Thanksgiving at Farmington Families and Community Events
Regular church appointments at Norwegian and German churches mark the holiday season in Farmington. Thanksgiving gatherings include Dan Jacobson family at Wairfield, dinners with multiple locals, and the community Thanksgiving dance at the Community hall drawing crowds from Sims and Fort Shaw. Travel and visits extend to Great Falls, Chateau, Bynum, and Los Angeles with plans for future social events and a Christmas tree project by the W C T U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koele
Kunnick
Dan Jacobson
Wairfield
L. J. Otness
Charley
Veum
Frank
Carl Carlson
John
Florence Thompson
Ernest Arnesmeyer
John Rathman
P. O. Rustad
Sam Philip
Créteau
Farmington Lumber Co
Koys
Milwaukee
Agawam
Bynum
Wagnild
Ole Holland
Otto Wagnild
Chateau
August Shoquist
Los Angeles
Cal
Louise Zimmerman
Great Falls
Ruth Tweet
Albert Crittenden
Gilbert Lee
Wiseman School Affected by La Grippe Epidemic
Absent pupils crowd Wiseman school as illness disrupts classes. Teacher out with la grippe. the school closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Community notices include travel, illness in families, and a Christmas program planned for December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiseman
la Grippe
Sanderson
Great Falls
Cittenden
East
Alvin Holm
Martha Hanson
Fairfield
Larson
D. B. Standish
John Wiseman
Bole
Bole Equity
Marguerite
Eleanor Jones
Miss Davidson
Farmington
Hazel Hane
Chateau
Fairfield Items Henry Dale Family Leaves for Albany
Henry Dale his wife and children travel with Agnes Ness departing Fairfield for Albany. The trip is described in local items reflecting family mobility and nearby connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dale
Agnes Ness
Community dances and local events after Thanksgiving
Collins community club held a dance and supper the night after Thanksgiving. Irene Jones gave a successful Thanksgiving program at her school. Mrs. A F Noreen to entertain the Ladies Aid on December 7 with lunch at one. Brady shoppers Tattman and her daughter visited Brady last week. J Steves completed a garage and a ship—modest projects noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kambra
Hilda Lieske
Hannett
Fort Shaw
Millegan
Elmer Lepp
Fairfield
Viola Marone
Lepp
Rena Nels
Sam Ness
Henry Nes
Thorrud
Genger
Great Falls
Community Hall
Civic Club
Fairfield Orchestra
Donald
Maude Davies
Sun River
Roy Dougherty
Fay Taylor
A. L. Merrill
Jobie ‘Fields
J. T. Wilson
Alvin C. Huil
Melain
L Ladies’ Aid
Irene Jones
A. F. Noreen
Ladies’ Aid
J. Steves
Tattman
Miss van Mon
Thanksgiving Socials Highlight Local Homes
Mrs Henry hosted Thanksgiving with relatives while Annie Sen entertained a social club at the ranch last week. Mr Ira E Thompson and children joined Mrs Thompsons brother and family at Walter. Mr Lincoln traveled to Great Falls on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Seter
Nor
Annie Sen
Alvin C. Hull
Ira E. Thompson
Agawam Poem Forecasts Electric Streetcar Era
A Miss Bretina Eliason poem read at the Agawam school house on December 1 envisions Agawam’s rise as electric streetcars arrive. It names local figures and businesses from Schaefer to Reider and Kirsch, predicting growth, new stores, ranches, and widespread activity as the town gains fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretina Eliason
Agawam
Gold Medal for Historical Essay Contest Announced
The State University Chapter of Sigma Upsilon offers a gold medal to top high school essay on Montana history. Submissions of 2000 to 3000 words due by March 1, 1917 to William Jameson. three faculty judges. Prize awarded at May interscholastic meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Sigma Upsilon
Montana
Ye Mermaid Inn
William Jameson
The
Cattle for Sale Native Montana Stock at S. T. Ranch
