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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
4
Townsend Bay Evening notice of publication details dated May 25 1899. It announces postal handling as second class and lists subscription options: one year in advance two dollars, six months in advance thirteen cents, and three months in advance seventy five cents. Advertising rates are stated at one dollar per inch per month.
A local editorial challenges the Townsend Star's "Real Facts" on county debt. It disputes the net indebtedness figures for Nov 30, 1898 and accuses county officials Coad and Hyatt of incompetence or misreporting. The piece invites a response from both officials to clarify the conflicting figures.
Sealed bids for a new school house will be received until 2 p.m. on Monday June 12 1899. Plans and specifications are on file at the clerk and recorder office in Townsend Montana. A bond of 1500 is required to ensure completion within 100 days of contract signing. W H Brookings chairman and W B Dolenty clerk certify the notice.
At a cattlemen meeting held the 14th inst the district boundaries were fixed to exclude all sheep. The line runs from Uncle Johnny gulch mouth northwest to the divide between Townsend and Radersburg, up the divide to Cottonwood Eagle and Eureka gulches, west to the headwaters of Uncle Johnny and Dry creeks, then southeast to the starting point. No sheep will be allowed within these limits. Caew Carex Vancey Catrinwen. 5183 m
Land Office at Helena Montana May 10 1899 notice is given that settler Jane Doonally has filed for final proof for homestead entry 1661 southwest quarter section 4 township etc before Fred Finbser clerk Townsend June 24 1800 witnesses Thos F Keene Flavius Keene John OC Thomas and A L Rotz of Canton Montana George D Greene Register First publication May 7 18d
Notice to Herman Ranney and heirs that John Rothful has spent 200 dollars on labor and improvements to the Pilot Belt quartz lode mining claim in Broadwater County Montana to hold the claim for 1849 1899 period. If Ranney does not contribute one third within ninety days, Rothful will own the claim. First publication February 23 1899.
Notice from United States Land Office Helena Montana May 1 1899 that Henry C Smith of Helens Montana filed for a patent for 1481.6 and 174 feet of the beva and Etta Jodes mines in Cedar Plains Mining District Broadwater County Montana with surface ground and extensive survey details. Claims total 1707 acres exclusive of 0.013 acres in conflict with Ollie Lode. adjoining claim Otlie Joie on west side is owned by Oud Colony Mine Co. All adverse claimants must file within the prescribed period. Includes customer testimonial about Geyser Cream and a ranch sale listing.
Dreadfully nervous woman reports using Karl's Clover Root Tea to calm nerves. She states the tea cleansed her system and restored health and strength after constipation and kidney bowel troubles. Sold by Matthews' Pharmacy in Hartford Connecticut.
Geo D Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts his wife’s five year struggle with paralysis and how two bottles of Electric Bitters restored her ability to care for her tasks. The tonic is promoted as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Guaranteed all bottles. 50 cents. Also listed are White Tauss seed wheat for sale by R H Dean Townsend.
A historical notice advertises a mail program by the Messeveers offering delivery to any address for two dollars annually, promising easy sign up and broad reach.
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