Sy ROP ODE Baker Sentinel Be ene
Sy ROP ODE Baker Sentinel Be ene a.
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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
2
Sy ROP ODE Baker Sentinel Be ene a.
The Sentinel marks the passing of Swileiam E. Dohrman, praising his courtesy, community booster work, and selfless service. He recently joined volunteers at the armory fire, aiding firefighters despite illness, leaving a void for family and neighbors.
A civic call urges Baker to acquire a lakeside site now while prices are low to serve as a youth recreation center. The piece notes Baker’s natural advantages, churches, schools, and Milwaukee railroad access, urging the Commercial Club and city council to act at the next meeting.
The text argues for a suitable site for a municipal park to provide shade and a safe place for children during summer. It notes Baker lacks trees and that tourists judge towns by shade and beauty, stressing pride and community love as outcomes of the park.
The First National Bank of Plevna applies to change its name to Baker National Bank as Baker, Montana recovers from hard times. Ed O Brien will manage with W H O Connell as president and Stenara Hayes as vice president, linking local farmers and merchants to a revived Fallon county banking presence.
E H McDowell editor returns to desk as Shylock, noted for sharp deductions, resumes work this week following an exhaustive review summary.
A reported dispute hints that the Baker Sentinel published a news item duplicated by the Berry Tribune with a different twist. The exchange quips that the Sentinel excels by presenting news in a unique, albeit biased, manner while other papers mirror or distort it. The dialogue invokes Sherlock Holmes style wit to critique editorial choices.
The article reflects on past struggles and perseverance, praising residents for sticking with the community. It forecasts 1925 as a year of growth with a new national bank, a cod storage plant, and a greenhouse, plus other possible developments aimed at prosperity, peace, and happiness for all.
Fragmentary passage urges doing one’s best and helping others ascend, cherishing God’s gifts and the privilege of blessing others. It contrasts beauty with kindness and notes wealth as measured by acts of goodness and love.
The writer blasts free advertising schemes from government bureaus colleges Sears Roebucks and others. About ten percent of 1924 payroll funded type setting proofs press work and postage for free ads while roughly ninety percent of graft copy landed in the waste basket of the Sioux City Livestock Record.
Carter Harrison a Miles City candy salesman attended the funeral services for his old friend W E Dorman in the afternoon in the city. Frank Wolfe a Milwaukee lineman was in town this week.
C J Wagenbreth, home from California, notes improving business nationwide and predicts 1925 will be strong. He highlights Montana’s comeback, intent of new capital and immigration to agricultural districts, and banks and depots in good condition. He urges merchants of Miles City to embrace development and connect with Montana properties.
Two new subscriptions reach the Sentinel this week, from Harry Jungfermann of Laurel and George Drey, once of Baker and Ekal aka, now in Casper Wyoming. Drey plans to return to Winner South Dakota, reflecting Fallon and Carter counties shifts toward diversified farming and rising land values as former residents return and new ones move in.
A large tonnage of the 1925 wool clip is contracted at 50 cents per pound, with some sellers at 51 cents and others at 45 cents. Secretary H. H. Piggott notes Montana’s annual wool tonnage is about 18,000,000 pounds, and current prices are the strongest since the war, when wool sold for 60 cents or more. Last year’s prices ranged 40 to 44 cents.
A country newspaper editor, after two years in the field, moved to town with about 50 000 saved in a local bank and attributed his wealth to frugal living and steady work plus an uncle's death gifting 49 999.50. E. L. Samsel of the Golden Ra store has gone to St. Paul.
Thebna and Luther Doce family mourn Carlyle Caild who died last week from burns after a match set her clothing alight while she tried to light a candle. Funeral services were held at United Brethren church on Sunday afternoon. Weather and road conditions have slowed local travel and wheat transport to town, delaying markets and shipments.
County Superintendent announces exams for seventh and eighth grade pupils. On January 22 the first day civics history and geography will be tested at 9 20 am 1 0 and 3 12 pm. The second day spelling physiology culture and geography are scheduled for 11 15 am 1 50 and 2 20 pm. The notice notes a shift in publishing and references the Christian Advocate and other items in current events.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Goerizi Gootaf Soa deceased. The placeholder text indicates a formal probate filing with claims to be presented by a specified deadline to the named executor or court.
Albert Gustafson administrator of the estate of Gumerius Gustafson deceased invites all executors and claimants to present claims within four months after the first publication. Claims must be filed with the administrator at Al Hanson’s office in Baker Montana Falcon County. Dated December 1924 January 23 1942.
To Hlow Guyor defendant in the Montana district court action. Plaintiff Emerson seeks $533 with 8 percent interest from January 22, 1920, for money had and received. Defendant must answer within twenty days of service or face default judgment. Clerk Ralph Keener witnesses court seal December 3, 1922.
Estate of Thomas W Hamilton deceased notifies creditors to present their claims with vouchers within four months of publication. The administrator N W Hamilton will transact estate business at Baker Montana. Dated January 6 1925. Attorney George J Murphy Ismar Montana represents the estate.
Sheriff sale to be held January 1 1925 at Baker Montana at the courthouse door for Fallon county. Property includes Lots 6 and 7 in Block 3 of Plevna and the west half of the northeast quarter the northwest quarter and the north half of the southeast quarter of Section 12 Township 8 North Range 55 East. Proceeding document names Spieker v Sidie. Sheriff orv. Order McLemore.
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