Montana, its story and biography; a history of aboriginal and territorial Montana and three decades of statehood, under the editorial supervision of Tom Stout ... . anizer, he soon interested others in the movementto secure the organization of Fallon County, and thento make Baker the center of government for the newcounty. This precipitated two fights. Some whowanted the new county were not willing that Bakershould be given the county seat. The usual rivalclaims of other communities for the honor developed,necessitating much labor to bring about an equitableand satisfactory adjustment. Baker,
Montana, its story and biography; a history of aboriginal and territorial Montana and three decades of statehood, under the editorial supervision of Tom Stout ... . anizer, he soon interested others in the movementto secure the organization of Fallon County, and thento make Baker the center of government for the newcounty. This precipitated two fights. Some whowanted the new county were not willing that Bakershould be given the county seat. The usual rivalclaims of other communities for the honor developed,necessitating much labor to bring about an equitableand satisfactory adjustment. Baker, of course, wasthe logical site for the county capital, but it tooktime and hard work to bring about the proper action,and Mr. Lang and his associates deserve much creditfor what they accomplished. With the establishmentof Fallon County and the final selection of Baker asits capital the little village took on a period of expan-sion that resulted in a remarkable growth, and in allof it Mr. Lang bore a constructive part. He was one of the founders of the Baker StateBank, the first one in the city, and of the FirstNational Bank at Ismay, remaining vice president.
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