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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
CONTEST NOTICE

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Glasgow, Monta-
ma, January Goth, 1909.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Margaret
f, Morris, contestant, against Home
stead Entry, No. 357, made December
8, 1902, for SWX, Section II, Town
ship 80 N, Range 20 e. M. Meridian,
by GARRETT STACK, CONTESTEE,
in which it is alleged that Garret
Stack or his heirs and legal represent
tatives have never complied with the
homestead laws in any respect, said
parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond, and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. M,
March IS, 1909, before Robert Nj
Reichel, United States Commissioner
at his Office in Malta, M ontana, #(and
that final hearing will be held at 10
O'Clock Il. m. on March "a, 1909, be-
fore) the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Ollica in elias
gov, Montana.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit, filed, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice can
not be made, it is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given due
any proper publication.
Truman M. Patten, Register.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
Notice For Publication,

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Glasgow, Montana,
December 2Gth, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that
BENJAMIN SWAYER
of Leedy, Montana, who, on Deem
Der, oath, 1906, made Homestead En-
try, No. 1854. Serial No. O1622.
for SEA, SEA, Sec. 20, SW14,
SWI, Sec. 81, NW4, NWA
lot 8, Section %, Township % n i.
Range SO E. M. Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make final five
year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before William
l.. Butts, U. S. Commissioner, in his
Office at Leedy. Montana, on the 18th
day of February, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
George II. Butts, Albert +. Brandon.
and Gus. e. Tank, Of Leedy, Monta-
ma: and James Cotter, Of Malta.
Truman NJ. latten,
Re0iSter
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
CALL FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the
County Commissioners of Valley
County, Montana, will receive sealed
bids for the County Printing, Valley
County, Montana, for the year 1909,
at the Office of the County Clerk at
Glasgow, Montana, up to and includ-
ing one o'clock PM. March 4th, 1909.
Said bids to be submitted according
to the requirements and specifications
on file in the office of the County
Clerk and to be accompanied by a
certified check in the sum of $4,000,
payable to the Treasurer of Valley
County. Montana, as guarantee
that if the bidder is awarded the
contract he will give a bond and
perform the same according to law.
The successful bidder will be re-
quired to give a bond in the sum of
100000 for the faithful performance
of his contract.
All bids to be addressed to the
undersigned at Glasgow, Montana,
and to be plainly marked on the
envelope, "Bids for County Printing"
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
BY Order of the Board. Dated at
Glasgow, Montana, this 10th day of
January, 1909.
W. b. Shoemaker
County Clerk.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY BONDS

