Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (2025)

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Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1)[...]ed Minnie H. was born about 1889 Decorah, Iowa. She
in a Salem, Ore., mall.; 3] Julia; 4] Lisa.[...]s born July 2, 1932 that she had arrived in Sanders county in 1922 but the
Chasely, North Dakota the daughter of George S. last four years had been spent in Trout Creek.
Austin and Ruth Ann Anderson.[...]According to Joakim’s obituary they moved in 1938
Andrew served in the Army, entering Jan. 5, 1951 to Trout Cr[...]gave when he registered to vote in Sanders County -
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jun “In the voters registration form Joakim noted that he[...]as naturalized through his father’s proceedings in
Tuesday morning, May 29 to return to his camp in 1910 and that he had lived in Sanders county since
Texas where he has been stat[...]1922, with the years between 1946 and 1950 plus in
into the army. He was home on an emergency furlough Trout Creek and the other years in Thompson Falls.
when his baby son was born. His w[...]him soon. was retired and living in Thompson.”
He later joined the American Legion in Thompson After moving to Thompson Falls, Minnie and
Falls, in 1963. Joakim moved inin Chaseley, N. D. That she had lived here in 1975 in Sidney, Montana. His funeral services were
Sanders County for 22 years, the last three in held May 21, 1974 at the First Lutheran Church in
Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]Holmes officiating.
Andy and Delilah also lived in Noxon, Mt. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery. (Obituary in
Delilah married the #2 Ginter.[...]Arthur Hale Abbott was born December 8, 1881 in
United States, entering through Ellis Island, New York Washington (District) to William Emery Abbott and
City, New York April 17, 1907 sailing on the steam[...]14 Arthur’s family were enumerated in the 1880 federal
years of age. On their passenger list they stated that census in Washington DC, Washington D.C., page
their mother[...]parents; son
eyes, and they had previously lived in Kapvink, Russell 1 year of age born in Washington D.C.
Norway. Joakim was 5'8" and Andre[...]ewis Publishing Co., Chicago and
After arriving in the United States, he found work NY 1930 ).
o[...]e Arthur completed his eighth grade schooling in
bought and settled on his own farm in Dunn Center, N. Washington and for four or fiv[...]m met and then married Minnie H. Sorensen in a night high school. His educational equipment was
June 22, 1912 Miles City, Montana, returning to his also suppl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (2)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

dairyman and farmer in New England, and for six and Forest from th[...]tin Forest has since
a half years he was employed in the printing business. been enlarged by the addition of a considerable area
Mr. Abbott came west in 1905 and for several years formerly included in the old Madison Forest and is the
worked with surveying parties, as a ranch hand and in same class Forest as the Cabinet. Mr. Abbott[...]rom 1927 to 1931. The
for a career as a forester. In May, 1908, he was made transfer is effective[...]on S.
an assistant ranger, was promoted to ranger in 1910, in Crocker who has been Assistant Fire Chief in the
1911 became assistant supervisor, and from 19[...]of 1910 and 1911 he took the short experience in the Forest Service having prior to his
course in forestry at the University of Montana in Missoula assignment been Assistant Supervi[...]Jan 17,
Art married Edna A. Davis June 3, 1911 in Billings, 1942.
Mont., the daughter of E. A.[...]n. 14, 1937 Thurs. - always tip his hat when in passing them.
Supervisors Return From Kalispell -[...]H. Arthur died Sept. 1943. His obituary is in the
Abbot of the Cabinet National Forest and his[...]ncerning Edna’s death - Sanders County
visitors in our office yesterday on their way home Led[...]n - with headquarters at Thompson Falls in the late 30s
Forest Supervisor born ca 1881 Washi[...]d been a resident of Sonoma County
Thompson Falls in 1931. for 19 ye[...]Lee Davis
Edna was 57 years old when she voted in 1938. She and Grace Davis, both of Santa Rosa.
was born in Geneva, Minn born about 1881 and came ([...]ana - the Land and the People -
to Thompson Falls in 1931 with her husband. by Robert Ge[...]- Mr. Abbott is a New Englander
That she had been in the state of Montana for 28 years by ancestry, member of a branch of the prominent
and the last seven in Thompson Falls. New England A[...]at Thompson Falls Washington, D. C., and was in the grocery business
that the transfer of Forest[...]H. Abbott there from 1876 until he retired in 1916. He married,
from Thompson Falls to Bozeman[...]n Falls from the Gallatin to Washington in 1865.)
National Forest at Bozeman March 1,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (3)[...]1910 from Missoula, with that purpose in view. Thompson
Carbon Co., Mt., to Ralph Thompson[...]y
Ladru Jan 27, 1914 - Oct. 25, 1928 buried Miles City, J. C. Abbott
Mt.;[...]she died Oct. 25, 1928 Forsyth, Mt., with burial in Farm East of Town - St. Paul Company Purchases 400
Miles City, Mt. Acre Tract East of Town. - H. A. Abernethy to
In her voters registration form of Feb. 4, 1938,[...]become the owner of 400 acres of land in the Woodlin
During her time here, her uncle Art[...]move here some time this spring and
Eunice died in 1994 Great Falls, Mt. assume a[...]Thompson Abernethy, who is interested in the Woodlin Farms
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 29, 1935[...], has opened up an office for the practice of law in
Miss Georgia Abbott left Tuesday morning for Alpine, the rooms formerly occupied by Aaron Slagle in the
Montana.[...]Thurs. May 23, 1918 - page eight - News of
living in Billings where she is preparing to enter the L[...]Camp Dodge, Iowa, before he is transferred to France.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (4)[...]Mr. Adams and his bride will be at home in Los[...]Weyer Lanser Timber Company since he graduated in
in the High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 192[...]Miss Leppelt and Mr. Adams, arrived in town this week and is looking over this
teachers[...]Adams has had three years’ practice in Montana and
May 29, 1923 Where the Faculty will s[...]cases in his line and, for the present can be found at[...]illiner and proposes to establish a business here in
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson[...]County Ledger May 20, 1942 School New -
job there in the office of a lumber company until the Sen[...]2Georgia Ellen (Pistole)
The wedding took place inin the hotel In the 1880 federal census, Franklin was enumerated[...]mony. with his parents in Jeddo, Knox Co., Mo; page 527 B
Barkes, son of[...]ams, a at the age of 9 years old, born in Missouri.
graduate of the Forestry School of the[...]son of W. C.
school. He was a Sigma Nu, Druid and in sports was Adams of this city, arrived last Friday from Kansas
captain of the track squad his senior year. He held the City, Missouri and intends making his home here.
state[...]. 18, 1908 - Franklin Adams has opened a
Missouri City schools, was a graduate of Loretta cabinet making shop in the rear of his barber shop
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (5)[...]The couple immediately started housekeeping in the
for a week having one of his eyes treated. His eye was W. C. Adams house in the east part of town and have
injured while out in the timber hunting, a pine bough the best wi[...]page 3 - Frank Adams has Oct. 31, 1918 in a Butte cemetery, Butte, Mt.
moved his shoe and c[...]ur Homes - Mrs. Frank Adams
Shoemaker as listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Summoned - The[...]Adams, which occurred at the home of her parents in
maker.[...]e
Information from their marriage license # 436 in the shortly before she passed away.
Sanders C[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 46 resided in Thompson Falls for about a year following
years o[...]sister, brother and more distant relatives in Butte.
she had not been previously married - marr[...]bereaved husband and the little one is in their sad loss.
performed by Rev. F. E. Dodds in the presence of The Sanders County In[...]sister of the groom, portion of his life in Thompson Falls, came down from
where a delicious[...]t cabinet maker and is relatives who reside in Butte, hence his reason for
following that trade in connection with a shoe repair removing there[...]been offered
shop here. There is hardly a person in the valley who employment there at a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (6)[...]d to lose Georgia’s death certificate #1139 in Sanders County
him as a good citizen of our town.[...]Ennis, Mt. (It noted that her parents were born in
(Pistole) Marksbury May 11, 1920 Thompson Falls,[...]alls died at the McKeel hospital on
age born Knox City, Mo. to W. C. Adams and Zeralda Thursday, Dec., 21st. She had been in failing health
J. LaMaster - married to Georgia E[...]iously married - married May 11, 1920 in Kansas City where services were held Tuesday.
Thompson Falls,[...]er of Mrs. Adams has two daughters living in Kansas City.
the Methodist Epsc. Church. Witnesses: W. C. Ada[...]4, 1863 Mont. Mrs. Marksbury will stay in Thompson Falls
Savannah, MO., to George Washingto[...]Mr. Adams has been employed in Spokane for some
In the 1880 census Olathe, Johnson, Kansas,[...]father, George, is listed as 43 years of age
born in Tenn., father & mother born in Va; Cynthia A. Franklyn Adams
was 45 years of age born in Tenn; father born in S.C., Franklyn Adams was born Oct. 25, 1918 Butte, Mt.
and mother in N. C.; daughters: 1] Sarah L. 21 years to M[...]died at the time of his birth which occurred in the
16 years, Mo.; 4] Nellie J. 7 years born Mo.[...], 1918. It noted
Georgia came to Thompson Falls in 1920, as she Hobson M. Gerard was his g[...]orge Adams
their own home; that Franklin was born in Georgia George Adams was born Dec. 11, 1924 Evaro
and his parents born in Tenn; that Georgia was born in Valley, Missoula Co., Mont. to Louie Pierre Adams
Missouri and her parents in Kentucky. That Franklin (Laughing Adams) and Mary Louise Pellew. His
was a shoemaker working in a Repair shop. siblings were: 1][...]ttacked those passing by burial July 17, 1980 in the Jocko Cemetery, St.
their home.)[...]c for George Adams, 55, Arlee, died Tuesday in Mission
mutes at Kalispell, was in an auto wreck and as a Valley Hospital in St. Ignatius after a long illness.
result is confined to a hospital in Missoula. Her He was born Dec. 10, 1924 in Arlee and attended
husband, Frank Adams, was with[...]school at Evaro, Thompson Falls and Hot Springs. In
Georgia died Dec. 21, 1939 Thompson Falls, Mt.,[...]ratrooper serving
and her body was sent to Kansas City, Mo., for burial as a Tec5 during WWII & Korea, and remained in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (7)[...]tte and
Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated in the left a bouncing baby boy.
Jocko Cath[...]ry rites were conducted by the McCarthy Post in Butte.
No. 106 and the Arlee Post No. 112 of the[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.
Legion. Fearson Funeral Home in St. Ignatius was in Friday July 27, 1906 - James L. Adams and w[...]ved here on Tuesday evening to make
Burial was in the Jocko Cemetery. Thompson[...]ompson Falls, Mt.
Helen married Larry Sweetman. In the 1930's Larry Friday Aug. 31, 1906 - Jam[...]dam’s garage and Helen family.
taught in the local school.[...]b Coleman. He passed
The family came to Montana in 1880 to Butte, away before I lived at[...]dge, Mt. where Adams, Jim’s wife, died in 1947 and Jim died about
Walter obtained a job as[...]p. I visited with him nearly three hours.
brother-in-law. Wh[...]- Thompson Falls - A trickle of water in a hand hewn
afternoon. water trough, high on a mountain in Western Montana,
Jim and Lena were married abou[...]Sweetman); the same as it helped save a life in 1906.
2] Barkes P. born April 1905 Butte, Mt.[...]to save his wife’s life while on a hunting trip in the
(born Sunderland, England). (both parents buried in area.
Wildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]The story of the “Big Spring” began in early October
Lena’s parents brought their family to Montana in 1906 when three people - Jim Adams,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (8)[...]bottom of the end of the root and made a notch in the
northward up the long ridge in back of Mt. Silcox into end. This way, the d[...]o the pass around the bottom so it would stay in place.
at the head of Graves Creek. They then wou[...]life-giving water.
they could carry enough water in their canteens to take They started a fire[...]ther believed they they’d shot earlier in the day, feeding the broth to the
would be able t[...]ed three days at the little spring waiting for
In addition to their canteens, each carried a small[...]n down and when he had finished it, Adams
mistake in their planning of the trip - failure to take[...]foundation and somewhere along the line in the span
potholes on the mountain were dried up.[...]ply gone and high peak.
her lips, mouth and throat dry, Mrs. Adams became In 1906, Jim Adams was the ranger at Big Bend on
sic[...]r. He was transferred to the Trout
It was late in the evening and the party was behind Creek Ranger Station in 1910. He later recalled that
Mt. Silcox on the we[...]became so sick that her husband had to in mid-August of 1916.
carry her while Webb carried[...]Falls, Mt.
to use their bedrolls and some freshly cut boughs to Friday Dec. 28, 1906 - James Adams new store at
make a bed for Mrs. Adams while they went in search White Pine is proving quite a conv[...]amp with his son Jim Adams and family.
spot in the trail and, lighting several matches, he spied[...]urved part of a Jim Adams who is now employed in Thompson visited
root of a large bush grow[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (9)[...]manages a garage and that he has not fought in any
Missoula, Butte, and Pony.[...]im obtained the franchise for selling Chevrolet
In the Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory he is[...]Adams who Adams was re-elected alderman in ward 1.
has been working for the power company for the past The City Minutes for Thompson Falls note that A.
two month[...]first of the week and her remained (cremated in Spokane) were buried
in the interests of the company which is promoting the April 13, 1947 in the Wild Rose cemetery in
Vignols rail chair, now being tried out on the[...]out week, the 7th and 8th of May to quarters in the front
Creek - Mr. and Mrs. James Adams will m[...]the Big Pine Tourist Court office.
Thompson Falls in a short time. Mr. Adams having James[...]ranger station there. We are with cremation in Spokane and remains buried Aug.
sorry to lose as good neighbors and all around 17, 1957 in Thompson Falls Wild Rose cemetery in
entertainers as the Adams, but wish them well in their Thompson Falls, Mt. (Death certificate[...]- page eight - News of prominent businessman in Sanders county for almost
Local Interest - Mr. an[...]eral services were held yesterday
are now settled in their old home. Mr. Adams has morning at 11 a.m. in the Community Congregational
taken up his new pos[...]church with the Shrider Funeral Home of Plains in
office.[...]The family has requested that tributes be in the form
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Tho[...]- front page - Salvation Children’s hospital in Helena or to the Shriners
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (10)[...]n Falls, Montana

Crippled Children’s hospital in Spokane. The Weekly Missouli[...]Mt., Territory
Mr. Adams was born Dec. 17, 1879 in Knox County, Friday June 13, 1884 - Real[...]actor, helped build the territorial penitentiary. In
1882 they returned to Missouri and then moved back W. G. Adams
to Butte in 1886.[...]W. P. Adams
married Lena Webster Brown in 1902 and was The Sanders Count[...]in Cooper gulch, returned the first of the week from[...]t Service and worked for business mission in Spokane.
that agency for 19 years. He owned a loc[...]zabeth Ann
He retired from active participation in the Parker also of Ky. Walter’s s[...]; 2] Mary Catherine May
Mrs. Adams preceded him in death in 1947. 20, 1834 Marion Co. Mo. - J[...]a daughter, Mrs. Helen A. Williams. In several articles, Elizabeth’s maiden name
Sweet[...]Walter Adams acquired his early education in the
granddaughter. Mrs. Waino Laine and Mrs. Floy[...]then enlisted in the service of the Confederate army.[...]He fought under Captain Bradley in defense of
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt., May 20,[...]rksville, Missouri and he defended the lost cause in
Forest Service News - Joe Adams, who has been other important battles.
employed in various capacities for several seasons[...]ut of the Nine them, 1] one of whom died in infancy; 2] Walter E. ca
Mile Remount in the summer of 1936. 1877[...]8
Adams who built the Exchange Hotel at the depot in Lancaster, Garrard County, Kentuc[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (11)[...]LaMaster and Sarah Reed. The Lamaster up in the Kansas and Kansans.); 6] Susan Catharine
fami[...]or to 1669. Zaccharias Lightfoot. In 1900 living in Silverbow Co.,
Her maternal grandparents were W[...]two other children); 7] Nancy
the early settlers in Kentucky. Between 1850 census ‘Nannie’[...]d with her sister Sarah. She
Kentucky and settled in Fabius Township, Knox Co., married Lewis B[...]time thereafter. neighbor of Edmond Haydon in Lewis Co. Mo.); 8]
Her maternal grandfather had g[...]of the baby, Judith and Ida. Family remained in Butte, Mt.).
On May 5, 1866, Zarelda’s father[...]zie” Missouri, but lived to be 95 years old in the year 1896.
Jan. 9, 1841 Garrard Co. Ky. (Edmond Lunsford In a publication titled, 1887 History of Lewis, Clar[...]and Counties, Missouri, she was said
two children in Knox Co. Mo., leaving for Kansas in to be mentally alert, and as active as ever. Her two
1870, where Lizzie died. She is said to be buried in youngest children, William D. Lear and Benja[...]rokee Co., Ks. Her Daniel Lear settled in Montana. William was a
daughter, Rosie Lee Hayden[...]minister of the Christian Church, and came in 1880 He
Brown on March 24, 1879 Cherokee Co., Ks.[...]hes of
and James eventually came west and settled in that denomination. He eventually settled inin
Whitfield Hayden came to Montana to stay with his which he is reputed to have had his church in is now a
uncle Benjamin D. Lear in Deer Lodge, where he restaurant. A pic[...]moved to Stevensville, near his settled in Deer Lodge. These are uncles of Zarelda’s.
sist[...]y. (William A. Stark on June w ere recorded in a Bible of Harriet LaMaster Ogleby,
13, 1863 Knox[...]ir known children are which is located in the Kentucky Historical Society.
William and Lollie. Perhaps they lived in Pony, Mt.); The above history on Zeralda wa[...]amed him.
child, Zella. The family was written up in the history Walter first moved to Kansas (ab[...]er grandmother. Walter is enumerated in the 1880 federal census in
Moving to Kansas she married Albert N. Earl April[...]were William Adams 30 years; a farmer born in MO., his parents
Earl, Rufus A. Earl, the family resided in Oswego, born in Kentucky; Zarilda J, 32 years, born in
Ks.); 5] William Alexander April 8, 1852 Garrard[...]; children: 1] Ara D. 11
Ky. (He walked to Kansas in 1870 with his sister years Missouri; 2][...]Susan Cordelia Walter E. 3 years born in Kansas; 4] James L. 4
Dunbar Dec. 20, 1874 in Cherokee Co., Ks. His farm months born in Missouri. - on the neighboring farm
was next to his brother’s in Hallowell. His living Luke and Elizabeth A[...]t C. LaMaster. parents.
They were living in Oswego, Ks. He also was written Walt came with his family in 1881 to Butte, Mont.,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (12)[...]day to visit his
way. From Butte, Mt., he located in Deer Lodge, Mt., parent, W. C. Adams.
where[...]- W. C. Adams
Zarelda and Walter were divorced in 1884. went to White Pine Monday whe[...]ther
Zarelda married John P. Lewis and resided in Pony, severe attack of neuralgia this week.[...]home of his son, J. L. Adams. Rather lonesome in
In 1893 Walter joined his daughter, Mrs. Daniel[...]“Pop” about
(Ara D.) Herriott who was located in Thompson Falls. town. We hope he will soon[...]o better but seems to grow gradually approved.
in a worse condition. A surgical operation will[...]7, 1918 - front page col 2 - For
sister, residing in the east was dying of pneumonia. justice of[...]e and
accounts he was improving. Dr. Ingersoll is in impartial judge.
attendance.[...]he Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls,[...]was filed this week by W. C. Adams asking
his son-in-law Daniel Herriott; he was a Justice of the t[...]State Bank, now closed for nearly two years. In the
The 1905 Thompson Falls, Polk directory li[...]made to retain a receiver any longer.
Adams in Butte. Much talk has recently gone the rounds in regard to
The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (13)[...]Zarelda was married to J. P. Lewis of Pony, Mt. in
Appointed to act as police magistrate June 13,[...]rs. A. H. Earl of Oswego, Kansas while she
served in the civil war.[...]is
Hagerman-Benton - “Pop” Adams has been ill in bed very sincerely expressed.
for the past few weeks. Pop is well along in his (Same paper) Mrs. Zarelda Lewis[...]is, mother of Mrs. Dolson, James
him at his rooms in the Woodman hall. Jeff McKeel is and Frank[...]e kept right on fending for himself, him in Missoula.
asking no quarter from anyone. He even[...]Mabel McKeel’s home and was buried
family held, in his honor, a re-union. At that age he April 23, 1934 in the Wildrose cemetery, Thompson
was still steadily employed carrying the mail in a Falls, Mt.
small hand cart to the trai[...]ouse)
January 10, 1925 Oswego, Kansas, burial was in the
Wild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. A OES[...]lda Jane LaMasters Walter is enumerated in the 1880 federal census
Lewis was born near Lancaster, Gerrad Co., Kentucky with his parents in Jeddo, Knox Co., Mo.
May 16, 1848. She came with her parents to Knox He is enumerated in the 1900 federal census with his
Co., Missouri in 1855.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (14)[...]George Waldron residence.
Walter is enumerated in the 1910 federal census in While residing in Thompson Falls, the family lived
Butte, Silver Bo[...]- front page col 6 - Walter E. Nov. 27, 1964 in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson
Adams arrived he[...]3 col 4 - Former Resident Passes in Oregon -
He is enumerated in the 1920 federal census in Graveside services for Clarence (Slim) Ad[...]Mont. who died Saturday in Hillsboro, Ore., will be held
He is enumerated in the 1930 federal census in Friday at 2 p.m. in the Fraternal Cemetery in
Alberton, Missoula Co., Mt.[...]Thompson
Charles H. Adamson was born about 1870 Iowa,. Falls, where he was engaged in construction work as a
His father was born in New Hampshire and his mother laborer and engineer. He was married to the former
in Conn.[...]when the family
Charles Adamson born Warren Co., Iowa to Ellison H. moved to Hillsboro where they[...]census #1-1 School Dist No. 2 Cabinet buried in the Thompson Falls, Cemetery
Nat. Forest April 21[...]rs. Sheila Dambitis of Milwaukee and
is a laborer in a logging camp and has never served in Jodeanne of the home.
a war.[...]Leonard Adamson as mechanic at Heater’s garage.
in 1920. He worked here as a laborer.[...]been spending the past two weeks in the city while
Ava Nadine Cline was born April 6, 1921 B[...]0, 1892 Stavanger,
Adamson, who has been employed in a CCC camp at Norway.
St. Regis, was tra[...]dger, Thompson stating that he resided in Thompson Falls.
Falls, Mt. Nov. 27, 1935 W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (15)[...]] Walter born about
Nick was born Feb. 22, 1909 in Trout Creek, Mont., 1919 Wash., 3] Jack bo[...]as not
On Sept 8, 1939, he married Anelia Wygle in served in a war.
Kalispell. They had 1] Margariate (Casteel[...]ger. Ida M. Aikins
In 1951 Nick was a scaler at Browns sawmill, east of[...]about 1938 and accepted a position as teacher in the
They were divorced in 1974. He packed for the U. S. local school.[...]ng pool at the The children were enumerated in the Thompson
Eagles of which he was a member.[...]ls school records of 1938.
He lived for a while in Plains and then moved to Ida was remov[...]t the age of 89, Sunday June 28, 1998
at his home in Kalispell, Mont.[...]ith the Rev. Paul Taylor Webster City, Iowa in the home of his maternal
officiating.[...]His parents becoming new residents of Thompson in
1913 Thompson Falls, Polk directory has Gust[...]lish a
listed as a blacksmith - Gust is no longer in the 1915 new law practice nearly a year afte[...]iage certificate # 829 Sanders County
father born in Germany and mother in Iowa. His Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Katherine born about both parties resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.; both
1919 Mt.; 2] Daniel bor[...]y,
notes that he is a farmer and has never served in a war. Lincoln Co., Mt., to Harry Spence / Spencer (born in
(Possibility - George L. Aherns died Nov. 18, 1976 Scotland) and Carrie M. McConnell, (born in
Lake Co., Mt.)[...]ds was born to M&M Addis Ainsworth at
father born in Germany and mother in Iowa. His Missoula, Friday October[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (16)[...]April 4-7 page 12B - notes that they are county in these articles: The Sanders County Ledger,
rentin[...]age at the time of his Ainsworth of Webster City, Iowa, a young attorney at
marriage and Alice was 21 ye[...]d Ainsworth, attorney from Webster City, Iowa, who was here a few
administrator of the Helena t[...]was elected from the Missoula County Iowa, and will return shortly with his wife and
District 2 (20) to serve in the Montana Legislature - household goods.
fro[...]elonged to the Episcopal arrived from Webster City, Iowa on Friday morning to
Church.[...]years. As an early day attorney, he assisted in the
Addis died March 27, 2000 Missoula, from hi[...]formation of Sanders County from Missoula County in
obituary (unidentified newspaper) A. L. “Bud[...]s, Mt.
western Montana died at the Bee Hive Homes in Friday July 26, 1907 - A son was born[...]Friday.
Mr. Ainsworth was born on Nov. 20, 1904 in Sanders County Signal Jan. 30, 1908 - Last Friday at
Webster City, Iowa, home of his maternal 6:30 the re[...]ldren also lost all their belongings.
Fort Dodge, Iowa to W. C. Ainsworth (NY) and Julia Prof. Vancil, who occupied a room in the house, and
(Vermont). Alburn was a brother to[...]k soon to be published, giving a history of his
In 1880 federal census his family is enumerated in work, of Montana and other western states, lost all his
Douglas, Webster Co., Iowa page 429A - W. E. manuscripts and his[...]himself compelled
Ainsworth farmer, 43 years born in New York as were to jump from a second story window. Heroic efforts
his parents; Julia 42 years born in Vermont as were were done by many of the boys in saving the home of
her parents; children: Hattie 13 Iowa; Minnie 11 Iowa; Eugene Preston, who lived adjoining Ainsworth. The
Willie 9 Iowa; Addie 4 Iowa and Alburn 1 Iowa. building was owned by W. B. Russell.
He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1901 He was first elected to public office in 1909 and
and was admitted to the bar in that state. served to 1912. His publicity ad for the office was
In 1902 Alburn married Mabel C. Near in Webster ran in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,
City, Ia., they had two sons: 1] Dwight Thompson[...]20; 2] Addis L. (Bud) who later advertisement - In selecting A. S. Ainsworth to
resided in Missoula. (Addis had a daughter 1]. Ann represent them in the legislative halls of the state the
Behan and[...]man that is
Mabel was born Jan 12, 1880 Homer, Iowa, her thoroughly competent. He is known all over the
father, Charles A. Near (Iowa) and her mother, Kate county as a man[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (17)[...]17

which well qualifies him to serve the county in the born Jan. 21, 1879; attorney; wife M[...]The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Iowa and in 1900 the degree of bachelor of laws was[...]worth’s Father Dead -
conferred upon him by the Iowa State University. On receipt of a telegram from Fort Dodge, Iowa,
At Wester City, Iowa, he practiced for five years stating tha[...]in No. 2 Sunday for his old home.
familiar to all in touch with the courts. On We[...]usband stating that his father
legislative timber in every respect: unbiased and passed awa[...]about 7 o’clock, but
unprejudiced. He is a man in whom the voters need owing to delayed[...]nd one or Wednesday and is now installed in the Hougland
two other buildings on the main stre[...]ght damage caused by moving and in policy and be called the Independent Enterprise.
explosion in adjacent building, fully covered by[...]county clerk. The
caused by moving and explosion in adjacent building. Incorporators appear a[...]newspaper reporter, Edith Colby, arrived in Thompson
rooms exclusive of closets, bath and toi[...]t and ornamental trees, Enterprise. In taking up the local cause against
shrubbery, etc.[...]day, where upon he
one of the very choicest homes in the city. commented that she should be down in the red light
The 1913 Thompson Falls, Polk dir[...]de to a local attorney, he
was for many years the city attorney. told her she had[...]rney A. S. Ainsworth, is several years in prison. The attorney was rumored to
visiting at the family home in this city. Miss be Alburn Ainsworth and was s[...]iego his advice to heart, when actually in talking to him, he
fairs and stopped off to visit[...]her decision.
her way to her home at Fort Dodge, Iowa. The Sanders County[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (18)[...]e For Death of A. Monday. Mr. Ainsworth is city attorney for Hot
C. Thomas - A. S. Ainsworth and[...]S. Ainsworth
Story of Altercation Among Attorneys in Own Words. has resigned from the City Library Board and Mrs. A.
The Sanders County Le[...]Falls, Mt. A. Alvord has been appointed in her place. Mrs.
Thurs. Oct. 20, 1916 - Ainsworth[...]n Falls, Mt. deal of credit is due her. In replacing Mrs. Ainsworth
Thurs. Dec. 15, 1916 - front page col 1 - A. S. with Mrs. Alvord, the city council made a good move
Ainsworth Case Dismissed[...]Independent Ledger, Thompson worker for city betterment. The Board now consists
Falls, Mt. Thu[...]son, Mrs. A. W. Rew and Mrs. A.
Word was received in Thompson Falls, Tuesday A. Alvord.[...]Falls - A. S. Ainsworth,
A. S. Ainsworth of this city and we extend him our Thompson Falls attorney, was elected mayor in the
sincere sympathy in his bereavement. municipal[...]Mabel and Alburn’s son, Dwight Adams in a close contest. Russell Ross was also a
Ainswort[...]rn donated the land that the high school athletic
in the Spokane, Wa. field, Ainsworth Field, was built on in the 1930's. In
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson turn the field was named in his honor. The Sanders
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 2,[...]A. S. Ainsworth; He was first elected in 1937 and served continuously
secretary, Mrs. Jas.[...]Darling; A. L. also served one term in the state legislature in 1924-25
Anderson and Harry L. Baker.[...]nders County. He
Mr. Ainsworth was then elected in 1923 to serve in was a candidate for the state senate but lo[...]election by one vote.
During his tenure in office, he was instrumental in Alburn donated some land just across the[...]e present Thompson Falls their home to the city for an athletic field. The
High School, gymnasium[...]Also during dedication of the field was in the Sanders County
his period as chairman, the di[...]local newspapers seeking help. It seemed that in 1921 in the heat of an
made this note - “The Sanders County Ledger June 11, argument over a girl at a dance in West Virginia, Roy
1926 - Last Friday A. A. Ainsw[...]r John was
take charge of all three defunct banks in the county - there also and during the argume[...]first ward Thompson moved west settling in Paradise. Twenty years later
Falls, town, April 7[...]t Virginia came
owns his own home; he is a lawyer in general practice; after John. A quote from the family history states -
that his mother-in-law is living with them. He has not “But an old very good lawyer got John off, his name
served in any wars.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (19)[...]“As a lawyer, his success and standing in his
Mr. Ainsworth served 24 years as a member o[...]admire. He was keen and persuasive, thorough in
Thompson Falls for a number of years without preparation, honorable and ethical in his activities,
remuneration. fearless and firm in his convictions and wise in
Mr. Ainsworth was a 50 year Mason and a charter[...]becoming cloak of modesty.
In 1955, A. S. was honored by the Western Montana[...]lawyer and
Bar Assn. for his 50 years of practice in Thompson advocate. The death of Mr. Ainswo[...]loss. We join with his widow and loved ones in the
interest in youth and helped many youths to attend sor[...]Mabel died March 1974 Missoula, Mont. Buried in
also assisted many persons in anonymous ways, many the Fraternal cemeter[...]Her obituary was in the Sanders County Ledger,
Mr. Ainsworth entere[...]vate funeral rites were
24, 1961 at the age of 82 in the same hospital. At that conducted for Mrs. M[...]request of the deceased, private funeral in a Missoula hospital.
services were held on a Thur[...]der’s Funeral She was born at Homer, Ia., in 1880 and married A.
Home in Plains and the body was taken to Spokane for S. Ainsworth in Iowa in 1902. They moved to
cremation. (Portions of the above was taken from his Thompson Falls, in 1904 where he practiced law. For
obituary in the Sanders County Ledger, Thompson the past few years she had resided in Missoula.
Falls, Mt.) Mrs. Ainsworth was active in civic affairs in
After his death, Mabel donated his law library[...]pson Falls, and was named woman of the year
noted in this article - “Sanders County Ledger Thurs. by the BPW Club in 1965. She was instrumental in
Feb. 1, 1962 front page - MSU Receives Ainsworth founding the first public library in Thompson Falls,
Books - The law office of the lat[...]. Ainsworth; grandson,
The books will be placed in a room at the law school Richard Ainsworth; gr[...]en all of Missoula.
A final tribute to his life in Sanders County, Mt., Rites were conducted at Squire-Simmons-Car Rose
was notes in this article - “Sanders County Ledger Chapel in Missoula. The family has suggested that
Thurs. Th[...]rs of the Sanders County bar or the Missoula City County Library Book Fund.
have adopted a resolution in memory of the late A. S.
Ainsworth, pioneer attor[...]Lewine Ainsworth
presented in district court by State Sen. Eugene H. Le[...]is
substance for the advancement of the community in teaching at Buffalo, Mont., return[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (20)[...]rs. D. R. Albert will make their future home in Henderson.
Rutherford, until the epidemic subside[...]nown here having been for
initials are as printed in newspaper) nearly a year associated in business with John[...]on with the
June 1858 Utah. His parents were born in England. Donlan and Henderson mill at Henderson, Montana,
Edward married Gertrude in 1894/5. but expects in the near future to locate here.
They had one child in 1900 1] Gertrude born Aug. Emma Schmie[...]The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls,[...]He has Mrs. Ed Albert of Thompson, Sunday in Missoula,
been putting in a crop and otherwise improving the Mt.
la[...]aw the start, but it is
disposed of his interests in the Gem Saloon to his thought to have bee[...]d. The
visit here spent considerable time putting in a crop and estimated damage is about $4,000 and[...], 1909.
Friday May 25, 1906 - At the Paxton hotel in The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]. more was associated with John Sanfacon in the Gem
The bride, who is fair and 20, is a nativ[...]ompson Falls, Polk directory lists Ed -
Missoula, in the presence of a few of the most[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (21)[...]- James Alcorn, who had been working in the woods
with old Thompson friends. Mr. Albert f[...]r Perry eater at Trout Creek, dropped dead at the
in Thompson and is well and favorably known here.[...]d a Fine influenza and over-indulgence in liquor while
Hotel - Ed Albert, who formerly lived in Thompson doctoring himself. He had been[...]re, is erecting a large hotel and was brought in that morning by Mr. Heater when
in the town of DeBorgia. The forest fires of 1910[...]a
being left standing, and the town has been slow in stranger in these parts. Efforts were made to locate a
recove[...]today three saloons, a small hotel, taken in charge by Coroner McCaffery and burial was
genera[...]937 to John C. Wayne, Indiana, arrived in Thompson Falls Sunday
Albert.[...]and has accepted a position in the local forest reserve
Sanders County Ledger,[...]graduate of the University of Michigan.
Course in Germany - Murnau, Germany (ANTNC) Pfc
Henry R. Al[...]Nellie Bernice Sullivan.
European Engineer school in Murnau, Germany. Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Albert entered the Army in November 1956 and Falls, Mt. Wed. Au[...]Fort Carson, Colo. He - large increase in Dormitory Registration. Board and
arrived in Europe last May.[...]Cale Miles Aldrich was born Aug. 20, 1872
In the World War I draft cards Sept. 10, 1918 he[...]d Lamora
gave the following information: residing in Thompson Sherwin.
Falls; 39 years of age;[...]au. Nellie B. and son John M.)
James was a cook in the lumber camps and died Dec. 2[...]Thompson Falls, Mt., and was buried Nov. 13, 1918 in 1962) died July 3, 1963 Helena, Mon[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (22)[...]8 years of age born Mn.) Evelyn Garrison.
In 1910 Cale moved his family to eastern Montana[...]alls, Mt. Thurs.
were he homesteaded on 320 acres in Daniels county, June 1978 - Twenty-five years[...]Aldrich left for Butte Thursday to join the women in
E1/2E1/2 parts; 9 block 35-N township 49-E Range[...]ing out on the Donlan addition. Cale went to
work in the woods as a timber faller.[...]llie B. Sullivan.
Cale Miles died Jan. 24, 1937 in Thompson Falls, He came here about 1930 with his family. He was a
Mt., and was buried Jan. 28, 1937 in the Wildrose farmer.
cemetery - (death cert[...]9 Thompson Falls, Technician 5 Grade serving in Company B 35th
Mt., and was buried May 31, 1949 W[...]tery, Infantry Radar Crew Man, he also served in the heavy
Thompson Falls, Mt., (Her death certifi[...]had three girls, all born in the eastern part of the state.
Cale died Feb. 2[...]Former Thompson Falls resident
Manor Nursing Home in Eureka. He was born Feb. 20, Earl James Aldrich, 92, of Shelby, also formerly of
1910 in Calvin, N. D. to Cale and Nellie Aldrich. He Troy, passed away Sunday July 31, 2005 at Pondera
was raised in the Scobey area, and later worked in Medical Center Extended Care in Conrad due to
mines in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Mr. Aldrich served[...]harge he returned to Coeur d’Alene. Shelby is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may
Mr. Aldrich moved to the Troy area in 1951, where be sent to the family at vvv.whi[...]llie
later for St. Regis Paper Co. until retiring in 1972. (Sullivan) Aldrich in Madoc, Mont., where he
Survivors include a brot[...]Fox, Missoula; and several nieces and in 1930's during the depression. He joined the U.S.[...]Home. The family suggests memorials to mostly in the Mediterranean Theater.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (23)[...]Earl and Elsie Hale were married March 31, 1947 in that marriage ending in July 2000. Heidi then married
Missoula. They settled in Troy where he worked for a Kevin Ingalls in Missoula, March 2002.
sawmill first as a logger a[...]wyer, lumber puller and lumber grader. He retired in family home, her mother, Dixie Danuser and her
December 1974. They moved to Shelby in 1995. husband Gary of Lolo; her fathe[...]mer of Shelby; as well as 10 Columbia City, Or., Angela Johnson, presently
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and deployed in the Middle East, Kimberly Lindquist and
great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death husband Mike of Corvallis, and Julie D[...]Memorial services were to be held at Garden City
Bessie, Vivian and Alice; and a brother Cale.[...]p.m., followed by a reception in the funeral home’s
Edith May Al[...]ly suggests that memorials be made to a
Tama Co., Iowa to Eugene J. Aldrich and Lemora charity[...]South Dakota, to Eugene Aldrich (born in NY) and
Eva Cordilia Aldrich was born Jan. 14, 1[...]te # 69 has
Heidi Aldrich was born Oct. 4, 1961 in Missoula, to her birth date as 1871).
Ray Aldrich and Dixie Reynolds. Arriving in Daniels county, Mt., Jay filed for a
Heidi married #1 David Asay in April 1982. homestead: Accession/Seri[...]erial
Heidi married #2 Kevin Ingalls March 2002 in #: MTGLS 0030901 for 295.22 acres out o[...]p; 46E Range - SENE5 sec 33N
Heidi’s obituary in the Sanders County Ledger, township 46E R[...]township 46E Range - (Lot 6 of W half of NE) all in
at her home in Missoula, of complications following Montana[...]Jay came to Sanders county in 1927 and came to
Heidi was born Oct. 4, 1961 in Missoula, to Ray and Thompson Falls, in the same year.
Dixie Aldrich. Heidi will be remem[...]1930 federal census # 18- 18 School dist No. 2 in
enduring smile and infectious laughter. She had a[...]age; that he is a farmer and has never served in a war.
Holly and Lindsey Asay of Missoula.[...]ger, Thompson
Heidi and David Asay were married in April 1982, Falls, Mt. Aug. 26, 1931[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (24)[...]atisfied Mr. Aldrich passed away at his home in Thompson
with his apples. The orchard on the old[...]. He leaves to mourn one son and daughter-in-law,
He doubted last spring whether the orchard w[...]Edmonton,
delivered. You can’t beat that price in Spokane. If you Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Mason Per[...]Frances Aldrich died Aug. 26, 1938 with burial in Funeral services will be held at the Metho[...]lls, Wildrose cemetery. church in Thompson Falls on Thursday, July 31, at
Sander[...]ra was married to Eugene Aldrich Oct. 16, 18--
In 1907 the family moved to Portland, Oregon where[...]1872
Scobey, Montana. They came to Thompson Falls in Amherst/Whitetail, Minn.; 2] Abi Sarah[...]‘Frankie’ July 14, 1878
26, 1938 at her home in Thompson Falls, from a Amherst, Wis; 5[...]ene, Oregon.; 7] Pearl Etta born
son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Aldrich, May 3, 1884[...]Carson Lake, Minn.; Arthur 1874 Brookings, Iowa. She married John Burk Sept.
of Wolf Point, Mont.; and O. S. Worden of Portland, 25, 1892 in St. Paul, Minn. Abi and John had 9
Oregon.[...]born Nov. 27, 1895
church, and the body interred in the Wild Rose SD; 3] John Eugene born 1899 - died in 1917 in
Cemetery in Thompson Falls. Wor[...]ied Ella Marie Sheets; they had at least three
In 1907 the family moved to Portland, Oregon where[...]20,
Scobey, Montana. They came to Thompson Falls in 1939 Myrtle Point, Ore; 2] Leste[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (25)[...]ara Evelyn (Garrison) Aldrich
his father was born in Vermont and his mother in Ray was born Jan. 28 1907 Wadena, Min[...]ory) Ray came to the county in 1927 and to Thompson
Eugene died on a Saturday[...]alls, about 1932.
Norden, S. Dak., and was buried in the Clear Lake Ray and Evelyn Garrison[...]r Lake, SD., services were conducted 1932 in Thompson Falls, Mt. To this marriage four
at the[...]lores (#1 Paul Hill;
The family were enumerated in the 1880 federal #2 Bob Burress); 2] Carol Esther April 14, 1933
census in Township 19, Grant Co., Dakota Territory[...]# 993 Sanders County Courthouse,
New York, father in Vermont and mother in Maine; Thompson Falls, Mt. officiated b[...]illips
Lamora 32 years born Indiana, parents born in Minister of the Gospel: witnesses we[...]ison and Eugene Johnson. License noted that
years Iowa; Edith N. 4 years Iowa and Florence 2 neither had been previou[...]years of age residing in Thompson Falls and Evelyn
Lamora came to Daniel[...]about 1910 was 18 years of age residing in Belknap, Mt.
with her sons Jay and Cale M., there[...]; W1/2SW his home, with burial June 2, in the City Cemetery,
11 sec. 35N township 49E Range, all in Montana PM Thompson Falls, Mont. (Sec 12[...]rtificate #304 notes she was 76 year, 6 mos, City Cemetery for Ray Stewart Aldrich, retired
6 days[...]rried Evelyn Paulson; 4] Valley Nursing Home in Plains.
Edna May born Jan. 9, 1915; 5] Mary Lucil[...]Bradly; 7] Ruth went to elementary school in Belknap, then stayed in
Etta born March 4, 1922 married # 1 Dick Munger - the dorm in Thompson Falls where she graduated from
#2 Harold[...]amora Elphene born Dec. 16, high school in 1932.
1923 married Ted Finkas (child - Vikie born Dec. 30, In 1932, she and Ray Aldrich were married. Th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (26)[...]Sanders County Mom tried to instill in all of us a good work ethic. A
Courthouse in the offices of the assessor, treasurer and favo[...]emation and Burial Society
daughter Carol and son-in-law Dave to the Southwest of the Rockies a[...]#2 Marsha (Roundly)
Mom did a lot of things in multiples. Many Ray was born in Thompson Falls Sept. 10, 1940. He
trick-or-treate[...]llowing children: 1] Jeffrey
snowflakes are found in homes across the country. In (Megan); 2] Heidi (Gary Ingalls).
her 80s,[...]Vivian died July 3, 1963 Helena, Mt., with burial in
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Ray in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery. (Quarter 3 lot 10
1981; her granddaught[...]ral services were
several nieces and nephews; son-in-law Bud Inman; conducted Saturday morning in St. Williams Catholic
and former sons-in-law Paul Hill and George Nuesse. church he[...]children: Dolores (Bob) who died Wednesday in a Helena hospital. The Rev.
Burrese, Carol Baylor[...]Death was due to a heart attack. Burial was in the
Grandchildren are Diane Hill, Janice (Sridh[...], Mrs. Gothberg was born Sept. 4, 1906 in Wales
Clayton Cantrell, Jeff (Megan) Aldrich, Con[...]egersen, Angie Johnson, Jill (Bob) worked in the local restaurants for awhile as cook.
Babcock[...]olly and Lindsey Asay, C.J. homesteaded in Daniels county. She attended school
Cantrell, Cor[...]tte Burrese, Dan and Jason She cooked in and operated restaurants most of her
Rice and Bro[...]1962 and they resided most of the time since in
many nieces and nephews who will miss their "Aunt[...]lding crew.
Other survivors are former daughter-in-law Dixie Survivors are the widower, Kenneth; two sisters,
Danuser and former sons-in-law Dave Baylor and Ivan Mrs. Dean Gaffney[...]Earl
"children" and who have held a special place in her Aldrich, Troy.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (27)[...]The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
in the High School paper “Torch” May 29, 1923. -[...]h. this place were united in marriage in Spokane last
Miss Alexander was the junior teac[...]tireless the place of Harry L. Tanner, who in turn has been
endeavors, the recent Junior Prom w[...]ss A. company in Butte, and Ed Alexander will be promoted
Thomps[...]bion, Idaho, where she He was not listed in the 1917-1918 Thompson Falls
will be Dean of Wome[...]Alexander was born Jan. 27, 1867.
Institute late in August. James[...]states 1870) in Palmerston, Ontario, Canada.
Sanders County Ind[...]ara Grace Alexander at the home of her In an inter-view with Ruth (Allan) Buchanan (filed
sister, Mrs. Frank W. Boyd in Phillipsburg, Kansas. in the Neil Fullerton collection in the State of
Miss Alexander was first dean of girls in the Montana Archives, Helena, Mt.) A[...]teacher of exceptional ability and somewhere in western Canada. She also told Ruth that
she is re[...]Spoilers.”
Since leaving Thompson Falls in 1923 Miss James died July 6, 1904 with burial in the Wildrose
Alexander has been head of the Engli[...]. - death of T(J) B.
Alexander Memorial Bookshelf in the library. Alexander.
Miss Alex[...]d unpretentious efforts was able to leave a In 1906? Mrs. Alice F. Alexander sold all the timber
definite pattern in the minds of all who came with-in on Lots 1&2 of S1/2 Sec 5 to Edward Dolan fo[...]Fitzgerald jr. in 1906.
Edward B. & Alta E. (Jay) Alexander[...]ctory has him beside James B. Alexander, in the Wild Rose
listed as E. B. Alexanders, laborer[...]r further information and her
He was not listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk obituary)
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (28)[...]rectory has crew Bill became interested in being a reserve deputy,
him as a laborer. he continued in this capacity until June 1983 when he[...]was told there would be an opening for a Deputy in
Katherine Alexander[...]Bill was promoted to Sgt in 1986 and became
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]years and had a
Alexander was a week end visitor in Missoula. home on 26 acres on Pros[...]marriage ended in a divorce.
William Jean & Loma (Lelstet) Al[...]th, 1990 he was elected Sheriff.
Dee was living in La Barge, Wyoming where he was In July of 1993, Bill found himself in a position that
an engineer for Texaco Oil compan[...]his office. During the
moved to Rangly, Colorado in 1945; then to Superior, time that he held office, Bill was an Officer that
Montana in 1946. Bill went to school in Superior until people felt they could rely on, especially in tough
1960, where he got his first taste of both[...]very good Officer.
Bill tried working in the saw mill at Diamond After leav[...]work for the county
relief man learning every job in the saw mill. road works.
In 1961 Bill married Loma Lelstet and their
daughter Debby was born in Feb. of 1962, the John Alfreds
marriage ended in 1963, and Bill went to Mt. Home, John Alfred was born July 13, 1887 in Howard
Idaho where he hauled lumber.[...]moving to the Peek ranch south of the river in 1952
Army, after basic training Bill was statione[...]84th Engineer John died Oct. 12, 1964 in Hot Springs, Montana
Batn. and was buried in the Plains cemetery. Very little is
Bill came h[...]Kelly Collette.
Bill and Kelly moved to Montana in 1967 where Bill Burt[...]e Daily Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Aug. 21, 1907
In 1968 Bill and Kelly moved to Thompson Falls.[...]- The
That same year 1] William Laverne was born in Hot death of his son.
Springs, Mt. 2] Becky Marie was born there also; 3]
Jason Wetzel born in Plains. Andrew Alison
In 1976 Bill became very active in Search & Rescue Andrew Alison was a 192[...]ool.
terms. Bill was one of the divers and helped in the
recovery of 13 bodies. A. B. Allen
In 1979 Bill was forced to quit logging because of[...]on.
started to work for the Sanders Co. Road Crew in July
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (29)[...]just it. This is one of the finest homes in town and he
completed a term in the academy of science. expects to[...]se Plains where he accepted a position with In the World War I draft list Sept. 12, 1918 he gave[...]he following information; his birthdate; residing in[...]um
Alexander James Allan was born May 14, 1874 in build; grey eyes; brown colored hair.
Pa[...]e of 9
Christina Burr. His parents were also born in Canada years 1 mo. 29 days of polio myeliti[...]W. Rew Nov. 11, 1923 and burial Dec. 11, 1923 in the
Ruth Printice was born about 1892 in Blue Hills, Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 7
Neb. Her parents were also born in Nebraska. plot # 24.
Alex and Ru[...]d had: 1] James A. Alex Allen is noted in July 1, 1921 as the Grand
born Sept. 12, 1914 Pri[...]; 4] Ida O. born 1913 Mullen Fitzgerald jr, in Palmerston, Ontario, Canada where
Cherry Co., Nev[...]ing, Idaho, Has father Alex, had him buried in his plot in the Fraternal
Purchased Interest of John E. Jacks[...]past two months by Alex Allen was noted in the Thompson Falls City
John E. Jacks, following the retirement of W. N.[...]to Alex Allen of Board of Health. - In the Minutes of April 3, 1922 he
Gooding, Idaho, a[...]s given the same is made Alderman of the City.
day.[...]s being
resident of Trout Creek, who is a brother-in-law of born in Blue Hill, Neb. The certificate noted James A.
Wa[...]ril 3 page 11A - notes that they own
Ford owners, in addition to handling the new their[...]immigrated to the United States in 1900 and is a
Both Mr. Allen and Mrs. Luke are[...]to Thompson Falls to live. and has not served in any wars.
They will make an acceptable addition t[...]around, April/May 1967 - County Pioneer dies in Midwest -
but unless he finds something especiall[...]of the death
will probably return to his old home in Wisconsin to of Alex Allen in Pine River, Minn. He was a pioneer
locate. in this area and he and Mrs. Allen lived here[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (30)[...]1894 Corvallis,
Turk and has two other daughters in the area, Mrs. Ida Mt., to Frederick (Fred) Pe[...]Denmark and probably died after 1940 in Santa Rosa,
Calif. He married Annie about 1883 in Denmark.
Ambrose Allen[...]July 14, 1887 Maria Cape, died after 1940 in Santa Rosa, Calif. Crystal’s
Quebec Providence,[...]ders County Signal Plains Mt. May 31, 1906 -
1916 in the Sanders County Courthouse, Vol. II page[...]ay for Thompson where she will make her
listed as in partnership with Bigold - not on the 1917- home[...]with her parents, returning the following day.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls,[...]d. They
Chubb; he immigrated to the United States in 1880 (19 were married Oct. 29, 1911 Heron, Mo[...]ut 1944 and they had Clarence was listed in the 1909 Polk directory as a
the following childr[...]nty Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt.
Mildred was born in 1925 Thompson Falls, Mont. Friday Oct. 15, 1909 - Heron - Clarence Willard left
Clifford died in 1977. on No. 15[...]ark. Clarence was listed in the 1911 Heron Polk directory
Spokesman Review,[...]e - Heron Happenings -
Mrs. Allen, who was born in Thompson Falls, Born to Mrs. And Mr.[...]nicely.
Her husband of 33 years, Clifford died in 1977. The Sanders County Ledger,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (31)[...]born about 1920 Thompson
Willard has secured work in the Landerdale mill on Falls, Mt., to P[...]Gale entered the Navy Nov. 16, 1943 enlisting in
Crystal died about 1946 Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co.,[...]Wednesday Sept. 12, 1951 - News of our Boys in Blue
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Tho[...]ocal high school with the class of ‘31, visited in Dorothy L. Allen, of Thompson Falls, is fightin[...]frigate USS Gloucester, in Korean waters.
Ethel Allen[...]November 16, 1943, in Montana.
Ethel was noted in the following article - Sanders Before[...]Corwith Consolidated School, Corwith, Iowa. He
Thur. Mar. 25, 1925 - Local Debating Team Wins returned from the Russian navy in October, 1949, after
from Libby - The Thompson Fa[...]lice Taylor Gloucester has been operating in Korean waters since
and Elizabeth Barto with Henr[...]Squadron Five.
night met the Libby team in debate. The Thompson
team was awarded a unanimous[...]lispell. was in the 1927 high school graduation.[...]Allen Wheeler Rankin in Helena. Later they moved to Three
Sanders Count[...]Gerald a
been recuperating at Mrs. Brooks’ home in Camas Lawyer in Butte, Mt., 2] .
from injuries received this summ[...]n
Information from their marriage license #1332 in the Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 21, 1918 - page[...]F. Mignery Jr., Ordained She was in the 6th grade student in 1925.
Minister. Witnesses: Richard and Eth[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (32)[...]at $25.00. (This document is in the Missoula County
Ida married Jack Doering Ap[...]soula, Archive or Record Management depart. in the
Mt.[...]o make his home here
James immigrated to the US in 1866. again.
James married[...]y lists him.
Effie M. Grant was born about 1851 in Minn. to The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]Thompson real estate, was in town the fore part of the
The 1910 federal censu[...]terests.
about 1823 Canada, her parents were born in England; The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]substantial merchants, drove over on Monday in
James A. Allen arrived in Thompson Falls in 1884. company with Albert Preston, as bookk[...]n, Missoula, Mt. Issue May 21, Allen was in business in Thompson for sixteen years,
1886 page 2 col. 3 -[...]Falls leaving here nine years ago to locate in Wallace. His
died.[...]Albert by team via the Burke summit.
and friends in Oregon and will be absent some time. Additional information concerning Jim was in the
The Weekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Territ[...]of
among the Thompson Falls folks having business in Thompson Falls, but now of Wallace, has d[...]his numerous large mercantile interests in Wallace,
The Weekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. T[...]- County Correspondence - As foretold in the last issue of The Miner, the three
Thompson F[...]ointed Secretary of the Thompson Tobin, in charge of the Burke branch of the United
Falls To[...]is signature on many Stores, is temporarily in charge of the Wallace store,
of the docume[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (33)[...]33

the company, which will be located in Wallace in the Millie Beulen Delaittre was born about 1863
future. Mr. Tobin will remain in charge of the Burke Littleton, Aroostook Co.[...]tre and Venelia Williams.
Mr. Allen will remain in Wallace for some time The Sanders Coun[...]ne 26, 1908 - Mrs. John Allen and daughter,
later in the season to California to spend the winter,[...]t. Potlach, Idaho where they will reside in the future.
Friday Jan. 2, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. A[...]eph & Carrie E. (Cagle/Kagle) Allen
visited a day in Thompson Falls this week with old Josep[...]was one of the pioneers of this father was born in Mass., and his mother in Illinois.
city and was in the mercantile business here 31 years Week[...]8, 1895 - Joe Allen’s
ago. They are now located in Spokane where Mr. mother and brother, Fred from Massachusetts are
Allen is dealing in mining and oil stock. visiting at the residence of the former in this vicinity.
Inin the tomorrow night with a free dance. Mr[...]and Carrie had 1] Edward W. 2] son born
residing in Thompson, Missoula County, Mt. - married Apr[...]to
Littleton, Aroostook Co., Maine; now residing in Charles Kagle and Sarah, her parents were born in
Thompson, Mt.; daughter of William F. Delaittre a[...]ried to _____ Beulan Joseph is not listed in the Thompson Falls 1913
and by this marriage had[...]Friday April 18, 1913 - page 3 - Charles Lux is in

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (34)[...]body of fine timber, and when the supply of logs in the
conveying the information that the stork left[...]ing a
home; that Joe claims his parents were born in laundry. Eddy, Hamond & Co., have[...]Josephine Allen store, in which is a first rate variety of goods suitable[...]r about thirty people.. Mr. Levi
S. Seventh Fleet in the Far. East. Allen,[...]of the best sawmill men in the west, has contracted to
L[...]umber per day.
and Ruth Prentice. She was a child in Feb. 1925. The Weekly Missoulian,[...]& Olivia Allen Kingsbury in charge of railway matters. Mr. W. H.
Levi Allen[...]bout 1839 Ohio. Dierdorff in charge of draughtsman’s table for N. P.
Levi[...]husband) and forgotten his first name) in charge of Eddy, Hammond
they had one son, Grover Allen, born in 1873 in & Co., store. Mr. Levi Allen in charge of the sawmill.
Helena, Montana and died 1[...]ing engine for sawmill.
Olivia ____ was born ca in Wisc. The Weekly Miss[...]children: 1] Sarah; intends soon to put in a patent sheer rudder boom, and
2] Charles. (See[...]mond & Co’ s 30 horse power mill, at
enumerated in Helena, Montana, he is listed as being Weeksville, under charge of Mr. Levi Allen, running
born in Ohio and owning a sawmill.[...]Levi was also a prospector and spent much time in day during the month of June.
Idaho. H[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory
Peacock mine in the Seven Devils. Fr[...]2 - Weeksville Items - The Eddy, of the cut and slash order. Not long ago, we mentioned
Hammo[...]run made at Weeksville by Levi Allen’s 30 horse
in consequence of a broken casting. Mr. Allen passed[...]on - R. A. Eddy the Jo Catching mill in the canyon above town and last
returned from Week[...]hree or four tents. It is situated near the river in a ever made by any mill in the territory, of any capacity
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (35)[...]ho. The sawmill and the local school, was not in serious condition and had
station one mile west o[...]ery well under her ordeal. Her maiden name
Allen, in honor of the gentleman. He owns Copper wa[...]ith the Mrs. Neil Liddell was a witness in the marriage of
prospects of the future outcome o[...]1900 federal census has Levi and Olivia residing in
Adam’s Prct, Spokane, Washington, owning a[...]has Olivia listed as a widow 1900.
residing in Spokane, Washington with her son Grover. Mi[...]Norman’s father was raised and educated in South
Margaret Allen married Neil Liddell Jan.[...].
Information from their marriage license #1237 in the His parents were married in 1923 and they had: 1]
Sanders County Courthouse,[...]te; 31 years of age Bureau of Indian Affairs in South Dakota, as an
born Oakes, North Dakota to Alex Liddell and Emma instructor in welding and auto mechanics starting in
Schultz; he had not been previously married - mar[...]of Plains, Mt.; white; 26 years of education. In 1947, he and his family moved to St.
age born Mul[...]auto shop for the Irrigation
married Jan. 8, 1938 in the M. E. Parsonage in District on the Flathead Indian Reserva[...]liam Jack and William Jack. Iris died in 1989 and Edgar died Oct. 17, 2002
Sanders Count[...]Shawn; 3] Patrick
for more than twenty four hours in the brushy country (deceased); 4] Tammie.
of u[...]Dakota to John Bentz and Rosa Belle.
husband in the vicinity of a large swamp near Chippy[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (36)[...]nty Independent Ledger, Thompson
attended college in Colorado, Arkansas and at Falls, M[...]elping young people find was introduced in behalf of the plaintiff and he was
their way. She[...]4, 1946 Kalispell, Mt. and they had the
interest in sports, especially football and wrestling, not following children: 1] William L. (Judy); 2] Duane
only in competition but in coaching as well. (Billie); 3] James L.,(Kathy); 4] Virginia, (Gary
After their marriage in 1951, Norman and Fay Shields).
move[...]Esther ‘Jo’ Butten was born Nov. 27,
arrived in Thompson Falls, where they both were able[...]o Earnest and Bessie Toot
to obtain teaching jobs in the local school. Button.
Trage[...]ick, at the and was buried March 27, 1976 in the Thompson Falls
age of 11 was accidentally shot while he was with his City Cemetery. Sec. 11 lot 39 block 3 - (Death
brother[...]icing with their fathers’ certificate #3691 in the Sanders County Courthouse.)
muzzle loading ri[...]Saturday in the Shrider Chapel in Plains with
When Fay was diagnosed with cancer and had a interment in the City Cemetery here.
short time to live, it was to the[...]he went Allen died Wednesday of last week in the Plains
to be with her family. She died on a Thursday Jan. 14, hospital. He was born Sept. 24, 1905 in Walla Walla,
1999 at the Allen ranch. Memorial se[...]Blue Slide. Fay knew the March 4, 1946 in Kalispell to Josephine Button. He
Lord.[...]worked most of his life in ranching, logging and[...]ine (Button) Allen family home in Plains; two sons, William, Missoula
Oscar Cloyd[...]age license # 7489 page grandchildren.
331 in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula,[...]en - Plains - Josephine
16 years of age born Hill City, So. Dakota to J. A. Esther ‘Jo’ All[...]arried Sept. 30, 1927 Missoula, Mt., by in Plains.
Frank T. Jones, Justice of the Peace. Wit[...]When she was three years old, her family moved to
City, South Dakota to James Albert Trueax and Bertha[...]ch 4,
Pearl and Oscar were divorce Feb. 8, 1936 in 1946, she married Oscar Alle[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (37)[...]a 37

preceded her in death on March 24, 1976. the ferry owners here in Thompson Falls. Bob was
Josephine worked at the[...]o a diabetic.
later at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains in the Ethel died May 20, 1918 Thompson Fall[...]hy Allen A. Allen, passed away at her home in Thompson Falls,
of Lolo; one daughter and son -in-law, Virginia and Monday May 20th, after a[...]family who
Coffelt - Bunch Funeral Services was in charge of wished to express their sympathy[...]ed Ethel Cloyd February 10, 1900 (as made in the local cemetery.
noted on Oscar’s death cert[...]; 2] James; 3] Oscar Cloyd Cloyd and was born in February 1881, in Cumberland
Sept. 24, 1909 Somers, Mo.; 4] Harold[...]hel (Strom); 7] (Jalmar Skei). united in marriage to Robert A. Allen. They came to
(Daught[...]881 Cumberland moved to Washington and in 1908 they came to
Co., Kentucky to J. C. Cloyd.[...]alla Walla, Wash., and with
Robert was recorded in the 1909 and 1911 the latter’s[...]pt very closely at home by the care of her
living in Thompson Falls.[...]Falls Polk directory has him as Ann died in child birth.
a teamster with Eugene Preston.
Th[...]llan; residing Jay Alsdorf and Ollie Penisten.
in Thompson Falls; July 9, 1875; laborer for E.[...]ored hair. Lowry City

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (38)[...]#2 Gladys Enita McCrea June 29, 1997 Oregon City, Ore.; 7] Harvey Allen (aka
29, 1975 Vancouver, C[...]Ollie PenistenAug. 16, 1887 Davis City, Decatur
Turnblad. Co., Iowa to John Henry Penisten and Clara Ellen
Charles[...]d.
of Vancouver, Wash., will be at 11 a.m. Monday in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Willamette National Cemetery. Mrs. Alsdorf died in a Friday July 24, 1908 - Frank Alsdorf and Ar[...]esidence Thursday of causes related McLeod were in town on Monday from
to age. She was 91.[...]Shamrockville, the latter coming in to have a fragment
She was born Aug. 25, 1902 in Thompson Falls, of steel removed from hi[...]The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
in Thompson Falls and attended the University of[...]Aug. 12, 1910 - page 3 - Born on Monday,
Montana in Missoula for one year. Aug[...]a
She married Floyd E. Decker on June 12, 1922 in daughter.
Thompson Falls and moved to Oreg[...]11 Thompson Falls Polk directory listed his
lived in Baker, now Baker city, until 1942, then in name.
Portland. They moved to Vancouver in 1946. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Mr. Decker preceded her in death on March 1, 1964. Friday Jan. 26, 1912 - page 3 - Frank J. Alsdorf, of
She married Charles Alsdorf in 1973. He died in 1989. Thompson applied this week for homestead entry on
Mrs. Alsdorf was a homemaker. She also helped in the 17,72 acres, including lot 8, section 6 township 21
operation of a grocery and meat store in Baker, and north, range 29 west. Entry was r[...]3 Thompson Falls, Polk directory has him
preceded in death by a son, James E. Decker, in 1980. as a laborer in Thompson.
The family suggest remembrances be co[...]Polk directory has Frank
to the Mt. Hood Hospices in Sandy or the Dorrnbecher listed.
Foundation in Portland. The[...]The 1917-1918 Thompson Falls Polk directory has
Iowa). Frank as still a laborer.
Frank married Ollie Penisten in May 7, 1904 Rock The Sanders County Ledge[...]17, 1984 Clear Lake, September 25, 1917, file in this office his duly
Calif.; 4] Edith Lorraine, A[...]lliam Hayes, Oct. 16, 1915 - June 44.84 acres in section 4, township 21N. Range 28w, as
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (39)[...]r, residing at Buena Vista, Cal., all Eagle City.
over the age of 21 years; that said George Hodgm[...]Albertine A. (Lange) Altman
burial Sept. 19, 1925 in the Lincoln Memorial Park, #2[...]ine A. Lang June 29, 1893
21 at 2 p.m. Internment in Mount Scott Cemetery. Anselm, Ransom Co., ND in the Lutheran Church, and
Mrs. Alsdorf is survived[...]1895; 4] Walter Julius,
with burial June 2, 1929 in the Lincoln Memorial March 14, 1896 Ans[...]928 Sandpoint,
William died July 1, 1997 Oregon City, Ore. with Idaho; 15] Mildred A. C., about 1910; 16] Gertrude P.,
burial in the Willamette National Cemetery, Portland,[...]onal died July 2, 1931 and was buried in the Pinecrest
Cemetery, Portland, Ore.[...]andpoint, Idaho.
John joined the American Legion in 1920. Anna Olivia Crabtree born July 21, 1887 Big Prairie,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (40)[...]‘Rootsweb’ - The his parents born in New York; wife Ellen C., was 22
following note is[...]a’s sister. parents born in Ireland.; their children were as
Anna left home in Tustin, Mich., in 1908 to enter followed; 1] Adelbert 5 years of age, Wisc; 2]
nurses training in a 2500 bed state hospital in Annabella 3 years, Wisc.; 3] Josephine[...]uated with 4] Edna 2 months, Wisc.
honors in June, 1911. She then went to Cooks Co., His sister Annabella Cleopatra Dec. 19, 1876
Hospital in Chicago for post graduate work in Oconta, Oconta Co., Wisc; married Joh[...]., born about 1918 Wash
reasons of her own. Later in life she married but had (School records 1936[...]. May 27,
no children. Most of her life was spent in Montana 1916); 3] Adelbert A. Feb. 10, 191[...]881 Penn.,
several years operating a nursing home in her own her father born in Scotland and her mother in Penn.
home very successfully. She was ill and in the hospital Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt.[...]ord of
Bob died March 9 (13), 1945 with burial in the Camas, Mt., who on Sept. 12, 1910 mad[...]4 W. - witnesses - W. Winfred
burial Sept.3, 1970 in the Pinecrest cemetery, Von Sagen, Ang[...]ocal News - Mrs. Mary Benton, of Eugene,
her home in Thompson Falls, Mont., after a long Ore[...]a claim on Dry creek. Mrs. Benton
Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls, with graveside is preside[...]vor of Oregon, and
services at Pinecrest Cemetery in Sandpoint at 2:30 had to return sooner than she would have desired in
p.m.[...]ounty Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Jan. 5,
many years in the 20's and 30's as Bonner County 1912[...]e
Her husband, Robert Altman, whom she married in would change the channel of his life some and become
1936 in Sandpoint, passed away in 1944. a homesteader. He made go[...]wrence contemplates going back to his old home in Idaho until
and Frank Crabtree all of Thompson Fa[...]Club met at the home of Mr. Von Segen on New
In the 1880 federal census Octonto, Oconta Wisc.,[...]l party
Charles is listed as 30 years of age born in Michigan, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Alvord and little daughter
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (41)[...]41

Mona. The evening was pleasantly spent in popping # MTGF 0063555 from the land office in Great Falls,
corn, making candy and eating apples[...]o 120 acre
commuted and will return to their home in Nez Perce, homestead - Accession/Serial # 1[...]# MTGF 0063399 from the land office in Great Falls,
It is with real regret that we see[...]ion; 22N township; 24W Range
leave us as no where in the Club have we members and S1/2Sw 11/[...]re willing to take an active and interesting part in in Montana PM Meridian.
everything going on. We hope in the near future to Mrs. Alvord was the[...]ed at Lonepine,
Adelbert and his family arrived in Thompson about Mont)
1918 as at his death they noted he had been in the The Sanders County Independent Ledg[...]I draft list noted the has resigned from the city Library Board and Mrs. A.
following: Adelbert Ala[...]Lonepine, Mt. A. Alvord has been appointed in her place. Mrs.
42 years of age; born June 19, 18[...]ger, Thompson deal of credit is due her. In replacing Mrs. Ainsworth
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - page eight - News with Mrs. Alvord, the city council made a good move
of Local Interest - The[...]Pine, has rented the Keith house worker for city betterment. The Board now consists of
and will oc[...]rmerly of
renting their home; that he is a lawyer in general Lonepine, visited his brother-in-law, A. A. Alvord on
practice. He has not served in any war, and gave his his way to Spokane Saturday.
birth date as 1879, his father born in Wisc., and his Adelbert died Jan. 17, 1942 and was buried Jan.
mother in Ohio 20th in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls,
Sanders[...]mant C. E. Alvord of Minn.)
has resigned from the city Library Board and Mrs. A. Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
A. Alvord has been appointed in her place. Mrs. Falls, Mt. Wednesday J[...]and great He was born at Oconto, Wisconsin in 1880. He
deal of credit is due her. In replacing Mrs. Ainsworth received his B. S. degree from Dickson College and
with Mrs. Alvord, the city council made a good move his L. L. B. at V[...]a hard and conscientious His career in public service followed the lines of
worker for city betterment. The Board now consists educat[...]rience fitted him to represent for one
he arrived in Montana in 1910; that he was an attorney term Nez Perce County in the Idaho legislature,
and he had graduated from[...]. Sanders County for one term in the Montana
Feb. 18, 1942 Helen obtained[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (42)[...]ompson Falls, Montana

Pacific Railroad. He died in his second term as State with the Rev. Bruce K[...]he rites will be conducted and burial will be in the
Senate Education Committee, but was active in the Fraternal Cemetery under the direction[...]Mrs. Alvord was born Sept. 24, 1881. Her husband,
in the state militia by Ex-Governor Roy Ayers who[...]mer classmate of his at Valparaiso U. served in the Legislature from Sanders County.
His public career did not prevent his taking active In addition to being a long - time member of the
part in the Grange, Woodmen of the World, B.P. O. OES, she was active in the Thompson Falls Grange.
E., the Methodist Chur[...]s. W. B. Morris, Pomeroy, Wa.; six
Pine Mirage” in 1940. His active life gave him much grandchi[...]h were published and a daughter preceded her in death.
from time to time. She had resided in Coeur d’Alene since Jan. 2, 1969.
He married[...]shington
and settled on a homestead at Lone Pine. In his youth Adelbert Allen & Virginia Al[...], Alaska; two sons, Adelbert Jr., Daisley.
now in the U. S. Army at Sitka, Alaska; and Wm. B.[...]d Frank of Milwaukee, Wis.; the University in Missoula: Del Alvord.
four sisters, Edna of Chann[...]e and Nina of Michigan and two he served in the 420th Coast Artillery battalion.
grandchildre[...]erving with the U. S. Army during
and gentle man. In his years of practice he gave his World War II, he returned to Montana and lived in the
legal talent without thought of compensation to the Kalispell area before moving to Flagstaff in 1957. He
needy and harassed, and never sought to[...]two
Helen Alvord died Nov. 14, 1971 with burial in the sons, Dennis, Clairmont, Fla. and Charles[...]. 1, 1917 - information from the Social
long-time city clerk for the town of Thompson Falls,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (43)[...]Nov. 24, 1960 page 8 col 1 - Former Resident Dies in and David of Rolla; the mother, Mrs. Helen Al[...]Thompson Falls, a brother Delbert, of Martin City,
Seattle, where she and her son, A.A. Alvord Jr.,[...]h. Power Co.
Mrs. Galinatti grew up in Thompson Falls and
attended schools here. Survivors in addition to her Louis & #2 Maude Marie[...]rried Louis Amons was born about 1868 in St. Joe, St. Joe
daughters, Mrs. Helen Pat Robins[...]s and Melvina Bulk.
Eddleman. Mrs. Galinatti died in a Seattle hospital Louis married Maude M. Rodgers Dec. 5, 1911 in
Nov. 4 and services were held Nov. 9 in the West Thompson.
Home Chapel with the R[...]Information from their marriage license # 115 in the
officiating and Fern Guiles at the organ. Eas[...]oe Co., Missouri to Charles
Mr. Alvord remained in Thompson Falls for a few Amons and Melvina[...]married to - Maude M. Rodgers of
realty business in Arizona. Thompson, M[...]en.
week end visiting his parents. He is enrolled in the Maude M. Rogers was born about 1874 El[...]federal census - Milford, Barton Co., Mo.
burial in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Page 447A - Clayton Rogers (Druggist) born in Pa. as
Mt., section 24 lot # 6.[...]Falls, Mt. Mo. Her parents were born in Kentucky; children: 1]
Wednesday October 21, 1953[...]rvices will be held age born Mo.; sister-in-laws C. Nancy Brasher 18
Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Community Congregational years of age born n Mo., her parents born in Ky.; and
Church here for William Benton Alvord, 37, former Maggie Brasher 16 years of age born in Mo, with
Thompson Falls resident, who was killed in an parents born in Ky.)
automobile accident near Rolla, N. D. Friday[...]lare Olney, pastor, will officiate. Burial 1950 in the Missoula cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
will be in the family plot in the Masonic Cemetery The Missoulian, Mis[...]lived at Lonepine before moving to Thompson Falls in died in a hospital there Monday following an extended
192[...]graduated from high illness.
school here in 1935 and was married in 1946. He Attendants at Lucy’s mortu[...]pting to
served with a military police detachment in Europe locate a nephew who is believed to reside in Missoula.
during World War II. He and his wife li[...]Quarles of
the last several years where he worked in a garage. Dallas, Texas.
An inquest a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (44)[...]and recently engaged at Walla Walla, has arrived in Leslie L. Feb. 17, 1904 Spokane, Wa.
Thompso[...]end to all Isabell C. Mathers was born in April 5, 1883
business pertaining to office of su[...]sabella R.
engineer. Mr. Anderson is widely known in Burns.
Washington Territory and co[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. brother-in-law, Wm. Mathers are driving a tunnel on
Friday M[...](At one time, Isabelle noted, the silver King in the
what Mr. Anderson expects to do.[...]mine was placed in bags and then sent down a wooden[...]ial. in law.
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thom[...]rs) All his life Andy was prominent in politics and was
Anderson[...]pointive offices. He was appointed to a clerkship in
son of immigrants from Norway who arrived here in Washington at one time, and was also elect[...]orn March 18, 1899 Madison eleven years in to be exact.
Wisc. father was Markus Anderson fro[...]ls, Mt.
mention of his mother. Probably a mistake in Friday April 24, 1908 - Mrs. A. L. An[...]y evening to join her husband
1] Martin who lived in Wheeler, Wisconsin, 2] Bessie here.
Owens 3][...]He was first appointed Grand Noble of the IOOF in
4] Mrs. George Oliver of Rice Lake. Wi. July 1, 1909 for a six months term and again in Jan. 1,
1880 federal census enumerated the family in Otter 1915.
Creek, Dunn co., Wisc. - Markus A[...]t Andy Anderson of Thompson
Andrew arrived here in Sanders County (then known will succe[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (45)[...]45

Mr. Anderson is considered competent in every 1918 had the following: residing in Thompson Falls;
respect and his many friends in the county will be birthdate March 18, 18[...]One of the memories his son Leslie, told his son
in our newly formed county. He served with Sheriff[...]ill move his family into the county jail building in Mt.
the near future that he may be more conv[...]ard is headed by
visit with his parents, who live in Wheeler, Wisconsin. J. C. Eiseman; vice-presid[...]use; W. A. Barto; W. A. Darling; A. L.
The 1913 City minutes noted that Andy was Mayor Anders[...]several silver mines, one across from the in the City minutes Aug. 6, 1928 - Sept. 1929.
Copper King up[...]9 years of age; her
week and they are now at home in the living rooms of father was born in Scotland and her mother in Canada
the county jail. Under Sheriff Andy Anderson and of English parents; he is a laborer in a metal mine and
family have moved from the jail rooms into the Norby he has not served in any wars. They have three
house.[...]worth is Appointed - Under Sheriff Andy city election held April 4th indicates that A. L.
L. A[...]reason Peace of Thompson Township, a vacancy in that
of that fact comes the resignation.[...]son Falls this week from This is recorded in the City Minutes.
an official visit to the west end of the[...]s County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Anderson is in the employ of the federal bureau of Falls[...]ry has town council of Thompson Falls met in regular
Andrew as a laborer for the Thompson Fall[...]resignation of Mayor A. L. Anderson and appointed in
Information from the World War I draft l[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (46)[...]ll into
conscientious public servant, endeavoring in every Thompson Falls, Mont. Her father had[...]Isabelle’s younger brother was born in Thompson
appointment as Justice of Peace of Thomp[...]s, thus becoming the first white child to be born in
due to the death of Judge W. C. Adams. Under the[...]can be Wood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Silverton,
expected to conduct his duties as Just[...]with the same fairness and character as displayed in Richard Anderson’s home, and a pace or two[...]s. Andrew Andersen of Spokane Born in Ogden, Utah on April 5, 1883, Isabelle will
arriv[...]er 100th birthday April 8 with other
and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. residents of the center who were born in April.
She married Andrew Anderson in 1902 and the
Andersen.
couple made their home in Spokane where their only
On official County st[...], W. L. Thomas, County Anderson, who died in 1959, was a well known
Clerk of the County of San[...]Isabelle remembers when she made her home in the
Nominating election held in said County and “jail-house” at[...]as a deputy game warden and
the Democratic Party, in the County of Sanders, as a justice of the peace and in addition to performing
and State of Montana, and[...]City, Iowa and New York, the old records show.
from the offi[...]nd canvass on When Isabelle was widowed in 1940 she moved to
file in my office.[...]ndersons for the
and was buried September 7, 1939 in the Thompson next five years. She moved to the nursing home in
Falls Fraternal cemetery. (Section 4 plot #12) Fu[...]d. Sept. 6, 1939.) blessed by loved ones in her grandson, Richard, his
Mr. Anderson had a h[...]- Isabella died 1983 and is buried in the Thompson
Sanders County was known as Missoula[...]#10.)
Isabelle Mathers Anderson moved there back in 1884.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (47)[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
arriving in Philadelphia, Pa. Fr[...]11 - page 3 - Andy Anderson, the
complexion, 5'8" in height, 160 pound, gray hair and base ball[...]Wash., Saturday afternoon in time to take in the Odd
Andrew died 1942 with burial in the Fraternal Fellows dance. Mr. Anderson has spent the summer in
Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Anderson, both of Thompson Falls.
born in Illinois July 18th, 1862, and when a small child[...]n moved to Eugene, Annie and Art resided in Whitepine until the death
Oregon, where they live[...]to Goldendale about 7 years ago, and have in Thompson Falls, Mt. In 1972 they moved to Alaska,
made this their[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (48)[...]age born Glasgow, Valley Co., Mt.; now residing in
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Dec. 4,[...]apier - married by Mathias Peterson,
her position in the Camas school and left Monday Minist[...]egational Church. Witnesses:
morning for her home in Plains. Magnus and Alm[...]Clifford Vernon Anderson born June 28, 1923 in
In Belle’s Will, Will Book 1 page 225, she states[...]ves and they had a child: 1] Freddie.
Col; sister-in-law Lizzie wife of Fred Anderson; sister Dor[...]Plains, Mt.
niece Irene Parks Rankin of Salt Lake City,; niece Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]l; Josephine Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, Mt.
Mary Dunlap, daughter of Dr.; Alva Anderson He was born June 28, 1923 in Preston, Wash. the
daughter of Fred; Rodney Harol[...]or 34
Montrose Colo; Her remains are to be buried in Plains, years in the sawmill in Thompson Falls. He enjoyed
Mt.[...]d
July 13, 1925 - Her seven room house and 3 lots in fish and target practice. Rebuilding thin[...]a
Plains; another seven room house and some lots in favorite pastime. He was willing to help[...]hem
12-13 and Home Sub- division Blk 81 Salt Lake City, how to do things. He was loved by many an[...]Josh.
associated with Messrs Rinard and Houghland in the Private family services were held,[...]ims on Prospect creek Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
left on Monday for Goldfi[...]Anderson
Information from their marriage license in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]oyed here about all
Alingen, Sweden; now residing in Thompson, Mt.; summer, left on[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (49)[...], where they expect to
Malmberg, two star players in last season’s base ball make their home. Me[...]n the
on Tuesday after spending the winter months in dinky engines at the power camp. (The[...]ater
Illinois. Both young men are anxious to stay in retired from service.)
Thompson again this year. Will doubtless be seen in
Thompson uniforms when the base ball season warms[...]Local Interest - Eric Anderson, who has been in the
Malmberg, the base ball players, left yesterd[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dak., in response to a summons to appear for military
Frid[...]service. He will be sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa.
of the former Thompson ball tossers, arrived in town
this week and is now getting his long arm in shape for Etta Viola Anderson[...]Mrs. B. F. Butler. The marriage was recorded in book
Anderson, pitcher, and Ode Malmberg, fielder, for the 1 page 137 in the county courthouse in Coeur d’Alene,
local baseball team, have been s[...]b. Frank Anderson
6, 1972 in the Whitepine Cemetery, Whitepine, Mt.[...]in Spokane. He plans to establish his residence here[...]for
evening at the Anderson - Eastwood apartments inin Thurs. June 14, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Frank
this city who sincerely regret their departure.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (50)[...]ice employee as of Sept
railroad man who has been in the service of the N.P. 15, 1915 .
for 18 ye[...]to the regional forest service headquarters in Missoula,
Trout Creek last week while attempting to board a Mt., to be included in their 4th Volume of ‘Early Days
moving train. He lost an arm and a leg badly crushed, in the Forest Service’ - I arrived in Thompson Falls,
and is being cared for at the hos[...]ctory has him with a tree surgery company in Wheeling, W. Va.,
in Thompson Falls - 1915 Polk does not have Gus[...]ed the Cabinet mountains on
Forest Service head in Thompson Falls, Mont. mapping assignme[...]was ever a place in the world where peace and
Id[...]tranquility reigned it was Thompson Falls in the early
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]Ida Anderson, whose I arrived there in the late evening, about the middle
untimely death[...]estimable disappointed when I checked in at the Ward Hotel and
qualities and came here abo[...]nn., where her hydroelectric plant completed in 1914. I registered and
parents are farmers, and w[...]f Waitsburg, The next 5 years I lived in Thompson Falls, I don’t
Wash., who forwarded wo[...]aitsburg, Wash. doors on our house. In fact, Jack Bowen and I had 3
The Spokesman-Review of Aug. 9th has the rooms in the Ward Hotel. One for sleeping, one for
followi[...]drowned at 2 o’clock they had a fire in the hotel and most of the rooms were
yesterday at[...]rton, Agnes Ruckle and Miss down the street in storage. They had been heaved out
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (51)[...]to inspire loyalty and high performance in spite of a
passed it the second highest in the region. No credit to paucity of funds and l[...]ce and the Civil Service Commission gave in my book was a real diplomat, judge, jury and
you[...]ouple months getting acquainted headquartered in Noxon, Montana, on the old Cabinet
and especially[...]quarters. They had a bar Supervisor. In those days of manual performance,
reminiscent of[...]beer, and moonshine for 25 cents a shot. eye. In the fall of 1920 Supervisor Baker sent me to
You[...]g from the local banker on Winter had set in and there was already about 8 inches
down. That winter I participated in the home talent of snow up and down the va[...]though it was
show. I had the stage all by myself in which I only 40 miles from Thompson F[...]ckboard. Our
everybody had to have a special name in those days. I buckboard ride terminated at t[...]road on the north side of the Clark Fork river in those
Kid. Amongst these characters was Red Sheri[...]was
Snyder. There were still a few remittance men in the suspended better than a hundred feet over the river and
west in the early ‘20's. Judge Nippert, or Nip, as his had quite a belly in it, so when you started out you
friends called hi[...]eed until you got about two-thirds of the
someone in the Gamble family from the soap firm of w[...]handline your way up to the
Procter & Gamble back in Ohio was paying Nippert to anchor tree on[...]Nip. When he highway 200 now) At this time in 1921 the wagon
first arrived from the east he too[...]again about 2 miles further on. Even though we
In the early 20's I heard much about those hearty[...]dians of Uncle Sam’s National Forest classified in hikin’ chance, so we hiked on down the rive[...]ey-drinkin’ character. Another very long; in fact, the job of getting there and back to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (52)[...]I. V. left Thompson Falls for an assignment in
hadn’t gone very far before we saw a trail where California, this was the article in the local paper -
somebody had dragged a deer dow[...]ger Thurs. July 9,
within the past several hours. In those days Forest 1925 Thompson Falls, Mt[...]is to follow.” Ben didn’t seem too interested in it; in 22, 1974 - Ledger Lines by K. A. E. - “If I h[...]ot trail down the side of the mountain, Plains in the 1920' or attending Spokane’s Expo ‘74
slipping in snow here and there. In about 1/4 of a mile today, I’d pick the Pla[...]king affair with log Anderson, now residing in Spokane compares the
barns and an all-log house.[...]ust on the uphill side of the barn. I said to in progress in Spokane.
Ben. “I wouldn’t be a bit surprised[...]ed
is hung up inside the barn. Maybe we should go in and Anderson. He came to Thompson Falls in 1921 to
pick it up so we have the evidence.” In those days we being his forestry career fol[...]ere “a lot of
probably we’ll find the venison in there, but before we fun.” the park area long the railroad tracks were filled
go in, I want to tell you something about this family with Indian tepees and they came dressed in full
down there.” Then he proceeded to give me their regalia. The main fairgrounds were in their present
name, and said, “You know Jim has[...]day pictures and flipped through pages
the doctor in Spokane, and she came back here and pic[...]think it would be a terrible calamity if we went in passes in western Sanders County.
there and made an arrest;[...]_______.
completed our journey back to Noxon. All in all it J. J., married Alice ____ July[...], jury and advocate all Dec. 29, 2008 in the cremation.
wrapped up in one package. S[...]alls, Mt. Dec.
I. V. joined the American Legion in 1921 paying his 25, 2008 - (two pictures of J. J. In his obituary) - J. J.
dues to 1925.[...]la Community Medical Center from natural
teaching in the Thompson Falls schools.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (53)[...]53

J. was born March 17, 1942 in Thompson Falls, James Gerald Anderson died in 1987.
Montana, to Arthur and Annie Anders. He resided in Orla died Oct. 16, 2001 Salem, Ore.
Tho[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
a commercial painter in western Montana. In the late Nov. 29, 2001 - Former Thompson Fa[...]the owned the Marshall Wells Hardware Store in
many children in his wife’s care when she operated a Thomp[...]red from her Orla was born Oct. 24, 1922 in Holdfast,
career. J. and Alice were married on Ju[...]brother Nursing. She worked as a cadet nurse in Belfast, N.D.
Earl and his wife Irene, brother Al[...]She worked at the Methodist Retirement Home in
her husband Walt, and his stepdaughters Cindy[...]ial Gardens. A married Sept. 3, 1949 in Portland, Ore. They lived in
reception will follow in Sunset’s community room. J. western Montana, first in Ronan and then Thompson
loved to fish, so his ash[...]Wash., for three years, and then settled in Salem in
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial[...]t Association or James preceded her in death in 1987.
Humane Society of Western Montana. Survivors include daughters and son-in-laws, Mirth[...]na and Jorgina Moore of Anacortes, Wash; and
home in Butte, on April 26. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Angeles and Roger Wykes of Bend, Ore.
resided in Thompson about two years ago and have[...]o
many friends here who will sympathize with them in Herb Brunken of Calimesa, Ca. She was preceded in
their loss.[...]Orla was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease in
James Gerald Anderson[...]James married Orla Maxine Larson Sept. 3, 1949 in had a ready pen to communicate with[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (54)[...]o Rev. Timothy Martin Anderson 20th, 1860 in Prophetstown, Illinois and passed away
(born Canada) and Mary Peck (born city of New on Nov. 8, 1944 in Thompson Falls, Mt. When sixteen
York, NY). His s[...]1] Esther; 2] Sarah; 3] Isadora. Iowa where his father had been called to pastor the[...]nada. As an adult he was a to Woodstock, Iowa. It was here that he met Miss
“circuit rider Mi[...]hurch until Sarah Anna Spring, whom he married in 1894, the
he moved to Greene, Iowa. Timothy married three wedding service[...]had Anderson took his bride to Rockwell City, Iowa where
one daughter, Lydia L. born July 4, 1845 wh[...]rch 20, 1846. In 1910 they moved to Hurdfield, N. Dakota where
T[...]Mary E. Peck Dec. 22, 1868 Odd Fellows in 1902. He was active in the local lodge
and they had the two boys; 1] Jes[...]ng Feb. 18, 1894 Florence, preceded him in death. He is survived by his
Woodstock, Iowa. They had the following children: 1] widow,[...]Mrs.
Orville Frances, born May 23, 1895 Rockwell City, Ia. Gladys Lacock of Eddy, Mt.; Mrs. Maree[...]Ruth Austin of Whitepine, Mt.;
24, 1897 Rockwell City, Ia. (Edgar Lacock); 3] Arthur Mrs. Esther H[...]t, Oregon, Mrs. Lilly
Alva Jan. 18, 1899 Rockwell City, Ia. (Anna Ruth Brake of Thompson Falls[...]ren.
Marich); 4] Maree Mary Aug. 9, 1900 Rockwell City, “Dad” as he was known to his deare[...]ated, and as he always said so often, he
Rockwell City, Ia. (Art Hamann); 7] Lilly May July never had an enemy.
24, 1908 Rockwell City, Ia. (Floyd A. Brake) Sarah died[...]. (Section 25 lot #24 near Jessie)
Border Plains, Iowa to William E. Spring (of Pa.) and
Margaret E. Swe[...]ement of the Thompson Hotel Cafe
for a years term in 1937. changed th[...]Dr. of the cafe has been remodeled and improved in
G. S. Frogner signed it.[...]s will be served at all hours of the day
11, 1944 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (55)[...]el Cafe for all the good things He settled in Burke, Idaho and later resided in
to eat.[...]Leslie died 1959 and is buried in Thompson Falls
Lee Anderson[...]Alice married the second time to Herbert R. Jones in
Falls, Mt. Wed. Aug. 1, 1934 - Local Happenings -[...]eur
account of the critical illness of her father-in-law d’Alene. Mrs. Jones, the former Alice A[...]Anderson burial March 30. Her obituary was in the local Idaho
Leslie was born Feb. 17, 1904 S[...]hompson River near their Samaritan Center in Silverton, Idaho. Memorial
mining operation, the[...]complete all of his presiding.
school years in the local school, graduating from high Mrs. Jones was born Feb. 26, 1908 in Van Buren,
school.[...]went to work for the Forest She moved to Burke in 1926 with husband Les
Service for a time. Anderson, and then to Wallace in 1946. She held the
Leslie married Alice Ouellet[...]zen’s Utilities for 23
Wallace, Id. (The record in the Sandpoint, Bonner years, retiring in 1973. She enjoyed playing pinochle
County Courtho[...]league. She was married to Herbert R. Jones in 1949.
Leighty, Justice of the Peace. Wit: J. E. White and L. He preceded her in death in 1989.
W. Richter.[...]She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister
Leslie and his[...]ardware store, which Good Samaritan Center in Silverton. Shoshone
also included selling appliances and had gas pumps Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
and coal in storage.
In 1930 Thompson Falls had a severe dry spell with[...]Monday where he will continue in Sen. Donlan’s
Thompson Falls school re[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (56)[...]17, 1917 - Local Items - Nels Anderson is all in Montana PM Meridian.
spending a few days in town after a busy winter as The Weekly Mo[...]r from about 15
not made any plans for other work in the immediate miles up the river, was in town last Saturday and
future. “Just taking it[...]se, Thompson Falls, Mt. -
Robert was enumerated in the 1880 federal census in Tom Anderson of Sloan, Mt.; 24 years of age bo[...]not previously married - married to -
father born in New Jersey and mother NY.; wife Dorothy[...]Thompson Falls, - Married - At high noon in the office
Severt Anderson[...]own home; that he
immigrated to the United States in 1894 and is W. H. A[...]as if
Severt Anderson’s Will of Dec. 2, 1947 in Will something might be done with this great mine in the
Book 2 page 9 lists his nephews, Georg[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (57)[...]eich Feb. 11, 1946 Missoula, Obituary is in the Plainsman, Jan. 17, 1991.
Mt., and they had t[...]ompson California. His parents were born in Missouri.
Falls, Mt.[...]services for William was enumerated in the 1880 federal census
Walter A. “Walt” Andersen, 68 if Thompson Falls in Township 24 Spokane Co., Wash. Page 43A, with
wer[...]s Anderson, farmer, 45 years born
Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls with the Rev. NY, father born in New Jersey and mother NY.; wife
David Olson offic[...]. 42 born Missouri, father Ky, mother
Service was in charge of arrangements. Virgin[...]Calif.; 3] George 14 years Calif; 4] William
home in Thompson Falls.[...]lie Johnsen Andersen. After graduating In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls,
from high school, he served in the U.S. Army Air Missoula Co., Mt. (Jun[...]1, 1904 Accession # MTMTAA 065627
Anderson worked in the woods and for Montana - BLM Seri[...]Lot 1 (NWNW Quarter; Lot 2 (SWNW Quarter); Lot
In 1964, he moved his family to Thompson Falls 3 (NWSW Quarter); Lot 4 (SWSW Quarter) all in
where he worked as an operator at the Montana Pow[...]Plant. Upon his Meridian.
retirement in 1987, he was honored for over 31 yeas of The[...]d Dan of
Thompson Falls; a brother, Carl Andersen in Costa Eula Andrews (Sisty[...]pbell, who is
attending the University of Montana in Missoula; George Andrew[...]George Andrews -
A brother, Wilbur preceded him in death while Study Telegraphy in Spokane.
serving in the military during World War II.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (58)[...]Leanna E. (Dempsey) Andrew in 1941 because of ill health and moved to Missoula,[...]Mt. to live with her parents.
her father born in Ill., and her mother in Indiana. She was a member of the Methodis[...]ooks Club.
widow; that she is living with her son-in-law Harold Marion died Thursday April 11,[...]a Andrews
Leanna died July 1932 her obituary is in the Martha Andrews was born to Leann[...]listed as a stenographer for the Power City Laundry.
Marion Andrews was born Jan. 17, 1910[...](see #1 Richard Florin; #2 James Wollaston, #3
Iowa to Raymond S. Andrews.[...]nd hope has been employed at the Union Cafe in Thompson
she will soon be able to use her talents again in her Falls, was at the home during the absence[...]is) Andrews
Marion died Thursday April 11, 1963 in Missoula, Vernon ‘Dutch’ Gilmore And[...]ssoulian, Fri. April 12, 1963 - Marion in Mt., and Anna E. Dempsey.
Andrews - Marion was bo[...]Sept. 12, 1918 World War I draft record # 3187,
Iowa to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Andrews (who in Deer Lodge, Mt. - Vernon Gilmore Andrew, residing
1963 were residing in Missoula, Mt.) She moved with in Deer Lodge, Mt; 18 years of age; born Sept. 19,
her parents to Harlowton in 1916 and to Denton, Mt. 1899; laborer for the AMCC, Anaconda; nearest
in 1924. She attended schools in Denton and was relative: son of A. E. A[...]m height,
graduated from Montana Wesleyan college in Helena medium build; blue colored eyes; dark colored hair.
in 1932 with a major in music and education. She also Vernon and Marjorie Bemis were married March 10,
attended college in Iowa and did post graduate work at 1928 Thompson Falls, Mt. and had the following
Montana State university and Iowa State University. children: 1] Sharon Aug. 15, 1945 (Ronald Schillings
Marion taught school in Roy and Thompson Falls, son: Ronal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (59)[...]Co. - 1915 Polk no longer has him listed.
in Thompson Falls, were white and neither had been
m[...]Commissioner - R. W. Angevine, who is engaged in
The 1915 Thompson Falls, Polk directory has[...]isted as a laborer. in town with his family, says the Missoulian. Mr.[...]the race for commissioner at the
he did not serve in any wars. coming city election. (Residence Missoula).
Vernon died Aug 3, 1966 with burial in the The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]son, Fred, who has been taking a course in law, will
morning in St. Patrick hospital in Missoula following complete his studies - Sen[...]Friday Aug. 9, 1912 - front page - Angevine gets
Survivors include the widow, Marjorie and two[...]re he
Marjorie died April 4, 1975 and is buried in the has been awarded a large grading contr[...]Thompson
Marjorie B. Andrews, 69, who died Friday in the river irrigating ditch and was a re[...]Plains hospital, were conducted Tuesday afternoon in is again in the race for police commissioner for the
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints here. city of Missoula.
Burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery under the
direction of the[...]ford Angst
Mrs. Andrews was born Sept. 16, 1905 in Plains. Clifford son of Oscar Angst and[...]Rolla Angst noted that Clifford died of leperacy in
in Thompson Falls. He died Aug. 3, 1966. the 30's or 40's. He was in the Navy and was stationed
Marjorie Bemis Andrews was the daughter of in the Pacific where he contacted the disease. He wa[...]Creek near Plains until moving to Thompson
Falls in 1910. She taught in Eastern Montana and Dudley D. & Cl[...]Dudley D. Angst was born April 19, 1871 in
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Sharon[...]ra Waid, Gardena, Ca., The family lived in Waumandee, Wisconsin and that
and Mrs. Bet[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (60)[...]fe of the little baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley
City, Osborne Co., Kansas to Addison N. Coleman[...]their own home; he was 25 years of age at
united in marriage at 6 o’clock on Christmas Eve at[...]Mrs. A. N. he is a farmer and has never served in a war.
Coleman, near Thompson, Judge J. C. McGinnis Clarabell died May 31, 1950 with burial in the local
performing the ceremony.[...]emetery
Information from their marriage license in the listing notes death as 1956).
Missou[...]rn Waumanda,
Buffalo Co., Wisconsin; now residing in Thompson Elmer An[...]bell Coleman.
white; 17 years of age born Osborne City, Osborne The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Co., Kansas; now residing in Thompson Falls, Friday Nov. 5, 1909[...]urial
Clara Belle Coleman was born 1873 Osborne City, was in the buried in the Noxon cemetery, Noxon, Mt.
Osborne Co., Kansa[...]living North of town, passed away at the Hotel in
Waumandee, Wis. in response to a telegram received Noxon on T[...]ed was for the last year he had been in Noxon where he was
responsible for the mot[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (61)[...]ss. in the Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson
We exte[...]hy Falls, Mt. - Gaylord Dale Angst of Thompson
in their bereavement.[...]arter and Felix G. Carter.
Gaylord Angst residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; Gaylord died May[...]n Thompson Falls, Mt. to burial May 15, 1971 in the Sunset Memorial Park.
Oscar Angst and Gertrud[...]e, Tuesday morning. He was born June 11, 1910 in
Pierce Co., Washington to Wilford H. Leonard and[...]married - logged and worked as a mechanic in that area.
married July 23, 1934 Thompson Falls, Mt. by J. P. On March 1, 1941, he married Elma Park in
Sheridan, Justice of the Peace. Witnesses: Beth Bemis Thompson Falls. He moved to Missoula in June 1945
and Milton J. Brown.[...]Elizabeth Jane Goodwin Powell (born in Indiana). The
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson family lived in Waumandee, Wisconsin and that is
Falls, Mt. Wed.[...]Turilla Jane
moving to Dixon where they will work in the 1875; 3] Cora Ellen 1881 - 1939;[...]e He married Mary L (or Ann) Thomas in 1893. They
Angst, defaulted by her failure[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (62)[...]pson Falls Polk directory has him
baby was buried in the Fraternal cemetery section 18 listed a[...]y 12, 1911 - page 3 - The Mayor
parents were born in Switzerland. announced the discharge of G. W. Angst as town
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls,[...]were out the river.
participating in the honor of the Fourth of July. - The[...]f was that it was set on fire as no fire was left in Friday Jan. 23, 1914 - page 3 - Born to Mrs. an[...]Posters listed as Public Administrator in Thompson Falls.
announcing the event will be circ[...]ccepted. D. H. Near was voted
wife, whose home is in Wisconsin, arrived in to fill the vacancy.
Thompson Mond[...]rothers, G. W. Dudley and Oscar Angst. Their stay in Polk directory.
Thompson is indefinite as M[...]cide to remain Mary Angst has a plot in the Fraternal cemetery,
permanently.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (63)[...]ton Angst was born February 22, engaged in clearing away what had been thrown down,
1895 Wau[...]urned quickly and went to Angst,
with his parents in 1899 when he was almost five thinking h[...]three feet long which had evidently fallen
passed in this city. He was the eldest of a family of and struck[...]r and rushed the
His schooling was all obtained in the Thompson victim to the hospital, wh[...]he last year when he began upon a was crushed in at the base of the brain, and no hope
course in a correspondence school, taking up electrical[...]d from the M. E. Church with the
His work while in school was marked by ambitious Rev. F. E.[...]rs. O. A.
Herbert died Oct. 5, 1915 with burial in the IOOF Hohman, sister of Walter, D.D., a[...]915 week or so. She is also a sister - in-law of Al Hohman
front page col 1- Herbert Angst[...]ive Angst was born the daughter of Dudley D.
this city, was fatally injured last Wednesday morning,[...]r Jay & Gertrude W. (Blackman) Angst
died at 3:30 in the afternoon.[...]Oscar ‘Ottie’ Jay was born Jan. 30, 1877 in
Foreman Dave Cochrane, was engaged in taking down Waumandee, Buffalo Co., Wisc[...]for the gravel and cement to The family lived in Waumandee, Wisconsin and that
feed the concrete m[...]d. He was one of ten
watchman to keep the workmen in that vicinity away known children:[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (64)[...]hompson Falls Polk directory has him
He arrived in the Thompson Falls area in 1905 when listed.
he came from Arcadia, Wis., to homestead on an He is not listed in the 1917-1918 Thompson Falls
eighty acre piece of[...]ll men under 40 years of age
Oscar was residing in Thompson when he and had to register[...]scar’s draft
Gertrude W. Blackman where married in July 4, 1907 card Sept. 12, 1918: resides Thompson Falls, Mt.;
in Plains, Mont., and they had the following childre[...]. Church Gertrude and Oscar were divorced in March 26,
officiating at the marriage. The marria[...]man was born about 1888 Britton, not fought in any war. Gaylord is also a laborer at old
Marshal[...]Lottie jobs.
Steele. She was teaching school in Thompson Falls in Ottie/Oddie always carried a pocket ful[...]Trout Creek. It was at one of the dances in Trout
Friday Feb. 28, 1908 - Mrs. Gertrude Angst[...]It was a beautiful ranch. He
wife, whose home is in Wisconsin, arrived in also owned a home in town.
Thompson Monday night for a visit with the[...]rothers, G. W. Dudley and Oscar Angst. Their stay in Burdette
Thompson is indefinite as Mr. Adleba[...]Polk directory lists him. husband has rooms in the Woodman hall. Mr. Angst is
The 1911 Thompso[...]3 - Miss Ellen Blackman They farmed until in the 1930's, when Oscar began
came down from the F[...], 1911 - front page - Born to Mr. and 1940 in the Whitepine Cemetery, Whitepine, Mt.
Mrs[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (65)[...]tal January 29, 1876 and came to Sanders county in 1900
in Missoula on Wednesday, December 11.[...]his residence
Mike Schall. The body was interred in the Whitepine created comment every year fr[...], 1876 at Mrs. Angst preceeded him in death by only a month.
Germantown, Wisconsin. She[...]Surviving include a son, Gaylord Angst, and five
in 1894 and came west in 1905 and homesteaded near grandchildren of[...]Nellie M. Waring. p.m., in the Community Congregational church with
Joseph Burdett died in 1931 and she remarried to O. the Rev. Olah Moore presiding. Burial will be in the
J. Angst of Thompson Falls, and had resided a[...]f Vallejo, California, and Gertrude died in 1985 at San Bernidino, California.
her husband, O[...]The Burdett family was one of the first to settle in Oswald Walter Angst
the Trou[...]dium height; medium build; gray eyes; light brown
in 1945, where his job was in charge of the cars that colored hair.
haul lo[...]s accepted the position
Oscar died June 8, 1959 in Missoula, Mt., at the age of assistant to the[...]n by the departure of Ossie Angst.
Falls, City cemetery. (Section 2, lot 9 block 5). T[...]e eight - News of
11, 1959- Oscar Angst, 83, Dies in Missoula; Services Local Interest - Ossie Ang[...]n
Friday - Oscar Angst, 83, died Monday afternoon in a Wednesday for Seattle, the trip being made[...]ince Ossie hopes to be able to enlist in the navy upon his
March. Mr. Angst was bor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (66)[...]omas. resignation effective Aug. 1 to the City Council
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Monday night in a letter read by Mayor David Haase.
Friday Nov. 5[...]owing information: now residing Rt. No 1 In accepting Applegate’s resignation, Mayor Haase[...]ght; medium build; brown colored H. Davis in 1959, the department acquired its new
hair.[...]ne Co., Ore. Charles died Oct, 27, 1977 in Plains, Mt., with
burial Oct. 31, 1977 in the Fraternal cemetery.,[...]- page 3 - Vanetta Angst returned Nov. 25, 1987 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson
home Monday, after spending the week in Spokane, Falls, Mt., section 30 lot # 11.[...]Minn., as her informant) Her obituary is in the
Violet Angst[...]1917/1918. expect to stay in the vicinity of Priest River until the[...]a month.
Lloyd Applebury was a carriage setter in April of The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]e and Rose Markley.
Grace was born June 16, 1900 in Minnesota to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (67)[...]1983 Missoula, Mont. where he had resided in Western Montana since 1918, coming
was cremated. in that year from Wapello, Iowa, where he was born
Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]rchibald - John Lewis Archibald, 63, died Jan. 17 in of Drummond, a past patron of Margaret Cummings
a house fire at his home in Missoula. chapter No. 57, Ord[...]nton; three
his early childhood east of Missoula, in the daughters, Mrs. Richard Roth, De[...]ilitary service during Clara Pease, Wapello, Iowa; one brother, Miller
World War II and in Korea, he worked for the railroad Archibald,[...]Lilly Mae died Nov. 26, 1981 with burial in the
April 24, 1957 he married Florence Mace at[...]emetery, Missoula, Mt.
Superior. The couple lived in Missoula most of their
married life.[...]n. 9, 1935 - Local Happenings -
He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Clark; a Gaylord Arme[...]family suggests that memorials be burial in Wapato, Washington.
made to the American Cancer A[...]rence 26, died at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Last
March 28, 1919 - died Feb. 4, 1997[...]meling was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R.
Wapello, Iowa. Armel[...]Gaylord graduated from the local high school in 1932.
1950 Missoula cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]9, 1950 page 7 Montana and received a degree in business
col. 2 - W. O. Archibald of Clinton Dies[...]Upon graduation from the university he was
in that community early Thursday.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (68)[...]l Happening - Mrs. H.
power plant. He was engaged in this occupation at the R. Armeling returned[...]attending a funeral of an uncle at Miles City, her old
Funeral services were held Tuesday aft[...]g from newspaper) son of M&M H.
Beautiful flowers in profusion were heaped upon the R. Armeling[...]an Emile Mignery officiating. He passed away in
uncle, of Miles City were in attendance. Missoula after an e[...]bie, Harold Dean graduate of the U. of M. in business administration. At
and Glenn Larson of T[...]Mt. Wed. April 3, 1935 - H. R. Armeling,
engaged in business. c[...]rd was a fine young man and had a host of
friends in this community. The Armeling family[...]t.
Gaylord’s Armeling’s death was a tragedy in every Thursday Jan. 25, 1917 - front page col 2 - Death of
sense of the word. He was in the prime of life, had a Hiram Armstrong - U[...]died Monday at the Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane.
fruitfulness and accomplishment of life.[...]ll further than Spokane.
things expected in life. The dec[...]t for 20 years. When R. A. learned of
father born in Germany and mother in Penn. the brother’s presence in the hospital he went to visit
Henry married Ros[...]riday Aug 18, 1905 - Jack Armstrong, who has been
in Illinois and mother in Wisc. cooking at the c[...]employed by the government surveyors as cook in one
list, there is a Henry Armeling enumerated -[...]1881. (Not sure he is our Henry).
They arrived in Thompson Falls late 1929 early John[...]m?
Agricultural Agent; and that he has not fought in any The 1880 federal census, Precinct 4, B[...]e flew into one of his eyes destroying his vision in mother SC; wife Carrie born 34 Tenn, father NC[...]er Tenn; children: 1] Laura 12, Tex; 2] William
In 1933-34 Rose was President of Woman’s Cl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (69)[...]al on Tuesday with a badly
This is the item ran in the local paper - “Sanders bruised foot a[...]gnal Thur Oct. 1, 1908 - Judge Pruden of in the woods. He was employed swamping and in
Thompson married at Eddy, Mrs. Nordman and J. D.[...]rmstrong vs. John D. carrying his head in bandages. A sugar bowl is said to
Armstrong.[...]t the Montana standard
1916 book 1, paged 582 678 in the Sanders County mine, and accused said Mottner of striking him in the
Courthouse.[...]Armstrong was prejudiced in the case, Judge William P. Meany
The Sanders Co[...]. Martin Armstrong of hearing.
Kansas City, who for several years past has been[...]Plains were Dolon thought he
devoting his efforts in evangelistic work, preached to could be a fai[...]M. E. Church last sentence to 30 days in jail and $100.)
Sunday. He arrived here early in the week and stayed He is not list[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (70)[...]arch 4, 1946 Ronan Methodist, burial in Conrad Memorial
Missoula, Mt.[...]father was deceased by 1930, but he had been born in
Montana to Pete Arnold and Greta May Richard - he[...]d now widowed - Olive was a teacher in the Public school in 1930.
married to Annabelle Folch of Eddy, Montana[...]Rod served in the Navy during the Vietnam war,
Annabelle Folc[...]anhattan, actually having served two terms in that country.
Kansas to Joe W. Folch and Esther O[...]ursday - Homer
Mankato, Minn, her father was born in Alsace Wilder Arnold, 81 died Thursday afternoon at the
Lorraine and her mother in Germany. home of his son, R[...]ss. He had been bedridden for the past two years.
in Minn., the marriage was Dec. 19, 1885 Mankato,[...], born about He was born Sept. 10, 1880 in Crestwell, Colo.
1902 Minn.[...]of his wife, Ella Viola, he came to
Herman died in 1914. Thompson Falls to live in 1955 with his son and
1930 federal census first ward Thompson Falls, daughter-in-law. He and his wife were married in
town page 11B April 3-4 #20-20 notes that she is[...]her Mr. Arnold had been a rancher in Colorado.
daughters are teachers in the public school. Surviving in addition to the son are a brother, Orlo,
The Sa[...]one of the 2001 Sheriff’s calendars: Volunteer in the
Mittag. They were on their way to join Miss V[...]rial Sept. 29, 1957 and held officer position in these organizations. He
in the Conrad cemetery, Kalispell, Mt. has been in law enforcement over 15 years, a graduate
Ronan[...]Mrs. Josephine s. the F.B.I. Command College in 1995 and 1998, “The
Arnold, 96 years of age die[...]Finfrock, Ronan and Rodney began working in law enforcement in 1984.
Mrs. Clay Parker, Libby; ½ sister Charles[...]nine years.
Mankato, Mn. Moved to Columbus in 1923 from
Heron Lake, Mn. Lived in Thompson Falls from 1929 Rodney Eugene & Dralin Arnold
- 1933, then to Libby. Moved in 1946 to Ronan to live Gene was born July 5,[...]to Rodney Sr. and Alma Arnold.
on Dec. 19, 1885 in Mankato, Mn. He died in 1914. He was married April 20, 1968 in Hawaii to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (71)[...]ntier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April
here in Thompson Falls, Mont. He then went on to[...]ree - Local news - Johnnie Arthur,
serve two year in the U. S. Navy between 1966 - 1968. the deputy sheriff, is watchful and zealous in the[...]Ashley
father was born in Minn. Ed Fit[...]to Neil Fullerton on April
Verda was a teacher in the Public school in 1930. 20, 1966, Neil added a note that th[...]and so forth, but was not around Thompson Falls in
Allen was residing in Thompson Falls in 1920 when Ed’s time. Ashley took up a c[...]rican Legion for that Ashley Creek about in the 70's (1870's) and built the
year.[...]first trail up Ashley Creek as a short cut route to the
Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]ay a deal was Ranger noted in January 30, 1939 - “Ashley Creek -
consummated whereby the controlling interest in the Tributary of Clark Fork River, Thompson Falls, 21 &
Thompson State Bank of this city passed to the 22 N., R. 29W - The be[...]present cashier, will remain, at as living in Thompson. - not listed in 1915 Polk
least for some time, with the institution. Mr. Arnot is a directory.
man of wide experience in the banking business and
this, with his never fai[...]tte will remain interest shown by the City of Thompson Falls.
while Mr. Arquette goes to Seattle to seek I was in the CCC camp on the Thompson River for
employment[...]about two weeks in the spring of 1940 I believe. I got[...]ere shipped to Camp 939 at
Chester is mentioned in the newspaper article Fort Pec[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (72)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

I stayed in the CCC for a full year and it was the their[...]job with the Flathead Atherton was born in Iowa and was around 64 years of
Irrigation Project of[...]m which I retired age. He married Mrs. Atherton in 1932 in Chile, South
37 years later.[...]America. At that time the Hind family was living in
Thank you for reviving an interest in one of the most that country in the employ of the ACM. Mr. Atherton
useful and be[...]been in charge of mines in Turkey, Russia and Italy.[...](Robins) Atherton Atherton have lived in Hot Springs managing their
Sewall T. Atherton w[...]ment house since 1932.
his parents were also born in Ohio. As soon as Mrs. Ath[...]she
There was a Sewall Trueax Atherton residing in will accompany her daughter, Mrs. Hind,[...]uring the registration for the latter’s home in Florida.
World War I draft; This Sewall noted tha[...]Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt.
in Marshalltown, Iowa. Will Book 1,[...]rtificate # 1235
Sewall and Lenora were married in 1932 Chile, with informant R. R. Robins[...]Ledger, Thompson
Lenora and Sewall were living in the community Falls, Mt. Wednesday June[...]the time of her death. in Hot Springs, Montana last Saturday following a
Sewall died Feb. 1, 1941 in Hot Springs, Mont. and brief illness. She su[...]s born at Greensfield, S. D. June 24, 1871,
#1192 in the Sanders County Courthouse). (Wild Rose and crossed the plains with her parents in 1881 to
cemetery listing has Sewall’s birth as[...]den spell personally farmed 500 acres of land in Madison
of sickness, at his home in Hot Springs. county. Later she m[...]fe, Mrs. S. T. Springs. Mr. Snodderly died in 1930, and she went to
Atherton, who is at present[...]e, South America, to reside with a daughter, Mrs.
in a Missoula hospital.[...]ately notified and returned Atherton died in 1941.
from Florida for the burial and to be with[...]il Correia of Libby,
Funeral services were held in Thompson Falls, the and a brother Ralph Rob[...]Funeral services were conducted Monday at the M.
in the Hind family burial plot in the Wild Rose E. Church in Thompson Falls. Music was provided by
ceme[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (73)[...]W. E. Hyatt, F. P. Smith, The Ledger joins in extending congratulations and
H. R. Smith, Harry[...]wishes them all happiness.
Springs. Burial was in the family plot at the Wild Rose Maggie Smith[...]ce Bert Hind was the Chester Scott born in Canada and who died 1897. His
Superintendent of the Power Plant at Thompson when burial was in the Plains, cemetery, Plains, Mt. They
it was fir[...]Power Co. - 1917/1918 Polk has
who have made this city their home for some time, left him listed as a[...]Falls, Mt.
locate permanently. Mr. Atkins worked in the Thurs. Sept. 22, 1916 - Too Good[...]Atkins.
Frank M. Atkins was born Jan. 21, 1879 Iowa City, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Johnson Co., Iowa to Robert Atkin and Martha Thurs. Ju[...]Frank married Margaret Jane Scott Nov. 29, 1915 in Atkins, and her many friends here and at Pla[...]- F. completed a nurse’s training course in Sibley hospital
M. Atkin of Thompson Falls, Mt.;[...]is now a full fledged nurse.
age born about 1878 Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa to Margaret died Oct. 23, 1948 Missoula w[...]d by 1915) and Martha Phillips Oct. 26, 1948 in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.
- he had not bee[...]pringfield, Ohio. She was a
married Nov. 29, 1915 in Thompson Falls, Mont. The member of the Re[...]his many Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be in the Missoula
friends a happy surprise, Monday evening, when he Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the chapel until
led to the matrimonial[...]F. E. Dodds. Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin, old in Plains. Obituary in the Plainsman June 29, 1950.
friends of the contr[...]treet died Sunday evening at a Missoula
the river in a cottage recently built by Mr. Atkins. hospital. He had resided in Missoula since 1917 and
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (74)[...]oyed as an automobile mechanic. His wife, in Thomson Falls last week on furlough from the Navy
Marageret, died here in October of 1948. to visit with h[...]aby. George is a Navy radio
Mr. Atkins was born in Iowa, January 21, 1879, and man stationed on a large patrol plane. For some time
resided in Oregon, Washington, Livingston and prior to furlough he has been stationed in Iceland, on
Thompson Falls before coming to Misso[...]ev. T. W. Bennett officiating, and burial will be in Angeles, and together they arrived Wednesday[...]afternoon. They will make their home in the Foster[...]- Miss
Warren married Mary Gustin Nov. 2, 1914 in Elsie Aubachon is here from Lind, Wa[...]Information from their marriage license # 395 in the
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 36 years of age b[...]s County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. -
Nevada City, Nevada Co., California to William Eddy Geo[...]Thompson Falls,
Mary was born about 1878 Nevada City, Nevada Mont.; white; 24 years of age[...]married on May 17, 1917 in the St. James Church in[...]mpson Falls, Mt.
listed as a laborer - not listed in the 1917-1918 Polk. Thurs. May 17, 1917 - front[...]bride’s
Oct 8, formerly of Sanders, now living in California aunt, Milton Gaber and Isabel Dor[...]for a brief honeymoon trip. Later
George served in the Navy as a Radio man on patrol they will go to Livingston or some other point in the
Plane serving over Iceland.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (75)[...]tions.
Mona Elaine was born June 8, 1896 (1893) in Red Walter Aue
Lake[...]e Tuesday from near Glendive
where he is employed in construction work and is[...]y of the hospitality of “Mine Herr” Quinn and
in the Hamilton grocery store, recently passed a Civ[...]The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
in the Forest Service office at Thompson Falls as[...]engaged in the law business. Mr. Auger states that he
He f[...]acting as court stenographer at Grangeville in addition
which time he stated that he resided in Thompson to his law practice.
Falls. Tha[...]Adam Aulback & Mrs.
dark complexion, 5'11" in height, 195 pounds, black Adam went over[...]Murray, ID. in 1885 after he had established a[...]temporary newspaper in Belknap, Mt. later moving
Samuel H. & Grace[...]r and
At the time of her death, Grace had lived in owner of the Murray Sun and is well kn[...]ll continue to live at
Grace died Dec. 17, 1940 in Thompson Falls and Murray where he has resided for the last twenty seven
was buried Dec. 21, 1940 in the Wildrose cemetery years and still has[...]ificate #1177, will take up her residence in East Portland.
informant Mrs. James Jeannet of Pl[...]Id.)
Samuel M./H. died June 4, 1945 with burial in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (76)[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. In 1920 he joined the newly formed American
Friday A[...]d
the Ledger on Tuesday, having learned the trade in his June 26, 1924 at Missoula, Mt. They had t[...]f but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Oct 1995 residing in Seattle, King, Wash.; b} Jon who
A. L. Austin lef[...]erday for Missoula resided on 8 Oct 1995 in Thames, Missoula, Mt.; c}
where she will meet her[...]Tom; d} Mollie - Mollie resided on 8 Oct 1995 in
who is enroute from New Richmond, Wisconsin. Afte[...]aho. Mollie married George
a visit with relatives in Missoula, Mrs. Tatro will Breitsemeter in Boise, Ada, Idaho; e} Joe Austin.)
spend a portio[...]ony & Cleo Austin Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
The school records 1939[...]Evelyn Eiler County, Ca., Burial was in Healdsburg, Sonoma Co.,
Albert Clyde ‘Al’ A[...]amily lived at Fort Bragg, Calif.
homestead in Blue Slide area northwest of Thompson A[...]. Calif.after a long illness in the Sherwood Oaks
As a young man, he graduated[...]was cremated.
the Bierwagon place. He then worked in the woods as Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]lifornia - Albert Clyde Austin, 96, longtime area
in Italy during World War I, with his unit on the ea[...]th: Febr 16 1896 - 4. Natural Born - homestead in the Blue Slide area northwest of
5. Where born: T[...]exists on the Bierwagen place. he then worked in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]page 7 - Local Items - Albert the U.S. Army in Italy during the World War I.
Austin of Trout Creek was in town yesteday and from After returning home, he again worked in the woods
here went to Plains to take the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (77)[...]1867
the canadian line to the southern Idaho line in the Hamburg, Erie Co., New York to Albert[...]mall ranger stations, including the Coram in New York). His brother and sisters were: 1] Laura[...]of the Missoula office. He served with the In the 1880 federal census Hamburg, Erie Co., New
U.[...]e died Nov. 4, 1958. in New York as were his parents.
He and Evelyn Eil[...]ssey. Her parents were
Calif., a daughter, Helen, in California; a son, Richard born in West Virginia. (Her death certificate stated
Austin, in California; a brother Ray Austin, Mullan, t[...]randchildren and many great-grandchildren. in Virginia.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and Clyde and Dora[...], 1897
Audrey Doris Austin was born 18 Dec 1929 in Thompson, Mont.; 3] Warren Edward, M[...]Lodge Co., Mt., burial in same locale; 4] George
Audrey was counted in a census in 1930 in Harvey, Feb. 27, 1902 Thompson Fal[...]ried Wayne L. Blackman); 6] Eva Violet, Dec.
1948 in Thompson Falls, Mt. and they had the[...]noting her birth - The Sanders County Ledger,
in Sandpoint,Bonner,ID.; 2] George Harvey May 26,[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday Dec. 29, 1905 - A baby
1952 in Sandpoint, Bonner, ID. (George married[...]r the Clyde Austin’s. - 7]
Debra on 12 Jun 1982 in Seattle, King, Washington. Robert Dell Oc[...]pine cemetery, Whitepine, Mt.; 8] Ray
May 22,1953 in Chehalis, Lewis, Wa.; 4] Doris Egbert, June 1, 1913 - June 8,1999..
Audrey July 23, 1959 in Longview, Cowlitz, Wa. The Weekly M[...]3 - Mrs.
(Doris married Greg Still on 12 May 1978 in Seattle, Clyde Austin is mentioned.
King, W[...]for 160 acres on the
5] Twylla Jene Feb. 7, 1961 in Longview, Cowlitz, homestead act. - Acce[...]ion as follows:
Charles was born on 14 Sep 1916 in Emory, Aligout Parts Sec/[...]State Counties
Charles died on 10 Apr 1982 in Sect. Nr.
Long[...]SWNE 2/ 22-N 30-W No
1982 in Longview,Cowlitz,WA.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (78)[...]as a swamper and on Friday night was left in charge of
Montana PM MT Sanders[...]was given to Clyde and so was all the money in the cash register, about
on 142.9 acres homestead[...]Austin has disposed of
Lot #3 (SENW Quarter), all in Sec 34, 23N township, his interests in the Trout Creek meat market by his
30W Range Mont[...]nly had it a couple of months)
Clyde was listed in the 1905 Thompson Falls, Polk The Sanders[...]White Pine
has purchased NE1/4 of Section No. 12 in tp No 22 N. station. This week they were sta[...]mpson. expect to have the boat in operation this fall. About
Dora was given her t[...]by Joan M. Drazt; page:139; Greene-Ferry 1901- In
Sanders County Signal: A Weekly Journal of the[...]ed a partnership and for two years
1906 - Special in Signal. Thompson, Mont., Sept. operated[...]ution. The boat was
December 20, 1906 - Home News in Briefs - Clyde equipped with a reel and[...]Austin was a business visitor from Thompson early in always tied to the ferry for precaution.
the[...]north side of the
to be used for logging purpose in the woods of his river near where Clyde Au[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt.
March 28, 1907 - Home News in Briefs Hank Jarred Friday Nov. 3, 1911 -[...]ng with matches last
latter from Blue Slide, were in the city Wednesday. Friday afternoon, little Bobbie[...]ustin has purchased fellow was playing out in the yard, and had evidently
the saloon property in Trout Creek conducted until found a match[...]1908 - Clyde Austin’s saloon was were in school. Mrs. Austin heard the child’s scream
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (79)[...]beyond across the river and burial was made in Fairview
all help.[...]reill of Whitepine, delivering the had lived in the vicinity of Alger for more than 20
sermon. Mr[...]m are at the home ranch, and are thus deprived of
in Fairview cemetery near Whitepine. A large number[...]e entire a sister and brother.
community both in the section in which they live and She was beloved by all who knew her because of her
in Thompson Falls.[...]y ranch, near Trout Creek. The and children in their bereavement.
consideration was $8,000. Mr. Berry turning in his The Sanders County Independent Ledg[...]s. July 25, 1918 - page eight - News of
new place in a few days and Mr. Austin and family Loc[...]to Ernest
meadow and is one of the finest ranches in that Pauline. Mr. Austin will take the[...]stay with relatives in Washington and expects to make
The Sanders Coun[...]mpson Falls, Mt. a trip to his old home in New York during the coming
Friday March 12, 1915[...]s family Thursday for Houston, enlist in the near future.
Minnesota, where they will make[...]h 5, 1922 Whitepine,
future success and happiness in the scene of their Mt.; 2] Myrtle ca 1923[...]at the 1924 died Sept. 26, 1924 with burial in the Whitepine
age of 38 years, 9 months and 17 da[...]t. # 318);
ailment. She was buried April 25, 1918 in the Information from their[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (80)[...]unity. Mr. Austin at one time was one of the
born in West Virginia. (According to the census her largest timber operators in this county. He died
first husband was born in Minn) # 1. William December 28th at[...]onal information). On her He was born in Hamburg, New York, May 3rd, 1867
marriage applica[...]oe she noted her and came to Thompson Falls in the early 90's when
father as C. E. Dulley and that she was born in there were only a few houses near the mouth of the
Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn. In this marriage river. A few years later he[...]established in this section of Montana.
1930 federal census #[...]hat the children’s entry Mrs. Austin died in 1917 and Robert at the age of 4.
notes that their father was born in Minnesota as was He later married Mrs. Mary[...]is now attending school in Thompson Falls.
1930 federal census # 35-35, Sc[...]ide He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Emma Near in East
of Thompson Falls, April 12-14 page 18 - notes that Aurora, New York and a brother Egbert in Hamburg,
Clyde is enumerated alone that he states he was and another brother Frank in Pennsylvania.
married the first time at the age of 20 years; that he All of his surviving children live in Montana except
was born in Ohio; his father born in Virginian and his Eva, Mrs. B.B. Buhler who lives in Los Angeles.
mother in New York; that he rents his home; that he is[...]Thursday morning at
a farmer and has never served in a war. 10 o'clock at the M.E. C[...]metery where he was buried beside
Dec. 30th, 1937 in the Whitepine cemetery, the grave[...]in is the son
Austin, aged 70 years, who has been in failing health of Albert Mead Austin and Adel[...]y Tuesday evening at the born on 3 May 1867 in Watervalley, Erie, New York.
C. H. Willis home in Plains. Mr. Austin was born in His heritage comes from Connecticut to Verm[...]sident of the New York. Clyde's mother died in 1874 and he was
Thompson Falls district for many[...]he area enough to stay. He found work to keep him in
Wallace, Idaho. Mrs. Wayne Blackman and Miss[...]rvices were held at 10 o’clock this In the Thompson Falls area, Clyde met Dora Tooley
morning in Thompson Falls, Rev. A. C. Rostron an[...]and Montana law
officiating, and burial was made in the White Pine would not permit the marria[...]erry to Whitepine. Then they rode
Falls, Mt. "The City of Prospect" In the East up Prospect Creek and over t[...]stead
timer who has taken the long trail recently in this just east of the Blue Slide, an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (81)[...]d, where he began She also resided in Washington and Idaho. Before
teaching school. Oth[...]both of whom Franklin Roe, who died in 1945. She married G.W.
married sons of Clyde. Lux in 1941. He succumbed
(This school was later remodel[...]ildren and numerous great
were born at home, some in the Whitepine area and grandchildren.
some in Thompson Falls. Dora died in 1918, just (By 1992 three of the boys[...]rls were
before her 39th birthday. She was buried in the deceased. One son had a son named Keith living in
Whitepine cemetery, near her young son, Robert.[...]- David E. Austin - Former
few months were spent in a nursing home at Thompson Falls[...]s first 14, 2004 at Anacortes, Wash.
wife, Dora in the Whitepine cemetery. He was born March 20, 1925 in Bloomington, Ind.,
Thompson Falls school record[...]ir birth dates. grew up. The family lived in the former hospital in
Mary Lettie Ellen died June 4, 1964 Thompson[...]a residence.
Falls, Mt., with burial June 8, 1964 in the City He attended Thompson Falls schools, t[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. (Mary had married in the U.S. Navy in 1942, serving during World War
the #3 to George William Lux, July 13, 1941 II. He was in the Submarine service in the South
Kalispell, Mt.)[...]t Eastern
Falls, Sanders, Mt. - Mrs Mary Lux Dies in Missoula. Washington college, Cheney. He be[...]ces were conducted Monday afternoon career in Spokane in 1949.
for Mrs. Mary Ellen (G.W.) Lux in the He and Dorothy Lea were married Sept. 3, 1949 in
Congregational church with the Rev. Lobell Bennett Spokane. They moved to California in 1954.
officiating. Mrs. Lux died Thursday evening in a David earned his Doctorate of Educa[...]onia. school administrator in California until he retired in
Interment was in the City Cemetery under the 1982 from the Merc[...]ols. He and
direction of the Shrider Funeral Home in Plains. Dorothy Lea then returned to Washington.
Mrs. Lux died Thursday evening in a Missoula David retired again, fro[...]ay of last week University, Ellensburg, in 1989 where he was Director
suffering from pneumon[...]been resident of Anacortes for the
She was born in Minnesota in July 13, 1862. She last 15 years.
came t[...]nders of the Westside Citizens
on the Blue Slide. In about 1895 the family Patrol in 1992 in the Skyline community of Anacortes.
moved to Utah in a covered wagon, where they[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (82)[...]even for a short visit for some thirty years. In fact, I
He is survived by his wife of 55 years,[...]hat nature. I
much of the information you desire. In the strict know we missed him very much[...]latively short. This splendid basic education in Thompson Falls and that
lasted only about three o[...]so many of the fishing was great at that time in that area, Montana
that depression period, the ra[...]t least some of how difficult that period in Western American history
the principles who "owne[...]us those of us who experienced that period in history are
for a little of that time on the Blue[...]e been absent no help. This has supported us in our striving for
during this time. Perhaps that i[...]ose. years in the field of education. Living near Puget
When[...]s makes for
school, we moved to the old log house in Thompson a very contented life.
Falls (a[...]" years, but those are only vague
camps, we lived in that house until I went into the memories[...]II. My folks had moved to Good luck in your endeavors. - Sincerely - David.
Northern Ida[...]Austin was born April 1,
Ultimately we all lived in California for the years 1904 Thomp[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (83)[...]ber of years, has sold
She died on May 19, 1988 in Libby, Lincoln, his interest to F. L. Austin and severed his connection
Montana. She was buried in May 1988 in Libby City with the bank on Monday of this week.
Cem[...]not definitely decided upon, will terminate in his
Edna M. Austin was born March 7, 1915 Wilso[...]entirely in the open air for several months at least;
Edna[...]March 24, 1942 after which he will, in all probability, resume banking
Nampa, Idaho. After basic training she was placed in work again.
the Nurse Corp later earning the[...]the middle west,
Lieutenant. Her service time was in Bushnell General where he has been associated in the banking business
Hospital in Europe. Edna was discharged: November in both Minnesota and North Dakota. He comes
24, 194[...]d, and will move his family here
discharge papers in the Sander County Court House in the very near future. At the present time no othe[...]Falls, Mt. bank will be continued as in the past.
August 22, 1945 - Coming and Going - 1s[...]Thompson Falls and wish him abundant success in his
served a long time in Persia and the Orient. new field, es[...]married at the end of school who is now in Missoula, they will make their home.
where she an[...]r operated a small lumber yard Anderson, city health officer of Missoula spent
until he died ar[...]une 1, 1951 Norwalk, L.A. Co., Ca., brother-in-law, F. L. Austin, cashier of the Thompson
with burial in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, State[...]ashier for the Thompson State Bank.
establishment in Libby and bought a home there The Sa[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
shortly after arriving in March 1952. She stayed Thurs. March 1, 1[...]Austin left Saturday for New Richmond, Wis., in
Eva died Feb. 3, 1979 Libby, Lincoln Co., Mt.[...]mother.
There are pictures of her and Ben in the possession of The Sanders County I[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (84)[...]early years were spent on the family homestead in the
She left her mother feeling considerably bett[...]ed the land for the rights to
New Richmond, Wis., in response to a message that ownership. It[...]illside rising
her mother, Mrs. Libbie Tatra, was in a condition that above the old main road. Another road cut right
required her attendance.[...]an axe from either side. He could accurately lay in the
Tooley. George was born in Mabel McKeel's Home in top and the under cut on the front of the tree, and
Thompson Falls, Mt. At that time it was the only swing the final cut on the back without moving from
‘hospital’ in town. Mabel McKeel was a nurse, she his s[...]e was also highly proficient
and her family lived in one part of the house and used with a cross cut saw, handling it either as one man or
the other p[...]turn them where they
(All the children were born in Thompson Falls, Mt.) should go.
Marriage[...]the marriage and that probably knowledgeable in many other things. He
Warren R. Perkins and Edyth[...]ry; 2] Irene spend a whole winter all alone in the woods, and he
Augusta; 3] Ann Elizabeth; 4] E[...]all he could pack
(Lela was born on 27 Aug 1901 in Wood Lake, home. I found one of his[...]Northeast of Thompson Falls back in the mountains.
1930 federal census # 3-3, Schoo[...]ever
are renting their home; that he is a laborer in a metal returned to being worthwhile again.)
mine and he has not served in any war. His father granted[...]a school house built and his father taught school in a
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (85)[...]re
of the old family home. All grades were taught in this fighting crews as a cook. He could cook[...]washtubsful and retained everything he had to
(in 1993) in place and has been changed inside to a remember in his mind. He kept some very minor notes
two bedroom home. The windows were made smaller, in note books to remind him of recipes. He loved
the[...]bed after 11 PM six days a week. Before he died,
in as near as it was originally built. He met his fu[...]ribbles, nor would they help anyone else.
evasive in talking about George over the past years.[...]talked took the sleeping bag, went out in the woods, unrolled
with each other every night h[...]kout,
bearpaw snowshoes for many years; they were in very Cougar Peak, Silcox Peak, Bull River[...]s.
The old pair of binoculars that he had are now in my These are through the years of about 192[...]service to the spawning grounds, each family in the area was
crews. He developed a curious system[...]per day at a place
often used. He kept odd notes in a notebook that made called the Noxon Rapids[...]into
On one occasion, a large bear tore a hole in the cook the river and pulled in with fast lunging or jerking
tent wall and went l[...]e cooks movements. Thus if a salmon was in the way it got
were none too happy with intruder, and the animal hooked and dragged in. Father would also put a three-
became gru[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (86)[...]lt, with only the kitchen and front room
weighing in close to five pounds each. d[...]divider with an old sheet hung over it. In the summer
It was completely illegal to use Salmo[...]bought one cow, two pigs
salmon eggs that he had in his pocket with his hands and a few chickens so that we could have milk, butter,
in both pockets. Then when told to hold up his arms[...]as used as a garden; it was very rocky and
bottle in his one hand. How he did it no one knows[...]akes between Thompson Falls and
he built to sleep in at night. It wasn't fancy but had Plains goi[...]and had to stay inside. I remember when I was in
were huge in size and length, all trout. se[...]t Rock
He worked several lumber mills, but one in Creek Bench in Troy my father was sick in bed and
particular for most of the time. It belon[...]ater a sawmill wind and took all the snow off in two days Harmon
were built. At this location, an[...]. It seemed that put a copper tubing line in the bottom, built a large
the negro could grow al[...]wire and that put water into the house. He put in a 55
a kind and friendly man, but was extremely afraid of gal drum, put water pipes in the kitchen stove and we
strangers.[...]octagon 32 special out, took careful
was 23 acres in size, set in against the hillside, except aim and shot that[...]from town, there was a huge Black bear in the orchard
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (87)[...]all father had was a .22 rifle. (That same gun is in Old Dr. Frogner sent for Father one day to e[...]years after he married he spent much of
the bears throat and shot. The bear went about a his ti[...]t. losing everything he had while living in Thompson
One night he woke up to the strangest[...]at but continued the smoking until later on in life.
it was. He got out the .22 rifle and procee[...]took me out to the be dancing until late in the mornings. Dad was a
mouth of the canyon or wh[...]o knowing what cards had or
able to shot a gopher in the head when that was all you had not been p[...]No wasted bullets. I learned to shoot round in the most beautiful waltzes that I can ever
when I[...]o ever says anything about the
we had deer coming in all the time. That is where I old dance h[...]lk alongside the car next to the edge of the road in
River that was a good den for bears. He never fai[...]side and it was a really big job about 20 miles in length.
to get to that den without scaring the bears away. One of those nights that we traveled in to White Pine
Many times it was a game of waiting[...]plenty of happen. A deer jumped right out in front of the car
was patience. I often went there[...]hunters there. Yes, a bear was taken each he cut the deers throat, tossed it in the trunk of the old
time. Even after I married Z[...]the .22 rifle we finally the terror that was in all our hearts for fear someone
spotted a deer a[...]ere One thing about Dad, he did not believe in wasting
was a single bullet hole right in the side of the head. food of any kind[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (88)[...]t that as food of any kind was not easy to in the hospital with father. While in the TB Hospital
come by.[...]lasted over a
There was always a special time in the summer. month. It was constant and so mother sneaked in a
Around the 4th of July, the whole Austin tribe[...]all patients with the same
Butte, Montana to work in the mines. He went to work problem, but all[...]enough money to smoking, drinking, working in heavy dust finally took
get home on, but at Misso[...]very careful of my own health, to be very honest in all
Idaho. He took his last 50 cents and put it i[...]even though he was the veil and he was not in the least degree afraid. In
very sick and worked it alone until it finally cl[...]he saw mill work. He I spent 14 months in another building at the same
worked from 5 a.m. u[...]express to anyone except to stay completely away
in the woods and never got lost. Animals and he[...]asion he He died once and I was called in to see him before
was really close to grizzly bea[...]to the other
enlarging the lawn area and putting in more fruit trees. side and said that he just co[...]t back for a
he was very sick man and really down in the heart while longer and hoped to be a[...]even though at the time I was writing to a girl in
a 5 pound box of chocolates in an hour or so all by Washington State and[...]he
Father got real sick and mom had to put dad in the true church and had heard and seen of the truth and his
TB Hospital in Galen and we lived in a cabin and only hope for Temple work w[...]r and us children lived on ration health. In 1945 father died at Galen, Montana. He left
coupo[...]you all "Your word should always be
Mother worked in the hospital that dad was in but your bond."
never went to see[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (89)[...]ver with Wyoming. She was buried on 22 Dec 1987 in
you. I'm going to write about some of them and ju[...]ier to go on like an ostrich with its head hidden in 2] Charlotte, 3] Florence, 4] Ernie, 5] Cecil,[...](married William Milanovich), 7] Alvin (teacher in
Yes you should of advertised your house the minute Plains, Mt. in ca 1950) and 8] one deceased child.
you heard of[...]derson and Anna Sarah Spring were part
your needs in all ways. Im very sorry. of t[...]tart a bank Ruth Anna was born May 7, 1902 in Rockwell City,
account and hope you don't ever find it nescasary to Iowa and her siblings were: 1] Orville Frances, born
d[...]w on the reserve on May 23, 1895 Rockwell City, Ia. - Sept. 8, 1911
account of their own is a real boost in the right Hurdsfield, ND; 2] Gladys Iren[...]hing it grow will be a real Rockwell City, Ia. (Edgar Lacock); 3] Arthur Alva
inducement fo[...]ave if she buys bonds Jan. 18, 1899 Rockwell City, Ia. (Anna Ruth Marich);
with it. The bonds should be notes in her bank book so 4] Maree Mary Aug. 9, 1900 Rockwell City, Ia. (Ed
she can always see how much she has and[...]first money he earned. He could of Rockwell City, Ia. (Art Hamann); 7] Lilly May July
saved some o[...]te. I know he gave it to 24, 1908 Rockwell City, Ia. (Floyd A. Brake)
you, or helped you, but I s[...]part of a band, Ruth
store, besides being a start in the right direction. played the french horn[...]od and right, but most of all Nov. 10, 1924 in North Dakota, and bought property
Lela, he must finish high school and you must help in Chasely, N. D., where the first four of their chi[...]erkey); 2] Margary Irene born April 4, 1929
as he gets T. B. in that lung again it will mean a loss (#1 Larry[...]me between 1932 and the spring of 1933
him. If he gets cured of what he has and can get by Opal R[...]ing dates, she was
Mt., with burial June 20, 1945 in the Wild Rose never able to be left al[...]She is now in a comfortable home in Lincoln, Ca.
Sanders County Ledger, Sanders Cou[...]Chasely, N. D., and with the depression in full bloom,
of young two weeks old calf. See Mrs.[...]m income, the property
Lela died on 15 Dec 1987 in Lander, Fremont, was lost and George with his brother-in-laws hearing
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (90)[...]Falls, Montana

of property with water for sale in Montana decided to and sister.
look further[...]Mt. Thurs.
and Art Hamann came to Sanders County in the spring - Edith Milanovich of Spokane, her aunt is Mrs.
of 1933, George remained in North Dakota George Austin.
mai[...]nd to Paradise to visit his, M&M Orville
obtained in the small town called Belknap with homes Sh[...]of the A comment made by George’s daughter-in-law Pat,
three families into a box car and they r[...]loaded his chosen his career earlier in life, it would have been
family into a Ford touri[...]tiring that he found the time to ‘putter’ out in
Anderson rode part way to central Montana where h[...]furniture and lots of wooden toys.
On arriving in Belknap, the brother - in-law George Simson Austin died Oct. 24, 1974 Plains,
remained in the vicinity, while George found a home Mt[...]Reeder place which they rented until they in the Whitepine Cemetery, Whitepine, Mt.
bought the[...]d up his farm, Austin. Residing in Thompson Falls.
supplementing his income by worki[...]he retired and became a full Monday afternoon in the Community Congregational
time farmer.[...]Robert Baker of Plains officiated and burial was in the
Anna born Oct. 18, 1935 who later married to[...]Thompson, Mr. Austin died Thursday in the Plains Hospital
Falls, Mt. Oct. 24, 1934 - Lo[...]of a son born He was born March 15, 1900 in Chaseley, N.D. He
October 19, at their home on Bi[...]and married Ruth Anderson Nov. 10, 1924 in Fessenden,
Mrs. Austin recently moved into the co[...]N.D. Following their wedding they resided in North
North Dakota and have settled on the Frank[...]had was sorting out his Virgil Hall place. In 1936 the bought the arm on the
mail and legal inf[...]ey lived for more than 30 years
(H) Austin living in the area and with several of his before sell[...]being sent to the other George, and Falls in 1967 upon his retirement from ranching.
the same[...]eir 50th wedding anniversary here
correspondences in the future had to include the initial in June at a large reunion of family and friends.
or[...]parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Austin and Opal. City, Ca.; three brothers John Hurdsfield, ND,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (91)[...]nt celebrates 95 years with friends, In 1967, The Austins’’ gave up farming, retired[...]George died in 1974 at the age of 74. In April of
There were balloons and laughter; a large cake, gifts 1983, Ruth returned to live in Whitepine in a trailer
and singing. A special treat was the Ha[...]house on property owned by her son and daughter-in-
solo her two-year-old great-granddaughter Aislin[...]Hillmon sang to her before all the family joined in. spends her time between Whitepine and[...]raldine, an expert seamstress
Born at Summers, Iowa in 1902, Ruth’s family whose work[...]s
Hurdsfield, North Dakota. There were five girls in the of the past, recalling details of he[...]nd daughters begged to differ
You’re sandwiched in between everyone else, you can about[...]s
“We never had such a thing as a school bus in those ago Geraldine took Ruth to see the Harlem Globe
days,” Ruth said. “In high school, we drove a buggy. Trotters inin person. I’ve enjoyed them on
riding,” she said, “I rode every day when I wasn’t in television.”
school. I’d do it toda[...]ll ride. How does she view the future?
It’s in me.” she said. “My doctor is Sandpoint said I’m in excellent
In 1924 at the age of 22, Ruth Anderson married[...]alth,” she said. “He told me I have a built - in
George S. Austin. They farmed. She worked right[...]ows, taking care of the animals Idaho in the home of her daughter, Geraldine Berkey,
and t[...]at the age of 95 years with burial Oct. 30, 1997 in the
for her growing family, she was on horseback.[...]. Greenwood
George and Ruth moved to Whitepine in 1933 with Addition lot # 7. Informant: Lloyd W. Austin.
their four daughters and lived in the old Hall place Sanders County Le[...]n - Ruth Anna
son - Lloyd Austin - was born there in 1934. Then Austin, 95, died in Clark Fork, Idaho, Monday Oct.
they bought the pr[...]and Judy 27, 1997. Born May 7, 1902 in Sommers, Iowa, she
Faro (where Craig Waldron lives) and built t[...]Ruth married George Austin Nov. 10, 1924 in
was born in the family home where Mrs. Mann lived Chaseley, N.D. They moved from Chaseley to
in 1936. All the children gathered to celebrate their Whitepine in the fall of 1933, farming and ranching
mother’s[...]at the Whitepine Church where the both in Whitepine and Thompson Falls.
family had worshipe[...]e growing up. George Austin died in 1974. Ruth moved back to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (92)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Whitepine in 1983, living in a mobile home next to The powder had be[...]and had been left in the field where the children found
She was know[...]lls. In the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory Clyde
In 1994, Ruth was honored as Grand Marshal of the and his family are listed as living in Whitepine, Mt.
Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek. The festival’s The Sept.[...]felt she was a great example of residing in Trout Creek, Mt.; 20 years of age; born
homestead[...]pine and Lucretia and cords of thumb cut.
Sorensen, Fernly, Nev.[...]d E. August 16, 1926; 3] Thomas C. ‘Tommie’
In addition to her husband, George, Ruth was[...]4] Audrey; 5] Keith 6] Nancy P. Jan. 3,
preceded in death by her sisters, Esther, Hamann, Lily 193[...]were born in Kentucky)
Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 31, 1997 at Bertha H. Edward Austin lived in Thompson, she
Whitepine Community United Methodist Church. worked in Heron on the School Board.
Pastor Mary Harker officiated. Interment followed in 1930 federal census #41-41 School dist #2[...]a farmer and has never served in a war. He is
Harman Austin was born Dec. 14, 18[...]nal Foresters office, and the
to amuse themselves in regular Forth of July style. Flathead India[...]s, April 13,
Little Harmon put some of the powder in his trousers’ 14, and 15 at the high school[...]on, and fire training. A full
torches, the powder in his pocket ignited and before it program[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (93)[...]On August 11, 1917 he married Enid Katheryn
In 1937-38 Bertha was President of Woman’s Club. Pepper in Thompson Falls, Mont.
Bertha resided in Feb. 13, 1952 in Roseburg, , Information from their[...]Pepper of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; white; 25 years of age[...]iously
Harold Carl Austin was born May 30, 1891 in married - married Aug. 11, 1917 Th[...]unty Ledger K. Pepper of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, were united in
company becomes the property of H. C. Austin of marriage Saturday afternoon in the Turnbled house
Osage, Iowa, who will make Thompson Falls his home[...]F. E.
Mr. Austin is yet a young man, he has been in the Dodds and was witnessed by a small[...]will enter the Officers’ Reserve
Sanders county in general for their generous support camp f[...]Mr. Austin has during his short residence in Sanders
paper in January, 1911, there were less than 300[...]ger now has over 750 paid ability in his profession and has been an active worker
subscribers, which fact we refer to, not in a boastful for various activities of the co[...]ed. graduation from the high school at Osage, Iowa, has
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. been successfully engaged in teaching music in the
Thurs. Dec. 15, 1916 - Local Items - H. C. Au[...]dar Rapids. She is a charming
departed Monday for Iowa City, Iowa, for a short visit young woman and will mak[...]the man of her choice. Miss Pepper was born in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (94)[...]Loring Austin was born June 1, 1927
encouragement in his efforts to land a commission in Thompson Falls, Mt. the son of George Harv[...]Keith married Zoe Ladean Shuey on June 3,1948 in
young couple as they start out on their new caree[...]First Boy Zoe was born on 24 Feb 1927 in Gresham,
Scouts of American was organized Sunday[...]March 5, 1922 to
Francisco. The camps are limited in number to 2500 Clyde Austin and Mary Let[...]oley.
when he was listed as #13 on the Draft list in 1917. He William was born in Jul 1899 in , Spokane,
applied for Officers Reserve Corps and in May of Washington. He died in May 1986 in Eureka, Lincoln,
1917 he received word that he had been accepted and Montana. He was buried in May 1986 in Drain
would attend the next training camp in August. Cemetery, Drain, Douglas, Or[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Mary resided in Feb. 11 1964 in Drain, Douglas,
Thurs. July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - W. H. Oregon.
Kegley of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, arrived here Tuesday She died on 3 Oct 1978 in Drain, Douglas, Oregon.
to visit with his friend,[...]Nancy married Victor Sanders Feb 15, 1952 in
Calif.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (95)[...]eek. - Nancy, daughter of Mr. and creek in Mullan area. He was also a woodsman,
Mrs. Harmon[...]seburg, Oregon will be working many years in the timber.
married February 15, friends in Thompson Falls have He was living in Mullen, Idaho at time of Alberts
been informed. H[...]t. Valley Care and
aunt, Lela Hildebrant, of this city plans to attend the Rehabilitation Center, Kell[...]He was buried on June 14, 1999 in Wallace, Shoshone[...]E. (Fisher) Austin He was counted in a census on 23 Jan 1920 in White
Ray Egbert Austin was born June 1, 1913[...]sha & Dora Hazel died on 1 Mar 2004 in Kellog, Shoshone,
Madclon Tooley Austin. Idaho. Hazel was cremated in Mullan, Shoshone,
Sanders County Independent Le[...]etting their lookouts on the be of some help in your search although I'm not sure
job. It is expe[...]ugh we are not Mormons, both have relatives
peaks in the Cabinet Forest. Following is a list of the[...]the men, and the peaks to which they have in family histories before. By now family histories[...]peak. stored in the (library in the) L.D.S. Temple in Salt
Sanders County Independent Ledger; Thompson Lake City. We found it interesting and learned more
Falls,[...]e first crew, quick follow up Taghon, lives in Anaheim, Ca., and works for Hughs
action being made with crews from Thompson Falls Aircraft in nearby Fullerton. Our younger girl, Carol,
and th[...]nna is a 14 yr. old H.S. Freshman and
burned, all cut over land with cheat grass, brush, down Albert[...]retired, he started a small mining operation
1941 in Wallace, Idaho and they had the following in Montana where he spends a lot of time during the[...]nter
Idaho (Ronald Taghon married on Aug. 4, 1964 in months. After all there was 12 ft. of s[...]d and silver mining but
was born on July 29, 1943 in South Bend, St. Joseph, has lately talked of[...]Indiana, they had one child - Steve N. Ray Taghon in his next birthday and feels more like slowin[...]bert Sisk They had the following arthritis in m y knees and have acquired a cane to use.
childr[...]rn on Nov. 11, 1917 my mothers, and I must cut down on my possessions
in Wallace, Shoshone, Idaho to John D. Fisher[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (96)[...]ed Sept. 5, 1942
at Mountain Valley Car and Rehab in Kellog. She was Missoula, Montana buy Herma[...]l
Friday, March 5 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Popovac.
Mullan with Rev. Phil. Squire off[...]Davis and Edna Bond.
She was born Nov. 11, 1917 in Wallace to John D.
and Freda (Nelson) Fisher. She attended schools in Warren Edward Austin
Mulla[...]and graduated from Northwest/Kinman in Thompson Falls, Sanders, Mt. to Clyde Elisha
Business College in Spokane. She was a lifelong Austin and[...]Warren served in the military on 12 Sep 1918 in
Hazel loved and enjoyed her family, sewing and[...]17.
Hazel married Ray E. Austin on April 1, 1941 in Employer: Clyde Austin - 18. Employer address:
Wallace. He preceded her in death in 1999. Trout Creek, Sanders, Mont.[...]ont. - 27. Eyes: Blue - 28.
at two grocery stores in Mullan and was a waitress at Hair: Light - 29. No.
Ruby's Cafe in Mullan. She was also a devoted and He was counted in a census on 23 Jan 1920 in White
loving homemaker and mother.[...]aughters, Elizabeth Taghon He was counted in a census in 1930 in Thompson
of Anaheim, California and Carol Sisk of[...]hon of Seattle and He died Aug. 31, 1954 in Warm Springs, Deer
Albert Sisk, Jr. of Hayden, Id[...]nddaughters Lodge Co., Montana. He was buried in Sept. 1954 in
Gail Eliot of Mullan and Dianna Walde of Hayden[...](Death
Lake, Idaho and four great grandchildren. In addition Certificate no: 54-120252 - Warm Springs State
to her husband, she was preceded in death by her Hospital No: 17904)
parents[...]the rest didn't except
Children at 911 Fifth St. in Spokane. Ray. The only histor[...]he old St. Patricks Hospital at Missoula, Montana
in charge of arrangements.[...]born April 7, 1924 He is buried in the Warm Springs cemetery and has a
Thomps[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (97)[...]friends. He says his family do not like to live in Butte
to his grave site. He never married. as well as in Thompson Falls.[...]n Avsec of Butte, who formerly made his home in
as a baker (Probably married to Matt) Home Bakery[...]3 - Mr. and Mrs. Fred their rooming house in Butte at a good figure and are
Haskins of Wardner[...]he 1917-1918 Polk directory for
They are listed in the 1915 Thomson Falls Polk Thompson Fall[...]ame of the purchaser could
will have charge of it in the future. not be learned.[...]Falls Polk directory has him a Hone.
clerk in the E. D. Peek Co. - not listed in the 1917- The 1880 federal census (condensed[...]ectory. Round Prairie, Todd Co., Minn. Page 341 A -[...]Matt Avsec both born in NY - farmer: (wife) Lucinda H. 58 years
Matt Av[...]A.
Departing from Hamburg, Germany, he arrived in (daughter) 12 years old Kansas: 3] Ormadell
New York City April 5, 1902. (daugh[...]lls, Mt. they had no children. They lived in Anaconda, Mt. for
Thurs. Feb. 4, 1916 - Br[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (98)[...]moved to Thompson Falls, Mt. and lived Ohio in 1938, majoring in English and Drama. She
there until they died.[...]taught high school for four years in Ohio and
Robert died Sept. 23, 1952 Anaconda,[...]Michigan.
of 79 years, burial was Sept. 26, 1952 in the In July 1946, the family moved to Montana, where
Whi[...]at first Daun did substitute teaching in the Thompson
Cemetery, (W-3, old walkway) blk # 3[...]th
Informant: Richard and Alice Babcock. Residing in Tom Oster in the National Log Construction Co.,
Thompson Falls[...]s and operators of this
1952 - R. B. Babcock Dies in Anaconda - Word came company located out on the old Pyatt Flats. In 1949,
to relatives here Tuesday morning that R. B[...]unday after being for over eight years in Thompson Falls, Mont, and
seriously ill for sever[...]k was 79 the continued as a substitute teacher in the local schools
5th of July.[...]sister, Earl, Emery and Merritt Babcock; and in Hope, Idaho where they both could do what they
Mrs. Freida Emerson, all residing in Oregon; also loved, sailing. They were ab[...]ailing on Lake Pend Oreille.
Mr. Babcock lived in Anaconda most of his married Stephen D. di[...]on Falls about five years April 11, 1977 in the Whitepine cemetery, Whitepine,
ago where they[...]noon at 2:30 Community Congregational Church, in charge. Shrider
o’clock. Shrider mortuary is in charge of Funeral Home of Plains was in charge of
arrangements.[...]Sanders County Ledger Thur.
burial Oct. 16, 1955 in the Whitepine Cemetery, April 14, 1977[...]3 lot # 54. Informant: Richard and active in community affairs including the Community
Alice Babcock. Residing in Thompson Falls. Congregational Chu[...]Club.
Stephen D. Babcock was born Dec. 19, 1912 in Kenneth Howser died in 1996. Daun continued to
Nanty Glo, Pa. His siblings were 1] Nicholas 2] Ivan live in Spokane, Wa.
3] Mrs. E. Rubbo (all of Pa.)[...]Daun died at the age of 82 years, Sept. 2, 1999 in the
Stephen was raised in Nanty Glo, Pa., attending all St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Mont. with burial of
his grades there and graduating from High School . He ashes Sept. 7, 1999 in the Whitepine Cemetery,
later was graduated from[...]S. Forest Service, working for a number of years in the Daun was an active member of the Thompson Falls
Parks and Recreation Dept., in Detroit, Mi. Woman’s Club, she be[...]president of the
Stephen Babcock met Daun Spade in Detroit, Mi. General Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1972-74.
and they were later married on June 14, 1941 in Daun loved speech, drama and reading, as well as
Akron, Ohio. They remained living in Detroit, community service, travel, d[...]ons golf.
were born, 1] Jon D. who lives in Thompson Falls 2] Daun moved to Spokane, Washington and married
Ray. S. who lives in Bozeman, Mt. Kenneth Howser there in 1987, whom she found loved
Daun was born November 16, 1916 in Akron, Ohio. to travel as much as she did[...]ve traveled
She graduated from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, extensively.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (99)[...]t the Community Aug. 16, 1887 Decatur, Iowa (Frank Alsdorf); 2]
Congregational Church with Pastor Gaylund Olson Hazel, Jan 1, 1890 Creston, Iowa (Marshal Thayer);
officiating. Burial was in the Whitepine cemetery, 3] John Henry Jr.[...]e, Mt. Iowa; 4] Nola ca 1896 Creston, Iowa (Art Preston); 5][...]us, 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa to Silas Backus and directory lists her as living in Thompson Falls.
Sarah.[...]f 40
1880 federal census, West, Montgomery Co., Iowa - years had to register, this is the inform[...]8: date of birth Dec. 12,
born Ohio, parents born in Ohio: (wife) Sarah A. 38 1882; farmer - employed by himself; wife - Clara;
years old born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio: medium height; medium build; gr[...]working in Lumber Mill: (wife) Clara 42 years of age
Information from their marriage license in the born Iowa: (daughters) Martha, 6 years of age born
Sanders[...]gon with
years old, born Red Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa to burial Nov. 21, 1946 Lincoln Memorial[...]r Ira L. Backus died July 1963 Oregon.
Co., Iowa , married once - father David C. Ward &
Margaret[...]the bedside of his father who is yet
were united in marriage Monday. Justice Fitzgerald danger[...]s been dispensed with and Bro.
Falls, were united in marriage Monday, Justice Bacon will be[...]len Ward was born Feb. 6, 1871 Leon,
Decatur Co., Iowa to David C. Ward and Margaret[...]as born.
1880 federal census Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa page Ethel was the daughter of Charles H[...]Harold and Ethel had the following children: 1]
Iowa, parents born Ohio: (children) 1] Wesley J. 15 Charles Aug. 13, 1939 Ronan, Mt., 2] Connie Sept.
years Iowa [teamster]; 2] George 13 years Iowa; 3] 1942 Hot Springs, Mt., 3] Claudia.
Francis P. B. 11 years Iowa; 4] Ellen C. 9 years Iowa; The Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. Aug. 17, 1939 noted
5] Delia E. 7 years Iowa; 6] Martha J. 4 years Iowa; 7] that Harold Bacon of Camas and family had a son
Alice A. 2 years Iowa. Aug. 13, 1939 in the Ronan hospital, Ronan, Mt.
Clara had[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (100)[...]hildren. As the Ward.
crow grew, he found ways in which to torment the Martha died Oct 19[...]nd hair, this May 9, 1914 the land office in Missoula issued a
always brought a scream from he[...]s. Cora Baer of Spokane was granted a
for Chicago in response to a telegram conveying the divorc[...]about 1877 Red Oak, His father was born in Switzerland. In the 1880
Montgomery Co., Iowa to Silas Backus. federal cens[...]2]
Information from their marriage license #142 in the Christian 17, Switz; 3] Josia 12, Switz;[...]his was the story heard on Godfrey’s parents. -
Iowa to Silas Backus; he had not been previously[...]Anna, the mother, died during the birth of her
Iowa to David P. Ward and Margaret DeLong; she had daughter Anna. The baby, Anna, was taken in by John
been previously married - married August[...], Mt., by Ed Fitzgerald, Justice of the Peace. in the 1880 federal census - Waumandee, Buffalo Co.,[...]e- Dorethe 46 born Switzerland:
Leon Decatur Co., Iowa to David P. Ward and children: 1] E[...]Switz; John about 1862 Switzer were enumerated in
children. Waumandee residing together. (Page 253 in the census
See John Henry McCormick Penisten.[...]na died. John is believed to
burial Nov. 21, 1946 in the Lincoln Memorial Park, have immigrated[...]Brother Henry, born June 2, 1859 Wisc., died 1952 in
Ira died[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (101)[...]101

farm north of this city. It is one of the finest little the meanwhile.
homes in the county and we haven’t heard whether Godfrey Baer’s Will on July 13, 1945 in Will book 2
“Curley” expects to take in a side partner or not. page 23 lists his brother Henry of Eagle, Col., his
In the 1900 federal census (June 11) he stated that[...]clear. with burial Jan. 27, 1952 in the Wild Rose cemetery,
He is recorded inin Sacred Heart Hospital there after
from town, was[...]n he discovered his home was on fire the city about a week ago and on the following
and at abou[...]here, Mr. Baer would have
Bear’s dog persisted in remaining under the porch and been 84 years of age on the 20th of March. He lived in
was severely burned.[...]to E. Preston. He is yet Illinois; and a niece in Illinois.
undecided as to what he will do in the future but Funeral arrangements a[...]gton, Oregon and niece who will arrive in Thompson Falls Thurs.
California and resting for[...]ied Lois and they had the following
He is noted in the 1909 Thompson Falls Polk childre[...]used on his Born March 2, 1920, Jack lived in Thompson Falls
ranch for plowing, hauling timber,[...]en moved to Des Moines, Wash.
Godrey was listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk He was an avid hunter. Jack loved to fish in the
directory.[...]the misfortune to lose Jack was preceded in death by his parents and
the end of one of the fi[...]satisfactorily, but is causing some inconvenience in (Dorthy), Bruce (Jean), and Trudy Br[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (102)[...]A. B. Bailey is listed in the 1909 Thompson Falls
Elish[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
parents were born in Illinois. Friday Feb. 23, 1906 - Mrs. A. Bailey received a
In the 1900 federal census ( June 12) he stated that[...]& Edith (Grant) Bailey associated in the sawmill business to be known as the
Alden B[...]limited to
Vermont. Both of his parents were born in Vermont. a two-man saw and can be seen in operation just
Edith Grant was born Jan. 1859 M[...]ime during daylight.
Grant. Her parents were born in Scotland. (Her Sanders County Ledger[...]Mr. Bailey and son, Alden, will leave in a few days
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (103)[...]17th, 1844. He served with the Union forces in the
after a short time spent in that state will continue on to Civil war. After[...]e years was with the Northern Pacific in the capacity of
home. Mrs. Bailey will follow as[...]trouble, he
At the present time Mr. Bailey has in view a tract of removed to Thompson Falls, M[...]n church by Rev. Grinnell, with interment
settled in Lynn Haven as told in subsequent letters) in Greenwood cemetery on Saturday morning.
The San[...]en Bailey and Miss Esther Bailey of this city, and Alden
that they are delighted with the count[...]J. Bailey of Holter, Mont., besides relatives in New
purchased a small tract of improved land near[...]just purchased, Mr. whom the News joins in extending deepest sympathy
Bailey sends a fine sp[...]the statement that
people there owning five acres in grape fruit are[...]Grant.
week as a specimen of what he could catch in that The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]ent Saturday and Sunday with his parents.
Florida in a few days, as soon as Esther gets over the (Spelling is correct for Aulden as found in the
whooping cough.[...]ary 17, 1918 St. Andrews, safe arrival in that city.
Florida with burial Jan. 19, 1918 in the Greenwood The Sanders County Ledg[...], Mt. and Coming Home Soon - We are in receipt of a
Thurs. Feb. 7, 1918 - page seven - L[...]ath communication from Alden Bailey, who is in the
of Alden Bailey - Father of Mrs. Frank Presto[...]of Rochester,
Formerly Resident Here. Passed Away in Florida - St. Minn., in which he says that he successfully passed
Andrews[...]ck, and is feeling fine and dandy. At the
acreage in the northeast part of town, died after a[...]he corresponding gland from
Mr. Bailey was born in the state of Vermont, March that s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (104)[...]is the culmination of happy courtship.
getting it in the neck once more it will be about time The bride in the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B.
to retu[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. womanhood in the community. Mr. Saunders is a
Friday May 2, 19[...]e Andrew D. Saunders)
her brother, Alden is again in bad shape with enlarged
glands of the neck and wi[...](The 1880 Federal census, condensed version has in
pool hall and plays the traps for dances twice a[...]ther born
Woodlin Flat east of town are very much in love with Va., mother born Ohio; (wife) Id[...]ays, About 1922 operated a store with Wales in Noxon.
“I hope to spend a month or more in Montana this fall He ran it for a couple of[...]e column) Mrs. Reims of Hope, Idaho is
Pruden and in the presence of the family of the justice vis[...]with
Miss Florence Bailey of Thompson were united in burial Dec. 13, 1944 in the Missoula City Cemetery,
marriage at six o’clock Sunday[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (105)[...]ct No. 28 (Polson), was born
merchant and resided in Denver, Salt Lake City, Hope, in Wisconsin, is a graduate of Carroll College of th[...]e before he returning state, had special work in the State Normal school at
and coming to Missoula in 1936. He was a member of Stevens Point, and[...]e came
the Shrine at Lewiston, Idaho and the Elks in to Montana in 1912 and for six years was
Missoula. He is surviv[...]f R. W. Alfred Henry II born April 8, 1925 in Thompson
Baird, manager of the Riberdy Lumber com[...]46 Clayton, Stevens Co. Wa.
from Charles Wicksell in block 28. Mabel Christians[...]body interred Jan. 27, 1975. His wife
C. Kelly is in charge of the lumber company’s marrie[...]rtisement - Mooney & Ben married Ona Kelly in Papillion, Neb., and had
Baker Saloon, South Thom[...]en Jean ‘Johnny’ Oct 12, 1926 Salem, Neb.; 4]
in the High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 192[...]Ben died Dec. 1, 1960 Troy, Mont. with burial in the
Missoula.[...]Baker had been in ill health for a number of years[...]and suffered a series of heart attacks in recent weeks.
Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the High He was born May 21, 1897, in Morrill, Kan., and
School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Class of spent his younger years in Kansas and Nebraska. Later
1923 - Salutatory, pri[...]om the “Montana the Land and the years. In 1936, he and his family moved to Thompson
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (106)[...]Frank.
Baker owned and operated a jewelry store in Apparently the two brothers were very[...]was county as shortly after settling in the Plains valley,
engaged in the same business in Troy for some time. their other brother, Ja[...]is wife, Ona, at the home; two all settling in Plains, this was about 1887.
sisters, Mrs. Kate Lichty, DeWitt, Neb.; and Mrs. In 1887 Clyde married Clara M. Cole, two daughters
R[...]Rev. Clara was born April 27, 1869 in Kingston, Jamaica,
Marshall Miller, pastor of the[...]ry
at the chapel of the Compf-Cutler funeral home in Constance Rudtedge. Cecila Beamish of Plains, Mt.
Libby Monday. Interment was in the Libby cemetery. and Lena Baker of Long[...]Clara’s father was an Officer stationed in the Army
burial in the Libby City Cemetery, Libby, Mt. at Kingston, Jam[...]stationed there with his
Baker, 79, died Saturday in a Stevensville nursing family. They were m[...]daughters, Clara and then Cecilia were born in
She was born April 11, 1898 at Salem, Neb., to[...]nown,
and Ida (Nutt) Kelly. She moved to Colorado in 1931 but the mother apparently sailed to Canada in 1874-
and to Montana in 1936, living in Thompson Falls 75, pregnant with their third daughter, as the daughter
before settling in the Troy area. Mrs. Baker moved to Lenora was born 1875 in Hamilton, Ontario
the Bitterroot Valley several y[...]ow the assumption is that
She married Ben Baker in Papillion, Neb. Mr. Baker there were relatives residing there. Otherwise, why
died in 1969.[...]okane, 19 grandchildren and 27 residing in a home in Ward 3, Hamilton, Wentworth
great grandchildren.[...]matron was Annabella Rayner 52 years of age
p.m in the City of Libby Cemetery with the Rev. Chet England[...](dress
Friends will meet at the Vial Funeral Home in Libby maker) with her two children. There w[...]e) Baker This was not a happy time in the life of the three girls.
#2[...]They were given an education, but learned early in life
Clarence (Clyde) was born December 1857 Gr[...]to Fremont, Nebraska where he lived until in Gem, Idaho between 1885-1889 and could be up to
1[...]about 1861 1916. That she was later living in Tacoma, Wash in
Neb.) then emigrated to the Black Hills and lived at 1916 at 2914 S. 8th St.
Custer City, S. Dakota for five years. During that time Clara immigrated to the United States in 1887 and
he served a term of two years as deputy[...]migrated
Clarence, known here as Clyde, arrived in in 1889 and married William R. Beamish - Lenora J.,
Anaconda, Mont. in 1882, engaging in the freighting married James W. Bake[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (107)[...]stand high in the estimation of the people of Sanders
(Anothe[...]of Plains. He is known from one
Montana, arriving in Philipsburg first and then moving end of the county to the other as a man well qualified
in 1887 to Plains, Mt).[...]eriff of a man, he went and brought him in. He will do it again
Sanders county, accompanied[...]y
(With Clyde’s appointment, the family lived in the for 21 years, devoting his energies to[...]and home as mortal could wish.
Clyde was listed in the 1905 -1906 Plains Polk Born in Dodge County, Wisconsin, when three years
directo[...], Wisconsin; lived at Freemont, at Custer City for five years, and during two years of
Neb 14 ye[...]that time served as a deputy sheriff.
Montana in 1881 and to Plains in 1887, successful In 1882 he came to Montana and went to Anaconda,
ran[...]engaging in freighting for a time. Coming to Plains a
Sande[...]w years later, he located and has remained rooted in
Friday March 30, 1906 - Sheriff C. E. Baker, rent[...]M&M Clyde Baker of Clyde was listed in the 1909 Plains Polk directory.
Plains . The fort[...]Clyde E. Baker one of the greatest florists in Plains
Clyde only spent the time he was in office in valley was up this week looking over h[...]r
Thompson Falls, otherwise he lived on his ranch in home is always a bower of pretty flowers[...]ns. Edith who resides in Spokane. He was accompanied
The Sanders County[...]by his daughter, Grace, who will remain in Spokane
Friday Oct. 16, 1908 - On his campaign ad[...]s before the meeting of the horticultural society in
he served by appointment at the inception of the[...]who the most beautiful and best kept one in the state.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (108)[...]re her specialty. Co., Iowa to Lord Button and Winnie Almira Gannett;
The S[...]will she had been had been arrested and was in jail. They
turn the office over to his successor[...]about 16/17
is vacating a few days ahead of time in order to allow years old at the time of thei[...]Pearl Button was born ca 1893 Lake Mills,
remain in the county there is hope that some day Winnebago Co., Iowa to Lord Button and Winnie
Thompson may again clai[...]were killed in a snow avalanche in Wallace, Idaho Jan.
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]4, 1933.)
Friday Aug. 4, 1911 - page 3 - In the district court this The 1913 Plains Polk[...]and farm Pearl had been arrested and was in jail when Clyde
implements.[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
spent Christmas in Spokane with her mother, Mrs. Thurs. D[...]C.
Clara never married again and spent her life in Walkley last week. In the deal she gets the city
Plains looking after Duke. Duke was crippled and[...]a cash consideration. The Walkley
spent his life in a wheelchair or in the bed. Clara family will move to the Ba[...]tening to moved from town to their ranch home in June. This
the radio, reading or thinking.[...]Dec. 10, 1916 being one of the nicest in the Plains valley. It also has
Plains, Mt. and th[...]aker of Plains, Mont.; white; 48 years 1930 in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (109)[...]White and burial (power) plant.
took place in the Plains Cemetery.[...]e of his marriage, Jennie was
month ago, had been in failing health some time. He 23 years; th[...]at the power plant and that he did serve in World War
age. He came to Montana in 1887 and lived in this I.
vicinity many years. He was the[...]Clarence joined the American Legion in 1926 and
Sanders County, serving two terms.[...]f California. Monday in Helena for Clarence Baker, 67, retired
Clara died Aug. 5, 1952 and was buried in the Plains superintendent of the Masonic home in the Helena
cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]rs. Aug. 1952 - Baker died at his home in Helena last week.
Funeral Service Held Here Frida[...]ker, as an electrician at Thompson Falls and in Madison
native of Canada, who had lived here for[...]ber of the Masonic
years. Mrs. Baker died Tuesday in a Hot Springs lodge for 45 years. He[...]Legion adjutant at
She was born April 27, 1869 in Ontario, and lived at Thompson Falls and as h[...]irman for the
Philipsburg before coming to Plains in 1887. She was Sanders County Red Cross and on the Selective
married to Clyde Baker, who died here in 1930. They Service board. He was a vetera[...]th Freilinger of Seattle, He moved to Helena in 1945 to work in the Bridge
a son, Eugene of Hot Springs; two sist[...]became manager of the Masonic Home in 1954 and
Wash.; 2 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. retired in 1959.
The funeral was held Friday at 2:00 P.M., at the Jenny died March 1976 in Helena, Mt.
Methodist church with Rev. B. V. Edworthy
officiating. Burial was in the Plains cemetery.[...]aker Frank is a Painter - not listed in the 1915 Thompson
Clarence S. Baker was born in 1893 in Minnesota to Falls Polk directory.
Leslie[...]and May Shipley (Ontario). His
parents where born in Canada of English nationality. Frank Baker
His parents lived in Ennis, Mt. The 1913[...]lk directory states that
Clarence taught school in North Dakota and in he is a laborer for the Model Laundry[...]Ward Hotel - not listed 1915 Polk directory.
In 1910 he married Jennye Hartwick in Minnesota
and they had the following child[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (110)[...]a young Forest Ranger, born in Spokane April 16th, at
Grace died Jan. 4, 1933 with burial Jan. 9, 1933 in midnight, weight 6 ½ pounds. Mother and son[...]James died March 1912 with burial in Wildrose
appointed to succeed Carl M. Stevens as[...]upied by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. White and
will return in a short time with his wife to take up his[...]st the game laws. He
and are busy getting settled in the residence vacated made a trip out into t[...]. A. White which they will occupy. brought in J. W. E. Baker and Charles Coulter, under
Mr. Bak[...]will be allotted to the home discharged in the justice court as not guilty.
service for fire[...]usted employees of where they are living in tents, and are now in the
the forest service, residing at Thompson Falls, will in county jail awaiting trial.
the near future go[...]r the purpose of
learning the use of these planes in one of the L. S. Baker
government aviation schools located in that state. The 1915 Thompson Falls Pol[...]Thompson carpenter - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls
Falls, Mt. Jan. 1, 1920 T[...]Information from their marriage license #1092 in the
August 31, the Salvation Army Advisory[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (111)[...]- married Oct. 29, His father died last fall in Troy.
1934 Thompson Falls, Mt., by Clark A. Newto[...]dger, Thompson March 11 by drowning in Juvenile Lake about five
Falls, Mt. Oct. 31, 1934[...]L. John Baker was born October 12, 1926 in Salem,
Baker of Thompson Falls were married at th[...]e bride and Leslie T. United States Navy in 1943, and served as signalman
Baker, a brother we[...]ndants. Mrs. Brooks is a until his discharge in 1946. He trained for his life’s
graduate of the[...]the time she attended made her at his trade in Thompson Falls, and later in Davenport,
home with Mrs. Miller.[...]and happiness to the married Lorraine James in Davenport in 1946. He is
young couple.[...]Mrs. Dorothy Cecil of Spokane.
He enlisted in the Navy Oct. 27, 1943 Butte, Fune[...]ompson Falls, Mt. May who will sing “In the Garden” and “Peace, I Give
9, 1945 - The[...]page col 6 - Former Interment will be in the Bess Hampton Memorial
Falls Man Drowns in Washington - Funeral services Gardens.[...]re under the direction of
will be held (Thursday) in Othello, Wash. for Johnny Muscott Funeral Home.
Baker, 34, who drowned early Monday in a small lake
near Othello. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Free[...]e Richard B. Baker was born July 27, 1919 in Sharon
two men will act as pall bearers.[...]ker and Ona Kelly.
Baker was born Oct. 12, 1926 in Salem, Nebr. and Richard married Mary[...]llhands); 2] Carol (Choate); 3] Ben C.; 4]
served in World War II with the U.S. Navy. He was[...]Information from their marriage license #1411 in the
the Sanders County Ledger, and continued work[...]alls, Mt. -
there after the latter sold the paper in 1953. In 1955 he Richard B. Baker of Thompson Fal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (112)[...]Information from their marriage license #1312 in the
Memorial Hospital.[...]s County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. -
Born in Sharon Springs, Kan., Mr. Baker was Luther Goodwin of Bellevue, Alberta, Canada; white;
educated in Nebraska, Colorado and Montana, then 24 y[...]erta Canada to
worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Montana. George W. Goodwin and Clara J. Soas; he had not
During World War II he worked in Port Orchard, been previously married -[...]white; 18 years of
joined the Operating Engineers in Montana where he age born Bozeman, Montana[...]Baker and
did road work, then moved to Wenatchee in 1948 and Jane Hartwick; she had not been pr[...]ector of the Holy Spirit Church,
dams. He retired in 1984. He had lived in Union Gap Missoula, Mont. Witnesses: Phyllis[...]them would be in strange places doing strange things:
Keith & Keith Funeral Home, Yakima is in charge Virginia Laura Baker has become Mrs[...]Miller and is living in Rockford, Wash.

Roy Baker[...]r his home near Colburn Idaho where working in the Thompson Falls ranger district: Walter
he wil[...]From their marriage information record held in the
Sam & Stella Baker[...]Stella Baker died March 1935. Her obituary was in Myers, district judge. (Book 1 page 5[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (113)[...]Washington moved to town Monday. Mr. Baldwin is
in 1913 they were re-married: Walter E. Baker of[...]alls, Mt. Wed. Sept. 25, 1935 - Students enrolled in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]His siblings were:
company as railroad switchman in their yards and will 1] Royal Homer ‘Roy’;
move here in about a month. He says it seems B[...]e to rent any sort of a house here and in 1835, died 1872. From family history he died when[...]cousins wife. The parents were born in Michigan.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]pson Falls their future home. They have in the Sanders County Historical Museum. - “Pat, l[...]belonging of Thompson Falls left his home in Homer, Minnesota
to Johnson and Flannigan. Mr. Ba[...]oyed as and was estranged from his family in 1897.” Pat and
switchman in the yards of the Thompson Falls Power his brother Homer were working in the woods as
company and recently resigned from t[...]perhaps,. But he took a great pride in giving a day’s
Williams occupation while in Thompson Falls was work for a days pay. And his brother (Lang) wasn’t
that of a baker as noted in his American Legion letting him do it.[...]on with him. The
records. William join the Legion in 1928, but moved people who told mother about it made a very point of
to Plains in 1929. tha[...]this time Lang didn’t shush
- he is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk down and he[...]It was somewhere in Wisconsin in the woods.
Miriam Balderston[...]ey
Miriam Balderston was born ca 1895 Salt Lake City, were fighting over a day’s work. Well, m[...]not all of them knew how to fall a tree in the right way
and not break it all up. Cause in the Wisconsin woods
Charles A. &[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (114)[...]hat he darn good head start. Lang went right in, packed his
could handle them so they come down t[...]ice, get enough strain so the pin something inin February and I was born in
Lang.[...]s awfully quick. When he would
trying to get this in before dark.” or something like write to[...]id all right for himself. He was a darn good
shot in front of everybody. So he lifted the pin just logger. There was quite a bit of logging in northern
once too much. Finally Dad said, “Lang[...]he himself a little piece of property there in one place in
was under such perfect control all the tim[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (115)[...]Falls, Mt., and was buried Oct. 26, 1933 in the
postmaster in Thompson Falls and told him to tell him Tho[...]well for him to contact her at that working in the woods. That John Miller provided the
address. So he, in turn, of course the postmaster was a informat[...]d of his, turned the letter right over to him. He in (Other places he is referred to as Patrick N. Baldwin).
turn wrote to somebody back in Minnesota that he Sanders County Ind[...]limp body of Pat Baldwin lying on the bank
killed in an accident. He met somebody from back[...]ed when they were working there, everyone in this community. At the time of his death
well, he[...]ompson Falls, Mt. her daughter who live in Washington.
Friday Sept. 26, 1913 - page 3 - P. N[...]Items - B. F.
the latter part of the week to work in one of the Bales, who was a member of t[...]terprise force, left for Plains Tuesday to assist in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Apr[...]k into the rut. Paddy is Harris of Camas Prairie and Mr. Harris’ sister Miss
trying to figure ou[...]and during peace we have hunger and in town Wednesday. This is the first time in twelve
unemployment. years that Mrs. Harris has been in Thompson Falls
P. N Baldwin was noted in July 1, 1922 as Grand although Mr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (116)[...]th a lumber
paper. All the Bales boys were reared in Montana and hardware company of that city.
where they got their start. They work on newspapers Jack enlisted in the Navy October 4, 1942 Helena,
in New York City, San Francisco and other points. Montana and was discharged October 2, 1945
Camas Prairie News - Senator Orville Harris and Bremert[...]Newspaper in Trigg co., Kentucky - Dec. 1944 -[...]nister, chiefs gunner’s mate, Pearl
He served in the Navy in World War II, enlisting Harbor, debacle, is now on a destroyer escort in the
Sept 13, 1939 from Louisville, Jefferson Co., Ky. He Atlantic waters, that Percy Banister is in Hebrides
served on the USS Pyro, USS Louisville,[...]d June 3, 1996 ___ Missoula, Mont
Gunner’s Mate in Minneapolis, Minn. Sanders[...]ster 1996 at the Mountain Valley Hospice House in
and Mary Magdaline ‘Babe’ Adams. Missoula.
In 1920 Arthur Bannister was enumerated in the Memorial services were held Monday,[...]Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Missoula
Jack married Alice Saint Aug. 30, 1939[...]n Saint and Laura Fern Following a stint in the Civilian Conservation Corps
Fulks. Alice was[...]ld G. Feb. 11, Jack moved to Thompson Falls in 1937 and went to
1916; 3] Alice; 4] Montana; 5] Bruce Frank Feb. 13, work for his future father-in-law, Ben Saint. Jack and
1925.[...]nt of After his retirement from the bank in 1983, Jack and
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 19 yea[...]had not been previously married - married home in Missoula; a son, Larry Banister and wife, Liz,
Au[...]rs and a sister.
Information from the newspaper in Trigg Co., Arrangements were by Squire Simmons & Carr
Kentucky - Wednesday, August 30, 1939 in the Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Methodist church in Missoula, Montana, Miss Alice Alice Bani[...]ders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug.
this city. Mr. Banister has made his home in Montana 15, 2004 - Missoula - Alice Sa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (117)[...]has been working at the Montana Standard was in
She was born Oct 9, 1919, in Thompson Falls. She town on Monday. Mr. Bannon came in to purchase a
was the daughter of Fern and Benjam[...]ers County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
documented in their original text at the University of Frid[...]p of W. G. Bannon and Clem
1939. The couple lived in the Thompson Falls area for Hass, was opened on Sunday in the building formerly
most of their lives, moving to Missoula inin death by her husband, in lists him as a miner .
1996, as well as[...]Friday Dec. 8, 1911 - page 3 - W. G. Bannon came in
Her family includes a son, Larry Banister and h[...]Mining and Milling company’s property, in which he
Banister and his wife Betty Jo of Florence: and four is interested, and came in for a load of supplies and to
great-grandchildren[...]ll regret to learn that they have left the
Garden city under the care of Garden City Funeral Montana Standard mine on Prospec[...]en (Nancy); W. G. Bannon has been placed in charge of the
2] James (Betty Jo).[...]arried Dec. 19, 1967 He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Elizabeth Jean Kuebl[...], both being people
creek, was a business visitor in town on Saturday. from out of town. W. G.[...]Thursday evening and he body was taken in charge by
Friday Sept. 21, 1906 - W. G. Ba[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (118)[...]Retta Barnes
His obituary was in the Plainsman newspaper, Retta Barn[...]Walter Scott & Bertha Bargewell in Missoula county.
Walter Scot was born June 12,[...]Friday June 18, 1909 - Retta Barnes will teach in the
Vail.[...]4, Scott Barnes was born June 1855 Iowa. His father
1940. was born in Penn., and his mother in Illinois.
Walter died Dec. 12, 1966 Mt.[...]parents were born in Missouri.
Scott married Annie in 1878/1879; they had 1]
Grace[...]ns - Grace Barker, farmer, 26 years Iowa, father Ohio and mother Pa.;
Business College in Portland. wife Celia[...]ll.;
Grace married Henry A. Ogeton Sept. 7, 1924 in daughter Rettie M., one month born Was[...]Ore, mother Missouri; Charles Buff (brother-in-law)[...]887 - County Correspondence -
1924 as Grand Noble in the IOOF. Thompson Fall[...]. April 10, 1935 - Local Happenings - 1891 in Thompson Falls. They noted they resided in
Robert White is the new case worker at the Re-[...]Scott was elected to a six month term as Grand
in that capacity, is expecting a transfer to Hamilto[...]n Oct. 13, 1894 page 3 - Scott
remain for a while in this office. Barne[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (119)[...]The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls,[...]ee and clear. states that he will make that city his home, at least for
The birth dates of his chi[...]139.48 acres May 12, 1905, a Cash leave in a day or two for California where he will
sale. B[...]locate permanently. Mrs. Barnes will remain in
BLM Serial Nr.: MTMTAA067011. W1/2 NE sec 18,[...]rd of Clinton Selia A. Barnes is listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls
and Miss Retta Barnes, the superintendent of schools Polk directory as living in Thompson Falls.
in Missoula county.[...]mb with this week and reports lively times in that camp.
an axe on Monday morning. The injured[...]is many
E. H. Dowell as partner with Scott Barnes in the Blue Thompson Falls friends. Scott is a[...]from his home at White Pine having been in business in Thompson Falls for over 20
last Saturday to close[...]winter there.
Friday Jan. 8, 1909 - Fire starts in restaurant adjoining The Sanders County Ledge[...]by the use of dynamite applied Barnes came in on No. 3 last evening from Missoula
to the buildi[...]her home in Missoula, is spending this week here
The Sander[...]urned to
on Sunday or Monday for the Modoc valley in Missoula from a Butte hospital wh[...](The Barnes went to Calif., and returned early in Winnie Crawford of Missoula, forme[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (120)[...], California, for a (Burial was Feb. 7, 1911 in Missoula City Cemetery,
visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sc[...]W. S. Barnes
27, 1933 Missoula city cemetery, Missoula, Mt. W. S. Barne[...]Curdy Nov. 20, 1894
1926 with burial Nov. 3, 1926 in the Missoula City Thompson Falls, Mt. At that time he noted[...]resided in Thompson Falls.

Winnie Grace[...]Montana, Shorty was born Jan. 13, 1928 in Clarkston, N. C.
the daughter of Scott Barnes and[...]rginia Potter, Leland, N. C.; 4] Olivia Warfield,
in Thompson Nov. 2nd on Friday. One of her guests[...]During the Korean Conflict he was wounded in the
in Missoula county. battle in Uijongbu and received a Purple Heart.
Winnie ma[...]LeRena A. ‘Rena’ was born May 15, 1931
in June 9, 1904 page 3 col 3.[...]: 1] June (Hart of
of the sudden death of her son-in-law, William Spokane); 2] Maggie (Ros[...]h, Ore); 5] Rodney.
Bluff, California and arrived in Missoula Monday Shorty worked in several different areas, but his true
evening. Th[...]sion was always music. He wrote and recorded
2:30 in charge of the Odd Fellows. several songs in Nashville and performed on the
Mr. Crawford has[...]of the Purple Heart. Rena was also
He was born in Sutton, West Ontario, Canada, and active in these organizations as a past Commander in
came to Montana when he was 19 years old. First h[...]utte and then to the Bitter Root valley. For a in the Order of the Purple Heart Auxiliary.
time he worked near Hamilton and afterward in the Rena was also involved with the To[...]on. Four Emery G. died Sunday Aug. 26, 2001 in Spokane,
years ago he came to Missoula where he w[...]the Missoula Ice at Riplinger Funeral Home in Spokane with interment
company. He was very successful in this venture. in the Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Wa.
He[...]70 years, Tuesday, Sept. 4,
sisters, all residing in Canada. In Missoula he leaves a 2001 in Spokane, Wa. Her funeral services were held

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (121)[...]121

Friday Sept 7, at Riplinger Funeral Home in Spokane, Ellis and Sarah Ramsey.
interment was concluded in the Greenwood Memorial Lillian had been previously married to ____
Terrace in that city. (Above information was taken Halverson.
fr[...]Falls, Mt.to Jesse and Alice J. Barrett.
was born in Ohio as was his mother. Everette died Dec. 29, 1965 Thompson Falls, Mt.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls,
Missoula[...]orn Sept. 11, 1863 Wednesday morning in the Hot Springs hospital.
Trempealeau, Wisconsin[...]oline Mr. Barrett was born June 19, 1914, in Thompson
Lilly.[...]il
Irwin died Feb. 2, 1945 with burial Feb. 5th in coming to Thompson Falls a few years ago w[...]) Sampson, Lonepine.
2, 1945 with burial Feb. 5th in Winona, Minn. The body is at Shrider[...]Hank Barrett
bachelor. He and his mother lived in a small shack The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
facing the alley off Clay street. In later years his Friday Dec. 22, 1911 - page 3[...]ied the elderly neighbor, Charlie
Polley sometime in 1944??? He[...]y
Information from their marriage license #1372 in the officiated at the ceremony, and Mr. and Mrs[...]y Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - acted in the capacity of best man and lady. - The
Claris B[...]llis and Sarah McGregor, Clayton County, Iowa to Leonard Barrett
Ramsey; she had been previousl[...]and McClellan Hannah. His parents were born in
June 27, 1940 Thompson Falls, Mt. by E. H.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (122)[...]nd Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

In the 1900 federal census (June 12) Thompson born New York; mother Penns; merchant in a grocery
Falls, Missoula County, Mt. - Jesse sta[...]amster; that he old; born Mt.; father born in Canada; mother born
owned his house free and clea[...]t. and they had the following Jesse served in 1940 as Grand Noble IOOF for a one
children: 1] E[...], Mt. Alice died May 1981 with burial in the Thompson
Friday Oct. 6, 1905 - Jesse Barrett,[...]ow lives at Darby was married last buried in the same grave as his grandmother in the
week and together with his wife is spending a[...]John married Ruth Marion Pyatt April 23, 1932 in
Friday Sept. 21, 1906 - Jessie Barrett, of Darby,[...]born 1937 - died 1950 with burial in the Fraternal
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]mpson Falls, Mt. officiated by Rev.
been residing in the Bitter Root Valley near Darby, Nelle P[...]ecame the noted that both parties resided in Belknap, Mt., both
owner of the store and an acre[...]old.
Barrett will gain possession of the property in Ruth Marion Pyatt was born about 19[...]rd Pyatt and Lillian Jane
concrete block building in place of the present store Ferry.
building a[...]his Barrett moved to Dixon last week.
death in Nov. 15, 1942. After which Alice continued[...]son Falls, Mt. - Belknap - Mr. and Mrs.
the store in the 1950's. Joh[...]ls, Mt. John has been taking a course in Diesel engineering.
School Dist. # 4 April 2, pag[...]ildren.
age; married at the age of 35 years; born Iowa; father Ruth married #2 Francis J. Wade.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (123)[...]nd Rachel Barrow. They have resided in Montana over a year;
Leonard married McClellan[...]the family home at Cheney,
McGregor, Clayton Co., Iowa; 2] Jesse March 23, Wash. and has not returned. Custody of James is
1870 McGregor, Clayton Co., Iowa. requested.
McClellan Hannah was born about 1846 Pa. and
died in 1873 McGregor, Iowa. W[...]rrett married to five days imprisonment in the county jail.
Martha Jeanetta Rick and they ha[...]1895; 4] Elva L. March 16, 1898; 5] George In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls,
Washingto[...]ingle; that he came to the United States
Missouri City, Mo to William Elbert Stanley Rich and in 1876 (23 years ago) that he is a naturalized citi[...]ett died 1950 Missoula, Mt. and was page 415 in the Sanders County Courthouse in
buried in the Wildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Th[...]outh Dakota to Chris
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Hanson and Doroth[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (124)[...]n and Miss Alma Hanson of A Republican in his political beliefs he has held
Creston, applie[...]e couple will was a justice of the Peace in Kane Co., Ill. for 3 years
make their home in Polson where the groom has a and trea[...]any local Minnesota, 1871; re-elected in 1872 and elected
people, as he was employed by th[...]Lieutenant-Governor of the state of Minnesota in
Mercantile Co., for several months about a year a[...]rous married life. nominated Blaine in 1884; has held many local and
Alma Hanson was b[...]d is now its vice-president.
Oran was a dentist in Thompson Falls when he He married at Middlebury, Vt., in 1854, Harriet E.,
joined the American Legion in 1950. daughter of Allen E[...]nesota.
Charlotte L. Allen was born about 1845 in Governor Barto has been prominent in Masonic
Ferrisburg, Addison Co., Vermont to Willi[...]1] Eli E. ca 1848. 139, at Geneva, Ill., in 1861, receiving the chapter
She married Alphon[...]degrees and was exalted to a Royal Arch Mason in
born: 1] William Allen Barto born Aug. 23, 1871.[...]f Vermont: An Illustrated knighted in Sycamore Commandery, Sycamore, Ill.,
Biographical[...]and took the Scottish rite degrees to the 32d in
Vermont.” Brattleboro Vt.: Transcript Publishin[...]ocal and grand lodges, was
Cloud, Minn., was born in Hinesburgh, Vt., May 27, grand master of the state in 1891 - ‘92; is prominent in
1834 the son of William R., and Mary (Gage) Barto[...]A.R. circles and organized one of the first posts in
He was educated at the district schools and under Illinois at Elgin in 1866 and was its first commander;
private instruc[...]has been past district and department commander in
Illinois and engaged in farming, which vocation he Minnesota; a[...]Legion, department
followed until his enlistment in 1861. He enlisted as a of Minnesota, and a member of the Society of the
private in Co. K, 52nd Ill. Inf. Vols., and was[...]Upon his return from the war of the rebellion in last winter, departed on Thursday for the White Earth
1864 he engaged in the manufacturing of furniture at Indian agency in Minnesota where she will be the
Elgin, Ill. Desir[...]professional life he guest of her brother-in-law, Indian Agent Howard and
studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1870. family, for several weeks, before returning to her
Removing to Sauk Center, Minn in 1869, he began the home in Sauk Center, Minn.
practice of his profession and[...]re and at St. Cloud, where Mt., with burial in Sauk Center, Minn.
he now resides.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (125)[...]rlotte Ellen Barto died the state University in Missoula.
suddenly of arterial sclerosis Tuesday[...]934 - Local Happenings - Miss
Barto was seemingly in excellent health and had come Elisebeth Barto, instructor in biology at the University
from her home in Minnesota to spend the winter with of Oreg[...]ertainly drew from life grade school teacher in the Eugene schools. Both
an unusual amount of joy[...]er, Thompson
solo, “I Have Heard of a Beautiful City.” Falls, Mt. Wed. June 19, 193[...]tion with
accompanied the remains to the old home in Sauk her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. B[...]t will be made. been an instructor in biology for the past five years at[...]Cranbrook Institute of Science, which is in connection
Monday for a lease on the ranch on Che[...]ience degree at the
there. Willis Noland, brother-in-law of Clarence, and University of Montana,[...]ounty Independent Ledger, Thompson In 1944 when her father wrote about his past, he
Fal[...]5 - Heron - Mr. and Mrs. noted that she was in Ann Arbor, Michigan doing
C. Barto of Gem, Idaho,[...]research and was still residing there in 1964.
visited here last week. In 1982 she was residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Clarence died April 1955.[...]John Barto was born Aug. 3, 1903 Long Prairie, Mn.
Falls, Mt. to William Allen Barto and Lucy R[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. In 1944 John was an engineer living in Great Falls,
Thurs. May 12, 1916 - front page col 3 & 4 has a Mont. and was residing there in 1964.
picture of Margaret Barto - (caption) Miss[...]ontest, held and Harriet E. Barto, was born in Geneva, Ill., in the
here by the county schools at their meet last Saturday, year 1857. After the father had served in the War of
and who is now attending the in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (126)[...]Margaret Barto
for a time. He then worked in Fargo, N.D. for several Margaret Barto was born July 24, 1901 Long Prairie,
years returning to Sauk Center in 1882 to enter his Mn., to William Allen Bar[...]Friday June 4, 1909 - Eighth grade graduates -
In the 1880 federal census, Fargo, Cass Co., Dakota[...]t. to William Allen Barto and Lucy Reid.
age born in Ill, father and mother born in Vermont. The Sanders County Independent L[...]onday for Portland, where he will
financial Clerk in the government offices at White remain for an indefinite time.
Earth, Minn., for three years, in Bend Oregon for one
years, in the First State Bank of Thompson Falls with[...]William Allen Barto was born Aug. 23, 1871 Sauk
in Tacoma one year and since in Wallace and Gem, Center, Min. to Alphons[...]Harlow.
shortly and will occupy a position in the First State I was born at Sauk Center,[...]originally from Vermont had gone to Illinois in the
The 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory has him middle fifties and came to Sauk Center in 1869. This
listed as a cashier for the First Stat[...]railroad. I was born in 1871 and when I was 7 or 8
The Sanders County L[...]e col 5 - Mrs. Julie sentry boxes, was still in good condition. Many of the
Brower and daughter,[...]that they could tax themselves more heavily than in
Mrs. Barto.[...]at the age of 76 years. corner of the loft in Dr. Palmer’s stable. By the time I
Burial was in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery, was in school, one Catholic and three Protestant
Thompso[...]tantial buildings and resident
His obituary was in the Sanders County Independent clergymen. Be[...]as a farm hand
Services and internment was held in T. F. Friday and railroad telegrapher unti[...]under the auspices of the Masonic order of In my senior year there I had typhoid fever and was[...]with the rest. The following year I homesteaded in the
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - section 23 plot # 08 northern part of the state. This was in the big timber
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (127)[...]ders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
got a job in a hardware store in the home town. Friday March 1, 1907 - T[...]ing 4% compounded interest.
at that time teaching in St. Cloud. The next year we The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
bought a store in Long Prairie where we stayed six Friday March 8, 1907 -[...]our arrived here on Sunday morning from Long Prairie,
share of unpaid public work in church, school, civic Minn, and were joyousl[...]Mr. Barto will make arrangements for a permanent
Prairie, Mn; 2] John, 1904 Long Prairie, Mn; 3] home.
Elizabeth born Feb. 6, 19[...]t of the
Lucy Reid was born Sept. 27, 1875 Long Prairie, First State Bank of this city purchased the W. F. Jones
Minn, to John M. Reid (born in Canada (English), and ranch and took possess[...]the ranch, livestock and all the appurtenances
In 1906 I came to Thompson Falls, Montana to open and is located in a very attractive spot about 2 miles
a bank and w[...]es from
Friday Aug. 3, 1906 - W. A. Barto of Long Prairie, town which had a small orchard and a beautiful view
Minn., is in town looking over the business of t[...]k thought they
and is looking over various points in Montana in should share in the crops, but as they helped to furnish
search o[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. and mountain lions in the woods, and a big silver-
Friday Sept. 28, 190[...]tipped bear was killed near the path we used in going
arrived here on Tuesday evening and have be[...]ing the Ashley Creek canyon to a depth of
engaged in business at Long Prairie, Minnesota. perhaps twenty-five feet. T[...]906 - Messrs W. A. Barto and H. W. evidence in the middle of the timber it had broken off
Reed,[...]rl
$20,000. The gentlemen expect to get opened up in a Thursday morning.
few weeks.[...]s, Mt. Friday Jan. 8, 1909 - Fire starts in restaurant adjoining
Friday Nov. 16, 1906 - Messr[...]irst State Bank, Attorney A. S.
Historical Museum in Thompson Falls, Mt. as of Ainsworth an[...]counter was to change and valuables not locked in the safe were all manually
a thousand dollar bill which the holder had won in a saved. The vault, which is inclosed in a brick vault
poker game the night before;[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (128)[...]old. It is like a prospector’s hope to
contents in the vault were safe.) keep on looking.
In 1910 this valley suffered what went down in The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
history as the Big Fire of 1910. In August a fire started Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 14, 1918 - page eight - Local
in the timber on the Idaho side and was literally bl[...]- front page - Salvation
to start spot fires, and cut off fleeing animals. Army has Advisory[...]alvation Army Advisory Board, for
Service arrived in the person of F. A. Silcox, later U. Sanders[...]the railroad transportation was Welfare in Sanders County.)
mostly by pack mule or pack sack[...]ral census April 3-4 first ward Thompson
and sent in by the hundreds and in time the fire was Falls Town, #23-23 - not[...]check to be issued by the and had not served in the War. It also notes that he
Missoula office, which was a hundred or a hundred was born in Mont., his father born in Wash., and his
fifty miles away from the points where the men were mother in Wisc. (As you will note there are large
discharged. The bank worked out a method of mistakes in the census taking).
revolving loans by which it l[...]Falls Polk directory has him withdrawn in large amounts for hoarding purposes.
listed as Pr[...]The opening of the First State Bank is in line with
Thompson Falls.[...]etary of institutions were and still are in a precarious
its people. These are all real and t[...]ll experiencing. Our bank has never dealt in speculation
green, but which is more beautiful wh[...]he depositors.
always look that way before sunset in the hopes that It is natural to assume t[...]resume business normally will be materially
times in a lifetime when the sun will gild the snow strengthened and prestige increased in the time to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (129)[...]dependent Ledger, Thompson Thompson Falls in 1906. Mr. Barto died in Thompson
Falls, Mt. Wed. Feb. 26, 1936 - Local Happenings- Falls in 1953 and was president and a founder of the
Mrs.[...]rbor, Mich., and Mrs. Paul K.
Bankers Association in Great Falls. He was the guest Harlow, Thomps[...]alif., and four grandchildren.
(Final paragraph in Williams notes: We had four
children, Margaret Ha[...]Barton
here; Elizabeth, in research at Ann Arbor and two The Sande[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. residing in Thompson Falls; born Sept. 19, 1890 Sauk
26, 1953[...]colored hair.
He established the bank in 1906 and it is believed he
established a record in the state for longest tenure as[...]y 9, 1964 and was buried there.
May, 1964 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery,
Thompson F[...]pson Falls Power Co., rooming
died Saturday night in a Missoula rest home, where at the Ward Ho[...]lls, Mt.
Homer C. Crisman officiating. Burial was in the Friday March 8, 1907 - Fred Baumgar[...]of claims on Cooper gulch off Prospect Creek was in
She was born Sept. 27, 1875 in Long Prairie, Minn. town on business yesterday.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (130)[...]The Rev. Lobell Bennett officiated and burial was in
Claude (Jack) Baxter was born Jan. 18, 1897 in Iowa the Fraternal cemetery under the direction of[...]ng Masonic Graveside
grew up and attended schools in Barnesville, Minn. rites. (Sanders County[...]Mt. 1964) burial section # 12 plot # 13
1917 in Minneapolis, Minn in the Navy for service Elsie Katherine Ba[...]e. 9, 2003 Thompson
during World War I. He served in the Bu Navy #62. Falls, Mt. - Her obituary appeared in the Sanders
He received his discharge March 3, 1919 in New York County Ledger Thurs. January 16, 2003. - Elsie
City, New York.[...]ent of Thompson
Jack later moved with his folks in the 1920's to Falls, died at her home Thur[...]was born.
Jack and Elsie Carstens were married in Seattle She was born Dec. 4, 1901 in the Spokane Valley to
May 28, 1938.[...]Hans and Hannah (Anderson) Carstens. Hans, born in
Elsie was born Dec. 4, 1901 in the Spokane Valley, Germany, was a dairy far[...]Wa., to Hans and Johannah (Anderson ) in the Spokane Valley. Hannah, a native of Sweden,
C[...]er Eugene.
After their marriage the two resided in Spokane and (Portions repeated from earlier entries omitted -
Chicago before moving to Thompson Falls in 1945 to Elsie received her education in Spokane area schools,
establish a wood molding pl[...]graduating from Millwood High School in 1920 as
In 1947 Claude joined the American Legion and[...]to that organization until 1950. in banking at the Old National Bank in Spokane.
They had one child, Robert Thomas, known as Following Jack’s death in 1964, Elsie moved to her
Skip. Skip studied law a[...]on Maiden Lane, where she lived for 39 years.
and in 2000 early 2001 Skip’s son, Mike, completed[...]Skip was married to Susie Duffied and they in the community, including her primary care givers[...]Shrine, the Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls. She was a
Congregational church.[...]ild (Louie LaRock), of Thompson Falls dressed in top hat
she and her family were taking a ship across the and tails, presented her with a key to the city and
Atlantic to Germany to her father’s old cou[...]daughter, Kate
social gathering or party was held in hopes that the Kovarik (husband Kelly[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (131)[...]he Shamrock. Wash.; sister-in-law and friend Carol Baylor,[...]s, Mt. Nov. Monday, July 7, 2003 at Garden City Funeral Home in
6, 1958 - page 6 - Bruce Baylor, Belknap is[...]was born to Floyd Baylor and Helen.
has enlisted in the Navy and will leave for Naval Sander[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July Hickam field in Hawaii. He visited briefly, leaving the
10, 2003[...]passed away on Monday, June 30, 2003 at his home in David married Carol Aldrich and they had t[...]Colleen Aug. 20, 1957
He was born Nov. 7, 1936, in Hamilton to Floyd and Hot Springs, Mt. (Sridh[...]their divorce, David married Liz.
Thompson River in 1953. Bruce was a 1955 graduate Liz had[...]duating he
went to work at Thompson River Lumber. In 1959 he Floyd & Helen Baylor
enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon his return he Fl[...]had the following
went to work for Montana Power in Thompson Falls. children: 1] Bruce Nov. 7, 1936 Hamilton, Mt.; 2]
From there he worked in laying the Yellowstone Pipe David F. (Carol Aldrich); 3] Ed; 4] James; 5] Bonnie
Line and in construction. (Bry[...]Glenn Wunderlich); 9]
were married April 15, 1961 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Bernice ( McKenzie).[...]Bessie Beale
In his younger days he played guitar and sang in Bessie Beale was born Feb. 1889 Oregon to
many dance halls in western Montana. Before retiring, Waltrene ‘[...]er step-father was John
he worked at various jobs in Montana, the latest being Willis.
for the Missoulian, Community Hospital in Missoula Weekly Montanian Feb. 15, 1896 - Last Sunday
and the KOA in the Missoula area. He loved indoor was the[...]s To Join Long List of Ghost
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, and by Towns - W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (132)[...](Cassie as in the 1880 census) March 17, 1870
Weekly Montania[...]as Careey)
Claude and Winnifred were enumerated in the 1920 1876 Girard; 11] Theodore Aug. 10, 1878 Girard, Ks.
federal census in Valley, Co., Mont. - March[...]seph Aug. 24, 1880 Girard,
Later Claude resided in Los Angeles, Calif. Ks - April 12,[...]Joseph was born March 31, 1826 Co., IN[...]Crawford co., Ka.
Thompson was the first artist in the state to draw Margaret was enumerated in the 1860 federal
portraits of the Chicago nominee[...]census, Harrison township, Lee county, Iowa June 25,
busts of these candidates are six feet t[...]Mary Jane 4 years of age born Iowa; 2] Sarah L. 2
years of age born Iowa; 3] Nancy E. 1/12 years of age
Waltrene ‘Rena’ Beale born Iowa.
Waltrene ‘Rena’ Danforth was born Sept. 18[...]ey had the following children: 1] Kansas City Tuesday and will make her future home
Claud Beale[...]traveled here alone from Kansas City and moves
Weekly Montanian March 7, 1896 - Marr[...]Falls, Montana - The groom is a leading merchant in Thurs. Jan. 7, 1916, front page col 6 - Jos Bealer, who
the city where he has prospered during his ten years of[...]return to his home in Canada the first of the week.[...]Co., Penn., at 80 - After making her home in Thompson Falls with
to Jess Gardner and Jane McCl[...]aler, eighty years old, left Friday for
1855 Lee, Iowa and they had: 1] Mary Jane, March 1, a visit with another daughter living in Kansas City.
1856 Lee, Iowa - May 23, 1893 (John Erler); 2] Sarah Mrs.[...]many of the young people
Louise Feb. 6, 1858 Lee, Iowain Kansas City and that
Lee, Iowa to June 1, 1937 (Mark Zacariah McKeel); following an extended visit in that city she will leave
4] Frances Seigle Oct. 15,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (133)[...]me and he went to answer it. The funeral
18, 1928 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. - wa[...]fraternity, which has done so much for humanity in all
Falls, August 21, 1929 - Aged Citizen of Thompson countries and in all climates. They know no east or
Falls Passes A[...]ou are
Nettie McKeel and perhaps the oldest woman in a member of that fraternity you are[...]To the mother and all relatives, the Ledger joins in
services were conducted at the M. E. Church Sunday extending sympathy in their hour of bereavement. -
afternoon by the Rev[...]ler - Mrs. Margaret Bealer was born
July 27, 1836 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.[...]hen a child she left with her parents and settled in The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Feb. 1, 1896 page 4
Lee County, Iowa. She was married to Joseph Bealer, col. 3[...]uary 25, 1855. They moved Crawford County,
Kansas in 1869 where she lived until 1918, when she[...]at the age of93 years. Funeral services were held in the of Mill street, was torn down this week and[...]f Or?, This building was erected in 1885 by Ed Fitzgerald
Colorado; Mr. Joe Bealer of[...]een used for various
Mrs. Pearl Bremzer of Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. purposes since that time[...]they are taken down the sooner will we have a city
McKeel their sympathy for the loss of her ;mother[...]Sister’s
Dead - The angel of death visited this city last week Hospital. His funeral took place o[...]a sister, Mrs. N. E. McKeel. James died in Missoula and this is the item that was
The deceased was a stranger to most of us, but not a placed in the local Missoulian - Death - Bean - In
stranger to all, for he was a member in good standing Missoula, at the Sister’s Hospital of congestion of the
of the Odd Fellows lodge in his home town in the east. liver, Sunday Jan. 9th, 1887. Major James M. Bean,
He was in poor health when he came, and lived but a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (134)[...]Beardsley has purchased a half interest in the barber
George Bear[...]e; 2] Janet Rebecca; 3] Lebaron quite rational in the day time. We did not learn what
Maine; 4] Eli[...]lter. (Daughter Elizabeth being the only one born
in Missoula, Mt., where the family lived.)[...](In 1880 federal census, Rock Prairie, Dade Co.,
LeBaron married Ada B. Chamberlain A[...]years Alabama, father and mother born in Tenn., wife
Ada B. Chamberlain was born about 1893. Rhoda 41 years Missouri parents born in Tenn.
LeBaron died Nov. 4, 1970.[...]Thompson Falls Wildrose parents were born in Germany.
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]million to
Falls, Mt. Aug. 20, 1930 - Girl Drowns in River At Thompson Falls. He will purchase a[...]d Friday Harry and Mary were married in Dec. 1886.
evening in the Clarks Fork River. T[...]886 page 2 col 3 - Marriage - both parties reside in
the younger one did not go in. She saw her sister go Thompson Falls, Mt. -[...]immediately called her father, who came In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls,
and tried[...]merchant; he owned a farm free and clear; that in their
noon.[...]they had not had a child; He had
Cleo was born in Helena Nov. 24, 1914 and had her boarders li[...]named Son
education there and at Livingston. Then in Thompson Yung from China.
Falls for one year[...]was buried at Thompson Falls. 3 col 4 and in Oct. 18, 1903 page 2 col 1 - Divorced -
The sym[...]west part of the county both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - Harry J.
goes out to the fa[...]y J. Beason.
The minister from Noxon officiated in the Methodist The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]Trout Creek, is one of the old timers in this section
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (135)[...]135

having been a resident of Thompson in the early days George Beat[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
hotel and saloon in Trout Creek. Friday July[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. employment in a mine nearby.
Friday March 23, 1906 - James Beat[...]4, 1987 with burial April 7, 1987
expects to work in the future. in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.

