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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14
Helena Cabin Built in 1865
To Become Pioneer Museum

recalled that one Of MIR. and Mrs. Gil
patrick's sons Is postmaster at Sitka,
Alaska.
In 1885 Mr.. Larson, while on tour
of Alaska, met Fitzpatrick, whose first
name he does not now remember, and
was told he was the first baby born
in the Fitzpatrick cabin and one OF
the first in Last Chance glilch, now
Helena. Another son, Frank, Is a resi-
dent Of Seattle. An auction sale Of the
property was postponed while the
property Is reappraised.
The property belongs TO the Mitchell
estate, In which there are no heirs, and
Judge George w. Padbury Jr., on the
application of Walter G.. Sampson,
public administrator, issued an order
for reappraisement. Simpsons petit
ton, supported by the testimony OF q
number Of women, including Mrs j..
E. Erickson, Mrs. Clara II. Kennett,
Mrs. Lottie Rumsey Willett, Mrs. r. E..
Towle. Mrs. A. T. Hubbard and others,
alleged that the present appraisement
was too high.
Sampson and j. j. Haytin took the
stand, and like other witnesses, testi-
fled that the property had very slight
commercial value If any, while 1t had
great value from historical stand
point.
Sampson, who has charge Of the
place as public administrator, testified
that he had rented a room IN the
cabin for SO a month, but could not
always collect the rent.
A number Of other women interested
in the movement were present ana
their names we're read to the court by
Attorney lester Lobe, who conducted
the examination of witnesses. At his
suggestion Judge Padbury appointed
as appraisers Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. VIII
lett and Mr.. Haytin.
A new order was issued by the court
authorizing the administrator to sell
the property at either public auction
or private sale, after the reappraise-
ment should be made.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14

There are between 500 and 600 doc
tors in Hampstead, London, which has
an estimated population Of $4,000.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14
Montana's First College
Conducted in Log Cabin

down to business. They couldn't wat
for the erection Of the new building
with that pratrie-fire still raging IL
their veins.
The trustees rented the two-room
log structure known previously as the
hospital, q building that may have fit
ttngly enough been the first church b
Deer Lodge. They hired their corps OF
teachers: Prof. Clinton FL. Moore, prin-
cipal and teacher Of mathematics;
Miss Pike, languages Q.atin, German
French and English; Miss King. aft
erward Mrs. Peter Valitonl, teacher O
music
A list. regrettabIy all too incom-
plete, of those who matriculated, fol-
lows. John Huffman, Charles Spear,
Lizzie Steele, Ella Irwin, Sally Batter
ton, James Batterton, Herman Haus-
with-destined TO gain distinction as
a tenor-F. F. Irvine, VIII Cave, Lizzie
voolfolk.
The trustees, that same fan, con-
tracted the construction Of the first
building of the Montana Collegiat e
Institute on the eminence above Deer
Lodge, since known as College hill
Upon the close Of that first college
year the trustees found that the costs
Of construction of the new building,
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ing the school, which had not received
the patronage hoped for, had so thrown
them in debt that school" could not
be maintained the following year. A
years postponement of Instruction
was inevitable.
Glasses were resumed the next fall
after the years enforced vacation. in
the new Montana Collegiate Institute.
Betty Williams and Miss King. teach
ers: Wiley Mountjoy-he married the
most popular lady-principaI. The IN
stitute for two years continued with
q fair attendance.
On Aug. %, 1882, the Institute was
taken over by the Presbytery Of Mon
tana. The name, College Of Montana,
was adopted in 1884
A far cry-our present buildings and
educational system-a far cry from
that first log-cabin college.
But what a teacher that Clinton
Moore wasl He even taught me math-
ematicsl But he was too modest. AL
ways taking back seat for some old,
half-forgotten invasion.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14

