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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
4
Advertisement rates and filing details show Townsend post office listing rates for mailing ads and a 1899 schedule. Entry notes second class matter and prepaid options including yearly six months and three months terms. Public notice style lists pricing per inch per month for TF Advertising.
The editorial argues that the Spanish American War treaties bound the U S to Philippine governance and calls for continued executive action against insurgents under McKinley's duty to protect life and property. It condemns polygamy claims against B H Roberts and stresses accountability in Congress while noting imperialist outcomes and Allied sentiment. It also notes Archbishop Ireland’s denial of looting charges against General Funston.
The writer argues both sides have points in the Transvaal conflict and rejects the view that Britain seeks medieval tyranny. He notes that about nine tenths of Transvaalers prefer English rule over Boer governance, suggesting strong pro British sentiment among the population despite ongoing hostilities.
Notice from the United States Land Office Helena Montana dated July 6 1809 issues a detailed duplicate report Exhibits A and B classifying lands within the Northern Pacific railroad land grant limits as Mineral and Non Mineral. The description covers multiple townships and sections with structured boundary measurements and a right to protest within sixty days after first publication. certain classifications become final upon Secretary of the Interior approval barring fraud. The notice invites protests and outlines hearing procedures.
Land Office at Bozeman Montana announces that a settler has filed for final proof on his land claim. The hearing before Clerk Pred Bubsrr at Townsend is set for December 28 1809. Witnesses listed include EF F Nave B F Bembick Thomas Toston and Edward A Kimpton. First publication November 25.
State of Montana broadwater county justice court summons defendant Jobolis to appear before C W Reynolds justice of the peace in Winston on December Wd day 1809 at 10 o clock pm to answer for an action to recover 820 dollars and costs for goods and merchandise loaned since Sept 2nd 1809. If you fail to appear judgment will be taken as per the complaint. Given under hand November 21st 1809 CL W Reynolds justice of the peace
Trustees of School District No 7 Broadwater County Montana announce a public auction of the old school building and four stores and pipe, to be held from the steps of the new school building on Saturday December 9 1899 at 2 o'clock pm. The board may reject any bid. Attest W H Brooking Clerk Chairman.
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