Heroism Honors and Red Cross Sale Announced
The order honors Sergeant Arthur Ammott for extraordinary heroism near Jaevins France on August 29 as he rescued a wounded man under heavy fire earning the Distinguished Service Cross and a French Croix de Guerre. Also listed is Sergeant Peter La Fromboise cited for bravery on the Sissons front earning the Croix de Guerre with his unit the 32nd Division. A Red Cross sale is scheduled for June 9 at the Jack O Brien restaurant with yarns knitting supplies and unused items to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Amnott
126Th Infantry
Jaevins
France
Serjeant Ammott
Serues Int Aamott
Persiine
Aamott
Mansi
Peter la Fromboise
Jarving
la Fromboise
Ain
le From-bore
the Argonne
The
Red Cross
Jack O’brien
Tf A
Phillips County Moonshine Plant Exposed and Seized
Officials uncover a moonshine operation in Bowdoin with a still mash and equipment. Severe Buisson is detained and bound over to federal court in Helena after a U S commissioner hearing. Malta Enterprise notes the area remains under dry-state enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philips County
Gabriel
Helena
Bowdoin
Buisson
United States
Brockway
Malta
Marksman ship contest set for New Jersey next summer
National matches to be held at the Navy Rifle Range Caldwell New Jersey under Navy Department auspices will begin August 25. The event features 60 shots with the 1903 rifle across three stages and a pistol match at 25 yards, with rules and weapon standards outlined for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy Rifle Range
Caldwell
N. J
Navy Department
National Rifle Association of America
United States
Ordnance Department
W. C. Harlee
Woodward Bldg
Washington D. C
Shorthorns Bring the Record Price
Drummond June 2. What are thought to be record prices for shorthorn cattle were obtained here when P. N. Griffin sold a cow and calf to C. L. O Connell of Kalispell for 31,400 and five young bulls to C. K. E. Barden of Kalispell for prices averaging more than 500 NK.
Malta Man Drowns Crossing Nelson Reservoir on Horseback
Fred Gerwain of Malta drowned last Friday afternoon while crossing the neck of Nelson Reservoir on horseback. He could not swim, the horse fell into deep water, and both horse and rider disappeared. The horse survived. the rider did not. Witnessed by his father-in-law Joseph Stearns who could not save him. The body was recovered by hooks. funeral services were held Monday. He leaves a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gerwain
Malta
Nelson
Joseph Stearns
Hineelthie
Wool Growers Tie Price to Hold Clip at 60 Cents
Big Timber Mont June 2 An agreement by Sweet Grass County Woolgrowers Association binds members to not sell wool below 60 cents per pound. Twelve growers with about 78 350 pounds signed the resolution. The group also approved a state price fix of 15 cents per head for shearing plus board and set a 100 dollar monthly wage cap for helpers for 1919. They protest the forestry service plan to pasture elk on sheep range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County Woolgrowers Association
Forestry, Service of A
Greve News Briefs Linked to Saco Trip and Frost Damage
Chas. Johnson made a business trip to Saco on Monday returning Wednesday. The heavy frost of Saturday and Sunday nights did considerable damage to gardens in this locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Johnson
Saco
Montana Folks Help Armenian Relief Drive
Montana readers subscribe fully to aid Armenian relief raising 90 823 27 by June 1 as wartime demands and crop failures strain the state. The message lauds state generosity and calls for continued support to ease starving women and children across the relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Saco
United States
Not in vain devotion to a new birth of freedom
The passage affirms that those who died for the cause did not die in vain and that the nation must have a new birth of freedom. It declares a government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.
