23 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1891
Page
1
E H Goodman Attorney at Law Townsend Montana NS Howell land and mining attorney Helena Montana Gillogly Streriers Blacksmithing Townsend McKnight Blacksmiths Townsend Lumber Stuart Patchen Dealers in Lumber Shingles and Lath Townsend Office in Post Office Townsend Mont
Three months advance advertising rates set at one inch per month. Entered at Townsend post office as second class matter. Published every Friday morning under editor and proprietor J C Kenney.
The piece urges Helena as the gateway for conventions and tours drawing ten to fifteen thousand visitors next year, boosting state wealth and investment in mining and manufacturing. It credits Helena leaders and calls for broader statewide hospitality to attract national visitors and strengthen American rights against foreign radicals.
Missoula bonds were sold last week to Higgins Western Bank. Local institutions underbid foreign capital for city and county bonds, with three large banks supporting the city. One bank purchased $93,000 of bonds at par, a notable outcome for a city of about four thousand residents.
The legality of the incorporation vote is questioned and residents resist city taxes until courts decide. The Boston and Montena mine sector is praised as a major world resource. The 1891 fiscal year report shows ore treated at 144,705 tons producing 266,938,426 pounds of refined copper and 284,856 ounces of silver with gross receipts of 3,097,174. expenses 2,101,314. mining profit 995,860. dividends 625,000. thirteen dividends totaling 1,950,000 declared.
Officers elected include President Robert B. Smith of Helena and Secretary Leon A. LaCroix of Helena. Vice presidents span counties with names such as R N Melton Beaverhead and E T Broadwater Chateau. Treasurer John T. Murphy of Helena and Executive Committee members from multiple counties.
Governor Joseph K Toole offers a $1000 reward for arrest and conviction of Penrose murderers in Butte Montana on June 10 1891. The notice cites difficulty in detection and aims to mobilize public effort to bring perpetrators to justice with state backing.
A fragmentary note references a series of articles about side jobs across daily life, produced for a local paper. The text hints at a feature on everyday labor and social topics, attributed to a writer and linked to a blade themed publication.
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