Death of Montana pioneer Robert McClatchy in Melville
SEVENTY YEARS AGO December 24 1903 Robert McClatchy was found dead one mile from his Melville area home after his wagon and team returned empty. Doctors ruled he fell from the wagon hit his head and froze to death. He was 56, a Montana pioneer who came to Fort Benton in the 1860s and ran the Hearst stage station. The Big Timber lodge Knights of Pythias hosted a smoker with music and stories. An athletic association formed with officers listed.
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Robert McClatchy
Melville
New Year Brings Shifts and Shortages in Local Life
In 1974 the community faces new challenges from supply shortages to changing consumer behavior. Merchants report difficulty securing petroleum products and materials, while shoppers resist substitutes. Local figures note adaptation is needed as a tougher economic ball game unfolds. Tom Findley sells his stake in Big T Food Farm to Byron Manley, aiming to pursue longtime dreams. The Findleys expect to stay nearby despite upcoming travel fuel concerns.
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Byron Manley
Tom
Findleys
Pioneer Newspaper Big Timber Montana Dec 27 1973
The Dig Timber Pioneer prints weekly edition in Big Timber Montana serving Sweet Grass County since 1888. Subscriptions cost 6.25 in local counties and 7.25 elsewhere in the United States, with payment in advance.
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Pioneer
United States Post Office
Big Timber
Montana
Sweet Grass County
Springdale
Reed Point
United States
Pioneer reader opinions from Sofia Stratton
Dear Sir I shall be very happy to receive The Pioneer I miss Big Timber though we live in Dayton Washington Our town is small like Big Timber but my heart stays in that town I visit yearly to see our daughter a Denver teacher My husband is a tractor mechanic famed in Washington and beyond Yours truly Sofia Stratton Dayton Washington
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U.S
Dayton
Denver
Washington
Renewed call to find a second doctor for Sweet Grass County
In a pointed plea, local leaders urge a united, immediate effort to recruit another medical doctor for Big Timber and the Sweet Grass community. They warn of rising ambulance costs, hospital admissions, and gaps in emergency care as Dr. Ivey covers on-call needs. The piece calls for an active committee, fundraising, and an information campaign to plan and secure a replacement doctor.
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Sweet Grass County
Thomas Ivey
Big Timber
Ivey
Sweet Grass Community Hospital
Pioneer Home
Montana
America
Publication of Montana commissioners' proceedings questioned
Commissioners from several Montana counties opposed optional publication of proceedings, arguing it safeguards the public by showing how tax dollars are spent. They warn that making publication voluntary could invite mischief and erode trust, noting costs and the value to voters of transparency.
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Montana
Legislative Assembly
Montana counties seek bill to restrict publication of claims
An editor criticizes the Montana Association of Counties plan to amend the county printing law to exclude published claims and commissioners proceedings from public notices. The piece argues the move would curb the public right to know and urges broader, ongoing disclosure for counties, schools, cities, and the state.
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Montana
Irvin Hutchison
Liberty County Times
Montana Association of Counties
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Sweet Grass
Big Timber Cornet Band
BIG Timber Lodge Knights of Pythias
A. J. Bryant
W. C. Ryan
Thos. Lafond
Chas, Gates
Ben Kleinhessenlink
Old Roberts Jewelry
A. G. Hatch
J. P. Clark
Bert Pound
E. M. Hall
H. Witten
B. Kleinhessenlink
BIG Timber Pharmacy
Clyde Davis
Bailey and Lamb's
J. A. Lowry
Montana Banks
Anaconda Standard
Missoula Banks
Bozeman
Montana State College
University At
Andrew Billman
Harvey Woods
Pikes Peak
Alder Gulch
Colorado
Avalanche Gulch
Livingston
Paul Lamp
San Antonio
Texas
Paul
Arnold Mosness
Donald
Arizona
R. J. Niemi
Theron Fowell
Elks Lodge
Mikkel Breck
Bette Lomeland
Big Timber Lutheran Church
Mary Ann Work
Edwin Wingate Jordan
Lawrence Peterson
Jim McKay
By Larry Lowary
Tom Findley
P. O. Box
McLeod
Larry Lewary Wayre Tichenor
Sharon Mclees
Yours Truly
Sofia Stratton
Dayton, Wn
Montana Press Association
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