Townsend Messenger Apr 29 1897 Edition
Local town newspaper issue dated Thursday evening April 29 1897. Content likely includes community notices, brief items, and local reporting from Townsend.
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1897
Page
3
Local Notes Show Social Round and Local Devotions
Local and personal items mention Nick Hoffman visiting in Hassel WHI Townsend visits Voteman and a string of residents from Hassel Helena Duckcreek Castle and Winon cities stop by for ball games business and social visits. Several marriages births and property developments are noted along with school events and railway timetable updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Hoffman
Hassel
Townsend
Voteman
Local notes from Helena visit and school district returns
P A Comer left for Helena for a few days. Twelve couples attended the entertainment at Kadnersburg Monday evening. Nine applicants sat for teachers certificates with six successful. Lambert Naegele of Helena visited the office. Lew Ash suffered a fracture in Hassel. Two private cars from Burlington and Chicago Great Western on a westbound express carried road officials to Chinook for a North Montana Round-up meeting. Returning trustees reported from fourteen of seventeen districts. several names listed. No election held in Placer. Crow Creek tied. Bedford to report. Argelite Ornamental Stone Co. formed to mine quarry ornamental stone and related products. NY and WV incorporation. principal office New York City. capital stock $25000 paid in. authorized up to $1,000,000. shares $25 each. stockholders named. Precapital stock to be follow-on shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Express
Burlington Road
Chicago & Great Western
Chinook
North Monlaca
Townsend
W. HL. Brooking
Hassel
K. C
York
V. Tt. Patterson
Confederate
Mary Barker
Lower Beaver Creek
Charles Keefler
Radersburg
Jacob C. Blacker
Poston
John Harsroye
A.M. Brown
Winston
Mountain Glen
G. ©. Ballard
Dee Creek
Geo. Dean
W.L. Parker
Dice Creek
Mathew Roberts
Round Grove
John Schreiner
Charles B. Doggett
Jos. Kirscher
Missouri Valley
W. C. Daniels
Canton
Frank Kirscher
Placer
Crow Creek
Bedford
Argellite Ornamental Stone Company
Razor Hone
Argellite
New York
West Virginia
New York City
Eaton B. Northrop
St. Paul, Minn
Henry A Chittenden
New Rochelle
John Shotwell
George H. Adams
Little Phil Harmonies to Brighten Logan Next Saturday
Music lovers in Logan are promised a treat when the Little Phil Harmonies appear at Tierney's hall next Saturday evening. The Billings Gazette notes their recent opera house concert was a surprise and delight, with Miss Fay directing the young ensemble and standout solos by Miss Fay and youngsters Dick and Tom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonies
Tierney's Hall
Billings Gazette
Little Philarmeonics
Opera
Miss Fay
Tom
Harrie
Townsends Town Team Triumph Over Winston Nine
Sunday opening game ends 21 to 1 in favor of Townsend. Townsend shines with Lenhart in the box and Baxter at the bat. Winston shows weakened line up with several stars missing and Ed Romig umpiring as McLaughlin brothers display old time base stealing. The crowd notes a gentlemanly Winston squad and a barber delivering a surprise base hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Nine
Winstoe
Nine
Townsend
Lenhart
Baxter
Winston
Peabody
Everytiing
Ed. Romig
McLaughlin
Watt
Wright
Winston Boys
Winston News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Changes
Winston announces a new newspaper timetable effective Sunday April 25 with west bound No.1 service from Gotham. John Lokowitch moved to St Paul to join his brother. The Winston Pleasure Club unveiled new gear for gy basiasm while boxing gloves drew attention after Sunday's Cod test. Winston boys faced Townsend in a game showing room for practice before a stronger exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lokowitch
St. Paul
Gotham
Winston Pleasure Club
Local notes reveal community life and early seeding in Broadwater
