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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
1
A sweeping report notes a surge in crimes across the national capital with a string of purse thefts, break ins, and related offenses. Authorities report several indictments this week alongside ongoing investigations as officials seek to curb the rising wave of crime.
A fragment reports the Puquoin Bank stock sale of the late John Peofts wealth, with shares sold to Kimmel for 210.40, a price stated to be over 223 percent of par value, through Roemer acting as intermediary.
An article extols wireless operability linking air crews and ground stations and praises wireless telegrams as cheaper than cables. It notes future government ownership debates, urges limited expansion of wireless stations and handling of commercial messages at cost. It contrasts wireless with costly wire systems and cable networks.
Mrs George H Aiken of Grove county died Monday at age 73 after a period of illness. A Missouri native who moved to the area five years ago she was survived by her husband two sons two daughters seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the family home conducted by Rev Alexander Muirden with many neighbors in attendance and interment followed at Grydhal Cemetery.
New York April 23 reports state Postmaster General Burleson suspended distribution of an internal literature program at Postal Telegraph Cable Co. Wm J Degan secretary of Mackey Co accuses Burleson of a post office espionage system and threats against employees who voice opinions.
A portion of North Dakota's new laws would tax land at full value while owner occupied homes and personal property are taxed at 50 percent. Farm buildings and $1,000 in farm machinery are exempt. An income tax aims to raise $1,000,000 yearly and oil substitutes face a penny per gallon tax to promote straight-run gasoline.
Fred Erickson arrived on Monday after one year of service for Uncle Sam. He saw nine days of hard fighting in the Arogane where his company was shot to pieces and he served as a runner, a dangerous duty when communications fail. Fred was a popular employee of the Saco Co operative store.
A major Bowdoin fire destroyed nearly an entire business block including Wambem's hardware store Bowdoin drug store and Charlie's Quick Lunch. The blaze began at the Quick Lunch restaurant and the cause remains undetermined. Very little of the contents were saved.
H B Tabor of Saco Montana who joined Co G at 53 and served with M 1st division and hospital recovery after trench feet has returned home and runs the Windsor hotel. He was among the first U S troops to land and saw fighting in Alsace Lorraine and Toole sectors.
Historical account notes B. B. Kelly of Great Falls proposing lead poisoning as the cause of mass duck deaths on Bowdoin Lake. Scientists later corroborated, citing minnows or mineral poisoning and even pebble-shot fatality as a source, with similar issues at Salt Lake and other lakes.
Sidney Herald reports the death of Sidney farmer N Brush from sleeping sickness or lethargic encephalitis in the Three Buttes area. The illness follows influenza with progressive lethargy and fever, varying stupor duration, and a period of subnormal temperature, leaving a widow and family.
Lower Whitewater residents report transactions in Saco including Lenard Mole Levi Osier and others. several family visits and returns from service. a vaccination demonstration. an Easter service at Huntley school with a staffed Sunday school and elected officers. the Sunday school will meet every Sunday at 2:30.
Bedding Cal April 30 Jake Bleskshek found a seven ounce gold nugget two miles north of Keswick on Flat Creek, selling it for 117 dollars. Other smaller nuggets in the same spot pushed his day’s total beyond 200 dollars. A boy near Minnesota Station also found a nugget worth 6 dollars 54 cents near the school. Kids have searched creek beds at noon ever since.
The Huntley school was closed on Monday by the chairman of the board due to lack of funds. In 1918 the district had only four and a half months of school, prompting concerns about what children will have to show for their education and urging taxpayers to act.
El Paso April 30 Vice President Thomas R Marshall declares a sufficiently large force would be sent to Russia to exterminate the Bolsheviks as he travels from Phoenix to Washington after visiting his son. He departed for Dallas.
Unfit for consumption chickens valued at more than 24000 dollars seized by deputy U S marshals in Kansas City Missouri. Shipment traced to Leavenworth Kansas where birds were stored since November. A complaint filed with the U S District Attorney details the shipment and storage.
Lewis Oery and Oscar Waller drove to Saco early in the week with returns by Tuesday and Saturday. Several residents like Chas Johnson Wayman Johnson Forrest Crutchfield and the Kincaid household made local trips. Laurence O Connell Ole Dein retired from overseas service this week. Mrs Aitkens and Mrs Gene Austin faced illness and visits occurred, with Dr Minnick called and homestead duties resumed in Grove and Wolf Point.
Bisgard Kappel returns to class as 8th grade exams near in Saco district. Students plus 100 percent earners in current events honored. Suther land of First National Bank speaks on the value of education, urging practical knowledge for future employment and lifelong effort.
A community meeting will be held at the Akin school at 7 30 p m on May 9 1919 with the county agent and other speakers to be announced. The program features school children and welcomes residents from town and country alike.
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