Murder in a Sheep Camp Ends in a Frightful Tragedy
Gordon Langston was killed by William Stuart in a barn on the John Duffy ranch sixteen miles beyond Melville. Stuart, a fugitive, escaped as officers closed in after a brief quarrel over work duties led to the shooting on May 20. An inquest found Langston died from a gunshot wound inflicted with murderous intent. Norris Langston and Charles Graham testified to the fatal confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Langston
William Stuart
John Duffy
Melville
Big Timber
Fallang
Kirkwood
Stuart
A. B. Carter
Charles Graham
Norris Langston
Robert Scott
Graham
Langston
William Craik
Craik
Norsis Langston
Paul L. van Cleve
W. L. Martin
George Monroe
A. L. Phillips
J. L. Scarlett
W. F. Schallock
Clayton
Mr. VanCleve
Duffy
Tucker Ranch
Daffy Ranch
American Tork
Sheriff Fallang
Fishing All Year Rounds in Sweet Grass County Montana
The article extols year round trout fishing in Sweet Grass County Montana. It highlights Yellowstone River access in Big Timber for winter angling through air holes and simple gear. It notes fall fishing on the Yellowstone and prime spots along Boulder River near Contact and Natural Bridge with large trout common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
Yellowstone
Montana
Boulder River
Sweet Grass
Crazy Mountains
Big Timber
Express Companies Ordered to Cut Montana Rates
The Montana Railroad Commission ordered Great Northern Express, Northern Pacific Express, Adams Express, and Wells Fargo Express to cut rates within the state. The new schedules, effective 20 days after certified copy, set distance tariffs for 100 pounds and 100 miles, with reductions from current charges and requirements to publish station distances and junction points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Commission
Great Northern Express Company
Northern Pacific Express Company
Adams Express Company
Well, Fargo & Company Express
Montana
Perry Van Cleve Wedding in Cathedral of Sacred Hearts
Miss Helena May Perry and Paul Ledyard Van Cleve Jr. were married at 11 o clock this morning at the Cathedral of Sacred Hearts with Father Victor Day officiating. The ceremony drew hundreds of relatives and friends, followed by a reception at the Perry home on Monroe avenue. The couple left today for an extended honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Pioneer
Helena May Perry
C. T. Perry
Paul Ledyard van Cleve, Jr
Melville
Mont
Cathedral of Sacred Hearts
Victor Day
Nancy Perry
Margaret Perry
Isabelle Lindsay
Charles H. Dugro
David Perry
Thomas G. Blakeman
A. C. Johnson
Monroe Avenue
van Cleve
Friends Dont Grieve End of Life Note Leaves Baker Missing
Friends doubt the note and river disappearance of Jack Baker who was last seen May 20 at the Headquarters saloon. A coat and vest with a suicide note were found by Aden Phelps near Bray place on the Yellowstone River, while others think Baker may have fled despite his reputed honesty and debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Baker
Baker
Yellowstone
Grey Cliff
Aden Phelps
Bray Place
Phelps
Mr. Phelps
Thomas Kent
Kent
Divorce Granted In Shively Case At Short Court Session
Judge Frank Henry presided a brief district court session last Monday ad journing to June 14. Mauce F Shively sued Dan R Shively for divorce. defendant did not appear, default entered, and judgment in favor of the plaintiff. Several cases were reset including State v Blazer Haldernicht for grand larceny and State v Ratcliff for second degree assault slated for the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henry
Vaughan
Mauce F. Shively
Dan R. Shively
Charles Blazer
Charles Haldernicht
Ratcliff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Stuart
Big Timber’s
Glass- Lindsay Land Company
United States
Rance
Disc
Perry-Van Cleve
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