21 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
1
The article claims experts in custom made menswear produce outfits that fit the individual, contrasting with ready-made clothes that suit anyone. It promises a suit or overcoat tailored to give a distinguished appearance.
A 1909 letter from Glass Johnson Co reports the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad offers a homeseekers rate from Chicago to Big Timber Montana. First class tickets with Pullman and dining car access priced at 30 dollars, valid on select 1909 dates with a 25 day return limit and specified stopovers.
The funeral for Mrs Sigri Becken was conducted at the Lutheran church with Rev EB Erickson officiating. Born November 27 1824 in Gudbrandsdalen Norway she lived in Wisconsin and Montana before dying January 12 1909. Her eleven children survived with relatives in Texas Montana and Bear Creek.
The undersigned thank friends for comfort and aid during the death and burial of our beloved mother J. H. Becken Peter Becken Mrs. A. Ellingson Mrs. J. S. Solberg show gratitude for support and prayers.
The Big Timber Public School week ending January 15 reports twenty students attended all five days while six were late or absent. One boy said he could not walk fast in the storm and cold conditions affected punctuality.
Ruth Craven and a company of players will perform a three night engagement at the Auditorium starting Thursday January 28 presenting a modern repertoire of comedies and dramas. The actress is praised for her ability and the shows are new to this city with many dramatic and comedy situations and entertaining interludes between acts. Popular prices will prevail.
A Helena dispatch reports Montana wool growers receive higher advance offers from Boston buyers. A Boston buyer bought 400000 pounds from Thomas Cruse of Helena at 20 cents a pound, aiming to secure Utah clip pricing and to thwart a Montana wool warehouse plan with Chicago capitalists.
Hellopeter will leave February first for Ohio to view childhood scenes and persuade settlers to move to Sweet Grass County. He aims to personally acquaint farmers with opportunities, listing ranches promptly to facilitate emigration. He is a practical farmer with firsthand knowledge of soil and productivity.
The Big Timber cornet band meets weekly in the courthouse under Dr. A K Wearne who donates his services. Members buy high quality instruments including saxophone by Emmet Roecher cornets by Paul Severance BE R Patterson J H Nelson and Dr Wearne slide trombones by W F Olson and Fred Spies a clarinet by Burt McWhirk and an alto by Harold Colvin. The town should support this improving ensemble.
The annual congregational meeting reports strong progress and a paid up treasury. A five member special committee was named to study important pastor recommendations and report next Monday evening at 7 30 in the church.
Skillman and Bailey provide real estate loans at reduced rates. Call on them for financing options and guidance on property purchases or refinancings.
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