Tragic Drowning Near Bee Crossing on Milk River
Young Jennings Webb, about 21, drowned last Saturday while attempting to recover the body of Murphy, the Malta man who was killed on Decoration Day at Bee Crossing. The river drift and a broken net led to Webb’s disappearance as rescuers tried to bring Murphy’s body to safety.
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Jennings Webb
D. FB
Webb
Teurphy
Malta
Wrho
Bee Crossing
Frank Onson
A. Bergan
Furphy
Forest Crutchfield
Hennings Webb
Gust Swanson
Crutchfield
Bergan
Asrhe Bang
Webly
Bjorberg
Hinsdale
Arrison
Mr. Webb
Abs
Milk River
Ike Murphy
Dent
Principle of the Silo Predicted for Montana Farms
The principle of the silo mirrors canning fruits and vegetables by excluding air to preserve forage. Silage preserves entire crops in fresh form indefinitely with minimal loss, enabling on farm storage and feeding where stored. Corn silage suits dairy cows best, boosting milk with less grain due to its bulky succulent nature and digestion benefits.
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Markt
Montana
Two Policemen Dead in Chicago Car Hold Up
In Chicago on June 17 Herbert Malon is killed and Thure Linde wounded as bandits hijack a car with two men and two women. The officers engage the robbers in a ten minute gun battle before Malon is shot. jewelry worth 2000 dollars and 300 dollars in cash are stolen before the escape.
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Chicago
Herbert Malow
Itive
Malon
Linde
Cahniy
Notice of Special Meeting of Moore Telephone and Telegraph Co
Stockholders of Moore Telephone and Telegraph Company are called to a special meeting at the principal office in Glasgow Valley County Montana on July 12 1916 to decide on the disposal or sale of all company property and assets. Dated June 10 1916 C R St Clair Secretary advertisement urged by The Independent.
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Moore Telephone and Telegraph ‘Company
Moore Telephone and Telegraph Company
Sid Corporation
Glasgow
Valley “County
Montana
C. R .St. Clair
Immigrant Wagon Tale From Kansas Transcript
A Kansas passage tells of a man moving through the state on an immigrant wagon. He cites leaving Colorado, rising elevation, and distancing from populist rule while heading to relatives and Montana with a motto about elevating fortunes and salvation.
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Kansas
Colorado
Elevation
Montana
Saco Garage Sold to Sheriff Al Shaw
Last Monday a deal closed making Al Shaw the new owner of the Saco garage. He plans a full line of automobile accessories and a first class, expanded shop to boost business while Mr Style, the former owner, serves in the army and cannot oversee the business.
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al Shaw
Saco
Coyotes Bounty Application From Chinook Area
A party of Indians from the Chinook reservation applied for a 180 dollar bounty. Hunters reportedly beat dens and dug out pups while leaving adults, aiming to raise future coyote packs. Mr and Mrs Abel Bergen and sister Liendetta spent the fourth at Malta.
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Chinook
Abel Bergen
Liendetta
Malta
Young Man's Body Found in Slough North of Here
The body of Joe Herman a young homesteader about 14 miles north west of town was found in a slough half a mile south of the Akin homestead. He had left May 30 to claim his land and may have drowned when Beaver Creek flooded the area turning his path into a shallow lake. Herman was single with no known local relatives.
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Joe' Herman
Here
Akin
Herman
Beaver Creek
Isaac
Murphy
Hail Insurance Urged by Montana Farmers
Montana farmers increasingly see hail insurance as essential, arguing it protects land and crops when storms damage fields. Experts note fire losses exceed hail and urge every grass grower to consider policies now.
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Montana
Young Twister Strikes Beers Ranch in Montana
A young tornado about fifty feet wide touched down on the western prairie near W. L. Beers ranch last Saturday afternoon. It toppled a gas company derrick on the Beers farm and caused heavy damage but promoters expect immediate re erection. No other serious damage reported.
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W. L. Beers
Gas and Oil Company
Montana
Company G on way to the Mexican border
A Riverton telegraph notes Company G of the 2nd Montana Infantry, reviewed by the governor and ordered to entrain for Mexico. About 210 recruits were rejected at Fort Arington. 21 men from Company G failed the medical exam. Joe Thurman and Walter Simms joined their company. The moving regiment traveled in three sections with twelve sleeper cars and accompanying baggage and horses.
