Beloved Elna Petersen Dies After Illness in Dillon
The community mourns Elna Dorthea Petersen born June 23 1900 at the Petersen ranch near Dillon She endured appendicitis surgery and Spanish influenza before death at 1 am November 16 Survived by her parents sister Valborg and brothers Christian and Elmer Funeral held at Mountain View cemetery Monday after noon Elna was an accomplished violinist and pianist active in Dillon schools and local orchestras Her gentle character and love of nature left a lasting memory in the valley.
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Elna Petersen
Elna
Elna Dorthea Petersen
Peter J. Petersen
Dillon
Denmark
Training School
Normal College
Glee Club
Gregory Orchestra
Hildreth
Valborg
Christian
Elmer
Edward Mittlemeir Dies After Lung Hemorrhage at 45
Edward Mittlemeir was found dead in his Dillon room Thursday morning from a hemorrhage of the lungs after weeks of whooping cough. He was born in Cathrean Russia and came to the United States as a child, living in Dillon most of his life. Funeral services were held at the fundage chapel with Rev. Father Foley officiating. He is survived by four brothers, all residents of the county. Dorothy Brundage, recently operated on for appendicitis in an Anaconda hospital, contracted influenza and remained seriously ill for several days, then showed improvement.
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Edward Mittlemeir
Cathrean
Russia
Dillon
Fundage Chapel
Father Foley
Official Uniform Proposed For Boy’s Working Reserve
The Committee on Military Training and Insignia recommends an official uniform for all boys in the United States Boy's Working Reserve. Approved by the War Department, the ensemble includes olive drab hat coat shirt belt breeches and leggings with specified color codes and design elements.
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Committee On
United States Boys’ Working Reserve
War Department
Reserve
United States Boy’s Working Reserve
United States
United States Army
Death Notice of John K E Finkeldey on Farm Near Stone Creek
John KE Finkeldey died November 19 at age 37 years 4 months after a week of influenza illness. He and his wife lived on a farm about three miles southeast of Stone Creek schoolhouse. he had resided in the area about three years. The remains were sent to St. Louis Missouri for burial.
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John KE. Finkeldey
Stone Creek
St. Louis
Mrs Isaac Rife Ill With Pneumonia In Critical Condition
Mrs Isaac Rife has been ill with pneumonia the past week and remains in a critical condition. A large circle of relatives and friends entertain hopes for her recovery.
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Isaac Rife
Mrs Dow S. Smith Dies of Influenza
Dillon obituary for Lizzie Millen Harrison Smith born January 25 1895. She married Don S. Smith December 10 1917 at Tacoma Washington and served as chief operator at the Dillon telephone exchange for five years. Survived by husband parents and siblings. funeral held privately on Orr Street.
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Wash
Montana Casualties In World War Reports
The list shows killed in action Pvt Louis W Buckwald Anaconda Pvt William E Harper Anaconda Pvt Fred G Smith Conrad Pvt Oscar Solberg Big Timber Pvt Abel R Handley Glasgow Pvt Carey M Fields Sand Springs Pvt James A Larson Sidney Pvt Jas K McCallum Dixon Pvt Geo Huebschwerlen Big Sandy Pvt Rude Frye Ural Pvt Thos W Hughes Brayman Pvt Murde A Rogs Stacy Pvt Joseph Kinz Poplar Pvt Robt E Prigan Marco Pvt Henry Schell Plevna Pvt Samuel O Woodward Baker Pvt James Lynch Townsend Pvt Omar Swartele Worden Missing in Action Pvt Anton Amundson Box Elder Pvt John A Lambert Billings . Wounded Severely Pvt Leslie W Nider Helena Pvt Raleigh Knerr Polson Pvt Chris Hansen Billings.
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Louis W. Buckwald
Anaconda
William E. Harper
Fred G. Smith
Conrad
Oscar Solberg
Big Timer
Abel R. Handley
Glasgow
Carey M
Fields
Sand Springs
James A. Larson
Sidney
Jas. K. McCallum
Dixon
Geo
Huebschwerlen
Big Sandy
Rude Frye
Ural
Thos. W. Hughes
Brayman
Murde A. Rogs
Stacy
Joseph Kinz
Poplar
E. Prigan
Marco
Henry Schell
Plevna
Samuel O. Woodward
Baker
James Lynch
Townsend
Omar Swartele
Worden
Anton Amundson
Box Elder
John A. Lambert
Billings
Leslie W. Nider
Helena
Raleigh
Armstead Woman Converts War Stance After Food Admin Meeting
Bozeman reports Mrs Flora E Armstrong of Armstead admitted hoarding under food administration rules but defended it as political protest. Enforcement director Hartman urged loyalty, later she donated 500 to Beaverhead Red Cross and pledged war chest support, case paused. Merchant sugar case under investigation.
