Pioneer Editor Raleigh Wilkinson Remembers Montana Press Rise
Raleigh Wilkinson of Seattle, a Montana pioneer editor, recounts crossing to Alder Gulch in 1864, founding the Rocky Mountain Gazette, surviving fires and political battles, volunteering in the Bannock War era, and decades of newspaper work in Helena Bozeman Butte and Missoula. He notes family ties, early schools, and his role as a link between Montana Press associations from 1885 to 1923.
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State Press Association
Peterson
Raleigh Wilkinson
Seattle
Pioneer
Montana
Association
Wilkinson
Herald, Journal and Independent
Helena
Bozeman Tribune
The
Independent
Miner
Butte
Plains
Rocky Mountains
Idaho
Alder Gulch
Monana
Jefferson Valley
Pipestone
Jefferson River
Alderguich
John W. Wilkinson
West Point Military Academy
Eighth
Seventh Cavalry
E. 8. Wilkinson
Peter Rowan
Mr. Wilkinson
Last Chance
Johnnie Corum
Deer Lodge
Deadwood
Dakota
J. B. Patch
Boston
Flathead Valley
Rocky Mountain Gazette
Montana Post
Virginia City
Aldermulch
George M. Pinney
Beall
Wisconsin
Pinney
Post
Gazette
Masonic Temple
Jackson Street
Broadway
Helena Herald
Fort Benton
Bridge Street
State Street
H. B. Favorite
Fisk Bros
South Main Street
Forky
Shavey
Old International Hotel
Montana Record-Herald
Henry C. Wilkinson
the Times
Bozeman
Gallatin County
Mont
WF. S. Winkinson
Lemhi
James Brisbin
Fort Ellis
W. W. Alderson
Herald
Journal
Bozeman Times
Intermountain
John B. Reid
Daniel Searles
John M. Quinn
John McMuarray
Montana Press Association
G. C. Swallow
Lnk
McGivern John obituary at 1136 West Broadway
Undertakers report John McGivern beloved husband of Nellie father of Jack Edward Ellen, died at home. 45 years old born in Ireland 30 years in country. Foreman of Pilot Butte mine. Remains to family residence this afternoon for funeral later. Also Pickulich funeral set at 9 am Monday at aunt’s residence and Sacred Heart church.
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M'Givern
John McGivern
Nellie McGivern
Jack
Edward
Ellen McGivern
West Broadway
Ireland
Barney McGivern
Butte
Mr. McGivern
County Down
Pilot Butte
Daly-Shea
Death notice for Sam Hicklin at Cassidy Gosselin funeral parlor
The remains of Sam Hicklin aged 64 are at Cassidy Gosselin funeral parlors. Time and place of funeral will be announced later.
Funeral for Mercedes Boland Held at St Marys Church
The funeral of Mercedes Boland aged 20 will be held tomorrow at 9 o clock from the family residence 520 South Wyoming Street to St Marys Church for 9 30 mass. Burial will follow at St Patrick s Cemetery.
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Boland
Mercedes Boland
Wyoming Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Patrick's Cemery
Mrs Mary Smith Remains Move to Morrison Home
The remains of the late Mrs Mary Smith will be taken from Richards' funeral home this afternoon to the home of Mr and Mrs Dun can E Morrison at 1721 Whitman Ave for burial services at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon conducted by Rev L B Williams. Interment will follow at Mount Mortah Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Catherine Allen
The remains were moved to Mrs J Boulet at 1131 South Arizona street for the funeral tomorrow at 2 PM. Services will be held at Central Presbyterian Church at 2 30 PM conducted by Rev Williams, with interment at Mount Moriah.
Independents Double Bill At Meaderville Grounds
A double bill features Meaderville versus Williamsburg and Dublin Guich against East Side this afternoon. First game starts at 1 30 with Meaderville and Williamsburg in action.