Jo[...]by deputy Sheriff Roy Hart. Dies in Missoula - Eastern Star graveside rites by Mt.[...]Oliver Beaton afternoon in Fraternal Cemetery here for Mrs. Olive
The 1915[...]Frint (Pat) Beaumont, 78, who died Monday in a
bartender for W. M. Cummings - he is not listed in the Missoula hospital. Funeral services were co[...]Wednesday morning in Squire-Simmons-Carr Rose
(Possibility - Oliver Beaton residing in Shelby, Toole Chapel in Missoula with Dr. Claude Boydston
Co. Mt. - Word[...]eyes; brown colored hair; School, she taught in Helmville and Garrison until her
- There was an O[...]uly 2, 1946 marriage to William T. Beaumont in 1910.
Portland, Ore.) She formerly worked as a clerk in the County[...]surer’s office here prior to moving to Missoula in[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (136)[...]Floral Chapter 46, OES, of Deer Montana in 1927. She then taught high school inin sec. 10 plot # 6 Fraternal in heavy construction with Morrison & Knudson
cemete[...]James H. Beck Building in Portland, Oregon.
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk[...]ower Montana roots and ranching. They retired in 1969 to
Co. Mesa, Arizona and in 1992 moved to Puyallup to be[...]J. (Debbie), Robert
as laborer - he is not listed in the 1917 directory. F. (Wendy), Michael E. (Ni[...]nd Roberta Robbins.
as pumpman - he is not listed in the 1917 directory. Reposing at Powers Funer[...]eodore Bedard Jr. License noted that in the Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Mt. - Patrick[...]orn
Robert Corcoran died about 1995 with burial in the Denver, Colorado to John Walter Reddle and[...]oinette ‘Toni’ died Nov. 30, 1997 with burial in Oct. 24, 1933 Polson, Mt. by W. M. O’Maley,
t[...]ec. 1, Isabel C. Jensen, both residing in Polson, Mt.
1997 - Antoinette (Toni) Clara Corcor[...]Colorado to John Walter Reddle and Luella Fowler.
in Thompson Falls, Montana, died November 30,
1997.[...]ristine (Donlan) Bedard
preceded her by two years in death. Theodore Beda[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (137)[...]mpson
French parents), and Maggie Lanthaume (born in filed his notice of intention to m[...]were from Paris, France ). proof in support of his claim of Homestead entry #
Theodor[...]hompson Falls, Mt.
partner, Edmond Hamel, engaged in cattle raising, etc, Friday Feb. 7, 1908 -[...]ter Antoinette
but eventually bought and remained in the Hotel is named.
business in Frenchtown where he and Maggie raised[...]Frenchtown visited his son, Theo., of this city, who
Adelaide ‘Addie’ June 10, 1880 Mt.; 5] A[...]y, Missoula, Mont., for him to undertake in his present condition.
notes that Theodore Sr., i[...]mpson Falls Polk directory lists him
parents born in Canada as he was; Maggie is 28 years as Vice-President of the Thompson Falls Mercantile
of age born in Pa., both parents born in France. Co.
Theodore married Chris[...]Bureau of Land Records Feb. 1, 1909, land office in
they had the following children: 1] Antoinette; 2[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. been in the west end of the county for several days
Frida[...]ously ill last Tuesday and her condition is still
in Frenchtown.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (138)[...]ls, Mt. May Margaret Bedard who settled in the Frenchtown
19, 1911 - Theodore Bedard this week purchased the Valley in 1868. On Dec. 26, 1900, he married
town property[...]the estate of Wm. Saville, Christina Donlan in Butte. They returned to
consisting of six lots in block 21, on the north side of Frenchtown for a year and in 1902 moved to
Railroad avenue.[...]on Falls, Mt. They returned to Missoula in 1925 and in 1928 opened
Friday June 30, 1911 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. a grocery store in Clark Fork. They moved to Spokane
Theodore Bedard, at high noon Saturday, a fine 11 in 1944 and returned to Missoula in 1945 where he
pound baby boy. One more good repub[...]operated a grocery store until his retirement in 1949.
Sanders county.[...]- 1913 - 1915- 1917. Parish of Frenchtown. In addition to his widow, he is
Sanders County Ind[...]taking treatments while visiting with his sister in Joseph B. Oblinger will be celebrant. Burial will be in
Missoula, returned Tuesday feeling much improved.[...]ied Feb. 25, 1963 with burial Mar. 1,
was Cashier in The Thompson State Bank. (He was 1963[...]a, Mt.
listed on their advertisement).
Sometime in the late 1920's Ted bought the Clark Russell Roy Beebe
Fork Mercantile in Clarks Fork, Idaho and ran the Russell[...]relative: Mrs. D. E. Newby of Plains; short in height;
merc--, the stock of merchandize and real[...]on of the National His father was also born in Salina, Ks. (Information
Cash Register company.[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.
business. They plan to remain in Clarksfork for some Friday March 3, 1905 -[...]he fell from a flat car and broke
Sept. 25, 1959 in St. Mary’s cemetery, Missoula, Mt. severa[...]W. A. Beebe of Heron has
Frenchtown native, died in a local hospital Tuesday resigned t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (139)[...]rised last week by a short visit from his Idaho in 1889, and a few years later moved to Heron
brothe[...]rapahoe, Colorado.) Justice of the Peace in that community, in the days
Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. Feb[...]on; age 40 years; 15 years division point.
in west end of county; is U.S. Commissioner and[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. created. He served in that capacity for nine years,
Friday Feb. 14, 190[...]1913.
William (W. A.) Bebee is listed in the 1909 Heron Afterwards he worked for m[...]Thompson Falls Mercantile and later was in charge of
Bebee.)[...]Friday April 23, 1909 - W. A. Beebe now residing in He never married and only known survivin[...]Thursday
- (W. A. Beebee (as spelled) was listed in the 1911 afternoon at the M.E. Church 2:00[...]olk directory notes that His obituary was in the Plainsman newspaper,
he now boards at the Leg[...]er Ouster Proceeding
Store; that he did not serve in any wars; that he was Terminates Quick - The Ouster Proceedings against
born in Ohio as were his parents.[...]abrupt last
trouble and was buried Feb. 22, 1940 in the Fraternal Wednesday evening after about two weeks of action in
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - sec. 1. Lot #5.[...]nty Courthouse with As already stated in this paper, Hugh R. Stephens,
Charles Weber as hi[...]dependent Ledger, Thompson terminated in the same way, 11 to 1 for conviction.
Falls, Mont[...]1940 - front page - The first ballot in the Russell case being 8 to 4 for
Obituary of Wil[...]rs was called, it was
debility. Dr. A. W. Rew was in attendance. Mr. Beebe announced that[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (140)[...]lls, Montana

Mr. Beer’s case was different in many ways from the lateness of the news,[...]namely; that he was a new member reach home in time to attend the funeral.
of the Board, that he[...]were Friday July 30, 1909 - Joseph Beighley was in town
charged of breaking, and that as soon as the examiner for the first long visit in nearly a year. He is still with
made his report,[...]mediately opened Their box car is now in Garrison, Mont. Relatives of
negotiations with the state examiner’s office to see his in Ohio own some property near his home here and
what could be done in the way of paying back the he is expecti[...]taken into consideration and it was as living in Thompson Falls.
decided that Mr. beers had done a[...]ders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
have done in a like circumstance and he was allowed Frid[...]t. 8, 1934 Seattle. At that time it was mentioned in Robert L. & #2 Vickie Beitz
the article that she at one time resided in Thompson Robert ‘Bob’ L. Beitz was bor[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Bob was born in American Falls, Idaho on May 6,
Friday March 30,[...]graduating from American Falls High
whose home is in Thompson, came up on Sunday to School in 1966, he went on to further his education at
look[...]hly expects to erect a the University of Idaho in Moscow. At the U of I he
new home this summer.[...]graduated with a bachelor of science degree in
Sanders County Signal April 11, 1907 - Thompson - zoology and continued studies in archeology. This led
Mrs. Mary Beighley of Thomps[...]ers County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. In 1978 Bob moved his family to Thompson Falls
Frida[...]and began working for the Forest Service. He then
in town Monday with his wife, who is now in charge became supervisor for Sanders Count[...]ulinary department. Mr. Beighley is with the In 1979, he was appointed City Judge of Thompson
N.P. railroad carpenter outfit[...]ent Falls and elected Justice of the Peace in 1982, a job he
repairing the coal decks at Dixon.[...]t his wife recently sustained an irreparable loss in Bob met Vickie, the love of his life, and mar[...]ine Church. They combined their families and
home in Ohio. Mrs. Beighley in as much as owing to together raised[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (141)[...]Information from a query sent in by Robert D.
He is survived by his wife of 25 y[...]Saturday. Mrs. Bell expects to visit in that city for a
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and while and Mr.[...]Memorial services were held Saturday, Sept. 29 in
the Thompson Falls High School gym, with Pastor[...]ning claim on Thompson river
Frank Bell arrived in Thompson Falls about 1922 or near the Copper[...]friends here since their coming about medium in height; medium build; dark colored eyes
2 years a[...]arch 23, 1929, Missoula, Mt.
force of men putting in two side racks at Thompson Informa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (142)[...]m. 1876 in Tama, Tama Co., Ia., the daughter of Eugene
Cor[...]and Lamora Sherwin.
#2 Donald Waid Jan. 24, 1946 in Gardenia, Calif. The couple came west to Plains in 1902 and
Cora and Donald adopted: 1] Catherine[...]Cora died Nov. 6, 1985 Missoula, Mt. with burial in Wilbur F. Bemis, of Thompson, the dentist, was in
the City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 13, lot # t[...]Mt. Thurs. him to have a profitable business in both places. - His
Nov. 1985 - Cora Waid - Funeral services were first ad in the Plainsman appeared June 20, 1902.
conducted S[...]y Congregational Mrs. Bemis taught school in the midwest before
Church for Cora Waid, 74, of M[...]Nov. coming to Montana.
6 of natural causes in a Missoula nursing home. The The 1905 Plai[...]as a
Rev. Gaylund Olson officiated and burial was in the dentist.
City Cemetery.[...]8 - Dr. W. F. Bemis, the dentist,
and Edith Bemis inin Thompson Falls before moving home is on Swamp creek about 12 miles out of Plains.
to Gardenia, Calif., in 1944, where she met Donald H. The Sanders Co[...]1, 1908 - Dr. Bemis, dentist, office at the
lived in California until moving to Missoula in 1977. G. W. Angst residence. Thompson, Mont.[...]household goods having arrived in advance of the
Elizabeth Kathlyn Bemis was born[...]ds for 1935 states Thompson, Montana. Office in the old Mass building.
daughter. Elizabeth age 20 born Nov. 21, 1915. Wife in attendance and I can now do all kinds of
Elizab[...]Co., Calif. They were He was listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk
divorced and she married #2 Gilbert W. Wagner Oct. directory, in the Plains directory he noted as having
1, 1963 T[...]bur F. Bemis was born 1872. (Tampa, 1919 in Thompson Falls, Mont., with Edith being
Iowa?)[...]he following children: 1] Dr. Bemis died in 1921. (South Dakota possibly?)
Gloria Velm[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (143)[...]. Duclose, age 9 born Thompson Falls, Mt.
in Mont., living with her. Information from their marriage license # 613 in the
Edith died March 24, 1961 and was buried in the Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson[...]rmation, was (See Vern Brooks)
published in the Sanders County Ledger, Thompson
Falls, Mt. Ma[...]928 Thompson Falls, Mt.
they will make their home in Dillon. (See Vernon G. A[...]L. Bemish
She graduated from the high school in 1915 and later The Sanders County Ledger[...]eeper with a business house there. old home in Pembroke, Can. Victor Sebert of the Eddy
The groom is well and favorably known in his home sawmill has assumed the vacancy.[...]similar one at Plains. Gloria Funeral Home in Plains for Philip V. Bender, 78, who
Bemis Beckto[...]r here. died Friday morning in a Missoula hospital.
Gloria married #2 A[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (144)[...]e moved here with his wife from returned in better health, but not yet able to resume his
Chi[...]h or two longer to fully regain his
He was born in Salix, Penn July 7, 1886. health.
Surviving are his widow, Marie and several relatives
in Pennsylvania.[...]ated a brick yard at Missoula, arrived here early in horses, heavily packed, and nine men. The bow l[...]with all on board. The small
John was a laborer in Thompson Falls when he boat attached to the ferry was cut loose by John
joined the American Legion in 1921, not noted in the Ingram, W. J. Fennell and John McGowen and taken
1922 list, but was re-instated again in 1923. ashore. Jack Stout of Emporia,[...]dger (Independent?) Thompson the cable in drawing out caused the ferryboat to nearly
Falls,[...]the way he is going about the Donant jumped in the stern of the skiff and swamped
job, there is[...]aped from the bow and struck for the shore,
money in this fund or else quite a number less dogs.[...]cked up. hanging in the water while passing over the falls.[...]- Thompson but his pants getting caught in the rigging, he had to
Falls, Mt. - William Benha[...]ile jumping. which he had in his pockets. Denant attempted to[...]truck the rapids a mile below the falls,
vacation in Missoula the fore part of the week. wh[...]raves creek mill suffered an attack of erysipelas in railroad bridge, four miles below, bo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (145)[...]epare for the trip north Robert
Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight and passengers are bought a moving van and installed bunk beds down
being transferred in good shape by small boats and one side.
l[...]ht the road and will at when he arrived here in the 1940's (as well as the older
once rig up a fi[...]ss and fast freight with a ruby stud in one ear.
immediately.[...]Dennis Bennet Lake City on January 13th. From there he will be sent
Denn[...]3, 1943 - R. H. Bennet discharged. He re-enlisted in
20, 1957 Thur- Local & Social- MM3 Dennis E.[...]arrived Robert joined the American Legion in 1945, missed
here Sunday morning to spend a 30 day leave with his 1946 and was re-instated in 1947 and 1948.
parents. He serves on board the de[...]Mt. Thurs.
J. Isbell and will report back aboard in San Diego at Jan. 31, 1963 - Pearl Bennett a[...]parents moved here undergoing heart surgery in Salt Lake city.
after his enlistment from N. D.
Sanders County[...]Bishop Lowe of the Portland Area
six-month cruise in the western Pacific. of the Met[...]ions, took part Union College of Helen, Montana in the class of 1928.
in fleet exercises, and participated in the Formosa He later attended Garrett Bibl[...]the Bennetts’’ in their field of work here. At the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (146)[...]Falls,
Rev. W. Roy Bennett, and wife and mother -in-law Mont., was recently advanced to the[...]was graduated from Thompson Falls High School, in
In 1930 Thompson Falls had a severe dry spell with 1948, where he was active in sports, winning letters in
the hot, drying winds and low humidities that las[...]to Sept Upon termination of his enlistment in the Navy,
1st. Fred was sent to ‘man’ the for[...]t been
the place. C. M. Bentley is well connected in Chicago, previously married - married to Jean[...]. Herbert.
fascinated with the west they decided, in cooperation Jean B. Herbert was born about[...]Judge Bentley
construct a lodge, put in a string of pack horses, etc. The 1915 Thomps[...]eautiful a spot for their
purpose as can be found in the country.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (147)[...]Information from their marriage license #1431 in the coming to Thompson, he worked on the dam in
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. -[...]ee Forks, Montana to Paul blinding him in that eye.
Williams and Ida Reugamer; he had not been Una died 1953 with burial in the City Cemetery,
previously married - married to Rita Ma[...]ntley and Edith Jones; she buried Aug., 1957 City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,
had not been previously[...]oner of War Detachment He He served in the Army being inducted May 15,
was.discharged Aug. 18, 1945 Walla Walla, Wa. His 1943 Butte, Mt. in the 181st Field Artillery Battalion
record is recorded in the Sanders County Courthouse, and served in New Guinea. He was discharged
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]December 7, 1944 Walla Walla, Wa. In 1945 he[...]William died 1957 and was buried 1957 in theWild
Yellowstone, Mt.; 4] Joseph Franklin Nov[...]. 23, 1912 - Miss Maud Berdick, a
Charley filed in Aug. 7, 1918 on 330.87 acres in Thompson Falls teacher engaged for the com[...]a professional cabinet maker during all
his years in Thompson Falls, well known for his
craftsm[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (148)[...]or. He was
Matilda “Billie” Berens was born in Wisconsin. known as a good citizen, straightforward, honest and
Matilda Berens resided in Thompson Falls, Mt., in industrious and will be missed by many old-[...]rank A. acquaintances with whom he was held in high esteem.
Hartman in Spokane, Wash.[...]It will be remembered that Eric Berg of
arriving in New York May 1, 1910. Trout Creek, died several months since in Missoula.
He filed his declaration of intention[...]property they are working was held for years by
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls,[...]known as the Kentucky Vermillion. F. O. Berg died in
years of age and single; that he immigrated to th[...]the property was purchased by A. T.
United States in 1868 (31 years ago) that he is a Slawson[...]years, but had too many other irons in the fire.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]rmillion was Hans Berg
in town on Saturday of last week.[...]Berg is Butte during the summer, has come in for the winter.
Dead - The Missoula papers on Mon[...]. He died at St. Patrick’s Ruth served in 1940-41 as President of the Woman’s
hospital of[...]n Falls school records 1937 listed
Mr. Berg was in Thompson not more than three childrens[...]t. June
Eric Berg was an old settler, a pioneer in this 4, 1959 page 4 - John Berge,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (149)[...]secretary of the University Lutheran Church in Seattle
(Albert Haskell); 3] Joanne[...]rch 1, 1909 Carbury, N. commercial teacher in North Dakota and Montana will
Dak., to Berndt and[...]of the current school
and taught for a few years in North Dakota. year.
When Nels obtained his position in Thompson Falls, Nels and his wife, Julienn[...]9 years before she retired. accountant in Spokane; daughters, Jeanne, Mrs. Albert
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Feb. 2, 1961 front Haskell in Davis, Calif.; and Jo, Mrs. Jerry Puyear of
page - N. W. Berge, high school principal, was in N.D. Yakima. The Berges have seven grandchildr[...]rother. grade in the Thompson Falls Elementary School.
Berge joined the faculty here in the fall of 1947 and (Taken from newspaper Article of April 3, 1969
in addition to teaching commercial subjects, he serv[...]ipal for 15 years from 1950 to Nels died in Jan, 1970 and is buried the Fraternal
1965. His f[...]here he Julianna K died 1990 and is buried in the Fraternal
has been in charge of student activity funds and for 20 Cem[...]helors degree from State is not listed in the 1917 Polk directory.
Teachers College in Mayville, N.D., where he was a
member of the deba[...]1895 - Chas Bergerhoff,
His continuing interest in sports is exemplified by the painter who has been in the city during the past
the fact that he served as sports editor of both his few weeks, leaves in a few days for a southern trip but
college newspaper and annual. will return in the spring and make this his future
He earned h[...]y of home.
Montana.
After teaching 10 years in North Dakota, he spent Bert Bergstrom
three years in Chester and Fairfield. During World The[...]Polk directory listed as
War II, he was employed in the cost accounting clerk boarding with Mrs. Martha Cummings.
department of Boeing Airplane Co. in Seattle. After
the war he joined the Thompson Fal[...]om was born Jan. 10, 1882
and served as president in 1954-55. He had a perfect Ogden, Iowa.
attendance record for 10 years and served as sec[...]rk for the T.F. Mercantile Co., boarding at the
In 1952 he joined the Masons and advanced through[...]men under the age of 40
Thompson Falls Blue Lodge in 1964. A 32nd Mason, years had to registe[...]d
he joined the Missoula Consistory of the Shrine in Sept. 17, 1918: name and date of birth; Cl[...]the National Education Bergstrom, Ogden, Iowa; medium height; slender
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (150)[...]irst and second joint. in the mountains looking for game.
Sanders County[...]Doug was the Quartermaster of local VFW post in
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page -[...]ark Fork;
Idaho, Monday, at which place they were in his daughter Jennifer Berkey and[...]k; aunts,
department of the largest general store in Bonners uncles and numerous cousins.
Ferr[...]Harold Nelson was born Sept. 29, 1898 in DuBois,
John Bergstrom was born April 1835 Swed[...]Penn to Frank Elsworth Berkey and Cora Cochran,
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls,[...]ited (Babcock); 2] Gladys (Strieby)
States in 1866 (33 years ago) and is naturalized as a At the age of two, in 1900, Harold’s father, Frank,
citizen; he is a[...]Berkey attended the school in Hope.
Douglas C. Berkey was born Feb. 7, 1952[...]1921, the marriage performed by Samuel C. Morris in
Austin.[...]ex
suddenly Thursday, July 26, 2001 while working in March 9, 1922 and Orville Calvin.
Hope.[...]Teddae Louise ‘Teddy’ was born Oct. 6, 1900 in
A memorial service will be held in his memory Missouri to Samuel Clemons[...]ernal rites will be under the direction of In 1946- 1947 Harold ran a ‘stage coach line’ fr[...]iday, Aug. 3, 2001 from noon until 8 p.m. In 1948 they were washed out of their farm in Hope,
Doug was born Feb. 7, 1952 in Thompson Falls, Idaho. It was a year o[...]rry Berkey. He lived his was now living in Thompson Falls so Harold and
school years in Hope attending grade school there and Orvill[...]e various properties.
graduating from high school in Clark Fork, where he They found the old Ai[...]n
service. Doug joined the US Navy and spent time in their farm and Harold went to work for th[...]eer and retired as a department. After being in Hope awhile, Harold and
Senior Chief Yeoman after[...]s where they really
retirement Doug made his home in Western wanted to live and retu[...]Harold was very active in the Thompson Falls
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (151)[...]ir retirement Orville and Geraldine moved to
IOOF in Thompson Falls with a membership lasting Clarks Fork, Idaho where they are active in the
60 years, and was very active with the Grange[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept.
was working in Alaska, they were moved to Couer 6, 2007 Thurs. - Orville C. Berkey, 82, passed away in
d’Alene to the assisted care facilities.[...], on Saturday Aug. 25, 2007. Funeral
Thedda died in Coeur d’Alene in 1977 and is buried services were to be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug.
in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery sec. 30[...]rk United
Harold N. died at the age of 87 years in Coeur Methodist Church, was to officiat[...]d
d’Alene, Idaho on May 4, 1986. His burial was in the Veterans honors were to be conferred.
T[...]# 30 Orville was born Dec. 24, 1924 in Hope, Idaho and
space # 9.[...]ool graduating
Teddae L., died 1977 with burial in the Fraternal class of 1942. During World[...]. section 30 plot #8. U.S. Army Infantry in the South Pacific, seeing action
in New Guinea and helping with the liberation of the[...]Philippines. Following the war he logged in North
Orville was born Dec. 24, 1924 Hope, Idah[...]Berkey and Teddae Louise Morris 1949 in Thompson Falls. They lived in Hope, Idaho
He was raised in the Hope, Idaho area on the family from 1960 until moving to Clark Fork, Idaho in 1973.
farm. Orville built power lines in the area and then
For many years he worked for[...]e on the north slope of Alaska. He retired from
In about 1948, he and his father and Mother went to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska in 1983 as a heavy equipment
Thompson Falls to visit[...]member of the
There he met Gerry who was working in the Lovhaug Order of Eastern Star Martha Chapter #34 in
Cafe as a waitress. They were married Dec. 1949 in Sandpoint and Mt. Silcox Chapter #111 in Thompson
Thompson Falls, by Rev. B. D. Fridley. Falls. He belonged to the Grange #448 in Clark Fork
Geraldine Mae Austin was born Dec. 2[...]; Yvonne D.
was born and died Aug. 7, 1954 burial in the Fraternal Cluever of Spokane, Wash[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (152)[...]blacksmith of Thompson Falls.
He was preceded in death by Yvonne Berkey in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
1954 and Douglas C. Berkey in 2001, and a brother Friday Oct. 16, 1908 -[...]new brick yard.
Robert was married to Dorothy in Los Angeles, Ca. (Could be John C. Berne di[...]’, was the first of the Berkey family
to arrive in Thompson Falls, and that was probably[...]Falls, Mt.
Robert died May 10, 1961 with burial in the Friday Jan. 7, 1910 - City & County - Mrs. J. M.
Fraternal cemetery, Thompso[...]A.
May 16, 1961 page 7 col 1 - Robert Berkey Dies in W. Thayer, her health being none too good in sunny
Spokane on May 10, 1961- Funeral services w[...]o our pine trees, pure
conducted Saturday morning in the Moon Chapel at water and the finest climate in the Northwest to
Sandpoint for Robert Rex Berkey,[...]ed restore her health. Mr. Bernheim now in the employ of
Wednesday of last week in a Spokane hospital. Burial the new Denver Northwest and Pacific R.R., will
was in the Thompson Falls cemetery preceded by follow in the spring with the expectation of making
militar[...]t page - Surprised at
He was born March 9, 1922 in Hope, Ida. He Growth - Mr. and Mrs. J.[...]made during that time. In the way of new business
Thomas[...]pson Falls, Mt. fail to realize the change in the appearance of the
Friday Aug. 7, 1908[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (153)[...]Leon joined the American Legion in Thompson
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]the position of head storekeeper Art Institute in Chicago., Ill.
for the Florida East Coast railroa[...]Leon was a watercolor and oil landscape painter,
in St. Augustine. who also taught classes in Seattle and Edmond,
Washington in the 1970s’ to painters like Joanne[...]n. Beroth, He joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls’ famous artist, was featured in a for the calender year of 1949.
feature article appearing in the Montana Parade
magazine of the Great Falls Tr[...]le was illustrated with several photographs not in the 1917 Polk directory.
showing Beroth at work a[...]At the start of World War I, Leon was mustered in Raymond Berrisford was born about 1893 Minn. to
on July 2, 1918 at Grand Rapids, Mi., and served in Margaret.
the Army Signal Corps. He was must[...]8, Ray entered the service for World War I in Dec. 10,
1919 at Camp Custer, Michigan. (Serial #[...]wspaper reporter created a comic strip Legion in the calender year of 1937 and 1938.
called ‘Don Winslow of the Navy’ in March of 1934. (American legion reco[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (154)[...]orn Minn; father born Peck dam, Red Lodge-Cook City highway. He died in
Minn; mother born New York; (wife) Winnifred; 31[...]Berrisford joined the county welfare office in 1943 as
Raymond E. Berrisford died Jan. 1937 St[...]rd reached us by wire that Ray
E. Berrisford died in St. Paul after being taken there Margaret E. Berrisford
on the advice of the doctors in Helena. It is presumed Margaret E. Berrisford was born about 1867.
he will be buried in St. Paul near relatives. His wife Margaret d[...]from Seattle were at his bedside. burial in a cemetery in St. Paul, Minn.
The town suffered a loss by the[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
faith in the future of this town. He came here two[...]construction of the Saturday - Held in the Sanctuary Saturday at 10 a.m.
municipal waterworks. He was so attracted to the in St. Williams Catholic church for Margaret E.
beau[...]ere, a (Madge) Berrisford who died Friday in the Northern
beautiful attractive bungalow on the Cape Cod style. Pacific hospital in Missoula. Mrs. Berrisford would
Later he also built another home which now rents to have been 94 in December and had lived in Thompson
the Walker family. Both are across from[...]for more than 18 years. She was the mother-in-law of
Courthouse. Nothing except the beauty here[...]rant his investing eight or nine thousand dollars in the death of her son.
local property. He was a veteran of the war during She had been in poor health the past year and in the
which he received injuries which caused[...]available due to the absence
him alderman of the City Council in which capacity he of her daughter-in-law.
served well. By his death the town loses an asset in Father Cane is a nephew of the elder Mrs.[...]Bill Berry
us and live in her home here. The[...]t along the route that Frank James, the notorious
in lieu of other church facilities.[...]d last
her mother, Mrs. J. J. Gleason died Monday in St. week as having come up from Rock Isla[...]the Sanders county welfare office for the born in Illinois and had lived in Wisconsin, while the
past 18 years, retired Frida[...]boys were natives of Missouri.
months of service in that office. The Weekly[...]for assessor, Bill Berry, Independent.
Raymond E. in 1936. He was a civil engineer on the
water[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (155)[...]The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
city permission to take over the water system from[...]st Potlach, Idaho where they will reside in the future.
Week For First Session of the Year. -[...]aunt, but who was Mrs. Ines Gill, were arrested in
judge of this district and that he qualified on t[...]woman’s husband, C. E. Gill of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
appointed court reported for this department.[...]. He was jokingly called “aunty” while he was
in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. here, pres[...]ter) Best midnight to 8 o’clock in the morning, his supposed
The Weekly Missoulian[...]y house during their stay here, he being
residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - Charles J. Best to t[...]ssoula, Mt. Territory confidential man in the office of the Rock Island’s
Friday July 22,[...]on a business trip to Butte this Durkee came in from Thompson Falls, Mont. on this
week.[...]week. He is working on the Iron Daisy claim in which[...]o
Thursday and on Friday night met the Libby team in Developing Company and is in the same mountain as
debate. The Thompson[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (156)[...]ymond W. Bierwagon -
associated with W. W. Durkee in driving the tunnel on Raymond W. Bierwagon, 78[...]utual consent. Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs.
Mr. Bevan during his sojourn here ma[...]evening at the Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Chapel in
as a waiter at the Ward Hotel. He also rented a room Thompson Falls.
there - not in 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory Ray was born Oct. 2, 1920, in Grant County, North
list.[...]In 1924, he moved with his family to Elgin, N.D.[...]ders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. In 1936, the family moved to Thompson Falls area
Fri[...]filed for record this week. people in a Model A. Ford wasn’t the difficult part of[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Army in 1941. While working for the Forest Service,
Frida[...]he ran mule trains on trails to lookouts in the
appointed to succeed Frank Bierman as officia[...]. The stenographer during World War II, first in the military police in the
came from Red Lodge. African theater and later in the engineers, stationed in
Germany. Following his honorable discharge in 1945,
J. M. Bierce he worked as a surveyor in the construction industry,
The Sanders County L[...]as surveyors on the Noxon Rapids dam in the 1950's.
Mammoth mine. (Did the paper make a t[...]all of Apache Junction, Ariz.; one brother,
years in Thompson Falls, Mt. Burial was July 17th Gordon Bierwagen of Thompson Falls; two stepsons,
City Cemetery - sec 14 lot # 2 block 68.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (157)[...]She was buried July 22, 1955 in the City Cemetery of
Ruth Martha Bierwagen was born Sept[...]mpson Falls, Mt. (Tom
Ruth married Russell Hall in 1945. DeLisle, Seattle); 10][...]to William Bierwagen and for improvement in farming conditions, William with
Marie Pahl.[...]his eldest son Ray, left the family in 1936, traveling
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. July[...]DeBorgia, 1936. At that time North Dakota was in the midst of a
Mt., by Hans G. Scharf, Catholic P[...]aised their large family and
The family arrived in Canada about 1900, and from William farmed,[...]y
there they moved to the United States, settling in the working at various other jobs. For a while[...]b. 8, of corn, William even had a write up in the local
1919 Grant Co., ND. ( Bill Thompson, Se[...]in, crops. He grew grape leaves that she used in her meals
ND; 6] Martha R. Sept. 30, 1927 Elgin,[...]talis Gordon Feb. 28, 1936 Gordon was listed in the Thompson Falls school
Elgin, N.D.; 8] Kathlen[...]937.
Falls, Mt. died July 16, 1955 while swimming in the William died July 7, 1969 Hot Springs,[...]ver 17 miles NW of Thompson Falls. burial in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (158)[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. in Charlton, New Brunswick.
July 10, 1969 page 8 col 4 - Bill Bierwagon Passes Philip is not in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Monday - Funeral ser[...]held Thursday at 2 directory list.
p.m. in the Community Congregational Church here
for Will[...]Henry O. Bigsby
afternoon in Hot Springs. Burial was in the City Henry died April 1901 buried Wildros[...]eral Thompson Falls, Mt. His obituary was in the
Home of Plains.[...]bout for the past season, left for
Thompson Falls in 1936 and farmed on the Blue Slide. Eastern[...]grandchildren and 10 great. A sixth daughter died in a greenbacks, one $5 greenback and $3 in silver. Finder
drowning accident in the Clark Fork River near the will be li[...], Plains Hospital, Plains, wounds received in the army. He has just arrived here
Mt., with burial Sept. 14, 1987 Thompson Falls City an entire stranger, and the pocket book c[...]pt. 9) last cent he possessed.
Burial was in section #4 block #15 lot #6.[...]aniel Harrison Billmeyer was born Jan. 28, 1864
In Dec. of 1911 Philip left Carleton, Canada on the[...]Blanche ca 1868. (Cemetery records
May 11, 1916 in Sanders County Courthouse, Vol II note hi[...]laration of This family was recorded in the 1870 federal census
naturalization for citizenship is recorded. At that time as residing in Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pa. Peter
he ren[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (159)[...]The 1900 federal census has this family residing in Wm. Dyson, Justice of the Peace. Witnesses:[...]Mass., to Dennis O’Brien.
decided to locate in Plains and has opened an office in Dan died Sept. 1936 and was buried in the Plains
the old post office building.[...]cemetery, Plains, Mt. His obituary was in the
Daniel Billmyer resides in Plains but had an office Plainsman newspaper, Plains, Mt. Oct. 8, 1936.
in Thompson Falls while he was County Coroner.[...]hampton, Mass., where she will visit with her
who in former years practiced in Thompson, was a mother and other relat[...]See James Flahive.
buried Sept. 13, 1913 in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Additional i[...]his family is found in ‘Montana - Its Story and
The Sanders County L[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
failing in health for some time, but no serious results[...]ort time district, ten miles west of Thompson. (In her
before her death that the end was thought to[...]rd was born Nov. 1855 Illinois as was his
surgeon in the Billmeyer Hospital[...]ed the second time to Mollie (O’Brien) In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls,
Flahive A[...]Information from their marriage license # 5217 in years of age and single; that he i[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (160)[...]rounding the death of Israel Bishop as chronicled in
to establish a complete jewelry store here.[...]the victim of thugs and ordered the body held in
room and will occupy the remaining side with his[...]commenced his investigation in Thompson Falls and
Mr. Birge will be unable to[...]complete line of such goods as are usually found in an he was convinced that Mr. Bishop had receiv[...]y store. He will not remain here injuries in a fall from a moving freight train.
himself but will leave in charge his partner, W. A. The thing that[...]Bishop had no bruises on it. Only his head was cut.
licensed optician, an experienced jeweler, engra[...]J. A. Bishop first came to Thompson Falls in 1884.
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory li[...]day Dec. 5, 1913 - front page col 5 - Bishop Dies in moving to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, they were marri[...]Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jones.
given medical attention in St. Luke’s hospital. Dr. Bishop Dr. is listed in the early Thompson Falls
He is survived by a wi[...]IOOF records, apparently he left Thompson Falls in
daughters all of whom are residents of Missoula.[...]Ferry, Idaho July,
Mt., with burial Dec. 7, 1913 in St. Mary’s Catholic 1905 - Death of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (161)[...]many good qualities had won for him a warm place in The ceremonies were conducted by the M[...]athbone sisters attended the services at the hall in a
announcement came as no less a shock to the[...]ed the remains
and until a few weeks ago appeared in the prime of from the family residence[...]. H. Rowell for
weakening effects of that disease in his system. The the Maccabees.
Bright’s[...]the friendship of all of those he came in contact. A
Master Cyrus R. Burns officiating.[...]r. Thomas A. Bishop died at St. Luke’s hospital in democratic in tastes and ways he was an ideal
Spokane, June 14,[...]g his second term as coroner many hearts in this community sharing their deep
of Kootenai cou[...]other relatives have the
greatest sympathy of all in their great loss.[...]#2 Ella (Curtis)
funeral of Dr. T. A. Bishop in the following words. Henry Orville Bixb[...]Polly Schagel. Both of his parents were born in
concourse of people to pay their last resp[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (162)[...]Co., Mt. (The Bixby family suits and working in the Drug Store. With his brother
history - John B[...]well known here since he formerly worked in the drug
Schagel) 5] Addie Minerva Feb. 5, 1861 A[...]Clark Co., Wa.
where Henry lived became Bixby, MN in 1889.
Henry was married to Lydia Brock and they[...]Joseph was born May 17, 1911 Sharon, North
1961 in Riverside County, California[...]single and head of his home, his father was born in
Ella was born Aug. 1849 Illinois. Her parents were ND., his mother in Iowa; that he is a cashier at the
born in Canada of English heritage. bank.
Ella stated in the 1900 federal census Thompson The fo[...]e 12) that she had a 2001, about his time in Thompson Falls: “Dear Ann, I
living child.[...]of the “old
Henry, Ella and Orval were living in Thompson timers” of Thompson Falls, but in retrospect I now
Falls, Missoula Co., prior to th[...]ll - e-mail) 12, 1930. It was a holiday in those days, the birth date[...]V. Bixby from High School in 1928, barely 17, and my father
The Sanders Coun[...]lls, Mt. had arranged with the small bank in Minnewaukan, N.
Friday May 30, 1913 - page 3 - O.[...]& Louise (Coleman) Bjerke Early in 1929 I got a job in the First State Bank in
Ernest was born Aug. 23, 1908 Minneapolis, Minn. Froid, Montana. Froid is in the NE corner of Montana,
to Andrew H. Bjerke and[...]Billings, Mont. came the stock market crash in Oct. 1929 and I again
Ernest came to Thompson Falls in the early 1935's was without a job. I returned to my parents home in
with his brother, Joe, who was working in Thompson Minnawaukan, N. E. But Montana was in my blood.
Falls. I applied for an opening in Security Bank & Trust in
When Joe went to visit his parents and Ernest,[...]g. working in Billings and gave him my address. He
Ern[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (163)[...]as I was getting Ermal married LeRoy Hanson.
in Billings. I have always been grateful I accepted[...]missioner from Tuscor. He
offer and only remained in Billings a month before was Clara’s fat[...]e meat
training better than I could have received in any market for the Macho’s, who had a[...]a
at the time. When I first started working there in the director in the bank. Another stockholder was a Mr.
early 1930's the Bank was in the two story brick McKenzie. He had ow[...]rolet dealership just to (who later worked in the Bank) and I made a mid-
the west and Perry He[...]bank. The Bank staff consisted of W. driving in the snow through Utah and part of Nevada.
A. Barto, myself and Clara Iff, (part time), she was in When I first came to T.F., a man named Murre[...]he bank, as I recall it, about the time Montana in Missoula, was elected. He was still there when I[...]e dam. I think that was about 1913. If late in 1937, but later took a job with ACM, I think, in
that is right, the bank (and the town) was only about Great Falls. He married a teacher in T.F.
17 years old when I arrived on the scene. I[...]ess as usual as Goldie Cluzen (from Camas Prairie) was County
soon as any bank, but business was ve[...]d, the county employees and the school In about 1935, I went back to North Dakota on a
dist[...]rnie with me. He
and the farmers and ranches were in bad shape. worked for Morris St. John in the drug store. Along
The advent of the Civilia[...]. The central far as Missoula and worked in the Thornton Bros
theme of the occasion was the d[...]l Happenings -
Larson, (who was a manager/partner in the General Joe Bjerke drove his sister,[...]her people I remember are; Mrs. course in nurses training.
Fessler, who owned a few[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (164)[...]Wanda May.
I only remained there in Thompson Falls for 7 years,[...]Karen died 1989 with burial in the Fraternal
leaving in 1937. My position as cashier in the bank[...]lis C. Moore 1910 - 1969 and her
Joe was living in Des Moines, Iowa when he was[...]Hallorya? Sweden.
in Thompson Falls after a discharge from the army.[...]his intention for citizenship Aug. 28,
return to Iowa and go in the insurance business again,
1905 in Red Lakes Falls, Minn. He was residing in
which he followed before the war. He was statione[...]Thompson Falls.
for a long time in hot India, and feels the situation in[...]1899. He arrived in the United States Dec. 1, 1899,
Joe married Frances Willey Jan. 1, 1948 in San[...]ancisco, Calif. whom he had met on his last leave in[...]citizenship papers in Fourth District Court, Thompson
daughter of Jerry[...]Ann Blackman was born on 25 Jul 1926 in
Anton as a laborer for the Thompson Falls Power C[...]Ann was counted in a census on 3/04 Apr 1930 in
draft list June 5, 1917, the following is the inf[...]Ann married (1) Bill Rycek . The marriage ended in
the Thompson Falls Power Co. Nearest relative:[...]They had the following children: 1] Bill.
mother in Finland; single; medium height; medium[...]Ann married (2) Louis Beasley in 1974.
build; blue eyes; light colored hair; asked[...]She died on 21 Feb 1988 in Libby, Lincoln,
exemption as he was an alien.[...]Montana. She was buried in Feb 1988 in Kalispell,
He was also on the Sept. 12, 1918 La[...]Emma W. Austin.
mailcarrier in the Flats for most of his life and never[...]nt Ledger; Thompson
went into the service He died in the Sanders Co[...]Falls, Mt. Wed. Sept. 2, 1936 - "The City of
hospital in April of 1966
Prospects" In The East Coeur d' Alene; - Mrs. Wayne
George Ne[...]7, 1941 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (165)[...]165

resided on 29 Apr 1990 in Mexico; last known inin , Los Angeles, (Iowa.).
Calif.) (Chuck at one time was in Florida with the Sanders County Signal C[...]30,
Customs Department); 3] Bonnie Sept. 3, 1945 in 1911 - Local News - Wain Blackman came in from
Thompson Falls, Sanders, Mt. (resided on 29[...]Bitter Root with Mr. John Spencer. He states
1990 in Phoenix, , Arizona.); 4] Mary Norma Jan. 14,[...]4, 1945 - Comings Goings and He served in the 5th Battalion in the Army during
Doings - Mrs. Dora Bussell recent[...]At that time he and his parents were living in Oliver
& Mrs. Wayne Blackman. Dora did not like b[...]smith shop near his home
duty again. He took part in the invasion of France last Information from[...]Montana Blackman, 23 years old; residing in Plains, Montana;
September 12, 1945 - We overlook[...]status - single ; caucasian; Tall in height, slender
Gertrude married (2) Bill Davis[...]sided - Army - 5th Battalion - served overseas in France -
on 29 Apr 1990 in Seattle, King, Wash.); 2] Mike listed fr[...]- Discharged: May 1919 -
(resided on 29 Apr 1990 in , , Florida.) (Could have Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday June 27,
died in Chicago).[...]Ann married (1) Bill Rycek. (the marriage ended in children; 1] Gertrude Dora Blackman was born[...]b 1988 (Beasley).
Ann married (2) Louis Beasley in 1974. Information from their marriage license # 609 in the
Ann (Beasley) died Feb. 21, 1988 in Libby, Lincoln Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. -
Co. Mt. and was buried in Feb 1988 in Kalispel, Wayne L. Blackman of Plains,[...]Tooley; she had not been
Gertrude was a teacher in the early 1900's at previously married[...]y Rev. Thomas R. Clarkson, Pastor of the
sometime in the late 1920's they were divorced. She M.E[...]born in New York and her mother, Dora M, Tooley, in
Wayne Lloyd (Lester) & Emma M. (Austin) Mn. She grew up in Thompson Falls, where she[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (166)[...]ll of Thompson Falls, Barbara
Wayne was counted in a census on 13 Jun 1900 in , Closson, Wa. 8 grandchildren and 14 great grand.
Missoula, Montana. He was counted in a census in
1910 in Jocko, Sanders, Montana. Ed Blake
He was counted in a census on 20 May 1910 in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]18-18 - notes that he into trouble last week in Plains by forging a check for
was 36 years old at[...]him and brought him back to
was an auto mechanic in a local garage. Plains. The jus[...]Happenings
- Wayne Blackman, who is now employed in W. L. Blake[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt.
torch for mechanical work in his shop. This is one of Thurs. June 14, 1917[...]ake came here several months ago from
Garage here in Thompson Falls for many years and Washin[...]10 years ago (1952) where they
had resided since. In addition to the widow, two Frank E[...]and Emeline Woodford.
Wayne died Sept 17, 1962 in Spokane’s Veterans The Frontier Inde[...]M.T. Sat. May
hospital and his interment will be in a Libby cemetery. 10, 1884 - page 2 col 1 - Loc[...]e, The Blakeslee, of Cincinnati, came in Tuesday to take a
VFW Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star. position in the wholesale house of Glidden & Griggs.
Their[...]Information from their marriage license in the
May 19, 1988 in Libby, Mont. Her services were Missoul[...]issoula, Mt. - Frank
conducted on Saturday at the City of Libby Cemetery E. Blakeslee; white; fort[...]ng. Cincinnati, Ohio; residing in Thompson Falls, Mont.;[...]31 Corvallis, Mt. Preceded Laint Minister.
in death by husband and sister, Ruth Applebur[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (167)[...]page 3 col. 3 - Marriage - both parties residing in Blanshaw
Thompson Falls[...]1882 - Weeksville Items - Messrs
Document held in the Missoula County Courthouse, Murphy,[...]ownsite hereby agree and bind ourselves to accept in Sarah Josephine Blasser was born about 1860
lieu of cash in settlement with you for monies Bluff[...]has her office at the Oceur
certificates are used in the purchase of lots. - Frank E. d’Alene Hous[...]the largest hospital in England. She has been the past
The Weekly Montanian Oct. 13, 1894 page 3 - Frank two years in Bozeman,and brings with her testimonials
Blakelee[...]efficiency. She come to remain permanently in
Blakeslee, F. F. - Aug. 24, 1895 Kitchen Restau[...]ur assistant postmaster, F. W. Reed, employed her in
restaurant and bakery in May 2, 1896 in the Weekly a case of putrid sore throat of a milignant type and he
Montanian, Thompson Fa[...]r birth date; 1] noted that she resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Bonnie F. May 1, 1916 age 19;[...]Newton.
pastorate, and announces services in the church
Sunday. Special Easter music wi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (168)[...]ntaineers and Volks Dickenson, N. D.
Walk in Spokane, Wash. She was an avid quilter and[...]; and failure, and was buried March 22, 1971in the Heron
sister Viola Kline of Spokane, Wash.[...], Mt. (Sec. 4 lot# 15 grave 1)
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Sanders Coun[...]- March 1971 - Esther Bleick Dies March 17, 1971 in
Funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.[...]l Home, Spokane, Wash. Private 22, 1971 in the Heron Community Church Monday
family intermen[...]died in Spokane, Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Bleick[...]nn Nov. 5, 1932; 4] Veryl Elaine March 24, in the Heron Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the[...]was born 1910.
Christine died 1937 with burial in the Wild Rose Hans Christi[...]He sailed from Copenhagen, Denmark arriving in
Howard Alvin & Esther Margarette (Graeber)[...]n Bleick was born ca 1911 Elgin, Grant lives in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Co., North Dakota to Frank J.[...]. in the Sanders County Courthouse, Vol II page 8. At[...]t Co., North Dakota to St. Luke’s hospital in Missoula last week.
Frank J. Bleick and El[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (169)[...]rn Jan. 1, 1886
about 3 o’clock, fire broke out in the Howard Germany.
residence, abov[...]Smith and at the time of his
alarm had succeeded in getting enough men around to death, from suicide by hanging himself, she lived in
save anything the whole building was a seething m[...]Mt. his
Hans Block and family have been living in the house body was shipped to Butte, Mt. fo[...]me down town to visit His obituary was in the Plainsman newspaper Plains,
with some friends[...]at it was secure
and feels positive that the fire in the kitchen range was Oli[...]oting out of the chimney, and it is suggested In Idaho - Funeral services were conducted Saturday[...]ly did not withstand the afternoon in the Community Congregational Church
extraordinary[...]lock resident who died Wednesday of last week in a Coeur
family were burned, the neighbors succeeding in d’Alene hospital. Mrs. Blunt was th[...]Edna Lovhaug and grandmother of Leonard.
the line in the yard was not damaged to a great extent, Mrs. Blunt was born Jan. 6, 1888 in Springfield,
one of the neighbors cutting the clo[...]ger. Mr. Block had Elmer preceded her in death.
insurance on his household goods. We understand that She resided in Thompson Falls from 1945 to 1947
there was none o[...]rds’, who when she moved to Missoula. In 1963 she moved to a
owned the house, are now living on their ranch on the rest home in Coeur d’Alene.
reservation.[...]n Falls, Mt. was buried Sept. 13, 1969 in the Thompson Falls City
Friday Sept. 17, 1915 - page 3 - Hans Block and w[...], Mrs. Lovhaug of
mine, where Mr. Block will work in the mine and Mrs. Spokane and Mrs. Nyula B[...]t grand.
winter. Their daughter, Edith, will stay in town with The Rev. Bruce Kline officiated[...]homas and go to school. burial was in the City Cemetery under the direction of
He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk the Shrider[...]874 Oregon
Charles L. Bloom was born about 1897 in Canada of to Kinder Boaze and Eda Eliza ____.
English parents, his parents were also born in Canada. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]the department of Agriculture; and that he served in bitten by the animal, the first joi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (170)[...]this week from George H. Bodin, who is located in
Mt. the daughter of Mary Ames and John H. Brauer.[...]Aug. 18, 1911 - front page - M. S. Boeckman,
1984 in the Wild rose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]gman, Ariz., Boeckman is a stock holder in the Florence Mining
burial was April 11, 1988 Thompson Falls City and Development company (the old Sham[...]sor under Robert Iff
undergo a surgical operation in the Mayo brothers’ and has proven himsel[...]His duties as assistant treasurer begin in November
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]night from Rochester, Minn., Jan 18, 1916 in Heron, Mont.
where he was operated on at Mayo Bro[...]Information from their marriage license # 328 in the
He reports a good recovery and has again take[...]18, 1916 Heron, Mt. by E. L. Lee
spend the winter in California where he has the Minister of[...]hat Professor George E. Bodin was recently killed in Weds - Last Tuesday, January 18th, at[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (171)[...]171

and was raised and educated in that vicinity. He is a Willis and Rena Willi[...]ehnert-Danforth - At the residence of John Willis in
The bride, Miss Hazel Riley, is the second youn[...]the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dr.
their residence in Thompson Falls. Mr. Boehler being Danforth[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. 14, 1901 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula,
Thurs. May 12, 1916 - Brief b[...]pped his household effects to his father’s in town on Friday looking over his property interest[...]ill take charge He expects to put his houses in shape for tenants in the
of the place while his father takes a trip to[...]scar died Feb. 6, 1906 with burial Feb. 7th, 1906 in
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory does not the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
have Floyd listed.[...]mpson Falls, Mt.
Floyd and Hazel later resided in Plains. Friday Feb. 9, 1906 - Osca[...]well known
Floyd died Dec. 17, 1935 with burial in the Plains resident of Missoula, died at th[...]2] ; 3] ; 4]. in business for himself and for some time prior to his
Information from their marriage license page 480 in illness was employed in doing plumbing work at the
the Missoula County Co[...]which he was a member. The burial was made in the

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (172)[...]ls, Mt. cancer, at Klamath Falls, Ore., in the loving care of
Friday Feb. 8, 1907 - Hulda Kr[...]Norvilla, She was born Feb. 7, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minn.,
Mont., lots 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18 in block 11. the daughter of Gerald K., and Pat[...]ttended nursing school for two years, living both in
Friday Feb. 2, 1912 - page 3 - The president has[...]Mary L. Boehnert, postmistress at In 1975, her sister, Rhoda Munsch of Paradise,
Glasg[...]s a former resident of located her and in 1977, Dee and her children moved
Thompson Falls.[...]ent Teddy Roosevelt Don Boltz were married in 1980. In 1982 they moved
asked John if there was anything[...]thinking, John asked for a job for his Dee did in-home care giving. The Boltzes moved to
widowed re[...]Klamath Falls, Ore., in 1999.[...](Vince
Commission Merchants and Wholesale Dealers in All Hanewinckel); Laurie (Ron Mashek); C[...]- Bertha Bolen resigned She was preceded in death by her first husband,
her position at the C[...]went to Bessie died Feb. 19, 1962 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Helena Friday, the officer being called in to take his with burial Feb. 22, 1962 in the Plains cemetery,
regular army examination and[...]Ted. a building as noted in Vern’s receipt book.
Don married in 1980 Delores A. Grosbusch, a Leslie died Oct. 24, 1960 with burial in the Plains
widow previously married to Robert J.[...]Edward entered the service in World War I from
Delores died at the age of 63 y[...]hompson Falls. After basic training he was placed in
Klamath Falls, Ore.[...]heart trouble Hot Springs, Mt., he was buried in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (173)[...]173

Thompson Falls City cemetery. - section # 2 block # 3 Thurs. Marc[...]O. Bond of was admitted to the bar in the state of Idaho something
Sandpoint. Mr. Bond[...]the week over five years ago and practiced law in Sandpoint for
and will make this place his future home, taking over over two years. In 1913 he was admitted to the
the entire law librar[...]Montana bar and since that time has practiced in
Mr. Bond is a graduate of the law department of Y[...]fied to fill the position he now seeks and should
in Sandpoint.[...]Items - Attorney and Mrs.
occupy the same office in the Hougland building. H. O. Bond are th[...]mitted by the supreme court to his office is in the Peek building.
practice law in Montana. Durin[...]card June 5, 1917: 28 years of age; residing in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. a private in the Idaho National Guard for 3 years;
The Sande[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Kepner occurred in Spokane on Saturday the 20th of Thurs. Jul[...]of Thompson Falls was on
Mrs. Bond are well known in Sanders county, where the list of married[...]at he will
teachers of this county, having taught in the Plains be listed.
public schools for two[...]- Local Items - Mrs. H.
The groom came to this city some two years ago and O. Bond and daughter[...]er, Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Bond returned to this city last Saturday Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - front page col 4 - H.
and are comfortably located in the beautiful Thayer O. Bond received notic[...]ill, where they are receiving to a position in the income tax department of the U.S.
their many[...]lations. City about the first of the month. In company with his
The Sanders County Ledg[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (174)[...]f Spokane); two daughters, Angela
for the present in his work for the government. The Boni[...]ura Coon (husband Paul and son
family will remain in town for a time. Zachari[...]n, 42 years
Boniecki on Aug. 14, 1942. He grew up in Chicago and of age, born Greenville, M[...]1911
previous wife, Christine, to Thompson Falls in 1973. Thompson Falls, Mt., by Ed Fitzg[...], Mt. Jan. 12,
school and always took great pride in providing his 1912 Friday - Two-Story Building Burnt in Fire at Trout
customers with the best cuts and fr[...]oyed by fire about 9 o’clock last Sunday
He was cut from uncommon cloth, teaching his children and[...]ion of story missing) -house and built a hot fire in the
generation that ran deeper than any Montana s[...]stove, after which he proceeded to fall asleep in his chair.
He truly loved God's creation[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (175)[...]June 20, 1913 - page 3 - C. H. Doenges sold a lot in block
82, situated in the extreme west end of town, this week to[...]1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory notes he lives in
improve the property and make this place their fu[...]along fine and dandy although his arm is still in the sling.

George & Inez Bonne[...]power company. Mr. Boomer is now in Spokane shipping
The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]steam shovels and other machinery here to be used in
Sept. 13, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - George an[...]e week leaving
Tuesday morning for their new home in Anaconda.[...]S. R. Boone, formerly partner with A. N. Coleman in the
Oct. 13, 1916 - Local Items - Miss Mina Bonne[...]irectory lists him as
Miss Mina Bonnell. A change in the working hours of the apprentice for[...]left Saturday for his Lester is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
home in Sandpoint.[...]Listed in Thompson Falls in July 12, 1917
Frank[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (176)[...]work for Arthur Soule. In 1932, August and Marie after several severe crop[...]s and some young stock. Still paying for the farm in
laborer for the Thompson Falls Power Co. - is not[...]Toward the end of June in 1938, August had worked extra[...]orchert hard getting hay in because it looked like it was going to
F. A. Bo[...]at night,
F. A. Borchert came to Thompson Falls in 1884. sometime during the night he died in his sleep of a cerebral
The Sanders County Ledg[...]ars ago - F. A. Maria with her small family in age, held the family
Borchert, wholesale liquor d[...]the farm and with W alt 18 years of age in 1944, he entered
pounds each, Mr. Borchert had them packed in grass, taking the service and was sent to Fo[...]al, which he did not pass. Not returning home, he
in Thompson Falls for some time with his father 32 years found work in a sawmill and for the next four years worked
ago, (at which time he was a boy of 15) and looked the town in this industry. Then he drove a delivery truck at[...]ard and from there went to Powerline construction in 1948.
landmarks. He said: “You folks have the m[...]e owner of the Reither High-Line Construction bid
in this section. on a job up Blue Slide arriving in Thompson Falls the[...]brother Harold to come and get them. They arrived in
W alt & RoseM ary (M orkert) Borgmann[...]ria Henriette he was probably number ten in line with only the one barber.
W eisenberg.[...]beginning
W alt’s father, August, was serving in W orld W ar I when to accumulate, first with[...]ss only to be informed at the last moment
Augusta in Georgia when the influenza broke out in strong that they didn’t have it and a mad[...]ad received their Missoula with her sister-in-law to find a replacement; then
orders to be ship[...]en they all had to be W alt wrote to his mother in Aitkins, Minn., to please send
quarantined. By co[...]the war, but they had it to the church in time. Thankfully, Rev. Fridley waited for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (177)[...]177

Falls, Mt. in the Methodist Church, just a small family[...]e the train Savior’s Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls.
to Missoula where Dr. Everett Pee[...]reviously. The pay He enlisted in the United States Army December 3rd,
dropped from[...]1873, at Fort Larend, Kansas, and remained in the service
could return to North Dakota or remain to finish the job. By five years. He was in General Nelson Miles’ command and
this time W a[...]all the travel and now with a took part in the campaigns against the Indians on Cedar
wife, to take the pay cut was unthinkable. Creek, in the Bear Paw mountains against the Nez Perce
R[...]and on Reindeer creek against the
heard of a job in Tuscor with the Johnson Logging[...]nited States, May 13,
camp where they were housed in a tent house for the rest of 1884.
the s[...]cept for the creek) nor engaged in ranching. Having faith in the future of the
electricity, but the simplicity of basic living. This lasted until country he invested in Billings real estate, which in due time
late October or early November when the[...]being too deep and they moved back In 1884 Bori and his partner Ford, came to Eddy wher[...]st Louis H, #176 - 178 enumerated in the village of Thompson
Service Mule pasture that[...]r enough ground for a house and In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
hauling in logs.[...]tore and those that she knew to States in 1872 (28 years ago) that he is a naturalized citi[...]re
just before their first child, Happy, was born in 1951. By ranch. Homestead entry. Bureau[...]time W alt had found two positions to work, first in the document # 966 BLM Serial Nr.: MTMTAA 0667007.
spring he worked for Steve Babcock in his log home Sept. 15, 1904,[...]filed on a 40 acre farm. It
building plant, later in July he resigned when a position was a[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday
‘gypoing’ (loading lumber in boxcars). From there to driving June 26,[...]t truck, which he was still doing when he retired in 1989 Tuesday for Spokane, where he[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (178)[...]buying one from George Grandchamp in the squad were B. L. McFerran, Mel McCurdy, Kelly[...]rove to the ranch, finding that the living in Thompson Falls - is not listed in the 1915
fire was practically out which however h[...]f the dwelling. Mr. Borie, who is very feeble was in the Arendt Borje[...]ed May 15, 1926 with burial May 21, 1926 Missoula City
owning the first stock placed in jail in the new town pound. Cemetery, Missoula, Mt[...]Mt. Thurs.
ordinance forbidding livestock to roam in Thompson Falls Feb. 11, 1916 - front p[...], 1913 - page 3 - Louis Borie was able to ride up in a Thompson Falls, having moved here from th[...]ront page col 1 - Meets
His obituary was placed in The Sanders County Death W hi[...]Sept. 2, 1920, Thompson Falls - Drowned in Clarks Fork River - Search For Body For Four
L. H. Bori, one of the oldest settlers in Sanders County, Days W ithout Su[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (179)[...]visit to W allace on Saturday
a very rough bottom in the river, the search was abandoned where h[...]ossessed of inborn refinement
and manhood. He was in the eight grade and commanded[...]respect and admiration of every one who knew him. In his Silas Hershel Boston was born Feb.[...]and his the family to be raised.
experiences in South American Countries. His father was for[...]to this new marriage.
His mother, who now resides in Thompson Falls, was This marriage[...]had by this time
sister a heart full of sympathy in this trying hour of unusual developed a serious[...]rges who is employed at Russels relatives in Idaho and Oregon. Most of his father’s family
m[...]Boston became very fast friends, doing much
1923 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. traveling[...]working on building roads in southern California. At
Martha Borjes was born on 8 Jul 1899 in New York City, seventeen he went to Butte and found work in the mines.
New York to Henry Borjes and Henrietta[...]Mt. Thurs. he entered the armed service in about 1918 and enlisted in
Feb. 11, 1916 - Trout Creek - Miss Martha Borjes[...]brother and me how to tie knots like he learned in the Navy
children: 1] Dorothy 1921 in , Missoula, Mt.; 2] W arren A. and often wha[...]fter he
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders was honorably discharged, he[...]pson Falls, Mt. # 526 - W arren to work in the mines.
Arthur Blackman of Plains, Mt.; 29 yea[...]Lester Blackman and Lottie Steele; employed in the mines where he was employed either
he had not[...]mining the ore or fighting the frequent fires in the mining
Borjes of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 20 year[...]shafts. There he stayed until the depression in 1932 which
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (180)[...]and married Opal W ood Frier and Lucy Cox.
in Sept. 9, 1926, Butte, Mt., a divorcee with one ch[...]hur W illiam Frier and they were divorced in about 1937 and returned to Butte where Sy continu[...]Gordon. Silas and Opal only had one work in the mines until he retired in 1960 after developing a
child, Blanche “Bee”[...]ability from the silicosis.
Opal W ood was born in May 23, 1906 Edgely, North Leaving[...]ma Miller. Idaho and then in 1963 sold their property there and moved
Opal was baptized on June 9, 1912 in the First Methodist- to Thompson Falls where they had previously bought a
Episcopal Church in Crookston, Mn. home[...]e had childhood memories of her father reading to
in Mn., while their father worked on a farm in ND. During them in the evenings as she and her mother sewed and
this[...]d concentration when she did her homework.
nights in a root cellar to survive, but the memories were[...]a terrible dread of fire. early in the mornings with a fresh dress and apron, and her
In 1912 her parents were divorced and Elma married the hair and make-up done.. In fact, I don’t ever remember
second time to Fran[...]ey were divorced before their son Gordon was born in W hen my parents moved to Trout Creek in 1932, mother
1924.[...]y and Opal’s r marriage, the young couple lived in by hand. It wasn’t until we lived on Swamp Creek that I
a house on Florence Avenue in Butte, which is where remember our ha[...]s closed down during door. She heated water in a large oval “boiler”. It was
the depression.[...]hter’s that out to the washing machine in buckets and as it was very
memories were of the f[...]love flowers and had a few of them to care
deer. In my (Blanche) early childhood days, about the only[...]was an important facet of our lives. lawn.
In 1932 the mining communities hit hard times and mi[...]da Mining Corp., before my father walked in the door she would tell me to set
offered to these out of work miners, land in the western part the dining room table and my b[...]t $10.00 an acre and some were place it in the warming oven and begin to make gravy. My
offe[...]Opal bought a 56 acre father would walk in the door, place his lunch pail on the
parcel, joining many other miners that they knew while in kitchen counter and go to the bathroom to wash up. As he
Butte in this new endeavor. Not being farmers, and the land came out and went to the table she was pouring gravy in the
wasn’t easy to coax a crop from, Sy sought[...]on the table.
the forest service and later worked in the CCC Camps. This Mother never went to P[...]ce of property is now underwater as it was laying in the clubs, believing that being home when “[...]She had
piece of land, they bought about 40 acres in the swamp many interests and many[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (181)[...]own 10 a.m. at W hitepine Cemetery in W hitepine. Shrider
clothing. There was one thing[...]’t, that was a Funeral home is Plains is in charge of arrangements.
patient teacher.[...]embroidery, all of which burial April 15th in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
she did[...]around noon, one (Name of paper and date cut off) - Opal Laura Boston -
of her lady friends wo[...]th my embroidery work Fork Valley Hospital in Plains.
and even though I’ve never been good at needlework, I felt She was born May 23, 1906, in Edgeley, N. Dakota to
very grown up and privilege[...]homesteaded at Randeen, Minn., and moved to Butte in
for our meals. She began to copy the decorated cakes she 1918.
saw in magazines and loved to do decorated cakes for family She and Silas Boston met in Butte and were married there
and friends on their[...]Sept. 9, 1926. The couple resided in Butte and Coeur
In 1944 my brother who had joined the Navy was killed in d’Alene, Idaho, where Mr. Boston was emp[...]at she found it They moved to Thompson Falls in 1963.
difficult to find interest in anything but she maintained her Mrs. Boston was preceded in death by her husband in
routines in caring for my father and myself. W hite I was in 1982; a son, Gordon, in 1944 and by her father in 1932.
nurses training, I received, each month, a[...]grandchildren.
Sometime in the 1950's the paint by number pictures[...]ing textile painting about this time Service in Thompson Falls.
and I received many dresser scarv[...]l man, has located a ranch one mile east of town,
in part says, “I dreamed I died and was buried under a big and is putting in a crop of vegetables for the market. At
tree, and all of the animals in the forest came to visit me.” - present price[...]n removed. putting in his time as clerk at the Sullivan House all night[...]eps on his ranch during the day.
Mt., with burial in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
The Da[...]r the
natural causes Saturday evening at his home in Thompson year of 1932. He was a Forest[...]t W ed. May 16, 1934
He was born Feb. 24, 1899, in Ola, Idaho, the son of Thompson Falls,[...]home from Calif.
a child and attended school in Vale, Ore. In 1917 he moved The Sanders County Indepen[...]es
He was a veteran of W orld W ar I and served in the Navy. Bosworth, Assistant Supervisor of[...]cutting axe. Three
9, 1926, he married Opal Kane in Butte. variations of th[...]tional Forests of Region one. An axe when used to cut
Idaho, in 1962, and in 1963 he moved to Thompson Falls, brush[...]the sharpness of the axe since it is only used to cut
He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in butte. He was timber.
preceded in death by one son, Gordon, on April 3, 1944.[...]er, Blanche W illiams, Thompson Falls; his mother-in- Cabinet National Forest and his new assist[...]recently transferred to Idaho, were visitors in our office
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (182)[...]were that he came to the United States in 1892 (8 years ago) and
attending a meeting.[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the Elanora Bowd[...]W ashington March 18, 1914 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They[...]Robert D. Leeper. The
Bouis Boris is mentioned in the Dec. 5, 1894 newspaper marriage is recorded in Coeur d’Alene county courthouse
as building one of the largest bars in this section. It is a little book 10 page 144.[...]of the grammar school building, the school board
in session last Saturday night appointed Mrs. Ara He[...]ender years of 1921 through 1923. He was employed
in Thompson Falls left Saturday for Missoula where h[...]he Forest service.
make filing on a tract of land in the Flathead reservation. John also roomed with I. V. Anderson in the W ards hotel.[...]C. L. Bourtier
Information from his headstone in the W ild Rose[...]In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]o.
Dangerous - Man Injured - E. Boven was working in the The Sanders County Ledger,[...]him on the head and crushing his skull. He is now in St. will take charge of a lumber camp.
Luke’s hospital in a very precarious condition and it is[...]resident was a guest at the Herriott home early in the week.[...]is still engaged in lumbering.
Ah Bow was born Aug. 1850 China.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Mt[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (183)[...]l Items - James Bowser, who has spent 1953 in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.
the summer in charge of the irrigation dam on Thompson[...]Springs - Mrs. Edna Bowman, Camas Prairie
John Bowser[...]home at the age of 74.
and to see how his friends in town are progressing during his[...]She was born in Gentry County, Mo., March 28,
absence. The commod[...](Pelly) Bowman She taught in public schools in Missouri,
Edna Pelly was born March 28, 1879 Ge[...]She came here with the first homesteaders in
child: 1] James. Aug. 9, 1911 Perma, Mt.[...]ificates - -First grade - Mrs. Edna Bowman, Camas
Prairie. Camas Prairie and Robert of Sandpoint.
Sanders County Indepen[...]Funeral services will be at p.m. Thursday in the
Thur. Aug. 11, 1921 - Orion Pelly accompanied by his community Church in Plains. The Rev. B. V.
sister, Mrs. Edna G. Bowma[...]Edworthy will officiate and burial will be in the
Prairie) Tuesday afternoon.
Sanders County Independent[...]a Bowser
are entering high school but not staying in the dormitory are:[...]spending the month in Thompson Falls, says that he is weary
Sunday dinner from Camas Prairie her family consisting of[...]winter in his cabin at the dam.
Bowman.[...]John D. Bowser’s will of Feb. 15, 1927 in W ill Book 1
The Sanders County Independent Led[...]page 163 lists his wife as Cora Virginia, born in Detroit,
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 18, 1935 - Tuesda[...]Boyack was born May 2, 1916 Colorado to
at Camas Prairie and in Lake County.[...]as given up his job
Superintendents’ Convention in Helena last week.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (184)[...]1934 Blue Slide Ranch near Thompson Falls in 1920. Breeze,
Thompson Falls, Mt. - The Boyack tw[...]and Andy came there from Ft.
rooms at South Hall in preparation to entering the Freshman Collins, Colo. Maurice was born on the ranch in 1921 and
class at the State University at Missoula. Jim and Andy have Norman was born in town at the McKeel home hospital in
a part time job promised them.[...]St. Regis, where he has Forest Service in Montana and Tennessee and in the lumber
been working as telephone operator for the forest service industry in Idaho and Oregon.
since May 1. He left Sunday for Missoula to enroll in the Sanders County Independent Ledger W e[...]r W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 rooms at South Hall in preparation to entering the Freshman
Thompson Fal[...]graduated in 1933 and obtained a degree in civil engineering
Breeze E. & Edith M .[...]rked for American
Breeze was born Jan 31, 1888 Iowa, his father was born Smelting and Refining Company in Alton, and Salt Lake
Scotland and his mother in England. City, Utah until his retirement. He and his wife now live in
Breeze and Edith M. McIntosh were married abou[...]en: 1] Andrew May 2, 1916 After graduating in 1939, Maurice helped build “Bombers
Colorado (Alice, lives in California); 2] James, May 2, for Britain” in California, then enlisted in the Navy, earned
1916, Colorado; 3] Maurice R. Oc[...]as a Navy pilot. He and his
Mont. (Ardeen, lives in Kansas); 4] Norman B. April 30, wife are full time RV’ers with home bases in W ichita,
1930 Thompson Falls, Mt. (Gloria, lives in W ashington). Kansas and San Antonio, Texas.
Edith M. McIntosh was born about 1889 Iowa, her father Norman moved with his parents from Missoula to Priest
born in Scotland and her mother in Iowa. River, Idaho and Roseburg, Oregon. He served in the Navy
1930 federal census April 3, page 11 T[...]during the Korean W ar. He and his wife now live in Seattle,
#4, notes that Breeze states he was 27 y[...], he dropped off at Denver to see his mother in 1920.
and sister living near Denver; and some relatives in Iowa. Dr. James Boyack died at the age of 85 ye[...]age ahead. Upon returning to Montana 2001 in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. A memorial
he reported to the CCC headquarters in Missoula, and will service was held Oct. 23, 2001 at Holladay United
be consigned to work in this region. Mr. Boyack was Methodist[...]stern men to organize and supervise CCC camp work in 2001 Thurs. - Dr. James Boyack died at t[...]al organizing and years on Oct. 17, 2001 in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah.
development work in that section had been completed with A mem[...]ol and graduated
west. Andy Boyack is now working in the CCC organization from Thompson Falls High School in 1934. He played in the
and is stationed at Missoula, where he is act[...]d as a fire look-out resident for the Forest
also in Missoula attending the University.[...]Falls, Mt., June 20, rooms at South hall in preparation to entering the Freshman
2002[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (185)[...]Emily Landis (born Ind). (birth
lookout this week in the Thompson Falls ranger district: Mt. date fr[...]inary, and Ph.D from Ind, her mother born in Ohio; children: 1] Vitalis (son) 14
the Divinity[...]at W estminster College brother Frank was in Noxon, Mt.)
from 1959 to 1981, when he was awarde[...]two weeks
Jim was on his way home for Christmas in 1937 when he ago for his health. A brother arrived from Union, Mont.,
was involved in a one-car accident on an icy road. This Su[...]d to explore new realms, teaching himself the City Pool Hall, resigned the first of the week and lef[...]nders Co., were reemployed by the P.W .A. in their respective offices at
Mont. to Breeze E. Bo[...]the court house.
Maurice graduated in the May 1939 high school class in
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]oyes
Maurice married Ardeen ______ and they live in Kansas. The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk dire[...]has been employed to teach the 7th and 8th grades in the Martha boards with Henrietta.
Thompson school for the ensuing year arrived in town on
Saturday.[...]oyse was born 1894.
June 24, 1910 - The Ledger is in receipt of a card Osie M. was born 1[...]d to Mr. Gailen died 1978 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
George N. Knight at Tulsa[...]mbered as one Osie M., died 1981 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
of the teachers in the Thompson schools the past year, Thomp[...]ight holds a professorship of biology and geology in M ary Brackett
the Kan[...]received a message Sunday from Charlotte, Iowa,[...]of that city. On account of the long journey and inability to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (186)[...]Macedonia, Pottowatawie Co., Iowa to Jno. L. Bradley and
W illiam S. & M ary A[...]yterian
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula Minister. W itnesses: Mrs. J.[...]g. 21, 1914 page 6 col
Co., England; now residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; son of 43? - Marriage[...]90 Canistota, Davison
Co., New York; now residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; Co., S. Dak. to[...]in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Ma[...]of Accident - A very sad accident occurred in the new power
The 1905 Thompson Falls Polk dire[...]a blow on the head which resulted in his death at noon the
Isabell Braden same day. He was in charge of wheel No. 6 and while on a
Sanders Co[...]ry 12th at 2:30 P.M. raised by the surgeons in charge, when it was found that the
in the Dormitory Parlors.[...]l
W ed. July 25, 1934 - A Red Cross nurse will be in service employees had been cautioned of the dangers while on duty
in Sanders County beginning Sept. 1 st. It has been three in the big plant. Mr. Bradley was considered a very[...]lls, Mt. Friday thousand dollars, either in weekly installments or in a lump
April 30, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. A. J. Bradl[...]h better. She is The funeral service was held in the M. E. Church
under the care of Dr. Peek. Mrs.[...]c.
Harry Austin Bradley was born Sept. 11, 1889 in His brother arrived on No. 3 in time for the funeral
Macedonia, Pottowatamie Co., Iowa Jno. L. Bradley and W ednesday evening[...]Neb). here in time for the funeral, and the interment was not h[...]Information from their marriage license # 3073 in the unfortunate widow and relatives in their sad loss.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (187)[...]rose cemetery, teamster. - not listed in 1917.
Thompson Falls (there is no death certificate in the Sanders The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk d[...]for the McGowan Commercial Co.
His obituary was in the Plainsman newspaper, Plains, Mt. Th[...]ision between Paradise and Kootenai, now residing in in Plains, Mt.; born Feb. 7, 1896 Phillipsberg, Mt.;[...], moved to Thompson this week looking for a house in the Public Schools, employed by the board[...]iday Horace Adelbert Bradshaw served in the Army as a
Feb. 11, 1910 - page 3 - Road Maste[...]d will soon move his Horace Bradshaw is in the service at Camp Lee, Virginia.
family. L. B. Grimes, clerk in Mr. Bradley’s office, has also Sanders Co[...]arrived Tuesday from Camp Lee, Virginia, just in time to
Cornelius G. Bradshaw[...]d his father’s funeral.
Cornelius G. Bradshaw in Aug, 24, 1889, along with Sanders[...]on that the people of Thompson own hospital in Lewiston, Id., by ambulance when he
Falls should[...]became well enough to travel. Jan. 4 he died in Tri-State
townsite and denying the mineral applications. (Record Convalescent Center in Lewiston.
found in the Record Management Dept., of the Missoula[...]f Bradshaw Oldsmobile-Cadillac
County Courthouse, in the basement archives.) and a[...]father, thus allowing him to be semi-retired in 1973.
F. G. Bradshaw was around in 1890. Bradshaw recalled in an article which appeared in the
This could be Frank A. Bradshaw, father of Horace, if so Lewiston Tribune in 1971 that he saw his first Oldsmobile in
he died Feb. 11, 1919 with notice of death in the Plainsman Montana in 1907, but when he was courting his future wife,
n[...]Gertrude L. Schroller, it was in a model T. Ford.[...]rude L. (Schroller) Bradshaw service in W orld W ar I, he returned to Plains and w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (188)[...]sister, Cerilla Baldwin, Spokane. He
was preceded in death by four brothers and his parents.[...]py the rooms over the depot. Mr. Gail will remain in Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. - Sec.[...]er Edith of Danville, Ill. City, Iowa to Jesse T. Anderson and Sarah Anna Spring. Her[...]d Mrs. C. N. Brady arrived on Rockwell City, Ia. - Sept. 8, 1911 Hurdsfield, ND; 2] Gladys
W[...]their household Irene June 24, 1897 Rockwell City, Ia. (Edgar Lacock); 3]
goods preparatory to movi[...]ere Mr. Arthur Alva Jan. 18, 1899 Rockwell City, Ia. (Anna Ruth
Brady is now employed. C. N. Brad[...]Marich); 4] Maree Mary Aug. 9, 1900 Rockwell City, Ia.
the strike of the operators, after that was[...]d effort was made to have him re- Rockwell City, Ia. (Art Hamann).
instated but it was of no avai[...]made his home here for He was elected in 1938 as Grand Noble IOOF.
several years but who h[...]day. Florence was only fourteen years old and was in the
several days here this week renewing old acqu[...]Florence Brake was born at Drake, N. Dakota in 1929.
James E. & Louisa (M cClure) Bra[...]and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
was born in Ireland and his mother in North Carolina. Anderson and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins living in
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]e held under the auspices of the
woodsman working in the woods. IOOF[...]riday Parkhurst Funeral Home, and flowers in elaborate array
Dec. 28, 1906 - James Brad[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (189)[...]harles Applegate, F. A. Burghard and Otto
classes in a body attended the service.[...]Veterans Hospital at Fort Harrison, Mt.
witnesses in a long time. W hen an older person after a life[...]Clinton and Laura Brake. He joined the U.S. Army in
great beyond, no greater wound has been inflicted on those 1917 and served in the 42nd Rainbow Division during
left behind, but[...]whom everyone has learned to love from babyhood, in Hurdsfield, N.D. Mr. Brake owned and operated a bakery in
the bloom of her girlhood, a deep feeling of sadness comes North Dakota. In 1932 he moved his family to Montana. He
over all.[...]train the emotions they spent most of his life in construction work, operating heavy
felt.[...]gotten, retirement in 1969.
To the land beyond the tomb,[...]ast District Deputy grand
Shall we meet her there in glory, Master. He[...]t reunion, we shall never part again. Captain in Canton #10 and Sovereign Grand Lodge
The Sander[...]esentative. He was awarded the Degree of Chivalry in
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - Belknap News -[...]der of John Robb VFW Post 2896 of Thompson
buried in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - sec[...]n active member of the church until the time
p.m. in the Community Congregational Church for Mrs.[...]vivors include his daughter, Mrs. George (Beulah)
in the family home in Thompson Falls. The Rev. Bruce Stipe[...]Falls. Interment will be He was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly, his daughter,
in the Fraternal Cemetery. Arrangements are under th[...]three brothers.
She was born July 24, 1908 in Rockwell, Ia., and was Funeral servic[...]15,
married to F. A. (Casey) Brake April 4, 1928 in Hurdsfield, 1983 at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Congregational Church
N.D. They moved to Montana in the fall of 1932 where they in Thompson Falls with Pastor Gaylund Olson officiat[...]rict 1, president of LAPM Canton Home in Plains is in charge of arrangements.
#10, and past president o[...]ving 30 Days
A daughter, Florence, preceded her in death. - Preferred Jail[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (190)[...]e week.
week, and was given his choice of 30 days in jail or leave to The Sanders County Independ[...]hen searched a resident hunting license was found in his has been promoted to the Dis. Nat. Reempl[...]y Independent Ledger W ed. May 9, 1934 in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - R[...]hn H. Bras and
June 20, 1913 - front page col 3 - In Justice Court - Before Lyda Dondanville; she[...]ispell).
pay, he was sentenced to serve five days in the county jail
and was put on probation to keep[...]d Mary Helen Ames.
Information on Joseph living in Thompson was obtained Art married Jess[...]h his parents,
light colored hair. (Basil resided in Trout Creek, Mt.) Mr. and Mrs. John Brauer. Arthur has been in Seattle two
years and at present is working in a Piggly W iggly store
Ro[...]their homes after school and worked in a chain store in Seattle for several
working several months for th[...]rs after finishing high school and was doing well in his
organizations. Miss Brass lives in Hot Springs. work until his phys[...]ing Co., W a., of
were reemployed by the P.W .A., in their respective offices diabetes and other complications. Burial was in Seattle.
at the court house. Mrs. Kestle after a[...]Jessie died May 10, 1964 Seattle.
Relief School in Missoula is again at her work.
Sanders C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (191)[...]W ednesday he was taken to the Nov. 15 in the Community Congregation Church in
train on a cot and sent to Missoula for an emerge[...]time Jeffrey requested his middle name to
burial in the Fraternal cemtery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sectio[...]th
W ednesday morning at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula. dark colored hair. One of his l[...]an Thompson Falls, Mt. of an aneurysm in the brain. Burial
W inn in the W inn-Pyatt saw mill. He returned from Dixon, Feb. 28, 1976 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Friday, January 24t[...]ay basketball with a number of fellow USFS
called in for a consultation until W ednesday, when he[...]nger District.
ruptured appendix finally resulted in his death. Surviving are his w[...]daughter, Marisa, all of the family home in Thompson Falls;
train W ednesday. Funeral service[...]r The body is at the Shrider Funeral Home in Plains where
of Plains.[...]ghly of - Carl W . Brauer, 32, collapsed in Thompson Falls while
him. He is survived besides[...]died en
and sisters. Linnie and Arthur are living in Seattle; Dorothy route to a Plains Hospital.
in Spokane; George at Trout Creek; Clara in San Francisco Brauer was supervisory fo[...]He was born Sept. 22, 1943, in Thompson Falls, and was a
The Sanders County In[...]ge at Havre and W estern Montana
Brauer were held in the Methodist Episcopal church, Friday, College in Dillon. He had been employed by the Forest
Februa[...]Service for 10 years.
officiating. Burial was in the Thompson Falls cemetery. He was married to Vernette Vaught Nov. 15, 1968 in
(Abstracted) - Sec. 22 lot #1.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (192)[...]ast several years she has enjoyed being able to
In 1971 he was named an Outstanding Young Man of judge in the various ceramic contests in both Montana,
America for the state of Montana by[...]W ashington and Utah & has qualified to judge in all
charter member of the Thompson Falls Jaycees.[...]rt
Mr. Brauer helped organize the Little League in classes in her home with noted painters featured.
Thompson F[...]He Career wise, she began as an accountant in her home and
was an instructor in the Montana hunter’s safety program for several small business in Thompson Falls, moving from
and was active in the Thompson Falls High School the[...]ining program. He was also a opening in the land records department of the Courthouse
mem[...]dy, and a daughter Marisa, all at the family home in that her lack of a College degree held he[...]vird, opportunities. She found her answer in W ashington when
Spokane; his grandmother, Mrs. S[...], Thompson she applied for a State test in Olympia, W a. It was with the
Falls and numerous[...]as
Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the place as a Right-of-way Acquistion[...]people to the
Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in the Thompson Falls satisfaction of both parties. Though she was stationed in
cemetery under the direction of the Shrider Funer[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. _____ - to assist in their large work load.
Carl Brauer will be missed - In reporting his death to the Vernette is now[...]d the numerous activities true love, painting.
in which he had been involved.
The state editor, J[...]and
That says a lot. Carl was extremely active in behalf of his Mary Helena Ames.
family, his wor[...]night.
Brauer, 32, collapsed while participating in a basketball Ernest Roger & Ruth E. (Neumiller) Brauer
practice session in preparation for a funding raising game Ern[...]e will be allocated to the scholarship active in sports. He was a member of the 1932 basketball
fu[...]am that went to the state championship tournament in
W ilson and Ray Franks, manager of the game, sa[...]rmacist. Finding this not his cup of tea, he
Bank in Thompson Falls. Brauer, a forestry technician[...]sor with the U.S. Forest Service, had been active in There he and Ruth E. Neumiller were married[...]27, 1919 to Fred
porcelain pieces. W orking well in both portrait and flowers. Neumiller and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (193)[...]and two grandchildren, Vicky Jane and Richard;
In 1942 he became the Grand Noble of the IOOF Lodge.[...]l Sr.) Murdock of Snohomish,
‘Fats’ enlisted in Navy March 16, 1944 and was placed on W ash[...]both organizations and of the
IOOF for 50 years. In later years, he spent all of his time[...]01 San Francisco, Calif. with
burial of her ashes in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson burial O[...]is 80th birthday.
Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls with He was the 11th ch[...]of Thompson Falls. He grew up in Thompson Falls
She died of cancer Sunday, July 10, at Missoula graduating from high school in 1940. He joined the Army In
Community Medical Center. 1942 and following honorable discharge in 1945, he
Mrs. Brauer was born Sept. 27, 1919 to[...]lion earning the rank pf
lived their married life in Thompson Falls, where she was a Tech 3 grade[...]returned to Thompson Falls. - add, not in obituary)
Survivors include her husband of the family home in Harvey was a member of the Independen[...]ed to San Francisco, Calif., where he
with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. -[...]He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John,
Sanders Co[...]mpson Falls, died Tuesday, He is survived in death by a sole sibling, sister Irene Varner
Aug. 15, 2000, at the Village Health Care Center in of Seattle, W ash., and many nieces a[...]unity A memorial service was held in Thompson Falls on Oct. 6,
Congregational Church in Thompson Falls with Pastor 2001 where upon his remains were placed by his mother in
Gaylund Olson officiating. Inurement is to follow at the the Fraternal cemetery in Thompson Falls. (Section 22 lot #
Fraternal Cemetery in Thompson Falls. 14)
Fats was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years on July
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (194)[...]visors to do what he could and to work his
knives in the planer at the Thompson Falls Lumber Co.,[...]However, even more impressive than his progress in One thing that Butch still can’[...]he unfortunate accident he sustained. them in place while tightening them in the planer.
Ernie Franke, general manager of th[...]bstacle. A new
mill and Butch’s boss, is lavish in his praise for Brauer’s hook is being de[...]would enable him to change
attitude, and success in recovering from his accident. knives.[...]said Butch.
to sharpen or “joint’ the knives in the planer. And that’s Asked how he f[...]is left arm was sucked into the project in their home. They expanded their living room by
kn[...]success.
Three mill employees ran past him in panic before Clifford About his only regr[...]er his graduation from Thompson Falls High School in Irene Louise Brauer was born to John H[...]ied to _____ Turner at the time of her
discharged in 2966, he returned to the Philippines in January brother John W illiams’ death so h[...]ine; 3]
to San Sebastian College where he majored in business Sue Anne; 4] Edward Charles[...]d Dec. 1981 Seattle,
After receiving his degree in 1972, Butch joined his W ash.
father-in-law in the latter’s plant building truck vans.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (195)[...]ry Helena (Ames) Brauer seminary in Illinois, where he majored in surveying.
The following Brauer History was contributed by Regina His education was in the public schools until the age of 15,
Ku.: Joha[...]to college at Addison, Ill. for three years.
1868 in Amt W ittlage, Hanover, Prussia, Germany. John’[...]leaving school he has followed timber work, first in
father was Johann Heinrich Lange (whose name was later W isconsin, then in Minnesota, coming to Missoula, Mont.,
changed to Brauer taken from the property he and his wife in September 1899.
lived on in Germany.) Johann Heinrich sr., was the son of John In 1901, he returned to North Dakota where he
Gerhar[...]married Mary Ames. They made their home in Missoula
Elenora Liekelow Venken (May 22, 1822 Harpenfeld, Amt. until moving to Thompson Falls in the fall of 1905. They
W ittlage, Hanover, Germany) Sept. 25, 1846 in Germany had the following children: 1[...]; 3] Dorothy
Germany (John F. Boehne and remained in Germany); 2] Johanna Sep. 9, 1908 ([...]Harvey W ayne, July 21,
Marie died before 1856 in Germany and Johann married 1921 Thomp[...]following children: 1] Marie W right Co., Iowa, her father born in Maine and mother in
Elenora Feb. 8, 1858 - Dec. 2, 1865 Germany (anot[...]ny - June 3, 1950 He came to Thompson in the fall of 1905. Since coming
(Henry August Inse[...]d Elizabeth. E. Donlan in turn, with the utmost satisfaction.
The 1880 fe[...]1/2NE - sec 4 - twnp 21N - range 29W .
and Lucy 4 in H. Pct, Seward Co., Neb.[...]. Brauer, who returned from Paradise last
arrived in the United States in 1878, traveling to Malcolm, Saturday after[...]er 23, 1878, the foreman John Kerr who is in charge of the last big drive of
year of their arr[...]was to obtain relief for up the river in about twenty days and have at present about
Johan[...]three and one half million feet of logs in the river or enough
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday to keep the Eddy mill in operation for about four months or
Oct. 16, 1908 - John Brauer. He was born Feb. 5, 1870 in there about. The water in the river has fallen rapidly and the
Hanover, German and came to the United States in ‘79 at river men are anxious to get the logs down before it gets any
the age of seven with his parents, fou[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (196)[...]son Falls, Montana

the S1/2 of NE1/4 of Sec. 4 in twsp 21 N R. 29W . John H. Brauer,[...]w baby boy is ample cause for introduced in the legislature by Senator Reuben Dwight,
rejoici[...]providing for a change in the boundary line between Sanders
Since last fall and at the present time he has been in the and Missoula counties. The change would g[...]Brauer the well known timber cruiser living in a shack and tent combination near their former
an[...]ack got pretty hot and set fire to the
estimators in the service of the appraisement commission.[...]their friends on their good fortune. John will be in charge of of water to the neighbor and with the aid of a hose and a
one group of surveys and Rigby will be in charge of the ladder which happened to b[...]fine timber land near Vermillion, CCC camp in which he is enlisted will stay in Yellowstone
purchasing the contract from W . E. N[...]stone and W ater Bill” is also employed in the same camp.
timber act.[...]ting his family. He is that he was born in Germany, date of arrival unknown; he is
connected[...]a surveyor for the county, he has not served in any wars.
and stated that he thought the work wou[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday CCC camp in which he is enlisted will stay in Yellowstone
Sept. 11, 1908 - Born to J. H. Brauer[...]W ater Bill” is also employed in the same camp.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]ry John is a Civil came to Thompson Falls in November 1905 and has resided
engineer.[...], on Monday morning, January four sisters in 1877. The family settled near Lincoln, Nebr.,
2nd[...]y and receive the Lutheran seminary in Illinois, where he majored in
congratulations of his friends. Mrs. Brauer and t[...]ound the north central states and came to Montana in
Jan. 5, 1912 - page 3 - Born on Thursday morning[...]. Brauer, a son. In 1901, he returned to North Dakota where he marrie[...]that he is Mary Ames. They made their home in Missoula until
the County Surveyor. moving to Thompson Falls in the fall of 1905.
The Sanders County Led[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (197)[...]birthday. She was in a coma several days prior to her death
W ith th[...]The family requested that tributes be in the form of
when he retired.[...]Two sisters, Mrs. Alice Holum, Oregon City, Ore., and
birthday Feb. 3 and another brother, E[...]dchildren and two
Mr. Brauer visited his sister in Bellingham last fall. great grandchildre[...]died Oct 4, 1960 Thompson Falls, Mt., burial was in
1923; 2] Harvey W . of the home; July 27, 1921; 3[...]alls school Tuesday morning at his home in Thompson Falls where he
records 1934).[...]ce or twice
usually piled on the top of her head. In those years, she a day. (Major portion of obituary used in story above.)
would sit on her chair out on the p[...], 1907 Thompson
The Brauer home was also unique in the fact that he had Falls, Mt., to John[...]during the summer it was quite comfortable to be in and had two children; 1] Sherril Rae ‘Sherry’ (Ron Calvird
there. In later years it was capped off after the fumes of living in Custer, S.D.); 2] Carl W illiam, Sept. 22, 1943
s[...]Information from their marriage license #1303 in the
disposal.[...]white; 31 years of age born
buried June 10, 1955 in the Fraternal Cemetery Thompson Thompso[...]Brauer, Pioneer Resident, Dies born Bayne City, Michigan to Charles E. Decker and Sarah
Tuesday[...]been previously married - married
the family home in Thompson Falls Tuesday. Mrs. Brauer, Ju[...]f the
born Mary Ames, was married to J. H. Brauer in Elida, Church of God. W itnesses: Edna L. Johnson and Harvey
Minn., in 1901. They came to Missoula that same year and Brauer.
on to Thompson Falls in 1905, where they have resided Avera[...]City, Michigan, the daughter of Charles E. Decker and[...]Edworthy of Plains will officiate. Burial will be in the Decker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E[...]Plains, was united in marriage to John W . Brauer, son of Mr.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (198)[...]She was born July 27, 1917 at Boyne City, Mich., the
performed the ceremony.[...]ne 1, 1939 at Plains. He preceded
bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a her in death in 1948.
chic ensemble of light blue crepe with matc[...]ne sister, Norma Blackmer, Plains; one daughter - in -
home of the bride’s parents. Seated with the[...]Stanley Decker. She was preceded in death by one son, Carl Brauer; one
Mrs. Brauer[...]ray and they had the
- The 15th Air Force Command in Italy sent us a photo last following childr[...]boom is being cleaned, the dressing
Brauer died in a Missoula hospital, where he was taken rooms put in condition for the convenience of the swimmers.
fr[...]g his legs and organizations have pitched in and donated money for a
pelvis. He was a native o[...]nt the
his life here, except for service overseas in Italy during the swimming place, and some prote[...]ary died April 8, 1953 Helena, Mont., with burial in
George, Ernest and Harvey, Thompson Falls.[...]mpson Falls, Mt. April 22,
the Fraternal Cemetery in Thompson Falls, Mont. - Sec.22 1953 - Brauers Attend Funeral of Daughter in Helena -
plot # 16.[...]Brauer family were
Averal’s obituary appeared in the Sanders County Ledger saddened upon le[...]3 former Mary Brauer, Mrs. John f. Casey, in Helena,
died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000 at Cla[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (199)[...]& Connie M . Brayman
36 this June. Mary was born in Thompson Falls, the Bill died sudd[...]. She was married to John F. 1952.
Casey in San Francisco, May 18, 1943. To this union one Burial was in the Missoula cemetery, Missoula, Mont.
child, Mar[...], who is 7 years of age now. (Did he reside in Thompson Falls??)
Mr. Casey and brothers, five in all, are in a partnership
business in Helena, The Casey Mining & Equipment Co.[...]962 - Seven Youths take Physicals last W ednesday in
Harvey, Brauer, all of Thompson Falls; five siste[...]Richard married Kathy Eldridge in 1957 and they had the
Sherrill ‘Sherry’ Rae[...]07 Plains, Mt.
Sherry died January 8, 2007 Rapid City, South Dakota Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 1, 207
with burial in the Custer Cemetery, Custer, S. D.[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday W hittery Breitenbach in Tacoma, W ash. He worked as a
Oct. 16, 1908 - Har[...]Pa., arrived on heavy equipment operator in construction for almost 30
Sunday to visit his uncle H. W . Kunes, the veteran mining years, retiring in 1984. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
man and pro[...]ray and Eliza J. Singo. Funeral Home in Thompson Falls.
James married Mattie Cheadle of[...]Information from their marriage certificate # 13 in the The Sanders County Independent[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (200)[...]Florence W eber was born about March 1897 in Thompson
Aug. 10, 1906 - Louis Bress of Troy, Ill[...]trying western life. He has secured a position in 1916) and Agnes Nancy. After the death of her fat[...]this place were united in marriage Tuesday evening by Rev.[...]d bridesmaid. Only the near
hoistman - not listed in the 1917 directory. relatives[...]e where he The happy couple will leave in a few days on a
frequently held service, and lead[...]nd other eastern cities.
Monday night at his home in Helena, following an extended The Sanders[...]rmities of old formerly foreman of a smelter in Anaconda, arrived here
age, caused his death. Until six weeks ago he was in active Tuesday to join his wife who had been[...]eber. Mr. and Mrs. Breyette
Bishop Brewer was in his 78th year, having been born at will farm[...]e W inkler place, west of town
Berkshire, Vermont in 1839. He was consecrated as this summer.
missionary bishop of Montana in 1880. In 1901 Montana The Sanders County Ledge[...]following: W illiam Earl Breyette was residing in Thompson[...]ces Brezorosky
From their marriage record # 336 in the Sanders County James Brezorosky was[...]March 1916), and Sophia Cole - he had In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]4) he stated that they came to the United States in
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 18 years of age born[...]been previously
married - married March 14, 1916 in Thompson Falls, Ral[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (201)[...]e col 3 - Teachers She was born May 5, 1929 in Broken Bow, Nebr. to Lester
Finally Chosen for Th[...]school - and Nellie Cox, who preceded her in death. Leona and
Edna Bright, Columbus, Ohio.[...]Interest - Miss Edna Bright, one of the teachers in the Leona went to work doing private care fo[...]en that she became friends with
Miss Bright while in Thompson Falls made a very favorable Galla[...]f the out-of- both of Anchorage, preceded her in death. She was also pre-
doors spending much time in the open and on one occasion deceased by her parents, her brothers Albert and Leonard,
made a trip in company with other teacher friends, by[...]stepdaughter Nadean
employment that would assist in any way in aiding Johnson of W a.; grandchild[...]W illiam Bright and Mary E. His parents were born in Tammy Cameron and Shawn Allen of Thom[...]Ky; 3] John E. Britt was born ca 1901 in Butte, Mont.
Lizzie 9 years of age Ky; 4] Bruce 4[...]divorce she
Falls Town notes that he is a laborer in the mines and that he married Leo Hill. Her third marriage was to Claude W est in
is single.[...]died Oct. 1966 Helena, Mt.
James was mentioned in helping Frank Foster when he was The Spok[...]Nov. 22, 1966 Spokane, W a. -
ill with pneumonia in November 1935. John E[...]New York. His parents morning.
were born in New York also. He moved here eight years ago from Missoula where he
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]rn Pacific Railway. paper and was engaged in oil development work in North
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]rink took aboard an He had been active in business and community affairs
overload of o’ b[...]floundering all over the new soft cement sidewalk in front of Mr. Britt was born in Butte. He married Imogene Jones
the W ard finally landed in the county jail to sober up. there in 1932. She survives.
He is listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory as[...]be said today at 11 a.m. at St. W illiams
living in Thompson Falls - not listed in the 1917 Polk Catholic Church here.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (202)[...]be at col 2 - Mrs. Britton, 67 Passes in Sleep Tuesday Morning -
Missoula.[...]Belknap - Mrs. Elsie Elizabeth Britton, 67, died in her sleep
(He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in early Tuesday at the Britton ran[...]ry Chadwick, who had lived at
Chamber of Commerce in 1961 - Burial was in St. Mary the Britton ranch for 13 ye[...]ght
Cemetery with Fearon Mortuary of St. Ignatius in charge. Mrs. Britton was still asleep wh[...]Elsie Elizabeth Tombs was born Jan. 31, 1893 in London,
Force Engaged - School District No. 2 - The primary room England. She was baptized in the Church of England. She
will be presided over[...]Britton in April 1911 at Butte and moved in 1915 to
Arthur Clarence & Elsie Elizabeth (Tom[...]aan, Conn. to the ranch at Belknap in 1935 and she had resided there
Arthur Britton and[...]Mullen, Ida.
young nanny from England. They lived in W allace, Idaho Mr. Britton died here[...]noon at 2 p.m.,
Osborne, Idaho); 3] W allace born in March 24, 1918. in the Community congregational church with the Rev.[...]Moore presiding and Shrider Funeral Home in charge of
to Mark Tombs and Elizabeth Nibbett. arrangements. Interment will be in a Thompson Falls
In their son W ally’s obituary it states that as t[...]W ally was born March 24, 1918 in W allace, Idaho to Elsie
After losing their home in a fire, Art and his family moved E Tombs and[...]ho derived from the town he was born in.
stayed in the barracks while working for the sawmill.[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. His obits in the Sanders County Ledger, Oct. 18, 2001
W ed. Ju[...]a mine freight operator. After losing their home in a fire
Seward. Mr. Britton is making extensive im[...]W ally attended all of his school years in Mullan. His
abundance of water. He has heavily re[...]om England and came to the United
cattle, has put in an excellent garden, and is planning on St[...]o be a “hooligan.”
All the time Elsie lived in Thompson area, she was known He wore a cle[...]the age of 78 years old on his growing up in a hustle, bustle mining community difficult at
ranch, burial was Dec. 3, in the Thompson Falls Fraternal times.
cemet[...]e #1925) As a youth, he worked in a butcher shop making deliveries
Elsie died Nov. 1, 1960 on the ranch. Burial was in the and learning the art of meat cutting.[...]involvement in the local YMCA Morning club, W ally and
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (203)[...]. Both he and his improvements around the city and saved the county quite a
brother were members[...]ear a song and learn to play it. W ally graduated in several civic projects, such as the city parks on both ends of
1936 from Mullan High Schoo[...]nd of Thompson Falls,
Upon graduation he worked in the mine with his father, with the rose garden, was designed and constructed by
brother and brother-in-law. After a cage mishap that could W ally[...]d street.
to Thompson Falls. Here he fell inin May of 1960 and that was the planting of[...]returned to Belknap where they trees in the city park on East Main street.
operated the Britton da[...]repairs and repainting toys that were used but in good shape.
Mineral County Courthouse, Superior,[...]The Daily Missoulian, May 27, 1960 noted this in their
of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of age born article - “Although serving in an office where it is easy to
W allace, Shoshone[...]Mt.; white; 19 years of age born anyone in trouble or difficulty. His popularity has been
Mi[...](From W ally’s obituary) During his time in office a
Rae Pursell and C. E. Lacomb? (Could not[...]small town lock up in the nation. He also received national
W ally en[...]BU. He was honorable discharged November 3, 1945 in 9 ½ years as Sheriff for Sanders C[...]two Lumber company and built two more home in town.
children, Nathan and Amber lived in Bridger, Mont. (From his obituary) Upon retirement, W ally and Barbara
In 1951, W ally began his term as newly-elected Sand[...]lly built a
W ally was the last sheriff to live in the old jail’s living home in Kingman, Arizona where they spent the winters for[...]ittees. He was also elected to the Thompson Falls City
practice of doing the jail blankets and hi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (204)[...]tted to Love, dedicated to ‘Barb’- As sheriff in the the article.
1950's, W ally Britton[...]ers” (W ally’s name for the
the same tenacity in protecting his wife Barbara from the pri[...]p our daughter Marilyn. I’d
Bill Cenis Editor - In 1934, W ally’s father bought a ranch hav[...]Thompson Falls. W hen W ally finished high school in W ally gained additional national recognition when he and
Mullan, Idaho in 1940, his father sent him to work on the[...]ended apprehended a man wanted for murder in the state of
a high school dance in Thompson Falls. W ash[...]ool spent the summer with relatives in the Plains area.
senior, and W ally had already g[...]ording to an account of the investigation printed in
In those days, it just wasn’t right for a high sch[...]school junior, and would be coming to high school in Mercier.
Thompson Falls. Barbara was satis[...]was he spotted parked near a small cabin in the Hot Springs area.
going to get back into high[...]tly approached the building, and
a chance and got in touch with the school secretary in W ally peeked through a window. The s[...]lan, telling her he wanted to go back to school - in Britton said he sent the deputy arou[...]to the front door, opened it, and stepped in while saying in a
papers from his junior year to Thompson Falls. Somewhat to friendly tone, “Can I come in? Before the suspect could
W ally’s surprise, th[...]. answer, Britton was standing next to him in the cabin, and
W ally was officially enrolled as[...]en Hot Springs and Plains.
Barb were both 18, and in love. They were married after Accord[...]W ally gained further national recognition when in 1957, L.
speak about W ally’s term as Sanders C[...]id Britton was the best sheriff to put on a badge in Shortly after being re-elected for his thi[...]people and get things done. Last week, in Barbara’s nursing home room, W ally was
W all[...]e retired. - W ally hesitated for several seconds
in his voice as he speaks about his years in office. before he answered. “I’[...]a deep
jail building, while prisoners were housed in cells on the breath, and then walked acro[...]d the beginnings of tears from his eyes and then, in a
and it is the oldest surviving building in Thompson Falls broken voice, gave his an[...]“I responded to a house fire call in Thompson Falls. A two
W hile W ally tended to l[...]ed. “The five little
keeping the jail spotless. In 1954, Five Star Detective tykes, they were all buried in one casket.” He said having to
Magazine[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (205)[...]o at Thompson Falls; one daughter and son-in-law Mark
Barbara, and the Lord has been real kind[...]Thompson Falls.
Every day, from 7 in the morning until 6 in the evening, She was preceded in death by her parents and by two
W ally, who will be 80 in March, can be found at the Clark brothers[...]oyt, Jr., and Eber Hoyt.
Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains, watching over and Funeral[...]ns while he visited with Barbara.) Cemetery in Thompson Falls.
Recently diagnosed with Parkin[...]f the Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of
nursing home. She is almost completely[...]allace died at the age of 83 Friday Oct. 12, 2001 in the
explains. Affectionately called “Barb” by her friends, and Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains, Mont. Funeral
“Baby” by her husband,[...]h. But services were held Sat. Oct. 20 in the Community
W ally constantly talks to her, assuring her that he is there by Congregational Church in Thompson Falls with Pastor
her side. One can tell by looking in her eyes; his words and Gaylund Olson offic[...]# 22.
Barbara has spent most of the past year in a nursing home, W ally’s obituary was in the Sanders County Ledger Oct.
and W ally has nev[...]luding 18, 2001, with his obituary used in the above portion of this
when she was in a nursing home in Superior. W hy does he article.
do it,[...]daughter, say I should take a day to myself once in a while. time in Thompson Falls, who needed a helping hand,
But I[...]source of help was never revealed.
Barbara died in March 29, 1998 in the Clark Fork Valley
Nursing Home in Plains, Mt. with burial April 2, 1998 in the David M ichael Brock[...]ion 10 plot # David died Nov. 10, 1950 in a rented cabin at Big Pine
21.[...]Gale Carrole Brock
Nursing Home in Plains of complications of pneumonia.[...]of the first gas stations to accept credit cards in
school in Thompson Falls, graduating from Thompson Falls Thompson Falls.
High School in 1941.[...]E. Brockhausen
marriage, they spent their lives in Thompson Falls. Barbara The Sanders Coun[...]d at the Sanders County Courthouse for many years in Sept. 27, 1907 - E. Brockhausen and Gust[...]ome again soon. Mr. Helin
Durable W oods Company. In addition, she cooked meals for re[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (206)[...]lers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Thompson ----- In 1809, Saw Rip- Roaring Times. - By Eric[...]ng. But I’ll take my winnin’s back. 1970 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt., section 5-
Better[...]ck on her. “Sorry, but things Vern died in 1974.
aren’t done that way!’ he said, “bett[...]Floyd Brotherton
She went out to get him in a simple and effective manner - Sanders Count[...]Aug. 9, 1901.
sure your gravestone’s all ready cut an’ you’ve got your Sylvia Ann Doty w[...]Robert died March 2, 1985 while residing in Thompson
Infuriated though he was, he had the sense to know that he Falls, Mt. Burial was March 6, 1985 in the Fraternal
could not shoot a woman and get away with it. Chivalry in cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 24 plot # 23.
Thompson Falls, as in every frontier settlement in the west Sylvia died March 24, 1994 while residing in Thompson
where women were highly prized because there were so few Falls, Mt. Burial was March 28th in the Fraternal cemetery,
of them, was in high tide, and if MacDonald had shot Liz, Th[...]Brown
Bronco Liz’s end is veiled in obscurity. She may have Independent, Hel[...]have lately opened
wished, or she might have died in bed. the Merchants hotel, a first class house in every respect. It is[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (207)[...]Falls - Dan Brown, County Assessor of Sanders, is in Plains
their genial runner.[...]Florence Brown was born Sept. 13, 1862 Green
Co., Iowa to John Preston (Green Co., Iowa). Doro[...]rs. May 29, 1935 - Mrs. Robert Chenoweth and
1935 in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls.[...]ham of Hot Springs came Friday
Her obituary was in the Sanders County Independent to att[...]loyed by the local power company. parents in Chicago. After spending nearly a year in
Funeral services with Rev. Bennett officiating we[...]ednesday. (Death charms of the great city will be strong enough to prevent his
certificate # 787 notes that her husband is Hiram, does not return in the spring.
state that she is a widow; her inform[...]from Chicago. Elton Brown is not a stranger in Thompson
Brown and Sally Ann Morrison.[...]is home during the year 1909.
Clarence enlisted in the Navy June 17, 1944 and was sent Both[...]oods from Chicago and will make their future home in
2c. He was discharged May 18, 1946, Bremerton, W[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Mt., serving in the 58th Air Service Squadron. He was[...]amp Grant, Il. enjoying life in their new and modern concrete bungalow on[...]Conrad Brown couple in a fine house on a fine street in a fine location - the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday best in Cicero. - Illinois Exchange
June 2, 1905 - Con Br[...]H. Florin and Sons’ brick but now living in Chicago, announces the arrival of a 10
yard this[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Fern was in the 1927 high school graduation.
July 13,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (208)[...]page 3 - Fred Brown of this place and G. J.
(born in France) and his mother Indiana. Gordon of Bull river, both in the employ of the U.S. Forest
Fred and Bessie w[...]s brother Joe remained living n recently in this city. The remains of the deceased were
Chicago. buried in the family lot near Chicago.
The 1880 federal c[...]Jolidon back to Chicago and left Monday for that city.
father born Ky. and mother born Ohio; children: 1] Alfred 4 Mrs. Jolidon has been in feeble health for some time and
years of age Il.;[...]s Ill; father, Francis 75 goes back to her home in hopes of being restored to better
years of age bo[...]orn Michigan and passes.
her parents born in New York. Th[...]Myra Jolidan homestead on Camas Prairie.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]st guard, following: Fred E. Brown residing in Thompson Fall, Mt.;
was dispatched to Bull River on Friday to assist in the 35 years of age; born Feb. 9, 1883;[...]service, residing at Thompson Falls, will in the near future
forest ranger.[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday planes in one of the government aviation schools located in
April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fr[...]hile. Buxton’s unusual interest in the holy scripture and Pilgrim’s
The Sanders[...]l service examination for the forest service work in a ruling on selective cutting - General sales s[...]function of the supervisor’s office in those days. Fred Brown
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (209)[...]209

was the district ranger in charge of the sale. Fred was a real Forester, w[...], even religious as the day is long. peaks in Sanders County was named in honor.
Local people who had known him since he ca[...]se attending not copied here) - Mr. Brown
country in about 1905 spoke of him as the deacon, so did I,[...]nickname, but Forest. His services started in the very earliest days of the
engendered by respe[...]l 3-4 Thompson Falls Town, participator in the ravaging 1910 fire, that destroyed many
page[...]trol, at
the government and that he did not serve in any wars. That which time the town of Thomp[...]is marriage and that Edith was 24 Mr. Brown in his time has fought on a thousand fire fronts.
ye[...]ols used by the
Friday October 30th., at her home in Thompson Falls. Her Forest Service.
body was interred Sunday in the Thompson Falls cemetery. Fred E. Br[...]ke Co.,
Her brother, Lee Jollidon, her brother-in-law Alton Brown Mt. with burial in the Polson cemetery, Polson, Mt.
and his sister,[...]Fred E. Brown,
Bessie Jollidon Brown was born in Hancock county in believed to be the first district fores[...]nd brother Thompson Falls, died unexpectedly in his home at Finley
she moved to Chicago in 1891. In 1901 she moved to Clyde, Point on the east[...]here she met and was married to Fred He was in his 80s’’.
brown in 1907. They came to Thompson Falls on their[...]oint since his retirement from the Forest Service in 1942.
husband has been employed by the Forest Ser[...]t.
Mrs. Brown has been an active church worker in the M. E. Mr. Brown is survived by his wid[...]nty years and thru this work she had teacher in Thompson Falls, Plains and Charlo schools, two
en[...]nd. Her Funeral services will be held in the Mortuary at Polson
activity in The W oman’s Club for a number of years past Friday at 2 p.m., and interment will be in the Polson
has made them feel deeply their loss.[...]W e wish to extend deep sympathy to this family in their The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directo[...]n
Jan. 18, 1933 - Party is Given For Fred Brown - In Falls, Mt. Thurs. June 6, 1918 - fr[...]ty was Brown Resigns - Has Accepted Position in W ar Insurance
given to Mr. Fred E. Brown by his[...]eceived that she has been appointed to a position in the war
from Chief Forester R. Y. Stuart,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (210)[...]urs on Tuesday.
having been elected to the office in 1916. She had
previously taught in the schools of the county for two and Hazel (Herriman) Brown
one-half years, and in both capacities, has shown Hazel[...]Bureau of Land Records Nov. 5, 1925, land office in 1927 Missoula, Mt.
Great Falls, Mt. A[...]born about April 1835.
Head, Gladys I. Brown Dies in Calif. - Mrs. Gladys I. J. D., marri[...].;
Brown, former county superintendent of schools in Sanders 2] Elton M.; 3] (W m. Henry); 4] (J.H.F. Rueter)
county, died in Santa Barbara, Ca. Aug. 25. Memorial[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
services were held Thursday in the W elch-Ryce Associates Oct. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brown, the
Chapel in Santa Barbara.[...]accompanied by their son, Elton
Mrs. Brown died in a hospital following a two year illness. Brown[...]from Chicago. Elton Brown is not a stranger in Thompson
years. She was born Sept. 11, 1880 in Loxa, Ill. She taught Falls as he made this place his home during the year 1909.
in the primary department of the Thompson Falls elem[...]oods from Chicago and will make their future home in
of school during the period 1940-44. She then mov[...]hompson Falls.
Cathlamet, W ash. where she taught in the public school Sanders County Ledge[...]duated from Falls, Mt. - An article in there stated that he came here in
W estern Montana College of Education at Dillon a[...]J. D. Brown died Feb. 10, 1915 with burial in Chicago, Ill.
Education at Bellingham.[...]Fred Brown, the only son living here and in the employ of
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]d, arriving home on No. 1 yesterday
Falls uniform in several of the ball games, left on Sunday[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (211)[...]Brown of Thompson Falls took the prize in the fair’s beauty
In 1930 Thompson Falls had a severe dry spell with t[...]t shop and play subsequent hymenal tunes on the
In 1930 Thompson Falls had a severe dry spell with t[...]his son Ullidon and “Happy Ever After” in Howell’s home town. - Helena
wife of Billings have a new arrival in their family. This is Independent.
their secon[...]previously married - married to Dorothy
residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age; born[...]en previously marriage - Dora Jane Shuey residing in Emma Collins - she had not been previously m[...]he Ford garage.
position of foreman of carpenters in the construction of Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935
forms used in the concrete work for the Thompson Falls[...]evening
yesterday morning for Indiana, to reside in the future. Their as a farewell gesture[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (212)[...]ions and Barbara Florence Preston (Green Co. Iowa).
of story, itinerary of their trip).[...]ents were
on wheels. (Picture of vehicle inserted in paper). born in Illinois.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]36 - Local News - Milton Brown and wife are still in Falls, Mt. #31-31 notes that he was 20 yea[...]lectrician at the power plant; and had not served in W W I.
Milton ‘Milt’ Brown died July 28, 1939 with burial in the The Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]. 2, 1935 - Local Happenings -
His obituary was in the Plainsman newspaper, Plains, Mt. Paul B[...]1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory listed living in the home of her son, Paul Brown, Thompson Falls, Tuesday,
Thompson Falls - not listed in the 1917 directory. October 22 at 5[...]officiating were held at the M. E. Church at 4:00
in the future.[...]Thomas Hay & M ary A. (Oliver/Barkes) Brown
in Butte from 1944 to 1946, when he was named to the[...]y 22, 1859 Edinburgh,
faculty at Carroll College. In 1951, he entered the Army Scotland.
Chaplain Corps serving for three years. 21 months spent in Thomas married Mary Oliver Barkes in 1881 Scotland and
Germany. His next post was Our[...]hompson Thomas and Mary came to Mont., in 1897.
Falls, Mt. - The Rev. Patrick J. Brown, pas[...]son Falls by the the past month, assisting in the care of her father, Thos. H.
Rev. Sarsfield O[...]e Very Rev. Anthony M. Thomas is listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
Brown, president of[...]native directory listing him as dealing in clothing.
Anacondans.[...]who will spend the summer in Thompson Falls. For the past
Paul J. Brown was born about 1904 Iowa to Hiram (Iowa) 13 years Mr. Brown has been wind[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (213)[...]213

Missoula Mercantile company, but being in poor health, will Adams. Last spring his co[...]Getchell and Hazel Herman. Interment was made in the
afflicted with rheumatism, was obliged to res[...]e is an artist of rare ability and has few equals in There are left to mourn his departure, his wi[...]Helen
his daughter, Mrs. Adams. Read his “ad” in this issue. and Barkes Adams, and some relatives in Scotland.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]Mills. They are leaving today to make their home in The Sanders County Independent Le[...]Heard on the Streets - After being away from in Missoula and from there will go to Butte and Pony[...]A. died Feb. 2, 1922 and was buried Feb. 6, 1922 in
Brown returned here Saturday to make this place t[...]ificate
once more. For the present they will live in the James L. #216 stated that she died Fe[...]w of Thomas Hay Brown;
Marion, where Mr. Adams is in the employ of the U.S. that she was a house wife.
Forest service.
Thomas is listed also in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk W il[...]iam Harvey ‘Bill’ Brown was born May 31, 1931 in
Thomas Hay Brown died Oct. 4, 1917 and was buried in W anbalee, SD to Virgil and Rosetta Br[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Thur. April
Hospital - 17 years in W estern Montana - Thomas H. 4, 2002 - W illiam Brown died Monday April 1, 2002 in
Brown, for four years a resident of Thompson Fall[...]s walking from the sun porch to his church in Thos. Falls. Burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery.
room in the hospital at Sandpoint. He had been in poor W illiam was born May 31, 1931 in W anbalee, SD to
health for several years, suffer[...]from High school in Sandpoint, Idaho in 1950. W hile in
Mr. Brown was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, May 22, school, he was active in sports, playing quarterback on the
1859. His early life was spent there. In 1881 he was united football team and catcher for the baseball team, winning four
in marriage to Mary Oliver Barkes and together they[...]sawmill near W arm
his trade as a window dresser in the east before coming to Springs, Oregon,[...]Services Oct. 8, 1952. He served two years in Germany and
Mercantile Co., but finally was compe[...]health and came to Thompson Falls four years ago in 18, 1954.
search of relief and to b[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (214)[...]had and received his masters’ degree in instrumental music from
two sons: 1] Scott; 2] Bo[...]Montana State U. He is now band instructor in the
In 1955, he moved to Thompson Falls, where Bill worked Thompson Falls schools.
in the logging industry for Oliver and Oliver. His family Mr. and Mrs. Brudevold will make their home in
joined him there a year later.[...]t) Bennett
Bill has his burial plot #7 reserved in the Fraternal Brudevold - H. S. Instruct[...]tor and
Dorothy has her burial plot #6 reserved in the Fraternal supervisor of the music depar[...]During the time Mr. Brudevold has spent in Thompson
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory[...]self an excellent musician and
- He is not listed in the 1915 Polk directory. instru[...]The faculty and student body wish him well in this new
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory[...]d sincerely hope he and his trumpet may return to
in Thompson Falls - she is not listed in the 1917 Polk Thompson Falls at some, n[...]repair a portion of the been a line lieutenant in action. He impressed every one with
trail that wa[...]1922
o’clock Christmas Eve. The bride was given in marriage by Thompson Falls, Mt.
her father[...]re the open hearth. Lester was born in Columbus, Kansas. He entered the
Candlelight from[...]on the mantle served as Navy Sept. of 1942 in San Francisco, Calif. and was
the only illuminati[...]ompson Falls American Legion
The bride was born in Roundup and is a graduate of the organization in 1950.
local schools, having finished high school in 1933. She
attended the conservatory of music of O[...]r was born June (7), 1883.
Montana Normal college in Billings. Since graduation she Temple m[...]y had the following children: 1]
has taught music in Ingomar and Thompson Falls. Marj[...]idges, Mt. -
Mr. Brudevold finished high school in Valley City, North Jan. 1916; 3] Temple Alfred Jr. Marc[...]lege. He attended New York university of New York City Superintendent, T. A. Bruner of W i[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (215)[...]to adopt little T.A.B., jr., for out mascot,
days in Thompson Falls this week, arranging matters and[...]Superintendent T.
weeks’ visit to his old home in Kansas. A. Bruner, he w[...]Brief but Newsy Items - The little daughters in height; stout build; blue colored eyes; brown col[...]er. - he is not listed in the 1917 directory.
Esther died Jan. 1916 Thomp[...]tle Esther ironworker - he is not listed in the 1917 directory.
Bruner passed away Tuesday af[...]spending a couple of days in the city, says that the old
The little girl was one of a[...]his home for so many years
and one-half years ago in Twin Bridges, Montana. The other is more active this fall than at any other time in its history.
child died at the age of five months. The men who have invested in the district have much
Esther Catherine Burner was as bright and lovable a chid confidence in it and expect to be shipping ore before many
as o[...]enjoying the best of health, and a great favorite in
school, having just started last September.[...]irectory listed as a
afternoon at 3 o’clock and in the absence of the regular carpenter - he is not listed in the 1917 directory.
pastor, Rev. F. E. Dodds, at[...]Jay Bryant
Hero and Erkels, teachers in the school, rendered some Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Oct.
favorite hymns in a most feeling manner. As a touching and 1[...]autiful Chester Brychta was residing in Thompson Falls when he
floral offerings.[...]graduated from high school in May of 1939.
The interment was made in W ild Rose cemetery. In spite
of the cold and great amount of snow, many[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
The school was closed in the afternoon yesterday and the Oct. 29, 1[...], informed the Ledger
majority of the pupils were in attendance. that he had of[...]s. time during the Coeur d’Alene rush in ‘84', and frequently
June 9, 1916 - front page[...]h E. (Allan) Buchanan
Bruner as Superintendent of City School. Ruth E.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (216)[...]F. L. Buck Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
W eekly Montanian Dec.[...]seph Buckhouse of St. Ignatius
reside permanently in our city. He has rented the dwelling died W ednesday[...]ck will Nina Mason, was a school teacher in Plains. She was born in
arrive during the week. Iowa, came to Missoula at the age of 2 with her parent[...]7, states that she is now living with her husband in was reared in the Bitterroot and attended MSU. In 1912 she
Thompson.[...]born Feb. 23, 1879 Montana to burial was in Missoula, Mt.
Henry Buckhouse and Mary Elizabeth.[...]ca 1836 Prussia and Mary April 24, 1940 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula,
Elizabeth born June 1844 Germany were married about Mt.
1861, 39 years in 1900 and Henry was deceased. They had[...]age of 60 years.
1873 Mt.; 5] Frances April 1871 (in 1900 married five years Postmaster for six[...]1877 graduate from MSU, native Missoulian, in St. Ignatius for
Mt. - Feb. 8, 1895 with burial the 10th in Saint Mary’s twenty eight years. He was a Methodist. Burial in Missoula
Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.; 8] Joseph Feb. 1879 Mt.; 9] City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Gertrude, Dec. 1882 Mt.;[...]ias M . & Lucy M . (M oody) Buckskin
Henry died in 1891 with burial in the Saint Mary’s Mathias Micheal[...]nd Suestine Lefthand.
Elizabeth ‘Mary’ died in Missoula, Mt. May 8, 1922 and Mathias m[...]ody Jan. 22, 1945 Polson,
was buried May 10, 1922 in the Saint Mary’s Catholic Mt.
cemetery in Missoula, Mt. Information from their marriage license # 2232 in the Lake
The 1900 federal census of Missoula, M[...]arch 13, 1928 to Sam Moody (deceased) and Angelic
in the Forest Service. They took up the work yesterd[...]Information from Sustine Buckskin’s obituary in the
forest reserve boundary notices and looking a[...]- Mrs. Sustine Buckskin, 64 years of age residing in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Peter, died week before in Dayton.
Joe married Nina Mason in 1912 and they had the
following children: 1] John[...]brother of
Nina Isabell Mason was born ca 1885 in Iowa. Cecila Buff Barnes, wife of Sc[...]orn 23 Feb. 1879; white; native born citizen; Iowa, father Ohio and mother Pa.; wife Celia 21 years
businessman for himself; residing in St. Ignatius; nearest Oregon, father NC, mo[...]Nina died July 12, 1939 with burial July 14, 1939 in the (brother-in-law) 19 Oregon, father NC, mother Ill.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (217)[...]n by Isabelle She was born July 24, 1928 in Hurdsfield, N. D., to
Mathers Anderson: - Charley[...]At the age of four, the family
sure liked him, he cut little baskets from cherry and peach moved t[...]were from Sprague members still reside in the Thompson Falls area.
W ashington.[...]Diagnosed with rheumatic fever in her sophomore year of[...]ilting. Her family has been left with
Legion club in 1926.[...]class of 1947. She met Sidney Bullis in the spring of 1948
The 1915 Thompson Falls Pol[...]their 54 years of marriage, they lived primarily in
listed in the 1917 directory. Spokane, W ash., and had spent the last 34 years in the Des[...]closed a deal the first of the week, leasing in her community. She was a teacher’s aide in the Highline
his skating rink for one year to How[...]oint. Mr. Bullard has had six years’ experience in the Community College in the Visual Resource Center for
skating rink business in Portland and other Pacific coast students[...]that it will be a successful venture. the tapes in Braille. Realizing a need for taped Christian
F[...]simply rent skates to those who desire to indulge in that Knox Taped Library of Christian Materials, now known as
pastime. Later in the season he intends to give dances every Ta[...]o making arrangements to bring relatives in western Montana, including cousins, J. J. and
some fancy skaters here, who will give exhibitions in their Alice Anderson, Missoula; Donna and Ha[...]; George and Beulah Stipe, Thompson Falls.
winter in southern California.[...]d at John Knox Presbyterian Church Sept. 19, 2002 in
Massey, who succeeds H. C. Bullard. Mr. Massey is[...]. Moines, W ash.
known here, having been employed in the Smith barber shop Sidney died July 1[...]nterprise. He will give a series of weekly dances in 2007 Thurs. - Former Thompson Flals reside[...]He was born in Missoula and grew up in Spokane, W ash.,
Sidney G. & Crystal ([...]the youngest of six children. W hile working in Thompson
Sidney G. Bullis was born ca 1925 Miss[...]Falls, Sidney met and married Crystal Hamann in the
Sidney married Crystal Hamann in 1948 and they had the summer of 1948. Sho[...]ngton. They spent most of their 54 years together in
Crystal Hamann was born July 24, 1928 Hurdsfiel[...]ee Mary Anderson. Her only Sid served in W orld W ar II as a Naval Medical Corpsman
sibling was a brother, Alfred. in the Marines. After the war, he worked as a telegrapher for
Crystal died Sept. 14, 2002 in Des Moines, W ash. the Northern Pacific Railroad, but decided a career in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]went to be with and new family, he enrolled in electronics training at the
the Lord Sept. 14, 2002 in Des Moines, W ash. Perry Institute in Yakima, W ash. Upon completion of his
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (218)[...]ed
Northwest Bell Telephone. He became interested in Monday in the local nursing home.
developing transmission t[...]itor the She was born August 27, 1880 in Burlingam, Kan. She
quality of long distance phone calls. His innovations in long married Francis Bunce in Kan. moving to Thompson Falls in
- line testing gained recognition from Bell Laboratories and 1933. Mr. Bunce died in 1949, Mrs. Bunce moved to the
a promotion to the engineering division of the company. In Bitterroot in 1961 and she entered the nursing home in
1968, the family relocated to Seattle where Sid worked as an October 1967.
engineer until he retired in 1982. He supported his wife, Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Rena Stearns, Salem,
Crystal, in the founding of Tape Ministries Northwest, a[...]alls - M&M. J. Bunce who formerly occupied the
In the early 1980s, through research at the UW Medic[...]Bunn
this rare form of the disease. Sid remained in remission for Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]e to find a
classical music, and gardening, known in his neighborhood location for his saw mi[...]to return soon.
microwave stations on hilltops in eastern W ashington in B. B. moved his family to Noxon .
inc[...]B. B. Bunn died Nov. 1935 with burial in the Noxon
Crystal passed away Sept. 14, 2002.[...]thleen Roulet (Keith), His obituary was in the Plainsman newspaper, Plains, Mt.
Ken Bullis ([...]las W . Bullock working in Thompson for some time is visiting her parents,[...]ears, 9 months, 18 days with burial Dec. 22, 1973 in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]# 5 lot # 86. Informant: Marlene Burch. Residing in
Paradise to build the chimneys on Dr. Peek’s ne[...]Falls - Bernard “Bernie”Burdett, 64 of Denver
Iowa to Rufus O. Bunce. died Aug 27, 1999. He was born in Thompson Falls, Mt on
Francis died Feb 10, 1939[...]18 June 1935. He married Pauline Zahtila in 1957.
age of 64 years, 11 months and 4 days. He was buried Feb. Published in Denver Rocky Mountain news on Sept 23,
12, 1939 W[...]M aude Burdick
Francis died Feb. 8, 1935 in Thompson Fall ) The Sande[...]v. 13, 1969 page 10 col 2 - Mrs. Susan Bunce Dies in for her old home in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (219)[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday
North Dakota, former teacher in the local schools, is April 6, 1906 -[...]l of the school at Heron. his home in Troy, Ill. He came with a view of remaining in
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists her as a the west and with that object in view has purchased the
nurse for the St. Lukes ho[...]re she will visit with her parents. interest in the Palace barber shop to H. A. Buhrmester, who
She is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk only ar[...]906 - Fred Forbes, recently from Heron has leased
in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]in here permanently.
1984 with burial on the 12th in the City Cemetery, The Sanders County Led[...]Ill., on Friday last. Mr. Buhrmester has been in this vicinity
Fred Burhme[...]loyed at the carpenter - he is not listed in the 1917 directory.
Shamrock mine, but who left f[...]d. home with her parents in Sandpoint.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
after his visit in the east, thought he would like to see the Sep[...]ss
surrounding country and also made a brief stay in the Mary E. Burke.
Palouse country, bu[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday the examination in Thompson last Friday and Saturday.
Feb. 8,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (220)[...]of Colorado and C. M. Asp. (The above is only the
in W estern Montana, formerly a resident of Butte an[...]icle).
Anaconda, but for a number of years living in this section
was in Missoula yesterday shaking hands with his many[...]s Thompson Falls.
DeBorgia and interested himself in the Marguerite Gold The W eekly Misso[...]Mt. Territory Friday
Mining company. He now lives in Mullan, Idaho. May 16, 1884 - R[...]d - #4620 #8 Patrick Burke 38 years of acres in Thompson Falls.
age, a miner, going to Mullen, Id[...]Jan. 9, 1914 - page 3 - A. D. Burkhart, clerk in the
May 3, 1907 - W allace papers report that Pat[...]s, has just returned from a visit to his old home in company.
Ireland, and brings back with him a b[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Shamrock force, was in town on Monday in company with Sept. 22, 1911 - front pa[...]alls visitor
leaving, he and his wife and brother-in-law, Paddy Burke Tuesday and is looking at some of our land with a view of
have visited in Ireland. Mr. Connolley is now employed at[...]three children to Thompson Falls for the winter in order that
recently took a bond. He came over the[...]e Burn
Aug. 5, 1910 - page 2 - Paddy Burke, while in Murray Andrew was born about 1894. H[...]news of the sudden death of his 14, 1943 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls, Mont.
infant child at his home in W allace. The child was in good (cb Jan 15 1894 issued SSS d: Jan 1969[...]C. R. Burns
sympathy of a host of friends in their affliction - Murray The Frontier Ind[...]1911 - page 3 - Paddy Burke, formerly interested in moved their families from there this week to[...]Ed Burns
interests in the Jack W aite and Blackhorse mining properties[...]personal attention. Both of these not listed in the 1915 directory.
mines are now on the producin[...]al - Paddy Burke, who is well and favorably known in May 29, 1908 - Timothy McCarthy and John Burns of
Thompson Falls has just closed one more big deal in the sale W allace arrived last Saturda[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (221)[...]Burrington
Leslie Burns was residing in Thompson Falls when he Thompson Falls[...]934 list the following
graduated from high school in May of 1939. Burrington chil[...]May 18, 1835 Schoolcraft, Mi.,
their future home in Thompson Falls. to Jos[...]Dave Burrill burial in Schoolcraft Cem., Schoolcraft, Mi; 7] James A. b:[...]pumper at this place Schoolcraft, MI., burial in the Schoolcraft cemetery.; 8]
left for Missoula o[...]February 3, 1843 Kalamazoo Co., Mi. with burial in the
Haley, Idaho where he farmed for twenty-five[...]and Matilda Spafford. That her parents were born in (Agnes Smith); 4] Dave b: March 6, 1806 - d: 1864
Iowa.[...]azoo Co. Va, (Mary Kniss); 5] James b: Sept 11,
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Virginia, in the Salt Lake City History library contained the[...]W ill of Joseph Burson who died in Schoolcraft and is buried
Rose Lena Burrell was[...]m it’s contents
Montana to Joseph Burrell (born in Ohio) and Matilda - page 59, 60, File #113 - On March 2, 1852, Lydia Burson,
Spafford (born in Ohio). Her siblings were: 1] Sarah; 2] et[...]I. N. Burson.
- Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - Ann is named as the w[...](Tim Cox). They and there they are buried in the old cemetery.
were divorced. In the 1880 federal census George is enumerated in Sauk
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (222)[...]and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

City, W hatcom W ash., boarding with Michael Nicolas 6[...]Burson is never happier than when he is in the hills and
The W eekly Montanian Thompson Fa[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...](June 12) he stated that he was 59 years old born in been suffering with rheumatism for some t[...]of ore; that he owned to the Hunter springs in the hope of relief, is back to
his house free and clear. His parents were born in Ohio. Thompson and stopping at the W ard.[...]. 15, 1905 - Geo. Burson build the Mountain house in noticeable.
1884. It contained two log bu[...]he Ledger that his
for a meal of beans and bacon. In the first rush all the property is showing up splendidly. Mr. W arwick is still at
supplies went in by toboggan. George conducted the place t[...]mines this week and reports lively times in that camp.
George has held the property since 188[...]perty was originally located as the “The Bob” in 1884 by Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]April 5, 1912 - W illis Tells of Early Days in Thompson
Maher. Mr. Bruson relocated it in 1899 as the “Jim Fisk”, Falls Vicinity[...]was a fine looking man then, had a big black
been in the hills since early summer and despite his year[...]f them have gone all he got just the same.
in from this side, nearly double the number came ove[...]Thompson Falls, Mont. - Probably there is no man in the
long absence from town. (George is about 70 y[...]more generally and
walked the 15 miles into town in the fore noon.) popularly known a[...]commonly
Nov. 15, 1907 - George Burson is moving in from Prospect known through the Coeur d’Alene mining country and the
creek to hibernate as usual in Thompson. Old timers say this state of Montan[...]ould be termed a spring chicken, but when dressed in his
Nov. 22, 1907 - George Burson has received th[...]George. swellest looking old gentleman in the county. ( a picture was
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday in the paper.)
July 9, 1909 - George Burson a[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (223)[...]p at the “Mountain House,” on Prospect
living in that city for 20 years, coming to Thompson Falls in creek. Everybody misses that laugh that George has, when
1883, in the early days of the Coeur d’Alene mining[...]and George conceived the idea of Arrives in Town from the Mines - condensed from article -
es[...]odations on Prospect creek and are now in shape to mine and
for man and beast for eight yea[...]e Coeur d’Alene The claims, some twelve in number, practically cover all
country and everything had to be packed in, either by man or the known showings of antimony in the south side of the
horse. George was one of the most stalwart men in the mountain and are patented. The p[...]s S. Hougland and George Burson of this city, Joseph M.
back and carry it from the Thompson Fa[...]U. S. Senator from Montana,
to his half way house in half a day. and W .[...]ed the Burson half-way he but now living in Germany.
always met a hearty welcome, whether he[...]he has fed he would today be a wealthy man. Even in times Mountain View, California, nephew[...]dropped in on his uncle unexpectedly. Mr. Millner has
One[...]He has one sister, Mrs. H. M. Milliner, living in work on a promising mining claim o[...]la, Mt. and was buried
than to spend a few months in the summer at the Half-way July 30, 1924 in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls
house, loo[...]o 185 Missoula
Politically, George is a “Dyed in the wool” democrat, County Co[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (224)[...]later of Colorado and who has located at in the Headquarters Restaurant of Plains, and with M[...]page 3 - Jack Burton of Plains has disposed
In the spring of 1885, a miner named Tom Shearer had of his interest in the Headquarters cafe to his partner Earnest
been[...]er, and Jimmy Powers, a one-half interest in the Headquarters cafe at Plains, owned
a miner, l[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
experience in the business and will make a success of the[...]n & Moderie.
Burton and daughter are now residing in Missoula. The Sanders County Led[...]P. S. Burton, who has been
who has sold his place in the W illis addition to Tony Zebish, working at the Donlan & Moderie saw mill, went to his
and will move in a short time to his old home in Minnesota. home at Thompson on Monday, as th[...]rd for some time past, left Saturday for his home in things in shape for the starting of the sawmill at Cedar Sp[...]who now resides in Spokane was here on Monday.
Sanders County Sign[...]Friday June 9, 1911 -
Local News - W hen we were in Plains the other day we[...]- Powell S. Burton of Thompson No. 1194
business in his restaurant. After visiting the coast h[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (225)[...]s last Monday by the arrival of a bouncing baby -
in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $1[...]ome Bushnell, left Monday for W aterloo, in the Jefferson valley.
in the future. Mr. Bushnell has entered the Forest S[...]es of incorporation were filed this week for
well in his new work. Mr. Bushnell was county surveyor of[...]pany, which has taken
Madison county and was held in high esteem in his former over the entire stock and fix[...]known as the Norton Drug company, situated in the building
on the hill recently vacated by Mr.[...]n, J. J. Matulys
special works for the government in Sanders County. Mr. and A. W . Thayer.[...]d gentlemen and Ray
and Mrs. Bushnell will depart in a few days for Thompson S. Conger consti[...]Mt. Friday registered pharmacist placed in charge.
March 27, 1908 - District ranger, R. H.[...]rother, Tray from Ca. usually carried in the drug business. It is the intention of the
M[...]Signal Thur Oct. 8, 1908 - Mrs. Ralph in the county.
Bushnell arrived from Thompson Tuesda[...]f the the week, his entire interest in the Power City Drug company
adjacent stations.[...]week. Miss Bushnell has spent the last ten years in message from Mountain Home, Idaho Su[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (226)[...]Montana

of his father, H. S. Bushnell of that city. Mr. Bushnell was Charles married Gertrude D[...]1941
74 years of age and when last heard from was in good health Los Angeles, California and they[...]hock to his son. 1] W ayne; 2] Charles (lived in Florida working with the
On account of the great[...], Mt. - Bushnells to Leave Thompson Falls - in Hawaii since last fall and was stationed on the b[...]ompson Falls, Mt. W edn. Jan.
mercantile business in that city. 24, 1945 - Comings[...]obacco, candies and a general news stand, located in parents, Mr. and Mrs. W ayne Blackman. Dor did not like
the postoffice building at that city. It is one of the best back east and came home since her husband was shipped out
business stands in the city. on duty again. He took part in the invasion of France last
Mr. and Mrs. Bushne[...]Falls are the
Secs. 23 & 24, T20N, R 30 was name in honor of Ralph proud parents of a baby[...]the following children: 1] Harry (lived in Seattle, W ash. -
recorded the above and also noted that Ralph was now could have died in Chicago, Ill.); 2] Mike (lived in Florida
deceased. He added that this point was previously named in 1990)
Lookout Peak. The name was confusing becaus[...]Information from their marriage license #1398 in the
He was residing in a room over the Past Time Bar in Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Fal[...]Ekern and resides in Thompson Falls.
Charles Everette & Dora (B[...]ussell was born August 1, 1927
Charles enlisted in the Navy January 9, 1939 and was send Miami, Ariz. to Charles Bussell Rachel.
to Salt Lake City, Utah where he earned the rank of Petty[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (227)[...]uties.
W a. with his recording his service record in the Sanders
County Court House Vol 1 page 511.[...]rge from Monday, to work on a cattle ranch in that vicinity.
the Navy.
Sanders County Ledger,[...]te and W ilhelmina, both of his parents were born in
Joe died December 13, 1995, W allace, Idaho.[...]christened Friedrich Emil Butte in Evangelisch, Harpen,
In April 1952 Densmore was working at the Thompson[...]hat carries the uncut log into the saw. After the cut, After his arrival to the United States he w[...]n the family farm until he had reached the age of
cut, the dogger turns the log for another cut and ‘sets’ the ‘majority’, which is[...]riving at 21, Emil set
dogs teeth to hold the log in position. off to see t[...]s F. E. Butler, of Gebo, Navy and served in the Spanish American W ar.
Mont., the new proprie[...]under whose Emil was mostly self taught in his education and had very
successful ownership t[...]good vocabulary.
was accepted and the change in landlords will take place It also noted[...]marriage.
complimentary send offs from the press in the part of the Lulu Cagle was born a[...]old at
edited the Stock Growers Journal at Miles City for eleven the time of his first marriage; that Lula was 20 years old
years. Though a democrat in politics, Mr. Butler, is a highly when she m[...]rked as a laborer at odd jobs; that he had served in the
body that success crowns his efforts in our community. Spanish American W ar.
Mrs. Butler arrived in Thompson Saturday and has taken Emil died Nov. 21, 1939 and was buried in W ildrose
up her residence at the hotel. They hav[...]Mildred C. Butte died 1920 and was buried in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]7 - Conductor John Butler, who until recently
was in charge of the local freight on this end of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (228)[...]onducted Monday Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. at W hitepine
in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $1[...]ated behind the Belknap store, July 21, 1918. His
in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - M[...]d Mina Butte, were German settlers
Butte residing in Belknap, Mt.; white; 21 years of age ; born who purchased the property in 1904. They chose this area
Belknap, Sanders Co.,[...]sly married - married to property is still in the Butte family. His grandfather and
Shirley J. W ilson residing in Superior, Mont; white; 22 father, Ernest[...]eld, N. D., to Carl Milton attended schools in Belknap and graduated from
W ilson and Harriett N[...]Thompson Falls High School in 1936. He enjoyed telling his
Shirley Jean Butte[...]00 Belknap, Mt., with grandkids of staying in the high school dorm during the
burial Aug. 21, 2000 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, week an[...]few months, then joined friends at the courthouse in
She was born Dec. 2, 1916 at Hurdsfield, N. D.,[...]e moved to Dillon and were married in August of 1939. They celebrated 60 years
attended[...], graduating with a teaching of marriage. In 1947, they purchased Little beaver Creek,
degree.[...]ranch; it was there that they raised their
years, in 1937 and 1938.[...]g, he contracted with the school
They later lived in Hamilton, Kalispell and Bozeman while dis[...]m from
Milton worked for the Reclamation Service. In 1940, they those years.
finally came hom[...]Milton was preceded in death by his wife Shirley and son-
A daughter, Bonnie Jean, was born in December 1942. In in-law, Everet McKenzie.
1946, the Buttes bought the[...](Steve) Hendrick; one son Roy
present home there in 1947. Twin girls, Jay and Judy, were (Marc[...]e sister, Myrtle (Mrs. Fred “Bud” Moore)
born in October 1949, and son Roy was born in August of Thompson Falls; 13 grandch[...]turday, Aug. 19 at Coffelt - Bunch
Funeral Chapel in Thompson Falls. Graveside services were
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (229)[...]ly 10, 1923 Yakima, She attended school in Colorado and Montana. After
W ashington to Oscar[...]Greenwood April 13, 1946 a business school in Spokane. She then returned to
W hitepine, Mt., an[...]anna W hitepine. The couple made their home in Thompson Falls
Hansen.[...]disposal business and raised two sons.
10, 1982 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]Congregational Church. She was very active in the VFW
March 11, 1982 page 6 - Hersh Butte Passe[...]businessman who died She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband
Sunday evening at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital of a Hershel in 1982; one sister, Jane W iegele; and two brothers[...]eat-
Oscar and Kathryn Butte. He moved to Belknap in 1925 grandchildren.
where he attended gr[...]v. Gaylund Olson officiating.
year that was spent in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Memorial[...]donor’ s choice.
School and was graduated in 1942. Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service was in charge of
He served with the U.S. Army 25th Hos[...]arrangements.
receiving an honorable discharge in 1946. He returned to
Thompson Falls and was emplo[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
They resided in Thompson Falls and owned and operated Dec[...]lace made vacant by the
station, with Norm Cross. In the 1950's he started Butte death of Fred W[...]obb VFW Post 2986, a W illiam resided in Belknap, Mt.
member and former deacon of the Community
Congregational Church, served on the City Council and two George W . & M artha[...]anny R., with their large
Her obituary appeared in the Sanders County Ledger July family was liv[...]George W illiam Buxton enlisted in the early start of the
She was born Gertrude An[...]ed as from the Noxon area at time of entering the
in Stratton, Colo., the daughter of Henry Dix[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (230)[...]His draft card noted that he was single; residing in of the Thompson Falls American Legion. He was[...]thru here Sunday on his way to Missoula to enroll in the Louis/Lewis George Buxton married Do[...]n and Dottie Abbott - he Bernard enlisted in the Army as a Private. He served in
had not been previously married - married to Mart[...]Angeline King. There were eight children in his parents
Gray’s Harbor Co., W ashington to F[...]orest reserve has Dwenn was a Sergeant in the U. S. Army in W orld W ar I.
received word from W ashington D.[...](twin).
service, residing at Thompson Falls, will in the near future June was born June 22, 1901[...]ne Mortensen and Polly Jannette Stringham.
planes in one of the government aviation schools located in 1] Angela (___ Hallahan, Henderson, Nev.)
tha[...]She grew up in Idaho and Montana in a large family in
The mystery of the regular attendance of Fred B[...]koned him to move the
Buxton’s unusual interest in the holy scripture and Pilgrim’s family frequ[...]cleared. In the late 1930's Dwenn and his family were living[...]others and his father George, who were all living in Dixon.
Tuesday, to visit her husband, who is look[...]about getting some wood. They found that Vern was in the
Although her destination is only 60 miles fro[...]and Gerald would do the skidding of logs in exchange for
from there to Kalispell; then take t[...]to Over the years, June worked at the hotels in Thompson
ride to the lake. If a ten mile road to connect with the road Falls and later at Lee’s Grocery in the meat department. She
on upper Thompson river,[...]Dwenn died April 1965 and is buried in Custers
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thom[...]1920 - Ranger Buxton and Ransom are In 1973, June and Claude Randall were married and th[...]e Meadow Peak union lasted until his death in 1990.
Lookout. The station is located in the S.E. 1/4 sec. 19; Twp June moved to the Hot Springs Nursing Home in April
27 N. Range 26 W est. 1992.
In the calender years of 1924 and 1925 he was[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (231)[...]thers, ahead of herself.” “Mother placed in the AAF Regional & Station Hospital, Mitchell
enj[...]lla
June Bybee Randall, died at the age of 97, in the Clark The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]re Oct. 27, 1916 - front page col 5 - Lost In The Mountains -
conducted Monday Jan. 4, at W hit[...]ine left for the Thompson river
Her obit., was in the Sanders County Ledger Thurs, Jan 7, count[...]n a hunting trip. A
1999 (portions included above in story) W e can celebrate report received h[...]mother.
Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by two Ella[...]In her notes on Thompson Falls, Isabelle (Mathers)[...]962 - Seven Youths take Physicals last W ednesday in Mr. Switzer.
Butte. George Bybee will take his in Honolulu. See Henry Schwitzer[...]Mortenson. was born in North Carolina and his mother Illinois. (The
Jerry served in the Army with the 4th Troop Carrier or[...]ars was changed
Squadron as a Sergeant. He served in North Africa, Italy and to Cagle.)
S. France.[...]d Sarah had three children: 1] John W . born ca
In 1941 Jerry hired on to the forest service under B[...]927 Parker, Idaho, to Dwen Cagle was in from Grandchamp’s this week and reports
Arnold[...]12, 1945 Plains, Sarah apparently died in W ashington Territory prior to
Mt.[...]ur Freed. In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (232)[...]arles Kagle and Sarah Grover.
He was not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls directory. Lulu[...]ssoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 5, 1905 page 2 col 2
in this section and who was taken to the old soldier[...]d page 3 col 3 - Marriage - both parties residing in
on November 24 last, died at the home on December[...]dining room of the Cummings
wedding was performed in Spokane Thursday, April 27. hotel and will operate that department in the future. They
(See Joseph Allen)[...].T. Sat. July 5,
and Sarah. His parents were born in Illinois. 1884 - front page co[...]Nebraska, has purchased an interest in the City Meat
severed his connection with the Thompson por[...]t fall. having been skilled in all the craft of the business in his
The W eekly Montanian Nov. 16, 1895 page 3[...]er’s market. Mr. Calavan has gone to his ranche in
Cagle, our accommodation butcher narrowly escaped[...]o years ago while rafting timbers down the Pend
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...], Jack
Co., Mt. (June 8) he stated that he worked in a saw mill; that W illoughby, the man who drove[...]is partners, John Fife and Andrew Mountain City, rode down the river on a raft 10x20 feet,
Guenth[...]he clinging to the rope that
days, he was buried in W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, bound t[...]Caldwell and another man were
John’s obit is in the Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Jan. 10, 1902 raft[...]Stevens mill, now known as Allen’s mill, and in passing the
Also in the Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 7, 1902[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (233)[...]233

Caldwell was about three ‘Sheets in the wind,” or plainly 18, 2007 - Sherrill[...]f Custer, S.D., died January 8, 2007 at the Rapid City
McGlinchy’s ranch, he stripped off everything except his Regional Hospital in Rapid City, S. D.
underclothing and staid with the craft, which made the Sherry was born Jan. 31, 1941 in Thompson Falls, to John
frightful leap, and fough[...]and Averal Brauer. She graduated from high school in 1959
the eddy to the left was reached, when he leaped ashore. and then attended cosmetology school in Bozeman. She[...]operated Sherrill’s Beauty Shop in Thompson Falls until she
Edw[...]er cities before moving to Lead, S. D., in June of 1977. Their second
where she has engageme[...]child, Conni, was born June 30, 1979 in Rapid city. The[...]family moved from Lead to Custer, S.D., in August of 1989.
Eke Calkins In Custer, Sherry worked part time at various jobs.[...]became manager of the Piggly W iggly Bakery in 1993, and
1884 - page 3 col 2 - Bound Over - (sto[...]ack the next year. Sherry received a kidney
Drury in Thompson Falls) - Eke Calkins was called for the[...]W hile in Custer, Sherry sang in the church choir and was
very active in the Custer Senior Citizens Center. Sherry[...]ntirely recovered. Mr. She was preceded in death by her father who died in 1948;
Callaghan and his family expect to leave he[...]state, their destination as yet being died in 1976.
indefinite. The farm which Mr. Callaghan re[...]service at McColley’s Chapels of the Hills in Custer, S.D.
sold.[...]Custer Community Church in Custer, S.D., with Pastor[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday Custer Cemetery in Custer, S.D.
March 27, 1908 - Mrs. M. A. Callahan, aunt of Miss In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in
Hogan, stenographer inin the care of McColley’s
make her home here.[...]Chapels of the Hills in Custer, S.D. W ritten condolences can
The Sande[...]Missoula and Superior where she will be employed in relief Information from their marriage license # 599 in the
administration.[...]Mt. by W . C.
Sherry died January 8, 2007 Rapid City, South Dakota Adams, Justice of the Peace. W itnesses: Loretta W oodard
with burial in the Custer Cemetery, Custer, S. D.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (234)[...]rospector of the Pacific Coast, died of paralysis in and Miss Mary Roddy of W hitepine. The ceremony was
his cabin in the Coeur d’Alene mines last week. No other[...]person being present. He had a brother and cousin in the couple received the congratulations an[...]father was born in Canada of an Irish mother and an English[...]father. Michael immigrated to Montana in the 1880s’,
El--is F. Cameron was born June 1834 Maryland. Both of marrying in perhaps Phillipsburg, Mt.; Mary had three
his par[...]1896 Mt.; 3] James Oct. 20, 1898 Mt.
served in a war. Entry #141-143.[...]. 20, 1894 page 3 - E. F. July 1, 1901 in the St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery in
Cameron, Republican nominee for justice of the pe[...]family of very small children.
this township, was in the city this week. The Sanders Co[...]r Edward Cameron, and where they expect to make
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...]09 Thompson Falls Polk directory listed as living in
Edwin & M ary (Roddy) Cameron[...]hicago, Cook Co., Esther was not listed in the 1911 Polk directory.
Illinois the son of Fran[...]26, 1912 - front page - Thompson Girl a W itness in
April 28, 1905 - Ed Cameron who has been employed[...]e - Miss Esther Cameron, formerly of
cattle ranch in Eastern Montana for the past year returned to t[...]h his brother Roy the state of W ashington in a murder case last Tuesday, in
Cameron on the McGrane ranch.[...]by starvation, Miss Claire W illiamson, in her institution at
who has been absent about a ye[...]y was born Nov. 7, 1867 Mass. the daughter of
428 in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. -[...]ontana; white; 15 years of parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.
age born Phillipsburg,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (235)[...]her bad cuts and bruises caused by trapper in these parts, although 65 years old. Mr. Cameron
t[...]two short last week, something quite unusual even in this
George W ashington & Elizabeth (Jones) C[...]1905
Co., Indiana. Both of his parents were born in Virginia. Missoula, Mt. with burial in the W ildrose cemetery,
In the 1880 federal census, Rockville, Kankakee, Ill[...]County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt.)
parents born in Virginia; Elizabeth 42 years of age born In, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
father in Ohio and mother New York.; 1] Martha 21 years[...]Cameron was laid to rest in the Thompson cemetery on the
George and his family came to Thompson Falls in 1884 as hill east of town.
noted by his son, W ilbur’s, entry in Register of Pioneers Mr. Cameron was take[...]tes that George is # 14-14; that he was a private in quietly away at twenty minutes to three, las[...], entering the service at the home of his son-in-law, A. N. Vaughn, at Eddy,
(Civil W ar) Sept 28,[...]George W . Cameron was born in Vermillion county, in
George and Elizabeth were married about 1853, p[...]W isconsin at the age of fourteen, settling in Green county
Martha ca. 1859 Indiana (A. N. Vaugh[...]ie Nov. 7, 1867 W isc. (Fred H. Haynes); 4] in the First W isconsin heavy artillery volunteers f[...]was discharged on August 18, 1866. He was married in
1898 Eureka, Ca.; 6] Frank; 7] James; 8] Jill. Indiana in 1853 to Miss Elizabeth Jones and after the war[...]n to Sioux Falls, South Dakota,
parents were born in Ohio. coming from there to Miles City, Montana, and from there to
W eekly Montanian Sept 19, 1895 - It is reported that Mrs. Thompson Falls in 1884, and with the exception of a few
G. W . Came[...]h dangerously ill at Murray, is months spent in the Coeur d’Alenes has resided here ever
recove[...]oon as since. Mr. Cameron was a man held in high esteem by all
conditions will permit.[...]“He was known by all
Sandy Cameron was killed in a rail road wreck near the old timers[...]ord of George
Eureka, Cal., on Sept. 14. About 10 in all were killed by the W . Cameron.”
breakin[...]. The surviving
G. W . Cameron has struck it rich in the Coeur d’Alene children are W m. C[...]A. born Aug. 1872 S. Dakota. George held in the Odd Fellows’ hall and a volunteer choir ren[...]to use the musket, which the entire community in their bereavement.
skin of a monstrous mountain l[...]. He killed the varmint at the ranch of his son - in- law Dec. 27, 1907 - Mrs. Elizabeth Came[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (236)[...]veral months since left here Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
and has located at W illowbrook, Califo[...]1910 Eddy, Montana attending grade school in Hot Springs. He attended Plains
with burial Oct. 6th in the W ild Rose cemetery, Thompson High School, graduating in 1935. He then attended Montana
Falls, Mt.[...]Oct. 7, 1910 - page 2 - Elizabeth Cameron Dead - In the enlisting in the U.S. Army Oct. 5, 1942. Mr. Cameron
death of[...]eth Cameron of Eddy on W ednesday served in the European Theater during W orld W ar II and
Oc[...]y answered received an honorable discharge in 1946. He returned to
the last call. Mrs. Cameron was born inin 1882 and has been a resident of Sanders county Big Bend School near Ronan until its closing in 1953. He
since that time. Of late years she has m[...]Fromberg, Mont., then at Charlo from 1962
her son-in-law, A. N. Vaughn, at Eddy, with whom she was[...]to the family
yesterday and the remains interred in W ild Rose cemetery. ranch. He loved the ranch and enjoyed gardening.
In addition to a multitude of friends she leaves two[...]Cantrell, Kalispell, and Virginia Erchul, Camas Prairie; a[...]rn Sept. 17, 1916 Plains, He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,
Mt. to W ilbu[...]W ilbur W ade.
Phil served in W orld W ar II when he was drafted into the Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service of Plains was in charge of
Army September 21, 1942 Butte, Mt. Afte[...]attalion as a Sergeant (Section Chief). burial in the W hitepine Cemetery Oct. 22, W hitepine, Mt.
He served in Rhineland and Central Europe. He was[...]ameron - Leona Ellen Cameron,
service is recorded in the Sanders County Court House, 75, of Sp[...]2005 at Sullivan Park Care Center in Spokane after losing
The Plainsman Plains, Mt.[...]ged from the army, She was born Dec. 13, 1929 in Greenough, Mont., to
visited the home of his sist[...]meron was driving a new W illys jeep. His home is in Creek in 1942 and she graduated from Noxon High School
Oliver Gulch. in 1948.
Phil married Leona Laws Dec. 3, 1949 at Coeur D’Alene, Leona and Phil Cameron were married in 1949. To this
Idaho and they had the following ch[...]ains Cemetery, Plains, Mt. In 1991, Phil passed away. Leona made her way west a[...]er Thursday June 13, 1991 page 6 - settled in Spokane to be close to her sisters. She resided
C[...]until her death. For many years Leona took pride in
Carlton Phillip “Phil” Cameron, 74, of Hot Sp[...]g. Burial volunteered at the clothing bank in the Center for 10 years.
with military rit[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (237)[...]ew forest guards entered the
Leona was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, service:[...]Listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
She is[...]aviland; and numerous nieces making his home in Oregon. He says: “I am back and this
and nephew[...]applied yesterday for homestead entry on 40 acres in section
was to be at W hitepine Cemetery. Arrangements were 24, T. 21N, R. 15W in Missoula county. The entry was
directed by Bunch-[...]Cameron and Nellie He is also listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk
Jillson.[...]directory.
He is listed in The 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory as T[...]Roy is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
He married Abbie McEvers on Oct. 15, 1908 in directory.
Thompson and they had[...]on
Information from their marriage license # 54 in the Tillman Edward Cameron was born A[...]] Alfred Edward ca 1902 Belknap, Mt.
M. E. Church in Plains, Mt. W itnesses were: Evalin C.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (238)[...]ls, Montana

- Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - The Sanders County[...]Monday
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula from Springfield, Oregon, wh[...]Falls, Minnehaha Co.,
South Dakota; now residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula W ilbur W[...]ire, W isconsin to George W ashington Cameron and
City, Sherman Co., Nebraska; now residing in Thompson Elizabeth Jones.
Falls, Mt.;[...]ooling consisted of
Maud was born May 1871 Loup City, Sherman Co., three winter terms in ‘blab’ school where ambition and
Nebraska to[...]al capacity as the children
Her parents were born in Iowa. from 5 to 20 studied and recited aloud. His mother had
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...]t. (June 8) he stated that he worked as a laborer in the family Bible.
local saw mill; that they re[...]Bill started working as a cook’s helper in the W isconsin
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday In May of 1883, Bill Cameron decided to go west. A
M[...]eron of W hite Pine was among brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haynes, had
the business visitors in town last Saturday. Mr. Cameron has settled in the Thompson Falls area two years before and had[...]Montana. At Fort Benton he caught the stagecoach
in support of his claim to 160 acres of land in the vicinity of to Helena, then the train to Mi[...]. Friday Bill spent the next 27 years in freighting over the pass
Aug. 23, 1907 - Tillman A. Cameron was in town on from Thompson to the gold camps of Idaho, in farming and
W ednesday and informed the Ledger th[...]company him. In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...]man A. Cameron writes his friends that born in Indiana; that he was a miner of ore; owned his ho[...]09 Thompson Falls Polk directory listed as living in
accompanied by Mr. Cameron’s mother, arrived he[...]om W illowbrook, California, to again In the spring of 1910, Bill Cameron decided to take[...]ere they Massey. Never over - interested in farming, he nevertheless
will reside temporarily[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Tillman is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk Nov[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (239)[...]239

improvement on the place in the near future. (In 1910 Bill Nellie B. Clark was born ca 188[...]) Hawk County, Iowa to C. C. Clark and Maria Paine.
He was listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory. Nellie had filed on a homestead in 1911. She became a
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]ameron, who has a ranch “Normal School” in Dillon, Mont. She taught until her
in W ilks gulch, was in town W ednesday. He recently children[...]ls, Bill has a fine lot of Bill is not listed in the Thompson Falls 1915 Polk
bald barley, as grows in any country. - Camas Signal. directory[...]s Gulch, Monday March 22.
Bill was also listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk Sanders C[...]r Cameron, the infant
The move to Oliver Gulch in the Little Bitterroot was to son of Mr. and[...]be the last move for this restless extrovert. As in so many Beyond Saturday after a brief illnes[...]er. to rest in the Hammons cemetery. Krev. Morris conducting[...]en continued with the loved of music
1915, burial in Hot Springs - Moore cemetery; 2] Carlton;[...]Information from their marriage license # 240 in the and Mrs. W m. Cameron, formerly of O[...]31 years of age born Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., Iowa to
C. C. Clark and Maria Paine - she had not been[...]lbur died May 3, 1938 on his ranch and was buried in
married - married August 18, 1914 Thompson Falls,[...]. W itnesses: W . R. gone to repair a fence in his pasture about a mile from his
Davidson and S.[...]Miss Nellie B. Clark, both he did not return in time for supper, his wife asked Chas
of Camas, were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at the Enbertson[...]find him. They found him about 11:20 p.m. lying in the
Dodds. Following the ceremony and a wedding s[...]of Camas, were Mr. Cameron was a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. C. C.
united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. Clark, former residents of Plains, now residing in California.
and Mrs. W . R. Davidson by Rev. F. E[...]ding supper the happy couple left burial in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.
for a visit with[...]. H. Hayes of (Good article on page 200 in the Settlers and Sodbusters
Beaver. They w[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (240)[...]ty.) engaged in carrying water from the river to the outfit cars[...]illiam Cameron to The young man had been in this country only a short time,
Hung Chin Tong & Co., for $15, quitclaim to water ditch in having emigrated from Italy last summer. H[...]t. still in the old country. A brother and two uncles are
T[...]lly
Sandy was killed Sept. 14, 1898 Eureka, Ca. in a rail road gave up the attempt. It is the general belief that the body of
wreck out of Eureka. 10 men in all were killed by the the unfortunat[...]1 col 4
- Death - W illiam Sandy Cameron residing in Missoula, Mt. C[...]July 19, 1917 - front page col 4 - Cut His Throat But Still
The 1910 federal census state that Pat was born in New Lives - Negro cook W ith Circus Sta[...]Attempted Suicide - Failed - W ith his throat slashed from
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk direct[...]to ear by a razor, John C. Chappel, a negro, lies in the
operator for the Thompson Falls Power Co.[...]he will be inspector of the father was born in Scotland and is mother born in Nova
wireless stations of four northwest states.[...]mp, who comes from Portland where he In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...]June 5) he states that he was 50 years of age and
city.[...]s, Mt. Thurs. came to the United States in 1872 (28 years ago) and is a
April 19, 1917 - fro[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. 1973 in Sec. 6 lot #2 block 21 of the City Cemetery,
April 19, 1917 - page five - Local Item[...]ower house. He with burial Aug. 29, 1986 City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,
is a wireless op[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (241)[...]ears, 10 months 29 days with burial Sept. 3, 1974 in the Donald Campbell joined the American Legion in
W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original Cemetery, Thompson Falls in 1960 and remained a member only that
blk # 5 lot # 93. Informant: Mrs. Campbell. Residing in one year. His card noted that he resided in Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls, Mt. but in 1951 had resided in Billings, Mt.
Mary Kathryn died Tuesday Sept. 26, 2000 Cut Bank,
Mont. at the age of 93 years with burial Sept. 30, 2000 in the Eve Ardell Campbell
W hitepine Cemetery, W[...]blk # 5 lot # 92. Informant: Jackie Day. Residing in Cut burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Bank,[...]ell
2000 Thurs. - Mary Kathryn Olander Campbell - cut Bank - J. A. Campbell has just returned[...]J. G. Campbell
County Medical Center, Cut Bank. The Sande[...]- J. G.
at the Parkview Senior Citizens’ Center in Cut Bank. The Campbell, who was brought here[...]Northern boxcar, plead his own case in probate court
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m.[...]urt with a portfolio of papers
she will be buried in the family plot at W hitepine Cemetery and qu[...]lizabeth (Schidleman) and is now back in Thompson Falls.)
Charles A. Olander; the fourth o[...]dren.
She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1923. She James M .[...]lls Polk directory lists him as
Hardin and Hysham in 1929, to start her teaching career at tailor.
the Iron Springs School. In the following years, she also
taught at the Burnt[...]hool, northwest of Polson. She was nearing a B.A. in The June 5 th, 1917 W orld W ar I draft c[...]sided at 120 2 nd st, Missoula,
medically retired in 1964. Mt.;[...]4, 1941. Two children were married; tall in height; medium build; gray colored eyes;
born of[...]Campbell as electricians helper for the Thompson
in 1973. Her husband died in 1974. She continued living at Falls Power C[...]Roy, W ash., a daughter Jane (Allen) Svalstad of Cut M ay Campbell
Bank;[...]ister- Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the High School
–law, Olive Campbell of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (242)[...]he W eekly Montanian Feb. 9, 1895 page 3 - Arthur
City, Oneida Co. Idaho to Urcel C. Campbell and Frances Canning will only remain in Thompson a few weeks and
Peabody.[...]Monty died Nov. 13, 1969 and was buried Nov. 17th in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 5 lot # 1 bloc[...]employed in the Ledger shop for the past month, left
Urcel/[...]om
children: 1] Monty W inn, Sept. 30, 1947 Malad City, Bozeman to resume his position with the[...]on
Frances Peabody was born Sept. 5, 1920 Malad City, The Thompson Falls school records of[...]tah, with burial Sept. 1995 Sunset Gardens, Sandy City, The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T.[...]expert bookkeeper and accountant, has his card in today’s
W arren Campbell[...]& M abel M ae Campbell not listed in the 1915 directory.
W illiam B. Campbell was bo[...]ys this week on the head waters of Thompson
River in quest of game. Like Haiwatha, they returned cold[...]W ednesday to accept a position in the Ledger composing
The W eekly Montanian Jan.[...]Arthur Canning, the photographer’s wife arrived in Dorris.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (243)[...]s.
Sven A. Carlsburg joined the American Legion in He was naturalized and received his citizenship papers
Thompson Falls in 1920 and remained a member for only Aug. 25, 1911 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls,
that one y[...]winter, came to town
carpenter - he is not listed in the 1915 directory. W ednesday and[...]Polley’s lumber camp near Taft. He was working in the
Monday evening he had occasion to leave the m[...]and when a tree crushed toward the ground it fell inin the arrival here Tuesday morning of county corone[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in his judgment the man had been dead two months or[...]c. 9, 1910 - page 3 - Frank Carlton, who has been in the
Mrs. W hitley remembers when going home with[...]foreman of construction on the N.P., was married in
wandering around among the big boulders at that p[...]similar to that found on the Smith of that city. The young couple returned to Thompson
body, havi[...]Ethel Hind.
Letters found in the coat written in the Swedish language Thompson Falls High[...]Carmichael, State
which upon translation resulted in finding a suit case and College of Mont.
other personal belongings in the hands of a friend with
whom he had left them[...]d to Thomas
Undertaker McCaffery took the body in charge and will D. Hinds and Maggie Reed. She had two brothers, Bert and
hold it in a sealed casket until such time as relatives can[...]and they had; 1]
Carlson has relatives living in Spokane and Iowa, who will Dorothy; 2] Christine.
likely take[...]their school work might not be
Median” arriving in Halifax, Canada, from there[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (244)[...]el - Forks, B. C., is a recent arrival in Thompson and has
Mrs. Ethel Carmichael passed awa[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Montana
Christian. In her death, her children lose a noble mother, her[...]W ash.
Ethel Carmichael was 38 years old. Born in England, she
came to American when but an infant. For 26 years she lived
in Montana. After her husband’s death six years ag[...]isease, cancer. All that loving care could do was in company, to the mines on Vermillion creek, w[...]butcher.
impressive funeral service was held in the Christian church The Sanders County Le[...]s the butcher at the Union cafe.
her friends join in deepest sympathy with the grief stricken
family o[...]Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the High School[...]usher at the 1923 graduation.
Charles was noted in 1919.[...]ngements to Spokane.
purchase property in Thompson, and his family will arrive in
a few days.[...]ng the week. His last residency in Canada was Londondary, Nova
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (245)[...]d Charles was naturalized July 15, 1912 in Fourth District
blue eyes.[...]ey had 1] Harvey b: Charles was listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk
1900; 2] W illie Car[...]e busy 13, 1914 - W hile assisting in the unloading of a safe from a
perfecting the loc[...]ar of household goods and office fixtures shipped in
and two sons over from W allace to reside here. M[...]and the entire weight
mine on Prospect creek, was in town on Saturday and rented of the safe fal[...]ting at her home how seriously he is injured.
in Nova Scotia for nearly a year past. Mr. Carroll was immediately taken in a sleigh to his home,
The Sanders County Ledger[...]tack of the disease and it was He was listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory
expected t[...]ut for some cause as miner - but not listed in the 1917 directory.
he suffered a relapse W ednes[...]: Mrs. Amelia Carroll of Thompson
Mrs. Carroll is in a most precarious situation. The little boy Fal[...]Mary died Jan. 9, 1924 and was buried in the Thompson
The 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him in their Falls Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Fal[...]ntana Charles died 1928 with burial in the Thompson Falls
Friday Nov. 26, 1909 -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (246)[...]the son of Charles E. She was given in marriage by her father. She was attired in
Carroll and Mary Amelia McLord/McLoud.[...]re he has been employed during the past six years in the
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompso[...]girls clubs of he has been Deputy Treasurer in that office.
this community held a meeting Saturd[...]is renting his home; that he is Deputy Treasurer in the Mabel Elizabeth McCurdy was born July 24, 1914
County Courthouse; he has never served in any wars. Thompson Falls, Mt. to W al[...]rothers, a baby girl, at St. Patrick’s hospital in
Carruthers of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26 year[...]Mable Elizabeth McCurdy and was discharge in 1944 on a medical discharge.
of Thompson Falls, M[...]previously married - married with burial in the East Line St. Cemetery, Bishop, Inyo Co.
Nov.[...]l died Jan. 23, 2002 Spokane, W ash., with burial in
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]F. Carruthers (born in Kansas) and her mother in Illinois
Sanders County Independent Ledger Nov[...]LeRoy Carruthers, (Kansas) and her mother in Illinois.
Hansen, a friend of the groom wa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (247)[...]Miss Marge Snider had a brother living in Marysville,
Dorris Carruthers of Idaho Falls was[...]o visit Felix, she owned land on Cherry Creek in partnership with
here two weeks.[...]Marge died Sept. 1, 1954 in an auto accident in Murdo,
Lillian Caruthers[...]the age of 41 years. She was buried Sept. 7, 1954 in
W eekly Montanian Nov. 30, 1895 - Mrs. Lillian the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 2 lot # 1 bloc[...]live here, but his parents reside in W est Virginia.[...]4, 1985 Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,
Sanders County Indepe[...]block 3)
W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 - Students enrolled in the high school, Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]were to be conducted at 2 p.m. W ednesday in the City
F. L. Carter[...]Cemetery for Felix G. Carter, 72, who died Sunday in a
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]of the community Congregational Church
and winter in and around Thompson Falls for the benefit of[...]his asthmatic troubles, left Tuesday for his home in Butte. Robb Post 2896, VFW .
He was greatly[...]Mr. Carter was born April 18, 1913 in Queen Shoals, W .[...]Conservation Corps. After enlisting in the Army Air Corps
#3 Edna M . (Tucker) in 1943 he served in W W II and received his discharge in
Felix Grundy Carter was born April 18, 1913 Que[...]ia to W illiam Carroll Carter and In 1947 he married Edna Tucker in Thompson Falls.
Elizabeth Ashley.[...]He owned and operated Huffs Lounge in Thompson Falls
Felix entered the Army Air Force June 17, 1943 Butte, Mt until his retirement in 1978.
and was discharged January 1, 1946 Fort Lew[...].
Information from their marriage license #1246 in the
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]married 2] James Kane; 3]
April 3, 1938 in the M. E. Parsonage, Thompson Falls, Mt.,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (248)[...]month, was born at Truro, Nova Scotia. Her maiden
in Plains W ednesday.[...]Lettia A. Porter, and she married Jas. W . Carter in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Nova Scotia 46 years ago. They came to Montana in 1879
Nov. 22, 1912 - page 4 - Plains Couples are[...]y Rev. J. K. Hester, ave made their home in Plains for the past three years.
former pastor of[...]t young business men of He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Plains and is a partner with his brother, Pete Carter, in the directory.
Albany Pool rooms and Theatori[...]Beulah died March 11, 1964 with burial in the Plains
Bertha (Beulah) G. Johnston was born[...]Carter, 72, of Plains died W ednesday morning in a Missoula
partner with brother Peter C. as propr[...]4 Thompson She was born Jan. 31, 1892 in Colorado and moved to
Falls, Mt. - Manager L. J.[...]2nd the moved to Plains. She was married in Plains Nov. 20, 1912,
sublime “Passion Play,”[...]d and she and her family had resided in or near Plains
special sacred music.[...]tically ever since. For a brief time they resided in
The 1915 Polk directory lists him as moving to[...]Thompson Falls and operated the theater here in 1915 when
Falls .[...]land, W ash.; a sister, Mrs. P. C. Cox,
Manager in 1916 of the Purple Ray Theatre, renamed from[...]ral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in
has discontinued the W ednesday and Saturday shows from the Shrider chapel. Burial will be in the Plains cemetery
this date, unless advertised[...]ter ‘Jimmy’ died July 14, 1982 and was buried in the
Local News - L. J. Carter arrived Tuesday fro[...]alls, Mt. Friday
Feb. 11, 1916 - Mrs. Carter Dies in Plains - L. J. Carter of Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 - School Notes - Sept. 6, 1910
this city received word Monday evening of the death of his[...]f
mother and left on the first train for her home in Plains. Osage, Iowa.
Mrs. Carter has been in poor health for many years and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (249)[...]Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Missoula
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Students enrolled in the high school, Co., Mt. (June 1) - he state[...]Edward came to Thompson Falls in 1895, this was noted
Edward W ebster Carver was born Oct. 4, 1838 Nunda, in an article of ‘old timers’ in the May 23, 1913 Sanders Co.
Livingston County, N[...]alls, Mt.
Relief Electa Ladd. His father was born in Conn., and his Edward served in Co. A 10 Regiment of the W isconsin
mother in Vermont.[...]1888 Calif. - children: (the first six were born in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]nsion file number complete and he is now in his new quarters.
85057 - Edward W . Carver of Co[...], Thompson Falls, Montana
31, 1863 he was missing in action at the battle of Friday Oct.[...]ec. 31 ‘63 to April 30 4, 1838 was noted in this issue.
‘64, taken prisoner at the battle o[...]W ar Records show him captured at in St. Paul and all the way down the line.
Chickamon[...]d down from
Nov. 2 ‘63 for diarrhea. Paroled at City Ft. Va. Nov. 17, ‘63 headquarters on Thompson[...]gnosis also shown, debility, furloughed 10 in restoring his former good heath.
days Dec. 14, 18[...]ys later and returned Feb. Ed is also listed in the next three directories 1911
20, ‘64 with ch[...]of this place, to
Edward listed where he lived in his pension records: 1864 which the Major had[...]his was
- 1870, St. Paul, Minn: 1870 - 1877 Yazoo City, the Major’s first visit to San[...]ives The Old
Melissa and Ed were separated and in 1917 when she filed Bunch - Major Edward W eb[...]ace, at the
for a widows pension she was residing in Campbell, Santa age of 75 is the on[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (250)[...]attitude toward everyone.
remembrance this week, in the following clipping taken For som[...]tle
Among the reminders of other days turned up in the longer. W . A. Darling had been[...]oring the Carswell store was the tin ball that in his room at the hotel, carrying him little delica[...]major and one brother are the somewhere in W isconsin and he was 80 years old last
only surv[...]d five boys. On account of the great corporal in A. Company of the 10th W isconsin infantry, and
d[...]directory listed him. war he served in companies employed in fighting the Indians
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]He was a pioneer resident of Minneapolis and in the early
been in feeble health for some weeks were taken to St. days was engaged in the hardware business there. About 20
Lukes hospi[...]he came to Thompson Falls and he has worked at
is in a critical condition.[...]His wife survives him, her home being inin the W ild Rose cemetery.
you, Major?
The Sander[...]on Falls Polk directory lists him - he
who served in the civil war with Major Edward W ebster was not listed in the 1915 directory.
Carver of this place, passed to his last reward Monday in
Helena in the death of Frank P. Sterling. Mr. Sterling was Father Casey
born in W isconsin in 1843 and came to Montana in 1874. The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...], 1914 - page 4 - Father M. J. Donohue, the newly
in the same campaign.[...]nd was W ednesday to hold services in the Rex theatre Sunday. He
buried Dec. 12, 1916 in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson states[...]ue from Butte, Mt.) - Father Casey goes to Valler in
25, 1916 - front page col 2 - Major Carver is Dea[...]Pioneer charge of Hotsprings, Camas Prairie, Perma and Dixon and
Passed Away Suddenly - Major[...]ver, for a will make his headquarters in Hot Springs.
long time a familiar figure to resid[...]riday morning. The end came after a rapid decline in Edna Cassel
health covering a period of several months. In the passing of Edna married ___Fane.
the maj[...]rse with anyone who might be unfortunate and even in his Fane (nee Edna Castle) to Mrs.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (251)[...]251

country in a few days and after a month spent visiting[...]unty Correspondence - Thompson Falls - J.
friends in Spokane will visit her old schoolmates in E. Catlet and family left here Sunday[...]atlin
the coast, British Columbia and her parents in Spokane, Lynde Sprague Catlin was born[...]Lynde died June 23, 1942 with burial June 26th in the
numerous other friends, she will join her husband in San Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Antonio, Texas, who will arrive in this country on a U.S.
transport some time in July and following a visit with her Dell Cautier
grandparents in W est Virginia, will return to the Philippine[...]r for Thompson Falls Power Co. - he is not listed in
Sept. 20, 1907 - Mrs. F. Cassell and daughter are now the 1915 directory.
settled in their new home, their furniture having arrived on[...]Frank Cavan was a witness in the marriage of A. B. Hess[...]and Mary E. Burton in Thompson Falls, Missoula County,[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday resided in Thompson Falls.
Jan. 11, 1907 - Miss Jackson, who[...]s as housekeeper at the W ard.
Thompson Falls are in the town with a government The[...]a, Mt. Territory Friday young men of this city and holds the responsible position as
Aug. 19, 18[...]ver the daughter of Mrs. John Schott of this city and is highly
the pass - About ten days ago J. F. Catlet, a freighter who respected. The Ledger joins in wishing them a happy and
resided here, was robbed[...]Friday Thomas P. Cavan was born Jan. 1865 in Thurso, Ottawa

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (252)[...]lt of a recent decision of
parents were also born in Canada). the supreme[...]receive a pension for services rendered in the Rogue River
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula rebellion in 1855. Mr. Cayle through his attorney, H. C.
Count[...]of the recent decision which
Canada; now residing in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Mont.; son will result in Mr. Cayle’s benefit.
of Dennis Cavan and Johann[...]Carl & Ruth Cedergren
Michigan; now residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; daughter of Sanders C[...]ried - married July 2-, lookout this week in the Thompson Falls ranger district:
1896. In photo copying the marriage licenses, which I am[...]could be born Oct. 17, 1904 - died May 1967
born in New York.[...]avan Ruth born April 4, 1905.
is to leave in a few days for Butte. Ruth died Oct. 1980 Bremerton, W a.
In the 1900 Thompson Falls, Missoula County, Mt. fed[...]Angeline Ceuhi
States in 1889 (11 years ago) and is naturalized; that he w[...]on Falls Polk directory lists him as sub
a sawyer in the local mill; that they were renting a house. foreman - he was not listed in the 1917 directory.
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]aving arrived Lin Chag was born April 1866 in China.
on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cavan formerly lived in In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...]nges. to the United States in 1894 (6 years ago) and is an alien;
Tom and Elm[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - Ray Chagnon, case worker in the
depend on it in case of a fire. r[...]Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Alfred
Cave, an old timer in this section, was feeling the political[...]een at the plant since it started five years ago, in 1945,
Charles W . Cayle[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (253)[...]isement - Chambers, Barroll & around 1887. In the material on W illiam E. McEver’s
W illiams,[...]eil Fullerton, it mentioned that W illiam
Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware and Glass. Special[...]lgin,
W ed. Jan. 5, 1927 - Former Teacher Marries in Indiana. N.D., to W illian Bierwagon and Mary Pahl.
Announcements have just been received in Thompson Falls Bernie died 1994
of one[...]December burial January 17, 2006 in the Thompson Falls City
Eighteenth at South Bend, Indiana.[...]ectory lists him as Hermie was born in Elgin, N.D., on June 16, 1923. She
porter at the Legal Tender Bar. lived in North Dakota until age 13, when she and her famil[...], father and five brothers and sisters) came west in a
John Chapman[...]John Bierwagen farm for her first year in Montana before
Chapman, the merchants, went over to Spokane Falls and attending high school in Thompson Falls, where she
moved their families from there this week to Thompson graduated in 1941.
Falls, settling them on Index Avenue.[...]duration of W orld W ar II. W hile she was in Seattle she met
Falls, Mt. - 30-30 - W illiam H. Chapman, private in Co E a sailor named Bernie Charron. She and Bernie were
9th Iowa Calvary; entered the service April 5, 1864; married in W ilton, N.H., on July 23, 1949. They made their[...]1865; served 1 year, 3 months 5 days. home in Lunenburg, Mass., for 27 years. For many years sh[...]worked at the American Greetings card company in
John C. Chappel[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. In 1972, Hermie and Bernie came back to Montana and
July 19, 1917 - front page col 4 - Cut His Throat But Still the Blue Slide to help her brother[...]house on the family farm. She and Bernie stayed in Montana
Attempted Suicide - Failed - W ith his throat slashed from and remodeled the old Austin S[...]to ear by a razor, John C. Chappel, a negro, lies in the farm. She and Bernie lived in the ‘schoolhouse’ together
hospital here and[...]t he will live. The wound until Bernie's death in 1994.
was self-inflicted. Chappel was a cook with[...]ing plant here. remainder of her days in her beloved
Strange ideas seemed to fill his mind[...]ily farm.
expecting to be shot by soldiers. Alone in the cleaning plant Hermie was a member of th[...]She
blacksmith shop, he drew his razor across his throat loved socializing with all of her fri[...]astly wound. The operation was performed in Trout Creek and maintained a number of lifetime
M[...]ed he had already friendships with people in the area. She was an avid
bled considerable but he was taken to the hospital, the cut gardener. She raised gladiolas and had an ex[...]d his wife
A card found on his person asks that in case of accident a Ruthie) of Blue Slide Road; sister Martha (and husband
cousin, who lives in Kansas City, be notified. Russell) o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (254)[...]and grandnephews. assist in the store for four or five weeks.
Preceding her in death were her parents Bill and Mary[...]ton, left Tuesday
Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls. morning for W hitefish, Mont, where he expects to engage in
Viewing for family and friends will take place fr[...]hiteman of the Missoula Drug company leave this
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the San[...]Falls, Mont., has purchased a half interest in the Brody
arrived in Missoula last evening and left this morning on th[...]Mr. Brody in carrying on the business of the firm, the name[...]Chastek, is a graduate the Gates drug store in 1910 and conducted the place for
of the Minnesota[...]the present owner, Chas Nortorn.
druggist. He is in every way trustworthy and capable of[...]ducts a drug store.
vicinity, and trust that when in need of anything in his line The wedding ceremony was performe[...]core, Minn. Mr. St. George’s church in this city last Monday morning at 9
Chastek is a thorough an[...]her John Byrne officiating.
had a long experience in the line, and coupled with his Mr. a[...]some presents, which speak for the esteem
success in his new business. It is understood that Clyde in which they are held.
Gates and his sister, Miss H[...]ave here this week to visit relatives and friends
in his new home in W ashington. The deal was made through a[...]Bonners
the Treasure State Realty company of this city. Ferry, Idaho.
The Sanders[...]s Chastek formerly conducted a drug store in Thompson Falls
former home to attend the funeral and has not yet returned. and is now engaged in business at Bonners Ferry.
The Sanders County[...]page 3 - Frank Chastick who formerly
his old home in Minnesota two weeks ago, returned[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (255)[...]mber of the force at stockholder and officer in the local telephone company.
work developing the[...]nd Mrs. Chatham will be at home to friends at the
in town on W ednesday. Mr. Chatham formerly resided[...]iday 2 - Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. -
Feb. 8, 1907 - Fred Chatham was in town on Saturday from Charles F. Chatham a[...]the volunteer fire department in Thompson and a petition
The Sanders County Ledg[...]nfirm this
April 30, 1909 - C. F. Chatham arrived in Thompson decision.
Tuesday evening a[...]secretary and remodeled and improved in various ways and Mr. Anderson
treasurer of the W[...]following children; 1] farmer, putting in thirty-six hours a day on his ranch across
Lucill[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
June 12, 1920 burial in Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Aug. 12,[...]e license # 1681 page 304 morning. Fred was in town Tuesday morning and declares
Missoula County[...]that he has one of the most productive ranches in the valley.
Chatham of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white[...]o age. He graduated from Rush College, Chicago in 1875 and
John D. Murphy and Maggie Flemming - she had not been had practiced his profession in Southern Illinois since. Three
previously married[...]nd Mrs. Fred
Friday Nov. 19, 1909 - Last Saturday in Missoula, C. F. Chatham, Saturday, April[...]aring a
Chatham and Miss Madge Murphy were united in the holy smile that won’t come off th[...]May 14, 1915 - page 3 - Fred Chatham of this city, Frank
few years, except for about a year she lived in Spokane, Harlan of Plains have been appointed as special deputy
Mrs. Chatham has made her home in Thompson and is well sheriffs by Sheriff Hartman, and will be located in this city
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (256)[...]ake is formed by the power dam. has been in poor health for several months, due to catarrh of[...]and
made this week that C. F. Chatham had engaged in the passed away at 1 o’clock this morning, in Hope’s hospital in
automobile garage business in the thriving town of W allace. W allace.
He w[...]n will remain here at their home
Hendricks garage in that city. The W allace Press-Times has across the riv[...]L. L. Edwards yesterday afternoon. The in 1906, and for some time was in charge of the Montana
deal had been pending for s[...]spring he moved with his family to W allace,
been in the automobile business in Missoula. C. F. Chatham where he was engaged in the automobile business.
now lives at Thompson Fa[...]living in Spokane and locator of the Montana Standard mine[...]s been changed to “Idaho - and sister-in-law of the well known Mahoney brothers of
Garage[...]- The matter of burying Bro. Fred
garage, arrived in W allace last night from Thompson Falls, Chattam in our cemetery was brought up and discussed.
accomp[...]Motion made seconded that we bury Bro. Chattam in our
interest in the garage last fall and has since acquired the[...]Bro. Chattam belonged to Mace, Idaho.
residence in W allace. He was a resident of this city about 15 Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]tely for W allace after
and was buried that month in Fraternal cemetery, Thompson burying her husband here has sold her garage in W allace to
Falls, Mt. section 8 plot # 10. (Deat[...]C. W ilson was connected with Mr. Chatham in the business,
Morning - Telephone messages[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (257)[...]der of Eastern Star at
Idaho (#03094 death record in Shoshone Co., Idaho) Polson. At Tho[...]Burial. - There passed avid reader.
away in Burke, Idaho, last Sunday, little Charles Lawrenc[...]old. Little Teewee, the 14, 1995 at her home in Thompson Falls, Mt. Graveside
name by which he wa[...]s passing away was greatly felt by the whole in Lakeview Cemetery at Polson. The Rev. Robert Phelps
community where he lived. He was born in Thompson Falls officiated. (Obituary Oct[...]made their home with Mrs. M. L. Nov. 19th in the Lakeview cemetery, Polson, Mt.
Mahoney, a sis[...]edical skill could not passed away quietly in his home on Friday, Nov. 14, 2003,
alleviate, the[...]rief stricken mother, accompanied and raised in Polson where his father was a veterinarian and
by[...]he family were ranchers and farmers. Lon enlisted in W orld
J. P. Mahoney of Spokane, W ash., arrived here W ednesday W ar II where he served proudly in the European Theater.
morning and the child was l[...]at experience he developed friendships and
father in the local cemetery. Besides the mother, is left a[...]loss. The numerous friends of the family here and in Idaho He received the Purple Heart for being wounded in action
deeply sympathize with the grief stricken[...]Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. (The marriage is recorded in increase in the Fish and Game and his love of animals and
the[...]rmed by Floyd E. W ells, Minister 27 years. In this capacity, he was known for his honesty, his[...]ery outdoor inch of Sanders County and took pride in
marriage with a daughter, then she and Lon had a[...].
Mt. to Vincent McClary and Lulu. She was raised in Opting for a small career change,[...]-abiding or not, was one of
University of Montana in Missoula. his many[...]assion.
Virginia Handel (Kalispell) April 5, 1947 in Sandpoint, Finally choosing retirement[...]lson, Longview, W ash., of fun. W hen at home in Montana, Lon was always busy. He
Kalispell and Thompson Falls, moving here in 1947. was an expert gardener and ra[...]rieties of fruit
Lon joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in trees. He shared all his produce with[...]His card noted that Senior Citizens Center in Thompson. “Doc’s” love of
he was a resident[...]s and was the local animals and skills in handling them set him apart from
Game W ar[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (258)[...]lder he Mrs. Elda Hougland at five o’clock in the morning,
watched after them and helped to tak[...]m and W ednesday, March 6. Orpha was born in August at
ensure they continued to have enjoyment in their lives. Lon Missoula, Mt, in the year of 1929.
was a beloved husband, father,[...]ke many of her school mates was sufferer
preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Ruth Cheney,[...]ble child of wonderful health and had
Memorials in his honor may be sent to the Montana s[...]d an Uncle Ed Childers.
p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson. On account of[...]at Orphia M.was
Sunday evening for their new home in Missoula which they born Aug. 17, 1928.
rec[...]dy a souvenir spoon as a her aunt Mattie Peek in Missoula where she is assisting in
token of esteem from her lodge. nursing her grandfather in his critical illness.[...]Marie died 1980 and is buried in the same plot as her
Charles Chester daughter in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Charles died March 24, 1943 in the barn at his ranch section 4 plot # 7.[...]In the 1900 Missoula County federal census (June 8+)[...]heir marriage license # 1521 page 146 Stated in 1896 (6 years ago) and is an alien; that he is a
in the Mineral County Courthouse, Superior, Mont. -[...]ine Maria Hougland of Missoula, Mont.; In the 1900 Missoula County federal census (June 1)[...]with Say Land; that he came to the United States in
married - married Nov. 1, 1925 Alberton, Montana[...]1928 Missoula, Mt. and died Aug. 1935 with burial in to W illiam Chisenhall Sr., and Molly.
the[...]4 Bill married Melba Shoemaker Feb. 7, 1942 in Seattle,
plot # 7.[...]6, Melba died March 17, 1990 with burial in Thompson
1935 - “ Death of Orpha Marie C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (259)[...]9

Bill married the second time to Alma Arnold in 1994 During the war, Bill married Me[...]7, 1942 in Seattle. To this union were born two sons: Roger
Bill Chisenhall returned to Thompson Falls in 1974 and and Ron. After his discharge, th[...]arber school. Soon after finishing, they
retired. In 1972 when Ray moved his barber shop for a[...]Mountain country got the best of him. So, in 1958 they
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. moved back to Colorado. In 1962, Thompson Falls became
Jan. 3, 2002 - Depres[...]they went back to W ashington state but returned in 1974
was like. Bill said, “I went through it. I[...]hen it started and 12 when it ended. I was living in a small Black Bear Motel location. Melba passed away in 1990. Bill
town east of Pueblo, Colorado. It didn’t affect us too much married Alma Arnold in 1994 in Elko, Nevada. He retired
because Dad worked on the railroad. W e had a section for good in 1995 and then sold the shop. Bill loved to spend[...]n’t any such things as a He is preceded in death by his parents, wife and children’s
vacat[...]overtime pay and no retirement. W e had six kids in the his wife, Alma, of Thompson Falls; s[...]ralin) of Thompson Falls.; a
storms were 100 feet in the air all summer long,” he said. stepda[...]Carolina; two sisters,
“There was a water tank in our town that was 100 feet in the Lorraine Calfield of Pueblo, Colo., and I[...]the Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls.
Alma was born and raised in Fraser, Colorado. She was A reception followed the service in the church fellowship
nine years old when the Dep[...]e under the care of Bunch -
building a tunnel and in a sawmill. There were three girls Toews Chapels of Plains and Thompson Falls.
and seven boys in the family, and they had to get relief to
live on[...], 2004 Hot Springs, Mt., Andrew was born in Sweden died in the 1910 fire
with cremation following.[...](according to the IOOF records) bro. Carl in Sweden.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]Chris was discharged June, 1919 from service in W orld
5, 2004 at Evergreen Health Center in Hot Springs. W ar I.
He was born[...](See Chris Christiansen)
attended schools in Colorado. As a young man, his family
uprooted and moved to Montana. He began work in the Lawrence Chr[...]ensen - A member of the 113th
included time spent in the South Pacific. He was honorably Engineers in training at Camp Kearney, near San Diego,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (260)[...]nce is one of three brothers Dover.
who are now in the service. Chris being “somewhere in Before the mill of the former Sand Cr[...]at
France” and the other located at Camp Dodge in Iowa. Sandpoint was dismantled and shipped[...]ved right along with the
1919 - W . A. Darling is in receipt of a letter from Lawrence plant. He has[...]He was marred to Ada Tennant at Thompson Falls in July
1959. She died in August of last year. Mr. Christenson died[...]He owned and operated the Falls Rest Home in Thompson
Oscar was born Aug. 23, 1888 Junction City, W isc. Falls.
Oscar Christenson and[...]y.
age of 65 years. She was buried March 15, 1958 in the City Phil served in the Army in the 77th Division in France. At
Cemetery near Oscar Christenson.[...]time of his entering the service he was residing in Plains.
Oscar married the second time to Ada Te[...]f height; medium build; brown eyes and brown
1963 in the Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, colored hair; tha[...]erest Col 1 - Phil Christianson, who was formerly in the
Services Friday - Funeral services will be he[...]ignal service of the N.P. at Plains, was recently in town.
a.m. in the Community Congregational Church here for Mrs. Phil had recently returned from service in France with the
Oscar (Ada Catherine) Christenson[...]ied Monday 77th Division and was wounded in the chest. He was a
afternoon. Burial will be in the city cemetery. member of the immortal[...]Ore and Ben Tennant of Utah. serving time in France and receiving a wounded to the chest
San[...]ls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. he returned to his job in Thompson Falls.
6, 1964 page col 3 - O. Christens[...]Christenson, 75, are scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Henry S. Christian was born about 1[...]with the Rev. Lobell parents were born in Penn.
Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Thompson Falls Henry married Mae abo[...]1928/Jan 1929 W ash.
He was born Aug. 23, 1888, in Junction City, W is. Oscar Mae was born about 1900 W ash, her father was born in
began his career in the industry as a logger in W isconsin in Penn and her mother in England.
1906. One of those winters in W isconsin, he reminds the Henry is lis[...]cific Railway.
He then headed westward to Idaho in 1911. For many 1930 federal census # 41-41 First W ard Thompson Falls
years, he was in charge of horses for the old Dover Lumber[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (261)[...]m Railroad; that he states that he is now in Germany and is feeling fine.
served in W orld W ar I.[...]27, 1922 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]ur d’Alene, Idaho about 1920.
Chris is listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory
(could be[...]not listed Ivan Christenson
in the 1917 directory. Ivan Christenson served in W orld W ar I, he was sent to
(see Chris Christen[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
He arrived in Sault St. Marie, Mi., March 20, 1910 and in Aug. 7, 1914 - page 3 - George Christie acc[...]e. Mr. Christiansen is now employed as shift boss in the Christie of this place and J. P. Hollow[...]of the
Inter-State-Callahan, one of the big mines in the Nine Mile family, arrived here Monday f[...]ing by way Christie Jr., is expected here in a few days and rooms have
of Missoula.[...]been engaged over the drug store in the Herriott building.
The Sanders County Ledge[...]day and spent several hours visiting with friends in Aug. 21, 1914 - front page col 5 - Born[...]left on No. 2 W ednesday for her old home in New London,
power plant here some time ago.[...]ere she will spend the winter.
Herluf M. served in W orld W ar I, he entered Army The[...]r 1918 and after basic training was sent to fight in Christie as a sub foreman for Thompso[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (262)[...]Soon - Howard E. Christie W ill Be Ready To W ash In Two a ranch and expect to go into the s[...]Bert Hinds Takes Place of
considerable experience in the laundry business and is Christy,[...]Rainbow - Bert
capable of conducting the business in first class shape. His Hinds, formerly in charge of the two plants located on
many friends will wish him success in the new venture. Madison river near N[...]rgement of the
Maintenance at Present - The Power City Laundry, which Rainbow plant.
was ope[...]ecided already taken up their residence in the office house, which
that the volume of busine[...]pson Falls Polk directory states that he has
work in a garage run by Joe Schairer.[...]sustained shortly after plant, arrived in town Tuesday to attend to some business
starting[...]ince leaving Thompson Falls, Mr. Christy has been in[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday construction work in Russia for the duration of the war, as
Sept. 10,[...]e believes very little new work will be attempted in this
been here for more than a year, visiting wit[...]are over.
brothers, left Friday last for her home in New London, The Sanders County Ledg[...]ven - Local Items - W . L. Christie,
warm friends in this city who hope that she will return and who was[...]ompson Falls power plant during
spend next summer in our city. the construc[...]. Christie, son of W . L. Christie, drug store in Thompson Falls in the near future. Mr.
superintendent of constructi[...]Ledger Friday June 25, 1915
Thompson Falls, Mt. - In an article about the death of two[...], more than 50 yards away from the In 1880 the family was living in Chesterfield, Macoupin
blast. Pieces of 10x10 tim[...]born Oh, father
heavy rocks, fell all around him in a veritable shower. His born New Je[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (263)[...]ded Miss Beulah W heeler, taught 7th grade in Plains schools.
public school and later a private[...]aising experience, being for many years teacher in the high schools
his family in that local.[...]asurer W . E. Christopher was shocked upon
worked in the McGown’s store for the next four years.[...]brother Harry at Albany, Iowa, and was very brief, simply
W alter was the first Undersheriff in Sanders County stating: “Mother pass[...]d from his mother only a few days previous when
In the first election held in the new Sanders county, in she was leaving Carlton, Neb., where she w[...]07, making him Sanders County’s first In 1910, W alter was elected as a Republican into th[...]cted for another two year term making his service in served between the years of 1911 - 1913[...]that he came to Montana in 1898; that he served between the
W alter married in Missoula, Montana on February 28, age[...]lected County treasurer and has served two years. In this
Viola, Mercer Co., Illinois to Lucius G. W h[...]part of the people than any other man we know of in Sanders
March 8, 1907 - Married at Missoula - San[...]an Nov. 11, 1910 - page 2 - Republican W in in Sanders County
estimable and popular young lady, were quietly married in - W . E. Christopher; representative in the Legislature.
Missoula last Thursday morning F[...]lace at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 11 a.m. in Dec. 16, 1910 - page 3 - Commissioners Pro[...]He joined the local Odd Fellows Lodge in Thompson Falls
recently purchased by Mr. Christopher from the Union in January 12, 1911, acting as Treasurer for some ti[...]Jan. 13, 1911 - page 3 - Did you see the cartoon in the Butte
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (264)[...]ive field of battle on He was re-elected in 1913 for the another term. A stalwart
Saturday mo[...]or says; There certainly was a Republican in his political beliefs, he was known as one of
hot[...]to be his party’s most active worker and in this part of the state.
forgotten. W hile I would[...]. Christopher. having sold his interest in the Sanders County Mercantile
The Sanders Count[...]ther and daughter are at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula June 27, 1913 - page 3 - W . E. Chri[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday company. He is in charge of the material department, will be
June 2[...]purchased of Dave Clements a one-fourth interest in the Plains as soon as he can secure a p[...]r company, was up to visit with his wife and baby in
home built in Plains. Contractor, Ed Hand is doing the work.[...]nch owned by James G.
Sanders county, spent a day in Missoula while passing from Graham of Palo[...]em
the deal transferring their residence property in block 26 to registered, which he intends to put up at auction in about 60
M&M Fred Brown.[...]er acres are under cultivation and the rest in pasture.
(republican) of Teton county, had repudi[...]will make their future home on the ranch
interest in that firm to W . E. Christopher, another member o[...]son has opened a real estate loan and In June of 1922 he purchased an interest in the Sanders
insurance office in the First National bank building at Plains[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (265)[...]Elva’s parents were residing in Tuscor, Mt., at the time of
1913 Thompson Falls[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in the 1917 directory.[...]th for Thompson Falls PowerCo. - he is not listed in Alexander Clairmont
the 1917[...]mpson Falls Polk directory list him. - not listed
in the 1915 directory.[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - Students enrolled in the high school,
Phil Chubb (Chutt) was born Ja[...]- J. W . Clancy, the veteran Coeur d’Alene
born in Canada of English heritage.[...]writes his friends from Kellogg, Idaho that he
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula will return to the Burns mining district early in June. He
County, Mt. (June 5) he states that he c[...]r prospecting the hills on Prospect creek.
States in 1882 (17 years ago) and is a naturalized citizen;[...]1899; lumberjack for Victor French; arrived in Thompson the latter part of last week and are now[...].
Information from their marriage license # 673 in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age born in this issue the death of G. W . Clancey of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (266)[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the The Plains 1913 Polk directory lists[...]- Feb. 13 - Richard Gross, who has been employed in
1923 - W here the Faculty will spend their summer[...]ile store for almost two years,
Clark at her home in Columbus. resign[...]n. 18, 1917 - Plains - Dave Clark, who is working in
Dale married Mayme Velock and they had the foll[...]with his wife motored out to their homestead in the Oliver
Mayme Velock was born.[...]egret their departure from Plains.
were also born in Penn. T[...]they are residing with week he crushed it in the sausage machine and it was so
them.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - D[...]e col 4 - Dave Clark, who has been
Clark residing in Plains, Mont.; white; 22 years of age born emp[...]similar position with the
Susie Crossen residing in Plains, Mont.; white; 23 years of McGowan Com[...]s successor here has not yet
age born Dodgeville, Iowa Co., W isconsin to James Crosson been announ[...]David Clark to Lucie behind the counter in the McGowan Commercial Co.’s store.
Crosson, both residing in Plains, Mont. W e welcome[...]ome on Stanton street Monday morning.
Dodgeville, Iowa Co., W isconsin to James Crosson and[...]usie; tall of height; slender
Clark is now living in Evaro b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (267)[...]267

Susan died July 31, 1963 and buried in Plains cemetery; Ernest was accidently shot while on duty in the fall of[...]. Clark long article in the local paper, the main story is told in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]killed by Frank W inland in the thick brush on section 20,[...]d August 23rd from Drummond, was hunting in company with
Mary E. Fultz.[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday age and had been in the employ of the forest service for the
Oct. 4,[...]favorably known
He entered the Forest Service in 1909 as noted in the local throughout this section of the countr[...]Another article written by one of the men in the Forest
arrived on Monday to accept appointmen[...]ey were dispatched to Noxon to time, came in and said to me. “Do you know Mrs. Clark very
as[...]a short distance to Mr. Clark’s home, and on
In 1910, Ernest assumed the duties of District Range[...]the time of his death. in a draw about three miles south of Thompson Falls.[...]shoot. The fatal shot was fired striking Clark in the back and
The 1915 Thompson Falls Po[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (268)[...]and the jury knew he folks having business in town this week.
was, but wanted to give him only six months or a year in the The W eekly Missoulian , Missoula, Mt.,[...]nty jail, instead of the minimum fine of one year in the July 29, 1887 - County Correspondence -[...]rester and the Assistant to the Solicitor did all in their Frank married Mary Schoepp January 6,[...]were Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
furnished by the game department and Forest Service men in County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Frank B.[...]choharie Co., New York;
A park was established in July 18, 1924, about eleven residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co. Territory, Mont.;
mi[...]que is attached to W isconsin; residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula County
one of the large[...]nday morning on train No. 4, for burial. No in Thompson Falls, Mt. E. M. Tower officiated at the[...]Mt., Territory Friday
times. The funeral was held in Philipsburg and was one of Jan. 13, 1888 -[...]pson Falls -
the most largely attended ever known in that city. His father The marriage of Mr. Frank Clark and Miss Mary Scheopp
and mother came to this city on hearing of the accident and was a very pl[...]Tower, of Missoula, performed the ceremony in a very
and children expect to return to this city soon and will make impressive manner. Both par[...]er the ceremony, there was public congratulations in the
Sept. 17, 1915 - page 3 - In a letter received by friends here hall, after w[...]pp was born about 1862 Buffalo Co.,
to their home in Thompson Falls, Saturday, from W[...]es H. W icksell on the Clark beat the record in pitching and unloading a ton of hay
five -room residence for Mrs. E. B. Clark on lots in the west in 8 minutes, through a window 12 feet from the grou[...]5 page 3 - F. B. Clark
building will be completed in about a month and a half. was busy hauling hay this week by car load lots.
He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk The W[...]n about 1851 Gilburg?, Schoharie arrived in this city from W isconsin last week. She is the
Co.,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (269)[...]269

brought in a consignment of butter to Goodchild & Co., this rigger. - not listed in the 1917 directory.
week.
According to the note[...]Clark who had a farm at the y. He kept a buffalo in a The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directo[...]ectrician rooming at the W ard Hotel - not listed in the
W eekly Montanian Feb. 1, 1896 - It is rumo[...]7 directory.
B. Clark is to depart for Livingston in the spring near which
place he has extensive stoc[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday James served in the Army.
May 19, 1905 - Robert Hohman and family[...]ompson Saturday, Feb. 22, 1986, in a Boise hospital of natural
resident. Mr. and Mrs[...]e, W ash. He
one of the finest herds of Gallaways in the state, consisting was reared and educated in Thompson Falls and graduated
of about 600 head.[...]Department. He was a topographic
Bozeman arrived in Thompson on Monday, enroute home map maker, having worked in seven western states and
after enjoying the winter months in sunny California. Mr. Hawaii for 32 years. He married Kathleen Gooch on June
Dawes was obliged to cut his visit short, owing to business 20, 1964, at Lewiston. He retired in 1972 in the Boise area.
affairs and departed for Bozeman[...]ce and a nephew.
associated with Charles F. Sears in the real estate business
under the firm name of S[...]She married James Joseph Donovan Aug. 7, 1915 in
Co., Minnesota to Elbert Clark and Melissa Denny.[...]ls, Mt.
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula M a[...]t Ledger, Thompson Falls,
Minnesota; now residing in Thompson Falls, Mont; born to Mt., Dec.[...]ent the
McEvers; white; 17 years of age born Bull City, Kansas; Thanksgiving holidays with her parents at Larchwood. Her
now residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; daughter of W illiam[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange
City, W yandott Co., Kas. to W illiam E. McEvers and[...]graduate course for a semester is now at her home in
Charity married the second time to #2 Fr[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (270)[...]had not been previously married - restaurant in connection with the Thompson hotel spent a
marrie[...]uperior, Mont., by John F. Gates, few hours in town. He was on his way from Spokane to
Justice of the Peace in Superior, Mont. W itnesses: H. S. Missoula, w[...]Claydon will join him there later, she is in Spirit Lake at the
Caroline Riedinger was born[...]edinger and Cecell Brown. He is not listed in the 1911 Polk directory.[...]ydon
The 1915 lists him as laborer - not listed in the 1917 The1909 Thompson Falls Polk direc[...]laborer - not listed in the 1911 Polk directory.[...]page 2 col. 1 - Marriage - both parties residing in The W eekly Montanian Sept. 28, 1895 page[...]th - O. D. Clearwater of Thompson Falls, Mt. also in
Frieda was in the 1927 high school graduation. th[...]ov. 19, 1901 page 8 col 2 laborer - not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
- Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - directory.
Cassie Clay to[...]er - It
Floyd O. Clay joined the American Legion in Thompson is reported that Sam Stocking, better known in Thompson
Falls in 1954. His card only noted that he resided in Falls as “Slick,” is snowed in at the Lead-Silver mine, near
Thompson Falls and[...]1909 - Angus Clayburn, Frank Fox and all in the cabin at the Lead-Silver property, while but[...]Tuesday to establish a trapping distance away, in the Bear Top-Orofino Cabin, is Theodore
camp in the upper Thompson river country.[...], watchman for that property.
He was not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk The last[...]will
Angus) - as does the 1915 - he is not listed in the 1917 pull through O.K. (Other art[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (271)[...]ult. Mr. Thomas muttered some words of
To Be Held in Thompson - Beginning Sunday morning,[...]hen the woman fired four shots at him from
church in Thompson Falls. The hours of service will be 11[...]aliber Harrington & Richadson revolver.
o’clock in the mornings and 8 in the evenings. The gun used b[...]len from Alfred
Reverend Stanley Clemes will be in charge for the Clere, proprietor of[...]n Falls for the summer occupy a room in the W ard hotel where Miss Colby has
vacation. Mr. Clemes is a student in Northwestern stayed. Sometime ago[...]revolver which was loaded full. She
championship in swimming in the U.S. told Mr. Cle[...]ut Mrs. Clere supposed that her husband had taken
in the Moody institute, Chicago.[...]choice of a field by your attendance and interest in what after the shooting when someone suggested[...]l days and that Miss Colby passing the door could
in the evening.[...]he will continue his school
work for another year in the Northwestern University of[...]ome at the J. P. Sheridan place, was
Not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]s, June 13, 1900 Jocko township #89
imiprovements in the place. n[...]tions) - Mt.
Four Shots Fired - Two wounds in arm, fatal bullet entered Information fro[...]y. - The shooting occurred at ten forty-five a.m. in Plains, Mt.; white; 38 years of age, bor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (272)[...]Tim was residing in Plains when he was called into
The Sanders Coun[...]1970 from head injuries
both of Eddy, were united in marriage Tuesday by Justice received in Vietnam
Fitzgerald at the home of Arthur Lee. The[...]died sept 29, 1970 Fort Ord, Calif., with burial in the
Isabella had been previously married to ___[...]Tuesday morning, September 29, 1970, in his barracks at
The 1913 Plains Polk directory[...]from injuries received in action in Vietnam.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]Cleveland, who attended grade and High School in Plains
Jan. 24, 1913 - front page col 5 - District Court - Elbert J. and Thompson Falls, was injured in Vietnam when he
Cleveland vs. Isabell Cleveland ([...]epped on a mine less than a month after enlisting in the
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday May[...]less than two years ago. After spending some time in
page 2 col 3 - Plains Items - J. E. Cleveland vs J. Agnes hospitals, both in Japan and the United States, he was
Cleveland. Pl[...]e received a second Purple Heart after being shot in
order of the court.[...]rt Clark as a Young Cleveland was born in Thompson Falls October 14,
rancher.[...]1949. He lived with his parents in Eddy for ten years and
The 1920 federal census Paradise, Mt., had sister Mary moved to Plains in 1960.
Elizabeth 60 years, residing with Elbert.
Bert died May 9, 1926 and was buried May 11, 1926 in J. H. Clifford[...]s born about 1865 Michigan, his
parents were born in Ohio.[...]y Signal Camas, Mt. Friday May 14, 1915 - in the 1917 directory.
page 2 col 4 - District Court[...]4-4 School Dist No. 2 outside of buried in the Thompson Falls Fraternal Cemetery,
Thompson F[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov 4,
had never served in a war. 194[...]at Hamilton Dec. publized. The Japs only in limited cases release any
8, 1894.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (273)[...]. F. Clough
Editorial Page 6 - More Montanans Die in Jap Camps - The Frontier Index, Tho[...]argain - A good
soldiers who have died of disease in Japanese prison camps cooking range with a[...]their son Corporal Ernest P. John served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Pfc.
Cline died Septem[...]at John died Feb. 5, 1991 with burial in the City Cemetery,
Bilibid Prison in Manila. Corporal Cline was among those Th[...], Mt. (Quarter 13 Lot 10 block 60).
who took part in the defense of Corrugator and Bataan died
1942.[...]LeRoy & Hattie M . Clover
Ernest’s burial was in the Thompson Falls Fraternal W alte[...]W alter’s W orld W ar I draft card is filed in Clearwater Co.,
John was born 1873 Boone Co., Iowa. Idaho.
He enrolled in the Spanish American W ar in May 14, Hattie died Oct. 23, 1965 a[...]78 years with burial
1898 and served as a private in Co. E, 22 Regiment of Oct. 27 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 4
Kansas Infan[...]1973 at the age of 82 years
Mary Elsie was born in 1883. with burial May 19, 1973 in the City Cemetery, Thompson
Thompson Falls school record[...]eral services for
John died 1948 and was buried in the Thompson Falls W alter L. Clover,[...]birthday Monday, were conducted Saturday morning in the
Mary was born died 1980 Thompson Falls Frat[...]Mr. Clover died W ednesday in a Plains hospital.
M rs[...]r and also from the U.S. Forest Service in May 1953 after serving since
living in the dormitory. Year not given on my source. July 1913. He served in the Navy in W W I and was a[...]Mrs. Clover preceded him in death.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]ager of the Florence
mine, on Prospect creek, was in town for supplies,[...]de Las Altos, Ca. She was buried July 7, 1965 in the City
better air, as the air in the tunnel has become so bad it is Cemetery,[...]July 26, 1912 -page 3 - J. A. Closs, who has been in charge Oskaloosa, to Robert Cloyd and Ann Ra[...]ville, Ravalli Co., Mt.; 2] Alta Fay, Dec 1, 1892
in which he is interested. His position here[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (274)[...]t W illiam had been crippled
was born and resided in Belleville until he was 5 years of with a stroke while working in a meat packing plant in IA.
age before coming to the Bitterroot.[...]amily real way with animals.
residing in Stevensville, Ravalli Co, Mt.; 48 years of age; Sylvia was a telephone operator, supervisor in
occupation - odd jobs. (wife) Sylvia, 32 years of age Stevensville.
1913 Missoula City directory, Cloyd, W . Harvey, laborer.
1913 Missoula City directory, Cloyd, Mrs. Sylvia, Chief[...]was born Nov. 29, 1900, Clinton,
1915 Missoula City directory, Cloyd, W . Harvey, laborer. Mn. to Alfred Cluzen and Anna Johanson Swan.
1915 Missoula City directory, Cloyd, Mrs. Sylvia, Chief 19[...]Mr. and renting their home; she is working in the County Treasurer’s
Mrs. Cloyd of Stevensville have bought the house in the office.
west part of town that belonged to the Preston estate. They Goldie served in W orld W ar II in the Army W AC division
are the parents of Mrs. Jo[...]newspaper given me was missing the top part
house in the west part of town, now have an improved piece[...]n for years a semi-invalid and was prominent in various community affairs from the 4-H
Mrs. Cloyd[...]lephone manager for 23 years. John Grant, in Sanders county as the county treasurer and county[...]and recorder.
across the river, is her son-in-law. Here she is v[...]airview Avenue. From here she will go to Lonepine in
Oct. 7, 1949 in the Riverview Cemetery, Stevensville,[...]1901 McDonald Ave.,
would have been 78 years old in Dec. - She was married to who died Monday, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the
Mr. Cloyd and they came to Montana in 1901 where they Squire-Simmons - Carr[...]ranch on the west side of the Bitter Root river. In Johnson officiating. Military services are set for 2 p.m.
1907 they moved into Stevensville. There in 1910 she was Thursday at the family plot in Murray memorial Cemetery at
hired to work for the[...]elephone and Miss Cluzen enlisted in the W omen’s Army Auxiliary
Telegraph company.[...]branch working for a total of 25 years, retiring in 1935. enter the W AC. She served as assistant t[...]ued to live here for a returned to Montana in 1947 and had made her home in
number of years.[...]t - Havey Cloyd age 88; for two terms in Sanders County, serving from 1926 to 1938
married in 1888 Belleville, Kansas; came to the Bitter Root in the three positions.
Valley with his family in September 1901, there they made
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (275)[...]David Coacher died Dec. 1904 and was buried in the
born in Sweden.[...]Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday
and is a teacher in the Public School. Feb.[...]explored the mountains from Crows Nest to Eagle City in
John Joseph & Grace (Oppelt) Clyde[...]rn that,
John Joseph Clyde was born May 7, 1886 Iowa. accompanied by Sam Coakley, he[...]from a larger article)
W edgewood, Nov. 13, 1912 Iowa - Jan. 29, 1980 San The W eekly M[...]½ cents for each head of
morning from W aterloo, Iowa, and Mr. Clyde immediately sheep or hogs[...]Statement of Ownership - parents to live in Iowa. Later his father and mother moved
John J. Clyde,[...]3, 1862 at Morristown, Pa. He was with
W aterloo, Iowa, and expect to make Thompson Falls their[...]came out to
home. They are living for the present in the A. L. Anderson relieve Captain Fiske in an Indian war. He received his
house. Mr. Oppelt[...]born NY and mother born Pa.:
Clyde are rejoicing in the arrival of a baby son, which was (wife)[...]Mt., #128-128 notes that he was a private in Co. B 8th
The Sanders County Independent Ledger[...]25, 1844.
following: John Joseph Clyde residing in Thompson Falls, She moved with her fami[...]; publisher of the afterward to Minnesota in 1867.
newspaper, working for himself in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 1880 federal cen[...]NY and mother Pa.; Mary A. 36 years of age born
In the 1920 federal census, Oakland, Alemeda[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (276)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Minn., and in the summer of ‘87 moved his machinery and[...]athead Valley, Montana. After a period of in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt., (sec[...]ll and with his wife went to lot # 1).
reside in Kalispell for a period of five years.[...]ers County Ledger Friday, May 28, 1915 Thompson
In 1909 Mary Ann Dewitt came to Thompson Falls to be[...]ates were held at the Methodist church
As noted in the following articles - Sanders County[...]to Columbia Falls.
family came to Thompson Falls in 1909. Here they have A comforting add[...]Falls, Montana Mrs. Coates was known in Thompson Falls and leaves
Friday May 28, 1909 - Mrs. D. C. Coates arrived in many friends, as well as relatives,[...]e way. The family which has lost
Mary is listed in the 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory, such[...]neighbors who have lost such a
she is also listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk friend,[...]with all that is really worth while in life - the friendship of
The Sanders County Led[...]back to Dewitt C. Coats died Oct. 18, 1925 in Thompson Falls,
Spokane. and was buried Oct. 20, 1925 in the Fraternal cemetery,
Sanders County Ledger F[...]s.
three white elephant potatoes that were raised in his private Thompson Falls, Mt. (Obituary) - Th[...]. Miller, came as a shock to the
He was listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory, fami[...]. Friday gentlemen and he was a gentleman in the true sense of the
May 21, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs[...]Renton, W ashington and a
her journey to her home in Minnesota. sister, Mrs.[...]page 4 - Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Coates expect in-law, J. W . Miller and afterwards at the Methodis[...]ioneers of officiating. He was laid to rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
this county and have se[...]been ill for some time and goes
to Columbia Falls in hopes of being restored to better health[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (277)[...]berg
July 10, 1914 - page 3 - Dave Cochran who is in the employ The Sanders County Independent L[...]fter spending the summer here with her
had gotten in their way.[...]erg.
David married Jessie M. Cavin June 5, 1915 in Thompson
Falls, Mt.[...]y
Information from their marriage license # 289 in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]and Jane Four Shots Fired - Two wounds in arm, fatal bullet entered
McSparron - he has not[...]y. - The shooting occurred at ten forty-five a.m. in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]. Thomas muttered some words of
young men of this city and holds the responsible position as deprecati[...]him from
the daughter of Mrs. John Schott of this city and is highly a thirty-two caliber Harrington & Richardson revolver. The
respected. The Ledger joins in wishing them a happy and gun had been stol[...]W ard Cafe. Mr. and Mrs. Clere occupy a room in the W ard
Jessie M. Cavin was born ______. Her[...]rigger for the Thompson (Inclosed box in article) - Miss Colby Active in Politics in
Falls Power company left Friday for Paradise to c[...]ted along the - Miss Edith Colby, who engaged in newspaper work in
banks of the Clarks Fork river between Paradise and this Spokane for several years, became assistant city labor agent
place. in 1912. After two years work there she made some charges
He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk against[...]John Cochran In the city election of 1915 she filed as a candidate for city
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 29, commissioner, and ran third in a field of 17 candidates for a
1957 Thurs - On Ac[...]ohn Cochran recently short term on the city commission. She has been in politics
completed two weeks Marine Corps reserve training at actively, assisting in city campaigns the last occasion being
Cherry Point, N[...]to Codegkini for congress in the republican primaries, and she was for a
The[...]n Falls Polk directory lists him as a time in charge of his campaign. Later resigning to go to
concrete man - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Thompson Falls. Her plan was to secure membership in the
Polk directory.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (278)[...]e to at first Trial. - She is now residing in Spokane. (Article not
give it, he was place in jail. printed)[...]noted motion was denied).
He plead not guilty. In a statement to the Ledger he stated An article found in the Neil Fullerton collection, Montana
that he ha[...]special interest. It recall’s W heeler’s part in the conviction
that Miss Colby is insane.[...]er of a rival
ago and was employed for a few days in Dr. Peek’s drug newspaper here. Miss[...]ulted a
Enterprise, a newspaper established early in the summer. To local attorney and he suggested she had three alternatives.
newspaper men in town, she said she wanted to establish a[...]e, get a whip and horsewhip him
union chapel here in order that she might get a union card or g[...]y were divorced. The ‘down on the line’ (in the red-light district) along with the
wife has s[...]y opened fire.
here Tuesday morning from her home in W orcester, N. H., There were shots. Two[...]ss Edith Colby. Miss Colby has struck him in the abdomen and the other in the right arm. He
been suffering from an attack o[...]of violent mental attacks while Edith was a baby. In of a lawyer giving a client. Miss Colby had[...]had consulted him after the insult and he had
bed in a spasm and for an hour lay unconscious, the[...]itness said, was for a time Another paper in this file, puts these memories of Ed.
insane. Mis[...]Fitzgerald out - Regarding the article in the Sanders County
cousins. Miss Colby herself wa[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. woman in Montana to be convicted of a murder charge[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (279)[...]Doyle Clem & Barbara Cole
County Ledger, in front of the Black Bear (then the W ard) D[...]Independent Ledger. The other paper was in the Squire-Simmons-Carr Mortuary. Cole died Friday in a
an Ainsworth paper and Miss Colby was a reporte[...].b. Cole near Pryor and came to St. Ignatius in 1935 and later to
Ed states that Edith got 3 year[...]h school.
she served very little of this sentence in the pen. Ed stated He attended North Dakota U[...]that Miss 1944. He was a sheet metal worked in Missoula and later
Colby served a minimum and he was somewhat in the belief became a foreman. He was a mari[...]Thomas republican county Burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery in St. Ignatius.
chairman of Sanders county Montana,[...]o set up
Miss Colby formerly a resident of this city was sentenced housekeeping.
to a term of 12 years in the Montana penitentiary following
her conviction[...]nice died Jan. 20, 1980 with burial Jan. 23, 1980 in the
The 1880 federal census, W altham, Mower Co[...]years of age born W isc., father and mother born in W . Kent St., Missoula, died Sunday at Missoula[...]illness. She was a former resident of Thompson
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...]e Rev. Carl Schroer officiating. Burial was to be in the[...]Mrs. Cole was born Oct. 10, 1920 in Missoula. She
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]on the hill. Mr. Cole is year’s residence in Florida the couple returned to Missoula
em[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (280)[...]nd Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

In Missoula the couple operated the Ken Mar Cleaners[...]4 OES 12, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, in Thompson Falls.
and the University Congregational[...]Alonzo, born in Penn. and Sally Rice, born in Ohio. (Birth[...]Missoula Co., Mt.). (Oct. 26, 1839 is noted in his bio in Neil
Richard (Dick) Cole was born February 26,[...]born March 20, 1814 and died Feb.
Dick grew up in the Plains/Paradise area, attending school 10, 1854. His father married on May 7, 1854 for the second
in Plains. After graduating from High School he join[...]iscilla Allen. W hen Addison was 15 years of age, in
Air Force and served as a jet mechanic between 19[...]154.4 acre site in western Hennepin county, a site which is
Dick joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in now the current day Long Lake, Minnesota.
1960. His card noted that he resided in Paradise and Addison and Sarah Jane[...]to the Federal census
married Helen Ann Brackett in Plains. They are the parents 1900 Ohio. She stated that her parents were born in Penn.
of four children, 1] Jan W oodford, a CPA in Thompson In 1880 the Addison family was living in Osborne, Penn,
Falls; 2] Brian Cole, works with his father in their W elding Kansas. In 1881 and 1882 they were residing in Glendive,
Supply and Repair shop; 3] Jody Stamm, living in Cheney, Montana. There they knew Orin Matt[...]ckinson, ND and who graduated with a double major in written by Stella Hermann in 1945 and published in the
1996 one of those majors being in music. Sanders County Ledger - It was in the year of 1884 when the
Helen Ann Brackett wa[...], Plains, Mt. to Charles E. They came over in a covered wagon. The reason being that
Brackett a[...]my great grandfather Addison Coleman had fought in the
After he was no longer sheriff, Dick opened[...]been so injured that he wasn’t
supply business in Thompson Falls. expe[...]as hotels.
She was born in Plains on May 27, 1934, on the Brackett T[...]Helen married Richard J. Cole on Dec. 21, 1952 in Plains. W hen the Colemans first arrived, A[...]ons Logan Some of the people who lived in town around the year
and Kadin of Salem, O[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (281)[...]y of friends and
was the first woman to be buried in the cemetery after she relatives congrega[...]used to remembrances, left a gold medal in the form of a $5 gold
live in town.[...]The idea of the medal presentation was originated in the
stock of notions and stationery of N. D. Malc[...]er old timer, who has original
maintain the stock in the store of W . M. Coleman idea[...]Dec. 10, 1915 - page 3 - A. N. Coleman of this city received
of Thompson Falls, Addison M. Coleman was appointed fire word this week from a brother in Seattle, W ash., of the death
warden of that plac[...]Addison died Feb. 11, 1918 with burial in the W ildrose
Mr. A. N. Coleman and John W illis[...]picture of Addison) - Addison’s
An article in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]this event “On Served Three Years in Civil W ar. - Fought Sioux Indians -
Tuesday A. N. Coleman dropped in to inform us that it was Captain of Vigi[...]ust 22 years ago that day since he first set foot in Two Brothers - Funeral W ednesday -[...]ol director and at all times took a deep interest in relatives. The services were conducted[...], pastor of the Congregational church of
interest in the current happenings and one of his last reques[...]He commented briefly
was for news of the war now in progress. on the life o[...]r home at Bellingham, W ash., for to rest in the local cemetery. W m. Lutton, F. S. Hoagland,[...]tory, but also of the history of the middle west. In order to
rheumatism and gets about with great difficulty. He has been fu[...]na when the United States was still in the forming.
Friday Oct. 29, 1909 - Forty eight y[...]ice of his Grandfather, Noah
at old Fort Snelling in St. Paul, A. N. Coleman enlisted in Coleman, we have taken the following: “N[...]ee years of active duty he was born in Chestifield, Mass., November 14, 1787, on land th[...]t and came back to Fort Snelling officer in the French and Indian war in 1756. Deacon
again to leave the army.[...]all Indians, boarded the British tea ship in Boston and threw the
additional sum.[...]rators have been taken. At the battle of
appeared in the Sanders County Ledger Friday Jan. 8, 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (282)[...]1902 to spend the balance of his days in rest and quiet.
That this blood was handed dow[...]ula, W . A. Coleman of
was born October 26, 1839, in Trumbull county, Ohio, but Belgrade, Mrs[...]of the Civil W ar. At the age of 21 he enlisted In addition to these two brothers are still living; Seldom
with five of his brothers in the Third Minnesota regiment on Coleman of B[...]s twin, Madison
Oct. 5, 1861 at old Fort Snelling in St. Paul, Minnesota and Coleman, who is livi[...]eenly
During this time he not only saw service in the south, but regretted by the friends who h[...]Sarah Jane Coleman died March 1918 with burial in the
of redskins, but finally put them to route. W ild Rose cemetery. (In the cemetery listing book there is
Following h[...]to Sarah Jane Cruickshank. They lived for a time in The Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...].
they drove with ox-team to Kansas, where he put in a couple Coleman Passes Away - - W ife of A[...]eman, whose husband passed away February 11, died in
completely break down and he was warned that he h[...]Minnesota with a The deceased had been in frail health for some time and the
team, and foun[...]casioned by his death were more than she could
In 1882 he again left Minnesota and worked for the[...]d at this time. A full obituary will be published in
to his brother W ilbur having gone to that city in late 1881, our next issue.
or early 1882. Als[...]ces Held at Home Sunday Couple Had
Thompson Falls in 1884 and has since made his home here. S[...]resort of the roughest and toughest noted in these columns last weeks, was held from the home
element imaginable. He engaged in the mercantile business Sunday afternoon[...]a few years and later homesteaded the first ranch in this Church officiating. The services were ca[...]ch, now occupied by Joe W eber, possible in the same manner as were the services of her
about[...]earers, and the body was laid to rest by his side in the
record his experiences during the first few y[...]Sarah Jane Cruickshank was born in Nova Scotia on June
terrorizing the settlement, a[...]ons. He contributed this country and settled in Minnesota where she resided until
his share towar[...]nd failing health compelled him to retire to town in From that time on she shared his[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (283)[...]o Thompson Falls, which Thayer Jr., were in town Tues. Chas. Thayer reports that his
was thei[...]when
health was never the best after his service in the army, and at one of the prospectors has a r[...]$6.00 to $7.00 a day for a week or ten days in succession,
especially during the earlier years o[...]ems to be the
considerable time to religious work in which she was very lowest base rate of re[...]of the proved ground.
Sunday school that was held in Thompson Falls.
During the forty years she had[...]Emma (Lux) Coleman
very closely in caring for her husband and following his[...]except W . A. Coleman who failed to receive word in time. - Falls Resident’s Sister Passes[...]ter of W illiam Lux of
Cruickshank, whose home is in Minnesota, survives. Thompson Falls, died at her home in Bend Monday
A. N’s W ill of Jan 25, 1912 W il[...]resided with a daughter and had visited M&M in Thompson
Clara Bell. He also states. “My failur[...]a son and a half-
intentional for the reason that in my judgement it will be sister.
better for[...]hildren and also my wife if my estate
can be left in tact as far as possible.” He left each of his[...]in to E. W . Hawkins Jan. 21, 1918 In 1880 Norton, Jefferson, Ky. B. J. Coleman and his[...]Information from their marriage license # 4337 in the 9 years Ky.; 3] George W . 7 years[...]urthouse, Missoula, Mt. - E. W . In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...]F. Hoover - he single; that he was boarding in the hotel owned by Rueben
had not been pre[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (284)[...]ttie died June 12, 1944 with burial June 16, 1944 in the
W eekly Montanian Jan. 10, 1896 - Some of t[...]Alta, she
start a dancing school. Lea is well up in the art and we died in Spokane.
believe it would be a decided success. Leonard died in Seattle, W a.

