Pioneer Woman Ophelia Esler Dies in Helena Remembrance
Mrs Ophelia Johnston Esler widow of Alfred M Esler a Montana mining figure died in Helena at an advanced age. She crossed the plains in 1864 and was a pioneer woman of Montana. She married in 1874 and her life recalls her husband discovering the Legal Tender quartz mine near Argenta Madison county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ophelia Johnston Esler
John A. Johnston
Montana
Territory
Alfred M. Esler
Helena
Esler
Argenta
Madison County
Clancy
Thomas G. Merrill
New York State
Carthage
Jefferson County
Boonville
Bannack
Baler
Edgerton
Swansea
Wales
Hauser
St. Louis
Hsler
Coeur d'Alene
Parrot
Butte
Idaho
Emma
Badger
Last Chance
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Company
Blackfoot
Altyn
Teton County
Territorial
Esier
Thomas Francis Meagher
Wilber F. Sanders
United States Congress
Montana’s 200000 Acre Wheat Ranch Under Montana Farming Corp
War driven by eastern bankers spurred a vast Montana project. The Montana Farming Corporation plans 200000 acres of wheat under one management near Hardin. It already has 8000 acres planted and 7000 more broken, with tractors busy to complete the vast field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
North American
Montana Farming Corporation of
Hardin, Mont
Thomas Flannery
Toluca
Hardin
Flannery
Acrie
Big
New York
Kingdom of
Luxemburg
Belgium
Guam
J. P. Morgan
Thomas D. Campbell
Helena politics swells as lawmakers and hopefuls gather
An influx of applicants and old political hands flock to Helena as negotiations unfold for the legislature. Figures such as Senator Tom Larson, Senator John Oliver, James Burlingame, and former leaders like J. M. Kennedy figure prominently among anticipated committees and lobbying efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burlingame
Helena
Larson
Oliver
John Oliver
Fallon County
Senate
Third House
Sam Teagarden
Hurdy Gurdy Houses in Early Montana Life
A vivid portrait of the hurdy gurdy houses in Alder, Grasshopper Diggings, Bannack, Virginia City and Helena. It describes dances costing a dollar, bar prices in gold dust, costuming, and the social scene with dancers and miners, ending with a note on earnings and diverse dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uke Bannack
Virginia City
Helena
Thomas Dimsdale
Montana Post
Montana
Legislative
Lane Led Red Cross Work From Montana Lumber to France
Major J. B. Lane of Lewistown, Montana, returned from France where he led hospital supplies for the Red Cross in Paris. A former railroad and lumber executive, Lane built up large business interests before entering Red Cross service about a year ago. He is regarded as a sterling American, with extensive leadership roles in Montana organizations and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Connelly
Yellowstone County
Tom Hogan
Hogan
Mr. Connelly
Billings
Leo Faust
Old Guard
Leo
Lincoln County
Libby
Faust
Mephistopheles Leo
Perhops
Phisto
Julius Barney
Helena
Julius
Montana
Lewistown
Barney
Joseph Pope
Sahara
John Barleycorn
J. B. Lane
France
Red Cross
Paris
Major Lane
Northern Pacific Railroad
Montana Railroad
Midland Coal and Lumber Company
Harlowtown
Montana Lumber Company
Judith Basin
Empire Bank & Trust Company
Bank of
Fergus County
Lewistown Automobile Company
Lewistown Brick Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. M. Esler
Shif
Tom Larson
Stewart
McDowell
Washington
Fred L. Gibson
Park County
Eddy Hotel
Sam
The
Eddy
Seth Maxwell
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow
Senator Kennedy
Booth
Eddie Booth
Rand McNally
Ed Dontan
Missoula
Dant
Vernon Castle
U. S
Red Cross Organization
J. E. Lane
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