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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
3
Town news from Townsend Messenger on Thursday evening reports a local dispute about land rights and a forthcoming harvest festival. The article notes residents gathering at the common and updates on the mayoral office and trade in the town square.
Rock Creek reports include Jeff Doggett in town, Regal medicine ads, Catholic services at Canton, residents staying in and moving about Cedar Street, rail and mining updates, a fire loss, social events, and a large Towns= Townsend ball game with the Helena Editors and a later win for Townsend at Central Park.
Teas baking powder coffee flavoring extracts soda and spices offered by W E Tierney Co. for sale under Good Schillings Best brand in a merchant listing.
A brief classified style notice lists deviled ham cans at 50 cents for 5 and imported sardines at 50 cents for 3. The ad presents a simple promotional pairing with limited details and no dates or locations.
A baseball score and lineup fragment shows Ives stealing second after a clean hit and Parkison, Settles, and Lyons contributing in the field. Townsend earns 5 runs on 15 hits with Lyons and Schroeder pitching as editors tally 7 runs. A related ad notes wool onion quilts and a Q&A from Winston Montana discusses road viewer requirements.
Notice offers 50 to 60 tons of hay and good sheds on 360 acres at McCormick ranch. No hunting allowed this year by W D McCormick. Lime for sale by J G Buessine. Desirable for sheep or cattle. Address E J Anglen McGonigle Ranch Canton Mont.
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