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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Contest Notice..
Department OF the Interior. United States
Land ONCE, Dickinson, N. d., October l.

Depnr!ment OF the Interior. United States
Land ONCE, Dickinson, N. d., October 1.
1853. -
sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed In this Office by. samuel II. Gavin. of
Auburn, Wis. contestant, against homestead
entry number $3.50 made May 9, 1917. at the
Y; >. land office at Dickinson, n. ID. for the
E12 OF SWA and lots 6 and z OF sect, twp.
!y4 north, range % W., of jth p. NJ, by I'd.
N1enOW, contestee, in which it Is alleged
that the sud Ed. NienOw has never estab-
llshed his residence upon the above de-
scrlDed Iand. or improved the same as re-
qulred by law, that he has wholly abandon
ed the same for more than six months last
past, and that said default still exists. And
That said alleged absence from said land
was not due to his employment in the army,
navy or marine corps of the United States
IN Time OF war. Said parties are hereby
nOtlfled to appear. respond and offer evil
dence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
g. III. Oh November "a, 1908, before Geo. II.
Stone, u. >. Commissioner mt Mott n d.
ana that the final hearing will he held ut
UOGIOck a. M. on november 3Oth, 1903 before
the Register and Receiver at the u. S. land
office in Dickinson, N. ID.
me said contestant having in q proper
anidavit. filed October 9th, 1903, set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice cannot he
made. 1t Is hereby ordered and directed
That such notice he given by due and prop
er publication.
>. M. FERRIS. Register,
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Contest Notice.

Department of the interior. United States
land office, Dickinson, N. d., Oct. ~ 1898.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Arthur Newton Brown
contestant, against homestead entry No.
G427. made October II. 1906. for NE14. section
20. township l42, range los, by George s..
Richards contestee, in WHICH it is alleged
that George 5: Richards has wholly failed
the ~ sai innG Or that Ia has residence a upon
same and changed his residence therefrom
for more than six months last pnst; that
e,.ehnnd ail of said lnches exist at this date !;
s'.id parties are hereby notified to appear,re-
spond, and offer evidence touching snid
allegation ut 10 O'Clock a. m. on December
Il 1903 before Geo. Mcclellan, us. Oommiss-
Toner. ut Beach, n. d., and that final
hearing will he held at 10 O'Clock a. III. ON
December q. lM8. before the Register and
Receiver ut the United States land Office in
dickinson. n. u.
The said contestant having in n proper
affidavit, Oct. y. 1913, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice cannot he made, it Is
hereby ordered and directed that such no.
tfce be given by due and proper public
alton.
S. NJ. FERRIS. Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Contest Notice.

Department Of the interior, United States
land office, Dickinson, n. d. Oct. -, 1913.
sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Anthem +. Dobiar, con-
testnnt, against homestead entry no. 1926
made ma d Oct: 10, 1905, for nW, section = town
contestee. in which it is alleged that John
w. Richards has wholly failed to establish
or maintain residence upon the said land !:
that he has abandoned the same and chang
ed his residenced therefrom for more than
SIX months last past; that he has failed to
cultivate s,e, or improve said land as required
defaults exist at this date; said parties are
hereby notified to appear. respond. and
offer Of evidence touching said allegation at
10 O'Clock a: m. on December H. 1908, before
Geo. Mcclellan, U. :. Commissioner, at
Beach, II. d., and that final hearing will he
heldat 10 O'Clock II. IN. on December q, lMR
before the Register and Receiver at the
United States land Office in Dickinson, IL. D.
The said contestant having, in Il proper
affidavit, Oct. y, l!AS. set forth facts which
show S1" that after due diligence personal SER
hereby order ed and directed TINT such
notice be givenby due and proper public
alton.
$. NJ. FERRIS, Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Contest Notice.

