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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
4
The 1919 Fourth of July event at the fair grounds drew about 3,000 people. E L Frang was named treasurer after returning to town, and Chas McDonnell urged him to collect funds. Most subscribers paid, save one hot tamale wagon operator who later settled the balance.
The report notes a potential write-in campaign against Tom Anderson for county commissioner six-year term. It argues for conservative public administration and cites Roosevelt's balanced-budget pledge vs. actual increases. The Pioneer urges support for Anderson and states it will back him regardless of who files or runs as an independent.
Governor Ayers addressed about 3,000 at a city barbecue and clarified that the Harlowton Big Timber highway will be funded by a match of state and federal money. He explained that an initiative vote is needed to raise 3 million dollars, with bonds and bids following the election, likely delaying construction until next summer or later.
The Olympian derailed after colliding with the eastbound CCC train near Ingomar at 4 41 am. Engineers Fred Parkinson and A J Perry were slightly hurt along with nine Olympian passengers and a few CCC staff. 120 CCC boys were en route to Camp Dix New Jersey from Fort George Wright Spokane Eckert prepared breakfast in the mess car when the crash occurred.
The Big Timber celebration featured a free barbecue serving about 3,000 attendees. Governor Roy Ayers and Congressman James O Connor led speeches as a new North-South Central Montana Highway association formed with Frank Runkle of Havre as president and H M Montgomery of Chinook as secretary treasurer. Delegates from Livingston praised the event and the Lions club’s organizing effort.
Forty two bodies of Milwaukee train wreck victims recovered from the Yellowstone river near Miles City Montana. One body found at Glendive and one near Terry. Thirty nine identified including Mrs Emma De Thier of Chicago. Boats continue river patrol as eight are listed missing.
The text presents two political notices. Tom Anderson seeks Republican support for commissioner. John Egerman seeks Democratic support for clerk and recorder. Each urges votes at the primary election.
E O Overland runs on the Republican ticket pledging economical county administration. The Montana Taxpayers bulletin notes the county’s economic approach as a key issue in the June 1938 context.
Dean Lowry announces his bid for county treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to voters at the July 19 1938 primary election. He seeks election to the county treasurer position.
Democratic candidate Jay 19 announces filing for sheriff nomination and urges voter support at the upcoming primary. Ed Bartels 35 41 signs the notice.
The message requests support for CHAS. O. HATHAWAY in the upcoming July primary election seeking the office of Assessor for Sweet Grass County. The short note underscores a formal nomination request.
Four years of Illinois experience precede J D Holly's move to Montana as a candidate for assessor. The message asks supporters to back Holly in the nomination.
A Montana candidate seeks support for a congressional nomination. The rider pledges to serve in the best interests of Montana if nominated and elected.
CERYL V. O'LEARY runs on the Republican ticket for County Treasurer. She asks Sweet Grass County voters for support, pledging courteous and efficient duties if elected.
A candidate for the Republican nomination for County Attorney pledges diligent and courteous duties if elected. The statement asks for support at July gatherings and emphasizes commitment to the office.
Republican candidate Ben B Miles declares his bid for renomination for representative. He asserts government should be led by representatives of all people and that citizens’ rights are protected by just and equal laws.
Margaret Deegan asks for support in the primary election on July 19 seeking the county superintendent of schools position.
A voter urges keeping a current policy if the candidate is nominated and elected as assessor on the Democratic ticket. The brief notes a political intent to maintain the present approach regardless of official capacity.
A local political notice requests backing for J. C. Herrick in his sheriff nomination campaign. Supporters urged to join the effort and stand behind Herrick.
County clerks and voters are urged to support Estelle Greig in the July Republican primary for the office of clerk and recorder. The message emphasizes party affiliation and campaign aims.
Wawmy Çmeler announces candidacy for County Assessor on the Republican ticket in July primaries. He cites four years as North Dakota assessor and wants to run Montana office in a business like, economical manner.
A. W. Strickland announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for assessor at the primary election on July 19. If nominated and elected he pledges to devote his entire time to the duties of the office.
