This is one of Gladys' favorite poems, her Grandaughter, Mary Jane
furnished the copy for this post. Many thanks to Mary Jane.
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR
Between the dark and the daylight,
When the night is beginning to lower,
Comes a pause in the day's occupations,
That is known as the Children's Hour.
I hear in the chamber above me
The patter of little feet,
The sound of a door that is opened,
And voices soft and sweet.
From my study I see in the lamplight,
Descending the broad hall stair,
Grave Alice, and laughing Allegra,
And Edith with golden hair.
A whisper, and then a silence:
Yet I know by their merry eyes
They are plotting and planning together
To take me by surprise.
A sudden rush from the stairway,
A sudden raid from the hall!
By three doors left unguarded
They enter my castle wall!
They climb up into my turret
O'er the arms and back of my chair,
If I try to escape, they surround me;
They seem to be everywhere.
They almost devour me with kisses,
Their arms around me entwine,
Til I think I'm the bishop of Bingen
In his Mouse-Tower on the Rhine!
Do you think, o blue-eyed bandetti,
Because you have scaled the wall,
Such an old mustache as I am
Is not a match for you all!
I have you fast in my fortress,
And I will not let you depart,
But put you down in my dungeon
In the round-tower of my heart.
And there I will keep you forever,
Yes, forever and a day.
Til the walls shall crumble to ruin,
and moulder to dust away.
Monday, September 29, 2008
INVITATION
*****PLEASE*****
******COME CELEBRATE*****
100 YEARS
WITH
GLADYS FLETCHER
AND FAMILY
at
ASHLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL,
ASHLAND, MONTANA
ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH FROM 12 TO 5 PM
We will provide the main dish & drink
Please bring your best
GLADYS STORIES
&
Favorite Side Dishes
We hope to see all of Gladys' Friends and Neighbors!!!
No Alcoholic Beverages will be permitted since this is at the school.
For those of you who would like to stay overnight in Ashland:
Western 8 Motel
406 784-2400
Single Room $28.00
Double Room $45.00
3 Beds $56.00
The Heritage Living Center
406 784-2840
There is no set fee,
a donation can be made.
Since the Article in 1994 - Update
Gladys continues to live on the Homeplace. She enjoys her flowers, plays cards every
chance she gets, and loves it when company comes to call. Gladys does not watch much TV,
her entertainment is watching the vast array of birds out her window and the large herd
chance she gets, and loves it when company comes to call. Gladys does not watch much TV,
her entertainment is watching the vast array of birds out her window and the large herd
of rabbits that frequent the place. She still sings up a storm, remembers and recites a large repertoire of pieces that she learned in her younger days.
The coffee is always hot and the candy dish full. While Gladys does not cook like she used
to, Dick is ever on the spot to place another setting at the table. The Code of the West
is strictly adhered to. Gladys says if someone shows up at the door at mealtime then
they are fed, "There's always plenty at the table."
There is still family living close by. Dick retired from St Labre's Indian School in 2003,
lives at the homeplace and cares for his mother. Ted and Peggy ranch on Otter Creek.
Jane and Augie restored the Old Otter Creek Store and are now living in Colorado close
to their grandchildren. Joyce died of cancer in 2001 and her husband,Sam Lei, lives in
Ashland. Jack married Violet Pierson, they later divorced. Jack was killed in an accident
in 1990.
Gladys loves babies and children. She has five children, has 9 grandchildren, 15 great-
grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Gladys enjoys company but she really lights
up when the parents and little ones arrive. Dick has a toy box in the mudroom that
is always brought out. The cookie jar is full and hugs and kisses abound.
The coffee is always hot and the candy dish full. While Gladys does not cook like she used
to, Dick is ever on the spot to place another setting at the table. The Code of the West
is strictly adhered to. Gladys says if someone shows up at the door at mealtime then
they are fed, "There's always plenty at the table."
There is still family living close by. Dick retired from St Labre's Indian School in 2003,
lives at the homeplace and cares for his mother. Ted and Peggy ranch on Otter Creek.
Jane and Augie restored the Old Otter Creek Store and are now living in Colorado close
to their grandchildren. Joyce died of cancer in 2001 and her husband,Sam Lei, lives in
Ashland. Jack married Violet Pierson, they later divorced. Jack was killed in an accident
in 1990.
Gladys loves babies and children. She has five children, has 9 grandchildren, 15 great-
grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Gladys enjoys company but she really lights
up when the parents and little ones arrive. Dick has a toy box in the mudroom that
is always brought out. The cookie jar is full and hugs and kisses abound.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Gladys Featured in 1994 Powder River Examiner
GLADYS ORT FLETCHER
Gladys Ort Fletcher was born October 15, 1908 on Diamond Island in the Yellowstone River, the fifth child of Jenny Mae and Edward Ort.
