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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
4
Henry S. Magraw who died in Kingston Pennsylvania July 10 had served as an accountant for Glass Lindsay Land Co and later became state bank examiner under Governor Sam V Stewart. He supported his blind wife with devoted care and was known for community service across many localities.
Congressman Ayers selects Commissioner C C Nicholson as Big Timber postmaster ending months of local debate. Nicholson, 44, former merchant and four year county commissioner, has broad backing and popularity in a Republican county. Editorial notes Ayers chose a known, capable man and cautions against overconfidence from friend boosting.
Huey Long the Louisiana senator calls Roosevelt a liar and fakir and plans to run for another Senate term. The article notes his possible seating on January 1937 and that a majority could refuse him a seat if he reappears, while two thirds would be required to expel him.
The Omaha Bee-News quotes a statement of interest to congressmen who defy the constitution. It recalls Lincoln’s pledge to preserve protect and defend the Constitution and his oath taken to hold office.
United States Attorney warned all aiding the fugitive William Dainard alias Bill Mahan of possible indictment. Judge Cushman ruled religion cannot excuse crime as Mrs Waley said she feared threats and was under duress. George testified identifying the couple from photos after the ransom case tied to Spokane and Issaquash.
The Boston circuit court held that congress overstepped its powers in the AAA ruling. Justices Mor ris and Wilson backed the decision with Judge Bingham dissenting. The case follows recent court challenges as the AAA faces impending supreme court review.
In the Sixth Judicial District of Montana Sweet Grass County the court orders Olena Arneson executrix to show cause on August 7 1935 at Big Timber why the estate may not be sold to pay debts. The order targets the Yellowstone county parcel nine square miles area described as the north half of the northeast quarter of section 30 township 1 south range 25 east including Big Ditch water rights and shares. Publication allowed in The Big Timber Pioneer and Billings Times.
A. A. Holbeck pastor outlines church activities with Norwegian language services at 11 a m and midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m for the congregation.
The Evangelical Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 with communion and sermon by Rev. J H Oehlerking. Evening sermon at 8 p.m. and E L C E at 7 15 p.m. A preaching service and quarterly conference is set for Saturday July 20 at 8 p.m. The E L C E social and monthly business meeting occur next Friday at 8 p.m. The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday July 24 at 2 p.m.
Pastor Charles E. Tate leads morning worship at 11 o'clock with a sermon to begin the service.
St. Joseph's Catholic uses Father Schuh for 8:30 a.m. Mass on July 21. St. Mark's Episcopal conducts Diocesan Missionary service led by Rev. M. A. Cookson.
The Church of God led by Pastor R. H. Kiaudt holds regular Sunday School, Y. P. E. at 7 30 p m, followed by an evangelistic service. A weekly prayer meeting occurs each Wednesday for parishioners and attendees.
The preliminary budgets for the 1935 school year in Sweet Grass County Montana are on file for inspection. The Board of School Budget Supervisors will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday July 22 1935 in the county courthouse to examine and finalize the budgets.
The notice states the meeting may be adjourned daily but must end by the second Monday in August 1935. Taxpayers may attend and be heard on any part of the district budget. Dated July 10, 1935 by Hilda M. Rein, County Superintendent and Clerk.
The Prudential Insurance Company of America files a Sheriff’s Sale action against Joseph J. Lanagan and LaRuth Lanagan. A sale is set for August 3, 1935 at 2 PM at the Big Timber courthouse, involving multiple parcels in Sweet Grass County including sections 27 and 28 in Township 1 North Range 15 East, with numerous exceptions and rights of way described in prior deeds.
A boy was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs L F Douthett. Delegates were chosen at republican primaries for county convention including John Ellison and Ole Esp. Leverett Hopkins of the American Folk was found dead on the Melville road. cause unknown. Democratic state convention named Norris as governor and other officers including Swindlehurst and Johnston.
Pioneer 1 reports Miss Agnes Veblen of Minneapolis as the new bookkeeper at Veblen Hardware Co. A marriage license issued to Fred Tucker and Estella Rhodes of Melville. In Boise City a 102 degree reading marks the hottest day ever recorded. Tally of wool processed reaches 41 739 pounds at T. S. Lavold’s Seven Mile plant. Ida May Roebel’s remains sent to Reed Point for burial after death in Bozeman hospital. Otis Rudd, 10, bitten by a rattler while handling the tail of the snake. July 12 1917 Mr and Mrs Stuart H Nicholsort return from Denver honeymoon. North Coast Limited collides with a sheep band east of the city killing 45. band owned by Espie & Para of Idaho. Mr and Mrs J Earl Miller relocate to Livingston for Montana Power Co. Marius Espie fatally injured at Northern Pacific station after engine backing collision. death at hospital.
Andrew Ivarson seeks to change his name to Andrew Cleveland in district court. Other local notes include a busy week with circus attendance at Livingston and a Red Cross minstrel show lineup led by Mrs. Joe Chase and Henry Van Houte among others. The 1917 Sweet Grass county wool clip is largely in with 450000 pounds estimated under warehouse charge by C A Brown, as wool sits around 50 cents per pound. Alfred Berg, a former Melville resident, drowned at Kalispell Lake, and Maurice Espie, a sheepman, died last week after a switching engine accident. his body was sent to Pocatello Idaho for burial.
Legal land description cites seven sections in Township One North Range Fifteen East with 3.62 acres and 227 acres total, including water rights and reservoirs. Dated July 11 1935, Ed Bartels sheriff. Floyd McAllister undersheriff. Published July 11 18 25 and August 1 1935.
Fitzhugh R. Hickman of Big Timber Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim on Lots 12 13 14 in section 2 township 1 south range 13 east M P Meridian before John A Lowry U S commissioner at Big Timber on August 14 1935 Witnesses are Charles Nicholson Floyd McAllister Roy S Moore and Harold Solberg First publication July 11 1935 Last publication August 8 1935
The board of county commissioners of Sweet Grass County Montana will hear objections to closing a portion of the Old Yellowstone Trail from near the west section line of section 14 to near the East 1/8 line of section 15 in T 1 N R 14 E. Objections may be presented at the commission office on Monday August 12 1935 at 2 p m. Clerk E R Patterson orders publication July 11 18 25 1935.
Sweet Grass County Montana invites bids for a four wheel drive motor patrol grader with options for gas or diesel engine. Specifications cover standard road machinery features and required equipment. Bids are opened as part of the county procurement process and must meet stated criteria.
The Sweet Grass County Board of Commissioners invites bids for a 45 hp power unit with pneumatic tires enclosed cab lights and starter 12 ft blade scarifier attachment power control Bids due to clerk before 10:00 a m on July 26 1935 in Big Timber Montana The board may reject all bids Dated July 2 1935 Published July 4 11 18 1935
Court or Big Tim Montana sale of H E Survey No 255 described as unsurveyed public domain parcel. Boundaries include corners 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 with a total area of seventy and 90 100ths acres more or less. Includes all appurtenances easements and rights. Publication dates July 11 18 25 and August 1 1935.
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