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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
4
A Tacoma dispatch to the Minneapolis Times reports sheep growers from South Dakota Montana Wyoming Utah and Washington are forming a large wool association. Led by James F. Bidwell of Belle Fourche S D the group aims to scrap price swings by consolidating clips and storing wool in a Belle Fourche warehouse to cut costs and boost profits for Northwest producers.
Statewide petitions ask Governor Smith to grant clemency to Joseph Hurst condemned to hang for Sheriff Cavanaugh's murder in Dawson county. Supporters cite new evidence of possible innocence and urge a stay of execution to allow careful review, noting the April 30 date for the sentencing. The report also notes the new Social Democratic party ticket with Eugene Debs for president and Joseph Harriman for vice president and expectations of a strong showing.
A subscription drive was started to aid the widow of the late General, seeking contributions from readers and local organizations to provide financial support and relief during her bereavement. The appeal emphasizes solidarity with veterans and families of military figures.
Lawton has been presented to the lady. It amounted to $98,432 and won substantial recognition of the merits of one of our best soldiers and patriots as well as evidence of the patriots of the American people.
On Wednesday March 7 1900 the ballot form for road supervisor elections was approved with dimensions four inches long and two and a half inches wide. The form outlines the official layout and voting procedure for that office.
A Kansas exchange notes the printshop proverb Not Outside the Printshow warns young men against swearing. The phrase finds use when the paper runs late, in proofreading, and to ease issues when ink is bad or presses buck. It lightens editors’ fatigue after printing outside the office.
Readable line notes that all lines of fine job printing are available at short notice at the PIONRER Police.
Dr. M E B Knowles reports a deadly outbreak of ictero haematuria in northern Montana. The disease targets liver and kidneys and is fatal within four to five days. Infected ranges should move surviving sheep to give others a chance, as there is no cure. Deer Lodge and Choteau counties report outbreaks, with autopsy confirming the disease and authorities seeking understanding of soil conditions and transmission.
Trustees of School District No 30 Sweet Grass County Montana will on March 24 1900 at 1 p.m. receive sealed bids and sell 6 percent five year coupon bonds of $500 each to raise 4000 as authorized by voters on February 7 1900. Bonds payable semi annually in paid coin at the Sweet Grass County Treasurer Big Timber or Big Powder National Bank Big Timber. Bids below par may be considered. trustees reserve right to accept or reject bids and sell by private sale. Dated Big Timber Montana February 1900. Trustees James Vestal Ed A Davis School Clerk.
Mrs Frances L Sales of Missuach Valley Louisiana reports years of kidney woes and says three bottles of Botey's Kidney Care offered relief after trying other remedies from a local drug company.
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