Church Meeting Notes and Rally Day Postponement
A church society re organizing reports officers Walker president Sheirson vice president Laird secretary Johnson treasurer. Meetings set every other Thursday at Mrs Blakeslee home October 10. Sunday school attendance grows and Rally Day postponed to October 27 due to Chautauqua. No evening service October 13 but morning worship observed. Pastor seeks higher attendance. Winnett comparisons cited to urge crowding services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fees
Frank E. Laird
The
Jety
Walker
Sheirson
Laird
Johnson
Blakeslee
Winnett
God
Allies Gain Ground on 250 Mile Front
The Allies daily press the enemy back along a 250 mile front, capturing towns and villages, freeing thousands of prisoners and seizing guns of all calibres. The old Hindenburg line is described as largely obliterated, forcing the Hun to fortify stronger defenses in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
Paris
France
Spanish influenza spreads nationwide as camps suffer
The Spanish influenza epidemic, worst in Massachusetts, is likely to reach every state. Military camps report cases while doctors struggle to treat it. A preventative serum is claimed, though officials advise keeping the body strong and avoiding crowds. The outbreak is said to be abating in eastern towns and some camps, with colder weather expected to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Union
Sawed off shotgun controversy sparks Allied response
The piece notes German objections to American troops using sawed off shotguns, claims the Hague convention misused, and cites Secretary Lansing warning that any German execution of American POWs with such arms will invite U.S. reprisals to protect forces. It suggests German protests mask other motives and mentions Americans excelling as wing shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Lansing
United States
Corn Growth In Eastern Fergus Portends Prosperity
Eastern Fergus is set to become a strong corn region as fields flourish this year. Yields include a farmer with over 300 bushels of Yellow Dent. More corn and hogs are tied to farmer prosperity. The piece notes a temporary defeat for woman suffrage in the senate and questions conventional views of a woman’s sphere. It also references Allied fronts and German losses, and praises North Dakota women workers on a railway section crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus
Senate
Cliff Ranch School Opens in Becket District 185
Proud of Their School. Becket at last has a school of its own called Cliff Ranch School in District No. 185. Recitations are in Mr. Snyder's cottage until the new building is ready. The site chosen for the railroad track near pines. Building will also serve as Community hall and Sunday school. Enrollment of twelve pupils across all grades. School Board Amos Snyder chairman Clarence Bates Wallace Dixon trustees Mrs Frank Metzel clerk. SELLAH BATES Eighth Grade ELEANOR CHAUSSE Grammar Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becket
Clarence Bates
Wallace Dixon
Frank Metzel
Sellah Bates
Eleanor Chausse
Chance to Enter Naval Academy Examination at Lewistown
A competitive exam to fill two vacancies at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis Md will be held for Fergus county at Lewistown on October 19 1918 Applicants will be tested in algebra geometry geography grammar U S history and arithmetic for six hours Those seeking entry must notify Hon T J Walsh U S Senate Washington DC by October 10 In person entrants on exam day may apply to the Secretary of the Civil Service Board for a participation opportunity
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U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Walsh
Fergus County
Lewistown
United States
T. J. Walsh
U. S. Senate
Washington, D. C
Miss Anes Turner’s Sleep and Digestion Relief Story
A Chicago resident, Miss Anes Turner, reports indigestion and sleeplessness eased by Chamberlain’s Tablets. She describes prior constipation, dark complexion, and fatigue, noting how the remedy revitalized her stomach and energy after near complete exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anes Turner
Chicago
Chamberlain
Notice of Sale of School Bonds in Fergus County
Notice is given that Fergus County Montana district No. 185 trustees will offer eight coupons bonds for cash on October 8 1918 at the Becket school office. Bonds range from 50 to 200 dollars, mature in 20 years, redeemable in 10, bearing up to 6 percent interest. Funds used to buy two school sites and build two houses. Bids must include a 125 dollar certified check. bid by others than the State Board of Land Commissioners may be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Fergus County
S of Montana
Becket
Montana
Board of Trustees
State Board of Land Commissioners
Curate
E — Pirtutyy
R Kintzi
Seiical
Vee County
Notice of Closing of Registration Books 1918 Election
Notice that general election registration books close October 5 at 6 p m. Electors may register at the County Clerk office in the Court House, Fergus County Montana, or before a Justice of the Peace or Registry in the county as provided by law. W W Wheaton, County Clerk and Ex Officio Registrar.
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Coeet House
Pergus
W. W. Wheaton
Pergus County
Montana
Notice for Publication 031544 Three Year Final Proof
Department of the Interior announces THOMAS J. COLLINS of Darrel Montana filed to prove up a Homestead Entry No 031544 for lots 2 3 4 and 84 ne d sec 18 tp 12n r 24e before C R McVay U S Commissioner Roundup on Oct 21 witnesses Bernard J Mullen Wallace B Tull Gay G Pender Patrick H Collins all of Montana first pub Sept 19
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Darrel
Montana
Tan
C. R. McVay
U. S
Bernard J. Mullen
Wallace B. Tull
Gay G. Pender
Patrick H. Collins
P. Montana
H. J. Kelly
Register
Pine Grove man files for final three year entry
Herbert H Ware of Pine Grove Montana filed notice of intention to make final three year homestead entry No 356720 for a section in Ter 13 N Tp 13 N Montana meridian. The filing was on June 10 1916 and was recorded by H J Kelly Register. Attending witnesses were William F Meisner Albert B Duffner Griff St Germain John A Lundeen all of Pine Grove. First pub Sept 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Lewistown
Mont
Herbert H. Ware
Pine Grove
Montana
Meridian
William F. Meisner
Albert B. Duffner
Griff St. Germain
John A. Lundeen
H. J. Kelly
Régister
Notice of Homestead Entry Final Proof Hearing
A U S Office at Lewistown Montana publishes that Lorin Loring, son of a resident, filed for Homes Entry 028267 on Nov 4 1913 for the nw lot section township range. Final three year proof required with witnesses Wilton Robinson Charles McElwain William Coop and Frank Persons, to appear before O R McVay on November 4 1918 at Roy Montana.
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Taa
the Interior
U. S
Lewistown
Montafia
Eppest
O. R. McVay
U. 5 Com
Roy
Montana
Wilton Robinson
Charles ¥. McElwain
William B. Coop
Fiat
Frank Persons
Roundup
Mon
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Grass Range
W. S. Smith
East Main St
Lewistown, Montana
H. M. Wetzig
Fergus Hotel
Grass Range Rebietw
J. M. Vrooman & Son, Proprietors
Church Notes
North Dakota
Berlin
America
Bulgaria
Naval Academy
Omfort
Thomas J. Collins
Wellman’s
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