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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
4
Margaret Deegan of Melville won the August Republican primary for Montana superintendent of schools against two strong opponents. Voters, impressed by her teaching record in Montana and the East, gave her the nomination and expect a handsome November majority.
F R Hickman runs as a Republican candidate for sheriff in Sweet Grass county facing bootlegger opposition since prohibition began. Supporters cite his experience in farming cattle and sheep, knowledge of stock brands, and strong record keeping praised by the state examiner. He is an 18 year old native of Texas described as a capable American suitable for the office.
Items of Thirteen Years Ago recount cattle sales by Scarlett and Van Cleve to Fraser Bros of Billings. A. R. Cavane bought a residence from A. M. Grasfield and plans to move to the Pacific coast. Grosfield will move to the city for winter. Harry Wadsworth, charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Joseph Leek killing on train No. 5, was released at a preliminary hearing after prosecutors failed to prove intent.
Robert Milne left a sample of his season’s celery at this office on Friday. He says he raised over two thousand bunches and called it as nice as any previously eaten, white and crisp.
St Mark's Guild will meet at the home of Mrs C N Skillman on Thursday afternoon November 2. Hostesses include Mrs Wm Dallman Mrs Wm Daffey Mrs T V Sharp and Mrs Skillman. Members may bring one guest each for a social needlework luncheon 25 cents.
Advertisement seeks pasture and hay for a flock of 850 ewes. Contact Harry Cross and respond promptly.
Roy Harris and family thank friends for courtesies and kindness shown after our late bereavement. Mrs. Alice Harris and Family Mrs. R. E. Donohue Mrs. W. N. Avery.
The Montana State Assessors' legislative committee meeting in Billings voted to oppose the proposed constitutional amendment creating a state tax commission. Members led by C. H. Martien of Lewis and Clark county say the plan adds a costly board duplicating the duties of the existing state board of equalization and would raise expenses while reducing taxation. Governor Dixon supports the tax commission, but the committee argues the current board can perform equalization duties, and favors trimming costs by eliminating useless boards and commissions.
Mrs Albert Esp will host the Deer Creek Ladies Aid of the Lutheran church at her mother Mrs George W Moore home in this city on October 28. The public is invited. Lost Mackinaw between Big Timber and Strubranch Sunday Return to Pioneer Reward 50 11 For Rent to snail Family Three room block house under hill where it s warm F D Haskins.
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