Garland Globe | 1907-07-20 | Page 2 | Peter Larsen Dead

PETER LARSEN DEAD. Was Probably Richest Man In Northwest, North-west, With Exception of W. A. Clark. Helena, Mont. Peter I.nrsen, ono of tho richest men In tho northwest, died nt his homo hero Friday night, after on Illness of two years. Never was there moro striking example ot availing avail-ing oneself thnn tho career of Peter Larson, who less than forty years ngo landed on American shores penniless, unacquainted with t)io language or customs ot tho country, died tlio wealthiest man In the northwest, with tho possible exception of former Senator Sen-ator Clark, All -of Mr. Larson's vnst wealth, variously estimated nt $25.000,. 000 to $50,000,000, camo through legitimate le-gitimate bmducss Investments.