Floyd Walls veteran and Baker resident dies after long illness
Floyd Leslie Walls, a Baker area resident and World War I veteran, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday at his mother's home at age 387 years, reportedly from multiple myeloma. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Congregational church with the American Legion in charge. Burial followed at Bonniferga cemetery with a rifle salute. Walls, born December 27, 1886 in Wheaton Minnesota, lived in Velva and Baker, served in the 378th squadron in World War I, and was active in the American Legion and fraternal lodges. He is survived by his mother, three sisters, and two brothers.
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Floyd Walls
Baker
Sarah Walls
Congregational Church
A. W. Seebart
Fallon Post
American Legion
Bonnfegar
Cal Lodge
Legion King
Strea
Floyd Leslie Walls
Wheaton
Minnesota
Velva
North Dakota
England
Walls
Incal Legion Post
Rebeca
Sarah A. Walls
J. L. Barstow
C. J. Russell
Bacer
A. E. Leeburg
Verva
A. E. Walls
Newport
Washington
C. I. Walls
Washburn
Leeburg
Milwaukee Steel Gang
Terry
Bedfast
Theospital
Miles
Rochester
Streeter Coon Wedding In Baker After Honeymoon Plans
Harry A Streeter and Miss Mary Coon of Baker were married at the local Methodist Episcopal parsonage by Rev W L Greer with witnesses present. They left for Plentywood Montana where Streeter is bank receiver, pursued by friends who showered them with rice. Mrs Streeter, a Baker graduate, previously worked at Clyde McLemore’s office and in the First National Bank. The Sentinel extends best wishes amid local society notes and updates on Mrs McRae’s illness.
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Harry A.streeter
Mary Coon
Baker
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. L. Greer
No. 1
Fred Ackles
Plevna
Auto
Rleyna
Streeter
New Receiver Appointed for Baker Bank Sees Miles City Return
NEW RECEIVER FOR BANK W. M. Turner, receiver for the Commercial National Bank of Miles City, met Treasury Department directives to act as receiver for the First National Bank of Baker, returning to Miles City after days of familiarization. Harry A. Streeter, appointed receiver for the First National here last June, travels from Idaho to oversee receiverships for three banks in Plentywood, Poplar and Oswego, accompanied by his stenographer Mary Coon, now Mrs. H. A. Streeter after a name change approved by a local pastor.
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W. M. Turner
Commercial National Bank
Miles City
Treasury Department
First National Bau
Baker
Harry A. Streeter
First National
Idaho
Plentywood
Poplar
Oswego
Local Visitor From Arizona Arrives Amid Family Illness
George McRae arrived in the city on Tuesday morning from Phoenix Arizona to support his seriously ill mother after several weeks. Mrs George McRae reached the coast two weeks ago. Mr and Mrs Ethan H have been here about two years.
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George McRae
Phoco
May locate and salesmiar for Royaals and Corona typewriters
In a garbled report, Alexander and associates pursue sales for Royaals and Corona typewriters. The fragment hints at ongoing efforts, timelines, and confidence in achieving results, with unclear details about locations or exact figures.
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Royaals
Corona
Rand
Achisvedsin
Oreo Selareis
Ives
Frianentiye
Shade and Sunshine in Life’s Trials and Faith
A reflective piece on life’s alternating shade and sunshine, praising God’s wisdom and love. It suggests earthly trials prepare the soul for sacrifice and growth, urging readers to thank the Father even through thorny paths as God’s love remains constant.
One Day Trip By Proctor and Corbitt Revisits Midwest Cities
H. S. Proctor and L. M. Corbitt returned from a one day trip to Chicago, Chillicothe, and the Twin Cities. They traveled by Monty and reached home by Wednesday. The Sentinel noted the speed of travel. shipments of horses from Terry to accompany the eastbound trip would not occur soon, with plans for a later departure this season.
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H. S. Proctor
L. M. Corbitt
Sewler
Marshall
Chicago
Chillicothe
Twin Cities
Monty
E .the Sentinel
Terry
Talented Nice Dexter Garriot Receives Plutocrat Copies
Dexter Garriot a farmer from Fertile Prairie has received two copies of the Plutocrat a school publication from French Lick Indiana edited by his niece Miss Madge Cathcart now a junior. Cathcart has appeared on the honor roll every month this term maintaining a grade of 94 or higher.
