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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1893
Page
2
Publication notice notes post office entry in Townsend as second class matter. The issue is published every Friday morning under editor and proprietor J C Keney.
The Cokedale coal mine fire caused shaft damage before being extinguished. the Mullen Tunnel collapse halts Helena train service with grim prospects for immediate resumption. A humorous column contrasts editors woes with cash needs and a notorious mining figure’s scandalous marriage and rise from laborer to magnate.
The Degree on Honor, an auxiliary to the Ancient Order of United Workmen, has grown rapidly in Montana aiding wives mothers and dependents. Officials praise its administration and compare its impact to the parent order noting prudent management and strong fellowship across families.
A report discusses establishing new Lodges and membership rules while praising Mount Helena Lodge D. of H. A visitor attended a recent meeting and commended the Lodge for orderly business, impressive initiatory ceremonies, and capable officers contributing to Capital Lodge No. 2, A.O. U. W.
The Weekly Pioneer Press of St. Paul Minnesota issues a premium supplement with a large assortment of elegant post paid premiums guaranteed to be as represented. The paper is praised for quality and wide circulation.
Mr. Charles Bruce has relocated to his Lower Confederate ranch after years overseeing the calcine department at Helena Smelting Plant. The Duck Creek Literary Society resumes activities as members’ schedules ease. Local farmers delay threshing awaiting larger grain storage. John G. Pickering plans to replace his ferry washed away by flood two years ago.
Last Sunday Michael Leveque was laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery near Canton after months of illness. Born in Ireland, about seventy years old, he lived in America half his life and left a quiet, lawful life with a single known relative, a niece in Bedford. The second obituary notes Mrs. Henry Whaley’s mother passing at ninety nine years seven months in St Peter Minnesota, a painless death after a long life spanning a century.
The Northern Pacific offers a low round trip ticket to Chicago at a cut rate, the best inducement of the year to visit the World's Fair. Travel for less than the usual one way fare and see the greatest wonder of the 19th century.
The product is presented as a leading pure medicinal tonic that treats stomach, liver, and kidney ailments. It claims to cure headaches indigestion constipation and malaria and guarantees satisfaction with a money refund. Sold for 50 cents a bottle by J. R. Weston.
Union Pacific in connection with Chicago and North Western announces new eastbound arrivals at 9 30 am daily with connections to all fast trains. Round trip excursion tickets available daily to major western and midwestern cities and special monthly San Francisco and Los Angeles routes with various return limits and prices. Free reclining chair cars for all ticket classes and special emigrant bookings. inquire at No 2 North Main Street Helena Montana for timetables and reservations.
Citizens are told that Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King’s New Life Pills Backlen’s Amnica Salve and Electric Bitters have earned universal satisfaction. The seller guarantees results and offers a refund if not satisfactory. J R Weston.
C H Lefever announces weekly Friday and Saturday delivery of Golden Roll at a reduced price of fifty cents per roll for the entire season to patrons.
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