Rain and social events fill Gibson week
Gibson receives heavy rain and hail while residents report picnics and fishing on Sweet Grass. Mrs. Ada Cook and children stay with W. O. Greene. Willie Hulin visits North Carolina after nine years. A Gibson picnic and dance is planned for July 4 inviting all to attend. Mrs. Linn Hanson returns from New York visit with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Mable Mitchell
Joe Mitchell
Clyde Farthing
Harmony Club
Bob Lindner
Big Timber
C. J. Hanson
Ada Cook
W. O. Greene
Iva Hulin
Irene Ferguson
Willie Hulin
North Carolina
Linn Hanson
New York
Resolution on death of Marie Armstrong in Big Timber
Sweet Grass County Pioneers Society of Big Timber Montana passes a resolution dated June 25 1938 honoring Marie Anderson Armstrong who died June 14 1928 and expresses deepest sympathy to the family. The resolution directs minutes to record and a copy to be sent to the deceased’s family. George O Rostad chairs the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Mont
Marie Anderson Armstrong
Wsa
Sweet Grass County Pioneers’ Society
Montana
Sweet Grass County Pioneers Society
George O. Rostad
Paid Political Ads for County Assessor and State Representative
L A Zellers seeks the Republican nomination for Sweet Grass County Assessor and A C Boyles seeks the Republican nomination for Sweet Grass County State Representative. Both urge primary support on July 17 and pledge courteous service and a square deal if elected. Grey Cliff.
Higbie Declares Candidacy for State Senate in Sweet Grass County
D V Higbie announces his bid for the Republican nomination for state senator of Sweet Grass county. He pledges service to county residents and Montana at large, noting past public service and commitment if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
Montana
D. V. Higbie
Ninth Legislative Assembly
U. S
The
Senate
Bennett Berg for District Judge Sixth Montana
Benjamin E Berg announces Democratic candidacy for District Judge Sixth Judicial District Montana at the July 17 1928 primary. He cites 31 years Montana residency 17 years law practice Stillwater county two terms county attorney Columbus mayor and Michigan Law School graduate pledging economical fair court with full time dedication to swift just outcomes.
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Sixth Judicial District of
Montana
Law Department
University of Michigan
Stillwater County
Columbus
Mont
Benjamin E. Berg
MacFarlane Seeks Sweet Grass County Attorney Nomination
Nomination for county attorney at the Sweet Grass county primary on July 17. If elected, he will continue to perform duties to the best of his ability. Record shows 17 cases tried in first term with 15 convictions and two acquittals. John N. MacFarlane.
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Sweet Grass County
John N. Macfarlane
Farmer candidate runs on republican ticket for state senate
John A. Sago announces his candidacy for the state senate from Sweet Grass County as a Farmers’ candidate subject to the July 17 1928 primary. He names farming experience and dedication to producers and consumers and pledges to guard their interests without fear or favor if nominated and elected.
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Sweet Grass County
Commissioner Nomination Card Notes July Primary
A candidate informs Sweet Grass County voters that his name will appear on the Republican ballot for the nomination as County Commissioner in the July 17 primary. He pledges to treat all voters equally and practice strict economy and notes his current residence.
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Sweet Grass County
For Sheriff Candidate Declares Democratic Bid in County
A candidate announces intention to run for the Democratic nomination for sheriff in Weet Grass County. He pledges to run the office to the best of his ability without fear or favor if nominated and elected.
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Sheriq
Weet Grass County
Gee Fe
Ellison declares candidacy for Sweet Grass sheriff
Fred J. Ellison announces his run for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Sweet Grass County subject to the July 17 primary. He pledges faithful service, economy and impartiality if nominated and elected.
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Sweet Grass County
Fred J. Ellison
Campbell vows firm law enforcement for Sweet Grass county
The statement presents Charles W. Campbell seeking the Republican nomination for Sweet Grass county attorney. He pledges to enforce the law without fear or favor and to avoid extra county expenses for additional prosecutorial counsel. He notes the primary election date July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
Charles W. Campbell
Candidacy Filed for State Representative from Sweet Grass County
A resident announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state representative. He pledges to work for the state's best interests and specifically for Sweet Grass County if nominated and elected at the July primary.
