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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
2
Fallon County publication note records Baker Montana post office entry as second class matter dated October 4 1909. The Baker Montana paper is published on Tuesdays and Fridays by Louis A Cons er.
Montana draft troops arriving at Camp Lewis in October face a strict routine from Major Schupe including six daily calls and drills. Pranks by rookies and minor mischief such as outpost hole searches and staged shortages keep crowds amused while trainees adapt to camp life and recall periods.
The Tacoma camp showcased riding and roping exhibitions led by expert horsemen and cowpunchers including the mule Dynamité driven by a Montana drafted man. A crowd collected 5 to 6 dollars for the rider who risked life with the dangerous mule when Dynamité toppled him on his first ride. The rider wore only a rope surcingle, no saddle or bridle. Miles City Star.
The United States circuit court of appeals upheld sale of the Alice field and Salyer Mining to Anaconda Copper Mining company of Montana. The decision sustained the Montana district court on appeal by minority stockholders of the Alice Gold and Silver Mining company.
In the District Court of Montana Fallon County a probate notice states Edgar M. Olmsted deceased. A hearing is set for October 18, 1917 at 2 p.m. to prove the will and consider Donal R. Young's request for Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed.
Advertisement shows Mrs J W Peterson offering family washing and rough dry at 25 cents, ironing 50 cents per dozen. Motto proclaims satisfaction and fair prices.
Chesley E. Curtis serves as pastor for Congregational Church services. Morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class, evening service at 8:00 p.m. The Church of the Sincere welcomes all.
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