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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
2
Official paper of Broadwater County announces advertising rates and a detailed mail dispatch schedule. It lists advertising at $1.00 per inch per month, notes delivery times for East train No 2 and West train No 1, and provides office hours for general delivery, Sunday delivery, and money order/registry services.
The campaign for New York mayor loses a leading candidate as Henry George dies. The nation mourns a steadfast advocate for labor and the people, whose long political life fought corruption and defended workers’ rights.
The roundup shows cattle ownership in the valley halved over two years as large sheep herds encroach. Ranchers warn the cattle industry may vanish if trends continue, with grain farming remaining unprofitable and sheep competing on scarce short grasses.
The author argues sheep and cattle entities clash over range access. Sheep producers from eastern corporations overrun local pastures, while cattle owned by resident ranchers support regional wealth. The piece urges restricted sheep grazing to the far side and favors cattlemen with long possession, seeking balanced justice.
The piece notes Hollowe en observes in Townsend with boys engaging in harmless mischief within reasonable bounds. It urges the community not to overreact while warning that excessive pranks can become crime, though no serious offences are reported this year.
Election returns show the Tammany slate winning by 70 000 to 100 000 plurality in Greater New York with Van Wyck at about 44 ¼ percent of the total. Parties claim Ohio results. Bushnell likely reelected governor and the legislature Democrat on joint ballot. Maryland probably elects a Democratic assembly, securing Gorman's reelection. Iowa and Massachusetts Republican and Kentucky and Virginia Democratic.
No 3804 notice by Samuel T Green John P Jones and Lewis Sperry seeks patent under mining laws for 1387.3 feet on the Venezuela lode in Park district Broadwater county Montana. Adjoining claims listed. Gold Dust Mining Co. and Eldorado noted. First publication October 28, 1897.
A. Coc Dorner of Helena advertises novelties in silver and holiday goods and urges orders with promise of prompt shipping from 258 Main St Helena Townsend Montana. Notice states county warrants outstanding before September 1 1897 will be paid from October 25 1897 at the treasurer's office with interest ceasing from that date by Thos Dean Broadwater County treasurer.
Notice announces all county and state taxes for 1807 due at Broadwater andane, with delinquency penalties of ten percent after 6 am on the first Monday in December. Delinquent properties will be advertised or seized for sale to cover taxes and costs, per County Treasurer Thos. Dean.
Notice is given that Albert W. Smith has filed for final proof on Timber Culture Application No. 75il for NE of NEX SW of NEX and Lot 1 Sec 8 Twp 5 N RB 2 E. Proof to be made December 23, 1897 before the Clerk in Townsend Montana. Witnesses: John Rudick John Hossfeld Bismarck Williams Gus Pool all of Radersburg Montana.
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