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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
2
A new issue titled Seven States Sun Boosters Special is published aboard a train daily. The Hinsdale Tribune arrives from Hinsdale produced by J B Farris, a young publisher praised for lifelong newspaper work.
Reports say the three year bill could soon pass and become law. It would allow people to obtain title to land and receive funds to work it, while increasing county tax revenue.
The letter notes Saco has not petitioned to stop trains here while other towns have. It warns that trains may stop at nearby towns soon, and urges Saco to act quickly if service is desired.
Longing for a local Fourth of July revelry, residents urge businessmen to organize events. A first class ball team could headline activities with races bucking contests and fireworks, while urging community members to join in and drive the celebration forward.
A Saco rancher, after watching town boys with long strings of fish, tried fishing at the railroad dam. Rain drove him to cast by hand as fish failed to bite his bait. A large sucker dropped onto a dam crosspiece and he quickly caught it, then another. He returned to town bragging of his luck.
The John Moss estate including ranch, machinery, horses and cattle was sold this week. Lem Mansker bid in the ranch and gear at 2650 dollars at the south west ranch twenty five miles from Saco. Cattle at C E Broadbrooks place started at 30 dollars per head and sold to H H Matin of Canada for 40 dollars. A large crowd attended both sales and the estate overall surpassed its appraised value.
The personal property attached a few weeks ago was sold Tuesday at the Montana Livery Barn by Deputy Sheriff J. B. Kimmel. In our opinion all articles sold brought a good figure.
In 1911 at the New York Land Show Montana farmers won top honors with alfalfa and dates exhibits. Patten and Harman of Bozeman earned a premier trophy, highlighting Montana’s transformation from doubt to prominence in American agriculture.
A humorous note suggests a successful hunt ends when a man meets a woman who uses Electric Bitters. The ad touts the remedy as boosting nerves, sleep, complexion, and energy while preventing indigestion backache headaches and dizziness. It claims popularity among women and sells at 50 cents.
About two o clock Sunday morning a panel in the rear door of Cole man Hardware Co. store was cut and a quantity of knives and razors stolen. The crime was not found until after noon Sunday when reported to Marshal Baynham and the sheriff's office began active pursuit.
The passage credits Sheriff Olsen of Williston for locating and capturing a suspect within twelve hours and awaiting Judge Utter's return in Glasgow jail. It notes cooperation among sheriffs and praises Olsen for coordinating the quick manhunt and capture efforts.
Two top games at Saco featured Glasgow and Saco in a Sunday doubleheader. Easton pitched well for Saco as Glasgow managed only three hits. Saco batted the Glasgow pitchers hard, and both games benefited from strong team support.
The article previews a rematch between Saco and Glasgow with hopes for a tougher showing from Glasgow after a stiff opening game. It lists lineups and scores from the two games, noting Saco 3 0 and Glasgow 0 0 in the first and second matchups.
R. M. Lewis of Glasgow stopped in Saco on Thursday as a business visitor and paid a pleasant call at the office, renewing the independent for another year.
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