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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1917

Page

7

Official Directory National Leaders Named for Wilson Administration

The document lists national officials under President Woodrow Wilson with their states. It names Vice President Thomas R. Marshall, Secretaries Lansing Baker Baker?, McAdoo, Lane, Houston, Redfield, and others along with Attorney General Gregory, Postmaster General Burleson, Navy Secretary Daniels, and Chief Justice White.

Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Thomas R. Mershall Indiana Robert Lansing New York Treasury William G. McAdeeo Newton D. Baker Ohio Thomas Gregory Exas Albe Ss. Burle Texas Navy Josephus Daniels North Carolina Interior Franklin K. Lane California David F. Houston Missouri William G. Redfield William B. Wilson Pennsylvania Edward D. White Louisiane

Federal Officials Named for Helena Office Roles

Federal Judge George M Bourquin sits in Helena with Clerk George W Sproule U S Marshal Jos L Ashbridge U S Attorney B K Wheeler and Surveyor General Henry Gerhart listed for Helena duties.

George M. Bourquin Helena George W. Sproule U. S Jos. L. Ashbridge B. KK. Wheeler Henry Gerhart

Land Office Registers Named for Montana Posts

F. W. Appleton of Bozeman H. J. Kelly of Lewistown and Fred H. Foster of Billings are listed as registers of land offices in Montana with positions at those cities.

Registers OF Land F. W. Appleton Bozeman H. J. Kelly Lewistown Fred H. Foster Billings

State Officials and Key Appointments Listed

A list of Montana state officials and nominees appears including Governor S V Stewart of Helena and Lieutenant Governor W W McDowell of Butte with names for Secretary of State C T Stewart State Treasurer fr L Hart Attorney General S C U Ford Auditor Wm Keating Superintendent May Trumper and Railways Commissioner J E B McCormick with Dan Boyle J H Hall, State Veterinarian Dr W J Butler Chief Justice Theodore Brantly and Associate Justices W H Holloway and Sydney Lanner plus Clerk J T Carroll.

Fr. L. Hart Helena S. CU. Ford Wm. Keating Public Instruction May Trumper Rulway Com J. EB. McCormick Dan Boyle J. H. Hall W. J. Butler Theodore Brantly W. H. Holloway Sydney Lanner J. T. Carroll

Livingston Court Moves to Adjourn as Judge Absent

Judge A. P. Stark of Livingston presides while stenographer G. E. Marvin from Livingston records proceedings. The brief entry notes an adjournment due to the judge's absence.

A. P. Stark Livingston G. E. Marvin

Local Officials and Ballot Roles Listed for County City

County Commissioners G M Parker chair A M Clark W A Carl state Senator Henry Ellingson and many county and city posts are named. Officials include Sheriff H G Lyon, Treasurer R S Jarrett, Clerk J E Cameron, Supt of Schools Inga Solberg, Coroner G A Williams, Administrator J G Ellingson, Justice T G Shipton T W Kietchley, Mayor Dr D Claiborn, Police Chief W R Curtis, Clerk J E Rees, and councilmen across wards with High School Board and City Schools listed.

G. M. Parker A. M. Clark W. A. Carl Henry Ellingson A. H. Arneson H. G. Lyon Teasurer R. S. Jarrett J. E. Cameron H. C. Pound O. A. Fallang J. B. Selters Inga Solberg J. Kleinhesselink G. A. Williams J. G. Ellingson T. G. Shipton T. W. Kietchley Dr. D. Claiborn W. R. Curtis John EB. Rees J. E. Roecher T. W. Kiethhley C. VU. Paulson R. M. Wolf Ben Mjelde Fred Webb J. A. Lowry J. B. Rees P. A. Bruffey Chas. McDonnell George Rostad Offiviv C. A. Caulking D. H. Marsh A. L. Bray Mike Whalen

St Joseph Church Announces Monthly Mass Schedule

St Joseph Church lists monthly masses on the second Sunday and under favorable conditions may adjust to a later time. Rev Joseph Bhiere, Castor, serves as pastor and presiding priest.

Joseph Bhiere

Sabbath and prayer services timetable update

Sabbath school at Doa. in Seis. Te. preaching service at Feap. an. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mission Study class Tuesday at Tal p. in.

