Dick Toner
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In 1879, he's mentioned in Miles City. | In 1879, he's mentioned in Miles City. | ||
| − | In 1880, he's a [[buffalo hunter]] and a partner of [[William Roach]]. | + | In 1880, he's a [[buffalo hunter]] and a partner of [[William Roach]]. He and his two brothers were probably partners as buffalo hunters around 1879-1880. They may have all also worked together on David's construction projects. |
One winter, Dick Tonar brought an Cheyenne friend of his into the [[Miles and Strevell]] hardware store named "[[Hardy Bear]]", who he said knew of a place with a "fine gold prospect" that Hardy Bear was going to show to Tonar in the spring. Then Hardy Bear wanted to see Strevell's gold fillings (which must have been quite a few). | One winter, Dick Tonar brought an Cheyenne friend of his into the [[Miles and Strevell]] hardware store named "[[Hardy Bear]]", who he said knew of a place with a "fine gold prospect" that Hardy Bear was going to show to Tonar in the spring. Then Hardy Bear wanted to see Strevell's gold fillings (which must have been quite a few). | ||
