Cooper, Carnell Paper Date: 01-24-1918 Page: 1918-1 Alzada was the scene of a shocking tragedy last Friday when Fred Gillard, known as “Shorty,” shot and killed Carnell Cooper. Both men were ranch hands employed on the Cross Anchor ranch in Wyoming, about 30 miles south of Alzada and while in town Friday got in to a card game over which a dispute arose and both men became quite abusive and threatening in their manners. Bystanders interferred and succeeded in pacifying the men for time, but Gillard held a grudge and left the place and purchased a Colt Automatic with which he returned and started trouble anew. Cooper evidently attempted to avoid further trouble and went out the rear door of the saloon and when he reached the back yard Gillard overtook him and began shooting. The first shot hit Cooper in the head and he dropped dead. After he was down his assailant fired two more shots, one taking effect in the neck and the other in the left shoulder. Gillard immediately gave himself up to the authorities and was placed in the county jail at Ekalaka. Monday he had a preliminary hearing before Justice E. H. Johnson at Ekalaka and was bound over to the District Court. Brandamihl, Otto 01-24-1918 Page: 1918-1 Word announcing the death of Otto Brandamihl, a member of Company I has been received here. Brandamihl was with the American expeditionary force in France and his death was due to pneumonia. Before entering the service he resided at Calumet and has a sister residing at that place. Otto Brandamihi has been a resident of Fallon County for some time and at the outbreak of war tendered his services to the government, enlisting with Company I. Morris, Margaret H. Paper Date: 03-20-1918 Page: 1918-1 Mrs. R. E. Morris is dead. Such was the sad intelligence conveyed to Baker people Wednesday morning. Mrs. Morris has been sick but a few days and her sudden passing away came as a great shock to the community in which she had lived so long, and in which her friends were numbered by her acquaintances. She took sick with pneumonia Monday the 14th, and gradually became worse until the death messenger beckoned and her soul fled the pain racked body at 8:80 Wednesday morning and took its place with the Maker above, being sick just nine days. Margaret H. Driesbach was a native of Ohio; being born at Alliance in that state November 24, 1876, and was married to R. E. Morris November 5, 1904. They resided on a ranch northeast of Baker until 1909 when they moved to this place and erected one of the first houses built in Baker. This has been their home ever since that time and during their residence here Mrs. Morris had been quite active in social welfare work and it was with a great deal of pride that she watched the town grow from a straggling unkempt village to a clean and prosperous city. The deceased leaves her husband six children, 3 boys and 3 girls, father and one brother to mourn her death in the prime of life. The father resides at Westfield, Penn., and the brother at Duluth, Minn. Her mother and one brother preceeded her to the Great Beyond. Mrs. Morris was a member of the Eastern Star and of the Episcopal church. The funeral services will be held from the Congregational church Friday morning at 10:30, Rev. C. F. Curtis officiating. Burial in the local cemetery. Mr. Morris and the six motherless children have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow. Collins, Alvin Death: 02-05-1918 Page: 1918-1 Alvin Norman Collins, who went down with the Tuscania when the vessel was sunk by a German U-boat on February 5th, off the north coast of Ireland, was the first Carter county boy to lose his life at the hands of the enemy-the first to die for us who remain at home. Young Collins left Ekalaka, Montana, on December 7, 1917, with nine other boys, volunteers from Carter county, and entered his country’s service as a member of Company T, 7th Battalion, 20th Engineers, enlisting at Billings. The young man came from Wisconsin several years ago, and took a homestead in Montana. He was well known and well spoken of in this vicinity, where he was employed on the ranch of County Commissioner Snow. He also worked for Mayor Holt of Ekalaka and E. Schaffner at Baker. He was a man of powerful physique and giant strength. He was unmarried, and as most of his relatives live at Marinette, Wisconsin, that place was given as his residence when his name first appeared in the list of those lost on the sunken transport. One sister, Miss Lillie Collins, lives near Ekalaka. Befitting memorial services in honor of the dead soldier will be held as soon as arrangements can be made. Barber, Perry Paper Date: 05-02-1918 Page: 1918-2 We are in receipt of the sad news of the death of Mr. Perry A. Barber, well known in this part of the country. The funeral of the late Perry A. Barber was held from the home of J. P. McCall, Davenport, Ia., Wednesday 1 P.M., and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends. The Rev. Williams was officiating. His words of sympathy to the bereaved ones were much appreciated. All the brothers and sisters were present. The floral offering were many and most beautiful. The remains were laid to rest in Port Byron cemetery. The pallbearers were relatives of the deceased, B. A. Barber, F. A. Barber, G. Brandt, C. W. Brown, E. H. McCall and T. K. McCall. The deceased was born near Port Byron, Ill., Sept. 1867. On March l3, 1895, he was married to Metta J. McCall at LeClaire and the couple moved to Moline to make their home. Mr. Barber was employed as foreman of the storing department at the Moline Plow Co. until February, 1912, when he resigned and went to farming near Baker, Mont. In January, 1917, he was trampled by a horse and never recovered from the accident. The deceased is survived by his and George H., of Davenport: two sisters, Mrs. George Brandt of Port Byron, Mrs. C. A. Brown of Elgin, Ill., two brothers, Bert A., of Sioux Falls, S. D., Frank of Centerville, Wis., and three grandchildren. Olsen, Peter Death: 4-17-1918 Page: 1918-2 Peter Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Olson, died at the Bismarck hospital, Bismarck, N. D., Wednesday April 17, after a lingering illness. Mr. Olsen suffered a serious attack of pneumonia in January last year from which he never fully recovered. Another attack was experienced last month, and he was taken to Bismarck March 11. All that skilled physicians and loving care could do was done, but death came in the prime of life. Deceased was born in Hitterdahl, Clay county, Minnesota, January l4, 1894. Was confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran church at Hiland Grove, August 23, 1908 by Rev. P. P. Hedenstrom. In 1909 he moved to Montana with his parents who settled on their farm 5 miles west of Carlyle. Peter was of a quiet and kind disposition. A devoted son, kind brother and true friend. His loss is felt by all who knew him. The sorrowing father, mother, and brother Oliver, two sisters, Selma and Alma, have the sympathy of their many friends. The funeral was held Sunday. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Carlyle. Rev. H. L. Anderson officiated. “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to thy way.” Ps. 119:9. Lewis, Mrs. Frank Paper Date: 05-02-1918 Page: 1918-2 Mrs. Frank E. Lewis died suddenly Monday morning at the Damon Hotel. Where she and her husband were stopping for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis drove to Baker Sunday afternoon from their farm south of Webster, and Mrs. Lewis was not considered dangerously ill, although she had been a sufferer of tuberculosis for some time. During the night she became much worse and passed away at 3 A. M. The body was prepared for burial by L. Price and the remains shipped to Alexander, S. D.. The deceased was born June 27, 1893 and was 24 years of age. She leaves a husband and two small children, one about two years old and a baby one month old. Curtis, Baby Girl Paper Date: 04-11-1918 Page: 1918-2 The four weeks old daughter of Rev, and Mrs. Curtis died Monday afternoon. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Anderson and the remains placed in the local cemetery. Four of the Boy Scouts acted, as pall bearers. Westrope, Gerald Dean Death: 04-18-1918 Page: 1918-2 Gerald Dean Westrope, the four day old child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Westrope of Willard, died Thursday morning, April 18. The funeral services held Saturday, conducted by Rev. Curtis, and the body was buried in Bonnievale cemetery. Hale, Carl P. Paper Date: See Dates Below Page: 1918-2 04-08-1918: A sad accident was that at Ollie Monday morning when the life of C. P. Hale was snuffed out by the accidental discharge of a revolver. Mr. Hale was prominent in business circles at Ollie and was wel1 known in Baker, and the news of his untimely death was a shock to his many acquaintances. The story of the shooting as told by the witnesses examined proved that the shooting was purely accidental. Sunday evening he announced to his wife that he had sold the gun and Monday morning upon arising went to the kitchen where his wife was preparing breakfast and secured a pair of pliers with which to fix the revolver before taking it down town. He was working with it in the sitting room when Mrs. Hale heard a report and rushed in to find her husband on the floor in a dying condition, the bullet taking effect in the head. The man lived about seven minutes but was unable to utter a word before dying. 