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of County Commissioners of
the cont! of Valley, State of
Montana, on Thursday, March 4th,
1909, at tie hour of two O'Clock. p. m.
at the Office of the Comfy Clerk
Of said Valley County, in the
town OF Glasgow, Valley Coun-
ty, Montana, will receive sealed pro-
posals for, and sell to the person Of
fering the highest price therefor, re-
funding coupon bonds of ,he said
county to the amount of S63, 100000, i'll
denominations of 100000 each; said
bonds to bear interest at the rate of
four per centum per annum, payable
semi-annually, on the first day OF Jan
uary and the first day of July of each
year; said bonds to bear date of April
1st, 1909, due twenty years after date;
principal and interest payable in law
full money of the United States at the
office of the County Treasurer of said
County, or at the option of the hold
err, at some bank in New York City,
to be designated by the said Board of
County Commissioners.
The money received from the sale
of said bonds will be used for the re-
funding of outstanding warrants of
said Valley County.
Bids to be accompanied by certi-
fled check in the sum Of $4,000, paya-
bio to the order of the County Treas
urer of said Valley County, as a guar
antee that the bidder will take and
pay for said bonds as soon as the
same are legally issued and signed.
In case said bonds areawarded to any
bidder and said bidder refuses to ac-
cept said bonds, said sum of S50O.0O
shall be retained by said County of
Valley, State of Montana, as liquidat-
ed damages for the breach of contract
on the part OF said bidder. No bid
can be received for less than par and
accrued interest.
Proposals shall be marked, "Pro-
posals for Bonds, and must be adj
dressed, sealed and delivered to the
undersigned at his office in the Town
of Glasgow, Valley County, State of
Montana, at or before the time men
toned for receiving said bids.
The Board of County Commission
ers reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
BY order of the Board of County
Commissioners of Valley County
State of Montana.
Dated at Glasgow, Montana, this
18th day of January, 1909.
w. b. Shoemaker,
County Clerk.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
Notice For Publication.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office at Glasgow, Mon
tana, January 25th, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that
JOHN HOMER SMITH
Of Malta, Montana, who, on June
9th, 1903, made Homestead Entry
No. s73, Serial No. O2O9, for SEA
SEA, Sec. 33, Lots 7, 8, 8, 10, Section
"a, Township 81 n, Range 80 E. M.
Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make final proof to establish claim
to the land above described, before
Robert M. Reichel, U. S. Commits
sioner, in his office, at Malta, Mon
tana, on the 4th day of March, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Claude Moore, JOhu Mckinon, C.
W. Powell, j. r. Townsley, all of
Malta, Montana.
Truman M. Pattcn, Register.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office at Glasgow, Mont.
January IS, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that
MARY SMITH
of Malta Montana, who, on Ssptem-
Der 9th, 1902, made Desert Land
Entry, No. 1:5 for VIZ NE4, E1a
n VIZ, E15 SWA, Section 80 Town
ship 80 n. Range 81 f. Montana
M eridian, has filed notice Of intention
to make Final proof, to establish
claim to the land above described
before Robert M. Reichsl L, :.
Commissioner, at his Office at Malta,
Montana, Febrr AIRY 26 1869.
Claimant names as witnesses:
10 I'm c. Ilackett, George DeFlyer.
Thomas $. Johnson and John Dar-
din all of Malta, Montana.
Truman NJ. Patten, Register.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10

Just R,ceiv ed-A carload of salt
Malta Mercantile Co.
Lee illegal Of Coburg, Sundayed in
our city.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
EXPECTED SHORTLY

Our entire line of Spring and Sum-
mer Dry Goods, aad we promise to
show the most complete and up-to-
date mercha, disc in the city. The
Malta Dry Goods Co.
The local Post Office is in receipt
of 1920 Lincoln postage stamps,
which they will place on sale on Lin
coins Day, February y. The stamps
are beautifully Autographed in the
same color as ordinary 2-centers and
show full view of "IIOnest Abe's"
face. The stamps will all be sold af-
ter which no more will be issued.
They are issued by the Post
Office Department in commemoration
of the Tooth anniversary of the birth
of that patriotic martyr.
The electric lights were turned on
last Friday night for the first time
and the plant worked fine in every
respect. The arc lights burn clearly
and without the usual uneven light
characteristic of such lamps, and ev-
cry place in town that has thus far
been connected proves the same high
quality of light. In addition to the
street lights, the only places connect
ed on the first trial night were r.. II.
Freidl's store, the Moore Telephone
Office and electric supply store, and
the residences of II. II Men ell and p.
e. Kent, all of which proved salts
Factory in every particular. Other
buildings are being wired and con-
nected as rapidly as possible and it
Will not be long until practically the
entire town will be using the new
lights.-Valley Comfy News.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that there is money in the Treasury
to pay General Fund Warrants, regis
tered up to and including February
First 1908. Road Fund Warrants,
Registered up to and including Janu-
airy Eighth, 1907. Bridge Fund War
rants, registered up to and including
September Fourth, 1907.
Lyman Barnes,
County Treasurer, Valley County,
State of Montana.
Dated Glasgow, Montana, January
sixth, 1909, interest ceases on above
warrants on this date.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10

BY order of the Board of Directors of the Lower
Milk River Water Users Association to notify all
parties having land that w!ll come under the Milk
RlNcr irrigation uro eCt, who desire to obtain
wafer from said system. who have not already sub
scrihcd for it. to Go at earliest possible date
Suhscrip IONS can he made at the following places
office of Thomas Dignan. GLASGOW; ]. r. Farms
''lnSdaie' Harry Nagg. Saco; John Turton, bod
son: and ut the Office of the Secretary of the Asso
citation ut Malta b, w Brockwav
Secretary
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
JUST RECEIVED

