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An Illustrated History of Stevens, Ferry, Okanogan and Chelan Counties,
State of Washington
Western Historical Publishing Company, Publishers
1904

Table of Contents

PART I.

		PAGE
CHAPTER I. - Dawn of Discovery		2-6
	- Juan Rodriguez in the Waters of hte Smiling Pacific - His Mantle Falls Upon the Shoulders of Bartolome Ferrelo - Francis Drake Reaches as High as Latitude Forty-three Degrees - He Abandons the Search for Anian and Returns to England - Spain Becomes Aggressive in Northwest Exploration - Early Voyages of Urdaneta - Juan De Fuca Sails From Spain in Search of the Straight of Anian - Advance Guard of Inland Explorers Led by Sir Alexander Mackenzie - Speculation on the Origin of the Word "Oregon" - Story of M. Le Page du Pratz
CHAPTER II. - Mississippi to the Coast		7-13
	- President Jefferson's Scheme to Traverse Continent to the Pacific Ocean - Selection of Merriwether Lewis and William Clarke for the Enterprise - Their Achievements After Entering the Territory of Oregon - Major Joshua Pitcher's Description of this Tetra Incognita in 1800 - The Williamette River and A section of the Mighty Columbia - Lewis and Clarke Start Up the Missouri - Fourteen Months From their Departure - Party Endures Innumerable Hardships - Topography of the Country - Explorers Interview Various Indian Tribes - Across the Mountains - Compelled to Eat Horses and Dogs - Arrival at "Hungry Creek" - Pow Wow with Tidewater to the Sea - Lewis and Clarke's Party Pass the Winter in Camp at the Mouth of the Columbia and Set Out on their Return
CHAPTER III. - The Oregon Controversy		14-26
	- Struggle of five Nations for Possession of "Oregon" - Question Becomes Important and Far Reaching - One Hundred Years Punctuated With Many Wars - Part Played by the Hudson's Bay Company - Results of Mackenzie's Explorations - Monotony of the Fur Trader's Life - Boundary Commission of 1841 - Ashburton-Webster Treaty - Commission of 1846 - Eyes of England Opened by the Expedition of Lewis and Clarke - First English Settlement Made by Fraser in 1806 - John Jacob Aster Establishes a Trading Post at Astoria - Supremacy of Commercialism Over Sentimental Statesmanship - Twenty-Seven Years of Diplomatic Delay Over International Boundary Affairs - Continuance of Joint Occupancy of Oregon for Ten Years - Americans Strike Oregon Where English Fail - Oregon is Left Out of the Ashburton-Webster Treaty - Dr. Marcus Whitman Arrives in Washington, D. C., With the Facts in the Case - Establishment of the Forty-ninth Parallel as the International Boundary
CHAPTER IV. - TRAGEDY OF WHITMAN'S MISSION.		26-33
	- Visit to St. Louis, Mo., of Four Flathead Indians - They Come For the "White Man's Book" - President Fiske Calls on Missionaries to Go to the Indian Tribes of the Great Northwest - Prompt Response by Whitman, Rev. Parker and the Lees - Sketch of Dr. Whitman by an Acquaintance - Significant Letter Sent by Whitman to Secretary of War Porter - Savage Details of the Whitman Massacre - Horrible Superstition of Indian Tribes - Names of the Victims - Miraculous Escape of Mr. Osborne and Family - Harsh and Cruel Treatment of Refugees by McBean - Christmas in 1847 Passed in the Midst of Hostile Savages
CHAPTER V. - The Cayuse War		34-38
	- Explanation of Mr. McBean's Treatment of Survivors of the Whitman Massacre - Americans Take the Initiative in the Cayuse War - James Doublas Writes to Governor Abernethy - Intense Excitement Among People in the Wallamet Settlement - Spokane and Nez Perce Indians Refuse to Join the Cayuse Tribe - Colonel Gilliam Sets Forth From the Dalles - Death of "Swallow Ball" and Wounding of the "Wizard" - Indians Fall Back to the Snake River - Escape and Final Capture of the Assassins of Dr. Whitman
CHAPTER VI. - Other Indian Outbreaks		38-50
	- Indian Wars Immediately Affecting Washington - Expedition of Major Granville O. Haller - Discovery of Gold Causes a Stampede to Fort Colville - Defiance of Chief Pierre Jerome - Kamiakin Declares War on the Whites - Campaign Against the Yakimas - Indian Tragedies in the Puget Sound District - Assassination of Lieutenant Slaughter - Renewal of Hostilities in the Yakima County - Some Blunders of General Wool - Campaign of Colonel Cornelius - Memorable Siege of the Cascades - Steptoes's Campaign - Failure of the Council With the Cayuses, Deschutes and Tyghes - Governor Stevens Recommends Enlargment of the Puyallup and Nisqually Indian Reservations - Arrest, Trial and Execution of Leschi - Indemnity Claims Following Indian Troubles are Lodged With Congress - Horace Greeley Favors Repudiation of Them - Defeat of Steptoe - Triumph of Industry and Intelligence Over Barbaric Ignorance and Indian Squalor
CHAPTER VII. - Territory and State		50-63
	- Topography of Washington - First Inroads of Civilization - Washington Might Have Been Columbia - Creation of Lewis County - Agitation for Territorial Division - Congress is Memorialized - Isaac Ingalls Stevens Appointed First Territorial Governor - Sketch of His Life and Heroic Death - First Washington Territorial Legislature - A State in all But Name - Struggle for Capital Removal - Political Operations of Victor Smith - A Customs House Imbroglio - Removal from Port Townsend to Port Angeles - Death of Victor Smith - General Wright in Command of the Department of the Pacific - Congressional Delegate Jacobs Introduces Bill for the Admission of Washington into the Union - Adoption of a Constitution Declared Void and Nugatory - Administration of Governor Watson C. Squire - Chinese Riots - Proclamation by President Cleveland - Fiscal Condition of the Territory in 1886 - Administration of Governor Eugene Semple - Washington Territory Admitted as a State - Munificent Land Grant - First State Officials

