Ellen Baumler shared many short, interesting stories on her blog "Montana Moments," many of which were also collected into a book of the same title. Among my favorite is this Thanksgiving tale.
Henry Plummer's Bannack Thanksgiving
According to Ellen, in 1863 Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the national observance of Thanksgiving the last Thursday of November. Most people were too busy to celebrate, but Sheriff Henry Plummer imported a turkey and invited Sidney Edgerton, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Idaho Territory (which included Montana), Wilbur Sanders, and his wife Harriet. Just weeks later Sanders and other vigilantes oversaw Plummer's hanging. Read more.
Other Stories of Thanksgivings Past
Ellen wrote about other, Thanksgivings on her blog as well. Here is a link to all of her Thanksgiving posts, which include some great pictures.
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