Percy Kennett Killed. A Loaded Revolver Fell to the Floor and Discharged With Fatal Results. Was a Well Known Montanan.
Helena Record--H. Percy Kennett, one of the best known men in Helena, was accidentally shot dead with a revolver on his ranch, three miles from Victor, Missoula county, Thursday evening.
While Mr. Kennett was looking through some papers in a bureau drawer about 6:30 p.m. Thursday, a large calibre revolver slipped from its sheath in a drawer as he moved it and fell to the floor. The hammer must have struck the floor, for the revolver was discharged as soon as it fell. The bullet passed through the bottom of the drawer, struck Mr. Kennett on the chin and went upward through his head, killing him instantly.
Mr. Kennett was 39 years old. He was born in St. Louis. In 1874, when only a lad he came to Helena with his mother, Mrs. Samuel T. Hauser. In 1876 he was appointed as cadet from Montana to Annapolis naval academy, which he attended two years, afterwards returning to Helena. He grew up in this city and while still a very young man became interested with Granville Stuart in the cattle and horse raising business as one of the firm of Bailey, Seligman and Kennett, and at one time owned many horses on the ranges of central and eastern Montana. He was associated with Granville Stuart at the time of the famous raid made by cattle men through the Judith and Musselshell country against rustlers.
Four years ago Mr. Kennett went to Victor as manager of the Victor Mine and Orchard Company. The company owned the famous Curlew mine, which Mr. Kennett managed. He established a fine home on the ranch, which is now one of the most beautiful places in the Bitter Root Valley. He had lived there for the last four years, making only occasional visits to Helena.
Mr. Kennett married Miss Clara M. Holter, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton M. Holter, about 11 years ago. They have two sons, Holter and Hauser.
Mr. Hauser was a famous sportsman. He was one of the finest rifle shots in the country and had hunted every kind of big game the Rocky Mountains afford. Several years ago he was appointed by Gov. Smith as a member of the state fish and game commission, an office held up until the time of his death. Mr. Kennett had more than the ordinary adventures of the Montana cattleman. He was absolutely fearless and would risk everything for a friend as quickly as he would dare for himself. He was an athlete and loved all outdoor sports.
Besides his family, Mr. Kennett had a brother in Helena, Samuel Kennett, and his mother, Mrs. Hauser, and a sister, Mrs. Otis R. (Anne) Allen, formerly of Helena but at present visiting in Baldwinsville, N.Y., and he left numerous kinsmen in St. Louis.
Fergus County Argus, Lewistown, MT, 24 Oct 1900
Helena Record--H. Percy Kennett, one of the best known men in Helena, was accidentally shot dead with a revolver on his ranch, three miles from Victor, Missoula county, Thursday evening.
While Mr. Kennett was looking through some papers in a bureau drawer about 6:30 p.m. Thursday, a large calibre revolver slipped from its sheath in a drawer as he moved it and fell to the floor. The hammer must have struck the floor, for the revolver was discharged as soon as it fell. The bullet passed through the bottom of the drawer, struck Mr. Kennett on the chin and went upward through his head, killing him instantly.
Mr. Kennett was 39 years old. He was born in St. Louis. In 1874, when only a lad he came to Helena with his mother, Mrs. Samuel T. Hauser. In 1876 he was appointed as cadet from Montana to Annapolis naval academy, which he attended two years, afterwards returning to Helena. He grew up in this city and while still a very young man became interested with Granville Stuart in the cattle and horse raising business as one of the firm of Bailey, Seligman and Kennett, and at one time owned many horses on the ranges of central and eastern Montana. He was associated with Granville Stuart at the time of the famous raid made by cattle men through the Judith and Musselshell country against rustlers.
Four years ago Mr. Kennett went to Victor as manager of the Victor Mine and Orchard Company. The company owned the famous Curlew mine, which Mr. Kennett managed. He established a fine home on the ranch, which is now one of the most beautiful places in the Bitter Root Valley. He had lived there for the last four years, making only occasional visits to Helena.
Mr. Kennett married Miss Clara M. Holter, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton M. Holter, about 11 years ago. They have two sons, Holter and Hauser.
Mr. Hauser was a famous sportsman. He was one of the finest rifle shots in the country and had hunted every kind of big game the Rocky Mountains afford. Several years ago he was appointed by Gov. Smith as a member of the state fish and game commission, an office held up until the time of his death. Mr. Kennett had more than the ordinary adventures of the Montana cattleman. He was absolutely fearless and would risk everything for a friend as quickly as he would dare for himself. He was an athlete and loved all outdoor sports.
Besides his family, Mr. Kennett had a brother in Helena, Samuel Kennett, and his mother, Mrs. Hauser, and a sister, Mrs. Otis R. (Anne) Allen, formerly of Helena but at present visiting in Baldwinsville, N.Y., and he left numerous kinsmen in St. Louis.
