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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
2
The Pioneer reviews 1911 figures from Musselshell Sanders Lincoln and Sweet Grass counties to argue that new counties are expensive. It compares property value taxes and expenses, noting Sanders and Lincoln carry higher costs and debt than Sweet Grass and warning Stillwater voters to consider the cost before the election.
A Stillwater County Committee circular circulating in Sweet Grass county attacks The Pioneer and Columbus News and Absarokee Enterprise. It claims the new county would start with 13 249 in indebtedness while offering little factual support and prompts debate over the proposed tax burden and readings from Helena.
The Pioneer questions how new counties like Musselshell Sanders Lincoln and Stillwater could start with $13,249 debt and amass hundreds of thousands in four years. It asks who will fund records, court houses, bridges, salaries, bonds, and running expenses until tax receipts arrive, arguing the idea of starting fresh without costs is impractical.
Anaconda's Business Men's association backs a single telephone system after a Friday meeting. A three member committee will study conditions and report next meeting. Cities like Great Falls and Livingston already use one line, saving money and improving service.
The passage cites T. H. Busteed and B. O. Forsythe opposing the proposed Stillwater county creation. Busteed letters to The Pioneer argue existing Sweet Grass County roads taxes and distance to seats favor staying whole. Voters urged to heed longtime residents before the February 15 filing date.
Sweet Grass county residents are urged not to overlook a possible Stillwater county creation. If approved with an assessed value of 4,157,123 dollars, taxes for the portion joining Stillwater would rise from 17 mills to about 22 mills.
The sundry civil bill reported to the senate Friday carries an amendment raising Glacier National park funding to 150000 dollars. Senator T. J. Walsh arrived in Washington and said he engaged Miles Taylor to continue as secretary in his capacity. The horse quarantine from Nebraska and Kansas was lifted by Governor Sam V. Stewart. Unincorporated towns cannot be legally nominated as county seat candidates per an Attorney General D. M. Kelly opinion at Valley County.
Charles Frohner of Helena died after a 150 foot fall from an upraise, falling into the ore chute bottom. In Montana mining news, deaths of Dick Wilson in St Regis and Priscilla Ash in Long Beach are reported along with hospital notes on Senator Gwen Burla and wheat trials near Whitehall.
The piece recalls a rare 1847 event when Niagara Falls silenced as a massive ice dam backed up the river after a brutal March wind. By April 1 the dam broke, restoring the roar and the falls' iconic spectacle. The New York Times notes the phenomenon as a remarkable historical moment.
A sketch of a masterful lawyer who fearlessly challenged judges. During a case he was pressed for authority and, in a rasping voice, urged the judge to fetch any elementary book on common law from the library to support his statement.
Quote from London Tit-Bits recounting a street theft where Gibbs replies he had no time to spare and kept moving after a footpad demanded his watch. The anecdote highlights quick wit and composure under pressure.
A passage reflects on fit for each person by nature or education and argues that following one’s calling leads to success and dignity, while resisting it results in perpetual struggle. Lord Chesterfield cautions against uprooting one’s inclination and advocates pursuing vocation with conviction.
Peter De Wint discovers a rich patron feigning admiration for sold works. The painter reveals he kept two “perfect gems” for the admirer, who ends up buying the two marked Sold paintings after the test.
A rare underwater biological lab near Sfax Tunisia studies sponge development from microscopic larva. Over five years the larva grows into a complete sponge, offering insights into early sponge growth in shallow Mediterranean waters.
Rev. Lucas G. Engelstad, pastor, announces Sunday School at Big Timber every Sunday at 10 a.m. You are cordially invited to attend these services.
Sunday School at 10 a m. Everybody welcome in this church notice inviting all parishioners and guests to attend the session.
Rev. G. W. G. VanWinkle, Rector, schedules morning and evening services on the first and third Sundays of each month. Sunday school meets every Sunday at 10.0 a.m.
Rev Thomas Clarkson pastor schedules weekly and monthly services at St Pauls Methodist Reed Point. Sunday worship at 11 a m on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays, and 7 30 p m Sundays evenings. Sunday school at 10 a m each Sunday. Epworth League at 7 p m. Prayer meetings Thursday evenings. First and third Sunday worship at 10 30 a m and 8 p m on Saturdays before.
Sunday at 11 a m and Wednesday at 8 p m services announced for South M Building at Anderson Street and Fifth. Everyone welcome to attend.
Rev. Father Joseph Blacre leads Mass on the third Saturday of each month at 102. m. at St. Joseph's Church.
Time card details list NP trains Going West with numbers 1 North Coast Limited 1:18 PM No 3 Northern Pacific Express 2:59 PM No A Western Express 9:?? PM No 41 Puget Sound Express 10:49 PM in effect December 29 indicating westbound departures and service sequence.
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