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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1894
Page
2
Local weekly paper discusses state capital removal, offers space to readers at two cents per word, and notes community issues. Report highlights cite Lima dam damage, Shinebarger bridge washout, and railroad disruptions by would be junketers in Oregon and Washington.
Judge H Knowles presided over the Coxeyites case finding Wa Hogan and several officers in contempt for disobeying a court order. Hogan, the fireman and the engineer face six months to jail while other named leaders receive sixty day terms or discharge. A large group will be brought into court in squads and released if they pledge not to organize further takeovers of railroad property.
Neihart Montana letters expose tensions as Twe Coxeyites parade while residents accuse officials like William Tierney of misdeeds. A reader who paid taxes defends a mining claim case and alleges contract theft, bid discrepancies, and roadwork costs.
Helena capital executive committee offers prizes for essays on the question of locating the permanent capital at Helena. Cash awards range from 100 for first to 50 for best negative, with conditions on age under 19 and word limit. Essays to be mailed by July 1 1894 and judged by named officials.
The Duck CreekQuart mine bond transfers trace Ed Romig and others to J O Barker Tim E Collins Paris Gibson and party now opening the claim. Reports claim very rich ore has been found and more properties nearby are being watched. The district is expected to see development before summer. Historical mining methods are noted in past production.
A notice to J Holeberg and J Rechtnitz and all heirs warns that the undersigned coowner in four quartz lode mining claims in Jefferson County Montana demands their share of labor expenditures for 1891 and 1892 totaling 919.99 and a remaining balance of 34.9 with interest and costs. If not paid within ninety days after service, the coowners’ rights will transfer to the undersigned who has completed the required work.
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