Rose Powell Returns From Visit to Cast
Mrs Rose Powell came home Tuesday after a several week visit in the Cast area.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
5
Wall Summoned Home After Telegram About Ill Father
JOA Wall left Friday morning for Towa after receiving a telegram announcing his father's serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joa
Wall
Towa
Miners Bob Reese and C L Olmstead Return from Stillwater Basin
Bob Reese and C L Olmstead returned Monday from the Stillwater Basin where they had been examining mining machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob. Reese
C. L. Olmstead
Stillwater Basin
County Taxes Paid in Sweet Grass County Totaling 348000
Taxpayers have paid about 348000 into the Sweet Grass county treasury with roughly 2000 unpaid. The balance reflects local assessments and outstanding sums due from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
Reed brothers visit Mr Meitinstrey from Columbus
Chas A. Reed and his brother A. B. Reed traveled from Columbus last week to see Mr. E. I. Meitinstrey and to conduct business. The trip combined friendly calls with work matters.
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Chas A. Reed
A. B. Reed
Columbus
E. ‘I’. Meitinstrey
Visit by Mrs Skilman and Miss Mc Dermott to Livingston
Mrs Skilman and Miss Mc Dermott traveled to Livingston last Friday to visit friends. The mother was to resume duties as county superintendent after a week in Big Timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Skilman
Miss McDermott
Livingston
Diamond ear-rings prize at Gun Club shoot
A pair of diamond ear-rings will be the prize. The shoot happens at the Gun Club grounds on Friday December 1st at 10 am. Participants are urged to come well equipped with ammunition as the event will be decided that day.
Westman Arraigned in Fatal Sheep Herding Case
Westman the sheepherder who killed Dan Martin and another herded last October appeared before Judge Kelly and posted $5,000 bail for his preliminary hearing set for December 9. Bert Shorey and William Ginton signed the bail bond.
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Westman
Dan Martin
Kelly
Bai
Dee
Bert Shorey
William Ginton
Billions Gazette
Appointment of George Hatch as Sweet Grass Under Sheriff
Sheriff Hiedt A. T. Kellogg appoints George Hatch as under sheriff of Sweet Grass county. The decision surprised locals with rumors and speculation about the under sheriffship following the election, Hatch’s name previously unused in connection with the post.
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Hiedt
A. T. Kellogg
George Mr. Hatch
Sweet Grass County
Mr. Hatch
Sydney Lanner Visits Helena During Prosperous Week
Sydney Lanner returned Sunday from a visit to Helena where he says the city seems to be enjoying its usual prosperity.
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Sydney Lanner
Helena
Raiff Baby Boy Born To Mr and Mrs Harry Raiff
Mr and Mrs Harry Raiff welcomed a baby boy into their home the first of the week.
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Mro
Harry Raiff
Quiet Week At Ole Crest After Election Visitors Report
Samuel Solberg and J. J. Kisey visited from the Sweet Grass region this week and said the vicinity has remained quiet since the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Crest
Samuel Solberg
J. J. Kisey
Mrs. Mattie Uttermohle Severely Ill Again
The many friends of Mrs. Mattie Uttermohle regret she is again very ill. Her condition has been very serious for a week and if she recovers sufficiently she will travel to New York for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Uttermohle
New York
Melville Couple Wed in Big Dinber Ceremony
Samuel Webster and Mrs. Alice Scott of Melville united in marriage in Big Dinber last Thursday evening with Rev. Host Wick officiating. The couple will honeymoon at Tlanters Hot Springs before making Melville their home. ProxneER extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Webster
Alice Scott
Melville
Big Dinber
Wick
Tlanters Hot Springs
Proxneer
Marriage of Charles I Stocker and Marcia Simmons
Announcement reports the marriage of Charles I Stocker of this place to Marcia Simmons at her parents home in Waldo Maine on Thursday November 24. The couple will tour the southern states before settling back to live here.
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Charles I
Marcia Simmons
Waldo
Maine
Hunters Return with Two Deer as Morland Fell Breaks Hand
Thos. Prather Jr. and Morland Fell returned from a weeklong hunt on Upper Deer Creek with two deer. Fell fractured a bone in his left hand during the trip and had the fracture reduced in town on Sunday.
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Thos. Prather, Jr
Morland Fell
Deer Creek
Mr. Fell
Red Lodge Murder Trials Open After Court Reconvenes
Sydney Trox left Saturday for Red Lodge where the fall term of court was reconvened Monday by Judge Tenry. Mr. Box will assist the defense in the State versus George Savage charged with murder of D. J. Nelson. Mr. Pex will aid the prosecution of Thomas Salmon charged with the murder of William OConnor manager of Rocky Fork Coal Co.
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Sydney Trox
Red Lodge
Tenry
Box
George Savage
D. J. Nelson
Mr. Pex
Thomas Salmon
William O'Connor
Rocky Fork Coal Company
Local Officials Return from Rural Ranches and Travels
County Commissioner McConnell arrived yesterday from his Boulder ranch. J. 7. Simmons came back Friday from a visit to friends in New England. Mr and Mrs Simmons plan to move to Southern California for the winter. Lavold and C. M. Reim returned from their Melville area ranches Monday. Lavold notes lingering snow due to absence of a Montana zephyr.
