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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1893
Page
4
Local items note cattle stock thriving in the valley and coal from Tierney & Co. Read of samples offered, sewing machines direct from factory, and mothers’ endorsements for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from Centerville. Montana finance figures and state tax changes are summarized, with social visits and illness notes from Townsend and nearby towns.
In Winston, miner John Chellow was killed by a premature blast using giant powder at the H. and H. mine. J. H. Henderson of the Frohner mine near Rimini died after being buried by falling rock, dying a few hours later.
In sharp opinion pieces the Baltimore American laments Montana Senators who rejected the Broadwater County Bill and a state land donation to a Normal School. The editors denounce the lawmakers as a weak, negligent body and call for reform while praising faithful supporters who stood by their pledges. A local Swickley note adds Chamberlain's remedy success against cholera symptoms.
A retired pastor once partner in an iron bedstead business boasted that his work funded a good home, fine clothes for his wife, schooling for children, and charitable living. The National Review cites Rev. H. W. Currin as a Montanan with a similar virtuous example worthy of imitation.
The Iron Mask, a leading Park Mining District property near Townsend, is sold to the Iron Mask Co. for 40,000 with 18 month bond. John Murray leads development to a 500 foot shaft, with 280 feet already sunk and ore bodies confirmed at multiple levels.
The Patriarchal Circle plans an entertainment program set for the 10th. Details on venue and participants are sparse but the event appears aimed at community entertainment and social gathering.
The article lists President Cleveland's cabinet with names and states for each post, followed by praise from John V. Bishop of Portland Mills Indiana praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy as superior for cold and croup prevention and cure with 50 cent bottles sold by J R Weston.
I Dan Nihan notify Arthur 8 Richardson and heirs that $129.10 was spent on labor and improvements for the Last Chance Crown Point and Yellow Jacket quartz mining claims in Meagher County Montana. If you do not contribute $964.59 within ninety days after first publication, your paid claim interest will become mine under section 2324. First publication Feb 17 1898.
Publishers of Laties Home Magazine announce a National Winter Competition closing April 30 1895 with questions on Bible content and the chance to win gold prizes up to 500 and silver tea sets. Mail in answers with six months subscription and request prize list. Over 10 000 distributed in two years. Also notes Townsend Bank Montana year end statement Dec 31 1892.
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