04-11-1918: Upon receipt of the news here Coroner Meyran started for Ollie at once accompanied by C. J. Dousman, F. F. Kelling, R. F. Smith and R. H. Deebach. After examining about seven witnesses the coroners’ jury, composed of R. F. Smith, R. H. Deebach, C. E. Campbell, E. C. Stark, L. Greiner and Donald Sutherland, returned a verdict as follows: “Before L. S. Meyran, coroner of Fallon County, in the matter of the death of Carl P. Hale we, the coroner’s jury, in the above entitled matter find that Carl P. Hale came to his death Monday, April 8th, 1918, at 7:30 A. M. by the accidental discharge of a revolver while cleaning.” Carl P. Hale was a man 34 years of age and came to Ollie about 2½ years ago where he was manager of the Mandan Lumber Co. He was married and leaves a wife and two children. The deceased was a member of the Odd Fellow lodge and a number from Baker attended the funeral which was held at Ollie Thursday. The remains were interred in the Ollie cemetery. Vaughn, Son of Garner Paper Date: 09-12-1918 Page: 1918-3 The 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Garner C. Vaughn, who reside near Knobs, met with a serious accident Wednesday afternoon white riding home from school. Those who witnessed the accident say the boy drove the horse over a wire gate that was lying on the ground and the animal became entangled in the wire and was thrown to the ground with the boy underneath. When help reached the lad he was unconscious, being badly bruised from head to foot, his chest crushed and ribs broken. He was taken to the Elizabeth hospital and it was found his internal injuries would prove fatal. The boy was still alive Thursday morning but the doctors in charge stated that he would not live through the day. The accident is a most regrettable one and the family is broken hearted over the affair. The lad was a bright youngster and a great favorite with his school mates and will be greatly missed at the school house as well as at his home. Chase, Nellie Paper Date: 09-08-1918 File#: Page: 1918-3 The death of Mrs. Earl Chase last Sunday morning at three o’clock comes as a sad shock to the entire community. With her husband and two children she has resided on their homestead near Webster since coming to Montana some eight years ago. She was a kind, thoughtful and loving wife and mother, always putting the thoughts of the family comforts before her own. While living in our midst she has won many friends to whom she has endeared herself, by her lovable disposition and beautiful character, and by whom she will ever be missed. She was ever ready with a helping hand to the needy and was one of our most interested and loyal Red Cross workers and even during her illness did not lose interest in the work. She had not been well during the summer and an attack of pneumonia hastened the end. She taken to bed last Wednesday and Dr. Sherrill of Camp Crook was called Thursday and everything that kind friends and relatives could do for her comfort was done. Saturday evening she apparently felt much better and remarked that she was so tired. She thought she would sleep awhile. Death came so peaceful that relatives and friends watching by her bedside scarcely realized that she had passed to the great beyond. Mrs. Nellie Hunt-Chase was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hunt of Pisgah, Harrison County, Iowa. She was born at that place and was 33 years, 10 months and 10 days of age. Beside her husband and two children, Paul and Bernice, she leaves a large number of relatives and friends here to mourn her sudden demise. The remains were accompanied to her old home at Pisgah, Iowa, by her husband and two children, and Mr. Chase’s father, Mr. Aseoph Chase where interment will take place. Beside her father and mother, two brothers and two sisters at Pisgah, she leaves, a host of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. The sympathy of the entire neighborhood goes out to the bereaved relatives in their hour of affliction. Pederson, Harold Paper Date: 08/22/1918 Page: 1918-3 Among the names mentioned in the casualty list Monday as sent from France by General Pershing, were two young men from this part of the state. Harold Pederson, whose residence address is given as Webster, Montana, is reported as severely wounded. The nearest relative mentioned is Mrs. Elsie Pederson of the same place. The other young man mentioned is from Carter county and is Guy C. Caudill of Boyes. He is reported as missing in action and the list gives Andrew F. Caudill as next of kin. Williams, Harry Death: 09-02-1918 Page: 1918-3 Henry Williams has just received word that his brother, Harry Wi1liams made the supreme sacrifice, giving his life while in action in France September 2. Harry was one of the first of our patriotic young men to answer his countrys call and left with Company I. He was a young man of sterling worth and high character and proved his worth by his courageous deeds while engaged on the. battlefield with the enemy, and his great sacrifice made for the good of the world’s humanity. He was well known to many in the surrounding country, all of whom were his friends and join in expression of the most heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved parents, brothers and sisters, and we hope the thoughts of the great victory just won in the greatest cause that humanity ever fought for, may add comfort to their aching hearts and that the cause for which he gave his life may live forever. Stillabower, Walter V. Death: 04-20-1918 Page: 1918-3 Chas Noftsker has received a letter conveying the sad information of the death of Walter V. Stillabower, at Ft. Wright, N. Y. Walter Stillabower at one time taught the Noftsker school south of Baker and was well known in that vicinity. His home was at Bondville, Ill., and he enlisted in the army some time ago. While at Ft. Wright he contracted pneumonia and died there April 20th. Baker, Baby Boy Paper Date: 07-04-1918 File#: Page: 1918-3 Word has been received in the city announcing the death of the 18 months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. L B. Baker at Miles City Wednesday. The child had the measles, which developed into pneumonia and death resulted. He was an unusually bright little fellow and his early death comes as a shock to the parents. Miss Edna Baker of this city went to Miles City Wednesday to be with the bereaved parents. Soper, William Death: 08-16-1918 Page: 1918-3 Word was received Saturday by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Soper of Webster announcing the death of their son William at Minneapolis. He resided at Thunder Hawk, S. D., and was traveling agent for the Acme Harvester Co. The forepart of 1ast week he was taken to Minneapolis to receive treatment for rheumatism of which he was a sufferer. His heart was affected by the disease and died at the hospital Friday. The deceased was born August 24. 1884, thus being nearly 34 years o1d at the time of his death. He was married twelve years ago, and besides the wife, leaves a son four years of age. Mr. Soper was a Mason of high standing and possessed a large circle of friends who will be grieved to learn of his death in the prime of life. Mrs. H. A. Soper left Sunday morning for Minneapolis to attend the funeral of her son. Sinclair, Harold Death: 10-05-1918 Page#: 1814-4 Dean Sinclair received a message Monday from the War Department informing him that his son Harold, previously reported as missing, had been killed in action. Ever since the young man was reported missing the family has lived in hopes that he would be discovered in some prison camp, hospital or some other out of the way place and would eventually return home. The message from the War Department, however, has settled all doubt and they now know that Harold died the death of a hero while fighting for the cause of humanity on the battle field of France. The family has the sympathy of the community in the loss of their son, but may the cause for which he so nobly gave his life lessen their sorrow. That Harold Sinclair was a good soldier and well thought of by his comrades is attested by the following letter received by Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sinclair. The letter was written by a lieutenant of the 127th Inf. and in telling of the young man’s death he states that Harold was killed in action, while advancing, by a machine gun shot. He was struck in the head and died instantly. The lieutenant further states that “This happened during the Argonna offensive and near the village of Gesnes, about 900 yards east of same on the 5th day of October, 1918, at about 8 o’clock A. M. He was a very quiet chap, always attending his duties as becomes a good soldier. Was buried where he fell. Private Drotta of Webster, Kansas, and Private Sinclair had received cigars from German prisoners captured during the attack and had made fun over the poor German smokes. Was wounded on August 29, 1918, in the terrific onslaught on enemy positions under Juvigny and sent to hospital from which he returned to the Company on the 25th of September, 1918. He made a splendid exhibition of perserverence and on that account was always pointed out to other men as a good soldier. The night before the attack he said it would have been better for him to remain in hospital a bit longer, but that his, desire was to be with the Company and his boys. (Signed) Leon M. Gurda, 1st Lieut. 