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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
Big Timber Pioneer announces subscription price of 1.00 per year and notes second class mailing at Big Timber Montana. Managed by J. T. LaFond the paper is mailed to subscribers until discontinued and arrears paid in full. It claims to be the only newspaper published in Sweet Grass County with rates available on request.
In the wake of last Friday’s blaze a cyclone wind spread embers through the town destroying a third of Big Timber. Sparks from back alleys and a burned district left many homes and barns in ruins while yards cleared of rubbish reduced spread. Authorities urged strict rubbish removal manure burning and moving stock yards to reduce future risk as residents vow to rebuild stronger with collective resolve.
The Pioneer of Big Timber declines a three month ad contract from a Billings firm to keep money local. The editor urges residents to favor home mechanics and merchants to rebuild the town and county, noting non locals will not contribute to the community’s upbuild. The piece calls for unity among merchants and citizens.
Friday the Thirteenth proved an eventful day for Big Tunber with unusual incidents and notable happenings.
The Pioneer expresses gratitude for a fortunate escape on Friday the Thirteenth and credits supporters. The Bozeman Republican Courier mockingly credits the editor and local stubbornness, while the paper hints that water may have helped.
A newspaper ad urges early action on kidney and bladder trouble noting Bright's disease and diabetes begin with slight irregularities. It promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy from W. D. Richards, druggist, as a quick cure when danger signs appear.
A bay mare of about 900 pounds, branded with a half circle triangle and star on the forehead, strayed about three miles north of Melville, Montana, around December. Reward offered for information leading to return. Contact Wm F Olson Melville Mont. 3.5-4tp.
A notice from F A Severance as Registry Agent states he will register qualified voters in Big Timber Sweet Grass county Montana from March 23 to 28 1908. Hours are 9 am to 12 pm 2 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm in the sheriff's office. Includes a stray line about Bray's meat mix with a bacon theme.
Melville Montana resident files intent to make final five year proof in support of his homestead entry No 4968 dated April 24 1903 for the els swig nwig sely and swig nelg section 10 township 4 north range 15 east Mount of the PacificMeridian before C N Skillman US Commissioner in Big Timber Montana on April 25 1908. Witnesses named to prove residence and cultivation are William Muir of Big Timber John Rye John Nevin and Halvor J Sandsness all of Melville Montana. M R Wilson Non coal Land Register Ist publication March 19 1908.
Notice to public that Warren W. West of Big Timber Montana seeks final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 5575 made July 28 1904 covering sections 31 and 30 Township 1 North Range 15 East Montana Principal Meridian. Proof to be made before Charles N Skillman U S Commissioner at Big Timber on April 24 1908. Witnesses Sherman Bredelove Robert Roberts Oscar B Curtis and Charles Curtis of Big Timber Montana. AM R Winsor Register. Non coal Land. First publication March 19 1907.
W. D. Richards, a local druggist, promotes Voley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for stubborn coughs and colds to prevent consumption and pneumonia, claiming it has cured many incipient cases.
A seller offers good yearling Galloway bulls for sale. Prospective buyers may view them at the Horses Home Barn in Big Timber during the week starting with Has Sag osep Reed ae ng ae.
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