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Editorial
January 18, 1950
Laurel Outlook
Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana
What is this article about?
Editorial from Laurel Outlook calls for Laurel and Park City residents to fund a $200 marker for the preserved Pioneer Cemetery near Square Butte, Montana, to honor early settlers. Lists key individuals involved in preservation efforts.
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LAUREL OUTLOOK
Published Every Wednesday at Laurel, Montana, by JOSEPH GEHRETT & CAMPBELL CALVERT
Subscription $2.50 Per Annum in Advance
Entered as Second-class Matter July 14, 1909, at the post-office at Laurel, Montana, under act of March 3, 1879
NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
ACTIVE MEMBER OF
MARKER NEEDED FOR PIONEER CEMETERY
A piece of valuable inter-community service has been rendered by Park City and Laurel people who voluntarily joined in saving this area's original cemetery, located immediately west of Square butte, from becoming entirely lost.
Another and important task yet remains, that of providing a suitable marker for Pioneer cemetery. Civic bodies as well as individuals of the two communities should be interested in raising a fund for this purpose, aided by others residing elsewhere who wish to assist in preserving historic spots.
A simple monument bearing the names of the people known to be buried in Pioneer cemetery would cost about $200. Its erection would be a gesture of respect from the present to the past, to the people who led the way in settlement of this area.
Anyone wishing to make a contribution to the project may contact any of the men of Park City and Laurel who voluntarily succeeded in preserving the old burial ground. They are J. K. Keefer, F. R. Brown and J. W. Corwin of Park City and B. L. Price and G. W. Fenton of Laurel. By their efforts of more than a year the tract was deeded recently by the state of Montana to the Park City Cemetery association for preservation.
The association has no funds for marking the cemetery at Square butte. Moreover, once a marker is erected there no further expense is anticipated, for cost of upkeep will be almost nothing.
Although it is now a recognized cemetery of record, it is improbable that new burials will be made there.
The Laurel Outlook recommends to the organizations of the two communities that they, and individuals who may be interested, contribute a few dollars each for procuring the marker.
Published Every Wednesday at Laurel, Montana, by JOSEPH GEHRETT & CAMPBELL CALVERT
Subscription $2.50 Per Annum in Advance
Entered as Second-class Matter July 14, 1909, at the post-office at Laurel, Montana, under act of March 3, 1879
NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
ACTIVE MEMBER OF
MARKER NEEDED FOR PIONEER CEMETERY
A piece of valuable inter-community service has been rendered by Park City and Laurel people who voluntarily joined in saving this area's original cemetery, located immediately west of Square butte, from becoming entirely lost.
Another and important task yet remains, that of providing a suitable marker for Pioneer cemetery. Civic bodies as well as individuals of the two communities should be interested in raising a fund for this purpose, aided by others residing elsewhere who wish to assist in preserving historic spots.
A simple monument bearing the names of the people known to be buried in Pioneer cemetery would cost about $200. Its erection would be a gesture of respect from the present to the past, to the people who led the way in settlement of this area.
Anyone wishing to make a contribution to the project may contact any of the men of Park City and Laurel who voluntarily succeeded in preserving the old burial ground. They are J. K. Keefer, F. R. Brown and J. W. Corwin of Park City and B. L. Price and G. W. Fenton of Laurel. By their efforts of more than a year the tract was deeded recently by the state of Montana to the Park City Cemetery association for preservation.
The association has no funds for marking the cemetery at Square butte. Moreover, once a marker is erected there no further expense is anticipated, for cost of upkeep will be almost nothing.
Although it is now a recognized cemetery of record, it is improbable that new burials will be made there.
The Laurel Outlook recommends to the organizations of the two communities that they, and individuals who may be interested, contribute a few dollars each for procuring the marker.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Preservation
Community Service
What keywords are associated?
Pioneer Cemetery
Historical Marker
Square Butte
Park City
Laurel Montana
Cemetery Preservation
Community Fund
What entities or persons were involved?
J. K. Keefer
F. R. Brown
J. W. Corwin
B. L. Price
G. W. Fenton
Park City Cemetery Association
Laurel And Park City Communities
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Marker For Pioneer Cemetery
Stance / Tone
Recommendation For Community Contributions
Key Figures
J. K. Keefer
F. R. Brown
J. W. Corwin
B. L. Price
G. W. Fenton
Park City Cemetery Association
Laurel And Park City Communities
Key Arguments
Voluntary Efforts By Park City And Laurel People Saved The Pioneer Cemetery From Being Lost
Need For A Suitable Marker To Honor Early Settlers
Simple Monument With Names Would Cost About $200
Contributions Can Be Made By Contacting Specified Individuals
Cemetery Recently Deeded To Park City Cemetery Association
Association Lacks Funds For Marker
Upkeep Costs Will Be Minimal
No New Burials Expected
Laurel Outlook Recommends Organizations And Individuals Contribute