127th Inf. Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair also received the following letter from Holger Trandurn telling about their brave son: I received your welcome letter and will try and answer the best I can. We have the report here that Harold was instantly killed Oct. 5, while going “over the top” or in action, by a machine gun bullet. It happened on the Argonne front. I was sick in the hospital at the time, having a battle with the influenza, which almost got me. Harold was a true hearted, brave lad and was well liked by all the boys. It would be hard to find as good a soldier as Harold was. Clell Bellis, who was also from Baker, got it in the same battle. I certainly do miss them. I do not know how to write and explain, but if I ever get back to Baker I will try and tell all I know. Palmer, Jack Death: 08/04/1918 Page#: 1918-4 BAKER BOY IS KILLED AT FRONT JACK PALMER MAKES SUPREME SACRIFICE IN BATTLE IN FRANCE AUGUST 4 HAD MANY FRIENDS IN BAKER Was a Former Member of Company But Was With 127th Regiment When Killed There’s a gold star in the window That a story tells to me— Of a brave lad who has fallen In the cause of liberty. Silent, yet with force and power It portrays both strong and true One has made that sacrifice Such as only patriots do. There’s a gold star in the window, Made by mother’s quaking hand. She, her all, through him, has given Meeting thus the stern demands. Yet today, throughout the Nation There are those that give no aid; Not a thrift stamp have they purchased For no bond, even yet have paid. There’s a gold star in the window, May that gold star all inspire To support and lend assistance And of such to never tire. May it rouse that latent feeling “To my home I will be true” May I stir to tireless action Everyone to up and do. The first member of Company I to make the supreme sacrifice on the battle field of France has been reported. Jack Palmer, is the young man and he was killed in battle August 4th. He was not with his old company at the time he met his death, but had been transferred some time ago with several other Baker boys to the 127th regiment. Yong Palmer was well known to many of the residents of the county as well as Baker and while it grieves his friends to learn of his death the fact that he died defending the country he loved, lessens the sorrow and makes us all proud of the gallant young men who are so nobly and heroically fighting the big fight over the sea. Mrs. R. L. McIntyre, a sister of young Palmer, and who resides, at Townsend, Mont., received the message several days ago conveying the sad news, and it has just been received in Baker by friends. Swing, Conrad Paper Date: 10-10-1918 Page: 1918-5 CAUSE OF DEAD NOT KNOW Conrad Swing, Well Known In Baker, Dies At Great Lakes Training Station—Funeral Friday A message received Monday conveyed the sad intelligence of the death of another Fallon county young man while in the service of his Country. Conrad Swing is the new name to be added to the honor roll of this county as another to offer up his life. Word was received by the parents Monday notifying them of the death of their son at the Great Lakes Training Station, near Chicago. Young Swing was formerly deputy sheriff for M. E. Jones and was well known throughout the county. His home was at Carlyle where his parents and several brothers and sisters reside. Shortly after war was declared Swing enlisted in the navy and was assigned to the above mentioned station where he remained up until the time of his death. Eric Conrad Swing was about twenty-four years of age and was an excellent young man with a large circle of close friends. He was a member of the Odd Fellow lodge of Baker. The body was shipped to Carlyle and the funeral will be conducted from that place Friday afternoon with burial in the local cemetery there. Impressive Services for Deceased Held at Carlyle Friday. Many Attend From Baker The funeral of the late Conrad Swing was held at Carlyle Friday afternoon and the remains laid at rest in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. Rev. Anderson of Baker conducted the funeral services at the church and the sermon was eloquent and very impressive. The Carlyle choir sang several beautiful selections during the service at the church. The casket was draped with the American flag and piled high with beautiful floral tributes. The Fallon county officials and the Odd Fellows of Baker had two handsome designs among the many received. Along the drive to the grave small American flags were placed and the body conveyed between the rows of the colors for which the young man gave his life. At the grave the Baker Odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a member, with the Ollie Odd Fellows, took charge and the remains were consigned to their last resting place under the auspices of this order. About twenty cars of Odd Fellows and friend~ attended the funeral from Baker. Indeed will this entire community miss Conrad Swing for he was a man of sterling worth and his friends were numbered by the score. The flag on the, court house was placed at half mast in his honor. BUY LIBERTY BONDS CARD OF THANKS The undersigned desire to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Baker Lodge of the Odd Fellows and Sister Lodge of Rebekahs for the kind sympathy and floral contributions extended at the death and funeral of our beloved son and brother. MR. and MRS. ERICK SWING MR. and MRS. H. STORKEL. MR. and MRS. H. STERNQUIST A. SWING 10-24-1918 Speiser, John Henry Paper Date: 10-03-1918 Page: 1918-5 Deed Was Committed Twenty-Five Miles Southwest of’ Ekalaka the Forepart of September The finding of the body of John Henry Speiser Wednesday afternoon brought to a close a search that had been in progress since the fore part of the week. It was Sunday afternoon that it first became known that Mr. Speiser was missing, this knowledge being gained by his brother Fred, who had made a trip to his brother’s ranch on that day for a short visit. On arriving at the place Fred noticed that things about the ranch seemed somewhat neglected, in fact the finding of some pigs, one of which was dead and another about starved aroused the suspicion that an accident or foul play had occurred. Searching parties were organized that afternoon and that evening Fred came to town after help, informing the sheriffs office of his experiences and arranging for the organizing of a larger party the next day. On Monday about fifty neighbors and townsmen covered the surrounding country in the search and this was kept up by neighbors Tuesday and also on Wednesday, when John Butler and Lloyd Dague made the discovery late that day about a mile southeast of the ranch in the gumbo butte country. Word was then dispatched to town and that evening Coroner C. K. Putnam accompanied by Sheriff Boggs and Attorney Rudolph Nelstead went to the spot, gathered some evidence and brought the body to Ekalaka. The inquest was held yesterday afternoon and the testimony secured brought forth the knowledge that Mr. Speiser had been missing about three weeks, that the articles missing from his ranch were an axe and a shot gun and that the general supposition was that the deceased had probably started for the cedar breaks after fence posts. When found, the body was badly decomposed and showed signs of haying been lifeless for at least three weeks. The back of the head was caved in, and gave evidence that it had been struck or beaten with some blurt instrument. The only evidence of a struggle in the immediate neighborhood was the finding of some rocks that had been moved and a patch of grass that showed as if it had been trampled upon. Nothing has been found so far of either the axe, gun or Mr. Speiser’s hat. Witnesses who were on the spot discredited all possibility of an accident, giving no credence to the chance that he may have fallen from a cliff or hillside. No sign seemed to appear, that the body had been dragged or moved and the general opinion was the Mr. Speiser had been murdered by some party or parties unknown on the spot where the body was found, although considering the time since the death occurred, many indications of this kind could have been covered over. The absence of the gun and axe tends to show that the death of Mr. Speiser was caused by another person and no efforts will be spared to