11317. Bank of Commerce (Forsyth, MT)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
July 12, 1928
Location
Forsyth, Montana (46.266, -106.678)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
087075ba

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None

Description

Multiple newspapers (July 12, 1928) repeatedly refer to the 'defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth' and to settlements of the bank receiver that were approved by District Judge G. J. Jeffries. No article describes a depositor run; the bank is described as defunct with a receiver and settlements, indicating a suspension/closure with receivership.

Events (2)
1. July 12, 1928 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Turn to page 5 and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlement of the bank receiver, agreed to and O'Kd by the district judge, G. J. Jefferies Paid Adv.
Source
newspapers
2. July 12, 1928 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Bank was defunct and placed in receivership; court-approved settlements by the receiver (receiver appointed and settlement agreed to and OK'd by the district judge).
Newspaper Excerpt
Turn to page 6 and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlements of the bank receiver, agreed to and O'Ked by the district judge, G. J. Jeffries.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (10)
1. July 12, 1928 Roundup Record-Tribune Roundup, MT
Article from Roundup Record-Tribune, July 12, 1928

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Local and Personal Despite the weirdest kind of umpiring Roundup defeated Hardin at Hardin last Sunday by a score of 14 to 13. The umpiring was so bad that in justice to Roundup Claud Mays was called to oversee the bases while Hardin tried out two men at the plate. The grounds were wet and the day was far from ideal for baseball. Next Sunday the Keene Motors, the strong Billings team, will meet the locals at the fair grounds, the game beginning at 3 o'clock. The Keene Motors is the team that played the House of David club in Billings recently and made the best showing against the bewhiskered gentlemen of any team in the state. Negotiations are on for a game in Roundup on July 29 with a team of Crow Indians as opponents. A number of the Indians are Carlyle graduates and are finished players. Round trip bus fare to Lewistown $8.25; to Billings $7.50. Phone 93. A large crowd attended the Christy Bros. circus last Saturday afternoon and evening and witnessed the best wild animal and acrobatic performance ever seen in Roundup. The show is clean and interesting from start to finish and the performance was highly praised by all who saw it. The Christy production is not on as large a scale as some circuses which have come to Roundup but it lacks nothing in quality and was well worth the price, even though the admission charge seemed to some to be high. Complete line of radio supplies. Willard Service Station. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kenda, accompanied by Anna Tosic, who has been working in Bozeman for the last year, motored to Billings last week and spent the week end with their sister, Mrs. Frank Gregory, and Antoinette Tosic who is spending the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Gregory. Miss Anna Tosic has been spending the last month in Klein and Roundup visiting relatives and friends and will return to Bozeman next week where she will resume her work in the hospital. Try Ford ammonium sulphate for the lawn and garden; 10 pound package $1. F. T. McCormick Co. Norman M. Moody was elected second vice president of the Loyal Order of Moose in Montana at the state convention in Livingston last week and Roundup was selected as the place of meeting next year. Butte, the only other candidate, withdrew in order to make the decision unanimous The selection of Roundup was in recognition of the fact that from here went the largest delegation sent by any local lodge in the state. Read on page 12 what supreme court justice thought of George A. Horkan. candidate for Republican