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Newspaper

Baker Sentinel

Location

Baker, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1917

Page

10

Chas Long Visits Marmarth for Local Shipments

Charles Long, stock agent for Milwaukee, came up from Marmarth Tuesday to oversee local shipments.

Chas. Long Milwaukee Marmarth

Golden Valley Telephone Managers Visit Beach

J. P. Smith manager of the Golden Valley Telephone Co. and L. W. Carlyle traveled from Beach last Wednesday for a business visit.

J. P. Smith Golden Valley Telephone Co L. W. Carlyle Beach

Local Visitor Miss Velva Whitney Calls on Friends

Miss Velva Whitney from Ekalaka stays a few days in town to visit Miss Vine Donovan and Miss Esther Phillips.

Velva Whitney Ekalaka Vine Donovan Esther Phillips

Doctor from Ekalaka Visits Patients for Optical Care

Dr. C. L. Proctor traveled from Ekalaka and spent Sunday tending to a large number of patients seeking optical treatment.

C. L. Proctor Ekalaka

Miss Selma Lia Visits Sister in Hancock

Miss Selma Lia of Hancock Minnesota arrived last Sunday for a short visit at her sister Mrs A J Bredvold's home. Geo T Vorhees assisting with Carter county records was in from Ekala ka Wednesday and went to Miles City. Another popular dance will be held at Webster hall on Saturday night August 18 inviting all to attend.

Selma Lia Hancock, Minn A. J. Bredvold Geo. T. Vorhees Carter County Ekalaka Miles City Webster Hall

Emerson-Brantingham Rep Sees Berg & Co. Thursday

E. B. Rossiter for Emerson-Brantingham farm machinery met Berg & Co. the local representatives on Thursday to discuss business opportunities.

E. B. Rossiter Emerson-Brantingham Berg & Co

Mrs J W Peterson Seeks Residence Here From Hettinger

Mrs J W Peterson formerly Mrs Wm Hedrick and her son visited Tuesday from Hettinger North Dakota looking for a home in the area as they contemplate moving here.

J. W. Peterson Wm. Hedrick Hettinger N. D

Mrs. O. A. Dahl Visits With Sisters in town

Mrs O A Dahl wife of the Ekalaka Eagle editor spent several days this week here as a guest of her sisters Mrs E J Potterton and Miss Barbara Olsen.

O. A. Dahl Ekalaka Eagle E. J. Potterton Barbara Olsen

Neiman Couple Depart for Yellowstone After Week Here

F. J. Neiman and his bride left Tuesday after spending a week in the area en route to Yellowstone Park. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Leke who will tour the park with them.

F. J. Neiman Bride Yellowstone Park Ed Leke Park

Beach couples stop in city en route to Black Hills outing

Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Westby and Dr. and Mrs. Foster of Beach pause in the city on Thursday during an automobile trip toward an outing in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

L. B. Westby

Nellermoes Return From Visit With Brothers in South Sandstone

Dr and Mrs A F Nellermoe returned last Monday to their Cottonwood Minnesota home after a week long visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter G Lee in South Sandstone. Mrs Lee and Mrs Nellermoe are sisters.

A. F. Nellermoe Cottonwood Minn Walter G. Lee South Sandstone Lee Nellermoe

Senator Burlingame Visits City Overnight

Senator J. M. Burlingame of Great Falls, president pro tempore of the state senate, spent Tuesday night in town as a leading figure in the Republican party.

J. M. Burlingame Great Falls State Senate Republican Party

Odin Hanson Leaves Berg & Co for Murdock Threshing Outfit

Odin Hanson, associated with Berg and Co, departed Wednesday for Murdock Minnesota where he and his brother will run a large threshing outfit in the region’s bountiful crops.

Odin Hanson Berg & Co Murdock Minn

Houghs Return From Yellowstone Park Trip by Auto

Mr and Mrs E G Hough return Friday from a two week tour of Yellowstone Park. They tell of an enjoyable trip with camping en route and advocate that touring the park by auto is the best way to see it.

E. G. Hough Yellowstone Park Park

Young patient Sigurd Flo leaves hospital after ruptured appendix

Sigurd Flo, operated on by Dr. Young at the local hospital for a ruptured appendix, is able to go home in a day or two. The case was very serious and life was despaired of for a time.

