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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1894
Page
2
A dated editorial laments a broad tax and railroad strike hurting the entire economy. It recalls Montana's pre railroad days, argues trains underpin daily life, and predicts higher living costs and scarce sales if the stoppage continues.
The Swiggitte Wilson troupe performed Monday night to a fair audience and will return next Saturday. Report notes the reviewer’s absence due to editorial constraints and courtesy owed to the troupe and press.
The fifth day featured several races with a friendly crowd. Daylight won the 620 yard event by a neck with Townsend Rey second. A pacing race among stallions drew interest as Mr Row Diack stayed steady to win. Mr Mannix’s chestnut showed bursts of speed but broke late. The pony race pleased all, won by Mr Ross’s bay with Mr Ravens’s sorrel close behind. Neighbors enjoyed good natured sport and hope for more future tracks.
A young man Ney discovers a stranger hanged inside a cabin in White's Gulch. Coroner J C Kerley and Dr Wulham identify the deceased as Frank Anderson, with deeds for land in Oak and a lot in Ball Murice Addition Silver Bow County. The man had been dead four to five days and was buried quietly.
The Townsend Bank reports a healthy condition with about sixty percent cash on hand and notes it was the first bank in the state to resume operations after depositors' agreement. It also declares a dividend last January, marking strong local financial management and pride in the community.
A fragment from a 19th century column contrasts value and labor with examples from business capital and art. It notes how tangible goods gain value through labor and how writing can create vast worth, ending with a humorous misprint about a printer and a minister.
A July Fourth parade in Vieghia unfolded amid a lively procession through the town with dignitaries and local participants. Owen Kirby carried honors before a fall and dust covered Lionels as crowds roared. The Catholic Society hosted dining and a ball, despite afternoon races being postponed due to rain, and attendees enjoyed a well managed event by Catholic Association organizers.
Executor F. Rezne informs creditors and all claimants against the estate of William George deceased to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Address for claims is the executor residence near Cupton Monona in Jeazher County. Dated January 15, first publication January 15, 184.
Co owner John Garvin states under section 2324 of the Revised States that he has spent $500 in labor and improvements on twenty acres of placer mining ground near Indian Creek in Jefferson County Montana. He demands payment of his share from John Bowes within ninety days or the co owner’s interest will be forfeited to the claimant.
A court item outlines a term related to quart pricing within the Sixth Judicial District of Montana. The notice concerns proceedings affecting local commerce and regulatory actions by state authorities. Officials labeled as pertinent parties are identified, with the event anchored in the district’s jurisdiction.
Beginning March 20 Northern Pacific offers daily round trip fares to California points from Helena. Prices vary by route via Spokane Tacoma and Portland or via Spokane and San Francisco with returns. single direction options at 80 or 300.50 dollars. Sixty day going passage with return any time within six months plus thirty day tickets from Helena to San Francisco with fair admission tickets are available daily through agents.
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