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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
4
The Miles City Pioneer lauds Joseph D Scanlan veteran editor of The Miles City Star for his paper's 46 year tenure praising a 184 page golden jubilee edition as a literary gem and Miles City pride. The note highlights the editor’s nerve and achievement in a town of about 7000 residents.
The LaFollette group in Wisconsin moves to establish a new political party break from the Republican ties and pursue a Roosevelt era alignment. Supporters envision a national Roosevelt style party, amid questions about its viability and impact on state politics. The split follows Phillip LaFollette’s gubernatorial defeat and echoes farmer labor movements in neighboring Minnesota.
Mrs. Carl Bue and daughter Hilda visit Mrs. Anton Krone while Genevere Horton of Billings stays with her sister Mrs. Irwin Miller. Big Timber shoppers include Mr. and Mrs. J. MacLean and Mrs. Newton Lay. Sheep shearing underway led by Melvin Peterson. Eighth grade commencement in Big Timber. Lilybel Hawks hosts a well attended school term closure with six pupils passing state exams.
Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 10 oclock with Rev. A A Holbeck pastor. Community members are invited to attend and participate.
The Rev. Andrew Roukema leads Sunday School at 10 and a 11 o clock sermon with Communion on self ignorance. ELCE service at 7 15 p m with 8 o clock sermon. Ladies Aid to host supper Friday June 8. Prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday at 8 p m. Choir practice Saturday 7 45 p m at the parsonage.
Leo J. Cremer hunts wild steer power for rodeo use. He bought a carload of Brahma stags and bulls at Fort Worth and ships Mexican steers from Nogales, Arizona. He says Brahmas are extra mean and must be knobbed before riding, a strain not previously imported to this region.
President Roosevelt on Saturday named Joseph R. Jackson of Jackson Heights New York to be assistant attorney general in charge of customs.
Mrs Maude Huntoon 66 widow of late District Judge J C Huntoon died of a heart attack Saturday in Orangeville Canada. Temporary burial planned at Alliston with later arrival of the body in Lewistown for burial.
Helena May 29 O H P Shelley Red Lodge publisher formally files as a Republican candidate for the six year term in the United States Senate advocating that all unemployed be moved from government pay rolls to production employment.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Shaffer of Glendale California visit their uncle Jacob Hausserman family. They travel to Perry Iowa to see Mr Shaffers mother who is in poor health. Sunday the rest of the relatives gathered at the Fred Hausserman home for a family review.
Reed Point items cover births and visits, local marriages and hospital stays, farm work, social events, and a Fourth of July plan. Residents include Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mc Daniels, Eva Shites, Mrs. Lewis Littlepage, Mrs. B. T. Deeney, Mrs. Zillah Malone, and many neighbors from Columbus and Billings. The piece also notes a planned Reed Point Fourth celebration and a June 11 budget meeting for Sweet Grass county schools.
Dr Riesland, the eyesight specialist, may be consulted for finest optical service at fair prices at Grand hotel on June 17 18 19 20. For Rent Sleeping rooms. Call 76 M. 28 tf.
The Sweet Grass county registration book for the Regular Primary Election to be held July 17 1934 will close Friday June 1 1934 at 5 p m. Electors may register by visiting the county clerk in Big Timber during legal days 9 a m to 5 p m or by consulting a deputy registrar or a notary public or justice of the peace as provided by law. W A Conwell County Clerk and Ex Officio Registrar. Public notice dates April 26 and May 3 10 17 24 31.
Jessie M. Jones widow of Everett E. Jones of Big Timber Montana filed intent to prove up a stock-raising original homestead entry No 032092 for N half of section 12 and S half of section 14 in township 2 north range 14 east Montana principal meridian the proof will be given before John A. Lowry U S commissioner at Big Timber on June 11 1934 witnesses named John Hoyem William Glass Jonas Maitland John Hanson all of Big Timber Montana First publication May 3 1934 Last publication May 31 1934
In the District Court of Montana Sweet Grass County Alfred Rudd administrator of Otis J. Rudd deceased requests creditors and others with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be sent to E O Overland attorney at Big Timber Montana. Dated May 22 1934. Pub May 23-30 June 7-14 1934.
James Jones of Big Timber Montana has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his claim to the lands described in his original stock raising homestead entry No 032179 dated January 28 1931 and additional homestead No 034845 dated April 2 1934. The proof is to be presented before John A Lowry U S commissioner at Big Timber on June 11 1934.
Lost in the mountains near American Fork Iver Newland remains unfound after Sheriff Fallang led a search party. Local births include a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Budd. Various residents visit and work notes feature geologists in Crazy mountains and a wool clip report of 1,416,000 pounds baled.
Lou Boyd dies at home after months of illness. burial in Hartford Indiana. Born Carthage Indiana April 13 1848 he moved to Fort Benton in 1869 then Helena and 1893 ranching on Big Timber Creek with brother William. James J Hill dies in St Paul May 29 wealth estimated 100 to 500 million. Powers Elevator Co Minneapolis completes local elevator. Will Forster barber leaving shop likely to be taken by J B Broker. T C Overhuls dies at Melville Ed Brannin ranch June 1 1916 age 72. Dr D Claiborn travels to Missouri and St Louis for convention. Snow records set at Big Timber Creek 24 inches in 3 days. Lee Smoot departs for Memphis Mo patient noted. New McEwen flour mill begins operation. John C Cannon Reed Point subscribes to Pioneer bringing total to 700 subscribers in 3½ years. Pioneer reports own circulation but does not solicit readers.
Charles W. Ryan files as a Republican candidate for Sweet Grass county sheriff. He promises an aggressive and efficient administration without partiality if nominated and elected, and asks for voters' support.
Leo Overfelt declares lifelong county residency and pledges efficient nonpartisan sheriff duties if nominated and elected, asking for Democratic backing and taxpayer interest consideration.
A message from Clarence Erickson announcing his candidacy for the county assessor on the Republican ticket. He asks for support in the nominating process.
Candidate announces filing for Clerk and Recorder on the Republican ticket. He pledges honest efficient service if nominated and elected and asks for supporters’ backing.
W Nels Nye announces candidacy for county treasurer of Sweet Grass on the Republican ticket. He states support is appreciated and pledges his best efforts if nominated and elected for the primary on July 17, 1934.
The candidate urges supporters to back their bid to succeed themselves as State Representative, arguing shared interests and a commitment to a square deal for all and requesting support.
E H Ellingson, candidate for Clerk and Recorder of Sweet Grass county, commits to honesty and efficiency if nominated and elected at the July 17, 1934 Republican primary.
Signa C Bailey announces candidacy for County Treasurer in Sweet Grass County. She has lived in the county all her life and served as deputy for many years, asserting she is qualified, experienced, and committed to efficient, economical office conduct. She respectfully solicits support.
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