Social notes and local business updates in Baker
A Wednesday surprise party at the Schaller home honored Mr and Mrs Lyle Washburn before their Wisconsin visit and Pacific coast move. Local items include Frank Lacross opening a grocery on W First St, Trene Oating joining Equity Abstract Co, and Fortunate post updates. The Baker post office gains second class status July 1, Stella Olsen to Portland meeting, and various social happenings at the Odd Fellows dance with a lunch by Pierce of Peerless Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Schaller
Lyle Washburn
Wisconsin
Pacific
Washburn
Rob Ferris
Lews Gramum
Mac Lucky
Rjfe Lee
O. J. Blanchard
Aildreth
Messrs To
Caughey
Josselyn
Georsuch
Supe Stella Olsen
National Teachers Association
Portland
Ore
Odd Fellows
Ram
Mr. Pierce
Cafe
Baker Men Strike Oil in Wyoming District Reported
Report from a Wyoming district where Baker company workers strike oil with wells spouting. Gow Norbeck of South Dakota, adjacent holder, was offered two million dollars for his stake. Local men named include W Lang, GT Lathom, Jas Owens, LE Jackson, FOS Threh, Pete Ma, Arthur, and Harry Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W G Lang
Wyoming
Baker Men
Derri Ko Gow Norbeck
South Dakota
W Lang
GT. Lathom
Jas Owens
LE. Jackson
Fos Threh
Pete Ma. Arthur
Harry Cook
Birth Of A Son To Dr and Mrs VL HO Young
A son was born to Dr and Mrs VL HO Young last week. The text notes the parents and suggests some local sentiment about the couple. It also mentions B T McClain building a seven room house on his farm south of Whilard, illustrating aging farmers in Fallon county.
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Daniel Boone
B. T. McClain
Whilard
Mr. McClain
Fallon County
Joint Commission In Session Reviews County Finances
Chairmen Munro of Carter County and Schofield of Fallon County meet with John Oliver serving as secretary to gather data for adjusting the two counties finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munro
Carter County
Schofield
Fallon
John Oliver
Webster Takes Over Baker Auto Co Garage
In Wednesday A Hl Webster took over the Baker Auto Co garage by J Wy Zook after the sale completed weeks ago. Webster owns the property and may lease the business later. The hall team will play Pleva on the Baker grounds next Sunday. McConnell fences his halt s&tion south of Baker. Paul Collette and wife moved to Mallard farm nearby. Six percent rate for hail insurance offered by A I Webster for Equit. The foundation for Zook Kruckenberg store north of the farmers elevator is in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hl. Webster
Baker Auto Co
Zook & Kruckenberg
Farmers’ Elevator
RB Beaton
Paul Collette
Eaton
Lathom Heights
Baker
Baker Townsite Co
Mickr Bros
Baker, Mont
Enlistment Continues After Registration Amid War Dept Notice
War department directed continued enlistments after a registration day. Individuals registered may enlist until drafted under the selective draft. Separate local items mention road work, tax collections, cattle shipments, and storage battery business developments.
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Greene
War Department
Sale of Five Imported Percheron Stallions at Baker Montana
On Saturday June 16 at 1 PM Grellinger's Livery Barn Baker Montana a public auction will sell five imported Percheron stallions for cash or bankable paper due January 1 1918 with 10 percent annual interest to cover feed and care expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grellinger
Baker
Montana
AU Weather Brand 4x6 Feet U S Flags for Sale
We ship by parcel post prepaid to your address. Our fast color AU Weather Brand flags are 4 by 6 feet and sewn with strong canvass headings grommets and bras. Prices are $2.25 with limited quantities due to material costs. Send order with check money order or draft. Prices on other sizes upon application.
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U. S
Special Meeting Amends Fallon County Road Districts 1917
Fallon County board held a special meeting May 24 1917 to reorganize road districts. Changes include District 25 to include Township 5 North Range 55 East, District 2 to add all of District 3 plus Township 6 North Range 55 East, District 10 to gain East half of Township 3 North Range 58 East and West half of Township 3 North Range 59 East, and remaining part of District 14 moved to District 9. Board split county into three commissioner districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Swing
T. F Schofield
James Pepper
H. A. Sparks
E. F. Lentz
Fallon County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eadds
Baker, Montana
Becker-Riner Co
Frank Lacross
W. First St
Opera
Miss Trene Oating
Equity Abstract Co
Vor
FH Dotson
Camp Crook
Fred Ackles
Daugherty
Mrs. Riggs
Barbara Olsen
Proctor
Chicago
Webster
Hall
Baker Grounds
Sunda
lIngs McConnell
Hes Halt S&tion
Mallard
Craic
A. I Webster
Heaver
Sweeney
BR Johnson
Distre Do
Court House
Jolson
Dade
Lowry
Bangs & Berry
South St Paul
Victrola
Dancy
Caruso
Melba
Farrar
Ruffo
Harry Lauder
Harry
Baker Drug CO
Jewelers
Frank Grellinger
Northwestern Flag & Decorating Co
ST. Paul
Minnesota
Board OF County Commissioners OF
J W. McFi
James
Pep
John Severson
Frank Riley
A. W Cate
W. W. Peck
Thos. M. Ridgway
Percy Stevens
A. B. Johnson
T. F. Scofield
Sentinel Office
Joe Nagodi
Eka Laka
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