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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1935

Page

3

John E. Lewis A Pioneer Who Shaped Glacier Park History

John E. Lewis a Montana fur trader rancher and businessman helped shape Glacier National Park history by building the Lake McDonald hotel and fostering frontier culture. He worked with Indians collected relics and taxidermy and bridged commerce in Kalispell Columbia Falls and Whitefish before his death in 1934.

John E. Lewis Nekethicaeis Lake McDonald Glacier Park Ralph Owings Montana Glacier National Park Lewis Northwest Greeley Iowa University of Iowa Helena Mont Charlie Russell Flathead Missoula County Great Northern Railway Ravalli Flathead Lake Polson Demersville Kalispell Libby Creek Butte Mr. Lewis Egan Columbia Falls Columbian C. C. Miller Gaylord Great Northern James J. Hill Whitefish Hill Land Men Conrad Bank Empire Builder North Fork Cr. C. Miller Mississippi John Lewis Congress Glacier Hotel Irvin S. Cobb Mary Roberts Rinehart Corral United States E.S. Bryant Bryant Park

Indians Objected to Removal Near Clark's Fork

The 1886 removal order angered the Indians near Clark's Fork. Reported grass fires blamed on the tribe spread across Blue creek and Elbow creek as tensions with white settlers grew. The Gazette warned of continued resistance and anticipated strict enforcement of the removal.

Montana Lou” Grill Tribe of Clark’s Fork Pryor Billings G. R. Davis Gazette Mr. Davis the Gazette Williamson Blue Creek Elbow Creek Rock Creek Montana Territory Wyoming Line Rock Red Lodge

Flaming Arrow Ranch to Remain Closed After Builder's Death

Flaming Arrow Ranch in Bridger canyon will not operate in 1935 due to A. L. McKinney's death. The complex included a ranch school for boys a summer theater colony a playhouse and an art colony set to open July 1. Duane McKinney announced the playhouse would be abandoned for the year. County boards have allotted funds for 4-H club fairs per Ray E. Cameron the state 4-H leader.

Flaming Arrow Bridger Canyon A. L. McKinney Duane McKinney Boards of County Commissioners Teton Gallatin Ray E. Cameron

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Ramsdall Marten Prophets of Business Andrew J. Davis James A. Talbott Ted Sue General Foods Frances Lee Barton Battle Creek Mich Portland The Masons Conrad Memorial Great Northern Railway Company Low” Grill Flaming Arrow Ranch Frank Robertson Great Falls Tribune W. Craig McDowell Robertson Wilsall McDowell Brandenberg Montana Stockgrowers Association E. J Eph) Cowles Woodburn Ore
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