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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1911

Page

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Three More Defendants Held in Deputy Brann Killing

Macdonald Waymire and Ricketts faced murder charges tied to Deputy Sheriff Brann’s death. Sheriff Fallang rushed to arrest them after a Westward manhunt, bringing Macdonald and Waymire back to jail alongside Ricketts who remained held.

Brann Fallang Washington State Walt Waymire Duncan Macdonald Waymire Colfax Macdonald Spokane Ricketts Waymier

Forsythe Reports Threshing Ongoing in Gibson Area

B O Forsythe visited the city last Wednesday and said threshing continues in the Gibson neighborhood with unexpectedly good yields reported across fields.

B. O. Forsythe City Gibson

Christmas at the Grand Dinner With Live Orchestra

Landlord McKeever plans a memorable first Christmas under his management with a dinner from 6 to 9 pm. Wood's orchestra will perform a carefully chosen program during the meal. The menu features a wide array of French dishes, meats, sides, desserts, and beverages listed in full.

McKeever Wood

Capt Racket slated at Auditorium this month

The sole performance this month at the Auditorium features Capt. Racket a three act farce by the Alumi association. Cast includes Loran Wagner Obediah Dawson Tom Busha Timothy Tolman Ernest George and others with Miss Kathryn Adam and Mrs Tolman. A intermission solo by Mrs Dorman Kellogg precedes a concluding dance.

Alumi Association Capt Racket Loran Wagner Obediah Dawson Tom Busha Timothy Tolman Ernest George Mr. Dabray Ernest Patterson Hobson Baeips keeteyMesstonee Sam Pound Clarice

Big Timber Beats Columbus 44 to 18 in Local Basketball

Sweet Grass high school defeated Columbus 44 to 18 as Lamb Esp and Magelsen starred for Big Timber while Hoyem Moore and O Leary shared guard duties. The game featured strong first half scoring, a slower second half, and a post game dance for visiting players.

Sweet Grass High School Columbus Lamb Esp Magelssen Hoyem Moore O’leary Sam Pound James Annin C. V. Brown Ernest George

Forest Service and the Grazing Privilege

A. I. Potter of the forest service outlines grazing policy to the National Wool Growers at Omaha. He details range division, seasonal use, reductions to restore overgrazed lands, and efforts to expand usable range through watering sites and trails. He cites cattle and sheep numbers, replanting limits, and lambing in fences as efficiency gains.

Forest Service A. I. Potter National Woolgrowers’ Association Omaha Forest Bureau Mr. Potter Washington Idaho Montana

Christmas Spirit Brightens The Pioneer Greetings

The piece extols the season's joy and sentiment as the dying year nears its end. It emphasizes goodwill, friendship, and the happiness Christmas brings, urging readers to embrace the mood and cherish the holiday memories. The Pioneer extends Merry Christmas wishes to all readers.

School fund apportioned to 1108 children

The four mill county general school tax totaling 22 534 49 is apportioned by county superintendent Mrs Evans. Each child receives 20 43 for school age, with the distribution allocated to respective districts.

Evans

Wool shipments in Montana fall short yet show strong fleece weight

W R Sheldon reports Montana wool output for the year near 25 million pounds, only a quarter million below 1910, due to higher grease content. The 1911 clip averaged about 17 cents, with sales from May to August, totals around 36.75 million pounds marketed east.

W. R. Sheldon Sao Line Montana Northern Pacific Great Northern

Deputy Succeeds Him in State Auditor Role

Harry R. Cunningham resigned as state auditor and ex officio insurance commissioner on December 14, taking an offer to become vice president and general manager at Montana Life Insurance Co with a higher salary and permanent Montana residency. C. M. McCoy, deputy insurance commissioner, was named the new state auditor by Acting Governor Allen, promising continuity of Cunningham’s policies and office operations. McCoy is 87 and a native of Sheridan Montana.

Harry R. Cunningham Allen Cunningham Helena Montana Life Insurance Company Insurance Department Montana C. M. McCoy Gov. Allen McCoy

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