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A. R. Dorris
Mexico
Arvada
Wyo
2Nd
Montha Infantry
Montana
Fortarrison
Co. G
Joe Thurmad
Walter Simms
Institute Success Draws Farmers To Talk By Hartman And Griffith
Despite bad roads a good number of farmers attended last Friday afternoon to hear Dr. W. J. Hartman of Bozeman and Mr. Griffith of Chinook. The experienced exponents spoke on soil and stock raising and shared practical ideas to improve farming profits. Local club organizers earned praise for arranging the event as a lesson in preparedness and skill for lean years.
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W. J. Hartman
Bozeman
Mr. Griffith
Chinook
Armour Takes Charge of Havre Race Horse
Jack Armour oversees his race horse at Havre this week as preparations and training continue.
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Jack ‘Armour
Havre
Local News From Ardnt Area Report
Hijalnert started work for Mr Leonarts last week. Mr and Miss Acedla and Miss Campbell visited Opheim for the 4th. Ladies Aid Sale well attended. Miss Helen Guessman returned home at The Trail after a visit with Miss Accola. High waters damaged roads and washouts affected bridges. Sunday School and Church services at Ardnt School July 2 reported 41 in attendance. Mrs Hudspeth returns to Saco for medical care. Celebration at the new store near Hooklands July 1 drawn good crowds. Mrs Duncan hosted a nine guest supper on July 4 with horse branding the day’s amusement.
Pleasant Valley Briefs Report July 4 Visit and Drowned Man
The Pleasant Valley column notes heavy recent rain and a summer visit by Mr. Rider, Cora and William Gamben to Grand View ranch for the Fourth of July. The body of Joe Herman was found near the Saco roads on Saturday after last seen in Saco about three weeks ago. the cause is undetermined.
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Mr. Rider
Cora
William Gamben
Grand View Ranch
Joe. Herman
Saco
Mr. Herman
Summer School Fare Cuts for Glasgow Teachers
The county superintendent reports Great Northern Railway will authorize a fare of one and one third to all teachers attending the Glasgow summer school. Tickets valid from Mondak to Dodson inclusive and on the Scobey branch. Selling dates July 29 to August 5. Return limit August 28 for certificate honor. Receipts required to secure advantage of the rates.
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of Schools
Northern Railway Company
Glasgow
Mondak
Dodson
Scobey
Marriage of Albert Nauer to Miss Ethel Willis
Albert Nauer proprietor of the Motor Inn married Miss Ethel M Willis in Chicago on Wednesday June 28. The event surprised friends in St Louis where Mrs Nauér was known as a popular young lady. Wishing them welcome and good luck.
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Albert Nauer
The
Motor Inn
Ethel M. Willis
Chicago
Nauer
Funeral services for Isaac M. Murphy at Malta home
The funeral for Isaac M. Murphy was held at the Murphy home in Malta with Masonic rites. Rev. L J Christler led the service while many floral tributes adorned the scene. Malta businesses closed in mourning as friends and neighbors expressed deep sympathy.
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Isaac M. Murphy
Arthur Murphy
Malta
Masonic Order
L. J. Christler
Murphy
Phillips
Wanted Four-Horse Team for Three-Way Drag Work
Wanted good man with four good horses to haul a three way drag between Saco and the Milk River hills north of town after rains. Bridge finding and return needed. Give a bid on round trip before July 15. Bee Miller seeks bids.
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Saco
Bee
Miller
Young Lady Loses Life in Fatal Prairie Incident
A severely garbled report describes a young woman killed in a prairie incident. The text mentions a fatal crash or accident near a zone marked by numbers and names, with references to trials, authorities, and individuals including Arthur and Henry Nereson.
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Asveen Cordis
The Candy Kid
A recipe item detailing two candy varieties Candy Kid whites of eggs beaten stiff then nuts folded in and poured to set Chocolate divinity uses brown sugar maple syrup glucose salt and chocolate melted into the egg whites folded with chopped nuts poured onto a waxed paper lined pan and cut into pieces, with constant stirring.
$2.00 Worth Of Trouble Prompted Man To Steal Paper
A man sent his boy to borrow a neighbor’s newspaper but a string of mishaps occurred. Bees stung the boy, a barbed fence cut him, a lamp caused cream to spill, and a dog chewed calves. The tale ends noting a murder inquiry in Milk River and the father finding the missing body.
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G. L. Martin
Resultg
Independent
Saco Garage
Bronstrup
San Francisco Chronicle
Slough
Twister
Institute ‘A Sucess
Keef
Hijalnert Sola
Leonarts
Acedla
Helen Guessman
Accola
Herman Moon
Hooklands
Pleasant Valley News
Nauer— Willis
J. M. Murphy
Nora
the Candy Kid
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