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Baker Sentinel

Location

Baker, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1924

Page

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Great Baker Field spurs Baker growth optimism and domes

E M Smith of Pacific National Bank lauds oil industry’s role in Los Angeles prosperity and outlines Baker Field’s vast potential. He cites a 100 mile long field with multiple domes including Ash Creek Cabin Creek Baker Hiddenwater Beaver Marmarth and Coal Creek and notes gas shows in two wells. Mrs Geo Daugherty travels to Miles City for Eastern Star duties as W P Kerr’s health improves.

E. M. Smith Pacific National Bank of Los Angeles Baker Baker Feld Great Baker Marmarth Cne Ash Creek Cabin Creek Baker Dome Hiddenwater Beaver Dome Plevna Coal Creek Cat Creek Baker Field Geo. Daugherty Miles City W. P Kerr Daugherty Eastern Star Lodge of W. P. Kerr

Chautauqua Opens Next Monday in Baker with Prominent Guests

Mrs G E Johnson of Cedar Rapids Iowa, advance agent for the Kgapath Vawter chautauqua, will arrive Monday and stay through Tuesday for a meeting with local committee at Clyde McLemore law office. Attendees discussed ticket sales and projected a successful season with a Junior Town for children and a pageant, launching June 16 in Baker.

Chautauqua USA G. E. jJohnson Ceda Rapias Iowa Kgapath-Vawter Chautauqua Wm Baker Clyde McLemore McLemore A. Christopher C. J. Russall C. J. Russall, ©. J. Duppler Ed. Burgeson AO Blanchard Louis LaCross L. F Burns W. Marks Paul Hubbard J. A. Williams Miss Shellabarner Ais Johnson Ante Jooring Baker

James Donovan Called Beyondo in Baker Funeral Notice

John Wesley Donovan age 75 died suddenly of a heart attack at 2 a m in Baker at his daughters L Vine and Shirley Donovan. Survived by wife Lydia I Bain and children L Vine Skigsey Donovan James Lemmon Ralph Donovan Mrs William Sager Burt Plumb Reverend Benjamin Donovan with many relatives in Spearfish Pasco Des Moines Lennon and Lemmon. Funeral at Methodist church Baker with Reverend Davies. Interment Bonnevale Cemetery.

John Wesley Donovan L. Vine Shirley Donovan Reverend Benjamin Donovan Spearfish South Dakota Willam Sager Feasco Washington Ralph Donovan James Lemmon Lemmon No. 17 Illinois Iowa Lydia I. Bain Hardin County Remgin Skigsey Donovan Baker Lennon Wm. Sager Pasco Burt Plumb Des Moines Benjamin Donovan Donovan West River Country Plains Methodist Church South Dakoéta Davies Bonnevale

Veterans Get First Choice In Homestead Lands North Of Conrad

Land totaling 16 600 acres between five and fifteen miles north of Conrad is restored to homestead entry Ex service men filing from June 9 to June 27 will be treated as simultaneous A drawing to pick winners will be held June 28 Ex service men gain priority on any land not in the drawing from June 28 to September 26 After September 26 unentered land opens to general disposition No further entries or settlements may occur between May 31 and general disposition Baker plans a July roundup with the Commercial club arranging bucking stock and famous horses for a two day show likely in late July

USA Conrad W. E. Bennett Great Falls Land Office Baker Commercial Club Sam Brownell

Knights of Pythias Elects Officers at Gate City Lodge

Gate City lodge No. 63, Knights of Pythias, held a semi annual officer election. R W Lowry was nominated for chancellor commander. Flace Phoebus to cast unanimous vote as keeper of records and seal. Jesse Grigsy elected vice chancellor. George N Vinton named prelate. Glenn Miller master of work. H S Jusselyn chosen master of finance. W C Erther elected master of exchequer. H A Kettler master at arms. M ng inner guard. ELS Griesy outer guard. Audit committee named. Communications read from Beatrice lodge and notes on transfers and illness of grand chancellor Dave Hopkins.

