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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
Entry from Big Timber Montana lists second class matter status for a newspaper mailed to subscribers until canceled and arrears paid. It states only Sweet Grass County publishes the Newsapaper and mentions advertising rates and applications.
For President William Howard Taft of Ohio. For Vice President James S. Sherman of New York. Presidential Electors named William F. Gallick of Butte, Charles 5. Warren of Butte, and Paul McCormick of Billings.
A historical slate lists Charles N. Pray for congress Edward A. Donian for governor W R Allen for lieutenant governor Albers J. Galen for attorney general E E Ezseletyn for treasurer Harry Cunningham for auditor W H Harmon for superintendent W L Holloway for railroad commissioners Dan Boyle for 6 years B T Stanton for 4 years Edward A Morely for 3 years.
Republican ticket highlights Judge Frank Henry of Livingston for the Sixth Judicial District.
The list presents candidates for county offices including senator Charles McDonnell representative A L Coit treasurer L P Tintinger sheriff O A Fallang clerk and recorder J A Lowry county attorney J T Vaughan assessor J W Davis clerk of the court F M Lamp superintendent of schools Miss Minerva Powell commissioner six years John Esp coroner Dr J H Moore public administrator E C Hale and justice of the peace A B Carter for Big Timber township.
Montana voters face a tight choice as polls approach with A N Yoder of Butte praised for four years of solid, upright service as secretary of state. The piece lauds his businesslike administration, calls him unanimous party nominee, and notes the high stakes of the office for state interests. It also mentions an upcoming Park and Sweet Grass teachers institute in Livingston, detailing attendance duties, school closures, and licensing implications.
L. P. Tintinger, selected by the Republican county convention for the treasurer post, enjoys broad countywide acquaintance and is expected to prove capable in the role.
An old time Republican faces his democratic opponent as a formidable rival. He promises, if elected, to maintain the high standard in which the office is now conducted.
Taft vows to protect American sugar beet growers, key for Big Timber as Glaes Bros irrigation opens up vast farmland. Sugar beets projected as a main product with a factory likely, signaling continued prosperity for the community and its wool industry ally.
A speaker argues that eloquence and theory fail beside the tangible proof of farmers and stockmen showing results. The call is for live demonstrations to convince even skeptical audiences.
John F. Asbury, cashier, swears to the truth of a statement in a Montana county ledger. The document lists totals and amounts with figures like 106000 and 19755, asserting accuracy to the best knowledge and belief. The text reads as a solemn oath accompanying the financial statement.
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor J A Meeke offers Sunday morning worship at 11 o'clock, Sunday evening service at 7 30, and Sunday school at 10 o'clock.
Rev Dr H H Thoren presides with Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Sunday morning worship at 11:00 and evening service at 7:30. Strangers in the city are especially welcome.
Pastor E A Erickson reports 73 in Sunday school and large crowds at both services. The new organ was praised as satisfactory with the choir and mixed quartet delivering well in the Howie schoolhouse and Big Timber gatherings. Rev. Erickson will miss Oct 25 due to district conference in Kaliapell Montana. Services set for Nov 1 at 2 p m in Big Timber.
Rev C W MacWilliams Rector lists Sunday services 10 00 am Holy communion 11 00 am Evening prayer 7 30 pm All are cordially invited Also notes affordable telephone rates from Home Telephone Company.
Sealed bids for building a bridge across Sweet Grass Creek at Harrison Crossing are invited by the Sweet Grass County Clerk Montana. Bids due by 10 am October 21 1908 with plans. submit to Board of County Commissioners and endorsed Bid for Building Bridge Across Sweet Grass Creek. The Board may reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of County Commissioners. 10-15 extra H C Allen Clerk
Foley's Honey and Tar claims immediate relief for asthma sufferers in severe stages and promises a cure if taken promptly. Advertisement by W. D. Richards, druggist plus a sale note offering 30 head of mixed cattle cheap if taken at once at this office.
Businessen of Oakland and San Francisco, and other large cities, want young men reared in the country to prepare for commercial positions. The Polytechnic Business College of Oakland, Cal., trains and places in business. An illustrated Catalogue will be sent free to Prof. W.E. Gibson, 406 Twelfth Street, Oakland, Cal. Rubber roofing is cheaper and lasts longer than shingles at Big Timber Lumber Co. Bray has stove wood for sale. orders at meat market.
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