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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
4
The Official Paper notes Cecil Rhodes is dead and attributes Boer War responsibility to him. With his death, it suggests the war may end soon, a prospect they welcome if it curbs the conflict. Rhodes is described as a ruthless mastermind behind vast enterprises, provoking hatred from the Boers.
A contentious exchange reveals a religiously affiliated critic calling a man harsh names while the figure concedes past statements. The public learns of his alleged pursuit of money and intent to swap boodle for service, signaling a defiant stance on pledges and integrity.
Senator J K Jones of Arkansas, who steered W J Bryan and the Democratic party, is sidelined by voters and will be succeeded by ex Gov Clark as the party moves forward.
The Helena Record notes public sales of state land will be run by Register of State Lands Tomas D. Long with dates yet to be set. Deputy C A Whipple sails to Yellowstone then Sweet Grass to appraise and reappraise sections, aiming to complete work in weeks. Officials predict a record year with large receipts and many acres likely to pass to ranchers, including anticipated major sales in Flathead county.
The report states this sale could be the largest, with other sections offering good agricultural lands expected to see heavy transfers. Inquiries come from multiple sections, and the state anticipates a large quota of new residents and a substantial sum in return for the lands.
A state examiner table lists net debt for 26 counties with details on bonds, purposes, gross and net totals, assessed values, and changes. Missoula leads in net indebtedness at 282531.80, Cascade close behind at 276813.81 while Valley shows minimal debt, and Deer Lodge records the largest decrease. Powell and Rosebud show increases as new or reorganized counties assume parent debt.
John Willis of Nye is charged with attempting to poison the Hughes and Dunbar families. Undersheriff Lyons arrested Willis after a small sack of white powder was found in a spring water pipe 400 feet from the house. Hearing set for tomorrow as illness among the families prompted investigation into possible arsenic poisoning.
Charles McDonnell of Veazey McDonnell plans a major cattle expansion after returning from Gallatin and Jefferson counties where he sought four to five hundred head for purchase. The firm, a leading wool producer, will broaden into beef cattle alongside wool and mutton, retaining sheep while increasing cattle and hay production on 25 600 acres. Last year they topped the Chicago market with four year olds yielding 70 dollars per head.
J W Bailey was thrown from a horse while riding to repair an irrigating ditch. He was found unconscious and carried home with a badly bruised and sprained leg. The horse suffered a fracture of a small bone in its leg. He will be laid up for three to four weeks. Hank White assisted and arranged transport.
Last Thursday Peter Gottlobb thirteen son of Frank Gottlobb of Lower Sweet Grass was shot in the back by Nelson a hired man who snapped a twenty two revolver not knowing it was loaded. The pellet entered just below the shoulder blade and the injured boy received care from Dr. W A Moore. The wound is painful but not serious and there is no plan to remove the ball now.
The Q. U.N club were entertained at the Kellogg home last Saturday afternoon around five. Mrs. Kellogg served an elegant lunch in her characteristic style. Guests included Misses Mabel and Josephine Allen Smoot Walker Harrison Cook Merrielees Anderson Taylor and Whitfield.
A Grey Cliff boy, son of J. Whitford, fell from a wagon and the wheels passed over his chest bruising him severely but not breaking any bones. His father, who was in Big Timber, was summoned home and found the boy in apparent good condition aside from soreness.
A notice invites readers to spread news of the Northwest and its future possibilities and the current low rates. It directs inquiries to Northern Pacific Railway agents or Chas. H. Fee G. P. & T. A. N P R St Paul Minnesota.
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