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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
2
Deputy Sheriff J T Weisner found John Ball of Augusta district dead in his tent six miles from town. Ball had been bitten on the wrist and appeared to have bled the wound by cutting away flesh. The rattlesnake lay nearby and Ball likely died several days before discovery.
The Highlands once a booming mining camp near Butte produced millions before placer claims played out. Now only a few foundations remain as Henry Marshall, the last resident, vows the town will return with new discoveries at Highland Gulch Falls while old roads and parties fade into memory.
The practice in some European countries hides prisoners with hoods or masks to prevent acquaintance, blackmail, or forming partnerships after release. In contrast the San Francisco-Oakland bridge’s steel and concrete could build 35 buildings the size of Los Angeles City Hall. An enraged man tears his hair as a forn en woman tears her husband.
A historical report notes a development showing sugar extraction from dahlias becomes feasible, detailing the botanical approach and potential applications in sweetening processes.
Guidance on securing federally backed loans under the $410 million Rural Electrification Program. Q and A cover starting cooperative projects, loan terms at 2.75 percent for 20 to 25 years, minimum 100 families for a 30 mile line, expected farm usage, organizing help from REA field agents, and sources of power. Includes funding totals and eligible applicants as cooperatives and nonprofit entities.
Lewistown noted Daniel H Crowley 82 an early Montana stockman who settled near Lewistown in 1886. Missoula crews begin forest data collection in western Montana and northern Idaho. Butte leader Walter G Hansen travels to San Francisco to recover from March head injuries. Fort Benton Mrs. E S Templin dies in auto overturn near Loma. Bozeman Gov Holt spoke at Montana State College on state problems and attended ROTC parade and luncheons. Great Falls officer Clarke Grady slated for FBI police school. Lewistown land title transferred from Fergus county bank receivership to Elks Building Association. Anaconda fire destroys freight house, damage around $15,000. Missoula ten forest fires burn 123 acres in Montana and Idaho. Butte Jean Miller booked in police trap case. Roundup Herman Hemphill faces DUI charges. bonds set at $1,000. Livingston Park county death from Rocky Mountain spotted fever Albert Hoppe died. Great Falls highway talks with Canada officials and state highway chief. Butte library group maps librarian certification in state law plan. Missoula migratory bird hunting dates likely announced in July.
Montana State College in Bozeman outlines commencement week from June 6 to June 9 with 134 seniors and 9 graduates. Justice S W Stewart will give the address and Rev Forrest W Werts the baccalaureate sermon. Events include a musicale, baccalaureate service, alumni luncheon and dance, women’s day program, and a Tuesday morning commencement.
The article recalls 1860s Butte mining and early camp life, noting sensational eastern reports branding the town as lawless. It contrasts lurid depictions with claims of relative peace, detailing placer mining start in 1865, the first shaft before 1865, and early quartz interests advancing after 1869 amid harsh economic conditions.
Among wary settlers and hopeful residents a camp endured sacrifices with little reward while hidden metals promised wealth. Capital lagged, then invested, turning Butte from a placer mining town into a durable, industrial camp built on stable ore extraction and new investment from eastern capital.
The state supreme court upheld the district court of Carbon county in denying theInsurance company motion to strike a cross complaint in a foreclosure suit brought by Union Central Life Insurance Co. Case Grain Co. intervener claimed possession of rents and profits from the mortgaged land. The high court dismissed the proceedings.
The state land board announced settlement of claims against Dr. Boris A. Aronow over a Kevin Sunburst field oil contract for 19 000 dollars covering Dec 1 1929 to Nov 30 1930. It said royalties negotiations with Trans Pacific Coal and Oil Co were under way for 1432 barrels of oil.
Fisher Thompson presides as manager or official in a brief civic or organizational notice, with initials indicating roles or titles. Read as a succinct descriptor of an officeholder and related governance initials.
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