In the small community of Lolo, Montana, the evening of February 14, 1904, was meant for celebration, but it ended in tragedy. A Valentine's Day dance was underway at John F. Delany's store, a gathering that brought together local residents for a night of festivities. Among them was Edmund Trudeau, a 31-year-old male rancher and stage line owner who was also serving as a special deputy for the event.
Throughout the evening, a man named Herman Parsons became disruptive due to intoxication.
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