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Newspaper

Townsend Messenger

Location

Townsend, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1891

Page

4

Arrival and Departure of Mails in Townsend

Towns ender newspaper notes mail schedules for Townsend to Canton with departures on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 10 a m and arrivals at 12 15 p m. Service to White Sulphur Springs runs daily with 7 a m departures and 4 p m arrivals. Westbound mail to St Louis Montana leaves Bedford each Tuesday and Saturday at 11 30 a m, eastbound at 8 a m.

Townsend Canton St. Louis Mont Bedford Norther Pacific Railroad

How to Get the Messenger Free

Advertisement requests copies of the January 30 1891 Messenger to be preserved and sent back for a one year free subscription. Readers are asked to mail a preserved copy wrapped for return. The notice seeks interested collectors or readers with a good condition issue.

Townsfolk toast summer with church fairs and local notices

The community reports heavy showers and green hills while M E Church ladies plan an ice cream social and a Fourth of July ice cream and strawberry festival at Norton's and Howell's Hall with meals served noon to 2 and 6 to 8. A Centerville trespass warning is issued by Mrs. Hoover.

M. E. Church Norton’s and Howell’s Hall Main Street

Personal notes from Helena and regional affairs

Mrs H Rosenbaum and her daughter Nettie plan to stay in Helena for the summer. The editor received an invitation to Montana University’s First Anniversary at University Place June 7-10, 1891. Alhambra Springs rental offered to a capable party. terms liberal. Edda Lowrey appointed Jefferson County School Superintendent to fill a vacancy. Several local visits and commerce updates from Castle, Sheep Creek, Townsend, Bozeman, and Helena trades and travels noted.

Edda Lowrey St. Louis Ida Dogget Mary Murray Murrayville Charles and Jonnie Lowrey Massencer R. T. Wolliston Castle Allen E. H. Goodman Jefferson County W. B. Deen Sho E. F. Smith Nibe Springs Sheep Creek Chas, Colbarg Geo. Oakman

Grayson Creek Flood Ravages Fields and Ranches

Last Monday a heavy rainstorm sent water racing from Grayson into Deep Creek, turning gulches into torrents that washed soil from plowed fields, damaged ditches and bridges, and flooded Doc McCormick and Chas Fairchild ranches. R M Vaughn’s potato patch suffered washout and rock deposits. John N Kelly, longtime Placer postmaster, bought Helena Crystal Restaurant and invites patrons for meals and lunches.

Grayson Creek Grayson Deep Creek Doc McCormick Chas Fairchild R. M. Vaughn John N. Kelly Placer Northern Pacific Crystal Helena Grand Street

A O U W Assesses June Dues and Insurance Offer

Montana jurisdiction faces two June assessments to cancel beneficiary certificates for heirs of Wm. Wetzel of Gheat Falls Lodge 33 and Laman F Evans of Capital Lodge 2 Helena. The piece touts low costs for a $2,000 policy and urges Townsend Lodge 6 members to recruit new dues earners before August Grand Lodge, plus a local sales pitch from G. M. Jones cash store offering extreme discounts on shoes and clothing.

Montana Brothers Wm Wetzel Gheat Falls Lodge No Laman F Evans Capital Lodge No. 2 Helena U. W Townsend Lodge No. 6 Grand Lodge

Alhambra Hotel for rent near Helena with baths and hall

For rent the Alhambra Hotel on the Helena to Boulder rail line thirteen miles from Helena. Modest terms offered. The house is spacious with restored baths and a plunge. A billiard hall exists on site but not part of the hotel. A popular summer resort and Sunday retreat for Helena residents with strong patronage. Applicants by letter must give good references to MRS. S. W. REDDING Alhambra Montana. A three month old black white pup found. reward offered for return to WM. BUNNELL Canton or Tierney Co Townsend.

James Jobb Helena Tim McCarthy White Sulphur Springs Laura Nettie Tague Dan McCarthy Townsend Lou Davis House of Browning, King & Co New York George W. Simmon & Co Boston Alhambra Boulder N. P Montana Central W. Redding WM. Bunnell, Canton Tierney & Co

Weekly Miner offers cheap subscriptions with premiums

The Weekly Miner promotes its cheap rates 2 per year or 1 for six months with a premium option. Readers can select dominoes or American Statesman prints for six months and two color French pictures with autographs for a year. Sample copies available from Miseex Peeusnixne Co. Butte City Montana.

