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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1894
Page
2
Townsend post office entry notes the Boulder Age to publish Friday issues with a contributor corps including judges lawyers divines college presidents physicians and others. It urges readers in the state to subscribe for two dollars a year to understand the important direct legislation question before the next election.
This morning a light shower gave way to snow on the mountains with six inches of accumulation before thawing. Tur County Board of Appraisers completed its labors valuing railroad lands at $1 per acre and other lands at $1 to $10. Thomas H. Carter and associates opened a placer claim near Jefferson’s former county capital Montana City along Prickly Pear Creek. Prospects look strong as bars paid in the 1860s and development proceeds under seasoned miner Mike Burns guiding initial work.
The Convention of County Assessors in Helena with 14 of 21 counties represented set tax rates for livestock. Range horses at 10 dollars per head, cattle at 12 on the west side and 15 on the east, sheep at 1.50, Milch cows at 20. Ratios may change by the State Board of Equalization.
The Seigniorage Bill to coin over fifty million silver passed the Senate amid party lines with 19 Republicans voting yes and 59 Democrats opposing. The piece labels Republicans as silver enemies, noting repeated rejection over months and urging readers to see the GOP stance on silver. Also referenced is Helena's railroad development with surveys, graded road-bed, and bids, contrasted with public sentiment in White Sulphur.
Prospectus from The Gold Dredging Co of Helena Montana promotes a newly invented dredging machine for placer and river mining. The firm plans to operate mines and take royalties rather than sell machines, with option to purchase mines if owners decline working on shares. Interested parties are urged to contact M Burns in Helena. Also notes Whist Club’s final meeting with financial exhibit and prizes awarded.
Beginning February 1 1894 NPR R restricts all locally sold round trip tickets from unlimited to a 30 day validity from date of sale. This change affects travelers and local fares issued by the company.
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