Graduates Receive Diplomas from Class of 09
The Class of 09 comprises two girls and three boys as they receive their diplomas marking the end of their schooling journey.
03 Jun 1909
Page 1
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
The Class of 09 comprises two girls and three boys as they receive their diplomas marking the end of their schooling journey.
The week featured the baccalaureate address, the class play Uncle Rube, and five graduates receiving diplomas. Judge E K Cheadle of Lewistown gave the commencement address, with Principal W C Ryan praising faculty efforts and urging community support for higher academic standards.
The second annual alumni banquet was held Saturday at the Grand Hotel. Of 31 original members, 13 attended along with 5 new members and 5 guests, totaling 23 at the event. E R Patterson served as toastmaster as witty toasts were offered by Hugh Pound Selmer Solberg Gretchen Everette Lucia Mirrielees and W C Ryan. Wood's orchestra provided music.
Madison River Power Co begins extending power lines from Livingston toward Big Timber with linemen reaching Springdale. The project links Billings plant with state plants, taps Hunters Hot Springs for light and power, and plans a modern 20 by 70 foot office building for the city.
Attorney General Galen rules that stock inspectors and sheriffs cannot charge per diem fees for inspecting cattle offered for shipment in Montana. Officials may seek payment only for actual expenses from the stock inspection and indemnity fund, while the state bears inspection duties without extra pay. The opinion, issued at State Veterinarian Knowles's request, cites sections 1804 to 1812 and notes enforcement penalties.
Reed Point locals report Glen Parker visiting from a business trip on Saturday and A S Guthrie staying Monday and Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Guthrie. Shearing pens by Wells and Runner near completion and will start soon. Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Porter Phipps last Saturday with a pleasant afternoon. They began an autograph quilt to honor donors at ten cents each. finished quilt to be sold to the highest bidder. Mrs Porter Phipps made a flying trip to Columbus Saturday.
Rev C W MacWilliams rector incomplete statement indicates no services until Sunday June 20 with Sunday school each Sunday at 10 00 a m Lutheran Church notes list Sunday School at 130 services in Big Timber at 230 and 800 both conducted by Rev Thompson of Spokane Norwegian and English services follow June 13 service in Melville settlement at 11 Rev Erickson to start parochial school at Howie Monday June 7
Sidney Frazer ships about fifty head of fat cows and steers to Billings via P B Merill. John Stanley and wife host their visiting sister Mrs McIntyre from the east as farmers finish planting with yields looking bright. County surveyor Walvard spent several days last week surveying the area. Mrs L Brumfield, Mrs McComas and Miss Myrtle Maupin plan to attend the Christian Church convention in Bozeman June 10 11.
Mrs. T. R. Lanphear and her son left town today to spend several days with W. D. McKinsey of Springdale, awaiting their return.
J A Meeke pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League meets at 7 p m Y P S U B gathers at 7 15 p m with an evening service at 8 p m A cordial welcome is extended Children’s Day is set for June 13 at the church.
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