Gate City Lodge Knights of Pythias R. W. Lowry Flace Phoebus Jesse Grigsy George N. Vinton Glenn Miller H. S. Jusselyn W. C Erther H A. Kettler M. Ng ELS Griesy Glenn ,Miller F. T. Seeley H. S. Josselyn

Marmarth Girl Drowns In Pool Near Parents Home

Four year old Helen Trip, daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Trip, fell into a reservoir beside the home in Marmarth. Romeo Schmeije, son of Mr and Mrs John Schmeije, retrieved the body from the water near the breakwater. The tragedy occurred after the child reportedly climbed a forbidden fence protecting the pool area.

Marmarth Helen Trip M. A. Trip Romeo Schmeije John Schmeije North Marmarth Mr. Trip

Veterans urged to read Legion Weekly on new National Law

Adjutant George Vinton of Fallen Post No. 35 announces 100 copies of the June 6 issue of The American Legion Weekly have arrived. The issue includes the complete text of the new National Law, a plain language explanation of its operations and benefits, tables for credits and insurance values, and a sample filled form with use instructions. Veterans in the Tak er vicinity are urged to obtain a copy. price is ten cents to cover publication and postage.

USA George Vinton Fallen Post No. 35 American Legion Weekly Washington

Funeral services for Mrs Irvine held this week

Mrs. Robert Irvine 62 died Sunday at the ranch home near Willard from spotted fever. Her husband is gravely ill with the same disease. The body lay at L Price mortuary Baker and was buried Tuesday. Five children attended the funeral. The family formerly lived in Missoula, moving to Willard about 15 years ago. Major L A Foote announced his Republican primary candidacy for attorney general.

USA Robert Irvine Willard

Baker Baseball Team to Play Ollie this Sunday

The Baker baseball team will face Ollie this Sunday at Ollie, with a large fan delegation traveling from the north side metro area. Plans aim to rally Cowtown supporters for the game, expecting the entire town to turn out for the event.

Baker North Side Metropolis Wayee Eich Cowtown

Members Company I to Camp at Helena This Week

USA Baker will be represented at the national guard encampment in Helena this month by over sixty officers and members of Company I leaving Friday evening for two weeks in the state capital. The trip includes Capt. Clough Leut Lloyd Owens Lent Frank O Kuss and many others with Ray Molsted joining Tuesday to accompany the group.

Baker National Guard Helena Capt Clough Lloyd Owens Lent Frank O. Kuss B. Abernathy Bruggeman Bittle Brewer Brayton Erry E. Brooks J. L. Brooks Herkeland Carlson Clark Deady Doering Faust Vote Grainger Vic Grainger Green Harris Tyshecker Harwod Jensen Dick Johnson Latross Lunder Moline J. Moran G. Moran Maps Morris Mylire McGarland McGinnis McManigle McRae Maxwell Munday Niccum O'Neill Plath Pomeroy Race

Montana Prospects Draw Idaho Sheepmen to Treasure State

Idaho sheepmen eye Montana for better range and grass, forecasting a large fall influx and potential relocation of flocks to Montana within the next two years. Observers note Montana sheep emerge from winter in strong condition and gain faster than NW counterparts, signaling continued interest. Lewistown opens Central Bank and Trust after Old Empire and Nate Bank reorganization, with higher-than-expected first-day business.

USA Idaho Montana Treasure State Northwest Lewistown Central Bank and Trust Company Old Empire Nate Bank

Merchants Agree to Close During Chautauqua

A Baker business petition shows merchants vow to close 3 to 5 p m on June 16–20 during the Chautauqua program, to promote attendance. The agreement requires signing by all merchants for enforcement, listing local businesses and firms in Baker.

