Funeral for Judge Henry M Fitch at Sheridan Mont
Judge Henry M Fitch longtime Sheridan resident and former Fort Peck agricultural superintendent died January 20 1898 after three months illness at his home near Sheridan He was born March 7 1832 in Ohio and educated at Oberlin College He served as justice of the peace and led Sheridan Sabbath School for about thirty years He and his wife Lydia Day moved west in 1864 arriving in Virginia City Montana and later settling in Sheridan His religious devotion and teaching left a lasting mark on the community including heartfelt tributes from his Sabbath School children.
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Sheridan
Mont
Henry Martin Fitch
Henry M. Fitch
Sheffield
Lorain County
Ohio
Bert Brett
Genoa
J. H. Long
Oberlin
B. F. Knapp
Khayyea
Oregon
Willard H
Laura F. Hedley
H. M. Fitch
Western Reserve
Berkshire County
Maas
Oberlin College
Lydia A. Day
West
Virginia City
Agricultural Department
Fort Peck Indian Agency
M. E. Church
U. S
Congregational Church
M.E. Church
Sheridan Sabbath School
Christ
Hia Place
Blacksmith shop expands as community notes grow
Special correspondence details the Covill and Thomas machine shop expanding, with Glasser and Foster overseeing the build. Other items report travels, family visits, revival meetings planned at M E church, district No.5 hiring a third teacher, and farewells to Miss Tesella and John Dudley amid local social scenes.
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Sunray
James Covill
Frank Thomas
Ohay
Glasser
Bert Foster
Harry Gohn
Sheridan
California
M. E
District No. 5
John Dudley
L. Whitman
Salt Lake
Sheridan Silver Cornet
John
Pageville Notes: Local Visits and New Arrival
Special correspondence from Pacivini reports Mrs. J. M. Page and daughter Lena returning from Dillon. Mrs. Wm. Clark visited friends in Pageville and hosted Mrs. R. W. Page. Neila Christianson traveled to Dillon while Ford Burtch visited Pageville. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nye welcome a baby boy. J. M. Page made a quick trip to Silver Star.
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Pacivini
J. M. Page
Dillon
Lena
Wm. Clark
Pageville
R. W. Page
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bushnell
Neila Christianson
W. R. Page
Ford Burtch
Wm. Nye
Silver Star
Local Notes From Purner Springs And Nearby
Miss Bridget Donegan left for her home in Butte with her nieces Julia and Mollie Donegan. Mrs Martha Christnot and daughter Clemma returned from Sheridan. G W Pendarvis came from South Boulder on business and plans to move to Klondike by March. Letters say Mr and Mrs W H Maloney arrived safely at Divide Montana on the 14th. Herbert Fenner of Nevada City bade farewell and headed for Klondike. Mr and Mrs B F Powers and sons Ray and Lealie spent Christmas with the Story family at Ennis.
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Purner Springs
Bridget Donegan
Butte
Sheridan
Julia
Mollie Donegan
Martha Christnot
Clemma
G. W. Pendarvis
South Boulder
Divide, Mont
Herbert Fenner
Nevada City
Klondike
Dear Friends and Neighbors Salute Ill Husband
To the many friends and neighbors who have been kind and helpful in caring for our husband and father during his eleven week illness we extend heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for their comfort and support.
Alaska's Gold Promises Spark Emigration and Growth
Newspapers debate Alaska gold prospects and their potential to boost industry, infrastructure, and eventual statehood. Optimists predict vast output and population rise, while some warn of risks and hardships faced by early would be prospectors.
Poultry Tips From St Louis Republic
Geese and ducks should be fully feathered before killing and eggs kept dry to avoid mustiness. Minercas Leghorns and black Spanish are valuable layers. adjust feed to restart laying. Fat hens should have grain reduced. fatten fowls before fully matured. Early well developed pallets make good winter layers. select before market. Boiled wheat aids young poultry. provide freedom to reduce soft shell eggs. Ducks fatten on soft feed. mix one part cornmeal one part bran with meat for a good ration. Broody hens after break up signal overfatness.
