20 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1893
Page
1
Directory listing reads like a 19th or early 20th century catalog with attorneys Land and Mining at Townsend and Helena, banks Bank of Townsend Hyatt cashier, Drube Savings Bank on Main Street, blacksmiths Gillogly and Herbers and McKnight, lumber dealer Billaky t Dekemeri, malt liquor brewer Thomas Dixon, fruit and stationery firm Pruits Stuart Co, general livery Tim McCarthy, all in Townsend Montana.
Union Pacific annouces new eastbound timetable via Chicago and connections with Chicago and North Western. Round trip excursions available to St Paul Chicago Sioux City Omaha St Joseph Leavenworth Kansas City Denver Pueblo Leadville and more. Monthly Los Angeles and San Francisco trips with varied routes and time limits. Special emigration booking and sleeping car services promoted with agents in Helena Montana and Omaha Nebraska.
JoAN G McLEOD announces that a co owner has spent funds on the Queen of the Hill and Warren lode mining claims on North Crow Creek Jefferson County Montana. If the co owner does not pay their share plus publication costs within ninety days after service, all rights will transfer to the other co owner. Radersburg August 18 1902 with publication August 26 1892.
United States land office notice from Helena Montana dated December 17 192 with details that William V Myers has filed a final proof for his homestead claim southeast section township range and will present witnesses to prove continuous residence and abandonment of land before the HelenaRegister and Receiver on February 1 1993 at Helena Montana Names of witnesses Williams W Williams Fitete DeCarlo Chester Worden George P Ress and Moraerana are listed with towns Radersburg and Teste Montana Opponents may cross examine and present rebuttal evidence at the proceedings
A note promotes subscribing and paying for Mrssrock as a good medium to reach the public. It mentions the desire to buy hay as a possible example of advertised items and suggests subscriber happiness with the service.
The column reports on Joe Theobald injuring his ankle near town, Frank Harlow’s removal from office and debts, the Hart family moving into Belcher mansion, and local political chatter about nominations. It notes canal work resuming in March, a busy county scene, and various visits and errands around Townsend.
A 19th century verse from Polaris Mine Montana dated January 1 1893 depicts a tiny hamlet near Dillon fifty miles away with pine trees a cold stream and a hidden tunnel to tap precious ore. The speaker invites readers to visit to learn more about the mining project underground.
The article notes broad support for the proposed Broadwater County in the Missouri Valley with outsiders opposing. It reports a recent shift in the senatorial contest with Bray and Mathews voting for Marcus Daly at his urging and warns opposing voters to withdraw. It also recalls Rutherford B. Hayes death on Tuesday night and highlights his career and presidency.
A friend of education lauds Townsend Public School under Prof. E. F. Stanton and Miss Wyland for offering higher subjects like World History Civil Government Natural Philosophy and Higher Arithmetic. The article notes punctual students attentive parents and a model disciplined program elevating the county's schooling.
The Canadian Agriculturist announces the seventh half yearly literary competition for 1883. It offers a grand prize totaling over 10,000 in varied gold and silver prizes, including a piano, organ, gold watches, and more. Entry requires six submitted words formed from the phrase Conmmar Expoxrrios, plus one dollar for a subscription to the Agriculturist or Ladies Home Magazine.
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