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Choteau Acantha in Choteau, Montana

25 Jan 1934

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Choteau Acantha

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Choteau, Montana, United States of America

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Jan 25, 1934

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Fragments of James Williams Vigilantes History

Judge Lew L Callaway recounts Williams leadership in Alder Gulch and the Vigilantes drive against road agents. The piece covers captured outlaws, trials and executions from 1864 including Plummer Ives and Yager Brown, and notes the hangings and later vigilante actions at Last Chance Gulch.

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Lew. L. Callaway Montana Supreme Court James Williams Vigilantes Henry Plummer Williams George Ives Yager and Brown Plummer Slade Last Chance Gulch Keene Hosmer Captain’s Ranch Callaway Place Salt Lake Road Don L. Byam Ives James F. Browne Theophilus Muffly Byam Jimmy Johnny Virginia City Madison County Thomas J. Farrell
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Captain Williams and Williams family saga in Alder Gulch

Chief Justice recalls early Montana days, the Vigilantes era, and Captain Williams. The narrative covers Williams family life from 1866 at the ranch near Alder Gulch, court duties, political contests, and incidents with the jail cage, plus frontier hardships and community ties.

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Williams Helena Seachriest Nevada Stable John Ruby Alder Gulch James Ledford Elizabeth Ledford Audrain County Missouri Plains Farrell Virginia City Captain Williams Vigilantes Pioneer Society Madison County Boon X. Beidler U. S Cap Pony Saloon Idaho Alex Metzel Mr. Metzel Metzel Cheyenne Doherty Andri Trudeau Sweetwater Jessamine Andy
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Colonel Callaway Ruby Valley Lew Callaway Montana Mrs Williams Mrs. Williams Slim Conoco Conoco Bronze Tony Larg Mai
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