Commission Report on Utah Polygamy and Territorial Governance
The Government Commission's Utah report finds polygamy still practiced covertly and urges strict measures. It endorses limiting Mormon influence, expanding district court jurisdiction over polygamy cases, longer sentences for unlawful cohabitation, and immigration controls while warning against admitting Utah as a state.
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Commission
First Tax Commission
Congress
Mormon Church
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
Utah
Cobh
Men of Letters and Literary Figures in Brief
A survey of writers and their fortunes notes M Renna declining foreign writing bids, Andrew Lang’s fairy tales in London, Browning’s $5,000 yearly literary income, and Ruskin receiving a Cork gift of rare minerals including five uncut Brazilian diamonds. It also mentions Henry James on maternal choices, Bancroft and Van Buren, and others like Boers, Paine, Dickens anecdotes, Daudet choosing bachelorhood over marriage, and his eventual happy marriage to Julie Allard.
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M. Renna
Andrew Lang
London
Browning
Ruskin
Cork High
Henry James
George Bancroft
Martin van Buren
Mr. Banes
van Buren
Ivorge Boers
Rider Hinggard
Oliel
Bey Ploleny
University of
To Ipoie
Father Bargy
Oxford
Bradish
Doh. Paine
Ebpartele
Pharaoh
Pape
Dickens
Colonist Sleeper Service Adds Comfort on Overland Route
The Overland Route recently added improved sleeper cars with separate rooms for ladies and gentlemen and sliding headboards. Porter service, ample water, and no-stops policy are noted. the plan promises affordable, comfortable travel, with a money back guarantee. Advertisements promote Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and Dr Acker’s English Remedy, with testimonials from New York and local drugstores.
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Vhe
Union Paccic Rataway
Aise Anere
Notice of Intention to Take Proof on Desert Land Claim
James Montgomery of Dillon Montana files notice to take proof on his desert land claim for the lots SE SW SE NW SE section 7, township range. Before the clerk of the district court of Beaverhead County in Dillon on the date to be fixed, witnesses named include Cooke, Hepmitin, Batterton, Pendleton, and Pendleton.
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Othee
Helena
Monty
James Montgomery
Dillon
Montana
District Court
Benserhead County
Mont
Jilion
Mont.o
Wes
Usitep Soares
Qerich
Heicnt
Romain
Flowerhoad
Cain
Fetu
Newi
Sws. i
Life Seo. Au
Ty Trict
Beavertoad County
Mer
Sid Tao
Montgomere
Frank Pendleton
James Hl
Thitterten
Rank A
Hensel
Wisden
Teesett Ga
Notice for Publication Tarn Office Mont
Notice to public records shows a settler named in Tarn County Mont has filed intent to make final proof to establish residence and claim to land. Proof scheduled before the district court on a Saturday in November in 19th century shorthand with witnesses named to support continuity of residence and cultivation.
Pleivnat Montana Teen Voc Office Notice
Fragmentary OCR records a homestead claim notice from Pleivnat Montana with names and witnesses, listing Nov 16 as filing context. The text is garbled but indicates testimony and proof of residence for a claimant and related witnesses.
Notice of Final Proof in Melon Montana Land Office
Notice is hereby given that an armed weather has filed notice of intention to mark final proof in support of his claim. Proof will be made before the judge or clerk of the district court at Dillon Montana on Saturday Nov 16. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation: Alife dl McVay dunes tnnis Quttinatn Owen Broderick Wy Meyers. The trustees of school district Nee sell for cash at the Dillon National Bank. Interest notes and terms follow per local notice.
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Debt
Mont
Eettler
Ceckoot
I. McVies
Caid Fett
Gantes Cnois
Owen George Sumit
Prederich Wi Moyers
Allot Wisdot
S.W. Laxciounk
Voc
Pleivnat
Gengores
Dilton
Manton
Steedas
Quitevin Owen
Prederek
Mort
Melon
Mont.het
Wettler
Elain
District Court of
Heatwoth
Willon
Mant
Gieorge Scordele
Homestead
Dand
Alife dl
McVay
Dunes
Quttinatn Owen
Broderick
Cerels
Ajdo Isi
Dillon Nationg Fank
Citvial
Dillon
Boawerteud
Montana
Sid County
Legal notice on renewed appearance and witness testimony
A court or official notice requires parties to appear and provide testimony regarding alleged failures to plant grow seeds or cuttings. The document names involved individuals and places Willen, Mont, and Navis while referencing dates and an official clerk and attorney. The language denotes a formal proceeding demanding evidence and responses by a set deadline.
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Hector Crofetiuris
Ssa
Willen
Mont
Navis
Local Hlothes Court Proceedings Reveal Name Mix
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a October 12 hearing in Helena Montana with references to several individuals and places. The text mentions parties and dates, along with scattered surnames and locations, forming a provisional court record fragment.
