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Newspaper

Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1927

Page

4

New Year Tragedy Ends Lite- Ot James Roberts

The article recounts a New Year tragedy in which James Roberts was killed by gunfire following a series of incidents. Henry Hunt was captured after a pursuit ending at the J. B. Scyphers ranch. coroner’s jury ruled Roberts died from gunshot wounds fired by Hunt. Hunt faces murder charges. Woodall held in jail. Horace S. Davis assists prosecution. Roberts, 38, World War veteran, had worked on area ranches. his mother and brother live in Cranbrook, B. C. The body rests at Patterson's undertaking parlors awaiting arrival.

Rees Snyder Eryering Eran Dolla Woodall Ee Hunt Henry Stele Mr. Rickman Hunt W. A. Griffith Rickman Griffith Whitsel Miller Om Horace S. Davis Billings D. J. Walvoord J. W. Davis Sam Solberg Hans Roe J. Gallagher J. H. Wick Roberts Henry Hunt Lewistown Harvey Cort Reed Point Montana

Mrs Ross Defeated As Wyoming Governor

Nellie Tayloe Ross, first woman governor in U S history, turned over the office to Frank C Emerson after a Monday vote. Despite carrying most Wyoming counties including her home area, she lost Casper and Cheyenne by about 1,000 votes. The Pioneer editor notes Casper Cheyenne women chiefly fueled the defeat amid gender tensions.

Nellie Tayloe Ross United States Frank C. Emerson Chatauqua Ross Emerson Wyoming Casper Cheyenne The Pioneer

Governor Erickson's Second Year Seen as Successful

The Montana governor's message to the joint assembly praises fiscal progress with about a one million dollar debt reduction since July 1, 1925. It commends a peaceful state, contrasts with former administration, and notes harmonious cooperation among state officers and parties.

John E. Erickson Joint Assembly Erickson Montana Dixon Republican Party State House

County Commissioners Form 1927 Budget and Warrants

January 3 1927 meeting notes show election of Reider Anderson as chairman for two years. Claims approved include per diems salaries mileage printing office rents and various supplies for county offices. Road petition reception and viewer appointments noted. January 4 1927 session approves poor relief payments and county physician fees and supplies.

Maud W. McKenney E. E. Aldrich Nellis Soneysy Green ‘Blakeley Mary R. Crase W. Ewan Albert Ellison D. E. Kaufman Alice O. Phelps Grase Louie’ Plaggemeyer Otto Fisher Es Co Kellogg Mere. Co Witten Battery Station Commercial Bank and Trust Comeh U. S. Piety & Guaranty Ace U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Citizens State Bank Liberty Bonds Royal Indemnity Co Scandinavian American Bank American Surety Co T. C. Cole Martin Crest Sherif Fred J. Ellisom Harry MecComb C.c Harry Murray Stanley Rudd Harold Midsness Noahs Balloo Ross Smyder Sam Fallang Otis Rudd Tom M. Jasper HH. G. Buster Do i. Nee Chas. L. Bryan Frank Whitsel Reider Anderson W. A. Conwell Board of County Commissioners G. A. Leashy Theo T. Olson Chas. Bryan Fand Reider Anderson G. A. Loasby Norninst Daesone Coegnessenoese Theo. T. Olson Iscsi Churchill & Amery Office R. A. Traver Court House Bert Willard Botti D. Claiborn Anc Tural Agent McDowell Co McCracken & Henry Office Alva L. Lamb J. A. Lowry Carl H. Hausserman A. V. Kinder Irvin Miller

Reed Point Residents Return From Holiday Visits

Reed Point residents dispersed after the holidays with travels to Ravenna Nebraska Bozeman Montana Roundup North Carolina Totals report a weeklong school vacation ends as families resume routines. Milo Collins travels to Columbus for appendicitis surgery while teachers W M Brownfield and Eva Mac Elgin return to duty and Jordan Montana.

Jake Wagner Ravenna Nebr George Moore Bozeman and Vicinity Beatrice Fulford Jack Williams Billings Jack Cannon Chas. Bauer Towner N. C Milo Collins Columbus W. M. Brownfield Eva Mac Elgin Jordan Mont John Rash Lulu Moore Alice Glen Salt Lake City Utah

Annual Meeting of Big Timber Building & Loan Assn

Notice states the Big Timber Building and Loan Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the Citizens State Bank on Monday January 17 1927 at 7 oclock p.m. The purpose is to elect trustees and transact any other business proper to come before the meeting. Ut L Lewis secretary.

Big Timber Building & Loan Association Citizen’s State Bank

Tide and Stanford Battle To 7 7 Tie At Rose Bowl

Alabama and Stanford battled to a 7 7 tie in the Rose Bowl with about 60 000 in attendance. The Tide rallied late but failed to break the deadlock, leaving both teams scoreless after the fourth minute.

Alabama Crimson Tide Southern Stanford Palo Alto

George W. Moore Visits in Big Timber This Week

George W. Moore of Gibson was seen visiting residents and merchants in Big Timber this week, signaling friendly ties between communities and returning regional contact.

George W. Moore Gibson

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