USA Baker Burns Bros L. Price Co E. O. Lentz Ed. Lawler

Scout Executive and Regional Director to Address Civic Groups

Southeast Montana meeting planned with USA L. H. Eastling and Quincy Scott as principal speakers. Scott, state commander of the American Legion, and deputy regional director for the Boy Scouts of America, join Eastling, scout executive for the Powder River council, for a joint meeting at the Penny Cafe. They will discuss the southeastern Montana tour and scout summer camp plans at Loverings Grove near Sidney from July 17 to 7u. Cost for the camp is five dollars per boy, covering meals and cook. camping gear and instructions to troop scoutmasters follow. Bus transportation by local businessmen is encouraged, and tender foot tests are required for trip participants.

Quincy Scott American Legion Boy Scouts of America Lewistown L. H Miles City Spowder River Way Scouts Nitican Legion Peeriess J. Christopher Civic Service Wonder River Council L. I. Burns Baker Commercial Club G. M. Vinton Tan Legion Eastling Scott Vibe Tievna Westmore Ismay Tastimg Alic Sentinel Loverings Grove Sidney Wulug

Peggy Joyce Married Again Secretly in Atlantic City

New York reports Peggy Hopkings Joyce has wed again. Friends say she secretly married Count Gosta Morner of Sweden in Atlantic City yesterday.

Peggy Joyce New York Peggy Hopkins Joyce Miss Joyce Atlantic City Gosta Morner

French General to Attend Helena Veterans Reunion

France will send Brigadier General DuMont Military Attache in Washington to the Veterans Reunion in Helena June 19 to 21. He will speak on June 19 and has served in French and British forces, earning multiple decorations. The event includes visits to Fort Harrison and reduced rail fares to encourage participation from distant points.

USA France Helena Grand Army DuMont Washington Armes i Inter-allied Coal and Waterways Commission Rineland United States St Michael and St. George Raumania Fort Harrison

Plevna Real Estate Man George Trainor Dies in Crash

George Trainor aged 38 a Plevna real estate man and former Ollie resident died in a Great Falls hospital after 22 hours unconscious from injuries when the car he rode in crashed into an embankment by a railroad cut near Rainsford. He is survived by his wife and two children.

USA George Trainor Plevna Ollie Great Rainsford Trainor

Fallon Post Aids Veterans to Secure Compensation

Fallon Post No 35 American Legion designated by War and Navy departments to assist World War I veterans and dependents in obtaining Federal Adjusted Compensation. Adjutant George Vinton says services are free and available to all eligible in Fallon county at Baker HQ. Applications to be distributed July 15 with mass meeting planned. delegates named for state convention in Helena.

Fallon County Fallon Post No. 35 American Legion of Taker War and Navy Departments Washington George Vinton Fallen Post Vinton National Organization of the Legion Legion Vinto Baker Lloyd Owen Company “I S Fallon Post American Legion Helena Buddy H. M. Trapdum Department

National Republican Convention Opens in Cleveland

The Republican National Convention opened in Cleveland Ohio on Tuesday with keynote speaker Representative Theodore E Burton of Ohio as temporary chairman He declared the party stands for law enforcement The opening session began at 11 oclock and many cadets in state and national politics were mentioned as potential vice presidential nominees including Judge William S Kenyon of Iowa Herbert Hoover and Charles G Dawes

Cleveland Ohio Theodore E. Burton Republican Party Alwys Adams National Committee Coolidge Wm. S. Kenyon Owa Herbert Hoover Chas. G., Dawes

Minnesota farmer sells himself on Fallon County land

Mr. E A Wolf of Minnesota accompanied J L Barstow to Baker to view Fallon County and Montana. He was impressed by the country and the Sentinel's reporting, planning to recruit others to the state and return east. He is known for farming and stock raising and will pursue further interest in Montana.

Minnesota Fallon County USA E. A. Wolf J. L. Barstow Baker Montana Baker Sentinel Mr. Wolf Sentinel Wolf

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