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Newspaper

Townsend Messenger

Location

Townsend, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1892

Page

2

Democratic State Convention set for Great Falls Montana

The Democratic State Central Committee calls a convention in Great Falls on September 12, 1892 at 40 o clock p m to nominate candidates for state officers a national House representative and three presidential electors Also rules govern county representation and voting Delegates from Bozeman 1892 holdover will attend The committee names T E Collins chairman and R W Coover secretary.

Great Falls Montana National House of Representatives State Democratic Committee Bozeman State Central Committee State Democratic Central Committee T.E. Collins R. W. Coover

Notice on Mineral Patent Ads and County Road Debate

A mining decision requires mineral patent notices to appear in the newspaper nearest the claim. Be careful to publish in Mesexcer for Beaver Creek Park St. Louisa Radersburg and parts of Dogtown. Meagher county roads receive praise and criticism. Townsend bridge is noted, costs ahead, and reform urged. World’s Fair plans include electric displays and 25,000 candle power lighting. Grand Lodge AOUW and Northern Montana Fair are promoting Great Falls events next week.

Beaver Creek Park St. Louisa Radersburg Dogtown Taz Big Timber Park and Meagher Townsend Meagher Tews Grand Lodge U. W Montana

Tur fire a blessing in G tageian after Sunday blaze

Tur fire at Missoula Sunday evening destroyed many shacks, with locals calling the event a mixed blessing in a note of relief and loss.

Missoula

Jefferson County Democrats nominate county ticket

The Democracy of Jefferson County assembled in convention and nominated a full county ticket with delegates to the State Convention at Great Falls. The slate includes Dudley Halford for Sheriff, Alexander Gilliam for County Assessor, Ed McSorley for County Treasurer, M H M Parker for County Attorney, J G Rickert for Clerk of the District Court, Eugene Picot for County Clerk and Recorder, Miss Edda Lee Lowrey for County Superintendent, Dr W C Riddle for Coroner, R M Cralle for County Surveyor, and representatives S F Tutte J W Owens Ben Wable. Also named are John F Sheehy and John Flaherty for commissioners, with L A Vawter as another commissioner nominee.

Dudley Halford Alex. Gilliam M. H. Parker J.G. Rickert Eugene Picot Edward McSorley Edda Lowrey W. C. Riddel R. M. Craile Ben Wahle J. W. Cowens S. F. Tuttle A. L. Vawter John F. Sheehy John Flaherty Jefferson County Great Falls Alexander Gilliam Ed. McSorley Jefferson M. HM. Parker J. G. Rickert Elkhorn Rickert Edda Lee Lowrey W.C. Riddle R. M. Cralle S. F. Tutte J. W. Owens Ben Wable Tuttle Placer Boulder L. A. Vawter Radersburg Toper

State Fair Opens with Fine Exhibits and Rich Purses

The state fair in Helena runs at full blast with excellent exhibits and a standout horse show. Races attract larger purses and more betting than in recent years, drawing sizable crowds and attention.

Ilelena

Cleopatra statue unearthed in Egyptian ruins at Alexandria

London Times correspondent reports Daninos Pasha finds a mutilated gray granite head and torso of Isis wearing royal features. The statue is believed to depict Cleopatra, with a matching arm fragment suggesting a hand clasp. Excavations aim to locate Mark Antony’s companion statue hidden in a shaft or pit nearby.

London Times Cairo Alexandria Eleusis Ceres Proserpine Mark Antony Cleopatra Osiris Isis Daninos Pasha

Pigeons in Drunken Flight Stuns Tours Society

In Tours a pigeon experiment ended with 429 birds sent by train to La Bohalle. Only 40 returned, dazed and unable to locate their quarters after a roadside van mixed black currants with the birds. Investigators blamed the currant juice for the inebriation and the poor homeward turnout.

Tours la Bohalle Brandon

Huge Montana gold quartz display from McIntyre Union mine

A 1795 pound gold quartz piece from the McIntyre Union at Unionville is exhibited before the Journal office in Helena and prepared for shipment to the World's Fair. Drilling assays show 802.85 on No 1 and 88.59 on No 2 with thousands of tons left to mine. The Shaffer and Muser claims also yielded quality quartz as the mine readies a hoist and mill for soon operation.

Montana Journal Office Broadway Helena McIntyre Union Unionville Michael Cooney Shaffer

Hardened copper axes wow experts in Quebec discovery

Local scientists hail Ferdinand Allard of Quebec as reviving copper hardening, displaying edged tools that rival steel. A test at government rifle ranges shattered a bullet at forty yards and flattened another, with experts claiming superiority.

Quebec Canada Ferdinand Allard Allard Admiralty

Ice Water Without Ice

Detroit Free Press describes a porous earthenware jug wrapped in wet flannel placed in an open window to cool water or wine without ice. The method reportedly chills contents to near iced temperature in an hour. Also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs with trial bottles at J R Weston’s Drug Store.

Detroit Free Press

Public Lands Amends Proof Rules For Homesteaders

The amendment to Section 2,294 allows applicants unable to attend district land offices to file affidavits before a U S Circuit Court commissioner or county clerk. Proofs and oaths may be sworn locally with same effect as before. falsifying sworn statements carries perjury penalties. Fees: 25 cents per affidavit or deposition, 1 dollar for officer prepared witnesses. penalties up to 100 dollars. Helena land officers publish for settlers.

United States Circuit Court Court of Record United States Circuit Court Helena

Keep Young and Hold Fast to Youthful Days

A reflective piece urges young girls to value their fleeting youth as they face future expectations. It contrasts the joy and innocence of early life with the weight of growing up, noting the charm of babies and kittens and warning that time will strip away this period. The text cautions against rushing into adulthood.

Eleven Guilty In Coeur d Alene Rioter Contempt Case

Boise dispatch reports Judge Beattie found eleven Coeur d Alene rioters guilty of contempt of court for violating an injunction blocking interference with mine owners. Sentences ranged four to eight months, ten others were discharged. Thomas O'Brien, miners union president, held with sentence deferred pending Bunker Hill and Sullivan cases. appeal and habeas corpus likely.

Boise Beattie Coeur d'Alene Thomas O'Brien Miners Union Bunker Hill Sullivan Justice Field

Irishman and Briton clash in patrician encounter

Sheridan’s tale tells of an Irishman and a Briton in a John Bull scene. The Celt retorts with bold remarks, the Briton fumbles replies. Patrick coolly drops his coat and the two finally throw down in a burst of combat.

Sheridan John Bull John Ball Patrick Washington Post

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