Leonard M . & Hattie (M i[...]bought out the
Leonard married Hattie Mitchell in 1887/1888 (12 years stock of notions and[...]ne 1893 Mont.; 2] Alta maintain the stock in the store of W . M. Coleman
C. 1892 Thompson Fall[...]the winter. usually kept in a first class dry goods store.
Coleman, Len 12-[...]W ilbur A. & Ethel (Clark) Coleman
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...], and named daughter Lenna born June In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...]sojourning at the Sales Brothers’ ranch in the Upper
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson,[...]entation
malady similar to paralysis that settled in his left leg and is work on a group of promising mining claims on Prospect
very painful. He has been in Seattle for treatment and is creek. They[...]unate future Mrs. Coleman being a Miss Clark of
In Perry Heater’s story it was noted that the boys[...]sister of Gordon Sales of Thompson river.
school in the house up Vermillion Creek at Hattie[...]that the building had been Louise, lived in Seattle (Ernest Bjerke, has daughter June/
used in a mining operation and was now used for bunk Deloris.); 3] Theresa lived in Seattle died Jan 14, 1990; 4]
houses for the logg[...]chool house. Clark who lived in Coos Bay.
Hattie and also Leonard is listed in the 1911 Thompson The Sanders County L[...]ve our friend Len M. Coleman a very nice write-up in The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (285)[...]ef but Newsy Notes - Mrs. W ilbur A. years in the U.S. Navy. They are planning a spring wedding[...]n to Harland Hayes and Mildred
He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk Pope.
d[...]Merle worked on ranches in eastern Oregon near Pinedale,
He was made alder[...]bronc riding in the rodeos. He and his uncle, Gus Bartley,[...]born. placed in the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Nebraska. W orking
Sanders County Independent W[...]Coleman was acting Supervisor of the Lolo, In 1951 or 1952 Merle and Juanita were divorced and[...]He Merle. The children were residing in John Day, Ore. with
graduated from Forestry school in 1928. That year he was their grandparents,[...]them to be boarded with the Laura &
Falls to work in the office. He left here about a year ago to Ra[...]found work with the Muster Construction
residing in Missoula. His promotion in the service has been Co., as a cat-skinner.
u[...].
comer with a family who has located a nice farm in the Lee remained in Thompson Falls after the children were
vicinity o[...]95 - F. Collogan moved his until Ginger was in her sophomore year, and when Juanita
household ef[...]nch
for the Thompson Falls Power Co. - not listed in the 1917 in Belknap where he and Herb Bransons ran pure bred[...]school in Thompson Falls.
Ginger Lee Collins In 1953 he met Nancy Lee Cox and in 1954 after she
Ginger Lee Collins was bo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (286)[...]the encyclopedia; he worked on the space shuttle in Merle Lee Collins and Juanita Hayes. A twin to Kacey F.
Louisiana and is now a professor in Berkeley, Calif. Colling. (The boys o[...]First and
had: 1] Sofi; 2] Lola. - Shannon lives in Los Angeles and Second.).
works as a Physical Therapist in her own private business. Kelly married S[...]Kelly followed his father in the love of horses and ranch
Nancy was raised in a family that was taught the ethics of work,[...]e newly married bride to help Kelly took part in the Pony Express ride yearly in
raise Lee’s nearly grown children, especially since there was Pendlaton, Ore. Sometime in the 1970's in Sept. He took
only a 2 years differences in her and Ginger’s age. But, it part in the ride and as he came in for a Pony Exchange
was a home that grew to love[...]No bones were broken, but
fight the Sundance fire in Sandpoint, Idaho. Other members he was in a coma from Sept., to that Thanksgiving in the
of the crew were Harold Heater, Elmer Butte.[...]years 2 months, 8 days with burial Sept. 5, 1967 in the During this time his second child[...]the lingering
James Collins was born Feb. 1863 Iowa, his parents being aspects of his accident,[...]ly now rides horses and even was a Grand Marshall in
born Ireland as were his parents, he was a farmer[...]has since been married twice
Mary, 44 years born in Canada as were her parents; 1] Mary, and divorced twice.
22 years Iowa (teacher); 2] Edward 20, Iowa; 3] James, 16
Iowa; 4] Anton, 14 Iowa; 5] Martha, 12 Iowa; 6] Lucy 6 Tommy Collins
Iowa; 7] Clara, 4 Iowa; 8] Isabel, 1 W ashington. The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Tommy
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Missoula Collins, an old time N.P. conductor, was in Thompson this
Co., Mt. (June 16) he notes that he[...]W alter was a laborer in the saw mill business.
#2 Marsha Henderson and th[...]27, 1958 in Canyon City, John Day, Ore.
Kacey and Marsha reside in Helena where they own AI
Towning & Recovery. He is activity in the local horse club.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (287)[...]ntana - W holesale Hulburt.
Dealers in Fine Kentucky W hiskies. Case, Goods,[...]r Fixtures. Jobbers of Cigars and Tobacco. Prairie, Sanders Co., Mt., to Earle C. Good and W innifre[...]k L. & Lillian Cone
creditors and resume business in a short time. Clark L. Cone[...]1870 federal census the family was residing in Becket,
The limited partnership heretofore existi[...]Dec. 22, 1905 - Rev. C. L. Cone preaches in Thompson.
Albert John Commers was born June 18,[...]is brother, J. W .
Albert and Lucy were married in 1946. They had one Cone died that mo[...]of the River View Farm, near Plains, was in the city securing
Courthouse, informant Roy Commer of Dayt[...]d
Information from their marriage license #1107 in the recently by C. L. Cone on his farm[...]n already constructed a cold storage plant in which he keeps
Pony, Madison Co., Montana to Roy[...]ances Cone
Mt.; white; 22 years of age born Camas Prairie, Sanders Co., George Hall Cone was born. Ma[...]George died Sept. 25, 1970 with burial in the Plains
Falls, Mt., by A. L. Anderson,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (288)[...]from the elementary school to the dorm, and
years in the local schools and a total of 20 years in the Frances and students took over sever[...]the program. “I
Friday was her last full day in the classroom. Frances has give my students[...]I just didn’t get all my energy back needed in everyday life, for example, as well as basic skil[...]planning to retire at the end of the school in cooking, sewing, carpentry and the like.”
year,[...]’ll be around to do the reports and I’ll drop in now and Frances says there is much wrong wi[...]and working for needed changes.
Frances grew up in Ashland, Maine and received her She[...]“Just because I’m through being in a class-room every day,
teaching in the high school at Ashland and taught there until doesn’t mean I’m through in education.
her marriage in 1930. The wedding ceremony took place in Thursday afternoon, she told her stu[...]gh time for them to dwell on the change
to Plains in 1933 and George became a lumberjack until[...]udents busied
The three Cone children were born in Plains. They include themselves with extra[...]t Prosser, W ash.; her students were all in building ahead of her. “As I went up
Corrine Ch[...]sound. Arnie met me and took my
Cone, specialist inin imagine.”
church work, women’s club[...]ago. “You know, I’m not supposed to eat any
In 1940, teachers were scarce, so she returned to th[...]n planned it all by
She joined the faculty here in 1961 and taught first grade themselves, and[...]education There will be someone new in the special education
program. Though always busy[...]r Frances
herself into everything she did, it was in special education Cone.
that she found her[...]Frances June Cone died June 11, 1984 with burial in the
W ith the aid and encouragement of former s[...]Mt.
Everett Long. Mrs. Cone launched the program in a single
room in the elementary school. Besides teaching that firs[...]Conger family history
year, there were seminars in Missoula and Kalispell to The Sande[...]W as Once Supreme Court Justice of
summer session in special education at Columbia University Montana and Resident of Dillon Fro Quarter of Century:
in New York, which was followed by more summer cours[...]at Missoula and Dillon. As the program grew, not in number justice of the territory of Montana from 1880 - 1887 and a
of students but in quality of training, Frances needed more[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (289)[...]Judge Conger was one of the picturesque figures in the Garrett plantation.
long procession of[...]the first settlers of New they were hiding in the tobacco house. W e threw a guard
Jersey, wher[...]ther, Reuben Conger, was around the place in the darkness and I tried to force the
born in 1694. Judge conger’s grandfather, Uzziah Conger[...]work up and wanted to now who was there. I
fought in the revolution on the side of the colonies. The[...]nder. He answered that if we would
judge was born in Ohio in 1836. withdraw 40 yards he would come out and fight the bunch of
In April 1861, in answer to President Lincoln’s call for us.[...]t down the rebellion, he enlisted him prisoner.
in company A, Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was “W ell, he answered, ‘there’s a fellow in here I want to
transferred to the Tenth, in which he served for some time, consult with a[...]on of General Rosencrans, he returned matters in.’
to Ohio and recruited two companies of cavalr[...]Harold came out, followed
captain of one of them. In the fall of 1861 he became one of by cries of[...]hen he shouted, ‘Boys, you can prepare a
Shot in Action - Inin that service was shot in the side “ I then ordered one of the Garre[...]h his The boy told me that there was straw in one corner of the
regiment to Fortress Monroe und[...]that part I pulled some out, lit it, and
Stanton in a charge he received a shot through the hips and[...]standing full before me with his carbine in his hand, ready to
Petersburg. At the end of the war he took part in the grand shoot. The he turned with his profi[...]s assassinated, Judge eaves.
Conger was in Richmond. He started immediately for “I started around the barn with my loaded revolver in my
W ashington. At city Point he met United States Marshal hand.[...]body was taken to a two-turret monitor lying out in
cavalrymen, I set out in a tug down the Potomac, Landing at the river[...]onally across the “I think that in an old date of Leslie’s you will find a
country[...]re of an old boat, far out at sea with me engaged in
soldiers, we rode through the night, stopp[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (290)[...]ed
June 2, 1916 - front page col 2 - After living in Thompson his new duties on Monday morni[...]In the capacity of editor and manager of the Plainsm[...]Mr. Conger, during the time he was in Plains, made many
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...], but a brighter
July 19, 1912 - page 3 - New Man in Drug Store - O. D. outlook for the[...]e and will prove
accept a position with the Power City Drug company. He a valued addition[...]Oct. 4, 1906 -
position formerly occupied by him in the store. Mr. Conger Thompson - Stuart[...]to Missoula for medical
jeweler’s repair bench in connection with the drug business. treatm[...]him as was judge of a district court in the southern part of the state
jeweler.[...]hompson Falls Polk directory lists Ray as a clerk in
He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk the[...]A lists this family: Everton J. Conger (Apt Judge in Mi.) Ray Conger of Lewiston, Mont.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (291)[...]Thurs.
will visit several days at their old home in Dillon with Mr. March 10, 1916 - Brief but[...]Ray S. Conger, for the past four that city.
years employed as stenographer at the Thompson F[...]versary of their wedding, all
therefore make this city his future home. Mr. Conger is an the sam[...]on Falls, Mt. Thurs.
reliable real estate company in Thompson there is no reason Sept. 8, 1916[...]M. W eldon left yesterday for his home in Lewistown. Mr.
Publishers of the Sanders County Ledger. W eldon has lived in the west ever since there was any west
The 1911[...]- Receives
everybody as “Uncle Jim,” arrived in town yesterday on a Appointment to Fede[...]ility.
known as the Norton Drug company, situated in the building The judge is a brother-in-law of Ray S. Conger of this city
originally owned by the Gates Drug company.[...]former Editor of the Ledger Buys Interest in Real Estate
and A. W . Thayer. The above mentioned gentlemen and Ray Business in Richland County - Ray S. Conger returned home
S.[...]has been leased eastern part of the state in search of a good location for a
for one year and[...]n or twenty towns he
registered pharmacist placed in charge. finally decide[...]will be Karkau-Conger Co.
usually carried in the drug business. It is the intention of the[...]his family to Sidney during the next two or three
in the county. week. They will make the trip in their automobile.
1913 Thompson Falls Polk dire[...], Mrs. Ray S. Conger, left happiness in their new home.
yesterday for his former home at[...]News - The death of C. W .
expects to return here in a few months. Conger of Dillon was reported in the daily papers of this
1915 Thompson F[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (292)[...]May 17, 1912 - page 3 - Dan Conners was place in jail
and his family having visited here. His deat[...]y and Mr.
Conger fell into the well. He had lived in Dillon for a Grant Connor
quarter of a century and was clerk of court in the county for The Sanders County Independen[...]906 - the guest wishes it so, even in the warmest weather. Mr.
Thompson - Hy Connely came in from the Shamrock mine Connors bears[...]raveling public and he is sure to make a success.
in store at the Shamrock.[...]becomes possessor of a half interest in the Exchange Saloon,
home on Prospect creek with[...]nd the proprietor ship of the place is now vested in W illiam
morning, James W ing, an employee of the[...]ell earned rest to pay a visit to his former home in Maine.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday He has not seen his old home in many years. He has a sister
June 29, 1906 - Henry Connolly, a member of the Shamrock living in Bangor, Me. that is anxious to see him. Mr.
force, with his son and daughter, Barney and Matie, came in Connors came to Thompson 1905 to take the Th[...]Exchange saloon, still retaining an interest in the hotel. The
Shamrock force, was in town on Monday in company with firm prospered in a business way. The property they
Ben Jacobs. Mr.[...]acquired at a low price has become valuable in the few
leaving he and his wife and brother-in-law, Paddy Burke years. And he retires with a snug sum as the result of his
have visited in Ireland. Mr. Connolley is now employed at residence in Thompson.
the Black Horse mine near Murray on whi[...]a few months ago after disposing of his interest in the
soon resume its normal condition.[...]col 7 - Former TC Resident Dies - living in Thompson Falls.
W ord has been received that Bing[...]with W illiam Cumings in the Exchange bar and the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (293)[...]293

Thompsonite, are now in business in Kootenai, which place[...], restaurant and saloon and are listed in the 1913 Polk directory - but not in the 1915 Polk
enjoying a splendid patronage. Mr.[...]eles, Cal.; tall of height;
The fire originated in the store of J. C. English and medium bu[...]nver, the painter, late of
a sick horse and while in the barn taking care of the animal Hillard, W ashington arrived in Thompson the first of the
the overheated stove st[...]Friday May 1, 1908 - A. W . Cook now lives in Santa Cruz,
Thompson Falls, but now of Portland,[...]rmer resident of this place, who now own property in Sanders County Independent Ledger, Tho[...]where he has accepted a similar position.
In the spring of 1885, a miner named Tom Shearer had[...]Mart Conners, a packer, and Jimmy Powers, in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mont. (His de[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (294)[...]ept. 5, 1913 - page 3 - After spending the summer in
Cook, an old timer, well known here, is reported[...]rned Monday morning to
from paralysis at his home in Hope. W . R. Hamilton was take up her school work. She reports that her mother is in a
down this week and drew up the will. sanitarium in Duluth and is about the same as when she left
W[...]ota, informing her
A. J. came to Thompson Falls in Sept. of 1912 from that her mother was[...]t her mother’s bedside until the end. Her place in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]t her mother’s bedside until the end. Her place in She is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
the public school ha[...]will also visit at her hold home in Cloquet, Minn., before
The Sanders County Ledge[...]of the week and will leave with her not listed in the 1913 Polk directory.
mother within a few days[...]of age. He made his will Dec. 24,
Falls some time in September. 1928 and had it notarized in Bovill, Idaho. Recorded in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]s Eva Cookson and mother left he is living in California and is physically unable. He left to
T[...]okson Brandon of Ontario inherits his estates. He
in September and it is rumored that she will[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (295)[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Indiana parents born in Tenn. She is listed with her son
Sept. 13, 1912 -[...]arrived here Vincent Coomb, 39 years born in Indiana as was his father;
Sunday with his mother[...]; and his sister Mildred 29 years of age
old home in Cloquet, Minn., and Mr. Cookson will obtain a born in Indiana.
position here and make this their future home. Came to Thompson Falls in 1892.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...]widow. She was enumerated with her son -in-law Rueben
Friday Oct. 23, 1908 - W illiam Cookso[...]ps. Mt., with burial in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls,
The 191[...]day after an illness which extended over a
of men in one of the Anaconda Copper Mining company’s[...]zabeth Coombs died at
logging camps near Potomac, in the Blackfoot valley, was the home of her daughter, Mrs. R R. Ross in this city, the ills
here for a short visit the first of the[...]ers Engaged for the Mrs. Coombs was born in Boone county, Indiana, and has
Year - W hile we r[...]slow recovery from lived all of her life in the west. W hen she was little more
an operation[...]glad to announce our Minnesota, and was in that place at the time of the bloody
good fortune in securing Miss Esther B. Cooley as her massacre when in 1861, the blood-thirsty Sioux Indians
successor.[...]. Cooley pillaged one of the fairest valleys in the west and massacred
of the State College, she[...]very man woman and child which crossed their path in a
has had a wide and valuable experience as a special lecturer raid which is still fresh in the minds of all of the old time
in the extension work of the college. In this capacity she has residents of Minnesota.[...]ldren.
Esther B. Cooley, domestic science teacher in the high The funeral took place Mond[...]dge of Odd
C. Cullom, before leaving for her home in Bozeman. All her Fellows. The services wer[...]ollowed the remains to the grave. At the
engaging in extension work with the state college. She will[...]ins then moved to the
always find a ready welcome in Thompson Falls. hall where an[...]did sermon. It was
Indiana. Her parents were born in Kentucky. Elizabeth had sincere an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (296)[...]Burke is the manager. He is also interested in numerous
members of the Odd Fellows, followed by[...]iginal
Elizabeth died Feb. 26, 1905 with burial in the Fraternal owner of the Shamrock mining pr[...]rs County though he was
Litchfield, Minn. (Sister-in-law of R. R. Ross) listed as having a residence in Spokane, W a. On his draft[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
are also putting in sluices. Jan.[...]ranch on Dry Creek, was in town Monday for supplies and[...]e friends. Mr. Cooney was months’ visit in Spokane yesterday and went up to his
formerly con[...]ey, the on Dry creek.
Veteran, W ho Sluiced in Early Days Still Hale and Hearty -[...]mpson Thompson Falls - H. W . Coons is in from his Prospect
visitor on Saturday. He is at present engaged in doing some Creek mining property and feels mo[...]having a “good thing” every time he comes in.
Cooney is an old timer and relates interesting stories of
episodes that occurred in pioneer days. Mr. Cooney was Henry H. Coontz
with the Vermilion stampede in ‘67, and tells of assisting t Henry was bo[...]who had been killed The earliest we have him in Thompson Falls is his entry into
by the Indians in that year. He says that at the time of the the service of W orld W ar I in Oct. 3, 1917. W hile fighting
Vermilion stampeded there was no feed for the horses in France he had been gassed and shot, returning home a
belonging to the party in the neighborhood of Vermilion and sick man wi[...]Henry died Sept. 11, 1923 and was buried in the W ildrose
pasture at Plains. Over the Thompso[...]s it toll was demanded. A party of Henry was in the Army - Co. B 316th Engineers - On
Indians returning in the fall after a hunt, came along and draft[...]a member. They had
to walk and they made the trip in less than a day, but the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (297)[...]The following is taken from Bill’s file in the Neil Fullerton
collection held in the Montana State Historical Society in
Alex Cooper[...]ung, he went on two famous runs for
Alex served in the war in Australia, New Guinea. land into Oklahoma, once in 1889 and then again in 1892.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. He left Oklahoma in 1897 and went to Globe Arizona with a
May 19, 191[...]y he was hired out for the job follows: “He was in the
Sanders County Independent Ledger April 12,[...]r satisfaction so
being stationed for a long time in the hot New Guinea area she hired him. She[...]ustralian people. important executive in the Southern Pacific Railroad[...]ndependent Ledger, Thompson he was in San Francisco; and all the whistles, bells, etc,[...]re
from Phillipsburg where they have been working in the gangs known as “crimps,’ a bun[...]- News of Local their time only to either be in the hole or being discharged
Interest - Arthur Co[...]with no pay.
Noxon, spent Saturday and Sunday in Thompson Falls. Mr. Bill was attacked[...]in California; The police got after him thinking tha[...]some sort of a vagrant and threatened to put him in jail, but
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.[...]smelter was His next job was an off bearer in the Inland Paulson
in town last week and closed a contract with Ashley Cooper Lumber Company mill, which cut about 100,000 board feet
to load on cars 1,6000 t[...]French and Spanish from Mexico Country in southeastern W ashington, working during the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (298)[...], 28 years old
hauled wheat, stacked sacked wheat in the warehouse, etc. born Holsein.
This was in the fall of 1898. The rest of that winter he went[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
to school in Oaksdale to a Professor Craig where he was put[...]Canyon.
Bill worked in a grocery store in W ardner about a year, Mr. Cooper has fo[...]as
Shortly after this Bill started prospecting in the summer the original prospect discoverer of the Jack W aite extension.
time, going back to work in the grocery store during the (Note: The[...]now taking place on the prospect he is now
creek in 1902. His prospecting cabin was at Stibnite Hill. working. The shaft in his mine extends in about 880 feet.
One of the characters prospecting[...]- I think the writer means tunnel here, Shafts go in
Smith; another was “Smiling Bill” Burson. vertical, tunnels in horizontally.) For the past 25 feet he has
Bil[...]vein matters which appears very favorable.
Creek, in 1904. In 1906 Cooper located two claims on the L[...]ght was the most likely spot and started drifting in a analysis is not high. It is his theory tha[...]nd other causes through the course of ages. It is
in about 130 feet, but the showing was not enough. H[...]lead silver ore will be encountered.
drifted in 1,800 feet before he struck the lead, having to use Hulda died 1940 in Spokane, W a.
timber quite a ways before he hit solid rock. In Jan. 1960 Bill lived in a shack across the street from the
In 1907 Bill improved on an old trail, cutting it ou[...]rch 9, 1961 page 7 col 4 - B. F. Cooper, 85, Dies in
says it wasn’t much of a road. Portland - B. F. Cooper, 85, died in Portland at the home of
Bill finally had to qui[...]f the Portland last spring after living in Thompson Falls more
title to the property.[...]5 years. Funeral services and interment were held in
Ben and Hulda’s children were : 1] Beulah (E[...]illipsburg about
Hulda Rix was born about 1875 in Lincoln, Neb., to Detlef 1916. Mrs. Cooper died in Spokane in 1940 and a son,
Rix (Holstein Germany) and Mary (Schleswig Germany?). Kenneth, preceded them in death in 1937 in Thompson
In the 1880 federal census it lists the family as living in Falls.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (299)[...]299

Survivors in addition to Mrs. Donahue include another[...]Kenneth married Alice Aldrich Oct. 13, 1934 in Kalispell,
Edwighe ‘Bud’ A[...]ried
1945 Coming and Going - Bud Cooper to enlist in the October 13th at Kalispell to Ken[...]ved with his parents at
age, burial was June 19th in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine. A[...]Original Cemetery, blk #2, lot #28B. in Spokane for some time doing clerical work in offices
Informant: Lyle E. Stout.[...]t. June The young people plan to live inin Thompson Falls. He was born to Cale Mi[...]., and Nellie Bernice Sullian. Her
June 10, 1927, in Spokane, W ash., the son of Alfred and si[...]; 2]
Leonna after the passing of his mother early in his life. Bud Vivian Irene Sept 4, 1906 Calvin[...]3] Elizabeth
from the Thompson Falls High School in 1945. Pearl ‘Bessie’ Marc[...]Jr
During his service to our country, Bud served in the South Feb. 20, 1910 Calvin, Mt.; 5] Ear[...]his brother Alice’s parents arrived in Thompson Falls about 1930 and
Alfred Jr. in Colville, W ash. Eventually, Bud made his way[...]s final home. He work as a timber faller in the woods.
spent most of his days in this area working at local sawmills. The Sand[...]W hitepine vicinity and are again living in Mrs. Nettie
Bud was preceded inin W hitepine. Military Kacey died March 31[...]he Plains Honor Guard. A April, 1937 in the W ildrose Cemetery. His death certificate
rec[...]ch - Toews Chapels of Plains & Thompson Falls are in March 31, 1937 - Kenneth Cooper Passes - Ke[...]contracted influenza. Kenneth Cooper was born in Murray,
moved to Trout Creek, Mt.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (300)[...]and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

in Spokane, where his brothers and sisters also live[...]ett” East Front Street, South
preferred to work in the hills, the mountains, and the woods Side[...]cupation. He trapped during the Dealers in Fine Kentucky W hiskies. Case, Goods, Glassware
w[...]Jobbers of Cigars and Tobacco.
the best trappers in the country. Kenneth Cooper was a fine The[...]Mt. April creditors and resume business in a short time.
7, 1937 - Obituary - Kenneth Paulse[...]partnership heretofore existing bewteen N. W .
In 1917 they moved to Thompson Falls, and lived unti[...]rm debts that
He then attended Business College in Spokane, and may hereafter be contra[...]d other relatives. 23, 1912, his burial was in Thompson Falls, Mont. He was
After Kenneth’s[...]racy. 23, 1912 in the St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]Aug. 30, 1912 - front page - Tom Corbett Lost In Swamp -[...]n to nearly every
Archie Copeland was a private in the 21st Infantry. man in Thompson Falls and vicinity, is wandering about
He died March 17, 1932 with burial in St. Ignatius, Mont. somewhere in the dense jungles of the big swamp across the
He[...]river from W hitepine; and as he has been out in the timber in
Information from the deceased veterans ledger in the this demented condition since late[...]e doubtful if he will be found alive.
time in Sanders County. Corbett, one of the best known lumber workers in this[...]attie He had been drinking heavily in Thompson for the past
Coppedge - Bert has lived h[...]escape, this time partially dressed.
In the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (301)[...]r of the demented man, went to W hitepine to join in 15, 1917 at Elkins, W est Virginia, to the[...]while the mountains when discharged serving in Co. C. 15th Infantry. He enlisted
rise sharply ha[...]cember 31, 1918.
missing man will either be found in the woods along this The 1917 Thompson[...]irst four days a party of 30 men scoured In 1918, it was noted by I. V. Anderson in his story on
the country in every direction and then smaller parties took[...]every foot of the ground (1920 he arrived in Thompson). Harvey Corley, a
will be covered and s[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Oct. clear cut with seed tree reservations. Most of the seed tre[...]ed pretty barren. Slick
Tom Corbett, who was lost in the woods last August, was leafed ceanothus had taken over the timber site in some
found Sunday morning by Al Hohman, just a sh[...]river Harvey joined the American Legion in 1920 and remained
across from W hitepine. a member until his death in 1929. His card noted that he
His brother James Corbett of Missoula, was notified and resided in Thompson Falls; that he was a laborer, logger and[...]During his time in Montana, Mr. Corley worked for the U.
Corbett l[...]prior to the time he became a Forest Ranger in 1925, and he
supposed, in a somewhat demented condition and was never served in this capacity until his death, which occurred at[...]September 22, 1929.
searching party about 30 men in the woods for several days Sanders Count[...]s found but a short W e understand that in sending the logs down the shoot,
distance away. C[...]he head of the shoot, not knowing that Corley was in
friends in the country who mourn his death.[...]etery,
Harvey came out west after he had served in the W est Thompson Falls. (Sec. 22 lot[...]Falls applied for homestead entry on 30.33 acres in list 1- September 27, 1929 - Body of Harvey[...]Missoulian. was found in his office Sunday about noon with a bullet[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (302)[...]ecided that it was suicide, but everything points in that Russell A. Corner was born.
directio[...]He was a private in the 1st. Minn. Gas Regiment, Oct. 13,
Corley, was 42 years of age, and had been in the forest 1945.
service as a Ranger for[...]three After his service he was engaged in High Maintence work.
years ago and their relatives live in W est Virginia, except He died and was buried in the cemetery in Missoula,
the two little daughters left to mourn[...]s sudden taking off, came as a
shock to every one in Thompson Falls, as he had lived here
for many yea[...]and
He was an American Legion man, having served in the late Margorie.
war, also a Modern W[...]d. - Coming and Going - Marlyn G. Cornett,
served in the IOOF for a six months term.[...]nd Leland Corley technician. He is enrolled in a 36 week course at the Naval
of Akron, Ohio and[...]oard the
1929 - Obituary for Harvey Corley - Born in Randolph Co., attack aircraft carrier USS Boxer off the coast of North
W est Virginia in 1886, age 43 years. K[...]n Thompson Falls.
In 1893 apparently James was deceased as his wife noted
that James had settled on blk 11, lots 13-16 in November Raynor H. & M arg[...]Funeral services will be held Friday in Big Sandy. Mrs.
Cleveland’s husband died in March.
Fred Cormier[...]Raynor Cornett died July, 1971 with burial in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]Mt. - Marge
who left last week for their old home in Charlton, New Cornett - W ord was rece[...]___ morning in the ___ Medical Center where she had been[...]Memorial services were held in the Community[...]here today (Thursday) with the Rev.
- not listed in 1917 Polk directory.[...]Cornett will appear in next week’s Ledger.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (303)[...]cott proprietor of the
___ Bob and Marilyn living in the Sandy area. W ard, has gi[...]e on the dining room for one year
She was active in Eastern Star and Grange. wi[...]tlegging - J. P. Corse, who conducts a restaurant in the
Robert married Esther and they had the foll[...]was given a preliminary hearing before
March 28th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Justic[...]opr of the Spokane Restaurant.
Community Hospital in Ronan from natural causes. She
was preceded in death her husband, Robert. She is survived[...]W illiam Costello
Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls. The W eekly Miss[...], Mt., Territory Friday
Interment followed at the City Cemetery in Thompson Falls. March 21, 1884 - South Lan[...]tisement).
Fred was listed on W ar banner notice in 1919 paper. The W eekly Missoulian,[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday few days in the city this week.
Aug. 18, 1911 - front page - New Resta[...]17,
- J. P. Corse, who is operating a restaurant in Paradise, was a 1884 - page 2 col 2 - Born - At[...]wife of W m. Costello, of South Thompson
building in the rear of the meat market on Mill street. It is[...]g. W e will not be responsible for any
restaurant in the Houghland building, in the rear of the meat debts contracted by W m.[...]dden et al for valuable consideration, two thirds in 120
in the rear of the butcher shop and closed his baker[...]pen - J. P. shaking hands with old friends in Thompson this week.
Corse, restaurant man of Para[...]y came here from Paradise and opened a
restaurant in the Hougland building, in the rear of the meat
market, later returni[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (304)[...]on Falls, Montana

with a misfortune last week, in cutting a piece of rope he cut sight.
towards his face and cut the eyeball. He will probably lose The 191[...]in Post Office.[...]er, who is
Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the High School employed in the mail service at Butte, spent Sunday at home
n[...]16, 1913 - front page col 1 - W eek’s Events at City of
Conrad Cotzian[...]42.
has been ‘batching it’ with two friends in town, has taken up The 1915 Plains Polk dire[...]n his farm east of town. in Post Office.[...]t, formerly of this and wife who have been in Butte for some time have
place, but now in business in Heron, was visiting this week returned to Plains to live. They arrived in Plains Sunday and
with his partner, John Sanfacon[...]Ralph has accepted a situation in the First National Bank.[...]e Prospect Coulter has resigned his position in the assessor’s office, and
creek country and brought in J. W . E. Baker and Charles has accepted[...]Ralph S. Coulter died Aug. 4, 1974 with burial in the
time ago charged with petty larceny and discharged in the Plains Cemetery.
justice court as not[...]s time on W icks creek, where with burial in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.).
they are living in tents, and are now in the county jail
awaiting trial.[...]ec. 10, 1886
page 3 col 5 - Both parties residing in Thompson Falls - H[...]L. Courtier was born Nov. 1834 Penn. His parents
in Post Office.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (305)[...]During the past summer and fall Mr. Courtenay was in the
comfortable little home and farm. hospital in Sandpoint, returning to his home only a short[...]I.O.O.F., and the funeral services were held in the lodge
W eekly Montanian July 11, 1895 - David L. Courtier has room of that order in Thompson Falls Tuesday afternoon.
filed his intent to make final proof in support of his claim on The services were atten[...]ddy and a large number from Thompson and other
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Miss[...]son being
David died Dec. 1904 and was buried in the W ildrose drowned about two years a[...]ene Courtney of Eddy - Eugene’s W ill was filed in[...]Sipfle, of Eddy were united in marriage W ednesday, July
The Sanders County Le[...]W ilds, died Thompson, Mont., arrived in the city last Friday when Mr.
Tuesday morning of heart failure, after an illness of less than Courtenay entered the City hospital for treatment. He was
a month. She leave[...]held by Rev. Henry Eugene is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk
Van Engelen, pastor[...]st church at the family directory.
home in Missoula prior to the departure.[...]rva Courtney, widow of Eugene
The burial was made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery on the Courtn[...]under old law of establish
Mrs. W ilds was born in Corunna/Corona Michigan, claim.
October 14th, 1867 and was married to John W ilds in
Helena about eighteen years ago. They made their home in Hector Cousin
Mis[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
years spent in Hamilton have lived there continuously ever[...]home near that place last Sunday at listed in the 1917 Polk directory.
6:20 p.m., of heart trouble.
The deceased was born in Syracuse, N.Y., on June 17th,[...]k (Ella) Prouty. His sisters
Bozeman, this state, in 1882 and has resided within the state[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (306)[...]made to W innie and Silas settling in Heber Springs, Arkansas on
attend every funeral. Dressed in their funeral clothes and what was then c[...]established a milk delivery route and in 1895 Grace entered[...]ct. 11, 1899 W innie died at the age of 39 either in
23rd, 1861 Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana to W illi[...]ather born France, mother Arriving back in Monticello, Silas found work as a
born Ohio; 2] S[...]took her little son and went to visit her sister in
Ohio. Denver, Colorado. Silas tried to keep in touch with Lucy and
1880 federal census (conden[...]and who had also gone to Arkansas with them in the wagon
were his parents; W innie Taylor 21 yea[...]llo, Indiana North Dakota, Silas remained in Indiana, but apparently still
when about 1893 the[...]Indiana to corresponding with them. In about March of 1906, Silas
Arkansas. They took th[...]fences,
dust storm, making traveling impossible. In the family notes and everyone just drove th[...]at a settler on of the fences.
the Kansas prairie was kind enoughto take in the whole That November, 8th, 1906[...]hem to stay until the storm W alter Morkert in Rugby, North Dakota with Silas as their
had abate[...]itness.
standing room only, but they got everyone in out of the Silas remained near his daughter and farmed in North
storm.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (307)[...]nd Cora Bachelor.
W orld’s Fair and made a stop in western Montana, noticing During the f[...]also the fact that W alt’s brother John resided in that left Silas to care for the remai[...]nd Ephraim The Lilac trees that were in front of the home on the
and family came along wi[...]ie Sloan lived for sixty
children, settling first in Dixon, Mt., but did not remain their years, wer[...]between the
Silas and the families had not been in Dixon long when a lilacs. There were two[...]fixed a pulley attached to the ceiling, to assist in
their hired boy, son of Earl Cook. Then shooting[...]mpletely helpless at first.
The land is very flat in that area and sound carries. The Later, he was able to be in a wheelchair, which he was
family heard shots and Silas went over to see if he could be confined in until his death.
of any help, only to find that h[...]ouring the Silas died November 16, 1924 in Thompson Falls and was
farm land. buried in the W ildrose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
The[...]lived, he
found work at this occupation. Arriving in Thompson Falls, Amo[...]Susan Amos died Dec. 27, 1955 at home in Thompson Falls,
and June Thayer.[...]Austin Ben was born Dec. 23, 1904 in Salt Lake City,
Silas married Flossie W ilds Nov. 24, 1917 at her home in Utah to Floyd W . Cox and Pearl Ellen Hedr[...]]
Information from their marriage license # 440 in the Mrs. Hazel (Karabelnikoff, Fairba[...]Falls, Mt. - Silas The family moved in 1905 to Trout Creek, where they
Cowin of Thompson[...]ite; Ben married Albertina Dagmar Kumpu, in Thompson
26 years of age born Missoula, Missoula[...]cCann and Elsie Trumbull. That Tynne was residing in
couple during the past week - On Saturday[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (308)[...]and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

in 1919, sisters Vienna (Previs) and Mary (Dickson).[...]11 page 27A # She was born Sept. 19, 1908 in Milltown to Oscar and
15-15 - Ben Cox; owns his h[...]lia Kumpu. Her family moved to a Trout Creek farm in
the age of 21 years; born Utah; father born Iowa; mother 1919. In 1926 she married Austin Ben Cox, also of Trout
bo[...]sister Mrs. E. G. McCann She was preceded in death by her husband in 1973, a son,
were in town W ednseday. They reported that their brother, Donald N. Cox in 1982 and a sister, Vienna Previs, in 1995.
Ben Cox who was away working on the Fort Pe[...]Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the
a daughter. Mrs. Cox and baby are at the McKeel nursing Fraternal Cemetery in Thompson Falls with the Rev.
home.[...]ed Ben was drafted and sent to Salt Lake City, Utah July 24,
for the Thompson Falls Lumber Coun[...]Marine Corps. He was discharged
sheriff's office in 1957. Augu[...]they had the following children: 1]
for election in 1962. It was during Ben's term as Sheriff that[...]ovated into a dispatchers 2] baby girl burial inin July 1967.[...]. family home in Thompson Falls.
He was a 32nd degree Mason.[...]nclude Susan Huerd of Selah, W ash., Janet
Sunday in a Mesa, Ariz. hospital Dec. 1973.[...]eral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in and Tony Cox and wife Nanette, all of Thom[...]Selah, wash.; Jared Shear
Ben’s obituary was in the Sanders County Ledger Dec. and wife[...]Owens and
with cremation following. Ashes placed in Fraternal Tolli Owens of Helena; And[...]#22) Derek Owens, granddaughter-in-law Chrystal Owens and
Sanders County Le[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (309)[...]Clifford C. Cox was born Dec. 13, 1899 in Hale, Mo.
were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the[...]. D. Fridley officiating. Dakota in 1910 and later took up a homestead near
The dou[...]ton died May 1, 1967 Hot Springs, Mt. with burial in
in Thompson Falls.[...]Service employee, died Saturday morning in a Hot Springs
Company out of Thompson Falls for m[...]Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the
in 1964, where they continue to ranch, after owning[...]Thompson Falls Bennett officiating. Burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery
for several years. Ben retired from the logging business in under the direction of the Shrider Funeral Hom[...]Mr. Cox was born Dec. 13, 1899 in Hale, Mo. where he[...]rew up. He moved with his parents to North Dakota in
Clifford Carl Cox[...]rl Ellen (Hedrick) Cox. moved to Noxon in 1920, where Mr. Cox was employed by
Cliff died[...]Larsen. Mr. and Mrs. Cox moved to Thompson Falls in
March 1993 - Clifford C. Cox, 86, died March 16,[...]f under Larson and
the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. At his request, no served two years. In 1944 he began working for the SCS and
funeral services was held. He was buried March, 1993 in in 1953 was transferred to Kalispell. Upon his retirement in
the Thompson Falls Cemetery .[...]. He attended He retired from that post in 1962, and for three years served
school at Trout[...]e he worked for the Forest Service part time. in the summer months.
He was inducted March 18, 194[...]to Fort Lewis, W a. After boot camp he was placed in a past president of the Rod and Gun C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (310)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

a brother-in-law.[...]x
The family has suggested that tributes may be in the form #2 Florence Turn[...]y 19, 1956 at the age of 39 years during a
burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. heart operation in Denver, Co. She was buried May 24,
section 19 plot # 9. 1956 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 2 lot #[...]Floyd and Pearl Hesbrick were married in 1898. They had
1948 W ed. - Local News - Donnie C[...]h ‘Betty’ April 5,
Ray Jacobson, who enlisted in the Marines, left Tuesday on 1915/18 (Donald[...]k C. Hedrick and Anna Lamb.
a son Stefan who died in May, 1960 as an infant, (Sec. 8 lot They came to Sanders County in 1905, all their belonging
# 24 Fraternal Cemetery[...]lyn (Tootie) families from Salt Lake City, Utah, and settled on a sub-
Johnson in Coeur d’Alene and they had one child: 1] Raylin[...]to the railroad.
Cox died Monday Aug. 23, 1982 in the Veteran’s Once a month Floyd would bring his family in the wagon
Hospital in Fort Harrison. Memorial graveside services for to town to buy supplies from the one grocery store in the
Donald Cox, 51, was held that Saturday aftern[...]area. The five children were always told to stay in the wagon
1982, 2 p.m. at the Fraternal Cemetery[...]arl Nelson Cox him dead in an argument.
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk direc[...]for Thompson Falls Power Co. - 1917 Polk in the area - “The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]7 W orld W ar I draft card noted the were in town on Tuesday. The gentlemen are residents of t[...]ief The Cox children attended grade school in Trout Creek.
clerk for the Thompson Falls Power C[...]cted by J. S. Lee Sr., shortly before he
employed in Geo. Good’s county road camp was seriously[...]y when a rock from a blast flew against his In addition to his duties, he also followed his trade as a
arm, breaking the bone. He is now in St. Luke’s hospital carpenter and[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (311)[...]x of Trout Creek, with burial May 8, 1958 in burial in the W hitepine
Monday, July 4th.[...]ek Polk directory lists Floyd W . Cox. died in her sleep Sunday morning at the home of a son,
$1[...]Clifton Carl Cox, in Thompson Falls.
1917 Trout Creek Polk director[...], saw mill Mrs. Cox was born June 24, 1882, in Stanton, Ill. She
and farmer. Second entry 1917 T[...]married to Floyd W . Cox. They came to Montana in a
lists Floyd W . Cox $1155.[...]age seven - Trout Creek - Falls. Mr. Cox died in 1932 and Mrs. Cox was preceded in
Born to Mr. and Mrs. F. W . Cox, a six pound baby girl death by twin sons and a daughter died in infancy.
Friday evening. Mother and child are doi[...]al services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m., in
relative: Pearl E. Cox; medium height; medium bui[...]Moore officiating. Burial will be in the W hitepine Cemetery
In 1930 Thompson Falls had a severe dry spell with t[...]1973 - Local Still Remembered the Fire in 1973 - Aug. 9,
The 1930 federal census Sanders[...]g the time the 1910 fire went
the age of 21; born Iowa; father US; mother Ky: carpenter - by the C[...]yd died Dec. 1932 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial in impressions were made by intense fear, Cox[...]loyd Cox was born Sept. 18, 1878 Creek. In 1910 there were three little settlements close
at Lehigh, Ia. He married Pearl Hesbrick in 1898. They together. Present day Trout Creek was one and Little Trout
came to Sanders County in 1905 by covered wagon and Creek ano[...]two and a half miles west of Trout Creek on
In addition to his duties, he also followed his trad[...]for the railroad and little of it was destroyed in the fire while
was well established for competenc[...]Trout Creek were virtually
Cox appeared to be in the best of health, robust, carefree oblitera[...]A train was scheduled to leave
into pneumonia and in spite of the excellent consultation of Trout[...]machinery out of the buildings and set them in a large
Portland, Mrs. Edna McCann, Sanders, Idah[...]neral services were held at the house with burial in the been burned off the machinery sitting in the clearing,” Cox
W hitepine cemetery.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (312)[...]sam Cox, who owns some promising claims
the lamps in order to see. The smoke was so thick that the[...]gone to roost. It was so dark that you came in on Tuesday for a supply of provisions.
couldn’t[...]in town yesterday.
“Just before the fire hit, Da[...], 1910 - page 3 - F. S. Gilbert and Isam Cox were in
got to burning more than we could handle, to slid off and the city the first of the week from their mining camp on t[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Late in the afternoon before the fire, almost everyone we[...]re blind. The boys walked up to them and hit them in the Mrs. Ernest Cox, is home on leave from[...]Mo. To renew his
People had to rely on wild meat in those days, and Dad took training.
the entir[...]ter to Calif. She Minear.
had been living in a rest home in Handford Calif., at the time Lawrence entered the Army Air Force in 1941, earning the
of her death Sept. 12, 1962.[...]d: 1] Hilsee.
development work on the Eagle claim in the Burns district. Information from their marriage license # 5171 page 11 in
Mr. Cox is an old timer here and a good ju[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (313)[...]Mt.; white; 27 years of age retirement in 1984 where they had since resided.
(11/7/18); bor[...]been daughter, Geri Hilsee of Panama City Beach, Florida; a
previously married - married to[...]xon, granddaughter, Franki Givens, Panama City Beach, Fl; and
Montana; white; 21 years of age (1[...]ence E. Cox stationed with the Air Force in Spokane, spent time with his
who returned recently from a two and one-half years stay in parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Coy.
Japan are v[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thursday Prairie, Mi. to James Crabtree and Mary J. Darragh. He di[...]29, 1932 Sandpoint, Idaho with burial April, 1932 in
Mrs. Laurence Cox and daughter, Gerry, arrived he[...]th the Air Force. the following: Big Prairie, Newaygo Co., Mi - James
Lawrence died July 15,[...]NY; farmer: wife: Mary J. 51
buried July 19, 1993 in the Noxon cemetery, Noxon, Mt. years ol[...]Louise Petty July 5, 1886
John Lutheran Hospital in Libby of an apparent heart attack. Big Prairie, Mi., she was born 1863 and died Aug. 5, 1937
S[...]ho.) They had the
Burial with military honors was in the Noxon Cemetery. following children:[...]] Mildred ca 1892 Mi. (Still); 4]
family to Noxon in 1920. He was raised and educated at Arthur May 18, 1894 in Hungerford, Mich.; 5] J. Lawrence
Noxon, graduating from Noxon High School in 1936. 1897 Mi.; 6] Myrtle ca 1901[...]l census noted that Freemont was born ca
enlisted in the Army Air Corps on December 16, 1941. He[...]s
years. He served with the Strategic Air Command in photo and mother born Michigan; that she’d had 9 children with
reconnaissance, being stationed in Japan for two years. He only 7 still living. Freemont was working in a sawmill near
was then stationed at Travis Air F[...]ion.
traveling to many temporary duty assignments in the Pacific, Freemont died April 29, 1932 S[...]ica and Hudson Bay. He retired from the Air Force in burial in the Pinecrest Cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho.
1962 at[...]Mary died Aug. 5, 1937 with burial in the Pinecrest
He had resided at Vallejo, Califo[...]tery, Sandpoint, Idaho.
Langendorf Bakery company in the company’s vehicle The Plai[...]maintenance department until retiring from there in 1984. S. Elwell has received word o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (314)[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. Feb. 14 in the Pinecrest Cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho.
5, 1961[...]l, who is staying Savior’s Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls. Graveside
with a daughter in Spokane. J. L. and Frank who formerly serv[...]p.m. PST at Pinecrest Cemetery, Sandpoint,
lived in Shelby are now staying here with Mrs. Altman.[...]4072 page 412 Frances was born May 6, 1894 in Lisbon, N. D., to Robert
Missoula County Courthou[...]ivorced - married to telephone operator in Shelby, where she met Art. Crabtree.
Myrtle A. Ha[...]er, Idaho; white; 38 years They were married in 1914 after a three year courtship.
of age (5/22/0[...]y married and they moved to Sandpoint, Idaho in a covered wagon. In
now divorced - married Dec. 23, 1943 Missoula, Mo[...]Thompson Falls in 1959. Art preceded her in death in 1972.[...]ing
James Arthur Crabtree was born May 18, 1894 in quilts for “Lutheran W orld Reli[...]Dec. 20, and nearly 100 descendants.
1914 in the Methodist Church in Shelby, Mont. Art and The family requ[...]Young) Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of
Frances was born May 6, 1894 in Lisbon, N. D., (Anselm, arrangements.
Ranso[...]6, 1894 - by Jean Kato - noted that they arrived in Bea was married to Pritchau; #2 Gilb[...]hout the state as a
cattle buyer and was involved in real estate in the Sanders Frank Crabt[...]died Jan. 29, 1977 Missoula, Montana with burial in
Sunday - M&M Art. Crabtree will celebrate their f[...]inecrest cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho. He is buried in the
wedding Dec. 20 with their daughter Mrs. Gilbert Jonas as same area as his brother Art. Frank died in the Missoula
hostess.[...]ormation from Alberta’s marriage license # 1569 in the
(Myrtle Bailey of Bellevue, W ash is Art’[...]ge born
heart trouble, with burial March 16, 1973 in the Pinecrest Nottaway, Virginia to R[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (315)[...]rmation from Virginia’s marriage license # 1798 in W alton was dying when the hospital was r[...]week ago Fred W alton, owner of a planing mill in W allace,
and Art all of Thompson Falls. Mrs. Elw[...]bough, wife of the foreman at the
with a daughter in Spokane. J. L. and Frank who formerly Tiger-Poorman mine, eloped. A dispatch was received here
lived in Shelby are now staying here with Mrs. Altman.[...]the street there this forenoon and shot him dead.
in the Pinecrest Cemetery, Sandpoint, IDaho.[...]lton, who lives
old. She was buried Dec. 24, 1982 in the City Cemetery, here, has already filed suit fo[...]referred to in the forgoing item are Mr. and Mrs. J. H.[...]years ago. John H Cradlebought is also interested in
Dec. 15, 1905 - J. H. Cradlebough, who has been[...]Falls, Mt. Friday
Idaho (his W W I draft card is in Lemhi Co., ID); 2] Edward Sept. 1, 1911 - fro[...]P. board an incoming freight train last week, in the vicinity of
Cradlebough shot Fred W . W alton in Denver today, is an W allace, lost his hol[...]his right
employee of the Federal Mining Company in the Mammath leg being brushed and mangled from the hip down. In event
Mine. W alton it is claimed had disregarded[...]Cradlebough received a letter from his son, Carl, in evening in which John Cradlebaugh, crusherman at the mill,
D[...]the ore cars at the bins above the
Dixon - Shot in the Street - Former Grand Master Killed[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (316)[...]nd numerous nieces and nephews.
the loss of a leg in an accident when an ore train ran over A[...]e church. Arrangements
known and has many friends in Thompson Falls.) are under th[...]g
W arren G. Craddick was born on Jan. 13, 1923 in The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]ndent Ledger, Thompson
Craddick and son Mike were in Spokane Monday to attend Falls, Mt. T[...]k later, Mr. Craig, who is mechanic for the Power City
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mont Feb[...]ur
and Alvira (Donnica) Craddick on Jan. 13, 1923 in Craiger
Bestville, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was raised in W orley, The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]er graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served in Craiger ranch and has been in town for the last week.
the 1883rd Service comman[...]Olive Esther French was born Storm Lake, Iowa to
hooker and an A #1 lumberjack. W hile in Pierce, he met and Marsena H. French and E[...]ed Phyllis Brask. They were married July 19, 1947 in Olive had been married to _____ Craft.
St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Spokane, W ash. Together Olive marr[...]e Craft died Oct. 14, 1955 at the age of 80 years in
In 1954, W arren moved the family to Thompson Falls, Hot Springs, Mt. She was buried Oct. 14, 1955 in the City
where he continued working in the woods for a number of Cemetery, Th[...]ot # 2 block 3).
years. W arren then went to work in School District #2. After (informant was Gerald Eldridge.)
retiring from the school district in 1982, he worked for four
years for the U. S. Depa[...]Edward Cralle
Service. In 1986, he decided to dedicate himself full-time to[...]rier
the selective wildlife population management in western Co., Va. to Richard Kenner Cra[...]syndicate into which hands the
He was preceded in death b his parents and four siblings: tow[...]plat of the lots and streets in both sides of the river and both
He is survived[...]ex avenue, which has
of Newport, W ash.; a sister-in-law, Pam W atling of heretofore been held in reserve. The surveys and chart were
Marysv[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (317)[...]317

Edward was residing in Philipsburg, Mt., in 1900. sides of the railway. This throws on the market the very
In the 1910 federal census, Anaconda, Deer Lodge co.[...]l and her husband to heretofore been held in reserve. The surveys and chart were
John Beaupre.[...]885 - Appointed postmaster for Thompson Falls,
(In 1920 Mabel and her husband are living in Butte with Missoula Co., Mt.
her mother Louise living with the. In 1930 Mabel, her Following is a time line for Richard during his life in
husband, three sons and Louise are residing in Spokane, Boulder, Mont., compiled by E[...]Boulder, Mt.
Ed died June 1923 in Anaconda, Mt. 188[...]Phillipsburg. Several other children reside in distant states.
Independent, Helena, Montana Ma[...]was beloved by all who knew her, and the
a Store in the New Mines - A letter received from R. M.[...]many friends. The
Cralle (Thompson Falls), who is in partnership with J. M. funeral will take place at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at
Ryan of Helena, in the merchandising business at that point t[...]lle on Second Avenue. Friends of the
and at Raven City, says that he is busy taking goods into the family are respectfully invited to attend. (According to City
mines. They are taken by sleds to the end of the open road records she is buried in the local cemetery, but the grave is
and thence by toboggans to Raven City. Freight costs 18 unmarked).
cents per pound from Thompson Falls to Raven City, which 1888, August - Newspaper item[...]t and I (Ellen) believe
per can, and other things in proportion. He says he finds that that he was[...]oup
gold dust is the principal circulating medium in the mines, that I (Ellen) am involved with[...]ritage Center”.
thousand- dollar stock of goods in their new store at Raven 1890 - Newspaper refers to him as the Master W orkman of
City.[...]t-of-way clearly defined.”
store at Raven, came in from the mines Monday. He walked (This refers to town of Boulder).
from Raven to this place in seven and a half hours and says 1895-1896 - In charge of bulding the flume and mill at the
he can walk it in seven hours. He makes the distance from Quigley mine in Granite County.
here to Raven 28 miles, and his judgement may be relied 1898, October - W as in our newspaper as U. S. Deputy,
one.[...]l and County Surveyor & real estate agent (office in
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (318)[...]t and as soon as completed the He was in the army four years, entering as a private and at[...]nder of Lee he was his Aide De Camp, ranking as a
in preparation for grading.”[...]1908 - Daughter, Elizabeth was going to school in Daughter, Elizabeth, married #3[...]operator for Mary died and is buried in an unmarked cemetery plot in
the Great Northern railroad at W olf Creek. Boulder, Mt. (According to City records she is buried in the
1911, Aug. 15 - daugher Elizabeth, married[...].
W edding - At the home of the bride’s parents in this city last
Tuesday evening Mr. Robert K. Clarke, former[...]Falls, Mt.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Cralle, were united in marriage. The W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Mo[...]Ranger for the Fish and W ildlife Depart. in Jan. 1936.
some time, but expect to leave about Sept. 1st for Honolulu A. J., worked also in the Plains Ranger station and in the
on their honeymoon trip.[...]10 - daughter Elizabeth and Robert were
divorced in Boulder, Mt.[...]At the time of her father’s death, Sept. 1918 in Boulder, June 16, 1905 - J. T. Cramer, the[...]ghter was married to John permanently located in Thompson and desires those wishing
P. Riddle.[...]Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as
buried in the cemetery there.[...]chard died Sept. 2, 1918 Boulder, Mt. with burial in
local cemetery.[...]bar at the W m.
Mr. Cralle came to this county in 1886 as civil engineer Cummings saloon.
fo[...]rdan of Butte. Interment was residence in Edmonton, Canada riding the Canadian Pacific
made in the family lot in the Boulder cemetery. Ra[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (319)[...]complexion, 5' 9"; 158 James was born in Scotland.
pound; brown and grey hair and blue eye[...]Crater Barbara was born in Scotland.
Thompson Falls school records for 194[...]ay July 9, 1909 - The following forest guards are in the
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory list[...]est ranger for Cabinet National Forest - as noted in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]most of the summer while Mr. Crawford is engaged in claimed Mr. Creighton’s father when he a[...]issoula, Mt., Territory Friday long enough in this section he will later move his family
June 1[...]e.
handsome legal luminary from Thompson Falls is in town on Thompson Falls school records fo[...]; 4] Sheila
3 col 2 - Death - George W . Crawford in Thompson Falls, Dec. 14, 1917; 5] John M.[...]have gone to Portland to live.
Noxon is assisting in a stenographic capacity to H. O. Ekern
in the National re-employment office.[...]making preparations to leave next
as stenographer in the relief office on account of shortage in Thursday for a visit with relatives in Minnesota. She expects
FERA funds. to visit in St. Paul, Duluth and the Iron Range country befor[...]Falls, Mt. - Local - Miss Crighton, stenographer
in the Re-employment office, with her sister, who is in high James M . Crichton
school are intending to batch for the winter in smaller James M. Crichton was b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (320)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

return to Thompson in early spring. gulch country in 1883. W hile in Libby, he made prospecting
The Sanders County L[...]k and contributed much towards all
Jan. 7, 1910 - City & County - James Creighton is at the mining activities. He, with his family now live in Spokane,
W ard hotel with a fractured rib and nur[...]t befell him at the Jameson logging interest in placer mining.
camp about 2 miles east of and acr[...]n Tuesday morning, when a log, measuring two feet in John & Lottie Belle[...]the age of 37 years. She was buried Dec. 18, 1907 in the
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk listed him as[...]also noted that they had resided in Thompson Falls for three
The Sanders County Led[...]years).
Aug. 8, 1913 - front page col 2 - Under City Hall news -
James M. Crichton was appointed as city marshal at a salary[...]Supplemental page inserted by historical society in copy of
James was elected Grand Noble of the IO[...]they are what is termed “pot-bellied”and in the main rather
was among the Sanders county men recommended for small. In the aggregate the 23 mules, which do the packings[...]nd took the physical examination. A slight defect in their full capacity, it was this outfit tha[...]has been conveyed by twelve of the mules in three days, an average of
received from James Cri[...]as safely as when it was packed, except the types in the
in the 20th Engineers with Dave Snyder and John Roge[...]were al a mass of pie; but this was due to our
is in Spokane waiting to be equipped and transferred to[...]essness, and no blame is attached to the packers. In
where the regiment is mobilizing.[...]an & Johnson our hearty thanks
James was listed in the newspaper banner of 1919 as for their care in bringing our material over the mountains in
being in W orld W ar I in the Army. the shap[...]illiam Criderman have in their employ an experienced packer, and a smart[...]Correspondence - Thompson Falls -
came to Montana in 1880 and into Libby and Vermillion[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (321)[...]ere on Monday
L. H. Crisman, who has been engaged in packing to the from Felix, W yoming to[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Thompson Falls are in the town with a government March 3[...]relieved agent C. A. Duffy while he was in Missoula last
packed into Murray with Lou Christm[...]the couple will set up house keeping.
Gone in the 1937 Thompson Falls school records.[...]esday.
He married Rachel Rehfeldt Dec. 16, 1915 in Thompson The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]to Sunday and was removed to the hospital in Missoula on
James Croft, familiarly known as “R[...]o marry Miss W ednesday. He appeared to be in bad shape being unable to
Rachel Rehfeldt, a daug[...]xchange. Missoula.
He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk The[...]ill soon be as well as ever,
are nicely installed in the new railway passenger depot. The though he[...]y the effects of
Northern Pacific Express is also in the same building. The the intense pa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (322)[...]about company and will be interested in the report following Mr.
1,000,000 feet of timber[...]one about three weeks.
will be sawed this summer. In addition to this there will be 1911 Thomp[...]several hundred thousand feet belonging to others in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
vicinity hauled in and sawed at the mill. Practically all of the J[...]and the apples having a fair
market as fruit land in the near future. start,[...]th) March 15, 1886 W hite Crosby was in town Monday. He brought in some heads of
Sulpher Springs, Mt., and they had[...]ov. 3, 1911 - page 3 - E. C. Crosby, who has been in the
C. Crosby is on the sick list this week broug[...]returned to his home in town last week, the work in which he
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]ash., to visit with Mrs. estate holdings in the sunny south.
Hattie M. Smith, who formerly li[...]Friday Dec. 18, 1908 - E. C. Crosby of Heron was in town W ed., afternoon, on being invited[...]make her future home and Mrs. Crosby will leave in a few
Crosby has secured a position in a lumber camp to keep him months for W es[...]he will assist Assessor who is engaged in business at that place.
Vanderpool as deputy asse[...]ts him as Falls, Mt. - The Ledger is in receipt of a communication
deputy County Assessor[...]s, Montana W est Palm Beach Florida in which he say: “W e have not
Friday March 19, 19[...]assessor was forgotten our many friends in Thompson Falls and want you
married 23 years last Monday in W hite Sulphur Springs, to send us the[...]hrough moved to Palm Beach, Fla. (Compiled in 1912).
the storm that morning, but I made[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (323)[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday served in the Navy from July 29, 1943 until his discharge
O[...],
page 8 col 3 - Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson 1977 page 6 - Cancer claims Norm Cro[...]day Thompson Falls mayor and business man in Salem, Or. of
July 19, 1912 - page 3 - W e are in receipt of a card from cancer.
Oakland, Cal.[...]Norman W (Age 54) Passed away August 8, 1977 in Salem,[...]er W ed. July 25, 1934 W W II and a pilot in the Navy. Memorial services were held
Thompson Fa[...]ng a small neat W ednesday, August 10, 1977 in Salem.
compact cabin for living quarters. Up to this time the Crosky
family have been living in their built in auto Robert & Delori[...]b was born May 20, 1924 Missoula, Mont. to Harold
in preference to staying in hotels. ‘Harry’ E[...]Crossley, who graduated last year
It was noted in the deceased veterans ledger, Sanders fro[...]advise.
Cross who died Jan. 13, 1933 with burial in Kalispell, Mont. Bob married Deloris Helman[...]from their marriage license # 5417 page 257
born in Ohio and his mother in Illinois. Missoula County[...]nce
manager of a Dry Goods Store; he never served in a war. M. Helman and Estella R. Flemming.[...]Ray Cross and Robert died Dec. 11, 2004 in Missoula, Mt.
Ellen (stepfather, Ira Bartholomew)[...]short illness.
Norm joined the American Legion in 1949 to 1950 and He is survived by hi[...]t one year. He noted that he Robert Jr., in Missoula, Eber in Farmington, N. M., and
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (324)[...]arly Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

James in Friday Harbor, W ash.; along with four[...]with the Thompson Falls Power
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Crossley compa[...]na and there may be
Bob was born May 20, 1924, in Missoula and graduated some running races pulled off this summer.
from Thompson Falls High School in 1942.
He joined the Army Air Corps and served in Texas as a Henry[...]State
University, where Bob graduated with honors in veterinary Jack Cru[...]Crutchfield, a former commercial teacher in the Thompson
caring for their four-footed patient[...]carpenter - he was not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls
Bob took up aviation a[...]Lutheran churches get
captain. He also flew U-2s in the Air Force. Bob Jr., got his intern - Our[...]ily graveside service is planned for this spring. In Timothy Jon, will reside in Thompson Falls, but work in
Bob’s remembrance, a donation can be made to th[...]of the Rev. Mike
Society at 1105 Clark Fork Drive in Missoula. Borge, pastor.[...]Cudmore will be working with Pastor Borge in areas of
Olive Crossman[...]Grand Forks. His father and brother still farm in that area.
Robert Crossman died March 23, 1909[...]fter finishing high school, Larry attended Valley City State
(Death records vol. 1 certificate # 430 folio #57 Missoula College in Valley City, N.D., the Lutheran Bible Institute in
County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - certificate noted that he Seattle, Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., and the
resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.) University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Upon completion[...]directory lists that he is a with a degree in home economics. She has taught school for
carpenter for the Thompson Falls Power Co. - not listed in four years. She also attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in
the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...].W . 1915 Thompson Falls Polk Airlines in Minneapolis.
directory - Mike not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk The C[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (325)[...]iter Thompson Falls hotel - 1913 he is not listed in the organizations, including Jaycees, W oman[...]ve seven grandchildren and
Thursday Nov. 25, 2004 in Clark Fork Valley Hospital in seven great-grandchildren.
Plains.[...]espondences - Thompson July 25, 2008 in the W hite Pine Cemetery, W hite Pine, Mt.
Falls. - S. S. Glidden and his son-in-law, F. K. Culbertson, The Missoulian, Misso[...]July 24 2008 -
owners of the Tiger mine have been in town several days Thompson Falls, - James[...]soula, Mt., Territory Friday Jim was born in Pocatello, Idaho, July 22, 1933, to
May 20, 1887[...]bertson came up from Spokane Jim served in the United States Army and was stationed in
last Saturday. The former left on Sunday evening[...]He married Sandra Lewis Sept. 30, 1955, and was
In the 1900 federal census, Frank and his family resided in employed at Henry’s W recking during that time.
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. He was working in a dry Two daughters, Vickie and Christ[...]they left Pocatello to work road construction.
In the 1920 federal census, Frank, Jessie and Stephe[...]al moves, the construction job ended the
residing in the Davenport hotel, Spokane, W ashington where family’s travels in W alla W alla, W ash. One month after the
Stephen[...]y Shop.
James Patrick ‘Jim’ Cullen was born in Pocatello, Idaho, In February 1966, Jim became employed at Pack River[...]Lumber Co. as a millwright, and in 1971, as union president
James married Sandra Sept. 30, 1955 in Idaho Falls, of Local 2719. He held thi[...]ome.
Jim and Sandra were married Sept. 30, 1955 in Idaho Jim was a charter member of Tho[...]of Elks No. 2757.
Sandra moved to Thompson Falls in fall 1963, where Jim set He was preceded in death by his parents; half-brother,
up his own au[...]ck Edward Laurence; son, James D.; and son-in-law, Bob
River Lumber. Sandra has been an Avon re[...]ra of the family home;
Jim and Sandra have been in various clubs and daughter[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (326)[...]. Culp and Mary.
the St. W illiam Catholic Church in Thompson Falls, with Sanders County Led[...]be presiding. visited in this area Monday. As a boy he moved here with
A[...]e direction of Sunset Hills his parents in 1894 and said he lived at the foot of Mt.
Funeral[...]Silcox which he used to climb. In 1902 he moved with his[...]. Culp going to school in Thompson Falls.
Charles W . Culp was born Jan.[...]ening for Helena where he has accepted a position in a Lodge, Mt. to J. R. Culver.
prominent d[...]iday Chanute Field, Ill., and was placed in the 13th Air Rep. Sqn
July 7, 1905 - Chas Culp, o[...]1947 Fort Lewis, W a.
celebrated the Fourth in Thompson. Mr. Culp in company
with his brother have built up a splendid business in the Alton & M argaret (Soule) C[...]e April 9, 1927 Trout Creek,
David married Mary in 1876/1877. They had six children Mt. and[...]ildren: 1] Della M. July
with only five surviving in 1900. 1] W illiam F., born Aug. 15, 1930; 2][...]Cummings. License noted that Alton resided in Trout Creek,
reporter visited the ranch of Mr. Cu[...]th of town one Mt., and that Margarette resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
day this week, and found the[...]arette Soule was born Nov. 17, 1909 Thompson
puts in her leisure time with it.[...]ummings; rents his home; 22 years old; married
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Missoula at age 19 years; born in Michigan as were is parents; coal
Co., Mt. (June[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday born in Michigan.
March 3, 1905 - Mrs. D. W . Culp left f[...]Thompson
after a visit with her old time friends in Thompson Falls. Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (327)[...]W illiam is listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk
The Frontier Index[...]pecimens, which he had Mandolin orchestra in the big bar room of his hotel building.
assayed a[...]son Falls. He is the have to do is to drop in the nickel in the slot, the
same man who discovered two rich lodes in Pritchard Creek. orchestration does the rest. The instrument was purchased in
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. A[...]s - Capt. Dick Cummins, Mr. Cummings died in Thompson Falls, Martha inherited
formerly commander of a vessel on the great lakes, and now his estate in W ill of Dec. 9, 1913. He was stated that he
one of the most active prospectors and packers in the part of wished to be cremated.
the country,[...]tha B. (Lewis) Cummings Feb. 9, 1917 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
W illiam Martin Cumming[...]Indianapolis, Suddenly Sunday - Lived in Thompson 10 years - Funeral
Indiana to W illiam M[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Montana Burial in Missoula - W illiam Martin Cummings, well known
F[...]g C. J. H. to his family and friends. He was in the house when death
W einke, who opened the house in May last. Mr. W einke and came upon him with[...]the W ard Hotel and also co-owner of a saloon in charge. Special music was rendered by a quartet
w[...]body was taken to Spokane yesterday for cremation in
Mr. and Mrs. W illiam Cummings, host and hostess[...]this week sold his Mr. Cummings was born in Louisville, Ky., December 29,
interest in the Exchange saloon, building and lot, to his[...]ife and a brother and sister, the last two living in New
continue the business and make many improveme[...]urvive him.
Mr. McGrane has his eye on a location in W ashington. Mr. and Mrs. Cummings c[...]he the Order of Eagles. He had many friends in this vicinity. He
15th of April. They have rented the residence of Jacob made mistakes in life, as do all of us, but the esteem in
Herman and will continue to make Thompson their home. which he was held in those who knew him indicate that his
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (328)[...]re friends as well as by those to union of that city and Cunningham accepted the place made
whom the t[...]goes that the
1917 Thompson Falls Polk, Martha in charge of saloon. deposed waiter came int[...]y.
14, 1960 page 4 col 7 - Mrs. R. C. Padden Dies in Tacoma - The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]Shorty Not Dead - It is with
Falls, died March 31 in Tacoma, W ash., at the age of 79. pleasure[...]mpson Falls and that the rumor published in the Ledger two weeks ago,
dam.[...]hard C. Padden, worked for the and killed in a restaurant tin Butte is a mistake.
Northern Pacific Railway. In 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Padden A letter r[...]resided until her death. Mr. that time in Butte, says that Shorty has just returned to that
Padden died in 1948. city after being out with a surveying party and seems[...]d one very much alive.
granddaughter in Tacoma. She also has relatives in Deer This is a mean trick to Shorty. W hen he saw the report in
Lodge and Ovando.[...]hompson Falls.
- Marriage - both parties residing inin a
restaurant in Butte, arrived home yesterday morning and[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
waiter in the Thompson Falls Hotel. Feb. 19, 1915 - page 3 - Shorty Cunningham cut one of his
Sanders County Ledger Friday Oct. 2[...]is anyway, an improvement over being shot in the restaurant
W hitepine where he has been emplo[...]nd wanted advice. Too much smoking, “Shorty,” cut
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]here as “Shorty” his former residence in Thompson Falls, Shorty has “taken
Cunningham, was shot and instantly killed in a restaurant in unto himself” and she is expected to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (329)[...]rthern Pacific Railway, who is at present engaged in
forsaken his busy post as waiter at the Union Caf[...]white changed their minds. They were married in the First
coat for a jumper and expects to learn[...]bride’s mother and her brother Elmer,
taken him in hand to instruct. The boarders at the cafe[...]nesday afternoon. Both at present acting in that capacity until she leaves on her
Mrs. Cunningham and the boy are getting along in fine wedding journey.
shape.
The San[...]s old place behind the Friday Nov. 13, 1908 - In anticipation of the installation of
counter at th[...]emption because of his wife and small baby; short in in the new depot building. Mr. Cunningham will take[...]s of Mr. and Mrs.
the face and hands this morning in an accident while at work G. U. Cunningham of[...]about the 1st of December for the coast. The
was in one of the small shacks near the dam to warm[...]up the flames burst from the stove and struck him in the point on the coast.
face, inflicting[...]s with considerable regret that their friends
and throat tightly covered undoubtedly saved him from far[...]g made.
more serious damage. He is reported to be in shape to make
a rapid recovery unless unexpected[...]ed with lumber, which
Portland where he will work in the shipyards. was being swung[...]and dangerous elevations. -
W oodlin was married in Spokane Thursday April 6 to James (portion[...]the derrick is used at the power works in operating what is
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (330)[...]ian had been married previously to ____ Abel born in
height and deposited wherever desired, the jaws o[...]was loaded onto what it daughter Rose was born inin 1900 and homesteaded near Little
the four chains,[...]to the axle or swing rod of the dredge, In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt.
whic[...]r of the donkey engine this the United States in 1890 and is a naturalized citizen; that he
was ho[...]ompson Falls, Montana
face and skull were crushed in, the right arm was broken, the Friday Nov. 5, 1[...]bly Elmer)
and the collar bones and chest crushed in.
The remains were taken to St. Luke’s hospita[...]Cunningham. They were married in Spokane, W ashington
Undertaker E. T. McCaffery[...]gham, divorce granted
W . D. Cunningham has lived in Missoula and up the Bitter and plaintiff gi[...]h and her maiden name restored to Elizabeth
fever in 1891 and 1894 and are buried at Stevensville. One[...]am Penn Cunningham was born about 1885 Shell
made in the Plains cemetery. Rock, Iowa to J. W . Cunningham and Lena Miller.
(No mention of burial in the cemetery book for Sanders The Sander[...]lls, Mt. Friday
county, he could have been buried in Stevensville) Sept. 8, 1911 - front[...]ge - W m. Cummings Burned -
his parents were born in Ireland (other sources state that he W illiam C[...]warming the jet, the pipe
He met Lillian Abel in Union, Oregon and married her near the je[...]could be extinguished.
Garrison living in Spokane, W a.) ; 2]] Helen born July 27, W illiam married Isabell Rock June 24, 1914 in Missoula,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (331)[...]Information from their marriage license # 3041 in the This blast demolished the coffer[...]n Falls, Mt.; white; 29 years of age was in the shop watching the second shot, when a piece of
born Shell Rock, Iowa to J. W . Cunningham and Lena timb[...]e; 24 years of age born the weight of which cut off Cunningham’s left arm above the
Lo Lo. Miss[...]d Amelia Spencer - elbow, and crushed in the side of his body, killing him
she had not bee[...]Thompson Falls joined with Missoula friends in rendering a
united in marriage at the Catholic rectory in Missoula this farewell tribute of respect[...]the first of the his funeral held yesterday in the Marsh Chapel. A profusion
week and will live in Thompson Falls. of flowers in designs and clusters surrounded the casket.
Isa[...]by a falling tree while fighting fire near the City and Mrs. J. C. Cathearl of Placerville, Idaho wit[...]unable to attend the services. Interment was in the Missoula
Co. 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directo[...]y we find that W illiam P. Sr., was
Jun. 25, 1915 in the Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt. killed when his n[...]ingham home had
shocking accident so far recorded in connection with the been brightened by[...]Philip Nels was fatally injured by falling her in as delicate a manner as possible.
materials dislo[...]mber that only one year ago yesterday,
dams built in the river as part of the construction work on June 24, the Cunningham nuptials were solemnized in the
the plant.[...]l Rock of Lolo, before marriage.
5:35 p.m. He was in the carpenter shop, more than 100 yards Un[...]standing near him, among Dixon of Miles City, Mt., and Mrs. J. C. Catheart of
whom was W . E.[...]enough to
was soon to be shot. The power had been cut off from the travel to her paren[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (332)[...]ried and shortly afterward died during
childbirth in Missoula, leaving Penn orphaned at age eight.[...]Stella Hermann wrote in 1945 some memories of those
William P. ‘Penn’ & Helen (Keeling) Cunningham. residing in Thompson in 1884 - Some of the people who
Penn was born June 9, 1915 at Thompson Falls, Mont., the lived in town around the year 1884 were Curly Jim who was[...]Curran
later he is orphaned when his mother dies in childbirth after The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
her second marriage, this was in Missoula, Mont. July 28, 1905 - Mr[...]nn lived an adventurous youth, including the time in
1931 when he and a friend hopped a freight train[...]of Montana, and four sisters.
majoring in range management while working throughout[...]al of his
One of his great passions was flying. In 1941, he was remains was in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Missoula, Mt.
among a ha[...]of a stroke Monday, Jan. 14 at
at U.S. Army bases in California, Nebraska and Colorado Clark Fork Valley Nursing home in Plains.
during W orld W ar II.[...]ng were married, a Maude Curran. He lived in and around Missoula and worked
union which lasted[...]scharge from the as an electrician.
service in 1945, Penn co-founded a successful wholesale[...]business at Bakersfield, Calif. But his first In 1957, they moved to Thompson Falls, where he
love[...]hased the original homestead north of Frenchtown. In buses for many years.
1972, the couple ope[...]yed fishing, hunting and bowling.
supply business in Missoula. In 1990, they sold the business Survivors inclu[...]tor, and a member of the St. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and
John Baptist Catholic Church in Frenchtown were he lived. four sisters.
He remained an enthusiastic pilot, was active in No public funeral services will be[...]seman, and a co-owner of the remains will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula.
Historic-Hole-in-the W all Lodge on the W est Fork of Fish Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service of Plains was in charge of
Creek. One of his proudest achievements was placing his local arrangements.
ranch in a conservation easement with the Montana Land
Reliance in 1994; thus Penn and Helen established a legacy[...]High school in 1959. He entered the National Guard active
W il[...]ied Oct. 20, 2000 at St. Patrick Hospital duty in the spring of 1959. He entered the Montana State
in Missoula and was buried in the Missoula City Cemetery, college that winter in January.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (333)[...]vey R. Curran, son of Mr. and supervisor in the Thompson Falls Schools and has become
Mrs. Ha[...]widely known for his skill and accomplishments in building
taking basic training in the United States army at Fort Ord. up the mu[...]makes it outstanding and unique in the state. His success in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec.[...]nter Montana State college for the winter quarter in January superintendent with the full cooperati[...]arvey E. here, and after visiting a few days in Murray, has returned
Curran of Thompson Falls.[...]Minn. parents, they were also born in Canada.
Enlisted Dec. 24, 1861 - discharged Dec.[...]born in Canada of French parentage.
Th[...]st W ard Thompson Falls
Thelma Curried was voted in 1946-47 as president of town, April 4[...]Fred A. Curtion in 1902 and is naturalized; that he is a telegrapher[...], Mt. Steam Railroad; he has never served in any war.
W ed. Nov. 8, 1939 - New Superintendent[...]ings - Mr.
Chicago. He has also done special work in VanderCook and Mrs. A. B. Curtis left Sunday for Tilsinburg, Ontario
School of Music in Chicago, the Oklahoma University and whe[...]They expect to stay in Canada a month.
Mr. Curtion has had twenty-five[...]. W ed. Jan. 30, 1935 - Mrs. Al Curtis was in town Saturday
He was principal and assistant supe[...]Thompson Falls,
director of the music department in an Oklahoma State Mont. W ed. March 8,[...]A.
Junior College. For another six years, he was city supervisor B. Curtis were in town Tuesday from Trout Creek. They
of teacher training in music at the state teachers’ College at sold their home in Thompson Falls to Mrs. Elizabeth W illis
Dickinso[...]two years he was supervisor who will move in soon.
of music at Browning, Montana and at[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (334)[...]nd Silver Butte, was up this week laying in supplies of stock.
household effects, and came wi[...]rch 24, 1905 - Henry Daignault of Trout Creek was in
for their families.[...]pioneer resident of this
by the Humane Society ‘in the county’ from which they vicin[...]Henry,” and well known to every old settler in Sanders
all have funds with which to purchase lan[...]John Swanson,
May 22, 1908 - L. A. Dagget stopped in Prince Rupert, John Carlson and Cha[...]ath - Z. W . Dagget of Thompson Falls, Mt. - also in May Sept. 24, 1909 - Henry Daignault, th[...]Quammey, with whom he is associated in some mining
John Dahlgre[...]not as
president of Thompson State Bank residing in Missoula - spry as he once was, thoug[...]the same every other
1915 same - He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls way - a typic[...]dent Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt., filed in the Sanders County Courthouse Thompson Falls,
Thu[...]s, Mt. - dated Jan 16, 1911.
controlling interest in the Thompson State Bank of this city Henry died Nov. 27/28, 1915, buried W i[...]ian- one of the prominent figures in the formation of the early
American Bank and Trus[...]he gone but recently to Soap Lake in hopes of being restored to
strongest institutions[...], his condition became critical and he died early in
remain, at least for some time, with the institut[...]the afternoon.
Arnot is a man of wide experience in the banking business W ith th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (335)[...]335

A man who since coming to this county in the early 80's, has He was not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
been identified with[...]during his journeys through the rugged mountains in Melvin George Dailey was born Nov. 25, 1927[...]s the original Mel enlisted Oct. 30, 1945 in the Navy and was sent to
locator of the Vermilion[...]alif. He was discharged Oct. 26, 1948
stockholder in the company at the time of his death.[...]was not wholly unexpected, as Daigneult had been
in failing health for many months and had spent[...]Dorothy M ae Dale
considerable time in this city receiving medical attention. Dorothy Mae Da[...]Dorothy M. Dale March 23, 1944
Interment was made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Thompso[...]Mickey was drafted March 24, 1944 in the Army and sent
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk[...]earning the rating of Sergeant. His unit served in the South
Feb. 12, 1915 - page 3 - After a two mo[...]W ash.
and little daughter returned to their home in Missoula the Mickey died June 25, 1982 Ron[...]June 28, 1982 in the Dolson Family Cemetery near Hot
The Sanders[...]vices were conducted Monday at the Shrider Chapel in
were served at a late hour. The affair was in the nature of a Plains for W illiam T. “Micke[...]ve on No. 42 tomorrow St. Luke’s Hospital in Ronan. Military graveside rites will
for St. Paul, where they will make their future home. follow in the Dolson family cemetery near Hot Springs.
Ol[...]Mt. Friday Hot Springs and was graduated in 1943. He served with the
Dec. 24, 1915 - front pa[...]nds of the family here, Saturday also served in the Korean W ar. He was a member of the
evening, of the death of Miss Olive Dailey in California, VFW at Hot Springs.
where she h[...]Ellen Aycock,
H. Dailey, former residents of this city, where Mr. Dailey Joan Nelson and Virginia M[...]extend its sympathy to the Jr. and resided in Hamilton, Mt.
bereaved family. Burial took place in Missoula this week.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (336)[...]fly-fishing. She spent long hours cooking in logging camps
Isaac ‘Ike’ James Dale was[...]le and Loretta W oodard. active in local hospitals, Daughters of the American
The[...]ashington - R. R. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Butch
Hoyt, well known bus[...]ter, Dorothy
Harbor, W ash., and expects to leave in a few days for his Jameson (Hamilton); five[...]Ricker, Memorial services were Dec. 28 in Missoula.
W alter Needham, Earl Davis, Isaac Dale[...]the
who will secure work either under Mr. Hoyt or in the woods. family and may be sent to Brian Ja[...]406 /363 -3026.
manufacture and other timber used in war work and it is
expected to last for the cours[...]Information from their marriage license # 618 in the age; short; medium build; light brown[...]Isaac colored hair.
James Dale of Camas Prairie, Mt.; 22 years of age born
Centralia, Illinois to[...]904 Centralia, Marion, Illinois
McNeeley of Camas Prairie, Mt.; 18 years of age born to Hillary[...]Information from their marriage license # 599 in the
Mae Graves and Robert Gravelle.[...]ard Cameron and
Isaac and Annella Dale resided in Thompson Falls in the Maude McEvers; he had not been previousl[...]Ike died Aug. 14, 1973 with burial Aug. 17, 1973 in the Loretta W ooster; she had not been marri[...]nella married the second time to Albert DuMontier in Adams, Justice of the Peace. W itnesses: Lo[...]d Dec. 17, 2002 Hamilton, Mt. with burial
Dec. 28 in Missoula, Mt.[...]g as a lodger with
She was born Jan. 22, 1904, in Plains, daughter of Ben and Dean Carruthers and sisters; that she is teacher in the Public
Eva McNeeley. Schools.
She went to school in Camas Prairie and lived in the area
until marrying Isaac "Ike" Dale in 1922. They lived and Isaac Jasper Dalo
worked in Thompson Falls, Martin Creek, Hot Springs,[...]18 W orld W ar I draft card noted the
Ike died in 1973.[...]Mt.;
Annella married Albert DuMontier of Arlee in 1980, and 19 years of age; born April 24, 1899; lumberman working at
they made their home in Missoula. She dearly loved th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (337)[...]Physician and Surgeon - Has located in Thompson Falls to
M. & Mrs. Dalton had the follo[...]In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]that she had
hunting trip with Al Dalton: we went in there afoot and six children with four li[...]I M ary E. Danforth
went in to Libby Creek from the head of Vermillion Creek,[...]Danforth - At the residence of John W illis in Thompson
W eekly Montanian Dec. 13, 1895 - Fran[...]Oscar Bocknert of Kendrick, Idaho. - also in July 21, 1896[...]Hartman Basye. Both of his parents were born in Missouri according
to W arm Springs asylum.[...]ld be Beale?) In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]n. Her parents Co., Oregon; now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.;
were born in Missouri.[...]er NH, mother born Vt.; wife Mary now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt. - married
A. 39 years of age, born Ill, parents born in Indiana; Aug. 5, 1900 by W . C. A[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (338)[...]nd Agnes. His siblings works; that he served in W orld W ar I.
were: 1] Richard L. born July 17,[...]Hugh O. Daniels joined the American Legion in
Mildred; 3] Howard; 4] Laura; 5] Elmer.[...]Clarence’s parents bought F. W inn’s place in Belknap in he noted that he resided in Thompson.
1926 from Branson, moving his family to this area where
Clarence attended schools in Belknap and W hitepine. Edward C. Danis
Probably graduating from high school in Thompson Falls, The 1917 Thompson Falls[...]on Robbery Charges - D. Danvers, who in 1914 and 1915
He enlisted into the Navy Oct. 14, 1943 at Thompson lived in Thompson Falls, Noxon, Perma, Paradise and
Falls[...]Oct. 23, 1945 Bremerton, W A., elsewhere in the county and served 30 days inin the logging camp of John
1945 - Coming and Goings[...]ls F. McKay and for two weeks was held in the county jail as a
were in town Monday. Mr. Daniels was recently discharged[...]7th, 1915,
from the Navy. He saw a lot of action in the Pacific was placed under arrest Tuesday in Pocatello, Idaho on a
including Okinawa. They plan to make their home in charge of being in a plot to rob a bank, and also implicated
Spokane. in the robbery of a saloon.
(They later lived in a trailer house at the west end of The story of his arrest as published in the daily papers,
Thompson Falls.)[...]as he can secure a house. Mr. he was arrested in Anaconda and was turned loose for lack
Daniels ha[...]of evidence. He told how the stolen money was hid in stove
5, lying just north of town, and will make the product into pipe in his house before he was arrested for the holdup.[...]d as an
Hugh Daniels was born about 1897 Kansas City Missouri accomplice in the bank robbery plot. Montweller, it is
to Merton W . Daniells (born in Minn) and Lura M. Harris alleged furnished[...]E. H. Darling
Their marriage certificate # 858 in Sanders County The Sanders County Le[...]H. Pearsall. License noted that they both resided in shall be needed, arrived here Tuesday from Por[...]will assist as an expert and assistant in the supervision of the
previously married:[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (339)[...]ling.
his father was born Illinois and his mother in Missouri. The June 5 th, 1917 W orld W[...]t - News of Local
such goods as are usually found in an up to date jewelry Interest - G. A. Davies, who is in the Aviation section of the
store. He will not remain here himself but will leave in United States army, stopped here Monday f[...]of Darling family, he being their brother-in-law. Mr. Davies is
the Davenport store.[...]us that Mr. Darling is a graduate, wife in Spokane.
licensed optician, an experienced jewele[...]#90-90 Second W ard Thompson Falls
and installed in the Herriott building and Mr. Darling T[...]of his first
than Monday. Mr. Darling is putting in a complete stock marriage and she was 21[...]he stated that he had never served in any war.
wholesale value.[...]and who has R. C. McLanahan, state official in behalf of Governor
opened the jewelry store in the Herriott building. Cooney that[...]Mr. Darling is conducting his vendorship in connection
operation on the remaining portion of[...]ing has been
previously been operated upon. He is in St. Luke’s hospital engaged in the jewelry business in Thompson Falls ever
of Spokane and latest reports[...]Earl Davis assisted him in the arrangement of shelves and
Power City jewelers Dec. 25, 1914 - 1915 Thompson Falls[...]rling to get started on routine and other matters in
June 25, 1915 - page 4 - Mrs. H. C. Snipes and yo[...]. Snipes is a The prices quoted are not high in comparison with the
sister of Mrs. Darling and lives in Spokane. prices prevailing ge[...]r aged bonded whiskey 16 years old. Gin
the Power City Jewelry received a wire from his partner,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (340)[...]urant.) in Plains and that the happy couple went through her[...]ne, W ash. He is not listed in the 1917 Polk directory.
Sanders County Indepen[...], 1863 Osnabruck
formerly of Thompson Falls, died in a Spokane hospital last Centre, Stormont Co.,[...]rook Nicolas
Saturday. Funeral services were held in Spokane with Daugherty and Catherine He[...]herine M. 1865; 7] Henry
operated a jewelry store in this community until a couple of Murchison Sept[...]treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Darling had many friends in this born in Osnabruck (Osenbrook) Centre, Stormont Co.,
secti[...]inona Aug. 19, 1908. (All the children were born in
Falls, Mt. McLean & Daxon, Props. - Genuine Goods[...]ednesday and has accepted a position as born in Clarks Fork, Idaho.).
bartender at Ed. Florin’s[...]inted forest guard on May 1, and is expected here in a
Nov. 8, 1912 - page 3 - James Darwin (Cottontop[...]ard Brocklin died April 12, 1910 with burial in the Clarks
hotel.[...]Saunders and Alden Bailey have become associated in the Succumbs at City Hospital - Last Tuesday evening at the
sawmill business to be known as the Cotton Top Lumber City hospital, the death of Brocklin Daugherty of Clar[...]old timers of this section and some time ago
seen in operation just across the river at any time durin[...]Mr. Daugherty had been in the hospital but a few days
The 1913 Thompson[...]s Polk directory states he is a having been in the Clarkfork country for several years past.
civ[...]es at a time. He has carried on this line of work in a
Nov. 5, 1915 - page 3 - James Darwin has purcha[...]t few years taking camping
interest of Fred Jones in the lease of the skating rink, and outfi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (341)[...]Memorial services will be held at the family plot in the
Bonner Co., Idaho to Gordon Daugherty and Jos[...]Coeur d’Alene is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can
Some of Gordon’s early history was told in his father’s be sent to the charity of do[...]c. 24, 1925 page He was born Feb. 5, 1898, in Clark Fork to Gordon and
6 col 1 - Gordon Daughar[...]t Service
days. He came to Clarksfork and settled in 1888, where he for 31 years in western Montana and northern Idaho forests.
married Mrs. Josephine Proctor, who survives him. There In the 1930s’ he was the superintendent of various[...]m are living Mrs. Conservation Corps Camps in Region I. During W orld W ar
Fern Slavens, Gordon[...]Jane Forest as timber management officer in 1963. Following his
McMarten, all of Ottawa, Cana[...]he worked as a consultant for the Rocky
He was in the mercantile and hotel business in Clarksfork Mountain Lumber Co. of Columbia Fa[...]Masonic AF & Am Lodge in Libby, Mont., and the Modern
Of late years he h[...]umbia
many friends and neighbors of the community in which he Falls and Dr. Duane A. Daugharty[...]icia A.
On the day of his death he had been out in the timber with Hansen of Kalispell: sister Et[...]time he
was seen alive. On failure to arrive home in the evening, Josephine[...]states that
to the bereaved family and with tears in saddened eyes we W alter David is the manag[...]Dept.
He was buried in the Clarksfork cemetery on Thursday, Th[...]. Before returning he will visit his
who assisted in the final rites and closing ceremonies. mother who resides in that state.
The Sanders County Independent Ledg[...]s following: W alter Adolph David residing in Thompson
in charge at Camp F. 41 at the Big Bend between St.[...]e: Kate Myra Conklin;
Gordon jr’s mother died in 1928 with burial in the Clarks 2413 Johnson St. Seattle, W a.; ta[...]anders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
burial in the Clarks Fork cemetery,.[...]of Local
Newspaper obituary, May 3, 1988 found in the Bonner Interest - Mrs. W alt[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (342)[...]James C. Davidson joined the American Legion in
The veterans burial records held in the Sanders County Thompson Falls, Mt. as[...]l carrier US; died June and laborer residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.
11, 1931 burial in Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]Elliott celebrated her 12th birthday at her home in Information from their marriage lic[...]is to W illiam Davidson
Sept. 13, 1907 - Teachers in the Thompson school system: and Celina Cun[...]on page 3 col 3 - Married - both parties residing in
Filed - W . R. Davidson to Grace D. Prongua 8-24-[...]farmer.
Grace Prongua died in 1972 with burial in the Plains Sanders County Signal Feb.[...]Mt. was in Plains Saturday from Thompson looking after a[...]Davidson and son The family remained in this town until 1909 when he
arrived here Saturda[...]yesterday for the Modoc Valley in California, where near
Bieber, in Cassen county, near to where other Thompson[...]ames R. Davidson went with her daughter-in-law, intending to see
Davidson and Lula. her safely landed in California and as she put it herself “to
1930[...]. stock in a car on Tuesday to be shipped to Bieber, California
In the Thompson Falls school records of 1937 their[...]Mr. Davidson intends locating in the immediate vicinity of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (343)in his new location. Complications developed lat[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday operate in the effort to save his life. For a time it seemed[...]way February 17th.
his parents and sister. Jim is in partnership with E. H. The funeral ser[...]e Methodist church
Dowell, formerly of this place in a big cattle and hay ranch on W ednesday whe[...]who knew him. Interment was made in the local cemetery
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]nd will start the latter part of whom reside in Thompson Falls.
the month for Thompson Falls. He[...]The Ledger joins with their many friends in extending to
again in the valley, after an absence of seven years. The trip the sorrowing relatives, our sincere sympathy in their
will be made by auto.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
in this vicinity. Mr. Davidson, who returned from Ca[...]he power company Tuesday. He is a
all of his life in the immediate neighborhood of his new ne[...]e: Lula Davidson of Thompson Falls; summer in town.
medium height; medium build; blue colored e[...]James died Feb. 17, 1919 and was buried Feb. 1919 in Orin Davidson was about.
the W ildro[...]The veterans burial records held in the Sanders County
(Taken from his obit. Sander[...]re they State Soldiers Home, burial in same place cemetery.
remained for a year and then moved to Butte, Montana.
In 1882 the family moved to the Bitter Root Valley w[...]Rene Duane Davidson
they lived for two years, and in 1884 the family came to Rene Duane Dav[...]on Falls where the father of the deceased engaged in The Sept. 11th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft[...]g; Rene? Duane Davidson of Thompson Falls, Mt.;
In October 17, Mr. Davidson sold his property in 33 years of age; born Jan.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (344)[...]ding along with the hay and
two years and grew up in Illinois. grain st[...]home. It was brought under control. The damage to
in Hancock Co., Illinois. They had 1] James R., born[...], the Davidson family was farmer.
living in Butte, Mont., in 1882. Sanders[...]lls, Mt. Friday
W illiam and his family arrived in Thompson in 1884, Sept. 5, 1913 - W . R. Davidson[...]ipt of the message was on his way
Document held in the Missoula County Courthouse, to[...]tated, but it is thought by his family here to be in
Frank H. W oody - W e the undersigned committee o[...]agree and bind Dowell, who was a partner in a big ranch with James
ourselves to accept in lieu of cash in settlement with you for Davidson.
monies advan[...]provided said due bills or certificates are used in has spent the past month visiting with his s[...]H. Dowell who was a partner in the big cattle ranch with
W eekly Montanian Apr[...]915 & 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory stated
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]he was a farmer, apparently retiring from farming in
Mt. (June 1) he stated that he immigrated to the United 1917.
States in 1858 (42 years ago) and that he is naturalized; t[...]Salina is recorded in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk
He was listed in the 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory. di[...]ing won the election over W . E. Nippert and
that city 27 years ago and has not visited his home[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (345)[...]lis Island the following was
to the United States in 1854 and is naturalized; that he is obtained[...]cotland - arrived
unemployed and has never served in any war. Ellis Island April 2[...]sgow on The Columbia - has $40.00 - going to
1931 in the W ildrose cemetery Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]ited States May 5, 1904 at Ellis Island, New York City,
W ed. July 22, 1931 front page - Obituary of Mrs[...]w York.
Davidson - Salina Ann Cunningham was born in Carthage, He was naturalized and given[...]mber 1, 1856 and spent her girlhood with her in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls, Mont. Peter
parents in Hancock County, Illinois, where she was married[...]hildren born of this union, James R., passed away in The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk director[...]eath. She moved with the family to Thompson Falls in He is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
1884, where she has[...]Both have been working int the Tamarack mine in the Coeur
W ed. March 7, 1934 - Local Happenings[...]1916 - front page col 5 - Alex Davie, who is
been in a coma, and we understand that no one is allowed to employed at the Interstate mine in the Coeur d’Alenes, came
see him. His daughter,[...]uch following: Alexander Davie residing in Heron, Mt.; 27 years
better. Sunday he was taken[...]s that Alex along with A. J. Kline and Emil Gavin
in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, with the[...]Blk 18; Lots 16-22 Blk 74: page 7 col 1 - In May of 1920 Alex “Scottie’ Davie and
thompson[...]Ruler of Great Britain; he stated that he resided in Alex married Dorothy E. Miner June 9, 1934[...]mbia” liner part of the Anchor Line and arrived in Dorothy had been previously married to[...]le Miner May
age; a miner; light complexion; 5'8" in height; 185 pounds; 26, 1923 Miliken, Colo.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (346)[...]nager. She sewed
Alexander died 1944 with burial in the Noxon cemetery. beautiful clothes, coo[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday She enjoyed traveling in her RV and camping at her families
Sept. 26, 1913[...]of Sprague, Clark Fork river front park in Montana. She leaves her love
W ash., arrived here yesterday to accept the position of forever brimming in the hearts of her husband, children
assistant to Paul Tyson who is in charge of the gents’ Kathy Davies - Cra[...]six great
June 5, 1914 - page 3 - Al Davies clerk in the dry goods and grandchildren and great - gra[...]sister Louise Mathiesen (Hans); her brothers - in - laws;
Decoration day. His mother is buried in one of the Spokane Dick Davies (Karen), Bill[...]life
Nov. 20, 1914 - page 3 - A. C. Davies, clerk in the men’s will be held at noon on October[...]- Marriage - both parties reside in Thompson Falls, Mt. -[...]ordon, Arden married Eleanor Olson in 1934 and they had two
(Cheryl); 4] Richard, (Barb[...]hompson Falls, a smoke jumper. His burial was in the City Cemetery,
Mt., to Theodore R. Morket and Stella G[...]was born Feb. 19, 1911 Sandpoint, Idaho to
burial in the Loon Lake Cemetery, Loon Lake, W ash.[...]n. He came to the United States as a
September 25 in the care of her family after courageously yo[...]ristina, and bring her to his new home. Nels came
in Thompson Falls, Montana on October 1 st 1936. She[...]903 and
graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1954 and worked as a sawyer for the Humb[...]ompany Mill
went on to Kinman Business University in Spokane where until his death at the age[...]els, Eleanor’s parents, had the following
still in high school, she met and fell in love with a young children: 1] Emery; 2] Roy;[...]rt; 5] Elanor.
forest service employee camped out in her small western Christina was born about 1883 Sweden
Montana town. Three years later, in March of 1955 after Christina died Dec. 12, 1950 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
four years of dating and long[...]where she was residing with Eleanor. Burial was in the
and Jim Davies eloped to Coeur d’Alene whil[...]and
leave from the Marine Corps. They first lived in Hawaii, Nels.
then later Tacoma, Seattle, D[...]his family came to Thompson Falls from
Kent, all in W ashington State; Seville, Spain, Oak Rid[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (347)[...]f woods work and dealing She attended school in Sandpoint and after graduating high
with men.[...]school, attended Kinman Business College in Spokane,
Arden Sr. died Feb. 5, 1996 at the age of 87 years in Ariz. W ash. Returning to Sandpoint, she went to work in an
He was buried May 16th in the City Cemetery, Thompson attorney’s office.[...]L. Davis - Mesa, Ariz - Former Thompson In 1934 she and Arden Davis were married in Sandpoint.
Falls Lumber Company manager Arden L.[...]ey were parents of two children, Diane and Arden. In
Polson and Mesa, Ariz., died of natural causes Mo[...]moved to Thompson Falls, where they
Feb. 5, 1996 in a Mesa hospital. l[...]. Church, and Thompson Falls W oman’s Club, in which she
9, in Mesa.[...]wling, and was always ready to volunteer her help in the
Davis at Redondo, W ash. The family had a ran[...]any years the Davises
to Long Lake Lumber Company in Spokane. It was through spent winters in Mesa, Ariz., where they enjoyed many
this busines[...]t became acquainted friends and activities in the retirement community.
with his lifelong emplo[...]her husband, Arden, and her son Arden Jr., she
In 1933, he moved to Sandpoint, Idaho to work in a horse- was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers,
logging[...]Emery, Roy, Vernoy, and Robert Olson.
company in northern Idaho.[...]survived by her daughter Diane and husband Rich
In 1934, Arden and Eleanor Olson were married at[...]ush of Flagstaff, Ariz., Tracy Graham of
who died in 1966 and Diane. Redondo Beach, Calif.; Tara (Graham) Van Niman of
In 1945, Arden moved with the Pack River Company[...]emi-retired from the sawmill position and was put in charge A memorial service for Eleanor will be held at 10 a.m.
of acquiring logs for all the mills. In 1973 he moved to Saturday, May 15th at Our Savior Lutheran Church in
Polson to become manager of Pack River Company’[...]The family suggest that memorials be sent in her name to
Since retiring, Arden and Eleanor h[...]ders Arthur ‘Art’ A. Davis was born in 1939 to Roy Davis and
County 4-H program and many[...]esa, Ariz.; a Art married Gale E. Brauer in 1959 and they had the
daughter, Diane graham and[...]Thompson Falls resident Arthur A. Davis,
services in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]s - Former Thompson Falls Art was born in Missoula, the youngest of four siblings to
and Polson resident Eleanor Davis died April 21, 2004 in W ilhelmina (Kline) and Roy Davis in 1939. Art was raised
Sedona, Ariz. in East Missoula and attended Central Grade School.[...]ristine four years of high school were spent in Thompson Falls
Olson in Sandpoint, Idaho. Both parents had emigrated from where the graduated in 1958.
Sweden and that heritage was always importa[...]fter graduation he met and married Gale E. Brauer in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (348)[...]Springs, Mont. There was a short announcement in the
born. He enjoyed attending numerous Frenchtow[...]Springs were married. Delbert, who is a sergeant in the
smooth dancer.[...]ck driver for BN Transport from 1962 corps in the Aleutians, is a son of Earl Davis of Thompson[...]to poor health he retired Thompson Falls, Mt.
in 2000 after 25 years of dedicated service.[...]fficiated by Edw L. W ollaston,
He was preceded in death by both parents. Surviving Justi[...]oula, Mt. (Olitilax Loeken as her godmother and
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Art’s Tom Holland as her godfather on her[...]ot Springs
services were to be held at the Garden City Funeral Home officiating at the dedicatio[...]was a baby
p.m. An ice cream social will be held in Art’s memory and mother and child mo[...]Apparently Del married the second time as in the[...]2] Karlene (____Carlton). Thompson River in 1944. He spent the rest of his life
Christine m[...]ime, this time to ____ working either in the woods or with one of the local
Burlingame and they reside in Milton- Freewater, Ore. sawmills. (Del[...]n Field, Tenn. (He also at 2 p.m. at the City Cemetery. Shrider’s Funeral Home of
served with[...]attained the rating of Staff Sergeant Plains is in charge of arrangements. (City Cemetery
serving mainly in Seward, Alaska. He was discharged Dec. Th[...]Mt. His service record on Feb. 22.)
file in the Sanders County Courthouse Vol 1 - page 1. He was born Aug. 11, 1919 in Thompson Falls and was an
Del married Frances[...]Air Force veteran of W orld W ar II. He worked in the lumber
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (349)[...]e
He married Alice Vera Hennessey Dec. 25, 1911 in commissary department of a large lo[...]le b/d: Harbor, W ash., and expects to leave in a few days for his
June 1912 Fraternal Cemetery,[...]who will secure work either under Mr. Hoyt or in the woods.
Information from their marriage record # 118 in Sanders The job is that of taking out spru[...]ard manufacture and other timber used in war work and it is
Davis of Thompson, Mt., white;[...]y took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. In the early part of 1930s’ Earl and Alice were di[...]gerald officiating. in 1934 and moved to Hot Springs, Mt. Sometime in the
Alice Vera Hennessey was born Aug. 10, 1894[...]rma, came home Saturday May 21 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The graduates
and reports[...]The infant son of M&M Earl Davis her home in Thompson Falls of a heart attack.
died Saturday n[...]ome here. Interment took place She was born in W allace, Ida., Aug. 10, 1894, but had
Sunday und[...]es of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah resided in Sanders county most of her life.
lodges.[...]ral services tentatively set for Friday at 2 p.m. in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (350)[...]Falls, Montana

Thompson Falls. Burial will be in the Thompson Falls city Falls in 1928. He died in 1932. She then married Earl H.
cemetery. Davis in Thompson Falls.
Earl married the second time to[...]rried and divorced - married to serving in the Pacific Theater in W orld W ar II.
Carrie Turk of Thompson Falls, Mt[...]age The family suggested that tributes be in the form of
born Eaton, Ohio to Fred Strodbeck (d[...]retired from the last of numerous positions held in the
Davis).[...]es May 26, 1919.; 4] Spry, alert and in good health except for some aches in his
Margaret (Dan Disbrow).[...]is known to many of his friends, lives alone in his modest
W ed. July 3, 1935 - Earl Davis and Mr[...]riday, June 28th. They motored there Born in Erie, Pa. Jan. 11, 1883, Earl first came west with
in a new Ford coupe, the groom’s present to the bride. his parents in 1888. The family stayed in Great Falls about
M&M Davis spent Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives in 10 months and then moved to Nebraska where[...]their Earl again returned to Montana and in 1905 came to
childrens’ names and birth dates.[...]g year - 1906 -
Funeral services were held Monday in Kalispell for Harry that the election was[...]Strodtbeck died Missoula County.
Thursday in Kalispell. He operated a cattle ranch near[...]of his time reading and
years ago. He had resided in the area since 1890. playing solita[...]W hy did Chief Davis first decided to settle in Thompson
was able to grow and sell her seedlings.[...]n point,” recalls Davis. “W hen we
her burial in the W ild Rose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]arrie Davis, 75 - Funeral His first job in Thompson Falls was in a sawmill owned by
services were conducted Saturday in the Community Ed Donlan, one of the[...]pson Falls Lumber Co. mill, near
W ednesday night in a Hot Springs hospital. The Rev. Lobell the vicinity of the town’s water wells in the old golf course
Bennett officiated and burial was in the W ild Rose Cemetery area. Later, Earl star[...]the hospital Sept. 27 after Fire Dept. in 1934. The first fire fighting crew was for[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (351)[...]After W es and Evelyn were married, they lived in Forsyth,
He also served several years on the City Council. Mt., where they had a small[...]continued to serve until his medical discharge in about 1944.
not his decision to make.[...]Evelyn were able to save enough to start thinking
cut of clipping).[...]Missoula, Mt., where
Earl died 1973 with burial in the Thompson Falls Fraternal W es found work.[...]ters to college and
is buried a baby noted as his in lot # 12. they knew they couldn’t do it on what W es was making in[...]W es’s younger brother owned a Gambles Store in Iowa
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Fr[...]The boys are skilled hunters and trappers In January of 1946 they loaded their possessions into a
so look out for a drop in fur next spring. moving van[...]hine, John joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
made a trip to Butte Saturday to visit his wife.[...]chant/ real estate agent ; wife Evelyn M.; served in the
operating a prospecting drill for the Thompso[...]14th FA Brigade; entered the service Nov. 1, 1940 in
company for the past few months, has completed hi[...]Missoula;
and left on No. 3 Saturday for his home in Memphis, Tenn. Joined the Legion in Hellgate, Mt. Post #27, transferred to
He is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk Thompso[...]at 100th birthday Sunday.
present residing in Thompson Falls, are the parents of a Mrs. Moore visited the Davis family in Thompson Falls
daughter born May 3.[...]Mrs. Davis’ sister, Miss Helen Moore in Plymouth. Also at
John W esley & Evelyn A[...]Mrs. W ayne L. Moore of W alled Lake, Mich., and
Iowa to Gillette Gervaise Davis and Helen Graham. John[...]nd Evelyn moved to Calif. where they were engaged in
John married Evelyn Alice Moore Oct. 26, 1929 R[...]al estate at Pacific Grove, Calif. Their business in
Oak, Michigan and they had two daughters: 1] Evel[...]Oct. 18, 1930 Forsyth, Mt.; 2] Helen Lucia in the Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Th[...]Kern Moore and Lucy Lavinia W es died in Sept. 1964, Pacific Grove, Ca., he was buried
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (352)[...]and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

in the Veterans Cemetery, San Bruno, Calif. The foll[...]s left to accompany his mother
is the article ran in the local newspaper - “Sanders County to Pen[...]& Betty Davis
John W esley (W es) Davis, 62, died in a hospital Monday Richard ‘Dick’ Davis was born 1913.
evening near his home in Pacific Grove, Calif. Funeral Betty G.[...]Dick died 1991 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
Mr. and Mrs. Davis and[...]th girls graduated from
the local High school and in 1957 M&M Davis moved to[...]sold the meat for 8 cents per pound.
Survivors in addition to the widow, Evelyn, are the two
daught[...]) Davis
Hansen, Redding, Calif; two brothers, one in Calif and one Tillie Strodtbeck was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Fred
in Olympia. Strodbeck and Fredericka.
Evelyn died in March of 1985 Redding, Ca., and was T[...]is and they had the following
buried next to W es in the Veterans Cemetery, San Bruno, daughter:[...]rs. Davis, the former Tillie Strodtbeck, was born in
medium height; medium build; blue colored eyes; d[...]well died Sept. 30, 1991 with burial Oct. 4, 1991 in the Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct.
City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]away Oct. 22, 2008 at Regency at the Park in College Place,
Otis Davis[...]lost Mrs. Davis was born April 7, 1917 in Eureka, Mont., the

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (353)[...]he grew furniture?
up and attended school in Eureka. After her graduation from The Sande[...]gh school, she attended the university of Montana in Aug. 7, 1908 - In St. Paul on Monday July 27, occurred the
Missoula, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Education marriage of Miss Myrtle Moore of Scranton, Iowa and E. C.
with minors in Latin and chemistry. She then began teaching[...]r of Thompson’s barber shop. The
home economics in Hot Springs, then Eureka and finally wed[...]ile teaching school at Hot at Scranton, Iowa.
Springs and the couple were married in Seattle, W ash., on The happy couple arriv[...]day. They brought
June 20, 1942. The couple lived in Thompson Falls for 40 with them Mr. Day’[...]er mother, has been cared for by
judging at fairs in sewing, cooking and home economics Mr. Day’s parents at Glidden, Iowa.
projects. The Davis’s continued living in Thompson Falls Their home coming was cel[...]the past season has been a lively one in the Bitter Root
Burlingame of Milton - Freewater,[...], Ore., Karlene Carlton of Sand He is also in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory as a
Diego[...]May 7, 1909 - Mrs. Jas Moore of Lanesboro, Iowa, the
She was preceded in death by five brothers. mother[...]the finest collection ever seen in town. E. C. Day, (the
Elm[...]iday
Elmer came to Thompson Falls from Glidden, Iowa to Joe Nov. 25, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. E. C.[...]old home in Iowa last Friday by the serious illness of her
The S[...]me here from Stevensville, has many friends in Glidden who gladly welcome her back.
where they v[...]n and will stay about two She will begin work in school and her many school mates
months before pr[...]glad to have her back again with them. - Glidden (Iowa)
returning to their home in Iowa. Graphic.
The Sa[...]nday night for Glidden, Friday from Scranton, Iowa, where she spent the winter
Iowa where he will be married, unless all his friends[...]onsidering re- large ground floor rooms in the new Donlan business block,
entering the ranks of the benedicts, for he has completed and in which he will conduct a two-chair barber s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (354)[...]ia. Notice - Rev. W . Friend Day, Priest in charge.
The 1913 lists him as barber and pool[...]- female - birth - Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Day. - also in the Sept. Day administered sacrament and held s[...]Day, Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 1, 1936 - Injured in Auto W reck -
Friday morning, an eight pound daughter. Mrs. Day is in the Reverend Friend Day was unable to hold C[...]here Sunday as he had planned on account of being in a car
well.[...]nto the rail of a bridge, smashing the car
chairs in his shop this week, making five chairs in all. He badly.
states that in a short time he will have two more barbers here
a[...]ountain - E. C. Day installed a
new soda fountain in his place of business this week and will[...]The veterans burial records held in the Sanders County
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]g his household
furniture for sale and will leave in a short time with his Harold G. & Lucille (Jones) Dean
family for Iowa. He will then take a trip to Pensacola and[...]visited her brother County Attorney Harold Dean in
Sept. 4, 1914 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Day l[...]addock’s husband is the manager of
on No. 2 for Iowa. Mr. Day will leave about October 15 for a chain store in Tacoma.
Florida to look over some land on the Cho[...]h Bjerke - W hen I first came to
dated Armstrong, Iowa, announces their safe arrival at their T.F.,[...]Falls, Mt. Friday fresh out of Law school in Missoula, was elected. He was
June 18, 1915 - pag[...]Day instructs still there when I left late in 1937, but later took a job with
the Ledger to be[...]him at St. Croix Falls, ACM, I think, in Great Falls. He married a teacher in
W isconsin. His friends in Thompson Falls will be pleased to Thompson Falls.
know that he is engaged in business there and doing well. Plainsman, Plains, Mt. - Thur. June 11, 1936 - County
He is not in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]d this week by Revillo, S. D., were married in Spokane last Saturday, June
W . H. Needham from M[...]Mrs. Dean has taught English and Dramatics in the
here.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (355)[...]arried at the
graduated from the high school here in 1921 and took his age of 18 years; widowe[...]e: Sidney (son) 18 years old Canada, parents born in
has no opposition.[...]England.
The Plainsman joins their many friends in extending Sidney graduated from Thompson Falls High School in
congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy[...]931. He went on to attend Montana School of Mines in
prosperous married life.[...]Mexico School of Mines, Socorro in 1937. He became a
J. E.[...]nited States citizen as he entered the U. S. Army in 1942.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]Phil Steinberner of Missoula spent 16, 1943 in Houston, Texas. They had 1] Steve (Nancy); 2]
the first of the week here, visiting his brother-in-law, J. E. Sidney (Pauline of Butte); 3] Margie[...]s, was
1955 page 7 - Deputy Sheriff Says Innocent In Gunplay recently promoted to the grade of major in the Organized
Case - Thompson Falls (AP) - Deputy[...]anti-aircraft unit. Major de Barathy is a
assault in the room of Justice J. L. Adams.[...]mining engineer for the Mountain Con Mine Butte in
accusing Dean of shooting Alden Dubia, about 30. Mexico.
Dubia appeared in justice court W ednesday on a stretcher Sid retired from the Anaconda Company (ARCO) in 1971.
and testified briefly. He said that he and[...]s, Dubia S. Army Reserve as a Lt. Colonel in 1971.
threw them back, he said, and then the shoo[...]ught surveying (plains and underground for
wounds in the left leg above the knee and the right leg abo[...]Sidney A. deBarathy died Dec. 25, 2000 in Bend, Oregon
Deardorff, general foreman for the railroad signal company, with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
who has been here for the past year in charge of the section 23 plot #20.
in[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 4,
home in Rochester, Minn. Monday evening. He will stop at[...]Jan. 2, 2001 at W ayrynen-Richards Funeral Home in Butte.
given a farewell “Get Away” party at t[...]24, 1918 - page eight - News of Local buried in the Fraternal Cemetery in Thompson Falls. (Sec.
Interest - Edgar Florin has[...]Floyd E. & Gladys E. (M cCrea) Decker
killed in action in France recently. The young man made his Floyd E. Decker was born.
headquarters in Thompson Falls for about a year and was[...]g. 25, 1902 Thompson
Sid was born June 26, 1911 in Trochu, Alberta Canada, to Falls, Mt[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (356)[...]Cemetery. A
Freddie married Alma Eileen Swaney in 1948 and they dinner was held at the S[...]Decker, left recently for a visit to his old home in
morning, Dec. 16, 2006, at the family home. Fredd[...]9.
He graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1938. Lone Star Lodge No. 33 IOOF - On April 5, 1889 a
He lettered in athletics, was student body president and a[...]odge
well-known baseball player, and participated in numerous of Montana to institute a Lodge[...]Lone Star
high school clubs. to joining the Army in 1942, Freddie Lodge #33 of the Internati[...]ows of
worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps in heavy Thompson Falls. The following[...]nt operations. During W orld W ar II, Freddie was in and duly installed as 3rd Degree Charter members. - Mose
the Army Aviation Engineers. He served in Tunisia, Decker.
Naples-Foggia, Rom[...]ay
After the war, he married Alma Eileen Swaney in 1948. Nov. 3, 1905 - Frank Deinhart empl[...]nise, Daniel and Florin’s saloon arrived in Thompson early in the summer
Mary Jean. Freddie and Eileen also car[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs.
he retired at Juneau, Alaska, in 1980. March 31, 1916 -[...]orth Fork of the Jocko River. He was complimented in Bert Delaittre was born March 12, 1872 Littleton, Maine
1980 in the Southeast Empire newspaper of Juneau as an[...]Siblings are:
"expert equipment operator working in such exotic places as 1] Robert Jan. 1870 Ma[...]rt died April 21, 1947 with burial April 24, 1947 in the
Freddie was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Plains cem[...]at) Swaney. Delaittre residing in Thompson Falls about 1 year; wife
He is survive[...]born March 12, 1872 Littleton, Maine;
family home in St. Ignatius; his children, Denise and Gary[...]r, April 21, 1947 with burial April 24th in the Plains
all of St. Ignatius; 15 grandch[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (357)[...]t to work with
- Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - her husband in the woods. A comment was made by an old
Millie Be[...]Bernard died Jan 24, 1979 buried Jan 26 in the City
Jerry Deland Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (The city records state that
The 1890 federal veterans cen[...]was block 40).
mentioned as being in the US Infantry.[...]ith A has practiced the tonsorial art in Thompson Falls for the past
Pick - Two workmen go[...]ed to Tarkio. He plans to
camp Saturday resulting in the arrest of W illiam Delaney, take a course in aviation engineering. His shop was
charge with as[...]Lawrence M ark DeM ars
Delaney is in the county jail. Lawrence Mark DeMars joined the American Legion in
Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1950 and remained a member until
Bernard[...]orn July 20, 1914 Three residing in Thompson Falls; he was a garage operator;
Forks,[...]erwin DeMers was born to Telesphore G. DeMers and
in the Mineral County Courthouse, Superior, Mont. -[...]t., to Bert Macho secured a position in the forest service.
and Verona Dugal - she had no[...]transferred to the forestry office in Missoula. Miss Porter of
W itnesses: Beth Bemes a[...]e 4
Mrs. Bert Macho of Thompson Falls was married in col 1 - Hot Springs News - Mrs[...]by Rev. G. M. McKnight to Bernard is in the infantry at Fort Ord, Cal., and expects to em[...]ridesmaid, Robert DeLong was best man Prairie - W ord has been received of the marriage of Derw[...]DeMers and Miss Norton in Seattle, where they will make
Mr. and Mrs DeLon[...]ne Derwin and his family were living in Seattle in 1964 when
crew and is making arrangements[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (358)[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange sorry to note that Mrs. R. J. DeMers at her home in Missoula
places doing strange things: Jack De Mers is in the Nine has recently suffered a strok[...]1881 Mt., to week to make their home in Missoula. Mr. DeMers will
Telesphore Jacques ‘T[...]remain here, as long as his employment in the relief office
were born in Canada of French ancestry.[...]Mr. DeMers will continue his work here. The girls
in the northern part of Ireland. will start in high school and college.
Sanders County Signal,[...]m Saturday that his wife’s brother,
participate in the Indian gift dance.[...]and Mrs. Robert burial April 7, 1941 in the Missoula City Cemetery,
DeMers have moved into the Pratt cottag[...]W ed. April 9, 1941 - Popular Young W oman died in
page 3 col 3 - Hot Springs News - Mr. Martin Cull[...]that Margaret Dunlop DeMers had died
his brother-in-law, Robert DeMers. The latter met Mr. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. DeMers in
Cullerton at Perma.[...]t Powers, Miss DeMers
parents of a fine boy, born in Missoula. became ill a[...]rd noted the lost strength and vitality in the illness which culminated in
following: Robert James DeMers of Hot Springs, Mt[...]eath.
years of age; born April 11, 1881; merchant in Hot Springs, Funeral services were cond[...]he DeMers family, up until a few years ago, lived in
that Robert was 31 years of age at the time of hi[...]rother
Mineral Mine; and that he has never served in a war. Jack all graduated from the[...]ger, Thompson is now an officer in the U.S. Army. Halvor Ekern and Louis
Falls, Mt.[...]rsonality. Our hearts go out to the DeMers family in this
childrens’ names and birth dates.[...]Feb. 6, 1935 - R. J. Demers will soon have a desk in 19, 1942 in the Missoula cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Larson’s w[...]and in Sanders County. For years they maintained[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (359)[...]#2 Lea
children born in the Flathead valley. His father, T. J.[...]the original Kalispell. 11, 1834 La Prairie, Laprairie, Quebec, Canada to Ludovic
Surviving[...]nela died Dec. 25, 1948 with burial Dec. 29, 1948 in following children: 1] Martinus ‘Martin’ 1858
the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. Co[...]tory, Mt.; 7]
CCC Camp at Swan Lake. He will stay in Thompson Falls Antoine ‘Twin’ 1875[...]ing Jacques; 9] Hector - died Aug. 31, 1889.
in the medical department.[...]Flathead or Pend d’Oreille Indian.
enrolled in the CC through the Forest Supervisor at In 1860 the family was enumerated in the Colville Valley,
Thompson Falls have been re-[...]In 1867, T. J. and his family left Colville for Fren[...]tablished a town. T. J. was successful
university in Missoula: Jack DeMers.[...]”- Army - 6th Armored Division home in Montana so as to start a general store and packin[...]s, Mt. April 8, Jocko township and two in neighboring Idaho. He was one
1942 W ed. - A grad[...]o to the Murray gold
has been promoted to Captain in the U.S. Army at Fort rush just over t[...]Mt.; 3] Corinne A.;
awarded the bronze star medal in connection with operations 4] Mary Alma Josephine; 5] Demers infant.
against the enemy in France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Lea[...]e period July 1944 to March 1945. In the 1880 federal census June 15, 1880 Frenchtown,[...]years of age, Merchant and cattle born in Canada, parents
Missoula were in town last Saturday. Bob is a big heavy both born in Canada; Lea (his wife) 18 years of age born in
fellow, 6ft 2", and weighs a lot. It seems almost[...]1] Alphonsine
before yesterday that he was a boy in high school here. He’s (daughter) born ca 1862 W estern territory (O. A. Robert of
been over in Germany running things. He was also in that Montreal, Canada, married Dec. 1884[...]Servant, born in China.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (360)[...]much improved, and as of a branch store in the Coeur d’Alene country and a short
he exerci[...]fathers. Three daughters being married, two in Montreal and
the latter remained open for entry u[...]Katie Hallet up and using her as Lea died in 1947 Butte, Silver Bow Co., Mt.
a ferry.
The Fr[...]Peleg Demmons
1884 - front page col 5 - $30,000 in a Day - Jack Demers, The Sanders Coun[...]riday
one of the wealthiest merchants and packers in this part of July 12, 1912 - front page -[...]the country, informs us that he saw over $30,000 in gold Power Plant - (article noted) - Peleg Demmons arrived here
dust bought by two Eagle City banks last Sunday. The dust Tuesday to[...]the work of erecting the dam on
is on exhibition in glass jars, each lot separate, and visible to Prospect creek. He is an experienced man in this line.
every one.. They wanted Mr. Demers to[...]rs.
railway here, but he was not prepared to come in for that June 21, 1917 - page 7 - Local[...]s cattle ranch via Horse to an old break in his hip instead of rheumatism. He went to
Plains,[...]swung the boat
J. Demers, which occurred at Butte City, Montana. He had crosswise against the[...]ed toward the falls with all on board.
physicians in that place, and although receiving the best of The small boat attached to the ferry was cut loose by John
medical aid, it was evident from th[...]reached the large boat, the end of the cable in drawing out
Mr. Demers was one of Montana’s e[...]ritory. McDermott and J. Donant jumped in the stern of the skiff
There he had been quite extensively engaged in mining, and swamped it. Stout leaped[...]and general merchandising. Shortly after arriving in the shore, but was drowned before reaching it. King
Missoula county he embarked in the general merchandise attempted to[...]ritish Columbia as far as the Frasier hanging in the water while passing over the falls. Shuck
river. Shortly afterward he engaged in the freighting swam for the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (361)[...]361

pants getting caught in the rigging, he had to kick them off For[...]before he could get on, losing $180, which he had in his Lorraine Morrison, accompanied by Lo[...]mile below the falls, where the last mule it in 1953. It is now being replaced. There was also pi[...]idge, and the Evans Products Particle Board plant in
McDermott was pitched below the drift but mounted[...]passed under Rex and his family lived in Thompson Falls from 1955 to
the railroad bridge,[...]Rex’s three sons attended high school in Thompson Falls.
consignment from W ail & Gerow of[...]Rex and his family moved to Missoula in 1960, where he
John Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight and passengers are and his cre[...]onstructed and managed the King
being transferred in good shape by small boats and loaded Conc[...]e south side of the river. Hugh Kirkendall In 1972, he moved to Portland and became engaged in the
has since bought the road and will at once ri[...]nursery business. His wife, Topsy, passed away in 1991. In
ferry. Gilmer & Sallsbury will put on stages, mai[...]life in Thompson Falls. (Article included a picture of Re[...]following children: Kathy works for the City Hall.
1] Douglas; 2] 2] Hal; 3] Bruce.[...]er volunteer with the Thompson Falls
Topsy died in 1991 Ambulance service, was asked by Dixie Vaught in 1982 to
Rex married Lois Scott Gill in 1996. fill the vacancy[...]Denison, granddaughter Heather Denison, daughter-in-law Mark with remain working for the[...]ison of brakeman - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Portland, Ore., and[...]ere able to attend. Douglas is
retired and living in Mexico. Hal is at sea with the Military[...]olk lists him as a fireman - he
retired and lives in Alaska. is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (362)[...]t the mercantile made W hen Ben retired in 1965 they sold their ranch and bought
vacant by T[...]Slide
week. He and his wife will make their home in the Fred Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]. 4.
the rooms vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Lipjinski, in the Hosts for the celebration were[...]9 The Dicksons were married Feb. 4, 1908 in Perry, Okla.,
- The Ledger noted that Pat Dessent was Band Director for and came to Montana in 1912. They moved to the Trout
the High School Athletic band. Creek area in 1936 and operated a ranch there until 1965[...], Ben Dickson died May 1975 with burial in the W hitepine
hoisting engineer for the Thompson[...]lifford Deyo Hospital in Plains.
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday[...]- Clifford Deyo and son, on Feb. 4, 1908 in Perry, Ok. The couple came to Montana
George Shields, of Thompson Falls, are here for the benefit in August 1913.
of the baths. They expect to stay a[...]He was a member of the Masonic Red Rock Lodge in Red[...]W . T. Dickenson of Tacoma, W ashington, a in the W hitepine Cemetery with Shrider Funeral Home[...]mpson, stopped off here to visit old Plains in charge.
friends on Monday. Mr. Dickenson worked f[...]ee years before leaving here fourteen 27, 1977 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
years ag[...]of a few Thompson Falls, were conducted in Billings Thursday
months when they came to Thompson. Mr. Dickenson is afternoon and in the Trout Creek Community Church
proprietor of a meat market of his own in Tacoma. He found Saturday with the Rev. Gay[...]provements since fourteen here. Burial was in the W hite Pine Cemetery under the
years ago.[...]direction of the Shrider Funeral Home in Plains.[...]Mrs. Dickson died Tuesday of last week in Billings.
Ben Brockholt & M ary Gano Dickson She was born Aug. 11, 1888 in Lockspring, Mo. She
Ben Brockholt Dickson was bo[...]taught school at the Otto Indian School in Red Rock, Okla.
was James Leonard (Duff); sister Grace Postelwait. In 1908 she married Ben Dickson at Perry, Okla.
Ben[...]a. The couple moved to St. Ignatius in 1913. In 1914 they
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (363)[...]363

moved to Pompeys Pillar and in 1936 to Trout Creek. moved her family into the cookhouse and for the next two
Dickson retired in 1965. years c[...]en every day. They later
After her husband died in 1975 she moved to Ballantine. purchased the[...]e, Thompson Falls; a son, W hile living in Hot Springs, W innie worked for Dr.
Benny C. Dick[...]Mrs. Dorothy Helmer, Dutch was killed in a logging accident at Thompson Falls
Missouri; 12[...]24 great grandchildren and four Lumber Company in 1964.
great - great grandchildren.[...]Community College. In 1966 she ran for Clerk of Court of
B[...]s County and served as clerk until her retirement in
Benny C. Dickson was born Nov. 11, 1914 Custer,[...]ickson and Mary G. In 1969 she married Robert R. VanDerhoff and moved t[...]here she has lived since.
to the Trout Creek area in 1936. W innifred[...]42, Missoula, Mt., and 9, 2001 at her home in Plains of natural causes. Her funeral
served in the 112th Signal Rad. Int Co. as a Tech. Sergeant[...]h with
(Communications Chief). His company served in the South the Rev. Joel Banham officiating and burial was in the
Pacific, Northern Soloman Isle and Luzon. He[...]five children - 1] fireman.
Johnny (who died in an automobile accident in 1971), 2] He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Jerry (Rochelle), 3][...]a child she moved with her family to Trout Creek in Sept. 3, 1915 - page 2 col 2 - W alter Deit[...]Creek and was graduated Al Schroller, arrived in Thompson Falls Monday from his
from Thompson Falls High School in 1945. She moved to home in Elgin, Illinois, and will remain in this city. Mr.
Seattle to work at Boeing and, after the war[...]mpany. employment in this city at his chosen vocation, will assist
In 1954, Benny started working for Oliver & Oliver[...]George Diffenbaugh
Benny and Anna were married in a private ceremony Oct. The Sanders Cou[...]Thompson
16, 1948 at the home of Pastor Edworthy in Plains. Their Falls, Mt. W ed. Feb. 5, 1936[...]orge L. Diffenbaugh of Los Angeles, Calif., filed in the
Edna.[...]lville, W ash., the John Dill was mentioned in the newspaper in Dec. 5, 1894.
second of six children of John and[...]- Thompson
W innie married Harry Russell Diehl in 1932. Dutch and Falls, Missoula Co., Mt. - John H. Dillaburgh; private in Co
W innie made their home in Colville and later moved to A 22 & 29 Min[...]ered the service Jan. 30, 1863;
Sandpoint, Idaho. In 1945 the family moved to Camas discharged Oct. 1865; served 2 years 9 days.
Prairie, where Dutch was woods boss for his brothe[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (364)[...]eviously married to RussellA. Belknap and resided in
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Dimick, gave a whist party las[...]. Seeley has taken the agency here at the station in small daughter, who reside near Helena came la[...]days with Mrs. Disbrow’ s mother, Mrs.
position in Helena and will soon move his family there.[...]iles north
B. Clark and Mary Schoepp Jan. 6, 1888 in Thompson Falls, west of Plains on the Thomp[...]tack.
Mt. At that time she noted that she resided in Thompson His body was found several hours[...]was July 9, 1945 in the W hite Pine cemetery, W hitepine,[...]tory lists him - he is Railroad.)
not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]2, 1877 Van Buren
Geo Sepe Diolio was mentioned in the W eekly Montanian Co., Mi. to Lewelleyn H. Disbrow and Betsy L. Green. His
Dec. 13, 1895 in the unclaimed letter ad. si[...]the W . Roach and Catherine Bryon.
trip, but in that case would have been sent to Virginia to[...]May 26, 1905 - Dan Disbro of Vermillion is now in the
disappointed when he found that he was going to be sent employ of the N. P. Ry., in the capacity of brakeman on the
back to Iowa, but thought it would be better than going[...]eeks ago and only left the hospital last week was in town
lives with Dan.[...]some time.
Marriage certificate # 835 recorded in the Sanders County The Sanders County Ledge[...]t
Florence Spence. License noted that Dan resided in Tacoma, to Dan’s folks in Michigan. They were gone five months. He
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (365)[...]returned with them going on to engaged in his duties at the jail and his condition was so
S[...]e was able to
Dowell as partner with Scott Barnes in the Blue Front be taken home.
saloon, c[...], Mt. Friday to get around as usual again in a short time.
July 30, 1909 - Mr. and Mrs. D. Dis[...]: Daniel A. Disbrow of Thompson Falls, Mt. 41
now in business. Mrs. Disbrow went to W hite Pine to bri[...]Mt. Thurs. Oct. 10, 1918 - front page col 6 - Dan
in Thompson Thursday and will make an extended visit[...]After Ten Days - Lived in County 17 years - Funeral
The 1911 Thompson Fal[...]sts him. Services Held at Home Sunday in Charge of Rev. a. E.
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]cted.
Jan. 17, 1913 - page 3 - Dan Disbrow is now in charge of E. The deceased was born in southern Michigan on July 2,
Preston’s dray tea[...]Montana and lived at Bozeman for a time, and in 1901
May 9, 1913 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ha[...]unday from Michigan for a visit of the W hile in Bozeman he was married to Lena Roach on
home of M[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. later being in the service in France.
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 10 - Heron - Mr. and[...]e
brother of Mrs. Dan Disbrow, who formerly lived in the life. Our own acquaintance with him[...]ll that when we were installing the new equipment in the
W ashington to visit for a short time with friends here. Ledger office, he assisted us in handling the heavy pieces of
The Sanders County[...]machinery, and we were impressed with the manner in which
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 26, 1918 - front pa[...]applied his wonderful strength. By using his head in
Disbrow Stricken - Suffered Stroke of Para[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (366)[...]Dixon
Len married Rosetta Mae Drew May 19, 1912 in The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]s
Information from their marriage license # 135 in the been staying with her aunt Mrs. W m.[...]mpson Falls, Mt. - Leon attending school in Thompson this winter, returned to her
W ilbert Di[...]M arian Dobbins
3 - Marriage -both parties reside in Thompson Falls, Mt. W allace James, ‘W[...]Leon (Boss) Disbrow, brother of He grew up in the northwest and was educated at Thompson
Dan Di[...]from W hitepine into Falls High School. In the school records of 1937 W allace’s
Mrs. Joll[...]masters in education. He was a member of Sigma Phi[...]Polk directory states that he He served in the Army during W orld W ar II.
lives with Danl D[...]was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency in
1957 and worked 14 years in Formosa, Taiwan; Agana,
F[...]Mrs. Dobbins and her husband formerly resided in
River. Told how he made ice tea (cold water) and[...]a native of the Hot Springs area.
was around here in the 20's. Her major was in home economics.
He lived here in town close to where Hartman lived and he W a[...]s Polk directory states that he is a retirement in 1987.
porter at the W ard Hotel.[...]W illiam Dixon 2002 in Tucson, Arizona.
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday (Portions of this obituary in the above story)
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (367)[...]mpson
at St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Catholic Church in Tucson. Falls and Rev. Jesse W illiam Bu[...]were united in marriage at noon on W ednesday, Sept. 2, at
He[...]e at Dillon, and is an accomplished musician.
Mt. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the[...]ll., and is at present general secretary of the
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ted to also pastor of Epworth Memorial church in South Bend,
the United States in 1892 (8 years ago) and is an alien; that Ind.,[...]e - Louse Dodds of Thompson Falls, Mt. to Jesse
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., W illiam Bunch of South Bend, In.
Mt. (June 5) he stated that he was 31 years old[...]Mrs. J. W . Bunch, daughter of Mr.
United States in 1894 (6 years) and is an alien; he was a an[...]nes, and has home, being actively engaged in the new Thompson State
made five trips.[...]Information from their marriage licenses # 244 in the W icksell and will make Thompson Fall[...]an extended visit with her sister.
Sept. 2, 1914 in Thompson Falls, Mt. by Edward Laird[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (368)[...]urday for a few days visit with her Dodds in Butte and the funeral was held in Missoula on
son, E. S. Dodds, cashier of the Thom[...]5 - officiating.
Birth of Twins - residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mr. and Both Mr. and Mrs. Dodds returned to their home in this
Mrs. Edwin Dodds. (Apparently not their children as no city W ednesday afternoon.
further mention is make of[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Dec. 8th in the Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt.)
April 3, 1914 - page 3 -[...]about two weeks. Mr. Hatheway was born in New
the W icksell bungalow in which they have been living, as Brunswic[...]about a year old, and has been a resident in that city every
his own use.[...]lls Polk directory lists him as this city is a cousin of the deceased.
cashier for the Thom[...]with the bank on Monday of this
dead at his home in Pony, at noon. He had been in perfect week.
health and was feeling spl[...]very necessary and has confided the fact to
wife, in company with a sister of the deceased, was on the[...]the coast for a short visit and expected to visit in this decided upon, will terminate in his taking up some class of
city for a few days. A telegram caught them on the train at work that will keep him entirely in the open air for several
Ravalla. Mr. Dodds was 6[...]ny months at least; after which he will, in all probability,
years in Montana. The Ledger joins the entire community in resume banking work again.
extending symp[...]lls, Mt. Friday he has been associated in the banking business in both
Aug. 20, 1915 - front page col 6 - W . C. Do[...]recommended, and will move his family here in the very
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]e and the policy of the bank will be continued as in
Chicago to take a nurse’s training course in the Children’s the past.
Memorial. She i[...]Dodds, will leave him abundant success in his new field, especially as
Sunday for Missoula,[...]is health, and with the same spirit the people of
in the Thompson State Bank will be taken by Leonard[...]sterday for the
Missoula, to visit with relatives in that city for a few weeks. Holer dam now under co[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (369)[...]mpson State bank as the 1917.
its cashier in May, 1912, since which time he has occupied[...]F. L. Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - In a letter received
Austin, and for some time has b[...]me by her father, Rev. F. E. Dodds of this city, Mrs. J. W .
employment that would be in the open, hence his choice as Bunch writes from Fort Benton that the people of that city
assistant to Mr. Hoard which work will be chiefly out of are experiencing a coal famine, stating in her letter that she
doors. Mr. Austin has rented[...]did not arrive. After that she expects to
success in their new home.[...]Dodds will hold services both morning and evening in the rapidly that it has reached a size that[...]as pastor of the M. E. Mr. Dodds to carry in connection with his church here and
Church.[...]F. E. Dodds leaves tomorrow and Alberton in his pastorate.
for Thompson Falls, Montana where[...]rvices
husband. Her daughter, Louise, will remain in this city with here will devote his time to Thompson Fa[...]His Successor - Rev. F. E.
of the extension work in W ashington, Oregon, Idaho and Do[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (370)[...]annual conference at Dillon last 13, 1998 in the Noxon Cemetery, Noxon, Mt. (Sec B, lot 51,
we[...]Somers. grave 3 - died of cancer - residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. -
Rev. A. E. Plummer, who has[...]ed W ade died July 24, 2007 with burial in the Noxon
him here.[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug.
done excellent work both in religious and civic life of the 9, 2007 - Cl[...]fell asleep
community during his residence here. In addition to their in death Tuesday, July 24, 2007. A lifetime resident[...]unty because of the earnest and unassuming manner in He graduated from Noxon High School in 1935, manned
which they have performed their work[...]. National Forest in the summers, and pursued his radio
Their new ch[...]lathead lake technician training, also working in the Civilian
and at present is hardly more than a[...]before going to Vancouver, W ash., for work in the shipyards, where his
her new home, and Mr. Do[...]marriage with Lola ended, and his enlistment in the Army
final service on Sunday.[...]Plains and Thompson Falls. He comes with In 1947, W ade met Ruth Hart engaged in street corner
fine references and will undoubtedly be able to take up the witnessing in Thompson Falls where they were soon to be
work in a satisfactory manner. He is expected to arrive s[...]or lumber mills retiring from W I Forest Products in
Clarence W . & #1 Lola (Elliott) Dodge[...]d Lola Irene Elliott Feb. 19, 1939 Trout In 1997 W ade and Ruth celebrated their 50th wedding[...]s
Information from their marriage license #1292 in the children, grandchildren and great g[...]. W ade was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth;
W ade and Lola[...]uth C. Hart and they had the following Home in Thompson Falls. Memorial services were held
child[...](Beverly Ba-ton); 2] Robert Saturday in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s W itnesses[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (371)[...]will be stationed for the Elliott.
summer in the employ of the forest service.[...], 2006 Billings, Mt., with
Glenn Dodge was born in Michigan to Francis G. Dodge burial in the Noxon Cemetery June 24, 2006, Noxon, Mt.
and[...]06 - Ronald W ayland Dodge, 19, of Billings, died in a
Mi.; 5] Daniel C. 1879 Mi.[...]Tuesday Ronald was born Nov. 6, 1986 in Kalispell. He attended
from Vancouver, W A., wher[...]hitefish grade school, junior high and graduated in 2005
keeper. He will spend a few days visiting hi[...]ther of Glenn L. Dodge, of and Frisbee golf in the spring and summer, to hunting and
the forest[...]here from Michigan Sunday, to snow boarding in the fall and winter.
spend Christmas with her son[...]issell and family of W ashington. He was preceded in death[...]er married Deloris Hammeren and they had the
1975 in the Noxon Cemetery, Noxon, Mt. (Sec B, lot 52,[...]Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dodson, Dennis and Diana, were in
Ronald ‘Ron’ Lee Dodge was born Dec. 17, 19[...]Interment was in St. Maries, Idaho.
Ron married Rose Coombes and[...]mer died Jan 2, 1972 and was buried Jan. 10, 1972 in
children; 1] Ronald W ayland Nov. 6, 1986 Kalispell, Mt.; 2] the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 1 lot # 9 block
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (372)[...]t his home here. He was a former an assault in the first degree. Dodson had three jack knives
member of the city council and had been employed at the in his pocket when searched at the county jail. Some[...]act.
He and Delores Hammeren were married in St. Maries in Dodson has been employed at the power camp until a few
1947. He was employed in logging work there until they days ago,[...]His wife has been working
moved to Thompson Falls in 1954. at the loca[...]of all who know her, and she has the sympathy of
in the summer sports program here. the entire community in her present trouble.
Survivors in addition to Mrs. Dodson include a son,[...]Joe (Kitty) Haughawout, ironer for Power City Laundry.
Chicago; Diana, St. Patrick School of Nu[...]McNinch, George Dodson, charged with assault in the second degree
Coeur d’Alene and Mrs. Meda W[...]’s Lutheran Church and one- half years in the state penitentiary. Suspended
officiated. Burial was in the City Cemetery under the under good behavior[...]serve the time.
Deloris was buried in (Sec 1 lot #8 block 4). The 19[...]Harry Dodson was born Feb. 3, 1902 in New England,
owned by Geo Dodson and Fred Butte a[...]ing a hair. In 1928 Harry lived with his parents, George Dodson[...]Tries to Kill Harry married Dorothy Hart in 1930 in Missoula, Mt.
His W ife - George Dodson, who slas[...]There were no children.
knife at their home in the east end of town W ednesday night Dorot[...]17, 1906 Great Falls, Mt.
about 12 o’clock, is in the county jail. At a hearing this Dorothy[...]Attorney H. C. Schultz has been Fifth Term in Office - Mrs. Dorothy Dodson Tuesday filed a
empl[...]g after learning She first began working in the office in January 1943 and
that his wife had told Sheriff Hartman to inform the different in December 1949 was appointed clerk and recorder to fill
saloons not to give him any more liquor, in an enraged state the vacancy created by Cecel[...]st threat, but did have a jack knife and In 1950 she was elected to her first full term and s[...]e right side and thigh. Dr. Peek was called In past elections the popular county official[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (373)[...]th 46 years,
recognized by her lack of opposition in her past three born in Penn., as were her parents. sons 1] W illiam 15 y[...]m what she was able to do. She had a very In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Charles was Grand Noble of the IOOF in Jan, 1, 1901 for
Harry was a bartender for Mr.[...]astime bar. Harry also worked part time as jailer in the old 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory li[...]rry died May 31, 1970 and was buried June 4, 1970 in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 5 lot # 4[...]8 - C. H. Doenges, county commissioner and
Sunday in a Missoula hospital after an extended illness. He[...]Ohio, stopping on his
He was born Feb. 3, 1902 in New England, North Dakota. way for a week[...]nges has not
He graduated from Loyola High School in 1924. In high been home for seven years and has been looking forward to
school he excelled in basketball and later played baseball on going h[...]ast. Doubtless he will enjoy
the Independent Team in Missoula. every mom[...]rumored abroad that he
He married Dorothy Hart in Missoula in 1930 and they may not return alone. Thou[...]uneral services at 11 a.m. Thursday. Both will be in St. with his parents at his former home at[...]t. 1974 contractor and builder and dealer in lumber; also as
- Dorothy H. Dodson - Thompson Fa[...]rman of Board Co. Commissioners.
Dodson, 67, died in the Plains hospital Thursday. She was The[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
born Dec. 17, 1906, in Great Falls. She married Harry Feb. 26, 1910 - page 3 - C. H. Doenges, as is his custom,
Dodson in Missoula in 1930. He died in 1969. after heavy snow falls,[...]clerk and recorder for Sanders County for in Thompson last W ednesday and hitched a team to a[...]as he does himself,” -
Prior to her marriage in 1930, she was a vocalist for the but oh, thos[...]derfully and we are truly
Phil Sheridan Orchestra in Missoula. She attended the thankful.
Un[...]mber of the Kappa Charles is listed in the 1911 Thompson Polk directory as
Delta sororit[...]man.
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the St. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
W illiam Catholic Church in Thompson Falls. Mass will be April 14, 191[...]C. H. Doenges returned
celebrated at noon Monday in the same church with Rev. W ednesday eve[...]biggest and best man of all of big ones, and
Home in Plains is in charge of arrangements. also s[...]lumberman.
Lewis Doenges, a Hessian born in Germany and Elizabeth The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
born in Penn.[...], 1913 - page 3 - Contractor C. H. Doenges left
In the 1880 federal census, St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio Sunday evening for his old home in New Bremen, Ohio, and
page 508C - Lewis Do[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (374)[...]rs of Thompson Falls, Montana

spend the winter in Florida where he has land interests. He Miss[...]t a year. station in that city.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Local
Dec. 19, 1913 - front page col 4 - W e are in receipt of a News - Mr. and Mrs. J. Doering[...]parents.
Charles is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk Jack was[...]vate First Class. He record noted that he resided in Plains,
Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday - A letter received from C. H. Mont.
Doenges, who is now located in Stuart, Fla., states that The Plainsman[...]29, 1944 front
business conditions are very good in Florida. page col 5 - Jack L.[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. enlistment in the United States Marine Corps at the state
Feb.[...]s - A letter received headquarters station in Butte. He was transferred at once to
this week fr[...]t San Diego, California, to begin his
now located in Stewart, Florida, informs us that he was[...]Private Doering has recently been employed in the
His letter is from Ohio and says that it is some change to go shipyards in Seattle. Private Doering is the son of Mark
from[...]ida is following death and burial of ashes in Thompson Falls
spending a few days in Thompson Falls this week renewing Fratern[...]ccumbs at 56 - Plains - Funeral services
standing in the city as well as many of the business buildings were held W ednesday at 2 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church
and court house.[...]ins for Jack Lorne Doering, 56, who died Saturday in
At present Mr. Doenges is dealing in real estate in Florida. the Sanders County Hospital in Hot Springs. Cremation is to
follow in Spokane. Arrangements were under the direction[...]of the Shrider Mortuary in Plains.
The 1908 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him - 1911 He was born March 6, 1912 in Kalispell and lived in Pablo
Thompson Falls Polk directory - not 1913 (Charles Father?) before moving to Plains in 1928. He was graduated from
Louis retired to Pal[...]Plains High School in 1930. He served in the Marines in[...], 1912 Kalispell, He married Ida Allan in 1935 in Missoula. He worked as a
Mt., to Mark L. Doering and Maude Marcoe. barber in Seattle, in Thompson Falls 1955-57 and in Plains
Jack married Ida D. Allan April 30, 1935[...]mation from their marriage license #9929 page 269 in grandchildren.
the Missoula County Courthous[...]- married to Ida D. Allan of Mullen, Virginia City, Madison Co., Montana to Moses Doggett.
Nevada; w[...]Spokane is spending a few 1862 Virginia City [Madison County], the first white male
days in Plains at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jack Doering. born in the rugged territory that developed into Montana.[...]- Jack Doering returned Monday from the hospital in spirit, serving his native state well in all phases of his

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (375)[...]husband, father, miner, rancher, part in Broadwater county war activities, serving as
legi[...]Savings drives. Broadwater county
Parents Come in 1863 - In 1863 Moses Doggett, a native repeatedly went over the top in the drives.
of Louisville, Kentucky, and his youn[...]left Jeff Doggett took an active part in all fraternal and social
Kansas City, Mo., for what was then called the Territory of[...]f Valley Lodge
pioneer couple arrived at Virginia City in August. No. 21 Ancient Free and Ac[...]Helen Consistory, No. 3, Scottish Rite, in which he became
couple. It was typical of their n[...]ff’s first few months his father mined for gold in Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Montana club
the Virginia City district, moving to the Missouri river o[...]oggett and twin sons, Jeff and W illiam are the
In 1884 Jeff joined the stampeded to the Coeur d’A[...]y immediate survivors.
gold fields, placer mining in that district for the rest of the Funeral ser[...]scopal
train from Thompson Falls to Murray, Idaho in 1885, minister of Townsend will off[...]Creek cemetery where burial will be in the family plot).
W hile operating the W hite S[...]ssoulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday
raising in Montana, Jeff took a bride to share his future.[...]an saw mill is just ahead of the other.
and hotel in the then bustling Diamond City, northeast of
Townsend.[...]Interest -
another near Townsend, and a residence in Townsend. Joe Dole, who has been employed at the Murray ranch east
In 1903 the couple’s only child, Howard J., was bo[...]s dis preparing to move to Stevensville in the near future.
managed his and his father’s p[...]the Vern Dolson was born October 28, 1885 in Hadden, Kas.
strongest financial institutions in the state. to W illiam Tennis[...]rmerly This portion taken from page 200 in Settlers and
the Montana Life Insurance Company.[...]neighbors to the Montana house of representatives in from Kansas by covered wagon in 1897 to Bozeman, Mt.,
1913. For years he served a[...]They spent the winter in Bozeman and in the summer of
During the W orld W ar, Mr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (376)[...]built there. the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.
In the spring of 1899, they started out for W ashing[...]t to Hot Springs, they camped Mildred Johnson in Missoula. Funeral services were held
for a few da[...]s valley where that next Thursday afternoon in the Congregational Church
they found the road was[...]of Thompson Falls with burial September 28, 1961 in the
decided to stay in Plains. Mr. (Bill) Dolson got a job at the Pla[...]and Mrs. Johnson; two brothers,
After two years in Bozeman the family moved to Plains Bert[...]Utah; and one
where young Dolson attended school. In 1911 he moved to sister, Mrs. Grace Carson of Missoula.
Thompson Falls where he homesteaded and in 1944 he Funeral services will be[...]for the next seven Congregational Church in Thompson Falls, and burial will
years.) be in the Plains cemetery. The Rev. John Beghardt will[...]e officiate. Shrider’s Funeral Home is in charge of
following: Vern Dolson was born Oct. 25[...]yd W iggly, Alonzo
Ks.; 21 years of age; residing in Hot Springs, Mt.; farmer; Cheney, Howard Lar[...]Irene died May 28, 1986 and is buried in the Plains
Vern married Irene Dodson Dec. 16, 1918 in Missoula, cemetery, Plains, Montana.
Mt[...]Information from their marriage license # 4601 in the natural causes W ednesday in a local nursing home.
Missoula County Courthouse,[...]Vern Dolson She was born Oct. 23, 1898 in Moberly, MO., the eldest of
of Plains, Mont.; whi[...]erty; he had not received her education in Idaho and Montana, graduating
been previously mar[...]n of from Missoula County High School in 1918.
Missoula, Mont.; white; 21 years of age bor[...]to Thompson Falls. Mrs. Dolson had made her home in
Gospel. W itnesses: Lucinda H. Markle and W . L.[...]She was a member of the Camas Prairie Grange “State
1920 federal census Feb. 7, 9,[...]age; born Kansas; father the Eastern Star in Thompson Falls, and the Royal
born Kansas; mother[...]farm: (wife) Neighbors and Rebekah Lodge in Plains. She was a charter
Irene, 22 years of age born Missouri; parents born in member of the Business and Professional W omen in
Missouri: (sister) Grace 37 years of age born Kan[...]Her husband preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1961.
He was a member of the Congregational Church in Survivors include two daughters,[...]a Mae Everett, Coupeville, W ash.; two
Vern was in the Army during W orld W ar II in the TNG sisters, Bernice Maillet, Polson[...]ast Post Commander of the American Legion post 44 in child.
Thompson Falls and a member of the W .W .I. Barracks in Mrs. Dolson had requested that no serv[...]lains Cemetery.
Vern joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
1949 and remained a member until 1959. His card n[...]m T. & #1 Samild Jane (Halferty) Dolson
he served in the Army and was a deputy Sheriff.[...]n die Sept. 24, 1961 Missoula, Mont., with burial in W illiam and Mildred were married[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (377)[...]four children by 1900: 1] Grace ca 1883 Ollie, Iowa (A. E. Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 26 lot # 09).
Carson); 2] Vern, October 28, 1885 in Hadden, Kas.; 3]
John, Sept. 5, 1886 in Ia; 4] Bert, Jun 25, 1891 Haddam,[...]been poorly for some time.
had a phone place in the house.
1911 Polk directory lists him.[...]cal News - W . A. Dolson and daughter Grace, came in Thompson Falls, Mt. June 29, 1907 - Reques[...]ls, Mt.
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders It was noted in the 2001 Sheriff’s calendar that he had four
Co[...]arried to Ara D. Herriott of He had served in the Vietnam war.
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 50 years of[...]ll is manager of a dairy; and he has never served in any
war. Bill was 29 years of age at his first ma[...]. Grace Carson of Missoula to Montana in 1889 from Michigan.
visited at the home of her fa[...]s
Ara D. Dolson died April 18, 1948 with burial in the Nov. 20, 1902 Missoula, Mt.; 4] Maur[...]raternal cemetery, from Missoula County, in 1902 and 1918. (Eventually
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (378)[...]Polk directory lists him same as this week in Thompson looking after his business interests.
do[...]W oodlin, both of which will be running in full blast within a
March 17, 1905 - W hitepine - Senator Ed Donlan was in few days. Mr. Donlan also made a trip t[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday In 1911 the Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him[...]nd son Edward. now residing in Missoula, Mont.
Sanders County Signal Thurs, Ja[...]ls, Mt. Feb. 3,
that Senator Dolan’s sawmill is in operation at Thompson 1911 - The Dolan wh[...]the memory of Senator Edward Dolan. The bill in brief
news item) W hile the commissioners were in[...]the new courthouse and jail, a messenger dropped in and exporting women to or from the state for[...]r not less than two or
Donlan and wife, conveying in fee to Sanders county, block more than 20 y[...]would be, replied in his to the point style: “It will be a good
He[...]secretary of state.
He ran for governor in 1908 and lost by a small margin of The sena[...]of blankets and a few building.
dollars in his pocket, His first job was on a railroad secti[...]hile the
and he worked faithfully. Then he worked in a lumber camp second floor will be connect[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
spent Sunday in Thompson visiting with the senator’s sis[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (379)[...]Donlan President - Frank P. Keith
business visit in Central American. It is said that the o[...]his proposed new pulp mill.
there a proposition in the southern country of some The[...]rissy, and little son Morris, left for their home in Missoula
ground. It is not known here whether or[...]ing after a two weeks vacation
take personal part in the operations or has merely been here.[...]his various interests here.
direction of the work in the far south, there is no doubt, but The Sa[...]olic Church society with lots, 19, 20, 21
arrived in Thompson Falls yesterday after being away for and 22 in block 32 of the original townsite of Thompson
several months in the east and Honduras, Central America. F[...]erald - Senator Ed Donlan is intensely interested in Falls, Mt. - Senator Donlan to Thompson - S[...]using his influence and his home in the coming town of western Montana.
encouragement[...]all of Mr. Donlan’s interests are now centered in Sanders
put a steamboat on the Flathead, he contr[...]will be a welcome
they will have electric lights in Dixon by November 1st. A addition to Thomp[...]He leaves here tomorrow for Helena to assist in the
irrigation projects, and has lately returned[...]ing a large irrigation an organization in every country of the state.
project. In every way that he can, he is aiding in the (Additional information on Ed ca[...]e of our citizens that he would use his influence in in the Development of Thompson Falls, Mt. by John La[...]soula (1867 - 1952) - Born July 28, 1867 in Chapeau, Quebec,
river at Paradise, and sa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (380)[...]Montana

Ireland and his mother, although born in Ontario, was of century cannot help but[...]well. Fatherless at the age of twelve, Edward in time. Taking into account the diversity of his bu[...]Ed Donlan’s career was
family. W hile laboring in Quebec, Ed learned to speak quite rem[...]ker who was eager to learn better In addition to business, at the turn of the century, Ed
English in return. At the age of 18 he came to the United[...]avocation as politics caught his
States, settling in Michigan and working as a lumberjack at[...]d been a member of the Republican party
there and in Minnesota until 1890. He came to Missoula,[...]ing a United States citizen. W ithout any
Montana in late March of that year. Employment being prior experience, he decided to run for a seat in the Montana
scarce, Ed went to Sheep Creek, in Cascade County, to see House of Representatives from Missoula County in 1900
about hiring on for a log drive. Although he[...]ar the greenest man who ever appeared in the legislature.” He had
dangerous work. He was[...]onvention before he was
due to insufficient water in Sheep Creek to float the logs. nominated that year and the only time he had been in Helena
Not wanting to be unemployed, Ed found a job as a section before taking his seat in the legislature was while passing
hand for the Mo[...]through the town. However, he caught on fast. In 1902
Montana for $1.75 a day. After a few weeks,[...]from Missoula County, soundly
being enough water in Sheep Creek, he took the job on the defe[...]n the river to Great Falls. W hen the drive ended in the Montana Senate in 1906, running a very successful
August, he return[...]against Democrat Judge Frank H. W oody.
positions in the lumber camps of Missoula County. Part of Although mounting an unsuccessful bid for Governor in
that time he was employed at the Hanratty & Tillm[...]rnor
sawmill near Frenchtown, making $26 a month. In the fall of Edwin L. Norris by 1490 votes. Donlan continued in the
1895, having secured financing from C. H. McLeod of the state Senate, winning re-election in 1910 and 1918. During
Missoula Mercantile Company, Ed started his own logging his time in the legislature, Donlan was referred to as the
and lumbering business. Also that year, in Butte, Montana wheelhorse of western Mon[...]entually had 1900s. Finally, with a defeat in the 1922 Missoula County
four children. Their fir[...]hristina “Chrissy.” was born January 19, 1897 in Brave of heart, simple of spe[...]an. Although
son, was born October 27, 1899, also in Frenchtown. Their often touted as the ep[...]ond son, Arthur Thoms, was born November 20, 1902 in a complex individual. Above all he was[...]a true visionary of Montana’s
February 18, 1907 in the “garden city.” In his personal life, economic potential throug[...]ly man. He was likewise very resources. In business and politics he was very persuasive,
ded[...]es, the total scope of his business him in the political arena with the general public.
interests varied greatly. In addition to directing his attention Nevertheles[...]political adversary; an
to lumbering and logging in Missoula and Sanders counties, imaginativ[...]calculating politician, an astute
mining ventures in the Coeur d’Alene district of Idaho, and[...]e personality.
primarily due to his keen interest in the industrial By the 1930's Ed[...]ntrating on ranching near Frenchtown and spending
in business were in securing financing and negotiating ti[...]contracts. He obtained quite a bit of experience in banking however, remaining a Republican co[...]is early 80's. Ed and Josephine continued to
Bank in Missoula from 1910-1914. He was the first live in Missoula through the late 1940's. Then on January
President and a Director of the First National Bank in Ronan 18, 1950 Josephine Donlan passed away. Soon after her
when it opened in 1911. Upon the resignation of Frank P.[...]ranch. Ed Donlan died on May 1, 1952.
State Bank in 1913. Anyone delving into the historical[...]tribute to the man who was an influential figure in state
state politics during the first thir[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (381)[...]progressing rapidly in rebuilding the saw mill and other
Information f[...]by the forest fire. The
following: Edward arrived in Montana in 1890; that he was mill is being rebuilt at[...]epresentative from Missoula activity in the woods for the next couple of years and he is[...]osephine died Jan. 18, 1950 with burial Jan. 20th in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]th quite a distressing accident at his lumber
5th in the St. Mary’s cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]hite; 27 years of age; born He is also listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk
Thompson Falls, Mont[...], by Denis P. Meade Thomas is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
of St. Anthony Churc[...]917 Thompson Falls Polk directory states he lives in
Thomas married Nora Burke and they had the foll[...]913 Thompson Falls, Mt. Nora is listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
The San[...]noted the following: Thomas J. Donlan residing in Sloan,
appointment as postmaster for the new post[...]their household goods the first of the
relatives in Trout, N.Y. and Canada. She was accompanied[...]home while Mr. Donlan is engaged in the logging camp at
The Sanders County Ledger A[...]ll be occupied by the T. A.
that lose possessions in the 1910 fire: W hitepine - Tom Bruner family who expect to move in Sunday.
Donlan, saw mill, house and all.[...]There is a Nora Burns Donlan listed in the St. Mary’s
Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]Donlion
Sept. 23, 1910 - page 3 - Tom Donlan was in the city the Myra E. ___ was born ca 1866 M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (382)[...]charge of Hotsprings, Camas Prairie, Perma and Dixon and
E. A. married Aug. 25, 190[...]th Mine to will make his headquarters in Hot Springs.
Mrs. Myra E. Donlon of Thompson Falls.
Information from their marriage license # 20 in the ‘Curley’[...]front page col 4 - “Curley Donovan is
Virginia city, Storey, Nevada to John D. Piersol and Susan[...]25, 1907 carpenter - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Montana Mammoth Mine[...]George Donovan
Virginia City, Storey Co., Nev., the son of John D. Piersol[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday in every respect.
Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - W m McNor[...]ape Britain Island, Canada to Jeremah Donovan and
in the county. The purchaser can rightfully congratu[...]He married Josephine Bell Clark August 9, 1915 in Plains,[...]Information from their marriage license # 301 in the
Jerome C. & Daisy B. Donnelly[...]ewer - he had not been
the defendant were married in Butte, Silver Bow County, previously mar[...]ovan and Miss Josephine Bell Clark was solemnized in[...]astor for the Catholic Church - he is also listed in the 1917 Kansas to T. E. Clark, deceased at tim[...]ard Hotel, rooming there also. - he is not listed in
M . J. Donohue[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
W ednesday to hold services in the Rex theatre Sunday. He Sept. 13, 1907[...]ue from Butte, Mt.) - Father Casey goes to Valler in Rocky Mountain division. Mr. Hartma[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (383)[...]383

oldest section foremen in the service on this division and he has be[...]ldren;
Nov. 2, 1906 - Sanders county is fortunate in having such a Carmen was born.
man as E. S[...]ngineering projects parents were both born in Delaware.
to come during the next year so that a man should be elected In the 1900 Federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]e was a miner of ore and
engineer. He was elected in the Nov. Election. that his pa[...]indeed a severe Louise Casa (Caza) (born in Canada French).
setback to a young engineer. (Abs[...]Dorris came first to Plains in 1900 from Minnesota with
The Sanders County Led[...]son Falls where he was
Aug. 2, 1907 - a formal ad in this newspaper read: Edgar S. employed on t[...]urveyor, Mining, Civil and Hydraulic in 1906-07. He returned to Plains.
engineer. U. S. D[...]as compositor on the Ledger at Thompson, arrived in Plains
Nov. 8, 1907 - For the second time this se[...]b as foreman of the Plainsman,
about seven thirty in the evening. a pos[...]work.
surveyor of Sanders county, was in town on Tuesday as a The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
witness in a case.[...]h his home folks at Plains.
employed as draftsman in the office of the county surveyor. Alcede came back to Thompson Falls in 1910 and had
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]He served as deputy clerk and recorder in 1911-12 and for
and surveyor, spent last week here doing some special work a time in 1912 edited the Independent Enterprise, a going
for the government. He is now in the U.S. government paper in Thompson Falls at the time, boarding at Mr[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (384)[...]people’s host of
Saturday for a few days visit in that city. On his return he friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous journey
will take a position in the office of the Ledger and the thro[...]th the paper until 1918 when he again
stockholder in the Rex theatre of Spokane, and on his visit[...]at on account of the operators’ strike In 1926, on the death of the Clerk and Recorder he
in that city, he must either return there to protect his inter[...]e Courthouse and that he has not served in any war. He was 26
the public four new reels ever[...]ccompanied by songs and special music four nights in the 26 years of age; they are renting[...]nty Commissioners and on his recommendation, Miss
in Butte last W ednesday morning (April 14) in the vestry Cecelia Krier, his erstwhil[...]September 1, giving him his time
After remaining in Butte for three days, they returned to[...]1915, and Shirley M. born May 27, 1920 in Thompson
having come here with her parents some e[...]ago. (Her parents being among the early settlers in the Plains now live in Idaho.
area. Later the Luttons owned the ranch ju[...]ed several years ago.) She received her education in - Two of Thompson Falls pioneer residents, Mr. and Mrs.
the public schools of this city and has resided here Albert Dorri[...]made over the years in and around Thompson Falls.
The groom, Mr. Dorris, is well known in Sanders county, Ethyl B. Dorris die[...]dpoint, Idaho with
having been practically raised in the town of Plains. A interment in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
number of years ago he ca[...]Mr. Dorris again took a trusted home in Sandpoint, where she had resided since July 6, 19[...]d into business for She was born in Thompson Falls Nov. 18, 1888. She
himself, purchasing the interest of Al. G. Hayes in the Rex married Albert J. Dorris April 14, 1914 in Butte and they
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (385)[...]385

had resided in Thompson Falls until 1962. He retired in couple are planning to live in Burke, where Mr. W right will
1957 as postmaster.[...]97, Minn. to
Funeral services will be conducted in the Moon chapel in Jacob Dorris and Louise Caza.
Sandpoint at 1[...]1969 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. who has been in charge of the Mountain states Telegraph
Sanders[...]and Telephone company’s central station in Plains, has been
9, 1969 front page col. 2 - A. J[...]st Falls - Mass was celebrated W ednesday morning in the place of Miss Agnes Schroeder as local m[...]she is
Thompson Falls postmaster, who died Monday in a Coeur- the chief operator for the W es[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Falls and retired in 1967. Feb. 1[...]e seven - Local Items - Miss Isabel
He was born in Aiken, Minn. May 21, 1888 and moved Do[...]elephone exchange here
with his parents to Plains in early 1900. He attended grade for some time p[...]ktold is her successor
returned to Thompson Falls in 1911 where he served as here.
deputy co[...]Audrey Dotson
In 1926, he became Sanders County clerk and recorder[...]ay Dotson and Myrtle Polley.
from the Post Office in 1957 shortly before the office was Audrey[...]on from Audrey’s marriage license # 2071 page
In 1962, he and Mrs. Dorris moved to Sandpoint.[...]tana -
Following her death he moved to Post Falls in July 1965. Arnold Juhnke of Missoula, Mont[...]alls, Mt. Floyd Ernest Dotson was residing in Trout Creek, Mt.; 22
Thurs. March 13, 1935 - The[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange blue eyes and brown hair.
places doin[...]rris is taking a post Floyd was a Private in the Army during W orld W ar I, he
graduate course in the local high school.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (386)[...]randchildren and 15
sympathy to the bereaved ones in this sad hour. great-grandchildre[...]Floyd was a Charter member of the American Legion in The funeral service is pending at the[...]lph L. Jan. 9, 1927 - arrived from Oklahoma City, Okla. Mr. Dotson only arrived
died Oct. 1969 Spi[...]Information from their marriage license # 5150 in the The Sanders County Independent Ledg[...]night raised quite a disturbance at the hospital in an
Myrtle Polley of W hite Pine, Mont.; white; (c[...]married June 13, 1913 considerable difficulty in taking him into custody. He was
Missoula, Mont.,[...]m their marriage certificate # 514 Sanders
burial in the Pinegrove Cemetery, Rathdrum, Idaho.[...]Leroy Dotson and Laura Jane
were held W ednesday in the Rathdrum Methodist Church Beavers;[...]married to
for Floyd Dotson, 76, who died Friday in the VA Hospital in Cora Elizabeth Gleason of Plains, Mt.; 22 years of age born
Spokane. Interment was in the Pinegrove Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Mt. to August Levi Glea[...]usly married - married
He was born Jan. 3, 1896 in Sulfur Springs, Ark., and Sept. 25, 1919[...]ied Myrtle Polley of Thompson Falls June 13, 1920 in Minister of the M. E. Church. W itnesses: Gladys V. Dotson
Missoula. He worked in the mines in W allace for many and W ard Stoltz.
years but lived in Rathdrum the past 25 years. He retired Sa[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.,
from Kaiser Aluminum W orks in Spokane. Thur, Sept. 25,[...]Dotson and the former Myrtle Polley were married in Benton Co., Ark.; 2] John W illiam c[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (387)[...]ation from their marriage license # 155- page 149 in W ednesday. Mr. Doucett is the proprietor of[...]ana; white; 21 years of Frank is listed in the 1909 Heron Polk directory as running
age born[...]ot been Frank Doucette was listed in the 1911 Heron Polk
previously married - married[...]by A. C. Olson, Justice of place, but now in business in Heron, was visiting this week
the Peace of Superi[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
researchest in Maine, Janine Sullivan.[...]lodging house and saloon at
land grant recipients in the St. John Valley, Probably in the Heron for several years, sold his entire b[...]and grains. Grand Isle was part of Van Buren and in turn also conducted a saloon business at[...]St. John River. places in the large building purchased from Mr. Colberg.[...]uage of most of the Frank was listed in the 1913 Heron Polk directory with
inhabitants of[...]lorin Sanfacon
Many of these families had lived in Maine for over 100 and Ramsey Mormoult, u[...]the week for a
States and Britain until sometime in 1842 and the locals had few days’ visit. Frank Doucette, another uncle, who is in
to adapt to the ever changing civil authorities.[...]r the C.P.R. by way of Quebec
names were recorded in public records was somewhat Frank was listed in the 1915 Heron Polk directory as hotel
random. Ph[...]elletier becoming Pelkey. Frank was listed in the 1917 Heron Polk directory as hotel
Until 1892[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
been residing in western Montana since 1900, so when the D[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday W ash., W ho is in Possession. - (condensed version) - Deal
Aug. 3,[...]oon whereby E. D. Peek and
after visiting friends in Missouri. Co., passe[...]L. Thompson of that place. engaged in the drug business at Spokane and other points in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (388)[...]hurs.
possible. His family will probably join him in Thompson Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - In spite of the
Falls as soon as some arrangements a[...]Douglass, proprietor of the Power City Laundry, is enjoying
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]nners on his
and son returned today to their home in Malden, W ash., delivery wagon.
after a v[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
here permanently later in the summer. July 28, 19[...]onsequent falling off of business, J. J.
his home in Malden, W ash. Douglas, who has a lease on the Power City laundry, was
The Sanders County Independent Led[...]Doughty and son, Edwin, arrived from laundry in Missoula.
Malden, W ash., Saturday for a visit with the husband and Mr. Douglas left this morning in his Ford car for W allace,
father. Mrs. Doughty r[...]over the laundry situation in that city and the possibilities of
The Sanders County Ind[...]Dick and Henry Florin. Should he be successful in finding a
Interest - E. R. Doughty received a car[...]good location and considers there is an opening in that city
brother, announcing his safe arrival in Sibera with the for another laundry, the machinery at the Power City plant
American Expeditionary Forces. He had been in training at will be moved to W allace.
Camp[...]opied here).
Deerpark, W ash, once formerly lived in Thompson Falls, J. J. Douglas is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
met with an accident[...]- page 3 - Arthur McCloud and W ad Doughty in which he is interested and is planning to move onto his
left Monday for Radersburg in the Yellowstone Park, where W hitepine ranch in the near future.
they will be employed for the summer in charge of a mining The Sanders County Inde[...]t - J. J. Douglas, who formerly owned the laundry in
E. C. Douglas Thompson Falls and has since been engaged in the same
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]tepine.
Lux returned Monday after spending a week in northwestern
Montana where Mrs. Douglas has purch[...]freighting on the route from here to Eagle City.
manager of Power City Laundry residing at W ard Hotel. Indep[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Douglas is in from Thompson Falls.
Aug. 8, 1913 - front page co[...]Open Monday -
Manager J. J. Douglas of the Power City, Laundry
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (389)[...]nt to make final proof of his homestead
were born in New York. entry.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]witnesses. as partner with Scott Barnes in the Blue Front saloon, came
Herman owned severa[...]urday to close the
Mosquito Creek was repossessed in 1935 by the Bank and deal. Mrs. Disbro[...]April 29, 1887 - Personal - Alex Dow, well known in succeeded by the new firm which wil[...]lls, Dowell & Co. Dan Disbrow continuing in the new firm.
has taken a position in the Empire Meat Market. The 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him.
Alex was in the IOOF as a Charter Members April 5, 1889[...]15 years ago, Elijah Dow of this struck in the back by a timber hurled through the air by th[...]and good nursing have
of Nome, Alaska, prospected in the Vermillion Creek worked wonders in a week and though he is still suffering
country t[...]n, son of W m. R. Davidson, and went to
were born in Ohio.[...]where they purchased a large hay and cattle ranch in
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]e Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug.
in Ohio.) 22, 1913 Friday - Lige Dowell Killed in California - W . R.
Lige spent his boyhood days in Seymore, Iowa. In 1876 he Davidson received a message Sunday[...]stating the E. H. Dowell,
for three years, going in 1879 to the Leadville excitement in better known here has “Lige’ Dowell, had[...]killed on Saturday.
In 1882 he drove a team of mules from Leadville to B[...]spring and purchased a large hay and cattle ranch in
Mr. Davidson and family, he has practically made[...]time.
In the fall of 1884 he came to this city and was in business Following the message a lett[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (390)[...]t Dowell, Davidson and one hired man were driving in accounts are payable to them.
from the f[...]President and Manager of Power City Drug Co.
Just as the hired man went forward on[...]with a view of making a
Dowells’ body, crushing in the ribs on one side. new locatio[...]a view of making a
Elijah Homer Dowell was born in Ohio 57 years ago and new location. Just[...]able to state.
spent his boyhood days at Seymore, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Downs have made many friends here during
1876 he left Iowa for the Black Hills, South Dakota, where thei[...]is much regretted
he lived for three years, going in 1879 to the Leadville 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory states that Tevis
excitement in Colorado. moved to Spokane, W ash.
In 1882 he drove a team of mules from Leadville to B[...]me death index.
up to the present time.
In the fall of 1884 he came to this city and was in business Ed Doyle
here[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
He leaves a father living in Ohio and one sister in Nov. 26, 1909 - Ed Doyle was in town on Saturday
Oklahoma and several half sisters and brothers in Ohio and renewing acquaintances. Mr. Doyle[...]eur d’Alene pioneers, conducting a butcher shop in
In the death of E. H. Dowell we have lost a pioneer[...]nd who was beloved by all with mines in the mountain house country. He was a great friend[...]col 5 - Mrs. T. C. altitude to remain in the air and crashed approaching
Downs, wife of the new manager of the Power City Drug Thompson Falls. Burial was in Missoula, Mont.
store, arrived Sunday night on tr[...]yle
one of the liviest little places she has seen in a long time. James Doyle was born to Thomas[...]20, 1970
has bought the interest of Geo. Sorenson in the Power City Thompson Falls, Mt., and they had the follo[...]burial
He is a graduate pharmacist and has been in the drug Sept. 11, 1999 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
business[...]ls, Mt. Thurs. Sept.
asset to his company and the city of his adoption. He is 16, 1999 - Nancy F[...]died at
delighted with the future outlook of our city and can be her home Thursday, Sept[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (391)[...]onard, California and eight grandchildren.
School in 1965. She worked for a time for Dr. Thiegs, the[...]and James Doyle were married at had been in the hospital for a few days last week, but was
Th[...]drawing and discovered he had passed away in his sleep.
painting. She also had a great love fo[...]Doyle and wife Patti, (The Francis noted in his obituary was his grandson as his
Spokane, W a[...]ho; and Jody Doyle, Spokane; a sister and brother-in-law,
Bonnie and Ron Sharp, Thompson Falls, and fi[...]nah and Madelyne Terrance James Doyle served in the Navy as a
Doyle[...]He was discharged Oct. 7, 1945
She was preceded in death by her parents. Bremerto[...]logging crew that lived up Thompson River in the old CCC
Jeanette and John were divorced in 1944. camp just past the Thomp[...]bituary - Sandpoint Daily Bee, Tues, Nov.
2, 1948 in Sheridan, W yoming.[...]John P. Doyle, 71, W hitepine Cemetery in W hitepine, Mont. Shrider Funeral
Succumbs In Sleep Monday - John P. (Jack) Doyle, 71, Home in Plains is in charge of arrangements.
retired operator of the Pastime club here, died in his sleep Mr. Doyle was born May 12, 1917 at[...]ervices will Alex and Eda Doyle, he grew up in Samuels and Colburn.
be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Community He had worked in the woods all of his life, beginning as a
Congreg[...]teenager.
officiating. Burial will be in Saint Mary’s cemetery in On Feb. 28, 1940 he married Ethel Thomas[...]for W -I, Pack River and LHC Inc. In 1946 he moved to
Mr. Doyle was born Feb. 8, 1892 in Flandreau, S. Dak., Montana and settled at[...]re he grew up and attended school. He was married in lived ever since.
June 1916 to Jeanette Bo[...]rd
had seven children, three of whom preceded him in death. Doyle of Snider, two daughters, Dixie Diane Nichols of
They were divorced in 1944. Thompson[...]the W orld Doyle of Spokane. He was preceded in death by two
W ar I and then moved to the Bitterroot in 1928, where he brothers, Dan and Pat and one[...]W illiam Doyle
Falls and in March 1945 purchased the Pastime club, which[...]6,
he operated with his wife until his retirement in 1957. 1925 Thompson Falls - W illiam Doyle[...]the first men to come into this country back in ‘82 has been
home here; three other sons, John H. Missoula, Richard N., spending a few days in Thompson Falls this week looking
Butte, and Don E[...]. acquaintances with the few remaining pioneers in town.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (392)[...]mpson Falls - M&M. Draper of Bonner were visitors in
of Nature, which took him in search of gold in Alaska, town Sat. The Drapers expect to locate here.
trapping in Canada, and prospecting in the Coeur d’Alene
and Spokane country.[...]to the Coeur d’Alene country. (Apparently lived in Antoinette Harris was born ca 1912 to Hugh Harris and
Thompson in 1890)[...]Harris and the late Mr. Harris died Nov. 30 in San Gabriel,
Drake arrived here Saturday from Cou[...]years. Funeral
Drake takes the position of ranger in the local forestry services were held Monday in a San Gabriel church and
office. interment was in a cemetery there. Mrs. Harris was driven to
The[...]Drake Mrs. Dreps came to Thompson Falls in 1917 with her
at St. Luke’s hospital, but passe[...]the Forest Service. She was employed here, in Sandpoint
of age; born Nov. 14, 1882; Forest Ranger stationed in and in Grangeville with the Forest Service. In Idaho she met
Thompson Falls, Mt.; nearest relati[...]920 - Forest Service News - Lumberman In addition to the widower in San Gabriel and her mother
Howard Drake left for Martin Creek on official business. in Thompson Falls, she is survived by a brother, W r[...]ndent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Harris, in Minnesota. Her father, Hugh Harris, died about a[...]oward Drake, lumberman for the year ago in Thompson Falls.
Forest Service, returned Friday f[...]ins - - Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. -
Howard Drakeford of the Forestry Service was in town from Rosetta Drew to Leon W ilbert Di[...]96 Usezal James Howard is listed in the Thompson Falls school
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (393)[...]attorney has no evidence to present to the court in[...]ndian territory with him. It is presumed
employed in and about Thompson for several seasons, left[...]on Tuesday to spend the winter at his former home in (The following census is confusing[...]Ellis is enumerated in the 1920 census , Conwell, Steven
The 1909 Thom[...]- line 14 #52-#52 -
mill hand - he is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk Ellis W . Drumm[...]parents; he is a laborer in the woods; wife Minnie V. 45[...]h 1895 Missouri to Kansas, father born in Ill, mother born in Mississippi; he is a
Ellis and Laura Drummond.[...]ri to Ellis
Chester W . Drummond was enumerated in the 1930 Drummond and Minnie V.
f[...]#91 - Chester W . Drummond, 35 years of age, born in were enumerated in the 1900 federal census as residing in
Missouri, father in Illinois and mother in George, married at Thompson Falls, Mt.
the age of 27; he is a foreman on the steam railway; he
fought in W orld W ar I.; wife - Shirley V. 24 years of age Pearl Drummond
born in Canada of English parents, her parents were also[...]Drummond was born Oct. 1899, Kansas to Ellis
born in Canada; Shirley immigrated to the United States in Drummond and
1914 and she is a naturalized[...]age 2 years born Mt. They were enumerated in the 1900 federal census in
W a. - daughter Betty Lou 1/12 W a.[...]born May 1897 Missouri; been bound over in the sum of $600.
3] Pearl born Oct 1899 Kansas.[...]kly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]born Oct. 1, 1924 Libby, Mt. to W illiam
brother-in-law, either through fear of him or else because[...]says that page 3 - Deputy Sheriff is Charged in Gunplay Episode -
when she was living at Thompson[...]n Falls (AP) - Deputy Sheriff Dean, about 35, has
in the woods by a stranger, whose name she do[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (394)[...]pson Falls, Montana

on $2500 bond, was to plea in justice court W ednesday. Survivors we[...]rgument. was in the Clark Fork Cemetery.
Dubia was treated at H[...]em - Edward J. Dubia, 89, died Aug. 21 in Sandpoint.
back causing Dean to become angry.)[...]was born Feb. 26, 1883 and married Maude Kimball in
Alden never married. Thompson Falls, Mont., in 1921. He moved to Clark Fork in
Alden died June 28, 1995 W hitefish, Mt., at th[...]had lived there since. He mined most of his life in
years.[...]son, Mesa, Ariz.; several
following April. Burial in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt. nieces and[...]Rev. Craig Parish
& died Aug. 8, 1958 with burial in the Plains Cemetery, officiating. Burial[...]Flemming’s marriage license record is held in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]aft card: He noted his birthdate; that he resided in of this place and John Fournier of Murray, Idaho were
Thompson Falls, Mt., and that he resided in Murray with his quietly married at Spokane e[...], Mt., where he was a miner. Friday last.
In 1919 he moved to Clark Fork, Idaho where he conti[...]r of Mr. and Mrs. L.
to be a miner and then later in life took the job as custodian Dubie and is wel[...]miner, employed in some of the mines near Murray, where
Edward ma[...]parents.
Ed and Maudes’ marriage record in Vol 3 page 609 The Sanders County[...]allace, Idaho.)
1960 Sandpoint, Idaho with burial in the Clark’s Fork
Cemetery, Clark Fork, Idaho.[...], Mt. Friday
Mrs. Dubia was born Sept. 17, 1878 in Montana and had Sept 1, 1905 - Frank Dubie left on Monday for Mullan,
resided in the Clark Fork area for almost 30 years.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (395)[...]ne and went to work there on The rock in the drift was all mineralized with seams and
Mond[...]ut. At the present time
and Frank will assist him in developing the properties in the Dubia brothers do not know whether th[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday will be done in the tunnel after the holidays to see whether
Nov.[...]last week from the present strike increases in width in the tunnel proper.
Alberta, Canada, where he has[...]ave struck 15 inches of clean shipping galena ore in their the ledge fill its entire width with[...]do elbows with those who have six figures in a row. The ground
the annual assessment on three claims located in a small is heavily timbered and may be t[...]of the town of Murray and near the foot of in depth.
Sunset Peak. The claims are known as the Last Chance, Much work in Idaho Gulch - “Much development work
Good Hope[...]d the recent strike was made has been done in Idaho gulch for the past 25 years, galena
on the[...]orked hard on this property, doing strike in the Silver Dollar has hitherto been made.
a large amount of development work each year in addition to The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]- Frank Dubia left this week for the
came to them in the form of a Christmas present, and all of[...]Frank married Augusta M. Steckman Dec. 25, 1915 in
to that made on the Goldback a month ago, was rec[...]son Falls, Mont.
made on the Silver Dollar group, in upper Idaho gulch, Information from[...]n Ophir and Vandetta canyons, and has its heading in Detroit, Michigan to L. A. Dubia and Delvi[...]f age
there since deep mining has been carried on in the Murray born Stillwater, Minn., to W i[...]to the This is the article noted in the local newspaper - Sanders
mountain, until the[...]t day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis, in this city.
completing the annual labor for 1913 when[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (396)[...]. Dubia, is probably one of the best
known miners in this part of the country, having grown to Leon Alex & Delivina (Tetrault) Dubia
manhood in this county, his parents being the owners of a[...]t.
brothers, owns several promising mining claims in this and 16, 1846; 2] Joseph July 4, 1846 D[...]age 83 - Baptistie Dubay 30 years
has been living in the west for some 12 years, a large part of old[...]upation - sailor; (wife) Susan 38
this time being in Murray and later in Thompson Falls, being years old born Michigan[...]nths Mi.
the last few months she has been working in the Northern (All the children had (sailo[...]ountless friends who join with those of the groom in good years old, born Mi.; (wife) Susan 47 y[...]2) Mi.
1925 Sandpoint, Idaho with record recorded in the Bonner The 1871 federal census, Ken[...]Frank died Feb. 1957 Kalispell, Mt., with burial in the USA; Catholic; French origin; farmer;[...]eral census, Tilbury, Kent Co.,
Burial followed in the Glacier Memorial Gardens Ontar[...]parents to Frenchtown, Boucher Aug. 7, 1887 in St-Philippe, Grande Pointe, Kent
later to the res[...]t.) They had Paul born May
worked with his father in mining interests throughout 2, 1888 Ti[...]-
was also employed by the Great Northern Railway in Franacois-Xavier, Tilbury, O[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (397)[...]County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
15, 1878 in St-Frana-ois-Xavier, Tilbury, Kent Co., Ontario,[...]ce of nearly five months working his mining claim in
(or is this J. E.?) 7] ; 8] W illiam Robert 1887[...]t. on Jan. 15, 1906
32 years; French origin; born in the USA; farmer; religion - # 2060; section 2[...]ed by the daughter of
with him or later, settling in Frenchtown, Mt. with brother Mr. and Mrs. Du[...]who will spend the summer in Thompson Falls.
The 1905 Thompson Falls Polk di[...]5, 1906 - James Hennessy of W ardner, (Idaho) son-in- Sept. 12, 1913 - front page col 3 - (abstr[...]reservation, at the spot where I now live, and in 1849 I made
August 1910[...]1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a
in Murray.[...]ls, Mt. Friday Leon is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Feb. 9, 1906 - John[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday has her buried in Sec. 8 lot # 7).
March 23, 1906 - Mr. and Mrs. Jo[...]1911 Polk - 1913 - 1915 - He is not listed in the 1917 Polk
The Sanders County Ledger[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (398)[...]her father was born in Penn., and her mother in Nevada.
Mary married James Hennessy Dec. 31, 18[...]Town, April
Shoshone Co., Idaho. He was residing in W ardner and she 4, page 12 notes that they own their home; that Bill was
was residing in Suitefield. Their marriage record is recorded married when he was 34 years of age and Margaret was 16
in Shoshone Co., Idaho Vo. 1 page 22.After the marri[...]nt to W ardner to live with her husband and later in never served in any war.
1906 to Murray, Idaho. They had at least[...]rs.
Naomi married Bud Sizemore and they resided in Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]pioneer resident of
social security # was issued in MO. Thompson Falls,[...]e here Monday. Funeral
Naomi died Nov. 26, 2002 in Flathead Co., Mt. services will[...]Tigges officiating. Burial will be in the new City Cemetery,
Robert W illiam Dubia was born to W i[...]Mr. Dubia was born at Littlefield, Ida., in 1887. He came
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Mar 25, to Thompson Falls in 1898. He was employed as a woods
1954 Thur. - Pvt Dubia Assigned to Post in Texas - Fort worker and various other o[...]in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 3 lot #3
Dur[...]he will be block 9).
expertly schooled in the firing of light and medium anti-
aircraft art[...]rn Sept. 11, 1887 Littlefield, place and get in a crop if possible.
Idaho, to Leon A. Dubia and Delvina Tetrault. (his parents
were born in Canada of English ancestry.) His siblings were[...]Frank, 6] Mary (James Hennessy). In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ct. 1, 1924 Libby, Mt. - died June 28, In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...](W illiard immigrated to the United States in 1894 (6 years); that he is
Grantham); 4] A[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (399)[...]___ Duclose about 1939 he went to Camas Prairie in Sanders County to
and ______ Beamish (Bemis).[...]ey Leo Duffel, State University. Early in their marriage, Dewey worked in
resident of Sanders County, Montana from 1946 to 1972, the mines in Butte. October 1942 saw the birth of their first
was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas 9 February 1910 to T. P. child, Dewey Ross Duffel. A second child was born in
Duffel and Mary Frazier. He died at home in Apache September 1943 but the chi[...]tion, Arizona July 30, 1973 having lived 63 years in the Ruth Duffel, died Oct 6, 1943 and buried in the W ildrose
states of Texas, Arkansas, Montana,[...]ay) Julia Frazier. The family moved several times in orderly, a technician grade 5 (T-5) in a blind-ward in a
Dewey’s youth to locations in both Texas and Arkansas. military hospital in California. He never forgot some of his
Dewey rem[...]patients, blind and with bullet holes in their skulls.
come into the county where he lived[...]ot so young, searched for jobs using In 1946, he also bought a ranch at the mouth of Swam[...]n Trout Creek and Noxon,
Montana, working summers in the sugar beet fields near Montana. L[...]just back from the war, money
Missoula and later in the Lolo District for the U.S. Forest was[...]Dewey’s
Service. W inters would find Dewey back in Arizona picking ‘stump ranch’, a rath[...]fruit trees, cows, and chickens with eggs
settled in the Mesa, Arizona area and became a prominent[...]Dewey worked on the
Real Estate Agent and Broker in that area. One of Dewey’s building of[...]itman on a surveying crew.
The forestry Service in the early 30's was really still a Dewey had the foresight to know that ranches in the
pioneering endeavor. The book, KANIKSU, Stori[...]orthwest, by Thomas F. Lacy mentions Dewey Duffel in for lake bed. So our ranch was on the market for
the Acknowledgments, the Epilogue and in Chapter 9, ‘The considerable time bef[...]wmaker.’ A line from the book, and later quoted in company came to buy and had to pay wha[...]There Dewey worked week days for a time in the Yaak area
smoking but would always become ner[...]nd drove home on weekends. The roads were unpaved in
smoking again.[...]is pickup
Much of Dewey’s youthful spare time in Missoula was tires to a low p[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (400)[...]s spent at Noxon, grades 6 and 7 at Trout Creek
In 1961, Dewey moved to Thompson Falls and bought a[...]iness. Dewey is remembered as finished in Thompson Falls. During High School, I took a
one[...]er. He had a strong correspondence course in radio repair.
social talkative streak, but also a marked hermit tendency One year of college in Bozeman in general subjects
probably encouraged by his 50% loss of hearing in both designed to lead to engineering st[...]gineering was not for me or vice-versa. I dropped
in thinking, I believe he could find some truth ever[...]treet. This was Associate of Science degree in Electronics. Next stop was
sold in 1972 in order to move south to Apache Junction,[...]he and Marjorie were both studying to be in the nuclear division mostly on radiation counters[...]res’ which have been replaced today by Cat
were cut short with a heart attack in early 1973. Dewey died Scans and other computer aided graphics of ones inner
at home in Apache Junction six months later. (Submitted by terrain. After 15 months in Seattle, I obtained my Telegraph
Dewey Duffel Jr.[...]lifornia and Australia with
were conducted Aug. 4 in Mesa, Ariz. for Dewey Duffel, 63, stops in Tahiti, New Zealand , Fiji and Hawaii. The ship
w[...]to qualify for
Mr. Duffel was born Feb. 9, 1910 in Sulphur Springs, Tex. shipboard radio jobs w[...]one radio operator.
He married Marjorie Bequette in 1941. They moved to So off I was for 9 months to the SS American Victory, a out-
Trout Creek in 1946 and ranched there until 1955 when they of-moth- balls ship build in W W II and then being used to
moved to a ranch at Belknap. In 1960, they sold their ranch, haul cargo to Vietnam. In the years I pursued this line of
where Dale Relle[...]places were visited. Ranging
and heating business in Thompson Falls. Later they opened from Japan, Korea, China, in fact a little of all 3 Chinas.
a sporting goods s[...]ntil they moved to Namely one weekend spend in Mainland China in the city of
Apache Junction, Ariz. last fall. Dalien, a few stops in Hong Kong and many stops in
Survivors include the widow, Marjorie, Apache J[...]Mesa, Ariz.; two brothers, Raymond, in Haifa, Israel. Around South American included 3 t[...]one of my retirement
Dewey Ross Duffel was born in Missoula, Montana to desires. Officia[...].
half way between Trout Creek and Noxon, Montana in Even medical people often think o[...]quette, who was a Rosicrucian Fellowship in Oceanside, California. This is a
carpenter, the o[...]anization striving to give out
made ready to move in, complete with inside plumbing. At an eso[...]would
keep me awake, radio stations from Sal Lake City and even Brad & Judy (Edw[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (401)[...]lizabeth (Volz) Duffy
He was born Sept. 4, 1920 in Edgemere, Idaho to Ed and Charles A. Duff[...]bert and Doris Brinegar were married July 2, 1946 in Aug 18, 1905 - C. A. Duffy, former agent and[...]Plains were here on Monday
minor league baseball in Kellogg, Idaho. The couple moved renewing acquaintances.
to Sulphur Springs, Ark. from Montana in 1977. He loved to Sanders County Signal, Fe[...]C. A. Duffy,
play the guitar and mandolin. Later in life he took up the formerly agent at this pl[...]agent of the Northern Pacific.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and H. J. Duffy is from Des Moines, Iowa their old home.
one brother.[...]at- wife of the N. P. Agent at Thompson, died in Missoula this
grandchildren.[...]ls, Mt. Friday
at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hiwassee, Ark., July 10, 1908 - Mrs. C.[...]in Fairbault, in the same state. She was married on Sept. 30,[...], who
Charles died Sept 28, 1993 and was buried in the Fraternal resides in Minneapolis and her parents. The remains will be[...]devout
Mable Duffield has a plot # 13 reserved in the Fraternal member of the Catholic church.[...]Minn. Married Sept. 30, 1902 she was unite in Marriage to
John Duffield was born to Charles R[...]l Clark A. Dufty of Austin, Minn. Burial was in the St.
Judge.[...]from Thompson yesterday for a farewell
University in Chicago next week. His parents, M&M C. R. visit with his many friends in this city. He has resigned from
Duffield and brother[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (402)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]6- 9:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stevensville,
7, was shaking hands with his Thomp[...]In lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to the Steve[...]Stevensville is in charge of arrangements.
Kathy was born to Gord[...]r, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully in[...](Steck) Dufresne She was born in W orden, Mont., June 27, 1919 and
Louis Henry D[...], shortly thereafter moved W est; living in Missoula and
Mont., to Armand Dufresne and Mary Louise Cadieux. Clinton in her early years. She and Louis H. Dufresne were[...]Mt., and married July 14, 1941 and resided in Mill town, Tacoma,
they had the following childre[...]ash., and Missoula, then moved to Thompson Falls in
Jacquie (Frank Gebhardt). 1956. In 1986, she and Louis moved to Stevensville.
Lorr[...]den, Mont. Lorraine had many passions in her life including antiques,
She was born into a[...]printed a book on Thompson culminating in her authoring “A Heritage Remembered.”
Falls[...]resne I, 85 died She was preceded in death by her 13 brothers and sisters;
peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005 in Stevensville. and her husband, Louis in January 2003.
He was born on July 24, 1919 in Milltown, Mont., to She is survived[...]avis, Lissa (Michael)
Missoula County High School in 1938. He and Lorraine Ninemire, Jamie[...]Jenny) Dufresne,
Steck were married July 14, 1941 in Bonner. Bryan (Jessie) Dufre[...]a, Addison,
Bonner until 1943, when he began work in Tacoma, W ash., Katie and Boon; along with many nieces and nephews.
as an electrician. In 1944, he entered the Navy and served on Memo[...]ere to be held at St. Mary’s Catholic
two ships in the Pacific during W W II. In 1946, he was Church in Stevensville, Saturday, April 23, at 11 a.m., wit[...]o., where he worked construction for seven years. In 1954, at St. Mary’s Family Center.
he was located in Missoula for two years before transferring In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the
to Thompson Falls where he worked for 32 years, retiring in Stevensville Booster Club, P.O. Box 626, Stevensville, Mt.
1978. He and Lorraine moved to Stevensville in 1986. 59870.
Louis was an avid hunt[...]Falls Rod and Gun Club, Lions Club and in charge of arrangements.
was a volunteer fireman.[...]Louis Dufresne Jr.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents. Sander[...]ne, two sisters, Dora Boespflug and Ada in the navy at San Diego.
(Owen) Kelly, two s[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (403)[...]403

tender, USS Piedmont, based in San Diego, Calif. 33 years of age;[...]t of “W ild W omen’s Cave,” he was in partnership with
Thompson Falls, was a welcome vi[...]day night, leaving the W hen the dam was put in, access to the mine was lost. It is
next day for her home in Missoula, where Mr. Dukelow is a located ju[...]ee for Plains, has accepted a position in E. C. Day’s barber shop.
Judge of the District[...]tonsorial artist of
district of Montana, was born in Franklin county, Virginia. Plains, attended t[...]ntered the Virginia military institute as a cadet in July Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 11, 1918 - News[...]est - Ed
1880. He graduated from this institution in 1883, fourth Duncan, who has been employed as barber at the W ilde pool
from first in the class, and was immediately appointed[...]ey, W ash., for a short visit
assistant professor in that college and taught three years in with his mother before reporting the latter par[...]school, also at Belknap is now teaching at Arlee.
in Virginia.[...]Polk directory lists her as
He came to Montana in the early part of 1892, and located County Su[...]He was elected county attorney of Missoula county in Miss Leona Duncan left Tuesday evening f[...]Duncan arrived here
volunteer infantry at Helens, in which capacity he served W ednesday evening from Kansas City for a visit with her
until July 1899, when after the capture of Malolos, in which cousin, Miss Leona Duncan.
battle he eng[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
assigned in the command of the second battalion of his[...]is a candidate to succeed herself on
the Presido in San Francisco in the fall of 1899. During his the democratic ticket.
service in the Philippine Islands he was in 13 battles around She is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
and near Manila. Aft[...]ctory lists her.
following: Clyde Duncan residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; The Sanders C[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (404)[...]y Friday morning, December 5,
She is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk 1947, a[...]a form of heart attack. In apparent excellent health, he had[...]issued the Ledger on schedule Thursday and in the evening
Mr. Duncan was born about 1835.[...]. E. Rosdahl
of interest t some of the old timers in and around Thompson was called immediately,[...]week from Mrs. away.
N. S. Hunt who resides in W ashington advising her of the W illis Dunlap was born at Newman Grove, Nebraska,
death last fall in Coeur d’Alene City of Mrs. Sophia Allord. March 28, 1904, the so[...]unlap. He became editor and manager of the Ledger in
distinction of being the first married white woma[...]son Falls- continued to publish and edit. In 1932 he was married to
Murray Trail, carrying their worldly possessions in pack Irene Lepak of Pocatello, Idaho, wit[...]ha Dunlap Moore,
drove a bull team from Salt Lake City to the New Gold now of Chicago.
Discovery camp in California in 1849. Funeral servic[...]thy Dunham services in the local cemetery. Pallbearers were: W ylie
Dor[...]on, and Edmond Ouellette. Business establishments in
Milton Brown married Dorothy Dunham Sept. 7, 1934 the town were closed from two to three in respect to the
Superior, Montana.[...]orn - At high noon today at the Shertiff hospital in W illis Dunlap’s childhood was a “well-tr[...]Mrs. Carl Streblow. his parents were engaged in theatrical work which took them
Mrs. Streblow wil[...]s is their first various points which resulted in his having attended grade
baby and mother and child are fine. school in Salina, Kansas; Manitowac, W isconsin;[...]periods were spent at his mother’s family home in
W illis was born March 28, 1904 Newman Grove, Neb. to Columbia, Missouri, in Muncie, Indiana, and Hankinson,
W illis Dunlap an[...]t Bowdin High School, his
W illis married Irene in 1932 and they had the following sophomore a[...]High School from which he
Irene Lepak was born in 1911. graduated in 1921. He then went to Chicago where he
W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (405)[...]405

