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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
1
Dr. A P O Leary leads Big Timber to a new hospital on McLeod Street adjoining the O Leary residence. Opened June 1 the facility serves local physicians with 40 by 52 foot building, two patient rooms, bath, nurse’s area, operating room, heat and electricity for all radiators, and electric call bells.
Governor Stewart former Governor Norris W M Bole and others visited Washington to press resumption of Milk River and Sun River irrigation work. Senator Myers Walsh and Representative Evans reported that Secretary Lane will hear from contended settlers and accept records to prove Montana lands are not inferior. He believes federal funds will remain allocated and work will continue on Montana projects.
Reed Point residents hear of a hall event next Friday the 18th. Mrs Miller returns from Butte with daughter Miss Mary. Miss Campbell recovers well from illness at Big Timber. John Deeney returns home from Mt St Charles college Helena. Connolly family guests from North Dakota visit two to three weeks. Granite shower for Wm Brown and Miss Ogleby planned at Oliver schoolhouse June 18. Absaroree crew begins shearing at Kent Lake last Monday. expected progress noted.
Farmer Burns, a well known figure, met Judge Lee on Tuesday afternoon after a brief stay with Sheriff Fallang. They reached an understanding and Burns agreed to travel long term with a $50 fine plus jail costs or work on the streets at two dollars a day if he returns.
Mary Lyons and Paul S Severance were wed at Albemarle Hotel parlors in Livingston after a long courtship. The groom's sister and her husband served as attendants. The couple will live in Glasston for the summer and were warmly congratulated by the community.
Two cars carrying waitresses porters clerks bartenders and other Yellowstone Park Hotel staff traveled through Big Timber Tuesday night for Mammoth Hot Springs. The group comes mainly from the east with a larger train from California. Mrs Bertha Cooper and her daughter Miss Gladys of Australia accompany the party touring the world and will stay in Livingston until the park opening Sunday. The season runs until September 15.
Deputy Game Warden Nelson delivered 25,000 Eastern Brook trout from the Montana Fish Hatchery at Anaconda to streams feeding the Yellowstone and Boulder rivers. The release, arranged weeks earlier by Sheriff Oscar Fallang, aims to bolster native trout populations.
John A. Wilson formerly in the local drug trade died at Warm Springs hospital after a yearlong nervous illness. His body returned for burial by No. 6 train, funeral at Congregational Church led by Rev. Clarkson, interment Mountain View. Born Independence, Mo., 41 years ago, he lived here three years, worked with W. D. Richards & Co. and later ran his own business. He leaves a wife, two children, and his parents. The community mourned as many businesses closed for the funeral. Also listed are several land transfers totaling hundreds of acres and multiple US to private conveyances in nearby townships.
United States transfers include lots in sections and quarters in townships 6N 16E and 1S 18E. Frank and Rose McComas sell 10.55 acres in section 29 to Myrtle E. Maupin for 600 dollars. Coit acquires southeast and other quarters in section 2 township 1N range 12E.
Notice from County Attorney Steiner warns water users and irrigators to guard water flow to prevent overruns onto public highways. Violators may be fined under Section 8885 of the Montana Code. Adv. 29-41 "4
East White Beaver resident August Berndt is constructing a house on his mining claim. Frank Remus returned to Big Timber on Saturday. Miss Reba Clifton visited her brother J. T. Oliver this Sunday. Mrs. Frank Myers traveled to Big Timber to attend Mrs. Campbell. J. T. Oliver caught a baby antelope on the way to the timber but released it unharmed. Farmers welcomed a good rain that aided the spring crop. Marie Smith reported a yearling calf with a broken leg last week. Mrs. Margaret Campbell’s condition is improving slower than hoped. Neva Oliver Dema Oliver Herman Remus and Ivan Oliver visited Frank Stone Sunday. Marie Smith and Dema Oliver were in Reed Point Friday. Oliver passed the eighth grade exams in physiology and geography.
Harlo and Big Timber battled Memorial weekend with Harlo scoring one run in the 11th to win 6 to 5. Big Timber fought hard, delaying the loss through nine innings before the decisive extra frame.
Rumors spread that Stilwater county cut Sweet Grass county's assessed value under the $5,000,000 minimum. Figures from the governor and assessment books show Sweet Grass at $4,988,000, $12,000 under the law. The attorney general's opinion was sought on legality as Stillwater county seeks school funds, and a test case may be filed to resolve the matter to protect bond sales.
James Reynolds of Absarokee is found dead beside an old trail from Fishtail to the Piper ranch on the East Rosebud after a day trip for supplies. The death, due to indigestion and heart disease, occurs near his sister Mrs. L. C. Piper’s home. interment follows in Rosebud cemetery. Reynolds, born 1857 in Maine, had lived in Montana for about ten years and leaves four sisters and a brother.
The Shaw Musical-Dramatic Trio under the baseball team presented Friday evening to a small but appreciative crowd at the Auditor ium. Miss Zora Augusta Shaw led with strong solos and readings, Miss Dorrit Evans played piano to audience acclaim, and Miss Marie Hughes impressed on harp with pieces calling for encores. Wood's orchestra provided music for a late dance ending around midnight.
County Assessor D. J. Walvoord reports word from State Tax Commissioner George M. Houtz to suspend all state and national bank assessments until further instructions arrive from the Helena head office.
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