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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1925

Page

3

Dorothy Ellingson to Face Hearing on Insanity Question

In San Francisco Judge Harold Louderback halted Dorothy Ellingson’s murder trial to determine her present sanity. A new jury will be impaneled if the defense succeeds in moving for a sanity inquiry based on Dr. J Don Ball’s testimony that she is mentally incompetent.

San Francisco Harold Louderback Dorothy Ellingson Jazz Jan Don Ball Dorothy Ellings Cone Junction Harmon Skillin J. Don Ball Louderback Ball Walter McGovern Miss Mingson Harmon McGovern

New England Storms Ravage Vermont and New Hampshire

Damage across Vermont and New Hampshire from extensive rainfall sent rivers over banks washing away buildings and rail lines. Randolph suffers 50000 dollar plus loss as two dams and six buildings are swept away. White River Junction reports the White river 15 feet above normal as Concord Grafton and Canaan face washed out highways and rising waters.

Boston Mass Vermont New Hampshire Randolph White River White River Junction Connecticut Merrimack Moscoma Grafton Concord Canaan

German Ballot Fails To Elect President In First Round

Berlin reports the first popular ballot for Germanys president produced no majority winner. Karl Jarres led with 10.79 million votes, Otto Braun had 7.84 million, Wilhelm Marx 3.99 million, amid about 27.5 million ballots cast. A second round is scheduled for March 26 with possible candidate changes.

Berlin Germany Republic Karl Jarres Otto Braun Wilhelm Marx Ernest Thaelmann Hellpach Baden Democratic Party Dr. Held Bavarian People’s Party Ludendorff Fascist Party Pottsdam Staunel Royal House Prince Eifel Fredrich Voburg Emperor William

Business Outlook Bright for 1925 Amid Mixed Trends

A National Industrial Conference Board survey predicts a stable year with rising loan rates and some price declines. Railroads and several sectors look solid while steel and wool show weakness and farming prices remain dangerous. An executive warns of broader political and economic consequences if not addressed.

New York National Industrial Conference Board

Carter Thoreson sale draws buyers from Reed Point and Big Timber

Grey Cliff observers report the Carter Thoreson sale Monday at Grey Cliff with two milch cows purchased by Grey Cliff Bob Davis and multiple buyers traveling from Reed Point Big Timber and the Lake Basin. The event saw brisk activity though cattle sold slowly while other goods fetched solid prices.

Community News Roundup From Reed Point County

Reed Point County residents are noted in a Friday to Sunday flow of visits and travel. Arthur Anderson, assessor, was a business caller. Dorothy Taylor heads to Salt Lake City for work. Francis Carleton visited Livingston at the Guthrie home. Earl Cole and baby stayed with the Yates. In Columbus, Jacob Fjelde and Oscar Moler conducted business. Mitch Cain returned from Gallatin valley. W. Chase advertised a line of wear. Mrs. Grace Grant White visited Eldridge relatives. Mrs. Price traveled from Sugar City to her ranch before Billings. The DeFrance family transported their ill son from Boulder to home. Everett Farr hosted a hospitable evening with cards and dancing. Soldier Boys Memorial Library Club hosted Guest Day with visitors and potential new members. Baby of Carl and wife ill with erysipelas passed to Billings for treatment and died. Myrtle Ostenson celebrated a birthday at the Carleton home with dancing and supper. several guests extended sympathy to the bereaved.

Arthur Anderson Dorothy Taylor Salt Lake City Francis Carleton Livingston V. N. Guthrie Earl Cole Baby L. J S. DeFrance Boulder Gilbert Soldier Boys Memorial Library Club T. W. Marshall Carl Bue Billings Myrtle Ostenson Carleton Myrtle

Melville and Big Timber Community Notices Mixed Socials

Melville figures show residents visiting Big Timber and Harlowton with trips by the Johnsons Green and Colby families. School elections set for April 4 at Crum school house. three trustees to be chosen. A dance at Crag Eyrie on March 28 featured Goosey orchestra. local notables attend and travel plans noted.

