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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
1
The Baker area saw multiple June weddings this week. Clyde Steelsman and Nina Garvey, Bruce Steelsman and Flora Ives wed at the Silvernale home, followed by Leo Burns with Maime Martilla at Plevna. Other couples tied the knot in Ismay Ekalaka and surrounding communities.
The report notes continued irregularities and law infringements in Dawson County affairs despite prior warnings. It questions board conformity to statutes and urges reflection on duties of the county board and the examining department.
The Council of National Defense will study plans to issue $4,000 of free government life insurance to every American soldier and sailor during the war. The program aims to provide coverage before troops are sent to France. Officers and men may purchase higher amounts by additional peace rate premiums if desired.
State Health Officer Dr W F Cogswell and county health officer Dr Young discussed sanitation and quarantine during a visit this week. They found local conditions normal and met with the county board to review health matters.
The Gate City Hotel Co owner of Hotel Baker leased the brick hotel on Friday to E. V. Trout who has taken over management. Trout brings a cordial manner and optimism for success in the new enterprise. A. L. Hewett of Security Bridge Co. traveled from Glendive to meet the county board on bridge matters.
Mr and Mrs R F Smith and family left Monday in their Cadillac via Beach for Fargo to meet their daughter Miss Alice who has been at school and then travel to Anoka Minnesota Mr Smiths boyhood home. They plan to spend two or three weeks visiting lakes along the way.
Emmet Sheehan bought 100 head of whiteface yearlings from Bangs Berry & Co of St. Paul. Delivery occurred at Ollie. The cattle are described as good grade and fit for his local farm range with a price of 55 dollars per head.
East bound trains faced week long delays after a nine mile washout on the Musselshell river near Roundup.
George G. Grant who was appointed county treasurer of Carter county has declined to accept the position. The new county is without a custodian of its funds and the reason is not learned. It is rumored he has another more attractive offer.
Senator Oliver of Ekalaka spends the week in Baker to supervise transcribing the new county records. He is appointed by the Carter county board and will be aided by Mr. Vorhees with a soon to be established force of stenographers.
Carl Sherva of Ollie sold a quarter section of land with crop four miles west of Ollie to Burton Road of Genoa Wisconsin for 25 dollars per acre. Road also bought an adjoining quarter from Oscar Johnson of Golva North Dakota. After a short stay in Wisconsin the buyer plans to return to Fallon County to make it his permanent home.
The county lists 770 young men ages 21 to 31 available for military service. Officials note insufficient precinct cards locally and nationwide. Among registrants 23 aliens, six recorded as alien enemies from Germany or allies. Exemption claims include dependents and disability totaling 320.
Governor S V Stewart designates June 17, 1917 as Montana Y M C A Day in recognition of the association’s service to soldiers. He urges clergy to reference the Y M C A aims and to encourage generous support for its work aiding troops in camp and field. The proclamation is dated May 24, 1917, from Helena.
The families of Orval Dennison and Joe Rose have been under smallpox quarantine this week, but the patients in each case are reported getting along satisfactorily.
Frontana's organization of women the State Good Government club will hold its annual meeting in Miles City June 1 and 2, the two days before the Federation of Women's Clubs state convention at the same place. War patriotism and social and economic issues headline the discussions with a varied program. Mrs I W Sparks and Mrs L Price will represent the Baker club at the meetings.
Supt Stella Olsen announces Fallon county teachers will attend a Bozeman summer school from June 11 to July 20 lasting three to six weeks replacing the institute. About 15 to 20 teachers are expected to attend with $10 tuition and over $5 railroad fare paid from a dedicated fund.
Burgeson of the farmers' elevator spent the week visiting friends in the western part of the state.
President J. T. Dabb of the local Chautauqua organization has placarded all the prominent places and autos for the five day event beginning June 30.
Officials of the American Association of Fairs and Expositions offer the services of its 45 member fairs to Food Administrator Herbert Hoover and Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston to boost food production and conservation. R S Skinner notes the association’s backing, stressing fairs draw over 10 million attendees annually and hold property valued at more than 25.9 million dollars, highlighting the Montana State Fair as a pioneer in this effort.
The Sentinel reports the Model Clothing Co. will occupy the first floor of the B. D. Grant building on Main Street this fall. Excavation is under way next to P. E. Hubbard’s lot. Grant’s Plumbing Works will occupy the basement, with the second floor potentially used for lodge purposes. Construction aims for occupancy by August 1.
Preparations are underway for the Old Settlers Picnic in Ollie on Friday June 22. Chas Rogers chairs the organizing committee as experts visit for the day, plus a canning demonstration from a college instructor. Attorney Booth of Baker will speak. Activities include two fast baseball games, Wild West Bucking Contests, and record breaking horse races expected to draw a large crowd.
The Methodist congregation will resume usual Sunday services next Sunday led by Pastor Rev. J. C. Evans.
Montana Supreme Court ousts Gallatin county commissioners and orders repayment of illegally collected fees. The Dawson county case mirrors the ruling, with over $12,000 expected to be returned to the county. Authorities urged to enforce restitution and removal.
Ekalaka schedules a June 21 observance marking the creation of Carter county. Prominent western leaders will attend and deliver addresses. A program long associated with Ekalaka will entertain visiting guests.
Charles Whipple state land agent returned from Carter county where 7400 acres of state lands on Scones were selected under a 1914 withdrawal. Squatters swindled by locators who charged about 50 dollars per claimant. only two were bona fide settlers who had reached the land before withdrawal. The 7400 acres lie southwest of Chalk Butte and are valuable.
The Sentinel notes a vivid paint window designed by W. H. Schultz highlighting painting ingredients and utensils. Previously featured carpenters bench during a busy season and a military window during Co. I mobilization, both drawing attention from passers-by.
Friends learn J H Schmidt becomes Fallon County deputy sheriff and jailor, taking over after Jailer Swing resigned to join the navy. Known for his steady smile, Schmidt will oversee jail duties in the cement building near the courthouse.
S Price was summoned to Ironwood Michigan Saturday by word of his mother's long illness and death He planned to reach there for the funeral Monday.
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