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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
1
Miss Adelaide M. Ayer spent Dec 3 to 8 in Sweet Grass county explaining the state’s new course of study and the plan to combine and alternate classes. Seven meetings with teachers trustees and patrons discussed improving one room rural schools to prepare students for a wartime future.
Missoula reports the Northern Pacific railway will install a private telephone system linking Rocky Mountain division headquarters in Missoula with Livingston and east, Spokane, and coast points. The project, starting by year end, involves 42 stations with switchboards, cables, and instruments to speed rail operations and may extend from St. Paul to Tacoma.
Andrew M. Clark of Springdale resigned from the county board after moving from Sweet Grass to Park County to run a mercantile business. The resignation was accepted by two remaining members and Judge Stark, who will appoint a successor, with George A. Leasby named in a petition.
A petition for the best commissioners in Montana circulated in the city and signed by Republicans, Bull Moosers and Democrats. Another petition from Melville asks Orville A. Grey be named. The new commissioner will serve until January 1, 1919, with a four year term for the successor in the next election and a six year term for the next chairman’s successor.
Washington reports the destroyer Jacob Jones torpedoed in the war zone by a German sub last Thursday night. Three officers and seventy-three men believed sunk, with ten rescued unnamed. Vice Admiral Sims provides sparse details as Secretary Daniels confirms broader losses including the Chauncey earlier in foreign waters.
Recruits listed last week in Pioneer include Will Ellison and George Smith who returned after failing the eye test. Forty two names plus additional men now join Billings personnel at Fort Wright Washington from last week. The group includes Lynn T. Sanders and many others with origins in Montana Idaho and Washington.
Washington announces new draft rules effective December 15 giving harsh treatment to men failing to register on June 5. Convicted registrants will be listed at the top of the first call class to ensure they are summoned early, barring exemptions. Pending suspended sentences will also place men at the top of the first class.
John Overhuls son of T C Overhuls was born near Plainview Texas on September 21 1888. The family moved through Grey Cliff Montana Idaho and Washington before settling near Melville Montana. His illness worsened and he died at his sister Mrs Struthers home in Big Timber on December 7 1917 aged 29 years 3 months. He leaves three sisters and four brothers.
Halifax reports the Mont Blanc munitions explosion caused an estimated four thousand deaths with 3,000 bodies recovered. relief efforts mobilized by Americans and Canadians include Red Cross surgeons nurses and volunteers. 20,000 destitute residents seek shelter clothing and food as infrastructure and water services struggle to cope.
Washington news reports that Congress declared a state of war with the Austro-Hungarian government, authorizing the president to use armed forces. The vote in the Senate was 74 to 0 and in the House 363 to 1, with Representative London the sole dissent. President Wilson signed the resolution tonight.
Thirteen members of the 24th infantry were executed at Fort Sam Houston for complicity in the Houston riots of August 23. Of 63 men tried, 41 received life sentences. The executions occurred at 7:17 this morning on the military reservation in San Antonio Texas.
The women's club met at Mix Selmer Solberg's home last Thursday despite stormy weather. A good attendance welcomed two new members and a well carried program featured an entertaining paper read by Mrs. L. C. Helm.
The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. E R Patterson on Thursday Dec 20 at 2 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all general club members interested in this department.
The United States declares a state of war with the Austro Hungarian government. Congress authorizes the president to use all naval and military forces and government resources to conduct and terminate the war. The nation pledges its resources to this effort.
Washington reports show demand for war savings stamps outstripping supply as the campaign opens to raise 2 million dollars before January 1 1919. Post offices faced long lines, banks rushed for stamps, and applications poured in from drug stores cigar stores factories and schools for agents.
Washington reports the Fuel Administration warns coal dealers that refusal to cooperate with federal efforts will trigger diversion of shipments to compliant firms. A Philadelphia firm denied the charges and pledged full cooperation as the deadline passes.
The High School five defeated the Big Timber All Star squad 54 to 15 in an informal Thursday afternoon game. Notable performers were Busha Mjelde Severance Lyons with youth outrunning age as Sweet Grass prep teams eye 1917 state honors.
A competitive examination to fill a vacancy at the U S Military Academy at West Point will be held in Montana on January 9 1918. Cities listed include Anaconda Billings Bozeman Butte Dillon Glasgow Glendive Great Falls Hamilton Havre Helena Kalispell Lewistown Livingston Miles City Missoula and Roundup.
Garnell, Dec. 7. The largest Montana steer this year, weighing 1 780 pounds, was sold in Chicago by George G. Mills who had just returned from the Windy City. It brought 12 cents a pound, totaling 226.95 dollars.
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