Italy Declares War on Germany Setting Stage for Global Conflict
Italy announces war on Germany as troops move toward Saloniki to aid the Entente on the Macedonian front. Berlin reports Romania’s entry into the war with the Entente, and hints at a possible German-Romanian clash. Greek territory occupation by Athenian forces stirs public feeling amid sparse front details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Germany
Saloniki
Macedonia
Berlin
Roumania
Associated Press
Romania
Austria Hungary
Bucharest
Federal Council
Athens
Albania
Notice for Publication Contest of Homestead Entry
Department of the Interior notifies unknown heirs of Minnie Phil nys deceased that Nels Larson Ers land Walsh Montana filed July 19 1916 to contest and cancel their homestead Entry No 024996 for multiple parcels in Township 36 North Range 34 East Montana Meridian. The contest alleges abandonment lack of cultivation and failure to meet the 20 acre cultivation requirement. Heirs must file an answer within twenty days after the fourth publication and serve a copy on the contestant. dates listed: Sept 1 8 15 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Minnie Phil"nys
Nels Larson Ersland
Walsh
Montana
Syzsey
Nwysem
Seyswy
Nyswy
Neysey
Swiaswy
Montana Meridian
OSI
Montana homestead final proof filed for Saco land
Frank P. Taylor of Saco Montana filed intent for final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on sections 18 and 19 in township 32 north range 34 Montana meridian. The hearing is before US Commissioner W D Miller at Saco October 2 1916. Witnesses are James Reid Albert C Bione Fred H Lee and Samuel Erickson all of Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Lands Office
Glasgow
Mont
Frank P. Taylor
Sacco
Montana
Sey
N. Rance
Montana Meridian
W D. Miller
U S
Saco
James Reid
Albert C. Bione
Fred H. Lee
Samuel Erickson
Thomas R. Jones
Chicken Dinner Draws Crowds at Methodist Aid Dinner
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church served a chicken dinner in the Grand theatre building on Tuesday. Hungry patrons crowded in early for seating and enjoyed a large chicken pie plus assorted delicacies and seasonal fruits. The event was a financial success and well received by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
The
Methodist Church
Grand Theatre
Aid Society
Card of Thanks for help after loss of son and brother
The Johnson family thanks friends and neighbors for assistance during the recent sad rites for their son and brother. They also express gratitude for the beautiful floral offerings from Mrs. and Mrs. E. E. Johnson and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Johnson
How to Kill Flies With Odors and Screens
Practical fly control tips from an old guide describe using equal parts oil of pennyroyal and lamp oil on blotting paper, lavender oil on a sponge, and carbolic acid on a hot shovel. It advises tight door and window screening, self operating fly eradicators, removing stains from shaded window coverings, and careful cleaning with benzine and hot water.
Dance for soldiers at Odd Fellows hall raises funds
Nearly every town with soldiers on the border collected for the troops with a dance at the Odd Fellows hall. A large crowd attended. hall and music donated. receipts about $60. Prizes from Grille cafe and ericksons orchestra entertained guests. Funds will be sent to the front in an appropriate form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
Grille Cafe
H. R. Knowlton
Hawkins files for final proof on homestead land at Saco
George R Hawkins of Saco Montana filed notice to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on SI 25 33N 33E Montana Meridian. Proof will be before W D Miller US Commissioner at Saco, with witnesses John A White Charles W Morris Charles Williams Jess Knapp all of Saco.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Glasgow
Mont
George R. Hawkins
Saco Montana
Montana
Meridian
W D. Miller
U S
Saco
John A. White
Charles W. Morris
Charles Williams
Jess Knapp
Thomas R. Jones
Register
Dr Cherry to Stay at W H Taylors After Sept 3
The notice states Dr. Cherry will sleep at the residence of W. H. Taylor after September 3. No other details are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cherry
W. H. Taylor
Local Happenings In Saco And Surrounding Area
Community notices from Saco cover dances at the L O O F hall and an Odd Fellows event, parish services, theatre appearances by John Barrymore, and a Vermont of local business moves. Reports mention new Equity store manager Richard Menke, farm tasks, threshing, and farm equipment demonstrations.
Election results highlight county treasurer race
Tuesday's voting settled many contests with some nominees expected to win and others appearing hopeful but ultimately losing. The report notes a costly campaign by all candidates and lists a near count, naming County Treasurer candidates H. L. Hart and Ernest O. Hedrick.
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H. L. Hart Ernest O. Hedrick
Local social notes and Montana wool market update
Lower Whitewater residents host visitors and church events while Violet Lingrey returns from Malta for teacher exams. Equity picnic at Milk River Bridge draws crowds. Mrs Joe Albus wins first prize rocking chair. Montana wool production reaches 25 million pounds at 30 cents per pound as John D. Holliday urges higher-grade sheep and better marketing to sustain gains.