Lincoln Miseex Peeusnixne Co Butte City Montana

Free farm paper offer from American Farmer and St Louis Republic

Arrangements allow subscribers who pay arrears and one year in advance to receive the American Farmer free by mail. The 16 page illustrated journal aims to elevate agriculture through education. Also advertised is The St. Louis Republic twice weekly for one dollar a year with Missouri Illinois Texas editions and a general edition, with sample copies and a premium catalog available.

Cleveland Ohio Canada St. Louis Republic Missouri Illinois Texas Republic The St. Louis

Sawyer and Hester Miller wed in Montana county notes

E F Sawyer of Logan marries Hester A Miller formerly of Minneapolis. Sawyer, a long time county a resident and former County Commissioner, is praised by many in this state for his marriage and readiness to assume married life. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes for joy and prosperity.

E. F. Sawyer Logan Hester A. Miller Minneapolis Sawyer Bozeman Chronicle Jefferson County

Summer Dress Goods Special Sale at Jones Store

G M Jones announces a short term sale of summer dress goods white goods and embroideries at low prices. Includes Charlies and lawns 50 cents per yard fatteens 124 cents per yard Breton repleyrs India silk ginghams and embroideries at cost.

Townsend Meet Monthly at M F E Church

The town club holds its first Wednesday monthly meeting at 3 p m in the M E church with Mrs KE H Goodman president T N Averton recording secretary and Mrs J Ballowts treasurer The note adds a Helena dining tip recommending the Chrystal restaurant on Grand Street for a square meal.

M. FE KE. H. Goodman T. N. Averton Rec Cor J. Ballowts Helena Chrystel Grand Street

Rogers House and town notices at Townsend Lodge meeting

The Rogers House near the Northern Pacific line in Placer offers meals and clean accommodations for travelers heading to Hazelton Harris East Pacific and ark mines. Townsend Lodge No 6 holds regular meetings at Mesanic Hall on island Saturdays. brethren invited. Also announced are a Messexcen and American Farmer subscription offer and a M E Church notice with service times and pastor James W. Tarte.

Rogers Placer Northern Pacific Hazelton & Harris East Pacific Ark Questa Ross Deegan Townsend Lodge Mesanic Hall Broadway Townsend W. Stace C. A. Warrior P. Defemen M. E. Church James W. Tarte

Towns in Townsend Justice Court summons Ried in Meagher county

The State of Montana summons A G Ried in Meagher county before Justice T N Averill for Townsend Township. The defendant must answer May 1 at 1200 M. in Meagher county Justice Baldwin presiding. If failed, judgment for 125 dollars plus costs will be entered. Chas H Baldin is attorney for the plaintiff.

Townsend Township Meagher County Averill Justice of the Peace Chas Baldwin Pit

For Sale A Branch Ranch in Townsend Montana

A ranch opportunity offers a fenced property with open water a good dwelling large barn and sheds. It yields 125 to 150 tons of hay yearly and claims excellent dairy potential near a Montana market post office express office and two cities within two hours. Contact J C Kerley Messexorn office Townsend Montana for details.

Montana J. C. Kerley Messexorn Townsend

Notm Application for Patent for Silver Dollar Mine

United States Land Office Helena Montana announces Leo Suter of Tierena Montana filed an application for a patent under mining laws for the Silver Dollar Mine No 310 in Park County Montana unsurveyed township range area. The notice lists the claim location, measurements and dates with Boulder Jefferson County records and first publication April 10 1801.

United States Land Office Helena Mont Leo Suter Tierena Montana Silver Dollar Mining Company Congress Jefferson County Boulder Nning Oor

May Day Plant Sale By Mrs D Hoover

Around May first Mrs D Hoover will fill orders for pansy plants at 25 for $1. Cash orders go to the Messencer office or to Mrs D Hoover. Read the Messencer to learn about the Park District mines.

Park District

Notice to Creditors Estate of John Link Deceased

Notice to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of John Link deceased. Mary Barker is the administratrix. Claims with vouchers must be filed within four months after first publication at her residence Confederate Creek Meagher County. Publication date May 8 1801.

John Link John Li Confederate Creek Meagher

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