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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
4
The notice states distribution every Thursday as second class matter at the Timber Montana post office with imprint language indicating publication under postal rules. The fragment confirms local posting for periodical circulation and postal status.
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The item notes a Thursday publication date December 11 1902 for the Official Paper of Sweet Grass County detailing local government, notices, and community updates in a historic Montana county newspaper.
Montana voters approved a constitutional amendment creating three county commissioners per county with six year terms. Governor Toole issued a proclamation stating the amendment takes effect and outlining the transition from current boards to the new term structure.
The Montana state libel case against W. J. Hannah was heard by Justice H. C. Pound. After a full day of witness examination with no substantial evidence, the judge found probable cause and bound Hannah over to the district on his own recognizance.
Preparations are underway for a social dance at the Auditorium to be held on Christmas Eve. Organizers say the event aims to provide community festivity with music and dancing for residents.
The first meeting of Big Timber city officers occurred at the county courthouse with Judge H C Pound administering the oath. Mayor Asbury outlined a cautious but progressive program focusing on permanent improvements and economical administration.
A man identified as Herbert Trowley known as English was found dead in the mountains near Cowles after going to visit friends Sunday. A blizzard and deep snow hindered investigators who could not determine if exhaustion or heart disease caused his death. He was about 40, English-born, with a brother in Manchester who had not heard from him in 22 years. The body was interred here Friday.
Doric lodge No. 53 A. F. and A. M. held its last meeting to elect officers. L. M. Howard is W M, J. M. Lyons is W M, H. S. Evans is W, P. W. Allen is Treasurer, E. C. Hale is Secretary, F. E. Haggerty is S D, W. L. Shanks is J D, J. W. Cochran is 8 S, B Bray is J S, J. T. Parker is Tyler, Jos. Pope is Chaplain, E. O. Clark is Marshall. Trustees: W L Shanks 3 years, S A Perrine 2 years, A L Bray 1 year.
The Livingston Bon oesis Tuto and Big Timber clashed at Stickley Alleys Saturday night with Big Timber winning three of five games and 2231 pins to Livingston's 2004. Attendance was large and the Big Timber band performed as Budd led with a 754 pin total across five games.
The Ladies of St Mark's Guild express gratitude to the gentlemen of the Dier Browning urn for hall use and courtesies during bazaar preparations. They thank Mr Doubhett for the dray Pioneer for advertising terms Montana Trading Co for drag and all friends who assisted in making the bazaar a success.
The Fortnightly club schedules a Montana day with roll call quotations from Montanians and talks on Montana history and institutions. Speakers include Mrs. Merrielees Mrs. BE. O. Clark Mrs. C. T. Busha and topics cover cities schools and colleges.
Local item notes an amateur dramatic club organized in town preparing a Christmas week performance. A boy from Lower Sweet Grass is reported ill with scarlet fever. H H Holloway, relative of Judge Holloway, testified yesterday in the Hannah case. Mrs. Pope shows improvement after ten days of illness. A daughter was born at the Kent home to Mr and Mrs Stevens.
The line offers tickets at a fare and a third for round trips to all points on December 24 25 31 1902 and January 1 1903 return to January 2 1903. Service to New York City Boston and other eastern points from Chicago at Harrison St and Fifth Ave. For details contact John Y Calahan general agent 113 Adams St Chicago.
At the recent examination of applicants for teacher's certificates the following were successful. First grade Carolyn Roberta Miss Eunice Sweat Misa Ide Seiders Mr. F M Lampe Mr W E Riley Second grade Miss Mabel Barbour Mrs F M Lampe.
Notice warns that individuals who cut and destroy notices posted by the clerk of the court will be punished to the full extent of the law if guilt is proven. Signed B. M. Muripe clerk of court.
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