Department. Of the Interior, United States
Land Office. Dickinson, n. d., September
ii, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
fled in this office by Samuel j. Horton, of
bowman, n. d. ..ontestant, against home
the s Y: =. s; 4, Land ONCE at Dickinson, n. D.,
lM W Of the 9Th P: NJ, by Arthur Hayden,
e0ntestee, In which 1T is alleged that Arthur
Hayden has never established his residence
apo the above described land nor improved
has wholly abandoned the same for more
tnan SIX months last past. and that said de-
fault still exists. And that said alleged
absence abs was not due to his emyloyment in
United States in time of war. Said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond and
of1er evidence touching said allegation Mt
100 ~ O'Clock clock q. m. on November p, 1908 before
the Register and Receiver ut the U. $.
land office in Dickinson. N. ID.
the said contestant having in a proper
af1ittavit. filed September B. 1908, set forth
facts i.a which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice cannot be
made. 1t is hereby ordered and directed
err publication.
S. NJ. FERRIS. Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Contest Notice.

department of the interior; U. $. land Office,
dickinson. n. D.. August 3lst. lW1.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed In this Office by James M. Steele, con-
testant. against homestead entry No. 1913,
made March 18th, 1907, at the U. $. land
office at dickinson, n. d., for the Fh of NV
4 and Eha of SW4 of section II. township
1873 N, range LOG W, of the 5th p. NJ. by Jas,
Mtchelstetter, Jr. contestee. in which it is
alleged that said jas. Michelstetter. Jr. has
never established his residence upon the
above described land, or improved the same
rs required by law, and that he has wholly
abandoned the said land for more than six
months last past, and that said default still
exists; and that said alleged absence from
said land was not due to his employment in
the army, navy or marine corps of the
United States in time of war. Said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond and
oner evidence touching said allegation at
10 O'Clock a. M. on Nov. 10, 1905 before the
register and Receiver at the United States
land office in Dickinson, N. u.
The said contestant having, in a proper
affidavit filed Sept. H. 1908. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence persons
al service of this notice cannot be made, it
Is hereby ordered and directed that such
notice he given by due and proper publica-
ton.
s. NJ. FERRIS, Register.
]. o. Lyle,
Bowman. II. n.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior. United States
Land Office at Dickinson, n. d., October 8.
1908,
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
fsled in this office by Matt Engesser, con-
testant, aeain MT HOMESTEAD entry No lll
Of sec. IA, twp. 1873. range lO, by Frank IL.
Fagerstrom contestee, in which it is alleged
that Frank X. Fagerstrom has wholly failed
TO- establish s1ai3 Or maintain residence upon
doned the same and changed his residence
therefrom for more than six months last
past: that he has failed to cultivate or inn
prove said land as required by. law: that
each and all of said laches exist at this
date; said parties are hereby notified to
appear respond. and offer evidence toucll-
Ing said allegation at 10 O'Clock 81. M. on
Dec. 4, 1903. before Geo. Mcclellan. u. s..
Com. at Beach. n. d. and that final hearing
will BE held at lOo'clock Il. IN. ON Dec 18TH,
1905. before the Register and Receiver nj
the U. S. land office in Dickinson, n. d.
The said contestant having ina proper
affidavit, filed October 5th. lAS, set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
made. 1t Is hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due ana proper
publication.
S. NJ. FERRIS. Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Contest Notice.

Department of the interior, United States
llnd office, Dickinson, n. Dak., Sept. Spth,
lNR.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
fled In this office by Zosinlt Vlasofr contest.
INT. against h hon entry 70. 6li7, made
ship LAP, range lU4 by William 9. Bayens
contestee, in which it is alleged that clnim-
ant has wholly abandoned s,lid claim; fur
Their TINT claimant never has resided
thereon. nor cultivated the same since date
ofentry thereof as required by law. Said
alleged absence not being due tosmploy-
time of war; said parties are hereby notifi-
ed to appear. respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation ut lOo'clock u. M.
on november 10, 1913. before Geo. McOlellen
y. :. Commissioners, ut Beach. n. D., and
that final hearing will he held at IN O'Clock
Il. m. on november ~, 1913 before the Rcgist-
err and Receiver at the United States land
office in Dickinson, n. ID.
The said contestant having, i'm q proper
affidavit, filed Oct. B. 1913, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence per-
it is hereby ordered and directed that such
notice Ike given by due and proper publica-
ton.
$. NJ. FERRIS, Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Contest Notice.