Mrs. Eucretfa Bateman, "a, a
resident Of Great Falls for 40 years
and widow of the late David w.
Batemau, died recently as the re-
suit Of injuries received when she
fell at her home. Mrs. Bateman's
pelvic bone was shattered I'm the
fan.
Mrs. Bateman, one Of seven children,
was born Oct. IL, 1874. in Cincinnati,
0. Her father was a slave owner be-
fore the Civil war Her mother was
first cousin of jefferson Davis, presi-
dent of the Confederate states. After
the Civil war, the family moved to
Keokuk, Ia Her father operated q
large farm In Iowa for many years.
Mrs. Bateman attended school in Keo-
kuk and in 1880 she was married to
Andrew A. Brown Of that city.
In 1882 she was married to Bateman
at Lincoln, Neb., and shortly after the
family started for Montana to make
their home. They went by railway as
far as Utah and then took the stage
coach to Martinsdale where Bateman
was employed.
They resided for short periods at Hell
ena and Martinsdale and from 1884
until 1890 made their home at Marys-
vile. Bateman went into business for
himself In 1885 and in 1890 he and
the late Jacob Sweitzer established g
business in Great Falls. Recalling their
arrival in Great Falls, Mrs. Bateman
often remarked that I'VE came in the
morning and the Strains came In the
afternoon"
Mrs Bateman took a prominent part
in social affairs of the city until 1928
when her husband became Ill. Bate
man, who had been an outstanding
business man here for more than 40
years, died May Is, 1882, from heart
ailment.
One of Mrs. Bateman's early hobbies
was painting with oils and decorating
china. She was a member Of the Epis-
copal church.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14
SOIL Depicting
ACREAGE LISTED
MONTANA COUNTY COMMITTEES
URGED TO NOTIFY FARMERS
BY FEBRUARY 1
Total for Each Subdivision Is Upper
Limit for All Crops Designated I'm
der Classification for 1889 Agricul-
tural Conservation Program.

The total county soiI-depIeting
acreage aIlotments for farms COW
cred by work sheets In Montana
for the 1889 crop year have been
established, announces A. j. BOr-
ton, state executive officer for the
agricultural adjustment admins
tration.
The total acreage for each county is
the upper limit for all crops designated
as soil depicting under the 1889 agri-
cultural conservation program, Borton
explained. with this information,
county agricultural conservation COM
mittees can establish individual 1889
farm acreage allotments, the "most
urgent and important job IN the
county offices"
ut is absolutely essential that total
acreage allotments be established and
approved by the state committee for
all farms In time to officially notify
all farmers In the county Of their 1889
total acreage allotment prior to Feb.
1, 1885," Borton says.
The soil depicting allotments by
counties follow:
Deer Lodge, 1884; FIathead. 50.742:
Granite, 1878; Lake, 1892; Lincoln,
$3.50; Mineral, 2y271; MiSSoula, lS,O57;
Powell, 6,647; Ravalli, 27,s57; Sanders,
1898.
Blaine, I2OOso; Chouteau, 500 zoo;
Glacier. 1922; Hill. 272 800: Liberty,
e9,416; Phillips. 115.064: Pondera, 1885,
325; Teton, 1858; Toole, 105,088-
Daniels, $4,000; Dawson, lss.2s7;
Garfield. 68.61T; McCone. l56,778;
Richland, 20OO71; Roosevelt, 29l, $50;
Sheridan, 08.657: Valley 77IsS s7.
Broadwater, 1891; Cascade. l4l .266;
Fergus, 254965; Golden Valley, 81 $40;
judith Basin, f35, 0SS: Lewis and Clark,
1879; Meagher, 6.l21; Musselshell,
35,I57; Petroleum, 1A,iS5; Wheatland.
"a, 191.
Beaverhead, 1912: Gallatin. s8,553;
Jefferson. $3.50. Madison, 1879.
Big Horn. lf4,S42: Carbon, 62.222;
Park, 32.32S; saltwater. 80. ~; Sweet
Grass, 1876; Treasure, 2as47Ss Yellow
stone, $50 SAC.
Carter, 47,031: Custer, Al SAC; FaIlcn,
1l9. 755: Powder River, 1901 Prairie,
73 ,936; Rosebud. B8.l1s. WiDauxs St'SoS.
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pnad ehe Classified Advertisements
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14

