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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1924
Page
1
The Montana anti tuberculosis association fundraiser opens in Fallon County led by Mrs Charles Emerson. Proceeds support local health work with 75 percent used for Fallon school children examinations and 25 percent for the tuberculosis sanitarium in Gakn. Miss Shellabarger has distributed seals to all Fallon County rural schools to boost the campaign.
Postmaster G R Moshier warns mailers to shop early wrap securely and print addresses clearly to avoid holiday delays. He notes stamps must not be placed on the address side and urges early mailing of letters parcels and cards. Local notices list residents visiting Baker on business and other city happenings.
Mr and Mrs N B Bergum and Dr W H Young visited the Beck farm at the Model Farm in Fallon County. They praised the running water, modern home, shelter belt and other features marking the farm as a county show place. Francis Wilson hosted a theater party, and a wild cat was captured near Excina. A car from Carlyle tipped over on the Yellow Stone trail but no injuries occurred. Thanksgiving visits occurred at Carlyle area homes, with Miss Muriel Fowler and Miss Shirley Donovan noted among attendees.
Oscar C Keener left Friday for Chicago with a carload of sheep. Judge S E Felt spent the weekend in Billing on business. Mrs Margaret Sheilabarger returned Friday night from Hilany after attending the State Teachers association meeting and Thanksgiving. Donald Heying of Knobs and Edith Chord of White Owl S D were issued a marriage license last week. Mr and Mrs Schmidt injured in an auto wreck near Denven Colorado are recovering and will resume their journey. The wrecked auto rolled over an embankment twice before stopping.
Dwight R. Cresap of Lewistown told a Commercial Club gathering at the Montana cafe that eastern capital hides its market tricks behind a calm facade to pressure Northwest wheat growers. He said stories in the Saturday Evening Post were a smoke screen to push higher freight costs and Liverpool pricing, urging Montana and North Dakota farmers to defend hard spring wheat against world price fixes. Cresap argued Montana produced a large share of U S small grains and urged market discipline, noting Northwest railroads push for further laws to weaken the short haul rule.
A. G. Engstrom returns from California vacation noting preference for coast state life while praising ore samples from a California gold mine. Lawrence Fowler of Carlyle visits the city on business. R. F. Smith returns to Plentywood after Thanksgiving in Baker with family. Geo. Graff, deputy bank examiner, passes through en route to Wibaux after a brief stay at Ekalaka.
Governor Jos M Dixon supported Montana’s US Senate service as railroads seek new lower freight rates on inter mountain shipments. Senator Gooding sponsors a bill to curb railroad pricing while Rep Ted Bergstrom attends from Willard. The meeting with singing and talks urged Washington action and resolutions to back Montana Month goals.
G J Crawford reports a two million cubic foot helium gas flow at Boyd Syndicate No 1 Bowes structure near Chinook. A refinery is contracted for in the field, three rigs are active, and another well is planned.
Plevna couple wed Miss Clara Christman of Plevna to Joan Schweivit of Plevna at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Olander in Miles City with Rev Theodore E Dorpat presiding. After their honeymoon they will reside on the groom’s ranch near Plevna.
Six year old Mary Louise Butler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Butler of Marmarth, died Tuesday while being taken to Miles City for diabetic coma treatment. Her mother accompanied her and noticed the change after Baker. The body was taken to Graves Undertaking and returned to Marmarth that night on No 16.
James McManigle came back last Wednesday from Wagner Oklahoma to the nearby loading point where he recently accompanied a shipment of horses. Floyd Bentz and two companions left Saturday by auto for Iowa to spend the holidays visiting.
Four Anaconda Copper Mining employees Edward Farren Joseph Sullivan John G Downey and Dan D Crowley were publicly praised and rewarded for their dangerous act at the 1400-foot level of the Anaconda mine on September 19. They removed burning dynamite boxes from a blazing magazine and extinguished the fire receiving $250 checks and letters of appreciation from the company.
D R Petrie state manager of the J D Caldwell company visited the county commissioners and Etalaka. In an interview with the Baker Sentinel he said George Petergon of Immiey Gunther and Peterson, the contractor for the railroad grade from Miles City to Sheridan, predicted the line could be feasible soon if the route is justified.
The Baker Women’s Club met Tuesday at the Masonic hall with a full program of songs recitations and original pieces on diet health and exercise led by Misses Wolters Hibbard and Moser. Mrs Lee displayed a talk on how to stay healthy. Hosts Mesdames Hansen Hayes and Barber served tea and cake as members gathered for the afternoon event. Local news notes include visits by Leonard C. Young and George J. Buergi, plus an accident near Miles City involving Carl Hepperle and wife with minor injuries.
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