Indian Murder at Lewiston in 1877 Described by Survivor
The letter recounts the June 11 1877 massacre near Lewiston Anz in which Harry Mason and companions were attacked by Indian assailants as they fled toward Slate Creek. It details the siege at Osborns cabin the deaths of Mr Osborne and two others and the escape of women and children through creek and bushes as attackers looted the home.
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Lewiston
Anz
A. Letano
Lince
Harry Mason
Osborne
Wm. George
French Frank
Shoemaker
Brother Harry
Mr. Osborne
Harry
Mr. George
Whitebird
Brother
Slate Creek
Mr. Bakers
Whitebird Creek
Mr. Baker
Osborn
Mr Osborne
Billy
John Days
General Terry halts Sioux commission amid Sitting Bull rumors
Washington reports Gen Terry delaying plans to form a commission to handle Sitting Bull's return as he consults the secretary of war. A Washington dispatch questions reports of Sitting Bull and his band crossing into U S territory and notes Canadian authorities are asked whether he returned to American soil. The 3rd Infantry is ordered from Pennsylvania to reinforce Gen Gifford in Vermont.
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Washigton
Terry
United States
New York
Washington Dispatch
Sitting Bull
U. S
Sitting Bul
Siting Ball
Schurz
Sitting Ball
Canada
Washixaton
3D Regiment of Infantry
Pennsylvania
Yentana
Gul. Gifford
Oregon Steam Navigation Company Expands Fleet and Docks
The Oregon Steam Navigation Company reports large upcoming investments this year in boats, barges, wharf boats, and inclines. A six to eight hundred ton boat is to be built in their city shipyard, plus a large wharf boat for the Cascades and a light draft vessel for Snake River navigation at Celilo, due in thirty days. A massive new Wharf boat for Wallula is planned, with total expenditures seen as immense, aiming to boost money flow and activity. Also note Brigham Young’s death at 4 p.m. from inflammation of the bagels, expected to weaken the Mormon Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Steam Navigation Company
Cascades
Celilo
Snake River
Wallula
Dissolution of Marriage Sought in Nez Perce District Court
In the District Court Nez Henderson Crites files for dissolution of marriage seeking general relief. Defendant Ellen Crites must answer within ten to thirty days depending on service. default judgment may be entered if unanswered. Clerk HW Squier attests filing August 4, 1877 with deputy J Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Crites
Henderson Critpy
Rerry
HW. Squier
B. J. Warner
Summons in Idaho Territory Nez Perce District Court
Plaintiffs summon Samuel Phinney W W A Curry and W A Caldwell in a district court action. Defendants must answer within ten to thirty days after service, or default will be entered. Suit seeks four hundred dollars plus interest on a promissory note of 400 dollars dated August 23 1875 with costs. The clerk H Squier issues the order under the seal of the district court in Nez Perce County on June 6 1877.
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Tdano Territory
Samuel Phinney
A.curry
W.A. Caldwell
Von
First Judicial District
Idaho Territory
Nez Perce
Uimmons
Thaite
Thessand
Of horses coaches and Saccommodating whips
A compact note reflects on horse drawn transport and coach teams as well as the persistent delays and the remark about accommodating whips. The caption suggests a playful yet critical take on punctuality and travel efficacy of the era.
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North Idaho
The
OWS. N. Co
Salt Lake
Brigham Young
Indicia
Territory of Idaho
County of Nez Henderson
Crites
Fendant
Trict
Petree
Len
Sfal
District Court of the First Tudicial District
Idaho
County of
Loewenberg Dros. Paintiffs
Sam, Phinne
District Court of
Baird Bros
Florence, Warrens and
WELLS
FAR
I. T
Mount Idaho
Elk City
Florence
Warrens
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