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Spokane Times

Location

Spokane, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1881

Page

3

Accidents and Developments Reported at Spokan Falls

The Weekly includes news of Rev H T Cowley's broken leg after a pony toss at Deep Creek his doctors state he is improving. a man named Henry Tige identified as the drowned miner after a mill pond accident. a missing tie contractor B T Simmons last seen at Small's camp on Hangman Creek with extensive searches failing to locate him. Reports on bridge bids for the Spokan River project and local business moves including Hagan opening a furniture stock, Miller & Sons securing the bridge contract, and real estate activity by Capt Hunter Maj Keefer and others. Also notes on new druggist Turner, Dr Weed health return, and brick building contract by J M Squires.

H. T. Cowley Fog Jv Deep Creek Henry Tige Quincey Ill B. T. Simmons Small Hangman Creek Simmons Furstrur Louis Hagan Walla Walla Riverside Avenue Neward Street Hagan

Emigration Routes to the West Told in Letter

Readers learn three main paths for Eastern travelers seeking land in the new country. The fastest route: Omaha to Ogden by wagon road in two to three weeks, then on to the upcountry. Other options include rail to Kelton then by stage to Walla Walla, or sail to Portland and Almota via San Francisco and the coast. Prices vary. the San Francisco Portland route is cheapest when not hauling a team. The letter also notes ocean routes, overland travel, and scenic river travel on the Columbia with emphasis on suitable mounts and stages.

Tor Times Omaha Ogden Kelton Walla Walla Colfax Spokan Falls San Francisco Portland Oregon Almota Overland Railroad Company California Dalles Alimota Penawawa Puget Columbia River

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