Townsley notes and social happenings in Townsend
Local items report visits and moving plans in Townsend Montana including Peter J. Meloy in Helena and S.S. Huntley from Toston. The Chas Lefever building nears occupancy and Hazeltons advertises furniture and holiday goods. A marriage Jimmie Coyle Edna Moody is recorded and taxes warnings issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Meloy
Helena
Chas. Lefever
Ladies’ Guild
M. W. Hatch
Hazelton’s
Ww. Devan
Central Park
John Devan
Multiple Local Notices Touch Tax, Marriage, and Postal Reform
Tax agent Chas Swartz paid Northern Pacific taxes of 5605.24. Joseph Gravel and Madena Norman wed at Winston by Justice Reynolds. Jimmie Lang of Lang Bros. liquidates taxes at the county seat. Miss May Silvia Filson wed Geo W Hart at St Pauls Helena. couple to Marysville. Mail cars strained. plan to add seventy foot cars. Rev L L Tower ill with grippe. Thanksgiving sermon read by Prof Ball. Townsend observed Thanksgiving with closures and meals. dances held in Tierneys and Fraternity halls. Townsend post office receives money order reforms enabling in-town payments and self payable orders, likened to a savings bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Silvia Filson
W. B. Filson
Beaver Creek
Geo. W. Hart
Marysville
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Helena
E. M. Dugger
Townsend
Tierney
Fraternity
M. E. Church
County Officers Bonds and Surety Requirements
In county bonds each must have at least two sureties and be 10 days after election receipt. Each surety bears full liability for their portion and must prove unencumbered state property worth at least twice their pledged amount. Some cases allow multiple sureties to cover the penal sum.
Bucklen’s Arnica and Dr Kings Pills Promoted as Cures
A column touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for rectal fistula and lists price per box. It also markets Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for appetite and digestion, with claims of improved health. Electric Bitters are hailed as a blood purifier and tonic, with testimonials from Dr D B Cargile and Mrs Brewer, noting cures of scrofula and skin ailments. Sold by Romig Bros.
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D. B. Cargile
Wichita
I. T
Brewer
Romig Bros
Woman’s discovery cures herself with Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Luther Lutz suffered seven years from a deadly disease and three months of relentless coughing. She found recovery after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, sleeping well after dosing. Trial bottles free at Romig Bros in Shelby North Carolina. regular sizes 50c and $1.00, guaranteed.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hammick & Co
Shelby, N. C
Romig Bros
Local Advertisements and Health Claims in Townsend Area
Skates priced 50 cents per pair. skate straps two for 15 cents. The Berg Hardware Co displays lamps from 50 cents to 8.50, selling at low prices. Geyser Cream sold by dealers in Broadwater county including Fraser Winston Blacker Radersburg Toston Trading Co Townsend Matthews Pharmacy and more. One Minute Cough Cure touted as best remedy for all ages and severe cases at Matthews Pharmacy. Helena Osteopathic Infirmary seeks pains and aches listings. Dr Prickett Townsend hotel offers osteopathy sessions Tuesdays and Saturdays. promotion claims osteopathy as a permanent cure with attempts at patient disposal terms.
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Broadwater County
C. H. Fraser
Winston
Mra
J. C. Blacker
Radersburg
Toston Trading Co
Toston
D. J. McCarthy
Éscceves Canton
A. W. Schreiber
Diamond City
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Townsend
Berg Hardware Co
Matthews
Helena Osteopathic Infirmary
Prickett
the Osteopath
Townsend Hotel
Geyser Cream Praised by Broadwater County Citizen
A Broadwater county resident from Greyson Creek Montana writes in November 1897 that his chapped hands improved within three days after using Geyser Cream from Geyser Remedy Co Townsend Montana. He calls it the best remedy for chapped hands and says he actively recommends it to friends.
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Broadwater County
Greyson Creek
Mont
Townsend
The National Land List Advertising Notice
The National Land List is advertised as the only genuine real estate paper in America with nationwide circulation offering land and property exchanges. It promotes buying selling and exchanging of land merchandise and other property with cheap 10 cent mail copies and a Green Ridge Missouri publisher.
