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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
2
Local business men long established in Baker offered 20 for the adjoining corner property, a bid refused by the owner. The report argues that seasoned locals are buying, not speculative outsiders, and that business conditions justify rising value for Baker property.
Ismay exchange now serves 70 subscribers. Fifteen lines connect Ismay to Baker, completed from Miles City. Baker exchange now offers day and night service, overseen by Manager Nough of the Baker exchange.
The Golden Valley Progress notes Ray Sutton has purchased 1100 pests and 50 spools of wire for future delivery to fence in Section 27 adjoining his recently leased farm. He plans to turn out stock on the section, reflecting his progressive farming stance and confidence in local development.
Otto F. Wiedenbeck died of heart failure while aboard the Columbian near Baker Montana after a three week visit in Wisconsin. He was en route to California for health reasons with his wife and 17 month old child accompanying him. He leaves a wife and three children. his funeral was held at the Baker Congregational church under Yeoman auspices.
The Republicans defeated the Democrats in a Saturday night bowling game at Raveys alleys. Final scores show Republicans 2467 over Democrats 2222 with Webster 534 Simpcon 499 Keener 521 Russell 493 Rushton 420 among top scorers.
In Bozeman on January 18 the Montana State College dairy herd is highlighted for high production. A Holstein cow produced 423.6 pounds of milk in December, yielding about 28 pounds of butter per week, seen as prize-worthy. Professor C. N. Arnett notes the value of elite Holsteins and reports buying two top bulls from Minneapolis and Rochester to advance Willow Glen dairy stock.
M. A. Shreve reports from Baker with news of officials moving into new offices and a sheriff's family returning from Texas. He recounts visits to relatives, marriage licenses issued, and a trip through Portland Heights to Grants Pass, then plans for California.
Leonard Howell called at Huttons last Sunday John Nichols was at Warner's Tuesday on business. Silas Baker ships hogs and is a swine man. Miss Gladys Hutton is home from Baker where she worked for Mrs Carmichael. Olga Norman went to Baker Monday to attend school. Mell Zine a district school trustee has been around handling school matters. The weather is hard on stock. Mrs Cory Sleeth and Oliver Norman are ill in bed. Jimmie Norman was laid up with a crippled foot. Mrs Hans Clansen of Webster plans a trip to St Paul. Mavine Warner expected home soon. Shea works for Paul Hubbard and Baker Anlbert Middaugh went to town for homestead proof.
A Dakota Farmer tale contrasts California Favorite a fine steer with a rough calf. A boy recalls his father urging self reliance in stock raising and pledging help if needed, stressing care and persistence in cattle farming.
The Congregational church plans a two week evangelistic meeting series starting Sunday February 4 conducted by Dr. J. G. Brooks of Wheaton Illinois formerly state evangelist in Illinois.
A correspondent recounts travel from Castle Rock Washington to Grants Pass Oregon then to Portland. He praises Castle Rock fruit and climate, notes mossy roofs and a lumber economy dominated by big companies, mentions cold spells to 12 below, limited farming, and predicts dairy and fruit potential before arriving in Portland.
Fire insurance notice for W. O. Meier appears. Rooms for rent strictly modern by day week or month half block from court house. Mrs Foq Carnuchal phone 8) R. tf.
All warrants on General Fund Police and the Fund Street and Alley Fund Water maintenance Fund Special Assessment sidewalks Light Fund and related interest cease dates. Treasurer Bert Barey warns that all warrants registered before specific dates precede January 20 1917.
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