24 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
1
The line attributes to Richard III as he vows to not flee and to die king of England, claiming the battlefield will decide his fate and denoting his claim to England. The quotation highlights a dramatic assertion of resolve from a monarchic figure seeking triumph or death.
A garrulous barber proposes a partnership while a man leaves, agreeing to a silent arrangement. The exchange hints at a discreet business setup discussed in Yonkers.
Teobert Maler recounts a risky Central American river crossing near Lake Petha. The party crossed a cataract on a submerged tree trunk and a later fallen log while navigating hostile terrain and wary natives. The incident illustrates the sudden dangers explorers must face and manage on expeditions.
A narrator recalls a Saturday afternoon on a Luray Virginia hotel porch observing a crowd that passed by, described as a hundred or more dark figures. The brief scene captures mood and place without further action or names.
A Lippincott's note describes Trappist dietary rules with meals consisting of vegetables boiled in water bread and water with rare eggs for invalids or funeral occasions. Monks are strict vegetarians and believe eating to be a necessary evil approaching death by action.
The article describes Japan as a paradise of children where youths are free to play yet must also work. It portrays little boys and girls balancing leisure with duties as part of daily life under the empire.
A club of lazy men fines haste. They spot an old, famed laziness doctor racing by in a furious hurry. When asked why he was not slowed, he says his nurse wanted to go fast and he was too lazy to stop her.
At a packed Sixth Avenue elevated stop on a 6 o'clock rush, a plump eleven or twelve year old girl struggled in the crush. A large man briefly helped by placing hands on her shoulders. She warned him with sharp eyes saying it was a woman, causing him to retreat through the crowd in embarrassment.
New York Mail and Express reports on grade school drill regulations noting three bells send pupils to sidewalk and back with outer clothing and hats, four bells send them to yard and back without clothing, though only outer wraps are involved.
Wool buyers at Billings stayed away but Big Timber sales remained brisk with prices from 12 to 16 cents and an average around 14.25 cents for the week. About 1,700,000 pounds sold here with several growers receiving expected yields and prompt bale-to-draft service within 24 hours. 900,000 pounds remain in the warehouse and more clips expected.
May Gorman a 22 year old resident in the sporting district killed herself with 20 grains of morphine on Monday evening. She had told friends earlier she saw life as unw orking and had recently lived with her mother in Chicago. The death followed a period of failing health and a recent divorce from Guinan. The body was to be shipped to Chicago for burial.
Samuel Davis died at his home at 11 o clock after an illness of more than two years. He suffered paralysis that affected his brain and left him helpless for two years. He was 457 years old, a Civil War veteran with the 2nd Minnesota regiment, and leaves a widow and four sons. Funeral at 10 o'clock Friday forenoon with services at the Congregational church.
Fergus County residents recall W C Craft foreman and sheep herder who vanished after being suspected in the killing of McClure. Craft’s body was later found in a northern cabin with a note admitting guilt and stating he would end his life. He had long owned local land including the stone barn site.
J A Parker, ditch contractor, finished the Arneson Olson ditch for Briggs Ellis and will start the Nevin ditch. Briggs Ellis ditch holds 2000 inches capacity but uses about 1000. Parker has a new Western grader and expects four and a half months to complete the 12 mile Nevin ditch, serving seven Nevin sections and boosting irrigated crops from pasture.
Francis Irvine discovered a case meant to hold 3,000 cigars was empty except for excelsior while en route between Staples Minnesota and Billings. Officials say the railroad company bears the loss.
Balance sheet for Big Timber National Bank Montana shows assets 422 008 47 with cash 301 148 64 and loans 129 016 91. Liabilities include capital stock 10 000 00 and deposits 129 016 91 plus time certificates 132 151 37 and other items. Notarized sworn statement dated July 2 1902 by cashier John F Laurel and directors Ja Hane GT Busia James Veestal.
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