Kid Royals Breaks Jail Escape On Saturday
A jail break involving the inmate nicknamed Kid Royals succeeded with a Saturday afternoon getaway. Authorities pursue custody while releasing minimal details.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
1
A jail break involving the inmate nicknamed Kid Royals succeeded with a Saturday afternoon getaway. Authorities pursue custody while releasing minimal details.
Notorious horse thief Royales escapes from a county jail by removing screws holding an iron grate with a steel comb. He climbs to a transom window, crawls through a 2 by 3 foot opening, and flees into the surrounding brush near the stockyards. Officers launch a manhunt, questioning guards and residents as they pursue the fugitive believed to be hiding in nearby jungles.
Tuesday afternoon Herman Utermohle was attacked by an enraged horse while cleaning it. The horse grabbed his left arm and fractured the bone in several places and lacerated flesh before it released. The arm remains precarious but a doctor hopes to save it. Saskatchewan flour ad by Elliot and Coit.
Last evening the Pythian Sisters lodge celebrated a decade of service with about 65 guests in the lodge room. A sumptuous supper followed, with Miss Bessie Leasley singing and Miss Sadie Bailey presenting a reading titled Miss Civilization. The lively gathering, praised for its hospitality, danced to music by Mrs. Mulkern and Dr. Wearne until midnight.
Proposals will be received by Trustees of School District No 1 in Big Timber Montana until Tuesday June 30 at 6 p.m. for addition to the school house and repairs to the old building with plans on file at J A Lowry's office. Separate bids for plumbing and excavation. Bids must include a 10 percent certified check. Board may reject all bids. Dated June 18 1908. By H C Pound Clerk. The pacing mare known as the Hauge mare has been bought from Richard Hauge by W A Clark and is being prepared for fall races as one of the county's fastest horses.
Thomas Conners, a general blacksmith, horseshoer and wagon maker, has opened a shop at Grey Cliff. He offers all kinds of work with guaranteed quality and prompt service. Give him a trial.
Two cars of furniture reach Big Timber Furniture Co and will be sold at greatly reduced prices. Damaged items include mattresses, commodes, dressers, chiffoniers, center stands, china closets, buffets, wardrobes, and desks. Call or write, Home Phone 39.
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