nomination for district judge. (Adv). Best wishes for the success of the Democratic party in Musselshell county and for the national ticket are expressed in a letter received Monday from J. M. Mulligan. Mr. Mulligan stated that at the time of writing a heavy rain was falling in the Billings country, and declares it "is the first this season." By recommendation of the state high school inspector the high schools at Roundup, Klein, Musselshell, Melstone, Lavina, Ryegate and Winnett have been placed on the accredited list for the coming year. They don't make automobiles that you can run to Billings and back for $7.50. Ride the stage. Phone 93. John Elich left Monday for Seattle to assist in the completion of a contract in which he had previously become interested and will remain for at least three Furnished apartments, also furnished four room cottage, for rent. Phone 34-W. Fever caused by the bite of a tick is given as the cause of the death last Friday of Frank Gordon, aged 62 years. Gordon came from Martinsdale two months ago to take charge of the George Johnson ranch in the Bull mountains. He came the previous Saturday to the Johnson home near Gibbtown to consult Mrs Johnson as to a strawberry bed at the farm and was so ill that he could not return, remaining at the Johnson home until death came. A brother arrived from Winona, Minn., and made arrangements with Undertaker J. A. Smith for shipment of the body to that place for burial. Gordon is survived by two other brothers and two sisters. none of them resididents of Montana. Turn to page 6 and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlements of the bank receiver, agreed to and O'Ked by the district judge, G. J. Jeffries. (Paid Adv). A proposal for enactment of a state prohibition law will be found on the ballot at the November election, a sufficient number of signers having been obtained to petitions and Governor Erickson having issued the proclamation last Saturday. The measure. known as No. 32, reads: "A law to enact all the provisions of the Volstead act relating to pleading, evidence, definitions, prohibitions and penalties as the law of the state of Montana, to provide for the enforcement thereof and defining the term Volstead act." No enforcement bureau will be created and all work along this line will be done by county and city officials. Dr. E. G. Vedova, dentist, X-ray examInation. Roundup, Montana. Miss Mary P. Vertin has arrived safely in Spokane, where she was met by her cousin, Gene M. Shukle, and the following day they left for Kellogg, Ida., to visit relatives and friends. and they are now visiting at Miss Shukle's home in Elk. Wash. Within a few days they will leave by automobile for Seattle. Tacoma, and Portland and later in the season both will accept employment in Spokane For Sale-New and used washing machines. Electric range, Delco-Light Plant, automatic. N. H. Mees. Dr. C. G. Stocker, dentist. room 104, Wall building, phone 104. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Allen and their son Nat left last Friday for an automobile trip to Indiana, Pennsylvania and possibly New York. expecting to be absent until about September 1. During his absence Mr. Allen will visit eastern market centers and purchase his winter stock of men's goods. Meanwhile Tyner Allen will carry on at the establishment on Main street. One day battery service. Willard Service Station. D. J. Dundas, assistant cashier of the Miners and Merchants bank who left by automobile to join Mrs. Dundas in Minneapolis, was compelled on account of roads to leave his car at Sumatra and complete the journey by train, according to information received in Roundup. At the conclusion of his vacation period they will return to Sumatra for the car. One day battery service. Willard Service Station. RAILYWAY TIME TABLE W. E. Davies, Agent West Bound No. 15 11:53 m. No. 17 11:45 p. m. No. 95, local freight (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) East Bound No. 16 6:48 m. No. 18 5:40 m. No. 96, local freight 12:30 m. b Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

