Fences on Public Domain Must Come Down
A 1907 order from Interior Secretary Hitchcock to Bozeman land office enforces immediate action against unlawful inclosures on public lands. Special agents must act on any charge or information, securing data to identify lands and violators, then refer cases to the United States attorney for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Wilson
Bozeman Land Office
E. A. Hitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
United States
County Commissioners in Special Session at Big Timber
The Montana county board met in special session January 7 1907 with H O Kellogg chairing and elected H O Kellogg as chairman for two years. Bonds for 1907 were approved along with new appointments including undersheriff J M Lyons and clerk P W Allen. Road petitions, viewers appointed, and a bridge study referenced. Repairs at Midnight Canyon authorized up to 290 dollars. Board adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Montana
Board of County Commissioners
H. O. Kellogg
John Rye
H. J. Koozer
H. C. Allen
George A. Loasby
Geo. A. Loasby
Rye
Leasby
Kellogg
W. A. Moore
A. P. O'Leary
L. C. Bade
Sweet Grass County
J. M. Yons
P. W. Allen
BR. L. Guthrie
Louis Harrison
D. J. Walvoord
C. A. Bailey
W. P. Franklin
D. J.walvoord
J. H. Brown
Midnight Canyon
J. T. Cook
Absarokee
Mont
Stillwater River
J.T. Cook
H. C. Kettone
H. C. Ames
A Poor Relation Brings Lifetime Acting Contracts
The article notes extraordinary success of A Poor Relation and Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. Lee D Ellsworth, who portrays Noah Vale, signed a lifetime contract with the show's managers. Mrs Madge Carr Cook, who plays Mrs Wiggs, also signed a similar lifelong agreement with Leibler Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Alec
Madge Carr Cook
Wiggs
Leibler & Co
Three Years Given in Forgery Case and Other Court News
In district court State vs James Widdecombe ended with a not guilty verdict after he claimed the sheep killings were a job-related pileup. Hans Tjaaland vs Ole Esp awarded plaintiff 853.54. Fred Hall convicted of a poker game mischaracterized as percentage stud horse poker. Bail set at 400 after arrest motion. H O Hickox convicted of third degree assault with a club. sentence 200 and costs 842.30. Richard D. Hale sentenced to three years in state prison for forgery. Flora La Forgey granted a divorce. Youmans costs judgment denied. Court adjoined until next session. The Billings Evening Journal notes possible new counties in the Helena legislature impacting Carbon county construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Widdecombe
W. A. Harrison
Widdecombe
Harrison
Hans Tjaaland
Ole T. Esp
Fred Hall
Iver Clausen
H. O. Hickox
George Smith
Smith
Richard D. Hale
Flora la Forgey
W. E. Youmans
Rams on sale as Chas McAllister arrives in Big Timber
Notice to stockmen says Chas McAllister is now in Big Timber ready to sell rams. Anyone desiring to purchase should see him early as he will ship to Eastern Montana what is not wanted here. Date 10 11 4.
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Chas, McAllister
Montana
Severe Montana Winter Strains Sweet Grass Stock
Snow and extreme cold grip Montana with miles of blizzards and deep drifts. Pola ris near Dillon hits 55 below zero while Havre and Forsyth report 46 and 38 below. Miles City Glendive snow piles reach three feet as stockmen fear losses but Sweet Grass County reports ample feed and shelter. Railroad traffic stalls and supplies run tight amid the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Polaris
Dillon
Havre
Forsyth
Miles City
Glendive
Sweet Grass
Sweet Grass County
Freshman Latin Exam and New High School Building Note
Readable fragments show a Latin exam for freshmen last Friday and a shift to the new high school with rooms at 75 degrees versus 40 in the old building. The second year German class closed Hocker als die Kirchie, seniors wrote poetry, and Miss Cara Doyle joined the high school.
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Cara Doyle
Terms of Court Fixed for Sixth Judicial District
The 1907 schedule sets court terms in Park, Cannon, and Sweet Grass counties. Park County holds sessions on the fourth Monday of January, first Monday of April, second Monday of July, and fourth Monday of October. Cannon County holds sessions on the third Monday of February, second Monday of May, second Monday of August, and third Monday of November. Sweet Grass County holds sessions on the second Monday of March, second Monday of June, fourth Monday of September, and second Monday of December. The prior 1904 order is revoked. Frank Henry, dated December 4, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Park County
Cannon County
Sweet Grass County
Frank Henry
Prosperity and Trade Styles Across Nations
The article contrasts France as a prudent, artistically driven exporter with Germany’s aggressive sales tactics. It argues France thrives on quality goods and education while Germany relies on aggressive marketing. It also notes U S and European education trends favor smaller class sizes and concentrated teaching for effectiveness.
St Mark's Episcopal Church Mission Confirmations
The Mission led by Bishop Brewer concluded with confirmation on Wednesday night. Severe weather reduced attendance, but attendees were rewarded by the Bishop's clear scholarly expositions of church teachings. Sunday services include Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. morning prayer at 11:00 a.m. evening prayer at 7:30 p.m. Sermons at regular services.
