Beidler the Vigilante Leader of Virginia City Tales
John X. Beidler, a famed vigilante and bravest of Montana era, famed for quick shooting and ruthless justice, helped track down Plummer gang murders, organized graves and scaffolds, and later served as U.S. marshal. His exploits, claims, and clashes with Buck Stinson Haze Lyons and George Ives are recounted, ending with his death in 1890 and burial at Forestvale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
John X. Beidler
Montana
Senmay Dee
Dillingham
Forbes
Buck Stinson
Haze Lyons
Plummers’ Organization of Highwaymen
Stinson
Lyons
Beidler
Jack Gallagher
Plummer
X. Beidler
Carter
Bivens’ Gulch
Alex Carter
Virginia City
Bannack
George Ives
Nick Tiebalt
Vigilantes
Ives
Nelson Story
United States
Helena
Forestvale
State Pioneers Meet This Fall In Livingston
The 34th annual Pioneers of Montana gathering will run September 5 to 8 in Livingston. Secretary J A Sanders notes about 1,100 members remain from 2,800 original names and highlights monuments to Captain John Mullan with a St Regis dedication funded by William A Clark Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pioneers of
Montana
Livingston
J. A. Sanders
Sanders
The
Pioneers
Pioneers’ Association
John Mullan
St. Regis
William A. Clark, Jr
Board Reducing The High Cost Of Dying
The state board of accidents reports the North Butte mine disaster funerals cost at most 208 dollars with an average 150. Heirs of 35 identified dead receive 3380 dollars each, totaling 118000 dollars spent. Identified and unidentified death claims are being settled to aid dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Accidents
North Butte
A. E. Spriggs
Accident Board
Famine in whisky possible in Montana
In Montana the liquor trade anticipates shortages as the federal order curbs grain use in hard drinks. Retail whisky prices are expected to rise sharply, with saloons closing within 18 months by law and open bars facing high costs as dealers foresee prices of 40 to 50 cents per drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Fairweather
Butte
Wyoming develops Thermopolis hot springs resort
The Thermopolis area in Wyoming unveils the Car ter Sanitarium Hotel beside a major mineral spring. The facility, described as large and refined, markets itself as a European style health resort offering healing waters for rheumatism stomach and kidney issues as well as blood and nervous diseases. Eastern visitors are increasing while Montana guests are already common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Germany
Austria
Wyoming
Thermopolis
Carter Sanitarium
Montana Springs
Ady
Ness-Theisen Construction Co. Building Contractors
Ness Theisen Construction Co is listed as builders at 436 Ford Building in Great Falls Montana. The entry notes the contractor's address and function in local construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness-Theisen Construction CO
Ford Building
Great Palle
Montana
Tractor Attachment Co
2Nd ‘Ave
Great Falls
Walger
D. E. Fryer & Co
Ford Bldg
Mont
Furs Repaired and Sold at Hoenck Store in Butte
Summer furs repaired remodeled refined stored and insured by Richard P Hoenck successor to A Bull at the largest furs store west of Minneapolis located in Butte Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard P Hoenck
A. Bull
Minneapolis
Butte
Montana
Land for sale in large Montana ranches and farm tracts
Classified ads list multiple Montana properties for sale including 1 820 acres fine stock land with 30 percent tillable at 5.50 per acre with $2 000 down and 9 year terms at 6 percent Fagan McCutcheon Great Falls. Also 640 acres excellent wheat land near railroad at 16 per acre with 2 down and 10 year terms. 14 000 acres stock proposition two miles from railroad 30 percent tillable with water. Additional listings include SAF land in Jefferson county irrigated at 17 50 per acre with 2 500 down and 10 year terms H O Clark Jr Great Falls and Powder river stock ranch 1400 acres 60 percent tillable at 50 cents per acre with 1 50 down and 10 annual payments at 6 percent Chasties Great Falls. FINE GRAIN STOCK DAIRY RANCH 620 ACRES very black soil 50 percent tillable with creek water hay land at 25 per acre Woodward and Whitney Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagan & McCutcheon
Central Avenue
Great Falls
Montana
Jefferson County
Good Town
H. O. Clark, Jr
West Broadway
Butte
Powder River
Miles City
Woodward and Whitney
Dunno Diock
School House
McDonald Realty Co
Helena
Bowden and Junod
Wlofper
Cascade County
Boyle Land Co
Tod Bidg
Mont
P. O. Box
Montara
Farmland Offers In Montana For Sale Across Regions
Listings detail 9000 acres along Powder River near Miles City with 75 to 80 percent tillable at 8 dollars an acre and 2.50 down, plus 1400 plus acres in Great Falls stock ranches at four dollars per acre with 10 year terms. Also Churchill Home ranch on Missouri River near Lippard with irrigation at 5000 dollars and 7 percent terms. Jefferson valley section near a forest reserve with irrigation rights listed at 25 dollars an acre with 3500 down and 6 percent terms. 240 acres near Butte described as wheat land at 50 dollars an acre with 3500 down then 6 percent terms. These Montana land offers cite multiple brokers in Great Falls and Butte and emphasize water rights, irrigation, and long-term financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powder River
Miles City
Chas
Giles
Great Falls
Mont
ACRD
J. M. Affleck
First National Bank
Churchill Home Ranch
Missouri River
Lippard
K. Vidal
Bord
Montana
Jefferson Valley
H. O. Clark, Jr
West Broadway
Butte
O. Clark, Jr
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P.c
Rogers - Templeton Lumber Company
H. P. A. Smith
Smith
Thomas A. Edison
Montana Livestock Growers & Farmers
Fergus County Sales Corporation
E County
Lewistown
H. Sale
Fred de Maranville
E. C. Dunn
Axel Anderson
Caldwell Horse & Mule Co
Henry Newman
Koeningsburg
H. D. Abbott
Amos Snyder
John Beebe
J. Williamson
W. A. Pfister
Judith Basin
Oregon
J. W. Morgan
Corvallis
TOE Independent Man
G. C. Curtis
Daly Bank
Hontiburger Givens Co
Out
Milwaukee Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Seattle
Washington
Shire Stallions
Gale
J. E. McWherter
Plymouth
Illinoiis
J. A. Ford
Rainbow Hotel
Great Balls
Palmer & Hough
Park Hotel
Reed Studio
Norton
Kansas
J. J. O'Leary
Talbot Ave
Butte, Mont
Briscoe
Second
Utah
Briscoe Motor Co
Montana Piano Co
Accountants and Auditors
Harley-Clark & CO
Douglas Wilson & Co., Inc
Ford
Eagle Drug Co
Rorte
C. A. Hunt & Co
Levgerich & Dencker, Distributors
J. H. Knox
Second Avenue So
W. Broadway
Robert H. Lindsay, Jr
U. 8S
First Nat. Bank
Great Fails
J. S Keers
U. S
Villars and Sinclair
Green Slock
Great Bails
Cee Eee Glu
H. Shanley
Great Walls
Sam's
Henry Haas
1St Nat. Bank
Tel
W. L. Lanning
Owlsley
West
Montana Automobile School
South Main
Katte
Edo
Lewis & Walker
Vout & McCarthy
Vot
Certified Accountants
WM. B, Binlay
C. P
Great Malls
Butte College Telegraphy
Montana Employment Co
Mid-West Realty Co
Freeman & Thelen
Boo
W. Hoyle
State
Wyoming Oil
Ming Montans Public Oil Exchange
Ming
Mid- West Realty Co
Itkaney
Beckman Bros
Falia
Fair
Prica Soc
Coal Lands
P. O
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