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Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

The surveying expedition of the
Milwaukee railroad has terminated
at Miles City. The horses and har-
ness were sold on Tuesday to Bob
Aitchison, the liveryman, and the
wagons to Earnest Rhode. This is
the surveying corps that run line
from Edgemont, S. OAK, headed to-
wards Helena. The abandonment OF
the work dissipates what hopes Miles
town has had of a road coming in
from Dakota.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

A number of young people from For
syth and vicinity attended the dance
given last Friday night at the ranch
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Schiltz, and
had most enjoyable time of it des-
pite the warmth of the evening. The
dance was given in honor Of Miss
Kyrtlie Hill, who has just completed
her term of school at Rosebud and who
left for her home in Miles City on Mon
day.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25
As to Government Surveys.


Forsyth, Mont.
Sir:-It would appear that settlers
upon the unsurveyed public lands are
not universally aware that they can
secure the survey of the land claimed
by them if a requisite number of petit
tons are filed in this office for the SUR
vey of the township in which their
claim lies.
It is to the end that bona fide settlers
may be advised as to the proper pro-
cedure in order to secure public sur
veys that address this letter to you
with the request that you bring this
matter to the attention Of the public,
through the medium of your paper.
Certain rules and regulations with
respect to petitioning for surveys have
been established by the honorable
commissioner of the general land
office, of which the following is
brief outline:
All petitions must be addressed to
this office, and must be for the town
ship in which the claim of the petit
toner lies. The name of the petition
err must be given, also his postoffice
address. The date of settlement and
the length of residence must be stated,
and the land desired to be surveyed
must be described as to it's class and
character. The improvements erected
| and made must be stated in detail,
AMI their value must be given. The
statements of the petitioner must
be sworn to before an officer qualified
by law to administer oaths. The atfi-
david cannot, as some have erroneous.
~ supposed, be made before post
masters. Affidavits are usually made
before notary or justice of the
peace. 1t has been found expedient
to prepare blank petitions, which will
be forwarded to any applicant there
for, upon request. Settlers are re-
quested to use these blanks only, or
an exact copy thereof. and thus insure
that their petitions as first made out,
are in proper form.
| In order to secure the authorization
of the commissioner of the general
land Office to survey 4 township, a
strict compliance must he had with
the following Instructions:
"When the unsurveyed area in a
fractional township ranges from one t.
twelve sections, the application and
affidavit of one settler on the lands
will secure the authorization OF the
survey. When from twelve to twenty
four sections remained unsurveyet
the survey will be authorized on re
ceipt of the applications and affidavits
of two settlers. If the desired survey
involves more than twenty-four sec
tons or is for full township of thirty
six sections, the applications and aft
davis of not less than three settler
will be the minimum required"
i. Settlers should not only petition 70
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25
Slrayed or stolen.

From Finch & Snyder's corral on
Sunday night, June %, one white
horse, branded 10 on left thigh; also
IA connected on. right shoulder and
thigh; one bay horse, branded 10 on
left thigh and "A on left shoulder.
Will pay IS reward for their recovery.
A. f. TERRErT, Brandenberg, Mont.
IA St
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

The sale of range horses by the Mon
tana Range Horse company at Miles
City, closed Friday night. Both the
dealers and horses were present in
sufficient quantities to make a good
sale if they could have got together on
terms. There were at least 1000
head on the ground and more within
easy call, and there was quite a
sprinkling of buyers. c. f. Jameson,
of bows, Iowa, and Mr.. Zimmerman,
of Barrett 4 Zimmerman, both ex-
pressed the desire to purchase 1000
head if they could get them at favora-
BILE prices. But the drouth in the east
has made feed high, while the good
range in Montana has made horsemen
independent, consequently there could
be no satisfactory agreement on prices
and only about 800 head were sold
through the auctioneer. Considerable
trading was done on the side, how.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Jas. B. Grierson. will depart next
Saturday with two car loads of horses
for the eastern markets. He will
make Il stop OF three days ut Column
bus, Wis, where he will hold his first
sale, and will ship from there to Ohio,
where the remainder of the stock will
be sold.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25
tied trains. The cars will be as fine
as any ever turned out of the shops.

