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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1928

Page

7

Four Indians Hanged in Missoula Courtyard 1890

Sheriff William H. Houston oversaw the December 19 1890 hangings of four Indian desperadoes Pierre Paul Lala Lee Pascale and Antley in Missoula Montana after trials in the old county courthouse. Witnesses and medical examiners attended as crowds watched the execution and subsequent burials at St Ignatius.

Missoula Montana Pierre Paul Lala Lee Pascale Antley William H. “Bill” Houston Houston Bill Houston Denver Cheyenne Wild Bill Hickok Anneu Pascade Antiey William Aeneas Flathead Tobacco Plains Father D'Aste Father Markham McClung Lam Lee Ramsdell Evans I. G. Denney Fourhangman United States Parsons Hedger St. Ignatius Old County C. S. Marshall F. C. Webster Frank H. Woody H. C. Stiff Woody Webster Mr. Stiff Pascate Antoine Finley Antoine MH. Pierce S. Mitchell Frank Primont J E. Fletcher John O'Brien J. McDonald G. Simmons S. P. Swearingen T. Anderson F. W. Hunton C. F. Davis Thomas McNamara Dominic Koosta Wolf Creek T. C. Sherrill J. A. Jamison M. H. Pierce Hilaire Palin P. McLaughlin H. C. Myers M. Kirschner C. E. Atcherson J. Joule, Sr C. R. Church Lala See F. W. Gilbert Ed Rhodes C. F. Reardon Miles Mix George Lancaster F. G. Bond John O’brien N. R. Case T. J. McGrade J. S. Robinson Pope Catlin L. Abbott Pete Colwell John Joseph Pete C. R. Betts Paul Cyr R. Kendall P. Feddersohn Thomas Foley C. C. Pritchett A. L. D. Hodge D. R. Maclay N. G. Tevis Joseph Deschamps John Richll George Salsig Marshall Michel Missoula County

Wood Tick Pool Vaccination Drives Garfield County

In Garfield County, the Wood Tick Pool led by the Homemakers Club organized a vaccination drive against spotted fever. Dr. J. A. Crouse vaccinated about 100 arms after a 60 mile journey from Melstone, as families arrived by horse, wagon, and automobile despite a snowstorm and muddy roads.

Garfield County Sand Springs Tindall Garfield County Homemakers’ Club Hamilton 3. A. Crouse Melstone Dr. Crouse

Noted Execution Ends Four Indian Prisoners Drama

The doomed men faced death without tremor as priests prayed and snow fell. Sheriff Houston triggered a trap under the platform. a chisel cut the rope and four Indians were hanged. The scaffold, built by Bob Mentrim, stood 15 feet high and was described as capable of hoisting a locomotive.

Denney Pierre Paul Lala Lee Houston Bob Mentrum Anaconda

Fire Guts Residence in Butte at 67 East Copper Street

A two story frame home at 67 East Copper Street in Butte was destroyed by fire. Neighbors reported the blaze and a subsequent explosion shook the building. Investigators could not confirm the cause and denied earlier rumors that a still caused the blast.

Copper Street Butte

Minister Recalls Executions and Change of Heart

A speaker recounts reading fatal messages to men about to be hanged, noting their calm goodbyes and handshakes. He admits breaking down and opposing capital punishment afterward, saying earlier excuses existed for Indian violence toward whites.

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