Fire Wipes Harlowton, Montana Off Map
Harlowton suffered near destruction as a gasoline stove explosion in H E Marshalls store sparked a blaze. Total losses climbed to about 125000 with insured properties at risk and the bank continuing operations from the Milwaukee depot. The town plans immediate reconstruction and may relocate closer to the railroad division point of the CMStP.
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Harlowton
H. E. Marshall
Benjamin Urner
Fisher & Kirby
Geiser & Weston
Henry Weber
W. B. Galvin
Leland Hotel
State Bank of
Milwaukee Railroad
Chicago,Milwaukee & St. Paul
Huntley opening draws official visit and plans
Billings crowds await June 26 as Secretary Garfield guides the Huntley project draw for 633 farms spanning 32000 acres along Yellowstone river. Officials including Carter Dixon Toole and others attend with reduced Montana rail fares. entries require sworn affidavits by June 25.
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Billings
Thomas H. Carter
Joseph M. Dixon
Joseph K. Toole
Washington Party
Montana
Land Office
Garfield
J. W. Witten
General Land Office
Huntley
Northern Hotel
Billings Club
Yellowstone River
Billings Land District
Death of Mrs. Snyder in Laurel Leads to Funeral
H. R. Snyder mourns his mother Anna Marie Huber Snyder who died after a long illness in Laurel. Born 1855 in Cincinnati, she was mother to six sons and one daughter, with husband and brother surviving. Funeral held at Park City with Rev. Kimball officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder attended.
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H.R. Snyder
Laurel
Park City
Kimball
Snyder
Annual meeting of Citizens State Bank stockholders
The Citizens State Bank of Big Timber calls its annual stockholders meeting at the bank office in Big Timber Montana on July 1 1307 at 7 PM. Election of seven directors for the ensuing year and other business to come before the meeting. J W Geicer cashier.
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Citizens State Bank of Big Timber
Big Timber
County of Sweet Grass
State of Montana
J. W. Geicer
Nellie Lamb Leads in Pioneer’s Free Helena Trip Contest
Nellie Lamb leads all competitors with 11 875 votes followed by Ingrid Halverson with 6 000. Clara Solberg 820, Edna Bryant 602, Ida Christensen 200. Contest ends next week with final count announced later. 2000 votes offered for five year advance subscriptions, 1500 for arrears. Ballots at Richard's and Patterson's Drug Stores close June 27 at 9:00 AM. Solberg and Bryan withdraw from the race.
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Mies
Nellie Lamb
Helena
Ingrid Halverson
Miss Lamb
Missy Halverson
Clara Solberg
Edna Bryant
Ida Christensen
Richard's
Patterson’s Drug Store
Miss Solberg
Howie
Miss Bryan
Town of Big Timber Enforces Stock Running at Large
The ordinance on stock running at large will be strictly enforced starting June 22 1907 by order of the mayor and town council.
Town Council Sets Tax for Improvement District No 4 Walks
Regular meeting approves minutes and finalizes tax levy for concrete sidewalks in improvement district No 4. Officials order publication of stock roaming enforcement and open bids for cement walks with Livingston Concrete and George Briner.
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Livingston Concrete Building and Manufacturing Co
Livingston
George M. Briner
Meeting of Creamery Stockholders in Big Timber
Stockholders of the Big Timber Creamery association met in the courthouse to approve a factory site and advancing construction. A three month board of directors was elected A A Lamp J B King Chas McKenzie Frank Ault and J A Lowry to arrange cream routes gather product and seek additional stock. Articles of incorporation were authorized to be filed with the secretary of state at Helena.
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Big Timber Creamery Association
Court House
A.A. Lamp
J. B. King
Chas. McKenzie
Frank Ault
J. A. Lowry
Helena
Prepare Now for Next Winter Warns Montana Rail Commission
The Railroad Commission of Montana warns citizens to secure coal early for the 1907 1908 winter. It notes a likely coal shortage due to higher railroad fuel use and growing population increasing demand for coal and wood.
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Railroad Commission of Montana
Montana
Jones
Montana Commission Urges Early Fuel Preparations
The commission warns of a heavier winter and urges Montanans to arrange fuel supplies early to avert a fuel famine. This call emphasizes proactive action by households and communities.
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Montana
Big Timber adopts strict ordinance on firearms and fireworks
Town council of Big Timber enacts a ban on firing guns and all fireworks or explosives within the town and nearby areas. It prohibits sale of blank cartridges and explosives within thirty days before July 5, with fines from 5 to 100 dollars per offense and an emergency clause taking effect upon passage on July 23, 1907.
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Big Timber
John F. Asbury
BE. C. Hate
Bray the Butcher Offers Home Made Lard Bacon and Ham
Bray the Butcher advertises homemade Bray’s lard bacon and ham at the Pioneer Office Kum C Me, inviting customers to buy locally produced meats and groceries.
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Bray
Butcher
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Ervision
Secretary of the Interior
Pioneer
Yellowstone Park Views
Patterson Drug Company
Ome
L. F. Douthett
Pioneer Office
Kum
Wm Muir
J.S. Solberg
A. B. Carter
S. A. Wgod
A. E. Walker
Mont
Ocra Asteme DI Spyricht
Buster Brown CO
Chicago
the Fair Department Store
Orton Bros
Sweet Grass County
Barbour Building
McLeod Street
P. Bensfelt
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