Rogers Templeton Lumber Company Sells Out
The Rogers Templeton Lumber Company headquartered in Great Falls has discontinued business. Twelve new companies will be formed with about five yards each and independent operations. The Saco yard becomes George A Fischer Lumber Company with yards at Hinsdale Saco Bowdoin Wagner and Dodson and headquarters at Hinsdale. Local manager Alfred Selling will move to Hinsdale after a replacement is sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers-Templeton Lumber Company
Great Falls
Saco Yard
George A. Fischer
Hinsdale
Escaped Jan Bird Writes Sheriff For His Bankroll
A letter said to be from Leo Lochacki claiming he escaped from Everett jail asks the sheriff to send £40 taken from him when arrested. It is the first clue to the escapees' whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Bird
Everett. Wash
Leo Lochacki
Canada
Notice of Contest May 16 1919
John ny Boyle files a contest to cancel Joseph Koch homestead entry 050805 in Montana. He alleges Koch has not established bona fide residence or habitation and has abandoned land for over six months, not due to military service. Contest notice requires answer within twenty days after the fourth publication. Public dates May 9, May 30, June 6, June 13, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Koch
Portman
Montana
Johnny Boyle
Great Falls
Mexico
United States
National Guard
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Fifth Avenue Hotel Changes Hands
A deal last week made F. W. Wheat landlord of the Fifth Avenue hotel. Wheat is an experienced hotel man from Pondora Montana. Mr and Mrs Heath who ran the hotel for two years will move to the mountains where they hold extensive business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Wheat
Fifth Avenue
Wheat
Pondora
Montana
Heath
Malta
Germany Refuses Peace Terms Over Economic and Moral Costs
Berlin reports that Germany will not sign the peace terms, calling them an economic destruction and political dishonor that would degrade the German nation for the present and unborn generations. The cabinet authorized the statement through the Associated Press this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
Jurors named for Malta special court session June 16
The county lists jurors H. H. Martin A. M. Taylor Gust Pehlka Simon Simonson Geo Green J. A. Ranahan and Jas Buttoph for a Malta special session set for June 16. James Fewer loses house and contents to fire on May 12 while he worked in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
H. H. Martin
Greve
A. M. Taylor
Gust Pehlka
Simon Simonson
Geo. Green
J. A. Ranahan
Jas Buttoph
James Fewer
Tieden Place
Malta Man Named as Inspector of Oils and Gas
Helena May 19 Secretary of State C T Stewart announced W S Ballard of Malta as oil and gasoline inspector who has begun work in Helena and will visit every Montana city and town. Dr Cobleigh reports oil testing equipment installed and samples to be tested as forwarded by the inspector. Only samples sent by the inspector receive attention. If tests show violations the matter goes to the county attorney for prosecution. otherwise no publicity will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
C. T. Stewart
W. S. Ballard
Malta
Montana
Stewart
Cobleigh
Bozeman
Attenton
Ability of Our County Attorney Recognized
County Attorney Fred C. Gabriel was offered the Montana Assistant Attorney General post. Montana Attorney General Ford praised his record. Gabriel reportedly will not accept, preferring to serve Phillips County for his elected term instead of resigning mid term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Gabriel
State of
Montana
Gabriel
Ford
Phillips County
Firemen Elect Officers At Saco Fire Dept Meeting
At the Saco Fire Department meeting held May 21 officers were elected for the coming year Henry Jacobson as Fire Chief E C Rustad as Treasurer and other posts filled with optimism for a stronger department Members are urged to attend the next meeting the first Friday in June and new volunteers may join. Ladder climbing and hose connecting will be practiced to improve firefighting readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Pioneer Eugene Coleman of Glasgow dies after Montana career
Eugene Daniel Coleman a Glasgow resident and Montana pioneer died Thursday morning. He owned Coleman hotel and Coleman hardware, directed First National Bank of Glasgow, and was active in politics and the commercial club. He leaves a wife, son Leo, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at St Raphael's and burial in Oakwood. Businesses closed 9 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Eugene
