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Newspaper

Townsend Messenger

Location

Townsend, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1893

Page

3

Advertising Agent Seeks Subscriptions and Insurance Deals

New advertisements note an agent at 21 Merchants Exchange in San Francisco serving as the authorized representative. J C Kerley, Justice of the Peace, may be found at the Messeverr office. Offers include collections, deeds and mortgages, and accident insurance by Standard. Insurance ranges from 1000 to 5000 dollars with 52 weeks of disability benefits. Farmers and other classes insured at low rates. Subscribers before December 20 receive Cosmopolitan Magazine for one year.

Merchant's Exchange San Francisco J.C. Kerley Messeverr Standard Accident Insurance Company Helena Reiley Stickney & Dentler, Druggists Republic Ohis J. KR. Weston Switzerland Fick McCormick St. Louis Jefferson A. E. Spriggs Fick Spriggs Tim McCarthy Charles E. Fairchild Alex. C. Carson J.G. van Voast Joseph Blessing W. E. Tierney J.P. Meloy Mesdames Carson Fairchild Belcher Stuart Mitchell van Veast Blessing McDonald Tierney Misses Wyland

Townsend Lodge Ball Hailed for Widows and Orphans

Local notices describe a grand Christmas ball at Tierney's Hall hosted by Townsend Lodge No. 6 AOUW to aid widows and orphans. The event is guided by W H McKnight, Dr J L Belcher, Fred Schreiner, C A Whipple, and J C Kerley, promising a festive social with strong community support.

Order of United Workmen Tierney’s Hall Townsend Lodge No. 6 Hose W. H. McKnight J. L. Belcher Fred Schreiner C. A. Whipple J. C. Kerley Chamberlain J. W. Young West Liberty West Virginia J. R. Weston P. L. Linly M. E. Church South Prof. Cronk Townsend Ervy Pine Street Masters Gene Vere McCarthy

Valley society hosts housewarming at McKnight home

A lively valley housewarming at Patrick McKnight’s new residence featured guests dancing whist and a sumptuous midnight supper. The event highlighted local families including the McKnight daughters and numerous residents. music and socializing continued into the early hours.

Patrick McKnight Maury Katie Frankie Mesdames Wood Belcher Preuitt McDonald Jobb L. D. Ballard W. H. McKnight McRae Wilcox Sherridan Frank Schreiner Birdie Belcher Gene Murray Messrs Ballard McDonad McKnight Fick McCormick John McCormick Hogan Herndon DeRemer Fields Moore Wright Burch Gavin Wood

Spider Observes Advertisers in Town Newspaper

A cautious spider crawled the paper’s columns to spot non advertisers so it might weave a web at the shop door. Rev. Father De Brabandere notified the editor no services will be held at Canton next Sunday December 17. Illness lists include James Jobb Fred Bubser Lindsay B Jobb. Town population rose recently. A young banker and a young butcher have taken lodging with local residents H S Hyatt and M Garnett. A sheet and pillow case party is rumored to be planned.

Father de Brabandere Canton James Jobb Fred Bubser Lindsay B. Jobb

Townsend Bank Reopens With Strong Cash Reserve

Circular letter from the Bank of Townsend Montana dated December 1 1893 reports a 60 percent cash reserve four times the required minimum and describes a recovered sound condition. Directors T H Klebschaidt J R Weston W E Tierney J E Kanouse H S Hyatt Herman Berg F E Kenaston thank patrons for support during the difficult period and pledge continued sound banking practices.

Bank of Townsend Townsend, Mont Lerewith Montana T. H. Klebschaidt J. R. Weston W. E. Tierney J E. Kanouse H. 8. Hyatt Herman Berg F. E. Kenaston

Bank of Townsend Montana Statement of Condition

The Bank of Townsend Meagher County Montana reports its condition as of December 1 1893 with liabilities including capital stock undivided profits and deposits and a sworn affidavit by cashier H S Hyatt and notarization by W B Dolenty. The document records the bank’s assets and liabilities as presented in the official financial statement.

State of Montana

Pioneer Press Premiums Offer Postpaid Gifts for Subscribers

The Weekly Pioneer Press of St. Paul Minnesota promotes a premium supplement with a wide range of elegant gifts for subscribers. Premiums are sent post paid and guaranteed to match representations. Send a postal card for sample copy and supplement.

Pioneer Press St. Paul Minnesota

First National Bank Seeks Postal Addresses of Depositors

The First National Bank of Helena asks all depositors to provide their current post office address. The bank urges interested persons to respond promptly to update records and ensure correspondence reaches account holders.

The First National Bank Helena

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the Townsend L. P. Fisher Palmer & Rey Messen Ger Logal and Personal Ayer John Schreiner Clarence E. McKain A. M. D'Arcy & Co Uncle Samuel Henry Verbers T. L. Carter M. E. Parsonage Guiler Deep Creek Radersburg Crow Creek Missouri River Dollie Dean Meagher Co Ben D. Gariner Board of County Commissioners Missoula Gallatin County David Pritchard Dr. Belcher Rodersburg Tierney & Co A.i L. B. Mulford Plainfield N. J U.S H. S. Hyatt M. Garnett Bank of Hazel’ Townsend United States Land Office Heigsa Mont David Hoover Lee Township North Range George A. Norton George Dean Wiliam W. Harvey Charles E. Lippert Townsend Meagher County Interior Department A. Swiggett Rees Ks
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