endeavor to find and punish the guilty party or parties. Owing to the state of condition of the body, burial was made necessary immediately following the inquest, and was in charge of Funeral Director C. K. Putnam last evening. Later we learn that Berry Doby has been arrested charged with the crime. It is understood there had been trouble between the two men for some time past and on different occasions Doby threatened Speiser. Doby was lodged in the jail at Ekalaka to await trial. Johnstone, Fred Paper Date: 10-18-1918 Page: 1918—6 The death of Fred M. Johnstone last Friday came as a shock to the entire neighborhood. Death was caused by pneumonia. Fred had only recently returned from Camp Lewis, Washington, where he had gone in hopes of becoming one of Uncle Sam’s soldiers, but failed to pass the examination because of trouble with his heart. Last winter while visiting in the east he suffered an attack of pneumonia which left him in a weakened condition and unable to resist the attack of Spanish influenza, which rapidly developed in to pneumonia. He had grown to manhood in our neighborhood, having come from Rapid City, S. D., with his mother, brothers and sisters some ten years ago. He has attended our school, Sunday school and all social activities and is the first of our young people to be called to the great beyond. He will be missed by a large circle of friends and his relatives left to mourn his sudden demise are his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Johnstone, his two brothers, Glover and Elmer, and three sisters who were unable to be present during his illness and death. The funeral services were, conducted by Rev. Curtis at the cemetery in Baker and were very impresslve and eloquent. The singing by the choir was beautiful and also the lovely floral contributions spoke well of the esteem in which the deceased was held. The pall bearers were friends of the deceased, having grown to manhood together. Following are those from our neighborhood: Frank Rink, Fay Thompson, Roy Jolly and Lester Wolenetz. We extend the sympathy of the entire community to the bereaved family. Vincelette, Alphosine Paper Date: 10-17-1918 Page: 1918-6 Mrs. C. G. Vincelette, a resident of this part of the county, for the past 15 years, died Saturday of paralysis at her home north of the city. The passing of Mrs. Vlncelette not only removes one of the early settlers of this community but also one who commanded the respect of everyone. Her acquaintance was large and to know her was to love her for she was kind in every sense of the word and never spoke disrespectful of anyone. The past two years Mrs. Vincelette had been practically an invalid having suffered paralytic strokes three different times, the last one coming Saturday and resulted in the venerable lady’s death. The funeral was held Tuesday from St. John’s Catholic church in this city where High Mass was celebrated. Rev Father Moscopp conducted the service and delivered an excellent sermon. After the services the remains were placed in the family lot at the Bonnevale cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs; R. Smith, Ed. Lawler, J. D. Thompson, Wesley Thompson, Stenton Rakes and Fred Johnstone. Alphoslne Savage was born in Canada, near Montreal, in 1851 and Wa: aged 67 years and 6 months. Hythecker, Richard Death: 10-13-1918 Page: 1918-6 Richard Leroy, the 7 months old baby of Mr. A. F. Hythecker; died Sunday, October 13 after being sick but a few days with pneumonia. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the house with burial in the local cemetery. Rev. Curtis condueted a short service at the grave. Blaisdell, Clyde Death: 07-30-1918 Page: 1918-6 “Deeply regret to inform you that Sergeant Clyde Blaisdell is officially reported as killed in action, July thirtieth. “HARRIS, Adjutant General.” The above message was received in Baker Friday by the young man’s mother, Mrs. Mary Blaisdell, and tells of another supreme sacrifice made in the defense of flag and country. Clyde Kenneth Blaisdell was 22 Company I, having enlisted when the years of age. He was a member, of Baker Company was first formed. When the Mexican trouble came up he went with the boys to the border. When war with Germany was declared he again enlisted with Company I and remained with that organization until the Company was divided in France, when he was transferred to Co. A, 167th Infantry. It was while in battle July thirtieth with his regiment that he was killed. Delay in sending the message was probably due to military consideration. It is understood that General Pershing may, at his direction, withhold a casualty list until he is positive it will have no military value to the enemy. A brother, Raymond F. Blaisdell; is also in service in France, being a member of the 20th Engineers. “A Boy. of France”, Brave in his uniform he kissed his mother, Then seized his gun; a new and shining toy. She watched him go with sobs she could not smother, This soldier, who was just her little boy. She has the letter that a comrade scrawled her; Her shaking fingers smooth it. Solemn-eyed And dumb she sits, to wonder if he called her And if her son was lonely when he died. She knows the agony of war infernal; She sees a slim young body, maimed and cold; Yet death itself has made his youth eternal, Because her boy will never now grow old. That smooth, clear brow will never furrow after The cares of life bleach darker hairs to gray, Those firm, clean lips grow loose with senile laughter, That straightness stoop to doddering decay. There are no cares in death. He sleeps, and never Will wake to age or pain or lost romance. The boy who died will be a boy forever A child of glory and a son of France. Botner, Dick Death Date: 10-22-1918 Page:1918-7 Another well known citizen of the county has answered the death summons and passed to the Great Beyond. Richard Botner, after an illness of three days, died Tuesday evening at the Commercial Hotel of pneumonia. Mr. Botner had been a resident of this county for about eight years and was well known throughout this part of the country. He was a druggist by profession and had worked in the city at different times. Mr. Botner homesteaded a piece of land near Webster when he first came to Montana and spent a great deal of his time on this place up until about six months ago when he bought a drug store at Plevna and has resided at that place since. Carl Richard Botner was born at Ridgeway, Iowa, October 18, 1876, this being 42 years and 4 days old at the time of his death. He was a member of the Baker Lodge of Odd Fellows. The near relatives who survive the deceased are Mrs. Albert Bargen and Mrs. Gullickson, sisters of Ridgeway, Iowa; Ole Botner, Hatton, N. D., Louie Botner and George Botner, brothers, residing in Canada, Mrs. 0. P. Hagen, Minneapolis. The latter, Mrs., 0. P. Hagen, with her husband, arrived in Baker Thursday morning and accompanied the remains back the same day to Ridgeway, Iowa, where the funeral and burial will take place. According to Dr. Meyran, who was making calls at Plevna, he discovered Mr. Botner Tuesday in the rear of his drug store lying on a cot and in the last stages of pneumonia. He immediately summoned help and the sick man was brought to Baker Tuesday afternoon but he was to far gone and died that same evening. Dr. Meyran explains the man had been laid up for three days in the store without any kind of nourishment or medical care, and was very low when found. Jasperson, A. C. Death: 10-20-1918 Page: 1918-7 Residents’ of Baker were shocked Sunday when they learned’ that A. C. Jasperson one of the early settlers of the city, had died early in the morning. Mr. Jasperson was taken sick with influenza about two weeks ago and later on pneumonia developed. While it was known that he was very sick it was not until Saturday that his friends realized he could not recover, and at 4 o’clock Sunday morning his spirit winged its way to its maker. Albert C. Jasperson was aged 33 years, 11 months and 21 days, and came to this city about seven years ago from Wibaux, and has taken an active interest in Baker ever since coming here. He was chief of the volunteer fire department and as leader of this organization has rendered the city efficient service on numerous occasions. Mr. Jasperson was also a member of the Baker Lodge of Odd Fellows. The remains’ were taken to Wibaux Wednesday where the funeral was held with burial at that place. Besides the wife, the deceased leaves a father and mother, four brothers and five sisters to mourn his death. The relatives who were in the city and accompanied the remains to Wibaux were the mother and a brother of Aberdeen, and A. N. Jasperson and wife of Miles City. CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend our thanks to everyone who so kindly aided and assisted the family during the sickness and death of A. C. Jasperson. We especially wish to thank the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. MRS. A. C. JASPERSON MRS. N. JASPERSON A. N. JASPERSON. Kees, Mary Jean Death: 10-10-1918 Page 1918-7 Mary Jean Kees, age