Celebrating History: Construction and openings in the headlines

By Emily Mayer

There were a number of interesting articles in the newspapers this week in 1916. Several people became naturalized citizens, mostly coming from Great Britain and Norway. Names of those applying for land formerly part of Fort Assinniboine were released. Some lands were secured right away because only one person applied for the parcel. Others had two or more applicants, the successful applicant would be chosen at another date. Several weddings were noted in the papers as well.

The memorial service for the late R. X. Lewis was finally scheduled to take place at the Courthouse the c...