Pioneer Granville Stuart Writes History for Montana
Granville Stuart, Montana pioneer since 1857, arrives in Helena to write his memoirs under legislative pay of 3000 dollars yearly. His life spans mining, merchandising, cattle, quartz ventures, and public service from state land agent to U S minister to Uruguay and Paraguay. He also led livestock boards, chaired the state prison board, and authored publications on vigilantes and the Yellowstone expedition.
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Granville Stuart
Montana
Helena
Stuart
Monida
Dillon
Gold Creek
Deer Lodge
Pioneer Creek
Philipsburg
Musselshell
Joseph Toole
Territorial State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Livestock Association of
Territory
Grover Cleveland
United States
Uruguay
Paraguay
Butte
James Stuart
Yellowstone
San Diego
Proper Preparedness Brings College to Screens
The College of Montana stages its life on film with John Bielenberg and Pioneer Preacher among 60 actors in a $150000 project. Scenes from classrooms to dorms show students and faculty, with interiors shot at the Kohr and Bielenberg ranch and a debut by Clevene Spence. The film aims to capture student life and debuts in about a week.
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John Bielenberg
Montana
The
College of Montana
Deer Lodge
Moving Picture
Charles Cleveland Cohan
Butte Miner
KE. C. Schoettler
Pioneer Cattle Company
Kohr and Bielenberg Ranch
Clevene Spence
Salt Lake City
Utah
William Cuthbert
Milwaukee
Bielenberg Ranch
F. A. Steyer
Miss Hagerty
Woman's Club
E. J. Greenveld
Butte
First Presbyterian Church
Bank Hold Up in 1879 Virginia City Nebraska Montana
In 1879 cashier at Henry Elling bank Virginia City recounts a daylight robbery by two men. They bind the teller, steal cash, silver and bonds, alight on horses, and flee toward Yellowstone park with a reward offered but three suspects never caught. Local editor Tom Baker attempted a warning shot from distance.
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Montana
Henry Elling
Virginia City
Mr. Elling
Pony
H. J. Johnson
van Buren Street
Dover
Yellowstone Park
Ogden
Helena
Madison Valley
Divide
Red Rock Lake
Tom Baker
Madisonian
Baker
Fishbeck Friend of the Printers Fights for Montana Law
Montana printers won a key bill to keep public printing at home. Senators Fishbeck and Representative Hurd led the passage, blocking an east competition measure. Prominent editors like Larry Dobell and J A Gillaly aided in the campaign for the law and county print interests.
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Montana
Ben Franklin
Fifteenth Legislative Assembly
Larry Dobell
Butte Miner
J J. Hocking
Glasgow Courier
J. A. Gillaly
The
Fergus
County Argus
State Press Association
H. Peterson
Great Falls
Press Association
Jerome Williams
Big Timber Pioneer
Jerry Locke
H. H. Howard
Livingston Enterprise
Charles Shoup
F. G. Fishbeck
Sheridan County
Hurd
Columbus
Friends of the Art
Fishbeck
Representative Hurd
House
Senate
Fishbeckis
Culbertgen
Plentywood
Green Parrot Lived at Petersburg Ky
A fragment notes a person or entity named Green Parrot living in Petersburg Kentucky. The readable text hints at a personal residence but provides no clear event or action to confirm a full news item.
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Petersburg
Brace Up in Down-and-Out Club: Resign Advised
A columnist urges a club member to act, not whine, and questions whether resignation is the right move. The piece emphasizes taking responsibility and reengaging rather than lingering in defeat.
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Pal
How Louse Creek Got Its Name
Bill Weaver recounts the origin of Louse Creek's name from a 1880s spring roundup. Pete, a cowpuncher known for talking to cows, stripped his shirt and beat it with a rock muttering he’d punish the big ones, leading settlers to call the stream Louse Creek.
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Louse Creek
Bill Weaver
Pete
Judith
Pat O’hara
Geyser
Namin
Woman ousted from office pays costs in Yellowstone case
The Montana Supreme Court rules Mrs. Carrie G. Smith must cover court costs after Edward V. Dunne is entitled to the office of county assessor. The decision clarifies that only the first term ended with A. M. Smith's death, and the second term remained vacant until January when a new board appointed Dunne.
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Yellowstone County
Carrie G. Smith
Supreme Court
Edward V. Dunne
A. M. Smith
A Vivid Paw Paraphrase Explains Pessimism
The speaker defines a pessimist as one who sees a dimple as a wrinkle in an embryo, illustrating a cynical view through a playful, parental analogy.
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Willie
Paw
Insurance policy for families in Helena Montana
The Equitable Life offers a plan to protect wives and children with life insurance and disability income. It states in force and asset figures and invites inquiries to Richards & Ellis, managers, Helena, Montana.
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Equitable Life
Richards & Ellis
Helena
Mont
Seventy-Five Cattle Frozen at Nashua Ranch
During a blizzard and extreme cold, 75 head of cattle owned by John McMahon near Nashua froze to death. Thirty-five died in a shed where they huddled for warmth. McMahon had previously shipped 410 head last fall, mainly yearlings, and faces severe losses this season due to Montana weather.
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John McMahon
Nashua
Mr. McMahon
Montana
County Assessor Ponders Wheat on Lewistown Tracks
Fer gus county assessor Riddick contemplates whether about 100,000 bushels of wheat piled on Lewistown tracks and stalled by rail traffic should be taxed. He plans to discuss the issue with the county attorney and commissioners.
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Riddick
Fergus County
Lewistown
Economy in Speech Advised by Wise Mr Shirds
A cautious adviser named Mr Shirds urges listeners to practice economy in speech while noting a frugal mindset need not curb wit. The sage counsels restraint in word use as a virtue for effective communication.
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Mr. Shirds
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A. J. Bennett
Orton Brothers
Jacob
Everett
Strohber
Netton
Kimball
Chickering, Rose & Sons
Kranich & Bach
J. & C. Fischer
Hallet & Davis, Kimball
Orton Bros
Third Street
Rainbow Hotel
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