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Newspaper

Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1898

Page

5

Mark Waldbauer Visits Big Timber

Springdale resident Mark Waldbauer visited Big Timber on the Moon day, staying for a brief stay and sightseeing in the town.

Mark Waldbauer Springdale

Mrs A McCune Visits Skillinans in Livingston

Mrs A McCune of Livingston is the guest of Mr and Mrs C N Skillinan this week. The visit highlights social ties and local hosting duties in Livingston.

A. McCune of Livingston

Musselshell Guests of Mr and Mrs Pound

Mrs Sanford Moore and Miss Lilly Watson of the Musselshell stayed with Mr and Mrs Harry Pound for Tuesday and Wednesday as visiting guests.

Sanford Moore Miss Lilly Watson Musselshell Harry Pound

Miss Evan Dana Leaves Timber for Rosebed Visit

Miss Evan Dana left hig Timber last week to visit her brothers on the Rosebed. She will return about May 24.

Evan Dana Hig Timber

Sunday Services By Rev Pritchard At St Marks Church

Sunday services were conducted by Reverend Pritchard of Livingston at St Marks Episcopal Church in the morning and evening. The event covered both worship sessions as part of the church schedule.

Pritchard of Livingston St. Marks Episcopal Church Thge Pimber

Suttons to Appear at Busha Bailey Hall Again

Dick P. Suttons famous company of Butts will perform at Busha Bailey hall on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The company is noted as one of the best that has appeared in this city.

Dick P. Sutton Butts Busha & Bailey’s Busha & Banley Frank Douthett Electric Lights Works

Knox & Mills Report Strong Jambing Season in Grey Cliff

John Knox of Knox and Mills in Grey Cliff says the firm had a very successful Jambing Season saving about 95 percent of the increase. He spoke in town on Wednesday about the strong results and improved efficiency.

John Knox Knox & Mills Grey Cliff

Service in honor of Mr Gladstone at Congregational Church

A service in honor of Mr Gladstone will be held next Sunday night at the Congregational Church. Several persons will participate and a fine portrait of the Grand Old Man will be displayed to add interest to the occasion.

Gladstone Congregational Church

Local volunteers join Helena militia company

Several Sweet Grass county men left Melville for Helena to enlist in the Virginia militia company. Oscar Fallang Bird Vestal Frank Kline George Pitcher and Dean Vickers traveled to join the unit. Vickers is named as first corporal and all passed the required examination.

Sweet Grass County Helena Oscar Fallang Melville Bird Vestal Frank Kline George Pitcher Dean Vickers Virginia Companiy of Militia

Local Notices and School Events Highlight May Activities

Miss Lilly Watson opens a Duffey District school on May 16 and Arbor Day observances feature tree planting along the ditch. Community updates include court sessions beginning Monday with multiple cases, a gravel wagon incident on a city street, and Salvation services led by the Christian Volunteer in the Congregational church.

Lilly Watson White Sulphur Springs Duffey Dist Bessie H. Mirrickes Boulder School Congregational Church West Portland Ore Idaho Pacific Coast Jacob Buch Western Division Butte Mont

Wool growers fear war impact on prices and demand

J A Hall warns that wartime demand affects wool prices and could hurt Big Timber merchants and ranchers. He suggests a ceasefire would benefit wool producers and those in the region who deal directly with them.

J. A. Hall

Dick P Suttons Big Company Heads to Union Theatre

Dick P Suttons big company of twenty with band and orchestra from Butte begins a three night engagement at Union Family Theatre starting Monday May 16. An up to date olio of specialties and a celebrated dancer Mile Live highlights the program. Prices 25 33 and 50 cents.

Dick P. Sutton Butte Union Family Theatre

Robbery by Pat McFadden and Frank Bradley Leads to Court

Pat McFadden and Frank Bradley accused Weary Willies of robbing a sheepherder after a night of bad luck. One suspect was taken by officers Sunday morning, the other was identified and brought in by Al Harrison after crossing Yellowstone at upper Deer Creek. They waived examination and face trial at the upcoming court term starting Monday.

Pat McFadden Frank Bradley al Harrison Yellowstone Upper Deer Creek Big Timber

War News From the Atlantic and Cuba Front

The Winslow torpedo boat engaged three Spanish gunboats off Cardenas and withdrew unharmed. The Montana regiment, first to muster in its state quota, has joined service and heads to San Francisco for shipment to the Philippines. Montana cavalry to Cuba. Thirty vessels chartered to transport soldiers to Cuba and the Philippines. Sampson’s fleet likely to assault Havana with land forces and insurgents from the rear.

Winslow Cardenas Cuba Philippines United States Montana Union San Francisco Philippines Islands Montana Cavalry

President's dispatch to Dewey honors victory and promotion

The message from the president thanks Admiral Dewey and his officers and men for a splendid achievement and overwhelming victory. It states the president has appointed him admiral and will recommend a congressional vote of thanks.

Dewey Congress

SPECIAL MENTION SHEEP HOOKS MONTANA BRAND

An item from Olmstead and Howard's highlights the SPECIAL MENTION SHEEP HOOKS MONTANA BRAND. The listing centers on a branded farm tool or accessory showcased by the retailer for agricultural use.