eight months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Kees, died October 10, 1918, about 8 P. M., the cause of, her death being pneumonia. Mary Jean was a very healthy and jolly baby. She was just becoming of interest to everybody when she was taken away. Mary Jean was born January 28, 1918. Funeral services were held in the cemetery on account of Mr. and Mrs. Kees not being able to come. Rev. C. W. Anthony performed the ceremony. She leaves to mourn her grief her parents and her sister, Phylis Kees. Buy War Savings Stamps— IN MEMORY OF BABY KEES Hold her little shroud about her, Softest folds of snowy white; Grieving hearts must do without her, She is in the land of light. Clasp the tiny waxen fingers, O’er the peaceful slumbering breast; Close the tender eyelids gently, Mary Jean has gone to rest. Mary Jean has gone to rest Where no earthly cares annoy; In the mansions of the blest, Filled with pleasure, peace and joy. On her downy coffin pillow, Lay the darling little head; Lay the precious sleeper softly In her strange and lowly bed. Never more shall pain’s keen arrows Pierce that sweet and gentle form; She is safe from every evil, Safe from every earthly storm. To that blessed far off country, There your darling one has gone, Think not that she passed thru darkness, Wandering fearful and alone. Jesus loves the little children; He has borne her o’er the flood And has laid the treasure safely On the bosom of her God. Mayfield, Horace Death: 10-24-1915 Page: 1918-7 Word has reached Baker that Horace B. Mayfield died Monday in Chicago after a brief illness of influenza. Mr. Mayfield was a prominent rancher residing south of Baker and had many friends in this vicinity who will be sorry to learn of his death. DIED IN ST. LOUIS The Times was in error in its last issue when it stated that Horace B Mayfield died in Chicago. He was in St. Louis when death came. We take the following from the Camp Crook Gazette which explains the death: Horace B. Mayfield died last Sunday night in a hospital at St. Louis, from the effects of an attack of influenza. In company with B. Pendleton, he left for St. Louis about two weeks ago with a shipment of horses, and while there was attacked with the prevailing malady. Mrs. Mayfield was notified, and left here early Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Book Craft, to attend the funeral which was to have taken place today at Tyler, Texas, the old home of the deceased. Mr. Mayfield was in business here for several years. and for twelve years has been extensively engaged in horse raising on Horse Creek, in partnership with Book Craft. He had numerous friends here who sincerely regret his untimely death. Soper, Mrs. Willy Paper Date: 10-29-1918 Page: 1918-8 Mrs. Willy Soper, a well known and highly respected former resident of the Webster country, died Tuesday at the home of her uncle, Ferdinand Knick, at Brownton, Minn., where she was visiting. Mrs. Soper contracted influenza and later pneumonia developed which caused her death. The deceased was about 30 years of age and since the death of her husband two months ago, had been making her home with her father, W. C. Gilbert at Hopkins, Minn. The mother died about six weeks ago. Mrs. Soper leaves a child three years old, two sisters and one brother who is now serving in France. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Baker and had many friends in this city who will deeply regret the untimely taking away of this most estimable young lady. The funeral will be held this week Friday at Minneapolis. Mr. H. A. Soper and family of Webster deserve the deepest sympathy of their many friends in their loss. • BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Snapp, Luther I. Paper Date: 10-24-1918 The casualty list of Tuesday contained the name of another Baker boy who met a hero’s death on the battlefield of France. Luther I. Snapp was the young man who was officially reported killed in action. Snapp has made Baker his home for some time previous to the outbreak of the war and boarded and roomed at the Hildreth House. He had no relatives at this place, but a mother and sister reside at Marshalville, Minn. He was well known in this community and had many friends in Baker, being a member of the local lodge of Odd Fellows. Hamman, H. H. Paper Date: 11-22-1918 Page: 1918-8 H. H. Hamman, manager of. the Carpenter-Webster Lumber Co., at Plevna died Sunday, October 20, at the Miles City hospital of pneumonia. Mr. Hamman was one of the most congenial young men in Fallon county and had will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Hamman Infant Paper: 11-22-1918 The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Hamman died at the hospital Friday and the funeral of both was held at Plevna Tuesday afternoon and the remains were shipped to Pomroy Ia. for burial. A grief stricken widow survives who has the sympathy of the community in her hour of sorrow Corey, Arthur Death: 10-24-1918 Page: 1918-8 It is with deep regret that we are again called upon to chronicle the death of another of our Webster boys. Last Thursday morning at five o’clock the spirit of Arthur Corey winged its way ‘to its maker Arthur had been ill about a week having contracted Spanish influenza, while working with a threshing crew, which rapidly developed into pneumonia causing his death. He was a strong, healthy young man and his death comes as a shock to the entire community. He was a dutiful son, kind hearted and thoughtful of the comforts of his parents and brothers and sisters, who will never cease to miss him in their family circle. He realized the seriousness of his illness yet he never complained, and as the hour of death drew near, bade his parents good bye, and assured them that he was not afraid to die, thus proving that he would have made a good soldier had he only lived to realize his highest ambitions. Arthur Corey was born at Conway, N. D., and was 20 years, 10 months and 17 days old. Beside a large circle of friends and neighbors he leaves his parents, 7 brothers and four sisters to mourn his loss. Interment took place Friday afternoon at Baker. The pall bearers were Barton White, Jack Barnes, George Haven and Lester Wolenetz. We extend the sympathy of the neighborhood to the bereaved relatives. Premo, A. Paper Date: 10-31-1918 Page: 1918-8 A. Premo, a former resident of Westmore and well known in this part of the county, died recently at Miles City at the age of 78 years. Mr. Premo first came to Montana as a team driver before the Civil War. Later when war broke out he served with the Union army with distinction through that conflict. The funeral was held at Miles City Sunday and a company of soldiers from Ft. Keogh served as a military escort and accompanied the remains of the old veteran to the cemetery. Buy War Savings Stamps Rink, George Paper: 10-24-1918 Page: 1918-8 George Rink, who has been ill at Camp Dodge for~ the past two weeks of pneumonia, answered the summons of death late Thursday afternoon. He was one of our young men to answer his country’s call July 22, and was a true soldier ready and anxious to go at his country’s call. He had the misfortune to hurt one of his feet in hurdle practice last summer and later underwent an operation for appendicitis and had only been discharged from the hospital six days when he was again taken back with pneumonia. He was a young man of sterling worth and his genial disposition made him a host of friends. He was a dutiful son and brother and of great assistance to his parents while at home. His father was at his bedside when death’s call came. His mother and brothers left Thursday to be present at his funeral which took place at their old home at West Point, Iowa. Beside a host of friends he leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rink and four brothers of Webster, Mrs. Will Montague and Miss Mary Rink, his two sisters, who reside at West Point, to mourn his loss. The sympathy of the entire neighborhood go out to the bereaved relatives. Stewart, Jack Date: 1918 Paper: 1918-8 This paper is again called upon to chronicle the death of another Baker soldier who has given his life for his Country. Jack Stewart who with his brother Will, left Baker in September for the training camp at Camp Dodge. Iowa, succumbed to influenza before he had an opportunity to serve at the front, his supreme desire. His body was shipped to Wilmot, S. D. where his parents now reside. Jack was about 23 years old and was the younger of the two boys. His brother Will is now in France. Jack Stewart was an exemplary young man of high character and sterling worth. and possessed a large circle of friends in this city who will greatly regret hearing of his untimely end. Lane Mrs. Thomas Paper: 11-05-1918 Page: 1918-9 Mrs. Thomas Lane, a resident of Baker for the past eight years, died at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, of influenza after a short illness. Mrs. Lane had gone to Rochester about two weeks before to receive medical treatment and was getting along fine when she contracted influenza. The remains