Decision 20 purchase the old Gil
patrick cabin, built In 1865, at the
head OF South Main street In Helena,
and transform 1t into q pioneer mu-
scum, was reached at a meeting Of
citizens Of that city.
The cabin is one Of Helena's rare
landmarks and Is especially noted for
the locust trees which grow in front
OF it. These trees, in addition 70 being
two of the few locusts in Montana, are
the first trees ever set out in this
state. They were brought In tomato
cans in 1865 and planted.
The sponsoring group, working
through the chamber Of commerce,
will obtain the money through public
subscription.
II the purchase price of the old
cabin can be raised and the deal COM
pleted, it viii give Helena nearly two
blocks of public park space at the
head of Main street. One block has
already been purchased and will be
made into a Pioneer Memorial park.
1t is planned to restore the old cabin,
If It Is purchased to its original con-
dition and house In 1t the many pio-
neer relics which various organizations
In Helena believe should be preserved.
It is expected the price viii be in the
neighborhood Of $3.50.
From a niece OF the late James
Fergus came a contribution OF SIS
toward the fund which will be used to
purchase and restore the old cabin.
In a letter to Secretary Matt Staff
of the chamber Of commerce, Mrs. FL
len F. Romundstad of Fergus said:
"We have Just read that the old
Gilpatrick house on West Main street
Is to be bought and restored. Enclosed
is our small donation Of So for the
same. James Fergus was brother
of our father, William Fergus.
The Fitzpatrick cabins first occu-
pants were James Fergus ana MS
daughter, Mrs. S. G. fitzpatrick.
A man who once lived In the Gil
patrick cabin was among those who
contributed toward the fund.
He was Louis @. Henry, Helena real
estate and insurance man, VINO told
Matt Staff that he lived with his par
ents in the fitzpatrick cabin away back
in 1873 He says he doesn't remember
much about it but has a soft spot IN
his heart for the old place and hopes
the drive goes over so the cabin can
be purchased.
Mr.. Henry revealed that private in
terests would also like to purchase the
place He said he had been approached
by a sheepherder who was looking for
some little cabin in town to purchase
and who had thought OF bidding Tor
the Fitzpatrick place so that he might
have a home Of his own in which to
spend his winters. MIR. Henry, how
ever. told the man there we're other
cabins in town which might be pur-
chased at a reasonable figure and sug-
gested that he buy one of them in
stead.
IN connection with the proposed |
purchase, Walter Larson, business man, /
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14
o. for
Troubled Waters

IN EVERY industrial field, plant super
IL intendents and management executives
turn to the SOcony-V acuum Oil Company
with its 20 years. experience whenever
fabrication problem, great or small, Unrest
ems to disrupt operating schedules.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14

A summary Of AAA activities for
1887 just released by A. y. BOrton,
state executive officer for the AAA
In Montana, shows that farmers In
this state that year carried out
a wide range Of soil building prac-
tees of recognized value that win
have far-reaching effects toward
putting MOntanas agriculture on
a more stable and permanent ha-
SIS.
Through the agricultural conserva-
ton program farmers tied down loose
soils with cover crops to prevent wind
and water erosion, planted pasture
crops to increase forage supplies for
livestock, controlled moisture sapping
weeds, planted forest trees in shelter
farmsteads, built flood irrigation sys-
TENS to conserve runoff from spring
thaws and heavy rains, constructed
stock water reservoirs to provide more
efficient range management, and
strip cropped fields In bad blow areas
TO prevent wind erosion.
During 1887 the Triple-A program
was in operation In SIS of the states
Sc counties. The only exception was
Silver Bow county, mining and In
dustrial area.
SCcu OUUguUU hCEcS
Borton's summary shows that under
the AAA program farmers in 1897
seeded a total Of 224,215 acres to per-
ennial legunes with and without nurse
crops. Biennial legumes, excepting
sweet clover, we're planted on total
of $3.50 acres and biennial and an
nual sweet clover was seeded on 204,-
955 acres.
Grasses, except crested wheatgrass,
were seeded on 14,095 acres. The re-
port also shows that 17,411 acres Of
idle and abandoned crop lands were
being restored to native grass.
Holding an important place in the
1887 AAA program was crested wheat
grass, a hardy drouth and cold re-
sistant forage grass that has proven
a success under the extremes of Mon
tana climate. Borton's summary shows
that 1926 acres were seeded to this
crop in 1887.
In addition to these crops mixtures
of legumes and grasses for pasture
purposes were seeded on 1908 acres.
During that year perennial noxious
weeds we're controlled on total Of
SOB acres, of which 878 acres were
treated with chemicals.
Many Trees Planted
Forest trees for shelterbelt purposes
were planted on 112 acres and In ad-
ition 1873 acres of trees planted since
1884 we're maintained by AAA partici-
pants.
Strip cropping and fallow to prevent
wind erosion and to conserve moisture
was established on 273,809 acres. Plow-
less or trashy fallow was maintained
on a total Of 1907, 345 acres and con-
trolled summer fallow was maintained
on 10,487 acres.
Winter cover crops were seeded on
2, 743 acres, green manure crops we're
planted on 557 acres of irrigated land.
and A acres of orchards were seeded
to legumes for cover crops.
Diking for flood water diversion in
volved 1910 acres of crop land and
3 ,226 acres Of non-crop pasture land,
a total of 1885 acres. Construction
Of reservoirs in drouth counties in
cluded the movement Of 400, 446 cubic
yards Of dirt.
Other soil building practices COM
Dleted during the year included the re-
seeding Of $40 acres of non-crop pas
ture land to native grass, the con-
struction of terraces Involving 18,504
acres, and contour listing Of 2,647
acres
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14
LAWSUIT BOOMERANGS
IN GREAT FALLS COURI

