Local notices and community events recap
Local items report M Fr Fell selling vegetables on Saturdays and Wednesdays. A baby boy weighing eleven pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Bailey last week. Mr and Mrs E Skillman hosted visits from Mrs Prescot and Guy Skillman at Mission Creek. Snow fell at Mission Creek on July 1. Congregational Church will skip services next Sunday as the pastor attends McLeod. Sunday School meets as usual. Mrs John Cosgruff of Lower Deer Creek died Tuesday from a tumor. remains to be shipped to Iowa for interment. Miss Minnie Foss of Livingston, teaching Youmans school on Timber Creek, was guest of Mr and Mrs Walter Aitken earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Prescot
zGuy Skillman
Mrs. E. Skillman
Mission Creek
Congregational Church
McLeod
S.S
John Cosgriif
Lower
Deer Creek
Iowa
Minnie Foss
Livingston
Rie Timber Creek
Walter Aitken
Fell Family Thanks Big Timber Community
Mr and Mrs M J Fell and family express gratitude to citizens of Big Timber and nearby areas for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent trouble.
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M. J. Fell
Big Timber and Vicinity
Clark Learns of Wife’s Death in Maine
Clark received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death of his wife in Maine. He left Tuesday night for his home but may return in a few weeks.
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Clark
Maine
T J Prathers Rapid Recovery After Surgery Return Expected
T J Prathers who traveled to Portland Oregon for medical care has undergone surgery and is rapidly recovering with plans to return home soon. His friends here are pleased by his progress and improved condition.
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T. J. Prathers
Portland
Oregon
Death notice of Harry Yandle’s mother in St Thomas Ontario
Last Saturday Harry Yandle of the Grand hotel received a message announcing his mother’s death. He did not know of her illness until the day before receiving the fatal notice.
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Harry Yandle
Grand Hotel
St. Thomas
Ontario
Martha Ash Recital Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for the Martha Ash Recital go on sale next Monday at Ross-Dier's Keloyne's and Irvine's with tickets priced at d50sts each. In Billings last Friday Martha Ash became seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia and died. her body was brought to Big Timber for burial on Saturday.
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Martha Ash
Ross-Dier
Keloyne
Irvine
M. J. Bell
Martha
Billings
Burglary charge after hobo episode at Cottage hotel
Undersheriff Jackson tracked a hobo who wore the proprietors coat from the Cottage hotel in Big Timber to Livingston and recovered both coat and man. The suspect faced a hearing before the justice of the peace and was bound over to district court on burglary charges. A second item notes a massive northern freight shipment of 12 inch cannons en route for coast defense, with seven eight trucks steel cars. George Van Fleet and Miss Josephine Van Tassel were wed in Bozeman and will reside in Big Timber.
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Big Timber
Jackson
Livingston
Justice of the Peace
District Court
Northern Pacific
Elizabeth
New Jersey
H. Taylor
George van Fleet
Josephine van Tassel
Bozeman
Ross- Dier Mercantile Company
Martha Ash Recital at Busha Bailey Hall
Friday evening July 15 program includes Miss Dana and Mrs. Piano duett Lustwick Pauline Paloma and T B Aldrich with vocal selections by Mrs. Sprague and Kate D Wiggins plus vocal duets performed by Mr and Mrs Sprague and a piano trio appearance by Ruggles Dinner Party titles echo a mid 19th century recital slate scrolling through multiple performers and pieces with a focus on vocal and piano items
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Lustwick
Pauline Paloma
T. B. Aldrich
Aurea Fleet
Mammys Lov
Winkie Blinkin
Nod
Anon
Sprague
van Fleet
Pausy
Kate D. Wiggins
Mrs. Sprague
Ruggles
Big Timber Fourth celebrated with music and feats
Celebration in Big Timber drew an enthusiastic crowd under ideal weather. The Big Timber Cornet band performed well for the Fourth display followed by Sydney Lanner’s speech. A fireworks finale and dancing capped the evening as local residents enjoyed the county event. Sheriff Berky escorted Carl Pilz to the penitentiary for a two year sentence, amid a somber note.
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Big Timber
Covera
Big Timber Cornet
Sydney Lanner
Berky
Deer Lodge
Carl Pilz
Columbus
Billings Gazette
Horse and pony track events and pigeon shoot results
The report lists multiple races including one mile trot best two in three with Lady Ist and Dewey second, half mile saddle race for Cotton Ist, three-fourths mile free for all won by Col. TI, six hundred sixty yards won by Tom Tungue, one hundred yards foot race won by Doc Ammerman, and Tuesday upper meets with two-year-olds Baby first Daisy second. It also covers half mile dash and quarter mile dash winners Tom Yongue and Joe Cotton, slow race won by Blake's pony, bicycle race won by Tom Marks, and a live pigeon shoot with scores led by Sydney Fox, Skillman, Mart, Wattison, Hall, Beasley, and Barbour. Skillman wins the tie after clay birds.
