12 May 1893
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1893
Page
1
Frank Reece Langhorne and Townsend Goodman, Montana lawyers, are listed as land attorneys in a proceeding or transaction involving Montana properties and stakeholders KK MH.
The Union Pacific in connection with Chicago and North Western now arrives in Chicago at 9 30 a m daily enabling connections with eastbound fast trains. Round trip excursion tickets are offered to multiple western and midwestern cities and special monthly San Francisco Los Angeles routes with 60 day return limits. Tickets on sale the 15th to Salt Lake with limited durations and various route options. Special rates and amenities include palace sleepers free reclining chairs and dining cars. For details contact No 28 North Main Street Helena Montana H C Wilson and E L Lomax G P T A Omaha.
Carlysle W. Harris was electrocuted last Monday after a circumstantial conviction for poisoning his young wife. He maintained innocence to the end, while sensational tales of attempted commutation and family snubs sparked public debate. Also noted are a failed bank scandal in the World’s Fair admin building, the Davis will trial upcoming June 24, and a Chinese immigration incident in Tacoma involving 293 alleged actors thwarted at landfall.
An advertisement for a biographical history of the United States offers premium payouts for canvassing and a select edition tied to the World’s Fair. It touts full page portraits of presidents, 400 years of American history, and a clothbound $300 price with large reader interest in the canvassing rewards and outfit details.
A group gathered at Tierney's hall to form the Old Settlers Society of the Missouri River Basin. Henry Whaley was elected president with J. C. Kerley as secretary, and a permanent organizing committee named. Members set terms, a constitution draft plan, and a 50 cent membership fee, with an October 7 1893 adjournment for next steps.
Charles Barker and Mary Berker report assessment work for 1892 on the Silver Bar Quarty Lode Mining Claim in Jefferson County Montana. Proportional contributions by heirs or assigns are due within ninety days, totaling 169 dollars for Charles Harris and 163 dollars each for Mike Kelly and Jack McGanglan.
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