A lawsuit that boomeranged was
concluded in Great Falls when a dis
trict court jury returned verdict for
81 1851 .85 in favor of W. e. (BlD Burks,
prominent northern Montana drilling
contractor and oil operator, who had
been sued for approximately $4,000 by
Rachel E. Burks, his former wife.
notes allegedly given her by the de-
PENDANT. The Judgment given him by
the jury was based upon contentious
contained In counter-claim which
Burks entered In connection with the
suit.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14
MYSTERY RAILWAY
WILL DISCONTINUE
GILMORE & PITTSBURGH, FROM
ARMsTEAD, MONT, TO SALMON
IDAHO, WILL GIVE UP GHOST
Files Application to Cease Operations
Next May With State Utilities Com
mission, Due to Lack of Funds; Was
Built in 1SO9-1O.

Abandonment of the Gilmore e.
Pittsburgh railroad, If application
to discontinue operations is APP
proved by the interstate commerce
commission, will end a chapter Of
Montana railrOading which prob
ably created more interest than
any other similar line In the state,
according TO railroad officials.
W. NJ Bichler, president of the road
running between Armstead, Mont. and
Salmon, Idaho, announced that the
company will discontinue operation Of
the line May /, 1899, due to lack Of
funds. Formal application, he said,
would be made In the near future.
The line was termed Montana
road of mystery" by the first presi-
dent of the company, w. A. Nc
Cutcheon. Work was started in April,
1909, on the 125-mile road, and COM
pleted May 3, 1910. Two thousand
men we're at work at one time.
Railroad officials recalled that there
were many rumors concerning the pur-
pose of the lire. Many persons, they
said, believed the road would become
a short route to Califoria with the
northern terminus at Whitehall. The
line would run south to Dillon, over
to Salmon, south along the Salmon
river and across the Sawtooth noun
tains to Boise. Idaho, then to San
Francisco through Nevada, according
to beliefs
Others coritended that the road
would provide a shorter line to the
Pacific coast, via Salmon. Lewiston,
Idaho, and west. The high point Of
the rumors was reached when the rail-
road purchased depot site on the
eastern outskirts Of Dillon after start
ing operations.
The first passenger train was run
over It's rails on May II, 1910. 1t was
a special carrying 200 passengers, In
Guiding many officials of both states.
On the following day Salmon cele-
brated In typical western fashion the
driving of the golden spike which Of
ficially marked the completion Of the
road.
Whatever plans were held for the
road, 1t was not extended. It served,
however. to carry ore from lead and
silver mines along its route which were
opened up during the pre-war period,
and also served the agricultural sec
ton between Dillon and Salmon. It
has been In continuous operation
since 1910.
There are between 500 and 600 doc
tors in Hampstead, London, which has
an estimated population of 10000.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14
WOMAN PIONEER
DIES In FALLS
MRS. LUCRETTA BATEMAN, 81,
MONTANA RESIDENT SINCE
1882, PASSES AWAY

Fats 10 Recover After Accidental Fan
in Her Home Which Resulted IN
Fracture Of Pelvic Bone; An Artist
Of Ability.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-01-14
SOIL PROGRAM
MAKES HEADWAY
FARMERS ADOPT PRACTICES or
TYING DOWN LOOSE GROUND
WITH COVER CROPS

More Than Half Million Acres Seeded
to Perennial, Biennial and Annual
Legumes and Vast Areas Cultivated
With Strip and FaIlow Methods.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-14

as, sophomore left halfback from
Dayton, Ohio, who is handicapped
because Of his lack of weight
Thomas weighs $50 and is on the
second team.
At Northwestern where Bernard
jefferson went to town for three
years in their right halfback
position is new star that will
help Waldorf develop one side of
the teams weakest two spots.
The only colored player left with
the Northwestern outfit is James
Smith, feet, 81 years old and
weighs 1870.
Out to surprise the entire west
and probably have a banner season
University of Illinois has Alphone
Anders, 8 feet 2 inches, and 200
pounds, both speedy, alert and pow
erful back. Football experts aren't
giving Coach Zuppke's team much
Of a chance to head their conference
rivals.
Flip Anders, sophomore from Mo-
line, Ill. was quite a sensation in
high school as a halfback. He was
switched to end during his high
school freshman year. Later he was
put in the backfield.
Credit for winning Saturday.
,ax,,o-aoaipr+ nroaa,1 ,4yapt N hOth
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-14
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Wednesday evening, October rs,
will mark ten years Of swimming
at Brewster Recreation Pool. The
team of ten years ago will appear
under the joint captainey Of Dave
Clark and Glenn Willingham in
water polo game exhibition as part
Of the anniversary celebration.
To many. this game IS relatively
new and not quite comprehensive
With this in mind, will atterp. to
explain, briefly. the high lights Of
the game so you may have better
understanding as you watch We'd
neday's game.
Sports commentators throughout
the country agree that water polo
makes football look like a sissy
game" Well! Them's strong words
partner. but they're true! The
halves are only seven minutes long.
Fourteen playing minutes for a
championship game. Yet many
expert swimmers are unable to last
a full game.
Polo players must be in excellen,
shape to play tAllah help that 1929
team. They must remain in action
without touching the bottom or
the sides OF the pool from the time
the referees whsle blows. They
must be able to quickly dart, re-
verse, back pedal, dodge. pass,
throw, dribble, and a hundred
other deceptive actions without
touching side or bottom,
Teams of seven men, center for
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-14