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Meaderville
Williamsburg
Dublin Guich
Meaderville- Williamsburg
Trapshooter Champion 15 Winner Handicap
Mark Arte of Champaign Illinois won the grand American handicap at 23 yards with 96 of 100 targets ending the six day program at South Shore Country Club Chicago. He also took the all around North America championship with 957 of 1000, earning the governor's cup. Frank Hughes Mobridge South Dakota 95 and J W Frink Worthington Minnesota 88 were noted rivals. Over 500 shooters competed in near ideal conditions.
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Associated Press
South Shore Country Club
Chicago
Mark Arte
Champaign
Arie
North America
Phil R. Miller
Dallas
Texas
Atlantic City
Frank Hughes
Mobridge
J. W. Frink
Worthington
Minn
Norton and Tilden Win National Tennis Doubles
William Tilden Jr. of Philadelphia and Brian I C Norton of South Africa won the national tennis doubles championship at Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hill courts Brookline Mass. They defeated K N Williams II and Bryn Mawr W Ina versus. The match was highly contested with scores 6-3 2-6 5-7. Mrs Molla Mallory defended the mixed doubles crown with Tilden.
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Associated Press
Brookline
Mass
William T. Tilden Jr
Philadelphia
Brian I. C. Norton
South Africa
K. N. Williams II
Proparty
Bryn Mawr
Pennsylvania
Watken Washburn
New York
Chestnut Hill
Longwood Cricket Club
Tilden
Molla B. Mallory
Kathleen McKane
England
John B. Hawkes
Australia
Mallory
Miss McKane
Butte Woman Wins Butte Tennis Champ Beaten Miles City
H Williard of Lewistown won the Montana state singles title at the annual tournament in Miles City by defeating holder Kenneth Simmons of Butte in five sets. Mrs Will Roach of Butte retained the women’s title by defeating Helen Herford of Billings in straight sets. Men’s doubles went to Rev. Paull B. Meyer and H. C. Willard of Lewistown, who beat J. C. Whitham and E. B. Horace in three sets. New officers were elected: President Rev. Paul E. Meyer, Lewistown. Vice President W. T. Sullivan. Treasurer J. C. Whitham, Miles City.
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Associated Press
Miles City
Mont
Paull B. Meyer
H. C. Willard
Lewistown
J. C. Whitham
E. B. Horace
City
Butte
Paul E. Meyer
W. T. Sullivan
Tury
Ederie Sets Record at Nationals in Indianapolis Swim
Gertrude Ederie of New York lowered the 880 yard record by 11 seconds to win the yard women’s senior national championship at the national water meet in Indianapolis. McGeary of New York finished second and Virginie Whitenack of New York was third, challenging the record in a hard fought race.
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Lowers
Indianapolis
Ind
Ste- Gertrude Ederie
New York
Seee McGeary
New York Ff
Virginie Whitenack
Miss Whitenack
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United States Cavalry
Bob Vivian
Mammoth Hot Springs
Yellowstone National Park
Clark's Fork
Geyserland
Bennett
C. 7
Vaughan
Jennie
Ten Mile Creek
Glendale Atlantis
Leigh
Uncle Sam
Washington, D. C
Undertakers
Creatian Brotherhood Lodge
No. 2
Pickulich
Katie Pickulich
Roko Pickulich
John Veljeck
South
Washington Street
Sacred Heart Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Dalyshea Company
Feneral
Wast Park Street
Cassidy & Gosselin
East Park St
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Larry Duggan
North Main Street
Phowe E
Joseph Richards, Inc
Richards & Ade
Meral Oo and
Enbalmers
Ry South
Montana Street
Fhons
Sam R. White
Puneral
Phene
Luke Crunch
Mat Petrin
M. J. Walsh CO
Wiceral
Weet Park Street
Sherman & Reed Funeral Directors
Arisosa
Ava
ESI
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Egular
Vivein No
Utah
Knitting
Siegel’s
Norton and Tilden
Italy
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