PART II.

STEVENS COUNTY.

CHAPTER I. - From Beaver Pelts to Ballot Box

65-85

- Encroachments of the Hudson's Bay Company
- Explorations of John McLeod
- Mission of Father De Smet
- Excitement in Stevens County
- First Election Precinct
- Assassination of H. W. Watson
- First Term of Superior Court
- Primitive Litigation
- Indians Respect White Men's Laws
- Consultation at Missoula
- Francis Wolff Brings First Wagon to Colville
- Execution of an Indian for the Murder of George Breemer
- Organization of Election Precincts

CHAPTER II. - Material Progress From 1871 to 1903

85-99

- Cutting Up Stevens County
- Gold Dust a Circulation Medium
- "Colville" the Capital of Stevens County
- Commissioners Lease a Court House Building
- Construction of the Spokane Falls & Northern Railway
- Contest for County Seat
- Disastrous Flood in the Colville Valley
- Damage by Wind Storm
- First Telephone Service
- Citizens of Colville Subscribe for New Court House
- Last of the Old Town of Pinckney City

CHAPTER III. - Descriptive

99-112

- The Stevens County of Today
- Altitudes of Various Towns
- The Beautiful Colville Valley
- Along the Pond d'Oreille
- Excellent Roads and Highways
- Stevens County Game
- A Great Country With a Great Future"
- The Marble Quarries
- Considered as A Fruit Producing Section
- Transportation Facilities
- Stevens County's Markets
- Gardiner's Cave
- Geology
- Coal
- Opening of the "North Half" of the Colville Reservation

CHAPTER IV. - Mines and Quarries

113-127

- The Old Dominion
- The Margle Area
- History of the Industry
- First Marble Tombstone
- Excellent Clay for Manufacturing Pottery, Terra Cotta, Sewer Pipe and Brick
- Eureka Marble Quarries
- Columbia River Marble Company
- "Tombstones for Unborn Millions"
- Jefferson Marble Company
- The Keystone
- The Metalline District
- Original Silver Lead Discovery
- Young America Group
- Mineral Belt on Rickey Mountain
- Placer Mining.