Desert Land, Pinal Project Notice of Desert Claim
A Montana district court notice lists detention and reclamation actions for desert land in Beaverhead and Pinal counties with witnesses named for proving complete qualification of claims. Proceedings set in Dillon and Piton on October 6 with intents to bind claimants to specific mineral and water rights.
Fragmented Public Notice With Local Official Names
A damaged OCR style notice references public action and local officials. It mentions Bass Soumty, PM loans, and a list of residents or claimants. Names such as Merry Joanery Matthese Brown and Cold Matson appear amid unclear details and scattered abbreviations.
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Anton
Bass
Hamid
Isrecyeer
Merry Joanery Matthese Brown
Matson
Inniek
Montgorth
Notice of Intention to Make Prairie Desert Land Claim
Martin Bates of Reavertetd county gives notice of intention to make a desert land claim and proof of irrigation and reclamation. Proceedings take place before the district court clerk of Measerhead county in Dillon Montana on a Saturday in November. Witnesses include George P L Romiin John C Roenutin Anton He Jackson Herman Jackson of Wisdom Montana and Lisciuouner Hegister.
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Geta
Pena
Martin Bates
Reavertetd
Preceton
District Court
Measerhead County
Dillon
Montana
George PL Romiin
John ¢. Roenutin
Anton He. Jackson
Herman Jackson
All of Wisdom
Monthed S,w
Lisciuouner
Hegister
Settler Notice of Intention to Make Final Proof
Notice is given that John Paddock has filed intent to make final proof in support of his claim for lands in section 3, township 3, west, at the district courthouse in Dillon, Montana, before Clerk W. Lancione. He names Stephen O. Vance and others as witnesses. objections or protests must be filed with the Interior Department.
The Montana Territory summons Beaverhead County case
Broad summons issued by the First Judicial District of the Montana Territory in Beaverhead County. Defendants Rippey and Mippesy are ordered to appear in district court and answer a complaint seeking debts totaling 28 dollars plus interest from a March date. If ignored, the court will render judgment for the demanded sum and costs. Assistant clerk signatures appear at the end.
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Mostana
Beaverhead
Phu
Rippey
Montana
Mippesy
Montinus
Useranty
Utis
Caraver
Svn
Land Office patent application for mining claim in Montana Territory
The estate administrators John Chase and Christian Snyder filing notice of a patent application for a mining claim of 3800 acres in Beaverhead County Montana Territory. The document details search and survey records, coordinates, and legal description, with the filing in the district office and references to Measurianlenuag language and official dates.
Patent Application Amid Montana Land Claim Notice
A rough transcription shows a patent application notice for Flora claim in Beaverhead County Montana Territory. It describes a survey based parcel with corner stakes, bearings and distances, referencing Smith and Wooley lodes and a mineral claim area of about one acre cited in the Beaverhead County records.
Lode mining claim filed in Beaverhead County Montana
Lafayearte Seu wntas applies for the Reform lode mining claim in Beaverhead County with 1200 feet of lode and surface rights. The claim sits in section 6 and ties to official survey markers and corner points, described by detailed field notes and magnetic variation. The filing, recorded by Beaverhead County recorder in Dillon, names Walter S. Manandonsa as register and references nearby lode locations Governor Tilden and Wooley lodes.
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Lanithier
Helen
Mont
Bisbee
Lafayearte
Monta
Organia
Beaverhead County
UU Ty
South Ringe
Dillon
Tilden
S.W. Manandonsa
Miner applies for US patent on vein lode in Beaverhead Montana
William G. Shen files for a US patent covering a vein and surface claim in the unorganized Wing mining district Beaverhead County Montana. The plot contains about seven hundred feet of vein and nine feet of surface, with field notes and official survey plates on file. Nearby lodes include the May and John lodes with bearings described in the county records.
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Helena
Mont
Wal Bs
Willian G. Shen
Dillon
Montana
Moses “Phompeon
Whee
Kingston
Sierra County
Manel Trauma
Cligaingi
Sierm
N. Mahan
Beaverheat
Montana Territory
Dow
Idegrees
Numlet
Sus Neres
Beaverhead
Wilson
H S.W. Basanotsn
Mining claim notice for Heaverhead county Montana
Public notice from a U S Land Office Helena Montana details a mining patent claim for the Che tiovenner Mine near Argenta in Beaverhead County Montana. It names Lafayette Scott and the Heferin lode with survey notes, boundaries and a 68 acre area, recorded in Dillon county records.
Vane Minis ee Gio Metta Di
Fragmentary text lists names Vane Minis ee Gio Metta Di with unclear roles or context in the damaged OCR segment.
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Tee Sa
Gio
Metta
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Register
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John Oh Mrevsettap
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Christian Snyder
Charles Chase
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Beavertead County
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County Recorder
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Erhead County
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