John S. Towers has been appointed
receiver for the firm of McIntire &
Middleton, who recently made an as
signment. He has filed his bond tor
$50, 900. with W. b. Jordan, J. S.
Truscott and Geo. NJ. Miles as sure
ties.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

AS the various county commissioners
throughout the state have been in a
quandary as to what to do in regard
to the public roads, which threaten to
fall into neglect owing to the difficulty
in finding anyone willing to accept an
appointment of road trustee, the opin-
ion of the attorney general has been
invoked. He declares that it is the
duty OF the board of county commits
sioners to supervise the roads until
such time as trustees may be secured
or until there is a change in the law.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Justice of the Peace Harry G..
Wright made his maiden effort as a
tier of matrimonial knots last Satur-
day night and made an expeditions
and satisfactory job of it. The con-
tracing parties were Mordecai
Sprague and Mrs. Clara Jackson, nee
Clara Brown. both of Sabra. The
clerks office bc.ure two witnesses, Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Bailey. The newly
married couple departed the same
night for their home on the upper
Rosebud.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25
To the Pan.American

Exposition, the most comfortable
trip is via Chicago, and the best line
to use between St. Paul and Chicago
is the Burlington Route. Ask your
local ticket agent for ticket by this
line.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25
Buy Forsyth Bread.

/ have just started 4 bakery in the
old Thorpe house and have fresh,
home made bread constantly on hand
fourteen loaves for a dollar. Cakes,
pies, ETC., baked to order.
Jul. Is At MRS. N ID. DEWEY.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Miss Dora Longley, who has been
visiting in Tennessee and Arkansas
for several weeks, returned home last
Friday night and has resumed her po-
sition as deputy county treasurer.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Walter Mcdonald, WIN. Twitchell
and Grant Mardis were among Sat
urday's visitors in town.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

E. Nj. Huff and DR.. A. C. Wilson
left for Springdate on Tuesday night
to take charge of the funeral of the
late f. NJ. Blachley, who died there
on Monday night.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

A social by moonlight was pulled off
in Paradise alley early this week.
The Sunshine of the alley was there
and melted considerable ice cream.
For particulars call on George Kane.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

SUNDAY was the hottest day known
to official records in the east. The
thermometer recorded 40 degrees in
many places widely separated. The
heat here was intense, but being dry,
caused less suffering than where the
air is humid.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

The following telegram, received by
J. NJ. Holt, of Miles City, is self
explanatory: Received message from
General Miles. Decided not to aban-
don Fort Keogh. Will keep both cav
airy and infantry there. Regard post
as necessary and one of the most inn
portant in the west. w. A. Clark"
Immediately on receiving the news of
the proposed abandonment OF Fort
Keogh a protest was forwarded by
Senator w. A. Clark which seems to
have been effective in changing the de-
cisiOn of the war department.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Private Thorpe. recently convicted
Of mutiny by court martial ut Fort
X eogh has been paroved by Capt.
Lindsey and the Miles City base ball
club IN consequence will be strength
ened by an excellent catcher.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Miss Pearl Kane and Miss Stella
Stretch left yesterday for the Mitchell
ranch. near Sabra. where they Will
remain a few days getting a taste of
country life.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Mrs. Vim. Becker and her mother,
Mrs. Bosworth, after visiting several
weeks with Mrs. E. S. Becker. depart
ed last Friday for their home in Roam
oke, Virginia..
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Huff, parents
OF Ed NJ, Gay and Herb Huff, arrived
from Wonewoc, Wis.,, last Saturday
evening, and will spend the remainder
of the summer in Forsyth.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

