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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
5
The page lists residents visiting and traveling from Manila and Grey Clif, local veterinary services, pharmacy ads, post office changes at Wormser, and multiple small notices. It notes fishing season gear, lamb and meat market promotions, loan offers, and arrivals of new restaurant proprietors. Community events include a wool mill meeting, hay crops, stock market prices, and a picnic weather disruption.
S. Hoyem of Absarokee visits town for bargains on cigars at Yellow stone Pharmacy. The Yellow Stone capital hosts dances at Yellowstone hall Manila with Big Timber orchestra. F Olson of this city marries Margaret Thompson of Pittsburg Pa in Billings, then returns home. Community notices include visits, church services, a tip about Metropole whiskey, hair tonics advertised, and local business matters. The National Shoe and Leather Bank of New York approves as reserve agent for Big Timber National Bank. Undersheriff Lyons reports arrests for fighting with fines. Mission meeting set for Friday. Clergy schedules include Rev S B Harper in Helena and Rev A A Walker at McLeod. Dental services promoted by Dr A K Wearne in Anderson House.
County Commissioner O. B. Nevin owns Old Baldy a Canada foaled 1868 pensioner since 1871. The aged pony survived Indian raids and buffalo hunts with Nevin, breaking a leg long ago and living as a cherished family pet in memory of hard times and fast feet.
Senator J N Kelly visits town and rejects a Helena Independent claim of serious trouble with sheepmen over the Duck Creek range. He states a leaser occupied a school section Kelly leased and left after Kelly asked him to vacate. The paper accused him of poisoning sheep and shooting herders, which he says is unfounded.
At a Monday meeting of the racing association four days of races are set for September 3 4 5 and 6. Owners of top state horses plan to attend after the Butte meeting ends and the subscription drive has yielded strong support. The group aims to surpass last year’s weather marred event with broad community help to ensure a successful meet.
A six room residence with two lots, a stable and chicken house sits opposite the courthouse. For details inquire at the Anderson dodging house.
A local saloon named Lambs sells Metropole whiskey marketed as a headache free option. The item appears as a brand offering claimed to reduce after effects. No further details on price or quantity are provided in the readable text.
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