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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
6
Big Timber reflects a busy week with visits by Walter Webster and Mrs Garrett, court and political happenings, cattle and farm sales, and plans for the woolen mill contract. Readers learn about theatre at Busha Bailey Hall, hotel lodging, fruit and produce offerings, and community notices across business, education, and law.
Governor Roosevelt greeted by the largest crowd ever assembled in the city as he toured via special train with Senator Carter and other dignitaries. A wool warehouse platform hosted hundreds of school children while J N Kelly introduced Roosevelt and his running mate. Roosevelt spoke about imperialism and expansion for nearly 25 minutes to applause.
At the county central committee meeting on Tuesday A G Yule was selected as candidate for public administrator. No nominations were made for corner and surveyor. Harvey Pound J J Cameron named for justices of the peace in town ship offices. Mat Moran and A R Cunvane for constables of Big Timber. W G Strong and Id H Ellingson as justices of peace. J A Post named constable Melville township. Ben Miles and Jake Lyons as justices of peace. Geo Oliver and Frank McComb named constables Lower Stillwater township. C Nuzen elected secretary J W Bailey treasurer J B Sheriden vice chairman with executive committee. Committee headquarters to be in rooms once used by J J Cameron and open for visitors.
Notice states all display ad copy must reach the office by Tuesday noon for that week’s issue and locals and reading notices by Wednesday afternoon.
A road comedy titled Whose Baby Are You plays at Busha Bailey ball on Wednesday night October 3. The farce promises quick lines and pratfalls as a touring troupe visits town.
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