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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
3
Wild Bill Sutters of Custer County claims hungry stock broke into a schoolhouse and devoured the dictionary the Declaration and Washington's Farewell Address, then admits he cannot vouch for all details. The tale lampoons deputy lore and public trust.
The piece jokes about Easter pictures of rabbits and eggs and notes hopes for more real eggs not pictures. It quips a man who sought to replace the eagle on the dollar with a hen had business sense and that hens do their share when given warm shelter.
Wisconsin Governor Phillipp defends press criticism as within truth but notes a liar can end up in jail, a statement that reflects both praise for free reporting and the risks of falsehoods in public life.
March 17 1917 marks a day of national concern as Uncle Sam confronts a more serious proposition than the legend of St Patrick driving snakes from Ireland. The piece contrasts mythic courage with contemporary political debates.
Webster explains a filibuster as delaying legislation by dilatory motions or other artifices. The action held the Senate from performing the will of the majority.
The speaker reflects on Wilson’s continued presidency, noting grief and gratitude for not sharing the burdens of the nation’s top advisors. The tone is reflective and somber about ongoing national leadership.
Bob LaFollette, famed filibuster specialist, spent days on a speech opposing armed neutrality but was not given a chance to speak further. The record notes the irony of keeping him from talking despite his reputation.
The Boston Globe recalls James Morgan telegram Dont shoot the pianist to illustrate courtesy toward telephone operators. It cautions against bullying operators who are distant, female, and employees, noting they cannot answer back and discipline forbids. Carranza refuses to discuss a Teut plot and Mexico hopes he endures silence.
Roll call rhyme by a member. Essay on Life of James Whitcomb Riley by Olga Norman. Chorus arranged by Ernestine Latham and Irene Lentz. Debate on universal military training for youths 18 to 21 with one year service. Aff members: Irene Lentz, Bessie Hubbard, Earl Wyman, Neg German Zook, Marjorie Hubbard, Doris Glenn. Recitation from Riley by Louise Hildreth. Reports by Critic and Judges.
Baker Drug Co displays a Victor XXV Special designed for schools. The unit includes its own stand lid with lock and key No 31 Oak horn and portable features for stairs playground and classroom use.
Lutheran services are planned for Willard on Sunday March 11 at 10 30 a m and in Baker on March 18 at 3 p m in the Scandinavian language. Ladies Aid meets Saturday March 10 with Mrs Harry Schaller as hostess. H L Anderson pastor.
Albert J Tibbits notified that Wallace W Hurd of Montana filed January 11 1917 to contest and cancel Tibbets homestead entry for Lots 1 2 3 4 Sec 4 Twp 1 N R 59 E and Sec 33 Twp 2 N R 59 E Montana. Contest alleges nonmaintenance of bonafide residence and abandonment for over six months. Respond within twenty days after the fourth publication March 5 1917, or proof of service. G W Myers Register. Publications dated February 1 February 23 March 2 and March 5 1917.
The district court summons James Brooks in Fallon County Montana to answer a complaint filed by William G. Lang sole survivor of J Lang & Son. Brooks must answer within twenty days after service or face default judgment for the relief demanded.
The case seeks to recover 136 dollars with interest on three promissory notes of 61 40 and 35 dollars, per an amended complaint on file with the Clerk of Court. Also seeks costs and attorney fees. Filed by Joseph Hodgson for plaintiff in Baker Montana. Dated February 28 1917.
The case in the thirteenth Judicial District of Fallon County involves plaintiff Robert Yorley against defendants J P Hedges Nellie Hedges L F Kennedy Tessie H Kennedy Ellen Dale National Bank and J S Johnson. It seeks a $1500 promissory note plus interest and $200 in attorney fees and costs and to foreclose a mortgage on lands in section 35 township 1 north range 58 east. Defendants are urged to answer within twenty days. default will bring judgment. The clerk is Ralph Keener. Goble & Goble attorneys for plaintiff. Also small classified notices grant a two room house for rent near Baker State Bank.
County commissioners met this week and approved bills while authorizing the county attorney to settle the Maxwell case with the bondsmen for 750 dollars. J. W. McFarland was named pile driver and bridge foreman, and R. B. Lowry was appointed county treasurer with E. H. Trandum as head deputy in the county clerk’s office.
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