In few days the Pullman Pacace
Car company will deliver to the North
EN- Pacific eight new standard Pull
man sleepers for the North Coast Lin.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Mrs. p. Droese is e"tertaing her
mother. Mrs. Mary Johnson and her
sister, Miss Title johnson, who ar
rived from their home in Fitchburg,
Mass. They will probably remain
through the summer.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Mrs. D. C. Maxwell and children
left on Saturday morning for a few
weeks visit in Wisconsin and Iowa.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

c. l.. Lamb spent Monday in town
and departed on the evening train fer
Livingston.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Wilder Nutting, of Bridger. former
ly minister of the gospel at Miles
City. but now travelling for the Victor
Safe company, was a business visitor
in town on Tuesday.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

ever. The top prices reached was
$3.50 for bunch of twenty horses.
X. Diebel TO J. c. Cliff. The same
animals at the last sale in May would
have brought S62. so.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

The II roundup is now at the
mouth of the Big Dry and mas about
completed the work. Mr.. de Graffen-
reid. the foreman, expects to ship to
market by August 20.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Dick Mitchell, sheepman of Sabra,
was in town Monday on business.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Miss Stretch entertained number
of her friends on Saturday evening
with a lawn party at the south side
home of her sister. Mrs. Coleman.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Chas. A. Ferris, the we'll known
Emmels creek ranchman, was a visit
or in town last Saturday and paid the
News pleasant call.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Yes Newell of Otter creek was in
after supplies yesterday.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Harry G. Wright made business
trip to Miles City on Monday.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

H. H. Fletcher & Co. are exclusive
agents for the famous w. l.. Douglas
shoe and the Cataract Union made
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

A. E. Gronewald, of St. Paul, the
well known harness salesman, was
here on Monday interviewing Huff the
sadd1er.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Satisfactory work guaranteed by the
Miles City Steam Laundry. Leave
your bundle at T. J. Thompson
store.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Billy Glib went down to Miles Sun
day to spend the day.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Engraved cards and stationery at
the News Office.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Walter Ellis of Rosebud was in
town on Sunday.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Overalls. These are standard goods
everywhere and will out wear any
other make in the market.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

Jack Kraker was Sunday visitor
in MilestOwn.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-07-25

LOCAL E~S.
Joe Choisser visited in Miles City on
Sunday.
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01
damage. All losses are fully COW
cred by insurance.
Another Fire Alarm.

About s:4s Wednesday after.
noon, the fire company vas called
out by an alarm given at the
Wood 4 Huston Bank building.
Smoke was apparently issuing from
the roof. but upon investigation It
was found that a pipe in n Of the
lodeer's rooms on the second floor
had bccn inserted in the shaft from
the bank vault below, instead of
the regular chimney fluc. The
smoke in issuing from this shaft.
which did no, protrude beyond the
roof. indicated a building. whose
interior was burning.
The company in this instance re.
spondcd promptly and had thu fire
been real. a chance would have
been afforded them Of showing their
value to the city.
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01

try with her parents when only 7
years old. The family settled in
Illinois. where she was afterwa,d
married to +. A., Benedick. They
have lived in Saline county since
1888, during which time, both hus.
band and wife by their thrift. in.
dustry and honesty have pro>pered
and won the respect aud good will
of a broad acquaintanceship
The deceased, to those who knew
her we'll was a charitable christian
character, whose graces brought
her love and esteem. DevOut IN
her faith and jealous in the work
of the church OF which she was a
member, her loss is felt keenly in
The circles in which she was most
interested. Her life was a con,inu-
al evidence of her affection for
those close to her in ties of kinship,
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01

MARSHALL, Mo-, Jan. 81, 1901.
To THR PuBr.ic:--The Board Of
Aldermen. at a special session
Thursday, passed an ordinance to
prevent the spread Of smallpox.
This step vas taken. not because
the situation Is worse. On the con
trary. II IL better than il has ever
been. there icing net TO exceed ten
cases In the city The board sim.
ply desired To do It's full duty. The
Board Of Health aud other officers
Of the city will wee that this otdi-
nance is enforced II II the duty
OF all good citiz, rs to comply with
the provisions of the ordinance and
thus assist the Board Of Health in
performing their duly. I ask that
the physicians Of the city and all
other citizens cooperate with the
Board Of Health in the matter. Re.
specially. john BLAIR.
Mayor.
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01
Complimentary to Miss Scott.

