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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
3
Local notices cover residents on Oak Street and nearby towns, with updates on market items, mining activity, school and church events, road conditions, and upcoming town celebrations. Figures include Romig Bros promotions, Belt mine work shifts, and the July Fourth parade planning.
A large crowd from Townsend boarded Sunday morning’s train to Helena to witness the game. The match fell short of expectations with numerous errors and poor play. Nash opened poorly in the first inning allowing four walks before being relieved by Sloan. The Independent of Monday comments on the contest.
About thirty leasers work at the Custer mine now run on a leasing system. Hamilton Blow Hamilton operate the Bay Horse mine in Kelly Gulch, ordering a steam hoist suggesting favorable prospects. George Kramer and wife occupy Chas Bonathan’s summer residence as Bonathan plans permanent ranching. Matt Ran returns from Butte with social whispers of a forthcoming marriage to a wealthy Jewish woman.
Hassel Business shows activity as J J Warren nears completion of a three stamp mill and C Miller & Son push the National mine mill toward trial run. Ores shipped from Oscar Sparta’s mine, with repairs after a wagon accident injuring Warren Collier Miller and Miss Hazel Sawyer. Local ads promote Shiloh’s Vitalizer and other remedies from Matthews’ Pharmacy and a wood cord drive at Lombard Montana.
Mrs. S. A. Sweet of Hartford Conn reports that Karl's Clover Root Tea calmed nerves and eased constipation kidney and bowel trouble. The product is sold by Matthews' Pharmacy where customers find pleasant consumption and health restoration.
The Battleship Oregon has set multiple records during its 18,000 mile trip, drawing attention to a new 80 page pocket Army and Navy book from Northern Pacific. Demand for the booklet floods the N P passenger department in St. Paul from across the nation, a testament to advertising and the book's value. Chas S Fee, general passenger agent in St. Paul, will mail the booklet for ten cents upon request.
All parties indebted to us are requested to call and settle at once or accounts will be placed with an attorney for collection. Lloyd & Murray. Pure white lime for sale by J. G. Biessixa.
A ranch formerly known as the Shelly ranch near Townsend is offered for sale on reasonable terms. The property covers about 820 acres with 120 acres in alfalfa and includes good water rights. Contact Mayl9 BP H Goopmay for details.
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