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McConnell
Boulder
Simmons
New England States
Mrs. Simmons
California
Lavold
C. M. Reim
Melville
Kellys from Duck Creek Ranch Eye a Local Business Start
Mr and Mrs J N Kelly visited from Duck Creek ranch last Friday. Their son Clifford returned from Minnesota where he attended Winona horological and optical school and plans to start a business in the state.
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J. N. Kelly
Duck Creek
Clifford
Minnesota
Winona Horological and Optical School
Della Pringle Company Plays Weekend Engagement
The Della Pringle company appeared at Busha and Baileys hall last Saturday and Sunday evenings, delivering two strong entertainments under the circumstances. They were advertised for Friday but arrived late, so audiences were met Sunday night, with some citizens deeming it a great outrage. The manager believed the show would not disrupt anyone and attendance was voluntary.
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Della Pringle
Busha & Baileys Hall
Shoot Them on Sight Threat Amplifies Wild West Pursuit
Wyoming officers blame the Hole-in-the-Wall gang for the Red Lodge Meeteetse stage hold up and mail robbery. Post-office Inspector Waterbury urges officers to shoot gang members on sight and pay rewards dead or alive. He hints at an imminent final campaign with top marksmen ready in the west.
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Wyoming
Red Lodge
Meeteetse
Mr. Waterbury
West
Community church services and holiday events listed
Rev Prichard will lead Sunday services at St Luke s Episcopal and Congregational church hosts a Sunday evening Christmas offering for Santa Claus. Tabor conducts two week long meetings in Busha Bailey s hall. U S rehearsal follows Congregational service. Dr W O Allen plans a Billings visit December 1. Dixon s offers holiday goods. Far mer s ad for Ralph S Jurrety insurance. T lood s pills advertised for nausea and headache.
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Prichard
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Tabor
The
Methodist Church
Busha & Bailey
Forest ers Grand Masquerade Ball in City Hall
The Independent Order of Forest ers plans a grand masquerade Friday evening December 23 at Busha and Baileys hall. Last year’s ball was well received and this lodge promises a better organized event for those who attended before.
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Independent Order of Foresters
Busha & Baileys Hall
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Big Timber Bank
Notice to stockholders of Big Timber National Bank that a meeting will be held at the bank offices on January 10 between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. for the election of seven directors for the ensuing year and for any other business brought before the meeting. President A Hall. First published December
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Big Timber National Bank
Hatch Not Applicant for Under Sheriff Says Kellogg
Sheriff-elect A T Kellogg states Geo M Hatch was not an applicant for under sheriff and that Hatch accepted the position with mutual understanding to perform duties. Kellogg compliments the retiring incumbents for their administration and hopes to sustain the high standard in Sweet Grass county.
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Geo. M. Hatch
Sweet Grass County
Atch
Justivu Boots and Shoes Range at Kelloggs Store
Justivu introduces a new complete line of men’s, women’s and children’s boots and shoes at H. O. Kelloggs. The display highlights durable footwear for all ages with wide selections and traditional style.
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Justivu
H. O. Kelloggs
Irvine's Stylish Footwear for All Ages
Irvines offers fashionable shoes for ladies gents and children with good goods and low prices drawing steady trade in town.
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Irvine’s
Nursery stock order placed with the Greetey Colorado nursery
A note confirms an order for nursery stock placed with the Greetey Colorado nursery. Details on species quantities and delivery are not provided in the readable text.
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Colorado
Consulting Prof. Winery on fruit varieties for planting
The note suggests consulting Professor Winery to determine the optimal fruit variety. It directs placing an order with Greely, Col. Nurseries, and asserts that success is assured.
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Greely
Col
Baking powder blamed for cake failures at home
Readers learn that flour is not at fault for failing cakes but the baking powder. The ad endorses Perfect Baking Powder as delivering reliable results with any flour.
Rams for sale from Baldwin Sheep and Land Co hoard
Fine rams offered for sale at Billings Oregon from the Baldwin Sheep and Land Company hoard. They are large with smooth fine staple wool and heavy shearers. A. Fraser & Co.
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Billings
Baldwin Sheep and Land Company
Oregon
A. Fraser & Co
UK Holiday Photo Graphs Sale Before 1899 Price Cut
Notice offers reduced prices on carbon and gloss finished photos from U can get UK Holiday Photo graphs through January 1 1899. Citations list busts pine gloss photos and enlarged portraits with or without frames. After January 1 1899 prices revert to former levels. W B Coorer & Co.
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W. B. Coorer & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Auc
DOD
Ross-Dier Mercantile Co
Pioneer
Washington
Martha Washington
Holiday Dry Goods
Holiday Canned Goods
Holiday
TRE Ross-Dier Mercantile Co
Ae Ross- Dier Mercantile
Wder CO
Congregational
Santa Clause
Thes S
U. S
Ralph S. Jurrety
Dixons
W.O Allen
Big Timber
A. Hall
Ist
A.T. Kellogg
So Louis
Burlington
Ovec
Dixon's
America
Rambouillet and
Delaine Rams
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