2. July 12, 1928 Roundup Record-Tribune Roundup, MT
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Local and Personal That his brother, R. A. Parkinson, who recently returned from Cuba, was the victim of an automobile accident in California that sent him to the hospital with a broken leg is the information brought last Saturday by E. J. Parkinson, surveyor of Petroleum county, who stopped over in Rountlup enroute to Billings. He also reported that his sister, Mrs. C. A. Renshaw, is now visiting in California and may stop in Roundup on her way back to her home in Miami Beach where Mr. Renshaw is city manager. Crops in the Winnett country Mr. Parkinson said are in fine condition with the prospect for big yield. Ms. Car Owner: Any person who has the nerve to ask you for free ride to Billings or Lewistown will sue you if you have an accident on the trip.-Adv. A patrol of Roundup Boy Scouts will leave next Sunday to join Billings Scouts in an outing of two weeks in the Beartooth mountains, according to present plans. The patrol will include George Dorris Jr., Harold McLachlan, Jack McLean, John Graves, Edwin Buteux and Lester Greener. The Billings delegation will consist of 27 Scouts and they will be attended by a supervisor in addition to the scoutmasters. I build or repair foundations or do any kind of cement work at reasonable price, A poor foundation may destroy your home. "A stitch in time saves nine." V. Paganini. Dick Baker of Lewistown, Republican candidate for state treasurer, visited with friends in Roundup last Saturday and was given cordial welcome. As a member of the Lewistown Golf club he has come to Roundup frequently and as a pioneer of eastern Montana he is well known to a large number of persons in Musselshell county who are proud to call him friend. White Garage-Day and night service. First street west. There is a big acreage of wheat in the Fattig creek district and the grain is in excellent condition, according to Ben C. Steele, who was a business visitor in Roundup last Saturday. The Fattig country has received its usual amount of moisture this year and so far has been free from visitation by hail or other unkindly circumstance. Bathing suits for the whole family from 2 year to size 46, 58c and up. Wonder store. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Patterson returned last Thursday from St. Paul where she had visited relatives for several months, and he is again on duty at the city office of the Continental Telegraph company. For Rent-Three room modern furnished apartment; also two room furnished apartment. John Lissman. T. A. Berkin was elected to succeed himself as a director of the Flatwillow Community hall association at the recent meeting and Ivan Markland and Vern Porter were chosen to serve with him. At a meeting of the directors Mr. Berkin was elected president of the association for the coming year. The hall was burned two years ago and re-built 1.75 but at the meeting it was reported that the association is now out of debt and with money in the treasury. Dr. J. H. Johnston, dentist; rooms 113 114. Pappas and Loucas block. Members of the state board of equalization were in Roundup on Tuesday for a conference with Assessor E. E. Zinn and other county officials. proceeding later to Miles City for a hearing in connection with service rendered by the Montana-Dakota Power company. Members of the board on the trip are James H Stewart. chairman, E. C. Carruth and Dan J. Muri. Complete line of radio supplies. Willard Service Station. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stenerson returned last Saturday from attending the convention of the Montana State Federation of Postal Clerks at Livingston. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Sheldon returned on Monday from Billings where he attended the convention of the Montana State Federation of Carriers, the social feature of which was a banquet Sunday night. Water sets, twenty styles to choose from $1.50 to $11.75 per set. Wonder store. Mrs. Earl Ogle, who visited in Great Falls last week, returned Saturday accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Foerschler and family, former residents of Roundup. Mr. Foeschler and the two older boys returned to Great Falls Sunday while Mrs. Foerschler and the two younger children remained for a weeks' visit at the Ogle home. Turn to page 6 and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlements of the bank receiver, agreed to and O'Ked by the district judge, G. J. Jeffries. (Paid Adv). Horse, wagon and harness for sale cheap. Inquire at the Express office. Mike Waldin, who assisted in sinking the old No. 1. mine south of the city, returned to Roundup on Monday after an absence of 19 years and was agreeably suprised to find number of his friends of that early day, among them the Kibbles, Fletchers and other employes of the Republic Coal company. His stay was brief, however. and he departed for his home Tuesday night. Turn to page and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlements of the bank receiver, agreed to and O'Ked by the district judge, G. J. Jeffries. (Paid Adv). Keds, just the thing to wear on the feet in summer time: all sizes and kinds 75c and up. Wonder store. A seven pound trout was the piece de resistance at the meeting of the Lions club Tuesday The fish was caught last Saturday by F. L. Dye in Lake Oxoloto, above Virginia City with Swastika tackle and was displayed Monday in the Swastika window where it attracted much attention. Read on page 12 what supreme court justice thought of George A. Horkan, candidate for Republican nomination for district judge. (Adv). The most practical kind of shoe economy. Toe comfort, good styles, exceptional materials, dependable workmanship, narrow lasts. At price that means real economy. The Economy Shoe Shop. McCall's Autumn quarterly now on sale 25c. Wonder store. Take all of the comforts common in shoes. Take away all of the discomforts the result is an Economy Shoe Shop Shoe. A fancy collar for every dress in your wardrobe. Wonder store. TO-DAY'S MARKETS Minneapolis opening, furnished "by the Roundup Elevator company: No. hard spring $1.05 Dark northern 1.03 Northern spring 1.01 Dark hard winter .97 Hard winter Amber durum .88 Oats, per cwt., $1.60 to Premium-Ten cents for 12 per cent protein and 7 cents for each additional one-half per cent.

