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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1931

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Longworth Funeral Held in Cincinnati for House Speaker

National leaders attended the Cincinnati funeral of Nicholas Longworth former speaker of the house. President Hoover Vice President Curtis and congressional members paid tribute as Longworth, who died in his sixty first year after pneumonia, was buried at Spring Grove cemetery beside his father.

Cincinnati Ohio Nicholas Longworth Spring Grove Christ Episcopal Church Henry Wise Hobson Southern Ohio Hobson Aiken D. C South Carolina Longworth Grandin Road Theodore Roosevelt, Sr Ethel Roosevelt Derby Archibald Kermi Roosevelt Mildred Reeves

Veterans' Relief Acknowledged as Part of Deficit

Washington April 12. Chairman Wood of the house appropriations committee charged veterans relief expenditures with contributing at least 84 million dollars to the prospective 700 million dollar treasury deficit. He warned that if the Legion's National Commander O Neil plan is enacted the next fiscal year costs will exceed one billion dollars, increasing the deficit further. The current law shows total veterans relief outlays for 1931 at 9078 million.

Washington Wood House Appropriations Committee Treasury O'Neil American Legion

Short Session Of Court Held Here Yesterday

Probate matters dominated a court session led by Judge Berg in this city yesterday. Columbus hosts court today as Judge Berg returns Monday to hear State Farms Co versus Citizens State Bank et al. Dick Plagemeyer versus Claude G Mahoney et al decided for the plaintiff. The case concerns a 346 11 threshing bill. Mrs Carrie Blakeley received a 35 per month mother’s pension for four daughters under 16. P E Sekman named guardian for Harold Sekman, heir of Mary Pederson’s estate.

Berg Columbus State Farms Co Citizens State Bank Dick Plaggemeyer Claude G. Mahoney Carrie Blakeley P. E. Sekman Harold Sekman Mary Pederson

Chief Justice Hughes Celebrates Birthday

Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, at sixty nine, marked his birthday with work as the Supreme Court prepared to issue a lengthy list of opinions after a three week recess. Associates conferred at noon and a family dinner followed Saturday night.

Washington Charles Evans Hughes Hughes Supreme Court William Howard Taft

Montana Power Starts Work On Livingston Bozeman Gas Lines

Montana Power begins installing a distributing gas system in Livingston and Bozeman with mains and service ready by early 1932. The project, supervised by engineers, is worth between twelve and fifteen million dollars and will create local jobs through the summer. Belgrade votes on a gas franchise. Manhattan may follow next week.

Montana Power Livingston - Bozeman Livingston Enterprise Livingston Bozeman J. R. Kaiserman Belgrade Manhattan Montana Power Company Butte Huying Helena Anaconda Deer Lodge Big Timber

Sheepmen Meet Here Monday To Discuss Lamb Marketing Problems

A Montana meeting on lamb marketing education is set for Monday April 20 at 1 30 PM in Sweet Grass county High School auditorium. Speakers include Erle Racey Murray Stebbins and a Denver Co operative Marketing association representative. The program aims to boost lamb consumption noting low current meat usage and wide untapped market.

Sweet Grass County Erle Racey San Angelo Texas Murray Stebbins Montana Woolgrowers Association Legge Co-operative Marketing Association Denver United States

Judges Appointed For Special Election May 5

County commissioners named election judges for Sweet Grass county for the May 5 Referendum Measure No. 35 vote. The list includes Lavold No. 1 through McLeod No. 18 with judges at each polling place such as Lavold Anton Tronrud and A H Brannin, and Big Timber East Louise Ellingson Edna Cross Sam Solberg.

Sweet Grass County Lavold Anton Tronrud A. H. Brannin Progress E. W. Wagner Anton Strand Carmey Geo. Smith Nell McCarthy Ray Yardley Lucky Center Joy A. McLane W. O. Greene G. F. Boddy Melville John T. Dunn H. C. Reynolds Thos. Anderson Gibson Bert Willard Joseph E. Mitchell Emery C. Jones Wormser Bert Plaggemeyer J. A. Huyser Dick Plaggemeyer Glasston Scott Baker Anshelm Olin Olga B. Tangen Howie Martha G. Rostad P. B. Gottlob Bud Hanson White Beaver Frank H. Mehlberg R. H. Cunningham R. B. Hiner Big Timber East Louise C. Ellingson Edna B. Cross Sam D. Solberg Bess L. Kellogg Gladys O'Leary Big Timber West Belle C. Shaver Lena Whitney Alva L. Lamb Eva Leasby Edna G. Beker Springdale South Carl Myrstol Rachel McKengzie Edna Jarrett Springdale North Jake Morris Tom Dooley N. W. McKenney Grey Cliff Clarence Fintan Andres Forsythe John Forster Lower Bridger Anna K. Bailey Anton Krone Frank G. Berrie Upper Bridger Carl H. Hausseerman Oral T. Blankenship T. B. Clark Kent Lake Carl Mysse J D. Stritch Dewey Rash McLeod al McComb Ben B. Miles Clarence Farnsworth

Senator Walsh to Return to Butte this Summer

United States Senator Thomas J. Walsh is expected to return to Montana before the end of June, according to the Butte chamber of commerce. The report ties his return to continued interest in Great Lakes inland waterway developments.

