Nez Perces War Debate on Reservation Boundaries
The Lewiston paper argues the Nez Perce population total did not exceed 2800, many off the reservation prior to the war, condemns government policies, and urges a slimmed reserve while offering settlement for whites. It claims two thirds aided Joseph, cites Kamia battle, and proposes redividing land to favor loyal remnants.
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Nez Perce
Nez Perces
Joseph
Jacob
Kamia
Agency
Singer
Ruben
Howard
Clearwater
Lapwai
Montana
Pacific
Occasi Nally
Betr
Leach
Looking Glass Leads Indians to Respectful Conduct
The Looking Glass segment restrained lawless behavior among the Indians guiding them to keep faith with whites. They refused to sell or trade except for needed items, except whisky. A whisky incident prompted swift action by Looking Glass to return drunks home, while settlers debated punishing those who endangered public welfare.
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Stevensville
Pierce City Visit Reflects Changes Since 1863 Mining Boom
The author tours Pierce City and Oro Fino ruins, noting Oro Fino’s demolition, Pierce City as county seat with a bustling town, and a thriving mining camp despite Indian raids. A new ditch by Mr Gullings aims to bring water to southern points of Pierce City, with expectations of renewed mining profits and settlement growth in the Clearwater River belt.
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Pierce City
Oro Fino
Shoshone County
C. Swendson
Captain Pierce
Gullings
Jeneth
Oro Vine Creek
Hich
Thal
Bald Mountain
Dunwell Ferry
Pousades
Mauli
Thomas
Clearwater River
Summons in Idaho District Court for Crites Divorce
Henderson Crites sues Ellen Crites in Nez Perce County Idaho for dissolution of marriage and general relief. Ellen Crites must answer within 10 to 30 days depending on service, or default judgment will be entered. filed August 4, 1877 by Clerk St. Squier and Deputy Clerk Warner.
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Ellen Crites
Henderson Crite
St. Squier
J. Warner
Notice in Nez Perce District Court case Leewenberg vs Phinney
The district court of Idaho Territory Nez Perce County issues a summons to Saml Phinney W A Curry and W A Caldwell to answer a complaint filed by Leewenberg Bros. The action seeks recovery on a promissory note for 400 dollars with 1.5 percent monthly interest from August 23 1874 plus costs. If not answered within the stated terms judgment by default may be entered. Dated June 6 1877 and signed by Clerk H Squier.
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District Court of the First Judicial District
Idaho Territory
Nex Perce
Leewenberg Bros
Saml. Phinney Et al
Samu'l Phinney
W. A.curry
W.A. Caldwell
First Judicial District
Nez Veree
District Court
Nez Perce
Squier
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Lewiston, North Ipaho
Surday
Pierce Ciy
1St
Julicia District
Territory of Idaho
County of
Henderson Crites
Baird Bros
Titer Florence, Warrens and
Likt
Wells, Fargos CO
Express
U. S
Lewiston
Mount Idaho
Elk City
Florence
Warrens
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