CHAPTER V. - Cities and Towns

127-150

- Colville, the County Seat
- Platted by Major Hooker and John Still
- Troops Depart from the Fort
- Town Incorporated but Action is Declared Void
- Reincorporation
- Initial Session of New Council
- Losses by Fire
- Erection of a Smelter
- Building Improvements in 1897
- Water Works
- Educational Matters
- Colville Fire Department
- Fraternal Societies
- Northwestern Light & Power Company
- Northport
- First Passenger Train
- Postoffice Inspector Receives a Gentle Hint
- Disastrous Conflagration

CHAPTER VI. - Cities and Towns - Continued

150-165

- Marcus
- Establishment of "Fort" Colville
- Visit to the Old Landmark
- The Historic Block House
- Original Store at Marcus
- Meyers Falls
- The Goodwin Mission
- D. C. Corbin Extends His Railroad
- Kettle Falls
- Incorporation
- Falls of the Columbia
- The Old Jesuit Chapel
- First Stevens County Fair
- Chewelah
- Springdale
- Bossburg
- Newport
- Other Towns

CHAPTER VII. - Political

165-172

- Records of Earlier Days Incomplete
- H. W. Watson Chosen First Territorial Representative
- Not Permitted to be Seated
- He is Followed by J. R. Bates
- Admission of the State
- Populists Carry the County in 1894
- Three Tickets in the Field in 1896
- "Fusionists"
- Election of County Officials Contested

CHAPTER VIII. - Educational

172-181

- Private School of Angus McDonald
- First Public School
- Superintendent George Taylor
- Father Militry
- Modesty of Superintendent John U. Hofstetter
- Incomplete Educational Reports
- Rochester Academy at Kettle Falls
- Northwestern Washington Academy
- Eells Academy
- Present Number of School Districts in Stevens County

BIOGRAPHICAL

184

PORTRAITS

Bidgood, Amiron E.	304
Brown, Thomas	240
Cable, William S.	304
Cagle, William S., Mrs.	304
Chamberlin, Charles H.	224
Conrady, Charles F.	224
Crandall, Uriah	328
Day, William	224
Dupuis, NOrbert	264
Felt, Jay H.	328
Fountain, Robert	328
Fry, Nathan B.	264
Hartill, Enoch	304
Hughson, Andrew	288
Keller, Henry	183
Knapp, George H.	304
Lapray, Joseph	240
Lapray, Joseph, Mrs.	240
MacDonald, Donald	200
Maher, John T.	328
McCoy, Robert L.	224
Meyers, Louther W.	288

Olson, John	304
Olson, John, Mrs.	304
Peltier, Moses C.	264
Reynolds, E. John	264
Roberts, Joseph	200
Roberts, Joseph, Mrs.	200
Ross, Clarence E.	183
Scott, Richard P.	183
Sherwood, Samuel F.	288
Smith, George W.	224
Snodgrass, Eugene O.	304
Spaulding, Alonzo	224
Stensgar, Isaac	200
Stolp, Mead C.	224
Sullivan, Edward S.	360
Thomason, Mary L.	240
Tweedie, Henry	328
Weatherwax, Henry	183
Weston, Charles R.	224
Weston, Eli S.	224
Zent, Daniel J.	288

PART III.

FERRY COUNTY.

CHAPTER I. - Early History and Organization

403-412

- First White Man in Republic Camp
- Original Mining Location
- Opening of the North Half of the Colville Reservation
- Operations of Thomas Ryan and Philip Creaser
- Formation of the Republic Gold Mining & Milling Company
- Flood of 1898
- Sensational Experience of A. W. Strong and Others
- Opening of the South Half of the Colville Indian Reservation to Mineral Entry
- Formation of a New County
- Erection of a Court House
- Horse and Cattle Thieves
- The Rainy Winter of 1899
- Freight Rates $80 a Ton
- North Half of the Colville Reservation Open to Homestead Entry
- Railroad Exploitation

