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Looking Back at Jackson in 1890 Community Life Unearthed
The article recalls Jackson in 1890 with two ranches the Fournier and MaLogue families, the origin of Jackson from Anton Jackson, the first post office at Alamo then Jackson, and early community figures. It notes 4-H Sunday observances, local visits to Diamond Bar Inn, and remnants of the old era, including freight lines, sawmill, and early hotel. The piece credits Harry Lapham for memories and expresses hope to record the full history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Examiner
Butch Hill
B. O. Fournier
Jardine Ranch
Lapham
William MaLogue
MaLogue
Anton Jackson
Herman Jackson
Ira Walker
Herman Peterson
Hiram Lapham
Big Hole
Bristow
Wesley Skeeter
Big Hole Basin
Jim Geary
Fox
Jackson
George Romaine
Warm Springs Creek
Alamo
Joe Carroll
Joe
Dillon
John Jackson
John
Horse Prairie Association
Hanna Jackson
Ella Ottan
Ella Kramer
Clarence Helming
Grampa Anton
Harry Lapham
Harry
Hiram
Gibbonsville
Claude
Jackson Community Church
Donna Krause
Beatrice Clemon
Robert Moore
Virginia Cramer
Ann Prior
Janet Dooling
4-H
Lyla
Betty
Sarah Henrie
Suzanne Dansie
Ellen Rae Stocks
Susie Boettcher
Cassie Dooling
Diamond Bar Inn