They moved to a small farm 10 miles from Lambert, Montana where they lived until 1916. The family left Lambert in 1916 when the last land was opened up to homesteading. They came with three wagons. One covered wagon the girls slept in was driven by Jenny. Emily, the oldest child drove a wagon with furniture on it and her father drove a wagon with blacksmith and farm equipment. They settled on Indian Creek in the Sayle Community in November. They rolled up a cabin around the old Majestic range and the family of seven lived in that over the first winter.
The five children in the family walked about three miles to school, which was located between the Fred Yonkee and Ralph Rhea places.
The next spring, they planted three acres of garden and lacking jars, most of the vegetables were dried.
In 1924, Gladys moved to Broadus to attend high school. She boarded for two months at Lee Warren's and then moved to Bert Wilson's where she worked for her room and board for the rest of her high school years.
Gladys moved to Dickenson, North Dakota immediately after graduation from Broadus high school in 1928 to attend Normal School for her teaching certificate. She taught school that fall in a Russian settlement where the kids couldn't speak English. She came back to the Sayle Community after that school year to help her parents on their place.
On November 21, 1932 she and Merle Fletcher were married in Miles City, and moved to Merle's homestead on Indian Creek. In 1935, they traded land with a neighbor and moved to Ed Clark's place.
Merle worked at the Triple A office in Broadus. In 1943, they purchased the Fred King place on Otter Creek. Gladys was expecting their fourth child and spent many days alone while Merle was working on Otter Creek getting the fields ready before the house was theirs.
Merle and Gladys had five children: Ted, the eldest married Peggy Hurley; Joyce married Sam Lei; Jack and Dick lived at the home place, and Jane married Augustine Lopez.
July 1959, Merle was killed in a plane crash along with Dean Reder and Jerry Butcher. Gladys,
along with her sons, Ted and Jack continued to operate the ranch on Otter Creek.
Gladys spends much of her time enjoying playing bridge with her bridge club, working in her flower beds, cooking for her family and friends, and hosting her grandchildren.
Gladys Ort Fletcher was born October 15, 1908 on Diamond Island in the Yellowstone River, the fifth child of Jenny Mae and Edward Ort.
They moved to a small farm 10 miles from Lambert, Montana where they lived until 1916. The family left Lambert in 1916 when the last land was opened up to homesteading. They came with three wagons. One covered wagon the girls slept in was driven by Jenny. Emily, the oldest child drove a wagon with furniture on it and her father drove a wagon with blacksmith and farm equipment. They settled on Indian Creek in the Sayle Community in November. They rolled up a cabin around the old Majestic range and the family of seven lived in that over the first winter.
The five children in the family walked about three miles to school, which was located between the Fred Yonkee and Ralph Rhea places.
The next spring, they planted three acres of garden and lacking jars, most of the vegetables were dried.
In 1924, Gladys moved to Broadus to attend high school. She boarded for two months at Lee Warren's and then moved to Bert Wilson's where she worked for her room and board for the rest of her high school years.
Gladys moved to Dickenson, North Dakota immediately after graduation from Broadus high school in 1928 to attend Normal School for her teaching certificate. She taught school that fall in a Russian settlement where the kids couldn't speak English. She came back to the Sayle Community after that school year to help her parents on their place.
On November 21, 1932 she and Merle Fletcher were married in Miles City, and moved to Merle's homestead on Indian Creek. In 1935, they traded land with a neighbor and moved to Ed Clark's place.
Merle worked at the Triple A office in Broadus. In 1943, they purchased the Fred King place on Otter Creek. Gladys was expecting their fourth child and spent many days alone while Merle was working on Otter Creek getting the fields ready before the house was theirs.
Merle and Gladys had five children: Ted, the eldest married Peggy Hurley; Joyce married Sam Lei; Jack and Dick lived at the home place, and Jane married Augustine Lopez.
July 1959, Merle was killed in a plane crash along with Dean Reder and Jerry Butcher. Gladys,
along with her sons, Ted and Jack continued to operate the ranch on Otter Creek.
Gladys spends much of her time enjoying playing bridge with her bridge club, working in her flower beds, cooking for her family and friends, and hosting her grandchildren.
UPDATE TO FOLLOW
Gladys Turning 100 - October 15th 2008
The day is fast approaching, plans are in the works. The phones are buzzing
excitment is in the air. Check back here for details regarding the Party,
accomodations and other information.
excitment is in the air. Check back here for details regarding the Party,
accomodations and other information.
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