Local notes and arrivals fill Dmont Townsend area
Ink 5 rents a bottle at Matthews Pharmacy and pencils sold there. Miss Kiny Tisrney visits Helena. Mrs. Willett and Miss Clara visit Great Falls. Downey's Dry Goods Stores advertise new goods and prices. A slick man posing as an oculist from Matthews Pharmacy warned against fake spectacles. Canyon Ferry crew unloads dam lumber. Allie Harrington fined $56.30 and fled town. Various residents travel, begin school terms, or attend services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiny Tisrney
J. At. Ervey
Helena
Matthews’ Pharmacy
M. A. Willett
Clara
Great Falls
Canyon Ferry
Allie Harrington
Lecture by Dr Reid at Tierney's Hall
Dr Reid president of the state agricultural college at Bozeman will lecture this evening at 8 p m in Tierney's Hall on The Making of a Man No admission Come out en masse to hear this eminent western educator and speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Reid
State Agricultural College
Bozeman
J. C. Auld
Helena
Doctor Reid
Tierney
Reid
Winston gossip and social notes from a Montana town
Mr and Mrs E P Durnen returned from a three week visit to Butte and Anaconda. Attorney Deegan and wife visited last Sunday. Geo Kramer and wife spend a week at the capital. Winstonites plan a Smith river fishing trip with Mollie and Hattie Durnen Mollie Blake Frank Day Al Blake Henry Detour Earl Johnson. Judge Tucker from Beaver Creek visited. Andy Swanson left for an eastern and middle states tour. Tom Miller the horse trainer injured at McDonalds stock corral affecting chances at a beauty show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winstonites
Smith River
Mollie
Hattie Durnen
Mollie Blake
Frank Day
al Blake
Messrs
Henry Detour
Earl Johnson
Judge Tucker
Beaver Creek
Andy Swanson
Iron Age
Eastern
Middle States
Tom Miller
McDonald’s Stock Corral
Tom
Brute Rusher Strikes Man as Stallion Attacks
In a sudden assault, a brute charged at Tom during a tense moment. Mr. Miller’s catlike moves helped briefly but the stallion’s right fore foot crushed Tom’s face. Dr. Walker treated him. Tom’s nose bears striped marks and his right eye is severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Miller
Tom
Canton Notes on Weather Visits and Local Happenings
The Canton column reports a refreshing shower brightening farming and garden conditions. Mrs. Margaret Robertson of Marysville visits the McCarthy family while Don Mannix’s ranch barn stands as a modern, ventilated example of local progress. Chas. McCain drills for water on Thos Cotter’s ranch as lightning ignites a hay stack at H. L. Keene’s yard, threatening 150 tons of hay without neighbor help. A Canton Hall hop is announced for Friday the 2nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McCain
Thos, Cotter
H. L. Keene
Hay harvest and grain prospects marked by drought relief
The week ended with most hay stacked except the second alfalfa crop, and grain ripening well amid scarce rainfall and dust. Local residents anticipate Bozeman college attendance, and Mrs. J C Blacker buys Fraser stock to consolidate stores while Fraser operates at Matthews stand. Benj Smith acquires engine and separator for Missouri valley and Crow creek work. Leasers mine at Ohio position seeks payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Fraser
Matthews
Winston
Benj. Smith
Missouri Valley
Crow Creek
A Ramble to Indian Creek Canyon and Diamond Hill Mine
In a Montana summer trip from the Hoover home we travel toward Indian Creek canyon and the Diamond Hill mine above Hassel. The narrative recalls long distances, scenic canyon walls, and signs of mining activity as we follow a winding road through sage and grass toward the mountain foothills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover's
Missouri
Indian Creek Canyon
Diamond Hill Mine
Hassel
Montana
Mining tour of Diamond Hill and canyon sights in Montana
In August 1898 M A Y describes a trek through Indian Creek canyon to the Diamond Hill Mining company plant. He notes the rugged scenery, the flume network, and the ore processing through stamps and amalgamation, powered by electricity with hopes for improved power and drilling. He laments labor strain and argues for bimetallic standards to boost Montana’s mining future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulee
Indian Creek Canyon
Hassel
Diamond Hill Mining Company
Lowrey
Ducharme
Canyon Ferry
Montana
Mountain
Silver Republicans Organize In County Meeting
A mass meeting in the court room elected Thos Whalen as chairman and W S Thompson as secretary. Otto Albrecht was named chairman of the county central committee. Precinct committee members were chosen, including A Macomber for Radersburg and Winston for the next precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Whalen
Hassel
W. S. Thompson
Deep Creek
Otto Albrecht
Radersburg
A. Macomber
Winston
County Convention Held With Suggested Saturday Call
The county convention time was left to the central committee chairman with a suggestion to call for Saturday September 3 at Townsend. Speakers included Hons. E H Goodman and Henry Raymond. the meeting adjourned after remarks and praise for Charlie Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Reynolds
Hassel
Chas. Colberg
Townsend
H. Raymond
Toston
Canton
Maurice Duckett
Lombard
Diamond City
Chauncey Wood
Blackwell’s
Jefferson River
Central Committee
E.H. Goodman
Henry Raymond
Charlie Hartman
Town High School Announces Expanded Advanced Courses
Town send high school invites patrons to enroll in more advanced offerings while maintaining foundations of lower grades. No tuition for outside pupils promised, urging families to support local education and gain higher courses at lower costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Republicans Name County GOP Delegates and Set Convention Date
Republicans met at P C Hall to finish county organization and delegate apportionment. W S Dodge and C B Romig led. Delegates allocated per precinct with two votes for Rodersburg and Winston and one extra vote for every five votes for McKinley. County convention set for 10 a m at the courthouse on September 23 and primaries for September 17 at 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
P.C. Hall
W.S. Dodge
Broadwater County
Romig
Rodersburg
Winston
Pres. McKinley
Pearebioks Duniaballarks
Panto Cewppemmadeet
Toston
Cnet
Populist County Convention Set for September 12 in Townsend
The People's Party of Broadwater County Montana calls a county convention in Townsend at 11 a m September 12 1898 to nominate candidates for sheriff treasurer clerk recorder district court clerk assessor county attorney school superintendent surveyor public administrator coroner six county commissioners one state senator two state legislators and six delegates to the state convention. Primaries for delegates will be September 9 1898 at 7 p m with invitation to all voters aligned with the party platform. Also note Montana Day at the Omaha Exposition with a $35 round trip fare by the Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Broadwater County
Montana
Townsend
Anaconda
Winston
Low fares for Montana Day trip to Omaha Exposition
Route from Butte Helena and Anaconda September 2 3 on account of Montana Day Tuesday September 6 at the Trans Misssissippi exposition. The rate from Billings to Omaha and return will be 17.90 selling date Sept 2 return limit Sept 17. Rates are the lowest in the history of the west. Thousands should take advantage. For information contact Northern Pacific offices or Burlington agencies 35 East Broadway Butte and Room 2 Bailey block Helena. H B Seava General Agent Billings Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Helena
Anaconda
Montana
Billings
Omaha
West
Northern Pacific
Burlington
East Broadway
Bailey Block
The National Land List Adverts Open Market in Missouri
The National Land List offers real estate and exchange opportunities across the United States with bargains on land and property. Single copies are 10 cents by mail from Green Ridge Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Union
National Land List
National Land List Publishing Co
Green Ridge
Missouri
Binder repair service for harvest season announces availability
Notice to ranchers that Ina M. Levy will repair binders of all makes in the field before and during the harvest season. Call early at John Daly's or Canton P. O. Prices moderate and satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daly
