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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
5
Local items include Budd Drug Co offerings like Blue Vitriol at ten cents a pound and a call to familiarize with THE PIONEER. notices mention a spring wagon for sale, births, excursions to Hunter's Hot Springs, and Dr J G McKay making visits. A St Louis arrival, job department change at THE PIONEER, and snow amounts update the district.
A force of men works between Natural Bridge and Independence to shape the road for transporting machinery from Lig Tinber to Independence.
H. J. Leysoon & Co of Salt Lake City asks for information on Herman Bodner a short dark haired German laborer about 50 years old his wife is dying and he is missing from his home contact information provided for leads
Mr. Cook a leading Bozeman jeweler attends to McGee & Dixon clients during Mr. McGee’s absence due to ill health and required layoff.
Mrs J D Baker of Buzuman Mees announces the Grand Hoover on Tuesday April 3 with a selection of trimmed millinery. We ladies of the Cinder and Vicinity are invited to call and inspect her goods.
The community mourns the death of Kenyon Match, nine, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Match who had lived here several years before moving to Spokane last fall. He died Tuesday morning, March 27, following illness.
W J Uwannah and Bird Vestal attended the funeral of the late Colonel Waillae at Melena on Sunday. About 200 Mon tanks volunteers were present along with the local company and regulars. Citizens from Kubtsve and other cities witnessed the ceremony and paid respects to Montana's general.
The district will elect two school trustees this Saturday in April. All candidates must be filed with the district clerk and posted at the polling place at least five days before the election. Any five qualified electors may nominate as many candidates as there are trustees to be elected.
The item mix notes Budd R. W. Peters leasing the Harrison ivory stable, the Fallang visitors from Melville, Marshall King returning from Michigan, medicine from Yellow Springs, a birth to Mr. and Mrs Iverson of Big Titubver creek, Gebo rancher Charles Stanley convicted of incest with a 10 year sentence, a false confession claim about Rev. Gibson and Durrant, and Joe Michels with family moving from Marysville toward McLeod.
Ranchers across the county anticipate a peak in grain acreage, suggesting the largest sowing area on record. Chas McDonald and James Norton, noted wool growers, return from a pleasant visit to Ireland with their families. Miss May Hight of San Jose is visiting her uncle Carlos Cottle in McLead.
John Knox and Pete Evins, prominent sheep men, were in town Saturday. They have dissolved their partnership, a notice noted elsewhere in this issue.
E. E. Fowler and Mr. Lepley of the Boulder district plan a swift departure for Cape Nome. Fowler, representing an eastern syndicate, will lead 12 or more men to work on claims owned by his company.
W F Burgy's mining claims in the Boulder district are leased to Boulder Basin Mining Co for fifty years. Lessees must start development work by September 1, 1900.
Community pleas for germ prevention highlight formaldehyde and Formalin pastes as recommended options. Yellowstone Pharmacy advertises stock in stores and homes, emphasizing availability to curb contagion.
A disease outbreak reported in the county vanished after owners promptly vaccinated the livestock. The disease appeared weeks ago and then disappeared once vaccination began, with no cases currently known.
Associates reported Joh Ennis acting queerly. Officers examined him and ordered hospitalization at the Warm Springs asylum for insanity.
Walter Aitken editor of the Ex press is named to the state board of education by Governor Smith. The appointment hails an honorable and qualified gentleman who will serve with credit.
February results show Northern Pacific Railway freight business rising 110 percent while operating expenses drop three percent. Passenger traffic between St. Paul and the coast also increases for February and March due to the exodus to Cape Nome and Western states immigration.
Postmaster Olmstead announces new lock boxes and 130 call boxes installed Monday. The boxes use combination locks rather than keys, improving convenience for patrons. Demand is high, requiring additional boxes to serve all customers.
The community notes visits from Rodney Fox Penny Miss Saye and Livingston family guests from Melville Agnes Vea Cleve and Mrs Duff with son return from Livingston. J H Moore recovering after illness. The Deer Creek school added 40 books and a new library case. Frank Bliss and family entertain, Frank Bliss plans a new sample room for commercial men.
Benj Urner, president of the Melville Trading Co., is confined to his rooms with a severe cold, according to local reports. His absence affects company operations as managers handle duties.
Miss Potts the teacher will conduct a summer school in Custer County after the Marley school closes a very successful term.
