Diary Confirms Henry Plummer Hanging Date in 1864 Frontier Camp
Excerpt from Henry S. Pond's diary records the hanging of Sheriff Henry Plummer and others by the Vigilance Committee on January 10 1864 in a frontier mining camp near Ban nack. The entry notes subsequent shootings and explosions and reflects on life after the event as observed by Pond from Sangamon County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Plummer
Bannack
Henry S. Pond
Marguerite LaMarche
Melrose
Pond
Sangamon County
Illinois
Plummer
Miss’ LaMarche
Stinson
N. ‘Ray
Pisanthia
Couply
Smith Ball
Terfly
Mr. Pond
LaMarche
Wheat loan rate raised for 1954 harvest in Beaverhead
Beaverhead county wheat will receive a 1954 price support of 1.97 per bushel for No. 1 Northern Spring and No. 1 Hard Winter, four cents above 1953 and last fall’s forward rate. National average rises four cents to 2.20. Loans and purchase agreements run through January 1955. loans mature March 31, 1955, with eligibility tied to 1954 acreage allotment and wheat marketing cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Arthur Bay
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Bay
Wheat price support changes broaden premiums and discounts
This year the support program expands premiums and discounts to reflect market differences. No. 1 Heavy Hard Red Spring and amber durum are included among premium wheats with higher protein premiums for Hard Red Spring. Discounts apply to soft wheat west of the Rockies and east of the Rockies. County loan rates shift to a new basis, with a 1 cent premium for Heavy Northern Spring, and county ASC offices will handle the program and assist producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Rockies
ASC
Vacation to Victoria BC for Month Visit
The Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Lord take their children to Victoria British Columbia for a month's stay with Mrs. Lord's father F. W. Gedye. No church services at St James' until Sunday August 29.
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Victoria
Arthur Lord Land
B. C
Seaman Recruit Backus Completes Basic Training
Seaman Recruit James S. Backus USN has finished basic training in San Diego and returned home on leave. He will attend Fire Control Technician School at Great Lakes Illinois to continue training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
James S. Backus
USN
San Diego
Fire Control Technic Claris
Great Lakes
Bannack church revival draws past Beaverhead ties
The Bannack church restoration at Hamilton will feature Rev. Richard R. Price of the Episcopal church, a former Dillon resident, as beam Sunday. Community members including Chan Stallings and sons, the Graves family, and Beaverhead proponents helped prep the site. A Mathews deed marked 70 years since Beaverhead county deeded the property to their father, with square nails from the roof slated for sale to aid museum funds.
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Richard R. Price
Episcopal Church
Hamilton
Bannack
Dillon
Marchesseau Place
Grasshopper Valley
L. J Price
Phil Shenon
St. James Parish
Chan Stallings
Jack
Chan, Jr
F L Graves
Grasshopper Creek
Beaverhead
Matthew Orr
Walt Featherly
George
Fred Woodside
Casey
Bannack Fund
Beaverhead Museum Association
Mamie Roe Burker
Belgrade
Martha Roe
Museum Association
Mathews
Bertie
Georgia Mathews
Beaverhead County
Rafe Mathews
Parts Manager Leads Dealer Group to Ford Vacation Reward
Doyle C. Hale named top parts manager in his Ford dealer group by W. J. Corbett of Salt Lake City. He and Mrs. Hale will enjoy an expense paid trip to White Sulphur Springs West Virginia from September 12 to 17, with Ford Motor Company arranging details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle C. Hale
Ford Motor Company
W. J. Corbett
Salt Lake City
Berger-Cochrane Motors
Hale
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Publication summons in Montana divorce action
The District Court of Beaverhead County Montana requires the defendant State of Montana to answer within twenty days. The suit seeks a decree dissolving marriage on grounds of willful desertion for over a year and seeks court relief and a default if not answered. Witness dated July 27 1954 Court Seal Clerk H E Contway Dillon attorney Leonard Schulz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Beaverhead
Harold L Peterson
State
Ms Hand
H E
Leonard A Schulz
Dillon
Rosa Peterson
Beaverhead County
Montana seventh as fishing spot in national check
Helena Montana described as top in trout circles locally but national readers place Montana seventh among fresh water spots and ninth among anglers who fish both salt and fresh water. A nationwide check finds no Montana water in the top ten lakes and streams. Madison River earns honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Fisherman Magazine
National Outdoor Journal
State Fish and Game Department
Madison River
Rustic spot near Metlen hotel draws neighborhood praise
A six year improvement plan by Mr and Mrs Steve Logan has transformed a nondescript corner at Rife and Bannack Streets beyond the Metlen hotel into an attractive display. Their antiques and second hand shop sits amid a neat yard, a quonset warehouse, and a cement miniature mountain scene with a lake, reflecting the Logans spare time hobby. The area now draws much attention and commendation locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Logan
Rife and
Bannack Streets
Metlen
Logans
Logan
Bering Strait Named After Vitus Bering
The Bering Strait was named for Vitus Bering, a Danish navigator in Russian service who explored the area. This naming reflects the historical ties between exploration and naval history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bering Strait Was
Vitus Bering
Fast Home Goods Sale Listings for WMCE
A compact sale notice lists items including an Easy Spin Dry washer and an apartment size electric range with matching trash burner. The listing notes Mrs H Ger der in Room 314 and references WMCE on May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMCE
Steady Work Good Pay For Salespeople In Minnesota
Wanted salesman or woman not satisfied with present work to fill Mer position in Minnesota Territory. Earn up to 150 dollars weekly, wear-around clothing for family. Sample line furnished. Northwestern Curry ad lists address 103 Notre Ave Minneapolis. Private men needed for Pioneer convention August 13 14. If you have a rental, contact Mrs Stella Murray 389J or Mrs Hams Anarrson 183M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Root
Stella Murray
Hams
No Change at Fort Harrison VA Assures Dewart
Washington DC The Veterans Administration has assured Rev Wesles A Dewart that Montana VA services will remain. A resolution opposing transfer of Montana VA activities was adopted at the Montana American Legion convention after Ewart submitted the protest to VA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Harrison
Dewart
Washington DC
Vet
Rans
Wesles
Mont’ Itocoes
Montana
Montana Department
American Legion
Ewart
Veterans Administration
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N. A
Seattle
National
Editortal Association
Jassp Chgrigh
Dillon Examiner
State Bank
Irus1 Company
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sotera Peterson
Ande
Magazine
King of the
Are
Hesthetace
Dillon, Montana
Geo. M. Gosman
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