Townsend Messenger Public Mail Schedule 1891
The Townsend Messenger lists town mail arrivals and departures. From Townsend to Canton mail runs Tuesday Thursday Saturday returning same day at 10 am to 12 15 pm. White Sulphur Springs service departs daily 7 am arrives 6 pm. The mail to St Louis Montana via Bedford runs every lame day and Saturday. Going West via Northern Pacific at 11 30 am. Going East at 9 am.
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Townsend
Canton
White Sulpher Springs
Louis
Mont
Bedford
Norther Pacific Railroad
How to Get the Messenger Free
Instructions offering a free one year subscription in exchange for a preserved copy of a January 30 1891 Messenger issue. Reader is asked to wrap and mail the copy to the sender at the provided address for eligibility.
Town and Valley Notes from Townsend and Surrounding Areas
Local briefs describe church mass in Canton, a dissolving Helena law firm, AOUW picnic plans near the Missouri river, and uncertain Fourth of July celebrations in Townsend. Weather woes persist with rain, muddy roads, and slow crop progress while fruit crops show promise. Community events include dances at Tierney’s Hall and Rodgers Hotel, ice cream socials, and Meagher Lodge formation with thirty members. A new resident alters Don Mannix household affairs.
Local social notes include Logan train trip and town visitors
Miss Agnes Roberts and Miss Etta Morton along with W. W. Rhodes and A. E. Roberts toured Logan by local train last Tuesday. A missing $5 bill was found on the Logan platform after a search and a telegram from Toston confirmed it. Also noted are visits by Miss May Belle Norton, new Jefferson county schools chief Adda Lee Lowrey to Boulder, and various townsfolk with reminders of church services and local business openings.
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Agnes Roberts
Helena
Etta Morton
Grantsdale
Missoula County
W. W. Rhodes
A. E. Roberts
Logan
Toston
Townsend
May Belle Norton
Messexcen
Adda Lee Lowrey
Jefferson County
Northern Pacific
Boulder
Jones
Frank Lowrey
Missouri
Jerry McCarthy
Jerry Shinnick
Sewell Davis
Butte
Mara Teague
County Road Established From Indian Creek Ferry to Townsend
The county reports Norton, Wine and Manley viewed and located the road from Indian Creek Ferry to Townsend with proof and a survey map. The road was declared established as a county road and the District 2 supervisor ordered to open it.
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George Norton
J. R. Wine
James Manley
Indian Creek Ferry
Townsend
Change of Base by Langhorne at Helena office
W Langhorne land and mining attorney now in rooms 1 and 8 Baily building Helena. Seeks old patrons and new clients for land entries contests scrip locations adverse claims protests. Charges reasonable. Will examine records at Land Office and report for a fee. Correspondence invited.
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W. Langhorne
Baily
Helena
Townsend Tongue twitches toward a baseball team
Townsend considers forming a baseball team using local talent with T. E. Kleinschmidt named manager. Backers acknowledge the need for funding and see the team as town advertisement. A challenge is urged for a contest on the fourth.
Townsend Ladies Club Meetings Schedule Notice
The Townsend club invites members to meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. at the M. E. Church. Officers listed include Mrs. Be H. Goodman as President, Mas. T. N. Aventis as Recording and Corresponding Secretary, and Mrs. J. Batowix as Treasurer.
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M. E. Church
BE. H. Goodman
T. N. Aventis
Rec. & Cor. Sec’y
J. Batowix
Rogers House Hotel at Placer Montana Offers Fine Stay
The Rogers House at Placer, one of the oldest hotels in the state, sits on the Northern Pacific Railroad main line. It serves Hazelton Harris East Pacific and Park mines travelers with attentive service, good meals, and clean beds as advertised by Ross Deegan.
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Rogers House
Placer
Northern Pacific
Hazelton & Harris
East Pacific
Park Mines
Ross Deegan
Townsend Lodge No 6 Sets Meetings on 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Regular meetings of Townsend Lodge No 6 are held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday evenings each month at Masonic Halls Broadway Townsend. Brethren are invited to attend. Officers listed include W. Semasr M W C A Warrier, Recorder W P DeRemere Financier.
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Townsend Lodge
Masonic Halls
Broadway
Townsend
W. Semasr
A. Warrier
W. P. DeRemere
Failing Eyes and Rising Blindness Warned by Doctor
Dr Gruening warns blindness is increasing in the United States and New York due to neglect of reporting neonatal blennorrhea. He urges strict school eye checks, vaccination-like eye safety, and screening to prevent contagious eye diseases. color blindness also discussed with gender differences and implications for maritime and rail roles.
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United States
Gruening
New York State
Boards of Health
Conquering the Congo Missionaries Spread Fast
The Congo region sees rapid growth of missionary posts with many towns inviting settlement near the equator. The Pioneer steamer aids stations from Stanley Pool to Kassai river while Janssen notes diminishing native hostilities and rising European industry, predicting broader welcome within ten years.
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Congo
Congo Basin
Equator
Chicago Post
Congo Lololo
Stanley Pool
Grenfell and
von Francois
Stanley Falls
Janssen
Congo State
Brussels
Kassai
Wissmann
Lomami
Coloring the Hair and the Veil of Age
An elderly man’s disguise through hair dye may mislead about age from eighty to over a hundred. The piece notes the trend toward gray hair and cites Lester Wallack and Tittlebat Titmouse as examples, warning of poisonous minerals in dyes and vanity driving risky use.