John Campbell Melville Clarence Rein Big Timber S. T. Johnson Earl Green Harlowton J. N. Colby Lutheran Ladies Aid Frank Henry Golden Rule C. Tangen Crag Eyrie Goosey A. Patton Gorman Ilo Idaho C. Patton

Old Southern Quarrel Ends in Colorado

Wellington Colorado March 30 A 70 year old rancher W Q Farmer was slain Sunday by his son in law C Rice 35 in a feud that began in North Carolina Mrs Rice witnessed the shooting Rice surrendered and is jailed in Fort Collins The two families long opposed in North Carolina moved to Colorado where animosity continued with fist fights and a brutal assault on Farmer ally Joe Talmadge before the fatal clash.

Wellington Colo W. QO. Farmer Here C. Rice North Carolina Colorado Farmer Rice Joe Talmadge Talmadge

School Notes Honors Rise as Quarter Ends

The third quarter ends and report cards go out. Honor roll adds two names. A list includes Mary Brownlee Helen Crum Harry Duygro Helen Jarrett Owen Loftsgaar den Mary Michels Yule Rees Jennie Ronning Ellen Steensland Mrs. E Steensland Georgia Thorson Irma Thorson Hilda Warp Edith Webber Class 13 includes Jessica Caulkins Ella Dockins Doris Douthett Wallace Hannah Marion Hart Hester Lacklen Ellen Rein Viola Ryan Lee Skillman Rhea Traver Alice Watt Doris Webb Class C lists Arthur Boyd Lewis Brannin Jane Brown Esther Colby Anna Cosgriff Erma Forsythe Margaret Lamach Ethel Manis Rex Phillips Lloyd Rein Helen Schmidthofer Nels Strand Helen Taylor Harry Thompson. A moving picture titled Sun shine Trail was shown in the high school auditorium last night to a large crowd.

Mary Brownlee Helen Crum Harry Duygro Helen Jarrett Owen Loftsgaarden Mary Michels Yule Rees Jennie Ronning Ellen Steensland E. Steensland Georgia Thorson Erma’ Forsythe Margaret Lamach Ethel Manis Rex Phillips Lloyd Rein Helen Schmidthofer Nels Strand Helen Taylor Harry Thompson

Practice Begins on Junior Play You and I

The Junior production titled You and I is coached by Miss Ellison and Miss Reed. The cast rehearses nightly and the show is described as a very good play with expectations for success.

Sweet Grass Debaters Clash With Fromberg For District Title

Next Friday night Sweet Grass faces Fromberg in a district debate at Fromberg. Team members are Anna Cosgriff Georgia Thorson and Harry Thompson coached by Mr Martz. The winner earns district champion honors and a trip to Missoula in May.

Sweet Grass Fromberg Anna Cosgriff Georgia Thorson Harry Thompson Martz Misoula

Skeleton discovery may solve Mrs Peterson disappearance case

In Billings on March 30 a skeleton and women’s clothing were found in a dry channel of a Yellowstone River island near Huntley. Identification by neighbors and friends links the remains to Mrs. Clarence Peterson who vanished April 29 last year, suggesting a possible childhood accident and mental distress as factors. Evidence includes a brown linen dress, front lace corset, and dental features matching Mrs. Peterson.

Billings Yellowstone River Huntley Clarence, Peterson G. A. Spracklin Frank Smith Art Galyean B. Sawyer Peterson South Bridge Ed Newman

Tunney Defeats Greb In Ten Round No Decision Bout

Gene Tunney of New York the light heavyweight champion defeated Harry Greb of Pittsburgh former title holder and middleweight champion in a ten round no decision contest at St Pageing Minnesota. Output describes rounds with Tunney body punches and Greb fighting on the attack and clinches.

Greb Tunney Greh Gene Harry

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New England Grey Cliff Bob Davis Frank Larsen Ollie Sorenson Harry Argeres Joe Peterson John Krone Quebec Ellingson Frank Turvey Junior Floyd Nepstad Grey Cig Deer Creek Leonard Esp Miller Phillip Elgen Bridger Creek Clint Thornton Carter T. P. Thorston Oregon Jack Adams Dead Man’s Canyon Walter Donald America Westlandy Carter-Thoreson Carter and Thoreson Grey Chit Reed Point Lake Basin Carl Schmidts Grey Cliff S United States Carl W. W. Young Genevieve Smith Montana J. §. Davis L. J. Yates C. C. Renfield Littleton Lenora Hiner Zillah Malone Ruth Garleton Mary Anderson The Yellowstone Creamery Billings, Montana J. A. Lowry & CO Grand Hotel Mont Times Sweet Grass County Creamery
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