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St. Louis Republic
Town Topics and City Developments Across Cities
A compilation of brief notes from New York Chicago Boston and Omaha discussing population estimates, expositions and contracts, jail facilities, aldermanic corruption, and shifting commercial power. The items critique population figures, note upcoming building work, highlight civic improvements, and compare regional commerce.
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Chicago
New York Tribune
Omaha Bes
New York
United States
Boston
Boston Advertiser
Cornell Defeats Cedar Boats in Historic Paper Boat Regatta
The New York Sun notes Cornell dominance in rowing terms dating to 1875. It describes repeated victories by paper boats over cedar and other materials at national and international regattas, including beaverwyck and Henley, with Cornell testing English, aluminium, and cedar craft before settling on paper boats as fastest.
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Yale
Harvard
Columbia
Henley
Winnipeg
Thonley
Varsity
Courtney
Poughkeepsie
New York Sun
Wonders of Science curing consumption promised free bottles
T A Slocum M D of New York claims a reliable cure for pulmonary tuberculosis and chest troubles. He offers three free bottles of his New Discoveries to readers who write, stating cures claimed in letters from his labs in Europe and America.
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T. A. Slocum
New York City
Science Daily
M.D
Pine Street
New York
Dillon Tribune
Palmerville Travel Pitch Promises Fast Trains and Dining
A Sears style rail promo urges readers to ask O. J. ticket agent about the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul route. It highlights electric lighted steam heated palace vestibule trains between Omaha Chicago and St Paul Chicago with superb dining car service and pay for what you get. It notes close connections at Omaha and St Paul to the East and offers rates timetables and maps by writing LL Coerm Salt Lake City.
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Dillon
Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Omaha
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Cascarats Candy Cathartic advertised as liver stimulant
An old advertisement promotes Cascarats Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation and sluggish liver with claims it can cure a range of ailments. The copy offers 10¢ 25¢ and 50¢ prices, a sample and booklet free, and guarantees refunds through druggists.
Notice of Public Sale of Beaverhead Real Estate
Administrators of the estate of William Gilbert announce a public auction under Montana district court order. Property includes 480 acres in sections 28 and 33, township 7S 9W with water rights, plus Dillon town lot described by Idaho and Morse streets. Sale January 2, within Dillon courthouse. cash terms, 10 percent at bid acceptance. Minimum bids set at 2800 ranch property and 750 town property.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Wm. R. Gilbert
Beaverhead
Dillon
Nontana
Idaho and
Morse Etreave
Poindexter & Orr
Morse Street
Idaho Street
Moree
Court House
United States
Change of Term for Montana District Court
The order sets regular terms of the Fifth Judicial District court for 18th century Montana. Terms commence in Co-wit Yordofferson county on the first Monday in January April July and October. Beaverhead Madison counties hold sessions on specified Mondays in February May August November and March June September December.
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Tate
Montana
Yordofferson County
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Jefferson County
Pannen
Complaint to Cancel Public Land Entry in Beaverhead County
Native U S Land Office Missoula Montana publishes summons for George N Lawrence vs Andrew G Hay over alleged abandonment of entry for fraction 4 0 Kmetry No 2045 dated August 1 1488 at 844 SW 500 17 Tp 1 south Range 1 west Beaverhead County Montana Respondents must appear January 2 1804 before U S Commissioner W A Vrancia at Idaho Montana to testify and provide evidence for final hearing February 18018 before Missoula Land Office Register and Receiver.
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John. M. Evans
Notice of Publication for Mining Claim 8018 Katharine Slode Hill Side
Notice filed by William A. Clark of Butte Montana seeks a patent for 1606 linear feet of the Katharine Slode and 1500 linear feet of Hill side lode located in Beaverhead County Montana within the Helena land office. The description includes survey corners bearings and acreages totaling 51.06 acres with official field notes and plats on file. First published January 7.
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William A. Clark
Butte
Beaverhead County
U. S
Beara
Wirner No. 1
Aurvey No
Township
Nonth
Range
Basia
Recorder
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