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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
8
Fall on gossip and plans fill Mildred notes with dance outcomes and weather. People such as Mr Walker of Mildred, John Marsh, Lloyd Dunn, and Louise Bream appear in town attractions and sister visits. Local improvements include a planned lumber yard and new barn, while Meador meadowlark forecasts hint at springtime.
The eleventh legislature approved No. 218 advancing a bill Gov. Norris signed. It expands notaries public jurisdiction to the entire state, sets citizen and residency requirements, mandates bonds of 1000 dollars, and outlines duties including certifying records and administering oaths. It authorizes seals, official character certifications, and county filing fees.
Sunday activity spans Baker and surrounding towns. The State Bank of Baker opened March 10. Earnest Latham sold his stake in Baker Provision to Oscar Holmquist. Home restaurant run by Mrs. Holmquist and Mrs. Loyd opened. Jail contract let to W. T. Perham of Miles City. Bert Smith to homestead near Kingston and move back with family. Several locals travel, visit, or seek business opportunities in Glendive Ismay Terry and Chisholm MN communities.
The Golden Spike event marks the completion of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad from Chicago to the Pacific coast. Milwaukee officials and prominent citizens join A J Earling to drive the spike at Gold Creek near Missoula. The project includes a $1,000,000 Columbia River bridge and the Montana Idaho tunnel.
Montana Treasurer I K Esselstyn reports February finances to Gov Norris, detailing fund balances across General, state bounty, fish and game, permanent school, university, and other accounts. Total reported funds reach 793 767 89 with a separate investment balance of 2 620 731 34 across permanent school, agricultural college, deaf and blind, capital building and more.
The notice outlines representation rules for a Billings meeting. One representative for each incorporated town under two thousand, two for towns over two thousand, one per county, plus delegates for state offices and agencies. Also includes immigration departments of transcontinental railroads, organized commercial bodies, and several agricultural and livestock groups. Signed by W A Selvidge and H M Brayton of Billings Chamber of Commerce on March 9, 1909.
Custer county undergoes rapid settlement and growth causing growing pains in administration. A Terry bridge move and a surge of petitions for roads emerge as county funds lag. Commissioners face criticism over pay and duties, with calls for fair compensation and longer meetings to improve service.
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