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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
3
A Baker area notes Easter novelties at Ed Lentz Wonderstore with ads starting April 14. Local residents attend church services, market updates, and community remarks include health, real estate moves, and upcoming events.
One of the nearest soda fountains was installed today by Messrs. Russell and Henton in the Baker Drug Co. store. The front is white marble with ebony trimmings and porcelain syrup jars. The rear features a large rosewood mirror with multicolored art glass. Sanitation is emphasized. Mr. Henton previously worked in Vogeli stores in Minneapolis as a fountain specialist.
Trustees of the Baker tye school elected TY C Wood of Buise Idaho as principal for the coming year to install a commercial course and assist Supt White in athletic and feature work. Wood is believed to be a specialist in various departments.
Readable fragments show names and titles across school subjects and events. Mentions include teachers like Mrs Evans and Mr Metarthy, and possible references to bands or poems. The text is heavily garbled with several misread words and partial phrases.
Mrs A E Bonner entertained EB E B Club members Friday with guessing and memory contests. Mrs G Hough kept the guessing prize, Mrs W Damon won memory contest. Refreshments were served by the hostess and daughter Miss LaZelle Bonner. The club plans to meet with Mrs Z L Barr Stow on Friday April 15.
A senior failed to deliver notes to Miss Bachtle causing no representation at the event. Irene and Tom are absent from school. Gabe has joined the militia, and the class shows pride in his service.
The final decision named Dodgeman Heiress as the senior play. Characters were elected and a Wednesday parade with the militia is planned. Practice covered East Monday and Tuesday and a nationalistic spirit is noted with scarce supplies in the class.
Fragmentary verse depicts a farewell at war as Eitram in sergeant’s uniform salutes a departing couple. A kiss in tears contrasts with the rattling battle, while a medal glints on his breast.
Wanted man described as wearing a sneaking outfit to break into 100 acres of rolling land five miles west of Baker. Contact Monroe Russell for information.
John C Evans pastor announces Sunday School at 10 4 AM Morning Worship at 11 Epworth League at 7 PM Evening Worship at 8 PM with visitors welcome. Also notes for sale and a clothing item ad tied to McConnells store.
fragmented OCR text references Beicom and Aer on Balas with unclear details. mentions DRM Wub aver at meer ther Nth at Bing Bead Dat and poems, no coherent event or outcome.
Tom Sigler transferred courthouse keys to Sam Dusman and retired as janitor after decades of service. The Civil War veteran plans to retire to his homestead near Sykes, garden, and improve his place. He recalls frontier hardships and old mining days while reflecting on future quieter years.
Miss Blanche Young retires to her home and Mrs Knox spends time with Mrs Ames. Mr Finch and Mr Griffath are tied to Knox and Pugh school matters discussed. A postponed meeting caused by fine weather shifts to April 4 with Mrs Ames hosting. The April dinner honors Mrs Finer and sister Mrs Ross.
Frail fragment report shows local residents like Mr and Mrs Clark and Mr Sparks in Cedar Butte and neighboring Poothma area. Mentions include a dance at Fertile Prairie and a homestead proof by Mr Boothman on March 20 while snow melts and people rest after travel.
The column notes a mood of gloom as soldiers depart, with eighth graders preparing for graduation. Rex packs for college and a new picture joins the room while classmates tease Peter and reflect on Frank’s departure to war. A Fas ter program at Maswtus hall is announced for 10:00 am with all invited.
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