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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
2
Commissioner J A Hall responds to W G Youmans and Hannah in a heated letter over a 1490 sheep and a house and lot added to Youmans assessable property. Hall defends his official duty and accuses Hannah of scurrilous attacks and shifting responsibility.
With head high and military step he approaches the muster officer to take an oath while imagining epaulet bars. He envisions rank and respect yet faces sneers from backers of his ambitions. He reflects that his fate suits a hypocrite who betrays a friend for gold.
Extracts show soldiers from Company C debating Hannah’s eyes opening before the vote. They claim supporters loved him and discuss a 16 to 1 ratio in ballots. They also joke about appointing two lance corporals for Willie and call him a dog robber for the company.
A humorous verbose sketch describes Willie Hannah in unflattering terms as a ragged figure likened to a tattered coat and a batters plug hat with a tail. The narrator recalls him as a big little boy suffering from an awkward bout of ill health.
The item notes Willie Hannah failed to reach captaincy and humorously accepts the title of captain’s dog robber, reflecting lighthearted sports or team humor. The tone is playful and local in a newspaper style.
The third national guard company, Company C, was mustered in Monday night by Adjt. Gen McCulloch with Lieut. Col. Harvey Bliss assisting. Fifty men signed the roll. uniforms and rifles are expected, budgets delay uniforms due to no appropriation. Officers elected include Capt G H Preston and 1st Lieut Bird Vestal with 2nd Lieut H Hanly. next meeting will name non commissioned officers. A tale of horse traders in Butte accompanies the notice.
Sells & Gray's circus drew crowded houses for both matinee and evening performances in Portland. The Eddy family led the acrobats with a seven year old on stage, Miss Edna Maarietta the bareback rider, and the Tybell sisters with the iron jaw act. The Bovulapus, Bovulapus creature and aerial acts by the Earl sisters impressed, while Orrin Davenport and William Riland provided standout feats. The show included clowns, a 15-freak sideshow, a ventriloquist, and a snake exhibition. The troupe travels next to Chehalis en route to Puget Sound.
Mrs Harry Cosgriff faced a near disaster when a buggy was abandoned to runaway horses after she stopped to open a gate. The team charged toward the river, dragging the buggy and tearing through two wire fences. The child was found unharmed beside the road, while the horses later returned home seemingly uninjured.
East Lynne a five act drama from Mrs Henry Wood's novel comes to the Opera House on Sept 3. Miss Courtenay Morgan leads a strong company with praised acting and compelling scenes promising an enjoyable and artistic performance.
New Miang Co Incorporated and Dry Creek Mining and Developing Co filed articles of incorporation with capital stock set at $200000. Directors include Ifugh Weaver W E Dickson of Miles City J G Youmaner W T Collins and H L Blake of Big Timber. Prospects in the vicinity are described as among the best in years and stockholders are optimistic.
John S. Homer, a Veazey & McDonald herder at the head of the Big Coulee, was killed by a lightning bolt during a storm Saturday evening as he left his cabin to tend sheep. Judge Pound conducted an inquest and the body was returned for burial. Homer, about 30, had worked for 16 days here, and hailed from Buffalo, New York, where his parents reside. a red line marked his instep.
A bright star has appeared, identified as Marie Lamour starring in A Wise Woman. Manager Busha says the discovery places her in a prominent observational position, with her radiance soon visible to the city.
Hilly Miles & Bros advertise saddle horses and dry mares for sale in Big Limber on September 4 and 5. Horses range from 14 to 5 hands high, ages 4 to 8 years, must be sound. Parties with horses to sell are urged to bring them in.
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