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Taverner
Boston Post
Lester Wallack
Tittlebat Titmouse
Church Directory and Services at M. E. Church
The Messenger advertises M. E. Church with Sunday services at 7 30 p m and social service Thursday evenings at 8 o'clock. Sabbath school starts at 2 p m. James W Tater is the pastor and invites the public to attend any or all events. Also mentions business outreach aid from the Mexsenorr.
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M. E. Church
James W. Tater
Tower of Victory Monument detailed history and design
The article traces the Tower of Victory project begun 1889 at Newburgh to honor Continental Army disbandment and encampments at New Windsor Fishkill and West Point. It notes architecture, bronze gates statues costs Washington statue, belvedere capacity and later reception by state officials amid controversy. It also recounts a reappearing tale about Kaiser Wilhelm II and a note on 19th century courtly bow etiquette.
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New Windsor
Fishkill
Newburg
New York Herald
Gen. Washington
William Rudolf O'Donovan
New York
O'Donovan
Washington
Belvidere
Leacon
Union
Congress of the United States
Continental Congress
Tower of Victory
John A. Martin
John Liddle
Engineer Corps
West Point
Newbury
Notice to Creditors Estate of John Link Deceased
Notice to creditors and all persons claiming against the estate of John Link deceased to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to the Administratrix at Confederate Creek Meagher County. Mary A. Ket Administratrix. Public Notice May 8 1991.
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John
Confederate Creek
Sonton
Meagher
Alhambra Hotel For Rent At Helena Montana
The Alhambra Hotel on the Helena and Boulder branch of the N P and Montana Central Railroads thirteen miles from Helena offers rental on reasonable terms. The spacious hotel has baths and a plunge in perfect order and a billiard hall on the premises. It is a popular summer resort with liberal patronage and serves Helena residents as a great Sunday destination. Applicants by letter or in person must supply good references. Contact Mrs S W Redding Alhambra Montana. A three month old black and white bitch pup is missing. The finder will be rewarded upon delivering her to WM Bunnell Canton or Tierney and Co Townsend.
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Alhambra
Helena
Boulder
N. P
Montana Central
W. Redding
WM. Bunnell, Canton
Tierney & Co
Townsend
Tus St. Paul
Ulens
St. Paul
Splendid Free Premiums With Cheap Weekly Miner Offer
The Weekly Miner offers 64 pages of reading for two dollars a year or one dollar for six months with a free premium. Choose from dominos, Lincoln illustration, or American Statesman with autograph, plus two French color pictures if a year is paid. The American Farmer is mailed free to subscribers who pay arrears or subscribe for a full year in advance.
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Lincoln
American Statesman
Mixer Punuienine Co
Butte City
Montana
The St Louis Republic Promises Prompt News at Low Price
The Twice-a-week St Louis Republic bills itself as the best and cheapest news journal in the world. It is a seven column paper with six to eight pages per issue and 12 to 16 weekly, mailed Tuesdays and Fridays. Special editions cover Missouri Illinois and Texas with a General Edition for other States. It claims aggressive yet liberal Democratic stance and national scope. Subscription price is one dollar per year.
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St. Louis Republic
Missouri
Ilinois
Texas
Republic
The
St. Louis
For Sale A Ranch In Townsend Montana
For sale a fine Montana ranch with sturdy fencing ample water a good dwelling a large barn and sheds. It can yield 125 to 150 tons of hay yearly and supports a strong dairy potential near the state’s best market within one mile of a post and express office and two hours from two large cities. Cash buyers may inquire via J C Kerley at Messxycer office Townsend Montana.
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Montana
J. C. Kerley
Messxycer
Townsend
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Nelson, Langhorne & Settles
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Jefferson
Bishop Brewer
Ewall
Tierney
Beaver Creek
George W. Shaw
Meagher Lodge
No. 12
Order of United Workmen
R. T. Riddlesbarger
Powell Black
M. W
Charles Hubbert
G. C. Calkins
A. L. Schlosser
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Thos. Antisell
James Thompson
Chas. Klane
I. W
A. C. Tucker
O. W
Jac. O'Marr
Jesse Harry
Charles H. Pratt
Ladies of the
M. E. Chareli
Don Mannix
Mr. Hagt?Teague
Capitol
Henry Whaley
Mamie
Father Lambaere
John N. Kelly
Crystal Restaurant
Grand Street
G. M. Jones
Ndgie Weston
T. H. Avies
N. G
A. E. Sprices
Rogers’ Hotel
Juncer
Castle
Bozeman
Atnam
T. E. Kleinschmidt
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Placer, Montana
Park District
Mexsenorr
Kaiser
William
Prince Henry
Prussia
Talleyrand
John Link
Mary
de Deirand
Alhambra Hot Springs Hotel
Alhambra, Montana
Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
Northwest
Saint Paul Globe
Iwest
Wspaper
Globe Tutu
GLOBE
Johnson & Field CO
Racine
Wisconsin
Thos. Cruse Savings Bark
Helena, Mont
Thomas Cruse
WM. J. Cruse
WM. J. Sweeney
Juha Fegan
Nial
Seo
Thusters, William J. Cruse, William J. Sweeney
Europe
Tod
Alee
Fawee
S. T. Hauser
A. J. Davis
LW. Knight
T. MH. Kleinschmidt
Asa’t Candler
Missoula
Fort Meaton
Missoula’ Butte
L. Huntley & Go
L. Huntley & Co
Chicaco
ODELL
Odell Type Writer CO
Fifth Ave
Chicago, Il
Union Pacific
California
General Railway and Steamship Office
North Main ST
A. EB. Verzif
V .Mzae
W. Eckles
Gen Freight and Pass
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