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Newspaper

Baker Sentinel

Location

Baker, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1917

Page

10

Local society notes and moves of residents

The Episcopal Guild will be entertained by Mrs. J. Comstock on September 12. The Methodist Ladies Aid Society meets September 13 with Mrs. C. P. Silvernale. Wm O Loughlin checked elevator interests in Terry. C W Burk, a Chetek potato merchant, looked up the local market. Geo W Harding of Big Timber visited for a potential investment. F J Maloney became grain buyer for the Farmers Co operative Exchange at Keldr on, S D. Attorneys Sharpless Walker Miles City Thos M Munn Terry and Geo J Murphy Ismay attend court. Mr and Mrs J T Dabb returned from Yellowstone Park. Tom Lane and wife moved to a farm four miles west for two weeks. Mr and Mrs J W Hitchcock moved from Ekalaka to a remodeled home for schooling.

Sharpless Walker Miles City Thos. M. Munn Terry Geo. J. Murphy Ismay

Booth Travels to Miles City to Aid County Attorney

E S Booth went to Miles City Thursday morning to appear in defense of County Attorney Frank Hunter, whom mention was made last week.

E. S. Booth Miles City Frank Hunter

County Treasurer Connolly Visits With Out-of-Town Escort

County Treasurer Connolly of Carter County traveled Monday with his father en route to Vermont and his brother, publisher of the Herald at New England. The Grant family arrived from Beach and is occupying the Hayes residence while settling in, with household goods still en route and camping in the interim.

Connolly Carter County Munday Vermont Herald New England N. D B. D. Grant Beach

Recruiting officer departs after enlisting men

Lt. H. M. Joy of the regular army recruiting service, who has been here several days enlisting men for several departments, left for Billings Thursday morning after sending seven young men to Spokane for examination.

H. M. Joy Regular Army Recruiting Service Billings Spokane

Oil interests rebound as Baker men visit Casper friends

Geo McRea, representing Bakers oil property interests in Wyoming, arrived from Casper for a brief visit with old friends this week. He reports improving conditions in the oil industry and optimism rising daily.

Geo. McRea Baker Wyoming Casper George

Contractor Demolishes Buildings Opposite Lumber Yard

J. M. Sawyer from Billings directs razing of structures on the store property opposite Carpenter Webster lumber yard. A crew builds a temporary structure on the south line, with stock expected in a couple of weeks.

J. M. Sawyer Billings Carpenter-Webster Lumber Yard

Plevna Businessmen Attend Masonic Lodge and Ball

Local Plevna businessmen V. S. Hims John Weinschrott Jr A W Kimpton A C Mikalson and Cc C Conser were in town Wednesday The Mikalson party included Mrs Mikalson and a group of ladies who joined the patriotic ball at the opera house Wednesday night Proceeding highlights lodge attendance and social event details.

V. S. Hims John Weinschrott A. W. Kimpton A. C. Mikalson Cc. C. Conser Plevna Masonic Lodge

Fifth Annual Ismay Fair Exhibition Premium List

The Ismay Fair Association announces its Fifth Annual Exhibition to be held September 13 14 and 15. The Whitney Creek Progressive Farmers Club offers a silver cup for the best community booth and the Ismay Commercial Club offers a silver cup for the best display of products grown on any one farm. The fair has long been a popular visiting event.

Ismay Fair Association Whitney Creek Progressive Farmers’ Club Ismay Commercial Club

Old friend Dinwoodie visits town amid sheep lore

Dave Dinwoodie, longtime figure in local sheep industry, arrives in town for the first time in months. The narrative portrays him as a gentleman of the range, with tastes for science, literature, and nature, and notes entertaining company as an intellectual inspiration.

Dave Dinwoodie Mr. Dinwoodie F. Firdside

Travelers and Visitors Stop in Miles City Area

A series of local visits shows residents and guests from multiple towns. Harold Patton from Mill Iron visits friends. Lew Jackson and bride from Ekalaka stay at Hotel Baker. G E Hough attends Minnesota state fair. R H Murray from Billings meets with city council. L A Furman of Clinton Iowa guests near Westmore. M B Callahan of Midland Lumber attends a patriotic ball. Ness brothers and other travelers visit friends around town.

Lew Jackson Bride Ekalaka

Mrs Deebach and sons visit Miles City area

Mrs R H Deebach and two sons drove from Miles City onTuesday and stayed until Thursday with Mr Deebach. Jos Doull and George Simpson traveled to Ekalaka on Wednesday in Doulls automobile on business in their respective lines.

