26 Jun 1925
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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
1
The Gas Products Company has added a new gas well on the Beckman farm near Baker, bringing ten commercial wells in the Baker Dome with no dry holes to date. The deepest strike reaches 9864 feet, and E. K. Whitmore of Boston, company president, is visiting Baker this week.
G J Crawford reports Osland Drilling Company struck gas at 855 feet on Cherry Ridge Structure near Chinook. The first well drilled on Cherry Ridge, the discovery supports Crawford's earlier predictions about the producing potential in the area.
Fifteen members of the local Odd Fellows caravaned by car to Marmarth to take the Muscovite Degree, a mutual benefit rite. The group arrived despite rain and mud for a banquet and degree ceremony.
Ekalaka hosts rodeo events on June 26 and 27 featuring broncho riding horse racing and roping. An attraction is Paddy van world champion rider appearing with other noted riders. The town invites the public and promises good value and a entertaining show.
Notice from W M Turner receiver of the First National Bank states checks covering a 3.10 percent dividend are prepared and forwarded to Washington for signature. Delivery details will be announced in due course.
The report lists high school funds apportioned by attendance and teacher basises for Fallon County with totals for Baker Ollie and Plevna. Margaret Shellabarger, County Superintendent of Schools, signs the document.
Albert J. Galen Montana Supreme Court associate justice and endowment committee chair appeals for the American Legion endowment to aid disabled veterans and orphans. He calls the fund a lasting guarantee to provide homes, education, and opportunities for children of fallen or disabled servicemen.
The American Legion in Montana outlines its plan to raise a National Endowment Fund to aid disabled veterans and orphans. A Veterans Bureau report notes 687 158 rehabilitation requests with only 83 818 rehabilitated. Local committees form to raise Montana’s share as disabled veterans like Robert seek steady work postwar recovery.
Miss Ella Honstain daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Honstain married F R Crusen on June 17 1925 at the Congregational parsonage in Plevna Rev Otto officiated Best man was Arthur Honstain and bridesmaid Olive Honstain They will reside in Bainville Montana Crusen works for the Great Northern Railway Co The couple receive many wishes for happiness and success.
Currie, Gilbert, and Houser, all disabled, gain working roles after vocational training. Currie becomes a certified public accountant partner earning a share of prewar income. Gilbert in Bozeman earns relief after tuberculosis and Legion intervention helped secure aid. Houser, unable to farm, now runs a dental lab and assists local dentists with earnings over 150 dollars monthly. The American Legion aided their claims and faced family financial strains from rent, taxes, and illness.
Promoters tout the largest Baker Fourth of July event with a July 3 matinee and 4th festivities. Highlights include a 7-mile free-for-all car race, boxing and wrestling, air stunt circus, a grand street parade led by Miss Demings, patriotic services, races, a ball game with Ismay, fireworks, and a lakeside bowery dance with Johnson’s Orchestra.
Reports from the Division of Publicity show widespread rain across Montana states improving crops and livestock conditions. Labor surplus noted in Fergus and Lincoln counties while others report ample moisture, cool weather, and slow corn growth awaiting warmer days.
Robbins Brothers circus planned for Baker on July 12 with a thousand performers and animals. The advance man met with the city council and secured approval before arranging provisions for the troupe as they prepare to unload and feed in the town.
A Sunday evening storm with heavy rain and hail caused a 90 mile gale that struck the north side of the tracks, wrecking the Price warehouse built of galvanized iron and scattering tin sheets across town. Tin tore electric light wires, plunging the city into darkness as damage spread to the Johnson concrete building and several other structures.
Concrete work on the fair grounds buildings is finished. Five workers continue donation labor by the Bakerites while lumber arrives to finish barns and the grand stand. The half mile track is being prepared for the July Fourth celebration.
Guests arrived for a club luncheon honoring Mrs J W Yaok birthday. Bridge games ran late with a delicious luncheon. First prize went to Mrs Wm Poole, low prize to Mrs Ray Sutton, and Mrs J W captured the all cut.
O J Owen promotes a proposed cemetery on 30 acres of Eastern land in Section 17-7-59, NE% of NW1%, with rich eastern Montana soil, buffalo grass, and no oil or gas reservations. Groundwater reachable, winter access via Yellowstone Trail, fenced grounds with trees and shrubbery, large family plots at $50 each, deeded, upkeep by cemetery owner, dedication contingent on at least thirty family lots subscribed.
A fragmented notice informs Fallon County farmers that a crop report has been mailed in a stamped envelope to be returned to the County Assessor's office. The message urges completion if not yet done and references figures and unusual terms scattered through the text.
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