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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
4
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Official paper notes Big Timber aims for a stronger wool market with returning growers from Billings and new conveniences. No rate discrimination to Big Timber, enhanced wool sample room, extra wool press, and a twice weekly train from Billings to aid buyers. Projections estimate 3 to 4 million pounds of wool marketed locally.
The Leader touts J N Kelly's strong legislative record and character while criticizing his predecessor. It debunks rumors of a Bozeman land office appointment spread by Livingston sources and Democratic papers. The Leader says the rumor will disappoint its readers.
Hon D J Tallant of Great Falls toured the Crazy Mountain mineral claims with Geo Hatch. Snow blocked further travel to the mine, but he found indications of good ore and said a bonanza could exist if a sizable body is found. He plans a fuller visit when conditions permit. He also postponed a proposed tour to the upper Boulder districts due to snow.
The county board authorized surveys for a Sweet Grass river bridge at Myland Crossing and opened a road petition for public travel. Viewers’ reports on other roads were accepted, and abandoned sections declared so. Officials approved several road supervisor bonds and appointed justice A P Wheat, with wage and rebate actions noted. The board funded a rock crusher with local subscriptions and set tax delinquencies procedures for Big Timber lots, while approving numerous bills for road and general funds.
The court schedules two criminal trials next Monday State v Harry Cosgriff and State v Chas Gaye. Fourteen civil cases are listed eight carried from the last term and new matters include Maney v Farrington and Gugler trespass Tintinger vs Budd Lee v Bryant water right and Crosson v Wolf and Phillipson appeal from J P court.
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