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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1899
Page
2
Townsend Post Office lists advertising rates for periodical notices. The notice appears in a 1509 edition with rates for one, six, and three months in advance. It also marks Townsend as a second class matter entry.
Townsend moves to build an auditorium funded by five thousand shares at one dollar each. Peter J. Meloy leads a board and building committee to finalize plans for a steam heated, electrically lit hall of 48 by 100 feet with a circular gallery and sprung floor for public dancing, theater, and political events. The venture aims to be self supporting and provide a modest stock dividend.
The article traces Daly’s enmity toward Clark from Montana legislature to Congress. Daly allies in New England plan charges of bribery to force an investigation. If defeated, a copper trust may form to pressure Clark’s mining interests.
Thos Winans, Baltimore founder of Russia’s first railroad, returned home rich and created a lavish display of Greek deities on his grounds. Crowds swarmed the site provoking city council to demand clothing on the statues. In anger he erected a thirty foot brick wall around the square, ruining his property but silencing the neighborhood.
A reflective note on the sixth legislative assembly, praising partial action while acknowledging unfinished work. It emphasizes gratitude for friendship and the need to forgive, warning that few can discard a friend with ease.
Editorial paragraphs mock the coming of March as the sixth Montana legislative assembly ends. Musings on fashion, economy, and thrift mix with quotations from Franklin and scripture, noting eggs, wine, and money as symbols of miserliness and misrule.
The Radersburg column notes the death of Earl, eight, from spinal meningitis after a fall. Neighbors dispute the physician's cause, while Rev Tower delivers a clear sermon. Town social life includes visits, a museum project, and a surprise party at the Central hotel.
A 360 acre ranch for sale with all farming implements and good fencing suitable for hay grain and sheep. It commands good range and terms are reasonable. Apply to Hyatt & Dovenry Bankers. Also an advertisement notes a nervous relief testimonial for Karl's Clover Root Tea sold by Matthews' Pharmacy in Hertford Connecticut.
The National Land List is a nationwide real estate paper offering land and property bargains and exchanges. Subscriptions and single copies are available by mail for 10 cents from The National Land List Publishing Co. in Green Ridge, Missouri.
A Wisconsin era advertisement notes Dr King’s New Life Pills for headaches and nerves. It cites Geyser Cream with a Montana sample claim healing chapped hands in three days and mentions One Minute Cough Cure for la grippe with editor S A Fackler and Matthews’ pharmacy.
A historical poem and news items recall Robbie’s death at Santiago with patriotic fervor. The piece contrasts sorrow for fallen soldiers with reports of Cuban relief and Spanish retreat. An 1880s advertisement mix lists Shiloh’s cough cures and glassware and hardware store notes.
A listing shows Geyser Cream for sale by Broadwater county merchants including Winston, Mrs J C Blacker in Radersburg, Toston Trading Co in Toston, McCarthy, Canton, A W Schreiber in Diamond City, Matthews Pharmacy in Townsend, and others.
Broadwater County Montana notice to Herman Ranney and heirs or assigns that Joan Rothaus has spent 200 dollars in labor on the Pilot Belt quartz lode mining claim in Cedar Plains to hold the claim for 1905 to 1906 ending December 31. If co owners do not contribute one third within 90 days, their interest passes to Rothaus. First published February 23, 1909.
A string of old pharmacy ads tout breath purifiers and digestive teas, highlighting Karl's clover root tea for breath purification and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles burns and skin diseases. It also promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a quick healer for colds and sore lungs, sold by Matthews' pharmacy with guaranteed results.
Skates priced at 50 cents per pair. Skate straps two for 15 cents. Berg Hardware Co announces pure white lime for sale by J G Binsina.
A brief notice praising Matthews' pharmacy and a cough cure bottle praised as life and money saver. Claims the remedy prevents serious throat illness when used promptly and is pleasant for children.
For Rent 160 acres of pasturage with open water good feed and shelter. Apply to Fred Schreiner Townsend Montana. La Grippe epidemic warns precautions. One Minute Cough Cure urged as remedy per A J Shepherd publisher Elden Missouri. Pleasant to take quick to act. Mat
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