An advance shipment of Ladies'
Shirt Waists and Muslin Underwear
for Spring. The Malta Dry Goods
Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Hullinger
are the proud parents of a fine baby
boy who arrived at their home Sun
day morning, February 7th. In
future John will be able to contract
for much more painting and decorat-
ING with such an able assistant.
The Basin Progress and Mining
Review published at Basin, Mont,
has suspended publication. The pro-
prietor in announcing the suspension
of the paper says: This move is
made necessary from the fact that
the business IS not paying and that
there is not money enough taken in
to pay the living expenses of one
man.
E. e. Esselstyn, state treasurer, a
week ago last Saturday, filed with
governor Norris his report for the
month of January. Despite disburse-
ments reaching nearly 81 900, 900 the
state still has resources of more than
three times that amount. The receipts
are $685., 91S.03 and the disbursements
1858, 057.06, leaving cash balance OF
s762, 1881 IS in the treasury.
Senator Dixon presented in the SEN
ate Saturday an amendment to the
Indian appropriation bill, prohibiting
the sale of Intoxicating liquors on the
Flathead reservation lands for q
period of 25 years. The amendment
also directs the secretary of the in
terror to withdraw lands for water
power and reservoir sites for the pur-
pose of irrigating reservation lands.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOllSE FUK FUDLlIAilUN
Serial No. O1S35
United States Land Office, Glas-
gov, Montana, February 3rd.
Notice is hereby given that
GEORGE JONES
whose post office address is Malta, Val
leyCounty, Montana, has this 3rd day
of February, 1909, filed in this office his
application to select under the plo-
visions of Sec. 23O6 II. s. the South
East Quarter "a of the North East
Quarter "a of Sections Six (6) in
Township Twenty coy North of
Range Thirty three (33) East Monta-
ma Meridian. Any and all persons
claiming adversely the lands de-
scribed, or desiring to object because
of the mineral character of the land
or for any other reason, to the dispos-
al to applicant, should file their atli-
davits of protest in this office, on or
before the 18th day of March, 1909.
Truman M. Patten, Register.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior, United
States Land Office at Glasgow, Mon
tana, January 9th, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that
JAMES f. MURRAY
of Malta, Montana, who, on Deem
Der, 1902, made Homestead Entry,
No. 256, Serial No.O1766, for So SEA
Sec. II, NJ, NE14, Sec. IA. Up. 30 n
Range 20 E. M M. has filed notice of in
tentiontO make final five year proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed before Robert M Reichel, Unit
ed States Commissioners lat his Office at
Malta, M ontana, on the 5th day of
March, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Thomas V. Kildutf, Chas, Wolfe,
Andrew Davidson and Elijah Smith,
all of Malta, Montana.
Truman Nj. Patten. Register.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
NJ. E. Church Announcements

For next Sunday-Sunday School at
10 a. m. We invite all children to
come and hope parents will see that
they do. Preac ching at II a. m. an
at 1880 in the evening. All are in
vited and we expect to see you there
II. f. Cox,
Pastor.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10
MALTA ITEMS

Just INA car load of shorts. NAL
ia Mercantile Co.
Mrs. Indiana Lloyd, who has been
n such poor health. for time, is
slowly gaining.
Miss Rosa Kimmets arrived from
Zortman Friday for visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. VIM. J. Trcssler was quite i'll
the first of the week tut is now re-
reported considerably b tier.
The bill of Sena tor Dixon prohibit
ing the sale of liquor on the Fort Peck
Indian reservation for period OF %
years has passed.
For Sale:-Belgian Stallion year
old: weight 1900. Gentle and easy to
handle: sure foaler. Can be seen
at Davidson ranch.
Hurley & Campbell.
Wanted: -Position b. colored
man as Cook or any other kind OF
work. Prefers ranch, does not drink.
Good references. Address in care OF
H. Holmes, Malta, Mont.
A lot has been purchased by Great
Falls Masons and plans will be drawn
at once for the Masonic temple. This
is to be three story building erected
at cost of about S34 900.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-11-19

