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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
2
The Townsend Messenger 1897 issue lists advertising rates 1.00 per inch per month and notes the office in Townsend serving as the post office. C H Eaton is editor and proprietor. paper is the official paper of Broadwater County.
Mail hours outline post office deposits for trains and towns. Dispatch times include west and east trains, morning starts, general delivery hours from 7 30 am to 8 pm, Sunday service 8 am to 1 am, and money order registry from 8 am to 6 pm. Postmaster E B Romig signs the notice.
Governor Smith’s proclamation joins President McKinley in designating November 25 as a day of national thanksgiving. The piece notes the holiday’s American roots, fall harvest abundance, and the religious significance for believers, urging Montanans to celebrate a real and deeply felt Thanksgiving holiday.
The piece analyzes post election results showing a drift toward democratic doctrines. It cites tariff and silver as main issues, notes GOP vote decline in former strongholds, and suggests Republican apathy rather than sentiment change as voters stayed away from polling places.
The text argues that Democrats and fusionists mobilized strong voter turnout, showing little loss of interest or strength. It states that silver remains a living, growing issue with a hopeful future, and that silver leaders are pleased with the results across regions.
Fall is ideal for planting forest and fruit trees before ground freezes. Planting in autumn grows better groves and orchards, increases farm value, and enhances home beauty. Water supply is a constraint now but will improve, and careful planting pays dividends in pleasure and profit.
The Nugget, Helena High School’s publication, is a bright readable sheet reflecting credit on its editors. It is well patronized by advertisers and is expected to have good success.
Samuel T Green and partners file for patent on Survey No 5205 in Broadwater county Montana under mining laws. The claim covers 16.71 acres along the Venezuela vein with discovery shaft references and adjacent lodes listed, in Park district with attorneys Frank L. Sizer and W. F. Cox and Geo M. Bourquin acting. Publication date October 28, 1897.
We Carry a Complete Line of STERLING SILVER 6000S AMERICAN CUT GLASS WATCHES DIAMONDS and JEWELRY. WE SOLICIT YOUR ORDERS and GUARANTEE TO SHIP GOODS PROMPTLY. Noveljes in Silver and Holiday Goods A Specialty. A.C DORNER 2588 Maio Sr Helena.
Townsend Montana October 28 1897 notice from Thos Dean Treasurer Broadwater County says all county warrants outstanding on September 1 1897 will be paid on presentation after October 2 1897 interest ceases from that date.
Notice of due county and state taxes for the year Iive in Broadwater County. Taxes must be paid by 6 p.m. on the first Monday in December to avoid a 10 percent penalty. Delinquent taxes will be advertised or seized for sale to cover taxes and costs. THCS. DEAN, County treasurer.
Albert W. Smith files Timber Culture Application No. 2511 for Nl of NE' NW of NE and Lot 1 Sec 8, Tnp 5, with witnesses John Rudick John Hossfeld Bismarck Williams Gus Pool all of Radersburg Montana The hearing to oppose or cross examine is set before the Clerk at Townsend Montana on December 23 107 and any protest must be filed per Interior Department rules.
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