Department of tho Interior. United States
Land Office. Dickinson, n. d., October
3, 1908.
4 SUFFICIENT contest affidavit having been
nled IN this office by L.O. Hardesty, OF
Sand Sa,aa Greek, y: D.. contestant. against
Il 1T the U: s: land office at Bismarck.
range NU W of the 5th p. NJ. by Michael j.
Frank contested, in which 1t is alleged
that MichaelJ. Frank has never establish
90 MS residence upon the said land nor cui-
tivnted the same as required by law, that
ne mas abandoned the same for the six
months last past and that said default still
exists. And that said alleged absence was
~, not due to his employment In the army,
navy or marine corps of the United States
IN Time OF war. Snid parties are hereby
notified to appear: respond and offer evil
dence touching said allegation Mt 10 O'Clock
g. Am m. on november %, 1918, before the Reg
ister and Receiver at the U. S. land Office
In dickinson, n. ID.
The said contestant having, in n proper
amdavit, filed October 2. 1908. set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice cannot be
made. 1t is hereby ordered and directed
mat s9ch notice be given by due and prop
8. NJ. FERRIS. Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
NOTICE

The county commissioners here
by notify all persons and especially
physicians that all destitute sick
people, residents of Billings coun-
ty, should look to DR.. H. B. Mu-
seus for care and treatment. In
cases of emergency requiring i'm
mediate attention the attending
physician shall Immediately notify
one of the county commissioners of
the case and he in turn will notify
the county physician of the facts.
In such cases the attending physi-
clan shall look to the county physi-
clan for adjustment of his claim.
BY j. B. STODDARD.
Chairman.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Notice for Publication.

department of the interior. land Office at
Dickinson, n. H., october 4, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that Elsie G. Ash
tention to make final combination proof
in support Of her claim, viz: homestead en-
try no. 1871 made Iec. III. 1875, for the lots .,
10. II and Il, section I, township 1876 n. range
fore Geo. Mcclellan, a u. s. Commissioners,
at Beach, n. d.. on NOV. 8. 1865.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, the land. viz: William
thinner, r. d. Knapp Will Stout and Jesse
Stayton all of Alpha, n. d.
5. NJ. FERRIS, Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Summons

State of North Dakota. In District Court
County of Billings, Sixth judicial District
Theodore Graves, plaintiff,
VS.. Summons.
Wallis Huidekoper defendant.
The state of North Dakota to the above
named defendants:
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint in this action and to serve COPY
Of your answer upon the subscriber within
thirty days after the service of this sum-
mons upon you, exclusive of the day of SER
vice; and, in case of your failure to appear
or answer Judgment will he taken against
you by default for the relief demanded i'm
the complaint.
Dated October LIST, 1893.
f.. p. TOTTEn,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Office and Post Office address: Bowman,
Bowman county, North Dakota.
NOTICE
TO the above named defendants:
You will please take notice that the COM
plant in the above entitled action was, on
the 10Th day Of October: 1905 duly filed in
OF the Sixth judicial district in and for the
county OF Billings and state Of north dakota
r.. p. TOTsEEn, Plaintiffs Atty
~ Bowman, N. dak.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Notice for Publication.
(lsolated Tract

Public land sale, Dickinson, n. OAK, land
Office Oct. Z, laR.
notice is hereby given that as directed by
the Commissioners of the General Land
Office, under provisions Of Act Of Congress
approved June q, ION. Public-No. :ss}, we
will offer at public sale, to the highest bid
der, at 10 O'Clock a. M, on the 10th day of
november next, Mt this office. the following
tract OF land. to wit: I.ots e. 4, section
4, township lgi N, range los W.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are advised to file their
claims. or objections. on or before the day
above designated for sale.
s. NJ. FERRIS, Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Notice for Publication

Department. Of the Interior, G. S. land office
at Dickinson, n. D., October 10, lM8.
notice is hereby given that Frank j. o.
], 1906, made homestead a publications. no. 22,7.
for nh1a nWl4 SwA nW14 aud nW14 SWA.
section "a. township III H.. rnnge lbs W.,
intention to make final communication proof.
to establish claim to the land above descril,-
ed. before Geo. Mcclellan. a U. s. Commits
siOner, at Beach, IL. d., on the 9th day of
november, 1875.
Claimant names as witnesses: F.. A. Her.
bst, Elmer Teller, Frank Kruger and AL
bert Percell all of Beach, II. d.
$. NJ. FERRIS, Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Notice for Publication