Armenian Relief Appeal Letter by Leo Faust
A brief appeal urges continued giving to save Christian lives. Contributions can be sent via local banks or directly to the national Armenian Relief Committee in New York. State Chairman Leo Faust signs the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leo Faust
Teachers Honored With Dancing Party At Minnick Home
Madams C E Taylor and R P Minnick entertained many friends at a Wednesday evening dancing party at the Minnick home. The event honored local teachers for a successful school term and their upcoming summer departures. Guests enjoyed dancing music games and conversation before a light midnight luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Taylor
R. P. Minnick
Minnick
Soldier's plea for letters to Stuart Cardiff's mother
A 1919 letter from Blanche Knight in Winnebago Illinois to the Saco Montana postmaster asks for addresses of two or three Saco soldiers who were in the same company as Stuart B. Cardiff in Company K, 158th Infantry. She hopes comrades write to cheer his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago
Til
Saco
Montana
Stuart B. Cardiff
Comrads
158 Infantry
Stuart
Blanche
Knicht
Winnebaro
Tlinois
Milk Sells Better Than Booze in Helena Saloon
Helena June 1 Milk and dairy products at Mrs. Bessie Whitcomb’s milk station outdo the former liquor trade. Whitcomb runs a dairy with 112 cows and has managed the Gold Bar for a quarter century. Her customers are all ages and both sexes, replacing the old drink trade with a wide bucket and shovel dairy service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Bessie Whitcomb
Drive for Havre St Jude church tops goal in a week
Havre June 1 The committees in charge of the drive for funds for the new St Jude Thaddeus Catholic church reported a highly successful week. At a banquet Saturday night at the Yeon cafe the drive was said to have gone over the top with the full $100,000 secured in seven days by the hustling committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
Yeon Cafe
Malta Men Stage Cinder Unloading Contest
In Malta on June 1 business men, organized by the Commercial Club, staged a cinder unloading contest to fill holes with several crews using different tools. R. R. Davis led one team. the last outfit won by a clear margin, leaving some sore hands but satisfied with the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Fresno
R. R. Davis
Glendive Plans July Roundup Celebration
Glendive reports exclusive arrangements for the annual Roundup July 3 to 5. Lieut Gov McDowell will attend and speak to veterans on July 4. A 72 foot illuminated Victory arch is to be erected and a historical stave coach from Medora to Deadwood will be driven through Fort Lincoln. George Gardner will bring the arena show and aim to bring Mandan Indians who participated in the Custer fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendive
Roundup Association
W. W. McDowell Sue
St. Paul Decorating Company
Medora
Deadwood
Fort Lincoln
Bismarck
Roundon Association
George Gardner
Mandan
Mutual Telephone Co of Saco Elects Officers
The June 2 meeting at Odd Fellows hall elected S. Simonson as president Chas Hunter Lecy N J Brandt as treasurer G F Ahren and Elmer Hickson as director for three years The group reported 120 miles of line and plans to expand into the north and west counties Stock rose to 75 per share and farmers praised the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Telephone Co
Saco
Odd Fellows Hall
Mutual
W. C. Davis
S. Simonson
Chas. Hunter
N. J. Brandt
G. F. Ahren
Elmer Hickson
Two Deaths in Past Week Mentioned in Saco Notice
Mrs Christina Hanson died at her son in law Professor Wampler’s home in Saco on June 1 after a long illness. Private services were held at the family home. Mrs Wampler returned to Northwood with the remains on November 2. The community extends sympathy to Professor Wampler and wife, and to Mr and Mrs Monson on the loss of their baby girl laid to rest north of town Monday at ten o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Hanson
Professor Wampler
Saco
Hanson
Muirden
Wampler
Northwood
Saco Trims Whitewater In Tight Neutral Site Win
The Saco Fires Department ball team beat Whitewater 5 to 4 on Sunday at Whitewater Battery. Sacco pitcher W. Jacobson and catcher Dunham faced M. Hanson and Tracer for Whitewater. The game was fast with teams planning more matches as local diamonds are prepared for baseball in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Fires Department
Whitewater
Whitewater Battery
Sacco
W. Jacobson
Dunham
Ecatcher
M.hanson
Tracer
Saco
Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Monson
The Monsons express gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and bereavement after a period of illness and loss.
Wedding Bells for Sammons and Mole
George Sammons and Mable Mole were married at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday June 4. Attendants were Myrtle Mole and James Mole. The couple, well known in Lower Whitewater country, plan to live on the groom’s ranch 17 miles northwest of town. The groom recently returned from service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sammons
Mable Mole
Myrtle Mole
James Mole
Whitewater
France
Sammons
Grooms Ranch
Town
Fourth of July Picnic at Bjornberg Park
A 20 acre national park near Saco offers a July 4 picnic site by the Milk River bridge. Local militia veterans used the grove as camping ground before the war and organizers urge residents to bring lunches and enjoy a day outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Nice
Grove
Milk River
Bjornberg’s
Co. G
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Saco Boys
Phillips County
New Jersey
Greve News
Roy Lautzenhiser
Antelope
Dennis Keeney
Gene Austin
Streater
George Stubblefield
P. H. Austin
Rearl Presnal
Artwell
Leonard
Detroit
Minnesota
Gene Chapman
Mr. Chapman
Judith Gap
Albert Martin
Jack Very
Line
William Wallis
Greve
Alvin Keeney
Camp Russel
Alvin
77Th New York Division
Argonne Forest
Gust Swanson
Carl Schultz
Ralph Sauve
Carl Salee
Raymond Mantel
Ralph Toomey
Melvin Johnson
George Whiting
Stewart Baby
Oscar Alness
Guy Bogart
Claude Cody
Casper Hueschle
Mrs. H. E. Monson
Mole
Biornberg Park
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