Soon after he took a position in the W ashington, D. C.,[...]for over a year, he joined the noted in the High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 192[...]ers’ staff of the National Republican Committee in - Miss Dunn Mathematics.
Chicago which was then engaged in the unsuccessful
presidential campaign of ex- Pre[...]n-wide interests which were later to be reflected in May 7, 1909 - Harry Dunn has taken out his declaration but
W illis Dunlap’s editorial columns in the Ledger. has not been natural[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
engaged in business enterprises with lead offices in Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local News[...]er with his mother. called in to take his regular army examination and Mr. Dunn[...]known to them. For his personality was reflected in the Jack Dunn
Ledger’s pages in a remarkably effective manner; his[...]ack Dunn is
uninhibited thinking found expression in his week-to-week contemplating going to[...]which is conductive to parents were born in Maine.
extemporaneous speech-making. In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]F. G. Dunnigan
men but which in his effort to overcome them, further[...]sed his stature and maturity. Until, when he died in carpenter and rooming at W ard Hotel - not listed in the 1917
mid-life, he was a man with many friends[...]Durback
In noting the passing of W illis Dunlap, he would wa[...], Old Mexico. Perry
home community. No other spot in all the world could hold Sr., has always been interested in prospects and mines.
this same strong appeal for[...]An old friend of his, named Durback, who in past years
natural beauty of Clark’s Fork Valley has had some small had prospected in this section, invited Perry to come in with
effect in influencing the citizenry to become more[...]wonderland which McMurray had located in Old Mexico in the mountains
fact alone removes their daily live[...]ld Aztec mine and ran as high as 800 ounces of
In his personal life, it is doubtful if a man was ev[...]e over themselves.
Irene died 1995 with burial in the Thompson Falls Therefore, the[...]ot #11. penetrating the interior points in Mexico, because they[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (406)[...], 1862 Friendship, Fond du Lac Co.,
wooden bridge in the world. This man has a half blood[...]charne was a member of Col. Ashley’s expedition in Barnes, #2 John Bodley) she died July[...]e age 1 years
He ascended the Yellowstone river in 1824 and saw the (granddaughter)
geyser[...]erful scenery of the Park, he was more interested in (Leah) and Isabelle moved to Montana in 1886, in the Deer
furs than scenery, and never told any ca[...]and Leah died in Spokane.[...]Eula Durfee probably in central Montana area.
The Sanders County Ledger[...]Mt. Thurs. Archibald and Mary settled in Friendship, Fond du Lac
Jan. 17, 1918 - front pag[...]supplemented his income by coming to Montana in the
W ashington to Marry Soldier - Miss Maude Towne, who for winters to work in the woods.
more than two years past has had charg[...]bald died May 17, 1897 and Mary died May 5, 1900.
in the local schools, resigned her position the latter part of Both are buried in the Harrington Cemetery in Bovina,
the week and left for W ashington, D.D.,[...]a Mr. Brown, a member of Uncle Sam’s In the 1896/97 Spokane City directory, W illiam W .
signal service.[...]Durkee is emunerated in the John C. and Leah Bodley
Her place during th[...]Durkee marriage W illiam was residing in Kellogg near his sister
#2 Gertru[...]lin. (Death date according to Idaho death records in 20, 1904 Idaho.
Shoshone Co., Idaho)[...]mily daughter of W illiam and Gertie Durkee in the Plains area.
history contributed by the Socie[...]ents later moved to W ashington Co., came in from Thompson Falls, Mont. on this week. He is
Ne[...]working on the Iron Daisy claim in which many local people
Archibald marrie[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (407)[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday
Developing Company and is in the same mountain as the Aug. 12, 1910 -[...]ng violinist and played with the the government in making trails on the Cabinet forest
symphony in Seattle. It is likely this Ina M. Durkee married[...]time to Margaret R. LeLorier on December 2, 1940 in Las Oct. 14, 1910 - page 3 - W . W . Durke[...]. Miller
Vegas, Nevada. Carol was a Postal worker in Los Angeles, left Sunday morning for a trip[...]ack train come up to meet them the last of this
In the winter 1989 addition of the Durkee Family week to bring in the bruins. The bears in that section had
Newsletter, on page 121, there i[...]ce looking picture. Bill is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk
Sometime around 19[...]age 3 - W . W . Durkee and Arthur
him or remained in the Kellogg, Idaho area, it would seem McLeo[...]mention as been made of W illiam’s wife living in contract on the Dee mining property.
Th[...]om Our
Nov. 2, 1906 - J. T. Henwood, who has been in charge of Neighbor - Plains April 10 - Mr.[...]ny their mother and they go the ranch
remain here in charge of the Daisy. T[...]he tunnel on the Iron Daisey on Daisey gulch, was in town there he went to Plains, Montana and tri[...]ons and supplies to continue the was while in Plains that he met his second wife, Gertrude
work[...]March 14, 1915 Plains,
stated that the tunnel was in about 350 feet. Mt., by H. J. Mo[...]thouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. Book 1
W . W . Durkee in driving the tunnel on the Iron Daisy mine, page[...]s of age at the time of
Things did not go well in the marriage and in 1908 her marriage to W illiam). Her pare[...]15, 1918 Gladys May was killed accidentally in a shooting
November 29, 1913 Seattle, W a. But th[...]a accident, her burial was Sept. 18, 1918 in the Plains
short one and after a year Marc[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (408)[...]ritory Friday
Howard, W illiams son, was killed in an auto accident in Feb. 4, 1887 - County Correspondence - Tho[...]Fred Dutton, formerly agent here, came in from Murray last
death record, he was born in Massachusetts. As his mother Thursday - b[...]flying visit.
very strange that Marcia should be in Massachusetts for the The W eekly MIssouli[...]t., Territory Friday
birth, when the family lived in Idaho. The only explanation Feb. 18, 1887 C[...]that with Marcia being born Fred Dutton came in on Saturday’s coach from Murray,
in Maine, she was perhaps visiting her family at the time of spending Sunday and Monday in town visiting old friends,
the birth.[...]w
W illiam and Gertie about 1925 became engaged in a bitter weeks.
divorce, both fighting for[...]and the east recently, and after visiting in town for a day or two left
summer with her father. for their home in Murray. The good wishes of many friends
Gertie[...]& Elizabeth (Klench) Dwinelle
where he found work in the mines. Ila returned to Idaho to Just[...]y Dwinelle and Mary Emma Van Hosen. (Justin was
In the late 1940's W illiam (W alter as he was more[...]d federal census Tully, Onondaga
was hospitalized in Silverton, Idaho. He died there on Cou[...]V. Dwinelle 54 years
August 8, 1951 and is buried in the Greenwood cemetery, of age, born NY, parents born in New York; children: 1]
Kellogg, Idaho.[...]NY; 3] Justin 8
W alter’s obituary was found in the local newspaper, years Md; and Luc[...]future home. He is in the employ of the local forest service.
Mr. Durkee was born in W aukeshaw, W is., in 1872. The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk[...]rest service will leave tomorrow for his old home in New
officiate. Interment will follow in Greenwood cemetery. York to spend the h[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in the local forest office, temporarily taking the p[...]reached
Fulloway, who is doing some special work in the Coeur the local forest office tha[...]n He is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
Sanders County Ind[...]2, 1920 - directory.
front page - Teachers in our School. - Miss May Dustin will Justin[...]Grant Klench and
art work. Miss Dustin has taught in Montana a number of Anna Eliza.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (409)[...]t. Friday Delta Mae Perrish at Big Timber in June 20, 1918. They had
Jan. 8, 1909 - Thompson F[...]ept. 24, 1920
fill the pulpit on the first Sunday in February. (Didn’t last Plains cemetery, Plai[...]Plains, Mt. (who later lived in Victoria, Tex); 4] Julia[...]Sept. 13, 1962 page 4 col 1 - Frank Dykstra Dies in Idaho - Mercer); 6] Delta Dec. 6, 1926 Thomp[...]ith, Garden Grove, Calif. 7] Dirk, April 12,
were in Salmon W ednesday to attend funeral services for[...]1934 Paradise,
River resident, who died Saturday in Salmon. Frank had Mt. (Armand Sandon, M[...],
Information from their marriage license #1371 in the Mt., to Sandpoint, Id., where he wo[...]April 4, 1923 to Floyd Hart lived weekdays in a house where the Thompson Falls
and Gladys Shole[...]Elementary school now stands. They lived in the Thompson
In the late 1940's early 1950's Frank went into part[...]lodins mine for wages and hewed ties and cut fire wood as fill-in
mill. Frank was not experienced in handling men and with work. Also he worke[...]le from Snider at that time. In the mid-1930's the family removed to Paradise, wh[...]nown
Henry Jurjen Dykstra was born Dec. 15, 1891 in for rattlesnakes, and one[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (410)[...]of Trout Creek
that a very large rattle-snake was in the pigs food and every accompanied them. M[...]Milton died Jan. 26, 1998 with burial in the Plains
Creek. The children went to school at[...]Bertha are guardians of 1] John Aug. 16, 1914 -
In 1943, Henry built a house east of Thompson River,[...]Feb. 24, 1916; 3]
where he resided until he died in November, 1961. Frances age 19[...]arm near Eddy. Mrs. Dykstra
children still reside in the area. It is interesting to note that leaves[...]Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in children: 1] Milton J., Feb. 24, 1916 Co[...]] Grace (___ Eckert); 4] baby, b&d Dec 25,
burial in the family plot at Paradise under the direction o[...]Nysena ___ was born in 1890.
Delta Mae died Oct 18, 1977 and was buried in the Nysena died Dec. 26, 1919 Algoma, Idaho with burial in
Paradise cemetery, Paradise, Mt.[...]Sunday night. The family resided in the house where James
Falls, Mt. to Henry Jurjen[...]cer. reported in the county since the epidemic of last year,
San[...]Ida May Coleman was born May 12, 1905 Elk City,
M ilton Dykstra[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (411)[...]to the Sandpoint Senior Citizens Center
Saturday in Polson for Mrs. Cora A. Stipe, 89, of Charlo,[...]friend.
Charles Krubb officiated and burial was in the Lakeview She is survived by family[...]a, Mont.; and
Mrs. Stipe was born June 16, 1878 in Kansas. Frances Johnson of Pols[...]y died July 17, 1972 Sandpoint, Idaho with burial in Ida was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers,
the Lakeview[...], 1972 -
Rudolph Juryen Dykstra, 84, died July 17 in Sandpoint. Jessie Dysart
Born June 24, 1888 in Springfield, South Dakota, he had The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
lived in Thompson Falls, Mont., from 1962 until 1969 when[...]cal
he moved to Sandpoint. Mr. Dykstra had farmed in South Interest - Mrs. Jessie Dysart, wh[...]at the
Dakota and Montana and moved to California in 1927 where Union Cafe as waitress for som[...]ay Department and morning for Eddie, Ida., in response to a message that her
later for the Bureau of Public Roads in the Northwest. father was quite ill.
He served in the mission field in Arizona for the Church of
God and was associated[...]Florence Eagan
retiring in 1962.[...]son, Kenneth W . Ness, had by all those in attendance. The young ladies have gone
Ronan, Mon[...]lia Pierce, Pleasent Hill, Ore., 12 Holbrook in the future.
grandchildren and 17 great grandchild[...]iday
Hamilton, Mont., will officiate, with burial in Lakeview Aug. 6, 1915 - front page col 3[...]had by all those in attendance. The young ladies have gone
Ida died[...]e, Sandpoint, Idaho Feb. 6, 1993 - Holbrook in the future.
Ida May DuBois, 87, passed away on Thursday, February 4,
1993 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Funeral services will be[...]ty Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Chapel in Sandpoint, with George Davis of the Athol[...]. She is assisting
Ida was born on May 12, 1905 in Elk City, Kansas, the Mr. Jahnke, the head teache[...]ndle without assistance.
family to Ronan, Montana in 1908 and that is where she
grew up. She had been[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Indians in Arizona for 15 years.[...]sold the Jim Fisk mine.
Ida moved to Sandpoint in September of 1969. On May 4, George has h[...]perty was originally located as the “The Bob” in 1884 by
Harvey preceded her in death on March 28, 1988 in James Hammel, Harry Manning, C. C.[...]Maher. Mr. Bruson relocated it in 1899 as the “Jim Fisk”,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (412)[...]e Eastman and Mrs. Florence Fellows, were married in[...]Daniel Eastman
Sargent in Co. H., ?2 Minn. Calvary; entered service Oct 10,[...]ars 6 months 20 hoistman - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
days; received chronic diahhri in 1863. directory.[...]velop the Montana Coeur d’Alene mining property in Sandpoint, Idaho in 1930. In the 40's he began working for
which they are inte[...]John and Russell Oliver, working in the woods. W hen the
The Sanders County Ledger[...]Bud and Jerry bought the small grocery store in Pyattsville
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]y, who during Manager Hagler’s
absence has been in charge of the “Shamrock mine,” drove Hazel Eastman
in on Saturday expecting Mr. Hagler’s return.[...]ived here
Feb. 4, 1910 - page 3 - J. J. Early was in from Prospect from Malden, W ash., W edne[...]Prospect Mrs. Hazel Eastman is mentioned in a friends funeral after
creek Monday to do the an[...]y of Prospect. Mr. Early says that times are good in J. S. Eastman
the Co[...]iners have no fireman - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
trouble in securing employment, the riff-raff has been[...]e 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as
in a gun boot. W yatt Earp and Jack Enright guarded[...]stman Eastman, barber in E. C. Day’s barber shop, will arrive next
The[...]. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. W . S. Eastman and two
in which he will open a stock of groceries.[...]Correspondence - Thompson Falls employed in E. C. Days’ barber shop and has been here all
-[...]returned to these summer. They will live in the Homan house next to Doenges
parts, and is now[...], Mt., Territory Friday He is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
June 24, 1887[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (413)[...]Bert Eaton was born May 31, 1926 Cedar City, Utah.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Bert joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls, Mt.
April 10, 1914 - front page col 5 - Farewell Surprise Party - in 1950, at that time he noted on his registration c[...]Thompson Falls, farming; he served in the Army in the
member of the “we should worry” card club[...]as discharged Nov. 13, 1946 Ft. Lewis,
apartments in Doenges’ hall.[...]s Polk directory lists him as a
made many friends in this city who sincerely regret their carpenter fo[...]E. R. Eaton is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
The Sanders Count[...]nderson A. F. “Eck” Eckert was born in Milwaukee, W isconsin on
and Mrs. Everett Eastwoo[...]bedside of Mrs. Eastwood whose life seems to hang in the 1911 by his company, McGillis and[...]their lumber office in Clark Fork, Idaho, where he met Myra
Sanders C[...]ley, who later became his wife. They were married in
1915 - front page col 1 - Mrs. Eastwood Dies - Su[...]e life, nor can what men call wedding in 1964.
death fix its bounds. Time can not measure[...]as born to Arthur and Annette “Nettie” Polley in
Mrs. Amanda B. Eastwood, who died in this city Tuesday Atkin, Minnesota in 1891. She moved with her family to the
after an i[...]age and the wife of Daniel Eastwood, an engineer in from the eighth grade she taught school in W hite Pine,
the employ of the power company. She[...]Eck and Myra started their married life together in
was a Christian lady and held firm to her faith a[...]Mrs. Knauss and Mrs. Hoard. alcohol in those days, which the Indians loved, making them[...]eautiful. Interment was or the like.
made in W ild Rose cemetery. W hile living in Clark Fork, they enjoyed stream fishing[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (414)[...]is spending her vacation in the east.
After Eck and Myra sold their store in Clark Fork, they The Sanders County Ledg[...]was known as the “Biggest coming term - In event Miss Eckels fully recovers from her
Little Grocery in North Idaho.” It was the first cash and[...]s been secured as teacher of domestic
carry store in Sandpoint. The store was located where[...]y much that slow recovery from
and Cedar. His son-in-law, E. E. “Gene” Chamberlain, later a[...]on Lignite Road, where they good fortune in securing Miss Esther B. Cooley as her
had a small[...]r of Prof. F. S. Cooley
the farm and built a home in Sandpoint, where they lived of the State[...]duate of that institution and
until Eck’s death in 1977 at the age of 90. has[...]rer
Aro Fremont died March 23, 1978 with burial in the in the extension work of the college. In this capacity she has
Pinecrest cemetery, Sandpoi[...]rch 17, 1981 demonstrations.
with burial in the Pinecrest cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho.
The[...]Jay Ector
beauty shop in what is now the W histle Stop until her[...]ersity,
Eckerts’ only son, 2] Albert, served in W orld W ar II as an have been appointed forest[...]Mt. Friday
Marna were divorced prior to his death in _____. Nov. 23, 1906 - H. W . Ed[...]nistrator of his father’s estate he holds stock in
married Gene Chamberlain. They had three children[...]property would soon be a producer.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday
came to the United States in 1888 (12 years ago) that he is a April 12, 19[...]- 1914 Faculty - Mildred Signal is noted in an entry.
Eckles - A. B., sixth grand and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (415)[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday and who had a hand in discovering gold in the then territory,
Oct. 19, 1906 - Mr. and Mrs.[...]gs
while Mr. Edgar conducted a brickyard near the city, and Henry Edgar came up from Plains last night and received
they later moved to a ranch in the Blackfoot section. About the welcome he a[...]ins, near which town maintains his health in remarkable shape. To look at him no
she resided w[...]would think he was one of the discoverers of gold in the
Annie died Oct 10, 1906 and was buried Pla[...]0
of Olive, was a great shock to her many friends in W estern buried Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]M ary Eddy
discoverers of gold in Alder Gulch and with his wife Mary Eddy was born about 1878 Nevada City, Nevada
attended the recent session of the Pioneers’ association in Co., Calif., to W illiam Eddy and Cynthia Laz[...]gar with an old timer led the grand march. W hile in
Anaconda she contracted a cold which developed in[...]Richard ‘Dick’ Eddy
The funeral was held in Plains Saturday afternoon from The Fronti[...]Hammond & Co., has been viewing his possessions in this
wreaths and floral offerings, showing the high esteem in portion of the Lord’s vineyard this week[...]lls, Mt. Friday
Cooper. The body was laid to rest in the Plains cemetery. April 10, 1914 - front[...]fe, went to Camas hot springs on No. 42
been seen in Plains for years.[...]. M . Edwards
Frank Foster of Plains and a sister in Buffalo. They are the Sanders County Indepen[...]nary W ork Being Done On Good Prospects - C. M.
In 1880 she and Mr. Ed. Edgar met in Butte and were Edwards and wife were here Monday from W allace, Idaho.
married in Missoula, where they made their home for several[...]d’Alenes and is interested in a number of valuable mining
The greater portion of her early life was taken spent in claims on Clear Creek. W ork on these claims[...]provisions can be brought in will commence next week.
W hile not holding membership in any church, Mrs. Edgar Fifty thousand dolla[...]ian woman, had a noble character and
always aided in the good work, whenever possible. She[...]her, she had a most remarkable memory, especially in the hall man of Plains, were visito[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (416)[...]ge 6 - Electrician May Locate - C. O. in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
Edwards,[...]s Francis died Feb. 9, 1935 and was buried in the W ildrose
had 19 years experience in electrical work and make a cemetery,[...]el enlisted into the Marines during W orld W ar I in
electricity.[...]unty Independent Ledger, Thompson
ill at her home in Plains, while Mrs. Horace Edwards, who Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 21, 1918 - Edwards Killed In Action
went to California, is reported much bette[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Jr. - “In the midst of the joyous shouts of victory and the[...]d Mrs. H. V. Edwards, of this
He is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk city, that their son, Herschel V. Edwards Jr., had bee[...]in action. It was a crushing blow, one that has exci[...]volunteered before the first draft, enlisting in the marines. In
Delmar Louis Edward was born to W . Clyde Edwar[...]the first to go to France and his letters told in an
he earned the rank of Lieutenant.[...]spent part of his helped to make. He was in the famous fight at Chateau
30 day leave visiting[...]hter and which marked the beginning of the German
in 1941. He just returned from 17 months service.[...]Mrs. Clyde Edwards of Thompson known in this community where he had been associated with
Falls is flying missions in Korea with the 1st Marine air his father in mining operations. He was a devoted son and an
wing. He expects to have a rest period soon for a week in ardent American, and his heart was in the cause for which he
Japan.[...]t 15, life.”
1952 W ed. - Serving in Korea - Serving with Marine Air As[...]custom of the Edwards family to spend
Squadron 33 in Korea is Capt. Delmar L. Edwards, USMC, the summer in Larchwood, the young man made many
son of Mr. and[...]. Edwards of Thompson Falls and friends in this community who will greatly regret their loss[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
airbase in working around the clock. W hile Group fighter-[...]t: Major Del went to Missoula to enlist in the navy for four years.
Edwards, son of Mr. and[...]H. of the Idaho national guard.
circle the globe in space Tuesday, when the two took Marine
Corps tra[...]im as drill Victory died 19-- with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery,
foreman for the T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (417)[...]417

Edith died 1948 with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery,[...]Egan.
following children: 1] Beryl April 24, 1910 in W heeler, The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]Edward died Sept. 1911 Iowa.
Lois Kemmerer was born 1889 to Joseph Louis Ke[...]riday
and Anne Elizabeth Faulkner. She was raised in Dorchester, Sept. 29, 1911 - page 4 - News w[...]Monday of the death of Ed Egan at his home in Iowa. For a
father died.[...]her birth date: Shirley Jan. 9, where he was in the employ of W illiam Cummings for about
1922. (Shirley graduated with the 1939 high school class in two years. He was a brother of Mrs. Albert Ha[...]Creek.
Clyde died Jan. 1963 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
Thompson Falls, Mt. secti[...]de Edwards, 77, a burial May 24, 1911 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine,
Thompson Fal[...]r. Edwards was born April 12, 1885 at Hardin, Mo. In 26, 1911 - Harry Egan, who had at one tim[...]an was injured by a
July 2, 1907 to Lois Kemmerer in Spokane and they moved kick from a horse and a rib broken, and he delayed seeking
to Jordan in 1915 where they homesteaded and ranched until medical attention until complications had set in to such an
1936 when they moved to Thompson Falls[...]and 33 great. Three Market.
sons preceeded him in death.
Funeral arrangements will be made throug[...]at Bellevue,
Lumber Co., (the old Brown’s Mill) in Jan. 1952 as ‘sticking Neb., will be release[...]. G. Dunlap which he will
the ‘green’ (newly cut lumber) tiers so that air can pass purchase[...]Eggensperger’s experience includes 11 years in the[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (418)[...]a weekly and operated another newspaper in Gravett, Arkansas. W hen that venture soured,
for[...]he took a stint as a radio announcer in Cheyenne, W yoming,
Eggensperger has a wife and[...]ebrush Symphonies” from “Powder River
home is in Bozeman and he is a resident of W yoming. Doc.”
Kermit joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls, W ith the Berlin Air Lift of 1946, he returned to active duty
Mt. in 1954 and remained a member until 1966. On his in the new U. S. Air Force at Strategic Air Command[...]ska where he edited the
newspaper editor residing in Thompson Falls; he served in magazine Combat Crews.
the Air Force entering the service May 10, 1942 and was In Aug. 15, 1953 after retiring as a major, Doc and
discharge Aug. 15, 1953; Serial # A02061815 (in post Dec. Gladys and their three sons wen[...]newspaper in Montana. They contacted famed author
Doc Eggens[...]the secretary-manager of the
Edward’s Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mont[...]er editor passes County Independent Ledger in Thompson Falls. They
away in Arkansas. - K. A. “Doc” Eggensperger, former moved there in August of 1953, initiating a long relationship
ed[...]earned to love so dearly.
St. Edward’s Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He had been His pu[...]rofessional
Kermit Adolph was born July 8, 1919 in Ruthton, Journalists. The Ledger[...]seventh child of Adolph R. and newspaper in Montana for its class. Doc’s column, “Ledger[...]Valley.
family spent his earliest years in Holland, Minnesota where Doc joined American Legion in 1954 and remained with
his father was a businessm[...]the organization until 1966.
move south in 1926 after Papa Adolph contracted terminal He took great pride in championing projects he felt would
cancer.[...]ials promoted an all-weather
The family settled in Springdale, Ark., and it was there road be[...]ints as the economies of both areas. In 1962 he promoted a golf course
manager of the hig[...]and the club’s first president. He succeeded in gaining a
writing the news. He founded the Spring[...]jail for conversion into a museum for the area.
In between he experienced several jobs, one in Hollywood For nine years he served on[...]ny of those years as chairman where he and
ranger in Yellowstone National Park in W yoming and trustees promoted a ne[...]parking lot.
In May 10, 1942 as he balanced finances and a[...]sm education, he joined a flight training program in Doc to serve on the first Council of 50, a s[...]involving the Missoula University where
excelled in training and as W W II moved closer to an end he he also served as a guest lecturer in journalism. Doc, like his
joined an elite group o[...]r the Himalayas, hauling Chang Kai In 1982 the Missoulian featured him in an article on his
Shek’s troops and their suppl[...]eading role as a small town Montana publisher and in 1987
India, Burma and China. he was the subject of an article in the national magazine
Upon leaving the Air Corps he wasted no time in wedding Editor and Publisher. He was sele[...]united Association, their highest honor.
in the Methodist Church parsonage in Bozeman April 2 after He treasured his membership in the Congregational
which he worked at the Bozeman[...]occasionally delivered
joining his brother, Omar, in the ownership of a small sermon[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (419)[...]period of
He and Gladys retired from the Ledger in 1984. He months I have struggled to[...]nd his body was embalmed, dressed and placed in a coffin for
enjoyed their grandchildren.[...]. The day remained
He returned to Arkansas late in 1987 and there he re-met clear until nightf[...]congregation sang “For the Beauty of the
summer in Fort Smith, with his brother, Dr. Harold[...]d, friend on earth,
extensively and spent winters in Fort Smith and summers in and friends above; for all gentle thoughts[...]ic witness to Doc’s life was given by son Jim
In the spring of 1993, after experiencing troubles with Eggensperger. The sermon was given by my brother-in-law,
balance, he was diagnosed with a benign cran[...]n self his country
thought and memories continued in his Ledger Lines. loved.” The postlude was the Air Force Hymn, which in the
He and Maxine returned to Thompson Falls fo[...]summer of 1994, which proved to be his last stay in his we go into the wild blue yonder.’ In Doc’s case led by a
beloved Montana. W ith weak[...]r of angels,” she wrote.
Methodist Nursing Home in Fort Smith where he resided My siste[...]nephews, cousins and in-laws were there for me. Bruce and
He is survived by his wife, Maxine, of their home in Fort Kelly’s family were here and George A[...]15 he great heart quit and his last breaths left.
City, MO.; step-son Bruce Miller of Little Rock, Ark.;[...]hone calls. A great abundance of food was brought in on
brother Arlo of For Smith. Monday and Tuesday.
He was preceded in death by first wife, Gladys, his Lin[...]be business which comes with a death.
held in Thompson Falls in the spring. Inurnment will be at Linda, w[...]then be able to take employment
Scholarship Fund in care of the First State Bank of where she will have health insurance. In the meantime, she is
Thompson Falls, P.O. Box 638[...]helping me during the week.
Congregational Church in Thompson Falls, P.O. Box 426.
Sanders County Le[...]the bridge at Thompson River.
Thompson Falls in May. He went while the earth was cold[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (420)[...]l Party for He was born Sept. 23, 1907, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son
Mr. and Mrs. Harris -[...]Earl was raised and educated in W hitepine and Thompson[...]e moved into He married Gertrude Greene in 1942. She preceded him in
the Jake Ehrman residence, which place they will make their death in Aug. 2, 1963 in Missoula, Mt. and is buried in the
future home. Mr. Cummings will continue his b[...]Earl married Grace Dykstra on Aug. 23, 1979 in Coeur[...]k died Sept. 10, 1968, with burial Sept. 14, 1968 in friend to everyone and was always willing to help anyone in
the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]Earl was also preceded in death by his parents and two
John Earl & #[...]6 - reception will follow the services in the community room.
Thompson Falls, - Earl Eicher[...]ith burial
was sent to Mather Field, Ca., serving in the 3014th Dec.23, 2002 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
AAFBU, n[...]ed the rank of Grace’s obituary was in the Sanders County Ledger,
Tec. Sergeant and was[...]int, Idaho She was born June 15, 1912 in Springfield SD, the
by Lloyd A. Doty, Minister. W[...]spent as a Volunteer Grandmother in Missoula schools. She
Gertrude E. Matthews was born was also very active in her church.
Gertrude had been previously married to Earl Greene. She is preceded in death by two husbands, Frank and John;
Gertrud[...]illiam and by four brothers, Jerry, John, Milton
in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 3 lot #7[...]3 years of age on July 6, 9-10 am at Garden City Funeral Home with funeral services
2001 Missoula, Mt. with burial July 9, 2001 in the following at 10 a.m. A reception will follow the services in
W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (421)[...]has been hospitalized at the
(Grace’s obituary in the Sanders County Ledger, Thompson North[...]s: 1] John Earl 1907; 2] has also been in Missoula near his mother.
Truman Edward 1908 died[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Fall, Mt. Feb. 1953 -
burial in the W hitepine cemetery ; 3] Frank Anton Aug. 13, Rosalie Eichert Dies in Missoula - After several weeks of
1910.[...]illness at the hospital in Missoula, Mrs. Rosalie Eichert died
Rosalie ‘[...]attie Rebbeca the Valley Nursing Home in Thompson Falls since 1934 and
Cowger.[...]ty
Oct. 4, 1917 - front page col 2 - New Settlers in W hitepine - Church at W hitepine at 2 p.m. Tue[...]hitepine to establish Fridley and burial was in the W hitepine Cemetery under
homes on propety re[...]o, Idaho. It is Mrs. Eichert was born in W athena, Kan., July 25, 1886
understood that the[...]and came from Twin Falls, Idaho, to W hitepine in 1917 and
the necessary buildings so that they can occupy their places to Thompson Falls in 1931. Her husband, John E. Eichert,
very soon. died in Los Angeles in 1948. She was a member of the
Sanders County In[...]of Eddy, and two
flames reached such proportions in such a few minutes that sisters, Mrs. Annie[...]erything is shipshape she parents were born in Germany.
will start taking in boarders and do nursing when demanded. The[...]condensed version - Louisville,
John is listed in 1936 when he purchased a building. Jeff[...]t Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. of age born in Baden as were her parents; children: 1] Jacob
May[...]] Regina 12 years of age, Ky; her niece Rosa born in
installing a bath with hot and cold running water and sinks in Iowa and six other boarders.
all the rooms. Later she[...]In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula
John died in 1948 Los Angeles, Calif.[...]a miner of ore; that he rented his
Feb. 24, 1953 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. h[...]ls, Mt. Friday
Informant: Frank Eichert. Residing in Thompson Falls. Feb. 24, 1905 -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (422)[...]e, W ash. Mr. Eisenman appears very much improved in
Thompson Falls Mercantile Co., and one of the sub[...]mother, nearly 80 years of age was seriously ill in Sanders County Ledger Friday Dec.[...]gh the favorably known as any other man in western Montana, left
1909 directory lists him.[...]Francisco and back to his old home in Louisville, Kentucky.
Friday May 17, 1907 - J. C.[...]also expects to see the Panama canal and New York City.
the family home at Louisville, Ky. Mr. Eisenman[...]. Jul 17, 1909 - Mr. J. C. coast fairs and in his old home in Kentucky, J. C. Eisenman
Eisenman, secretary and[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
that he is living in the W ard Hotel. April[...]Aground. (Story on the ship running aground in Hong
Sept. 12, 1913 - front page col 3 - (abstrac[...]April 14, 1916 - front page col 4 - Eisenman in Japan on
David Thompson’s fort was built on Leo[...]s.
reservation, at the spot where I now live, and in 1849 I made Aug. 4, 1916 - front page col 6 -[...]till very week, he has resumed some of his duties in the
Thompson Falls Mercantile company, has spent[...]rcantile office an dis gradually getting his hand in the
in Missoula on business connected with the enlargeme[...]s friends are glad to have him home
is to be made in the company store at TF. “W e are adding[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (423)[...]er W ed. Sept. 28,
Louisiana with burial April 17 in Louisville, Ky. 1927 - H. O. Ekern[...]August 6th - Dear Folks at Home.: Here I am in St. Paul,
Mont. W ed. May 22, 1940 - Old Pioneer[...]one of Chicago. Stopped at the Y.M.C.A., in Chicago, great man’s
the oldest pioneers in this section for years. He was hotel. Saw the sights of the city. Spent a day in the art
associated with Theodore Bedard, now of Clark Fork, in the gallery and the museum.
Thompson Falls M[...]Had a
He had a host of friends and acquaintance in this section. pleasant hours visit. W illis at the time was out of the city.
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Chicago is a wonderful city and I would like to spend a
Mont. W ed. June 12, 1940 - front page - Obituary of J. C. month in the museum alone. My next stop will be in
Eisenman - Jacob C. Eisenman, oldest son of Lande[...]ashington, D. C.
Regina Mercke Eisenman, was born in Louisville, Ky., August 8 - Reached W ashington in the early morning -
February 13, 1853 and passed[...]began my sight seeing - walked
He was educated in the parochial schools, St. Xavier’s about a hundred miles about the city looking at the old
College and the University of[...]om there.
Covington, Ky., she having preceded him in death by 53 I am now on board and have[...]ter the loss of his wife he went west and engaged in from Philadelphia. There are a dandy bunch of b[...]ning and mercantile business. He spent many years in board, my kind and with the same sized pocke[...]t Scott, Kansas who is going to take
Those left in the immediate family to cherish his memory a[...]to Louisville, Ky. Funeral mass was New York city seems to be on the alert, watching strangers
held[...]I was traveling in the millionaire class. I notice we are to get
([...]over France, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland
Miles City, Mont., from Mr. Eisenman’s daughter, Mrs. L.[...]Halvor is on the 1920 American legion list in Thompson[...]Falls, Mt. there he noted that he was a druggist in Thompson
Samuel L. Eisner Falls - in 1945 he was residing in Missoula, Mt - in 1946 he
Samuel L. Eisner was noted as building a house in 1884 was in Dixon, Mt. as an accountant; he was a member of t[...]middle initial is R;
Albert Olaf Ekern was born in Biri, Norway Feb. 2, 1888 Ruby’s middle i[...]own home; that
and emigrated to the United States in 1903 where he studied he was 27 years of age[...]marriage and
pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist in Rawson, N. Dak., Ruby was 22 years of age[...]old (or 1897 not 1888); that he immigrated in 1903 to the
He married Ruby E. Putnam in Aug. 5, 1915 at Shafer, United States an[...]owing children: 1] Drug Store; that he served in W orld W ar I.
Halvor O. Jr., foreign serv[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (424)[...]grandchild. A daughter Carol M., preceded him in death.
miles from W hitepine. The bulldozer has b[...]e previously Ruby died Aug. 18, 1978 in Plains, Mt. with burial Aug.
enrolled in the CC through the Forest Supervisor at 21, 1978 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. Sec.11
Tho[...]connected with this service ever since it started in Halvor married Marjorie Tanner Oct. 3, 1942[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange
Jack Bussell and her family reside in Thompson Falls so Mr. places doing strange things: Halvor Eker is in the Nine
Ekern spent Saturday and Sunday visiting in this section Mile CCC camp.
before having[...]25, 1935
Halvor died Dec. 6, 1963 with burial in the Thompson Thompson. Falls, Mt. - Enter[...]Sec. 11 lot # 11. University in Missoula: Hal Ekern.
Sanders County Ledger Thurs[...]were been promoted to the rank of Captain in the Mountain
conducted in Polson and graveside rites at Thompson Falls Infantry which is on winter maneuvers somewhere in the
Tuesday afternoon for Halvor Olaf Ekern, 75,[...]Colorado Rockies.
Friday at the Veterans hospital in Palo Alto, Calif. He was Sanders County Le[...]the United States of nearly
Mr. Ekern was born in Biri, Norway Feb. 2, 1888 and seven years. Mr. Ekern is assigned to the U.S. Embassy in
emigrated to the United States in 1903 where he studied Vienna, Austria, a[...]Affairs. His
pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist in Rawson, N. Dak., wife, Margaret and two[...]ed and operated the drug him, arriving in Montana in October. Mr. Ekern has devoted
store and theater in Thompson Falls 26 years. He was the past week to visiting friends in Missoula, Thompson
manager of the National Recove[...]ed to the Following the end of the war in the Alps, where he served
Montana Legislature in 1939. with th[...]Ekern elected
(The following is the information in the Legislature to remain in the occupation forces in Austria, where he
records - Halvor Olaf Ekern born 1888 Norway - Democrat played an important part in the conduct of the Allied
- education, high school - retail trade - arrived in Montana Commission. Upon his arrival here, Mr[...]s, British,
of 50 years served to age 54 - served in W orld W ar I.) French and Soviet Troops,[...]ointly through a
1957 when he retired. He resided in Polson from 1951 until fully-functioning Al[...]of the since 1946 to conclude a state treaty in Austria, but Soviet
American Legion. He wa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (425)[...]425

Hal Ekern finished high school in Thompson Falls in Mont.
1933, and upon conclusion of his University studies in
Missoula in 1941, entered the Army. He was discharged in Harry Edward Elana
1947 in the grade of Lieutenant-Colonel. He is presently on Harry Edward Elana died Nov. 9, 1969 with burial in the
two months home leave from the State Department Foreign Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Service, after whic[...]t, where he will conduct an art
Energy commission in W ashington, D. C. Ekern and his studio[...]. 30, 1944 and
Margaret died 1945 and was buried in the Thompson they had the following e[...]2005 at his home in Butler, Mo.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. Ray was born April 18, 1921 in Augusta, Kansas, the son
5, 1968 page 2 col 5 - I[...]this union, eight children were born. Ray served in the
same day in a logging accident. U.S. Army during W orld W ar II. He also lived in Thompson
Ramie was born Dec. 11, 1918 in Alexander, N. DAK. to Falls before moving to Butler, Mo, in 2000. He drove
Halvor Olaf and Ruby Ekern.[...]on the naval air base at Kodiak, Alaska In addition to the two children listed above, Ray is
when he decided to enlist in the Navy during W orld W ar II. survived by his wife Laura of the family home in Butler,
He enlisted in April of 1942 and was sent to San Diego, W[...]‘Rose’ Casida (husband Michael),
He grew up in Thompson Falls and attended elementary bo[...]Ottawa, Kan.; Kenneth (wife Roseanne) of Baldwin City,
Survivors include the widow, Patria, a[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (426)[...]ied Jan. 30, 1945 Thompson Falls at
Eldrich being in Rhode Island. the age of 58 years; burial Feb. 3 in the Thompson Falls
Alvin married Judith Brass in 1954 and they had the cemetery, Thomps[...]d
Judith ‘Judy’ Brass was born Nov. 8, 1937 in Helena to notation - Mrs. C. H. Eldridge[...]Charles died Nov 6, 1980 in Ronan, Mt., with burial Nov.
Judith married a s[...]oyed at the
conducted Monday at the Leisure Lodge in Seeley Lake for mint mine on Prospect Cre[...]. Patrick Hospital Feb. 11, of injuries
sustained in a car accident near Seeley Lake earlier in the Gerald William & Louise (Kraft)[...]the following
Mrs. Larson was born Nov. 8, 1937 in Helena to Alfred children: 1] Alvin; 2][...]’ of
and Alice Brass. She attended grade school in Helena and Butte 5] Leona (Schmidt Seattl[...]] Kathy (Richard Breitenbach); 8] Jeri ( Inman,
In 1954 she married Elvin Eldridge in Thompson Falls. Vacaville, Ca.)
The coup[...]Gerald and Louise lived in rural Ekalaka, Mont., until
Feb. 14, 1966 she married Robert Larson in W est after the birth of their third child in 1934. The family then
Riverside. The Larsons owne[...]rings where they lived until 1947 when they
motel in Seeley Lake until 1962. Mr. Larson died the[...](Date of Sanders County Ledger is missing) - City Orders
W arren Brass, Helena and Alfred Brass, Los Angeles, and Marshal To Do More Policing - City Marshal Gerald
two grandsons.[...]and is to devote practically all of his time in the future to[...]police work. Mayor Orin P. Kendall informed the city
Charles Henry & M ina Jane (Phillips) Eldrid[...]ina Jane Phillips Nov. 25, 1906 Eau the city, particularly at night. The requests were prompte[...]; by recent burglaries - particularly the break-in at the school
2] Gerald W illiam Jan. 13, 1908 - April 30,1976; 3] Ethel in October and the more recent theft of cash from Mo[...]zens of Thompson
Charles and Mina were residing in Ekalaka when they Falls feel that more marshal work should be done and for
moved in 1937 to Ronan and later settled in the Hot Springs that reason schedule and suggestions listed below have been
area before moving in 1942 to Thompson Falls to be near prepar[...]Charles retired from working at Brown’s mill in 1950. “The principal duty of the city marshal is to prevent
Mina died Jan 30, 1945 bu[...]cemetery, infractions of the law and city ordinances and to take the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (427)[...]Lillian had polio as a child which resulted in one damaged
eight hours per day for six days a week in the performance and scarred leg.
of his duties except in emergencies or when authorized to do She was a waitress for Norman Cafe while residing in
otherwise by the mayor or town council.[...]at all time pay particular attention to home in rural Ekalaka, Mont., the son of Gerald Eldridge[...]esmaid was her sister JoAnne and Herbs
difficulty in determining where he will be at a given time.[...]marshal and he will be given considerable leeway in - Inductee - Melvin “Herbie” Eldridg[...]a
Gerald died April 30, 1976 with burial May 4 in the sawyer and head rig operator at a[...](Above taken from this obituary in the Sanders County
Louise Furstnow W einsandy d[...]Ledger Thurs. Nov. 13, 1997)
next to Gerald in Row # 5 grave # 6. Patricia was born March 16, 1935 in Polson, Montana the[...]Larry ‘Bill’ Eldridge was born Oct. 18, 1934 in Ekalaka, Plains; 3] Billie (Smith) of La Qu[...]lways enjoyed She attended schools in Thompson Falls, graduating with
horse trading. He worked in engine repair, heavy equipment the class of[...]ch hand. Bill always told Pat began working in the County Assessors office in 1965
good stories.[...]esday County Democratic Party.
April 9, 2002 in Butte, Mont. Funeral services were[...]around Thompson Falls, working out in the local gym,
Chapel in Butte. (Obituary from the Sanders County Ledger working in her flower gardens.
Thurs. April 18, 2002.)[...]home in Lawrence, Kans., following a brief illness[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (428)[...]Patricia died at her daughter, Diana’s home in Reno, Nev., Mrs. Olson was the organist and G[...]list.
2001 at the Community Congregational Church in town. She Description of dress omitted.
h[...]. School and is employed at Bitterroot Toyota in Missoula
He was born Dec. 5, 1983, in Great Falls. He attended where they will re[...]ohnson was born to Jim Johnson.
and Tuttle School in East Haven, Conn. He attended
W ashington Middle[...]the W hitepine area. His
Nicholas was welcomed in heaven by his grandparents, grandfather John Price Eley and Nancy Emmeline moved in
Herb and Patricia Eldridge; and his great-grandpa[...]tchell of County after the war and lived in Hot Springs, where he
Great Falls; as well as sev[...]Jim Lopes to the marriage.
In lieu of Flowers, the family requests memorials in Allen “Bud” Eley, 71, of Thompson[...]Friday, Dec. 5, 1997 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula of
59804; or to the children’s charity[...]d at the community Congregational Church in Thompson
Judith Brass.[...]ls, Pastor Gaylund Olson officiating, with burial in the
Ron married Sherry Ann Johnson in Thompson Falls, Mt. ____________ cemetery.[...]Johnson, daughter of M&M Jim Jan. 4, 2003 in W atsonville, Calif. after an eight-year-battle
J[...]Falls, Saturday at the Community married in 1975, and lived in Thompson Falls for several
Congregational[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (429)[...]Eri, mine manager at the Montana Standard, was in town
Diagnosed with her illness, Julane retired[...]W allace.
moved to Naples, Idaho. Bud passed away in 1997. Julane He was accompanied upon his return by Mrs. M. Eley, who
continued to live in Naples, but lost her battle with cancer wil[...]t the Standard.
while visiting her son Jock Lopes in W atsonville, Calif.
She is survived by daughte[...]ld Saturday, Jan. 11 at Seacliff chair shop in the Norton building one half of which they
Beach,[...]t Newsy Notes - J. T. Ellarson,
parents were born in Missouri also. one[...]eports from eight
John and Emiline were married in 1884/1885. They had 1] to ten feet of snow in the hills around the mine. Mr. Ellarson
Zilpah bo[...]born May 1898 Missouri. proposition in the Jack W aite Extension.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Spend the Summer in the Mountains - Mr. and Mrs. W . H.[...]Howard Eley, 49, of and formerly were in partnership in that business in
Thompson Falls, passed away suddenly Saturday, Ma[...]the prospect of spending the summer in the mountains and
He was born November 2, 1954 in Hot Springs the son of living on trout,[...]B. and Helen (W ebber) Eley. John went to school in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]until his junior year and finished his education in June 28, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - J. T. Ellarson arrived
Arlee graduating in 1973. he[...]ere he spent the winter, and
His main interests in life were being a mechanic and is thi[...]- page eight - News of Local
John was preceded in death by his father, Allen in 1999. Interest - J. T. Ellarson has accep[...]ep-father, Ernie clerk at the W ard Hotel in the place of Conrad Gotzian,
Laws of Hot Springs;[...]ocal Interest - J. T. Ellarson, who is interested in the Jack
Toews Chapels of Plains and Thompson Fal[...]aite Extension mine and who has spent the summer in
are planned at this time.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (430)[...]daughter Phoebe and a son John. Joe was the son-in-law of
Elen Elliott[...]Elliott celebrated her 12th birthday at her home in The 1890 federal veterans census ([...]issoula Co., Mt - 41-41 - Joseph Elliott; private in F
Elliott and Mrs. Elliott.[...]and graduated from the Thompson Falls High School in Josiah married Lucinda M. Brisbin J[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
Irene Elli[...]ge; born Sinneas, Penobscott Co., Maine; residing in
Falls, Mt. W ed. June 12, 1935 - Local Happenings[...]Brisbin; white; 27/37 (ink blotted) born W est Prairie,
mother, who lives in Pratt, Kansas. Miss Elliott has taught W isconsin; residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; daughter of
for the past four years in Columbus, Montana. Percy Curti[...]Sales. His step-mother was both residing in Horse Plains, Mt. Officiated by M. J.
Lucinda (Cu[...]nd Brisban to J. A. Elliott. (Index of items in newspaper)
often visited here since leaving. He w[...]atterly made his home. He was a W est Prairie, W isconsin to Percy Curtis.
bachelor about 30 ye[...]d at least one child by him: 1] Myrtle.
following in regard to his death.[...]s also known as John.
“John Elliott, who died in this city last Tuesday, was a John F. Elliot was n[...]and was born at Salesville, near Bozeman, in April 5, 1889.
November 8, 1876. He had been in the Flathead about 14 Lone Star Lodge[...]Montana to institute a Lodge to be
Lang, resided in Spokane. There are other relatives among k[...]rn bout 1848 Sinneas, Sunday school is in excellent condition. Thanks to the effort
Penobsc[...]week for the head waters of
England, mother born in Canada; children: 1] John A. 3 T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (431)[...]Elliott celebrated her 12th birthday at her home in on this paper, went to Hamilton a few[...]anian Oct. 13, 1894 page 3 - Our
Sunday school is in excellent condition. Thanks to the effort[...]o to visit with Mr. U. E. Ellis
Ellis, well known in this county, was shot and killed in who is a patient at the McKeel home.
Texas[...]ch 29, 1917 - Local Items - J. B. Ellis of Osage, Iowa, Cosman Lockwood)
arrived here Monday to work at his trade of printer in the Pearl Kennedy was born.
Ledger office.[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
office in which Mr. Austin was interested before coming[...]d will be of great daughter.
assistance in making The Ledger service to its customers Charles was listed in the 1905 Thompson Falls Polk
invaluable.[...]reparing to
children arrived Thursday from Osage, Iowa, to join Mr. move to Bozeman.
Ellis who h[...]o has for the past year and a half belongings in it. After he did not return in the time of
acted in the capacity of foreman at the Ledger office, lef[...]t and
Thursday morning to take a similar position in the office of requested that all belongings be[...]of Local Chas F. Ellison was born April 1840 Iowa. His father was
Interest - Bert Ellis, formerly of the Ledger force, but now born in W est Virginia as was his mother.
located at Hami[...]d Monday and the her parents were born in Indiana. Her brother is James.
others will[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (432)[...]a

following children; 1] Milburn born Jan 1872 Iowa; 2] institution and is now in the National Home at Milwaukee,
Hazel born July 1[...]farmer) 40 years Charles is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk
of age; wife: Elizab[...]ry.
Ky; children: 1] Elias M. 7 years of age born Iowa, mother Sanders County Ledger Friday Ma[...]3 years Falls, Mt. - C. F. Ellison brought in a fine silver trout
of age born Mt.[...]weighing eight pounds. Pretty good pickings for
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]abeth Ann Ellison died May 7, 1901 and was buried in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
to be married to a lady in the Gallatin Valley. April 19,[...]Ellison Sr., who is erecting a new and in pursuance of a doctor’s advice will spend some time
building on his place at W hite Pine, was in town on here. Mr. Ellison passed hi[...]takes a keen interest in Montana affairs and especially those
The Sander[...]Pop”
April 2, 1909 - Charles F. Ellison arrived in Thompson on Adams when the later returne[...]Elias Milburn Ellison was born Jan 1872 Iowa, to Charles
town. Mr. Ellison, who will be rememb[...]r a time found among the farmers in this section to make final proof of their
employment carrying the mails and working in a store at homestead entries.
Three Fo[...]Information from their marriage license # 9139 in the
to his inability to work.[...]ists him as a Cosman Lockwood residing in Bonner, Mont.; white; 33
farmer.[...]ly married - married to Ethel E. Ellison residing in
Soldier’s Home at Columbia Falls, Montana. For[...]white; 27 years of age born Thompson
he has been in poor health and has been contemplating this[...]omrades are located. Mr. Ellison’s many friends in this Church. W itnesses: Mrs. E. L. W h[...]gret to see him leave. He will return to Thompson
in the fall, however, before leaving for Cali[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (433)[...]t. Friday James died 1924 and was buried in the W ildrose
Aug 12, 1905 - E. M. Ellison and si[...]lls, Mt. Friday Earl Ellstone is guardian in 1935 of Elvie Ellstone.
April 18, 1913 - page 3 -[...]Elvie Ellstone
She was formerly in the employ of Mrs. Cummings as Elv[...]iven by Mr. and Mrs. Larson last Saturday evening in Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Elmes returned Sunday eve[...]for the latter’s father, Mark Peasley, who died in a Spokane
Thompson Falls, friends and acquaintances of the bride. hospital last Monday. He had been in poor health for some
Miss Ellison has lived in or near Belknap nearly all her life time.
and is known and loved by almost everyone in this vicinity, The Elmes had attended funeral services in St. Maries,
and when the announcement of her marriage and the Ida., for their son-in-law’s father, Mr. Brock earlier in the
reception to be given her was moised abroad,[...]arrie the Thompson Falls Mercantile Company is in Missoula.
Johnson, they were given a royal welcom[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs. their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Elstone.
Jan. 14, 1916 - Belknap - A New Year’s gift in the person of
a wee baby daughter weighting eight[...]son S. Elwell and Elizabeth ‘Bessie’/
friends in Belknap.[...]nuary 1, 1946
James Ellison was born April 1844 Iowa. His parents were Missoula, Mt.
born in Virginia. Brother of Charles F. Ellison.[...]ssoula, Mont.; white; 31 years of age
the farmers in this section to make final proof of their[...]ary Jane Ellison died Feb 15, 1900 and was buried in the married - married to Pauline Lee of Thom[...]years of age (5/30/19) born Louisville, Lincoln
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (434)[...]Her siblings were: has oft times put terror in the hearts of these most vicious
1] Anna O. July[...]with any uneducated publican in Montana. He don’t want
W ilson died Aug. 10,[...]unty jumpers and coffee coolers. He must be a
was in Pinecrest cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. In the 1880 federal census, Avon Stearns Co. Minn pa[...]510D, there is a Frank Ely 47 years of age born in Prussia
Funeral services were conducted W ednesda[...]died at his home here Saturday night. Death In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
was believed to be caused by cancer of the throat. Mt. (June 10) he stated that he was[...]he services were conducted at Moon Funeral Chapel in widower; that he immigrated to the United States in 1850
Sandpoint and burial was in Sandpoint cemetery. (49 years ago)[...]He rented his
Mr. Elwell was born July 30, 1888 in Paris, Mich. He home.
married Mrs. Elwell June 26, 1907. In 1918 they moved to
Montana and homesteaded 15 mil[...]d Mrs. Elwell celebrated their golden anniversary in married to Edwin M. Sager Aug. 3, 1940 Kallispe[...]56 Salem,
Lizzie died Jan. 13, 1964 with burial in the Pinecrest Ore and Vanis Sue born Oct 25[...]arried Henry Herman Jacobson
Elwell Services Held in Sandpoint - Funeral services were March 29, 1947 Kalispell, Mt., the son of Hans Peter
held last Monday in Sandpoint for Mrs. Lizzie Elwell, 74, Jacobs[...]Kalispell; Lynn Henry b: May 31, 1950
Ann Altman in Thompson Falls. Mrs. Elwell had been ill for[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
was buried in the Pinecrest cemetery in Sandpoint beside her Sept. 13, 1917 - front page col 2 - W hitepine Girl Married -
husband who died in August of 1960. The we[...]ine and Dr.
Mrs. Elwell was born Sept. 29, 1889 in Newaygo County, Frank W . Emehiser of Boise[...]ed to W ilson Elwell Sept. 26, 1907 and came west in The young couple were accompanied by Mr. a[...]rs. W ilcox being a sister of the
Hot Springs and in 1950 to Thompson Falls where they[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (435)[...]435

The bride is well known as a teacher in the western part of Madge died Oct. 1981 Kali[...]ork as teacher at the Ayers age of 89.
school in District No. 6 near Trout Creek for the present
t[...]much success Dennis Emery was residing in Thompson Falls, Mt., when
and happiness.[...]he graduated from high school in May of 1939.
Madge Robb, the daughter of W ashi[...]g the tracks near Trout Madge Robb.
Creek in 1917. Later he served in France and Sanders County I[...]of the First Presbyterian church read the service in the
Sanders County Independent W ed. Aug 29, 19[...]ad camp. home in Kalispell. Mrs. Sager is a graduate of the Thomps[...]k W illiam Emehiser died Feb. 5, 1956 with burial in July 4, 1913 - page 3 - John Emigh, a forme[...]place arrived here Tuesday noon from Salmon City, Idaho.
Newspaper clipping Feb. 1956 - Frank W[...]e married Madge Robb at Sandpoint Sept. 11, 1917. In Penn. to John Emigh and Susannah C. Br[...]lizabeth; 4] Charles Christian.
to Thompson Falls in 1930. Aft[...]ty, most of his siblings
They came to Kalispell in 1937 and the home had been left the family homestead in Penn. and traveled west.
here since. He was a den[...]g with his older brother Abraham Law, who arrived in
and operated his laboratory until ill health forced his Larimer County, Colorado in 1874 and became a leading
retirement. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign citizen in Fort Collins; head of agricultural board, reform[...]ghters, Mrs. Henry ran a general store in Cheyenne, W yoming. Gideon
Edwin Sager and Mrs. H[...]and sister Elizabeth, at some time or other lived in Ft.
a son, Robb L. Emehiser, Salem, Ore.; eight g[...]over the family farm.
brothers, Ray and Clarence in California and Dale, Albert Martin’s family had been involved in the lumber business
and Earl of Coeur d’Alene, and two sisters, Mrs. W illiam in Pa., and Martin seemed to find work in the lumber
Holeman and Mrs. Russell McTaggert, bo[...]business, but he also mined for gold and copper in several
d’Alene. places in Colorado, Montana and Idaho, including Leadville,[...]and Butte. He built “flumes for ditch water” in
at 2.p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. L. E. Lauteret of[...]Mt?) And operated a ranch between
Burial will be in the Conrad Memorial Cemetery with the Bi[...]litary rites at the graveside. County in the Montana legislature in 1884 as a Republican.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (436)[...]an Pelt Engineer for the UP,
43 years of age born in NY as were his parents; his wife[...]P. E. Enderlein
Emma 41 years of age and born in Michigan as were her Sanders County[...]nderlein - Montana Power Co., employees
age, born in Penn as were his parents. There were four other[...]1889 and they had position with the utility in Hamilton, at a picnic held
the following children all born in Susquehanna Twp, Sunday.
Cambria Co.[...]Harold Engen
little time in Thompson Falls while his parents were residing Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan 3, 1951
in the county. He did live for awhile here. Hewitt m[...]M. Jan 21, 1919. Harold, who is back home in Spokane on a 30-day furlough.
(His parents moved to Thompson Falls in 1906 when he was A Sergeant in the marines, Harold who fought in Korea has
about 12 years of age. John later married Vivian Emerson been hospitalized for some time in Tokyo, Japan suffering
Jan. 1, 1921 and they had[...]ad moved. 1] Harold Nov. 26, 1924.
his oldest son in Missoula, where he will attend the high[...]ool. Mr. Emigh brings his family here from Salmon City, Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thomp[...]ty Signal Plains Mt. Oct. 4, 1906 - in the hotel apartments owned by Mrs. Leo W olfe of[...]e and Spokane. Mrs. W olfe is visiting in the east and her sister and
formerly of Gibbonsville, Idaho is closing a deal for some brother in law are caring for the apartments for her.
lots a[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Jan 26 1970 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Feb. 1, 1907 - M. L[...], 1913 - page 3 - Minton England of Plains, clerk in
from his wife) in Gibbonsville, Idaho. th[...]M. R. England, clerk in the grocery department of the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (437)[...]shipment
Tuesday for Spokane, where he was united in marriage to of gold out was 200 ounces c[...]tackhouse of Plains. in a gun boot. W yatt Earp and Jack Enright guarded[...]their treasure.
home. They will live in the new bungalow belonging to Mrs. The W[...]ntirely
Gertrude Stackhouse of Plains, Mt. - also in March 14, 1914 unjustifiable and unwarranted[...]gret to learn that Mr. Englund has resigned in the city of Minneapolis, Minn., but their address could no[...]e
Mercantile Co., and accepted a similar position in a general he was from. Further particulars ca[...]lis papers please copy.)
has arranged for a house in Conrad, Mrs. Englund will Five colum[...]written
follow. The Englunds have made their home in Thompson entirely about the shooting in the first issue printed of The
Falls for the past[...]Abstracted) - John was shot by Henry
Pontica Co., Iowa to Elbert L. Stackhouse and Mary Jane Be[...]had been a former compositor in their office.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]nty Independent Ledger Nov. 28, 1934 -
days visit in that city left on the Great Northern railway for Local Happenings - Mr. W . Ensign is working in Frank
Cut Bank, Montana to join her husband. Mr. Englund[...]at Conrad and is now
associated with his brother-in-law, P. C. Bulen, in the Chas & Dora E. (Clay) Eplin
mercantile business at Cut Bank. Chas Epli[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. In the 1880 federal census the family was living in Dassel,
Aug. 9, 1917 - Plains W eekly News - Loca[...]Chas and Dora were married with in the year of 1900.
The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]Dora died Feb. 28, 1904 with burial March 4, 1904 in the
draft call, so he may go to work for Uncle Sa[...]May 29, 1922 Thompson Falls, burial inin Spokane last Friday while temporarily insane in
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (438)[...]Neil and Phoebe were married Jan. 15, 1913 in Plains,
was the victim of a peculiar form of ment[...]ing him to be a foreman with the they lived in Trout Creek, Mt. Marriage certificate # 163
North[...]y)
( ) where the body is interred. A brother is in the employ The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]people of Trout Creek, were united in marriage at Plains
undertaking rooms of Smith & C[...]he was a member of the Missoula married in Plains.
lodge No 13 AF&AM.[...]8 col 2 - through life.
Died - Charles Eplin in Hope, Idaho Phoebe[...]John & Alice (Cruzan) Eplin in Illinois also.
John Alva Eplin was born Dec. 24[...]medium height;
John’s parents were both born in Va., in the 1880 federal medium build; blue colored e[...]ane 13 Neil Landon and Phoebe were living in W hitepine with
Minn.; 4] W ayzatta (dau) 10 Minn[...]er out of the Trout Creek
Charley 7 years Minn.; (in Cokata, W right co., Minn page station.
415[...]ted as working out. it was in this fire that he died. Neil was buried Sept. 11,[...]gnal Plains, Mt. - April 26, 1906 - 1928 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
Dixon - John Eplin, who holds a position with the Northern In 1929 Mrs. Phoebe Eplin took over as chief operator in
Pacific.[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday operation in Thompson Falls, and continued in that capacity
Nov. 30, 1906 - A marriage license was issued at Rathdrum, until her retirement in 1949.
Idaho on November 28 to John Eplin aged 32[...]W orld W ar I draft card noted the was born in Illinois.
following: John Alva Eplin resid[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (439)[...]a 439

sister-in-law, Mrs. Phoebe Eplin. From here they will go to[...]d there. owner of a service station in Thompson Falls.
Phoebe died April 28, 1955 with burial in the W hite Pine Neil died Feb. 4, 1999 Th[...]buried May 15, 1999 in the W hitepine cemetery.
Sanders County Ledger,[...]me.
W ednesday, were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the A graveside memorial service w[...]), to Neil and Phoebe Fisher Eplin. He
Burial was in the W hitepine cemetery where Mr. Eplin also[...]oula for 2 ½
Mrs. Eplin came to Thompson Falls in 1928 upon Mr. years.
Eplin’s death[...]am were married Feb. 28, 1938 at
she was employed in the telephone office and in late years at Missoula. During his more than 3[...]he Bureau of
the Black Bear Hotel. She was active in the VFW Auxiliary, Public Roads and other government agencies, he worked in
the Order of Eastern Star and the local BPW chapt[...]rican Highway to the Alaskan Highway to the North
in A. S. Ainsworth’s office of heart trouble. Buri[...]hway. He also was an engineer for EBASCO
23, 1955 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]Retiring to his beloved Montana in 1976, he fished and
Neil Arthur & Evel[...], 61 years, Evelyn, of the family home in Thompson Falls;
Mont., to Neil Landon Eplin and P[...]y Eplin is at present employed at the Court house in the
noted that his family was not allowed to follow him.) Assessors office. She has also assisted in the Recorder’s
Sanders County Independent Led[...]d. Jan. 29, 1941 - Neil Eplin Arrived From
Panama City Last Thursday - Since September he had been[...]n Falls,
Ordinance Test Station for Bombs serving in the desert part Mont. W ed. June 5, 1940 fro[...]Falls were united
live with him during his stint in the service. He was in marriage Saturday, June 1, at Darby, Montana. The[...]officiated. The
Neil joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in attendants at the marriage were the brother and sister-in-law
1949 and remained there only for one calender[...]ne
1950; his card noted the following: he resided in Thompson Hot Springs.
Falls and was a business man; he served in the Navy from Mr. Eplin is the s[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (440)[...]Interest - Miss Carolyn Erickson, who taught in the public
younger set locally and make an except[...]W ashington, D.C., where she will take up work in the
Their friends wish them success and happine[...]he month. She will visit en
“Bill” enlisted in the Navy Sept. 1942 and served on the route at her home in W isconsin.
USS Petro Bay as a Naval paratrooper.[...]23, 1936 - Dynamite
USS Petro Bay that took part in the battles of the Caroline Blast Fatal - Gus[...]badly mangled. He had a sister in the east, but efforts to
Bill resided for awhile in Alameda, Calif. locate her have[...]67 Atlanta, Ga. and was buried July interred in the Plains cemetery Monday afternoon,
1967 U.S. N[...]ery, Marietta, Ga. arrangements being in charge of the Parkhurst Funeral
Sanders County[...]Helmer Erickson
cerebral hemorrhage, at his home in Atlanta, Ga. The The Missoulian, Mis[...]was - Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. -
buried at the U.S. National Memorial Cemetery in Marietta, Helmer Erickson and Mrs. Henry Tay[...]operator at the Plains depot, was a caller in Plains Monday
His brother E. U. Erb sent his bod[...]eek, where he is now operator. The Ericksons
Home in Tacoma, W ash.[...]are glad to hear that they are again living in this section.
C. J. Er[...]L.
Eri, mine manager at the Montana Standard, was in town E. Erickson and Maude Chapman.
W ed[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
position in the government service. May 17, 1912 - front page - Out, and Then in Again - Oscar
The Sanders County Indepen[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (441)[...]the district court and a new complaint was filed in the justice Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]Fitzgerald and was sentenced to 90 rescued in the mine disaster at Moab Utah last week was a
days in the county jail.[...]Eslick worked in the mines in Idaho with Eber Hoyt for
Rut[...]son Falls, point yesterday.
Mt. - Arrived in the United States June 10, 1903 - Arrived in
Montana June 15, 1903 - W itnesses: Scott Barnes,[...]Amanda Evans died June 19, 1915 and was buried in the
The W eekly Missoulian , Missoula, Mt., Ter[...]l from the that Mr. Evans was buried in plot # 11 but no other
canyon to this place and will engage in sawing etc, three information.)
miles wes[...]Co., General Merchanise, of the Power City laundry, and a friend of all who had the
P.O. Box[...]- W e good fortune to know her, died in this city Saturday morning
hereby certify that Joseph Erwin[...].00). James A. Allen, Secretary was made in the IOOF cemetery.
Townsite Committee. (This document is the Missoula Mrs. Evans was born in Illinois 60 years ago, the 24th of
County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt., in the Record March. She was the mother of two sons, J. J. Douglas of this
Management office in the basement of the courthouse.) city and R. W . Douglas of Canton, China.[...]members of the Rebekah lodge attended the funeral in
Information from their marriage license #1456 in the a body and many sorrowing f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (442)[...]eliver his last sermon one week from Sunday.
back in Thompson Falls. Mr. Evans was recently discharged
from the army. He was stationed in the medical corps in San William Evans
F[...]ty Signal May 23, 1907 - Thompson - Alex
rewarded in a find that will pay well. It is about fifteen mi[...]r from the Thompson country.
from Thompson Falls. In a few pansful of dirt from the creek
he obtained[...]s Everson of Stevensville, formerly of
have mines in our midst.[...]sh - The members of the Elvin served in the Army.
Episcopal church tendered a public reception in honor of the Elvin married and had the fo[...]in died Dec. 11, 2006 Portland, Ore., with burial in
opportunity to become acquainted with the gentlem[...]Mr. Everson was born May 3, 1928 in Thompson Falls,
Thomas Ev[...]Montana. He moved to Portland in the 1950s’ and worked
The 1917 Thompson Falls[...]for various restaurants. He retired in the early 1980s.
game warden.[...]on the west side,
tab on all game law violations in this section of the state, have decided to[...]west out of this point. in a few days for Thompson where they will make thei[...]t Newsy Notes - Rev. W . H. Evans, Helman
in charge of the Episcopal parish here, returned Mon[...]ices here on the second Ida Everson was in a picture taken Jan/June July 14,
and four[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (443)[...]3. 83 years, burial was July 8, 1964 in the W hitepine
Information from their marriage[...]of age born W allace, Idaho to Frank 11 a.m. in St. W illiams Catholic church with Father
Preston[...]arsfield O’Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in the
been previously married - married June 18, 19[...]10, 1908 to Frank Preston to Sanders county in 1919 after living for some time in
and Gertrude A. Bailey.[...]was baptized He is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Ewing of
and christened by Rev[...]They lived for three years in Butte, where George worked
Olie K. Everson in the mines and played baseball. They made the move to
Olie K., came to US from Norway settled in Nebraska then the Fabert ranch at W hitepine after his father’s death in
migrated to Montana where he settled first near T[...]Missoula, Mt.)
homestead up Prospect creek, drove in on Monday to attend Sanders County Indepen[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday and John Kirby Drowned in Clark’s Fork. - (first paragraph
July 30, 1909[...]his brother-in-law, Johnny Kirby were attempting to string a[...]the Clark’s Fork to
S. C. Everson was listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk the opposite sid[...]esidence of his father John A. Kirby. The farmers in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (444)[...]to his wife Olga. The will was filed July 3, 1930 in
system operated by batteries independent of estab[...]e that the Olga died 1954 and is buried in the W hitepine cemetery,
bodies will be recovered[...]Robert W . Finkelnburg.
George Fabert was a man in the prime of his life around
thirty years of age.[...]er. Such is fate. Freman Fairbanks.
In our own behalf and in behalf of the many friends of the 1880 fede[...]Paulina 61 years of age
George’s obituary was in the Sanders County Independent born NY, pa[...]n W isc; Charles
Fabert was born January 31, 1904 in Missoula, Mt., the son 21 years born W isc.[...]ks, the nominee
four weeks ago was found floating in the river at Clark’s for state senator on the republican ticket, served in the last
Fork Sunday evening about sixty miles fr[...]rticle went on
afternoon. The remains were buried in the W hitepine to say, “Charley is[...]always advocating its principles and carries a
In George’s W ill he left ten dollars to hi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (445)[...]Missoula Monday and remained for a few days in this city of
constituents. He has had the advantage of two[...], Mt., at the age of about
of the old members and in consequence of this will be 58 years[...]er individual who might be sent to represent us. (In the worked as an engineer; and died of a stroke.
Nov. Election he was voted in) Sanders Co[...]is a Sudden Change Follows Improvement in Health - Died
genuine westerner - not of the wild[...]sday - Sanders First Senator - Had Been Prominent in
sort of man that has made the west what it is, sa[...]and western Montana, died Tuesday at his home in Plains.
that makes the Fairbanks scales now, back in Vermont. His He had been in ill health for some time but was apparently
parents were pioneers in W isconsin, settling in 1844 in Fon improving rapidly. Tuesday, while visiting with a friends, he
Du Lac county, where in 1859 the senator was born. A lone sudden[...]of his father, Senator Fairbanks pushed westward in the weakness of the heart had long troubled him and given his
early 70's and settled in Colorado where he remained until friends[...]hen he came to Montana. For 18 years he has lived in unexpected.
what is now Sanders county an[...]nd mill owner. He has been active
been aggressive in politics, he was a member of the house p[...]was the first member of the
from Missoula county in the ninth assembly when Sanders state[...]y. He was 57 years old at the
county was created. In that session he was one of the time[...]ck. Mr. Fairbanks
Senator Charlie Fairbanks, came in Sat. from Evaro where was a Mason and t[...]l. be performed. Interment is to be made in the Plains
1909 Plains Polk directory lists him[...]An obituary of Mr. Fairbanks will appear in next week’s
Charles Fairbanks is home again fro[...]Charles E. Fairbanks’ W ill was filed in the Sanders County
April 30, 1909 - Chas E. Fairb[...], bequeaths to his brother
purchased a fine ranch in the Modoc valley in Northern Freemont of Fond der lac W i[...]page 3 - Senator Fairbanks was a welcome
visitor in the city Tuesday and W ednesday. The senator is[...]David & Della B. Fairservice
preparing to leave in a short time for a visit to his old home David Fairservice was born Oct 1868 Black Cape,
in Arkansas, after an absence of 23 years.[...]born in Canada of English parents.
1913 Thompson Falls[...]re and is able Mary Janet 7 years. (All born in Quebec and all belong to
to tell as many interesting yarns as in the past. Charlie’s the Church of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (446)[...]tana

Information from their marriage license in the Missoula Nels, Dakota City, Neb., Albert, Longview, W ash, Harold,
County Co[...]at grandchildren and several
Canada; now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.; son great g[...]rth three other infant children preceded her in death.
Manchester, W abash Co., Indiana; now residing in Funeral services were conducted in the Assembly of God
Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.; daughter of W . J. Sharp and Church in Valentine and burial was in the Mt. Hope
Eva E. Brines - married Sept. 20, 18[...]olly died Nov. 22, 1989 with burial Nov. 25, 1989 in the
and J. H. Massey.[...]Elmer died Sept. 23, 1998 with burial in the Plains
Co., Indiana to W . J. Sharp and Eva E. Brines. Her father Cemetery, Plains, Mt.
was born in Indiana and her mother in Penn.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]to the United States Marvin Falk was born.
in 1888 (11 years ago), that he is naturalized; no children; he Marvin married Ruth Bunn in Jan. 31, 1954 Newell, S.
is working as a Saloon K[...]e 31, 1954 at the Lutheran church in Newell, S.D. The former
acquainted with David Fai[...]by the Cherry anniversary at their home in Delta, Colo.
Valley Logging company, was struck a[...]Falks, as newlyweds, grew up and attended school in
snapped cable used to draw logs, yesterday near C[...]wife and children at Port tour of duty in W orld W ar II.
Crescent.[...]Marvin, prior to retiring, worked in the surveying and
engineering field in Alaska and South Dakota. He worked[...]for the U.S. Forest Service in Montana from 1966 until his
W eekly Montanian Jan. 10, 1896 Gavin Fairservice, a retirement in 1984. Ruth worked as a legal secretary and was
fo[...]h., vice president at First State Bank in Thompson Falls. She
on Dec. 21th, in the presence of a large number of people retired in December 1983.
who were unable to render assistan[...]spend their lives. In the early spring of 1991, they traveled[...]on Falls, Mt. Thurs. Feb. last big move. In June 1991 the moved into their Delta area
17, 196[...]n W ade
mother, Mrs. Iva Hamar, who died Jan. 12, in a nursing all live in Delta. They also have two grandchildren.
home at[...]this year to
Mrs. Hamar was born Feb. 13, 1875 in Harrison County, Montana and South Dakota, to revisit the many friends who
Iowa, Feb. 2, 1898 she married W alter Hamar at[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (447)[...]Peter Church. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery. The
Mabel Fallensbee was[...]parish vigil service will be at 7:30 Tuesday in the Finnegan
P. W . Fallensbee.[...]a, Mrs. Janosko was born March 26, 1893 in Tower, Minn.,
Mt. and came to Anaconda in 1898, with her parents, the late
Her marriage l[...]evada
col 3 - marriage with both parties residing in Thompson City, Calif.; three sisters, Molly Mogus, Tillie Gulli[...]alloys will hold
Catholic services Sunday morning in the Rex theatre at 9:30 C. F. Farmer
o’clock. Father Falloys was born in France, but educated in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
this country. For the past 15 years, he has been in Old July 14, 1905 - C. F. Farmer’s funeral in Missoula on
Mexico, where he was president of a Jesuit college of that Sunday. (He is not listed in the Missoula cemetery listing.)
country, but was[...]by Villa’s men,
who were after him and he fled in disguise to save his life. Lucille Farmer
He will speak in both English and French Sunday. L[...]anfred were divorced and she married _____
system in 1949 and remained in that position until Sapp, they lived in Moscow, Idaho.
Thompson Falls cut over to dial operation in 1955. Edna Lucille Sapp died Jan. 28, 19[...]s employed Marion met Florence when he was in the military service
at the W ard hotel returned[...]on cities. 1921 in Connecticut.[...]Marion built one of the few cement homes in Thompson
Harry L. Fanner[...]r the Thompson Falls Power Co. - he is not listed in Marion and Florence had the following child:[...]lived in Moscow Id.) She was listed in the Thompson Falls
Paul J. & #1 E[...]dard, Marion joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls for
Butte, Mt. Oct. 16, 1973 - Mar[...]of 504 E. Third and a resident of Anaconda in town.
75 years, died Sunday night in Community Hospital Rest Sanders Count[...]Mass of the Resurrection will be at 9 W ednesday in St. begun packing for the forest service.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (448)[...]ying a visit to the property today.
He was buried in the IOOF Masonic cemetery, Thompson
Falls, Mont.[...]closed on Monday where by L. D.
Tuesday afternoon in the Community congregational church Farmin[...]rt attack Sherman of Hope, become interested in a new mining
Saturday afternoon while working on[...]ed here on Sunday and on Monday were taken up
the city cemetery. The Shrider Funeral home of Plains was Prospect creek by A. W . Thayer and the deal was
in charge of arrangements.[...]W orld W ar I. holders in the Thompson Falls Mining and Milling Co.,
Flor[...]ho with burial property on Prospect Creek.
in the City Cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 2 Lot # 10
blo[...]mer - Memorial services for former was born in Ohio as was his mother.
Thompson Falls resident F[...]0:00 a.m. at the Community with only 1 alive in 1900, child not listed.
Congregational Church in Thompson Falls, with Pastor Valaria[...]iating. born in Tennessee).
Mrs. Farmer died March 24 of age-re[...]irfield, W ayne Co., Ill., page
Samaritan Village in Moscow, where she had been a 186C.[...]Ill father born in Pa., and mother in Ohio; wife: Valeria 26
She was born to Florence[...]ch 18, years of age born Ill, father born In., mother born Il.
1898 at Meriden, Conn. She atte[...]ge E. 1
was graduated from Peuod Business College in June 1918. year old Texas.
She married Marion Farmer of Belt, Mont. in Connecticut In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ran a cattle ranch. They moved to Thompson Falls in he can read, write and speak English. Val[...]died Sept 5, 1959.
Mrs. Farmer moved to Moscow in October 1961. Glen S[...]of Staff
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister Sergeant Glenn S. Farrell at[...]today. He was a flyer and killed in a plane crash. He leaves[...]ers overseas and a sister. Burial will take place in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]said at the St.
Farmin is the largest stockholder in the Thompson Falls M. Ignatius Cathol[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (449)[...]e arrived on W ednesday
of Polson. Burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery with afternoon.[...]neral will be air service Thompson, coming here in the stirring days of ‘84 and lived
students fro[...]marked improvement in every way. She conducted a store
Sergeant Farrell lost his life in a plane crash at Camp here in the early days and still owns property here and i[...]but Newsy Notes - Mrs. A. Farrell, a
two brothers in military service and a sister. (Staff Sgt[...]ry E.____ and they had the following
1888, burial in W ild Rose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]rell had a store that was built on block 4, lot 5 in Thompson Falls. 3 years of age drowned. Burial, Thompson
Thompson Falls, this store had been built in 1883. Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2] Chris; 3]
The[...]uesday, Sept.
been accustomed to serve the public in this way. Peter Farrel 30, 2003 at her home in Plains.
and Jake Ulrich are nown to thousands to[...]She is survived by two sons and daughter - in - laws,
who have spent pleasant hours with them.[...]otice - Notice is hereby She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene
given that the undersigned have this day dissolved Farrington in 1991; one brother, one sister, three children,
pa[...]iday Coffelt - Bunch Funeral Service was in charge of
Aug. 12, 1887 - County Correspondence -[...]Ida N. Farrow
age, received a fall in such a way as to break his right arm in The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists[...]e fact that Mrs. power camp, spent the week in Spokane.
Farrell, of Burke, Idaho, made a recent visit to her old She is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
home in Thompson Falls. She was much pleased with the[...]rrow as stenographer for
place where she was once in the dry goods business Mana[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (450)[...], home of cancer. 69 years, with burial in the Maplewood Cemetery,
She was born Nov. 27, 1937 in Paradise, Calif., and spent Stevensville, M[...]d the clothing worn by years, with burial in the Maplewood Cemetery, Stevensville,
former Pres[...]grade schools there.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Stanley. In 1886, James R., came to Thompson Falls, Mt., and
Memorial services will be held in the spring at Paradise, began transporting goods from there to Murray, Id. In 1887,
Calif. he was employed as a teacher in Stephensville schools. In
1888, pre-empted and proved up on land and in February
Jas R. & Rosetta (M asseman)[...]il 19, 1853 Yellow Northwest Tribune. In July 1919, he disposed of his interest
Springs, Dauphin Co., Pa., to James Faulds sr. in the paper.
Jas. R. Faulds married Rosette Masse[...]W elcome, b.1887, in Thompson Falls; Martha, Ruth,
Rosette Masseman[...]erritory Friday County, Mt., and is buried in Maplewood Cemetery in
June 10, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson[...]County, Mt.; buried in Maplewood Cemetery in
The W eekly Missoulian , Missoula, Mt., Territo[...]ll be glad to hear of his success Missoula, Mt.
in securing the teaching of the Stevensville school.[...]tended publishing a news paper here had in the Missoula County - Jas. W . Faulds of Stevensv[...]sly married - married
Mr. and Mrs. Faulds lived in Thompson twenty years ago. Feb. 25[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (451)[...]. Farley. Tom met his wife, Annie Anderson in Thompson Falls,
Bessie A. Barnaby was born abou[...]rthur H. Barnaby and Margaret T. Anchorage in 1972 where he had worked for Alaska Asphalt
Thoma[...]ces E. Klein August 2, 1941 moved to Kenai in 1974. Tom owned and operated T & G
Plains, Mt. Radiator in Soldotna (Ridgeway) until he sold the business
Information from their marriage license #1465 in the in 1987. Tom enjoyed spending time with family and
S[...]e; of legal age; born The family wrote, “In the later years of Tom’s life, his
Thompson Fal[...]ed to Frances E. Faulkner was preceded in death by his sister, Celestine
Klein of Cut Bank, Montana; white; of legal age born[...]Ruth (Marich) Faulkner died
Anderson and resided in W hitepine until his death. Saturday,[...]Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Soldotna, with funeral
Tom died on W ednesday,[...]g the services, and her
Dec. 15, 2004 at his home in Soldotna. ashes, as well[...]to be Mrs. Faulkner was born Jan. 2, 1922 in Missoula. She
held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004 at Peninsula attended grade school in W hitepine, and high school in
Memorial Chapel, 5839 Kenai Spur Hwy in Kenai. Brian Thompson Falls. In her early years, she worked at a
Getz and Helen A[...]A gathering was laundromat and nursing home. In 1956, she cooked at
to be held immediately following the services. Tom’s ashes restaurants in Thompson Falls and W hitefish. She and Tom
will be scattered at the Poacher’s Cove in the Kenai River at Faulkner were married March 24, 1965 in Thompson Falls.
a later date. In 1972, she moved to Anchorage, and then to the
Tom was born Aug. 5, 1920 in Rogers Mesa, near Soldotna area in 1974. After moving to Soldotna, she
Crawford, Col[...]e of 17. He moved around and had attended schools in cooked at Rig’s Cafe. She retired in 1985, and helped her
Pablo and Ronan and graduated from high school in Cut husband Tom at home.
Bank.[...]aith, meeting with
Tom worked as a truck driver in the oil fields in Billings, others of like faith in a home. She enjoyed family, friends,
in the mid 1940's before working for a produce company in cooking, sewing and gardening.
Shelby in the late 1940's. He had worked as a truck driver She was preceded in death by her husband Tom, who died
for Fuel Oil in Billings, and for Garret Freight Co.; and in Dec. 14, 2004 and two brothers, John and Stanley Marich.
Salt Lake City in the early 1950's for 12 years. She[...]averton,
school from 1952 to 1953. Tom had farmed in Red Lodge, Ore., Earl Anderson of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (452)[...]enai, Ida., where he will take a similar position in the County Superintendent of Schools, Court[...]ge 3 - County School Superintendent Miss
enlisted in the medical corps of the navy and is expecting to[...]to the east end of the
be called to San Francisco in the near future. county W edne[...]p Claim
Interest - Neil Faus who is taking course in Naval training is on Reservation - County Scho[...]im for herself instead of running for school
born in New York and his mother born in Massachusetts. superintendent.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...](June 1), he states that he is single; a boarder in the last rains a bumper crop is assured for[...]June 17, 1920 Plains, She is not listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk
Mt. Marriage certifi[...]Noxon, Mt. - died 1971 with burial in the Plains cemetery,
In the Thompson Falls school records of 1937, Richar[...]They were in Thompson Falls in 1937.
Richard Raymond Feak died Dec. 17, 1951 in his home Edward Daniel Feldt died A[...]near Eddy of a heart attack. Cremation took place in Maude Edith died March 29, 2004 in Bountiful, Utah.
Spokane with his ashes buried in the Thompson Falls The Sanders Co[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. April
Masonic IOOF cemetery in Thompson Falls. 15, 2004[...]County resident, Maude Edith Feldt, 101, died in Bountiful,
The Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls has burial in Utah, March 29, 2004 of natural causes[...]Esther and Joanne listed 1, 1902 on a farm in Custer County, Nebraska. W hen the
but no[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (453)[...]h grain. He more than one-half the page. In her 100th years, Maude
came home first before goi[...]but kept living alone with the help of
there just in time to deliver a baby girl. He then went and got[...]be greatly missed by those who had the
customary in those days of bed rest. The two kids named the[...]g. 27, 1937 Thompson
The family moved westward in Nebraska a few times, and Falls, Mt. to E[...]t and Maude Trout.
finally settled on a homestead in Goshen County, W yoming, Sanders County[...]. July
close to the Nebraska line. Maude was then in her early 26, 1962 - Seven Youths take Physicals last W ednesday in
teens. She had been put on a saddle horse when very small Butte. Edward Feldt, formerly of Noxon, in Salt Lake City.
and took her turn herding the cattle. She took b[...]2002 - Edward Daniel was born Aug. 27, 1937 in
political. In W yoming she finished her schooling and still[...]Utah State
later they married and lived on a farm in W yoming a few Department of Natural Res[...]W ater Rights
years. They moved to Sanders County in western Montana for 40 years.
and boug[...]st, and then a girl, Valerie O’Brien, son-in-law Michael O’Brien and
who contracted polio wh[...]iano, and with a lot of Ed was preceded in death by his father, Edward Sr., and
study he bec[...]he left Montana, sister Marlene.
got work in California, and then in Utah as a licensed There will be no[...]m and FloraBelle Passard were married May 6,
held in their home.[...]ally loved. They always 1968; 2] Dixie - died in 1957; 3] Douglas; 4] Eugene; 5]
loved Montana, bu[...]Sue (Hagen).
years there, they moved to Salt Lake City to be with their FloraBelle Passard was[...]Frank Passard and Margaret.
Feldt failed and died in 1993. He was cremated and they Ransom[...]his remains to La Grange, W yoming and buried him in FloraBelle died Aug. 20, 1991 Missoula,[...]tery where they had an engraved be in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
headstone installed for b[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 29, 1991 -
living in their home and her son stayed with her. Maude’s[...]out their family at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
history, questioned her a lot.[...]the front couple loved to travel. They lived in Thompson Falls, Hot
of her home and 100 balloons[...]Springs, Missoula, Butte and, for over 10 years in Las
full of flowers. They took her out to dinner.[...]ude. They Mrs. Feltus moved to Arlee in the fall of 1986 and was a
took a picture[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (454)[...]alls, where the last mule
She was also preceded in death by a son, Mark, in 1968, was thrown off by the boat striking a drift. There
and a daughter, Dixie, in 1957. McDermott[...]Thompson Falls to
iron worker - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls John Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight and passengers are
Polk directory.[...]being transferred in good shape by small boats and loaded[...]e Eastman and Mrs. Florence Fellows, were married in Thompson Falls.
Portland Oregon, June 16t[...]t Eugene died July 7, 1948 and was buried in the W ildrose
and caused the cable to give away.[...]e notes that he was a New York Pvt 1 Sp
ferry was cut loose by John Ingram, W . J. Fennell and John[...]en Eugene E. Ferguson, then 25, passed away
cable in drawing out caused the ferryboat to nearly swamp.[...]W m. Fisher, Peter McDermott and J. Donant jumped in the brother Owen Ferguson, would like to[...]efore reaching it. Ferguson, born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., was killed
King attempted to swi[...]fe, the former Ida Moe, was seriously
it, hanging in the water while passing over the falls. Shuck injured in the vehicle.
swam for the ferry boat, got on and[...]Ferguson’s brother, Owen.
pants getting caught in the rigging, he had to kick them off Owen a[...]before he could get on, losing $180, which he had in his grave at the W ild Rose Cemetery in Thompson Falls
pockets. Donant attempted to swim[...]into the river and made a She is likely in her early 80s. Owen said.
desperate effort to rea[...]. He moved from the Bronx, N.Y., to Spokane in 1998. His
After the ferry passed the falls[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (455)[...]locating somewhere in the county.
Robert Ferguso[...]other town near by.
Marian Lewis, of Shelby were in Thompson Falls last week Sanders County[...]lls, Mt.
end making arrangements to rent quarters in the Mercantile Jan. 16, 1922 - City Council Minutes - Dr. Fessler was
building adjacent to Larson’s Store. Mrs. Ferguson will open elected city health officer at a salary of $5 per year.
a new[...]g and altering will be necessary buried in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
befor[...]The veteran burial records held in the Sanders County
Mrs. Ferguson is an aunt of[...]physician; Co B 52nd Iowa Infantry; died April 8, 1924; 50[...]to accept a nearly every night.
position in the C. G. Peek drug store at Paradise.[...]camp. She will begin construction in two weeks or less.
Dean Fessler died Sept 8, 1926 and was buried in the Sanders County Independent Ledg[...]. & Kathryn E. Fessler employed in the Missoula Mercantile to visit her mother,
Isaac Elmer A. Fessler was born Oct. 25, 1875 Perry, Iowa Mrs. K. Fessler and to recuperate from a rec[...]ger, Thompson Falls,
Isabell J. Betkin, also born in Germany. Mt. W ed. Oct. 2[...]Fessler has been having a number of tourist camp
Iowa - C. J. Fessler 57 years of age born Germany as w[...]were her parents: (children); 1] Jacob 18 years, Iowa; 2] here and it was almost like a convention. They discussed
Nicolas 14 years Iowa; 3] George 10 years Iowa; 4] Sarah 8 problems in their field and exchanged viewpoints.
years Iowa; 5] Isaac 6 years Iowa; 6] Eva 4 years Iowa. Thompson Falls school records for 193[...]Kathryn died 1957 with burial in the Thompson Falls City
Elmer and Kathryn had the following children: 1[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday Loren was raised in Thompson Falls and received his
Jan. 20, 1911 - p[...]Fessler holds. Their Snelling, Mn. He served in the Orient during most of his
effects were shipped to Philipsburg Saturday. - Stevensville time in the army as a Sergeant in the Instructor’s office of
North W est Tribune.[...]egic Services 659 but had also been a paratrooper in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (456)[...]Rose died 1954 with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery,
Returning to Civilian[...]Monday. He sustained a
a Time-Life correspondent in China and Formosa for a sprained ankle[...]dsley) Fezler
Stella L. This was on July 19, 1957 in Fourth District Court, Orville Ransom Fezler[...]Loren and his son have been at (died in infancy); 4] Orville R.
Cambridge, Mass, where th[...]Orville’s W orld W ar I draft card was issued in Livingtson,
University, doing graduate work.[...]n W allace died at the age of 78 on Feb. 18, 2002 in Orville R. Fezler married ____ Beardsley and they had
Canandaigua, New York. (From his headstone in W ild Rose one child: 1] daughter.
cemeter[...]1930 (see Cleo Beardsley).
we take the following: In his life Loren was many things: a Sanders C[...]ar II Sergeant Aug. 20, 1930 - Girl Drowns in River At Noxon - Cleo
with the OSS, a roguish adv[...]forest fires, a was drowned Friday evening in the Clarks Fork River.
reporter and published aut[...]any years a teacher of younger one did not go in. She saw her sister go down and
China to American[...]. He will be fondly Cleo was born in Helena Nov. 24, 1914 and had her
remembered in the port city of Macau for his open house education there and at Livingston. Then in Thompson Falls
invitations, rollicking parties, a[...]1930 and was buried at Thompson Falls.
In his final years, Loren lived in Rochester, New York The sympathy of the[...]The minister from Noxon officiated in the Methodist
A family memorial ceremony was he[...]that Ransom Fezler was living in Montana when his[...]d to Montana from
W alter Fessler was born 1870 Iowa to C. J. Fessler and I. Missouri to visit a third brother in Montana. W hile there,
J. Betkin.[...]adjoined property
W alter died 1928 with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery, owned by Tex[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (457)[...]John was born Nov. 1859 Utah. His father was born Iowa
W illiam Lux near Thompson River of natural causes. and his mother was born in Iowa.
Burial was in Snohomish, W ash. In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...], speak English. He was enumerated twice in this census,
1925 - Miss Fiefield has closed the[...]Friday. once he stated his parents were born in Iowa the second time
In company with Miss Mays she autoed to Hall, Montan[...]Ohio.
where they will be joined by Miss Henderson in a camping
trip of a few weeks.[...]lds laborer - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Martin W . Field w[...]ay for
Mr. Fields was a mining man and surveyor in the early Bozeman, where he has a position as cook in a new hotel.
years of Thompson Falls, Mt.
Pauli[...]Allison Finklelnburg joined the American Legion in
6th - Field, Martin 43 years of age born Ill; farmer: (wife) Thompson Falls in 1920 and remained a member until 1923;
Pliny E. b[...]17 years his card noted that he was residing in Thompson Falls and
Mo.; 2] Eliza J. 15 years, Mo.[...]Creek and home from Ronan where she taught in the high school.
Libby, Mont., taken from notes w[...]evaing Murray, Idaho on March 15, 1887, my father-in- Mary Finklenburg, teacher in the Darby schools and former
law, Martin Fields a[...]Creek. W e county superintendent of schools in this county, visited
went from Murray to Thompson Falls with a freight team. friends and relatives in the county during the vacation.
Stayed there two[...]bert W . & Olga Finklelnburg
mentioned as serving in the US Army. R[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (458)[...]in the future.
On the June 2nd , 1917 W orld W ar[...]W inona, Minn.; he was of business house in Thompson Falls, and who resided here for
medium b[...]col. 5 - marriage with both parties residing in Thompson
age born W inona, Minnesota to Oscar C.[...]en Charles was a witness for John W alsh in his naturalization
previously married and is now widowed - married August hearing July 21, 1913 in Fourth district Court, Thompson
24, 1939 Missoula[...]Falls, Mont., at that time he stated he resided in Camas,
Minister. W itnesses: Mary K. Finkelnburg[...]obert W . Finklelnburg joined the American Legion in June 2, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - C[...]is now
noted the following: that he was residing in Thompson Falls open to the public. Mr. First[...]was a rancher; his wife was Olga; that he served in Co. every tourist passing thru Thompson Fall[...]mber
1919; serial # 3947072 (1946 he was residing in Seattle, and model of car, where from and[...]City garage at Thompson Falls, was a Plains visitor Tu[...]13, 1882; auto
his contract on the Cummings block in another week’s time. mechanic for Luke &[...]nty Independent Ledger, Thompson
Big Beaver creek in a week or two, after which he will Fall[...]neer residents of hopes to be able to enlist in the navy upon his arrival and
Thompson Falls and[...]an automobile
rented a home and will reside here in the future. Mr. Finn firm.
will engage in prospecting during the fall months.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (459)[...]the wife, Josephine, a daughter Esther in Mich., three
fishing 19 miles from Plains on the[...]Dak., and Elizabeth Neumiller, Thompson Falls, in addition
Burial[...]Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m., in the Plains
Edward J. & #1 Emma (Dietrich[...]Falls officiating. Burial was in the veterans plot of the Plains
Edward James Fi[...]on, N. cemetery with the Shriders Mortuary in charge of
Dak., to Andrew Fisher Sr., and Ida W a[...]ide rites were conducted by the VFW
He enlisted in W orld W ar I July 28, 1917 in Bismarck, and W orld W ar I veterans.
North Dakota. Following his discharge after serving in the Josephine died in Oct. 1959 Thompson Falls, Mont. and
Army of Occupation in Germany, he farmed in North was buried Oct. 1959 in the Old City (W ildrose) Cemetery
Dakota until 1934[...]Fischer).
He married Emma Dietrich while living in N. D., and their Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]y daughter 1] Esther Carol was born Feb. 22, 1924 in 1959 - Mrs. Fischer, 65, Passes Tuesday -[...]She had been preceded in death by her first husband, Chet
Thompson Falls[...]second husband, Ed Fischer. Mrs. Fischer was born in
After Emma’s death Ed married Josephine Severson Sept. Iowa June 12, 1894. Survivors include a son, W ylie Ga[...]mation from Ed and Josephine’s marriage license in Severson, Stockton, Calif., in addition to three nieces and a
the Sanders County[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs.
years of age born Graettinger, Iowa to Kenneth Severson June 9, 1916 - front[...]training teacher in the high school, enlisted in the same
Josephine Severson was born June 12, 1894 Fort Dodge, branch (as hospital assistants in the army hospital corps.)
(Graettinger), W ebster Co., Iowa to Kenneth Severson and last week and has been sent to the Salt Lake City for
Anna Hand.[...], I expect to get my first class rating in three months. Have my
1958 - Edward Fischer Succu[...]cond class rating now.” Mr. Fischer, who taught in the
Edward J. Fischer, 59, resident of Hot Springs for about four schools here this year, enlisted in Butte week before last.
years died Friday at the Fort Harrison Veterans hospital in
Helena after a extended illness. He was born May[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
in W ilton, N. Dak., from where he enlisted in the army in Aug. 30, 1917 - front page col 4 - Fischer Gets Promotion -
Bismarck July 29, 1917. Following his[...]on and Has Been Sent to Harvard for Radio
serving in the Army of occupation in Germany, he farmed in Training - R. H. A. Fischer, instructor of manual training in
North Dakota until 1934 when he moved to Thompson[...]he Thompson Falls schools last year, who has been in the
He resided here until four years ago w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (460)[...]ettlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

instruction in radio work, and from there will go into active[...], Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday
His letter, in part, follows: “I’m leaving for Harvard at[...]hen he came around back of us and told us to hand in June 13, 1884 - County Correspondent - Th[...]n two thirds across the river,
months instruction in gasoline, electricity and steam; then thro[...]n on the wheel and tearing it to
direct to France in aeroplane service, or to the North sea in pieces, which swung the boat crosswise again[...]ponsibility, too. I have power to ferry was cut loose by John Ingram, W . J. Fennell and John
put[...]he large boat, the end of the
hammock and Harvard in the morning. cable in drawing out caused the ferry boat to nearly swamp[...]W m. Fisher, Peter McDermott and J. Donant jumped in the
J. J. Fischer blacksmith Feb. 15, 1906 Thur[...]nding he could
1909 Plains Polk directory lists in a blacksmith and not make it, turned[...]it, hanging in the water while passing over the falls. Shuck
S[...]ack to the ferryboat. Fisher also, but his
assist in the work of building the Christian Church at Plains. pants getting caught in the rigging, he had to kick them off
The Sanders[...]before he could get on, losing $180, which he had in his
Jan. 19, 1912 - page 3 - J. J. Fischer, the p[...]place and will be equipped for all kinds of work in his and there Perry Shuck, W m. Fisher and Joh[...]wo,
J. J. Fischer the plumber, has so much work in sight that W m. King and Peter McDermott s[...]nd the whole population was
born Mo; parents born in Tenn. on the[...]ooks, for the
Jack died Aug 1936 and was buried in the Plains cemetery, rescue. All the mules[...]John Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight and passengers are
The Sanders County[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday being transferred in good shape by small boats and loaded
Sept.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (461)[...]Fitting about five years ago in New W estminster. These two,
Ray Rudolph Fittin[...]ld, six brothers, two sisters and his
father born in Minn., and mother in W isc. (1930 census mother, who is in Milbrook, Ontario, survive him.
info).[...]sor F. C. Scheuch and Alex Henderson of Anaconda.
in similar work in the Silway National forest.[...]lodge No. 383 B. P. O. Elks and was active in all its affairs.
R., born about 1921 Idaho; 2] W[...]eph died Jan. 4, 1920 and was buried Jan. 6, 1920 in
in Indiana and her mother in Calif. the Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
The Sept. 10th, 1918 W[...]th burial
following: Ray Rudolph Fitting residing in Thompson Falls, Dec. 26, 1927 in the Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Mt.; 32 years of age; bor[...]brown colored hair. father was born in Ireland and his mother was born in New
1930 federal census #74-74 Second W ard Tho[...]rvisor for the Government; that he has not served in any both of her parents were born in Germany)
war.[...]me to W atson)
Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1884 are: 1] Joseph H. born June 4, Mary[...]o.; 7] sister; 8] sister. born in Servia. (Her birth date was taken off the Early
In 1920 the mother was still living, and lived in Milbrook, Pioneer list of 1933 and death cert[...]rding to Ed’s jr., story to Evelyn Davis (filed in the
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 5, 1920[...]- Had Been Mary and Ed were living in Glendive, Mont in a small cabin
Resident of City for 30 Years - Joseph H. Fitzgerald, for[...]went to a Cree woman who helped her deliver Ed in the
residence of his brother, Dr. T. A. Fitzgeral[...]ls, notes their arrival
Ontario, not far from the city of Toronto. He came to as 1884)
Misso[...]of the Ed. Fitzgerald, was Grand Noble in the IOOF in Jan 1, of
Hennessy Mercantile company. In 1895 he went into 1893.
business[...]ion on Sept. 8, 1893 on lots # 7 & 8
Nome, Alaska in 1900. block 5 in Thompson Falls. On the document he noted that
Returning from the far north, he re-established himself in he has resided on said lots since June 15, 1884. That there is
the Garden City in 1902, resuming the clothing business. A a[...]witnesses by Eugene Preston. (Document is in the Missoula
went to New W estminister. W hen the[...]oke out, County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. in the Records
he sold his business there and came to Anaconda, where he Management dept., in the basement of the courthouse.)
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (462)[...]d W ildrose This building was erected in 1885 by Ed Fitzgerald Sr.,
cemetery, Thompson Fal[...]10 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fitzgerald in One by one the old landmarks go, and[...]ttle taken down the sooner will we have a city beautified.
child was the result of the accidenta[...]the time of the Ed is listed as a laborer in the following Polk directory of
accident. The lit[...]pson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
The baby had been baptized in the Catholic faith a few hours June 9, 1916[...]wins that were ever good.
recorded in the birth list of Thompson Falls. The sympathy[...]e Fourth with his family. He returned to Mace
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]s James (whether this is She is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
a mistake in transcribing from the field notes or what ever directory.
the reason) He stated that he arrived in the United States in Ed is listed in the Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory as
1868 an[...]ch 7, 1918 - front page col 4 - Leg
United States in 1862 from German.[...]to suffer severe injuries to one of his legs
jr., in his interview with Evelyn Davis, he also stated t[...]R. R. Hoyt’s Cherry creek camp are being put in the river. In
Ed is listed in the 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory as some manner a rolling log caught his leg in such a way as to
a miner[...]isit with and is reported to be recovering in good shape, but will be
his family here.[...]d died Feb. 16, 1925 Helena, Mt., with his burial in the
16, 1906 - Mrs. E. Fitzgerald was reported ve[...]Thompson Falls, was held yesterday afternoon in the IOOF
arrived on Sunday evening. temple. Burial was in the IOOF cemetery.
Mr. Fitzgerald was in W hite Pine one day this week Mr. Fitzgerald died Tuesday afternoon. (Died in St Peters
soliciting orders for his brother, J. H[...]epresent Lone star Lodge No. 33, I.O.O.F. of this city, left immigrated to the United States in 1859 and is naturalized.
on Monday to attend the[...]. Mrs. Johnston, who worked in the Clerk & Recorders
Mary is listed in the 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory. offi[...]F. Mercantile company as a store lived in the old house between Scotty McLeans and the old
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (463)[...]cal newspaper articles and Thompson
Mary lived in Thompson from the time she came in 1884 Falls Polk directory he was a miner[...]s buried here. Ed attended grade school in Thompson Falls in the school
(Mary’s death certificate #1126 stated: Mary Fitzgerald - originally housed in the present Spruce Apartment building.
female - w[...]be a priest. Ed had a few dollars and
Koban born in England; mother - unknown - informant -[...]Kelly and he spent about
that his mother was born in County Cork, Ireland. Her 4 years with prospectors Kelly and Shaunessy in the Fisher
notation was - Perhaps the Mrs. Fitzge[...]stated that Ed was her son, so that he was in the Libby country at the time of the Battle of
pe[...]ide came from Manila Bay which occurred in 1901.
County Cork, Ireland.)[...]Thurs. Marlin rifle which he still had in 1962. He used it to kill
Oct. 4, 1939 - “Aged P[...]y Ed got acquainted with
the oldest pioneer women in Sanders County. She came to a Bill Hillis who was an ammunition salesman and
Thompson Falls in 1884 or thereabouts. Up until a few d[...]ttended school here. Graveside services were held in insulation, but he did not appreciate[...]ed and expanded it would also be a very efficient
in the local cemetery. Rev. Emil Mignery officiated[...]Ed says that Hillis took an interest in him and backed Ed to
arrangements.[...]go to the school of mines in Butte. W hile at the Butte school[...], which he
Edward died June 9, 1926 with burial in the W ild Rose preceded to do.
Cemetery,[...]t. (Information from his (Ed was in Thompson Falls when the Thompson Falls
headstone)[...]Polk directory representative passed through in 1904, as he
is listed in their 1905 issue as a laborer.)
Edward Fran[...]played football on the Grizzly varsity team in. The
Edward Francis Fitzgerald was born Nov. 2, 1882 in following quote is taken from The Ka[...]No. 4, page 8. - Ed
Koban. The story that Ed told in an interview (on file in the Fitzgerald, right guard. This is Eddie’[...]being built. His folks the School of Mines in Butte and has come to Montana to
were living in a cabin at the time and when it came time for[...]who always keeps his eye on the ball. His weight in 185
midwife, thus being born inin 1905 as a guard.
Ed lived with the Indians unti[...]An account of the game carried the following day in the
Falls with his mother when he was 11 to 13 mo[...]Anaconda Standard praised Fitzgerald’s work in the line
Several articles state that Ed[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (464)[...]as changing According to the records in the Sanders County
colleges - The Sanders County[...]W ) to Edward Fitzgerald, husband of
who had died in 1904, Alice Florence Alexander who was A[...]exander filed on Aug. 20,
Alexander Jan. 21, 1906 in Tacoma, W a., and the 1902. Alice did not include in this deed the lots in block 60.
community was notified by this item in the local paper - This deed was witnessed[...]tzgerald. Mrs. A. F. Fitzgerald is listed in the 1909 Thompson Falls
It is the current gossip[...]nada, parents Mrs. A. F. Fitzgerald is listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls
unknown.[...]on No. 42 W ednesday from a visit to her old home in
home about two miles north of town.[...]Friday trains. She reports the worst storm in years throughout the
Oct. 18, 1907 - Ed Fitzgeral[...]timers say the storm has been the most severe in the history
number of new phones installed lately[...]th death W ed., afternoon. He with two others was in a Mrs. A. F. Fitzgerald is not listed in the 1913 Thompson
boat stringing wire across the[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
this side and in playing it out it got kinked. Two fingers of Ja[...]Fitzgerald returned home
Ed’s hand were caught in the kink and he was taken over Friday fro[...]th
board and to the bottom with the reel of wire. In some visiting her sister.
manner while o[...]as a very narrow escape. in-law and sister of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fitzgerald are[...]acant by the
May 8, 1908 - Ed. Fitzgerald jr., is in charge of a force of death of Fred W oodworth[...]ager of W estern Montana Tel. Co. that in 1914-1915 Ed was taking a quantity of money over[...]Ruth Buchanan, daughter of Alex Allan told in the
1964 front page col 6 - Ed Fitzgerald was Tho[...]“Telephone man.” Ed. once owned half interest in the children stories, as he was telling them[...]personal friend Frank B.
years. As telephone grew in popularity, a switchboard was Linderman. W atching Ed paint was a favorite past-time of
installed in Gates’ Drug store,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (465)[...]locales, but working there until he retired in 1949.
one of the most talk about and famous was noted in this During Alice’s last three or[...]n on exhibition Due to mis-information in prior books (Service Men of
in the store of Near and Jefferson, was sold this we[...]of work and particularly cartoons, and should be in some when Roosevelt saw a mounted goats head in Medora, N. D.
large city where his work could be appreciated and where he[...]ot. Roosevelt then established a hunting
would be in touch with art dealers, instead of “hiding his[...]y Ed, showed her Scotty dog’s
two waters colors in the Near & Jefferson store window that paw prints in the snow with best wishes for the season.
Ed pain[...]urs. first husband, James B. Alexander in the W ildrose cemetery.
April 28, 1916 - Brief bu[...]born
Columbia announcing the death of her brother-in-law, Otto Feb. 2, 1872 Palmerston, Ontar[...]here, will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock in
Mrs. Sara W isner Is Inventor of a Hem and Tuck G[...], has patented a hem and Burial will be in the first Thompson Falls cemetery.
tuck gauge, a[...]She was born Feb. 22, 1872 at Palmerston, Ont. In her late
The Sept. 10th, 1917 W orld W ar I dra[...]ian
following: Edward Francis Fitzgerald residing in Thompson government at Ft. W alsh, the w[...]risdiction of the Royal Northwest Mounted police. In her
and sawyer in Thompson Falls; nearest relative: Alice[...]es and was an operator
Florence Fitzgerald; short in height; stout in build; brown for the Great Northern railro[...]She discovered many irregularities in mining claims and
The call for five volunteers fo[...]accepted for his service will depart the In Alaska she met and married James Alexander. They[...]the list. returned to Montana in 1900 and in 1904 he died. She
W hether Ed was sent to Calif., or what happened during married Ed Fitzgerald in 1906 and has resided here since.
this year, after working in San Francisco, he returned to Survivor[...]l arrangements are under the directions (the rest cut
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (466)[...]years of age; born San Jose, California; residing in
- former Alaska W oman Dies in Montana Home - Vermilion, Mis[...]en married and divorced) - married December
Beach in his book “The Spoilers,” was buried here[...]g at Vermilion. Officiated by Geo.
Fitzgerlad was in Alaska recording mining claims for a S[...]ompson Falls. She was 84.
Ed had been residing in rest homes and hospitals since[...]hen it opened and was its She was in the back row of a picture taken Jan/June July
lon[...]Missoula Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite Body. In his The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]ed here by her father only
renown artist, pioneer in the telephone creation in Sanders the other day of the marriage of Lu[...]s working career were spent as a meter reader city, to Homer Townsend, of W aterloo, in Jefferson Valley.
for Montana Power, bringing him in contact with people The ceremony was performed in Butte and her father
daily. He always had a word[...]received a letter from her in Salt Lake where they went on a
Edward F. Fitzg[...]trip. Miss Fitzgerald for sometime past has been in
County and an early University of Montana Grizzly football Butte in the employ of a wholesale house. She is well known
player, died in a Hot Springs rest home Saturday 1971. here, being a sister of Ed Fitzgerald of this city and has a
Funeral services were conducted W ednesday at 2 p.m., in host of schoolmates and friends to wish[...]nd is distantly
Kline officiating. Burial will be in the W ildrose Cemetery related to Mrs. Ralph Bushnell of this city.
under the direction of the Shrider Funeral Home[...]Townsend of Butte
1971 page 2, with the contents in this story.) arrived here Satu[...]ew minutes intend making their home here in the future. Mrs. Townsend
talking.[...]not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
Jame[...]James P. Fitzgerald was born about 1865 Fountaine City, in Phoenix, Arizona.
W isconsin to Michael Fitzgeral[...]M adge Grady Fitzgerald
both perhaps born in W isconsin. Michael and Johanna had Ma[...]erald sr., and Mary Koban.
Nov. 10, 1865 Fountain City, W isc. - died April 28, 1928 St. The Sande[...]ls, Mt.
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula W ed. July 25, 1934 Thompson[...]es P. Fitzgerald; Falls Resident Visits in Thompson Falls - Mrs. Grady
white; twenty-five years of age born Fountaine City, W atson is spending a month or six weeks in Thompson
W isconsin; residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (467)[...]467

Mrs. W atson was raised in Thompson Falls as a girl, but[...]ves at 1951 W ed - Local boys visit Resort Spot in Mexico - Three
Phoenix, Arizona where her husband is engaged in the oil former members of the Thompson Fal[...]in the San Diego area, met in San Diego and took a week
M idget M . Fitzgerald end liberty in Tijuana, Mexico.
Midget M. Fitzgerald was listed in the 1913 Thompson Sanders County Led[...]. Thurs.
Falls Polk directory - she is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Sept. 12, 1963 page 4 - Eulah[...]ectory. in Joplin, Mo., to Grant Hamilton, he is on the staf[...]ssell’s Spur, came to
of age, Jan. 8, 1877 born in U.S. - he was a ditcher foreman Thompson W edn[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
residing in Noxon, Missoula County, Montana; son of[...]l
Province of New Brunswick, Canada; now residing in purchase the S.S. Skokum and will sail in her the last of the
Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,[...]the Sunday from a two months’ visit in Seattle and other coast
Gospel. W itnesses were, J. W . Molahon and Birdie G, both towns.
residing in Noxon, Mont.[...]ker for the Thompson Falls Power Co. - not listed in certificate # 6551 Vol 1 Folio 212 in the Missoula County
the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk[...]Courthouse, noted that he resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.)[...]W illiam Flately
shop in 1956 in a part of the old Conoco service station[...]ar. Together they also put up the first born in Delaware and his mother was born in Ohio.
T.V. booster on the mountain south of Thompson Falls. In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, M[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (468)[...]etired, they
Edna Flaten was born Jan. 25, 1914 in North Dakota. moved to Post Falls, Idah[...]Edna died Dec. 25, 1980 Scobey, Mt. with burial in repair shop in 1997. After three years in business, Butch
Alamo, North Dakota.[...]went on to work for Plummer Forest Products in Plummer,
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]with his
Edna Flaten - Funeral services were held in Alamo, N.D. family and friends.
Friday fo[...]Mildred Fleisher
morning while visiting a sister in Scobey. Holt, died unexpecte[...]002. His funeral was
She was born Jan. 25, 1914 in North Dakota where she held in Thompson Falls, Mt.
attended schools. She started[...]tain States Donald’s obituary was printed in the Sanders County
Telephone Co., in Scobey in 1943 and was transferred to Ledger Thurs. Sept. 19, 2002 page 8 - A viewing is
Thompson Falls in December 1949. She worked in Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 p[...]1905 in W ing River, W adena Co., MN) in Mn., when he
He went on to join the Navy, where he served four years in was cutting pulpwood wood with her brother Har[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Nov. marrying in November 23, 1938 at Staples, W adena, Co.
22, 19[...]p and its crew. Carol and Mavis were born in Grandma Perry’s home.
He was discharged in 1966. After his discharge he moved Mildre[...]d time to Frank Holt.
to Bothell W ashington, and in April 15, 1967 Butch and (See Frank Holt)
Linda Kelley were married.
They lived in Lynnwood, W ash., one year, then moved to[...]nda Joyce (M oore) Fleisher
W oodinville, W ash., in 1968 where their three children were Vernon R[...](Lynda Joyce Moore).
Maple Valley, W ash.
In 1976, they moved to Maple Valley, W ash., where t[...]rk
Butch worked for Puget Sound Power and Light in Fork, Id. to W alter S. Flem[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (469)[...]is Haines, who had just died, was buried in a nice suit, which
assisting Mrs. Spencer in the Cafe. looked re[...]osalie Frank Fleming died March 29, 1955 in his cabin out of
Lloyd.[...]lark Fork) married Frances Flemming 1955 in the county plot in Plains cemetery, Plains, Mont.
(Thompson Falls) S[...]died Dec. 5, 1993 Clarks Fork, Idaho with burial in Clark Fork, Idaho, to W alter S. Fleming a[...]Her father was born in Maine and her mother in Minn.
Frances died May 5, 2000 Sandpoint, Idaho[...]Information from their marriage license # 708 in the
Frank Fleming was born May 21, 1881 W arren[...]Frank lived up Prospect creek a couple of miles in a one born Colfax, W hitman Co., W ashingt[...]of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 17
his clothing. Arriving in town and entering a store, the doors years of[...]wn April 7-8 page 14B notes that she is a servant in
just add a new pair over the tattered ones until[...]an Aug 8, 1895 - J. S. Flemming’ s crew
Ford is in better shape than before she went thru the wreck.[...]rs, 1] Donna Cason, 2] Lois (Oliver Dupuis); 3]
In a conversation with Ed Fitzgerald, Frank told him[...]her was the inventor or had a first hand interest in the Shaw and four sons); 5] Lando “Bud[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (470)[...]Bras and Maude Teenor services were in the Fairmont Memorial Park.
/Tennor/Tunor[...]Mr. Fleming was born March 21, 1902 in Clark Fork and
Lucille H. died May 18, 1968 Mi[...]moved with his family to Thompson Falls in 1919. He was
buried May 18, 1968 in the Murray cemetery, Lonepine, Mt. employed[...]died April 29, 2001 Missoula, Mont., with burial in past 20 years he has lived in Spokane where he was
the Murray Memorial cemetery[...]andchildren; mother,
bound for the west, arriving in Kalispell, Mont. in 1909. Mrs. Rose Flemming; five sisters, Mrs[...]s; Mrs. Mae Klug, Spokane;
some land to homestead in the Lonepine area. They with all Mrs. Lucill[...]n to the new homestead.
Charles attended school in the old Dondanville school and W alte[...]ov. 8, 1870 S.
Graduating from Plains High School in 1927. Robbinston, W ashington Co., Maine to Charles Clark
In 1932 the family moved to a farm at Lonepine. Besi[...]b
Seed Growers Association. He worked at one time in the Hall, Clark Fork, Idaho and they had the following children:
bakery in Plains, took flying lessons in Spokane. He also 1] Mae Agnes, Jan. 18, 189[...]layton,
and St. Ignatius, retiring as watermaster in 1974. March/ May 21, 1902 Clark Fork, Id.; 4] Gladys M. 1907
In 1968 Lucille H. died. On May 11, 1969 Charles[...]e ) 5] Lucille (Landon Bras,
married Joyce Gallup in Missoula. Following his retirement, Lonepine)[...]den).
they traveled extensively, spending winters in Yuma, Ariz. Rosalie ‘Rose’ Lloyd was born Feb. 21, 1880 in
where they could enjoy their hiking. Charles died[...]Brownton,McLeod Co., Minn.
of 92 April 29, 2001 in the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, 1910 Federal census, Clarks Fork Pr[...]39 years;
May 2 at the Lonepine Hall with burial in the Murray married 13 years; born Maine; parents born New Brunswick;
Memorial cemetery in Lonepine. occupa[...]rs Idaho; 4] Gladys M. 3 years
carpenter crew was in town on Saturday renewing Idaho.[...]burial in the W ildRose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Rosetta died Feb. 15, 1964 Thompson Falls, Mt. in the
Idaho and they had the one son: 1] Donald.[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Feb.
burial in the Fairmont Memorial Park, Spokane, W ash.[...]ing, Former daughter, Mrs. Stella Helman in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Resident Passes in Spokane - W . Clayton Flemming, a Mrs. Flemming was born Rose Lloyd Feb. 21, 1880 in
former Thompson Falls resident, son of Mrs. Rose[...]ence Helman, all of Thompson Falls, died suddenly in in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (471)[...]Mr. Flint had been identified with the
Feb. 1964 in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]s, most of which
She moved to Clark Fork, Ida., in 1892, where she met had been spent in the Northwest. It had been a joy to him to
and married W alter S. Flemming, who preceded her in death know that there was one section of the Northwest that was
in 1928 (buried in Thompson Falls, Mt.). They had the es[...]llowing children: 1] W alter C. also preceded her in death. 1 better than any other human being. H[...]It was said of him that his accomplishments in both the
Neighbor lodge for more than 60 years si[...]ater moved to Clarks States Stell company in the Iron Range of Minnesota and
Fork.; 18 grand and 39 great grandchildren was in charge of an experimental washing plant for the
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the company.
Community Congregational church here. Burial was in the At Minnesota U. - Mr. Flint left[...]Cass Lake, Minn. on the Minnesota national forest in
Gordon Cross, Perma; Dr. Robert Crossley and W allace 1910. The following year in November he was married to
Clarke, Missoula, and[...]1913, and from that time on his service was in the W est. He
Howard married Ann Elizabeth Canf[...]Minn. in Region 2, March 12, 1914, and a few months later[...]s, Mt. to the Bonneville national forest in W yoming. He resigned
W ed. June 26, 1935 - Howar[...]8, 1915, to become superintendent
game specialist in region one of the forest service, Major of[...]June 25, 1917 he again entered the Forest Service in
experience in this line of endeavor. His efforts will be[...]promoted to forest examiner in 1918 and assigned to the
Howard Flint died Oct.[...]ber 16, 1918 he
burial was Oct. 17, 1935 Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, was promoted to forest[...]office here as district forest inspector in charge of fire
Death - W as Ill 5 Days - Howard R. Flint, forest inspector control in the summer of 1921 and continued to serve in that
in charge of aerial mappings for the United States F[...]when he assumed charge of the aerial mapping in Region 1.
having been rushed here by airplane fro[...]est inspector and would have succeeded W ill Rush in
Missoula.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (472)[...]Albert ‘Dick’ W . served in the Army in the 20th
Tribute from Kelley - News of the unex[...]ort Russell,
Mr. Flint shocked all his associates in the Forest Service. W yoming.
Major Evan W[...]hat Mr. Albert joined the American Legion in 1921 and remained
Flint was a man of unusual loya[...]member until 1925; his card noted that he resided in
his profession.[...]hat he owned a pool hall.
“He stood very high in the estimation of the technical men The Thom[...]of the Pacific Northwest.” Major Kelley said “In Albert is deceased, but gives the[...]d W ollaston June 30, 1926
July 25, 1968 Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. Ronan, Mt. an[...]stead of burial he was cremated. His obituary was in the
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson F[...]ashes in the Dollar Hole, where I fished as a boy. - Dolla[...]spent the greater share of his life in and around here. He
enlisted for service in Thompson Falls. For the past eight or[...]ns were shipped to Spokane, where burial was made in widower.
the family plot. The arrangements were in charge of the Besides a son, Richard W ollaston, who lives in Thompson
Parkhurst Funeral Home.[...]1935 - Alvah B. Flood - single 72 who resides in Ca. A sister died sometime ago.
years of age - ne[...]is will (very Funeral services were held in W allace and the body will
long will.)[...]Nov. 5, 1909 - Honor roll for not missing school in A picture taken Jan/June July 14, 1[...]s accepted a
Spokane, to learn the plumbing trade in the shop owned by position as night car checker at Trout Creek. He assumed his
his brother-in-law, L. A. Mosher.[...]s Albert as a Sunday.
teamster for the Power City Laundry . Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk April 13, 1906 - Ed Florin who holds a position in the
directory.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (473)[...]out this week to Ed Florin of this city. “Mickey” expects to
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory noted that he make some changes in the interior of the place and will run
was with t[...]to the many who
first electric sign ever flashed in Thompson Falls. It is inin ladies’ skirts. same shop last summer. W e[...]pool hall a popular place in a short time. Mr. W ilde will
The 1917 Thompson[...]of our town, but our loss is Missoula’s gain.
in Thompson Falls.[...]a
Information from their marriage license # 271 in the partner with Mickey and we also welc[...]lls, Mt. - Edgar business circle of this city.
C. Florin of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26 year[...]ed - married to flourishing Christmas trade in his up to-date pool and
Frances Marie Schroder of[...]s with Mrs. Marie Florin at W allace.
were united in marriage shortly after midnight, Sunday, at[...]. and Mrs. A. M. Johnson, the Rev. Father in Spokane, W ash.
Donohue officiating.[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Dec..
The bridegroom was born in Thompson Falls and has 1956/57 - Fina[...]th of his were held at W ard’s Funeral home in W allace for Edgar
father, he engaged in business for himself, taking over the Clarenc[...]d of which he is Thompson Falls. Burial was in Spokane. He died Dec. 17
now the popular proprietor. after being in poor health since 1948.
Miss Schroder has lived here with her parents the greater He was born in Thompson Falls Dec. 15, 1888 and
portion of the p[...]Both of the young people have a host college in Spokane. At the age of 21, he became associated
o[...]ivari and there with his father, Henry Florin, in business in Thompson Falls.
was some hilarious doing around t[...]27 when they moved to W allace to enter business.
in heartily wishing them a long and happy wedded lif[...]n Filla. He had been in poor health since 1948 and suffered two
Jim Mur[...]Ed, “Ed’s a poor citizen, but a strokes in 1954 from which he recovered temporarily.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (474)[...]r - witnesses were Isabell Florin and
her parents in Thompson. Ed Florin accompanied her as far[...]ie Shotwell was born ca 1918 Hamil, SD to L.
sick in the hospital in that city. Ed. reports his father as W . Shotwell and S[...]solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents in Dixon,
Rapids, Cedar Co., Iowa to George T. Mosier and Isabelle Saturday[...], by school. Mr. Florin is still a student in Accounting at Kinman
C. S. Johnson Minister; W itness Edgar Florin and Olive L. Business college in Spokane and Miss Shotwell has been
Clark. (The ma[...]tending the university. They will make their home in
Smith Florin) (grooms name is different from news[...]ular Local Girl Married At High prominent in this section. Among the guests present were
Noon - Miss Elizabeth Lucille Florin, of this city, and Lloyd Mrs. J. W . Smith of Spokane, Mr. a[...]S. McCurdy
Abner Mosier, of Spokane, were united in marriage of Thompson Falls, both l[...]Mr. and
W ednesday noon at the home of the bride, in Thompson Mrs. Dean Carruthers. In addition his sister, Isabel Florin of
Falls.[...]iss Florin has spent the greater part of her life in Miss Jean Sperry acted as brides-maid[...]e, sterling qualities. Cut of the groom, Grant Florin, supplied by KBU Press[...]of Plains, visited relatives and friends in this section Sunday enroute
only a few of the nea[...]er’s mother, Mrs. Amelia Florin. They came here in a Switzerland, to Jerry Florin, both of h[...]sold to Joe Florin. Mr. Mosier went last week in Switzerland. His siblings still in W isconsin were: 1]
to Iowa. On his return the family will move to W allace[...]] bro; 4] bro.
where he has purchased an interest in the J. J. Douglas At the age of nine y[...]nt & Phyllis (Shotwell) Florin In the 1880 federal census condensed version, Lincol[...]Ledger W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - parents born in Switzerland; wife Mary Meiser 20 born
other stude[...]isc; working man - Henry Florin 24 years old born in
school but not staying the dormitory are:[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (475)[...]75

Henry and Amelia moved to Portland, Oregon in 1886 and Sanders County Signal Thur Jan.[...]stated Last Saturday morning fire broke out in the restaurant next
that Lizzie was born in 1887 in Thompson.] door to Henry Florin’s saloon in Thompson, they lost
From Isabelle (Mathers) And[...]of paralysis last night about 3 o’clock and is in a very
the Grand Lodge of Montana to institute a[...]ll leave tonight with Mr. Florin for the hospital in
were intitiated and duly installed as 3rd Degree[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In July 1, 1895 he is listed as Grand Noble of the I[...]0 - page 3 - John Florin of W isconsin, who has
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ednesday for home. The two Florins bear a
States in 1866 and that he is naturalized; he is a Saloon[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday In July of 1910 Henry suffered a stroke of paralysis[...]or like all others who embark on life’s journey in the every resident of the county.
married relat[...]tian Schoepp, near W aumandee, with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
W isc[...]icate # 953 notes his death as
Cheney W ashington in 1883. In March 1884 they moved to Jan. 26, 1911 wi[...]n - Henry
went adversely for them at Portland and in the year 1894 Florin, Sr., Died Yesterday[...]note with pleasure their silver this home in Thompson. Since that time he has been
wedding ann[...]occasion, but business Mr. Florin was born in Switzerland in 1857, came to
called Mr. Florin to Missoula and M[...]present wife. They moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1886 and
Dec. 21, 1906 - Henry Florin has install[...]here he has resided for 22 years.
lighting system in his Silver Dollar saloon. The new light is He l[...]home; the daughter Lizzie and son Joe, reside in Spokane,
owns a saloon. the latter being in the employ of the W ashington W ater
The 1909 T[...]ower company. Mr. Florin has four brothers living in

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (476)[...]friends and Henry married Olivia Dorris in Plains on Jan 25, 1911.
well known by nearly ever[...]Henry Florin Sen. and Amelia
member. (Burial was in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Schoepp[...]e children all inherited $100.00 each. The W ill, in W ill Floyd.
Book 1 page 16, was dated in July 19, 1910 and signed in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]Dorris were joined in the Holy bonds of wedlock on
Henry was not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk W ednesday[...]er sister. (Mrs. Robert Hohman of Spokane is in peace and not let it happen again.
also a sister.[...]to Jacob Dorris and Louise Caza. She was residing in
part owner of Florin & Co. (Silver Dollar Saloon)[...]Henry is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk
The 1917 Thompson[...]Bozeman arrived here present and will be in the employ of Disbrow and Gilleland
W ednesday an[...]n Sr., and Amelia Schoepp. Dorris, in this city, Tuesday, January 14, 1913, a daughter to
The 1[...]nry Florin of Thompson Falls. Mrs. Florin
working in a saloon.[...]but they have now rented the
loosing his hearing in the left ear. He anticipated having his W urm r[...]from Thompson Falls Monday. Mr.
Henry is listed in the 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (477)[...]the Methodist parsonage.
Henry is listed in the 1917 directory as a dairyman. Ray[...]ymond an Isabelle were divorced.
Henry was born in Switzerland, on arriving here he went S[...]Mt.
Apparently he came to Thompson Falls in the late 1920's, Information from their[...]issoula
as his son, W illiam Andrew’s, obituary in the Sanders County Courthouse, Missoul[...]sabelle Hoppe died 1966 and is buried with Selina in the
Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 9, 1935 - Local Happenings - A same plot in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery.
pleasant e[...]received a kick in the face from a horse with which he was
Isabell[...]1937 playing, inflicting an ugly cut near the eye. Dr. Billmeyer
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]e
Information from their marriage license #1223 in the circumstances.
Sanders County Cour[...]They will manufacture pressed
Thompson Falls, Mt. in the Methodist Church by Albert C. and gl[...]Vacura. The clay in this vicinity will produce a grade of brick
The[...]d Selina Ochsner were married Aug. 1908 and
place in Thompson Falls Sunday, October 31, that was of[...]to Plains, a father and daughter, both of in the Fraternal cemetery, Thos. Falls section 6 plo[...]eauty shop here, having opened an attractive shop in the where, sometime toward the lat[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (478)[...]nown here. They Joseph Florin is noted in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
will make their futu[...]W orld W ar I draft card noted the
Ochsner, born in Switzerland and her mother Missouri following: Joseph W . Florin residing in Thompson Falls,
(1930 census info.); sisters 1] B[...]ild; brown colored eyes; black colored
listed him in the 1909 issue.[...]ving resided here
quarter and lot 5 of section 24 in township 21, range 29, practically all his[...]and Mrs. Chas. W eber. The working hard in the interest of his candidacy and he will
former[...]en the ballots are
are on their way to their home in W isconsin from an counted on November 5th. (He was elected over Jas. H.
extended visit in Spokane. Gr[...]endorsed by the Nonpartisan and Labor
their home in Spokane and are going to live on his ranch[...]ent time, and there are over 2500 houses for rent in the he holds. His whole term of office was a continued struggle
city.[...]to the assistance given him by the other
residing in Spokane working for the W ashington W ater[...]24 years of age at the time of his
appeared to be in good health until yesterday morning, when ma[...]orrhage, causing instant merchant, dealing in Confectionary; that he has not served in
death.[...]W and the
Joseph is listed as the Grand Noble in the IOOF July 1, state of his birth is W as[...]Miller, feel the census compiler probably miss
In the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory he has ret[...]rday to Mrs. and Joseph Florin was a visitor in town Tuesday. Mr. Florin, an old
W . Florin, a se[...]visited her daughter.
surgeon and physician in Illinois and is taking a much[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (479)[...]ren, and a
Selina died Jan 1937 and was buried in the Thompson daughter, Isabel Linhart of W[...]s children, he is survived
19 - (Selina is buried in the same plot as Isabelle Florin by three brot[...]s
Information from their marriage license #1222 in the at the services were: Dick Oullette, J[...]Falls,
married Oct. 30, 1937 Thompson Falls, Mt., in the Mt. to Joseph W . Florin and Sele[...]e, Thompson Falls, Mt. - J. Grant Florin of
place in Thompson Falls Sunday, October 31, that was of[...]eauty shop here, having opened an attractive shop in the Methodist Minister - witnesses were Isabe[...]ph died Jan. 27, 1940 and was buried Jan 30, 1940 in the millinery business during her sojourn in Spokane.
the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery .[...]rin - Joseph W . Florin who died January 26, 1940 in in Spokane.
Idaho, was 56 years of age. He was born in Cheney, The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]. Joe Florin left
his parents at the age of four. In Thompson Falls he spent Tuesday for Spokane fo[...]rs. L. A. Mosier (nee Lizzie Florin).
High School in the year 1911. He spent one year at[...]Henry, Joe and Ed.
his recent illness, resulting in his death occurred. Married Plumber.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (480)[...]He lived at Thompson Falls during his teen years, in the
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory list[...]ied Aug. 26, 1941.
following: Roy Florin residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 21 Bill worked for the[...]sh; nearest relative: Mrs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude, in May
Amelia Florin of Thompson Falls; medium height; slender 1996, and by a sister, Mary McGuigan in June 1989.
build; grey colored eyes; dark brown c[...]- R. R. Arrangements were by Garden City Funeral Home and
Hoyt, well known business man an[...]nry Flourcey
Harbor, W ash., and expects to leave in a few days for his The W eekly Missoulian[...]had
who will secure work either under Mr. Hoyt or in the woods. been in poor health for some time, but has kept around mo[...]ding him to the
manufacture and other timber used in war work and it is hospital at Missoula t[...]Thompson Falls, Deceased had been engaged in packing between here and the
Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12,[...]al years, sold out this
week to Ed Florin of this city. “Mickey” expects to make Joseph F. & M argaret M . (Smith) Flowers
some changes in the interior of the place and will run an up[...]Joe married Margaret M. Smith Nov. 10, 1915 in Plains,
shop and this will be goo d news to the m[...]white; 23 years of age born Cahoes,
popular place in a short time. Mr. W ilde will return to Ne[...]t been previously married - married Nov. 10, 1915 in St.
partner with Mickey and we also welcome him to the James Catholic Church in Plains. Father M. J. Donohue,
business circle of this city. Catholic Priest officiated at the wedding with Jas E. and
Roy lived in Ca.[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Nov.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (481)[...]481

United in Marriage - Miss Margaret Smith and Mr. Joseph[...]s, Mt. Thur. Aug. 26, 1937 - Local
Flower of this city were married in Plains, W ednesday News - Leland and Le[...]ed last
morning at 9 o’clock, by Father Donohue in the Catholic Thursday to spend a week at[...]c.
them, left early W ednesday morning for Plains in Leon 10, 1959 page 3 - Joseph F. Flowers Passes in Seattle -
Thomas’ big car. After the ceremony a[...]er was had after which Mr. their brother-in-law, Joseph H. Flowers, 67, who died of a
and Mrs[...]The bride is the daughter of L. E. Smith of this city, and Flowers were married in Thompson Falls. She was born and
was raised from childhood in Sanders county. For some time raised at Pla[...]ded on a ranch near Plains, Survivors in addition to the widow include a daughter,
moving to Thompson Falls in 1906, and here have made Miss Loranin[...]of Shelton, W ash, another son, Leland was killed in
The bride, Mrs. Flower, is a young lady capable[...]8, 1935 - Local Happenings -
during his residence in Thompson Falls. Through[...]e as Leonard Flower as a participant in the diving contest at the
timekeeper for the Thom[...]Nov. 3, 1905 - A marriage license was issued in Missoula on
with relatives here, returned Tuesday[...]spective groom is one of the best known lumbermen in
Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 11, 1918 - page eight - L[...]e home of Mr. and Mrs. largest concerns in the state. Miss Flynn is well known here
Joe Flow[...]rker living at the W ard Hotel - he is not listed in the
secured a position at the big lumber camp. Mr[...]Flowers’ father, sentenced to serve 30 days in the county jail for vagrancy.
Lem Smith Sr[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (482)[...]rker living at the W ard Hotel - he is not listed in the the south side of the river from Saturday u[...].
the Thompson Falls Power Co. - he is not listed in the 1917 Lucy was born ca 1886 Iowa.
Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]age of 39 years; born Vermont as
3 col. 2 - Death in Thompson Falls, Mt. of Margaret Fobart. wer[...]years; married at the age of 18 years; born Iowa; father born
March 27, 1914 - front page col 1 -[...]saddest and most Gus and his wife lived in a home made from railroad ties
lamentable acciden[...]r. and Mrs. Gus died and was buried in the Plains cemetery (Gus was
Alexander Fobert of[...]well known for his ability to work with horses in the woods.
making their home at the W ard, while[...]Lucy died June 22, 1955 Plains, Mt.with burial in the
Thompson Falls Power company.[...]Minneapolis, Minn., for which place she leaves in a few[...]are some very rich specimens of ore brought in by Tom
A. H. Foley[...]- Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Foley returned to their
home in Missoula last Sunday after a visit at the Ross ho[...]ross the river. Mr. and Mrs. Foley formerly lived in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]re. He was W ednesday for her former home in Minneapolis for a short
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (483)[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
arrived here from Baker City, Oregon Tuesday, and have May 28, 1909 - Teachers engaged - A. R. Ford of
established a tent home in block 24. Mr. Folson expects to Sandpoint,[...], Mt. Friday
after spending two weeks at his home in Spokane. His Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 -[...]es - Sept. 6, 1910
youngest daughter has been ill in a hospital there. school opening - A[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Foltz, who has been in charge of blister rust control work. Sept. 9[...]returned W ednesday to her home in Cincinnati.
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk direct[...]f Mr. and
Boomer & Hughes, who are making the big cut through the Mrs. A. R. Ford, was taken d[...]pson party was given W ednesday evening in honor of Mr. and
Falls - Mr. F. Forbes has under[...]R. Ford and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight H. Near, a beach
in the town of Thompson Falls and telegraphed to Mis[...]He is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
The Sanders County[...]superintendent of schools in Thompson Falls schools, passed[...]away at her home in Eureka, Mont. Death came as a result of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (484)[...]1980 Billings, Mont. )
Mrs. Ford was well known in this community having lived
here for four years.[...]y friends is extended to the husband and daughter in craneman - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
their sad bereavemen[...]5 - page 3 - A baby girl was born Monday to Mr.
In the 1890 federal Veterans Census, Missoula County[...]nage.
other information is given, only is name.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]See Faus
that he came to the United States in 1851 (48 years ago);
that he was naturalized; tha[...]s buried Feb. 24, 1922 Thompson Falls, Mt.
in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls (death cer[...]Information from their marriage license # 680 in the
# 222 Sanders County Courthouse - informant w[...]boarding with W . M. Cummings. - he is not listed in the
1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]est She is listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
The 19[...]Bushnell, left Monday for W aterloo, in the Jefferson valley.
The Sanders County Indepe[...]Frank & Jesse (Gardner) Foster Jr.
In the farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Nov.[...]Frank Foster born about June 1861 (1865 is notes in the
she is noted as still teaching in Thompson. 1930 federal cens[...]born Kentucky).
retired last month after 22 years in Extension service in Frank & Annie had two children: 1] Frank; 2] Mary (Carlton
Montana. Her career started in Thompson Falls in the late Perrine of Buffalo) 3] _____ (Os[...]ast name
1930's when she was a home - Ec. teacher in the Thompson was taken from Frank’s ob[...]nt to Billings to teach and then entered In the 1880 federal census (condensed version) - Buf[...]Guldseth and age, retired physician born in New York as were his
Joe Sullivan.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (485)[...]485

father in Ireland and mother in Ma; daughter 1] Mary C. 17 Annie Miller -[...]ried - married
years of age born Cal, father born in New York, mother born to Jessie Louise Gardner of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; of
in Ill.; 2] Frank Foster (nephew) 15 years of age bo[...]lena, Lewis and Clark County, Mt.; to
father born in New York, mother born in Ill. (Camilla was Alexander McCulley and[...]ly married - married November 4, 1915 Missoula,
In 1880 Annie, a widow met Henry Finnis Edgar in Butte, Mt. by Charles D. Crouch, Minister of the Gospel.
Mt., and they were married in Missoula, there they made W itnesses:[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in California except for the last twenty six years here in Nov. 5, 1915 - front page col 3 - Foster[...]ednesday on No. 2, were married Thursday morning in the
Henry. M. E. Parsonage in that city by Rev. C. D. Crouch. Tom
Sanders County Signal[...]n NY a resident of Montana and Plains; a graduate in Elmore of Missoula were invited guests[...]k for several Mr. Foster is well known in Sanders county, having been
years; spent some time in mining. ( surveyor). its effi[...]Frank also well known here, having taught in the public schools of
was deputy County Assessor in the Court House. this city, being a highly educated and attractive young lad[...]of their many friends and the Ledger joins in wishing them a
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk dir[...]ard Jessie Louise McCullay was born in Helena, Lewis &
Hotel.[...]urs.
cutting wood, the axe slipped and caught him in the right Jan. 7, 1916 page 3 - Miss Cor[...]dence just west of Foster, who have lived in Thompson Falls for several years,
Doenges’ hall[...]Information from their marriage license # 3418 in the Frank has just purchased a garage business and building in
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Frank Foster Spokane, and is now engaged in the automobile game. His
of Thompson Falls[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (486)[...]at Stucky’s Merrill
and that he has not served in any wars. Mortuary in Missoula last Sunday at 11:00 o’clock. (List of[...]oster is Victim of Pneumonia - W as Office Holder in County people stayed until the train came in at 3:00 o’clock
Sanders County for Years had Ho[...]. Arthur Hoyt and other of his old friends in the storm, a man strong and sturdy, resolute and
assisted in giving him care and attention. Jim Bright stayed[...]sister of the late Frank Foster visited last week in
was taken to Missoula Monday, in a semi- conscious Thompson Falls at[...]rrine was much
Although Frank was an old timer in the county, still he impressed by the gener[...]ill
prominence and wealth, now believed traveling in Europe. act as the administrator of the e[...]She repeatedly asked him to
Alder Gulch, Virginia City gold discovery. Edgar and visit her in the east. Frank Foster’s father died when he wa[...]of which tens and tens of millions of gold in Buffalo
were uncovered. Edgar at a later time bou[...]lination to return to
Frank Foster at one time in his life was a reputed wealthy the east.
man.[...]Mrs. Perrine’s grandfather, Henry Miller in the early days
For twenty years or so he was a[...]quest.
At the time of going to press we are not in receipt of any The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. T[...]neral services or other Proceedings - In the estate of Frank Foster.
arrangements. More details will be given in next week’s
paper.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (487)[...]e Falls Floral is today, the building burned down in the child are getting along famously, and “P[...]Louis married Flauddie Herriott on Oct. 14, 1914 in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]# 255 Sanders prospect on Prospect creek was in town the latter part of the
County Courthouse, Th[...]and-by
col. 6 - marriage with both parties living in Thompson Falls, rancher of Prospect creek, was transacting business in
Mt. - Lewis Foster and Fladdie Herriott.[...]marriage - The Ship” Bob Foster came in from Prospect Creek on Monday.
Sanders County Led[...]y Boy group
Herriott and Lewis Foster were united in marriage at the of claims owned by F. S. H[...]ning company.
Miss Herriott was born and raised in Thompson Falls and Foster reports that on[...]property they crosscut
for the past year has been in the employ of the Mountain eight feet on a[...]. Foster is the son of well-to-do parents, living in the strike have been sent out for assays.
Bozeman, and is at present and has for the past year been in The Sanders County Ledger Friday April 14, 1[...]on Falls, Mt. - “Battle Ship” Bob Foster came in
have the best wishes of the Ledger family, which[...]his Life. - “Battleship Bob” Foster came in from Prospect
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (488)[...]the other day when a portion of the tunnel caved in, although he did raise turkeys for a time, taking them over the
burying him in the debris and cutting a deep gash in his hill to the Coeur d’Alenes to be sol[...]k on the Lucky Boy mine, on Creek was in town Monday purchasing turkeys for the Coeur
Pros[...]oyed by the forest service d’Alene market.
in planting tree seed at Heron. The forest service h[...]United States in Fourth District Court with Judge Henry L.
The[...]will receive his rancher was a business visitor in the county seat W ednesday.
portion.[...]s Polk directory lists Frank
Bob is not listed in The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk Foster.
d[...]nd difficult surgical operation Monday,
- W e are in receipt of a letter from R. A. Foster, better[...]“Battleship Bob,” dated Volant, Pennsylvania, in Foster. The doctor has made seven successfu[...]- place of birth
as soon as I can get my affairs in shape here. and parents name wer[...]. as their witnesses.
He arrived in the United States May 1854.[...]rn Nov. 1858 Carrollton, Missouri, W illiam H.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]lker, (born Kentucky) and mother Mary Young (born in
Co., Mt. (June 11) he stated that he was 47 years[...]a). She had three children by Levi Baker who died in
single; that he was a miner of ore; that he owned[...]t. - farmer - born Nov. 7, 1852 Scotland, arrived in Pioneer Rancher W eds - W illiam Foster, the p[...]ecoming a citizen March 18, friends here in town, Tuesday, when he and Mrs. Ada Baker
1856 Lancaster, Grant Co., W isc. - not married - Arrived in were quietly married by Judge W . E. Nippert. Mr. and Mrs.
the United States May 1854 - Arrived in Montana Aug. 18, Hugh McGillis were presen[...]- witnesses: Henry Florin, Saloon Keeper residing in W illiam Foster, familiarly known all over[...]on Falls, Mt. & Scott Barnes, livery man residing in ‘Bill’ Foster has been holding down his[...]onsistent work carved out one of the best ranches in
9, 1908 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls, Mon[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (489)[...]lookout this week in the Thompson Falls ranger district:
Mrs. Baker,[...]the “W earies and Beeries” are not traveling in train
and Mrs. Geo. Upham of Carrington, N.D., ov[...], 1929; 2] Archie
yesterday for an extended visit in the east. During her W . March 16, 1931;[...], 1987 Kennedale, Tx.).
Dakota. She expects to be in Minneapolis during the Children an[...]records for the year 1933, they were not in school in 1934.
W illiam died 1920, buried W ildrose ceme[...]ssed away last Friday. A week ago Saturday he was in Joseph & Nina D. (Brown) F[...]1 Missoula, Mont.,
became sick with pneumonia and in spite of the best care, Frank Fournier (born in Canada of French ancestry) and
passed away Friday[...]Mary Jean Johnston (born in Michigan).
Sunday the interment took place from[...]ey Skuli Skuleson delivered the funeral discourse in Town, April 4 page 12 notes that he is sing[...]working for the Dept of Agriculture.
high esteem in which Mr. Foster was held was shown by the[...]1935.
W illiam Foster was born in Scotland in 1852. W hen only Information from their m[...]he family migrated to W isconsin, where Mr. in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Joseph
Foster spent the earlier part of his life. In 1884 he moved to Fournier of Thompson Falls, Mt[...]years of age
Murray, Idaho, where he was engaged in placer mining. born Missoula, Mont. to[...]perseverance, became one of the best hay ranches in the years of age born Calgary, Canada to[...]after a four weeks stay in the hospital and at the home of her
Year[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (490)[...], Montana

Dale Brown left Tuesday for her home in Missoula after hurried home and came to[...]ch about three miles from town.
parents were born in New York. On Monday when he was in town he said he could
1930 federal census, #28-[...]a Thompson visitor on Monday. Mr. Fowler resided in Thursday of last week from Deer Trail, W[...]ancher of Prospect
for that gentleman’s ability in that line of work. creek, cut himself very badly while splitting wood Tuesday[...]as employed two new the doctor’s care in St. Luke hospital.
barbers for his shop. W . S. E[...]- no, he is not to get
Barbara Fox resided here in the late 1890's or very early married. Mrs.[...]Charles died March 19, 1939 with burial in the Plains
Sept. 29, 1905 - W hile attempting to[...]Dec. 1891; 6] Sarah March 1894 Mont. (Grover
him in the face, one hitting the pupil of his rig[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (491)[...]me since.
Fisher and Annie. Her parents were born in Ohio. Mr. Fox disappeared man[...]Falls, Idaho residing there about three years in the Thompson Falls cemetery. During her residence in
before moving to Thompson Falls.[...]cinity, Mrs. Schmitz lived most of the time on
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]W oodlin Flat, but part of the time made her home in
Co., Mt. (June 2) Emma stated that she worked as[...]ue of Plains, officiating, and interment was made in
Schmidt/Schmitz.[...]settlers in this neighborhood and had endeared herself to her[...]s Frank died 1959 and is buried in the Thompson Fraternal
watched by a curious crowd[...]departed on Tuesday to establish a trapping camp in ND to Cale Miles Aldrich and Nellie Bernic[...]wers reports two He is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk
invalids on his sick[...]r birth date - Ellen Jane Nov.
He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk 3, 1[...]After a few days visit, Mr. Fox, a newspaper man in
Rest - Passed Away At Hospital Monday From Effect[...]e daughter. They are
and her early life was spent in that state. At the age of 19 she at present staying at the home of Mrs. Fox’s parents, Mr.
was united in marriage to frank Fox and soon after the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (492)[...]alls Town April 7-8 14B notes that he is a lodger in the
to Frank Fox and Emma Fisher.[...]dson and they had the is a laborer in the woods; he has never served in a war.
following child: 1] Kenneth Oct. 1912 W oo[...]neral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in
has resided in W estern Montana a number of years and has[...]h the Rev. Olah Moore officiating. Burial will be in the
a graduate of the Montana State Normal School and has had new City Cemetery at Thompson Falls.
five years practical[...]Sarah Fox
Mrs. Grace D. Fox is listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Sarah Ellen Fox[...]ssoula, Mt. Dec. 22, 1910 page
spent several days in Missoula this week, attending the state 2 col.[...]e candidate for the nomination for the winter in this vicinity. He went to Alberta Saskatchewan
co[...]intendent of schools, but her friends insisted in the early summer starting out with George Prunge.[...]She is unable to make a intends returning in the spring.
personal campaign so we bespeak for her in this manner The Sanders County Ledger,[...]an absence of a month and a half near Battleford in
Sanders County Ledger Dec. 23, 1925 - Frank Fo[...]to take up a
brother of George Fox was found dead in his cabin near piece of land but discove[...]im
Ponderay. A barrel of moonshine mash was found in the made a mistake and as a consequence[...]rocky and rough, so he
and bruises, and the room in shambles, suggested foul play. abandon[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (493)[...]493

conditions are good in Canada. could[...]he is boarder of George Lord.
not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]waiter for the W ard Hotel - she is not listed in the 1915
April 2, 1915 - page 3 - W m. Fox our ge[...]born Sept 9, 1933 to Rose and Claud
office rooms in the Peek block to be used by Mr. Slagle. Franck at their home in Sylvanite, Mont. He was the fourth[...].T. Sat. April 12, 1881 Spud was drafted in the U.S. Navy in 1955 and was
- Local News - Judge A. I. Foy, of Horse Plains has opened discharged in 1957.
an office here as Justice of the Peace. He brought in from Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]ight be one quarter now serving with the Navy in Japan, is expected to leave
gold.[...]rritory Friday discharge from the service in August.
Aug. 5, 1887- County Correspondence - Tho[...]Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls with
The W eekly Missoulian , Mi[...]to Jack Sharp of Thomson. Mr. their home in Sylvanite. He was the fourth of 13 children.
Foye[...]family. He received a GED diploma while serving in the
Arnold died May 15, 1889 with burial in the Plains U.S. Navy.
Cemetery, Pla[...]He was drafted into the Navy in 1955 and was discharged in
Edward Francem/Fransem 1957. He worked mostly in the woods before going to work
Edward Fransm/Fr[...]t operator, where he stayed until he suffered a
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., stroke in September 1995.
Mt. (June 11) he stated that he was single; that he was He was very active in the community and was there to give
boarding with[...]nd whenever needed. He was a member of the
States in 1878 (21 years ago) that he was naturalized; he w[...]gregation church, Thompson Falls Senior
a laborer in the local saw mill; that he could read, write and[...]W ater District. He enjoyed working in his shop and built[...]He was preceded in death by his father, mother, one
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]are his wife of 46
United States 1895, he was PA (in process of years, Fa[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (494)[...]t and came to rest on his left instep. The wounds in both
of Fort Shaw; Margaret Bernard and husband G[...]The large number of holes in the right boot resulted when
The family suggest[...]hurch, to Thompson Falls Senior Citizens, In addition to his injuries, Franke has acquired one[...]the W ard hotel, is setting the whole town a pace inin five or six different[...]found to be profitable in his store.

M axly Frank[...]y Franke sr.
Ernest ‘Ernie’ Franke was born in 1937 to W alter Earnest W alter Earnest Franke was born Sept. 13, 1907 in
Franke sr. and Mary.[...]had 1] his twin Ella (Starr); 2] Martha
Nebraska in 1941.[...]ates when he was 20
5, 1968 - Horse Shoots Franke In Both Legs - In the west, a years old in Sept. 3, 1928. He came as an indentured
horse usu[...]servant (farm laborer) to Paul Plessner, a farmer in Elgin,

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (495)[...]normously.
W alter became a naturalized citizen in Nebraska.
He and Mrs. Franke were married in 1936 at Grant, Nebr., Edward James &[...]d Sarah J. -
The family moved to Thompson Falls in 1942 after his parents were born in Illinois.
hearing about the country from Mary’s (or brother) Uncle In the 1880 federal census (condensed version) Albio[...]27 years of age born England;
past 15 years. ‘ In 1951 he was working as their ‘green chain chi[...]Ill; 3] Ira 1 year Ill; (sister-in-law Anna Handley 19 years
W alter and Mary had[...]children: 1] Ernest; 2] born Ill, parents born in England.
Adolph Vernon - buried Sept. 27, 1951 City Cemetery, Edward was married to Ger[...]; 2] Gus; 3] Joseph ‘Joe’.
spleen. Burial was in the City Cemetery. The Sanders C[...]ls. He July 7, 1905 - Mr. Garrison, father-in-law of Ed Frazier
was out hunting with his son an[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Nov. 23 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 1 April[...]on.
Franke, 53 - Funeral was conducted W ednesday in Our The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]elknap - Born to Mrs. E. J. Frazier on
Burial was in the Thompson Falls cemetery under the[...]April 12, 1907 - E. J. Frasier’s young baby is in a very
W alter Lee and two daughters, Martha 12,[...]d,
brothers, Oscar and Merman, all of whom reside in East yet its throat and mouth were terribly burned. Fears are
Germany. Another son, Vernon died in a mill accident in entertained that the child may not recove[...]e J. B. Pruden yesterday and sentenced to 20 days in the 1909, I will not be responsible for or agree to pay any debts
county jail. The man was found asleep in an intoxicated contracted by my wife, Ger[...]1910.
months, 24 days with burial March 26, 1990 in the The Sanders County Le[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (496)[...]ied June 1931 Colorado Springs, Col., with burial in
the only daughter, Mary Alma Frazier, was given t[...]hompson’s patient at a Sanitarium in Colorado Springs. His body was
photographer, made[...]he Mortuary Association took
to secure more views in that town. charge.[...]was a native of Illinois (remaining portion was cut off
Little 5-year-old W ilburn Frazier came up fr[...]siting here from Missoula. city dads for a meeting place.
The 1915 Thompson Fal[...]several days past. many aspects of life in and around Thompson Falls, circa
The Sanders Co[...]which until Bud Ainsworth passed away in 2000, his family wished to
recently was conducted[...]member, was instrumental in acquiring this collection.
Mr. Near is planning[...]Mt. Friday
to be located at least for the winter in the Inland Empire. July 26, 1907 - W alter[...]here on W ednesday. Mr. Frazier was employed here in
43 years of age; born Dec. 19, 1874; merchant sel[...]e: Sarah J. Frazier of Thompson position in the depot under agent John Hays. He noted big
Fal[...]azier and Gertrude
way from the coast to his home in Illinois and visited for a Garrison.
couple[...]h his nephew, Ed Frazier. They spent In 1927 the high school graduation of W ilbur, son o[...]tter’s ranch near Belknap. In 1930 Thompson Falls had a severe dry spell with t[...]1931
home; that he is divorced; he is a merchant in Confectionary. Missoula, Mont and they had th[...]n Jan. 22, 1932.
later was established, some time in the 1930's. Information from their marriage license 8547 in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (497)[...]Sarah and sons Edward and Ira first settled in Belknap,
Gertrude Garrison - he had not been prev[...]young son and brother, who will doubtless settle in this
Dave H. Condea.[...]ompson Falls, Mt. No. 42 for her old home in McClamsborough, Ill., where she
March 15, 1933 -[...]n, Tuesday, March 14, Sarah is not listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk
W ilbur Frazier and[...]directory.
fine day, to go fishing. They left in the afternoon. About 1
o’clock they were fishing in a boat near the mouth of[...]was about to cast and man - he is not listed in The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
as he turned around[...]3 - M. L. Fredericks of Marshall,
and he slumped in the water and went under without W[...]and dived. He dived again, and was just about all in and The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]The icy water was too much for W ilbur and in charge of the N.P. section west of Thompson Falls[...]ided he can secure a position.
had the keys to it in his pocket. W ilbur reached town, The[...]riday after a six weeks’ visit with his parents in St. Paul.
Frazier, who several weeks past went to visit her sister in He resumed his former position as section foreman at this
Portland, Oregon, is ill there in a hospital with infantile place for the Nort[...]ffering
were: 1] Andrew; 2] Robert (both settling in Belknap.) him a much better position at Moscow, Idaho. He will be
In the 1880 federal census (condensed version) Albio[...]e born England; Mr. Fredrick will be placed in charge of a crew of 65 men
children: 1] Edward 5[...]ive $165 a month.
Ill; 3] Ira 1 year Ill; (sister-in-law Anna Handley 19 years The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
born Ill, parents born in England. (Does this mean that Jun[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (498)[...]years of age born
Idaho. On his return he will be in the employ of the Englewood, Colorado[...]Methodist
Pacific. He has many good things to say in praise of Church. W itnesses were Gra[...]ture of their marriage
41 today. Mr. Fredricks is in the employ of the N. P. and the 50 yea[...]olk directory listed - he is not week.
listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]friend, Ingar Johnson, in Plains by the B. V. Edworthy.[...]Mike a retired logger, served with the U.S. Navy in 1944-
Thompson Falls school records 1938 (new a[...]former
her nephews resided with her on the ranch in 1942, the time Cheryl Green of Thompson Fall[...]wife, the former Nanette Parker, who live in Thompson
Jim Freed[...]ndchild.
1951 W ed - Local boys visit Resort Spot in Mexico - Three A family get-together to c[...]e’s only brother, who also resides along Little
in the San Diego area, met in San Diego and took a week Beaver Creek road with his wife Celia.
end liberty in Tijuana, Mexico.[...]6, 1927 lists her - she is not listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk
Englewood, Colo to E[...]nice.
Mike enlisted into the Navy Feb. 23, 1945 in Missoula,
Mont. He was stationed at San Diego, Ca[...]ompson). transacted business in town yesterday. Mr. Freeland is a
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders taxidermist by trade and expe[...]alls, Mt. # 1803 - Marvin here sometime in the near future should the business warrant
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (499)[...]ext Sunday evening Mr. T. Freeland will In the June 19, 1877 edition of the Ogden (Utah) Fre[...]he Frontier
some years ago was pastor of a church in Eastern Montana Index. It states: Twenty-[...]ely necessary. He is a very acceptable talker in the then savage plains of Nebraska. This fell int[...]nd we began the publication of the Frontier Index in
of hearing him. There will be no morning preachin[...]Thompson Falls Polk lists her - he is not listed in the 1913 Plate (Nebraska) to Julesburg (Color[...]ad a filing on a homestead near the Blue in a sheet one side of which was printed in the forenoon, 100
Slide, has disposed of his impr[...]les from where the other side had been struck off in the
Cabinet Forest Reserve and left on Monday wit[...]tion, was W yoming, Ogden and Bear River City, Utah, Butte and
seriously hurt while working aro[...]oubtless be more or less crippled for edition in North Platte, and an evening edition the same day[...]in Julesburg. W hen he wanted to print a new edition[...]train and then unload and set up shop in the next town he
The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]Vagabond become more and more bigoted in his editorials. By the
Newspaper by R. J. Brown, Editor-in-Chief - The Frontier November 13, 1868 edition printed in Bear River City,
Index - There have been several instances of a n[...]ded there was an effort to and screams forth in thunder and lightning tones the
extend railroad t[...]at Bear River City, W yoming Territory bore a scathing
W hen the U[...]llowed the trail by the union Pacific resulted in the destruction of his
across Nebraska, in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (500)[...]40 rioters and 1 civilian, Steve published in 1979 - page 92 - “ By the spring of 1884
Stokes[...]Under the
publishing career by publishing papers in Montana and nameplate, Freeman, at ag[...]hibited on the Union Pacific
Frontier Phoenix.” In Freeman’s own words, “the Institution R[...]mines. And the universal opinion is in favor of Thompson
mobocracy, uphold the good and faithful.” In some cases, Falls, Mt.
however, he reviv[...]icle bears the the spot as the one we saw in the vision - we at once located
following news it[...]ntic and his Montana publishing ventures in the same tone of
Union Freeman into one huge ten[...]stopped his ‘press on wheels’ at earlier in Butte, where he had written his wife’s obituary.
Thompson’s Falls, a ‘magic cityin the pine woods on the Page 96 - By the[...]Frontier Index was the only newspaper left in “All this
On the inter-net - Introduction to[...]g - Legh Freeman, publisher of the Frontier Index in however, he said he was still willing to wa[...]g “at the big flats” or “large in the world, reaches all the way to W ood river, ea[...]. “Freeman did not have the temperament to stay in
From the inter-net - Transcontinental railroad[...]and his
former confederate telegrapher, (captured in 1864) Legh R. kind the excitement of boomt[...]om lasted, the Lightning Scout of the
and go west in the Union Army, who with his brother Fred[...]raska newspaper, the Legh was residing in Yakima, W ashington in 1888 as he
Kearney Herald in 1865 to Frontier Index. By 1868 the and his three sons are listed in the Yakima Polk Directory of
brothers had worked[...]r carried a printing press on Legh died in Yakima in 1915.
which Legh and Fred published the ‘Fronti[...]. E. Freeman, bookkeeper for Griggs & Foster, was in
paper the reputation of being that “filthy Rebe[...]issoula, Mt., Territory Friday -
Randolph ca 1870 In.; 2] Hoomis ca 1873 Ill.; 3] Legh M. Apr[...]his former home in St. Paul last week.
Legh’s wife died in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Mt.
The following[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (501)[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Kenneth was in the Navy and served in Hawaii. He was Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - L[...]ger Dec 1, 1943 - Kenny Freese to a Regis cut-off, was here on business yesterday.
mosquito control school As written in a letter by W ylie to The Sanders County In[...]residence of Dr. Olive Meany.
Maybell was listed in 1938-39 as president of W oman’s Mrs. J[...]assisting in her care.[...]Mrs. Victor French and children of Donlan arrived in
Return From Kalispell - Supervisor H. H. Abbot of[...]ter.
recently transferred to Idaho, were visitors in our office Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]hey 1925 - Bootleggers on Trial - W hile in Plains on Saturday
attended a meeting of the Nort[...]Forest for many years here, who was commissioned in July bound them over to the District Court on a $700 bond.
as a Lieutenant in the Navy in the capacity of a civil Sanders County[...]rly date to 1925 - Undersheriff French Brings in Another Still - Under
W illiamsburg, Va., to assu[...]brot in J. C. Colvin of Noxon and a 30 gallon still.[...]Victor French. before returning and in so doing might “spot” something.
The Sander[...]l
Victor married Anna J. Stobie August 20, 1914 in Plains, containing several gallons of “moo[...]furnished, and his case will come up later in the District
241 Sanders County Courthouse, Thomp[...]Anderson - Victor French died Sept. 1961 in Sumner, W ashington
she had not been previously m[...]5, 1961 page 4 col 3 - Former Resident Dies in Summer -
Minister. W itnesses: Mary E. Cummins an[...]8 1893 Britton, Marshall former’s brother-in-law, Victor French.
Co., SD to Jos Stobie and Lucinda E. Anderson. French died in Sumner a week ago Sunday at the age of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (502)[...]ttlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

76. He lived in Plains and Thompson Falls for many years[...]57).
and served as undersheriff of Sanders County in Thompson Sophia Marts was born Sept. 27, 1911 in LaMoure, N. D.,
Falls under Sheriff Joe Hartman.[...]attended to Pearl Mart and Elsie.
school in Thompson Falls. The family moved to Sumner The family moved to Miles city, Mt., in 1914 and to
about 1949. Jordan, Mt., in 1916, where Phi grew up. She began her
Funeral[...]eld there W ednesday and interment education in a log cabin country school at Miles City.
was in the Sumner cemetery. Claude and Sophia ranched for 18 (?) years in Jordan and
Survivors include his wife, Anna, of Sumner; two in 1935 moved to Thompson Falls, where they lived fr[...]to
“Frenchie,” was sentenced to serve 20 days in the county jail Sandpoint, Coeur d’ Alene et[...]ale other Jordan people will be interested in locating in this
and Retail Liquor and Cigar Store. J. H. Cut[...]Sat. April 12, The children are listed in the Thompson Falls school
1881 - Local News - W .[...]o major adventures toward which he
col. 2 - death in Thompson Falls, Mt. of R. E. Fristoe. ha[...]y when Claude and his wife, Phi and Mr.
were born in Calif.[...]wn, April 7-8, page 14B notes that he is a lodger in family. The Cornetts will return later this m[...]ively to remain until spring.
and single; Teacher in the Public school district; and that he Born[...]., July 12, 1903, Claude met his
has never served in any wars. futu[...]Friel After their marriage in 1930, the Friels ranched until 1935
Claud Friel[...]e old Frint place, now owned
He attended school in Huffman and later moved with his by W all[...]d near Mrs. Friel recalled that back in those days they only got to
Jordan and where he c[...]ation. town on rare occasions in the winter. “The road was not kept
Sept 27, 1930, he married Sophia Marts in Jordan. They open and when we came to tow[...]y 13, 1935 Jordan, Mt.; 5] (baby Debra In the fall of 1940, Claude began working for[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (503)[...]a laborer and items. She made over 30 quilts in the last 15 years.
guard and during his 27 ½ years has advanced to the She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband
positions of groundman, maintenance helper and assistant Claude in 1983, three brothers, two grandchildren and son
o[...]Kent.
In addition to Kent, the Friels have another son, Jo[...]daughter Patricia Jolley of Anchorage; daughter-in-law K.
Claude is a member of the IOOF Lodge, Th[...]Grange, Order of Eastern Star and Masonic Lodges. In 1966 Jordan, Vera Huzemann of Helena, Lucil[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Nov. 5,
planned to keep him busy in Alaska. 1952 W ed - Kent Friel Marries Montana Girl in Alaska-
Claud died Oct. 20, 1983 - Missoula, Mt.[...]McKinley Irwin of Eureka, Montana, were united in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Oct. marriage, Saturday, afternoon, November 1 in Anchorage,
1983 - obituary - Funeral services wer[...]High School, Kent is
Friel, 80, who died Thursday in a Missoula nursing home Airman Second Cla[...]son Falls, Mt. Dec. 24,
officiated and burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery in 1952 W ed (from Myles Patrick Friel’s[...]conducted by Kent Friel with the Air Force in Anchorage, Alaska.
the Thompson Falls Lodge No. 7[...]Kent Myles died 1990 with burial in the Fraternal
Claude was a member of Thompson F[...]riel
Sophia died March 13, 1998, her burial was in the Myles was born 1874.
Fraternal[...]p.m., Saturday, Myles died 1952 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
April 11 at Community Con[...]rings, Mt. with burial
March 13, 1998 at her home in Anchorage, Alaska. in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. secti[...]services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Community
Thompson Falls Grange. She was a 55[...]Silcox Chapter of Order of early Thursday in the Hot Springs Manor at Hot Springs.
the Eastern[...]he Rev. Lobell Bennett presided and interment was in the
Sophia was Past President of the Ladies Fel[...]akers group She was born Oct. 21, 1876 in Oshkosh, W is., and lived
for 50 years, and she served as Sunday School for many years in Jordan. In 1935 she and her husband,
Superintendent f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (504)[...]6, there meeting Dewitt.
Mr. Friel preceded her in death several years ago. Dewitt a[...]Lodge, Montana, in the year 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Frint are[...]thout question plans on the part of
at Radcliffe, Iowa last Saturday morning by a telegram t[...]his mother. celebration in honor of the couple. Mr. Frint originally came[...]down through the Clarks Fork Valley and then onto
Prairie to attend to business matters and from there will[...]ided to buy the D. C. Frint property on
to locate in the east. His place at the plant has been taken b[...]acres of
Interest - Byron Friend, who has served in the capacity of irrigable cleared land.
o[...]the month for a visit with his parents at Dillon in home here.
anticipation of being included in the August draft from Ida died Jan. 26, 1939 in Thompson Falls, Mont., with
Lewis and Clark count[...]burial Jan. 29, 1939 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson
The Sanders Co[...]She was born in Clama, Sweden December 21, 1860,
Dewitt[...]Deer Lodge, Montana fifty-five
Dewitt was born in Sept. 21, 1860 Middleton, N.Y. yea[...]ar later she was married to DeW itt C. Frint at
In the 1880 federal census (condensed version) W allkill, Deer Lodge. They made their home in the Deer Lodge
Orange County, NY page 217C. - W i[...]lls.
38 years of age, born New York, parents born in New York; Mrs. Frint was a charter mem[...]favorite with the local Stars and in May 1935 they
On May 25, 1885 Dewitt and Ida were married in Deer celebrated the Frints’[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (505)[...]ary, with a prayer for the departed. school in Thompson Falls. He took a prominent part in
Mr. Arthur Abbott and Mrs. Roy Hanson sang “In the athletics both inin the Masonic cemetery.
Dewitt died 1953 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery James M ortime[...]was a family of only two sons,
him, died March 4 in the Altman Nursing Home. Mort[...]1860 at Middleton, N.Y. He teacher in Chicago, Ill., and moved to Great Falls, Mt. From
married Ida Peterson in 1885 at Deer Lodge and they lived there h[...]ly moved to Great Falls, Mt., where on
Frint died in 1938 and he resided with his daughter who[...]7, 1910 Butte, Silver Bow John (who resided in Thompson.); 2] Rudolph; 3] Anton; 4]
Co., Mont. t[...]Glenn graduated from Thompson Falls high school in Gallus is remembered by his grand[...]Information from their marriage license # 9643 in the Great Falls in 1890, and later they homesteaded at Eden,
Missoul[...]fter joining this company he was sent to Thompson in
Yale, Mont. To Cal C. Jewell and Julia Edwards -[...]Kansas City where he has just buried his sister.
Eleanor Je[...], obtained a Mt. Jan 29, 1915 front page - In honor of her birthday, a
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (506)[...]a was carrying
little surprise upon Mrs. Frisbie, in the nature of a Mort’s lunch to him.[...]f the day. them. In placing Mort’s lunch pail on the line, Anna did[...]let go soon enough and her thumb was caught in the pulley,
luncheon of sandwiches, cake, coffee[...]foreman for the Power Co., and he has not served in any
Frisbie and little Glen accompanied her.[...]ard for a
Mort was elected to a six month term in July 1, 1918 as number of years with some of[...]hief Operator at the was only a 3 hole course in O. J. Murray’s cow pasture. In
Thompson Falls Power Co.; nearest relative: Mrs.[...]all; slender build; blue colored pasture grass cut for fairways and old sand greens with
eyes; brown[...]. A little later,
W hen he moved into the plant in Thompson he worked as they added 3 more ho[...]Mining and school.
was given a position in Chili, South America, Mort was James died Nov 2, 1943 in Missoula, Mont., with burial
promoted to manager of the power plant. Nov. 5, 1943 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery,
During this time the family lived in the house that Dick Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec 25 lots # 04.
W ells lives in, there they stayed until the Montana Power After James’s death Anna moved into a house in
built a home for the Frisbie family in 1923 on the rock isle Thompson before moving o[...]family lived there until 12 years. She lived in Missoula, Mt. for 21 years.
James’s death in November of 1943.[...]dependent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. 1970, in Missoula, Mt. Interment was Feb. 4, 1970
Thurs. J[...]February 05, 1970 - Anna W . Frisbie Dies in Missoula -
foreman here.[...]Funeral services were held W ednesday afternoon in the
The promotion was acclaimed with much joy[...]apel for Mrs. Anna W . Frisbie, 85,
plant and the city as well as Mr. Frisbie is well liked among former Thompson Falls resident, who died in a Missoula
the employees and the people whom the company serve. hospital Saturday. Interment was in the Fraternal Cemetery
Mr. Frisbie has climbed[...]e.
came to Thompson Falls when the power game was in it s Mrs. Frisbie was born in LaCrosse, W is. In 1885 and
infancy and operated a small plant that was then in moved with her family to Great Falls in 1890. The family
operation.[...]ere is no doubt but what Mr. Frisbie will succeed in his Surviving are two daughters, Ruth[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (507)[...]ve years; #2 John card noted that he was in the service from March 1, 1918 to
Morbella.[...]Dec. 5, 1918 in the medical field; that he had a daughter
(See[...]Guy Samuel Frogner married Rita Anita Reyerson in 1915
Ruth Frisbie[...]Rita died Mar 13, 1954 and was buried in the Thompson
and Johann Theresa W uerl.[...]stoe at 2 p.m. Friday in the Community Congregational church
The W eekly[...]ey, a railroad officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic cemetery here.
grader, was brought up[...]pson, as an She died Saturday night in a Missoula hospital.
accessory to a murder (or at[...]estern
slapping the saloon keeper, R. E. Fristoe, in the face. university, Chicago, for two[...]came up and shot the Berthold, N.D., and in 1915 married Dr. G. S. Frogner.
saloon-keeper twi[...]th men got away for the time being; but in 1937.
Gaffney was arrested, examined by Justice M[...]ail to await action of grand jury. was born in a covered wagon somewhere between
Gaffney has sin[...]opinion that the killing of W isconsin and Iowa. He later migrated to North Dakota in
Fristoe was a good job, and should have been done[...]ash.,
McDairmid for $25 tract of land at Thompson Prairie. (160 who arrived on Tuesday.
acres).[...]Guy died Aug 8, 1960 Missoula, Mt, burial was in the[...]ng at G. S. Frogner, 74, a practicing physician in Thompson Falls
Hillard visited with his friend Mi[...]the for 22 years, died Monday evening in a Missoula hospital.
holidays. Mr. Frizzell is al[...]and practiced medicine as a
Thompson Falls, Mt. - In the Spokesman, we noticed that general practitioner in Thompson Falls since 1938. He came
there was a pu[...]Mrs. Frogner preceded him in death several years ago.[...]Frogner church, the Masonic Lodge in Thompson Falls, Scottish Rite
Guy Samuel[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (508)[...]neral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Jan. 20, 1943 - On orders of Dr. Fred Ful[...]under the direction of the epidemic of mumps in other areas of the county. Because of
Shrider Fun[...]mpson
The family has requested that tributes be in the form of Falls and Plains scheduled for[...]Fred died May 17, 1953 with burial in the Plains
Gerald & Clara Frost[...], Information from their marriage license in the Sanders
age 77, of Big Timber passed away on[...]0 years of age born
Betty was born June 4, 1926 in Augusta, Montana. She Andrews, South Da[...]ried - married to Stella
Montana State University in Bozeman. Morkert of T[...]s of age born
She was a laboratory technologist in the Sweet Grass Belknap, Mt., to Joseph Garrison and Clara Moen - she had
County Hospital in Big Timber. bee[...]ny Norton and Pearl Norton.
She was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Stella[...]ived by her brothers, Dr. W illiam Fry and his in August of 1934 and brought four children to this[...]Kalispell, her sister Carolyn Severson of Boulder City, 1936; 3] Theodore Ralph Oct. 23, 1935 ([...]Freeman enlisted into the Army and was placed in the
preceded her in death. Artillery. He earned the rank of Private, but served only in
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 24 at the the United States.
Lowry Funeral Home in Big Timber at 10:30 a.m. Freeman died Aug. 26, 1981 with burial Aug. 29, 1981 in
Memorials are suggested for the Big Timber Hears and the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont. (Sec 12 lot #8
Ha[...]Grave side funeral serves
W as noted as residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. were conducted Saturday at the City Cemetery for Charles[...]Freeman Fulks, 77, who died W ednesday his home in
C. R. Fuddield[...]. July Shrider Funeral Home of Plains was in charge of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (509)[...]old gold 1971
Mr. Fulks was born Feb. 20, 1904 in South Dakota, a son Chevy), being read to an[...]her family which has spread far
of 11, and lived in Sanders County, working as a logger and w[...]he picked us up when we fell.
Mr. Fulks served in the Army during W orld W ar II. In - She pushed and prodded us. - She sometime[...]ls. Coffelt - Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]M abel Fulks
May 2, 1999 at St. Patricks Hospital in Missoula. Mabel Grace Fulks was b[...]Information from their marriage license # 726 in the
She was preceded in death by a brother, two sisters, a Sanders[...]mpson Falls, Mt. - W illiam
great- grandchild and in 1981, by Freeman, her beloved James McDo[...]t. 2, 1899 Blaine, Nebraska
visiting her children in far places - Spain, Hawaii, to Chas. F[...]gg - he had not been previously
her older brother in a Model T. Ford. A consummate marrie[...]subtleties following: Bert S. Fuller residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
of the relaxed life and a gr[...]Jan. 5, 1882; lineman and helper,
cobwebs missed in cleaning could be decorated for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (510)[...]A picture taken Jan/June July 14, 1903 has Neil in it.
Frances C. Fuller was born May 21, 1849 Ohio to Peter Le Neil received a Forestry degree from Iowa State
Guye? (NY) and Sarah Mathis (Dutch?) University at Ames, Iowa. After graduation he worked for
Frances was listed in the 1913 W hitepine Polk directory. the United States Forestry Service in Utah, later moving to
Frances was listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk Montana.[...]After serving three years in the Navy in W orld W ar II,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]o live with her son, J. E. Tracy, who has In later years Neil began compiling material on vari[...]f Mrs. E. Preston, formerly occupied people in Thompson Falls, and also many stories etc on the[...]erial was contributed to the
Frances not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk Montana State Archive in Helena, Mt.
directory.[...]National Forest service is now employed in the local forest
The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]onth’s visit with her son, returned to her home incity and its picturest surroundings.
of age. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, in 1849, where she spent The Sanders County[...]greater portion of her life. She came to Montana in 1906 April 16, 1915 - page 3 - S. V. Fulloway[...]utte. Funeral services were held from the M. In the interviews with Mr. Dorris concerning Nigger[...]rge, Neil made note of a man named Fulton who was in
the old home at Ashtabula, Ohio, to which place t[...]Frank Fultz
fearfully hot in the east, and is glad to get back to a cooler[...]Mrs. Frank Fultz
following: Fred Fuller residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 25 and two daughters,[...]18, 1883; lineman for the Thompson week end in Thompson Falls with Mr. Fultz, who is in
Falls Power Co., stationed at Crow Creek; nearest[...]Frank Fultz left Tuesday on No. 3 for his home in Spokane.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (511)[...]Autumn Funerals is in charge of arrangements.
Glenn O.[...]and Angeline W eeks.
years, burial Aug. 23, 1985 in the W hitepine Cemetery, He did not stat[...]inal Cemetery, blk # 4 lot # A-43. born in Illinois (1930 census)
Informant: Glenn O. Funk. Residing in Thompson Falls. Elmer and Clarissa w[...]lorado - June 27,
97 years, burial March 19, 1998 in the W hitepine Cemetery, 1985 LaPine, Deschu[...]Karl Feb. 20,
Informant: Rob’t Baxter. Residing in Thompson Falls. 1924 Mont. - Feb. 2,[...]s Polk directory listed as a hoist was born in Missouri and her mother in Nebraska
runner for Thompson Falls Power Co.[...]iage and
Hannaman and Mr. Thomas Funk were united in marriage Clarissa was 19 years old; E[...]e bride’s parents, Mr. he has not served in any wars.
and Mrs. Fred Hannaman, at Camas.[...]y April 28,
has for two years past been a teacher in a reservation school. 1945 - PFC Clarence Fuqua Killed in Germany - PFC
She has hosts of friends in the Camas section and will Clarence Fuqua was killed in action in Germany on April 8,
undoubtedly win a place in the hearts of local people. Mr. his parents[...].
The happy couple are at home to their friends in the Elmer died April 8, 1965.
Preston cottage in the west end of town.
T. R. Funk is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk Albe[...]Donald K. Fuqua Iowa Co., Iowa to F. M. Furman and Josephine Hartzog.
Donald K[...]e, Bend. English, Iowa Co., Iowa to F. M. Furman and Josephine
Mr. Fuqua was bor[...]of age born Kansas City, Kas to L. B. Coppedge and Julia
He married Mahala Fuqua on Dec. 2, 1977 in Reno, Nev. French. They were married Nov. 29, 1909 Thompson Falls,
Mr. Fuqua served in the Army during W orld W ar II. Mont.,[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday
33 years until his retirement in 1986. Dec. 3, 1909 - The marriage of Bert Furman and Hattie
He enjoyed living in the high desert, fishing, hunting, Coppedg[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
He was preceded in death by his first wife, a son and three April[...]d custody of
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to minor child, also a deed to a residence in Plains in lieu of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (512)[...]m Missoula on a
following: Albert Furman residing in Plains, Mt.; 45 years of business trip. The au[...]rn owner, employed by for a distance in a shallow ditch and clipped off a tree about
himself in Plains; nearest relative: Sarah; tall in height; six inches in diameter before crashing into the boulder.
slende[...]pain. His parents were both earlier.
born in Spain.[...]. A. W ilkes said it appeared Gable leaned over
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]that he was single; he came to the United States in his head struck the windshield on the right s[...]he was naturalized; he was a cook at hole in it. The blow could have knocked him unconscious.[...]married in Richland, W ash. Nov. 8, 1951.
W illiam[...]. Phyllis Adams, Idaho
He died 1982 with burial in the Fraternal Cemetery, Falls, and Mrs[...]Loretta Gable preceded him in death.
Louise died 1998 and was buried in the Fraternal The family has requested that memorials be in the form of
Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. next to[...]husband, donations to the Shrine Hospital in Spokane or the Shodair
Gerald Eldridge.(Sec. 5 lo[...]Crippled Children’s hospital in Helena.
Burial was in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Lee & Hel[...]Gable
Helen came to Trout Creek with her parents in 1936 from Raymond Gable was born June 2[...]Raymond married Lauretta Belle Lamotte in 1923 Sidney,
Frank Gabel[...]Frank Gabel was listed as a IOOF Charter Members in 19, 1928 Sidney, Mt.; 2] Helen (John Mandick); 3] Rachel
April 5, 1889, residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. (George Hul[...]Lauretta Belle Lamotte was born Nov. 15, 1906 in Bald
Frank Leslie Grable joined the American Legion in Eagle, Minn.
Thompson Falls in 1945. His card noted his name and date[...]Burial was Sept. 13, 1960 City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,
Donald &[...]t. died Saturday in a Sandpoint hospital. She had been a
Dorothy Je[...]She was born Lauretta Bell LaMotte, Nov. 15, 1906 in
Thompson Falls, Mt. Burial was in the City Cemetery, Bald Eagle, Minn., and move[...]Mont., in 1910 where the family homesteaded. Later they
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (513)[...]e Dennis Gaffney
in 1923. She moved to Thomson Falls with her family in The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt[...]1882 - Local Mention - Dennis Gaffney, a railroad
in addition to caring for three elderly persons.[...]slapping the saloon keeper, R. E. Fristoe, in the face.
Surviving are the widower; one son, D[...]e will
and Sheila at the home - ten grandchildren in addition to two probably die. Both men got aw[...]ssed the opinion that the killing of
Burial was in the new city cemetery here under the Fristoe was[...]Gwyne Gage
becoming ill while attending a sale in Sandpoint that day. Gwyne Gage was born.[...]72 years. Burial Gwyne Gage, (male), was in the 1927 high school
was July 31, 1976 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, graduation.
M[...]ing work for the forest service left W ednesday
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., for coast points, California in particular.
Mt. (June 4) he states that he is 24[...]dger, Thompson
he immigrated to the United States in 1892 (7 years ago) Falls, Mt. W ed. June[...]citizen; a miner of ore, that he rents Gage was in Thompson W ednesday. He will be working out
his h[...]rom the forest office here all summer. He started in with the[...]0, 1914 Madoc, Mont., lookout this week in the Thompson Falls ranger district:
to Cale Miles[...]aho; 2] forestry department at the U. In Missoula.
Vivian Irene Sept 4, 1906 Calvin, ND, ([...]s on the W . F. Jones
Alice’s parents arrived in Thompson Falls about 1930 and ranch. The w[...]n electric plant.
work as a timber faller (sawer) in the woods. As soon as the f[...]Alice was married to Kenneth Cooper Oct. 13, 1934 in laying pipes for the water works will[...], 1905 - C. N. Brady of Austin, succeeded J. C.
In March 31, 1937 her husband, Kacey died in Thompson Gain as agent at this station[...]and Mrs. Brady will
Falls with burial April, 1937 in the W ildrose Cemetery. occupy the rooms over the depot. Mr. Gain will remain in
Dean and Alice had a daughter Tracey.[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
burial was March 23th. City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. July[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (514)[...]Gain on Monday purchased H. Lehi City Cemetery, Lehi, Utah); 4] Earl Fredrick Sept. 22,
Garred’s interest in the Exchange saloon and will continue 191[...]11, 1943).
associated with H. Garred in the Exchange saloon, left on Anna Barb[...]ve rented the house belonging to Mrs. E. Preston, in the
After a Visit to His Home in the East, Contracted Typhoid west end of[...]Gainsforth, a 10 pound boy.
his old home. He was in partnership with H. Garred in the The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk direc[...]ch he was carpenter - he is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
station agent for th[...]the encampment and had a large number of friends in this were divorced and Anna married the[...]cock on May 25, 1923 Hot Springs, SD.
short visit in Michigan, where his relatives live, Mr. Gain[...]fterward being transferred to April 17th in Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.
Armington, where he was tak[...]llows lodge at Thompson Falls. He leaves a sister in fireman - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Grand Rapids, Mich., and one in Philadelphia, both of directory.
who[...]Perry ‘Bud’ Gallager was raised inin
Canada to Hugh Harvey F. Gainsforth. Sandpoint, Idaho in 1930.
Nat married Anna Barbara Tegland Nov. 5,[...]Bud and Jerry moved to Thompson Falls in the 40's to
Prairie Co., Mt. and they had the following children: 1][...]16, 1912 Terry, Mt. - Jul. people living in the old CCC camp just past the ‘Thompson[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (515)[...]compositor in the Signal.
Bud moved to Oregon to live.[...]Missoula where he is enrolled in one of the business
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday colleges of that city.
Oct. 13, 1882 - Local Mention - Dennis Gaffney,[...]rator.
slapping the saloon keeper, R. E. Fristoe, in the face. The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]J. R. is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk
The W eekly Missou[...], Mt., Territory Friday directory as living in Thompson Falls.
Sept. 2, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls - John is in the Plains 1913 Polk directory.
W ork on the Bell[...]lls, Mt. Friday
supervision of Capt. Gamble, who, in company with Mrs. Feb. 21, 1913 - front[...]y reported Everett Marley. Rolland has been in Spokane for several
to be galena. Capt. Gamble in[...]o and they had the following children: 1]
to work in two shifts.[...]to her home following a visit with relatives in Helena.
Falls high school.[...]John R., died Jan. 20, 1964 with burial in the Plains[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (516)[...]Garber, 73, Passes Monday M. E. Parsonage in that city by Rev. C. D. Crouch. Tom
- Funeral services will[...]urt of Missoula county, and W . C.
Shrider chapel in Plains for John R. Garber, 73, retired El[...]route from Mr. Foster is well known in Sanders county, having been
his home to a Missoul[...]ree years and a
will officiate and burial will be in the Plains cemetery. He resident of Plains fo[...]ion’s also well known here, having taught in the public schools of
magazine. He was born April 10,1890 in Plains and attended this city, being a highly educated and attractive young lad[...]of their many friends and the Ledger joins in wishing them a
train dispatcher at Paradise and s[...]ure.
as dispatcher for the Great Northern or N.P. in W hitefish, See Frank Foster.
Spokane and[...]Harold & M ary E. Garland
Seymour in Sandpoint. Three weeks ago they celebrated Thompson Falls, Mt. school records lists them in 1933, but
their golden wedding anniversary. not there in 1934.
He was a past worthy patron of Ideal Chap[...]ean T., Nov. 5, 1929.
Eastern Star and was active in fraternal and civic affairs.
Survivors besides[...]Dallas Co., Iowa to John P. Chance and Elizabeth Kendall.
Joseph[...]na Kosir); 3] Leroy,
powderman - He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Jan. 21, 1881; 4[...]as Co., IA - died Oct. 12, 1898 Adel, Dallas Co., Iowa,
Jessie Louise McCullay was born in Helena, Lewis & son of Charles Peters[...]1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists, but not in
accidentally took a large amount of aconite Tuesd[...]ky).
aconite. Dr. Miller was summoned at once and in a short Fred Mathews and Chance Gerrad[...]a stalled passenger train
able to be around again in a few days. while it was parked in Thompson Falls. After robbing the
She then marr[...]e not any more able to leave the county than
1915 in Missoula, Mt. the train was and finally turned themselves in to the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]ednesday on No. 2, were married Thursday morning in the In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (517)[...]15th of May when it turned warm and there was
In 1900 he is in the Old Justice Dockets, Sanders County not a cloud in the sky for the month.
Courthouse, Thompson Falls[...]nd on
Chancey died July 4, 1900 and was buried in the W ildrose May 30. This was a heavily[...]clerk on both the above
death as 1901 but this is in error). trains. W[...]There were some prominent people on this train in its
an index that notes where you can find the items in the three weeks journey from Spokane[...]- The Thompson Falls, and was killed in a saloon brawl there
Killing Occurred Directly Af[...]Archives, Helena, Mt.) Chance
murder was reported in the Standard to-day. Coroner Hayes was stabbed in the upper left arm in the alley, he made it into
conducted an inquest t[...]but
brought as substantially the facts as stated in the Standard’s collapsed and fell on the[...]able. Ed, himself,
special dispatch from Thompson in to-day’s paper. picked him u[...]pool table. He was still
Norton, the saloonman in whose place Garred died breathin[...]ous. He looked into the back who lived in the house right across from the Masonic
yard and[...]d the Dr.,
and seeing the men above named engaged in a wordy decided then that ther[...]and the low, it should have been closer to his throat.”
jury’s verdict was that Garred came to his death from
excessive bleeding, caused by a wound in his arm, inflicted Chester W ilie &[...]Chester W ilie Garred was born Nov. 14, 1892 in
verdict instructs the coroner to hold George Skel[...]Chester married Josephine Severson April 30, 1912 in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]iley.
Defenback Tells of High W ater Experiences in 1894 - It was Information from[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (518)[...]following: Chester W ilie Garred residing in Thompson
17 years of age born Fort Doge, W ebster Co., Iowa to Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age; born N[...]- News of Local
Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - Interest - Chester G[...]ter was married at
and Chester Garred were united in marriage at the home of the age of 19 year[...]young people of Thompson had never served in any wars. The census notes his initial as
Falls a[...]e 12, 1894 Fort Dodge, W iley is noted in the Thompson Falls school records for
(Graettinger), W ebster Co., Iowa to Kenneth Severson and 1934.
Anna Hand.[...]Chester died Jan. 29, 1935 with burial in the W ildrose
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]ill hopper, when the Garred accidentally cut off his finger. The family called in
team started unexpectedly, tearing away the skin[...]der son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garred. He was born in
June 28, 1912 - page 3 - Chester Garred, who has been in 1892 and died January 29, 1935. Those who[...]. Henry Garred of Grandchamp and a mother-in-law Ann Severson.
Spokane. Chester says he has ma[...]seemed that the town people turned out in masses as it was a
Garred, Thursday July 16, an 8[...]body was interred in W ildwood cemetery.
Chester was elected to a te[...]for county offices in Sanders: Democrat for Clerk
The June 5th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (519)[...]ndchamp recalls being told was, that for the race in San
discontinue her course for the summer and alt[...]t
plans are as yet indefinite she may start again in the fall. him out’, they dug a deep hole, wrapped him in clothes and
After Chester’s death, Josephine[...]was the jockey for his father’s horse Dasher in the race at
Josephine died Oct. 13, 1959 with burial in the W ild Rose San Francisco.
cemetery, Thompso[...]e
illness. He had resided for the past four years in Hot David Nov. 27, 1874 Oregon; 4] Nancy[...]red Jr. was born July 16, 1914 Thompson In the condensed 1880 federal census, Henry is
Falls[...]phine M. enumerated with Cyrus Leyde in Township 11, Columbia
Severson.[...]years of age born in Mo., and his parents born in Ky.
Sanders County Independent Ledger May 23, 1[...]Lucretia and children apparently were not counted in the
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mrs. George Grandchamp[...]Henry and his family came to Sanders County in 1885 and
had the pleasure of winning first place in the Javelin throw have lived here continuously since. In the early days, Henry
at the Inter college track[...]age of 35 years, 8 months 25 days and was buried in the
W eekly Montanian May 9, 1895 - Duesenbery[...]is wife Sarah). file in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. in the
Apparently David and Nancy were divorced an[...]file.
Feb. 22, 1882. But the girls must have been in the care of Henry then married Edma Grand[...]Grace
From what information that was passed down in the family, born Oct. 4, 1891 Thompson Fall[...](Thompson Falls, Mont. This item was published in the local
Henry & Lucretia (Bryant)[...]champ and
Henry came west over the Oregon Trail in the 1850's Petronilla Ducharme. (The 19[...]Aug. 1876).
father first settled on donation land in Benton Co., Oregon, The 1905 Thompso[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (520)[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Garred’s interest in the Exchange saloon and will continue April[...]d word on Tuesday operation performed in the hope of restoring his sight. Of
morning of th[...]ed is making Elana (Edma) Garred is listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls
preparations to open a sa[...]also of this place, in the saloon business there.
The Sanders County L[...]lknap Elana (Edma) Garred is not listed in the 1913 Thompson
last week to List & Gifford and[...]o
Friday Aug. 7, 1908 - Henry Garred of Noxon was in town bungalows for rent.
on Monday. “Hank” was in mourning, the family pet a The 191[...]Henry Garred came up from Noxon he was in and the people he dealt with, Henry was qu[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (521)[...]521

esteem in which she is held by them by giving her a surpris[...]e Garred men of this family who married had
party in honor of her 47 birthday anniversary last Saturda[...]d to his cousin W illard Garred of W iley).
Iowa, that Henry played the fiddle and took part in many
contests. As late as 1929, when Henry was 70[...]John Henry Garred
Old Fiddlers Contest” in Thompson Falls, Mt., with many John Henry Smith was born in Dec. 22, 1878. He was
participants being younger[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
was born in Kentucky and his mother in Missouri; that he is July 27, 1906 - Mr. an[...]a janitor for the Courthouse; he has never served in any Idaho, arrived here on Monday evening and are being
wars; Edma claims that she was born in Nevada; their entertained at the hom[...]tly
Henry Garred died Feb. 20, 1935 with burial in the W ild of this place, have taken charge[...]Idaho. They are people of experience in that line and their
The following is from Henry[...]Colfax, W ashington, where they expect to engage in the
a.m. in his residence quarters at the court house. Presen[...]ncisco, his grandson, W iley Garred, his daughter-in-law, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]ns to be prepared Mrs. Garred will engage in business here.
for burial. Burial services are to[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In a strict sense, he was an old pioneer, experienci[...]read so much about, but which the of this city, committed suicide in the city of Seattle the first
present generation only recalls in histories. of the week. John Henry was raised from boyhood in
For the last twelve years, Henry Garred has bee[...]o this
been gradually declining, but he was noted in the early days last winter, at which time he[...]going
Claude W hitley of Olympia, Jessie W hitley in Oregon and to kill himself and then she h[...]Edma died 1946 San Francisco, Ca., and was buried in Henry Garred, aged 33, committed suici[...]319 Seneca
book on Sheriffs’ of Sanders County. In contacting Henry’s street, Seattle, but were divorced in the Superior Court
nephew, Alfred Grandchamp, he[...]and one to his friend H. W . Shaffer.)
race horse in Thompson Falls in the early days. At that time He is believed to be buried in the Bowlus cemetery,
he noted that he had talked[...]s for his old time fiddling should also
be placed in the museum, but Joe had replied that he wa[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (522)[...]Falls, Missoula Co., Mt. with a sister in Butte at present. They have not definitely
states[...]page 3 - Joe Garred came up Friday from in the Peek drug store and looks quite natural back[...]health, has secured a position in that city, in the shipping
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]d has sold out his saloon He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls, Mt.,
business in Spokane to Andy O’Brien, a former resident of[...]pson Falls. R. R. Ross still retains his interest in the The Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]Interest - Joe Garred, who is enlisted in the radio department
The Sanders County Ledger[...]- page eight - News of Local
when, while working in the E. D. Peek & Co., store at that Interest - Joseph A. Garred, who enlisted in the naval radio
place he accidentally dropped a l[...]k on the job within a week or (Information in the material below was given to W illard
two.[...]pox at the home of his parents. In 1917 he took two important steps; He got married,[...], Agnes Cecilia
listed) Joseph A. Clerk for Power City Drug Co. Schroeder June 13, 1917 in Spokane in the St. Aloyisius
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]University of
accepted a position with the Power City Drug company. W ashington, Seattle. He[...]front page col 6 - Hynes - Garred - It had in Spokane and in Seattle.
been rumored on our streets for several[...]s employed as a bell
Hynes and Joe Garred of this city were married secretly, and boy, for San Francisco in 1927, there he joined the staff at
the rumor was[...]he Mark Hopkins Hotel. Both Joe and Agnes, worked in
but Dame Rumor was right again, as the rumor was[...]hotel management from 1927 until they retired in 1960.
confirmed on the arrival of the groom yeste[...]Ledger man Mr. Garred said that they were married in retirement.
Missoula Monday August 23[...]who few years back, and has been a patient in a nursing home
know her for her many charming cha[...]the trip from the apartment to stay with Agnes.
city and has grown to manhood here. He is a fine young man In 1982, when they had been married 65 years,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (523)[...]th of her parents were born.
Agnes preceded him in death. This deed was found in the Platte County, Mo., deeds
Sanders County Le[...]econd part, $60.00 paid by the second
away May 24 in a San Francisco hospital. - died May 24,[...]In the early 1850's, Felix and Ulysses, (both marrie[...]retia Bryant. Claim in Portland, Oregon, there is this deed. #1720 issue[...]Idaho, Thursday, March 19, 1896 - arrived in the Oregon Territory Nov. 15, 1852, with Ulysses[...]he father of the bride was a Felix, both in Benton Co., Oregon.
witness to the ceremony which[...]ing sheep
concerned and would have been performed in this state but and wheat, but some time bef[...]tern Oregon to ranch.
sixteen, the age of consent in this state. Moving to Milt[...]liquor licenses for a period of six months in Milton, Ore.[...]picture of a horse named Dasher, which won a race in W alla
following children: 1] Phoebe born about 1821; 2] Felix W alla in 1867. Holding Dasher is a beau brumel of the day[...].”
- James Graham Garred was born April 9, 1793 in Kanawha Joseph Garred identified the ne[...]tober 27, 1800, daughter of James race in W alla W alla was won in 1866. In 1863 Ulysses had
W ilson Sr. of Twelve Pole Creek[...]rtland and on to San Francisco, Ca. Ulysses
found in and among a cousins ‘treasures.’ James and Po[...]sher, and Henry
settled near St. Joseph, Missouri in 1839 where they owned Garred, age 14, father[...]y moved back to homes have been built in a circle where the race was held
Kentucky. There in Louisville, his father and brother, 110[...]ysses, whom our Ulysses was named for, set him up in Ulysses’s younger brother Anderson W[...]o
Ulysses G. married Nancy Light March 10, 1845 in transportation and freighting[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (524)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

occasionally to use in a few races. In 1854 forty of these get this and not wai[...]a Jemima Johnson to Nancy Garred.
W alla in 1861 or 1862. Presumably, the horses that Ulysses[...]promptness in filling orders for delivery of all kinds.
Andre[...]ction sale last Saturday
loaded his family up and in 1863 moved to W inon, for $40.[...]rding to information from Joseph Garred, grandson
in Minnesota until 1891, Andrew then brought his fam[...]mith,
Oregon to be near his brothers. Andrew died in 1899 with but the two references I’ve found on an adopted son in this
burial in the Bowlus cemetery.[...]Henry Garred, adopted
Garred (farmer) is residing in Milton, Umatilla Co. Ore. son of Gover[...]elligence this
Page 7A. That he is 52 years, born in Ky, as were his week of the death o[...]2 - The
parents; wife, Nancy 53 years of age born in Va., as were Sanders County Ledger Frid[...]rents; children: 1] Mary E. 14 years of age, born in Commits Suicide - John Henry Garred, brother by adoption
Ore; 2] Emma B., 12 years of age born in Ore; and W illiam to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garred of this city, committed
York, a laborer, 23 years of age born in New York, as were suicide in the city of Seattle the first of the week. John
his parent[...]Henry was raised from boyhood in Thompson Falls
The two girls listed with Ulysse[...]on was copied - letter written alarm in Thompson and on Friday morning a search party
bef[...]Indiana - Much respected Bro & went out in search of him. The Governor is an old
sister. - I[...]o hear you was all expected the Gov. came ingets
glad to hear you had good crops out ther good cro[...]There are about 25 of the timber wolves in the pack.
sorrow to hear that Henry had lost one[...]e a piece of home made flannel the last In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]the dinner so we had a good time wish In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]s ‘Liso’ or ‘Lis’ Garred was noted in the 1905 Thompson
duck and turkeys.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (525)[...]xtensive
laborer - 1911 - 1913 - he is not listed in the 1915 improvements on the property.[...]otel is one of the most substantial buildings
(In the history written by W illard Garred, he noted that in the town, with extensive floor space and consider[...], 1916 and was buried June 23, 1916 Saloon).
in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Information from their marriage license #1457 in the
Ulysses Garred, son of Henry Garred of this city, who has Sanders County Courthouse, Thompso[...]. - W ylie
spent most of the 44 years of his life in Thompson Falls, Garred of Thompson Falls, M[...]ont., to Itwin Babcock
Ulysses Garred was born in Oregon in 1874, coming to and Olive Mary Rinehart;[...]Severson. W ylie enlisted Oct. 14, 1943 in Butte, Mt., into the Navy.
After the death of his[...]ating of Storekeeper 3-C. W ylie was discharged
In about 1920's he was a student.[...]2 - W ylie is noted as being 15 years of burial in Los Angeles Co., Calif.
age living with his grand[...]t. Thurs. July
He stated that his father was born in Mt., and his mother in 4, 1968 page 4 col 1 - W ylie A. Garred Dies In California -
Iowa.[...], and were later attack Friday afternoon in Canoga Park where he had been
divorced.[...].
Information from their marriage license #1266 in the He was born in Thompson Falls and was graduated from
Sanders Cou[...]; 24 years of age born University of Montana in Missoula. He was the only son of
Thompson Falls,[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 19 He resided in Billings before moving to California.
years of ag[...]Funeral services and interment took place Tuesday in Los
Shirley W right was born Dec. 1, 191[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (526)[...]and Miss Alice DeMers of Hot Springs, were united in
household effects, and came with the intention of[...]ng this country their home. in Thompson Falls.
For the present they have made[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
by the Humane Society ‘in the county’ from which they May 1[...]to following: W illiam Taylor Garrett residing in Thompson
see that it is made possible for them to[...]Thompson Falls; wife and one baby; short in height; medium[...]re he has accepted the Camp Lewis, was in town Thursday visiting with the Garrett
position[...]en filled by John Jacks of Spokane, In 1919 Alice donated land for a school building in Hot
lately employed in the superintendent’s office of the Springs.
Northern Pacific in that city.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]sferred to the division superintendent’s office in Sarah Connelly. He was one of a fami[...]Sinclair has turned the ranch back to his father-in-law following: A. M. Garrison residing in Thompson Falls; 36
and returned to his old positi[...]will follow later. Sarah residing in Belknap; medium height; slender build;
Taylor m[...]A. M. (Gus) Garrison built the telephone building in 1924.
Garrett age 25, born Indiana, residing in Thompson Falls, Gust died 1965 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
Mont., never been previou[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 1965 -
born in Montana, residing in Hot Spring, Mt., previously A. M. Garr[...]Mt. Thurs. Garrison, who died Monday in Hot Springs at the age of 84.
Aug. 4, 1916 - fron[...]ng Bells - Services will be conducted in the Community
Taylor Garrett, night operat[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (527)[...]527

