Timber sale in Montana under J E Sheridan manager
The notice lists J E Sheridan as manager for WG Timber Montana with details readable about the timber sale arrangement in Montana.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
4
The notice lists J E Sheridan as manager for WG Timber Montana with details readable about the timber sale arrangement in Montana.
A notice states the item is entered at the post office in Big Timbers Montana and designated as second class matter, indicating mailing status and classification.
A terse notice states Wot delays planned in advance for three months. Ax months unclear, but record indicates postponement affecting schedule and likely services or releases. Further details not provided in readable text.
A. B. McDonald carpenter and contractor vanished after a few days of drinking. He was last seen at the Blakeslee hotel on Tuesday noon. Authorities searched river banks and train stations but found no trace. McDonald, about 45, 5 feet 7 inches, brown hair, mustache turning gray, had moved to the area seven weeks earlier and worked with Chisholm and McArthur on local projects.
The Montana Wesleyan University reports a successful year with continued faculty, a potential addition of two instructors, and a broad program including business, academics, elocution, and music. Under President C W Tenny the school runs dormitory style, Christian influence visible in prayer meetings and YMCA work. Board of Trustees lists numerous church and community leaders guiding the institution as the fall term starts September 15 1903.
Helena citizens and officers study a district court decision by Judge Henry Smith on police arrest powers. In Prill v. Hay the jury awarded $5000 for an officer shooting a fleeing suspect, prompting questions about warrant requirements and the limits of officers to stop imminent misdemeanors. The case is appealed to the state supreme court for a definitive ruling on police and sheriff responsibilities.
Court reconvened with R Gugler charged for placing a brand on property of Bloomington Land and Livestock Co. Jury deadlocked 7 to 5 after nearly 24 hours. Gugler to be tried again next Monday. State vs B M Mijeldo ended not guilty. Trial involved objections to evidence, judge sustained objections. County Attorney has 60 days to appeal. John Lord vs J L Rapstad account trial ongoing.
Boston meeting for Christian Scientists from June 28 to early July promotes Nickel Plate Road fares. Tickets on sale June 25 to 27 with final return by August 1. Contact Chas B. Johnson Denver district passenger agent at 911 Seventeenth St. Denver Colo. as listed.
A promotional note invites readers to contact L. C. Lowry General Agent for Alumium Utensil Co at 310 W. Broadway Butte for particulars about a free trip as an inducement to examine goods terms and references. It requests a number of reliable agents to respond at once.
A compilation of brief items: residents visiting or traveling from Grey Cliff, Livingston, Missoula and Bozeman. business moves including a wool warehouse clerk. legal notices on a Fourth of July parade. students joining fossil hunts. horse trading plans. rail washouts near Merrill and Park City causing delays. flood and property losses. a marriage in Rockvale. a flood elsewhere in Heppner Oregon. and local concert and church event updates.
Mrs. J T Parker has closed the German bakery and moved to a Boulder homestead found by her husband. The McMillan Fur & Wool Co files their May 5 1903 circular for reference. This house has stood for 25 years and, due to extensive business, can pay high prices. Shippers report satisfactory dealings.
A four o'clock dinner followed by whist and a dance last Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Sandsness on Cayuse flat near Melville attracted an estimated crowd from a hundred to more. Hosts were praised for generous hospitality with ample supper breakfast and refreshments. Guests enjoyed lively dancing and many tried Norwegian whist for the first time.
Montana Epworth League asks members and nonmembers planning to travel to Detroit July 16 19 to notify J A Metcalf Red Lodge Mont and report travel routes so group rates can be secured. Secretaries of all Montana chapters urged to submit names and routes promptly.
Question on why steamer tolls ring at a river point has puzzled many for over a century. W. O. Tucker at the Blakes Lee Hotel can provide the information on the mysterious toll and its meaning for travelers to the unknown land.
The court held that a prospector who fails to discover mineral bearing ore cannot prevent others from exploring the same ground. A valid location cannot be made until metal bearing ore is actually discovered.
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