"WESTERNER  OF THE WESTERNERS", 
H. H. ECCLESTON DIES AT AGE 78

Anaconda, Oct. 1,----A "Westener of the Westeners" was Henry H. Eccleston, who died this morning at 7:45 o'clock at St. Ann's hospital.  He was 78 years of age and was born in Missouri, but very early in life moved to Junction City, Ore., where his boyhood was spent.

With the training of a lad in the wilds of the new country he adapted himself to the pursuits of the pioneers, hunting, trapping, mining, Indian fighting, and later chose the Deer Lodge Valley as his home and located upon a ranch near Gregson Springs 30 years ago.

Montana had been his home for 52 years.  He had a varied career.  He mined in the pioneer camps, Virginia City, Bannack, Alder Gulch and Blackfoot.   He served for many years as an official hunter for the government forts, and on many hunting trips was an associate and co-laborer with Buffalo Bill.

ESCAPED MASSACRE

Scout Eccleston was with the Custer expedition and only escaped the massacre by having been sent with the dispatches to Fort Phil Kearney.  He took part in the Nez Perce campaign in charge of the wagon train that accompanied the troops and the volunteers from Butte and Deer Lodge.

He was married in Deer Lodge 44 years ago to Lucy Adams, the widow who survives him.  To them were born eight sons and daughters:  Mrs. Mae Dann of Junction city, Ore.: Mrs. F. J. Britz of Seattle and Mrs. William Jessen of this county:  Henry F., Ross, Ray and Clarence, residents of Anaconda and another son, Lee of Seattle.  A brother, Isaac, lives in Drain. Ore.

OLD FRIENDS NEAR

Mr. Eccleston had the best of health during his long lifetime until a few weeks ago when he was stricken with stomach troubles.  He was brought to St. Ann's hospital 22 days ago.  Every possible care was given that loving ones could provide.  Distant relatives came to his bedside, but as he seemed to be recovering, they returned to their homes.  They have been notified of his death and funeral arrangements will not be made until their wishes are known.  Members of the immediate family in this vicinity were at his bedside when death came.

In his passing another name is added to the long roll of builders of the commonwealth of Montana who have passed the divide for the last time.

FUNERAL OF BABY
Adeline Barnes

Anaconda, Oct. 1---Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at C. A. Tuttles undertaking parlors for Adeline, four month old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John Barnes, who died yesterday after two hours illness in the lower valley.  Services were conducted by S. G. Spillman, district president of the Church of Latter Day Saints.