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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
2
The item notes twenty dollar entry as second class mailer for the Townsend post office and identifies the publication as the official paper of Broadwater County.
Toinure the dispatch of mail for all points the mail should be deposited in the Post Office as follows for the Fast train No 23:30 pm For the West train No 1 830 p m For hire Rulphur Aprians Castle Massel 8:00 a m General leivery open from 7:30 a m to 8:00 Pp m So lay delivery open from 5 a m to 10 a m Many order and registry open from 8 a m to 6 p m KEROMIG Postmaster.
The investigation into the Maine explosion shifts blame to Spanish authorities in Havana. Divers probe the sunken battleship as powder reserves are found intact, suggesting the blast came from under the keel, possibly a submarine mine or torpedo. The piece argues treachery is a long standing Spanish trait and predicts calamity for ignorance and crime.
The death of Frances E Willard recalls her lifelong temperance reform. Her work with the Women's Christian Temperance Union began as secretary in 1874 and she led as president since 1879. She authored several volumes on the temperance question.
The subject’s lifelong work shows earnest effort and active service, earning her a strong standing among her community for a well earned, enviable reputation built through steady contribution.
The Stock Growers Association seeks a new stock inspector for this county as the distant current appointee cannot serve locally. Stockmen urge a capable local man to represent their interests and handle issues affecting grazing and the stock industry.
A catalog note touts a new three dollar men’s shoe model described as artful shoemaking while also promoting silk hairnets. The item blends footwear and accessory offerings in a compact market listing.
The administration fails to win two thirds in the Senate and Congress appears reluctant to annex distant territory. Lawmakers doubt the wisdom of adding islands with Kanaka and Mongol populations that would require a sizeable navy and broader commitments for Uncle Sam's domains.
Administrator of Charles Ferguson estate will sell at public or private sale for cash after court confirmation. Auction on March 22, 1898 at 2 PM near a meter in Broadwater County Montana. Sale includes the Last Since quartz mine claim and listed personal property per inventory.
Valley Lodge No 21 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the fourth Saturday evening in PC Hall. Visiting brothers are welcome. W M De. GW Ginna was listed alongside H S Hyatt in the notice.
Administratrix of the estate of Charles Barker deceased will sell at public or private sale to the highest bidder for cash, under court order, at Townsend on March 19 at 2 p m. the real estate described as portions of sections 16 17 and 2 in township 9 north range 2 west with terms 10 percent down and balance in 30 days. Mary Barker administratrix dated February 28 1898 first publication March 3 1898
Administratrix Mary Mahoney publishes a notice to creditors of Jeremiah Mahoney deceased. Creditors must file their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at EH Goodman’s office Townsend Montana Broadwater County. Date February 26 1898 first publication March 30 1898.
District Court of Montana Broadwater County summons to William and Kate Quinn Western Mortgage Trust Company Jubilee Placer Milling Henry Nicholson. Plaintiff seeks foreclosure of real estate mortgage and deficiency judgment. Defendant must answer within 20 days or default judgment may be entered. First publication February 17, 1896.
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