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Virginia City,MT - Madison County - 1867 - Orem, John "Con," Sparring Exhibition License *Territoria

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Virginia City,MT - Madison County - 1867 - Orem, John  Con,  Sparring Exhibition License *Territoria
License for "Con" Orem's "sparring match" off the books, which later became a winter time prize fight with Billy Dwyer. Across the face of this license is written "Not Taken Credited Back on Book." License No. 2690 Issued Feb 1, 1867. Granted Feb. 11, 1867. Beaver Head County. Orem often called himself the "Middleweight Champion of the United States." Orem fought a number of fights during his time in the Montana Territory, often for quick money after his numerous attempts at other businesses folded. It is believed that his saloon was named "The Champion". He is thought to have a been a successful entrepreneur with a colorful personality. Stories of his life were often published in the Montana Post leading him to be considered "the most publicized man in the Territory" [REF. Barsness, 222].