Sheridan County Overlooks Overseas Casualties in War
Plentywood reports a long list of Sheridan county men in the Ninety‑first division in France with many wounded or killed. Names span towns including Antelope, Plentywood, Archer, Welliver, Scobey, Flaxville, Medicine Lake, Wolf Point, Poplar and Comertown, with others missing in action or killed. Doctor W P McDaniel notes Pershing praise for the unit and mentions local figures wounded, captured, or returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plentywood
Sheridan County
Ninety-first Division
France
Ninety-first
Argonne Woods
Belgium
Max Tasmusson
Antelope
Ras
Musson
Lewis
3621
Co. B
Albert Rasmusson
Rasmusson
Anton Sandvig
Archer
Shire Martin ‘Franseth
Welliver
Andres Olson
Poplar
Corp
Lars Eide
Mondak
HO. Hanson
Dooley
Seve
Nellis
Jensen
Culbertson
Joe Wagner
Daleview
Sevely Corp
Nell Lasater
Gerhard C. Gabrielson
McElroy
Claude Taplinskie
Floyd M. Nickerson
Redstone
Tommy Hendrickson
Flaxville
Frits N. Nyquist
Homestead
Ction Ward J. Kelly
Medicine Lake
Fred’ I. Davis
Scobey
Henry
Brenden
Jay & Cowell
Wolf Point
John T. Peterson
Comertown
Barney C. Allen
Bainville
Archie M
Arkonne
Pershing
McDaniel
Tim O'Shea
Ralph Paske
Billy Buchholz
Wold
Summeril
Die
May Contest Vote On Two County Offices
Plentywood Dec 15 report says the soldier vote for Sheridan county canvassed later could lessen the 22 vote lead of the Non Partisan League clerk and recorder. Ben H Johnson current official will contest a certificate of election and ask for a county wide recount. A two vote difference between JF Mond and Beatrice Grady may trigger a recount of the auditor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plentywood
Sheridan
Ben H. Johnson
Ted Mond
Beatrice Grady
Partisian League
TeMaswea
Deer Lodge News Peeks at Holiday Travel and Local Events
Deer Lodge notes Lieut Fotheringham and family plans as he heads to Seattle for the holidays. Mrs Larabie prepares for New York visits. Miss Hoag takes a stenographer post in Attorney 8 P Dickles office. Quartermaster Jones honored at a teachers’ gathering. Local high school students plan an entertainment. Administration letters eyed for W W Smith estate. Sons of Veterans meet amid health-order constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Humber Fotheringham
Edward Scharnikow
Rollin Hum
Illeers
Kentucky
Seattle
Don Larabie
New York
Powell County
W. J. Paul
Gene
W. W. Smith
Richard Woodside
Gold’ Creek
Ray Williams
Williams & Pauly
Kohrs
Hansen Brothers
Garrison
Sons of Veterans, U. A
Board of Health Order
Dunkeiberg
Mra
Trask
Bozeman Resident Recalls Longest Battle Drive
Bernal H Alexander of Bozeman reports to Mr and Mrs Walker about serving in the last major Allied drive before the war’s end. He describes a 30 hour battle with his unit sustaining bullet holes in his clothing but he escaped unharmed. He taught at Willow Creek after graduating from Montana State College and was a manual training teacher in local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Bernal H. Alexander
Willow Creek
Montana State College
Influenza hits Missoula figures as local manager dies
Missoula news reports the death of Arthur D Simerson former Ryan Fruits local manager in Billings after a second influenza attack. He had lived in Missoula ten years and was a prominent local businessman. Also noted are war casualties and local industry updates including hay and wheat outlook, plus plans for Polson blocks and Foresters rifle team.
