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Wallis and Marilyn Kimble Northwest History Database
  • Subjects: Pioneers -- Washington (State)
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    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. H. 1935-01-26


    • Pioneers drank watered milk

    • 1935

    • Pioneers drank watered milk - Sixty years ago Fred Harrington, well known Spokane real estate dealer, first set foot in Washington territory. It was only for a few hours, but he liked it well enough to think of returning.
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. H. 1935-01-26
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. W. 1926-05-09


    • Splendid Pioneers Aided Early-Day Teacher - Whole Glory of Schievement Not Hers Alone- She Shares it Generously With Fine Men and Women Who Made It Possible- She Recalls Spokane County Seat Fight.

    • 1926

    • Splendid Pioneers Aided Early-Day Teacher - Whole Glory of Schievement Not Hers Alone- She Shares it Generously With Fine Men and Women Who Made It Possible- She Recalls Spokane County Seat Fight. - At Christmas time in 1904 the Shaw-Borden...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. W. 1926-05-09
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. W. 1936-02-28


    • Pioneers I have known

    • 1936

    • Pioneers I have known - Well deserving of a prominent place in any account of the early schools of this state, is Miss Leoti L. West, whose work as teacher here began in 1878 and closed in 1924, a record of 46 years almost continuous service in...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. W. 1936-02-28
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. J. 1919-12-15


    • Living pioneers of Washington

    • 1919

    • Living pioneers of Washington
      Closely related to the lumber and steamboat interests of Pugent sound for more than half a century, Mrs. Jackson is now president of the Jackson Estate, Inc. Her home is at 2614 East Pine street, Seattle.
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. J. 1919-12-15
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1936-03-14


    • Propose Fete for Pioneers

    • 1936

    • Propose Fete for Pioneers - A giant civic celebration honoring the pioneer founders of Spokane who for many years guided the destinies of the struggling little community in a western wilderness, is being proposed for 1937.
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1936-03-14
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. C. 1935-12-20


    • Pioneers I have known
      Mamie James Chase and her story, "The rock."

    • 1935

    • Pioneers I have known
      Mamie James Chase and her story, "The rock."
      The scene of the story I now give you, lies just eastward from Palouse Falls, and includes a strip some four miles wide and perhaps 14 miles north and south, from which the...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. C. 1935-12-20
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. D. 1936-02-28


    • Pioneers and pioneering

    • 1936

    • Pioneers and pioneering
      So much interest was created by the pioneer narrative prepared by Mrs. Lula Downen and the contest for the naming of men who have been continuous residents of Pullman since early in 1891 that a popular demand has arisen...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. D. 1936-02-28
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1929-08-03


    • The portraits of the pioneers are a part of History

    • 1929

    • The portraits of the pioneers are a part of History
      How cherished are the portraits of those sturdy pioneers who made Spokane history before the days of the great fire! Their photographs will live forever -- of first importance in the City's...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1929-08-03
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. J. 1936-05-17


    • Pioneers regret lack of marker

    • 1936

    • Pioneers regret lack of marker
      Old settlers at Wallula feel full justice has not been done
      Among the scores of pioneers who have expressed regret over the absence of a suitably marker in the Wallula district is the Johnson family. The...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. J. 1936-05-17
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. P. 1936-01-03


    • Pioneers I have known

    • 1936

    • Pioneers I have known
      (By S. C. Roberts, Pullman)
      Pioneering Days. By Mrs. J. A. Perkins.
      "My thoughts revert to the long ago when the Palouse valley rippled with buch grass and flowers, and sweet voiced birds sang in the nearby hills,...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. P. 1936-01-03
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. S. 1935-12-16


    • One of real pioneers of Spokane

    • 1935

    • One of real pioneers of Spokane
      Few Spokane residents have had wider experience in pioneering than George E. Store, register of the Spokane land office. Mr. Stone, former sheriff, farmed in the Deep Creek region, starting in the '80s and through...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. S. 1935-12-16
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. F. 1932-12-04


    • Squatter his own Jailer
      He shot claim-jumper who had threatened him -- cooked own meals in Jail and friends spent night with him -- was released later.

