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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
2
The Townsend Messenger lists advertising rates at one dollar per inch per month with prepayment options and mentions mailing and post office handling details. It notes a February 7 publication line and references a town event or listing for the week, reflecting typical 1897 newspaper boilerplate.
The opinion notes that the municipal council will steer a crucial year as the county seat and hub for mining stock and farming regions. It praises a progressive mayor and warns against extravagance while urging a city sewerage plan, more housing, improved streets, sidewalks, and the creation of a building association to fuel growth.
Opinion piece arguing Spain’s finances and brutal war conduct shock global opinion. The Cuban struggle commands broad American sympathy, with belief Cuba will gain freedom. Mentions President Cleveland Olney and prospects under McKinley and Sherman, and declares Viva Cuba Libre.
Montana voters backed the Free Book system in statewide school elections, seen as a prudent reform. The plan aims to reduce costs, raise attendance, and promote careful use of shared books, easing burdens on families with multiple children.
The municipality votes for one trustee amid factional push and zeal similar to larger cities. Free text books are not the issue as many oppose the movement. Prof. G. R. McDonald is improving school operations, and the amended school law prompts many inquiries from outside districts about changes. Our schools are in excellent hands.
Governor Smith reports on the Miles City reform school faulting the legislature's representation. He finds funds wisely spent, inmates well fed, and punishments not too severe in some cases. He commends the directors and new superintendent B C White.
The United States gunboat Helena completed a speed trial at 154 knots per hour over the full course and earned a $56,000 bonus for exceeding the contract speed.
The National Bimetallist arrives in a refreshed edition with a revised format and a noticeably larger frame, signaling a shift in presentation while retaining its core financial and cataloging focus.
Notice from Bozeman Land District states a protest filed January 12 1897 against a land report classifying Sec 3 Tp 2 N R 2 E as non mineral. J N Anderson and E M Lamb challenge the ruling. A hearing is set May 17 1887 at 10 o clock to determine the land’s true character before Register Blakeley and Receiver Abury.
Mary Barker issues a notice to Henry Bivens and heirs that she has spent 100 on labor and improvements for the Gold Bug Banner Clipper Quartz Lode mining claims in 1895 and 1896 to hold the claims under Section 2324. If co-owners do not contribute within ninety days, their interest may be sold to the subscriber. First published January 21, 1997.
No. 3802 notices John B Wilson filed March 9 1897 for 75.69 acres of placer ground in Park Broadwater Montana survey No 370 with amended locations Duncan Menor Shaw on record in Jefferson County Boulder. The claim lies in unsurveyed township 6 north ranges east and west with detailed parcel bearings and distances from a long sequential survey. Adjoining claim is St Louis Placer Tierney McCague. First publication March 18.
Co owner A J Curvis informs John Hammon and heirs that $10000 was expended for 1896 on the Giray Horse Quarts Lode Claim in Park Running district Jefferson county Montana. If Hammon does not pay his one third share within 90 days after publication, Curvis may acquire Hammon’s interest under Section 2324 RSUS. Dated Hassel Montana January 16 1897 with first publication January 21.
Henry G. McIntire of Helena Montana has filed Mining Patent Application No 3808 for the Zenith and Hult placer mining claims in the unorganized Wark district Broadwater formerly Jefferson county Montana. The Zenith claim covers 19.85 acres and is described by a detailed survey starting at a US Location Monument, with adjoining claims to the south and north. Adjoining Hull placer to the east and Zenith to the north, the area lies about two and a quarter miles from the nearest jodes. All adverse claimants must file within sixty days from the first publication. W E Cox Register. First publication March 25 1597.
Henry G. McIntire of Helena Montana filed this patent application for 22.31 acres across the Peacock Elk and Cariboo lode mining claims in Park unorganized district Broadwater County with surfaces shown on plots 5064 5065 and 566. Adjoining claims named include Carbonate Diamond Crown Hill and Rik lodes. All adverse claimants must file within sixty days of first publication March 25 1897.
U S Land Office Helena Montana publishes republication of patent applications by Ajax Mining Company for Stray Horse and Richmond Lodes in Jefferson County. Details describe survey points, areas totaling 40.44 acres, prior and amended locations, posting dates, and lack of adjoining or conflicting claims. Notice posted March 26, 1896 and February 23, 1897. E Cox Register. Date of first publication March 4, 1809.
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