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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
4
The Pioneer Newspaper of Fallon County announces it will publish in Baker Montana on Tuesdays and Fridays. The official paper is run by Louis A Cons er and is entered as second class matter at the Baker post office since October 4 1909.
The Beaver Valley Press recounts a statement by John Oliver, chairman, criticizing Carrie Lamb for refusing to sign the Food Conservation card. He questions her loyalty and stance, suggesting she is not for the country if not for the effort.
A large group gathered at the Ba Mont club to begin military instruction under Lieut T F Burns. Assisting leaders include Frank Couillard Neil Sodergren Mark Amundson and Iver Hyland. About 50 youths drilled Sunday and showed strong spirit for regular sessions ahead.
The piece reflects on Russia's civil war toll and collapse of autocratic rule. It praises Russian bravery, notes enormous losses, and asserts a future of freedom for the Russian people while urging America to complete its own reforms before criticizing Russia.
Ed Peters heads to the coast for employment with plans to join the aviation corps later. Henry Malmquist leaves for Billings to enlist, joining four Malmquist brothers in service. Milton Houghton writes from San Antonio aviation training camp confirming Walter Rolfson James Brooks and himself in the same squadron with Houghton a corporal and Brooks a quartermaster sergeant.
Fred Carmichael of Baker demonstrated the Delco Electric Lighting system this week as agent in the district. C. K. Putnam learned of his mother's death in Nassau Minnesota and left for the funeral. Four auto loads of Ekalaka residents went to Webster for a Red Cross meeting and dance where Senator John Oliver L. J. O Grady spoke on needs and progress in Carter County. Baskets of food were auctioned to the highest bidder as Ekalaka youths set the pace.
Mrs. C. L. Proctor of Ekalaka is spending a fortnight as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Proctor.
Baker Hand Laundry announces new machinery and now can handle all laundry needs. Family washing offered at special rates. Motto emphasizes satisfied customers and fair pricing. J. W. Peterson advertises from the first door north of the big The- location.
L Hansen appointed administrator of the estates of Gottlieb Kinzle, deceased, with Thos M Munn of Baker MT acting as attorney for the administrator. Dated August 29 1917. Local notices indicate probate proceeding in Fallon Montana.
Notice is given by W. S. Bolton administrator of the estate of Phillip Ruth deceased to creditors and all persons having claims to exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication to Cornish & Young Baker Montana for the estate Business of Fallon County. Dated November 17 1917. Cornish & Young Attorneys for Administrator Baker Mont 11-20-41 11-9 11-30.
Notice of Probate of Will in the Sixteenth Judicial District of Montana Fallon County. The estate of Phillip Ruth deceased. Court set November 17 1917 at 2 pm to prove the will and hear petition for letters testamentary to Bolton and Mary Ruth. Any interested person may appear. Dated November 3 1917. Ralph Heener clerk. 11 6 11 30
Edward Herde sues L. E. Knapp for 148.90 plus costs on a note dated November 16 1916 due November 1 1917. Defendant must answer December 8 1917 at 10 am before Justice P L Prichard in Baker Fallon County Montana or face default judgment. Cornish and Young attorney for plaintiff.
East bound No 32 arrives Baker 7 35 p m. East bound No 18 arrives 1 43 p m. East bound No 16 arrives 3 03 a m. West bound No 15 arrives 4 21 a m. West bound No 17 arrives 3 15 p m. West bound No 31 arrives 7 14 a m.
Estate of Gottlieb Kinzle seeks vouchers to administrator Al Hansen. Vouchers must be filed within four days at the office of Munn & Hansen in Baker Montana, the designated place for business of the estate in the county.
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