Big Timber Fights County Division Plan
Local businessmen oppose a proposed split of Sweet Grass county into a new county from parts of Sweet Grass Carbon and Yellowstone. A Big Timber Commercial Club vote pledges to defeat the plan and to lobby legislators while gathering data and preparing pamphlets for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Clark
Columbus Water Company
Wm. Adams
Harry Raiff
Columbus
Big Timber
Sweet Grass
Carbon
Yellowstone
McDonnell
Annin
Northern Pacific
Big Timber Commercial Club
Sweet Grass County
Chas. McDonnell
A. B. Colt
Furley Marries Eva Taylor in Helena Ceremony
Joseph B. Furley of Harlowton and Eva D. Taylor of Kansas City wed at the Ho tel Fewlie in Helena with Fred L. Gibson and Nellie Barger as witnesses. The couple plans homestead life at the Fish Creek ranch near Harlowton and will tour Big Timber for congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Hotel Fewlie
Joseph B. Furley
Harlowton
Eva D. Taylor
Kansas City
George Hindley
Fred L. Gibson
Livingston
Montana
Park County
Nellie Barger
Furley
Northwestern Life Insurance Company
Northwestern
Fergus County
Fish Creek
Big Timber
Big Timber Lumber Co Sees Small Profit for Shareholders
Company reports modest earnings for the period with minor gains for investors and a focus on customer satisfaction through steady sales in building materials and hardware supplies.
A GOOD CITIZEN DONE. BR. A. Lee RANCHER DIES AFTER ILLNESS
A. Lee prominent McLeod rancher died Sunday afternoon after a seven day pneumonia illness. Born December 25 1861 in Trondhjem Norway he lived in Sweet Grass and Boulder valleys. Survived by wife Isabel and daughter Selma funeral Tuesday at Lutheran church with Rev Erickson officiating. Burial at Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. A. Lee
McLeod
Jack” Lee
Boulder Valley
Trondhjem
Norway
Sweet Grass County
Melville
Benj. Hoyseth
Isabel
Selma
Ig. A. Erickson
Mountain View Cemetery
Jack” Tsee
Franklin Marries in Livingston Quiet Ceremony
Hon W P Franklin and Miss Bessie Bryan of this city wed Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs W C Fryer. Rev Badcon of the Methodist church officiated. Franklin, long a leading cattleman, has retired and is said to be wealthy. The bride is a popular local young woman. The Pioneer offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Franklin
Bessie Bryan
Livingston
W. C. Fryer
Badcon
Methodist Church
Ifo
Public School Week Report from Big Timber
The Big Timber Public School weekly summary for the week ending January 8 notes poor attendance due to cold and storms with fifty three absences the highest weekly total this year. Room I lists 36 students in Grade I and names several tardies. Room II reports the new year starting well despite cold and many students staying home. Room III mentions Monday cold closure and a seating change Tuesday. Room IV describes students furnishing a home like classroom with a moving picture show and calendars as decorations. several students are noted as absent or late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Meeke
Laura Connelly
Donald Voges
Signy Wallum
Dewey Briner
Raymond Carter
Jack Frost
First Week of Legislature Shows Broad Bill Introduction
The opening week of the Eleventh legislature featured many bills entering the Senate and House, with committee assignments announced. Senator McDonnell joins agriculture, manufactures, and other panels while Donlan drives numerous measures, including primary elections and liquor licenses. House activity remained quiet at first, as members vied for committee chairs and Dixon noted as military affairs chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Legislative Assembly
W. R. Allen
Senate
Charles McDonnell
Sweet Cross
Donlan
Missoula
Missoulaiman
Meyer of
Carbon
McCone
Parry
Col
A. B. Coit
Boulder
Twin Bridges
High School Yotes Editorial Staff Additions
High School Yotes notes new editors and faculty changes with recital plans and a vocal music course. Election booths are secured for county officer elections with registration required. campaigns begin for Independent and High School parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Rye
H. S
Independent Party
H. S. Party
U.S
King Seeks Land Under 1907 Act in Montana Territory
John E. King of Big Timber Montana filed Dec 17 1908 in Bozeman Montana to select Lot 4 Section 24 Township 2 N Range 12 E Montana Meridian under the February 18 1907 act. Adverse claimants or objectors must file protest affidavits by January 2 1909. notes non coal land and M R Wixson is Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Bozeman
Montana
John E. King
Big Timber
Meridian
M. R. Wixson
Register
For Sale Ewes and Lambs From L P Tintinger
Two hundred fat middle aged ewes to lamb in March offering delivery around February 20 at 4.25 per head. Also 3000 good lambs for April delivery at 4.25 per head. Contact L P Tintinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Tintinger
Post Office Address and Creek Bar Trialed on Mast Fork
A fragment notes a post office address and a cattle branded incident near a bar on Mast Fork Creek. The brief mentions branding activity and local landmarks without further details.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of John Flynn
In the District Court of Montana Sixth Judicial District Sweet Grass County. Notice is given by Nora Flynn Administratrix of the Estate of John Flynn deceased to creditors and all who have claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Address is residence below Grey Cliff Sweet Grass county. Dated Big Timber December 8 1908. A G Hateh Attorney for estate. 1st publication December 10 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
John Flynn
Grey Cliff
Big Timber
Nora Flynn
A. G. Hateh
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. J. Dixon
the Jeweler
Oman
Wei
John Watt
John J. Harper
Ottiew
Matt
Rane
C. R. McKenzie
Harper
the Club Saloon
Stillwater Valley
H. C. Allen
C.N. Skillman
Benedict
Eva Taylor
Big Timber Lumber Ce
FE. A. Lee
Robert Coit
Ella Gundersen
Hermap
Harry Dodge
Ben Dodge
Harry West
Jessie
Senator Donlan
Dixon
Elmer Arneson
Lewis West
Susie Gottlebone
Clarence Hines
Ruth Sheridan
Sunlight Society
Excelsior Society
Tom Busha
Ladys Nicholson
Harold Solberg Society
Allen Browning
Nelson
Walter Long
Onie Davis
Miss Jolly
Cicero
Virgil
Harold Solberg
Freshies
Charles Bryan
Monday
Donna McCall
A. C. Cross
Skillman & Bailey
Gottlob
Howie, Montana
W. H. Patterson
Big Timber, Montana
Howard
Hampden
Elgin
Waltham
L. G. Wood
Elliot & Coit
Cerra Kore
RT Bon
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