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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1935

Page

2

Hit-Run Man Pleads Guilty in Sidney District Court

Steve Macias a Mexican pleaded guilty to hit and run driving in district court at Sidney and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary by Judge Frank P Leiper. He was apprehended two days before the trial after denying involvement. Esther Dahl, a Holly Sugar factory lunch room worker, was struck by an unknown driver whose vehicle sped away. Dahl suffered a broken arm and severe cuts but is recovering at home in Sidney.

Steve Macias Sidney Frank P. Leiper Macias Esther Dahl Holly Sugar Factory Dahl

State Pioneer Dies at Malta Montana

Tom Carter, unmarried, who arrived in Montana in 1885 amid vigilante violence, died at a Malta hospital of heart trouble. He would have been 81 in February, arrived in Bear's Paw region in 1889 after yeas in the horse business, and later worked for Pike Landusky on various ranches and mining claims. Carter witnessed historic events and spent years prospecting, with a later life of impaired health and hospital care.

Tom Carter MontAna Edmonson Helena Malta Carter Bear’s Paw Mountains William Carter Missouri Jim Barnard North Fork Sunriver Chinook Pike Sandusky Pike Rock Creek Little Roackies Zortman Sandusky Little Ben Landusky Bob Ormond Jew Jake Pike Landusky Havre Kid) Curry Eith Mounains

Campaign to Eliminate Bootleggers in Montana State Stores

Montana liquor control board launches a drive to report customers buying large quantities for resale. Secretary Ray McLanahan says 169 state stores will report suspected buyers. permits cost 2 dollars annually and daily limits are under five gallons.

Montana State Liquor Control Board Ray McLanahan McLanahan Montana

Cascade County Appeals Tax on Automobile Shipment

Cascade county appeals a tax ruling involving Ford Motor Co Universal Credit Co and Kincaid Motor Co seeking to restrain taxation on a train load of cars delivered in Great Falls on March 9 The county seeks $2954 in taxes asserting exemption due to Montana status on March 1 and appeals the case.

Cascade County Ford Motor Co Universal Credit Co Detroit Kincaid Motor Co Great Falls Montana

State House Emergency Action for Old Age Grants

County commissioners may issue emergency warrants on county poor funds to pay old age assistance grants due to a shortage in the poor fund. Attorney General Nagle delivered the opinion at the request of Silver Bow county's attorney.

Nagle Silver Bow County

Attorney General Rules Deeds In Lien Tax Payments Invalid

The attorney general states county treasurers cannot accept deeds to real estate as payment for delinquent tax liens. The constitutional prohibition bars such practices, issued at the request of Phillips County Attorney Fred C. Gabriel.

Nagle Fred C. Gabriel Phillips County

Montana woolgrowers plan convention program in Bozeman

D. W. Crittenden of Montana State College head of the convention committee says the Montana Woolgrowers annual meeting will be January 16 to 18 at Bozeman and the state college. Headquarters will be Hotel Baxter with 10 a.m. registration January 16. A general meeting will outline committee instructions and the committees will meet after the session.

Montana Woolgrowers Bozeman State College D. W. Crittenden Baxter

Abatement Suits Dismissed in Butte Cigar Nuisance Case

Judge T E Downey of Silver Bow district court dismissed actions by Attorney General Nagle seeking a one year abatement of two Butte cigar stores alleged to be common nuisances due to gambling. States attorneys had said the ruling could be appealed to the Montana Supreme Court.

T. E. Downey Silver Bow Nagle Butte Cigar States Supreme Court

Last US caribou survive in Minnesota bog north of Upper Red Lake

In Minnesota a small herd of native caribou remains in a boggy swamp north of Upper Red Lake. The animals represent the last native caribou in the United States proper.

Upper Red Lake Minn United States

Watermelon Sustains Darfur in Dry Season

An authority notes about 2500 profane expressions in English while observing that many men use them fluently. In Darfur, Africa, there is no permanent water supply in the dry season making watermelons prized for thirst quenching relief.

Darfur Africa

Beaver Trapping Permits Issued by State Game Commission

The state game commission has issued 148 permits to land owners and lessees to trap beaver. Trapping is limited to areas where beavers cause damage. Beaver skins must be tagged by a deputy game warden or sent to the commission for tagging before shipping or sale.

State Game Commission Commission

State to Publish Monthly Wild Life Pamphlet

The state game and fish commission authorizes a monthly pamphlet detailing board activities on wildlife conservation and hunting and fishing. It will be mailed to principal dealers and civic centers for free distribution to sportsmen statewide.

State Game and Fish Commission

Jefferson County Leads State in Early 1935 Tax Remittance

Jefferson County was first in the state to send its share of the first half 1935 taxes to the state treasurer, followed by Missoula County. Jefferson remitted 15317 compared with 13146 last year while Missoula sent 40968 this year versus 41841 last year.

