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Newspaper

Townsend Messenger

Location

Townsend, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1897

Page

2

Broadwater County Official Paper Notice and Rates

A Williamstown style notice from the official Broadwater County paper dated April 15 1807 lists advertising rates at $1.00 per inch per month and mentions six months in advance and one year in advance terms. Townsend is noted as the second class matter in the post office with C H Eaton as editor and proprietor.

America Washington Muno & Co Scientific American Munn & CO Broadway New York

The Messenger Declared Official Broadwater County Newspaper

Broadwater County commissioners announce The Messenger as the official newspaper. The paper pledges to publish a clean, honest, high toned issue, avoid misstatements, and seek fair treatment for all readers and advertisers.

Broadwater the Messenger

Editor Faults County Officials in Broadwater Dispute

A Boulder Age editor blasts Broadwater county commissioners led by H S Hyatt over a county business settlement. The piece defends the commissioners, recalls historical parallels, and notes Washington reports of bank re openings with Merchants National Bank of Helena and Northwestern National Bank of Great Falls moving toward liquidation with private Conrad Bros. handling affairs.

Washington Merchants National Bank of Helena L. H. Hershfield New York W. G. Conrad Capt Couch Northwestern National Bank of

Kansas bribery probe amid school book bill controversy

Speaker Street testified that an agent for the American Book company offered $1000 cash to apply the two thirds rule in advancing bills against the school book bill and $2500 if the bill was defeated. Earhart Dayton of the government fish hatchery at Redwood Creek California delivered 50000 steelhead eggs to Bozeman Montana.

Kansas Speaker Street American Book Company Earhart Dayton Af Redwood Creek Cal Bozeman, Mont

Special Term of Meagher County Court at Townsend

The Montana district court for Meagher County orders a special term at Townsend on April 19, 1897 at 10 a m to settle pleadings set cases for trial draw a jury for the June term and handle other business as may come before the court. The order is dated April 5, 1897 and signed by F K Strong.

Townsend Broadwater County Montana

Supreme Court Advances Joint Tariff Case Without Hearing

On Monday the Supreme Court granted a motion to advance the joint tariff association case but refused a hearing for the present term. The action preserves the case for future consideration while skipping a full oral argument this term.

Supreme Court of the United States Joint Tariff Association

Notice of Land Classification for Mineral Lands in Montana

Register C. P. Blakeley announces under the 1895 act that land in the Northern Pacific grant in Montana is classified nonmineral. Protest rights run sixty days, with Exhibit B open to inspection and final classifications pending Interior review.

Tereof Secretary of the Interior C. P. Blakeley Register

Notice of Patent Application for Duncan Menor Keno Shaw Placer

John B. Wilson filed an 1897 patent application under mining laws for 75.69 acres of placer ground in Park Mining District Broadwater County Montana near Boulder. The survey covers multiple townships and ranges with detailed bearings and corner points. The notice was posted February 24, 1897, in the placer locality with McCague listed.

U.S. Land Office Hiilena Mont John B. Wilson Congress Duncan Menor Keno Shaw Piier Broadwater Jefferson County Montana Recorder of Boulder Shaw Cor Cor. No R & McCague

Notice to Co Owner on Grey Home quartz Lode Mine Claim

Co owner John Hammon and heirs are notified of labor and improvements on the Gray Home quartz Lode mining claim in Park district Jefferson county Montana. The undersigned paid 10000 for 1896 representation, one third for your interest, and you must contribute within ninety days after publication or the claim will become property of the payor under the Revised Statutes. Dated Hassel Montana January 16 1897. First publication January 21 1897.

John Hammon United States Park Jefferson County Montana Sai County Hassel A J. Duruts

Notice of Protest in Bozeman Land District

The Bozeman Land Office summons all interested parties to testify on May 17 1897 regarding a protest against land classified non mineral Lot 4.5 and 6 in section 8 town 2 north range 2 east filed by J N Alderson and E M Lamb. Testimony will guide the final decision.

Section Six Township One Section Thirty-Three Bozeman Montana Board of Mineral Land Commissioners Bozeman Land District State of Montana J. N. Alderson E M. Lamb United States Land Office C P, Blakeley Register John FP. Asbury

Notice to Co-Owners on Mineral Claims in Montana

Henry Bivens and heirs must contribute to labor and improvements on the Gold Bug Banner and Clipper Quartz Lode mining claims for 1895 and 1896 to hold title. If contributions are not made within ninety days of service or publication, the subscriber MekY Barker will acquire ownership under Revised Statutes. Located near Mowatana Gulch head, Diamond City Meagher County Montana.

