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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
8
J C Auld Hlas presents years of experience in general building work and planning. He offers to draw plans and provide estimates for township bridge work or any other building projects. Satisfaction guaranteed. PHILIP.
The text extols South Dakota’s climate and soil while rail against insistent political foes. It targets Senn and insurgent papers, questioning affidavits and alleging biased endorsements for Crawford supporters. A Stanley County homesteaders movement is criticized as manipulation by former office holders.
Harry S. Graham offers 825 dollars for evidence leading to conviction of anyone cutting timber or hauling it from his pasture near Topbar after March 23, 108.
A report argues for redrawing Stanley County districts to equalize population and area, basing changes on precinct boundaries. It highlights three western districts, urges public support, and cites precinct vote totals for districts in the county. It also notes Harry Lovald announces candidacy for Stanley County Auditor with backing from Hayes community figures.
The directory lists ARV L Carmon Bell as minister with services on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Sundays at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm. Sunday school runs at 10:00 am, services at the new church on West Pine Street. Also Peter J King pastor with alternate Sunday services at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm and class meetings after Sunday school. Margaret Cullen advertises for rent and hay on a homestead seven miles west of Philip.
For sale a team of mules weighing 2300 pounds in excellent condition, plus a four inch tire wagon and new harness. Also listed is a bicycle or wagon item. Located with G. Wees in Burd, Eibon, D. residence on J Cael Carsanen, section 44-20. Reasonable price.
Notices record multiple final commutation proof filings for homestead entries across South Dakota and surrounding areas. Names include Philip SD and Grindstone SD, with witnesses listed for continuous residence, cultivation, and boundary verification. Proceedings occur before U S Commissioner Byron L. Clow in Philip and Chamberlain offices in 1908, detailing land parcels, sections, townships, and ranges.
An affidavit in April alleges Allen abandoned a land claim in township north of Red River. The notice states he failed to occupy or use the land for more than a year, with absence not due to military service. A due diligence notice directs publication and service by proper agents.
Fragmentary notice from the Pierre land office references a serious case under the department and involves military service terms. Details are unreadable but imply a formal land or seizure action with dates and officers named though the text is garbled.
The notice states a hearing before U S Commissioner Clow in Pierre South Dakota. The contestant must respond with evidence to the allegation by 10 a m May 15. The register Albert Wheelon orders publication and states due diligence failed to serve.
A government contest notice filed by Albert Wherlo asks for evidence on Simon Muckensthaler and a claim about service in the Army Navy or Marine Corps during the Spanish American War or any other war. Hearing set before Commissioner Byron L Crow at Philip. Final action to be announced with due diligence.
Chamberlain South Dakota notice from the land office regarding Homestead entry No 2126. The case lists a contestant and issues with service of notice and abandonment after attempts at due process. Receiver L. Laughlin orders publication of notices by proper public posting due to failure of personal service.
Sufficient affidavits in Pierre South Dakota contest homestead entries No. 631 and another case involve alleged abandonment and failure to cultivate as required by law. Notices require contestants to appear and present evidence before Byron L. Clow U S Commissioner at Pierre on June 6. Proceedings ordered by registers Albert Wheelon and Charles Brockway with service to be completed by due and proper publication.
A contest docket lists Lucy Home entry number 1a amid a notice from the U.S. Land Office in Chamberlain South Dakota. Receiver L B Laughlin indicates a sufficient contest has been filed with the April 11 deadline.
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