Local Happenings Parade In City and Nearby
J L VanHook plans substantial additions to his Fifth Street East residence. Gilbert Kierle of Bunker Hill NL 4238 visits family. Sylvia Morris of Ollie visits cousins Myrtye and Cleo Rose. F J Maloney travels to Minneapolis for nose growth surgery. Mrs Anna LeMay returns from Twin Cities visit. Shirley Andrews, post office clerk, departs for Minneapolis to enlist in army. Work Wanted A woman seeks ranch or harvest cooking work. Address Sentinel Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Andrews
Minneapolis
Sentinel
Baker
Mrs R W Marks Hosts Methodist Ladies on Third Street
Mrs R W Marks entertained the ladies of the Methodist church at her home on Third Street West Thursday afternoon.
Ralph Riggs Leaves Baker Mercantile for Billings Draft Enlistment
Ralph Riggs quitter his job at Baker Mercantile Co and traveled to Billings to enlist ahead of the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Riggs
Baker Mercantile Co
Billings
Mrs Lee Sherill Guests On Box Elder Visit
Mrs Lee Sherill joined her husband from the ranch on Box Elder and was hosted by Mrs Fred Ackles early in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sherill
Box Elder
Fred Ackles
Morris Nash Rose visit Ollie Sunday
Mr and Mrs I A Morris Mr and Mrs A W Nash and Mr and Mrs Carl Rose of Ollie were Sunday visitors at the J R Rose home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Morris
A. W. Nash
Carl Rose
Ollie
J. R. Rose
Mrs Markin Returns from California on Visit
Mrs. R. Markin has recently returned from California where she spent the past few years and is now making an extended visit with her daughter Mrs. Ed Carey.
Delavan man named grain buyer at Bagley elevator
W. H. Adams of Delavan Minnesota is appointed the new grain buyer for the Bagley elevator succeeding F. J. Maloney who resigns to seek surgical treatment in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Adams
Delavan, Minn
Bagley Elevator
F. J. Maloney
Steenersons Return From Wisconsin Wedding
Henry Steenerson and his bride, married on a June day in Wisconsin, arrived home Saturday by auto and are at home to their friends on their farm south of Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steenerson
Bride
Wisconsin
Baker
Glendive Man Visits City Bottling Works
C E Ward a former LaCrosse Brewing Company representative from Glendive was seen Wednesday in town picking up business at the local bottling works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Ward
Glendive
Ate
LaCrosse Brewing Company
Army recruiting officer visits local station from Spokane
Capt Mitchell of the regular Army in charge of recruiting for the district visited this station from Spokane on Friday to inspect progress of federal recruitment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Regular Army
Spokane
Marriage License Granted to Roland Couple in Minnesota
Clerk of Court Keener issued a license to Christian Roland of Good Thunder and Mary Roland of Baker. The couple are cousins and the groom is described as a cripple unable to use his hands.
