06 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1925
Page
1
The Commercial club heard that four thousand three hundred dollars remain in the county fair fund. Speakers favored continuing the county fair, with several proposing building permanent fair structures and a track. The club debated a corn show as part of the fair, with mixed views from local officials and businessmen on funding and timing.
Isabel McRae 76 died at home after weeks of illness. Born October 30 1847 in the West Indies she married D W McRae in 1866 and moved to Montana in 1915 settling at Baker. Survived by four of ten children and one grandchild. Funeral at Catholic church 10 AM with Fr La Fleur officiating.
Clarence Gilbert Hansen of Rhame died at Miles City Tuesday night after a short illness. He was 38, born May 26, 1887 in Winnebago County Wisconsin. Survived by his mother wife and two small children. Body returned to Rhame for funeral services Sunday afternoon.
Fragmentary text recalls the Lincoln Gettysburg Address delivered November 19 1863. It evokes dedication of a battlefield and declares the living must ensure the nation’s unfinished work endures. The passage references the people and government by the people for the people.
Geo Fisher and Jacob Schell traveled to the county seat on Friday visiting official offices and meeting local residents. Their tour followed prior engagements in Plivaa and extended into mutual discussions on regional issues.
Calendar lists film showings and meetings at Olie Pleasant Valley Webster Knobs Chimney Creek School. Dates include Feb 6 at 8 00 PM Feb 7 at 7 30 PM Feb 10 at 7 30 PM Feb 11 at 2 30 PM and 7 00 PM.
H. E. Niccum finishes moving into a new building on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Niccum completes preparations for opening a new Variety store in the same building on Thursday February 12.
E P O'Brien cashes changed institution name for his bank formerly the First National Bank of Plevna. The comptroller of currency approved the name change to The Baker National, with operation expected to begin within days.
Sid Clark was arrested early last Friday on a charge of illegal possession of moonshine. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment Tuesday and bail was set at $1000. a jug containing about two gallons was seized by officers.
The Wim. Lang house near the post office is to be converted into a modern hospital by Mrs. Sherrill and Young, adding to Baker's two hospitals. Drs. Sherrill and Young plan to open soon with a trained staff and up-to-date equipment. Tolley Hartwick travels for N P land settlement talks in Ekalaka, arranging a meeting with W P Templeton of the Northern Pacific on Feb 18. James Henry Powell, 35, of Exalaka died in Miles City and will be buried in Elalaka. Local support grows for the corn show as a county fair debate unfolds.
Captain W. T. Clough reports Washington communication confirming Company I has won the war department trophy for marksmanship in Montana. This marks the first time the award has come to Mortana.
The Baker Women's Club held a Monday night dance at the Masonic hall described as highly enjoyable. Tickets priced unusually well, with proceeds, after expenses, earmarked for buying new books for the Baker library.
Fallon Post 35 of the American Legion supports creating a mani pal park west of the bridge after appointing a committee to draft a resolution for the city council. The Legion pledges aid to the Boy Scouts and to a memorial park at Blaine Washington. The group also discussed a masquerade dance on February 16 and condolence to Mrs. Saran Walls.
Fallon Carter and nearby counties will attend a corn show in Baker November 18 to 20 1925 with a pure seed exhibit. County Agent J O Hembre reported strong bid support after a Miles banquet and a unanimous Commercial club vote to hold the event in Baker. Irene Yates of Ekalaka travels to Moonville S D to visit relatives while Mr and Mrs Dahl visit Baker with H Lantis.
Mrs Mary M Evers aged 66 died at her home sixteen miles east of Fallon county after a several weeks illness. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday with Rev A W Seebart Baker officiating and interment followed in Duffield cemetery. She was born in Sweden March 1 1858 and came to America many years ago. She was the widow of Andrew Evers and is survived by four sons Walter Harry Bert and Frank and one daughter Mrs P A Correll of Beach North Dakota all present at her passing.
The Baker auction drew buyers from across eastern Montana as B. 3B. Gross sold 33 head of registered bred sows and gifts. Joseph Phalen of Elgin bought seven head at an average of 31.50 with a top individual price of 45.00, while W. R. Ettles of Plevna purchased nine. Road conditions limited attendance, but the event marked the first sale of registered Duroc Jersey bred sows in the region and was considered highly successful despite feed shortages.
Dr W H Blakemore's team captures the annual Norwegian whist tournament with a 33 game lead over L E Baker's group. Baker's squad won Friday's first session but could not overcome the handicap. Blakemore's team will be entertained in Hubbard hall for a duplicate whist night, and Baker challenges a rematch.
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