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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1933
Page
4
A draft recommendation for a Roosevelt era appointment stresses needing an affidavit from the election board confirming that the applicant voted a straight Republican ticket last fall. The note implies political scrutiny in the vetting process.
The Livingston Enterprise notes Fourth of July mortality with a caustic satire on modern celebration. It cites 144 total U S casualties and ranks autos, drownings, fireworks, and runaways among leading causes, contrasting past and present dangers while urging patriotic celebration despite risks.
A hypothetical narrative contrasts an Indiana style trial of Jones for murder with a five day jury verdict of second degree and a 20 year sentence. An appeal up to the supreme court upholds the sentence while a governor grants an unconditional pardon after two years, illustrating cross border legal perceptions.
Local residents and visitors filled Reed Point for Independence Day activities with rodeos, a wedding, and multiple family gatherings. Notable events included Dean Hamlin and Frances Moe’s marriage in Columbus after a church service, a large charivari reception, and several injuries and travels tied to holiday festivities.
The article notes 1934 appropriations for veterans programs drop from 1933 levels as the economy act trims payments. It cites total 1934 veterans benefits at about 748 million with Spanish American War and Boxer Rebellion pensions totaling roughly 61.8 million, down from 119.6 million in 1933, and outlines reduced monthly pensions for older veterans unless totally disabled.
Listings include fat hog buying by City Meat Market, ranches for sale at 276 and 840 acres north of Big Timber with cattle, a laundress opportunity at Pioneer, 22 sections sheep range lease from Cremer Rodeo Co., and a 51 2 acre rental with 7 room house outside Big Timber. Contact Ingvald Haaland, Sim on Weidinger, and Lottie Stubblefield for details.
Big Timber church notices list Sunday School at 10 and morning service at 11 with sermon The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Special music Evening service at 8 Evening choir practice Monday 8 p m at the parsonage Men’s meeting Tuesday 8 Ladies Aid July 12 at the church 2 prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday 8 p m Glasston Sunday school 2 afternoon service 3 Dolock
The Lutheran Church led by A. A. Holbeck holds English language services at 11 a.m. The Ladies Aids are invited to Mrs. A. Tronrud’s ranch home Sunday afternoon for a religious program and social time with lunch served afterward.
Mr Groth left that afternoon on train 4 to Glendive and entered the N P hospital after a timber worker dressed his wound and advised urgent hospital care.
A Sweet Grass Stillwater county crowd enjoyed a full day of events in Reed Point. The program opened with a 10 a.m. parade ending at the gym where Rev Too and Rev Peck spoke. Children’s races, adult contests, a baseball game won by visitors 16 to 9, dancing, and horse backing demonstrations followed. The event wrapped with a second dinner and late-night dancing, praised for cooperation of the Reed Point Community club.
The Sixth Judicial District Court of Montana Sweet Grass County orders sale of real estate in Big Timber. The property includes the west half of the northwest quarter and other described parcels in section 22, township 2 north range 4 east, totaling 160 acres with 60 miner's inches of Big Timber Creek water rights. Sale set for July 22 at 1 p.m. at the courthouse front door. Sheriff Ed Bartels authorizes the sale with attorney Co. C. Rowan of Red Lodge listed.
In the District Court of Montana sixth district a sheriff sale is set for July 22 1933 at Big Timber Court House. Land described includes 2560 acres in portions of sections 20 22 23 27 28 township 1N range 16E with all appurtenances. Published Red Lodge Montana. June 29 July 6 13 20 1933.
Public auction scheduled for July 15 1933 from 9 am to 3 pm in front of the county treasurer’s office Big Timber Montana. Delinquent 1932 taxes with interest penalties and costs to be paid or property sold. Full delinquent list available for public inspection at the treasurer’s office.
Reprinted items from the Big Timber Express via Walter Aitken note events from February 12, 1898. Items include local marriages, greetings from visitors, a bicycle meet score, firewood orders, and rifle contest results with names like Jake White and H. O. Kellogg.
Frank Webber arrives in town from McLeod and A F Chapdelaine visits Billings. Residents attend fairs, races, and church moves while others depart for Europe, Mason City, Lincoln, and Iowa. A series of local shifts include homes, school assignments, and market deals with notable notes on cattle shipments and a tragic death by scarlet fever.
The administrator of the estate of John S. Solberg deceased requests all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within ten months after the first publication. Claims should be filed at the law office of E O Overland in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana. Sold by administrator A Selmer H Solberg and attorney for administrator. Publication dates June 22 29 July 6 13 20 1933.
In the Sixth Judicial district Will A Webb deceased. Estate notifies creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to administrator at E O Overland law office Big Timber Montana. Dated May 26 1933. Pub June 8 15 22 29 July 6 1933.
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