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Lady Ist
Dewey
Cotton Ist
Dell
Col
Lulu
Tom Tungue
Doc Ammerman
Cecil Harrison
Baby
Daisy
Tom Yongue
Joe Cotton
Col. 'T Ist
Blake’s Pony
Tom Marks
T. R. Lanphear
Sydney Fox
Srensedy
Brends
Marty Hart
Ceeseeeeee
C.N. Skil'man
Uh Ewewas
Jack Mart
Cecil Wattison
Ens
Elm. Hall
Nat Beasley
Bhwewes
J. E. Barbour
Skillman
Hall
Wagons Offered at Deep Discounts by Olmstead and Howard
For 30 days two special low cash price on all Weber wagons in all sizes. A two-seated survey and a heavy spring wagon also priced lower than ever before in this county. We are going to close them out. Olmstead and Howard.
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Weber
Wool Market Activity Limited Sales Amid Strong Bids
The wool market shows rapid inflow with 972,372 pounds received at the N P warehouse by 4 pm. Yesterday 25,514 pounds sold at 14 cents and 23,385 pounds at 14 cents, while over 100,000 pounds were bid 14 to 16 cents but largely rejected. Buyers linger at 16 cents, as many clips are bright and clean though some are light and greasy. many deals are on tap, with season closing likely and growers financially steadier. Tuesday and Friday reports note 10,000 and 20,000 pound sales at 15 3/4 and 16 cents to Nichols Dupee & Co. of Boston.
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N. P
Ellis & Alexander
Three Forks
Dewey, Gould & Co
WH. M. Malan
Logan
Silberman Bros
Billings Gazette
Tapis
Duyers
M. Fef. Trogden
Harry Francis
Nichols, Dupee & Co
Boston
James G. Fraser
Perfect Baking Powder Guarantee From Ross-Dier Mercantile Co
The Ross Dier Mercantile Co announces its purchase of genuine pure Baking Powder labeled Perfect and promises every inch will meet the highest chemical purity standards.
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Ross-Dier Mercantile Co
Optician Dr. A J Riesland Visits Hig Timber
Dr. A J Riesland the skilled optician will be at Hig Timber July 1 providing free consultation for those with weak or imperfect eyes. The doctor comes highly recommended and invites calls for eye care.
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A. J. Riesland
Hig Timber
Perfect Pure Baking Powder At Ross Dier Mercantile
Ross Dier Mercantile advertises Perfect pure baking powder as a pleasing value for households. The copy emphasizes quality and practicality for everyday cooking and baking needs.
Wire prices at Olmstead and Howard's
Baker barbed wire priced at 200 pounds per mile and fancy woven wire offered by Olmstead and Howard with low prices.
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BAKER
Olmstead & Howard's
Digestive Aid Endorsed by Baking Powder Makers
The article promotes a baking powder described as chemically pure and beneficial for digestion, positioning it as a trusted digestive aid and best companion for meals.
For Sale Fifteen Two Year Old Steers
For sale fifteen head of two year old steers advertised by Joseph Felinger Contnet Montana.
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Joseph Felinger
Contnet
Mont
Perfect Baking Powder parity guarantees healthy complexion claim
An ad notes Imperial Bicycles hiring new features with no better wheel sold. Olmstead & Howard offer a 45 dollar sale price.
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Imperial Bicycles
Olmstead & Howard
Pure Brand Perfect Declares Indigestion-Free Baking Powders
A claim of a pure baking powder brand Perfect being free of stomach injury risks circulates. The ad-like note urges consumers to choose Perfect to avoid indigestion from impure powders and to rely on its purity for safe baking.
Kelloggs Offers New Boots and Shoes for All Ages
H O Kelloggs announces a new complete line of boots and shoes for men women and children available in stock. Local shoppers are invited to browse styles and sizes for the upcoming season.
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Justin
H. O. Kelloggs
Perfect Baking Powder yields reliable cake results
Bakers note that flour is not to blame for failed cakes but the baking powder. Using Perfect Baking Powder with any flour leads to good results in pastry and dessert making.
TENTS Best and Dearest at Olmstead and Howard's
A local ad highlights tents described as best and dearest at the Olmstead and Howard's establishment, outlining availability and features for customers seeking durable shelter equipment.
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Olmstead & Howard's
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Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
M. Fr. Fell
Boing
Chas. Bailey
Busha & Bailey Hall
Miss Dana
David Asbury
John IX. Asbury
J. W. Medley
St. Paul
W. E. Anderson
Jack Tintinger
Stillwater
Abstrokee
Ralph S
Moore & Inda
Ross-Dier Mercantiles
St. Louis
Erlings
Burlington
Taare
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