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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
3
Plewna resident L. K. Northrop visited Baker for business on Saturday. Chesley from near Ekalaka arrived with a four horse wheat load. Mrs. C. R. Faganes departed for Chandler Oklahoma to visit friends and relatives last week.
Leaves for St Paul E J Monckton, a young man from a homestead south of town, travels to attend to business and visit relatives.
Editor E H Johnson of the Beaver Valley Press Ek Alaka attended a Saturday event with Secretary McAdoo. He was accompanied by Mrs Johnson their children his sisters Miss Edith Johnson Miss Alma Johnson and Carl Ostlund.
On Friday night October 19 the Royal Neighbors hold a dance at the Masonic Hall to benefit the Red Cross with proceeds aiding relief efforts.
Miss Vine Donovan and Miss Dot Phillips depart Saturday for a two week sightseeing trio to Cheyenne Denver Colorado Springs and other points of interest.
Mrs. J. E. Staley and her children arrived with Mr. Staley in Baker for a permanent stay. Mr. Staley serves as local manager for the J. M. Sawyer company after relocating from Terry.
H. L. Twilford a farmer south of town arrived Saturday with a grain load. He reported losing a large quantity of wheat to a threshing engine fire but said the machine owner would make good the loss.
Albert Reynolds, who farms 35 miles south of here, left Saturday for his old home in Rock Island. He still owns ranch property nearby and plans to return in the spring.
Mr and Mrs Oakes Ames host a house warming at their new farm home four miles northeast of town next Thursday evening October 11 from 8 to 12. Friends are invited to celebrate the completion of their fine new residence and help them in opening it.
Ekalaka Baker visitor Mat Carey, manager of the Charter store in Ekala ka, was seen in town Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ben Evers spent Sunday in the country away from the city noise enjoying a quiet day outdoors.
Miss Mildred Wagner and Miss Pearl Trandum drove to Ekalaka Sunday. Miss Trandum serves as cashier at the Ekalaka State Bank.
James Thompson and his family from a nearby ranch near Plevna were in town Monday shopping with local merchants, enjoying a day of visiting shops and supporting the community.
Notice-on account of having sold my business all clothes must be called for on or before Oct lth or same will be sold for charges. Sam Kohen.
A farmer living north of Plevna identified as A. W. Jordan sold his personal effects last week and has moved to Indiana. It is understood he did not dispose of his ranch, so he is expected to return next spring.
More weddings reported as Myrl Hurlbut and Laura Collar both 27 came from Newman to obtain papers from Danid Keener and wed by Rev Curtis. Melvin M. Sheffer and Bessie Belanger of Plevna also married Saturday with Judge Prichard officiating.
Mrs Clara Dudley, after a sojourn in the east, stops in Fallon County to handle business before wintering in Bellingham Washington. She has sold her Ollie farm to Dale Clark and plans to dispose of other local interests.
Mrs O L Blanchard was taken to Miles City early Sunday for hospital care. She was accompanied by Mr Blanchard and Mrs Iodgson a trained nurse. Sunday night an operation was performed by the physician in charge at Miles City hospital.
Miss Clara Northrop formerly in the county clerk office arrived by train on No. 17 for a short Baker visit before continuing to Seattle for the winter. Her Iowa home is listed as her roots, with Baker as her adopted home. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Catlin of the county records clerical staff left for Missoula after a week in Miles City as Dr. Anderson’s guests. The courthouse crowd hosted a farewell on the Catlins 11th wedding anniversary.
A sheriff helps a couple wed with a minister then extorts a fifty fifty cut, posing as future business partner. The minister negotiates, pretends to agree, while the sheriff later jokes it was all a gag. The episode unfolds with the official joking about ongoing arrangements.
A patriotic court clerk Ralph Keener urges new citizens to prove fitness by buying Liberty Bonds. He often secures their commitment during the session, aligning civic duty with national loyalty.
E C Grierson of Florsheim and F B Gross of Weyenberg spent a weekend in Baker traveling in Gross' large car. They seek towns to spend Sunday and promised host Jack Hazelton they would drive hundreds of miles to Baker again for Sunday trips.
B D Grant the plumber installed a new gas burning heating apparatus at the court house on Monday. The furnace uses 49 burners with automatic gas flow control tied to steam pressure in feed boilers, ensuring even temperatures throughout the building while firemen monitor boiler water.
Crowds from Baker gathered Sunday to watch Gore of Marmarth ride Tipperty the outlaw bronce. Backers refused the saddle Gore preferred so the contest did not occur and all bets were off. Miles City rider did brief lead horse work while disappointed Baker attendees included Dr and Mrs Potterton and several local couples.
Fancy Jonathans priced at 2.25 per box highlight apple inventory as peaches vanish. A lost tire incident near Ollie and Baker ends with a reward for return to the Sentinel office.
Odessa native George Fried, now a resident, appeared at the courthouse on Monday to take the second step toward becoming a U S citizen.
Visiting Aunt Miss Clara Yakley of Miles City is in Baker for a few days as the guest of her aunt Mrs Trawek.
A manager from the Model stores autoed over from Beach on Monday accompanied by his two sons. The incident raised local interest as he returned with his family after visiting the area.
Mobridge branch manager Here-Guy Coram and Marmarth manager A H Wyman of Carpenter- Webster Lumber met the local manager this week to discuss company affairs and operations.
May Locate Here Dr Deitrich and Al C Barringer traveled from Ismay on Sunday for a day outing. The doctor, practicing dentistry in Ismay for two years, indicated plans to open an office here at an early date.
Mr and Mrs Chas Ho Emerson have moved from their ranch into a residence recently occupied by G H Sult. Mr Emerson will spend most of his time at the ranch until after stock shipping.
Mayor Barstow comes back from a week with relatives and friends at his old home in the Twin Cities. He reports a splendid time and notes everyone is happy and prosperous. He heard talk about "Teddy" in St. Paul auditorium.
An officer from Sidney arrived Saturday to take custody of Ed Ligon wanted on a charge of issuing worthless checks. Ligon was taken into custody by Mat Jones at Ollie under telegraphic instructions from the Sidney sheriff.
Walter E Barber a rancher from near Webster left Tuesday for Moline Illinois where he will be employed during the winter. He has spent winters making plows for the Moline Plow Company for 14 years and the past six summers ran plows on his ranch.
The Fallon county local board reports two boys failed the camp Lewis examination. C. B. Shellabarger of Carlyle and J. G. Souders of Plevna are named as those who did not pass. No notification has been received about other intending examinees.
Outlook reports three boys aged 10 to 12 accused of stealing stamps, stamped envelopes and merchandise from the post office. Post office Inspector Sentman and Fastmist ress Roach took them to Pletypwood for a hearing, but no complaint was filed. Sheriff Bennett questioned two boys and learned where some stolen goods were kept before returning them to Ontliok without charges.
On October 2, J W Blyth, a seasoned gardener near Blyth station on Otter Creek, records 584 bushels of potatoes per acre from non irrigated fields. He grows a large acreage of smooth tubers and credits frequent use of the cultivator for the high yield.
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