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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
2
The document states the periodical is the only newspaper published in Sweet Grass County Montana and is mailed to subscribers until discontinued and arrears paid. Advertising rates are available on application and the notice is entered in the post office at Piedimber? Montana.
A Red Lodge report claims Yellowstone Park railroad will extend at once from Bear Creek to Cooke City. The piece mocks a local official as a "hot air" dispenser and notes this would be the tenth railroad to originate from the area, with Boulder valley seen as the only feasible route to Cook City.
The second Thaw case trial began on Monday with the press left as spectators. The judge ordered all women barred from the courtroom, a move praised by many as necessary while observers urge extending the rule to reporters for decorum.
The paper argues Montana public range is a relic and stock should stay within private enclosures, while public access should remain possible, a lease system would hinder entry. It urges readers to attend the Helena convention next week.
Bozeman residents campaign to bring an electric railway to Gallatin county citing strong natural power resources and feasibility with a goal to materialize the project in the future.
Regular services planned for next Sunday include Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Lutheran Church holds services in the Episcopal Church with F E A Erickson as pastor. Sunday school is at 1 30 with J A Lowry supervising the English department. January services include Big Timber January 12 at 2, Melville January 19 at 11, and Big Timber January 26 at 2 30 and 7 30. Annual business meeting Saturday January 11 at 2 p m in the Episcopal Church with full attendance urged.
The Montana Club hosts visiting delegates with receptions and a smoker while the State Capital Band performs for three days of the convention. Rooms are arranged for visitors at reasonable rates. Sweet Grass County is hoped to be well represented. sale and exchange details for livestock accompany the notice.
An advt promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy claiming it stops the grippe cough and heals the lungs to prevent pneumonia. The ad emphasizes genuine product in a yellow package and warns against substitutes. W. D. Richards, druggist, signs the notice.
James Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Chas Bailey escaped injury when his buggy was struck by a locomotive at a railway crossing. The horse was killed and the buggy damaged as a train traveling toward him failed to whistle. The incident occurred on a dark night while Bailey drove from the ranch north of town.
150 tons of alfalfa hay for sale at a ranch two miles east of Big Timber. Stock water and shelter available on site. Contact R. Langford for details and availability.
Notice for the annual meeting of the stockholders of Big Timber National Bank to be held at the bank office on Tuesday January 14 1908 between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm for electing a board of directors and transacting other business. Signed U U- Caster December 1 1907.
A listing describes a 2254 acre tract in Sweet Grass County Montana located 7 miles north of Melville. The land includes irrigated and dry sections with good improvements and is priced at 16.00 per acre with 3 cents cash. balance at favorable terms. G H Nepstad & Co Big Timber Montana handle inquiries.
Lost items include a brown filly weight about 900 pounds with a white star and saddle spots branded on left shoulder. 85 reward for return or recovery tips. Also notes for sale of three saddle horses, three colts, and a few unbroken horses at Horses Home Barn.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and an evening service at 7 20 p m. No morning service. Sunday night topic is Honor to Parents with a special invitation to the young people to attend.
The Rev MacWilliams will deliver a sermon at Mc Leod Church this Sunday at 1 30 PM inviting a large turnout and good attendance.
Notice is given of the annual meeting of the Big Timber Building and Loan association stockholders in the Sweet Grass county court house Big Timber on Monday evening January 20 at 8 00 for election of a board of directors for the ensuing year and other business. 4 A Lowry Secretary.
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