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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
4
The notice lists 1899 posting details for Downsend Messenger Townsend with post office entry as second class matter. Advertising rates are shown at 1.00 per inch per month. Editor and Proprietor is C. H. Eaton. Rates: three months 75 cents, six months in advance, one year in advance 2.00.
The Star editor is away while we examine how the county amassed an $80,000 debt. We blame poor public administration, war era failures, and self serving officials, urging businesslike reforms and accountability. The essay questions political leadership, fiscal controls, and bids, hinting at broader national incompetence.
A call to recognize everyday courage in Broadwater County where residents fight hardship to keep homes, provide for old age, and secure a better life for their children. The piece urges equal praise for peaceful persistence alongside wartime valor.
The Star editor seeks wider recognition after interest from Kansas City Times. The piece notes Montana coverage scaling, a quote on distance, and calls on citizens to review road district work. It reports county road expenditures of $2262.73 for the recently ended quarter and urges verification of supervisor payments.
Dever arrives in Montpelier Vermont facing an unusual bulge he must hoop through. The challenge hinges on a notable bulge shaping local travel and daily life as he settles in.
Land Office Helena Montana May 9 1899 notice of intent to make final proof for Donnally homestead entry No 501 for south west section 4 town 1 north range 2 east before Fred Jubser clerk Broadwater County Montana at Townsend June 24 1899 with witnesses Thos F Keene Flavius Keene John C Thomas and A L Rotz all of Canton Montana George D Greene Register first published May 15 1899
Broadwater County Montana notices Herman Ranney and heirs that John Rothfus has expended $200 in labor on the Pilot Belt quartz lode mining claim to hold it for 1895 and 1898. If Ranney does not contribute his one third share within 90 days of service the co-owner’s interest becomes Rothfus's property.
United States Land Office Helena Montana May 11 1899 declares Henry Smith of Helens Montana has filed for a patent for 14315 and L473 feet of the Eva and Etta lodes with 19.37 and 17.107 acre claimed areas in Broadwater County Montana. Adverse claimants must file within sixty days or be barred.
The ninth district Broadwater county case Powney vs Dunco orders the defendant to answer within twenty days or face default judgment. The suit seeks 50000 plus 1 percent monthly interest on a promissory note dated August 3, 1807 and foreclosure of a mortgage to secure the note with costs and attorney fees. Clerk J F Bubler signs the document with Baldwin as attorney for the plaintiff.
Notice to creditors of Charles Couson deceased. Executor Charles Thompson requests all claims with vouchers be shown within four months of first publication to W L Cronk attorney Townsend Broadwater County Montana.
A Broadwater county resident from Greyson Creek Montana writes that during early winter his hands suffered chapping and cracking until a sample of Geyser Cream healed all sore areas within three days. He asserts it is the best remedy for chapped hands and recommends it to friends.
Mrs S A Sweet of Hartford Connecticut reports the product calmed nerves and strengthened her nervous system while cleansing the body and restoring health. The testimonial notes relief from constipation kidney and bowel trouble after using the tea sold by Matthews' Pharmacy.
360 acres of farming land with all necessary implements for work. Entire property fenced and suitable for hay and grain farming. Good range, ideal for a first class sheep ranch. Terms very reasonable. Apply to Hyarr and Docenrty Bankers.
Geo D Williams of Manchester Michigan shares how his ill wife recovered after five years of helplessness using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The medicine treats female diseases and cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Each bottle 60 cents guaranteed. Romig Bros. Old tauss seed wheat for sale by R H Dean Townsend.
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