Department of the interior, Z. $. land office
at dickinson, n. II.
Notice is hereby given that Paul Lars
gard OF Beach. y. Dak who. on July 22nd.
1919, made homestead entry, No. 24s8G, for
W.5th p. NJ. has filed notice of intention
to make final five year proof, to estab-
fish claim to the land above described, he
fore Geo. McClei han. Y. S. Commissioner,
at Beach, II. OAK, OH the 25nd day of no
vember. 1878.
Claimant names as witnesses: Herman
kettner, j. Chandler. Thomas J. Cassidy
and Charles GOldey all of Beach, n. tlak.
S. NJ. FERRIS. Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Notice for Publication

Department Of the Interior, q. S. land
Office at Dickinson, n. d., Oct. y, 1913.
notice is hereby given that Augusta Fritz
Of Beach. y. d.. who on Dec. 5th, 1903. made
so swA of sec. IA twp. III H. 1906 ". 5th p.
meridian. has filed notice of intention to
make final Communication proof to establish
claim to the land above described before
Geo. Mcclellan a U. s. Commissioners, at
Beach. n. d., OH the End day of Dec, laS.
Claimant names rs Witnesses: s. D..
Il. n. Tullar, all of Beach, n. b.
$. NJ. FERRIS,
Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Notice for Publication.

department. of the interior, u. 8. hand office
at dickinson, N. D., October i, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that Aaron NJ.
Dilliyan. of Beach, N. D., who, on November
oath, l&Es. made homestead entry. No. 1855,
range 100 w. of the 5th principal meridian,
cas- flied nottte--of intention to make
final five year proof, to establish claim to
Mcclellan, U. s. Commissioners, at Beach,
n. D.. OH the 18th day of November, l0ya.
Claimant names rs witnesses: O. NJ. Olson,
Matt McNice, John Holland and j. ID. Hal
stead all of Beach, n. ID.
s. NJ. FERRIS. Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06

Notice is hereby given the pub
lie that no trespassing will be
allowed across the west half of
section /, township l39, range LOG.
All parties are requested to keep
on the section lines. All further
trespassers will be dealt with
according to law. A. C. & c..
j. Haijsman.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
Notice for Publication

department of the interior, U. S. land office
at dickinson. n. d., October, IL, 1905.
notice is hereby given that Edward Il.
Egan, of Beach. II. dak., who on June 2nd
nWA of section %. township IFS. range l,6
w. 5th P. meridian. has filed notice of In.
tention to make final five year proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above described
before Geo. Mcclellan. U. $. Commissioner
at Beach, u. H., OH the oath day of november
1903.
Claimant names as witnesses: j. W.
Covers of Sentinel Butte, l. 5. Blotlgett
John A. nelson and j. H. Egan all of Beach
n. d.
s. NJ. FERRIS, Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06
= "a 7g.-sEz.2z q - = F-g-Es .
Legal Notices.

Hereafter all legal notices will be charged
-3Or-as follows: Homestead Final Proofs,
$3.50; Contests, $3aU; all other notices at
regular legal rates.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06

department Of tho Interior, United States
Land Office. Dickinson, n. d., October
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06

Department of the interior, United States
!nnd office. Dickinson. n. Dak., Sept. S,th.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06

$. NJ. FERRIS. Registe,
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-06

S. NJ. FERRIS. Register.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-16
SEAT0RS WILL PROBE
CRITICISM OF NAVY
Committee Decides to Look Into Art
iclee Published at Instiea,lon
of Certain Officers.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. 15.-In.
vestigation OF the criticisms directed
against the United States Navy in
published articles said to have been
inspired by officers In the service who
are working toward the appointment
Of board of design has been deter
mined upon by the senata naval CON.
mittee. The difficulty over the as
slgnment of Surgeon Stokes to com
mand the hospital ship Relief, which
resulted in the resignation OF Rear
Admiral w. II. Brownson. will also
be taken mp by the committee. Sew
eral witnesses will be examined on
both matters IL the temper OF the
committee remains as indicated at the
meeting today.
There was no detailed discussion of
the bill offered by Senator Hnle con.
templating several changes In naval
administration at the meeting this
morning. The gathering was cut
short by the meeting of the committee,
on finance, called for eleven o'clock.
The bill was. however, taken up in a
general way and some Of its provis.
ions were discussed. y One member of
the committee expressed 1t as his opin.
ion, with reference TO the reduction
or officers to be commissioned that
when the department got all the ships
1t wanted 1t was short of officers and
when II got all the officers 1t wanted
It was short of ships. This. he said
operated as sort OF "saesaw" on the
committee.
Senator Plat will, as for many
years. be the subcommittee to look
after desertion bills and Senators Dick
anu Martin will have the personal re
lief bills.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-16
HAMPTON, PHOEBUS AND OLD POl

