23 Jul 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
1
Mrs Chas Kelly’s surprise party at Rodgers House drew about twenty couples with music and refreshments. Various locals such as Judd Wilson Frank Day and E Doyle appear in town affairs, mining ventures and a large free silver club meeting supporting 16 to 1 coinage.
Agricultural activity is strong with haying in full blast and expected above average yield. Residents note real estate changes, gold ore shipments, and a general optimism about silver properties. A series of personal travels and health concerns are recorded alongside social commentary on bimetallism and local curiosities.
A narrator ponders peculiar mannerisms and crowd behavior at a post office while recalling a vague memory of extreme heat in the past. The piece ends with a reflection that some things remain unknowable.
Chief Engineer Lombard stated in Helena that the Montana railroad has the heavy construction nearly finished and the workforce will shrink. About 150 graders remain. track laying will accelerate soon with iron deliveries and rock cuts minimal until full progress resumes. The townsite location debate continues as the line nears Castle Town and the mine routes.
An announcement touts a Normal School offering Cowman English branches Easy Book keeping and Penmanship for future public and district school teachers. It promises perfect equipment competent professors no vacation eight month study with accommodation and low expenses.
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