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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1891
Page
2
The Townsend Messenger notes the Italian war is likely over. It argues it would be prudent for the Italian government to make compensation by sending one thousand citizens to the United States in exchange for eleven Americans killed in New Orleans. It suggests no war risk with Italy.
The article urges Montana growers to explore beet culture as profitable and feasible. It notes soil and climate suitability, hints at future light, and proposes Townsend prizes of 50 and 25 for beet area, Bozeman offers 100 for beet cultivation, and stresses barley's role and capital for sugar factories in the Missouri Valley.
A M D Arcy Co announces fresh dry and fashionable goods with a new trimmer to tailor hats. They offer a complete assortment of dry goods in latest styles and advertise flowers and summer items. Townsend merchants supply Ranchers miners and prospectors at low rates. A. M. Cralle is a surveyor with reasonable prices. Hon E H Goodman and wife had a Sunday drive incident when a horse threw Goodman and injured him and Mrs Goodman.
Mrs. J Poore of Boulder arrived in Townsend last Sunday evening and plans to return next Sunday. An inspection of the editor's residence shows her skills as a decorative artist. Mrs Dr Belcher has resumed street activity after illness.
March 21, 1991 obituary notes the death of Thompson Kemper, a respected Montana citizen born September 22, 1806. A 1849 Mason member and charter of Valley Lodge No. 21 Townsend, he is described as exemplary, loyal, kind, and devoted, with lodge members offering deep sympathy to his family.
Fifteen feet of solid ore reported at Summit mine near Radersburg with ore worth about $87 per ton and deep cross cuts under way. Nearby Vose, Gold Dust, and Silver Dollar prospects show promising ore bodies as Green Copper prepares to operate. regional updates include development figures, new patents, and a Northern Pacific land case ruling on odd sections before route location.
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