Townsend Messenger Mail Schedule for Early December 1891
The Townsend Messenger of December 4 1891 lists mail arrivals and departures. It notes Townsend to Canton service on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with departures at 1 p.m. and arrivals at 12 15 p.m. White Sulphur Springs service runs daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The St Louis Missouri mail leaves Bedford every Tuesday and Saturday, and the Western route via Northern Pacific is scheduled for 11 50 a.m. and 9 a.m.
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Townsend
Canton
White Sulpher Springs
St. Louis
Ment
Bedford
Norther Pacific Railroad
Townsend News Briefs Highlight Local Trades and Events
Haynes car coming to Townsend with a December 19 to 22 schedule offering a dozen cabinets and a life size crayon for ten dollars. G M Jones leads the fur trade while R M Vaughn hawks apples and local fruit. A Merry Christmas school performance aims to boost the town fund, and Ayer products are praised for coughs and appetite. The Townsend scene also notes furniture sales, farm milling, and a free marriage ceremony with furniture purchase.
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Haynes Place
Holiday sparkle and holiday ads in Townsend
Snow fell this morning while Mrs. J. R. Ervey improves but remains not well. A. M. Arey & Co. and A. M. Vaughn showcase fine watches and jewelry as shops prepare holiday displays. An Eldridge B sewing machine is available at a bargain from this office. John L. Campbell of Oregon, Ernest F. Smith’s brother-in-law, visited Townsend en route to Neihart. C. F. Smith of La Crosse, Wisconsin traveled through Townsend for Sheep Creek to settle here. he is K. F. Smith’s father.
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Kacus Ortess
St. Louis
Union
Ayer
C. Nichols
Missouri Valley
Crow Creek Valley
A.M. Df Arcy & Co
Haynes Palace
Townsend
J. R. Ervey
A. M. Arey & Co
A. M. Vaughn
John L. Campbell
Oregon
Ernest F. Smith
Sheep Creek
Neihart
C. F. Smith
la Crosse
Wisconsin
K. F. Smith
Electric Bitters Offered As Remedy for Ailments
If you are not feeling strong and healthy try Electric Bitters. This remedy acts on liver stomach and kidneys to aid their functions. A sick headache may find relief with Electric Bitters. One trial will convince you. Large bottles only 50 cents at J R Westen's Drugstore.
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J. R. Westen
Lighthouse keepers' daughter cured by New Discovery
A four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott at Sand Leach Michigan suffered measles cough and fever but recovered after using two and a half bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery a free trial bottle offered at J R Westons Drugstore. The ad also extols Electric Bitters as a health tonic and cites a Groton South Dakota testimonial praising the medicine.
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Loren Trescott
Sand Leach
Mich
Detroit
Dr. King
J. R. Weston
Adam E. Hurd
Groton, &. D
J. N. Weston
Deng Store
Electric Bitters and Balm Heal Wide Range of Ailments
S H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffers neuralgia rheumatism stomach and liver troubles loss of appetite and frail health. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois long standing leg sore cured with Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio had fever sores on his leg. one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Arnica Salve cured him. Tom Dean pursues turkey thieves. Walter’s bath house opened with warm water and clean facilities, promising relief and hygiene for the public.
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S. H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Arisburg
Minois
John Speaker
Catawba
J. R. Weston
Tom Dean
Walter
Price’s Cream Baking Powder Promotes Light Flaky Pastries
Advert claims Price’s Cream Baking Powder yields moist cakes and biscuits with flaky fine grain. It contrasts with ammonia powders, asserting better texture and lower cost than adulterated alternatives. It mentions use in biscuits muffins pot pies and cakes.
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Dr. Price
Price
Electric Bitters advertised as cure all liver kidney remedy
The ad touts Electric Bitters as a purer medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases, pimples, salt rheum, malaria, headaches, consumption, and indigestion. It guarantees satisfaction or money back, priced 50c and 1.00 at J R Weston’s Drug Store. Also a notice asks for return of gospel hymns Nos. 1 2 and 3 from the Deep Creek Literary Society, with Mrs Weston to receive them.
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J. R. Weston’s
Norice
Order of the Eastern Star
Deep Creek Literary Society
Mrs. Weston
Dean
Roger
Ayer
Benjamin Marper
Plymouth
Montserrat
W. L
Emma Keyes
Kuboardiston
Mass
Robert K. James
Dorchester
H. S. Sledge
Weimar
Texas
J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell
Dr King's New Discovery and other notices in local ads
J B Wilson of Sharpsburg Pa proclaims Dr King's New Discovery cures his wife of pneumonia after La Grippe and cites free trials at J R Weston's. large bottles priced 50c and 1. A Blade campaign ad touts the Toledo weekly paper as a major Republican weekly with global circulation and a dollar yearly subscription. Ducklen's Amica Salve promises relief for skin ailments with a money back guarantee. Frank Powers and Henry Radbourn report horses sold after exploring markets from the East to North Carolina. home market saturated for draft or carriage horses.
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J.B. Wilson
Clay Street
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
Robert Barber
Cooksport
Dr King
J. R. Weston’s
Toledo Weekly Blade
United States
Union
The
Blade
Toledo
Ohio
Frank Powers
Henry Radbourn
Far East
Atlantic
North Carolina
Official directory listing Montana state and federal officials
A fragmented official directory lists Montana and federal offices from governor to district judges. It includes names such as Wim Dixon governor and John Gannon veterinary surgeon, with several county and land district officers. The piece ends with an unrelated sales prompt urging holiday jewelry displays.
Helena Weekly Independent Enlarged and Improved
The Helena Weekly Independent expands with new features and a youths department making it a model weekly. It offers a $2.00 yearly subscription with a premium ticket to the World's Fair for those who secure subscribers.
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Helena
Advertising Agents Wanted for Newspaper Patronage
GENTS WANTED to canvass for advertising patronage. A small effort with tech and intelligence may yield a considerable income. Agents earn commissions with season and without personal responsibility. Enquire at a local newspaper office or apply by letter to Geo. P. Lowrie & Co. in New York for full particulars.
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Geo. P. Lowrie & Co
Spruce Bt
New York
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Beaverhead County
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Thomas C. Power
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Butte
B.D. Weed
J. Sullivan
Benton
District of Montana
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James H. Mills
Geo
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U.S
HH. Knowles
Geo. W. Sprowle
Helena Land District Register
S. A. Swiggett
Geo M. Bourguin
Bozeman Land District Register
E.S. Ferris
Jno
I. Carlan
Mile City Land District
U. S. Assay Office
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DD. Wheeler
Elena Melter
M.A. Meyendorff
Lena
Meagher
William Parberry
John A. Woodson
KR. M. Vaughn
History Company
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Iran
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History Building
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A. M. Darcy & CO
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Pullman Palace
Pullman
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Canada
Lal Townsend
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Outana
S Paul
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T. Louis
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Tulion
Voew
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Crater
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Broadway
Thomas Deas
John Glass
Welena
Lins
Park & Gold
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