The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-09-01
Large Crowd
AT Dedication Of
Logon Memorial

In the peace ana QuleL OF the
stately forest on Highway No. 2,
monument was dedicated Sunday to
Sidney NJ Logan, former Kalispell
resident and pioneer crusader for
the betterment of Montana. The
memorial stands at the entrance to
"a beautiful picnic ground which is
situated beside one eff the Thomp-
son lakes and about so miles from
Libby
The inscription on the plaque
reads; Dedicated to the memory
of Sidney M. Logan, a Montanan
loved by all, who gave generously
for the benefit of Montana. This
scenic highway is a monument to
his vision and untiring efforts. Kali
ispell Chamber of Commerce, Lib
by Chamber of Commerce.
The gathering was composed of
lapproxirn ateiy 600 <4people, asDHae of
whom had come for many miles to
honor their old friend, Sid Logan.
After several musical numbers
by the Flathead high school band
the program was opened with a
short talk by George Lanstrum, one
of the committee in charge He in
turn gave the program over TO John
Sherman of Kalispell, who intro
duced each speaker. The principal
address was given by Cornelius r.
Kelly of New York City, president
of the Anaconda Copper Mining
company. Mr. Kelly's talk was
short but contained many solemn
thoughts and much praise. He said,
This gathering today is Of itself a
tribute to the memory and the
character of man who was loved
and respected by all who had the
good fortune to know him.
THAT his memory and character
may be perpetuated, we are dedicat-
ing this natural park and this foun-
tain with its inset tablet of bronze
upon which tribute to his worth in
life has duly been inscribed. That
this symbol of our affection for and
the appreciation of the qualities of
the friend whom we knew in life
should be here recorded is most
fitting and was by him most de-
served"
The unwilling ceremonies fol-
lowed Kelly's address. The band
played the Star Spangled Banner
at this time.
DR.. Harry McGregor of Great
Falls and former chairman of the
highway commission praised Logan
for his unfaltering interest and push
SO far as the development of Mon
tana was concerned.
Fred E. Theme, regional forest
engineer from Missoula, spoke brief
ly concerning the advantages of a
through highway from the Pacific
4 coast to- Glacier park. He was fol
lowed on the program by NJ. ID
Rowland, who represented the Lib.
by commercial club Mr.. Rowland
said, I'VE knew Sid Logan as q
builder, always carrying his share
of the load. May this remembrance
stand as an everlasting monument
to his memory"
Ernest M. Child, of Kalispell, .
law partner of Logan for many
years, delivered eulogy. In
short review of Mr. Logan's life
he said, From the time of his
fathers death until he entered the
law Office of Wade, Toole 81 Wal
lace for study at the age of 20, he
| rode the range as cowboy. Ridinf
the range by day and studying Law
by night for he was largely self
educated. He was admitted to the
bar in 1883 and became Flatheat
county's first county attorney. Late
he was elected mayor and the cit,
hall was built under his administra
ton. Interested in conservation O
wild life and in the creation O
parks, he worked closely with Sen
ator Carter who introduced the bill
for the creation of Glacier Nationa
Park"
!, Twenty-Five members of the 10
gan family were. present at the cere
mony. Mrs. CIeora Thun, one o
Logan's daughters, expressed i'm
pressively the gratitude of thefLo
gan family.
The fountain, built Of eight ton
OF ore, all native Montana rock. wa
unveiled by Jack Orser and Ra,
Thon, grandsons OF Logan. I'm