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Newspaper

Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

6

National Government Official Directory Names Key Cabinet Members

The list assigns national leaders including President Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and a full cabinet lineup with Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall, Treasury William G. McAdoo, War Lindley M. Garrrigan, Attorney General Thomas Gregory, Postmaster General Albert Burleson, Navy Josephus Daniels, Interior Franklin K Lane, Agriculture David F Houston, Commerce William G Redfield, Labor William B Wilson, and Chief Justice Edward D White.

Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Thomas R. Marsiall Indiana Robert Lansing New York Treasury William G. McAdoo Lindley M. Garrigan Thomas Gregory Texas Alice Burleson Navy Josephus Daniels North Carolina Interior Franklin K. Lane California David F. Houston Missouri William G. Redfield William B. Wilson Pennsylvania Edward D. White Louisiana

Helena Officials Named in Federal Appointment List

Federal Judge George M. Bourquin of Helena and Clark George W Sproule of Helena are named along with U S Marshal Jos L Ashbridge U S Attorney B K Wheeler and Surveyor General Henry Gerhart of Helena in the appointment list.

George M. Bourquin Helena Clark—George W. Sproule U. S Jos. L. Ashbridge B. K. Wheeler Henry Gerhart

Registers of Land Offices

W Appleton Bozeman H J Kelly Lewistown Fred H Foster Billings listed as land office registrars or related officials in the Montana region.

Registers OF Land Offices W. Appleton Bozeman H. J. Kelly Lewistown Fred H. Foster Billings

Governor Stewart Leads State Official List

The document lists Montana state officials including Governor S. V. Stewart of Helena, Lieutenant Governor W. W. McDowell of Butte, Secretary of State A. M. Alderson, State Treasurer W. C. Rae of Helena, Attorney General J. B. Poindexter, Auditor Wm. Keating of Helena, Public Instruction H. A. Davee, Railway Commissioner J. E. McCormick and associates, State Veterinarian Dr W. J. Butler, Chief Justice Theodore Brantly, Associate Justices W. H. Holloway and Sydney Lanner, Clerk J. T. Carroll.

S. V. Stewart Helena W. W. McDowell Butte A. M. Alderson W. C. Rae J. Bb Poindexter Wm. Keating Sept Public Instruction H. A. Davee J. E. McCormick E. A. Morley J. H. Hall W. J. Butler Theodore Brantly W. H. Holloway Sydney Lanner J. T. Carroll

Judge-aA P Stark Livingston Stenographer G E Marvin

The excerpt lists Judge a A Stark of Livingston and stenographer G E Marvin of Livingston as present or referenced in a court or official proceeding.

P. Stark Livingston G. E. Marvin

County Officials List Readied for Election Ballot

County Commissioners G M Parker chair man C M Rein and A M Clark state Senator Robert Brownlee representative W P Franklin Sheriff H G Lyon Treasurer R S Jarrett Clerk and Recorder J E Cameron clerk of Court H C Pound Assessor D J Walvoord Attorney R S Steiner Supt of Schools Inga Solberg Surveyor B J Kleinhesselink Coroner J A Lowry Administrator J G Elingson Justices of the Peace T G Shipton and T W Kiethley

G. M. Parker C. M. Rein A. M. Clark Robert Brownlee W. P. Franklin H. G. Lyon R. S. Jarrett J. E. Cameron H. C. Pound D. J. Walvoord R. S. Steiner Inga Solberg B. J. Kleinhesselink J. A. Lowry J. G. Elingson T. G. Shipton T. W. Kiethley

City Officials and School Board Listed in 1920 Election

City mayor J A Elliot and police chief W R Curtis head a roster of elected officials including clerk John E Rees treasurer J E Reecher and police magistrate T K Lee. Council members C W Allen BE R Patterson Chas McDonnell Fred Webb, High School Board led by J A Lowry with ex officio George Rostad Miss Inga Solberg, City Schools chaired by C A Caulkins with clerk Ben Mijelde and members E H Ellingson A L Bray J F Asbury Fred Webb.

J. A. Elliot W. R. Curtis John E. Rees J. 8. Selters J. E. Reecher T. K. Lee C. W. Allen BE. R. Patterson Chas. McDonnell Fred Webb J. A. Lowry J. E. Rees George W. Baker A. H. Arneson George Rostad Inga Solberg C. A. Caulkins Ben Mijelde E.H. Ellingson A. L. Bray J. F. Asbury

Church Directory Sunday Services and Prayer Meetings

Preaching service at 11 a m Sabbath school at 2 80 p m Preaching service at 8 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m.

Mass Schedule With Sundays and Conditions

Mass on the second Sunday of each month at mM. Mass on the nth Sunday of each month when road conditions are favorable at o'clock. Rev. Fr. Joseph Blaere, Pastor.