Let me tell II all In my own vay.
madam mother. II Ia like this. John
married me one-two-three
ago. Who was /, A poor girl trying
to earn = living. madame mother. On
the stage. yes. ! will tell you how
that was. When we came to this coun-
try my father was q carver Of wood
n stone. had a fine business. Then
he was killed In an accident and We
were very poor. my mother and |. And
SO. because we were 80 poor l sanR
for a manager and he gave me a place
on the stage.
And so because / loved John We
were married and went away. far
away into the desert and into the viii
derness. John had the fever and there
was only mel was doctor and nurse
and all-and. please God. he did not
die" The han OF the older woman
stole into the girls and held 1t close.
Then the luck changed. John Is made
manager. And pretty soon my big.
hopeful, always patient. always loving
john kiss his mothers hands
rich. quite rich"
The mother arose.
My boy is coming home" she
cried. Then her lace clouded. But
his father-he Is SO hard and unyield-
ing-I'm afraid he has not forgiven
him"
Leave him to me, madam" cried
the girl. Hush. think he ia comin1
Not a word. madam. Leave him to
me-"
The bent form Of the tall old man
appeared In the doorway.
Hiram" said the gray haired wo-
man, II have a visitor here. She
will stay with US for a day or two"
The old man looked at the girl Gu.
riously.
"You are quite welcome" he said.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-11-19

The girl had left . bag 1t the sta
ton and the old man drove with her
to get It. And when she came back
she waved her hand to Johns moth
er on the porch and there was some
thing more than a graceful greeting In
the gesture.
wait. good sir. II you please" she
said to the old man before he could
drive away. Tomorrow is Thanks
giving day. May l ask a friend to
dine with me here. The good moth
err Is willing"
The old man nodded.
Your friend win be welcome for
your sake. little lady" he said. and
drove to the barn.
TT goes well. madam mother" said
the girl.
It certainly was 4 fine Thanksgiving
spread. The turkey was the tender
est. and all It's train Of accessory
dishes the most palatable that culin-
airy art could offer. And presently.
when the girl had cast . fnal glance
nj the clock and another through the
| window. the old man was hiddeA -
the feast.
He looked at the trim young woman
inquiringly as he seated himself.
"You spoke OF a friend" he said.
"Yes, SIR" she quickly answered.
HE will be here. Seat yourself. ma
dam. Hark. he Is here"
The outer door suddenly opened. .
/ tall young man stepped into tho room
and looked quickly about him. With
a swift movement he stepped to his
mothers side and kissed her cheek.
and then drew back
John" the mother whispered. but
her eyes were On the stern face OF the
old man.
"rather." she bravely said. this b
my friend. my dearest friend-vill
you bid him welcome!"
The old mans face Was dark, he
hesitated, his troubled look rested on
the girls sunny face.
Then he spoke. but his voice Wa
hoarse and scarcely audible.
your friend b welcome for your
sake" he slowly said.
At that the young woman cried out
and ran sround the table and put her
arm about his mock and Kissed HE
wrinkleds cheek.
.Ah. such . Thanksgiving" she
murmured.-W. \. Rose. In Cleveland
Plain Dealer. HI,
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-11-19
He Tried to Find his Voice.

