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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
8
The notice invites visiting and local members to regular sessions at Masonic Hall Townsend Montana and Townsend Lodge No 6 on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Also hall of I O F above Judge Weston’s drug store hosts Monday meetings with fraternal officers listed.
F and A M meetings held every fourth Saturday evening at the hall over Judge Weston's Drug Store. Visiting brothers cordially invited to attend. A Spriggs, W M. De G. W. Grruam, Secry.
Readers are urged not to miss Edouard Remenyi's appearance in Townsend on July eighteenth. The Chicago Inter Ocean lauds him as a meteor-like virtuoso with astonishing technical prowess. The note cautions against snide entertainments. The piece also covers Montana political opinions on the Democratic Party and favor for bimetallism and protection.
Ex Governor of Arkansas O A Hapsey presents a 200 page study on the money question and silver issue. The work argues for non partisanship and clear facts aimed at business readers and informed citizens. The book emphasizes accessible explanation of complex economic points.
On Monday June 25 1896 BE J Anglen aged 42 and Mary Jane McGunigal aged 52 both of the Missouri valley were married in Helena by Rev Shhaeffer. Anglen is known locally and the bride is among the earliest residents of the area. Tuk Messenerr wishes them a long joyous future.
A new 1 C O F chartered last Friday in Kadersburg with twenty one members. Townsend lodge members helped, listing attendees from the area. Towns people praised the hospitality and supper, noting excellent treatment from Kadersburg residents.
The note promotes tickets via Billings and the Burlington line with travel windows from 10 to 22 hours to Omaha St. Joseph and Kansas City and 9 hours to St. Louis.
An advertising note touts Parks Cough Syrup as the ultimate remedy for throat and lung diseases. It claims the treatment cures any cold in the shortest time and urges purchase through W. E. Tierney and Co.
Advert says tired women need kidney stimulation and system toning with Parks Sure Cure. Claims many women are worn by work and feel broken down, but a few doses will restore vitality. Sold by W. E. Tierney & Co with guarantee.
Quick price list for fireworks and celebratory goods including Roman candies sky rockets mines exhibition candles fire crackers 5 packs cannon triangle wheels flower pots pin wheels serpents Bengal lights grasshoppers trilby whistles snake nests electric sparks flags bunting and toy caps with per unit costs noted.
Advertisement listing discounted housewares and tools including egg beaters, flour, fly paper, and gasolene stoves with prices such as 30¢ and $3.75. Items include Dover brand egg beaters and Hunter's flour, Tanglefoot fly paper in various sheet quantities, and a note on 5 sheets for gasolene stoves.
An old ad lists Best Dakota flour and granulated sugar by sack, fresh hams by the pound, bacon, coffee, standard corn and tomatoes by 12 cans, and Japan tea by the pound. It invites written price requests with promised prompt replies and notes pricing as shown.
Five children aged 3 to 11 were found traveling alone on the Burling ton line from Ellenberg Washington to Kansas City a few months ago. Details on tickets schedules and service to Omaha St Joseph Kansas City St Louis and Chicago available from local agents or H F Rewer T P A Helena Montana or W W Johnston A Billings Montana.
A White Sewing Machine Oak Case priced as part of a fine chamber suit set at 20 dollars. An elegant silk plush sewing rocker for 6.75. Baby carriages offered below Montgomery Ward prices. A twenty foot bamboo fish pole listed at 55 dollars. A three piece chamber suit in hard wood for 17.50. Trunks and valises sold at actual cost.
An advertising column touts time saving on the Burlington Route to Omaha via Billings. It also features health remedies from De Witt and products like One Minute Cough Cure and Parks Tea, with promotions for Parisian Laundry in Helena and agency changes at W. H. Brooking.
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