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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1918

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agi SERVICE FOR ALL COMMUNITIES

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Roosevelt Attends Western Fair and Cowboy Bucking Contest

Colonel Roosevelt visits a western fair amid Home Service efforts and Red Cross support for soldiers families. He rides in a carriage to cheering crowds, attends a rally with the Republican committee, and enjoys a chuck wagon feast recalling old days.

Roosevelt Charles M. Blair Fair Grounds Republican County Central Committee

Charges For Storing Grain In Oregon Elevators

Feora Oct 8. Commissioner of agriculture reports public reaction to elevator storage charges under ORS rules. The guidance sets rates for first fifteen days storage and per day thereafter, with adjustments for flax and grain categories. The notice outlines two tier storage costs and exceptions for tax.

Feora Chas. D. Ifetd Commissioner of Agriculture Rcabliaaty

Roosevelt Was Guest of Billings in Historic Visit

Theodore Roosevelt was guest of honor in Billings delivering speeches to large audiences after breakfast at the Northern and in the afternoon on War Matnotism. He arrived from Kansas at 7 40 with a party including J. Kennedy, J. E. Eds, and other Montana dignitaries. A throng greeted him as 30 cowboys led by Shorey and the A C band formed a guard of honor at the hotel.

Nel Rooseve Kansey Juck Channel Comm-r J. E. Eds Rosebud County Thomas A Helena Joseph Aa ‘On Grotminer Billings Stock Mase Ott Shorey A. C Guard of Honor State

Walsh Club Formed By Helena Women

Helena, Oct. 4 One hundred women met to form the Women’s T. J. Walsh for Senator club. A meeting schedule will be arranged with prominent speakers. Mrs. R. S. Purcell elected chairman, Mrs. Will Ward vice chairman, and Mrs. Henry Gerhart secretary. Executive committee includes Mrs. O. W. McConnell, Mrs. H. H. Pigott, Mrs. Joseph Asbridge and Mrs. James Jobb.

Helena T. J. Walsh Senator Club Purcell Will Ward Henry Gerhart O. W. McConnell H. H. Pigott Joseph Asbridge James Jobb

Lumber embargo cripples inland empire operations

Billings Oct 5 The Hart Albin company president R M Hart says the government embargo on lumber shipments east of the Mississippi and the war industries board curtailments have halted about half of inland empire logging. With general building at a standstill, logging is focused on fulfilling government contracts as Hart plans to move to Billings.

Billings Inland Empire Mississippi River R. M. Hart Hart-Albin Company War Industries Board Hart Western Mills Coeur d’Alene City Idaho

Germany Plans Evacuation of Belgium Revealed

Amsterdam October 4 The military secretary Baron Falkenhausen German governor of Belgium told a leading Dutchman at The Hague that plans are ready for an early evacuation of Belgium if necessary The German army in Belgium will return to the German frontier to show the world they defend their country Rumors say Dutch authorities are strengthening their Belgian frontier to deter any violation of Dutch territory by retreating Germans

Amsterdam Baron Falkenhausen Belgium The Hague

Allied forces seize 11 000 prisoners and 200 guns in Cambrai area

London reports that in yesterday's battle between Cambrai and St. Quentin allied troops captured 11 000 prisoners and 200 guns. The advance reached five miles at Bertry and four miles southeast of Lecateau. Busigny, a key railroad town, has reportedly fallen.

London Cambrai St. Quentin Cambrai-St. Quentin Bertry Lecateau Camibrai Busigny

President Replies To Proposed Peace Offer Inquiry

President Wilson informs the German government that an armistice discussion hinges on Germany withdrawing from all invaded territories. He asks if the German chancellor represents the empire or its war authorities and whether Berlin accepts his January address terms. The note, delivered by Robert Lansing, seeks clear meaning before any talks proceed.

Washington Wilson United States Maximilian Congress Congress of the United States

Notice to Subscribers on Mail Subscriptions Change

Due to paper shortages the war industries board orders all newspapers to discontinue mail subscriptions not paid in advance after October 1. Complimentary copies are banned except for legal advertising. All on the complimentary list become regular subscribers since July 15, 1918 unless papers are discontinued. Subscriptions must be in advance by October 1.

War Industries Board Washington, D. C

Permanent Survey of Railway is Completed

Jerome G. Locke, chief engineer of the Cooke City Transit company, reports the permanent survey for the Cooke City railway is nearly finished. The route from Gardiner to Cooke, a 55 mile line, has been located during summer work at Yellowstone Park, and cross sectioning will be wrapped up before snow flies.

Livingston Cooke City Jerome G. Locke Cooke City Transit Company Yellowstone Park Gardiner Cooke Locke

Mitchell Candidacy Backed by Great Falls Women Club

The Great Falls Women's Mitchell for Congress club endorses Harry B. Mitchell for eastern Montana's congressional seat. Members cite his character, leadership, support for prohibition and woman suffrage, and pledge to aid his election across eastern Montana. The group plans to enroll over 125 members before the next meeting.

