The Cherry Tree Tale and Washington Biographer Weems
The piece questions the truth of the cherry tree anecdote and recounts Parson Weems life and role as Washington biographer. It notes the story's late appearance in 1800 editions and contrasts Weems the preacher with historian norms, detailing Weems's broader works and the era's literary style. It also sketches Weems's colorful career and his influence on public images of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson Weems
George Washington
George
Washington
Papa Washington
Weems
Washingtons
Fredericksburg
Parson
St. Washington
Joseph Allen
Philadelphia
John
Boswell
Maryland
England
London
America
New World
Creed
Virginia
Matthew Carey
Washington Life
Carlyle
Sherlock Holmes
Hymen
Numerous Montana mining deeds and quartz locations listed
A long list of mining activities and land transfers across Montana includes tax deeds by county treasurers to Jos. B. Poindexter for a Clear Water placer on French Creek, quit claims to Orin J. Sholl, water rights on Grouse Creek Wise River, and numerous lode and patent locations in Atlantic, Elkhorn, Bloody Dick, and Blue Wing districts. Names include Jno F. O Leary, Martin Schumaker, Henry Burfiend, George Banks, John Willman, Harvey Sullivan, J S Roberts, and others with various amendments and agreements cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Best
French Creek
Jos
B. Poindexter
Idaho Street
Dillon
John N. Puckett
Orin J. Sholl
Woodchuck
Argenta
C. E. Edwards
J. A. Morgan
Grouse Creek
Wise River
Jno
F. O
Atlantic District
Martin Schumaker
Atlantic
Henry Burfiend
George Banks
John H. Trembey
Elkhorn
John Willman
Timberline
John O'Leary
R. L. Riley
F. M. Po
Omaha cattle and hog market report with event note
South Omaha says cattle prices rose through the week then dipped 10 to 20 cents as buyers moved in. Receipts were heavy in Omaha and Chicago due to high water. Veal calves and feeders held solid, hog values slipped 15 to 25 cents. sheep remained steady as many receipts went to Chicago. Also advertising a vaudeville show A Jolly American Tramp opening next Thursday night with music and comic acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Omaha
Chicago
A. D. Newell
Six Years Ago I Found New Life Pills Work Wonders
John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana recalls a lesson and praises Dr. King's New Life Pills. He says the longer he uses them the better they seem, and guarantees the product at R L Riley's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Dr. King
R. L. Riley
Library Open Hours Note for Book Distribution
Schedules indicate book distribution on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays with Friday afternoon hours from 4 to 6 and Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6. Evening access occurs Tuesday and Friday for readers.
Affidavits of Publication Withheld Until Payment is Made
Public notices state affidavits of publication are withheld until required payment is received. The notice warns that failure to remit may delay or invalidate the publication actions and any related legal or administrative deadlines.
Notice of Forfeiture Delia Quartz Lode Grant Montana 1907
Notice to J S Burnett John Roberts and Attilio Guidici that $700.00 has been spent on labor and improvements to the Delia Quartz Lode mining claim in Bloody Dick Mining District Beaverhead County Montana to hold the claim for years 1900 1906 under sections of the Revised Statutes. If within ninety days after publication or service they do not contribute their share the co ownership will vest in the subscriber S Ropers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Montana
J. S. Burnett
John Roberts
Attilio Guidici
Delia
Bloody Dick
Beaverhead County
United States
S. Ropers
Sale of Lot 3 Block 43 Lima Beaverhead County MT
The Beaverhead County Commissioners of Montana announce the sale of Lot 3, Block 43, Lima to the highest bidder on March 5, 1907 at 12 noon in their office. The lot was deeded to the county after tax sale. Clerk Jno S Baker notes the county prepares abstracts of uncancelled mortgages for assessment and urges cancellation of paid mortgages before the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
BoaEp
Jno
S. Baker
Dillon
Baker
County road bids invited Polaris to Magnet Mine area
Dillon Montana February 14 1907 County Commissioners seek sealed bids for a county road from Polaris to near the Magnet mining claim Elkhorn district via Elkhorn Hot Springs road. Bids due March 5 1907 by noon with 10 percent certified check. Right to reject all bids reserved.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Polaris
Magnet
Elkhorn
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Dillon
Jno
Notice for Samuel L. Bell final proof in Bannack Montana
Notice is hereby given that Samuel L. Bell of Bannack Montana has filed for final five year proof on Homestead Patent 12009 for the W14SW XM Sec 11 and EMSE Sec 10 T75 R12W. The proof is to be made before A S Johnson US Commissioner Dillon Montana on March 9 1907. Witnesses: Milton E. Hays Polaris Montana John Lenkersdorfer Dillon Montana William Gr ash Dillon Montana Frank Bell Bannack Montana.
