Autumn Term Opens at Montana State Normal with New Faculty
The autumn semester at the Montana State Normal College opens after a four week break as new students arrive by train. The first convocation was held on Wednesday afternoon and new faculty member Prof. Frank H. Garver joins the history department, succeeding Dr. Pelzer who moves to the State University of Iowa.
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Normal College
Dillon
Frank H. Garver
Morningside College
Sioux City
Iowa
Pelzer
State University of Iowa
Garver
Athletics edge Giants in nine inning thriller
In a tense Union League clash the Athletics beat the Giants 9 to 8 to claim first place. Three pitchers combined for the win as Wolfe Mosher and Conger delivered key hits in a dramatic ninth inning rally. Bradley started six innings before leaving with a sore shoulder and Yoe finished.
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Athletics
Giants
Wolfe
Mosher
Conger
Gosman
Ninie
Barry
Bradley
Congers
Stahl
Dormitory Improvements At University Of Iowa Campus
The University of Iowa undertakes extensive dormitory upgrades including new hardwood floors and a 65 foot stack for the boiler house. A steam driven heating system is being repurposed to serve educationally as construction continues. Dr. Hertick assumes a vocal music post at the Normal college and student enrollment climbs with many new arrivals.
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Murray
Hugh Bashing
University of Iowa
Lucy E. Hertick
Clarkston
Washington
Normal College
Place Reich
Hazelbaker Gathering Exhibits for State Fair
Farmers urged to bring grain and vegetables to the State Fair promptly. Vegetables must reach Dillon by September 21 and be well screened to avoid bruising. A special Beaverhead County train will depart September 28 at 6 AM and return September 30 with two days at the State Fair. lower berths $5, upper $4. Reservations via F A Hazelbaker.
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Dillon
Thursdday
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Montana
Mississippi
Escaped Convict Captured Near River by Sheriff Deputies
Mike Donnelly, an escapee from the Washington State Penitentiary at Walla Walla, was nabbed by Beaverhead Deputy Sheriffs Doc Erwin and Will Scully after a hobo roundup in the Jungle near coal chutes. Donnelly, a life convict who fled during a August 14 escape, allegedly attempted to resist but was overwhelmed and jailed. He had lived in the mountains since his escape, subsisting on berries and sleeping without blankets.
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Hoc. Erwin
W. T. Scully
Sheriff's Office
Mike Donnelly
Washington
Walla
Doc Erwin
Will Scully
Scully
Erwin and
Scilly
Erwin
Donnelly
Beaverhead County High Opens With Record Enrollment
Beaverhead County High School began its twelfth year on Monday the 11th with 93 students on the first day, eighteen more than record. By Tuesday two more enrolled and several others await county examining board approval. One quarter of pupils are from out of town. New courses and electives created scheduling conflicts but students remain enthusiastic and eager to learn. Prof Kerr starts shop classes in blacksmithing and carpentry next week as Miss Johnson teaches English to 96 daily pupils.
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Beaverhead County
Soils
Cicero
Kerr
Miss Johnson
Beaverhead County Commissioners Consider Road Petitions
Beaverhead County Montana officials met in regular session September 1911. Joseph W. Smith and others petitioned to open an old road from W L Shambow's southeast corner to connect with the main old road to ease mail delivery during five months annually due to ice overflow from Cornell Creek. The board ordered a standard petition form and plat be prepared and returned for further action.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Joseph W. Smith
W. L. Shambow
United States
Cornell Creek
A. le Badeon
Lilian M. Badcon
Tower
Senit Raber Dash
A. B. Stine
Wise River
Stine
A. F. Jones
Centennial Valley
Red Rock River
Shambow Bridge
Hinches Ranch
Poulsen Ranch
Mount Etna erupts with lava flow and refugee exodus
Reports describe Mount Etna’s crest spewing heavy smoke and continuous bombardment as a 2000 foot wide lava stream descends the slope. Peasants flee the danger zone carrying families and belongings amid ongoing tremors and fears of a Messina‑like disaster.
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Cartilina
Mount Etna
Messina
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Montana State Normal
Dillon, Montana
F. A. Hazelbaker
Hazelbaker
Agent Wilson
Wilson
Helena
Hunsaker Ranch
Walla Walla Pen
Nad Ptisons
Much Tim
W. Graham
Idaho
Walla Walla
CC. Patterson
W. Francis
W.C. Orr
Jno
Cornell
First National Bank
State Bank
J. M. Neidt
Jackson
Horace McIntyre
Grant
Francis
Pendergast Cross Road
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