Sigurd Flo Young

Becker-Riner Co Dissolved. Riner, Becker Take Over Roles

The Becker-Riner Co is dissolved with Mr Riner taking over the present office and real estate business while Mr Becker assumes the farm loan department at a new location. The firm has done two favorable deals since establishment.

Becker-Riner Co Riner Becker

Cory & DuBois Agent Delayed by Auto Repair in Wyoming

H L Cory of Cory and DuBois returned from Wyoming after a month delay due to his automobile accident while with the Baker contingent inspecting oil well holdings. Repairs were required from the East, causing the stoppage.

H. L. Cory Cory & DuBois Wyoming Baker

Local trio visits Marmarth to inspect OX ranch

Kemmish Anderson along with Geo Gutch and the editor visited Marmarth from Jim Hunter ranch on Monday. They toured the OX ranch once Jack Anderson and Hugh McConnell accompanied them, noting a change in the area since Marmarth became dry.

Kemmish Anderson Geo. Gutch Jim Hunter Jack Anderson Hugh McConnell Marmarth OX Ranch Jack

U S Commissioner Burns Visits Miles City Week Start

U S Commissioner Burns was a visitor in Miles City the first of the week. E S Booth handled legal matters at McIntosh South Dakota during the week. Mrs J O Bowen stopped in from Bowman to visit Mrs Fred Ackles for a few days.

U. S Burns Miles City E. S. Booth McIntosh, S. D J. O. Bowen Bowman Fred Ackles

Local Residents Take Trips and Visit

Mr and Mrs F S Hitch traveled by auto to Edgemont Dakota to be away several weeks. P L Prichard and Roy Turner and wife returned Thursday from an auto trip to the Black Hills. Cory and DuBois hold the water works contract at Rhame North Dakota. Mrs F F Kelling visited her son Private Lloyd Kelling at Fort Harrison this week. Mrs Lou Backus Anderson of Miles City was guest of Mr and Mrs P C Cornish during the week.

F. S. Hitch Edgemont P. L. Prichard Roy Turner Black Hills F. F. Kelling Lloyd Kelling Co. I Fort Harrison Lou Backus Anderson Miles City P. C. Cornish

Mrs Dubois Visits Son in Washington PD

Mrs DuBois mother of F W Du Bois is here from Washington PD to spend a month visiting at her son's home.

Stockholders Meet Montana Petroleum Co. Officers Named

W. O. Mieir and J. A. Williams attended the Montana Petroleum Co. stockholders meeting at Miles on Monday. A white frost on Wednesday night frightened some natives but no damage reports have been received.

W. O. Mieir J. A. Williams The Montana Petroleum Co Miles

Miss Sophie Jacobson Returns Home After Appendectomy

Miss Sophie Jacobson is discharged to her home after an appendicitis operation performed by Dr. Young at Elizabeth hospital. No complications reported and recovery expected at home.

Sophie Jacobson Elizabeth Hospital Dr. Young

Miss Lily Hansen Arrives for Equity Abstract Clerkship

Miss Lily Hansen from Racine Wisconsin visits to accept a clerkship in the Equity Abstract and Title Co. She is identified as sister to Al Hansen and Ed Hansen.

Lily Hansen Racine, Wis The Equity Abstract and Title Co Miss Hansen Ed Hansen

Clerk Fills In During Northrup's Absence

Mrs Ben Evers acts as county clerk in Miss Northrup’s absence to attend her father’s funeral.

Ben Evers Miss Northrup

M. F E Ladies Aid Plans Aug 16 Meeting

The M. FE. Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs. Evans on Thursday August 16. A L Hewitt president of the Security Bridge Company was here from Billings.

M. FE. Ladies’ Aid A L. Hewitt The Security Bridge Company Billings

Mrs Jos Hodgson and Miss Velva Whitney at Camp Crook

Mrs Jos Hodgson and Miss Velva Whitney are spending a few days at Camp Crook.

Ismay Bank President Visits Local Town

R. L. Anderson, president of the First National Bank of Ismay, spent Thursday in town.

R. L. Anderson First National Bank of Ismay

Brother of E T Wells Hospitalized For Leg Swelling

Hugh Wells, brother of E T Wells, arrived from the ranch with a severe leg swelling and is under care of Dr Hayes at Elizabet h hospital.

