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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
8
The State of Montana Sweet Grass County lists names and 1902 tax amounts due with costs and penalties. Delinquent properties will be sold at public auction January 12, 1903 at 10:00 a.m. in front of the County Treasurer’s office, County Courthouse.
Cautionary ad extols Boschee's German Syrup as the world’s best selling remedy since 1868 for consumption and throat and chest troubles. It claims superiority over ordinary cough cures for severe coughs bronchitis croup and nocturnal coughing with easy to read prices 25 cent and 75 cent sizes available at all druggists.
Notice to Contractors. Bids will be received at the office until 6 p m Friday Jan 2 1903 for digging and completion of a 140 foot tunnel per plans at the Montana Trading Co lumber office. Big Timber EB L P Co Dec 24 1902 Big Timber Mont.
The order fixes annual court terms for Park Carbon and Sweet Grass counties in 1903. Park County holds sessions the fourth Monday of January the first Mondays of April July and November. Carbon County terms fall on the third Monday of February the second Monday of May the second Monday of August and the fifth Monday of November. Sweet Grass County terms occur on the second Mondays of March and June the fourth Monday of September and the third Monday of December. The 1901 order is revoked. Judge Frank Henry signed December 8, 1902.
Announcement states coal bills start with first delivery and payment due or coal return option offered by L F Douruerr. It notes collection upon delivery and policy on coal returns.
Sealed proposals for repairing five highway bridges in Sweet Grass County are invited until noon January 1903. Bids require a 5 percent certified check payable to the county board chair and a bond. failure to enter contract forfeits the check. The county reserves the right to reject all bids. Signed by County Clerk Joan H. Moore in Big Timber Montana December 15, 1902.
In the next few days statements will be mailed to all subscribers in arrears for The Pioneer. A prompt response will be appreciated by The Pioneer PTG. & Pub. Co.
At Livingston alleys a turkey prize for top score before Christmas sparked conflict when W J Haynes the station agent scored 240 during a visit by Big Timber. He believed the score counted in a local test but officials ruled it ineligible, leaving Haynes and his friends indignant over perceived miscommunication and unfair treatment.
Friends gave Grace Taylor a china shower and surprise party at the Gilmours before her departure for Lewistown Fergus County to marry Ross Giffee formerly of the city. Giffee, now in Fergus metropolis, is held in high regard. Taylor is beloved by pupils and patrons alike.
Miss Rose Maupin and Frank McComas were married by Rev. Joseph Pope at the Brumfield residence. Both reside in Grey Cliff. the groom is a rancher and the bride a former schoolteacher and Democratic candidate for superintendent. The Big Timber National Bank stockholders meet Jan 13 1903 to elect directors. Dated Big Timber Mont Dec 12 1902. Patten arrives from Merrill.
L. P. Anderson ranch eight miles west of Big Timber comprising 354.22 acres with cattle brands noted. 114 head of live cattle under four years and 48 head aged two years or more, plus two cows branded FT and another right hip brand. Property seized by Big Timber National Bank on Dec 18 1902. Liabilities 32882.89. Sale possible Jan 10 or 15 1903. Stock in good condition. 100 steers ready for feed yards or eastern market within twelve months. Prospective buyers invited to inspect stock.
An escaped two year old mule with light brown color and cropped left ear came to the Hathaway ranch around August 1. No brands are present. Owner is asked to call for the animals, pay charges, and take them away. Gro, AUWARTER.
A description of stray cattle from E. L. Patterson near Big Timber requests information. The stock includes a few head of two and three year old heifers, one steer, branded left rib, ear mark slit in right ear, and a speckled cow branded JJ on the right shoulder with a slanted bar and vented ff on the right hip. Last seen on Ten Mile. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Contact E. L. Patterson.
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