This Week In History
Author: Linda Huth, Broadwater County Museum Curator
“What Happened this Week in History”
Submitted by Linda Huth; Sponsored by: The Broadwater County Historical Society and the Cotter Foundation
January 15
1903
“Local News”
Mesdames Barker and Johnson of Confederate were visitors in Townsend Tuesday.
Mrs. J.P. Marks went to Helena Wednesday to visit her parents.
D.J. McCarthy of Canton transacted business in town Monday.
Charles Colberg of Hassel last week met with quite a serious accident by nearly severing one of his fingers from his hand with an ax. Mr. Colberg was splitting wood on a block, holding the slab in one hand and using the ax with the other. The handle of the ax caught on a timber close by and changed the direction of the blade sufficient to catch a finger. Mr. Colberg came to town and had the injured member dressed by Dr. Gilham and is at present nursing the same at the Townsend House.
B.F. Bembrick of Spring Creek came to town Thursday and shook hands with old friends.
Wesley Beatty of Beaver Creek and Miss Johana Holman of Helena were married a few days ago and at once began their matrimonial journey in a cozy home recently refitted by the groom. Sometime ago, Wesley purchased the old Filson place, which is situated close to the Beatty residence and, in anticipation of a matrimonial alliance, made the place desirable as a home. The Star (even though a little late) joins in wishing the happy couple joy and peace on their journey through time.
1925
“Local News”
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Doggett are leaving tonight for the state Capital to spend a few days. They will go to Missoula to visit their son, Howard, who is attending the University, returning about the last of the month.
There will be a dance at the Franklin school house Jan. 17th. Music by R.L. Reynolds and Ed Daniels. Ladies, please bring cakes.
Willis Seibold is playing the “ivories’ at the Rex theatre at present.
Bert Tarrant of Toston attended the dance in Townsend Friday evening by the Hollywood Strutters.
Mrs. Arlene Keene spent several days in Helena, the guest of Mrs. Veva Smith and daughters, Veva Alice and Mary Bill, returning to Townsend Sunday evening.
1953
“Winston News”
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hohn and sons of East Helena were Thursday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Les Miles and son.
A 4-H leaders meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Ed Foster Wednesday night. Mrs. Robert Myles and Hugh Whitehead, Miss Neva Walling, Miss Phyllis Masolo, Bob Cobban and Wesley Diehl talked over and arranged the schedule for the year of 1953.
“Scotty & Mike”
Mike, the monk, was sent to Scotty by his son-in-law and daughter, who live in Spokane. He likes bananas and is getting more friendly all the time. T.R. “Scotty” Goddard is the genial proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, Café and Bar, which he purchased from Mrs. C.D.W. Smith in February 1950. (Mike is his pet monkey.) Scotty says that his next improvement program will be to move the bar into the dining room and the café to where the bar is now.
1970
“Local News”
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Massa of Havre are spending this week with Dean’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Massa, while he is attending meetings in Helena connected with his work in rehabilitation.
Mrs. Ruth Rice of Helena was visiting friends in Townsend Wednesday.
May Foster of Bozeman was an overnight guest of Annie Bisby one day last week.
Jack Williams, former Radersburg resident, was in Townsend yesterday visiting and subscribed to the Star. He lived in Radersburg for about fifty years and now makes his home in Helena.
Tim Evans, student at Western Montana College in Dillon, came home for the weekend to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Evans, Jr. Tim cut his leg quite badly while skiing during the holidays.
Pat Ragen and Lance Davis, who attend the University of Montana in Missoula, were home over the weekend.
