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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
4
The Ismay newspaper dated September 30 1908 lists J A McKinley as publisher and L A Conser as editor and manager with the usual local notices and brief columns typical of the era.
Ismay community notes report State Fair in Helena next week, local building, school delays due to materials, farmer and business movements, and family updates. The Burdette River wreck near Young's Point caused early attention with casualties. Percheron stallion investment by Ismay stock company aims to improve regional stock quality.
Wm J Large of Billings presbyterian missionary preached at Gray Gables dining room to a small audience on a windy Sunday. He announces sermons this week and next Tuesday Dr W N Sloan will assist in organizing a union Sunday school. Plans consider uniting Ismay and Terry fields under Rev Tweed with potential weekly services if train changes occur.
The article notes depots on the line with a capacity of 30,000 and inscriptions reading for boarding purposes only to be hauled on rear of train next to caboose. It mentions Bowman Pioneer and discusses the existence or need for a depot along the line.
Wibaux Pioneer reports Ivan Glidden was tossed from a wagon at the W Bar ranch during a ferocious tea incident and is rapidly surviving after severe injuries. The report notes his condition improving and outlines the accident context.
Andy Larson of Whet stone Larson bought one business lot as Three Forks held a big sale last week. Total receipts reached 72300 with six blocks of business property selling high at 1250. Many residence lots were sold and Larson plans a new restaurant in Three Forks soon.
Inter Empire notes farm lands around Moore produce large crops with Turkey Red wheat grading No 1 and selling for 70 cents in the local market. John Sipple reports 32 bushels per acre, others yield 27 and 26. Ismay soil and climate said to resemble the district, with demonstrations indicating similar results under proper cultivation.
Notice announces registration deadlines and polling places for Election District No 3 in Custer County Montana ahead of the November 3 1908 general election. Dates span October 13 to 26 with locations Ismay Baker Renns Ranch Fallon Blatchford Terry and related venues. Registry Agent J C Bradley oversees the district.
A collection of humorous aphorisms on reputation, vanity, work, and human folly. The verses mock hides, trains, misjudged dangers, property, and judgment, noting cranks, respectable labor, and the earthbound nature of man with sharp wit.
The nominee J A McKinley pledges to serve the county to the best of his ability if elected and respectfully solicits votes from citizens following the Custer County Democratic convention.
Six stray sheep six strange animals a mix of three bucks and three ewes were taken up near the mouth of Pennell Creek in Burt and Fluss territory. Owner must call and pay 5.00 for care of the livestock. Im Foster date 19 21.
No. 6 Passeneer Due 4:21 a.m. No. 91 Way Freight Due 1:50 p.m. WEST BOUND No.3 Passenger Due 7:50 p. m. No. 93 Way Freight Due 11:00 p.m. J. C. LAUGHLIN, AGENT.
Homesteaders seeking final proof can have all necessary papers prepared at the Ismay office at no cost. Bring Receiver's Receipts as they are required to complete the Final Proof application.
Notice from the Interior Department Miles City Montana September 4 1908 states John W Lane of Ekalaka Montana filed intent to make Final Proof on Desert Land Entry No 1416 for multiple subs and quarters in section 5 township 2 north range 8 east before U S Commissioner M O Tracy at Ekalaka Montana on October 31 1908. Witnesses named Sven Olsen Joseph Lane George R Elder and Peter Sjoblom all residing in Ekalaka Montana.
Elijah A Mulkey heir of Carney Mulkey of Ekala ka Montana has filed intent to prove up Desert Land Entry No 10513 for 160 acres of unsurveyed land in township 5 north ridge. Final proof set before M O Tracy U S Commissioner October 30 1908 at Ekala ka Montana with witnesses Din McKay William Wagner Sid ward Hamilton and William H Rogers all of Ekala ka Montana.
Department of the Interior notice states Nettie I. Robinson of Preston Montana has filed intent to take Final Commutation Proof to claim the NW quarter Section 8 Township 9 N Range 60 K Montana Principal Meridian. The hearing before Louis Ollive Register in Miles City Montana is set for October 9 1908 with witnesses S Ford Robinson Estella Thomas Gus B Jennings and Ernest Harris all of Preston Montana.
Notice announces Howard Wiley of Miles City Montana filing for Desert Land claim No. 1593 with final proof set October 8 1903 before the U S Land Office in Miles City. Witnesses listed from Ekalaka Dan C Mackay John Muller William Holland and Douglas May. Also Northern Pacific Railway Co seeks lands Lot 1 2 and S half NE quarter Sec 2 T10N R53E containing 160.15 acres with protest deadline October 2 1908.
Stephen Macomber of Fallon Montana filed notice of intention to make final five year proof for homestead entry No 3243 on October 22 1908 before the register and receiver U S Land Office Miles City Montana. Witnesses are James Johnson Frank Buckley William E Foght and Hans Hanson all of Fallon.
Department of the Interior notice announces Robert Leavitt of Ismay Montana filing final commutation proof to claim land described in Homestead Entry 4253 dated August 6 1907. Proof before U S Commissioner Felix Z Gray October 10 1908 witnesses Frank Cass W D Hubbard Chas deGraffenried and A C Smith all of Ismay Montana.
The Department of the Interior announces a public sale of lands in Miles City Montana under the 1906 act. The sale is at ten o'clock a.m. on September 29 at the land office for the N half NE quarter Sec 22 T8N R53W with claims or objections due by sale time. A Kircher Register J C Auld Receiver.
Public sale of tract Se quarter Sk quarter Sec 18 T 8 N R 4 E to be offered to highest bidder at 10:00 a m October 2 at this office. Objections or claims must be filed with J C Auld, Receiver, per the General Act of Congress approved June 27 1906. 16-20.
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