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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
4
A brief notice from Montana reports a Thursday afternoon event led by manager Sheridan Ry and SHERIDAN. The item confirms location in Montana and mentions organizer names in a clipped OCR fragment.
Fragment mentions Big Timber post office and second class mail status, indicating a formal notice related to mail matter.
The article accuses Hannah of repeated perjury claiming he lied about fair trials and judge bias. It details his oath about prejudice of Judge Henry and offers to move trials to other judges or counties. It portrays him as fearing neighbors and lacking moral courage while attacking respected local officials.
W J Hannah argues he cannot obtain a fair trial by jury in this county. He contends the jury pool is biased and unfair. Citizens have shown him kindness and charity, suggesting he has been treated leniently and that his rights were not violated.
The council moves to provide fire protection for the town and expects broad public endorsement. Officials note past delays due to lack of funds and announce plans to acquire effective chemical apparatus despite no local water system. Such gear is common in cities and has saved thousands of dollars in property.
A respected pastor turned state senator admits he is a living lie. He acknowledges the people who elected him now despise him and cannot expect a fair trial from twelve impartial jurors.
The article praises brave young men who, despite intense heat and personal danger, remained at their posts and prevented a serious conflagration by stopping the fire at its starting point.
The Yule Hannah case enters a new phase as Hannah seeks a change of judge claiming bias. An affidavit argues lack of fairness before Judge Henry and Judge Loud, with trial proposed to be before Henry without a jury or moved to Gallatin county, raising cost concerns for Mr Yule.
Estray notice seeks owner for a red yearling steer found near Big Timber in October. The animal bears brands B on the right thigh and right ribs with an indistinct right shoulder brand. owner must claim the animal and cover advertising costs. Also notes cattle branded D X on left ribs are the property of the undersigned and will be taken up where found.
Alderman Blakes has negotiated with fire equipment makers and the council approved a contract with the Babcock Co of Chicago for two 65 gallon chemical engines and a steel hook and ladder truck with ladders poles axes and buckets for 1350 f o b St Paul The plan is to place the truck and one chemical engine in one town section and the other chemical in another section Three volunteer companies will be organized for the chemicals and the H and L truck.
The old Doyle house occupied by Mrs. Burnside the dressmaker burned Saturday morning. Fire spread quickly due to paper and cloth lining. Mrs. Burnside and two children lost all possessions. no insurance. The Bryant and Peters properties were saved by quick work of neighbors despite intense heat. Doyle children own the building now vacant, residing with grandfather in Washington.
A Canadian trader recalls decades in contact with Indigenous peoples. He notes unguarded caches, trusted exchanges, and mutual honesty in the woods. He tells of leaving gear and provisions safe, and an Indian youth returning lost trout flies after a morning trek.
A Syracuse Herald piece relays a quirky exchange at a gathering where a guest nicknamed Noodles defends his habit of collecting rarities. The hostess implores tolerance as others comment on his distinctive hobby.
Senator West recounts a sharp clash between Senators Ingalls and Sherman over a bill granting pensions for thirty days in the Federal army. The measure died on the calendar as Democratic opposition lingered and pension brokers lamented the outcome. Ingalls later pressed an unrelated street extension in DC, quipping about Rome, then voted for the measure. Kansas City Journal.
The text advises dietary guidance with cautions on fruits and meats. It recommends oatmeal in winter and well cooked rice and arrowroot with boiled milk for digestion. Coffee sans cream stimulates nerves while sweet foods and rare meat may worsen rheumatism predispositions.
A young man, buoyed by coastal cheer at Margate, befriends a young woman and pursues marriage. Returning to town, he seeks the father's consent, only to confront his tailor over long unpaid bills. The tale blends romance with debt in a local social vignette.
A Detroit Free Press snippet shows a woman shunned by society after overhearing minor scandals. Her discomfort is noted as a sign of restraint among affluent circles.
In a tense exchange the official declines public remarks noting he does not want talking for publication. The reporter counters that the remarks will appear in print, prompting a clash over media access and transparency.
A brief humorous exchange from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes a wife’s sense of humor as a factor in marriage. The groom reveals his serious intention was met with laughter, highlighting light social wit of the era.
The fragment notes a suggestion that a trip abroad would benefit someone, with a dialogue about who advised it a lawyer or a doctor. It mentions Owenlatts Avenue and Sharpun in a clipped exchange.
A brief noting of a stubborn hare who repeats errors without learning from past mistakes. The phrase implies a critic of someone who ignores lessons from missteps and continues reckless behavior.
The article explains that pencil leads are a graphite and clay mix not actual lead. It notes graphite’s Greek name meaning to write, its carbon mineral properties, soft touch, and ability to mark paper. It also mentions aliases like plumbago and black lead and cites Altai Siberia and Ticonderoga New York as famous sources.
A quirky tale from a distant Oxfordshire district tells of a subpostmaster with a wooden dog who delivered letters by donkey cart. He stored stones in a tin backer to hurl at onlookers, a custom that amused and annoyed locals as the tale spread.
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