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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
4
The Ismay paper notes two lengthy rains improving crops and landscapes, welcomes visitors and locals, and reports on business deals, land prospects, homestead rules, and a traveling promoter from Seattle. It covers town personalities, boarding at Gray Gables, and upcoming editorial ambitions.
Miss Matilda Harrs tends her garden while Mesdames Wolf and Taylor enjoy the country scene. A windstorm damages tar paper roofs. Chas Swendiman and R. H. Higbe finish work on Miss Ella Brewer's claim west of here. Callie Richards reports corn planting and hints at a forthcoming corn-roasting invitation. Chester moves out to his claim with a large tent and furnished interior. Frank Moulton suffers a hand and arm injury in a handcar derailment. N. A. Eggleston completes plowing contracts and tends fifty acres of corn while boasting oats. A social gathering at the Moult home features dancing, music by Mrs. Davidson, and supper, with plans for more such parties.
Advertisement seeks twenty men of good character and health aged 18 to 45 to join the new Modern Woodmen of America camp in Ismay. Total joining cost six dollars and seventy cents, advertised as cheapest and best fraternal insurance. LL A Conser, 50th Ass't Dist. Deputy.
Regular meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month. E Prindl S serves as President with L A Conser as Secretary.
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