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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
7
Local news items report Corbett and Jeffries have signed articles for a title bout, while other notes cover hotel upgrades at Blakeslee, new wool mill turnover, and fishing parties with good success. Also mentioned are public officials changes, a firesafe accident on a private car, and broader regional business plans in Montana.
Dr. M. E. Knowles says free distribution of black leg vaccine since 1897 has reduced losses by about 90 percent across Montana. He notes two thirds of calves over six months are vaccinated, with government supplies and private options keeping mortality low, especially in damp seasons.
The program for the teachers meeting at the Big Timber public school building on the second Saturday in April begins at 2 p.m. The agenda includes primary pupils, remarks by Mrs Harrison and Miss Smoot, and aims to have every county teacher present to participate in discussions. Special invitations go to district patrons and school officers. County Superintendent Srecian Waker will preside.
Reduced fares via the Sunshine Route offer a weekly Pullman sleeper from the Twin Cities through to Los Angeles. Departs Tuesdays from St Paul at 8:00 a.m. and Minneapolis at 7:50 a.m. Settlers' tickets priced at $32.90. For details contact J. T. Conley in St. Paul or CM & StP ticket agents.
Steellah Waker County Superintendent commends Howie Public School for efficient teaching, earnest staff, and good pupil results. She notes modern furnishings, cordial teacher patron relations, strong board support, and highlights singing and marching as notable features.
Last Saturday on the Boulder road four miles from town George Getchell was thrown from his wagon and killed instantly. He rode with Jake White on the rear and a team hitched to the running gear. A rock struck the wheels causing the accident. Getchell suffered a broken neck an arm and a crushed skull. Wm Ellison and others assisted and authorities retrieved the body.
Theo T Olson aged about 34 a Maine native and longtime ranch hand in this region died unexpectedly while employed by John Elliston. The coroner jury found accidental death. he never married and had no local relatives. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church with many friends attending Highland cemetery.
The subscription list of the Big Timber Express is turned over to Pronger Printing and Penutsaisa Co. They will mail the Pronger to former subscribers until further notice.
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