Wheat Production Control Association Sets Community Meetings
Sweet Grass County Wheat Production Control association schedules meetings in Big Timber Grey Cliff Reed Point Gibson Melville and Wormser for Friday June 22 1934 at 2 pm to elect local committeemen. A meeting at Big Timber on June 30 1934 will elect association officers and form the allotment committee. Members urged to attend.
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Sweet Grass County Wheat Production Control Association
Big Timber
Court House
Grey Cliff
Reed Point
Gibson
Melville
Wormser
Womser
Wheat Production Control Association
Colorado to Test Gas Chamber After Tuberculosis Serum Trials
Colorado penitentiary begins a dual series of experiments as two convicts receive serum injections and TB exposure while five others in June and July face the lethal gas chamber. Warden Roy Best promotes the chamber as proven for instant death despite appeals and past inmate protests.
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Canon City
Colo
Colorado Penitentiary
Roy Best
Nevada
State Supreme Court
Russell ‘Bowning
Delta
Frady
Kelley
Tennessee
Charles E. Graham
Wanderer
Vernie Glazier
George Morris
Graham
Warden Best
Supreme Court
Judd Graham
St. Louis
Denver
Louis Pacheco
John
Clifford Smith
Robbie Griffin
Smith Ranch
Wellington
Western range feed short across seventeen states report
Denver June 9 a bleak panorama of withered ranges and thinning herds is described in the USDA drought stock and range report. in 17 western states range feed is short and stock water is scarce with ranges at 70 percent of normal. cattle and sheep show poor flesh as May gains vanish and conditions are worst in 12 years.
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Denver
United States Department of Agriculturre
Montana
Ox Team Defeats Locomotive in 1874 Bet Tale at Tehachapi
Eyewitness Robert Glenn recalls Eph Johnson's Kern County prize ox team challenging a Delano locomotive in 1874. The oxen pulled with effort but the engine moved ahead, ending the wager as crowds watched and stockmen joked at the clash of eras. The bet was settled after a month’s pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehachapi
Calif
Eph Johnson
Robert Glenn
California
Johnson
Kern County
Rero
Delano
Glenn
Eph
Pig Dog and Small Animals Die in Room Tests
A pig, a dog and several other small animals died instantly during tests conducted in a room. Officials are investigating the exact cause and procedures used in the experiments.
Republican Coroner Candidate Seeks Primary Support
J. A. Lowry announces filing for the Republican nomination for coroner and asks voters to support him at the July 17 primary. He pledges an economy oriented platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lowry
Nicholson seeks Democratic nomination for full District 3 term
C C Nicholson announces candidacy after two and a half years as county commissioner to fill a vacancy. He pledges strict economy in all county affairs and asks for support for a six year term.
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C. Nicholson
Democratic candidate pledges county service in Sweet Grass
A Sweet Grass county candidate for commissioner on the Democratic ticket announces candidacy for the July 17 1934 primary and states if nominated and elected he will perform the office duties for the people. Your support is appreciated.
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Sweet Grass County
Conwell Seeks Republican Nomination for Clerk Recorder
William A Conwell announces candidacy for clerk and recorder on the Republican ticket in the upcoming primary election on July 17. He pledges prompt courteous service if nominated and elected, asking for support.
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Ww. A. Conwell
Jones Seeks Assessor Post on Republican Ticket
Emery C. Jones announces his candidacy for Assessor of Sweet Grass County on the Republican ticket. He pledges honest and efficient service if nominated and elected, asking for public support.
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Sweet Grass County
Emery C. Jones
Candidate for Sheriff of Sweet Grass County on Democratic ticket
A lifelong Sweet Grass County resident files to run for sheriff as a Democrat. He promises efficient, nonpartisan service and to act in taxpayers' best interests if nominated and elected. Support requested.
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Sweet Grass County
Leo IT
Clarence Erickson Seeks County Assessor Post on Republican Ticket
A brief notice endorses Clarence Erickson as the Republican candidate for County Assessor promising careful property assessments and fiscal responsibility to county residents.
Patterson Pledges Honest Service If Nominated
A county clerk and recorder candidate on the Republican ticket vows honest and efficient service if nominated and elected. The message appeals for support for E. R. Patterson.
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E. R. Patterson
Ellingson Announces Candidacy for Clerk and Recorder
E H Ellingson declares his candidacy for Clerk and Recorder of Sweet Grass County on the Republican ticket subject to the July 17 1934 primary. He pledges honesty and efficiency in office and to serve taxpayers' best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
E. H. Ellingson
Bailey Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer
Signa C. Bailey announces candidacy for the county treasurer position in Sweet Grass County. Bailey notes lifelong residence, years as deputy, and claims qualification to run the office efficiently and economically, soliciting voter support.
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Sweet Grass County
Signa C. Bailey
Ryan for county office on the Republican ticket
A political appeal urging voters to back CHAS. W. RYAN for county office on the Republican ticket. The message emphasizes an aggressive and efficient administration without partiality and stresses the importance of support at the polls.
Hathaway seeks renomination for assessor on Republican ticket
Notice from Co. O. Hathaway stating filing for renomination on the Republican ticket for assessor and soliciting support. The brief message names the individual and party and urges backing.
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Co. O. Hathaway
Ben B. Miles Seeks State Representative Seat
The speaker announces seeking the State Representative position to succeed himself, claiming aligned interests and a pledge to a square deal for all, and requests voters support.
County Treasurer Primary Election Pledge
The office of County Treasurer of Sweet Grass County on the Republican ballot will be held July 17, 1934. If nominated and elected, I pledge my best efforts.
