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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
4
Published weekly on Thursday afternoon in Big Timber Montana this item notes the post office registration as second class matter and reflects local distribution timing.
Fragmented text appears to reference durations such as three months one year and similar terms. Details are unclear and no specific names places or events are readable. The fragment provides only vague timing phrases without concrete context.
The local board of health posts strict sanitary rules across the city focusing on wells and water sources, privy vaults, street cleanliness, disposal of animal and vegetable matter, and waste handling. Owners and occupants must ensure compliance and face penalties for noncompliance, with key sections 1 2 4 5 and 7 highlighted. Sale and Lease of State Lands in Montana announces public auction May 28 1902 at Big Timber for extensive land tracts with purchase terms payments and leases outlined.
A jury trial before Judge Pound heard Phil Cragson versus Geo Wolf and Phillip Phillipson for claim and delivery of a horse. The case centers on a horse gifted to Miss Cora Knight in 1898 later transferred through her brother, traded to Wolf, and allegedly moved from Crosson’s barn after a series of handoffs culminating in a broken lock and missing animal.
J E Barcour acted for the defendants and cross examined witnesses revealing amusing features of the case. The jury found for the defendants and the plaintiff gave notice of appeal.
Last Saturday night at the pastor’s residence Rev J Pope united Martin Creat and Misa Anna Matheson in marriage in a small ceremony. Crest Bros of Howie employs the groom and the bride was employed at the Pope residence, previously living with Jacob Hoyem’s family. The couple now reside in the Pope dwelling recently bought by Mr Crest.
Owner G. R. Wirson warns against buying horses bearing brands on left and right shoulders. All information leading to recovery of horses with these brands will be rewarded. Boundary of ownership and branding noted for all readers.
The report lists enrollment figures and attendance metrics for Big Fimber public school, county high school, and Kent School, with names of students and staff. it mentions the primary room winning the half holiday for attendance. The page also includes ads for train travel via the Sunshine Route and dining car service, plus rental housing and local lodging options.
Thirty five fine winter pigs offered for sale by Ber Mines. Sale aims to close out stock to make room for new arrivals.
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