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Newspaper

Townsend Messenger

Location

Townsend, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1891

Page

4

Arrival and Departure of Mails in Townsend

The Townsend messenger records mail service details for Friday morning with departures at 10 a m and 2 p m for local routes and daily service to White Sulphur Springs leaving at 7 a m and arriving 4 p m. The St Louis and Montana mail runs depart Bedford every Tuesday and Saturday via Merthes Pacific Railroad at 11 30 p m and eastbound service begins at 8 a m.

Ates Cogten St. Louis Mont Bedford Geng Merthes Pacific Railroad

Town and Valley society notes and home business ads

A miscellany of local items from Townsend Valley includes a buggy wreck injuring two women near St. Louis, new stage coach service by Townsend and Castle, Col John G Pickering delivering shade trees, seed and plant promotions by R M Vaughn, and plans for the Townsend Land and Canal Co. Also: local fruit and hay notes, spring samples for suits, ranch sales, and a birthday gathering for Judge Weston and Mrs. McCormick with cake sent by Mrs. Weston.

R. M. Vaughn David Hoover Speer Thiseys Val J. G. Pickering John G. Pickering Duck Creek Montana California Townsend A. M. D'Arcy & Co's J. St. Weston Judge Weston Laty McCormick

Personal notes from Townsend visits and arrivals

Miss Eddie Lowrey of St Louis visited Townsend briefly a few days ago. Mrs Dr Hanter of Neihart and Mrs and Wises Cooper called yesterday. Phil Willits, recently at the Springs, returned home. W C Danniels of Lower Confederate visited Tuesday. F J Keene of Sycamore Missouri stayed in town a few days. Henry Heffner, longtime M Reinig salesman, called and took the Castle stage the same day. George Beatty of Beaver Creek visited with Mrs Beatty. Mrs W H Ridgeway, Placer's postmaster, visited Townsend friends early this week.

Eddie Lowrey St. Louis Townsend Dr. Hanter Neihart and Wises Cooper Phil. Willits W. C. Danniels Lower Confederate F. J. Keene Missouri Henry Heffner M. Reinig Helena Castle George Beatty Beaver Creek Mrs. B

Quaintance heads to Castle amid family illness

A. C. Quaintance, owner of the Boulder Hot Springs, arrived Sunday evening and left Monday with Julius Berg as guide for Castle. He is summoned by his daughter Mrs. W. H. Dickinson’s illness and will handle Cumberland freighting business. Theo Fabricen visited Townsend seeking customers. Chester Sweet, Dickinson's chief assistant, rode to Castle after visiting Boulder.

A. C. Quaintance Boulder Hot Springs Castle Julius Berg Townsend and Castle Stage Company W. H. Dickinson Cumberland Theo, Fabricen Helena Townsend Chester Sweet

Odd Fellowship Anniversary Entertainment Delights Town

Weston's Hall hosts North Star Lodge No 19 I O O F seventy second anniversary with songs recitations and speeches. Notable performers include Viola Allen Goldie and Tillie Allen Aliie Noah and Mrs Belcher while Dr Belcher finds a gold badge pyramid cake gift.

Weston’s North Star Lodge No. 19 Odd Fellowship In America James Jobb A. E. Spriggs Viola Allen Townsend Goldie Tillie Allen P. M. Worthingham Aliie Noah Amelia Allen E. H. Goodman Mrs. Watt A. Allen C. T. H. Alien Dr. Belcher

Church Directory M E Church Services Schedule

The church announces preaching each Sunday evening at 7 30 social service Thursdays at 8 and Sabbath school Sundays at 2 p m. The public is invited to attend any or all events. James W Tare is the pastor.

M. E. Church James W. Tare

Free American Farmer subscription offer for subscribers

Arrangements with the American Farmer of Cleveland allow free mailing to our subscribers who pay up arrears and one year in advance, and to new subscribers who pay one year in advance. The 16 page illustrated journal is a national agricultural publication worth more than its price, with ideas valuable to any farm household. Call for a sample copy.

