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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1937
Page
4
Opinion suggests fining a drunken driver $100 and 30 days in jail with jail time suspended on payment. Authors argue suspending jail harms deterrence and advocate remitting the fine while enforcing the 30 days to improve road security.
A New York triple murder by Robert Irwin led to a self surrender in Chicago last Saturday after a nationwide manhunt. The piece disputes Hoover and the G men overrating of their own efficiency and contrasts past claims about Alvin Karpis with Irwin’s arrest and transport.
At the Montana Federation of Labor convention in Bozeman last week, resolutions disapproved three recent state laws. The federation opposes saloon prevention petitions until next November, objects to governor removal powers and the loss of the liquor control board, and contends several state officials faced accountability issues including $300 expense claims and mileage accounting. The report notes the public may approve these governor’s actions despite labor concerns.
Arthur Guthrie visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Guthrie this week. William Golden and Miss Zillah Brumfield wed Friday at Columbus with Rev. Clarence Covell performing the ceremony. The couple spent the weekend with the groom’s mother in Sheridan. Best wishes came from the community.
The family thanks friends for acts of kindness and floral offerings after the death of their son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. James Friend James, Earl and Lulu Friend Phoebe McDaniels express gratitude.
A political column accuses Mr. Roosevelt of repudiating an oath to obtain power by dominating industry and commerce and centralizing government functions in the executive department.
Gov. Ayers pledged to appoint a banking department head with years of practical banking experience and named W. A. Brown for the position. He advocated a system that benefits both banker and borrower and praised Chester Davis and Deer Lodge pioneer stockman C. H. Williams. Lt. Gov. Hugh Adair introduced the governor at a 75-attendee dinner.
Excerpt recalls JOE LABRIE and early North Dakota politics with tales of the Bismarck era, then shifts to a Montana probate notice. The District Court of Sweet Grass fixes July 21 1937 at 10:00 AM in Big Timber for proving Anton B Jensen will and appointing executors, with notice per law.
The clerk of the Sweet Grass County Montana court fixed July 17, 1937 at 10:00 AM in Big Timber for proving the last will of Martin Opland deceased and hearing Sina Opland’s petition for probate and letters testamentary. Any interested person may appear to contest and show cause. Dated June 29, 1937. Dick Armstrong, Clerk. E. O. Overland, attorney for petitioner. Pub. July 18-15 1937.
Notice of sale for Lots 13 and 14 in Block 15 of Big Timber Original Townsite Montana. Auction set for July 10 1937 at 2:00 pm at courthouse front door to highest cash bidder. Appraised value listed as 600 dollars with taxes to date.
The administrator Bert W. Kronmiller announces creditors and all with claims against Charles Henry Shook deceased must present vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims should be sent to Bert W. Kronmiller at the Gay Building Hardin Montana or to the court clerk. Dated June 26 1937 Pub July 18 15 22 1937.
Department of the Interior General Land Office Billings Montana May 26 1937 notices William F Lay of Reed Point Montana filed for Addl S R Hd E land in sections 10 15 21 22 township 2 south range 16 east principal mer Montana to prove final proof before John A Lowry US commissioner Big Timber Montana July 1937 witnesses Henry Hausserman Theodore Thompson Oliver Myers J Lay Reed Point Montana publication dates June 3 1927 July 1 1937
Henry J. Hausserman has not filed a notice of intention to make final proof to establish his claim to a land parcel in Montana. The hearing before U. S. Commissioner John A. Lowry at Big Timber is set for July 8, 1937, with Reed Point residents William F. Lay Theodore Thompson Carl Hausserman and Ike J. Lay listed as witnesses. William Riddell, Register.
Notice of tax sale on July 16 1937 in Big Timber Montana. Delinquent 1936 taxes on all property in Sweet Grass County and Big Timber will be sold at public auction if unpaid by that date. Complete delinquent list available at the county treasurer for public inspection. C Bailey treasurer. Pub June 24 July 18 1937.
Pioneer miner and rancher Thomas Kent, born January 3, 1842 in Mt. Pleasant Pennsylvania, died at Lithia Springs East Boulder after diabetes. Funeral Friday at 2 PM with burial at Kent ranch. He leaves land, cattle, and sizable holdings.
Magnus Stone sold his wool clip to Ebert and Sons of Livingston for 60 cents a pound. J L Rapstad sold 2 400 Merino sheep to Oscar Nepstad and Magnus Stene for 12 dollars per head. Dorman Kepler, 10, died from an accidental gunshot wound with funeral held in Livingston. Two major forest fires burn in Sweet Grass canyon and near Contact with about 100 men battling the flames.
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