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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
2
Coroner John McLaughlin of Winston and Public Administrator W A Jefts of Rodersburg are listed in the document as the appointed officials.
The Jefferson County Sentinel debates Broadwater County creation arguing assessment figures vary between estimates of 706659 and 1500000. It cites taxpayers opposing the change and cites local business figures, sugar beet bounty talk, and Spokane immigration interests as context for legislative action.
A local statement rejects the claim that Broadwater creation raises Jefferson county taxes. The speaker argues funding figures are accurate and urges fair treatment compared with Meagher county, accusing others of misrepresentation before the legislature. The remark ends with a cautious forecast.
The Helena municipal convention is criticized as serving officials more than communities. Proposals to raise salaries for a police judge and city attorneys are noted, with Anaconda cited where the city attorney also serves as city clerk. The editor urges reform focused on the public rather than personal gain.
Officials announce the miners rejected the mine managers final offer granting higher wages for outside workers if silver rises. Governor Adams and E V Debs supported the plan, and the sheriff warned he would protect workers if the plan is rejected. New men arrive to fill positions as the outlook grows bleaker.
Over the past week lawmakers chose new U.S. Senators. Henry M. Teller of Colorado was re elected with only six votes against him. Charles Warren Fairbanks won Indiana’s seat at Indianapolis. Thomas C. Platt secured New York’s seat at Albany. Boise Penrose was elected at Harrisburg to replace Cameron. North Dakota backed Hansbrough. New Hampshire backed Galliger. Missouri reelected West. Kansas nominated Wm A Harris to replace Peffer, and Illinois chose W E Mason to replace Palmer.
The text explains initiative and referendum as a legal custom enabling public policy measures by the people. It notes Switzerland’s long use of the practice and contrasts it with current inflation signs highlighted by a balloon sleeve failing.
Notice of dissolution states the firm McCarthy and Tripp, Townsend Montana, Hassel in Jefferson county, dissolved by mutual consent on January 25 1897. Debts owed to the partnership will be paid to Tim McCarthy and all bills against the partnership presented to him for payment. January 28.
Co owner J Dupuis claims to have expended $10000 for the Gray Horse Quartz Lode Mining claim in Jefferson county Montana for 1896 and warns that nonpayment of proportional share within ninety days after publication will transfer ownership appetite to the undersigned per Section 2324 RS United States. Dated Hassel Montana January 16 1597 with first publication January 21.
Fine black and green mixed tea and Pure sun dried Japan tea in packages 5 for White Lily soap 7 for Fancy cakes and cookies fresh factory all kinds per pound 25¢ In order to make room for spring goods soon to arrive we offer this week.
Notice to Henry Bivens and heirs that MKY Bakker expended $100 in labor on Gold Bug Banner and Clipper Quartz Lode claims for 15 percent holding costs for years ending Dec 1 1445 and Dec 1 1506. If 90 days pass without payment, interest passes to Bakker. claims near Diamond City Meagher County Montana recorded in specific book and page entries.
J H Deadmond of Townsend Meagher County Montana gives notice under Interior rules that after 21 days from first publication he will apply for a permit to cut fir and pine lumber from unsurveyed public lands in Montana. The tract lies near Russell's Crossing on Deep Creek with about 200 000 feet of lumber plus mining stalls poles and cord wood. The land is rough mountainous and unsuitable for agriculture. First publication January 14 1897.
An advertisement touts the Burlington Route as the shortest quickest line from the northwest to the southeast with routes to Chicago and St Louis via Billings and via St Paul. It notes compartment sleepers are not available on certain trains and mentions towns in Montana and Oregon among others.
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