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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
4
Notice states the paper is mailed to subscribers via second class matter and continues until discontinued and arrears paid. It claims monopoly in Sweet Grass County and notes advertising rates are available on application.
The U S president proclaims November 26 1908 as Thanksgiving Day and urges Montanans to observe the day with family prayer. Governor Edwin L Norris designates the same date for state observance and asks residents to refrain from work and give thanks to God. Secretary A N Yoder affirms the proclamation at Helena.
The Sweet Grass County Fair Association treasurer presents Aug 1 to Aug 29 entries showing balances, gate receipts, season tickets, privileges, sales, bills, and labor costs. Notable items include bank balance 58 942.57 and various payments to Montana Trading Co, Pioneer Pub Co, and others.
Aepirathens youth Belden and Henrietta discuss future plans. Tom aims to retire as a millionaire while Henrietta pursues becoming a wealthy widow, reflecting adult-tinged ambitions in the Besten Transcript.
A fragmented report notes a couple named in gossip has spent much of their time apart abroad. The pair reportedly get along when together and drift when apart, reflecting strain in their marriage.
The Park County high school team lost to Livingston 22 to 0 as Livingston utilized fast plays and successful forward passes. Meigs and Harvey scored the first half touchdowns with Meigs also advancing on a slide tackle. The second half saw further Livingston scoring while Big Timber showed heavy play but lacked teamwork and practice.
A lively portrait of Dublin jarvies and their riders. The piece notes their spirited driving, modest fares, and independence of the Irish horse. It follows Barney, a driver living in Spring Gardens, with his wife praising his good temper and bravery and plans for his children’s education.
A vivid field sketch from the Metropolitan Magazine describes a parrot fish moving through a Bermuda reef and encountering diverse sea life. It depicts coral, mollusks, urchins, squirrel fish in sentimental scenes, schooling fish, a waiting grouper, gray snappers, butterfly fish, cowfish, sergeant majors, an angelfish, and a purple cargonia as mariners of old would have seen. The passage blends natural detail with a historical aside, noting the era’s garb and language.
Lovell, the naturalist, published in 1661 a book at Oxford titled Pan poelogice Miserilogia a work whose long title echoes a Rabelaisian proposed title Am Spevientametapa rebengndamphlert ben, showing period humor in scholarly cataloging.
The Methodist church will hold services next Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with Rev. James Taylor and the pastor conducting. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. Mrs. J. A. Meeke sings in the morning, and Rev. Taylor leads the evening service with a duet by Mrs. Locklin and Miss Brandenburg.
Rev. Dr. H. H. Thoren leads Sunday school at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m with evening service at 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor gathers at 6 30 p m Strangers in the city are welcome.
The Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 1 30, Norwegian services at 2 30, and an evening program featuring choir singing scripture readings and prayers. Participants include Susanna Hoyem Emma Pederson Signy Crest Vida Cavane Ingrid Halverson and Miss Lowry Berg and others plus a closing benediction.
The article states plans to render programs at least once a month and notes that the children's chorus meets for practice on Friday afternoon at four. It invites young children to attend these practices.
St Marks Church announces next Sunday services with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. morning prayer at 11:00 a.m. and evening prayer at 7:30 p.m. A quartet will lead music and special anthems are prepared.
A brief Home Telephone Company advert invites customers to compare rates and services, promising affordable telephone pricing and value for local calls.
A brief note from Big Timber Lumber Co. announces modest profits and customer satisfaction as the company reports steady earnings and positive reception from patrons in the region.
A local library issues three month library cards to school children priced at twenty five cents each. The program aims to support student access to books and learning resources.
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