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The Bowbells country loses a named pioneer family as the Lesh clan departs for Idaho. The article recalls early settlers arriving from Indiana in 1897–1899, with residents living in a railroad company section house, the first shacks, and the start of Bowbells settlement including the Tribune debut in 1899 and railroad support like water cars for settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesh
Idaho
Bowbells Country
John Lesh
Indiana
Aaron Herr
Dave
Frank Landis
Charlie Sheneman
Nathan Wean
Geo. Gann
Jim Buzzelli
Elder Weaver
John Culp
E. C. Mahoney
Clint Personett
Noah Wagner
Geo. Clark
Bill Beck
Charlie Woods
Joe Lane
Bill Shockley
H. C. Blenkner
J. F. Kaser
John Calp
J. A. Weaver
A. W. Movius
Elmer Ward
John Koch
Tribune
the Tribune
Railroad Company
Foxholm
B.C. Mahoney