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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
5
Mathew Miller, a business visitor from Merrill, was in Big Timber the first of the week. The Latter Day Saints held services in Busha and Kailey's hall Monday evening. Pat Lavelle, proprietor of the Columbus hotel, also visited Big Timber the first of the week.
The Congregational church is getting a new coat of paint that will greatly improve its appearance.
Craft who has been surveying in the Stillwater Basin returned to Big Timber Tuesday morning indicating ongoing field work and reconfirming project status.
Thos Marks, long a attendee at Fairbault military school in Minnesota, returned to Big Timber on Sunday morning to spend the summer vacation at home.
Ed Sayre of Martinsdale reports noticeably less rain in the last two weeks at his locality compared with the area around Big Timber, noting a drier spell back home.
Those seeking photographic work are urged to hire W B Cooper, newly established as a photographer in Big Timber. The notice promotes his services and location for portraits, prints, and related work.
The N. P. Railway company will extend the depot platform and install electric lights at the depot and wool warehouse, improving facilities for passengers and operations.
O M Lanphear is placing a neat fence around the court house grounds. Boulders have been removed and soon the grounds will be enhanced with cultivated trees and grass to improve appearance.
Mr and Mrs Fred Stimpson of Big Elk celebrate the birth of a fine boy in their home. The Gladstone services at Congregational Church last Sunday evening drew a large, well pleased audience. Mrs Dilley of Anaconda left Sunday evening after a two week visit with her daughters Mesdems Schaeffer Urner and Allen.
Geo Statham of Hunters Hot Springs visited Big Timber on Saturday and said he would start shearing in about a week.
Last Saturday night William Bush arrived from Skillman ranch and rode into a wire fence injuring his left leg. He required seven stitches and remains at the Cottage hospital until he can resume ranch work.
Miss Iola Quigley of Livingston stayed with Mr and Mrs C N Skillman in Big Timber this week. She planned a summer visit in Iowa and will return to Livingston to tour the Park before starting school there.
The school district clerk J. W. Geiger received a circular from the committee in charge of the Maine monument planned for Washington. It requests all district children sign the rolls to be embedded in the monument corner stones.
Thos Flannagan reports a water spout and hail storm last week favored his locality with hail several inches deep. He notes they saved about 92 percent of their lambs this season despite the severe weather.
County surveyor Walvoord says the roads are in very bad condition after recent hard rains. Many small bridges are washed out and the cut near the Rapstad ranch is impassable. A temporary road has been built around the hill at that point.
H. E. Kramer arranged three carloads of beef cattle wintered on E. O. Clark's Boulder ranch for shipment to Cinnabar in readiness for meat contracts in Yellowstone Park. A subsequent week will bring a carload of sheep from J. W. Vestal's Big Timber Enterprise ranch.
Ralph S. Jarrett secured the agency of several good insurance companies and plans to promote a local insurance business. Violinist Edouard Remenyi died in San Francisco after performing with his company. A town business men meeting decided to celebrate in Big fimber on July 1th, with next gathering set at A. G. Match’s office.
Next Sunday memorial services will occur at the Congregational Church of Luis Place. The morning sermon by the pastor will explore heroism definition and misperceptions. In the evening a town citizen will deliver an address with suitable music for the occasion.
Directors of the Livingston Flour Mill Co closed a deal Thursday for lots 1 2 3 and 4 block GU of the original townsite east of Gordon's lumber yard. Contracts for the mill building and machinery will be let early next month. The new flour mill will be ready to handle this year's wheat crop of Park County.
Miss Florence N Reese of Living Stone and Walter Aitken editor of the Express were married at Livingston last Sunday evening. The ceremony was in the Congregational church by Rev Clair. They will reside in the Walbridge residence after a short visit to Helena. The Pioneer offers congratulations.
