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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
5
Local visitors from Miles City and Terry are noted, including J. Foster and Geo. W. Burt visiting Ismay. driving wind and rain disrupts Tuesday. Many residents plan business, shipping sheep to Chicago, and arrange meetings on bonds for a Terry bridge.
Fallon W S Haley and Mr Barber led a Sunday call. H Lund and P Petersen visited town with Lund on a business trip to Terry. Gifford cut Kramer rye claiming top quality. Van moved haying outfit to Red Hills. hay fine and abundant. Joubert hunted horses on Spring Creek and called at Kramer ranch. Hanson flew to his ranch across the river and leased it to Portwood and Palmer. Nichols finished N P R R contract east of Conlin with grading. Hagen and Hackney hauling wool for Kenn Bros. Hackney reports crops up despite heat and dryness. Gifford installed an 8 inch pump and plans to run engine if rain holds off. Hanson Schwindt and Sanders visited Kramer ranch. Hanson sold two self binders this week. White Land Company hosts large land seeker group. twenty three present with several sections sold. Montana appears to be advancing.
Montana report describes R. McHargue, a 15 year old Sanders farm boy, preparing to exhibit at the Fourth Dry Farming Congress in Billings October 26 28 and at the International Exposition of Dry Farm Products October 25 29. He has written to the congress for guidance in grain preparation for entry noting rye standing five feet high with four to seven inch heads. Secretary John T Burns praises his early energetic progress and promises encouragement.
Billings Montana July 29 Special Western states in line to exhibit at the International Exposition of Dry Farm Products in Billings October 25 29 for the Fourth Dry Farming Congress October 26 28. Secretary John T Burns reports efforts to prepare a national display for a Tashkent Russia exposition marking a quarter century of the Turkestan agricultural society.
Notice for Publication from the U S Land Office Miles City Montana dated July 8 1909 announces Howard B Wiley of Miles City Montana intends to prove up Desert Land Entry 1593 for multiple parcels in section 15 and 22 township 5 north range 39 east Montana. Proof before Register and Receiver August 20 1909 names witnesses James Young Baker Montana Dan C McKay Miles City Montana John Muller Ralph Sherwin.
Howard B Wiley heir of Abraham S Wiley deceased of Miles City Montana filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his claim on Homestead Entry No 05349 in section 6 township ? range 59e Montana principal meridian The hearing will be before the register and receiver at Miles City on August 20 1909 Witnesses include Harry J Fearwall Dan MacKay Alonzo H Frye and John Muller from Baker Montana.
Albert Papst a 31 year old Papst Bros rancher on the North Side died by self-inflicted gunshot after weeks of despondency following a disappointed love. The coroner ruled death by own action. Funeral held Sunday at 10 30 AM at the church with Modern Woodmen honors. Survivors include his father two brothers and sisters in Detroit.
Fallons social scene notes mention a Greek dance on July 23 with Spring and Gabin as organizers. Local trades and farming activity include Jack Hagan and Sophies Admanson hauling wool for Renn Bros and John Cook of Cabin Creek visiting Fallon on business.
Union Congregational Church of Ismiay holds Sunday services at 10:30 with preaching by the pastor. Sunday school begins at 11:30 and the services follow. Rev G J Suerigi is listed as pastor.
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