Henry Bivens United Staes Dee Meagher County Montana Banner United States Meky Barker Wis

Mining Patent Plea for Zenith and Hull Placer Claims

Henry G. Melntire of Helena seeks patent for the Zenith and Hull placer claims in Park district Broadwater county Montana. The notice lists survey points and distances, adjoining claims, and requires adverse claimants to file within sixty days. first publication dated March 2 1867.

Henry G. Melntire Helena Montana Broadwater Jefferson County State of United States Uhenece Recorders Office Boulder Recorder of Zemith Henry G. McIntire

Patent application for three Montana lode mining claims

Henry G. McIntire of Helena Montana files March 2 1897 for 127 linear feet of the Peacock lode 670 feet of Elk lode and 1274 feet of Cariboo lode with surface ground in Park District Broadwater County Montana. Survey Nos 5004 5065 and 5066 cover 401 0.90 and 17.43 acres respectively totaling 2234 acres. Adjoining claims and recording pages named. Adverse claims must file with the Register before date. First publication March 25 1897.

U. S. Land Office Helena Mont Henry G. McIntire Aitress Montana Elk Lode Cariboo County of Broadwater Jefferson State of Montana State of N. R R. 1 Corner No Recorder of Jefferson County Boulder Recorders Office Recorder Diamond Lode Samuel Lewis James Rees Crown Hill John 8. Miller Peacock Lode Cariboo Lode Henry G.elntire Peacock Register Cond. States Land Office Wnhereof

Notice of Marginal Proof by Mareh Lrd 1897

Notice is given that David Frank Shull has filed intent to marginal proof in support of his homestead claim H. EB. No. 8526 for the W 4, N W 4, Lots 7 and 3, Sec. 26, Tp. 5 N, R. 2 E. The proof will be before the Clerk of the District Court, Broadwater County, Montana, on April 17, 1897. Witnesses: W. B. Loranta, John Harwood, John Shull, N. O. Bowman, all of Toston, Montana. Date of first publication March 8, 1897.

Mareh Lrd Broadwater County Townsed Montana David Frank Shull N. W W. BK Loranta John Harwood John Shull N. O. Bowman Toston W. E. Cox Register

Valley Lodge Meeting Notice for Saturday Evening

Valley Lodge No 21 A F meets every 4th Saturday in P C Hall. Visiting brothers invited to attend. W W Harry W M Dra G W Gitta See y

F.L. T. North Star Lodge No Hall T.N. Averius N. G. Kk Townsend Lodge No S Masonic Hall Broadway Townsend Belcher M W WC. Whaley Garnett The Order C.ually T. Wisthrop Powers W. M Anna Keen Montana Valley Temple No.1 Patriarchal Circle of America Paterichs Pottarn Roodsy School Toston Sp. m Keep Creek Lavinia Chapel Crow Creek W. T. Goulder

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Official C. H. Eaton Boulder Age H.S. Hyatt Balaam of Meagher Strong, F. K. Arm Pala Register’s Department OF the Interior U. Land Office Northern Pacific Railroad Company Marel Exahibid A Lande Township Three Section Township Four Township Theese Section Twenty-Five Wee Thomas and Fick AL K STABI Ose Gilt Edge Crawford Heteva Mostana Ninth Judicial District Chambers F. K. Arms. Rong Ldwdmehis Soeocoeo Aa A.M Beaver Creek Gold Mining Company Helena, Montana D. M. Lord Randolph Street Chicago Pense of Sale Fred. Honkamp Trade Building Pioor Chicago, Il Lord & Marry Cash Store Ers Lloyd and Murray Cash Store Fidetirr Methodist Episcopal Curch Ee m Radersture Beaver Creek Winston, Y. P. Society Gro, D. Kise Pastor M. BE. Church, South Herman Berg Notary Townsend, Mont W. E. Tierney & CO Baxter Baume Samuel Lenhart Doneo & Grimm AND Wrhins Hazeltons Thomas Dixon Kine Northern Pacific Depot W. C. Pierce Deal Restaurant J. S. Mitchell Prop Peter J. Meloy Alex. G. Carson Harness and Saddles
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