“Death of Mrs. Lou,” Avant Courier (Bozeman, Montana Territory), June 26, 1886

Obituaries not only summarize an individual’s life, but they also provide insight into the community’s view of the departed as well as the community’s values.

“Death of Mrs. Lou,” Avant Courier (Bozeman, Montana Territory), June 26, 1886
Avant Courier (Bozeman, Montana Territory), June 26, 1886.

Questions

  1. Question

    What parts of the obituary confirm evidence from the other sources?

  2. Question

    What was the writer’s and, by extension, the community’s view of Cousselle?

  3. Question

    What did the reporter apparently value when he evaluated Cousselle’s life?

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