Montana Admitted to Statehood in 1889 Proclamation
President Benjamin Harrison proclaims that Montana meets all congressional conditions for admission to the Union. The act of February 22, 1889, provided that Montana elect a constitutional convention, ratify a proposed constitution, and be certified by state officials before final admission. The proclamation, dated November 8, 1889, declares Montana a state and bears seal of the United States.
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Harrison
Congress of the
United States
Montana
Benjamin Harrison
United States of America
Washington
Bexypasin Parison
James G. Blaine
Anarchists Celebrate Slim Chicago Meeting and Flag Incident
The Chicago anarchists meeting on Nov. 10 was sparse with only a minor sensation when Mrs. Parsons waved a red flag torn down by police. Ceremonies at the cemetery were tame, with about a third as many attendees as last year. Similar interest appeared in Kansas City and St. Louis amid the broader oil industry note linking Standard Oil to Pittburg refineries in a multi million dollar deal.
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Chicago
Parsons
Kansas City
St. Louis
Final Proof Notice for John B. Smith in Beaverhead County
Notice is given that John B. Smith filed intent to make final proof for preemption claim No. Syq4 in Beaverhead County Montana. Proof will be before the district clerk in Dillon on December 0 1480. Witnesses testifying include Plane Van Coanp Jarnick John Keller and James McLaughlin all of Dillon.
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Unites States
Lash Orrick Uecava
Most
Beaverhead County
Mont
Dillon
John BB. Samith
Plane van Coanp
Dimes Jarnick
John Keller
Jmes McLaughlin
Montana
Chinese Funeral Rites in San Francisco Explored
An account from the Chinese quarter describes funeral customs with professional mourners, white dress, and ritual beating of gongs to scare away spirits. Food, wine, and joss paper accompany the bier, as the procession moves to the grave and offerings are left to appease gods and devils.
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San Francisco
Bute
God of Waters
C. L
Pittaburg Bulletin
There Be No Parting There At Jubilee
A Detroit Bree Press fragment recalls a Michigan Central depot farewell among a religious group. An aged singer uplifted a memory filled hymn while traveling men and others joined in a chorus once heard fifty years ago in a home choir before the group dispersed with cheerful, bittersweet goodbyes.
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Ohlimensaung iv
Detroit
Bree Press
Colonist Sleepers Added On Union Pacific Overland Route
The Union Pacific Railway has added colonist sleepers built by the Pullman Company. Each car carries fourteen sections with separate boiler rooms for ladies and gentlemen and sliding head boards for privacy. A uniformed porter attends passengers and smoking is prohibited.
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Union Pacific Railway
Pullman Company
Notice of Intent for Prove Up in Beaverhead County
Notice is given that Jot Workly of Bannich Montana has filed intent to make proof to establish continuous residence and cultivation on the SW NE, NWY SEM in section 0. The hearing will occur November 16 at Dillon Montana before the Beaverhead County district court clerk. Witnesses include Louis Kreger Henry Dagger Matthew Brown and David J. Merson of Bannich Montana and N W Lancuokse Meister.
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Helena
Mont
District Court
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Manon
Jang
Viet Louis Kreger
Henry Dagger
Matthew Brown
David J. Merson
Bannich
Mont Qd
Lancuokse
Meister
Notice of Final Proof on Homestead in Montana District
Land Office at Helena Montana reports Alfred McVay has filed for final proof in support of his homestead application number 2090 for the SEW section 4 Tind lat See g. He will testify November 26 1889 before the district court judge or clerk at Dillon Montana. Witnesses named include Dawes Tones Quitman Owen George Smith Frederick W Meyers and S L Wisdom. H Langhorne Register
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Helena
Mont
Dillon
Alfred McVay
Pease
Vine Dawes
Quitman Owen
George Smith
Frederick W Meyers
Sltof Wisdom
V. Langhorne
Hegister
Notice of Timber Claim by Pabdbewttan settler in Helena
Notice from the Land Office at Helena Montana dated October 4 1880 indicates that the nine settler filed intent to make proof of residence and cultivation for a timber claim. Proof will be before the district court judge or district court clerk in Didion Montana on Saturday November 6 1880. Witnesses listed include Contadts reson upon and others from Wiss I Have Una. LANGHORNE Register
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Helena
Mont
Didion
Dines
Henins
Prederck
Wl Meyers
George Siith
Death Notice for George Saith Final Proof Hearing
Notice of intention to make final proof for homestead entry No. 669 by George Saith. Proof to be given before the district court judge or clerk in Pillow Mont on November 186. Names listed include Alfred Hi McVay and others.
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George Saith
SEY
SESW
SREW
Alfred Hi
McVay
Domestones
Quatian Gwen
Peecerick Wy Mevers
Wesdom
Homestead Filing Ad Protects Montana Land Claim
A notice from a settler in Dillon Montana announces intent to file for a homestead in Wisdom County near Dillon. Joseph I Sayles previously made entry No 4307 for the southwest quarter of section five township one north range eight west with residence and cultivation expected. The filing lists residents Frank A Housel William Ratledge Jatin W Wright and Frank Pendleton of Wisdom Montana as witnesses or claimants.
