[5] Almost simultaneously with the beginning of her education in the public schools of Montpelier, she developed an interest for temperance reform through a tragedy wrought by alcoholism in one of the neighboring households, where a father and his son both died of delirium tremens in the same night.

The Murphy movement, introduced into the community shortly afterward, afforded children as well as adults the opportunity for organized action, and the young schoolgirl became one of the leaders.

Removing with her parents to LeRoy, Michigan, at the age of 14, Miss Biggs there became a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars.

For years, Mr. and Mrs. Chipp opened their home to discharged prisoners, assisting them in finding employment and in reestablishing themselves in life.

[1] In addition to the W.C.T.U., Chipp was a member of the First Baptist Church, YWCA, Idaho State Historical Society, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.