Christmas candies at Camerons and masquerade dance plans
Mrs H C Allen will rent a large selection of masquerade suits for a Foresters dance while Christmas candies are being prepared. Ret Widdicombe of Fish Creek traveled to Big Timber en route to Hunter's Hot Springs for a few days. Roy Skillman recently returned to Big Timber from Bridger Creek where he worked on the Whiting ranch. Eva L Dana came home from Merrill after visiting Absolukee relatives at Mathew Miller's. The Big Timber Express is set for a new dress after the proprietor bought a ty pu line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widdicombe
Fish Creek
Big Timber
Hunter’s Hot Springs
Roy Skillman
Bridger Creek
Eva L. Dana
Merrill
Absolukee
Mathew Miller
Big Timber Express
Miss Mae Smith Appointed to Big Timber Primary
Miss Mae Smith of Iowa arrives in Big Timber after being engaged by the school board to take charge of the primary department in the local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Smith
Iowa
Masquerade Ball Rules From Local I O F Lodge
Attendees of the lodge masquerade ball must unmask in the rear of Shusha and Bailey's store before entry. The odd text notes jolly times and unclear names, mentioning Pike Nelson of McDeod and other scrambled phrases, with references to a Livingstoa matter prize and unclarified incidents.
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The
Shusha & Bailey's
Christmas Candies at Camerons and Local Visits
Mrs H C Alten wears masquarade attire as Christmas candies draw crowds at Camerons. S R Roberts of Reedpoint visited Big Timber on business. Ren Miles and Pete Decker traveled from McLeod to town last Saturday. Benj Mjelde’s new stone residence near the courthouse nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
Miles
Pete Decker
McLeod
Benj. Mjelde
Court House
Olmstead Visits Relatives in Illinois and Memphis
M. N. Olmstead returned last Thursday from a visit to relatives in Illinois and Memphis Tennessee. The article notes a planned change to the Northern Pacific westbound train schedule that will not take effect until next month, delayed at the request of the postal department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Olmstead
Llinois
Memphis
Tennesee
Northern Pacific
Postal Department
Tie yields top score for White and McDonnell in weekend shoot
The recent diamond earring shoot tied competitors Jake White and Al McDonnell after a two day event. Each made five scores of twenty four, delivering a joint high total and the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake White
al. McDonnell
Clarifies Gus Nash's connection to Melville stage line
The Pioneer notes that Gus Nash has no stake or interest in the Melville stage line despite earlier impressions. It states clearly he is not a proprietor or partner in the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Nash
Melville Stage Line
Northern Pacific to Build Side Track at Pioneer Malling Plant
The Northern Pacific Railway will construct a side track this winter to serve the Pioneer Malling Company's Big Timber plant due to the high volume of flour shipments. The project aims to improve freight handling and shipping efficiency for the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Pioneer Malling Company
Latrer Company
J A L T All Returns From Summoned Town
J A L T returned last week from town where he had been summoned by a time shatdog the serious illness of his father. He did not reach town in time to see his father alive as he died a short time before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. AL T
Tiessime
Ife
Min Viedy
Unsanctioned Returns and Murder Case Verdicts Revealed
Sydneyo Pex faced trial after a Revi snast incident with open questions about the data trail. The article notes O'Conner and a guard, plus a jail term for a suspect connected to a homicide. Savage was acquitted in the other murder case involving Dad, Neleen, while Satan was convicted in the related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydneyo
Revisnast
O'Conner
Savage
Dad
Neleen
Fie
Satan
Local Travels and Community Notices from Big Timber
John Quinn returned from a months visit to Chicago and Kansas City. Henry Schrader of the Sweet Grass arrived in Big Pimber from the east after a month away. Members attending the IOOF masquerade receive IOOF cards from the inspection committee at Busha Bailey's rear. Tickets for mask and dance with supper are 250 and 50 cents for spectators. Post office tickets on sale. School parents and friends invited to the service. Rev J B Lister, pastor of the Big Timber circuit, lists upcoming appointments and plans to move his family to Big Timber.
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Tlenry Schrader of
Sweet Grass
Big Pimber
O. I
Busha & Bailey’s
Post Olee
Pistor
Methodist Church
J. B. Lister
Big Elk
Big Timber
Shields River
Deer Creek
Lister
Nash released on abduction charge and rearrested for rape
Gus Nash, arrested last week for abducting the 14 year old daughter of Sam Thurman, was discharged in justice court on a county attorney motion. Soon after, Nash was rearrested for rape in Park county and taken to Livingston by Sheriff Young.
