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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
5
Freight for White Sulphur Springs arrives as Howe Page of Townsend plans and local ore shipments continue. Community events include Arbor Day planning, a juvenile theater, and a May 19 fundraiser at Tierney's hall for the M E church. Supreme court dismisses Carl appeal in a Meagher county water case. Municipal changes include sidewalk construction, a new hook and ladder truck, and updated ward officials.
Charles Coulson died at the Job Thompson farm near Townsend on April 29 from dropsy after about four months of illness. Born in England in 1837 he migrated to America as a youth then moved through Illinois Wisconsin California Oregon before settling in Hogui during its pioneer era. He leaves no local relatives but a brother and nephew in Seale's Mound Illinois. Burial was Monday at Deep Creek cemetery with Rev Bramble officiating. The Counci Meets Sworn in new council conducted routine business with mayor naming attorney and marshal.
The article argues that organized Farmers' Clubs show farmers seek unity and self betterment. It urges members to study costs, debt, and conditions, comparing with other industries and suggesting budgeting, citizenship, and wiser living as the path to success and improved community life.
The Northwest Magazine of St Paul offers 100 in gold to the five largest lists of new subscribers between now and July 15. Prizes range from 30 to 10 dollars with additional earnings opportunities for all participants. full details available by writing to the magazine. Also notices: barber shop shave offer, seed barley sale, and a stray steer taken up in Canton Montana with owner to claim.
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