Commissioners Proceeding Record From Big Timber 1918
The December 2 1918 meeting of the Sweet Grass County board of commissioners notes regular session minutes and adoption of influenza health rules. The health order closes pool halls picture shows and schools, limits gatherings to three, and requires disinfecting bedding laundry and careful hotel conditions. Subsequent sessions on December 2 3 and 4 audit numerous bills for supplies services wages and road work with adjournments to December 16 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Mont
Board of Couity Commissioners
A. Im
G. Mo Parker
W. A. Cart
G. A. Leashby
J. E. Cameron
W. A. Carr
G. A. Loushy
Board of Health
Wil
Sweet Grass County
Big ‘Chober
Montana
Contributors To War Campaign Fund In Sweet Grass County
The United War Work Campaign Fund in Sweet Grass County surpassed its $4 000 quota with about 3 in the hundred of that amount raised. Charles W Campbell led the local committee with help from young and married ladies. The list of contributors includes Montana Power Co John P Hanson H P Franklin Dr A P O Leary and many more with donations ranging from 200 to 10 from various individuals and local banks and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Patterson & Co
A. OH. Dodge
Court NouSe
Marvin
Ove Miller
G. Lyall
Hillings Stationery & Office Supply Co
Lie Harold
Charles Trout
St. Paul Bank & Stationery
Harry Pontes
EH Barrett
Justice Coupe Neice
Enales Dee Eds
Loving Lumber Yard
Glass
Counl Nousess
Montana Power Co
Big Thaber Garage
Lilian Byron
Jus Hee Court
Ke Ee Ewes
Frank Murphy
Justice Courc Schweise Okieds
United Chemical Co
Court House
S. H. Nicholson
E. Cameron
Gus Tollefson
Peter McCraith
Justice West Side
Mabel Parker
J. B. Selters
A. P. O'Leary
Yellowstone Stores Co
Rachel Sheridan
Feale
C. Nicholson
Melvor
United War Work Campaign Fund Committee
Sweet Grass
Charles W. Campbell
John P. Hanson
H. P. Franklin
G. W. Briley
Charles McDonnell
Bert Plaggemeyer
G. W. Cook
Scandinavian-American Bank
Sven Maitland
G. W. Moore
Commercial Bank & Trust Co
Citizens State Bank
C. A. Caulkins
Paul L. van Cleve
Kolben Haugstad
Motor Inn
Joe. A. Hanlon
Charles Crim
R. S. Jarrett
Jerome’ Willams
A. L. Phillips
E. J. Mo
J. P. Campbdell
Harvey Coit
Veasey & Osburn
Ole Ieee
J. W. Chase
Herman Utermohle
Gerri
Soldiers Support Ebert in Berlin Demonstration
Soldiers and sailors gathered before the chancellor's palace in Berlin to demand a national assembly by December 20. Comrade Ebert was hailed as president while Chancellor Ebert urged patience as the workers and soldiers council decides on convocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
German Republic
Ebert
Worker's and Soldier's Council
Kiel
Father of Wallis Huidekoper Dies After Illness
The obituary notes the death of the elder Huidekoper, son of Edgar Huidekoper and Frances Shippen Huidekoper. He was educated at Meadeville academy, Harvard graduate in 1862, earned A M in 1872, and began Civil War service as captain of Company K, 150th Pennsylvania Bucktails, before becoming lieutenant colonel of the same regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Huidekoper
Frances Shippen Huidekoper
Henry Shippen
Shippen
Philadelphia
Huidekoper
Meadeville Academy
Harvard
150Th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Bucktails
Local names listed for society notices page continuation
The snippet presents a long roster of individuals and firms including Moon G, Baker J A Lowry, H C Pound, Julia Scholten, W J Alier, G O Campbell, E R Patterson Co, Yellow Stone Stores, Mrs L R Peek, L F Douthett, H O Kelloxg, Big Klebtiesselink, Tronrud, Melvil Com Cos, Mrs Harry Hart, Mr and Mrs Jack Hart, J E Barbour, Harold Colvin, Frank Ault, J B Furley, Mrs A H Arneson, with a note “Continued on page two.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Moon
G. W. Baker
J. A. Lowry
H. C.pound
Julia Scholten
W. J. Alier
G. O. Campbell
A. W. Miles Co
Harry Hart
Jack Hart
J. E. Barbour
Harold Colvin
Frank Ault
A.H. Arneson
John Clark
Who Was He A Telegram Reports Corporal Baker Missing
A telegram from Adjutant General Harris advised that Corporal James G. Baker of the infantry is missing in action since September 27. The message was addressed to Mrs Anna Baker but confusion arose as no family member bore that name. It is later linked to Mrs Anna Baker, wife of Harry Baker who died Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
James G. Baker
Anna Baker
George W. Baker
Tha
Pioneer
Harry Baker
Hart-Albin Co invites Christmas shoppers to Billings
A nostalgic Christmas invitation from Hart-Albin Co in Billings encouraging out of town visitors to treat the new store as a home away from home. The message promises luggage handling, restrooms, reading and retirement rooms, free telephone service, an information department, and a welcoming atmosphere for shoppers whether they buy or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Hart-Albin
Hart- Albin
Hart-Alble
Hart-Albin Co
Weeping stove pipes due to insufficient draft
The article explains leaking joints from condensate formed by slow smoke flow in chimney pipes. Increasing draft by tilting pipes, adding a small opening near the chimney with a sliding cover, or warming the pipes can make the smoke exit faster and reduce condensation.