Joseph Blaere

Reverend Norfleet Services Schedule

Pastor A L Norfleet leads Sunday school at 10 o clock with morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 7 30. Congregants urged to attend and support church activities in their own way.

A. L. Norfleet

First Offense Hearing Recounts Diamond Pin Theft

A courtroom exchange in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recalls a first offense where a prisoner admits stealing a diamond pin, while the judge notes a prior sentence within a year. The dialogue underscores questioning of the current charge versus a past case.

St. Louis Post-Dispatet

Have a Cheery Kitchen and Happy Home

A Harriet Sisson Gillespie passage from Mother's Magazine urges making the kitchen an engine room of comfort. Proper equipment and cheerful furnishings boost efficiency and loyalty among servants, creating harmony and happier family life.

Hettlealls

Feminine Confidence in Debating Husbands Club Life

A dialogue snippet quotes a wife asserting she will not scold her husband for club time. A burglar incident is recounted where the husband knocked intruder senseless with a poker, leading to remarks of his poker expertise and implied practice at the club for emergencies.

When I was a young girl a poet sent verses agnostic gag

Mrs Lapsling recalls a childlike poem trick where the initial letters spell I adore you, a playful reference that the speaker calls an agnostic poem in a Chicago Tribune quip.

Enjoy It Now Says Morida Memo on Living

A brief quotation emphasizes living in the moment and enjoying life on earth, noting that the nebular theory’s applicability is less important than daily happiness. The remark, attributed to Morida Mmes Union, reflects a worldly, casual outlook.

Earth Morida Mmes-Union

Nature base placed nothing so high that virtue cannot reach it

Quintus Turtina Rofus posits that virtue can reach any task no matter how lofty, framing moral ambition as universally accessible and elevating for all people. The statement reflects a philosophical view on human potential and ethical reach beyond obstacles.

Homestead Claimants Notice for Daniel Kurz at Big Timber

Department of the Interior notices Daniel B R Kurz of Big Timber Mont has filed intent to make three year proof to establish settlement rights on land described by entry 678 Jor ney See 9 T 1 S S RW Ba OM ft M before CG N Skillman U S Commissioner in Big Timber Mont on January Ath witnesses named Frank Peck John Weaver Benjamin Hollowpeter Jesse B Seyphers all residents of Big Timber Mont

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Bozeman Mont George W. Carl Gibson, Mont N. Skillman U. S Big Timber Climant Homesag Emery C. Jones Pat J. Deegan Lovald Garmiens Lee W. Brickwell Gibson, Ont United States Land Office Helesa L. Brown Reed Point M. P. Meridian Skillman U.S I Lis Walter Laffert John Cannon Louis L. Whak Stephen E. Fairchild Homstead Rwek MPM OC. N. Skillman Montana Jacob A. Magelssen Morland Fell Peter Zien Virgel Overhuls Irvin W. Zimmerman Paul A. Carothers Gibeots Mont Frank L. Wolfe Willard 0. Greene O. J. Rennes Carl FE. Fulkerson Land Ofice Haarny Wen'z Cladmant Frank J. Peck Elmer J. Peck Lesley J. Walt Lews W. Johnson Andere Department of the Interior Land Office Charlize Hulis Gibson R.isek M. P.M Clairmant Orlando Smith Seventy Frank Taylor W. FE. Mahoney Stratton U. Ss. Land Office Bozenman William H. Boys Biz Timber Nigswill Nw Tman Rob Et P.M Big Thaber Joseph Forewald Pat Deeain Mulville Henry Sandsness Melville James A. Kelsey F.W Appleton Jana GU. S Big Thobe Mont Lagmant Mary Beveridge Albert J. Hansen Charles Fb. Bouse William Ver Beek Melville. Mont Daniel BR. Kurz Jor Ney Ft. M CG. N. Skillman Big Taber Mont Clairmont Frank Peck John Weaver Benjamins. Hollowpeter Jesse B. Seyphers Big Timber, Mont William A. Carl Cr. Skillman Joseph J. Forewald Bert Willard Fannies Berland Bi Timber Rose C. N. Skillman Osmund L. Mosse Peter Berland Swe Stenburg Thorvald Hauge Biz ‘Thiber Ofice Sigurd T. Lavold Lewis T. Lavold Melville, Mont Forney Ride John W. Chattin Christ Stenberg Jerry Berry Kimi Johnson

Notice for Publication of Homestead Claim

Notice records Josephine Conway of Springdale Mont filing a claim to an 8 year proof for west half northwest quarter and northwest quarter of section 57 and other parcels in township 18 range 13 east. She will appear before C N Skillman U S Commissioner at Big Timber Mont on January 8 1917. Witnesses include William Fe Wild George Swanson Carl Nearman and Ernest W Terlo.

