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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1901

Page

2

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Montana Stockmen to Host First Public Thoroughbred Breeding Sale

The Montana Stockman and Farmer announces a September 13 sale in Helena of premier thoroughbred cattle bred for beef. Featured consignors include leading breeders from across the country with Woods Investment Co. of Lincoln, Nebraska, managing the event. An exhibition and three imported draft horses accompany the sale, with reduced Montana rail rates expected to draw a large crowd of stockmen.

Montana Cornbelt Helena the Woods Investment Co Lincoln Nebraska Ife Europe Joe Watson

Seized costumes may pass duty free at New York

Chief of Treasury Agents Heron seized costumes intended for lady members of A Wise Woman at the New York Custom House. Manager Davis met with Collector Erhardt and Heron as the valued items, about 6000 dollars, faced nearly 50 percent duty, but a possible clearance free of duty is expected. The misentry blamed on a blunder in Paris as pols of trade.

New York Herald Chief of Treasury Heron Custom House Davis Erhardt Paris

Burlington Surveyors Begin Billings to Great Falls Extension Walkthrough

The Great Falls Tribune notes a Burlington R. R. surveying party arriving in Burlington and starting a two week preliminary inspection toward Billings. Additional surveyors will follow, with expectations that concrete steps toward the extension may soon be taken.

The Great Falls Burlington

Buffalo Pan American tickets extended by Nickel Plate Road

Extension of limit for Buffalo Pan American tickets via Nickel Plate Road with round trip prices 813.00 for 15 day validity and 816.00 for 20 day validity. Three daily vestibuled trains with sleeping cars and a first class dining car on the American Club plan. Meals priced 35 cents to 1.00. Write John Y. Calahan, general agent, 11 Adams St Chicago.

Buffalo Nickel Plate Road New York Boston John Y. Calahan Adams St Chicago

Ridpath History of the World offered at clubbing rate

A detailed promotion for Ridpath's History of the World in nine volumes, praising its breadth and authority. The ad highlights American readership, numerous engravings and charts, low club prices, and a payment plan of five cents daily. Includes a humorous digression about an author named John Clark Ridpath and travel offers via the Nickel Plate Road.

Ridpath United States Russia Gen Lew Wallace Theo. L. Cuyler Seth Low Fillmore Putnam County John J. C J. C. Ripeata Jon Plutark Slives D. Glaaukidpath John Clark CoLnne Rickard

Prices Too High Force Sheep Feeders to Rethink Plans

C H Merrill a major St Paul feeder visited Chicago en route home to Waterville Mo after touring western ranges. He found prices and delivery to St Paul prohibitive and will await favorable developments or retire from feeding this year. Western owners hold last year’s prices around 2.50 to 3.00 per head.

C. H. Merrill St. Paul Chicago Waterville Drovers’ Journal Fic Mr. Merrill Oscar Stevens Fergus County Mont William Rea Rea Bros

Crowds Enjoy Sells and Gray Circus at Athletic Park

A Seattle Post Intelligencer report notes a vast crowd at the Sells and Gray circus in Athletic Park, estimating about 6 000 to 7 000 spectators. The performance impressed all ages with skilled acts including the Eddy family eight acrobats and Edna the bareback rider as the crowd watched in near silence and excitement.

Sells & Gray Athletic Park The Post Intelligencer Seattle Eddy Edna

Disease strikes horses in Big Elk range losses seven head

Frank Webber of Big Elk reports seven horses died in recent days from a disease resembling spinal meningitis. John Campbell also lost stock and carcasses were seen on the range. Webber cannot confirm origin or if others are affected, but the disease is rapidly thinning the herds.

Frank Webber Big Elk John Campbell Webber

Pioneer subscription notice for individuals

A brief notice offers a Pioneer subscription at one dollar per year for individuals, inviting readers to enroll. The item emphasizes affordability and direct access to the newspaper.

Two Sad Deaths from Consumption In Montana

Miss Myrtle Hamlin an 18 year old visitor from Cherry Grove Minn dies of consumption at the home of her cousins Mr and Mrs McArthur in Montana after a long illness. Her mother accompanied the remains to Cherry Grove on Tuesday night. Relatives include Mr and Mrs Francis McKenzie of the Boulder.

Myrtle Hamlin McArthur Cherry Grove Francis McKenzie Boulder

Death of Mrs. Barney Hogan in Big Timber vicinity

Mrs. Barney Hogan died at 3 am Monday after a three week illness with several hemorrhages. She was 44 and had lived in the area sixteen years. Survived by her husband three young sons and several daughters from a former marriage. Funeral held Tuesday at the Congregational church.

Barney Hogan Kelsey Truman Lanphear Geo. Marrs Thos. Jaspar Congregational Church

How to Renew Furs at Home in the Autumn

The article explains home fur care including cleaning methods for various fur types. It advises rubbing with gasoline on furs near artificial light avoidance, using oil of turpentine and ether for leather trims, and using heated sawdust or cornmeal for darker or white furs. It also cites hanging and airing guidelines and cautions on drying wet furs away from heat.

Alaska Ladie

Noted Butte Tragedy: Kimball Shoots Wife Then Ends Life

In Butte, John C. Kimball shot his wife then killed himself after a quarrel at the Will Irvine ranch where the couple once lived. Mrs. Kimball and her parents were present. she sought divorce papers when the tragedy occurred. She was expected to recover.

John C. Kimball Butte Will Irvine

Boy loses two fingers in strange deer hunting accident

Grover Morris, 15, son of John Morris, near Little Timber Creek, had two fingers amputated by Dr. W A Moore after a hunting mishap. A stray bullet struck his left hand while signaling his brother about a deer, with a possible third finger at risk. The shooter is unknown.

Grover Morris John Morris Little Timber Creek W. A. Moore

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