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Keener
Christian Roland
Good Thunder, Minn
Mary Roland
Baker
Two Visitors From Glendive Visit Local Friends
Miss Clara Wagner and Miss Delia Rinehart arrived from Glendive on Tuesday for a two week visit with friends in this area. Wagner is a former Long school teacher and now teaches in Dawson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wagner
Delia Rinehart
Glendive
Miss Wagner
Long School
Dawson County
Baker visitor John G. Allee on monthlong Washington trip
John G. Allee, brother of Mrs Mata Allee and Mrs Stebbins, traveled from Miles to Washington D C for a month's visit after a Baker stop. He owns several tracts of land in southern Fallon county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Allee
Mata Allee
Stebbins
Miles
Washington, D. C
Allee
Fallon County
Hinman Hosts Relatives From Across the Country
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hinman entertain the aunt Mrs. Malinda Wilford of Tracy Minnesota and cousin Mrs. John Call of Birmingham Alabama. Guests include the mother and sister of Mrs. John Abernathy of the Medicine Rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hinman
Malinda Wilford
Tracy, Minn
John Call
Birmingham
Ala
John Abernathy
The
Medicine Rocks
Hewett and Wilson Meet Over Billings Water Supply
A L Hewett president of the Security Bridge Co Billings and his attorney Harry L Wilson visited Tuesday to discuss matters related to the city water supply. Wilson is noted as a former Republican gubernatorial nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hewett
The
Security Bridge Co
Billings
Harry L. Wilson
Wilson
Northrup Family Mourns Iowa Death of Father
Miss Clara Northrup clerk in the county records office learned Wednesday that her father died at his Iowa home. She left immediately. L. K. and Clarence Northrup reside south of Baker and are his sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Northrup
Iowa
L. K
Clarence Northrup
Baker
Mrs Cornish and Bonita Visit Loud Farm Guests Near Miles City
Mrs P. C. Cornish and daughter Bonita are guests of Mrs Lou Backus Anderson at the Loud dairy farm near Miles City. Miss Backus, last year a Baker schools teacher, resigned to become the wife of Judge Loud, the farm superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Cornish
Bonita
Lou Backus Anderson
Loud
Miles City
Miss Backus
Baker
Judge
Local births and civic notices from Carter County
A daughter was born to A. C. Pietz and wife last Friday. Walter Albers has gone to Minneapolis to enlist in the army. P. C. Cornish was in Miles for several days looking after legal matters. Dr. George Baker, health officer for Carter County, spent today in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Pietz
Walter Albers
Minneapolis
P. C. Cornish
Miles
George Baker
Carter County
Local residents visit and shop in Plevna and nearby towns
Mrs Ed Lawler and daughter from Plevna visit friends while Attorney Joe Hodgson handles matters near Sykes. Vine Donovan deputy clerk among Ford buyers. Mrs F H Becker returns from New York trip. Carrington party from Plevna visits. Westmore reports business improving. Terry area doctors host visit. Ford car purchases continue. Furniture ad promotes Wilton Rugs at M L Russell. Rex Chilton heads to University of Minnesota for pharmacy studies.
Millard Builds New Residence After Fire At Westmore Farm
C. J. Millard plans a large house on his Westmore area farm to replace the dwelling burned recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Millard
Westmore
Westmore Farmer Reports Crop Conditions Deteriorating
Fred M. Stockfish from Westmore notes crop conditions are poor and could worsen this week. He comments on drought impact and growing stress on fields with limited moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Stockfish
Westmore
Prichard and Turner Couple Take Ten Day Black Hills Trip
P. L. Prichard and Roy Turner with Turner’s wife left Thursday for a ten day motor journey to the Black Hills in their Chandler car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Prichard
Roy Turner
Black Hills
Chalmers
Mrs B M Riggs and family depart for California
Mrs B M Riggs and family left this week to relocate to California where they will establish their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Riggs
California
L Price Co Receives Ford Carloads for Immediate Sale
The L. Price Company has received three carloads of Fords during the week and reports that most units are already sold. The consignments come amid brisk demand and reflect inventory turnover for the retailer.
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L. Price Company
French Wilton Rugs Highlight Russell's Furniture Window
A week only display at Russell's Furniture features French Wilton Rugs. The ad urges shoppers not to miss the limited time offering at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Crop yield reports from Ed Berry and Chris Rost
Ed Berry and Chris Rost from Big Hill country report crop yields after a hail event. They note the hail did not officiate the assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Berry
Chris Rost
Big Hill Country
Sabin Berg Recovers After Sudden Illness
Sabin Berg fell ill this afternoon and was confined to his room for a time but was able to move about again later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabin Berg
Denton Residents Stay At Commercial House
O. N. Strong and his daughter from Denton are visiting for a few days and are registered at the Commercial House hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Strong and Daughter
Denton
Commercial House
J W Hiscock Advances Home Upgrades on Corner Lot
J W Hiscock is making extensive improvements on his residence at the corner of First Street West and Sewall Avenue. The work includes structural updates and exterior renovations visible from the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hiscock
First Street West
Sewall Ave
Fire Near Old Stock Yards Prompted Department Call
A Wednesday blaze near the old stock yards attracted fire department response with no serious damage reported.
