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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
2
Three months in advance advertising rates set at one dollar per inch per month. Townsend Post Office designated as second class matter. C H Eaton serves as editor and proprietor. Official paper of Broadwater County.
Toinure the dispatch of mail for all points the mail should be deposited in the Pas Office as follows For the Fast train No 2 830 pm For the West train No 1 830 ym Per White Sulphur Springs Castle Hassel 800 pm General delivery open from 790 am to 100 pm Sunday delivery open from 8 am to 10 am Money orders and thrift orders open from 8 am to 6 pm B E ROMIG Postmaster.
A Winston public meeting on the 19th began steps toward resolving the county seat issue. Townsend fears loss of a potential edge, while Broadwater County’s center location is urged for the greater good. The Messexcex backs majority interests over local self interest in the county seat decision.
An article honors George Washington on his birth anniversary, contrasting his service to liberty with other rulers. It highlights his lack of power hunger and his defense of freedom, urging the public to pay tribute to his memory and enduring legacy.
The passage argues that celebrating national heroes like Washington builds patriotism, encourages unselfish service, and promotes virtue in private life. It contends children especially benefit from such ideals as they form the standards of American manhood and civilization.
The proposed Kentucky amendment would tax women’s property differently by exempting it while denying them the vote. The argument notes suffrage is a means to protect natural rights, not a natural right, and questions the advantage of female suffrage, suggesting the change misuses the end to justify taxation.
A bill in the Ohio legislature would require medical exams for marriage license applicants and refuse licenses if dipso mania insanity or tuberculosis evidence is found. Critics question effectiveness and point to Europe’s marriage restrictions raising illegitimacy, while praising Dawson County Review's launch in Glendive Montana as a Republican paper.
Rail rivals Northern Pacific and Great Northern launch a fierce rate war against Canadian Pacific while outer demand grows for Klondike gold seekers who quietly reap gains from the disruption.
In Broadwater County Montana Richard H Huntington sues William Quinn Kate Quinn Western Farm Mortgage Trust Company Jubilee Placer Mining Company and Henry Nichelaon. Plaintiff seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on Broadwater real estate to recover 1000 plus costs with a default judgment by sale of the premises and a possible deficiency against the defendants. First publication February 17 1898.
In Broadwater County Montana the District Court orders all interested parties to appear February 19 1848 at 10 am in Townsend to show why an administrator F M Pyle should not obtain authority to sell the real and personal estate of Charles Ferguson deceased. A copy of this order must be published four weeks in Townsend Messenger.
Local retailer boasts largest selection and best prices with new $2.50 ladies shoes and $3.00 men shoes advertised as well made and satisfactory. The copy emphasizes affordability and quality with a promotional tone aimed at attracting shoppers.
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