Dollar Start, Lawyer’s Fee Tied to Liberty Loan Gift
The article recounts lawyer Justin M. Smith of Bozeman who charged a homestead fee of one dollar in 1903 from the first client. A later Liberty Loan sponsor paid $8,000, linking the man’s purchase to local efforts. The tale contrasts poverty and success, noting Smith’s long memory of the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan Committee
Justin M. Smith
Gallatin County Victory Liberty Loan Committee
Bozeman
Mr. Smith
Liberty Loan
Chamber of Commerce
O. A. Lynn
Mr. Lynn
Victory Liberty Loan
Gallatin
Gallatin County
Justin
Slayer Surrenders After 60 Mile Ride in Carter County
William Hedrick of Climax Carter County confesses to killing neighbor Bruce Cochrane. Hedrick says dispute over boundary between homesteads led to the shooting in self defense. The pair had stockraising partnership near Climax, 60 miles south of Ekalaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slayer
John Deague
Ekalaka
Carter County
William Hedrick
Climax
Bruce Cochrane
Cochrane
John Colter the Montana Frontier Discoverer and Trader
The article recounts John Colter, Lewis and Clark veteran and early Montana trader for Manuel Lisa. It covers his Yellowstone discovery, trapping ventures, perilous escapes from Blackfeet and Crow forces, his role in Lisa's fort at Yellowstone, and his final years in St. Louis after enduring a perilous career on the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
John Colter
Manuel Lisa
Lisa
Yellowstone
Big Horn River
Colter
Yellowstone Park
Daniel Boone
Fort Mandan
Lewis and Clark
St. Louis
Hunter
Yellowstone Valley
Clark
Custer
Big Horn
Billings
Crow Nation
Wind River
Wind River Range
Jackson Hole
Teton Pass
Pierre’s Hole
Madison
Three Forks
Missouri River
Rotary appoints Hugh D. Cook to chair casualty section
Hugh D. Cook of Helena, president of Western Accident and Indemnity, was named chairman of the casualty insurance section of the International Rotary program. The 12 month appointment, made on his authorization, places him at the Utah Rotary convention in Salt Lake City June 16 to 20, with nomination by Salt Lake City's Wes ley BE King. The pick reflects recognition of his company and Montana rather than personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh D. Cook
Western Accident ‘and Indemnity, Company
Helena
International Rotary
Cook
Wesley BE. King
Salt Lake City
Utah Capital
Montana
Colter’s Hell Narrows Yellowstone Park Legend
A fragment notes how Colter described Yellowstone as Colter’s Hell and the name persisted for many years, shaping the park’s early lore and public perception.
Memory of Marcus Daly Daughter Leads to Butte Spy Capture
Henry Bodte once a Butte miner and later a spy for Germany was captured after Mrs. James W. Gerard recalled him. Bodte served in multiple forces, including the U S Army and Navy, Mexican forces, and Russian service. He faces a 10 year sentence on Governor's Island and possible deportation after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bodte
Butte
Herbert Wilson
Governor’s Island
New York
James W. Gerard
Germany
Marcus Daly
Montana
Bode
United States Army
Bodte
Second
Philippines
China
Japan
Russia
California
Mexico
Madero
United States
Atort Bliss
Berlin
German Intelligence Department
Gerard
Uncle Sam
Secret Service Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dollar
Missouri
Platte
Lisa’s
Crows
Yellowstone National Park
Potts
Madison River
SRE
Sf Ag
Ennaites
Pharis
Hugh Cook
THE
Montana Joint Stock Land Bank
This Bank
Banking Corporation OF
Ders
Hell
Honolulu
San Francisco
United States Navy
Henry Bode
Cascade
Great Falls
Cascade Bank of
Mont
Capi AL
Surplus
B. Roberts
N. T. Lease
Clyde Wilcox
A. M. Shannon
A. E. Gable
A. F. Bartholomew
J. W.mckenzie
Farm Loan Department
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