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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1936

Page

4

Montana Republicans target Democrats in Bozeman convention speech

Joseph D. Scanlan of Miles City denounces Democratic graft and urges voters to back Republicans. The piece notes Dan Muir of Forsyth seeks a Republican state treasurer nomination, with calculations of his long public service and pensions.

Young Republicans of Montana Bozeman Joseph D. Scanlan Miles City Star Congress Scanlan Dan Muir Forsyth Rosebud County Montane Muir Republian James J. Brett District Townsend Mr. Muri

Commissioner's Proceedings Continue With Budget Transfer and Appointments

The May 6 meeting of the board approved a budget transfer from clerk of court maintenance to assessor maintenance, reviewed claims for general funds and office expenses, and appointed deputy registrars for Precincts 3 through 8. Other items included aid considerations for Kate Schilleff and a dance license application pending further date, with adjournment to May 16 to address land sale and patrol grader rental.

Peas Board General Fond Montana Power. Co Light and Heat Court House Sigurd Lavold Henry Schrader Greg Cliff Clarence Fiattum McLeod Harold McLauchlan Melville

Kidnaper Mahan Captured After Yearlong Pursuit

Justice Department agents nabbed kidnapper Mahan at Tacoma airport after tracing a ransom note trail with altered serial numbers. He admitted identity but offered no confession to the kidnapping. He was flown to Tacoma by chartered plane amid a guarded operation, with armed agents aboard. The arrest followed recent grabs of Campbell and Karnis in the Ed ward G Bremer case, signaling a decisive crackdown on the snatch racket. Residents recognized him in the district after six weeks in the area.

Tacoma Justice Department Mahan Ranson Federal Building Harry Campbell Alvin Karnis Edward G. Bremer St. Paul Livingston John Hoyem Sen

Administration tax bill caucus falls short amid quorum absence

Democratic caucus held Thursday night with a quorum missing and defeated the proposal easily. Senator Robinson of Arkansas, Democratic leader, said he expected challenges to the deficiency measure but predicted it would pass eventually as it proceeds through the process.

Page One Robinson Arkansas

Classified Ads Offerings and Notices Listing Local Farms

A collection of classified items advertising livestock sales and trades, rentals, domestic help, lost horse notices, summer pasture rental, farm equipment, and land for sale across Montana towns including Livingston Big Timber McLeod Lewistown and Grey Cliff with contact box numbers and names. Included are 25 head of registered cattle yearlings and three-year-olds, a two room rental, a housekeeper wanted, a lost sorrel horse branded left shoulder, a summer cow keeper, a small ranch for sale or rent, a tractor and equipment for sale, pasture lease for Bar Lazy AS Ranch, and 2215 acres of land for sale by the Federal Land Bank of Spokane with payment terms.

Éz Sylling Harold Hawks Livingston Mont John Weidinger Grey Cliff Adeline Busha Bert Green Rancn McLeod Concar Rs Seasongood, Jr

Montana Fish and Game Commission Meeting Notice

Pursuant to an order the Montana Fish and Game Commission announces an annual meeting held in Helena on April 14 15. It shall be unlawful to use or possess live minnows. The notice is signed by Chairman Ray G Lowe and Secretary Kenneth Freeland.

Helens Montana Ae Boer Fish and Gakes Commission Ray G. Lowe Kenneth F.ree

Fishing Ban Issued for Inlei and Boulder River Areas

The Fish and Game Commission orders a full-year fishing closure for the Creeks on the Elmer Budd and Newspalmer ranches in Sweet Grass County and for the Loste area in the Boulder Valley including the Lake outlet to the Main Boulder River and its East Fork. Rein Lake opens May 1 and closes June 15 each year, with fishing banned June 16 to April 30. The order remains in effect through May 20, 1939 unless changed. Ray G. Lowe chairs, Kenneth F. MacDonald secretary. Pub May 14 and 21, 1936.

Fish and Game Commission Helens Montana Elmer. Budd Ranch Newspalmer Ranch Sweet Grass County Boulder River Boulder Valley Boulder Rein Lake Ray G. Lowe Kenneth F. MacDonald

State Auditor Certifies Liberty Mutual Insurance Authorization

John J. Holmes State Auditor certifies Liberty Mutual Insurance Company is authorized to transact miscellaneous insurances in Montana until March 31 1937 based on a 12 31 35 sworn statement showing 1935 assets 37134564.92 liabilities 31378207.13 surplus 5756357.80. The certificate is signed at the State Capitol Helena dated March 10 1936.

