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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1896
Page
1
George Mayo and Ada Williams wed on the previous month’s 14th at York, settling at Mayo’s Soup Creek home. The Golden Cloud mill crew and local businessmen discuss ore prospects, new stages, two travel routes, and several mechanical and personal changes in York and nearby camps.
A Burlington passenger train made a remarkable run from Edgemont to Billings last Saturday. The train was delayed at Ravena for six hours due to a small freight wreck up the line before reaching Burlington, which was scheduled to arrive at 10 15 and connect with the west bound Northern Pacific.
For Sale or Trade. Incubator 200 egg complete with thermometer moisture gauge central draft lamp and chimneys harp. Central draft table lamp nickel with ground glass globe. Suitable for large room or store. Will trade for wheat or shotgun. Elkhorn Poultry Yard Elkhorn Montana.
Notice announces Charles J Pitt s intention to file final proof for his land claim at White Sulphur Springs on March 7 1896. It lists witnesses Charles McCain Dennis Murray Charles L Murray and Michael D Sullivan and invites protests or rebuttal at the hearing.
David T Williams files intent to make final timber culture proof before the District Court Clerk in Boulder Montana on March 9 1896 for timber culture Spatication No 1626 E half E quarter section 28 township 5N range 6W Witnesses include Thomas Williams Alex Thom Peter Johnson and David F Williams of Radersburg Montana W Cox Montana official notice
A local druggist advertises Parks Cough Syrup claiming it cures throat and lung diseases, asthma and colds quickly. The ad touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a popular remedy and urges readers to try one bottle sold by W. E. Tierney & Co.
Notice to Tom Powers and heirs that $16,000 has been spent on the Little Pittsburg lode mining claim in Park district Jefferson county Montana to hold the claim for 1895 under federal law. If co owner does not contribute within 90 days after publication, their interest will become property of the subscribers Timothy McCarthy and Lewis Ash. First publication January 16, 1896.
Certificate records Julius Berg and Herman Berg forming Berg Brothers partnership in Townsend Meagher County Montana. Notarization dated January 6 1406 with E H Goodman notary public acknowledging execution. Principal business location listed as Meagher County Montana.
The Old International Hotel is open for business in Helena under Marcus Lissner management for rooms and George Red for dining. Rates start at 1.25 dollars per day with single meals at 25 cents. Lisseur’s Mineral water is available in all departments and elegant mineral paths are connected.
A brief fragment from a 19th century dispatch appears to reference Lt H F Ruper T P A Helena Mont and W W Jouysros C A Billings Mont with no clear context. The note hints at military or postal exchange but lacks specific actions or dates.
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