A pretty reception was given OH
Thursday afternoon to about so Of
Marshall's society Young people by
Mrs. Charles Parent. who enter.
tanned in honor Of her guest. Miss
Mary Scott Of Jerseyvi'le Illinois.
The presence OF the gentlemen
made II altogether one Of the most
enjoyable events Of the mid.winter
season.
There were no elaborate decora-
tions, but the beautiful gowns and
radiant faces Of the ladies' present
lent plenty Of color to the occasion.
A nicely prepared luncheon was
served in the dining room where
ferns. palms and carnations were
largely used.
The menu was as follows. fruit
salad. waters, brick cream, cake
aud coffee.
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01
Fire st New York Store.

Fire broke out in the rear portion
Of the New York store ON Wednes.
day evening about 6:3o o'clock,
shortly after the store had been
closed and had il not been for the
hose apparatus owned by the store.
the whole building would no doubt
have been consumed.
The cause Of the fire Ii unknown,
hut from an investigation Of the
damaged parts. il Is reasonably
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01

certain that the fire originated near
the stairway. which was badly burn
ed, The flames quickly climbed
the railing Of the stairway and
would soon have played havoc on
the second floor. RObt Ewell an
employe Of the store and brother
Charles were among the first to
r, ach the Gene. They quickly at
lached the store hose and soon had
the flames under control. Had
nothing been done until the arrival
of the fire company, it would have
been impossible to have saved the
store.
As il was, one long table Of boys'
clothing was completely ruined and
many other articles in the rear Of
the store were scorched aud dam
aged, while the smoke which filled
the entire building did considerable
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01

south Of Marshall about seven miles,
died on Thursday morning. about
7 o'clock, the result of a p~rotracted
siege Of pneumonia.
The deceased had reached the
age Of 81 years upon the goth day
Of last August and was a woman Of
strong vitality. remarkably active
and we'll preserved. She leaves a
husband and four children. -Louis
Il. and John p living south Of this
city. Mrs. ]. K. Stedem Of Mar.
shall aud Mrs. John N. John Of
Mt. Leonard. to all Of whom the
sympathy Of her many friends Is
extended. in this hour Of sadness
when a loving wife and devoted
mother Is called to rest.
Mrs. Benedick was born in Ba.
den. Germany. moving to this coun.
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01
A Former Resident.

Mr.. Frank Zimmerman, a resident
of Washburn, Texas, for the last
ten years. returned home from a
most pleasant visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, NJ. Zimmerman. and
family. north Of town. He saws
the winters of Panhandle, Texas.
are as mild as our present winter
is. and that cattle there do very
we'll withou, feeding the year round.
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01
MARSHALL :: REPUBLICAN,.

who now mourn deeply the loss Of
this truly good woman.
The funeral services will Ike held
in the Catholic church Of this city
at 200 p. m. Saturday. burial fol
lowing at Ridge Park cemetery.
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01
THE RIVER u
Jefferson City Expects the Missouri
Pacific to Construct the Boon
vile Extension.

