Commissioners Proceeding in Big Timber Montana 1918
The December 2 1918 proceedings document regular session of the board of county commissioners in Big Timber Montana with minutes approved and health board order to close pool halls picture shows and schools, limit gatherings, fumigation rules and quarantine measures during the influenza epidemic. Subsequent sessions cover audited bills for general fund poor fund bridge fund and contingent fund along with numerous court house, jail, road, and election expenses and the quarterly reports of county officers.
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
Board of County Commissioners
Bihs
General Fund
al McComb
Fred Long
Tom Tolhurst
Roy Moore
W. A. Carl
GA. Lousby
Contributors To War Campaign Fund in Sweet Grass County
The United War Work Campaign Fund in Sweet Grass County surpassed its $4,000 quota by about $3.00, thanks to Charles W. Campbell and a band of local volunteers. The list of contributors includes Montana Power Co, John P. Hanson, H. P. Franklin, Dr. A. P. O’Leary, G. W. Briley, and many others from banks, firms, and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Work Campaign Fund Committee
Sweet Grass
Charles W. Campbell
Montana Power Co
John P. Hanson
H. P. Franklin
A. P. O'Leary
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. Campbell
Soldiers Name Comrade Ebert New Chancellor
Soldiers and sailors in Berlin hailed Comrade Ebert as Germany's first president and protested for a national assembly on December 20. Chancellor Ebert urged government-led patience until 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 Dead
The obituary notes General Huidekoper as son of Edgar Huidekoper and Frances Shippen Huidekoper, a member of Philadelphia’s Shippen family. He attended Meadeville academy and Harvard College earning A B in 1862 and A M in 1972, then became captain of Company K 150th Pennsylvania Bucktails on August 10 1862 and lieutenant colonel on September 4 1862.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Huidekoper
Frances Shippen Huidekoper
Henry Shippen
Shippen
Philadelphia
Huidekoper
Meadeville Academy
Harvard
150Th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Bucktails
Local Names List Mentioned In Ongoing Column
A fragmented passage lists multiple individuals and firms including Moon, G W Baker, J A Lowry, H C Pound, Julia Scholten, W J Alier, G O Campbell, A W Miles Co, E R Patterson Co, Yellow Stone Stores Co, W E Wilde, Mrs L R Peck, L F Douthett, H O Kellox, Big Klebtiesselink, A Tronrud, Melvil Com Co, Mr and Mrs Harry Hart, Mr and Mrs Jack Hart, J E Barbour, Harold Colvin, Frank Ault, J B Furley, Mrs A, Hf Arneson. 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
E. R. Patterson & Co
Yellowstone Stores Co
W. E. Wilde
L. R. Peck
L. F. Douthett
H. O. Kelloxg
Big T.klebtiesselink
A. Tronrud
Melvil
Who Was He A Telegram Reveals Missing Corporal Baker
A telegram from Adjutant General Harris reported Corporal James G. Baker infantry missing in action since September 27. The message, sent to Mrs. Anna Baker, initially reached George W. Baker. It later tied to Anna Baker, wife of Harry Baker, who died Thursday, suggesting James G. Baker was a half brother of Harry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
James G. Baker
Anna Baker
George W. Baker
Tha
Pioneer
Harry Baker
Hart-Albin Co invites out of town friends to Billings store
Christmas greetings invite visitors to make Hart-Albin in Billings their headquarters. The letter touts luggage handling, reading and dressing rooms, free telephone service, an information department, and a homelike atmosphere. It emphasizes no obligation, year round welcome, and 17 years of friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Hart-Albin
Hart- Albin
Hart-Alble
Hart-Albin Co
Improving Draft to Stop Weeping Stove Pipes
The article explains that leaky joints caused by tarry liquid result from insufficient draft. Increasing draft and pipe heat helps the smoke exit faster, reducing condensation. Methods include inclining pipes toward the chimney and adding a small opening with a sliding cover to boost draft when open.
