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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1898
Page
3
Born on Saturday the 10th to the wife of J. C. Ross of Crow Creek a son. On the 11th a son to the wife of J. D. Clark of Diamond. On the 13th a son to the wife of Louis Kiv laban.
The article reports broad educational improvements in a high school with every pupil studying spelling and writing. Algebra shows strong progress while ninth grade pedagogy will begin once books arrive. Drawing and music add to curriculum. enrollment rises daily and more seats are needed as new pupils arrive.
Old Timers gathered in Townsend on September 19 1898 to organize the Broadwater County Pioneer Association with J R Weston as president W C Whaley secretary and Jobb Thompson treasurer. Membership to include anyone arriving in Montana by 1865 with a fifty cent fee and yearly dues. Next meeting set for October 11 1898 at 3 pm in Townsend. The Populist convention followed with E M Wardwell named temporary chairman and B S Coad elected temporary secretary.
Delegates discussed fusion with other parties at length as they fixed the adjournment date. The Populists debated aligning with Democrats or Silver Republicans, but the chair urged unity among silver forces while tensions over party integrity remained. The convention finally adjourned to 11 a.m. Sept 16.
Helena defeated Townsend 20 to 10 after a momentum swing in the sixth inning as pitchers wore down and fielding miscues increased. Arneson homered for Helena while Lenhart and Jacobson posted three-base hits. Ed Sloan finished with a late triple for Helena.
Townsend's collection of players features Watt at center field, Hossfeldt in left, E Sloan at short, Long in right, Lenhart at first, Kruger at second, Brome at third, and Tate at catcher. Helena score noted with RHE and a set of numbers forming the lineup.
The Ohio mine, leased to Wilder, Lamb, Tohlson, McMillan, Jeff and Holling, reports good ore. A 14 inch pay streak yields about 120 dollars per ton. Connected tunnels, mills, and hauling contracts drive ongoing production and shipments from nearby properties and teams.
Canton folks discuss county leaders as elections approach. Visitors from Winston and Canton enjoy a lively Sunday with large crowds. The McRae Bros supervise a new home on Jeff Doggett’s ranch while Barrick & Co thresh McCarthy land using a full modern outfit. Jim Doggett and Fred Cooney visit from Canyon Ferry and Miss Margaret Robertson returns from Marysville.
Saturday morning the Messenger editor left his right hand assistant in charge and the latter ruled the paper with autocratic dignity. He took on every duty from editor to pressman and greeted a subscriber with two big cart wheels in payment for another year. He felt like a millionaire as he presided over the newsroom and public opinion.
A hapless editor samples county clerks and subscriptions while wielding 18 inch shears and a paste pot. He berates himself over private sins yet forgives a subscriber, plans investments, and postpones charity as Helena ball team eyes Townsend fans and local practice ends the day. Shilohs Consumption Cure advertised by Matthews Pharmacy ends the page.
Ranch formerly the Shelly place near Townsend offered on reasonable terms. It spans 820 acres with 120 acres in alfalfa and has good water rights. Selling agent Mayl9 E H Goopmay.
Item offers pure white lime for sale from J G Bursaree. Transaction details not provided.
Cure claim for catarrh with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy offered by Matthews Pharmacy. Six bottles priced at 3 dollars with guarantee of absolute cure. Sold at Matthews Pharmacy.
The undersigned offers repair service for binders of all makes in the field before and during the harvest season. Call at John Daly's or Canton P. O. Prices moderate and satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. Aughts Stop that cough The Shilohs Cure bottle advertised by Matthews' Pharmacy. 4
A parcel of 360 acres of productive farming land with all working implements and sturdy fencing. Suited for hay and grain, with good grazing, ideal for a first class sheep ranch. Terms described as very reasonable, inquiry via Hyatt & Dovenry Bankers. Also notes Karl's Clover Root Tea for constipation sold by Matthews Pharmacy.
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