500 head of one and two year old steers and heifers offered at the S. T. ranch. All native Montana stock with right pricing. For particulars contact BEER & CHRISTIAN at Bea"pre Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Beer & Christian
Congressional Committee Begins Railway Inquiry
Ten members of Congress open hearings on federal oversight of railways with focus on possible federal incorporation and regulation of rates and securities. Witnesses include railroad commissioners and labor officials, with railroads pressing for centralized federal control and expanded I C C powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Authority
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Congress
House of Representaties
Newlands
Nevada
Robinson
Arkansas
Underwood
Alabama
Cummins
Town
Brandegee
Connecticut
Adamsori
Georgia
Sims
Tennessee
Cullép
Indiana
Esch
Wisconsin
Hamilton
Michigan
Wilson
State Commissions
Commission
Department of Justice
Newlands Committee
Iear
Hotel Majestic Guests Record Odd Demands From Guests
Copeland Townsend keeper of the Hotel Majestic and ex manager of Chicago’s Palmer House notes peculiar guest requests. A mourning woman avoids elevators with others except the operator. A man seeks the same lunch daily at two o clock whether present or not. A wax sealed parcel delivery demand. A Southerner asks seven blankets nightly. A family requests their children access to the men’s writing room for an hour each afternoon, which was denied. A woman wants to sample every dish before the poodle tastes it. An insomniac Spaniard wants a regular bed and a floor bed alternation. A stage star orders a self purchased dinner bouquet with a fictitious male admirer name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland Townsend
Hotel
Majestic
Palmer House
Chicago
New York Sun
Egg price rise tied to cost of living for hens
The piece argues the high egg prices stem from the broader rise in living costs affecting hens. It notes Pilan's troubles and claims politicians have driven up living costs among various issues, reflecting dissatisfaction with U.S. recognition.
Miss Lillian Young Piano Teacher Featured
A brief notice mentions Miss Lillian Young, piano teacher, with Box 271 and 46 tf. The comment on shoes and skirts appears as a dated adage, reflecting local flavor in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Young
Diana the Huntress at the Royal theater one night only
Diana the Huntress stars Lee Baroness Von de Witt Paul Swan and a notable cast in a Greek inspired screen classic with symphonic effects. An inspiring tribute to virtue this feature extraordinary. Admission 35c adults 20c children. Monday Dec 11 at the Royal theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Baroness von de Witt
Paul Swan
Diana the Huntress
Royal Theater
DeMille Announces The Love Mask With Reid
Cecil B. DeMille and Jennie MacPherson have finished the Western drama The Love Mask featuring Cleo Ridgley and Wallace Reid at the Royal Sunday. DeMille says Under the Mask rivals the recent Golden Chance in intensity. the picture is a Paramount release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. DeMille
Lasky Company
Jennie MacPherson
Cleo Ridgley
Wallace Reid
Mr. DeMille
Paramount Picture
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T. L. Bench
Collins
Ford
Power-Morgan CO
Schaefer
Deranleau
Ation
Hesselgrave
Breding
Reider’s Great Hotel
Petri
Trachot & Malone Ranch
Willy
Pierce
Suiste
Kirsch
Sigma Upsilon Prize
Bea"pre
Pilan
United States
Acantha
Attorneys
Foot & Foot
Hallowe
Claude
Choteau
P. O
Wilcox, Neb
H. W. Bateman
C. W. Riggins
E. H. Ganong
T. L. Gap
Jerry Siccama Ranch
J. W. Kerr
Nickle
Jewel Hamilton
F. W. Baller
Choteau, Mont
Ganong Choteau
BE. H. Ganong
T. M. Sanders
Power
Rhode Island
Powger-Morgan Co
Wesene “Deel
Igs
MD. Hammond
Choteau Hospital
Feu
Hirshberg Brothers
Bankers
Herman Bamburger
Miltonian
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