Interment will be in the Fraternal Cemetery under the Belknap, was in town Tuesday and called on the Ledger. J.
directi[...]if President
for more than 58 years. He was born in McCleansboro, Ill. Taft gets the nomination, I will surely vote for the presen[...]ouisville - Nashville Railroad until he came west in 1907. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...], 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
Peek in Missoula until Dr. Peek’s death and then moved[...]t. School Dist.
James and Sarah came to Belknap in 1904, leaving the # 4 April 2, page 22A -[...]son; owns his
family to come later, the boys came in 1905. home; $5,000 valuation; 75 years of age; married at the age
Matt and Sarah lived in W isconsin until they moved to of 24 years;[...]nts; farmer - ranch:
Belknap, Mont. At that time, in Belknap, there were many (wife) Sarah 74 ye[...]railroad co., laying Illinois; father born in Ireland; mother in Illinois.
track.[...]Matt/Jim died June 24, 1931 and is buried in the W ild
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]April 25, 1856 and passed away at his ranch home in
county seat on Sunday.[...]on before.
Trout Creek on a freight train and in attempting to get off Mr. Garrison and family came to Montana in 1905 and
while the train was in motion, fell and broke an arm in two lived in its vicinity of Belknap until his death. He is su[...]rah died Jan 17, 1942 and was buried Jan 19, 1942 in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (528)[...]uary 17th. The Mt. Burial was Dec. 1, 2003 in the City Cemetery,
church was filled to capacity with rela[...]Sec. 11 - Block 40 - lot # ).
the Garrison family in this section is a prominent pioneer Sande[...]8th, 1857, She was born on July 28, 1915, in Schafer, N.D., the
near Endfield, W hite County,[...]79, and from this union seven grew up in North Dakota and graduated from high school
child[...]was nearly 85 there before coming to Montana in 1933.
years of age.[...]Jan. 16, 1938. The couple made their home in Thomson
homestead in the vicinity of Belknap, then a rough frontier Falls and raised their family there.
community in 1905. Her husband died some years ago.[...]Garrison, Belknap. Mrs. She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie on
Gertrude W ebb, P[...]es
Joseph Alton ‘Charlie’ Garrison was born in Belknap, July “Chubb”(Eileen of Thompson[...]mpson Glenn of Seattle; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Aldrich and one
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 22, 1935 - Alton Garrison came home brother-in-law, James Garrison, both of Thompson Falls;
over[...]Charlie married Maude Hildebrant Jan. 16, 1938 in and husband Jim Nicol and Ryan and w[...]r
Information from their marriage license #1238 in the Nicol.
Sanders County Courthouse, T[...]ntana; white; 22 years of age 29, at Garden City Funeral Home, Missoula, where a
born Belknap, San[...]se Gummer; she had not been previously In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
married - married January 16, 1938 in the M. E. Parsonage, the charity of the don[...]the M. Coffelt - Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of
E. Church. W itnesses: Hazel Vincent an[...]y Garrison and Sarah Connelly.
enrolled in the CC through the Forest Supervisor at[...](dau) and Jay ); 5] Audrey (-------Mackey lives in Yakima);
Charlie died at the age of 61 years, A[...]se Dec. 5, 1923 -
Mt and was buried April 9, 1977 in the City Cemetery died Dec. 14, 1927, burial was Dec. 17, 1927 in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (529)[...]ut that’s only part of the story.
Joe arrived in Belknap Jan. 6, 1906 according to the T[...]aft card noted the most of the other land in the area.
following: Joseph Garrison residing Bel[...]Clara died Dec. 28, 1975 with burial Jan 3, 1976 in the
of age; born Sept. 15, 1888 Hamilton Co., Ill; farmer City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 6 block 21 lot[...]oseph died Sept 30, 1983 with burial Oct. 4, 1983 in the
height; medium build; brown colored eyes; dark colored City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 6 block 21 lot 10.
hair.
In a story his granddaughter, Lucy (Roe), wrote for[...]on Garrison and Sarah
He was a stage coach driver in eastern Montana, also a great Connelly.
horse[...]After he and Clara Moen were married they stayed in the Roscoe was drafted June 24- 28, 1918[...]en. Joe and Clara Moen were married Oct. 20, 1909 in Thomas H. Barker, Minister. W itnesses: Thomas Garrison
Coeur d’Alene. They lived in Spokane a few years and then and Mrs. Thomas Garrison.
bought in 1915 the land on which they now reside. They[...]oise,
cleared and built the house, moving into it in 1917. They Ada Co., Idaho to John Cunningh[...]Ray (Evelyn) Aldrich Sr., and were married in Thompson Falls Oct. 3, 1925.
Mrs. W alt (Marian)[...]dren: 1]
found on a scrap of newspaper about 1966 in the Remember Edith.
W hen Section) - Had[...]ether the family will make their home permanently in
the train at Belknap 62 years ago in 1905. Fellows nowadays Thompson Falls[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (530)[...]hompson Falls, Montana

made many friends while in this community. the naval h[...]Mt. with burial
Norve. The marriage was performed in Plains, Mt. by Feb. 14, 2000 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls,
Justice o[...]Feb. 9, 2000, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Both young people are well known in Thompson Falls, She was born Jan. 14[...]es Freeman Trout Creek with her family in 1934 and attended school at
Fulk.[...]graduated from Noxon High School in 1948.
Thomas W ayne & Gertrude E. (Groat) Ga[...]arah Connelly. W ayne preceded her in death on April 11, 1984.
Tom married Gertrude E[...]worked with the Old
Gertrude E. Groat was born in 1901 W ashington, her Jail Museum. She loved to garden and the flowers in her
father Frank Groat was born in Montana and her mother yard made Thompson Falls’ Main Street beautiful.
Clara Meline Polley in W ash. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and
1930 federal census # 117- 118 T[...]also; Tom is a (Hilo) Hawaii.
laborer in the lumber yard; he has never served in any wars. Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. Sun[...]1937 gave their Bunch Funeral Chapel in Thompson Falls.
childrens’ names and birth date[...],
Gertrude E. Garrison died 1973 and was buried in the at Fraternal Cemetery in Thompson Falls with Pastor -
Fraternal cemetery,[...]nd was buried officiating.
Jan. 6, 1986 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ct
W ayne was drafted Oct. 21, 1943, but signed in for the creek, where he expected to do som[...]ity formerly lived here about and at one time was in
On his enlistment he was listed from Thompson Fal[...]expects to spend the summer with her husband in the car.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (531)[...]pson, Montana Friday
George Garschok was listed in The Sanders County Nov. 5, 1909 - Hon[...]unds each - 40 per H & W Gates.
cent powder - in the coffer dam near the power house and T[...]Falls, Mt. Friday
300 pounds of 75 percent powder in the one just above the Feb. 18, 1910 - page[...]Clyde is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk
Sept. 15, 1900 Ada[...]e license with directory.
John H. McQuiggan in Missoula County, Mt. The certificate He is features in a team picture taken sometime in the
was never finished being filled out with whet[...]At the time of his marriage Clyde was residing in Mt.[...]Mary M. Soper was born Feb. 1896 Kansas City,
Information from their marriage license # 7651[...]ders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
12, 1928 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. Falls, Mt. W ed.[...]elix died March 1, 1935 with burial March 6, 1935 in the Fessler camp. Mr. Gates is a contractor and came here to bid
Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]rom the 8th grade. G. W . Gates, is listed in the W eekly Montanian Dec. 26,
The Sanders Coun[...]Glass.
Monday where he will be employed in the post office drug
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (532)[...]s taken Jan/June July 14, 1903. residing in Thompson Falls. Officiated by C. R. Greeley,[...]n Gates was born. Iowa to Benjamin Mitchell and Mary Sidewell
Hernando[...]t, it will bring me from $90 to $100 a month
11th in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. and will be[...]irginia Mitchell was born Sept 3, 1854 Mount
14th in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Both of her parents were born in Virginia.[...]y, where he has been for the past two years and in a few weeks.
a half.[...]es home on the Toucanon in W ashington. He sold his dwelling
Hazel D. Gate[...]back to this
Dec. 20, 1907 - Hazel Gates student in college. beautiful climate.
The[...]He is listed in the 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory
The Sand[...]ala, W ash., arrived here Friday and has burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
spen[...]Friday
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula Aug. 17, 1906 - Mrs. H. W . (C[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Iowa; now residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (533)[...]Ella Hoeye was born about 1861 Dallas Co., Iowa to
complained of not feeling well in March. Early in June she Gordon Horge and Amanda Boto. She was residing in
grew worse and during the later part of June was[...]to give up her household cares. She was very sick in July been previously married to J. C. McGinn[...]tted she was taken to the months later she was in court asking for separate maintance.
home of the sister, Mrs. L. N. Coleman in Missoula. This Henry was listed in the Thompson Falls, Mt., 1909
occurred on July 26[...]ressive service of the had a long experience in the line, and coupled with his
Episcopal church.[...]ia Gates was born Sept 3, 1854 at success in his new business. It is understood that Clyde
Mount Vernon, Iowa. She came to Montana March 15, 1886 Gates[...]ed at Thompson July 30, 1888 to H. G. Gates. in his new home in W ashington. The deal was made through
Besides he[...]the Treasure State Realty company of this city.
Hazel Dell, aged respectively 17 and 15 years, t[...]have sold our drug store business and to
Mitton, Iowa are left to mourn her loss.[...]ldrose cemetery, Thompson druggist. He is in every way trustworthy and capable of
Falls, Mt.[...]s, Mt. vicinity, and trust that when in need of anything in his line
Henry was living in Thompson at the time of his marriage you will[...]giving him
to Mrs. Ella McGinnis on July 4, 1908 in Plains, Mont., by your patronage. H. W . Gate[...]the M.E. Church. Henry is also listed in the 1911 Polk directory.
Information from their marriage licenses # 44 in the
Sanders County Court House, Thompson Falls, M[...]alls Polk directory lists him as
born Dallas Co., Iowa to Gordon Hoeye and Amanda Boto. - partner with E. D. Peek in the St. Lukes Hospital.
she had been previously m[...]. Many will
tied by Rev. W . S. Tester of Plains, in the presence of the learn of the departure of D[...]That success and good fortune will attend them in their new
after the serenade everybody in town knew about the field is th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (534)[...]1914 - front page col 4 - Dr. Peek Sells Interest in things as he will need in his practice.
His Practice - Dr. L. A. Gates, wif[...]Gates has purchased a half interest with Dr. Peek in is from Thompson Falls where for three y[...]as been
general practice and a one-third interest in St. Luke’s associated in the practice of his profession with Dr. E. D.
hos[...]Peek. Dr. Gates returns to re-engage in the practice of
Dr. Peek has too much work as a[...]chased the practice when he left here.
especially in the line of surgery, and for the past few years[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
the hospital in that capacity.[...]day to join the doctor at Bridger where he is now in
April 24, 1914 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Norb[...]Mont., were visitors here He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Friday and Saturday,[...]with her mother, Mrs. L. A. Gates, left Legion in Thompson Falls in 1920.
this week for Superior, Montana to join her[...]y Time Resident of Thompson Falls Dies in Missoula. - Just
county seat of Superior.[...]qualities. Gentle and kind to all, the poor
been in educational work in Minnesota for many years. As and needy lo[...]he community one of its best
professor of history in the Mankato and St. Cloud Normal citizens. Mr. Gaumond, in partnership with his son,
Schools, as Assistant S[...]become an Beyond some years ago. (Not listed in the Missoula
important factor in the educational system of the Northern ceme[...]e # 3539 Vol folio #137, Missoula County
expected in Thompson Falls about the middle of April.[...]use, Missoula, Mt. - record noted that he resided in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ctory lists him as a bartender - he is not listed in the
pupils. The doctor shipped only his of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (535)[...]Victor Gee 12, 1974 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Victor Gee joined the American Legion in Thompson Sec. 17 lot # 8.
Falls in 1960 and only remained a member for the calendar[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs.
year. He noted that he resided in Thompson Falls and was a March 14, 1974 page[...]afternoon at the Fraternal Cemetery in Thompson Falls by
Emma Gehri[...]F. A. Burghard
conducting the kindergarten school in Thompson this and A. C. McCracken. Arrangement were under the
summer, returned to her home in Minnesota last Friday. direction of Shrid[...]Mr. Geise was born March 14, 1892 in Bennington, N. Y.
C. G. & A. (Beinott) Geier He served in W orld W ar I. He was a member of Lone Star
C. G. Geier was born in Ind. Lodge 33, IOOF for 49 years and a past grand in the lodge;
A. Beinott was born.[...]nd a
C. G. and A. had a baby son, M. Geier born in past patriarch; member of John Rob[...]page 3 - Professor Here. - Mr. and Mrs. W .
1909 in W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]n Tuesday evening and
Bertha Servatius was born in Indiana. will make this pl[...]n and
Mamie Geier died Dec. 26, 1909 with burial in the W ild will be used by two of the lower[...]Falls, Mt. - The prize bean jar at the Power City Drug
Edward Benjamin Geise was born March 14, 1[...]nformation has birth date as March 14, 1892 in 23,506 - Mrs. W . B. Geiter, wife of the new scho[...]23,007.
following: Edward Benjamin Geise residing in Eddy, Mt.; The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]he
laborer for J. H. McKay of Eddy.; single; tall in height; Thompson Falls high and grammar scho[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Edward was living in Eddy, Montana when he was drafted Dec. 19,[...]riday
The school records 1937 states they lived in Eddy and Feb. 13, 1914 - page 3 - Professor Geiter is teaching at
children schooled in Thompson Falls. Dixon, in place of Miss Kemer, who was called from her
Edward B. Geise joined the American Legion in school by the death of her brother at Salem, S. D.
Thompson Falls in 1930 and remained a member until 1957. Th[...]day
His card noted the following: 1937 he resided in Trout Sept. 4, 1914 - page 3 - Professor[...]week for Somers, Mont.
Thompson Falls; Ed served in the Army from June 28, 1918 The Sa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (536)[...]Kenny joined the Marines while he was residing in
Jan. 15, 1915 - page 3 - A card from Prof., and M[...]of the Thompson Falls High School, has enlisted in the
1914 and that mother and child are doing nice[...]Gerow
not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory. Gerow was mentioned in an article of June 13, 1884 as[...]ounty Correspondent - Thompson Falls -
not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]The Thompson Falls school records recorded them in the falls with all on board. The small boat attached to the
1936 not in 1937. ferry was cut loose by John Ingram, W . J. Fennell and John
H[...]Thompson Falls to John Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight
Locate Here - J. D. Geiken and F. H. Squ[...]men and passengers are being transferred in good shape by small
and land owners of Fargo, Nor[...]the town of
Thompson Falls and they lost no time in securing a choice F[...]e of wheat crops due to black fireman.
rust, in our section of the country and in fact all over the The Sanders County Ledge[...]ediate section and many will be down here with me in The 1917 Polk lists him as watchman f[...]t of sickness.
for Fargo but you will see me back in a very short time to
remain here permanently.[...]Getchell, who have been here
and mother were born in Kentucky.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (537)[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Aug 15,
Bea moved to Spokane in 1951 to work right after 1957 Thur.-[...]she stationed at Las Alamedas Naval base in California after a
met Ken Mattern. They were married in 1953 Spokane, W A. six month tour of duty in the Pacific which included Pearl
moving to the Navy Base in Virginia soon after and Harbor, Japan[...]. 1956. Then returned to Federal arrive home in October to spend his leave with his parents,
W ay[...]class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. is employed in the county assessor’s office, spent Sunday
Fred[...]alls, Montana. The with his family in Plains.
Badoeng Strait has completed her third tour of duty in the
Far East with the UN forces.[...]Carl V. Gibson joined the American Legion in Thompson
Co., W a., they had the following children: 1] Edward Aug, Falls in 1959 and remained a member until 1961: he noted
1[...]card that he ran a milk route and that he resided in
Opportunity, W a. (Kenneth Mattern); 3] John Jan 12, 1935 Thompson Falls; in 1961 he moved to Kirkland, W ash.
Somewhere, W a.[...]___ and they had the following child: 1]
children in her family, 1] Mildred; 2] a son.[...]Fred brought his family to Thompson Falls early in 1942. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]Station agent at
west of town and then bought it. In 1946 Fred build the Kootenai, arrived here[...]n and Robert their future home.
all served in the Navy.[...]ed died April 14, 1977 Spokane, W a., with burial in has just completed arrangements for the pur[...]ldred died Feb. 4, 1996 Auburn, W a., with burial in a farm. Mr. Gibson contemplates shipping a ca[...]to his place in a few days, and will equip it with a moder[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (538)[...]tlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

were visitors in Spokane from Saturday until Monday. G[...]“W ashington, where he has accepted a position in the office
Son and mother doing well. T. L., is h[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
to help Dad in the office.[...]ol 6 - Gibson Promoted - The been confined in the hospital, suffering with rheumatism for
many[...]the past month. Mr. Gick was formerly employed in the
learn that Mr. Gibson, our genial Northern Pa[...]he
been transferred to Sandpoint where he will be in charge of first of the year to Newport, W ash.
the station work for the city. W hile it is a very desirable The Sanders[...]3 - R. J. Gick, formerly with the forest
increase in salary, we are all very sorry to see him leave[...]and popular agent his various interests in town and ranch property.
we have ever had here, a[...]W ednesday evening Gick, formerly employed in the forest reserve office here.
and just before t[...]Mr. Craig informs us that Mr. Gick was united in marriage
number of friends there to see them aboa[...]regret at the departure of the bookkeeper in the State Bank at Newport. Mr. Gick is now
Gibson family and in appreciation of their good work and in the employ of the government forest service with
fellowship presented Mr. Gibson, in the name of Thompson headquarters at Newp[...]Thompson
Falls friends election day.
He is not in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]July 8, 1910 - page 3 - R. J. Gick, of W aterloo, Iowa has returned to her home at W hitepine.
accepted a position in the forestry office at this place as
stenographer[...]Tom Gilardone was listed in the American Legion roster
The 1911 Thom[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (539)[...]t, the merchant and lodging house man, has fenced in has been driving a new tunnel on the Denver[...]the river. in on Tuesday and departed for a few months visit in Seattle.
His son Charles has this house furnish[...]eps He says the tunnel is too wet to work in cold weather so he
there alone. He is commonly called “Tony” by the boys in has decided to return to Seattle until spring.
town, because he is the toniest fourteen year old, in manners, The 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directo[...], 1910 - page 3 - F. S. Gilbert and Isam Cox were in
Pend d’Oreille, he has a large wall tent pitched. In this are the city the first of the week from their mining camp on t[...]services of Mrs. Helman.
And in one corner he has improvised an incubator. This i[...]spect creek developing some
number of draws slide in and out to one side. These drawers valuable mining property, departed this week for his home in
are filled with eggs. (Explanation of heating omi[...]nue and Mr. Gilbert will again return to Thompson in
a chicken rancher.[...]Oct. 13, 1911 - front page - Fred S. Gilbert was in from his
language of Tony.[...]d fool around the water and get for his home in Seattle some time next week going by the
drowned,[...]d across the Flathead lakes to
send everything up in a blaze as effectually as Mrs. Dennis Kalisp[...]e lamp that burned Fred was listed in the Thompson Falls, Mt. Polk directory
Chicago.[...]ning claims
he vies with the young Indians camped in tepees on a terrace on Prospect creek and left for there Monday morning with a
overlooking his premises, in accuracy of marksmanship as large load of[...]etreat of the young hermit. Fred was listed in the Thompson Falls Polk directory
(Remaining port[...]Mt., Territory Friday He was not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
March 4, 1887 - Coun[...]16, 1934
as Chicago. Mr. G., looks much improved in health and Thompson Falls - Fred Gilbe[...]- Fred Gilbert,
spirits, having enjoyed his visit in many respects. Chicago miner on Prospect cre[...]home for many years before coming to in a Seattle hospital under the care of a sister. Mr[...]was 61 years old. His father at one time back in the 80's kept
merchandise store here.[...]inin 1885. prove that he was[...]ourts. He was considered quite a quaint character in a way
Feb. 8, 1907 - Fred Gilbert, who is develop[...]s near the Shamrock group on Prospect creek,
came in to spend a few days in town last Saturday. He Herman[...]iday Herman worked as a youth on a farm in Germany. In 1846
Jan. 8, 1909 - Fred S. Gilbert, who f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (540)[...]izing the rights of others. Her life as a pioneer in
(Thomas?), ca 1862 W isc.; 4] Louis, Feb. 1864 (K[...]will be mourned by all who knew her.
In the 1860 federal census the family was residing in
Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., W isc. Isabelle Gilbert
In the 1870 federal census the family was residing in Fond The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]1917 - page seven - Local Items - Miss Isabelle
In the 1880 federal census the family was residing in Gilbert who taught last year at Larchwoo[...]itory Friday She left Tuesday for her home in Butte, where she will
May 20, 1887 - County Commi[...]he summer looking after his
large mining interest in the Nigger Prairie District. W il[...]Gilbert, the father of W illiam Gilbert was noted in W illiam Gilbert the son of Herman Gilbert a[...]ular conductor of one of the
45 years: immigrated in 1865 (34 years ago): (wife) Clara local’[...]ve
birth to 12 children, 6 now living; immigrated in 1854 (46 Velma Gilc[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
died in Seattle last week.[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
mother in Seattle last Thursday.[...]tes - The following
Mrs. Gilbert was interested in the Morning and Evening teachers have bee[...]y to give a vacation to the pupils of the classes in
Falls, and George A. Gilbert of Portland, Ore. Mr[...]ich she presides. - Stevensville
Gilbert was born in Deinheim on the river Rhine, Germany, Regi[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
years in his native province and died at a ripe old age.[...]e
when 17 years of age and lived the pioneer days in the state in Missouri recently by the illness of her mother returned
of W isconsin; was married to Herman Gilbert in Rockville, this week. - Stevensville Tribune.
W isconsin in 1853. Later in 1853 they removed to Sioux The Sanders[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Falls, South Dakota and in 1886 came to Seattle and have July 31, 19[...]er husband morning, the wedding occurring in Brookfield, Mo., the
died seven years ago in Seattle, respected by all who knew home of[...]will include a visit of several days in St. Paul, they will
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (541)[...]lchrist has for the past two years been a teacher in look at the property.
the public schools of St[...]aving charge of the first Anina was nominated in the year of 1948-49 as President
grade. During th[...]d Thursday, Jan
Miss Gilchrist, formerly taught in the Thompson Falls 4, 2001 at home with[...]o will learn Mrs. Gill was born and raised in Missoula, where she met
with interest of her wedd[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. lived in Thompson Falls for many years, where they loved t[...]d bowl together.
born to Dr. and Mrs. J. I. Scott in Missoula, Saturday. Mrs. After they retired, they lived in Port Townsend, W ash.,
Scott was formerly Miss Gi[...]rist, was for W ash., where Mr. Gill died in 1992.
some time one of the teachers in the Thompson Falls Also preceding her in death were two sons, Leonard and
schools, having[...]and no services.
Falls and worked for Jim Taylor in the Chevie Garage.
Sanders County Ledger Jan. 1[...]were married Dec. 29. He is a Rapids, Iowa, who is manager and wire chief of the
senior medi[...]Rock Island’s northern district, left
Medicine in St. Louis. She will remain in Spokane, where her home on September 19,[...]Robert L. Gill died April 26, 1994 with burial in Plains, Ines is the mother of two daughter[...]r is 22 years and the youngest 16.
Lois married in 1996 Rex Denison. Sh[...]ere grown. But recently he insisted that she take in
Henry L. Gill was born 1905 Idaho.[...]dn’t handle all the work, the
The information in the Legislature records notes that nasty[...]f her husband and refused to return
Henry arrived in Montana in 1915; that he was a Methodist home. She wrote to W alter for money and he decided to join
in religion; he was a merchant; that he had some col[...]n and was given a
Anina Leona Simonsen was born in Missoula, the daughter clearance.
of C. J.[...]e who has been employed at the W ard hotel in Thompson, has
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (542)[...]years of age born Japan; now residing in Thompson Falls,
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk di[...]mother Oiseau----. Neither of
She is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk applica[...]Information from their marriage license # 4470 in the (Very poor attempt at spelling the[...]Fern Gilliland of W hite He was listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory
Pine, Mont[...]e born Bloomingdale, - he is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
Mich., to[...]vacation.
Gillis is a carpenter and an old timer in the Couer d’Alene Later they plan to go to[...]enter for Good Pritchett & Co. - he is not listed in the
Sept. 27, 1912 - page 3 - James Gillogly of D[...]y.
shop, left Tuesday morning for Helena, to take in the fair.
He will then go to his home at Townsend[...]s Gillogly of Townsend has
taken his old position in E. C. Day’s barber shop and also R. I. Gleason
his old position in left field with the local baseball team. The[...]New Mexico
purchase the S.S. Skokum and will sail in her the last of the to James Glenn and Mattie Kendrick. Married John W illis in
month for Japan.[...]1883 Socarro, New Mexico.
James is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk Maud ma[...]regory.
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula Bert Glidden married Pearl[...]years old age born Empire of China; now residing in 6, 1932; 2] Shirley L. July 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (543)[...]May Hammer. License noted that they both resided in Saturday. The former left on Sunday[...]e - Thompson Falls -
Bert Glidden was nominated in 1946 as Grand Noble of Col. L. L. Glidd[...]born Kentucky.
Stephen married Sue Garrett in 1855 and they had seven Steven died Mar[...]ept. 28, 1838 Springfield, Ill. coming here in 1885 where the late S. S. Glidden left many
Her parents were born in Kentucky. monuments to his memory.
In the 1880 federal census they were enumerated in Silver He erected the Northern Pacific dep[...]e to Burke which
Stephen and his family arrived in Thompson Falls in the is marked on the maps as Glidden Pass. In 1885 he shipped
spring of 1884.[...]o S. S. He established the Old National Bank in Spokane and was
Glidden et al for valuable consideration, half interest in 160 the first President of it until 1902.
acres[...]1968 page 27 - August of 1887 was a busy
interest in 160 acres Thompson Falls.[...]dden et al for valuable consideration, two thirds in 120 was building a mill, which was to have a[...]t. Territory Friday (Page 55 Dec. 1888) In Burke, S. S. Glidden started
June 13, 1884 - Real[...]red quite some
consideration, two thirds interest in 140 acres at Thompson fame in future years. The canyon at the building site at[...]h the building
Falls. - S. S. Glidden and his son-in-law, F. K. Culbertson, instead of around it.
owners of the Tiger mine have been in town several days (Page 62 March 7, 18[...]S. S. Glidden, an owner of the Tiger Mine in Burke, said
The W eekly Missoulian, Miss[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (544)[...]scrip upon Thompson Falls land, business. In 1885 he came out west, invested largely in
and it turned out to be worthless. He investigated his case mining property in the Coeur d’Alene country, has been
and determi[...]there. He operates a large store in the Coeur d’Alene
(Page 115) In Burke, on December 12, S. S. Glidden country, and is a stockholder in various enterprises in
closed the Tiger Mine and Mill because of trouble[...]a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1888. His
fire Jones, and their request was refus[...]aracterized by earnest activity, and the
the 11th in the evening and resolved to give the foreman[...]and ordered the Mr. Glidden was married in 1855 to Miss Susie Garrett, a
pumps on the lower[...]e 117) On the 23rd (Dec.), a celebration was held in James and Maud had the following childre[...]by the Northern Pacific Railroad. The last spike in Pauline April 16, 1925; 4] June, Dec. 18, 19[...]John died Sept. 12, 1910 of a suicide in Thompson Falls,
Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 189[...]is one of the enterprising he has only been in Montana for 2 years; that he was a
and successful[...]ection foreman &t he is a widower.)
He was born in Northfield, New Hampshire, in the year
1828, and is a son of Charles M. Glidden[...]Goetz.
ancestors took a prominent and active part in the public Frances could have been born in 1868 Iowa.
affairs of their day. His great-grandfather represented the Harry is listed in the 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
town of Northfield in the New Hampshire Legislature for a The[...]farmer.
these gentlemen represented the same town in the same The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson, Montana Friday
August body in the centennial year of the town. Mr. Glidden[...]09 - Harry N. Goetz was over from his home at
has in his possession some papers which are of a very[...]ment that is
Mr. Glidden received his education in the public schools to be accorded visiting[...]he Seattle fair during
and the Methodist Seminary in his native town, graduating the two days set apart for the W oodmen in July. “Everything
in 1847. His parents had moved to Ohio and located in will be free if you are a W oodman.” said Mr. Goetz, “better
Scioto county, in 1832, having made the journey to what j[...]inducement was the privilege
was then the W est, in wagons, and after his graduation, that t[...]sisting the
Stephen S., returned home and engaged in the iron business Spokane W oodmen in initiating President Taft when he
with his father[...]big banquet is to follow the initiation
remained in Scioto county until 1865. He then moved to[...]ly W oodmen, will
Tennessee, where he was engaged in the same business until sit down wi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (545)[...]ot been previously married - married to
the lodge in this county for a number of years and attends[...]ses: Mrs.
of 28 years; born Kentucky; father born in Louisiana; Lulu Flint and Mr. Alfred B. Flint.
mother born in Kentucky: (wife) 62 years of age; married at[...]about 1918 Harlowtown,
the age of 23 years; born Iowa; parents born in England. W heatland Co., Mont., to Edw. Eri[...]child and his birth date - still there in 1940.
(Germany) and _____ Duithur (Germany).
Th[...]Lulu Goff
He is noted in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]Information from their marriage license # 992 in the
cemetery - section 21 plot # 2 (the informant[...]elknap. Mr. Goetz was 82 years of age and had ben in poor Thompson Falls, Mt. by Rev. Nelle Philli[...]Noreen Dishman and James W . Goff.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1829 and came Alfred Burleigh Flint was bo[...]red died Aug. 12, 1982, with burial Aug. 16, 1982 in
Henry N. Goetz, with whom he lived at Belknap and one the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mont.
daughter, Mrs. Margaret[...]W ilbur Goff married Myrtle July 3, 1912 Kansas City, Ks.[...]en the Templeton. Myrtle’s father was born in Mo., her mother in
graduates of 1934 assembled they little knew that[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange In the 1920 federal census, W ilbur and his family were
places doing strange things: James Goff is employed in his residing in Stevensville, Ravalli Co., Mt.
father’s Hamburger Shop in town - From the Cliff Dweller. Sanders Cou[...]e years on the John Koegler ranch
business caller in Hot Springs last W ednesday.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (546)[...]Mrs. Fessler has disposing of the property in his possession can be tried for
one of the most attractive tourist camp properties in this part grand larceny!
of the state. Mr. Goff[...]Charles Chester Goldsby was born May 30, 1901 in
camp.[...]Charles married Feb. 7, 1925 to H. Pearl Jacks in
hamburger shop in the building between the Richard H[...]Simpson who 1942 with burial Sept. 6th in the W ildRose cemetery,
has been operating the ga[...]son Falls,
the beer parlor and the hamburger shop in order that Mt., dies from a fall fro[...]t the age of 67 years
beer may be served to those in the new establishment. with burial Aug. 22, 1968 in the City Cemetery, Thompson
Sanders County Independent L[...]Happening - Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd from City Cemetery records in City Hall.
Dobbins and daughter of Beaverhead county s[...]Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thom[...]n visited the W . Goff and Jim Tuesday in a Missoula hospital. The Rev. Lobell Bennett
Smit[...]will officiate and interment will be in the City Cemetery.
The Sanders County Independent Ledger[...]their home after He was born May 30, 1901 in Brock, Neb., and moved to
visiting the past few days with the W . Goff and Smith Drummond in 1911 where he grew up. In 1922 he moved to
families.[...]la and was married Feb. 7, 1925 to H. Pearl Jacks in
Thompson Falls school records for 1936 gave their son’s Hamilton. In 1931 they moved to W hitepine where they
name and[...]farmed, moving to Thompson Falls in 1937. In 1949 he
Myrtle died Feb. 8, 1956 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the accepted employment with the Bureau of Public Roads and
Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. lived in Neihart, DeBorgia, W hite Sulphur Springs, Lolo[...]ith burial Hot Springs and Merline, Ore. In July 1964 they moved to
Dec. 22, 1967 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. Missoula and resided in the El-Mar Trailer Village until his[...]lif., and Mrs. Clara Summer, Yakima,
was arrested in Spokane Falls and brought in at the instance W ash., and three grandchildren.
of a party who claimed to own a partnership in the ranch. Hattie died May 13, 1976 Pla[...]ried May
The said Goldberg having sold everything in the possession 17, 1976 in the City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 4
without the[...]before the next grand jury, bail set at $500 and in B. I. Gonder
default he was taken to Missoula Saturday evening in charge The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (547)[...]marriage license: Clara Good was born about 1891 in
holds a similar position at Plains.[...]and Mrs. C. G. Green arrived here on known in Thompson, and at present located at Paradise
Mond[...]ght operator here, but who is at present operator in the was raised in Thompson and is one of the many popular
office of[...]Merriman is young ladies of this locality.
in Butte visiting.[...]married. Their many friend in Thompson wish them a happy
Jong Gong was born J[...]and prosperous life.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ie (Preston) Good
immigrated to the United States in 1892 (8 Years ago) that David Pritchitt G[...]rs. Good was a graduate of the high school here
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]The young
that he immigrated to the United Stated in 1892 (8 years) couple are making their hom[...]wish them all happiness and success in the future. (Second
Bessie Good was born March[...]ude A. Bailey.
- Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - David and Mattie had[...]Aug. 13, 1936; 2] Orville Keith Sept 19, 1937.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Enos Charles Good was born in Richmond, Penn.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]Colorado; 3]
Sunday to join her daughter at Baker City, Oregon. Earl born Oct. 1887 Kansas[...]d was born about 1891 in Thompson, the daughter of Charles
The 1913 Thom[...]ed Jan 16, 1910 to
carpenter - Carl is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Eley D. Spencer at[...]rkinson was born Penn and her mother Sophia Friel in
See E. Charles Good.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (548)[...]y W illis and
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Good resided in Thompson Falls, Enos was now in the possession of W illis. (A large file and
Missoula Co., Mt. in Dec. 18, 1889. They were witnesses at finally[...]Judge John W . Leight and Sara Josephine In the 1900 census Mattie states that she is a farmer.
Blasser and noted that they resided in Thompson Falls. The Sanders County Ledg[...]905 - Mrs. Mattie Good of Deep creek was here
198 in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mont.[...]s W . Sunday to join her daughter at Baker City, Oregon.
Good of Deep Creek, 15 miles west of her[...]Good, of deep creek, brother of Geo. Good of this city, is in Thompson from Great Falls, will commence the erec[...]ec. 1894. at his trade in Thompson and vicinity.
The W eekly Montanian Ja[...]e new road 1918. (All the children were born in Thompson Falls except
across Blue Slide and on to[...]ert and maybe Ona.
completed, and it was probably in this enterprise that he Information from t[...]concourse of sorrowing friends. All Thompson join in Nebraska to I. J. Ross and Elizabeth A.[...]1910 Plains, Mt. by Rev. James Taylor,
condolence in their hours of bereavement.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in Kansas, where she will once more enter the patern[...]Mrs. Sophia Parkinson, is reported fast declining in health. The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. June 14[...]Birth of male to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Good.
Good was in Thompson last week preparatory to making Earl was elected to a term of six months as Grand Noble in
final proof on her homestead entry at Deep[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (549)[...]was born Sept 1859 Richmond,
real estate business in Missoula, and left for the Garden city, Northampton Co., Penn. to John Good and Rachel[...]His father was born in Germany and his mother in Penn.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Otis Coppedge “In 1887 the town had grown to such a size that George
of Camas Prairie arrived the first of the week, to visit her[...]ee Charter
W inifred died Oct. 1918 with burial in a Spokane members. - G. S. Good.
ce[...]Information from their marriage license # 89 in the
Influenza Epidemic - Mrs. Earl Good - W ord w[...]hite; 32 years of age born Richmond, Northampton,
in Spokane from complications following an attack of Penn.; now residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., Mt.;
influenza. Det[...]n Boonerville, Dallas Co.,
The deceased resided in Thompson Falls for a number of Iowa; now residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; daughter of
years during time her husband was engaged in the lumber Gordon Hoeye and Amanda Boto[...]Iowa to Gordon Richard Hoeye and Amanda Jane Boto
Th[...]learn of her death and extend their heartfelt in Ohio. Richard and Amanda were married July 21, 18[...]Shelby, Ohio. She came to Thompson Falls in 1886. Her[...]pt. 28, 1912 Plains, Dallas Twp, Dallas, Iowa; 4] Mary E. ca 1849 Iowa; 5]
Mt. to Earl C. Good and W inifred Ross. Hiram ca 1852 Iowa; 6] George ca 1853; 7] Fernando ca
Earlene married Charles E. Reed March 17, 1931 Polson, 1855 Iowa; 8] James ca 1857 Iowa; 9] Valerious (male) ca
Mt. 1858 Iowa; 10] Joseph W . Ca 1860 Iowa; 11] Ella Sept.
Information from her marriage license # 520 (538) in the 1860 Dallas, Iowa (James C. McGinnis); 12] Hester July
Lake County[...]. - Charles E. Reed of 1864 Boonerville, Iowa; 13] Riley L. ca 1866 Iowa; 14]
Polson, Mt.; white; 28 years 10 months 15 days old born Charles ca 1869 Iowa.
Lone Tree, Johnson Co., Iowa to John F. Reed and Annie George Good is noted in the local newspaper Oct. 20,
Mathison; he had bee[...]and all are rejoicing: men, at their big
residing in Polson, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (550)[...]s
page 3 col 1 - Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson or more has been a patient at the Sister’s hospital in
Falls, Mt. - George Good and Hattie Heoye.[...]ompound fracture of the bones of
Document held in the Missoula County Courthouse, his[...]with his outfit last night as reported in the Jan 25, 1906
part of the Thompson Falls Towns[...]Sanders county Signal.
ourselves to accept in lieu of cash in settlement with you for Sanders County Signa[...]provided said due bills or certificates are used in ranch is down the river near the Blue Slide.[...]eaves the trail when he once scents purchased in Litchfield, Minnesota. He weighed at 1,860
it and generally brings in his game. The first of this week pound and[...]’s brother J. W . Good of
and was given 60 days in the jail in Missoula. Kansas city is visiting him.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.[...], Mt. Dec. 14, 1900 Local News - canvass in his race for sheriff. Mr. Good is a strong
Mr. Ge[...]and iron worker and horseshoer. Mr. Good will put in a abiding as a citizen, as an officer[...]are making an extended visit with friends in Spokane.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (551)[...]rge G’s W ill Dated Feb. 4, 1914 notes that son
City, have been visiting with Mr. Good’s brother, Ge[...]n their Hester died 1952 and was buried in the Fraternal
way west they made a trip through Y[...]on Harry, who have spent the summer In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
here, left Sunday for their old home in Iowa. Mt. he is enumerated with his[...]rs.
Aug. 4, 1916 - front page col 4 - Another Hat in the Ring - Thomas Joseph Good
George S. Good has his announcement in this issue of the Thomas Joseph Good wa[...]any money order
probably as well known as any man in the county, having for $35 was found in the road on Tommy Good’s way to
been identified[...]t was
acres of land three miles northwest of this city developed issued at the local depot, Jan 23[...]of the largest, of not the largest apple orchard in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]the age of 27 years; that both parents were born in Going to Coast - Has Contract for Commissary W[...]al Harbor, W ash., and expects to leave in a few days for his
in Spokane about two weeks ago for an operation. The[...]n Prentice
Mr. Good was an old pioneer here and in Montana, having who will secure work either under Mr. Hoyt or in the woods.
come here when a boy. George as we all[...]manufacture and other timber used in war work and it is
He has hosts of friends all[...]been discharged from the army at Fort
W ednesday in the -eal cemetery. Missoula. Tom enlisted in the auto mechanics department
Mr. Good w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (552)[...]ding the State College as a W ednesday.
student in electrical engineering.[...]s on Coast - for that gentleman’s ability in that line of work.
Thomas J. Good, 66, of Vallejo, Calif., a native of Elgin Echo, Elgin, Iowa July 29, 1897 - Patents Issued -
Thompson Falls, died W ednesday in a Vallejo hospital after List of patents issu[...]tening
Mr. Good, a retired carpenter, had lived in Vallejo 23 device for envelopes.
years. He is survived by his widow, Pauline; two daughters, In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]as G. Utley, Los Angeles, and H. States in 1874 (25 years ago) and that he was naturalized;[...]25, 1932 Polson, Mt. Goodchild, dealer in General Merchandise, groceries,
and they had one[...]formation from their marriage license # 623 (644) in the W . E. Lindenborn, a surveying partner of[...]. 4 - Thompson Falls - Blanche Goodrich,
residing in Polson, Mt.[...]noted 1878 Illinois, his parents were born in Illinois also.)
Edward A. Goodchild was born De[...]land. Orie came to Thompson Falls in 1913.
1880 Federal census - Fair Grove Tuscola Co., Mi., page Orie had been married previously in 1899 and they had: 1]
127 A - Edward Goodchild 26[...]or General New York and her mother in Canada of English parents.
Merchandise and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (553)[...]ployed as
following: Orie Recter Goodwin residing in Thompson engineer at the power camp[...]r the Power plant; that he has never who lives in Billings shortly after the commencement of
served in any war.[...]- died Feb. 13, 1943 and was buried Feb. 15, 1943 in The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Tho[...]o Frances Beatrice Olson of
Percy was mentioned in the Claud Franck family history as Trout Cre[...]ge born Sask.
being a mine promoter. They met him in 1931 “Grandam Canada to Adolph Olso[...]Claude Jr., was born. She was the wife of in Thompson Falls, Mt., by Albert C. Rostram, Pastor[...]., Territory Friday
Lode Mine on Vermillion River in the fall of 1939. This May 20, 1887 - Co[...]aralytic stroke nearly a week since, and has been in a
Mine.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (554)[...]Local
worse early Sunday morning and he remained in an Interest - J. T. Ellarson has[...]he quietly passed clerk at the W ard Hotel in the place of Conrad Gotzian,
away. Deceased was born in Belfast, Ireland in 1830; had commencing his duties Saturday[...]onrad was a Charter Member of the American Legion in
daughter to mourn his untimely death together wit[...], accompanied by the family, for Christian
burial in the Catholic cemetery.[...]ing been sick but two Falls, has enlisted in the navy and left this week for Farragut.
days. This is the second death in the family within the past
six months. This troub[...]rn May 23, 1925 Bonners
sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Ferry, Idaho[...]enship papers Jan. March 5, 2003.
15, 1917 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls, Mont. Benny was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho May 23, 1925 to[...]James B., and Caroline M. Gould, who preceded him in
Jim Goss[...]915 Thompson Falls Polk He served in W orld W ar II from 1943 to 1945, serving in
directory lists him as a laborer - he is not listed in the 1917 the Philippine Campaign. After his stint in the Army, he
Thompson Falls Polk directory. worked in logging and mining. He will be missed by his[...]of Ajo,
M. C. Gossand joined the American Legion in Thompson Ariz., and Theresa Lorenze of Mullan, Idaho; brothers,
Falls in 1959: on his card he noted that he resided in Archie Tobiska of Moscow, Idaho, Joe Tobiska of Coos
Thompson and was working in the Employment office. Bay, Ore an[...]and Emma B. Conrad. Clayton Co., Iowa the son of John Lorenzo Gould and
The Thompson[...]ston, Flathead Co., Mt. -
one of the stockholders in the W oodlin Farms Co., arrived died June[...]09 Creston, Mt. (Eugene L. Haworth); 3]
Abernethy in working their farm east of town.[...]0, 1911 (Clifford L. Doyle); 4]
Conrad enlisted in the Army in 1918 receiving the rank of Mabel Ella born[...]Idaho; 5] Georgia
Private when he served 9 months in the infantry. He was Stella born[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (555)[...]t. Aug 22,
30, 1916 Flathead Co., Mt. with burial in the Fairview 1945 - Induction Notice to[...]ra died Feb. 7/8, 1946 Kalispell, Mt. with burial in the Thompson Falls, Mt. school records for 19[...]their four children and their birth dates.
noted in both cemetery listings)[...]James B. Gould died 1959 with burial in the Plains
Church. During the service Clyde Carr[...]s born about 1846 New York.
Curtis. Interment was in the Conrad Memorial cemetery. John mar[...]her
grew up here and on March 18, 1907 was united in marriage was looking after business in town on Monday.
to George Gould. They continued their residence in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]esday. Mr. Gould was circulating a
Gould had been in failing health for some time and passed pet[...]e establishment of a school near Vermillion.
away in Kalispell February 7, 1946 at the age of 55 years[...]s John D. Gould $350.
Georgie Gould, preceded her in death. Those surviving are 1920 federal c[...]still alive and that he is buried in TF.)
George married the second time to ____ Yen[...]John Thomas Gould was born Aug. 1878 Edgewood, Iowa
with burial the same day in City Cemetery, to John Lorenzo Go[...]Flathead Co., Mt.
Mrs. Gould died July 9, 1967 in Kalispell, Mt. Elizabeth Stephen[...]pringdale, John died Oct. 11, 1947 in a cabin on George Trueax’s
W a. to Ben Gould an[...]und brought on by
Robinson, Ark., where he served in the 24th Infantry his being des[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (556)[...]ettlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Burial was in the county plot in Plains cemetery, Plains, striking the door ca[...]Burial was in Missoula, Mont. (Not listed in Missoula[...]Dorothy Gouzene (One boy in W ashington D. C.; 2] Marilyn. (Verify this)
Al[...]& Annie (Daer) Grady resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Roger Grady was born Aug. 2[...]ah and Don were divorced, Beulah married the
1903 in Freeport, Ill., and moved to Montana in 1911 when third time to George Stipes.
they homesteaded at Roundup. They moved to Noxon in Donald Marvin Graham died Dec. 15, 1[...]last fall when they moved to Dec. 18, 1969 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont.
Thompson Falls. A daughter of the couple died in infancy. (Sec. 5 lot #3 block 17.)
Roger died June 1968 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]at 88 - Thompson Falls - Roger years service in the U.S. Army, died Monday at a Hot
Grady, 88, a resident of Thompson Falls, died in his home Springs Hospital.
W ednesday afternoon. He was born in Kenmare, N.D., Jan. 10, 1925 and
He was born Aug. 25, 1879, in Syracuse, N.Y. He married attended Thompson[...]ol where he was active
Annie Daer April 29, 1903, in Freeport, Ill. in sports. During W orld W ar II he participated in the battles
Survivors include his widow, nieces[...]ce, Rhineland, Ardennes and
He moved to Roundup in 1911, where he operated a central Eur[...]European Franican
homestead, and moved to Polson in 1934. He moved to Middle Eastern campaign medal with five bronze stars and
Noxon in 1946 and to Thompson Falls in 1962. the W orld W ar II victory medal.
The body will be taken to the W ier Funeral Home in Graham also served a year in Vietnam and was awarded
Roundup for services and[...]rvice medal with two bronze stars and the
Home is in charge of arrangements.[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the the City Cemetery. Graham is survived by a brother,
High S[...]s Graham, Domestic Science. Hospital in Spokane, where he has undergone surgery.[...]nty Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday May 30, 1913 -
Camp in town, of head injuries caused by falling a[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (557)[...]e was raised, her father being a prominent farmer in W . Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W . Graha[...]Thompson Falls, participated in a 100-mile training march
Mr. Monroe, the groom[...]n Falls, Mt. Sep 20,
recently filed. Her claim is in the vicinity of the flowing 1956 Thurs - Lo[...]Marine
The Signal joins with a host of friends in wishing them a corps and has been home for[...].
Information from their marriage license # 175 in the Janet Gra[...], Nebraska; white; 26 years of age working in the county treasurer’s office during the absenc[...]W hitepine while working for a short time in the county
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]ct. 2, 1935 - Janet Graham Makes Good
were united in marriage Saturday evening at the home of[...]department can help you secure a position in the business
James Graha[...]Janet married W ilbur J. Repeogle Dec. 23, 1937 in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec[...]ean b: June 18, 1947 Colfax,
winning sharpshooter in the Leatherneck magazine rifle W a.; 3[...], Id.;
competition. He was among the top shooters in the quarterly 4] James Chester b: Sept 1, 1[...]James; 2] Richard.
1954 Thur. - Arrives in Japan - Marine Pfc. James W . Julia[...]an W . Graham of Snider,
has arrived at Camp Fuji in central Honshu, Japan, for duty
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (558)[...]chie son of J. W . Graham Grandchamps in Sanders County, the family history has
Sanders[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thur. June been written in this section so as to not have it is each
21, 196[...]n a cross country solo flight from W illiams AFB, in according to the records in Quebec, the father’s name was
Arizona in a T-33 jet trainer.[...]itional advanced flight Montana and have died in this state.
training.[...]3, 1962 - The lieutenant, who entered the service in July Ambroise, Kildaire, Quebec, Canada: 2] M[...]Aug. 8, 1903 and was buried Aug. 9, 1903 in St. Mary’s
W illiam W allace was born April 4, 1923 (obituary noted cemetery, Missoula, Mt. In 1880 he was residing in Plains,
as born April 10, 1922) Bowbells, W ard C[...]Cook. He was there by starting his sons in the lumber business.
discharged Jan. 23, 1946 San[...]Grass Hill on the Canadian border, being buried in the older
W ally died Sept. 19, 1990 Plains, Mo[...]is is the newspaper article on his
Sept. 22, 1990 City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont. (Sec. remain[...]n
officiating. Shrider Funeral Home of Plains was in charge of of the saddle.”
arrangements.[...]hes on he pursued after the
where he participated in football, basketball and track, and Indians and his horses only to be caught in a Montana
held the school record for the 220 yard[...]t recovered until that spring. Dosite
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946. w[...]Lambert, a Blackfoot Indian and had
He then lived in Thompson Falls for many years, moving to {1}[...]born March 10, 1880 Fort Peck Reservation,
Plains in June 1988 to reside in the Clark Fork Valley Mont. or Maple Cree[...]oque (Chippewa/French) of W olf
He was preceded in death by his brother. Survivors Point,[...]d
include a daughter, Vickie Graham Cubie, Kansas City, KS, Aug. 22, 1931 in a car accident near Frazer, Mt.; (North
and a son[...]bove On the way over Bill lost himself in a fog and an Indian
sounding of this name applies to the individuals residing in (Nelson Grandchamp) made a circle around[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (559)[...]ntinel carpenter, building many structures in Thompson Falls,
for W m. W offord when the latter[...]1] Constant was born about 1852 Canada and died in
months sentence in jail and a $100 fine. - Same paper March Mineral County, Mt., Jan. 1872 in a mine cave-in. 2]
14, 1908 - Nelson Grandchamp, who is serving a sentence in Oliver (In the Missoulian Republic, an evening paper,
county[...]Oliver Grandchamp and Claim that He was Justified in so
Cascade, Mt.[...]lt the “Chief” campers for was murdered in a broil on a sheep ranch in Choteau county.
pickups in eastern Montana, only naming it the Chief after He was a young man and was born and reared in
they were not allowed to patent the name Grandcha[...]e engaged
Parade- Shelby - An old log cabin built in Sweetgrass hills in killing wolves on the Marias and had gone to town[...]o dispose of, which they sold, receiving
to death in a blizzard of 1886 is being restored on the[...]Toole, who owns the ranch his grandfather started in 1887, being told that it was spent on the wa[...]t more money. Oliver took his
replace rotten logs in the cabin with telephone poles. A new knife an[...]to his mother’s home
The cabin was purchased in 1887 from Grandchamps and procured a[...]ntenced for the
after her husbands body was found in the spring of 1887. murdered.)
So little[...]y, their
Benton carried stories about Grandchamps in 1887. only child. Alfred’s nickna[...]a small note attached that says - name
the storm in which Grandchamp perished.”[...]and his family returning to the family homestead in
ago at a point about five miles from his home at[...]n’t too sure of his living, but he survived and in 1910 he
death with saddle on and bridle on the ho[...]ntary school and went on to
considerable property in horses and cattle. He has a brother finish all[...]following has parts taken from an article printed in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (560)[...]s keeping for him.
his grandmother, Mary Doughty, in Radersburg and to spend Doris remained[...]Alfred returned to the University of W ashington in Cheney
It was not the easiest traveling in those days, Mary and to obtain a higher de[...]to Toston, Mt., the nearest station teaching in Columbia Falls, Mt. There he remained for 12
to t[...]the District.
Alfred spent many of his summers in Radersburg with his During a few of the[...]ove for the land and the way of of Colorado in Boulder and the University in Montana
ranching, but returning to Thompson Falls[...]chool basketball team for three years degree in administration from the University of Chicago,
and in 1925 was on the winning team. He also won third in Chicago, Ill. It was after this degree that Alfred decided it
the state in the high jump.[...]mber company out of Arlee. There were three camps in The next three years he worked with[...]olid bunk houses compared to some of those in which Senator W alsh years ago had a part ownership in.
other camps that only had tents. This was quite[...]lfred said
experience for a teenager to be thrown in with ‘rough’ men trains would often br[...]e next summer, after his junior year, Al remained in This lasted three years. Alfred was offered a position in
Thompson Falls and went to work for the local gar[...]as
Upon graduation Alfred worked for one year in the local acting Superintendent. From ther[...]ught for four years at “Old Park County High” in
to ladies shoes. It was a an excellent learning e[...]The next six year were spent teaching in Olympia, W ash.
for a career. That fall he went t[...]ing for the Riverside Ranch. Doris, hearing of an
in Ronan where he met Nea Doris Ross, his future wife.. opening at the Crow Creek school in Montana, about two
Nea Doris Ross was born 190[...]chooling at Geyser and her high the ranch in the experienced hands of Bob Harrison.
school at Thermopale, W y. She attended Coe College in W orking on the ranch gave Al the time to work on another
Iowa for a year. She also went to the Normal school at[...], and they he met Charles O. W illiamson in Idaho, the author of
had one daughter, Noel Sue b[...]to the same position Steele was interested in learning the trade and Grandchamp
this next year.[...]34 - Local Happenings - Alfred was featured in a book by Chase Reynolds called “Old
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (561)[...]561

Masters of the W est” that was published in 1992. Miss Mildred Near and Miss Eva Grandchamp are the two
In 1962, at the age of 55 years, Alfred took up the[...]from some office.
of the best ropers in the world, Bobby Harris of Gillette,[...]nd her.
teammate Bob Mosolo clocked in several 8-10 second runs Eva Rose married Oct. 14, 1933 in Reno, Nevada Mr.
during competitions. Stro.
In 1986 one of those memorable moments happen. Alfre[...]ght the Eva (Grandchamp) Stro died inin Thompson Falls and later
Horseman Magazine.” It[...]number of years.
teaching a horsemanship class in W yoming that he met and Later the f[...]operated near the
Alfred retired from ranching in 1987. ranch.
Alfred’s comment on aging is wrapped up in this She attended school at[...]Mrs. Bernard Allen, a niece Bozeman; Her sister-in-law
Nea Doris died of pneumonia in Townsend, Mt., on May Mrs. George G[...]Interment was in San Diego.
June of 2002 Alfred was interviewed[...](Doughty) Grandchamp
memory he had of the brother in eastern Montana, but George W[...]da
couldn’t remember his name, was that he died in a Prairie Co., Calif. to Joseph Grandchamp and Petronilla Ducharme.
blizzard. Two months later in a phone call with Rose, wife That fall,[...]trip east and then north, they arrived in Thompson Falls
Grandchamp was chasing some Blackf[...]le set up a mill at the mouth of
come to his home in Sweetgrass, Mt., up near the Canadian Ashley Creek.
border, and during the chase died in a severe Montana About 1900 the[...]bridge.
Edma was ten years old when she arrived in W oodlin Flats It was there that George[...]school teachers in Belknap.
(See Henry Garred)[...]youngest competent sawyer in Montana was here on Sunday.
Eva Rose Gra[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (562)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

accept a clerkship in the office of the auditor of Broadwater which[...]ngaged Miss Leona Duncan of the teacher in the pronunciation of the name and her reply
Helen[...]amp is Mary went to grade school in Radersburg, and high school
expected home this week from Hunter’s Hot Springs where in Townsend, Mt. After graduating she attended the
h[...]iends, and July 5, 1907 - Joe Grandchamp was in town on Tuesday. He
when he returned home accompa[...]r them with rice and at the family home, is in a very helpless condition. His left
offer their h[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in the W hite Pine district. They returned here on F[...]the Heron saw mill and is devoting his attention
in honor of the event was given at the Odd Fellows'[...]seems that while Miss Mary Doughty was engrossed in home. Mr. Grandchamp came up on Tuesday for a short
training the youths of W hite Pine in the intricacies of visit at his home here[...]set and these young lovers, after plighting faith in each Dec. 18, 1908 - Heron - Mr. and Mrs.[...]ars moved
The ceremony took place at 11 o'clock in the presence of last Thursday to Belknap.
r[...]index finger of the left hand, was in town from his home at
The groom is a young man[...]use that he will be able to have of the
position in a large mill near his home. The bride is so well[...]s of saving the finger at the
and favorably known in this vicinity that special eulogy by time of[...]Doughty of Radersburg, and has a host of friends in all Oct. 1, 1909 - Friends of George Grandc[...]but the fever is gone. (Abstracted)
she was born in, is the same one her son was living in, in George moved his family to Thompson Falls in 1910
2002. (Mary’s parents came from Vermont to[...]in, traveling from there to Salt Hartman.
Lake City, Utah by stagecoach, catching another stage coach[...]ter, Mertie, and four brothers, ran against Joe in the next primary election but lost. Alfred[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (563)[...]the Parkhurst Funeral Home.
Later George worked in the saw mill on Dry Creek that Mary G[...]1980 W hite Sulpher
furnished all the lumber used in the erection of the Spring, Mt. (Had[...], one was a screw
the Heron mill, is now employed in the same position at the driver that his fat[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. starting in the blacksmith shop and ending in the machine
July 7, 1916 - Candidates for electio[...]p. They were the ones George had used in his short time with
In 1915 (June) he entered the employ of what is now[...]lfred noted that ‘they were getting a
mechanic, in whose employ he was until last spring of 1946. little age on them.’
In 1916 the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory noted[...]d,
following: George W illiam Grandchamp residing in Montreal, Quebec had the following[...]) Ephigenie 30 years old; (children) 1]
machinist in Thompson Falls; married: wife Mary; medium[...]nsus # 32-32 First W ard Thompson Falls In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ls, Mt. Friday
plant and that he has never served in any wars. Sept. 1, 1905 - Joseph[...]Power company as chief Eddy to assist in setting up machinery for the new planing
mechanic[...]company. mill which is being installed in connection with Sen.
Except for the first few a[...]Donlan’s saw mill.
spent his entire lifetime in the western part of Sanders The Sanders[...]gnal Thur Oct. 29, 1908 - Homer
worth while place in which to live. Grand[...]be near their son Alfred, men are employed in the mine
and his family and also her brother Alfr[...]him and his
had a large land and cattle holdings in that part of Montana. family, Homer is listed as a carpenter - he is not listed in the
Mary and George moved into the same log house[...]Homer C. Grandchamp married to Estela Maud
active in many community affairs. Anderson.
George died February 12, 1947 in a hospital in Townsend,
Montana, with burial in Thompson Falls in the W ild Rose Joseph & Petron[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (564)[...]before me, M. J. McCutchan, a Notary Public in and for the
heritage.[...]ach individually -
career. His boyhood was passed in the town of his birth. In Known to me to be the person described in and who
the year 1864, when he attained his age o[...]ed the Isthmus and took another boat to the In W itness W hereof, I have hereunto set my hand a[...]1886 at 1:10 p.m. in the Miscellaneous Book B page 125 by
Joe and Pe[...]alls, Mt. partners and co-owners in that certain mill and water right,
Petronilla C[...]ite Deshaies (b: 1823). Her obligations in all matters not directly connected with said
pare[...]. Petronilla was one of a family of 20 children. (In they shall be jointly responsible. And if[...]hdate is listed as Oct 1854; and that she arrived in the the privilege to do so by offering to give or take any given
United States in 1880 (20 years ago). Her sister married[...]offer one way or other within ten days from the
In 1872 Joseph moved to Detroit, Michigan where he[...]rty within that time who will give more for the
In 1875 Joseph and Petronill with their two children, property, in which case he may accept said other partys
Nelson[...]10 years. In W itness W hereof we have hereunto set our hands and
In the fall of 1884 Joseph and his family moved to S[...]Dated August 2, 1886; Record August 3, 1886 in Book B
W oodlin at that time was covered with a[...]hley above.
Creek. The mill was unique in that it was water powered & a This Agree[...]d Nelson and a notarize form sent with in interest, one undivided half of said W aters toge[...]Missoula - On the W oodlin Saw Mill in said Missoula County, said Saw Mill
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (565)[...]o and does convey one half Eddy to assist in setting up machinery for the new planing
of said[...]n Grandchamp mill which is being installed in connection with Sen.
for the use (jointly with th[...]dump of said Mill or the was no longer in existence. The sawdust piles and flume and
point[...]were gone.
of furnishing power to run it. For and in consideration of the The Sanders County Ledg[...]ls, Mt. Friday
sum of five hundred ($500) dollars in Lawful money of the March 18, 1910 - page 3 - Jos. Grandchamp gave a dance
United States to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is and sup[...]oseph A number from Thompson were in attendance and report a
Grandchamp - W itness to[...]Belknap until his death
pronunciation of his name in French gives rise to several Oct. 12, 191[...]and asked if there was any and had resided in Thompson Falls for 35 years; that he died
mail fo[...]The postmaster looked Oct. 12, 1910.)
in the “G” box which was generally the way mail[...]his obituary The Sanders County Ledger,
delivered in those days. After checking the mail the[...]W 14 section; 21N township; 29W Born in the year 1843 in St. Ambrois, province of Quebec,
range Montana PM[...]y, Mt. his boyhood was passed in the town of his birth. In the year
Ten years later, after their arrival, this items was noted in 1864, when he attained his majority, he went to[...]rned to their native home and the son was married in the
served the Thompson Falls district for many y[...]lt. In 1874, Mr. Grandchamp, his young wife and two
Ab[...]coming to Montana in 1884 and settled in the vicinity of
Some time during this period Jo[...]Thompson Falls, remaining continuously in this section ever
Canada, (north west Canada) and another trip was taken to since.
Cape Nome, Alaska in 1900 where he helped build small Du[...]bus the unloading of the ships cargo. shown in the carpenter and wheelwright trade, he and his
He only remained in Nome five months before returning to son[...]Falls, Mt. Friday considerable success in saw milling. A lifelong Catholic,
March 31, 1905[...]ding several boats, one for E. Preston to be used in friends and acquaintances, honest in his dealings and
connection with the ferry and an[...]Jos. Grandchamp and dau., Eva left mark in their memories.
here on Tuesday evening for Aberd[...]t. Friday Mrs Nellie Nevoux, now living in W ashington, and Eva, the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (566)[...]of 1884 when
brother, Narcisse, also resides here in Thompson. they moved to Sanders co[...]of town. Later they moved to a homestead
Plains, in the Odd Fellow’s building, immediately followin[...]rday afternoon, and the remains were laid to rest in the living with her son Nelson in Los Angeles, Calif.
family plot. An unusually lar[...]n his immigration records, I think are the
others in his early years)[...]ways a devout Catholic and He was in Michigan in 1865, then to Cedar Creek, Mt.,
throughout her li[...]ollower of her and on to the placer mines in Murray, Id. Arriving in
faith. Thompson Falls in 1882.
Petroneil Grandchamp’s will of March 8, 1915 found in The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.,[...]u Eva all the rest, Nelson arrived in the United States April 25, 1864 from
residue, re[...]ale Recorded
she was residing with her son Nelson in Los Angeles, Calif. August 3, 1886 between N[...]th of Mrs. Grandchamp - responsibilities in the ownership of the saw mill at W oodlin
W ife o[...]County Settler Succumbs to Heart is found in the article of Joseph.
Failure Thursday - Mrs. Jo[...], 1901 for 116.98
at the home of her son, Nelson, in Los Angeles. The remains acres - Accession/S[...]cription: - SW NE 10 section;
the Catholic church in charge of father Donohue of Plains, 22N tow[...]ange - NW NE Quarter (lot 2) 10
were laid to rest in W ild Rose Cemetery. secti[...]nown all thru out carpenter.
this community. In the early days they lived on a farm east T[...]color of hair black and no visible marks. At
Born in Canada - Married in 1868 - Came to Sanders that time he signed his certificate of Naturalization as
County in 1884 - Petronille Ducharme was born near Joliet,[...]p Cornellier.
Quebec province, November 20, 1853. In 1868 she was Nelson, like his brot[...]excellent carpenter
married to Joseph Grandchamp. In 1875 they moved to and mill w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (567)[...]Uncle Nelson, was born on August 8th, 1849, in Joliette,
“Swiftwater Bill” lived for many ye[...]tory of 1911 lists him as a had no sisters. In 1865 he came to the United States, settling
carpenter. in Michigan.
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk director[...]amsey has purchased lots success. Arrived in Thompson Falls in 1884, making this his
12 and 13, block 3 in the original townsite of Thompson headquarters. He worked in his nephew’s saw mill, and for
Falls, with the[...]e and five of these brothers now rest in Montana soil.
Tuesday for Providence Rhode Island[...]ied.
with his sister and may make his future home in that state. His relatives, that were raised in this community were the
Enroute he will visit relatives in Montreal. children of his bro[...]who lived here many years. Nelson, now residing in Los
Dec. 12, 1913 - page 3 - DeCorneillier Nelson[...]ay from Providence, Rhode Island, here, in the employ of the Thompson Falls Power Company.,[...]ix months during latter two residing in Los Angeles, California.
which time he visited Mo[...]old when the family boarded a train for Salt Lake City, Utah
home property here to DeCorneillier Nelson[...]Nellie Neveux died at the age of 85 years in Los Angeles
back and is a carpenter - 1917 same. April 10,1965 with burial in Forest Lawn Glendale, Calif.
Narcisse was calle[...]uried Oct. 21, 1925 W ildrose California. In 1884 the family left California on a narrow
cemet[...]cate #377 gauge railroad for Salt Lake City and came north to this
notes that he died of gangrene of the left foot and that the region settling in the W oodlin flats section, two miles from
inform[...]Mt. The father operated a sawmill here in a vast stand of uncut
Thur. Oct. 28, 1925 - Obitu[...]on as a lad started “helping out’ at the
Ends inin the ranks of the carry in supplies to the mining camps.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (568)[...]ntana

Nelson and Rose Cagle (the Courthouse in Coeur d’Alene months at Grey’s Harbor[...]followed the mill wright business on the
3, 1893 in Hope, Bonner County, Idaho. Their witnesses[...]March 1876 W ashington to Charles Kagle in a day or two and when the work there is completed[...]will be shipped to Belknap and stored for the
In 1898 as an expert sawmill man of the time, he hel[...], 1909 - Mrs. Rose Grandchamp proved herself a
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]he stepped
Mt. (June 8) he stated that he arrived in the United States in on to the porch of her home near W oodlin, whe[...]tizen; attention was attracted by a coyote in the orchard that was
that he was a sawyer in the local mill and rented his home. attempt[...]Mrs. Grandchamp is entitled to the bounty the
In 1905 he bought the mill from his father and later[...]rated the mill until 1907. Rose is recorded in the 1909 Thompson Falls Polk
The Sanders Count[...]3.
June 1, 1906 - W hite pine - Mr. Cagle, father-in-law of Rose and Nels were divorced and[...]Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, who was also residing in Prichard at
July 20, 1906 - Nelson Grandchamp, th[...]stay. Aug. 15, 1913 - page 3 - Major Carver is in receipt of a
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]eb. 1, 1907 - Belknap - Nelson Grandchamp arrived in written at Hermosilla beach, Californ[...]ed at the age of 74 years near Superior, Mt. on
In 1909 he sold out and went to California, but a fe[...]neral services took place Saturday afternoon,
ran in the local newspaper about his return. - “The Sa[...]1, Edworthy officiated and burial was in the family plot in the
1909 - Nelson Grandchamp is home again[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (569)[...]569

Marie died in 1971.[...]s Mr.
that he is 42 years of age that he was born in Canada East, as and Mrs. Harvy Cloyd and the fu[...]in one of the local cemeteries.
Pete was a placer[...]h dates.
and his partners pooled their daily take in a poke. One of the Sanders County Independent[...]miners stole it only to be tracked down at Cedar City, where Thompson Falls, Mt. - A. W . Grant, wh[...]year, having bought the
He spent a lot of time in Frenchtown with many of his old Christie[...]rm, is doing
friends who immigrated from his area in Canada. considerable line work f[...]Sylvia Grant is the new assistant at the
9, 1903 in Saint Mary’s Catholic cemetery, Missoula.[...]ed. They are expecting to take up their residence
in the state of Montana and the Idaho district, died[...]n
The deceased was 63 years of age and was born in house in the west part of town, now have an improved piece[...]d, before they moved here, lived at Stevensville,
in placer mining on varying scales ever since.[...]er for 23 years. John Grant,
He came to Montana in 1864 and spent some years in the telephone lineman, who with his famil[...]across the river, is her son-in-law.
For the past 10 years he has lived in the vicinity of W illiam died May 13,[...]rothers, Joseph and Nelson, the May 15th in the Riverside Cemetery, Stevensville, Ravalli
lat[...]Alta died Dec. 8, 1973 Plains, Mt., with burial in the
latter’s illness.[...]id “Dave” Harvey Grant was born Aug. 4, 1916, in
Alexanders W illiam & Alta F. (Cloyd) Gran[...]to Fort Missoula, Mt., where he later served in the 116th
Alexander married Alta Fay Cloyd Dec.[...]Olive was an elementary teacher when she arrived in

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (570)[...]r a got Feb. 15, 1907 - S. S. Grant, foreman in charge of the extra
a job ‘manning’ a local o[...]) One member, Joe
64, Thompson Falls, died Monday in a Missoula hospital. Campenalli died by falling through the ice.
He was born Aug. 4, 1916, in Stevensville to Alexander The Sanders C[...]r II he served as an Army here while in charge of the work on the water works, made a
medical corpsman with the 41st Sunset Division in the South host of friends, departed on Sunda[...]d on Monday
Olive J. Fiskum and he were married in Plains March 14, having concluded their wo[...]W illiam Ward Grant
Lumber Co., retiring in 1978 after 32 years of service. W illi[...]et Memorial Gardens W illiam enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS
under the directio[...]Bill died Sept. 11, 1943 Salerno, Italy while in the service
Olive died Jan 1, 1988 Thompson Fal[...]S. M. Grant. also missing in the battle in the Mediterranean theater of
The W eekly Montan[...]e 3 - Fred Grant, war, possible taking part in the invasion and bombardment
an old time union pr[...]position of Lead waiter at the American boy in every way. Besides his parents he is
Thompson.[...]corps in New Guinea and a sister, Mrs. Robert Saint of[...]M. 1943 - W illiam W ard Grant was reported in September as
Grant of Thompson Falls, paid Missoula a visit W ednesday missing in action. Mr. and Mrs. A. W . Grant of Thompson
to[...]a bomb.
Cady and Henry Schwitzer August 13, 1894 in Thompson W illiam W ard Grant was b[...]Stevensville, Montana. He attended grade school in
The W eekly Montanian Nov. 10, 1894 page 3 - Mr[...]School. The Grant family moved to this community in 1933.
friends hope that her sickness will be of s[...], at sea, off the Island of Malta
build a cottage in Thompson this fall. in company with companions also killed in action. At the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (571)[...]randson!
W ard, a few months prior to this action in which he was “She has gone home, but[...]wrote a letter to the Ledger which was published in Funeral services for Alice were held Feb. 1 in St. George,
which he mentioned that he took part in the invasion of Utah. Graveside services[...]an W illiam W ard
Grant, who was killed last fall in naval action in the Charles Otto & M abel (Lamber[...]Charlie enlisted in the Navy Oct. 21, 1943 and was
Mrs. Grant also[...]emaker, Ca., where he
her son Dave, now stationed in New Guinea, enclosing his served as a Hosp[...]was discharged Jan. 19, 1946 Shoemaker, Ca.
been in the Pacific battle area for two years and has engaged Charles and Mabel were married March 11, 1944
in two major campaigns against the Japs.[...]Information from their marriage license in the Sanders
Alice ‘Connie’ Constance Granth[...]Falls, Mt.; 16 years of age,
They were residing in Superior, Mt. born W in[...]8, “left
this life” on Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, in St. George, Utah, at Florence[...]Otto Grantham and Sophia Gaumer.
April 27, 1928, in Logansport, Ind. to Otto and ?Sophie? Fl[...]appiest when Florence and Otto were living in Martin City.
they were around.
Even in poor health for many years, her kindness and love[...]July 25 1946 San Diego, Ca.
found joy and courage in her family and faith. Kenneth[...]Rosetta W yant March 15, 1956
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion; son, W hitep[...]ayne R.; 4] Kathleen Rosetta.
Paul and Lloyd; son-in-law, Ralph Hogan; and grandson,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (572)[...]railroad.
day Saints here and followed by burial in the Columbia Falls In January 1963, Lenny joined the U.S. Navy and left[...]awn Cemetery with military rites. He died June 12 in boot camp in San Diego, Calif. He was stationed in Japan
Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside, Calif. then Sa[...]able to return home to
He was born June 8, 1925 in Plentywood to Otto and Thompson Falls.[...]s family with his wife
Sophia Grantham. He served in the Marine Corps during Alvira (Hopkins)[...]March 15, 1956 he married Mamie Rosetta W yant in Lenny worked a number of jobs before[...]oved to W ashington state
moved to Vista, Calif., in 1980. where he work[...]Morton Moose Club, he
Mr. Grantham was preceded in death by his parents, three enjoyed hunting,[...]W ashington and Oregon coast, working in his yard and
He is survived by his wife, Mamie[...]d
Pendleton, Calif.,Pat Roger Grantham, stationed in cooking oysters. Most of all Lenny en[...]was born. March 20, 1945 step mother-in-law Ruth Hopkins of South Carolina. Six
Sandpoint[...]Darlene of W oodland, Shane Kenney of Yuba City, Calif., Christina
born May - Aug. 26, 1983 Evaro, Mt. with burial in the City Kenney of Ariel; Samantha Aron of Randle; and[...]3] Arlene (Keeney); 4] Lenny was preceded in death by his daughter Anina
Anina; 5] Tad.[...]o Paul Hopkins and Nellie May. Jones, father-in-law Paul Hopkins and mother -in - law
Her step-mother was Ruth.[...]honesty, strong work
June 19, 2004 Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson ethics, the ability[...]Memorial contributions are greatly appreciated in lieu of
Falls City Cemetery in Thompson Falls, for Leonard flowers.[...]O.
(Lenny) Grantham, age 59, who died at his home in Box 134, Glenoma, W as. 98336.
Gleno[...]an Co., Mt., to Otto Grantham and Sophia
20, 1945 in Sandpoint, Idaho. As a child, Lenny attended a[...]roughout 1952 Clinton, Mt., buried March 2, City Cemetery,
Montana in Martin City, Glacier Park, and Hall, before Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 1 lot #8 block 2)
finally settling in Thompson Falls, where Lenny and his “S[...]July 28, 1980 and buried July 31, 1980 in the Thompson
As a young boy, Lenny worked in the woods after school Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. ( sec. 11, b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (573)[...]- at the Henry L. Day Medical Center in Silverton. Following
Smokey Grantham - Missoula -[...]nder the direction of Shoshone Funeral
Day Saints in Missoula for Lloyd W ilson ‘Smokey’[...]Mr. Grantham was born March 11, 1921 in Indiana. He
causes in a parked vehicle on Interstate 90 at the Bearmouth spent most of his life in Montana. He moved to the Osborn-
exit east of Mis[...]W allace area in 1968 and drove cement truck for Zanettí’s
He[...]he son of Otto Concrete Co. Before retiring in 1980.
and Sophia Grantham. He attended school and[...]High School. He was a was stationed in the South Pacific and was at Pearl Harbor
sawyer and also worked in various occupations throughout Dec. 7, 1941, when it was attacked. He was discharged in
Montana.[...]Survivors include his wife, Arva, at home in Osburn: two
Missoula; two sons, Verne and Ross Re[...]Falls; Connie Kirby, Pablo and Iris Koterba,
was in the Thompson Falls Cemetery. Outlook, Mont. He was preceded in death by his parents,
A memorial fund has been[...]Gaumer. (Delphia) Cass Co., In., to Thomas W ilson Grantham and
May married Cl[...]0
Information from their marriage license #1256 in the Logansport, Ind. and had 10 childre[...]elvin Ind.(Otto Leitz/Lietz of Martin City); 9] Iris (Donald
Grantham.[...]27, 1941 at Fort Missoula, Mont. into Falls in 1936 during a time when eastern Montana was
the Army. He was placed in the 11th Field Artillery experiencin[...]; 2] Thurman
W hitelash were married at Salt Lake City, Utah. At present 3] ½ bro. W illiam Shuey[...]on of Camden,
they are carrying for their brother-in-laws stock and ranch in Ind) 5] Stella (Keesey) all of Logansport, Ind.[...]4] Roy Ashbell born Mary 1, 1887 Carroll Co., In.; 5]
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]les W illiam b: Aug. 16, 1894 Delphi, Carrol Co., In.; 6]
1988 - Melvin Grantham Obituary - Osb[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (574)[...]tana

Otto’s parents and grandparents lived in Delphi Carrol Co, Falls. He was a veteran of W[...]Co., B&B Manufacturing, the town of
Charles back in Indiana. T[...]Otto died Dec. 5, 1964 at the age of 73 years, in Survivors include his wife, Iva, Thompson Falls, four
Thompson Falls, Mont. Burial was in the City Cemetery, sons, Russell, Columbia Falls,[...]1 - Charles Thompson Falls, Paul, Martin City, and Floyd.
Grantham Rites Held W ednesday - Fune[...]Outlook, Florence
conducted W ednesday afternoon in the Church of Jesus Leitz, Martin City, Mae Corcoran, Columbia Falls and
Christ of Latte[...]Baker of Plains. Burial being cremated.
was in the City Cemetery under the direction of the Shrider[...]alls resident Ivah E. Grantham, 74, of
Burial was in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont. Anaconda[...]Thompson Falls City Cemetery. Her cremated remains will
This is a portion of her obit., the rest is inserted in the be placed on her son James Stephens’ grav[...]courageous battle with cancer.
afternoon in the LDS Church here for Mrs. Solpha She was born as Ivah Enzy, April 12, 1929 in Libby. She
Grantham, 78, who died Thursday in a Hot Springs hospital. lived most of her life in the Thompson Falls area until
Elder Charles Baker officiated and burial was in the City moving to Anaconda in the mid 1980's. She attended school
Cemetery, under the direction of the Shrider Funeral Home in Thompson Falls, and in her adult life was a homemaker.
of Plains.[...]and Sophia Gormar. Ivah was preceded in death by her son James; husband,
W illard was i[...]d sister, Naomi
sent to Ft. Lewis, W a. He served in the 124th Quarter Sizemor.
Master Bakery[...]Homes, Anaconda.
W illard married Jan. 17, 1958 in Thompson Falls to Ivah
E. (Dubia) Jensen, a divor[...]hompson Falls, Mont. and
was buried Nov. 29, 1977 City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,[...]. Thurs. Dec. carpenter - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
1, 1977 page 6 col.[...]on the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
Tuesday afternoon in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery for directory as F. Gravelle.
W il[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Thompson Falls who died in his sleep Saturday morning. March 24, 19[...]rpenter at the power camp,
Funeral Home of Plains in charge of arrangements. left Tuesda[...]for Salmon
Mr. Grantham was born March 1, 1915 in Logansport, City, Idaho, where he has employment.
Ind. and married Iva Dubia Jan. 17, 1958 in Thompson

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (575)[...]Seattle, a daughter, Mrs. George J. Syer,
Officer in the Army.[...]s, Mt. Feb 18, He moved to Salt Lake City from Butte in 1907 where he
1942 - Bob Racicot and Jack Graves[...]son, Ariz. Neither of the boys knew the other was in Thompson Falls. He retired in 1951 and moved to Missoula.
training so it was a[...]Montanian Jan. 12, 1895 page 3 - Mike City, Utah to Bert Booth Gray and Jennie M. Rew.
Graw[...]lected treasurer of the women’s Athletic
winter in Thompson.[...]he
Bert B. Gray was born about 1874 Davenport, Iowa, his national psychology fraternity with a chapter on the
father was born in Penn and his mother New York. Mont[...]Gray was selected vice president at a
Bert is in the 1895 Iowa State Census, W ashington, meeting held at a park in the Rattlesnake Valley W ednesday
Poweshiek Co., Iowa. It noted that he was born Scott Co., of la[...]’s athletic association at the annual
Rew (born in New York) and Clara E. (born Illinois[...]on, Union, W ayne the Florence hotel.
Co., Iowa page 267D.- Melville W . Rew, farmer, 44 years of[...]35 for several years and has been active in the department.
years of age born Ill, her parents born in Ma.; children: 1] Elizabeth married June 13, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt.to
Ruth A. 10 years of age, Iowa; 2] Jennie M. 6 years of age George Sayatovich. (George J. Syer).
Il.; 3] Albert W . 3 years of age Iowa.). Information from their marriage license #1122 in the
1930 federal census #34-34 School Dist #2[...]o George Sayatovich
is a farmer; has never served in any wars. and Rose Marie Pop[...]and twins, after a years of age born Salt Lake City, Utah to B. B. Gray and
visit at the B. B. Gray r[...]avath W akefield.
Jenney died 1948 with burial in the Graves Creek The Sanders County[...], when
7, 1960 page 2 col 7 - Former Rancher Dies in Missoula - Miss Elizabeth Gray become the[...]s father at the piano, Mr. B. Gray.
Burial was in the family plot at the ranch.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (576)[...]ith his father’s truck.
The bride was attired in a gown of yellow silk crepe, and He collided[...]were conducted
luncheon was served to the guests. In addition to the bride’s Thursday morning in the Beck Funeral Home here for Glenn
parents the[...]tion
Spokane on their honeymoon. They will reside in Missoula followed.
this summer where they have employment in connection Mr. Gray was born in Plains April 11, 1921. He received
with playgroun[...]rk which is being instituted his education in Plains and lived there for about 20 years
there.[...]ill be at the Big Fork at the sergeant in Guam and Hawaii. For the past two years he had
be[...]Mrs. Thelma Roddy, Moses Lake, W a., and
Hamilton in a few days, where she owns a home and[...]21 Plains, Mt. to Percy to assume a position in the office of her brother-in-law, W .
E. Gray and Sarah Lu Ellen Coe.[...]n: 1] Renaldo; 2] Sherri; 3] Gray a copyist in the clerk and recorders office.
Audrie.[...]Friday
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders Jan. 3, 1908 - W . E. Nippert[...]ously latter announced that his sister-in-law Miss Maud Gray will
married - married to Myrt[...]y married - married Jan. 29, 1945 not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
Pl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (577)[...]old The family was enumerated in the 1900 federal census in
acquaintances here the early part of the week.[...]urs. Aug. 29, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
In Stella Hermann’s memories written in 1945 about those Interest - Ray Greeley of Salt Lake City, Utah who left
living here in 1884, she noted that the Greeleys first came[...]accompanied by his charming young wife. In this nearly
Greeley just managed things, but his[...]r Mr. Greeley went to to make his way in the world, great changes have taken
mining and th[...], Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, as in his boyhood days. Mr. and Mrs. Greeley are tourin[...]is now a resident of Thompson country in their car and are enjoying it immensely. Mr.
Fall[...]ast. Greeley’s Greeley’s mother is buried in Thompson Falls. ---visit and
Theatre is of a different class from those usually found in locate her grave was one of his reasons fo[...]f the solid, wide awake business men of Salt Lake City.
Sept. 16, 1887 - County Board - The appointment[...]mpson township,
upon his filing a sufficient bond in the sum of $2,000. Alex Harol[...]Larson and Maude Sullings.
In a letter Dan Herriott wrote to his wife Ara, he t[...]Kelly and Betty Jean Nelson were married in 1947,
bible, offered a prayer and another committee was prepared obtaining their marriage license in Lake Co., Mt., but being
with a few songs. In his letter this is what he wrote: (His married in Thompson Falls.
sermon) “The scenes today prese[...]ur midst one of Thompson Falls, married in Thompson Falls.
our fairest flowers. Mrs. Sadie G[...]h, 1890. Kelly joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
She leaved to mourn her loss a husband, two sons[...]eatly to be respected by all who he served in the Navy from Aug. 31, 1945, signed out from
knew[...]ent of Green died W ednesday, August 20, in Lewiston, Idaho of
Thompson Falls who arrived here in 1884 and who at one natural causes. Funeral services were held Monday in
time held the office of justice of the pea[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (578)[...]hompson Falls, Montana

many years until a fire in 1968 claimed the building that That life[...]arted
Kelly and his family left Thompson Falls in 1970 although working at the local courthouse as a county clerk, while
he continued to own property in the area. Kelly went on the Road Selling mutual funds to farmers in
He was born Heron, Montana, June 28, 1927 and[...]family prompted a move to Vancouver, W ash. In the
later adopted him and his brothers. Kelly lat[...]Spirit Lake, Idaho.
Lake, Idaho, where he retired in 1979. Betty and Kelly s[...]oyed gardening, spending time on the lake,
Nelson in 1947. He had an unshakable belief in himself that fishing, and hunting. From a li[...]to. He was well outdoors while living in Montana, they now gave that same
respected by his[...]In December of 2000, with their declining health, Be[...]Ron from California provided care and support. A
in Montana and spent his retirement years enjoying l[...]Kelly is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty in Aug. 27, 2004, Betty Green went to be[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. Cemetery in Spokane, W ash.
9, 2004 - Betty Jean (Nelson) Green was born in Aurora, Betty is survived by her siste[...]f Lewiston, and Ron Green of Tracy,
was also born in Aurora, May 16, 1935. Betty grew up C[...]andchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
living in Illinois until she was 13. In 1939, due to a need to
find work, the family move[...]Charles G. Green
there living in a converted one-room coal shed in St. The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]ius. The next move was to Thompson falls, Montana in March 13, 1908 - Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Green[...]Betty graduated from Thompson Falls High School in the depot succeeding B. I. Gonder who[...]and due to the war effort, started nursing school in position at Helena.
Bozeman. The following[...]a Friday
Betty and Kelly bought a little house in Thompson Falls April 9, 1909 - A 8# boy was[...]lists him as a
Diane was born may 13, 1953. Then, in November of 1957, telegraph operator for[...]local depot, has purchased two lots, 27 and 28 in block 73
Life included raising kids and horses[...]there.
country living. Betty worked as bookkeeper in the family The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]ontana
mercantile business; she was very involved in the Eastern Friday Nov. 12, 1909 -[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (579)[...]to midnight and C. G. Green will work the In the fall of 1930 I started school in Spokane Valley but
“graveyard” shift from mid[...]e so already living with them, working in their store and going to
willingly rendered by th[...]h of my baby boy, Merlin. Mrs. C. G. In 1934 we, (the Henry Larson family), moved to
Gree[...]Thompson Falls, Mt., where I started school again in the 4th
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]3 - Merling, the 16-month-old child of time in the store, and cooking some of the meals. Maude h[...]turday morning of fallen on the sidewalk in Spokane, broken her knee cap, and
cholera infantum, after a sickness of several days. Funeral was in the hospital for some time.
services were held at[...]Dec. 1942 I passed Aviation Cadet exams in Spokane, and
conducted by H. C. Schultz, and the remains interred in was to report for active duty at the com[...]W ild Rose cemetery. Little Merlin was a favorite in year. I graduated May 13th, boarded t[...]sed universal the 14th and was sworn in and shipped out to Salt Lake City
sorrow.[...]After a couple weeks training I woundup in the Hospital
Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Miss Eglant[...]head injury in a simulated Beach Head attack, was knocked[...]ds below. Francisco and arrived in Hawaii Dec. 7th, 1944, flying down
However, he[...]Air Force on
as though there was only one chance in a thousand, but he Morotai, where I flew 37 combat missions. In May of 1944 I
was game enough to take that one ch[...]nothing flew with 16 new pilots breaking in their crews. August of
could have saved his life, as he was practically in the center 1945 I flew to Manila and then by sh[...]was transferred to San Antonio where I completed
in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]Virginia Elizabeth (Hill) Green put in for a discharge and was released.
George Grant[...]924, Heron, Mt., Earlier when stationed in Calif., I met a very nice young
to Green and Flor[...]brother, who was a
The Green family was living in Heron and in 1928 the sailor, and was very ill in Oakland Navy Hospital. I arrived
family moved to[...]e garden, selling to Escort back to his home in Torrence, Calif.
the local merchants and even sen[...]ays I proceeded to Fort Lewis for a
Larsons store in Heron.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (580)[...]ginia Elizabeth Hill and I were married Nov. 10th in 1943 - Mr. and Mrs. Henry Larson received[...]Gerald Green, had been missing in action since September
1948 I was on recall fo[...]Gerald was a turret gunner on a bomber stationed in the
new man hired to take my place in the store, and then a stand Aleutians.
down a[...]his return home, he would not tell how he had
In the Spring of 1952 I was in V. A. Hospital at Fort escaped. His comm[...]er, W ash.
my orders for recall to active service in Korea. Sanders County Ledger,[...]iler house. Gerry was born June 25, 1919 in Aregard, N.D. He
Dropping the family off I depart[...]air graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1937. W hen
lifted to Tokyo.[...]our assignment and we were enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was trained as a Mitchell[...]leutians Campaign against Japanese
National Guard in Montana. h[...]t down and then forced to
I again started work in Larsons & Greens and settled into a divert to[...]n!! of W ar in Tashkent (Siberia), Russia from September 1942
In the fall of 1956 as a Captain I took command of a[...]icient personnel, because of the small population in APTO Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars; 1 Service[...]ars; Good Conduct Medal; Gerry returned to the
In the spring of 1964 while working in the store I states and earned his Pilot’s W ings in Bakersfield, Calif. He
sustained a back injury which required selling my interest in was Honorably Discharged from the Army Air Corps in
Larsons and Greens. By the fall of 1964 I had recovered 1945 and returned to the family business in Thompson Falls.
enough to complete a course in finance and went to work for W hile in Montana, Gerry was an avid outdoorsman with a
a M[...]ster of Thompson Falls Masonic Lodge #70 and a
In 1979 I left W &R and joined Foster & Marshall, a[...]s Inc.
coast Brokerage Firm and opened the office in Billings as In 1969 Gerry moved his family to Vancouver, W ash.,[...]was employee-shareholder at Linnton Plywood in St. Johns,
and finally Solomon Smith Barney. Ore, until he retired in 1980. W hile in Vancouver, he
July 1984 I retired as a broker[...]ontiguous 48 states.
Fort Missoula, Mt. He served in the 3008th AAF BU In 1992, after 50 years, he was recognized and award[...]he Prisoner of W ar Medal for this W W II service in the 11 th
(turret gunner). He was discharged Oct.[...]Gerry was preceded in death by his daughter Carol Ellen
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (581)[...]581

Filippini in 1998. He is survived by his wife of 57 years,[...]ried man with two children, has
Ruth Anne at home in Vancouver, W ash.; daughter Collen enlis[...]vice is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 22 at 3 in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
p.m. at Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel in Vancouver, Irvin W . Greene joined the American Legion in Thompson
W ash. Viewing is scheduled for Tuesday from 9 a.m. t 5 Falls in 1921 through 1927. His card noted that he resided in
p.m., W ednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from noon W hitepine, Mt.; 1938 he was living in Tuscor; 1952
to 3 p.m. at the funeral chapel.[...]to the Shriners Burial was May, 1957 in the City Cemetery, Thompson
Hospitals for children or the[...]- Local 1957 Thurs. - Green Participates in Navy Exercise - Jackson
News - W illiam Patram an[...]41 the cruiser, USS Helena, participated in a striking force training
first three days of las[...]the latest and most modern tactics in air and guided missile
The Sanders County Ledge[...]1, 1906 - Harry Green has opened up a barber shop in replenishment operations. (Mother is Pat Ga[...]nspring Gleanings - January 16 - James Green blew in
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists hi[...]He said it was
with T.B. Green - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson some cold here, but mu[...]feeding.
following: Harry Greene residing in W hitepine, Mt.; 26 Sanders County Sig[...]single; medium height; medium hospital in Missoula, threatened with blood poisoning from a[...]Information from their marriage license # 209 in the
Herman Edward Green was born to ____[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (582)[...]largest vote of any candidate with opposition, in the recent
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Fri[...]ing the colors, the Co.
Capitola Chapman of Camas Prairie were united in marriage Commissioners have promised me that they will appoint in
W ednesday morning by the Rev. Father Casey of Pl[...]he a woman shall be the chief deputy, in accordance with my
groom owns a fine ranch. The S[...]During my term in office I have gained many friends, and
Elizabet[...]ninety-nine out of one hundred tax payers in Sanders County
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]candidate to succeed himself, has enlisted in the marines.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]rings, the Their only child will be placed in a comfortable home while
new county assessor is a[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. in the marine corps at Missoula last Saturday, and w[...]. 22, 1917 - Local Items - F. J. Guffler of Camas Prairie to be physical fit to join up with the “d[...]uty assessor close up his business affairs in the next ten days and will
and is now assisting M[...]oy hunting big
following: James H. Green residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; game and never lets[...]uly 5, 1956
To the Tax Payers of Sanders County In resigning my Thurs- Fort Lewis, W as[...]aking. Attendance at the camp is in conjunction with his college
I have had the mat[...]but it has been just recently that my in the United States Army reserve.
business affairs[...]1958 page 5 - Lt. and Mrs. Kerry Green arrived in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (583)[...]born June 29, 1925
The couple was married Aug. 28 in Coeur d’Alene. Thompson Falls,[...]rragut, ID; USS Cavalia
W ashington State college in Pullman last spring. (Subdivision[...]14 Arnigard/Amigard, ND to Clayton was in the submarine service part of the Navy, and
Ed. G[...]while home on leave, he met Doris. She was in Thompson
Henry A. Larson and Maude Sullings.[...]married Oct. 2, 1945
married to Tackett?? living in Spokane, W a.; 2] Jo born Thompson Falls[...]dren: 1]
Dec. 8, 1941 married to Elson and living in Reno, Nev. Cheryl (Ed Freed of Thompso[...]rried to Almeda Ellis Lake of school in Fairview, Montana, the family then moved to
Noxon[...]Ridgefield, W ash., where Doris worked in the shipyards
Montgomery Co., Kansas to W alter V[...]. W itnesses: to be near the relatives in Thompson.
Mrs. Stanley Lake and Mr. Gerald Green.[...]of Thompson Falls for many years, retiring in 1980. He also
Kansas, the daughter of W alter V.[...]an a television repair business for several years in
Phil and Almeda left Montana and his part in the Larson’s Thompson and was instrumental in establishing the
store to drive truck.[...]Clayton joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
buried in Mountain View cemetery, Auburn, W a.[...]he resided in Thompson Falls; that he ran an Electronics and[...]TV Repair Shop; that he served in the Navy from June 25,
The Sanders County Indep[...]Doris died March 8, 1986 Missoula, Mt.
well known in the western part of the county where he has[...]lls, Mt. Thurs.
paying his respects to the kaiser in a way that was distasteful July 14, 1994 page 7[...]July 4, 1994, at St. James Hospital in Butte.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 10, 1918 - front page col 2 - Did Not Mr. Greene served in the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Service
Hold Green -[...]d before Justice W . for many years, retiring in 1980. Clayton also ran a
E. Nippert Tuesday eveni[...]television repair business for several years in Thompson
been examined, it was decided that the e[...]rict court and he was He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Greene, in
therefor released.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (584)[...]g.
Earl W alter. Greene was born April 22, 1896 in This will now be done, but in place of the blue star a gold
Glenwood, Minnesota[...]Greene and Mary Ellen one will be used in recognition of his supreme sacrifice for
Hand.[...]Evelyn Greene
not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]llen Hand.
following: Earl W alter Green residing in Thompson Falls, The Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]man for the Thompson Falls Power Co.; in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
single; m[...]nday Harry married Carrie Lantz in 1977.
morning, having been turned down owing to d[...]rl Greene joined the newly formed American Legion in 7, 1996, Harry Greene born June 7, 1928 in Thompson
1920 and that is the only year noted on[...]er Greene.
Earl W . Greene died Oct. 27, 1918 in the Vancouver W orked for Northern Pa[...]rracks, W ashington, with burial October 30, 1918 in the then worked for Consolidated Freightways in Porltand, Ore.
W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Later lived in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.
Sanders County Independent Ledger Oct. 31, 1918 Front In 1977 he married Carrie Lantz - long survivor list in
page Col. 1 - Earl Green - Death Claimed Another[...]Leon Howard Greene and Gertrude
having left early in the month for limited service. He had Matt[...]vate service, and this was conducted at the grave in the The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk director[...]with T.B. Green - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson
according to the ritual of the[...]following: Leon Howard Green residing in W hitepine, Mt.;
Earl W halen, all members of the[...]air.
and he has lived practically all of his life in this vicinity. Leon married Gertrude E. Matthews Oct. 13, 1923
He worked one summer in Thompson Falls at the Thompson[...]Information from their marriage license # 677 in the
one sister. Two brothers are in the service; Harry at Camp Sanders County[...]t. - Leon
Lewis, W ash., and Irvin at Camp Dodge, Iowa. H. Green of Kootenia, Idaho; 24 years of age born Oshes,
W hile his home is in reality at W hitepine, Earl had[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (585)[...]d - married Tom married Mary Ellen Hand in 1887 and they had the
Oct. 13, 1923 Thompson Fall[...]April 22, 1896 Springfield, Minn; 5]
Father born in Canada of English parentage and her mother Leon Howard, Feb. 3, 1897 Oshes, Minnesota; 6] Evelyn
born in England.). Gertrude was a sister of Rolland[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in the Thompson Falls cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]t Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Green is still in poor health.
W ed. Nov. 13, 1935 - mother’ s pe[...]arried the second time to John E. Eichert Feb. in town on W ednesday to arrange to make final proof in
15, 1943 Sandpoint, Idaho.[...]Mrs. M. E. Greene is listed in the 1909 W hitepine Polk[...]also of
Mary trained to become a Nurse as noted in this W hitepine were up as witnesses[...]totally
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders destroyed by fire Friday aftern[...]ton to Jack McGrath and Stella Green came in from the yard and found the ceiling in flames
W eir - he had not been previously married[...]ertrude Matthews - contents were saved and in 20 minutes the entire house and
she had no[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (586)[...]hite Pine Saturday to support; single; tall in height; medium build; gray colored
and have rente[...]amily. They will live here the coming school year in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]sts him as a insurance this summer. W hile in Havre he took the
rancher - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk examination for[...]d him for appointment.
Those living with Thomas in 1915 where: 1] Leon Howard; The Sanders Co[...]en and little son left W ednesday for Fort Dodge, Iowa, is well qualified for the work and will make[...]for the young men of that city.
Mary Ellen died 1933 W ildrose cemetery, Thomp[...]ars, 4 months, 3 days. W ith burial Feb. 11, 1934 in the Lucile Greenwood
W ild Rose cemetery in Thompson Falls, Mt. (Death certif. # Lucille[...]4 col 1 - Miss Lucile Greenwood will
but retired in 1930). t[...]4, 1934 - Mr. T. B. of the Normal course in a high school of the middle W est.
Green Died. -[...]She also has had two years of experience, one in a
1861, at Chicago, Ill, and passes away February 7, 1934; Minnesota rural school and one year in Butte.
lacking just a week of being 73 years old.[...]alls, Mt. Thurs.
He was married to Mary E. Hand in 1887. To this union Aug. 30, 1917 - page 7[...]Evelyn Turk.
Mr. Green moved to Sanders County in 1902, and since Fred & Dor[...]rn June 29, 1918 Quenamo, Kansas.
He was buried in the cemetery at Thompson Falls, Mt. A. Fred married Dora Carlson March 14, 1955 in Superior,
N. Brooks of Trout Creek officiating.[...]980 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial
He is listed in the 1919 newspaper banner of serving in the pending.
Army in W orld W ar I.[...]born April 22, 1887 Franklin, family home in Thompson Falls, are pending under the
Neb.[...]Mt. Thurs. Greeve was born June 29, 1918 in Quenamo, Kans., where
Feb. 15, 1917 - Local Items[...]grew up and attended schools. He came to Montana in
of the school at Heron, was a business caller at[...]55 and was married to Dora Carlson March 14, 1955 in
house Tuesday. Superior. He has been employed in the construction business
The Sanders County Le[...]e; a
spent several days the fore part of the week in Thompson. son, Larry, Topeka; three daughter[...]W orld W ar I draft card noted the Osage City, Ks., Melva Smith, Topeka, Thelma Knight,
following: James A. Greenwood residing in Heron, Mt.; 30 Ottawa, Ks., and Fred[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (587)[...]ls Polk directory - he is not listed W e are in receipt of a communication from C. W . Griffin
in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory. who is working temporarily at Coeur d’Alene city, Idaho,[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory. M[...]the past three months assisting in the office of the forest
The 1913 Thompson Fall[...]m - he is service at that place.
not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]known as the Norton Drug company, situated in the building[...]orators.: Dr.
Grenough, the unhappy wanderer, was in the city this week. F. K. Lewers, R. H. Bushnell, C.[...]ove mentioned gentlemen and Ray
lone wanderer was in the city W ednesday. S. Conger cons[...]9 Kansas. registered pharmacist placed in charge.
Fred and Dora had: 1] Freddie (dau) mar[...]ed at $20,000, divided into
W orthy. Freddie died in an auto accident and Bruce married 1200 shar[...]l lines of goods as are
Fred died Jan. 21, 1980 in Thompson Falls, Mt., burial usually carried in the drug business. It is the intention of the
was Jan. 27, 1980 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, compa[...]in the county.[...]Claude married Helen Feeney Dec. 31, 1912 in Thompson
The 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory[...]Information from their marriage license # 160 in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]white; 27 years of age
sold lots 10, 11,12 and 13 in block 47 in the original born 1885 W alkerton, Burb[...]y of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 27
this property in the near future. y[...]n Falls, Mt. by B.
will leave for Coeur d’Alene City, Idaho, Monday. The V. Edworthy[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (588)[...]sister
page 2 col 4 - Plains Items - Last Friday, in the clerk’s and went with her to Moscow,[...]two terms as county Griffin, who has been in the forest service for the past seven
superintendent of schools. The groom is said to be chief of years in this locality, resigned his position on July 1st, to
the forestry service for Montana and a gentleman worthy in engage in private business. He is succeeded by Carl M.
all respects to merit the prize he has succeeded in winning. Stevens of the Missoula office, who[...]will acquaintance here.
go to housekeeping in Thompson Falls. The marriage will Mr.[...]Cabinet forest reserve in the fall of 1912 and has not only a
The Sanders[...]he good of the service. Perhaps no
She was born in Pennsylvania but her parents soon after reserve has been better managed or is in better shape to cope
removed to Iowa, where her education was received at the[...]y
Northwood schools. She later graduated from the Iowa State arising than is the Cabinet reserve.[...]been done under the able
supplemented by a course in a training school and a year’s management of Mr. Griffin. He was here during the 1910
work at the Iowa State university. Following several years of f[...]pe with forest fires and what
teaching experience in the schools of Iowa, she came to great care must be taken to[...]and to handle them
Montana and has been a teacher in the Plains schools for after they are onc[...]ears. She holds a state teachers certificate from Iowa foot of it - and knows what it is to rough it[...]has a corps of associates that are hard to excel in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]job, and a
superintendent of schools, were united in marriage Tuesday big one, too, this forest[...]rs. Dwight H. Near. He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
J. K. Dwinnell of[...]ss Mildred Near. in this city, left yesterday for Butte where he will enter the
The bride was dressed in a gown of cream while messaline mercantile[...]business of J. C. Leary, who has been in the mercantile
The bridesmaid wore beaded chiff[...]fine trade. Everybody wishes him success in his new line of
The happy couple left on train[...]. Their county. Mrs. Griffin will remain in Thompson Falls for a
host of friends wish them ma[...]led to Everett, of the week to join her husband in Dillon, where they will
W ashington, Sunday, by a message that his father was not reside in the future.
expected to live. Mrs. Griffin is in receipt of a letter from The Sanders[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (589)[...]589

engaged in the grocery business at Dillon, arrived in town terms, member of the Senate three term[...]siness matter. Mr. Griffin He was involved in Banking and in 1872 was a dirctor of
has disposed of his business in Dillon and is preparing to three banks. He was largely engaged in wholesale grocery
enlist in the new forestry regiment just forming in the business.
expectation of being sent[...]Griffin has (Chauncey built a house in St. Paul in 1883, residing there
accepted a position as teacher in the schools at Arlee. only four years, m[...]leted a freight warehouse this week and Glidden &
in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]two barbershops, B. F. Grigsby
at the N.P. depot in place of Frank Baker who resigned. - and C[...]chair shop in the Norton building, one half of which they[...]es
page 3 col 5 - Married - both parties residing in Thompson The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]liam C. Griffith dispatcher in Spokane.
W illiam Griffith was born February 2[...]ved his office to Thompson and will soon move his
in Thompson Falls, Mt. family. L. B. Grimes, clerk in Mr. Bradley’s office, has also
He served in W orld W ar I from Sanders County, Mt. On[...]Norton Grimm was born Oct. 31, 1939 Orofino,
1979 in the Bonner General Hospital, Sandpoint, Id. He wa[...]Thompson. River - Dexter Grimm has enlisted in the Navy
on Monday, December 3, at 11:00 a.m.[...]- Dexter Norton Grimm, son of Mr. and
Obituary in the Bonners Ferry Herald Thus. Dec. 6, 1979.[...]recruit in the U.S. Navy at Missoula.
C[...]an and they had the
Chauncy W . Griggs was born in 1832 Ct., of English following childre[...](Lawrence).
Chauncy left home in 1851 for Detroit, Mich. From there Lorra[...]hurman was born Nov. 26, 1942
he went to St. Paul in 1856 where he married Martha A. Pendleton, Ore., to Arthur Thurman and Elinor Colf.
Gallup in 1859.[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
In 1861 he enlisted in the 3rd Minnesota infantry and was March 25,[...]Falls area resident, passed away at his home in Sagle, Idaho,
Col., and finally to Cornell by 186[...]Dexter was born to Ralph and Elizabeth Grimm in
Back at home he was a Member of the Hous[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (590)[...]uated valedictorian of Thompson Falls High School in
He was raised in the Orofino area and began playing guitar Tho[...]each other and their music. The spent
Plains area in 1954 and then to Thompson Falls in 1958. much time playing guitar together and are best known as
Dexter met Lorraine Thurman in 1959, and they began members of the Pl[...]ork for her sons. She had an irreplaceable
played in several bands during his lifetime. He and Lorrain[...]greatly missed and never forgotten.
In 1965, Dexter began his auto body career with Jim[...]rimm of Ponderay,
Cullen. This formed a direction in life, not only for him, but Idaho, Kevin Grimm[...]ldren, Karmae Grimm, Kevin J. Grimm, Patrick M.
In 1991, Dexter and Lorraine moved to Sandpoint, ID,[...]Ginny Morgan of Arkansas.
and mechanical repair) in Sagle in 1995. Daughter, Tia, is a Lorraine was preceded in death by her father, Arthur, and
supervisor at Your Dollar Store W ith More in Ponderay. her husband Dexter.
Dexter cou[...]Ralph Grimm
family and friends. W e take comfort in the fact that he is Ralph Grimm ws married to Elizabeth and they had the
now in a far better place.[...]nieces and cousins, both house this spring.
in the Thompson Falls and Orofino, Idaho areas.[...]c. 13, 1895 W . D. Griswold
Dexter was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and brought in $75 worth of fur from his three weeks trapping in
Elizabeth; a brother, Harringar and two sisters,[...]on on W ednesday and received a severe
March 11th in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]erates a very pretty place just east of town, was in town on
2006, in Sandpoint, Idaho.[...]easured less than five inches
W hitepine Cemetery in Trout Creek. A public memorial in length.
gathering was to be held at 7 p.m., Satur[...]report that W illiam D. Griswold had
Long Bridge in Sagle, Idaho.[...]ee-quarters
Lorraine was born on Nov. 26, 1942, in Pendleton, Ore., of a mile east of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (591)[...]true friend and one that the community will
home in his usual good spirits and apparently enjoyed his[...]In his garden tract he has a good crop of vegetables[...]panied by her children and her sister and brother-in- mark his last resting place.
law, Mr. and[...]illiam Griswold died Sept 8, 1906 and was buried in the
place for vegetables. Mrs. Moser stepped into[...]sty examination The probate records held in the Sanders County
for signs of life, but discove[...]Frank Martinez W . Groat was born Nov. 1865 in Ohio to
assisted by others who had been attracted[...]Steve Groat and Nancy. His parents were both born in
prostrate body was picked up from where it had fa[...]he 1880 federal census, Bluffon, W inneshiek Co., Iowa
found, the opinion prevailing that death had not[...]ndications pointed to the conclusion that born Iowa, father born NY.; 2] Frank 14 born Iowa, father
Griswold had arisen as usual and after eating his breakfast born NY; 3] Lenna 11 born Iowa, father born NY; 4] Stella
had washed the utensils and cleaned up the room. 8 born Iowa, father born NY.
Everything was in order and on the back porch was a sack He married Clara in 1890/91. They had 1] Frank Roy born
full of potat[...]n his arrival about 1 her parents were born in New York.
p.m. Saturday, he arranged to have the body removed to the In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]897 Central Point,
selection. The burial was made in the public cemetery on the Jackson Co., Orego[...]tlawn Memory, Salem, Oregon.
d’Alene excitement in 1884. For a number of years he Esta died July 21, 1986 Salem, Oregon with burial in
followed mining. Later, his eyesight failed and f[...]on Coach Fatally Injured - Richard Gronlie,
lived in Louisiana and was about 56 years old.. Lik[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (592)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

sustained in an automobile accident Saturday evening.[...]re also involved with the hotel business in Milton. It was either
driving east on the highway near the rock spur in the Eddy just before the family moved to Mi[...]ke screen from a Northern Pacific freight In the 1880 condensed Federal census enumerated the[...]ce and neck. He Missouri, his parents born in Ky.; wife: Mary 35 years of
lost a considerable q[...]e his injuries age, born Mo., parents born in Ky; children: 1] W illiam H.
could be attended to in Thompson Falls, and in spite of 18 years of age, Ore; 2] Nancy[...]e Ore; 3]
every effort on the part of the doctors in attendance, he Ulysses J. 15 years of age[...]B. 1 year of age, Ore.
body was shipped to Valley City, N.D., where his parents Mary and Denni[...]souri, his Falls, Mt., and is buried in the W ild Rose Cemetery,
parents being born in Kentucky. Thomps[...]5] Robert E. Lee June 4, 1869 and living in Cut Bank, Mont., in the early part of 1900.
(family information believes Lee was a sheepherder in James had one known son, Asa
W yomin[...]ckson & Lucretia Katherine (Emerich) Groom
burial in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 8] David Holtz Dec. 12,[...]W hen his parents moved to Thompson Falls, Mt., in the
W illard Garred of Des Moines, Iowa, states that Mary early 1880's Ulysses[...]W alla was evidently the address, although it is in Ulysses died 1920 with burial in the W alla W alla
W ashington state and the wedding took place in Oregon. Cemetery, W alla W alla, W ashin[...]Kate died 1947/1948 and was buried in the W alla W alla
wedding, it is possible that th[...]nstead of Dennis. -
the name Dennis is carried on in the grandchildren of the[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (593)[...]f grade school age.
George died 1949 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, George died Dec. 11, 1949 burial was in the Thompson
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 1 plot #[...]Anna died 1953 and was buried in the Fraternal cemetery,
Ivan Gros was born abou[...]Lewis, W A. for his basics. He was placed in Co A 131st
Larchwood, Sanders Co., Mont., to Geor[...]previously married - lookout this week in the Thompson Falls ranger district:
married March[...]Mont.
Ivan Gros died 1974 with burial in the Fraternal Cemetery, Sanders County Ledge[...]Falls were held Friday in the Shrider Chapel in Plains with
C. C. Grosbeck[...]day conducted by Lone Star Lodge 33, IOOF in the Fraternal
Oct. 11, 1907 - C. C. Grosbeck was in W hitepine between Cemetery in Thompson Falls. IOOF members serving as
trains lo[...]Harrison. He was born May 27, 1912 in Larchwood. He[...]married Clara Maplethorpe May 16, 1973 in Missoula.
George & Anna L. (M cLain/M cCain)[...]Ore.
Anna L. born 1873 W ashington, father born in Indiana and
mother in Ohio.[...]k directory lists him as a
carpenter - not listed in the 1917 directory. foreman - not listed in the 1917 directory.
1930 federal census # 124-1[...]oves and Millvia.
immigrated to the United States in 1888 and is a naturalized The Sanders County[...]9 - Owen A. Groves, a son of T. D.
that he served in the Spanish-American war. Groves, arrived here last evening from Kimball Prairie,
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Fa[...], Thompson, Montana Friday
Monday to break a bone in his wrist when cutting limbs July 30, 19[...]thru the hand. came here from Kimball Prairie a couple of months ago to
Sanders County[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (594)[...]The Gruber family was residing in Thompson Falls at the
Thomas was born about 18[...]as married Millvia and their children were listed in
the 1880 federal census. ( 1880 French Lake, W ri[...]ton, W ash. with burial
Thomas came to Montana in 1882 arriving here in July 9, 2004 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Thompson in 1890. (Dates taken from his 69's birthday[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Marvin
article in Sanders County Ledger Friday may 23, 1913.)[...]h his son at Kimball He was born May 1, 1947 in Thompson Falls to Edward
Prairie, Minn.[...]as been confined to his bed at the family home in Bremerton, W ash.
the home of his daughter, Mrs.[...]He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by
The Sa[...]nd
says it is too cold there for him after living in this fine Hayden; and two brothers, James Gru[...]him as cook
grew weaker until death came. He was in his 71st years and for the W ard Hotel - not listed in the 1915 directory.
was a native of Ohio and came[...]drew & M ay (Redden) Guenther
Mrs. Norton of this city, a daughter in Dakota and a son in Andrew Guenther was born Oct. 1868 in Germany.
Minnesota. He was an old soldier and was highly respected Andrew came to the United States in 1885.
by all who knew him.[...]es not want to
Minnesota, where it will be buried in the family lot. sell it and it is presu[...]ects soon to present it to
W . B. Smith, a son-in-law, accompanied the remains. his wife as[...]ft. The boys say he is on the
The Ledger joins in extending sympathy to the relatives of matrimonial market.
the deceased in their hour of sorrow.[...]owing Mt. states that he is a laborer in J. F. W inn’s saw mill. He is
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (595)[...]were representatives of Camas Prairie farmers attending
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. July 6, 1900 page 4 col 1 - court in our city this week. Both of these gentlemen are
Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls - among the first settle[...]. 22, 1917 - Local Items - F. J. Guffler of Camas Prairie
Frank was inducted into the Army Oct. 17, 1942[...]deputy assessor
Mont., after basics he was placed in Co. A 79th Infantry Tng and is now assisting Mr[...]h.
Frank A. Guenther joined the American Legion in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Thompson Falls in 1944 and remained a member until 1966. Apri[...]d the following: Frank A. Guenther of Plains, Prairie came Monday to join her husband, the deputy
logging; wife Kathryn B.; 1945 resided in Hot Springs; 1951 assessor.
Grand Canyon, Ariz[...]scharged June 5, 1943 Camp Roberts, Ca. He served in completed his work as deputy assessor and[...]definitely made.
Frank worked in the lumber industry and lived at Snider Th[...]Aug. 16, 1917 - page ten - Perma - Camas Prairie - Fred
Frank died April 29 1975 of a gun shot w[...]ith ashes buried consideration being $2,000.
in Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.. Mr. Howard Guenther[...]school during the
were conducted Saturday morning in the Shrider Chapel at winter. Mr. Guffler w[...]o died from a affairs on his ranch at Camas Prairie.
gunshot wound in his chest at his home at Snider sometime T[...]t, W ash.
lumber worker for many years and served in W orld W ar II. The Sanders County Independ[...]was self inflicted. Camas Prairie. Mr. Guffler has completed his work in the[...]Fred J. Guffler Camas Prairie drove in early Tuesday morning to have some
Sanders Coun[...]k done.
Local News - Frederick J. Gufler of Camas Prairie was in Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thomps[...]ad. He has Thur. Aug. 11, 1921 - Camas Prairie - Fred Guffler, clerk of
about 30 acres in crops and when the rain started up he wore the local school board, was in Thompson Falls and Plains
a broad smile.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (596)[...]- Mrs. Etta Knox and Paul Guillaume were married in Mrs. H. E. Racicot of Thompson Falls and H[...]of the Peace, A. L. Anderson. Mrs. united in marriage at the bride’s home by Rev. Father W m[...]e belonging to Mrs. Margaret was given in marriage by her father.
Letterman where they will[...]he present. Mrs. Robert H. Racicot, sister-in-law of the bride, was the
Etta M. Guillaume died Oct. 27, 1982 with burial in the Matron of honor and Emil Gulseth, cousi[...]Paul died May 1983 and was burial May 14, 1983 in the
Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]asper E. Guinard residing in the Forest service housing. He had the following[...]14. At Parks, AFB, he will receive field training in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Gummer of Thompson Falls, is serving in the Far East at the[...]Alice D. Guinard died Oct. 27, 1982 with burial in the Richard Gummer
P[...]following: Richard Gummer residing in Thompson Falls,
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]Thompson Falls Man Gets Best Possible Gift; A Normal
Lucian married Ali[...]rs because of a malformed
Lucian was found dead in his car Nov. 26, 1953 near Clear heart, cheri[...]that of a normal life.
He was buried in the county plot in Plains Cemetery, An unnamed Seattle su[...]he donors.
Alice died March 1, 1959 with burial in the Plains Brother Next – A brothe[...]same corrective surgery in the near future, through the[...]en Frank Gunderson, 20,
1] Ben died 1976, burial in Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt., 2] Thompson Falls[...]oward & Jeanette Guldseth In the youth’s pocket was his life savings[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (597)[...]Dec. 13, Frank Gunderson’s abnormal artery was cut Providence were the donors.
and the two ends were sewn shut inin the near future, through the
ducius arteriosus.[...]In the youth’s pocket was his life savings of $140[...]ch
Dale Arthur Gunderson was born Feb. 19, 1950 in failed to close normally at birt[...]$140.
Dale married Candy W hitehead in Thompson Falls, Mt. No Charge — B[...]Dec. 13, Frank Gunderson’s abnormal artery was cut
cancer came to a peaceful end in Kalispell Monday, May 27, and the two ends were sewn shut in a delicate piece of
2002 encircled by family and[...]s the same affliction. Their
will be cremated and in due time family will release his mother[...]e
ashes on Cougar Peak west of Thompson Falls and in father is crippled with arthritis[...]same road soon.
Gunderson Feb. 19, 1950 in Kalispell, Mt.
Dale loved to share his love for[...]grew up with his parents managing Gambles stores in Gary married Betty Jean Myer and they h[...]ie).
from the University of Montana with a degree in forestry. Betty Jean Myer was born Jan[...]l Myer and ___ ___.
Candy W hitehead were married in Thompson Falls, while Garald joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls,
Dale worked several years for the[...]National his card noted that he resided in Thompson Falls; he was a
Park.[...]merchant; he served in the Army with the 294th AAA
Dale was preceded in death by his father Gary Gunderson. Searc[...]and
He is survived by son Adam Gunderson, who is in the Navy; was discharged Jan. 15, 1946 s[...]re held Monday, Aug. 20 at First Christian Church in[...]Betty was born Jan. 29, 1922 in Denver, Colo., to Mr. and
Frank Gunderson was b[...]Mrs. Russell Myer. She attended grade school in Lakewood,
The Daily Interlake, Kalispell, Mt. D[...]Colo., and graduated from Lakewood High in 1940. She and
Thompson Falls Man Gets Best Possible Gift; A Normal Gary John Gunderson were married June 22, 1941 in
Life - Seattle - A young Montana man, who had bee[...]Denver, Colorado. They moved to Eureka, Mont., in 1947,
doomed to die within five years because of a malformed where he worked in the Gambles Store. They moved to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (598)[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
Gambles Store for several years. The[...]- George Andrew
own and operate the Gambles Store in Thompson Falls, Gunther; white; 31 years of age born Remlingen, Bavaria,
retiring in 1978. Germany to George Gunther and Margart W ole; now
In 1983, the Gundersons moved to Milton - Freewater, residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt. - married to
Ore., wh[...]fice. Betty was Lucinda Foster; now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co.,
a member of the Milton -[...]dden was born about 1878 New Burnside,
many years in Montana. She was especially proud of her J[...]oyed by
Mary of Lakewood, Colo.; daughter and son in law, Susan the power company for some time[...]of Milton - Freewater, Ore., and their known in this part of the county.
sons Jason (Heather) and daughter Lenae and Jody and wife - not listed in the 1917 directory.
Alicia and daughter Amara. She is also survived by son and
daughter in law Douglas and Connie Gunderson of[...]George W . Gunther of Germany.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary, and a George an[...]May 23, 1913 - page 3 - Victor Seward was in from
Thompson Falls Power Co - not listed in the 1917 directory. Belknap Saturday, accompani[...]Chicago. Mr. Gunther for 30 years in the grocery business in
Gerald & Patricia Guner[...]Gunther Illinois; served in W orld W ar I; farmer - ranch.
The Sanders Coun[...]Thurs. George joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
Nov. 29, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Miss Franc[...]sistant to following: W . G. Gunther residing in Thompson Falls;
Miss Lekevitz, the nurse a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (599)[...]orge W . Gunther was 80 years of age. He was born in of cattle to Spokane Monday
Chicago in 1858. He married there his wife Mrs. Mary Hess[...]here.
The Gunther farm in the west end of Sanders County is Mr. Gunther was born Feb. 6, 1889 in Chicago, Ill., and
recognized as one of the finest farms in the county. This came to Montana in 1913, residing on a farm near Trout
farm was conv[...]a wilderness of timber by George Creek. In 1917 he was inducted into the armed forces and
Gu[...]ved during W orld W ar I. He returned to the farm in 1919
The children surviving are: Mrs. H. G. Van[...]of Missoula and Adolph Gustafson of this city. This is the
Gertrude died July 1961 with crem[...]first application for naturalization made in this county under
services.[...]lls Polk directory lists him as clerk for
morning in her home. the Thompson Falls Mercantile Co. - not listed in the 1917
She was born April 19, 1885 in Chicago. She had spent directory.
her working life as a stenographer and clerk in Civil Service.
Survivors are a brother, W illi[...]Alameda, Calif.; Mrs. Julia MacKaye, San in Thompson Falls, Mt. 1946 and remained a member un[...]1950: his card noted that he resided in Thompson Falls; he
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Shrider’s was working for the Forest Service; he served in the Army
Chapel with the Rev. Donald Tigges, Plai[...]Snelling, Mn. Serial # 0-437347.
Both sisters in Calif. came for the funeral services and left
yes[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Bill served in the Army during W orld W ar I as a Corporal June 5, 1914 - page 3 - M. Gustafson arrived here Saturday
in the 20th Squadron, 2nd Prov. Regiment, ASA[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (600)[...]M ax Haas
quarantine by order of Dr. E. D. Peek, city health officer. It The Sanders County Ledger,[...]as felt at disturbing the peace. Thirty days in the county jail was the
first because of the fact[...]disease, but with the epidemics that have existed in other will be occupied by F. J. Hackett as[...]arest relative: Mrs. Jesse M. interest in the Palace barber shop to H. A. Buhrmester, who
G[...]on where he
Mary Eddy was born about 1878 Nevada City, Nevada has property interests.
Co.[...]Minn.
He was not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk He wa[...]1914 in Thompson Falls, Mont. His body was returned to[...]W illiam P. Gwinn
Cornelius G. Bradshaw in Aug, 24, 1889, along with[...]Harold married Laura A. Hadley January 6, 1934 in
and 18 - township 21N - Range 29W .[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (601)[...]pt. 18, 1899 Paw A fire was reported in the early morning of Aug. 16, 1952
Paw, Van Buren[...]4 (Arthur burial Aug. 17, 1952 Thompson Falls City cemetery,
Holten Seager); 5] Harry b: Dec 31, 188[...]anklin Hagerman, 52, formerly of Forsyth, in Thompson Falls. He
Pertuch); 11] Harriet b: Jan.[...]urned to death early Saturday morning, August 16, in a
Gibbs); 12] Robert Thomas b: April 24, 1909 d:[...]s out
1971 ( Porter). (All the children were born in Van Buren of town visiting an ill relative.[...]ber 23, 1899 at Paw Paw,
CG’s parents arrived in Montana October of 1908, Michigan. In 1917 he married Miss Olive Barrett in Fort
homesteading north of Orinoco, Mt. His father died Dec. 26, Morgan, Colorado. In 1936 he moved from Forsyth where
1930 Miles City, Mt. with burial in the Forsyth Cemetery, he was reared to Thomp[...]ills.
Cairo homestead on 320 acres Jan. 5, 1917 in Rosebud In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Orval
Co., Mt. out of the Miles City Land Office, Aliquot parts E of Kent, W a.; Jo[...]ly, W ash. Sunday at the Methodist Church in Thompson Falls. He was
children: Pamela and Cheyrl) dec ; 5] Richard Jerald buried in the Thompson Falls City cemetery. (Sec. 1 lot # 6
(Jeannie children Patri[...]oppers were so thick, they were eating everything in George Hagerman and Olive Aletha Barrett.
sig[...]ois; 2] Larry; 3] Darla.
Harry was already living in Thompson Falls, so in that year
they arrived at his home.[...]Harry Hagerman was born Dec. 31, 1888 Van Buren
in Rosebud Co., Mt., recording out of the Billings L[...]s school records 1937/1940 noted their In 1909, he came to Forsyth and was married to Elva[...]as Rheta M. born May 7, 1928 (W illiam Jahnke).
in providing food for her family, besides wha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (602)[...]rch 16, 1898; 4] Oliva Aletha Lead Thou” in sign, accompanied by Hazel Cook as pianist,
Sept.[...]ren: 1] Janice Ann
Harry homestead on 160 acres in Rosebud County, Mt. on (Charles Roy ‘Ch[...]); 2] Sherry Lynn
Nov. 7, 1917 with the recording in the Miles City Land (Tom Benton - son W illiam Clark a[...]ett and daughter Elissa Marie, Tanner
with burial in the Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thompson John & Kelly John of Li[...]May 5, Association of the Deaf convention in Livingston. Both were
1962, at the family home in Thompson Falls. Hagerman had students at Montana School for the Deaf and Blind in Great
been ill since undergoing surgery about a year ago. Harry Falls. They have lived in Thompson Falls since their
and Elva would have ce[...]Thur. July 26, 2002 - Golden Anniversary.)
today in the LDS Chapel with President Don A. Simmons[...]mmunicated with his
President Don Simmons will be in charge of the services and fellow workers wi[...]ren so that the two could converse in conventional sign language
County, Michigan to Ca[...]Chat.”).
In 1909, he came to Forsyth and was married to Elva Edith died Feb. 19, 2006 with burial in the Thompson
Luisa Barrett on July 5, 1917. Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
In 1920, he was employed as a laborer by the Norther[...]n - Montana & Missoula Obituaries Sunday,
Pacific in eastern Montana and transferred to Thompson[...]6 2006 - Edith V. Hagerman - Plains - Edith
Falls in 1922. He was later promoted to section foreman an[...]ohnson Hagerman passed on to her Heavenly
retired in 1953 after 33 years service with the railroad. As[...]ark
resident of Thompson Falls he had been active in local Fork Valley Nursing Home. She died of natural causes.
affairs and served on the city council. He never grew tired of Edith was born in Missoula on March 11, 1922, to
expressing his lov[...]He was a member of Johnson. Edith grew up in Missoula, and she often told
the Church of Latter[...]She first attended the School for the Deaf in Boulder and
Pentecostal Church of God speak at hi[...]ttended the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind in
Two brothers, Tom, (Colstrip) and Bill , Yakima[...]yrtle Hagerman, Spokane, Harriett Gibbs, in June 1940, Edith made her home in Seattle and worked at
Medford, Ore., Jenny Eddy,[...], John J. Hagerman, at a Montana
Burial will be in the Thompson Falls City cemetery under Association for the Deaf convention in Billings. They were
the direction of the Shrider[...]married at the First Lutheran Church in Missoula on July 28,
Alva \Elva L. died at the[...], 1993 1951, and they spent their honeymoon in Yellowstone
Plains, Mt. with her burial Mar 4, 1993, in the City National Park.
Cemetery, Thompson Fal[...]0 block 11). The couple made their home in Thompson Falls, where[...]was deaf, she had a
John married Edith Johnson in Missoula, Montana on July smile for everyone.
28, 1951 in the First English Lutheran Church. The marriage Edith was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in
service was performed in sign language and was interpreted Thompson[...]audience. Rev. A Hauptman of Spokane, a in Missoula. She was also a member of the Montana
si[...]Club of the Deaf.
making his regular circuit stop in Missoula. Clarice Petrick Edith enjoye[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (603)[...]and Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls.
one son, Gary Hagerman (and wife Carol) of Bozeman. He was preceded in death by his wife Edith, parents Cairo
Edith is a[...]mpson Falls; son Gary and wife
She was preceded in death by her parents. Carol[...]terns, Velita Benton and
Savior's Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls. Graveside Penny Hopkin[...]ppling and
services will follow at Thompson Falls City Cemetery. husband Ted, Tanner Hagerman[...].
Jack was born Dec. 26, 1926, on the homestead in Forsyth Orval Thomas & Yvonne M . (Sc[...]Fort
Hagerman. The family moved to Thompson Falls in 1937. Morgan, Colo., to Cairo George H[...]Yvonne M. Scott Aug. 24, 1944
the Deaf and Blind in Great Falls, graduating with high Braintree County, Essex, England and they had the
honors in 1948.[...]to John Scott and Beatrice. Yvonne was residing in Essex,
lumber grader. Brown's Lumber Mill later b[...]ria Johnson, at a known as Dolly Varden Trout. In this section, because of the
convention in Billings. They were married July 28, 1951, in great abundance of food material in the rivers, the big char
Missoula and made their home in Thompson Falls. Jack and do not bite readily on bait or flies, but in certain sections
Edith were married for 54 years[...]they go for flies like any other native trout in the small
natural causes on Feb. 19, 2006.[...]small fish than a dozen fishermen can catch in a year.
deer, elk and antelope. He also loved to[...]s home, and take care His obituary appeared in the Sanders County Ledger,
of his wife and family[...]987 - Orval Hagerman
Jack was always interested in anything new. He would see Obituary - W ait[...]man, 70, of W aitsburg, W ash., were held Oct. 12 in
he would meet. He was[...]d with Chaplain
able to get a laugh out of people in spite of the fact that he Fred David of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (604)[...]amette
the Veterans Administration Medical Center in W aitsburg. National Cemetery in Portland, Ore.
He was born June 10, 1919 to Cai[...]ter.
was eventually assigned to the 9th Air Corps in England,
France and Germany as an airplane mainte[...]Greene) Hagler
and crew chief on the flight line. In that line of duty, Mr. W illiam T. Hagler wa[...]Aug. 24, 1944, he and Yvonne Scott were married in The 1880 federal census, condensed v[...]rs of age
service with the rank of staff sergeant in 1950, the couple born Ill, father born Ky and mother Scotland; children: 1]
made their home in Thompson Falls. They later moved to Elmer[...]a security guard for the Veterans Administration in W illiam Hagler 17 years of age Ill; father-in-law Jessie
Montana.[...]born Va.; mother born
The Hagermans also lived in Plains in the 1960s’’, during Va.; Lettie Renfro (mother - in - law) 80 years of age born
which time they moved[...]years, NC and Eastee Merrit (servant) 27 born in Illinois.
they lived at Las Vegas, Nev., moving t[...]905 Thompson Falls, Polk directory lists him as a
in April 1989, to be near a son and for Mr. Hagerman[...]ording to word
Idaho with burial near her husband in the W illamette received here from his home at Troy, Ill. The announcement
National Cemetery in Portland, Ore., for service personnel. states[...]Greene, aged 32 of St. Louis, Mo. were married in East St.
17, 2005 - Pocatello, Idaho - Yvonne Hag[...]ends an acquaintances
away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 in Pocatello. here will learn with much pleasure of his marriage.
Yvonne was born in Yorkshire, England, to John and Lydi[...]Mo., to ____ Greene and Catherine
Aug. 24, 1944 in Braintree County, Essex, England. They[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
moved to Montana in 1945, living in Thompson Falls, Hot Aug. 31, 1906 - Mrs. W . L. Hagler, who has been visiting in
Springs and Plains.[...]Shamrock property.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and Sande[...]Thompson - W . T. Hagler came in from the Shamrock mine
Her survivors include he[...]ains and Terry Hagerman (Charlotte) of in store at the Shamrock.
Pocatello; brother[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (605)[...]Fred Haines
her home in St. Louis last Saturday.[...]amily Burt Hakerman
in from the Shamrock mine this week and will now mak[...]he ranch Both of his parents were born in Germany.
house of Jacob Herman across the river. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]man (farmer) 46 years of age, born Hanover; wife,
in a small boat and when near the middle of the stre[...]M innie (Hawkins) Halbert
the boat came in contact with the boom, it stuck and the[...]to see the men See James Albert Trueax.
in the boat go over the falls.
The Sanders County[...]el Vaugh); 5] (Cotton); 6]
received by Mr. Hagler in the mine where he is now John; 7] W[...]as 36 years old when he married Rhoda Nordman
and in jumping away from that danger, Mr. Hagler fell a in Eddy, Mont., on Sept. 28, 1908 by J. B. Purden, J[...]age and was born in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio to W illiam
1913 state[...]man and J. D.
have moved from Mullan onto a ranch in Oregon. Armstrong. J. D. has be[...]Rebecka had only lived in Thompson Falls since Sept. 10,
The 1913 Thompso[...]he is 1910 and she was a widow.
not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (606)[...]another daughter in North Dakota. Mrs. Humbert has a large
The Sand[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday circle of friends in this city who wish her a pleasant journey
Aug. 4, 1911 - page 4 - Death of Mrs. Halbert - Mrs. in the land of the Dakotas.
Rebecca M. Halbert died[...]daughters, Mrs. Brady, Mrs. her daughter in Seattle, who is suffering with appendicitis
Armst[...]upon. Mr Hale expects to leave in a few days.[...]following: Alonzo G. Hale residing in Plains, Mt.; 30 years
Bert entered the Marines Dec. 14, 1943 in Butte, Mont. old; born April or Sept. 17, 1886 Belle Plains, Iowa;
He was discharged April 15, 1946 San Diego, Ca.[...]al Items - Mr. and Mrs. A. G.
Plains, Benton Co., Iowa to John F. Hale and Clara Belle Hale and d[...]visit in and around Seattle. W hile there Mr. Hale made[...]097 - S. ½ SE - sec 14 - township 20N - in Seattle, Monday afternoon.
range 24W Mt. Merdian[...]1918 - page eight - News of Local
Alonzo filed in the Missoula land office July 8, 1912 # Int[...]ay electrician for the Power Co., of this city, is a member of
June 19, 1914 - page 3 - A. G. Ha[...]s firm and also secretary. The company is engaged in the
power company, has purchased lots 6 & 7, bloc[...]Messrs. Hoyt and Peterson, which he will improve in the them as “Lon” has made good every[...]ek Calvin Emslie Hale was born June 1886 Iowa, the son of
on his ranch near Camas Prairie. W illiam J. Hale[...]child: Nola Mae, Feb.
Gertrude Hale was listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk 26, 1918 Rancre[...]Cal homesteaded in the Powder River Co., Mt July 25,
The Sanders C[...]e’s sister and other relatives. burial May 24 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
The Sanders Count[...](Sec. 2 lot # 1 block 7) (death date from City cemetery
July 2, 1915 - front page col 5 - Mrs. Humbert, who has records held in the City Hall.)
been making her home for some time[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (607)[...]Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Mt.; 35 years of age; born Sept. 28,[...];
Moore officiated at the services and burial was in the brown colored hair; asked for exemp[...]ompson Falls, Mt.
“Cal” had a dau - married in S. D. Sanders Count[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. home in Thompson Falls at 11:00 o’clock Monday evening.[...]arrived.
where she has a position as stenographer in a large hospital. Mrs. Hale was born at Allegan, Mich., and was forty one
She is making the change in order to take advantage of the years of age[...]years ago she married James Hale of Rapid City, S. Dak.
Chicago university. Her place here will[...]Raymond, Guy, James and
has taught for four years in the public schools of Boston. Albert.[...].
Information from their marriage license #1414 in the
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]d - married to Virginia Jimmy served in the Army as a baker while in North
O’Neal of Trout Creek, Montana; white; 18[...]July 25,
James Clarence Hale was born Feb. 1884 Iowa to W illiam 1951 W ed.- Former Local Man Drowns in Bull River -
Hale and Eleanor Tenpenning./Terpenn[...]mpson Falls was drowned last W ednesday afternoon in
James married Nora Shanks ca 1914 and they had[...](W idner); 8] his line and needed help in landing it. W hereupon Jimmy
Raymond.[...]removed part of his clothes and jumped in and helped land
The Sept. 12th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the the fish. After being in the water a short time he decided he
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (608)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

would stay in and swim for a while. The women took a walk[...]y from where he had been Nancy died in 1880
swimming. An immediate search was made and failing to W illiam married Eleanor 1882, Iowa, and they had the
locate him they notified author[...]ton following children: 1] James A., Feb. 1884 Iowa; 2] Calvin,
with the help of Mr. W eare and grappling hooks located his June 1886 Iowa; 3] Bertha Ethel, June 17, 1887 Burt, Neb.
body t[...]Ella’ had been previously married to Mr. Pierce
in death. He was a veteran of W orld W ar II serving overseas and had one child by him: 1] John Ottis 1880 Iowa.
with the army for three years.[...]ficiating. Pallbearers buried March 30, 1922 in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson
were: Dean Gaffa[...]of Thompson Falls.)(The above is the birthdate on
in W ild Rose Cemetery with military grave side serv[...]previous marriage who were
Nora Lou, at the home in Troy, he is survived by four residing in Payette, Idaho. That is where he died.
sisters: M[...](Information as the family remembers).
Electric City, W ash.; Mrs. Earl Aldrich, Troy, Mont.; and[...]of Elgin, N. Dak.; Three brothers, in the Riverside Cemetery.
Raymond of California; Gu[...]September 15, 1843, in state of Alabama, and died August[...]Hale and family moved into He was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Lee in the state
the N. H. Morgan residence the first of[...]whom are still living. They are Mrs. Emma Pearey,
in the employ of the power company. Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mrs. Alpha Butts, Payette, Idaho;[...]rie Hale River Sioux, Iowa, and Mrs. Myrtle W eldon, Council Bluffs,
Marie Hale was born June 12, 1913 to Alonzo Hale and Iowa.
Gertrude Grace Humbert. Nancy Hale departed this life in 1880.
Marie married Robert Allen Hannan Nov. 10, 1938 In 1882 Mr. Hale was married to Ella Pierce and in 1922
Seattle, King Co., W ash.[...]1912 Four children were born in this union, and three survive
W enatchee, Chelan[...]Payette, Idaho to
He was inducted Oct. 9, 1941 in to the Army, served in the make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Alph[...]ug.28, 1937 wonderful vision of his home in health.
(Thompson Falls 1938 school records)[...]away, and was laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery, to await[...]officiating.
W illiam married Nancy Lee in Missouri and they had the

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (609)[...]ty Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. in Thompson Falls, Mt.
W ed. Aug. 15, 1934 - Thompso[...]Haley - Hean Haley died September 10 in the W allace
W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls,[...]Coming to Thompson Falls in 1910, he settled on Prospect
Floyd Haley was bor[...]uneral services were held at the Methodist church in
Hean Haley was born ca 1865 Tilsonburg, Canada[...]rson.
Michigan to Della Aml.
Della Aml was born in Michigan to Hiram Aml and Anna[...], Mt.
He married Minnie Furfey on July 19, 1913 in Plains and The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk di[...].
Information from their marriage license # 186 in the March 22, 1917 - Local Items - Mr. an[...]Minnie following: Mack John Haley residing in Thompson Falls,
Fuston/Furfey of Butte, Mt.; whit[...]ried - married July 2, - wife and baby; tall in height; medium build; blue colored
1913 Plains, M[...]Blister Rust crew.
Minnie was residing in Butte, Mont. at the time of her The Sanders[...]a very good time
Hean and Minnie filed for land in the Great Falls Land was had by all. The ho[...]e now and a
Office April 12, 1926 for 28.73 acres in Sanders County. very comfortable and roomy[...]real home.
they then filed Oct. 28, 1920 in the Missoula Land Office
for 80 acres - Document[...]with
18, 1934 - Mrs. Myrtle O’Conner and mother-in-law have the exception of her daug[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (610)[...]s 1940 lists his son. 1] Billie hotel and will in the future feed the patrons of that well
Sept 9,[...]have had
Alva Monroe Hall apparently was born in 1877 in Virginia charge of the W ard hotel kitchen and dining room for the
City, Montana to David Oliver Rideout and Cyndarilla A[...]ington. Mr. and Mrs. Avsec will have charge of it in
and she then married W illiam Hall. She then marr[...]he family Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - New Teachers in our Schools - front
in Virginia City, Montana. His father was a polygamast and pa[...]d up by the Canadian institution.
border in a small town called Porthill, Idaho in 1916. Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the
Alva married Charlotte Reifsteck inin 1921 and from there not sure where they ended Spanish.
up.
Charlotte died in 1923 (don't know where or exact date[...]e Reifsteck. His step mother was
Alva ended up in Milwaukee W isconsin. Not sure when he Mary[...]ta Norton and they had the Oliver served in W W II - listed from Thompson Falls,
following child: 1] W illiam Hall, in September 1928. Mont.
Mary died in 1934.
Alva brought the family back to Thompson[...]l 10, 1935 - M&M Robert Hall have come to
put him in a nursing home.[...]oss
Alvah M.Hall died at the W eldon Rest Home in Missoula, Drug store. They formerly lived at Stevensville.
MT. 1952 and was buried in Plains Cemetery.
I am still trying to fill in the gaps and when and where his Russ[...]ierwagon) Hall
1st wife died. I had someone check in W isconsin and they Russell Hall served in the Army infantry during W orld
didn't show a dea[...]s nephew. Russell married Martha Bierwagon in 1945 and they had
Alvah M. Hall is the son of Cyn[...]Jan. 24, 2006 at her home in Apache Junction, Ariz.
Hazel[...]Mrs. Hall was born Sept. 30, 1927 in Elgin, N.D. She
Hazel Cox Hall was the daughter[...]moved with her family to a home on the Blue Slide in 1935
Ellen Hedrick.[...]and graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1945.
She and Russell Hall were married in 1945. They returned to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (611)[...]Hamann was born the daughter of John
She lives in Spokane, W a.[...]Lewis, W a. He was placed in the 821st Engineer Avn BN[...]2, 1970 page 7 col 5 - Elmer Hamann Dies in Missoula -
the letter states that he was shot dow[...]e himself up, but W ednesday night of last week in a Missoula hospital. He
doubtless fled to other p[...]five was an electrician and formerly resided in Thompson Falls.
feet seven inches high, dark complexion, slender build, quiet Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
spoken and 25 years[...]Mr. Hamann was born Oct. 8, 1909 in Chasely, N.D. and
came to western Montana in 1942. He was engaged in
Lila Halonen[...]He married Katherine Trautman May 16, 1952 in
Sanders County Independent Ledger June 12, 1935[...]Halonen was a the Moose Lodge.
visitor in town on Thursday. Miss Halonen, a graduate of the[...]n
local high school, is now nursing at a hospital in Billings Smith Hager of Gresham, Ore.; two b[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the John H; 2] Elmer George; 3] Roy; 4] A[...]John married Frances I. W hitman March 30, 1934 in[...]as born May 28, 1916 Hurdsfield,
May 21 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The graduates N.D.[...]Aug. 10, 1961 in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls,[...]rs ago - June 10, 1953 - Bernetta Hamann in the Community church of Thompson Falls with
Haman[...]. The Oddfellows
Butte Thursday to join the women in the service. They will be in charge of graveside services and burial will be in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (612)[...]siting at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Pete Hart, in Isabel Hamilton
Tho[...]Elliott celebrated her 12th birthday at her home in
Hamann were married March 30, 1934 and in June of that Thompson Nov. 2nd on Friday.[...]Frances was a checker for Macho’s grocery store in the The party, arranged by daughters Jeann[...]osest friends and
Frances died 1981 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, family for a dinner to[...]Jack and June began their relationship in 1946 when the
The Thompson Falls, Mt. 1915 Polk directory helper for first met in Deer Lodge. Their courtship complete, they
Al Schroller - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls married seven years later at the old Methodist church in
Polk directory.[...]As a young couple, the Hamiltons’ first settled in Deer
Carl G. & Elvina (Jones) Hamil[...]and had the following After Janice was born in 1954, the family moved to
children: 1] Lucinda A.[...]b. 27, 1928 (Raymond E. Elliott). In 1963, the Hamiltons’ moved to Thompson Falls, w[...]Deer Lodge), and
Thompson Falls Schools bringing in fourteen students from the Linjas (Scott, Jac[...]McGinnis and Ella Hoeye in Thompson, Missoula County,[...]3, 1891. At that time she noted that she resided in
James Hamill[...]Leverne & M ollie (Adolph) Hamilton
in her apartment renting business.[...]Vern married Mollie Adolph in 1918 and they had the
The Sanders County Ledger[...]amilton, 77, former Thompson Falls resident, died in a
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (613)[...]He was born Aug. 5, 1889 at Riverdale, Neb., and in 1912 had the following children: 1] LaVona (Gaub); 2] Richard;
homesteaded in Musselshell County. He operated the[...]sselshell Advocate two or three years, and served in the Alice died in June 1963 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial
House of Representatives in the 1931 session. From the in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
records in the Legislature: he is listed as a farmer/stockma[...]died unexpectedly Tuesday evening at her home in
advice to workmen injured in the coal mines at Roundup. Thompson Falls of a heart attack.
In 1948 he moved to Thompson Falls and resided on She was born in W allace, Ida., Aug. 10, 1894, but had
Prospect Creek. In 1958 he returned to Missoula and retired. resided in Sanders county most of her life.
He was active in labor affairs and ran for the state senate S[...]is wife, the former Mollie Adolph whom he married in Funeral services tentatively set for Friday at 2 p.m. in
1918 died in 1961. Thompson Falls. Burial will be in the Thompson Falls City
Funeral services were conducted Saturday in Missoula and cemetery.
the body sent to Spo[...]31, 1969 in the Glacier Memorial Gardens near Kalispell,[...]- Hamilton Rites Held in Kalispell - Hot Springs - Funeral[...]Friday at the W aggener and Campbell Funeral Home in
#2 M ae (Snyder)[...]when he became ill. He died that evening in the Kalispell
Alice Hennessy was born Aug. 10,[...]Mary Dubia. He was born May 8, 1902 in Reardon, W ash., and
Alice had been previously[...]tion there. He came to Montana as a
Dec. 25, 1911 in Thompson, and they had the following y[...]b/d: June 1912 Fraternal Cemetery, In 1934 he married Mrs. Alice Davis and became the
T[...]Feb. 21, 1945 he married Mrs. Mae Snyder. In 1949 they
In the early part of 1930s’ Earl and Alice were di[...]er they sold it to
Vern and Alice were divorced in the early 1940s’. come back to Hot[...]nts. After a period of time they purchased a home in
Vern married Mae Snyder Feb. 21, 1945 Missoula,[...]mation from their marriage license # 4720 page 60 in going to Arizona each winter.
the Missoula C[...]layton Murphy Clay Livingston. Burial was in the Glacier Memorial
(deceased) and Almedi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (614)[...]ers of Thompson Falls, Montana

W . R. Hamilton in Plains, Mt.); 2] Guy E. Died Jan. 3, 1890 Tues[...]r. Hammer
August 31, 1889, noting that he resided in Thompson Falls, Sanders County Independent[...]r CCC
John Herman and Virgia Anderson’s wedding in Thompson camp where Ensign Hammer is in charge. They ahve fixed
Falls on July 16, 1894.[...]abin and are enjoying life on a summer vacation
In memories written in 1945 by Stella Hermann, she noted standard.[...]ed on Friday at the Deaconess hospital.
interests in Thompson Falls during the week.
(This could be[...]. Hammond
1928 with burial Dec. 17, 1928 Missoula City cemetery, Andrew B. Hammond was born J[...]A. B. was six years of age when his father died in 1854
The Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory lis[...]Minneapolis Tuesday to accept a position as clerk in the remained for about three years. At the[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday year. In 1864 (as noted in the 1900 federal census), A. B.
Sept. 5, 1913 - p[...]rder to the United States where he found
as clerk in the Thompson Falls Mercantile company’s store, work in a logging camp in Maine. From there he traveled to
and left Friday[...]the Allegheny mountains in Pennsylvania to another logging
Tyson is not listed in The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk camp.
dire[...]In 1867 with a group of fellow adventurers, he came[...]ocean to the Pudget Sound area where he worked in the
linotype operator.[...]Independent Ledger, W ed. January 9, In 1870 A. B. returned to Missoula and began working[...]rrived Monday George W hite as a clerk in his grocery store in Hells Gate.
afternoon from Spokane to work in the Ledger office. George was also fro[...]se of George’s interests. W ith this taken care in 1872,
Augustus W inegar Hammer, a Methodist circuit rider in A. B. came into Missoula where he found wo[...]is daughter, Lilly May Hammer and John Edgar Nash in Company.
Thompson Falls.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (615)[...]615

Feb. 22, 1879 in Missoula, Montana, Andrew married[...]building of the First National Bank and also in the building
Dec. 1880 Missoula, Mt. (Norman W hi[...]80's Andrew had left quite a mark of his presence in
1884 Missoula, Mt. - Dec. 20, 1945 San Francisco,[...]A. B. Hammond.
Florence was born Jan. 1861 in Oregon coming to In a lumber town 20 miles south of Missoula, a small[...]ed One Horse by the early settlers was renamed
In the 1880 federal census, Missoula, Mt., A. B., is[...]egon; and (child) Edweena under a year In 1895 A. B., and his family moved to Portland,
bor[...]rn Canada, mother born Mt., and Ah In 1897 the Oregon Pacific Railroad, not the one we[...]branch line from Corvallis into the center of
In 1883 the Northern Pacific Railroad arrived in Missoula Oregon, was forced into bankruptcy[...]r, secured it for $100,000. At that time
sawmills in the local area to supply timber for the needs in the train with 143 miles of track, 16 locom[...]ts up and
as being the largest and finest sawmill in the world and was down the west coast, had[...]he way, the The family is enumerated in Portland in the 1900 federal
railroad camp of Eddy west of Pl[...]eir staff of servants, Mary L. Doke
Eddy, a store in Thompson Falls and of course sawmill[...]ouse records on Heron after the census in 1900 the family moved to San Francisco
businesses in book labeled Bills for Sale - Gustavus Smith where he became a strong figure in the west coast lumber
sold hotel to A.B. Hammond[...]same book - Sheriff sold property of In 1905 the family bought the property at 2252 Broad[...]mmond, was here the other day, he arranged to put in a Sometime after 1920 Florence died a[...]atcher combined and resawer. In the history of Garibaldi, Ore., it noted that in 1924 the
The planer and matcher will prepare 16,000 ft flooring or sawmill in that town, previously owned by Cummings-
30,000 f[...]A. B still retained his partnership with Eddy in their store, “Under Hammond the mill became one of the largest on
but changing its name in 1885 from Eddy, Hammond & the W e[...]mes for mill personnel, a boarding house
arriving in Montana, the firm of Big Blackfoot Lumber[...]est baseball teams on
Company was formed, dealing in all aspects of the lumber the W est coa[...]lumber The Hammond Mill also provided the City’s first fire truck
business, the firm of Eddy a[...](a 1924 Model T hose-bed truck which the City will owns)
flouring mill.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (616)[...]he marriage was performed by John R.
Hammond Mill in 1935 Mr. Hammond owned a fleet of[...]and Mrs. Viola R. W ood. The marriage is recorded in book
closed. W hen A. B. Hammond died in 1935 his assets had to B page----- in the county courthouse in Coeur d’Alene,
be sold to pay the inheritance t[...]Julia John was born , her mother Johanna was born in
Alfred Dennis Ball, jr., was born in Sept. 1909. In 1932 he Germany.
was working for his step-father in the Hammond Shipping August 13, 1890[...]ohn. Flora noted her parents
Hammond Redwood Co., in Samoa, Cal.,from 1934 - 1939. as Jose[...]er for Hammond Lumber Company from In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]was married for seven years and
Andrew B., died in 1935 San Francisco, Calif. was[...]ancisco, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., mother-in-law)
vol2 page 36 - 40.[...]Thompsonites, who now is in business at Ritzville, W ash.,
W eekly Montanian[...]W ashington , and his brother -in-law Al. Richert of Spokane,
The Sanders County[...]Oct. 18, 1907 - A report of the sales and returns in the estate night for a visit.
of Frederick A. Hammond, deceased, was filled yesterday in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]holds the important and responsible office of city Marshall
in the city of Ritzville, W ash.
George[...]eorge Hammond left resident of this city but now of Spokane, visited several days
W eeksvi[...]ons was born June 26, 1873.
his parents were born in Maine. Asa Al[...]mber of the IOOF Lodge when it jeweler in 1891.
was organized April 5, 1889. He was made Gr[...]n Jan. 17, 1896 - A. A. Hammond, a
the IOOF Lodge in Thompson Falls, Mt. July 1, 1892. t[...]implements and will open a watch-makers shop in
April 5, 1889 a meeting was called to order by of[...]33 of the International Order of announced in the Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan 28, 1897
Odd Fe[...]t following: Asa Alfred Hammons residing in Hot Springs,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (617)[...]Creek - Al Haney of Trout Creek is leaving in a few days for
Hammons (wife); medium height; med[...]Mr. Haney was formerly proprietor of a hotel in Trout
W eekly Montanian July 4, 1895 - Harry Ha[...]following children: 1] with burial in the Lakeview cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho.
Edward;[...]lists Albert Haney $500, 1910 with burial in the Lakeview cemetery, Sandpoint,
under him anoth[...]the forest fire that raged in the vicinity of Tuscor two weeks
The Sanders Co[...]on Thursday morning by the taken to that city for burial, the services being held the first
wat[...]of the present week. Mr. and Mrs. Haney lived in Trout
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]bert Haney an old employe by many people in Sanders County.
of the Northern Pacific railway i[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday
residence upon his place in the near future. Sept. 6, 1[...]ne where she was visiting her sister, in the Lakeside cemetery, the funeral services being[...]y
W here Ed and George are going to take a course in the June 16, 1911 - page 3 - Albert Haney, formerly in business
Gonzaga college. in the old town of Trout Creek was a Thompson visitor
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (618)[...]tigate
Monday of the death of Ed Egan at his home in Iowa. For a the circumstances of his death.
num[...]afterward at Thompson Falls, seems that Olson in company with a man named
where he was in the employ of W illiam Cummings for about[...]ence of early Exposure - Carl Hanson Succumbs in Attempt To Cross the
days in this part of the state and the celebration at the[...]s LeRoy Hanson and Ermel Fessler
Co., Iowa to Ross J. Hanna and Lottie Law.[...]Gary Lee died at the age of 61 years Aug. 3, 2003 in Calif.[...]2003 - Obituary - Gary Lee Hanson, 61, died in a
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday motorcycle accident in California’s Sequoia National Park,
Oct. 13, 19[...]e Florin mill. March 10, 1942 in Missoula.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Gary was raised in Thompson Falls and graduated from
Dec. 22, 1905 -[...]n Tuesday morning for Seattle. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from the[...]Brooks Photography Institute in St. Cloud, Minn. He and his
Vin[...]a
Vincent Hannington joined the American Legion in career in photography. He had recently retired from the
Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1926 and was noted only for that Kodak C[...]interested in learning the local history wherever he stopped.[...]stern
Arne T. Hansen joined the American Legion in Thompson Montana and northern California.
Falls, Mt. in 1950 and was a member until 1961 when he Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his
transferred his memb[...]und Near Burke summit - Sheriff and in-law, Eleanor and Val Bowen of Helena.
Coro[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (619)[...]g of Miss Ermel Fessler and LeRoy Hansen took
was in it and we will always miss him. place at 5:30 o’clock W ednesday afternoon in Missoula.
Cremation has taken place and the fam[...]f a
flowers. A remembrance gathering will be held in Palo Alto, double wedding ceremony during whic[...]urch with Rev. David Jackson officiating.
program in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Gary’s home.[...]nearing completion.
George Hanson was mentioned in the May 15, 1894 The Thompson Fall[...]l saved the child of Shallenberger from drowning. In
H. E. Hanson[...]eroism by the Carnegie Foundation for her exploit in
Hansen, Morris Lynn, his wife and one son are vis[...]Lynn is on a three she fell thru the ice in the river. W ith the medal comes a
month furlough[...]substantial cash award.
stationed at an outpost in the Northwest Territory. Mrs. Ermel[...]her data covering Mrs.
laborer - he is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk Hanson which are[...]Leroy died 1954 and is buried in the Thompson Falls[...]nson was born 1909 Helena, Mt., to Oscar in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery (sec 27 lot[...]establishment in the Fessler building, which was formerly
Inform[...]- married to Ermel K. Fessler of not listed in The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
Thompson[...]zed by its simplicity the father was born in Missouri, mother in Virginia.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (620)[...]George and Alice were married July 1895 (5 years in expressed himself as surprised at the[...]dren with only one surviving by 1900. our city.
1] Bernice C., March 10, 1897, buried March 16,[...]May 14, 1915 - page 3 - Fred Chatham of this city, Frank
W ashington; 3] Richard L. Nov. 8, 1899 -[...]have been appointed as special deputy
1899 burial in Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]will be
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula located in this city until after his term of court.
County Courthouse,[...]and Mary Ives - for sheriff was thrown in the ring this week when Geo. F.
married to Allie[...]O. “Allie” died March 12, 1925 and was buried in
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. July 23, 1895 pag[...]Plains cemetery.
Married - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - George died Oct 1925 and was buried in the Plains
George F. Harlen and Allie Cunningham.[...]col 5 - Buford “Pap” Harley, a Thompson
(born in Ireland).[...]s graduate of 1939 and one of the finest athletes in track,
1900 federal census, Plains, Missoula Co[...]football and basketball the school has had, was in Thompson
22, 1900 #134 notes that he was a farmer[...]is a prominent railroad man. He remained in Augusta until 1881 when he moved to
Sanders Cou[...]30, 1906 - Plains Okobojo, S. Dakota where in 1883 he filed on a homestead.
- W ednesday M&M. F[...]ulture - document # 190 - Accession SDMTAA
Salmon City, Idaho. The household goods and live stock[...]March 1, 1904 he filed on a homestead in Sully County,
Fork and up the Salmon river to the[...]- SD.
Frank Harlan, who recently moved to Salmon City, Idaho On Oct. 4, 1899 Sioux City, Iowa, Arthur married Martha
has returned to Plains hav[...]ephens.
Local News - Frank Harlan, of Plains, was in Camas last In 1908, Arthur’s health began to deteriorate due[...]hased from P. L. Huffman. property. Inin Seattle. During this trip they found a small 35 a[...]lace near Missoula which they bought and moved to in
April 23, 1915 - front page col 3 - G. F. Harlan[...]milder climate and less work, his health
visitor in Thompson Falls. He is a pioneer of this county and improved. By 1918, some friends in Missoula, a Mr. Davis
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (621)[...]eek that was for sale. Mr. Harlow died in 1948 at the ranch home here. Two
In Dec. of 1919 Art, Martha and the family loaded their daughters have preceded Mrs. Harlow in death also.
possessions, livestock, machinery and[...]l services are to be conducted Saturday afternoon in
to an immigrant car on the Northern Pacific railw[...]Congregational church with the Rev. C. E.
arrived in Thompson Falls to begin their life on their new[...]town. He and Martha Arrangements are in charge of Shrider’s Mortuary of
lived on that r[...]Calif, with a son, Max and had been met Tuesday in
W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Local Happenings - Feeding[...]e the end came. She had not been in ill health.
reservation, near Camas to feed them[...]hompson
Harlow and family. Mrs. Bunch is a sister in law of Mrs. Falls, Mt to Paul Kidder Ha[...]r died Jan. 29, 1948 on this ranch. He was buried in 22, 1958 page 7 - Local & Social - Arthur[...], Calif. After spending
Arthur’s obituary was in the local newspaper - 1948. several d[...]1919 died suddenly early basic training in the National Guard’s six months active duty
Thu[...]He is survived by his wife, who had been visiting in San Art worked for the Bonneville Power[...]resent is critically ill there; also the office in Spokane, W as. until his retirement.
by the three[...]a; Paul K of
Thompson Falls, Sanders County Rep., in the State Delbert Arthur[...]Dell married Lea B Bordeaux Oct. 29, 1920 in Missoula,
was in the W ild Rose cemetery.[...]Information from their marriage license # 5315 in the
Martha B. Harlow died March 20, 1956 at the[...].
ranch north west of Thompson Falls, with burial in the Harlow of Thompson Falls, Mt.; wh[...]d Mary Boudreau.
1919. She was born Dec. 17, 1872 in Joplin, Mo. and came The Sanders Coun[...]35 - Local Happenings - Mrs.
spent her early life in the Dakotas where she was a pioneer Del Ha[...]have moved to Missoula. They are
school teacher. In 1898 she married Arthur Harlow at Sioux living in the old family home of the Bordeau’s and Mrs.
City. They made their home in Sully county in South Dakota Harlow is keeping house for[...]deau is a brother of Mrs. Harlow. Del Harlow is
In 1911 the family moved west to Missoula, where the[...]emained for eight years, coming to Thompson Falls in The Thompson Falls, Mt., sc[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (622)[...]science, athletics and physical education.
In 1948 Dell was residing in Spokane, W a. The Sanders Cou[...]nt Ledger, Thompson
Dell died June 1969 Redwood City, Calif. Falls, Mt. Thurs. May[...]hompson Falls, Mt. - front page (abstracted from
In 1948 Max was residing in Pasadena, Calif. Basketball news[...]their winning) - Coach Harlow
Max died May 1967 in Pasadena, Calif. and his[...]r 1935 (Edward
Paul was one of five children born in this family who later C???) - school records 1[...]tled four miles northwest of Thompson Falls, Mt., in children and their ages.
Dec., of 1919[...]. 6, 1964 page ranch his father had bought in 1919. There he and Margaret
2 - Feb. 23, 1923 Pau[...]continued raising sheep and cattle until in the forties when
basketball player.[...]a dairy operation and
Paul’s education began in the grade school in Missoula, ran a house to house milk delivery[...]here; he graduated from He was also teaching in the Thompson Falls schools from
Thompson Falls hi[...]rsity, 1943-1944; and 1948-1949.
graduating in the Class of 1930 with a BA in Education. During the fifties, he develo[...]chool newspaper “Torch” May 29, herds in W estern Montana. In 1959 he sold the dairy herd
1923 - Senior Plans a[...]Paul K. married Margaret Barto on July 21, 1929 in The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs May[...]tivities: 1]
Both parties noted that they resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.; Member Thompson Falls Scho[...]gate
Margaret Barto was born July 24, 1901 Lone Prairie, Montana Constitutional Convention - 197[...]which enacted
family came to Thompson Falls, Mt., in 1906 when her the School Foundation Pro[...]n: arrived
Paul’s first teaching position was in Belfry, Montana in Montana in 1911 - was forty years of age when he entered
193[...]e for the Support of Public Schools; 4]
this year in Thompson Falls.[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the Advisory Board, Lincoln City, Oregon; 7] President
Thompson Falls syste[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (623)[...]pson Falls, Mt. - Hildur I.
W hen Paul retired in 1976, he and Margaret moved to Harlow dies at Age 72 - Hildur Irene Harlow, 72, long-time
Lincoln City, Oregon where they remained until 1982 when Missoula resident, died Friday morning in a Missoula
they moved to Baker, Montana to be nea[...]16, 1982 Baker, Mt., she was 1898, in Anaconda. She moved to Helena in 1914 before
cremated with her ashes buried on the Harlow ranch coming to Missoula in 1923. She married W arren H. Harlow
northeast of[...]on Aug. 1923 in Missoula.
Margaret’s obituary was in the Billings Gazette W ed. Nov. Mrs. Harlow worked in the clerk of court’s office in the
17, 1982 - Baker - Margaret B. Harlow, former[...]ore retiring
Thompson Falls, died Tuesday morning in Fallon Memorial about three years ago.[...]cca Lodge 17 for which she served
She was born in Long Prairie, Minn., the daughter of as past Noble G[...]Legion and W orld W ar I
W illiam and Lucy Barto. In 1906, she moved with her auxiliaries[...]onald
attended University of Montana), graduating in business and (Jean) Turner, Missoula; a bro[...]Calif.
year before going to work for her father in the bank. Her Funeral services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the First
father taught her abstracting and she l[...]tract Service. officiating. Burial will be in Missoula Cemetery with Squire
In 1929, she married Paul Harlow and they lived in - Simmons - Carr Mortuary in charge. Memorials may be in
Thompson Falls until 1978 when they moved to Linc[...]form of donations to the American Cancer Society.
City, Ore. In 1981 they moved to Baker to be near her[...]in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Survivors include a so[...]to of Rolling Hills, Calif.; a sister, Saturday in Helena where for a year he had lived in the Odd
Elizabeth Barto of Thompson Falls; and th[...].
Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday in He was born Aug. 30, 1869 in Dana, Ill. In 1907 he moved
Community Congregational Church, Thompson Falls. to Victor and in 1912 to Missoula. On Aug. 4, 1923, he
Stevenson & sons Funeral Home of Baker is in charge. married Hildur Isaacson.
(Sh[...]1 at the Commission until his retirement in 1965.
Fallon Memorial Nursing Home in Baker following a long He was a memb[...]22, American Legion;
He was born Aug. 25, 1904 in Okobojo, SD, the son of Missoula Barrac[...]ner; a sister, Mrs. Truman (Dorothy) Reimold,
the city.[...]Funeral services will be 10:30 Thursday in the First
Falls High School. He later attended th[...]the remaining officiate. Burial will be in Missoula Cemetery. W orld W ar I
part of the obit[...]cson) Harlow Memorials can be in the form of contributions to the
W arren Harlow[...]Missoula, Mt. Simmons - Carr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
and they had the followin[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 22,
14, 1970 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. 1953 -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (624)[...]h school.
Billy married Mary ‘Bertha’ Harper in June 15, 1897 James served in the Army during W orld W ar I in the 148th
Thompson, Mt.. They had: 1] Lillian bor[...]following: James Myron Harrington residing in Thompson
Paul Harper[...]ed as a clerk Colorado; farmer for H. Corley in Thompson Falls; single;
for E. D. Peek & Co.[...]reported as wounded. In a letter to Mrs. I. L. Backus, he
Fanny died De[...], Mt. at the age of 25 years, stated that he is in a hospital recovering from the effects of a
2 mon[...]from complications after the delivery wound in his arm, but that he expects to be back in the field
and death of her baby. Her body was shi[...]e attention
Mrs. Charles C. Harrieman Passed Away in Hospital at was given at the time. Har[...]A.
Plains - Mrs. Charles C. Harrieman passed away in Dr. 148th Field Artillery, having volun[...]34 -
Mr. and Mrs. Harrieman had made their home in School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increase in Dormitory
Thompson Falls for only a short time, h[...].
carrying a gun and making threats. W hen placed in custody The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
he was found to have a revolver in his possession and was Falls, Mt. W ed. Sep[...]o is a stenographer with senior
concealed weapons in an incorporated town. He plead guilty rating[...]W ith prospects of serving from one to five years in the Thompson Falls, Mt. - Local Happenings -[...]s released and Harris is home from working in Idaho to spend the
arrangements were accordingly[...]ognizance and went to Spokane yesterday to enlist in Harris.
the 20th engineers. The government is in need of men who The Helena Indepe[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (625)[...]Miss Antoinette Harris After serving in the army he again assumed teaching at
has recentl[...]Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1932.
Nov. 27, 1935 W ed. - Local Happenings - An[...]pective from other viewpoints,
permanent position in the office of the forest service of the since he had taught for twenty years in succession. He
Kootenai. Miss Harris is senior st[...]with as an appraiser, and it was while in this capacity that he
burial in the San Gabriel cemetery.[...]hearted and friendly with a sincere interest in their
(Fanny Frame) Harris and the late Mr. Harris died Nov. 30 educational system.
in San Gabriel, Calif., where she had lived for a nu[...]lls, Mt.
years. Funeral services were held Monday in a San Gabriel W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
Church and interment was in a cemetery there. Mrs. Harris Thompson Fa[...]ger, Thompson
Mrs. Dreps came to Thompson Falls in 1917 with her Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept.[...]s, Mt.
the Forest Service. She was employed here, in Sandpoint Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mr. and Mrs.
and in Grangeville with the Forest Service. In Idaho she met George Harris left Tuesday for[...]is has returned from his ranch on the west side
In addition to the widower in San Gabriel and her mother of Flathead lake in the cherry district to make preparations
in Thompson Falls, she is survived by a brother, W r[...]ommencement of school. An unusually large
Harris, in Minnesota. Her father, Hugh Harris, died about a[...]nce is expected at the school this fall.
year ago in Thompson Falls.[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - Students enrolled in the high school,
Chas C. Harr[...]George M. Harris joined the American Legion in
engineer for Thompson Falls Power Co. Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1935 and was a member of this[...]stem and of the Thompson Falls Schools in order that he may be free
wife have moved into th[...]eturn to Missoula where Mr. Harris will
everybody in town will like to know him.[...]sity the Christmas holidays with relatives in Houston, Texas. If
of Montana and the University[...]’ health, they may
Mr. Harris came to Montana in 1915, and under took the decide to remain in the South until Spring when they plan to
superint[...]ad Lake.
there three years. After which he served in the army as a first Mr. Harris has bee[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (626)[...]ttlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

instrumental in building up the school to a high state of (printer) born in Iowa; 3] Eveline 11 years of age born Iowa
achievement, making it one of the most outstanding in the (Evelyn Frantz, who is 92 years old, of Knoxvillee, Tenn in
northwest not only for its fine modern buildings,[...]; 5] Hugh 6 years
the progressiveness of the work in all departments. Mr. of age born Ks; 6][...]Frame)
school. He can now take great satisfaction in knowing that Fanny was born 1882.
many of his dreams for this school have become realities. In 1905 Hugh was working as a railway mail clerk on[...]anyway.” Hugh spent the next several weeks in the Durango
Games were played after which a pl[...]tesses: Alfreda Forswall, Grace Egly, Alice In Feb., Hugh with the help of his sister Mabel and[...]husband Albert arranged for a bed to be put in the mail car
A farewell gift from members of t[...]at he
Mr. and Mrs. Harris will make their home in Missoula for would never be able to do physi[...]new type of work for Hugh to do and where to go. In
The Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory lists hi[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. March 13, 9, 1906 in Pueblo, Colo. Fannie was teaching school in
1940 - Herb Harris has just completed for the ben[...]) Harris seemed that they were in such a hurry that they picked the
Hugh Claud Ha[...]to George Harris and Eva. Hugh spent his boyhood in had never driven a team let alone ridden a[...]born Ohio, parents Hugh and Fanny arrived in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and
born in Virginia; wife Eva 42 years of age born Ohio, her bought 160 acres in Mica Bay for $1,000, a fourth of a mile
parents were also born in Ohio; children: 1] Evans, 19 years from the lake.
of age, Iowa (clerk in store); 2] Grant 14 years of age[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (627)[...]ried Ray Dreps and moved to Calif. She died there in children; 1] Tom, 2] Lee 3] Debra Harris.
1962); 2] W right was born in 1919 (mining engineer in Hugh died Aug. 1978.
Seattle, then moved to Virginia, Minn.).
In Nov. 1916 Hugh Harris is called as a Jurist for S[...]rvey Harris
The Harris family made another move in 1917, this time to bought lots 9, 10, 11 in Thompson.
Thompson Falls, Mt., were Hugh worked in a mine owned
by W alter McCurdy and Johnny Miller[...]tilda Beatrice Harris was born about 1887 Millon,
in charge of operating the Daisy mine and worked the[...]is retirement, living either at Prospect creek or in town Matilda married Sidney Roberts July 22, 1[...]ey Roberts.
following: Hugh Claud Harris residing in Thompson Falls,
Mt.; 44 years of age; born Nov. 1[...]Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - In the
medium height; medium build; brown colored eyes; black basement of the courthouse in the Archives - in small book,
colored hair.[...]ords of Missoula Territory records - Page 183 -
In 1933 Hugh and Fanny built a log home at Daisy Gul[...]. Harris has returned from business in my own name and on my own account the
Yakima wher[...]s. business of saloon and retail liquor in the town of Thompson
The Thompson Falls, Mt. sc[...]s (seal)
Hugh died Nov. 17, 1960 and was buried in the Fraternal Subscribed sworn and ack[...]ney, Notary Public - [I certify
obituary appeared in the- Sanders County Ledger, tha[...]were Recorder.)
held Saturday afternoon in the Community Congregational
church for Hugh Clau[...]and Opal Harris was born.
burial was in the Masonic cemetery under the direction of[...]ived here from Plains Sunday to accept a position in the
1943 - W right Harris has been visiting his p[...]e & has been
employed by the Ingersol Rand people in New Jersey for the[...]ear here for the past few
eventually being placed in Company A 151th Engineer months, w[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In 1960 at the time of his fathers death, Hugh W rig[...]- Percy Harris was one of the three
Harris lived in Virginia, Minn., he and Patricia had three[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (628)[...]ite; 23 years of age born
now serving eight years in the penitentiary for their crime. Graceville,[...]k directory lists him as a Pat arrived in San Francisco, Calif, traveling north-east to
cle[...]road, he arrived in Virginia City, Mt., in 1863. Pat was a
The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]elle Anderson, wife of Andrew
hospital assistants in the army hospital corps. Both expect to Anderson - Pat Harrison was born in Ireland, sailing from
be accepted and to begin th[...]co, Calif. with his cousin Pete
has been employed in the First State bank, while Mr. McClinchey. They arrived in Thompson Falls in 1884.
Matthews is a high school student.[...]Butte last week After the death of Pete in 1888, Pat inherited the ferry and
to enlist as a hospital apprentice in the army. A postcard to other possessions of P[...]ancisco where it is presumed he planned to enlist in Harrison, although 78, years of age, manages t[...]Howard Matthews returned home Sunday after a trip in Harrison has moved and will stop for the winter with Andy
which they visited Butte, Salt Lake city, San Francisco, W hitley. He is well take[...]He will return to his ferry as soon as
to enlist in the hospital reserve corps at Butte, but did not travel begins in the spring. Prof. Rhude will take charge of
like[...]paratory for the new brick hotel.
June 1st , 1918 in Sanders County. He noted the following
information: Harold Frederick Harrison residing in Clarence Alvin & Eva M yrthe (Ha[...]e,
as he was a Bookkeeper for the 1rst State Bank in Mont.
Thompson Falls, Mont. at tim[...]Preston in a white house set back off the road on a hill. Th[...]-
Information from their marriage license # 2609 in the Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (629)[...]629

Hart, 77, who died Saturday in Thompson Falls. Charles Ruth Carol Sept[...]odge); 5]
Baker of Plains presided. Interment was in the Fraternal Katherine Mae May 10, 1936.[...]ecords for 1937 and 1938 noted
Home of Plains was in charge of arrangements. the chi[...]mes and birth dates.
He was born March 11, 1891 in Grantsdale, Mont., and There was alway[...]bouts. The last that Thompson Falls saw of
He was in the logging and lumber industry all of his life.[...]s, Bill returned home alone, this was probably in the late
W alter, Kettle Falls, W ash.; Robert, W[...]arles (Hazel) been appointed the new janitor in the Court House. There
W heeler, Darby, 21 grandc[...]made to the commissioners
grandchildren. (Burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson for this jo[...]9 lot # 1) much in the selection since they wanted a man who was not
Eva died Oct. 31, 1981 with burial in the Fraternal too old, married but no c[...]pson Falls, Mt. Section 9 lot #2. in the court house would be inconvenient. The job pa[...]died W ednesday night of last week in Colfax, W ash., where
Pete died at the age of 56 years in Mackay, Idaho with he had resided since 19[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Feb. Funeral Home in Colfax and interment was in a Colfax
19, 1987 - Mackay, Idaho - Clarence Alvi[...]here. He was a veteran of W orld W ar I.
Hospital in Boise following a brief illness of cancer.[...]nnounced later.
Mr. Hart was born April 9, 1930 in Stevensville, Mont., Rob[...]on of Clarence A., and Eva Myrthe Hart. He served in Robert ‘Bob’ Hart was born to Clarenc[...]2] 1964; 3] 1966; 4] 1968. All four being
ranches in the Lost River Valley in Idaho. For the past four buried in the same grave in the Fraternal cemetery,
years he fired the ovens[...]Roy Hugh & Lucile (Thomas) Hart
He was preceded in death by his parents. Roy[...]m. M. Hart and Josephine Chance.
Falls Lumber Co. in the 1950's. Roy[...]4, 1923 (Frank Dykstra); 2] Billy putting in a bid on the painting of the Haase, Ayers[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (630)[...]riff Roy Hat has resigned his position as
putting in a bid on the painting of the Haase, Ayers and[...]im as a well driller. obtained some stock in a promising oil proposition for which
The Sande[...]nized a state. A former partner of Mr. Hart in the well drilling
well-drilling company which wil[...]over $25,000 during the past few months in Texas and
A new Keystone well-drilling machine ar[...]alls, Mt. Friday most competent officers in the state of Montana, and would
Dec. 25, 1914 - f[...]Montana
Roy married Lucille Thomas July 3, 1916 in Missoula, Mt. Friday May 1, 1908 - Steven E[...]Information from their marriage license # 3646 in the
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - R[...]usly married - She was buried April 25th in the City Cemetery, Thompson
married to Lucille Nelson Thom[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. He served in the Army from March 1945 to July 1945.
Friday Jul[...]- Roy
S. Hart and Lucile N. Thomas, both of this city were united George Hartford
in marriage in Missoula Monday afternoon by Rev. H. S.[...]unty and one has practiced the tonsorial art in Thompson Falls for the past
of the best officers[...]and moved to Tarkio. He plans to
admirable judge in selecting a wife. The bride is the take a course in aviation engineering. His shop was
daughter of Mr[...]Missoula, Mont. At that time he was residing in Arlee,
Hart are the parents of a son born Sunday[...]tal. Mother and son are reported as getting along in Co., Penn., to Thomas J. Moore and Charlot[...]hristina Moore,
following: Roy Hugh Hart residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; both from Arle[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (631)[...]of Heron, Mt. May 28, 1912). In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]Information from their marriage certificate # 384 in the April 28, 1905 - Henry Hartman, section f[...]aura Jan. 19, 1906 - C. F. May of Plains was in town on Friday.
Keene - she had not been previous[...]Family information stated that he remained in Belknap as a
from Germany. His siblings were: 1][...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In the 1880 federal census (condensed version) 3rd W[...]n
Hartman 20 years of age born Ohio, parents born in has been promoted to road master for[...]e: T. A. and Laura O oldest section foremen in the service on this division and
Balch.[...]e accepted last
children with only four surviving in 1900; 1] Fred B. born Saturday. He will look[...]ng his family away
Christopher born Sept. 9, 1901 in Thompson Falls; 6] from Thompson.
James[...]P. Ry.
Desdemona May Berryman was born May 1868 in The Sanders County Ledger Frid[...]is
Chris and Desdemona came to the Belknap area in 1883 as variety of berry-eaters is becoming scarce in this neck of the
a member of a construction crew[...]or Thompson Falls Power Co.
broken last Saturday. In going around a curve with their The Sande[...]ceived them, and crew of men are busy putting in the third rail all over the
when they met danger[...]to Chris died Sept. 8, 1928 being buried in the W ildrose
avoid colliding with the approachin[...]#6762 Vol 1, folio
brought to the N. P. Hospital in this city where he is 218 noted that he resided in Thompson Falls.
receiving treatment.[...]tanian July 18, 1895 - Sec. Foreman Chris in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (632)[...]sick list and is taking a
first white child born in Helena, died at a hospital in week or ten days lay off. Operator Hoag o[...]has been anticipating for some time
Chance gulch in 1865. In the fall of 1869 she went with her securing a few days’ work at this point in order to renew old
parents to W alla W alla, W ash. In 1884 she married C. E. acquaintances with th[...]oag come to our midst
moved to Plains and resided in and around there until 1894 well recommended[...]vor to make him acquainted with the belles of the city
was employed on the Northern Pacific railway for[...]til he resigned on account of ill health. He died in The Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory lists[...]that it was too hot in that city to either eat or sleep. It was[...]pan, but there was no large boat leaving Portland in the
March 22, 1917 - front page col 2 - School No[...]week. (Sister Ethel Hartman). mayor and city council, their next trip will be south in the[...]h grade. Hennessey and Earl Hartman of this city, have received
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday appointments in the forest service. They will be assigned to
Sept[...]as been temporarily various lookouts in this region to watch for forest fires.
appointed[...]16 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Earl Hartman
vacancy in the depot force to be filled.[...]ning. in the jaw.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]rtman, third trick Creek, Idaho, March 28, 1917 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (633)[...]Information from their marriage license # 386 in the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hartman[...]leton, California.
21 years of age born Salt Lake City, Utah to Barney McGill Sanders County L[...]ting. He was alone at the time so that the manner in
Annella Katherine McGill was born 1896 Salt Lake City, which the gun was fired is not definit[...]t against a stump or laid it
Earl moved to Mill City, Oregon. across one while it was cocked and in some way knocked it
The June 5 th, 1917 W orld[...]down.
following: Earl W ayne Hartman residing in Thompson Falls, The charge struck first[...]an for the Thompson Falls Power Co; married; tall in of the shot lodged. Although badly wounde[...]who brought him the rest of the way in his car and took him
The 1930 federal census Sa[...]against a tree, he
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hartman, is in the Marines, stationed at slipped from a log and dropped it, and it was discharged in
San Diego, Calif. Eddie had spent several weeks a[...]e has two wounds on his body, the one on his
here in Thompson Falls after graduating from Chicago Art[...]arger, and on the under side of his jaw is
School in June. He left for induction at Butte on August 15th also a rather serious wound. Several shot are still in the latter
and was sent from there to California,[...]th his Oct. 10, 1929 Chicago, Ill.
parents in this town, left Tuesday on the return trip[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (634)[...]nesses Desdemona Hartman and W . B. In March 20, 1907 he was made a Telegraph-operator a[...]ceeded F. N. W oodard as night operator at
reside in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]as made last
Mr. Hartman was born Sept. 9, 1901 in Thompson Falls, Friday. Miss W ilson goin[...]position formerly held by Frank
attended schools in Thompson Falls. Hartm[...]of the W estern Union Tel. Co.
the present ranch in 1935. He was married to Agnes Smith The[...]ge col 3 - Fredrick Promoted - M. L.
Surviving, in addition to the widow at the family home, are F[...]osition at Moscow, Idaho. He will be
was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, u[...]fourth division.
Agnes died 1971 and was buried in the W ild Rose Mr. Fredrick will be placed in charge of a crew of 65 men
cemetery, Thompson Fal[...]mil Hartman. that it was too hot in that city to either eat or sleep. It was[...]pan, but there was no large boat leaving Portland in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]welcomed a new pupil Monday, Ethel mayor and city council, their next trip will be south in the
Hartman, who came here recently from Everett,[...].
Frank Ancle Hartman was born January 24, 1890 in the His right eye and the side of his face are pretty badly
section house in Belknap, Montana, where his father, Chris sc[...]f the
Frank joined the Northern Pacific Railway in Thompson wife of operator Underhil[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (635)[...]ction foreman for the N.P. He joined the railroad in
and speeder were pretty badly smashed.[...]n Pacific depot at He was married in Spokane in 1920. She is a native of
Thompson Falls, that he[...]W ar I, and Frank says his
entered active service in 1918 only being in the service retirement is being hastened[...]Frank joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompso[...]of Missoula. His On Nov. 3, 1963 Frank died in a Missoula, Montana
experience as a telegraph ope[...]nd a resident of Sander county most of his
Dodge, Iowa, to enter the Military service. life, died Sunday in a Missoula hospital. Funeral services
The Sand[...]Thompson were conducted W ednesday in the Community
Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - f[...]Congregational church at 1 p.m. and burial was in the
Hartman obtained a transfer from the continge[...]an. 24, 1890 at Belknap and had
He was married in Spokane, W ashington on July 19, 1920 made his home in Thompson Falls the greater part of his
to Matilda[...]Sanders County After spending 55 years in the employ of the Northern
Ledger Independent Tho[...]1960.
Hartman - Berens Nuptials - There appeared in the Survivors include his wido[...]y over town. with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
T[...]page col. 7 - Former Resident Passes
continuously in the employ of the N. P. Railway at this place[...]ith the exception of about ten heart attack in Fort Atkinson, W is., at the age of 77.
months during the war, during which time he was in the Funeral mass was said there W e[...]ll of Mrs. Hartman was born Oct. 5, 1889 in W isconsin and
his fellow employees. The bride is[...]tana where she was married to Frank Hartman
lived in Thompson Falls in 1917, during which time she here in 1921. She resided here until her husband’s death in
made many friends. Marriage in this case can not be a 1963. She had spent time in California and W isconsin since
failure. Everybod[...]with a cousin in Fort Atkinson at the time of her death.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (636)[...]l
distinction of being the first white child born in Belknap. as Sanders county. He went to Hall[...]- Fred Hartman lost a part of one of his in charge of the unloading of the carloads of ties that are
forefingers the other day. His hand got caught in the gear of accumulating at that point for pic[...]Hartman, the oldest son of C. E.
youngest foreman in point of service for the Northern Hart[...]Fred is well known here having been raised in Thompson
NPRY laborer.[...]of Eddy and Miss from a visit with her folks in British Columbia and
Olive Roberts, daughter of M[...]one of the section foreman near married in Victor, Mont, Jan 30, 1906 and was beaten with a[...]urniture with March 26, 1909 - Fred Hartman is in charge of a section at
them.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (637)[...]d W ar I draft card noted the
that it was too hot in that city to either eat or sleep. It was following: George Dewey Hartman residing in Thompson
their intention when leaving here to go[...]pan, but there was no large boat leaving Portland in the operator for the Northern Pacific Rail[...]m build; brown colored eyes; dark brown
mayor and city council, their next trip will be south in the colored hair.
good old winter time.[...]From the marriage record in the Bonner County
In 1916 he was employed as roadmaster for the Spokan[...]an 21 year
International Railway, making his home in Sandpoint, Idaho. born Mont., residing Thom[...]married; married Sept. 9, 1919 in Sandpoint, Idaho to
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]Elizabeth O’Neal 20 years of age born Iowa, residing in
Sept. 15, 1916 - Heard on the Streets - Fred Hart[...]ort Elizabeth O’Neal was born 1899 Iowa. - as from her
visit with his parents and brother[...]W ed. April 10, 1935 - George Hartman is back in town from
who was married to Janice; and two daug[...]erator.
Frederick died June 1934 and was buried in the W ildrose Sanders County Independent[...]rtman were pioneer since being injured in a car wreck several months ago. Her
settlers of t[...]s roadmaster for the Spokane buried in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Inter[...]Fredrick Hill.
and a fourth brother Earl, of Mill City, Oregon. George died January 24,1974 and was buried Jan. 26th in
the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 6 lot # 10[...]Hill
and Desdemona Berryman was born June 3, 1899 in the Hartman, 85, were to be held W ednesday, Jan. 24, at 9.a.m.
section house in Belknap, Mt. at Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, officiated
The Sanders[...]issing school: services at 2 p.m. in Thompson Falls City Cemetery,
Thompson: 3,4,5, grades: George Hartman[...]7 - Local Items - W ick Hartman went home in Hayden Lake, Idaho, following a short illness.
to[...]ad telegrapher, Burial was Jan. 22, 1990 the City Cemetery, Thompson
Saturday. He passed it[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (638)[...]ons to have to go through what he
(Coleman) Angst in Thompson Falls, where she grew up and had[...]while in the village of Hey in Vietnam on shore leave, he
Ruth, a family histo[...]tailed records, starting was shot three times in the abdomen.
with her grandfather, Noah Coleman,[...]99 Lakewood, W ash.
founding families who settled in Thompson Falls in 1884. Sanders County Ledger June 17, 199[...]ls resident George Glenn Hartman,
the first ranch in the area known as the Coleman Ranch, 69,[...]ted W ednesday, June
hardware stores and bakeries in Thompson Falls. They 16, at 11 a.m. at Tuell-McKee Funeral Home in Tacoma,
passed away only a month apart in 1918. W ash., followed by[...]at the funeral home.
W allace, Idaho. They lived in Oregon, returning to George was bor[...]hompson Falls. He
Thompson Falls before his death in 1944. retired from the U.S[...]s.
They began preserving and raising Canada Geese in 1947. Survivors include his wife, Karen[...]er at Thompson Falls. After Mr. Hartman’s death in 1974, daughter, Glennda Martin, Tacoma, W a.;[...]J. R. Hartman
Ruth worked in the post office for many years, retiring in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
1966. In addition to her Canada Geese preservations, she[...]ece, Shirley Sternman, parents were born in Germany. His known siblings were: 1]
Kingston, Id[...]sas, Joe was married to Ida
always there with her in later years, Leora Smith, Julius Virginia a[...]lly Virginia was born Dec. 18, 1864 in Illinois. Both of her
Page of Kalispell. parents were born in Kentucky.
Arriving in this part of Missoula county to the very
Georg[...]Hartman was born Nov. 22, 1929 in his youth, cutting ties when the Northern Pacific[...]nover and they had the among the farmers in this section to make final proof of their
followi[...]onover was born. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]0 acres of land.
George Hartman, who has enlisted in the Coast Guard is BLM Serial Nr. MTMTAA 067535 - document # 918 of
stationed in New Jersey.[...]scription N1/2SW 8; township 22N;
After serving in W orld W ar II, George was called back range 30W -- SENW 8; and SW SW 8, both in township
into the service 1948 through 1952, serving in the Coast 22N; range 30W .
Guards. At that time the “Sullivan Act” was in force which Joe and his wife homesteaded on Little Beaver Creek, 15
allowed a veteran to volunteer in the place of a new draftee. miles west o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (639)[...]Local News - Joe Hartman sold his interest in the Plains and
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]ll owns
July 7, 1905 - Joe Hartman of Belknap was in town the auto stage running between[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in the clear between 25 to 400 tons of hay. Only a f[...]to left Plains last Saturday, bound for Kansas City, where he
clear a ranch on Little Beaver and now[...]card from Joe Hartman says he was then in El Paso, Texas,
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]den with green fruit and everything else advanced in
butcher shop and gone back to his ranch at W hite[...]He expected to go on to Mexico soon, but he is
In December of 1906 (or was this 05) he ran an ad st[...]16, 1913 - front page col 1 - W eek’s Events at City of
own ranch on Beaver Creek out of W hitepine.[...]e came home Monday on No. 3, and has not invested in
Sept. 28, 1906 - J. L. Hartman of Belknap was in the city on land down there as yet. He is looking fine as ever.
Monday. He expects to open his meat market in Trout Creek The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]Sunday in his auto to look into the matter of his mail rout[...]Signal.
- description - S1/2NE8 and also N1/2SE 8 in township In the fall of 1914 Joe ran for county commissioner[...]n for Sheriff of Sanders county,
ranchman brought in a wagon load of turkey, 31 to be exact which[...]ready sale for the Thanksgiving remaining in office until December 31, 1922.
birds.[...]re visiting and and Mrs. J. L. listed as living in Thompson Falls.
paying taxes here Monday. In August 9, 1917 Joe was authorized to purchase the[...]- automobile for the Sheriff’s office and in May of 1920 a
Local News - Joseph Hartman who has[...]quarter of new Ford was purchased.
a century in the vicinity of W hitepine, has sold out and has[...]d to Plains to live. He has purchased an interest in the Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 24, 1918 - front pa[...]600 span of arrested for not compiling in the ‘new war law’ that requires
horses on the[...]ble body men to work five days a week or be place in
job, but at times they need a heavy team.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (640)[...]for two terms and has conducted its affairs in 1886. He was a timber man in his youth, cutting ties when
conscientiously and[...]nd these additional duties have also been handled in west of Thompson Falls. From 1910 thru 1916[...]a careful and painstaking manner. Joe has resided in Sanders contract to haul mail between Perma[...], and is stage, one of the first automobiles in this part of Montana,
in every way qualified to serve you to the best adva[...]riven by Ed. Love. Mr. Hartman as elected sheriff in
The sheriff’s office will continue to be in good hands if he is 1914 and served for five te[...]married at Fredonia, Ks., and his wife died here in
Alexander of Niarada). 1939. She was buried in Hope. He married Anna W est here
The 1930 federal census Sanders County, Mt. School Dist in 1941.
# 6, township 25 Trout Creek April 16 page[...]armer - of Thompson Falls and Earl of Mill City, Ore., and three
ranch: (wife) Ida 62 years old;[...]sent to the funeral. Shrider mortuary was in charge.
Sanders county last week and visited friends in Thompson Anna Hartman died Dec. 23, 19[...]fall, age of 76 years, burial Dec. 30, 1955 in the W hitepine
the Hartmans have traveled all ove[...]things look
better and more promising right here in the Clarks Fork Richa[...]n was born ca 1908/1909 to
of the Paloose country in eastern W ashington. W hile on Christoph[...]r trip they visited Mr. Eiseman, who was formerly in Youngest son of Chris and Desdemona Hartman was
business in Thompson Falls. He now lives in Louisiana. killed in Thompson Falls in an automobile accident in 1933.
They were unimpressed with Florida. Mr. Har[...]uly 26,
Ida died January 6, 1939 and is buried in Hope, Idaho. 1933 - Dick Hartman Killed in Auto Accident. - About 10
Ida had made her will J[...]and started to drive out to the dance at Birdland in his
Falls, Mt.[...]Information from their marriage license #1428 in the turned around at the Thayer place a[...]al age; born Akron, the river they collided in a head on collision with a Ford
Ohio to John Hart[...]been sedan driven by Geo. Cummingham in which were also his
previously married - married[...]eph died Jan. 10, 1950 Hope, Idaho and was buried in but at the scene of the wreck Dick[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (641)[...]ake the cartridge from Harvey’s gun
and resided in Thompson Falls all his life. All the younger[...]ith him regret his passing Mrs. Dent had in her arms. Mr. Dent became somewhat
exceedingly. H[...]Alfred Grandchamp, Del Alvord, W ilbur in the corral, shooting him twice in the back, but he was not
Grazier, O. M. Larson, David Hougland, and Perry Heart Jr. always consistent in his story.
Alfred, Del, W ilbur and David were al[...]eral. Fred from Sandpoint, murdered man not in the corral as stated by Harvey but lying
Earl from Mill City, Oregon, and Frank, George and Edward on t[...]arranted to
Mrs. Sam Melberg of Spokane were also in attendance. moving the body, they cov[...]he way he was more or less wild, being constantly in fear of
John Harvey[...], Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday statement in court could hardly believe in his insanity. He
Feb. 29, 1884 - Local mention -[...]s
explored the mountains from Crows Nest to Eagle City in quite crafty in presenting reasons for his excitement as
search o[...]hat it was a night to be remembered. Harvey early in
eighty miles west on the Mullan road, was brought[...]y Probate Judge Stephens he stayed in that lonely place much longer.
consisting of Drs.[...]and a pleasant appearing man. He came to Missoula in 1865
stay all night. Harvey consented and the next morning before and has since been principally engaged in mining, though he
the two had eaten breakfast Oli[...]le, but has been growing worse. Since he invested in
Oliver was found with his hands tied together,[...]e ferry, worked upon him
had tied him. Oliver was in his stocking feet and was until he saw an enemy in every person who came near him,
evidently endeavo[...]about sixteen miles away, reaching there at in that neighborhood but a few weeks, though he had been in
noon W ednesday, as the family were at dinner. He[...]Great Slave lake, his father being an Englishman in the
the shooting. He was so excited and wi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (642)[...]tlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

mine at Butte in early days and then went to the States and Ethel Hastings
farmed in Illinois but returned to Montana some years ago.[...]graduate.
A brother of his is said to be engaged in the sheep business
on the Musselshell.[...]Thompson Falls Power Co.
that way. He seems to be in constant terror that some one
will shoot him. A crazy man is confined in a cell opposite Carrie Hatheway
him and John one day this week called Bob Lane in, saying: The Thompson Falls 1917 Polk dire[...]Tom Hathaway
him away from here or place me in a dark cell, where he The W eekly Miss[...]- Robt Oliver was shot and killed by John Harvey in The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.,[...]lk directory list him as a mercy of the cut-throats down that way as he leaves friends
carpenter - he is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk behind who would[...]afe, under the He was born Jan. 27, 1927 in Merriman, Neb. He was
proprietorship of W . G. Bannon and Clem Hass, was opened raised in Kellogg, Idaho and worked in the logging industry.
on Sunday in the building formerly occupied as a restaurant. Daryl and his wife Dorothy were married in 1949. They
lived in Thompson Falls from 1948 to 1971 where they[...]ed The family moved to Spokane, W ash., in 1971 and he had
to the air base near Spokane afte[...]Mrs. Lloyd Hassett. Daryl retired in 1986 and went to northern California to do
Sand[...]Falls, recently married He was preceded in death by his father Dell Hatten. He is
Mis[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (643)[...]h.
county coroner, court house - he is not listed in the 1911
Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]Havill and Mr. Otto W isner were united in marriage at
Oct. 10, 1913 - page 3 - Lineman Inju[...]who join in wishing her and Mr. W isner a happy journey
W h[...]ef but Newsy Notes - After about two
months spent in Idaho and western Montana towns, Dave[...]newspaper “Torch” May 29, his home in Michigan on Monday by a telegram announcing
1923[...]Hawkins, an old time Georgia girl, well known in
April 26, 1907 - Mrs. Dave Haugh went to H[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (644)[...]abstracted from article on A. W . Thayer
week-end in Spokane.[...]kane, owner and operator of a half dozen theatres in
Clarence Hawood Eastern Montana, several in W ashington and Idaho.
The Thompson Falls 1913[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 1,
in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]another step in the advancement of Thompson Falls, when[...]pokane. Miss Lolo Morton who will
islands to live in a lumbering camp and supervise logging ma[...]erry with her catchy songs and dances.
operations in a tropical rain forest. He will be manager for[...]operations and supervising road in costume. The second change will be rag time songs[...]was selected for the position after an interview in The grown people for fifteen cents and[...]of moving pictures and Miss
had previously served in the Peace Corps in Fiji, speaks Morton’s whirlwind dances[...]ion and logging Hayes is a stockholder in the Rex theatre of Spokane, and on
methods.[...]it there last week found that on account of the
In Fiji, forest land is owned by local villages and leased to operators’ strike in that city, he must either return there to
companies on a 99[...]ome figure for his lease here, decided to
profit. In addition the company tries to upgrade the villages make the change.
by making improvements in the community and schools. Mr. Do[...]k, which will give
from Fiji. They will be living in a three-bedroom home the public four n[...]ccompanied by songs and special music four nights in the
the nearest town.[...]s of Spokane, formerly
laborer - He is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk manager of the Rex theatre, was married in Spokane last
directory.[...]week to Miss Mae H. Ackerly of New York City. The[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (645)[...]d, Massachusetts. His parents were also born in that state.
the seed being sown in the common soil. It has not been Sander[...]rtner John Stiles. Fred was still alive and lives in
The Thompson Falls 1905 Polk directory lists him as a Thompson Falls. He was born in 1863 at Boston. He came
miner. to Montana in 1881 and settled in Butte. In 1883, he went to
The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]A. Hayes is back on Prospect creek with man. In 1894, he bought a piece of land two miles east of[...]tana Friday coming to Thompson Falls in 1882.)
May 29, 1908 -W . A. Hayes interested in some promising In February, 1884, he and Stiles took a trip over to[...]ch.
Dec. 9, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. A. W . Thayer is in receipt of a On crossing the pass where the M[...]daho, about October 1st. Mr. Hayes was well known in per pound. Murray was the headquarters of the Mother Lode
Sanders county and spent many years in this part of the state Mines.
prospecting for m[...]er night. It cost $1 for
W illiam is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk sleeping room[...]the great gold boulder which was five inches in diameter.
A. J. Haymaker[...]freighting it over to the mining camps than in mining.
A. J. Haymaker is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls (Potatoes they had[...]information from Ed Fitzgerald’s material in the Helena
Clara died Jan 15, 1942 and was buried Jan 19, 1942 in State Archives, Helena, Mt.)
the Plains cemetery.Plains, Mt. In the Spring of 1885, the road was opened over the[...]horse load and $4 for a four-horse load. In 1885, the
Edwin Irv Haymker was born Sept. 19, 1[...]s between
Irv died March 18, 1961 and was buried in the Plains Thompson Falls and Murray. M[...]employed for two years in the Mother Lode mine.
The Thompson Falls 1913 Po[...]hn Fred married Fannie Mae Cameron in Dec. of 1886
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (646)[...]iage and that the marriage took set a place in memory of his deceased wife.
place in Thompson Falls.)[...]his one good suit at Fred’s house, just in case there was a
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday buried in his suit. “They” say Frank burned up the road[...]be held in Chicago and for him to report June 6. Mr.
1915[...]Hazelbaker will attend the convention and act in the capacity
dairyman.[...]ied Samuel George Loffman Dec. 31, 1932
believers in taking children from such homes, nevertheless[...]rtunity as he grows to manhood,
as though he were in his own home. He is a lover of outdoor[...]nd his credits are laborer.
among the best in his class. He shows good training from the
home a[...]d ‘Alene National Forest with headquarters in W allace.
several years. Fred sold the NW 1/4 to[...]dnesday
brick yard. Brick from this yard was used in the Odd morning, Mr. Headley[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (647)[...]647

of his brother in Illinois. a[...]promotion that he has been
tendered. He has been in charge of the Cabinet Forest just Katie Heady
one year and in that time has proven his adaptability. Ralph Katie Heady’s marriage to George W . W hite was noted in
H. Bushnell, succeeds Mr. Headly as acting superv[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday 4, as taking place in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Dec. 4, 1908 - Roy Headly off[...]ion as
chief of operations for the Forest service in San Francisco. H. W[...]Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. July 5,
He was listed in the Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory. 18[...]Nebraska, has purchased an interest in the City Meat
W m. E. Headley[...]y - Mrs. W . E. having been skilled in all the craft of the business in his
Headley of Missoula has joined her husband he[...]er’s market. Mr. Calavan has gone to his ranche in
make Thompson Falls her future home. Mr. Headley[...]sheep.
Thompson Falls Power company. He has been in that
business for over 20 years, principally in the employ of the Hugh Frank & Lilli[...]5] Gladys; 6]
They will make their summer home in what is known as Lottie; 7] Inez. The[...]nse version) Brownsville,
They are to be envied in securing this beautiful location, Linn Co.,[...]tion with the power company and expects In the story on Charles Scribner, he noted that Hugh[...]Hearing was his first packer when he arrived in Trout Creek,
look over conditions with a view of locating. Mr. Headley’s Mt. in 1939.
duties as city manager for the company will be assumed by[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (648)[...]k - M&M Hearing and now assisting in the F.E.R.A., doing office and clerical
Goldie we[...]on the hill near the school. Later end in Thompson Falls. Mr. Hurst is a case worker for th[...]five acres of land on W ilkes Creek. FERA in Lake county.
Thompson Falls school records for[...]of the former, Jack Hearing. Republican.
In North Bend Hugh has another brother.[...]Falls Resident’s Kin Succumbs -
help a neighbor in need to whatever extent he was able to. A[...]with the ability Mrs. A. G. McAllister were in Missoula W ednesday
to work with others.[...]hompson) survived by three sisters in addition to the parents.
McAllister. (Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery under the direction of
Allen[...]ildred Hearst died Sept. 23, 1988 with her burial in the
April 9, 1925 - Local Boy W eds Hamilton Girl[...]arst, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. McAlister of this city and
Miss Mildred W agy, a prominent young lady of[...]en L. & Ina (M cCann) Hearst
were quietly married in Butte on March 19, by the Rev. All[...]6 Thompson
Dorsie of the Christian church of that city. Falls, Mt., to Allen Hear[...]of Sept. 28, 1944 it was noted in the Plains paper that Allen
Hamilton, a graduate of the University and at present is a senior in the Plains High School. Lorin with continue
teaching in the High School in her home town. with his hig[...].
as a young man of good habits and standing high in the Allen served in W orld W ar II with the US Army Air
estimation of those who came in contact with him. Corps, 78th A[...]1944 Butte, Mont. and was
Mr. Hearst is working in Butte at present, but when school discharg[...]nday morning. in Thompson Falls to Mildred W agy Hearst and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (649)[...]and Garrison Hearst Krohn. His sons-in-law are Charley
In 1943, the family settled in Plains. It was there that Lorin Chambers and Ga[...]rin attended the Lorin was preceded in death by his son in 1968.
University of Montana (then called Montana[...]Mass, 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family/Pope
degree in forest management in 1953. John XXIII Catholic Church. The family asks that in lieu of
W hile attending college, Lorin married[...]Heater was born Feb. 11, 1918 to Perry Heater jr.
in Plains. He went on to serve as assistant ranger o[...]in Forest at the Squaw Creek Ranger Station, then in Ethel married Loren Stanfield April 20,[...]worked with a lumber Falls, Mont.
company in Plains as a forester. Lorin utilized his pilot's[...]to examine timber sales. He returned to
the USFS in 1959 and after working as a regional check[...]eater
scaler and as ranger of the Calder District in the St. Joe Harold Edward Heater was bo[...]Forest, he was transferred to the Regional Office in Falls, Mont., to Perry Heater jr. and Kather[...]Douglas, Utah. Eventually he served in the 42nd Engineers
lumber and plywood plants.[...]359). He was discharged March 5, 1946 Camp
plants in Idaho and Montana to increase the recovery of[...]formerly married to ___ Crozier.
fought fires in California, Arizona, W ashington, Idaho and[...]for the 48, Thompson Falls, died Tuesday in Spokane after a
National Museum of Forest Service[...]lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 28, 1927 in Thompson
involved in various forest-related activities, including more[...]He attended schools here and served in the U.S. Army
Foresters.[...]He married Patricia Crozier March 13, 1958 in Coeur
and service organizations.[...]Funeral services were held Saturday in the Community
and Stacie Hearst (Krohn) of Edmond[...]ch with Rev. Tim. Hawkins officiating. Burial was in
grandsons, Jared Allen Chambers, Ross Benn[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (650)[...]agel journeyed to Spokane, secured a marriage
was in charge of arrangements.[...]ry Alton Heater and Ethel L. Hattan. Stobie
In 1919 Lewis, Perry Sr. youngest son came to live w[...]a year and then Thompson Falls, Mt. - $1,000 in Gold Taken - Perry Heater
moved to Thompson Falls[...]far they have taken out nearly a thousand dollars in gold at
1923 - Senior Plans after graduation - Le[...]filled with
a long absence, spent a day last week in Thompson Falls prospectors locating on th[...]Pertie had gone to take the examination in cosmeotologh and
Orie Emerson was born March 18, 1892 Stuckland beauty work in general. She demonstrated her work on Mrs.
(Allia[...]- Heater Family Owns Rare Bible - A Bible printed in
Orie served in the Army as a Private First Class with the 1[...]eek area, at time of service was a farmer. Served in of only four or five in existence.
France - enlisted July 17, 1917 Spokane, W ashington - The Bible was printed in German by Christopher Sauer of
entered service Ju[...]inted by the same colonial printer were published in 1748
Information from his W orld W ar I draft c[...]is single; slightly printed pages were stored in the loft of a meeting house
bald; 25 years of age[...]he British Army
Orie joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in approached the city, The British, not realizing the pages
1920, remai[...]e, used them as bedding for their horses.
himself in 1944 and was a member until 1947: on his card[...]enough pages were
he noted that he was a merchant in Thompson, Garage & salvaged by Sauer to[...]hes thick and containing 1272
until Feb. 22, 1919 in the Army Engineers: serial # 159913. pages, w[...]] Robert his father, Isaac Heater, who lived in western Nebraska,
Feb. 7, 1921 2] Lois June Sept.[...]where he had homesteaded after moving from Iowa. Isaac
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]rry Heater of latter handed it down to Orie in 1952.
Vermilion made up his mind that a st[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (651)[...]ncluding grandfather Isaac’s birth certificate, in German. Hayes Co., Neb.
Other papers inclu[...]an. The recipe apparently is for a Sometime in the late 1880 or early 1890s Perry and Ethel
home[...]ot, one pint of vinegar and one pint Montana in 1900, settling at Chester, Mont. Perry Sr.,
of spirits. Put these articles together in an earthen crock, and worked first at the coal docks for the Great Northern and
let it stand in a warm place for 24 hours. Then pour off, take later ran a small saloon right in Chester. The family moved
a pound of brown sugar and mix it in a bottle and cork it up to the then Missoula County in 1904 and settled at
tightly. Then take one tablespoonful of this in the mornings W hitepine. By this time they[...]eb.; 2] Perry
Heater said it has been tradition in the family to hand the Alton Jr. June 8, 189[...]. age 1); 4] Harley Ray, July 11, 1900 -
recently in Spokane at the First Church of the Nazarene. It[...]eek, Mt. 5] Lewis Irving Dec.
was from an article in the Spokesman-Review, telling of the 3, 1903 Chester, Choteau, Mt.
Bible and of the display in Spokane that the Heaters learned In 1904 things hadn’t been going too well for Perr[...]and Ethel, so they decided to get a divorce. In May of 1905
Orie died April 29, 1978 Thompson F[...]4 lot # 13. In the following article we learned of their separat[...]- divorce - Intemperance and desertion are
Monday in the Community Congregational Church here for[...]eventeen years.
years. The Rev. Gaylund Olson was in charge of the services They were married in Bryan’s state and have four children .
and interment was in the Fraternal Cemetery. Grave side Eth[...]. Shrider’s Perry Sr. settled in old Trout Creek or Larchwood. He
Funeral Home of Plains was in charge of arrangements. hued logs and worked in the woods and there he meet his
He was born Feb. 28, 1892 in Nebraska and came to the present wife.
Trout Creek area with his family in 1908. In 1918 he joined On Dec. 12, 1906 Thompson Falls, Mt., Perry married a
the armed forces and served in France. He was a charter young divorce[...]zation. He was also a member of peace in Thompson Falls, Mt.
AF and AM No. 70. He served f[...]Information from their marriage license # 10 in the
Selective Service Board of Sanders Co. He was a partner in Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls[...]W hitepine, Mt.; 39 years of age born Henry Co.,
in the OK Tire Shop in Plains until his retirement. Ohio[...]s, Mt. by
Irene F. Heater died 1985 with burial in the Fraternal J. B. Pruden, Justice of[...]Josephine Dexter.
Perry Alton Heater was born in Sandusky, Henry Co., Susie had bee[...]- Perry A. Heater and Susie B. Nash, both of
Co., Iowa page 124 A. - Isaac Heater (farmer) 47 years of[...]of W illiam Cummings
age, born Ohio, parents born in Pa.; children: 1] Eva E 17 W ednesday by[...]young men and a jolly good time was indulged in. The
years of age born Iowa; 5] Minnie 4 years of age born Iowa. happy couple will make their home[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (652)[...]el to let him take Orie and Harley back Creek in what is now Heater’s Gulch. There was then a
to[...]d negotiate it easily. (Now the bridge is gone,
In 1907 Perry and his family where living on Vermill[...]cross is by wading the stream and hiking to
Creek in Heater Gulch out of Trout Creek, Mont. He logged[...]Mt. Friday June 19, 1908 - A interest in the McIntee saloon to Mr. W oodson.
special train[...]26. 1910 - Noting those that lose possessions in the 1910
drowned while fishing in Trout Creek last W ednesday fire: Tro[...]The bridge across the Clark Fork River was built in 1911
o’clock last Friday afternoon. Carriages w[...]ollowing marched a dozen or more little girls all in Sanders County Ledger Friday January 19, 1912[...]ll on Property Near Trout
funeral procession seen in Thompson for many days. Creek. - Pe[...]s let a
returned to Trout Creek about 4 o’clock in the afternoon. contract to M. J. Siebenale[...]g gold ore. The new mill will be operated by
home in the East. Harlie was born in Hill City, South water power, using the waters o[...]d dropped
months 30 days. And that he had resided in Trout Creek for over a 42-inch turbine whee[...]e loss of their youngest son, Harlie Ray In 1912 Perry Jr. came to live with his father, maki[...]ended school
Perry sr, decided to open a saloon in Larchwood and had in a house up Vermilion Creek at Hattie Coleman’s[...]rted to homestead. The buildings had been used in a mining
be 13 saloons in the town at that time.) Here Perry Sr., o[...]rmer partner, O. E.
to enter the logging business in this same area. W oodson in their saloon business at Larchwood. Mr.
At that time there was no bridge in the area that crossed W oodson now having to[...]Perry Sr., and his boys and other young men in the area
of Trout Creek; one at the mouth[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (653)[...]u are looking for cars of the type they
to France in a short time. Perry was too young so he stayed[...]Richard Heater remembered that on the date of
In 1917 Perry Sr., and Jr., purchased their first ca[...]o celebrate the
Ford model T. There were few cars in the area and it proved occasion. To make t[...]ring their logging years, Susie was a great asset in the party.)
Heater operation. She was chief[...]on his retirement will actively interest himself in the welfare
In June 1918 Perry sr. and Susie accompanied Perry j[...]st. of this county..
In 1919 Lewis, Perry Sr. youngest son came to live w[...]ear and then Thompson Falls, Mt. - $1,000 in Gold Taken - Perry Heater
moved to Thompson Falls[...]on Bearmouth Creek out of Drummond, Montana. So
In 1920, Perry Sr. and Jr. decided to give up loggin[...]far they have taken out nearly a thousand dollars in gold at
they moved their families to Thompson Fal[...]W ed. May 23, 1934 - Mr. Heater and son Perry
In 1927 the present Ford garage was built and in 1928 they jr., have just returned from Nebra[...]de the trip there and back at fifty miles an hour in a Ford
by serving several terms as sheriff. In 1926 he ran for V8 sedan, traveling in all, 2500 miles.
Sheriff on the Democratic ticket[...]ompson Falls, Mt. always been interested in prospects and mines.
W ed. Jan. 5, 1927 - Sheriff[...]An old friend of his, named Durback, who in past years
Heater took over the duties of sheriff on Monday morning. had prospected in this section, invited Perry to come in with
The job is not a new one to Mr. Heater as[...]an mine which a partner by the name of
the county in the same capacity before and was very popular McMurray had located in Old Mexico in the mountains
among his constituents.[...]ar, including
and Chrysler - Another active group in the auto game is McMurray. The supposi[...]t arrived penetrating the interior points in Mexico, because they
as yet.[...]garage they built this year is one of the finest in Thompson Falls, Mt. - W orking Gold[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (654)[...]ge col. 1 bottom - F. E. Kincannon Passes
strikes in the section where Mr. Heater is prospecting. It i[...]duces as high as $2.00 per pan. Kincannon, in Berkeley, Calif. Mr. Kincannon, 83, had been
Sa[...]Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 30, 1935 in ill health for some time and died there Christmas[...](Simons) Heater Jr.
Perry retired from business in 1938. Perry Alton He[...]Red Fern,
Susie died May 2, 1947 and was buried in W ildrose South Dakota to Perry Alto[...]ty Ledger Thurs. June 1, 1978 In 1900, Perry’s parents moved to Chester, Montana[...]ry - there they moved to western Mont. In 1904, while living
May 7, 1947 Obituary - Heater[...]our sons and went
were held Monday at 2 o’clock in the Methodist church, by train to Angu[...]78 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Heater were married in 1906 fishing with his brother Orie.
and m[...]Perry Jr. came to visit his father and family in 1910 and
Larchwood, and made their home here sinc[...]son, Charles Dunsmore, Seattle, by a In 1917, Perry Sr. and Jr., purchased their first ca[...]and Orie Ford model T. There were few cars in the area at that time
Heater, both of Thompson Fa[...]n had
Monterey, Cal., who was able to arrive here in time for the a wonderful time in the car, attending dances and of course
funeral.[...]orld W ar I draft card noted the
Luke. Burial was in W ild Rose Cemetery. following: Perry Alton Heater residing in Trout Creek, Mt.;
Perry died March 5, 1954 in Deer Lodge, Mont and is 21 years of age; born June 5, 1896 Redfern, SD; father born
buried in the W ildrose cemetery.[...]ing application for
Olney officiating. Burial was in the Thompson Falls entrance into th[...]ne Simons were married June 4, 1918
He was born in Ohio, April 16, 1867 and came to Montana at the Methodist Parsonage in Thompson Falls by the Rev.
in 1900, settling at Chester. The family moved to Sa[...]. Perry and Katie drove to Thompson Falls,
county in 1904 and settled at W hitepine and Trout Creek[...]eturning to Trout
before moving to Thompson Falls in 1920. Creek, they stayed[...]is now owned by Benny Dickson). Perry jr. logged in
Richard, operates it at present. (The building[...]children: 1] Ethel M. Feb. 11,
He was a sheriff in the 1920s’ for several terms and a 191[...]d C. Oct. 14, 1921; 4] Thelma K. May 18, 1925; 5]
in 1938 and his wife succumbed in 1947. Harold E. Sept. 2[...]United in Marriage Tuesday afternoon - Perry Heater Jr.,[...]Miss Katie Simon, both of Larchwood, were united in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (655)[...]n, Mass., and Mrs. And Mrs. Ralph
host of friends in the western part of the county, where they (The[...]has Heater of Thompson Falls.
taught in a number of the schools in her neighborhood. Phone calls were rec[...]M. Heater died at the age of 82 years Aug. 25,
In 1920 Perry Sr. and Jr., decided to give up logging and 1982 Plains, Mt., with burial August 28, 1982 in the
with a Mr. Dodson in partnership, bought the Ford garage W hite[...]ine, Mt.
and agency from W alt Luke and Mr. ___en in Thompson Perry A. Heater died Nov. 3[...]at the site of the present burial Dec. 3, 1983 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine,
Chevrolet ag[...]repairing Ford autos.
They were ------ engrossed in a thriving business. Richard Clayton & Doris June (Larson) Heater
They weren’t long in buying Mr. Dodson out and Richar[...]ter and Son.” Simon.
In 1927 the present Ford Garage was built, in 1928 the Rich enlisted Sept. 30, 1942 int[...]f Petty
named the Heater and Heater garage since. In the 1930's Officer Electrician’s Mate 1[...]1945 at Bremerton, W A.
went into partnership in the business with him. Rich mar[...]5, 1962 front page col 3 - E. F. W aycaster Dies in
13, 1968 front page bottom of page - Heaters Obse[...]Missoula - Funeral services were held Tuesday in Missoula
Anniversary (picture in the paper) - Over 125 friends and for Edwar[...]eater attended an open engineer, who died in a Missoula hospital Saturday. Burial
house celebrating the couple 50th wedding anniversary was in the Missoula cemetery.
Saturday night at the Heat[...]siness when Lloyd Johnson.
his father retired in 1961. He was born Feb. 28, 1884 in Bushy Creek, N.C., and
Since then Heater has kept himself busy hunting, fishing moved to Missoula in 1905 after being discharged from the
and bottle collecting, and Mrs. Heater takes part in card Army. He was an engineer for the North[...]for 32 years and retired in 1949. He was a member of the
All of the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (656)[...]he 15th T. W . Heatherly was born June 1865 in England.
Air Force 473rd Base Unit earning the ra[...]lowing children: 1] Gary. were born in England.
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]Falls (June 4) he stated that he arrived in the United States in
R. Heater of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age[...]f Thompson Falls, Mt. 24 years of age born Valley
City, North Dakota to W illiam M. W emett and Fern[...]good trade, and those
Fern was born 1920 Valley City, North Dakota to W illiam who call at her pl[...]Bernard shooting W alter McKelvery of Gothic City,
“W oman of the Year” by the Thompson Falls BPW club. In Colorado at Murray, Idaho - W alter McKel[...]n Falls and the
age 15 as Fern W immett of Valley City, N. Dak., she was a lady said, on hearing of[...]she
member of the N.D. softball team which played in the would go straightway to Murray and see that Bernard suffers
national tournament in Chicago. A few years later she was the full[...]ther (W ilds) Hebert
After graduating from Valley City State Teachers college in John Henry Hebert was born Sept. 23, 1889 M[...]where she was to teach that fall, over the Cabin City road barber.
south of the river. The following year she taught in Rock John married Esther Mayetta W ilds A[...]mpson Falls, Mt. (Ernest G. Soule).
was a vacancy in the teaching staff, applied and again taught Information from their marriage license # 345 in the
here. The next year, Bob Heater, son of Mrs.[...]r returned from the service and they were married in Hebert of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 28 ye[...]May of 1945. A son Gary was born. After Gary was in Madawaska, Maine to Remie Hebert and[...]ied to Esther W ilds
Fern died 1992 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, of Eddy, Mt.; whi[...]n at Vancouver, April 28, 1916 - Married in Plains - John Hebert, who
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (657)[...]on barber shop here and Miss Esther Camas Prairie homesteader, who has been employed on the
W ilds,[...]roject at Thompson Falls the past two years, left
in marriage in Plains Saturday morning by Father M. J. Tuesday for a month’s visit in Nebraska.
Donohue. After a wedding trip to Missou[...]ded away to murders and holdups ever committed in this part of the state
Plains. W e don’t blame[...]ried here was enacted Tuesday evening almost in the shadow of the
was only ducked in the river and a few other things. count[...]s, Mt. Thurs. breast bone. W oods was shot in the left breast, and lodged
March 8, 1917 - Local[...]ob him or the two
following: John Hebert residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 29 behind him, which the[...]nd
Octis— , self employed; wife and baby; short in height; lived near Perma, where he served[...]who knew him as a friends. His
her home Thursday, in response to a message that her mother and sister live in Geneva, Nebraska where the corpse
daughter at tha[...]ing for interment.
John Hebert died with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Mr. H. W oods is a[...]helor. W alla city schools. He has been with the company but a
Est[...]wn from Butte, Tuesday. page 3 col 4 - Camas Prairie News - The people of this[...]remains have been shipped to relatives in Nebraska.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]y
March 14, 1913 - page 3 - Elmer Hefley of Camas Prairie June 18, 1915 - page 3 - W . A. Darling of the Power City
has leased his ranch and is now in the employ of the Jewelry store, receiv[...]ho was murdered here on
and Elmer Hefley of Camas Prairie left Tuesday for the 6th of March, fo[...]deceased.
Kendrick, Idaho, where they will engage in farming. They This letter is a little late,[...]- George W . Heffner came to Thompson Falls in 1884.
front page col 3 - Camas Prairie News - Elmer Heffly, a The Frontie[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (658)[...]Thompson Falls, Montana

