Acting President Named At Normal College After Swain Resigns
The state board of education announces Prof. J. E. Monroe of the science department will serve as acting president of the Normal college after H. H. Swain resigns. Monroe’s term will start when Swain’s contract ends September first, with a permanent head to be chosen later. Monroe’s past work widely praised, though acceptance not confirmed. The board delays final action until December due to upcoming board elections and membership changes.
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State Board of Education
H. H. Swain
Normal College
J. E. Monroe
Swain
Monroe
Prof. Swain
Popular Price Show Brings Sells Floto Circus to Town
The Sells Floto Circus touts 25 cent general admission after a years long campaign for popular pricing. They report strong profits and promise a parade at 10 30 A M with two performances on Friday June 21 featuring novel acts unseen before.
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Sells-Floto Circus
Pex
Mrs Ida M Jones Buys Farm and Homes Near Coeur d'Alene
Ida M Jones purchases 120 acres with lake frontage five miles west of Coeur d Alene for 5000, plus a 15 acre tract at Reitmeir station with a five room bungalow valued at 3600, and a modern bungalow in Manito Park for 3600. Diversified farming and orchard plans accompany the holdings.
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Hover-Schiffner Company
Ida M. Jones
Lake Coeur d'Alene
North Range 4
North Range
Coeur d’Alene City
Manito Park
Spokane Chronicle
No, we must earn affection by giving full value
The remark emphasizes winning public favor through complete and honest effort. It frames value as the currency of trust and suggests consistent, high standards in all endeavors to win support from people and communities.
Beehrer Land and Livestock Co Formed by Beehrer Family
Beehrer Land and Livestock Co Inc formed with Beehrer family control from Melrose. Capital stock 50000 with 25000 subscribed. About 500 acres improved land to run cattle and food production. Officers include Minnie Beehrer president and Karl Beehrer secretary treasurer. Directors listed. Plan aims for profitable operations by fall.
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Beehrer Land and Livestock Company, Inc
Beehrer
Melrose
Treasury
Minnie Beehrer
Julia Beehrer
Karl Beehrer
Gootlieb Beehrer
George N. Beehrer
Louise Beehrer
Miss Vera Jones Hosts Small Musical Evening
Miss Vera Jones of 427 Seventh Avenue entertained a few friends Tuesday evening with a refined musical program performed by Miss Reynolds, Miss Leona Pierson and J. W. Maddux. Spring flowers adorned the home and supper followed, served by the hostess and her mother.
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Vera Jones
Seventh Avenue
Miss Reynolds
Leona Pierson
J. W. Maddux
A. Rundberg
W. E. Reynolds
J. H. Maddux
Mamie Rundberg
Clara Rundberg
Homer Wylde
Guy Crandwell
Spokane
Chronicle
Was Former Dillon Resident
Mrs. Josephine May, 40, a native of Minnesota, died last night in Butte after moving from Livingston two months ago for medical treatment. She lived in Montana 26 years including Helena, Dillon and Livingston. Survived by daughter Alberta, 14, brother S. P. Gaimont of Butte, and sisters Mrs. Ida Cannings Everett Washington, Mrs. May Lavigner Spokane, and Mrs. Nellie Monday Livingston.
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Butte
Dillon
Josephine May
Minnesota
May
Livingston
Montana
Helena
Alberta
S. P. Gaimont
Ida Cannings
Everett
Washington
May- Lavigner
Spokane
Nellie Monday
Dillon horseman returns from North Dakota with stock
C. A. Smith the Dillon hustling horseman just back from North Dakota after two weeks of real estate and horse business. He bought a carload of quality thoroughbred horses and plans to bring them to Dillon within ten days to two weeks. A big sale is planned at Salmon City where about a thousand horses will be offered. If he runs the sale he expects to make a success and heads to Idaho on Monday to arrange details.
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C. A. Smith
Dillon
North Dakota
Salmon City
Normal College Commencement and Recital Highlight Local Events
The Normal college held baccalaureate services with Rev. Jesse Lacklen delivering an instructive sermon. Senior class awards included first in field day drills and multiple public school honors. Miss Janie Tovey gave a well received Wednesday recital with Miss Graeter’s student body praised for technique.
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Normal College
Jesse Lacklen
H. H. Swain
Lacklen
Josephine Erwin
Rosenal
Swain
Janie Tovey
Miss Tovey
Miss Graeter
Dillon
I Came I Saw I Conquered Life Ambition
The 1912 Montana State Normal College senior events center on the motto I came I saw I conquered. A senior convocation includes gifts of Montana classics by the class and notes on the forthcoming teaching careers, with diplomas to be awarded by Supt. George F. Downer as commencement closes.
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Ceasar
Saem
St. Paul
Timothy
Glee Club
Lacklen
Kress
Montana
Charles Russell
E. R.mosher
Anna Owsley
Idananda Baker
Agnes Scott
George F. Downer
Butte
Montana State Normal College
Downer
Miss Mary Bennett Returns From Billings for Summer
Miss Mary Bennett arrives this week to spend the summer here after teaching in Billings for the past year.
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Mary Bennett
Billings
Bennett
City Council Grants Saloon Permits and Expands Sprinkling Hours
At a brief Wednesday meeting Mayor Olmsted and Aldermen approved saloon permits for the Metlen Hotel, Chas Hirchman, and Farley & Company. Bids for hauling, sprinkling, and cement work were awarded to Bostwick and Phillips respectively. Sprinkling hours extended by two hours to improve irrigation, wards redistricting discussed, and Robb lot purchase authorized for a new city hall site.
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Olmsted
Eliel
Anderson
McCaleb
Wedum
Metlen Hotel
Chas Hirchman and Farley & Company
Bostwick
Phillips
Robb
Dave Robb
Death of Dave Wilson Brother of Mrs. N Ring
Dave Wilson of Denver died May 21 after a long TB battle. He was well known in the Beaverhead area and his mother visited here last summer. The Denver Times praised his brave cheerful fight and dedication to journalism despite illness.
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Dave Wilson
Colorado
Massacre of Siberian Miners Sparks International Outcry
Details reach about the massacre of nearly 200 miners, mainly Chinese, at Bedaibe in Siberia. The 8,000 workers for a Russian firm protested harsh conditions and pay, a strike followed, police and soldiers protected property, leaders were arrested, and a miners meeting led to hundreds injured as Russian troops fired.
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Bedaibe
Siberia
Iena
Duma
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J. £. Monroe
Coeur D'Alene
Idaho Lake
Beehrer Land & Livestock Co
Miss Jones
Iar
Miss Herrick
Anastasia McManus
Margaret Colberson
E. R. Mosher
May Burke
City Council
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