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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1939

Page

4

Twenty-Seven Years Of The Pioneer At Its Present Ownership

The Pioneer reflects on twenty seven years under current ownership and its pledge to independence. It recalls battles with the Ku Klux Klan and some local business interests over roads and public works, praising completed projects like a new water plant and safer highway routes. The piece notes continued editorial autonomy and thanks loyal readers.

Pioneer Rew Ku Klux Klan Lions Club J. A. Adams Great Falls No. 10 McLeod Street Sixth Avenue Big Timber Western Progressive Jerome Williams Big Timber Pioneer

Golden Jubilee edition honors Montana history by Williams

The Big Timber Pioneer releases a sixteen page Golden Jubilee issue printed on golden paper. Editor Jerome Williams crafts a detailed chronological history of Big Timber and Sweet Grass county with over 125 views and pictures. The edition emphasizes historical value over revenue and reflects careful planning by Mr and Mrs Williams.

Livingston Enterprise Montana Jerome Williams Big Timber Pioneer Big Timber Sweet Grass County Williams

The Pioneer’s Anniversary at Big Timber

The Big Timber Pioneer marks fifty years with a golden anniversary edition. Jerome Williams, owner and editor, presents 16 pages of historical material, photos, and stories about pioneer residents. Former editor Jean P. Decker, a Black Hills rider, is noted, and Williams’ half century of leadership is highlighted as a preface to a future chapter.

Billings Big Timber Pioneer Jerome Williams Williams Pioneer Jean P. Decker Pony Express Black Hills Miles City Gazette Livingston

County Commissioners Proceedings Dec 4 1939

The board meets with W. H. Halls Theo. T. Olson and Thos. Anderson present. Claims are examined and ordered paid from General Fund and other accounts. Minutes read and approved. adjourn to Dec 5.

W. H Halls Theo. T. Olson Thos. Anderson E. O. Overland E. H. Ellingson Margaret Deegan Jerome Williams Ted Kepler Mike Kepler A. T. Ellison A. I. Berg R. C. Johnson al McComb Continental Oil Co Standard Oil Co Emmett J. Deegan Oil Knapp’s Lacklen Oil Co Yale Oil Corp Petty Cash Freight J. D. Adams Co Bvagel Smart H. B. Blair Motor Co Same Marshall Wells Co Poor Fund Jim Woods Relief Leo Cubbison E. Darling Same Olena Hoyem Same Mary E. Willard Same Mary F. McVey Same John Feeley Same J. W. Chattin Same Frank Boyd A. J. van Patten Mamie G. Shutts Coughlin Oo. Cae Eeee Merrirey Nebel Jake Plaggerman Sawyer Stores Inc. Groceries Churchill & Amery Same Safeway Stores Elmer Tucker Jack Harper Cit. Bank Jack Harper Same Gunder Birkeland Russell Shaffer Same Paul Fischer Same Frank Chase Same Missioners E. R. Patterson General Paul Snyder Dean Lowry Chas. O. Hathaway Dick Armstrong E. H. Amick Court Ralph C. Jarrett Walter H. Osborne Dean i Lowey Teak Patten Bertha Cremer Nils Petersen Geo. C. Barbee F. W. Keltz M. Roe Conoco Labor Relief Office R. A. Traver Coal Flasted Drug Co Bert Murray Cole Drug Co Braaten Naeon Standard Service Almeda Hermanson Byansients E. M. Murray Arnold Helen Hoem Deputy Court Co Jones Clarence Erickson Harry Wagner Frances Price B. T. Home Tel. Co C. A. Bishop State Dept. Public Welfare Dept. Onate Welfare Ae Christensen Care Mvebaphoes Roy Gudney Irvin Miller Lumber General F and Jerome Williams Printing and Supplies Tribune Printing & Supply Co Ceeeee Ullman Lumber Co Bailey Hardware Same KB Chemical Co Harper& Bros. Same D. Graff Same Ast Lumber Co Magnai Faonery Co A. “Pty Ardenohen Clarence’ Erickson Supplies ANG Jadot Brown & Sharpe Co Dorman Kellogg Insurance Fairground L. L. Buchanan Rent—Resettlement Office Milas Coster John W. Goosey Sigrid Haugstad

Finland Refuses to Bomb Civilians. Moscow Silent

Helsinki reports its armed forces will not bomb civilian populations or unfortified cities and calls for reciprocal restraint. President Roosevelt had urged both sides to publicly affirm nonattack of civilians. Moscow had not replied. Finnish denial of poison gas charges follows Russian broadcasts.

Washington Finland Roosevelt H. F. Arthur Schoenfeld United States of America State Department Moscow Legation

Church notices and services announced for Sunday

St. Marks Mission Church School resumes next Sunday at 10 oclock with Holy Communion at 11 led by Bishop Henry H. Daniels of Montana. Congregational Church reports Sunday School at 9 45 and 10 with an 11 oclock service. Choir rehearsals advance to Christmas concerts on Thursdays and Saturdays at 7 30. Evangelical Church prayer meeting tonight at 7 30 at E A Bieber home. Rev J H Oehlerking district superintendent arrives Saturday evening for the third quarterly conference and Sunday services. He will preach the communion sermon and present stereopticon missionary slides of Africa at 1 30 evening service. Public welcome.

St. Mark’s Mission Henry H. Daniels Montana Congregational Church Evangelical Church E. A. Bieber J. H. Oehlerking Oehlerking Africa

Dusting Off The Old Ones Visit Sparks Rail Route News

George Munroe of Melville visited here on Tuesday. A daily mail route, excluding Sundays, will run between this city and McLeod. Israel West lost a large stack of hay, likely from sparks from a passing train. Dan Floweree, a veteran cattleman, died in Atlanta last Friday after arriving in Virginia City in 1864. Andrew Bran, Big Timber-Contact stage driver, travels to Norway. Frank McComas of Reed Point bought land in Florida and plans to move due to his wife’s ill health. Work on a hospital foundation proceeds. Dr A P O Leary plans a story-and-a-half house with eight rooms on McLeod Street.

