Explosion at rural school kills two in dance gathering
An oil stove exploded during a Saturday night fundraiser in a newly built schoolhouse thirty miles northeast, causing a deadly fire. Mrs. Tom Pritchard and six year old Fred Swallheim died, with several others burned as victims struggled to escape through a door and windows.
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Here
Tom Pritchard
Fred Swallheim
Tom Buell
Fred Remorse
Alfred
Arthur Johnson
Dudley Jones Nominated for State Legislature
The Montana idea urges Dudley Jones as a candidate for representative, highlighting his farming background, community service, and leadership roles with the Farmers Elevator Co and the Mquity Society. It argues his interests align with farmers and Phillips County needs. Hanover Gypsum Co. opens a new plant employing 60 workers, producing 2000 tons daily of gypsum products including plaster, cement, lime, and gypsum tile.
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Montana
Dudley Jones
Jones
Mquity Socety
Varmers Elevator Company
Dodson
Phillips County
Hanover
Hanover Gypsum Co
Paris
Local firm promotes oil leases for community gains
Martin Oil and Gas Company, locally owned, urges landowners to lease oil rights, arguing drilling is costly but could bring cash if fields nearby prove valuable. The campaign touts staying local to protect the community and mentions a St. John’s Guild fundraiser event with refreshments on August 26.
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Martin Oil and Gas Company
Martin Oil Gas Co
Hartman Seeks County Commissioner Two Year Term
A clipped notice announces Joe Hartman running for county commissioner with a two year term and approval sought from Republican voters at the August primaries. The appeal emphasizes economy efficiency and service.
Candidacy Declared for County Commissioner Eight-Year Term
A candidate announces a four year term bid for county commissioner subject to Republican voters at the August primaries. The statement emphasizes party approval and the primary process.
County Attorney Candidate Highlights Oath on Republican Ticket
Fred C. Gabriel presents his bid for county attorney asserting the platform is his oath for office on the Republican ticket. He emphasizes integrity, duty, and lawfulness as core campaign themes.
Democratic Candidate Declares for County Attorney Post
The speaker announces candidacy for the office of county attorney on the Democratic ticket, addressing friends and supporters.
McGarry announces Democratic bid for county attorney
W E McGarry announces candidacy for county attorney on the Democratic ticket subject to party primaries on August 29. He pledges efficient and painstaking effort for proper law enforcement.
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W. E. McGarry
County Attorney Seeks Support in Phillips County Primary
A Phillips County attorney with thirty-one years in law and four years as county attorney asks Republican voters for support in the August primary, asserting he can perform duties satisfactorily at no extra taxpayer cost.
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Phillips County
Dudley Jones Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Phillips County voters are notified that Dudley Jones seeks the State Representative seat in the upcoming primaries on August 29. If nominated and elected he pledges to support legislation favorable to farming counties.
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Phillips County
Dudley Jones
Assessor Candidate Files Nomination Statement
Roy Lee announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Assessor, submitting to Democratic voters in August. The notice emphasizes party backing and the contest within the local electoral race.
Candidate declares bid for Clerk of Court post
A candidate announces intent to seek election as Clerk of Court to succeed themselves, pledging to follow Republican voters. The statement sets August as the election timeline and names August C. Porter in connection with the announcement.
Clerk Seeks Office With Deputy-Free Budget Plan
A candidate running for Clerk of Court frames their platform around fiscal prudence. They pledge to run the office without employing a deputy, claiming this would cut expenses by 1080 dollars annually, and emphasize economy in all public offices ahead of the August 29 1916 Republican primary.
Candidate announcements for sheriff and schools official
I A Neibauer announces candidacy for Sheriff on the Republican ticket at the August primaries in Dodson Montana. Flora Sims announces candidacy for Superintendent of Schools subject to Republican voters at the August primaries.
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Flora
Sims
James Reid Seeks Democratic County Commissioner Nomination
The candidate declares a run for county commissioner on the Democratic ticket. He vows to focus on taxpayer interests and to work hard if nominated and elected, asking friends for support while describing his experience traveling and hauling on Saco precinct roads.
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Saco
James ‘Reid
Saco Opens New Farmers and Merchants Bank Building
The Farmers and Merchants Bank nearing completion features an artistic design by Havre architect F. F. Bossuit with a decorated lobby private booths and writing facilities. W H Frazier serves as vice president H A Wagg president and H C Hilliard cashier. The bank issues stock locally to sustain a strictly community entity.