A campaign notice urges votes for Sam Fallang Sr in the Sweet County sheriff nomination, calling for support at the July primary and outlining candidacy expectations.
Jimmy Brannin announces his campaign for the Democratic nomination for treasurer with a primary election set for July 19. He urges supporters to back his bid.
A political note requesting support for Ralph Bus Jarrett in the upcoming July sheriff primaries. The writer respectfully solicits votes and backing for Jarrett’s candidacy.
Ernest R. Patterson seeks renomination on the Republican ticket. He states extra office duties prevent a personal campaign but pledges courteous treatment to all and strict economy in the office, asking for voters' support.
Charles Cottle visits from his Boulder ranch. Mrs. Herman Utermohle returns from Bozeman with her father W. F. McLeod who had a cataract removed with satisfactory results. A store room of the old flouring mills east of the Northern Pacific wool warehouse is destroyed by fire. A. L. Bray and Paul L. Van Cleve Sr. attend the state good roads convention in Missoula as county delegates. Lucia Mirrielees arrives from Redding to spend the summer with her uncle Attorney A. G. Hatch. Wool markets stay slow as buyers and sellers are reluctant. The July 1 state liquor law requires unincorporated saloons to close from 1 to 6 am, with fines from 50 to 200 dollars. Melville is the county town affected. Reed Point and Grey Cliff have no saloons.
Pioneer residents William Dorr visited old friends in California. Mrs George DeKoenig of Glasston returned from Mayo Hospital. Carl Busse seeks GOP nomination for county surveyor, to succeed D J Walvoord. John E King’s daughter Gladys wed Ceryl OLeary in Los Angeles, ceremony at Congregational parsonage. Charley Keppler buys Hans Peterson pool hall in Grey Cliff. Wool receipts projected under 300000 pounds at local wool house. Melville men E Pat Kelly Leo J Cremer and Frank Wagner joined Livingston ball team. score 13 to 6. Duck Creek rainstorm raises creek three feet in 20 minutes. water entered R S Jarrett home. Seven Mile Otter Swamp creeks heavy. city rain light.
County High School Board invites sealed bids for reshingling the west roof of the high school. Specifications require about 35 squares of No 1 red cedar shingles and complete work by August 7 1938. Bids due July 11 1938 at 5 p m, opened same day at 5 p m. Clerk, County High School Board. Pub June 30 and July 7, 1938.
A petition to close three miles of county road in Sweet Grass County Montana requests closure from the southwest corner of section 30 to the northeast corner of section 19 in township 5 north range 15 east. Objections may be presented at the county commissioners office July 7 1938 at 2 30 p m. Clerk E R Patterson announces the hearing by order of the board. Pub June 9 16 23 30 1938.
Kristian Tjaaland of Big Timber Montana filed intention to make final proof to establish a claim to Lots 3 4 5 6 Section 12 Township 1S Range 16E Principal Meridian Montana before U S commissioner John A Lowry at Big Timber on July 20 1938 Witnesses include Albert Esp Bertel Idland Tom Hoyem and Peder Johnson all of Grey Cliff with first publication June 16 1938 and fifth publication July 14 1938.
On July 13 and 14 1938 between 9 am and 5 pm in front of the county treasurer's office in Big Timber Montana all property in Sweet Grass County and the city of Big Timber with delinquent 1937 taxes will be sold at public auction unless paid. A complete delinquent list is on file in the county treasurer’s office for public inspection. S. C. Bailey treasurer.
In the District Court of Sweet Grass County Montana the estate of Silas P. Harvey deceased is estates, Harriet G. Harvey administratrix directs creditors and others with claims to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be filed at E O Overland law office Big Timber Montana. Dated June 15 1938.
Alexander J. Glass filed on March 7, 1935 under the Desert Land Entry Act of March 3, 1877 No 032898 for S half Section 2 Township 2 North Range 14 East Prin Meridian. Filing witnessed before United States Commissioner John A Lowry in Big Timber Montana on July 14 1938. Names listed: Anshelm Olin William Glass Lewis A Larson Clemens Baily all of Big Timber Montana. William Riddell Register. First published June 9 1938.
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