Montana College History and Deer Lodge Refuse Move
A historical account details the growth of the College of Montana in Deer Lodge from its 1878 founding to a dedicated 54 by 90 gymnasium and a premier swimming pool funded by local fundraising. Amid financial struggles and a proposed transfer to Great Falls, a six-member women-led committee and editor press kept the college in Deer Lodge, preserving its home and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
College of Montana
Deer Lodge
Bear
Clinton H. Moore
Butte
Ed H. Irvine
Addison Smith
Montana Collegiate Institute
James Mills
Hiram Knowles
J. H. Zenor
L. J. Sharp
C. P. H. Bielenberg
S. T. Hauser
O. B. Bannon
John Caprice
Col. J. C. Thornton
Conrad Kohrs
Clinton H. Moore A. M
Dartmouth College
Wiley Mountjoy
Presbyterian Board of Education
Board of Education
H. R. Francher
James J. Hill
Great Falls
Chamber of Commerce
Silver State
W. I. Higgins
David Qastler
Two Divorce Cases Started Last Week
The district court began two divorce actions as attorneys R S Steiner and J B Selters represented plaintiffs. Viola Albright sues Albert Albright claiming a 1911 Livingston Montana marriage conducted without parental consent and seeks dissolution. George C Stanley sues Loretta Stanley seeking an annulment alleging desertion after a 1908 New York marriage and separation since.
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District Court
R. S. Steiner
J. B. Selters
Steiner
Viola Albright
Albert Albright
Livingston
Park County
Montana
Warren
Louisa Weaver
George C. Stanley
Selters
Loretta Stanley
New York
Minneapolis
City of
Freak in Railroading Hand Cars Have Bump Freak in Railroading Hand Cars Have Bump
S A Woods and M Tino section foremen on the Northern Pacific Park branch are hospitalized after a Saturday night collision between Gardiner and Electric. Woods was thrown about 25 feet, Tino bruised. both lacked headlights. Woods to Fort Yellowstone hospital, Tino to Missoula for treatment.
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Livingston Enterprise
S.A. Woods
M. Tino
Northern Pacific Park
Gardiner
Electric
Woods
Tino
E. D. Tilton
Johnson
Fort Yellowstone
Missoula
Reed Point Ranch Sold in 6500 Dollar Deal
Frank Murphy of Reed Point sold his 160 acre ranch near Reed Point for 6500 dollars to Val A. Herman of this city. Herman recently sold his blacksmith shop to Foreman and Sekman and plans to move his family to the ranch later.
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Frank Murphy
Reed Point
Val A. Herman
Foreman & Sekman
Quiet Christmas wedding ties Anderson and Johnson in Big Timber
Miss Emmeline Anderson and Mr. Thomas Johnson were married in a private home ceremony at Leon C. Olmstead’s residence in East Boulder. The Rev. John C. Blackman officiated. Guests were limited to close relatives, and the couple plans a wedding trip before returning to establish their home on the groom’s East Boulder ranch.
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Leon C. Olmstead
Emmeline Anderson
Olmstead
Thomas Johnson
East Boulder
John C. Blackman
Congregational Church of
Big Timber
James Anderson
Dave Stewart
Custer
John Anderson
Big ‘Limber
Laura Williams
Phil
East
Boulder
Sweet Grass Chapter Elects Officers
Sweet Grass Chapter No 22 Order of Eastern Star elected officers at its last meeting with Stella Clai born as Worthy Matron and S A Perrine as Worthy Patron. Other officers included Margaret Bray as Associate Matron Jessie Kelly Conductress May Witten Associate Conductress Lena B Clark Secretary and E C Hale Treasurer.
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Sweet Grass
Order of Eastern Star
Stella Claiborn
S. A. Perrine
Margaret Bray
Jessie Kelly
May Witten
Lena B. Clark
E. C. Hale
Sebrah Kaiserman
Ada
Addie Lowry
Ruth
Della Phillips
Esther
Margaret Perrine
Martha
Mattie Shaw
Electa
Pearl Benedict
Warden
Lesta Lowry
Marshal
Sarah Gillette
Ada Busha
Axel Arvidson
Sentinel
Melville Delegation Attends Year End Masquerade Dance
Melville sent a good delegation to the annual Modern Woodmen masquerade dance last night. The Hallowell Concert Co provided music from start to finish and the event marked the close of 1913 with strong attendance. Attending were Mr and Mrs S Hopkins Mrs A L Hopkins Miss Eline Adam Miss Katherine Adam Bessie Porter Robert Scott Lee Blackwell Bert Green Cleve Dahlmer Knute Knutson Ed Adam Walter Morris and H E Warner.