French Wilton Rugs At Rus Sell Furniture Store
A week only display at Rus Sell Furniture Store showcases French Wilton rugs praised as the best in the world by shoppers and staff. The promotion highlights quality and appeal to customers seeking premium floor coverings during a limited-time event.
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Russell Furniture Store
Titus Visits Westmore Ranch After Long Absence
O. W. Titus, a Pennell Creek sheep man, traveled from his ranch north of Westmore on Thursday marking his first return in many months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Titus
Pennell Creek
Westmore Thursday
Morrow Lumber Sold for School House North of Baker
Thee Morrow Lumber Company has sold material to Hans Amundson and Co for a school house to be built fifteen miles north of Baker.
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Thee Morrow Lumber Company
Hans Amundson & Co
Baker
Hubbard and Comstock Leave for Yellowstone Tour
Mr and Mrs P E Hubbard and Mr and Mrs J M Comstock depart this morning in a Studebaker six for a tour of Yellowstone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Hubbard
J. M. Comstock
Studebaker
Yellowstone Park
Mrs. Owen Returns From Wisconsin Visit
Mrs. O J Owen came back this week after a month with relatives in Wisconsin to attend to her mother’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Owen
Wisconsin
Democratic Sage Joe Lane Tours City
Joe Lane the former Ekalaka jailer and Democratic sage spent several days here this week hobnobbing with Democratic cohorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lane
Ekalaka
Farm Sold to North Dakota Parties by Hubbard & Moshier
Quince Rowley sold his farm through the Hubbard and Moshier agency to North Dakota buyers, securing a blacksmith outfit as part of the deal.
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Quince Rowley
Hubbard & Moshier
North Dakota
Two Soldiers Enlist in Second Montana Supply Company
George Ausfin and Bert JInman traveled to Helena to enlist in the supply company of the Second Mont. Bert previously served with Company I on the Mexican border last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ausfin
Bert jInman
Helena
Bert
Lemmon Tribune officials visit local newspaper crew
O. K. Fretland business manager and D. G. Eakins foreman from the Lemmon Tribune are visiting the local newspaper staff for several days and socializing with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Fretland
D. G. Eakins
The
Lemmon Tribune
Lemmon Visitors on Way to Yellowstone Park
Mr and Mrs Vern Williams and Mr and Mrs Arshambault of Lemmon visited Miss Tillie Stellmach and Vine Donovan here during the week as they traveled to Yellowstone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Williams
Arshambault
Lemmon
Tillie Stellmach
Vine Donovan
Yellowstone Park
Walter Tormey Reports Promising Harvest Prospects
Walter Tormey arrived from West Wednesday to oversee harvest matters, predicting yields will exceed expectations in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Tormey
Wester
Farmers' elevator manager reports crops at peak in Iowa
Ed Burgeson, manager of the farmers' elevator, returned to town after a visit with relatives and friends in Iowa. He reports crop conditions as they have never been better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Burgeson
Farmers’ Elevator
Iowa
Neiman and Bride Stopover on Wedding Tour
F. J. Neiman former assistant cashier at the First National Bank and his bride are here for a few days on a wedding tour by automobile to the Yellowstone National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Neiman
First National Bank
Ryler and Silverwale Extend Minnesota Visit
Mr and Mrs K Ryler have been visiting the home of the latter's parents. Mr and Mrs Silverwale have gone to Ismay to extend their visit from their home 11 Red Wing Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Ryler
Mr Silverwale
Ismay
Red Wing
Minn
Major Horace Soper Sees Fine Harvest Weather Boost
