Montana born General Brett dies at 71 in Washington
Brig. Gen Lloyd M Brett died in Washington at Walter Reed hospital after a heart attack. He was 71, veteran of the Indian wars with Gen Miles, World War I commander of the 80th division brigade, medal of honor recipient, and long service including adjutant general of the District of Columbia militia. He married Elma Wallace of Montana in 1887.
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Washington, D. C
Lloyd
Pittsburgh
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Brett
West Point
West
Miles
Colummilitia
Despie
Santiago
Philippines
France
Miz
Leorgne
2Nd Cavalry
160Th
80Th Division
National Army
Hawaii
General Brett
West Virginia
O'Fallons Creek
Mont
1St American Army Corps
Lloyd M. Brett
A. A. Cronkhite
Promoton
United States
Fort Myer
Madison Square Garden
St Myer
3Rd Cavalry
District of Columbia
Veterans
80Th Division Veterans’ Association
Society of the Army of Bantlegas de Cube
Dead River
Elma Wallace
Montana
Morrison Cave Designated Lewis and Clark National Monument
150 western Montana citizens toured Morrison cave known as Lewis and Clark cavern after designation as a national monument. The cave has been closed 15 years for lack of a custodian and will be opened to the public next season pending federal action.
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Lewis and Clark National Monument
Great Underground
Butte
Jefferson County
Nation Service
Montana
Morrison Cave Development Association
Morrison
Sieur de la Verendrye
National Park Service
Belgium
Italy
France
Federal Park Bureau
D. A. Morrison
Civil War Veteran Frank Walters Dies At 82 In Butte
Frank Walters 82 a Civil War veteran and pioneer Montana prospector died in Butte after a long life of mining and frontier travel Born in New York on June 18 1845 he enlisted at 16 and later drove a stage from what is now Junction City Kansas to Colorado He rode the pony express and mined across Montana before settling at Pony in Madison county forty years ago He was among the first white observers of the Custer massacre and had no known relatives or marriage.
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West Point
Miles
de Brett
Sae
Jus Jdivision Pomimnander
Easure
Rig
M Toya M
Coeeenance
Danneveux
Bois Dese
Brett
Legion of Honor
France
Pevenies
Compress
War Department
Army
Pershing
Santiago
Toral
Frank Walters
Montana
Butte
Pony
Mr. Walters
New York State
Plains
Kansas
Junction City
Kan
Colorado
Walters
California
Nevada
Hill
Madison County
Sheridan
Virginia City
Battle Ground
Deadwood
David E. Folsom
Charles W. Cook
Yellowstone National Park
Folsom
Western Monthly
Chicago
Meagher County
Republican Party
Joseph E. Toole
Ghost W. Cook
Mr. Cook
Fisk
Som
Fort Benton
Dave
George Ives
Ives
Gentle Laxative Promises Quick Relief for Children
Old advertising copy urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup as a first treatment for ailing children. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, ease stomach issues, and restore playfulness with a pleasant taste. Full directions and brand warnings accompany each bottle.
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California
Notorious Outlaw George Ives Fought Folsom in Montana Tale
George Ives, a feared road agent, clashed with hunter David E. Folsom in the Virginia City era. A billiard ball heaved by Folsom felled Ives, triggering a camp riot and forcing Folsom to flee. Folsom later attended Ives death by hanging and recalled the stampede as the execution neared.
Michael Berger Dies in Butte Prominent Idaho native
Michael A. Berger a Butte businessman and fraternal leader died in Butte after 34 years in Montana. Born 1871 in Malad Idaho he earned public office as city treasurer and clerk and later worked in banking and real estate. Survived by wife Elizabeth Evans two sons four sisters and several in laws and relatives.
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Michael A. Berger
Butte
Rocky Mountain
Malad
Idaho
M. A. Berger
Montana
Berger
Ogden Military School
West
Butte Intermountain
Lee Mantle
Joseph Corby
Nectals Bank and Trust Company
Silver Bow Lodge
Deer Lodge
Royal Arch Masons
Montana Commandery
Knights Templars
Bagdad Temple
K. T
Elizabeth Evans
Michael Albert
A. C. M. Company
New York
Lee
Bud
University of Pennsylvania
George H. MacDougal
Spokane
Emma Shirley
Portland
Anna Gosman
Dillon
J. D. McGregor
Los Angeles
Frank W. Haskins
U. S
Albert and
Ben F. Evans
William R. Evans
Roundup
James R. Evans
South Africa
Montana Shooters Win National Rifle Meet Special Honors
Eight of fourteen Montana national guard rifle team members earned special qualifications at Camp Perry Ohio for the national matches. Nine Montana medals were awarded with officers Almquist Anderson and Bjorneby receiving expert status and Stephens Story Landers Herrick Green and others earning sharpshooter and marksman rankings. Instructors certificates were issued to Captain Anderson and several lieutenants and sergeants after the event.
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Montana National Guard
Camp Perry
Montana
Sol Peterson
Helena
W. J. Soper
Billings
J. L. Stephens
Freid
H. J. Almquist
Nelson Story
Bozeman
L. E. Bretzke
Glasgow
Story
Landers
Herrick
Leonard Green
National Rifle Association
Almquist
Bjorneby
Soper
Green
Anderson
Noyd
Storey
Stevens
Never Again Till Next When Court Sees Repeat Offender
John Romek of Great Falls was fined $10 and promised never again before the court suspended the penalty on Saturday. He returned Monday on the same charge in the same police court, illustrating a recurring offense.
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John Romek
Great Falls
John
Glacier Park Inspires West to Create Mountain Sports Etchings
Levan West, a rising artist, visited Glacier Park as guest of Ralph Budd of the Great Northern Railway. He collects 200 sketches and photos for a forthcoming series on Mountain Sports. The first etching was bought by the New York Public Library. a 10 to 12 piece set will tour U.S. museums.
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Ralph Budd
Great Northern Railroad
Levon West
New York
Glacier Park
West
Lindbergh
Mid-Ocean
Mr. West
Great Northern Railway
Mr. Budd
Glacier
New York Public Library
Dentists elect Scott Montana district president
Dr W M Scott was chosen president of the fifth district of the Montana Dental Association at a recent Great Falls meeting.
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W. M. Scott
Montana Dental Association
Great Falls
Eagles District Meeting in Miles City Honors Lester Loble
The Eagles of newly formed District No. 1 met in Miles City on October 10 to establish the Loble district in honor of Lester Loble former state worthy president from Helena.
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Eagles
Miles City
Loble
Lester Loble
Helena
Holbert Sells 1100 Acre Ranch Near Miles City
The 1100 acre Holbert ranch near Miles City was sold to J W Shull of Ottawa Kas on September 22. Shull and his sons will operate the cattle business together.
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Holbert
Ben Holbert
Miles City
J. W. Shull
Ottawa
Kas
Shull
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Medal of Honor
O'fallon’s Creek
Argonne
Nantillois
Bois de la Hesse
Morrison Cave
Lewis and Clark
Perrin
America
California Pig Syrup Company
Lew L. Callaway
White Sulphur Springs
Charley Cook
Cook
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Salmon River
James L. Fisk
James Fergus
Nathaniel P. Langford
John Potter
Mark Leadbeater
Sves
Plummer
Gallatin Valley
Nevada City
John Wesley Dunham
Willams
Williams
Dunham
Polsom
Wes
David Folsom
hilMard
Michael Berger
Montana Knights Templar
Levon
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