McCumber Amendment Extends Homestead Patents to Agricultural Entries
Washington report details Senator McCumber’s success in pushing Mondell bill changes. The amendment shifts burden of proof to the government in disputes over mineral versus agricultural value, promising immediate patents for good faith agricultural entries, while still allowing proof to challenge coal value. It notes current practice places proof burden on settlers and often rejects it.
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Washington
McCumber
Senate
Mondell
Amendment to Aid Homesteaders in Multiple States
The amendment would grant patents to about ten thousand homesteaders in the Northwest and Southwest including North and South Dakota Wyoming Montana and New Mexico who entered land in good faith for agricultural use but could not prove title due to lands being classified as coal lands by executive order. The measure aims to provide homes and relief by recognizing their claims.
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Local Land Office
United States
Mondell
McCumber
Northwest
Southwest
North
South Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
New Mexico
Mondell Wins Amendments to Sundry Civil Bill
Washington reports Mr Mondell’s two amendments to the sundry civil appropriation bill were adopted. They provide 50 000 for additional clerks to registers and receivers and 50 000 for hearings as part of a million dollar measure to expedite the land business. Mondell urged Garfield to designate non irrigable tracts in New Mexico and Wyoming for 320 acre homesteads, Garfield promised timely compliance.
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Washington
Mondell
Garfield
New Mexico
Wyoming
Furniture for sale by A M Clark
Auction notice states furniture sale with possession on March 25th. Viewing encouraged in October. Contact A M Clark for details and terms.
Wool contracts spread as Riley buys in Montana
Tom Riley of J. Kosh land and Co. Boston buyer has been in Miles City and Glendive, contracting for wool. He reports purchasing about 800000 pounds near Glendive and expects a similar amount locally. Current price around 20 cents.
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Tom Riley
J. Koshland and Co
Boston
Mr. Riley
Glendive
Miles City
Crook County Assessor Sourced From Sheridan County
A reader asks why Crook County hired an assessor from Sheridan County. The notice mentions Wilson Brothers receiving Portland cement and plaster and prompting readers to compare prices before buying. An incubator for 265 eggs by Des Moines Incubator Company is offered for sale or trade by A L Surberland of Gillette Wyoming, with sale contingent on March 15.
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Wilson Brothers
Des Moines Incubator Company
A. LD. Suru Erland
Gillette Wyo
Moorcroft Sinks Water Well Hits Strong Flow Near Ground
Bruce Cambell, Moorcroft driller, struck the strongest water flow yet found for the city well at 350 feet. Water stood 257 feet deep, within 97 feet of ground. Test showed flow could not be lowered. water is soft. City plans pumping plant and mains without bonds. Hurrah for Moorcroft.
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Bruce Cambell
Moorcroft
Gillette
F. C. Has‘elton
Sundance Happenings and Local News From Crook County
Sundance will soon have direct telephone service with Up town. Mr and Mrs T N Matthews return from Gonzales Texas while Sam Folsom eyes a move to Gillette this spring. Ransom family back from California with plans of Roger’s return to Wyoming around March. Morse couple report Wyoming Los Angeles picnic on February 18. G N Townsend remains partly paralyzed but improving. Anna Merryman visits Newcastle from Moorcroft. Newcastle News Journal notes local piano prices and a sale offer by P C Duncan Jewelers.
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Spearfish
T. N. Matthews
Gonzales
Texas
Sam Folsom
Sheridan
Gillette
Morse
Wyoming
Los Angeles
South
United States
G. N. Townsend
March notes from Newcastle and surrounding area
Weston County District court met in Newcastle last Monday. Headlines announce school board and Ladies Guild bazaar at City Hall on March 25. Local commerce highlights include Chabo's grocery, Daly Bros flour, and Joe Baxter selling mine interests to A E Dodds. March weather recap references March records and upcoming planting plans.
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Weston County District Court
Newcastle
Chabo's
Wilson
Max Schillers
John Loafman
Clearmont
Gillette
H. J. Chassell
Adria Fire Insurance Co
Billy Ware
Grand Island
Avery
Deere Gang
Billy
Buffalo Creek
Upton Cor
Newcastle News: Journal
Gillette School Board Votes Narrow Eight Month Term
Special meeting of the Gillette School Board discusses continuing the Intermediate and Primary rooms for nine months. Miss Reedy proposes eight months for the second term with review work, while patrons are invited to express views within a week as funds are ample for eight or nine months.
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A. S. French
Josie Tantum
S. D. Perry
Gillette
Miss Reedy
U. S
Five Day Tournament Planned by Gillette Baseball Club
The Gillette baseball club announces a five day tournament in July with a $500 purse. Visiting teams will stay as guests and at least four teams must enter. A National League umpire will oversee the contest open to any state club aiming to win the purse.
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Gillette Baseball Club
Gillette Ball Club
Gillette
Buffalo Voice
Bro. White
Buffalo
For Sale Registered Percheron Stallion in Cheyenne
One brown registered Percheron stallion weight 1550 pounds eight years old in June. Can be turned out. Price 600 dollars or will trade for broke saddle horses. Address KK 5 VAN TASSE Cheyenne Wyoming. Lett Try it Victor Flour solo by Daly Bros.
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van Tasse
Cheyenne
Wyo
Town Council Proceedings Gillette March 1 1909
The Town Council of Gillette meets in regular session with Mayor L H Barlow and four councilmen present. Reports by Treasurer and Marshall show receipts 145.00 disbursements 114.90 and balance 11288.62. Bills totaling 755.47 are approved. S D Perry granted permission to tap city water main. Bonds for H A Spielman due next meeting. H H Givens named Police Justice to file bonds. Adjourned.
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Gillette Wye
Gillette
L. H. Barlow
B. F. Stewart
Jas. F. Cates
Frank Olzer
W. D
Marshall
Lora H. Reed
Bank of Gillette
Wilson Lumber Co
City Hall
S. D. Perry
H. A. Spielman
H. H. Givens
L. H. Bartow
Lora H. Rerep
Sheridan and Farrell to Fight in 20 Round Gillette Bout
Dan Cumming of Sheridan will meet Young Farrell of Chicago in a 20 round boxing contest at Gillette on Thursday evening March 18. Promoters offer a liberal purse and a main event at 10 pm with two fast preliminaries. Tickets go on sale soon and are expected to sell quickly due to town and nearby interest.
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Dan Cumming
Sheridan
Young Farrell
Chicago
Gillette
Telephone supplies at O O Chabo's for repair needs
Complete line of telephone goods including telephones batteries wire insulators brackets and electric door bells available at O O Chabo's offering quick service and broad selection for customers.
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Chabo's
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Sundance Happenings
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Crook County Monitor
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Anna Merryman
Newcastle News-Journal
P. C. Duncan
I. W. Lynde
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J. Meserve
Clint
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Echeta
A. E. Dodds
Lett
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GC. C. Chabo
W. R. Fox
Gillette News
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