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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1936
Page
6
In Montana the Little Rockies region in Blaine County boasted rich gold mines and historic ranches. It recalls violent feuds between sheep and cattle barons, with outlaw activity and rugged frontier lawlessness shaping early district life.
Abbott Mason recounts Lavina Montana in 1908 to 1911 as cattlemen describe the final great roundup. The piece notes Lavina's railroad-driven growth, a 6000 head roundup, a nocturnal gun culture, churchgoing cowboys, and a dramatic mining era with figures like Kid Curry and the Sandusky gang, ending with unsolved murders and vanished rancher Gill.
L A Walker once prominent Helena resident died recently in Los Angeles at his daughter's home. He served as territorial secretary before Montana achieved statehood and held roles in federal service, business, and hotel management in Helena and Butte. His son, Harry H. Walker, is deputy clerk of the federal court at Helena.
Helena telephone exchange manager Albert Jones reported more phones in use now than before the quakes of October 18 and 31. About 400 phones were disconnected due to damage but were replaced or reconnected as repairs and new structures went up.
Martha Edgerton Plassmann, daughter of Sidney Edgerton and cousin to Wilbur Sanders, died at her Great Falls home after a long life as teacher, editor, and historian. Born May 14, 1850, she witnessed Montana’s early frontier era, wrote extensively on its history, and helped found The Leader in Great Falls.
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