Montana Wesleyan changes thrust with new chancellor
A Montana Wesleyan University action conference in Dillon endorses securing a new Elena campus, selling current buildings, and funding operations. Rev. R. P. Smith elected chancellor to foster Christian education, recruit students, and build a lasting endowment. board members and staff appointments announced, with emphasis on expansion and fundraising.
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Montana Pioneer Lady Dies in Ohio News
Special from Helena reports the death of Mrs. W. Park in Warren Ohio. Daughter of Richard Church and Paulina Edgerton Darling, she was born in Buckington Michigan in October. Cousin of Col. W. F. Sanders she moved to Montana with Col. Sanders and Governor Edgerton. She taught in Bannack in winter 1864 and later at Berea College before marrying Mr. Park. Old-timers in Southern Montana recall her.
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Articles of incorporation for Great Falls Land Improvement Co
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena dated August 18 reports J G Morony A J Campbell and Roy Alley filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The company lists capital stock of 60018 and designates Great Falls as the principal place of business.
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Officers Sail for France to Represent U S Army
York Aug 1 Lieutenant General A R Haig h barely, Brigadier General James F Bell and William Crozier sailed today on the steamer Sroonland to attend the Prencil maneuvers and represent the general staff of the United States army in France.
The Great Eclipse Of Next Week On Ocean Route
The coming total solar eclipse tracks across Hudson Bay to Atlantic and Mediterranean sea routes. Observers aboard transoceanic ships near the Atlantic coast may witness a spectacular corona, with photography and pencil sketches valued for scientific note. The eclipse duration hinges on central track position, with times dependent on ship chronometers.
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Governor Toole Proclaims Labor Day Honoring Work
Helena August 19 Governor Toole issues proclamation urging all to observe Labor Day on the first Monday in September. The measure declares Labor Day a legal holiday and promotes unity between employers and workers to advance resources and prosperity. It calls for honoring and dignifying honest labor and avoiding any breach between capital and labor.
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Toole
Montana Proclamation Calls Statewide Business Suspension
The document records a Montana governor's proclamation urging suspension of business across the state on a Monday. Dated August 19, 1905, in Helena, the capital, it cites sealing and official acts by Governor Joseph K Tool and Secretary N Yoder in the independence year 120. The language emphasizes unity and action to support a general halt to commerce as practical.
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Trying to Locate the Grave of His Brother
Livingston news from August notes W S Rogers of Pleasant Michigan seeks the burial site of his brother Curly Rogers killed by lightning in a National Park about ten years ago. Curly acted as guide for Mr Claflin of Brooklyn. The body was recovered after rope work from a gulch and buried in the old Livingston cemetery. Rogers aims to locate and exhume for reinterment.
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Picks a Man's Pocket in Crowded Saloon
Billings August 19 At noon in the Exchange a crowded saloon William Burns slipped his hand into J Q Keys pocket and abstracted his wallet containing $80 The thief attempted to slip out a back door but was stopped by the bartender and others Burns a stranger to the city had been selling furniture.
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Kentucky's oldest woman linked to Kettle Village claim
Mary Harding born in 1797 in Georgia is touted as Kentucky's oldest Black woman. Caretakers John Canner and family report her mind and sight remain strong. Her lineage traces to 1781, a claim used to assert her age while she longs to see her children once more before passing.
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Mary Harding
Georgia
John Canner
Familly
Great Falls Wins Close Montana Tennis Match
In Great Falls on August 18 Roy Matteson defeated Clifford Hilman 6 3 6 26 6 3 to capture the Montana lawn tennis title. The doubles final saw Agar and Wood of Great Falls beat Bailey and Hilman 4 6 2 6 1 6 2. Miles beat Johnson 6 3 in the consolation.
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First Chinese Wedding Ever Held in Livingston
Special Dispatch reports Livingston August 19 bridge Henry officiated at the Chinese wedding of Louis Kam, a local Chinese restaurant owner, and Guin, a recent arrival from San Francisco. The ceremony followed Montana law and customs, with Miller and others present and the couple presented with a box of cigars.
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Louis Kam
Threats Said To Force Signing Of Papers In Cattle Case
A complaint from foreman Sutton alleges J M Shelton used threats and intimidation to obtain signatures on papers tied to a cattle shipment from the Lady J outfit. Sutton, carrying a Winchester, said Shelton forced signatures and called on witnesses, with a warrant later issued for concealed weapons. The matter was set for court after a delay caused by washouts on the Montana range. Also reported, Thomas F Allen, a rancher from Puente Valley, died after weeks of illness. his funeral was at Pine Green Methodist church, leaving several children as orphans.
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Allen
Long Island Train Held For Passenger’s Quick Arrival
James H Hyde of Long Island warned station to hold a local passenger train at Bay Shore for about 30 minutes after his valet woke him with under five minutes to catch it. Hyde arrived just as the train began moving, delaying the schedule. the train finally reached Long Island City 40 minutes late with over 100 waiting passengers.
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Be Too Thankful to Pestuena
Mr Christian Wenger of Sigsbee Missouri writes of restored health and relief from headaches after treatment. Evelena A Dalton of Boston Massachusetts is noted as a temperance lecturer in this brief readable fragment.
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