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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
8
A Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune piece recounts a Civil Engineer's work trip in Arizona where two men slept on the ground and mistook a rattlesnake for a nightmare. The stranger and the narrator find a rattler in a coat pocket, prompting a humorous exchange about letters on stiff paper.
In a rural tale a pair of youths Pat and Lis conspire to steal a bottle from a car. They hide the loot beneath a cut in the vehicle and plan to dig it up that evening. Local mischief escalates as they debate how to locate the buried bottle before being pursued by adults.
Max Muller memoirs note Kingsley as a favorite of the professor while anecdotes recount a frontier clergyman who prayed for rain. The rain damaged pasture, caused lambs to die, and a damages suit led to the clergyman and parishioners being condemned to pay.
Andrew Lang visited the late Pay household and misunderstood a servant’s broad accent thinking it referred to Mr Payn having a bad day. He learned it was Payn’s whist day, depriving both men of a planned meeting. At the Reform Club a group of famous whist players including James Payn were noted for enjoying the game.
Dinguss asks an old friend for ten dollars to start paying for a desired wheel. Shadbolt reluctantly loans the money after Dinguss explains his wife wants the first payment for a wheel and stresses the urgent need.
A fragment remarks on envy and pride as an engagement is heard of, noting the engaged girl’s vanity and the critic’s dry remark that some think they have won the prize when they miss the real win. The voice questions whether waste and vanity are inevitable in romance.
A July 28 letter from P. EB. Butler of Pack Train No 3 at Santiago de Cuba credits Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with saving lives during a period of severe illness among marching troops. The letter, sent to the Chamberlain Medicine Co. of Des Moines, describes rapid rationing and health efforts and praises the medicine as an indirect savior of the army.
Chilhowie merchant Rob Greeve says Dr King s New Discovery cured his consumption after failed treatments. He spent nights ill but recovered after two bottles and has since returned to business. The remedy is guaranteed for coughs colds and consumption with trial bottles free at Moore Bidd s drug store.
Notice is given that the named settler has filed notes of intent to make final proof to support his claim. The proof will be before the Commissioner at Big Timber Montana on November 1st. Louis Matinger No 226 for the NW SE Section 8 Township 3 North Range 8 East. Witnesses: Theodore E. Rice Edward G. Bale John Marley of Big Timber Montana and Charles O Hathaway of Melville Montana.
United States Office notices final proof for Bort De Bathe rick of McLeod Montebias to establish irrigation and cultivation of long claim in Sec 20 Tp 28N R 1W. Before U S Commissioner Charles N Skimavin at Big Timber on October 15. Witnesses: George Muncaster Ernest Ingle William Els of McLeod and Thomas Ross of Big Timber.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and skin eruptions. Promises perfect satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by Moore and Budd.
First publication Sept 29 details a court action, featuring witnesses Robert McClatchey of Melville William Widdecombe John Widdecombe George Cooke and Epwain Brassey for a property described as NW 3 Sees 2 6 North of Range Last. The case docket shows parties Mont. and Julia M. McClatchey formerly Tulia Silverling with Mont. witnesses named.
Legal notices announce proposed amendments to Montana constitution sections on county commissioners and the supreme court. Provisions cover election terms, vacancy appointments, voter ballots, and court composition with procedural steps for enactment.
A brief classified line inviting readers to correspond by mail if phone access is unavailable, promising courteous service and prompt attention in every interaction.
The Burlingtons St Paul Chicago Limited is billed as the most costly and luxurious train west of Chicago. It features electric lighting steam heating compartments standard sleepers a buffet smoking library car chair cars and an a la carte diner with no extra fares. It departs St Paul Union Depot at 805 p.m. daily after arrivals from Monfans and the Pacific Coast. Tickets available at connecting-line offices and from HB Regen Helena MT and H B Segor Billings MT.
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