The following is from All EDITOR.
al in the Jefferson City Tribune Of
Wednesday:
what was the outcome Of the
conference between the Jefferson
City citizens and the officials Of the
Missouri Pacific has not been an.
nouuced. but the object Of their
visit means a great deal to Jefferson
City. and the consumation Of II will
be brought about in time, II no,
comparatively soon. After the
work Of these gentlemen is finished
they must he supported and upheld
iu the negotiations which they have
made. The right Of way betweeu
this city and Boonville is to be &C.
quired, and this will require furth'
er evidence Of the public spirit
which Jefferson City has always
shown. The establishment Of a d.
visional point will follow the con
s,ruc,ion Of the River Route and
benefits will Immediately begin to
flow which will more than offse,
any consideration that may be adj
vanced for securing the advantages
Of the construction Of this connect.
ing link. 1t will be the entering
wedge Of further development Of
the railroad facilities Of Jefferson
City and a forerunner Of the road
to the southwest.
The importance Of the work o'
the committee Of citizens which ha.
this enterprise in hand is easily ap
preciated. and their hands shoult
he held up in every way in Thu
most important enterprise
THE OPINION or OTHERS.
In the opinion Of other papers
alohg the proposed route. the :de'
that the Pacific is seriously consid
ering the step is rather secuted
Even il the Off Gals Of the road ar,
inclined to favor the project, some
al the towns interested are appar
entity DIRECTORS to and not support
crs of the new road The Boon
vile Republican in a recent issue
openly announced its opposition
declaring that such a road woult
not become a through line, bu'
only serve to build up small town,
along its tracks. which would seri
ously affect Boonvillc trade. A
Jefferson City paper recently scout
ed the idea as a dream rather thar
a possible route. stating that tn,
stiff prices r, quired in Cooper fo'
RICH, oi-way privileges was fros,ini
the project.
There can he no doubt as to tn,
position Of Marshall and Salin,
county Upon this question II on
present branch were made part n
the through line, good servic,
would not be the only innovation
Close competition on freight rate
would no doubt result. which would
prove of much pecuniary ~advan,ag,
To the merchants Of Marshall ant
other towns and to the stock ship
pers of the county.
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01
Mrs. Mary Benediek.

Mrs. Mary Benedick the wife Of
+, \ Benedick. u Of Saline
oounty's best known farmers, living
The Marshall republican., 1901-02-01

", irish fo .lDnoUDcs Ia HE Hoy,h
~ kor~koN anil Saline

kor~koH anil Saline
tina, We have bough, the stock of Clothing. shoes and
Furnishing Goods of j. \. O'Day. or O'Day Clothing
Co. and will continue to do business In the same stand.
Our Mr.. lTyhe will have charge ~ the business. aud
jus, ~ soon ~ We get Strengthened up. our buyers will
go to the marke, ,o buy a large new spring stock. We
will carry u full and complete line of Clothing. Fur
ni-hing Goods. Hats. shoes. and u full line ~ mems
work goods. In fact the stock will hc increased Ia
double the amount, now on hand and We promise YOU u
trading place where any man or hoy In Saline County
can trade and feel assured you get the hest values
your money will buy. Our Motto will be: ''I.eliable
goods at the lowest possible prices Your money
back for any article You buy ~ ns no, satisfactory.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1901-06-22

May Does Nor Mean e E4LfSf
The ambiguous wording OF statutes
is the delight and profit of lawyers
= every legislative act meant just what
it appeared to say and said just what
it obviously meant the lawyers would
have very little to fight over and big
fees would be as scarce as white black
birds.
Somebody did the lawyers of Ohio a
friendly turn in framing law which
declared that auditors may examine
the officials of corporations if not sat
isfied with the returns of their proper
ty for purposes Ct taxation. Mayor
Tom L. Johnson Of Cleveland set up
the contention that certain railroads
were valued for taxation purposes at
but 10 to Is per cent of their value IN
money. He had the city law officials
secure a mandamus ordering the audi
tors to stop proceedings until they had
called railroad officials as witnesses.
This was nuts for the lawyers, and
they proceeded to crack them in the
usual spectacular way with much dis
play of legal learning and pathological
profundity 1t all turned on the ques-
ton of whether the word may in a
statute is mandatory or discretionary.
To the man who has no legal mind it
seems perfectly clear that there is
nothing mandatory or compulsory
about the word may" But the law
yers for Mayor Johnson and the city
quoted all the authorities from Black
stone down to Justice Dooley to
prove that the word may" means
must The court, however, was IN
moved by the eloquence of the attor-
neys and decided that the word merely
| implies power or permission rather
than obligation.