Doa Seis. Te Feap Tal P. In

Rev. Norfleet Conducts Sunday Worship Services

The sermon schedule lists Pastor Rev A L Norfleet presiding with morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7:20 p.m. in the church program.

A. L. Norfleet Tia

District Court summons in Sweet Grass Montana case

In the Sixth Judicial District of Montana Sweet Grass County Fred L Gibson D M Harvey and J K Swindlehurst plaintiffs sue John Nevin Dave Nevin William Nevin Tom Nevin Ben Nevin and Jemima Manning formerly Jemima Nevin and all unknown claimants alleging adverse interests in the West Half of the Northeast Quarter Section 26 Township 4 North Range 15 East Sweet Grass County Montana The State of Montana is also named Defendants The defendants are summoned to answer within twenty days or default will be entered The suit seeks a decree declaring plaintiffs title good and defendants have no estate or interest in the described lands and to enjoin any adverse claims Witness dated July 10 1937 Clerk H C Pound seal Attorney O M Harvey and Smith Gibson Smith

District Court Sixth Judicial District State of Montana County of Sweet Grass Fred L. Gibson D. M. Harvey J. K. Swindlehurst John Nevin Dave Nevin William Nevin Tom Nevin Ben Nevin Jemima Manning Jemima Nevin Sweet Grase A. D H.C. Pound O. M. Harvey and Smith, Gibson & Smith John Lot Piabo Montane Burnell & Eno Lonvestment Co Benjamin Graham Truster Clibning Ey Elaine Toewil Seedorm Martin Che Pound J. Barbour Plaka

Notice for Publication Claiming Public Land in Montana

Department of the Interior announces that Joh D Montgomery of Big Timber Montana filed intent to prove up a homestead claim for lands in Sec 8 T2N R16E M P M. before U.S. Commissioner C N Skillman August 9 1917 with witnesses Bailey McAllister Wolfe Benson all of Big Timber Montana. Non coal land. First published July 6.

Name Change Petition In Sweet Grass County Montana

In the Disertet Court of the Sixth Judicial District Montana Sweet Grass County Andrew Ivarson petitions to change his name to Andrew Sleveland. Hearing set in Big Timber Court House on the Wth day of Septem ber, A.D. N. Objections due prior to that date. Clerk J. G. Barbour attorney for petitioner.

Disertet Court Sixth Judicial District State of Montana Sweet Grass Andrew Ivarson Andrew Sleveland Court House Big Timber A.D. N Wocelaeck A. M A. DO H.C. Pound J. G. Barbour

Notice of Contest Filed to Cancel Homestead Entry

Department of the Interior in Bozeman Montana publishes a formal contest notice to Moreen Westland of Ryeville Montana. Amel G Brown of Keen Point Montana filed May 20 first, alleging lack of residence, no improvements, and long absence on homestead entry Dec 24 1916 section 4 township 2 north range 17 west M P M. Failure to answer within twenty days after the fourth publication will result in cancellation of the entry without further hearing.

Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office Bozeman Mont Cortland B. Howard Hunters Hot Springs Montanntt James RR King Springdale Montana Mexico United States W. Appleton Register U. Ss Bozemann Moreen Westland Ryevilte Amel G. Brown Army Navy Marine Corps Souvemcally Appleevon. Register Sesine - Avatiet Bra Ne ‘ North Re Mi

Summons in Sweet Grass County land dispute

The Bunnell & Eno Investment Co faces a district court summons in a case over real estate described as the East half of the Southwest Quarter and Lots six to seven in a named township. Defendants include Benjamin Graham and others, with a request for a decree declaring no estate or interest by the defendants and to bar any adverse claims.

Anticipated. Gerald I want to ask you one ques tion.

Exchange between Gerald and Geraldine reveals tension over privacy and personal boundaries. The dialogue centers on control, intrusion, and the struggle to define what is shared.

Gerald Geraldine

Notice of Sale of School Bonds in Montana District

Notice is given for the sale of school bonds by School District No. 21 Sweet Grass County Montana. Oscar Driydah is chairman with trustees J W Foster and Co K Bouse. Attest to CHAS BK CRUM clerk.

