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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
3
A compact roundup from Downsend Messenger items includes brief travels in state capital, farm and business news, church services and public notices. The roster mentions Mrs. James Jobb visiting in the valley, a barber shop promotion, the Pardon pharmacy board appointment, Easter plans, and mining property actions in Rodersburg.
Weather turns favorable for winter lovers as Rev L L Tower plans services in Rodersburg at 11 am next Sunday. Townsend prepares for a new bank with articles filed, and Elmer Lytle buys the Albert Filson place on Beaver Creek planning a swift move. John Maxwell suffers a broken leg after a fall at the courthouse entrance and is treated at Townsend House by Dr Belcher. he faces months of recovery. Dublin Republican notes a strong chorus performance by the Denver quartet. The Chicago Lady quartet is set for Tierneys Hall on March 25 under Townsend schools patronage. Mrs Wilcox advertises Easter millinery on March 30–31 with new patterns from the East.
March 15 death of Mrs Gallighar at her daughter Mrs Wisemiller home after a long illness. Survived by husband and son. Community sympathy extended. Farmer's Club well attended last Friday. A good program planned for March 31. David F Williams home from Agricultural college. A L Love of Bozeman spent Sunday with locals. Cc. CY
The Northern Pacific and Burlington Railroads establish a twice weekly tourist car line from Seattle to Kansas City. Cars depart Townsend Tuesdays and Saturdays, reaching Lincoln St Joseph and Kansas City with Thursday and Monday arrivals. Connections at Lincoln link to Omaha Peoria Chicago and St Louis. berth reservations and tickets available via NP offices or H F Ruger Helena Mont.
An old advertisement describes The National Land List as the genuine real estate paper for buyers and sellers across states. It notes single copies cost 10 cents and invites exchanges of land and other property, with Green Ridge Missouri listed as the publisher. Also features a cough remedy ad and furniture ad mentioning Hazelton's showroom.
A wild improvised notice describes a plan by women from nearby towns to raise funds by selling silk dresses and garments with padding. It outlines prices for various items, a committee of women to oversee the venture, ticketing for dances, and music arrangements, inviting participation from locals.
Mr S A Fackler editor of Micanopy Hustler and his family suffered la grippe but recovered after using One Minute Cough Cure. The ad touts quick relief for coughs and colds, praises Matthews Pharmacy, and mentions other products including De Witt Witch Hazel Salve and a glassware assortment from Berg Hardware Co.
The Townsend Silver Cornet Band benefit presented by home talent drew a large crowd Friday night. Amelia Allen starred as Dot with strong supporting turns from Baldwin and Mrs Watt, while a lively cast and musical interludes, poetry, and dancing marked St Patrick's evening as a success.
A collection of vintage advertisements highlights One Minute Cough Cure for quick relief of coughs, Geyser Cream for burns, and various items at Matthews Pharmacy Hazelton's, including Tron beds and fresh oysters at Townsend Restaurant. The message notes new furniture stock and a note about subscribing to the Messenger.
A Townsenp Bann expresses thanks to the Dramatic club and the public for a well attended entertainment on the 17th. The note states the organization aids the town and invites support for future social events. Berg Hardware Co. displays a broad lamp assortment priced from 50 cents to 8.50.
A Hannibal Missouri citizen describes typhoid fever progressing to pneumonia and lung failure, credits one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief, and praises the medicine as the quickest cure for lung trouble with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottles free at Romig Bros. A Montana man from Greyson Creek endorses Geyser Cream after it heals cracked hands within three days, calling it the best preparation for chapped hands and recommending it to friends.
Geo D Williams of Manchester Michigan tells how his wife, formerly helpless for five years, recovered after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy is promoted as a cure for female diseases, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, headaches, back pain, faintness, and dizziness. Each bottle is guaranteed and sells for 50 cents at Romig Bros.
Mrs S A Sweet of Hartford Connecticut writes she was dreadfully nervous and used Karl's Clover Root Tea for relief. It quieted her nerves and strengthened her whole nervous system while cleansing her system and restoring health. Sold by Matthews' Pharmacy.
A medical advertisement claims Shilohs cough and consumption cure relieves croup instantly in severe cases. It targets anxious young mothers and markets three bottle sizes priced 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar. The claim emphasizes immediate relief and universal success.
860 acres of arable farming land with all implements for work. All fences in good order. Suitable for hay and grain production and ideal for a sheep ranch. Terms very reasonable. Apply to Hyarr and Dotenty, Bankers.
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