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Newspaper

Townsend Messenger

Location

Townsend, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1898

Page

2

Hartman Speech Highlights Silver Cause In Montana

The Hon. Charles S Hartman spoke on bimetallism and anti administration finance, urging a union of silver forces for A J Campbell. He criticized Mantle and Carter while aiming to position himself as a successor in Congress, arguing his candidacy would have won several thousand votes. He also sought to mobilize counties for silver-friendly legislators, though local action predated his nomination.

Chas. S. Hartman A. J. Campbell Nee Congress Montana Mantle Carter U.S Hartman Mr. Hartman Charles S. Hartman

Otto Albrecht for State Senate Promises Honesty and Independence

The candidate Otto Albrecht is presented as a trusted, honest choice free from party bosses. If elected, he will support laws benefiting the masses and oppose measures contrary to public interests, relying on conscience and intelligence rather than political influence.

Otto Albrecht State Senate Albrecht

Independent voting reshapes politics and ideals

The piece argues party loyalties have faded as voters reclaim power from subsidies and manipulation. It praises Mr. Albrecht after a forced state senate nomination, claiming he serves the people and will cleanse county politics for the common good.

Albrecht State Senate

New Richmond County election fault line sparks party clash

Townsend Star warns of dire consequences if the three Democratic commissioners fail to win in November. The piece questions political dictatorship, party control, and threats to voters in Broadwater County as Richmond enters the county race.

Cleveland Free Silver Congress Richmond Broadwater

Star criticizes Democratic convention conduct and corruption claims

The Star states no proceedings in the late Democratic convention were derogatory and offers to condemn the guilty or defend the innocent. It asserts documentary evidence suggests W. E. Tierney or an agent tried to buy the county treasurer nomination with money or credit via a delegate, and pledges to retract if the Star condemns the act.

W. E. Tierney Bro. Averill

Union Ticket Urges Copper Alt Bi Metal Pact in Broadwater

The silver republican and populist conventions nominate Otto Albrecht for senate and Dr Wilder with Patrick Leonard for the house. The ticket promotes cooperation for the national economic battle against money combines and calls Broadwater county voters to elect it, claiming a revolt against party bosses and the manipulation of voters.

Otto Albrecht Senate Wilder Patrick Leonard House Broadwater County

Who Is It Blocking Montana Free Silver Union

The piece blames personal ambition in Montana politics for derailing a union of the Peoples Party Silver Republicans and Democrats. It singles out W. A. Clark and his ally W. E. Tierney, noting Clark's bid for the U.S. Senate and Tierney's Senate-supporting vote, urging their political oblivion.

People’s Party Butte Helena W. A. Clark Anaconda Senate of of the United States Broadwater County Clark W. E. Tierney Tierney Sanders

Vote for Patrick Leonard for the legislature

An acquaintance describes Patrick Leonard as thoughtful intelligent and patriotic. He would sacrifice himself rather than act cowardly. With broad views and a sympathetic heart he aims to serve the people in the legislature and is regarded as an honest upright man among friends in Winston.

Patrick Leonard Winston

Ridgeway Seeks Treasurer Post With Steady Local Support

W H Ridgeway, silver Republican and Populist nominee for treasurer, has lived in the county since 1882 and is regarded as of sterling character. He conducts a clean vigorous canvass and is trusted by locals to deliver a trustworthy vote.

W. H. Ridgeways Ridgeway

Benedic t Arnold and the dog pedigree riddle

A local note jokes about the benedict Arnold figure who once sought state senate and now offers democratic doctrine for pay. It hints at a possible relation to a dog, remarking no mangy cur fathered the hound and the Prospector must seek another lineage for its pedigree.

Benedict Arnold

Karl's Clover Root Tea and Glassware at Matthews Pharmacy

Karl's Clover Root Tea advertised as a blood purifier for constipation and headaches sold by Matthews Pharmacy. Also notes a large glassware assortment at Berg Hardware Co and Shiloh's Cure 25¢ bottle offered by Matthews for coughs and consumption warning. Lamps displayed by Berg Hardware Co priced 50 cents to 8.50.

Karl Matthews’ Pharmacy Berg Hardware Co

Coad for Clerk and Recorder Urged on Broadwater voters

The piece extols B S Coad as the diligent, capable incumbent for clerk and recorder. It notes his Wisconsin birth in 1866 and nine years in Montana, arguing his proven fitness and urging voters to reelect him for another term.

Coad Broadwater County Wisconsin Montana

Public administrator Howell Quietly Cuts Wood in Broadwater

Thos. W. Howell, the incoming Broadwater county public administrator, has limited remarks but is keeping busy by sawing a sizable amount of wood during his transition period.

Thos. W. Howell Broadwater County

Gold Leaf quartz claim notice in Broadwater County

In Radersburg Broadwater county Montana on September 14 1898 notice to Frank L Moore and heirs executors and administrators of required 100 expenditure for 1897 labor on the Gold Leaf quartz lode mining claim Cedar Plains district to hold under section 2321 Revised Statutes failure to contribute half within ninety days will transfer claim ownership to co owners Joan B Keating Corelius Anne James L Wood and others with publication first on September 22 1898 EBPRG

Radersburg Broadwater County Mont Frank L. Moore Wasine Cedar Plains United States Collee Wits Joan B. Keating Corelius Anne James L., Wood, Jp EBPRG

Montana Proposal Seeks County Commissioner Term Changes

The Montana Legislative Assembly proposes an amendment to Article XVI Section 4 setting three county commissioners per county with four year terms. It adjusts terms for officials elected in 800 and 1502 with two and four year terms beginning the first Monday in January 1993. Vacancies filled by the district judge.

Legislative Assembly State of Montana Congress Eaid State of Montana Supreme Court

Ranch for Sale 360 Acres of Fertile Farming Land

360 acres of good farming land with all implements for work. All under good fence and well suited for hay and grain. Offers a first class sheep ranch with a good range. Terms very reasonable. Apply to Hrarr & Dorenry, Bankers.

Hrarr & Dorenry

Mining Claim Application Notice for St Louis Lead Staked

Mining application No 4023 filed by Wheeman Woodbury Woolf Rothechild and others through Frank L Reece for 29 65 acres of St Louis Lead in Broadwater county Montana facing recording in Jefferson county records. First published October 27 1808.

U.S. Laxp Hetera Montana James Wheeman Joseph A. Woodbury Joseph H. Woolf Isidor Rothechild Greeley Colorado Elbridge St. Louis Broadwater County Recorder of Jefferson Broadwater Boulder Townsend Jefferson County Section 4 Township 6 Beening George Greene

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