Ismay notes and movers in weekly county life
Ismay area residents are busy with ranching and homesteads this week. Cattle shipments, land claims filed, and new building projects mix with visits from relatives and officials. Local names include Oulton Swanson Riley Burt Johnson Holland Gillis Murphy Armstrong Underwood Burt Leavitt Meyers and Portman plus events at fairs and a jail completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Oulton
Sheep Ranch
E. F. Swanson
Minneapolis
J. T. Riley
George Burt
A. B. Johnson
Baker
Will Countryman
Miles City
Farewell Reception for Mr and Mrs Alfred Wright
A farewell reception and free dance will be held at the opera house Friday evening September 24 to honor Mr and Mrs Alfred Wright who depart Tuesday for an extended visit with relatives in England. Music and lunch are provided, and Terry residents are invited to join the opening of the social season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Alfred Wright
England
Terry
Mrs. Wright
Fallon Creek
N P Coming To Ismay
Reliable information says the N P will build a road through Ismay with a crew at Marmath. The line will run Marmath to Ismay to Sandstone to Fallon and then to the Fallon main line, aiming to make Ismay a division point for freight and passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P
Ismay
Marmath
Sandstone
Fallon
N.P
Ekalaka Stage Line Extends From Ismay to Ekalaka
Gordon Taylor begins the new 63 mile Ismay to Ekalaka stage line with Tee Dee via three weekly trips on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Salary is 1600 per year with a 3000 dollar bond. A. C. Smith and Judge J. E. Prindle are security. It is the longest route of its kind locally and eases travel for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Taylor
Ismay
Ekalaka
Tee Dee
School Census Totals 120 Children in Ismay District
Earl E. Gaines, district clerk, reports 120 children in Ismay District No 8, with 76 of school age. Breakdown shows ages 6-8 eleven, 8-14 thirty, 14-16 twelve, 16-21 twenty two, plus 44 under age six and 59 males to 51 females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl E. Gaines
Ismay
Custer County
Montana
Gaines
Ismay News Briefs Mention Land Seekers and Fire Safety
Ismay residents report Hugh and A V Cowee of Wibaux visited to view land east of town. Pete Paulson lost fifty dollars on the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway. John C Bogue moved to Roundup and works for a large store there. Benson Bros lease Dingle building to run a lodging house starting October first. Beach fire underscores need for local fire protection before cold weather. Sharpless Walker of Miles City updates school district matters and travels to Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Paulson
Chicago
Milwaukee and
Puget Sound
John C. Bogue
Roundup
Benson Bros
Dingle
Beach
Ismay
Sharpless Walker
Miles City
Baker
Auto savings for the county prompt road inspection reform
An analysis argues counties should own an auto to cut costs on road inspection trips. Compare two days by auto at eight dollars daily to nine days by team, showing a net saving of about one hundred dollars. It notes farmers’ car ownership and calls for permanent road establishment and grading to meet new transport needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Office
E. F. Fisher
Wibaux
Custer County
Beaver Valley
Chalk Butte
Box Elder
Little Missouri
Baker
Camp Creek
Ekalaka
Miles City
Ikolaka
Camp Crook
Opening of The Gray-Gables Hotel in Ismay
Last Monday morning W C Hoff man assumed management of the Gray Gables and opened the hotel to the public. Locals from nearby areas have come to Ismay to oversee operations and ensure guests receive courteous treatment and a good stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hoffman
Gray-Gables
Gray Gables
Ismay
Court notes arraignment in Riley case and trial status
In Judge Prindle's courtroom the Riley matter proceeds with arraignment completed and trial expected. The record cites The State's representation and ongoing proceedings toward a verdict or further rulings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ismay Meat Market
N. A. Eggleston, Prop
N. A. Eggleston’s Brands
Mont
C. B. Towers Company
Hotel Olive Building
South Side Cafe
Benson Brothers
Mother's” Transit
THE
Travelers' Home
Moniana
Geo. W. Burt
J. W. Stith
W. A. Brubaker
F. P. Reiley
State Bank OF Terry
Terry, Montana
David Bickle
J. B. Kempton
Geo. W. Burt Harve Robinson
Geo. T. Gipson
Lon Fluss Geo. O, Reid
Dana Hoffman
Iva Rusienk
Nels Anderson
J. J. Davis
William Roberts
Mr. Roberts
EB. J. Jones
B. B
C. D. Jones
Hixton
Wisconsin
C. H. Grote
T. E. Holland
Sioux Falls
Ora Gillis
Harry H. Murphy
Mildred
Eli. J. Armstrong
Des Moines
Iowa
Mr. Armstrong
Miss Abbie Underwood
Bob Anderson
Jimmie Johnson
Sutherland
Underwood Sisters
Westfifiore
Sam Kochel
S. P. la Bree
L. A. Conser
Mary Carter
Kenzie
Schluter Bros
F. Z. Gray
Bob Leavitt
Powder River
Carl Stolts
Lucile Burt
Joe Hunt
Joe Noll
J. I. ‘Sidie
Bernard May
Pennell Creek
Frank M. Tessier
Westmore
Commissioner Gray
Frank
Herbert
Clarence Gulbranson
West
Alaska
Spokane
Rollin Ayers
Rollin
E. J. Walrath
Charles Meyers
Ed. Crane
Fred E. Swendiman
Plevna
Mr. Benson
Montana Hardware Company
Fred Gold
Benson
Meyers
East
John
Dave
A. Laney
Louisville
Cray Gables
E. F. Jones
H. Portman
Knowlton
Tor -Miles City
Ihis
Norsebadea
Ismay Commercial Club
J. E. Prindle
E. J.armstrong
Hugh and
A. V. Cowee
Stith
Samis Riley
Riley
Lee
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