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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
9
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The Schley court reports a mixed verdict with a majority finding him guilty on all but cowardice. Admiral Dewey disagrees on most charges but backs Schley’s courage and his conduct during the battle. Public opinion largely supports Dewey’s stance.
The Livingston Republican notes its second anniversary in Park County. It recalls the county's shift from a Democratic majority with two Democratic papers to a Republican-leaning region. One rival paper has joined the GOP and hints suggest the other may switch sides. The paper wishes continued success to persuade readers to align with Republicans.
Congressman Fitzgerald of New York criticizes free silver as heresy and Congressman Ball of Texas counters that democrats must unite behind the party national platform. The piece argues the Democratic Party cannot win again, a view attributed to both the people and leaders.
The Standard issued a 70 page Christmas edition last Sunday surpassing any similar issue in the northwest. It featured colored illustrations a complete news report and several pages of miscellaneous matter.
The annual H C Fair and supper under Homeland Circle and Junior Circle of the Congregational Church was held in Busha Bailey Hall. Sales opened at 3 pm and remained brisk, with most work sold by 8 30 pm. Receipts totaled about 300 dollars, over 70 of which goes to the Busy Bees Junior Circle fund.
Big Timber lodge K P held a large session with delegations from Livingston and Two Dot lodges. The gathering featured second and third rank exemplifications, a banquet, speeches, storytelling, and singing. Geo M Hatch acted as toastmaster with J E B Barbour delivering the welcome address. Auld Lang Syne concluded the event as the party dispersed.
Merchants in Big Timber offer an attractive array of Christmas goods with low prices. Shoppers are buying locally, boosting sales compared to last year as increased stock and variety meet demand. Local buyers now favor in town purchases over mail orders, helping merchants with better inventories.
State Free of Debt A. H. Barrett reports calling in all outstanding warrants totaling 265000 on the general fund 84000 on the agricultural college fund and 3000 to 4000 on the reform school fund This move would wipe out the floating state debt except scalp bounty warrants likely paid at the next state board of examiners meeting.
Fort Benton River Press reports ranchers in the area are using a blackleg preventive mainly made from sulphur with small amounts of copperas saltpeter and stacked lime. The mixture is fed dry with salt and the vaccination method often causes significant losses due to crude and unclean inoculation practices.
Sealed proposals are invited by Sweet Grass County for 1902 care of sick poor in Big Timber. Bids due 10:00 a.m. January 6 in county clerk's office. Each bid should state per capita weekly cost for food lodging and nurse hire for all poor patients within town limits.
John F. Asbury cashier of the bank affirms the financial statement as true to the best knowledge. The oath was sworn on the 9th day of 1901 before Notary Public Re. M. Haun in Sweet Grass County Montana. Directors J A HAL G T Busia James Vistar attest the document.
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