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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
1
A large fertile tract of 25000 acres near Big Timber is slated for irrigation and reclamation efforts. The project aims to expand agricultural output and secure water resources for the region. Local authorities anticipate substantial economic benefits for farmers and related industries.
A major irrigation project awarded to H A Whittier of North Field Minnesota will reclaim over 25000 acres near the city. The Glass Lindsay Land Co of Helena funds the plan to build two reservoirs on the Adam ranch and two long canals drawing water from Sweet Grass creek. About 1235 teams and 200 workers will start, with completion before winter to have water ready for next season. Land nearby Wheeler Flat will be divided into 160 to 180 acre tracts with perpetual water rights on easy terms, attracting new settlers.
In the fall, residents celebrate the early settlement of a large farming area. The Glage-Lindsay company comprises William Glass of Cooperstown and F S P Lindsay of Helena with Glass Bros among minority stockholders. The firm was created to take over deeded land holdings of the Securities Company Limited of Helena. The Securities Company still holds land south of town slated for reclamation under the Carey land act, totaling 40 000 acres to be reclaimed later.
A Republican county central committee meeting led by Chairman J W Bailey selected state convention delegates due to busy schedules. Delegates named include Forsythe Busha McDonnell Allen Brownlee Hopkins with alternates Solberg Kellogg Patten Webster Lippy VanCleve. Delegates at large were Fallang LaFond and Coit uninstrcted.
John C. Spehr a cowboy with a rawboned build Roman nose light blue eyes weight about 175 to 180 pounds and a scar over his right eye was last heard from two years ago while living in Park City. A grieving mother seeks any information on his whereabouts and asks that all communications be sent to W. L. Kelly Under Sheriff Missoula.
Sarah Long wife of J L Long died at 4 30 p m after a year long stomach trouble. She was 74 and funeral will be held Friday at 2 p m from the Congregational church Rev Jos Pope will preach. Survived by one son Geo Long and four daughters including Mrs Bailey and Mrs Griffith. A life writeup will appear next issue. Also two land contests before U S Commissioner H C Pound involved Elmer Sanderson and Miss Mattie Roberts with Chris Stenberg as contestant attorney W J Hannah for defendants. Final hearing set May 2 or 7 at Bozeman.
School year pace noted with staff credits and class updates. Senior chemistry review and finals prep mark late May events. Senior class to present a major play on May 21 at the Auditorium with musical and recital acts scheduled around Crescent Program May 8.
A advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for irregularities blamed on female health issues. It includes a testimonial from Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Ky who reports relief after two bottles. Also notes unimproved town lots for sale with easy terms from A G Hatch, highlighting a growing town market.
The jury confirms the local auditorium cinema as a top entertainment source for five weeks. Remaining offerings include Jerusalem the Christ city with Gates of Damascus and Solomon's Temple, plus What a Razor Can Do and a Delirium in a Studio. Auction services offered by G A Williams with ten years of experience.
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