Sentinel High School - Bitterroot Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

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The Weather Today, Rain Tomorrow, Fair THE DAILY MISSOULIAN TODAY’S NEWS TODAY VOL. XXXLIII Missoula, Montana, Friday, May 3, 1936 Price Five Cents EARLY MORNING FIRE CAUSES BIG LOSS Fire originating: at the back of Morris and Morris hair store at 311 Higgins avenue, caused considerable excitement In tlie downtown district. The fire was extinguished by the fire department after a hard struggle. A large stock of wigs and hair goods rendered the blaze especially tenacious, giving rise to a noxious odor which caused several of the fire fighters to lose consciousness. The loss amounted to three or four thousand dollars. The company will open as soon as repairs can be made. EDITOR RESIGNS Accepts Position on New York Herald. Arthur Jacobson, editor of this publication for the past twenty i years, has resigned his position and has joined the staff of the New York Herald, where he will act as assistant editor. Mr. Jacobson is recognized as one of the leading newspaper men of the country and as an influential politician. Jacobson began his literary career In Missoula County high school, where he was editor of The Konah, and since then he has been connected with this paper. BAD MAN CAPTURED Girl Is Heroine Tom Swearingen, alias Icha-bod, the noted desperado, was captured yesterday while trying to force an entrance into the home of Ozete Hatcher. Miss Hatcher has recently secured a large inheritance amounting to several thousand dollars. Ichabod was trying to raise a rear window and his clumsy efforts awakened Miss Hatcher who began investigations at once. She presented a forcible argument in the form of a six-shooter and Mr. Swearingen thought it best to surrender. Neighbors awakened by the noise gathered and took charge of the vidian, who was safely lodged in the county jail. GHOST FRIGHTENS UNDERTAKER— DEAD MAN SPEAKS BANK ROBBERS ESCAPE WITH LOOT PEDAGOGUES HOLD CONVENTION The county teachers held their annual convention yesterday. The convention was a success in every way’ and the teachers are well pleased with the results. Miss Rutledge of DeSmet was elected president of the association. Flora McLaughlin of Lolo, Carrie Xtaclay of Bonner, Lillian Rock of Victor, Manilla Schmidt of Carlton, Margaret Wickes of Evaro, and Hazel Turtle of East Missoula attended the convention. They enjoyed the banquet especially. SENATOR BELL FACES SERIOUS CHARGE Maclay’s undertaking establishment was one of the livest places in town last night. One of the corpses took a stroll and wandered into the office where Macl y was working over some accounts. He took one look and the race was on. Around and around the room, over chairs and out the window. Maclay was picked up some time later by Officer Gray and brought to the station. When calmed down he said that he had heard a dead mail speak. He said he was working over some accounts and turning around saw the departed standing before him. He asked the dead man what he wanted and the dead man said------nothing. President Lansing of the First National bank was found tied in his chair at 8:30 o'clock last evening. I ansing and Sticht were talking over business matters after closing hours yesterday afternoon and were alone in the bank. They w’ere surprised by armed bandits who tied Lansing to his chair and spirited Sticht away. At a late hour last night no word had been received as to his whereabouts. Lansing is suffering from a broken bank account. Detectives are work!ng on the ease and the capture of the bandits is only a matter of days. NOTED SUFFRAGET SPEAKS Senator Betl has been charged f having received a bribe from the Bethlehem Steel corpora-ion. The company offered Mr. Bell “one bone” for his vote. Ralph accepted; the company massed over the bone, and the vote was sold. He admits his guilt. When asked what he lid with the bone, he said that le had it home It was a wishbone and he was keeping it for luck. FAMOUS ARTIST DIES. Arthur Peterson, the famous artist, died at his home on , Gerald avenue yesterday afternoon after a long illness. Mr. Peterson has gained fame as one of the world’s greatest painters. His model, Miss Barnett, was the inspiration of his masterpiece. “Virtue.” which ! gained him recognition as a I painter. Large Audience Pleased Miss Florence Dixon spoke to the people last evening on the subject of “How' to Win a Home.” She has had vast experience along matrimonial lines and quoted personal experiences freely. The new' idea thrilled the people. They say that the ”Dixon policy” is a ure thing and aiway's brings I results.