R. H. Deebach Miles City Deebach Jos. Doull George Simpson Ekalaka

Marriage of Simon Prevna’s Father and Mrs Elizabeth Ochner

The marriage of Simon Prevna’s father to Mrs Elizabeth Ochner of Scotland South Dakota was solemnized by Justice Pre Bard on Wednesday.

Simon Prevna Elizabeth Ochner Scotland S. D

Local business visitors from Helena and Miles town

C. D. French of the Firemen's Fund Insurance Co. visited from Helena on Tuesday. Hugh Bruin, Iris theatre manager at Miles, came with secretary Robinson of the Chamber of Commerce, arriving over Thursday night.

C. D. French Firemen’s Fund Insurane Co R. F. Smith Helena Hugh Bruin Iris Theatre Miles Robinson Chamber of Commerce

Farmers' elevator head in Miles City for days

Ed Burgeson of the farmers' elevator is spending a few days in Miles City. Gas will probably be supplied to residents of the south side aborn September 15th. Charles, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Thompson had an attack of appendicitis but is recovering.

Ed Burgeson The Farmers’ Elevator Miles City South Side Charles B. S. Thompson

Local Couple Marry in Carter County Ceremony

Frank Hitch and wife returned from a month long trip to the Black Hills and Wyoming. Bury Doby, a noted stockman of Carter County, and Mrs. Palbennie Parish were wed by Justice Burns this week. A three year old son of Mr and Mrs A D O Connor of Medicine Rocks died at Elizabeth hospital after an appendicitis operation.

Frank Hitch Iwfe Black Hills Points Wyoming Bury Doby Carter County A. D. O'Connor Medicine Rocks Elizabeth Hospital

Additions Outline Modernized North Lot Layout for Old Property

An extra fractional lot on the north enlarges the original tract. A large reception room fronts the property with desks for the bookkeeper, contractor, and dustmer. Inner office of Manager Comstock contains private and working desks in an oak finish, with cozy decor.

Comstock

Lutheran Services Schedule Across Ollie Carlyle Willard Rotnerss

Lutheran services announced for Ollie next Sunday September 6 at 10 30 A M and Carlyle at 3 00 P M Willard on September 16 at 10 30 A M English services at Rotnerss school house on September 16 at 7 30 P M

Ollie Carlyle Willard Rotnerss School House

Former Baker Lady Visits From Butte

Miss Hannah Vannedahl, a former Baker young lady who resided with her parents on their farm six miles east of town, is spending a few days here from Butte.

Hannah Vannedahl Town Butte

Mrs Art Ellithorp and daughter visit en route home

Mrs Art Ellithorp and daughter traveled through Hele na on Wednesday en route to their home at Ekalaka. They visited Mr Ellithorp during the trip while he served as sergeant in Company I.

Art Ellithorp Ekalaka Helena Mr. Ellithorp Co. I

Visitors from Waterloo George Johnson and wife

Mr and Mrs G E Johnson of Waterloo Oregon visited relatives in Barraboo Wisconsin this week while en route. They staying with their cousin Mrs Hildreth and with Mrs Deering.

G. E. Johnson Waterloo Oregon Hildreth Deering Barraboo Wis

Plevna Visitors Attend Patriotic Meeting and Ball

Miss Rose O'Brien Mrs Edn Lawler and Mrs A C Mikalson were here from Plevna attending the patriotic meeting Wednesday afternoon and the ball in the evening.

Rose O’brien Edn Lawler A. C. Mikalson Plevna

Miss Fern Harris Acts as Clerk at Baker Mercantile

Miss Fern Harris serves in the dry goods department at Baker Mercantile Company substituting for Miss Tillie Stellmach who is on vacation at her Lemmon home and other points.

Fern Harris Baker Mercantile Company Tillie Stellmach Lemmon

County Attorney Jones Speaks at Plevna Patriot Meeting

County Attorney Geo. P. Jones of Wibaux County visited over Friday night with Miss Elva Richardson a Baker school teacher. Jones delivered an address at the Plevna patriotic meeting that evening.

Geo. P. Jones Wibaux County Elva Richardson Baker Jones Plevna

Emerson Family Moves for Education in Madison

Mrs. C. H. Emerson and her children Miss Louise and Tom arrived from the ranch on Thursday to arrange ongoing schooling. Louise departs today for Madison Wisconsin to rejoin the junior class at the state university, while Tom will enroll in the local high school.

