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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1913
Page
8
The advertisement touts quick dispatch and courteous service for all orders from drugs to kodaks and phonographs. It highlights Blue Amberol records, wax records on sale, and reasonable seed season pricing across lines. It invites trials on prescriptions sundries and related supplies.
A mixed local page notes arrivals and visits, farm sales and hay pricing, restaurant reopenings, hotel rooms, and school election results. People named include George Warden, Ben Bickle, H Raskin, Mrs Wm Frankland, J D Foster, and F Whealon. Property offerings cover 66 acres rental and 96 more, with seed supply and land breaking in spring. A mare and gray mare are reported stray near Plevna with a reward offered for finder notification.
Mrs. Mathison and Mrs. Krokker faced a dangerous flood crossing near Ismay when their wagon sank and one horse could not swim. They were carried to safety by Harry Hoffman and Bert Jones after crossing neck deep water, with merchandise damaged but most recovered. The account notes flood conditions in Cabin Creek last week. For sale items and farm notes follow.
High water on Hay Creek disrupted activities with C O Wright losing cattle during storms while the community delayed events such as the picnic meeting. The Hay Creek Sunday school planned a 10 30 start on the 20th and the old settlers association elected officers for the upcoming picnic on July 24.
Union Church holds Sunday school in Ismay at 10 30 with Prof Stevens as superintendent. Evening sermon Abiding Companionship in Barlingburt Hall. C E meets Friday at 4. Ladies Aid met Wednesday with officers elected. Mildred holds Sunday school after preaching and Westmore preaches at 3 with a 2 pm Sunday school led by Mrs Voss. All day Ladies Aid with Mrs Zook.
Miss Ollie Kechel and Mr. Walter Flemming were married Sunday April 6 at the bride’s home with Rev. F L Williams officiating. The couple's reception featured a white veiled dress and a refined dinner. The newlyweds reside on Sheep Creek, with warm Knowlton congratulations.
Andrew J. Kelly and Jos Schrann arrived from Chicago with a carload of goods and live stock. Kelly plans to stay and work Schrann's farm on Whitney Creek and may take a homestead. The community welcomes Mrs Kelly and her family as active participants in local development.
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