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Missoula
Arthur D. Simerson
Ryan Fruits Company
Billings
Wisconsin
Homer
Youngs
Forestry Service
Forest Department
Twin Falls
Idaho
Ned Crawford
France
Flathead Valley
Frank Stephens
Dixon
Polson
Corp. John McFarland
Bonita
Aero Corps
England
New York
Equity Congress to Tackle Reconstruction at Great Falls
Great Falls December 15 The Montana Union of the American Society of Equity and the Cooperators Congress will convene January 20 1919 for five days. Prominent Montana figures and national names are slated to attend with Governor Stewart delivering the opening address. SAS Mellen editor of the Equity News chairs the congress committee and handles publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Montana Union of ‘the American
Society
Equity
Congress
Great “Falla
Montana
Hone
Menator
Walsh
Ritford Finchot
Arthur Capper
Maine
Stewart
Seth
Sas Mellen
Wisconsin
Eouity News
Virginia City News Briefs on Influenza and Illness
Virginia City reports Mrs Mary Guthrie's return from Laurin after two weeks while the Liperelles suffered influenza. Leslie Davidson rushes from Helena to be with dying father Walter H Davidson from pneumonia. Matt Matson dies at Montana Power plant in McAllister from pneumonia following influenza. Lott of Twin Bridges recovers from influenza fuenga. Ranchmen Ren Hunt J J Knowles and Richard Foreman visit Virginia City for business. Sim Furgeson recovers from influenza and leaves hospital. Lesley Guy Lyford arrested at Alder for insanity and committed to Warm Springs asylum. Dr E G Balam of Billings assists in influenza care. Mina Bennett leaves Butte after 10 days here. Tyman H Bennett, Madison County attorney-elect, suffers Spanish influenza and enters hospital after serving as nurse aide. A I Jones of Barton Guich Mining Co. returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Mary Guthrie
Laurin
William Liperelle
Leslie Davidson
Helena
Walter H. ‘Davidson
Matt Matson
Montana Power Company
McAllister
Mortimer J. Lott
Twin Bridges
Ren ‘Hunt
J. J. Knowles
Richard Foreman
Lesley Guy Lyford
Alder
J. A. Jones
D. F. Clancy
Asylum
Warm Springs
E. G. Balam
Billings
Stewart
Mina Bennett
Butte
A. J. Bennett
Tyman H. Bennett
Madi- Sonian Publishing Company
A. I. Jones
Barton Guich Mining Company
Influenza Strains and Local Office Movements Noted
Virginia City reports influenza cases at home and in hospitals, with Mrs. N M O’Dell and Miss Mary Van derbeck among patients. Twin Bridges mourns the deaths of Misses Jennie and Ruth Stalcup aged 20 and 18, while several locals including Warren Galusha and John Schneider attend to county duties. Visitors from Sheridan and Helena conduct business, and residents enjoy skating at T J Farrell rink as influenza clinics continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Owen Judy
Alder
Con Judge
Virginia City
T. J Farrell
W. D. Hustead
State Land Department
Helena
Madison County
TR. Taeck
Sheridan
N. M. O'Dell
Warren Galusha
Mary Vanderbeck
John Schneider
Charles Campbell
Twin Bridges
Jennie
Ruth Stalcup
Iso
John Ruppel
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Twin
Jerry Karrell
Mise Lut
Mra. Farrell
Butte
Misa Gray
Jerry Elliott
Tev
Mra
William Elliott
Abner Hunt
Ennis
Burial in Bozeman for Sopher Daughters
Bozeman dated December 15 remains of two daughters of Mr and Mrs John Sopher were brought from Nebraska for interment in Bozeman cemetery. Services set for Monday at Harland and Caven Undertaking Parlors. Stella Ida Shanly aged 11 years and Pearl Sopher age 1 year died of influenza. Family had been moving from Nebr to the Gallatin valley after buying the Conrow farm near Belgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
John Kopher
Neb
Harland & Caven Undertaking
Stella Ida
Shanly
Pearl Sopher
Sopher
Nebenski
Gallatin Valley
Conrow
Belgrade
Old Silver Fissure Mining equipment final pass noted
Dillon reports the last Steam tractor from the Silver Fissure Mining Co equipment, a 15 ton machine used for ore hauling and road work, has rolled out for a Grasshopper sawmill site. the 200000 dollar fleet served briefly and the tractor endured a mountain tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Gallatin County
Polaris
Armstead
Veteran Civil War veteran Oscar Van Tassel dies aged 84
Col Oscar Van Tassel aged 84 years died at home in Bozeman. He lived in the community 36 years and was a charter member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He leaves his wife three children and three grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday under Bozeman post G A R auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Oscar van Tassel
National Grand Army of the Republic
James Vaughan
Anaconda
Max
Harry
Great Falls
Bozeman Post
Grand Army
Pioneer Woman Mrs J B Lowman Dies in City
Mrs J B Lowman a pioneer resident of this city died Friday afternoon after several days illness from senile dementia She was born in Franeford Ireland on July 35 186 was brought to America as a child and later moved to New Orleans then to this city Survived by children including Mrs Catherine Hughes and several Lowman brothers and sisters Funeral services were held at the house with interment at Hillside Cemetery at 3 pm Sunday remaining laid to rest beside her husband and father Many floral offerings testified to the esteem in which she was held
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Virginia City
Hervert "Kehneider
Adobetown
Vis
Mabel ‘Odell
Patton
Pur Mo
Sheridan, Mont
Herbert Schneider
Som
Herbert Donald Schneider
Odell
Indy
Georgia Odell
Isters
Sheridan
Lowman
Hubert ‘Conway
Yneill
Fraeford
Ireland
America
Columbus
New Orleans
Alder Gul
Ain
Ater
Wirwinla
Apneconway
BoMhowman
George E. Laws
Thomas J. Laws
Howell
Washington, D.C
Lawrence Hensley
Chicago, Jr
Catherine Hughes
James Robert
John Mr
W. TL Conway
Billings
Non Descwe
Catherine
Been Ovents
Helie
Ballard
Herbert Dunbar
Carl Hopping
Dunbare Tange
Mra. Sustitlo
Toeat
Rustitlo
Sustillo
Lewistown News brief items lead to several notices
Judge Roy Ay erthun grants a divorce in Flora Helle Delbridge vs C Delridge on desertion grounds. Sydwe Briscoe finalized a divorce decree in Bromley vs Bromley for abandonment and failure to provide. Local health report notes influenza decline with five pneumonia deaths and 11 new Lewistown cases in 48 hours. a health quarantine plan is expected to curb the outbreak. Rancher Larry Laon, 63, prominent Forest Grove figure, dies of pneumonia in Lewistown. Mrs George Tubbs funeral held this afternoon in Lewistown with Rev Paul Meyer officiating. she died in Seattle. Daughter of Herman Otten, former First National Bank resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Roy Ayerthun
Flora ‘Helle ‘Delbridge
C.delridge
Sioux City Town
Lewintown
Sydwe Briscoe
Forest Grove
Death of Vieasant valley rancher ends long Montana life
Whitehall, Dec 15. F Rahmig a rancher of Vieasant valley died Saturday after a long illness tied to old age. He had lived in Montana for 60 years. Survived by wife and five children including Mrs George Lovelace of Whitehall, Mrs Page of Twin Bridges, Mrs Charles Armstrong of South Moulder, Otis Anders of Cardwell, and Carl Teas.
