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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
Big Timber Pioneer announces mail distribution details and operation notes. J. T. LaFond is listed as manager. The paper states it is the only newspaper published in Sweet Grass County and that subscriptions are $1.50 per year with advertising rates available upon request.
For President William Howard Taft of Ohio and for Vice President James S. Sherman of New York. Presidential electors named are William F. Gallick of Butte, Charles S. Warren of Butte, and Paul McCormick of Billings.
The Republican ticket names Charles N. Pray for congress Edward C. Donlan for governor W R Allen for lieutenant governor Albert J. Galen for attorney general E E Esselstyn for state treasurer Harry Cunningham for auditor W H Harmon for superintendent of public instruction W L Holloway for associate justice Dan Boyle for railroad commissioner six year B T Stanton four year Edward A Morely two year terms listed for the positions.
Republican ticket names Frank Henry of Livingston as candidate for Judge of the Sixth Judicial District. The ballot slate lists his candidacy alongside party designation and local electoral context.
The ticket includes Charles McDonnell for senator A B Coit for representative L P Tintinger for treasurer O A Fallang for sheriff J A Lowry for clerk and recorder J T Vaughan for county attorney J W Davis for assessor F M Lamp for clerk of the court Miss Minerva Powell for superintendent of schools John Esp for six year commissioner Dr J H Moore for coroner E C Hale for public administrator A B Carter for justice of the peace Big Timber township
The Montana Republican convention nominated Livingston resident Dan Boyle for a six year term on the state railroad commission. Boyle is a former Northern Pacific section man who rose to general superintendent, and his deep rail experience is cited as ensuring practical, faithful service and credible freight decisions.
Local Democrats endorse Miss Powell, the Republican nominee, noting her years of teaching in the county and strong grasp of classroom needs. They believe she has the qualifications to improve and raise the schools’ efficiency and standards under her supervision.
John F. Asbury the Democratic state senate nominee issues an open statement in this paper saying continued Republican policies best serve the county and if elected would vote to return a Republican senator to Washington. The disclosure pleases Republicans and shows his honesty of purpose.
Readers urged to vote for Taft as Montana lands in the doubtful column. The note emphasizes Sweet Grass County should cast ballots for the splendid champion of local industries and prosperity to help secure the state for Taft.
Delegates to the Republican county convention chose J. T. Vaughan as their candidate. Vaughan is a University of Iowa graduate who has run a local law office for three years and aligned with the Republican party during his residence. He seeks the Republican voters support based on his political record and legal success in the county.
The passage praises John Esp as the best choice for county commissioner praising his ability and integrity. It notes his retiring nature leads to a quiet campaign, but expects election returns to reveal broad support among voters.
A vote for J. W. Davis for county assessor signals intelligent impartial property assessment. Davis is described as a competent judge of values and capable of handling the duties of the office.
A call urges eligible voters to register within the current week to participate in the Taft candidacy. The note emphasizes timely registration ahead of the upcoming election and identifies Taft as the supported candidate.
London Mail notes an act from George III era that exempts yeomen from militia ballot toll bar passage in uniform and powder tax for hair. Though tolls are removed and yeomen cannot ballot, the privileges persist in law though with no practical value.
The archbishop Willegis rose from a poor carter family and kept his humble origins in view. He had an inscription placed in his palace calling him to remember his parentage and hung a cart wheel in Mentz Cathedral. Since then the see’s arms have featured a cart wheel as a symbol.
The November issue recounts a farmer who buried his money, found it decayed to dust, and carried the pillowcase containing the notes to Washington. Treasury officials recovered the money after a lengthy ordeal, revealing the notes’ degraded condition required expert deciphering. Also notes about ocean breakers at Scottish lighthouses and dramatic sea-force comparisons.
A stray remark from the Houston Post recalls a tie gifted by a wife. The speaker notes wearing the tie yesterday and hints at a forgotten topic from yesterday's events.
The Methodist Episcopal Church under Pastor J A Meerke announces services Sunday morning at 11 o clock and Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock with a Sunday school at 10 o clock.
The First Congregational Church offers Sunday worship with minister Rev. Dr. H. H. Thoren presiding. Morning service at 11:00 and evening service at 7:30, with a 10:00 p.m. Sunday schedule and a welcome for strangers in the city.
Lutheran church reports Pastor E A Erickson away for Kalispell Montana district conference on Sunday October 2 percent. Sunday school still at 1 p m. Services in Big Timber November 1 at 2 p m.
St Marks Church announces Harvest services postponed until first Sunday in November due to bad weather interrupting choir rehearsals. Rector Rev C W MacWilliams says Sunday school meets 10:00 a m, Morning Prayer 11:00 a m, Evening Prayer 7:00 p m as usual next Sunday.
A brief dialogue style quip contrasts a father and son over money use in a day versus four months. the son suggests talking to the grandfather to address the concern.
A Washington Star item notes Mr Joax saw a man with trouble ahead as he pushed a baby carriage containing twins. The fleeting dialogue hints at upcoming worries for the man and the twins in an early scene.
Mrs Naggs says her husband cannot meet creditors while Mrs Waggs counters he can meet them more often than he likes, a sharp domestic spike in financial talk.
A line notes that in Sweden many girls not born into wealth are educated in trades. It reflects a social expectation of vocational training for a wide female population and hints at class-based access to skilled work.
Come in and see how reasonable our telephone rates are. Home Telephone Company.
Sealed bids by contractors for a bridge at Harrison Crossing Sweet Grass Creek in Sweet Grass County Montana are due by 10 am Saturday October 24 1908. Bids addressed to the 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 H C Allen Clerk.
Classified item lists 30 head of mixed cattle offered cheap if taken immediately. Inquire at this office for details and terms.
Rubber roofing is cheaper and lasts longer than shingles at Big Timber Lumber Co Bray offers good stove wood for site Leave orders at meat market.
The piece traces the word covey from French and Latin roots meaning to air or incubate. It notes historical uses beyond partridges, citing Beaumont and Fletcher and Thackeray for phrases like covey of fiddlers and covey of trumps.
The article notes that public holiday celebrations reflect workers’ lives. Memorial Day begins the summer outing season while Labor Day signals its end, illustrating how holidays mirror society’s labor rhythm.
In Town Topics a feature advises dressing with care and selecting a skilled tailor. Guidance emphasizes fit, fabric, and personal style to project polish in social and professional settings.
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