The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-22
FUNERAL ATTENDED
BY MANY
NUMEROUS FRIENDS AT OBSE-
QUlES OF JAMES BAKER,
WHO DIED AT PLAINS.

Plains, Feb. 21,-(Special.)-The
funeral of James Baker, who died
Monday afternoon, was held Wednes-
day at 2 o'clock from the Methodist
church, Rev. Z. V. Edworthy conduct
ing the service The regular church
choir sang several old-time hymns.
Mr.. Baker was born in Wisconsin in
1869 and came to Montana when quite
young. He married Miss Lena Cole in
1894. Fourteen years ago Mr.. Baker
affiliated with the Methodist church
here but three years later Joined the
Advent faith which teachings he con-
S ientiously followed. Beside his
wife and four children two sons and
two daughters he leaves CLYDE and
Frank Baker, brothers, two step
brothers and d step-sister, all of whom
reside here. The cortege was one of
the largest ever Witnessed in Plains.
An enjoyable evening was spent by
q crowd of married people Wednesday
evening at the Nandersteede home in
honor of the birthdays of WASHINGTON
and Lincoln. The house was profuse-
ly decorated with flags, bunting and
other things symbolic of our patriot
ism. A post office was installed and
many letters Were given out during
the evening. The luncheon was also
received through the office, being sent
by the gentlemen to the ladies by
parcel post. This unique plan was
Well carried out ana furnished plenty
Of amusement. After lunch had been
cleared AVA several old-time songs
suitable to The occasion were heartily
rendered and recitations given. A red,
white and blue cake was brought in
and numbers sold. MIR. Van Vranken
drawing the cake, which was cut and
passed among the guests. The treas
ury Of the Christian Union was Melted
over so, this affair being under the
auspices of that society. Everyone
present voted Mrs, Vandersteede Il
capital hostess. She entertained the
young people Thursday evening.
Mr.. n Mrs. pagenkoff have re-
turned to their home in South Plains
after having spent the winter months
in Butte. from which place they came
a year ago. Messrs. Pagenkoff and
Trudgen own q fine tract of land
across the river and erected a splen-
did bungalow there last fan, going to
Butte during the dun season for en-
ployment and a visit with relatives.
Those who attended the entertain
ment Monday evening in observance
Of Frances Willard Memorial Fund day
by the w. G. +. u. We're all loud If
their praise of the efforts of that or
ganization. Post card pictures of
Rest cottage Were used as invitations
and roll call was answered by quota
tons from Frances Willard. The pro-
gram consisted of temperance songs.
recitations and a splendid paper by
the president, Mrs. Bradshaw, AS
this was their first attempt on these
lines the outcome was very gratifying
to the members.
Mrs. c. G. Willis entertained the
young girls class of the Christian
Sunday school at dinner III Sunday.
Several wagon loads of ladies went
out to the Walter Scott ranch Thurs
day afternoon to attend a meeting of
the Congregational Aid society. Mrs.
Scott is known to be a famous enter
tainer and her gatherings are always
we'll attended.
Mrs. j.. r. Stout has received news
that her mother Mrs. Willett is very
ill at Townsend.