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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
2
The Townsend Messenger notes advance advertising rates of $1.00 per minute and offers post office services in Townsend. Official payor of Broadwater County is listed with Eaton as editor and proprietor.
Townsend residents unite to celebrate Independence Day with an elaborate program funded by patriotic contributions. The notice invites all to join in honoring the courage and ideals of the founders and to affirm the natural rights of mankind as Broadwater County assembles as a Montana commonwealth within the United States.
The article urges the town council to establish a city park now with trees and beautification. It warns delaying the project under false economy could leave the town lacking a shaded restful place like neighboring communities.
The essay criticizes the defeat of the Anglo American arbit.ration treaty by the United States Senate. British papers lament the veto while American opinion is portrayed as dissatisfied with the outcome. references to London newspapers and President McKinley are noted.
The Supreme Court recently ruled in California National Bank v. Kennedy that a national bank has no right to deal in stocks, though it may accept them as security for loans or other obligations. The decision clarifies statutory limits on bank investments and clarifies banks’ ability to subscribe to corporate stock.
Civil authorities demand the surrender of Indians accused of killing sheep herder John Hoover on May 2. Agent Stouch blocks arrests, while Secretary Bliss urges delivery to civil officers. Settler families gather along the railroad line amid the standoff.
The passage advocates judging journalism by honesty and enterprise. It urges readers to support papers that pursue truth over party lines, even if editorials reflect the editor’s views. It argues against rewarding insincere journalism shaped to please readers.
A wobbly editor in Warren ignores love and paper management while penning a neighborly note. He describes rain as a refreshing gospel from the skies. The piece expresses broad gratitude for the rainfall with no complaints.
Acknowledgment is extended to Senator Carter for supplying valuable public documents. The note highlights appreciation for the timely provision of records and the role of the senator in enabling access to official information.
U S Land Office Helena Montana May 26 1897 notices George O Freeman acting for Argillite Ornamental Stone Co filed an application for patent under mining laws for a placer Survey No VA in an unorganized district Broadwater formerly Jeera Montana. The claim covers 216 37 acres with boundary corners described and noted as adjoining Freeman et al on the south. First publication June 3 1897.
The State of Montana summons M C Moe in Townsend Township Meagher County to answer Jake Ross's complaint. Defendant must file an answer within twenty days after service or face default judgment for the amount requested. Witness Ws. Wood J.P. signs this March 3 1897.
Tomas F Crutcher Henry Miller and Carl Kleinschmidt Jr of Helena Montana along with Carl Kleinschenidt of Seattle Washington filed for a patent under the mining law for 45.8 feet of the Gray Copper claim extending 33.5 feet west and 50 feet east from the discovery shaft in Crow Creek mining district Broadwater county Montana survey No OMA in township 6 north range 1 east with 15.17 acres. The notice posted April 7 1897 directs publication in Townsend Messenger for ten weeks from April 22 1897 with publication costs to the claimants.
District Court of Montana Broadwater County orders show cause by heirs and administrators why real estate sale should not proceed to pay debts and expenses. Notice to appear June 7 in Townsend to determine necessity of selling assets. Clerk certifies copy as true and correct.
Public notice from Bozeman April 12 1897 outlines land classification by commissioners under an 1895 act. It details protest rights within sixty days and conditions for hearings, referencing Exhibits A and B and specific section descriptions for mineral lands along the Northern Pacific Railroad grant.
Notice of application for patent by Neary Miler et al for the Dutchy lode and Alice I lode claims in Crow Creek and nearby Montana lands. Describes survey corners, coordinates, acreage, and posting. directs publication in Townsend Messenger for ten weeks. includes state land selection notice and protest window.
The town council of Townsend Cromswater County Montana enacts a rule making it unlawful to ride or propel a vehicle along sidewalks or street crossings. Violations incur fines from one to ten dollars plus costs. Passed May 1997. Mayor W T Hazelton and Clerk Goodman sign the ordinance.
The notices record patent applications for the Magpie lode in Crow Creek Montana and the Alliance lode in Beaver Creek Broadwater County Montana with survey numbers, boundaries, and adjoining claims. Also noted is Ajax Mining Company's Alliance claim and related vein details with dates of first publication and register signoff.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Charles Barker, deceased, administratrix Mary Barker invites claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be presented to the law office of St Goodman, Broadway Townsend Montana, for Broadwater County administration. Dated May 1897.
Valley Lodge No 21 A F and A M meets the fourth Saturday evening in P C Hall Visiting brothers invited W W Harry W M De G W Ginnam Secy Townser Lodge No 1 meets on the tet and 4rd Saturday evenings at nehmont Masonic Hall Broadway Townser Sojourning brethren invited JL Belche W C Wilaley Revorder M Gurnett Pauneer
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