Sunflower Emblem Wins Praise in France
A letter from Camp Funston reports United States troops in France wear a large sunflower on their arm as a distinguishing emblem of the Eighth Division. The sunflower symbol has garnered widespread appreciation among the French, who note its growing visibility as the division trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leduard
Turn the Boys Thoughts Homeward Says Fosdick
Washington special Raymond B Fosdick urged cooperation from families to aid demobilized soldiers returning from overseas. He said letters from home can lessen loneliness and homesickness and help keep soldiers focused as they adjust after the war. He emphasized using the United War Work funds to provide human warmth and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosdick
Washington
France
United War Work
Raymond B. Fosdick
Commission On
Mr. Vondick
Durance
Alred
Letters from Home plan boosts service morale
The Washington Department Commission on War Camp Activities launches a Letters from Home appeal to mothers sisters and sweethearts to send inspiring letters for the week of December 15 to bolster soldiers during their service period. Pulpit and press join in supporting the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Department Commission On
Wer
Infant prodigy from Philadelphia reads music at eight months
Edith Gruenberg, eight months old, mimics quail calls and responds to birds. By age two she distinguishes color spectra and later hums Schubert. At three and a half she recognizes 100 popular airs and names composers such as Tschaikowsky Wagner Scavello Handel Rubinstein Liszt and Puccini. She can pronounce many names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apna
Philadelphia
Herna Edith Gruenberg
Edith
Schubert
Kaith
Tschaikowsky
Wagner
Scavello
Handel
Rubinstein
Lisst
Hvan
Puccini
Beethoven
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commissioners’ Proceedings
Toe. Cameron
E.R. Patterson & Co
A. OH. Dodge
Watchman
Marvin
Ove Miller
G. Lyall
Hillings Stationery & Office Supply Co
Lie Harold Calvin
Court House
Eh Spees
Bedsay Sree
A. Thaser
Frank Bounds
J. AL Lowry & Co
Cad Ee
Cunning
Lee Wien
Charles Trout
Elec
St. Paul Bank & Stationery C
Harry Puntes
EH Barrett
Justice Coupe
Loving Lumber Yard
Glass
Counl Nousess
Big Thaber
Lilian Byron
Jus Hee Court Oo
Frank Murphy
Justice Coure Ohewes Wind Okiods
Waited Chemical Co
Sedse
Timber
T. W. Belthley
Tomo Eile Baedg
Dhateueks
Jerome Williams
Frank Mack
Justice Court
J. B. Selters
Rachel Sheridan
C. Nicholson
Melvor
Read Fund
J. A. Kelsey
Theo. Neld
Reed Peetr 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
Hay Force
John Norberg
Joseph Holler
Robt. Cannon
RE. EL Crevidence
Jack Stritch
Ou. McCampbell
John I. Rash
A. G. Broughton
Steensland
FE. Lowry
John Carney
J.J. Beckman
Geo
Crose
Gabriel Berg
Anton A. Strand
Etec- Uton
Albert A. Strand
Harry M. Davis
Afees
Charles Keisler
Howrah Wee
J. E. Bnott
Bert Bryan
Henry Nygaard
HBO 9 Sae
Rte Wee Wa Bis
Prosper Tessier
Elec- Vion
Irving N. Colby
CHOD
Bee Lee Driver
B. Willard
Myrtle Haas
W. EL Waas
M. BB. Witlerd
Peteclion
Eliza J. Crose
Bers Plaggemeyer
Electigm cc
Ewigin
Elec- Hon
John Tobin
Samuel Solberg
Elec- Clout
Ice Athe O Meads
F. A. Severance
Rees
le Roy Beam
Ccc
le Rey Beam
T. G. Shipton
W. D. McKinzie
M. Preston
Carlos Meigs
Ben Clark
Shanks
James Savage
G. Gray
F. S Bradshaw
Joseph Lay
J. G. McComag
Efec- How
Casa
Overend
B. Warring
J. J. Maah
Millie” Snyder
Rash
Etectinon
J. EK
Cameron
War Campaign Fund
Saiat
Wallis
Steve Pipes
Big Timber Building and Loan Association
J. M. Sawyer, Co
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