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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
7
Two Dot Wilson is in town today. The Montana Trading Co. promotes Calumet boneless bacon and a jar filler. the woolen mill prep and sugar promos mark a busy local economy.
Harry Raiff files suit in the district court at Billings seeking 400 head of sheep valued at 4.50 each after they allegedly strayed from range in Carbon county and were unlawfully taken by defendants John and James Ross. He demands return and seeks 1,800 damages plus 100 personal damages, claiming the defendants refused. The notice also includes a separate Transit ad for Nickel Plate tickets to Buffalo and a Pan American folder offer by John Y. Calahan of Chicago and Adams Street listings.
On Monday night at Butte Jack Wade defeated Kid Ogelsby of Helena by decision after twenty rounds in a lightning bout for the state lightweight championship. Referee ordered an extra round before ruling Wade winner as Ogelsby suffered a first defeat.
Louis Beley manager of the Big Timber Liquor Co. wed Amelia Rudd yesterday in Billings. They returned home today and receive congratulations from friends. Also notes on Nickel Plate railroad excursions to Buffalo and New York with vestibuled sleepers and dining cars.
A L Bray, a butcher, sustained a dislocated shoulder Saturday morning when thrown from a horse. He was mounting when the horse reared and Bray landed in the street striking his shoulder with force.
Improved 160 acre ranch on Bridger creek with water year round situated in eastern Montana. Includes 6 horses 3 cows 3 wagons farm implements and more. Cheap sale offered by Joan Knox Big Timber Montana.
Manager Busha says he has secured one night from the management of A Wise Woman. The date will be announced later, likely in a month or more. He believes this energy could raise our town’s business standards.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Sweet Grass County Montana up to Monday September 2 1901 for a Poor Farm. The farm shall not exceed 160 acres with improvements and be within three miles of Big Timber. Proposals must not exceed 3000 dollars. By order of the Board J H Moors County Clerk Big Timber Montana July 31 1901.
Dr. Prickett of Billings announces a new osteopathic branch in Big Timber to open on September 15. Citizens of Sweet Grass county are urged to attend for information and treatment opportunities. O. B. Prickert D.O.
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