Prank Henry Deputized in Sixth Judicial District
The fragment notes a deputy named Prank Henry within the Sixth Judicial District, suggesting an official appointment or assignment documented in a local legal notice or court record.
24 Sep 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
1
The fragment notes a deputy named Prank Henry within the Sixth Judicial District, suggesting an official appointment or assignment documented in a local legal notice or court record.
Butte Miner explains the 1895 blanket ballot first used in November. Voters face separate party columns for fusion tickets and standard nominations with rules on marking, straight tickets, and allowable assistance for disabled or non English speakers.
The law states a maximum of one person per booth at a time and a five minute limit per ballot preparation if other booths are in use. No person besides electors or officials receiving or depositing ballots may remain within the rail, and challengers may be present only to question a voter about their ballot.
Judge Vanderburgh reports European sympathy for American free coinage and bimetallism debate. East Suffolk Chamber of Agriculture voiced support for reopening mint access, linking gold standard price falls to policy. Robert Levy and others urged Bryan’s election as the path to aid producers in England and the Old World.
The state board of equalization informs county clerks that the supreme court voided its prior increases in property valuations. A sample letter to a county recorder outlines that increases must apply to whole totals and not to individual classes, with orders canceled and instructions to equalize per person on the assessment books.
The Montana Silver Republicans endorse the 1896 platform of bimetallism with free coinage of gold and silver, promote silver as legal tender, denounce the gold standard, praise Montana leaders Mantle Carter Hartman and Teller efforts, and urge a constitutional amendment granting suffrage regardless of sex. They pledge support for state officers and align with party unity and protections.
The note promotes Billings and the Burlington Route, claiming savings of 10 to 22 hours to Omaha and Kansas City and 9 hours to St. Louis via faster travel options. It encourages readers to request tickets through Billings for quicker, cheaper trips.
Ad copy claims Shiloh's Vitalizer cures indigestion constipation dizziness and loss of appetite with yellow skin. Sold by druggists. Also notes Red Lodge Picket cartoon about clothing and McKinley vote implications.
Advertises Shiloh's Cure as a daily life saver curing consumption asthma coughs colds and croup sold by druggists. Emphasizes neglected cough danger and urges immediate use along with Ripans Tabules as a companion remedy.
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