Howell of Fergus County has been found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be hanged on April 27.
Two more mild smallpox cases have developed at the Clark and McKenzie ranch. All other cases are progressing well.
A report states Governor Smith intends to influence the court to alter the impending sentence of Jos. Hurst, who is due to be hanged tomorrow.
Nolan declares that a person need not be a freeholder to qualify for the position of school trustee. The opinion clarifies eligibility requirements for aspiring trustees.
Mr and Mrs Forsythe of Big Coulee entertained many young people at a surprise party Saturday night. The gathering was enjoyed by all in attendance.
Mr Fleming of Manilla was a visitor for part of the week. He reports Mrs Fleming is confined to her bed with a severe attack of influenza.
Mr and Mrs Ben Medley marked ten years of marriage with gifts of tinware from numerous friends as the family observed the anniversary.
Mr. Humphrey a Billings jeweler will open a jewelry store in the building now occupied by Judge Biardbour. The Judge will move his office to the adjoining structure.
A packed house greeted the Georgia Minstrels last night with some good singing and strong acrobatic Arabs acts, but overall the performance left the audience disappointed.
Mrs. Jos. Riley and Mrs. S. A. Perrine arrived back Monday from California. Mr. Bailey met them at Missouri. Mrs. Bailey, who was in poor health when she left, has returned much improved.
Wm Bramble opened his new saloon the Blue Front last Monday offering free lunch. The renovated rooms feature new and attractive fixtures and Bramble promises the best liquors and cigars.
The Rocky Kurk coal mines at Red Lode shift to Northern Pacific Railway Company control. Dr J M Fox, ten-year manager, resigns and is replaced by Jr F Bush of Roslyn Washington. The miners strike remains unsettled but the new manager expects a satisfactory agreement and resume work by April 1.
G L McGibbon, manager of agencies for the Aetna Savings and Trust Company of Butte, is in the city in the interest of that institution. He arrived yesterday.
Mrs. H C Allen announces a spring hat display at the Montana Trading Co store next week. Shoppers are urged to wait for the showcase before making selections.
John Walker, longtime employee of Thomas Kent of Grey Clif, died at Mr Kent’s residence last Saturday morning after a three year heart illness. The funeral was held Sunday and interment followed in the Kent family burial ground. Walker, about 73, was highly esteemed by his employer, with a large funeral attendance reflecting his character. The service was led by Mr Moore and featured a local choir. Details of his early life remain scant.
The Associated Press reports General Joubert, famed Boer commander, died yesterday in Pretoria from stomach troubles, ending his long military career.
Notice that the partnership Knox & Evins operating a sheep business on Bridger Creek in Sweet Grass County is dissolved by mutual consent. John Knox will continue the business, assume obligations, and collect outstanding accounts. Big Timber, March 23, 1900.
A ranch on Lower Deer Creek in Sweet Grass county Montana is offered for sale with work stock and farm machinery on easy terms. The property includes a water right and abundant adjoining range. Also for sale are 400 head of good yearling ewes and wethers. Apply to the undersigned at the ranch. May 26, 1900.
J A Lambert of Rachel North Carolina endorses Foley's Kidney Cure praising its effectiveness and thanking Budd Drug Co for the benefit he received.
An old Budd Drug Co. promotion urges giving Foley's Honey and Tar to infants and children promptly to prevent pneumonia or croup, which are deadly to many babies.
Warn readers to avoid fake Witch Hazel Salve promising cures for piles and skin diseases. Promotes Budd Drug Co as supplier.
Mrs Harriet Evans of Hindsdale Illinois says One Minute Cough Cure always relieves her children from croup at once and she would not feel safe without it. The ad promotes a quick remedy for coughs colds grippe and throat and lung diseases from Budd Drug Co.
Reverend W. E. Sitter and W. Caton of New York report long standing indigestion relieved by Kodul Dyspepsia Cure. The testimonial claims quick digestion of meals and views the product as a panacea for indigestion. Budd Drug Co.
A Michigan resident says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure provides immediate relief and is the dyspeptic's best friend. The advertisement from Budd Drug Co claims it digests what you eat and cannot fail to cure.
Goshen Indiana resident Lewis Ackerman endorses DeWitt’s Little Early Risers claiming relief for headache and stomach upset. The advertisement notes the pills invigorate the bowels and liver with Budd Drug Co as distributor.
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