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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
4
Daily rail and town gossip items list residents and visitors from Ismay Miles City Baker and surrounding areas. Mentions include J C Laughlin layoffs, Frank Simpson errands, Robie Leavitt homestead proof, Rev S J Gilmore arrival, train crew news, construction happenings at Bickle building, Otteson scaffold fall minor injuries, and a town ball invitation for Knowlton youths.
Edward Donlan of Missoula emerges as a leading Republican contender for Montana governor. His life traces from a Monarch section hand to a skilled logging expert, then a successful lumber and general mercantile businessman in Missoula. His modest, steady rise and temperate, diligent character define his public image.
A fragmented notice lists estate and farm land locations offered for sale or homestead use. It names the Bel Estate and Improved Ranch properties with references to farm lands and related parcels.
Deputy State Veterinarian W S Swank warns St Paul and Northern Pacific to halt livestock imports into Montana due to anthrax in neighboring states. State authorities urge swift containment, notify sheriffs, and plan preventive measures to protect herds while outward shipments from Montana may continue.
FR M BUTLER received an elegant bear fur robe and two fur rugs made from Aleutian Islands black bear hides in Seattle. Valued around $300 for the robe, the rugs feature mounted bear heads and coarser fur. Butler, who ranches locally, aided by others in approaching Aleutian ventures. local residents reported arrivals, registrations, and social visits in Terry and surrounding county areas.
Homesteaders can obtain all needed documents free of charge at the Ismay office. Bring your receiver's papers as required to complete the Final Proof application.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a land claim case with names Anderson Johnson and other Montana residents. Commissioners and claimants discuss mutation progress, finalization, and a date line noting 21:05 at KIRCHER amid references to ranges and land described in the record.
The Northern Pacific Railway Company of St Paul Minnesota on August 24 1908 filed in this office an application to select Lots 1 2 and the south half of the northeast quarter of Section 2 in Township 10 N Range 53 W M P M containing 160 15 acres under an 1898 act. Protests or objections stating mineral character or other grounds should be filed in this office on or before October 2 18 22.
Stephen Macomber of Fallon Montana filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on the E half SW quarter W half SE quarter Section 28 Township 11 North Range 57 MPM at Miles City Montana before the register and receiver on October 22, 1908. Witnesses named James Johnson Frank Buckley William E Foght and Hans Hanson reside in Fallon Montana.
A nomination by the Custer County Democratic convention prompts J A McKinley to pledge to serve the county to the best of his ability if elected and to respectfully solicit votes from the citizens.
The excerpt reflects on the Tribune's progress and style under McKinley, praising its attractively presented reading matter and large local circulation. It notes Republican ticket neglect in Ismay Baker territory, with potential political surprises as votes approach and forecasts a future with many candidates.
Notice states the firm Simpson & Barr retail liquor business at Ismay Montana dissolved by mutual agreement. S. C. Barr & Company buys Frank Simpson's interest and will operate as S. C. Barr & Company, collecting debts and assuming liabilities. Dated September 30, 1908. Fr. Simpson and S. C. Barr co sign.
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