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Equity
Milk River Bridge
Joe-Albus
Montana
John D. Holliday
National Wool Warehouse and Storage Company
Placer
Holliday
Notice of Homestead Final Proof by Alvin Knapp in Saco
Alvin Knapp of Saco Montana who filed a homestead entry on January 29 1914 Serial 024869 for multiple sections in T33N R33E Montana Meridian has filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim before W D Miller U S Commissioner at Saco Montana on October 2 1916 with witnesses Jesse Knapp Boner Zezer William Hawkins and Lee Shackkein all of Saco Montana.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Glasgow
Mont
Alvin Knapp
Saco
Montana
Sey NW
Neyswy
Montana Meridian
W. D. Miller
U. S
Jesse Knapp
Boner Zezer
William ‘Hl Hawkins
Lee Shackkein
Sace, Montana
Big Picnic Saturday at Milk River Bridge
Crowds from town and nearby areas gathered last Saturday at Milk River bridge for a day of socializing and games. The organizing committee led by McKee Anderson Wr. Davis and Frank Whiting staged numerous activities, promoting community spirit and harmonious local progress. The Saco Independent thanks the Whitewater Local committee for an enjoyable outing and offers support to bring neighbors together.
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Milk River Bridge
Saco
McKee
Anderson
Davis
Frank Whiting
Saco Independent
Whitewater
Community notes from Keeler News and surrounding area
Local items report burials and family events in Keeler area including a funeral at Qually cemetery for a child. Clarence Nelson constructing a granary. visits among Campbell, Dickson, Gassaman, and Accola families. baby christening for Ovey Knutson. Rev White and Rev Page preaching and organizing Sunday School. summer school in Glasgow. threshing by Sam Haben. sympathy extended for bereavement. travellings and renovations for new homes. a Sunday School picnic planned near Palmer Gaadhe ranch. an aid society meeting deemed successful. Miss Olga Misterosen returning from Hook Junction. travel plans for James Ardat. a case of death from whooping cough. car accident involving Emmett Crow. young Joseph Herold dies at 1 year 11 months. funeral by Rev Hendrickson. pallbearers named Anna Ebersold, Anna Hatton, Elenor Johnson and Ferm Hudspeth.
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Qually
Clarence Nelson
Campbell
Dickson
Miss Accola
Miss Gassaman
Ovey Knutson
W. H. Mann
Glasgow
White
Ebersord
Margaret Campbell
Sam ‘Haben
A. B. Duncan
Rev. White
Rev. Page
Ebersoi Show House
Hegemyer
Terra Hant
Indiana
Hickock
Hinsdale
Palmer Gaadhe Ranch
Theo Thompson
Olga Misterosen
He Hook
Dakota
William Ardat
N. D
Rock Island
James
Emmett Crow
Ilinsdale
B. A. Acpineel
Joseph Herold
E. E. Johnson
Hendrickson
Ovelock
Anna Ebersold
Anna Hatton
Elenor Johnson
Ferm Hudspeth
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Mania
Montana Railroad
Great Northern
Mondak
Shelby
United States
Vagts
J. R. McAllister
Marshal Hotel
Lawrence E. Kennedy
Grand Forks
B. P. Sandlie
J. M. Nelsin
M. EB
Menke
E.E. Miller
First National Bank
Manterville
Minn
Kramer
Helena
Windsor Hotel
Ada Jepson
Bear Creek
Wisconsin
Emma Sommers
Richard Menke
Saenn
Vandalia
John Barrymore
A. Genneken
Jim Leach
Chester
al Rider
Hazel Dawn
the Grand
William Genneken
Wilkes
Wooldridge
J. D. Wilkes
Lucy Wyse
Carl Liljegreen
Co-operative
Olson Bros
Keefer
C.W.G. Bowery
Charley
Canada
Leonard Mole
Oscar
Arthur Sommers
Huntley— Tatham-ranch
Montana Association
Montana Bankers’ Association
Miles City
T. B. James
Fort Worth
Texas
N-N
C. C. Miller
Geo. Dutro
Thos. Landson
Dudley Jones
L. H. Schaller
A. J. Barrett
Phillips County
Dodson
Roy Westhiena
Valleytown
Crandon
North Dakota
Jim Pinkerman
Company G
Jim
Danial Boyle
Andrew C. Birkland
C. C. Mills
L. D. Bates
Joe Hartman
Marvin P. Jones
S. H. Winkenweder
Fred C. Gabrial
J. W. Callicotte
Flora Sims
John J. Brennan
Lower Whitewater
Levi Osier
J. W. Pinkerman
Levi O Ser
Joe Alhrs
Harold Wang
Glascock
O. C. Busshear
Big Picnie
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