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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
1
The county board, meeting Tuesday morning, elected Commissioner Schofield as temporary chairman due to Commissioner Farwell's absence. Commissioner Pepper initially balked at the motion, but by Thursday a formal interim chairman was named. Ob. H. Trandum was appointed county treasurer in an interim capacity, replacing R. B. Lowry who declined the role.
Proposals urge consolidating inspectorates into a state industrial accident board and merging various commissions. Plan creation of a tax commission, a state purchasing agent, and a revised primary law. Abolish alphabetical ballot order and trim costs in education, grain inspection, livestock slaughter rules, and predator bounty funding. State auto plate funding to treasury urged.
The article notes severe weather delaying subscription efforts for a railroad bonus, but reports three-fifths of the required funds already accumulated. Landowners have contributed pro rata, inspiring smaller landowners to give. Access to people remains the main hurdle to securing the balance.
Mr and Mrs M A Shreve longtime Willard residents depart Tuesday for the Pacific Coast with hopes of a year away and possible settlement Baker creamery manager invitation may bring them back next spring Ed Lawler and wife visiting Rochester Minnesota expect to return February first
Judge O'Hern rules in favor of Fallon school trustees in the anti relief action brought by Graff. He held no valid contract existed and the board proper notice had been given prior to May 1 1914. Graff, formerly a Fallon teacher, is now in Big Timber and weight of an appeal is unknown.
Frank C. Bunn, Fallon county clerk for three years, joins the Sentinel to run news and advertising. He formerly foreman of the Sentinel for three and a half years and returns with strong local ties and wide acquaintance among readers.
Supt Mabel Williams and Treasurer Sidney Souther of Prairie County were married last week and will work together to improve the county’s children services and finances. Their courthouse offices were festively decorated upon their return from a short trip.
The marriage of Miss Caroline Cochrane to Chas A Burns of Ismay was solemnized by Justice Prichard on Tuesday. The bride is the daughter of J W Cochrane and owns a homestead adjacent to her father. The groom is a substantial farmer near Ismay, where they will reside.
State Superintendent Davee cites 1916 school age children in Montana at 147 374, up 11 509 from 1915. County figures include Fallon 2868 Prairie 1073 Custer 3544 and Wibaux 1024.
The Baker Brick Co continues testing brick samples to find a better material mix. Machinery will be on the ground in a few weeks and bricks will be made by the time the robin arrives, promising high quality for builders, lower insurance, and affordable prices for buyers.
On December 28 a farmer near Baker filed a mortgage with the county clerk to the State of Montana. He received 6 percent interest from the state school fund. The loan marks the first use of state school funds to aid farmers. Applications to the register of state lands in Helena pour in as loan demand rises and the 1.5 million dollars allotted nears exhaustion.
Helena Mont Jan 4 The fifteenth Montana legislative assembly convened at noon with Lt Gov McDowell presiding. Sen J E Edwards elected president pro tem and J F O Connor speaker of the house. The first day organized officers and committees. second day read Gov Stewarts message. Edwards urged economy, tax equalization and abolition of useless offices. Minority leaders pledged cooperation. Local notes mention J Y Creel’s residence nearing completion and various office moves. Baker market prices listed for several grains.
The first legislative wedding occurred last evening in the Placer hotel parlor as Rue Sen C Marks a Mildred Montana journalist wed Miss Isabel Clark of Newcastle Pa Reverend R C Edgington officiated The couple were joined by Senator and Mrs Reuben Dwight of Perma and several state leaders from Baker Terry Gullidge Morris and Wells They plan a Helena honeymoon during the legislative session.
Wall Street Journal data indicate autos already surpass steam railways in passenger mileage. By next year about 3 million cars will travel an estimated 54 billion passenger miles, while railways register about 35 billion, signaling a shift in travel patterns and reduced rail revenue.
Wibaux County has no one to manage county funds. R. M. Grandy, elected county commissioner after two terms as treasurer, declines the unexpired term. The new county treasurer did not seek the appointment to avoid jeopardizing re election, leaving the treasurer's office unfilled and closed.
Anna McManimon visits relatives at Rhame North Dakota while Will Ohlrich travels to Baker. A list of callers includes Bob Henderson and Willis Zenty with spouses, John Batmeister and family, and F Joy. New Years hosts include Joe Ziebarth. Hatcher spends the holidays in Missoula Montana. Bert Robinson recalls 1916 to 1917 travel. James and Tom Pratt with families depart for Wisconsin to visit friends and relatives.
The Piniele State Bank receives state charter approval and will commence operations after the new year with capital stock of 20 000 dollars.
The Dakota Farmer reports an investigation into rising prices across nearly all products. It cites 99 percent higher pig iron costs since August 1914, steel up 152 percent, steam coal 140 percent, lumber 18 percent, and cotton duck 100 percent, with labor shortages and material scarcity driving higher manufacturing costs. Officials foresee further advances, especially in farm implements, as the recovery continues.
Neighbors bid farewell as Mr and Mrs W Bisbee move to Baker with son Bradford staying to farm next spring. Snow depths reach about 16 inches between Bisbee and Walker. Gers Zerbst reports poor roads while Sam Reinman handles cattle feeding and snow shoveling. Arthur Cunningham travels to Baker with his son and George Hall notes cattle care for ten days. Range stock look good despite storms and drought risks. Amos Knapp tends stock. corrections issued on a prior dance report. Melvin Eicher contemplates a hot crop despite heavy snowfall. Bruce Burt recovering after surgery in Rochester and expected home soon. Happy New Year to Dist 66 and South Sandstone.
Superintendent Davée summarizes four years of service and thanks Minnesota educators for cooperation. He notes achievements came from staff suggestions and urges full support for his successor Miss Trumper. He emphasizes leadership comes from collective effort and expresses regret at not writing individual letters.
The entente replies to German peace notes, saying allies will not accept proposals lacking precision. They demand reparation and guarantees, cite Germany's war provocations, and insist Belgium’s neutrality must be protected. The document was released in Saris with broad international publication.
Henry Maggart and Joe White face a civil action over a farm crop deal. Goble & Goble represent the plaintiff while C J Douman represents the defendant in a 10 o clock session before Justice Prichard.
Jean Theo Braun of Baker Fallon county Montana becomes the first recipient of a farm loan under the new Montana law. Deputy state land examiner William Brulo closed the deal and paid the $2,000 loan on 320 acres near Baker after appraisal at $7,864. Braun has 90 acres cultivated and 173 plowed.
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