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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
4
The Pioneer prints the county clerk's financial statement free of charge, saving taxpayers from statutory costs of 292 dollars. The News bid would have cost 146 dollars but was rejected by the board of commissioners. The commission says the Pioneer bid better serves taxpayer interests.
The Pioneer runs a notice under the caption Peddlers Not Wanted warning peddlers. It suggests the warning could be pasted on home doors by housewives. Merchants are not asked to contribute. ad space is available at regular Pioneer rates.
The piece urges Sweet Grass County and Big Timber to adopt competitive bidding for school district items. It claims savings on letter heads envelopes report cards attendance cards and other supplies over a nine month term and calls for bids from the school boards.
The Friday morning crash near Billings is blamed on driver carelessness as a stalled car blocked the grade and a passenger train approached. Newspapers note straight track visibility and warn that misjudgment at crossings causes weekly auto accidents, prompting stricter whistle use and caution along the line.
The Boulder river area draws many visitors as Big Timber benefits financially from campers and out of town guests. Eight Billings residents left about 100 dollars in town for fishing gear repairs meals and lodging. Local officials urge boosting awareness of Boulder fishing spots and bait to sustain this summer asset.
Gone Home Mrs Alfred Johnson and two sons return to Hall Montana after visiting C T Busha. James Bothun and C J Martin from Maudlow Montana stay at Maitland ranch with Edith Mundale visiting. Lutheran services listed in Melville Miller School Fish Creek Big Timber all in English. Mr and Mrs Robert Lindsey from Wallace Idaho visit L J Webb family with their daughter.
The Congregational church will hold Sunday morning services at 11 o'clock conducted by Albert R. H. Miller. Emma Heem and Lena Beley left Saturday for Lazy K Bar Ranch to spend the rest of the summer. Fry Gene Todd was in the city earlier this week returning from Hardin where he placed a large consignment of fish fry. Wilkison here last week as vice president of Mutual Rocky Mountain Club for a day visit at Boulder Lodge. H P and Mrs Mooney and Guy Hart moved Sunday with John Clark's household goods to Wilsall for the winter.
The Sweet Grass County Board of County Commissioners held July 20 1925 as a board of equalization. Valuation reductions were granted for several properties including Doric Lodge No 53 and Sam D Solberg while others were denied. Adjournment set for July 21 1925 with further session to resume August 5 1925.
Barberry campaign nears completion in Sweet Grass county with scouts surveying nearly all farms. Few condemned bushes found. one bush seen in Big Timber and exhibited at the post office. Residents urged to report any additional barberry sightings to the office.
In the District Court of Sweet Grass County Montana the estate of Jessie I Evans deceased is up for probate. A hearing is set for August 8 1925 at 10 a.m. in Big Timber courthouse where Commercial Bank and Trust Company seeks letters testamentary. Interested persons may appear and contest.
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