Office of State Auditor State OF Montana Insurance Department Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Montana John J. Holmes ALC Eiceecsarses Essenetenceeers U. S PTB Cupieneavser State Helena State Auditor Lincoln National Life Insurance Company Fort Wayne Indiana I. John J. Holmes Commissioner of Insurance Insurance

Public Land Notice for Spotts Final Proof in Montana

Department of the Interior notice dated May 6 1936 records Herbert R Spotts of Big Timber Montana filing intention to prove final claim to land described in sections 32 18 19 township 28 range 15 east mont. mer. with witnesses James R Davis Lars Fotland Edward Ross Friend Curtis and Harry W Hill. Public hearing set for June 18 1936 before John A Lo U S commissioner at Big Timber Montana. First pub May 14 1936 fifth pub June 11 1936

Department of the Interior General Land Office Billings Montana Herbert R. Spotts Big Timber Prin. Mer. Mont John A. Lo Grey Cliff Edward Ross Friend Curtis Harry W. Hill

Notice of Assessment by Dry Creek Canal Company

Dry Creek Canal Company of Montana levies an assessment of 5.00 per share at a April 14 1936 directors meeting. Payment is due by May 16 1936 to J J Lanagan secretary treasurer at Big Timber or Citizens Bank Trust Company. Delinquent shares on May 16 1936 may be sold at public auction on June 13 1936 to cover the unpaid assessment and costs.

Dry Creek Canal Company Montana Big Laber Sweet Grass County Monana J. J. Lanagan Big Timber Citizens Bank & Trust Company Sweet Grass County

Notice of Sheriff Sale and Insurance Filing in Montana

Notice details a sheriff sale in Sweet Grass county on May 29 1936 at 10 am for multiple land parcels totaling 382.72 acres with described lots and sections. It names Capital Trust & Savings Bank as plaintiff and various defendants including Edith Gates and Marion Gates estates. Also included is a public notice regarding Lincoln National Life Insurance Company filing in December 1935 and state compliance as of March 31 1937 with financial figures.

District Court Sixth Judicial District E. Darling Sheriff's Big Timber Sweet Grass Montana Stanate Lota Montana Meridian Sweet Grass County Ed Bartels Sheriff Johnston Coleman & Jameson Billings Plaintiff

Dusting Off The Old Ones

Local article notes A W Strickland employed as Bell Telephone Co manager of the local exchange. Death reported for J H Carroll of Big Timber in Thermopolis Wyoming buried in Billings. Multiple local notes include autos, bank leadership changes, quarantine end for smallpox, and a severe hailstorm damaging homes and livestock.

A. W. Strickland Bell Telephone Co Livingston Yesteray J. H Carroll Big Timber Thermopolis Wyo Billings Sheriff Fallang Nye City Duro G. A. Leasby McDonnell Buick

Notice to Creditors Estate of Lawrence Furstenberg

In the District Court of Montana Sweet Grass County notice to creditors of Lawrence Furstenberg deceased. Executrix requests claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at Furstenberg Jewelry Store Big Timber Montana. Attorneys Woodrow Brown vis and Holness Billings Montana represent executrix. Publication dates April 30 May 7 14 21 1936.

District Court Sixth Judicial District State of Montana Sweet Grass Lawrence Furstenberg Furstenberg McLeod Street Big Timber Sweet Grass County Ansa

Insurance Compliance Certificate of Authority Issued

The State Auditor and Commissioner of Insurance records indicate Union & Rock Ins Co Ltd filed a sworn statement as of December 31 1935 under Montana law showing fire insurance coverage valid through March 31 1936. Capital 1 017 960 14 liabilities 1 277 410 49 policyholders 829 514 25 assets 1 477 410 49.

Office of State Auditor Montana Law Union & Rock Ins. Co., Ltd Ons -C John J. Holmes Gapitalu TOWO Com- Theaseregaise Helena

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The Big Timber Pioneer Jerome Williams United States Timber Commissioner’s Proceedings Nm Dant A. A. Lamp E. R. Spattersn Montana Power Co Light Otto Fischer Big Timber Motor Co Sigurd Lavoild Agai Montana Power. Co Will Churchill Anna Potter M. W. Barr F. Murray A. J. van Patten Towance al Groth Big Timber Hospital Schrader Federal Land Bank of Spokane H. B. Greene Elm St Lewistown Flossy Fred Whitfield B. O. Forsyth Lake Basin J. Hopkis Dudley N. Hart of Meville Otis L. Godfrey J. Frank LeForge Bright Sunese Tuesay Bridge Creek J. H. Hausserman C. J. Ellingson Motor Inn B Timber Justice of the Peace Manker B. Olness Big ‘Timber Cafe Elmer M. Hill, M. D LO i. Real Estate, Indurgai Bonds and Abstracts Montans J. D. Herries Masonic Overland Law County Court House L. W. Baskett Black Big Timber DR. D. Claiborn Nash NORGE Sekman Nash Motors
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