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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
3
A parade of town residents and visitors fills the column with names and movements. Local business, mining, church notices, weather, and social events shape a snapshot of Townsend society and surrounding areas in mid February 1897.
Local notices report carpenters being set at Diamond Hill mill with more workers to come once timber deliveries arrive. Otto Albrecht attended a Monday entertainment then headed to the Capital on business. The Hansen Dramatic Club staged a successful first show with Miss Lethlean and others drawing praise. Community news covers local business moves, saloon renovations, and school term completion.
The notice lists events for Winston Washingtons Birthday and Broadwater celebration on February 19 1897 with a special train arrival at 8 15 pm and a reception at P Hall Tierneys and Matthews Halls. It includes invites to a big dance at Winston Pleasure club on the 22nd and mentions local figures and officials involved in toasts and program committee.
Resolutions note the death of brother Win White and praise his manly sterling qualities. They express sympathy to his sorrowing relatives and request copies be spread on Chapter records and published in the Messenger.
Members of North Star Lodge No. 19 are urged to attend the next regular meeting Monday February 22 as important business will be transacted. By Order of Lodge.
Canton locals buzz over whether to attend the Friday banquet as Chas. Eaton visits Canton on Saturday.
A distressing visitor claiming Masonic ties arrived in Townsend claiming a Denver lodge in good standing. He sought funds and later stole eggs and milk from Dr. Gilham and entered McCormick’s house. He pawned draughtsman’s tools at a brewery saloon. likely the same thief next night. Authorities warn nearby towns to watch.
Merchants National Bank of Helena failed to open on Saturday as a notice in the windows cited steady withdrawal of deposits over months. Directors including Moses Morris said rumors of trouble circulated, yet the suspension came as a surprise, with speculation on who pressed the action.
The Herald notes the suspension of Merchants National Bank with J. Sam Brown as receiver and Bank Examiner Wilson expected to take charge. Officials say about $160,000 in cash and strong assets support early dividends and full creditor repayment, despite director Hershfield's nervous collapse.
The Stray Horse mine near Winston passes to Ajax Mining Co of Helena through bond ownership. Ajax paid 65 000 of a 75 000 bond after previous leases from Nimmo Co and Frank Warray. The mine shows 425 feet long by 200 feet deep ore body with high grade silver and gold and plans to ship daily from a 300 level connection.
Henry N Copp a Washington land lawyer publishes a revised edition of Copp's Prospector detailing mining law locating surveying and forms. A Colorado mining engineer rewrote the mineralogy section and the work serves as a practical guide for discovering mines and understanding regulations. Published for 50 cents at bookstores or from the author. Fire Department calls note routine. An upholstered Pullman sleeping car runs weekly St Paul to San Francisco with rates 6.00 double berth and 3.50 Townsend tickets.
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