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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
3
Ava A Vavonany of Townsend expresses gratitude to Helena Reader and the Townsend community for a Christmas raffle that raised about fifty dollars from Mr Hines. She notes she is alone and needs to support herself, calling the gesture unexpected and welcome, and wishes a happy New Year.
Fire company gathering announced to meet at the Fire hall on Friday January 13 1899 at 8 oclock p m. Purpose to consider re organization or dis banding. E H Goopman foreman.
A merry informal entertainment at the village school house on Christmas eve featured Santa Claus giving candy fruit and nuts to children. Master Jimmy Bembrick won the bean guess with 1050 beans while Mr H A B Brady took the booby prize. A fishing pool prizes and a choral program led by Mrs. W. M. Ulm capped the joyful evening.
Tuesday the county board of commissioners began duties with E P Durnen of Winston elected chairman. They reviewed the treasurer and clerk reports and adjourned to Wednesday for a special session. Judge Bulser assumed office as well as the county treasurer Uncle Tom Dean noted his term will endure the blizzards. Sperling and Riley wed at the Cathedral Helena with Herman Sperling and Trene Riley forming a bright future. John Byrne was best man and Mae Henneberg a bridesmaid. The couple will reside at Mrs Tierney's house for the winter as town schools prepare to reopen Monday.
The Mother Goose Entertainment troupe will perform Friday night in Tierney's Hall. The event features familiar characters Jack Horner Little Boy Blue and others in a unique stage show promising merriment for attendees.
The Ladies of the M. E. Church announce a staged performance featuring Jacks Sprat Solomon Grundy Tom Tucker and others. On the thirteenth of this month at Tierney's Hall attendees pay two bits, with proceeds supporting church activities.
A Radersburg party led by Don Ringelberg spends a wintery December day exploring mountains and Black Hawk Mining Co. mines. The excursion includes Charley Reed’s camera moment, dinner at the mine cabin, and scenic vistas around Lone Mountain, concluding with gratitude to Ringelberg for a memorable trip.
A Hannibal Missouri citizen, J. E. Lilly, recounts a severe illness from typhoid and pneumonia, credits Dr. King’s New Discovery with saving his life after initial failure of other remedies. He reports rapid relief after one bottle and full recovery, endorsing its use for lung and throat ailments. Matthews Pharmacy advertises De Witt's Little Early Risers and One Minute Cough Cure, noting benefits for constipation, headaches, coughs, colds, and related complaints.
Advertises discounted fleece lined underwear suits and wool undergarments with prices from 0.65 to 2.75. Includes heavy wool underwear suits, camel's hair options, plush wool, mittens, and caps with marked reductions. Prioritizes sale pricing and limited stock for winter wear.
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