were taken to Hartford, S. D., and the funeral was held Sunday from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Babcock. The deceased was 34 years of age, and besides the husband and parents is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Frank O’Dea of Humboldt, S. D., and Mrs. Baker of Stanley, Wis. Danfield, Paul Paper: 11-05-1918 Page: 1918-9 Paul Danfield, a resident of this county for the last three years, died Monday at the hospital of pneumonia. Danfield had a homestead in the Mill Iron country and during the past summer had been working for Louie Bechtold, south of Baker, and was at this place when taken sick. The deceased was 25 years and 3 days old and came to this country from Wasau, Wis. His father and a brother arrived in the city Tuesday and they accompanied the remains back to Wasau where the funeral will be held. Carmichael, Fred O. Date: See Below Page: 1918-9 10-30-1918 One man instantly killed and another badly hurt was the culmination of a hunting trip of two Baker men Wednesday evening. F. 0. Carmichael and George McRae while in the country after ducks met with one of the most frightful accidents that has yet happened in this vicinity. The men started for the country early in the afternoon going south on the 101 road, and the accident occurred when they were returning to Baker. They were driving the big six cylinder racer and according to witnesses were traveling along at a good rate of speed. The roads are in fair condition and they got along in fine shape until within about four miles of town when in making slight turn near the Hubbard farm the car struck an 18 inch embankment and Carmichael was thrown out, striking on his head with such force as to kill him instantly. McRae, who was driving the car, was unable to control the machine and it crashed through a wire fence, breaking off two posts before it came to a standstill. In going through the fence McRae received several bad cuts about the face, the flesh being laid open to the bone in places. He took the car back to the spot where Fred was thrown out and attempted to put him in the car. George was under the impression that he was unconscious and being unable to rouse him he left him and started to town for help. He was taken to the office of Doctor Young for attention and a car containing Fred Kelling, Jack Daugherty and Peter Shishkowsky at once went out to the scene of the accident and found that Fred was dead. He was placed in the car and the body brought back to Baker and taken to the Price undertaking establishment. Dr. Young examined the body and found where the skull was crushed which he thought must have killed the young man instantly. The accident is a regrettable one as both men were pleasure bent and close friends and that the trip should have such a sad ending is keenly felt by the friends of both. Fred Carmichael has been a resident of Baker and vicinity for the past seven years. He was formerly connected with Paul Collette in the automobile business on Main street, and the past year and a half has been in business for himself, conducting the Electric Service Station and had nice business. He was united in marriage to Miss Lulu Millard June 30,1915. To this union two children were born and who with the young wife survive the deceased. Mr. Carmichael also leaves a mother, three brothers and one sister. The mother, who resides on a ranch near Sumatra, has been summoned and no funeral arrangements will be made until her arrival. The deceased was a member of the Miles City Elks, and was a man well liked and very popular with his associates. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the grief stricken wife with her fatherless children. A coroner’s inquest was held Thursday afternoon before L. S. Meyran to determine the cause of death of F. 0. Carmichael and the following verdict was rendered by the jury: “We, the jury empanelled to try the above entitled case, find that the deceased came to his death by accidentally falling from an automobile while in motion, the driver having lost control of the car. 11-5-1918 The funeral of F. 0. Carmichael was held last Saturday afternoon from the residence and the remains were interred in Bonnievale cemetery. During the funeral the business places were closed as a mark of respect for the deceased. The services were in charge of the Elks of which Fred was a member and the ceremony was very impressive. S. D. McKinnon of Miles City Lodge represented the exalted ruler and conducted the service. After the Elk service Rev. Curtis gave a short talk. The pall bearers were Wm. G. Lang, R. F. Smith, E. S. Booth, C. J. Dousman, Wm. Cassidy and J. W. Warren. Frederick Otho Carmichael, son of Wesley and Mary Carmichael, was born at Bloomington, Ind., October 30, 1881, and lived there until 1905 when he moved to Oklahoma and proved up on a homestead. In 1910 he came to Montana and has been in business in Baker since 1913. He leaves a wife and two daughters, a mother, Mrs. Mary Carmichael of Sumatra, Montana, four brothers, E. W. Carmichael, Long Beach, Cal., W. H. Carmichael, Miami, Fla., H. Carmichael, Sumatra, Montana, and Sergeant Clayton Carmichael who recently sailed for France, a sister, Mrs.F. C. Gray, Lewiston, Montana. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our gratitude and appreciation for the sympathy and assistance given us in our great bereavement by the business men of Baker, the Elks of Miles City and Baker, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Baker Woman’s Club, and all the friends who sent the beautiful flowers which gave us great comfort. LULU CARMICHAEL AND FAMILY. Owens, William E. Death: 10-03-1918 Page: 1918-10 Young Hero Was Well Known in this Part of the County and Was Called for Service in May Mrs. Emilia Twiford of the Bisher country received last Friday the following message from the war department, announcing the death of her son, William E. Owens: Deeply regret to inform you that Private William E. Owens, Infantry, is officially reported killed in action, October 3rd. This will be a sad surprise to the young man’s many friends of this vicinity. William was well known and well liked by all who knew him. He resided in this part of the county several years with his mother and was a very energetic young man. William answered the draft call in May, 1918, and was trained in different camps in the United States. He sailed like many of our young men and was glad to do so. He leaves to mourn his death, a mother, a sister and three brothers. The neighborhood extends its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow. BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Braun, Angela 11-15-1918 Page: 1918-10 Took Sick With Influenza Upon Arrival and Died After a Few Days Illness Braun Infant The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Braun were shocked to learn of the death of the latter which occurred at Humphrey, Neb., Friday, November 15. 1918 While the deceased had only resided in this section not quite a year, during this time she became very well known and made many close friends. Her pleasing ways and cheerful disposition endeared her to everyone who met her and the sudden taking away of this young woman is keenly felt in the Fertile Prairie neighborhood, the home of the Brauns. Angela Kruse was born near Humphrey Neb. November 10, 1897 and was thus a little over twenty-one years of age at the time of her death. She was married to Theodore Brauns February 5, 1918 and they have lived at the country home of Mr. Braun east of Baker since that time. The first of the month Mr. and Mrs. Braun left for Humphrey, Neb., having made arrangements to spend the winter with Mrs. Braun's parents near that place. Upon their arrival, Monday, November 4, both took sick with influenza, and while Mr. Braun quickly recovered, Mrs. Braun gradually grew worse and pneumonia finally developed. On Tuesday the 12th a baby girl was born and on account of her weakened condition the young mother had no chance of recovery and on the Friday forenoon, November 15th, her soul took its flight to its Maker and her sufferings were over. The baby lived until Saturday when it followed its mother to the Great Beyond. Both mother and child were buried at Humphrey, the double funeral taking place Sunday afternoon, November 17, at the St. Mary’s Catholic church of that place. Mr. Braun arrived home last Friday. Besides the grief stricken husband the deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kruse, three brothers and four sisters. Two brothers and one sister were very low with pneumonia when Mr. Braun left. The death of Mrs. Braun coming so early in life and the loss of the infant child at the same time is indeed sad and the sympathy of the community goes out to the husband so quickly bereft of all that was dear to him. Breckenridge, Roy 09-30-1918 Page: 1918-10 A. J. Breckenridge of near Plevna, but who has been in the city the past two weeks with his sick wife, has received word from Washington notifying him that his son was killed September 30, while serving with his regiment in France. Young Breckenridge left Baker with a draft contingent last May for Camp Lewis and after being there but a short time was sent to France and was on the western battle front when killed. Mr. Breckenridge was one of the popular young men of the county and possessed many friends who will be saddened to learn of his death, but if it had to be are proud of the fact that he died the death of a hero in defense of his country. The following is the telegram: Mr. A. J. Breckenridge, Plevna: Deeply regret to inform you that Private Roy Breckenridge, infantry, is officially reported killed in action. September 30. 