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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
2
Sittered in the post office at Bigtimber Montana as second class matter. This paper is mailed regularly to all subscribers until it is ordered recontinued and all arrears are paid in full. Only Newspaper Published in Sweet Grass County. Subscription Price $1.50 Per Year Advertising rates made known on application.
The order lists 1909 court terms for the Sixth Judicial District in Montana counties. Park County terms include February, June, September, and November dates on various Mondays and Tuesdays. The prior 1907 order fixing terms is revoked. Judge Frank Henry signed the December 3, 1908 order.
An admonitory line warns to repay debts as the creditor trusted in one’s honor. Withholding due money is described as mean and unjust, reinforcing early fairness and integrity values.
A local editorial urges business leaders in Big Timber to unite for the town’s welfare. It stresses launching several new enterprises and reviving commercial growth as the year begins.
The piece urges widespread advertising of Montana’s Big Timber undeveloped acres and stresses eliminating local strife. It calls every citizen to foster optimism, trust, and neighborly conduct to attract homeseekers and reinforce faith in the town’s future on the N P main line.
About fifty to sixty reverend gentlemen of the Methodist faith will visit the city to meet in district conference marking the first opportunity for the Commercial Club to extend the hand of fellowship to visiting clergy and locals.
The Pioneer notes plans in March to entertain a distinguished party at the Grand Hotel or another suitable venue. The Big Timber club aims to show hospitality and believes hosting the visitors will yield positive results for the community in multiple ways.
Visitors to Big Timber note the town's impressive cityscape with 80 substantial and modern business blocks rivaling any Montana city of its size. The statement highlights the town's architectural growth and economic vitality.
Sweet Grass county received a senate janitorship as a consolation prize from the state legislature on Monday. The note references the refrain Every Little Bit Helps as a guiding theme.
Residents are urged to stay engaged with the Commercial Club by attending meetings and contributing ideas. The message emphasizes cooperative effort to advance the club’s community projects and ongoing initiatives.
A call to members urges payment of outstanding fees to the Commercial Club. It stresses timely settlement to support ongoing club needs and operations.
United States Land Office Bozeman Montana announces a public sale of a non coal land tract Negnel Section 12 Township 4N Range 14E on January 16 at 2 p.m. Adverse claimants must file claims or objections by the sale date, per act Public No 303 of 1906. M R Wilson Register and W H Saves Receiver sign the notice with first publication December 10, 1908.
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