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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
4
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The Globe Democrat reports Admiral Dewey before a Senate Philippines committee stating Aguinaldo had no role in Manila’s capture and was not viewed as head of any government. The article says the rebellion was ended before the war and that American forces gained Manila by themselves.
Ed Burriss a renowned West Boulder rancher was struck and killed by lightning at his pasture ranch shortly after 4 pm last Thursday. He and his son had spent the day digging post holes. Burriss left to fetch water and was struck on the head with the bolt while returning with a pail. He was 48 and survived by a widow, a son 18 and a daughter 7.
Tuesday morning Frank Bliss retired from the Grand Hotel management and A J Snook took a three year lease. Witten will run the bar. Snook aims to upgrade the hotel with new floors glass front balcony and better dining room service. Ellsworth Meigs of West Boulder died Friday. interment at Hunter's Hot Springs cemetery. The notice includes travel fare offers for Portland Maine and Providence Rhode Island with a trip window and agent contact.
A sneaking thief entered the Palace restaurant run by Mrs Packer and Miss Peterson shortly after midnight last Thursday. He took ten pennies from the drawer and about 85 from Miss Peterson’s pocket book. The theft occurred while Mrs Tucker, away at the bowling alley, left the back door unlocked. Miss Peterson had forgotten her pocket book on the commode.
A St Louis sporting paper advertises a three month premium offer for new subscribers. The bonus volume showcases the West Indies eruptions and Pompeii disasters with over 100 full page illustrations. The deal bundles one year of The Sportsman for 82 cash, plus sample copies and trial subs.
Special passenger excursion to Providence Rhode Island with round trip fare 818.90 from Chicago via Nickle Plate Road on July 7 8 and 9. Details at City Ticket Office 111 Adams Street and Union Ticket Office Auditorium Annex. John Y Calahan General Agent Chicago.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and especially J. KE Like and family for their assistance during the long illness and at the funeral of Elsworth Meigs. Reuben Menas Carros Meas Mas Evitsworth Meics and Pamiy are noted.
A day mare about five years old, weight 1200 pounds branded Cl on left shoulder. Last seen May 1 in the Sourdough neighborhood. A $10 reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Address inquiries to The Pioneer, Big Timber, Montana.
International Vehicle Co offers exclusive rights to sell their product in Sweet Grass County. Requires limited advance payment for goods. Address Drawer Stanford Conn.
Bargain alert from Bie Timber Second Hand store with three piece bedroom suits starting at 15 dollars and wood beds from 1 dollar, including springs. Limited stock available, shoppers urged to visit the shop for deals.
An ad touts the North-Western Limited as a premier night train between Minneapolis St Paul and Chicago. It offers low fares and full information from T W Triaspale G P A St Paul Mine BE and A Gray Gen Agt Helena MT. Also notes estray horses and Nickel Plate Road round trip offers with Niagara Falls Chautauqua Lake and NYC options.
A clerk recounts Clerk-My Shipper visiting in the proprietor’s absence and promising a call tomorrow. The proprietor notes the kindness and mentions the would-be caller sought to collect a bill in Boston Transcript style.
A fragment from the Baltimore News features Charcoal Epic talking to Mistah Jackson about marriage, suggesting that a wife may discover the benefits or risks of alternatives in a blunt colloquial exchange. The quote reflects gender and domestic expectations in an urban setting.
A cynical quip from an old proverl claims sleep should vary by person with six hours for men eight for fools and eight for women as severe. The remark notes differences in sleep needs among genders and types of people.
A health note cautions against cheap alum baking powders as they spoil food and endanger health. Physicians warn that alum in food is deleterious. The advisory urges choosing safer, non alum alternatives for better health.
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