Grace Howard Indian helper pioneer in Dakota
A profile of Grace Howard, a slender young woman who established a government school and mission on eighty acres near Chamberlain, Dakota. She runs the home, teaches twenty Indian children with helpers, and travels among tribes to provide education, religious services, and care. She plans future self supported schools, endures harsh weather, and trusts the Indians’ support while facing ration shortfalls.
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Creek
Chamberlain
Dakota
Newdly
Washington
New York
Calvary Church
David Tatiyapa
Episcopal Church
Grace Howard
Gibson Jack Dies Respectful Indian Chief and Peacemaker
Gibson Jack the Shoshone chief died at about 62, a longtime ally to whites and fluent in English. He helped keep peace during the Bannack war of 1878 and was buried south of town in the Indian burying ground. His nephew Tom Gibson will succeed him as chief. he leaves a son at Fort Hall school and a married daughter. A $45 casket was provided by Mrs. J. M. Bennett and Mrs. A. W. Fisher.
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Gibson Jack
Shoshones
Tom Gibson
Mopi-er
Ty-gee
Bannacks
Ty-hee
Fort Hall
Blackfoot
J. M. Bennett
A. W. Fisher
Idaho Herald
Billy Barlows Potlatch at Whidby Island
The Coupeville Sun notes preparations for a large potlatch by Billy Barlow on Whidby Island Oregon. Indians from the lower Sound will attend a week long gathering starting Monday with 200 to 400 expected. Barlow reportedly aims to display wealth and gain status among the tribe amid lavish gifts and firewater.
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Oregon
Coupeville
Lower Sound
Billy Barlow
Billy
Whidby Island
Ore
Idaho and Montana notes mix mining plans and local notices
From Fort Lemhi and Salmon City reports detail the Phoenix Mill and Mining company starting up in spring and about twenty men at Big Creek placer work. Mrs Sarah Tidd dies near Fort Lemhi at 71 years. W E King urges nobility and purity. Geog Yearian probate and Kin travel to Salmon City for Sons of Veterans meeting. Washington brief: House committee backs Cherokee outlet substitute with $749,000 and Indian land payment at 1.25 per acre to open settlement under homestead laws, precluding preopening entries.
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Sons of Veterans
Geo. Yearian
Salmon City
Williams
Red Rock
Washioton
House Committee On Territories Today
Mansur
Amusement at Yeaman ranch and county affairs recital
Amusement at J B Yeaman's ranch on the evening of the 22nd had calm reports with no injuries. Professor John Rees plans Saturday lectures for the Lemhi Agency. A birthday entertainment at Mr Boxwells on the 17th drew about 20 locals. The Indian school under Mrs Fuller is at capacity with 25 boys and 14 girls enrolled. Chet Mathewson and William Brown and families from Salmon City spent Sunday at Seventeen Mile house. County commissioners had a protracted twelve day session due to late officer qualifications. new officers were appointed and sworn on January 21. Miss Spooney, Twin Bridges, notes Lott's absence on an eastern trip and a skating party at Mr Hickman's Friday.
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J. B. Yeaman
John Rees
Lemhi Agency
Boxwells
Lemhi
Fuller
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