Townsend Messenger June 3 1897 Evening Edition
The Townsend Messenger reports community affairs and local events for Townsend and nearby areas. Notes on civic matters, weather, and social notices appear in this 1897 issue.
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
3
The Townsend Messenger reports community affairs and local events for Townsend and nearby areas. Notes on civic matters, weather, and social notices appear in this 1897 issue.
Local tidbits report repairs for hire and shop notes at Ideal restaurant. Notables visit Helena for commencements, church funds grow, and a major mining prospect near Ruby is surveyed with samples and plans for a large mill and tunnels. Community events, ball games, and theft concerns close the week.
Eugene Braden, in charge of the United States assay office, has compiled an official Montana metal production statement for the year 1806. The report, once circulated, is expected to reveal significant details about mining activity and mineral wealth in the territory.
Hassel hosts Miners Union Day with a revised program of contests and races for Broadwater county residents. Drilling match costs 500 entry. prizes include 50 and 15.09. horse races, saddle and slow events, baseball, foot races, and kids races with cash prizes and cigars. A pavilion will shelter dancing and refreshments, tickets $1.09.
Pvt Schreiber and sister Glia visited friends in the galley on Diamond street Sunday. Luella and Minnie Watson of Benton Gulch stayed with Mrs Barker last week. Jesse Earle visited his brother in Diamond Sunday. H W Rotz, railway clerk aide, visiting his father this week. Mr and Mrs Wells went to Helen Sunday returning Tuesday with daughter Irene at school there. Alpha Keyne visiting sister Mrs Lowry of Sheep Creek. Helena butcher seeks beef in valley amid strong cattle demand. Mrs Jeff Dogzett of Rock Creek visiting Diamond this week. Andy Amen began a world trip on his bicycle last week. May good luck go with him. Mr Vance’s home on Boulder Creek hosted a merry party last week. Mr Vance a genial host and Times enjoyed by all.
Mrs W M Ulm returns from Helena and children enjoy summer break. Masters Phillip Cole and friends visit. Huntley and Marty Cild depart for the season in the Park. N O Bowman arrives for wool bag supply. Helena visitors Paochs Wells spend weekend, Walter H Little at Raht ranch, Dr C K Cole visits. Doc Bembrick hobbyist fish breeder. dam at ranch caused losses but a box run yields carp viewing. Dee vouches for Mrs Bembrick's sighting of a large carp near the runway box last week.
An elderly traveler arrived in town in failing health and died at the station at 10 p.m. after telegrams summoned Dr. Gilliam. The story notes his frail condition and the scene as trains moved around the area with workers and tramps nearby.
A town column notes light rain and a cool day as A H Johnson transacts business in Winston and Helena. It mentions J C Thomas hosting guests, Frank Powers delivering hops, and Harry Sevi visiting from Minneapolis. Canton’s baseball nine weighs a challenge to Yownrend, with practice suggesting competitive play. J J Hubbart attends Ringling Bros show. Flave Keene and Alpha visit relatives at White Sulphur and Sheep Creek.
A long roster of visitors and residents is shown with names and home cities such as Helena Salt Lake City Butte and White Sulphur Springs. The compiled list includes L E Johnston J B Campoell Ed Frischke J Wood and many others across states and towns.
A fragment from a storefront notice invites customers to share their patronage at a local cash store in a concise promotional plea.
An advertisement touts a guest line of men's negligee shirts with practical construction. It highlights shapely collars, carved armholes, double sewn seams, and a slogan promising customers they will wear no other. Short terms and low prices are emphasized.
A collage of notices from Hassel and Canton Mont listing fire department calls, sales an assortment of goods and services. Items include lime for sale by J G Bressine, Plymouth Rock eggs for $1 per 16, sale of short horn cattle, music catalogues from Helena Music House, and real estate offerings. Also accounts payable notices for Patterson and Poe and W T Patterson with deadlines and collection threats.
A temporary sale reduces the price of Bine Flame coal oil stoves by ten percent for seven days at the headquarters. The offer applies to all models in stock and runs through the upcoming weekend.
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