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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
4
The death of Senator W A Clark ends the era of the famous four with Clark Daly Broadwater and Hauser. Clark mentored Montana and lived fully as a Montanan. His life story shows how he built education and wealth through grit and opportunity.
The Montana legislature unanimously approves Governor Erickson's recent appointive choices marking strong cross party support. Appointments include Dr Bolton at the insane hospital and A H Bowman as agriculture commissioner with others like Brandford as register of state lands. The editor notes the selections aim for capable officials serving the public good over political favors.
A Chicago Tribune style critique argues that wealthy student life breeds indolence and irresponsibility. It cites Princeton’s president and Coach Stagg condemning pampered athletes and privileged coeds, blaming parental wealth and lax grades for a wasteful youth. The piece warns college must redefine its role in modern society to curb this excess.
G E Martin of Livingston summarizes the February 25 Big Timber advisory board session with the Sweet Grass County Wool Growers association and forest service. They reviewed grazing applications, discussed band limits for sheep, and stressed factual decisions, fairness, and careful study for the upcoming grazing season.
A Montana tribute laments the roundup and removal of wild cayuse horses. The poet recalls loyal cow horses of the northern ranges, honors their role on Montana grasslands, and urges staying the fate of being shipped away for cattle and sheep grazing.
In the District Court of Montana the bankrupt Charles F. Gregory seeks a discharge under the 1898 bankruptcy law. Creditors and interested parties may file objections with the Helena clerk by April 6 1925 or appear that day and provide a written specification within ten days. Judge Charles N. Pray presides, with court seal dated February 24 1925.
About 36 members gathered Monday evening at 7 in Big Timber High School domestic science rooms for a Womans club supper. Mrs. E. R. Patterson presided. The civics department led spring planning and planting, with talks on family gardening and fiction read by high school students.
Governor Erickson appointed Austin B. Middleton of Custer county as warden of the state penitentiary for four years dating from March 6. The senate confirmed the appointment with one dissenter, Shelver of Park county. Middleton, a former Custer county sheriff and rancher, is well known among Montana stockmen.
Chicago March 1 Jake Schaefer former world champion leads the international 18.2 balkline billiards event with three wins and no losses. He tops the field with the highest grand average and run while delivering a string of strong matches including a 400 point spot win. Premium auto gear sale ad follows.
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