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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
5
Hood River strawberries will be shipped directly and arrive freely next week. Orders for large quantities for canning or preserving will be filled when prices are lowest. Fresh fruits and vegetables are stocked, including new potatoes at 03¢ per pound rhubarb 02¢ per unit oranges 25c per dozen lemons 5c, cherries 20c per pound.
Townsend Mercantile Co reports a message from Downsend on Thursday evening May 17 1900. The entry notes local trade activity and confirms delivery times for merchants and customers. Readers are advised to check catalog updates and new stock arriving that week.
The Clara Hanmer Theatre Company brings a larger cast to the Auditorium for a full week of performances starting Monday May 21. The group promises hits including The Black Flag My Kentucky Home The Firebrand and Sapho with comedian Dave Williams in each show.
Judge Lambert traveled to Townsend last Thursday on a business trip. Wm. Slater conducted business at the capital over the weekend. R. A. Bell and his nephew arrived from Helena to visit the E. P. mine. L. P. Benedict, former E. P. mine superintendent, oversees district interests. Winston notes a stronger Republican showing in the Dodge and Hill's store precinct at the primary.
Saturday evening Mrs. E. P. Durnen came back from Helena last Friday night accompanied by her daughter Maggie who attends high school there and returned to her studies on Sunday.
Five weeks left in school under Prof Pad Jen Joseph Parker studies the violin. Emmer and Joseph Tower rode bikes to Bozeman Manhattan and Belgrade last week. Senator Tierney Townsend visits. Mrs Leaf nursing with W Patterson returns home. Mrs Gordon Townsend visits John McDonald. Mrs B F Lowrey ill but improving. Miss Gooden leads smooth progress. Postmaster aims to meet Cape Nome. Chas Smith renovates his property. Tower Goodman Worthingham and Walters visit I O O F in Townsend. Arbor Day observed by pupils planting trees named Washington Jefferson Lincoln McKinley and Dewey. One birthday celebration extended Hassel to Radersburg. No accidents reported. Hassel Sun days meat runs continue acetely.
Estray notice from Winston Montana dated May 2 1900 reports a red yearling steer with brand left side and off left ear found near Blake's ferry ranch around November 1 1899.Owner may reclaim by paying charges. Sore Throat Cure ad follows.
Classified items list driving horses buggy harness hay tent and feed inquiries to local contacts. Also notes tonic celery gin bottle and liquor ads, employment prospects, and a nursery company offering fruit stock for fall delivery with terms. Includes addresses Townsend Montana Lake City Minnesota and McCormick's venue.
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