Milwaukee Extension Rumored To Reach Big Timber
Rumors claim a Milwaukee extension from Harlowton to Big Timber is moving toward construction this year. Milwau kee officials seek a southern terminal and land options north of town as two surveying crews work to map a feasible route. The project promises to boost Melville and Big Timber economies and link the region to Cooke City.
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Milwaukee
Harlowton
Melville Capitalists
P. L. VanCleve
New York
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y Company
Milwaukee Company
C. N. Skillman
Yellowstone
Melville
Cooke City
Homeseekers Pamphlet Promotes Northwest Travel
The Northern Pacific announces Homeseekers Pamphlet No 1 a two color publication with a large territory map and an exposed fare list from Eastern gateways to North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia stations It explains limits stopovers and privileges of Homeseekers tickets and aims for broad distribution by NP agents The banner caption The Scenic Highway Through the Land of Fortune links the railway to regional promotion.
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The
Northern Pacific
Homeseekers
Eastern Gateway
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Northwest
Northern Pacific Railway
Land of Fortune
Hopeful outlook voiced by leaders and supporters
Leaders express belief that the community has reasons to feel hopeful about the future, citing ongoing projects and persistent efforts by workers and families to improve local conditions. The message underscores resilience and collective action.
District Court adjourns as judge to render decree soon
An adjourned March term session convened in the courthouse with Judge Frank Henry presiding. The Tintinger vs Hannah and Roberts water case was taken under advisement while the court heard other matters. J F Ball appeared on a habeas corpus petition over alleged silverware theft, with bond reduced from 850 to 250. court adjourned to the next term.
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Court House
Frank Henry
Nicholas Tintinger
W. J. Hannah
Edward Roberts
Devil Creek
J. T. Vaughan
Tintinger
J. T. Smith
Livingston
J. F. Ball
Justice Shipton
New Montana Railroad Planned as Harriman Property
Articles of incorporation filed in Montana reveal a new line named Montana Idaho & Pacific. The route starts at Lapwai Junction linking with Oregon Railroad & Navigation lines, crosses via Lolo Pass into Montana and proceeds through Missoula Granite Powell and Deer Lodge counties to Butte. The company authorized capital stock is 16 million dollars with 1800 dollars filing fee paid by J I Wines of Butte as state agent.
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Montana
Montana, Idaho & Pacific
Harriman
J. I. Wines
Butte
Lapwai Junction
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Clearwater
Lolo Pass
Missoula
Granite
Powell and
Deer Lodge
Boise and Portland men form new 350 mile venture
Incorporators named are J. H. Richards of Boise C. E. Chrisman of Boise and James G. Wilson of Portland for a 350 mile project.
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J. H. Richards
Boise
C. E. Chrisman
James G. Wilson
Portland
May 26 to 31 brings plays concerts in Big Timber
The schedule includes Uncle Rube the high school play on May 26 and Black Patti a musical comedy with 40 performers on May 27. May 28 features high school commencement and arrangements aim to secure the Innes Band for a Sunday concert. The Famous Palmatier Sisters perform May 31 through June 1. The band travels toward Seattle for the exposition. If secured it will be a musical treat for Big Timber.
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Uncle Rube
Palmatier Sisters
Innes
Seattle
Water Rates to Town Treasurer Ordered by Council
The May 3 1909 town council resolution requires water rates be paid to the town treasurer by January April July and October 10th. delinquents will have water disconnected by the town marshal. quarterly reports of delinquents and receipts are to be filed. First publication May 12 and May 16.
Methodist and Congregational Churches Schedule and Welcome
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor J A Meeke lists Sunday School at 10 am, morning worship 11 am, Epworth League at 7 pm, and evening service at 7 45 pm. The First Congregational Church under Rev Dr H H Thoren holds morning worship 11 am, Y P S C E at 7 15 pm, and evening service at 8 pm. A hearty welcome is extended to all to attend these meetings. The pastor outlines services for several weeks ahead.
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Epworth League
St. Mark's Church announces Sunday and Ascension Day services
Reverend C. W. MacWilliams outlines next Sunday's schedule with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Litany at 11:40 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 8:00 p.m. Future evening services set for 8:00 p.m. Ascension Day Thursday features a 4:00 p.m. service at the church.
Lutheran Church Notes May 16 and 23 Schedule
Pastor E A Erickson reports no Sunday School next Sunday due to the choir trip to Howie. Sunday School set for May 23 at 1 30. Services May 16 at 2 P M at Howie with the Big Timber choir. May 23 Norwegian service at 2 30 in Big Timber church followed by union and baccalaureate sermon at 8 00 and Melville settlement services at 11 a m.
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Together
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Society
The
Boulder River
E. A. Erickson
Howie
Big Timber
Norwiegen
Melville Settlement
High School Yotes Editorial Staff Update and Notes
A youth paper outlines staff members and current school activities. Mentioned are editor positions, a Penn mixture book on the reading table, absentee students returning, and upcoming plays by alumni and a geometry class romance. The German class extends hours and a new wireless telegraphy project brings smiles.
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University of Pennsylvania
Reward for return of two branded gray mares
A reward of 810.00 is offered for information leading to the return of two gray mares. One is branded HU with a black dot on the left shoulder, the other branded lazy FA on the left shoulder and left stifle. They strayed from Stillwater country on 5-14-3. Contact Andrew Lavold in Absarokee, Montana.
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Stillwater Country
Andrew Lavold
Absarokee Mont
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Milwaukee Railroad
Yellowstone Valley
Glass-Johnson & Company
Sweet Grass County
Glass-Johnson & CO
Big Timber, Montana
District Court News
John F. Asbury
E. C. Hale
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. A. Meeke
First Congregational Church
H. H. Thoren
ST. Mark’s Church
C. W. MacWilliams
Lutheran Church Notes
W. H Patterson
Rexall Drug Store
Selmer Solberg
Carl Cross
Donna McCall
Mies Nelson
Miss Jolly
Mr. Ryan
Ryan
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