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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
4
County board appoints road managers to supervise repairs
Sweet Grass County commissioners resolve to prevent road trustee failures from delaying improvement work. They will personally inspect roads, ensure quality, and support Boulder district gains as mineral production grows, emphasizing good roads to boost Big Timber trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Boulder
Beattie Reappointed Montana Surveyor General Defies D A A E W Faction
The reappointment of Beattie as Surveyor General of Montana is praised by Republicans amid a bitter clash with Democratic Aid Society members who opposed him on personal grounds. Carl Rasch is named attorney general, seen as aligned with the party and ignoring the D A A E W faction. The president’s swift action undermines the soreheads’ plans and solidifies GOP control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Beattie
Montana
Democratic Aid Society
Beattie
Republican Party
D. A. Society
Carl Rasch
Rogers
Washington
Carter
State Committee
Republican Party of
Salt River
Old Time Cowboy Pocket Note Sparks Quiet Saloon Tale
A rugged bit lands in the sounds of a dusty town as a lone rider exchanges rumors at sunset. The bar’s wooden walls remember horses and old debts while a distant train hums prophecy through the night.
Senator Clark declines run for DCC chair amid presidential bid
Senator W. A. Clark refuses candidacy for chairman of the Democratic Congressional Committee citing risk to his presidential nomination prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Clark
Democratic Congressional Committee
Roosevelt Faulted by Col Goddard Group
Col Goddard and allies conclude President Roosevelt is not as favorable as they had believed, casting doubt on his character and leadership as reported by observers of the era.
Reduction In Shearers Wages In 1902 Season
The North Montana Woolgrowers association executive committee fixes shearing rates for 1902. Yearlings 6 cents per head, other sheep 7 cents, board 75 cents daily. Last year 8 cents per head. board unchanged. Machinery adoption cited. pay remains highest in any state and double Texas rates. Season runs from California to Montana with work extending to Texas and the South after spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Montana
C. H. Campbell
Association
Texas
California
South
Commissioner Rules on Homestead Death and Insanity Claims
General Land Office Commissioner Hermann issues two rulings for settlers. If a settler dies before proving up, the widow or heirs may continue and obtain title with proper proof. If the widow dies, heirs may claim title. A settler who becomes insane may have the entry proved by an authorized agent if mental unsoundness occurs after starting the claim. No time extension for residence except under severe climatic hindrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann
General Land Office
Charity Ball Committees Named For April 4 Armory Event
Executive committee details appoint advertising music floor and reception groups for the Charity Ball to be held April 4 at Armory hall. Tickets with supper are priced at 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
W. L. Shanks
T. C. McCall
Sam’ Solberg
C. N. Skillman
J. W. Bailey
Messrs. and Mmes
W. A. Moore
H. O. Kellogg
A. G. Yule
W. A. Harrison
W. J. Hannah
Messrs. By
M. Hall
R. Merrielees
O. A. Fallang
New Woodmen Camp Organized Near Big Timber
District deputy Kenney lists 26 names for a new M W of A camp at this place and hopes to organize on or about the first Saturday night in April. The exact date will be published later and all Woodmen in and around Big Timber are urged to watch for the date and attend to assist in organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Kenney
Big Timber
Mutton Contracts Signal Increased Export Demand
The Chicago Drovers Journal reports mutton contracts for future delivery, including over 3,000 more of the Merrill big choice export sheep at 5.50 per cwt. and 15,000 head from Rea Bros. to be delivered 5,000 monthly in March April and May. March delivery at 5.50 with fleece half and wool off. April at 25.75 with wool off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Drovers’ Journal
C. H. Merrill
Merrill
Rea Bros
Wool Market Strong Amidsteadily Firm Boston Week
Wool sales in Boston for the past week reached 3 045 000 pounds with overall market firmness across major centers. Demand favored medium and low fleeces while dealers held back, stocks shrinking and large mills slow to re-enter. prices held, and a debate on shoddy regulation and tariff impact highlighted policy discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catton and
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Teamsters
Ohio
Utah
Montana
Wyoming
Congress
Attorney General Rules Voter Residence For Registration
Qualified Voters in Havre question registration rules. AG opinion states residence time for state county and ward is counted to election day, allowing registration if six months in city and thirty days in ward before the election, without needing complete residence prior to applying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Haswell
Havre
Kind of Teacher They Want for District No 5
The Benton River Press notes district No 5 Government Coulee trustees seek a winter term end soon and prefer a jolly young teacher to work with younger pupils. Miss Magness has raised students in past years and will teach summer term on the lower Marias. Applicants should be energetic, personable, able to ride, run, climb, fish, and handle outdoor hazards. Address trustees at district No 5 Teton Post Office Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton River
Trustees of District
School Trustees Election Set For Saturday April 5
County districts vote on April 5 to elect one school trustee replacing J. S. Solberg whose term ends. Solberg not seeking re election. Nominations must be filed five days before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Solberg
Solberg
Card of Thanks and Band Reorganization Notice
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral tributes from friends and local groups. An appeal seeks to reorganize the Big Timber brass band inviting instrument owners to leave items at Yellowstone Pharmacy. Notice to Lumber Dealers announces sealed bids by Sweet Grass County for bridge plank up to April 15 1902 with delivery in Big Timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Rathbone Sisters
Eastern Star
St. Mark’s Guild
A. Whitney
Big Timber Brass Band
Yellowstone
Sweet Grass Co
Mont
Big Timber
J.h.moore
Edward C Carter Dies in Colorado Springs at 72
Edward C. Carter, father of former Senator T. H. Carter, died in Colorado Springs, Colorado, last Saturday at age 72. Senator Carter and his wife were with him for several hours before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Carter
T. H. Carter
Colorado Springs
Colo
Senator Carter
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Pioneer
Jee, Sheridan
Ager
Syeceee
Sweet Grass County
New Camp
M. W
Wool Market
THE
Gebo Coal and Wood
Telelphone
Howard Brothers
St. Louis
Northern Pacific
Lincoln
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Omaha
Denver
Northern Pacific Ticket Offices
Hou Hoe
B. Segur
Billings
W. W. Beasley & Son
Stock Commission Brokers
Tie Tembe
Vmontava
A. Perrine
G. McKay
Urner
Ross Dier
Stella
J. H. Moore
GEM
P. O
Henry Lamb
A. E. Walker
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