George Munroe Melville McLeod Israel West Dan Floweree Atlanta Virginia City Andrew Bran Norway Frank McComas Reed Point Florida A. P. O’leary McLeod Street

Pioneer Schools Close Two Weeks for Holidays

Judge James F. O Connor presided in court this Monday. A county road now runs from Busteed to Gibson. Jerome Williams acquires Pioneer business and plant in a new editorship and ownership change. Jean P Decker files Dec 5 1912. Melville store reopened by T G Blakeman. J E Mallory to take over Pioneer office from Charley McFarlin who resigns to Billings. Alois Zoliner dies after being struck by a train near Grey Cliff. verdict is accidental death.

Pioneer James F. O'Connor Busteed Gibson Jerome Williams Jean P. Decker Melville Ben Beinecke T. G. Blakeman J. E. Mallory Livingston Charley McFarlin Pioneer Office Billings Alois Zoliner Fred Sealoff Grey Cliff

Local notices and social notes from Pioneer files 1921

Gordon McLenson named deputy postmaster by H C Bade as Mildred Dean resigns. Marshal Foch visits city en route west. Mildred E Dean marries Albert F Wagner in Columbus with Kathryn Schmidthofer and Harry Wagner attending. Taggart completes road contract Grey Cliff to city. Senator Patrick Patten visits. Northern Pacific settles with County Treasurer Bray for 38571 28. A 6.15 acre Widdicombe estate land deal near Mud Creek and Fish Creek sells for 72821 36 to W A Sage of California representing California IL Co.

Gordon McLenson H. C. Bade Mildred Dean Marshal Foch Mildred E. Dean Albert F. Wagner Columbus Kathryn Schmidthofer Harry Wagner Taggart Grey Cliff Worland Wyo Pioneer Files Patrick Patten Northern Pacific Bray Joe Widdicombe Mud Creek Fish Creek J. E. Barbour H. P. Franklin Widdicombe Estate W. A. Sage Caliene California Il Co

Ireland Declares Free Robert R Lindsay and Doris Webb

Ireland has been declared a free. Robert R Lindsay and Doris Alene Webb were issued a marriage license Monday. The local high school basketball team defeated Manhattan 30 to 20 with Whalen and Hathaway as forwards Campbell at center and Parker Nepstad as guards.

Ireland Robert R. Lindsay Doris Alene Webb Manhattan Whalen Hathaway Campbell Parker and Nepstad

O Connor Seeks Support for Snake River Irrigation Plan

Congressman Jim O'Connor sizes up a possible Snake River irrigation project and says he is in Washington to serve not dictate. He urges constituents to send letters on issues of concern and expects an army engineers report could trigger 35 to 50 million dollars in federal funding for the plan. He will return to his Meagher county ranch for a few days.

Snake River O'Connor Washington Army Engineer Chamber of Commerce Meagher County

City Council Notes Death of J. J. Michels

The Big Timber Montana City Council adopted resolutions praising the late J. J. Michels who died on November 16, 1939. The measure extends sympathies to his widow and family and orders an engrossed copy be given to them and filed in the minutes. Mayor O Nordstrom and councilmen C D Graff R A Traver A L Schump Louie M Solberg signed.

J. J. Michels City of Big Timber Montana O. Nordstrom J. A. Lowry

Death of Former Mayor J. A. Lowry on November 12, 1939

Community records announce the passing of J. A. Lowry, former mayor and respected citizen, noting sorrow at the loss and extending condolences to his associates as city minutes reflect the tribute.

Turkeys for sale and rental notices in Montana news

Will receive turkeys Dec 16 and 18. Fifteen thousand pounds wanted at highest market price by Cold Storage Market and W R Stokes. Wanted to rent a small irrigated stock ranch in McLeod by W C Bowman. Strayed: two black horses branded LW right hip, notify Lars Waaland Reed Point. For Sale: Rambouillet and Crossbred bucks by D D Johnson Melville. For Sale or Rent: small irrigated ranch with 7 room house outside city limits, phone 32 K or Box 19-11.

W. R. Stokes W. C. Bowman McLeod, Mont Lars Waaland C-O John Waaland Reed Point Mont

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United States Cars Commissioners E. H. Amick E. R. Cook Eleanor Clark J. D. Oily Justice of Peace Montana Power Co Industrial Accident Board Assessmene Connelly Machinery Co Montana Hardware Co Hines Motor Supply Co E. U. Bee Glass & Paint R. A. Bray Same Johnson's Store E. L. Kepler Arthur H. Sibbit Montana Power Co. Light CO Northwestern Auto Supply Co Lovelake Motor ‘Supply ‘Co Firestone Auto Supply & Service Petrie Machinery Co J. H. Clark Motor Parts Co ANG Powel Ok Cece Ceeeese Cere Te Industrial Accident Board Assessmens Modern Blacksmith Shop Yopaits Oon Ceeceese Cssscene Nee Ease Poor Fund Sabecns P. Holtan Care V. Beiducatedatschen & Glomlaland Odi Helsinki Jim O'Connor C. D. Graff R. A. Traver A. L. Schump Louie M. Solberg Councilmen Deer Creek Ladies Aid Barney M. Brannin Brannin Fred W. Schallock Melville, Mont W. H. Langford John M. Hiner Bear Creek Fromberg R.A. Traver
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