Townsman Notes Local Doings And Upcoming Events
Roy Allen is convalescing from the grip. Helen Steele visits her cousin Mrs B Li Matthews. No service at M E church north next Sunday. Beav er Creek and Winston services listed. A grand candy pull by Degree of Honor. A new diamond drill at Diamond Hill mine. Clara Hanmer Theatre at Opera house Monday. Towns end dances and balls planned with bands and supper. Mystery Man show billed for March 11 with 50 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Thorpe
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Townsmen Charged Sermon Sparks Dance School Open Debate
A letter to the editor rebukes Rev. Tower for using pulpit time to attack a Townsend dance school. The writer mocks the preacher and praises church leaders for free advertising, predicting social and financial gains for the school and Methodist church while urging repentance for dancers. The writer signs as Q. B. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower
Townsend
Methodist Church
Merry Makers
School Building Bonds On The 11th In Townsend
Voters in school district No. 7 will decide on issuing bonds not to exceed 8000 for a new school building. Citizens and taxpayers express varied views pro and con including calls to build anew, remodel, or consider smaller bond amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. H. Allen
W.C. Pierce
Julius Berg
Hazelton
G. W. Gilham
M. Garnett
Baldwin
Romig
W.H. McKnight
McCain
Charlie Fairchild
Peter J. Meloy
W.C. Whaley
J. H. Fisk
O. Holloway
Herman Berg
J.R. Wine
J. R. Kanouse
E. H. Goodman
Townsend
W. D. McCormick
Owen Gillogly
J. G. Blessing
Charlie Bowhay
Potts
Tam
Community supports new school building
Dr. J L Belcher and D J McCarthy express favor for a new school house. Marshal Swift approves the plan. John Whaley notes the need for better facilities and supports a suitable building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Belcher
D. J. McCarthy
Marshal Swift
John Whaley
Narrow Escape From Consumption Ends In Health
Ada F E Hart of Groton South Dakota writes of a severe lung cold that progressed to consumption. After doctors gave up, she trusted Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs and colds, taking eight bottles to recover fully. Trial bottles offered free at Romig Bros with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Guaranteed or money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada F E. Hart
Groton
Romig Bros
Electric Bitters touted as cure all remedy in Spain and Michigan
An early 20th century advertisement claims Electric Bitters cures liver kidney blood and nerve troubles and restores energy. It features R P Olivia of Barcelona and Geo D Williams of Manchester Michigan praising the tonic. Each bottle costs 50 cents and is guaranteed by Romig Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
America
Romig Bros
Geo. D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Bucklen’s Amica Salve credited for Civil War veteran cure
A Newark Michigan man injured by a ball during the Civil War reportedly suffered ulcers for twenty years before Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured him. The advertisement claims it cures cuts bruises burns boils felons corns skin eruptions and piles with a 25 cent box price and guaranteed results from Romig Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
Amica
Romig Bros
Dr Kings New Life Pills and Other Remedies Ad
Billed as a busy health booster, Dr. King’s New Life Pills are sold for 25 cents a box by Romig Bros with claims to convert weakness into strength and energy. The pitch includes other products such as Shilo’s cough cure, Karl’s Clover Root Tea, and Geyser Cream, with various price points and money-back guarantees offered by Matthews’ Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Romig Bros
Shiloh
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Karl
Lifesaving Cure Restores Hannibal Man After Illness
J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after typhoid fever led to pneumonia. He says one bottle brought relief, and continued use left him well and strong. The medicine is advertised as a fast cure for lung troubles with trial bottles free at Romig Bros. 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lilly
Hannibal Mo
Dr. King
Romig Bros
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Coughs and colds are urged to be treated with One Minute Cough Cure from Matthews Pharmacy. The ad touts quick relief for croup bronchitis pneumonia and other throat and lung issues while promoting De Witt's Little Early Risers for laxative benefits and general health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Matthew
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Downsend Messenger
Roy Allen
Charlie Smith
Whitehall
Helen Steele
Mrs. B. Li. Matthews
M. E. Church
Diamond Hill Mine
Thomas Downey
Pipestone Hot Springs
Clara Hanmer Theatre Company
Opera House
Thomas Howell
L. L. Tower
Beaver Creek
Winston
B. E. Matthews
Gallatin, Mo
Taber
Duck Creek Church
Isom Previtt
Irwin Smith
Lombard
White Sulphur Springs
Don Ringelberg
John A. Keating
Radersburg
Mr. Keating
Ohio
Canton
Center of the Universe
Padden
Dot
C. E. Leach
Black Hawk
Dog Town
J. L. Hendry
Butte
Willie A. Steadman
Manila
Filippinos
Townsend Dramatic Club
Chicago University Association
M. C. Greene
Townsend Hotel
Frosto
U. S
Hassel
Clara Hanmer
Tierney & Co
Tierney’s Hall
Amateur Dramatic Club
Silver Cornet Band
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Portland
Pacific Coast
National Baptist Societies
San Francisco
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Bismark
Berg Bros. Co
Ralston
Fowler’s Log Cabin
Matthews
S. Hyatt
B. Dolenty
Bankers
Bank OF Townsend
Townsend, Montana
O. K
A. T. Morris
Cincinati
W. K. Mayne
Townsend, Mont
Matthews Pharmacy
Schuttler
C.H. Lefever
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