Butte United States Thomas J. Walsh Montana Butte Chamber of Commerce Great Lakes

Great National Game Off To Good Start

In New York on April 14 1931 opening day crowds and strong performances preview a vigorous season. About 250000 fans attended eight games across both leagues with Yankees beating the Red Sox and Ruth homering, Cubs defeating Pirates at Wrigley Field, and Athletics and Cardinals winning tough battles to start the year.

New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Babe Ruth Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Cardinals Athletics Washington Cards Cincinnati

Banks Make Good Showing Helena

Banks in Montana show strong results with total deposits reaching $657,936,943 at the close of business March 25 across 110 state and one private bank. Leaks and discounts add $31,680,430.50 while undivided profits stand at $1,187,113.

Helena Montana

Napoleon Ebert Funeral in Livingston Highlighted by G A R Ties

Napoleon Ebert died at his home in Livingston after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at St Marys church with Mt Calvary cemetery interment. He served in Civil War era units including the Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry and First Wisconsin scouts. He left a wife, two sons Oliver and Pat, and a daughter Mrs Ralph Kirscher.

Napoleon Ebert Ebert Livingston St. Mary’s Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry First Wisconsin Special Scouts

Iowa Dairy Cattle Test Protests Rally Governing Officials

Tipton Iowa April 11 county farmers protest compulsory tuberculosis tests for dairy cows despite threats of state militia aid. After a Des Moines conference Governor Turner schedules talks with protest leaders to adjust grievances amid demands over test reliability indemnity and quarantine concerns.

Tipton Iowan Cedar County Des Moines Dan Turner

Will of Harry W. Child Admitted To Probate

The Will of Harry W. Child was admitted to probate in district court yesterday by Judge W. H. Poorman after testimony was heard. The estate, valued at over $100000, includes realty and personal property. Child died February 4 in La Jolla California. The bulk of the property goes to his widow and his daughter and son in law William M Nichols. A son Huntley Child receives an annuity of 1800 per year until age 55 and cancellation of debts owed to his father. The estate is estimated at more than 1 000 000 by associates familiar with his enterprises.

Huntley Child

Butte Church Wins Full Estate Of Local Painter

District Judge J. J. Lynch ruled the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America may inherit the entire estate of Olaf Hauge, a Butte painter. Hauge left about $12,000 to the church, denying his brother, a half sister and other relatives. The relatives challenged the will claiming Montana and Minnesota law issues. The decision could affect similar bequests under litigation.

Butte J. J. Lynch Norwegian Lutheran Church of America Olaf Hauge Hauge Minnesota Montana

Selters Elected Pomona Police Judge Beats Hinman

John B. Selters, formerly of Big Timber and twice Sweet Grass county attorney, was elected Pomona police judge defeating Harry H. Hinman by about 700 votes as Pomona voters elected a new mayor and other officials. Selters writes that the role pays 150 dollars monthly and may involve frequent Los Angeles court work, with continued practice in local civil court up to 1,000 dollars. He plans to visit Big Timber again and recalls old residents and Boulder River fishing.

John B. Selters Big Timber Sweet Grass County Pomona Calif Selters Board of Education Harry H. Hinman Hinman Los Angeles California Pioneer Big Boulder River

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Hoover Kermit Archibald Roosevelt B. A. Wallingford B. A. Wallingford, Jr Landon Nicholas Bernard Hummell Miss Reeves Veterans’ Relief Chief Justice Senator Walsh Chuck Klein Phillies New York Giant Giants Charley Root Chicago Pittsburgh Wes Ferrell Cleveland Chicago White Sox Boston Braves St. Louis Browns Brooklyn Robins Detroit Tigers Park County Madison Wis Battle of Baton Rouge Fort Hudson Camp Bribelen Charles Angus Fon du Lac Oliver Pat Springdale Ralph Kirscher Clyde Park G.A.R John M. Conron J. E. Swindlehurst J. A. Savage Portnoy Iowa Harry W. Child Butte Church J. B. Selters
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