Mary Ann Larabie Memorial Church Dedicated at Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge Montana May 29 the Mary Ann Larabie Memorial Presbyterian church dedication followed years of planning. The brick Gothic building features an art stone trim and a memorial window of Christ with angels, Moses and Elijah. The service highlighted a long line of pastors, a two manual pipe organ, a belfry study, heated by hot air, and a packed house with a patriotic decor of stripes and flowers.
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Deer Lodge
New Presbyterian Church
Samuel Edward
Larabie
Mary Ann Larabie
State of
Montana
L. J. Sharpe
Thomas Aspling
J. Pradeau
J. Acheul
F. B. Miller
J. Robert Smith
Thomas Aspliner
J. 1
Sheldon Jack
Pioneer Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
Thomas Aspline
Bert Smith
Mall Co. R. Runsel
Frst
Presbyterian Church
J. R. Russel Herd
J L. Henning
E. J. Groeneveld
A. I Bishop
James Reid
J. W. Millar
B Mitchell
Gg. Kiene
A.B. Find
J.C. GM
FB. Bancroft
Pal
Christ
Moses
Elijah
Samuel Edward Larable
Eva Bella Larable
Com Wright
Helena
Mr. Atwood
I. P. Nelson
Harris Pills
Dury
John. Sizoo
Olivene Spence
W W. Smith
John Sizoo
O Divine Redeemer
Ess
F. E. Bancroft
Autoists in Deer Lodge Face Wet Peril at River Crossing
Deer Lodge May 29. A party led by Joe Coy tried to reach a wreck scene two miles west of Garrison. Their car sank in rising water after crossing a flooded Hellgate river ford. MacFarlane and Coy rescued Sterling, others aided by a good Samaritan with a passing car. Dr. MacFarlane later recovered from a chill in Rome. Thomas Shea, suffering toothache, pleaded to exit midstream but refused to risk family.
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Deer Lodge
Milwaukee
Joe Coy
Thomas Shea
Ham Sterling
Dr. MacFarlane
Garrison
Garrison Bridge
Hellgate
Coy
MacFarlane
Sterling
Rome
Thomas ‘Shea
Government seeks data on irrigable lands not yet cultivated
Washington dispatch reports the General Land Office asks water users associations for precise details on lands with available water but not currently farmed on irrigation projects. The aim is to map open acreages for lease or sale to boost wartime food production and help federal and state agencies direct resources.
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Standard
Washington
General Land Office
Congress
Elopement Fails Amid Bad Roads In Dillon Area
Dillon May 28 A sheriff’s plea ends a planned elopement by Hector Hoar and Eiton White as mud and slick roads in Madison and Beaverhead counties delay the couple and prevent a license due to their minor ages. They hope parental objections will be overcome on return. Helena May 29 High water on Upper Big Blackfoot isolates the region, destroying bridges and halting the Plesher stage. mail to Lincoln diverted.
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Dillon
Pony
Madison
Beaverhead
Hector Hoar
Eiton White
Big Blackfoot
Helena
Plesher
Lincoln
Two Women and the Man Are Sentenced for HoldUp
In Billings, Robert Airey was convicted by a jury while Myrtle Thompson and Rose Wilson pleaded guilty in district court. Judge Taylor sentenced Airey to 1.5 to 3 years and Thompson to 2 to 4 years at Deer Lodge. Ross Wilson, 18, was sent to the House of Shepherd in Helena for seven years. After the robbery the trio fled, later parts of the tale show family and divorce details tied to the accusers.
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Tanchman
German American Brothers Join U S Service From Townsend
Helena May 29 Three German American brothers from Townsend Mont now serve in the colors Frank Baumgartner 15 has entered the regular army Alfred 20 is in the hospital corps of the Washington national guard and Walter 22 a second lieutenant in the service Both parents were born in Germany.
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Helena
Townsend, Mont
Frank Baumgartner
Alfred
Hospital Corps
Washington National Guard
Walter
Germany
Livingston News Highlights Local Deals and Changes
Livingston reports the five year old municipal water plant bond issue was sold to Montana via Sidney Miller at par with 5 percent interest, subject to Attorney General approval. Emma Stallman, first woman deputy clerk and recorder, wed FE B. of Wilsall. The Landis hotel opens June 1 after fire, Rev Barton resigns as pastor and police magistrate. Frank Bender to replace him. The council elects Trowbridge after a tied alderman vote. Riley pursues ouster proceedings. Montana Power bids $9,000 for ornamental lighting, targeting June 20 installation and opening of park season.
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Livingston
State of
Montana
Sidney Miller
Register of the
State Land Office
Ford
Supreme Court of
State
James A. Murray
Butte
Park County
Emma Stallman
FE. B
Wilsall City
Wilsall
Landis
B.C. Barton
Baptist Church
Anaconda
Barton
Frank Bender
W. J. Riley
A. P. Stark
District Court
Riley
Frank Trowbrid
Trowbridge
Montana Power Company
Railroad Commission Must Select Chairman
Helena May 29 Under the decision of the supreme court both Commissioners J H Hall and Daniel Boyle claim right to the chairmanship. The court dismissed Boyle's quo warranto suit, saying the office is not public and lacks jurisdiction. The ruling notes the chairmanship may be honorary and subject to majority control and lacks independent public power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Supreme Court
Montana Railroad Commission
J. H. Hall
Daniel Boyle
Boyle
Hall
Majoritix
Dillon News Report Covers Local Developments
High water floods basements as contractors run a centrifugal gasoline pump 24 hours to keep the Dillon hotel site dry. Rumor says Oregon Short Line deal to buy county fair grounds is paused. W E Chapman surveys a disputed ranch line in Madison County. Three marriage licenses issued to Patrick and Fitcher, Ellis and Hickman, Nickel and Hartingh. Nickel, a Mt. Hole native, is tied to the mining city. A suspended sentence is given to Nick Garcia with departure from the city. Mabel Erwin gains a divorce from F Erwin on grounds of desertion. County road crew completes access to the Featherly crusher and prepares to start machinery. crusher output to improve Featherly Lane area. About 150 college students depart for Butte and elsewhere for summer visits before returning for fall work.
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Dillon
Oregon Short Line
W. E Chapman
Madison County
George Patrick
Alice Fitcher
W. Ellis
Vida Hickman
Dubois
Idaho
Henry C. Nickel
Elmira A. Hartingh
Chicago
Mr. Nickel
Hutte
Nick Garcia
Normal College
Butte
Bowen will contest upheld over will and farm allotment
Lewistown May 29 A jury verdict in Judge De Kalb's court upheld Juda E Bowen's will leaving nearly all property to John Bowen excluding his full brother James Bowen and Dan Haggerty of Reno and her daughter Mrs David Foreman. The contest was based on alleged undue influence by John Bowen. The day also featured a union memorial service at the Methodist church and a flag raising with remarks by Rev H Crego of the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Juda E. Bowen
Grass Range
John Bowen
James Bowen
Dan Hoggerty
Reno
New
David Foreman
H. L. de Kalb
Department of the District Court
Haggerty
H. Crego
Baptist Church
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Goldberg
Mery
David Ostler
Bancroft
Harris Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Samuel Edward Larabie
Mary Ann Larabie Memorial Church
Mississippi
Trerena Lodge
the Knights of Columbus
Commission
Billings
Christian
United State
Livingston News
Railroad Commission
Dillon News
Lewistown News
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