Honored Pioneer Charles Angus Remembered in Livingston
An obituary tribute recalls Charles Angus pioneer resident and longtime Park County official. Born in England in 1844, he served in the Civil War, moved to Montana in 1877, and held county clerk posts through several transitions before guiding local business ventures. A leading Grand Army of the Republic member, he helped shape Memorial Day observances and the Livingston community.
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Livingston
Charles Angus
United States
Delaware
Montana
Fort Keogh
Carver Mercantile Co
Thompson Bros
Park County
Sweet Grass
Park
T. H. Smith
Winslow Mercantile Co
Grand Army of the Republic
Opera House
Fred W. Wright
Capt. Thomas
P. H. Fisher
A. Dennis
E. P. Drake
George T. Chambers
John H. Clifford
Jimmy Cook
George W. Metcalf
Tom J. Mains
D. K. Buchanan
J. F. Lawrence
L. C. LaBarre
Maj. H. W. Bingham
J. W. Krise
W. P. Mulholland
Col. W. H. Yeaton
Sol R. Shrake
Napoleon Ebert
H. C. Lee
John M. Conrow
John T. Ford
Gus Ristenbatt
John R. Shorthill
H. J. Hoppe
Col. S. B. Miles
W. H. Redfield
C. C. Fifield
George Geer
Emory W. Joy
W. H. Vicito
Jesse James Death Recalled in Missouri Archives
A Missouri Historical Society account recalls Jesse James death on April 3, 1882 in St. Joseph after a Ford brother shot him from behind. It covers his Civil War ties, gang years with Frank James and Younger, the Northfield raid losses, and his burial history before noting John Dillinger’s current hunt. The piece notes public reaction to the killing and the Ford brothers’ later fates, with a brief update that Dillinger has not visited Big Timber.
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Missouri
Jesse James
Mississippi
John Dillinger
Dillinger
St. Joseph
Floyd C. Shoemaker
the Historical Society of Missouri
America
Thomas Howard
Charles
Robert Ford
Thirteenth
Lafayette
Fords
Ford Brothers
Robert
James
Jesse
Centerville
Kearney
Clay County
Alexander Franklin James
Frank
William Clarke Quantrill
Coleman Younger
Middle West
Northfield
Minnesota
James Brothers
James Boys
Frank James
T. T. Crittenden
Gallatin
Huntsville
Alabama
Oldest Mason in United States dies in Montana at 96
George Beatty 96, oldest Mason in the country, died at his ranch near Winston after joining Masonic ranks in 1865. Born May 11 1827 in County Tyrone Ireland, he came to Montana in 1862 and helped found Morning Star lodge No 5 in Helena. Beatty rode 100 miles to Virginia City for degrees and later worked in mining and freighting before settling on Beaver Creek Broadwater County. He also led Union Chapter No 180 R A M New York City and headed the Broadwater Pioneer Society.
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Helena
George Beatty
United States
Winston
Morning Star Lodge No. 5
Ireland
Beatty
Virginia City
Montana
County
Tyrone
United States Dragoons
New York City
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Laramie
Walla Walla
Wash
Florence
Idaho
Bannack
Fort Benton
Beaver Creek
Broadwater County
Union Chapter No
Broadwater County Pioneer Society
NRA not so popular among businessmen
Washington April 30. The chamber of commerce of the United States says a majority of responding businessmen report NRA detri mental to them in various ways. The summary cites two surveys in January and March across 100 cities, noting higher unemployment declines in industrial centers and widespread complaints about unequal treatment of employers and employees and rising costs without price relief.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
NRA
NIRA
House Drops Silver Remonetization Bill Amid Roosevelt Push
On April 30 the White House and House Banking Committee halted plans for silver remonetization. The Goldsborough bill to create a central monetary authority and force heavy silver purchases was shelved following President Roosevelt's views.
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Washington
White House
House
House Banking Committee
Roosevelt
Central Monetary Authority
Nye Declares Candidacy for County Treasurer in Sweet Grass
W N (Nels) Nye announces his run for County Treasurer of Sweet Grass County on the Republican ticket subject to July 17 1934 primary. He pledges best efforts if nominated and elected and asks for voter support.
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Sweet Grass County
State Representative Race Seeks Continuity and Support
A candidate announces bid for State Representative to succeed self and urges constituents to unite for a square deal. The appeal stresses aligned interests and ongoing commitment to fight for fair treatment, asking for public backing.
Sweet Grass County Clerk and Recorder Election Appeal
A 1934 message from Ellingson announcing candidacy for Clerk and Recorder of Sweet Grass County. He pledges honesty, efficiency, and taxpayer interests if nominated and elected, urging support on the Republican ticket.
