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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
8
A collage of classifieds and society items announces rentals and sales from H J Koozer hardware to W D Richards Co. plus local notices on forthright liniments and eczema cures. Christmas greetings, dinners, dances at Dry Creek, and visits by residents and travelers fill the page with community life.
A Melville death rumor circulated last week claiming a man killed himself. The Columbus News reports George Thorpe a 50 year old laborer drank aconite in a Montana saloon after heavy drinking, died before a doctor arrived, and his body was turned over to Coroner Rothwell with relatives in Skewigan Wis.
Mrs MeGregor died in Butte yesterday and was brought to Harlowton on No 18 this morning. She leaves a husband three sons and a daughter married to Andy Jellison. Sympathy extends from many friends in this trying time. Joe Keene visited en route to Livingston after completing a 2000 foot flume for Morris Keene Ellison. The project irrigates about 5000 acres with water from Windy Canyon and uses a Dew Drop Kid cook and a musician named Jack in the camp.
A number of new postmasters are appointed in Montana including Leonard Herbolsheimer at Eden and Frank M. Allen at Little Jewell Blaine county, with other appointments and reappointments listed for towns such as Eudora Jardine Lakeside and Pineview.
Timothy and Joose priced at 10 dollars. Timothy baled at 14 dollars. Alfalfa eight dollars. Wheat sixty cents per bushel. Oats eighty five cents per hundred. Barley fifty eight cents per bushel. Max one dollar twelve cents per bushel. Butter ranch thirty cents per pound. Potatoes seventy five cents per hundred. Eggs thirty five cents per dozen.
The manufacturers guarantee relief from rheumatism or money back. The firms W D Richards & Co Exclusive Agency promote the product with a positive guarantee, urging readers to try the remedy and be convinced by the proven results.
The November honor list for country schools lists teachers and students across districts including Melville, White Beaver, Kent, Upper Deer Creek, Otter Creek, Grey Cliff, and many others. Notable names include Nellie Whalen, Lillie Eldridge, Edna Bryan, Lenora Busha, Gladys Nicholson, Estelle Fraser, Margaret Struthers, Evelyn Rose, and Nellie Madden among others.
Dr A K Wearne announces a cash only practice starting January 1 1914. He notes credit causes losses and that the public must help cover those costs, promising full cash payments upon completion or pay as you go. He asserts his honesty and reliability and warns the change affects all clients.
Notice lists annual meeting of Citizens State Bank of Big Timber stockholders at the bank office on Monday January 5 1914 at 7 pm for electing seven directors and other business. R L Lewis cashier.
I D O Donnell of Billings has been appointed by Secretary Lane to head operation and maintenance on government irrigation projects and serve as advisor to the reclamation commission. He will supervise all project managers and staff, coordinate with water users, and oversee irrigation practices and market development for irrigated lands.
Names of residents and visitors such as Harry Stine Worlein Wyo and Miss Inez Everett Bozeman School gather in towns like Livingston Melville Grey Cliff McLeod Reed Point and Big Timber for Xmas weekend. Several from Melville and Grey Cliff travel to Grand hotel and for shopping while others lay in Xmas supplies.
Busy Reed Point days before Christmas note an upcoming Farmers Institute on January 15. Local reports cite Mrs Guthrie estimating a day’s sales at over $400. Mrs Stuckey of Bozeman and family visit. Funds from Room No 2 reach Orphans Home totaling $4.70 after Miss Maupin’s proposal to match the children’s effort. The Ladies Progressive Club met at the hotel to string popcorn and cranberries for the tree and elected officers: President Mrs Bob Guthrie, Vice President Mrs O Neil, Secretary Mrs Grace Knox.
Miss Ernie Adams closed the Duffy school Friday afternoon with a children’s program enjoyed by about a dozen guests. The program featured songs and recitations by students including Santa Claus songs, Old Saint Nick, a Christmas present, a kitten’s Xmas, and a letter to Santa. Notable participants included Fred and Arthur Frink, Susie and Esther Allman, and Martha Duffy with Buford Dockins.
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