Community notices and obituaries from Boulder area
A fragmentary Boulder region column lists burial at Christian church with Rev. W. Shaw officiating, interment at Shade Cemetery. mentions visitors and local residents in transit from Kansas, Kentucky, Montana and Arkansas. Notes influenza care in Hedgeville and discharge from service, plus births and visits among local families and schools.
Flu situation improves in Roseman says city health officer
Rozeman December 15 report from the city health officer notes a perceptible decline in influensa cases at Roseman. Of 43 reported cases, four are hospitalised and on the road to recovery as more are discharged. Mayor Truitt appoints Clarke Wright city health officer to fill the vacancy left by Dr Pedaine while continuing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaconess Hospital
Truitt
Clarke Wright
TX. “Pedaine
Hia
Dutiew
Str
Wright
Red Cross Keeps Parents Advised
Roundup notes a letter from ln Reed stating Law has survived heavy shelling and is not wounded, with updates on his condition and arrival at Fort Randolph via the America Crone, while Red Cross informs parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Ce Sith Infantry
Law
Ln Reed
Hell
Fort Randolph
America
Ea Crone
Three Forks News Fire and Local Happenings
In Three Forks a small fire at a ranch home Thursday prompted quick response by local firefighters and early containment. The week featured business visits by officials, a large land sale, a death, and county court delays due to influenza.
Moves to Glasgow by Optimist editor and staff changes
Dec 15 report from Opheim notes C. 8. Coyway leaves the Optimist to join Ken A in Glasgow, with the linotype machine shipped to Eureka. Also Virginia City obituary notes Miss Elizabeth Stone aged 1 year died Dec 12 at home near Alder, funeral held and burial in Taylor Cemetery.
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Glasgow
Opheim
Coyway
Optimist
Ken
Ens
Eureka
Elizabeth Stone
Virginia City
Elizapeth Stone
Frank Stone
Alder
Taylor Cemetery
Aldern
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IY Nozem. Boreman
Charles Cameron Eacken
Camp Pike
Backus
Detare Goffe
East Lake City
Backes
Col” Mage
Equity Congress
Montana Union of American Organization
Virginia City News
Ered
Entywon
Fee
Baldwin
Beateshan
Gol
Grand Army of Republic
J.b.lowman
Lewistown News
Whitehall News
British Northern Patrol
Sentine
USA
NOR
Norway
Christian Church
Boulder
W. Shaw
James Kelly
James I. McDonald
Camp Pile
Arkansas
Is. Chareé
Army
Ite
Hupert
Townshend
Hedgeville
Mont
Tir. H
Mee
Packard Ray Moughton
Mula
Alpha Houghton
Emily" Hindman
Justin Olin
Chicago
Serge
Carrol Donahoe
Hoze
Iman
Dorothy. Mille
Gust
Holdy
Missquia Ig
Tom
Gladden
Mru
Franke Wyne
Misa Merle Jordan
Mies Bennett Se Hutte
J Born
Sie
Dee
Ibert
Three Forks
Hoemer
Thompson
O'Connell
Wes Mr" Hegar
Hoyt
Tate
Manta’ Bryant
Omo
Alaska
Cl' Hoy
Thee Forks
Cleve Young
Hracknes
Werner
DI Plentywood
John Hurley
District Court
Strona
Patriotiam
Fontcale Ven
Daly Bank and Trust Company of
Silver Bow National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Savings Department
National Superview
John MacGinnies
Gerald
W. A. Clark
Ross Clark
W.a.clark & Bro. Bankers
First National Bank
United States
George U. Mit
Western
National Bank LA
Norm Mamenone
Stock Exchange
CIA
Cuticura
Seston Bration
Bygne
Ides Teaiences
Kerae
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