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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1898
Page
5
Mrs. A O Taylor of Anaconda visited Mr and Mrs C E Linn this week as part of local society news and community exchanges.
Renj Mjelde has started erecting a fine stone residence in the western part of town, marking a notable local construction project.
Chas Cottle of McLeod visited town on Tuesday. He has just recovered from an attack or the measles.
A large quantity of wool has been brought into town over the past week with no sales reported yet.
A rich elocutionary and musical entertainment is booked for Big Timber about the middle of July. Next. T. J. Prather has gone to Portland Oregon for medical treatment. Mr. Prather has not been well for the past six months. T K. Lee sold several horses at auction in Big Timber Saturday the prices ranging from eleven to thirty dollars per head.
General Hatch relocated the old jail building on McLeod Street and is refurbishing it for business use. The move signals a shift of a historic structure into commercial use under his direction.
C. C. Wylie, former deputy State Superintendent of public instruction, spends a few days in town in the interest of Equitable Life of New York.
Superintendent Miss Bessie H Mirrielees and Miss Lucia B Mirrielees returned Tuesday from a week visiting nearby schools around Melville.
Thos. Cosgriff of Grey Cliff visited town Monday and said the shearers could not do much work at Grey Cliff due to daily rains. He noted how the persistent wet weather affected shearing labor and productivity in the area.
Social visits include J N Kelley at Duck Creek and Mrs Hatch at Grey Cliff. Church services planned at Congregational Church with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. Rathbone lodge officers installed at K P hall followed by supper at Grand hotel. Weber wagons offered at reduced cash prices for 20 days by Olmstead and Howard. Miss J L Crawford of Billings will visit Big Timber June 28 for three days selling millinery at cost. Dr Carl Schulin will be at the Grand for one day. Imperial bicycles promoted by Olmstead & Howard with new features priced at 45 dollars.
Thanks to Mr Wal bridge the Congregational ladies will serve Fourth of July dainties in his vacant Main Street building and set up tents.
A wire from Lewistown dated June 15 reports Harding and Cavery of Boston paying 16 and 16 cents for wool at Lewistown and purchasing 30,000 pounds at those prices. Rocky Mountain husbandman notes the transaction.
Last Monday a Japanese crew member named Welch was helping move a flat car at the N. P. property when a wheel ran over him. He suffered injuries and died later that day. He was buried Tuesday in Lig Timber cemetery.
A pocket sized folder titled Army and Navy lists and describes vessels of the U S and Spanish navies. It contains many facts about Cuba the Philippines and Puerto Rico and bundles useful information for quick reference.
Last Sunday the Congregational church hosted a rich Children’s exercises with a Character building focus. The plan required at least one member from each family’s S S to participate, drawing over 150 attendees and making Children’s Day 1898 a memorable event.
Yellowstone Journal reports seven bears died by asphyxiation in Death Gulch at the National Park. A guide locating the carcasses for claw removal inhaled toxic ground gas within minutes, revealing the gas as the cause. The buffalo herd in the park ranges between 20 and 40.
George M. Ferrell from Fridley with Ed Strickland reports depredations by bears in Yellowstone Park. At Norris on return from Jackson Wyoming a large black bear invaded their camp and disemboweled a horse. They urge government action to kill or relocate bears to eastern gardens for restraint.
A Melville schoolhouse gathering of teachers from Melville and nearby districts covered current events such as the Cuban trouble and foreign affairs, plus lessons on American history, literature, poetry, and reading circle work. Speakers included Mrs Ed Adam E W Ray Mrs A M Scott Miss Lily Watson Miss J B Hitchcock Miss Agnes VanCleve Miss Lucia B Mirrielees Miss A J McLeod and Miss B H Mirrielees.
Special Mention promotes insuring property with Ralph Jarrett and showcases Moore and Budd's limited time selection of sheet music, vocal and instrumental. Olmstead and Howard sell blacksmith coal at unusually low prices for a short period.
For sale fifteen head of two year old steers listed under Joseph Belinger Montana contact.
Notice from the Office State Arid Land Grant Commission in Helena Montana dated June 18 1898 calls for bids by 11 am June 25 1898 to construct a canal to irrigate lands north of the Yellowstone River in Sweet Grass County Montana. A certified check of 1000 must accompany each bid and the commission may reject any or all bids. Donald Bradford vice chairman attested by Charles O Reed secretary. Blanks for proposals will be furnished on demand.
The Oregon makes a remarkable 18000 mile voyage setting new Navy records. A pocket sized army and navy book from Northern Pacific gains high demand nationwide. Chas S Fee, General Passenger Agent in St Paul, offers the book for ten cents on request.
A claim that using the pure brand Perfect baking powder prevents indigestion and stomach discomfort after consumption.
The advertisement touts tents at Olmstead and Howard's as the best and most affordable option for customers seeking durable shelter. It emphasizes value and broad selection for the season.
Statement notes that flour is not at fault for cake failures but baking powder is. Declares that Perfect Baking Powder yields good results with any flour.
Advertisement notes a full line of plows offered by Rock Island at the Olmstead and Howard store. The brief item highlights stock availability and retail location for local customers seeking farming implements.
H O Kellogg announces a new complete line of boots and shoes for men women and children. Ross Dier Mercantile Co advertises Pure Baking Powder Perfect as reasonably priced for shoppers.
A brief mention notes Baker brand barbed wire priced at 290 pounds to the mile and references fancy woven wire with prices listed along the lane.
The Burlington Route claims the quickest path to St Louis via Billings promising 9 hours 21 minutes faster than any other route. A baking powder named Perfect is praised for digestion and sold as chemically pure.
A market note says no baking powder ever made can excel the brand named Perfect. The line suggests strong marketing claims and may prompt consumer curiosity about product quality and availability.
A local listing notes onion sets sold at Olmsferd and Howard's for five cents per quart. The brief item highlights bargain pricing and the specific shop location.
The advertisement states that the purity of the Baking Powder named Perfect guarantees against sallow complexions caused by indigestion.
Ross Dier Mercantile Co announces the purchase of genuine Pure Baking Powder named Perfect and guarantees utmost purity to the limit of chemistry.
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