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Bozeman
The
Food Administration
Montana
Flora E. Armstrong
Armstead
W. S. Hartman
Armstrong
Mr. Hartman
Government horse inspection draws Fort Keogh buyers
Government buyers from Fort Keogh remount station attended a local horse inspection last Saturday. Purchases were noted as buyers were recalled.
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Fort Keogh
Taxes Being Paid In For Annual Dues
Out of town residents arrive to settle annual taxes but early payments fall short of the average with eight days remaining to pay.
Soldiers Mentioned in Casualties and Wounds List
A roster of service members includes Pvt George Cameron Findon Pvt Emile Deveux Zenon Pvt Johannes Bakker Box Elder Pvt Benjamin C Smith Hamilton Corp Chas H Smith Clancy Pvt Wm Boettcher Brookside Pvt Wm W McKay Ismay Pvt Wieger Tolsma Shepherd Pvt Jacob P Kleinsasses Outlook Pvt Lewis Maxson Heath Corp Bert Kruletz Dillon Pvt Earl L Graves Livingston Slightly Wounded Pvt Herbert H Mess Winnifred Pvt Harold E Ware Little Crooked.
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George Cameron
Findon
Emile Deveux
Zenon
Johannes Bakker
Box Elder
Benjamin C. Smith
Hamilton
Corp
Chas. H. Smith
Clancy
Wm. Boettcher
Brookside
W. McKay
Ismay
Wieger Tolsma
Shepherd
Jacob P. Kleinsasses
Outlook
Lewis Maxson
Heath. Corp
Bert Kruletz
Dillon
Livingston
Herbert. H. Mess
Winnifred
Harold E. Ware
Little Crooked
Letter from Lieutenant Maurer from La Rochelle France 1918
A letter from Lt. Maurer in La Rochelle France dated October 18 1918 describes his arrival in France two months earlier via England his duties as assistant to the disbursing officer and his impressions of the city climate and daily life. He notes American comforts French dining customs language learning and hopes for Allied progress pushing the war toward German soil.
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France
England
United States
la Rochelle
Camp Lewis
New Series of War Savings Stamps Planned for 1919
Washington reports Secretary McAdoo announces a Series of 1919 war savings certificates and stamps with a January 1 1924 maturity. A blue $5.00 stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin is prepared. Current thrift stamps and cards continue and will exchangeable into the new Series of 1919 stamps.
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Butte
Washington
McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Benjamin Franklin
Second Lyons Brother Dies Of Pneumonia At 31
Joseph M. Lyons aged 31 5 months died at his mother's home on Monday November 19 from pneumonia. This follows the death of younger brother David from influenza pneumonia on November 4. He was unmarried and ranching in Centennial valley. He leaves his mother three brothers and one sister. Born Helena Montana May 1 1887. Funeral from Brun dage chapel private Rev H G Humphrey. interment Mountain View cemetery.
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Joseph M. Lyons
Lyons
David
Joseph
Brundage Chapel
Influenza Epidemic Shows Decline in Dillon
The Spanish influenza outbreak in Dillon eases after six weeks with fewer new cases and less severe illness. City quarantine may lift if conditions keep improving. schools and Normal plan to resume with state health officer guidance. Many new cases originate from rural districts and some remain critical. Thanksgiving services face disruption due to war’s end.
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Dillon
Mrs Pendergast Dies in Jackson of Influenza
News from Dillon reports Mrs William J. Pendergast died in Jackson of influenza. Funeral services were conducted today by Rev. F. I. Blanchard of Dillon. Before marriage she was Miss May Lawrence. She leaves her husband and three children.
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Dillon
William J. Pendergast
Jackson
F. I Blanchard
May Lawrence
Peace proposals and Wilson stance noted in letter
The writer comments on peace talks and President Wilson, notes candy making hindered by sugar shortages, and asks for weekly Tribune copies. He expresses longing for home and promises to write more, signing as Loche with affectionate regards.
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Wilson
the Tribune
Loche
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Woodrow Wilson in 1918
The proclamation designates Thursday, November 28, 1918, as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer. President Woodrow Wilson calls on Americans to cease ordinary duties and offer thanks to God, praising peace efforts and urging divine guidance. Secretary of State Robert Lansing signs the document.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
District of Columbia
Robert Lansing
Montana Governor Proclaims November Day of Thanksgiving 1918
J B V Stewart Montana governor joins the U S president in designating Thursday November 28 1918 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. All Alaskans are urged to pause from work for devout acknowledgment of blessings and divine goodness.
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V. Stewart
Montana
United States
Reichle Audubon Society Formed at Reichle School
Reichle Nov 18 On October 31 the Reichle school organized an Audubon society for the protection and study of Our Feathered Friends. Twelve members formed the club with 15 required for full status. officers elected were Julius Hartwig Jr president Joseph Buyan vice president George Fergusson treasurer and Frank Buyan secretary.
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Elna’ Petersen
Dorothy Brundage
Local Telephone Exchange
Husband
Montna
RED Cross
Lieut
Maurer
Margaret
Melrose and
All
Audobon Society
Reichle
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