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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
1
A cryptic OCR fragment shows court distribution notes and a small amount of text including court references. No clear names, dates, or actions are legible beyond the indication of a court proceeding and distribution.
The article details a probate dispute with trust provisions for heirs including a $100 bequest and a church bequest, plus a separate opinion by Justice Holloway holding the efficiency commission could hire legal counsel beyond the attorney general. It covers the commission's duty to review state business policies and its hiring of Judge Pigott and C. G. Pew, their $1,000 claims, the attorney general’s ruling against payment, and the board of examiners’ allowance despite expected warrant refusals.
Belle Moore wife of KE J S Bozeman and daughter of Staunton of Helena died in Eureka Springs Ark after heart trouble. She was 38. Her body was to be moved to Helena for burial. Survived by husband and siblings Paul of Great Falls Staunton of Macon Mo Mrs Dave Higbie and Mrs Walker.
An unresting crowd of around a thousand gathered near Mulberry jail after a Black man was identified as a suspect in a fatal incident involving a white girl. A White woman, reportedly assaulted, died amid the surrounding chaos as the Black man was moved to Mulberry for confirmation.
A Helena Montana case records a writ of man sued by the state with the court ordering warrants in favor of We. T. land for legal fees. The item mentions Gorge Porter and Montana trade in a dispute over court costs and fees. The readable fragments indicate a legal action seeking fee recovery from an official.
The Pioneer compiles a name list of Democratic ticket acquaintances for voter guidance. Included are Roy E. Ayres Lewistown district judge James P. Bole Great Falls editor P. E. Burke last national convention delegate J FE Erickson Kalispell ex district judge Mrs Maggie Smith Hathaway Ravalli county representative T M Kehoe Yellowstone attorney and representative Charles J Kelly Butte resident Lewis Newman former Havre mayor J F O Connor Livingston lawyer R R Purcell Helena lawyer George L Ramsey Helena banker James M Reynolds Boulder Hot Springs manager W KR Stewart Bozeman former judge and Missoula clubwoman Mrs Tyler B Thompson and U S Senator Thomas J Walsh.
Prof W L Beers of Bozeman president of the Montana Farmers Union and A J Walrath president of the Montana Grain Growers will speak to county farmers next week. They will address Dry Creek school house Tuesday Grey Cliff Wednesday and Glasston Thursday. The two groups are now affiliated and aim to present their work benefits to farmers. All are invited.
Hon. E. M. Niles of Livingston told the Chamber of Commerce that in the Mercier versus Montana Power Co. case the trial showed one third of Yellowstone River flow through Livingston comes from Yellowstone Lake. He proposed a contemplated dam to hold water in reserve so spring snowmelt cannot flood lands along the river.
In Cleveland Ohio April 15 girls not in Evangelical churches may join the Young Woman's Christian Association as voting members after a declaration of personal faith. Delegates approved by 132 to 210. Local associations to cooperate with community agencies and study housing for young women, establish a room registry, and develop additional residences for those living away from home.
Fourteen men believed I W W strike pickets and one policeman were wounded by gunfire on the Anaconda road near the Neversweat mine at 4 10 PM. Doctors fear two of the alleged I W W will die as police search for three other wounded. Police reserves and a crowd gathered with tensions high as a housing raid followed initial shooting. County Attorney Rotering opened an inquiry with little conclusion.
Special bond election urged for 380000 to build a dormitory and add two stories to the manual training department. Voters told polls open 8 am to 6 pm for bonds, with primary polls 2 pm to 7 pm.
Hiram Johnson holds an early lead in the Nebraska presidential primary as 850 of 1840 precincts report. Wood trails, Pershing follows, with Bryan near the top four for delegate at large to San Francisco. Hitchcock leads for democratic endorsement as Mullen and Thompson contest for national committeeman.
Boston April 16. Robert Babson criticized alleged censorship power of Senator Smoot over all government publications. He said Smoot had a rider on a printing bill that would require approval by the committee chairman before any government document could be printed.
A conference in Helena gathered April 15 as the Democratic State Central Committee debated the state situation. Resolutions were passed before adjournment, with Governor Stewart and State Chairman Hugh R. Wells of Miles City among attendees. J Bruce of Butte and national vice chair ft eo were noted in attendance along with the vice presidency amb tien.
With 131 of 155 counties reported, Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer led in Georgia’s Democratic presidential endorsement race. Palmer held 48 counties and 132 convention votes, Watson 46 counties and 109 votes, Smith 37 counties and 89 votes.
Sheriff Long yesterday recovered a watch stolen from George Gapen east of Miles City after two bandits took a Studebaker car. The watch had been pawned to Orlando Miller for 20 dollars. A statewide description failed to catch the pair who visited the city and left before the card arrived. An earlier Beaverhead county encounter left a deputy sheriff and one bandit dead.
W D Marlow, formerly of the chrome company, returns to Livingston to start a hard surfaced road project between Gardiner and Cooke City. The 65 mile route follows the Yellowstone river with 24 trucks to haul ore to Gardiner station. The army engineer in charge notes wartime tests showing trucks can move freight 80 miles as cheaply as rail.
William Edwards, formerly of Lincoln Nebraska and now from Terry Montana, was assaulted by three men in Riverside park last night. He suffered a head wound, a stab wound in the side, torn mud-streaked clothing, and gashed injuries before collapsing near the Old Stand across from the parks. He received first aid from Bob Senale and described the attackers before losing consciousness.
Nearly forty farmers and local leaders gathered on the 15th to organize a Community club in Gibson. E. J. Mo Arthur Danschen and County Commissioner W A Carl spoke on club goals before members signed the roll. Directors chosen include W O Green Fred Boddy C E Wickland Richard Rye W J Hanks J Mitchell and Arthur Danschen. Officers named Joe Mitchell president Co E Wickland vice president Arthur Danschen secretary treasurer.
Chicago April 20 Homer S Cummings chairman of the democratic national committee today was selected to preside as temporary chairman of the national convention in San Francisco June 38 and deliver the keynote address outlining party policies. He attacked the republican majority for defeating the peace treaty and league of nations and accused them of corrupt election in Michigan.
Dillon Montana April 21 Sheriff C K Wyman of Beaverhead County was shot and killed on the main street by a horse thief pursued from Idaho Falls. The fugitive fled after the ambush, disabled the horse, and escaped on foot as posses from Monida Lima and Dillon chased. Sheriff Wyman, about 50, leaves a widow and a daughter.
In Toledo on April 19 merchants reported a denim shortage and higher prices for overalls. A clothier insisted there is no famine and noted sales at about 3.10 dollars per pair, predicting further price increases as prewar controls tighten.
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