Major Horace Soper reports favorable weather aided by sun and warmth at his Webster farm this week. The improved conditions promise a good crop as the season advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Soper
Webster
Carrington Visits From Plevna To Inspect Grain
M. F. Carrington traveled from Plevna on Saturday to buy a header for his grain crop. He reported the crop in better productive condition than might be expected given the weather conditions of the past weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Carrington
Plevna
Lavell Reports Improvements Planned for Elgin Telephone Line
Chas. Lavell manager of the Frk. laka Telephone Co. was here from his Elgin farm. He reports that considerable improvements are contemplated on that phone line within a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lavell
Fk.laka Telephone Co
Elgin
Lavell
Marmarth Visitor Purchases Local Stallion for Two Dollars
Jack O Bannon of Marmarth bought a spring foaled stud colt from Jack Miller for two dollars, showing the area is producing good horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O’bannon
Marmarth
Jack Miller
Mr and Mrs Mennes discuss draft and move to Bakers field
Mr and Mrs Otto Mennes, from Chicago, prepared for his military draft. if he goes to the front, Mrs Mennes likely will reside in Baker for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Mennes
Chicago
Matlin Lumber Auditor WD Lewis Visits Town
WD Lewis, general auditor for Matlin Lumber Co., spends a couple of days in town. The piece notes his jovial personality and the effect of his unconscious asset on all occasions.
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WD Lewis
Matlin Lumber Co
Doc
Lot Parten Plans Grand House Near Courthouse
Lot Parten will erect a large dwelling on his property near the courthouse, moving the current building to the corner after laying a foundation this month. The new residence is described as one of the finest in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot Parten
Prouerty
Local rancher reports hay haul and stock prep belief
A J Miller from a ranch southeast of Baker reports hauling over 109 tons of hay from the Come On Company drill site. He emphasizes preparedness to conserve range stock and protect livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A J Miller
Hhe Ranch
Baker
Come
Hack
Morrow Daum Barner Company Front Modernized on West Montana
The press brick and plate glass front were added to the Morrow Daumber Company offices on West Montana Avenue creating a highly attractive facade with harmonizing interior finishes being arranged inside.
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Morrow Daumber Company
West Montana Ave
Miss Mary W McCarthy Returns to Baker Teaching Post
Miss Mary W McCarthy finishes a summer term and returns to Baker residence this week. She will resume teaching one of the classes in the Selwood district, continuing in the same grade as before.
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Mary W McCarthy
Thool
Baker
Mass McCarthy Wall
Local youths plan a Westmore creek gathering
A group of girls and friends plan a Saturday near Westmore to camp by Pallon Creek. The party includes Frnestire Anthom, Helen Owen, Margorto Hatchard, Iva Sinclair, Marth Reynolds, Wish Mass, Jarace Sanedair, and Claprene. They expect to stay through the week if a found pot and shade permit.
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Westmore
Pallon Creek
Frnestire
Anthom Helen Owen Margorto Hatchard
Iva Sinclair
Marth Reynolds
Wish Mass Jarace Sanedair
Claprene
Geologist Pall Loehe Visits Baker Oil Fields
Pall Loehe a geologist from Pottsburg has spent several days this week examining cal fields and touring drilling operations of Montana Petroleum Co Treasure State Gas Co and Deme Owl Co near Baker Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Loehe
Pottsburg
Montana Petroleum Co
Treasure State Gas Co
Deme Owl Co
Baker
Will Krukeberg Enlists in Military Service
Will Krukeberg left Wednesday for Rallings to enlist in a government department where his training will best serve, likely as a motor driver. He did not fall within the recent draft but expects to enter soon.
