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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
4
The article mocks the Star editor for misrepresenting county finances and revisits a debate over the Louisiana purchase. Grandma Averill counters Jefferson's actions, arguing the purchase overstepped authority, violated native rights, and compares it to the Philippine acquisition with McKinley.
Broadwater County debates tax use and county debt as the Messenger condemns wasteful spending. A reader questions the Star newspaper’s honesty while detailing charges, court costs, and a $274.25 bill to the county, urging accountability for county officials. The notice includes a creditors’ request and a call to voters on taxes.
Administrator's notice announces public auction of the estate of David P. Schultz deceased in Broadwater County Montana. It lists half interest in a quartz lode and a placer mining claim plus various personal items to be sold for cash with 10 percent down and balance after court confirmation. Auction set for September on the Townsend courthouse steps under court orders. Signatory N M Potts administrator dated August 12 1899 first publication August 17 1899.
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