Stage Drivers and Freighters Shaped Early Montana Life
A memoir of 1880s Montana details stage drivers, freighters, cowboys, and miners who built the new economy. It describes gear from white Stetsons and fancy whips to hand stamped saddles, buckskin gloves, and chaps, plus the harsh realities of winter driving, freight routes, and rival outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Stafford
Lewistown
Belt
Utica
Columbus
Termin
H. H. Knight
Concord
N. H
Salisbury & Co
Salt Lake City
Arrow Creek
Clagget Hill
Judith Basin
California
Liptak Elected Legion Chief in Three Rivers District
At the Three Rivers district No. 8 American Legion annual meeting in Choteau E. J. Bud Liptak of Great Falls was elected commander for the coming year. He succeeds Ralph Porter of Geraldine. Other officers include Halvor Dailey Chateau first vice commander Ben Redman Great Falls chaplain Fred Roth Fairfield finance officer and Frank Flaherty Great Falls appointed adjutant.
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Three Rivers District No. 8
The
American Legion
Choteau
E. J. “Bud” Liptak
Great Falls
Mr. Liptak
Ralph Porter
Geraldine
Halvor Dailey
Chateau
Ben Redman
Fred Roth
Fairfield
Frank Flaherty
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R. L
Dick” Potter
Rozetta Bailey Systen
Milk River
Charles Russel
Jackie Hoover
Stanford
White Sulphur Springs
Betsey
Bliel Brothers Inc
Seattle
Ray W. Clark
Bitte
Aif
Rea
Prosen Aod
Liptak
Legion
ASV
State Nursery & Seed Co
Helena
Went
Hele
Jim
Mollie
Dad
Dizzy Dean
Fis
Battle Creek
Sorin
U.S.A
Mich
MN. A
Generel Foods
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