Three Men Sentenced for Cattle Stealing in District Court
John Whitford and Jesse Levlance pleaded guilty to slaughtering two steers belonging to Olaf Lafverson and received two year terms. Walter Whitford was found guilty of grand larceny after a jury trial and faces three years. Jurors included M A Olmstead and others. attorneys were R R Purcell and H J Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Walter Whitford
Jesse Levlance
Olaf Lafverson
John Whitford
Levlance
Deer Lodge
Walter
Whitford
John Gregerson
Columbus
Gregerson
J. A Madden
Bozeman
Leviance
Henry
R. R. Purcell
Helena
H. J. Miller
Water Works Bond Issue Passes By Wide Margin
The city approved a water works bond issue by a four to one margin in a Saturday election. The bonds bear six percent interest, are payable over twenty years, and may be redeemed in ten years. Supporters hailed the result as a victory for progress.
Agricultural Settlement Bill Opens Forest Lands for Entry
The president signed the agricultural settlement bill authorizing classification and listing of lands within forest reserves. Applicants must file lists with the interior secretary, open lands to entry after 60 days, with 160 acre limits and a six week newspaper notice. Prior settlers retain preferences and final proofs affect patent rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the Interior
Hinds
Land Office
Washington, D.C
Celebration Day in Big Timber Promises Best Fourth Yet
Preparations for the Fourth display in Big Timber are complete with liberal subscriptions and planned floats and decorations. Prizes will be awarded in all contests, the band will play all day, and a Fire Department dance will cap the evening in the Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber Band
Big Timber Fire Department
Farm Loans Offer Low Rates for Improved Ranch Lands
Long-time lenders advertise money to loan on improved ranch lands with low rates. Application details not fully shown, urging interested parties to apply.
Howie Telephone Co invites bids for pole digging project
Notice to bidders bids for digging and setting poles on twenty three miles of line holes to be dug three feet deep and two hundred feet apart bids accepted by Erick Sotherz Howie Montana up to July twentieth nineteen hundred six record dated 6 21 51 Howie Teremnone Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howie Telephone Co
Erick Sotherz
Howie,Mont
Howie Teremnone Co
Fourth of July Rates for Northern Pacific Travel
One and one third times the base fare for a round trip will apply on Northern Pacific July 3 and 4 for stations within 250 miles of the starting point. Half the above rate for children of half fare age. Final limit July 6. Inquire W. J. Haynes, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Haynes
Convention Elks Denver Round-Trip Tickets Offered
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Convention in Denver Colorado runs July 16 to 21. Round-trip train tickets from Bigtimber to Denver cost 30.05 dollars with half price for children of half-fare age. Tickets go on sale July 13 and 14 with a five day transit limit each direction and stopovers within that window. Departures start on sale day and final return must occur by August 1506.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Denver
Colo
Bigtimber
W. J. Haynes
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M. A. Olmstead
Thos. M. Gurney
Francis McKenzie
John Nevin
John Widdecombe
L. Eckwortzel
Jacob Hohenbarger
Geo. R. Reynolds
W. C. Mulholland
David Nevin
A. A. McDonald
E. L. Harris
Absarokee
Red Lodge
John Turco
Nye
Lippincott
J.T. Fowler
Dean
John Coppedge
Fishtail
Mrs. Betzner
Billings
Frank Osborn
Dean Road
The
Columbus News
Rafe Mulherein
Doc Zimmerman
F. D. Pease
C. W. Sellick
Roscoe
Bell
Geo. Kelley
Runner
Belle Grifith
Ruth Clark
Simonson
Hovda
A. Seeley
Walter Belt
Sellers
Spring Creek
Madisons
Harrington
Missouri
C. B. Mendenhall
Springdale
Citizens State Bank of Big Timber
Big Timber
Montana
Sweet Grass
J. W. Geiger
J. W. Gerogt
J. E. Binsors
Sweet Grass County
Montan
Hesey Wittes
Taos
Pratuss
Andersch Bros
Minneapolis
Minn
Manhattan
Washington
Tel
McKibbern
J. P. Clark
Baoaka & Clark
Ingrain
Nottinghams
Brussels Net
Irish Point
Bonne Femme
Dier-Browning Mercantile Co
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