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Sweet Grass County
Clerk of Court Nomination Letter in Sweet Grass County
A candidate for the Republican nomination for clerk of court in Sweet Grass County pledges full time dedication and courteous treatment to all, subject to voter will at the primary on July 17.
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Sweet Grass County
Conwell Seeks ReNomination for Clerk and Recorder
A. Conwell announces candidacy for re nomination as clerk and recorder of Sweet Grass county at the July 17, 1928 primary. He pledges to continue providing the best service if nominated and elected.
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Sweet Grass County
A. Conwell
Clerk and Recorder Nomination Notice for Grass County
Republican primary sets date for county clerk and recorder nomination with Clyde E. Davis as candidate if nominated and elected. The notice indicates the office sought and the party slate in Grass County.
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Grass County
Clyde E. Davis
Steensland Seeks Democratic Candidacy for County Superintendent
Ethel K. Steensland announces her bid for the Democratic nomination for the office of county superintendent of schools in Sweet Grass County. She pledges to continue her present policy if elected.
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Ofice of
Sweet Grass County
Ethel K. Steensland
Judge William G Strong of Sweet Grass County Honored
Among the history makers of the Melville district, Judge William G Strong is celebrated for shaping ranch and stock development across Sweet Grass. Born March 7, 1821 in Bolton Connecticut, he later moved west, married Della Garrison, and built a long career from Michigan to Montana before settling in Sweet Grass.
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Melville
William G. Strong
Commonwealth
Sweet Grass
Strang
W. GG. Strong
Winsor
Goon
Bolton
Conn
Tomer Institute
New York
St. Joseph County
Michigan
Della Garrison
John Garrison
Old House of Garrisons
New Jersey
Mr. Strong
Colorado
Montana
Sweet Grass River
Strong
Judge Strong
California
Eighteen Years Ago Notices From Big Timber
A panoramic update lists residents and visitors including Miss Helen Cosgrit Grey Cahir Miss Helen Goddard Billings Miss Satie Duffey Melville and Captain E R Patterson with Miss Heulah Elizabeth Busha as newlyweds. It notes wool market uncertainty and sales receipts plus Sheriff Fallang returning from a long chase about a suspected Bill Stuart slayer suspect.
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Helen Cosgrit
Grey Cair
Helen Goddard
Billings
Eline Adam
Satie Duffey
Melville
G. T. Schenck
Iowa
Durham
Paul L. van Cleve
John H. Moore
Little Child
Boise
Idaho
Moore
T. S. Lavold
Seven Mile
Miss Nicholson
Gladys
Arthur
Victoria
B. C
Nicholson
Capt
E. R. Patterson
Heulah
Elizabeth Busha
Ralph Fison
Grey CH
Grand
I OW. Norton
Big Elk
Charles Bryan
McLeod
Big Timber Friends
O. Gannon
Lee Smoot
Boulder
William
Missouri
Butte
Miles City
Preston Kane
Milwaukee
Sheriff Fallang
Bill Stuart
Gordon Langston
Stuart
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Wilsall
W. D. Canning
White Sulphur Springs
Bridger Creek Telephone Co
Bridger Creek
H. C. Hausserman
Cook Hotel
Garford
A. W. Miles Co
Lottie Stubblefield
W. R. Stokes
J. H. Butler
Ohio
C. W. Campbell
J. M. Shutts
Jack Watt
A. J. Nelson
Roscoe
Crazy Mountains
Oie Motor Co
Roy
S-If
Jacob Roberts
F. B. Lindsay
Big Timber Building & Leen Association
J. A. Lowry
Treas
Corporation Service Company
Avon Building
Minneapolis
Minn
Sam Cohn
Phone
Maintenance Service Co
Andrus Bidg
Corporate Service Co
Andrus Bldg
Minneapolis, Minn
Fock Watt
Park Creamery
Logan
Garnier-Miles Bik
Livingston
Grey Cliff
Boulder Valley
J. A. Lowry & CO
Grand Hotel
Smith Bear Creek Coal
Swift Grain Co
E. M. Busha
Times
Sweet Grass County Creamery
Cael
Patterson Undertaking CO
Big Timber Cabinet Works
H. E. Clouse, Prop
L. A. Zellers
A. C. Boyles
John A. Sago
Stuart H. Nicholson
Pioneer
Republican
Secretary of State
J. Frank Cone
Cone-for-Sec
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