will be on exhibition all day and
during the nights.
The committee Is making extern
sive arrangements for the opening
night when Il splendid program will
be given. The Hon. Harry st. George
Tucker. who Is widely known as
nm educator. will be asked 10 be pres
ent and deliver an address.
Ahbther feature that will likely
prove OF great interest will be that
the children In the public schools viii
be expected 10 witness the exhibition
and the association Is going to offer
n gold medal for the best compost
ton written by school pupil In
Hampton or Phoebus. on tho collec-
ton.
United States Senator Benjamin
Tillman, has been invited to visit
Hampton during tho exhibition and
to deliver one of his lectures on one
evening during the week. Mr. TILL
man has not yet replied to tho In
vitation. but those In charge of tho
affair hope that he Will accept
/, The study Of art Is rapidly becom-
Ing q leading branch In tho public
schools and the splendid collection OF
Mr.. Turner will prove of the very
greatest value to the school children.
as well as give the local people the
chance OF seeing many OF The famous
productions that cannot be brought
here in any other form.
When the general committee meets
next Monday night the entire pro-
gram for the weeks exhibit will be
arrnged al the details will DO an
nounced.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-16
BISHOP A. NJ. Randolph TOE
C0RSECRATE CHURCH HERE
VIII ofticate at this Services In ST.
cyprlans coIored Misslon on
February 18th.

The conservation OF ST. Cyprian's
Episcopal church, the colored mis-
sion under the control of ST. Johns
church. will occur on February i6.
when the Right Reverend a. NJ. RAN
dolph. bishop of Virginia, will offic-
late.
The pretty little church was re-
Gently erected and the colored con-
Gfegation has since been worshippine
in 1t, Bishop Randolph will con-
senrate the building 10 the cause of
the Lord and will then probably name
rector to take charge of the work
there under Rev. Reverdy Estill. d. d.
Resides the conservation services,
Bishop Randolph will also confirm
a class Of Communicates.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-16
ON TOWNS
FAVORS The LOCAL BILL
Measure Of Much interest Locally
Recommended for Adoption In
tho Legislature.

The committee on towns and cities
of the legislature yesterday recon-
smended the passage of tho bill offered
In the House by Delegate Harry r.
Houston having rs It's object the
changing of the laws governing the
town and cities of the second class.
The bill is Of THE greatest inter.
est locally az It practically means
that the west and east ends win be
annexed TO Hampton almost as soon
as the new measure becomes a law.
Town Attorney w. C. L. Taliaferro.
Hon Harry r. Houston and Hon. S.
Gordon Cumming appeared before the
committee in Richmond yesterday
and urged the adoption OF the bill.
The committee decided to recon-
mend that the measure be made a
general law
The Senate committee will take
up the bill next week and there seems
No be absolutely no doubt of Its A.
nally becoming law.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-16
~a --0----
SAILORS REST REPORT.
Splendid i,l. wo,* Has Been Done b

Splendid Work Has Been Done by
Institution During Past Year.
The Virginia Mariners Friend So.
e'e.y. operating the Sailors Rest in
this city. has just Issued booklet
Of IL pages continuing report of
the excellent work done by the Rest
during the part year under the SUI
perylsion OF Superintendent John
Golden.
Among other things the report
shows that 32,213 sailors visited the
Rest during the year; that 81 sea-
mtan joined the FLOATING Christian
Endeavor Society upon The profess
sion OF faith; S73 sailers paid for
lodgings and lodging was furnished
free to 456: eos free meals were
given; employmena was found for
1888; rs destitute sailors were helped
1926 tracts. 1850 bundles of read :
Ing matter and 529 Bibles and Tes-
taments were given to sailors: 80
gospel services wera held: 20 sail
ors signed the temperance pledge: .
27s comfort bags were given. and
thlSe sailors were buried at the ex-
pense OF the society.
All of this was done al an expens e
OF SLS27.7b. and at the end of the
year there was a balance of sSl.5O
on hand.