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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
4
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The piece argues for free silver and restoring the silver dollar, contrasts Mexico’s silver-based economy with the U S gold standard, criticizes Carlisle and a gold syndicate, urges congressional action, and notes Neihart Miner’s fifth birthday with optimism for local prosperity.
The Park St Louis and Duck Creek mining districts bolster Townsend as a key shipment and supply depot. Mines run by Rabidau Proctor Knott and the New Era each ship ore regularly while others like Hardy at St Louis and various crews keep freight moving. Local businesses should back road improvements moral encouragement and cooperative spirit to accelerate regional development.
George Dolph, sent from Meagher County to the asylum in August, returned on the third supposedly cured. It is claimed he came back in a shoddy outfit that could be bought with a five dollar note. The wards deserve better treatment and release with proper necessaries. This appears to be a second such case and warrants inquiry.
A terse note accuses Senator John Sherman in the Senate of backing a financial law that would not reduce the wealth of the rich, implying political maneuvering to favor affluent interests. The remark questions who supports this stance and whether someone criticized the old system.
Statement of condition of the Bank of Townsend Townsend Montana at close of business January 8 1496 showing Loans and Discounts 58789.06 Furniture Fixtures and Real Estate 3489.01 Cash on hand and in Banks 97367.78 Liabilities Capital Undivided Deposits Time or Demand Due Banks and Bankers 97367.72 Declares accuracy sworn to by H S Hyatt cashier before Notary Public W B Dolenty.
Certificate of partnership for Berg Brothers formed by Julius Berg and Herman Berg in Townsend Meagher County Montana. Acknowledged January 1996 before notary E H Goodman with official signatures and seal.
The Administrator of the estate of James Sullivan deceased will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash and subject to court confirmation, on or after January 11, 1896, at 2 PM, in Townsend Montana, all rights to a desert placer mining land in Meagher County described as Mineral Entry 63 Lot 57, containing 74.07 acres, rented to John Lloyd and Michael Ryan since 1874. Cash payment of 10 percent due at sale. balance on court confirmation. deed at purchaser expense.
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