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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
8
Tom Anderson announces his bid for the Republican nomination as commissioner and asks for support at the upcoming primary election. If elected he plans to focus on local governance and development initiatives.
In the June 1938 Montana Taxpayers' Association bulletin, a note on Sweet Grass County's finances praises very economical administration. E. O. Overland, running on the Republican ticket for county attorney, reiterates commitment to efficient and economical county governance and asks for support.
Dean Lowry announces candidacy for county treasurer on the Republican ticket. The primary election is set for July 19, 1938, and the outcome will be determined by the voters.
Democratic candidate Ed Bartels seeks support in the sheriff race with a nomination filing noted for the upcoming primary. Jay 19 identified as a voting reference while the text cites Bartels ages 35 to 46.
An assessor candidate, CHAS. O. HATHAWAY, asks for support at the July primary election in Sweet Grass County. The notice calls for voters to consider his bid for the assessor post.
J. D. Holly submits nomination for assessor noting four years of prior Illinois experience before relocating to Montana. Support requested from local officials and voters.
A. W. Strickland declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for assessor. He states he will devote his entire time to the duties of the office if nominated and elected, with the primary set for July 19.
Ceryl V. O'Leary declares candidacy on the Republican ticket for county treasurer. He earns voter support and promises courteous, efficient duties if elected in Sweet Grass County.
A candidate for County Attorney promises diligent courteous service if nominated and elected. He seeks support at the judges to back his bid.
Ben B. Miles declares his bid for renomination to the representative seat at the primary on July 19. He argues government should be led by representatives of all people and that citizens’ rights are protected by just and equal laws.
Ernest R. Patterson announces his candidacy for renomination as clerk and recorder. He notes ongoing duties prevent a personal campaign but pledges courteous service and strict economy in the office, asking for voters' support.
A Democratic candidate vows to uphold voter wishes if elected assessor. The statement frames commitment to fulfill promises made during the campaign and seeks support for the upcoming nomination.
Readers are urged to support candidates in the upcoming July primary. John Egerman seeks Democratic nomination for County Superintendent of Schools. Margaret Deegan announces for Sheriff. J C Herrick runs for County Clerk and Recorder. Estelle Greig seeks Republican nomination for Clerk and Recorder.
A citizen declares candidacy for County Assessor at the July Republican primaries. Geographically, the letter cites prior four years as an assessor in North Dakota before moving to Montana, promising a businesslike, economical office. It closes with thanks for votes, signed Geo A Smith. The text also notes nominations for representative and sheriff prospects in Montana.
The notice seeks Democratic support for James G. McComas as treasurer and Jimmy Brannin in the sheriff race in the July 19 primaries. Ralph “Bus” Jarrett also signs the message and requests votes.
June McCracken of Livingston visited the city last week. Virgil Braughton wed Doris Fogler of Hart Bar ranch near McLeod on Saturday in Bozeman. The couple now rests at the A. G. Braughton ranch on the Boulder south side as friends greeted them Tuesday night. Sweet Grass County showed at Livingston rodeo with timekeeper W. H. Donald lending his thirteenth year of service, joined by Aubrey McDowell and Chan Libby. Paul L. Van Cleve II won the cow boy race with Spike Van Cleve second. Van Cleve also led the winning dude ranch relay. Bob Hart suffered a broken foot when his horse fell during the parade near the Murray hotel. The Big Timber City band capped the event with a strong second-day performance.
A dense set of classifieds offers for sale or rent including a home property of J A Magelssen, Lintz building on McLeod Street via E R Patterson, spring grazing land for sheep by John M Hiner Reed Point Montana, and cattle pasture requests from Fred W Schallock Melville Montana. Also notices listing ten saddle horses Cremer Shawmut and a small ranch rental by Lottie Stubblefield with no trespassing, plus grazing land and range descriptions near McLeod adjoining National Forest and Albert Seasongood Lazy AS Ranch.
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