Fat Jack the Butte cabman and miner pioneer dies at 76
John Cadman Jones known as Fat Jack was a Civil War veteran and Butte icon who drove the city’s famed hack and later a car. Born 1844 in Bangor Maine he served three terms in the army and later wandered Montana before settling in Butte. He died peacefully in Los Angeles after health decline and a stay with W A Clark Jr. He was famed for his silk plug hat the depot to hotel rides and his love of gambling and chance games.
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Fat Jack Jones of Butte Was a Western Legend
A biographical tribute to John Cadman Jones known as Fat Jack, a famed Butte hack driver and western humorist. The piece recalls his towering presence, cordial relations with notable visitors like Roosevelt and Twain, and his generous, kindly nature forming lifelong friendships with figures such as James Murray and Charles Warren.
Charles D. Greenfield Former Editor Dies at 77
Charles D. Greenfield 77 long Montana resident and former editor of the Helena Independent and Montana Record-Herald died at his Helena home after a ten day illness. He worked for the Baltimore Sun and Denver Post early in his career and helped with Beers History of Montana. He served in state roles including fifth legislative assembly and state defense secretary during war. He is survived by his widow, four children, and several grandchildren.
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Montana State College Residence Hall Builds Major Item From Out of State
The women's residence hall at Montana State College in Bozeman orders steel from Minnesota and Ohio. Cement arrives from Trident in Bozeman.
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Airports Bring Work to Forsyth and Terry Areas
Development and improvement work by the department of commerce in eastern Montana provides employment. At Forsyth twenty men are grading the field and erecting beacon lights while others are employed at Terry.
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Story of a man who failed to scare Teddy Roosevelt
A reminiscence recalls how one man once attempted to frighten the famed Teddy Roosevelt and failed, a tale he would often recount in later years as one of the most enjoyable memories of his life.
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