Oscar Driydah J. W. Foster Trustees Sweet Grase County Montana Chas. BK. Crum

Land claim notice for Reed Point homestead in Montana

Department of the Interior notices Klan Rabbet y of Reed Point Montana filed intent to prove up a 1914 homestead claim No 09199 for sections in township 2 north range 18 west with a three year proof to be made before U S Commissioner C N Skillman at Big Timber on August 11 1917. Names Clyde McKeehan Dan Morgan Thomas Eros Edward Taylor of Reed Point appear as witnesses.

Department of the Interior Bozeman Mont Joh_D. MONTGOMERY Big Timber Range East M. P.M C. N. Skillman U.S Splt Aot Charles ©. Bailey Floyd McAllister James Rt. Wolfe Fred Benson U. S. Land Office Reed Point M. P.M C.N. Skillman U. S Clyde McKeehan Dan Morgan Thomas Eros Edward Taylor Ont

Homestead Claimant Files Intent to Prove Up Land

Hans H Gerwh4 of Big Timber Montana files intent to prove up his homestead entry No 688 and additional entry No 010656 for the southwest quarter of section 26 township 7 north range east in Montana before a U S Commissioner on September 7 1917. He lists witnesses Robert Neumayer Samuel Solberg Henry Schrader and Derk J Walvoord with first publication August 2 1917.

Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office Bozeman Mont Hans H M.P G.N. Skillipan U.S Bie TH Imber Maent Robert Neumayer Big Tinber Samuel Solberg Henry Schrader Grey Chil Derk J. Walvoord Big Timber FLW Appletos

Homestead Claimant Plans Three Year Proof at Big Timber

Harry Sullivan of Bix Timber Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his land claims for the June 1914 homestead entry and December 1915 additional entry. The hearing before C N Skillman D S Commissioner will be in Big Timber on the Sunday of September 1917. Witnesses named are Dan Shipton John Dodge Chester Morris and Harry Snyder all of Big Timber Montana. F W Appleton Register.

Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office Hezeman Mont Juby Charles Blaser McLeod, Mont Whea Marette Mange F. Mw Col. Skillman U, 5 Ble Thirber Elmer C. McConnell Roy Thurmin S Ham Bilbro Clarence Farnsworth U.S Bozeman Jay Angie Gibson Mont, Cie Lee Wade N.skilman U. Ss. Land Office Bozemin Harry SuIpron Bix Timber C. N. Skillman Big Timber Dan Shipton John Dodge Chester Morris Harry Snyder F.W. Appleton Rerister

Sneeze Sign and Superstitions Across History

An exploration of sneezing as a feared or lucky act in ancient times, with beliefs from Europe and England. Customs included blessings, hats tipped, and bowing, while some cultures tied sneezing to curing hiccups and sanity, reflecting broad historic superstition.

London Telegraph Jacob Europe England

Soybean Milk Substitutes For Cow’s Milk In Japan

Japanese researchers develop artificial milk from soybeans to resemble condensed milk in appearance and composition. They soak and boil beans with sugar and phosphate of potash until a white liquid forms, then dilute to mimic fresh milk. They claim it serves similar nutritional needs though enzyme content may differ.

Japan

First Printed Bible and Gutenberg's Partners

The Bible was the first printed book, produced around 1450 55 by Johann Geusfleisch von Sulgebach known as Gutenberg with Johann Faust of Mentz. Gutenberg could not repay the money advanced by Faust and resigned his printing establishment. In 1457 the Mentz Psalter, printed with Peter Schoefter, followed. Auction prices mark these as two of the world’s most valuable books.

Caxton Johann Geusfleisch von Sulgebach Zumt Gutenberg Johann Faust of Mentz Mazarin Cardinal Mazarin Gutenberg Faust Peter Schoefter

Homestead Entry Notice for Frederick Frederickson

Department of the Interior notices Frederick Frederickson of Progress Montana. He filed Homestead Entry No. 0ThtS for lots 4 5 6 7 and surrounding lands with intent to make three year proof to establish his claim before T N Skillinan U S Commissioner at Big Timber Montana on September 11 1917. Witnesses include Anton Frederickson Knoch H Christen Gabriel Berg and Ole Hinuge of Progress Montana.