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Department ‘of the Interior, Land Office
Helena
Montana
Samuel L. Bell
Bannack
Homestead Batty
A. S. Johnson
U.S
Dillon
Milton E. Hays
Polaris
John Lenkersdorfer
William Grash
Frank Bell
Frank D. Mrraccez
Register
Grazing Permits Open for Big Hole Forest Reserve 1907
Applications to graze cattle horses and sheep in the Big Hole Forest Reserve Southern Division for 1907 must be filed in Sheridan Montana on or before April 1 1907. Details on grazing fees and blank forms available on request from Supervisor J B Seeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole Forest Reserve
Southern Division
Sheridan, Mont
J. B. Seeley
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication 1907
Deseret Land filings list John Kenison of Dillon Montana and Aura Orr of Dillon Montana filing for desert land proof on 80 and 80 acre claims in Beaverhead County with dates of March 8 and March 9 1907 before U S Commissioner A S Johnson at Dillon Montana. Witnesses named include William Kennison Philip Thorpe Delvar Henderson Edgar Kennison William G Clark Frederick Porch Hurley Leach and William C Orr. Frank D Miracu s Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Mont
John Kenison
Dillon
Montana
Dry Creek
Cottonwood Creek
Beaverhead
A. S. Johnson
U. S
William Kennison
Philip Thorpe
Delvar Henderson
Edgar Kennison
Dell
Aura Orr
William G. Clark
Frederick Porch
Hurley Leach
William C. Orr
Frank D. Miracus
Register
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Abrams Claim
Desert land final proof notice for James R. Abrams of Polaris Montana filing claim No 8114 for NEY Ew NW NEYSWY NW SE Sec 9 T 65 R 13 W before A S Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon Montana on March 7 1907. Witnesses are John H Judge Harry Duffy of Polaris and William S Tash John Lenkersdorfer of Dillon. Frank D Marracre Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
James R. Abrams
Polaris
Ney
Neyswy
Nwse
A. S. Johnson
U. S
Dillon
John H. Judge
Harry Duffy
William S. Tash
John Lenkersdorfer
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George and the Hatchet
Robertus Love
M. L. Weems
Aneee
I. Smith
Justin E. Morse
Big Hole River
Willis
Felix B
Wisdom
Big Hole Basin
Nicholas Prehn
Jackson
James Edie
Nye, Schneider, Fowler & Co
Livestock Commission
Irm R. L. Riley
Blatz Beer
Milwaukee
Wiener
Muenchener
Patterson
Dillon, Mont
Bannack St
VAL Blatz Brewing CO
Milwaukee, Wis
Maurice A. Walker
Marian Buipino
C. M. Eddy
Eusanteed
Paul Brown
Wellington Dawes
Idaho and
Reeder Street
Foley
Foley & Company
City Drug Store
Dillon Bakery
GEO. R
Idaho
Pipestone Hot Springs
Arkansaw
West
Butte
N. P
Pipestone Hot Springs CO
Pipestone Springs, Mont
Vin Do Cinchona Co
Des Moines
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
LaFayette Scott
John H. Schafer
Riturda
Dillon Triviunre
Babi
Beaverend
Lew. L. Cattaway
Frank D. Miracue
Desert Land
Frank D. Mrracre
Groveland Park
Mississippi
St. Pani
Minneapolis
Catherine's
Pri
Roome Ore Sree Granesie
I Seni
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