Centennial valley tale of pioneers and tragedy in Montana
The article traces Centennial valley's harsh winters, its shift from winter range to a beef feeding region, and early settlement led by ranches, irrigation, and Marcus Daly. It recounts a 19th century chase and fatal pursuit near Picnic Springs, plus the emergence of Monida as a hub and the valley’s split county loyalties.
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Centennial Valley
Montana
Rocky Mountains
Beaverhead
Madison
Rockies
Bedrock
Henry Lake
Centennial
Marcus Daly
Anaconda Company
Anand Butte
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
St. Paul
C. R. Gilman
St. Paul Road
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Reward Offered for Strayed or Stolen Horses in Beaverhead County
Mrs Thelma Van Camp offers a $100 reward for information leading to recovery of horses that strayed or were stolen from her range in Beaverhead County bearing the shoulder brand. A $75 reward is offered for recovery, and $500 for information that leads to conviction of anyone who stole or driven them from their range. Address all replies to Jr G Willis Dillon Montana.
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Shoulder
Range
Beaverhead County
Thelma van Camp
Jr. G. Willis
Dillon
Montana
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