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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
8
The article extols Sweet Grass County as ideal for diversified farming with strong poultry and stock sectors. It notes long term home life benefits, mild winters, rural connectivity, and discusses vast land use from 1,100,000 cultivated acres to 1,375,000 untapped, predicting Big Timber as a future industrial hub with population growth.
The article extols Sweet Grass County as highly healthful with a climate resembling Italy's mountain region. It highlights numerous Hot Springs offering medicinal value, easy access, camping ground, and growing visitor numbers as fame expands across the West.
The text extols a western climate where northern cold and bright sun combine to refresh the invalid. It argues that continuous sunshine, not warmth, is the key tonic, noting the cool air and sufficient clothing as protection. The author contrasts eastern perceptions with the reality of cool, sunny days.
The First Congregational Church led by Rev. Dr. H. H. Thoren announces Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Strangers in the city are welcome.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor J A Merke schedules a New Year morning address The plan for the year’s world is outlined Epworth League meets at 7 p m with Getting Ready For a Day’s Work The evening service at 7 45 p m chaired by Rev James Taylor features Another Chance For a New Start The District Superintendent visits January 8 24 and the District Conference is set for March 9 10 11 The church thanks friends for past year support and wishes a happy prosperous new year
St Marks Church reports no services next Sunday as Rector Rev C W MacWilliams will be absent from the city. Sunday school remains at 10 00 a m.
The Lutheran Church under Pastor E. A. Erickson announces no service until January 17. On that day services will be held at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Norwegian and English. Sunday school is at 1:30. Young People's Society meets at Birkland's ranch on January 10 with a program.
In the Sixth Judicial District of Montana Sweet Grass County Judge Frank Henry orders all interested parties to appear on January 30, 1909 in Livingston to show cause why administrator John T. Esp may sell the decedent Annie Esp’s real estate. A copy of the order is to be published for six weeks in Big Timber Pioneer. Dated December 21, 1908.
For sale is the Melville area parsonage with house barn and fence on Olson ranch three miles north of Melville. Sale set for January 23 at 2 p m to the highest bidder with 10 percent cash and rest in bankable paper. By order of the congregation P O Fantana secretary. Stray notices list a steer branded waddle and a 2 year old with various marks. owner to pay expenses. Big Timber area.
Owner charges C K McKenzie of Big Timber with cattle stray reported near Myra. Two cows branded S and one three year branded 12-17-4p were involved. Also noted is a person named Mike.
Department of the Interior contest notice announces Olga B. Tangen contesting Clara I. Tangen for Homestead Entry 6706 filed April 2 1907 in Bozeman Montana alleging abandonment no residence or improvements. Hearings set Jan 16 1909 and final hearing Jan 26 1909. publication ordered due to impossible personal service. First publication December 10 1908.
Seven head of stock cattle including 20 cows 8 two year old steers 11 yearling steers 4 two year old steers 13 calves and one thoroughbred short horn bull two years old offered at reasonable price. See or write J N Kelly 4130 Tracy avenue South Bozeman Montana.
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