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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1901

Page

8

Mines in the Crazies Show Fresh Ore Strike and Encouraging Readings

Judge Pound and Attorney A. G. Hatch returned from a mining trip to the Crazies with George Hatch. They reported a fresh pay streak nearly a foot wide and a huge ore body above and below. Henry reports ore samples of 156.8 ounces silver 64 lead and 8 gold per ton valued over 150. The Standard Mining Co mill at Contact awaits spring delivery. Stinson notes tunnels near the Lewis claim reveal sun only three hours a day and ancient ice in frozen ground deep below the surface.

Judge Pound A. G. Hatch Crazies George Hatch Henry Big Timber Canyon Standard Mining Co Contact Murdoch McNulty Harry Stinson Lewis Mr. Stinson

Congregational and Methodist Services Scheduled Next Sunday

The usual services are set for next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. J. C. Dana will preach in the morning and the pastor in the evening. P. S. C. EB. meets at 6:30 p.m. with Miss Norum leading. Rev. J. Pope to preach at Leasby schoolhouse then return for evening service. Morning at Methodist 11:30. Sunday school 10:30. Christmas tree planned for Christmas Eve. Rev. A. A. Walker back from east. Delegates C. R. Daniels, 8. Thamling and Rev. to M. EB. church session in Helena on Dec. 10.

Congregational Church J. C. Dana Norum J. Pope Leasby Methodist Church Methodist A. A. Walker C.R. Daniels Thamling M. EB. Church South Helena

Mrs Blakeslee Dies After Illness at Hotel

Mrs Blakeslee wife of Frank Blakeslee of the Blakeslee hotel died at noon after a several months illness. She was 39 and longtime resident, leaving a bereaved husband and relatives. Funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o clock in the afternoon.

Blakeslee Frank Blakeslee Blakeslee Hotel

White Sulphur Springs Bank Official Dies in Self Inflicted Shot

Hugh Cameron assistant cashier of the First National Bank White Sulphur Springs shot himself Tuesday after separating from his wife. He was 55 years old and a well known figure in the county.

Hugh Cameron First National Bank White Sulphur Springs

County Treasurer Balances 1901 Tax Books

County Treasurer Geiger completed balancing the 1901 tax books. Total receipts were 59373.52 with 2659.69 delinquent. Last year’s collection totaled 54747.94.

Geiger

Osteopath Dr Prickett to visit Big Timber December 10

Dr Prickett the Osteopath has recovered from illness and will begin regular visits to Big Timber on Tuesday December 10. He invites all interested in his treatment method to meet him.

Prickett Department of the Interior Bozeman Montana Charles N. Skillman U.S Big Timber George M. Briner Joseph W. Bailey Charles Bailey John Richard Cosgriff Grey Cliff

Oil on Trout Creek Prospect Near Ranch

Al Harrison reported oil found on his nephew's Trout Creek ranch after analyzing samples showing one third oil. A water stream from the mountainside pools near the gulch, forming oily scum tested as satisfactory. Harrison plans to prospect the area with several townspeople believing in oil flow or rich coal nearby.

al Harrison Trout Creek Harrison Mr. Harrison

Palmer's Toilet Water Sale Leads At Yellowstone Pharmacy

Yellowstone Pharmacy advertises the sale of Palmer's toilet water and related fragrances. The brief notice highlights discounted prices and limited stock as of the current week.

Palmer Yellowstone Pharmacy

Subscription drive for Daly Memorial Fund in Butte

The Pioneer reports the fund accepts subscriptions to build a Marcus Daly memorial. A committee plans a bronze statue of Daly in Butte at a cost between $20 000 and $25 000.

Daly Memorial Fund Pioner Marcus Daly Mr. Daly Butte

Osteopath Dr Prickett to Visit Grand Hotel

Dr Prickett the Osteopath will be at the Grand Hotel on Tuesday and Friday each week offering consultations.

Dr. Prickett Grand Hotel

Stock Shipments and Local Market Notes

Nine cattle cars owned by G. B. Wilson Sanford Moore Norton and Lyons and Gee Cook along with one car of horses belonging to Wm Mayburn were shipped east last Friday. The horses from the Two Dot band sold as high as 100 dollars each. The Montana Trading Co displays an ample apple assortment with many varieties for eating or cooking.

G. B. Wilson Sanford Moore Norton & Lyons Gee Cook Wm. Mayburn Dot Montana Trading Co

A Great Railway Time Tables and Maps

A Great Railway announces ownership and operation of 6 600 miles of thoroughly equipped railway. It runs sleeping cars dining cars and first class service across Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Missouri North and South Dakota with electric lighted steam heated trains and absolute block system. Tickets urged for all passengers. Information from J T Conley 365 Robert St St Paul.

Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Tte Minois Wisconsin Upper Peninsula Michigan Iowa Missouri Minnesota South North Dakota Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul J.T. Conley Robert St

Reduction in price offered for Ridpath's Historical Library

Lew Wallace lauds the Ridpath Historical Library and notes a contemplated price cut to make the set affordable for all readers. A special club offer is available with payment as low as five cents a day.

Photo offer to Company C M N G I members

Morgan the photographer offers a cabinet photo to each member who wants one for 50 cents.

Morgan

Reduced Holiday Fares on Nickel Plate Road Rail Lines

The Nickel Plate Road offers December 24 25 31 1901 and January 1 1902 round trips at one and a third the fare to Central Passenger Association territory with return by January 2 1902. Pullman service on all trains. Dining car meals priced 35 cents to 81 00. For details contact John Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago. Depot at Van Buren Street and Pacific Ave on the Elevated Loop.

Nickel Plate Road Central Passenger Association Pullman John Y. Calahan Adams St Chicago van Buren Street Pacific Ave

Brain Food Nonsense Debunked by Competent Authorities

Experts say a correct diet nourishes the whole body and prevents indigestion. Regular use of Green's August Flower aids digestion, stimulates liver action, purifies blood, and promotes buoyancy and vigor. Available at Budd Drug Co with Green's Special Almanac.

G. G. Green Budd Drug Co Green

Subscriptions Offer for The Pioneer Magazine

Advertises The Pioneer monthly world magazine subscription at $1.10 for one year and ten issues. Also offers The Pioneer at $1 per year for individuals.

Pioneer World Magazine

Notice to patrons on electricity accounts

To all patrons of Big Timber Electric Light and Power Co. On and after Nov. 1, 1901 all accounts for the use of electric lights MUST be settled before the 5th of each month, or lights will be cut off. Adams & McDonald. Lessees. Subscribe for THE PIONEER.

Big Timber Electric Light and Power Co Adams & McDonald O. A. Fallang P. J. Magelssen Melville Sweet Grass County Montana Fallang

Pioneer and St Paul Weekly Dispatch Ad Price

The note advertises the Pioneer and St Paul Weekly Dispatch priced at $1.15 per year. It states annual subscription terms and the offer for readers to subscribe for the weekly paper.

The Pioneer and St. Paul

Newspaper Subscriptions Offered At Discount

The Pioneer and twice a week St. Louis Globe Democrat or thrice a week New York World available for 1.65 dollars, offering a mixed daily reading option.

Louis Globe-Democrat

Swift & Co patent lawyers offer prompt service

A notice urges inventors to contact Swift & Co patent lawyers opposite the U S Patent Office Washington DC for confidential letters and quick patent work. An ad in the paper promotes Nickel Plate Road holiday tickets selling December 24 25 31 1901 and January 1 1902 at one fare and a third round trip to Central Passenger Association territory with return by January 2 1902. Through service to New York City Boston and other eastern points is available from Chicago Van Buren Street Pacific Avenue elevated loop. For details write John Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams Street Chicago.

Central Passenger Association New York City Boston Chicago van Buren Street Pacific Avenue John Y. Calahan Adams Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mining News Mrs. Blakeslee Lew Wallace Harvey Brothers T. V. Overhuls General Merchandise Mont A. E. Walker E.™. Hall Court House Big Timber, Montana J. H. Moore J G. McKay Urner Ross Dier Mountana Pioneer” Office N . Y. World E. J. Carpenter Ursus Orax Opera House Swift & Co U. S. Patent Office Washington, D. C B. M. Mjelde Big Timber Knut Anderson H. E Rangel M.P .M Peter O. Q. Fallang John Rye Edwin H. Ellingsone H. O. Kellogg A. L. Love Register United States Land Office C. N. Skillman U. S Jason Jones Ewing O. Clark Charles T. Busha Henry Tasib Ontana Engebrit A. Lee Iver H. Hoyem John Hoff Edwin H. Ellingson Henry Ellingson Firet Co. N. Skillman Lewis A. Nelson Solomon J. Craft William Nelson Horace B. Yerkes McLeod AL. Love Robert O. McPhee Thomas Cosgriff John Esp Charles O. Hathaway William Cosgriff Apag Ie Swift & Cco U. Ap. Nune Washington, D.C Bridger Creek John Knox J.N. Kelly Hunters’ Hot Springs
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