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America
Union
National Land List
National Land List Publishing Co
Green Ridge
Missouri
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Cure Digestive Woes
Constipation blocks waste. De Witt’s Little Early Risers relieve the trouble and cure headache, biliousness, and inactive liver. Small sugar coated pills, do not gripe or nauseate. Matthews' Pharmacy offers them.
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de Witt
Matthews
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Healing
An 19th century advert text touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts burns and more. It claims relief from piles and pains with a 25 cent box price and guarantees cure, sold by Romig Bros. The text also recalls a Civil War ball incident involving G B Stead of Newark Michigan and his long lasting ulcers cured by the salve.
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Bucklen
Romig Bros
G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Ranch for Sale Near Townsend on Shelly Ranch Listing
A ranch near Townsend formerly known as the Shelly ranch is offered for sale on reasonable terms. The property spans 820 acres with 120 acres of alfalfa and includes good water rights. Potential buyer reference mentions E. H. Goopway.
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Townsend
E. H. Goopway
Hyatt & Dotesty
Dr Kings New Life Pills Boost Energy and Health
Bismark's iron nerve is linked to health, urging use of Dr King_s New Life Pills to develop brain and body power. Pills advertised as 25e at Romig Bros. 24 touts quick relief for coughs with One Minute Cough Cure, endorsed by Matthews_ Pharmacy at 615.
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Dr. King
Romig Bros
Karl's Clover Root Tea and assorted goods advertised
An amalgamated advertisement piece promoting Karl's Clover Root Tea for nervous problems and digestion with testimonials, plus claims for Shiloh's Vitalizer and Berg Hardware products. Matthews' Pharmacy and Downey's Dry Goods Store are cited, touting low prices, new Xmas goods, chinaware, and various fashion items.
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Karl
Downey's Dry Good Store
Downey'sry
Downey’s
Safe Cure for Croup and Tan Removal Promoted at Pharmacy
A vintage advertisement urges guardians to keep One Minute Cough Cure for croup and Geyser Cream for removing tan and freckles. Sold by Matthews' Pharmacy.
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Matthews’ Pharmacy
Camera Offer At Mat thews Pharmacy
A deal promotes a $5.00 camera at Mat thews Pharmacy. The device is described as taking a 44 by 44 picture, hinting at a small format or toy camera.
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Matthews’ Pharmacy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Downsend Messenger
Taursday
Wirt Cournger
C. A. Wilder
Hazelton’s. dl
S.S. Huntley
Wm Leonhardie
Fred Dean
California
Jimmie Coyle
Edna Moody
Nina Downey
Lucy Brooking
Iron Rod
Wisconsin
W. H. Brooking
W. T. Thompson
Garnett & Hayes
Messrs. Stuart, McMillan & Leary
Geo. Dean
Benson Carpenter & Co
Sewell Davis
Butte
H.H. Barnes
Castle
Hazelton’s. Oil
Sheriff Pool
Wm.Hollaway
Jack Frost
East
M.E
L. L. Tower
Daisy Dean
Manhattan
Teachers’ Institute of
G. R. McDonald
C. E. Gable
East Pacific
Alhambra
Geo. Winter
Clancy District
Prof. Cronk
Miss Teague
Cedar Street
Fergus County
W. W. Badger
R. M. Moody
Chas. Swartz
Northern Pacific
Joseph Gravel
Madena Norman
Justice Reynolds
Jimmie Lang
Lang Bros
Crow Creek
la Grippe
F. E. Ball
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson, O
Matthews Pharmacy
Downey
J. G. Ruxsfree
Aeae
The
Shiloh
Croup
Bismark
Matthew
Berg Bros. CO
Santa Claus
Eto
St. Paul
Fleishers
Berg Hardware Co. Ol
Shilon
Xmas Goods
Albert Sidney
Downey's
H. 8. Hyatt
B. Dolenty
Bankers
Bank OF Townsend
Townsend, Montana
Selz Shoes
Mayne
Cash Store
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