Hugh Wells E. T Wells Elizabeth Hospital Hayes

Misses Return From Southern Visit Near Marst

Misses Clara Wagner and Delia Rinehart who visited friends in the county’s southern section have returned to their home near Marst in Dawson County.

Clara Wagner Delia Rinehart Marst Dawson County

Worring over the crop we dri vot get will make no more grow the year

A fragmented line discusses crop anxiety and fear that drought or poor weather will prevent further growth this year. It reflects concern about harvest prospects and implications for yields.

Leave-Taking Message From Captain Goble’s Regiment

Thom F. Burns salutes Captain Goble and the company, calling them among the finest boys in the regiment as he bids farewell.

Goble Thos. F. Burns

Lieutenant Burns Returns From Fort Harrison

First Lieutenant Thos F Burns returns to Baker after discharge by the War Department following the commissioned officers examination. He is over the age limit for European service and laments not being allowed to rejoin his company. He meets friends and his children and may seek a way to stay.

Thos. F. Burns Baker Fort Harrison War Department Tom Main

New Congregational Pastor Accepts Call for City Church

Rev. Chelsey Curtis has accepted the call to the Congregational church here and begun duties as supply pastor. His family is in California but will join him soon, and he is described as an able, eloquent speaker expected to aid church growth locally.

Chelsey Curtis Congregational Church Rev. Curtis California

Home Guard Organized By County And City Officials

The nucleus of a home guard was organized Friday evening with Jon Phillips presiding and EE So Doppler as secretary. R B Lowry stated the effort aims to protect home industries during the absence of the state militia bound for the European front, with control shared by county and city officials.

Jon Phillips Othe National Guard EE So Doppler R. B. Lowry Quilitia

Mrs Atkinson Receiving Medical Treatment at Mikes City

Mr and Mrs Tex Atkinson are noted with Mrs Atkinson undergoing medical treatment at Mike's City. The brief item records their presence and the location of care.

Tex” Atkinson Mikes City

Appreciation Note Ends Long Association With Company FL

A veteran member announces the severing of ties with Company FL after long service and close personal friendship. He expresses enduring loyalty and hope for future rejoining, thanking the company for the token presented as evidence of appreciation.

Rancher J. S. Kerr Visits Crook Area Over Night

J. S. Kerr, a prominent Little Missouri rancher near Crook, stayed in the area through Wednesday night, returning from regional business. His presence highlights ongoing ties between ranching interests and Crook district concerns.

J. S. Kerr Little Missouri Crook

Mrs Willard Salt Returns from Van couver Visit

Mrs Willard Salt has returned from a several weeks visit at the home of her parents in Van couver.

Willard Salt Vancouver

Reverend Frank Durant to Preach at Congregational Church

Miles City clergyman Reverend Frank Durant will deliver the sermon at the Episcopal congregation’s service tonight at the Congregational church. The event marks a joint worship moment in the city.

Frank Durant Miles City Congregational Church

Mrs J A Berger Visits Miles City Ranch Family

Mrs J A Berger wife of the Miles City superintendent and her son visited the ranch home of Mr and Mrs James Hunter with Mr Hunter meeting them Monday.

J. A. Berger Sup. Berger Miles City James Hunter Hunter

Marquis wheat samples on display at Berg & Co warehouse

Fine samples from Odin Myhre farm near Willard shown at Berg & Co instrument warehouse. The exhibit notes a yield of eight to ten bushels per acre.

Odin Myhre Willard Berg & Co

Plowing Pioneer Kempter Visits Baker Area

F. J. Kempter, once a large plowing operator with D. W. Hartsough south of Baker, was in town Wednesday renewing acquaintances. He now travels for the Woulson Spice Company and lives in Waubay South Dakota.

F. J. Kempter D. W. Hartsough Baker Mr. Kempter Woulson Spice Company Waubay S. D

Webster narrowly escapes serious accident on Coldwell hill

A. H. Webster avoided serious injuries last evening after a woman driver traffic mishap on Coldwell hill sent his car down an embankment and through a wire fence. He applied brakes in time to prevent harm.

A. H. Webster Coldwell Hill

Centerville merchant notes farmers expect solid wheat yield

J. F. Anderson says farmers in his area are busy harvesting and expect eight to ten bushels per acre of wheat with quality equal to or better than last year.

