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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
4
Bright Montana editor George W. Alderson dies
Noted writer and editor George W. Alderson, a valued Montana Presa association member, dies. He was known for logical, forceful discussions and fair treatment of opponents, leaving a legacy of strong journalism and a family aligned with his traits. The Montana newspaper community extends sympathy to his bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Alderson
Montana
Criticizes W. J. Hannah Over Printing Demands
The writer denounces W. J. Hannah for offering to fund band instruments only if the boys place all printing orders with him. The piece asserts individuals may give as they wish but condemns coercive pricing on a worthy project as a dishonorable trait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hannah
Wool Production Report Details U S Sheep and Wool Totals
The census bureau reports June 1 1900 sheep and goats on hand and wool clips from fall 1899 and spring 1900. It lists 31 319 298 ewes rams and wethers 21 668 323 lambs and notes two fleeces per sheep in some regions. Montana leads sheep numbers while Texas and New Mexico top goats. Total wool and mohair value is 45 723 739 with goat hair value 267 804.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
United States
Montana
Wyoming
Texas
New Mexico
Dakota Blizzard Traps Train Passengers For Four Days
Passenger recounts staying aboard Train No 11 with 100 adults and 22 children as a Dakota blizzard dumps snow drifts up to 15 feet high. Crews struggle to move cars, rotaries clear drifts, and stock losses include 100 head of cattle in a store shed found dead after the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
C. T. Busha
Minneapolis
Fargo
Valley City
Dawson
Montana
Editor Alderson Dead at Desk in Livingston Post
George Alderson veteran editor of the Livingston Post died Thursday afternoon of heart disease at his desk after a year of poor health. He had taken his son A M into partnership days before his death and leaves a wife six children and a stepdaughter. Born in Yorkshire England he came to Chicago during the Civil War era then moved to Wisconsin before settling in Montana where he ran newspapers and served as Montana Press association president. Funeral drew large crowds from multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thut
Minneapolis
A. M
Mr. Alderson
Yorkshire
England
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
George B. McClellan
Abraham Lnncoln
Wisconsin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Helena
Miles City
Bozeman
Montana Register
Livingston Post
J. D. Whepley
Montana Press Association
Livingston
Minnie Hickox
Butte
George W. Alderson
Walter Alderson
Red Lodge
W. L
A. M. Alderson
the Post
J. E. Mallery
Anaconda
Notice to Lumber Dealers for Bridge Plank Bids
Sealed bids for bridge plank must be received by the Sweet Grass County Clerk in Big Timber Montana by 10:00 a m on Tuesday April 15 1902. Bids must state plank quality and price per thousand feet delivered to Big Timber. J H Moore County Clerk March 17 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass Co
Mont
Big Timber
J. H. Moore
Brass Band Organized At Armory Meeting
A Monday night gathering in the Armory organized a new brass band with seventeen players. Twelve instruments were returned, five more needed. Subscriptions already total 108 dollars, aimed at purchasing the remaining instruments. a businessmen subscription drive and an entertainment fundraiser are planned. Next meeting scheduled for Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Instrumenta
F. Shaffer
C. Farnaworth
Richard Roberts
A. K. Wearne
Louis Beley
H. Witten
C. A. Caulkins
R. Giffee
W. F. Gilmour
Dormer Kellogg
EB. C. Hale
A. J. Bryant
T. R. Lanphear
Asa Lanphear
Curtis Lanphear
W. J. Hannah
Yellowstone Leader
Fortnightly Club Delights With Shakespeare Evening
The Fortnightly Club met Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Geiger. The program focused on Shakespeare featuring oral sketches and readings including Miss Merrielees Hamlet Miss Walker Julius Caesar Mr Enoe Merchant of Venice and Miss Harrison in scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Geiger
Merrielees
Hamlet
Walker Julius Caesar
Enoe
Merchant of Venice
Harrison Eevee Cooe
No Trains From the Fast After Washout
A morning message reports a bad washout between Mandan and Jimtown halting N P service from St Paul. Trains will not operate until repairs are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandan
Jimtown
St. Paul
N. P
Free County High School selects new superintendent team
Trustees meet and approve L Warrell of Washington Iowa as superintendent and Maud Walker as assistant superintendent. Salary set at 1000 dollars yearly for the superintendent and 75 dollars monthly for the assistant. Warrell brings fourteen years in educational work including higher branches. Walker, sister of the county superintendent, has taught in the county about two years with strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Warrell
Washington
Iowa
Miss Maud Walker
Miss Walker
Local Woolen Mill Seeks Montana Orders in Butte
J. F. Asbury treasurer of the Woolen Mill Co. returns from Butte after soliciting orders for blankets. Montana business leaders including D. J. Hennessy and O. K. Lewis approved samples and placed large orders. T. C. Power & Co. and other dealers pledged support to push the home product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Asbury
Woolen Mill Co
Butte
T. C. Power & Co
Names of potential western fever carriers sought
An appeal offers to connect interested individuals with information about the Northwest and its growth prospects. It invites inquiries through Northern Pacific Railway agents or Charles B. Fee G P and T A N P R St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Northern Pacific Railway
Chas
Fee
St. Paul
Minn
St. Louis
Northern Pacific
Lincoln
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Omaha
Denver
Largest Shipment of Sheep Leaves State for Dakota
Ralph Berry and McDaniels will ship about 100 cars of sheep to Dakota today and tomorrow. The consignment may be the largest ever shipped from this state section and the sheep will be ranged there this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Berry
McDaniels
Dakota
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Lionerr
Jay
Be, Sheridan
BIG
Oficial Paper
Sweet Grass County
Montana Presa Association
Him
Wool Production
Ing
Alderson
George Alderson
The
Free County High School
Home Co-Operative Co
Tnership
George A. Neal
U. S. Atty
Winifreds
Pontius
Jackson County
Samuel Eppstein
Atty
S.A. Dunham
Treas
American Bank
8Th and
Delaware
Sis
Elout
Epee
Fred Kauffmann
William Christie
Zecal
Gaze DE Soite
H. ©. Kellogg
Gebo Coal and Wood
Telelphone
Howard’ Brothers
Northern Pacific Ticket Offices
Darlington
H. B. Segur
Billings
W. W. Beasley & Son
Stock Commission Brokers
Montavia
A. Perrine
Urner
Ross Dier
D BR
GEM
P. O
A. E. Walker
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