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Farmers and Merchants New Bank
F. F. Bossuit
Havre
Saco
Great Northern
W. H. Frazier
First National Bank
H. A. Wagg
H. C. Hilliard
Cascade
Local Notes From Glasgow and Malta and Ben Blair Screening
Local notices report births, visits, and gatherings in Glasgow Malta and Saco. People attend church events, entertain guests, and travel between towns. An upcoming Grand screening presents the film adaptation Ben Blair with notes on scenery and production details.
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M. E. Church
Kalispell
Hollis
Saco
Glasgow
Winthrop
Pallas
Ben Blair
Florence
Sidwell
Bea Bish
Curley Hutton Is Shot by Valley County Rancher
Curley Hutton was killed by Walter James a Valley County rancher about 20 miles south of here. The shooting occurred at ten o clock Wednesday night on the New Windsor Hotel west walk after Hutton left the Grille Cafe with a revolver possibly firing first. James surrendered to Sheriff Shaw and coroner Tucker and County Attorney Wolfe arrived to review the State s interest as witnesses are sought.
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Curley Hutton
Walter James
Valley County
Here
New Windsor
Hutton
Grille
James
Shaw
Montana land values rise as war boosts farm prices
The Saturday Evening Post reports U.S. farm land up five dollars per acre over the past year due to war demand. Crops average 45.55 and 410.85, with Iowa and Illinois topping plow land prices near 100 per acre. Montana lags but benefits from influx of settlers and strong production prospects.
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Saturday Evening Post
United States
the Post
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Dakotas
Kansas
Nebraska
Montana
Old Time Picnic Arrangements by Society of Equity
The Society of Equity sets an Old Time Picnic at Milk River bridge five miles north of Saco on Saturday August 26. Activities include ball games and rides, with a big evening dance at Hunters schoolhouse. Bring lunch and enjoy free lemonade and community fun with neighbors.
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The
Society of Equity
Milk River Bridge
Saco
Hunters School House
Lower Whitewater Dance At Huntley School House Attended
Social items note a well attended gathering at the Huntley School House. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. C T Glascock and Mr. and Mrs C C Busche at the Levi Osier home. Several residents travel for funerals and visits in nearby towns and provinces.
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Huntley School
C. T. Glascock
C. C. Busehe
Levi Osier
C. T. Glaseick
Frome Berwick
N.D
Hollis
Kalispell
Gordon McLean
Busche
Cela Tatham
Miss Sullivan
Mindt
Tatham
Bullis
Nelson
Sask
Fire at North School dance wounds many. two children dead
A Sunday morning social at the North School fundraiser ended when an oil stove exploded, injuring several and killing two young children, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Swellheim and Mrs. Tom Pritchard. Funerals were held in Hinsdale. Sympathy goes to the bereaved.
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John N. Taylor
F. E. Erickson
Malta
North School
Swellheims
Tom Pritchard
Hinsdale
Hendrickson
Glasgow
Chester
A. B. Duncan
Helen Gaseman
First National Bank Shows Strong Farm Lending in Saco
Paul Skjerseth of the First National Bank reports loans totaling over 100000 issued in the past year to farmers in the area for stock purchases. Existing Saco stock levels plus new shipments promise a robust cattle season, with stock growing hailed as a secure, bankable industry.
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Paul Skjerseth
First National Bank
Saco
Fouma
Senate OKs Myers bill to extend homestead payment period
Washington July 28 Yesterday the Senate passed Senator Myers bill to extend the time from five to eight years in which home steaders on the Fort Peek Indian Reservation may make payment for their homestead.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Senator Myers
Peek
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Joe Hartman
Fred C. Gabriel
Roy Lee
C. M. Porter
I. A.neibauer
Dodson, Montana
Saco’s New Bank
John Beadle
James Wightman
Valleytown
Virgil Harris
Guild
C. EB
R. P. Minnick
Jack Shepard
Hazel Hunter
Margaret Nelson
Alice
Marvy Kyle
Margaret Dunbar
Deaconess
Mrs. Harvey Booth
Mrs. Slattery
Henry Hendrickson
Sullivan
Minot
W. W. Vaupel
C.J. O’keefe
Dr. Cherry
Missouri River
A. A. Birum
Ida Erickson
Clifford Wegen
Earl Porter
Gayton Armstrong
Pallas Pictures
R. P
Britain
Curley’ Hutton
Curley
New Windsor Hotel
Tucker
Wolfe
Frank Rider
Geo. E. Stratton
Mesdames Stratton
T. I. Phelps
C. W. Nelson
Watton
W. D. Miller
Wm Frazier
Earl Crutchfield
A E. Easton
Harvey Booth
K. J. O’keefe
Lower Whitewater
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