Montana Shows Strong Population Gain in Census Figures
Montana’s population reached 376 053 in the latest census, up from 242 329 in 1900 and 132 159 in 1890, a 54.5 percent ten year rise and an 84.1 percent gain the decade prior. Eastern and central counties led growth as homeseekers were drawn to the state’s expanding lands.
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Telegraph
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Yellowstone
Carbon
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Bank Receiver Sues Moss for 135000 in Montana Case
In Helena federal court receiver Phillip Tillinghast seeks 135800 from P B Moss ex-president of First National Bank of Billings, under stockholder liability rules. A second suit targets Cabot F Thomas for 10500 on three notes. The article also notes population shifts in Montana counties from 1900 to 1910 and debates the state’s total census figures.
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First National Bank of Billings
Phillip Tillinghast
Federal District Court
Helena
P. B. Moss
Moss
Tillinghast
Cabot F. Thomas
Thomas
Yellowstone County
Billings
Granite
Deer Lodge
Powell
Anaconda
Ruling Bans Women from Deputy County Offices
An attorney general opinion rules that women cannot hold deputy county offices as they are public offices, though clerical and subordinate posts are exempt. The Sanders county board sought guidance while considering appointing a woman as deputy county assessor.
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Attoral Galen
Board of Commissioners of
Sanders County
For Her Sake presented by strong Russian drama cast
Tolstoi’s For Her Sake is hailed as a powerful Russian melodrama with a compelling love story and strong comedy. The production promises special scenery and a capable acting company and is expected to draw theatre patrons on Monday December 19.
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Tolstoi
Russia
Sweet Grass County Financial Report Earns Praise
The Pioneer publishes the annual statement of the county clerk for the year ending November 30. It notes higher balances across funds, no unnecessary or wasteful spending, and a strong showing despite large bridge-related costs from Yellowstone and Sweet Grass projects. The report highlights efficient governance and urges comparison with Montana counties.
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Sweet Grass
Montana
Sweet Grass County
Livestock Men of Sweet Grass Form Permanent Organization
Local stockmen in Sweet Grass form a permanent association after a successful temporary setup. Officers named are H. P. Franklin as president and Theodore D. Tintinger as secretary treasurer. A nine member membership committee and bylaws committee are appointed. About seventy five names have enrolled.
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H. P. Franklin
Theodore D. Tintinger
Sweet Grass Stockmen’s Association
Poor Support for School Funds and Postal Reforms
A critical note on an upcoming postal order aimed at saving work, warning it may reduce security for registered mail. The piece also lists the county apportionment of school funds totaling 22,451.89 dollars at 22.61 per capita, and advertises a Christmas Dance at the Big Timber Auditorium with a five piece orchestra and tickets at 1.50.
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Minerva Powell
Big Timber
Prizes Awarded in Montana Corn Growing Contest
Yellowstone county boy Ignatius O'Donnell of Billings won the sweepstakes prize of 100 dollars for all classes, with Grace Henshaw a reserve second prize winner. Tom Jarret earned the first altitude prize of 20 dollars for corn grown above 3500 feet, as judges Prof. Cooley and Prof. Atkinson announced at the state agricultural institute in Billings last Tuesday.
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Yellowstone County
Ignatius O’donnell
Billings
James J. Hill
Montana
Rosebud
Grace Henshaw
Tom Jarrett
Sweet Grass
Profs. Cooley and Atkinson
The
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Farmers’ Institute
Hill
Cooley
Jonathan
Atkinson
Thomas Shaw
Metcalf
Westerday
Prof. Atkinson
Prof. Shaw
J. W. Comstock
Christina Wood
J. Wood
Billings Polytechnic Institute
Elmer Eiker
Huntley Project
Joseph Pope
Park City
Ignatius O'Donnell
Florence Burres
Livingston
G. Glen Swank
Enterprise
Perry Johnson
Plains
George Kammers
Sydney
Harry K. Swank
Big Fork
Frances Isaac
Anna Johnson
Mary Eiker
Osborne
Lena Belle Cade
Ballantine
Brice Rickman
Victor
Tom Jarret
Springdale
Anna M
The Squaw Man at the Auditorium December 28
Edwin Milton Royle presents The Squaw Man a drama blending upper class English life with breezy western ranch scenes. The action is spirited and the leading role for Mr. Westfield is praised as a potential career highlight with strong support from H. E. Pierce & Co.
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Edwin Milton Royle
Westfield
H. E. Pierce & Co
Water rights suit drags on as Big Timber creek case proceeds
In the Longview district court, the case of E N Bailey et al versus Nicolas Tintinger et al unfolds with about seventy witnesses called or to be called. The dispute centers on ownership and priority of water from Big Timber creek for irrigation, tracing back to early settlement and escalating as more claimants filed for rights.
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E. N. Bailey
Nicolas Tintinger
Court House
Big Timber Creek
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