~ sStSO 70 VtUO MS V0tCS.
reach Chicago about 10 O'Clock and
come at once to our little home n
she calls It,"
ITS just like her colossal nerve to
come In on US like that" commented
Kirkibee.
Well. we've got to have q dinner
now" said his wife. 1.-THE mere fact
that We can't afford II has nothing to
do with the case."
Thanksgiving morning passed In
planning for the comfort OF the q.
pected guest. Aunts with property
are rare In this ~unfeeling world. and
It behooves expectant relatives to put
their best feet forward.
Eleven o'clock came and passed
and no Aunt Bella arrived. Then Z
telegram came announcing 4 change
Of plans. Aunt Bella had concluded
not to come to the city on Thanks
giving day and perhaps she would NOT
come until Chrtstmas.
III some one only would drop int.
said Mrs. Kirkibee. 'Or even IL We
know no one In the city there must
be somebody who would like . dinner
to-day"
Yes" said her husband. "even .
skeleton at the feast would make q
hit with US just now"
AZ II In answer to their wish, there
was . timid knock at the back door.
Mrs. Kirkibee rushed 10 open Il.
There stood a dilapidated looking
man with the hangdog air and un.
wholesome pallor OF the jailbird. He
lifted a yellow and shaky hand to his
hat.
Come right In" exclaimed the de-
lighted housewife. Come right In.
Dinner II all ready"
She took the trembling caller by
the sleeve and led him into the house.
After the wanderer had earnestly
protested that he could eat no more
Mrs. Kirkibee compelled him 10 dis
pose OF q quarter OF mince pie. Then
as he o staggeringly to his rect
Kirkibee presented him with . cigar
which . business acquaintance had
given 70 Kirkibee the day before.
The guest stood for . moment with
the cigar In one hand and his hat
tered hat In the other. He tried sew.
eral times TO hnd his voice before he
spoke with twitching mouth AID
weakly Q~uaverinS chin.
'Missus and sir. this II tn best Ia.
out ! evsr went asin sence Va, I
boy hack home. I'm much" He
swallowed hard. I'm much OBLIGED.
l couldn't have got . dinner nks that
anywhers Ter lesS'n . q~usster.s
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-11-19

ing how weak h hope worn out. Who
whispered that Mr.. 0oobler was pass-
Ing away and that that wretch. Cob
bier. would Be flirting On his way 70
the funeral But they we're mistaken.
for suddenly and Unexpectedly Nrs.
Gobbler began 70 her woated
spirits and the old-tims blush came
again to her erstwhile faded cheeks.
She even smiled. and many wondered.
But none aaked questions. for her sor.
rows had been 70 sore they could
not bear the touch Of even the gen.
TEST hand.
One day Gobbler saw her pertng
oyer q rain-staincd bit Of Newspaper
which hsd been blown By some balm.
Ter breeze into the barnyard.
"Ah. my DEAR" he said to her, for
he was kind enough Of speech. what
readest. An installment Of . love
story
She attempted I hide the paper IN.
der her wing. and did not answer.
Ohio" - laughed. ~coarseiy. snatch
Ing at H. Something | should NOT
see. perhaps! Give It 10 me-"
Resistance was quite useless. and
she let him take II. smiling radiant
" on him about 70 read.
He looked II the fatal page, and
his wattISs wilted ADd turned pale. his
fan tail folded up and the iridescens
glisten Of his swelling bosom became
iusterless.
II was tie presidents ~TAanksglviue
proclamatioo. and 0obbler knew what
Vas coming - him.
So ala Mr.. 0obbler.fk
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-11-19
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sion with their congratulations. for
really Mr.. q. was the catch Of
the season. anc many 4 feminine heart
was sore. though the lips smil-
Ing that wreathed themselves into
words which made the happy bride
still happier. Female that she was.
she knew how II hurt some of them
to say the pleasant things they did.
and she was glad.
But marriage Ii not all glamour.
and. Notwithstanding Mr.. Gobbier vas
the h~andsomest bird in the barnyard.
and Mrs. Gobbier was the envy Of all
her set. there was . spider In her pie.
Like a worm In the bud. II fed upon
her damask cheek and she gaxed with
fearsome longing At her splendid
spouse. and sighed and sighed again
Once more the husband Was not the
romantic hero Of the courtship days.
True. he did not smoke II drink or
gamble. or even belong TO . club. but.
ah. he was 90 inconstant- And she
was all devotion. How often thus
with marriage bells-their echoes jan
gle out Of tune,
September. October. and still the
dead. duh pain 1T her heart. and still
no remedy.
November's dismai days followed
drearily, and there we're those. know.