    • 1932

    • Squatter his own Jailer
      He shot claim-jumper who had threatened him -- cooked own meals in jail and friends spent night with him -- was released later.
      Early-day history in the Cheney area is recalled by Mrs. Ida J. Finney, S226 Altamont...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. F. 1932-12-04
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. F. 1934-04-08


    • She saw many western forntiers
      Spokane matron at 94 looks back on experience and recalls only few hardships -- saw coeur d'Alenes at outset -- remember Civil War days.

    • 1934

    • Spokane matron at 94 looks back on experience and recalls only few hardships -- saw coeur d'Alenes at outset -- remember Civil War days.
      "Yes, life has been eventful, but as I look back now there don't seem to be so many hardships --"
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. F. 1934-04-08
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. E. 1924-01-11


    • Pastor for 53 years retires
      The Rev. Dr. Edwards resigns Pulpit at Vera.
      Effective June 1
      Served 40 years in Inland Empire -- Missed few services.

    • 1924

    • Pastor for 53 years retires
      The Rev. Dr. Edwards resigns Pulpit at Vera.
      Effective June 1
      Served 40 years in Inland Empire -- Missed few services.
      Closing more than half a century of continuous pastoral work, the Rev. Dr. Jonathan...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. E. 1924-01-11
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. E. 1935-02-24


    • Sewed for Lillian Russell
      Late Spokane pioneer turned in when hard times came and used needle to advantage -- came west with wagon train to Oregon.

    • 1935

    • Sewed for Lillian Russell
      Late Spokane pioneer turned in when hard times came and used needle to advantage -- came west with wagon train to Oregon.
      Among pioneers of Spokane was Mrs. Matilda Eames, who died recently at her home, E155...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. E. 1935-02-24
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1925-08-30


    • Pioeer of 78 came west half, century ago to stay
      Dr. J. E. Gandy was active in early state, county and municipal politics -- was member of territorial legislature -- recalls county seat fight -- served as army surgeon -- built first two-story...

    • 1925

    • Pioeer of 78 came west half, century ago to stay
      Dr. J. E. Gandy was active in early state, county and municipal politics -- was member of territorial legislature -- recalls county seat fight -- served as army surgeon -- built first two-story...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. G. 1925-08-30
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. H. 1934-03-18


    • David T. Ham concludes double term for Uncle Sam with unique record-- Crossed plains as babe and saw several new frontiers

    • 1934

    • David T. Ham concludes double term for Uncle Sam with unique record-- Crossed plains as babe and saw several new frontiers - In trying to impress you with his multitudinous years- and it is necessary for he doesn't look them-- David Turner Ham,...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. H. 1934-03-18
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. J. 1929-05-12


    • Old Wallula finds champion
      Spokane man, who lived there as boy, thinks its history should be recognized with monument--recalls importance in pioneer days.

    • 1929

    • Old Wallula finds champion
      Spokane man, who lived there as boy, thinks its history should be recognized with monument--recalls importance in pioneer days.
      A proposal to erect some sort of marker at the old site of Fort Walla Walla, near the...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. J. 1929-05-12
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. L. 1929-07-03


    • Peter LeFevre walked from eastern Canada to treasure state at age of 17 in search of fame and fortune--saw cricket scourge.

    • 1929

    • Peter LeFevre walked from eastern Canada to treasure state at age of 17 in search of fame and fortune--saw cricket scourge.
      In the spring of 1864 a young blue-eyed lad swung a pack over his shoulder and from the Province of Quebec, eastern...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. L. 1929-07-03
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. K. 1920-06-19


    • Koontz, aged pioneer, doesn't think his hair-raising experiences are of much interest--companion's head split by Indians who wanted watch.

    • 1920

    • Koontz, aged pioneer, doesn't think his hair-raising experiences are of much interest--companion's head split by Indians who wanted watch.
      "Well, yes; I did come to Washington in '69--August 14, it was--driving a six-mule team in a train of 36...
    • State history. State of Washington Pioneers. K. 1920-06-19

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