1884 - advertisement - City Lodging House, Heffner & had the fol[...]6,
March 17, 1905 - Geo W . Heffner, who dropped in to call 1896 Stevensville, Mt.
on the me[...]hildren first
early citizens. He came to Thompson in the boom days 21 came to Stevensville,[...]er living at Stevensville
years ago, and assisted in staking out the town. for a short time, they came to Thompson Falls in 1900 and
W hile chatting with one of the busine[...]the ranch on Prospect creek.
out a frame building in the rear of Henry Florin’s saloon and Th[...]1913
excitement and he conducted a lodging house in the building - 1915, all directory make note of his residing in Thompson
now occupied by the Roberts family. He said it was not Falls, Mt.
uncommon in those days to get $1.50 each from men who[...]on was born 1872, the daughter of O. K.
slept two in a bed or $1.00 to sit up in a chair. Meals were in Everson. Her siblings were: 1] Clark, 2] Charle[...]Friday
The railroad had been built through here in the September May 19, 1905 - O. K. Everson[...]Preston and Mrs. Andrew Helman.
Mr. Heffner was in the city in the interests of the Missoula The Sanders C[...]Mt. Friday
Lumber company and is glad to be back in Montana after an April 19, 1907 - A. G. Helman, one of the hustling
absence of a few years in the east. ranchman from Prospect creek, was in town last Friday and
He looked around for some[...]Heller Jan. 7, 1910 - City and County - Mrs. A. G. Helman, wife of
The San[...]Nellie died April 7, 1910 and was buried in the W ildrose
work on a group of mining claims on[...]Coeur folio #222, noted that she resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.,
d’Alene ore discoveries. H[...]h.
visitor of late years. Mr. Heller is prominent in mining The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]- col 3 - Mrs. A. Helman, whose
years has shared in the general prosperity. Mr. Heller’s i[...]reek, nine miles southwest of Thompson. Funeral
In the Saint Joe area, there is a creek called Heller creek services were held in Thompson Monday from the M.E.
named after him.[...]Church and the remains laid to rest in the W ild Rose[...]family, whose sorrow is shared by many friends in
place of birth was Christianin, Norway)[...]K. Everson, father of Mrs.
Anton married Nellie in 1892 Hot Springs, S. Dak. and He[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (659)[...]also sang with the King’s choir.
Another sister in Stevensville and a brother in North Dakota In 1882 he came to the United States and W isconsin,[...]county, Minn., where he was naturalized in 1886. He
April 8, 1910 - Card of Thanks - For the[...]e married Nellie Everson of Hot Springs, S. Dak., in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ther - Little Miss Mary via covered wagon. In 1900, he moved on to Thompson
Helman, aged 11 yea[...]until he
20th of measles. The funeral took place in Thompson Friday moved to town to make his[...]d the remains laid to rest beside the mother in-law in 1944.
in W ild Rose cemetery. Less than a month ago Mrs. H[...]e was a member of the Lutheran church.
was buried in the Thompson cemetery, having also died of Two sons and a daughter preceded him in death. Survivors
measles.[...]fter a visit with grandsons, Missoula.
his sons in Missoula and with brothers in Chicago, he will
sail from New York for Christian[...]Clarence was born Oct. 24, 1894 in Stevensville, Montana
The Sanders County Ledger[...]untry - W ord Helman, to Thompson Falls in 1900 by covered wagon. He
from Anton Helman of Pr[...]ith his brother, going from there Power Co. in 1915 during construction of the pole line from
to[...]rican liner S.S.St. Paul for Christianna, Norway. In The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
addition to visiting his relatives in that country, Mr. Helman Sept. 8, 1916 - fron[...]insula. former home in Ohio where he will take up the study of law
The[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday in his father’s office and attend the law school a[...]st draft, serving time
After a three months visit in Christiana, Norway, Anton in France and attaining the rank of Sergeant. On the[...]following is noted: Clarence Helman residing in Thompson
celebration in Norway he took part in.) Falls, Mt.; 22 years[...]Anton died May 10, 1955 and was buried May, 1955 in Mt.; occupation as County Clerk of C[...]cial detail. He
Olney officiating. Burial will be in the W ild Rose cemetery hopes to be transfe[...]to camp yesterday afternoon.
Nov. 20, 1860 in Oslow, Norway. Clarence Hillman served with the Army in Co. C 5th
He served three years in the Norway military service and Battalion, American University.
was graduated in the sergeant’s class. He served as a King’s[...]tella’ Flemming were married
guard on maneuvers in Stockholm, Sweden, and during his June 18, 1919 in Missoula, Mt., to this marriage three
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (660)[...]935, Masonic and Rebekah lodges. He was active in church work
living at Columbia Falls and a daught[...], 1920 - He and Mrs. Helman were married in June 1919.
Feb. 25, 1929 Missoula, Mt., burial in W ild Rose Cemetery, He retired four years a[...]Information from their marriage license # 4753 in the Columbia Falls; a daughter, Mrs. Rober[...]ge born The family suggest that tributes be in the form of
Stevensville, Ravalli Co., Mont. to A[...]. Clemens. Nursing Home in Plains.
Estella R. Flemming was born June 12, 1[...]lemming and Rosalie ‘Rose’ Lloyd. grew up in Clark Fork and attended school there. In 1917,
Clarence became a member of the American Legion in she moved to Thompson Falls. There she[...]-instated himself Helman and they were married in 1918 at Thompson Falls.
in the organization in 1961 and was a member until Dec. Estella w[...]h. She was also a member of the Rebecca Lodge for
in Thompson.[...]ing She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Deloris
one of the early members, he was ele[...]Robert Crossley of Missoula; one son and daughter-in-
months Jan 1, 1921, and was a grand herald for t[...]on the way to the Missoula hospital, with burial in the She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; one
Thompson Fall[...]conducted by members of the Lone buried in the W ildrose cemetery in Thompson Falls; three
Star Lodge 33, IOOF.[...]y, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. with
69, Thursday at 2 p.m., in the Community Congregational Pastor Gaylun[...]r Crisman of Missoula
officiating. Burial will be in the Fraternal cemetery Here[...]. George arrived in Thompson Falls in 1900 with his
Arrangements are being handled by[...]ent Ledger, Thompson
died Saturday night en route in an ambulance to a Missoula Falls, Mt. Thurs.[...]23, 1892 Hot Springs,
He was born Oct. 24, 1894 in Stevensville and moved with S. Dakota to Anto[...]and Nellie Everson.
the parents to Thompson Falls in 1900, where he had resided The Sanders Count[...]He was a past noble grand of the IOOF to cut his foot with an axe yesterday, causing a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (661)[...]will be conducted in connection. As this is the first death
The Sand[...]- Prospect Creek col 4 - Henry to engage in the war, a great deal of interest attaches to thi[...]s rig, had to leave it beside the road, or rather in crowd will unite to pay him the tribute that is[...]ft card noted the January 23, 1919 - In the matter of the estate and
following: Henry Helman residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; guardianship of Ge[...]from the service: cited the 13th amendment; tall in height; Helman in France whose insurance was made payable to
medium[...]-mechanic. He died during the war August 25, 1918 in Olin Hazalman Helman
France and was buried in that country. Olin[...]rson.
1918 - front page col 6 - Henry Helman Dies In France - The June 5 th, 1917 W orld[...]Christianin Norway; working for Edwards in Trout Creek,
Star. - The sad news was received Su[...]ight colored hair.
the brief message, passed away in France on August 25th of The Sanders Co[...]Olin Henry Helman died Aug. 1918 and was buried in the
Henry was a member of the 20th Engineering[...]cember and was transferred across the ocean early in the body of Henry Helman was found at the[...]e left a note to his father saying he was
arrival in France, but he stuck to his work as long as he wa[...]would have been called in the next draft. W hen seen a week
Henry Helman[...]of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. before he seemed in the best of spirits. His father’s ranch is
Helm[...]ville for a short time, removed to
Thompson Falls in 1900 and has since resided at the ranch[...]ent - Ill Health Leads to Rash Act - Olin H.
away in 1910, and his brother, Olin, about six weeks ago.[...]resides on
Henry was very well known and liked in the vicinity of Prospect creek, ended h[...]t the
attended the public schools here and worked in town a part home at about 11:30 o’clock[...]supposed to have been brought on by
quiet, clean-cut, companionable young man, and would have[...]lady friend.
been considered a desirable citizen in any community. The body of the yo[...]ound immediately
Memorial services will be held in his honor at 3 o’clock following[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (662)[...]he W . W . Helms’ home.
addressed to the father in which he stated that there was The 1930[...]g further to live for and that he preferred to go in this # 3 April 16-18-21 - page 21A residing on[...]er parents: (children) Earl I/J 17 years old born in
Olin H. Helman was born near Stevensville, Mont[...]Plains, Mt. - Thur. June 11, 1936 - Heron
parents in 1900 and has since resided at the home except for[...]Helms and Dean Fleming attended the
while at work in this vicinity. For the past few months he[...]er part of the week to be examined 15, 1957 in the Heron cemetery, Heron, Mt. (Sec. 4 lot # 23
for the draft. He had been in rather poor health for some grave 2) she was residing in Heron, Mt. nearest relatives was
time past and ha[...]d
death: Henry, who is with the forestry regiment in France: Mrs. W illiam Helms were called to Butte last week to attend
Clarence, who is also in the service and stationed at an the fune[...]ed suddenly W ednesday.
sister, Mary, passed away in 1910. Mr. W arin[...]ved young man, moving to that community in 1919.
and one who possessed the ability to make a[...]n act, and it can only be accounted for 1969 in the Heron cemetery, Heron, Mt. with Vance Shrider[...]ighbors and friends of the family, and the esteem in which Funeral Services will be conducted at[...]W illiam W . Helms, 78, long-time Heron
offerings in evidence. The body was laid to rest in the local resident who died Monday night in a Missoula hospital.
cemetery by the side of those who had preceded him. Burial will be in the Heron Cemetery under the direction[...]owing children: 1] Shirley came to Heron in 1917. A rancher, he had resided at
Sue Feb. 17, 1[...]irthdate. Survivors in addition to his widow, Beulah, include one[...]J. Helwick
the following: William Wesley residing in Heron, The Sanders County Ledg[...]mine, to be present for the trial of a case in the district court.
married with a child; medium[...]g. 13, 1909 - The only winner from Sanders county in the
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Aug. 5, 19[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (663)[...]cille Gertrude Marts was born Jan. 21, 1919 Miles City,
From the Minutes of the Lone Star #33 IOOF Lod[...]y; 5] Homer; 6]
carried that the committee report in regard to sending Bro. Monita; 7] Velma; 8] Ve[...]land, Ore., for six weeks for the lower In the Thompson Falls school records of 1937, Lucill[...]1919 is listed with Earl as her guardian.
$30.00 in cash.[...]hompson Falls district
Frank Helwick was listed in the Thompson Falls 1913 of the Cabinet Forest as packer, was seriously cut about the
Polk directory .[...]page col 5 - Frank Helwick, a former put him in the barn and went into the stall again to untie t[...]he head and legs and bruises
Frank Helwick died in eastern Montana. He willed quite a on the che[...]conscious. Ranger Brown and Alternate Harris were in the
Rebekahs Lodges in Thompson Falls along with some barn[...]anger Brown went into the next stall and
property in Eastern Montana. cut the horse loose, unquestionably thereby saving He[...]treatment by Drs. Rew and Frogner and later in the evening[...]Ramsey Earl was elected to a years term in 1944 as Grand Noble
ranch.[...]Earl and Lucille were divorce in the 50's and in 1959
Otto Henderson Lucille married Jim Smith who died in 1963.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Lucille married #3 Ray Cole in 1989.
Feb. 4, 1910 - Heron News - Otto Henderson[...]day United States Forest Service personnel in W estern Montana
March 4, 1910 - page 3 - Otto He[...]permanently. career started 51 years ago in the spring of 1918 and
The Sanders County Ledge[...]orking for the Forest Service who
For Alderman - (City election story not printed here). can cla[...]District of the Selway National Forest in the spring of 1918
The Thompson Falls 1913 Polk[...]s a boy of 14 years old. His first assignment was
in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]W . H. Henderson of Thompson Falls has died. In the spring of 1920 Hendren left the Forest Servic[...]engineer on boats hauling paper from Oregon City on the
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Earl Hendren and Mar[...]owned by the W estern
He married Lucille Marts in 1937 and they had the Transport[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (664)[...]Earl missed the hills of western Montana and in 1930 Oregonian, Portland, Oregon Jan. 9[...]National Mr. Hendren was born April 12, 1947, in Thompson Falls,
Forest, at Thompson Falls. He has remained here since. Mont. He served in the Marine Corps in the Vietnam W ar.
Earl plans to continue to make his home at Thompson He moved in 1971 to Portland. In 1982, he married Debi
Falls, but expects to visit a son, Guy Hendren in Alaska. Anderson.
Earl is credited with in[...]51 years of a heart
attack. Burial was Oct. 16th in the City Cemetery, David A[...]y Montanian March 7, 1896 - Master Allen
21, 1919 in Miles City, Mont., to Pearl A., and Elsie Hendricks[...]arl Andy Anderson concerning early days in Thompson Falls -
Hendren were married in 1937. Lucille later married Jim David Henricks and wife and two sons had the third
Smith in 1959; he passed away in 1963. Lucille married Ray newspaper - after a while they moved to Libby. I became
Cole in 1989; he passed away in 2001. Lucille had worked real well acquainted with them there. Mrs. Hendricks died in
for the school system in Montana and the Department of childbirth[...]ied his housekeeper.
for Sanders County, Montana. In 1996 she moved to Salem,
Ore., where she was a me[...]parents were born in North Carolina.
Lucille was preceded in death by her son Terry E. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompson
Hendren in 2003.[...]Henrickson naturalization process April 19, 1915 in
Terry Hendren the Fourth District Court in Thompson.
Terry Hendren was born April 12, 1947[...]Earl Hendrickson
Terry married Debi Anderson in 1982 and they had the Earl Hendrickson[...]the age of 51 years, with burial Oct. 16th in the City
Terry died Dec. 29, 1003 Portland, Ore.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (665)[...]Miss Laura Hartman of Frenchtown were united in marriage[...]of Heron to Laura Marcella Hartman of
and Sunday in Missoula.[...]Hendrickson’s parents in Frenchtown. They stopped off,[...]a from Heron, where he has been employed in the saw mill, to
carpenter.[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday He was listed in the Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory
Oct. 17, 1913 - page 3 - Lots 6 and 7 in block 28 of the states he is a carpenter.[...]cal Happenings - M&M. Tracy Johnston
He arrived in the United States, April 8, 1909 Ellis Island, attended the Prom Saturday. Mrs. Johnston will be
New York City, New York.[...]ohnstons’ have recently moved to
April 19, 1915 in Fourth District Court, Thompson with his Th[...]hone
following: John Hjalmer Hendrickson residing in Thompson Co., Idaho to James Hennessy and[...]ennessy popular young people of
Hendrickson; tall in height; medium build; blue colored Thomp[...]family as soon as See Earl Howard Davis.
he gets located. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Camp have rented[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (666)[...]Montana

London, which is the largest hospital in England. She has M arie Hennessey
been the past two years in Bozeman, and brings with her Marie w[...]ens of that place of her Marie is listed in the Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory.
skill and efficiency. She come to remain permanently in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]o
assistant postmaster, F. W . Reed, employed her in a case of is making her home with E. L. Johnson and family, went
putrid sore throat of a malignant type and he is cured. Mrs. home to Thompson Falls and took in the dance Monday
Blasse, a resident of this place[...]ol 1 - Jack Hennessey has sold an eighth interest in this place is now attending school in Missoula.
No. 3 claim, Buckskin gulch to Silas F.[...]iss Marie Hennessy of Thompson Falls, were united in
born Aug. 10, 1894 (#1 Earl Davis; #2 Vern Hamilt[...]at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Catholic parish in
Herb Jameson); 2] James born October 8, 1897, W a[...]a sister of the groom.
Their marriage record is in the Shoshone County Court Following th[...]y will visit with the groom’s brother, and from
in W ardner, Idaho - Mary Dubia residing in Suitefield, there will go to San Franc[...]na. of Plains and grew to manhood in that place. He is now
They lived in W allace, Idaho between 1894 and Oct 1897.[...]otenai.
5, 1906 - James Hennessy of W ardner, son-in-law of L. The bride has made her ho[...]Hennessey and Earl Hartman of this city, have received
single, medium stature, medium build, grey eyes and light appointments in the forest service. They will be assigned to
colo[...]erment using the 13th various lookouts in this region to watch for forest fires.
Amendment[...], Mt. Friday
Interest - James Hennesy, well known in Thompson Falls Jan. 23, 1914 - page 3[...]en with a
and vicinity, and who has been fighting in France was badly severe attack of appendicitis last evening and is now in St.
wounded according to a cablegram recei[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (667)[...]s been Louise died ca 1997
employed in the Ledger shop for the past month, left
Saturday[...]Nov. 2, 1906 - J. T. Henwood, who has been in charge of
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]Montana. They have taken remain here in charge of the Daisy.
housekeeping rooms at the Br[...]s 1915 Polk directory lists him as a
was employed in the Ledger job printing shop two years ago b[...]ition at the Ledger. 1916 in Plains, Mont., with Father Michael J. Donohue,[...]burial in the Thompson Falls cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]of “Flu” - Popular Young Thompson Falls
lungs in Spokane on Aug. 10 th.[...]formation from their marriage license application in the days with the attack but was feeling so mu[...]that he could not resist the desire to join in the celebration of
Henson; white; 43 years of age[...]of the armistice. The activity and exposure were
in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.; son of George Henson and too much for him in his convalescent state, and the following
Mary Ra[...]Annie Lewis; white; morning pneumonia set in. W ithin half an hour from the
27 years of age born New York, New York; now residing in time his condition became alarming, he suc[...]3 - Geo A. mass. The arrangements were in charge of the Modern
Henson, who owns a farm acro[...]l W halen, Roland
account of a lame shoulder, was in this week. Angst and Charles Lu[...]and many beautiful floral tributes were in evidence. As a
Grace.[...]wing children: services. Interment was made in the Thompson Falls
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (668)[...]Hebert and Michael; 4] Charlie (who died in childhood); 5] dau; 6]
was born at Madawaska, Me.[...]orn March 1878
youth and early manhood were spent in New England and in Mont. (Pat W halen); 8] Mary born Feb.[...]ed the age of 24 years Thompson Falls, Mt.
in Thompson Falls, where he established himself in the Chris and his parents came to Thompson Falls in 1884 and
barbering business, continuing his resid[...]1933).
On April 23, 1916 he was united in marriage to Miss The Thompson Fall[...]la was able to be present at the funeral, two are in the work on the Lone Star claim in the Burns district.
service of the country and th[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
reside in the east.[...], was very popular Thompson Falls are in the town with a government
among his business acq[...]was a surveying party. Chris was born in Silver Bow County and
straight forward, square yo[...]en they moved to
respect of all with whom he came in contact, and who Thompson Falls whe[...]Christman. Stevensville Tribune.
pride in the little home he had established, and worked[...]Christopher married Mary Murphy Oct. 5, 1909 in
Coming as he did from French ancestry, he was deeply Missoula, Mt.
interested in everything connected with the great war, and[...]Oct. 8, 1909 - Christopher Herman was married in Missoula
cheerful contributor to the demands of h[...]ave been frequent of late but only a few
resulted in his death. were acquainted with the purpose of them and they
In every respect he was the type of citizen that mak[...]community better and more pleasant place to live in, and his Christopher Herman is the older[...]has provided a comfortable
Feak as they are noted in the Thompson Falls home for[...]ctory lists him as a farmer.
The groom has been in the employ of the Thompson Falls In 1913 he was a ranch owner on the reservation near[...]opher) & M ary (M urphy) Herman In the 1920 federal census Mary stated that s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (669)[...]a 669

brother-in-law, born ca 1900 Mont. Parents from Ireland.[...]colored hair.
That he and his wife homesteaded in W hitepine where In the 1920 federal census George is enumerated with his
they lived until his wife passed away in 1928. brother-in-law Patrick W halen; that he is working in a
Chris moved to the Flathead reservation where[...]author,
Kalispell 3] Michael 4] Charlie (who died in childhood) 5] he stood 6'6" tall) and Gudru[...]son Falls, Mt. Halli met W ava W eber in Seattle where she had gone to
The family came to Thompson Falls in 1884. learn to be a beautician[...]ncouver, B. C. Canada; 4] Lloyd C. Feb. 20, 1934.
in W hite Pine W ednesday.[...]. W ava returned to the family home in Thompson Falls in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Nov. 25, 1910 - page 3 - Jake Herman spent Sunday in the In 1929 the family was settled back in Vancouver B. C.
city from W hite Pine. Just before leaving home a tele[...]and the
was received from his son, George, who is in the Mayo family owned a nice home. The[...]father driving up to the house after work in a new Durant
undergone an operation for the goitre on his throat and that Sedan, times were good.
it was entirely successful. George’s host of friends in The depression with the financial cras[...]George will return home has not been cash in the future. Between 1930/31 Halli and W ava loade[...]urned yesterday grandmother Leora W ebber in Thompson Falls. There they
from Rochester, Minnes[...]entered a world so different from the city. The house had no
time past having the goitre rem[...]s been Citizenship, he stated he arrived in the United States June
receiving the congratulati[...]irectory states that he has Sept 26, 1938 in Fourth District Court, Thompson where his
moved t[...]ava died July 2, 1986 and was buried July 7, 1986 in the
W ednesday afternoon, and will live for a por[...]Harold Addison & Reginia (Temple) Hermann
In 1913 he was a ranch owner on the reservation near[...]im as a farmer. His parents were living in Vancouver, B. C. Canada the
1917 W hitepine Po[...]izenship, or as
following: George Herman residing in W hitepine; 42 years Harold jokingl[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (670)[...]Falls, Montana

Ft. Douglas, Utah where he was in the Infantry, eventually (Cemetery listing n[...]States in 1851 with her parents.
Harvey Herman In 1864 Jacob located in the Bitter Root valley, living
Sanders County I[...]and bought and sold cattle. His cabin was located in what is[...]of the richest and most controversial figures in early
June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers[...]history. Copper was not being mined at that time in
coming term - Superintendent - English and German; Miss Butte. In 1871 he moved to Silver Bow and there he
Hazel He[...]Thurs. Stevensville. Here he also engaged in the blacksmith
Aug. 25, 1916 - page 4 col 1 - Teachers Engaged for the business. In 1880 the family moved to Fort Benton where
Year -[...]perience, will fill the position Helena. There in 1882 their second eldest son, 14 year old
made va[...]River, Idaho going
has been eminently successful in every school where she has to Alberta Canada,[...]s taken university work that makes her In January 1884, Jake and his family came to Thompso[...]- Thompson Falls - Hazel Herman, Missoula, In the Missoula County Courthouse - in the basement,
English and history.[...]y
of Benson, Mill., will have English and history in the place these presents that I Mary Herman, w[...]raising in the County of Missoula and Territory aforesaid, in
Jacob & M ary (Burns) Herman Sr. my own name and in my own account. Said business to
Jacob Hermann[...]st of the raising, buying and selling and trading in any
Germany. As a child he was apprenticed out to[...]nd that I shall be individually
the United States in January 1848 and came to Lancaster responsible in my own name for all debts contracted by me
county[...]nature of said business. This declaration is made in
name.)[...]ly of the
According to Swiftwater Bill Knowles, in an interview Territory of Montana Entitle[...]this country women to transact business in their own names as Sole
quite abit. He went to California in 1857 and remained there Traders,” and appear[...]ars. Later went to Utah where he was asked In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand on this[...]April AD, 1877. (Signed) Mary X Herman (witness:
City, Mont., in 1863 and located in Alder Gulch, during the Jeremiah Fahey and Be[...]by 1900. 1] John of Kalispell, 1867; 2] in and for the County of Missoula, Mary Herman, pers[...]known to me to be the same person described in and who
Silverbow, Mt.; 4] Charlie (who died in childhood) 5] dau; executed the foregoing de[...]Given under my hand on the day and year in this

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (671)[...]upon by several cows, breaking one of her legs in two places
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894[...]County Signal Plains Mt. Aug. 23, 1906 -
decided in his favor and that his title was clear. Mr. H. wi[...]who fell and was
notice to which will soon appear in this paper. hurt.
W eekly M[...]recover.
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]ed States 51 outside attempted to rush in forcing the gate back against the
years ago and M[...]Her screams
Mary died Aug. 22, 1906 with burial in the W ild Rose brought her husband an[...]it was found that her
one of the oldest settlers in this vicinity died as the result of left leg had been broken in three places below the knee and
the injures she r[...]ughter and son Chris from W hitepine
being broken in three places, her face badly bruised and[...]hompson - Jake
She kept complaining of the pain in her chest and at 2:30 Herman came to Montana in the early 60's. At one time he
on W ednesday afte[...]y all her family except her son, Michael, who was in from Virginia City.
Alberta, Canada.[...]7 - On the 18th. Jake
Mrs. Mary Herman was born in County Corlo, Ireland on Herman and M[...]judge for the appointment of guardianship
Island, in Illinois, her father having died in the old country. over Jake to prevent the marriage. Agnes stated that she
In company with her brother Mike Burns she crossed t[...]rty, but did not want to
Plains coming to Montana in the fall of 1863. On May 26, lose him.[...]ed any thought of a remarriage,
1865, at Virginia City, Mont., she was married to Jacob so t[...]ck to Plains.
Herman. They came to Thompson Falls in the spring of The Sanders County[...]rvive their mother, were born months visit in Germany. He left on Tuesday for Missoula in
to them. Two sons and one daughter having died. B[...]where he will be joined by his brother-in-law and together
Canada, Chris and George of Thom[...]time he will tour the old country and in the course of his
the service which were largely attended. Burial was made in travels, expects to look up W . E. Linden[...]every bit of the
sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow. anticipate[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (672)[...]Oct. 18, 1907 - Jacob Herman was expected to land in New W henever Mr. Herman needed any lum[...]$100 per thousand for it. There were no sawmills in
will go to Lancaster, Pa., for a short visit befo[...]and and another underneath, the log was cut into boards.
accompany him home. Mrs. P. W halen, his daughter, Jake finally settled in Butte and secured some quartz
expects to leave th[...]g wealth. He has no regrets about what he left in Butte, for he
there he found only three old men t[...]icient ducats to take life easy and enjoy himself in
his past. On the return trip he was joined with h[...]ll spend the winter.
yesterday morning for Kansas City, Mo., where Mrs. The Sanders Coun[...]alf of the south west burial Sept. 9, 1913 in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson
quarter of secti[...]Emblem on his headstone).
consideration mentioned in the deed was $2100. Sanders C[...]913 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Pat W halen in
fall roundup and that over 4000 head of fine beef[...]W hitepine Polk directory lists Jacob as residing in weeks. Funeral and burial services were held in Thompson
W hitepine, Mt.[...]moved his family long democrat. Burial was in the W ildrose cemetery.
in from the Shamrock mine this week and will now mak[...]ct. 13, 1911 - front page last column - Old Timer In The come to a dance.”
Lime Light - Our old friend Jake Herman received a very
complimentary mention in last week’s issues of the Missoula[...]is one of the trail blazers of Montana, arriving in Alder Herman and Mary Burns.
Gulch in the early 60's. Mr. Herman located at Nevada and[...]e was
for a long time conducted a blacksmith shop in the town. buried in the W ildrose cemetery.
The place is but a few miles from Virginia City and shortly
after the discovery of gold in the gulch, where the town is
situated, the discov[...]s John Herman was born ca 1867 Virginia City, Madison
and now has not more than 100 inhabitant[...]rns. His
There were 16 blacksmiths at that time in Nevada, but Mr. siblings were: 1] Chr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (673)[...]l March 20, 1868 Butte, Mt.; 4] Charlie (who died in part of last week, visiting. Haying and harvesting is in full
childhood) 5] dau; 6] George born June 1876[...]alen); 8] Mary born and grain ever grown in that section of the county is now
Feb. 1880 Mont.[...]rs Thompson being garnered. Mr. Herman in speaking of haying said he
Falls, Mt.[...]estern
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula Montana, was in this vicinity Monday. He was returning to
County[...]ohn Herman; white; 28 years of age Camas Prairie, where he is preparing to winter several
born Virginia City, Madison Co., Montana; now residing at hun[...]Thomas Herman, who were married Thursday in Spokane, spent the
Anderson - married July 16, 18[...]sses: Annie Herman and Pat W halen, both residing in training at Camp Lewis. His bride will go[...]wedding in Spokane.
Virgia M. Anderson was born about 1874[...](There are two John Herman’s buried in the Conrad
Sonoma Co., California to Thomas Ander[...]iday Nov. 10, 1911 -
Local News - John Herman was in Tuesday from his “Hog Lloyd C[...]y (M cM ahan) Hermann
Heaven” ranch. He brought in a wagon load of apples which Lloyd was b[...]Mt. Friday Lloyd married Mary McMahan in 1957 and they had the
July 18, 1913 - page 3 - Th[...]ing place following children: 1] Lori (desc. in 1983); 2] Dale of Troy;
this week on the Flathead[...]y Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Nov. 21, 1913 - City, Indiana to George McMahan and America.
Local News - John Herman came in from Hog Heaven He worked as a drywall contractor in Thompson Falls and
Tuesday. He reports great excitement in the mining circles Alaska. He also worked for Montana Power Company and in
in that vicinity. The leads that are being opened by[...]lead over 30 feet wide time with his friends in both Thompson Falls and Alaska.
and they do not k[...]998 of natural causes at his
averages $30 per ton in silver. Experts say it is the greatest home in Thompson Falls. Private services were held.
showing of mineral ever found in the world outside of Butte. (Obituary was in the Sanders County Ledger, Dec. 1998)
The Amalgam[...]spell and Hog Heaven, the Mary was born in Tell City, Indiana on January 7, 1937,
first of the week an[...]been made near his Hog to Thompson Falls in 1956, where she married Lloyd
Heaven ranch.[...]a sporting event or a chance to take them
visitor in town Tuesday. He states they are working nine[...]ends, all of whom
reservation, spent several days in this metropolis the latter she loved to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (674)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, with h[...]as black as could be. He had been born abut 1840 in one
Hermann (wife Dee), Mike Hermann and Rob Herm[...]le and
If friends desire, memorials may be made in Mary’s name a worst horse. At his hirin[...]een able to ride,
Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls. anticipating his b[...]ichael Herman arriving in Helena, Mt. near the early part of Sept. There he[...]st Creek near Flathead and a 14 year old,
settled in a cabin in what is now downtown Butte, Mt. There Micha[...]y lived with their children and Jake was involved in There is no information about Mike’[...]ght and sold cattle and ran but on arriving in High River, Canada, he found the ‘town’
a mea[...]on the west with the snow capped Rocky mountains in
John of Kalispell 3] Michael 4] Charlie (who died in the distance, foot hills for a short spell and then flat prairie
childhood) 5] dau; 6] George born June 1876 Mont.[...]. Because of his age, probably being the youngest in
The family moved from Butte to Silver Bow in the fall of the bunch-house, we assume tha[...]til he was
The family then moved to Fort Benton in 1880 and then to asked to do manual work,[...]on the ranch.
various articles on each individual in the book, “Leaves on During this time Mike and John became very close and
Medicine Tree,” 1990 in the High River Library, High competi[...]rriage, their friendship lasted until John’s
In 1882 Tom Lynch left Lost River, Idaho with a herd of death in 1905. Besides learning to handle horses and cattle,
cattle for Stimson of the North-W est Cattle company in Mike became known for his roping abilit[...]e devil riding. Several times John
but was raised in the Pend n[...]untry of Idaho. He learned his trailing of cattle in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]me for a short visit last week for the first time in several
bringing cattle into Canada.[...]ompson’s pioneer citizen, Jake
Leaving George in Alberta to handling the selling end of Her[...]he He has a fine cattle ranch, well stocked, in Alberta and is
gathered up a large herd of cattle[...]ld time friends.
Abe Cotterell, a top hand raised in Oregon; an easy going, The Sanders Count[...]ividual. He May 9, 1913 - page 3 - W e are in receipt of a
was not only a good rider but[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (675)[...]than anything of the kind exhibited to the pubic in modern
1915 - Great W ild W est Show Pulled Off a[...]rs.
of the finest wild west shows ever pulled off in Canada was I dare say Mike will remembe[...]gger John dropping from the branches of a
Entries in the bucking, steer roping and wild horse contests[...]d best time circumstance, I do. - J.P.C.
in steer roping, had very hard luck with the horse t[...]s going to throw 19, 1926 - Home Oil Strike in South Turner Valley - Of
the rope, his horse stepped in the loop and he lost particular in[...]ct is the news of the strike of
considerable time in getting it clear. oil at Home Oil Company’s well in the south Turner Valley.
In the bareback bucking contest on the second day, M[...]seen from the Dakota
Herman secured second prize. In the bucking contest, Slim sands in the Turner Valley and there is no doubt that it i[...]ed second prize. commercial. In ten hours, nearly 35 barrels of oil were
The Sa[...]s 50
Sept. 3, 1915 - page 3 - Michael Herman came in from gravity and a very fine light oil, rich in gasoline content. The
Niarada last Saturday, wher[...]a good indication that the southern field is rich in oil.
old friends and held several “do you remem[...]ly 80's. He says Canada is a at their site in Coal Coulee. The material is being shipped
fine c[...]supported by our citizens
south of Calgary and is in a splendid farming country. Mr. generally[...]ree,” Fred Kuwata October
time to ride a bronco in preference to an automobile. Local 1990, page 72 & 73 - held in the High River Public Library,
people recognize his capabilities in the matter of High River, Alberta[...]land car out of brought to the North W est in 1884, was the young Montana
Bud W eiss’ Garage[...]arly round-ups. Later he acquired a small holding in
car to a halt. The net result was a broken window[...]d a severely injured ego. interest in Turner Valley, Mike, noting that his spring seepe[...]oil, formed a company and took out a lease in that area. The
Mike yelled “whoa there” and r[...]any’s enthusiasm both played out at the
tactics in his attempt to stop the auto.[...]Silent Men - Amongst the many “just in case.”
old-times waddling around the fair groun[...]men: them. As usual they split up, and in the hills Mike was soon
men who pursued roping an[...]raw-hide) back into his grinders which could have cut
Mike Herman and John W are perform heroic[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (676)[...]h River Times Feb. 9, 1928 - Michael Herman - The
in trouble so he headed over the ridge and found Mik[...]nother of the well-known old-timers of
see anyone in my life.” The wolf might have mixed things,[...]out. Of
A solid, powerful man, Herman entered in both the steer late years he has been much interested in the oil
roping and the relay races at the 1912 St[...]saddened to learn of
boys, and used it profitably in many later shows. this death, and he is sincerely mourned by citizens of the
In the early 1900's he located on the Red Deer River west town who have always recognized in him a man of the
of W are Coulee. To this range, in the summer of ‘06, he indomitable, cou[...]and his own, numbering, brother, John in Kalispell, Montana. The funeral will be held
1,40[...]Stella Hermann
Mike dealt in cattle and horses around High River and[...]o Halli
worked on various ranches until his death in 1928 at the age Hermann and W ava W eber.
of[...]looking woman. One year the
odds were almost even in the betting up and down the W[...]opponent for the wedding. served in the 387th Infantry Regiment as a Private First[...]ischarged June 25, 1945 Camp Carson,
Tom Lynch, - In 1885, Tom Lynch purchased eight hundred[...]ollar bills. (Treaty money was all paid with In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompson
dollar bills in those days.) The Indians urged Tom to race[...]he had only his buggy team that he arrived in the United States 1894 and is an alien; that
with[...]y; that he rents a
unhitched and with Mike Herman in the saddle, won against house and has sev[...]Svea Ben Hero
His burial was in the Highwood Cemetery, High River,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (677)[...]ls. Mont
teacher of the seventh and eighth grades in the Thompson (twin) (Theodore Johnston) 3[...]ntana as a little girl with her parents and lived in Butte
Clark in her new home. The young ladies will still take th[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. In March of 1889, when he was about 24 years of age,[...]le living there, Daniel learned of a teaching job in
faculty has resigned her position and to the regret of all her Thompson Falls, so in December of that year (Jan of 1890)
friends here[...]Daniel moved to Thompson Falls leaving his wife in Deer
where she has a position as stenographer in a large hospital. Lodge.
She is making the change in order to take advantage of the Sanders Co[...]a graduate of Radcliffe college and teacher in Thompson Falls. - D. V. Herriott Esq. - Deer
has taught for four years in the public schools of Boston. Lodge, Montan[...]at hand, in reply to same allow me to say I placed your lette[...]s farm. Dan’s father John C/GHerriott, was born in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]3, 1962 page 4 col 4 - Letters Tell of Early Life in Falls -
Parker.[...]Herriott, a pioneer resident of Thompson Falls, in 1890 to
home and later he graduated from the Univ[...]4D - John C. Herriott describe life in Thompson Falls before the turn of the
(farmer) 48[...]W illis’s at $5 a week. There is no stove in the room, but it is
1859 and Mamie Fannie[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (678)[...]p. The town is spread over a and board in the woods or at some of the mills here, but I do[...]rk at such rough work and at such
pine trees here in town four feet in diameter. There is a ferry wages. But, I will tell you that if I can just work through this
boat in the river. Everything presents to the eye of the[...]school house is a small am not engaged in teaching if I will stay with them, and I
frame-building. It was once a store. I have not been in the think that if I get along all right, th[...]er has been down to 19 below through in good shape I think by next fall I can get them to[...]it may be I can
ten o’clock last night. I took in the whole city. It is far induce them to make a levy suffi[...]s. Greely, a very fine lady I am farther up in the mountains. I have not seen any of the game
to[...]quested that I should read a kind of fish here in the river. W on’t I have lots of fun fishing
ch[...]s with shot it through
all cleaned and everything in reasonable shape for opening the hinds and then I shot him just above the right eye and I
in the morning. W ell, taking all in consideration I must say tell you he was pret[...]a new mill goes out and kills four or five in a day. There are thousands
built here right away[...]here. Their tracks are as thick as rabbit tracks in a
also. There is an abundance of all kinds of game here. Deer, hazel patch back in Missouri.
prairie chickens, grouse, ducks, mountain sheep, mountain[...]bject of moving down here. First I
goats, elk and in fact every kind of game in abundance. want to describe the town to[...]comparatively. Therefore the buildings
everything in a like proportion.[...]ressed lumber and painted, but all
advanced class in arithmetic is in decimals, and my dwellings, but two[...]sided and stripped with
advanced class reading is in the fourth grades. The 5th, 4th, rough lumber[...]hauled from
3rd and 2nd. The oldest girls I have in school are 14 and 15. the river, and I[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (679)[...]f any kind. Everything is open will kill me in two or three years.
on Sunday the same as through[...]P.O. here, here similar to the square houses in Deer Lodge. The nearest
and I was talking to a ma[...]ost us about $225.
there would be two departments in the school by fall, which Mr. Gates’ resi[...]on I
tell me that if a good carpenter was to come in they would would take it. If I get it, it wi[...]but it seems very hard to settle permanently here in some kind of goods as we can and in a short time we will
this dull place. Men here ha[...]I am living with here
number of lots jumped here in the last few days for came here five[...]a pretty $10,000 and has made it all here in running a butcher shop
building place Saturday, a[...]nd this morning
you will have to have all shipped in that you buy here for and the ground is begi[...]o us then accepted the position as postmaster in 1890, which he
until we get able to do better.[...]days
The great responsibilities that rest upon me in the school at $2.50 per day as chainman on s[...]D. V. Herriott the
hard. I have 48 little urchins in school and some days I am sum of Forty Dollar[...]truths that so abundantly surround them. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompson
W hen there is a discord in the working of the machinery of Falls he stat[...]t and was a County Central
of whom are almost men in size and had to give them 20 Committee C[...]OOF Lodge, he was one of the early
their mischief in school. I had them haul their coats and mem[...]the remedy. It went very much Noble IOOF in July 1, 1901.
against the grain for me to inflict[...]4, 1905 - Moses W hitcomb of Clarks Fork, brother-in-
sufficiency to pay the last months wages, and th[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
here in Thompson. But, if I can get into other bus[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (680)[...]Edina, Missouri for which a shade tree in the yard at his home, he complained of
place they[...]d. His death was
is mourned by two other children in this section, Frank attributed to heart[...]s Forks. D. V. Herriott was born in the year 1864 on a farm near
Sanders County Sig[...]of Novelty, Missouri. His early education he got in
Herriott of Clarks Fork brother of one in Thompson. At his the district school near h[...]listic rites of the the University at Novelty. In 1888 he married Miss Ara D.
order for his funeral[...]Adams and the following year in March moved to Deer
In January, 1909 Mr. Herriott lost heavily in the fire which Lodge, Montana and from there came to Thompson Falls in
swept away all the buildings in the block in which his store January, 1890, to teach the public school, which position he
was located, as noted in the local newspaper - “Sanders held fo[...]16 1909 - Big Fire At Thompson remained in that position for four years. For the past 16
The[...]general years he has been engaged in the mercantile business.
merchandise store, loss $5,000 no insurance.” Dan In January, 1909, Mr. Herriott lost heavily in the fire
immediately re-opened his business in the I.O.O.F. building, which swept away all the buildings in the block in which his
where he continued until the completion[...]as located. He immediately re-opened his business in
block on his former location, which the business[...]Mont.) May 10, 1967 a visit with Floy In politics Mr. Herriott was a lifelong democrat, be[...]llows Hall years. True to his friends, active in every charitable
and the Laundromat. She thinks t[...]husband and father, a punctual and
chestnut tree in Thompson Falls and the seed was brought efficient lodge worker, make his place in the community one
from Missouri. It was planted b[...]ves a loving wife and four devoted
after the fire in the down town section of Thompson. That daughters, to whom the entire community, in which the
was about 1909, which burned out severa[...]extends its deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
both in that block and also in the block where the Forest The funeral w[...]istic service of that order was observed,
started in a cafe (wooden building) east of the Forest Service and the burial was made in W ild Rose cemetery under the
building where the[...]s advertised that her an occasion of this kind in the county.
eggs from her prize winning poultry s[...]eased,
Herriott has one of the finest store rooms in the city and the was sold at sheriff’s sale in front of the court house by W m.
fixtures are all[...]this morning. Mrs. Herriott bought lots 19 and 20 in
and new lines will be added constantly and Mr. He[...]business block, timber claim and two lots
public in general to call and see him in his new business in block 32 was bid in by J. C. Eisenman, of the Thompson
home.[...]13 - page 3 - Frank Herriott, a brother from
1911 in Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. - secti[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (681)[...]y, where she will visit her mother and assist her in W arden near Billings and will take up her w[...]Information from their marriage license # 659 in the
relatives here Tuesday and W ednesday.[...]htfoot of Deer Lodge, are here today as witnesses in the Anderson; he had not been married previo[...]hur’s family history - John A. W allin was born in Oct.
Ara D. Herriott Dolson died April 1948 with burial in the 1862 Sweden. He emigrated to the United States in 1885
Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 19 lot # and settled in Amor, Otter Tail Co., W isc. Shortly after his
14[...]arrival John married Matilda Anderson. In 1895 state census
Taken from her obituary, The Sanders County Ledger, he is enumerated in that town with his wife, 2 boys and his
Thompson Falls, Mt. April 21, 1948 - As a young woman, in-laws. 1900 federal census he is noted; 1905 state census,
Ara Davis Herriott , was very active in church, school and same town, five children[...]ow on
energy to the care of the sick and to those in need. a previous page; 1910 federal c[...]1887 Minn. - Aug. 12, 1957 Otter
who preceded her in death Aug. 1943. Tail[...]lley, W n. Two John died Jan. 2, 1946 in Otter Tail County, Minn. (Cert. #
brothers, Frank[...]l Davis, Harry Kemmerer, Francis the U.S. in 1870. She was enumerated in the 1880 federal
Larson and Geo Sauble. Burial was in the IOOF plot in the census in Herman, St. Louis Co., Minn, as unmarried and
loc[...]Harriett who graduated a few weeks united in marriage at the home of the bride, Rev. J. R. Hes[...]tion as Miss Herriott was born and raised in Thompson Falls and
domestic science teacher at th[...]ed high school at for the past year has been in the employ of the Mountain
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (682)[...]4, 1905 - Moses W hitcomb of Clarks Fork, brother-in-
Falls’ most attractive young ladies.[...]. Foster is the son of well-to-do parents, living in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]and is at present and has for the past year been in Dec. 22, 1905 -Isaac F. Herriott of Clarks Fo[...]he Thompson Falls Power Company. They in Sanders County No 1025 E1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE1/4
h[...]place, who was in town last Friday for a brief visit, has[...]Herriott is mourned by two other children in this section,
employed by the Treasure State Real[...]Herriott of Clarks Fork brother of one in Thompson.
Sanders County Independent Ledger Jul[...]ott,
Thompson Falls. Mt. - Floy is a stenographer in the County name only.
Clerk and Recorder’[...]Frank was residing in Clarks Fork, Idaho at the time of his
(See Theodo[...]Herriott of Clarks Fork, brother of (Daniel) one in
Frank Herriott was born about 1869 Missouri to[...]nfully Her father John C. Herriott was born in W est Virginia as
hurt by being thrown fro[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (683)[...]at the age of 79 years. Burial was Dec. 10th in the City
MD; children: 1] Jennie 22 years of age Va; 2] Ma[...]ty W orld W ar I draft list. He listed his Home
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]4, 1905 - Moses W hitcomb of Clarks Fork, brother-in- Lone Star Lodge No. 33 IOOF Thompson Fa[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
Nancy died Dec. 10, 1940 and is buried in the family plot County Courthouse, Missoula,[...]years of age; now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.;
(George Evan W hitco[...]s
1937 is also buried near her, must be a brother-in-law; and Matilda Jones - married to Mary E. Burton; white; 25
Moses W hitcomb was her brother-in-law.) years of age born B[...]in Thompson, Missoula County, Mt.; daughter of W ill[...]Elmer Mathius, both residing in Thompson, Missoula Co.,
He married Anna Johnsen in 1917 Plentywood, Mt. and Mont.
they ha[...]sselroth
W illiam died Dec.14, 1960 with burial in the City Helena Hesselroth was born Nov. 188[...]n Falls, Mt. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]uccumbs After single, that she was a servant in the home of Rueben Ross;
Long Illness - Funeral s[...]urday that she came to the United States in 1890 (9 years ago).
afternoon in the Community Congregational church for
W illiam[...]ome for the coming season at
to the United States in 1904. In 1917 he married Anna least, Mr. Heyder having accepted a position with the
Johnsen in Plentywood. They moved to Thompson Falls in Sanders County Ledger in the job printing department. They
1936 and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (684)[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. first Hietala boy born in the United States following the
Sept. 8, 1916 - H[...]. James couple’s immigration from Finland in 1909.
Tousses and little daughter arrived here on[...]s. old country and learned to speak English in the public
J. O. Heyder. Mrs. Tousses is a sister[...]nts on the family farm. During this
been employed in The Ledger office several months, ti[...]re he has a contributed to an increase in farm production by eliminating
position as pressman in a job printing office. Mr. Heyder has the need[...]aving, as do the numerous friends Mr. and Mrs. in Grand Rapids, Minn. During their 50-year marriage[...]idence here. Arnold worked in the iron ore mines of northern Minnesota,[...]where he nearly lost his life in a steam shovel accident; the
Hugh[...]several homes for himself and others and assisted in the
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]man was called for physical and went to mill in Belgrade (1953) and the Durable W ood Products
Bu[...]n. mill in Trout Creek (1960).[...]He retired from the sawmill in 1977 but later worked
Berth[...]Mesa, Ariz. He maintained a residence in Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls High School newsp[...]ging.
W ayne J. Hiett joined the American Legion in Thompson Hilda passed away in Mesa in 1987.
Falls with a transfer from the Missoula post in Hellsgate. No Arnold is survived by his lovin[...]rene Sloan
mention of a date only that he resided in Thompson. of Creswell; brother, Arvo[...]d Bruce
Arnold Hietalla was born Oct. 25, 1912, in Taconite, Hietala of Arlee; and two daug[...].
Arnold married Hilda Palkki on March 2, 1936, in Grand Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda; his
Rapids, Minn. and t[...]yn Funeral services were held in Bozeman, Aug. 25. Burial
(Vickhammer of Kalispell[...]was at the family plot in Sunset Memorial Park. A memorial
Hilda Palkki w[...]9, at the Presbyterian Church
Hilda passed away in Mesa, Arizona in Jan of 1987. in Creswell.
(Burial probably in Bozeman, Mt.)
Arnold died at the age of 90 year[...]C. J. Higbee
Ore. with burial in the Sunset Memorial Park, Bozeman, Mt. The[...]of Thompson Falls, passed away Aug. teacher in one of the schools of the valley district.
19, 2003, at his home in Creswell, Ore., following a 13 year
battle with p[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in Creswell for the past 16 years.[...]24, 1905 - Herman Hildebrand, a well known
Born in a Finnish sauna on Oct. 25, 1912, in Taconite, prospector of Thompson Fa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (685)[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Iowa to John W eims and Alice Hayes.
Jan. 17, 1918 - p[...]Clarence Gene & #1 M ary Hildebrant
of clerk in the forestry office, taking the position made[...]e left At time of draft, Clarence was working in Thompson Falls
for Seattle last Friday to meet he[...]They will make their Clarence was working in Thompson Falls as a firefigher. He
home in the Foster house on the hill.[...]rownsville, Tx.
Little Bitter Root, was a visitor in town during the week. Sanders County Ledge[...]His parents, a sister and a brother preceded him in death.
possibly survive, but he has now improved[...]th & Rose Elizabeth (Gummer)
Higgins is a Camas Prairie rancher and had been employed[...]Elmer Elsworth Hildebrant was born May 22, 1880 in
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Nov. 20[...]___.
W arm Springs Creek, received $2,000 damages in his suit Elmer E. married Rose Gummer No[...]following children: 1] Guy W endall
nearly killed in an accident at Thompson Falls several Ap[...]8, 1946 Missoula, Elmer and Rose lived in the Cherryview Hotel in Schafer,
Mont.[...]oved on to the upper grades they went to the high
in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - O. R. school in W atford City, ND. W hen the depression came to
Hightower of Th[...]ndt, here Thursday.
15, 1909); born Turkey River, Iowa to John W eims The Sanders County[...]Rose E. died Jan. 6, 1958 with burial in the Fraternal
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (686)[...]20, 1935 -
Elmer died Jan.. 8, 1967 with burial in the Fraternal Trout Creek - Guy Hildebra[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Jan. Nov. 6, 1935 in Missoula.)
12, 1967 page 8 col. 3- Services for Elmer E. Hildebrant Guy served in the Army in Kodiak, Alaska.
Scheduled Today. - Funeral services for Elmer E. Guy died in Spokane, W a.
Hildebrant, 86, will be conducted today at 2 p.m. in Our
Savior’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Rona[...]fficiating. Shrider’s Funeral Home of Plains is in charge of The W eekly Montanian Jan. 12, 18[...]W illiams & Allen Co.,
He was born May 22, 1880 in Cadiz, W is. and died returned from their mine last Saturday. He had been up with
Sunday in St. Patrick hospital in Missoula. He was married a winter’s suppl[...]few men all winter,
Nov. 24, 1904 to Rose Gummer in Mayville, N.Dak. They completing some development work which they have agreed
lived in Schafer, N.Dak. until 1934 when they moved to[...]en they hold of the property. (Libby item in Troy Times).
moved to Thompson Falls.[...]erman Hilderbrandt
Mrs. Hildebrant preceded him in death in 1958, a son Guy was in from Vermillion.
Hildebrant died last year and a[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
died in 1947.[...]an, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. June 2, 1905 - In a letter to his old friend an partner, Abe
Madge[...]Swanson, Newport, W ash., 20 “I told you in my last letter that I got onto some gold rock 30[...]have it assayed. It looks just like
held Thursday in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church for Elmer the Goldfield rock and by roasting the rock in the fire I can
E. Hildebrant who died the previous Sunday in a Missoula get lots of gold. If this ore[...]field
Hospital from a heart attack. Interment was in the Fraternal rock I will have struck another[...]will have the beginnings of a new camp in Nevada.
W akefield, Raymond W akefield, Chubb Gar[...]an easy matter to
He had moved to North Dakota in 1896 with his parents in find the ledge, as it was only covered abou[...]ffice at Schafer. He trailed a found good float in other places. I have the country all to
herd of c[...]myself, but there are a great many prospectors in the field
worked as a ranch hand for some time. A[...]drop on me most any time.
Gummer they homesteaded in a log cabin east of there. They “I cou[...]r four days steadily and snowing at the
townsite. In October 1934 they moved to Trout Creek where same time. I never experienced such rough weather in my
he was the chief cook at the original Trout Cr[...]ersary Herman Hildebrand Tybo, Ney Co., Nev.
in November 1954.
Attending services from o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (687)[...]USS Lexington, and 34 grandchildren. Burial was in the
Lela and Maurice resided in a house behind the old Lebanon Cemetery in Sweet Home Dec. 14 and all eight
teachers dormito[...]976 Lander, W y. with burial Oct. week.
14th in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec.[...]oeur d’Alene,
Monday at Bishop Randall Hospital in Lander after a Idaho and they had the[...]k); 3] Alexis.
Hildebrant was born Oct. 2, 1905 in Mayville, N.D. He Jean Marie Franck was[...]eek,
married Lela Violet Perkins on Nov. 22, 1945 in Hot Mt. to Claude Franck and Rose Ann[...]Mrs. Maude Garrison of Thompson Falls, in Billings, to Frank and Eileen Hill. Dennis was th[...]t 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 at Hudson Miles City, Darby, Valley Creek and then in 1961 moved to
Funeral Home’s Chapel of Mount Hope with the Pastor a large ranch in the Thompson Falls area.
Gilbert Moore of the First Baptist Church officiating. After graduating in 1963 from high school. Dennis began
Following loc[...]working at the Pack River Sawmill and enlisted in the US
Falls for committal services at 4 p.m. Fri[...]as
Lone Star Lodge, 33 I.O.O.F. Interment will be in the introduced to Jean Franck, who live[...]rief courtship, Dennis and Jean were married
22nd in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. Nov. 5, 1965 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They lived on the
3 lot #[...]enlisted in the military until Aug. 18, 1970, when he was[...]honorably discharged.
He was listed in the Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory - In 1971 Dennis and Jean purchased a portion of the Hill
he was not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory. Ranch,[...]for his life
1957 Thurs .- Bird Hill, 74, Passes In Oregon - Trout Creek in these last years. Dennis had a great love and com[...]loved his church family and enjoyed
away Dec. 10 in a hospital in Sweet Home, Ore., where he being a helpful part of the body of Christ in recent years.
had been confined since Nov. 25 when he was injured in an Many fond memories are recalled about[...]Falls and this area for many years, leaving here in 1945 for friends, dogs and a picnic lun[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (688)[...]be remembered for operator and depot agent in Thompson Falls for 39 years for
the famous W inni[...]d
remember the many hours of sitting with Grandpa in his Montana W ood Carver.” He also en[...]Don was preceded in death by his father George in 1930
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean; son Claude Hill of and by his mother Ruth in 1987. He is survived by several
Thompson Falls; two daughters; Denis Black (husband cousins in Michigan, California and Minnesota and
Sean) and[...]or, Mont., and Bunch Funeral Service Chapel in Thompson Falls.
Jeanie Mashek of Billings; three[...]ek, with the Rev.
His parents have preceded him in death. Gaylund Olson offic[...]suggests that any memorial contributions be
made in Dennis’ memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hos[...]obituary noted that they were
2007 at their home in Missoula. Diane is the daughter of origin[...]Paul the state of Montana including Miles City, Darby, Valley
Hill. Jerry is the son of Ben (and the late Mary Lou) Creek and then in 1961 moved to a large ranch in the
Larango of Missoula.[...]Diane graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1923 - Senior Plans after graduation[...]1974 and Jerry graduated from Loyola High School in 1982. Normal Bellingham.
W hen not hunting, fishing or camping, the couple lives in
Missoula where Diane works at the University of M[...]Idaho, where they have secured employment in a mine
George Hill and Ruth Muedeking.[...]riday, Nov. 8, 2002 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Paul Hill was born Jan. 6, 1935 Payson, U[...]and Cuba Avilda.
Don was born on April 4, 1928 in Tracy, Minn., the son of Paul married Dolo[...]e (#1___ Davis; #2 Jerry
Stevensville High School in 1946. Don served in the U.S. Larango); 2] Ramona (Tim[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (689)[...]d she married the at Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, officiated
second time to[...]la, Mont with cremation services at 2 p.m. in Thompson Falls City Cemetery,
following death.[...]Paul F. Hill - Missoula - Paul F. Hill home in Hayden Lake, Idaho, following a short illness.
died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at Hillside Manor in Missoula. Burial was Jan. 22, 1990 the City Cemetery, Thompson
Paul was born in Payson, Utah, on Jan. 6, 1935, to Cleo and Fal[...]arried Dolores Aldrich on Jan. 29, 1955. He lived in (Coleman) Angst in Thompson Falls, where she grew up and
Thompson Fa[...]pt detailed records, starting
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joanne; with her[...]founding families who settled in Thompson Falls in 1884.
He is survived by daughters, Diane Hill o[...]W ash.; granddaughter, April the first ranch in the area known as the Coleman Ranch,
(Adam) Davis[...]; brother, Joe hardware stores and bakeries in Thompson Falls. They
(Judy) Hill of Pleasant Vall[...]nieces and passed away only a month apart in 1918.
nephews; and Dolores Burrese, the mother of[...]W allace, Idaho. They lived in Oregon, returning to
Cremation has taken place[...]be held at 2 Thompson Falls before his death in 1944.
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Hillside Manor.[...]They began preserving and raising Canada Geese in 1947.
Ondus R. Hill[...]eserved
Ondus R. Hill joined the American Legion in Thompson the geese and waterfowl, especi[...]er at Thompson Falls. After Mr. Hartman’s death in 1974,
On his card he noted that he was a resident[...]on.
Ruth was married to George Hill. They lived in Tracy, Ruth worked in the post office for many years, retiring in
Minn., where their son Don was born April 4, 1928. George 1966. In addition to her Canada Geese preservations, she
died in 1930.[...]Ruth died June 28, 1987 with burial July 1, 1987 in the Denice “Hootie” Maguire, Hayden Lake[...]Hart, Snohomish, W a., and Edward
(Coleman) Angst in Thompson Falls where she grew up. Hartm[...]Oct. 3, 1923 W allace, Idaho. there with her in later years, Leora Smith, Julius W eiby and
They lived in Oregon, returning to Thompson Falls before Lloyd Hermann, Thompson Falls and W ally Page of
his death in 1944.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (690)[...]- Airman Harlan F. Hilliard is currently enrolled in where it is said he is to be married to an[...]Thompsonian.
Military Training Group. In the course of the 54 day training The W eekl[...]mous hunter and trapper of Thompsonian origin, is in
training, including the use of the carbine, semi-automatic the city exchanging past experiences with old trail vet’[...]pson Falls -
citizenship, plus extensive training in drills and ceremonies, W as Resident and Prospe[...]ing processing, he will be tested for proficiency in Shaunnessey were employed by W illiam Li[...]professional and vocational fields, and counseled in was then owner of the store that is now the T[...]nds.
technical or administrative training schools in the U.S.,or be Mr. Hillis at one time was con[...]t a U.S. Air Force Base where his particular in the U. S., holding state and U. S. Trophies by th[...]the Air Force on He is now the part owner in a patent that promises to make
Oct 1, 1955 and was sworn in at the Butte, Montana him and his p[...]e is vice
attended the Thompson Falls High School in Thompson president, has established a factory in Canada and their
Falls, Montana. sleighs are in big demand, especially for the Alaska trade.
Sa[...]. Jan 12, Those who know Bill rejoice in his success. He is one of
1956 Thurs.- Airman and[...]Air Force base. is probably no man in the northwest who killed more bear
Sanders Coun[...]Nippert
1958 Thursday page 3 - Harlan Hilliard is in a military and Charley Officer, who has hunted with him in the wilds
hospital in Parks Air Force Base, Calif.[...]1959 Thursday page 2 - Harlan Hilliard Re-enlists in AF - Florence Ruth Hillman
W hitepine - a-2c Harlan Hilliard has re-enlisted in the Air Florence Ruth Hillman was born June[...]airchild Air Force Emma Derua Gaylord.
base in Spokane.[...]une 6, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
17, 1987 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. (Burial[...]ibby). to take a course in business college. Her place in the county[...]Information from their marriage license #493 in the
Timber,” written on the development[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (691)[...]Frank Hillman.
Don and Florence were enumerated in Trout Creek, Mt., in Frank married wife #2, Jesse Florence Van[...]ane, W ash., and they had the following
age, born in Mn. and Florence as 23 years born in Mn. children: 1] daughter (Dale Fordyce[...], 1883 Mantorville, Frank was enumerated in the 1920 federal census in the
Dodge Co., Minn., to Silas Henry Hillman and[...]ounty Henry Hillman served with the Army in Co. C. 5th
Agent - Board Engages Man Recommended[...]irst of the month. His office temporarily will be in Fulton Co., NY., to Silas Henry Hillman and Cla[...]Silas married Emma D. Gaylord Sept. 23, 1879 Lake City,
the W ard hotel.[...]practical farmer. His training includes a course in Mn. (Eva Alice Hart); 3] Florence Ruth, June 2[...]Silas, Emma, son Frank, daughter Florence and son in law,
The Sept. 9 th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the Donald Cone were enumerated in the 1920 federal census in
following: Frank Minor Hillman residing in Thompson Trout Creek, Thompson townsh[...]body could have been shipped to Long Prairie, MN for
Office; nearest relative: Mr. S. H. Hillm[...]hair. in the Murray Memorial Cemetery, Lonepine, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (692)[...]M ay Hillwell was in town.
May (Everson) Hillwell was born to Chas E[...]th Hilty Vermillion, was in town on W ednesday.
The Thompson Falls 1917 Pol[...]Mr. Himes is one of the
(Tuesday) for their home in Thompson Falls, where Mr. pioneer resi[...]return.
ladies have been for several weeks guests in the home of Mr. The Thompson Falls 1909 Po[...]ts of spring. Mr. Himes suffers more or
were born in Pennsylvania.[...]Nov. 3, 1911 - page 2 - Abraham Himes came in from the
Page 23.[...]W ard hotel.
hunting trip with Al Dalton: we went in there afoot and Sanders County Ledger[...]board of commissioners consisting of Dr. H.
there in 1861 and that the Indians killed one of his party[...]Mr. Himes has a host of friends in the country who very
The W eekly Missoulian , M[...]from Vermillion. The Mt. (Burial probably in W arm Springs cemetery).
ore is said to assay abo[...]insane and taken to the W arm Springs asylum on
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]he oldest settlers of the He is not listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk
Clark’s For[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (693)[...]693

listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory.[...]James; 2] Robyn.
Himes, one of the best teamsters in this part of the state, was Katherine Dubia was born to W illiam Robert Dubia and
kicked by a horse and in consequence thereof is compelled Margare[...]Friday evening July 3 rd this 21, 1967 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
place was thrown in[...]lock 15.
near the Lavell Mill at this place early in the evening. Bill Sandpoint News Bulletin,[...]mster and the handling of horses was p.m. in Our Savior’s Lutheran church in Thompson Falls,
his favorite occupation,. and it[...]here is now quite a river running will be in the City Cemetery under the direction of Shrider’s
throu[...]Hynes had a horse Hinchley died Saturday in St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula
on this island and crossed the slough in a raft to get the after an illness of two[...]at the time of
to work to build another raft and in the meantime Mr. Hynes his death.
had caug[...]o swim the a daughter, Robyn, of the home in Thompson Falls; his
stream but to no avail. He wa[...]gie Reed. His step-father was Jack Hatton.
struck in the wind by the horses knee and he let loose and[...]Ike Snodderly
young man. He has scores of friends in this section. It is said and Lenora Robins.
he has a father and two sisters living in W isconsin, the latter The Thompson Falls 191[...]s Takes Place of
father of the late W m. Hynes is in the city looking after the Christy, W ho W ill Superin[...]also making efforts to Hinds, formerly in charge of the two plants located on
recover the r[...]Norris, arrived here this week to assume
drowned in the river near this place on July 3 rd las[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (694)[...]superintend the
already taken up their residence in the office house, which construction work o[...].
was called last week by the death of his father-in-law. Friends in Thompson Falls were given a great shock when
Th[...]first of the week for
mother of Bert Hind. Lives in Chicago. New York.
T[...]l gathering on last Saturday evening at
duties as city manager for the company will be assumed by[...]Death of Mrs. Hatton - gathered together in the city. They came, because they
Bert Hind’s Mother Pas[...]ert Hind, at St The evening was spent in card playing, dancing, after
Paul. Mr. Hind was u[...]as the feature.
held Tuesday because of the delay in receiving the news. S. J. Vas Binder a[...]918 - front page col 1 - Mr. and work coming in their new field.
Mrs. Clarence Hatton of Chicago,[...]long be remembered by those
of business interests in Chicago and may decided to locate in present, for the parting was a hard one.
this[...]erican to
following: Bert St. Clair Hind residing in Thompson Falls, take charge of a gigantic[...]otion.
Charge of Big Construction Job for Company in Chili. - Mr. Elks and Macabees Gi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (695)[...]New Years day at Sebring, Fla. Burial will be in the family
and Mrs. Hind a purse. The supper on this evening was plot in the W ildrose cemetery under the direction of the[...]big Montana Power Co., house here. They left here in
Falls, Mt. W ed. April 17, 1935 - Local Happening[...]aughter Peggy. Mrs. Hind died in June 1957. The couple’s only son, Bert
The Sa[...]Ledger, Thompson Jr., preceded her in death while in Cuba. Both are interred
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21,[...]re on Visit - Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hind have arrived in town Mr. Hind remarried a few months ago.[...]y Guarch of Miami; one
from South America docked. In going and coming the Hind brother, Clare[...]mpia, W ash.
Mr. Hind is on a six months vacation in the United States. Funeral services were conducted in Sebring before the
He plans, after the six months in the United States, to again body was shipped t[...]r for the Andes Copper
Mining company power plant in --------------. ______ of the[...]Local Happenings - W e are Hougland and who in former years resided here. He and Mr.
informed by[...]ie that Bert Hind and Hougland were raised in the same neighborhood and went to
family will be returning to their South American home in school together and they were much please[...]fired the Hind-Snoderly
apartments at Hot Springs in June and Mrs. Hind was busy[...]the lots where the apartment stood. Mr. In the 1880 federal census Johnson co., Mo., Homer i[...]ompson, Montana Friday
expect to return some time in the future to make their home July 30, 1909[...]twenty years ago resided in Thompson arrived on Sunday to
Bert’s sister m[...]a,
Gertrude E. Hinds died June 1957 with burial in the Missouri to W illiam S. Hiner and[...]Hind died Jan. 1, 1959 Sebring, Fla., with burial in laborer as C. A. Hiner.
the W ildrose[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (696)[...]70, who died Sunday at the Veterans hospital in Ft.
Charles was living in Thompson Falls working as a Marine Harri[...]any; he was of medium and burial was in the Thompson Falls cemetery under the
built, medi[...]soula and Mrs. J. F.
Charles Hiner Describes Life in the Army - (nearly ½ a Kaatmas, Kittr[...]Falls, on Jan. 26, 1916 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]n from a long article) - Mr. Coontz was
fortunate in not being wounded in any way but Mr. Hiner[...]and shrapnell on the 30th day of September while in W illiam died Sept. 26, 1949 with burial in the Plains
the Argonne and was in the hospital from that date until he Cemetery, Plains, Mt.
rejoined his company in Belgium on November 16th.
Sanders County Ledger[...]ete-
construction of a high power line five miles in length, man.
electricity to be furnishe[...]ngineers and saw W illiam was residing in Tacoma, W ash.
service in Flanders, St. Miniel and the Argonne. He was
gass[...]man
Charles A. Hiner joined the American Legion in Davis Eugene Hintzman was born Sept 13, 1930 to
Thompson in 1920 through 1924, then his entry in 1927 Vernon Hintzman and Naom Pearl D[...]Lindall Darlene Miller July 11, 1968 and
resided in Thompson Falls and was a electrician’s helper[...]Davis died 1985.
D. McMillan spent the week end in Missoula attending the Lindall died Ma[...]alls for burial 2005.
October 16, 1957 in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery, “Lynn” was born in San Angelo, Texas, on May 24, 1942.
Thompson Fall[...]She grew up in Hobbs, N.M., but just like many of the
The Sand[...]Ledger, Thompson places she lived in her life, she didn’t stick around for lo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (697)[...]on & Naomi P. (Davis) Hintzman
and sense of humor in the face of adversity. She had a soft Ve[...]nt was taking her vision of what something Prairie were Thompson Falls visitors on Monday. Mr.
could[...]g her life, she Hinsman who will teach in the Thompson Falls high school
designed, decorate[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
Lynn first came to the Flathead shortly af[...]as
property he and his wife, Naomi, had purchased in 1930. Prairie - Sept. 1. - Mr. and Mrs. V. W . Hintzman and lit[...]school year will be a member of the faculty in the Thompson
Hintzman family and was their only c[...]Falls schools.
Lynn immediately fell in love with the beauty of Flathead Thompson[...]pt 13, 1930.
family lake property from her mother-in-law, Naomi. Lynn Sanders County Indep[...]her lake house on Skidoo Bay. offices in Sanders : Vernon W . Hintzman, Democrat for
Short[...]Vernon died Dec. 11, 1966 Moscow, Id.
Highway 93 in Polson. She renamed the place Down the[...]979 Hayden, Id.
Hatch and ran it until selling it in 2002, God bless her heart.
She had a great aff[...]Dan Hire
through her business in Polson and would often talk of them The W[...]pack train made the first trip of the season last
in Polson, but continued to come back to spend time[...]f
lake home and see her sister, Jerri and brother-in-law Keith. freight, but on account of high wa[...]ith his large pack train for
Miller; and two sons-in-law Brian King and Jeff --trength. Philipsburg, having a contract to pack in that vicinity.
Blaze Kubik was Lynn’s best f[...]Chas M . Hitch
Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (698)[...]build a house in town as Mr. Hoard will be engaged here for[...]teacher is to be Kenneth Hjelmervik of some where in Hoard and family are just returning h[...]assistant Dean of the boys at the winter in California and stopped off here for a few days’[...]ss Laura Collier, all of
Hjelmervik of some where in Minnesota. He will be Shakopee, Mi[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the Minnesota.
Thompson Falls system is c[...]bie. The child is to undergo a surgical operation in a St.[...]kindling wood, little Harold Hoard cut a bad gash in his
Hoag[...]ing a March 10, 1916 - front page col 5 - Hoard in Charge at
week or ten days lay off. Operator Hoag[...]the Missouri river near, W olf creek and a visit in Butte,
securing a few days’ work at this point in order to renew old Engineer H. J. Hoard return[...]e of Thompson Falls, made who has been in charge of the engineering department of the
while[...]vor to make him acquainted with the belles of the city Boston, will now take charge of the engineer[...]as Henry Hoard and He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk
Emma Stuart.[...]Jan. 3, 1913 - front page - Engineer H. J. Hoard in Charge Falls Power company and will make th[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday chief clerk and in charge of the offices of the Montana
Jan. 31, 191[...]H. J. Hoard, wife of the chief Power company in Butte.
engineer on the big power plant, ar[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (699)[...]d liked George, and his frequent visit from his
In the 1880 federal census (condensed version) for[...]r
George Hodgeman (surveyor) 23 years of age born in the children, and his dry humor and pleasing personality will
Missouri, father born in Ireland and mother born in long be remembered by the older ones.
Scotland. He is residing in a hotel managed by John It appears[...]hompson river, stopped at Mr. Hodgman’s cabin
In 1888 he went to Colorado where he followed the[...]ving no response left
opening of new mining camps in that state for several years, some mail in the handle of the door. Returning the next
including the gold excitement in Cripple Creek; also making morning the mail w[...]had left it, and
stampedes into new mining camps in Nevada and New suspecting that some[...]living on a place but a short distance down the
In 1897 he came to the Coeur d’Alene mining countr[...]on Thompson river, was attending to some business in the news to Andrew Peterson.
Thompson.[...]ge died at the age of 61 years, leaving a brother in St.
the school election. Paul and a mother and sister in St. Louis.
The Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directo[...]He is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
The Sanders County[...]office address, did on September 25, 1917, file in this office
miner living at the W ard Hotel.[...]March 11, 1914, for list 1-2164 being 44.84 acres in
his castle on Thompson river and reports o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (700)[...]March 17, 1916 - Hoesley Dies in Hospital - After continued
The Sanders County L[...]few years has made his home in Thompson Falls, where he[...]er. So far as is known he had no relatives living in this
new saw mill camp. He filled a similar posit[...], Dallas co., Ia. (#1 James C.
He is not listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk McGi[...]Ella Hoeye was born Sept 1860 in Dallas Co., Iowa to
W . G. Hodgkin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (701)[...]701

Co., Iowa to Gordon Hoeye and Amanda Boto.[...]ttie married George S. Good with the announcement in May 15, 1914 - front page col 4 - C. E.[...]ccupied by Mr. Hofer
page 3 col 1 as taking place in Thompson Falls, Mt. with his tailo[...]re yesterday
McGinnis and Ella Hoeye Dec. 3, 1891 in Thompson, and closed a deal for[...]building, previously occupied by the Power City Drug co.,
town.[...]town with a view of locating, resulting in his return here
Iowa, son of Gordon Richard Hoeye and Amanda Jane Boto[...]which time he has been employed in shops in Missoula, but
The W eekly Missoulian , Missoula[...]or both ladies and
Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah July 30, 1893 - A gentlemen.
Heartle[...]of an Mat is listed as a Tailor in the 1916 Thompson Falls Polk
individual who, if t[...]moths ago he disappeared Mat is listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
from Thom[...]week and was so favorably
letter postmarked this city and signed H. H. Davids, wherein impressed with the town that he is going in business there.
the writer, who claimed to be a C[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
had arrived in this city in a demented condition and finally Aug. 30, 1[...]Mr. Hofer, who has conducted a tailor shop in Thompson
the hands of the Knights of Pythias of whom in life he had Falls for the past two years,[...]is establishment to Hot Springs. He will also put in a stock
in order that he might forward to her the effects of[...]ere he can be his own landlord. He
train for this city, arriving here yesterday. In the afternoon expects to leave for his new lo[...]edger is
confessed that he had written the letter in order to deceive glad to recommend him to t[...]creditors, it being his desire to start life over
in this progressive city. He is a barber by trade, but of late Alf & #1 Helen (Sloan) Hoff
has been in the employ of the Consumers’ Trading[...]n, Mr. Hoy brothers and W alter McCurdy in their sawmill in Troy,
was the local barber. He had a wife and son[...]married George Good. W hile in the Army he signed up for a newly organized[...]Infantry, that specialized in Alpine skiing. This unit not only
Mat Hof[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (702)[...]nd work with Browns mill on
troops. Alf took part in the re-capture of abandoned Kiska, the edge o[...]on Falls, Mt. Aug 29, store would work in their life. Helen ran the store during the
1945 -[...]inally
home this week after a long stay over seas in Italy. He was decided that the returns on thi[...]ime spent running it.
for some of the ski patrols in the mountainous parts of Italy W hile working for Brown’s lumber Company, Alf had an
and were engaged in combat several times with personal accid[...]when a knot flew off striking him in the eye, causing him to
His unit were sent to serve in the Aleutian Islands, Italy lose the sight in that eye.
and Europe. It was during his time in Italy that Alf obtained After Alf and Helen w[...]Polson, Mt. They were later
troop was patrolling in the mountain region of Italy in deep divorce and he continued to reside in Polson alone.
snow, when all of a sudden Germans dressed in white winter Alf died June 27, 2005 Missou[...]Nursing Home in Missoula.
Alf was working at Flodin’s sawmill when he met and Alf was born in Bonetrail, N.D., on Oct. 30, 1917, to
began datin[...]married Dec. 31, 1953 hard on the prairie, so in 1936, Olav, Hilda and their four
Thompson Falls,[...]y. was cut short due to the Depression, but he did graduate[...]d Mrs. Vern Sloan, and Alf Hoff, He worked in the woods and as a sawmill worker until he
son of[...]nducted into the U.S. Army during W orld W ar II. In
the Rev. Clare Olney at the home of the bride's p[...]Mountain infantry. These men had to be in first-class
Miss Annie Mae Sloan, sister of the b[...]physical condition. They trained at Camp Hale in the heart
Hoff, brother of the bridegroom. Miss S[...]were taught to ski by some of the best skiers in the world.
wedding for the members of the familie[...]d of having full packs on their backs to
employed in the County Treasurer's office and the[...]He was an expert M-1 rifle marksman. W hile in the 87th, he
Helen Elizabeth Sloan was born May 12, 1932 Butte, took part in the recapture of Kiska in the Aleutian Islands
Montana to Vern Clarence Sloan and Annie Eliza. W est. and served in Italy and other parts of Europe as a ski
Helen[...]oster born Sept. 17, 1952 Missoula, Mt., In 1953, he married Helen Sloan. He became an instan[...]knowing she had a better chance to look for work in The family moved to the Lewistown, Idaho/Clarkston,
the city. She was hired there by Blue Cross Insurance Corp[...]g personality. After He worked on dams in W ashington, Idaho and Montana.
rushing her off h[...]und the early '70s, he moved to Polson and worked in
walked out of her and their daughter's life.[...]s, Mt. Thursday had to move to Missoula in April of this year to be close to
April 30, 1952[...]Mr. and Mrs. Harry Foster of Townsend, In recent years, Alf's arthritis limited his mobility and
Montana. The ceremonies was performed Saturday in caused his move. Even though[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (703)[...]s of Shirley and grandson his retirement in 1984.
Brandon and marveled at the work Brad does in the
aerospace industry.[...]graduations of his Helen Sloan, In Nordman, Idaho. He was a
granddaughters, Loree an[...]Heart Catholic Church, Lacey,
the special events in the Hoff family. and enjoyed golfing, camping and bowling.
Alf was preceded in death by his parents Olav and Hilda;[...]Surviving, besides his wife in Lacey, are a
one brother, Olav "Ole"; and a daugh[...]ff of will begin at 11 a.m. today, July 7, in Sacred Heart Catholic
Castle Rock, W ash.; and tw[...]Edwin of Pasco, W ash. be in Calvary Cemetery, Tumwater.
There will be a cel[...]After Alf and Helen were divorced, Helen remained in Falls where with the help of her siste[...]s with the complicated Norwegian designs.
company in Lewiston, ID., it was there she was
given an intr[...]ff and Helen
work find work with a lumber company in Lacy, Elizabeth Sloan.
Washin[...]Brandon
Washington where she worked as an auditor in Alf; 2] Nicole Marie
their p[...]ey married the second time to Laura Feb. 16, 2001 in
While residing in Lacy, Washington, Helen met Os[...]oth For many years Brad worked in the lumber industry as a
working for the same lumber company. They were sawer in the woods. After several very close calls with
ma[...]with the last one where a twig entered his
Idaho in the home of her sister, Ann Miller throat and shattering his teeth which prevented the twig[...]line of work. He began taking courses in Mechianical
Washington and was buried July 1990 in Calvary drawing and discovered[...]ers the parts that they wanted made
July 5, 1990, in his home. He was born March 12,[...]ope
1922, to Frank and Josephine (Braler) Fritsch in the part first on their CAD/CAM[...]ired and his
graduated from Indianola High School in 1941 business sold and Brad is working for a new company.
Mr. Fritsch served in the U.S. Navy during World[...]Edwin Hoff
WWar II, from 1942-45, then lived in California. Edwin Hoff was born[...]916 Bonetraill, North
He came to the Olympia area in 1949 and was Dakota[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (704)[...]on Falls, Montana

working with W alter McCurdy in their sawmill out of Troy, Edwin was a memb[...]was “the lutefisk cook” for many
sent to work in a defense plant, the shipyard at Tacoma. of[...]trude suffered a stroke, Edwin cared for her at
In 1947 he went to work in heavy construction as a home for seven years. After Gertrude passed away, Edwin
mechanic in Alaska, a trade he followed the rest of his life[...]restoring his car. In July he was presented with two awards
In 1959 the family moved to Kennewick, W ashington a[...]of the International Dodge Brother’s Club.
then in 1960 to Pasco, where Ed still resides.[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. Edwin is preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Haugton
3, 2005 - Edwi[...]is survived by his brother Maynard Hoff of
Museum in Union Gap. Thompson Falls; his son-in-law and daughter, David and
Edwin was born June[...]contributions may be made to Edwin’s favorite
In 1925 the family moved to a farm south of Dagmar,[...]arter Center, One Coppenhill Ave., Atlanta,
Mont. In 1936, the family moved to western Montana. In GA 30307, or the W ilderness Society, 161[...]ship with Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest
Charlie Pyatt and moved to Prospect Creek. In 1939, Edwin Book at einansfuneralhome.com.
a[...]nard Hoff was born April 6, 1919 Bonetraill, N.
In July 1947, Edwin ;joined the International Union[...]I, Maynard was working with
construction mechanic in Alaska. his brothers and W alter McCurdy in their sawmill in Troy,
Edwin returned to W ashington State. He a[...]sent to Ft. Lewis, W a. Eventually he was placed in the
lived in Moses Lake, W ashington, where Edwin worked as a[...]he earned the rating of Staff Sergeant. He was
In 1959, they moved to Kennewick, and then to Pasco in discharged Jan. 6, 1946 at Camp McCoy, W is[...]eryl W ollaston and they had the
many of the dams in W ashington, and ended his career at JA follow[...]y; 4] Gary.
Jones at Hanford with IUOE Local 370C in 1982. Lois Burall 'Beryl’ W ollaston was born Feb. 26, 1931 to
In 1976, Edwin and Gertrude built a cabin at Driftwo[...]imes Returning home Maynard went to work in the local
cross country skiing, snowmobiling or walking through the sawmill, and then took classes in the ‘new’ electronic
woods looking for mushro[...]Engineers, he started Ed but then built a shop in front of his home.
Hoff Construction and built homes in Pasco and Kennewick. At her funeral[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (705)[...]mals only used Olaf met Hilda Holstad in Bonetraill where they were
once and then donated to the various fund raisers. married in 1915 and lived on his homestead until 1925.
Ber[...]en at Gudbrandsdalen, Norway to Ingebret
Hospital in Missoula. and Agnette Haugton. (Tretten is “thirteen” in Norwegian,
Memorial services will be held on Fr[...]live after
at the Community Congregational Church in Thompson the Black Plague.). Ingebr[...]Hilda being the fifth. Her siblings and her place in
She is survived by her husband, Maynard Hoff of[...]oletta Nov.
family home, three sons and daughters in law, Ray and 16, 1889; 3] Ivar Jan. 31[...]9] Asmund Dec. 2,
Calif.; one daughter and son - in - law, Nancy and Dave 1906 - 1926.
Marti[...]rried Osker Lindevig; Number 4
She was preceded in death by her twin brother Earl Emil, came to America later and married Stella. In the mid
W ollaston and her sister, Neva W ood.[...]Olaf & Hilda Hoff In 1910, Hilda came at the age of 16 to American in
(Family information from Edwin Hoff)[...]elderly man at
The family immigrated to America in 1901 and settled at W estby, W isc. Martin Bekkedal was a well off banker in
Baker, Minnesota.[...]Hilda stayed at Bekkedals for two years. In 1912, Hilda
Eric’s, (Olaf’s father) brother[...]elling at the time, was the trail
family arrived. In 1905 the family moved to W alcott, North peo[...]hich was approximately 20 miles south
moved again in 1907 to a homestead at Bonetraill, North[...]acres for living on the land Hilda worked in a cook car with her cousin Bertha
and developing[...]thrashing rig
The move to North Dakota was made in an emigrant car to feed the crew. There[...]d contain their belongings, even livestock In 1925 Olaf, Hilda and the boys moved to a farm in
and family. Arriving in Bonetraill, their first thought was to Montana south of Dagmar, Montana. In 1932, after a ten
making a home. Their’s was ma[...]of little or no rain, Olaf heard of land for sale in
material available and free. Ed noted that the fi[...]ns. (No Safeway acre and could be paid in monthly installments. Olaf left the
nearby[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (706)[...]Bonetrail, N.D. He was raised and educated in Thompson
including the chickens and headed to San[...]Falls, graduating from Thompson Falls High School in
Arriving in Trout Creek the family immediately set to[...]several grand children.
The family were only in Trout Creek four or five months Service[...]s diabetic and could no longer work. in Missoula.
The Thompson Falls school records of[...]Royce Ann Hoff
In 1937 Maynard, Alf and Edwin went to work for Char[...]off.
Prospect Creek, and moved to Prospect Creek. In 1939, we Married Dennis Allen Hough Au[...]afted into the army Dennis was serving in the Navy at the time of Royces
and Edwin was sent[...]son Falls, Mt., with
Olaf died 1949 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, burial in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Oct. June 26, 1975 - Front Page - 4 Die in County's
26, 1961 Front page col 5 - Mrs. Hoff Ho[...]Worst Road Accident - In a matter of seconds, the
and Denmark from May 18[...]lives of four young people were snuffed out in a
accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Stella Holstad of single-vehic[...]Wayne Gerstenberger, 21, son
Hoff’s only sister in this country, Mrs. Bulette Ludwig in of M&M Albert Gerstenberger of Thompson
W[...]s. Rose
Hilda died Oct. 26, 1972 and was buried in the Thompson[...]#1 Dell (Preston) Hoff tragedy in Sanders County history. All four were[...]thrown from the small foreign model pickup in
Olav Helmer “Ole” Hoff was born Jan. 5, 192[...]s traveling east when the right wheels
and served in the Medical Unit as a Tech 5th grade. He was[...]ear
W ash., died of natural causes Feb. 13, 1994, in a Ferndale
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (707)[...]ay morning Department and is in charge of foster homes and placement[...]of children in them.
in the Community Congregational Church in
Thompson Falls with burial in the City Cemetery.[...]orn Sept. 17, 1952 and engaged in thawing out some water pipes at the depot[...]n of the material and
was married to Dennis Hough in August 1969 in[...]. Hoffman was using coal oil on the material used in[...]ze the fire followed up to and
Sloan also resides in Thompson Falls. The explod[...]Miles was listed as a child in Feb. 1925.
Shirley Elizabeth Hoff was born Hot[...]ouis Hoffman
Shirley married Kim Arthur Hofland in Butte, Mont., the[...]her parents were born in Germany.
Returning to Thompson Falls to live se[...]In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]That she arrived in the United States in 1888 (11 years ago);
was in charge of the traveling and promotion of what the[...].
During this time, her spare time, especially in the spring,
Shirley use to work at the local greenhouse in Eddy, taking[...]M urray Hoffman
her wages out in plants and cuttings[...]Murray was listed as a child in Feb. 1925.
Kim had worked construction for years. W hile living in
Butte he worked as a driver and also as a welder,[...]ec. 27, 1907 - Miss W innfred Hogan, stenographer in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (708)[...]were his parents.;
Tuesday to spend her holidays in Missoula. wife - W ilhmina[...]16 years of age W isc;
past has been stenographer in the office of the supervisor of 4] Albert 14 y[...]of age born W isc. - they have a
she will be able in her spare moments to minister to the dome[...]r for some time, Al came to Thompson Falls in 1886.
but whose health is now impaired and whose[...]on. working for the Russell mill in Eddy - At the camp in the[...]W eekly Montanian Feb. 22, 1896 - Al Homan was in town
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]R. E. Hogarth, a veterinary surgeon, until In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]that he is 33 years old and single; he
W ednesday in search of a new location. He was greatly[...]arles Good).
monthly visits to the various places in that vicinity. His ad Information from their marriage license # 2 in the Sanders
appears in the Leger’s columns this week.[...]by W . B.
hot springs for treatment and has been in attendance on her Ross justice of the peace.[...]. Friday The Pioneer list constructed in 1933, states that Martha
Sept. 11, 1908 - R. E. H[...]t Thursday to seek a claimed to have arrived in Thompson Falls in 1888, another
new business location. He went east[...]h home at Deep creek. Both
learn that she arrived in Thompson Falls, the terminus of her are well a[...]afternoon making the trip the Ledger joins in wishing them a joyous and prosperous
from St. Paul in about seventy hours. She expected to go f[...]rmation from their marriage Fountain City, W is and his sister, Mrs. W . G. Joos and son
license.). His father was born in Germany and his mother in of W imbledon, ND are visiting.
Penn.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (709)[...]709

Parkinson and son of Kansas City, are visiting. Mrs. 7] Clara 8 years[...]e and - Married - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - H.
son, arrived on No. 41,[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]y, and are spending the week with residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.; son of Charles
Mr. H[...]years of age born Franklin, Kansas; now residing in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ek farmstead Thursday. He reports crop conditions in his Missoula Co., Mt. by J. C. McGuinnes; wi[...]has
Martha died December 18, 1940 both buried in W ildrose been previously married.
cemeter[...]st Church Monday, with Bessie is listed in the Thompson Falls 1909 Polk
the Rev. Emile Migne[...]mber 7, 1858 at She is not listed in The 1911 Thompson Falls Polk
Pomona, Kansas. Her[...]ctory.
Parkinson. She was married to A. H. Hohman in 1906. She (See Bessie Good)
is survive[...]version - W aumandee,
Al died 1945 with burial in the W ildrose cemetery, Buffalo[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (710)[...]ingston, who
one of the finest herds of Gallaways in the state, consisting was killed in action on September 12th. The young man
of about[...]From the date it is
W ednesday noon for her home in Spokane, after a week’s supposed h[...]ding - John Holbrook vs moved to Iowa with his sister. There in the year, 1872 he
Annie Holbrook, divorce - demurrer and defendant given was united in marriage with Edna Robinson. To this union
twenty[...]t. Friday 1883 W esley, Kossath Co., Iowa)..
July 16, 1909 - Earl Holcombe returned from Mi[...]t Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. County, Iowa page 312D. - Henry Holenbeck (laborer) 28
W ed. J[...]Edna 27 years of age born ___ her parents born in Vermont.[...]olland of age born Iowa; 3] Harry 2 years of age born Iowa.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]from Spokane to accept a position as third barber in E. C. In October, 1921 his companion was called home. On
D[...]rizona. He was accompanied by Joe Holland, barber in Mont., at the age of 70 years, 3 month[...]Day’s shop, who has also resigned his position in that body was shipped to W esley, Iowa. (Death certificate #
place and will visit his br[...]children were growing up, took an active part in all services.
arrived the latter part of the week[...]following: James Frederick Hollcraft was residing in Hollenbeck Sunday night came as a[...].; nearest relative: Mrs. Mary T. Hollcraft; tall in which held on tenaciously and combi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (711)[...]ve him
Harry M. Hollenbeck was born at W esley, Iowa, May 4, permanently injured.
1878. He[...]rk and the big
His early education was acquired in the common schools. pieces of metal were[...]teen he undertook his independent church at In some manner the cable slipped and one of the beam[...]several hundred pounds in weight, fell to the ground,
Twenty-six years ag[...]ld be possible to save the right foot,
at Victor, Iowa. They immediately set up their home in but the left was so badly crushed tha[...]t and around again
the last two years he has been in the employ of the city as within the next few weeks.
night-watchm[...]urs.
Railway Trainmen and also of the Farm Union. In this Sept. 22, 1916 - Local Items -[...]dren. Also by his where he will be engaged in work on the dam. Mrs.
brother Enos of St. Paul and W illiam of W aterloo, Iowa; and Holloway went to Muskogie, Okla., for a[...]erbert Marsh, a former pastor. Interment was made in the Thompson Falls, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at
Oak Hill Cemetery which service was in charge of the Clark Fork Valley Hos[...].m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at
Henry’s obituary was in the Sanders County Independent the Asse[...]onday, Aug. 21, at the Bunch-Toews Funeral Chapel in
F. Hollford[...]velop the Montana Coeur d’Alene mining property in
the week he (involuntarily) took a plunge in the big sluice which they are interested.[...]Gregor immigrated to the United States in 1908 and was
foreman for the Thompson Falls Power Co. naturalized in 1913.
The Sanders County Ledger Friday T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (712)[...]or Camp Idaho.
Lewis where he remained in training until June, 1918, and Sanders C[...]o France. Prospect, was in town Tuesday.
His company went into active servi[...]Holm came through without a scratch, but in the ‘40's or 50's.
was laid up a few days, havi[...]with burial May 31, 1974 in the W hitepine Cemetery,
Olin[...]Olin Holman was on the Thompson Falls draft list in 1918. Informant Elizabeth Homes.[...]97 years with burial Nov. 14, 1996 in the W hitepine
The Thompson Falls 1915 Polk di[...]olmberg father, who is in feeble health. Mr. Holmes has been
The Sanders[...]oper. Both the motor car Dewey was involved in mining with Fermer? W alkly.????
and speed[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (713)[...]of fishing without He attended school in Corvallis, and moved to Thompson
a license and ex[...]brought him here. David
caught with over 58 fish in his possession, which it is attended th[...]ly to move to Santa
alleged he took from one hole in the river. The game laws Monica, Calif. where he graduated.
prohibit a catch in excess of 25 fish and prohibit any one to Dave spent four years in the Navy.
catch more than a certain number less t[...]ch he returned to Missoula.
Charles Holming was in the Army earning the rating of David died Dec. 22, 2001 in his apartment in Missoula,
Sergeant. He was listed from the Thomps[...]Mt. cremation was performed. Burial was in the Community
served in France.[...]Maynard Holt was born Oct. 22, 1905 Ava,
have had in France, and that was that our regiment would be[...]Glass.
wasn’t a bunch of happy boys in camp today. I think that Maynard married Edith Daniels June 2, 1928 Ravalli,
every man in the regiment has done his bit and deserves to[...]formation from their marriage license # 294 (305) in the
Our regimental commander had orders to move[...]d born
letter from G.H.Q. signed by our commander-in-chief, John Ava, Douglas Co., Missouri to[...]ve done it days old born Perry, Dallas Co., Iowa to H. F. Daniels and
all; far from it, just one cog in the wheel, you might say that Rosalie Ethell; s[...]married -
the engineers was the hub for they were in front and behind married June 2, 1928 Raval[...]Daniels.
hear what a man looks like coming in from the front, but Edith Daniels was[...]is a different story, and one that a pen Co., Iowa to H. F. Daniels and Rosalie Ethell.
cannot tell. I have seen them come in so badly burned with Maynard enlisted in[...]how Mont. After training he was placed in the 701st Tank
they suffered.[...]buried May 7, 1982 Thompson Falls City Cemetery,
W ell Bill, I am sending you a 76 Ger[...]wo for you and seven for me. W ell, Sunday in a Missoula rest home. Grave side services will be[...]time. held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Thompson Falls City
I remain as every, you friend. Sergeant Charles[...]with family members in 1922. He later came to W hitepine[...]until 1941 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in
David Charles Holt was born Aug. 30, 1944 Missoula, W orld W ar II for four years. In 1945, he returned to Ravalli
Mont., the so[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (714)[...]ka, Ca.); 3] Kenneth
He moved to Thompson Falls in 1976 to be near his Douglas Dec. 13, 1938 Missoula, Mt. (Joan of Anchorage,
brother and sister-in-law, M&M Frank Holt. Early this Alaska)[...]ug 30, 1944 Missoula, Mt. 5]
spring he spent time in the Veterans Hospital in Spokane Bill Martin Jan. 23, 1946 Missoula[...]olson, Mt. - John Franklin Holt jr of
half sister in Missouri.[...]Minister of the
Frank’s parents were divorced in 1910, in 1911 his father Methodist Episcopal Church. W[...]stepmother who had homesteaded it. After settling in,
obtained a job as a cook for the road crew out o[...]them for a year while the stepmother worked in the hospital
Frank’s schooling included schools in Silver Shade, for the nuns at St. Ignat[...]rented the Duncan McDonald place near In 1944 Frank was drafted into the Army and served 1[...]built a gas station and then the 4 Star Bar in Ravalli. They
sold them to the fish hatchery in Ravalli for fish food. were divorced in 1950 and Belle later married Einer
Lulu and Ell[...]nd a house, the old Morigeau Kalberg.
place, in Ravalli about 1928 and moved into it. Ellis was a Sometime in this period Frank was hired as a stunt man on
horse breaker and trainer, small in size and wiry, a very the John W ayne’s m[...]ad been a widow for several years and had
dancing in Valley Creek and Ravalli. Frank said that if Elli[...]rich
horses from him. Ellis died first. Lulu died in 1965. in the home of her Aunt Pearl and Uncle Gust O. John[...]h as August 29, but
cowboy, both on the range and in the arena. He had worked it was filled out[...]to Lentz, Oregon with her parents
with the stock in their shows. W hen Frank was about 20 and[...]teacher
teacher from Arlee, Belle Caswell, taking in all the dances so when she started school in Madoc, Mt., at the age of 7
together. Belle began teaching there in 1926 and taught until years, she had already be[...]o Ravalli. Frank and Thompson Falls, Mt., in about 1920. By this time several of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (715)[...]Mildred went to work when all the children were in
her home. Mildred entered the 2rd grade, (althoug[...]school. She first worked at Larson and Greens in the meat
reading 3rd grade books) there in the old Saints Building for department and then[...]o fix lunch for the children
school was torn down in the 1950's). and also[...]was made to return to Mildred met Frank in the Gambles store, he had come in
Minnesota so that her father could find work. He[...]ng conditions and work, with a movie. They met in the summer and married in Nov.
the family following riding on the train.[...]e Mildred went to They rented a house in town for the winter and then moved
three differen[...]children. In 1956, after the death of Mildred’s father, her[...]too far away and she would have had to board out in over one house from Mildred and Frank, wh[...]r, Clarence’s death,
Many of her jobs were live in jobs where she lived with a July 28th with burial July 31 in the Missoula City Cemetery.
family and cooked and kept house. This[...]red Oct. 3 after serving the Montana Highway
1905 in W ing River, W adena Co., MN) in Mn., when he Department as a maintenanc[...]locations before
their father Jacob Fleisher died in 1925. coming to Thompson Fa[...]employed on the highway crew here.”
marrying in November 23, 1938 at Staples, W adena, Co.[...]s. Frank also loved telling stories. W hen he got in the
was already living at the farm with his bride[...]ol M. Feb. 23, Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998 in the Thompson Falls City
1941 Cass Co., Mn (#1 George Rockwell, #2 Buster[...]died
Fleisher’s farm; Carol and Mavis were born in Grandma Thursday, Sept. 10, 1998 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in
Perry’s home.[...]e he had the Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls
surgery and they discovered stomac[...]Burial was to follow
after that on Nov. 16, 1944 in W ing River, Mn., Butch was at Thompson Fall[...]and Lulu Glass Holt. He attended school in Missouri before
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]where to live until she was He served in the U.S. Army during W orld W ar II. He
required[...]5 years,
furniture and stove to Montana and moved in with her folks. first at Ravalli until 1951,[...]d to Thompson
The house her parents were living in was built by old man Falls. Frank met[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (716)[...]24, 1954 at the Thompson Falls is a cook in the hotel run by Rueben Ross; that he came to
Met[...]home at Thompson the United States in 1893 and is an alien.
Falls where they raised the[...]on Falls Saddle morning and evening in the parish house in this city last
Club and in 1960 took part in the commemoration of the Sunday. Rev.[...]arnest, and convinces those who hear him of his
In 1962, he played the role of David Thompson in the knowledge of practical Christianit[...]yee at the power camp, charging
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Maynard and him assault in the second degree. It is reported that the case
C[...]ster, Daisy grew out of an altercation in which Johnson was assaulted
Morris.[...]to the district court under $200 bail, in default of which he
(The family material was su[...]He married Alta C. Coleman Aug 9, 1915 in Thompson
The Thompson Falls school records 1940[...]Information from their marriage license # 300 in the[...]eny and the other to vagrancy and womanhood in Thompson Falls. Their friends wish them a
were sentenced to five days imprisonment in the county jail. pleasant journey through li[...]Len Coleman and Hattie Mitchell.
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (717)[...]per at the W ard hotel, left Tuesday for her home in
and Billings on matters of business.[...]arted on W ednesday keep house for Dolph in the Norby residence. Mrs. Hopkins
to visit his only sister in St. Louis, whom he has not see for is well know[...]. Friday
Friday April 2, 1909 - Dave Hope arrived in Thompson last Sept. 4, 1914 - The marriage[...]ek’s visit with his sister W . Mittage - also in the Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Sept 6,
in St. Louis whom he had not seen in more than a quarter of 1914 - Married - both parties residing in Thompson Falls,
a century.[...]Pruden, returned recently from a trip to Alaska. In company Paul & #1 Nellie M ay[...]ed previously and had three children.
mixoligists in Thompson Falls, has resigned his position at[...]- News of Isobel died 1966 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
Local Interest - David Ho[...]pkins of Survivors include a brother-in-law- Brent Florin. His
Kalispell who has been loo[...]r ranch east of town widow, who preceded him in death two years ago is the
the past few weeks ret[...]Information from their marriage license #1280 in the
Rhoades and Scott, Edith returned to her home in Bangor, Sanders County Courthouse,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (718)[...]H. H. Horner Hospital in Plains. Jan. 3, 1986 the Rev. Gaylund Olson
The[...]s making arrangements to move his shop here early in Cemetery.
the spring.[...]Sauble a special friend. He was preceded in death by two
Neb., to John W esley Hotzel and Ame[...]Since Harvey’s death in December 1985, Vera spends part
The following w[...]om the Sanders County Ledger, of the winter in Phoenix to be near a brother, sister and their
Th[...]o keeps busy making
Hotzel was born July 19, 1909 in Kearney, Neb. to John and afghans for family[...]ing the organ and “Playing
age of 4 and settled inin “and I have no children but over th[...]ghbor kids. I fill the
Feb. 19,1942 he enlisted in the Army and was sent to Ft. grandma role if the real grandma lives in another town.
Lewis, W a., for training. He served in Europe and fought Another hobby is trying[...]r Vera Hotzel died 1993 with burial 1993 in the Fraternal
bases. Following his discharge Oct.[...]t 2896.
Feb. 26, 1950 Harvey married Vera Lumley in Phoenix, D.[...]- front page col 3 - D. S. Hough at one time
Gem City Business College at Quincy, Ill., in 1936 she employed by the Thompson Falls[...]the Prospect creek power plant,
Loan Association in Quincy. has accepted a position at Burke, Idaho where he will help
In 1943, Vera moved to Phoenix, Ariz., with her pare[...]bstation at that place under Mr. Peel.
and worked in a general insurance agency that represented
32 co[...]essional W omen’s organization there, and later in The Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory[...]s a “winter visitor from Montana” vacationing
in Phoenix when he met Vera and after their marriage[...]the beautiful scenery of 30 airmen stationed in Oklahoma flown to Lebanon last
that keeps me living in Montana.” she reflected. week wh[...]Congregational Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. He is an equipment
Church and Lonestar[...]ey died Dec. 31, 1985 Plains, Mt., his burial was in He was graduated from Thompson Falls High school in
the Fraternal cemetery - section 14 plot #[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (719)[...]ild Summer Home burial of her ashes in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson
Here - J. A. Houghton, one of the heaviest stockholders in Falls, Mt. (Sec 28 lot # 24 along with W illis C. Moore 1910
the Florence mine on Prospect creek, came in from the - 1969 and daughter Karen Moor[...]Hougland
property, Tuesday, leaving for his home in St. Louis, Elda was born in Thompson Falls, the daughter of Fred S.
W ednesda[...]ere Hougland and Elda P. Preston.
some time in June and expects to build a summer cottage in Elda was treasurer of Sanders County from 1932 to 1936
Thompson Falls, in order that he may bring his family here and[...]the Florence Simpson are spending two weeks in Seattle. W hile there
Mining company, owning property on Prospect creek, and in they will attend the wedding of Mrs. Hougla[...]00 o’clock at the home of the groom’s parents in
May 24, 1912 - David Hougland Taken to Missoula f[...]a fall. Dr. Lewers will be able to given in marriage by her brother-in-law, W alter G. Simpson,
make such examinations h[...]n Falls girl, acted as bridesmaid.
Dave served in the Navy. Af[...]mpson Falls, Mt. honeymoon.
Jan. 16, 1922 - City Council Minutes - David Hougland
would be paid $1[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]hides from his place of business which was a
was in charge of arrangements. butchering shop.
Mr. Hougland was born in Thompson Falls, where he The Sanders[...]handles meats of all kinds and makes a specialty
in 1929. of fruits in season.
He had resided in Spokane since 1975, where he moved Fred[...]1] Fredericka ‘Freddie’
Freightways at Yakima in 1969, after 25 years of service. April 6, 1[...]r Simpson) 2] David Preston Dec. 23,
He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during W orld W ar I[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (720)[...]23, 1884, Colechester, Dlwd this property in the near future.
Co., New York, the daughter of E[...]Ingraham. She was brought here to Thompson Falls in 1886 Nov. 29, 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mrs.[...]F. Hougland are the parents and three girls in the house. Fred says: Good morning, yes,
of a bab[...]and vegetables Nov. 6, 1908. Arrives in Town from the Mines - condensed from article -[...]Mt. Friday on Prospect creek and are now in shape to mine and
July 9, 1909 - Fred S. Hougland[...]pson’s meat market has re-arranged the fixtures in his The claims, some twelve in number, practically cover all
market this week to[...]ss refrigerator the known showings of antimony in the south side of the
show case in which he will keep all sorts of appetizing[...]ties are owned by F.
specialties, usually handled in modern meat markets. The S. Hougland and George Burson of this city, Joseph M.
case is a double compartment affair wi[...]rmer merchant of Thompson Falls,
refrigerator box in which a large block of ice is kept. Glass but now living in Germany.
shelves in the top compartments afford space for a varied[...]idates endorsed by the Nonpartisan and
company is in line with the progressives. Last week a new[...]Mr. Hougland ended by telling how he had worked in the
Ship” Bob Foster came in from Prospect Creek on Monday. mines, and[...]middle name. He said if a man had ever been in a strike or
Foster reports that on the latter property they crosscut active in a political way against any of the big mining
eig[...]ined foot “black list” him until liberty in the big mining camps was a
wall, but as they did[...]elp and 10 days, with burial July 18, 1928 in the Thompson
dad on the farm.[...]age 3 - This week Mayor F. S. Hougland In the minutes of the town council meeting of Thompson
sold lots 10, 11,12 and 13 in block 47 in the original Falls on page 165 August 6t[...]of Mr. Griffin to improve Resolution of Respect in Memory of Fred S. Hougland, first
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (721)[...]ompson Falls, Mt. - Last week an account appeared in the
hereby ordered spread upon the minutes. The o[...]ere drowned.
mayor of the Town of Thompson Falls; In a newly organized Sheridan Hougland, s[...]land passed discharged Nov. 5, 1945 in Bremerton, W A.
from this physical life into the[...]the present Mayor and Council of this town, pause
in our labors to pay due respect to the memory of he[...]son Sept. 7, 1927
say that his life was not lived in vain, this community is Thompson Falls, M[...]ing children:
better for having had Fred Hougland in it, and that, when all 1] Gilbert; 2] Freder[...]Sanders County Courthouse,
his convictions, pure in mind, Honest in thought, a kind and Thompson Falls, Mt. off[...]e will License noted that W alter resided in Plains, Mt.; was white;
ever cherish. He has ended his days work, Life closes in the 22 years old; never been married: Frede[...][Mayor] white; 21 years of age residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
Attest: C.M. Helman (There w[...]olutions to never been married.
anyone in the Town council meetings in the remaining Sanders County Ind[...]s. The home was beautifully decorated in sweet peas.
Folger’s family, the Mrs. Elda Houg[...]The bride was born and raised in Thompson Falls. She
Thompson Falls school reco[...]a died Feb. 18, 1958 Seattle, W a. and was buried in the and for the past two years has taught sch[...]fraternity. Mr. Simpson is now employed in the First
Preston.[...]er we express ours and the entire
and three girls in the house. Fred says: Good morning, yes, c[...](Several showers were written about in the paper, given to
Sanders County Indep[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (722)[...]aterford, Rice institutional management in the same hotel where she was
co, Minn., to Frank[...]contract managers
returned Saturday to their home in Seattle, after a visit of six during the 1920's[...]Marie Hougland died 1980 with her burial in the Fraternal[...]Louis Pauline died 1935 with her burial in the Fraternal
Hougland is home for an eight-day f[...]appeared in the papers telling of a bad storm raging along[...]skan coast guard went to the rescue of a
enrolled in the CC through the Forest Supervisor at[...]Hougland sent a telegram
Thurs. March 13, 1935 - In the death notice of Orpha Marie through.[...]and sound.
Louis recently received a rating in the camp.
Sanders County Independent Ledger W e[...]B. F. Houseman
Louie served in the Navy, he enlisted March 20, 1942 and[...]born about 1825 Pa.
was discharged March 7, 1946 in Oakland, CA. The Sanders[...]y
George L. Hougland joined the American Legion in April 21, 1905 - B. F. Houseman, whose death was
Thompson Falls, Mt in 1946 as a member; he noted that he chronicled in the papers early in the week, was well known
served in the Navy. to the old timers in this vicinity. He came here along in ‘84,
joining in the stampeded to Murray. He was a hale fellow,[...], 1925 Alberton, but lost it all again in running a drain near Murray, but did
Mont.[...]But that was all. The Missoulian of
as a hostess in a tourist hotel.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (723)[...]born ca 1874 W abasha, W abasha
hours were spent in the cabin of “Old Bill” Osburn, one of[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
and downs and in Houseman’s case it has been almost all[...]W abasha Co., Minn.; now
James Osborne of this city, Missoula, who was among the residing in Thompson Falls, Mont.; son of Henry Allen
early p[...]an about 80 years old, although now residing in Thompson Falls, Mont; daughter of Hugh
his exact age is not known. He went to California in ‘49 Martin and Sarah Ann Cline - neith[...]on
basin, Idaho, and then to other gold stampedes in the ‘60's. Township. W itnesses: Jasper G.[...]when the reports of the immense gold discoveries in Ettie Arminta Martin was born about 1870[...].
having been at the time located at Horse Plains in Montana.
He entered the scene of excitement going there in 1883, and Henry Alvin & ##1 Regina (Pa[...]#2 M arie O.
fairly good success. He has lived in the Coeur d’Alene Henry Alvin Hove[...]924; 2] Edna Kristine, ca 1925.
Osburn’s place. In ‘69 he operated in the Cedar creek Henry joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls
country and in the Oregon gulch territory he was the whole[...]ber. His card noted the following: that he served in the
during his time, but it is said of him that h[...]f out of any of them. It seemed as though in New York; his discharge papers are filed in Baker, Mt.;
he would let everything slip out of h[...]isposition and never appeared to let in Bozeman but then helped to start a Legion post in Ollie,
anything worry him. He also did considerab[...]with 20 other veterans, but it folded; he served in both
between Thompson Falls, Mont., and Murray, I[...]s 105 years old, and still resides papers filed in Bozeman, Mt. - he is now employed as Soil
in Pennsylvania.[...]sold 15,000 shares of treasury stock “In the spring of 1885, a miner named Tom Shea[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (724)[...]e by Shearer and Howard, ranch on Camas Prairie Monday to look after this Thompson
who had given[...]t, decided to cross the page 3 col 5 - Camas Prairie News - H. C. Howard will
mountain range directly,[...]Aug. 22, 1913 - page 3 - H. C. Howard of Camas Prairie is a
19.)[...]May 1835 Kentucky. page 4 col 4 - Camas Prairie News - Mr. Howard will leave
Benjamin married[...]ucky. engaged in watch repairing.
Information on A. V. Howard f[...]ay, where he will do watch repairing.
Page 16.
In the spring of 1885 A. V. Howard and his brother B[...]ctors buying a big bill of grub and paying for it in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]d night followed them and arrived at Libby in Camas Prairie, Mt.; 19 years old; born May 14, 1899;
Creek at t[...]Lawrence married Laura Bell June 17, 1927 Iowa.[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday married June 17 in Iowa.
Aug. 13, 1909 - W inners for the Flathead reserv[...]Lawrence died Dec. 18, 1951 with burial in the Plains
Thompson.[...]He was under the truck installing
ranch on Camas Prairie the first of the week and moved his the motor. Burial was in the Plains cemetery.
family to the reservation fo[...]lin Laura died Aug. 24, 1975 with burial in the Plains
will occupy the Thompson home during t[...]oward
Thompson Falls, but who now has a homestead in Camas Ruth Howard was born.
Prairie, was a visitor in town last week. Th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (725)[...]iday
with her parents on their homestead at Camas Prairie. Aug. 27, 1915 - front page col 6 - Far[...]he Howay family leaves for Northport, W ashington in a
Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Oct. 10, 1913 few days.
page 4 col 4 - Camas Prairie News - Miss Ruth Howard, of - page 4 - Mr.[...]Friday Sept. 11, 1914
- front page col 4 - Camas Prairie News - Miss Ruth Howard F. Howell
has accepted a position as teacher in the Oliver Gulch The Sanders County Le[...]Howard has have been engaged by Archie Pyle in the W ard cafe, as
gone to Niarada, where she will teach this term of school. cooks in the kitchen, expecting to serve none but the best[...]to From the notes Stella Hermann made in 1945 on
Niarada, where she will teach this term of school. Morris Thompson Falls in the early years, from 1884 to the turn of
Howard[...]His wife was the first woman to be buried in the cemetery[...]Hoy, son of Melvin W . Hoy of
He buys young birds in the spring and feeds them up to Thompson[...]peration course at the Army’s Southern
thousand in his flock. He came from Utah and selected the[...]s a porter for Mr. Oregon college in Ashland.
Cummings in a newspaper article concerning the death of[...]completed army duty serving in Okinawa with the U.S.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (726)[...]ruce Hoy were married to Alaska in 1939, he stayed there long enough to work for
recently at the Methodist Church in Phoenix, Az., by the the local railroa[...]Missoula and Lumber Co., March 21, 1943. In February of 1952 it was
Melvin Hoy of Thompson Fa[...]Chris Sprague, son of the bride, gave his mother in Mel was one of the first men to[...]essional The post was organized in June 1952. The original post
from the theme, “You Light Up My Life,” was also played was in the Clack Service Station and watcher were Norm
b[...]is a registered nurse at St. station. In September 1954 interest began to fade, but by
Jos[...]Harlow, new
Bruce is employed by Hughes Air W est in Phoenix. They members joined and old ones came back. The post was
are home at 4217 N. 56th in Phoenix. located n[...]une 23, 1983. - Some folks jog these days to stay in shape
City, Iowa to Herbert Albert Hoy and Anna (Anna married or to get in shape, but 77- year old Mel Hoy dances. His
the second time to Mr. Bakke and went to live in family and friends agree that[...]years old - or younger. W alking miles “back in” takes some
The family moved to Bruten Minn.[...]and from there his parents came west to homestead in And the Thompson Falls backpack[...]lf Point not far from the Missouri stays in condition so he can hike back into the wilderness[...]oy has
his father till the land to produce a crop in three years so that four trips in the works already planned for this summer. Mel
th[...]he trials of is not a professional guide in the sense that he earns his
early pioneer life, a[...]been on four trips with me,” he points
divorced in 1946 and Fay married W ayne Livingston.[...]6 - Hot Mel retired from the mill in 1970 after 27 years of working
Springs News - Mr.[...]years. Burial was April 6th in the City Cemetery, Thompson
At a time when cussing, drin[...]accepted way of life for woods men, Mel was
firm in that it was not part of his life.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (727)[...]- Miss
Mt., to Andrew Hoyem and Gertrude Froseth, in a family of Aagot Hoyendahl, county nurse[...]cally, George began searching for a new location. In Thompson.
January 1942 the family arrived in Thompson Falls. They
found a dairy farm one mile[...]child: 1] (Charles Nolen).
and received an B. A. in 1950. For six months after Sander[...]l leave Sunday for Seattle to visit
Pioneer Press in Cutbank, Montana.[...]ne until the
He served nine years as an officer in the United States first of the year.
Army infantry, with combat service in Korea 1952-1953. Art married the second time to Laura Fern (Fulks) Saint in
He then served served 9 years in the Judicial, retired from 1946 Thompson Fall[...]Calhoun, Neb. She moved with her family to Noxon in
George formed Armory Publications in the fall of 1980 for 1905.
the purpose of p[...]___ Stockton who is deceased.)
Robert graduated in music from MSU, earned a Masters Fern was a member of Mount Silcox Chapter No. 111 &
degree in New York and Prof. of Med. and directed in Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years.
German opera. Now teaches voice in Munich, Germany. The Sanders Coun[...]t. W ed. Sept. 11, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mrs.
in Vietnam, retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, now lives in Arthur Hoyt is now serving Sunday dinners[...]as a large group of diners.
burial March 14, 1958 in Sunset Memorial cemetery, Sander[...]Trout Creek this week and will reside in the house vacated
Miss Rolf, field representative for the Red Cross was in by M&M A. W . Hoyt who moved to Spokane.[...], 1964 page 8 col 5 - Mrs. L. Fern Hoyt, a former
in this end of the county and he reports 100% co-ope[...]ime resident of Thompson Falls and mother of Mrs.
in Noxon.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (728)[...]tlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Arthur died in July 1979 Spokane, W a. Pa[...]f 97 on Friday June 22, 1980 Britain; arrived in Missoula, Mt.; March 15, 1905; Sanders
at Spokane[...]Earn died March 4, 1958 in his trailer house on the west
end of the City of natural causes.
Ben[...]Mr. Hoyt is one of the best “horseshoers’’ in the state, some 8, 1946.
years ago he held the rank of Furrier Major in the Northwest Eber married Betty J. Andrews[...]Betty J. Hoyt died July 1964 with burial in the Fraternal
The Sanders County Ledger Thompso[...]ront page col 3 - Mrs. Eber Hoyt Passes
relatives in New Brunswick.[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday W ednesday afternoon in the Community Congregational
Dec. 17, 1909 - Ben[...]visiting with relatives and Monday morning in a Missoula hospital following a lengthy
friends in his former home town in New Brunswick. He illness. Burial was in the Fraternal cemetery under the
enjoyed every mo[...]und himself preparing to Mrs. Hoyt was born in Lonepine Jan. 14, 1925 and
come back. Friends of[...]t migrated from that completed her schooling in Lonepine. She attended business
section made him the bearer of messages and he has been school in Spokane after which she came to Thompson Falls
bu[...]week delivering them. Ben Hoyt is and worked in the county assessor’s office and also for the
p[...]Forest Service for a number of years.
blacksmith in all the camps hereabout and expects soon to[...]he is a splendid workman. He made their home in Thompson Falls, where he is employed
was the cent[...]ing and they all seemed as Surviving in addition to the widower are a daughter,
pleased a[...]Mt. Thurs. Oct.
lumberman; dark complexion; 5' 6" in height; 160 pounds; 2, 1980 page 11 - Eber[...]d eyes; born Jan/June 24, conducted Monday in Our Saviors Lutheran Church for Eber
1873 Hoyt St[...]ollowing a
also last place of residency; residing in Beaver, Mt.; lengthy illness.
emigrated[...]sing the Canadian Pacific He was born in Missoula March 24, 1921 and was
Railway to Sault[...]graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1939. He

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (729)[...]729

enlisted in the Air Force in 1943 and received an honorable Hoyt & Peterson who operate the Thompson hotel, has had
discharge in 1945. He then joined the Flodin Lumber Co. considerable experience in the handling of the pubic in the
and was superintendent of the firm until he retired in 1974 hotel line and will be the right man in the right place. He is
because of ill health.[...]on qualifications for a hotel
Eber was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, who died in proprietor.
1964. He married Ellen Anderson at[...]for the purchase of a choice piece of state land in
York, Marilyn Anderson, Spokane and Lauri Anderso[...]ased the
The Shrider Funeral Home of Plains was in charge of timber claim of R. R. Hoyt, lo[...]e died July 24, 1945 on the east railway crossing in Moody, B. C., arrived here Monday for a visit with her
Thompson Falls. Burial was in Kalispell (not sure ours) cousin, R. R. Ho[...]andolph Rowland Hoyt (Dolf) was born May 28, 1876 in Management - (abstracted from article) The[...]over the Donlan block, consisting of 52 rooms in all.
Pa. John Scott will be actively engaged in charge of the hotel.
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]e having real estate and loan business in that city that will
Graves Creek mill was in town on Tuesday. prevent his[...]m Rochester, creek ranch Sunday and took in the ball game. Dolph has put
Minn., where he unde[...]is
Brothers’ hospital. He returns much improved in health and working hard. His aldermanic form[...]adow over the plow handles when the sun sinks low in the
The Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directo[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (730)[...]tlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

is being laid in front of the Hoyt and Peterson new brick wh[...]col 3 - To the Voters - That the Belknap in time to catch Number 3 for Spokane. They will
vot[...]ish to make the following statement. I came to in their home here.
Missoula county in 1896 and for a number of years worked Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt are both well and favorably known.
in the sawmills and lumber camps in Missoula and what is Mr. Hoyt has been in business here for many years and has
now sanders county. I was proprietor of the W ard hotel in friends all over the county. Last fall he was candidate for the
Thompson Falls for three years and in partnership for years republican ticket for t[...]er and
with my present associate Andrew Peterson, in the he received a large vote. He is at present interested in
Thompson hotel. W e are also owners of a large ra[...]al
trout Creek which we bought several years ago. In attention to the Power City Garage.
Thompson Falls we have just completed the Power City The bride was for several years in charge of the local
garage and the new brick Hoyt[...]Practically every dollar I have made is invested in taxable woman, who possesses many friends in this locality. An
property in this county. If I am elected as county[...]comed when they return home to take up their life in
enterprises. W hen the question is one which woul[...]mpson Falls together.
large expenditure I will be in favor of submitting the matter Mildred was born June 14, 1884 in Homer, Hamilton Co.,
to the voters. Iowa, her father, C. A. Near was deceased at the time[...]e Haller.
takes me to all parts of the county and in so doing, I am Mildred Hoyt, sister of Mr[...]th about 66
He married Mildred Near May 7, 1917 in Thompson Falls phones 1913-1914.
and they[...]f
Information from their marriage license # 392 in the Thompson Falls, has just signed a co[...]orn New Harbor, W ash., and expects to leave in a few days for his
Brunswick, Canada to Ebert Hoy[...]Davis, Isaac Dale and John Prentice
Hamilton Co., Iowa to C. A. Near and Katie Haller - she had who will secure work either under Mr. Hoyt or in the woods.
been previously married - married May[...]pel manufacture and other timber used in war work and it is
officiated. W itnesses: Mrs. K[...]oyt has extensive business and ranching interests in
previously married, there was no indication in previously this part of the county which he[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. the Power City Garage and a member of the firm of Hoyt &
May 10,[...]y afternoon at the home of the modern home in Thompson Falls.
bride’s mother, Mrs. Kate Near.[...]are
the Methodist church, performed the ceremony in the received from the coast. M[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (731)[...]eeding a crew of 700 to 800 men who will employed in Randolph died Aug. 12, 1943 and was[...]00 feet of spruce for the government. 1943 in the W ildrose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
The[...], 1876).
following: Randolph Roland Hoyt residing in Thompson Mildred died May 7, 1961 and was buried in the W ildrose
Falls, Mt.; 42 years old; born May[...]son afternoon (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in the Community
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - p[...]R. Hoyt returned recently died Sunday night in a Missoula hospital after suffering a
from the co[...]stroke. The Shrider Funeral Home of Plains is in charge of
Thompson Falls such a hard place to loaf in, upon his return arrangements.
this time, tha[...]wheels going for Mrs. Hoyt had resided in Thompson Falls for the past year
something to occ[...]ntion. He made a trip to with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W ally
Missoula W[...]r to returning to Thompson Falls, she had resided in
keep him busy this winter. W e need more men of t[...]nths. She was born June 14, 1884 in Homer Ia., the daughter of
Sanders County Indep[...]l Erect Saw Mill At Pablo. - R. Hoyt, who died in August 1943. She moved from Thompson
R. Hoyt of this place as gone in partnership with Senator Ed Falls that fall.
Donlon in the erection and operation of a saw mill at Pablo, She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Spokane
a station between Dixon and Polson on the[...]Falls; a sister, Mrs. A. S. Ainsworth,
timber men in W estern Montana and that this enterprise will[...]Dwight, Harold and Bernard, preceded her in death also.
Thurs. March 31, 1921 - News was received in Thompson
Falls by friends and relatives of Mr and[...]C. G. Hubbard
the arrival of a boy at their home in Missoula. The young The Sanders County L[...]acific, retiring a year ago
friends and relatives in the county seat this week. Mr. Hoyt and has a wide acquaintance in this section.
expects to return to Pablo the latt[...]shifts this summer, Bertha Dain?, was born in Kans.
completing a tie contract for the Great Nor[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday
This is the first summer in the last five years that the Hoyt Nov. 26, 190[...]dson and three sons arrived here on
mill has been in operation during the summer months. This M[...]otes their Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Death in Our Midst - The two year
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (732)[...]ary, Canada to Archie Huff & Julie ____
residence in Thompson near midnight Monday last. The Muggs served in the Army & National Guard, he entered
child passed away very suddenly and in great misery, the the service Sept. 9, 1[...]Aug. 24, 1945 Indiantown Gap Military
W ednesday in the Thompson cemetery.[...]if. They were divorced and she
kindly assisted us in our late sorrow and bereavement. W e marri[...]about 1967 - Editor’s note -
parents were born in W isconsin. (concerning an article Mugs wrote on Jim and Lena Adams)
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]d Nixon with the five-pound rainbow trout
laborer in their saw mill.[...]wife, died in 1947 and Jim died about 10 years ago. It was[...]’ Huff - Columbia
W ill was dated Dec. 22, 1931 in W ill book 1 page 219. Falls - Gravesid[...]held
Thompson Falls and was buried April 12, 1932 in Monday in the Montana Veterans Home Cemetery at
Thompson Fa[...]is friend’s the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
report that he was born in Germany. At one time he held He was[...]Archie and Julie Huff at
quite a bit of property in this vicinity. He was a kindly sort Calgary, A[...]d friends. Falls and worked in the area. He was a graduate of Arlee[...]orld W ar II. He was honorably
Leo Huff served in the Army in the Medical Transport discharged Aug. 2[...]Bear Hotel in Thompson Falls for a time, including Huff’s[...]Huff Lounge which was purchased in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (733)[...]anita moved to the Beehive Assisted Living Center in
played with many local bands. In the Thompson Falls area, Missoula in January 1998, and there she met Richard Blom.
he[...]cluding Grace Gravelle, They were married in June of 1998. Richard preceded her in
Don Pearsall and W iley Gerard, played ‘beautiful music’ for death in August 1999. In January 2000, Juanita became a
local dances.[...]resident of Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains,
He moved to Kalispell and worked at J.C[...]nita was an active member of the Church of Christ in
work on the Hungry Horse Dam construction.[...]charter member of River’s Bend Gold Course in Thompson
Colo. Johnson Mortuary of Kalispell was in charge of Falls. She was an accomplis[...]Schmoyer) Huffman She was preceded in death by brother, Lester Schmoyer,
Ernest Manni[...]She is survived by four daughters and son -in-laws, Betty
Junta, Colo.).[...]Sue and Everett W alter of W aco, Ga.; sister-in-law, Lenna
Mae (W ulfekuhle #2 Gib Hills); 4] Lin[...]Lester Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls, with
Schmoyer.[...]side rites
Ernest Huffman died 1989 with burial in the Fraternal will follow at Fraternal C[...]d away Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of
Sunday, April 20, 2003 at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home arrangements.
in Plains.
She was born May 29, 1921, the youngest[...]Judy married Bud Leufkens.
Sandpoint High School in 1939.
She and Ernest M. Huffman were married Ma[...]Sept. 16, 1900
Laura and Linda. The family lived in several places, page 4 col 1 - notes[...]have been institutionalize.
Thompson Falls in 1950.
Juanita was employed as a telephone operator in the L. P. Huff[...]and Ernie owned and operated Ernie’s Snack Bar in Huffy spent Saturday in Spokane.
the late 1950s’ and early 1960s’, wh[...]T. J. Huffy
In 1970, the couple moved to New Mexico, and Juanita[...]ompson Falls, Mt. - M&M T. J. Huffy have starting in
her retirement in 1985. housekeeping in one of the Fessler’ s cabins. Mr. Huffy is
Th[...]neer for the Bureau of Public Roads.
preceded her in death in 1989.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (734)[...]following: that he was a rancher residing in Thompson Falls;
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday he served in the Army Air Corps from March 26, 1942 Los
Nov. 2, 1906 - David Hugh, who is in charge of M. R. Angeles to Jan. 16, 19[...]ls, Mt. Friday
bookkeeper for W . B. Russell, was in the city this week. July 2, 1915 - front page col 5[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday another daughter in North Dakota. Mrs. Humbert has a large
Sept. 17,[...]96 foot barn, containing circle of friends in this city who wish her a pleasant journey
140 tons of hay was destroyed in a fire, presumably set by in the land of the Dakotas.
individuals. The fire wa[...]delightful four course luncheon in honor of the 70th birthday
G[...]her daughter in Seattle, who is suffering with appendicitis
Gil died July 30, 1980 Plains, Mt. with burial in the Holy and will have to undergo an operation[...]at she would have to be operated
were held Friday in Spokane with interment in Holy Cross upon. Mr Hale expects to leave in a few days.
Cemetery.[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Mr. Huguenin died July 30 in Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Nov. 17, 1916 - Local Items - Mrs. Mary Humbert is
He was born in Arden, W a., and was raised in a number of confined at the home of her dau[...]Hale, by a
W ashington locations. He was employed in lumber and severe attack of the grip.
sawmill work all his life. He had lived in Thompson Falls The Sanders County Ledger,[...]Mrs. A. G. Hale entertained
16, 1901 with burial in the Thompson Falls Fraternal about twenty ladies Tuesday afternoon in honor of her
cemetery. (Sec. 5 lot #1). (The ceme[...]Saturday for Seattle and points in Canada for a visit of[...]ay evening and expects to spend the summer in Seattle, Monday afternoon.
here. Mr. Hulett is a[...]ltman
Buff N. Hultman joined the American Legion in George Humphreys
Thompson Falls, Mt in 1950: on his card he noted the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (735)[...]l (Perkins) Hunt
Mrs. Geo Humphreys, who has been in her former home in Charles Edward Hunt was born about 1[...]s, returned here last week and Delaware Co., Iowa to Robert Hunt and Mae Sperring.
has gone to hous[...]Information from their marriage license # 9202 in the[...]ford Edward Hunt of Miles City, Montana; white; 29 years of age
Perry E. Hungerford was born Dec. 14, 1887 in born Earlville, Delaware Co., Iowa to Robert Hunt
W isconsin. Perry’s parents coul[...]o Iva Dell Perkins of Thompson Falls,
Perry was in Stafford twsp, Renville Co., N. D., in the Mt.; white; 23 years of age born W es[...]. Hartman.
(Florence?) ____ was born about 1892 Iowa. Iva Dell Perkins was born about 1910 W est Butte, Mont.,
In the 1920 federal census, Perry and his family is to Charles Perkins and Rose W agner.
enumerated in Stillwater Co., Mt.[...]ns Purchase 4 Hungerford Ranches - City Sunday.
Consummation of the largest land transaction occurring in Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
many years in Sanders County was announced this week in W ed. Dec. 18, 1935 - Born to Mr. and M[...]by P.E. Hungerford around Hunt at Miles City, December 13, a baby. Last summer the
Thompson Fa[...]oula real estate developers. Hunts spent in New York where Mr. Hunt was studying at
The four[...], 1935 - The Alumni - Last spring when the
Agency in Missoula.[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange
particularly the river frontage into smal[...]been employed on the Meagher County News in W hite
separately.[...]Sulphur Springs, but she is now at home in Oilmont. From
The purchasers previously have developed similar river the Cliffdweller.
frontage in the Alberton area and sold all of that.[...]W ed. Aug 29, 1934
The four Hungerford ranches in involved in the sale Thompson Falls, Mt. - Jane H[...]on Falls 1915 Polk directory lists him as a
Falls in the fall of 1952 after he had “retired” from ranching laborer.
in the Malta area where he had a spread of 33,000 ac[...]Sulphur - Miss Jane Hunt, a
Hungerford was born in W isconsin and moved to Iowa graduate of Thompson Falls High school, has accepted a
with his parents as a boy in 1890. In 1906 he went to North position here with the Meager County News.
Dakota on an immigrant train and in 1910 filed on a
homestead north of Columbus. He moved to Malta in 1945 F. B. Hun[...]B. Hunter’s mail
purchasing his home ranch here in 1952, he bought the has been ordered sent to Hunter, Mont.
Vavrick place in 1955 and the two Berkey ranches in 1960.
P. E., died.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (736)[...]papers a number of years ago
His father was born in Canada of French heritage his mother in Illinois. In making his final proof he found that the
was born in Scotland.[...]e was a citizen was erroneous. It is stated the
In the 1900 (June 4) he stated that he was 52 years[...]the
and single; that he came to the United States in 1862 (37 citizenship clause would be attend[...]ot, near the home of Lester Brooks, was a visitor in Harley Huntley
Camas Tue[...]ly part of the transferred to another Japan city and will receive training in
week to attend to his becoming a naturalized citizen. photography. He has been in the Marine corps about two
He arrived in the United States through Canada June 25, y[...]tion - Mrs. Cecil W idner recently
April 21, 1913 in Fourth District Court, Thompson. rec[...]died June 9, 1913 buried June 13, 1913 in Japan with the Marine Corps, has received a Presi[...]a two-year tour of duty
parties who were bathing in the next room looked in and saw there with the Marines. After visitin[...]iven his citizenship papers March
body was packed in ice to await the undertaker, who will 22, 1954 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls, Mont.
take care of the body. It i[...]Boyd died Feb. 21, 1995 while living in Clarks Fork,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
timer in this section of the country, coming to Thompson[...]13 - front page col 1 - W e W ill Soon Have
Falls in 1893, and periodically made his home here. He[...]w’s hall where they will
whom he was interested in some investments, leaving in the make some radical changes, putting in raised seats and
spring for Oliver gulch on the F[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday In a conversation with the Ledger representative, Mr[...]line of Plains, who has that they will not be in a position to furnish us with the
been looking af[...]first of April;
puzzled over the turn of affairs in a legal way. Mr. Hunter therefore, I a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (737)[...]her husbands
necessary alterations and additions in the hall and I have a at community dances. She[...]ved to Knit.
My partner, Mr. Hurd, will be here in a few days, and I am Edith moved to Kalispell in 1997 to be closer to her
coming back from Spokane[...]et busy. Mr. Hurd is an experienced Home in 2004.
picture man, having formerly conducted a theater in Seattle Edith was a member of the Order of[...]where he has member of Christ Lutheran Church in Big Sandy and our
just disposed of some valuable ranch property. Savior’s Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls. She was also
“W e use only el[...]now packing up the She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leo W all in
paraphernalia which will be shipped some time next week. 1936 and Verlin Hurd in 1983; her parents; brother Russell
“I have ma[...]Peterson; granddaughter Jennifer Taylor; son - in - law Dean
return to purchase the property owned by Joe Valentine, in Taylor; son - in - law Buster Buttram in Dec. 2006; daughter
the east end of town, and erect a residence. I am in a - in - law Mary Ann Hurd in June 2007; and sister in law
position to know that the power people are go[...]es for Edith will be held on Saturday,
Leo died in 1936. Nov. 10, 2007 at 11 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church in Big
Edith married Verlin Hurd in 1936 Red Lodge, Mt. and Sandy, Mont. Urn burial will be in the Big Sandy Cemetery.
they had the following children: 1]
Verline died in 1983[...]with burial of Harold Hurd was a teacher in the Thompson Falls junior
ashes in the Big Sandy Cemetery, Big Sandy, Mt.[...]. 19, 1896
25, 2007 At the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She to Seymour and Johanna (Nel[...]family to the Copper King mine up Thompson River in
daughter of Hilbert and Eva (Helland) Peterson. 1898 and their moving to Thompson Falls in 1902. The
W hile she was a child she moved with[...]nor roll for not missing school: Thompson
College in Spokane, W ash.[...]After graduation from Thompson Falls High School in
at Cottonwood, Mont. He died very suddenly, a day[...]Leo, she Montana from which she was graduated in 1916. Blanche
continued working as an office worker for a government received degrees in Bachelor of Science in education,
project.[...]Summa Cum Laude, and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
There, she met Verlin Hurd a project[...]urs.
Department of Agriculture. They were married in 1936 in June 9, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mi[...]en.. She worked at Big Sandy Drug and W ells Drug in Miss Hurlburt has been engaged to teach in the Thompson
Shelby. Later, she was manager of Am[...]s primary school for the ensuing year and will be in
in Thompson Falls. She continued working and retired[...]he 3rd and 4th grades.
manager of a title company in Havre when she was in her Blanche’s teaching experience inc[...]Anacortes and Kirkland, W ashington and 26 years in the
She also stayed busy with 4-H, Relia[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (738)[...]rs. The family moved to Thompson Falls in 1902, where
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 10 - col 4 - Teac[...]s attended grade and high school until graduating in
District, No. 4 - Thompson Falls - Blanche Hurlburt 1917. He attended the Butte School of Mines in 1918.
Thompson Falls 3rd & 4th grades.[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the following: Charles Michael Hurlburt residing in Thompson
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. S. A. Hurlburt; tall in height; medium build; blue colored
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the eyes; light colored hair.
Thompson Fa[...]organized American Legion in Thompson Falls on Oct. 30,
Sanders County Indep[...]end the holidays with Company as a floorman in the plant and was holding the
her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kilgass. position of oiler when he enlisted in the U. S. Army during
She was affiliated with P[...]y, the Business and colored hair in his draft card.
Professional W omen’s Club, The[...]a bachelor of science degree in mining engineering and a
As a tribute to her en[...]to the Montana Power Company for
worthy students in the local school. several years. In 1924, he started working for the UGI
Miss Hurlb[...]yond the academic skills of plant at Sioux City, Iowa. He stayed with UGI for eight
subject matter and[...]ghborliness, the beautiful flowers she In 1948 he was a government civil engineer at Omaha[...]Mr. Hurlburt died Jan. 17, 1988 at his home in Omaha,
devoted to duty and responsibility. The in[...]Jean.
Miss Blanche Hurlburt died July 19, 1951 in a Missoula
hospital after a prolonged illness. Th[...]Frances Hurlburt
Star officiated at her interment in the Masonic and Odd Thompson Falls Hig[...]hool senior or former Thompson Falls graduate now in Friday Nov. 5, 1909 - Honor roll for no[...]Missouri river, where he will be employed in engineering
Charles M ichael Hurl[...]ard.
Charles Michael was born November 17, 1899 in a two The Sanders County Inde[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (739)[...]ngs - Mrs. Harvey
morning for Seattle, the former in search of a location, the Hurlburt and son Zeh left for Spokane Saturday to join Mr.
latter to enlist in the signal corps of the navy. Hurl[...]f
Information from their marriage license # 537 in the Centralia sister of Mrs. Harvey Hur[...]C. Zeh of Pennsylvania, where he is in charge of the construction of
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]n., to Adam Zeh and Gertrude Hauffer; In 1948 he was a construction engineer recently retu[...]ept. 22, 1966 page 8 col 1 - Harvey Hurlburt Dies in
Boston, Mass., to join her husband, the son of Mayor Arizona - Harvey Seymour Hurlburt, 68, died in Phoenix,
Seymour A. Hurlburt. Mrs. Hurlburt has b[...]word received from the
several years as a teacher in our public schools and by her decedent’s s[...]a brother of Blanche Hurlburt, who taught in Thompson Falls
prominent civil engineer, were bot[...]many years.
school and the community takes pride in sending her young He was graduated from[...]g else than to show that began his career in construction work on the Thompson
Montana has the[...]ion. The whole Falls hydroelectric project in 1914. Later he managed the
community joins us in wishing these young folks a long and constr[...]United States, in South America and in the W estern Pacific.
Thompson Falls school rec[...]Survivors include the widow Vera Zeh of the home in
W ed. Aug. 15, 1934 - M&M Harvey Hurlburt with th[...]andchildren, all
Zeh have arrived from Davenport, Iowa for a visit. of Houston Tex; a sist[...]928; 3] Edna March 18,
potential reason for being in the west at this time was to put 1934.
in a bid for the Coulee dam project in the state of
W ashington. It was a personal bid a[...]nia M ontana (M elton) Lutton
Harvey Hurlburt put in his bid. In the room at the time were Seymour Asa Hurlb[...]y. His father, also named Seymour Asa, was raised in
engineer, all bidders are to appear at the Coulee dam again Akron, Ohio, but came west to practice law in California and
to hear the results.[...]e town council to make preliminary survey of in Canada.
the water situation in Thompson Falls. He will estimate ditch Seymo[...]ticle on front page.) Shawley. She was born in Kentucky and when about 16
Sanders County Indep[...]. Dec. 26, 1934 years old came to Oregon in 1864 in a covered wagon, one
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (740)[...]ain of about 300 wagons. Her family first settled in Dec. 7, 1892 page 2 col 2 the marriage of[...]went on to California Johanna taking place in Horse Plains, Mt.
and finally went to W ashington. Descendants of James In Dec. 1, 1893 Seymour Hurlburt was married to Joha[...]to go to
Mr. Hurlburt’s parents were married in 1866. W hen the Copper King Mine, a[...]ez Perce Indian family to Thompson Falls in 1902 so that the children could
W ar.[...]n: 1] J. Johanna Nelson was born in Skone, Sweden, on October
Gordon Compton (Burbank[...]lived to be 94 years old. home.
She died in 1941 at Longview, W ashington.[...]ompson Falls, Mt.
before going to Plains, Montana in 1881. For many years he The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
worked in and around Plains at “cow-punching” ranching[...]ences with wild animals, desperadoes and Indians. In June 16, 1905 - Seymour Hurlburt has an e[...]f
Years later he recalled many exciting incidents in Mr. and Mrs Seymour A. Hurlburt w[...]reston’s
when the “Bad Men” became too bold in murdering and little son Mike, and in their play ran toward the approach to
robbing men of their pay which was always in gold. the ferry boat, which happe[...]out 9:30 the father found the little one’s body in about 12
born Feb. 1898 Thompson Falls, Mt. 5] Ch[...]April 10, Funeral services were held in the Odd Fellows’ lodge
1902 died Nov 24, 1905 F[...]); 7] Frances, married to ______ Kiglas and lived in voices rendered suitable music.
Portla[...]Information from their marriage license page 151 in the while out with some other boys hunti[...]; 24 years sympathy of the entire community in their said affliction.
of age born Lafayette, Yam[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in Horse Plains, Mt.[...]s
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. newspaper notes in their ranch near town and moved[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (741)[...]n is a sister of Mrs. Hurlburt and formerly lived in Mayor and Mrs. S. A. Hurlburt being the proud[...]the S. A. Hurlburt home. Mr.
by James McLaughlan in 1882. After taking out some good Calwell[...]nna died May 4, 1927 Spokane, W a. and was buried in
The property was later on, leased by Joe Clark,[...]Good having the contract Her obituary was in the Sanders County Independent
for packing out th[...]had lived in Thompson Falls, Montana for twenty -nine
The cl[...]She
have shipped ore at various times, amounting in gross also leaves a sister, Maria Nelso[...]$80,000. Nelson, both in Sweden; a sister, Mrs. Mathilda McCaslin in
John McEley, the present lessee formerly worked in the Salmo, B.C.; and a brother Nels Nelson, in W ausa,
property, is an experienced miner, and un[...]Mrs. Seymour Hurlburt, who
the most likely place in which to open up ore bodies. died in a Spokane hospital last week after an operation was
In 1913 he went to work for Montana Power Co., as laid to rest on Friday in the cemetery here.
foreman on the temporary dam a[...]knew her and her death came as a shock to
foreman in charge of all the carpenter work on the dams,[...]ngs. After construction was missed in the community.
completed, he was outside foreman in charge of the river The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the city.
work and line maintenance.[...]ls, Mt. Friday The sympathy of the entire city goes out to Mr. Hurlburt and
March 13, 1914 - pag[...]d a loss to the
position of foreman of carpenters in the construction of community as well.
forms used in the concrete work for the Thompson Falls[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (742)[...], Montana

Melton, the widow of W illiam Lutton in Deer Lodge, Thurs. March 13, 1935 - The Alumni - Last spring when the
Montana in June 1936, returning to Thompson Falls to live.[...]t
Virginia was born February 12, 1865 Virginia City, approximately a year later some of them would be in strange
Territory of Mont., to Mr and Mrs. Amos M[...]the
1888 she married W illiam F. Lutton who died in 1935 - see State University. Kenneth was recently initiated in the Sigma
W illiam F Lutton for additional inform[...]l Fraternity.
Mr. Hurlburt took great interest in political, social and
economic problems and read[...]hompson Falls for about years and a member of the city Sanders County Ledger Friday Oct. 16, 19[...]r of years. Falls, Mt. - Apparently walking in his sleep, Harry Huser of
He belonged to the Odd[...]ow uses some of the below, breaking one leg in three places, breaking his collar
devices he work[...]shed to St. Luke’s hospital where his wounds
In 1937 ill health forced him to retire after 60 yea[...]cident occurred, but it is assumed that he got up in the
stroke on May 13, 1944 and was taken care of my his middle of the night from one of the rooms in the Cummings
daughter Blanche. He was an invalid[...]tel, deliberately walked out of the rear entrance in his
death on July 15, 1948.[...]n and
Seymour died July 15, 1948 and was buried in the stepped off into space.
Fraternal[...]Mr. Headley, fairly well known here and in Missoula, where
officiating. Masonic graveside se[...]daughter and she died March 13, 1950 being buried in the member and burial services were held in Missoula
City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Burial was in section 1 W ednesday, Oct. 14, 1914 in the Missoula City cemetery.
lot 4 block 1, later the remains were removed and buried in Mr. Huser has spent the greater portion of t[...]etery. years in Bonner and Missoula, and has many friends in
(Virginia had a sister, Adella Perkins who lived in Missoula county, where he was well and fa[...]Also in the Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Oct. 13, 1914 page[...]4 - Died - Harry Huser of Thompson Falls, Mt. and in
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. A[...]alls, Mt. Friday
Merchants and W holesale Dealers in All Kinds of Country Oct. 16, 1914 - page 2[...]Veal, Beef, Beans, Hides, Fur - was killed in fall from a building at Thompson Falls will be
Bu[...]Burial Oct. 14, 1914 in the Missoula City cemetery,
(see Allen Hearst)[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (743)[...]eye witnesses to the Park, and interment was in Fort Rosecrans National
tragedy the jury decided[...]ility, and Mr. Huxford died of natural causes in a Phoenix hospital
returned a verdict in favor of the Cummings. March[...]of 1940. After two years at Montana State College in
barber. Bozeman, he entered the United States Navy in 1942. He
The Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]signated a Naval Aviator/Fighter Pilot and served in
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - page eight - Ne[...]inguished Flying Crosses and nine Air Medals. His
in the barber shop last summer, returned to Thompson[...]e U.S. Naval Postgraduate School as well as being in five
are glad to see him back with us again.[...]from the Navy in 1974 in the Phoenix area, where he[...]stead continued flying in charter and contract work.
The Thompson Falls 1[...]W ilde. in Thompson Falls, where they own a home on Maiden[...]a member of the Association of Naval
been working in the W ilde barber shop for several months,[...]r a short time with her three children, Randy, in Ohio; Neal, in Longmont, Colo.;
parents, later joining Mr. Hustad at Tacoma, where they will and Lisa, in California; four grandchildren and two brothers.[...]rted on Monday for Spokane where they will reside in
Squadron 19 as a Pilot, attaining the rank of Cap[...]Parkers
1943 - Dick Huxford was seen at Atlantic City, he is now a Prairie, Minn. to W illiam Edgar Hyatt.
commission[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (744)[...]Mary 28, 1930 Iron Henry was a miner in Butte and when the depression
Mountain, Mi. (Jame[...]a, Mt. logged over land in Trout Creek, Mt. at ten dollars an acres
Sander[...]t one
29, 1963 page 2 col 4 - Floyd S. Hyatt Dies in Missoula - of these ‘stump ranches.’
Fun[...]Thompson Falls and lived on
Shrider Funeral home in Plains for Floyd S. Hyatt of Hot the old Cu[...]Springs, former Thompson Falls resident, who died in a Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]19, 1961 page 2 col 5 - Mrs. H. Hyland Passes in Spokane -
He formerly operated the Snider store[...]Creek, died Oct. 2 in a Spokane hospital. Burial was in
Mr. Hyatt was born Aug. 19, 1895 in Parkers Prairie, Fairmont cemetery. The Rev. Charles Shor[...]Survivors include the widower, Henry, at the home in
Taylor, Minn., and Mrs. Louis Sauve, Iron Mountai[...]Information from their marriage license # 1781 in the last. They were the recipients of a nu[...]flung battle fronts of the Pacific. He took part in the Guam Minn.
campaign where he developed a sh[...]Robert John born Oct. 18, 1906 in Tuscor; 2] George; 3]
Henry Hyland was b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (745)[...], June 18, 1907 (Robert of 1948. They lived in Dixon for time in the early 50's,
Iff); 2] W alt; 3] Ruth, Sept. 30[...]running the store and post office there. In 1955, W ashington
David; 5] Dorothy (Stellmon); 6[...]Jan. Thompson Falls that year and then in 1956 bought their
12, 1984 - Iff Creates Village[...]his place on Prospect Creek. Bud died in 1989. Ruth sold the
pioneer village) by Linda Shaffer - Bud Iff frequently visits place in 1992 and rented a house by the river in Thompson
the town of Tuscor, even though it now l[...]finally agreed after breaking her arm in April of this year.
Iff of Thompson Falls, has saved Tuscor not in Ruth enjoyed crafts, fishing,[...]s, the dice game
photographs or oil paintings but in stone, cement and wood. “Zonk,” garden[...]mily
The pioneer community which lost its footing inin stone in the front yard everything and finding anoth[...]the Silver
thing when they find it. “They chase in and out of all the Belle, the paddle-whee[...]memory, Iff – whose family homestead at Tuscor in instrumental in molding the lives of many children
1902 - has met[...]uildings for animals, the “her kids.” In addition to her husband, she was preceded in
Tuscor store, and two outhouses - 14 buildings in all so far. death by her parents, older brot[...]there,” he says, “is the only Crescent City, Calif.; nieces and nephews; Darlene Hyre of
scho[...]Ore.; Ron (Denise) Iff of
flick of a switch. But in the spring, summer and fall - when Montesano, W ash.; Brady (Kyoko) W right of Seattle, Dory
he gets in the mood for working on it - construction moves[...]and many great nieces and nephews. Also, sisters-in-
The story of Tuscor fighting for survival is[...]and Neva Iff of Lake Oswego, Ore.; brother-in-law W es
current home.)[...]many dear
Bud died July 16, 1989 with burial in the W hitepine friends.
cemetery, W hit[...]obert John & Ilene (Hyre) Iff
87, died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August Robert John Iff was born Oct. 18, 1906 in Tuscor to
17, 2003, at the Nursing Home in Hot Springs after a long Robert Iff and[...]following
battle with lung disease. She was born in Lonepine, Mont. children: 1] Robert John[...]pine and then went on to At one time in his life, Bob was kicked by a horse right in
attend the State Normal College at Dillon, Montan[...]pression.
years. She taught school for five years in Trout Creek, Bob married Ilene Hyre in 1936.
Mont., before marrying Bud Iff on August 12[...]Ilene Hyre was born June 18, 1907 Columbia City, Ind. to
lived in Spokane until March 1943 when they moved back[...]and Ruth rented the Tuscor Store and Post Office in (Clarence Iff) 4] David; 5] Dorothy (Stel[...]).
their own house at the ranch and moved into it in the spring Robert died April 13, 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (746)[...]ars, 5 months 16 days, with burial April 18, 1988 in the Carl and David Hyre, both of the homest[...]tery, Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of
blk # 5 lot # 95. Informant: Ilene Iff. Residing in Thompson arrangements.
Falls, Mt.
Sanders C[...]atural causes April 13 Morse Beauty School in Spokane.
at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Pastor Gaylund Olson of Sanders C[...]nding a few days
Mr. Iff was born Oct. 18, 1906 in Tuscor to Robert and in Thompson Falls and Tuscor, returned to Spokane wh[...]the Morse School of Beauty Culture.
He ranched in the Tuscor area and worked for the[...]s a week end
He married Ilene Hyre at Kalispell in 1936 and is survived guest of the Miner home.[...]W ash., and Clarence “Bud” of months in Thompson Falls, arrived on Monday and is a
Thomps[...]C. E. Ingersoll
Two brothers preceded him in death. Coffelt-Funeral W eekly Montan[...]C. S. Ingersol has
Service of Thompson Falls was in charge of arrangements. located at Ivan,[...]Sept. 18, acquaintances.
1999 (cremation) in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Th[...]l, C. E. Physician and Surgeon.
had been residing in Hot Springs.
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Sept.[...]oss the river with
Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs. eleven mules, two[...]rrent
Ilene was born June 18, 1907, at Columbia City, Ind., to and caused the cable to give away[...]th all on board. The small boat attached to the
In 1913 the family moved to Montana and homesteaded ferry was cut loose by John Ingram, W . J. Fennell and John
nea[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. cable in drawing out caused the ferryboat to nearly swamp.[...]W m. Fisher, Peter McDermott and J. Donant jumped in the
and Mrs. Robert Iff., a bouncing eight pound[...]skiff and swamped it. Stout leaped from the bow
In 1936, Ilene and Robert Iff were married. They liv[...]ore reaching it.
ranched at Tuscor until retiring in 1971, when they moved to King attempted to sw[...]but finding he could
Thompson Falls. Robert died in 1988. not make it, tu[...]clung to
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her it, hanging in the water while passing over the falls. Shuck
par[...]h Iff, Thompson Falls, pants getting caught in the rigging, he had to kick them off
and Phyllis Cavaya, Crescent City, Calif.; and two brother, before he could get on, losing $180, which he had in his
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (747)[...]isher and John M. Benjamin horse ranch. In 1922 Elmer brought Minnie and his family to
jumpe[...]the Samuel’s area, arriving there in a covered wagon. The
W m. King and Peter McDermot[...]the boat striking a drift. There In 1927 Elmer once again packed his family up for a[...]n trip to Samuels, Idaho, this time they traveled in a
mule and clung to it until a rope was thrown hi[...]e for themselves. Elmer and Minnie bought a house in
mules belong to Henry Bilght of Butte, and the go[...]parents lived until 1954.
John Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight and passengers are Elmer and Minnie’s youngest son, W illiam ‘Bill’ served in
being transferred in good shape by small boats and loaded Kore[...]cts to locate here permanently, being temporarily in (twin); 5] Carol Faye - died in 1980 at age 42 years. W anda
business with Dr. E.[...]gram is a graduate of was the third child in this family.
the medical college of Nashville, Te[...]s four years old when her mother and father
years city physician of W alla W alla, W ash. Mrs. Ingram wi[...]school age, Mrs.
have charge of the new hospital in partnership with Dr. E. D. Hansen took them t[...]Clifford ‘Bud’ Inman was born May 11, 1924 in Samuels, W anda remembers the old, lar[...]on); 5] Dorothy (Milo McFarland, John In 1935 Mr. Hansen injured his back and event[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (748)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

the family in one house, so the ranch was sold, and their mile from the old CC camp. This they sold in 1973 when
possessions packed for a long trip to S[...]Al W oodfill and Izetta and Fredolph In 1975 W anda and her friend Shirley W illiams star[...]business which they called “Tack and W hack.” In
Arriving there Mr. Hansen bought two parcels of f[...]1978 Shirley bought out W anda’s interest in the business.
totaling 60 acres, each with a house and a barn on it next to In June of 1980 W anda returned to Sandpoint, Idaho.
each other in Kooteni. Violet made payments of $14.00 a Bud and W anda were divorced in Dec. of 1980. W anda
month for her farm. The home in Montana had no electricity married for th[...]981 to Lloyd Bailey
or running water and the home in Kooteni did, the children of Samuels, Ida[...]or Sand Ida. She
18 foot trailer that they parked in Kooteni, Idaho. Bud decided to ‘retire’ in 1997 and 6 months later went to work
found work cutting fence posts for sale in the Bonner at the Life Care center w[...]econd time only to find herself working at the
In 1949 Bud’s brother, Blackie, told him there was an Sandpoint Mall in a small video store that sold children’s
openin[...]all trailer to Thompson River, they parked In October of 2002 Floyd moved to Meridian Idaho and in
it in the old CCC camp up Thompson River. The old CCC[...]da were divorced.
camp had five long houses, four cut into two small W anda resides on her 10 acre farm in Samuels, Idaho and
apartments each and the fifth[...]he water on the small propane resides in Thompson Falls. He works for the W aste
stove in the trailer and hand washing with a scrub board.[...]is a career man with the Air Force,
holes punched in it to allow the water to flow through, was having put in 34 years as a mechanic and June 2005 with 35
used[...]ent. He works at
was very simplified that far out in the woods and the Travis Air Force Base in California; Cliff works for
‘apartments’ held other families from Sandpoint, Jennie & Triumph in Spokane, W ash. a division that makes the
Mac McK[...]y Galleger, Bud and Jery Eastmond and in Hot Springs, Mt.) is working for Staples in Sandpoint,
Bud’s relatives, Carol & Blackie Inm[...]W hen Clifford passed away July 10, 1985 in Missoula,
each birth W anda went to Sandpoint, Id[...]ed to fish for salmon.
Bud and W anda remained in the old camp for three years
before moving into T[...]der Inman was born Feb. 8, 1920 Kit Carson
years. In 1954 he was offered a better paying job driving[...]His
truck for Swan Flodin. Because the men worked in the siblings were 1] Raymond Lee (W[...]5] Dorothy
trailers made for the families to stay in so as to be with their (Milo McFarland); 6] Els[...]Elmer and Minnie lived in Inman, Colorado where Elmer
In 1960 an opening for a mechanic became available at the and his two brothers had a horse ranch. In 1922 Elmer
Flodin Mill and the job was offered to Bud. Bud worked in brought Minnie and his family to the Sam[...]he shop until became ill and passed away suddenly in July here in a covered wagon. The family stayed here for about[...]eturning to Colorado after Clifford’s birth.
In 1961 Bud and W anda bought a log home on 26 acres In 1927 Elmer once again packed his family up for a[...]to Samuels, Idaho, this time they were traveling in

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (749)[...]She was preceded in death by two sisters.
Minnie died April 23, 195[...]oye
Blackie married Carrol Eastman Jan. 7, 1946 in Thompson The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]rn to Dec. 25, 1924 to Frank Interest in His Practice - Dr. L. A. Gates, wife, two childre[...]e died Oct. 15, 1979 Sandpoint, Idaho with burial in as Dr. Gates has purchased a half interest with Dr. Peek in
the Pinecrest Memorial cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho[...]his general practice and a one-third interest in St. Luke’s
Sandpoint Daily Bee, Tues. Oct. 16[...]hospital.
‘Blackie” Inman, 59, died Oct. 15 in Sandpoint. He was Dr. Peek has too muc[...]and as Dr. Gates has had an extended experience,
in the Grouse Creek area and then served with the U.S. especially in the line of surgery, and for the past few years
Army during W orld W ar II, serving in Europe where he has conducted a hospital[...], Mont. He had worked for John and Russell Oliver in He will take charge of the cases requiring surgical work,
construction and lumbering in the area. He was a member of both at the hos[...]He is survived by his wife Carrol, at the home in Colburn; the hospital in that capacity.
four sons, Lloyd ‘Butch’ Byfie[...]Noble of the IOOF Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Fred[...]Information from their marriage license #1096 in the
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct[...]of first name) and Mildred Madison; he had
burial in the Pinecrest Memorial cemetery, Sandpoint, Id.[...]ick A. Butte and
Tuesday at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. Mary Ellen Branson; s[...]1913 Belknap, Mt.,
She was born Dec. 25, 1924, in Shell Lake, W isc., to to Frederick A. Bu[...]reviously married to ____ and they had
her family in 1930 and resided in Sandpoint, Colburn and the following child[...]. Ruby and Matthew were divorced. (July 21, 1932.
in Thompson Falls; he preceded her in death in 1979. Could be date of first ma[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (750)[...]; 5] Maynard, June 25, 1911 W illiston, W illiams City,
A shower was held in the club house Thursday evening for ND (N[...]ompson Falls school records noted their daughters in Farmington, Dakota City, MN., to Hobart Nathan Hosmer
the 1938 school yea[...]to start a creamery
Isbella M. Irvine is listed in the Thompson Falls 1909 Polk provided at least[...]ed by his omitted)
family soon, some sickness in the family preventing their The Sanders[...]interested in seeing the creamery established are assisting
T[...]eir ranch home to the new house he recently built in town W hile the list is not an iron-clad agr[...]is an indication of approximately
He is listed in the Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory. the[...]ly departed plans for a creamery here. Early in the winter he stated that
on W ednesday in quest of a new location. They will stay at h[...]l establish enterprise, would be successful in this locality.
his future permanent home. Carried died 1930 in Spokane, W ash.[...]I/J. C. Iseman
Dakota City, MN., to Andrew Jackson Irving and Esther[...]wn as Main St. He sold later to
Farmngton, Dakota City, MN., and they had the following[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (751)[...]tana 751

In the spring of 1885, a miner named Tom Shearer had[...]and B. F. and Slim operated the Union Cafe in the rear of the Union
Howard secretly started ove[...]pubic. Theirs will be the only restaurant in town outside of
Determining not to be outdone b[...]aker Jackman has joined her husband of the
summit in safety, but on the opposite side of the range the[...]8, 1951 - Husband of Former Local Girl Killed in Plane
ground was located.”[...]Baker who graduated from the local high school in 1939,
19.) was killed last Saturday in Labrador when the Jet plane that[...]w modern parents, the C.S. Bakers in Helena, Mont., at the present
residences and new[...]cks
says, “I was here when this house was built in the spring of John Eberhardt Jacks was born S[...]sheriff’s hammer, and how he invited everybody in sight to launched in the Power city and will be known as the
join him in a drink when on opening the first barrel he[...]it. in our city, having been in the blacksmith business here for a[...]and has a number of years experience in the automobile
They either came here in 1930 or it was noted they were business and is a machinist of much experience. For the
living here in that year.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (752)[...]a new garage as soon as a site lately employed in the superintendent’s office of the
is settled o[...]Northern Pacific in that city.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]sferred to the division superintendent’s office in
said firm to W . H. Needham. (January 30, 1917) J[...]Sinclair has turned the ranch back to his father-in-law
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory states he is in and returned to his old position with the[...]oted the
following: John Eberhardt Jacks residing in Thompson Falls, M iss J[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the
(Minn) W is.; proprietor of _____; married; m[...]9 - step-daughter -
Trout Creek, who is a brother-in-law of W alter Morkert who Pauline Yates Apri[...]have Funeral services were held recently in Sandpoint for Ed
brought their families to Thomps[...]able addition to the town, and have the best in a fall from a roof he was repairing. He was a for[...]ok around, but Marion Kirby is a brother-in-law. Other survivors include
unless he finds some[...]ter, Pauline of Spokane; a
return to his old home in W isconsin to locate. sist[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (753)[...]to live more than a few
to have originally lived in the Ozark mountains where he hours. He qu[...]ntry by desperadoes, that he was a yesterday in hope of reaching his fathers’ bedside before he[...]Indiana, have moved to Thompson and are residing in the In 1906 Peder and Lena came to W illiston, ND with 5[...]Madison found work as a farm hand in Sidney, Mt., there he met his
Co.Illinois to Romu[...]1929 Bonetraill, ND. Lorraine married Bob Mays in 1949
born Ill, father born Ky and mother Scotland[...]Co., Ill., to Steve Pistocco and Minnie Buffo. In Minnie’s
W illiam Hagler, 17 years of age Ill; father-in-law Jessie family there were two boys and t[...]3] Pete; 4] Minnie.
Va.; Lettie Renfro (mother - in-law) 80 years of age born Steve and Minnie left Illinois with their children in search
NC and Eastee Merrit (servant) 27 born in Illinois. of land that they could homestead. Hearing of land in
Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Oct. 4, 1906 -[...]to the Sidney area.
Thompson - B. W . Jacobs came in from the Shamrock mine In 1937 (probably during the drought ) Norman and
Mo[...]things Minnie made a homemade trailer to live in and to store their
in store at the Shamrock.[...]day traveling west. Their first stop was in Laurel, Mt. area where
Jan. 5, 1906 - Ben Jacobs[...]ed on until they reached Thompson Falls. Arriving in
Prospect creek, drove in on Tuesday. Mr. Morrison left on Thompson[...]ts north of
mining property on Prospect creek was in town on Monday. that site. Much later the[...]. Friday Norman found work fairly easy in this town, there was the
Aug. 23, 1907 - Ben Jaco[...]party of new men that have was residing in Thompson, this was the Olaf Hoff family.
been engaged to work at the camp. Eight men are at work In the ‘40's’ Norman hired on with the city and became the
there now and more will be added as fast as is necessary to City Marshall, a position he held for a period[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (754)[...]Ray Jacobson
Norman died April 19,1978 in a logging accident, Sanders County[...]Mt. Sept 1, 1948
Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial in the Fraternal Cemetery, W ed. Local News - D[...]c. 27 lot #21). (death date from enlisted in the Marines, left Tuesday on No. 3 for Spokane,
c[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. April 1978 -
Retired city water head dies in ranch logging mishap -[...]. 18, 1935 - front page col 6 - Sanders
afternoon in the Shrider Funeral Chapel at Plains. Mr.[...]16. - Thompson - A. A. Jahnke.
struck in the forehead by a falling tree while logging at t[...]#1 ___ Lagge.
Town of Thompson Falls. He retired in 1966. Archie married #2 Rut[...]Surviving are his wife, Minnie of the family home in Archie Elmer Janke died May 11, 1977[...]Mays of Everett, W a.; years, of an accident in Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial
brother, Knute, Saco; two sisters, Ruth Seiver, Port Orchard, May 14, 1977 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
W a., and Adelaide[...]Mint mine, was in town for supplies on Saturday.
Interment was in the fraternal cemetery. Th[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday
Minnie continued living in Thompson Falls until 1981 Sept. 6, 1907[...]ie died Dec. 3, 1983 Everett, W ash., with burial in
the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec.[...]- Minnie Jacobson, long time well known in this section, arrived here from Southern
Thompson[...]onday, and immediately went out on Prospect creek
in Everett, W ash.[...]is first visit to
Minnie was born June 20, 1910 in Norris, Ill. At an early Thompson Falls in 12 years.
age she and her family moved to Sidney[...]James & Grace Peter
They lived in Bonetraill a number of years before moving to[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Thompson Falls in 1937. Minnie resided there until 1981, May 12, 1916 - front page col 6 - Doings in the District
when she moved to Everett.[...]vs
She was a member of W ild Rose Rebekah Lodge in Peter James - divorce - the marriag[...]of the child, Evelyn James.
Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Norman,
mother, Minnie Pist[...]teamster.
grandson, Rob Mays, New York City; two great Sanders County In[...]children, Shannon and Jacob Stewart, two brothers in W ed. Aug. 15, 1934 - Old Age Pensions -- E[...]n arrangements were handled by Solie Funeral
Home in Everett. A graveside memorial service will be held
in Thompson Falls at a later date.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (755)[...]Herb joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
Herbert Herman Jameson was born June 16, 1892[...]ctory list Herbert Jameson as a Alice died in June 1963 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial
teamster. in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Herb married Hele[...]died unexpectedly Tuesday evening at her home in
Information from their marriage license # 442 p[...]mpson Falls, Mt. - Herb She was born in W allace, Ida. Aug. 10, 1894, but had
Jameson of[...]t.; white; 26 years of age born resided in Sanders county most of her life.
Kalispell, Flath[...]ral services tentatively set for Friday at 2 p.m. in
Congregational Minister. W itnesses: Elijah Jameson and Thompson Falls. Burial will be in the Thompson Falls city
Mrs. B. V. Edworthy.[...]Herbert H. died June 30, 1973 buried City Cemetery,
Edworthy officiating. Mrs. Smith came f[...]Mt. Thurs. Feb.
residence. Mr. Jameson was reared in Plains and needs no 1, 1973 page 8 col. 2.[...]as born Dec. 5, 1889 Buffalo, morning in St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula where he had
W right Co. Minnesota to Ge[...]Survivors include his wife, Blanche, of the home in
Herb served during W orld W ar I with the US Ar[...]The body is at the Shrider Funeral Home in Plains where
noted as being tall but of medium bu[...]He worked for the State Forester in the Thompson Falls
The Sanders County Independe[...]nd Mrs. Herbert Jameson are Russell in Missoula from 1913 to 1920. He served in the
rejoicing over the arrival of a son, born Dec. 12th. Mother Army infantry in W orld W ar I and was a member of the
and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (756)[...]his parents resided in Plains, Mt.
Roy married Dorothy May Dale Augu[...]Information from their marriage license # 4962 in the a teamster.
Missoula County Courthous[...]L. Jameson and Roy joined the US Army in W orld W ar I and was a
Esther Hedrick; he had not been previously married - Private in Co A 324th Infantry 20th Engineer Corps. At the
m[...]c J. Dale and was farming. His company served in France. He was
and Annella L. McNeeley; she had b[...]Information from their marriage license in the Sanders
Isaac Dale and Annella L. McNeeley[...]Boone, Boone Co., Iowa to Frank C. Hedrich and Anna
Roy died in Aug. 15, 1995 Mena, Polk Co., Arkansas.[...]- Hamilton - Dorothy May Jameson, Co., Iowa to Frank C. Hedrich and Anna Lamb.
81, of Hamilto[...]Interest col 1 - Roy Jameson, who has been in France with
She was born May 25, 1923 in Arlee to Isaac and Annella the 20th Enginee[...]the service and
Dale. As a young girl, she lived in Plains and Thompson returned home last we[...]that Roy married
Falls. She attended high school in Polson, where she studied Esther Hendricks of Trout Creek)
tap dancing and graduated in 1942. The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. March 18, 1937 -
In 1945, she married Roy Jameson and began a[...]aveled with the Air Force, spending extended time in operating a bulldozer, George W alden of[...]he latter
retiring from the Air Force, they lived in Montana and recovers.
Colorado and finally settled near their daughter, Terri in Roy died April 14, 1967 and was buried Ap[...]na.
After 50 years of marriage, Roy passed away in 1995, and Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]were conducted Monday for Roy
Dorothy delighted in cooking and caring for her family. Louis Jameson, 72, who died at his home in Thompson Falls
She always had bowls of candy out[...]jah, Plains; and two
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Missoula. grandchildren.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (757)[...]19 years Charles died 1949 and was buried in the Thompson Falls
of age born Preston, Idaho, now residing in Clark Fork, Fraternal cemetery, Thompson[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Jan.
information in Bonner County Courthouse, Sandpoint,[...]irthday party at the home of her son and daughter-in-
Henry Jansen[...]Anna died March 1969 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the
following: Henry Jansen residing in Thompson Falls, Mont; Fraternal Cemetery, T[...]6 years of age; born April 6, 1882 Holland; clerk in Sanders County Ledger Thurs. March 13[...]tive: Thom H. be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Community
Pinken? - physical problems: finger cut to one joint on third Congregational Church for[...]87, who died Monday evening in a Missoula hospital[...]ns will officiate at the services. Burial will be in the
Leo Alexander Des Jardine/Jordine was born[...]as born June 27, 1938.
1885; he was residing in Thompson Falls, Mt., working as a She was born Jan. 16, 1881 in Minneapolis and moved to
salesman for the Thompso[...]s; dark brown colored hair. In 1900 she married George Sutherland in Great Falls. In
1923 she married Charles E. Jeffers in Miles City, where
Joseph Janey[...]they resided until moving to Thompson Falls in 1938. Mr.
Joseph Janey died 1964 at the age of 85 years, with burial Jeffers succumbed in 1949.
in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 3 lot #3[...]member of the Rebekah Lodge
Bartlett and friends in Spokane. and a mem[...]A fourth grandson, Duane Sutherland was killed in a
boarding with G. H. Jay.[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Burial was in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
June[...]Miss Alta E. Jay, both of this place were
united in marriage in Spokane last week, Thursday.[...]ie M ae (M cDonald) Jefferson
She is not listed in the 1917 Polk directory.[...]Charles and his family were enumerated in the 1900
The Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory lists him as a federal census in Thompson Twsp, Guthrie Co., Iowa.
company man for the Thompson Falls Power Co. - h[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
listed in the 1917 Polk directory.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (758)[...]Charles T. Jefferson died 1952 with burial in the Fraternal
where they have spent the past six[...]int, Idaho Thurs. Oct.
with Mr. Near, will engage in the men’s furnishing business. 16, 1952 pag[...]ear and Jefferson have an option for a store room in the precarious health. However, he had been active in the work
new building when completed, hence the b[...]and only recently returned from hospitalization in Spokane.
building permits.)[...]ral services for Mr. Jefferson were held Saturday in
The Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory lists hi[...]Funeral services were held in Thompson Falls at the
The Thompson Falls 1917 P[...]arence Helman and Henry Larson of Thompson
united in marriage to Miss Cassie McDonald, formerly a[...]raus of Trout Creek, and Frank Berray and
teacher in the local schools. A honeymoon trip will be made[...]Tuesday night at Clark Fork, Idaho,
domestic life in Thompson Falls. a[...]Thompson Charles Jefferson lived in T. Falls from about 1911 to
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May[...]efferson Dissolve - D. H. Near Purchases Interest in Norm’s Cafe is now located. His was[...]. Clayton Greene family now lives. He also was in the grocery
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson and dry goods business in Noxon for years 1933 and after,
Falls, Mt. Thurs.[...]- page eight - News of Local and he had been in Clark Fork for about four years, also in
Interest - C. T. Jefferson and Harvey Hurlburt le[...]grocery business.
morning for Seattle, the former in search of a location, the Out of town people here to attend the funeral services
latter to enlist in the signal corps of the navy. besi[...]son of Hope,
Charles and Cassie were enumerated in the 1920 federal Idaho; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Nygaard of Clark Fork; Mr. and
census in Seattle, King Co., W ash. At that time he was not[...]of Noxon; and other friends from
as being a clerk in a Milling Co. arou[...]dent Ledger, Thompson Burial was in the IOOF Masonic cemetery beside the body
Falls,[...]s Angeles for a number of Sec. 24 lot #2 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls,
years. Th[...]Mt.
remembered that Mr. Jefferson at one time was in
partnership there with Dwight Near in a men’s clothing W a[...]ed at the home of W alter V. Jefferson was in the U. S. Marine Corps.; listed
their uncl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (759)[...]Feb. 20, 1931. In her weakened condition she was unable to withstan[...]ger W ed. Nov. 13, attack, and succumbed in spite of everything that could be
1935 Thompson F[...]intendent W . V. Jefferson done for her.
is in charge at Camp F-40 on Seven Mile Creek near St.[...]ly services will be held and interment made in the mausoleum.
a fire foreman in 1931. Ranger Alternate in 1932 and a CCC Ethelyn Mae Cooper was bor[...]o Forest last 11, 1888. She was united in marriage to C. M. Jeffery at
summer.[...]Hoquiam, W ash., on June 1, 1910, and in the fall of 1916
The Thompson Falls school records for 1939 noted their came to make her home in Thompson Falls. Beside the
children and their bir[...]her, Mrs.
W alter V. joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls Anna Cooper and a brother C. A. Cooper, both of Hoquiam.
in 1942 and is noted only for that year’s period:[...]he town during her residence here, she had
served in the US Marines from May 14, 1918 to March 20,[...]mation from their marriage license # 496 page 494 in
following: Clarence Monroe Jeffery residing in Thompson the Sanders County Courthouse,[...]ngton to L. S. Jeffery and
prior service: private in the infantry in W ashington National Lorena Annis - he had been[...]colored hair. of age born Salt Lake City, Utah to Eli Balderston
The Sanders County Led[...]Methodist Episcopal Minister. W itnesses were Mr.
in passing the examination for admission to the bar,[...]eligible to practice law. Mr. Jeffery will remain in his Miriam Balderston was born Oct. 14, 1894 Salt Lake City,
present situation as agent for the Northern Paci[...]nded Visit. Mrs.
Thompson Falls, Mt., with burial in the cemetery in C. M. Jeffrey left for Pocatello, Id[...]ger, Thompson Falls, old home Salt Lake City, Utah, where she will spend several
Mt. Thurs. No[...]relatives.
Mrs. Jeffery - Passed Away at Hospital in Spokane Clarence married #3 Joha[...]the deaconess son; 5] daughter.
hospital in Spokane. Death came as the result of pneum[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (760)[...]- The razor from the case he slashed his throat.
many friends of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Gibson will r[...]ent has that he was about to die, succeeded in hastening on death.
been transferred to Sandpoint where he will be in charge of After being in a critical condition all of yesterday, Jensen
the station work for the city. died in the emergency hospital last night.
C. F. Jeffri[...]29, May 10, 1912 - front page - Fire in Daisy Gulch Burns
1933 - B. W . Jenison of Thomps[...]s fire is supposed to have originated in the bunk house close
wife)[...]n of twenty-four, was brought from Thompson Falls in Friday for his old home in Norway where he will visit
the Sisters Hospital S[...]son) Jensen
and was buried yesterday. He was born in California, but his Harold Jensen was born May 18, 1906 W aukegan, Ill., to
mother now resides in Eureka, Nev. He had been into the Nels[...]until it Harold and Helen were married in 1933 Racine, W is.
developed into the fatal disea[...]ey never had any children of their own, but later in life
Charles Jensen[...]drifting over to operation, the Rex Theatre in Thompson Falls closed after
Butte, where he was u[...]show.
Jensen attempted to commit suicide Saturday in his room at The show house, which has[...]980.
to die and wished to end it all. After being in the hospital for Arthur and I have been in the Theatre business for 62
some time, he was att[...]now 92. The brothers bought the
and attempted to cut the arteries in his wrist with a penknife. Strand Theatre in Superior in 1935. Arthur still operates it.
Jensen stated t[...]years Harold and Arthur bought the theatre in Thompson Falls 10
of age, had worked faithfully f[...]with one of his spells. big money in those days.” he reminisced.
The position of the mirror in the room shows that the man The[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (761)[...]761

two shows each night, six days a week. In recent years, O. E.[...]Jensens’ projectionist for many year counter in the rear end of John Sanfacon’s place.
until he[...]t him with the show house.” in the Sanfacon building and J. P. Corse of the W ar[...]ed places. Mr. Jernigan served breakfast at
corn. In 1950 the going wage for these jobs were, if you[...]Corse is now conducting the Gem lunch counter in the
or to pop the pop-corn which then you were pa[...]ture and good will of the W ard cafe
Nursing Home in Plains. wer[...]an up to date
At the age of 15, he was employed in factory work. At 17, restaurant man.
he joined[...]Jerry
He married Helen Nelson of Racine, W is. In 1933, they The Thompson Falls 1915 Polk di[...]Bellevue
Hotel and also started a 38- year career in show business M iss Jess[...]r summer - Miss
Owners, operating the Rex Theatre in Thompson Falls for Jessmoreat home in Tacoma, W ash.
36 years. He then turned the busin[...]Andos John
He earned a life membership in the Thompson Falls Koo The Thompson Falls[...]Lions Club. He was an ardent hunter and
fisherman in his younger days. Anna M . Johns
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 1995. Anna M. was born June 29, 1901.
H[...]He also leaves a brother, Adolph Jensen burial in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec 6 lot #
of Supe[...]mpson Falls,
Coffelt - Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of Mt. - $25 and Costs - Filli[...]the fact that he was a stranger in this country and was not[...]died Aug. 14, 1978 at Camas with burial
Aug. 18th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec.[...]Julia married James Hammond in 1893.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (762)[...]alls, Montana

Miss. Flora Johns was residing in Thompson Falls, small. In the aggregate the 23 mules, which do the packing[...]r the Belknap trail to Murray, and those who have
in Thompson Falls.[...]conveyed by twelve of the mules in three days, an average of[...]as safely as when it was packed, except the types in the
Johanna John was born July 1837 Germany.[...]were all a mass of pie; but this was due to our
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]essness, and no blame is attached to the packers. In
census (June 2) she stated that she was 62 years[...]en with only three surviving to for their care in bringing our material over the mountains in
the 1900 census. That she came to the United States in 1855 the shape it was received. They are rel[...]and
(45 years ago); she was residing with her son-in-law Jas. C. we commend them to the business m[...]have in their employ an experienced packer, and a smart[...]ht pounds. Mother and child are doing well.
lived in Eddy but were schooled in Thompson Falls. The Sanders County[...]mpson M. Johnson and Alben Maurice, so in the end did not. Please
Falls while hunting with[...]son
W alter R. Johns joined the American Legion in Thompson The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Falls in 1945 and was a member until 1959: his card noted[...]918 - front page col 2 - Teaching
that he resided in Thompson Falls and was the Soil For[...]2 - Miss Ada Johnson
Conservation Service Agent; in 1951 he became the State of Benson, Mill., will have English and history in the place
Employment Officer.[...]Supplemental page inserted by historical society in copy of Agnes Johnson
the f[...]Agnes Johnson died Sept 23, 1929 and was buried in the
1884 Murray, Idaho, Adam Aulback Proprietor ([...]The 1911 Plains Polk directory lists him as clerk in
with the slightest knowledge of packing over the[...]A.
they are what is termed “pot-bellied” and in the main rather M. Johnson of Perma ha[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (763)[...]clerk for the Thompson Falls Mercantile Company.
in the clerk’s office at Missoula familiarizing hi[...]fine ranch on the Flathead had been sick in bed for nearly a week with an attack of
reservati[...]est word from him states that he is getting along in
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]at Vancouver and other coast ranch at Camas Prairie where he was endeavoring to
towns.[...]the size of the crop from 120 acres which he has in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]following: Alben Maurice Johnson residing in Thompson
coast where Mr. Johnson spent the past m[...]the harvesting, after which he will devote
known in Camas Prairie, where he proved up on a the most of his time until election in lining up votes for the
homestead. He is at prese[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday In July 1, 1920 Alben was made Grand Noble of the IO[...]ty Independent Ledger, Thompson
position as clerk in the gents’ furnishing and dry goods Fal[...]Johnson’s father and mother, Mr. resulted in a saving to the county of more then $319.00. He
a[...]nd by a representative of The Ledger, B. F.
Camas Prairie country soon, and may locate on the A. M.[...]ohnson homestead, which is one of the best on the Prairie. foundation whatsoever for the charges which came out in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]n left Monday for Mt. with burial March 30th in the Missoula cemetery,
Spokane and Mr. Johnson fo[...]passed away W ednesday in Bozeman. He was born May 19,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (764)[...]Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

1884 in St. Paul, Minn. He is survived by his widow,[...]eran Church of Helena officiating. Burial will be in the Courthouse - #25 - Anton Edward Johnson 30 years old;
family plot in the Missoula Cemetery. carpenter; light complexion; 5' 8" in height; 160 pounds;[...]ohnson was born March 8, 1885 at Chatfield, in Thompson Falls, Mt.; sailed from Gottenburg, Swed[...]e Lillian April 18, 1917 Minneapolis, arrived in New York April 4, 1909; arrived in Montana Feb.
Minn. and they had the following chi[...]From his naturalization papers - He arrived in the United
Lloyd R., born May 16, 1921.[...]States, April 4, 1909 Ellis Island, New York City, New
Sadie Lillian was born July 10, 1894 Volga[...]York.
Sadie L. died March 23, 1969 with burial in the Fraternal He was naturalized and receive[...]t. Sec. 14 lot #2. Oct. 20, 1919 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Sand[...]4, who Oct. 17, 1913 - page 3 - Lots 6 and 7 in block 28 of the
died Sunday in a Missoula nursing home. She had been a o[...]iated at the services Thayer.
conducted in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and burial was Anton is also listed in the Thompson Falls 1915 Polk
in the Fraternal Cemetery under the direction of the[...]He is listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
Mrs. Johnson was born July 10, 1894 in Volga, S.D. and The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
married Albert R. Johnson in Minneapolis on April 18, Falls, Mt. Thur[...]y for Seattle where he
their marriage and resided in the Thompson Falls area since. expects to go to work in the shipyards.
She was a member of Our Savior Lut[...]d the following children: 1] Gunner May 6, 1922
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three[...]speaks
Albert died Feb. 11, 1970 with burial in the Fraternal Swedish; immigrated 1909 and is[...]one (son) 6 years, Mt.
Falls, who died W ednesday in a Missoula nursing home. Ellen Marie died Nov. 11, 1952 Hot Springs, Mont. at the
Burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery here with graveside[...]by the Masons. Shrider Funeral Home 1952 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original
was in charge.[...]3 Hot Springs, Mont., at the age of
and had lived in the Thompson Falls area since 1930. He 67 years. Burial was Oct. 15, 1953 in the W hitepine
was a retired signal maintainer fo[...]reat- Thursday at the W hitepine church. Born in Sweden he
grandchild.[...]d Ellen Marie Johnson, May 26, 1921. They settled in
Trout Creek in 1922. Two sons, Gunnar and Anton Jr.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (765)[...]Assembly of God Church in Plains. Burial will follow at
Anton married Nel[...]Grace Josephine Duffel was born on March 8,
1924, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was one of eight[...]1952 at the future home.
Methodist parsonage in Plains by Pastor Ed. W orthy. Their The Tho[...]rthur Johnson
The Johnsons have made their home in Plains for 45 years, and family moved Saturday to Bonner, where Mr. Johnson
living in Trout Creek and Thompson Falls before then.[...]Benjamin Johnson
burial June 26, 2005 in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt. The Thom[...]cting drill for the Thompson Falls Power
8, 1924, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was one of eight[...]thin a second of going over the
Nellie enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 20, 1944, and falls a[...]dam,
She married Anton Johnson on Jan. 5, 1952, in Plains at where the drilling machine is now in operation, for the
the Rev. Edworthy's parsonage.[...]purpose of taking the machinery ashore in event the water
Nellie enjoyed gardening, bowl[...]Mr. Johnson to step on a shelf in the cliff, from where he
Nellie was preceded in death by her parents; four was r[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (766)[...]the Army Feb. 6, 1944 Butte, retired in 1975.
Mont. and later served with the Co L 410th[...]vors include his wife, Pearle, of the family home in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July[...]th Jones,
Johnson of Thompson Falls now stationed in Austria was Everett, W ash.; Myrtle Cra[...]ews - Sergeant Carl Johnson is visiting relatives in Monte Vista, Colo.; a grandson Ron W ood, Libb[...]pson Falls; and two great
Gus Johnson, now living in Spokane. Carl had been in grandchildren.
Korea for some time.[...]He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna and Mary
Carl married Fern and they are residing in Colorado. Johnson.[...]Bunch Funeral Service of Thompson Falls is in charge of
Cecil Harry Johnson was born May 30,[...]March 1, 1907 - C. D. Johnson, who is in charge of the work
Information from their marriage license #1164 in the on the Royal Copper Mining Co., pro[...]thouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Cecil was in Thompson on Saturday.
Harry Johnson of Thompson F[...]o Pearle Allen of Thompson Falls, Mt.; was in town on Saturday for supplies.
white; 24 years of age born Hill City, Custer Co., South The Sanders County L[...]e was
Pearl Trueax was born April 21, 1912 Hill City, S. D., to accompanied by Joe Borman and Mar[...]D. (Ralph Roe); 4] Pearl born April 21, 1912 Hill City, S. W ed. July 3, 1935 - Charley Johnson, m[...]Mt., to A. M. Johnson and Mary L. Broderick.
1991 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]- W alter W . Pabst of
Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. W allace, Nez[...]ily to eastern Montana and then to Thompson Falls in Clarice Johnson of W allace, Idaho; whit[...]nson
working at what is now W .I. Forest Products in 1944. He and G. B. Jahny.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (767)[...]She is survived by her husband, at the home in Coeur
Donner, Minister. W it: Eldon D. Johnson an[...]March 2nd in the Pinecrest Memorial Park, Sandpoint,
Curley[...]24, 1937 - Local Thursday, Feb. 25, 1993 in Cocolalla, Idaho. Funeral
News - W ord has been r[...]Edna Decker and the young couple made their home in Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial[...]vice with Sunday Moon Chapel.
school in their home in the late 1940s’. Ernie was born on Aug. 9, 1898 in Fargo, N.D., the son of[...]Ed D. Johnson In 1922 he started working for the Northern Pacific[...]ad and married Irene E. Coates on March 10, 1926, in
carpenter. 1915 he is a carpenter for the Thompson Falls Fargo, N.D. She preceded him in death in 1988 following 62
Power Company.[...]He had lived in Thompson Falls, Mont., and in Trout
Edna M ae Johnson Creek, Mont., and he retired in 1960 having worked for 38
Edna Mae Johnson was born Jan. 9, 1914 to Gustuv O. years in railroad communications.
Johnson and Pearl Aldrich. In 1958 he moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, and later to C[...]been a member of the Masonic Lodge in Thompson Falls
Ernest & Irene E. (Coa[...]est ‘Ernie’ W . Johnson was born Aug. 9, 1898 in fishing in the area.
Fargo, N.D., to Swan Johnson and Caroli[...]Information from their marriage license # 1773 in the
Sweden: signal maintance - railroad: (wife) _[...]e died June 1988 Coeur d’Alene, Mt. with burial in the Pearl E. Aldridge - he had not been previ[...]rvice for Eugene “Gene” Johnson 87,
had lived in Thompson Falls and Trout Creek, Mont., from[...]today at Mary Queen Roman Catholic
1929 to 1958. In 1958 they moved to Sandpoint and in 1982 Church. Burial will follow at Spokane[...]Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home is in charge of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (768)[...]schools -1&2 grades-
Mr. Johnson, who was born in Calvin, N.D., died Tuesday. Florence Johnson.
He lived in Spokane for more than 55 years.[...]5, 1918 Thompson Falls, Mt.
40 years. He retired in 1975. Information from her marriage license # 480 page 478 in
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Evelyn;[...]Monday. home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. S. G.[...]longs. The bride was
Lloyd attended high school in Thompson Falls where he married in a tastily braided dark gown of satin and work,
me[...]Evelyn Johnson Nov. 2, 1955. and traveled in a navy blue suit. The rooms were decorated
Lloyd[...]t at his post.
last week after spending 16 months in Korea with the Army The Independent Ledge[...]home of her parents, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Karpe in wishing them a happy and prosperous
Mrs. Cecil Johnson. In Korea, he was stationed at Inchon. wedding[...]carpenter.
He died in Oregon.
Evelyn married the second to Donald Cox[...]with burial April 3, 1982 in the City Cemetery, Thompson
Florence A[...]1944, went to Fort Douglas, Utah, later he served in Co.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page c[...]Staff Sergeant (Supply NCO [820]. He was
Johnson, in addition to the domestic science department,[...]1918 - front page col 3 - Teachers Lora died in 2006
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (769)[...]ar died Aug. 31, 2007 Lewiston, Idaho with burial in colored hair; blue colored eyes; born Oct. 2[...]hich was also the last place he resided; residing in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept[...]en;
to be with the Lord Aug. 31, 2007 at his home in Lewiston, arrived New York City April 25, 1914; arrived Montana
Idaho, from illne[...]e was born May 6, 1922 to Anton and Ellen Johnson in From his second application for declaration of intention
Thompson Falls. In 1923 they moved to a farm in Trout for citizenship papers Vol II # 1[...]e years of age; light complexion; 5' 8" in height; 158 pounds;
attended a one-room elementary school and graduated in light colored hair; blue colored eyes; b[...]worked for the Northern Pacific residing in Trout Creek, Mt.; emigrated from Guttenburg,
Railroad. In April 1944 he entered the U.S. military, taking Sweden on the Mauritania liner; arrived in New York City
his basic training at Camp Roberts, California. He crossed April 25, 1914; arrived in Montana April 21, 1924.
the Atlantic Ocean on the Queen Mary, landing in Scotland. Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Sept. 20, 1906
He spent a week in England before being sent to a decl[...]st Johnson, Thompson Falls, Mt.
replacement depot in France where he joined the 143rd The[...]1906 - Judge F. C. W ebster of the district court
in France and Germany. He was wounded in combat Dec. 7, came down from Missoula on[...]declare their intentions.
before being discharged in 1946 as a staff sergeant. After Those declar[...]He and Lora Mae Duffel were married Dec. 7, 1948 in 1894 was naturalized and received his c[...]home at Trout Creek. Gunnar July 11, 1945 in Fourth District Court, Thompson, Mt.
did various[...]arm, Gus died Aug. 1966, he was living in Plains, Mont. at the
working on the Noxon Dam pro[...]O. & Pearl E. (Aldrich) Johnson
during this time. In 1962, they moved to Plains, where Gust[...]migrated from
County Fairgrounds for seven years. In 1976, Gunnar went Telemark, Norway in 1880. They had 8 sons, with two sons
to work for the Plains School District. He retired in 1987. being born in Norway: 1] Even O., Flatdal, Norway (1877-
In 1992, Gunnar and Lora moved to Lewiston to be clo[...]Theodore O., Brocket, ND (1887-
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lora in 1971); 6] Oscar Olaf, Brocket, ND (1890-1926); 7] Selmer
2006; and daughter Lynn in 1995. He is survived by his O., Brocket,[...](1898-1957). Olaf and Julia homesteaded on a farm in
families, Ed and Helen Sue Johnson of Plains and[...]ith their childbirth. Julia also played the organ inin Plains. helped to build the Hoff Lutheran Church in Brocket. Both
Memorial donations may be made to your local cancer Olaf and Julia are buried in the cemetery where the church
society.[...]1917 - died Jan. 4, 1921 (W ild
complexion; 5' 8" in height; 158 pounds; very light brown[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (770)[...]Johnson, Trentwood, W a.; Carl O. Johnson, Cannon City,
child - Vikie born Dec. 30, 1946 married Donald[...]nd LaMora Sherwin.
Family information has Gust in Minot, ND in 1908. Harold F. & #2 Laura A. (Hadley) Johnson
In 1912 Gust was in Calvin, S. D. according to Frank Harold F[...]mily information states that Gust and family were in May McKernan.
Thompson Falls, in 1920. Harold married Laura A. Hadley January 6, 1934 in
Thompson Falls school records for 1934 - has Ed[...]Information from their marriage license # 1041 in the
used for references.[...]ompson Falls, F. Johnson; white; residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 32 years
Mt. W ed. July 3, 1[...]Laura Thorpe; she had not
Former Resident Passes in Spokane - Christian Science been previous[...]Mecklenburg, pastor of the Methodist Church.
home in Spokane for Mrs. Pearl Johnson, 74, a former[...]ith.
resident of Thompson Falls. She died Nov. 18 in an Everett Laura A. Hadley was born about 19[...]Johnson will be engaged for the summer in forestry work.
Survivors include her husband, G[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
home in Spokane; five daughters, Mrs. Ruby Daniles, Trent[...]rs. Leora Finkas, Tuckwila, W ash., and moving in soon.
Mrs. Myrtle McHenry, Hot Springs; four sons[...]35 - Local Happenings - Born
Carl, who is serving in the army in Anchorage, Alaska; five to Mr. and Mrs. Harold[...]Mrs. Edith Bemis boy at the Thornton hospital in Missoula, Sunday morning.
and Mrs. Eva Perry, Tho[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Burial was in the Spokane Memorial Gardens. W e[...]ld M . & M axine (Stinger) Johnson
march 29, 1976 in the Spokane Memorial Gardens. San[...]t of Thompson
Gust). - Passed away March 25, 1976 in Spokane, Valley. Falls, married Maxi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (771)[...]Mitchel Feb. 3, 1923 Thompson were divorced in 1947. She married the third time to Robert
Falls,[...]Shirley was born in Plains on June 9, 1928, to Henrietta[...]d they had the following Howard, was sheriff in the old county jail which is now a
children: 1] S[...]Eldridge) museum. She grew up in the family quarters of that jail.[...]Shirley graduated from Thompson Falls High School in
Joann M arie (Kendall) Stewart Johnson[...]married Max Suggs. She separated from Max in 1947 and
Joann died March 10, 1988 with cremation. Her ashes are married Lloyd Johnson in 1948. She was married to Lloyd
buried with her parents in the Fraternal Cemetery, for over 25 ye[...]ot # 16. Shirley was active in the Thompson Falls W omen's Club[...]. She
John Johnson’s death notice was written in the Missoulian and her family were also active in the community and
newspaper, Missoula, Mt. Feb. 1[...]She moved with her family to Missoula in 1963. She
John Johnson[...]bridge with her
following: John Johnson residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; friends.
43 years of ag[...]arried, She moved back to Thompson Falls in 1976 where she
Evaro, Mt.; nearest relative; John Hodding; tall in height; worked at the Sanders County Courthouse. In 1979, she met
slender build; grey colored eyes; b[...]Bureau.
His death notice was written in the Missoulian newspaper, Shirley loved her family.
Missoula, Mt. Jan. 18, 1898 page 1 col 3, and in the Jan She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Doris and
19th issue.[...]of Houston; her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Marty
Lamora Elph[...]n Issaquah, W ash.; her daughter and son-in-law, Joelle and
and Pearl Aldrich.[...]ughes of North Pole, Alaska; her daughter and son-in
Lamora married Ted Finkas and they had one chil[...]Donald Quackerbush. son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Debra Johnson of
Lamora resides in Seattle, W a. Ooltewa[...]ina Johnson was named president of woman’s club in There will be a private family celebrati[...]Donations may be made in Shirley's name to the American[...]as born. Co. in Portland.
Lloyd married Shirley Jean Larsen in 1948 and they had
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (772)[...]employee at Thompson Falls, died Tuesday in a Polson
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...], Mt. - Marian Lois Johnson, 69, died May 2, 2002 in and Debra at home.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.[...]n of Mr. and Mrs.
Marian was born Dec. 31, 1932 in Sandpoint, Idaho, the Ole Johnson of Bozem[...]ughter of Mr. and Mrs.
from Sandpoint High School in 1950 and went to work for Ray Stinger. Bo[...]ate college and then
They moved to Thompson Falls in 1955, returning to the entered the Marine Corps. He is now stationed at Camp
Sandpoint area in 1967, taking up residence in the Pack Pendleton.
River Valley.
Maria[...]hompson Falls (June
After her husband’s death in August 1996, she assumed 11) he stated th[...]boarding with Nelson O’Hall; that he immigrated in
her death. Marian was loved by many and will be m[...]papers; he was a laborer in the sawmill.
She is survived by sons, Dan, W ay[...]Missoula, Mt.
Marian was preceded in death by her parents and her Informat[...]Miles City, Montana; white; 23 years of age born Lookout,[...]arl Aldrich. City, Montana; white; 18 years of age born Thompson Falls,
Myrtle married _____ Craig and they reside in Idaho. Mt. to A. M. Johnson and M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (773)[...]6, and was supervisor
from high school at Benton City, W ash. of the laundry d[...]ane and Carl
serving as Sunday school teacher and in numerous other Johnson of Monte Vista,[...]W m. Johnson
Hospital in Libby. Services were conducted Jan. 8th and W m. Johnson was born May 1860 Sweden.
interment was in the City of Libby’s cemetery. (Above In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]immigrated to the United States in 1880 (19 years ago) he is[...]Thompson
Falls, Mt., of heart failure. Burial was in the City Cemetery, Wm Johnson
T[...]taken to St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula.
Ruby died Jan. 3, 1998 Spokane, W a.[...]the week end with relatives in Plains.

Tracy Johnson[...]on Jane Johnston died 1975 with burial in the City Cemetery,
Falls, Mt. to Gus O. Johnson and Pearl[...]attained the rating of Seaman 1rst Class, serving in Doris L. Johnston[...]ston
W ednesday at age 72. He was born and raised in Thompson and Bessie W . Dittmer -[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (774)[...]on Falls, passed
Ed left W orland for Salt Lake City, leaving there he went away Sunday evening, Ju[...]Francisco. She was born August 17, 1928 in Missoula, Montana.
Finding jobs along the way, he then worked his way north, She spent her entire life in Thompson Falls. She and Ed. D.
spending a bit of[...]on to Johnston were married Aug. 21, 1950 in Missoula.
Spokane were he arrived financially broke. Going to the She was preceded in death by her two brothers and one
Unemployment office in Spokane, they told him that a sister. She survived by her husband Ed. D. Johnston of
rancher in Thompson Falls was looking for help and assisted Thompson Falls; her sons and daughters-in-law Greg and
him in arriving in Thompson Falls to go to work for Paul Beth[...]f Cody, W yo.; Steve and Shannon
Harlow. This was in 1949 and Ed remained there until 1950 Cumme[...]nine
when he decided to try working for a sawmill in Seeley Lake grandchildren; and five great-gra[...]spread into all four
who had a young son, Steven. In Aug. 1950 Ed and Lucy seasons, as it was her life long philosophy. She enjoyed the
were married in Missoula, Mt., they had one child: Gregg. M[...]Lucille dealt with her health problems in such a
Franklin Roe and Marian Lucille Garrison.[...]geous and dignified way. She also approached life in
children. In 1949 she married Albert Cummers. (See Albert[...]special in our family.
During this time the Board of Powel[...]Ed died Dec. 20, 2006 Thompson Falls, Mt., in his home.
called up again and this time he was se[...]ves here. He was born June 19, 1925 in W orland, W yo. Ed, along
Ed on being discharge[...]hompson Falls and started working for Browns Mill in where he attended school.
1953, first o[...]o
Ed formed a partnership with Lester Flanigan in 1956, Service in Powell in 1948.
and together they opened a shop for the sal[...]o worked on the construction of the Kaiser
TVS’ in the building that was then the Conoco station just aluminum plant in Spokane and the Bonneville Power
across the stree[...]between Thompson Falls and Plains. After
brought in and set in the window, was so snowy that only by serving as a fire control radar technician in the U.S. Army
standing across the street could yo[...]TV Booster on the a brief time at Gray’s mill in Seeley Lake, and at Browns
mountain south of Thompson Falls. mill in Thompson Falls, where he met Les. Flanigan. That
At the time of the disbanding of the American Legion in meeting led to a partnership in a radio repair shop. W ith the
Thompson Falls, Ed[...]ion to the Clark Fork Valley, Les and Ed
remained in his possession as there was no other place to[...]operated in Thompson Falls for nearly 35 years.
Ed’s records in the Legions contain the following: Edsel A[...]cal Lions club, Ed was a
Donald Johnston residing in Thompson Falls; wife, Lucille, familiar face[...]He was also a 43 - year member of
Service; served in the Army from Dec. 8, 1950 from Butte, the Thompson Falls post of the American Legion. In later
Mt., discharged Dec. 9, 1952 Ft. Totten, NW ; served in the years, his smiling face could often be se[...]en dinners or work parties at the center, working in his
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (775)[...]Johnston was born February 26, 1876
were married in 1950. Ed helped raise their boys, stepson H[...]nston, there. came to Montana in 1895 and settled in Plains in 1900.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Ava Oct. 3, 1902 Phil married Mary Susan W illis in Helena,
Johnston; a sister, Alma Briner; and his[...]usan died Sept. 15, 1907 Plains, Mt., with burial in
announced by the family in late spring or early summer. the Plains c[...]l
Information from their marriage license #1360 in the Friday, altho she had been complaini[...]s, Mt. - James previous of having a sore throat.
M. Johnston of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 18 ye[...]1922 Greeley, Colorado W illis and was born in Columbia county, Mo., March 31,
to George R. Saun[...]1883. Her parents moved west in 1885 and settled in what is[...]James Johnston city. She was married Oct 3, 1902 to Mr. Phil Johnston.
James Johnston served in the Army, later earned the rating Three childr[...]ed his basic that the disease had no trouble in securing a good foundation
training at Camp Rober[...]he Mrs. Johnston had grown to womanhood in Plains and
was transferred to the army administration school at the every one with whom she came in contact was her friend.
University of Mississippi for further training. On completion Beginning early in life she took a deep interest in and had an
of this course he was sent to HQ. Co., 10th Army Division at active part in all Christian work, especially in Sunday
Sherman, Texas, where he is still statione[...]mie Johnston has arrived safely (Poem omitted)
in England. He hopes to locate his cousin, SGT. Jimm[...]nds, Pvt. Vince the father and the children in the loss of a devoted mother
Meisen, convalescing in a hospital. an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (776)[...]controller in Alton, Ill for large hospital.
The 1909 Plains[...]Theodora Johnston
In 1932 he ran for Sheriff on the Republican ticket[...]ompson the week end with relatives in Plains.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 1, 1936 - Local Hap[...]#2 Floy (Herriott)
lived in Los Angeles since 1923.[...]while in W hitepine but then moved to Plains, Mt.
Johnston[...]Theodore Johnston married Floy Herriott in 1929 and had
Phil died January 8, 1959 in Hot Springs, Montana and the following ch[...]2] Barbara; 3] Scott.
was buried January 10, 1959 in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Information f[...]on Falls) married Floy Harriet (Thompson Falls)
- In Hot Springs Hospital Thursday Phil Johnston Dies.[...]6 Thompson Falls,
Sanders County General Hospital in Hot Springs, where he Mt., to Daniel Voss[...]en a patient for two weeks. Mr. Johnston was born in was a twin of Flaudie married to Lewis Fost[...]ebron, Nebr. on Feb. 26, 1876 and came to Montana in sisters were Mabel (Jefferson McKeel #2 W aino Laine) and
1895. He settled in Plains in 1900 and in 1902 was married Evelina.
to Mary Susan W illis. The wedding took place in Helena. Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. W ed. April
He was engaged in the ranching business in the W eeksville 18, 1934 - Mrs. Mabel McKee[...]Theodore Johnson and son, Scott of Helena were in town
brother passed away recently in W isconsin. this week, also[...]earthquake have arrived in Thompson Falls. Mrs. Theodore[...]eered about June 1st, 1917, as a 21, 1946 in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.
wagoner in the 4th U.S. Engineers and is stationed at Camp[...]Mrs. Floy Johnston, who served more than 26 years in
make good in the service. different capacities in Sanders County courthouses, retired
Roy M. John[...]until 1926 when he moved to In recalling her many years of service to Sanders Co[...]and its residents she remembers working part time in the old
Engineer.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (777)[...]r I Thompson from Kalispell.
and her office was in the same office as the clerk and The[...]isited with the
Later when some trouble engaged in the office, the draft Tracy Johnson family[...]rd until the Mrs. Johnson.
end of the war. In 1918 M. Johnson was elected to the office T[...]endent Ledger, Thompson
of clerk and recorder and in January 1919 Floy went back to Falls, Mt. W[...]ohnson and his Rhythm Aces placed to a capacity
In the 1920's Johnson resigned his office to take th[...]rdland Saturday night.
position as state examiner in Helena which he held until his The Plainsma[...]at Thompson
She remained there until her marriage in 1929 to Theodore Falls, stopped for a visit with old friends in Plains Tuesday,
O. Johnston, county surveyor, who had served in that enroute to their home at Eureka.[...]than 11 years. In the 1937 newspaper it noted that Tracy ran a barb[...]iam F/E. Johnston
The Johnstons moved to Helena in June 1929, when he Sanders County In[...]W m. F.
Falls so Mr. Johnston could be cared for in the hospital of Johnston, graduate of the local high school, his parents
his sister-in-law, Mrs. Mabel McKeel. He died of cancer in advise, is now stationed at the great air t[...]chita Falls, Texas taking aviation training.
work in the office as stenographer under Miss Cecilia Krier, W illiam E. Johnston joined the American Legion in
who had been elected to the office. Mrs. Dorothy Dodson Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1946: his card had the following:
was the deputy under Miss Krier. In December 1949, Miss W illiam E. Johnston, a student in Seattle, W ash.; entered the
Krier died and Mrs.[...]d with the
Mrs Dodson was elected to the office in 1950 and still Army 11th W eather Squadro[...]her retirement and she was presented a tall vase in Bessie Dittmer was born 1891.
addit[...]She plans to enjoy her flowers and her home now in her Mt. (W allace R. Brady).
retirement.[...]rds for 1937 noted their
Johnston’s twin, lives in Seattle. children a[...]Bill belonged to the American Legion in 1923 through[...]of Philip Johnston and Mary Hydro Plant; in 1952 he was residing in Seattle; 1953
Susan W illis.[...]their jr., and Doris are vacationing in Calif., with relatives.
children and their birth[...]Bessie died 1965 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
Sanders County Ledger,[...]W illiam died 1971 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
attended the Prom[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (778)[...]front page col 3 - Camas Prairie News - Mrs. Myria Jollidan
W illiam R. Johnsto[...]Bessie W . Camas Prairie.
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Aug.[...]s. Myra Jolidon is
jr., and Doris are vacationing in Calif., with relatives. seriously ill wit[...]Falls, Mt. - Mrs. Myra Jollidon Dies at Chicago -
in the Perma area. He was discharged July 1919. On h[...]Jollidon, who suffered an attack of pneumonia in March,
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 1[...]al items - Mark Johnstone, of Perma, has enlisted in the About a month ago it was decided that[...]will leave Chicago to the home of her son, in hopes that a change to a
about the 10th for Camp[...]r mother. in service in others, her loving deeds and sweet smile
The Pl[...]lived.
News Col 3 - Mark Johnstone, who has been in Uncle Sam’s Beside a host of friends in every community in which she
motor transport service for the past 18[...]. Brown of this
his discharge and is now employed in a garage in Thompson city, and a son Lee Jollidon of Chicago to mourn her l[...]onora, Myra Jolidan homestead on Camas Prairie.
Hancock Co., Ill - Justin Jolidon farmer, 35 yea[...]actical work. Call at home of Mrs. Myra Jollidon. City.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]lls summer kindergarten.
front page col 4 - Camas Prairie News - Mrs. Jolidon, of
Thompson Falls has been v[...]a homestead Anna was born June 29, 1901.
in the north end of the valley and expects to commen[...]She died March 14, 1974 Plains, Mt. with burial in the
residence on it at once. City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 6 lot #[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (779)[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday years. He retired in June 1985 for health reasons. He
Jan. 9, 1914 - p[...]s.
spending the holidays with her parents at Lolo in the Bitter Survivors include his wife, Donna[...]Stretch, all of Calif. He was preceded in death by his mother
(McEvers), drove oxen for Nel[...]tive father, Clyde Jones and one brother,
sawmill in the vicinity of the mouth of Ashley Creek and[...]Power baseball team, left W ednesday for his home in who came over for a short visit during[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday born in Virginia.
Nov. 5, 1915 - page 3 - James Darwin has purchased the In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson Falls
interest of Fred Jones in the lease of the skating rink, and (June 12) he[...]James W illiam Jones was born Feb. 23, 1907 in Seattle,
W ash., to Harry Reiff and Isabel. His s[...]age of 56 years Beryl Maud W ard was born in Seattle, W ash.
in Missoula, Mt. with burial May 1, 1986 in the City James and his family had a ranch abo[...]ng a drive into Montana they stopped for
Hospital in Missoula of cardiac arrest. He was born June 15, a hamburger in Noxon. Mr. Jones decided then that he
1929 in Seattle, W ash., the son of Harry and Isabel Reiff. wanted to live in this part of the country. So they returned
He was graduated from Arlee High School in 1947. home, packed their belonging, b[...]thern Railroad along W hen the dam was built in 1945, their land was bought by
the hi-line in northern Montana. the reclamation department and in 1948 they bought the old
He began his college e[...]l had the original log cabin with
Montana College in Havre and was graduated from the its thick timbers in it.
University of Montana in 1961 with a B.A. degree in In 1957 this ranch was sold and they bought Sarg
Education. He later received his Master’s degree in W arwick’s property in Trout Creek, Mt.
Education from the University of[...]is time Jim had obtained work for the County as
In 1961, Mr. Jones, known as “Jonsey,” be[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (780)[...], Montana

Beryl died March 1961 with burial in Rathdrum, Idaho. 1881 - front page col 1- advertisment - Eureka Lodging
Jim died Dec. 22, 1962 in Sandpoint, Ida. His funeral was House and Res[...]lroad avenue and
held at Sagle and his burial was in Rathdrum, Idaho. Second Door W est of[...]nized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lilly Jones was the daughter of W . F. Jo[...]McGhee.
W ednesday afternoon at the home of a son-in-law and Lillie Jones married W illi[...]Feb. 8, 1909
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Perley Olver, in Thompson Falls. Vancouver, W ash. This is the article notes in the local
V.A. Verhei of Sagle officiated at the services. Burial was in newspaper - The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]here. The rumor also
He was born Feb. 23, 1907 in Seattle. He married Beryl has it that the[...]thful endeavor, the Ledger is unable to
Succumbed in March 1961.[...]en. Missoula was reported in a dying condition W ednesday.[...]W eekly Montanian April 18, 1895 - L. S. Jones is in the
James ‘Jimmy’ was born Nov. 19, 1935 to James Jones city this week shipping his household goods and a part[...]was
location they wanted to raise their children in. working in Ravalli; his wife recovered from her illness.)
Jimmy graduated from high school in the Noxon school
system. From that he found a job[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
they had the following children: 1] Cheree Di[...]right and Dorothy Peppard were week end visitors in
Julie and Jimmy were divorced. James married th[...]ula.
second time to Carol W illis, a nurse living in Plains, Mt. Lucille married Harold G. Dean[...]W ashington.
1973, a gold miner who has worked in many of the western Plainsman, Plains,[...]Revillo, S. D., were married in Spokane last Saturday, June
The Sanders County[...]Mrs. Dean has taught English and Dramatics in the
weeks.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (781)[...]a post hole.
graduated from the high school here in 1921 and took his In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]He is a candidate for re-election and so far in 1875 (24 years here) and is a naturalized citizen[...]wn farm.
The Plainsman joins their many friends in extending The Sanders County Ledger[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt.
from Southern California, in which he said that he had spent Friday Feb. 22, 1907 - Mrs. Smith arrived here W ednesday
two years in the government service in the Philippines, and morning from Kensal, N[...]d Resident of Thompson Dead.
see his people here. In consequence of this letter there is joy Very impressive Services are held at the Church on
in the Jones’ household.[...]ice was one of the most impressive witnessed here in
Center in Coeur d’Alene Idaho.[...]ided at the organ and
He was born June 21, 1946 in Sandpoint, Idaho to John E., choir composed[...]Veneta L. Jones. His family moved to Spirit Lake in Messrs Conger and Stevens rendered some very appropriate
1948, lived several years in Thompson Falls during the hymns. Following the service in the church interment was
1960s, and then moved ba[...]irit Lake, Mrs. Lizzie Jones was born in New York and was about
Idaho, sister, Marietta Sw[...]son Falls, and three whence they emigrated in gradual steps until they reached
granddaughters.[...]nteen years ago. Seven children
He was preceded in death by sons Jodi and Steven Jones. came[...]raveside services were held at Greenwood Cemetery in children that are now living, Lizzie an[...]D. The latter was here for the
parents were born in New York. fune[...]1876 Ingersall, Edward McGhee who lives in W isconsin
Canada. Eight children were bor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (782)[...]years with burial Sept. 12, 1994 in the W hitepine Cemetery,
W illiam later moved n[...]Informant: Marian Jordan. Residing in Corvallis, Ore.
W m. Jo[...]r Marion married Lenore Duane Thomas in 1957 and they
companies 40 miles south of Aberdeen, W as. were divorced in 1973.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]of 66 years with burial Oct. 8, 2000 in the W hitepine
W ashington, in time to attend the funeral of his mother. He C[...]in for Informant: Marilyn Jordan. Residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.
some time.[...]1, 2001 from Creutzfeldt-Jakob
intelligence came in the form of a telegram to Mrs. W illiam Diseas[...]who resides on a ranch a Born July 14, 1935 in Hutchinson, Kansas, he and his
few miles from tow[...]old. He graduated from high school there in 1953. After
family home shortly before the mother[...]to W ashington. It is learned that the live in Montana until his death.
father is now in or near Los Angeles, California. Beside the Marion served honorably in the U.S. Army from
father and a sister, Mrs. McEv[...]Charles Jordan in the sawmill industry for 38 years, retiring from[...]n, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday Products in November 1993.
May 9, 1884 - New Mines and Towns[...]Jordan was interested in all things in nature, birds, and animals.
Jerry Jordon was a[...]bers of the IOOF He was preceded in death by his father Joseph M. Jordan
organized in April 5, 1889.[...]W ash.; Paul (Patty) Jordan, Union city, Calif.; 10[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (783)[...]gs of copper ore. He had been married in Sandpoint to Mrs. Clara B. Bacon of Seattle. He
w[...]r he had not gone far when he The marriage in Sandpoint on Monday was the
discovered a ledge an[...]Volney Kagy of Thompson who is employed in the
W ed. Nov. 27, 1935 - front page col 3 - Old[...]age 75 died of complications at the McKeel in Sand point, Idaho.
nursing home November 25. Mr.[...]will remain in Thompson until Mr. Kagy gets settled in the
C. Jorgenson[...]an June 20, 1895 - C. Jorgenson is listed. in Thompson who regret to see them depart, but it ma[...]nly temporary as Mr. Kagy still owns his property in this
W ee Jue[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]f age and single; Kagy of Thompson arrived in Plains the first of the week
that he was boarding[...]rated to the and have taken up their abode in the Morgan house. They
United States in 1892 (8 years ) and is still an alien; that he[...]1917 Polk directory lists him as a home in Plains. It is reported that he is in a critical condition
clerk.[...]Volney died July 1910 with burial in Billings, Mt.
Volney B. & Clara B. (B[...]riday with Mr. Kagy for Hunter’s
residence lots in Riverside. h[...]by a sojourn at that resort. Mrs. Kagy remained in Plains to
Kagy, who has been a resident of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (784)[...]Kenneth Karp came here in 1950.

