Sec. C Pg 18 Missoulian Centennial Captions of 3 Photos
Captions of 3 Photos appearing on Page 18, section C:
Masterpiece Hangs in Elk Temple
“Custer’s Last Stand,” depicting the battle between Cavalry troops under Gen. George A. Custer and the Sioux, is considered artist Edgar S. Paxson’s masterpiece. This 6×9 foot painting containing some 200 figures hangs today in the lobby of the Elks Temple where Dr. V. R. Jones, a member of Hellgate Lodge 383, gives a close look at the impressive work.
Lewis and Clark Camp at Lolo Creek
This Edgar S. Paxson mural in the Missoula County Courthouse depicts the camp of Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Capt. William Clark on Lolo Creek about 11 miles south of Missoula. The famous explorers on their westward journey stopped for two days at this scenic spot in October of 1805.
Fancy Car in Front of Early Missoula Home
This fancy auto owned by Fred T. Sterling, Missoula Mercantile Co. official and later president of the Western Montana National Bank for many years, was the talk of the town around 1910. In the background is the home of Francis L. Worden, one of the founders of the city, on East Pine street. Mrs. Sterling was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Worden. (Courtesy of Robert E. Jones)