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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1903

Page

4

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.

Postal Notice for Big Timbers 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.

Ofice Big Timbers Montana

In Advance Notes Delayed Wot for Three Months

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.

Mysterious Disappearance Of Local Contractor In 1903

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.

A. BR. McDonald McDonald the Blakeslee Mr. Chisholm Yellowstone E. O. Clark Chisholm and McArthur Mr. McDonald Butte Chisholm McArthur Mustasche

Montana Wesleyan University Opens Plans for Next Year

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.

Montana Wesleyan University C. W. Tenny Be Sides Young Mens Christian Association Methodist Church R. P Smith Dillon J. W. Bennett Missoula W. Sanders Helenay James Sanders W. W. van Orsdel North Montana Great Falls Wm. Lindsay Glendive HW. A. Klock Butte

Police Duties in Arrests Highlighted by Helena Judge’s Ruling

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.

Prill Smith Supreme Court

Court in Session in Bloomington District Court

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.

R. Gugler Bloomington Land & Live Stock Co Hall A. G. Hatch John T. Smith G.R. Reynolds J. Karnop G. M. Parker E. H. Ellingson H. Wallum C. R. Bridgeman Wilbert Marsh A. S. Guthrie R. L. Guthrie C. EB. Stuart J. Wagner Jack Ingle Gugler B. M. Mijeldo Sydney Fox H. Miller Hail John Lord J. L. Rapstad

Christian Scientists Meet in Boston Announces Travel Rates

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.

Boston Nickel Plate Road Callon Chas. B. Johnson Seventeenth St Denver Colo. T

Free Trip to Butte Inducement Offer From Alumium Utensil Co

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.

Butte L. C. Lowry Alumium Utensil Co W. Broadway

Local notes from Grey Cliff and nearby areas

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.

Lizzie Kent Grey Cliff Sadie Knox Will Mellotte Livingston Newton Lay J. W. Clafford Stillwater Mr. Bradenburg Bozeman A. G. Yule Dell Whitney Lucy Merriellees Lucia Missoula Latt J. W. Hathaway Internal Revenue Collector May Nicholson Bruno Hall Spokane Ed. Patten Merrill Ole Birkland T. G. Overhul Mr. Overhul Lewis and Clarke County Helena Christie Thos. la Fond Reed State University Missoula Princeton Fish Creek A. W. Hogadone Brainerd,Minn R. IE. Schall Chicago C. F. Stocker S. B. Tabor M. E. Church Oliver S. Chilcott Julia B. Page Rockvale Carbon County Heppner Ore J. W. Medley Piper Reeves Mont

Mrs J T Parker closes bakery moves to Boulder homestead

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.

J. T. Parker Boulder McMillan Fur & Wool Co

Swell Social At Melville Dinnner Dance At Sandsness Home

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.

Melville District H. J. Sandsness Cayuse Flat Adieus

Epworth League Detroit trip rail rate inquiry

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.

Detroit Midii Epworth League League Montana J. A. Metcalf Red Lodge Mont. Sec Montana Epworth League

Tolling on Potomac River Point Explained

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.

Potomac River W. O. Tucker Blakes.lee Hotel

Supreme Court Rules Mining Ground May Be Explored Without Discovery

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.

Supreme Court

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