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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
2
One year in advance six months in advance true months in advance advertising rates one dollar per inch per month shows on page. Official paper of Broadwater County Townsend Montana lists C H Eaton as editor and proprietor.
Postal bulletin lists train mail cutoffs and general delivery hours. Bust train No 2 deposits at 8 30 pm West train No 1 830 pm White Sulphur Springs Castle Hassel 8 00 am general delivery opens 9 00 am to 8 00 pm Wa im to 10 am open from 9 am to 4 pm. Postmaster ROMIG signs.
analysis of factional divides among silver Republicans Democrats and purists, arguing two party lines silver versus anti silver. calls for cooperation in 1900 and warns bosses seek office over principle. tension over tariffs and financial policy as unity goal.
Report from Klondike notes Canadian officials occupy White Pass on Chilcoot trail, sparking questions of American territory and British aggression. Analysts expect arbitration if boundary proves disputed. Spain’s naval moves with Armstrongs also cited amid European tensions.
The piece weighs the Maine disaster risk and Spain US tensions, noting wartime prep on both sides and a likely unfavorable Maine verdict. It contrasts a bankrupt Spain with a strong US, then urges reading Anthony Dimmock on bimetallism in Arena for March.
If Spain relies on neighboring powers for backing in a conflict with the United States she may be disappointed as those nations have their own troubles to contend with.
The community will vote on April 5th in the town election. Officials urge residents to review ballots and participate to influence local governance.
Warrants registered on the general fund will be paid on presentation at the town treasurer's office in Townsend Montana. Interest ceases on the payment date. Dated March 3 1885.
Notice of sale by the administrator of Charles Ferguson estate in Broadwater County Montana proceeding from the District Court order dated February 21 1893. The auction or private sale to the highest cash bidder will occur March 22 1893 at 2 pm for the Last Chance quartz lode mining claim and related personal property listed in the court inventory.
Administratrix Mary Barker offers real estate in Broadwater County Montana for sale at public or private bid to be confirmed by District Court. Sale includes 40 acres described by portions of sections 16 17 20 and mining claims near Diamond City. Terms cash or cash equivalent with 10 percent down and balance in 90 days. Dated Townsend February 24 1895 first publication March 3.
A local retailer announces a fresh shipment of men s clothing featuring nobbiest brown and blue styles. The note emphasizes pride in offering low prices with a lighthearted line about their low living costs.
Valley Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds meetings every fourth Saturday evening in community lodge. Visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. Wardor Secretary Gram and other officers extend greetings to members and guests.
The administratrix Mary Mahoney announces a four month period from March 3, 1885 for creditors and claimants to present their vouchers to FE Goodman in Townsend Montana to settle the estate of Jeremiah Mahoney, deceased, in Broadwater County.
The District Court of Montana Broadwater County issues a summons in a mortgage foreclosure action by Richard H. Huntington against William Quinn, Kate Quinn, The Western Farm Mortgage Trust Company, Jubilee Placer Mining Company, and Henry Nicholson. Plaintiffs seek sale of the Broadwater real estate and a deficiency judgment against the defendants, with twenty days to answer after service. The case is dated February 17, 1898.
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