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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
4
The Big Timber Pioneer lists T LaFond as manager and notes the paper is mailed to subscribers until cancellation and arrears are paid. It states a subscription price of 1.00 per year and that advertising rates are available on application. It claims to be the only newspaper published in Sweet Grass County.
A Christmas greeting notes merchants showcase full stocks and gift options for all ages and backgrounds. It urges readers to share in the seasonal joy and remember the spirit of giving as the holiday approaches.
Report says several Idaho towns facing coal shortages are stopping coal trains and taking coal for local use. Citizens justify the actions as retaliation against railroads, claiming fairness in applying similar tactics.
Circulation drives for a needy neighbor should include Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward. The note urges sending the subscription paper to these firms to solicit courtesy contributions, citing their past county business as basis.
The text notes that eastern mail order houses do not appear on Sweet Grass county assessment rolls. It highlights a discrepancy in local taxation records and implies possible gaps in property or business valuation within the county.
Silas W. Gates born August 31 1848 in Verona NY moved with family to Iowa then South Dakota and Montana before settling in Boulder and finally the city where he died November 28 1906 at age 58. A singer and teacher of 20 years he lived as a Christian and beacon of honor to family and community.
A bereaved community and family mourn the passing of a devoted church member and loving husband. Funeral services were led by Pastor W. O. Woolever with Rev. Manuel Ash assisting. The remains were sent to Belle Plain Iowa for burial with relatives accompanying them.
Syedhind Mrs. S. W. Gates and family thank friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during their bereavement. Mrs. S. W. Gates. c. R. Gates. Bp. Gates. Jessie Garks.
At the close of the third school month 192 pupils were enrolled. Room totals show 8, 46, 48, 34, and 16 pupils with Room 5 at 99.06 percent attendance the highest and Room 1 at 96.79 percent the lowest. Room 4 had no tardies. Rooms 3 and 5 had one each. Absences by room: 25 in Room 1, 23 in Room 2, 1614 in Room 3, 17 in Room 4, and 344 in Room 5. Honor roll lists for Room 5 include Donna McCall and others. Room 4 and Room 3 names follow. The Empire management presented Uncle Josh Spruceby at the Auditorium on December 20 with noted scenery, music, and standout performances ensuring a strong audience response.
Christmas eve plans include a tree and exercises. Mr John Esp improves from rheumatism and hopes to be present soon. A large crowd attended the Thanksgiving exercises at Lower Deer creek last Thursday night. Upcoming Auditorium attractions feature Uncle Josh Spruceby on Dec 20, Woodman Ball on Dec 31, Peck's Bad Boy on Jan 1, Lincoln J Carter's Sveanie Production The Fast Mail on Jan 14 and The Famous Dixie Jubilee Singers on Jan 18.
Chas McAlister is in Big Timber ready to sell rams. Interested buyers should see him early as he will ship to Eastern Montana what is not wanted locally.
Katie Felenger of room five was absent last week. Room four gains Robert McClatchey from the Boulder. Will Hartman of room five was absent Monday and Tuesday. Greta Dean, ill for several days, returns to room two. Room three reads the Young Citizen and enjoys its stories. Walter Morris from Fargo North Dakota joins room one, bringing the class to forty nine. Seventh and eighth grade boys beat the high school on Thanksgiving day but the high school edged ahead 11 to 15 after a strong second half.
The first Convention of the State Dairymen's Association will meet in Helena December 1 afternoon and December 12 morning and evening. The group aims to promote dairy interests and invites all dairymen to attend to discuss programs and obtain railroad rates with fifty attendees. Also notes Sate-100 tons alfalfa hay 100 acres alfalfa pasture and stock water for a wintering site offered by Frank McComas Greycliff Mont.
Free to women. Our handsome catalog of cloaks suits and skirts sent free on request. We manufacture our goods and sell direct to customers. Every garment sent subject to examination. Write now Mate Owner Garment Co. 508 Century Bldg Minneapolis Minn.
Notice states the partnership between W. W. Beasley and George Newman is dissolved. Beasley collects all outstanding bills due the company. Dated August 1, 1906.
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