C. H. Emerson Miss Louise Tom Louise Madison Wis State University

Sibley Leaves for Tacoma Before Army Draft

E. A. Sibley departed Tuesday for Tacoma to visit his parents prior to his army service. Although rumors suggested he had sold his drug store, no sale has occurred due to ongoing negotiations related to his draft status.

E. A.sibley Tacoma Sibley Army Service

Local residents attend patriotic exercises and staff changes at Sentinel

Sheriff and Mrs Geo Boggs health officer Dr Baker and sister Mrs Mary Reese of Ekalaka were here Wednesday for patriotic exercises. J W Peterson of Hettnger has joined the Sentinel as ab and ad man. Mr and Mrs Peterson arrived Sunday to settle here.

Geo. Boggs Baker Mary Reese Ekalaka J. W. Peterson Hettnger The Sentinel Mrs. Peterson

Mrs Evans and party attend local ball

Mrs. Frank Evans wife of the former Undersheriff attended a Wednesday evening ball with Miss Dolly Munro and Miss Becky Finlayson and a party of friends.

Frank Evans Evans Dolly Munro Becky Finlayson

Bowen at Photo Gallery Extends Stint Through Monday

Mrs. J. O. Bowen will stay at the photo gallery until next Monday to accommodate customers seeking pictures before the fall and early winter rushes begin.

J. O. Bowen

Lloyd Smith Travels to Minneapolis with Breeders

Lloyd Smith went to Minneapolis the first of the week and accompanied on his return Walter Albers and Reno Peterson, son of the Litchfield Minnesota horse breeder. They made the return trip by auto.

Lloyd Smith Minneapolis Walter Albers Reno Peterson Litchfield, Minn Auto

Stanhope Returns from Iowa After Year Away

O S Stanhope returns from Center Point Iowa where he spent the past year. His wife Mrs Stanhope was accidentally killed last May when struck by an interurban car while crossing tracks in Traws town. He plans to visit his son Frank Stanhope's family south of town.

O. S. Stanhope Center Point Iowa

Spokane Lieutenant Recruits for Regular Army in Baker

Lieutenant Joy of Spokane arrived to recruit for the Regular Army replacing Corporal Nessly who was due September 1 and transferred home. Oliver F. Ames and Louis W. Ames sons of Mr and Mrs Oakes Ames enlisted for the medical department and will travel to Spokane Thursday for final exams and training. The recruiting officer will stay in Baker until Thursday afternoon for new enlistments.

Joy Spokane Regular Army Corporal Nessly Oliver F. and Louis W. Ames Oakes Ames Medical Department Baker

New Lumber Offices Opened by Carpenter Webster

New offices of the Carpenter Webster Lumber Company welcome visitors as the firm relocates operations to a modern, expanded facility. The opening signals growth and improved service for customers in the region.

Carpenter‘Webster Lumber Company

Hats and clothing offer in town from Criterion Clothing Store

In town for a few days is President A. N. Hotchkiss of the Montana Petroleum Company. Beautiful tailored hats are promoted at the most reasonable prices at Criterion Clothing Store.

Criterion Clothing Store A. N. Hotchkiss The Montana Petroleum Company J. Lang & Son

Earth removal sought from Morris Second addition lot

A notice seeks removal of about 100 cubic yards of earth from Lot 6 in Block 9 of Morris Second addition in Baker at T. F. Seho field. It paid.

Morris It Pd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Episcopal Guild Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society C. P. Silvernale Wm. O'Loughlin C. W. Burk Chetek Geo. W. Harding F. J. Maloney Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange Keldron Mrs. J. T. Dabb Yellowstone Park Tom Lane J. W. Hitchcock Herman Shirley Main Street Harold Patton Mill Iron Ranch G. E. Hough Twin Cities Wm. Rounds R. H. Murray L. A. Furman Clinton, Iowa Walter Anderson Jack Anderson M. B. Callahan Midland Louis Ness Milwaukee Oscar Ness E. A. Sibley Lutheran Services Midland Coal & Lbr. CO Baker, Montana Marie FE. Finne Fairview Baker Hotel the Model Clothing and Shoe Company Montana Baker Hardware Paul L. Hudson P. S. Gallagher Ass’t
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