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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
4
Notice states A Conzer is no longer connected with The Samay in any capacity whatsoever. J A McKinley remains publisher.
Local updates from Terry Ismay and surrounding area detail visits by Frank Simpson Kamish Anderson Hugh Hamilton and others. Notable mentions include Senator Kenneth McLean and son, Clyde Burrell, Earl Gaines, R. L. Anderson, Bert Burtice, and W. A. Shaar visiting Ismay or nearby towns. Prof. Thomas Shaw announced farming institute plans and praised eastern Montana prospects and Turkey red winter wheat.
Westmore people work land and settle claims in sections 14 and 28 with Busch Ellingson Grey and H Busch guiding growth. Greenslit hauls stone for Chester and Hasty with Eggleston rounding up horses. Priess visit Ellingson. Ellingson sets up a new pump. Bruce sisters and Carrington claim nearby. Mrs Chester’s daughter ill with scarlet fever.
The town’s growth is tied to a depot project by the C M P S road. G P Ellingson visited Ismay on business this week. Rainfall boosts crops and settlers anticipate an abundant season.
The Union Congregational Church of Ismay holds services every Sunday at 10 30 a m with preaching by the pastor Rev G J Buergi. Sunday school follows at 11 30 a m.
A young Scotchman named Miles Hamilton, about 30, was found dead in his tent by Spring Creek, a gunshot wound to the head and a revolver across his chest. He worked for David Anderson herding sheep near Ismay, Montana, and no clear motive or killer is known at this time. The incident occurred after he returned from the range with his flock, with the tent undisturbed and blood present on his head and face. A separate notice in Miles City lists a land patent application by the Northern Pacific Railway for 40 acres in section 32, township 10N, range 55E, filed May 7, 1909, with protest due by June 22, 1909.
After preparing supper a revolver was discharged while being cleaned, with friends unable to suggest another theory. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 am in Ekalaka.
Department of the Interior contest notice from Miles City Montana dated April 27 1909 contests homestead entry No 5337 by Thomas A Cymicek alleging no residence or improvements since filing. Contestant Hannon E Shipman to present evidence June 15 1909 before U S Commissioner at Ismay and final hearing June 30 1909 before Register and Receiver at Miles City. Publication ordered due to nondelivery of personal service.
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