Fergus County Argus, Lewistown, MT, 24 Oct 1900
Percy Kennett Killed. A Loaded Revolver Fell to the Floor and Discharged With Fatal Results. Was a Well Known Montanan.
Helena Record--H. Percy Kennett, one of the best known men in Helena, was accidentally shot dead with a revolver on his ranch, three miles from Victor, Missoula county, Thursday evening.
While Mr. Kennett was looking through some papers in a bureau drawer about 6:30 p.m. Thursday, a large calibre revolver slipped from its sheath in a drawer as he moved it and fell to the floor. The hammer must have struck the floor, for the revolver was discharged as soon as it fell. The bullet passed through the bottom of the drawer, struck Mr. Kennett on the chin and went upward through his head, killing him instantly.
Mr. Kennett was 39 years old. He was born in St. Louis. In 1874, when only a lad he came to Helena with his mother, Mrs. Samuel T. Hauser. In 1876 he was appointed as cadet from Montana to Annapolis naval academy, which he attended two years, afterwards returning to Helena. He grew up in this city and while still a very young man became interested with Granville Stuart in the cattle and horse raising business as one of the firm of Bailey, Seligman and Kennett, and at one time owned many horses on the ranges of central and eastern Montana. He was associated with Granville Stuart at the time of the famous raid made by cattle men through the Judith and Musselshell country against rustlers.
Four years ago Mr. Kennett went to Victor as manager of the Victor Mine and Orchard Company. The company owned the famous Curlew mine, which Mr. Kennett managed. He established a fine home on the ranch, which is now one of the most beautiful places in the Bitter Root Valley. He had lived there for the last four years, making only occasional visits to Helena.
Mr. Kennett married Miss Clara M. Holter, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton M. Holter, about 11 years ago. They have two sons, Holter and Hauser.
Mr. Hauser was a famous sportsman. He was one of the finest rifle shots in the country and had hunted every kind of big game the Rocky Mountains afford. Several years ago he was appointed by Gov. Smith as a member of the state fish and game commission, an office held up until the time of his death. Mr. Kennett had more than the ordinary adventures of the Montana cattleman. He was absolutely fearless and would risk everything for a friend as quickly as he would dare for himself. He was an athlete and loved all outdoor sports.
Besides his family, Mr. Kennett had a brother in Helena, Samuel Kennett, and his mother, Mrs. Hauser, and a sister, Mrs. Otis R. (Anne) Allen, formerly of Helena but at present visiting in Baldwinsville, N.Y., and he left numerous kinsmen in St. Louis.
Fergus County Argus, Lewistown, MT, 24 Oct 1900
Helena Record--H. Percy Kennett, one of the best known men in Helena, was accidentally shot dead with a revolver on his ranch, three miles from Victor, Missoula county, Thursday evening.
While Mr. Kennett was looking through some papers in a bureau drawer about 6:30 p.m. Thursday, a large calibre revolver slipped from its sheath in a drawer as he moved it and fell to the floor. The hammer must have struck the floor, for the revolver was discharged as soon as it fell. The bullet passed through the bottom of the drawer, struck Mr. Kennett on the chin and went upward through his head, killing him instantly.
Mr. Kennett was 39 years old. He was born in St. Louis. In 1874, when only a lad he came to Helena with his mother, Mrs. Samuel T. Hauser. In 1876 he was appointed as cadet from Montana to Annapolis naval academy, which he attended two years, afterwards returning to Helena. He grew up in this city and while still a very young man became interested with Granville Stuart in the cattle and horse raising business as one of the firm of Bailey, Seligman and Kennett, and at one time owned many horses on the ranges of central and eastern Montana. He was associated with Granville Stuart at the time of the famous raid made by cattle men through the Judith and Musselshell country against rustlers.
Four years ago Mr. Kennett went to Victor as manager of the Victor Mine and Orchard Company. The company owned the famous Curlew mine, which Mr. Kennett managed. He established a fine home on the ranch, which is now one of the most beautiful places in the Bitter Root Valley. He had lived there for the last four years, making only occasional visits to Helena.
Mr. Kennett married Miss Clara M. Holter, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton M. Holter, about 11 years ago. They have two sons, Holter and Hauser.
Mr. Hauser was a famous sportsman. He was one of the finest rifle shots in the country and had hunted every kind of big game the Rocky Mountains afford. Several years ago he was appointed by Gov. Smith as a member of the state fish and game commission, an office held up until the time of his death. Mr. Kennett had more than the ordinary adventures of the Montana cattleman. He was absolutely fearless and would risk everything for a friend as quickly as he would dare for himself. He was an athlete and loved all outdoor sports.
Besides his family, Mr. Kennett had a brother in Helena, Samuel Kennett, and his mother, Mrs. Hauser, and a sister, Mrs. Otis R. (Anne) Allen, formerly of Helena but at present visiting in Baldwinsville, N.Y., and he left numerous kinsmen in St. Louis.
Fergus County Argus, Lewistown, MT, 24 Oct 1900
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