Harry B. Mitchell Congress Great Falls Mitchell-for-Congress Club Louis Wessel Mitchell Montana Mitchell For Congress Club Mr. Mitchell Montana Congressional District Adv

Local Man Cleared in Case of Alleged Improper Relations

Helena deputy state humane officer J E Neville filed a complaint against Ed Boddy of Gibson for improper relations with his 14 year old step daughter. Judge Stark held a Friday hearing. the 14 year old denied the charges and Dr B L Pamper’s examination did not support them. Hazeman residents testified for Boddy. the child was returned to her parents from sheriff custody.

J. E. Neville Helena Ed Boddy Gibson Stark B. L. Pamper Livingston Hazeman

Kentana Oil & Gas brings in 200 BPD well in Kentucky field

Kentana Oil & Gas Co. reported a new well with about 200 barrels per day production. The venture was promoted in Sweet Grass county with J. F. Manning of Livingston and John Rye and Arthur Otis of Big Timber handling stock. The company owns nearly 500 acres in a now notable Kentucky oil field and stock sold was limited, signaling strong dividend potential.

Sweet Grass County Kentana Oil & Gas Co J. F. Manning Livingston John Rye Arthur Otis Big Timber Kentucky

No Evening Gowns For State University

Missoula Montana October 4 Formal gowns will be banned at the State University of Montana due to military service uniforms required for student army training corps and other men. President Simons, Dean Jameson, and alumni support, with a decision by student women’s meeting or faculty rulings. Dean Jameson says all formal functions will be abolished for now.

Missoula State University of E. A. Simaon K. W. Jameson Jamecun

Notable Montana public figure Nathan Godfrey dies at Columbia Hospital

Nathan Godfrey a longtime Montana stockman and public servant died Saturday at Columbia Hospital. He served as railroad commissioner, in the legislature, and as chief clerk of the house or secretary of the senate in various terms. Born 1860 in Maine, he moved to Montana in 1877 and lived in Helena for over a decade before turning to sheep farming in Meagher County. Funeral arrangements will follow after relatives in Minnesota and Montana are notified.

Montana Record- Herald Nathan Godfrey Montana House Senate Columbia Hospital Otio Godfrey Minnesota Harry Burdick Helena Godfrey Montene Maine Massachusetts Meegher County Legislative Assembly Clert

Walsh’s Enemies Bette Nominates New D A

B K Whel ler, federal district attorney for Montana, resigned his office though his colleagues expected him to be reappointed. The Western senators had not yet agreed on the appointment.

Bette Mont B. K. Wheeler State of Mentane

Inspiring Talk by New Chairwoman Opens Club Year

The Woman's club met at the high school with five new members. Miss Edythe O'Leary of Butte spoke on munition work and hostess houses. Mrs. Higbie outlined War Work Council activities and a sevenfold drive planned for November.

State Federation O’ Leary Woman’s Club George A. Leasby Loasby Great Falls Ethel Stubblefield C. N. Skillman Stubblefield Harvey Coit D. W. Higbie War Work Council Mise Edythe O’leary Butte War Council Committee

Granville Stuart Remembered at Funeral Committee Named

Helena Oct 4 Secretary J A Sanders announces a Montana Pioneers funeral committee for Granville Stuart Montana historian buried in Deer Lodge Sun morning The list includes C W Hoffman A M Holter Conrad Kobra W Y Pemberton Maj Martin Maginnis and others from Bozeman Helena Butte Dillon Twin Bridges and Deer Lodge all past presidents or current leaders of the society.

Helena J. A. Sanders The Society of Montana Pioneers Granville Stuart Montana Deer Lodge C. W. Hoffman Bozeman Society A. M. Holter Conrad Kobra W. Y. Pemberton Maj Martin Maginnis W. A. Clark O.B. Whitford C. S. Warren Rod Leggat Butte Walter Cooper A. F. Graeter Dillon Paul McCormick Bilinge M. H. Lott J.m.page J. W. Blair Helmville G. W. Morse Drummond Tom McTague

Cascade County Man Killed By Posse

Great Falls area report of a fatal confrontation near the Boston Montana smelter hill house. Frank Sharpels a Portage Land manager shot Thomas Sommers then killed by a posse in a siege after grabbing a company car. Mrs Sharpels present. unclear if final gunfire killed him.

Cascade County Great Faille Frank Sharpels Portage Land Company Boston & Montana Sharpels Thomas Sommers Sharpele Chimesis

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Agi RED Cross Dier Mehers Ryento L.catart Fed Cross Home Service Ieste J B. Selters Skiirs V. Higbie Home Service Committee Tere Ife Theodore Walsh Club Germany Belgiam Switzerland Robert Lansing State Railroad Commission Mr. Godfrey Meagher County Old Jawbone Railroad State University New Walsh Womans Club Sherpels Cacceds Ageinest Sommers Mre Herpels
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