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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
4
The Big Timber Pioneer published Thursday afternoons by manager J. E. Sheridan. Entry recorded at Big Timber Montana post office as second class matter.
The readable parts indicate a notice regarding time frames and payments over six months to one year. Specific dates or names are not clear, but the text references a plan or agreement with costs and a monthly or yearly term.
The article accuses the governor and Big Timber advisers of scheming to hold a special county election in May to depress turnout and tilt the vote toward Republicans. It urges all voters to go to the polls on Saturday May 16 to support their party nominee and counter the plan.
The Republican Central Committee selects Jos W Bailey to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Kelly's resignation. Bailey, born in Virginia 48 years ago, arrived in Montana in 1883 and has since contributed to the community's growth. The Red Lodge Picket lauds Senator J N Kelley as a progressive longtime public servant. The piece urges Republicans to vote on Saturday May 16 and support Bailey. DeHart and the Colonel altered the county machinery, while Jake completed the changes.
A political appeal urges voters to back J. W. Bailey, claiming he will provide representation that constituents can be proud of. The message frames Bailey as a candidate of integrity and shared community values.
The Republican county central committee met at the courthouse to nominate a candidate for state senator to succeed J N Kelly. J W Bailey received six votes to three for Charles McDonnell and was named on the petition as the Republican nominee. The Democratic committee later nominated W P Franklin of Melville by a 5 to 4 vote over A G Hatch.
County Clerk of Sweet Grass County Montana certifies nominations filed for the State Senate in the May 16 1903 special election. Candidates listed include W Bailey Republican and W P Franklin Democrat. Dated May 7 1903.
The Dry Creek Canal Co built a seven mile irrigation ditch started in 1898 by C J Curtis Wm Burwell and Dodge McKenzie through solvent cooperation. It serves twenty ranches with 2500 inches of water without flood risk and a larger head gate is planned. J W Bailey will represent Sweet Grass County to defend regional water interests.
Mr and Mrs Iver M Hoyem marked 25 years of marriage with a surprise party at their Howie ranch home. About 60 guests arrived led by the Howie brass band for a long afternoon and evening of festivities. A silver tea set and silver berry dish were presented by neighbor Jacob Hoyem. The event featured a wedding supper and outdoor games with many staying until about 10 pm.
The first series of the new bowling tournament saw Team Four defeat Team Two to One by 137 pins. Barr led scoring with 896 total pins, a high of 196 and an average of 173.4. A political appeal urges a vote for J. W. Bailey, described as devoted to county interests.
Notice states the W L Shanks & Co firm has sold its drug business to S M Hungerford who will operate it in the future. All debts should be settled at the drug store within thirty days. Dated May 2 W L Shanks & Co. Big Timber Camp M W of A details follow with officers listed.
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