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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
4
A brief notice from Thorspay Evening dated June 1 1899 shows Townsend post office classification and advertising rates. It lists second class entry and year advance price 200 dollars, six months 13 dollars, three months 75 dollars, and 1 dollar per inch monthly advertising.
Editor C H Eaton prints a spirited rebuke urging the newspaper to study finances before criticizing local debt figures. The letter mocks the Star’s handling of net indebtedness, cites a 1898 county debt, and targets tax costs, contracts, and public officials with sharp, period tone.
Mr. Bryan declares the nation cannot endure a half free, half yascal republic and argues the nation can withstand a Dewey victory though no one has proposed the split.
The nearly completed auditorium in Townsend will host a grand ball tomorrow evening. Public spirit and Peter d Meloy are credited for the project with a list of Townsend stockholders and supporters. The article notes county operations and questions county sheriff appointments amid debt and staffing concerns.
A Boston monthly from Our Dumb Animals edited by Mr Angell is praised for animal protection zeal but criticized for harsh language toward humans. The writer urges moderation and more humane treatment of people while backing animal welfare efforts.
Lev. Noflee, settler, files for final proof on land in Broadwater County Montana. Proof before Clerk Fred Kubser in Townsend on June 24 1899. Witnesses Thos F Keene Flavius Neeve John C Thomas and A Katz of Canton Montana. George D Greene Register. First publication May 1st 1800.
Notice to Herman Ranney and heirs of forfeiture of a quartz lode claim named The Pilot in Cedar Plains mining district Broadwater County Montana. Expenditures totaling 2200.00 in 1891 1893 to hold the claim. failure to contribute within ninety days may transfer ownership to join rothful as co owner. First publication Feb 23 1899. Also Henry Smith applies for patent for Etta and Eva lodes in Cedar Plains Mining District Broadwater County Montana with detailed surveys and area 17.407 acres. Public notice to file adverse claims within sixty days.
Sheriff summons defendant Andrew Danes in Breathwater County Montana district court to answer a complaint filed by Thomas Downey for 300 plus interest and foreclosure of a mortgage dated August 3 107. The case seeks judgment by default and attorney fees with costs. The filing notices service and deadlines with Baldwin as attorney for plaintiff Burser clerk.
Court in Movin State orders proving of Charles Coulson estate. June date set for proving the will at Brewdwater County courthouse. Job Thompson seeks letters testamentary. interested persons may appear to contest. Dated May 27 1809. Clerk P Bubser.
An old notice advertises The Messenger available by mail for two dollars per year. It emphasizes home delivery and subscription terms.
A Broadwater Montana resident from Greyson Creek writes to Geyser Remedy Co in Townsend praising Geyser Cream for healing chapped hands. He says after trying many products a sample bottle cured his cracked bleeding fingers in three days and he frequently recommends it.
Mrs S A Sweet of Hartford Connecticut reports relief from nerves and constipation after using Karl's Clover Root Tea. She states the tea quieted her nerves strengthened her nervous system and cleansed her system aiding rapid recovery of health and strength. Matthews Pharmacy sells the tea.
360 acres of good farming land with all implements necessary for working. All under good fence and well suited for hay and grain. Strong range, ideal for a first class sheep ranch. Terms very reasonable. Apply to Hyatt & Coventy Bankers.
Manchester Michigan man Geo D Williams recounts his wife’s five year struggle with paralysis and how two bottles of Electric Bitters restored her ability to work. The tonic claims to cure nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Guaranteed 50 cents per bottle sold by Romig Bros. Also white tauss seed wheat for sale by R H Dean Townsend.
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