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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1909

Page

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Young Wads Worth Released In Man Slaughter Case

Harry Wadsworth was freed at a preliminary hearing before Justice A B Carter after County Attorney J T Vaughan moved to dismiss for lack of sufficient evidence. He faced involuntary manslaughter charges for a bullet that killed Joseph Leek on train No 5 on October 16. six state witnesses testified, nine defense witnesses were present but deemed unnecessary. Ernest Marvin of Laurel testified about events on the train. Wadsworth was represented by J E Barbour.

Harry Wadsworth A. B. Carter J. T. Vaughan Wadsworth Joseph Leek Young Leek Ernest Marvin Laurel J. E. Barbour

900 Tons Beets Shipped to Billings

The Billings sugar factory receives beets from Briggs-Ellis Ed West and Alex Duffy farms. About 500 tons are ready to load as the total crop this year nears 9,000 tons grown on three ranches. A track extension to the dump is being built to load cars and delays due to railway work have caused extra labor.

Billings Briggs-Ellis Company Ed. West Alex. Duffy

State Meeting of Congregationalists at Missoula

The state meeting of Congregational churches at Missoula closed a fruitful year with over twenty four new churches organized in two years and three new church buildings near dedication. Rev Dr H H Thoren was elected Moderator for the year and to preach the dedicatory sermon next year at Great Falls where a 35000 church will be ready. Thoren chairs the course of study committee and serves on evangelism and benevolences committees as invitations come for services including a dedication at Roundup.

Missoula Big Timber H. H. Thoren Great Falls Thoren

Nine new churches organized at Broadview last year

In the latter part of the past year nine new churches were organized at Broadview and the outlook for the coming year is very encouraging.

Broadview

Midland Jubilee Singers Preview for Nov 15 Event

A local entertainment course review highlights the first Tuesday program with a full house, citing strong singing and varied acts. The Midland Jubilee Singers, an eight member group praised for polished performance, are set for Monday November 15 preceded by a James Hedley lecture on November 22 and a Emily Waterman concert on December 29.

Midland Jubilee Singers G. F. Bovard Pres. Univ. South Cal Mr. Hann Walter Atkins Richard Warren W. B. Dabney James Hedley Emily Waterman Campany L. W. Ford

Big Cattle Shipment From Leopold Ranch to Billings

Tuesday Scarlett and Van Cleve loaded 1420 head of range cattle that Fraser Bros of Billings acquired in a large land deal last June taking over the Leopold ranch on Battle Creek. The herd was moved from Dorsey to the shipping point. Calves will be wintered near Melville by W. H. Donald. Fraser Bros will feed the cattle on sugar beets at Billings before shipping to Chicago.

Scarlett & van Cleve Fraser Bros Billings Leopold Battle Creek Dorsey W. H. Donald Melville Chicago

Farmers Society of Equity gains momentum in county

Hon. H. B. Sherman reports strong progress in forming the Farmers Society of Equity. Unions were organized at McLeod Reed Kent's school and nine new members joined in Big Timber, bringing local membership to nineteen. Melville shows growing interest for a future union formation.

H. B. Sherman Farmers Society of Equity Weel McLeod Sherman Reed Kent Melville Big Timber

Must Return Cattle in Tile Recovery Action

In an action to recover a band of tile, Mrs. Mary seeks relief as plaintiff. The case concerns property restitution and involves allegations against unnamed defendants in the district court.

Mary

Peck Versus Gates Over Cattle Sale Dispute

The court ruled for the plaintiff Mrs. Peck after she testified that Lydia Gates sold cattle to Peck, took partial payment, later resold at a higher offer, and had the cattle driven from Peck's pasture. The case was heard before Justice A. B. Carter on Monday.

The Shuberts Coming to Big Timber Auditorium

The Shuberts will perform under the Library Association with a possible second Shubert Sympony Club and Lady Quartette show from Chicago. Aiming for November 3, the program promises varied entertainment including quartettes mandolin and guitar, strings, solos and readings.

Shubert Symphony Club Lady Quartette Company Chicago Shuberts

Library Auxiliary presents bright music program in Big Timber

A lively concert by a valued company will be staged in Big Timber under the Library Auxiliary. Proceeds will go to the city library fund boosting the collection and services for residents.

Library Auxilliary Library Fund

Alfalfa and Pasture For Sale by Grass-Livesay Land Co

The Big Timber Montana firm lists 500 tons of alfalfa hay in fine condition and 5000 acres of fenced pasture with running water and shelter on the lower Sweet Grass. Also 300 tons of alfalfa and 6000 acres of fenced pasture with water and shelter on the Sweet Grass. For sale by Grass-Livesay Land Company.

Glass-Lindsay Land Company Big Timber Sweet Grasse County Montana Grass-Livesay Lanp Company

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Tailer OUR Machine W. H. Patterson Rexall Bell Yellowstone Valley GLASS Lindsay Land CO Big Timber, Montana Young Wadsworth State Meeting OF Congregationalists Society OF Equity The Library Association Geo. Hughes Greycliff Mont Big Timber National Bank National Bank C. T. Busha D. D. Smith J. E. Roecher John F. Asbury T. Busha Chas. Schenck FE. E. Taylor Joseph D. Radford Thomas Flanagan Austra Bear Creek Montana Cold Storage and Fuel Company
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