Canton P. O
Ina M. Levy
Dissolution of Lloyd and Mayne Partnership
Notice states that Lloyd and Mayne dissolved by mutual consent. W K Mayne purchases Lloyd interest and will continue business, collect all accounts, and pay all debts of the firm. Names Geo H Lloyd and W K Mayne referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Lloyd
Lloyd & Mayne
W. K. Mayne
Mr. Mayne
Geo. H. Lloyd
Geo. H. Lioyp
W. K. Mayes
Haynes Palace Studio Car stops in Townsend this week
The Haynes Palace Studio Car will be in Townsend September 3 and 4 offering photographs in all styles and sizes at a dollar a dozen and upward and cabinets from 1.50. This is its last Townsend appearance this year as the car travels east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
For Sale Saw mill and separator and boiler
For Sale saw mill and separator, engine and boiler. As good as new. Will sell all or part. Chas. Lefever. July 21 Townsend Montana. Stop that cough Take warning It may lead to consumption A 25c bottle of Shilohs Cure may save your life Sold by Matthews Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lefever
Townsend
Mont
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Ranch for Sale Near Townsend With Alfalfa Land
Ranch formerly Shelly ranch about four miles from Townsend offers 820 acres with 120 acres in alfalfa and good water rights. Terms are reasonable and at a low figure. Mayid E H Goopman handles the sale. Also note a patent medicine and a lime advertisement appear in this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelly
Townsend
Mayid E. H. Goopman
Shilohs Consumption Cure Tops Cough Market
Shilohs Consumption Cure claims to cure coughs where others fail and goes to the spot. Marketed as pleasant to take and essential for every home. Sold by Mat thews' Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Ranch for Sale Offers 360 Acre Farm and Implements
360 acres of good farming land with fencing and necessary implements. Suitable for hay and grain, good range, may be used as a first class sheep ranch. Terms reasonable. Apply to Hyart & Docenry Bankers. Catarrh cured with Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy six bottles $3 guaranteed cure. Sold by Matthews' Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyart & Docenry
Shiloh
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Reward for Willow Springs ranch house burglary arrest
Advertisement offers fifty dollars cash for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who broke into the Willow Springs ranch house and stole items since January 1 1898 and applies to future unlawful acts at the premises. Contact Wittarp Bewxnerr 442 Harrison Avenue Helena Montana. Geyser Cream promotes white skin. Sold by Matthews Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Springs Ranch
Wittarp
Harrison Avenue
Helena
Montana
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Downsend Messenger
Tarrspay
Ink 5
Mrs
D. E. Swinehart
R. H. Dean
Russel Bray
Downey’s
W. F. Stocks
Carlton, NL
Henneberg
Bowhay Bros
Gladden
J. C. Stuart
Dry Creek
Jas. L. Wood, Jr
Audersburg
The
Andy Grub
Abbott
Chas. S. Harris
Chillicothe
van Scoy
Wesleyan University
M. E
W. A Seebohm
P. E. Schrieber
Mr. Seebohm
Klondike
Bramble
M. E. Church
Berg Hardware Co
Frank Smith
Cincinnatti
Ohio
A. M. Davison
M. Shovelin
W. H. Deadmond
M. L. Cavanaugh
Downey’s Dry Good
Tudor & Co
S. A. Kanouse
Fort Benton
Joe Schmidt
Leutgert
Frank Price
Jim Hargrove
Rock Creek
Elmer Fisk
Madison
Daisy Daniels
Lower Deep Creek
F. E. Ball
Storm Lake
Broadway
Henry Whaley
Henry
Deering
Hugh S. Teague
Ward McAllister
Hughie
Townsend M. E. Charge
Wm. Wood
Castle
J. H. Bennett
J. H. Cassidy
N. P
Springdale
W. 8. Clark
St. Paul
Cronk
Ryerer
Deegan
Geo. Kramer
Wife
Mother Earth
Jack Frost
Margaret Robertson
Marysville
McCarthy
Don Mannix
Canton Hall
Bozeman College
J.C. Blacker
Townsend and Vicinity
Wenn
Court House
Nak
Townsend Canton
Duck Creek Blackwell's
Jas. Duncan
E. M. Warpwert
Omaha Exposition
ASH Grocery
Romig Bros
H. B. Seava
Billings, Mont
Haynes Palace Studio
Karl
J. G. Bursa
Mayne’s Cash Store
Mayne’s
WW. B. Dolefty
Bankers
Bank OF Townsend
Townsend, Montana
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