Local and Personal Notes From Downsend Messenger
W D McCormick traveled to Helena with a grain load. Mrs M A Yost of St Louis visits cousin Mrs David R Hoover. Miss Vera and Mrs Marks spend the week at Milk Ranch. Various notices on shells, dresses, travels, and school plans fill a local column with updates on residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. M. A. Yost of
St. Louis
Mrs
David R. Hoover
J. R. Marks
Miss Vera
The
Milk Ranch
Unwelcome Visitor Brings Russian Thistle to Broadwater County
J W Tinsley delivers a full grown Russian thistle found beside the railroad a mile above town. The weed, described from 1892 agriculture reports, threatens crops across 30 000 square miles, with $2 000 000 annual losses. Montana law requires owners to dig up the plant or risk road supervisor action by Aug 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tinsley
Sian
Dakotas
Bon Homme County
Europe
Missouri
Jim Rivers
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Old Mill Verse by Earl Norton Sighting in Townsend Area
A poetic piece about life near a saw mill in a rugged mountain valley near Townsend. The verses recall family ties with sister Belle and a longing for simple pleasures, praising blue skies and Six Mile canyon while inviting readers to visit. The author Earl Norton died, leaving an original pencil copy found after his passing. editor G. D. K. of Townsend approves publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Townsend
Townsend
Messencer
Earl Norton
G. D. K. Townsend
Meeting to Form a Gun Club in Courtroom
A meeting is set for Wednesday evening August 31 in the courtroom at o oclock to form a gun club. All interested in game and fish protection are invited. Frew Busser W H McKnnoar G E Poot are named organizers. Karl’s Clover Root Tea advertised as a laxative sold by Matthews Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frew Busser
W. H. McKnnoar
G. E. Poot
Karl
Matthews’ Pharmacy
State Examiner Finds Broadwater County Offices In Good Shape
J G Moroney, State Examiner, reports after a year and a half review that Broadwater County offices are in good shape and well conducted. The audit notes funds within Bridge, Bond, Contingent and other accounts, records overdrawn in the Road and Bridge fund, and urges cash basis for contingents and spending controls. It also references tax delinquency provisions for Meagher and Jefferson counties currently within Broadwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Moroney
Board of County Commissioners
Thos. Dean
Liesto Eth
Psksae
State
Institute
District Court
5Th Assembly
Meagher and
Jefferson
Card of Thanks and Local Notices
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to the people of Winston and Townsend for sympathy and help after the death of a wife and sister. Butte man writes from Butte Montana April 18 1898 about a bereavement and thanks Dr G A Angus and others. A testimonial from Philip J Runbeck praises a hair treatment after visiting many physicians and patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Townsend
Butte
Mont
G. A. Angus
Broadway
City
Philip J. Runbeck
Merchant Tailor
E. Broadway
Reward Offered for Willow Springs Ranch Burglary
Wittard Bennett offers a fifty dollar cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who has broken into the Willow Springs ranch house or commits future unlawful acts on the premises since January 1, 1898. Address 442 Harrison avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Springs
Wittard Bennett
Discoverer of Hair Cure to Visit Townsend August 29
Dr. Angus, credited with a dandruff destroying remedy, will be at Matthews Pharmacy Monday August 29. He offers free microscopic scalp exams and hair care instruction, claiming wide cures in Butte Helena Great Falls and Anaconda. The event is supported by local prominent residents and includes sales pitches for related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Bowhay
John Bowhay
Montana Central
Helena
Helena Herald
Great Falls