Montana Olmstead & Howard's

Rag carpet woven by Mrs J S Mc Arthur in McLeod Montana

A rag carpet woven by Mrs J S Mc Arthur is offered for sale with the seller's address listed as McLeod Montana.

J.S. McArthur McLeod, Mont

Harrows and steel tooth harrows offered at Olmstead and Howard's

Two horse steel tooth harrows marketed by Olmstead & Howard for seven dollars fifty cents.

Olmstead & Howard's

Olmstead and Howard advertise steel ranges and coal

The notice promotes OuM TEAD and HOWARD steel ranges as the cheapest and best, with assurances of better coal value from Olmstead and Howard. It also touts H. C. Allen insurance for property and Pure Perfect baking powder to prevent indigestion.

Battle report from Manila engagements details ships and outcomes

An official report describes a Saturday battle at Manila with the squadron arriving at daybreak and destroying multiple Spanish vessels including Reina Christina Castilla Allan Isle de Cuba General Load Duero Correo Velasco Mindanao and a transport. The water battery at Cavite was neutralized. The squadron suffered no injuries and only minor wounds among a few sailors.

Cavite Manila Manilla

Imperial Bicycles Introduce New Features

Imperial Bicycles announce new features and claim no better wheel exists. Olmstead and Howard sell the model for 45 dollars.

Imperial Bicycles Olmstead & Howard

Perfect Baking Powder Promised to Brighten Complexions

An advertisement touts Perfect Baking Powder as a guarantee against sallow complexions caused by indigestion. The claim links beauty with digestive health and frames the product as a remedy and cosmetic aid.

TENTS the West and Cheapest at Olmstead Howard's

The fragment notes tents available at Olmstead and Howard's with emphasis on western styles and low prices. No additional context or proper nouns beyond the shop names are legible.

Olmstead & Howard's

Perfect Baking Powder boosts cake success with any flour

Housewives learn that cake failures often come from baking powder, not flour. Using the "Perfect" Baking Powder promises reliable, good results with any flour, encouraging readers to switch and improve pastries.

Hund's Sarsaparilla Cure Promises Blood Purity

An advertisement touts Hund's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for spring skin eruptions including boils pimples and sores. It claims the product thoroughly purifies blood eradicating scrofula and related conditions.

Hund

Wire Prices Mention 290 Pounds To The Mile

The note cites Baker barbed wire and fatcy woven wire priced low as a main item. It highlights a 290 pounds to the mile measure and hints at cost terms.

BAKER Olmstead & Howard's

Burlington Route Accelerates to St Louis

The Burlington Route promises the fastest connection to St Louis via Billings, claiming a 9 hours 21 minutes time saving over other routes. This bold claim highlights the railway’s superior speed and efficiency for travelers seeking quicker continental travel.

St. Louis Billings Burlington

Cash Register for Sale at Olmstead and Howard's

A cash register in first class condition is available for sale at Olmstead and Howard's. The listing highlights excellent condition and immediate availability for purchase.

Olmstead & Howard’s

Hood's Pils Cures Nausea and Biliousness

An advertisement proclaims Hood's Pils as a remedy for nausea sick headache biliousness and all liver ills priced at 25 cents.

Hood

One Car Onion Sets Sold at Olmsferd and Howard's

A single lot of onion sets sold at Olmsferd and Howard's for 15 cents per quart.

Olmsferd & Howard’s

Stomach Aid with Perfect Baking Powder Endorsed

A note praises the stomach as a best friend and highlights Perfect Baking Powder as chemically pure and aiding digestion.

Fresh Garden Seeds at Olmstead and Howard's

Northrop King and Company seeds promoted as the best at Olmstead and Howard's. The ad highlights fresh garden seeds available from the local supplier.

Northrop, King & Cos Olmstead & Howard’s

Railroad Lands Open for Land Purchase Listings

John T. Smith authorized to receive applications to purchase agricultural lands of the Northern Pacific Railway Co. Prospective buyers may obtain terms and prices without charge by contacting Mr. Smith in Livingston Montana.

John T. Smith Northern Pacific Railway Co R. BR Mr. Smith Livingston Montana

Perfect Baking Powder Guarantee by Ross-Dier Mercantile Co

Ross-Dier Mercantile Co announces the purchase of genuine pure baking powder named Perfect. They guarantee every inch will be as pure as chemistry can make it.

Ross-Dier Mercantile Co

Best Liniment praised by Edwards and Parker

Edwards and Parker of Plains Ga declare Chamberlain's Pain Balm the finest liniment for rheumatism lame back sprains and swellings. The ad states it prevents pain and suffering in households and that Moore and Budd carry the product.

Chamberlain Edwards & Parker Plains Moore & Budd

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Victory Rennes Commodore Dewey & the Ross-Dier Mercantile Company Pingree & Smith Crloves Mousseline de Soie Royal Royal Baking Powder CO New York LOCAL I'L'ems J. F. Simmons W J. Hannah Lewistown J. B. Beeson East Boulder Hong Kong Rock Island Plows Olmstead & Howeard's Justin I. O. Kelloggs Olmstead& Howards WAR News Cape Verde Tead & Howard For Steel H. C. Allen Neve
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