Townsend Messenger Highlights Feb 22 Washington Birthday Events
Local and personal notes describe the Townsend community preparing for George Washington's birthday celebration on February 22. The Workmen and Ancient Order of United Workmen plan events at Tierney's Hall with invites to patriotic citizens. Berg Bros advertise goods and prices, while local shops urge shoppers to buy from G. M. Jones. A town social at Mrs. Bigelow's features elegant attire, fine refreshments, and courteous hosting.
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Berg Bros
G. M. Jones
Berg Brow
America
George Washington
Townsend
Tierney’s Hall
Order of United Workmen
Rocky Fork
Gents
R. A. Bigelow
Judge J. R. Weston
O. T. H. Allan
C. A. Wilder
James Jobb
Dr. Belcher
George Norton
W. E. Tierney
Townsend notes on town growth and events in brief
A collection of quotes urges advance of Townsend through home industry and local projects. Emphasizes a first class flour mill, Big Canal work, and public school strength. Reports Leap Year Ball on Deep Creek a success with elegant cooks among gentlemen and extended dancing into the night. Urges subscriptions and advertising to support a quality local newspaper.
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Deep Creek
Will Sutherlin Praises County Masquerade Fashion and Sociability
Will Sutherlin associate editor of the White Sulphur Springs Husbandman attended the masquerade on the 29th and comments on the beauty of the ladies and the town’s sociable, inclusive social scene with many queenly costumes and no cliques or rings among attendees.
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Will Sutherlin
White Sulphur Springs
Missouri Valley
At Cost Woolen Goods sale and remnants offered
Berg Bros promotes a general price cut on woolen dress goods and remnants, advertised as at cost or half price. A local note describes a Belcher mansion children's gathering with lively games and a playful, mischievous mood among teens and younger guests.
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Berg Bros
Republican club forms in Townsend with 40 members
In response to the call of the Republicans of Missouri valley, about thirty prominent locals met at E. H. Goodman's office and organized a fall working club with forty members. Officers elected include President A. E. Spriggs and Secretary Chas. Whipple. An executive committee was named with Herman Berg and others. A ball on the 22nd will feature a grand match at 8 30 p m.
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Missouri Valley
Townsend
E. H. Goodman
A. E. Spriggs
Geo. Dean
Thos. Howell
Chas. Whipple
Treas
G. W. Gilham
Herman Berg
J. C. Stuart
W. B. Lorenz
R. A. Johnson
Joh. Thompsone R
Henry Raymond
Thos. Neild
Can't Cook as Mother Did Dr Price's Baking Powder Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder praised by mothers for pure baking without ammonia or alum. It warns against ammonia poisoning and facial discoloration from inferior powders while claiming the product contains only cream of tartar and egg whites.
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Dr. Price
Man Injured in Stable Accident After Dark Light Flash
Mr A E Spriggs suffered a fall after striking a light to locate his horse in darkness. A frightened horse struck him with both feet, causing hours of unconsciousness. He later recovered enough to appear outdoors, with weeks of convalescence anticipated. Miss Mary Murray of Helena visited Townsend. The Busy Bees readies entertainments for the organ fund at Norton's Hall. Democratic Club invites in town for February 14 meeting at Tierney's Hall.
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A. E. Spriggs
W. P. DeRemer
Spriggs
Coen
Posible
Jim
Townsend
Masonry
Odd Fellowship
Travelers Companion
The
Rhein
Red Sea
Plains
Old Acre
Norton's Hall
Townsend Democratic Club
Tierney's Hall
J. C. Bealey
Democratic Society of Montana
Townsman Co settles firm and California excursion offers
The notice proclaims the dissolution of McCarthy and Jobb with Tim McCarthy taking over the business and settling debts. It also advertises a California excursion via Union Pacific with round trip prices to San Francisco and Los Angeles, plus a St Louis return option, and promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with a money back guarantee.
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Tim McCarthy
James Jobb
Union Pacific Sells Daily Round Trip Tickets West and Northwest
Union Pacific advertises daily year round round trip tickets to St. Paul Chicago Sioux City Omaha St Joseph Leavenworth Kansas City Denver Pueblo Leadville and to Salt Lake City Colton Los Angeles San Francisco on the 15th of each month. It touts 62 hours Helena to San Francisco via Ogden making the line 28 hours quicker than rivals and offers free reclining chair cars to Montana to eastern travelers. Two vestibuled trains each way daily from Montana to the east with scenic routes and deluxe through trains including palace sleepers dining cars. Tickets available at 24 North Main Helena. H O Wilson freight and passenger agent.
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Union Pacific System
St. Paul
Chicago
Sioux City
Omaha
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Denver
Pueblo
Leadville
Salt Lake City
Utah
Colton
Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Helena
Ogden
Montana
North Main
H. O. Wilson
Electric Bitters Promoted By Local Artist Group
J. BE. WALTER and Corpa of Artists endorse Electric Bitters as a premier hair treatment and universal remedy. The advertisement claims the tonic purifies blood, cures liver and kidney diseases, removes skin ailments, drives malaria, and aids digestion. Sold at J. R. Weaton's Drug Store with a money back guarantee.
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J. R. Weaton
Wisconsin Central Lines Is Your Route, Plainly Stated
Plain talk cuts through fluff. Wisconsin Central Lines remains your straightforward route from St Paul and Minneapolis to Milwaukee, Chicago and points east and south. No frills, just clear travel guidance.
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St. P’aul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Ashland
Milwaukee
Chicago
Wisconsin Central Lines
Mt Carroll Seminary Offers Broad Arts and Music Program
Mt Carroll Seminary located ten miles from the Mississippi on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line provides Collegiate and Preparatory education with Normal and Art courses. The conservatory offers vocal culture harp and instrumental music with free tuition for one county teacher, and discounts for ministers’ and missionaries’ daughters. Tuition ranges from 72 to 106 for fifteen weeks plus board, room, and laundry, with yearly options around 200 to 231.
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Mt. Carroll Seminary
Missiesippi
Chiis
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Oreahea
St. Paul
St. Louie Mount Carro
Nomal
Northwest
Maryald
Oread
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James 8. Brewer
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Rocky River
Norton's I Hall
Castle
Placer
Collins & Mann
C. W. Reynolds
Ed. Durnen
Ridgeway & Durnen
Ida Doggett
Mamie Driscroll
U. W. Ball
Steve Cooper
Prewitt
Hess
Bedford
Judge Weston
W. W. Higgins
Mattie Danniels
W. Danniels
Belcher Mansion
New York
Mary Murray
Art Gallery
Japan Tea
McCarthy & Jobb
Jan
Union Pacific
St. Loui
H. C. Wilson
North Main Street
Helena, Mont
Bucklen
J. R. Weston
Broadway
Townsend, Mont
J. BE. Walter
Stafords Old
Corpa
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R. M. Vaughn
General Variety
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Winnipeg
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Northern Pacific MK
Townsend Onlans
Tibet
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Webster
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York
Sania
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Thomas McCormick
West Main Street
Mores
James S. Brewer
IM. McCarthy
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