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Text Box: not believed that there was any hope of saving his life. He lingered for about three hours before dying, but did not at any time become conscious. It was said the Trueman was a man well along in years, but large, straight and well preserved. He was “perfectly fearless with the reputation of being a dead shot.” McCabe was said to be a small man, of light physique. In the matter of the inquest, the jury’s verdict was that James McCabe came to his death by means of a gun shot wound fired from a certain pistol or revolver in the hands of one Edward B. Trueman on election day.

Text Box: James McCabe was shot and killed by Edward B. Trueman at Sedan (Kila) on Tuesday, November 8th, 1904.There had been bad feeling between the men for several years on account of trouble over lands. On election day, Trueman started to Kalispell with his wife and, after driving a short distance, left the wagon and cut across to Sedan, intending to vote and join his wife further down the road. According to the story, McCabe was at Sedan when Trueman was seen coming, and as he feared there might be trouble, he immediately began taking his purchases from the store to his buggy. As

Text Box: he walked to the buggy carrying a sack of flour on one shoulder and carrying an ax handle in the disengaged hand, Trueman came up, and saying something to McCabe - no one heard what - pulled a revolver and shot him. He fell to the ground and Trueman walked away returning his gun to his holster. He then walked to the polling booth, voted and started toward Kalispell. He joined his wife at the place appointed, and drove on to town. McCabe was removed to a house immediately after the shooting and messengers sent to Kalispell to inform the officers and get a surgeon,

Text Box: The Northwest Montana Wetland Management District, established in 1970, is located throughout Lake and Flathead counties. The Wetland District consists of 13 Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) including the Smith Lake Waterfowl Production Area located in Kila. The areas were purchased with funds from the sale of Federal Duck Stamps under the Small Wetlands Acquisition Program. The Smith Lake WPA is 975 acres and was purchased in 1972-1973. The wetland habitat supports abundant

Text Box: waterfowl species such as Canada geese, mallards, redheads, pintails, American widgeon, northern shovelers, & blue and green winged teal. These areas also support high nesting concentrations of short-eared owls and northern harriers, and are important wintering areas for rough-legged hawks, red-tailed hawks, and northern goshawks. The WPAs are open to public hunting of waterfowl and upland in game birds in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Tribal regulations. Fishing and

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trapping are allowed in accordance with applicable State and Tribal regulations. Nature observation and wildlife photography are encouraged. The Smith Lake WPA is listed as a Watchable Wildlife Site in the Montana Wildlife Viewing Guide. It is considered an excellent viewing site for waterfowl. and shorebirds. WPAs in Flathead County are closed to all public access from March 1 to July 15 to reduce disturbance to nesting birds. For more information, please contact Ray Washtak, 858-2216.

Edward B. Trueman

Upcoming Events

The Kila School PTO is hosting a Fall Holiday Wine & Beer Festival at the Central School Museum Friday November 10th from 6-9 pm. Music & snacks will be provided. All proceeds will go to the Kila School Enrichment Program. Tickets are available in Kalispell at Coffee Traders, Withey’s, Mountain Valley Foods, Books West and Kalispell Liquor & Wine. In Whitefish, tickets are available at Alpine Market.

Tickets are $20.

Everyone is welcome!

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