05 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1903
Page
1
The readable fragments suggest a dated newspaper item mentioning months and numbers in a brief inquiry or notice. The text is largely garbled with stray letters and lacks coherent events or identifiable names to form a full summary.
The St Mark's Guild resolved to issue a full statement on dealings with Mr Hannah over renting the Auditorium for the Red Riding Hood cantata. They discuss a $20 charge and an extra $1000 credit, a $20,000 bill, and conflicting newspaper card wording. The treasurer sought legal view on moral obligation and the president officials signed a corrective card.
The Bozeman Chronicle cites Logan’s recent fire to condemn the lack of fire fighting equipment in smaller Gallatin towns. It decries delaying protection until after damage and warns against reacting only after losses occur.
The editor states no St Marks Guild member was responsible for the article in last week's Pioneer. The discussed circumstances were widely commented on in town for days, so Guild members did not provide the data. The remarks about the Auditorium manager were public sentiment, not Guild input.
Sparse crowds at recent shows prompt the auditorium manager to reassess plans and seek adjustments. The note hints at growing concern over turnout and potential changes to scheduling or promotions.
Paste-Pot Willie confirms he should not be trusted in any deal, large or small, signaling a warning about reliability in forthcoming trades or agreements.
The article reports St Mark's Guild backing a previous piece from last week in which the editor is rebuked for alleged duplicitous tactics. It accuses him of low methods aimed at shielding himself, pressuring women to sign misleading statements, and of leveraging deceit to clear his name.
The Bureau of Agriculture Labor and Industry releases its eighth and most comprehensive report. It appeals to state residents and could attract eastern settlers seeking opportunity and investment in the west.
The editor recalls the manager of the Auditorium allegedly attempted an N hold up the Guild, a claim he only knew by reading the Ploxner daily. Citizens of the town rely on the Ploserr for news and local happenings.
The Luditerian manager adds to his list of achievements by taking a stand in a boycott. His latest move aims to place him as a member of the Hoe Timber orchestra engaged to provide music for Macbeth.
A second 100000 inch water appropriation on the Yellowstone river is filed by S M Ferris of Bozeman with partners for a 50 by 15 foot canal at Yankee Jim's Canyon to divert water for electric power mining milling smelting lighting railway and other uses. Ferris says plans not mature but work should start within 10 days and power could reach Livingston Bozeman Chestnut Storrs and Livingston.
The New and Second Hand Store offers a Tri County Atlas free with every cash purchase totaling up to 8500 in local currency. The promotion encourages buyers to pay cash to receive the atlas at no extra cost.
Judge Hanford ruled interior department cannot set penalties for sheep grazing on government reserves. The decision voids a $500 fine and two year imprisonment provision, freeing sheepmen from criminal charges while rangers may remove their sheep. The ruling cites Congress as the proper lawmaker and notes conflicting solicitor general opinions.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the law restraining sheep from grazing on forest reserves is constitutional under existing federal statutes. The decision confirms the validity of the grazing ban in protected forest areas.
On February 18 26th anniversary events for Mr and Mrs J Sanderson of Melville drew about 110 guests. A daylight parade of vehicles preceded a large reception with supper dancing and songs ending at daybreak. The couple received many silverware gifts as tokens of esteem.
Pat Murray William Lindsay and Will Countryman were convicted of robbing the Bridger bank and sentenced by the jury Murry and Lindsay to eight years and Countryman one year Lambert and Kirby were released but rearrested and now jailed at Red Lodge awaiting court action.
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