Celebrating History: Masonic Temple contracts and barber shops

From Emily Mayer

In the Oct. 2, 1915 issue of The Havre Plaindealer, there were several articles regarding buildings.

This was one found on the front page, complete with misspelling:

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR MASONIC TEMPLE

Lease and Richards of Great Falls Succestful Bidders

Lease & Richards of Great Falls were awarded the contract on Monday for the new Masonic temple, a five story structure to be erected at the corner of Third avenue and Third street. The contract price is $63,000 and this with the furnishings and equipment will bring the total cost of the new temple to about $80,000. When comple...