Jess Earl injures a finger playing ball with Ed Dearnham and brother visited by sisters Mesdames Cotter and Lewalan. Thomas Cotter rushed to Helena for sister’s pneumonia. W D McCormick and Joe Wine aiding county roads. Helena butcher Wagenbreth in Lids area to buy hogs and cattle. Mrs W G Boone and Misses Boone and Belcher hosted by the Vaughns. Mossbacks seed early. acreage anticipated. Joseph Douglass welcomes a baby girl. Jeff Doggett bought seed oats from Thomas Cotter amid a Montana blizzard. John Hines and Miss Lucy visit Round Creek. cattle sale planned to eastern buyers. Presiding Elder Schaffer preached at Duck Creek. last visit of the year. Wellington Rotz promoted to assistant chief clerk of the mail service at Helena. he oversees Montana and parts of nearby states. Broadwater friends celebrate the appointment. M A Den.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Rotz
Helena
Wellington
Montana
North Dakota
Wyoming
Idaho
Washinton
Ir. Rotz
Butte
Ogden
Havre
Broadwater
M. A. den
Miners' union meets. town items cross paths with new mill
A roundup of local notes: Tim McCarthy seen on the streets. John Colberg builds on Buckskin alley. Mrs Bond and Mrs Warren visit Townsend. Frank Foster ill again with a lung cold. The Miners' union meets in Fournier's hall and praises new quarters. Diamond Hill figures arrive from Scotland. a new mill nears completion. Ben Appleby and Barker mine rich ore on Little Giant Hill. Deacon York praised as a school trustee. John Warren enhances his house with a stone foundation. H B Stuart moves to Broadway and plans a restaurant. An accident at Geehan's saloon injures Elmer Fisk. Mrs Bond's hen house robbed. punishment deemed too light. A silver coinage petition gains 283 names. union notes swift action on campaigns.
Burglary at Pumping Station Near Town
A burglary occurred Tuesday night at the pumping station on the railroad right of way west of town. An entry through a pried window yielded a shotgun revolver and several small items belonging to L H Brisbin. Deputies and agents followed leads to a man with a shotgun seen near Vose Siding but no suspect was found. Authorities suspect a tramp performed the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. HH. Brisbin
Brooking
Vose
Holdaway
Broadwater County April 1897 Board Actions Adopts Stock Tax Schedule
The Broadwater County Board of Commissioners met on April 19 1897 to adopt a stock taxation schedule setting values for horses cattle goats sheep logs and other live stock and to appoint justice of the peace constables for townships. The meeting approved personnel for county offices and adjourned to April 20 then to May 10 with instructions to bid for transcribing records and to audit monthly salaries. Padding and mourning resolutions noted for Lodge No 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risk
Schreiber
Jeffersoo
Broadwater
White Sulphur Springs
Helena
HS. Hyatt
B.S. Coan
For Sale Four short born balls not pedigreed good stock
For Sale four short born balls not pedigreed good stock. Address Adi. Meiner Canton P.O. Mont.tt. Dog tax due at city treasurer's office. Any dogs unregistered after May 1 will be killed. Trios. Swift, Marshal. Thereby renounce all interest in partnership with J. W. Dunlap at Hassel Mont in restaurant business, not liable from April 20 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adi
Meiner
Canton
P.O. Mont
Swift
Marshal
J. W. Dunlap
Hassel
Montana
Gorae Fouvurer
Mont
Auction of three horses to foreclose lien
Notice by Titus Vick McCormick that on May 20, 1807, they will sell for cash the black, brown and bay horses owned by S J Goldman to satisfy a lien of 870 plus costs for feeding and caring the horses. First publication April 22, 1897. A.M. D Anrey Co promotes new wallpaper stock with mail orders and samples available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S J. Goldman
Titus & Vick McCormick
A.M. D'Anrey & Co
Notice for Publication of Final Proof for Thompson