A. C. & Emma Kaiser[...]Janet Dec. 25, 1935; 3] Marguerite Oct
were born in New York. 13, 1937.
A. C., and Emma were married in 1894/1895. They had The Thompson Fal[...]ren and their birth dates, also noted that they
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]he states that he immigrated to the United
States in 1890 (9 years ago) and that he is a naturalized[...]he change partly on account of his daughter being in
Alma and George were divorced and she married[...]Frank Kane
Alma and girls moved to Butte, Mt., in 1918 F. F. Kazee
W hen her daughter, Opal and son-in-law Sy Boston, The Thompson Falls 191[...]boarding at the W ard Hotel.
acre, $10.00 a month in Trout Creek, Alma decided to move The San[...]lls Power company at
W hen her daughter and son-in-law returned to Butte to Thompson Falls, is visiting at the home of H. C. Howard. He
work in the re-opened mines, Alma sold her property and[...]ed profession as attorney. - Camas Signal.
in the building of her new home.
The Sanders Count[...]lma Kane of Trout
Creek. Mrs. Kane formerly lived in Butte.[...]large boats and
attended the Legislature sessions in Helena, Mt. one small one across the ferry both day and night.
Alma Kane was nominated in 1939-40 as President of the
W oman’s Club.[...]ows and free from snow and the delays in trains from the west is
Angie Francis Thompson.[...]lls, Mt. Friday - Thomas Keating has been in Murray for some time looking
March 7, 1913 - page[...]here Sunday after the firms’ interests in the Coeur d’Alene country.
from Missoula[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (785)[...]785

Falls was in town on Monday and left that night for Butte to Jack was mentioned in the notes of Isabell (Mathers)
attend the Grand L[...]Geo. W. Keely
folks having business in town this week. The Thomp[...]rs County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
place in the firm of Moore & Keating, simply a division of[...]d from W allace on Monday.
purchase no more goods in the name of the firm. Public The Sander[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs.
of apoplexy at the Rodgers Home in this city on Sunday July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local[...]ness man of that town, and we Cedar Rapids, Iowa, arrived here Tuesday to visit with his
are of th[...]bly locate here
means. He had no relatives living in this part of the country permanently.
and was buried in the new cemetery under the auspices of T[...]. Thurs.
the Knights of Pythias. (Thos was buried in the Missoula Aug. 16, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Mrs. W . H. Kegley
City Cemetery).[...]o the roll of to return Saturday to Iowa. Mr. Kegley will teach English in
membership of our social dancing club. Mr. Keating is the the Mason City high school this year.
best clog dancer in this part of the state. (Also see Kagley)
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]Falls, Mt. Friday
immigrated to the United States in 1860 (39 years ago) and Nov. 21, 1913 - page[...]cery
Raymond Joseph Keck died of a heart attack in his room department as clerk.
in the Black Bear Hotel 1968/69.[...]ork was slack, Art
Mrs. A. Bonner of Missoula, is in town, the guest of her would log off his l[...]Later he bought a junk yard in Missoula, but finding that
The W eekly M[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (786)[...]Audrey Keith
Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa and they had the following Audrey Ke[...]rly Clinton Keith was born Oct. 8, 1899 Missoula,
in western Montana. Mont., the son of I. E. Keith.
In 1947 with his 1944 or 1945 panel truck loaded dow[...]ll visit for a
their black labrador dog. Arriving in town Harvey was able couple of weeks with h[...]Keith
The family moved from Sanders County and in 2004 returned home Friday and is now employed at the U.S. forest
Virginia was residing in Seaside, Ore. service office.
Harvy died Feb. 8, 1982 in his home at W hitepine, Mt., The Thompson[...]at the age of 65 years with burial Feb. 13, 1982 in the at the Thompson State Bank.
W hitepi[...]nia died July 30, 2007 Seaside, Ore., with burial in spending the summer with his uncle Otto McQu[...]mother of Art apprentice at the Power City Garage.
Keister of trout Creek, passed away Monda[...]- Beverly Keith
Virginia was born Feb. 3, 1922 in New Auburn, W isc., to left yesterday for M[...]uena Geraldine (Davis) Bowers. After in the state university.
graduating from high school[...]Appointed
were married Sept. 20, 1940 at Dubuque, Iowa. They had To W est Point. - Beverly Kei[...]ill be a credit to
Ore. She was born Feb. 3, 1922 in New Auburn, W isc., the the Institution and to the District. In 20 years it may be
daughter of Oscar Rex and Buen[...]ictory.
A. Keister were married on Sept. 20, 1940 in Dubuque, IA. Beverly married Catherine[...]W hitepine area of Anaconda, Mt.
Oregon in June 1947.[...]- Beverly died Aug. 10, 1968 Butte, Mt.
in - law Lauren Conrady, W arrenton, Ore.; seven[...]lan President - Frank P. Keith
She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey; son[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (787)[...]Jan. 8, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. Keith’s Brother-in-law Dead. -
Pearl McQuesten/McQuestion was born[...]attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, C. L. Taylor who
The Thompson Falls 1905 P[...]the last five years had been a member of the real
in the Coleman house on the hill. Mr. Keith is the n[...]Thompson
intention to make final five year proof in support of her Falls, Mt. W ed. May 22, 1[...]was born ca 1924 Bozeman,
stopped off here early in the week to visit relatives returning Mont., to[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - A[...]ings, Mont.; white; 30 years of age born
visiting in Tacoma, stopped over in Thompson the latter part Bonneville, Arkansa[...]ens;
of last week on his way to Bearmouth. W hile in Thompson he had not been previous[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (788)[...]tana

Orville died Dec. 21, 2003 with burial in the Thompson ______________ & Ida (Weber) Keller
Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]2003, were: 1] Joseph b: April 1879 Iowa; 2] (Henry Yeager of
following a valiant battle with medical complications. Colo., Iowa); 3] Emma of W aumadee, W is; 4] Mary; 5]
Orville[...]arole Swisher Keith Charles born April 1862 Iowa.
would have celebrated 55 years of marriage on th[...]Mt. Thurs. Dec.
Orville was born Dec. 28, 1913 in W ashburn, N.D., to 15, 1966 page 3 col[...]mer old time resident of Thompson Falls, had died in
homesteaded for many years. Orville learned to be[...]of man,” working hard W eber and worked in the postoffice for a number of years
on various farms and ranches in the area. He was the oldest when he was the[...]She still has several nieces and other relatives in the area.
Kenneth, Neil, Bobby and Betty Jean.
Orville enlisted in the U.S. Army during W orld W ar II, A. N. Kellogg
serving our country in the Pacific Theatre. His interest in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]ods treating.
boss up Thompson River. In the early 60s, he landed the
mechanic position wi[...]o Martin V. Kellogg and Mary E. Harris.
expertise in the field challenged him daily. If you needed his[...]ically inclined, departed for his old home in Missouri. Mr. Kellogg is the
he liked to get you[...]sion of the marriage of her daughter Maud
brother-in-law and family Vance W arwick; and numerous Glenn to Mr. O. B. Kellogg who is at present in the employ
other relations in Montana, Utah, California, Texas, of[...]Plains. Shortly, after the
Orville was preceded in death by his son Doug; grandson wedding th[...]A celebration of Orville’s life will take place in Thompson Information from their marriage lic[...]59873. Co., Michigan; now residing in Thompson Falls, Mont; son
Sanders County Ledger[...]will be held Saturday, Mexico; now residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; daughter of
Sept. 11, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Thompson Falls City Cemetery James Glenn and Mattie Ke[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (789)[...]s county, passed away at 4 o’clock last evening in St.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]On W ednesday, while Mr. Kelley was engaged in
Missoula spent the past week in Thompson Falls, visiting shingling on the[...]lists him as a W illiam Odette and placed in the hospital here, but survived
jeweler.[...]Mr. Kelley was born in Kentucky in 1830 and at the time[...]who has been out prospecting all summer, is back in declared.
Thompson Falls and proposes[...]Stonewall” Jackson, and
timber his headquarters in the future. was by his s[...]He came to Thompson Falls in 1887, since which time he[...]near relative is a sister
of the Kelly place held in front of the court house yesterday living in California.
noon, the property was sold to John W[...]last Sunday. He was wounded by a machine gun in the right
leg the 27th of Sept. He is in Co. B, 164 Infantry, 91st. Div.
Darrel Ri[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
his parents were born in Virginia. (Census info). Nov. 1, 1907 - Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kelly and two sons
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompson arrived in Thompson last Friday to make this their home.
Fal[...]at present they are
single; that he was boarding in the hotel run by Rueben “camping out” in a tent near the Bedard residence until more
Ross;[...]909 - Mr. and Mrs. H. Kelly and family who
listed in the 1913 & 1915 Polk directories. (W hich was[...]dents of Thompson for about a year past,
compiled in 1914) departed on Saturday for a short visit in Missoula before
George died Jan. 14, 1914 Thom[...]# 983 notes that he was a widow, that he was born in June 2, 1911 - page 3 - Hugh Kelly, for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (790)[...]ly formerly resided Matthews, living in Cohagen, Mont., was dangerously ill
here and drov[...]puty Sheriff Kelly and formerly of this place, is in the June 2, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - M[...]Matthews. Her mother has been in poor health for some time[...]son Francis, stopped on their way to their home in San
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]give a benefit ball for the Kelly.
new Power City orchestra. The proceeds will go for the[...]The first dance will start off with four pieces in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]week vacation. During his absence, J. C. Kelly is in Leonard and Norma moved to Thompson Falls in the late
charge of the lumber company’s busines[...]iday Alice (married _____ Ross, (lives in Coeur d’Alene ID).
July 16, 1915 - front page c[...]n her way home from a trip through In the 1890 Veterans federal census, Missoula County[...]n Falls Patrick is #104-105 and notes that he was in
morning. Mrs. W right, however will remain for a[...]In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]single; that he immigrated to the United States in 1858 (41
received the first of the week that Mrs.[...]d clear.
county and mother of J. C. Kelly of this city, had been (Patrick could have died Feb. 21, 1909 with burial in the
appointed by Gov. S. V. Stuart as stat[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (791)[...]M axime Kelsey partner in M&W Repair in Bozeman for many years as well
The Sanders Coun[...]hompson as M&W GMC and Machine Shop in Three Forks. Frank
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 19, 191[...]and Kerin built a home and moved to Three Forks in the
Interest - Maxime Kelsey and Catherine Thornock of early ‘80's. H e was active in the community and the
Spokane, arrived in this city W ednesday. Miss Kelsey has Methodist Church.
accepted a position as waitress in the Union Cafe. He is survived by[...]He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Louis
(Edwards) 2] Harry 3] Dewey 4] Lester.[...]er, of Eugene, Ore.; and sisters and
They lived in Dorchester Neb.; W heeler, W ashington. brother-in-law, Fern and Dewey McDonald of Othello,
Joseph died in Jordan, Mt. W[...]daho and Lorene
Elizabeth, as Vera her daughter-in-law knew her name to Gaultier of Beaverton,[...]Memorials may be made to the charity of choice in
Anne died June 21, 1946 and was buried 1946 Tho[...]Mrs. Les Kemmerer, who enlisted in the air corps and went
Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]page 7 - S-Sgt and Mrs. D. C. McDonald of in California, his parents have advised us.
Felixsto[...]ly homestead on Prospect Creek He enlisted in the U.S. Army during W orld W ar I. Serving
near[...]nded school at Thompson Falls and joined the Navy in B, 116th Engineers of the Second Division.[...]h school where he was an engineman and in France and the Second Division suffered the greatest
studied diesel mechanics. W hile in the Navy he married losses of any American division, but was also the most
Kerin Johnson in 1956 whom he had dated in high school. decorated combat division of the war. Pvt. Kemmerer was
After four years in the service, he returned to Montana, involved in over half a dozen battles, including the battle at
attending Montana State University in Bozeman. He was a Chateau Theirry,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (792)[...]W ash; Mrs. Lorene Church, Ted, Ned and
position in the Argonne, during the late spring, summer and[...]my on Aug. 16, 1919. After Laura died in 1971, Harry married Kathryn Haase
Harry along wit[...]rnment Thompson Falls to make their home.
in the fall of 1988 to attend a ceremony commemorati[...]n: 1] Louis G. born Grand Noble of the IOOF in 1947.
Jan. 10, 1922; 2] Fern E. Jan. 11, 192_; 3][...]home. Funeral services were conducted Monday in
1935.[...]ith full
From there they moved to Jordon, Mt., in 1919/1920 military rites by John Robb VFW Post in the Fraternal
where they filed on a homestead of[...]Cemetery. - section 11 plot # 5.
Miles City Land Office, Jan 15, 1921 in Garfield County. Harry’s known sibli[...]relatives were M&M Fred Diefe, M&M Art
everything in their way.[...]Never Die - (it also has a picture of him in his uniform as a
where they farmed until 1941. (K[...]iginally young man.)
came here to work in a local dry goods store.) They then Ka[...]as a janitor at the buried May 20, 1993 in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson
courthouse. He was a carpenter and built many homes in the Falls, Mt. - section 11 plot # 5.
Thom[...]hryn Kemmerer - Plains - Kathryn Irma
blacked out in case of attack. He also assisted in the W illson Kemmerer, 98, died Tuesda[...]r two Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains. Visitation was to
years managing a store in southwestern Montana they have be W edne[...]m. at Coffelt - Bunch
lived here continuously and in their present home since Funeral Chapel in Plains. Funeral services were to be today
1955. T[...]20, at 1 p.m. at the Community
W hen settling in Thompson Falls, he became very active Congregational church in Thompson Falls, with the Rev.
in the John Robb Veterans of Foreign W ars Post. Aft[...]Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial was to follow in Fraternal
old jail was turned into the County Museum, Harry donated Cemetery in Thompson Falls, a memorial service was also to
hi[...]is., to
Laura died May 8, 1971 and was buried in the Fraternal Ferdinand and Nellie Haase. She resided in Thompson Falls
cemetery, Thompson Falls, M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (793)[...]d whatever
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nellie and kind of work he could find[...]a sister and brother - a guard at the dam in Thompson Falls during W orld W ar II,
in- law, Alice and Robert Lacy, Plains; two stepsons[...]n and
their wives, Louis (Beth Kemmerer) Junction City, Ore.; retired from being Bridge Foreman[...]ey) Othello, W ash.; time his daughter-in-law, Helen, ever saw him run was when
Esther Mund[...]at - grandchildren, and several Lester died in Sept. of 1967, Missoula, Mont, with burial in
great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, the Fraternal cemetery in Thompson Falls, Mt. - section 28
and a daughter - in -law, Alice W erner, Mesa, Ariz. plot # 11.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie; a son, Ver[...]art) Kemmerer librarian at the city’s library for thirty years.
Lester Kemmerer w[...]eth Faulkner, a family of three services in the Zion Cemetery, Cofax, N. Dak.
children: 1] Lo[...]n, January 26, 2007. Her good nature and interest in
and they had - 1] Ray Alton May 18, 1932 Benson,[...]at consisted of the following children: 1] City, Montana where her father was a meat cutter for
W[...]ther and the children would move to the homestead
in 1936.[...]en eastern Montana was going stayed in Miles City to work.
through a tremendous drought, farms were[...]re difficult for them, as it was for
beets, etc., in what was called in those days a ‘large truck’, most of their n[...]til she got there. The dances would last
stopping in Thompson Falls to visit their brother and sister[...]an the long drive across set up housekeeping in a cottonwood log home. The terrible
Montana.[...]o the dam to first son, Ray Alton, was born in 1932. By 1933 they were
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (794)[...]Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

back in Jordan where their second son, Charles Gail, was[...]and help run a pie shop. By 1936 as noted in this article - Sanders County Ledger, Thompson
th[...]is Kemmerer
family headed west where they settled in Thompson Falls. It was home for a short enlisted in the navy. Louis has been
was there that they built the family home and their third son, working in Denver, Colorado at the Remington Arms plant
Gary Mart was born in 1938. for th[...]hs.
Along with raising her family, Vera was the city librarian The newspaper made note of his engagement - The
in Thompson Falls and continued in that position even after Sanders County Ledg[...]. Lange of W alla W alla, W a.,
W hen she retired in 1972 she had worked at the library for cleve[...]W hitman College and a
W hen Clifford passed away in 1995 she moved to Helena to member of Alph[...]Pacific National Advertising Agency in Seattle. Mr.
Vera is survived by three sisters, Lucille Cole of Salem, Kemmerer was educated in Montana schools and since his
Ore., Montana Patri[...]n, Mont.; a brother, Pearl Mart, of Company in the Seattle plant.
Columbus, Mont.; son Charles K[...]ert and Brian Kemmerer of Pocatello, Idaho; in W alla W alla.
Craig Kemmerer of Idaho Falls, Ida[...]ral services were to be held at the Masonic Home, in Minn., the son of Lester Alton Kemmerer and[...]nderson Funeral Home was He enlisted in the Air Force in January, 1951 where he
entrusted with local arran[...],
forwarded to the Hanson - Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo 4245 Stratic W GAF. ( his service record is recorded in the
N.D., for graveside services in the Zion Cemetery, Cofax, N. Sanders County C[...]Corp. Kemmerer began his military career in January, 1951,
(Virgil Cooper); 2] Ted ca 1952; 3[...]; 4] Nia Jean. when he enlisted as a Private in the Regular Air Force. Prior
Fred Church was bo[...]the Thompson
March 2, 1967 Attend Funeral For Son-in-Law - Mr. and Falls High School.
Mrs.[...]they had attended funeral services for their son-in- Military Air Police School at Camp Gordon, Georgia. He is
law, Fred Church, 38, who was killed in a car-truck accident now serving as a Prison[...]of ca 1957; 3] Craig 1960.
the family home in Boise, and another daughter, Mrs. Virgil[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (795)[...]pard Air Force Base, Texas He served in W orld W ar II in the Marine Air Group as a
and was buried June , 1961 in the Fraternal cemetery, Master Sergea[...](Doc. re-enlisted and served in both the Reserves and
Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]n, Ray Leora and Bent were divorced in 1961. They had two
Alton, died suddenly that afte[...]ged.)
Ray Alton Kemmerer was born May 18, 1932 in Benson, Bent died July 11, 1984 San[...]ol graduating with the class of 1950. He enlisted in 1984 - Bent Kendall, 63, died July 11, in San Diego.
the US Air Force in January 1951. He was born in Salt Lake City February 12, 1921 to Dr.
He was married to Dori[...]three sons, Gil 6, Brian 4 He later lived in Thompson Falls and graduated from
and Craig 18 mo[...]Thompson Falls High School in 1939. After graduation, he
In addition to his wife, three sons, and a parents, he is joined the U.S. Marines and served in the Pacific during
survived by two brothers, Gail, who is attending MSU in W W II and Korea. Following the war, he was in the U.S.
Missoula and Gary, who is with his paren[...]Rick,
Smith and Mrs. Sophia Friel, maternal aunts in Thompson Anchorage; a daughter Julie Re[...]pson Falls and funeral Madden, Salt Lake City; and a brother, Richard Kendall,
arrangements are[...]Jan. 1951 and Services were held in Salt Lake City July 16.
eventually was assigned to the Military[...]The children were not listed in the 1936 school records:
The Sanders County Led[...]illiam Kendall.
Oct. 15, 1915 - page 3 - W e are in receipt of a letter from H. Sanders County In[...]in the town, with extensive floor space and consider[...]ater this building was called the Boondoggler’s
in the notes of Isabell (Mathers) Anderson.[...]He was a doctor and was listed as residing in Thompson
Jerry Kenaston Falls in March of 1939 when he operated on Algernon
Jerry[...]Charles died in Spokane, W as.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (796)[...]t the home; two sons, He taught school in Pablo from 1928 to 1937 and then
Richard, Spokane[...]Pablo stopped in town W ednesday enroute to W hitepine,[...]rin P. Kendall was born April 30, 1904 W illiams, Iowa and Bessie Fuller.
Co., Iowa to Oliver Kendall and Nellie M. Parker.[...]hen elected Sanders County treasurer and served
In 1905 he and his family moved to W ashington where for four years. In 1946 he was elected Sanders County
they settled in the Heartline and Almira area. s[...]until his
He attended high school at Almira and in 1923 moved to retirement in 1968.
Palouse, W ashington. He attended the Chene[...]l 4, 1968 page 4 col. 1 - Orin Kendall Seeks Term in
Late in August 1926 Orin arrived in Belknap, where he Legislature (paper has[...]dall, master
was to teach school. Having grown up in the open plains of the Montana State Gran[...]ent of schools and mayor of Thompson Falls has
In those days it was pretty well arranged who was to[...]ars. He
into the home, where money those days was in very short and his wife, Ivy, a former sc[...]Legislature. He was on the Thompson Falls City Council for
good home cooking. This was before ra[...]During his administration as mayor the new City Hall and
winter.[...]each way, daily. It was possible to catch a train in Belknap, Mr. Kendall was secretary of the Mo[...]for 26 years ___________, Montana County
home in less than two hours. W inter roads were practical[...]rs County treasurer
(Reeder), the primary teacher in the two-room school. and has held the p[...]lowing children: 1] Frances W illene, mayor in 1961.
‘Billy’ (#1W ally Graham; #2 Smith); 2][...]ch 16, From his service record of his time in the State Legislature
1935 in Polson, Mt. (Herbie Eldridge); 3] JoAnne[...]# 23; teacher; college graduate; born 1904 Iowa; Protestant
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Orin B. religion; arrived in Montana in 1926; began serving in the
Kendall of Belknap, Mt.; white; 23 years of a[...]Legislature at the age of 65 years.
W illiams, Iowa Co., Iowa to Oliver P. Kendall and Nellie Sanders[...]W itnesses: he starts as state representative in Montana’s Legislative
Bessie Reeder and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (797)[...]28, at an open house for four years. In 1946 he was elected Sanders County
conducted by their children in honor of the Kendall’s golden superintende[...]retirement in 1968.
The open houses were conducted at the Kendall home in Following his retirement, he was elected to the Montana
the afternoon and again in the evening following a family Legislature. He was on the Thompson Falls City Council for
dinner at the Masonic Temple served b[...]l 1972.
The Kendalls were married Dec. 28, 1927 in Missoula During his administration as mayor the new city hall and
during the Christmas vacation. Both were teaching in the library were constructed, a new sewe[...]new fire truck purchased.
Orin recalled in brief remarks to friends at the dinner, “W e[...]ounty Superintendents Ass.,
After a day or two in Missoula, we returned to W hitepine and past[...]irgil Insurance Association for 19 years. In his free time, he
Halls. enjoyed woodworking.
In addition to serving as a school teacher, Orin served as He was active in the Community Congregational Church.
Sanders Coun[...]ther four directors contributed funds from
active in the local and state Granges and in the Masonic and his own pocket, never repaid[...]opular column, “Looking Back” for the Ledger. In
mother, Mrs. Nellie Kendall, 95 of Princeton, Ind[...]lains, Mont. and was buried Friday August 6, 1982 in the W hen Kendall announced his retire[...]etery. Section 13 plot # 16. public life in January 1976, he issued the following
Sanders[...]er lost an election
elected official, died Sunday in the Clark Fork Valley in the county. I believe that it si better to retire[...]inisce the past half century as a teacher, county
in January 1976 not to seek re-election to a fifth t[...]preciated and I say,
He was born April 30,1904, in W illiams, Iowa, the son of ‘Thanks.’
Oliver and Nellie Kendall. In 1905 he and his family moved “My wife, Ivy, and I expect to remain in the community of
to W ashington, where they settled in the Heartline and Thompson Falls as lon[...]local papers, providing
He attended high school in Almira and in 1923 moved to Doc and Don will print the[...]adiness to tell a joke
prior to moving to Montana in 1926. He taught school at or interestin[...]p where he met his wife, Ivy, the primary teacher in publically and to serve as master of cerem[...]lispell and taught for one year. He taught school in Pablo Orin G. Kendall, Missoula; thre[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (798)[...]Thompson Falls, Montana

Alyce Gupton, Douglas City, Calif.; eight grandchildren;[...]eph A. Kernaghan,
Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls with who has been employ[...]iday
Ivy Agnes died Jan 14, 1992 and was buried in the April 28, 1905 - Professor Bruce[...]Clyde Kerr came to Thompson Falls in September 1949
Richard Kendall was the son of Ch[...]assistant superintendent. He was in charge as planing mill
His brother Bent W illiam[...]the Thompson Falls plant in Sept. 1949 as superintendent of[...]the planing mill and dry kilns. In July 1962, when Pack
Paul Keonig was born March[...]red its Bonners Ferry plant, he was transferred
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompson there as general manager and in March 1964 went to
Falls, (June 1) he stated that he was 34 years of age and Northwest Timber Co., in the same capacity.
single; that he was boarding in Rueben Ross’s hotel; that he
immigrated to the United States in 1886 and is a naturalized[...]Nesbitt Have Trip on a Raft - Parties in from the St. Regis
W eekly Montanian Sept 12, 1[...]ndall rapids, which men in a staunch boat have been known to
Independent,[...]k. The river is high and ;muddy and dangerous and in
that Hugh Kerkendall, who bargained for the Thomp[...]The number of logs which had been cut a season or two ago, to
Thompson Falls 191[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (799)[...]were out last season. reunion and were married in Oct. 22, 1983 Coeur d’Alene,
Senator Edward D[...]ion to drive them to one of his mills near in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Thompson and convert them[...]graveside services held Oct. 21, 2005 in the Thompson Falls[...]edger W ed. May 9, 1934 Thompson Falls City Cemetery. His son Pat Kestell,
Thompson Falls, Mt[...]Calvary Chapel of Los Alamos, will
Relief School in Missoula is again at her work. of[...]Jerry was born April 16, 1930 in Spokane, W ash., to Peter
Jerry &[...]as born April 16, 1930 Spokane, High School in 1947, and served four years in the U.S Navy
W a. to Peter Kestell and Bonna B. P[...]; Laboratory from 1969 until his retirement in 1990. Jerry
2] Vikki; 3] Ken; 4] Pat; 5] Laura Le[...]Sept. 15, 1932 W hite He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of
Sulphur Spr[...]Kestell
1951 W ed - Local boys visit Resort Spot in Mexico - Three of Albuquerque, Pat Kestell o[...]nd Jim Freed, all stationed on ships Cathedral City, Calif., and Marvin Ronning, Providence
in the San Diego area, met in San Diego and took a week R.I.; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
end liberty in Tijuana, Mexico. A memorial service was held in Los Alamos May 27.
Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]ter James & Bonna Byrd (Pearsall) Kestell
Kestell in Korea.[...]hel ‘Jiggs’ died March 2, 2001 with inurnment in the W isc., to George Kestell and Ferdinan[...]s Cemetery. Catholic Priest in Plains, Mt. W itnesses were: James H.
Ethel ‘[...]Bonna Byrd Pearsall was born 1901 Clarion, Iowa to John
Olsen.[...]ll and Ada Dell Hollenbeck.
She attended school in W hite Sulphur Springs, moving The Thom[...]ne operator, boarding with W illiam Moser.
school in 1950. She married James Ronning Sept. 1, 1954[...]ked as a butcher for Macho’s meat market, later
in Fort Benton and had two sons born to them, Michae[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
lived in Missoula, Darby and Hamilton, as well as Halfway,[...]- Relief
Ore., before moving to Colville, W ash., in 1972. In Colville Board Resigns - Mrs. Bonna Kest[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (800)[...]Mrs. Kestle has the rating of
senior stenographer in the civil service.[...]Floyd W inn of Thompson Falls, has enlisted in the U. S.
transfer from Missoula to Portland in mid-October Army. He chose the Europe[...]Thompson Falls on the
old Cabinet National Forest in 1921. She attended[...]Kimball and they had the
She has been employed in the Northern region of the following chil[...]Forest Service Emergency Guayule project. In 1921 she married Edward J. Dubia in Thompson Falls.
Nearly 150 co-workers and frien[...]s. Kestell His obituary states that he lived in Clarks Fork since 1919
at a farewell luncheon in Missoula W ednesday of last week. and Mabel’s[...]ved there almost 30
Bonna died 1976 with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery, years.
Thompson Fall[...]day
Reuben F. Kidder joined the American Legion in with burial in the Clark Fork cemetery, Clarks Fork, Idaho
Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1920 and remained a member until At her[...]at Pony, Mt.
1022: his card noted that he resided in Thompson and was a (see Ed Dubia)
laborer.[...]During W orld W ar II he served in the Army as a cook.
Sanders County Independent[...]ls, Mt. Slim died Nov. 5, 1968 with burial in the Pinecrest
W ed. June 20, 1934 - Mrs. Karl Kilgass and daughter Memorial Park in Sandpoint, Idaho
Nancy Blanche have joined[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (801)[...]ill relinquish
County, W isc., to Jacob King (dec in 1913) and Kathrine cheap for cash. - Lew[...]ornson Dec. 1, 1911 at that time stating he lived in employed at the power camp.
Thompson F[...]for creek, has moved his family to this city and rented the
W hitepine, where he has taken up[...]a Dillon of St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 25, 1913 in June 16, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Lo[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs.
(Their marriage is recorded in the Sanders County Sept. 1, 1916[...]oyed at the power camp for some months, has moved
in the parlors of the W ard hotel Saturday evening w[...]the making of one of the very best ranches in that section
Missouri. Miss Dillon and Mr. King w[...]it, Mr. King is sure of a fine ranch.
schoolmates in a small town near Chicago and
correspondence has[...]ndent - Thompson Falls -
time they were traveling in double harness” resulting in the Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started t[...]ferry was cut loose by John Ingram, W . J. Fennell and John
T[...]le and alfalfa; 12 acres cleared; four cable in drawing out cased the ferryboat to nearly swamp.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (802)[...]W m. Fisher, Peter McDermott and J. Donant jumped in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]d followed the ferryboat and clung to
it, hanging in the water while passing over the falls. Shuck[...]E. Kinney and Fannie Golden.
pants getting caught in the rigging, he had to kick them off The[...]before he could get on, losing $180, which he had in his July 4, 1913 - front page col 4 - N[...]ore, but was Norby, who has been in charge of the Big Blackfoot Lumber
drowned. Just[...]side up. Rankin are soon to be united in marriage and will make this
Belknap had been tele[...]Information from their marriage license # 2822 in the
John Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight and passengers are Missoula C[...]ouse, Missoula, Mt. - Thomas E.
being transferred in good shape by small boats and loaded Kin[...]ney, local representative of the
January 19, 1895 in Thompson Falls, a son to Mr. and Mrs. A.[...]most popular young ladies, were united in marriage in
The W eekly Montanian June 1, 1895 page 3 - H.[...]re W ednesday
Kingsbury left Monday for Kalispell in view of finding a job evening and are settled in their fine new home on Capital
suitable to his pr[...]nkin and Thomas Kinney were
Kingsbury is to leave in a few weeks for Leonia, Idaho, married[...]“No prettier marriage has ever been celebrated in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (803)[...]803

Missoula. The ceremony was performed in the great open cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
y[...]e Rankin home, at an hour when the
sun was so low in the west that its rays, coming dimly[...]W hite ribbons strung between the trees In the 1880 federal census District 2, Johnson Co.,[...]laborer.
background. Back among the trees in the yard were chairs The W orld W ar I d[...]de and groom. Elbert Kirby residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 37 year of
“After the ce[...]Ida M.
with a profusion of sweet peas and smilax. In the dining
room where refreshments were served, a[...]n attempt at the spelling)
presents of silver and cut glass were displayed in an upper James married Mary E. Leffler and[...]Kinney, James and Mary E. were enumerated in the 1880 federal
of this city, arrived here from Missoula on No. 41 Saturday[...]te Kerby 36 years, NC, father and mother born in NC; Mary E.
Rankin, state suffragist leader, arrived here from Missoula 30 years born Tenn, parents born in NC; 1] John A 10 years;
Monday noon, to speak at[...]F. 4
(Jeanette P. Rankin died May 18, 1973 burial in the years; 5] Charles Elbert 2 years; 6] Bessey G. 1 month all
Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt.) born in Tenn. James is listed as a farmer.
The Sanders[...]Information from their marriage license # 710 in the
During her absences, E. S. Dodds and family w[...]other, Mrs. J. Ranklin Clarence E. W halen.
in Missoula. The new arrival in the Kinney home will be Marie Lippelt w[...]James Monroe Kirby was born in Lenoir county, North
Grace Kinney died 1954 with burial in the Missoula City Caroline, Dec. 31, 1843. He joined t[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (804)[...], Montana

was about 17 years of age and served in Company B 2nd The Sanders County Ledg[...]lk directory lists John as
found himself fighting in the ranks of the Union Army. He moving to W hite pine, Mt.
was never in any severe battles and was never wounded.[...]ruit grower.
After the war he moved to Tennessee. In the course _____ The Sanders County Ledg[...]page 3 - John A. Kirby, who owns a fine
born, all in Tennessee. His wife died in that state, after ranch across the river fro[...]rvallis, Ore. (Home and John Kirby Drowned in Clark’s Fork. - (first paragraph
Economics).[...]his brother-in-law, Johnny Kirby were attempting to string a[...]esidence of his father John A. Kirby. The farmers in the[...]e lines. They were using a boat. W here they were
City,Tenn. to James Monroe Kirby and Mary E. Leffler.[...]string the telephone line across the river was
In the 1880 federal census he is enumerated with his[...]abert residence.
parents and brothers and sisters in District 2, Johnson, It is reported tha[...]ide of it.
John and Matilda Tuttle were married in 1899 and they She immediately rushed to t[...]Friday Matilda Kirby. He was a young man in his prime. His father
March 24, 1905 - John Kirby[...]n employed for years by the N.P. Railway Co., and in
his boom across the Clark’s Fork river at Tusco[...]eaves a sister Mrs.
of the Blue Slide country was in town on W ednesday. Paul Yates of Plai[...]Mrs. Boneline of Hot Springs, SD arrived In our own behalf and in behalf of the family we offer our
here on[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (805)[...]he resident, were held at the LDS Chapel in Thompson Falls
Baker boys are cousins of Johnny K[...]He died at his daughter’s home in Columbia Falls
John A. died Sept 18, 1941 with burial Sept 20, 1941 in December 29, 1992.
the W hitepine cemetery,[...]He was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Thompson Falls. He and
Sanders County Independe[...]ituary - John A. Kirby He was preceded in death by a son, Jim Kirby.
Thompson Falls Pioneer[...]e early settlers of Jennie Parson, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Linda Hogan,
Thompson Falls, died Thursday, September 18 in a Columbia Falls; ten grandchildren[...]was 69 years old. child.
Mr. Kirby was born in Mountain City, Tenn., January 4, Arrangements were unde[...]on of the Columbia
1872. He married Tillie Tuttle in 1899, coming to Funeral Home of Colu[...]e died Jan. 29, 2007 St. George, Utah with burial in
employed by the Northern Pacific railroad, and fo[...], 78, ‘left this life on Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, in St.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Marion; two[...]ers, Mrs. Julia was born April 27, 1928, in Logansport, Ind. to Otto and
Jamphear and Mrs. Al[...]Pall bearers were: Howard Larsen, Even in poor health for many years, her kindness and love[...]ved her! She
Larson and Phil Johnston. Burial was in the W hitepine had a great love for her c[...]he had little, she
Tillie died 1951 with burial in the W hitepine cemetery, gave willingly, and[...]caring person who found joy and courage in her family and
M arion A. & Alice Constance[...]v. 24, 1919 She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion; son,
(1920)Thompson[...]irth as Nov. 23, 1919). Paul and Lloyd; son-in-law, Ralph Hogan; and grandson,
Marion married[...]d Linda
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders and Clay Cook; granddaughters,[...]home, but will be greatly missed by all!
age born in Indiana to Ottis Grantham and Sophia Gaumer - Funeral services for Alice were held Feb. 1 in St. George,
neither had been previously ma[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (806)[...]s, for the
Thompson Falls, Mt. - W . A. Kirby was in town Monday. rescue. All the mules but three were drowned. The pack
Mr. Kirby has been in the forest all summer. mules[...]John Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight and passengers are
Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the being transferred in good shape by small boats and loaded
High School[...]84 - The Coeur D’Alene Mines - Hugh
will summer in Greeley, Colorado, renewing acquaintance[...]and the old owners have taken charge and will put in a steel[...]river with Falls trail as soon as the trail is in condition.
eleven mules, two horses, heavily pack[...]- (26 years ago items) - Saves Playmate
ferry was cut loose by John Ingram, W . J. Fennell and John[...]boat, the end of the across Goat Creek.
cable in drawing out caused the ferryboat to nearly swamp.[...]W m. Fisher, Peter McDermott and J. Donant jumped in the but, true to the traditions of kids,[...]eaded for. The outcome of their daring play ended in near
and struck for the shore, but was drowned be[...]to his doom, all except 8 - year old
it, hanging in the water while passing over the falls. Shuck[...]shore and safety at the risk of his own life in the icy water.
McDermott got back to the ferryboat. Fisher also, but his
pants getting caught in the rigging, he had to kick them off[...]before he could get on, losing $180, which he had in his James L. Kirkham. was born about 19[...]Information from their marriage license in the Sanders
jumped on a rock and swam asho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (807)[...]usly married - married Lolo I. homesteaded in Pomeroy, W ash. In 1915. Anna and Edward
Dodge of Trout Creek, Mt.;[...]miji, Klavano were married Aug. 12, 1934 in Colfax, W ash.
Minn., to Fred Elliott and Grace S[...]John greatest love was her family. In 1983, she moved to
Jorgensen.[...]1, 1922 Bemiji, Minn., to Anna is preceded in death by her husband, Edward; a
Fred Elliott and[...]ix grandchildren; Ken
From the Christian Church in Libby, Mont. - Lola Irene Bertand (and wi[...]and, Jeff) of Livoinia, Mich., Ronnie Kazmierczak
in Bemidji, Minnesota and died at her home in Libby, (and wife, Sandra) of Thompson[...]rjorie Olson and Mrs. Montana Vaught, place in Pomeroy, W ash.
both of Thompson Falls, and Mrs.[...]on Falls, Mt. was buried Nov. 2nd City Cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt.
Friday Feb. 2, 1906[...]Lila Kleidosty died Sept. 1971 Spring Valley, Ca.
City on Monday.[...]Monday to accept a position as stenographer in the local
M ike Kistner[...]. W. Kline
2004 at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She was W eekly Montanian Aug 29, 1895 - H. W . Kline, the
born Sept. 18, 1910 in W alla W alla, W ash., the daughter of efficient road boss of the prospect mining district was in the
James and Dora (Renn) Christensen. Her parents city during the week.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (808)[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs. May preceded W alt in death, but W alt is survived by his wife of
21, 1[...]65 years, his son, Steven W . Klug, his son- in-law, Richard
father of Mrs. W . C. (Alberta) Kloc[...]children, Jan W eimer,
evening at the family home in Great Falls. In addition to W endy Bright and Lori Buss, a[...]ount Memorial
many times when the Klocklers lived in Thompson Falls. Park.
They now live in Helena.
(If W allace born May 22, 1904 died Jan[...]Carl Knabe and Dorothea Strom. Henry died
burial in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, W a.[...]Dorothy and Bernhard.
W alt was born June 3, 1921 in Thompson Falls, Montana to Dick married[...]Information from their marriage license # 1939 in the Lake
W alter graduated from the University[...]Richard Henry Knabe of
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in Dixon, Mont.; born Plentywood, Mont., to[...]t been
Benning, Georgia as a commissioned officer in 1944. He previously married - married t[...]tius, Mont to Lee Francis
a real estate appraiser in 1950, working for J. L. Cooper Co., Liberty (de[...]elson McQueen and Florence
Residential Appraisers in 1953, then V.P. in 1954 and Pres. Liberty.
in 1955, receiving the SRA designation in 1957, the MAI Lorena Maria Liberty was born ca 1925 St. Ignatius, Mt.,
designation in 1962 and the SREA designation in 1963. He to Lee Francis Liberty and Flore[...]Lorena married a second time to ____ Kiski and in 1978
chapter of the American Right of W ay Assn. in 1959. they resided in Jefferson Cityin the Army as a Private First Class in the
Community College. He was a fee appraiser for[...]Burke, Idaho have been advised of the death in battle against
was an avid fisherman and hunter,[...]their daughter
Beulah were also actively engaged in round and square Betty. Our hea[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (809)[...]e past two and one half years Mr. Knauss has been in
Herman J. Knaus[...]store conducts a hotel and other enterprises in that city.
man and clerk for the Thompson Falls Mercantile[...]Falls, Mt. - Former Residents Visits City - The hearty
Oct. 24, 1913 - page 3 - J. H. Knauss, in charge of the greeting given Mr. and[...]antile Utah, by their many friends in Thompson Falls, on their
company has rented the G[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday lived in the memories of the Thompson Falls people, though
March 27, 1914 - page 3 - Herman Knauss, in charge of the nine years have passed si[...]more familiarly known to us as Herman, was in charge of the
company, left Saturday for a ten da[...]f the Thompson Falls Mercantile Co.,
and brothers in Ogden, Utah.[...]iday route, and prolonging their stay in Spokane, at the home of
Aug. 6, 1915 - front page[...]ter visiting
W hile America claims neutrality and in a sense, is not here, Missoula and Bu[...]and that which seemingly belongs to the of City Recorder in his home town. Here’s wishing them a
eastern hemisphere is in reality affecting the entire world. safe j[...]n at one time was the Land Agent for ACM at Trout
in May. Mr. Marion, as a boy, lived in Missoula, where he is Creek when they were[...]911 Mt., to
they now reside. Fred Marion enlisted in the Princess George B. Kneedler and[...]Aug. 8, 1934 - Local Happenings - Roland
wounded in the second battle of Yores when on May 8 the[...]nly 150 to answer “present” at the roll call. In a letter to his
mother he assures her that he wil[...]s born Oct. 28, 1924.
enough when one’s head is in good shape.” Mr. Marion was Bud ma[...]Ks.
afterwards sent to Brondesbury Park hospital in London, Bud had been the informant[...]60 years, burial was April 26, 1997 in the W hitepine
hardware clerk for the Thompson Fa[...]Bud and his wife Norma and daughter Debby lived in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (810)[...]the Republican party in the person of J. E. Knott. Mr. Knott
He was a 5[...]rs county for
and his wife Norma were very active in Eastern Star and 18 years and is perso[...]f the lands and
Rainbow Girls. Norma preceded him in death in 1997. valuations in it. He has a wide experience and commands the
In addition to his daughter, Debby Kneeskern Dammel[...]ss dealings with him.
great grandchildren; sister-in-law Janice Flanigan; brothers The Sanders[...]take place at W hitepine Cemetery at a later in Butte. He was place on the lumber, logs and coal[...]other at the A. Mitchell Albert was in a picture taken Jan/June July 14, 1903.
residence[...]orer.
Oris P. Knight joined the American Legion in 1920 and The 1911 Thompson Falls Pol[...]Thompson, Mt. both of this city, were married in Spokane Monday.
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula County, Thompso[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday conduct the place in the future.
March 3, 1905 - Dr. Leo Knofp, former[...]Knowles, formerly of this place, to
He left here in 1900 for Texas only to leave there and settle[...]Major had received a special invitation. This was
in Dublin, Idaho.[...]an and surgeon. It is Albert was not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
the doctor’s intention to open a suite of offices in the rear of directory.
H. W . Gates new drug store. Albert served in the Army in France.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (811)[...]married Obe Toole, both of Thompson Falls, Mt. in their The Sanders County Independent[...]Entwistle, Alberta Canada. CCC camp in which he is enlisted will stay in Yellowstone[...]W ater Bill” is also employed in the same camp.
Clarence ‘Swiftwater Bill’ E[...]ws and was fined
back. That first winter he spent in Plains working for Col. $225.
McGowan feedi[...]or the past Two other arrests were made in connection with this case,
several months, came u[...]mpson Falls noted that Clarence trial is in progress at this writing.
helped to build the Black Bear in 1906. Clarence Edward died of heart trouble Feb. 22, 1952
In 1908 he was one of the laborers working on the[...]eresting spoken of often as best fisherman in this country and a noted
article on Clarence Euge[...]W ater hunter, died Friday, February 22, in Thompson Falls.
Bill” and how he caught 7 char[...]e Bill knock Moore officiating. Burial was in the Masonic - IOOF
out drops to help him sleep the day away. cemetery in the Polley plot in Thompson Falls. Shrider
(From today’s Missoul[...]gan left Missoula mortuary of Plains was in charge of arrangements.
today after treating his[...]Marsh Lake, W isconsin, Feb.
Clarence was asked in an interview by Loren Fessler where 22, 187[...]re were four Minn. He came to western Montana in June 1894 and
of us and only two logs left when I told the Frenchman to worked in Plains, Eddy, Belknap, W hitepine, Heron and
swin[...]a half mile. I tried to paddle into the cousins in Sandpoint, Idaho, and Missoula, Montana.
shore wi[...]ce E. Knowles W ill of 1948 lists Anna C. W halen
in by catching on to the log with a pike pole. W e got in his Perry as his heir.
boat and went back up[...]John F. ‘Jack’ Knowles was born in 1842 Boston,
This happened about three or four weeks after I came to Massachusetts.
W eeksville in 1897 or 1898. Clarence was working as a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (812)[...].
Elizabeth Matilda Polley born Oct. 20, 1858 in W isc. to He leaves three sons, Clarence Eu[...]s. living here, and Elbert W . living in Sandpoint.
They arrived in Thompson Falls in 1902. Of the occurrence t[...]as the
Elizabeth died Dec. 1902 and is buried in the Fraternal following. “An unknown man collapsed on the steps as he
Cemetery in Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 17 lot # 24).[...]ruff of the emergency hospital soon after.
served in the Third W isconsin Infantry during the rebellio[...]ome at Columbia Falls. Knowles and a clipping in reference to pensions that he is a
Ill health mak[...]s out. He wore an insignia
the home of his father-in-law W . C. Polley. of the Mas[...]les Sr. went to Belknap for a short his wife in W ild Rose cemetery that afternoon.
visit.[...]09 Polk directory lists John F. a member in good standing. The remaining and younger son
Know[...]is reported to be in Denver, but all communications failed to
The T[...]Mr. Knowles was born in the city of Boston in 1842 and
The Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory lists him as a later in life came west to Minnesota where he married Miss[...]Matilda Polley. He came to Thompson Falls in August, 1902
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]e was a
October 9, 1914 - Jack Knowles Drops Dead in Spokane member of the G.A.R., veteran[...]s 72 years old and leaves many relatives here and in
death on the steps of the postoffice at Spokane W[...]terson yesterday, Jack was buried in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson
requestin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (813)[...]d school. His brother Albert is also in the army in France, but no
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]l near the depot. He had been at the home city.
of his uncle A. E. Polley.[...]rtin.
was about time to throw up the job and come in for the
winter.[...]and State Game
Hennessey and Earl Hartman of this city, have received W arden Ives entered the leased property of W ilfred Knox
appointments in the forest service. They will be assigned to[...]nd entered one of his sheds, and
various lookouts in this region to watch for forest fires. fou[...]violation and he was fined $25.00. Knox in turn swore out
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 2, 1918 - fr[...]advised
following: John W illiam Knowles residing in Thompson Mendenhall to plead not guil[...]ded Mendenhall,
for the Forest Service. He served in the Army in the 20th while Harold Dean represented the prosecution. The J. P.
Engineers overseas in France. trial[...]orney Dean and Asst. U.
John died January 1919 in France during W orld W ar I. S. Att. Alle[...]0 and cost, but the
Falls Man Believed to Be Dead in France - Enlisted in government attorneys immediately appe[...]A letter written him by W . A. Darling of this city has been to Christ Knudson and Molly Almberg.
r[...]s - by Jay Simons - Norm
John Knowles was born in Aitkin, Minnesota thirty one Knudson was[...]ides the Depression, there was a severe
succeeded in getting into the forestry regiment and went[...]and cattle - you couldn’t get
across the ocean in the 20th Engineers.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (814)[...]came home with his bride. They were married in Missoula.
baseball. W e weren’t starving on the farm. W e lived in Emily Jeannette Kampf was born August 4, 1915
Plentywood, Montana, a town of 1,000 people. In 1936, we Medicine Hat, Canada to Samuel K[...]wing children: 1] Sharon.
for neighbors. I worked in Thompson Falls for the Civilian Sanders C[...]hing and Funeral services were held Tuesday in Poplar for Chris
food and I came home a couple or[...]a month.” Knudson, who died Saturday in the Poplar hospital.
By 1939 or 1940, Norm said[...]their father and grandfather. Norman
year. Then, in February, 1941, before the war started, he[...]is. Emily died June 3, 1986 with burial in the Fraternal
“They discharged me because I had[...]y friends were gone. The
first year, I learned to cut meat for Safeway in Havre, H. J. Ko[...]rm entered the service March 4, 1941 while living in John married Barbara Baranek in 1904 Chicago, Ill. No
Thompson Falls, Mt. He served in the Army in the 148th children were born to this ma[...]e first The ships passenger list held in Ellis Island, N. Y. -
draftee from Sanders County in 1940 with the number 158) Barbara came ov[...]rs; she was from
Norm had worked for Vern Sloan in the late 1930's in his Hungary, Slovak - residence; CJO. KJ.NOZ - she arrived
sawmill in Dixon, Mt. and then later when Vern bought[...]he Neckar Liner, which sailed out of
another mill in Thompson Falls, Norm joined them living in Bremen, Germany. (Found on page 0514 line 1[...]her W ill Jan 21,
medical discharge. Norman went in the army shortly after 1925 leaving her estate to John.
Pearl Harbor. He saw considerable service in Australia and The Sanders County Independ[...]f Sanders county’s most
threatened. He was also in the European W ar theater. He prosperous[...]ason of his selling. The ranch is one of the best in the
Information from their marriage license # 4[...]for no other reason would the Keoglers have sold
in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - N[...]town for the winter. W hile the
Knudson residing in Trout Creek, Mont.; white; 27 years of comm[...]the community.
married to Emily J. Birr residing in Havre, Montana; white; Mr. Farmer w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (815)[...]toiditis. Employment office and resided in Thompson Falls.
Stephen Koegler sr., returned Tue[...]. following: Gust Kohlic (?) Residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
Howard has a wife and small[...]mpson Kohlic, Everett, W ash; short in height; medium build; brown
Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan.[...]mpson Falls, will go to
with burial June 20, 1942 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Butte Oct 23 to take physical ex[...], Mt.) 63 years, with burial Feb. 15th in the City Cemetery,
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]was Adell).
a.m. Tuesday, June 16th, at her home in Thompson Falls
after a lingering illness. She had[...]Joseph & Emma Komberec
Luke’s Hospital in Spokane where she underwent Jo[...]Joe married Emma in 1929 Dickinson, N.D. and they had
Mrs. Koegler was born in the year 1885 at Vienna, the followin[...]n April 4, 1906, New Hardee,
to the United States in 1902 and in 1904 in Chicago married ND.
John Koegler. There were[...]ge. Joe died Nov. 24, 1955 with burial in the Conrad
Mr. and Mrs. Koegler came to Thompson Falls in 1922 cemetery, Kalispell, Mt.
where they engaged in ranching and dairying, and have Emma died April 19, 1960 Kalispell, Mt. with burial in the
resided here ever since.[...]Mt. Thurs.
of Thompson Falls and another brother in Europe; one April 21, 1960 page 2 col 2 - Former Resident Dies in
sister, Mrs. Mary Stasek of Owen, W is., also by[...]Thompson Falls, died at her home Tuesday in Kalispell.
have been living at the Koegler home.[...], and came to the
Funeral services will be held in Missoula this coming flathead valley 18 y[...]church, and burial Komberec at Dickinson, N.D. in 1929. He died in November
will take place in that city. 1955.
Mrs. K[...]the Flathead from Thompson Falls. W hile
friends in this community.[...]was
Koegler and resided with them on their ranch in 1942. celebrated Friday morning from St[...]Friday morning in the Conrad Memorial Cemetery with[...]as
Arthur E. Koenen joined the American Legion in pallbearers.
Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1959 remaining with the Emma K[...]th the N.D. She was married to Joseph Komberec in 1929 at
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (816)[...]inson, N.D., and with her husband came to Montana in served as a board member of the Missoula S[...]ears playing bridge,
Mrs. Komberec was preceded in death by her husband, bowling and spoil[...]and
Joseph Komberec on Nov. 26, 1955, her mother in 1954 and great-grandchildren.
her father in 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Koontz
Surviving Mrs. Komberec are one daughter, Darlene in 1989; her mother and father W inifred and Elizabeth; and
Komberec at the family home in Kalispell; two brothers, her sister, Iren[...]arr of Hot Springs, Jennifer
Mrs. Komberec died in Kalispell Tuesday, April 19, at the Morgan (D[...]be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Garden City
The W eekly Montanian Feb. 9, 1895 page 3 - Mr., Funeral Home in Missoula. A luncheon will follow the
Koontz, the champion hunter, has moved out to his ranch in services.
new Leadville where he is interested in several rich leads of
galena.[...](McCain) (W a).
Henry died 1923 with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Edward died May[...]1 month, 25 days, burial of ashes March 10, 1990 in McLean (McCain).
the W hitepine Cemetery, W[...]Funeral services were held Nov. 14 in Chapel of the Valley,
Stella died April 20, 200[...]with memorial Thornhill Valley Funeral Home in Spokane for Ray Kortte,
services in Missoula on April 22, 2006.[...]T.W . Garrison and Ivan Gros. Interment was in the Pines
April 22 2006 - Missousla - Estella Rose Koontz of Cemetery in Opportunity.
Missoula, formerly of Thompson Falls, passed away Mr. Kortte had lived in Spokane 46 years and operated a
Thursday, April 2[...]the Clark Fork Valley Hospital grocery store in the valley. He was an honorary and life
in Plains. She was 82 years young.[...]of Commerce and
Estella was born Jan. 7, 1924, in Missoula, the daughter of had served as its president in 1947 and 1948. He was a
W inifred and Elizabeth M[...]the Spokane Valley Rotary, a member of
homestead in W hitepine along with her sister Irene and[...]valedictorian of her class. She was a track star in Survivors include the wife, Helen, of the hom[...]son, Thompson Falls and Mrs. Bert
Sept. 14, 1945, in W hitepine. She taught school in Belknap, Glidden, Sacramento, Calif.
was the Thompson Falls city clerk for many years and
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (817)[...]York of Plains will take Miss Krier’s place in the clerk and[...]H. H. Youell, who has been third 24, 1949 in the St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]homesteaded in the Camas Prairie vicinity where the family[...]10, Dwight Mercantile company at Perma. In 1920 she started
1884 - front page col 5 - Capt.[...]ng a post as a deputy under
with Shannon, putting in sluices at the junction of Brans Mrs. A. G[...]treasurer.
gulch with Prospect creek. Kratzer is in town for sluice Since then she had served as a deputy in the Sanders
boxes. The two claims will be worked[...]her formal education in Butte schools. She was employed at[...]oncern at Boulder before coming to Sanders County in
Cecilia Krier was born Sept. 16, 1886 Comet to A[...]edger Thompson Falls, Mt. Rose at Camas Prairie, another sister, Mrs. George W att,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (818)[...]il the
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Miss Edith Krier was in Missoula horse could get his dried tongue back in his mouth. They
over Saturday and Sunday.[...]what might have happened the Kruger. The officer in
Sept. 6, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Dr. Kromer, eyesight charge found in his cabin (later the Gable place) and under
specialist of Helena, will be at the W ard hotel in Thompson his pillow a bill fold with $5.00 in it and a 44 caliber pistol.
Falls on Saturday, Se[...]lace between two apple trees. They dug but
moving in soon.[...]s starting the fire and putting it in.
10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18 in block 11. Consideration Kruger’s body was never found or anyone arrested in the
$1.[...]rmany and showed up found a watery grave in the Clark’s Fork river. It is needless
around T[...]not served.
credited with 5 years squatters right in 1903, the same time The Missoulian, Missoul[...]Joe
up Ross patent to part of sec. 20. Ross moved in on the McGinnis and Ed Kratzer were in from the antimonys this
Kruger place soon after K[...]Spokane Monday to accept a position as clerk in the grocery
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (819)[...]Kunes is home again after an absence
cables swung in such a manner as to knock him off his feet,[...]uring which he enjoyed a visit with his
resulting in the fall.[...]ty despite the weight of years and expects to put in
skull, his nose smashed in and one arm broken. It is a the remaini[...], 1907 - H. W . Kunes, the veteran prospector was in
Sept. 11, 1914 - page 3 - W illiam Kuite, who fel[...]ption paper for a former Prospect miner,
confined in St. Luke’s hospital for the past few weeks is now who will in all probability loose the sight of one or both ey[...]hospital in Spokane.
Veanna (Previs) Kumpu[...]- page 3 - H. W . Kunes the old time
Veann was in the 1927 Thompson Falls high school prospector came in from Prospect creek Saturday and has
graduation c[...]spent the week visiting in town.
See Steve Previs.[...].); 2] May 10, 1912 - front page - Fire in Daisy Gulch Burns
W illiam Jan. 19, 1820 - June 2[...]trong fire is supposed to have originated in the bunk house close
(rumored to be adopted) June[...]r. Kunes
most promising silver and lead claim was in town on has been in feeble health for some time, but has not b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (820)[...]nolds. Family information noted that she was born in a
page 2 col 5 - Thompson Falls News - Thompson F[...]y Kunes, who has been a resident that time.
in and about Thompson Falls since 1881, is ill at th[...]George was listed in the Thompson Falls 1905 Polk
Hezekiah Kunes die[...]W . Kunes, an Craiger ranch and has been in town for the last week.
old man who has been prospecting in this part of the country The Sanders County[...]ay by the arrival of a baby boy.
to have a sister in Idaho but no trace of her can be found. He Th[...]the auspices of the IOOF Alma was living in Sandpoint, Id., Oct. 1908 when she
lodge.[...]40.
Angel La Cas-e spent the week end at her home in Missoula. George died in 1941 W ashington.[...]International Order of Nodoway, Adams Co., Iowa to Thomas Jefferson Lacock
Odd Fellows of Thompso[...]Carbon Co., Mt. with burial in the Hinsdale, Valley Co.
Sanders County Ledger[...]George is reputed to be the 2nd white child born in Clearfield (Lennox), Ia; 10] Viola; 11] Cora.[...]In the fall of 1905, Thomas and Margaret with nine of
In the 1880 federal census Aitkin Co., Aitkin, Minn - their children left Lennox, Iowa by wagon train, arriving in
George and his brother James were enumerated with[...]vin Berry and mother Christina. in 1906.
George Lackey married Alma Lela Polley Se[...]les, Edgar and Rolla were the first of the Lacock
in her parents home in Aitkins, Minn., and they had the family[...]. 25, 1899 Minnesota - died Oct. 13, by in 1912 and Edgar filed his claim July 13, 1913.
191[...]; 3] Harold C., Dec. 17, 1905 Thompson In 1918 Thomas brought the remaining members of his[...], Virginia. in Vermont, Ill., and they had the following[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (821)[...]967 Thompson Falls, Mt., with burial He lived in Longview the last 18 years.
Dec. 4, 1967 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Bryan en[...]ral services were held He was preceded in death by a son, Donald R. Lacy, and
Monday afternoon in the Community Congregational three[...]d by his wife, Alice; three sons, Bryan E.
Friday in the Hot Springs hospital. Interment was in the City Lacy, Bellingham, W ash.; Gerald P. Lacy Vancou[...]11 great-
Mrs. Lacock was born March 11, 1885, in Vermont, Ill. grandchildren - No services[...]hey moved to Plains. They moved to Thompson Falls in June 5, 2003 - Alice M. Lacy - Alice M.[...]Thompson Falls; She was born June 30, 1920 in Bemidji, Minn. to Fred and
two sons, Lawrence and[...]race Viola (Spencer) Elliott. She attended school in Trout
McCarty, Vermont; a sister, Mrs. Bessie W ickhart, Ipava, Creek. She had lived for 20 years in Longview. She also
Ill, and eight grandchildren. resided in W inlock, W ash.
Charles died Feb. 26, 1978 Se[...]She and Bryan Lacy were married July 30, 1943 in
burial June 14, 1978 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Missoula, Mt. Alic[...]rgaret L. Olson, both of Thompson Falls;
the Bank in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]oldie died Aug. 6, 1988 with burial Aug. 12, 1988 in the She was preceded in death by husband Bryan P. Lacy in
Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]Lacy
Bryan married Alice Elliott July 30, 1945 in Missoula, and Donald Roy Lacy was born to Br[...]. Donald died Jan. 14, 1969 with burial in the Thompson
(Burnham); 5] Gerald P. ‘Jerry’.[...]Falls, Mt.
Alice Elliot was born June 30, 1920 in Bemidji, Minn. to Sanders County Ledger, T[...]s, Jerry, and Eddie
Bryan was born Nov. 1, 1914 in Harrison, Nebraska to and a sister, Leon[...]another survivor.
He graduated from high school in Lusk, W yo. and
attended the University of W yomi[...]rma Lacy
Alice Elliott were married July 30, 1945 in Missoula. Herbert Lacy was born April[...]eb.,
He was a U. S. Army Veteran, having served in W orld to Henry H. Lacy and Bertha C. M.[...]ren:
Bryan worked as the grade school custodian in Thompson 1] Eileen (Garrison); 2] G[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (822)[...]pt); Declared intentions for citizenship; laborer in
Herbert died July 26, 1988 Plains, Mt. Thompson Falls; nearest relative: Mother in Finland: single;
Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]of Mrs. Mittag in Thompson Falls on Saturday September
They moved to Trout Creek in the spring of 1934, where 25th. Funeral se[...]Heater Ford at Thompson born. She lived in the memories of the past and the only thot
Falls[...]en tho she died
and Floral Shop for several years in Thompson Falls, raising practically among stra[...]1927 buried W ildrose cemetery
He was preceded in death by his wife in October 1982,
and by a granddaughter.[...]Hot Springs, Mt., with burial May 21, 1952 in the City
Thompson Falls and W ayne (Marilyn) Lacy of Alask[...]dnesday and inquired for
Ladd, N. P. agent is now in Thompson. a house to re[...]four children. They intend to reside in this locality.
George Bernhard L[...]d the
following: George Bernhard Lafblom residing in Thompson
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (823)[...]ollowing children: 1] George; 2] postmaster in 1957 and supervised the move of the facility
Bob;[...]: Elda P. Falls. He had been active in the chamber of commerce and
Hougland and Venia Bu[...]938.
The young couple have gone to housekeeping in one of the Orpha married the second time after Frenchy’s death to
Saint apartments here in town. W e with their many friends Everett Pierce.
wish them luck and happiness in their marriage. Orpha died Jul[...]ons, Plains. Orpha was
inducted into the services in the week of March 15, 1944, born Sept. 28, 1919 in Thompson Falls. She graduated from
reporting to B[...]e base established on and raised her family in Thompson Falls. In 1975 she moved
Lake Ponderay Oreille. He later ea[...]eaman to Oregon, returning to Sanders County in 1997 due to
2C. His discharge was June 20, 1944 a[...]ining health.
Norman joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in Orpha had a very successful career with[...]45 remaining with them until 1950; he re-instated in 1959 Service. In February 1968 she was recognized by the Postal
until 1962: his card noted that he resided in Thompson and Service for her valiant effort[...]he worked for the Forest service as a contractor; in 1959 directed the movement of all mail and equipment from the
he noted that he was now postmaster in the Postal office. Post Office during a fi[...]a postal clerk.
Sat., by the death of his brother-in-law, Leonard Jeffs. He She was a member of[...], the Order of the Eastern Star, and participated in
LaFriniere.[...]n avid golfer and
Mr. Jeffs was killed Thursday in an accident believed to with her husband, Norman, participated in the early planning
have occurred when he was oper[...]Monday. Survivors She was preceded in death by her husband Norman J.
include the widow,[...]rge and Lydia LaFriniere,
Norman died Dec. 1973 in Thompson Falls, Mt. Thom[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (824)[...], Foster, Va.; Civilian Conservation Corps in Glacier National Park.
six grandchildren and grea[...]pha’s wishes, a funeral service will not be In 1940, Mr. Lagge moved to the Thompson Falls area[...]l, 3101 Railroad at Trout Creek. He also worked in the woods, as a
S. W . Sam Jackson Rd., Portland,[...]ttended Thompson Falls He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, in 1987; three
Schools and was graduated from Thomps[...]named
school with the class of 1960. He enlisted in the US Navy in Elizabeth, and Emma, and a brother, Reuben.
Aug[...]f Coffelt-Bunch
Piedmont AD17, a destroyer tender in Long Beach, Calif. Funeral Service of Thom[...]Fork Valley Hospital in Plains., Mont.
Edgar & Pearl Clara (Hopkins) Lagge In 1982 Ray and Ruth M. Jahnke were married at Coeur[...]uth and Ray had a daughter Terry (Doster), living in
Pearl died Feb. 21, 1987 at the age of 67 years[...]nd Edgar. Ray had
Slide. Her burial was Feb. 25th in the City Cemetery, stepchildren: James Schulls, T[...]Dabbs) Aztec, N. M.
Sept. 17, 1991 Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Ray was a surveyor[...]in road construction and the building of dams, inclu[...]d Monday at the Community Ray was in the Montana National Guard.
Congregational Church with the Rev. Gaylund Olson He retired in November 1993 and spent many hours in his
officiating. Burial followed in Thompson Falls Cemetery. woodworking shop m[...]He married #1 Kathryn Maki in 1911 and they had one
He was born July 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (825)[...]825

Kathryn died June 11, 1936 with burial in the W hitepine Survivors include a daughte[...]s, The family suggests that tributes be in the form of
Mt. to Daniel Voss Herriott and Ara D[...]Jefferson C. McKeel)
W aino died Oct. 25, 1963 in Missoula, Mt., with burial in
the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]l)
services for W aino Laine, 73, who died Friday in a Missoula Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Jan. 30, 1935
Hospital, were held Monday afternoon in our Saviors Thompson Falls, Mt. - St[...]Laine is among those to receive corporal ship in the Grizzly
Burial was in the W hitepine cemetery under direction of b[...]Navy.
Mr. Laine was born Jan. 4, 1890 in Helsinki, Finland. He Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Mar 25,
moved to the United States in 1907. He was married in 1911 1942 Local Mention - W aine Laine of Thompson Falls
to Kathryn Maki, who died in 1937. recently enlisted in the U. S. Navy. W aine, a U. of Montana
Mr. Laine worked in lumber mills at Bemidji, Minn., graduat[...]ted with the Missoulian offices for
before moving in 1910 to Bonner where he was employed in some time.
a mill. In 1920 he moved to Trout Creek and in 1938 to W aine died Oct. 23, 1981 Big[...]Oct. 26, 1981 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mont.
He was married to Mabel Herriott McKeel in September Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]For a number of years he was employed in newspaper
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]y TF Citizen - Funeral services Plains was in charge of arrangements
were conducted Monday afternoon for Mrs. Mabel Laine 79,
who died Friday in Billings of a heart ailment. Services were W alter Van Houston & Lula E. (Ellis) Lake
held in the Community congregational Church with the Rev.[...]Lula E. Ellis and they had: 1] Stanley; 2]
Spirit in Missoula. Burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery Almeda (Philip Gre[...]Noxon, Mt.
Mrs. Laine was born July 21, 1892 in Thompson Falls, the Lula E. Ellis was born[...]tention of taking up a
Thompson Falls High School in 1911 and taught in the Blue homestead. Mrs. Lake is a daughte[...]this place.
She married Jefferson McKeel in Thompson Falls in 1913. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]ce of Contest - To John C.
the Pinecrest Hospital in the large residence south of the Atkinson o[...]school tennis courts until 1954. Mr. McKeel died in W alter V. Lake, who gives Noxon, Mt., as his post-office
1942. In September 1954, she married W aino Laine, who address did on March 25, 1915 file in contest and secure the
died in 1963.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (826)[...]erts
following: W alter Van Houston Lake residing in Noxon, Adler “Ed” Lambert was bor[...]Dec. 23, 1937 - Noxon and came to the USA in 1872 going to Minnesota.
News - W alter Lake went[...]Saturday. He will be a It was while he was in St Paul, Minnesota that he met and
watchman at Ca[...]been in the United States about a year, coming here in 1882.
Lula died Dec. 22, 1985 with burial Dec. 27, 1985 in the According to the passenger lists of ,[...]ducted Dec. 27 at the Price-Felton Funeral Chapel in ranch. He also stated that he had been in the United States
Auburn for Lula E. Lake, 93, of Auburn, a pioneer resident twice before, once in 1872 and again in 1888. That he had a
of Sanders County. Graveside[...]conducted at sister, Anna Jorgensen left in A-kersborg, pr Lindal/Tindal
the Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane. Mrs. Lake died Dec. St. Holland[...]1882 and again in 1888, living in Minn, Michigan and
She was born and raised in Kansas and homesteaded in W isconsin.
Montana before moving to W a[...]e and family memories, it seems
Spokane to Auburn in 1969. that J[...]s growing
She worked as an assistant postmaster in Noxon and as a family while working as a ca[...]e fillet trim around the outside
Methodist Church in Auburn and the Mount Silcox Chapter, dorme[...]Green, Auburn; known whether his family in the old country was calling him
seven grandchildr[...]family better in their native country.
The family suggested that memorials be made to the First Somewhere in the middle 1880's Jensen decided to bring
United[...]Ah Lam in this period Adler left for Lethbridge, Canada where he
Ah Lam was born March 1851/57 China. In the 1900 found work on a ranch. This[...]ship
he stated that he came to the United Stated in 1894 and is listing.
still an alien;[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (827)[...]W ash. and decided to go west to see what In February 1967, Mr. Lambert entered a Hot Springs[...]g Ed into coming with them home.
Once in Spokane they heard of some homestead land in Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Oct. 23,[...]where Ingel & David filed Lambert, 77, who died in a Hot Springs Hospital Thursday
on a claim.[...]night, had his services held Monday afternoon in Our
It was there that Ed meet Velma Florence M[...]. Ronald Paulsen
They were married April 13, 1920 in W innett, Mont. officiating. Burial was in the City cemetery under the
Velma Florence McAllister was born Dec. 16, 1903 in direction of the Shrider Funeral Home[...]Jack Lambert
and sisters were placed in an orphanage. Later she was The Front[...]oy); 6] Edna Darlene forwarded to parties in the Coeur d’Alene Mine Camps.
Nov. 9, 1935 near[...]Jim Lan
In 1936 with their five children, the family headed[...]small ranch up Thompson River near Bend In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Fa[...]m. Another child was to the United States in 1894 and is still an alien; that he is a
born only to be still born, his name was Adler Jay. In 1944 laborer on the Northern Pacific Railway[...]Co.
were living at the Yakt and the children were in school here.
July 8, 1942 tragedy struck the fa[...]C. C. Landers
(Antone Leonard) was swimming in McGregor Lake, near The Sanders Cou[...]owed Under - It
Mike began to drown, Lenny jumped in to rescue him and is reported that Sam Stocking, better known in Thompson
was pulled down, resulting in both boy drowning. Falls as “Slick,” is snowed in at the Lead-Silver mine, near
The family contin[...]cob Clem and C. C. Landers,
river, commonly known in years past, as a house of ill all in the cabin at the Lead-Silver property, while but[...]e top of their lots. Deafy distance away, in the Bear Top-Orofino Cabin, is Theodore
Adams bee[...]was over 12 feet of snow at the property and the
in Thompson Falls. The Rev. Ronald Paulson officiate[...]” doesn’t run out of chewing tobacco, he will
in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and burial was in the City pull through O.K. (Other articles noted tha[...]Butte, a sister, Mrs. Essie
Egeland, Lewistown. (City Cemetery Sec. 4 lot 33 block 14)
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (828)[...]. S. Landers gulch and in that vicinity on the south side of the Clark’s[...]ound.
is reported that Sam Stocking, better known in Thompson
Falls as “Slick,” is snowed in at the Lead-Silver mine, near[...]president of MPC. The eight divisions of the
all in the cabin at the Lead-Silver property, while but a short utility in Montana each select an employe for the honor
distance away, in the Bear Top-Orofino Cabin, is Theodore b[...]e cabin was only a few inches above the in working for a new athletic field. He is a directo[...]l Thompson Falls Lions Club, a member of the City Council
pull through O.K. (Other articles noted t[...]Say Lant (Lank) was born April 1853 in China. He came
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. to the United States in 1892 and in the 1900 federal census,
W ed. Feb. 6, 1935 - Loc[...]Falls, Mt. (June1) he is listed as an
Yakt, died in a truck between her home and Kalispell, 50[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 17, 1980 - In Court - Decrees dissolving marriages were
Jan. 18[...]ered by many of the old timers motion day in District Court to: Pauline J. LaPoint and
with wh[...]ane) LaPointe
Kalispell. Mrs. Lang formerly lived in Thompson. Elva Kane was born t[...]the 1919.
following: Paul Lang residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 Elva married C[...]citizenship; baker (Gaudette) all residing in Yakima, W a.
but not employed; single; medium bui[...]es; black colored hair. in Yakima, W ash.

Da[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (829)[...]829

burial which was May 28, 1912 in the Missoula cemetery, He is also survive[...]ash.
1912 Friday. - L. C. LaPointe was found dead in his room at Military services were held for Roy in Gainsville, Fla.
the W ard hotel Sunday morning d[...]Lappens
Mr. LaPointe was 63 years of age, born in Edmonton, New Henry Lappens was born March 1, 1900.
Brunswick in 1859, coming to Montana in 1874. For a The Sept. 9th , 1918 W or[...]r of years he was head blacksmith for stage lines in following: Henry Lappens residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
Montana for Marcus Daly and[...]alls, Mt.; nearest relative: Peter Lappin;
living in Missoula, where he formerly conducted a[...]- House Famine On - Peter
was buried May 28, 1912 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Lappens, wife and six children a[...]their future home. They are temporarily stopping in
Roy H. & W anda LaPoint[...]y lists him as a laborer.
Roy entered the Army in 1941 while residing with his He was also noted in the W orld W ar I draft card of Henry
grandmother[...]nry’s nearest relative.
Master Sergeant serving in Japan, Korea, Burma, India and
China.[...]be allowed to file their application for a
years in the Army, previously was at Ft. Jackson, S.C. He[...]ing the mineral applications. (Record
also served in Japan, Korea, Burma, India and China and found in the Record Management Dept., of the Missoula
othe[...]He is married and has four County Courthouse, in the basement archives.)
children. He was graduated from Thompson Falls High
school in 1938 and while attending school he made his home[...]#2 Susan M . (Gausnell)
now resides in Yakima.[...]phew of the late Opal Boston, died April 14, 1998 inin 1938. Louis Theodore March 29, 1926 Helena, Mt.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elva Evans; his Louis[...]survived by his wife, W anda, of the family home in 3] Carol.
Gainesville; three daughters, El[...]rdellia and Louie married Susan M. Gausnell in December 1973.
Judith Alma; and a son, Roy[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (830)[...]s, Montana

Louie then married Carol W oodall in May 1981 and they Ramberg of Puyallup, W as[...], Okla; four grandchildren, Sara Jacobs,
62 years in Missoula. Burial was Dec. 15, 1988 in the City Celia Jacobs, Andrea Hussey and Clint Hussey,[...]al services for Louis T. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Dick and
LaRock, 62[...]Larsen History
follow in Thompson Falls Cemetery under the direction of[...]back to Lars Christian Larsen born Sept. 16, 1833
in Missoula after suffering a massive stroke at home[...]served with the U.S. Navy aboard refueling ships in the Springs, Caribou co., Idaho; 3] Joseph March 31, 1865 Deer
Pacific Ocean in 1944-46. Lod[...]l
Montana at Missoula, where he received a degree in 4, 1871 Deer Lodge, Mt. - Dec. 18, 19[...]se, Idaho.
and Thompson Falls. They were divorced in 1970. Lars and Hannah came to Salt Lake, Utah as noted by the
After moving to Plains in 1954, Mr. LaRock was involved birth of their first son, moving with in the year to Soda
in several business ventures including bookkeeping,[...]r. Lars and his family is enumerated in the 1880 federal
LaRock worked closely in many of his business ventures census in Montana.
with a colleage, Attorney Alex Morrison. He was active in The Silver State, Deer Lodge, Mt. W ednesday Nov. 17,
local politics in the 1960's, serving on the Republican 1909[...]November 14, one of the old timers of the state in the person
In 1968, he purchased the majority shares of the[...]n weeks and he was
He married Susan M. Gausnell in December 1973. They surrounded when the[...]wn as LaRock’s The deceased was born in Denmark, August 17, 1833 and
Bar, in downtown Thompson Falls in 1981, which he has came to American in 1859, landing in New York. He came
operated since.[...]ed music and played the stand-up bass Lake City. He was married in 1860 in Salt Lake, thence
fiddle with various groups over[...]s a member going to Soda Springs, and landing in Virginia City in 1863.
of the musicians union at Helena in the 1940s. He leaves to mourn[...]Mrs. Katie Lovel, of Pine Grove,
very interested in Civil W ar history. Oregon; Mrs. George H. Schuetz of this city, and six sons -
Mr. LaRock and Carol W oodall were married in May Joe, Albert, Johnnie, Julius and Hiram of this city and Chris
1981. She survives him at Missoula, alo[...]t 2 o’clock, a large concourse of friends being in
son, Louis R. LaRock, Naval Submarine Base[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (831)[...]the guest register and many of
deceased was born in the southern part of (Hasle Bosarop, them s[...]k with him.
Malmohus) Sweden, September 14, 1839. In June, 1856 she Other survivors are a da[...]t Healey, Deer Lodge, and
she sailed for American in a sailing vessel and was seven Mrs. Jack St[...]at grandchildren; two
weeks on the ocean, landing in New York. She came to brothers, Julius[...]ix head across the plains to Utah, arriving there in October Kate Kombest, Ronan.
which was a long journey in the light of present day travel. The family[...]hat friends omit flowers, preferring
She remained in Utah until the spring of 1863 when she i[...]Powell county March of
the territory now embraced in the state of Montana. The next Dimes fund driv[...]ational Foundation for Infantile
year Montana was cut off from Idaho. In 1864 she went to Paralysis.
Alder Gulch, w[...]869 Deer Lodge, Powell
This pioneer woman lived in the days when history was Co., Mt. to Lar[...]ert Larson of Deer Lodge, brother
that were homes in the truest sense of the word. She leaves of L[...]here and expects to make this place his home in the near
Mrs. Mary Griffith, Hall, Mont.; Joseph,[...]ept. 10, 1926 Deer Lodge, Mt.
with the U. S. Army in France. The Si[...]here Friday
officiating. The remains were buried in Hill Crest cemetery. afternoon about 6 o’clo[...]h and he his brother were unloading from a wagon. In
The Silver State, Deer Lodge, Mt. Friday Feb. 1[...], Succumbs Monday - Joe projecting bolt in such a manner as to cause him to fall
Larsen, 85,[...]ces were conducted at the Ross Memorial in the vicinity of Deer Lodge, Montana, all of his l[...]was celebrated Thursday morning at 9:30 o’clock in Creek and Proctor, Montana. For the great[...]east of Deer Lodge,
Moran officiating. Burial was in the family plot in Hillcrest where he devoted himself with unreser[...]care and comfort of his mother in her last years until her
Casket bearers were Edward Ellsworth, Jr. Coles McNally death in December, 1918, at the age of 79 years and 3
of O[...]as a former president of the Society of In his religious beliefs he held largely to the spir[...]s, good or bad, bring their own reward or penalty in the
Mr. Larsen was once undersheriff of Powell[...]of the acts themselves; and
Harvey Fifer and was city marshall for 20 years before that one’s true character and all his acts are reflected in his
moving to his ranch southeast of town several years ago. personality and expressed in the influence he carries and the
He was born on March 31, 1866, and lived in the Deer impressions made by him upon hi[...]wn. have confidence in his good will and in the sincerity of his
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (832)[...]n Falls
will and an unselfish nature seldom found in man, and could made application Thursday for homestead entry on 85.90
scarcely be exceeded in mortal man, whatever his station in acres, forest list 1-2055 section 20, townsh[...]eman.
truthfully applied to any man, yet they are in strict The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]the hall W ednesday
only fitting and just, to him in particular, and to those who evening and held[...]i. Larson, manager for two years.
Being atheistic in his beliefs concerning the existence of a T[...]es - Hiram Larson of
only God, he did not believe in the usual form of prayer. But Thompson Falls f[...]office W ednesday for homestead entry on 97 acres in section
unthinkable that he would fail to readily[...]kind-motives that might Hi served in the Army with the Engineers and was sent to
promp[...]p a prayer on his benefit even though serve in France.
he would not care for the prayer itself.[...]Ledger, Thompson
but express the sentiments most in keeping with his life and Falls, Mt. Thurs. A[...]enlisted
others at this time might be considered in preference to his in the coast artillery and for the present is locate[...]Hiram was a charter member of the American Legion in
Angeles, Cal.; Joe Larsen, Julius Larsen of Deer[...]i stayed with Ed out at Ed’s
Interment was made in Hillcrest cemetery. place[...]1957- 1959. Hi was careless about smoking in bed and one
Vaughn, Henry Evans and Thomas Sughru[...]partly burnt mattress out in the front yard that he threw out[...]been about half goofy since. Hi was involved in a bad auto
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Passes In Boise - Hi Larsen, 78, former well known resident
Oct. 17, 1913 - page 3 - Hiram Larson, who has been in the died Monday in the Veterans hospital at Boise, according[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (833)[...]f from January 1, 1943 to December 31, 1950 going in
last year.[...]emocrat. During this time he and his family lived in
After graduating from the School of Mines, he w[...]son who was for many years a forest ranger on the
in Boise for the past several years.[...]nd their
Howard July 1, 1895, moved to Deer Lodge in 1896. respective families for the[...]hey lived at Spokane and then office in the county seat. Mr. Larson plans to reside in the
Missoula. In 1902 they moved to a homestead where he was jail quarters.
raised on a ranch in the Trout Creek area west of Thompson
Falls for m[...]ied Aug. 4, 1952 at the age of 49 years, burial
In 1916 Howard went to work for the Forest Service at the was Aug. 7, 1952 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine,
old Trout Cr[...]d
Beecher Peak and worked there until he enlisted in the Army Larsen. Residing Thompson Falls.
J[...]Howard worked for Bonneville Power in 1951 and
The June 5 th, 1917 W orld W ar I draf[...]urned to work for the Montana Fish and Game Dept. in
following: Howard Raymond Larsen residing at Larc[...]895 Hokah, Minn; Forest headquarters mainly in the Big Hole area, before coming to
Guard for the[...]est Butte and has been a game warden in the Butte district for
Service Division; Cabinet[...]own colored Game Department he retired in September of 1963. He was
hair.[...]rtsmen and ranchers and respected for
He served in W orld W ar I in Co. D. 10th. Engineering honesty and fai[...]e Scottish Rite of the Masonic
spending two years in France. Following his discharge in Order, a member of the National Sheriffs[...]d the Butte Saddle Club.
became the Forest Ranger in Plains. He was a ch[...]hirley, Mrs. Lloyd R. Johnson.
The couple lived in Plains until 1928, when he transferred On[...]. known in Butte for her horsemanship. She died Dec. 25,
Howard joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in 1983
1930 and was a member until 1953. O[...]ge of 88 years, 3
following: 1932 he was residing in Plains; month, 26 days, in his daughters home in Thompson Falls,
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thur[...]his remains were cremated and burial of ashes in the
News - John Larson, an uncle of Undersheriff[...]e last week. His obituary was in the Sanders County Ledger,
In 1936 his family was residing in Thompson Falls; 1955 Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 1983 and the material in it was
Butte, Mt.; he was a forest service ranger, Trout Creek and used throughout this article).
in 1945 Sheriff of Sanders County.
In 1931 he worked for Montana Fish and Game Dept. Th[...]elected to be Linda L. was born ca in Texas.
undersheriff under Phil Johnston, a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (834)[...]arly Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

ashes in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original 28 days, burial was May 4, 1965 in the W hitepine Cemetery,
Cemetery, cremation sect[...]Residing in Thompson Falls. Informant: Howard Larsen.[...]of nine children, to Martin and Theresa Larsen in Jerome,
Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory list[...]age col 2 - Chris Larson of Trout He farmed in Jerome, Moore and Mackay, Idaho for many
Creek ha[...]l belonging to F. W . Cox of years. W hile in Idaho, Sterling began his public service by
Trout[...]Sterling moved his family to Thompson Falls in 1970 to
Larson, resigned his position as carpente[...]here.
the first of the week and will assist Chris in operating the Later he worked as city superintendent for the City of
mill.[...]Dist cemeteries. He continued to serve the city in the role as a
# 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 8 page 23B # 51 -51 John City Councilman for some years and later as Mayor.
Lar[...]pril 17, 1935 He loved to garden, tinker in his workshop and do
- M&M John Larson of W hitepi[...]ars with burial for his efforts.
Dec. 20, 1949 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]brother, Fred Lonneker, 78 of W alla W alla in Thompson Falls; sons Melvin Larsen (Mary) of W al[...]ere Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Friday in Ore.; Curtis Larsen (Gay) of Orange, C[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (835)[...]n of Arco, Idaho.
Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls. She often said th[...]at the Community Congregational Church in Thompson
cancer.[...]ection of Bunch-Toews
to Charlie and Lola Osborne in Red Rock, Okla. She Funeral Chapels.
attended grades 1-12 in Red Rock, graduating valedictorian In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made
in her high school class. After high school, she mov[...]y Congregational Church
Jerome, Idaho, and worked in the Jerome Creamery. P.O. Box 426,[...]alls Public Library, P.O. Box 337, Thompson
party in 1946. They were married five months later on May[...]W illiam W allace & Elona (M eyer) Larsen
Curtis. In time, four sons and a daughter joined the family:[...](other sources state Hokah, MN) to Chris
was born in Jerome. After his birth, they moved to Lost[...]1899 and 1902 the family had lived in Spokane and then
In 1970, the family moved to Thompson Falls, which Missoula. In 1902 his parents homesteaded some land near
Arvilla quickly made her home by becoming very active in what was then Larchwood.
the community. S[...]erved forest ranger at Red Lodge, Montana in 1921 and served at
as the assistant librarian and[...]daughter, Mrs. Darrell (Jo) Thompson who lived in
Sanders County Fair every year, and the yard on F[...]a traffic stopper. In 1930 he moved his family to Coeur d’Alene, Idah[...]arden club and served the He retired in 1958.
community by delivering Meals on W heels an[...]s. was buried in the Forest Cemetery with the Veterans Council
A[...]o the
quick wit and sense of humor kept all of us in stitches and American Legion in Thompson Falls, Mt.)
made each visit a delight. S[...]Larson. Both of his parents were born in Norway. His
Her son, Chuck, and her husband of[...]re: 1] Charles (Nome, ND); 2] sister
preceded her in death, as well as her parents, Charlie and[...]and three brothers, John, Anton stated in the 1900 federal census that he and Julia
Robert[...]were married in Norway, but his obituary states that they
She i[...]lvin Larsen (Mary) of were married in the United States.
W aldport, Ore., Curtis Larsen[...]Larsen (Mary Lou) of parents were born in Norway.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (836)[...]hompson Falls, Montana

Anton and Julia lived in Lisbon, North Dakota in 1885. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Fa[...]Lumby); 2] Marinuis A years and that in 1881 they both came to America (18 years
(Marion)[...]of the fortunate train men who escaped injury in the wreck at
Bremerton, W a.)[...]son Falls 1905 Polk directory lists him as
living in Nome, North Dakota prior to moving to Arlee, Mt.[...]yed as brakeman on the N.P., with
family then hid in the dugout of their home until the Army head quarters at Missoula.
came in and restored the peace. On the arrival of the Arm[...]red by George Green, Henry’s son - The incident in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Feb.
question was featured in the Glasgow Newspaper, June, 9, 1906 -[...](Pearl died Feb. 5, 1906 with burial in the Fraternal
entrance to the store where they de[...]with his other Northern Pacific.
hand and was in the process of a thrust when he was shot by[...]by his meeting with an accident last
responsible. In June 1889 an attempt to find and arrest S[...]reight crew and was adjusting a coupling on a bar in the
that wanted peace and those that wanted to cl[...]rmy was called into to hand out of the way in time and when the two cars came
settle the tribe[...]litting the finger wide open and cutting his hand in other
by one of his own tribe members and escorte[...]y
new coal heaver and will move his family to the city. They 1, 1908 - Mrs. Charles Larson of Nome, N. D., is a guest of
will reside in the W esslinger place. (This announced the her brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. A. Larson.
arrival in Thompson Falls of the Anton Larson family.)[...]freight whose family reside here, was brought in from

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (837)[...]Mel Larson left
was moving down Belknap hill and in so doing stepped on a W ednesday morning f[...]“Men from all over Burke hastened to assist in digging the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]week and
Oct. 29, 1909 - Anton Larson, relatives in Minneapolis, Larson will probably not be[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Mr. Larson is in the employ of the railroad in the capacity of April 17, 1914 - page 3 - Mr. a[...]rson of
engineer. This estimable family has lived in Thompson for W allace, Idaho were here las[...]month or so.
best wishes of the people of this city will be with them. The Sanders County Le[...]or W allace; where he will work of a few weeks on
in Thompson. He left W allace after the fire had destroyed the railroad, in order to keep alive his rights as trainman,
half[...]on his house burned Monday.
Anton was listed in the Thompson Falls 1911 Polk Anto[...]1915 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. Section 7[...]riking Mr. Larson and one companion, burying them in the employee in point of service on this division - Anton[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (838)[...]visit with her sons and their families.
home in Thompson Falls for many years, where they owned Julia A. died 1952 and buried in the Thompson Falls
property, and where the younge[...]s body, severing his head.
Mr. Larson was born in Norway 55 years ago, but spent[...]. & M abel L. (Hiner) Larson
the most of his life in this country. W hen about 25 years of Chest[...]s ago, from there to Evaro He is listed in the Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory as
and the[...]M. Larson who recently had
family made their home in Thompson Falls, living in their the toes on his right foot pretty badly mashed while at work
residence in the east end of town. About two years ago he[...]of Burns. Since that time he has 26, 1916 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
returned every spring to W al[...]Information from their marriage certificate # 331 in the
short time on the railroad for the purpose of[...]e; 22 years of age
(Portion missing) -- a partner in the E D. Peek & Co., drug born Chicago, Coo[...]at this place, O. M. (Mel), who is postmaster and in Emma Lee - he had not been previously married[...]to W illiam S. Hiner and Mary
J. Lumby, residing in Missoula, where her husband is in the Duree - she had not been previously mar[...]their witnesses.
brother. One sister, Pearl, died in Thompson Falls some The Sanders Count[...]Larson - Hiner - A very pretty wedding was
living in Minneapolis. Mrs. Larson arrived here from[...]W ednesday evening, when Chester M. Larson
Oregon in December and at the time of the death of her and Miss Mabel Hiner were united in marriage by the Rev.
husband was visiting friends in W allace. F. E. Dodds. The happy event took place in the home which
The body will arrive here from[...]son was a member. The guests about 15 in number, included the immediate
The Sanders Cou[...]Odd Fellows man who helped make history in the early days, when men
lodge, of which M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (839)[...]his death. stenographer in the office of County Attorney Dan Heyfron
Mr. L[...]t a better salary, with Mrs.
country from Denmark in 1887, having been born in that Edna Reinhard, county superintendent of Missoula schools.
country in 1844. In the ‘60's he came west and was a scout[...]rush there. From that time on his life was spent in and recorder of Missoula county, stepped off[...]d a man as many much with her brothers in Noxon and then a visit with friends in
younger than he. He was a member of the Deer Lodg[...]ollowing children: 1] Robert Lewis March 27, 1920 Cut
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Bank, Mt.; 2] James Edward July 17, 1921 Cut Bank, Mt.;
Thurs. March 13, 1935 - The Alumni - L[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange Gladys Mary Lewis was born Aug. 11[...]es doing strange things: Donald Larson is working in Edward joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls
his father’s store.[...]1935 noted that he was a rancher residing in Thompson Falls, and
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Enterin[...]t the that he was retired.
university in Missoula: Don Larson.[...]years, 3 months, 3 days, burial was Dec. 9, 1989 in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]n Tuesday morning to accept a position as control in the
Plains telephone exchange.[...]t
large party of Thompson young people last night in honor of children.
Miss Edna Larson, who wil[...]to the position of chief living with Henry in Thompson Falls.
stenographer for County Attorney[...]. term. Miss Elinore will be greatly missed in our social
News of the appointment was hailed wit[...]circles, but promises to return to the Power city on
courthouse, as she is not only an effic[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (840)[...]days ago states that he is somewhat improved in health since
Frank Oscar Larson was born about[...]following child: 1] Alfred A. born ca improved in health.
1903 - Aug. 4, 1905; 2] Francis.[...]Friday
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula Sept. 28, 1906 - Frank O. Larson[...]25 years of age born Kingdom of Sweden; residing in 30W .
Thompson Falls, Missoula, Mt.; son of La[...]in Co., Mont., to Charles T. school trustee in school district No. 4 last Saturday.
Ellison and[...]o Thompson on Saturday.
C. Preston, both residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt. Thompson Fall[...]has a brother Gus Larson and
Her father was born in Iowa and her mother was born there wife of Chicago[...]1911 - page 3 - Tom Kleiv and Frank Larson were
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Fa[...]the United become of the angling club?
States in 1884; that he was a naturalized citizen; a farmer[...]Larson has been employed as immigrated in 1881; farmer - ranch: (wife) Evilean 53 years
fla[...]mother born Iowa: (son) Francis 29 years old; single; born
The S[...]y afternoon. Alfred Larson is extensively engaged in Rebekah lodges of Thompson Falls held a joint banquet last
mining. His first venture was in the Klondike, being one of Saturday night for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Larson in
the first at Dawson during the excitement. He is[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday Mr. and Mrs. Larson in spite of their fifty years of wedded
Aug 4, 1905[...]all the way from The assembled group joined in singing songs, and Mrs. A.
Belknap. The funeral o[...]ster was called upon to deliver some very fitting
in the Odd Fellows cemetery.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (841)[...]r. and Mrs. Frank Thompson Falls and stay in the ‘on school site’ dormitory
Larson were ma[...]een high school graduation he enrolled in the University of
present at that early wedding f[...]rs. Garred at her age. in economics in 1933.
Everyone had a most enjoyable time and th[...]nn took
Life Review - Eva Lena Ellison was born in the Gallatin possession of a grocery store o[...]a near Three Forks, April 2, 1877. Her In 1936 Glenn returned to Heron and a year later mov[...]work better suited to his
Montana by wagon train in 1870 where they resided until the educational degree. In 1937 he became Sanders County
early nineties. The[...]order, serving there a short time before
Gallatin City and in Bozeman. being h[...]ad First State Bank, a local and only bank in Thompson Falls.
which is now the Stockton ranch.[...]At that time there were only three employees in the bank -
Frank Oscar Larson was born Septembe[...]re he went to Kalispell During the first year in Thompson Falls, Glenn met Jeanne
where he worked[...]Marie ‘Marie’.
In 1891 he went to the Gallatin valley and from ther[...]as born July 16, 1911 at Glendive, Mt. to
Belknap in the spring of 1893 where he worked in the woods Benjamin Schaff. She attended the University of Montana at
and took up homestead in the spring of 1894. There Mr. and Missoula and was employed for several years in the business
Mrs. Larson were married on April 7,[...]the Cabinet National Forest Headquarters in Thompson Falls.
music. It was a most happy occasion. And afterwards they Quoting from an article in the River Journal, November
dwelled in a happy home and welcomed their neighbors for[...]the ensuing 45 years. Then with their son Frances in late where everyone who worked in Thompson Falls went for
years they moved to our city. Brother Frank Larson has been lunch. To hear[...]y as on September 17, 1938 they were married in Spokane,
long.[...]what with the new
Frank died 1951 with burial in the Fraternal Cemetery, marriage, finding a home and getting settled in it, and then
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 20 plot # 12. Glenn had always been interested in politics and decided to
Sanders County Ledger T[...]the bank during this time.
Francis. She was born in the Gallatin Valley April 2, 1877. After the[...]e took time away from work to
After being married in 1895 she and her husband raise their daughter, Glenda, then took up her own career in
homesteaded in the Belknap area. The family moved to banking through the late 60's.
Thompson Falls in the 1940s’’ after retiring. Marie and Glenn were very active in community and
Evalena died 1971 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, political activities[...]11. holding a state office. In 1942, still retaining his position at[...]h. to Martin Heron clear out to Valley Creek in Dixon, and won the
H. Larson & Carolyn C. “Carr[...]n. There were about 2000 registered voters living in
Henry Schwindt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (842)[...]t was also the year that president and founder in Montana 1912; entered the Legislature at the age[...]min Schaff, died W ednesday, Nov. 17, 1999 in his home at Hope.
in Missoula at the age of 72 years. His burial was June 6 in Memorial services were held on Saturday Nov.[...]ma at the Community Congregational Church in Thompson
and Joe of Gardenia, Ca., and her two si[...]t the Heron Cemetery with the Rev. Mary
mentioned in his obituary. Harker officiating. (Obituary was in the Sanders County
In 1955, in his senatorial position he was advance to[...]arie Larson - Hope, Idaho, 89, died quickly and
In an article published by The River Journal November peacefully W ednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, at her home in Hope,
1998, Glenn is quoted as saying “In 1949 the Cabinet Gorge Idaho. Memorial services were conducted Saturday, Aug.
Dam was built and in 1955, the Noxon Dam. But neither one 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clark Fork, Idaho.
could be built before he had s[...]ay of Sandpoint officiated.
water shall be stored in the state of Montana without use in
Montana.” Thus making it possible for these two[...]on enlisted into the Marine Corps during W orld
In 1956 he led the Montana delegation to the Republi[...]son Falls, Mont. at the time.
National Convention in San Francisco. He served as Sande[...]son at the Court House advises that she has
1961. In 1962, he served as chairman of Columbia Interstat[...]deral Reserve Board of the western states.
Then in 1976 Glenn and Marie decided it was time for[...]- Henry Larson after spending the
bank officials in Montana. Fo[...]06 - Henry Larson, who is employed at W halen’s
in donating to the Heron Community Center and very a[...]g to the death of his sister, has been absent for
in educational programs including the Larson-W eber[...]urned to work again Saturday morning.
Scholarship in memory of Glenn’s parents, his sister and[...]pany store yesterday morning after being
seniors. In 1996 they donated $5,000 each to the Heron[...]Falls 1909 Polk directory lists him as clerk at
In 1951, Marie and Glenn built a cabin on the Hope the Thompson Falls Mercantile Co.
Peninsula in Idaho. There they spent their summers. Outdoor[...], this is where they went They were married in Spokane, W a., June 9, 1913. At the
to retire. Ma[...]r. Larson was associated with the Peek Drug store in
daughter Glenda and her daughter Stacy.[...]rson and Miss Maud
told Marie that I’d be there in sickness and in health.” They Sullings left on No. 5, Monday[...]together. they were united in marriage, and are now on their
From the records held in the Montana Legislature files - honeymoon t[...]return here they will make their home in the Clde Austin
elected in 1943 through 1957; occupation of Banker; c[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (843)[...]opping there.
3 - Married - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - The Sanders County In[...]to a meeting of Federated Store executives in Portland. Mr.
After completing her educational tr[...]s representative of the Larson Brother’s Stores in
came to Thompson Falls where she was hired to tea[...]Noxon and Thompson Falls in the Missoula trade territory
The Sanders County[...]nsidering consolidating with the Red and W hite
In 1915, they moved to Noxon, where he was postmaste[...]Items -W e were up last week at Noxon and dropped in to see
July 9, 1915 - page 3 - Mr. Henry Larson w[...]r years and this spring sold out his
them to live in. Houses are scarce in the town of Noxon. interest to his brothe[...]917 W orld W ar I draft card noted the In 1935 Henry and Mrs Larson moved back to Thompson
following: Henry Alexander Larson residing in Noxon, Mt.; Falls. His business was operat[...]alls Garden Club and was known for her many prize
in very poor condition.[...]age of 22 years; who broke her knee cap while in Spokane, has rturned home
born N. Dakota; parents[...]In 1949, the Larsons adopted the five Green boys, who, up
In 1932, he opened the Thompson Falls Mercantile wit[...]of the finest and most inviting shopping centers in Northwest Heron stores, keeping in contact with their friends. Then
Montana.[...]as called for almost double Henry and Maude in their Noxon store in 1930 and also
the original floor space, and new f[...]year their mother, Florence
display tables, give city service and ease of shopping that Green, died in a car accident in Jan. 1930, W ith the death of
might be envied by[...]a shoe fitting Henry and also began working in their store. At that time
alcove, slightly secluded, typical of the newest in department there had been a discussion of their[...]rs when a
such a convenient and helpful “friend in any need” that folks letter was sent[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (844)[...]cabinet shop, which was the first store in Thompson Falls.
their surnames names were not cha[...]d this to Main St. (Railroad then), and built a
In a conversation with George Green, he stated that[...]l Henry Larson May died 1971 with burial in the Fraternal
or adoption, the Larson’s cared f[...]n Falls, Mt. (Sec. 7 lot # 17)
Henry was active in many civic and community activities, Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
in addition to being a charter member of the Thompso[...]s County Merchant,
Mrs. Larson has been active in church and music circles Henry A. Larson,[...]W n. rest home. Masonic services were
gardening. In 1923, she became a charter member of Mt. conducted in the Community Congregational Church with
Silcox c[...]the Rev. Bruce Kline officiating. Burial was in the Fraternal
(Henry’s sister Mrs. T. C. Simm[...]brate their golden operated general stores in Noxon and Thompson Falls. In
anniversary Sunday June 9 at their home 207 Spruce street.” 1913 he began working in the old Thompson Falls
Larson, Henry, fire on s[...]. number of years he moved to Thompson Falls in 1934,
The fire was first noted when a transformer[...]tt Marich and Duke Sallee, who lived in the management. The store burned in February 1968.
nearby.[...]Mr. Larson was born June 24, 1889, in Nome, N.D., and
Leveled by flames were the groc[...]ames exploded married Maude Sullings in 1913 and they adopted five
through all the smoke[...]onal Church.
Volunteers evacuated the equipment in the Ledger Survivors include t[...]Herman, Portland; Phil, Seattle; a brother,
boxes in clothes baskets and put under lock and key. Motor[...]orials may be made to the Community
Laundromat is in now. They were carried back in the Congregational Church.
morning[...]the firemen funeral services held Tuesday in the Community
and other workers. The Jayce[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (845)[...]845

Feb. 26, 1974 in the Thos Falls Fraternal cemetery with Mt.[...]born about 1887 Germany.
Maude’s obituary was in the Sanders County Ledger Minnie[...]her as clerk for
The Larson’s home was placed in the National Historical E. D. Peek - Tho[...]es ‘Jim’ Edward Larson was born July 17, 1921 Cut Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory[...]col 2 - Chris Larson of Trout
eventually serving in the submarine service as an Cree[...]nda Copper
Jim married Mary Smith Jan. 21, 1944 in Ronan, Mt. company, from whom he ha[...]is brother John
James passed away Jan. 14, 2002 in Thompson Falls, Mt., Larson, resigned hi[...]penter at the power camp
with burial of his ashes in the W hitepine cemetery, the first of the week and will assist Chris in operating the
W hitepine, Mt.[...]e; married at the age
He was born July 17, 1921 in Cut Bank, Mont., the son of of 40; born Mt. F[...]ars of age; married at
James served his country in the Navy Submarine Fleet. He the age of 2[...]He and Mary M. Smith were married Jan. 21, 1944 in - M&M John Larson of W hitepine vis[...]rvivors include his wife, Mary at the family home in 1949 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
Thompson[...]ere Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Friday in
Jeff (Melissa) Larson of Auburn, Ala., Janet (Tom[...]on.
will be held. His final resting place will be in the family plot Minnie Larsen died May 1, 196[...]. 1965 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (846)[...]sends word home that he was in very bad shape upon his
Margaret Larson was bo[...]lls, Mt. Friday
Margaret was confined to her home in Noxon on account of Nov. 4, 1910 - page 3 -[...]wing children: 1] improvement on the place in the near future.
Robert; 2] Ross.[...]cre tract from W m.
at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. Cameron, on Cherry c[...]become one of the
She was born Sept. 21, 1915, in Thompson Falls at Dr. cattle kings of this s[...]will be but a few years until he will
High School in 1933. After attending Kinman Business fu[...]al market.
College she worked for Larson & Greens in Thompson Thompson Falls 1911 Polk directory clerk at the
Falls. In 1941 she married Bob Cluzen.[...]Mercantile Co.
During the war years as Bob was in the South Pacific, The 1913 Thompson Fall[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
station. In 1946 they purchased the Tuscor Store from Ed[...]fill the position of clerk at the
the Noxon Dam, in 1953 they moved to Noxon where she Thomp[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, brother Jan. 10, 1[...]sons Bobby Cluzen and Ross He will leave in a few days for an extended visit with his
(Karen)[...]of Noxon; two granddaughters, Tracie parents in W allace.
(Jeff) Dorge of Battle Ground, W ash.,[...]v. 7, at Noxon Cemetery. Bunch-Toews Funeral Home in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]again.
July 26, 1907 - Marion Larson has embarked in the horse Marinus married Madelin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (847)[...]847

Sept. 20, 1915 in Thompson Falls, Mont. and they had the Tho[...]following child: 1] Margaret L., Sept. 21, 1915, in school board of Noxon was in town Monday to confer with
Thompson Falls, Mt. (R[...]t
Information from their marriage license # 309 in the deal.
Sanders County Courthouse, Tho[...]s died July 14, 1954 at the age of 68 with burial in
Olson - he had not been previously married - marr[...]sly married - with burial June 28, 1968 in the Noxon Cemetery, Noxon,
married Sept. 20, 1915[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs. today at 2 p.m. MDT in the Noxon Methodist church for
April 12, 1917 - f[...]k on Head by Falling Plank W hile Repairing in the Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint. The Rev. Don
Bridge at Noxon - Marion[...]fficiate
was badly bruised Monday while assisting in the repair of and interment will be in the Noxon-Heron Cemetery.
the bridge across the s[...]was at first thought Mrs. Larson died Monday in a Sand Point, Idaho hospital.
that his injuries w[...]ght to Mrs. Larson was born Jan. 15, 1899 in Iowa and moved
Thompson Falls on a stretcher and given attention at the with her parents to Noxon in 1906. She was married to
hospital. This morning h[...]r, and altho Marineus Larson at Thompson Falls in 1914. He preceded
a little stiff and sore from his painful experience he will her in death in 1954. (She had operated a tavern in Noxon
probably be at liberty again within a few d[...]card noted the following: Marinus Larson residing in Noxon, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]30 years old; married at 37 birthday Tuesday in his own unique way. He just
the age of 16 years;[...]accompanied by his cousin, Lt. Bob Lumby are in town this

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (848)[...]t., vice A. L. Demeres, removed.
Adjutant General in the Mediterranean theater of operation. San[...]Mt., Friday Feb.
Annie T. died 1975 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, 27, 1914 - Larson Sel[...]24 plot # 16. his interest in the meat business at Arlee to his partner, R. G.
Martin A. Larson died 1982 with burial in the Fraternal Peck, and expects to return t[...]y 14, 1903. postmaster and in the meat business at Arlee, Mt.
Sanders County[...]9, 1966 Yakima, W ashington.
Mt. - W hile riding in a race at Thompson Sunday, Melvin Sander[...]10, 1966 page 5 col 5 - Mrs. Lela Larson Passes in Yakima -
he fell the animal jumped on the boy’s[...]two Mrs. Lela Larson, died Saturday night in a Yakima hospital
ribs. Dr. Peek attended to his[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Mrs. Larson had been in Thompson Falls with her brother
April 12, 1907 - Belknap - Melvin Larson of Thompson is a -in-law Henry Larson most of the summer.
telephone li[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Interment was in Yakima.
Jan. 8, 1909 - Mel Larson went to Paradis[...]ington, Ky. and Don of
he has accepted a position in Dr. Peek’s new drug store. Yakima and fi[...]Robert Larson
says: “I have not only put my hat in the ring but have gotten Robert Larson born about 1897.
in myself. The political bosses have not yet announc[...]Larson is among those to receive corporal ship in the
Sanders County Ledger Friday July 25, 1913[...]& Peck, will be married tomorrow to Miss in Missoula: Robert Larson. (Probably Martin Robert
Lela Roberts of Cedar Lake, Iowa. The ceremony will take Larson)
place at H[...]Arlee about August 1 and take up their residence in the Robert Lewis “Bob” & Wilma[...]Robert Lewis Larson was born March 27, 1920 Cut Bank,
future.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (849)[...]ey Lake - Memorial services were
3] Ann (deceased in 1971). conducted Monday at the Leisure Lodge in Seeley Lake for
W ilma Beasley was born in 1929. Judith “Jud[...]W ilma V. Larson died April 15, 1965 with burial in the who died at St. Patrick Hospital Feb.[...]cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. sustained in a car accident near Seeley Lake earlier in the
section 10 plot # 17.[...]Church officiated.
Judith was born Nov. 8, 1937 in Helena to Alfred and Cremation has take[...]ed. Mrs. Larson was born Nov. 8, 1937 in Helena to Alfred
Judith had been previously mar[...]and Alice Brass. She attended grade school in Helena and
had the following children: 1] Ron; 2][...]9, 1983 Sidney, Mont., and was buried In 1954 she married Elvin Eldridge in Thompson Falls.
Sept. 14, 1983 W hitepine Cemeter[...]Feb. 14, 1966 she married Robert Larson in W est
Larson.[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thursday motel in Seeley Lake until 1962. Mr. Larson died the
Sept.[...]est Germany;
63, of Seeley Lake, who died Friday in Sidney of a heart her mother, Alice Link,[...]me of Plains.
Larson was born March 27, 1920 at Cut Bank to Edward W ilhelminia[...]y “Minnie” Larson was born 1884 Fargo,
School in 1939. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and Cass Co., North Dakota, to Anton[...], 1907 - Miss Minnie Larson enjoyed a brief visit in
Calif. She died in 1965. Feb. 14, 1966, he married Judy Mis[...]Saturday.
He moved to W hitepine in 1946 and worked 17 years for Minnie mar[...].
Pack River Lumber Co. of Thompson Falls. W hile in the Information from their marriage l[...]la, Mt.; white; 27 years of age born Ludington,
In 1969 he moved to Missoula where he was a carpente[...]na Larson of Thompson, Montana; white; 25 years
In 1976, he moved to Seeley Lake where he owned and[...]n previously married -
worked for Holly Sugar Co. in Sidney as a carpenter. married Oct. 4[...]es: Edna Larson and S. M. W ilson.
the Lions Club in Thompson Falls and Bonner, and the[...]Falls, Mt. Friday
Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls. Oct. 8, 1909 - Miss W ilhemina Larson has been married in
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Ann, in Missoula on Monday to Carl J. Lumby. Mi[...]parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church in Missoula,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (850)[...]arried John died Oct. 29, 1948 with burial in the Riverview
couple left for a wedding trip to N[...]ry, Hamilton, Mt.
Minnesota, eventually ending up in New York. They plan on
being gone 6 weeks.[...]Feb. 1876 W yoming to Isaac
Marriage also noted in the Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. page H. Duncan[...]eek relinquished by
resides at 1117 Cooper Street in Missoula. Mr. Emigh.[...]Latchem went to Beaver on Tuesday to
A student in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Donlan in a logging and sawmill enterprise at Beaver, came[...]Latchem, saw mill operator at Beaver was in Thompson with
home of Mrs. Chester Garred and oth[...]son Falls 1909 Polk directory lists him as a
held in this city Tuesday afternoon, is remaining through the sawyer.
week, a guest in the home of her aunt, Mrs. Porter Haynes. -[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs. leaving this state in the hope of find a better or more
Dec. 15, 1916 -[...]s a number sawmill and timber interests in Sanders county and with his
of years ago.[...]family will locate in Hamilton, having already begun
The Sanders Coun[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. building a home in Pine Grove addition. For the present Mr.
J[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (851)[...]hem is operating a sawmill at eighty dollars in gold dust a day at the store. The principal
Victo[...]s (the Lynch and Howard claims) do not sell their
in his new automobile. He says as soon as the new state dust in Libby. The last named claim have just commenced
r[...]ettles boys have just made a purchase of
Hamilton in is bubble wagon.[...]m, July 11 at Shooting Creek, months absence in the Clearwater country. They struck it
NC and the[...]he following day, burial being rich.
made in Bethel Hill Cemetery, NC. News came as a sudden[...]as born December 29, 1865 at Iberia, In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Fa[...]Mt. (June 1) Denver stated that he was born in Ohio as was
in the Bitter Root Valley, identifying himself with[...]throughout his life. He operated various sawmills in many English.
localities of the valley and[...]ay
a wide group of Bitter Rooters. He was married in Sept. 20, 1907 - Denver Laughlin de[...]amiltonian, now located at W illets, NC, operated in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]April 8, 1910 - page 3 - Denver Laughlin was in Thompson
him when death came.[...]Hamilton; a brother, Frank Latchem, also of this city; two in this valley and the mountains adjacent for too lo[...]nty. His friends will rejoice to know that he has
in this hour of bereavement.[...]recently struck a very rich 4 ½ foot vein of ore in the[...]ange 30 west.
The family was listed as residing in Thompson Falls in Frank Helwig was one of his witness[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (852)[...]at county, W ashington, to cruise some timber in theW ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
belong[...]ins, Mt. Dec. 23, 1937 - front
mother who resides in that state. page - Denver Laughlin Dies in Missoula - Denver
Sanders County Independent Le[...]s county surveyor of the county, passed away in a
county, came to town last week to spend the win[...]weeks
having been employed by the Cabinet forest in laying out ago Laughlin broke his right l[...]city pavement and fractured his pelvis bone.
telephone[...]he forest service for the past two were held in Thompson Falls Monday afternoon.
years at this st[...]rtant lookout peak Denver Laughlin was born in Denver, Colorado,
for it overlooks a large body of fine timber in the Thompson from which town he revived his name, in 1860.
river and Fishtrap country. Mr. Laughlin is[...]men under the jurisdiction of the
forest service in ranger district One. He is hired thru a Th[...]and he was never married. His
small timber owners in this association, many owning only only surviving relatives are nieces and nephews in
160 acres, some as low as 40 acres. This would in[...]The Laughlin family came to Paradise in 1872,
Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 9, 1935 - Local Happe[...]cratic
on the press for the first paper published in Thompson Falls party and held the position of[...]Laughlin
Denver said in those days everybody made money and
that the curr[...]Married - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. -
The town was all shacks,[...]Divorced - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. -
of the publisher in those days who got out the first hand set[...]Rose Laumeister from Herman A. Laumeister.
paper in the town.[...]Garrett of Missoula, Mt.
for county offices in Sanders : Denver Laughlin,
Democrat for Surveyor.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (853)[...]in W ounded at Seattle - family arrived in Horse Plains in the early 1870's. They
W ord was received this we[...]n. Mrs. Hogevall lives with her mother, In 1878 the family moved to the lower Bitterroot Valley.
Mrs. James Laughlin, inin hauling ties this summer and making
Hogevall date[...]Homen was last week engaged in building a house for Frank
“Three weeks ago[...]Hogevall provoked continual trouble. In 1884 James and his son Denver homesteaded on Clea[...]ontemplated suicide, Three-fourth interest in the Silver Tip mine owned by Jas.
but had postpon[...]leave. He auction for cash on Nov. 6, 1894 in this place at two
pleaded that he was lonely and[...]he lay down beside her daughter and per ton in silver. Owner will retain ½ and sell balance 1/4[...]3/4. It is a
and saw her daughter had been struck in the head by a bullet. fine lead only 13 feet has been tunneled.
She says she looked up in time to see Blakeslee turn the gun Thompso[...]pson on Prospect creek. He expects
the pistol was in his hand. to[...]n trout which
“Mrs. Hogevall was taken to the city hospital. The bullet he will secure from the[...]e the ear. Her life is Mt. with burial in Thompson Falls.
despaired of. Dr. J. C. Gosnell w[...]e (Shoup) Laughlin fighter, died in this town Tuesday from the effects of
James Cos[...]seekers to drive a bull team across the continent in search of
Co.,Thompson Falls, Mt. states 1826; another source noted gold in California, and sailed around “The Horn,” cro[...]in and Nancy Boyd. Panama, sought gold in Montana, fought Indians and was
James Cost Laug[...]up June 29, among the earliest settlers in Thompson Falls. He was the
1857 Mt. Pulaski, Loga[...]orado) and his son was the first white child born in that
(Dagget). city.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (854)[...]serious symptoms of pneumonia. Last In the spring of 1870 the gold discovery at Cedar cr[...]r at the time of his death and one of his In 1872 he moved his family to Paradise valley, and[...]ol for his children to
James Cost Laughlin was in his 82d year, having been attend, he left Paradise valley, going to Lolo and settling on
born in Circleville, Ohio, July 2, 1827. His father and[...]o be the same tract of land
mother were both born in Pennsylvania. W hen he was about that is n[...]At the time of the Coeur d’Alene stampede in 1884 with
Laughln helped to organize a “bull tr[...]o
to California at the time of the gold discovery in 1850. He build the first house ever erected[...]of land,
On the journey around the Horn he made in a sailing ship some of them now very valuab[...]on a homestead on Prospect
flocked to California in the years immediately following the creek, ab[...]about a year and was just getting nicely started in his meal. He was a typical pioneer, liberal to a fault, strong in
new venture when he was stricken with yellow fever, known his likes and dislikes and always in the vanguard of
in those days as “Panama fever.” Upon the advice[...]ilization. The two years he spent with his sister in Illinois
physician he left there, going to New Yo[...]t he hankered for the free air and the pure
hotel in charge of a friend. Arriving in New York in the water for the mountains and was never[...]e and Mrs. Dora Daggett of
During his residence in California he served 30 days as a Missoula, and one son, Denver Laughlin of Thompson. The
volunteer in the Rogue River war or Rogue River Indian[...]n
Chicago, where he filed on a homestead near the city and he, living at Pulaski, Ill.
which is[...]funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon. In
met his future wife, Miss Josephine Shoup, to who[...]esire of the deceased, H. C. Schultz, the
married in 1858.[...]es. Interment will be
W hen gold was discovered in Colorado near Pike’s peak at Thompson.[...]ervices were held from the Thompson M. E.
landing in Denver in 1859. Here he owned the Manitou Churc[...]d the first there being scarcely an old timer in Thompson and vicinity
load of potatoes that there[...]ruary 26, 1860 at Denver, and was named after the city, effective address paying a fitting tribute to the passing
he being the first white child born in Denver. pioneers. Interment was made in the cemetery on the hill.
Then came the news of[...], struck out Hodgville, who is seriously ill in Spokane.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (855)[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
born in Denver, Colo. (I doubt that N. F.) Old man Laughl[...]35 - front page col 1 - Former
came from Virginia City, Mont. to the Missoula (Clark Resident Dies - Mrs. Josephine Laughlin died in Everett,
Fork) and floated by raft, wagons and al[...]ears of age. She was married to James C. Laughlin in
he when he first saw the Paradise flat, the grass[...]t Paradise. The old man was a Colorado in 1860. Three children were born - two daughters
fi[...]e preferred to call himself, and used who died in Seattle in 1918, and a son, Denver Laughlin,
to play in the dives at San Francisco. Here he met a little[...]nd one time was telling Mrs. Fitzgerald in this section for years. Mrs. Laughlin formerly resided in
about her and Mrs. Fitzgerald remarked to him tha[...]rospect Creek and one host of old timers in this section who remember her well.
time Ed was c[...]#2 Betty Lee (Schwaeble)
of the first settlers in W estern Montana, coming here at an W alte[...]Information from their marriage license #1407 in the
bushel. These apple trees are still bearing.[...]on Falls, Mt. - W alter
D. N. Laughlin was born in Denver, Colo., and came to J. Laukeman[...]white; 26 years of age
Paradise with his parents in 1871. He and Mrs. Joe Boyer, of born Carson,[...]e Laukeman and
Plains were the first two settlers in Sanders county. Mr. Frances McKraith; he[...]etty Lee Schwaeble was born to Grace Mann.
nature in hopes of acquiring wealth from its store,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (856)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

1951 W ed - W omen in Uniform - 1st Sgt. Betty Laukeman, Goeffery Lavells
who served in the W AC in the European Theatre of Goeffery La[...]or over two years. in Nov 10, 1894.
W alt died Sept. 1977 Houston, T[...]ch larger and more improved plant, which
received in Thompson Falls Monday by Orin P. Kendall of[...]ager of the
the death of W alter J. Laukeman, 63, in Houston, TX. property of that company let[...]or 2,000,000 feet of
He was born March 31, 1914 in Carson, N.D. W hile living logs which will be worked up as fast as the capacity of their
in Thompson Falls, prior to and after W orld W ar II[...]W eekly Montanian Aug 29, 1895 - Geoff Lavell was in
1880 federal census, condensed version, page 28D - the city this week, for the first time in nearly 2 years.
Trapper Gulch, Beaverhead Co., Mo[...]W eekly Montanian Oct. 24, 1895 - G. Lavell was in the
26 born New Brunswick as were his parents, a harness city this week superintending the moving of his saw mi[...]shipped to Columbia Falls.
his parents were born in Germany, occupation teaming; Goeffery[...]n Missouri; parents (His death was written up in the Missoulian, Missoulia, Mt.
born in Kentucky, ocuppation - teaming.[...]89 page 3 col 4 -
Married - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - Del[...]ark M. Lawrence.
Divorced - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - At the time of his se[...]Thompson Falls. He enlisted in the Navy Dec. 1963 and was
Grace married the second time to John Garrett as noted in in the service for 4 years before becoming a casualt[...]oula, Mt. Nov. 14, 1896 page 4 col 2 - 1, 1968 in Military Region 4, of South Vietnam.
Married - Ro[...]draft list. 1968 - Former Resident Killed in Vietnam. - Delmar Leon[...]Lawrence, serving with the U.S. Navy in Vietnam, is a
Edna Laurie[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday He enlisted in the Navy from Thompson Falls in
March 5, 1909 - Teachers exams given Edna Laurie,[...]s, Mt. Friday Harold "Hank" Laws was born in Missoula on May 24,
June 27, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs.[...]Miss Lillian Laurie, Hank married Barbara Hoy in 1958 and they had the
leaving on the “Bingville[...]USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. "Hank" Laws was born in Missoula on May 24, 1938, to
Clifford Le Vang of[...]the Naval Station, Guam, M.I. He passed away in his family home in Thompson Falls on

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (857)[...]g
Hank was the ninth of 10 kids. His life began in the Barb; Barbara Kay (Hoy) Laws was born in Hot Springs on
Greenough area near the Blackfoot River. In 1942, his Feb. 26, 1941 to Melvin W .[...]He attended elementary and She passed away in her family home in Thompson Falls on
junior high school in a two room school house in Trout Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010.
Creek. He graduated in 1956 with the largest class Noxon Barb entered the world, arm in arm, with her twin sister
had seen at that time,[...]Hoy. She started her life in Hot Springs and in 1943 moved
In the spring of 1958, Hank married the love of his[...]rgarten through her senior year. Some of her
home in Thompson Falls, where they raised their two sons, school activities were playing clarinet in the junior high and
Clint and Chadd.[...]l spirit she
construction of the Noxon Rapids Dam in 1956. In the displayed during that time carrie[...]ng of 1960 Hank began his life-long dream to work in years of following Blue Hawk sports. She was truly one of
the woods as a "gypo" logger. In 1960 he went to work for the biggest boost[...]Co. driving a 1952 Mack. Hank worked In spring 1958, she married the Trout Creek boy she[...]nson, Chubb Garrison, and his brother Larry Laws. In made their home in Thompson Falls where they raised their
1996, Hank[...]several part-time jobs during the years, such as city life
ever see." Next, he began his political care[...]school lunch room and at the Sanders
commissioner in 1997. He served for 12 years.[...]re evident throughout
Hank served his community in various ways throughout the area. She p[...]inson rodeo, engraved hundreds of trophies, wrote in
league baseball coach for 15 years, a school boar[...]member and in the Homemaker’s Club.
Hank will be remembered[...]-Aid mom, it was Barb. Her sons
for the community in which he lived, his avid support of broug[...]dly
Laws all of Spokane; son Chadd Laws, daughter-in-law disposition. She always had a smi[...]di and Chase, all of Spokane,
Hank was preceded in death by his parents Frank and W ash.; and son Chadd, daughter-in-law Amy, and
Mabel; and his siblings Don, Roy, Le[...]dren Jaron, Tanner and Lindsay, all of Thompson
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to sup[...]s account has been set Barb was preceded in death by her husband Hank; her
up at First Securi[...]ice will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the[...]as been set
follow at the Rivers Bend Golf Course in Thompson Falls. A up at First Security Bank[...]tery, with a reception following at 5 p.m.
burial in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (858)[...]uce Laws of Coram,
days with burial June 26, 1972 in the W hitepine Cemetery, Mont.
W hitepine, M[...]and eight great-
Informant: Larry Laws. Residing in Thompson Falls. Cause grandchildren. She w[...]Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints in Thompson
W illiam & Alice D. (M arti[...]ick’ Martin and Earl John Sept. 18th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
‘Skinny’ Oliver[...]8 Honolulu, Hawaii with burial graduated in Thompson Falls and for the last several years,
Nov. 22, 2008 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. resided in Coeur d’Alene.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]ice Dorothy ‘Billie’ Laws passed away in computer science while working in the hospitality
Nov. 7, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was 77. i[...]cialist and loved
Billie was born July 26, 1931 in Missoula to Alice and working with compute[...]artin and Billie He enjoyed participating in the NBA (Noon Basketball
took the name of Martin[...]North Idaho College, spoiling his favorite
lived in Missoula until the summer of her freshman year of[...]a positive attitude and a smile on his
was killed in Vietnam at 21 years of age; James Earl who[...]a difference. To reach out to family and
together in Thompson Falls, where they raised their[...]s.
children. Billie attended Floral Design School in Denver, Curtis is survived by his mother,[...]ick Hensyel of Thompson Falls; sister, Amber
Fish in Thompson Falls. She later gave up the floral busi[...]gardening, sewing, crafts and He was preceded in death by grandmother, Louise Hensyel
quilting. Sh[...]r Saturday, Sept. 18 at the New Cemetery in Thompson Falls.
Citizens.[...]iately following the service, a community potluck in
She later joined the senior citizens group in Kapolei, Curtis’ honor will be held at t[...]ous person and gave of her time, setup in Curtis’ honor for his niece Kiarrah Rose Lawson[...]ron Caswell, at (208) 772-9781
Bill passed away in the summer of 2000. Billie moved in for more information.
2004 to live w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (859)[...]Chapel W eb site at Layman is mentioned in the 1891 W estern Montanian as
w.w.w.englishfuner[...]Charles Anthony Layton and Angline Morigeau.
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Fa[...]cremated.
that he came to the United States in 1860 (40 years ago) that The Plainsman Thur[...]raduated from high school.
this parents were born in New York In 1940 he joined the Army and served until 1945. In that
Andrew was an IOOF Charter Members April 5, 1889. same year he enlisted in the Navy and served until after the
Lone Star L[...]by officers of the Grand Lodge He worked in heavy construction for many years and in
of Montana to institute a Lodge to be known as Lo[...]or friend, Andrew Layman has left us for Missoula in Memorial services were held in Polson with the Rev.
response to a telegram from[...]from this county.
Andrew Laymon was mentioned in the May 15, 1895 - Ray E.[...]Ray married Mary Alta Bruggman May 10, 1922
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Fa[...]Information from their marriage license # 615 in the
ore, that he rents his house and that he coul[...]ars of age
likes his new home, his heart is still in the Cabinet Mts., and born Grafton, Nort[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (860)[...]sioners for D. M. Leamer is listed in the 1884 Missoula County Tax
taking on a decision[...]the end of the list as being a clerk residing in Heron Siding.
letter affirming their decision tha[...]dly frozen on the Heros trail, has found it
found in the Record Management Dept., of the Missoula[...]n inch of one of his big toes.
County Courthouse, in the basement archives.) T[...]ce man and Mr. Leamer was
Thompson river, dropped in this week, and from a half recently[...]1884 - Personal - Dave Leamer has sold out his
is in Missoula this week laying in an additional stock of business at Thomp[...]ernal revenue for Missoula Ontario, Canada in time for the birth of their eldest child.
County, and in pursuit of his official duties recently went[...]- see
Island), Dave stepped out of a saloon just in time to see a Heron, Mt); 5] Clara Georgen May 30, 1887 (John Egan in
man walking off with his cantinas. He stepped up[...]n 6, 1894 - died Feb. 21, 1915 burial was March 2 in the
you want to.” Dave said the fellow’s impu[...](died in infancy).
The W eekly Missoulian, Misso[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (861)[...]etime after the birth of their last child, Joseph in 1902 Sarah Elizabeth was born Sept. 16, 189[...]g newspaper items notes that they had been living in eleventh child of fourteen.
Cedar Spur, whic[...]1916 in Plains, Mt., by Michael J. Donahue, Catholic Prie[...]. It started with the leaving of their daughter in Book 1 page 344 Sanders County Courthouse.
Mary Agnes and her family, this was noted in the local Harry V.Tallmadege was bor[...]Falls, W isc., to George Tallmadge born in Mass. (deceased at time
Mt. Friday July 30, 1909[...]of his sons marriage) and Edwina Patterson, born in New
family from Heron is visit with Mrs. W illett[...]s. George The Tallmadge family lived in Oshkosh, W isconsin in
W illett left on W ednesday for Bonner, where Mr.[...]n with the Big Blackfoot Milling Co. working in a sawmill. By 1900 he is deceased and by 1902
T[...]ad seven children: 1] Harold Vernon,
making a bad cut in his foot. He is under Dr. Peek’s care. M[...]Harry and Sarah ran a store in Bull River from 1930 - to
The Sanders County Le[...]7, 1915 - page 3 - Frank LeBert, formerly of this city, Harry died Nov. 26,1981 Libby, Lincoln Co., Mt. (Death
but now a resident of the Heron district, was in town this month could be Oct).
week on his[...]he intends
to improve. Mr. LeBert is the father - in- law of Joseph Serv[...]enchtown,
Son Fred moved to Priest River, Idaho in 1920. Missoula Co., Mt., to Francis LeBert and Ellen Cox.
Sarah Elizabeth remained in Bull River to about 1950? She attended grade school in Thompson as noted in this
Francis (Frank) died April 8, 1919[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (862)[...]sident of the First State Bank of Thompson Falls.
in Northern Ireland and his mother in Penn. 1911 Thompson Falls P[...]or high Edward married Maria Antonia Ortega in 1946 in New
school.[...]9] Steven.
“Sam” joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in Edward died Feb. 8, 2004 Hot Springs, M[...]36. On his card he cremation and burial in Superior.
noted that he resided in Plains and was a salesman. Sander C[...]were 27 years of age at the time of their in Hot Springs.
marriage; Sam is an auto salesman, Retail Auto; that Eliza is Edward was born Aug. 1, 1926 in St. Maries, Idaho, to
a teacher in the public schools and Richards has served in Anna Victoria (Karlsson) and James W illiam[...]the youngest of nine children. He attended school in St.
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompso[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the he entered the U.S. Navy and served fr[...]tem this coming year; Eliza Lee, Girls’ In 1946, after only a 12 hour courtship, Edward marr[...]eight grade. Maria Antonia Ortega Ortiz in New Jersey. They were
Sanders County Independe[...]dger together for 46 years until her death in 1993. They had nine
Oct. 24, 1934 - Republican Co[...]to Kellogg and he worked as a miner and logger. In 1954 he
Mrs. E. Lee has been re-engaged as Dean o[...]ability to operate a motor grader. He took
summer in their cottage on Flathead lake. great pride in his work.
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. In 1962 he moved to Thompson Falls, where he worked in
Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Mrs. Eliza Lee, dean of girls at the the woods and in construction. In 1969 the family moved to
dorm, left for the east[...]t
where they have purchased land and are starting in the Springs in 2003.
cherry orchard business.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (863)[...]863

Coffelt - Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of cremation thirty-six years of age[...]y,
arrangements. A graveside service will be held in Superior England; residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
at a later date to[...]Good and Mrs. Charles Good, both residing in Thompson
March 5, 1909 - Mr. and Mrs. Matt Legaul[...]“In the spring of 1885, a miner named Tom Shearer had[...]ions of
Mt. Jan. 11, 1889 page 2 col 4 - marriage in Missoula - Mrs. his rich find. To get the ch[...]George Reider,
1900 burial June 26, 1900 Missoula City Cemetery, Lawyer Burton, Mart Con[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 28, 1893 - W e
creek mines in Idaho. Messrs. Russell and McGlinchy were[...]tifiy that John W . Leigh worked twenty four (24)
in town last Saturday, working in the interest of their route, days at $2.50 per[...]ite Committee.
and to Pritchard creek, which ____ in the vicinity and down The W eekly Montani[...]ve again taken up their residence
making the trip in the short distance of but twenty five miles. wi[...]e trip over the road has been made by pedestrians in works every summer.
twelve hours. Mess[...]of this township. Leigh is a good man
ad was run in the Missoulian - Go To The New Mines By and an old timer. In bygone days John, in company with five
W ay of Thompson Falls Trail -[...]February, 1884 - A good built a wagon road in here from Murray. John has been here
and Easy Gra[...]e makes
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula his little fortune in the mines he will come back to
County Cour[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (864)[...]emley
April 5, 1912 - W illis Tells of Early Days in Thompson The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.[...]Sanders Co., Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Fa[...]ge Burson were came to the United States in 1894 and is still an alien; he is a
the locators who cut through the trail that the prospectors labor[...]at he is boarding
used to travel to Murray, Idaho in 1884. with W ah Tong.[...]ate- 1] Evelyn May 19, 1922; 2] Elvin, April In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Fa[...]ingle; that
W illiam signed up for the CCC camp in Spokane. he came to the United States in 1894 and is still an alien. He
He was placed as[...]he week as the guest of her friend, Miss Lekevitz in mother born Co. Louth, Ireland.)
Thomp[...]sistant to Twin Falls, Idaho buried May 22 in Reno, W ashoe Co. Nev.
Miss Lekevitz, the nurse a[...]; 31
- Miss Rose Lekezitz, who has been the nurse in charge at years of age born Oriflia Provin[...]t four months, left for Seattle Sunday residing in Noxon, Missoula County, Montana; son of
afternoon[...]ite; 29 years of age born Simond, Carlton,
arrest in connection with Arthur Soule’s murder trial as to Province of New Brunswick, Canada; now residing in
with holding evidence.)[...]ster of the
hospital, who was called as a witness in the Soule trial, will Gospel. W itnesses were,[...]her work at Corvallis, Ore. residing in Noxon, Mont.[...]Mt. ca 1895.
Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - New Teachers in our Schools - front Martha Elizabeth Kirb[...]ed and by this marriage
charge of this department in a junior high school. had on[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (865)[...](portion taken from the history of the burned in Quebec, Canada to Joseph and Leonide Duguay. Thei[...]H. Davis cabinet shop, which was the first store in Clarkston, W a.)
Thompson Falls. They m[...]ada of French Mission Valley Nursing Home in St. Ignatius at the age of
heritage Canadian pare[...]was to be recited
immigrated to the United States in 1898 and was still an W ednesday at 8 p.m[...]as under the direction of
alien; he was a laborer in a saw mill and that he boarded Fearon-Riddle Funeral Chapel in that town.
with Nelson Grandchamp Harold married Elsie Nuse in 1946 and they had the[...]W hite. be in God’s Hands Saturday, March 6, 2004 after passi[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. away at his home in Thompson Falls.
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the Dutch was born August 21, 1918 in Viking, Alberta,
Thompson Falls system this comin[...]dge Lentz, Missoula). Ignatius, Mt., in 1937 with his family and in 1945 became a
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Jan. 30, 1935 U.S. citizen. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Miss Esther Lentz has retur[...]ool duties after a week’s absence on In 1946, he married Elsie Nuse and the couple made t[...]Miss Esther Lentz has signed a contract to teach in the retirement. He also owned and manage[...]onversation
here last year, is teaching this year in the Missoula schools. although it was well known that getting a word in first was[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (866)[...]to Miss Ruth Hunter of Glendive
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Lou; in 1904. They have an interesting family of four chi[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
wife, Elsie in 1999.[...]udge McCulloch. It was his first
daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Ron Hamel of Thompson vis[...]medical treatment. Judge McCulloch tried a case in
A memorial service will be held Friday, March 12 at 11 Missoula in which Judge Lentz was disqualified.
a.m. at St. W illiam Catholic Church in Thompson Falls with Judge Lentz is one of[...]al. The fourth
Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of Judicial district is indeed fortunate in having three of the
arrangments. strongest judges in the state. They are all able and fair and[...]Marion, Judge for Sanders County in 1916.
W illiamson Co., Ill. to Eli Lentz and Lydi[...]Doris Lenzi
afterwards settled in North Carolina, from which state his Roy[...]is Lenzi
grandfather removed to southern Illinois in the early part of (Thompson Falls) June 18, 1[...]e now living. One brother is
professor of English in the Illinois state normal, another[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. July
city schools, the other brother being county commissio[...]sh, Leo was graduated from Thos Falls High school in
The new judge graduated from Valpariso universi[...]A. Larson.
Glendive schools, he served two years in that capacity and Sanders County Indepen[...]nsored by
elected as a republican county attorney in Dawson county. Mr and Mrs. Earl Davis was given Friday night at the Davis
In 1909 Judge Lentz located in Missoula for the practice home, honoring L[...]o died May 25, 1995 Olympia, Thurston co., W a.
In the recent election, no party nominations being m[...]ge Napton ran as independent candidates, the vote in the Frank Leonard was born June 7,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (867)[...]ead Mining company, Monday, and while here
living in Dixon, Mt.[...]amples of ore with him, which was recently struck in the
laborer for the Thompson Falls Power co. mine in which he is a stockholder and employe. If the bod[...]mines in western Montana.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]22, 1966 page 8 col 5 - Former Teacher Dies in Butte - A
afternoon and died a few hours later, a[...]ared for the Christmas Leonard died Nov. 25 in Butte, where he had resided and
dinner a can of o[...]n with cramps, found Thompson Falls faculty in June 1958.
relief by regurgitating the oysters, b[...]ey Canada. His parents also were born in Canada but were of a
formerly lived at Ronan, the[...]hen Mr. Leonard secured employment with In the 1900 Federal census (June 8) he states that h[...]year single; that he came to the United States in 1897 and is an
he has been in the employ of the Thompson Falls Power alien; that he works as a laborer in the saw mill; and that he
company. They lived in Joe Valentine’s house in the eastern is boarding with Joseph P. Grandc[...]and five children of Frank Leonard, who died in that capacity for a long time receiving a federal[...]ing. The sum of $402 service appointment in the Missoula forestry office.
was raised at the T[...]s men of the town to total the office here in keeping with the policy of appointing
over $500.[...]mmissioners have provided the outsiders in each county to handle administrator positions to[...]avoid personal relationship and partiality in placement of the
Chinook, Mont., where Mrs. Leona[...]ministration and Mr. W ilson, field engineer were in to
from Hamilton, visited our city the first of the week on consult with Mr.[...]2 col 3 - Orra Leonard came up from 1902 in Rathdrum, Idaho by E. P. Dyer justice of t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (868)[...]s. M. Dyer. The W ash.
marriage is recorded in Kootenai county Courthouse in
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in book 2 page 492.[...]July 21, 1911 - page 3 - W ill Locate in Thompson Falls - Dr.
reputed to be the first child born in Thompson Falls F. K. Lewers, of Ennis, Montana, has decided to locate in
according to her sister Isabelle Ross.[...]hompson Falls and with his wife will move to this city in a
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]few days. Dr. Lewers is a graduate of Kanasa City Medical
Friday July 6, 1906 - Mrs. George Leslie[...]rmerly Miss Mathers and was returning to her home in Lewis of the supreme bench of Kansas.
Sp[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday his wife came in from their former home at Ennis, Montana
July 27,[...]e Thursday, and are permanently located in Thompson Falls.
Thompson resident, arrived here o[...]Dr. Lewers left a very successful practice in the Madison
Thompson river to enjoy a short outing in that favorite valley, but on account of h[...]ry lists him as a erect a fine sanitarium in Thompson Falls.
carpenter.[...]near the city of Pensacola, which is partially cleared and
Fr[...]eto 21 years old; laborer; dark complexion; 5' 5" in intention of arranging matters to have a porti[...]ack colored hair; brown colored eyes; set out in tropical fruits.
born June 11, 1890 Termino Imere[...]at the
also his last place of residency; residing in Thompson Falls, residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thaye[...]r. Lewers - Dr. F. K. Lewers writes
1907; arrived in Montana July 24, 1911. us[...]th the
J. A. Leuahau was a IOOF Charter Members in the thermometer below zero. He took a bath in the Gulf of
organization of the Lodge April 5, 18[...]time in the early part of February.[...]known as the Norton Drug company, situated in the building
Irma died Jan. 25, 2005 Seattle, W[...]e named as incorporators.: Dr.
Died Jan. 25, 2005 in Seattle, W a. Preceded in death by her F. K. Lewers, R. H. Bushnell, C.[...]arian Universalist registered pharmacist placed in charge.
Church on Sunday, February 6th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of The new company is capitalize[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (869)[...]869

usually carried in the drug business. It is the intention of the e[...]- discharged 1865, 4 years and 1 month. Served 14
in the county. months in Andersonville Prison.
The Sanders County Ledger[...]former resident of
the week, his entire interest in the Power City Drug company Thompson, died at Fallon, Neva[...]following W ednesday. Mr. Lewis came to Thompson in
physician and surgeon.[...]. Paralysis was the cause of his death. He
Kansas City tomorrow for this place to join the doctor.[...], Mt. Friday George Humphry who reside in Rathdrum, Ida., and one son
Sept. 4, 1914 - page[...]John & Glenna (Campbell) Lewis
the doctor will be in his office at all hours of the day and Ra[...]tory lists him as a Ray was residing in Thompson Falls at the time of his
physician and s[...]alls, Mt. Friday eventually was placed in the 342 Engineer General Service
May 7, 1915 - pa[...]t to Operator). His tour of duty was served in Normandy, N.
his already well equipped office.[...]his home address
a fortnight visit with relatives in Kansas City, Missouri. was Hermiston, Ore, but he was residing in Thompson Falls
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]lark Fork Valley Nursing Home.
Laurel and Bridger in Carbon county. Th[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 7, 1911 in Minneapolis, Minn., and was raised in Minnesota
Oct. 15, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. F. K. Lew[...]ir new home at Edgar, Fort Peck dam, and in logging and lumber mills, retiring
Montana.[...]ay He was a vet from W W II, serving in the Army Corps of
Nov. 12, 1915 - page 3 - It is learned by a letter received Engineers in Europe and moved to Plains in February of
here by friends, that Dr. and Mrs. F.[...]tead He and Glenna Campbell were married in Plains August 2,
of going to Edgar, Montana, as w[...]is for the VFW team in 1946 and later coached little league.
Bur_ Lewi[...]s Alliance Church which he
parents were also born in N. Carolina. helped build.
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Fa[...]sus schedule #38-38 He was preceded in death by one brother, Gene Olson.
Thompson Falls,[...]Coffelt-Bunch funeral Services were in charge of

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (870)[...]of his wife and children; noted that in 1963 he was in[...]ge 8 - Robert Lewis, a former resident now
living in Belgrade, will report to Butte June 21 for physic[...]ilroad but for a Lyman Liebig is mentioned in this article - Sanders
number of years has manage[...]mily consists of himself, his wife and his mother in law, page 8 col 6 - Harry Smith, 89, Passes M[...]services for Henry Smith, 89, who was found dead in his
Beacon at that place.[...]t. Monday, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Community
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - C. A. Libby left last week for Malt Methodist church in Plains. Burial will be in the Plains
and Bowdoin, Montana where he formerly[...]Independent Ledger, Thompson years in various locations in different phases of logging
Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct.[...]page col 5 - Locals - operations. He remained in his cabin when Livingston
Chester Libby and wife[...]ta, Montana where Mrs. He was active in and around the cabin and Lyman Liebig,
Libby mana[...], they left Mrs.
Libby’s mother Mrs. Lou W olfe in charge of their W est End[...]Lieby born March 24, 1881 working as a butcher in St.
work in eastern Montana.[...]Market, has purchased a half
service. Mr. Libra, in the reserve commission, was a captain interest in a shop at St. Ignatius and moved his family to that
in the last war.[...]of the week.
Allison joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
1953 to 1960 and 1963 to 1966. His card noted the[...]eby Jr.
following: Allison Leonard Libra residing in Thompson W illiam Jacob Lieby jr., wa[...]8 Puyallup, W a.
Ca. (Serial # 0- 860143); served in the Army Headquarters Obituary - W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (871)[...]e work was done by Mr. Fox and speaks well
Born in Thompson Falls, Montana and was a resident of for that gentleman’s ability in that line of work.
the Tacoma area since 1920. He served in the US Navy and The W eekly Montanian Jan[...]ears of age and single ; that he came to American in
Post 2224.[...]Anaconda, Mont., March 16, 1910 -
He was preceded in death by a son, Jerome of Colorado W . E[...]Arrives in Town from the Mines - condensed from article -[...]. May 26, on Prospect creek and are now in shape to mine and
1905 - H. D. Ebey of Helena, Ch[...]ments.
here on no. 6 on Thursday afternoon having in custody Sing The claims, some twelve in number, practically cover all
Lin, a chinaman fro[...]cked up here the known showings of antimony in the south side of the
to await instructions from[...]S. Hougland and George Burson of this city, Joseph M.
Mr. Ebey has been taking a census an[...]Senator from Montana,
inspection of the Chinamen in the westend and when Sing and W . F. Linen[...]his certificate was found to but now living in Germany.
have been altered and his name entered and his arrest He is not listed in another Polk directory until the
followed. He will be held in custody here pending the Thompson Falls[...]taken to Helena. residing in Munche, Bavaria in July of 1907 and he stopped
Sing Lin, better kn[...]to visit with him. (Had he returned to his home in Germany
resident here, but lately has been conduc[...]John Lindsay
Henry Schwitzer August 13, 1894 in Thompson Falls, Mt. The 1890 fed[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (872)[...]expecting to arrive in time to spend New Year’s day with[...]the service as forest guards on June. 1.
in October. - Milwaukee Sentinel Aug. 15, 1915.
- Frederick Linley is in the employ of the power company[...]ars of 1920-1921 and year of 1921 - 1922 as noted in the
father, is well known in western Montana and at one time High Sch[...]- Miss Little
was rector of the Episcopal church in Missoula. Normal Training.
T[...]is accepted a position as stenographer in the office of the clerk
confined to his home this[...]and recorder at Thompson.
poisoning in his left arm. It is reported that he is now
impro[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Fa[...]here they will make came to the United States in 1894 and is still an alien; that
their fut[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (873)[...]k directory lists him as a laborer. retirement in the early 1990s.[...]Obert and Dorothy (Knabe) Rummel were married in
Geo. Lofblom[...]previous marriage, and from then on was a hero in his step-
Samuel G. & M argaret W . (Hazelbak[...]ert loved music, he played his banjo an accordian in jam
Margaret Jones.[...]In his later years, he played in the nursing homes with Alan
Information from th[...]Montana to Samuel G. Dorothy died in 1990, and Bert later met Marie Barber
Loffman and[...]not been previously and moved to her home in Plains where he resided until
married - married t[...]ite; 19 years of age born Salmon, he worked in it tirelessly until last fall. They entered their[...]r and May Clemens - she had not vegetables in the fair and won many blue ribbons.
been previous[...]He went to live at Cherry Hill Assisted Living in
Montana by Frederick L. Gilson Baptist Minister. Thompson Falls in September, where they gave him tender
W itnesses:[...]to Frank Hazelbaker and May Clemens. in how he lived his life and how he treated others.[...]Lofthus;
Obert Lofthus was born Nov. 29, 1927, in Highlanding, daughter Bertina Smith; stepc[...]iane) Rummel, and
Obert married Dorothy Strombo in 1958 and they had the Jennine (Everett) Rob[...]ica) Brekke of W aldorf, Md.
burial Dec. 15, 1990 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Bert was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Andor,
Mt.[...]Falls, Mt. with burial Rummel.
Feb. 26, 2011 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. G[...]side. at the VFW Hall in Plains.
Obert was born on Nov. 29, 1927, in Highlanding, Minn.,
the seventh of 11 children bo[...]d to Ebro, Minn., where he attended
grade school. In 1945, the family moved to a larger farm in Father Loiseau
Bagley, Mi[...]. 25, 1906 - The Rev.
being drafted into the Army in 1952. He was stationed in Father Loiseau made his bi-monthly visitati[...]ged from Sunday of last week.
the Reserves in 1960.
Obert moved to Thompson Falls in the early 1950s, where
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (874)[...]ge 3 - Miss Marian Lombard, sister of E. Our City - Clark Long of Sprague, W ash., was a Thompson
S. Dodds, who has spent the winter here, left for her home in Falls visitor Friday and Saturday and is making[...]Mr. Long recently sold out his jewelry business in Sprague
Sept. 24, 1915 - page 3 - Miss Marian Lom[...]h and
Chicago to take a nurse’s training course in the Children’s tools here on my return to S[...]people. I have the refusal of two locations in the town and
W alter L. & Elizabeth (Jennings) Lombard expect to be with you in a short time with a fine stock of
W alter ‘Le[...]Everett died 1975 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
Sanders County Ledger,[...]bard, 73, Plains, died Thursday Mary died in 1994 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
December 25, 1980 in the Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Thompson Falls, Mt. section 9 plot # 15.
Mr. Lombard was in business in Plains for several years
until 1957 when he joine[...]s old, born Albeline,
He was born July 31, 1907 in Cripple Creek, Colorado and Dickinson Co., K[...]and Emma C. Sander. -
moved from Idaho to Montana in 1945. He married married - Doroth[...]as, 19 years old,
Elizabeth Jennings June 2, 1949 in Chester. born Laromine, Dougl[...]Mt. Friday
announced later. Shrider Funeral Home in Plains was in Feb. 19, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. John Long[...]Robert Long
A. L. Foye joined in wedlock A. Long and Lillian Smith. The[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
This was the second wedding in Thompson Falls. No April 30, 1915 -[...]uld be obtained before going to press. in the third degree, for striking Robert Long, one o[...]age col 4 - Married - On W ednesday the 7th, in Justice Nippert’s court as charged W endesday and was
Justice A. L. Foye joined in wedlock, A. Long and Sylvia promptly fined $50 and given 30 days in the county jail. It
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (875)[...]875

don’t pay to get too gay in Thompson Falls. April 10, 19[...]g. 14, 1908 - T. W . Longley filed on a homestead in the
April 7, 1905 - Thos. W . Longley sr.[...]] Dusty; 2] Bambii; 3] Steve; 3] Donald.
Hospital in Missoula. Loree Louise was born May 16, 1953 in Enterprise, Ore.
The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]W ednesday for Burke, Idaho where he will engage in 25, 2003 Thurs. - Loree Louise Lord,[...]ly left on Friday She was born May 16, 1953 in Enterprise, Ore. She lived
for Trout Creek where they will make their home in the in Oregon most of her life. Loree found her true home in
future. Mr. Longley has been at work there severa[...]together.
the Northern Pacific at Trout Creek was in town. She is survived by her lo[...]ha;
here for burial on Sunday. Interment was made in the public brothers Tim, Chuck and Jason; th[...]parents born in Canada also.
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson[...]iday George came to the United States in 1880 and was
Sept. 6, 1907 - Trout Creek - A daug[...]). In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thom[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (876)[...]Leonard did Aug. 31, 1990 Plains, Mt. with burial in the
Thompson Falls, Mt. - W illiam Louille? 79 ye[...]Aug 31, 1990 at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains,
Gayle O. Lovhaug was born May 29, 1935 in Kalispell, Mont., of a heart attack.
Mon[...]Leonard L. Lovhaug was born May 9, 1933 in Kalispell to
Gayle married Donald W . Campbell on May 4, 1957 in Norman Lovhaug and Edna May Blunt. He m[...]ey had the following children: 1] Eva; family in 1945 to Thompson Falls and was graduated from
2][...]Thompson Falls High School in 1952.
Gayle died Sept. 4, 2004 Glendive, Mont. with burial in After graduation he served with the U.S. Army in the
Glendive Sept. 8, 2004.[...]of Forsyth, Mt.) and Sue (VonHeeder of Thos.)
in the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Leonard worked at sawmills in the Thompson Falls area
Glendive with Pastor Joel[...]by U. S. Antimony
Gayle was born May 29, 1935 in Kalispell, Mont., the co., until retiring[...]an 30 years and
up with her older brother Leonard in Kalispell and had been chief of the[...]ompson Falls High longtime member of the City Council and for many years
School in 1954, and attended W estern College in Dillon for was president of the council. He w[...]s club
married Donald W . Campbell on May 4, 1957 in Thompson secretary. He had also served a[...]y district governor. He was a
Glendive their home in 1964. former t[...]friends, working with the public, Active in fraternal organizations, he was a member of the
b[...]astern Star and was a member
Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and and treas[...]r daughter, Eve; a brother, Leonard; and a sister-in- a member of the Algeria Temple and its Ambassa[...]Lovhaug. in Helena and the Scottish Rite Bodies in Missoula. He
Gayle is survived by her husband D[...]avid Tuhy; a great 1990, and burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery in Thompson
grandchild, Dominic Fredrick; nieces, Yv[...]Virginia Lovhaug died April 24, 1998 with burial in the
Mogle and great-niece Nickole Mogle.[...]onard
Leonard LeRoy Lovhaug was born May 9, 1933 in born May 9, 1933 Kalispel[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (877)[...]877

Norm died Nov. 25, 1961 with burial in the Fraternal Mt. (June 8) he stated t[...]# 24 came to the United States in 1894, he is still an alien; laborer
Sanders Cou[...]al services will be conducted
Thursday at 2 p.m., in the Community Congregational[...]Lowell
church for Norman A. Lovhaug, 56, who died in a Missoula The Sanders County Ledger,[...]. G. Lowell arrived here from Boston the first
be in the IOOF. Masonic cemetery under the direction of[...]James Lowell
He was born in Montevideo, Minn. Dec. 25, 1904 to Mr.[...]alls, Mt. Friday
and Mrs. Ole Lovhaug. He resided in Minnesota until he April 3, 1914 - front page col 4 - Lowell Leaves for Florida
moved to Montana in 1929. He married Edna Mae Blunt - J[...]who has been superintendent over the
May 4, 1932 in Kalispell.[...]ida, where he will take
Consolidated Freightways. In 1939 he transferred to charge of th[...]k on the construction of three large
Missoula and in 1945 left Consolidated to make his home in mills. A going away dinner party was given[...]evening, in honor of Mr. Lowell.
Mr. Lovhaug served on the[...]ed here from Los
Dist. No. 2, was a member of the city council for two terms, Angeles, Calif., Sund[...]Bea Lowry
Algeria Shrine in Helena.[...]Fairbault, Minn. Don served in the Army.
The family has suggested that tributes be in the form of The Sanders County Independe[...]ns to the Shriners Crippled Children’s hospital in Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - Local Ha[...]in eastern Montana to teach for the coming year.[...]the week the winter. Don was an apprentice in the printing trade at the
for Orange, Mass., and[...]one child.
Sing Low was born March 1847 China.
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thom[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (878)[...]9, 1917 to Robert B. 1919, when they lived in Tacoma, W a., for the health benefit
Lowry and Cl[...]of his mother who died later in 1921 back in Bonners Ferry,
The Sanders County Independent L[...]S. Lowry Ted from their mill in Bonners to Thompson Falls. Ted was
Robert B. ‘Bob’ Lowry was born in 1883. only there for about f[...]-Bob Lowry, who has been attending summer school in one of the household. Mrs. Lubckee and[...]essrs Murphy, Lucas,
Sanders County Relief office in Thompson Falls advised Branshaw and other[...]g on the head of
that after Thursday of this week in compliance with the Thompson river and rep[...]Tom Lucas
Clara died in 1958 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, The Sanders County L[...]who was
Robert died Feb. 8, 1946 and was buried in the Fraternal arrested on May 28th for resist[...]days in the county jail.
Alex Loz[...]Ruth Luckett
as noted in the Dec. 1951. Chit Chat, local newspaper for[...], Mt. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in
Feb. 1952 issue of the Chit Chat notes t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (879)[...]Berlin and Stella resided in W allace, Idaho in 1966. He
- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ludberg left for[...]ntil work is resumed on the the worked in the US Employment office and also worked for
cons[...]a.m. at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church in W allace,
Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory lists him a second Shoshone Funeral Service in Kellogg is in charge of
time as Hans Ludor.[...]s, Mt. Friday Mr. Luke, who was born in Mullen, Neb., died
June 11, 1915 - page 3 - T. L.[...]W ednesday.
E. Luderer is spending a few days in our pictuesque city. He graduated from high school in Thompson Falls, Mont.,
The Sanders County Ledge[...]ay and then moved to the Silver Valley in 1941.
July 23, 1915 - page 3 - H. E. Luderer made Plains a visit He married Stella Miles in 1942. He then served with the
the latter part of[...]other various positions until retiring in 1971. He continued a
Sept. 22, 1916 - Local Items[...]s - Hans Luderer, who He was involved in outdoor recreation, including hunting,
owns a ran[...]r sports.
today. He expects to spend several days in town, being Survivors include his wife of more than 57 years; two
interested in some mining properties up Thompson river.[...]as born Sept. 23, 1935 Thompson
lookout this week in the Thompson Falls ranger district: Fal[...]Donny attend school in Thompson Falls, graduating from
Berlin married[...]Don married Susan Nesheim and they had 1] Lora in 1958
Information from their marriage license #[...]Big Timber, Mt. (Terry Tillman); 2] Donald born in 1960
in the Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Mt. - Berlin[...]usly married; had one son: 1] Timothy John in 1975 Helena, Mt.
parents are W alter Luke and Lau[...]Viola Maude W est - married Mary born in 1969; 2] Kevin born in 1975.
Aug. 8, 1942 Polson, Mt. by John J. O’Ken[...]Karen Pepper was born July 12, 1948 W ashington, Iowa
Priest. W itnesses: Lillian Miles and Irwin Luke[...]Donald had enrolled with the National Guard while in
Miles and Viola Maude W est.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (880)[...]ied Oct. 7, 1990 Thompson Falls, Mt., with
burial in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]s. Oct. Gerald graduated from high school in Thompson Falls and
1990 - Donald Luke - Funeral s[...]ylund following children: 1] Bruce Allan in 1957 (W endy Denise
Olson officiating. Burial und[...]ction of Coffelt - Johnson); 2] Margaret Ruth in 1959 Hot Springs, Mt.
Bunch Funeral Service of Thompson Falls was to follow in (Thomas Lyle Brown); 3] Neil Jay in 1963 Hot Springs, Mt.
the Fraternal Cemetery.[...](Liza Anne Grand); 4] Jacqueline W ynne in 1970 Helena,
Mr. Luke died of cancer Sunday Oct. 7, at his home in Mt.
Thompson Falls.[...]as born Sept. 23, 1935 to W alter and Gladys Luke in Missoula County, Mt., to Jack Doering and Ida[...]tended school. After graduating Sally works in a Day Care Center.
from high school in 1954, he joined the Montana National
Guard, and w[...]Aileen (Hylton) Luke
Mr. Luke worked and lived in Missoula from 1960 until Irwin Prentice Luke was born Jan. 15, 1914 Prentice,
moving to Helena in 1972. Cherry[...]t. 15, 1944 Missoula,
and moved to Thompson Falls in 1989. Missoula Co., Mt.[...]in died Aug. 5, 1961 Spokane, W ash., with burial in
Church and the International Order of Odd Fellows lodge in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. s[...]leen died Aug. 5, 1961 Spokane, W ash with burial in
daughters, Lora Tillman, Las Vegas, Nev.; Tammy S[...]atterson, Helena; three sons, Donald Luke, 10 in same grave as her husband.
Missoula; and T. J. Lu[...]W ash.; and Eunice morning at 11 a.m. in the Smith Funeral Home, Spokane, for
Peterson, Fe[...]Luke Helena, two Saturday afternoon in a two-car accident about four miles
grandchildren[...]e W andemere highway. Their two
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and two children, Sharon, 12 and Floyd, 9, were in critical condition
brothers. in Deaconess hospital in Spokane early this week as a result
The family[...]1914 in Nebraska and came to Thompson Falls as a small[...]the following children: W esley He had lived in Spokane a number of years prior to his
Paul Sept.[...]t.; 2] Chris Robert March death. Survivors in addition to the children are his father and
18, 1[...]hree half-brothers, Jerry and Larry,
Joe served in the U.S. Army 1944 - 1946. He worked as an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (881)[...]#2 Sue (Clayton)
victims were held in Spokane Thursday morning after which Ric[...]the second time to Sue Clayton.
Georglyn of Rapid City who remained with Mr. and Mrs. Richa[...]Born Dec. 19, 1936 in Lisbon, ND to Robert and Lena
Juanita had been[...]Lukes, he graduated from high school, and in 1955, started
George married Juanita (Luke) W h[...]hool of
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders Forestry.
County Courthouse,[...]ed and divorced - married to Juanita years in the U. S. Army and was discharged with the rank o[...]ridley, to the Helena National Forest in 1964 and then to the
Minister.[...]7 Tyler, W ashington management assistant in 1970.
to George Lamphier and Lola Field. In 1980 he was promoted to the position of district[...]on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. In 1984 he[...]District, Davy Crockett National Forest in Texas. He retired
Phyllis Maxine Luke was born Dec. 1, 1933 Thompson in 1994.
Falls, Mt., to W alter E. Luke and Gladys M. Flemming. Richard was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara.
Phyllis marrie[...]w & Vicky Lynn (W arrington) Luke in the Boy Scouts and with his church. After his ret[...]941 Thompson many summers were spent in the state he loved, Montana.
Falls, Mt., to W alt[...]I. (Prentis) Luke
Larry and Vicky were divorced in 1988. # 2[...]son of W illiam C. Luke (who
Larry is a teacher in the W ashington schools. w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (882)[...]lers of Thompson Falls, Montana

born Jan. 1929 in Pennsylvania. And that he had two sisters, unle[...]orn July 1899; and a return to his old home in W isconsin to locate.
brother W arren A., born Ju[...]Jan. 30, 1924 Laura died Aug. 14, 1926 in Thompson Falls, Mt. and
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 6] Eunice Margarett Aug. 19, 1925, was buried in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Thomp[...]5] Larry
following: W alter Elijah Luke residing in Trout Creek, Mt.; LaRew March 20, 1941 Thompson[...]formation from their marriage license # 470 (487) in the
could not decipher) Neb.; farmer; married (as[...]uke of
exemption because of wife and child); tall in height; medium Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 41 y[...]; mixed colored hair. Republican City, Harlan Co., Neb., to W illiam Luke and
The San[...]on Falls, Mt. - Employees
Creek, who is a brother-in-law of W alter Morkert who has Honor Luke, E[...]ine of parts and position with the utility in Hamilton, at a picnic held
accessories and will be able to attend to the needs of Ford Sunday.
owners, in addition to handling the new machines. He also Mr. Luke, who has resided in Thompson Falls since 1918,
expects to secure the[...]r their success. is in the eighth grade. The Lukes’ are affilia[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (883)[...]heart the Great Falls Air Depot.
attack in a Missoula, Montana hospital. Burial was in the Sanders County Ledger May 1, 1946, Th[...]Mt. - Lt. Junior Luke, stationed in Spokane was home over
Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]24, 1951 Richland,
J. Luke, 76, died unexpectedly in a Missoula hospital early Benton Co., W ash.[...]A. Linares and Esther.
held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Community W alter J. Lu[...]al Park,
Simmons Carr Mortuary. Interment will be in the Fraternal Sacramento, Ca.
Cemetery.[...]ed by Sanders County as a road 1993 in a Folsom, California hospital.
foreman for many years and also did electrical work. In A native of Thompson Falls, Luke held a[...]the Montana Power Co. plant staff and was in chemical engineering from Montana State Universit[...]. 1, served as an Air Corps meteorologist in W orld W ar II. He
1954.[...]missile projects. He retired in 1985.
Survivors include the widow, Gladys, at t[...]orial
The family has requested that tributes be in the form of Park, Sacramento, Calif.
memoria[...]Society of Sacramento, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Mount
for burial Aug 30, 1989. - section 7 plot #[...]01 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks.
Gladys was active in the Mt. Silcox Lodge No. 111 Order Burial will be in the cemetery.
of Eastern Star and The Community Congregational Church He died Thursday in a hospital after a long illness at age
of Thompson Falls. In 1986 she entered the Masonic home 69.
in Helena, Montana.[...]Mina and her parents came to Thompson Falls in 1895.
completed his course in advanced army meteorology at The Sand[...]8, 1909 - Miss W ilhemina Larson has been married in
commissioned as a Lieutenant just recently[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (884)[...], Mt.
parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church in Missoula, Alberta Lundy died Sept. 1969 P[...]Lundy, 61, Passes
Minnesota, eventually ending up in New York. They plan on W ednesday - Funeral[...]. p.m. in the Fearon Chapel at St. Ignatius for Mrs. Frank[...](Alberta) Lundy, 61, who died W ednesday morning in a
Mrs. Anton Larson. Up to a short time she has b[...]hospital after a long illness. Interment will be in the
employee of Dr. Peek’s drug store, a position she has held Pleasantview Cemetery in St. Ignatius near her mother.
continuously for se[...]riday Mrs. Lundy was born April 24, 1908 in Hebron, N. Dak.,
May 22, 1914 - page 3 - Born - To Mrs. and Mrs. C. J. and resided in Ravalli from 1950 to 1961 when they moved
Lumby o[...]filed notice of his intention to make final proof in John Lundgren was married and they had th[...]Sunday and will keep house for their father in the Davidson
Frank & Alberta Lu[...]purchased this
Alberta was born April 24, 1908 in Hebron, N. Dak. morning lots numbered 21-22-23 in block 41 of the original
Alberta had been previ[...]child: 1] Ronald ca 1937 will improve in the near future with a $5,000 residence. Mr.
San[...]klayers, commenced work today on the new business
In St. Petersburg, Fl. Death was attributed to a cer[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather include A[...]e, Brenda and two infant sons. Services were held in Missoula W ednesday, where she expects to dispose of her
St. Petersburg Saturday and interment was in a cemetery property and join her husband in Victoria B. C.
there.[...]ls, Mt. Friday
Frank joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls June 20, 1913 - page 3 -[...]is card noted the following: Frank Lundy residing in Pacific coast, where he has spent the winter.[...]fe Alberta; working as a millwright; just in time to vote at the special election. John says t[...]) he was a Tec 3 class, 1490th Engineer Main Co., in the May 19, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - John Lundgren,
Army; his discharge papers are filed in Ft. Benton, Mt.; formerly of this place, but now making his home in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (885)[...]ith his many friends here He was united in marriage to Virginia Montana Melton on
W ednesday[...]W ilbur was enumerated in the 1900 federal census,
Ruth Lundgren was born[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday that he was born in Kansas. That he owned his own house
Sept. 1, 1911[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Thompson Falls, in 1910, where they have since resided. In
Nov. 3, 1911 - front page - One Rooster: Ten Days[...]lains from
he was placed under arrest W ednesday. In Judge January 1, 1907 through June[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
sentenced to ten days in the country jail. Friday Oct.[...]A representative of the Polk Directory listed him in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]says, “I was here when this house was built in the spring of
and on page 5 col 6&7 - Married - both parties residing in 1884, during the Coeur d’Alene mining excit[...]sheriff’s hammer, and how he invited everybody in sight to
Aug. 31, 1906 - Mr. and Mrs. W alter Lutton and family join him in a drink when on opening the first barrel he
arriv[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In 1909 he was residing in Hope, Idaho. Aug. 18, 1911 -[...]n) Lutton morning lots numbered 21-22-23 in block 41 of the original
W ilbur Fisk Lutton was born October 24, 1856 in Indiana. townsite of Thompson Falls from W . F. Lutton, which he
His parents were born in Ohio. will improve in the near future with a $5,000 residence. Mr.
Hi[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
settled in the Gallatin Valley at Bozeman.[...]’s Mother Dead
W ilbur came to Thompson Falls in 1884. - Mrs. W F. Lutton rec[...]mining camps. Harriet Melton of that city.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (886)[...]rris. The sympathy of the
to what is now Virginia City, and where Mrs. Lutton was community is extended to the family in their sorrow.
born, she holding the distinction o[...]were held from the Methodist Episcopal
child born in the territory of Montana.[...]officiating. The services at the grave side were in
County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday June 18[...].O.O.F.
- front page col 6 - Montana Pioneer Dies in Minnesota - Virginia died March 13[...]lton, well known Gallatin burial in the City Cemetery Sec. 1 lot 5 block 1. (Noted that
ranchm[...]eer Matron Passes - One of the
expected to arrive in Belgrade Thursday. M[...]ived from his nurse a few days ago in a local hospital after an illness of a few weeks.[...]Mrs. Hurlburt (Virginia) was born in Virginia City,
John Melton, son of Amos Melton, who came to[...]ry of Montana, February 12, 1865, the daughter of
City in 1865, was born in Illinois, Oct. 28, 1859. He was Mr. a[...]me to Montana by horse and wagon, via the Bridger cut-
Bozeman and she survives him. The 10 children resulting off through Bozeman to Virginia City, where his daughter
from the union are living. Th[...], and Amos at his homestead near In a short time her parents moved to Bozeman where s[...]d met and married W ilbur Fisk Lutton
sisters all in this state, are the surviving relatives. The sisters in 1888, on Feb. 16. Soon thereafter Mr. and Mrs. Lu[...]resided until Mr. Lutton’s death in June of 1935.
The father, Amos Melton, homeste[...]rly as 1865. The who survives her mother. In June of 1936 Mrs. Lutton
ranch is now one of the most highly cultivated in the married Seymour Hurlburt, of Thompson Falls in Deer
locality. Many of the hardships, peculiar to[...]larly here. Mr. Hurlburt passed away in July of 1948 (15th) and
pestered by tribes of Ind[...]rs. Hurlburt has made her home since with her son-in-law
and Crow tribes. Mr. Melton was a democrat an[...]Dorris. Besides her son-
had been school trustee in the East Gallatin district. in-law and daughter, she is survived by 2 step-sons,[...]right and Ms. LeRoy W right and three great
rites in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery. grandchildre[...]The point of her being the first white child born in Virginia
Sunday, June 16, 1935 at his ranch three miles wet of City is also claimed by another Montanian, Mary Virgin[...]W ells)
this section. He was born Oct. 24, 1856 in Indiana. His
parents moved to Kansas and later to[...]others,
settlements and Utah, and finally settled in the Gallatin the Lux boys.
Valley at Bozeman. He came to Thompson Falls in 1884, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
and was united in marriage to Virginia M. Melton on[...]uary 16, 1888. The family moved to the ranch home in Lux Brothers,owners of the fa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (887)[...]at the Smith Funeral home and burial will be in the Fairmont
modern throughout and of the Queeen[...]ne of the most sanitary and up to date Mallon in Spokane.
dairies in the state.
- Lux Brother, owners of the W ild Ros[...]ased a Ford five passenger car and as soon as Jim gets Cleo Geraldine Lux was born April 26, 1937, a[...]Cleo died Aug.14,2007, Idaho Falls, Idaho burial in Rose
Arvilla Lux[...]argaret Martha
Charles was born March 27, 1885 in Missouri to John Matthews Lux. She grew up and attended schools in the
Thomas Lux and Elizabeth Catherine Gibson.Cha[...]area. On April 28, 1954 she married Leo W erner in
the middle child of seven known children of nine:[...]4] Katherine 5] George and Steak House in Spokane for 20 years. In 1971, she
W illiam; 6] John Thomas; 7] James H.[...]she and her husband purchased
Charles is listed in the Thompson Falls 1905 Polk Smitty’s[...]Polk directory lists him. was preceded in death by her husband. Funeral services will
The[...]t Trinity
following; Charles Crocket Lux residing in Thompson Falls, United Methodist Church (237 N[...]M. Dec. 8, 1927; 2] church. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Loretta Nov. 19, 1929; 3][...]rles Lux and Bill W hitley will serve as janitors in the F. V. Lux, who is going to Seattle. Mr. Gar[...]15, 1960 page 7 col 1 - Bill Lux’s Brother Dies in Buchanan Co. Mo. to John Thomas Lux and Eliz[...]lls, Mt. Friday
brother of Bill Lux and a brother-in-law of Rolland Jan. 13, 1911 - p[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (888)[...]ontana

following: George W illiam Lux residing in Thompson Falls, brother operated a larger da[...]Thompson Falls schools when the dormitory was in use.
district #3; nearest relative: John Thomas Lux; medium He was united in marriage to Mary Allen Austin in
height; medium build; blue colored eyes; brown co[...]lispell July 13, 1941. She presently is a patient in the
hair.[...]Other survivors in addition to Mary are three stepsons,
Information from their marriage license #1460 in the Ralph and W alter Roe, Thos Falls an[...]nt., Mary Lux died June 8, 1964 with burial in the City
by Bert A. Powell, Methodist Minister. W itnesse:[...]11, 1964 page 2 col 1- Mrs. Mary Lux Dies in Missoula.
Minnesota to Obadiah Anathias Tooley an[...]Mary Ellen (G.W .) Lux in the Community Congregational
Mary Ellen had bee[...]lowing children; 1] died Thursday evening in a Missoula hospital, which she had
Ralph; 2] W al[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs. Jan. Interment was in the City cemetery under the direction of
16, 1964 page 7 c[...]of Bend, Ore. and sister of She was born in Minnesota in July 13, 1862. She came to
W illiam Lux of Thompson Falls, died at her home in Bend Montana with her parents as a small g[...]re held at 2 p.m. W ednesday Mrs. Slide. In about 1895 the family moved to Utah in a covered
Coleman resided with a daughter and had visited M&M. in wagon, where they resided for three years[...]to Montana, again by wagon. She also resided in
Surviving also are three daughters and a son an[...]married W illiam Franklin Roe, who died in 1945.
W illiam Lux died April 19, 1964 at the age of 80 years in She married G. W . Lux in 1941. He succumbed April 19.
Thompson Falls, Mt. Burial was in the City Cemetery, She was an active member o[...]conducted Friday at 2 p.m. Austin, Drain, Ore.
in the Community Congregational church for George
W illiam Lux, 80, who died of a heart attack in the post James H. & Lulu C. ([...]abeth Catherine Gibson.
officiate. Burial will be in the City Cemetery under the James married Lulu C.[...]Information from their marriage license # 235 in the
include Duke Sallee, Dick Cornett, Cal[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (889)[...]ch owned by W ilbur Coleman and assist him to put in a special features will range according to[...]him as a laborer. stood up before Rev. Jackson in the ranch house on the
- Lulu is also listed.[...]when Jim was nervous for the first time in his life and tried
Idaho, where he was called by[...]humb. W ell every year
McDowell. Mr. Lux remained in Couer d’Alene until after they celebrat[...]aring of McDowell, who is charged with out in their W ild Rose Dairy ranch and fill them up wit[...]n
the murder of his wife, Sarah, was found guilty in the first the milk business. Mrs. James Lux, w[...]John McDowell will begin serving a life sentence in the that she has earned a rest. Everyone wh[...]Powers projecting machine, open for business in the Garden City by the middle of
electric piano and all other par[...]he progressive show man during this operations in Thompson
best line and variety of pictures in the U.S. market. Falls, and has been anxious to try his hand at the game in a
Mr. Lux says: “There will be four s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (890)[...]ch north of Harrison, Montana; a brother Andrew in Kansas, a sister
town. Mrs. Lizzie Dittemore in Missouri, 15 grandchildren, 15
Mr. and Mrs. Lux have many friends in this vicinity who great grandchildren and 7[...]their departure, but hope they will be successful in Mr. Lux lived a number of years in Missouri farming, and
their new venture. came to Montana in 1892 locating near Boulder and moving
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson in 1893 to near Bozeman. He located near Thompson Fa[...]rs. Sept. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of in 1925. Funeral services were held at Thompson Fall[...]r of the Lux brothers of Thompson, was found dead in
Missoula in order that the Rex might continue to run.[...]on
age born Ind; father born Ohio and mother born in Indiana - the charge of murdering his wife at[...]earing he was bound over to the
Mo., parents born in Ky. - Children: 1] James H. 11 years distri[...]r of this place, is given below.
Elizabeth died in 1901. The[...]rney McFarland for
John married the second time in 1902 to ----- and they McDowell was in a motion that the defendant be discharged
had one[...]because of lack of evidence. He declared in his argument
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]ward the father, because of the former’s action in
Charley, from Bozeman is visiting his brothers he[...]n T. Lux Prosecuting Attorney Potts, in delivering his arguments for
$10.00.[...]the state, dwelt in detail on the circumstances surrounding
Sanders[...]his home in Springston. Potts told of the letters written by[...]e 93, died June 11 at Thompson Falls. He was born in Lewiston, Idaho (care of Eva Gray) - W ife dead. Gone to
Indiana in 1849. He was married in 1868 and had nine Springston. Come to[...]M. McDowell.
children by his first wife who died in 1901. He married The examination of the dead woman’s stomach was made
again in 1902 and is survived by his widow. Their o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (891)[...]ar on Saturday Sept. 8, 2001
not to be interested in the proceedings. at the Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains. Her
W hen Judge Egbers delivered his decision, remanding the obituary was written up in the Sanders County Ledger,
prisoner to the custod[...]avid and Dennis
- John Thomas Lux lived and died in Sanders Co. Great Lyght, both of Tho[...]Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Howard in[...]at the Community Congregational Church in Thompson
April 5, 1907 - Another Pioneer Gone - D[...]old Mining man known to many, who for a time was in follow at Thompson Falls cemetery[...]Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of
Daniel Lydick of Murray died at the S[...]ion, but as he did not years. Burial was in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
affiliate with the[...]ve located and filed on the
Deceased was buried in the Spokane cemetery. Murray old In[...]M artin Lynch
was Aug. 1, 1970 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Sanders[...]ma grew up and attended school engineer.
in Kalispell.
March 15, 1942 Howard Lyght and Erma Elizabeth were
married in Kalispell. Erma had been married previously, and[...]Thompson Falls Power Co., rooms at the
They lived in Somers and North Dakota before moving to a[...].
cabin on the Thompson River near Thompson Falls in 1949.
In 1952 they moved into Thompson Falls.[...]Herman Lynn
Erma loved to spend time in the outdoors, on nature rides Tho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (892)[...]Market cafe, in Spokane arrived here W ednesday for a visit[...]for Sander County Ledger.
Company was in town transacting business Tuesday. He[...]s week from
winter. He will be shipping his sheep in a few days. Portland, Oregon. He is l[...]5 - page 3 - Mrs. Flora Barnes, mother of Mrs. G.
in Camas this week. He was representing the Little W onder E. MacCarter, returned Sunday to her home in Spokane,
wire tool.[...]recovery seems assured. Mrs. Griffith has visited in
MacCarter.[...]has been for the past ten days purchasing
opened in Thompson Falls - Mrs. G. E. MacCarter will[...]ng shop. The
open, next week, a place of business in the building owned plant arrived W ednesday and is now installed in the
by Joe W eber, between the post office, and t[...]independent in policy and be called the Independent
This store will be something never conducted heretofore in Enterprise.
our town and will be in the nature of a novelty, of 5 and 10 Articl[...]y with the secretary
cent store, such as is found in nearly all towns and cities. of state[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (893)[...]rief but Newsy Notes - W ith his private In honor of the Macho family’s desire to support
caboose set in on a side track Saturday evening, F. E.[...]in accompanied by Thompson Falls schools, in the name of Bert and Fern
Mrs. Griffith, spent Su[...]Heitz, the family coming to the United States in 1896.
(See Dan McCarthy) Bert served in the Spanish - American W ar.
In the 1900 federal census, Flathead County, Mt., Be[...]in 1894.
Mr. Macho came to Thompson Falls inin Missoula
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed[...]lbert Francis,
Bert Macho jr., who drives a truck in the west end of the 1915; 2] Verona M. Jan[...]t. Oct. 15, 1914 page 2 col 4
Bert was selected in the first draft of W orld W ar II, and - Married - Albert Macho of Thompson Falls, Mt. to
served in the 124th Radio Intelligence in the European Veronica Dugal of Missoula.[...]Information from their marriage license # 3117 in the
In 1947, Bert married the love of his life, Fern Ray[...]had
Congregational Church, Fern and Bert remained in not been previously married - marr[...]ohn Dugal and Charlotte Buckley - she had
Oregon. In 1957, he was graduated from the University of[...]ls, Mt. Friday
opportunity to hunt or fish, be it in Oregon or Montana. He Nov. 27, 1914 - page 3 - There was something doing
loved hiking and taking in the beauty nature holds. W estern Saturday eve[...]rintendent W . L. Christie and
Montana was always in his heart. his Pow[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Presbyterian Church in Portland. Oct. 15,[...]2 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Bert was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Tom Macho, S[...]al and are doing nicely.
Fern, of the family home in Portland, Ore.; a daughter, City Bert left the Power Co. in 1915 and in 1916 the couple
Macho, Los Angeles, Ca.; and a so[...]opened the Union Meat Market and cafe in the building the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (894)[...]lls, Mt. Thurs. officiate. Burial will be in the new City Cemetery under the
Sept. 1, 1916 - Announcement -[...]Home of Plains. Rosary will
the Union Meat Market in the new Hoyt & Peterson block be said W ednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
and are in position to furnish you everything usually carried Mr. Macho died while taking a nap. He had been in ill
in stock by up-to-date markets. Fresh and salt meats of all health for several years.
kinds and when in season, game, fish, fruit and vegetables. Surviving in addition to the widow are a daughter, Mrs.
Our[...]it will be pure and sister and two brothers in Minnesota and 16 grandchildren.
fresh. W e solici[...]in death.
Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory lis[...]Murray, W alter Luke, W alter
with Alex Mitchell in the Meats and Restaurant. Borgma[...]and her
market and cafe is a busy man these days. In addition to body returned to Thompson Falls for burial in the City
passing out the steaks in the meat market, he is doing the Cemetery o[...]t is some cook, too. You ever tasted better bread in your John E. & Prudence (Lane) M acho
life than he is turning out of that range in the basement. John E. “Jack” Macho wa[...]Items - Mr. and Mrs. Bert “Jack” served in the Army and later opened his own
Macho are the p[...]aby daughter veterinary Medical practice in Hamilton.
born at St. Luke’s hospital Monday mo[...]e an advanced
following: Engelbert Macho residing in Thompson Falls, veterinary medical cour[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct.
In 1922 they bought out Mitchell and added the groce[...]rona Macho last week. Over the A.F.& A.M., in Riverview cemetery. Dr. Macho was born
weekend the two visited their parents in Missoula. in Missoula Aug. 4, 1920, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Be[...]1937 gave the names of Macho. He grew up in Thompson Falls and was graduated
their children.[...]W ashington State College, Pullman. He married
In 1939 they added the hardware department to their[...]children, John Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Macho retired in August 1959 when they 8; Kay 6; and Jan[...]Another brother, Bert, is a dental student in Portland.
failure. His burial was Jan. 18, 1962 in the Thompson Falls He was a member of Ionic Lodge No. 38, A.F.&A.M. and
City cemetery. (quarter 2, lot # 3 block 7) (death cer[...]lebert ‘Bert’ Francis Macho and Veronica
a.m. in St. W illiams Catholic church for Bert Mac[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (895)[...]Daniel M ack
Technician 3C and served in Germany. He was discharged The Thomp[...]Elizabeth Camille M ackepeace
enlisted in the navy, has been assigned for special training[...], returning to Thompson Falls, Mt.
work in the family business. His wife became very home
si[...]eperation, Susan married again to ____
Graham and in 1984 they were residing in Great Falls, Mt. Earl D. & #1[...]1907 Eureka,
buried June 23, 1989 Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Lincoln co., Montana to[...]Thompson Falls, Mont. (The cemetery plot records in the Huntsinger.
City Office notes his death as March 9, 1989 with buri[...]ourist Hotel Monday. W ylie Garred and Don
Church in Thompson Falls, with the Rev. W illiam Dornbos[...]iciating. Interment will follow at Thompson Falls City sale does not take effect until January 1[...]Moser has operated the Tourist Hotel for the past
in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[...]ded Carroll College at Helena and in the town, with extensive floor space and consider[...]rooms upstairs. Dr. Kendall, physician
He lived in Thompson Falls until 1981, and worked with[...]hompson Falls, Mont.
W alchuk, Ronan; a son Rolf, in Norway and four Sanders Count[...]39 - District Court May 8, 1939
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (896)[...]n previously married and divorced - Baxter, Iowa. He received word yesterday that his mother
marri[...]Duncan, left Tuesday for their old home in Kalsipell. They
Elizabeth Kendall was born abou[...]s old; lumberman; medium light complexion; 5' 10" in
of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Maddocks of Thompson Falls,[...]; brown colored hair; blue colored eyes;
enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Chief C. R. Bartholomew, as[...]last place of residency; residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
Craig was graduated from T[...]chool Oscar, King of Sweden; arrived New York City May 8,
graduate program. Craig will go to one of[...]1907; arrived Montana July 5, 1907.
schools in the electronic field when he completes recruit
tr[...]Daniel D. Magone was born in 1858 Portland, Oregon and[...]spent his early life in the state of Oregon. He came to[...]ocks Thompson Falls in 1883, since which time he has made this
S. E. Ma[...]onville, Clackamas Co., Ore. 5] Cecil (all living in
worker rooming at the W ard Hotel.[...]3, 1906 - D. D. Magone of the Blue Slide who was in
Miss Lidia Madson, will leave next W ednesday for[...]art of the week, received some very
extended stay in Minneapolis. Mr. W icksell is advertising all d[...]rd that his
of their household furniture for sale in this weeks Ledger son Roscoe Magone had met[...]d to E. S. Dodds. had his hand cut off while at work in a veneer factory at[...]a consignment of trout fry and planted them in the upper
Established - Harold F. Magee of Thomps[...]ction of being the first man to take out a permit in been well known to the residents for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (897)[...]s creek above the camp Saturday resulting in the arrest of W illiam Delaney,
falls.[...]J. W . Miller, D. D. Magone, Jim Delaney is in the county jail.
Adams, W . W . Durkee and a number of others employed by
the government in making trails on the Cabinet forest[...]perty was originally located as the “The Bob” in 1884 by
farmer.[...]Mt. Friday Maher. Mr. Bruson relocated it in 1899 as the “Jim Fisk”,
July 14, 1911 - page[...]atter remained open for entry until now.
of pains in his chest, and has been troubled with his lungs[...]y Friday
and bronchial tubes since he was injured in a runaway over a June 6, 1884 - Dissolution -[...]ildren live M . M aher
in or near Portland.[...]wn as the
family, also to two well to do brothers in Portland and Thompson Falls Land Company, comprising the names of
Seattle and to a millionaire uncle in New York. M. Maher, W m. Costello[...]W e will not be responsible for any
Items also in the following newspapers - The Missoulian, de[...]Michael J. Maher was born about 1858 Muscatina, Iowa.
hereby given that Henrietta S. Magone, widow of[...]them at depth. Out croppings and showing in the work which
Feb. 13, 1914 - front page[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (898)[...]Tom Maher was from Muscatina, Iowa as noted in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday information in his brother Mike’s file.
March 3, 1916 - front[...]s bedside. Montana Standard, in which he is associated with his
Mike, as he is[...]ief but Newsy Notes - T. F. Maher arrived
engaged in mining in the Coeur d’Alene district and has just W[...]cancer of the this place but now living in the Coeur d’Alene country,
throat, caused by constantly holding an unlighted cigar in his motored over from W allace with a party o[...]W. M aher
Mr. Maher is interested in the Standard mine on Prospect The W eek[...]few days in the city this week.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...], stockman, mining man and capitalist from
of the throat and his death, while sad to his friends here, was Burke, Idaho, was in town this week. Mr. Mahoney is one of
not unexpec[...]d at the the heavy stock holders in the Montana Standard mine 12
Cummings hotel, left[...]unty, prominent politician, owned large interests in mining the property will prove a “bonanza.”
properties in the Coeur d’Alenes and was one of the largest[...]County Independent Ledger, Thompson
stockholders in the Montana Standard mine on Prospect[...]the Mahoney, Perma business man, was a visitor in the city.
divide, it was his intentions to commence develo[...]rn April 1, 1914 Montana.
Mr. Maher had resided in Burke 27 years, coming to the Eugene H. Mahoney joined the American Legion in
Coeur d’Alenes in 1884. He was appointed sheriff in 1908, Thompson Falls, Mt. 1948, remainin[...]and an
was defeated for re-election. He was born in Muscatina, Attorney at Law.
Iowa and was a member of the eagles lodge, and a[...]ister, Mrs. J. Phiffer of Mahoney residing in Thompson Falls; legal stenographer;
W allace.[...]entered the service April 24, 1916 NY City and was
Of his fortune, amounting to between tw[...]discharged April 24, 1946 Fort Dix; she served in the Army
hundred thousand dollars, he leaves $150,000 to his widow, Corp in England. (serial L200479).
$50,000 to his brother[...]ves and friends. 1951 W ed. - W omen in Uniform - Capt. Gertrude J.[...]Mahoney, served with the W AC at Des Moines, Iowa Ft,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (899)[...]Oct. 13, 1911 - front page - Morris Mahoney came in from
Information from the Legislature files in Helena, Mt. - the Montana Standard Saturday[...]white man to cross the new county bridge
elected in 1953 - 1957; 1959 - 1965; 1967 - 1969;[...]occupation as Attorney; college graduate; served in the LLB The Sanders County Ledger Friday, T[...]12, 1961 Arthur Leo Gallagher, 47 died last week in Helena. condition of Mr. Mahoney’s mother. They immediately left
Brother-in-law of State Sen. Eugene H. Mahoney, son Paul, with a team, going over the divide and arrived in W allace
born Anaconda Dec. 13, 1903 married Sylvia Mahoney in only a few hours before her death.
Anac[...]Coeur d’Alene country settling there in 1896.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Jan. She was born in Ireland in 1828 and when six years of age
9, 1969 - Eugene H[...]crossed the ocean with her parents to settle in New York
elected majority floor leader of the Senate for the 1969 City. W hile still a child both her parents died and s[...]that she came to
holds the most powerful position in the upperhouse. the Pacific coast to met her lover, who was placer mining in
Eugene Mahoney died Dec. 3, 1988 in Pinal, Arizona. California in the early ‘49 excitement. Thomas Mahoney[...]died in 1869 and the widow came to W allace in 1896 to
M orris L. & Lucille (Chatham)[...]W . G. Bannon has been placed in charge of the Standard
accepted the position as f[...]ahoney bros, who handle most of the meat business in the
death of Tom Mahoney was received by E. Prest[...]e Montana Standard.
Another brother Jerry resides in Butte. They both attended[...]Andrew was born Jan 1852 in German. Both of his parents
The Thompson Falls 1911 Polk directory lists him. were born in Germany. (Andrew’s death certif. states his
T[...]eek - Mr. and Mrs. M. He came to American in 1882 and received his citizenship
L. Mahoney were[...]erry returned to W allace on Tuesday. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Tho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (900)[...]two years ago and whose family was left in destitute
Thompson Falls 1905 Polk directory li[...]rcumstances during the winter months while he was in
farmer.[...]He gained quite a reputation as an inventor while in
1889 and he was more than surprised to see the wo[...]cape from going to their father, who is in the jewelry business at Prosser, W ash., two
deat[...]o brothers. His oldest sister, Ida Mains, resides
in a small boat and when near the middle of the stre[...]alls 1913 Polk directory lists him.
the boat came in contact with the boom, it stuck and the
opposite[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
in the boat go over the falls.[...]to W avie 42 Monday for a week’s visit in Butte and Virginia City.
W eber, Clinton W eber and Elvie W eber, children of Joseph His wife died in 1953.
W eber. Joseph is administrator.[...]of his obituary - Emil Molberg died W ednesday in Butte,
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls[...]onday for Spokane where they will make their home in the Co., and Mrs. Selena Nelson, Sweden; n[...]Butte. Born 1872 Sweden. He homesteaded in Sanders
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday County in 1909; moved to Arlee in 1936 to ranch. In 1953
April 2, 1909 - George Mains Dead At Spokane[...]it nephews and nieces.
Mains, aged 34 years, died in Spokane last W ednesday Burial was in the P.V. cemetery beside his wife who died in
afternoon at the Sacred Heart hospital fro[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (901)[...]hort time with relatives. He will be
star players in last season’s base ball team, respectively[...]Francisco exposition.
spending the winter months in Illinois. Both young men are Thompson Fal[...]directory lists him as a partner
anxious to stay in Thompson again this year. W ill doubtless with J. E. Jacks in the Malmberg & Jacks garage and auto
be seen in Thompson uniforms when the base ball season[...]store, is spending his vacation at his old home in Moline,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Thompson ball tossers, arrived in town this week and is now Aug. 25, 1916 - f[...]- Too Hot For Ode - After a
getting his long arm in shape for the coming games. six weeks’ visit with his parents at the old home in Moline,
Anderson is there like a duck with the fa[...]company’s store. Ode says that he was in Chicago during the
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]beaches were sleeping out on the grass in the parks or any
pitcher, and Ode Malmberg, field[...]following: W endal Nat Malmberg residing in Thompson
games at Kalispell. He is now under the[...]rly
yesterday and said: “I will probably remain in Moline, of this city, but now employed by the U.S. Government in
taking charge of my father’s shoe business, and it is not at the T.N.T. plant in Moline, Ill., states that he is O.K., and
all likely that I will return to Thompson Falls in the near send greetings to all.
future.”[...]W endal died August 1964 in W ashington state.
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]Fired - Two wounds in arm, fatal bullet entered abdomen
Thompson Fall[...]y. - The shooting occurred at ten forty-five a.m. in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (902)[...]compositor employed on the paper, were married in
Connelly of Billings emerged from the hotel and s[...]f when she came here from her home in Edgely, N.D. A
deprecation and continued his walk[...]her.
W ard Cafe. Mr. and Mrs. Clere occupy a room in the W ard The June 5 th, 1917 W orld W a[...]following: John Leonard Manire residing in Thompson
Colby accompanied them on a walk into th[...]will start housekeeping and
give it, he was place in jail. Mrs. Mani[...]ention to household cares.
He plead not guilty. In a statement to the Ledger he stated W e wish Mr. and Mrs. Manire success and happiness in
that he had advised Miss Colby to appeal to the c[...]John died Nov. 13, 1941 Seattle, W ashington in a car
she intimated desire to do shooting he told her to forget accident. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Seattle,
about it. He sta[...]Polk directory list him as laborer for
residence in the W ard hotel since his release from custody.[...]yet sure what he will do, but he plans to remain in
Thompson Falls at least for the present and perha[...]l, Twin Falls Co., ID.; 2] 2005 at his home in Thompson Falls, following a
Leonard Chester, Nov.[...]sca Co., Mn. He was born April 30, 1927 in Hall, Mont., to W ill and
Emma Augusta Rodman w[...]., to Farl Rodman and Bertha Saslzieder. in June of 1945, serving on the U.S.S. Hancock, as a[...]kes A Bride - he was honorably discharged in July of 1946. He then
John L. Manire of the Enter[...]returned to work on his family’s ranch, in Hall, until 1953.
Compositor, W ed. - John L. Man[...]editors of Bill started a banking career in August of 1953 in
the Independent Enterprise, and Miss Emma Rodman,[...]W hitehall and eventually moved to Thompson Falls in 1961
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (903)[...]W .
bank, and worked there for 31 years, retiring in 1992. 1911 W hitepine Polk directory[...]homas married Agnes Isabell Peacock July 26, 1916 in
his son Mark.[...]lowing children: 1] Dean
Bill took great pride in everything that he did and never O. Nov. 28,[...]He was an incredible burial Dec. 7, 1916 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine,
husband, fat[...]ust one of his admirable qualities. record is in the Bonner County Courthouse, Sandpoint,
He loved[...]and interment was made in Fairview cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, The[...]oreman of the bridge repair make her home in town and attend the local school.
crew was in town on business.[...]having a very bad time with his eye in which he was
Thomas Orton Mann was born about[...]ime and it will be several
daughter (Ted Hobbs). [in 1936 mrs. Hobbs resided in months before he is able to be himse[...]at W hitepine.
Monday to look after his place in W hite Pine. Hobos had Agnes died April 1969 Salem, Marion Co., Or)
broken in the cabin door and made themselves at home.[...]notice of homestead cabins all connected in a line. A combination washroom and
filing[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (904)[...]Her granddaughter Betty Laukman (W alter) lived in the west Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]May, 1969 front page col 1 - Former Resident Dies in Sunday. He was about 34 years of age. H[...]ormer resident, Mrs. Agnes Mann, at the age of 91 in time prior to his death.
Salem, Ore. Mrs. Mann owned the west end trailer court in He was the adopted son of Fred Hanes, aged pioneer of
Thompson Falls in the 1940s and was the grandmother of this[...]ng interment took place in the Plains cemetery.
Sanders County Ledger Thom[...]perty was originally located as the “The Bob” in 1884 by July 12, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. E. J. Pa[...]a three weeks trip
Maher. Mr. Bruson relocated it in 1899 as the “Jim Fisk”, to Eastern Canad[...]- Mrs. Ernest Pauline and daughter,
under the arm in some manner by one of the scow cables and Ire[...]t W ednesday on No. 42. They will visit
tossed up in the air several feet and badly injured, some in Butte for a few days and then continue their jour[...]perpetuate it after he sleeps in the dust.
In the Missoulian newspaper Oct. 10 & Nov 7, 1884[...]Friday Also the same couple’s div. was in issues June 12 & Jul 3,
Aug. 7, 1908 - E. F. Mant[...]een cooking for the 1885.
forest service men in L. S. Murphy’s party, left on
W ednesday for hi[...]1940 front page - Mr. Marchus, dean and ½ in Japan- (Re-enlisted Jan. 19, 1946).
of the boys dormitory, and family arrived in Thompson Andy married Lettie Elizabeth[...]Thompson Matt married Velma Eley in 1947.
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 8, 1935 - Local Happen[...]Matt died April 20, 2000 in Plains, Mt., with burial April
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (905)[...]ontana 905