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Brewer
Big Timber Building and Loan Holds First Annual Stockholders Meeting
Notice announces the first annual stockholders meeting of The Big Timber Building and Loan Association on Monday January 21 1907 at 8 pm in the Court House Big Timber to elect seven directors for the coming year and conduct other lawful business Attest W C Ryan J A Lowry Secretary President
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber Building and Loan Association
Court House
Big Timber
W. C. Ryan
J. A. Lowry
Auditorium reel of upcoming acts draws crowds
Coming attractions at the auditorium are listed with dates and performers including The Famous Dixie Jubilee Singers on Friday Jan 18, James Kyle McCurdy in Old Clothes Man on Friday Feb 8, A Poor Relation on Tuesday Feb 26, Arrival of Kitty on Saturday Mar 2, Yon Yonson on Tuesday Mar 12.
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Dixie Jubilee Singers
James Kyle McCurdy
Kitty
Yon Yonson
Evolution of the School Debates District Education Structures
Educators discuss abolishing ten pupil schools and merging districts to cope with crowded schools. Rural areas accept forty students per teacher as acceptable, while urban districts seek economies by uniting two or more districts to improve pay for scarce good teachers.
Centennial tributes on Robert E. Lee’s character
The centenary of General Robert E. Lee prompts two personal recollections from men who knew him. Lord Wolseley calls Lee the only man before whom he stood abashed. Stonewall Jackson hails Lee as a phenomenon and the one man he would follow blindfolded.
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Robert E. Lee
Lord Wolseley
Stonewall Jackson
Lee
Scientist claims pole drift prompts sunhat parade
A scientist says the north pole moves southward twenty miles yearly. He should take straw hats and parasols to Winnipeg and wait for nine nine in the shade to happen.
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North Pole
Winnipeg
Silence of the Life Insurance Agent Echoes Loss of Oratory
A reflective note laments the absence of a silver tongued life insurance agent whose eloquence and literature were valued. The gap in his voice is described as a distinct loss to oratory and literature, signaling a pause in public discourse.
Dress on $5,000 a Year Says Mrs Stuyvesant Fish
Mrs Stuyvesant Fish claims a woman can live well on five thousand dollars yearly tied to a husband earning four to five thousand. The remark presents a cheerful perspective on middle income for women in that era.
Campaign for Humanity in the Kongo Faces Historic Backlash
The piece warns that a modern campaign for humanity in the Kongo could appeal to statesmen only if they overlook the aftermath of the prior cam peten which left troublesome islands and lasting trouble behind.
Is Wiltn Barkis Pleased as It Books Down on Shade
A fragmentary item notes a phrase about Wiltn Barkis and his reaction to a bookish or shade reference. The readable text hints at a literary or humorous angle but lacks full context or clear actions. Further context would clarify the subject and outcome.
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Barkis
Eminent Americans Weigh Washington Roles in Travel Safety
A fragmented Washington note discusses eminent Americans and a statistician once insisting travel safety equals home safety, noting the lack of evidence for that claim and reflecting on the credibility of such assurances.
Navy Yeoman Shortage Cited for Gun Crews and Writers
The piece notes difficulty in recruiting ordinary sailors to crew the guns and produce copy for magazine writers, as Uncle Sam struggles to find enough plain jackies for service.
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Navy
Uncle Sam
Jackies
Uncle Sam Seeks 30,000 Young Men for 1907 Jobs
In 1907 the government aims to recruit 30,000 youths for an employment program. The effort mirrors the 1861 challenge by two retired lieutenant generals who previously tackled the same task of enlisting private soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Another Man Receives Fortune for Kindness to Rich Stranger
A man who aided a wealthy stranger in need has been rewarded with a handsome fortune. The incident underscores the value of helping others despite the risks and uncertainties.
French War Minister Takes A Trip In An Airship
The French minister of war has taken a trip in an airship. When our own Secretary Taft can do likewise aeronautics will have proved itself a well balanced science.
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Taft
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Helena
Carbon County
Annin
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Yellowstone
Carbon
Stillwater
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Glidden
Clarke Fork
Rock Creek
Bridger
Red Lodge
High School
Leora Busha
Gretchen Everett
Thos. Busha
Inez Everett
Greece
Rome
Dar
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Charles Nicholson
Carl Cross
Myrtle Bailey
Katharine Adam
Harry Cross
Clarence Browning
American Lake
John Struthers
Onie Davis
Ernest George
Jennie Moor Elsie Gregg Medley
Myrle Slussur
Mabel Busha
Miss Nicholson
Sixth Judicial District
State of
India
House of Quality
Dier-Browning Mer. Co
France
Europe
Germam
Chasera
Saxony
Rhineland
Prussia
Great Britain
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Stockholders Meeting
Washington
A. D. Knowles, D. V. S
Livisastos
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Bill Miles & Bros Feed Barn
Livingston, Mont
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