Notice is given that Robert B Thompson has filed for final proof to support his claim H BE No 1665 for the NW of section 14 township ? James Sthve will take place before the Register at Bozeman Montana on a stated date. Witnesses are Lewis Lang Charles Croweh West Milwan Samuel Seaman all of Three Forks Montana. Persons wishing to protest or question the proof may cross examine witnesses at the stated time and place. Blakeley Register. First publication April 20 1807.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Mont
Jane Sthve
Robert B .Thompson
H. BE
K IK
Lane
Lewis Lang
Charles Croweh
West Mil‘wan
Saumel Seaman
Three Forks
Montana
Interior Department
Evidene
Blakeley, Register
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Ed. Humphrey
Geo. Weston
David Williams
Duckcreek
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W.S. Dodge
Townsend House
Johnny Ferrell
Will Schreiner
John Murray
L R&r. Doggett
Chas McCain
Court House
Eugene Meyer
Martin Waldson
Castle
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Whitehall
J. 8. Robinson
M.J. Moffatt
C. H. Paulson
C. A. Wilder
Rodersburg
Elmer Fisk
A. Warren
Alfred Neville
J. Bowed
8. E Downey
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McRae Bros
Gus Bellach
W.H. Schreiber
Harry
Roy Peabody
F. B. Sargent
U. S
Richard Clendenin
Richard, Jr
Cgleawood
Fummer
P.C Hall
Jhursday
Supt. Horn
Nick Fretz
Spening
Dhering
Wilie Pulpl
Sprig
B.C. Ball
Miss Maybell’s
Toston
Young People’s Society
Jimmie Marks
Aodersburg
L. F. Cleary
KE. Renshaw Bush
E. V. Smalley
The
Northwest Magazine
St Paul
West
H. L. Keene
Cottonwood
Ferans County
Norman Tripp
Marital Life Insurance Company of
L. D. Burtt
Potts Ranch
James
Mitchell
New Zealand
California
NFE
Benson
Chas. Thom
J. W. Bennett
Beaver Creek
P. A. Comer
Kadersburg
Lambert Naegele
Montana Staats Zeitung
Lew Ash
Logan
McDonald
Romig
Bob Myles
Myles
Bubser
Jess Earl
Ed Dearnham
Brother
Ther Sisters
Mesdames Cotter
Lewalan
Thomas Cotter
W.D. McCormick
Joe Wine
Mr. Wagenbreth
Lids
W.G. Boone
Miss Lucy Boone
Miss Lacy Belcher
Mrs. Vaughn
Joseph Douglass
Jeff Doggett
Rock Creek
John Hines
Round Creek
Lucy
Mr. Hines
Schaffer
Duck Creek Church
Tim McCarthy
John P. Colberg
Buckskin Alley
Mesdames Bond
Warren
Frank Foster
Miners’ Union
Fournier's Ball
Judge Cleary
Diamond Hill Syndicate
Scotland
Diamond Hill
Joe Hassell
Otto Albrecht
Ben Appleby
Mr. Barker
Little Giant Hill
Ben
Deacon York
John Warren
John
H. B. Stuart
Broadway
Fournier's
Main Street
Post Office
Geehan
Dr. Belcher
Chas. Hartman
Board of Commissioners
Broadwater County
Hls. Thyatt
A. W. Schreiber
Wm. H. Risk
B.S. Coad
Clerk
Sng
K. L. Keene
Canton Township
J.N. Kelly
Roo
P. M. Worthingham
Townsend Township
S. H. Pauley
Placer Town
Samuel McKee
Joseph Blessing
Flenry Wear
Diamond Township
A. L B. Rossman
Irvin Hubbard
Weet
H.s. Hyatt
A. J Schreiber
B. &. Coad
Ing
Jefferson County
Margaret Rhime
Witeress
Hazi
Ton Sister
Tierney
Brook the
Kern
Montana Educational Club
Eink
Haseal
Fournier
New Hall
Grosbeck & Troward
J.G. Brissixa
Plymouth Rock
J. R
Banfordi
Key West
Geo, E. Barrizrr
Michael Gurnett
Nontana
John M. McDonald
Oposite Townsend Hotel
Bank OF Townsend
TH. Klenschmidt
J. R. Weston
H. S. Hyatt
J. £. Kanouse
Tiervey
F. E. Kenaston
Laxp
Bozeman Mont
Loyd & Murry Cash Store
Lloyd and Murray
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Billings
Burlington
NCA UL
Omaha
St Joseph
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Minn
H. F. Roper
W. W. Jounstos
C. A
Billings, Mont
Valley Stable
Central Broadway
Carriares
Hana
Cail
Bers Bros
John Deere
Choice
Berg Hardware Co
Herman Berg
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Spokane
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Grand Forks and Winnepeg
Pulman
Hermann Bauer
Lawrnce St. Helena
Townsend, Mont
Way
Apple
Northern Pacific
Tontana
Toceta
Japan
China
Tacoma and
Southern Pacific Steamship Co
Chas, S. Fel, Gen
Townsend, Montana
W.E. Tierney & Co
Accomodations
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