Official Directory of the Sixth Judicial District
Frank Venby presides in the Sixth Judicial District covering Guiss County and surrounding areas. The directory lists county offices and key officials associated with the district court.
09 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
1
Frank Venby presides in the Sixth Judicial District covering Guiss County and surrounding areas. The directory lists county offices and key officials associated with the district court.
A C Logan formerly of Miles City now in Sweet Grass County is rising as a top stock farmer in eastern Montana. He operates a premier herd of thoroughbred hogs and has begun importing high grade milch cows from Iowa. He milks two cows daily, ships cream to Livingston, uses steam powered cream separators, and plans to add two more dairy cows. He will exhibit a carload of his pigs at the Custer County fair next fall to show royal brood effort to local farmers.
I C Curtis argues the wool market slump pressures dock masters to drop sheep, while lower fleece prices may boost mutton production. He notes Chicago imported more sheep in 1905 than ever, urges better mutton quality, and cites Iowa station trials comparing cattle and sheep feeding to gauge profitability.
The record shows sheep gain about 0.44 pounds per head daily versus 2.77 pounds for cattle. Sheep eat 29.0 pounds of dry matter per thousand pounds live weight, cattle 21.3. Cost per pound of gain is 3.32 cents for sheep and 0.62 cents for cattle. The study aims to stress building a permanent, higher standard beef and sheep industry with products later sold at market. Both species will be marketed soon with the complete feeding record released.
Northern Pacific will run two passenger trains each way daily starting about the 7th. West bound No 1 will depart around 8 15 a m and a second west bound train No 1 around 6 20 a m. East bound No 2 will leave about 5 50 p m with another east bound a short time later.
In Sweet Grass County on April 4 1896 the board approved road supervisor bounds and heard a Blaikie damages case continued to June. Thomas Ross purchased a team wagon harness and blankets at public auction for 165 dollars. The board ordered new deed and mortgage records and declared a road a public highway after Davis deed filing.
In Gotham a flood of bankers promoters and mine owners from the far west gathers as Wall Street syndicates invest in western mines irrigation canals and related ventures. Dr A A Johnson president of Wyoming State University and Frank C Condon of Omaha visit in irrigation interests.
Missouri poultry products bring in about 15 million dollars annually, vastly exceeding hogs at 3 million and mules at 0.7 million. The industry is growing rapidly, outperforming livestock in profitability as farmers increasingly view poultry as a major enterprise beyond wheat.
The passage suggests ads in newspapers and magazines draw interest by revealing readers desires better than they expect. It notes advertising taps indefinite wants and anticipates consumer preferences, shaping spring reading.
Tb Sayre proposes a payment adjustment for Musselshell water charges during the wet season. Local officials and residents discussed a potential fourteen cents per pind rate to cover expenses and maintain service reliability.
The article praises immigrants arriving in the irrigated west as potential farmers. It argues westward growth favors agricultural families over professional classes and notes satisfaction that farmers with sturdy labor are replacing itinerant workers and nonfarm professions in frontier towns. The tone is celebratory about a shift toward farming vitality.
Governor Richards signs a Montana Arbor Day proclamation designating May 12 1896 for public observance. The note urges citizens and schools to observe the day to promote tree planting and the adornment of the state with lasting benefit.
A Republic correspondent recounts a dramatic sequence in Wichita where a man fires a gun over his shoulder and a bullet triggers a chain reaction across four guns positioned feet apart. The tale questions readers about sending for distant goods when local merchants can supply everyday needs.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a wreath and individuals named in unclear context. The readable parts point to a small local scene with listed names and possible ceremonial action, but details are illegible.
New price lists from Jas McMillan and Co Inc the largest hide and fur dealers in the northwest are available at this office. The firm located at 200 212 First Ave North Minneapolis Minnesota advertises regularly in the ProneEn.
Washington correspondent notes Montana Senator Carter delivered a remarkable speech on silver and tariffs. Though few agreed, every senator listened intently as he spoke, with some calling him a skilled debater not to be challenged.
The Big Timber club at its Friday meeting pushed a plan for a daily mail star route between Big Timber and Lewistown. Citizens along the Musselshell and Judith areas would gain 12 to 48 hour faster delivery, with committees appointed to present the plan to government officials.
At the March board meeting a claim for Wim Dutton in aiding the burial of John Gibny was allowed for 3 dollars. The claim was said to be in good faith, cashed by Dutton, and later questioned as to entitlement, prompting strong public commentary on the settlement.
State board awards feeding contract for Deer Lodge Penitentiary to Conley & McTaene who have prior service feeding convicts. Earlier bids included Jas Hathaway and Geo Walker. the decision favors Conley & McTaene at a daily rate.
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