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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1895
Page
4
A 1895 diary note reflects on a bleak year past and a harsh new year with tyrannical oppression, while describing New Year celebrations, a free event by Dr Shores, attendance shifts, and a snowy day ending with traditional feasting and late-night sentiments.
Local writers denounce obstructionists as fanatics and leeches while praising Townsend's 1894 incorporation. They urge wise officers, impartial selection, and swift building expansion to elevate Montana's town to metropolitan status amid upcoming legislative reforms.
An old town rumor of a new fire department faded as the plan vanished from memory. A fire engine and hose cart were once visible, now both absent with moss growing on the cart while locals note the lack of progress and clarity on the department’s whereabouts.
Voter tallies from Wineton Radersburg Canyon Ferry York Townsend Toston Canton Duck Creek show counts for County Treasurer Assessor County Commissioner Sheriff County Superintendent of Schools and related offices. Electors meet at polling places Monday evening January 7 1895 to fill local offices.
Townsend residents see heavy snow as freighters face Old Boreas in harbor. L B Mulford of Plainfield New Jersey reports his five year old son cured of croup after using Chamberlins Cough Remedy, praising its quick sleep and morning recovery. He keeps it on hand for future illness.
The Grand Ball at Winston, hosted by the Winston Broad water Club, drew about 300 ticket buyers and welcomed the Townsend delegation by special train. Attendees enjoyed a bountiful supper, a cake for the most popular man Hon. A. E. Spriggs, and a late-night celebration signaling a hopeful New Year for Broadwater county. The paper notes LF Hirt’s serious pneumonia illness.
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