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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1895
Page
5
Townspeople hear of rapid progress as the electric light house nears completion and municipal cleanup plans proceed. Local merchants promote Diamond Crown cigars, millinery, earthenware, and salt meats while Sheriff McKnight and crews perform routine duties. Nearby towns receive notices of visits, exams, and upcoming features with advertisements and local notices throughout the issue.
Miss Lizzie Thompson married Fletcher Sparling at the parsonage with Rev. E. Lee performing the ceremony. The same issue notes Montanian bride and groom’s bright prospects. May 4 event established a Montana baseball organization with G. G. Watt as manager, Ed McRae treasurer, Fred Bubser secretary, and a long list of honorary members and players. A game with a neighboring club is planned for May 30 along with a grand ball.
Placer mining supplies depart Townsend daily for camps as The Messenger will be issued on Thursday. An eye injury plagued John Daly after a steel piece struck him while mining. Mr and Mrs J R Weston hosted a small gathering with whist and refreshments. Mrs Lena Bancarp promotes low prices on ribbons and flowers. Parks Cough Syrup sells with money back guarantee if no cure. Obituary notes Julia A Allen died at Polaris Montana aged 76. She known as Grandma Allen lived on the frontier and aided the sick and needy. Her funeral at Deep Creek cemetery May 6 was attended by many friends.
Obituary resolutions from Esther Chapter No. 3 mourn Mrs. Julia A. Allen. The text honors her as a loving mother sister and friend and notes her long service as a co worker. It expresses sympathy to her son grandchildren and relatives, requests publication and a family copy, and mentions sending a copy to the family.
The folder promotes rapid routing to major cities including Omaha Lincoln St. Joseph Kansas City and St. Louis. It highlights direct lines to Chicago and Peoria and urges readers to obtain a copy from an agent for fastest service.
No. 3 Order of the Eastern Star Town of Montana records a May 11 1895 memorial notice for departed sister Julia A. Allen. The piece laments loss with imagery of charity truth and grace and describes offerings at burial and tribute by mourning members.
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