Battle of Natural Fort retold by Fort Courier ranger tale
A 1831 drought drives Blackfeet 160 warriors from their range to Natural Fork near Carr. Crow and white trappers led by Robert Mildrum attack the fort, killing many while Beckwourth and Crow leaders figure in the saga. The tale blends local lore with Beckwourth’s life and frontier bravado.
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Carr
King
Frank McClalland
Fort Calling
McClelland
James P. Beckwourth
Altho Beckwourth
Altho
Beckwourth
Wold County
Lone Troa Creek
Arkansas
Natural
Indiana
Larimer County
Natural Fork
Robert Mildrum
Mildrum
Meldrum
Beekwoourth and the Battle at Natural Fort
The narrative recounts how a Crow party and a second, white-led faction attacked at Natural Fort. Beekwoourth notes he fought with a scalping knife and battle axe as Blackfeet and Crow warriors fell in a bloody clash. The tale blends legend and memory, leaving the full scope of battles at Natural Fort uncertain.
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Norman HW
Denny" Meldrum
Larimer
Heckwourth
Natural Fort
Beekwoard
Beekwoourth
Founders Day observed by Galeton PTA program
Founders Day observed by Galeton PTA with a program featuring violin numbers, skits, and a birthday cake ceremony. Darrell Barnard presided, and officers for next year were nominated. Ethel Siegrist hosted an eighth grade party with classmates and friends. Local school concerts and nursery rhyme program announced for February 24.
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Galeton
Tech
T. A
Darrell Barnard
R. G. McEwen
Kuner
W. J. Boyd
C. 0. Ho
Burg
Bolo
E.G. Philips
Cora Fleming
George
Martha
Ware
Georges Washington
J. H. Mefford
Myre
C. V
Ethel Siegrist
Slesrist
Margaret
Catherine McKay
Allien Wood
Myra Hoburg
Myrtle Lynn
Ethel
Edith Peterson
Jessie Philips
Irene Matthews
Lily Johnson
Doria
Muriel Gustafson
Anna
Bertha Meyer
Elmer Carlson
Robert Heinze
Tack
Hill McKay
Carl Johnson
Mia
Sam Peterson
L. J. Siegrist
Galeton School
Boy Blue's
Boy Orchestra
Margaret, Qughtred
Mias Uucle Tetsell
Pleasant Prairie Valentine Gatherings Noted
Pleasant Prairie hosts M. G. club Valentine event with a pleasant time for all. Milas Ida Hill led a Valentine party at Pleasant Prairie School on Friday Feb 12. Mrs Wickstrom assists her family during their move to a farm near Kereey.
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Pleasant Prairie
Wickstrom
M. G
Milas Ida Hill
Pleasant Prairie School
Kereey
Ault Torch Staff Changes Reported February
In the Ault Ault issue dated February 18, the Torch staff list shows few changes. Editor-in-chief is Virginia Tormey, associate editors Verla Archer and Edna Wasner, with business duties handled by another staff member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Torch
Virginia Tormey
Verla Archer
Edna Wasner
Profusion of Palugem Gelds Found in California Soil
Fragmentary report notes Palugem Gelds near Sn county California surface finds. Text unclear but suggests large numbers of the item unearthed or discovered close to the earth. Further details missing due to damaged OCR.
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Sncounty
Calif
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