Investigating land entries exposes widespread entry frauds
Spec ial Agent Charles W. Atkinson reports widespread discrepancies in land filings across Belle Fourche and other districts. He notes many desert land entries lack real reclamation or have superficial improvements, with cases of false rainfall claims, fake dwellings, and forged affidavits. He cites 108 August investigations, 62 to be reported adversely, and warns of tightening federal scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Land Office
Charles W. Atkinson
Belle Fourche
W. Proudfit
Atkinson
Washington
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Meader
Mill
Caliornias
The Belle of Japan at the Grand Opera House
The Belle of Japan comes to the Grand Opera House for one night on Saturday September 25. An American Kodak agent, the daughter of a U S Sea Captain, her father, and an old maid headline a cast with Titi the Belle of Japan and Matuka as pivotal characters. The plot follows the American artist Paul Warren who loves Titi and thwarts an English suitor, with striking scenery, costumes and novel musical acts.
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Japan
Grand Opera House
United States
Why Druggists Recommend Chamberlain's Remedy
Portsmouth Va druggist Frank C Hanrahan endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trustworthy cure. He says he has sold it for six years and, though other patent medicines pay higher profits, this remedy reliably cures and satisfies customers. Bor sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Hanrahan
Portsmouth
Chamberlain
Open Seasons in Game and Fish Laws
Summary of hunting and fishing rules. Open seasons span ducks, geese, aquatic fowl from Sept 10 to April 10 with a 20 bird daily limit. Prairie chickens, grouse closed to Sept 10 1911. quail to Sept 10 1912. phasants to Jan 1 1915. Antelope closed to Jan 1 1911. Fishing opens April 1 and closes Oct after. Resident fishing license 1 dollar. nonresidents 15 dollars. Reward offered for evidence leading to conviction. goal to prosecute grouse and chicken shooters. O. E. Coyne, County Game and Fish Warden, Hayes, D.
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O. E. Coyne
Hayes
Public Sale Of Farm Implements And Livestock Near Smith
A public auction will be held Thursday September 30 starting at 10 oclock near Smith. Terms include a free lunch at noon. Items listed include a black mare ten years old weight 1400 pounds a gelding ten years old weight 1300 pounds a bay gelding nine years old weight 1200 pounds a black pony seven years old weight 900 pounds a gray pony seven years old weight 900 pounds three milch cows two yearlings three calves three dozen chickens twenty five ducks heads sheep wagon and numerous farming implements and storage items including plows harrows cultivator mower hay rake stoves and wagons along with hay posts wire and fencing material.
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North
Smith
Notice to Submit Bids for Building Two School Houses
The Grindstone Valley School District No 37 in Stanley County SD invites sealed bids to build and furnish one school house with plans from the district. Bids due by 12 noon September 25 1909. bond double the contract. completion by October 24 1909. Plans available from John Dunlevy clerk.
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Grindstone Valley
Stanley County
South Dakota
John Dunlevy
Philip
William Walpole
Brady District
S. D
Brady Township
Kumoi
M. E. Dizon
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offered as Cure All
A boastful ad proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills cure sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness jaundice and sick headache. Marketed as a universal medicine, it claims to relieve chills malaria and other ailments with a one cent price.
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Dr. King
Land Office contest notices abandonment of homestead claim
The Department of the Interior Pierre South Dakota announces a contest on homestead entry No 01413 for the NE quarter of section 21 township 3 range 31 alleging abandonment for over two years and nonuse. Hearings set for October 15 at 10 o clock before the register ed receiver. Additional contest by another party targets NW and SW quarters in a separate entry with six months of abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Pierre
Anders L. Welland
Con
Thee ¥. Reale
Itt
United States Laand
South Dakota
Asld
R. K. Piper
Homestead
Hee
H. Frevert
Coutstee
Contested Land Entry Proceedings At South Dakota Office
The Department of the Interior notes a contest filed by J Davis against H E Navy for a land tract in South Dakota. Notices require appearance and evidence on September 3 before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Pierre. An affidavit suggests deputy service could not be made, with publication ordered.
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Department of the Interior
Pierre
J. 3. Davis
Fl. E. Noavy
John A. Johnson
Enteyman Hay
Notices of Settlement and Land Claims in South Dakota
Notices from the Land Office at Chamberlain and Pierre announce filings of final homestead and commutation proof. Claimants include Ray M. Karts, Earl S. Gibson, Mary Hl. Haley, Samuel R. Hare tls, Kyle Munch, James M. Bennett, and Kyle Bird, with witnesses named in Philip and vicinity. Proceedings before U.S. Commissioner James A. Quigg occur in Philip, Pierre, or Chamberlain, SD, with dates in 1900s era.
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U.S
Philip
S.D
Paul Dannon
Jesse Case
Charles Couch
Dick Truball
Joan L. Lockhart
Register
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Pierre
Aus
Samuel Rk, Hare Tls
Old Trail
S. D
Houstead
Hay
James A. Quigg
Whitip
Lin
Verry Wofford
A. Suusteum
Old
James A. Quigu
Philly
Petr J
Lass
Tsien
Ant Namie
Kennaug Iolson
Morris
Heacock
Anton Stratman
Hames
Joseph Heidler
Peter J. Laws
Ronnue Rolfson
Johns. Hovey
Climax
Ronnaud Rolfson
Hohm
Herman Eleason
Peter J. Lass
Anton Strauman
So. Dak
John 8. Hovey
China
Dak
Jor L
W. Hall Irons
United States
Kyle Munch
Nwik
Meridian
William Keene
George O'Connell
Elizabeth Dubey
Julia O'Connell
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The
Belle of
John L. Lockhart
Ray M. Karts
Willard
Trange
Ebm
Chalmant
Edward G. Oldaker
Lille M. Oldaker
Wiley Barnes
Judson Ward
Willards
Earl St. Gibson
James A Quigg
Putiip
W. Hall
Trons Register
James M. Bennett
3. D
Earl R. Githon
Charles T. Rodolph
Merle O. Simons
Charles H. Webster
John L. Lockhart, Roetster
B. H. Meridian
James A. Qala
U. S
Philip, & D
Hershy
Kay K. Bird
Philip. &. D
Wikoewenstee
B. Weteter
Janes M. Bonnets
Osturme
Phil
Mall Rons
Regie
Racine Sattley
Mandt Wagons
de Laval
McLane
Philip, South Dakota
Big Muddy
the Philip Lumber CO
Black Hills
Klondike
Congo
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