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Will Krukeberg
Rallings
Krukeberg
Family trip planned before son sails to war front
Mr and Mrs PF Silversale depart Saturday morning for Hedena to visit their son Corporal Harold Silversale of Cal who soon leaves for Pale Site Cel prepar atory to joining the European war front They may extend the visit to Whitefish where daughter Mrs Wolf Callin resides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF Silversale
Hedena
Corporal Harold Silverwale
Cal
Pale Site
Cel
JP Eurepeay
Whitefish
Wolf Callin
Hopewell Clarke Visits Baker on Oil and Gas Interest
Hopewell Clarke a noted St Paul capitalist and geologist spent the week with U S Commissioner Burns in Baker. This is his second visit and he plans to return in a fortnight, showing keen interest in the gas and oil development of the territory though he holds no financial stake in local enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell Clarke
St. Paul
U. S
Burns
Clarke
Baker
Lentz Returns From Fort Harrison Mobilization
E. F. Lentz arrived Wednesday from Fort Harrison near Helena where the Second Montana regiment is mobilizing in preparation to entrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Lentz
Fort Harrison
Helena
Montana
Lentz Visits Son at Palo Alto Camp
Mr. Lentz travels to Palo Alto California to visit his son Frank a private in Company I who has spent much of the time at Whitefish with rheumatism and is expected to be discharged from army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Palo Alto
Cal
Lentz
Frank
Co. I
Whitefish
Local farmer seeks injunction over Ekalaka road closing
JoUl Bergstrom claims authority over the Ekalaka road closing and traveled to Miles City to hire counsel for an injunction hearing set before Judge O'Hern on Thursday the 9th. Sharpness Walker will represent residents pushing to close the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoUl Bergstrom
Ekalaka
Miles City
O’hern
Sharpness Walker
Grandpa Yokley Shapes Fallon County Crop Outlook
Grandpa Bob Yokley, chairman of the Custer county board, visited Thursday to boost the crop outlook near his ranch on Fallon county’s southern boundary. He has long been known in the area with a history of service in Custer and Fallon counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Yokley
Custer County
Fallon County
Court House Planned for Carter County at Ekalaka
Preparations are under way for a substantial frame court house in Ekalaka the county seat of Carter County. The design aims to meet modern needs within statutory expenditure limits, replacing the inadequate present quarters and improving judicial facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekalaka
Carter
County Business Transact Mentioned In Fragment
A partial sentence notes county business activity and transacting matters amid unspecified context. The readable text hints at financial or administrative affairs but lacks clear details, names, dates, or outcomes to identify a full item.
Army boys express gratitude to Baker community
Sergeant in charge of Station C and the clerk thank Baker and nearby towns for their help during the recruiting service. They commend newspapers railroad officials city officials hotel and restaurant staff and all citizens for their patriotism and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Chas. Haftle
C. H. Williams
Baker Citizens Meet To Organize Home Guard
A Baker meeting of citizens is set for Tuesday evening August 7 at eight o'clock in the city fire hall to organize a home guard. All residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Golden Valley TeleCo adds phones, expands Baker system
The Golden Valley Telephone Co new owners of the Baker system are adding about thirty phones to the local switchboard and rebuilding and extending lines in the southern city area. The company also owns the Ismay exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Valley Telephone Co
Baker System
Ismay Exchange
Card of Thanks for Cecal Palmer Funeral
We thank friends who attended and aided at the funeral of our birth son Cecal Palmer and the chair who visited with the reaping, Mr and Mrs Henery Beckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thak
Cecal Palmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. L. VanHook
Fifth Street
Gilbert Kierle
Bunker Hill
Sylvia Morris
Myrtye and
Cleo Rose
Anna LeMay
Twin Cities
Ed Lawler
Joe Hodgson
Sykes
F. H. Becker
New York
L. W. Busch
Dr. Hayes
E. A. Sibley
Mrs. Shaw
Terry
George Farwell
John Kelliher
H. L. Cory
M. L. Russell Furniture Store
A. C. Wood
Stanley Wood
Rex Chilton
University of Minnesota
Nyal
Sibley
Midland Coal & Lbr
Court House
Carter CO
Eaping, Mr and
Henery
Beckman
Jeffers Rothers
Sentinel Office
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