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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1894
Page
2
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Representatives A E Spriggs Townsend Jas T Anderson White Sulphur Springs Sheriff Henry Wilson Neihart Clerk and Recorder G G Waty Assessor James Jobb Attorney A C Gormley Superintendent of Schools Miss 8 E Curtis Public Administrator C P Abbott Townsend Coroner Dr J M Kumpa White Sulphur Springs Full slate of candidates announced with towns indicated.
Robin Smith, a populist figure, will speak to the people of Townsnd on the true principle on the eve of the 30th inst. He will also address residents of St Louis at 1 PM on the same date.
A partisan editorial declares a shift from Republican ties to demo populism. It laments oppression, recalls past party stances, and argues to support honest democracy, workers, and principles over old party lines and rotten leadership. The piece invokes Cleveland era ideals and calls for unity with laborers.
The article lauds Jim Jobb as assessor and collector and G. G. Watt as cloak and recorder. It touts Allen Pierce for treasurer and A C Gorm ley for county attorney, with endorsements for Sheriff Wilson and Miss E Curtis as county superintendent. Abbott for public administrator and Dr J M Kampe for coroner are highlighted. It urges voters to weigh past records and vote honestly.
In Montana the political fight centers on whether the state capital should move to Anaconda. The core issue is whether the Anaconda company holds sway over state governance and policy in this controversy.
The Townsend group argues Helena should be the capital, contending travel costs are lower for a thirty mile trip than for a hundred sixty miles and urging focus on common sense matters over personal issues.
T E Crutcher and Albert Loeb of Helena spoke forcefully on Tuesday urging residents to support Helena as the capital. Crutcher praised old parli mentarian ideals while Loeb projected a bright future in public service and justice, leaving attendees convinced Helena should be the capital.
The Meagher County race presents A. E. Spriggs as the ideal candidate for the Legislature. A university graduate and skilled speaker, he has eight years of county ties and owns a premier Missouri Valley ranch. He has been involved with two major silver mines and pledges to restore the white metal free from trusts and monopolies.
There is no medicine so often needed in every home and so admirably adapted to its use as Chamberlains Pain Balm. It cures toothache headaches rheumatism neuralgia burns scalds sprains cuts and bruises and sore throats. A 50 cent bottle from J R Wesvox, Druggist, will prevent illness and save time and money.
A Red Lodge Pickett characterizes the Anaconda company as corrupt and mercenary, claiming it uses gilded promises to lure laboring men and jeopardize the workers and the broader economy by placing wealth over national benefit. The piece accuses the corporation of lacking conscience and soul.
Mrs Hattie Mason of Chilton Carter County Missouri says she would trust medicine over any doctor for colic and diarrhea using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Sold by J R Weston Druggist.
The Parisian Steam laundry Helena performs washing, starching, ironing, and drying entirely by steam, avoiding rubbing or pounding to prevent fabric wear. Finished items resemble new with superior polishing and handling of laces and blankets. Prices are reasonable and service is prompt via Townsend House office. Thomas Sandham, Agent.
Notice by administrator A W Schrieber for creditors to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be presented at the Diamond City business location in Meagher County. Townsend October 25 1894. The Missoulian announces daily morning edition with Associated Press reports and subscription rates.
Notice to voters reg istration closes October 30 1894 at 10 PM for precincts Townsend Canton Dock Creek and Toston in Meagher County Montana prior to the November 6 1894 election Tomas W Hower Registry Agent District No 1 Meagher County Montana.
Registry Agent Thomas W Hower announces registration sittings in Election District No 1 Meagher County Montana. He will be at Baldwin law office Townsend from Oct 2 to Oct 30 1894 and at Canton Duck Creek and Toston precincts on specified October dates. Office hours 10 am to 10 pm. August 11 1894 Townsend Montana.
Notice to co owner John Bowes and heirs warnings of forfeit if $100 not paid within ninety days for mining claim work near Townsend Montana. Also Townsend school district imposes a $7.50 nonresident tuition per child for outside attendees. Montana State College announces Blacksmithing and wagon making business changes with F I Horr taking over.
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