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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
2
The notice extols Chas. H. Baldwin as a capable orator and lawyer urging votes for county attorney. It accuses Senator John Sherman of failing to answer a list of Helena questions. A snide aside claims a famed financier could rely on a concise argument from the “ag entic sex.”
In Meagher county supporters urge voters to back the People’s Silver Ticket as the choice of good competent men to run county affairs, predicting a strong 75 percent mandate on this side of the range.
The article argues W. L. Holloway represents a modern, practical choice for leadership in judicial and public duties, comparing the need to reform the aging ship of state by removing fossilized barnacles from the keel to improve governance.
The piece contrasts William Jennings Bryan touring on equal terms with the people to William McKinley staying home. It accuses McKinley of relying on corporate perks and factory bosses to herd voters, depicting Bryan as engaging directly with the public.
In the Ninth Judicial District Montana the Gallatin county Populist convention endorses W L Holloway for district judge and urges Populist voters of the district to support him, noting no prior nomination by the party.
The Georgia goldbugs held a state convention nominating electors and adopting resolutions endorsing Cleveland and McKinley financial theories. They elected delegates from only one county out of 110, despite administration support and ample funds, signaling a narrow political impact in Georgia.
The item extols the People's Silver Party fusion slate for Meagher County leadership led by A. E. Spriggs for Lieutenant Governor. It stresses nonpartisan composition, local loyalty, proven public service, and bi metalleism, highlighting Spriggs as a young, capable Montanian with extensive mining ties and Montana roots.
The piece profiles several local contenders: Gordon Watt for State Senator and Leausattre C A Whipple and E J Sanford for Legislature, with background on their education, careers, and communities. George L McGibbon of Neihart is named as Treasurer nominee, plus notes on prior offices held and party affiliations.
Column space forces a postponement of the write up on candidates of the People's Silver Ticket. The full analysis will appear next week under the heading She Winning Ticket.
The registry agent for Election District No. 1 Meagher County Montana will be at the former Messenger office Townsend House Broadway Townsend for three days ending October 27 1896 and on all registration days when not stationed at other precincts Precincts Canton Toston Dock Creek list specific locations and dates with office hours 10 am to 10 pm Townsend Sept 23 1896 Taos W Howent registry agent
Plaintiff Tim McCarthy sues Silas Walton and Frances Malboff for 296.24 with a balance 2424 claim on a January promissory note. The State of Montana issues the summons from Townsend Township urging defendants to answer within 20 days or face default judgment. Witness: Wim Weep, Justice of the Peace, October 7, 1806.
Registry agent Tres W Howe announces registration deadline for qualified electors in Townsend Canton Duck Creek and Tosten precincts. Registration closes at 10 p m October 27 1896 ahead of the November 3 1806 county election in Montana.
Charles A. Birney of Helena Montana filed for patent under mining laws for three lode claims in Park Jefferson County Montana the Queean Bee Gold Coin and Omaha Lodes totaling 51.07 acres including surveys 4871 4872 and 4875 with detailed corner bearings and boundaries. adjoining claims are Gold Flake lode and S P W H lode. W EF Cox Register first published August 13 1896. Have you tried Bryan and Sewall cigars at Matthews Pharmacy four cents.
Notice from Helena Montana Land Office states William G Filson intends to make final proof for parcel NW 14 SE 14 SW 44 NE 4 SE 4 NW 44 Lot 2 Section 3 Township 9 North Range East. Witnesses Clifton Reynolds Samuel Pauley Frank Clark and Albert B Filson reside at Winston Montana. First publication September 24 1896.
Land Office Helena announces a final proof date of November 5 1896 before the Helena Register and Receiver for Frederick P Schreiner Hi E No 7582 covering N4 SE and Lot 7 10 in Township 7 N Range 2 E with co—claimants Jacob Schaaf Patrick Griffin Thos Cotter and L J Mason all in Townsend and Canton Montana, plus a tea ad and Townsend Masonic notices included.
J Frank Sage of Winston Montana filed for patent under U S mining laws for several lodes in Beaver Creek district Jefferson County Montana. The application covers Survey Nos 4001 4032 4955 with claims totaling 63.58 acres and conflicts noted with surveys 5138 and 3137. Adjoins Fast Pacific patented group to the north. first publication August 3 1896.
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