J. F. Anderson Centerville the Sentinel

Elgin gold watch given to Lt. Burns at Fort Harrison

Co. I presents Lieutenant T F Burns with a 19 jewel Elgin gold watch on the eve of his departure from the camp at Fort Harrison. Captain Wade Goble made the presentation and Burns was too moved to respond. He was highly esteemed by his men.

Co. I T. F. Burns Fort Harrison Wade Goble Burns Liedt. Burns

Thompson couple head to Hillsboro for harvest stay

Mr and Mrs B S Thompson have gone overland to Hillsboro North Dakota for a couple of months stay due to harvest interests.

B. S. Thompson Hillsboro N. D

Putnam of Ekalaka Visits For Social and Business Ties

C. K. Putnam, the Ekalaka furniture dealer, was in town early this week for several days, mixing social calls with business affairs among his friends.

C. K. Putnam Ekalaka

Thos Shanks Plans New Residence at Sparks Farm

Thos Shanks, who bought the Sparks farm west of the city and recently arrived from Simpson Kansas to manage farming interests, is preparing to erect a substantial residence and barn on the property. He owns a section and a half ideal for a dairy farm.

Thos. Shanks Sparks Simpson Kan Mr. Shanks

Golden Valley Telephone Expands Baker and Ismay Exchanges

J. P. Smith, manager of the Golden Valley Telephone Company, recently overseeing the Baker and Ismay exchanges, reports ongoing improvements to line facilities and service as the company strengthens regional connections.

J. P. Smith Golden Valley Telephone Compny Baker and Ismay Beach Thursday

Henry Schumacher Trades Farm for Hash Knife Ranch

Henry Schumacher exchanges his 320 acre farm north of Tonquil for the Hash Knife ranch along the Little Missouri near Camp Crook. He also buys a carload of three year old steers for the new range. The ranch is famed and well suited for stock raising.

Henry Schumacher Tonquil Little Missouri River Camp Crook

Threshing Machine Sold to Local Farmers Near Willard

Berg & Co sold a threshing machine to Alex Lindquist who with Gregor Gregerson will tend neighbor crops near Willard this season. They had abandoned a thresher purchase earlier but better crop yields led to the decision to proceed with the plan.

Plumber B D Grant Buys Dr Hayes Residence in Baker

B D Grant owner of a Beach plumbing shop unit has purchased the Dr Hayes residence on West Third street and will move his family to Baker as permanent residents. He notes prosperous business since opening the local branch and plans to continue serving the city with further investment.

B. D. Grant Dr. Hayes West Third Street Beach Baker

Archie Stowe Seriously Hurt In Auto Accident Near Baker

Archie Stowe of eight miles east of Baker was injured when his car overturned on a bridge Sunday evening. He was thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe injuries to the shoulders and ribs while his family survived the crash.

Archie Stowe Baker

Hospitalized Patient Recovers Quickly Under Care

A patient remains under observation at Elizabeth hospital and is improving rapidly under the care of Dr. Young. The report notes the individual is conscious for several hours and expected to recover as quickly as possible.

Scious A. Elizabeth Hospital Dr. Young

New Lyric Theatre Opens to Large Crowds

The Lyric Theatre opened with a large audience Saturday night praising the high class of pictures. Sunday and Monday shows were also well attended. Tuesday and Wednesday nights had no films, the house reopened, and Thursday featured Mary Pickford in The Coming of the Cross.

Lyric Theatre Ma. Pickford

Grant Promoted After Elder Resigns Deputy Examiner Post

Claude Elder, deputy state bar examiner, resigns after years in the post to take another job. George G. Grant, who has led county examining for two years, is promoted to fill Elder’s vacancy. Grant was previously Fallon county auditor and declined Carter county treasurer appointment.

Claude Elder George G. Grant Elder Grant Fallon County Carter County

Major Sargent Discharged From Command In Butte

Major Charles Sargent, long in charge of troops at Butte, has received honorable discharge under authority of department regulations. Maj. C. F. Waulfias will assume command. Sargent, 50s, a traveling salesman when not on duty, was well liked and had recently led battalion troops amid ongoing war department concerns in Butte.

Charles Sargent Butte C. F. Waulfias Maj. Sargent Ile Althout Department

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Rhame Nyal’s Sibley E. A. Sibley Lieutenant Burns Home Guard NEW Lyric Theatre Popula Major Sargent Efresh Ebonite Midland Coal & Lumber Co Baker, Mont
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