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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
5
Local items report on Reverend visits, court attendance, and community events like picnics and dances. Mentions road work, school milestones, mining progress, new carriages for Dowell & McDonald, and plans for a Fourth of July celebration while noting sewer projects and a growing dandelion nuisance in Townsend and surrounding areas.
A cheerful column from The Messenger’s corps notes growing weather and good ranch conditions. Local social visits include P. J. Maloy and Len Jobb calling on Canton belles, with mentions of Rotz’s rheumatism and Don Mannix delivering dressed pork to Helena. Sacred humor and church life are touched by Rev. Hornbuckle and a growing Sunday school at the Estes schoolhouse.
Local notes report Helena visitors Arthur Miller George Clarke and Bradley Hanson away from home. Wm Holden finishes a business house for Jas Dixon and praise for the new build. Bets on many summer mine operations including John Routhfus and Judge Ritchart ore claims. Fourth of July near. Gov. Richards praised for backbone amid local press controversy.
A letter denounces a bawdy house on Broadway in Townsend, urging residents to curb vice, protect children, and demand stronger peace officer action. It argues local morals affect town’s reputation and future, urging residents to unite for reform. Tree: De Witt's Sarsaparilla is prepared for cleansing the blood. It builds up and strengthens constitutions impaired by disease. J. R. Weston.
Advertisement notes Berg Store offers mens overshirts and Canton flannel underwear in a 50 piece assortment.
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