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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1896
Page
4
An item shows a notice entered at the Townsend Post Office as second class matter. The fragment indicates a mailing or publication designation but lacks full details of the notice.
J B R Sioui and G G Wajt editors urge unrestricted silver coinage at 16 to 1 gold, demanding the silver dollar restore its long standing monetary role for 52 years regardless of government action.
Opinion urges Townsend to raise one thousand dollars by voluntary subscription to build a better Indian Creek road to Hassel and mining camps. It calls for a bonded contract to ensure completion and argues prosperity for the town depends on a strong transportation outlet. The piece also critiques national politics and praises senators supporting the public interest.
A reflective critique argues that true equal justice is endangered by self interest and political corruption. It stresses representation, dangers of one man wielding power for many, and the need for public awakening to reform the government’s fiduciary duties.
The text urges the electorate to act in primaries as the people’s contact with government. It warns against designing men as delegates and argues that selfish interests and corruption threaten the republic. The remedy lies in removal of injustice through moral right and duty in representation.
The measure, though valueless as relief, energizes silver supporters under current House and executive alignment. It dispels the idea that the silver issue is dead, spreads the fight for constitutional money, and unsettles party unity by drawing attention to popular demands. It positions the silver sentiment for broader reform and challenges the so called sound money faction.
Notice to debtors to settle accounts at the butcher shop as the business has closed. Promissory notes with interest available for those lacking ready money. For sale Mrs Livingston offers Houdan chicken eggs settings at $1 per setting. leave orders at Mrs Potts.
The Western Montana Fruit Growers Association announces a two day meeting in Missoula Montana on February 20 and 21 1896. Professor Emery of the State Agricultural College will lead discussions with aim to aid fruit growers and boost marketing efforts. Attendees urged for a large turnout with participation from Missoula and Carlton. A masquerade event is noted for February 17 with a "royal good time."
George Kirwin declares he has expended 100 dollars in labor on a quartz claim in Park mining district adjacent to Jaw Bone and Theresa mines. Co-owners John Murray and Cronin Murray must pay their share plus costs within the stated time or their interest will be forfeited to Kirwin under section 2424 of the Revised Statutes. First publication Feb. 6, 1896.
John Smart, co owner in the Condor quartz lode in Jefferson County Montana, claims expended labor and improvements totaling one bond dollars in the year ending 1896 to hold the claim under U S statutes. If J A Collins heirs fail to contribute within ninety days after publication, their interest becomes the subscriber's. First publication February 6 1896.
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