Butte
Divison
Round House
Clancy
Fowler
Marysville
Charlie
Nick Bowhway
G. A. Angus
Matthews
Angus
Anaconda
Broadwater County
Court House
Townsend
E. H. Goopman
Dreadfully Nervous and Relief by Karl's Clover Root Tea
Mrs. S. A. Sweet of Hartford Connecticut reports that Karl's Clover Root Tea calmed her nerves and rebuilt her nervous system. It also relieved constipation and kidney and bowel troubles as the product cleansed her system and restored health. Sold by Matthews' Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
S. A. Sweet
Hartford
Conn
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Saw mill and equipment for sale Townsend Montana
For sale listing from Chas Lefever offering a saw mill a separator engine and boiler in good condition. Buyer may purchase all or part of the items. Address Townsend Montana July 21 variant w4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lefever
Townsend
Mont
Ranch for Sale Near Townsend on Shelly Property
For sale on reasonable terms a ranch formerly known as the Shelly ranch about four miles from Townsend. The property spans 820 acres with 120 acres in alfalfa and includes good water rights. Contact E. H. Goopman by May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelly
Townsend
E. H. Goopman
Lime for Sale by J G Bressixa
Pure white lime advertised for sale by J G Bressixa. The notice specifies a dealer offering a clean product likely for construction or mortar use with no additional details on price or quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bressixa
Dyspepsia Cure Advertised by Matthews Pharmacy
Shiloh’s Vitalizer promises immediate relief for sour stomach and indigestion with quick food distress relief and asserts kidney and liver benefits. Sold by Matthews' Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Matthews’ Pharmacy
New York Refractionist to Visit Matthews Pharmacy
Mr G D Tudor M A D a New York eye specialist with ten years experience will be at Matthews Pharmacy Co on Monday August 29 for diagnosing and correcting eye troubles. He offers free expert opinion for eye strain headaches burning or blurred vision and promises glasses can relieve issues. One day only Monday August 29th. Augdw4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Bruce Tudor
New York
Matthews’ Pharmacy Co
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Downsend Messenger
W. D. McCormick
Berg Hardware Co
Nina Downey
Martha Bucher
Viola Allen
Miss Bucher
Bramble
M. E. Church
Duck Creek
Hattie V. Dawes
New York City
National Conservatory of Music
Clarence Chambers
St. John’s Hospital
Tinsley
C.A. Whipple
Hope and Ruby Mining
Basin and
Bernice
Rev
Bozeman
Adjt
T. J. Smith
Rodersburg
Wm. Galvin
N. P
Bro. Brooking
Adah van Voast
Deering
Ben Halford
Mrs. Halford
J. G. Pickering
Col
O. P. Chisholm
Bonanza
Geo. P. Reeves
Toston Ranch
Daisy Dean
Mesdames Swinehart
Greene
Manhattan
Ethel Wood
Forsyth
Miss Wood
Castle
Canyon Ferry
C. F
Messrs. Jos. Kircher
B. S. Smith
M. Barrick
F. Miehle
Columbia
Aultman & Taylor Machine Co
Mansfield
Ohio
Galland
Chas. Malone
Belle Slavens
St. Peter’s Hospital
Deep Creek
Oliver
White Sulphur Springs
Chestnut
Dan
Henry Slavens
Iron Age Gulch
Jerry Slavens
Edward Slavens
Thos. Massa
Toston
W. C. Whaley
Grand Lodge of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Workman Averill
Mr. Averill
Supreme Lodge
Indianapolis
Mary Dougherty
Lilly Doggett
Lucy
Stacia Hines
Johnny Dougherty
Will Neild
John Dougherty
Huckleberry Patch
Baldy
Henry Welch
Welch
Toston Trading Co
James Anderson
Eva Harrington
Secretary of Agriculture
Asia
Rus
Six Mile
East Norton
Valley
O’er Hill
Belle
Six Mile Canyon
Broadwater
Bank of Hyatt & Colenty
Geo. Lameert
W. C. Wuarey
Harrison Avenue
ASH Grocery
Romig Bros
Druff and
Germ Vestroyer
Haynes Palace Studio
Silver Republicans
Hyart & Dotenrr
Shilon
St. Paul
Lloyd & Maynes
Cash Store
Lloyd & Mays E
H. 8. Byarr
B. Dolentty
Bankers
Bank OF Townsend
Townsend, Montana
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