ward, goal guard, center guard. two
forwards, and two guards, line up At
each end of the pool; the referee
blows his whistle which starts the
game. The ball is thrown in at half
distance as the teams sprint for It.
Then the game gets down to BUSH
ness. BY very fast passing, dribbling
and swimming the teams work the
ball into goal throwing range, then
fire away at ten foot goals like 4
ball of lightning II the goal guard
is alert and lucky he may stop the
bail; II he's not ne may have a beau
tiful sinner for his trouble.
A player can only touch the ball
with one hand, and it is foul 70
impede, hold, kick, or swim over an
oppoent. It is permissible to duck
an opponent as long as he holds
the ball.
These are justss few of the more
noticeable fouls and fair sketch
of the game to enable you to enjoy
and understand some Of the things
YOU will see Wednesday, October
Is. and from time to time through
out the winter season as Brewster
water polo team swings into action.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-14
FISHING
and
HUNTING

Fawns orphaned by forest fires
will De winter guests at the CUISINE
game experiment station on the Al
ger-School craft county line. Their
diet Will be regulated carefully and
they will be given more than they
can eat If severe weather sets in
they will not envy their wild
cousins,
Controlled feeding experiments
with so deer are TO be continued
for the fourth winter at the station.
About half the number are this sea-
sons fawns.
Game men OF the Michigan De-
partement OF Conservation, assisted
by details from the CUISINE CCC
camp, will check new diets and the
results of previous feeding expert
ments. Browse that is fed will be
collected from measured areas
whose yield will be computed.
The experiments are supplying
information eoncering food prefer
-ences- Of deer which will guide the
departments efforts in game man.
agement
Deer secured as fawns or born in
captivity are more easily handled
IN the feeding pens: Results Of feed
ing experiments with wild deer
are less satisfactory.
Duck hunters success over the
state during the first days Of the
season appears 10 support forecasts
that the 1899 flight will be the best
in 10 years.
Record concentrations Of hunters
have marked the seasons opening
particularly on the east side Of the
lower peninsula. Saginaw bay
hunting has been good, that ove
St Clair flats only fair.
Law enforcement personnel Of the
Michigan Department OF Conserva-
ton is reporting numerous instan-
ces Of violations Several areas
in the vicinity of Monroe have been
found baited First days arrests in
the southeast section of the state
totaled 81. -
Be reports to date covering
hunter success have been received
from Lake and Mecosta counties
Inland lake hunting has been good
generally but poor success has been
reported along the shores of the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-14
GROUP WILL
PRESENT LLOYD
INES, OCT. Is


Announcement vas made this
week BY Htty- Charles D. Berry
secretary Of the Detroit Civic Rights
committee Of the organizations new
plan for membership.
According TO reports membership
nav De secured in the organization
a. a rate Of $500 per annum. II,
however. anyone desires 20 JON for
. shorter period Of time, he may
Go so by paying 500 for each four
month period which he wishes 10
affiliate. Membership cards Will be
issued to persons contributing the
designated amounts, which cards
wi. entitled the holder 20 free ad-
m,;ance TO all lectures during the
period that the card S valid.
Attorney Berry urges everyone
interested in the program Of thel
committee ID sccife MS member
ship in time 10 hear Dr. William
LLOYD lines Of ;A;c+v-frrS erty-~he-
viii De presented at Eoenezer A VI
f church. Sunday Oc, &c, at $50
speaking from the subject. Homes,
JOBS. Citizens and Their Liberties
WtaIn Governments
Dr. lines is pastor-of 81 James
Prcsby,erian-ehGrch and was one
Of the-c6mmittee's largest drawing
E.sdzszi.sl- ,!.caietS=
no secured from. any member Of