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Dexter Garriot
Prairie
Plutocrat
Sfucs
French Lick
Indiana
Nice
Madge Cathcart
Miss Cathcart
Armstrongs Welcome Baby Boy Amid Local News Roundup
A baby boy was born Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs Michael Armstrong. The district sports brief notes the high school girls sextet defeated Bowman ND and Baker pays lost to Bowmans in a double header. A community dance and other entertainments are reported as concluded that evening.
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Michael Armstrong
Bowman N. D
Baker Pays
Bowmans
Michael
Montana House memorial backs current flax and linseed duty
The Montana Legislature memorializes the Tariff Commission to retain existing duties on flax and linseed oil. State House members Hanson and Gordon say changes would harm Montana farmers who rely on flax as a wheat substitute and support sending copies to the President and U S Senators.
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Montana
House of Representatives
Hanson
Gordon
Tariff ‘Commission
Tariff Commission of the
United States
Nineteenth Legislative Assembly
Northwest
The
Legislative Assembly
Congress
Radio Fans Delight in Baker City Jive Night
Radio fans in Baker City crowded the Roseland Gardens to hear orchestras from Omaha Nebraska. Dedication songs honored L F Brugge and Bruggeman as a boyhood chum. Listeners praised the broadcasts despite static and the limited sets available.
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Baker?padig
L. F. Bruggeman
Baker
Roseland Gradens
SWOAW
Omaha
Nebraska
SoPrank
Peterson
Otf Bruggeman
Siedeiae
Clifford Sparks Youngest Worshipful Master in California
California H W Sparks reports his son Clifford, based in Long Beach, has been elected Worshipful Master of All States Lodge No 593. He becomes the youngest Worshipful Master of all Masonic Lodges in the state, an honor noted by family in Baker and others who know him.
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H. W. Sparks
Clifford
Long Beach
W. M
All States Lodge
California
Baker
Montana Faces Big Opportunity for New Settlers
President Alfred Atkinson of Montana State College in Bozeman spoke in Miles City at the Corn Show banquet about Montana’s year of opportunity. He urged selling the state to incoming home seekers and outlined steps to ensure Montana makes good with new settlers to protect agriculture.
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Montana
Alfred Atkinson
State Agricultural College
Bozeman
Miles City
Atkinson
Pres. Atkinson
Miles City Daily Star
Woman's Club Meets at Masonic Hall for Program and Plans
The Baker Woman's Club gathered at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Betty Lou Gaul sang two piano accompanied selections and current events were discussed. A book review of Carlyle's Hero and Hero Worship was presented. The club plans a welfare tea and a dance in February. Hosts served tea sandwiches and coffee to members and guests.
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Baker Woman's Club
Masonic Hall
Betty Lou Gaul
St. Russell
Lewis LaCross
K.R Picissner
Fire alarms Sentinel office blaze sparks city response
Smoke from a wall opening near the Sentinel office indicated a growing fire last Friday afternoon. Baker volunteer firefighters arrived quickly, hoses sprayed water, and crews worked to stop the flames while Jones sustained a severe cut chasing a lodged axe head in a plank.
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Sentinel
Larry
Burns
E. W
Bowen
Paneer
bysBol
Parks Sarrived
Jaaies & Lovensy Jr
Bob eParks
Hearst
Jones
Owens
Livestock Winters Fine Says Burrell
Sheriff Clyde E. Burrell reports cattle and other stock are wintering well on his ranch south of town. Farmers and stockmen have largely fed stock only during December’s severe weather. Some hills show ash but most stock find range feed, and statewide reports say livestock conditions are unusually good for this time of year.
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Clyde E. Burrell
First Noon Luncheon Of Commercial Club
The Commercial Club will hold a noon luncheon at the Montana cafe on Tuesday February 3 as part of a three event mid day series aimed at promoting community and county interests. All citizens are invited to attend and participate in the discussion on local progress and public matters.
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Montana
Ferns Land
Tcbyse
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