1918 Harris, Adj. General Jacobson, Mrs. Henry Death: 10-31-1918 Page: 1918-10 Mrs. Henry Jacobson died last Thursday after suffering many weeks with heart trouble. The deceased was aged 21 years, 7 months and 23 days. Mr. Jacobson is with the American army in France and during his absence Mrs. Jacobson has been making her home with her father, Peter Flo north of Baker. Besides the husband and father, four brothers and two sisters survive the deceased. The funeral was held from the Flo home Thursday at 1 o’clock with the burial at the Bonnievale cemetery. Rev. Anderson conducted the services. Sigard Flo, one of the brothers in the service, was granted a furlough and arrived home from Camp Dodge Wednesday to attend the funeral of his sister. Krueg, John Death: 11-13-1918 Page: 1918-10 Passes to Great Beyond After Brief Illness—Buried at Plevna Sunday. John Krueg, one of the prominent young farmers of the county died last Wednesday at his home 11 miles south of Plevna after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Krueg was a native of Russia and came to this country when a small lad. He settled in Fallon county about eight years ago and at the time of his death had one of the best farms and finest buildings of any place in this part of the country. He was ?? years of age and leaves a wife and three small children. John Krueg during his residence in this county, made many friends and was well liked for his sterling qualities. The funeral was held Sunday from the home and the remains were taken to Plevna and interred in the cemetery at that place. The sympathy of the entire neighborhood is extended to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow. BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Abrams, George Paper Date: 11-14-1918 Abrams, Harry Page: 1918-10 BURIAL OF TWO SOLDIERS The funeral service of George and Harry Abrams was held at Ollie Monday. The church service was conducted by Rev. Bovay and the Ollie Odd Fellows had charge at the grave. Harry was killed in action in France, and George died at Camp Lewis of paralysis. The parents, two brothers, three sisters and the July bride of Harry Abrams have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Abrams, Mable Paper: 12-12-1918 Page: 1918-11 The influenza epidemic is still quite serious in the vicinity of Carlyle and Ollie and a number of deaths have resulted the last few days. Mable Abrams, a Carlyle young lady, passed to her reward Tuesday morning the result of influenza. This is the third member of this family to die in the last few months. A brother was killed in France, another brother died in training camp and Tuesday this young lady died. There are a number of cases at these places that are quite serious but the majority of the patients are improving at this time. Carlock, John Jr. Paper: 12-12-1918 Page: 1918-11 (The influenza epidemic is still quite serious in the vicinity of Carlyle and Ollie and a number of deaths have resulted the last few days.) John Carlock Jr., of Carlyle, was one of the victims of this dread disease. After being sick but a few days this well known young man passed to the great beyond Tuesday morning. Mr. Carlock had a wide acquaintance throughout the northern part of the county and his death will be a sad blow to his many friends. Wilson, Dan Paper: 12-12-1918 Page: 1918-11 (The influenza epidemic is still quite serious in the vicinity of Carlyle and Ollie and a number of deaths have resulted the last few days.) Dan Wilson one of the prominent businessmen of Ollie, was another that this disease claimed. Mr. Wilson passed away Tuesday morning after a short illness. The deceased was well and favorably known throughout the county and his death is keenly felt by all who knew him. He was at one time connected with one of the elevators at Ollie and at the time of his death was engaged in the mercantile business. Munro, Mrs. Roderick Paper: 12-1918 Page: 1918-11 Mrs. Roderick Munro, one of the early settlers of Eastern Montana, died Sunday morning at her home near Ekalaka after an illness of several weeks. Complications following influenza was the cause of the death of this estimable lady. The deceased was born at Fannich Roshire, Scotland, July 7, 1855, and was thus 63 years of age at the time of her death. She was married to Roderick Munro at Port Stanley, Falkland Island, South America, February 4, 1878, and resided there about ten years. About thirty years ago the family came to the United States, and settled near Ekalaka where they have since resided. Mrs. Munro was the mother of ten children, two of whom preceded her to the Great Beyond some time ago. The husband and eight children survive the departed. During her long residence in this part of the state Mrs. Munro made many friends and probably had a wider acquaintance in this section of the country than any other woman. She was loved and respected by every one who knew her and her death is a great shock to the community in which she so long resided. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Ekalaka and the same afternoon the remains were taken to Miles City for burial. Berglund, Gunborg Paper: 11-19-1918 Page: 1918-11 Body is Found After Two Hour Search-All Efforts to Resuscitate Life Fail One of the saddest accidents that it has been our lot to record was that which befell the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erick Berglund twenty miles south of Baker, last Monday evening. Little Gunborg Berglund, who was but four years and nine months old, was very much devoted to her father and when about six o’clock came and her daddy was expected home from the corn field with a load of corn fodder she started out to meet him and ride back to the house. The father not knowing of the child’s coming, took a different road to avoid a steep hill after dark and thus missed the little girl. As soon as Mr. Berglund reached home he learned that she had gone to meet him and he immediately started after the little one. The cornfield is one-half mile from the house, and with the aid of a lantern, her tracks could be dicerned leading in that direction. After reaching the field the little tot kept right on for another half mile where the tracks showed that she crawled, through a fence and kept on for a quarter, of. a mile further where she fell exhausted. After a two hours search the father found the lifeless body of his little daughter and. carried her back to the house. Neighbors were summoned and everything possible was done to restore life but the child was beyond help and the grief stricken parents realized that death had claimed their baby. The cause of death was no doubt fright and exhaustion, together with the night exposure which was too much for one so young. The fact that she was gone from the house not to exceed two and one half hours does away with the theory that she froze to death. She was walking most of this time and it is thought when she realized that she was lost she was frightened to such an extent that the heart was affected. The parents are heartbroken over the sad affair and the mother has been taken to the hospital suffering from a nervous breakdown, brought on by the untimely death of the only child. