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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
2
Mrs J B Brewer of White Sulphur Springs, composer of the song Society Sum, registered at the Townsend House en route to Helena. The item notes sec ond-class mailing at Townsend and reflects on the swift passing of years with a poetic verse about love and life.
On the 27th inst F T McCormick filed a complaint in Justice Woods' court charging Don Sullivan with petit larceny from the day before He pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial A jury of six men found him guilty and he was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail A mittimus was issued Sheriff McKnight J E Kanouse defended plaintiff and Chas Baldwin defended Sullivan Ed Foster later arrested on the same charge but discharged when no prosecutor appeared and costs were charged to the plaintiff
In White Sulphur Springs Montana on December 21 1806 Charlies L Murray wed Miss Alice Welch with Rev Father Snells officiating at Helena. The bride daughter of Mr Mrs Thomas Welch. Murray former Missouri valley resident and current district court clerk. Also notes from Livingston banquet for J D Finn retiring division superintendent with gifts. Northern Pacific leadership shifts include J W Kendrick resigning Jan 1 and President Winter to assume duties. Meagher County News reports broad social and corporate events.
The article notes a leadership change with a successor to take over the position at the start of the year, plus holiday cheer and community scenes. It mentions engineers handling duties in absence, Santa Claus visiting Canton hall, and local social events. Town residents celebrate Christmas, and local officials and workers engage in daily tasks, with several short items on livestock sales, windmills, and social gatherings.
Notice records that Hopewell Clarke and Tom D. Cooney filed for patent on Glory Etta Clarke and Cooney Lode in Jefferson County Montana. Descriptions cover Surveys 5000 5001 and 5002 with areas totaling 52.12 acres, including corners and bearings. New Era Mining Company also seeks patent for New Era Lode and Crowbar Lode in Park District. Adjoining claimants noted as New Park Mining Company. First publication dates October 29 and October 22, 1896.
An ad lists galvanized pails and wash basins alongside milk pans and tin pie plates. It promotes furniture at twenty five percent off, featuring hardwood bedsteads at 2.10, solid oak chairs, oak dining chairs, and oak rocker sets with plate glass mirrors. Excelsior mattresses and kitchen tables are highlighted with reduced prices.
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