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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
8
Standing financial snapshot shows assets totals and liabilities for the bank at Big Timber Montana as of May 4 1920 with figures for loans deposits reserves and capital. Notarized affirmation by cashier D Claiborn Chas McDonnell R L Lewis and E L Frang authenticates the report.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin Mrs Clinton M Barr state vice chairman of Wisconsin women Democrats warned the Democratic party risks losing the women vote if leaders temper with wets stance at the San Francisco platform delegates meeting. Delegation members voted to be governed by a majority on resolutions.
High School hosts an annual display and reception on Thursday May 20 from 1 to 4 pm. Freshmen and sophomores present woodwork and turning projects while juniors draft and blueprint plans and seniors perform blacksmithing and tool making. Parents and visitors are invited to tour the departments and observe a year’s work.
John K. Sullivan of Whitefish was selected as the best debater in the interscholastic contest at the state university. Helen Johnson Hysham placed second, Robert Miller Culbertson third, and Joseph Gibson Missoula fourth in eight entries debating the issue on a minimum wage law for all employment.
The Mexico revolution evolves as reports say Carranza may have escaped his captors and fled into the mountains. The Oklahoma naval vessel sails for Key West with 100 marines, while Mexico seeks immediate U S recognition and Emiliano Tomez is said to handle talks from Nogales. General Obregon reports allegiance to de la Huerta.
Two Black individuals captured at Harlowton charged with holding up three white men aboard a west bound Northern Pacific box car. The victims reported loss of money and clothing packs after a confrontation at Sappington. Suspects to be moved to Boulder for trial.
Rooms for rent of the month at ten dollars each, some suitable for light housekeeping. Apply J. M. Shutts at 726-2.
Jackson Wyoming claims a world first as the city elects an all female city government. Two tickets competed with women winning two to one after a sex issue driven campaign. Rose Crabtree defeated her husband Henry on the men’s ticket in a notable contest. The town is isolated near the mountains south of Yellowstone with about 300 residents.
Glasston residents report good moisture and a bright bumper crop hope. The Shaw ranch sale and new owners set a busy tone as local families visit Big Timber and Melville. Glasston School District plans closing exercises May 15 with a social featuring sandwiches, cake, hot coffee, and dancing.
Boston and Brooklyn battled 26 innings to a 1–1 tie, breaking the prior 24 inning record. Joe Oeschger and Cadore pitched superbly as Olson and Gowdy starred in defense, with extraordinary double plays highlighting the marathon contest.
In Sweet Grass county Montana the administrator with the will annexed of Jeanette Keck deceased announces creditors and all claimants must file their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims go to the administrator at his Big Timber Montana office. Dated May 12 1920. William Glass administrator. Chas Campbell attorney. First pub May 13 1920.
Dr Riesland renowned for fitting eyes and finishing glasses will be at the Grand Hotel for one day on May 31. He is a noted optical specialist, offering his services to local residents.
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