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Pioneers Tales and Vigilante Memories from Montana
John M. Comegys of Hardin recalls the old days in Virginia City and Alder Gulch, denying vigilante ties while recounting wild frontier exploits. The interview highlights his view on mob justice, his mining work, and names from the era as he speaks in a colloquial Montana voice. The notice details Beaverhead County bid call for turnpiking and graveling a road segment with sealing dates.
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John M. Comegys
Hardin
Montana
Comegys
Helena
Grandpn
Outlook
Jerre Murphy
Mr. Comegys
Bannack
Virigiia
Drnp
Banack
Alder Gulch
William Fairweather
Henry Edgar
Viriguia City
Judge Knowles
Hosa Racin
Jedge
Tim Talbot
Butte
Virginia
Jim Murray
Judge Welk
Slade
Virigiia City
Nevada
Summit
Virginia City
Bate
Jim Talbot
Kitchack
Kiscack
Atore