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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
8
Department of the Interior announces an oil land contest in Chamberlain, South Dakota. The notice states that proceedings occur at the office in Chamberlain on May 38, 166, to challenge abandonment and determine eligibility of a homestead claim, with service difficulties acknowledged and publication directed.
United States land office notice of contest against homestead entry No in township and range. Final hearing set at a specified time with public notice. Contestant claims absence not due to United States military service. proper affidavit filed. proceedings led by Albert Wheelon Register.
The United States Land Office at Pierre issues notices in a contest against homestead entry No 2872 and a second contest against entry No 2078. The notices seek sworn affidavits and appearance in person after publication, citing abandonment and failure to occupy land as required. Army service details and war status are referenced for eligibility considerations. Public notices are issued by Register Albert Wilkeson with appearance dates set in South Dakota.
Land Office in Pierre South Dakota adjures a contest affidavit by E V Moone against Joseph Hawley 778 for sections 10 and 30 accusing nonuse of lands since 1902. A hearing set May 18 before the resistor and receiver at the United States Land Office Pierre with publication notice due to service difficulties.
The notice records Albert Wheelon, Register, announcing a contest by Frank Donovan over homestead entry No. 8200 made Nov 16 for a tract in an unspecified location. It notes lack of improvement, a death on Feb 30, service aspects, and publication for due notice.
A mix of notices shows Grace A Ramp announcing her bid for county superintendent of schools as a Republican candidate in the June primaries, while Tam presses for Democratic nomination for the same role. Grace Ramp pledges energy to improve the school system, and Tam seeks voters’ support through the June primaries. Also listed are Grace Ramp and Tam in education bids, and Heston Jonson as a candidate for Stanley County State's Attorney in Republican primaries.
A. Woow Anas announces candidacy for the state senate in Stanley county and for sheriff of Stanley county. He seeks the Republican nomination at the June primary and pledges to advance the public welfare and enforce laws with integrity if elected.
Notices from the Interior Department Land Office at Pierre and Chamberlain and other offices announce final proof hearings for homestead entries and continuous residence proofs. Witness lists include named settlers such as Noah W. May, Walter Runyan, and Charles H. Webster with dates in May 1908. Register Charles L. Brockway lists the offices and details for each claim.
The Department of the Interior and U.S. Commissioner Clow in Philip announce a hearing on May 20 1808 for homestead entries in the region east of the district. Witnesses named include Eliphalet B Williams Shoemaker Keenan Fans Williams Geethoed Goldaker Faderson Richeladowrter and others.
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