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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
12
An elderly Bannack resident recalls Joseph Slade, famed vigilante foe, and details a 1861–64 sequence of killings at a Plante store, the later hanging of Bacon and Smith, Slade’s handling of victims’ kin, and ties to the Camas hot springs lease and Indian land plans in Montana.
Federal agents arrest Wiggins, linked to the Working Class Union or Jones Family, charged with inciting rebellion and aiding an armed anti draft movement. He reportedly led a network with a death oath and used poison from decomposed pineapples against enemies. Wiggins, 38, born March 2 1879 in Shankton Mississippi, was with Frank Little in Butte.
Patriotic Fergus citizens form a War Relief Society to safeguard property left by drafted or volunteering soldiers. The group will pasture cattle and horses at no cost, keep increases, and sell assets with proceeds deposited for the owner upon authorization.
Charles Syberson 24 and his brother Clarence 22 from Great Falls want to join the same company in the 91st division at Camp Lewis. Charles paid his own way to American Lake after being told he would be admitted, but the War Department rules bar volunteers not drafted. A telegram was sent to secure permission, with a plan to transfer Clarence so both could serve together.
A F Graeter, an August 1862 Montana arrival and pioneer, preserves Montana’s first buggy in Dillon. The buggy, built by Bells of Alton and shipped from St Louis, cost 500 dollars and has hauled gold dust and travelers across Bannack, Virginia City, and Helena. Graeter notes its reliability, though its top and cushion are gone, and the vehicle now rests in a shed awaiting a final fate.
Dr W H Brissenden of Roundup undertakes a remarkable grafting procedure. He takes small strips of his own skin to serve as the nucleus for new skin on Hendrik Hansen, who was badly burned by lightning and has large areas of exposed flesh. Multiple operations will be required as skin is provided by several donors.
A proverb suggests mothers may prefer selecting a son-in-law for their daughters rather than criticizing or choosing for sons. The line implies parental influence in marriage choices and family harmony.
The University of Montana will observe its twenty fifth birthday next February as part of a quarter century celebration shared with the state agricultural college and other institutions. A faculty committee is planning observances and inviting visiting delegates and speakers to Bozeman for related events.
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