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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1894
Page
3
The Townsend Messenger L P Fisher San Francisco advertises authorization and filing of the paper at 21 Market Exchange. The notice states the publication is kept on file in the authorizing office.
A mixed town column reports visitors, school and college news, religious services, and local happenings. J C Stuart Co shipped lumber to Diamond. J Borel tumbled into the river. a telephones line extension is noted. two marriages occur in Denver Block rooms. a town band is mentioned. residents discuss irrigation, repairs, and farming prospects.
Reports of a large powder stick found on a railroad bridge with no local culprit identified. Notes on town boosters, ferry conditions, school term start, local real estate and new houses, and a variety of ads. Mentions bridge guards, a dance at Perkin’s, and upcoming Meagher Institute gathering in White Sulphur Springs. Includes shipping, bank statement, and local business notices.
A financial statement shows total receipts 249.55 and total expenses 2.40 with a net gain of 167.15 for the Townsend Catholic Festival and Ball. A meeting of interested parties is set at Tierney's Tall Saturday evening to review the statement. The Livingston mayor sent a telegram to General Manager Kendrick and a firm reply was quoted about train disruption.
The Pioneer Press announces substantial rate reductions for daily and Sunday editions with new monthly and annual prices in advance. The paper touts being the cheapest metropolitan newspaper and pledges to maintain high standards while expanding distribution and improving the paper.
H. S. Shafer of the Freemyer house Middleburg Virginia was kicked on the knee by a horse, leaving him bedridden and the joint stiff. A friend advised Cham berlain's Pain Balm, used for two days, and he could move about. Shafer recommends it for bruises and sprains and notes its rheumatism cures, sold by J. Br. Weston.
Individuals seeking aid in organizing or sustaining a Sabbath effort should contact Rev. Edwin M. Niiis, the Synodical Sabbath Serv[ed] Missionary for Montana, who can assist in each work. Address: Helena, Montana.
A 100 dollar reward offers proof of Hall's Catarrh Cure being a universal remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad asserts internal treatment targets blood and mucous surfaces to destroy disease foundations and boost constitution, with testimonials and a Toledo firm contact.
An advertisement boasting the Hercules Gas and Gasoline Engine claims reliable ignition without electric spark issues. It urges users to trust its simple ignition, promises catalogues, and notes surplus second hand engines from Palmer & Rey Type Foundry at Portland front and Alder streets.
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