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Newspaper

Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1900

Page

8

Land Bought On Scrip Not Taxable Says Attorney General

In a prepared opinion Attorney General Nolan tells Flathead county assessor Dunshire that land purchased on scrip is not subject to assessment. He cites U S Supreme Court rulings that unsurveyed public land is not taxable and notes possible possessory title assessment only if state law allows it. The opinion contrasts Nevada and current state law on surveys and designation by sections.

Nolan Dunshire Flathead Tam Supreme Court of the United States Nevada

The Wool Market Dull With Weak Prices and Small Sales

The wool market remains dull with small lots and low activity. Prices are largely nominal and have weakened since last weeks. territory wools show reduced bids and buyers lower their price ideas. Montana Dakota scoured and staple prices are listed, Utah Wyoming ranges are detailed, Australian scoured values quoted for combing superfine and good grades.

Montana Dakota Utah Wyoming

Exciting Runaway In Town Stables

R W Peters liveryman faced a runaway last evening when a horse tore the breast strap from the stable, sending the team racing down the road. Peters kept control on the flats near Yellow Stone bridge, circling until he halted the team. One horse sustained light cuts, otherwise no damage. Peters narrowly escaped serious injury due to quick nerves.

R. W. Peters Mr. Peters Yellowstone Bridge

Press Gang to Meet at Livingston

The Montana Press Association chose Kalispell as the year convention site with Livingston as second choice. Kalispell cannot host and Livingston was invited. Mayor Smith extended the invitation and Walter Aitken accepted on behalf of the association for the meeting likely in late June.

Montana Press Association Anaconda Kaalispel Livingston Kalispel Smith Walter Aitken

Look Out For Them

A warning notes a number of crooks and grafters accompanying the circus touring tomorrow. Citizens are urged to secure doors and windows while away to guard against theft along the procession route.

Kruger Seeks Peace as British Win More Victories

Monday dispatches report Kruger making overtures to England for a halt to hostilities. British forces continue to win ground and have captured several thousand enemy troops. The Pioneer job rooms print all kinds of stationery from milk tickets to circus posters.

Kruger England Pioneer

Governor Appoints Word to Montana Supreme Bench

Governor Smith names Robert Lee Word of Helena as successor to Judge Hunt on the Montana supreme bench. Word is 33, native to Montana, and son of Sam Word of Helena, marking a swift elevation for the former law partner.

Judge Hunt Smith Robert Lee Word Helena Supreme Bench Montana Sam Word

Advertising patter for medicines and printing services

Broad promotional text citing various medical cures and remedies from Budd Drug Co. and related products. Includes endorsements from named individuals across multiple states, praising DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Kodol Dispepsia Cure One Minute Cough Cure and related items. Claims quick relief and cures for liver, skin, coughs, and digestion.

Sgudd Drug Co DeWitt Budd Drug Co H. Clarke Chauncy W. E. Lake Happy Creek W. O. Mayhew Merton, Wis

C Unger Reports Cure From Foley’s Honey and Tar

A Cham paign Illinois resident, troubled by a year long hacking cough feared consumption. After trying many remedies and medical care, one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured the ailment and left no further trouble. Budd Drug Co.

C. Unger Maplestreet Champaign Ill Foley Budd Drug Co Fouzy & Co Indianapolis Ind J. F. Smith Harrison Street

Five Doctors Fail Kidney Troubles Cured by Foley’s Cure

Mrs Frances L Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa writes she suffered kidney troubles for years and after trying five doctors found relief from Foley’s Kidney Cure following three battles with the remedy. Budd Drug Co.

Frances L. Sales Missouri Valley Foley Budd Drug Co

Notice of sale script for forest reserve homesteads

Forest reserve and Soldier's additional homestead can be placed on survey ed or unsurveyed government land in any amount. Filings and final proof made. Correspondence solicited. Co N Skillman, Big Timber Mont.

United States Land Office Bozeman Montana Co. N. Skillman U. S Big Timber Samuel Andrews Walter Leggett Herbert O. Woods Merrill William Sanders Thomas H. Gurney A. L. Love Register Sweet Grass County Permany Lev Grass County Big Timber National Bank Mont

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Pionger Job Department J. A. Lambert Rachel N.C Otto Korb K. P Boonville Budd Drug Co. J. 1 Carson, Prothonotary Washington, D. C C. W. Williams Sterling Run United States Pepore Boueman Apoll Mathias Michels Sanataeah C. N. Skillman U.8 Peter Michels Frank McComb Albert McComb Joseph Michels McLeod, Montana Simon W. Grays Wormser Sweetgrass County Gerrit Haak Albert Haak Peter Wormser Piet Vander Vaate James Vestal Joan F. Mare J. L. Barara Trustees O C.D Jerk Rie Timber Europe America T. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Points Tagoma Atlans California China Klondike Chas. S S. Fes OT. Paul Minn E.J. Bardwell Aus North Coast Limited Pacific Express Freight Pullman Sheriff’s Sale M. E. Gurney T. H. Gurney L. Goughnour Carrie Eughnour Adelbert Whitney L. M. Whitney Sweet Grass Range A. T. Kelose J G, McKay Medley Ross- Dier J. H. Moore Old Pioneer” Office E M. Hagg Attorney AT Law Court House Big Timber, Montana E. C. DeWitt &Co Budd Drug Gheat Falls Billines Bie Timber and Dorsey McMillan Fur & Wool CO Minneapolis, Minn
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