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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
4
A vivid reminiscence of a rare Saturday earthquake in Big Timber. Travelers describe the shaking, rattling dishes, and a shared urge to inspect chimneys while the event's terror gives way to a broader contemplation of life and survival.
A letter from Ray C. Culver of Home Fire and Marine Insurance Co. to D. W. Higbie urges Montana homeowners to thoroughly inspect heating apparatus chimneys and flues after a recent earthquake. The advisory notes likely hidden fire hazards from tremor damage and stresses careful consideration before reuse of heating systems.
The Montana senator voices strong disagreement with Judge Kennedy’s decision upholding the executive order transferring oil reservations. He cites his own deep knowledge of Fall Sinclair Doheny deals and predicts higher court review will challenge Kennedy’s conclusions while urging skepticism toward the ruling.
Jack H. Steinhardt, once imprisoned for theft, faced court martial in Helena after enlisting with the Howitzer company. He was found sane, forfeited pay, and jailed thirty days. accusations include stealing a pistol, issuing a bogus check, and selling arms. He faces parole-board scrutiny and possible further penitentiary time.
Mont Sylvester, a Montana pioneer from Nye City mining days, died in Boise Idaho after kidney surgery. Born October 20 1852 in Meggs County Ohio he lived 72. Surviving are four sons and four daughters plus eleven grandchildren and an adopted granddaughter. His family joined a large funeral procession in Columbus with Rev D Ellis Evans presiding.
The common barberry spreading black stem rust in wheat is being eradicated across northern states including Montana. Field teams led by W. L. Popham in Bozeman begin farm to farm surveys in Sweet Grass County with Dr. H. M. Jennison and Prof. L. R. Swan arriving in Big Timber to locate and remove barberry bushes and roots. They coordinate with D V Highie at the Scandinavian American Bank for farmer assistance.
Four employees of the Mayflower Washington hotel were arrested under the prohibition law after a June 17 banquet attended by 17 government agents. The information filed states 24 cocktails and more than five bottles of whiskey were supplied.
Al G Barnes Big 4 Ring Circus announces afternoon and night shows in Big Timber on Tuesday July 14. The expanded program features Pocahontas at the court of Queen Anne with 1080 employees, 180 horses, the Fez-Ton Arabs, Canton Troupe, Imperial Midget Family, Joe Martin, the Giant Gorilla Man, Lotus Hippopotamus, 40 dancing horses and 40 dancing girls, and A G Barnes appears at each show. A mammoth open air free exhibition replaces the street parade at 1:00 and 7:00 PM with over 400 animals on display. performances begin at 2:00 and 8:00 PM. Parking is available on the grounds and city ticket offices sell reserved chairs at show-ground prices.
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