Local and Personal News from Helena Valley in 1804
Friday evening notes record diverse town life from Berg Bros. selling corsets and Walter A. Wood machines to mining, mining men, new births, train movements, and local visits. Mentions Rev Guyler, jury, and residents John Bardon Frank Phelps, J. Moore, and Tim McCarthy amid arrivals, trades, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg Bros
John Bardon
Frank Phelps
Boniface
Springs
Winn
Bowman Brothers
Boston
Mr. Delar
Pony
Frank Smith
Walter A
Berg Bro’s
J. C. Stewart
E. L. Lee
M. EK
South
Our Innocents Abroad at Helena Fair
Townsend residents traveled to the Helena Fair in a modest, orderly manner despite some light mishaps. A Townsend man reportedly burned a box of matches to light an electric lamp while others fled an electric motor, and a Broadwater youth allegedly disrobed planning to dry his bathing suit after the bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Raymond
Bedford
Mr. Raymond
Townsend
Helena Fair
Broadwater
Hammer and Nail Needle and Button Contest Promised Fun
The event promises amusement as hammers nails and even needles test steadiness and skill. Young men who sewed on their own buttons for seasons will be judged on awkwardness. Mothers in law and milliners are humorously urged to stay away while noting the noble charitable aim draws broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
A Bad Man From the Hills Ballad
A rustic poem recounts a fearsome mountaineer named Mud who terrorizes a town with a gun and drink. The sheriff captures him and the wild outlaw ends in a dreary lock up awaiting grim fate. The verse, in old timey frontier voice, paints a cautionary tale of law and disorder in a hill town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Fall through the dark sidewalk leaves a mashed peach surprise
The narrator describes a tumble after stepping off a sidewalk in darkness. They recount landing on their back, seeing stars, and rolling to stand, noting their pockets held several fresh peaches that became mashed in the fall. The tone is humorous and reflective about a minor mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Montana
Heaven
Hunting Trip Ducks and Fines Hint at Public Regard
Local note recounts Watt Whipple and DeBeamer duck hunting last Sunday with 39 birds. The piece jokes about legality and possible penalties if they had used a long bow. Also mentions Northern Pacific Railroad sale of round trip tickets to Helena for the Republican Convention on September 5 and 6, final limit September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Watt
Whipple
DeBeamer
Helena
Northern Pacific Railroad
C A. Wutrrie
Registry Agents Duty to Register Voters at Precinct Offices
The article states registry agents must, during each legal voting day from the second Tuesday of October to the Tuesday before the general election, operate their offices 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to receive and register names of all legally qualified voters or those who have acquired residence and will be eligible to vote in subsequent elections within their election precincts.
Noble townsfolk save ladies from frightened horse
Mrs Doc McCormick and her daughter sat in a buggy in front of Judge Weston’s drug emporium when their horse suddenly bolted. Dr Belcher and Dr Gilham rushed to the scene and calmly restrained the animal, rescuing the ladies and earning public praise for their quick, brave actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc. McCormick
Pegasus
Spot Cash Will Buy California Fruit at Bed Rock Prices
Berg Brothers advertise bargain prices on canned fruit. Peaches and apricots 12 cents per can, plums 12 cents, grapes 12 cents, green gages 12 cents, pears 20 cents, raspberries 20 cents, blackberries 20 cents, strawberries 20 cents, cherries 20 cents. Local ad promotes widespread fruit sale values.
Nail and Needle Social at Broadway Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church hosts a nail and needle social on September 1. Prizes go to the lady driving the most nails and the young man sewing the most buttons in three minutes. Ice cream and refreshments will be served in a Broadway building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Broadway
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promotes Cure and Testimonial Notice
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cheene y Co, Toledo proprietors. West Tevx and Warne Marvis endorse Cheeney as honorable and capable. Cure claimed to act internally on blood and surfaces. 75 cents per bottle. Fire company meeting set for Monday evening at Messencen office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheeney & Co
Propa
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheeney
West & Tevx
Warne, Kiexan & Marvis
Omo
Messencen
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the Townsend
Guyler
Toston
Gilham
H&h
J. ¥. Kanouse
Rodersburg
Judge
Diamond City
Tommy Hughes
Wicks
F. B. Northrupt
St. Paul
A. M. Nelson
J. P. Mallock
Stephens Point
Wisconsin
Wayrep
James Moore
Radersbore
Lons
Chas Whitcomb
Tierney & Co
White Sulphur Springs
A. M. D’arcy & Co
L. Potts
Pittsburg
Smoky City
Prof. Cronk
Helen Wyland
Teachers Institute
Berg Brothers
Messenayr
Stewart & Co
Ada van Vost
Deep Creek
Moore
Homme
David Hoover
Hoover
W. H. Lewiston
Angus McDonald
the Springs
Diamond Hill
McCormics Express
Scotty
Shaaf's Callery
Tim McCarthy
Irving W. Larimore
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
J. R. Westox
McCarthy
Tim
Esquimaux
Russell Sage
Mr. McCarthy
Angurt Ist
Chicago
Charles L. Kahler
J. H W. McKuser
Naughty Nimrods
Hood
T. J. Wilcox
South Street
Salt Lake City
Utah
Townsend Ment
Homas Dixon
W. C. Weirknight Blacksmiths
Lower Main Street
Townsend, Ment
Townsend Hot
W. E. Tierney & Co
Townsend, Mont
W. F. Siekney & CO
J. 4. Weston
J.C. Stuart &C
Green Fruits, Nations and Stationery
Berg Brothers General Merchandise and Hardware
Hazleton
A. Wilder
J. W. Scharp
Bank OF
Townsend, Hi
Hyatt, Cash‘ Or
A. F
A.M
Weston
William Wood
M.W
H. McEskin
Sec’y
F.L. T. Hall
Island Rd
Maroutle Hill
A. Whipple
Whaley
N. Averili
P.sancer
James Jobr
JOMAN
McDonald Jobr
McDonald
Generel Livery
Registration Law
Thomas Dixon
Monrans
Th Prewery
Deer Creek
Seleon
Townsend Llow
Wisconsin Central
Laes
Saint Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
United States
Canadian
Jas
C. Pond
California
Pacific
Ir.r
Faelena Butte
Spokane
Tacoma, Seattle
Portland
ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth
Fargo, Grand Forks and
Winnepeg
Charles A. Baldwin & Co. Bankers
Wall Street
New York
Eldredge
Mont
Sa.im
Pacific R
Townent
Chitas
ST. Paul, Minn
Aetrictis
Elceems eastrActonihe
Belvidere, WL
M. Btterney & CO
General Merchandise
Baxter
J. R. Weston
F. L. Hirt
General Blacksmith
Cail
L. F. Hirt
Alex. C. Carson
W.C. Pierce
Northern Pacific
W.L. Clas
Donen
Douglas Brockton
Mass
Yea
Ena Rave Poe
Kmrcbantns
W.k
Endurantee
Stam
Broadway and
Spruce Sts
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