Daniel Coleman
Montana
Coleman
Coleman Hardware Store
First National Bank of Glasgow
California
Helena
Commercial Club
Leo
St. Raphael’s Catholic
Oakwood
Chinook Man Killed Instantly by Mail Train
Bruce Glenn was killed when his automobile was struck by a westbound mail train near Chinook at Main Street. His car died on crossing. obstructed view and sign boards prevented escape. The impact hurled the car 150 feet. Glenn suffered a broken neck. He had lived in Chinook 20 to 25 years and leaves a wife, a son, and several brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Glenn
Glenn
Belknap
Main Street
Chinook
Soldiers wives allowed immediate discharge at demobilization
Washington May 21 soldiers returning from abroad with wives may be discharged immediately upon disembarking to accompany their spouses home. War Department orders grant this exemption from the usual demobilization restrictions for these men and their accompanying wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Notice of Homestead Final Proof in Greve Montana
George Schneider of Greve Montana filed intent to make final three year proof to claim land from section 8 township 37 north range 32 east M M. Proof to be given before George Greve U S Commissioner at Greve Montana on June 10 1919. Witnesses: Theodore Hegreberry Ole Olson N H Nelson E Isar Nelson all of Greve Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greve Montana
M. M
George Greve
U. S
Greve
Montana
Theodore Hegreberry
Ole Olson
N. H. Nelson
E.isar Nelson
Land Office Notice of Three Year Proof Saco MT
William M. Vander Sander of Saco Montana filed for three year proof to establish his claim to land in sections 2 and 11 township 31N range 33E, with witnesses Emil J. Lucht Edward Crist Frank Timmerman and Wile Chapman all of Saco Montana, before the Commissioner at Saco on June 28, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Glasgow
Montana
William M. Vander Sander
Saco
Ney
Elnwi
M.M
Te “Newee Germinsioner
Saco, Montana
Walsh News Highlights Local Happenings and Weather
Tom Odegard visited Axel Cahing in one day last week. Dr Cabling is doctoring horses near Plentywood. Seven Aulrust from Canada visited with Oscar Elite last Monday. Mr Higgins and family took a flying trip to Malta last Sunday. James Fewer lost his house by fire last Monday. Rev Aker preached to a large congregation at Grytrahl school last Sunday. Son of Dr A Cahling returned from Minneapolis after an operation. Crops improving after snows and rains with large acreage being planted. O Jorke broke his plow and bought new parts. Rumor of a rural free delivery route and telephone line extensions. Watch district keep abreast with the times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Odegard
Axel Cahingins
Cabling
Doolley
Plentywood
Aulrust
Canada
Oscar Elite
Higgins
Malta
James Fewer
Aker
Grytrahl
A. Cahling
Minneapolis
O. Jorke
Rock
School Notes Highlight Student Achievements And Activities
Students show strong results with Dorothy Garrison earning first in Current Events at 100 percent and several 90s in exams. Visits include Ruth Scofield and Vera Tinney at the high school while Miss Noyes' room joins with grades for patriotic songs. A new baseball gifted to the district boosts team practice and a Mutual Telephone Co. meeting is scheduled for June 2 with sessions from 10 to 12 and 2 to 6 for officer elections and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Martin
Ruth Scofield
Vera Tinney
Miss Noyes
Dorothy Garrison
Sally
Dorothy
Herbert
Eari
Minnesota
America
Columbia
Edna Millons
Dorothy Taylor
Marjory Davis
Hendrix
Mutual Telephone Co. of
Saco
Local Visitors and Community Notes From Saco
Hans Waal and Wm Falls with Chas Hymer were in Saco. Mrs Weal visited with Mrs Glascock. Huntleys and family spent Sunday at the ranch. Glascock plows for George Summons. Ray Carter family dined with William Falls. Hymer brothers visited Malta for dental work. Busche hosted Hymer brothers and Pinkermen Sommers at Sunday dinner. West returned from overseas. Huntley schoolhouse service planned June 1 at 3 0 clock. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Waal
Wm. Falls
Chas. Hymer
Weal
C. T. Glascock
P. A. Huntley
George Summons
Ray Carter
Little Son
William Falls
Charley Hymer
Malta
William
Charles Hymer
C.C. Busche
J. W. Pinkermen
A .’.Sommers
Osier
Jake West
Saco
Vest
Clearch
Huntley “School House
Local Savannah Shopper Notes From Saco Weekend
The fragment mentions Mrs. Hans Waal shopping in Saco on Saturday and Rudolph Waal visiting Biscard Kappel. Glascock has been breaking for John Askwald the past week while Gayton Arn called at the Tatham-Hantley.
