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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
5
Miss Nellie Pox of Red Lodge arrives in Big Timber Tuesday morning to spend the summer with her brother Sydney Fox.
A memorial service for all soldiers living or dead is set for Sunday May 20 at the Congregational Church. A Lig hber citizen will deliver the address and another citizen will sing a new patriotic song by special request.
At last Saturday’s meeting the Gun Club awarded a $25 purse to volunteers W. J. Hannah and Bird Vestal. Sydney Fox delivered an eloquent presentation speech expressing friendship and esteem.
Rainy night crowds at the Congregational Church watched a decision to postpone the Gladstone service until next Sunday evening. The event was planned as a rich service honoring the greatest man of this century.
At the May term Dan Sullivan a hobo pleaded guilty to assault in the second degree for stabbing John Blakeslee and a man named Logan on March 26. Judge Henry sentenced him to eighteen months in the penitentiary.
Attorney A G Hatch paid 378.00 to County Treasurer Clark on Monday for the estate tax on the Halverson estate. The tax applies to estates of 75000 or more, and is the first such payment in the county. Sixty percent benefits the State and forty percent goes to county school funds.
Governor Smith grants a remission of sentence to John W. Mc Arthur who was convicted of burglary last year and sentenced to one year in the state prison. W J Wannah a member of the first Montana volunteers made a farewell trip to Big Timber to bid friends goodbye and prepare during his absence in the war. He praises the Lewistown company and expects the Montana regiment to distinguish itself if sent to active service.
A group from Big Timber used excursion rates to visit Helena last Sunday. Despite rain the afternoon stop at Camp Smith found Sweet Grass county boys in good health and comfort, even as they await tents and blankets from the government.
Dick P. Sutton's company of Butte performed at the Big Timber opera house, drawing very good audience despite bad weather. The troupe, billed as a vocodene act, plans an eastern tour with its next engagement at Billings.
A patriotic service is planned at the Congregational Church on Sunday evening the 29th to honor veterans. All Civil War veterans are especially invited to attend with friends, along with others, to mark Memorial Day with heightened interest.
Last Saturday morning a man’s body was found at Ten-mile north of Big Timber. Judge Lee acting as coroner led a jury to an inquest and ruled the deceased was Ed Hayes. He likely died about two weeks earlier in a dempted condition, believed to have died from exposure while officers had been seeking him.
May Hodgson and Henry Witten were married in Livingston Montana on Saturday May 14 1998 with Rev J E Pritchard officiating The couple have resided in Nig Timber for some time and many friends extend congratulations.
A collage of notices and short items from Camp R. B. Smith Helena May 12 98. Cameron opens at old store near post office with select goods. Volunteers of First Montana praise Light Timber friends and pledge duty. Sheriff DelTart returns from Helena. May term court brief. San Francisco trip hoped for Montana volunteers. Humorous tale on a man trapped by a log after not paying for a county paper. Ads for tents baking powder and Montana sheep hooks from Olmstead & Howard.
The Livingstone Herald plant was auctioned Monday by attorney A P Stark for first mortgage holders. George H Wright of the Enterprise bid $605 and secured the property, with the first mortgage totaling about $675 including costs. A second mortgage of about $850 held by Harry Denny for wages was wiped out by the bid. The purchaser plans to box up the presses and sell to outside parties seeking a newspaper operation at another location.
In lawn planting advice the author argues against rigid row planting. Recommend a forest like irregularity to avoid a studied, absolute order and to convey freedom and ease in landscape design. The piece presents a shift from formal rows to natural appearance in home landscaping.
Special Mention, Benjamin and Cooper's photographer from Billings, has come to town to remain during the summer and will do first class photographic work of all kinds.
Three room house on two lots with a good well cellar fenced yard and nice location. Also selling a driving horse cart and harness and a rag carpet woven by Mrs J S McArthur. Inquiries to Frank Schafer Big Timber Montana and Mrs J S McArthur McLeod Montana.
Foot two horse steel tooth harrows advertised for seven dollars fifty cents at Olmstead and Howard's.
An old advertisement touts ITood's Pills as a preferred family remedy for relief from a sick headache and cold symptoms, claiming quick cleansing and comfort. The copy emphasizes broad usefulness and trust built through simple, reliable ingredients.
Omstead and Howard advertise steel products claiming lowest prices and best value for buyers. The note touts affordability and quality to attract customers.
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla relieves hip disease scrofula sores boils pimples and humors. It presents the product as a dependable remedy for a range of ailments with emphatic assurances of effectiveness.
Blacksmith coal sold cheap at Olmstead and Howard with prices described as lower than ever before, attracting buyers seeking durable fuel for winter work.
A brand labeled Perfect markets its baking powder as all natural and easy on digestion. It asserts no stomach upset and claims to prevent indigestion for users relying on its purity.
The Congregational ladies plan a Fourth of July sale offering necessities and luxuries with Fuller announcements to follow. Proceeds support church activities and local missions.
Imperial Bicycles present new features with the claim of superior wheel design. Olmstead and Noward offer the model for forty five dollars.
The article advertises the baking powder named Perfect as pure and as a guarantee against sallow complexions caused by indigestion, claiming health and beauty benefits.
William G Ray of this place reported loss of appetite and fatigue both morning and night. After using Hoads Sarsaparilla as advertised, he felt refreshed after a few bottles.
Rock Island plows a complete line at Olmstead & Lineard's. Justin a new complete line of boots and shoes for men women and children at H. O. Kellogg's. Perfect baking powder sold at Ross Dier Mercantile Co. Fresh garden seed field peas and grasses in bulk at Olmstead & Howards.
Olmstead and Howard advertise baker barbed wire priced at 290 pounds per mile along with fancy woven wire offered at low rates for customers seeking fencing materials.
A promotional note claims the Burlington Route offers the fastest line to St Louis via Lil lings. Passengers would save 9 hours and 21 minutes compared to any other route.
A cash register in first class condition is offered for sale at Olmstead S and S Howard's store. The ad highlights excellent working order and readiness for immediate use by a short list of buyers.
ONZE CAR ONION SETS were sold at 15 cents per quart by Olmsterd and Howard's.
An early note touts stomach health as best friend with the Perfect Bakien Powder praised for chemical purity and digestion aid benefits.
Olmstead and Howard's advertise a test purchase of seeds from Northrop King & Co offering fresh garden seeds for farmers and gardeners. The notice highlights availability and product origin with emphasis on reliable seed varieties.
John T. Smith is authorized to receive applications for the purchase of Northern Pacific Railway Co lands. Parties seeking to buy R R lands may obtain terms and prices at no charge by addressing Mr. Smith in Livingston Montana.
Ross-Dier Mercantile Co announces the purchase of Perfect baking powder. The firm guarantees every inch to be as pure as chemistry can make it.
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