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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
4
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The Republicans chose two men of high integrity as candidates at Great Falls last Sunday. They are not tied to any individual or corporation and run as true blue Republicans dedicated to the people’s interests.
The Leader reports Sweet Grass County Democrats loudly back the course of the honorable senators W. A. Clark and Paria Gibson. The piece notes criticism of the leaders' feelings but condemns exposing private thoughts at this time.
The quoted passage praises all Republican county ticket candidates as eminently qualified and morally exemplary, noting their education and community respect. It presents no concrete event, date, or outcome beyond a general endorsement.
The renomination of several present county officers signals satisfaction with current methods and administration by Republicans in the county.
Treasurer Geiger earns praise for courtesy and obliging service in official duties. He is noted for making friends through his conduct while fulfilling duties honestly and firmly without fear or favor.
Larry Dobell formerly city editor of the Butte Miner has accepted the editorship of the Helena Independent. Dobell is regarded as a bright young newspaper man and under his guidance the Independent should rank with the best dailies in the West.
Nominations by the Democrats next Saturday start the county campaign in earnest as candidates prepare for the statewide race.
The Heinze faction the labor and populist parties endorse W L Holloway Republican nominee for associate justice. Deser tion of old line Democrats to Republicans cited as turning the tide. Sheriff Fallang praised as one of Montana’s best. Carter leads as party head. Jno Asbury and Sweet Grass delegation noted. Big Timber badge artistry highlighted.
Notice to Bridge Builders. Bids will be received by the board of county commissioners of Sweet Grass county Mont up to the first Monday in December 1902 for the erection of a bridge over the Sweet Grass river at Mudland crossing. Plans may be seen at the county surveyor's office or obtained by letter from him. J. H. Moone, County Clerk.
The St Louis Special on the Northern Pacific and Burlington railroads shifts schedule on May 4 improving connections to the East and South. It now departs Portland at 8 25 a m and serves Tacoma Seattle Spokane Helena Billings with a Portland to Kansas City through line and Portland to St Louis free reclining chair car.
Tickets go on sale October 3 to 6 for travel from New York to the 14th. Reservation of sleeping car space available through John Y. Calahan general agent at 113 Adams Street Chicago, with further information provided on request.
Five room house and stable and pasture for twenty head of stock. Rent until April 1 for $100. Located half a mile from Big Timber school house. Inquire L. P. TintincEr, Big Timber, Mont. Special Rates via The Milwaukee Road. Washington and return, G. A. R. En campment, 23.90. Through car service. Detroit and return 17.75, Cleveland 21.50, Buffalo 23.50, Pittsburg 22.00, Cincinnati and Louisville 19.50. Similar rates to Ohio Indiana Western Pennsylvania and Western New York. For full particulars write to Ww. B. Dixon, Western Passenger agent.
In state v. W. J Anderson Judge Henry ruled on demurrer that Montana's arson statute does not cover burning a tent. The county attorney argued tents are sheltering structures, but the court dismissed the arson charge. The author urges amendment to elevate tent burnings to arson with harsher penalties.
Notice of election to vote on incorporating as Big Timber Montana to be held October 18 1902 in the Court House corridor Sweet Grass County. Voters determine territory described by section township and range boundaries. Also dissolution notice for Grand Hotel Co and travel offer from Nickel Plate Road with schedules and rates.
A prominent Minneapolis Times interview asserts the North-Western Line offers the highest rail comfort and luxury, claiming the Northwestern Limited is in the superlative degree of railway travel between Minneapolis and Chicago. For information contact T. W. Teasdale in St Paul or A. Gray, General Agent in Helena Montana.
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