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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
4
Notices state the paper is mailed to subscribers as second class matter in Bigtimber Montana. It explains subscription price of one dollar per year and that advertising rates are available on application.
A county Republican convention will meet at the Sweet Grass County Court House in Big Timber on September 12 1906 to elect eight delegates and eight alternates to the State Convention in Helena and to adopt party resolutions and organize a County Central Committee. A second convention will convene after adjournment to nominate county and legislative candidates and select a County Central Committee, using the precinct delegate method approved by the primary law.
Dated at Big Timber Montana on August 21 1906 the Republican County Central Committee of Sweet Grass County issues a notice. J W Geiger and E M Hatt are listed as secretary and chairman respectively informing attendees of forthcoming party actions and meetings.
A local appeal urges Sweet Grass County voters to register and vote next Tuesday in the primary. It argues the new law shifts candidate selection to electors, removing party bosses and placing power in the people to choose capable, conscientious public servants.
The Butte Miner critiques Dix on's candidacy for the U S Senate arguing Dixon's entry would doom the master’s chances, reflecting strong editorial opposition and concern over political success in the field.
The Butte Miner rejects the Standard's insinuation that W. A. Clark was sincere about not seeking reelection to the U S Senate. The Miner asserts Clark may still change his mind if a viable chance of election appears.
List of uncalled letters at this office for the week ending August 26 1906 includes Anda T Decke Jim N Brazies A E Griffithe Mr Ellis Braa Mr Ole Hetland Julius Bush Henry M Hearn Mr Lea A Birkeman Mr Theo Krone Mies Eliz Thompson Miss M In calling for the above please say Advertised Avevsta SHERIDAN P M.
Notice from L. C. Bape, 9-30 Proprietor, bans hunting on the Pratt Hickman Lee and Parker ranches west of Bigtimber, restricting access on the Hawks ranche.
A $10 reward is offered for the return of a brown horse weighing 1300 pounds branded T K connected on the right shoulder. The horse disappeared with picket rope from Wirak shearing pens around July 28.
United States Land Office Bozeman Mont August 1 1906 notice Tobine Wirak of Howie Montana files intention to make proof on his land claim before C On Skillman U S Commissioner at Big Timber Montana September 17 1906 witnesses Louis Wirak Tony Dahl Gudmond Knudson Ole Dahl to prove irrigation and reclamation M R Witon Register first publication August 9 1906
Myrtle Graves of Harlowtown Meagher county Mont has filed to make final commutation proof on Homestead Entry No 3313 for NW Sec 22 T8N R1E M M. Proof before U S Commissioner Benjamin Urner at Harlowtown on Oct 3 1906. Witnesses Munroe M Johnson James J Fisher James McIntire George R Clark C E McKoin. First publication Aug 23 1906.
The executor of Julia Nepstad deceased will sell at private sale in Big Timber Montana on August 11 1906 at 2 pm the South half of section 2 and North half of section 11 township 4 north range 14 east containing 610 acres with Cayuse creek water rights with ten percent bid at opening payment due and balance on court confirmation. Deed at purchaser’s expense. Joan H Nepstad executor July 21 1906.
R S Jarrett addresses Sweet Grass County voters denying withdrawal from the Republican assessor nomination race. He states he is still in the contest and seeks support from friends.
J. W. Davis announces candidacy for County Assessor on the Republican ticket in Sweet Grass County subject to the primary on September 4.
H O Kellona announces candidacy for County Commissioner on the Republican ticket in Sweet Grass County for a two year term subject to the September 4 1906 primary. Joan T Vatcuan seeks the office of County Attorney with the same election date.
On September 7, 1906, Josefh Keen declares candidacy for Sheriff on the Republican ticket of Sweet Grass County. O A Pattaya also announces candidacy for the same office and party, filed with the county authorities.
The notice sets the Republican primary for Sweet Grass county on September 4, 1906. It lists candidates for Representative in the Legislature and County Superintendent of Schools, including B. O. Forsytone and May Baxter Vestal as contenders on the party ticket. The dates and offices reflect a local party process.
Grass County appoints or elects B O Hottorerer for a two year term. Details on the office and election process are not provided in the fragment.
Primary election in Sweet Grass County on Sept 15 lists Mary Rosetta Deecan as a subject candidate for a ticket. Details specify local party support and ballot placement for the forthcoming race.
The notice lists the county sheriff race on the Republican ticket for Sweet Grass with Henry M. Lame, and also provides the date for the county assessor race on E. L. Patterson.
The notice states the primary election for the office of county Clerk and Recorder in Sweet Grass county will be held on September 4, 1906, for candidates on the Republican ticket.
Announcement notes a Tumas Candi event scheduled for September 4 1906 with organizer J B Bareoor. The notice provides the date and organizer but lacks venue details.
A public notice sets a forthcoming date for the election to the office of county treasurer involving candidate Dick Bunn. Voter guidance and filing details accompany the notice, outlining deadlines and eligibility requirements.
The notice fixes the election date for the County Clerk race on the Republican ticket in Sweet Grass County as the ninth day of September 1906. H C Allen is named in the notice.
Voters in Sweet Grass county Montana prepare for a September 4 1906 primary to nominate county officers including sheriff treasurer clerk assessor county attorney superintendent of schools and county commissioners. Republican and Democrat delegates are listed by precinct with names for Big Timber McLeod Merrill Springdale Howie Lower Stillwater Greycliff Reed and Absarokee.
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