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev, Chappell conducting a short service at the grave, and the remains were interred in Bonnievale cemetery. Booth, Etta Date: 11-23-1918 Page: 1918-11 FORMERLY LIVED AT BAKER Husband Was at Ekalaka Attending Court When News of Death Reaches Him Mrs. Etta Booth wife of State Senator Edwin S. Booth of this city, died Saturday at the Booth ranch near Commanche of influenza. Mr. Booth was at Ekalaka when news of his wife’s illness reached him last Friday and he started for Baker at once. On account of car trouble he did not reach this city until Saturday afternoon. Before the arrival of his train another message arrived stating that Mrs. Booth had died. Mrs. Booth formerly resided in Baker and was well known and highly respected by the people of this city. She much preferred the ranch as a home and for the past two years has lived there with her daughter, Mrs. T. J. McKellups and son Edwin. A brother Wm. Pinkham, the only other relative, lives at Commanche. The deceased was 52 years of age and was the daughter of Wilden Pinkham who died at Commanche about a year ago. The remains were taken to Butte for interment. The senator's son and daughter are suffering from influenza at the ranch, but are expected to recover. Bellis, Clell Date: 10-12-1918 Page: 1918-12 FORMER MEMBERS OF CO. I Clell Bellis Gives Life For Country and Harold Sinclair is The Young Man Missing Two Baker boys, former members of Company I, and serving their country in France, have been added to the casualty list. A message was received Friday by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bellis announcing the death of their son Clell who was killed in action October 12. Young Bellis was serving with the 127th Infantry, a Wisconsin regiment, and had seen a considerable active service. Clell Bellis was twenty-four years of age and was an exemplary young man highly respected by everyone who knew him. His death is keenly felt by the community and the parents have the sympathy of all. That he fell defending the rights of liberty and justice will lessen the sorrow of the parents and friends and these heroes who have made the supreme sacrifice will ever live in the memories of all true Americans. Jordan, Hughie Date: 10-29-1918 Page: 1918-12 Receives Death Wound On Western Front October The Twentieth The name of another Fallon County hero of the war has been added to the long list of the Nation’s dead who gave their lives in defense of humanity and liberty. A message was received last week from the War Department stating that Hughie Jordan had been officially reported killed in action October 29th. Young Jordan’s parents live near Mill Iron, but at the time Company I left Baker they were living north of the city and the young man spent a great deal of his time here, working for different people. He was of a jolly disposition and made many friends while living in this vicinity. He saw service at the Mexican border with the local company and accompanied the 2nd Montana to France. He was later transferred to another regiment and had seen much active service before being killed. Stumpf, Mrs Benjamin Date: 12-24-1918 Page: 1918-12 Succumbs to Influenza After a Brief Illness Tuesday Noon Another victim of influenza was Mrs. Benjamin Stumpf who died Tuesday noon near Kingmont after an illness of two weeks. The deceased was a resident of the county for the past eight years, living on a farm five miles east of town with her husband and children Mrs. Stumpf was about 40 years of age at the time of her death and leaves a husband and three small children to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother. She had numerous friends by whom she was highly respected and the untimely death of this estimable lady will be keenly felt by all who knew her. No funeral arrangements had been made at the time of going to press as, the family were waiting for the arrival of the father of Mrs. Stumpf who is coming from the east. Mr. Stumpf and the children have the sympathy of the community in which they so long resided in this their hour of sorrow. Often, Elmer E. Date: 12-12-1918 Page: 1918-12 The Boys Were Well Known in This Vicinity—Assurance of Peace Makes News Doubly Sad During the actual hostilities of the contending armies on the battle fields of France and Belgium it was a sad duty to record the casualties of our fighting men in Europe. Now that the fighting is over it is made doubly hard as we learn of others whose names were delayed in transmission. Three Fallon county boys were recently killed in action and another is in the hospital the result of a severe wound. The three who fell mortally wounded were Elmer E. Often, Pete Paulson and Carl Sonnenberg. The young man in the hospital is Alvin Nelson, a Willard boy, and he was shot in the arm. OFTEN was a young man 23 years of age and was well known around Willard where he worked for two years. He was also employed in Baker for a time driving dray for Emil Veroy. PAULSON was about 24 years of age and had been a resident of this county for five years. The most of this time was spent in the Ollie country. He worked for awhile at Willard and is also known in that part of the county. SONNENBERG was about 30 years of age and had a homestead north of Plevna on which he proved up. He came to this county in 1910 and at one time worked for Wm. O’Loughlin. All the young men are highly spoken of by those who knew them, being men of excellent character. The cause for which the young men fought was a just and glorious one and may this fact lessen the sorrow of the relatives of these gallant soldiers, who died that the world might be free to all mankind. The relatives of the three men lived in Minnesota and the home address following the names in the casualty list was given as that state. Sonnenberg, Carl Date: 12-12-1918 Page: 1918-12 The Boys Were Well Known in This Vicinity—Assurance of Peace Makes News Doubly Sad During the actual hostilities of the contending armies on the battle fields of France and Belgium it was a sad duty to record the casualties of our fighting men in Europe. Now that the fighting is over it is made doubly hard as we learn of others whose names were delayed in transmission. Three Fallon county boys were recently killed in action and another is in the hospital the result of a severe wound. The three who fell mortally wounded were Elmer E. Often, Pete Paulson and Carl Sonnenberg. The young man in the hospital is Alvin Nelson, a Willard boy, and he was shot in the arm. OFTEN was a young man 23 years of age and was well known around Willard where he worked for two years. He was also employed in Baker for a time driving dray for Emil Veroy. PAULSON was about 24 years of age and had been a resident of this county for five years. The most of this time was spent in the Ollie country. He worked for awhile at Willard and is also known in that part of the county. SONNENBERG was about 30 years of age and had a homestead north of Plevna on which he proved up. He came to this county in 1910 and at one time worked for Wm. O’Loughlin. All the young men are highly spoken of by those who knew them, being men of excellent character. The cause for which the young men fought was a just and glorious one and may this fact lessen the sorrow of the relatives of these gallant soldiers, who died that the world might be free to all mankind. The relatives of the three men lived in Minnesota and the home address following the names in the casualty list was given as that state. Paulson, Pete Date: 12-12-1918 Page: 1918-12 The Boys Were Well Known in This Vicinity—Assurance of Peace Makes News Doubly Sad During the actual hostilities of the contending armies on the battle fields of France and Belgium it was a sad duty to record the casualties of our fighting men in Europe. Now that the fighting is over it is made doubly hard as we learn of others whose names were delayed in transmission. Three Fallon county boys were recently killed in action and another is in the hospital the result of a severe wound. The three who fell mortally wounded were Elmer E. Often, Pete Paulson and Carl Sonnenberg. The young man in the hospital is Alvin Nelson, a Willard boy, and he was shot in the arm. OFTEN was a young man 23 years of age and was well known around Willard where he worked for two years. He was also employed in Baker for a time driving dray for Emil Veroy. PAULSON was about 24 years of age and had been a resident of this county for five years. The most of this time was spent in the Ollie country. He worked for awhile at Willard and is also known in that part of the county. SONNENBERG was about 30 years of age and had a homestead north of Plevna on which he proved up. He came to this county in 1910 and at one time worked for Wm. O’Loughlin. All the young men are highly spoken of by those who knew them, being men of excellent character. The cause for which the young men fought was a just and glorious one and may this fact lessen the sorrow of the relatives of these gallant soldiers, who died that the world might be free to all mankind. The relatives of the three men lived in Minnesota and the home address following the names in the casualty list was given as that state. Clark, Fred E. Date: 12-27-1918 Page:1918-13 Made Home South of Baker For Past Eight Years—Was Well Known In County: The announcement of the death of Fred E. Clark came as a great shock to his many friends as many were unaware of his illness. Mr. Clark was taken sick with influenza Tuesday, December 24, and was confined to his bed but four days when he died, December 27. The deceased did not claim a residence in Montana, being a landholder in South Dakota, but for the past eight years he and his good wife had spent the most of their time south of Baker for the sole purpose of being with their children. Mr. Clark was not in robust health and he and his wife had planned on spending the winter in southern California when the dread influenza overtook him. The battle was short and after four days he surrendered and passed from the midst of relatives and friends, a genial and well beloved man. Fred Eugene Clark was born January 17th 1860, at Hartford Conn., and died near Baker Montana December 27th, 1918. When a small boy Mr. Clark moved with his parents to Cresco, Iowa, where he grew to manhood.