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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
2
The Townsend Messenger enters its seventh year with reflections on past trials and successes. Editor J.R. Stout urges community effort for Townsend and Broadwater County prosperity, pledging to uphold Meagher County interests and press toward a bright, cooperative future.
The piece argues that elected legislators are corruptible by money and bribes. It proposes transferring final legislative power to the people through the Swiss system of initiative and referendum to achieve true democracy and enable quick correction of errors.
The article rails at continued talk of Montana being ruined by silver politics. It argues capital will pull out of silver states or invest elsewhere, risking prosperity. It questions where money will flow and urges restoring circulation to lift Montana and the nation, urging reading the Messenger’s Grover address.
The West is portrayed as honest and progressive, contrasting with New York Sun's anti free coinage stance. The article argues Montanans and western voters supported free coinage, praising western pioneers for enterprise and patriotism. It emphasizes western leadership, independence, and loyalty to the nation, claiming Wall Street cannot teach honesty.
The piece notes McKinley’s large popular and electoral lead but reveals narrow margins in California, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming. A shift of about 26,000 votes across nine states could have given Bryan all 60 electoral votes, challenging claims of a landslide. It credits Hanna’s millions for McKinley’s win and questions future outcomes.
The piece notes heavy taxation on Crow Creek and Missouri Valley residents and reports a grand ball scheduled for Winston on the 18th. It highlights widespread county activity, urging confidence that overdue recognition will come without hardship crossing snow and mountain barriers to the county seat.
Cleveland’s message, long a staple in local columns, attracts sustained coverage over several days. Reporters note the public reaction remains divided, with supporters praising clarity and critics urging caution.
In remarks on trusts and Cuban policy the piece notes dem public stance and Bryan defeat pride, McKinley victory praise, and calls to wipe out financial trusts. It covers Senate caucus attendance, DuBois resignation, and rising silver support, with Carter favoring tariff duties for revenue while avoiding tea coffee tax specifics.
Smith and Gornley, attorneys, filed in district court contest proceedings of P T Sweeney versus J L Walker. The complaint alleges illeg al ballots tainted totals, cites the People’s Silver and People’s Party Tickets as fraudulent, and claims ballots misled voters to invalidate votes for Walker. contestant seeks revocation of Walker’s certificate and election in favor of contestant. Also notes Parks Cough Syrup advertisement inserted after the legal filing.
A historic catalog advertises shorthand telegraphy drawing music and postal instruction with courses in bookkeeping arithmetic and correspondence. It promises practical private lessons for foreigners backward students and ladies and gentlemen, with competent professors and low expenses.
In Helena Montana October 20 1896 Hopewett Clarke of St Paul and Tom D Cooney of Helena file for patent on the Glory Etta Clarke and Cooney Lode Mining Claims in Jefferson County. Claims cover Survey Nos 45000 4001 5002 totaling about 5212 acres with locations posted October 14. The Diamond Hill Group is nearest to the claims.
A vintage ad touts Parks Sure Core as the best remedy to stimulate the kidneys and tone the system. It claims women are exhausted by work yet can recover quickly with a few doses, promising a renewed outlook and life. Sold by W. E. Tierney & Co.
Santa Claus in Helena announces Weinsteins as his headquarters claiming Montana offers the biggest assortment of goods for his purpose and more value for money than anywhere else. Readers are urged to request a holiday price list and contact the company for help with church committees and event planning.
For the Children. Dolls from Dresden to 5.00. Kid dolls at 3.00. Majestic and Wool dolls. Beads and doll carriages. Doll beds and cradles in white enamel, oak, willow and bamboo at 2.50. Children’s chairs and rocking furniture from 0.35 to 0.75. Fancy rockers and swings. Reed and willow toys 1.75 to 3.50. Rocking horses 2.00 to 9.00. Shoo Flies and double horses with or without upholstered seats from .95 to 2.50. Toys of every description. hundreds of new items this season. Send for what you want, we’ll furnish it.
A plain aside urges friends visiting west to use the Burlington Route. It boasts superior service from Omaha Kansas City St Louis Chicago and southern cities with tickets and time-tables available from local agents H F Ruerr at Helena Montana WW Jouxstoon at Billings Montana and others.
A fragment notes Matthews Pharmacy at Vine Street with a terse, unclear reference to a survey or inspection and a brief mention of lookers over a siece. The readable text suggests a local business record or notice without clear action or date.
Land Office in Helena Montana publishes notice that New Era Mining and New Park Mining Company Applied for patents on New Era Lode 186 acres and Crowbar Lode 8.98 acres in Jefferson County Montana, with detailed plat bearings. Adjoining claimants and adverse claimants must file within sixty days, or be barred. First publication October 29 1896.
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