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Choteau Acantha in Choteau, Montana

28 Jan 1932

Page 7

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Choteau Acantha

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Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1932

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7

Beidler Funeral Eulogy Honors Bold Pioneer X Beidler

The article recounts John Xavier Beidler born 1831 in Pennsylvania who joined John Brown in Kansas and later became a key figure in Montana vigilante actions. Col Wilbur F Sanders delivered the funeral oration praising Beidler’s courage and public benefaction. The narrative covers Beidler’s ordeals including near execution, frontier justice, and his role amid the Bannack vigilante events of 1863 64.

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X Beidler Wilbur F. Sanders Beidler John Xavier Seidler Mt. Jos Lancaster County John Beidler Mary Hoke Germany Chambersburg Kansas Col. McClure Missouri John Brown Ossawatomie Lfe Canada Virginia Colorado Denver Gunnison Montana Alder Gulch Dillingham Doc. Steele Highland District Buck Stinson Hayes Lyons Charley Forbes Stinson Lyons Forbes Dick Sapp Jack Gallagher Wick Plummer Bannack Moore Reeves George Ives Nicholas Thalt Col Sanders X. Beidler Ives Col. Sanders
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Col J J McGuinness of Helena Laid to Rest

Col J J McGuinness a famed Montana commander in World War I and earlier acts on the Mexican border is buried in Helena. The article recalls his line of service from the Royal Irish Fusiliers to the Minnesota guard and Montana National Guard, his roles as inspector general, battalion commander of the Second Montana and later the 163rd U S infantry, and his active veteran involvement. It also recounts early Montana vigilante history and notable trials at Alder Gulch.

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J. J. McGuinness Treasure State Montana France Helena McGuinness Mexican Royal Irish Fusiliers England St. Paul Minnesota National Guard Montana National Guard Mexico Second Montana Infantry Butte 163Rd U. S. Infantry American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Brown Red X. Beidler John Keene Silvie Idaho Corrinne
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Beidler and the Vigilantes Enduring Montana Legend

Introductory note recalls X Beidler a bold Montana executive amid vigilante justice that cleaned out Henry Plummer and his gang. Matt W Alderson author and Beidler’s long acquaintance frame the tale of frontier lawlessness and rough but decisive action by local officers.

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Matt W. Alderson X. Beidler Territorial Montana Mr.Alderson Vigilantes Henry Plummer
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Stage coach robbery figure X Bercher tied to Montana crimes

The editor previews next week's issue focusing on X Bercher's role in a stage coach robbery and his later actions in southern Montana, highlighting notable accomplishments.

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X. Bercher Montana
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Free Yearbook Offer From State Nursery & Seed Co

Readers are urged to request a free copy of the State Nursery and Seed Company annual yearbook by mailing a postcard to the Yearbook Department in Helena Montana.

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State Nursery & Seed Co Helena Mont
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Radio Listeners Skip Symphonies Never Miss Amos and Andy

The survey asks how many hear Amos and Andy on radio yet avoid symphony concerts, implying a segment preferring comedic radio over formal music programs. It measures audience taste differences between popular radio comedy and live classical performances.

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Amos Andy
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Band of Vigilantes George Copley Joe Pyzanthia Bancroft Langford Williams J. J. M’guinness Neil Howie David L. Hilger Jim Williams
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