3. July 12, 1928 Hysham Echo Hysham, MT
Article from Hysham Echo, July 12, 1928

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VERDICT AGAINST GROWERS (Continued from Page 10 marketing contract as to all of its terms, and offered to sanction the same if the sugar company would make another contract with it for three or for years on the defendent's own terms, and the sugar company refused to do so, and the association still refuses to release, the plaintiff was released from his obligations for the year 1928." The court immediately after rendering its decision went into its summer recess so that an application for a rehearing on either side coula not be considered until September when the tribunal again convenes. Turn to page 8 and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlements of the bank receiver, agreed to and O'Kd by district judge, G.J. Jeffries. Paid ad

4. July 12, 1928 Hysham Echo Hysham, MT
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Merritt spent Sunday with their son, M. I. Merritt in Billings. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sheffer of Sanders left Friday for a month's visit with relatives in Findlay, Ohio. J. C. Lyndes, attorney with the attorney generaFs department, Helena visited his brother W. C. Lyndes here Wednesday. E. K. Bowman of Helena, chairman of the state hail insurance board, visited Hysham Wednesday. Mr. Bowman went up the Sarpy valley from here and is said to be looking over the crop situation. Con Williams of Hysham, who was reported seriously injured during the rodeo at Lee July 4, is recovering rapidly and able to walk. He remained unconscious for 24 hours after he was thrown and dragged by a wild horse last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jacobs are entertaining his sisters and brothers and holding a reunion of the family at the Jacobs home here, the first in many years. Those present are: Byron Jacobs and daughter Elnor of Lewiston, Idaho; Mrs. N. J. Bothne of New Rockford, N. D., and Mrs. Emma Chandler of Absher, Montana. George Mauro of Big Horn, is in town and will remain here during the base ball season and do the pitching for the home team. George was at Wenachee, Wash., when telegraphed for last week to pitch for Hysham against Billings. He arrived in that city Saturday night, and without having played a game this year, held the Billings team down to seven hits in a 3 to game. Mr. and Mrs. C .E. Sweetser and Glenn Kimball drove to Billings Wednesday. Mrs. Bert Jackson of Sanders ,was taken to the hospital at Forsyth Sunday suffering from a serious illnness. Fred McKay of the Old Union Bank and Trust company, Spokane, was in Hysham Wednesday looking after his bank's real estate interests here. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Gass have had as guests the past week James E. Gass, sons Virgil and Glenn, and Mr. and Mrs. Price Gass and Christine of Pullman, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Price Gass expect to locate in Montana again. Blanche Isabel Baty was united in marriage Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Baty, in Missoula to Joseph Strolp. They will make their home at Hennessey, Okla. Miss Baty made a host of friends here during the 1927-28 school year while teaching in the high school. Mrs. J. C. Gamble went to Billings Wednesday with her two daughters, Arline and Dorothy, for medical treatment by Dr. Allard. Operations are to be performed on both children, Arline for straightening of one foot, and Dorothy for a hip trouble. The children must remain in the hospital from four months to a year. Mr. and Mrs. John Stiner of Mout, N. D., spent Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs. M. Zent. Mr. and Mrs. Stiner were on their way home from a visit to the coast and Yellowstone park. They were delighted with the crops in Treasure county, so much so that Mr. Stiner declared before he left that he would go home and close out his holdings as soon as possible and come to Montana to stay. For sale-Portable sawmill- Merle Miller. (34-36P) CAMPBELL SALE CALLED OFF The W. O. Campbell auction sale, which was to have taken place July 21, has been called off, Mr. Campbell having sold his entire herd of 31 cows calves, steers and heifers for $1,465, or an average of $47 per head. The first sale, advertised for July 7, was postponed on account of rain. A church in California was built from the wood sawed from one redwood tree. Totals 31 24 16 7 Turn to page 8 and read what the Keene Motors, AB R HPO A E depositors of the defunct Bank of O'Donnell, If 312210 Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have Ruffcorn, 2b 401100 to say about the settlements of the Daylis, 2b 411120 bank receiver, agreed to and O'Kd by Backman, SS 301031 district judge, G.J. Jeffries. Paid ad

5. July 12, 1928 Hysham Echo Hysham, MT
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Two masked men held up and robbed a street car motorman of $36.60 and approximately 300 street car tickets in Butte Saturday morning. Turn to page 8 and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlemnts of the bank receiver, agreed to and O'Kd by district judge, G. J. Jeffries. Paid ad

