Daily Inter-Mountain, Butte, MT, 26 Dec 1899
Capt. Lyons Dead. Passing of One of Butte's Famous Characters
After an illness of two days, Captain G.M. Lyon, one of the notable characters
of Butte, died of pneumonia yesterday morning. The end came in his cabin on the
Herperus lode claim, which was part and parcel of his career--an issue in many
litigations and a cause of many personal encounters. His periodical desire to
exercise the right of domain over the claim has resulted in thrilling community
warfares, the most recent of which occurred a few weeks ago, when Captain Lyon
once more undertook the eviction of settlers.
The deceased was 59 years old and was born in Canada. He was a veteran scout in
the United States service and, though not a member of the G.A.R., has performed
many generous deeds of comradship.
Being a man of energy and eccentricity, and at time of violence, he must need
have enemies as well as friends. He came to Butte in 1877 and became a
prospector and miner. His startling deeds are matters of local history, and his
participation in the 4th of July riots of '94 is the longest to be remembered.
He was not married and his property, of which his interests in the Hesperus and
Miners Union lodes are the most valuable, will, it is said, go to his sister,
Miss Josephine Lyon, of Washington, D.C.
Captain Glover of the G.A.R. has taken charge of the funeral arrangements and
the Grand Army and Spanish war veterans are requested to attend.
Courtesy - cara (#47072115) 3/29/2017
Capt. Lyons Dead. Passing of One of Butte's Famous Characters
After an illness of two days, Captain G.M. Lyon, one of the notable characters
of Butte, died of pneumonia yesterday morning. The end came in his cabin on the
Herperus lode claim, which was part and parcel of his career--an issue in many
litigations and a cause of many personal encounters. His periodical desire to
exercise the right of domain over the claim has resulted in thrilling community
warfares, the most recent of which occurred a few weeks ago, when Captain Lyon
once more undertook the eviction of settlers.
The deceased was 59 years old and was born in Canada. He was a veteran scout in
the United States service and, though not a member of the G.A.R., has performed
many generous deeds of comradship.
Being a man of energy and eccentricity, and at time of violence, he must need
have enemies as well as friends. He came to Butte in 1877 and became a
prospector and miner. His startling deeds are matters of local history, and his
participation in the 4th of July riots of '94 is the longest to be remembered.
He was not married and his property, of which his interests in the Hesperus and
Miners Union lodes are the most valuable, will, it is said, go to his sister,
Miss Josephine Lyon, of Washington, D.C.
Captain Glover of the G.A.R. has taken charge of the funeral arrangements and
the Grand Army and Spanish war veterans are requested to attend.
Courtesy - cara (#47072115) 3/29/2017
Daily Inter-Mountain, Butte, MT, 26 Dec 1899
Capt. Lyons Dead. Passing of One of Butte's Famous Characters
After an illness of two days, Captain G.M. Lyon, one of the notable characters
of Butte, died of pneumonia yesterday morning. The end came in his cabin on the
Herperus lode claim, which was part and parcel of his career--an issue in many
litigations and a cause of many personal encounters. His periodical desire to
exercise the right of domain over the claim has resulted in thrilling community
warfares, the most recent of which occurred a few weeks ago, when Captain Lyon
once more undertook the eviction of settlers.
The deceased was 59 years old and was born in Canada. He was a veteran scout in
the United States service and, though not a member of the G.A.R., has performed
many generous deeds of comradship.
Being a man of energy and eccentricity, and at time of violence, he must need
have enemies as well as friends. He came to Butte in 1877 and became a
prospector and miner. His startling deeds are matters of local history, and his
participation in the 4th of July riots of '94 is the longest to be remembered.
He was not married and his property, of which his interests in the Hesperus and
Miners Union lodes are the most valuable, will, it is said, go to his sister,
Miss Josephine Lyon, of Washington, D.C.
Captain Glover of the G.A.R. has taken charge of the funeral arrangements and
the Grand Army and Spanish war veterans are requested to attend.
Courtesy - cara (#47072115) 3/29/2017
Capt. Lyons Dead. Passing of One of Butte's Famous Characters
After an illness of two days, Captain G.M. Lyon, one of the notable characters
of Butte, died of pneumonia yesterday morning. The end came in his cabin on the
Herperus lode claim, which was part and parcel of his career--an issue in many
litigations and a cause of many personal encounters. His periodical desire to
exercise the right of domain over the claim has resulted in thrilling community
warfares, the most recent of which occurred a few weeks ago, when Captain Lyon
once more undertook the eviction of settlers.
The deceased was 59 years old and was born in Canada. He was a veteran scout in
the United States service and, though not a member of the G.A.R., has performed
many generous deeds of comradship.
Being a man of energy and eccentricity, and at time of violence, he must need
have enemies as well as friends. He came to Butte in 1877 and became a
prospector and miner. His startling deeds are matters of local history, and his
participation in the 4th of July riots of '94 is the longest to be remembered.
He was not married and his property, of which his interests in the Hesperus and
Miners Union lodes are the most valuable, will, it is said, go to his sister,
Miss Josephine Lyon, of Washington, D.C.
Captain Glover of the G.A.R. has taken charge of the funeral arrangements and
the Grand Army and Spanish war veterans are requested to attend.
Courtesy - cara (#47072115) 3/29/2017
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