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Ain
Sunflower Symbol Spurs French Admiration in War
A letter from Camp Funston reports that the Eighth Division members wear a large sunflower on their arm as a distinctive emblem. The gesture reflects French appreciation for the flower linked to Kaneas and signals the division’s ongoing training before reaching Frunze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leduard
Turn the Boys' Thoughts Homeward Says Fosdick
Washington special interview with Raymond B. Fosdick, chairman of the Commission on Training Camp Activities, urging families to write to demobilizing soldiers. He says letters provide human warmth and a home atmosphere to two million men overseas as they face boredom and loneliness after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
United War Work
Raymond B. Fosdick
Commission On
Mr. Vondick
Letters from home plan aims to boost service members
Washington state Department on Tral Camp Activities unveils a new Letters-from-home program to lift spirits during service. The appeal urges mothers sisters and sweethearts to send uplifting notes for the week of December 15 as church and press join in supporting the effort.
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Washington
Department Commission On
Wri
Wer
Infant prodigy Edith Gruenberg from Philadelphia
Eight month old Edith Gruenberg from Philadelphia mimics birds from her cradle and attracts quail. By age two she distinguishes spectrum colors and by three and a half hums Schubert. She reportedly recognizes about 100 popular airs and names composers such as Tschaikowsky Wagner Scavello Handel Rubinstein Liszt and Puccini.
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Arenas
Philadelphia
Herna Edith Gruenberg
Edith
Schubert
Kaith
Tschaikowsky
Wagner
Scavello
Handel
Rubinstein
List
Hvan
Puccini
Beethoven
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Commissioners’ Proceedings
Toe. Cameron
Board of County Commissioners
General Fund
Read Fund
J. A. Kelsey
Theo. Neld
al Pederson
Geo. Pratting
Jack Adie
John Marley
Geo. Crose
Walter Lyon
John K. Nelson
S. B. Thurman
John Jones
Verkins-Savage Lumber Co
John Carmey
Baker & Breffey
Hoy Moore
A. FoVowry
Sivert Mydland
H. J. Sandsness
A. Whitney
Alfred Sandsness
I. Steensland
Bo Sheller
Peder Hloem
Bray
Nyhovesa
John Norberg
Joseph Holler
Robt. Cannon
EL Crevidence
Jack Stritch
McCampbell
John I. Rash
Poundstone
RE. L. Rash
Staten Thelander
Rash
Gen. Striteh
Lara BE. Boylan
KE. OR. Patterson
Eeee Eens
A. G. Broughton
Kk. Steensland
TY. FE. Lowry
John Carney
J.J. Bepkman
Charles Hicsler
Howrah
J. E. Bnott
Bert Bryan
Henry Nygaard
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Rte Wee Wa Bis
Prosper Tessier
Elec- Vion
Eae
Reise Ee Ee Eceiss Bbs
Irving N. Colby
Elec- Chod
Seared Bee Lee
B. Willard
Myrtle Haas
W. EL Waas
M. BB. Willard
A Snyder
Gh. Struckman
Elee- Uhoudd
Avedblag Eed
Pete Gottiob
Ud Hanson
Kris Ness
Susie Gottlob
Anna Gottlob
Frank EL Mehlberg
Hiner
John M. Hiner
Electen Echalates
S. OP. Harvey
Whection Lo
Panivon
Wnocthon Co
J. E. Moeenets
Elec- Peon Og Eka
John Tobin
Samuel Solberg
Elec- Choi
Infoice Athe O Meads
F. A. Severance
Rees
le Roy Beam
Ccc
CGC
T. G. Shipton
W. D. McKinzie
Ee Cree Vencesesesenes
M. Preston
Carlos Meigs
Ben Clark
Reoree Thurston
Clara Lite
M. E. Little
HR Snyder
Thomas Dooley
electHlan
Andrew Forsythe
Meevey
Shanks
James Savage
G. Gray
F. S Bradshaw
Joseph Lay
J. G. McComag
Efec- How
Casa
Millie” Snyder
al McComb
Fred Long
Tom Tolhurst
Roy Moore
W. A. Carl
GA. Lousby
J. EK
Cameron
War Campaign Fund
Saiat
Wallis
Steve Pipes
Big Timber Building and Loan Association
J. M. Sawyer, Co
Fosdick
Durance
Alred
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