Articles of incorporation for the Dry Creek Ditch Company were filed last week to divert Boulder River water six miles above Big Timber for irrigation near Dry Creek. Capital stock is 1000 with 650 subscribed. Incorporators listed are C. J. Curtis J. C. Hobbs J. H. Lawson O. B. Curtis and Wal Burrill all of Big Timber.
John Kelly relocates his family from the Walbridge residence to the Stickney residence in the western part of town. Friday, June 10, Busha & Bailey's ball features two one act farces The Fatal Mistake and The Mouse Trap by Big Timber amateurs. Proceeds go to the Episcopal church.
A short note highlights a well made boys shirt offered at Camerons priced at forty cents. The item emphasizes value and quality in a local store context.
Hood's Pills are advertised as purely vegetable with no purge pain or griping. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents.
Rag carpet woven by Mrs J S Mc Arthur advertised with her Mount address at McLevud Mount for sale or display in local notices.
Olmstead and Howard advertise 8 foot two horse steel tooth harrows for sale at seven dollars and fifty cents. The notice highlights durable equipment for farmers seeking affordable farming implements.
Nood's Pills are described as the preferred family remedy for relief from headaches and colds, marketed as a quick cure and cathartic aid.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures hip disease, scrofula sores, boils, pimples, and humors of all kinds and may be depended upon for relief.
Blacksmith coal sold cheap er than ever before at Olmstead and Howards prompting buyers to flock to the warehouse. The offer highlights low prices and wide availability amid a seasonal dip in demand.
A public health notice warns that impure baking powders can irritate the stomach and trigger indigestion. The guidance urges use of the pure brand Perfect and cautions against inferior powders.
Imperial Bicycles advertise updated models with enhanced wheels and components. Olmstead and Howard list bicycles sold at 45 dollars each.
The advertisement asserts that the purity of the Baking Powder named Perfect guarantees against sallow complexions caused by indigestion. It emphasizes health benefits and uses expert tone to promote the product as a remedy for stomach issues and related skin tone concerns.
Notice to Big Timber residents: a permanent daily milk route begins May 31. Terms list wagon and door delivery prices per pint and quart, with glass jars to be washed and returned. Cash with all orders. uncased tickets incur extra charges. Signed B S Holloreter.
Ladies learn flour not to blame for cake failures baking powder matters Perfect baking powder yields good results with any flour promoted by Olmstead & Howard's sales copy.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsa parila enriches and vitalizes blood for strength and energy. It promotes Montana brand sheep hooks at Olmstead and Howard's and urges readers to get Hood's.
A new and complete line of men's, women's and children's boots and shoes is advertised at H. O. Kellogg's after a rise at Olmstead & Howe's in Justin. The notice highlights wide selection and local availability.
A Puritan tone notes Pure baking powder named Perfect available at Ross Dier Mercantile Co inviting shoppers to purchase. The ad highlights affordability and widespread appeal for household use.
Olmstead and Howards advertises fresh garden seed including fiuid pea field and lawn grass mixes in bulk. Mangewurtzel seed is listed among the available varieties for planting and landscaping.
The ad touts Baker barbed wire at 290 pounds per mile and fancy woven wire. It promotes the fastest line to St Louis via Billings and the Burlington Route claiming a 9 hour 21 minute time savings over other routes.
A cash register in first class condition is offered for sale at Olmstead and Howard's. The ad notes a reliable used unit suitable for shop or office use and invites inquiries at the store location.
One car onions offered at Olmsferd and Soward's sold for 15 cents per quart. Car load sale details indicate limited quantity and pricing per quart.
A digestive claim touts baking powder as chemically pure and helpful for digestion, presenting it as a trusted kitchen aid.
A dated advertising line touts Perfect brand baking powder as superior to all rivals. It emphasizes unmatched leavening power and dependable results for every kitchen.
The Ross Dier Mercantile Co announces the purchase of the genuine pure Baking Powder named Perfect. It pledges every inch to be as pure as chemistry can make it.
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