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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
4
In the Official Paper of Sweet Grass County dated Thursday June 16 1898 The Livingston Post reports a partisan shift from the Republican field to the Democratic side signaling a realignment in local political coverage.
A major wheat deal by LxeITEr collapsed and an attachment of $800000 was levied against his bank account last week. The move indicates creditor action tied to the failed transaction and affects his financial holdings. The report notes the attachment was issued in the preceding week.
Several hundred sailors expressed interest in Hobson's choice at Santiago last week as a naval recruitment or assignment moment, reflecting strong preference among crew.
The Livingston Post reportedly secured the county printing contract for Park County as the top prize for a political fence jumping effort.
In France the chamber of deputies approves a government confidence measure while unrest rises among the populace. Across the border in Spain, two war bulletins report Spanish victories on land and sea.
Hartman introduces a joint resolution to appropriate 500 for medals honoring Lieut Hobson and each crew member for actions at Santiago harbor on June 3, 1898.
The Big Timber note urges would be office seekers to declare their ambitions publicly soon. It advises announcing in the newspaper or via other media so the public becomes aware of intentions ahead of county conventions.
The Montana regiment of volunteers reports being too poorly fed to drill, claiming old bacon and vegetables, musty meat, and bones. The company’s cook backs the claim, suggesting commissary faults and possible profiteering. Public opinion condemns the disobedience as bringing discredit to the state.
Six hundred marines encamp near Guantanamo as the American invasion of Cuba progresses. Captain Clark and the battleship Oregon lead the first successful landings with 40 marines before the Panther arrives. The assault silences Spanish guns with gunboat support and no American casualties reported.
William Barns builds a new residence while sheep shearing peaks in the locality. Ole Crest and Frank Gottlob prep wool for market. no Fourth of July celebration here. Big Timber attendance urged. A sociable dance at Jack Elliot’s last Thursday. A lamb with a monkeylike face and a single central eye born alive but dying minutes later. Ben Lamb of Big Timber buys beef for Sweet Grass. Henry Ellingson of Mellville visits Howie.
The record shows a board appointing agents for District One including Sydney Lanner at 99 Geo. Statham James Reed Matthew Miller M Dahl Sam Solberg A E Hopkins Peter Wormser Ed Buck M Lyons J M Wadsworth. The session adjourned until 1 30 p m.
United States Land Office Lewiston Mont June 8 1898 notice grants John Tallon final proof in Big Timber on July 23 1898 for E 4 of NW and W 1 2 of NE E Sec 12 Tp 5 N R (sic) He lists witnesses Charles McDonnell Michael Lyons James H Duffy Michael Whitalan all of Melville Mont David Tu Ilek I Register first published June 16 1898
United States Land Office announces that Frederick Burtels of Howie Sweet Grass county Montana filed notice to prove desert land claim No 693 for the SW of NW2 Sec ? Tp 1 N R16 E before O M Lanphear A S Commissioner at Big Timber Montana on Saturday July 2 1898. Witnesses Bates L Ryan John Norman Joseph Marstein and Henry Schrader to prove complete irrigation and reclamation. A L Love Register.
Elizabeth Woods of Springdale Sweet Grass County Montana has filed notice of intent to prove up desert land claim No 626 for the N4 SW Sec 9 Tp 18 R13E before U S Commissioner O M Lunphear at Big Timber Montana on Saturday July 2 1898. Witnesses are David A Grigg W J Mawborn C J Westfall and W C Fryer all of Springdale Montana. A T Loves Register.
Department of Interior announces contest by Jacob H Karnop against William R McKenzie for land in section 5 township 6 north range 13 east at Lewistown Montana. hearings set June 2 and July 2 before U S Commissioner Charles Skillman and the register and receiver. publication ordered due to service by publication.
Co owners of the Dixie Port or Helena lode claims in Sweet Grass county face loss of interest under section 2424 if they do not contribute their share of labor and improvements totaling 450.00 by 90 days after publication. Settlement can be made at First National Bank Bis Timber Montana or Livingston Montana with R M Fureeson and W P Mulmolland.
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