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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1891
Page
4
Schedule notices show Malis arrivals and departures with times listed as 12:15 p.m. and 7 a.m. along routes via the Northern Pacific Railroad and other local lines. Dispatches reference departures for Bedford and nearby points with incomplete place names and fragmented routes.
Town and Valley notes describe new dry goods at D Arcy Co and a trimmer joining, local plant sales, ranch prospects and hay yields, stage service between Townsend and the Park, and weather easing. It reports court case results, road right of way awards, and local business ads including seeds, hats, and livery services. Various residents like McKain family and Johnny Reynolds are mentioned with community happenings and advertisements.
Town residents are urged to plant trees to beautify the town. Georgia Minstrels entertained at Tierney's Hall with many locals attending. C A Whipple visited the Pacific coast and brought back orange gifts. The Ladie's Aid Society netted 32 dollars at a recent supper. W C T U members planned renewed work at the parish. Butte gains six foot wide cross walks, Townsend residents question its absence.
Mike Reinig a longtime Helena merchant who began on Bridge street in 1866 has had a cataract removed and can attend to business. He invites Missouri valley friends to visit anytime as he resumes work and social ties.
The first Wednesday gathering convenes at 2 30 p m in the M E Church with Mrs E H Goodman presiding and Mrs R M Vavenx serving as recording and corresponding secretary in charge of the notice.
Pansies for sale by May first with orders filled via Mrs D Hoover at F L T Hall over Weston's drug store. Meetings every Monday night with visiting brethren invited. Also a bill about The St Louis Republic weekly edition promoting its price and features. United States District Judge Hiram Knowles issued decisions affecting land claims in the mineral region, potentially settling Northern Pacific Railroad titles if upheld.
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