Bailey Seeks Republican Nomination for Sweet Grass County Treasurer
Bailey a lifelong Sweet Grass County resident and former deputy treasurer announces candidacy for county treasurer. He pledges to run the office efficiently and economically and respectfully solicits support. signed Bailey.
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Sweet Grass County
Signa C, Bailey
Notice of Tax Deed Application in Sweet Grass County
J Faw applies July 10 1934 to the Sweet Grass County Treasurer for a tax deed to 146.30 acres described as portions of sections 12 and 7 township 1 south range 14 and 15 east M P M. The amount due is 91.40 dollars. Date May 1934. Public May 3 10 17 1934.
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Sweet Grass County
J. Faw
Notice to Creditors in Miller Estate
In the District Court of Sweet Grass County Montana the estate of Gottlieb F. Miller deceased is administered. Creditors and others with claims must present them with vouchers within four months after first publication to administrator Creston Crest at E O Overland law office Big Timber Montana. Published May 3 10 17 24 1934.
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District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Gottlieb F. Miller
E. O. Overland
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Creston Crest
Notice of land claim three year proof required
Jessie M. Jones widow of Everett E. Jones of Big Timber Mont has filed intent to prove up a stock raising original homestead entry No 032092 for N14 section 12 and S14 township 2 North range 14 East MP meridian before U S commissioner John A Lowry at Big Timber Mont on June 11 1934 Witnesses include John Hoyem William Glass Jonas Maitland and John Hanson all of Big Timber Mont First publication May 3 1934 Last publication May 31 1934
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Billings
Montana
Jessie M. Jones
Everett E. Jones
Big Timber
Mont
Township
Range 14
M. P. Meridian
John A. Lowry
U. S
John Hoyem
William Glass
Jonas Maitland
John Hanson
James Jones
Wynwy
Seyanws
Wianwem
Nysww
Range
Eyanwy
Notice to heirs in Anton Omdahl estate in Sweet Grass MT
Montana notice to C R Hansen administrator and heirs in the Anton Omdahl estate. Anne Omdahl petitions to determine heirs and distribution. Court in Big Timber set for May 16 1934 at 10 00 to hear claims and show cause. Emma B. Rees clerk. Public notice dates April 19 26 and May 3 10 1934.
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Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Anton Omdahl
C. R. Hansen
Anne Omdahl
Billings
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Emma B. Rees
Cler
Wool prices steady as Montana towns celebrate independence day
Independence day celebrations mark Sweet Grass county with Melville Absarokee Grey Cliff and McLeod joining in while Big Timber abstains. Wool receipts exceed one million pounds at the warehouse but slow shipments due to washed out bridges sending wool to Billings or Lewistown. The Springdale bridge collapse wrecked a wool wagon and killed horses with workers rescued.
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Sweet Grass
Melville
Absarokee
Grey Cliff
McLeod
Billings
Lewistown
Yellowstone Bridge
Springdale
Arthur C. Thompson
Peter Becker
William Webb
May 4 1916 Pioneer notes and local updates
May 4 1916 Pioneer records a Lutheran church meeting for parsonage subscribers on May 6. W R Stokes shipped seven hog cars. 30 days to April 30 netted 17117.10 for dogs. Births include a daughter to Kolben and family in Gibson on May 2 and a son to L A Morris in Reed Point on April 28. Political petitions list Loasby Mo for state senator and Arnold for commissioner. Other items note visits, travel, school term end, a Chicago marriage and a Missoula honor for a local student.
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Pioneer
Lutheran Church
W. R. Stokes
Kolben Haugstad
Gibson
L. A Morris
Reed Point
Elmer Sanderson
C. D. Paulson
Alberta
Canada
Frances Colvin
Forewald
Bert Nuttal
Coupeville
Wash
Hugh Pound
H. C. Pound
Chicago
Addie Martin
Tacey Crose
Missoula
Closing of Registration for Regular Primary Election July 17 1934
Notice. Sweet Grass county will close its registration book for the Regular Primary Election on July 17 1934 at 5:00 p m. Electors may register by appearing before County Clerk W A Conwell at the courthouse Big Timber or before a deputy registrar or notary public or justice of the peace during legal hours. Pub dates April 26 and May 3 10 17 24 31.
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Sweet Grass
Big Timber
W. A. Conwell
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Professional Directory
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M. W. Barr
Big Timber, Montana
DR. D. Claiborn
J. D. Herries
Masonic
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Law
L. W. Baskett
Montana Power Co
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Dick Mijelde
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Crazy Mountains
J. J. Gallagher
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Ed Bartels
Bailey Hardware
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