Broadwater County Officials Face Public Scrutiny Over Assessments
A Downsend Messenger commentary critiques Broadwater county commissioners and officials, detailing alleged missteps in property assessments. It highlights Assessor Whaley’s reputed thorough work and cites a range of reductions across farm lands mining gear town lots and real estate while noting legal equalization powers and a lack of affidavits on some properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whaley
Board of Commissioners
Equalization Council
Bank of
Townsend
Dee
Grubb
Criticisms of County Board Marks Political Corruption Debacle
The piece blasts the county board for inept taxation decisions and graft links to Hyatt and Schreiber. It cites rebates to a mining syndicate and a farmer denied relief, accusing the board of wasteful contracts and delayed adjournments. It notes losses from public printing and high convict roundups. The article condemns trusts and middle-class decline amid taxation inequities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Convention
Rome
Hyatt and Schreiber
Board of County Commissioners
Schreiber
F. L. Currie
The National Land List Real Estate Paper Ad
The National Land List published by The National Land ers Publishing Co. Green Ridge Missouri promotes land and property exchanges. Single copies by mail cost 10 cents and the paper claims nationwide circulation with bargains and offers for buyers sellers and exchangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Union
National Land List
National Landers Publishing Co
Green Ridge
Missouri
Clover Root Tea Praises Bring News of Relief
Mrs. S. A. Sweet of Hartford Connecticut reports dreadfully nervous condition relieved by Karl's Clover Root Tea. She says it quieted her nerves strengthened her nervous system and cured constipation kidney and bowel trouble, cleansing her system and restoring health. Matthews Pharmacy sells the tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
A. Sweet
Hartford, Conn
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Geyser Cream and Local Notices From Broadwater County
Broadwater county notices promote ranch land for sale 860 acres with implements and good fencing. Local merchants list Geyser Cream sellers Townsend to Radersburg with testimonials about hand healing. Hardware lamps bargains and One Minute Cough Cure advertised by Matthews Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadwater County
C.H. Fraser
Winston
J. C. Blacker
Radersburg
Toston Trading Co
Toston
D. J. McCarthy
Canton
A. W. Schreiber
Diamond City
Townsend
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Matthews
Montana Society of Engineers Meet in Helena
The Messenger notes the Twelfth Annual Meeting of the Montana Society of Engineers in Helena on the 13th and 14th with a bill to create the office of State Engineer and define duties. Prof. W H Williams speaks on Engineering Work at Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts followed by an informal reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Society of Engineers
Helena
Society
W. H. Williams
Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Governor Smith Delivers State Message on Tax Reforms
Governor Smith outlines Montana tax reforms urging higher taxes on corporate capitalization and sleeping car property, closer bank stock scrutiny, and a reduced coyotes bounty. He cites mileage system abuses with sheriffs using free passes, noting 89 trips over ten years escorting about 90 prisoners.
Narrow Escape From Consumption Inspires Gratitude
Ada E. Hart of Groton South Dakota credits Dr. King's New Discovery with saving her life after a severe lung illness. She was given up by four doctors but recovered after using eight bottles. Trial bottles are offered free at Romig Bros with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 dollars, guaranteed or money refunded. Beds and single couches are advertised at Hazelton's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada E. Hart
Groton
Tam
Romig Bros
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Solomon
Daddy Risk
Board of
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Dia
Mond Hill
Board of Equalization
The
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Greyson Creek
Mont
Berg Hardware Co
Downey
Grover Cleveland
Stars and Stripes
Fred Schreiner
Townsend, Mont
J. G. Biessina
Downey’s
Smith
Montana
McKinley
Broadwater
Hazelton’s
Frank L. Moore
Cedar Plains
United States
Joss B Keating
Cok
Elias Ringleberg
Taylor
Ewe
Ars
Society of Civil Engineers
Tus Townsend Messenger
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Musselshell Valley
Judith Basin
Lombard
Castle Junction
Ofa
Bal Ou
Fee
Leadboro
Dorsey
White Sulphur Springs
Att Lombard
F. Greene
Lomeasp
Maxr
Richard A. Harlow
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G. M
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W.C. Pierce
Northern
Pacific
Valey Stables
ST. Paul
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Duluth
Points
CL . Helena
Spokane
Tacoma
Portland
California
Japan
Chin
Alaska Klondike
ST. Paul Minn
W. Hi. Brooking
Agi
Pacific Mail
Pullman
Upper Broadway
W.W. E. Tierney & Co., Proprietors
Whaley Brothers
Avery, Pee and Sale Stables
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