6. July 12, 1928 Eastern Montana Clarion Ryegate, MT
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THURSDAY, JULY 12. 1928. Personal Hon. Geo. A. Horkan, Republican candidate for District Judge, accompanied by his two sons, stopped over in Ryegate Wednesday night. The former Judge is making a hard campaign over the district. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bartz and family and Mr. and Mrs. A. Hall and family, of Barber, attended the services at the M. E. church Sunday evening. Mr. John Quam is enjoying a visit from his aged mother and a sister and neice from Hitterdahl, Minnesota. Mrs. Emily Gates received a message last week telling of the serious illness of her brother in Missoula but later reports are that he is improving. The three members of the State Tax Commission, of Helena, passed through Ryegate on Monday making a pleasant call at the Reporter office to pay their respects to the editor with whom they have some acquaintence. Mrs. Fred Parker's sister from Paynesville, Minnesota, is visiting at the parker home east of town. Miss Myrtle Marie Rediske is visiting with he uncle and aunt at Yakima, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Northey and daughter Lorine attended the circus in Roundup, Saturday. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our friends for their kindness end sympathy during our breavement in the death of our beloved father. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Madge Stanley. Alice Coleman, Bernard Coleman. James Coleman, William Coleman. Don't forget to attend the Civic Clubs dance and supper on Election night in the Currie Hall and get the election returns. Tickets $1.00; Spectators 25 cents. See what the late Associate Justice Halloway of the Montana Supreme Court says about George A. Horkan, Candidate for Judge of District Court, on page 5 of this paper. Pid Adv. Turn to page 5 and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlement of the bank receiver, agreed to and O'Kd by the district judge, G. J. Jefferies Paid Adv.

7. July 12, 1928 Eastern Montana Clarion Ryegate, MT
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Turn to page 5 and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlement of the bank receiver, agreed to and O'Kd by the district judge, G. J. Jefferies. Paid Adv.

