75 Years Ago

Items taken from weekly issues 75 years ago, from the Daniels County Leader, est. 1922 (continuation of the Scobey Sentinel, est. 1912).

January 5, 1950

Fred Bydeley, 62,

Suddenly Taken–

The life story of Fred C. Bydeley came to an end this week when the community was shocked to learn of his sudden passing late Tuesday afternoon. Thus was the life spark of a good citizen extinguished in a community where many had good reason to recollect his numerous charitable deeds, supplemented by his strict personal code of honor.

Services were conducted at his home by Rev. James Knorr. Fred was born in Leeuwarden, Holland, and came to Canada in 1912 and then was attracted to Montana. Th...