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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1923

Page

6

Montana rancher kills family then self in Malta attack

James E. Hovey shot and killed his wife, two young children, a 15 month old and a 3 year old, and beat a 6 year old before he died from a self inflicted neck wound. Two boys aged 9 and 11 escaped to summon help as neighbors found the dead and injured in the Malta ranch home. The incident followed alleged insanity over a land dispute with authorities confirming the boys' account and noting Hovey had recent insanity history.

Malta Mont James E. Hovey Here Hovey Elbaugh Ata John Knutson Libby Canada

Church Services Schedule for St Joseph and St Mark

The schedule lists St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev P Sheehy as pastor offering services on the second Sunday of each month at 10 30 and the fourth Saturday at 10. St Marks Episcopal Church led by Rev J W Hard offers Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am with an evening service at 7 30.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Rev. P. Sheehy St. Mark’s Episcopal Church J. W. Hard

Twelve Killed When Flames Hit Tenement

A five story East 109th Street tenement fire in New York killed 12 people including six children and injured many others. Harry Vogel alerted Patrolman John Malone who fought through flames to help victims. a truck cab helped rescue a hundred women and children from the fire escape. The Mandelbaum family suffered loss on the top floor while Bertha Kuxis perished after returning for her wedding dress.

New York East 109Th Harry Vogel John Malone Malone Mannie Friedman David Handelbaum Mandelbaum Hyman Mandelbaums Aaron Kuxis Bertha David

Readjust Wool Rates Asked By Commission

Hearings by representatives of the interstate commerce commission opened in Salt Lake City on petitions to readjust wool shipment rates in western states. F W Robinson of Union Pacific argued that railroad rates must fall to meet water competition. He noted the 82 70 per hundredweight rate was suspended pending the inquiry and opposed proportionate rail rates to the Pacific coast.

Salt Lake City Interstate Commerce’ Commission F. W. Robinson Union Pacific Railroad J. Robinson Pacific Coast Mr. Robinson H. C. Kaul Commission H. A. ‘Davis Boston Wood

Evangelical Services Led by Rev Wilber Isley

Evangelical services announced for the Arcade Theatre with Rev Wilber Isley as pastor. Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Bible study at 7 30 p.m. prayer services Wednesdays at 8 p.m. All are invited to attend.

Arcade Theatre Wilber Isley

Union Sunday School and Sermon Service at Braughtee Home

Mrs. Jane Brown leads Union Sunday School at the R. F. Braughtee residence every Sunday at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. The event invites local members to attend the services and participate in weekly worship.

Chereh of God Jane Brown Union R. F. Braughtee

Church Service Schedule and Choir Rehearsals

Norwegian services listed for 1 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Settlement church. Choir rehearsals every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and services Wednesday evenings at 7 30. Confirmation class Saturday at 2 p.m.

Sabbath services moved to Methodist church

Seventh Day Adventists Elder A. J. Lockett announces Sabbath services now held weekly at the Methodist church. Sabbath school at ? a.m. worship at 8 p.m. Sunday evening service at 8 o'clock.

Seventh Day Adventists A. J. ‘Lockett Methodist Church

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