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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
2
For Rent three sleeping rooms in Charles Bryan residence. Phone 186 Y. AQ 21 Mrs E A Davis. For Rent Furnished 3 room house on north side. Phone 186 Y Mrs EB A Davis. For Sale or Rent 30x90 ft building. 7 11 J J Lacklen Co. Suits cleaned and pressed 1 81 50. We call for and deliver. Jack Watt
The article lists class order subjects for freshmen sophomores and juniors with a new Farm Economics course offered to juniors and seniors by Mr Daggett. Enrollment is open daily from 1 to 5 at the high school office.
In Williamson West Virginia two police factions clashed in the street injuring two officers and killing D. W. Deerfield and Harvey McGuire. Julius Lawson and James Kirkpatrick surrendered to authorities. Eyewitnesses say Lawson and Kirkpatrick fired first. McGuire died after a crossfire. The incident reflects long standing department strife and prompted county police to plan to prevent further clashes.
In Steubenville and Cadiz areas Ohio National Guard investigated after unionsupported crowds forced non union workers from three strip mines Tafa Cadiz and Winston Bear. Ten men disappeared as guards were deployed to maintain order amid non union operations.
Fred E Swift buys a new Chevrolet coach Eva Mae Elgin visits Big Timber guest Kathryn Zellers Bessie Deeney travels to Livingston L N Younger buys property near Catholic church Numerous residents attend rodeo or travel for dental work Stillwater and Sweet Grass caterpillars work on road project Farmers Elevator dissolves its ownership Occident Co to acquire Its stock sold at meeting A community picnic honors visitors Baxter family Reynolds and others gather at Connolly home Various locals attend church events and social outings
Each church posts its service plans for August 28 and early September. Lutheran Church lists English services on September 4 at 10 am and Melville at 3 pm. St Joseph's notes Mass at 9 am on the second Sunday and High Mass at 11 am on the fourth. Other churches announce no services or note vacation schools and afternoon events.
Remodeling at the Grand hotel in Big Timber proceeds under Billings contractors. The piece recounts the hotel's 1890 origin by Halverson Bros, past owners, and upgrades including a Warren street dining room, 60-seat dining capacity, 40 sleeping rooms, new carpets, and a $2500 cost estimate.
Local snippets list visitors from Billings Melcod and Elgin. Births occur at Big Timber creek with two newborns. Civic projects include a Catholic church addition and a high school awaiting brick. A forest fire near the Boulder area threatens timber and ranches, spreading rapidly after unknown origin.
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