Jefferson County Missoula County Jefferson Missoula

Smallpox and Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in Montana

Seventy new smallpox cases were reported to the state board of health last week, mainly from northeastern Montana. Scarlet fever saw 159 new cases centered in Missoula, Billings, and Butte. Dr. B F Kilbourne, state epidemiologist, issued another warning urging precautions to curb the epidemics.

State Board of Health Montana State Board Missoula Billings Butte B. F. Kilbourne

Glacier County Oil Lands Suit Upheld by Court

The Montana state supreme court affirms the district court ruling in favor of Glacier County Barnes Bros. Inc. and others in a quiet title action over oil and gas lands. C. E. Frisbie sued Glacier County and heirs of Stella Scroggins but the court found no valid cause of action.

Glacier Court State Supreme Court District Court of Glacier County C. E. Frisbie Barnes Bros., Inc John W. Coburn Stella Scroggins

Orphans' Home Romance Sparks Board Deliberation

A 16 year old inmate at Twin Bridges Montana orphan home loves a 60 year old man and seeks marriage. The manager reports that the man sends letters flowers and candy violating rules. The state education board will revisit the issue after the school year and will not consent to the marriage now.

Montana Orphan’s Home Twin Bridges George H. Davey State Board of Education Davey

Park elk season opens with winter drive on Yellowstone line

Elk season starts once winter snows drive the Yellowstone herd into the area and runs until March 1. Sun River country season not extended. Little Belt mountains near Utica extended to January 15 to reduce the herd by 75. Elk hunting allowed Saturdays and Sundays in Carbon county until 25 head are removed.

Interest Is Shown in Diesel Course at Montana State

Montana State College hosts a 10 week diesel engines and tractors short course from January 6 to March 17. H E Murdock reports 39 students enrolled with over 100 tentative applications. Registration is limited to 40 students due to lab space, with a waiting list for withdrawals. Factory reps have promised equipment for the program.

Montana State College H. E. Murdock Perio

Skim Milk Foam Not Harmful to Calves in Trial

Montana State College dairy trial shows skim milk with foam did not cause scours bloat or unthriftiness in calves when fed in proper amounts. Excess skim milk may trigger problems. survey finds some farmers blame foam.

Montana State College Montana Negricultural Experiment Station J. O. Tretsven Jersey Montana State College, Agricultural Experiment Station Bozeman

Corrosion Inside Terminal Caps Causes Ignition Trouble

Inside the distribution head the corrosion that forms at the top of the terminal caps is frequently the cause of ignition troubles.

House plants need a bath as well as people

The article advises washing house plants to keep them bright. It suggests dipping or sponging to remove dust and grime, improving their appearance and health.

Zoom Good Pheasant Hunting Next Year

State Fish and Game Warden Kenneth MacDonald says hunters can expect good pheasant hunting next year. Montana game farm has liberated 9,323 birds in 47 counties after the season closed in November. More shipments to counties are planned and Chukar and California quail will be distributed in the spring.

State Fish and Game Kenneth MacDonald Montana Joe Hendricks California

Ouster Bid Against Chief Justice Sands Dismissed

W D Tipton appeals to remove Chief Justice W B Sands alleging violation of the corrupt practices act. Judge Robert C Stong of Billings district court in Lewis and Clark county finds Sands duly elected, dismisses the action, and awards court costs. South America has a population of

W. B. Sands Supreme Court W. D. Tipton Robert C. Stong Billings District Court Lewis and Clark County Sands

Helena Schools Set Jan Reopen Plan After Earthquake

The Helena school board approves reopening on January 6 and repairing four of the least damaged buildings after the October quake. Supt. Evans to schedule full-time classes while construc tion engineer Brunier presents safety plans. Repairs to Central Emerson Jefferson Broadwater total 6433 dollars, three weeks, with Hawsnosne estimated at 50 dollars.

Helena R. O. Evans HH. J. Brunier San Francisco Norman de Kay Brunier Central Emerson Jefferson Broadwater Brunner Hawsnosne

Tanning Hides and Leather Goods Prices

Beef hides for heavy lace leather priced at 4.00, deer calf and goat skins chrome tanned from 75c up. Making fur coats at 16.00, gloves or mittens 30c a pair and up. Harness leather offered at low prices. Circulars and tags available on request from Uber Tanning Co. Owatonna Minnesota.

Uber Tanning CO Owatonna Minn

Reduces Infection and Eases Pain Instantly

An old advisement promotes Bayer Aspirin gargle claiming it relieves soreness, reduces inflammation, and lowers infection. It warns buyers to ensure real Bayer Aspirin tablets are used for safe gargling and notes widespread distribution by specialists nationwide.

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