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United States Lawn Office
Ienesa
Most
District Court
Heaverheads County
Montana
Dillon
Joseph I. Sayles
S.W. Job N. WK
R. W
Frank A. Housel
William Ratledge
Jatin W. Wright
Frank Pendleton
All of Wisdom
Mont. S. W
Notice For Publication U S Land Office Helena
Notice for publication from the U S Land Office Helena Mont dated November 1889 announces proof of continuous residence and cultivation for land in Beaverhead County Dillon Montana. The applicant J Farward Harper will appear December 16 1889 before the district court to confirm claim under section 1 8 Alp 084s with witnesses Joseph C Buston William C Morro Frederick Vinighn and Qaitan Owen all of Wiel dlaw Montana.
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U. S. Land Office
Helena
Mont
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Montana
J. Farward Harper
Joseph C. Buston
Willian C. Morro
Frederick Vinighn
Qaitan Owen
Wiedlaw, Mont
Notice of proof for homestead entry in Montana lands
Land Office Helena Montana shows a settler filing notice of proof in support of his claim. The hearing before the district court clerk at Dillon occurs October 1. The entry covers lots 3 and 1 and Ey SW see ta in Tp 3S Ra W. Residence and cultivation required. Witnesses listed include Clayton Be Stanfield William Oliver Ozzie Willis and Fred Hopp.
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Helena
Mont
Nova
Rsa
District Court of Weaverhead
Dillon
Umm
Andrew Barber
Lind
Viet Clayton
Stanfield
William¢. Oliver
Ozzie Willis
Fred Hopp
Allot Willis
Weil S.W. Lancnonne
Register
Notice of final and preemption proof in Beaverhead County
Notice from the Land Office Helena Mont November 6 1886 that claimants Anthony Barrett and Franklin M Andrus will make final proof of their preemption and homestead entries before the Beaverhead County district clerk in Dillon Mont on December 16 1886. Witness lists include Elijah Ames Charles Jones James Mansfield Lovarin A Harkness Martin Darrett Joseph Co Matlen and David E Metlen with locations Amesville Hennoch and Dillon.
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Helena
Mont
Noveo
Court of
Ziton
Vine Franklin M. Andrus
Vand
Vies Lovarin A. Harkness
Martin Darrett
Hhennach
Cane Joseph Co Matlen
David E. Metlen
Dilton
Teeta
S.W. Laxcudenr
Register
Jollowinge
Otlon
All kinds of job printing at this office
A brief classified notice states the office offers a full range of job printing services for orders of any size. It highlights quick turnaround and competitive pricing for forms stationery and promotional materials.
Notice of Claim Proof Hearing at Beaverhead County
Land Office in Helena Montana notifies that a tow in settler has filed notice to prove his claim before the Clerk of the District Court Dillon Montana on November 25 1980. Philippe named as claimant with witnesses Simeon Ketes Emil C Brae rothers and Allen Blick all of Dillon to prove continuous residence and cultivation of NW quarter Section 4 Township 17 Range 5.
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Helena
Mont
Getty
Wiste, OG
Beaverhead
Dillon, Mont
Sind
Simeon Ketes
Emil CT. Braerothers
Allen Blick
Dillon
Bate
Notice of Filing Proof for Land Preemption in Beaverhead
Land Office at Helena Montana announces that settler Lewin Krenger has filed intent to prove up his preemption in various sections. A Beaverhead county hearing will occur in Dillon on November 30 before the clerk of the district circuit court. Witnesses include David J. Pierson Frederick W Patinist Matthew Brown and Charles Miller all of Vas nack Montana.
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Helena
Mat
Nanes
Beaverhead County
Mont
Dillon
Monto
Vine Lewin Krenger
Osi
David J. Pierson
Frederick W
Matthew Brown
Charles Miller
Vasnack, Mont, Vari
Bond sale notice for Beaverhead County Montana bonds
Sealed proposals for 820005 Beavertee county bonds to run ten years with 6 percent interest payable annually in New York Chicago or at the county treasurer's Dillon Montana office. Bonds issued under act of the Fifteenth Legislative Assembly of Montana Territory approved March 6 1883. By order of County Board W A Jones County Clerk
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Beaver Tee
New York
Chicago
Dillon
Montana
la Gitive Assembly
Montana Territory
Mare
W. A. Jones
Complaint on Timber Culture Laws in Beaverhead County
The U S Land Office Helena Montana notes a timber culture complaint filed April 26 against Peter Larsen for failure to cultivate or plant trees on land in Beaverhead County. Parties must appear November 4 at 11 oclock to respond and testify before the court at Dillon Montana.
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U.S. Land Office
Helena
Montsept
Godelins Dyainet
Peter Larsen
Rzow
Beaverhead
Bia Ant
Welock
Acm
Dillon
Ment
Barat
Attornes
Sale of School Bonds in Dilley City
Trustees of the district plan to issue bonds at 8 dollars each with a 14 day term and interest at a stated rate. The county and district officials reserve the right to adjust terms after the sale. R. J. Moore, Clerk.
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Dilley
Bextory
Sarid
Saad
Pty
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