CHAPTER II. - Republic Camp and Other Towns

412-429

- Prospectors Flock In
- Establishment of First Business House in Republic
- Various Additions to the Town
- Material Progress
- Connected by Telephone With the Outside World
- Completion of Court Room and Jail
- Organization of a Presbyterian Congregation
- Change of Name From Eureka to Republic
- Formation of a Fire Department
- Disastrous Fires
- Incorporation
- Keller on the South Half
- Judge Hanford Makes Important Ruling
- Orient
- Curlew
- Danville
- Other Towns

CHAPTER III. - Mines and Mining

429-439

- Geological Characteristics of Ferry County
- Suspension of an Experimental Mill
- Reorganization of the Republic Gold Mining and Milling Company
- The Chico Mine
- Butte & Boston
- Princess Maud
- The Quilp
- Lone Pine
- Surprise
- San Poil
- BenHur and Trade Dollar
- The Mountain Lion
- Tom Thumb
- Mornign Glory
- El Calif
- General Development of the Eureka Mining District
- Belcher and Hawkeye Mines
- "Tenas George"
-- The Hendryx Cyaniding Process

CHAPTER IV. - Educational

440-442

- Establishment of a School in Republic Camp in 1898
- No Funds in the Treasury
- Mrs. W. R. Collins the First Teacher
- Educational Affairs Awaken Warm Discussion
- Erection of First School House in Ferry County -
- Superintendency of George A. Graham
- School building at Keller
- Total Enrollment of Scholars in 1900
- Bonded Indebtedness

CHAPTER V. - Descriptive

443-444

- Contour, Boundaries and Area of Ferry County
- Farming and Grazing Lanes
- Geological Structure
- Excellent System of Wagon Roads
- The Famous Bunch Grass
- Game Awaiting the Ardent Sportsman
- Principal Streams
- The Kettle River

CHAPTER VI. - Political

445-447

- Right to Vote Tested in Courts
- Storm of Indignation Against Alleged Disfranchisement
- First Election
- Original Commissioners of Ferry County
- Democratic Landslide
- Republicans Make Gains in 1902

PORTRAITS

Creasor, Philip	449
Fuller, Thomas D.	449
Hurley, George J.	449

Mires, John S.	449
Stewart, Alphaeus E.	449

PART IV.

OKANOGAN COUNTY.

CHAPTER I. - First Exploration and Early History

485-498

CHAPTER II. - Passing Events, 1801 - 1903

499-512

CHAPTER III. - Mines and Mining

513-527

CHAPER IV. - Descriptive

527-537

CHAPTER V. - Cities and Towns

537-551

CHAPTER VI. - Cities and Towns - Continued

551-563

CHAPTER VII. - Political

564-571

CHAPTER VIII. - Educational

571-573

PORTRAITS

PART V.

CHELAN COUNTY.

CHAPTER I. - Early History and Passing Events

669-685

CHAPTER II. - Descriptive

685-702

CHAPTER III. - Mines and Mining

702-711

CHAPTER IV. - Cities and Towns

711-736

CHAPTER V. - Educational

736-738

- Organization of First School District
- John D. Atkinson First Superintendent
- Report of Superintendent Foster
- Growth of Schools
- High Schools

CHAPTER VI. - Political

738-740

- First County Commissioners
- Republicans Hold County Convention at Leavenworth in 1900
- Democrats Meet at Wenatchee
- Fusion an Accomplished Fact
- Democrats Carry the County at Presidential Election
- Republicans Successful in 1902

PORTRAITS

PART VI.

ADDENDA.

CHAPTER I. - Press of Stevens, Ferry, Okanogan and Chelan Counties.		840-852

CHAPTER II. - REMINISCENT		852-867
	- Incident in Wright's Campaign - Something of a Bear Story - Of Historical Interest - A Hurried Departure - A Minister's Trip to Coleville - Colvill an Island - Meyers Falls - A Man of Claims - The Opium Traffic - Building the Spokane Falls & Northern Railroad - An Orderly Camp - Old Fort Colville - She Witnessed the Whitman Massacre - Father de Rouge Among the Indians - Racing Between Indians - "Conconully Kate" - The Embrace of Death - Legend of the Columbia - Battle at Mouth of Okanogan - Legend of Pauline