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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
2
In Twenty-Six States, Spanish influenza has now spread from coast to coast and is present in 26 states. Many cases reported in military camps with 146 deaths at Camp Dix, New Jersey.
Fergus County sets a $515000 allotment for the Fourth Liberty Loan with four days to subscribe from September 28 to October 2. Citizens are urged to loan money to support the War effort for safety, freedom, and the men in service. The appeal emphasizes duty and sacrifice to help achieve victory soon.
An editorial argues Germany is now on the defensive and will face Allied peace terms. It credits American entry for tipping the balance, urges firmness against pacifists and socialists, and condemns the Ottoman actions against Armenians while praising Allied resolve.
General Allenby’s forces in Palestine have captured 18 000 Turkish prisoners and 120 guns along with four airplanes and substantial transport. British losses were light for such a breakthrough. Later reports raise prisoners to 40 000 and 265 guns in the region.
Don Griffith eight year old son of Lewis E Griffith and Ollie Ayers Griffith died after getting stuck in mud while wading with two cousins at the Ayers ranch pond Sunday afternoon. Local men responded but could not revive him. Funeral services were held in Lewistown. The family includes a probation officer father and a mother who is sister to Judge Roy Ayers. The community expressed sympathy.
The pastor met Rev J A Martin Monday evening but rain kept the District Superintendent from Range for Tuesday service. Ladies Laird Walker and Johnson boosted church finances. Flatwillow hosted a harvest festival with crowded schoolhouse, full dinner and a fine afternoon program. County attorney urged Liberty Bonds and the pastor will preach Sunday night September 29 on The Rose in the Sky. Promote church attendance and give God the place in the community.
J E Cox a well known Roy businessman and Democratic candidate for County Commissioner died Tuesday in Lewistown after an appendicitis operation Memorial services for the Sanderson boys will be held at Forest Grove Church next Sunday at 2 o clock Grass Range friends are expected to attend
Notice details an October 11 1918 sale of eight coupon bonds by District No 185 Fergus County Montana for funding two school sites and two buildings. Bonds total 3750 with seven bonds 500 each and one 250, interest up to 6 percent, payable annually, redeemable in ten years, mature in twenty. Bids must meet par value, include a 125 dollar certified check, and may be private or public.
Notice states registration books for the general election on November 5 1918 close October 5 at 5 PM Electors register at the County Clerk office in the Court House Lewistown Fergus County Montana or before a Justice of the Peace or Registry in County by law W W Wheaton County Clerk Ex Officio Registrar Fergus County Montana
The Interior Department lands office in Lewistown Montana issues notice for Thomas J Collins of Darrel Montana who filed Homestead Entry No 081544 on April 12 1915 for lot 24 and section 20 to establish a final three year possession claim before O R U S Commissioner in Roundup Montana on October 21 Witnesses named Bernard J Mullen Wallace B Tull G Pender Patrick H Collins all in Montana H J Kelly Register First Pub September 19
Herbert H Ware of Pine Grove Montana files notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish claim on Lots 1294 and adjacent lands in the Montana meridian before the Lewistown Montana register and receiver on October 29 1918. Witnesses include William F Meisner Albert B Doffner Griff St Germain and John A Lundeen all of Pine Grove. First publication September 26. Ice Cold Fruits and Vegetables at Wellmans.
A historic endorsement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The product is described as pleasant to take free of opium and narcotics with testimonials from Wm Scruby of Chillicothe Missouri noting it helps relieve croup and is trusted in his household.
Four room house and lot in Grass Range nearly new plastered good well and no incumbrances. Will trade for milch cows and horses. Write P. D. at 172 Winnett Montana for more information.
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