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Sweet Grass County
Mooney To Seek Immediate Pardon From Governor
San Francisco attorneys for Thomas Mooney convicted in the 1916 Preparedness parade bombing said they would apply to Gov. Frank Merriam for an immediate pardon. The move follows Mooney’s acquittal about a year earlier on the same charge that led to his imprisonment with Warren K. Billings.
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San Francisco
Thomas Mooney
Frank Merriam
Davis
Merriam
Mooney
Warren K. Bilings
Public summons in Montana foreclosure suit
In the Montana district court of Sweet Grass County the State of Montana issues a summons to defendants Roy S. Moore Clara L. Moore Edmund F. McNall William S. Bilbro Citizens State Bank of Big Timber The Scandinavian American Bank of Big Timber Fred W. Marble and Gerrit Scholten and Guy Scholten and The Federal Bank of Spokane to answer a complaint for unpaid note of 2500 dollars dated February 15 1927 and mortgage foreclosure covering 320 acres and additional tracts in sections 24 25 township 3 south range 13 east and 14 east described with all appurtenances. Failure to answer may lead to default judgment. The case filed June 4 1934 by plaintiff Jessie Hickman through attorney E O Overland. Pub June 7 14 21 28 1934.
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Roy S. Moore
Clara L. Moore
Edmund F. McNall
William S. Bilbro
Citizens State Bank of Big Timber
Scandinavian American Bank of Big Timber
Fred W. Marble
Scandinavian American Bank
Gerrit Scholten
Guy Scholten
Federal Bank Bank of Spokane
State of Montana
Clare L. Moore
Jessie Hickman
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Range Thirteen
Montana Principal Meridian
General Land Office
Surveyor General
M. P
A. D
Fair Opens With Budding Exhibits and Friendly Pace
The fair starts under ideal weather with full stalls and a promising relay race featuring Minnie Lavold and Maggie Harper. Also noted are a new road to Harrison tie camp, 51000 ties to be floated, a birth, local marriage, and council actions creating a fire district and regulating auto speeds.
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Minnie Lavold
Melville
Maggie
Julia Harper
Fish Creek
Harrison
Lower Deer Creek
A. R
Bill) Cavane
P. H. Becken
H. C. Allen
Helena
Local Briefs From Sweet Grass and Nearby Areas
Theodore Tintinger plans to move to a Laurel area ranch after 30 years in Sweet Grass county as a rancher and cattle raiser. A four year old girl drowned in Otter Creek near Wheeler Butte. Lee Smoot’s father died at his Memphis Missouri home on June 6. Emma Webster returns home from Menominee Wisconsin. John Hoff and family returned from Norway. Judge Lee bought 40 000 to 50 000 pounds of wool at 27 to 30 cents per pound and 5 000 lambs at 7 ½ cents per pound. Born to Mr and Mrs William Forster on June 11 a daughter. About 80 friends celebrated a silver wedding anniversary June 15 at the Eye home. Woman's club officers named L R Peck president D Claiborn first VP Selmer H Solberg second VP Harry Cross secretary Lottie Stubblefield corresponding secretary E J Anderson treasurer. Bryan Bros sold their harness shop to F J Skala. Edith Patterson Della Perrine Alvah Rees Tom Busha back from University of Montana Missoula. Mrs Ross E Shaver visited Bozeman friends. Rex Benedict joined Golden Rule in Bozeman. Fred L Gibson of Livingston files for Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.
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Pioneer
Theodore Tintinger
Sweet Grass County
Laurel
Frank Wilson
Otter Creek
Wheeler Butte
Lee Smoot
Memphis
Emma Webster
Menominee
Wis
John Hoff
Norway
Judge Lee
William Forster
T. J. Eye
Woman’s Club
L. R. Peck
D. Claiborn
Selmer H. Solberg
Harry Cross
Lottie Stubblefield
E. J. Anderson
Bryan Bros
F. J. Skala
Edith Patterson
Della Perrine
Alvah Rees
Tom Busha
State University At
Missoula
Ross E. Shaver
Bozeman
Rex Benedict
Fred L. Gibson
Livingston
Notice to Creditors Otis J Rudd estate Montana
In the District Court of Montana Sixth Judicial District Sweet Grass County, notice to creditors and claimants of Otis J. Rudd deceased. Four months from first publication to present claims with vouchers to Alfred Rudd administrator at E O Overland law office Big Timber Montana. Dated May 22 1934. Pub May 23 30 June 7 14 1934.
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Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Otis J. Rudd
E. O. Overland
Big Timber
Alfred Rudd
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Jerome Williams
United States
Big Apaber
Roosevelt
Congress
Mike
Colorado
Clarence ‘Erickson
Chas. W. Ryan
Ben B. Miles
County of
Inga S. Hickman
Emma B. Rees
A. W. Strickland
C. J. Ellingson
Motor Inn
William Christie
Gertrude Roth
Fair Grounds
Billings
John Arnold
Lake Basin
J. C. Tintinger
Absarokee
Northern Pacific
Chicago
North Coast Limited Observation Club
N. P
Bailey Hardware
Professional Directory
J. A. Lowry Real Estate, Insurance Bonds and Abstracts Undertaking
M. W. Barr
Big Timber, Montana
DR. D. Claiborn
J. D. Herries
Masonic
A. P. O’leary, M. B
Commercial Bank
Overland
Law County
L. W. Baskett
Montana Power Co
Black Big Timber
Big Timber Office
C. V. Mosier
J. J. Gallagher
Bear Creek and
Fromberg Coal
R.A. Traver
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