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Gus Nash
Sam Thurman
Justice Court
Nash
Park County
Livingston
Young
Petition for G A R Post at Big Timber Advances
The formation of a G A R Post at Big Timber moves forward after enough signatures. Petition signers must present eligible vouchers to A G Hatch for submission to the department commander, with the date for the post's institution to be set promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A KR
Big Timber
A. G. Hatch
Pa Renton and Mary Sangre Wed in Big Timber Ceremony
Widely reported by Rev. Ed. Bostwick at his residence in Big Timber on a Wednesday evening December 21, 1898. The couple are William Parento of Big Timber and Miss Mary Sangre of Grey Cliff, Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. Bostwick
Big Timber
Wm. Parento
Mary Sangre
Grey Cliff
Dentist Dr W O Allen to Visit Big Timber in January
Dr. W. O. Allen the Billings dentist plans a visit to Big Timber in January. A specific date is to be announced in the Pronger newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Allen
Billings
Big Timber
Stockholders Meeting for Big Timber National Bank Directors
Notice announces a stockholders meeting at the bank offices on January 10 for electing seven directors for the ensuing year and any other business. President J. A. Hall signs the notice with publication dated December 8, 1806.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber National Bank
County swindle leads to jail for Myers partner
Officers have not found Myers partner who secured bounty certificates for shipped hides from Chicago and now sits in Gallatin county jail. The pair swindled in at least three counties, cashing a 8351.00 certificate in a local bank. They face a strong case and likely severe penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Chicago
Gallatin County
Church Notices Announce Christmas Programs and Services
The evening service at the Congregational Church will feature a Christmas program by children and the scent Peesth e Christipas trees. A Go'elock event follows with gifts and readings. Morning service includes two teacher papers in the 8.5.
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Usta
Tudor Co's Spectacles Offer In Big Timber
H. J. Dixon, sole agent, promotes Tudor Co's adamantine lenses in solid gold or gold filted frames as a Christmas present. Buyers receive a free eye examination and lens insertion by Tudor Co's Eye Specialist after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudor & Co’s
N. B
Big Timber
H. J. Dixon
Notice to James Tiobbs and Bir Cimber Mone
A terse notification requests contact for James Tiobbs and Bir Cimber Mone regarding an unspecified matter. The source uses fragmented phrasing and provides no dates or locations.
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James Tiobbs
Bakery Ad Wins Fresh Daily Rolls and Cakes
To Mev Forth Patrons thanks for Hourai patronage and invites all readers to enjoy rosh bread Joot Rolls Dies and Cakes made fresh daily. NY 7 Ome e ae Maa. WML paanxeeseen.
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Lhok Ray
Back Yard Planting Question From Greeley Nurseries
A note from Montana asks who wants to use a home property in high Timber Mont as a back yard, listing a live restaurant house cellar shed barn and two lots and mentioning no fruit trees from the Greeley Colorado nurseries. It seeks applicants via Vila Lidtin.
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Vila Lidtin
Greeley
Colo
Holiday shopping and health tonics in Greely era ads
The page promotes Dixon’s stock with low prices and jewelry gifts, Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a health remedy, and Greely Colorado nurseries and Prof. Emery seed varieties. It touts Kellogg’s shoes, Irvin’s goods, and a Burlington Route fast line to St Louis, urging Christmas shopping and reliable products. It also warns against substitutes for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and recommends Perfect Baking Powder for baking success.
Rams for Sale from Baldwin Sheep Herd
1000 Rambouillet and Delaine rams offered from the Baldwin sheep herd. Jotef above turns advertised for sale at reasonable prices at Juillings, Oregon. Large animals with smooth wool and strong shearers.
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Petby
Oregon
Price cuts on cabinet portraits at W. Bl. Cozner & Co
The gallery advertises reduced prices on cabinet photos and enlarged portraits until after January 1. After that date prices revert to former levels with a noted rate of 32.50 per dozen and 7.00 per journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Woney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ross-Dier Mercantile: Co
Ross-Dier Mercantile.co
EOR
Ross-Dier Mercantile CO
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Camerons
Pike Nelson
McDeod
Pires
Miles Wits
Lotte
H.C. Alten
S. Fh. Roberts
Reedpont
John Quinn
Kansas City
Lister Villepeed
Ralph S. Jarrett
Dixons
Hiood
Hood
Greely
Col
Justin
H. O. Kelloggs
Irvine's
Cuplorado
Emery
St. Louis
Burlington
Dixon's
America
Rambouillet
Delaine Rams
Nor Doz
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