8. July 12, 1928 Eastern Montana Clarion Ryegate, MT
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Notice of Sale of Real Property On August 13th, 1928 Acquired By the County of Golden Valley, Montana, By Tax Deed Issued To the County of Golden Valley, Montana By the Treasurer of Golden Valley County, Montana. Notice is hereby given that by an Order regularly made and entered upon the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County if Golden Valley, Montana, a ta regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners as held at its office at the Court House of Golden Valley County, Montana, at Ryegate, Montana. on the 3rd day of July 1928. it was then ordered that the County of Golden Valley offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Court House in and for the County of Golden Valley, Montana, at Ryegate, Montana, on the 13th day of August, 1928, said sale to commence at the hour or z:00 o'clock P. M. of said day and thereafter to continue until the following described lands and premises, to-wit: Appraised Value Lot 3, Block 2. Townsite of Ryegate, are all on said day offered for sale and sold. That at the time of the making and entering of the order of sale of the above described properties, the Board of County Commissioners of Golden Valley County, Montana, pursuant to law in such cases made and provided, determined the fair market value of the properties herein offered to be sold, to be at the price and value of the sum and amount set opposite the property herein described to be sold and that none of the properties herein described to be sold and no bid covering any one or all of the properties herein to be sold, will be accepted for a lesser sum than the fair market value of each particular described property to be offered for sale as determined and fixed by the Board of County Commissioners, at the time of the making of this order of sale. That any piece of said real property offered for sale may be sold for cash, or in the event terms are desired on the part of the purchaser thereof subject to approval of the sale thereof by the Board of County Commissioners Golden Valley County, Montana. said properties or any piece of said property offered for sale may be sold upon the following terms, to-wit: Twenty per cent of the purchase price to be paid in cash at the date of sale and the remainder to be paid in four equal installments extending over a period of four years thereafter, and all deferred payments to bear interest at the rate of six per cent per annum. In the event of sale of any of said properties upon terms, a contract, after being approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Golden Valley County, Montana, covering said property so sold on terms, shall be entered into with the purchaser thereof, and upon payment of the full purchase price due upon said contract, together with all interest which may become due on any installments or deferred payments thereon, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Golden Valley County, Montana, will execute a Quit Claim Deed to the purchaser thereof or his assigns, successors, administrator or executor, as the case may be, and in the event any of said properties are sold for cash the same will be conveyed to the purchaser thereof by the County of Golden Valley, Montana, by Quit Claim Deed. It being further ordered that in the event any buildings, fixtures or improvements standing in and upon any property the subject of this notice of sale; is to be torn down. wrecked or removed from the premises whereon situated that in such an event before any building, fixture or improvement standing thereon is removed. torn down or wrecked; that the full purchase price for which said property was sold must be paid. together with all interest earned and accured thereon. Done by order of the Board of County Commissioners of Golden Valley County, Montana, this 3rd day of July, 1928. (GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY SEAL) ATTEST: ALBERT ICE, Chairman Board of County Commissioners, Golden Valley County, Montana. H. G. JACOBSON, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners,, of Golden Valley County, Montana. Pub. July 12 -Aug. 9, 1928. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO SIT AS EQUALIZATION BOARD Pursuant to Section 2113, Chapter 167, R. C. M., 1921, the Board of County Commissioners of Golden Valley County, Montana, will meet as a Board of Equalization, Monday July 16th 1928, at 10:00 A. M., and will continue in session from time to time until the business of equalization is disposed of, but not later than the second Monday in August, 1928. H. G. Jacobson, Clerk and Recorder. Pub. July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 2. 1928. See what the late Associate Justice Halloway of the Montana Supreme Court says about George A. Horkan, Candidate for Judge of District Court. on page 5 of this paper. Pid Adv. Turn to page 5 and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlement of the bank receiver, agreed to and O'Kd by the district judge, G.J. Jefferies. Paid Adv. +++ Found Nine-Mile Creek 1 Collie sheep dog. Clyde Luke, Lavina. 18-1tp Don't forget to attend the Civic Clubs dance and supper on Election night in the Currie Hall and get the election returns. Tickets $1.00; Spectators 25 cents. LAVINA NEWS Frank Walters and H. Clemans had dental work done in Roundup, Monday. George Handel, of Musselshell, was a Lavina caller Conday. Mr. and Mds. J. Sigel and Mrs. Virgil Carmichael and children visited at the Wm. Meisner home north of Lavina. Sunday. Among those who went to Roundup Saturday to see the elephants were the Laughlins, Bildens, Seversons, Holts. Knutsons, Plengers; Hamiltons, Wrists, Egges, J. A. Slaytons, and Misses Alice and Beryl Burdick, the Messers Leahy and Gus Globets. Ralph Hogan and daughter ALberta are spending the week at Musselshell. Mr. Milne from Swimming Woman was a Lavina caller Monday, marketing his wool crop. Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Forsyth, of Slayton, attended the show of Kelley's entertaners here Monday. Mrs. Ed. Rux and sons, of Emory, were Lavina visitors Monday evening. Albert Ice. of Ryegate, called on Lavina friends Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Buckingham left Wednesday morning for Bozeman where they will visit for a month ofter which they will go to Ellston South Dakota where Mr. Buckingham will resume his school work.

9. July 12, 1928 The Melstone Messenger Melstone, MT
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The R. H. Toombs family has moved into the F. V. Watts cozy home. Mrs. C. M. Bartlett, for so many years a successful business woman of Sumatra, conducting the Sumatra Shop and Garage, is temporarily located at Friend, Nebr. Instructions from there have placed the Messenger at her weekly disposal. Turn to page eight and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlements of the bank receiver, agreed to and o'k'd by the district judge, G. J. Jeffries.-(Paid Adv.)

10. July 12, 1928 The Melstone Messenger Melstone, MT
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Turn to page eight and read what the depositors of the defunct Bank of Commerce at-Forsyth, Montana, have to say about the settlements of the bank receiver, agreed to and o'k'd by the district POTATOES-Goo sound eating potatoes at $1 per cwt. W. J. Wilson, Melstone. JEWELRY REPAIRING For dependable service send it to Dean & Skeie, Roundup.