19 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
1
A town newspaper item notes post office registration and rates in Townsend with editor J B Stout. It mentions a Missouri mother of twelve and a speculative remark about Bourke Cochran marrying an English lord's daughter.
The window glass promoters deal with the fallout of a collapsed venture as they begin the slow task of picking up splinters from their fingers, signaling the end of their once hopeful project.
Three hundred men styled as the Horse-Thief Detective Association held a convention in Warsaw Indiana last week. The decorations were rope and dead boughs.
A girl who is blind deaf and lacking taste or smell has passed the Harvard examination with credit. Some deem this as evidence that higher education is senseless.
A London paper reports that the czar of Russia and Lord Salisbury have drafted plans to depose the sultan, but notes that such schemes are often unsuccessful as most laid eggs fail to hatch.
A windy day in New York reaches seventy five miles per hour with assorted wreckage. The piece references Gotham’s wind strength and historic fundraising debates, plus a re sentence for Pleasant Draper in Helena with execution set for January 7.
The year’s highlight in France is the new lock linking Dun kirk docks to the sea. Spanning 689 feet by 82 feet, it can admit the largest ships at any tide. Construction lasted seven years and cost $1,500,000.
A Washington daily argues that returning to town late enhances fashion while those compelled to stay away due to financial hardship face social exclusion. It notes that public opinion pressures the poor to stay out of sight to preserve status amid debts and duties.
The piece laments the New York state courts ruling that George Gould must pay his taxes and urges ordinary citizens to shoulder the burden instead, invoking the phrase The people be damned as a parallel to other wealthy figures.
The Globe-Democrat argues a solid plurality in many states could secure an electoral college majority to resist efforts to dismantle the gold standard. It warns of limited influence east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and urges reflection on past opposition to the crucifixion.
An eastern outlook predicts a revival in business activity as mills reopen and labor finds work. The piece argues McKinley’s election will shift policy from Wilson Gorman era tariffs to a protective system and silver coinage through international agreement, holding the party to its platform.
Reports include Jimmie Lenahan’s knee injury after a horse accident and Dr Belcher setting the leg, local round up activity, cattle buyers in the valley, visits by Chas Cotter and brothers, and Brentton area social notices. Several residents travel, teach, or recover from ailments as thinning crops and threshing end for the season.
A summary of Jefferson county election results shows party tallies for Representatives, Clerk, Judge, County Commissioners, Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, Assessor, Public Administrator, Coroner, Superintendent of Schools, and Surveyor. The piece notes fusion legislature prospects and expresses hope that elected members will serve Jefferson county faithfully.
The page lists diverse notices including patent applications for the Glory Etta Clarke and Cooney Lode claims in Jefferson County Montana and interim townships. It records elected justices of the peace across Musselshell Belt Hughes Townsend Piamond New York Brewer Castle Townships with respective constables. Also notes a delayed Helena paper supply due to washouts and Poland China pigs for sale in Townsend.
A sales pitch claims their price is lower than any competitor and offers a price list after collecting the customer's name and address to prove the savings.
Steel Ranges The Gold Coin offers malleable iron tops and trimings with asbestos lining and reversible grates. No warping bottom, options include reservoir, high warming closet, or warming shelf. Prices 15 to 20 percent below other ranges. request illustrated price list.
Local ad highlights grocery deals ahead of Thanksgiving featuring Standard Oysters priced 25e per can and See 40¢ options. Shoppers urged to place orders for items to ensure a bountiful feast.
Advertised skates include Steel Skates all clamp at five dollars per pair. Te Clab Skates nickel plated with hardened steel runners. Ladies clamp toe skates priced at 65 cents. Ladies nickel plated clamp skates offered at 1.26 to 1.75 dollars.
Notice in Helena Montana that New Era Mining Company applied for patent for 906 feet in the New Era Lode and 805 feet in the Crowbar Lode in Park Mining District Jefferson County Montana. Includes detailed corner bearings and claims, with adjoining claimants and sixty day deadline. First published October 29, 1896.
The Burlington Route train journey offers a view of the Custer battle spot and a nearby monument within a mile. A small booklet recounting the battle will be mailed to readers who request it, with information on Burlington rates to Omaha Kansas City St. Louis Chicago and other southern cities.
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