Cleveland Ohio Canada Tre Gr. Paut Houghton Rand, McHally & Co U.S Gropx Alowe St. Paul

Subscription Deal For The Messencer And The American Farmer

The Messencer and the American Farmer offer one year for 3 dollars covering delinquent and new cash subscribers and old ones who send a postal card. Those who paid 1 dollar can get both titles until December 31, 1891 by sending 2 dollars cash only.

Twice-a-week Edition of The Republic Promises Prompt News

The St. Louis Republic offers a seven-column twice-weekly edition at one dollar per year with Missouri Illinois and Texas special editions and a national general edition. It emphasizes Democratic affiliation and nationwide coverage, with sample copies and premium catalogues available. Local notices invite meetings and sales ads. A ranch for sale near Townsend Montana is described with features for dairy farming and proximity to markets, offices, and cities.

St. Louis Republic Missouri Illinois Texas Republic The St. Louis Montana J. C. Kerley Messexcrr Townsend

Proposals for Sinking a Shaft at Gold Dust Claim

Sealed bids due 12 m. June 1, 1891 for sinking a shaft 5 by 8 feet clear and 200 feet deep on the Gold Dust claim in Park Mining District Jefferson county. Company may reject any or all bids. Apply to O T H Allen Superintendent Townsend Montana.

Park Mining Jefferson County O. T. H. Allen Townsend Montana

Reward for information on John Stone whereabouts

A $200 reward is offered for information about John Stone who arrived in Fort Benton in 1871 as a steamer Far West fireman. He is about sixty five and served in the Sixty third Virginia Regiment Mounted Infantry. A legacy awaits him or his widow. Address Mrs. E Stone 624 Badd Street West Philadelphia Pennsylvania Read the Messexorn and thereby in form regarding the mines of the Park District.

John Stone Ile Fort Benton Far West Sixty-third Virginia Regiment Mounted Infantry E. Stone Badd Street West Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Townsend Lodge No 6 Holds Regular Masonic Meetings

The regular meetings of Townsend Lodge No 6 are on the 1st and Ord Saturday evenings each month at Masonic Mall Broadway Town send. Sojourning brethren are cordially invited to attend. W Lemar MW CA Warrice Recorder WP DrRemes Financier. A town and its inhabitants are judged by the paper printed therein, an unfailing indication like the Earth's revolutions.

Townsend Lodge Masonic Mall Broadway Townsend W. Lemar A. Warrice W. P. DrRemes

Official Directory of Montana Government Officials

Official list names and titles for state offices and federal posts. Includes Governor Jos Toole and Thomas H Carter, Secretary of State Louis Rotwitt, State Auditor Edwin Kenney, Treasurer Richard Hickman, Supt. John Gannon, and many others with district and city assignments at Helena, Bozeman, Mile City.

Congress Thomas H., Carter Jos. K. Toole John E. Richards Louis Rotwitt Edwin A. Kenney Richard O. Hickman John Gannon Hl. Holloway Miss Lou Guthrie Henry J. Haskell Henry N. Blake

Public Officials And District Judges Listed In Montana

Long list of Meagher and Jefferson county officers plus district judges and board members in several towns including Helena Glendive Butte Billings Deer Lodge and Whitehall. Names include J Stuart Fr Minnis K B Harrison J Shineberger R Rumney Granville Stuart J Scott D Durfee S Marshall F Henry Geo Milburn H Benton K Harrison and others with roles as sheriff clerk treasurer and superintendent of schools.

William F. Furay Butte E.D. Weed Helena J. Sullivan - Benton Internal Revenue District of Montana Idaho James H. Mills L. Geo. O. Eaton U. S H. Knowles U.S Geo. W. Sprowle Joseph Shineberger Red Rock Ben Rumney St Clare C. Wallace Taylor Chateau Joseph Scott Miles City Aoe Glendive John Ielenberg Deer Lodge Granville Stuart Fort Maginnis Lewis and Clarke W-H. Hunt Silver Bow J. McHatton D.M. Durfee Missoula Marshall Beaverhead Jefferson Madison Thos. J. Galbraith Gallatin Park and Meagher Frank Henry Yellowstone Custer Dawson Geo. R. Milburn Chateau, Cascade Fergus H. Benton Meagher William Parberry John A

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