People’s Silver Ticket Drives Meagher County Campaign
A Meagher county Montana political piece argues for Bryan and Sewell with strong silver coinage support. It critiques McKinley backers and links gold standard to wealth, asserting the People’s Silver Ticket ensures capable county governance amid national finance debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Silver
Meagher
Montana
Bryan
Sewell
McKinley
Tur Messencer
Montana Enterprises
Meagher County
National Flag Day Observed Across Cities
Oct 31 marked Flag Day, observed widely in city and town across the United States. Officials and residents participated in ceremonies and displays of patriotism in communities nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thanksgiving proclamation sets day for the 26th this month
The President announces a Thanksgiving proclamation for Thursday the 26th and calls the nation to remember the poor and needy. He urges charitable deeds to accompany praise in the sight of the 1st Y Y tas.
Late Vote Returns From 138 Precincts Show State Trends
Watt and McKinley lead statewide with Bryan strong in first counts. Populist forces gain locally with Watt elected state senator and several Populists winning county posts. Official totals await full count. Perry the painter relocates shop offering house and sign painting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
McKinley
Smith
Hartman
Meagher County
Uartuian
Spriggs
Watt
Whipple
Sandford
Blackwell
Buckingham
Gormley
Murray
Badger
Jobb
Pierse
Hill
Goddard
Botkin
Colman
Rotwitt
Wilson
Love
Hendricks
Grubb
Hogan
Noan
Collins
Poindexter
Carleton
Back
Parks Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cure For Throat Ailments
An advertisement extols Parks Cough Syrup as a universal remedy for throat and lung diseases. It claims unmatched effectiveness for colds and rapid relief, urging readers to buy from W. E. Tierney & Co.
Defeated candidates set aside feud in common sorrow
Last Thursday the defeated candidate met his brother defeated candidate to lay aside their feud and share a moment of sorrow together.
McKinley and Bryan Lead Neck and Neck in Race
Early press updates show McKinley and Bryan tied with uncertain returns. The Murden family of Converse Indiana cast more votes for McKinley than many precincts, totaling 66 voters with 62 Republicans and four Democrats, who married into the family.
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McKinley
Bryan
Murden
Converse
Ind
Unfortunate poor canvass for work across the city
The writer notes a steady stream of individuals ailing from hardship seeking charity and jobs through house to house canvassing. The scene is described as a stark contrast to more affluent city areas.
Reverend Lanier Denounces Wealth Concentration Over Production
Rev J J Lanier of Philadelphia challenged his fashionable congregation saying national suffering stems from wealth concentration not over production. He warned that western farmers burning corn and eastern miners starving show the real cause is inequality, and praised a preacher for speaking truth beyond his region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lanier
Philadelphia
Burlington Route Promises Speed Safety and Comfort
Halfway around the globe rails or 275 mile long car trains illustrate Burlington Route capacity. The ad claims travelers value quick safe comfortable transport Omaha Chicago Kansas City St Louis with inquiries directed to Helena and Billings Montana agents.
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Burlington
Omaha
Chicago
Kansas
City
St. Louis
Parks Sure Cure claimed to stimulate kidneys and tone system
An advertisement promises Parks Sure Cure will energize overworked women and restore vitality. It claims tiredness stems from a broken system and guarantees every bottle, sold by W. E. Tierney & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
W. E.tierney & Co
Land Office Notice for Final Proof in Montana
Land Office at Helena Montana September 21 1596 notice that William G Filson has filed for final proof on his claim H BE No 484 NW 1 4 SH 8 4 NE 4 SE 4 NW 4 Lot 2 Sec 9 Tp East Range 9. Witnesses Clifton Reynolds Samuel Pauley Frank Clark Albert Filson all of Winston Montana. Proof will be made before Register and Receiver U S Land Office Helena Montana November 13 1596. First publication September 24 1596.
