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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1893
Page
2
Last Saturday a Degree of Honor was established in Missoula with a membership of fifty. The piece notes social order and local fraternal activity and mentions subsequent regional concerns about taxes and law enforcement.
A century of American self sufficiency is praised while warning that capital pools and syndicates control prices and finance. The essay laments political parties aligning with Lombard and Wall Streets and proposes annexation to Canada as a solution. A brief winter scene ends with a cold Wednesday morning and snow.
Last Saturday night Chicago mayor Carter I. Harrison was shot in his home by a man named Pendergarst. He was deeply mourned and remembered as Chicago’s foremost citizen, with comparisons to notable figures of the era.
A historic Senate battle closed with a victory for moneyed interests as silver advocates failed to pass unconditional repeal. The record lists 43 lawmakers who opposed silver and 52 who supported it, with several paired votes noted. Analyzed party splits show 23 Republicans and 19 Democrats voting for repeal, with 10 Republicans, 19 Democrats, and 3 Populists voting against.
Lotter from I N Thompson writes from Mangerie Wyoming in October 1803 about reaching Red Lodge meeting his brother after forty five years and staying near the Stinkingwater river valley. He mentions visiting Hot Springs eight miles away and notes their claimed medicinal properties while promising to write again.
A. F. and A. M. announce meetings every fourth Saturday evening at the hall over Judge Weston's Drug Store. All visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. W. D. McCormick, Master. A. E. Srniace, Secretary.
Parents warned that hoarseness signals the onset of croup in young children. The article promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent attacks if given at the first signs, claiming it never fails. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles from J. R. Westen, druggist.
All persons with claims against the First National Bank who have not received the circular letter and agreement on resuming business are asked to call or send their address. Circulars are to be sent to Finst Navionat Bayx, Helena, Montana.
The officers of the Old Settlers Society are requested to meet at the Minorseen office Townsend on November 8 1893 at 2 oclock PM sharp to consider calling an Old Settlers meeting. Henry Waley President J C Kuriey Secretary.
The Union Pacific in connection with Chicago and North Western arrives in Chicago at 9 30 a m daily linking with east fast trains. Round trip excusions to major western cities and to Los Angeles and San Francisco offered with varied routes and six month returns. Special notes on limited time frames and pricing, with car comforts and emigrant bookings. For full timetables and reservations contact No 2 North Main Street Helena Montana.
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