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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
4
The Traders Company withdraws from Big Timber citing no fire protection. The warning echoes across the nation as Miss Vicksburg also cancels policies. Citizens are urged to act immediately to establish fire protection before more insurers withdraw.
House committee rewrites the irrigation bill to bar speculative land entries and to confirm states retain rights to interstate streams. The changes follow suggestions from President Roosevelt.
Scientists report many insecticides sold to farmers are diluted before use explaining poor pest control. House leaders vow stricter caution on accepting gifts from Denmark after a royally costly Christmas gift episode. Embassy members to Edward's coronation will cover own expenses.
In a split among lawmakers, Democrats in both chambers fail to reach consensus on Cuban reciprocity measures. No clear compromise emerges as debates continue this session.
A pleasing program Tuesday night featured piano solos by Mrs. J H Moore and Miss Criss and Miss Allen, vocal solos by W F Gilmour and A A Walker, songs by Caulkins Gilmour Murray and Wearne, recitations by Gretchen Everett Nellie Allen, readings by Caulkins W A Moore Walker Harrison, a drill and tableau by eight young ladies. A good attendance enjoyed the event and receipts totaled 38 dollars.
The Board of County Commissioners met in special session April 15 1902 with FF Irvine chairing and R J McConnell O B Nevin and J H Moore present. Bid results for bridge plank from Willard and Post were reviewed and Willard bid accepted with added delivery terms.
The state board of livestock commissioners met in Helena and honored Sweet Grass county by naming Hon. J. N. Kelly presiding in the president's absence. The group approved adding inspectors for several counties to be appointed by May 1 to oversee shipments, catch cattle thieves, and gather evidence for arrests. Counties receiving inspectors include Broadwater Jefferson Meagher Cascade Dawson Silver Bow Powell Deer Lodge Missoula Beaverhead Yellowstone and Sweet Grass.
The charity ball committee reports supper and music costs for Frank Bliss and A J Bryant, ticket sales of 77 at 82.50 totaling 192.50, cash on hand 877.00, and itemized expenses for lights, piano, calling, waxing, ice, sherbet, and printing. The committee thanks Mr Dior Mr Sheridan Mr Hannah and all helpers for use of the hall and support.
Judge Henry convened court yesterday and adjourned to Wednesday April 23 after assigning cases. Dockets include Gurney vs Hatch on note, DeHart vs Mcleod account, Youmans divorce set, Prevost vs Woolen Mills appeal, Guinan divorce, and several Montana criminal matters with April trial dates. Jurors drawn include Gilmour Sanders Latty Rapstad Webb and others from Big Timber Melville Howie Columbus Grey Cliff.
A G Keller suffered two strokes of apoplexy last Sunday and is confined to his room at the Grand Hotel. The first attack occurred about 10 am as he was crossing to the hotel. after treatment he moved to his room. A second attack followed near 1 pm, milder, and he rests well with expected return to business in a day or two.
A 28 member Modern Woodmen of America camp was organized last Friday night by deputy state organizer R D Kenny. The new unit named Big Timber Camp No 10610 will meet weekly in K of P Hall at 8 30 PM. Officers include C A Cauilkins V C Ira McClure advisor A K Wearne banker A T Murray clerk George M Briner escort John Kirkwood watchman Robert Smothers sentry J H Ammerman Ed West and J Ingle as managers.
Mrs John Coad of St Keveene Cornwall England died at 66 after a weeklong illness of paralysis. Her husband Mr Coad a Cornwall County Council member and longtime political figure. six children survive, four in England present at her passing.
Miss Anna L Harwood, 38, longtime training department head at State Normal Dillon, died in Dillon last Friday of pneumonia. She attended the recent teachers institute and, in her brief career, earned wide respect as one of the state’s best instructors in teaching methods.
Sheriff Fallang recovered the Keller horses after a bold pursuit that spurred the thieves to abandon the animals. He then traced the Davis horse to a pasture near the Jenizen ranch on the Musselshell about 80 miles away and brought it back.
The Epworth League was organized in the Methodist church last Sunday evening. C. R. Daniel was elected temporary president and C. P. Smith temporary secretary. A nominating committee including the pastor Misa Bryant and Mrs. F. H. Whitfield was formed to select officers for the term. Regular meetings will be held every Sunday one hour before preaching.
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