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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
2
Big Timber Pioneer published by J. T. LaFond as manager. Issued every Thursday evening and mailed from the post office in Big Timber Montana as second class matter. Subscriptions $1.50 per year. Advertising rates available on application.
An 1908 order fixes Montana Sixth Judicial District court terms for 1909 across Park County with specific dates: February mid month, June starts, September start, November and December sessions, replacing the 1907 schedule. Judge Frank Henry signs and dates the order.
A moral exhortation urges repayment of borrowed sums, insisting that the debtor’s honor and the creditor’s trust require promptly settling debts. The message condemns withholding dues as mean and unjust.
The Big Timber Commercial Club aims to boost the county and every resident. Pessimists slow progress by doubting motives, while boosters should join, improve what’s wrong, and push for a stronger Big Timber.
A reflective meditation urges embracing a fresh start with each new year. It speaks of opportunities, forgiveness, revived friendships, and renewed courage, insisting that today can be better than yesterday and resolutions should be kept.
A New Year message urges readers to adopt white vows and to make 1909 the best year in their lives. It emphasizes resolving to treat others as we wish to be treated and to aid the social and industrial welfare of the community.
The Pioneer wishes readers a prosperous 1909 and thanks patrons for past support. It aims to publish a better paper with improved service and wider usefulness to the town and county, seeking cooperation from every citizen.
Last week residents of Virginia City Montana felt several quake shocks. The tremors are described as modest compared with the devastating Messina Sicily quake.
On the front page the publication presents a communication demanding attention and careful consideration by every farmer in the county. The item stresses agricultural concerns and calls for informed participation from local rural readers.
The Montana Dairymen's Association will meet in Bozeman January 11 and 12 to approve dairy laws for the next Legislature and seek appointment of a state Dairy Commissioner. The growth of the industry is noted from five creameries to forty in five years, with investments of over three quarters of a million dollars. A scoring contest for butter makers is planned with prizes including gold medals and cash, and participants are urged to attend and prepay shipments to Bozeman.
For sale one hundred fifty tons of good alfalfa day with plenty of water and shelter two miles east of town. 12-3-41. R Langford.
Krisolite cement plaster touted as 500 percent stronger than lime at Big Timber Lumber Co. In Haiti, General Antoine Simon leads revolutionists after victory at Anseavean, driving government troops toward Port au Prince and signaling advances on Miragoane and Petit Geave. In Britain, Lords reject licensing bill 272 to 96, boosting Liberal criticism of Lords power.
Brief note in tone of a sales pitch offering small profits for the seller and added satisfaction for the customer. Non-specific and generic, no clear entities or events identified.
Lands totaling 127 acres in Absaroka National Forest Montana will be opened for settlement and entry on January 25 1908 under homestead laws. Greene Blakeley of Contact Montana filed for a preference right. lands may be entered by qualified applicants before January 25 1909.
United States Land Office Bozeman Montana December 17 1908 notices John E King of Big Timber Montana filed to acquire Lot 4 Section 24 Township 2 N Range 12 E Montana Meridian under the February 18 1907 act. Adverse claimants or commenters must file protest affidavits by January 2 1909. Now coal land. M R Wilson Register. Skillman Bailey offer real estate loans at low rates.
United States Land Office Bozeman Mont announces public sale of an isolated tract on January 16 at 2 p m under Public No 303 acting on June 27 1906. Adverse claimants should file objections by sale date. H. Saces Receiver. First publication December 10 1908.
The document lists persons and properties in Sweet Grass County Montana owing taxes for the year 1908. It enumerates names and locations subject to tax, with amounts due and related parcel details as of year end.
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