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Melville
Hallowell Concert Co
S. [. Hopkins
A. L. Hopkins
Eline
Katherine Adam
Bessie Porter
Robert Scott
Lee Blackwell
Bert Green
Cleve Dahlmer
Knute Knutson
Ed Adam
Walter Morris
H.E. Warner
Taft Reveals Weight Loss After White House Era
New York dispatch reports former President William Howard Taft on a scale showing 271 pounds 8 ounces a drop of 66 pounds 8 ounces since leaving the White House last March. He credits a strict regimen avoiding starches and sugar and praises lean meats and vegetables while urging others to ignore quack dieting claims.
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New York Dispatch
William Howard Taft
White House
Taft
Farmers' institutes schedule for Big Timber on Feb 16
Eastern Montana series lists a meeting at Big Timber on February 16 with experienced and instructive speakers expected to attend.
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Farmers’ Institutes
Eastern
Montana
Big Timber
Xmas Program At Rapstad School Delights Crowd
A holiday season program at Rapstad School offered pleasing entertainment with students performing festive songs and skits. Community members enjoyed the cheerful event marking the start of the holiday season.
Christmas Program Highlights At Rapstad School
A holiday program at Rapstad school directed by Mrs. S. G. Webster drew a large audience. Students delivered recitations, dialogues, and songs including Christmas themes and family tales, with numerous performers such as Jonas Maitland Cora Olson Anna Maitland and Harold Mjolsness. The city council meeting follows next Monday evening to address monthly bills.
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Rapstad
S. G. Webster
Jonas Manland
Vernie Hathaway
Cora Olson
My Dolly
Edith Gunderson
Frederick Coit
Orville Hathaway
Jonas Maitland
Ora Olson
Arate
Jennie Rapstad
Gladys Olson
Anna Mauiland
Oren Hathaway
Sd Gansuhabaees
Ola Gibbons
James Gibbons
Amy Olson
Edwin Anderson
Harold Mjosness
Jones
Amy
Anna Maitland
Lillie Mjolsness
Stanley Rudd
Alice Olson
Gough
Helen Gough
St. Nick
Joseph Mjolsness
Effie Olson
Ora Olson Lillie Mjosness
Leda Pescuhtat
Sb Atyernebayaee
Agnes
Agnes Rapstad
Laverne Oren Hathaway Lewis
Tenth annual masquerade dazzles Hallowell crowd
The Camp No. 10610 Modern Woodmen of America masquerade at the Auditorium drew a full venue as the Hallowell Concert Co. furnished music until 2 am and an impromptu orchestra followed. Miss Elsie Lowry and Sam Solberg led the grand march and prizes were awarded for best costumes including Miss Elsie Dodd most original costume and several comical and original outfits with practical gifts.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Hallowell Concert Co
Hallowell
Elsie Lowry
Sam Solberg
Truman Lanphear
al McComb
Frank Wagner
Elsie Dodd
Ralph Mo
Katherine Adam
Waltzer
Paul Severance
Nellie Wilson
Wm. Sandsness
Hjalmer Egeland
Sam Sollerg
E. L. Frang
al Hawkins
Remains of Big Fred Sealoff Buried in Seattle
The body of Big Fred Sealoff, who died in a Seattle hotel lobby last week, was buried in Seattle. Friends had considered transporting the deceased to this city but conditions led to interment in Seattle.
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Seattle
Fred
George Pitcher Faces Trial for Attempted Robbery
George Pitcher a longtime Big Timber resident now in Columbus faces a district court jury on an attempted robbery charge after a night encounter at the Headquarters saloon. Night bartender Charles Littleton aided by Officer swift actions led to Pitcher’s arrest and his bond set at 500 dollars. Pitcher recently completed a brief prior sentence for overstepping legal rights.
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George Pitcher
Big Timber
Columbus
Lee
Columbus News
Charles Littleton
Charles Park
Pat Patten
Park
Pitcher
Littleton
Bohn
District Court
Shipping Sheep From Montana to Chicago Market
Charles McDaniels of Billings wintered thousands of sheep in Yellowstone and surrounding counties. He sent a shipment of nine cars to the Chicago market yesterday. A second shipment from Springdale will include 22 cars owned by Col. A. B. Coit and six cars from Decker & Miles of McLeod.
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Charles McDaniels
Billings
Yellowstone
Chicago
Hochbaum Ranch
Springdale
Col
A. B. Coit
Decker & Miles
McLeod
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Reed Point Ranch
The
Kent Lake
Jessie I’. Evans
General School
R. S. Jarrett
Asin
Melville Pere Teem
Glaston
Aeereesene
Grey
Wormer
Csecsees Ceescsesees
Sanderson Peereeseneverse
Saresetes
West Boulder
Marley Soho
Morris
Bear Creek
Harper SO
Dutton Beem
Gugler Wade Popc
Kent Lake Paes
Anderson-Johnson
Farmers’ Institute
Mattie
Jonas
Johnny Sleepyhead
J .Frederick Coit
Emily Jane
Ole Gibbons
T Anna Maitland
Gunder Gunderson
Laverne Gough
Lewis Rapstad
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