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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1924

Page

2

Pasture for Sale Near Grey Cliff 320 Acres

Pasture for sale ten miles southwest of Grey Cliff consisting of 320 acres with good fencing and abundant running water. Price is 45 dollars for one year, entering the year 1924. Write to H. R. Spotts, Topeka Kansas, 122 East 4th Street. Also, optical specialist Dr. Riesland will be at the Grand Hotel Big Timber June 19 for one day only. George Harlan, Reed Point Montana seeks six sections of sheep range on Upper Bridger Creek or sheep to run.

Grey Cliff H. R. Spotts Topeka Kans 4Th St Dr. Riesland Northwest Grand Hotel Big Timber Bridger Creek George Harlan Reed Point Mont

Bicycle riding banned on Big Timber sidewalks

Notice to bicyclists prohibits riding on all Big Timber sidewalks. Violations will lead to confiscation of the bicycle. Ben Mjelde, Chief of Police.

Timber Ben Mjelde

Tax payment deadline for 1923 taxes in Sweet Grass County

Notice to taxpayers that the remaining 1923 taxes in Sweet Grass County Montana are due by 6 pm May 31, 1924 at the County Treasurer’s office. Delinquency incurs 1 percent monthly interest and 5 percent penalty. Clyde E. Davis, County Treasurer.

Sweet Grass County Montana Clyde E. Davis

Gibson Citizens Name Two For County Posts

The Gibson Montana community announces two leading citizens for primaries: Commissioner candidate Hon. E. F. Boddy and representative candidate Hon. Nels Nye. They pledge strict tax economy, honor, and capable county management, preferring proven business success to popularity. Signed by “Many Voters.”

Gibson, Mont Pioneer Gibson Country E. F. Boddy Nels Nye

Roy Walsh Sentenced To Hang In Boulder Case

Roy Walsh was formally sentenced in district court at Boulder Montana to be hanged on June 16 for the murder of Albert Johnson at Renova last summer. The penalty was set by the verdict but Walsh escaped the Boulder jail, later serving time in Missouri and was brought back after extradition papers were honored. John Elliot, Walsh's former attorney, acted for him again on advice of J. E. Murray, appointed to represent the prisoner.

Earl Flynn Grey Cliff Brannin Fallang Smith Red Lodge Jowell Phoenix Arizona Hudson Wyo Denver Tulsa Texas Dalton J. Sparks State Ricketts Livingston Waymire McDonald Deer Lodge Butte Mountain Nevada Pen Stewart Montana Fox J. E. Rees Sam Webster John Dunn Carbon County Hatch A. J. Horsky Helena O’connor Henry Norris Miller Stark Dixon

Victims Of Accident Get Insurance Money

Bozeman reports settlements in district court over the Helena Broadwater hill crash of Sept 28 1923. Harold N Ferguson died Roy Ferguson and Wallace D Keown were injured Mary P Ferguson received 2361 for death Roy Ferguson 3000 for injuries Wallace Keown 1000 guardian James F Keown handled Keown claim Harold Ferguson held a separate 2500 policy with Aetna Casualty & Surety. Accident insurance for Nelson Story Jr and Nelson Story III settled and compromised with the others.

Bozeman Helena Harold N. Ferguson Roy Ht. Ferguson Wallace D. Keown Mary P. Ferguson Roy Ferguson Wallace Keown James F. Keown Harold Ferguson Aetna Casualty & Surety Company Broadwater Hill Nelson Story, III Nelson Story, Jr

McLeod social scene and road work reported

McLeod community notes describe a busy weekend with the Boulder stockmen meeting, visitors from Miles City and New York, and a plunged hot bath social at the hotel. A road gang advances on a new highway toward Contact and Yellowstone park with about 30 000 dollars allocated. Sympathy is offered for LeVerne Duncan as his father nears death. A dance features a new game bat the bat with D D Johnson among leading batters.

McLeod Yellowstone Park Park D. D. Johnson Citizens State Bank Big Timber

Jowell Trial Highlighted by Historic May Term

The May 1912 proceedings before Judge Sidney Fox drew intense attention as the Jowell case concluded with a 22 year penitentiary sentence for Jowell. Key figures included Sheriff Fallang, Deputy Brannin, and Ricketts. the trial featured armed bailiffs and a dramatic courtroom atmosphere.

Big School Picnic Plans and Classnotes

School notes describe a planned Big Event community picnic and county turnout. Eighth graders study for state tests while others may visit McLeod for geography and hygiene exams. The piece includes wordplay on heroine and poultry notes from Mr Fyfe plus humorous verses about hens.

McLeod

Eighteen Years Ago Highlights Local News From Town

Notes record vacation plans of Rev J E Dunlop and family to Red Lodge, high school grounds to be cleaned, and railing improvements. Immigrant officer George M Hatch visits. county high school funds support a new piano. John Rye buys 20 000 acres on Fish Creek in a major local deal. Grandma party hosted by Mrs Ellen Robertson. School board reorganization includes W P Franklin as chair and Mrs Alice Webster as secretary with 825 salary. Textbooks to be sold and teachers kept for another year. A two and one half mill tax approved.

Miller Mal Jowell Jowell Sweet Grass County Arizona Joseph Brannin Ed Brannin Melville Fallang Orrick Yellowstone County Brannin Sheriffs Office Kirkwood Grand Hotel Ed Hagarty A. P. O’leary Charley Bennett Ricketts Walter Waymire Duncan McDonald H. P. Nelson Frank Whitsel George Monroe J. E. Dunlop Red Lodge Fair Store George M. Hatch U. S Lethbridge Alta W. P.franklin John Rye Fish Creek H. L. Martin Minneapolis Ellen Robertson Anderson Street Mesdames Hall Sherrill McWhirk Chas Bailey Long Keith Gates Olmstead Prather Merriman Allen Severance Gillette Whitfield H. O. Hickox Stuart Nicholson Richards J. W. Jackson Lewistown Free County High School W. P. Franklin Alice Webster Webster J. S. Solberg W. C. Ryan Miss Maynard Miss Lowry Mr. Ryan

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Ruth Colby Oliver Typewriter Tf Cook Hotel John McCauley American Eagle Cafe and Lodging House Mcleod Street Patterson Store Tom Kue Patterson Poland W. E. Snyder Glasston C. E. Crum Melville, Mont John Deere Struckman Charles Enders H. Topel & Bro Elmer T. Johnson Plymouth Rock W. H. Donald Cook Hotel Jake Johnson Swamp Creek Jake Magelssen Old Raintuck Boulder Ranger Station W. G. Aller J. H. Wick American Eagle Cafe Hawks Charles Pravda W. Allen Tel Orpington Churchill & Amery’s Geo. T. Kirkwood Jake Miller H. P. Mooney A. P. O'Leary K. Rennebaum M. McCauley Motor Inn Guy Skillman Cook Ranch East Boulder Call Cook Hotel Gem Cafe Nick Lorig Big Timber Supply Co Green House Camp Life Hickman Hardware Co Superior Seenport F. O. B. Big Timber Big Timber Garage Gibson Roy Walsh B. B. Miles Boulder Stockmen Dingle Congregational Myrtle Alford Julian Miles McLeod Hotel Ray Irson Bertha McComb Duncan Colorado MclIeod Laura Crest Signa Bailey Pete Hoem Emma Clifford Hoem Ray Bryran Geneva Crest Buster Kirwan Miles City C. C. Nicholson Ranch Kamp Kirwan Kirwan J. B. Warren New York Boulder Valley Jack Crane Merced Bachelors’ Club Paul Revere LeVerne Duncan Ray Bryan LeVerne Leona K Nas Pany
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