Indians on Horse Prairie 1877 Remembered by Pioneer
A county pioneer recalls the Nez Perce visit to Horse Prairie in August 1877. He describes racing his old mare to Bannack with two companions pursued by Indians, a broken fence, near misses, and the perilous night ride. Pierce ranch drama and near freezing conditions follow as locals flee to Bannack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers’ Club
Indiana On Horse Prairie
Horse Prairie Creek
Joseph
Pierce Ranch
Bannack
Mr. Pierce
Tit
Thearda
Kelly
Horse Prarie Creek
Hanlon
O’hoolahan
O'Hoolahan
O’ Hoolahan
Thig
Nez Perce
Idaho
Montana
Colt. Kelly
Tom Pierce
Banack
Pierce
New College Course Plans Graduate Program At State Normal
The State Normal College faculty outlines a new graduate course leading to a master’s degree to begin next school year. The program is strictly graduate and professional, with a two part structure: a required major in pedagogy and a flexible minor from any department. Course selection depends on students’ prior work and goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal College
New Stamped Envelopes Issued In Four Denominations
The post office department has prepared and begun distributing a new line of stamped envelopes in four denominations. Each envelope carries a distinct shaped stamp with a white bust portrait: 1 cent green circle Franklin, 2 cent brick-red oval Washington, 4 cent brown square Grant, and 5 cent blue ellipse Lincoln. The stamps are embossed on the envelopes and larger with less decoration than prior issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Franklin
Washington
General Grant
Lincoln
First Spotted Fever Death Reported in Missoula
A Missoula woman Mrs. F L Doolittle dies at Sister's hospital from spotted fever linked to a woodtick bite. Doctors and a Minnesota expert confirm the bite and swelling preceding illness, while a government specialist is en route to study the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
F. L. Doolittle
Lo Lo
Kaat
Wileong
University of Minnesota
Mra Doolittle
Seeing Good Horses in Dillon by H E George
Stockbuyer H E George from Plattsburg Missouri arrived Sunday and joined R T Boatman at Home Park ranch. He says he saw more good horses in Dillon in a few hours than in all of Missouri.
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H. E. George
Plattsburg Mo
Town
R. T. Boatman
Home Park Ranch
Dillon
Missouri
Catholic Church Sees Growth in Montana
The Right Rev Bishop John R Brondel reports Montana Catholics risen to about 50 000 with 2300 baptisms 700 marriages and 800 deaths in the past year Parish count grew to 32 with 62 churches reflecting broad strides in the churchs fortunes and plans for further work this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
John R. Brondel
Sid
Brandel
Fishing good in Big Hole river crowds
Big Hole river banks were crowded with anglers last Sunday as reports indicate about 2000 fish caught. One wagon alone hauled in more than 200 fish, highlighting a strong fishing day along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole River
Monitor
Course menu and master thesis options across departments
In psychology and pedagogy offer genetic and advanced educational psychology, evolution and education, educational systems, and school organization. Master candidates must thesis in educational or genetic psychology, school hygiene, history of education, methods of teaching elementary mathematics, language, geography, science, or history.
Ground Is Good For Farmers Seeding Progress Report
Ranchers in the region are well advanced with spring seeding as soil conditions improve after favorable weather. Town reports indicate many have sown most grain and are preparing land for potatoes and vegetables while some have finished sowing and turn toward alfalfa. Moist soil to a foot or more promises a strong crop start before irrigation.
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THE
Dillon Pipe Dreamers
NEW College
Ginning of the New
Uim
U. S
Brondel
Northwest
Dillon Furniture Co
G. T. Paul
F. E. T. Broeck
W. V. Kingsbury
Metlen
B.F. White
R. A. Sullivan
First National Bank
L. F. Graves
Wm. Roy
Ll. Stone
State Bank of Dillon
Dillon, Montana
United States
Europe
F.J. Graves
Wm. Rox
Martin Barrett
Jos. Shineberger
A. I. Graeter
A. L. Stoner
Edwin Norris
Ofgs Examiner Offce
A. L. Bapcon
N. G. W.F, Crashmore' Secy
Upper
Montana St
Beaverhead County
Salt Lake Port
Dillon Lumber Co
J. B. McKinney
Illinois Central Railway
Itl Ag
Fui
Omaha
Neb
St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis, Minn
Kansas City
Memphis
Chicago, Ill
St. Louis
Peoria
Ill
Evansville
Ind
Nashville, Tenn
Atlanta, Ga
Jacksonville
Fla
Vicksburg
Miss
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pacific Coast
Montana Territory
Illinois Central Railroad
J.A. Foley
W. 2Nd
South St. Salt Lake City
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Madison County
Boulder
Jefferson County
M. H. Parker
Dillon Examiner
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