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Made and executed this first day of May, in the Year of Our Lord nineteen hundred and sixteen in the Missoula County High School in the City of Missoula, County of Missoula and State of Montana. Lewis Lansing, Administrator. (Signed) CLASS OF 1916. Class Resolution PREAMBLE: We, the members of the Senior class of 1916, in order to conform to the high standard of the Missoula County High School, to perpetuate the dignity of the “Student Body,” to absolutely abolish grievances of any nature, whatsoever, do hereby resolve and set forth the following resolutions: First. To hereafter refrain from any communication or disturbance in the Assembly Room during any of the eight specified periods. Second. To refrain from entering a class room late, bluffing in recitation while there or accidentally obtaining aid from our fellow classmates during a written exam. Third. Never to wilfully ignore the established rules of the Library (such as taking reserved books from their special shelves and selfishly hiding them) and also otherwise abusing library privileges. Fourth. To refrain from “stretching” rest room rules. Fifth. Never again to tear up paper; neither breathe in the halls, or wilfully cut across the lawn. Sixth. To refrain absolutely from skipping another class. Seventh. To look with much scorn and contempt on any one who knowingly violates, transgresses or infringes upon the foregoing resolutions. We. as members of the Senior Class of 1916 do herewith agree and resolve to adopt the above set of resolutions.

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THE DAILY MISSOURI AN 2. NELSON GRANGER ESCAPES FROM WARM SPRINGS Thinks He Is a Hard-Boiled egg Evading three keepers who had been warned to exercise extreme caution lest he break loose, N. Granger, an Inmate of the Warm Springs asylum for the insane, made his escape yesterday afternoon after he had succeeded in putting K. O. drops in their coffee. Granger is described as being a particularly dangerous specimen by Superintendent Trafford. He is lalK ring under the delusion that he Is a hard-ladled egg and is said to be in the habit of asking strangers if they have a couple of pieces of toast, as he is a hard-boiled egg and wants to sit down. Granger was prominent in Missoula before becoming insane, taking a prominent part in the movement for the protection of homeless cats. FARMER SPENDS DAY IN CITY Earl Christensen, the noted horticulturist, spent the day in town yesterday. He says that he has realized his dream. He has invented an onion with an onion taste but with a violet smell. He returned to his farm late last evening. AT THE THEATERS Bijou Manager Dreyer announces a new and complete change of program for this week. The roaring musical comedy. How It Happened, features the world renouned clog dancer. Jack Sterling, and the talented vocal artist, Marie Jones, supported by a company of pretty maids, Edith Lin berg, Josephine Lukens, Pearl Lung and Lent hie McCarthy. Missoula Theater. The Squirrels' Breakfast, a clever one-act farce, is attracting attention at the Missoula theater this week, where it takes the lead in a program interspersed with good and song hits. Zene Edwards takes the part of the squirrel, Leila Paxson, Dorothy Wilkinson and Gladys Phillips taking the part of the nuts with great success. Another feature of the bill which is drawing a hand is the song and dance act of Smith and Sheedy, who show great glibness with the pedal extremities. A Monologue in Chinese with Hay Hoyes in the leading role is (an unusual bit of comedy). FRENCH BEAUTY PARLORS 23 Higgins Avenue Hair Dressing a Specialty. Latest Styles for Both Men and Women. Barber Shop In Connection Lady Barbers Ector and Kroone, Props. GRAND OPERA STAR LEAVES Estelle Hansen to Play with the Macaroni Grand Opera Co, Miss Estelle Hansen, the famous falsetto-voiced grand opera star, has signed a contract to play with a prominent grand opera company. She is noted for her African yodeling and for her Imitation of a Hindu cuckoo. She is supported by a company of handsome young maidens, Marjorie Frost, Harriet Hall, I ouisa Eddy and SOCIETY NOTES. Mrs. Oscar Nelson, formerly Miss Ebba Anderson, entertained the members of the High and Lofty Order of the Knights of the Empty Dome, at her home on Third street last evening. While in an exciting game of Ring Around the Rosy, Wissbrod became separated from his wig and his bald head appeared upon the scene, dazzling and beautiful In its absence of cover. Hiss wife, formerly Miss Biackler, Helen Gardiner. Josephine Lukens. Marie Erickson. Mr. Maddox and his wife, formerly Miss Pierson, were guests. Hazel Egan. The troupe will tour all prominent cities of the country. They will begin at comedy DeSmet and end their season at Stevensville.