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Land Ofice
Hmeena
Montana
Ilelena
William G. Filson
H. BE
North Range
Clifton Reynolds
Samuel Pauley
Frank Clark
Albert
Filson
Winston
W. BE. Cox
Register
Helena
Mont
Public Land Notice for Frederick P. Schheiner final proof
Notice in Helena Montana announces that settler Frederick P. Schheiner will file final proof for lands described as Nig SEtq and lots 10 14 15 in township 7 north range 2 east. Final proof set before Register W F Cox at Helena on November 5, 1896. neighbors Jacob Schaaf Patrick Griffin Thos Cotter and L J Mason listed. First publication Sept 24, 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick P. Schheiner
North Range
Jacob Schaaf Patrick Griffin
Townsend
Montana
Thos. Cotter
L. J. Mason
Canton
Summons in Meagher County Montana Court Action
In Townsend Township Justice Court a summons orders Silas Walton and Frances Malboff to answer Tim McCarthy's complaint within two days. The action seeks the balance of 206.24 on a promissory note dated January 2, with judgment by default if no appearance is made.
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Justice Court
Townsend Township
Meagher County
State of
Montana
Wim. Wood
J. P
Silas Walton
Frances SC
Malboff
Dots
Justice of the Peace
Patent Application for Lode Claims in Beaver Creek District
J Frank Save of Winston Montana has filed a patent application under the mining laws for multiple lodes in Beaver Creek district Jefferson County Montana. The application covers Survey Nos 4866 4931 4932 4033 and 3138 4187 3134 3140 totaling about 63.58 acres with conflicting and claimed areas noted. first published Sept 3 1896.
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U Ss
Helens
Montana
J. Frank Save
Winston
Congress
Beaver Creek
Jefferson City
North Range
Recorder of
Jefferson County
Boulder
Clyde Lode
East Pacific Group F
W. E. Cox
Register
Description of two mineral lode surveys and notices
This item details surveyed claims in sections 30 and 31 in township 7 north range 1 east with specified corner bearings and acreages 17.85 and 14.65 acres totaling 51.67 acres, noting posting date July 7 1896 and adjoining claims Gold Flake lode and S P W H Jode. The register is W E Fox with first publication August 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vain
Omaha Lode
W. H
W. BE. Fox
Register
Glory Etta Clarke and Cooney Lode Mining Claims Filed
Hopewell Clarke of St Paul Minnesota and Tom D Cooney of Helena Montana filed for patent under mining laws for the Glory Etta Clarke and Cooney Lode Claims Surveys 5000 5001 5002 in Jefferson County Montana. Claims total 52.12 acres with locations recorded and nearest mine group Diamond Hill. First publication October 22 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Land Office
Helena
Montana
Hopewell Clarke
St. Paul
Minnesota
Tom D. Cooney
Congress
Clarke
Cooney
Jefferson County
Boulder
Cor
Saia
Glory Etta Lode
Clarke Lode
Cooney Lode
Jefferson
Diamond Hill Group
John 8
Miller
New Era and Crowbar Mines Patent Application Listed
The New Era Mining Company of Helena Montana applies for a patent for 406 feet of the New Era Lode and 805 feet of the Crowbar Lode in Jefferson County. The petition includes detailed bearings, corners, and acreages 11.86 and 8.08 acres with locations recorded in Survey Books T and 6. Adjoining claimants include New Park Mining Company. Sixty days are given to adverse claimants from publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
New Era Mining Company
Park Mining
Jefferson ¢Tona
Cor
Meridan
Jefferson County
New Park Mining Company
W. E. Cox
Patent filing for Queen Bee and related lode claims in Jefferson County
Charles A. Birney of Helena Montana filed an application for patent under the mining laws for the Queen Bee, Gold Coin, and Omaha quartz lode mining claims in Park mining district Jefferson County. The surveys cover 19.17 acres known as Survey No 4871 and adjacent Survey No 4872 with specified corners and bearings.
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U.S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Charles A. Birney
Congress
Jefferson County
North Range
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THE
Townsend Messenger
Dan Ger
J.B. Stout
Histor
Ose
New York Tribune
New York
Perry
Gillogly
W. E. Tierney & Co
H. F. Rooen
Helena, Mont
W. W. Jonistos
C. A. Billings
Arctics
Alaskas
Hermann Bauer
Lawrence St. Helena
W. Ff. Cox
Tim McCarthy
W E Cox
F L Reece
Odell W. McConnell
B. E. Matthews
Ph.g
Baxter
Mon
Han This
Northern Pacific Depot
W. CC. Pherce
Alex
Arson
Peter J. Meloy
Donco
Grimm
Donco & Grimm
Townsend, Mont
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