Dry Creek Telephone Company Big Timber Montana Gerrit Scholten Scholten Dry Creek Sweet Grass County Scholten Ranch Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Bozeman Mont Josephine Conway Springdale RK A C.N. Skillman William FE. Wild McLeod George Swanson Carl Nearman Ernest W. Terlo Scandinavian American Bank of Big Timber Jay Loving District Court Sixth Judicial District State of Montana Sweet Gragg James A. Kelsey Sweet Grass Montara Meridkin Alice O. Kelsey Mary BK. Smith William Kelsey Nettie Sharp Mike Kelsey Seal H.A. Pounn Charles W. Campbell Montanyn Mary EK. Smith Chewlen Washington William KE. Kelsey Midway Kansas Montrose Colorado Mon Georgie Shipley Pittsburg Elmer Kelsey Menden Missouri Gertie Bolton Pittsburg

Beatrix Oryx Refuses Water in Desert trek

In the desert tale a Beatrix oryx is described as never drinking water for ten months. Camels steer toward a rare rain-harvest pool, while the antelope subsist on a desert parasite that nourishes a water-filled spadix.

Arabia

Proverbial Lawyerly Reply in a Quip

A London Globe quip on litigation follows a tale of a zealous advocate who would sue only if provoked beyond measure. A stranger asks the subscription price and the editor answers briskly promising service to readers with money.

Blackstone London Globe Exchange

Motorcar Salesman Costs Sale With Flawed Pitch

A Columbus Dispatch note recalls a motorcar salesman pressuring a timid customer by touting an axle that supposedly won’t break in a crash and can be repaired cheaply. The buyer, wary after two or three serious accidents, decided not to place an order.

Tadlees Galeeman Columbus Dispatch

National convention voting rules contrasted across parties

The piece explains standard conventions across parties: Democrats require a two thirds delegate majority or present delegates, while Republicans nominate by simple majority with delegates voting individually. It notes historical attempts to impose unit rules in 1880 for Grant and ongoing uncertainty about future adoption.

Cleveland Grant

One Way to Crack Nuts in Chilean Palm Bushes

Chilean palm bears large nut bushes with green coverings that yield a soft shell and nut resembling a cocoanut. Schoolboys in railway carriages use window frames as improvised nutcrackers, often breaking panes. The commentary notes railways and glass as state property protected from youth mischief.

Chile

Curfew Tower in Chertsey’s Tolling Tradition

The Famous Curfew Tower in Chertsey Surrey competes with Banbury in curfew memory revived recently. The original bell rang for Henry VI’s funeral and the Tower of London murder burial, and Albert Smith’s tale of Blanche Heriot links the bell to a doomed romance.

Chertsey Surrey Banbury Chertsey Abbey Henry VI Tower of London Albert Smith Blanche Heriot Neville London Chronicle

Get Up on Your Toes Sprinter’s Tactics for Life

A Cleveland Press feature extols sprinting discipline. It describes a champion at the mark, muscles tense, launching at the gun, running on toes with synchronized arms. The piece links athletic technique to life effort and breaking the finish tape.

Cleveland Press

Denmark Life Sitters: Home Craft and Farm Work

In Denmark households bake bread at home and women weave wool into cloth and knit stockings. They sew dresses for family members and sometimes for husbands and sons. Men craft wooden shoes, furniture, and farming tools, reflecting an efficient, intensively farmed society.

Denmark Europe Atlanta Journal

Perfection Makes One Uninteresting, Father Advises

A Detroit Free Press quote reflects a fatherly warning that striving for perfection risks dulling interest, suggesting balance between effort and flaw. The remark centers on a son’s pursuit of high ideals and the value of human imperfection.

Detroit Free Press

Doing it Up Brown in Courtly Gossip

A brief satirical note quotes the Boston Transcript claiming Mrs. Blank mourns deeply and has fired her blond chauffeur then hired a colored one, illustrating sharp social sniping about servants and race in gossip.

Boston Transcript

Ne Wonder: Pisa Tower Explained by Faint Architect Bill

The Chicago Herald humorously notes the Leaning Tower of Pisa explained as a tale of an architect's bill causing fainting. The quip playfully frames the famous structure within a financial exaggeration.

Pisa Chicago Herald

Big Timber Montana Medical and Legal Advertisements

The notice lists a range of professionals in Big Timber Montana including attorney F M Lamp, notary public, abstracts and insurance services, Irvine Block McLeod Street, and medical figures such as Irvine Block McLeod and Dr O Leary with surgeon services. Also mentions Big Timber Hospital and graduate nurses.

Atslaws Notary Public Abstracts Irvine Block—McLeod Street Big Timber Montana Big Timber Hospital

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