Paris Gibson 87th Birthday Honors Great Falls Founder
Paris Gibson, founder of Great Falls, celebrated his 87th birthday as thousands gathered in Gibson Park to honor him. The tribute reflected his dream of a thriving city with parks and industry, from humble beginnings in 1883 to a growing metropolis with copper and zinc plants, roadways, and cultural amenities.
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Montana Poet in Patriotic Verse Sparks National Spirit
A Montana poet Berton Braley issued a World War era appeal published July 4 in London and New York papers. The verse urges deeds over words, calling citizens to service and to keep the torch of liberty burning bright, with lines referencing Valley Forge and Bunker Hill. The piece ends with a pointed note on frugality and merit, contrasting penology and virtue, then a biting quip about benefits.
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First Governor of Montana Aide to John Brown
Sidney Edgerton, Montana’s first governor, had a storied career from Akron attorney to Idaho and Montana territories. He defended John Brown, faced peril in Harper’s Ferry, and led Montana’s push for recognition as a territory. His journey spanned law, politics, and frontier hardship ending with his death in 1900.
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