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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
4
A Chicago Herald American account notes a chief justice of a criminal court presiding over a murder case with two defendants and no jury. He heard evidence and arguments then issued a written not guilty verdict, a procedure unlikely in this state unless in Vigilante days.
Proceedings document a June 8 1943 board session with members present. Reports from treasurer sheriff and clerks were approved. The board authorized road work on Boulder and granted Lars Fotland a permit for two auto passes and gates on Hannah Lane. Committee actions include welfare board items and election expense filing. Several claims for general poor and road funds were approved and warrants drawn. Attestations note E R Patterson clerk and Thos Anderson chairman.
In New York a quarrel between Celia Matto and her daughter Tarsila over marriage plans led to a struggle at a window. Tarsila and Celia fell to the street below. Celia died an hour later from a fractured skull. A second item notes Dirck Roosevelt, 18, entering the Army, the latest Roosevelt family member to serve.
In a historic Chicago trial, William Keane and his mother are cleared as self defense defendants. Defense attorney Burke invokes the "Dear Mom" defense while State's Attorney Long notes Farnum suffered 27 stab wounds, including in the chest, arguing the case hinges on contested testimony since only defendants and deceased witnessed the homicide.
Senate debate centers on a companion measure to a two term limit for presidents. Senator Wheeler favors a direct open primary to curb convention horse trading and let voters express preference. He envisions preferential primaries with delegates bound to the state's choice if the candidate remains viable.
A high war production board official says it would be fatal to cut military allocations further and that restoring civilian production could be delayed until late next year. He notes deep cuts could prolong the war by about six months, despite pressure to resume civilian goods.
In the District Court of Sweet Grass County Montana the administratrix Ella D Adam of the estate of Hannah L Dallman deceased calls all creditors to present their claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims should be filed at the law office of E O Overland Courthouse Building Ry Timber Montana. Dated June 16 1943.
The court requires all interested parties in the Mary J. Kelsey estate to show cause on July 7, 1943 why the administrator may not sell real estate in Big Timber. The notice runs in Big Timber Pioneer for two weeks preceding the date.
The U S Department of the Interior General Land Office in Billings Montana announces a public land sale under section 2455 R 8 to Jerome Owens Reed Point Montana Serial 038524 for 40 acres in SW 4 Sec 23 T2S R15E MPM Montana. Sale at 10 00 am July 9 1943 at this office with minimum bid 1 25 per acre.
Sweet Grass County Montana calls for sealed bids on one dozer trailbuilder and all listed machinery. Bids must be delivered to Clerk E R Patterson by 2:00 p m on Thursday July 8 1943. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Published June 3 10 17 1943.
The Board of County Commissioners of Sweet Grass County Montana will auction a Sixty Caterpillar engine with snow plow and hoist at 3 30 P M on July 8 1943 at the front door of the Court House in Big Timber Montana. The engine was appraised at 1000 and is to be sold to the highest bidder per prior order dated May 17 1943. Dated Big Timber Montana May 17 1943. Clerk Patterson. Pub June 3 10 17 24 1943. Parodies and Poems By Jerome Williams 50 cents.
Rain shifted to snow and frost overnight as Livingston saw six inches fall. Eastern county areas and Boulder country also reported heavy precipitation. Brammer Bros retired from bakery. C M Chase bought it with Mrs Mary Chase in charge. Richards drug store changed ownership to A L Philips awing owner. United States issued a note to Germany seeking assurances to safeguard American lives and ships. William Jennings Bryan refused to sign and resigned. Robert Lansing signed the document.
Attorney E Pat Kelly visited for legal business. The Gateway City band will play at the Livingston rodeo July 3 4 and 5. Tom Olson returns from appendectomy at Livingston hospital. Weipert and Jensen injured in Ford overturn on Boulder road. Yellowstone park workers arrive en route to summer jobs. Local wool market climbs to 40 cents per pound for four clips bought by Judge Lee. W W Young 71 dies after illness and is buried in Reed June 18 1925. Nate Young previously shot in McLeod street saloon 25 years ago by Sim Roberts. High school graduates depart Saturday for nine weeks summer school in Billings. Crandall legal death proceedings to resume after eight years for Bert Crandall who disappeared May 28 1917 and likely drowned.
Seven thousand workers in three Quebec shipyards walked out Monday night after a strike ballot. Officials indicated the vote favored striking if wage adjustments and a closed shop were not granted.
In Sweet Grass County Montana Jane D Franklin deceased administrator Hugh G Franklin files this notice with four months to present vouchers at MacFarlane Blenkner law offices Big Timber MT. Dated June 5 1943. Pub dates June 10 17 24 and July 1 1943.
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