Department of the Interior Bozemich Mont. Duby Frederick Frederickson Progress Mont Elisw Sees Tan. Kite MP OM T. N Skillinan U.S Anton Frederickson Knoch H. Christen Gabriel Berg Ole Hinuge

Homestead Notice for Melville Mont Land Entry

Department of the Interior notice lists Sarah A. Dore and George Lumey as witnesses for a land claim in Melville Montana. Charles Peterson Riley Dore and Edward Riggs appear as corroborating witnesses. The claim concerns a homestead entry in section 28 township 7 north range 4 west. Public deadline set with Commissioner Skillman in Ble Timber Montana.

Department of the Interior Ulps Landaittve Bozenwtn Mont. Jauty Straeh A. Tagaenet Sarah A. Dore Melville Mont Ige M. P.M. Ints Elaine Deuseribud Con. Skillman Ble Timber Montana Chabal Tates George Lumey Peter Peterson Riley Dore Edward Riggs Melville Mont F.W

Notice to Contractors for School Building Bid

Notice to Contractors announces sealed proposals to the Board of Trustees of School District No 21 Sweet Grass County Montana for furnishing materials and constructing a school building. Proposals due August first at 10 o clock A M and accompanied by a verified check equal to three percent. Plans and blank forms available from the Clerk. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

Board of Trustees Sweet Grauss County State of Montana Melville Sweet Grang Montana State Board of Land Commissioners Ssehool Sweet Grass County Sweet Grits County Ist

Wet Tea Leaves Kill Cockroaches Joke

A scientist’s lecture ends with a quip as an old lady asks why wet tea leaves kill cockroaches. The scientist improvises: a cockroach finds a blanket in a wet tea tent, catches cold, and dies, in a humorous Tit Bits anecdote.

Chinese doctors use needle bleeding for relief says Dr Cootle

Bleeding via fine needles is described as useful by Chinese physicians to ease pains and ailments. Dr Jamies Cootle reports adopting the practice after long observation, noting reduced tension and relief from neuralgic and rheumatic pains, swelling, stiffness, and hip pains often called seiutiva.

China Jamies Cootle

Sulphur in Stockings Reported as Rheumatism Remedy

A top English physician relays a tale from a gossipy confidante advising a rheumatic patient to put sulphur in her stockings. The patient later found relief from rheumatism in the hands, while a silver wrist ornament darkened, attributed to the remedy.

England Los Angeles Sho

Within Hospitalitys Limits

Dialogue between a parent and Willie warns against asking for a severed helping of potatoes during dinner. The exchange emphasizes moderation and propriety at the table.

Willie

Northern Pacific Time Card in Effect June 7

Schedule lists Going West and Going East trains with numbers and times including No 1 North Coast Limited No 41 Puget Sound Express No 218 Western Express and No 2 North Coast Limited No 4 Atlantic Express No 42 Mississippi Valley Express No 220 Eastern Express. Trains do not stop via Helena or via Butte with times shown such as 2 35 a m 5 59 p m 6 03 a m 1 32 a m.

North Coast Limited Tno Northern Pacific Express Puget Sound Express Western Express Atlantic Express Miss. Valley Express Helena Butte

Sealed bids for county coal 1917 1918

The Sweet Grass County board of county commissioners will receive sealed bids for furnishing coal for 1917 and 1918. Bids accepted until August 6, 1917. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. J. E. Cameron County Clerk.

Sweet Grass County Board of County Commissioners J. E. Cameron

FreEDEHICK BARTEL files intent for homestead proof

FreEDEHICK BARTEL of GibsonMontana filed notice of intent to make three year proof to establish claim to the homestead above described before United States Commissioner Skillman at Bill Timber Montana on August 10 1917. Witnesses include James Lennon Ryegate Henry Bartel Gibson Henry Lofgren Barber and Fred Olhausen Non-coul.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Bozeman Mont Freedehick. Bartel Gibson, Mont Sely Skillman U. S Ble Timber James Lennon Ryegate Henry Bartel Gibson Henry Lofgren Barber Fred Olhausen

Reward Sewer System Notice to Contractors

City reserves right to reject any bids or waive defects and accept any bid. Bids listed include Gust Nordquist 39298 89 and Hayden Brothers 38501 97 among others. Nordquist was awarded the contract at a higher amount than the lowest bids, prompting questions about the award decision.

Wit Frank Sarvaresey Billings Construction Company C. P. Kelley Gust Nordquist Hayden Brothers A. L. Marks Gust Nordquist Nordquist’s

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