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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
7
A doomed 1868 skiff crossing near Great Falls led to the death of Alexander Patterson as intoxicated bravado sent him into the Missouri’s rapids. The rescuers watched helplessly while Patterson followed the current to the fatal drop, prompting a report to the Helena Herald from companions nearby.
Jim Fisher, a Montana cowpuncher, pens a humorous yet pointed letter from Circle Bar ranch near Rocky Point, Montana, dated March 9, 1888. He proposes himself for employment at the X I T ranch, critiquing rules, discipline, drinking and tobacco, and urging humane practices, weapon bans, and church services while praising frugal management and merit rewards. He mocks cowboys’ habits, suggests private horses be bought by the company, and laments lack of church within seventy miles, signing off with a respectful note of possible vacancy.
Assistant state fish and game warden Tom Peasley reports increased migratory waterfowl on the Missouri between Helena and Townsend. He observed at least five pairs of nesting geese and many ducks along the river, noting a wonderful sight of about 50 birds in one stretch after days of patrol.
A report states Japan intends to compel a loan from China to expand influence over regional commerce. Analysts note the move could shift control of trade routes and credit terms in East Asia.
Forest Ranger C V Rubottom of Absaroka National Forest recalls boyhood camping with the Russell party at Dearborn crossing on the Benton Helena road. He recounts travels from Great Falls to Dearborn canyon with details of the Russell crew and camp life.
George Martin recounts the 1859 journey of Alex Patterson, a Pennsylvanian who died in a skiff wreck near the Great Falls while pursuing gold in Montana. Patterson, hailed for bravery, vanished after the vessel streamed over a precipice, leaving companions to search night and day along river bends and canyons.
Sayed Ahmed Aly, a trombone player, was sentenced in Alexandria to 12 years hard labor for killing an orchestra conductor who had condemned his playing at a wedding feast.
Six thousand fossils and vertebrate relics, some ancient, were found in Geisel river valley soft coal beds and placed in a new Halle Germany museum.
Some of the titled women of England have abandoned their traditional lives of leisure and are rapidly becoming an efficient group of business and professional women.
The Lane amalgamating mill of the Virginia City Mining company starts operation at Alder gulch with a 30 ton daily capacity. Rupert Garrison says capacity will rise after adjustments. Ore from the Copper lode claim feeds the mill, with a 100 foot shaft and several adits. The company increased capital stock from 200,000 to 300,000 shares to fund future expansion and development.
The Montana state grazing commission elected W. B. Hardwick as vice president and Louis Andum as secretary, with Senator L. M. A. Wass named chairman. A tentative constitution and by laws were adopted and will be sent to 92 grazing companies. M. W. Monte will seek act interpretations from J. B. Carpenter and discuss erosion programs with M. Rockey in Helena.
Groups of girls in major Chinese cities have created anti marriage clubs pledging to die by their own hand rather than enter marriage. They argue that marriage makes a woman a slave to her husband and advocate female autonomy and resistance.
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