Local Folks Share News From The Week
Charley Hymer hauled a wheat load to town early in the week. Mr and Mrs P A Huntley spent Sunday at the Tathum Huntley ranch. Mrs Tathum and Mrs West and daughter visited Mrs Waal Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Harvey Lamb and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Levi Osier. Mr and Mrs Frank Whiting enjoy a visit from Wisconsin relatives. George Sammons moved back to his homestead last week to work a large crop. Emil Olson of St James Minnesota spends the summer with his brother Ole Olson. Frank Whiting hosted a Sunday dinner for returning overseas boys. Guests included George Sammons Charley Hymer Andrew Hanson James Mole Leonard Mole Mrs L Mole and Misses Mable Myrtle Mole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley’ Hymer
P. A. Huntley
Tathum-Huntley
Tathum
West
Waal
Harvey Lamb
Levi Osier
Frank Whiting
Mr. Witing
Wisconsin
George Sammons
Notice of Public Sale of Isolated Land Tract in Montana
U S Land Office Glasgow Mont announces sale of isolated tract near Saco in Section 12 Township 32 North Range 34 East to the highest bidder not less than 2.50 per acre at 10 am on June 18 1919. Publication dates May 9 to June 6 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Glasgow
Mont
Commissioner
General Land Office
R. S
William Lancaster
Saco
Montana
Eysey
Seyne
Thomas FR. Jones
Hargadine
New Whitewater Mail Route Schedule Issued
A new schedule for the Whitewater mail route takes effect at once. The route leaves Saco on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. arriving at Whitewater at 12:00 noon. Returns depart Whitewater on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. arriving back at Saco at 6:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater
Saco
Malta Teachers Examination Set for June 5 and 6
The next regular teachers examination will be held at Malta on June 5 and 6 beginning at 8 30 a m. All teachers expecting to teach next fall and whose certificates expire before December 1919 must take this examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Central Life Assurance Society Insurance Status Certified
State Auditor Geo P. Porter certifies Central Life Assurance Society of Des Moines Iowa is authorized to transact life insurance in Montana until March 31 1920. Financial figures for year 1918 show paid up capital 200000 assets 6821049.56 liabilities 6587077.52 net surplus 33342.03 and stated surplus 233342.03 based on December 31 1918 statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Life Assurance Society of
United States
Des Moines
Iowa
Montana
I. Geo. P. Porter
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
New York City
New York
Netaur
Rivas
de ES Poel
Insurance Statement of Equitable Life Assurance 1918
The Equitable Life Assurance of New York filed a sworn statement on December 31 1918 under Montana law showing capital of 100000.00 and 1918 income of 119819535.42 with liabilities 598787107.25 and net income 12926812.58. The figure for surplus to policyholders is 13026812.58. The document is signed by the official here end.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fifth Avenue Hotel
E. D. Coleman
Corrigan
Thos
Steelman
Claude Austin
Pearl ‘Premial
Bob‘ Murry
Chas. Johnson
Leonard Waller
Kinney
Elsie
Clarence Kinney
Mrs. Kinney
Missouri River
Steve Watts
George Aitkens
P. H. Austin
Leon Ketchum
Mrs. Ketchum
U.S. Land Office
George Schneider
Walsh News
Lower Whitewater
George P. Porter
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