29 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]la, Mt. April 22, 2000 - Thompson W ednesday in response to a message stating that her father
Fal[...]Lydia M arks
Nursing Home in Plains.[...]- Mrs. Fred Marks
He was born on Oct. 15, 1911, in Butte, the son of Mike departed Tuesday for[...]household of Clerk of the Court L. E.
W hitepine in 1917 where they farmed. Matt attended[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
He married Velma Eley in 1947. She preceded him in March 13, 1908 - Mrs. Lydia Marks arrived here on
death in 1948.[...]ome of L. E. Smith. (Mrs. Fred Marks)
silver mine in Idaho before going to work at Brown’s
Sawmill in Thompson Falls. He also farmed at W hitepine[...],
Falls with his mother. He retired from the mill in 1973. In Andrew Co.,Mo., to George W . Pistole and Cynthia A.
1991 he moved into the Lion’s Manor in Thompson Falls W yatt.
where he lived until 1995 when he became a resident of Inin Tenn.,
Matt was a 50-year member of the Eagles Lodge. He also father & mother born in Va; Cynthia A. was 45 years of age
belonged to the W hitepine Grange. He enjoyed cards, bingo, born in Tenn; father born in S.C., and mother in N. C.;
hunting and baseball. He played baseball in Thompson Falls daughters: 1] Sarah L. 21 year[...]Mo.; 4] Nellie J. 7 years
of the Flathead League in 1947. born Mo.
He was preceded in death by his wife Velma in 1948; his Georgia was married twice: #1 J. H. Marksbury; #2
father Mike, in 1938; his mother Stojka in 1977 and his Franklin Adams
brother Marcus in 1998. G[...]ls, Mt., and her
Survivors include his sister - in- law, Beverly Marich of body was sent to Kansas City, Mo., for burial Dec. 23, 1939.
Thompson Falls; h[...]and wife Kay Marich and
their family of Salt Lake City. J[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday
Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Chapel in Thompson Falls. Aug. 1, 1913 - pag[...]vices will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 11 City, cashier of the Kansas City Journal was visiting her
a.m. at W hitepine Cemet[...]Kansas City, where he will make his future home.[...]ed out at the cliff near the first ford.
employed in the camps hereabout for a year or more past,[...]o to Norway for a visit. Legion in Thompson Falls organized on Oct. 30, 1921 and[...]following: 1924 truck driver/clerk; 1928 residing in
Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory lists[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (906)[...]- Joe Marksbury, one-time Irene died in August 17, 1980 Missoula, Mt. with burial
residen[...]passed away at a Veterans Aug. 20, 1980 in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Missoula,
hospital in the state of W ashington about two weeks ago[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 1980 -
Falls he resided in Spokane until forced to enter the St. Ig[...]pital. in a Missoula hospital after a month-long illness.[...]She was born April 2, 1925, in Lansing, Kan., the daughter
Axel G. & #[...]ay). Thompson Falls High School in 1943. The couple lived in
Axel and Nesoline Markuson were married about 1[...]don; Howard, Missoula; and Robert St.
Axel died in Oregon. I[...]kolene died July 2, 1964 with burial July 6, 1968 in Morrison, Plains; and Lois Yarmi, in W ashington; 14
the Sunset Memorial Park, Missoul[...]ardiac condition and Rosary was recited in the Fearon Chapel in St. Ignatius
was weak throughout his life. Unfort[...]y. Mass of the Resurrection celebrated W ednesday in
young man.[...]Baylor) M arkuson Memorial Gardens in Missoula at 12:30 p.m. W ednesday.[...]e Hoff. George married the second time in 1998 to Nadine Adams.
George enlisted into the[...]ied July 1, 2005 Dixon, Mt.
noted that he resided in Thompson Falls, Mont. Sanders C[...]agut. George willed man, he chose to die in the surroundings of his own
graduated from high s[...]home and with loved ones instead of in a traditional hospital
George married Ir[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (907)[...], the SS Clarence Nadine was an artist in every sense of the word. She was
King, the SS Monterey and the SS Cape John, all in the an exceptional woman who would jump[...]he won three medals of valor. help someone in need.
He was discharged Jan. 4, 1946.[...]ied during birth), Nicolene Louise students in the club and could be heard cheering from the
Kel[...]t to her family, always
grandchildren, Irene died in 1980. the first to[...]or sew a
George and Irene raised their children in Missoula and on prom dress.
the Mission Rang[...]years of marriage, George Hardisty Adams
builder in constant demand. He built prominent buildings[...]rkuson on Jan. 2, 1998. She
spent with his family in the mountains, along the rivers and moved into his home in Dixon where they enjoyed each
streams, camping an[...]at Health Care Center where she found comfort in her family,
patriot. He refused to leave when off[...]dents and the staff who cared for her.
elsewhere. In his last days of sickness and pain, he chose to Nadine was preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty,
die in the way he lived, in his beloved Montana. husband Geor[...]His three surviving children rallied to his side in his last She is survived by a large extended family including her
days of need. George Jr., checking in every day and offering sons George (Judy) Adams and Floyd (JoAnne) Adams;
his assistance in every way possible; Judith coming home gr[...]d her best
Nicolene leaving her family and duties in California to friend of 79 years, Delore[...]who knew her.
After George’s wife Irene died in August 1980, he spent Memorial services w[...]was born July 1, 1920 Vinning,
hitched. Marrying in 1998, she gave him companionship his Mn. t[...]Minn.)
go into a home for medical care. They kept in touch the last Marvin enlisted in the Army Air Force Jan. 13, 1942
few weeks by pho[...]o Missoula, Mont., eventually serving in the 360th Airdrome
travel.[...]mily. week in Spokane. He is an army sergeant there and is a[...]Falls H.S.
Nadine was raised and attended school in Thompson Falls. Marvin lived for a spell in Missoula, Mt.
She married George Hardisty Adams[...]arvin died April 29, 1968 with burial May 2, 1968 in the
Together they made their home in Missoula where they Sunset Memorial P[...]ployed by and retired from Southside in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Missoul[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (908)[...]ining man at
He entered the Army while residing in Thompson Falls, W allace, Geo. Marlowe f[...]e here has made many friends.
and a child visited in Thompson Falls with Corporal They[...]rkuson’s parents last week. Melvin is stationed in housekeeping at once. The Ledger join[...]ty shortly. the young couple in wishing them a happy journey through[...]06
decided to locate here and will open an office in a few days. Thompson - George Marlow attorney[...]ived on Saturday evening and has opened an office in W allace Press will be read with interes[...]is a graduate of the University practiced law in Thompson:
of Missouri and has been admitted to pr[...]e George E. Marlowe, formerly employed in the local
Circuit Court. Together with his brothe[...]d defeated by Judge W orstell, and at the
offices in both cities. In this way they expect to be in a present time clerk of the W allace Stock[...]d Nellie Kratzer July 1, 1905 Thompson, city clerk and police magistrate at the coming electio[...]ID; clerk and judge, positively will not be in the race but will
2] Virginia Roselle, Nov. 18, 1[...]Missoula man, and his friends argue that in all respects he is qualified
County Courthouse, M[...]ly 1954 and was buried Sept. 2, 1954 in the Missoula City
married - married by W . B. Ross Justice of the P[...]Territory Friday
July 7, 1905 - On Sunday evening in the parlor of the Dec. 30, 1887 page 3[...]Mare) who was born at Phelps,
Kratzer were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace W . Ontario[...]was over.
The young couple met three years ago in Missouri while[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (909)[...]irectory lists him as a laborer.
musical director in the Lincoln high school of that city. Mr.
Marsh leaves many friends in this city, who wish him and Ettie A. M artin
his estimable wife success in their new home and field of The Missoulia[...]marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Falls - Ellie A.[...]the manager of the Saturday from his home in Lakota, N.D., and is now
Shamrock property. Mr. C[...]he intends to build a home here. In addition to being an all
Cha[...]soula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - document in as he demonstrated in the male quartet at the Community
the Records Management office, basement archive in Club supper W ednesday night. W e a[...]d lose her sight, but last reports Austin while in this vicinity.
are that the loss of sight is only temporary and in a few days James Martin died July 1909 Astori[...]ll-known lumber jack, and had
previous experience in this line of business and will worked in the lumber camps of W estern Montana for the
endeavor to accommodate the public in every way possible. past fifteen years. He[...]en at the suggestion of a physician, a
specialize in home cooked meals.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (910)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

the coast in the hope that the change would be beneficial. He Dick was born Dec. 13, 1910 in W heatland, W yoming.
suffered with asthma. Sheri[...]ent of Portland, and
Jasper G. Martin was living in Thompson Falls, Missoula two grandchildren[...]g for a
were summoned to be on the grand jury now in session in location.
Room No. 6 in the Daly Block, Missoula, Missoula Co., Mt.
The Summons noted that they all resided in Thompson Falls, T.[...]Martin is not a stranger to Montana, having been in the work
Alice had been previously married to Nevin Graces and of the church in Butte and in Stevensville. Mr. Martin has
they had the followi[...]#1Stanley R. Johnson; #2 W illiam published in this issue. Read it. ( that article, his letter,[...]s, Mt. Friday
Paradise of excessive speed. Burial in Missoula - son-in-law: July 7, 1911 - page 3 - The wife of T. H.[...]alls, home.
Mt. - Cafe Operator Killed in Crash - Richard Eugene The Sanders C[...]riday
Martin, 42, operator of the Black Bear Cafe in Thompson July 21, 1911 - Additional Local[...]. Smith piloted the first patrol of boys
severely in a car accident which occurred on one of the[...]Roy M. Marts was born about 1916 Miles City, Custer
collided with one driven by Vernon Green[...]they Mont.; white; 23 years of age born Miles City, Custer Co.,
were employed by Livingston at his m[...]nd Elsie G. Mitchell - he had not
where they were in charge of the mess hall. They were also been[...]nown and respected as excellent chef and waitress in Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 18 years of age[...]race Jean W heeler and Fred C.
Thursday at 2 p.m. in Missoula. Burial will be in the Kibler.
Missoula Cemetery.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (911)[...]J. and is an iron worker.
Roy served in the Army Air Force where he attained the
rank of[...]a to institute a Lodge to be
Navigator, stationed in Colorado, arrived home last week to known as[...]om her brother, Lieut. Roy Mart,
bomber navigator in New Guinea, in which he mentioned D[...]born Nov. 1852 Germany. Both of his
who had lived in Thompson Falls about 20 years ago. W ho parents were born in Poland/Prussia.
could that be?[...]Germany. Both of her parents were born in Germany.
W illiam M arxer[...]County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday in 1900; 1] 2] 3] 4] Fred 5] Daniel B. June 1886 Neb[...]McKay, page 3, her in-laws, Daniel and Julia, arrived in
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. F[...]awhile lived on the Lige Dowell Place in back of Jim
returned home on Monday after nearly[...]en he took up a homestead which was
Shamrock mine in which he is interested. la[...](Filed in State Historical Society, Helena, Mt.)
Benjamin F. M ason In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]y Mt. (June 12) he stated that he arrived in the United States in
Oct. 2, 1914 - page 3 - Born - To Mrs. and Mr. B.[...]s
scissor grinding, tinsmithing, cabinet work and in fact all immediately began packing up her hou[...]on loaded his household mother, Mrs. Larson in Thompson. Mrs. Mass left Tuesday
goods Monday and[...]St. Maries, Idaho where night for her home in Portland.
he expects to engage in the restaurant business again. His[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (912)[...]W yo.
Mrs. Mass was born in Germany in 1859 and came to the His family homesteaded on a creek now named Mass
United States in 1880. Her husband and three children C[...]er residents of this county will remember In 1900 Fred began working for the Northern Pacific
Mrs. Mass and join the Independent Ledger in extending Railway, Rocky Mountain Divis[...]22, 1905 - Daniel Mass of Thompson was a visitor in and died Sept 16, 1991 Spokane, W ash. 3][...]s. Fred. W .
Dan died Dec. 24, 1968 with burial in Portland, Oregon. Mass June 21, 1908 a dau[...]ern Pacific company after 47
Emma E. Mass of this city were married at Missoula by Rev. years service in 1947.
E. W . W right of the Presbyterian church in the presence of a The Sanders County Ledger Tho[...]nterests here. Mr. Mass is a former Thompson boy,
in Thompson. The happy couple left for eastern points the but now resides in Missoula, having a run from Missoula to
following[...]ena. W ith his family he is visiting his wife’s
in Missoula. (Later paper states Lester R. W atson a[...]s W alters) living in Portland, Ore.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Ju[...]who came down to
W aters of Missoula, Mt. - also in issue June 30, 1907 page attend his brother-in-law’s funeral on Tuesday, paid
13 col 2.[...]riage, Miss with old friends. Mr. Mass lived in Thompson Falls for
Emma Mass of Thompson and with[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
and are doing very well in Portland. June 28, 19[...]Thompsonite is now living in Missoula, was visiting friends
Fred W .[...]e Sunday.
Fred W . Mass was born April 17, 1881 in Nichols, Iowa to Mr. Mass is now and for several years h[...]Paradise and Helena, making his home in Missoula.
He came to Montana from Grant, Neb with his parents in Following his retirement, Mass worked mining claims in
1890 by covered wagon and mule train via F[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (913)[...]y enjoyable dance given the Kenya government in Africa. Mass departed Sunday
Thanksgiving evening in the school house at Eddy. Mr. and from Butt[...]a bachelor
following: Fred W illiam Mass residing in Eddy, Mt.; 37 of science degree in 1930. He began his 46-year career with
years of a[...]lative; Mrs. Janet attending the University. In 1933 he received his
Mass (wife); medium height;[...]Forest, which had its headquarters in Thompson Falls, and in
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 6, 1936[...]after spending a week at the home of Mr. In October 1947 he was promoted to timber management[...]staff man in the Deer Lodge Forest supervisor’s
Fred W . M[...]961 Butte, Mt. with burial Jan. headquarters in Butte and was promoted to range and
1961 in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt. wildlife staff man in 1958.
Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 30, 1961.[...]Eddy rancher and member of has been active in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and Indian
an early da[...]tion.
of his daughter, Mrs. Charles S. Helterline in Butte Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Mass will make their home in Kenya during
afternoon. He had been ill for some[...]nment. Their daughter, Janel Gerry,
The body is in W hite Mortuary in Butte and funeral son-in-law and three grandchildren live in the Congo. Gerry
services are tentatively scheduled for W ednesday in Plains, is associated with the United Nations. (The above article
Mt. Burial was in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt. was corrected by a relatives as: Dery (not Gerry) in the U.S.
Janet died 1972 with burial in the Plains cemetery. Air Force and Assi[...]jr. was born June. 27, 1910 to Fred Mass Iowa in 1887 and in 1889 her parents settled at Eddy,
and Janet McKay[...]o their first
Their wedding announcement appeared in the local homestead on what is now[...]Smith River east of W hite Sulphur Springs in 1890 and on
6, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Fred Ma[...]ow that on January 4, Fred and Thompson Falls in 1893. The Eddy Ranch was the
Mass and Miss Veroni[...]ays. He started work with the U.S. Forest Service in the
church.[...]er stationed at Moscow, earned a B.S. degree in Forestry from the University of
Idaho. He was graduated from the School of forestry at the Montana in 1930. He completed three years of fine arts at
State University in 1930, one of the school’s youngest the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in 1933 while continuing to
graduates. Because of hi[...]time career with the Forest Service in 1933, drawing maps
In the two years of waiting, Mr. Mass attended the from aerial photos in Missoula and was field chief of the
Institute of[...]ks first District Ranger job was a Avery, Idaho in 1935. He was
locally will remember the painting h[...]For those who don’t know it that days a week in the saddle was normal field time in the
picture was posed for by the present Mrs. Mass. summer. He was staff officer in fire control and timber
Fred is the son of F. W[...]time from 1969 - 1971 on “tent safari” in the semi-arid
Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (914)[...]range with seveal Somaii reports Madsen was in a serious condition.
tribes. Presently he is rang[...]of those who saw the stabbing
the Forest Service in W ashington D.C. and t[...]his out- year old daughter go into the yard in the rear of his hotel. He
of-doors experiences and has exhibited in the west, midwest sent her home. Massey was angered at this and came down
and in Africa. He was president of the Montana Instiute[...]0 o’clock looking for Madsen. He found the
Arts in 1960-62 and was selected to place an example of h[...]ear Joe Marcure’s pool hall listening to a
work in th permanent collection in the C. M Russell Gallery phonograph. Massey called Madsen to one side and before
in Helena in 1968. He was invited to represent Montana in the spectators realized it the men were m[...]assey
the first M.I.A. sponsored art exhibit, and in the first juried stabbed Madsen twice in the stomach and once in the back
painting show of the several western sta[...]with his pocket knife.
Unitersity of Montana in 1968. A member of the Kenya Art Madsen[...]and is a prominent resident
Society, he exhibited in several recent Nairobi shows. of Dixon. His life is in danger. Massey and his wife and
Retired from the U.S. Forest Service, in W ashington D.C., family moved here from Missoula several months ago.
in June 1973.[...]y
International Development on special assignment in Africa Oct. 16, 1914 - front page col 2 - Skating Rink Changes
in 1974 - 1975. Consultant in Forest-Range management Hands - The N[...]known here, having been employed in the Smith barber shop
Veronica Mass died Nov.[...]nterprise. He will give a series of weekly dances in
M assa[...]Guy Earl Massey was born on December 11, 1882 in
management.[...]ishing House
Fred M. Massey was born. June 1871 Iowa. - W estern Office - Columbia Publishing House - Co-
Fred married Josie ca 1895 Iowa and they had the Operative Members[...]iefer Gen’l W estern Manager -
daughter ca 1901 Iowa; 3] son ca 1903 Iowa; 4] W alter ca Helena, Mont. Dec. 9th, 19[...]us as a person
Josie Rankin was born Nov. 1873 Iowa to Alexander of energy and ability and we write to inquire whether a cash
Rankin born in Pa. salary of $20.00 per week and expenses (expenses paid in
In 1900 federal census, 1rst ward Stuart, Guthrie Co[...]nd salary at the end of each week direct from our
Iowa - Fred M., is enumerated with his family; his brother in Chicago office) will be any incentive to you to engage with
law, and father-in-law Alexander Rankin. us[...]om you by return mail.
The family is enumerated in the 1910 federal census in This is no canvassing proposition. It is a Traveling
Missoula City, Missoula, Mt., and notes that he is a barber.[...]Thompson Falls 1905 Polk directory lists him in
May 9, 1913 - Dixon Doings page 4 - Mr. Massey has partnership with his father in a store for general
rented the Myers restaurant a[...]on. Massey is a barber at Dixon and while engaged in an you think of anything of it, let me kno[...]and I will go up there
stabbed Madsen three times in the breast and side. At last and di[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (915)[...]on entirely rested with pupils to attend school in the old log school house west of
me and I flatly[...]deceased served as undersheriff of Sanders county in
I mention this in case you have been deliberately misled the e[...]y that time.
wanted to shove their own man in, in order to make Thirty-four years ag[...]there, returning to Plains about two months ago. In
In 1907, he helped his father run the General Mercan[...]Madeline Grace Smith of Butte were married.
store in Plains for some months, then leaving to go to his[...]Massey of Plains, and two sons, Earl John, in the school of
homestead claim. aviation in the Phillippines and Henon J., corporal in the U.
Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory lists[...]12, 1909 - Earl Burial will be made in the family plot in the Plains
Massey, who left here about three mont[...]cemetery, Plains, Mt.
surveying party at Miles City, returned this week. The outfit Madeline died[...]y and Stella May Hart; John was married in 1881/82 in Bell Tramara, Minnesota
he had not been previousl[...]reviously married - married father was born in New York and her mother was born in
Feb. 19, 1917 Thompson Falls, Mont., by Justice o[...]d Sept. 12th 1918 - Fred W illiam Massey residing in Mrs. J. Massey, wife of brakeman Massey,[...]lue colored eyes; dark colored hair. (The name is in The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Territ[...]rking train
Mt., burial was Saturday May 24, 1941 in the Plains near Trout Creek.
cemetery[...]l Massey will be held at the Catholic River in quest of game. Like Haiwatha, they returned cold
Church in Plains Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock with[...]s. H. Massey of the Thompson hotel.
He was born in Bell Tramara, Minn., on December 11, 1882 In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (916)[...]ree of them can read, write and speak north in Sanders county, consisting of 80 acres situated
E[...]ive miles west of Thompson Falls. The tract was
In 1905, with his wife Stella Massey and their son,[...]d hand at the business, having served as assessor in
Sanders County Signal, Plains Mt. Oct. 25, 1906[...]Missoula county.
Massey. Mrs. Massey was born in W est Virginia fourty-six The Sanders Co[...]and from there to Minnesota where he was engaged in Sanders county, but now a homesteader of Oliver Gulch is
railroading. He came to Missoula in 1884 and has been a acting as deputy assessor in his community.
resident of Missoula and Sanders C[...], 1918, at his
years he followed railroading, was in the hotel business three ranch home near Plains[...]unty passed away at his
and there was no increase in assessed valuation of ranch home on[...]t three years he has been associated with his son in a weeks ago Mr. Massy broke his leg in an auto accident and
grocery store in Plains. s[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday age, having resided in Sanders County many years. Besides
Dec. 14, 1906[...]funeral will beheld Thursday, services to be in the Catholic
Massey is closing out his stoack of[...]here. bereaved ones in their sad hours.
On February 14, 1908, he was the first sheriff to move into In John H. Massey’s W ill, W ill Book 1 page 96, d[...]Nov. 22, 1918, he wills everything to his wife in Oakland,
F. Lutton, of Thompson Falls, had been a[...]office of second Costa, CA. and is buried in the Plains cemetery with her
undersheriff for nin[...]ok for late V. M. Massey and has been reared in Spokane. Mr.
their future.[...]onday afternoon for Plains where they will reside in the W . C. Tomkins is no doubt a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (917)[...]W illiam Burns was born July - in Aye Scotland, he died
Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory lists him as a Jan. 31, 1894 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her mother, Isabella
dishwasher for Mrs. M[...]Dec. 9, 1906 Salt Lake City, Utah. - In the year of 1853,
M athene[...]friend by the name of James Paul who was residing in
Dec. 13, 1907 - Matheney vs Matheney plaintiff wo[...]y trade was a boiler maker, later he went to work in
Annie M ay M athers[...]s works. He was engaged to marry Isabella Coleman in
Annie May Mathers was born Aug. 18, 1880 Ogden City, 1856. He wrote to her to come and she[...]ss Burns. (Other the time he had arrived in America at the pier. She was met
family informati[...]Burns made their home in Cincinnati. Three months before
May died July 2[...]work in the gas plant, leaving his wife with Mr. and Mrs.[...]nt to
Charles H. Mathers come to Thompson Falls in 1895, but W illiam. Their stay was short as it rained, thundered and
later resided in Missoula. This information from from the[...]Mormon Church. In 1862 they joined a Emigrant train for[...]Anderson) in the Basket business, the kind of business his father was in.
James home was in Engen Scotland, he was married to Nam[...]ew died Nov. 17, 1928 Missoula, Mont.,
was buried in the Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. His at the age of 62 years. He was buried in the Missoula City
will was filled in Missoula County Courthouse - he willed Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
his undivided one-half interest in the Silver King to Richard W illiam Burns, died in Salt Lake City, Utah in January 30,
L. Anderson, his nephew.[...]dress in the robes all members are layed way in. - Isabella
James Henry & Isabella R. (Burns) M athers Colman Burns, died in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 76,
James H. Mathers was bo[...]buried by the Mormon faith, layed away in robes.)
Parish Benholmshire, Scotland. Both of hi[...]o girls and four boys Aug. 18, 1880 Ogden City, Utah (Thomason of Butte, Mt.;
behind.[...]pril 5, 1883 Ogden, Utah, (Andrew
James arrived in the United States on the Queen Victoria An[...]18, 1895 Thompson Falls Mont.
1872 Greene County, Iowa. On the back of his certificate is (Infor[...]his notation - use of registration as legal voter in the first also her sister May) - After James an[...]isher they remained a few months in Salt Lake City, before
Registrar. His certificate of Citizenship was issued Sept. 5, moving to Ogden, Utah in time for their son, W illiam
1882 Ogden City, Utah.[...]rns Dec. 23, 1877 Salt W hen May was in Ogden years later, she obtained the
Lake City, Utah. Performed by Alexander C. Pyper? Justice[...]eir witnesses were Ben Thoms and Miss in Salt Lake, Mrs. Palmer and Aunt Maggie took me ou[...]with mother while father went to strike it rich in the big
were from Scotland. (Isabella’s parents information: - mining boom in Coeur d’Alene country, a stay that lasted a
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (918)[...]a shop with three walls and a screen on one
force in New York City after he landed in American, and side, he then moved his m[...]o it, doing away with
quit to go to the gold rush in California at Grass Valley - buying blocks[...]hip with a guy named Sprunt, were pals to cut the meat when James wasn’t around. The freighte[...]tarting over the hill, the things were cold as if
in love and married with Jane Sprunt as bridesmaid. packed in ice the next morning. Mr. Mathers piped the cold[...]y.
Aunt Maggie said you (Isabella) were a babe in arms when W eekly Montanian July 18, 1895[...]wrote mother when I ( May) had been out to Ogden in received his certificate of ownership #5[...]n ten township 21 N of Range 29 W of Montana
life in Ogden with so much to enjoy. Of course mother had[...]A mining claim written May 25, 1898 recorded in Vol 10
J. H. Mathers arrived in Thompson Falls May 1884 with of Deed pag[...]en located the undivided one half interest in the Silver King mine situated
Buck eye mine at th[...]also started a saloon and about four miles in a northerly direction from the mouth of
boarding[...]the Miners Home which contained a In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]n women were doing the other States in 1867 and was naturalized; that he was a miner of[...]ore; owned his house free and clear and that all in his family
there were saloons, meat shops, restau[...]he married Fred Haynes. Preston delivered water - in - about 4 p.m., having returned from his mini[...]. H. Mathers and Henry Florin sunk the first well in two weeks. He said he was suffering with stomach trouble
Thompson Falls town out in front of the Miners Hotel. They and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (919)[...]The news was quite a surprise to his many friends in this Mrs. A. L. Anderson, Thompson Falls, M[...]a; a sister,
Mr. Mathers came to Thompson Falls in the early spring Mrs. Margaret Cedar of, Salt Lake City; four grandchildren
of 1884, and with his family[...]has Church of Holy Spirit. Burial will be in family plot,
been identified with the mining inte[...]mpson river Missoula Cemetery. Stucky’s are in charge of arrangements.
for many years and has be[...]ng his long residence here made woman Dies in Missoula - Mrs. I. Mathers of Missoula, age
many[...]being the mother of the first white child born in Thompson
daughters, all of whom are married excep[...]other children are Mrs. Mathers was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 15,
W illiam, of Black[...]f Missoula and Millie Leslie of Spokane. cart in the early Mormon flight from Egypt (Illinois). 1,[...]ollowing the next afternoon. The funeral was held in Utah, led by Brigham Young to found a n[...]d locations on new Mrs. Mathers grew up in Salt Lake City and when she was
ground and was expecting to see[...]moved to Thompson Falls, then a pioneer outpost, in 1884.
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls,[...]ula was
June 14, 1907 - Andy Anderson’s father -in-law was James born here and was the first white child born in Thompson
Mathers. That his death was caused from[...]hter, mentioned above, of Missoula, another lives in
on the mine to E. E. Hall, George W alker, George[...]. relatives in Salt Lake.
Isabella Burns Mathers died Dec. 22,[...]lette of Thompson Falls and they
white child born in Thompson Falls, died at a local hospital have[...]M illie’ M ather
W est at the age of five years in the ox-drawn wagon of her Millie F. Mather[...]t., to James H.
parents, who settled at Salt Lake City. Mather and Isabella.
She grew up at Salt Lake City, and when she was 19 years The Sanders Cou[...]ge Leslie and little daughter were
Thompson Falls in 1884 to make their home, and the first the[...]rmerly Miss Mathers and was returning to her home in
George Leslie, 1505 Phillips street, Missoula. Mr[...]a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James
died in 1907.[...]orge Leslie)
Thompson Falls area, owning property in what then was a
part of Missoula county, but is n[...]1734 Cooper street. She is History recalled in News Story - Some of the old timers
survived by t[...]rge Leslie, Missoula, who came over the pass in the early days were W illiam A.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (920)[...]er resident of this her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matlock.
vicinity, was in town Tuesday.[...]lock and Dan McHoney, both big
Utah; now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.; son of sheep men, were in town Saturday. Mr. McHoney has just
James H. Math[...]d to Hallet E. returned from a winter spent in California. He should have
Hanna; white; 18 years[...]ones Co., stayed home for good climate.
Iowa; now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.; Sand[...]7, Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Court Proceedings - In the estate of
1900 Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt. by[...]E. Hanna was born about 1882 Anamosa, Jones
Co., Iowa to Ross J. Hanna and Lottie Law.[...]daho. Andrus joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls,
His burial was May 1, 1915 in the Missoula City cemetery, Mt. in 1944 through 1947. His card noted that he was
Mis[...]ployed as a Hydro Plant operator; that he resided in
The Sanders County Independent Ledger April 191[...]ndrew O. Matson’s W ill of Dec. 22, 1948, filed in the
Mathers was 35 years of age and lived from in[...]nty Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt.
young manhood in Thompson Falls. For a number of years
he and his[...]Alma Matthews are registered at the Ranklin in Missoula.
Missoula, but the love for mining had f[...]ent company, and Miss Alma Matthews were
days ago in Idaho. He leaves a mother, Mrs. J. H. Mathers of married on July 23rd in Missoula. Miss Alma is the daughter
Missoula, thr[...]Mrs. A. L. of Judge and Mrs. Mathews of this city. The happy couple
Anderson of Thompson Falls and Mrs. Geo Leslie of will reside in Butte, where Mr. Cavin has already fittingly
Miss[...]iends of Mr. Mathers and the family, of In 1908 Alma and Thos. were residing in Vancouver B.C.
this place, extend their sympathy to the sorrowing ones in Canada.
their hour of desolation.
(Idaho[...]orning, W illiam Mathers died at the Herman house in this E. Mathews was born April 1874 Michigan Orin
city, following an illness of a few days. The Eagles l[...]remains. Mr. Mathers had been a resident of this city for On the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson
four years and had always worked in the mines. He was a Falls, Mt. he states that he is single; he is a laborer in the
big, good hearted fellow and numbered his fri[...]Edgar M athews
aged mother sits in silence, awaiting the coming of her boy. Th[...]Tuesday to visit resided here are coming back in the spring. (Parents are Orin
at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Matthews and Mar[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (921)[...]Stella Hermann tells in her memories of 1884 written in[...]ctory lists him. passenger train in 1894. Received 5 years. On release from
The San[...]ot really thought through. The train was stranded in
Seattle and will spend a few weeks with his paren[...]where he was train going to Sandpoint and in front going to Missoula and
employed up to about two years ago. W hile he gets located was there for several days. Fred an[...]o
he will be near Nelson B. C., where his brother-in-law relieve the passengers of some of t[...]Polk directory lists him. town. In the end they surrendered, returning what they had[...]tana and they had: 1] son.
P. Clavin, his brother in law, who was located near Nelson, Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
B.C., for several years past, has go[...]o visit his parents. now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.; son of Orin
The Sa[...]r on Thursday, a tract of 80 acres residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.; daughter of W m.
for[...]McEvers and Matilda Jane - married Feb. 14, 1901
city. He will visit his parents in Seattle and also attend the Thompson, Mt. by E.[...]nd was much surprised at the many
large interests in valuable mining property and is doing well. changes.
He is also the owner of a large grain ranch in that country. The Sanders County Ledger Tho[...]anted a decree of divorce. The
Matthews - W e are in receipt of a letter from Eugene defend[...]. The letter is E. Cameron Oct. 15, 1908 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
dated 150 Mile Creek, British Columbia, and as the robins Abbie is named in her father’s W ill of June 15, 1908.
are[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (922)[...]which they will again take up their studies
time in the early part of 1900. in electrical engineering at the State College at Bo[...]ews
Frank R. Mathews joined the American Legion in attended funeral services in Colville, W a. Friday for his
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]tthews. Also coming for the
noted that he resided in Thompson Falls and that he was a services[...]attended high school in Thompson Falls before entering the
Howard[...]o W esley J. Matthews and Sarah dairy farm in Colville, where he had been until his death. He
J[...]children, 28 grandchildren and
Howard enlisted in the Navy and served in the Medical two great grandchildren.; two brothers, Roland of Belknap
Department. He was residing in Thompson Falls area at time and Raymond of[...]a formerly of Thompson Falls now living in Idaho Falls.
Power Company.[...]the building the IOOF Charter
hospital assistants in the army hospital corps. Both expect to Members[...]Harrison new organization.
has been employed in the First State bank, while Mr.
Matthews is a hig[...]Howard Matthews returned home Sunday after a trip in for a 9 ½ lb char which is still in the river, but will be
which they visited Butte, Salt Lake city, San Francisco, brought in when he lands’em.
Tacoma, Seattle and Spokane. They left here two weeks ago
to enlist in the hospital reserve corps at Butte, but did not[...]t Harrison was turned down on He arrived in the United States, Oct. 27, 1876 at the port
acco[...]ctive eye-sight. As Matthews will not be in Huron, Michigan.
called for some time, he returne[...]at any time. May 11, 1909 in Fourth District Court, Thompson. Falls,
The San[...]e 7 - Local Items - Howard Matthews,
who enlisted in the hospital corps during the summer and[...]day noon for his parents were also born in New York.
Bremerton, W n., to commence training. Mary was born Feb. 1846 in New York. Her parents were
On his W orld W ar I draft list he was noted as medium both born in New York.
built and stature, blue eyes and light colored hair. In 1881 or 1882 Orin was residing in Glendive, Mont. and
Sanders County Independent,[...], 1919 - Local News - Howard Matthews, who served in there also before moving to Thompson Fa[...]d the following
war and his brother Roland served in the 13th Co., 20th children: 1] E[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (923)[...]The notice of Oren’s death appeared in the Sanders County
Mary Ann Ingraham was born F[...]of Mrs. Fred E. McCrea Dies at Home in Meadowvale,
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls,[...]McCrea,
Glendive, and J. S. Seyre of Spokane have in operation a announcing the death of her f[...]sus Thompson Falls, Missoula coming here in 1884, and one of the first pioneers to settle in
County, Mt., # 48-48 - noted that Orin had served in the U. this country. He lived here until 190[...]removed to Meadowvale.
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]five
Mt. (June 1) she stated that she was married in 1865/66 and children, three girls and two bo[...]th five still alive. That Fred, are now living in W ashington; one daughter, Mrs.
she was married a[...]ea, living at Sandpoint, and the third, Mrs. Fred
in full. That both she and Edna could, read, write a[...]cCrea, living at this place.
English. Orin stated in a later entry in the 1900 federal The surviving widow is[...]nd the entire family are well and favorably known in
farmer. He owned his own farm free and clear and[...]ve of the Polk Directory Co. listed Orin and
Mary in their Thompson Falls 1905 Polk directory.[...]following: Percy W illiam Matthews residing in Thompson
relatives in British Columbia returned home on Monday.[...]nearest relative: Mrs. W . J. Matthews; short in height;
July 7, 1905 - Judge Orin Matthews, an ol[...]day for Ballard, W ash., buried July 9, 1944 City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
near Seattle. His family will follow in a few weeks. sec. 1 lot #3 block 1.[...]east half of the southwest quarter of section 30 in under the government rehabilitation prog[...]st. council appointed in his place W alter McCurdy, who has
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (924)[...]mpson Falls
Raymond Matthews who has been working in Great Falls for to Fred August Butte and Ma[...]Sept. 25, 1935 W a. with burial May 8, 1985 in the City Cemetery,
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Raymond Matthews,[...]87, passed away May 5 in Edmonds, W ashington of
Sanders County Ledger,[...]W esley
Belknap - Funeral services were conducted in Glasgow and James Matthews in Calhan, Colo. He later spent his early
Chinook Monday for Mrs. Raymond Matthews, sister-in-law years there, in Greeley, Colo, and in Fruitland, Idaho. The
of Roland Matthews of Belkn[...]an infection from He attended high school in Thompson Falls and during
strep germ. She was ill[...]and was assigned to the
She was a music teacher in the Glasgow schools. Army Engineers, serving in France during W W I. After his
The widower, Raymond, formerly resided in Thompson discharge, he attended Montana State College in Bozeman,
Falls. where he majored in animal husbandry. He later worked for
Raymond l[...]He married Opal in 1930, and soon after they purchased
Raymond Mat[...]ing, he also
27, 1973 and was buried June 30,1973 City cemetery, worked for the Bureau of Pub[...]rter 5; lot # 4; block Later he was employed in the logging and lumber
19)[...]ries, retiring from the Pack River Lumber Company in
Thompson Falls in 1965, after 20 years working there.
Roll[...]He and his wife moved to Edmonds in 1977.
Rolland A. Matthews was born Oct. 4, 1897 Greeley, He was preceded in death by all members of his family.
(Calhan), Col[...]Montana from grandchildren.
Greeley, in 1907.[...]ounty Independent Ledger, Thompson 5 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 12 lot #6
Fa[...]Ruby M athews
seeing active service “somewhere in France”. He left The Sanders County[...]t Ledger, Thompson
Thompson Falls with six others in November and sailed for Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug[...]b Cafe has moved from the
Tuscania, but succeeded in eluding the subs, and is now Coleman house[...]m the Davidson Estate. Her small
Rolland served in W W I in the Army in the 13th Co. 20th daughter is being ca[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (925)[...]employee. He did some prize He arrived in the United States Sept, 9, 1905 at Ellis
fighting in his younger days. Tom was a big husky blackman Island, New York City, New York.
and in the early days came to Montana on a cattle drive.[...]hip papers
Hartman states that Tom was a sparring in the saloons. He Aug. 25, 1911 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls
cooked at camps in town now and then and also in various with his witnesses J. C. Eisenma[...]years old; cook; dark complexion; 5' 9" in height; 174[...]place of residency; residing in Trout Creek, Mt.; emigrated
W es married Sarah[...]Col. (Leon H. Emperor of Germany; arrived in New York Sept. 9, 1895;
Greene). arrived in Montana March 3, 1908.
The Sanders County Indep[...]From his naturalization papers - He arrived in the United
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - page[...]States Sept, 9, 1905 at Ellis Island, New York City, New
Interest - Mrs. Sarah Mathews of Eddy moved[...](I found a Henry E. Matthies of Germany, residing in El
and her children will occupy the Tom Smith hou[...]Higo, Vera Cruz, Mexico, sailing on the steamship City of
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thomp[...]J. Hanover, Germany and that he had been in the states once
Mathews of Eddy, met with a serious accident last Sasturday before in N. Y. 1903.)
which resulted in the loss of three fingers, an injury to his[...]ontana Friday
eye and to his side. W hile walking in the road with his little Jan. 1, 1909 - Henry M[...]edick home where he is doing as a visitor in the city Saturday and Sunday last. He was
well as could be[...]Matthies was a caller at the
his second accident in a year’s time, he having suffered a coun[...]t. Thurs.
May 17, 1917 - front page col 2 - Court in Session Monday - Oct. 20, 1916 - Local Item[...]against Sarah J. few days and visited in town Thursday while enroute to his
Matthews, the court ordered the plaintfill to pay suit money home in Trout Creek for a brief visit. He tells us that t[...]r month and for the are now ninety men in the camp, but that many more will be
present, att[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
cancer. Burial was in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson July[...]nry Matthies and
Falls, Mt. Her ashes were placed in sect. 1 lot # 4 block 1. sister, Mrs. Burjes[...]ch near Trout Creek.
Elma Mathius was a witness in the marriage of A. B. Hess The Sept. 9th[...]ld W ar I draft card noted the
and Mary E. Burton in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., following: Henry Matthies residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
Mont. on November 23, 1893.[...]rn March 2, 1880; butcher working for
she resided in the town.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (926)[...]known as the Norton Drug company, situated in the building
Trout Creek, Mt. - brother Henry of[...]Information from their marriage license # 7384 in the S. Conger constitute the stockhol[...]d) and registered pharmacist placed in charge.
Beta Black - he had not been previously m[...]ot been previously usually carried in the drug business. It is the intention of the
mar[...]r of the Baptist Church. W itnesses: Mr. in the county.
and Mrs. C. N. Baird.[...]aw. as manager of the Power City Drug company, Saturday, and
Sanders County Cour[...]will look over other fields for an opening in the drug
Book 1, page 252, Nov. 11, 1929 - Henry[...]left on
Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Court Proceedings - In the estate of No. 42 Monday for Utah, wh[...]Mattulys, who purchased a one half interest in the drug
March 1, 1912 - front page - Norton Form[...]hip - J. business here with Charles Norton in the spring of 1912 and
J. Matulys, of W allace, has purchased an half interest in the conducted the store during that spring a[...]Norton and is expected here arrested in Spokane last week under a charge of obtaining
tomorrow to join Mr. Norton in the conduct of the business. money under[...]rs he went to the Coeur d’Alenes, and
felt want in Thompson Falls.[...]d the following:
He will bring his family here in the near future and make J. J. Mattulys, formerly clerk in the Harris Brothers drug
this place their home.[...]store here, was arrested yesterday in Spokane on a warrant
Sanders County Ledger Fri[...]Mr. Matulys says of the transfer of stock in the drug company from Love to
it is the only sanitary fountain in the county. All sorts of soft Mattulys, the lat[...]and failed to reimburse Love. Mattulys was in W allace for
Pasteurized ice cream only will b[...]om Omaha, announcing the divorce in the circuit court of Spokane county, charg[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (927)[...]ulys are well known here, where Mr. in Canada, valued at millions of dollars, which was taken
Matulys was for some time engaged in the drug business. away from him throu[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted inin abbreviated form) - The heading in large type
1923 school year - Miss Mays, Normal T[...]ll spend their summer - Miss property in British Columbia, valued at immense sums of
Mays[...]zinc mine, one of the greatest in Canada near Kalso, were
Christine ‘Christy’ May was born in Oct. 1888 Kansas to crowned with success[...]na Hartman. McDonald in Supreme Court handed down judgement in her
Sanders County Signal, Thurs, Jan. 25, 1906[...]sband of Thompson Falls, Mont.
will take a course in telegraphy. She will room with a brou[...]wn number of suits during recent years in the courts of British
several months where her fa[...]spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in development
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson[...]marriage of John F. McKay of Eddy and In the light of new evidence Mr. Justice McDonald
Mi[...]. C. F. May of decided that there were in fact no such innocent
Plains, was solemnized by F[...]holic shareholders, Robert’s evidence in this regard, he observed
church of Plains on Sunday in the presence of the morning was a piece of his earlier conduct in connection with the
congregation.[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday in the opinion of the trial judge, was or became a m[...]hompson Falls - D. K. May greeted his old friends in town
David Kind & M innie (M ead) M[...]pson Falls. Mr. May has been K. May was in town on busness Monday from the Blue
in this locality for the last ten years. He has a pr[...]David Kind May died Feb. 24, 1955 of a stroke in his
remained on his claim doing what development[...]al. All these years he has been fighting held in Plains with cremation following.
against o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (928)[...]Hazel M ay from Elmo, in charge of the restaurant.
In the 1919 directory of the University of Idaho - i[...]rld W ar I draft list
that Hazel May was teaching in Thompson Falls, Mt. noted the following: Austin Giles McAllister residing in[...]owning his farm on the Camas Prairie; nearest relatives;
Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory lists him. Mrs. McAllister; tall in height; slim build; gray colored eyes;
The Sand[...]1920 federal census Feb. 12, 13, 17, Camas Prairie, Mt. -
ranch about a mile from town has been quit[...]Hunting Elk. - The town of Thompson Falls in Sanders
Jan. 17, 1918 - page seven - Local Items[...]aterville, go hunting alone for elk and deer in the Mt. Silcox country.
Minn.)[...]He started early that morning in his car, driving out[...]); and during the day. Bert Macho saw him late in the evening,
Catherine Fletcher (born March 1853[...]o the Ashley Creek region, he finally landed over in the
Spokane, W ash.[...]nedict, W ilson Co., KS and had two In the meantime, Mrs. McAllister had given the alarm[...]so many hunters on the job.
then moving to Kansas City, Mo. (Unproved that he married Harvey Cor[...]Thinking that Mac had been located, Corley
Camas Prairie.[...]forced to go back.
- front page col 3 - Camas Prairie News - Mrs. McAllister’s The other searchers came in the morning after having
mother and brother, the latter a doctor at Medicine Lake, spent all night out in the mountains, empty handed. At
W ashington, arri[...]rings News - Mr. and Mrs. McAllister, Back in the Goat Creek country, Mr. McAllister got up
of[...]Camas, Mt. Friday Nov. 19, 1915 on his way in he met Al Sears of Eddy who brot him to
- page 3[...]ere and soon the searchers began to arrive in town, a worn out
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (929)[...]friends who had spent all night and part of in the Fraternal Cemetery under the direction of the[...]high school. W hile playing
On Monday evening, in appreciation of the efforts and professi[...]iew Hotel there. They were married Sept. 15, 1908 in
for him so loyally.[...]wned Birdland Park west of town. They here in September 1958.
operated a service station, park[...]ed on the St. Joe River and Lake Coeur d’Alene. In
playing at their park, she also played for the Re[...]Reservation and in 1913 he and Mrs. McAllister moved to
Sanders Co[...]. Aug. 15, 1934 their homestead on Camas Prairie. In 1920, after the latter
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mrs.[...]sister, Mrs. MacAllister. Mrs. Snead’s home is in Kansas Thompson Falls. In 1922, Mr. McAllister joined the
City.[...]Power Co., plant here as an operator. He retired in
Sanders County Independent Ledger Thompson Fall[...]heart attack and has found it necessary to be In 1929 they opened Birdland with cabins and a dance[...]ng erected west of town about three Shrine in Helena, Scottish Rite and was a member of the
mil[...]ishment, which will be a first class construction in Allen Hearst, Sparks, Nev., a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mildred
every respect. It will entail several thousand dollars in Hearst, Plains; five grandchildren, Lorin[...]The family suggested that tributes be in the form of
Sept. 19, 1963 page 5 col 3 - abstrac[...]memorials to the Yellow-stone Boys Ranch in Billings or the
Anniversary. Have lived in Thompson Falls the past 43 Community Congregational Church.
years, coming here in 1920 when Mrs. McAllister was Pall[...]mith.
From 1910 to 1920 the McAllisters resided in Camas Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct.
Prairie where they homesteaded. McAllister retired in 1950 16, 1969 page 2 Kitty McAllister writes that in 1922 she
after 28 years with the Montana Power Co[...]cted a 15 member band. She came to Thompson Falls in
wedding Sept. 15, 1908)[...]as county treasurer.
Since 1952 they have been in the real estate business in Mary K. died August 8, 1972 Missoula, Mt.[...]August 22nd inin Denver, Colo. W . J. M cArthur
Interment was in Osawatomie, Kans near her husband who[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
was buried there in 1933 when the family resided there. She Apri[...]Austin G. McAllister died Feb. 1967 with burial in the Adams & Brown.
Fraternal cemetery, Th[...]s - Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the carpenter.
Community Congregational Chur[...]sman officiated. Burial was were both born in W ashington.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (930)[...]nd Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]r. that his wife was in a very critical condition and not[...]kane W ednesday with the expectation of enlisting in the Spokane, Sunday, to ship the household[...]an early date but received expected to arrive in Thompson again Monday evening
permission from the board in W ashington to be inducted accompanied[...]was born.
County Coroner but notes that he lives in Plains. Sanders County Indepe[...]of Sanders County, five little ones are in attendance and they are all enthusiastic
died at[...]d from pneumonia. little ones in the forenoon and in the afternoon from 1:30 to
Mr. McCaffery is sur[...]e helps the first grade pupils who failed to pass in some
age 14, a father and mother who live at Spok[...]ade. McCarthy in gymnasium work.

George M c[...]Eugene McCarthy was born September 12, 1868 in South
See Arthur C. Preston.[...](Geoghegan) McCarthy. He was second in a family of six,
Henry A. & An[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (931)[...]being a mover, a man willing to work. He arrived in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Thompson in 1888 and packed the United States mail from[...]rrived yesterday
Thompson Falls to Murray, Idaho. In the winter of 1888 - from the east to make her son, Don and daughter, Mrs.
1889 he went to work in Trout Creek, Montana cutting ties Gardner[...]daughter Mrs. Gardner, returned to her home in Lewistown,
A complete history of him and his accomplishments can be Mt., Monday.
found in the “Montana Its Story and Biography” Volume[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
McCarthy at her home in Coleraine, Minn. June 16,[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
to teach in the school.[...]who has been in the employ of the Thompson Falls Power[...]Thompson river near list for W orld W ar I in about 1917. He noted that he was
the second wagon bridge about a mile above the mouth. The residing in Thompson Falls but his home was in Great Falls,
gentlemen outfitted here.[...]Chas McCauley and Mr. Buckhouse both
former home in Ohio where he will take up the study of law from Missoula, arrived here W ednesday to accept positions
in his father’s office and attend the law school at Toledo. in the Forest Service. They took up the work yesterd[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Ohio, spent several days in town last week looking over Dec. 13, 1907 - C. M. McCauley, who has acted in the
land. W e understand he was especially interested in the capacity of forest ranger in this district and made many
Rutherford ranch. Mr.[...]or draftsman to be stationed at the Panama canal. In the
reports his son is excellent health, m[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (932)[...]arles died Nov. 28, 1953 with burial Dec. 2, 1953 in the
Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]Emma died Dec. 25, 1956 with burial Dec. 29, 1956 in the (Peter M cGlinchy)
Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Thompson Falls, paid our city a visit and reports business
Aug. 22, 1913 - fron[...]River - As is well known by our
the eighth grade in the Thompson Falls school has been very subsc[...]itchard
yesterday from Spokane where she has been in the hospital creek mines in Idaho. Messrs. Russell and McGlinchy were
for the past few weeks. She expects to resume her position in town last Saturday, working in the interest of their route,
as teacher in the high school Monday.[...]; thence down on the Idaho
the 7th and 8th grades in the high school here has resigned and to Pritchard creek, which ____ in the vicinity and down
her position and left Sunda[...]the vacancy until a new teacher making the trip in the short distance of but twenty five miles.
can[...]e trip over the road has been made by pedestrians in[...]as the above article) - This
burial Aug. 18, 1970 in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery, large ad was run in the Missoulian - Go To The New Mines
Thompson Fal[...]eal Estate Transfers - Peter McClinky to
20, 1980 in the Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thompson Stephen S. Glidden et[...]consideration, two thirds interest in 140 acres at Thompson
John died in a car wreck with Ethel Brewer giving his[...]Pete was noted in the history of Thompson Falls in 1884.[...]school records 1935 not there 1936, gave In another story written about W illiam Doyle, it wa[...]) - Three
McClay is the pride of nearly every one in the west end of years ago today, Pete[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (933)[...]lls, Mt. Friday
Isabelle Mathers Anderson wrote in Oct. 29, 1922 about Jan. 23, 1914 - pag[...]McCloud is well known here, having lived in Thompson
Pat Harrison, built a long log house abo[...]alls off and on for the past six years and worked in several
about 150 feet from the high rail road ba[...]At the time of the accident he was employed in the Silver-
the river and had a side wheel that w[...]ay for a few week’s vacation.
He had his land in hay, a circus company wanted to rent She will visit friends in Idaho during her absence.
the ground, but it had to be cut by hand. It rained often, The Sanders C[...]rizona. He was accompanied by Joe Holland, barber in
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. also ran an obituary[...]Day’s shop, who has also resigned his position in that
Aug. 28, 1888 page 2 col 7.[...]ugh McCloskey Alma L. McClure
served in the Navy. Francis joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
(Is this PatrickMCosker?)[...]following: in 1953 he resided in Spokane; he worked for the
A[...]rd, Bremerton, W ash.;
left Monday for Radersburg in the Yellowstone Park, where born May 16,[...]that he had
they will be employed for the summer in charge of a mining transferred from Austin - Heely post # 97 in Libby, Mt. on
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (934)[...]School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increase in Dormitory
Forest here in the 1940's will retire this week from his[...]12.50 per month -
position as warehouseman leader in the Spokane warehouse. from out of town M[...]ed. Sept. 5, 1934 -
Francis died March 20, 1978 in Spokane, Spokane Co., Local - Ina and[...]. McComb, dentist at Missoula, registered Tuesday in the[...]t
John died Jan. 1984 Missoula, Mt. with burial in the Jocko week the Missoulian carried the st[...]ssoula,
of a heart attack at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. where they will keep them for use in the academy. (Bonnie
Mr. McClure was born January 1, 1915, in Evaro, a son of also mentioned).
Frank and[...]na died after Oct. 4, 1992.
Jesuit Fathers School in Arlee and graduated from
Thompson Falls High Scho[...]Opal McComb was born Oct. 19, 1921 Mt.
In 1940 he married Alvina Todd in Missoula. For 35 years Sanders County In[...]29, 1934 -
he worked as a construction ironworker in various locations School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increase in Dormitory
throughout the country and in 1977 he returned to Evaro and Registration.[...]. McComb, dentist at Missoula, registered Tuesday in the
member of the American Legion George Ducharme[...]for the coming year. Their parents drove down
113 in Arlee.[...]They brought their horses
His wife, Alvina died in 1978. from the J[...]uesday at where they will keep them for use in the academy. (Bonnie
the St. Ignatius Long House.[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
Honorary pallbearers will be Bill[...]ngements are under the direction of Fearon Chapel in Clay; white; 19 years of age born Kingston[...]Minnesota; now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.;[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (935)[...]McCormack - At
- Married - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. - Thompson Falls, Jan.[...]nearly three years. The parents have our sympathy in their
Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory lists[...]C. M. McCoy was born 1864 - died 1928 with burial in the
(Tuesday) for their home in Thompson Falls, where Mr. W ild Rose[...]o., The
ladies have been for several weeks guests in the home of Mr. C. N. “Thomas” &[...]nces
following: Charles Arthur McCormick residing in Klein of Helena dies.
Thompson[...]y.
Huron, S.D.; laborer for General Electric Co., in Thompson Avy’s mother obituary - Sande[...]r, Dec. 1957
Falls; married; had previous service in the military - private - Mrs. McCracken Buried in Idaho - Funeral services were
in the Calvary in W yoming for 2 years; tall in height; held Tuesday of last week in St. Maries, Ida., for Mrs.
medium build; blue col[...]rs. the home of her son, Avy McCracken, in Thompson Falls.
Dec. 27, 1917 - front page col 4 - One Enlists For Navy - C. Burial was in the W oodlawn cemetery there.
A. McCormic, who formerly lived in Thompson Falls, but She had resided[...]the past few months has been living at Salt Lake City Mrs. McCracken was born in 1882 at W averly, W ash., and
during the present[...]Survivors in addition to the son include a brother, Ed[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (936)[...]M rs. Clara M cCrea in the employ of the railroad at that place.
Thomp[...]o., Mt. and they had the following child: 1]
H.S. in 1943 had enlisted in the Marines and will report Gladys, Aug. 2[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
Frank S. McCrea was born May 1872[...]residing in Thompson, Mt.; son of James D. McCrea and
Frank[...]age born Glendive, Dawson Co., Mt.; now residing in
Information from their marriage license A486 Mi[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
follow him in about a week.[...]home. Mrs. Rinard and children will leave in a few days to
months, which is good news to her many friends here. join Mr. Rinard at Mason City, Iowa.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]er - 1913 lists her
morning, and will leave there in a few days for Meadowdale, - and she was listed in the 1915 Polk directory.
W ash., to visit her fat[...]o, where she will join Mr. McCrea, who is 1916 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (937)[...]Information from their marriage license # 350 in the The Thompson Falls 1911 Polk dire[...]Mary J. McCrea died Aug 21, 1926 and was buried in the
born Baker County, Minnesota to P. O/V. Turnb[...]to Thompson.
following: Fred (S) McCrea residing in Thompson Falls, Mr. McCullen is an old[...]. May J. McCrea; medium Hugh’s will is in the Sanders County Courthouse, probate
height; me[...]page 27.
Fred died Dec 24, 1921 and was buried in the Fraternal
cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt. (Secti[...]a tea party was Accidently discharged. He was in his room at the
to her little friends.[...]y 14, 1873 Lee McCulloch died at his home in Hamilton. His death
Anthrop, Jefferson Co., NY; 2[...]efferson Co., NY.; 3] John S., July 1881 throat ailment. Judge McCulloch had resided in Montana 29
Michigan; 4] deceased.[...]uly 31, 184 New York to Seth who reside in Texas.
Sharp and Selona Clark.
The Sande[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (938)[...]ing left here
Albert McCurdy was born Feb. 1886 in Canada to Robert about six or seven year[...]M abel M cCurdy
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]t.
was 14 years of age, came to the United States in 1890 and
that he could read, write and speak Engl[...]hter of John McCurdy and father was born in Canada of French parentage and Agnes
Agnes. Her s[...]as John W inkler and later she was was born in Ireland. His siblings were: 1] Albert; 2]
adopted[...]June 12) states that he came to the United States in
family left Lennoxville Canada, May 15, 1890 trav[...]ont page - M. D. McCurdy, a brother of
family was in Montana. (Sanders County Courthouse,[...]ermanently and will open a plumbing establishment in
children by her: 1] W alter Stanley ca 1883; 2] M[...]Class in the Ninth Co, 20th Engineers (Forestry). He serve[...]in France and later discharged June 5, 1919.[...]Melville joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls,
Mr. McCurdy is an old time Thomps[...]. Hale
where they will make their home. He served in the state (deceased) and Eleanor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (939)[...]ing to
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - W e notice in the Detroit, Michigan on the Grand Tr[...]1890. His stated that by May 26, 1890 the
married in Missoula Saturday. The ceremony was performed family was in Montana. (Sanders County Courthouse,
by an old wa[...]e of Naturalization Vol. Page 24.)
the Peace in that city. W eekly[...]as born June 17, 1888 Burke Co. carving meat in the W illis butcher shop.
Neb., to W illiam J. Tr[...]iday
Mel was elected to serve a six months term in July 1925 July 20, 1906 - W alter E. McCurdy[...]troyed by the fire that nearly devastated the
was in the Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mont.,[...]y - Funeral services for Melville been working in one of the large meat markets in Portland.
McCurdy, 68, will be conducted today (T[...]urdy returned to Thompson to accept a position as
in the Community Congregational church with the Rev.[...]here he assumed
Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Thompson Falls his new duties on Tuesda[...]idow, Bertha, at the family home; May 21, 1907 in the Sanders County Courthouse, stating he
four st[...]Mrs. Glen (Lannie) Vail, Snohomish, resided in Thompson Falls, Mt., at that time he renounced
W[...]of age; butcher by trade; dark complexion; 5' 8" in
a brother Albert, Newport, W ash; a sister, Mrs.[...]s. Florence Funston of Intention Vol I page 6)
in California and nine step grandchildren. (Obit)[...]09 lists
Bertha died April 26, 1963 with burial in the City two W alter McCurdys’, spelling must h[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. May July 18, 1910 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls,
2, 1963 page 5 col 6 - Mrs. M. Mc[...].
Funeral services were held W ednesday at 2 p.m. in the Norton.
Community Congregational churc[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
74, who died Friday in a W ashington hospital. Funeral Dec. 16, 1[...]rider’s Funeral week for St. Paul and points in W isconsin. W alter’s close
Home in Plains and the Rev. Gebhardt was in charge of the friends intimate that when he returned to Thompson, about
services. Burial was in the new city cemetery. January 1st, he will be[...]partner, an
Mrs. McCurdy was born June 17, 1888 in Burke County, acquaintance of his boyhood and a charming W isconsin girl.
Neb., where she grew up. In 1918 she came to Thompson The 1911 Thom[...]following children: 1] Mabel E. June
McCurdy died in 1958.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (940)[...]r a short illness that Dr. Starr, who
will remain in Spokane for a short visit before returning to[...]. She has many friends here, having taught school in losses who can fully sympathize with the gri[...]y lists him as vice- ago Mr. McCurdy was in the office of the Ledger
president for the Thomps[...]Company. complaining of neuralgia. In the afternoon we heard that he
The Sanders Coun[...]an extended visit with her brother, resulted in death. The Cooperation between Drs. Fessler and
W[...]te senator from Rew spells a new era in the service to the public of this
Sweetgrass coun[...]vice- operation at the St. Patricks hospital in Missoula. She is
resident for the Thompson Meat &[...]ent Ledger, Thompson Falls,
surgeon and physician in Illinois and is taking a much Mont. W ed. April 12, 1939 - Robert Brownlee, brother-in-
needed vacation. law of our McCurdy, died in Big Timber of a lingering
The Sanders County Le[...]t W alter S. McCurdy died 1953 with burial in the Fraternal
he has purchased ten acres of fine[...]cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 10 plot #4, in same
McCurdy of the Thompson Meat and trading com[...]mmated the first of the week and Dec. 1958 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
the l[...]n Falls - Funeral
McCurdy Lumber Company, dealers in Lumber, Mill W ork, services for Ms. Em[...]and Shingles. Tuesday at 2 p.m., in the Community Congregational
The Sept. 9 th, 19[...]apter
following: W alter Stanley McCurdy residing in Thompson will assist at the services. Burial will be in the Masonic
Falls, Mt.; 35 years of age; b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (941)[...]me resident of Thompson gems, silver and cut glass in his store. He had pneumonia
Falls, died Saturday[...]ital. She had resided and went to a hospital in Missoula where he died. Shortly
in Spokane for the past three years with a daughter,[...]e to Matthew Johnson McCutchan died in Missoula May 1,
Thompson Falls in 1906 and he had operated a lumber 1890 with burial in the Missoula City Cemetery May 3,
business here. Mr. McCurdy died in September 1953. 1890, Missoula, Mt.
In addition to the daughter, she is survived by two[...]aily, Missoula, Mt. May 2, 1890
Mrs. Beulah Smith in California and Mrs. Ann Phoeny in page 1 col 5 and May 5 page 2 col 2.
W isconsin; a brother, Dr. Emil Oschsner, in Illinois; two
grandchildren and one great grandch[...]- Thompson Falls -
Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah Sept. 29, 1893 - Sunday at 2 p.m. the[...]n on the wheel and tearing it to
three years term in the penitentiary. (Missoula newspaper piec[...]ohnson M cCutcheon ferry was cut loose by John Ingram, W . J. Fennell and John
M[...]W hen they reached the large boat, the end of the
in cigars, Tobacco, Stationery, Fancy Goods and Notions. - cable in drawing out caused the ferry boat to nearly swamp[...]W m. Fisher, Peter McDermott and J. Donant jumped in the
1884 - Local News - Until the postoffice is o[...]nged. He has done this at his own it, hanging in the water while passing over the falls. Shuck
exp[...]McCutchan, of pants getting caught in the rigging, he had to kick them off
Thompson Falls, was very noticeable among the strangers in before he could get on, losing $180, which he had in his
the city this week in attendance at court. pocket[...]mounted a pack
upon his filling a sufficient bond in the sum of $2,000. mule and clung to it u[...]and grappling hooks, for the
there was more money in attending to his own business. rescue.[...]a lot of beautiful John Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight and passengers are
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (942)[...]s of Thompson Falls, Montana

being transferred in good shape by small boats and loaded in Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.
for the mines on the[...]e after
6 noted the death of a Peter J. McDermott in Pocatello, Id.) her mother’s marriage to h[...]Jean died Oct. 11, 1988 with burial Oct. 13, 1988 in the
J. C. M cDiarmid[...]itory Friday He was born June 13, 1919 in Brownlee, Neb., to Dudley
May 2, 1884 - K. Maher,[...]ail, so that and ranch life while growing up in Nebraska. In 1963, Bruce
the latter remained open for entry un[...]C. He and Jean D. Olexa Allen were married in February
McDairmid for $25 tract of land at Thompson Prairie. (160 1945. Bruce adopted her daughter, Mary Jean in 1955.
acres).[...]ay and were married until Jean’s death in 1988. Bruce worked
June 13, 1884 - Real Estate Transfers - Alvin H. Sheldon et at a radiator shop in Scottsbluff, Neb., for his father-in-law,
al to Lynch & McDiarmid for $500, farm house and contents was employed as a ranch worker while in Paradise, owned
at Thompson Falls. For $400 quit[...]and operated B&J Towing and Radiator shop in Thompson
Thompson Falls.[...], Mt. page 3 col 4 - Aug. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, Claude
29, 1884 - noted the birth of J. C. McDiarmid’s daughter in and Merle Randall; his wife Jean; nephew, R[...]f Plains; 7 grandchildren; 15 great
Marie of this city, visited with Plains friends. gr[...]nd guidance
Alexander was nominated Grand Noble in the IOOF during this difficult ti[...]Bunch-Toews Funeral Chapels.
Fairbanks; he works in the mill.
Alec was married, working as a lumberman in the forest. Cassi[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (943)[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday overseas in the Philippines and in Korea. He arrived the 14th
Aug. 22, 1913 - front[...]3 - Miss Hattie and Cassie McDonald York City from where they will fly to Ipswich, England to
l[...]They will return by way of is stationed in Great Britian with the United State Air Force.
th[...]urtle Lake, N. Dak., where he will soon be
united in marriage to Miss Cassie McDonald, formerly a D. J. M cDonald
teacher in the local schools. A honeymoon trip will be made[...]y Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
domestic life in Thompson Falls. O[...]Reservation.), son of Angus McDonald and
vacancy in the music department caused by Miss Andrew’s[...].M. degree from the Angus was born in Scotland and Catherine in Montana
Sherwood Music School in Chicago. She is also a graduate Territory of the Flathead Indians.
of Jamestown College in North Dakota and has a B. A. Duncan[...]faculties until the
Miss McDonald was employed in Upham, N.D., before last. He was a g[...]that he was recently transferred from Clark Field in the Interpreter in this part of the country, says Thompson Falls
Philippines to somewhere in Korea. He hopes to return to is th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (944)[...]and was repeatedly quoted and referred to in the press. He
Myers Falls, W ash., and J. C. Eise[...]s.
reservation, at the spot where I now live, and in 1849 I made He was an authority on Indian l[...]whom the town of Thompson Falls was named. In 1924 he
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday[...]Hears Duncan McDonald - Thompson in 1807 (1809). It was at the present site of
Entire[...]opted into the Selish tribe. McDonald is educated in both services. For years Duncan McDonald wa[...]me the legends of the Selish Indians. He was born in Hattie M cDonald[...]earned the legends and the history of the people. In his North Dakota, has come in our midst to stay and will live
evening at the un[...]n as
He was a resident of Dixon until being put in the hospital teacher in the high school of Eureka, Mont., for the ensuing
in Thompson Falls prior to his death.[...]ssful year at the Noxon school, where she is held in the
and 14 days, being the oldest pioneer in Sanders County at highest esteem by her pu[...]Friday
Duncan’s burial was held Oct. 18, 1937 in the Catholic June 19, 1914 - page 3 - Miss Hattie and Cassie McDonald
cemetery in St. Ignatius on Monday.[...]ie is engaged for the Thompson Falls school.
Home in Thompson Falls, Saturday. For the past month he
has been in very poor health.[...]. McDonald, who has been
fort built by his father in previous years. Indians came for empl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (945)[...]Hima Duncan Jr.; 2] Irma residing in Plains, Mt. Eventually he was placed in the 20th
(W heeler of St. Maries, Ida.); 3] Barba[...]of Thompson Falls); 5] Dale (of served in France.
Superior); 6] Carl Eddy (of San Diego, Ca[...]McDougal, if you please, went to
Duffy enlisted in the Army January 1, 1970 and was sent Cam[...]passed the requirements to be experience in the woods and is now in France. “Slim” was a
sent to an elite Flight School that specialized in Officer “wobley” and didn’t care whe[...]ses. After basic he joined the army, but in letters to friends here, he says that
training he was than given the choice of remaining in Flight he has at last found a home that he l[...]the one to say there is not a better man in the service today than he.
year in Vietnam, he was there only a short time when he[...]d Lillian E. W hite Feb. 18, 1920
McDougal Killed in Vietnam - The United States Army Th[...]Information from their marriage license in the Sanders
that her son, Sp. E4 Hima (Duffy) McD[...]ouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. # 535 - W illiam
killed in Vietnam, where he had been on duty less than thre[...]E. W hite of
9. Saturday he was reported missing in action. Plains, Mt.; 35 years[...]Frank W hite
He is reported to have been killed in a helicopter crash, in and Laura J. Huistis - married Feb. 18, 1920 T[...]W . A. Darling and Anna Darling.
Survivors in addition to his mother include, three sisters,[...]Falls, Mt. and was buried June 18, 1936 in the W ild Rose
Diego, Cal.[...]8, 1936 Front Page Col 3 -
Honor Vietnam Victim - In a letter from Gov. Forrest River Cla[...]ag will fly at half mast today over the capitol in the Clark’s Fork river, below the dam at Thompson Falls,
complex in Helena in tribute to Mrs. McDougal’s son, Sp Monday evening of this week, while fishing. In camping
E/4 Hima (Duffy) McDougal, 20, who was killed in Vietnam with Bill Moser and Perry Heater jr., he was fishing in what
in August.[...]ngo, The veteran burial record held in the Sanders County
Ohio as noted on his draft car[...]4th BN 20th Engineers; died June 15, 1936 burial in
Ellen Monroe.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (946)[...]m of Chicago, W estfield, Plymouth Co., Iowa to W illiam McEvers and
owners of the old Copper[...]. E. Nippert and S. E. Smith.
by James McLaughlan in 1882. After taking out some good Eva Ro[...]married on Friday last in the district court room of Judge
The property w[...]the contract 1910 Friday - Chas. McEvers was in from his ranch at the
for packing out the ore, of[...]E. McEvers, in a very serious condition. He is suffering
The c[...]iday
have shipped ore at various times, amounting in gross Oct. 14, 1910 - page 3 - Alias Su[...]John McEley, the present lessee formerly worked in the Thompson Falls 1911 Polk directory l[...]arles McEvers was granted a
the most likely place in which to open up ore bodies. decree of[...]ed for
Proceedings, Judge Albert Besancon - 710 - In the Matter homestead entry on 120 acres in the southwest quarter of the
of the guardianship[...]his estate. northeast quarter of section 22 in township 21 north, range
Sanders County Indepen[...]m as a
received news that John McEly an old timer in Sanders farmer.
County recently died at[...]ved onto a new location near
has relatives living in the east. Thompson[...]ownship 21 north, range 28 west. The
Plymouth Co, Iowa to W illiam McEvers and Matilda Jane app[...]Information from their marriage license # 648 in the
The Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory list[...]Falls, Mt.; 52 years of age born
He was married in Thompson to Eva Robinson on Feb. 25, Little Sioux, Iowa, Monia Co., Iowa to W illiam E. McEvers
1910.[...]ly
Information from their marriage license # 68 in the married, (as he noted on his[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (947)[...]t.; 46 years of age born covered wagon in 1887 when Theodore was a boy of 10.
Centralis, Ma[...]inister. W itnesses: Mrs. H. S. Christian and in the vicinity of Rock Spur seven times.)
Mrs. Chas[...]which he will probably bring in this week.
Loretta had been previously married[...]eekly Montanian Sept 12, 1895 - Mr. McEverts and
in Oct. 1908 was granted guardianship of her two min[...]who had a sawmill in the vicinity of the mouth of Ashley[...]ed into the
- marriage with both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. logs came directly from a[...]e sleighs.
Pearl McEvers was born Dec. 24, 1909 in Thompson A yoke of oxen would hau[...]y, crossing with his ferry.
Oct. 23, 2005, in tabernacle Seventh - day Adventist Church Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory lists him as a farmer.
in Portland for Pearl Birmingham Schroeder, who died[...]Mt. Friday
Pearl McEvers was born Dec. 24, 1909 in Thompson Feb. 9, 1912 - page 3 - Th[...]rs has sold to R. J.
Falls, Mont., and was raised in Linnton. She lived in Boston Gick, 57 acres of land from his ranch on Cherry creek.
Before moving in 1935 to Portland, where she was a[...]rmer.
homemaker and owned a child - care business in her home The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
for 20 years. In 1950 she married W illiam J.; he died in Aug. 21, 1914 - page 3 - Theodore McEvers[...], 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the
County, Iowa to W illiam E. McEvers and Matilda Jane. He following: Theodore McEvers residing in Thompson Falls,
was one of six children: 1 ]W ill[...]hair.
(Taken from the Neil Fullerton files held in the State Later he moved to the mouth of Thompson river in 1948,
Historical Society, Helena, Mont. ) Coming west the family where he had resided since.
lived in the Dakotas in a small sod house. To supplement Theodo[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
prairie and sold them for $4 a ton. These bones when[...]Evers Passes
cleaned, ground and dried where used in clarifying the syrup Tuesday. - Theodore McEv[...]Salem. pioneer, died Tuesday morning in a Hot Springs hospital,
His father moved[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (948)[...]nd funeral here is Mrs. Pearl Schroeder of Oregon City, hearing the splash hurried to the rescue a[...]about to sink for the last time succeeded in passing him one
Funeral services tentatively ha[...]end of his pole and pulled him out.
Thursday in the Community Congregation church with the[...]ev. Lobell G. Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the May 12, 1905 - W . E. McEvers accompa[...]as much surprised at the many
The family lived in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, but changes.
mostly in Iowa. There in Little Sioux, Iowa Bill ran a grist Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory lists him as a farmer
mill. Also was in the liquor business for a while.[...]- page 3 - Mr. McEvers, who lives east of
Kansas City, W yandott Co., Kas. (#1 Harry E. Clark, #2[...]e Monday last.
Fred Carden); 5] Maud ca 1871 Loup City, Sherman Co., The Sanders County Le[...]Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 - Chas McEvers was in from his
W hen Bill and his family arrived in Thompson Falls in ranch at the mouth of Cherry creek W edne[...]illiam obtained a his father, W . E. McEvers, in a very serious condition. He is
job later with him as a night boiler, stoking the fires in the suffering from heart trouble and his advan[...]on Mt., of an asthma attack. Burial was in the Thompson Falls
files in the State Historical Archives, Helena, Mt.) (From[...]e Cemetery has his birth date Nov.
McEvers family in 1887, but she does not remember the 1[...]1] Charles 2] W illiam jr. (died 1937 and buried in
Chapplier. His whiskey came in 54 gallon oak barrels, he Thos W ild Ros[...]to 12 oz bottles for sale. W illiam also buried in Thompson W ild Rose cemetery); 4] Charity O.
kept[...]then and and then Roy E. Cameron.
came in kegs probably about 10 gal. It sold for the same[...]you two bits. One drink cost you 15 cents. In the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]n - made
(June 5) W m. McEvarts was born May 1833 in Indiana. His homestead entry #3083, W illiam McEvers of Thompson,
parents were born in Ohio, he states that he is 67 years of Mt.[...]applied for homestead entry of 120 acres in section 13, T
boys employed on the Kirky d[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (949)[...]s County
W illiam McEvers was born Nov. 7, 1875 in Monona Ledger Sept. 22, 1937).
County, Iowa, to W illiam E. McEvers and Matilda J. Round.
W illiam came with his parents to Sanders county in Sept Dave M cFadden[...]6, 1906 - Dave McFadden, one of the new settlers in
April 28, 1905 - W illiam McEvers, one of the Tho[...]the vicinity of the Blue Slide was a visiter in town on
boys employed on the Kirky drive, had a c[...]e brick
about to sink for the last time succeeded in passing him one yard was taken by George King.
end of his pole and pulled him in.
W illiam married Lillie Jones Feb. 8, 1909 Van[...]en
W ash. This is the article noting the marriage in the local The Sanders County Independent L[...]shington, the other day previously working in the Forest Office at Orofino, Idaho,
and was ther[...]aughter has been given a two months’ detail in the office of the
of W . F. Jones, who formerly r[...]ry as it is reported. J. H. Mathers arrived in Thompson Falls May 1884 with
W illiam and Lilli[...]b. 11, 1886.
mouth of Oliver gulch, was a visitor in Camas Thursday. Austin married Viola _[...]following: Austin Frazier McFee was registered in
Local News - W illiam McEvers, who has a ranch ne[...]Gulch, departed Saturday for W ashington, in Spokane, W ash.; he was 32 years of age; born Feb[...]B. Lowe McFerran joined the American Legion in
W illiam McEvers, a pioneer prospector, was taken to the Thompson Falls, Mont. In 1920 remaining a member until
hospital at Plains,[...]lmost six 1923. His card noted that he resided in Thompson Falls; he
days of laying helpless at his mine with a broken leg. was a Banker dealing in Abstracts.
McEvers fell while working at his mi[...]NO 44, American Legion, will be held in the Odd Fellows
McEvers laid in agony at the mine until found today by his[...]ited to
W illiam E. died Sept. 1937 with burial in the W ildrose attend whether they ar[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (950)[...]strike is said to run very high in silver and lead.[...]914 - page 3 - W illiam McGarvey, who is
employed in the railroad department at the power camp[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
In the funeral notice of Elizabeth McGhee Jones, The[...]2, 1907, it states the Mrs. Lizzie Jones was born in New the avaition signal corps made up the[...]ar
York about 1857. She married W illiam F. Jones in Ingersall, and H. G. McGillivray, who was for[...]an on June 3, 1915 Thompson Falls. Mt.
restaurant in the Thompson hotel from Hoyt & Peterson.[...]relatives before
May 10, 1912 - front page - Fire in Daisy Gulch Burns going to the trainin[...]their Edna died May 13, 1897 with burial in the W ild Rose
belongings except what clothes the[...]rom the W ild
fire is supposed to have originated in the bunk house close Rose cemetery listing a[...]- Hugh McGillis returned home - Death in Thompson Falls, Mt. - Edna A. McGinnis
Saturday f[...]that Edna May died June 8, 1897 with burial in the W ild
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]ez McGinnis. She was born Thompson Falls
McGillis in company with Dave Houck and Martin Olsen[...]ky Strike property past year she had been in poor health and went to Missoula
about three and[...]they expect to funeral was held this afternoon in Missoula.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (951)[...]4,
Thayer and Catherine E. Martin Sept. 13, 1887 in Thompson 1908 in Thompson Falls with her sister Hester (Mrs. Georg[...]Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah Aug. 16, 1890 - A
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula serious accident occurred abo[...]t. - James C. McGinnis; Thompson Falls in the Antiony mine, near the Mountain
white; 35 yea[...]to Murray. Two miners, Joe McGinnis
now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mont.; son of[...]fatally, by the explosion of a box of giant caps in the hands
Hoeye; white; 31 years of age born Dallas Co., Iowa; now of one of them. Peters’s left arm was blown off and his
residing in Thompson, Missoula County, Mt.; daughter of[...]e: Nettie
Hoeye and Laura Hamilton, both residing in Thompson, Pete M c[...](See Pete McClinchy)
Ella was born Sept 1860 in Dallas Co., Iowa to Gordon
Hoeye and Amanda Bobo. (Her parents were born in Ohio.) Dan M cGoon[...]April 16, 1909 - W illiam McGovern, a farm hand in the
stated that she had given birth to two childr[...]James C. McGinnis died according to the Missoula City Gorman M cGowen
Ce[...]made his home with Mrs. Ara Harriott. He is now in the
County Ledger Thompson Falls, Friday June 7,[...]vising them of the death of their his friends in Thompson Falls and Eddy.
niece, Miss Inez McGinni[...]Anna (Farmer) M cGowan
the past year she had been in poor health and went to James Alexan[...]York, as was his father, his mother was born in England.
great shock to her many Thompson Friends[...]schoolmates. The funeral was held this afternoon in W isconsin and they had no children.[...]Mt. Friday both of her parents were born in Ohio. (Other sources note
Aug. 3, 1906 - Mrs. McG[...]5] W . N. Farmer (St. Ansgar, Iowa).
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (952)[...]cashier for the O’Hara Bros., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, The W eekly Missoulian , Missoula,[...]n, the past season, has determined on That in the winter of 1884 & 1885 one James A. McGowan
ma[...]for a survey of a township
prospects of any point in Montana. of land at[...]to make said survey and to cover the office work in the
had a hotel where the old school house now stands, (corner surveyor general’s office. That in the spring of 1885 said
of Preston and Ferry). I[...]n Falls - J. A. McGowan, now examined in the field, and approved of the same. Yet more
loc[...]He says Dr. James St. John, Mayor of filed in the United States land office.
Janesville, W isco[...]J. A. McGowan winters in Calif.
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Te[...]an, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday burning in the new kiln of McGowan.
June 13, 1884 - Real Est[...]page 3 - Col. and Mrs. J. A. McGowan of
interest in 160 acres Thompson Falls.[...]ly failing for some
merchant of Horse Plains, was in the city several days this time past.
week. Mack was f[...]s where he is now established on a solid in a Los Angeles hotel, is reported as much improved[...]Mt., Territory Friday buried April 10, 1911 in the Plains cemetery.
July 29, 1887 - Count[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (953)[...]953

of Plains Succumbs in Los Angeles Last Saturday - Passed his face westward while a young man to make his fortune.
in His Prime at 58 - Largest Funeral in W estern Montana - He went to the Pugent Sou[...]y Saturday morning through a homestead in the Plains valley. Marrying there, soon after he[...]occurred set up as a store keeper and hotel in a small way and for
in Los Angeles, California, caused directly by a str[...]plexy suffered about three weeks ago. He was born in pretty hard luck. He founded the town of[...]e Plains light and power plant, the largest hotel in
homestead in the Plains valley. Marrying there, soon after he[...]wide interests
set up as a store keeper and hotel in a small way and for of miscellaneous sort a[...]e Knights Templar. The deceased always took pride in
owned the Plains light and power plant, the largest hotel in Plains and was always found working earnestly[...]d not seek office, beyond sitting as committeeman in the entire county of Sanders will keenly fee[...]e No. 63, A.F.&A. M. of Plains,
always took pride in Plains and was always found working assist[...]est ever gathered together for a similar occasion in
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Pla[...]tate. About 30 Knights of Templar, of St. Omar in the Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, W[...]est ever gathered together for a similar occasion in appreciation and value association with them.[...]e by marriage, Ida Flagher, $5,000 worth of stock in
has done so much for that section.[...]itted from it. worth of stock in the McGowan Commercial Co., to be
The Sanders C[...]d to educate Alfred and Alexander
Plains Succumbs in Los Angeles Last Saturday. Passed in Farmer, nephews of my wife. If they show an interest and
his Prime at 58 - Largest Funeral in W estern are involved with the[...]Mrs. Lizzie Lynch as Trustee, $5000.00 in stock in First
through a telegram to Senator W . E. Christ[...]ns, at its market value to be income for
occurred in Los Angeles, Ca., caused directly by a stroke of[...]plexy suffered about three weeks ago. He was born in She also got 20 shares of stock[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (954)[...]alls, Montana

He willed to Michael, a Camas Prairie Indian, who has visit with her nephew C[...]business interests, trustees of his stock holding in First Struck by Street Car at Los Angeles[...]e accident
with her brother N. H. Farmer of Camas Prairie. occurred while she and her si[...]adies
April 5, 1912 - W illis Tells of Early Days in Thompson were hard of earing and did n[...]of age, had just
hands with his many old friends in Thompson Falls, Friday returned to Los A[...]t was loaded on the cars and be published in our next issue.
shipped to Plains and was put up[...]Rest by the Side of Her Husband W ho Died in 1911 - The
Power company, as she announced in Missoula the first of funeral of Mrs. Delia McGowan, who was killed at Los
the week. She is in Missoula on a visit with her sister, Mrs. An[...]Plains Sunday afternoon. The services were in charge of the
1913 Plains Polk directory lists[...]tiful musical selections were rendered by a
Camas Prairie was brought in sick last Friday. She was mixed choir[...]ittle of the Methodist
at the home of her sister -in-law, Mrs. Delia McGowan. church made[...]astern Stars was given. The body was laid to rest in the
Dec. 29, 1916 - Mattie Farmer sister in law of Delia Plains cemetery by the[...]days old at the time of her death. She was united in
South Pasadina, Ca., had passed away. marriage with J. A. McGowan at Broadhead in 1880 and a
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]short time later came west and settled in Missoula. A short
Nov. 15, 1917 - page 10 - Plain[...]sister Mrs. Ida Mavotz of Pasadena, Cal., arrived in town engaged in business and where they made their home during
Tu[...]Mr. McGowan passed away, at the VanMuys hotel in Los
Plains last February, and has since been a resident of Angeles where he had gone in the hopes of regaining his
California.[...]lth. His body was returned to Plains and interned in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (955)[...]telegraphed and the whole population was
Ansgar, Iowa.[...]ther and mother of Sanders county. They came here in the mules belong to Henry Bilght of Butte,[...]and who were John Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight and passengers are
perhaps less fortunat[...]n as a monument to them being transferred in good shape by small boats and loaded
for years to[...]n board. The small boat attached to the
ferry was cut loose by John Ingram, W . J. Fennell and John[...]Bob graduated with the 1939 high school class in
cable in drawing out caused the ferryboat to nearly swamp.[...]W m. Fisher, Peter McDermott and J. Donant jumped in the where he earned the rating of Lieuten[...], but was drowned before reaching it. 1943 New in Uniform - Mrs. Lewis E. McGowen recently
King att[...]rryboat and clung to now a flight Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and was
it, hanging in the water while passing over the falls. Shuck[...]ryboat. Fisher also, but his
pants getting caught in the rigging, he had to kick them off[...]before he could get on, losing $180, which he had in his The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]eached the falls, Paul formerly of this city, but now of Mobridge, South Dakota,
Duncha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (956)[...]s, Montana

convicted and sentenced to 99 years in the Alabama Thompson Falls 1909 Pol[...]ts him as being a
penitentiary, for killing a man in Montgomery, Alabama. partner with Cummings[...]ke, W ash., where Mr.
this place and later on was in the saloon business with W m. McGrane is taking[...]see him around again.
automobile and when out in the country, McGrane hit the The Sanders[...]ody by the roadside, made away with the in Thompson the latter part of last week, leaving ag[...]Sunday for Connell, W ash., where he has engaged in
That two days later he was captured and brought[...]Bay, Florida. interest in the Exchange saloon, building and lot, to his[...]; 2] Mr. McGrane has his eye on a location in W ashington.
George; 3] Clifton.[...]children left on W ednesday to reside permanently in
for Thompson shortly to return to their beautiful[...]time ago
W oodlin. Mr. McGrane has been employed in the auditor’s and has secured a good business in that city. The many
office of the Union Pacific.[...]Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday success in their new location.
July 7, 1905 - George McGrane[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday
Line Ry. Co., at Salt Lake City, who has been enjoying a Sept. 1, 1911 - pa[...]is
McGrane asked to be transferred from Salt Lake City to suffering from a stroke of paralysis.[...]s, Mt. Friday Clara McGrath was a witness in the marriage of Allen
Oct. 4, 1907 - Mrs. McGrane[...]Mt. At that time she noted that she resided in Thompson
their home at their W oodlin ranch. F. G[...]M.T. Sat. April 12,
possessor of a half interest in the Exchange Saloon, having 1884 col 1 - Busin[...]est of James Connors, and the W ho Have Built a City W here God ___ - Down the Backs of
proprietor ship of the place is now vested in W illiam the Mountains for Men to Build H[...]stand at Sand Point, Idaho, in addition to the complete store

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (957)[...]rs, Lyle; two sons,
the plains during the days of prairie schooners, lets the light Brad (Shirley) of Tho[...]rath She was preceded in death by son Roger McGuigan;
The Plainsman, Pla[...]alter “Bud” Roe; and
conducted piano classes in Sanders county during the past sisters Ra[...]memorials be sent to Cancer Network
headquarters in Thompson Falls. Her professional card of Sanders County, Thompson Falls, Mt.
appears elsewhere in this issue. Sa[...]ld Saturday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at Thompson Falls City
Albert Lyle McGuigan was born the son of Mauric[...]passed away Friday
Lyle lived with his parents in Noxon where he attended Aug. 10, 2007 at[...]Hospital, Missoula of Cancer.
school, graduating in 1951.
Albert and Elsie Roe were married Nov. 13[...]he Sheriff’s
Lyle entered the National Guards in 1952 and the Army in department about 2001 - (Picture of Chris[...]- Chris A. McGuigan, a graduate of Thompson Falls
inin Germany. ‘Gene’ Arnold. In my career in law enforcement, I’ve
Sgt. McGuigan is regula[...], program for 9 years,
division’s 2nd artillery in Baumholder, Germany. training ov[...]-year-old-soldier, whose wife, Elsie, is with him in “No” to drugs and alcohol and to deal with peer pressure. In
Germany, entered the army in November 1954 and arrived 1990 I started training to be a K-9 handler and trained
in Europe in August 1956. He was graduated from the[...]cs detection dog. Kelsey served
Noxon high school in 1951. Sand[...]at our new residence near Plains. Kelsey
Oct. 21 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 11 passed away May 30th, 2000. In my law enforcement career,
lot # 40 block 1).[...]I’ve specialized in distinct training areas like special
Elsie died[...]H.P. sobriety testing and numerous other schools. Inin Thompson Falls to W alter water of Prospec[...]on Roe. As a young girl she lived with her family in had wrecked and was pinned in his vehicle. On August 14,
Thompson Falls and att[...]y wonderful wife Michele Newman of Hot
graduating in 1955.[...]of Plains, a dream come true for both of us.
1954 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. After years of military t[...]Falls High School, allows
with Lyle, they settled in Thompson Falls in 1965. both of use to serve[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (958)[...]is head,
McQuirk started the first water system in Thompson Falls. took him into the jail and s[...]er the doctor’s arrival.
started to deteriorate in 1935. The body was shipped back to relatives in Pennsylvania.
Sanders County Independent Ledger[...]. 28, 1914 page 6 col 2 - Death of J. J.
Property in town - J. G. McGurk has recently sold the camp[...]es and Chas. Carroll of W allace,
McGurk has sold in the past few weeks 40 lots along the Ida[...]Sunday morning and are busy
river front to a man in Coeur d’Alene and later he sold about perfec[...]ning claims
the same number to a real estate firm in Los Angeles. These on Prospect creek.
lots Mr. McGurk came in possession when he purchased the
water system her[...]h & Leitzia Althea
McGurk moved into an apartment in the Black Bear Tavern His step-mother wa[...]Donald McIntosh joined the American Legion in
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson[...]l Happenings - G. W . noted that he served in the Army and had been in Hartford,
Bryant of San Francisco visited his unc[...]a M cIntosh
of W orld W ar veterans held recently in St. Louis. #2 France[...]Prior to coming to Thompson Falls, he resided in Canada.
Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, M[...], both big Assessor.
sheep men, were in town Saturday. Mr. McHoney has just N[...]ey had the following
returned from a winter spent in California. He should have children:[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (959)[...]rank Foster. For years he conducted a barber shop in the Norman McIntosh died May 26, 1969 S[...]ired Sanders County assessor, will be held at the City
Leitzia died Nov. 1936 and was buried in W ildrose Cemetery Thursday at 2 p.m[...]Monday
Norman married Frances W illard W right in 1945. May (ere 29) 1969 in Spokane, W ash.
Frances was born June 29, 1885,[...]ces W ebster. She Funeral arrangements in Spokane were handled by the
attended grade school[...]Thornhill Valley Funeral Home.
In 1903, Frances returned to Ashtabula, Ohio, where[...]uried Jan 24, 1988
was graduated from high school in 1907. She returned to City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Burial in Quarter 4,
Oneida after graduation and then, acco[...]e the family homesteaded. Obituary in the Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,
In 1914 she married Charles Edgar at Minot, N. D.[...]to Billings, Mt., following her husband’s death in Home in Plains. Her funeral services were conducted that[...]Pastor Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial followed in
widower Norman McIntosh, the town barber and two-term Thompson Falls City Cemetery.
county assessor, Dec. 8, 1945. The couple made their home
in Thompson Falls, where Frances was active in community John M c[...]edger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Norman retired in March 1956 and for the past few years Aug[...]ohn McIver went to Missoula on Monday
had resided in Spokane at East 4427 Hartsun. In May 1969 for a few days visit.
Norman di[...]Ella M cKay.
constructed Lions Lodge in Thompson Falls. Failing health Student picture taken Jan/June July 14, 1903.
resulted in her moving to the Plains nursing home at age 98.[...]Monday Jan. 15, 1936 - Miss Isabell McKay is in the
shot on the same depot steps she had stood on[...]boarding the train; a boat trip on he Erie Canal
in 1898; a trip to Toronto, Canada as a high school[...]hn Robb VFW Post and a enlisted man in the English Army stationed in Quebec. He
member of The Community Congregational Church. Her fled the armed services in Canada following a duel with an
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (960)[...]Mt. Friday
The two got to fooling around. Half in jest and half in Aug. 3, 1906 - J. H. McKay, postmaster and[...]ice over the end of the swords so they wouldn’t cut). The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls[...], 1909 - J. A. McKay and Chas Ingram of Mullen,
In the tradition of the army, it was intolerable that a rank Idaho, visited Thompson for a day or two early in the week.
and file soldier would in any way engage an officer. McKay J. A. McKa[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In Illinois, he worked as a transit man on the NPRR,[...]re the railroad candidate for the legislature in this county, met with a
was finishing up it’s l[...]serious accident Tuesday in a logging camp near W hite
The W eekly Missouli[...]mentioned as a side issue. W hile working in the camp with
yesterday on a prospecting trip. Th[...]he wound inflicted was a serious one, being right in
will prospect the country lying east of the Flath[...]morning he was taken to the railroad hospital in Missoula
He married Anna in 1881/82 and they had the following and w[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Peterson, Clay Co. Iowa (#1 Alex McDonald; #2 M. Barney March 1,[...]o., assisting him with the clerical work in the county clerk and
Iowa /Eddy, Mt.; 4] Ella Evangeline July 1889 Mont. -[...]ory Friday women taking the places of men in the industrial world
May 30, 1884 - Mining News -[...]nobody seems to be coming forward
Bovan have run in a tunnel on a lead about five miles above wi[...]ve located one man who is
carries from $40 to $50 in gold. They have recently struck a able to do[...]H. W e surprised him the other day in the act of making
McKay, the popular section boss[...]ed and was wearing.
McGay, J. H. Railroad agent in Eddy Nov. 10, 1894 He can turn a heel that would make most women green with
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]e has stiffened up his
Mt. the family is residing in Thompson with their two fingers somewh[...]e and even and you won’t find any
United States in 1880 and was naturalized. That he was a d[...]and clear and Mr. McKay states that back in Scotland where he came
that the family could read[...]learn. The wool is spun into yarn right in the home and the
April 6, 1906 - John McKay, who held a position as whole family sits around in the evening knitting stockings,
assistant at the[...]ls, Mt. Friday they must be perfect in every respect or he is branded as a
April[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (961)[...]riage of John F. McKay of Eddy and
and was buried in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt. M[...]at the church of Plains on Sunday in the presence of the morning
family home at Eddy.[...]the afternoon, where in the evening Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
She was born in the village of Dura in the county of McKay, father and mother[...]the day before the wedding.
3/4, 1930 with burial in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt. Mr. M[...]gent for the
Aug. 6, 1930 - Two Old Pioneers Pass in County This W eek Northern of agent for t[...]ay was one of the old timers, having life in the depot at Eddy, where their many friends will[...]M Chas May, is an operator for the
great interest in politics, having run two years ago for county N[...]the home of her uncle C. E. Hartman and family on
in Plains and he was buried there beside his wife.[...]rson, Eddy on Dec. 19 a son.
Clay Co. Iowa to John H. McKay and Anna McGowan.[...]erk and Recorder County Clerk.
Mt., was a visitor in town on Sunday. Th[...]Jan. 5, 1917 - Local Items - John McKay arrived in town the
Eddy, 23 (1885) years of age, born Peter[...]part of the week and made arrangements for moving
Iowa to John H. McKay and Anna McGowan - married to -[...]ice
Christie A. May of Eddy, 19 years of age born in Iowa. The as county clerk and recorder, and we[...]. Dec. assisting him with the clerical work in the county clerk and
19, 1908 Mt.; 2] Fran[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (962)[...]this week. He prophesies have been realized in the past few years which
will spend the week ends[...]nt.) (Must
following: John Francis McKay residing in Noxon, Mt.; 33 prove)
years of age; born[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 10,
From the files in the Montana State Legislature - John F. 194[...]W AVE,
McKay, Democrat for Sanders County; served in the formerly worked in the Assessors office. Daughter of Alex
Legislatur[...]the age of 23 years; born Joseph Bealer.
Iowa; father born Casland; mother born Ireland; manage[...]8 years, of Mrs. A. N. McKeel of this city, who has been visiting her
Mt.; Robert B. 5 years[...]C. McKeel and Mabel
Friday, May 11, at 8:00 P.M., in Thompson Falls. John Herriott. His st[...]was recently the Socialist candidate for Governor in “Danny” enlisted into the Navy June[...]peak at Plains May 12th. eventually serving in the 76th NCB with the rank of
Sanders County In[...]eir marriage license # 2406 page 537
Ledger spoke in Thompson Falls Friday. Many who had in the Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Mt. - Daniel[...]erriot - married to Esther
classified as handsome in spite of his more than 50 years. Scott Kel[...]cy, or genius Beckers and Olive M. Frydenlund.
in his makeup, even though in the opinion of many such Esth[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (963)[...]she had not been previously married -
Burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. married July 13, 1913 in Thompson Falls by J. K. Hester,
section 19 plot #[...]Minister of the Christian Church in Plains. W itnesses: W . C.
Sanders County Ledge[...]. July 1913 -
were conducted W ednesday afternoon in the Community “W edding at Thompson F[...]d Thursday at East Liverpool, Ohio. Interment was in the were united in wedlock at noon Sunday by Rev. J. K. Hester
Frate[...]el at Thompson Falls. He spent his mother in the presences of the near relatives and most
chil[...]groom has spent several years here and is engaged in
W ar and a member of the Naval Reserve. In 1955 he was painting and decorating, while the bride was raised in
graduated from Montana State University and in August Thompson, the second graduation o[...]two years teaching. The best wishes of the
taught in Montana and Ohio schools since 1951 and was[...]young people of our town, were united in marriage Sunday
Ignatius, Royal Neighbors of Amer[...]Mabel Ora Herriott was born July 21, 1892 in Thompson
Mrs. Paul O’Hare, Billings and 14 niec[...]Sanders County Ledger Friday Dec. 3, 1915
of this city. Thompson Falls, Mt. - Jeff McKeel Almost Loses Life in
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. F[...]afternoon at the power plant,
Trout Creek. He was in partnership with his father. when Jeff[...]bruised and cut.
Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory lists Jeffe[...]Information from their marriage license # 187 in the McKeel’s right arm was started from[...]and Hannah E. Ball; he had not been W hile in a critical condition, and suffering considerably, he
previously married married Mabel O. Herriott residing in is improving and unless unforeseen complications set in, he
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 21 years o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (964)[...]nd child doing nicely. who died Friday in Billings of a heart ailment. Services were
The[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. held in the Community congregational Church with the Rev.[...]ed here on No. 3 Sunday evening Spirit in Missoula. Burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery
from Grand Junction Colora[...]t Mrs. Laine was born July 21, 1892 in Thompson Falls, the
seen for 22 years. (Rest of a[...]r of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Herriott, and has been a
in Grand Junction and why he won’t be selling it.)[...].
following: Jefferson Cartwright McKeel residing in and Mrs. Paul T. O’Hare. She was[...]Sept. 29, 1878; Thompson Falls High School in 1911 and taught in the Blue
Forest Guard for the US Depart. of Agric[...]; medium She married Jefferson McKeel in Thompson Falls in 1913.
height; medium build; blue colored eyes; br[...]ir; asked for exemption from service: partly deaf in both the Pinecrest Hospital in the large residence south of the
ears.[...]school tennis courts until 1954. Mr. McKeel died in
Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory notes that he is now a 1942. In September 1954, she married W aino Laine, who
pai[...]son Falls Power Co. died in 1963.
The Sanders County Independent Ledger Thu[...]its
Thompson River Friday where he was assisting in people. She was one of the olde[...]The family suggests that tributes be in the form of
Sanders County Independent Ledger T[...]mail Oct. 1909; Mrs. Martha Boyd, Kansas City, Mo; N. J.
carrying contract is now up for bid.[...]ding Dowaglac, Michigan).
dress made in 1888 and W ayne wore an old fashioned suit Hannah Ellen. Ball was born ca 1860 Iowa.
of Fred Hougland’s. The ball is an annual affa[...]28 years of age, born in Georgia, father born in Tn., and
Jefferson died Dec 5, 1943 and was buried Dec 9, 1943 mother in Ga.; wife Hannah 23 years of age born in Iowa her
Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. Section 19 plot # 16. parents born in Indiana; children: 1] Jefferson C. 3 years of
M[...]age born Neb.; 2] Mark S. 1 year old born in Neb; his
in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 19 mother: Rebecca 56 years of age born in Georgia, her father
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (965)[...]na 965

born in NC., and her mother in SC. The 1915 Th[...]y notes that Nettie is a
Hannah came to the point in life that she could not mentally widow.
han[...]e childrens’ mother, there
down, she was placed in an institution and Mark married the was no[...]Nettie died 1937 and was buried in the Thompson Falls
Hannah was part Indian.[...]ur Jan. 23, 1909 - Thompson -
Trout Creek. He was in partnership with his father. Jack[...]M. Z. McKeel is entertaining his daughter and
son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. W . T. Heddon of Chetek, W is.[...]han Sr.
Mark and his son Jefferson owned a shop in Thompson Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 6,
Falls, where they specialized in painting, plastering and 1958 page 3 - F[...]McKeithan Jr., whose father lives in Thompson Falls,
The Sanders County Ledger Thomp[...]Fort Campbell, Ky. McKeithan received his
Kansas City. M. Z. McKeel died Tuesday morning, Oct. 27[...]gs after completing the two week course
at Kansas City at the home of his sister. Mr. McKeel left[...]ting his sister to spend He entered the army in March and received basic training
the winter in Florida in hopes that the change of climate at Fort[...]which caused heart failure. He was listed in the Thompson Falls 1927 high school
During his re[...]ail lumber Company that he sold to Ben
that lived in this vicinity. His daughter and her husband Saint, probably in the 1930's. (This information from Joe
visited he[...]Ervin D. M cKenzie
City on No. 16, W ednesday to attend the funeral. Buri[...]viation
Margaret Bealer, arrived here from Kansas City Tuesday electronics technician third[...]veled here alone from Kansas Norfolk, Va. in early May for Iceland.
City and moves around as sprightly as any young[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (966)[...]nzie, and several brothers burial Aug 4, 1982 in the W hitepine cemetery. W hitepine,
and sisters.[...]rine; 3] Nellie; 4] Margaret; 5] took part in a field demonstration of mass atomic casualty
Dan[...]to wounds and evacuate them
Sandpoint, Id; (died in a private airplane crash near for further medical care in the event of an atomic attack.
Anaconda, Mt., Mar[...]ibson McKenzie were married
Kenneth was working in the woods for Oliver and Oliver Dec. 27.
logging company in the Sandpoint, Idaho area. W hen the Sa[...]ripler U.S. Army
After Jennie died, Kenneth was in contact with his sister- hospital. SP3 McKenzie, a graduate of Thompson Falls
in-law Ella Joy McKenzie and they decided to combine their High School, entered the army in October, 1955 and was
large family, they were married in 1953. Ella was living in stationed at Ft. Riley, Kan. Before is Triple[...]rginia M ay M cKenzie
to Clarence Felix McKenzie. In 1951 while working as the Sanders County[...]alls, Mt. Aug 15,
supervisor on road construction in Alaska, Clarence was 1957 Thur. - Mr. and Mrs. K. W . McKenzie have
killed in a road cave in. His remains were buried in Elmira, announced the engagement of their daug[...]ard L. Lovhaug, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman
buried in their cemetery.)[...]52 and
Ella Joy Roe was born Oct. 28, 1914 Polk City, Iowa to served a two-year tour of duty with the[...]7] Eva; 8] attended Kinman Business University in Spokane.
Delmer; 9] Don; 10] Jean.
In 1954 Kenneth and Ella bought the stone house on 1[...]M cKercher
Jefferson, a house that had been built in 1906. By that time The Sanders County Ledger[...]e older ones all found jobs. Oregon, arrived in town this week with a view of locating
Ginger and[...]pany, Ruthie was also some prominence in his home town.
working.
Mac worked with only on[...]are: 1] Freida A. April
Kenneth and Ella lived in this house until their deaths. 11, 1917; 2][...]ly 28, Co., Idaho (Clifford W eatherly). .
1980 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (967)[...]896 Mt.; 3] Irene May 1897 Mt.; 4] Amos Nov. 1899
in Thompson Falls.[...]ws - Mrs. McKinley spent the week end at her home in July 23, 1901 Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt[...]rried the second time to his step-daughter Mary
In the marriage record of their daughter Montella, C[...]in the calvary.
Freda M cKinley[...]. & Hattie A. rank of Seaman 1C. He served in the South Pacific.
Buege. Bonner County Courthous[...]ave for Iceland for a year. During the time
he is in Iceland Mrs. McKinney and small son will remain[...]90 Missoula last Thursday. Mr. McLain worked in the camps
page 2 col 1 - Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson near here and during the recent lumbe[...]e
page 3 col 5 - Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory[...]Franklin Co., Vermont, to W illiam Finnigan, born in Mass., W illiam D. & Florence (Gray) M cLaren
and Eliza Coyle, born in Ireland. W illiam[...]eman who W illiam filed for naturalization in Missoula, Missoula Co.,
married one of the young[...]Mt.
located a farm here and purposes to engage in agriculture Index to the W eekly Mi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (968)[...]accident, and did everything in his power to save his life
1900 federal census[...]er at the mill; that they are courageous in believing that he would survive his terrible
renting their home. His sister-in-law, Maud Gray, 14 years injury until the[...]Deceased was about forty years of age, born in Glengarry
mill at W hite Pine came up on Saturday[...]the arrival of his wife who is in St. Paul, when it will likely
The Sanders Coun[...]opular Republican The funeral was held in Plains in the Fairview Cemetery.
candidate for clerk and re[...]tana for 21 years. During that time he has served in Miss Maud Gray; W alter Gray and wife[...]ssell, the March 6, 1908 McLaren was born in Glengarry; he had been
saw mill man. (The Nov. Election he was voted in) employed as bookkeeper and offi[...]Masonic
by Mrs. McLaren and will make their home in the Hurlburt fraternity will have charg[...]er home. page 1 col 2 - Death in Thompson Falls,
W illiam died March 4, 1908 at[...]ointed county clerk and recorder to
March 8, 1908 in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]he late county clerk and her sister
He was ill in bed at the time, and while laying there he[...]the dresser, near his bed, he reached
for it, and in examining the gun believing it not to be loaded,[...]cksmith, Smith street, Thompson Falls. Everything in my
favorably known in W estern Montana for the last fifteen l[...]and his had 150 bushels of coal burned for use in his blacksmith
term of office would not ha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (969)[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange
places doing strange things: James McLaug[...](Taken from the McLean File in Neil Fullerton’s
M . E. M cLaughlin collection in State Historical Archives in Helena, Mont.)
The Sanders County Independent L[...]ccording to Mrs. (Dubia) McLean, Scotty came here in
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 4, 1918 - page eight - Ne[...]Thompson Falls in the late 80's.[...]Mrs. McLean was born at Marient (sp) Trestle in 1885
M ary A. M cLaughlin[...]In 1887, her folks moved over to Murray, Idaho, whic[...]w a bartender at Felix Carter’s saloon was born in
W m. M cLaughlin[...]gold placer area, Mr. Dubia became interested in this area
Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory li[...]tle to the four lots north of
W illiam served in the Navy during W orld W ar I. He the river in Sec. 22, T21N R 29 W .
enlisted the latter part o[...]hlin W rites Murray over the Thompson Pass in those days.
Mother Interesting Letter - A student last year in the Marie F. born 1885 died 1971 buri[...]14, 1917 - Local Items - W m. McLaughlin, who is in block 8 lot # 9.
Uncle Sam’s navy, writes his mother here that he has been In same section of cemetery, section 8 plots[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (970)[...]re was born March 16, went to bed rook in our placer mines but did not find gold
1843 Sabin[...]a Isabelle Beaty Oct. 13, 1866 trip in the mountains with a man who has got horses and w[...]exas home on and back here in the spring for I think I will make
(___Gaines); 6[...]l kinds. Tell Robert to be on his guard for he is in
April 1882 Texas (Claude Johnstone); 9] Marion H.[...]DeKalb, saw an awful large bear track in the sand between here and
Ga.[...]an easier time I don’t intend for
as a Private in Company C 17th Texas Volunteer infantry in them to make another crop in that county if I can help it.
June 1862. Served u[...]don’t wait for me to write for it
(surrendered) in May of 1865.[...]make my grub and sometimes don’t make that. In fact
This is the letter that Felix wrote his wi[...]W e had quite a thaw
(Though at this time prior in 1884, the area of Thompson but it snowed[...]my
Thompson that had a shack just over the falls in the 1860s’ assessment work on the claim[...]own two Interests and as soon as I am done I will
in reference to packer James’s Thompson home).[...]you will get
Dear Isabel, I write you a few lines in answer to yours of along without me unti[...]king you will get along without me
write as I was in a hurry to get one. W e are still out from[...]uck that is we have not struck gold enough to pay in as this. Hope this will find all well.[...]ton but I McLemore from the Idaho Territory in the 1880's.
think it will get better as we[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (971)[...]971

Dear Son: I write in answer to yours which came to hand a Isa[...]te added to the end of the paper as the
hard work in heavy timber and snow but I don’t think I will[...]’s own brothers, Thad and W right,
can’t live in that country anymore after seeing this country. were taken out of a saloon in McDade and hung by
W hat has become of Marion Oli[...]Jones Preacher Frank Fleming. His brothers-in-law, Az and Jack
thear yet if not find out whear he is and write to me. I have Batey, were killed in a shoot out on Christmas Day, the day
written to[...]ywood
answers -- I don’t think Marion Oliver is in the county or he Batey were also involved in the soot out, but not killed. A
would have answered my letters -- I hope you succeed in niece, Pearl Lee Batey was to be born[...]Reporter on December 29 about the tragedies in McDade,
plenty men out of work and can’ get a d[...]ba Gene was unable to find a copy of this article in any
just written to you mother--I hope you boys w[...]says he has not been well was reprinted in several Texas newspapers.
since I left home. W el[...]McLemore and Marion
Clarissa wrote her husband in December 1883 asking him Beatty, kinsme[...]at
to come home, as there had been some killings in McDade, McDade on Christmas, rode into[...]ishop, whose firearms were used with fatal effect in
Dear Husband In answer to ours which came in hand a few the McDade affray, were already in town, well armed and at
days Since and found all[...]e other and were vigilant and guarded in their movements on
marked all that didn’t die t[...]as left here McLemore and Beatty remained in town till next day, when
a few days ago to hunt a[...]15 dolars to repane the him to Bastrop; in compliance with which he made the arrest
houses a[...]his friend.
home- well there has bin some killing in McDade Bose This letter was copie[...]ections
Heffington was kild there a few night ago in the dark no one to keep it original.
was pr[...]can. Your W ife live as snug as a bug in a rug a man can live very cheep here

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (972)[...]ge 3 cents lbs carrots & rutabagas Burial in Cox Cemetery, Mistrap, Parker Co, Texas.
one cent[...]onions 2 cent beff 20 cents bacon 18 In 1892, some four years after Clarissa died, Felix[...]ok out a life insurance policy with New York Life in St.
inches. It is not as cold here as it is in__?__ or Nebraska or Louis, Missouri. He named his children Clarissa Isabell
even in the eastern part of this territory. Bozeman is th[...]nce time his daughter Minnie Bell married in 1904. Oral family
thear was no work to be got by[...]ng of it have been found.” He had a saloon in Mineral W ells
for thear won’t be so many men o[...]is Felix bailed out of the saloon business in 1916, he had
all take up it is a small scop of co[...]gone broke from selling on credit. His address in 1919 was
There is quartz all over the country wha[...]band, Claude Johnstone. This is where he
you have in the spring. Did you find the cow that was at[...]how are the cattle looking (space) Louis in 1919, transcribed by Melba.
and I it ain’t for[...]ce & you and the children was were with me. I was in W ill write you again this leaves me w[...]for I did not want the Boys to make another crop in The youngest girl Florence has a bad case[...]Fair today haven’t heard from any of the folks in
someone is waiting for you to give it to them. W[...]o to Dallas she ? Be operated on for the
make out in your letter. I never have written to his mother[...]m him don’t guess I will suppose he got miffted
in a place where I could mail a letter often as I ha[...]elp it. Have a nice small
they do with John Allen in Austin if Haywood had money to garden ha[...]r garden have lots of
for it would be good.. Here in the spring wages are 40 + 50 flowers planted out lot of roses but only a few in bloom.
dollars a month what work I have done I go[...]e lots to eate from it. You can get any vegetable in the
board and when this camp opens up in the spring wages will market you can thin[...]e yet. W ould like to know Lottie says she
Kansas City $71.00 dollars to Bozeman $25.00 to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (973)[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - Students enrolled in the high school,
Dec. 19, 1913 - front page col 4[...]7, 1885 Lornier from Silver Bow county in the Tenth Legislature and A. S.
Sterviscke, New B[...]Antimony Co’s mines on Prospect creek in the vicinity of
complexion; 5' 6 ½ “ in height; dark colored hair; grey the Moun[...]it and if they make a
Brunswick, Canada; residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; favorable report work will be started in less than a month.
emigrated from above town on t[...]ved Sault Ste during the little while he was in town. He formerly lived in
Marie, Michigan Aug. 15, 1904; arrived in Montana Feb. Thompson and has many plea[...]r Stewiacke, gentleman who was camped here in 1864-65.
Nova Scotia, some time since on account[...]Thos. McManus says he found Thompson living in a cabin
brother. He is a brother-in-law of Charles Carroll of the Iron fifty steps west of McGlinchy’s in 1865. He was engaged in
Daisy.[...]y 24, 1908 - Frank Alsdorf and Arthur McLeod were in with the Pend d’Oreille four miles above the city. Directly
town on Monday from Shamrockville, the latter coming in to opposite the head of Thompson river, the[...]ited He built one of the first hotels in San Francisco and is now
States and Canada, is he[...]12, 1912 - page 3 - A. J. McMillan, an old timer in this
Donald S. M cLeod[...]Mr. McMillan is in the employ of the Big Blackfoot Lumber
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (974)[...]was born Jan 1870 Minnesota. His father was born in
J. D. M cM illian W est Virginia and his mother was born in New York.
J. D. McMillian joined the American Legion in Thompson Sol married Zou in 1890/91. Zou (Zoa) was born June
Falls. His card[...]1875 W isconsin. Her father was born in Ohio and her
mother in Michigan.
Neil M cM illian[...]In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]t McNair
returned yesterday from a two weeks stay in the Thompson G. C. M c[...]At the time he noted that he resided in Thompson.
Eugene M cNeeley[...]ry lists him as a porter
from Belknap to Thompson in order to give his older for Hoyt & Pe[...]called to Plains on Monday as a witness in the case of the
The Sanders County Ledger Thomps[...]McNeely, died early are locking horns in court on water right on Squaw creek.
Monday morni[...]taken to Oct. 18, 1907 - A warrant was place in Sheriff Massey’s
Plains on W ednesday fo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (975)[...]obtained from W illiam Odette. Mr. Odette In 1889 the General Land Office made a plat of the
s[...]In June of 1900 Bill corresponded with a widow/divor[...]ter M cNorton woman from Iowa. A Mrs. Ella Skinner, who had a
Chester McNorto[...]ca 1867 W hen Ella and her daughter arrived in Thompson, on July 4,
Va; 3] Stanley ca 1869 Va; 4[...]as mulattos and that Orvil and Easter’s from Iowa to meet Mr. McNorton, it was a very sad day in
parents were born in Va. Orvil is listed as a farmer. her l[...]several children in a strange, rough frontier land, 1800 miles away f[...]e. Bill knows what he is doing.
parents were born in Va. Orvil is listed as a farmer. The[...]them and absconded with $12.00. He was picked up in and it is expected that the building will be completed by
Sandpoint and charged with assault in the first degree. Monday next.
(Hugh was[...]ia Pens here about. He cut 110 tons of fine hay this year. He has
W illiam McNorton was born 1866 in Virginia to Orvil some fine looking min[...]Va, some day a good paying mine will be in operation.
their children were: 1] Ethel ca 1865[...]878 richest leads of galena ore to be found in W estern Montana.
Va; 9] Hugh ca 1889 Va.[...]unty Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt.
parents were born in Va. Orvil is listed as a farmer. Frida[...]Norton, spent several days
Bill came to Thompson in 1887 filing on a homestead in Missoula the latter part of last week and Tuesday[...]considerable importance was closed in this city yesterday
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (976)[...]rty located near Thompson. The parties interested in Sept. 17, 1909 - McNorton’s 140x96 barn[...]y, C. A. Barnes, tons of hay was destroyed in a fire, presumably set by
H. T. W ilkinson, M. M.[...]Ella Filed for a divorce on November 16, 1906. In her Harry Hughes.
divorce case, #27, El[...]page 3 - W m McNorton this week sold his
12, 1946 in the Fraternal Cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]plications; that her fathers name was in the county. The purchaser can rightfully congratulate
Harris; she had lived in the community for 45 years.) himself[...]e on board No. 16 and sent to Hunters Hot Springs in until a settlement was made with the div[...]dia, as under 16 years of age, and was growing up in
much benefitted. He suffers from rheumatism.[...]the sheriff seized
tomorrow for an extended visit in Dixie. He will visit his his property.
par[...]veling agent for the Polk Directory list W illiam in
hopes to be home in about two months. He says: “I may not t[...]traveling agent for the Polk directory lists him in July 14, 1911 - page 3 - Mrs. W illiam McNorton left for the
Thompson Falls in their 1909 directory. east Monday for an indefinite visit to her old home in
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Virginia.
Feb. 12, 1909 - The Ledger is in receipt of a communication The Sanders Co[...]rom W McNorton, dated Cambria, Va., Feb. 3, 1909, in May 3, 1912 - front page - Strike on[...]eedingly important find of ore on the
wonderfully in health. “Follow my wedding last[...]ooms were crowded with white and colored in Spokane - the rest not printed here).
folks and m[...]rs on a mortgage that Bill had signed for in March of 1913 that
and with a wife to help him he[...]Thurs.
Bill married India Penn January 17, 1909 in Cambria, April 19, 1917 - front page c[...]Praised - Devise Receives Favorable Attention in Patent
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (977)[...]ton, known all over the His grapes in appearance would do credit to the best in
country as “Nigger Bill.” Mr. McNorton has ma[...]orchard and
from manufacturers who are interested in his invention, but vineyard marvel at his vi[...]t manufactured perhaps no other place in Montana that equals it. At this
before he places[...]m his place
of the patent: “A novel improvement in rail clamps has been every year. Besides gra[...]peaches and plums if packed would being a premium in
disclosed in Letters Patent No. 1,207,961. One object of this[...]es and apricots,
the use of fish plates and bolts in connection wit joints. artichokes, vegetabl[...]s arrested
rail joint which is adapted to be used in connection with and sent to W arm Spring w[...]f this section, and one of the few known in these parts as “King David” died at the State[...]omplexion, he came to this section of the country in
He came to this country in 1888 from Virginia and settled the early day[...]stments, litigations, etc., he lost his money and in later
upon him by the Lord. The return of his voi[...]I. V. Anderson, in writing stories for the “Early Days in
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson the Forest Service Vol 4," housed in Missoula, Mt., wrote
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 5, 19[...]- I don’t think any of the people of
David was in town from his ranch on King David’s hill[...]gatory term when
Thursday. He says that the fruit in his orchard is better than they referred to Nig[...]This is about the third time King David has been in locals like, Swift W ater Bill who was constantly in the
Thompson Falls in seven years. li[...]spot overlooking the entire Clark Fork
productive in Montana. He calls his place “King David’s[...]y saw him on
Hill of the Lord”. His grapes hang in great clusters from a corner on the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (978)[...]w him. I don’t know why he residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.; son of John
talked s[...]ydia Beeman - married to Ada
been more interested in or given his version of heaven, Gately;[...]because his Blue Slide home was certainly located in a bit of Massachusetts; now residing in Thompson, Mt.; (names of
Paradise.[...]urial
was written by Evelyn M. Davis and appeared in the March Nov. 10, 1930 Plains cemetery,[...]ula County death certificate #2017 Vol 1 folio 99 in
came into Thompson Falls to weed out some of the sinners the Death records, noted that he resided in Thompson Falls,
who he figured resided there. Mar[...]M cQuirk
everyone in town ran for cover. During one of Bill’s most[...]ttorney Ainsworth, kept
his Remington rifle handy in his downtown office. Just in Lester M cVeigh
cas[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday
Patrick McOsker was born in Michigan. March 9, 1906[...]Township, Monroe Co., Michigan. home in Ohio last Sunday morning. During his residence[...]Professor Mead was noted in some notes as residing here
Mamie was an early teacher in the Thompson Falls school in Dec 6, 1920.
before 1900.[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the[...]erintendent of schools at Thompson
were both born in Canada of English parents. Falls, was captured in Portland but before Sheriff Heater
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]thorities there turned Mr. Mead loose on a
States in 1870 and was naturalized; that he was 57 y[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (979)[...]ried Ellen Powers and they had the
Carl arrived in our community, Thompson Falls, about f[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. her old home in Hartford, Conn. after being away for 30
Jan. 24,[...]of Mrs.
Carl C. Mead joined the American Legion in Thompson John Meany of Plains, after a considerable stay in the
Falls in 1929, was on the inactive list for a period of ti[...]John Meany, who was known by all the old timers in
that he was from Trout Creek, Mont., and was a farmer; western Montana. The family resided in this part of the
1951 he was residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. country[...]Carl C. Mead died August 10, 1959 where he lived in the county, and is well and favorably kno[...]essor of
lived there for two years. He was buried in the W hitepine Sanders County.
cemetery, W[...]Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the W m. Meany was mentioned in the Feb. 1, 1906 Sanders
Community Congregational[...]sor for Sanders County.
as clerk and stenographer in the office of the supervisor of Bill marri[...]Information from their marriage license # 2866 in the
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, M[...]lliam P.
May 7, 1909 - George R. Mead, late clerk in the supervisor s Meany of Plains, Mt.; white[...]hose who have enjoyed hearing him sing. His equal in the County Assessor W illiam Meany and Mi[...]the Xavier Catholic church in Missoula. The contracting[...]M eadows been reared in Sanders county, and Miss Boomer became an
James W . Meadows joined the American Legion in adopted daughter of Sanders county when she took a
Thompson Falls in 1923. His card noted that he resided in homestead in Camas Prairie, near Green Springs. She was
Thompson Falls and t[...]one of the few young ladies raised in a city like Philadelphia
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (980)[...]date of birth as 1889).
they will make their home in Plains valley where Mr. Meany He married Bessie Alys Teed Aug. 10, 1915 in Thompson
has ranch interests. - Signal[...]r. and Mrs. W . P. Meany Mee of this city and Miss Bessie Teed of Portland, Oregon.
returne[...]Information from their marriage license # 299 in the
Philadelphia and other eastern cities to make[...]At the time of their marriage, Arthur was working in
through the east visiting Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Thompson Falls, but Bessie was residing in Portland,
Chicago and other eastern cities, retur[...]nty mother of Mrs. A. W . Mee of this city arrived here from
assessor of Sanders county, lef[...]s matters. Mr. Meaney has one of the best ranches in electrician for the Thompson Falls Power Co.[...]0 per following: Arthur W ilfred Mee residing in Thompson Falls,
bushel.[...]ntana Power
following: W illiam P. Meany residing in Plains, Mt.; 31 Co; asked for exemption fr[...]g. 28, 1881; farmer working for mother-in-law to support; short in height; medium build;
himself; nearest relative: (wife) Mary A. Meany; tall in blue colored eyes; dark brown colored hair[...]severed his connection there and expects to leave in about a
North Dakota to Ole Mebust and Mary Belle[...]o years past has had charge of the primary work
In the Thompson Falls school records, it notes that Hulda in the local schools, resigned her position t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (981)[...]ustin school, Meisenbach, formerly of Camas prairie and Thompson Falls,
will takeup the work. Miss Du[...]t lately Seattle, W ashington, died at the latter city last
Miss W innie Meek of Spokane.[...]Dec. 13, 1917 - page 10 - Perma - Camas Prairie - Mrs. Dan[...]s. W inninghoff and Victoria Ess, as noted in her mother’s will
Meisenbach.[...]of Dec. 10, 1915. Residing in Thos Falls, Mt.[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs. suddenly at her home in Spokane last week, as the result of
April 5, 1917[...]D. Conger. This is the second death to occur in the Meisner
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]the local power plant since the first tracks in the yards at Spokane. Also recently Frank Meisner[...]from a buggy and severely injured
leave for Camas Prairie tomorrow. Mrs. Meissenbach has The San[...]own however, they plan to of locating here in some line of business.
enjoy a vacation which wil[...]issenbach Dead - Sridhar Mekala was born in India.
Former Resident of Thompson Falls Passed A[...]Sridhar married Janice Sept. 16, 2002, in Superior and
in Seattle W ednesday - W ord has just been received[...]n:
Seattle that Dan Meissenbach, who was employed in Janice Colleen Baylor was born Au[...]to David F. Baylor and Carol Aldrich.
passed away in Providence hospital W ednesday after a brief[...]services in Thompson Falls April 14, 2007, cremation has
M[...]occurred.
completion of the work he was engaged in, and secured a Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Sunday, April 15 2007 - Boise,
position in Seattle where he has since resided. He has many Idaho - Janice Colleen Baylor Mekala, 49, was born in Hot
friends here and on the reservation who will[...]and other
Dec. 6, 1917 - page 10 - Perma - Camas Prairie -Dan medical problems for almo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (982)[...]Montana

on Sunday, April 8, 2007, at her home in Boise with her step-sisters and many c[...]cKenzie, Lori Jonas, Serena and Glenn
Jan lived in Montana in Bozeman and Missoula until she W underl[...]herry and John W eingart, Pam
started first grade in Boise in 1963. The family moved Baylor, and Di[...]ived by her best
around, and she attended schools in Roy and Orem, Utah, friend of 30 years[...]supportive. Her cousin,
from Capital High School in 1975. She attended Boise State Connie Mar[...]n, went to Boise to help care
and got her diploma in the licensed practical nursing for Jan when she was released from the
program in 1977. She worked in many capacities at St. hospital and she was also a godsend.
Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, several nursing homes, the Jan was preceded in death by her grandparents, Floyd and
Idaho State[...]nit. She burned out on nursing and became a nanny in Baylor; and cousin, Heidi Aldrich Ingalls. She was very
New York state for about five years. W hile in New York, close to her “G.G.,” Evel[...]rly, A memorial service is being held in Boise on Thursday,
children and the challenged, and the patients loved her in April 12, and a funeral will be held in Thompson Falls at 1
return. She was a very loving[...]iciating At her request, Jan has been
Jan lived in Thompson Falls and worked for seven years at[...]ered near the Blue
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains. She made many Slide, across from the family picnic area, alongside her
longtime friends in her working years. She liked to come to co[...]taste. She loved the picnics would appreciateit in her name to the Susan G. Komen
at the family picn[...]but was attracted to water, where she spent time in her W illiam M elacke
“young and wild days” with friends at Payette Lake in W eekly Montanian Sept 12, 1895 - W[...]arried Sridhar Mekala of India on Sept. 16, 2002, in go to Butte Thursday, Sept. 21, to take physical
Superior. She and Sridhar lived in Thompson Falls before examinations for[...]ent to North Carolina to The family resided in Forest Grove, Ore.
meet her in-laws from India, who were visiting family there. Diane is now deceased, but Darryl is still living in Oregon.
Her cousin, Connie Cantrell Marcure, was a nanny in New
York at the same time and they were weekend t[...](Becky) Norma (Ted Goss) they lived in Miles City, Mt., and had
Rice, in that area. She is also survived by stepbro[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (983)[...]983

(Carolyn) they lived in Bakersfield, Cal., and had two in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Ted. T. Mellinger and husband[...]linger’s older daughter, Shirley. Interment was in the
Eileen (Clayton Howard Greene); 4] Darryl.[...]rn to Steve Pistocco and He was born in Mitchell, S.D., and had served in the Air
Minnie Buffo, one of four children, the o[...]ied Thompson Falls Fraternal Survivors in addition to the widow include a son, Duane
cemete[...]the family
Erik T. Melby died 1969 with burial in the Fraternal home in Tucson, Ariz.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.L.
cem[...]Alice died May 6, 1974 Plains, Mt. and was buried in the
Funeral services for Erik T. Melby, 80, who died City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 5 lot # 9 block
W ednesday in Sidney, were conducted in Our Savior’s 17).
Lutheran Church[...]Ted died Feb 19, 1979 buried Feb 23, 1979 City Cemetery
officiated and burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery under the Thompson Fal[...]John D. M eloy
born July 29, 1888 in Norway. He was married to Mary The[...]. April 9, 1915 - page 3 - John D. Meloy is in our city for a
He had farmed most of his life.[...]im some very rich lead-silver ore, which is being
City and Mrs. Clayton (Doris) Greene, Thompson Falls; a found in stringers in the big crosscut tunnel being driven to
sister, M[...]ney and 11 grandchildren. tap the lead in that promising property. He left today for[...]Murray, Idaho, where he is interested in some mining-
John M eljnavi[...]hospital and will accept a similar position in Missoula.
over the concrete work on the dam.
Th[...]mp will hold the been employed here about in various lumber camps and is
same position as he h[...]ous Thomas, Dec. 13, 1905 John F. died in 1993 Thompson Falls, Sanders County,
Pine Island,[...]Lambert; 3] Bud of Glendive; 4] Bill of Park City; 5] Al.
changed to Ted.[...]Joe graduated with the 1939 high school class in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur[...]lls.
23, 1969 page 4 col 1 - Dustin Services Held in Spokane - Joseph and W ilma Patch were married in 1942 in
Funeral services were held Friday morning in the Fairchild Thompson Falls, Mt., they had five children: 1] Monty; 2]
Air Base Chapel in Spokane for Dexter C. Dustin, 37, son-[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (984)[...]County Signal Jan, 25, 1906.
In 1962 the couple moved to Kalispell, Mt.
Joseph[...]29, Grant M eyer
1973 in Kalispell.[...]Jacob & M ary A. M eyers
officiating. Burial was in Conrad Memorial Cemetery with The Sanders[...]ict Court - Divorce -
Mr. Mercier died Thursday in Kalispell. He was born in Mary A Meyers vs Jacob Meyers. Divorce all[...]ervice
at Thompson Falls. He married W ilma Patch in 1942 at Jacob M[...]s ago. court in Fourth District Court.
Survivors include his wi[...]ert, the Garage
Bud of Glendive, Bill of Park City and Al in Georgia and six The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]R. E. M esnard in honor of the couple. The house was beautifully de[...]County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday in white and lavender. The guests were only the members of
Dec. 27, 1907 - R. E. Mesnard, engineer in the Forest the family and immediate fri[...]d attractive young lady. Mr. Michaels has resided in
reserve before spring opens.[...]has been dangerously ill at her home in the east part of town
W illiam Neale & E[...]le Junior last summer to work at the power City garage, but who has
June 5, 1934; 2] Bobby Dean June 2, 1938 been working in Anaconda recently, arrived Tuesday to be
Thomps[...]n Falls school records of been assisting in her care.
1940.[...]& M yrtle M . M essier working in Anaconda, was called home Monday morning by
Richard joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls. the serious illness of th[...]s - Mrs. Leslie Michaels and
Burial was Jan. 30th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, baby daughter left[...]husband who is employed there in a garage.
Myrtle Messier died Dec. 9, 1963 with burial Dec. 13th in
the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 3 lot[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (985)[...]3] graduated from high school at the age of 16 in 1932.
Constance March 26, 1931 LeVerne Nelson); 4[...]He and his family relocated to Thompson Falls in 1936.
Lawrence.[...]The childrens names and birthdates were recorded in the year, in April 1937, he joined the Civilian Conservation
T[...]t page col 4 - John B. Michalson, 43, in October 2001.
publications adviser at Beaverhead[...]e worked on various projects
publications adviser in Montana. throughout[...]been adviser to the Beaverhead High In 1954, he worked the construction of U.S. Highway[...]from Lowell, Idaho, to the top of Lolo Pass. In 1960, his
he was adviser to the student newspaper[...].
A veteran of W orld W ar II, Michalson served in France, Other projects he was responsible f[...]onstruction
Belgium and Germany. W hile stationed in Texas he was of various campground sites, bridges and roads in the Boise
assistant editor of the Camp Fannin newspaper, The Guidon. and Lolo national forests. In 1960, Ralph transferred from
Michalson was vale[...]eau of Public Roads to the Boise National Forest. In
Thompson Falls High school. He attended Montana S[...]ege one year and received his bachelor’s degree in 1943 remained there until his retirement in April 1976.
from eastern W ashington college, Che[...]halson, who received a master’s degree from MSU in Star Spokane Chapter, Atonement Lutheran C[...]3, also has studied at the University of Grenoble in Sons of Norway Lodge 424. He served as worshipful master
Grenoble, France. He is the son-in-law of Mrs. Irene Stout of the Masonic Sentinel Lodge No. 155 in 1982.
and the Michalson family maintains a home a[...]as president and state campground coordinator. In October[...]Kinley) M ichaelson National Forest in recognition of Ralph's contribution to
Ralph Lawrence Michaelson was born July 2, 1916, in organizing the Campground Host Program started in 1974.
Melstone, Mont. to Albert Michaelson and Am[...]ck Creek,
Information from their marriage entry in Bonner County Larry (Sandy) Michaelson of H[...]The family has a memorial established in his honor to the
He was born on July 2, 1916, in Melstone to Albert and Shriners Hospital fo[...]The W hitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (986)[...]rs of Thompson Falls, Montana

Stevensville was in charge of cremation arrangements.[...]Army Chaplain. He eventually served in the 9th Advanced
Gordon enlisted into the Navy[...]eing part of the first of the occupational forces in Emile F. Mignery, formerly of Thompson Falls, h[...]Bremerton, W a. Advanced Air Force in England that is now waging a
W ith his service recorded in the Sanders County Courthouse relentless war against Germany. W e will say this in tribute to
Vol 1 page 443.[...]d fellow, a pal, and a staunch encouraging friend in time
Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ou
- Coming and Going - Gordon Midland, to enlist in the sometimes find in the ministry.
Merchant Marines.[...]is on leave from the Navy. He has back in Thompson Falls. Rev. Mignery was a Chaplain
been in boot training at San Diego.[...]following: John Milenavich residing in Thompson Falls,[...]n Midland, logging operator of Thompson Falls, is in Myrtle G. Austin.
Kalispell on business[...]Id, and on the USS Proteus (AS-A). He
interested in ham radio’s and encouraged her newspaper[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (987)[...]Clifford married the second time to Marie W hite in 1983.
of children arrived here from Missoula Mond[...]cremation following.
taken temporary headquarters in the Freeland house. Mr. Sanders County[...]In 1983, Cliff and Marie W hite were married. This a[...]ty Independent Ledger, Thompson In 1975, he went to work in a body shop with his father.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Feb[...]76, he worked at Pack River and W -I Forest
moved in the teacherage. Her mother and sister are visitin[...]ork for businesses and residences. He also filled in at the
M yrtle M iles[...]ing, fishing and trap shooting with his
for Power City Laundry.[...]Thursday Page 5 - Clifford Eckert Millar enlisted in the following children: 1] Clifford E. Ju[...]lar was life.
graduated from diesel school in the Navy, received a rating
of Engineman c[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (988)[...]R. H. M illard settled in Spokane and came to Thompson Falls in early
Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory lists him as a 1946 with Jim Dean, for whom he worked in Spokane, Since
carpenter.[...]ed R. H. Millard Mrs. Miller preceded him in death 25 years ago.
as a carpenter.[...]col 4 - Accident At Power Camp Burial was in Thompson Falls. (Son Bernard A. Miller.
- W hile[...]m, N.C., to visit her husband who is a lieutenant in the
rushed to St. Luke’s hospital, where he is[...]y army stationed there. Mrs. Miller is employed in the office
Doctors Gates and Peek.[...]Claud C. & Tabeg/Faby? M iller
spend the winter in the hope of enjoying a somewhat milder Claud C., was born ca 1874 Iowa.
climate than Thompson Falls affords.[...]ould not read his wife’s name) was born ca 1877 Iowa.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. They had 1] son Cameron??? born ca 1901 Iowa 2] Helen F.
Jan. 5, 1917 - Local Items - A letter[...]67 LaCross, LaCross parents were born in Scotland.
Co., W isconsin to Joseph Bryazowsky and Francis Fiedler. In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson Falls,
Her parents were born in Germany. Mt. (June[...]7 W orld W ar I draft card noted the born in German.
following: Aubert Miller of Spokane, W ash., residing in In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]ices Held Friday For Ben Miller - pioneer in this section, is visiting friends here. He owns a[...], Mt. Friday
A second brief service was conducted in Thompson Falls by Nov. 1, 1907 - Dave Mille[...]. W illiam F. Curran Friday afternoon. Burial was in the with Messrs Dawson and Laird in some mining property on
Thompson Falls cemetery.[...]the camp. Mr.
Mr. Miller was born Sept 8, 1893 in Austria\Hungary and Miller was one of the pioneer settlers in this section and
came to the United States as an[...]me among the old timers
Ullin, N. Dak. And served in W orld W ar I. After the war he every t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (989)[...]rrested for being drunk and disorderly and placed in the old
Delbert was born Nov. 24, 1886. He married Iris Ann in town jail, Frank Miller, assistant blacks[...]edham, made his escape, was re-arrested and place in the
Iris was born Nov. 1, 1908 at Mead, W ash. She served in county jail.
the W omen’s Auxiliary Corps[...]s. was sentenced to serve six months in the county jail. Some
Sept. 12, 1963 front page c[...]ed such a severe sentence and have requested that
in Our Savior’s Lutheran church for Mrs. Delbert ([...]iller, 54, who died W ednesday night of last week in a Hot bonds to keep the peace.
Springs hospital. The Rev. Clarence Johnson officiated and
burial was in the Thompson Falls cemetery under the[...]Gene’s grandparents were early pioneers in Bonner Co.,
Falls, Otis Miller, Port Gamble, W as[...]Libby, a died June 28, 1941 with burial in the Lakeview Cemetery,
sister, Mrs. Gladys Burgha[...]Amy died Jan. 29, 1986 with burial in the Lakeview
E. M ille[...]lso H. J. Baird.
Mr. and Mrs. Miller have lived in Thompson for two Gerald & J[...]t of friends who are sympathizing with the family in their W hiteman.
sorrow. All the particulars c[...]Jerry married Joyce Lynn Popham May 30, 1947 in Libby,
no arrangements have been made.[...]Jerry and Joyce had two sons, Jay G., now living in
The Sanders County Independent Ledger Thurs. Ju[...]h.
1925 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Miller Funeral Held in Spokane Joyce was the daughter of Arthur[...]o died Popham and was born January 6, 1931 in Thompson Falls,
here last week were held in Spokane on Monday. Mont. where[...]. in 1947, the following is an article concerning Jerr[...]on of the Pack River Co.,
Blacksmith W m. Needham in his shop, was arrested has been an[...]umber
sentenced by Judge Nippert to serve 10 days in the county Co., also a division of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (990)[...]died March 31, 1987 at the age of 56 at her home in Jan. 12, 1917 - page 5 col 4 - Dr. H. A. M[...]returned from Missoula, where he spent some time in the
conducted that Friday at the Church of Christ[...]th an attack of pleurisy and neuralgin was
Saints in Thompson Falls with burial in the City cemetery. confined to his bed again several days this week with a
Joyce was buried April 3, 1987 City Cemetery, sec. 13 lot recurrence of the[...]last week to his home in Pennsylvania.)
Glen M i[...]r. She was en following: Harold Miller residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
route to Great Falls from Ev[...]John G. & Freda K. (Libby) M iller
experience in medicine and surgery, but also in the many John George. Miller was bor[...]by June 10, 1933
Dr. Miller has secured offices in the W ard hotel, where he Richey, Mont. and had the following children: 1] George
can be found in the future, and will be pleased to meet you,[...]hompson Falls, at the age of 73
only 23 succeeded in making the grade. years. Burial was in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
The Thompson Fall[...]irthday last weekend with her family and friends.
City Drug company, opened the place of business in the The family gathered for di[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (991)[...]991

Freda (Mom) was born June 20, 1913 in Dawson County clarinet, mandolin, h[...]ed
mother emigrated from Germany. Her mother died in W ater between Richey and Circl[...]growing years living with they were living in that area. In 1950 the family moved to
her grandparents at Rich[...]between the oldest and youngest siblings. In 1957 the Miller
Susie, Richard and Eva.[...]me.
Freda was graduated from Richey High School in 1933. Sadly, Johnny passed away Oc[...]ts of selflessness. Her loved for making
clarinet in the high school band.[...]ive children Montana winters wrapped in the comfort of her warm
were born to them in eastern Montana- George, Elsie, Tub, pa[...]noes or spite & malice, anyone: She had a quick
In 1950, Mom and Dad moved lock, stock and barrel to[...]last bite off your plate!
Libby, where Dad worked in the woods and Mom continued Freda lo[...]ls, cinnamon
The family moved to Thompson Falls in 1957, and Mom rolls, plantation din[...]love for “scratch” cooking and aprons in all of us!
Five years after Dad’s death in 1973, Mom moved into the Freda was an[...]ing, sugar
Freda died Dec. 24, 2005 with burial in the City Cemetery, lump.”
Thompson Falls, Mt. (Se[...]Freda and Johnny’s legacy lives on in their children:
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]Miller (Sheila)
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2005 in the company of her of Boise, Idaho;[...]eda was born June 20, 1913 on the Libby homestead in passed away in October.
Dawson County, Montana to Richard and Fr[...]Proudly continuing the next chapter in Miller family
mother passed away during childbirt[...]born to that union, Susie, W alker, lives in Glendive. Her very dear friend and
Richard and Ev[...]f Freda’s childhood were Nursing Home in Plains.
spent with her paternal grandparents. The[...]ld Friday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. at the
instrumental in helping her become the nurturing, generous, Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls.
kind-hearted person that we shall[...]- Toews
Freda graduated from Richey High School in 1933. She Funeral Chapels.
married J[...]of that same year; the
first couple to be married in the Methodist Church in John W . & M artha Irene[...]edding John was born Feb. 23, 1862 in Matilda, Dundas, Ontario,
states: “The bride wo[...]d iris, John came to the United States in 1876 and received his
tied with a mammoth bow of[...]naturalization. He came to Montana in 1881 according to his
W hen Freda and Johnny w[...]ix dollars. Throughout their 40 years In the 1880 federal census, Peter and his second wif[...]ether they shared farm chores, the trials of life in that era, were enumerated in W insted, McLeod Co., Mn., page 64A -
a lo[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (992)[...], Mt. Friday
John Miller came to Thompson Falls in 1883 according to Oct. 16, 1908 - J. W . M[...]ing for a
the early list of Montanans’ compiled in 1935. He was couple of week’s visit[...]t. in their 1909 directory.
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula The Sanders County Ledger[...]ice of public administrator, to fill
now residing in Thompson Falls, Montana; son of Peter[...]Irene Coats; white; 22 qualify, filed his bond in the sum of $8,000 with the county
years of age born Minnesota to Daniel C. Coats; residing in clerk and recorder on Monday and as soon as[...]Friday
29 years of age. That her father was born in Penn., and her March 12, 1909 - John W . Miller expects to leave
mother in Ohio. They both could read and write and they[...]or Turtle Lake, North Dakota, where
owned a house in Thompson. John was working as a mill h[...]ge farm. He is not certain whether he will
sawyer in the local mill.[...]his boyhood home in Ontario before returning.
The W eekly Montanian[...]employed by
able to lay down 4000 pounds of spuds in Mr. Miller’s cellar the government in making trails on the Cabinet forest
and that enough cabbage was in sight to make the eyes of a reserve north o[...]retofore unexplored.
working for the Russell mill in Eddy - J. Miller; The Sanders C[...]ad the misfortune to Henry Schwitzer property in Thompson, being lots 9 and 10,
get his thumb in the saw and cut a slab off one side of it. block 3, for a co[...]lls, Mt. Friday Schwitzer were visitors in the city last week and made the
Nov. 16, 1906 - Mr. Miller[...]er an absence of several years at now reside in Spokane.
Turtle Lake, N.D. He has started the fou[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
story house 28x24 feet in size on some property he owns on Oct. 14, 1[...]for a prospecting trip up week to bring in the bruins. The bears in that section had
Thompson river. The loading of t[...]Nov. 11, 1910 - page 2 - Republican W in in Sanders County
morning.[...]ident of the State Bank of
North Dakota, has come in our midst to stay and will live Tho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (993)[...]d of all his grateful to Mr. Miller.
interests in his Swamp creek mining property to J. W .[...]ticle containing names of
today filed application in the U.S. Land office to purchase those who a[...]ss matters. the Thompson Falls High School in 1900.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]953 - A Montana pioneer who first visited Spokane in
of the Kelly place held in front of the court house yesterday the spring[...]917 Polk directory lists him as vice- Born in Ontario, Miller came to this country in 1876 and
president of the First State Bank of Thompson Falls. (Also to Montana in 1881. He has spent most of the intervening
stock[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. in Spokane.
Dec. 20, 1917 - front page col 4 - Distr[...]t. 31, 1918 - page seven Republican beer in Dutch Jake’s old tent saloon.
Candidates - For[...]se value. His previous experience stagecoach in 1881, and I’ve been having them every
will stand him in good stead should he be elected this fall. mo[...]he county and we know that wanted to use it in the winter too.”
our interests will be well loo[...]d S. Symes) depicted in the --nds of the younger set about the time they[...]nt Ledger, Thompson are interested in playing cowboy and Indian.
Falls, Mt. Friday June[...]ce. It comprises 196 Miller was born in Ontario and came to the United States
acres. There is a spring of clear water with evidence of in 1876. He went to Montana in 1881 and helped clear seven
plenty of it the year[...]and the south side of the river was just a big prairie.
forgetting posterity, providing they belong to t[...]nly Montana State university and some of the city’s finest
two miles out of town, makes this rath[...]ntial areas.
and the Stars, though somewhat timid in accepting same, are Miller quickly[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (994)[...]familiar to most don’t hear of any settlers in this community before the
Montanans.[...]Falls here before that time.”
spent many years in the lumbering business. He[...]y how long he Shannonville which sprang up in the area immediately west
was a lumberjack.[...]oons, gambling joints and work camps, and was the
in to wish Miller a happy birthday. And it was open[...]allett.
minute of it. The stories of events early in Montana history Among the earliest of pionee[...]family here from the Bitterroot valley in 1884. He
1954 - Johnny Miller, 92, Marks 67th Yea[...]south side of the river where some of
First Vote in State - One of Montana’s earliest living[...]for Neptune
years since he cast his first ballot in the Territory of Lynch, an early pioneer o[...]settled in Thompson Falls. He died a few years ago. Mr.
He[...]named Henry W olfe, a lumberjack,
on the Boulder, in 1887. Mr. Miller doesn’t recall how many who was an early settler in this town. He also recalled that
times since he h[...]en completed, Johnny left for family moved here in 1886. Other pioneers were a man
Spokane to spend[...]men were the locators who cut through the trail over which
He has been a resi[...]way House.
for bed, I thought to myself how I was in Montana fully 18 Mr. Miller’s early logg[...]A. B. Hammond and Dick Eddy,
He explained that in the early lumberjack years a man both of[...]rom Idaho by bull team. The mill
comfortable, but in those days cut hay was scarce and supplied pilings and[...]then under construction.
Mr. Miller was born in Ontario, Canada in 1862. His “In those early logging days,” Mr. Miller explained[...]out to W oodlin flats east of town to fee.”
in 1881, before the Northern Pacific railroad was built Mr. Miller did not remain continuously in Thompson Falls
through Montana.[...]of - way for
wood for Henry Edgar’s brick kiln. In those days any young Northern Pacific east of Missoula and was in Missoula to
man who didn’t drink could easily get credit to buy clothing. see the first train arrive in 1884. He worked at different
He bought $6 worth o[...]Mercantile times at Anaconda and Butte and in the winter of 1890 - 91
the fall of 1882 and wasn[...],” he said,
bookkeeper, C. H. McCloud looked up in surprise and said, “when surveyors first[...]n? W e’ve been wondering when Kalispell in 1890.”
we’d see you again!”[...]d
Mr. Miller came to what is now Thompson Falls in the finally went on to the coast, where[...]ring of 1883. He remembers that the only building in this homestead. “However,” he comm[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (995)[...]up Thompson river having his friends come in for sour dough hot cakes, a
was discovered in the early 1880s. A man named Steele s[...]John W . Miller died 1957 with burial in the Thompson
He recalled that on one of his re[...]Falls Fraternal cemetery (block 20 lot # 3)
Falls in 1887, two brothers, Gordon and Albert Sales, ran[...]3, 1902.
Miller stated. “I think they are both in Kalispell.” Kenny married Mary E[...]d they had: 1] Sandra Lee, March 4, 1941 Spokane,
in 1883 and 1884, the town of W eeksville, now nothi[...]ling joints, with some of the roughest characters in the Mary Eliason was born January 10, 1906[...]ne incident which Mr. Miller recounted took place in Mary had been previously married to Ev[...]for killing a man, took him before Justice Merrit in years; born Idaho; father born Missouri; mother born Iowa;
Plains. A trail was in order. mechanic - automobile; served in W W I.: (wife) Mary L. 24
Court was held in a curtained corner of Merritt’s home, the ye[...]ourt room available. Each witness as he was sworn in Ethel M. (daughter) 7 years old, W ash., f[...]tructed. These cabins will be modern and improved in
speeding away on a horse quietly provided by symp[...]Kenney Miller at Noxon now has his tourist cabins in
man while he was working for Neptune Lynch of Hor[...]s, Mt.
ahead. Lynch helped Hurlburt hid the money in his saddle W ed. July 24, 1935 - Generat[...]er enjoys telling tales of the past, but he lives in so, where a small dam is constructed which backs up the
the present. He takes an active interest in his church and water. The water com[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (996)[...]ompson Falls, Montana

attached to a belt which in turn revolves around a generator Sandpoint.[...]service station and garage in Noxon for many years. They
Mr. Miller advises t[...]stem is practically moved to Thompson Falls in the mid-1950's where they ran
costless once it is[...]nd dam the Big Pine Court. The couple retired in the mid- 1960's
more strongly constructed to back[...]endor here, replacing James Eastern Star in Thompson Falls where she held many chairs.
L. Ada[...]en, Melinda L. W arner, Seattle; Kirk C.
quarters in the front part of the Big Pine Tourist Court[...]e of 70 years, with She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
burial May 9, 1972 in the Noxon Cemetery, Noxon, Mt. Ken, in 1972, two brothers and a sister.
(Sec A, lot 39,[...]Methodist Church in Noxon with the Rev. Ed Hamshar
Sanders County L[...]rials are suggested to the Senior Citizens Center in
article, portion not printed) - The oldest living[...]Arrangements are by Coffelt Funeral Service in Sandpoint.
friends last week, and the snowy-haire[...]Iowa.
Mary Miller was born January 10, 1906 up Pilgr[...]draft card noted the
Road. She spent all her life in Noxon and Sanders County, following: Lou[...]oxon High School and then marrying her in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 22 years of age; born Jan. 7[...]e couple worked hard all their Cottenberg, Iowa; millman for the State Lumber Co.,
lives and Mary[...]ears near Noxon. “The station was first located in Aug. 18, 1911 - page 3 - Mrs. M. G. Mi[...]evening for a three weeks visit with relatives in W isconsin.
where we built the cabins,” she explained. They also had a
service station in Thompson Falls. Kenneth died in May of M ike M[...]or nearly a year and They are domiciled in the Pellitier residence in the east part
didn’t know what it was until the[...]iday
Mary Miller’s daughter, Sandra Lee lived in Spokane. Jan. 13, 1911 - page 3 - J.[...]ial for his big lumber camp.
Saturday in the Noxon Cemetery, Noxon, Mt.
Newspaper clippi[...]iller was deputized as a member of a posse to
11, in Sandpoint, Idaho.[...]aped from the Deer
Mary was born Jan. 10, 1906, in Noxon to W illiam and Lodge Penitentia[...]hel Fulks Greer. She grew up and attended schools in
Noxon, and graduated from high school there.[...]Mary married Kenneth J. Miller on July 29, 1928, in The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (997)[...]3 - Oliver Miller left Friday for Salmo, Man in County Died at Age of 97 years. - Peter Miller,
B[...], Mt. Friday Miller was the oldest man in Sanders County and perhaps
Aug. 16, 1912 - front[...]ver Miller, a former the state. He was born in Ireland, August 25, 1827 and come
employe at the[...]e, arrived home from Selmo, to American in 1848. He _______sometime in Ontario and
B.C., this morning.[...]New York state until 18____ Minnesota in 1876 and ___ing
west until 1884 in North Dakota, staying there until 1906[...]ed until his death.
Peter came to Thompson Falls in 1894 His first marri[...]Billows is the only surviving child.
In the 1880 federal census, Peter and his second wif[...]me with his son here for the last
were enumerated in W insted, McLeod Co., Mn., page 64A - twe[...]During his active life he held public offices in Canada and
wife, Jane 48 years, Ireland as were her parents; children: 1] in Minnesota. He was County Judge for four years in North
John W 18 years Canada; 2] James E. 16 Cana[...]iday
April 4, 1913 - front page col 3 - 175 Ducks in One Day Phillip[...]Missoula
probably the most active man for his age in town, was a District Court has a case ag[...]born Mary 4, 1941 Spokane, W ash. to
ducks frozen in the lake omitted).[...]W ashington where
election. W hile the oldest man in town, Mr. Miller gets Jack attended college and where he later[...]pson Falls, Mt. Thurs. memorial services in Noxon, Mt.
Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes[...]his son, Johnston, 68, passed away in Spokane, W ash., on Thursday,
Commissioner J. W .[...]Mountain Daylight Savings Time) on Saturday May 9 in the
as boarding with John W . Miller.[...]nd was buried Dec. 28, will officiate.
1924 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery (block 20 Sandra was born in Spokane on March 4, 1941, the
lot# 5 near son Joh[...]). high school in Thompson Falls, Mont., in 1959. In August
The Sanders County Independent Le[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (998)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

W ashington College in 1972, receiving her Bachelor’s has[...]friend W m. Foster on Prospect creek. They were in town
married in Renton, W ash. She worked as a receptionist for together Monday.
the Coors Brewing Company in Spokane and for the
W ashington Department of Employment in Auburn, W ash. William P.[...]illiam P. Miller of Thompson Falls, born 1868 Bay City,
in Thompson Falls. She loved her life and her family[...]Information from their marriage certificate # 12 in the
Lillian W arner. She was preceded in death by her parents Sanders County Cour[...]ller of Thompson, Mont.; 39 years of age born Bay City,[...]rry; she had been previously married and divorced
in Thompson Falls for the past two weeks, will leave[...]tomorrow for a few days visit with other friends in Plains, of the Peace of Thompson township and occurred in the
after which she will return to Spokane to res[...]ooms occupied by W . E. Nippert at nine o’clock in the
in the Palm candy store.[...]clerk and recorder last
Friday to make their home in Sanders county. Mr. Miller week by W illiam P. Miller and Ella L. Miller, who were
and his son-in-law, L. F. Rosenthal, have purchased the[...]iam P. Miller
good booster for the dairy business in Sanders County. defendant is the titl[...]ent Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. married in Thompson Feb. 27, 1907. That no children have
Jul[...]e been born to them and that they resided in Sanders county
Dells, W isconsin located on Meer[...]08 - Ella Miller was granted her decree of
esteem in which he is held by them is shown in their leaving divorce.
the management of that celebrated hotel in his hands. The Ella Henry married a to[...]am McNorton; 3] W illiam P. Miller; 4] John Henry
in the improvement of the Miller & Rosenthal ranch n[...]Lena died Feb. 10, 1946 with burial Feb. 12, 1946 in[...]name was
following: W alter Henry Miller residing in Thompson Falls, Harris; she had lived in the community for 45 years.)
Mt.; 34 years of age[...]Carolyn M illeson
Deputy of Calif.; short in height; slender build; brown Carolyn[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday She was working in a torpedo station in Bremerton, for the
Nov. 3, 1905 - W m Miller, an old timer in these parts who Navy during W orld[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (999)[...]. Milleson and her three daughters are now living in
and Clara Milleson were united in marriage Saturday night Spokane.
by Just[...]ervices for Capt. Hugh P. Milleson who was killed in action
was also a resident of the west end of the county. in Korea about a year ago, were held June 22 at Golden Gate
The Parkers plan to stay in Thompson Falls about six National Cemetery in California. Mrs. Ruth Milleson flew
weeks.[...]1951 - Hugh Milleson Killed In Korea - A former resident
Hugh P[...]18, the son of Seth High School, Captain in the Infantry, Hugh Milleson, was
W . Milleson and Edna Isabell Laurie. killed in action in Korea on July 27, according to a wire
Sanders C[...]th - large increase daughters have been living in Spokane while he has been
in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $1[...]briefly to report the sad news.
Hugh served in the Army during W orld W ar II as a 2
Lieut. (Com[...]Ralph H. & Seane (Searle) M illeson
in Alaska and Korea. Hugh enlisted Sept. 1940 [serve[...]Milleson was born May 31, 1921 Tuscor, Mont.
ETO in infantry, came out as a Captain], was re-called t[...]Falls in the early1930's and started a saw mill on Cherry[...]Creek. So Ralph’s high school years were spent in the
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson[...]obtained a
Mont. W ed. Jan. 22, 1941 - Stationed in Alaska - Hugh job with the Ledger where he learned to set type and all the
Milleson, private in the 4th Infantry, is stationed at Fort details of putting out a paper. A trade he followed later in
Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska. Two other Sanders[...]pson Falls, Mt. Sept. 27, and friends in Thompson Falls. Ralph look fine, and we wish
1950[...]cture of Captain Hugh He served in the Naval Air Force during W orld W ar II as
Mill[...]Jeane Searle and they had
officer who was killed in action in Korea. no children, they[...]lls, Mt. Aug 12,
School graduate had many friends in the county who will be 1942 - Enters Naval Aviation Corps - Eyeing the Golden
interested in more news of him. According to word from[...]cadet.
commanding Company M of the 29th Inf.; and in her words, Ralph is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W . Milleson. He
“A letter early in July told of his being transferred to the job g[...]class of 1939. He was exceedingly active in school, having
which is the type of work he did at Fort Riley, Kansas before earned three letters in football, played in the band, and was a
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1000)[...]rved as Editor of the where Seth was in charge of a boat that was ferrying soldiers
Cliffdweller in his senior year. Ralph was also employed on across the Rhine river. It was an assignment carried out in
the Ledger staff for some time. As a naval aviati[...]first assignment will be to St. Mary’s College in Moraga, boat could carry the soldiers across[...]boat was sunk and the men had to
After his time in the Navy, Ralph entered the Naval swi[...]e to
and faster ‘dive bomber.’ Ralph remained in the Reserves feel for the netting of the[...]lid their feet
until he was mustered out sometime in the 1970's due to along the ground. Set[...]e
‘extreme’ age, as he noted. During his time in the Reserves, so cold and numb from the swim, and he set off a ‘jump
he worked in the printing industry, setting type, etc., for th[...]ved to noticeable limp.
Sandpoint, Idaho in 2005 to look for a place to retire. O[...]carpenter by trade.
working on many of the bases in W ashington. After the war Seth died Jan. 1, 1994 Shelton, W a, with burial Jan.1994
he remained in the construction business. Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont.
Russell married and had four boys.
The family lived in Poulsbo, W ashington.[...]ll mother born Ohio.; 2] Reubin 7 years old Ill.;
in the field of rehabilitation across Montana to dev[...]3 years old, Ill; 5]
programs for summer seminars in independent living skills Samuel 1 year o[...]Stark Pancake, a sister of Hiram’s, was already in Tuscor,
disabled traveler. W e also provide adventure through having arrived here in 1903.
arrangements with local outfitters for rive[...]March 3, 1906 - S. Millison of Tuscor was in town on[...]School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increase 32W .
in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $1[...]d Coeur d’Alene, Idaho -
“W arren” served in the Army Air Corps during W orld (Newt[...]e, W ash.); 2] Elizabeth
W ar II as a paratrooper in Co C 307th Airborn Engineers ‘B[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1001)[...]23, 1962 page 2 col 1 - Former TF Man Passes in Helena -
Jan. 21, 1916 - Larchwood Locals - S. W . Milleson has Funeral services were held in Helena Aug. 14 for Clarence
postponed moving his[...]ver until the weather L. Mills, 64, who died in a hospital at Helena Aug. 10. He
moderates.[...]e was a
following: Seth W arren Milleson residing in Tuscor, Mt.; 43 W orld W ar I veteran and served in France.
years of age; born May 27, 1875; rancher; nearest relative: Funeral services were conducted in the Retz chapel by the
Edna Isabel; medium height[...]. School Dist Mr. Mills visited friends in Thompson Falls occasionally
# 6, township 24, Tro[...]Charles Claude M ills
sawyer - saw mill; served in Spanish American W ar.: Edna Sanders Co[...]had lost everything, published a newspaper in Thompson Falls in 1923 and 1924.
Seth rebuilt the family home and i[...]on his The elder Mills died last September in Helena. Chick is a
property. There he sawed for y[...]seph Lawrence & M ary Beth (Foley) M ilner
stored in ice sheds covered thickly with sawdusts. All this[...]Joe was born May 28, 1936 in Ladysmith, W isc., to
Seth and Edna had beautif[...]Lawrence and Dorothy Milner. He attended school in
they did not play any instruments, they were known to join Marion, and served in the United States Navy during the
in whenever there was music available.[...]divorced. He attended forestry school in Missoula in the
property on Cherry Creek and once again built his third early 1960s’. He worked in the woods for many years until
home for his famil[...]remembers his Valley Community College in the late 1970s’. Joe was a
father saying when t[...]May 2, small automotive repair shop in Trout Creek until he
1934 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Tuscor - Mr. John Millison is suffered a stroke in 1988.
visiting his family for a few days. He is w[...]37 recorded the names He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Milner
and birthdates of their children. in 1968 and his father Lawrence Milner in 1994.
Seth W . Milleson died 1947 buried[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1002)[...]son Falls, Mt. Oct 1, 1952
Ellis Island, New York City, NY. W ed. - Son o[...]wenty-fourth of August Donald Carl
April 26, 1937 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls, Milovich, son of Mr. and Mrs[...]h at that time, although he probably united in marriage in Bremerton, W ash.
had shortened it earlier.[...]Tony Oliver jr. Donny attended high school in Thompson Falls before
Mildred ‘Millie’ was born, later in life she became very enlisting in the Marines.
heavy set.[...]Tony was the section foreman for the NP Railway in the came to Noxon, Mont., where he bought a farm up Pilgrim
Thompson area and lived in a small section house at the Creek with h[...]sent to Germany for duty with the army. (He was in the
Tony Milovich and family.[...]ronworker Buried Here
he was buried Aug. 19, 1943 in the W ildrose cemetery, - Man W ho Died in Jail Cared for by Friends - Family May
Thompson F[...]ny’s death, Millie went to live with son Donald in “Toledo Slim,” as the boys knew him, was h[...]ilovich would remove his body to that city for burial.
Donald Carl Milovich was born to An[...]son Donny Milovich, that he and stenographer in the forestry office at Thompson Falls,
Ray Jacobson, another Thompson Falls youth, both in the arrived Saturday to spend the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1003)[...]. many friends in the county.
Alex immigrated to the United States in 1882 and was a Mrs. Mitchell leaves her husband, now employed here in
naturalized citizen by 1900.[...]3] Tom born ca 1904 Mont. home in Eddy.
Margaret J. Corx? was born Aug. 3, 1873 C[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday a place not only in the home but in the hearts of her host of
July 7, 1905 - Eddy - A[...]hen his brother from Canada, whom he had not seen in Missoula, burial taking place at the O[...]Friday other towns followed the remains in their last resting place.
June 28, 1907 - A. Mitc[...]the family to Thompson Falls to reside for the
In the 1910 Sanders County federal census Alex stated that winter. He has rented the George Good residence in town.
he was a widower.[...]- A. Mitchell of Eddy was has been in charge of the commissary department and
transacting business in Thompson yesterday. He says the bookkeep[...]it and that the prospects are for the largest run in the charge of the office of the Power City garage.
history of that mill.[...]l is acting int the the Union Meat Market in the new Hoyt & Peterson block
capacity of book keeper and time keeper at the Dry creek and are in position to furnish you everything usually carrie[...]such time as he will be needed at the big in stock by up-to-date markets. Fresh and salt meats[...]charge of the commissary kinds and when in season, game, fish, fruit and vegetables.
departm[...]per and time keeper at partner with Bert Macho in the Meat and Restaurant
the saw mill on Dry creek in place of Alex Mitchel. business.
T[...]him. Mr. Mitchell was buried in plot # 6, section 19 Fraternal
The Sanders Coun[...]alls, Mt.
Feb. 12, 1915 - page 3 - Alex Mitchell, in charge of the
power camp commissary, spent Sunday[...]of 41 years, 7 months and 13 days. She was buried in the
Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1004)[...]hell was listed from Thompson Falls, Mont.
mails, in promoting the sale of stock in mines and quarries, on his American Legion re[...]the sale of stock was not the organization in 1921.
used in the development of the mines, but converted to ot[...]Mt.
The trial is set for the first week in May. (Abstracted from Information from their marriage license # 646 in the
a larger article).[...]Missoula Co., Mt., to Thomas A. Mitchel and
Term in the Penitentiary. - describes the grounds for his[...]Charity V. Mitchell was born about 1860 Vanburen, Iowa still alive - married Feb. 3, 1923 Thomps[...]notes that she is
Harold was noted as residing in Thompson Falls Jan. 13, boarding with Alex Mitchell
1944 in the obituary of his father, Leo who died in St.
Ignatius, Mt.[...]W . Bartram of
Ronan officiating. Burial was made in Pleasant View Frederick Willi[...]ag was born Nov. 10, 1867
Mr. Mitchell was born in W alton, W isconsin and has been Rehseil?? G[...]y his wife; one son, Harold of He arrived in the United States Nov. 8, 1881 through Ellis
Thom[...]Mrs. Samuel Powell of Island, New York City, NY. (Naturalization paper where he
Clayton, W as[...]efficient bookkeepers who ever held down a job in a big
Hattie M itchell[...]not expected
Miss Mitchell was an early teacher in Thompson Falls to live. Fred lef[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1005)[...]sday where he will be Fred was also listed in the Thompson Falls 1915 Polk
employed for a few d[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
the saw mill on Dry creek in place of Alex Mitchell. Mr. July 7, 1916[...]irectory lists him as
the saw mill office will be in charge of the commissary bookkeeper.
dep[...]ems - Fred W . Mittag, for four years
and located in Hankinson, North Dakota. deputy in the office of county clerk and recorder, has taken a
He received his English education in this country, and on position as commissary[...]oyed at the camp near Heron.
he worked as a clerk in a store. The Sa[...]- Local Items - Fred Mittag, who has been
serving in offices at the Court house as Deputy Clerk and[...]Creek, has taken a position as bookkeeper in the Thompson
keeper for the Donlan lumber camp ea[...]State Bank. Heretofore Mr. Austin has been in sole charge
Fred married Mrs. Edith L. Hopkins on Sept 2, 1914 in of the bank, but the business has become[...].
Information from their marriage license # 243 in the Fred died Dec. 1924 and was buried in the Fraternal
Marriage Book Sanders County Courth[...]n Falls, Mt.; white; Fred’s obituary was in the Sanders County Independent
46 years of age bo[...]Mt. by F. E. Dodds, Minister of the M. E. Church in Plains. highly respected and well known citi[...]the Donlan Lumber
both of this place, were united in marriage at the home of the company, until abou[...]W ednesday afternoon at 3 Peek hospital in Missoula. His ailment was found to be
o’clock,[...]y clerk and recorder and is well a specialist in Spokane and on last Friday, Dr. Rew took him
and[...]ce the erection Mr. Mittag was well known in the county, having held
of the new residence on C[...]their marriage - Married - both parties residing in Sanders County Independent Ledger Thur.[...]wland The services at the church were in charge of the Rev. T. H.
Hoyt was her brother.[...]en his citizenship papers Jan 9, member.
1914 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls, Mont. The memb[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1006)[...]having gradually declined
The deceased has been in ill health for sometime. He was until his s[...]sistent attack of
taken to the Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Dec. 26 and disease, was not in condition to combat the acute attack of
died of h[...]other Mr. R. R. Hoyt Miles Mix was born in Ohio in 1851. He received his early
and her nurse, Mrs. Philips Saturday. education in the public schools of his native
Edith L. died April 16, 1948 and was buried in the state. W hen a mere lad he enlisted in the 19 th Kansas cavalry
Fraternal Cemetery, Thom[...]#2). and with that regiment participated in the closing campaigns[...]Custer’s brigade. He saw some hard fighting in the west,
Miles was born to Samuel Mix who was born ca 1817 Ct., notably in the battle of W ashita, in Indian Territory. After
and _________.[...]until 1870, when he went to Carthage, Mo. In that place he
The 1880 federal census, Buena Vi[...]several offices. Twice he was deputy sheriff and in
Colorado - Mix, Miles Town Marshall. 1875 he was chosen city marshal.
Miles married Agnes.[...]new common wealth, locating at Salida. In 1878 he was
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Territory Friday made deputy sheriff in his new home and was later a justice
Sept. 2, 188[...]red her intended visit to Colorado, Missoula in 1884. He came to Missoula and was one of the
and[...]Returning to Missoula, Mr. Mix engaged in business,
Mrs. Agnes Mix was a witness at the w[...]C. Thayer and Catherine E. Martin Sept. 13, 1887 in of this business in 1889 and built the European hotel which
Thompson[...]Territory Friday Mr. Mix was prominent in local politics, affiliating with
Nov. 18, 1887 -[...]the campaign of 1896 he contributed to
their home in Missoula.[...]voted much of his time to
and it will be kept, as in the past, strictly first class. The the city’s affairs. He was always found on the side of
s[...]eekly as progressive action and his services in the council have been
follows: Monday, W ednesday[...]. of much benefit to the city.
Agnes died May 13, 1897 with burial May 19, 1897 in the Other information on Miles: Bat Masterson: The Man &
Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt. The Legend - page 242 _ On Sunday there arrived in
Miles Mix died Nov. 15, 1900 with burial Nov. 1[...]ing from Salida, two men named Miles Mix
Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]of Miles Mix, who had worked with Bat in Dodge and Brown
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1007)[...]y on Joe is from the Moderie historian
“Dodge City” by Matt Brown, 320 pages fiction - Miles[...]Moderie was born Aug. 6, 1865 St-Andre
published in 1961 by the Kansas State Historical Society.[...]e oldest of three brothers,
“Thunder Over the Prairie” by Howard Kazanjian and Joe grew u[...]leaving their younger brother in St-Andre Canada to inherit
Doris Mae Moderie wa[...]tory carrying with them a jug of pea soup and $50 in
Doris had a brother Joe and sister Jeanne, all of whom Joe’s pocket. Traveling in the style for those days, a boxcar
who graduated[...]fitted with wooden seats. They arrived in Missoula on April
The Plainsman, Plains, Mont.[...]nt Nurses of St. Patrick School of In the early 1890's, Joe embarked on a career that
N[...]Hanratty & Tillman, west of Missoula in the Frenchtown[...]Ed. Donlan, who would play a significant role in his
Homer M. Moderie was born Nov. 8, 1899 Fren[...]rie and Mary Ellen At Frenchtown in the late 1890's Joe met a girl named
LeBert.[...]Helen Lebert. Helen grew up in Frenchtown but was born in
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. F[...]23, 1898 Frenchtown, Missoula co., Mt. in the St. John’s
Homer died Oct. 21, 1918 Misso[...]ing children: 1] Homer, Nov. 8,
years with burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 189[...]Iberville, Quebec, Canada and her mother was born in
influenza. As is usual in such cases, his illness was of short Minister L[...]at the Frank and Ellen came to Frenchtown area in 1882 and
time of his death. Funeral services were[...]They made their first home in the Nine Mile area while
The young man was well known and well liked in Joe worked as a teamster deliveri[...]schools here for four years while his father was in logs for the Hanratty sawmill at DeSmet, im[...]young man, popular among his school In early 1902 Jack Hanratty and Joe Moderie formed a[...]He gave promise of partnership to engage in logging and lumbering operation in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1008)[...]company employed 75-100 men on sawmill in Heron with valuation of $125.
average. From 1902[...]three weeks longer they will have their logs all in the river.
Gibbs). Joe Moderie also became interested in a mining In 1912 Donlan & Moderie moved operations and the
venture in the area, because the mill and timberland were[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in the Hanratty and Moderie sawmill, resulting in a total April 26, 1912 - page 3 - W illiam Moore of Heron, on
loss. In December 1906, probably in an effort to secure Saturday last, sold h[...]ily moved from Cedar Spur
Moderie wanted out, and in February 1907 he sold his last Sunday[...]ch
portion of the lumber company and his interest in the Lucky was purchased by Mr. Moderie severa[...]In early summer of 1913 the Moderies moved to
In the fall of 1905, Donlan had acquired the Grandch[...]that Dolan &
sawmill at Belknap that was able to cut 50,000 board feet Moderie had received a contract to cut the four million feet
per day and moved it to a n[...]ee miles west of of lumber and timbers needed in construction of the
Heron at a railroad siding known as Cedar Spur. Brothers Thompson Falls dam. In anticipation of being awarded the
Nelson a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1009)[...]M Lumber Department at the time. As
be held today in Missoula before the register and receiver of f[...]Flaherty on May 15, 1922 in Missoula. They had one
The Sanders County Ledge[...]. and Patricia Ann born June 14, 1942.
In 1917 the Heron Lumber Company concluded[...]ldest children were sent away to Catholic schools in In the summer of 1948, Joe had a couple of last
Miss[...]Joseph’s. Little Joe “Pete” attended school in 50th wedding anniversary. Then Joe had his[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. In September, Joe had another heart attack, and pass[...]on September 16, 1948 at St Patrick’s Hospital in
of Joe Moderie expects to move to Missoula, which place Missoula with burial September 18th in the St. Mary’s
will be their home while Mr. Moderie is engaged in the Catholic cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
se[...]family from the community, but is was buried in the St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery, Missoula,
gla[...]For awhile Helen continued to live in Missoula, but in
As the country entered W orld W ar I, the Moder[...]ily. She suffered a heart attack at home
Missoula in August 1917 because the Heron Lumber[...]peration on the Flathead to the hospital in Missoula, but she quickly passed away.
Reservatio[...]270 acres. Joe at one time had his large sawmill in Arlee, Joe and Helen had four children, 9 gra[...]great
Mt. just inside the Sanders County border. In 1930, when grandchildren, and at the time[...]nlan’s stock when the partnership was dissolved in late
1928.[...]e headquarters camp was situated Arriving in Heron, Mt., at the age of about five years, Pete[...]ng, Joe turned the attended a few years in the small school house they had,
camp into headqu[...]hat he was sent to St. Joseph’s Catholic school in
ranch over the years, (over 800 acres), which was mostly Missoula, Mt.
located in Sanders County, although part of it was in Lake Joe “Pete” married Elma T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1010)[...]day, January 23 rd.
Creek until selling the place in 1957. They then moved to
Missoula.[...]ete had a heart attack and died December 17, 1959 in Emil Moe was born Aug. 31, 1887 Christ[...]Feb.
Reta married Harold Flaherty May 15, 1922 in Missoula, 7, 1963 page 2 col 5 - Emil Moe,[...]son Falls, Mt. homesteaded near Plentywood in 1910. The Moes’ were
Thurs. March 13, 1935 - Th[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange Out of town guests were Martin and[...]W illistown, N.D.; E. Moe of Sunnyside, W a.
home in Arlee.[...]Utah, after training he was stationed at the NTC in San
Arlee, Montana; white; 21 years of age born T[...]tsy; 2] Percy
W ayne and Doris sold their ranch in 1959 and W ayne jr.
went to work in lumber mills in the area until a heart attack Percy joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
forced him to retire.[...]r friends here. The Moe, 47, had died suddenly in Poplar. The Moes’ lived here
husband is Dr. Modie, who is in the Blackfoot Land for a number of years on the Blue Slide, leaving here about
Company office in Missoula with Daniel Arms. For the past 195[...]11, 1961 while resting during the noon
apartment in the Bowland building. The Rosses’ live in the hour at his home in Poplar. His wife. Silene and daughter,
Macho house here in town. She passed away Monday and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1011)[...]n. following; Peter Moen residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 45[...]years of age; born Aug. 6, 1873; father born in Norway;
Clara Evelyn M oen[...]77 W isc. to Ivor Moen Thompson Falls in 1898 from W isconsin. Tillie came out in
and Karen ‘Carrie’ Neilson. His mother marrie[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday In a postcard sent by Tillie’s son to the Ledger E[...]eattle the latter part of last published in the Dec. 28, 1973 issue, W illiam Pritchard
week[...]like to reproduce it in the Ledger as a matter of historical
The Sander[...]t service and is stationed on Mt. mother in Missoula. My mother, Mrs. W illiam Pritchard, is[...]still living. She resides in Seattle. She came to Thompson
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Falls in 1900 and lived there for a time before moving to[...]ervice, “Her sister, Clara, referred to in the message, is Mrs. Joe
Oscar H. Moen came into[...]forest service, is reported very ill this Falls in 1898 from W isconsin and my mother came to join
week and is under the doctor’s care in St. Luke’s hospital. them in 1900. She was Tillie Moen.”
The Sanders Count[...]e; John Moffat.
following: Oscar H. Moen residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
35 years of age; born Feb. 2[...]Polson, Mt. (Lemons); 2] Dorothy Fern
was buried in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1012)[...]. She was a 4-H leader and ran a meat shop. Later in
own, causing Lilly a great deal of stress. He was[...]s, Mt. Thurs. Feb. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; a brother,
8, 1969 page 8 col 1 - Former Resident Dies in Victor - Keith, a sister, Vera; a son, Randy Dorman; and two
Joseph Molenda, 62, died in Victor Tuesday. grandsons, Jeffrey and Laddie.
Mr. Molenda was born in Austria in 1906 and came to the She is survived by her husband, Lawrence, four sons, Lynn
Florence area in 1963, later moving to Victor. (B[...]e (Cheryl) Dorman of
He married Lillian Morkert in 1943. Columbia Falls, P[...]Morkert of Thompson Falls. The Molendas’ lived in (Sheryl) Spence of Fort Collins, Co[...]nore Hildenstab of
Funeral services are pending in the Dowling Funeral Canyon Creek, Mont.[...]l
page 3 col 5 - Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Chapel, 904 Preston Ave. Thompson Fa[...]Toews
Lawrence married Lillian E. W old ca 1960 in Thompson Funeral Chapel.
Falls, Mt. and t[...]onger was born Sept. 18, 1927 the son of
W atford City, N.D., to Raymond Spence and Sylvia.[...]2005 Thompson Falls, Mt., burial was
June 10, 2005in the family cemetery on the farm.[...]23, 1960 page 2 col 4 - James Monger Passes in Utah - R. L.
home in Thompson Falls, Tuesday, June 7, 2005. She was[...]is brother,
born on the family farm near W atford City, N. D., the James, 72, in Salina, Ut., Monday night. Mr. Monger had
daughte[...]and Sylvia Spence. She grew up and been in ill health for some time.
attended country school at Rocky Glenn. Surviving in addition to R. L. of Thompson Falls is
Lillian[...](Parberry) M onger
Molzhon, and they were married in Thompson Falls. They Richard Monger was[...]rberry Aug. 30, 1919
Laura and Samie. They farmed in Ronan, Trout Creek and Oregon City, Ore., and they had the following children; 1]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1013)[...]chard died Nov. 9, 1964 Missoula, Mt. with burial in the sentence was imposed because W m. Monroe, who gives his
Oregon City cemetery, Oregon City, Ore. permanent address a[...]ishing or hunting license. It was
who died Monday in a Missoula hospital, will be held Friday gene[...]and many of his friends from
afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Latter Day Saints church in Idaho had fished and hunted in Montana to the limit and
Thompson Falls with the Shrider Funeral Home of Plains in therefore this sentence was a warning to poachers to buy
charge. Interment will be in a cemetery in Oregon City, Ore. Montana licenses or get the limit of the law.
Monger was born May 7, 1901 in Benson, Vt., and was Nickname was Hippy Monroe.
married Aug. 30, 1919 to Mary Josephine Parberry in According to Ed Fitzgerald (Neil Fullerton collection,
Oregon City, Ore. He worked as a general laborer in lumber Montana State Archives, Helena, Mont.[...]and had been employed for Monroe who lived in the cabin at the mouth of Evans gulch
many years[...]Falls Lumber Co., until about a got crippled in the following manner. a man named Billy
year ago.[...]ortland, Ore; a sister, Mrs. Izanna Exton, Oregon City and 38 and left it hanging in a scabbard at the head of his bed.
15 grandchildr[...]brought “Hippy” Monroe in wounded in the thigh. He had
Richard Monger was born to Ma[...]H. C. M onroe Death in Thompson Falls, Mt. - Engineer Monson.
The Sand[...]all kinds of beauty work.
had possession of a gun in the woods. He pleaded guilty but Sanders Co[...]since he felt that Justice Beauty parlor in Tracy Johnston’s Barber Shop, has a well
Sherid[...]t of the time. W ith three beauty
law, six months in jail. parlors in town, there is no reason for any woman not to
T[...]the where with all to pay
usual fine and sentence in a case of this sort is $10.00 and the price.
cost or ten days in jail. To many this sentence seemed out of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1014)[...]gomery, beauty operator, has returned to her home in Aug. 4, 1916 - Additional Briefs - Clyde Swain, our old
Missoula. She has been replaced in the Tracie Johnston standby base ball pit[...]a, Mt. June 24, as pitcher for the team in that city. He reported that Dr.
1935 - Thompson Falls, June[...]is doing a rushing
Missoula has recently located in Thompson Falls, operating business at Outlook[...]son Falls, Mt. Harris was born March 1877 in North Carolina. Both of
Thurs. May 29, 1935 - W o[...]s. Gordon this parents were also born in North Carolina.
Montgomery, who formerly lived in Thompson Falls, is In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson Falls,
confined to St. Vincents’ hospital in Billings with injuries Mt. (June 4), he stated that he was single, a boarder with O.
sustained in a car accident on the main highway west of[...]Sunday after several weeks spent with his mother in Saloon, south Thompson Falls, Montana. The Best Imported
W ashington and in looking after business interests in that W ines, Liquors and Cigars.
state.[...]alls, Mt. Friday departed for his old home in Missouri. Mr. Kellogg is the
April 17, 1914 - fro[...]ry, an experienced dentist of Butte, visited this
city the first of the week, and after looking the town[...]doctor has engaged two rooms over the postoffice in following letter explains itself - St. Paul,[...]The Northern pacific railway company will join in quitclaim
balance has been shipped from Butte, an[...]l a Glidden & S. S. Griggs.
long felt need in the community. Th[...]t wide, carrying from
owns a half section of land in Canada and went up to $175 to $250 silv[...]etition of citizens of Jocko township for
Outlook in Sheridan county, Montana, to make their future[...]the peace.
The Montgomerys have been very active in the social life of The Frontier Index[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1015)[...]shore and safety at the risk of his own life in the icy water.
He has erected a tasty residence o[...]Fred L. Moore was born Jan. 12, 1885 in Salt Lake City,
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Territor[...]n et al for valuable consideration, half interest in 160 children: 1] Durward May 21, 1916 died[...]sonal - J. A. Allen, Thomas Keating, F. in the City Cemetery June 10, 1951. (Sec. 1 lot # 1 block 1).[...]961 at the age of 76 years.
folks having business in town this week. Burial was Dec. 9th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,
The W eekly Missoulia[...]front page col 3 - Fred L. Moore, 76 Passes
place in the firm of Moore & Keating, simply a division of[...]has been decided to Tuesday afternoon in the Sanders County General hospital
purchase no more goods in that name of the firm. Public where he had been confined for several days. He had been in
notice of dissolution of partnership will be give[...]Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the
A. W . Moore is my authorized agent to act[...]ated Gebhardt presiding. Burial will be in the new City cemetery
at Thompson Falls this 1st day of August[...]Fred L. Moore was born Jan. 12, 1885 in Salt Lake City,
Sept. 2, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson[...]on since except for 12 years they spent in Portland, Ore. Mrs.
Falls is up to court. Moore died in 1951. The past four years Mr. Moore made
The W[...]this place, now of Missoula, was Moore in Thompson Falls.
up this week. He wears a Helena b[...]ey for The family has suggested that in place of floral tributes,
the like will deny it a[...]Fred R. & M yrtle (Butte) M oore
1949 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. Fred[...]eaded for. The outcome of their daring play ended in near Nov. 2, 1945 Portland, Ore. He was in the Army Air Corps.
tragedy when little Bill Moor[...]r home and Fred died March 25, 2000 in Plains, Mt., with Memorial
safety leaving[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1016)[...]rday from Sheridan, W yoming, and expect
Hospital in Plains.[...]y are living for the
He was born Oct. 14, 1919, in St. Anthony, Idaho. His present with C. F[...]Jake Herman place across
family was homesteading in the Centennial Valley which the river. M[...]bantam hen who hatched out a half dozen chickens in
Monida, Montana. He was the son of Fred and Miria[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
School in 1937. He then met his future wife, Myrtle Butte,[...]their team, the storm overtook
Bud first worked in an airplane assembly plant building P- them, a[...]aph poles alongside of the
38's. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 road were torn down with in a few feet of their wagon,
and served as a flight[...]ing W orld W ar II. until his honorable discharge in 1945. and the party narrowly escaped a runaway in addition to
He and Myrtle Joyce Butte were married June 3, 1942 in receiving a number of unpleasant shocks[...]Olah (Edworthy) M oore
In 1948 they built the Falls Motel, which they opera[...]Edworthy, pastor at Plains, Mt.
the boilers. In 1958, Bud established Moore Oil Co., and in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ah Moore will be formally installed at
He retired in 1982.[...]ollowed by a potluck dinner. Dr. George
assistant in 1963 and 1964.[...]r of the Thompson Falls Lions participate in the ceremony.
Club, Thompson Falls Chamber of Com[...]Reverend Moore Notes 50th Year. - Thompson
built in Thompson Falls and was very involved in the Falls (AP0 - The Rev. Olah Moore,[...]iation to build the Prospect Creek Year in 1958, is observing her 50th year in the ministry.
highway to Idaho. He was an avid fi[...]Both her Community Congregational Church in Trout
enjoyed bowling and traveling.[...]Myrtle J. Moore of the family dinners.
home in Thompson Falls: daughter Lynda Joyce Fleisher of[...]son Bary Moore of Thompson Falls; and five in an old carriage house. But her first formal sermo[...]t Virginia
at the Community Congregational Church in Thompson secretary of the Council of[...]ter at Plains.
Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of (Picture of Olah and he[...]the 50th anniversary in the ministry. More than 175 persons
G. E. Moore[...]ov. 1916 Juriest list. attended a dinner in her honor.

Harry D. M oor[...]W illis C. & W anda (Townsly) M oore
politics in county attorney any way.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1017)[...]dependent Ledger, Thompson resided in Spokane, W ashington.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1[...]ter, Mrs. W illis Moore, burial of her ashes in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson
over the week en[...]John & Jean (Frisbie) M orbella
who assisted her in the restaurant has returned to her home John Morbella was born April 15, 1921 Colorado Springs,
in Superior.[...]nda and Slim John married Jean Frisbie in 1946 Missoula, Mt.
Moore who until last week operated the Union Cafe in the Jean Frisbie was born the daughter[...]ir After the divorce Jean worked for Safeway in Butte in
new location. Theirs will be the only restaurant in town their meat warehouse for a year. W h[...]ocal Happenings - Charlie Montana Power Co., in their home office.
Moore of Helena, brother of Sl[...]e Moore family. manager in Missoula. For the rest of their working life, Joh[...]ubled store to another, improving
Mont. He served in the Signal Corps (Military Police) with the[...]Falls, His first store to manage was in La Hunter, Col and his last
Mont. with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson was in W ichita, Kansas where he retired.
Falls, Mt. section 28 plot # 24. Shared with W anda Mae In 1982 John and Jean retired to a home on the Clark[...]John died Dec. 27, 2007 Hot Springs, Mt.
Man Dies in Spokane - A former Thompson Falls resident,[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Jan.
W illis C. Moore, 59, died in a Spokane Hospital Saturday 3, 2008 - John[...]pson December 27 at Evergreen Care Center in Hot Springs.
Falls high school and postmaster of Thompson Falls He was born April 15, 1921 in Colorado Springs, Colo., to
Masonic Lodge No. 70.[...]Frank and Jennie Rondessoni Morbella.
He served in W orld W ar II and had lived in the Spokane He grew up in Colorado Spring and graduated High
area for the p[...]School.
Survivors include his wife, W anda, in Spokane; two Shortly after high scho[...]worth Co. W orld W ar II came along and he served in
both of Spokane; two sons, Monte, Spokane, and James, the U.S. Army with all his service in Iran with the Persian
Pullman; six grandchildren[...]He returned to W oolworth Co., and worked in nine
Funeral arrangements are being handled by[...]He met and married Jean Frisbie in Missoula in 1946. He
services were held in Thompson Falls W ednesday at 2 p.m. retired in 1982 and came to Thompson Falls. He is survived[...]rado Springs,
W anda May married David Hougland in 1975 and they Colo., and numer[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1018)[...]school: spent Sunday and Monday in Plains packing up his
Thompson: Primary: Dale Mor[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
troubles at the Morgan home in Plains last week Friday. The April 16, 19[...]afternoon to assist the Meany Brothers orchestra in
Master Dale can no look forward to much better he[...]agent, visited in Thompson last Saturday with his brother, N.[...]citizen - and a good officer - even though he did
in Frank Adam’s shop. Mr. Morgan has had 53 years’ live in Plains for fifteen years prior to his appointment[...]disown Morgan, but in all candor and fairness, is it playing[...]York as was property interests are in Plains and that was his home when
his father, his mother was born in Illinois. he accepted his[...]r of Morgan one of the best known men in Sanders county was
McGowan’s store. He is visit[...]st of that time. He came here as a boy and worked in
store.[...]n years and procured
Nelson married Maude Jones in July of 1901 Missoula, money with which to take a course in business college. He
Mt., they had the following[...]than two years and has proved a very valuable man in
Maude Jones was born to T.H. Jones.[...]Mrs. T. H. Jones, mother of Mrs. Nelson Morgan is in the stenographer for the Thompson Falls Mercantile Co.
city from Missoula to visit with her children.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1019)[...]he summer value, making his escape to Ovando in the Blackfoot valley,
with the Milwaukee railroad[...]It appears that on account of having been in some sort of
Jan. 10, 1913 - page 3 - N. H. Morga[...]tent house belonging to J. E. Jacks, situated in the rear of the
The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]cribing the records of the strip of land formerly in Ovando. Among other things taken was a seale[...]rrived here Monday from Missoula, and will In view of the fact that W . H. Needham was well
spe[...]the package. Underwood claims that such things as
gets settled permanently.[...]Justice
Libby, Mont. Monday evening and assisted in packing up W . E. Nippert, who bound Unde[...]3, 1913 - Bell Plain, Minnesota is to arrive in August. W m Ramsey’s
Local News - Mr. and Mrs.[...]Thompson Falls to make Libby their home for in June.
some time. Mr. Morgan comes to take charge[...]Thomas M oriarity
notcher in this line. - Libby News.[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday been in this section but a few months but is more than
Se[...]hat the Morgan Bud married Leona Polley in August 11, 1934 Polson, Mt.
family are now reside[...]Information from their marriage license # 1072 in the
having secured a position with a large lumber concern in Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Bud
that city. The family moved from Spokane about the f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1020)[...]ey and Dora Husfeldts; she had not often in primitive living conditions in logging camps, for
been previously married - marr[...]s work until
Mt., by B. Joe W ilson, Mayor of the City of Polson. after they moved to Clin[...]n. Leona’s birthplace in the country had no water piped in.
The Sanders County Ledger Aug. 15, 1934 Thompson W hen she met Bud at a dance in the Belknap schoolhouse
Falls, Mt. - Married - Bu[...]Oct. 25, 1913 to Charles Polley “and in the morning, it’d be ice! And the tea kettle wo[...]ildren: 1] Stanley two goldfish frozen in their bowl. She was sure they were
Erwin Oct. 23,[...]rd for 1934 listed the enough, but in the years Leona and Bud followed the
childrens’[...]gging camp. She caught pneumonia while they lived in a
her birth not occurred two months early. A nati[...]na believes that the woman who ran the local
born in W hitepine, she arrived October 25, 81 years ago.[...]hack, Leona
lifetime of hard work and an interest in crafts. Leona says says, and was torn down[...]They’d spent all their married life until then in various
her other work was done. Alone for the last 24 years, her logging camps in northwestern Montana, but they had
home supports that statement - ceramics of all sizes, shapes houses in Plains and for a while in Hamilton. But when they
and sorts; needlework of[...]ad when I watched the skills Leona displays in a kitchen, for cooking is what
TV at night,” Le[...]died, when she went to work at Rock
that ceiling in and finishing off the attic even more than[...]wash dishes, Leona wound up doing most of the
and in enough places: one would think that would[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1021)[...]W alters, Texas for his basic training in infantry. Later he
brought in. Leona has fond memories of the rest of the crew,[...]“I want to marry the children were living in Bremerton, W ashington. He served
woman who made these biscuits!” and promptly keeled over in W orld W ar II, seeing action in Leyte and in the
with a heart attack. Leona swears her biscuit[...]Philippines before his honorable discharge in January 1946.
the attack but the crew teased anyw[...]rvived.) He returned to Montana and worked in the Chevrolet garage
Nowadays, Leona - busy with crafts and home - doesn’t in Plains for several years before going to work as a
drive. Connie lives in Clinton and takes her wherever she mechanic for the Zadra Brothers in the logging industry.
needs to go. After her car sat for a year with only one round Inin 1958, they began following the construction trade[...]California before they retired at Thompson Falls in 1982.
Otherwise, she’s fit and lively. In September 1993, she Hunting and fishing[...]ook and seamstress. She
the “best restaurant” in Missoula. W hen he made an excuse enjoyed[...]Creek near Thompson Falls with burial in the Thompson
Many Montanans her age, and some[...](Olmstead) M orkert) (His obituary was in the Sanders County Ledger, Thompson
Edison W al[...]son Falls, Mt. May 31, 2001 and was used in this article)
Falls, Mt., the son of W alter A. M[...]Elias M orkert
Ed grew up in Thompson Falls and Polson and attended[...]born Feb. 9, 1877 Clay, Indiana to Epherm
school in Polson. Following school, he apprenticed himself[...]Pete David ‘Pete’ what they wanted in that section are here with the same
May 16, 1947 Missoula, Mt. (of Barstow, Calif.); 5] Howard object in view.
Paul born Hort Springs, Mt.(of Trout Creek)[...]- front page col 4 - Denver’s Bear - The
Rapid City, S. D., to Mabel Frances Qualls and Henry Camp[...]of the Ed Albert 160-acre ranch,
attended school in Polson. situated one mile down the river from town.
Ed was living in Polson, Mt., when he entered the U. S. Mr. Markert made several trips of inspection and in order
Army Feb. 15, 1945. After going to B[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1022)[...]h May 27, 1870 - died Oct. 15, 1870; 3]
succeeded in persuading her to skiddo but I am here to tell[...]Aug. 21,
Mr. Markert and family will move here in the near future 1897); 5] John Louis August[...]1885 - Feb. 20,
following: Elias Morkert residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 1887; 10] George born[...]re home.
beaver build their dams, carrying sticks in their mouths and The father, E. E. Morkert, is an uncle of Peter Ruegamer
depositing them in the ‘hill,’ only for him to try the same[...]er and their milk goat. You would see the two men in Morkert and son, Elias, came down from Di[...]died July 16, 1953 Hot Springs, Mt., with burial in Ruegamer of Eddy, and the family came from N[...]Mt. Thurs.
1953 - Body of Elias Morkert Interred in Cemetery At Oct. 6, 1916 - Local Item[...]ello, Ind., and Mrs. John
Sanders County Hospital in Hot Springs last Thursday, July Beard of Oc[...]. and Mrs. E. E. Morkert.
officiating. Burial was in the Plains Cemetery. Ephraim E[...]na 40 years ago from North with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Dako[...]al nieces and nephews. burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...](Epherm’s son John Louis Morkert was written up in the
Epherm E. & M ary (Richard/Reichert) M o[...]n Dec. 7, 1847 August 13, 1875 in Clay township, Indiana to Ephraham E.
W eisenburg[...]49 Lucinda Scruggs on December 7, 1897 in Heber Springs,
Allentown?,W eisenburg township, L[...]sas and soon after moved to Arlee, Mt. They lived in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1023)[...]Valley Creek, north of Arlee, where John worked in logging permit); 8) Rebekah Jane ‘Becky’ (Mazur Thompson Falls).
and farming. In 1901 he went to work for the Northern Information from their marriage license #1279 in the
Pacific Railroad and moved to Arlee, where th[...]arried Vera Olmstead of
Alfred E. (Mildred Palmer in Missoula and they have five Polson, Mt.; white; 18 years of age born Rapid City, South
children, Alf died May 23, 1935 with burial May 25th in the Dakota to Henry Olmstead and Mabel Quall[...]Bud S. Morkert.
John Morkert died Feb. 17, 1962 in Missoula with burial Harold and Vera were residing in Polson at the time of
Feb. 20th in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. their marriage[...]ompson Falls for the
Lucinda died Oct. 22, 1957 in Missoula, with burial Oct. ceremony. On arriving here they remained for a couple of
25th in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. weeks living with Beulah and Ernie Seger in the former[...]Vera Mabel Olmstead born in Rapid City, S. D. June 4,
George Morkert was born June 21,[...]ert/Richard. Harold died Feb. 14, 1998 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Family records in the Family Bible note his birthdate as June Vera died Jan. 19, 2001 in Thompson Falls, Mt. with
21, 1888. burial in the City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
The Sept. 9 th, 1[...]Mt. Jan (last
following: George Morkert residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; issue) 2001) Memorial[...]g for Vera died Jan. 19, 2001 at her home in Thompson Falls after
himself; nearest relative: E[...]ed eyes; brown colored hair; Vera was born in Rapid City, S. D. June 4, 1922 to Mabel
partly deaf in left ear.[...]orge died June 2, 1964 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the the same time that Mount Rushmore was bei[...]Ledger, Thurs. June 11 1964 page 2 col 2 In 1935, when she was 13, Vera moved with her family[...]turday - Funeral services for from Rapid City to Polson. They moved in with her brother
George Saturday afternoon in Shrider’s Chapel, Plains with Frank, on Y[...]the Rev. Clarence Johnson officiating. Burial was in Plains now called Flag Day, and it rained fo[...]Vera went to school in Polson, and when she was in the
Mr. Morkert, who died Thursday in a Missoula rest home, 9th grade at the age[...]introduced to her future
was born June 21, 1888, in Clay township, Ind. husband, Ha[...]Harold and Vera Mabel Olmstead eloped in 1938 when
The social security death index noted[...]Falls where
born June 21, 1888 and died June 1964 in Missoula, Mt. they lived for several mo[...]M. Olmstead Nov. 1, 1938 living in W ash., Roy, Clyde and Harmon, then her mother
Th[...]and Marjorie L.
Sandra Lee (died at birth) burial in Polson, Mt.; 7] Allen Olmstead.
Dale died A[...]May 8, 1958 Thursday Thompson
burial was Aug. 20. City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Fa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1024)[...]was a large, loving heart. He was always
training in the navy at San Diego. Larry is visiting his[...]rold Morkert. anyone in need. People were drawn to him, he took them in,
Sanders County Ledger July 31, 1958 Thompson F[...]grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W alter Stevens in a desert tour company, Rebel Adventure Tours, in
Morkert visited friends an relatives in Thompson Falls Las Vegas, Nev. He was[...]on to Bremerton to visit kept his Hummers in top shape, ready to roll at a moment’s
relative[...]efore notice. W hether it was rafting trips in the Grand Canyon,
reporting to San Francisco for sailing orders in the Navy. helicopter rides or visiting gho[...]get them home safely. They knew they were in the hands of
Morkert of Thompson Falls, is servin[...]to Harold Morkert and Vera
2008 at his residence in Plains. Private services will be held. Olmstead.
An account has been set up in his name at First Security Butch was married to Patty and had the following children:
Bank in Plains.[...]Ann; 2] Eileena Lee.
Sunset Hills Funeral Homes in Plains are entrusted with Butch died Ju[...]41, died Ron was born Feb. 12, 1945, in Bremerton, W ash., to
early Nov. 20, 2003 from injuries sustained in a vehicle Harold and Vera Morkert.
accident. He was born Feb. 27, 1962 in Goldendale, W ash. He loved his country[...]hunting, and he didn’t
He attended grade school in Fortine Mont., and high school know a stranger. He had a short stint in the Navy in the 60's
in Fairbanks, Alaska. and in all of the jobs he had, taking care of his girls[...]f Round Mountain, Nev. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and
He is als[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1025)[...]y Ray; 3] Allen Dale ca 1947 (drowned near bridge in
Thompson Falls, and Linda Dunsworth, Tacoma, W as[...]rt) deceased) Ruth lived in Otis, Oregon.
Theodore R. Morkert was born 1910[...]Ruth died July 22, 2002 with burial in Lincoln City, Ore.
Morkert and Grace Faye Cowin.[...]he was born June 11, 1925 to Ed and Velma Lambert in
Falls, Mt. (Jim Davies); 3] Theodore Ralph, Oct.[...]Roundup, Mont. She was raised and went to school in
(school rec 1936) 4] Kenneth Charles “KC” “[...]f the Thompson Falls
first two children were born in W alt and Fay Morket’s home High School[...]Ruthe and Ted Morkert were married in 1945. Ted died in
Information from their marriage license # 1070[...]1. Ruthe and Noah “Nick” Bennett were married in
County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Ted Morkert 1977. He preceded her in death in 1993.
residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 23 years of age;[...]h “The W reck” at different times in her life.
Garrison and Clara Moen; she had not been previously She was also preceded in death by a son, Dale Morkert in
married - married July 28, 1934 Plains, Mt., by J. W . 1956 and a daughter -in -law, Myrna Morkert in 2001,
Luttrell, Justice of the Peace. W itnesses:[...]-grandchildren.
Norve. The marriage was performed in Plains by Justice of Memorial services[...]of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lincoln City, Ore.
Aldrich.[...]Theodore Ralph M orkert jr.
known in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ried a 1957 Thurs. - Morkert Enlists In U.S. Navy- Theodore
week ago Saturday in Plains, the friends and neighbors wish Ral[...]Thompson Falls, has enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Chief C. R.
Stella May Garrison[...]ks of Thompson Falls was graduated from recruit
In 1938 Stella and Ted bought the small house on the[...]a married #2 Falls, Mt. - Ted enlisted in the Navy in November of last
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1026)[...]Thompson Falls that remained in the town. It was a 1910
Sanders County Ledger N[...]ing drive.”
with the U. S. Seventh fleet in the wester pacific. W alter’s[...]children were already residing in Arlee, Mt., so the North
W alter Andrew & G[...]ichert). enough for a start in Montana. They shipped their farm
W alter’s pa[...]mals and equipment, plus the house hold furniture in
Arkansas in 1893 with a wagon train of about fifteen or what was in those days called ‘immigrant cars,’ to Dixon,[...]a. They also shipped their 1910 Overland car with
in Heber Springs, Ark., that he began working as a m[...]on gin. The land was journey west riding in the passenger section of the train.
fertile and p[...]o the swampy conditions They hadn’t been in Dixon but a short time when they
and mosquitos, l[...]y. (This was
remained until Ephraim heard of land in North Dakota and the Hiram E. & Linda (G[...]Fay could see the various lanterns bobbing about in the
D.; 5] W alter A., born Feb. 18, 1918 Thompso[...]orkert and family and
Taylor. Her mother was born inin Friday to take up their residence on the[...]one morning, they woke the family will live in the Herman house across the river.
up to the hear[...]ly, it turned scorching hot, and burned the wheat in At this time they were living on a piec[...]and W alt had begun work as a crusher operator in the
Taken from an article in the Sanders County Ledger, screening[...]the time he was near the end of the
He arrived in Thompson Falls from North Dakota in 1913 walk, he was on his hands and knees[...]overhead hoist placing the turbines in the power house. It
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1027)[...]whirled it around and it was again struck in the rear.
cage that was about 15 to 25 feet in the air. He had to step Hohman remained in his seat behind the wheel and was
out of the ‘c[...]came to the door and told Fay that W alt had been in a train
After the death of his father, and the[...]and she was needed. Fay called her neighbor, Mrs.
in the country on his mother, W alter traded a car f[...]gainst the boiler of the train and his back was
In front of their home lilac bushes were planted, on[...]lilac, yellow rose and life) and he was in critical condition from the impact, one of
anothe[...]it through the night he would live.
still growing in Rose Mary and W alter Borgman’s home.[...]following: W alter Andrew Morkert residing in Thompson
Another memory of the family is of the[...]. brown colored hair.
Arriving in Thompson Falls, after their home had been[...]n
child, was the first of the children to be born in Thompson Holds Night Sessions In Endeavor to Get Thru W ith term As
Falls, with do[...]nt Ledger, Thompson is No. 1027 in which W . A. Morkert is the plaintiff and the
Fal[...]Struck Automobile - W . A. Morkert Badly Injured in Ainsworth is the attorney for the[...]ernoon when the The cause of action in this case is the result of an accident
car in which he was riding with Al. Hohman was struck by[...]stance train No. 41 striking an automobile in which he was riding.
of about 30 feet and received a bad head wound, in addition The accident occurred at the railroad crossing in the eastern
to the bruises and shaking up that we[...]iff is suing for the sum of
taken to the hospital in an unconscious condition and it was $7500[...]ict awarding plaintiff $5,000 damages was brought in.
satisfactory recovery.[...]Sometime during this period, to help bring in extra money,
The accident occurred while the tw[...]ich was several hours late, until they In the summer of 1928, W alter, his family, with the[...]onth old daughter Rose Mary, moved to Polson, Mt. In
side of the car, was first to discover the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1028)[...]Falls, Montana

Leaving both families to remain in Polson, though running order, informs us that he will place a man in charge
eventually Harold’s family spent a lot of time in Bremerton. permanently to look after the unl[...]en Rose Mary found a job as local manager.
in Thompson Falls working for Norm’s Cafe, and fou[...]G. T. M orris
W illiams in the W illiams & Coulter planer department of the[...]Falls, Mt. - The first fire that has visited our city
Co. W alt and Fay bought property on Park Street[...]d Mrs. Morris were attending the cafeteria supper in
grinder at the sawmill and held this job until hi[...]by the Ladies’ Aid society, when some
at age 72 in the spring of 1953. children came running down and gave the alarm.
In 1951 W alt lent his truck to his son-in-law, W alt The home was located back of D. M. W ort’s place, and
Borgmann, so that he could cut logs on the 120 acres that he while many nei[...]of a lifetime, including a number of valuable
In Jan. 1952 Thompson Falls Lumber Co., ‘Chit Chat[...]rs. There was no insurance.
notes that W alter is in charge of the planer filing room. The Sa[...]enerations of Morkert. There has also always in his shop. The boat is 16 feet long with a 43 inch[...]up the
W alter Allen Morkert died Aug. 16, 1972 in Missoula river without any trouble wha[...]ity Hospital, Missoula, Mt. with burial Aug. 19th in
the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 5 lot # 8 bloc[...]porter for
Grace Fay Morkert died Jan. 29, 1977 in Plains, Mt., at the W ard Hotel.
the age of 88 years. Burial was Feb. 1st in the City
Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 5 lot # 7 blo[...]m Oroville M orris
the common stuff will be piled in the yards outside. W illiam Orovill[...]n who is here to install the plant and get things in W illiam died 1955 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1029)[...]vivors include his wife, Jean, at the family home in
Alex Morrison was born Aug. 4, 1924 to Alex Morrison Plains; daughters Molly in Missoula; Dacia in Port
Sr., and Norvena Sara.[...]end, W ash.; granddaughter Heather, sister Muriel in
Alex and Jean are residents of Plains, Mt., but Alex was Marietta, Georgia; brothers Raymond in Helena; five
deputy sheriff in the 1950's residing in Thompson Falls. nephews; and a large extended family of in-laws; ex in-laws;
Alex was an attorney with an office in Thompson Falls, grand nephews; nieces an[...]ugust 12, 2004 - Alex Morrison, longtime attorney in In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to the Pl[...]s
harmony, and humor endeared him to all who were in search in the W ard cafe last W ednesday to Mr. and Mrs. C.[...]s frugality came broad Morrison, who will in the future conduct that popular dining
generosity[...]tly gave to family, friends and room.
clients in need; and to charities, groups, churches and[...]Mr. and Mrs. Morrison have been in the employ of Mr.
In his 54 years in the legal profession he has served as Yakes for some time past and are well experienced in the
president of the Montana State Bar and on its[...]Morrison was born about 1881 W right Co.,
move on in the legal field. As his secretaries were offered[...]Mary M. Crowell.
better paying jobs, he rejoiced in their good fortune and Her father was born in Iowa and her mother in Penn.
encouraged them to move on. This quality, to feel good In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Thompson F[...]ne 2)., she stated that she was single, a servant in the
Alex was thoroughly unpretentious. His ‘86[...]ther
Court House was his family too, as his chair in the Clerk & and father were born in Ohio.
Recorder’s office depicts -- always considered “one of Frank was married in 1896 as he stated that he had been
them.” They[...]p paper on which to married for three years in the 1900 federal census, Missoula
convey importan[...]package.” and was renting a house in Thompson. That both he and
The past decade for[...]ily schedule of her parents were born in.
driving to the office and playing golf with his[...]ng father, husband with burial Nov. 25, 1968 in the Missoula City Cemetery,
and grandfather. He has given th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1030)[...]Hegler and S. T. Morrison of the
visited friends in Thompson Falls - Harley Ray Morrison is S[...]., with burial Sept. 5, Prospect creek, drove in on Tuesday. Mr. Morrison left on
1967 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. the trai[...]ssoula, Mt. Sept. 1967 - Joan Morrison
Dies at 51 in Local Hospital - Joan C. Morrison, 51, 534 S. G. M orse
3rd St., did in a Missoula hospital Friday morning.[...]him as a
Miss Morrison was born Sept. 25, 1915 in Sandpoint, carpenter for the Thompson[...]Valentine M orse
Vassar and traveled extensively in Europe and the United Valentine Morse[...]1960 in the home of Dennis Bennett.
Miss Morrison, who spoke four languages fluently,
worked in New Orleans and Las Vegas prior to coming to Billy M orton
Missoula in 1957.[...]ster Star and the Poetry and who lived inin the following manner. A man named Billy
Surviv[...]to mining and who lived at
Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., in the Marsh, Powell & Livinigston Burke a[...]had a six gun 38 and left it hanging in a scabbard at the head
(Our contacts with Joan[...]or neglect. She was of no particular significance in who stole it and Billy said he didn’t know. About 3 or 4
the sense that she cast little weight in the world and what she hours later, they brought “Hippy” Monroe in wounded in the
cast, she cast alone.[...]raculous. She seemed able to find cheerful poetry in
the commonplace things - like a bird chirping or[...]tics and
gift, but it is a gift most dear because in a hard world of hard science, taking the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1031)[...]rsall M oser
Oden of Thompson Falls, has enlisted in the navy and is Thompson Falls 1915 Po[...]date - W illiam’s father, John, was born in Switzerland,[...]came to the United States as a boy, settling in W isconsin,
Gust & Tessie ( ) M oser where he was involved in the implement business during the
Gust and his w[...]ssoulian, Missoula, Mt. April 1, 1902 page in Minnesota. His death occurred in 1897 when he was
8 col 3); 2] female Ovando, Mt.[...]3] Herman 1905. makes her home in W isconsin. Five children were born to
The Sand[...]brother Paul, and the only member of the family in Montana.
on Monday evening with their household g[...]he early education of W illiam Moser was obtained in the
comfortably settled in Seymour Hurlburt’s home. Mr. Moser publi[...]ars of age he earned his first money as a newsboy in
connected with the Forestry service.[...]t Moser, the first salaried position was in the office of the Ashland ‘Daily
new clerk and recorder of Sanders County, is an old-timer in News’, where he learned the printer's trade[...]or a health and for two years was engaged in printing and
long time was head forest ranger on the Lewis and Clark ranching. In 1892 he came to Montana, settling first in
forest reserve. He is a thoro accountant and good[...]Information from their marriage license page 515 in the
Moser, former county clerk and recorder of Sanders, was in Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. -[...]Idaho to
Monday, where they will make their home in the future. Schuble Jordan and Minerva[...]nie and Ethel Bruce.
the burial took place Monday in the Plains cemetery. The Alice Jordan[...]little suffere was very patient was born in Indiana, her mother was born in Illinois.
until the last and his death is a loss[...]_____ Brown
Gust and his family were enumerated in the 1920 federal and they had one daughter, 1] Christie born Oct. 1887. They
census in Saltese, Mineral Co., Mt. He was listed as an were divorced ca 1890 in Boise, Idaho.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1032)[...]e is 12 wide reputation for his excellent work in connection with
years of age.[...]deration. insufferably hot in that country that it was impossible to get
(1906) In the newly formed Sanders County Signal it was[...]rted that W m Moser, who has been at the hospital in during the day; that people and horses are[...]Mr. Moser’s brother-in-law, Paul Reinsch of Madison,
Sanders County Si[...]China and is now in W ashington ready to sail for that
W illiam was elected in Nov. of 1910 to be the country.
Un[...]W illiam and Alice were divorced or filed in the early part
W illiam was placed in as Sheriff and served out Sam’s term. of Dec. 1913. This is the news item in the Missoulian index,
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]Sheriff Moser of Paradise, page 5 col 3 and in the Dec. 24 1913 page 8 col 4 -
who recently succeeded Fred Tissue in that position, brought Divorced - W illiam Mos[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
W illiam was elected in Nov. of 1910 to be the Dec. 26, 19[...]W hen Sam resigned, was finally settled in department No. 1 of the district court
W illiam was placed in as Sheriff and served out Sam’s term. yester[...]ch
He was then elected to another term as Sheriff in Nov. Of returned its verdict Monday night a[...]any (Hollenbeck) Pearsall on Jan. 20, 1914 in Thompson Falls,
active part since his election an[...]had the following children: Ada and W illiam
been in full charge of the office.[...]rton, W a.); 2] Pearl
Thompson Falls, Mt., W hile in Missoula last week as a (Zebish, living Plains, Mt..; 3] Opal. (Sexton, moved to San
witness in the cattle case of Engmben vs The Montana[...]Information from their marriage license # 215 in the
of the death of his only brother, Paul Moser[...]e born
Moser was fatally injured while employed in the repairing Alma, Buffalo Co., W isconsin t[...]sly married - married to Ada
and was taken to the city hospital at Sandpoint, where he Pearsall of[...]and Edna
A message was sent to a sister living in Madison, W isc., A. Robison - she had been previously married - married Jan.
who chanced to be in Germany, and the message was cabled 20, 19[...]ng W haley and L. L. W haley.
forwarded to him in Missoula. This was the first information The[...]ishes of all their many
three sisters; one living in China, one in Germany and one at friends go with them on thei[...]Bill was then elected to another term as Sheriff in Nov. of Edworthy. - Plainsman.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1033)[...]Ada Dell Hollenbeck was born Sept. 2, 1874, in (Joplin, are visiting at the home of the[...]card noted the following: W illiam Moser residing in
and had two children by him, 1] Donald H. Pearsal[...]t relative: (wife)
January 16, 1984 and is buried in the Plains cemetery.) and Ada Moser; medi[...]olored hair.
Missoula (She returned and is buried in W ild Rose Sander County Indep[...]irst of the week and they are conduct it in an up-to-date manner.
now at home in the living rooms of the county jail. Under[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson
H. Doengers and located in the east end of town on Capital Falls, M[...]n, later he of Mr. Moser’s niece in W ashburn, Iowa. They will be gone
applied for and became postmas[...]g. 21, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mrs.
owned, here in Thompson Falls. The building is now known[...]W m. Moser, from Saturday until Tuesday.
In his political views Mr. Moser is a stanch Democra[...]tial workers retired from about a year ago.
in this part of the state. He was a member of the Mi[...]el Monday. W ylie Garred and Don
is an enthusiast in regard to the national game. W estern P[...]property from W m. Moser but final
Montana finds in him a loyal supporter, and he misses no[...]to retire.
state will make it the finest and best in the Union. The new proprietors i[...]rmer sheriff of Sanders county, where he in the town, with extensive floor space and consider[...]iam died April 30, 1950 Missoula, Mt. with burial in
class office and at the present time pays a salar[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. 1950, in a Missoula hospital, Missoula, Montana, were held[...]ser will Take Charge - at the Elk's temple in Missoula with committal rites in
It is expected theat W illiam Moser, our new post[...]ct for the department arrives, the office later in the afternoon. At his death he was survived by his
will remain in its present location at the Chas. W eber store. mother who was 100 years old and still living in W isconsin.
The Sanders County Independent Led[...]Ada Dell died 1953 Missoula, Mont., with burial in the
Falls, Mt. Thurs. June 13, 1918 - page eight[...]erest - Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hollenbeck of W esley, Iowa, Christian Science funeral serv[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1034)[...]will be remembered,
died W ednesday morning 1953, in a rest home in Missoula, was arrested here May 12th while working at the Legal
Mt. and is buried in the W ild Rose cemetery . Tender[...]Polk directory lists him. times in the face and biting his thumb nearly off. The cas[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday days in the county jail. The case was appealed to the dis[...]t Twenty Odd, on Vermillion, for
week’s hunting in that section.[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday Lee was residing in Florida when he met a widow, Jean
Aug. 2, 1912 -[...]d from her
hotel and will operate that department in the future. They deceased husband, plans wer[...]ing at W . G. Angst. The pair arrived in Thompson Falls in the fall of 1942,
Thompson Falls 1915 Polk dire[...]Friday they went into partnership with to cut and saw their timber.
Nov. 12, 1915 - front page[...]p a cash bond of represents Mrs. Jean Sparks in looking after her lumber
$50, he ws released and was up before Judge Nippert operation in Thompson Falls, during her absence in New
yesterday afternoon and drew a fine of a five[...]tall mature timber with much whitepine in the stand, Lee
striking him in the face, biting his thumb and attempting Moyer is in charge and Vern Sloan and partners are
other bodi[...]ng that he was they make a good consistent cut.
prejudiced in the case, Judge W illiam P. Meany was called[...]future growth. It didn’t look to us like a
days in jail and $100.)[...]ug. 4, 1916 - front page col 3 - Mottner Arrested in W ith truckers and everyone included,[...]oyed.
Cummings at the Legal Tender and well known in They have run a road to below on the lower quarter.
Thompson Falls, was placed under arrest in Missoula Lee Moyer never had any lu[...]came out from New Jersey about a year ago, and in a years
checks. The arrest was made by Officer Mo[...]woodsman. Jean Sparks, too, has always lived in the east,
dealer, one for $25 by Pat Calla[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1035)[...]ar died Sept. 26, 1927 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the
Lee married Jean Sparks October 20, 1943 Mi[...]folio #211, noted that he resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Thompson Falls, Mont.; white;[...]died Sept. 26, 1928 - cemetery listing in the W hitepine
1900); born Middleburg, Snyder Co.[...]Oscar had only been ailing for a few days, in fact he had
widowed - married October 20, 1943 Mi[...]him. He was a clean cut young man that made friends and
Lee Moyer died[...]fficiating at the
planned to leave for New Jersey in their deluxe trailer this church and the W o[...]6.
gasoline soaked clothes caught on fire. He ran in panic down At the age of seven his education began in a country
the road and Mrs. Elda Hougland threw h[...]school, The Upper Madison. He continued in this school
and smothered out the flames. He was[...]of the school. He was graduated from there in 1921.
severe burns he had experienced. His high school education began in the Manhattan High
Funeral services will be hel[...]h he worked until death which occurred at
galore. In the past couple years, though an easterner, he ha[...]21
become one of the best small lumber operators in this years, 4 months and 18 days.
sec[...]of the Modern W oodman Lodge.
lumbering had been cut out, but he planned on coming back He i[...]ith Vern Sloan as a mother passed away in December 1919.
partner.
Information from Ann Sl[...]fter Lee’s death, the lumber broker, Brockmier, in W illiam George and Lilly Ellen had: 1][...]May 10, 1906; 2] Stuart F.
money from the lumber in the last box car coming to him in Lilly Ellen died Dec. 1919.
Spokane, was[...]19, 1861; discharged Oct. 15, 4 - Death in Thompson Falls, Mt. - David B. Muirhead.
1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1036)[...]safety switch this Larry died 1951 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
side of Eddy, and as trac[...]morning at 9 o’clock..
Mr. Muirhead has been in poor health for several months[...]he parent of well to do Scotia.
children living in York county, Nebraska. On t[...]d hair. That he had a
C. F. Mullen was residing in Thompson Falls in August nine year old sister in Gem, Idaho.
31, 1889, as he was a witness at the[...]M urphy
resided in the town.[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the
field on the Thompson Falls baseball team las[...]wspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - 1922-1923
back in town again having dropped in from Kootenai, where school year - Miss Murph[...]rt attack on Thompson River. Burial was Nov. 27th
in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 1 lot # 8[...]M ullin formerly employed in the Madison river plant of the
C. F. Mullin was[...]Montana Power Co., arrived here this week to work in the
W heeler and Henrietta O. Rhoda August 31, 18[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
that he resided in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., Mt. Oct.11[...]s, Mt. Friday office Monday for enlistment in the 21st regiment of
Aug. 6, 1909 - C. Munday of[...]tte to take his examination the
ago was a teacher in the Thompson schools, wandered back followin[...]should make
president of the Chamber of Commerce in the city by the him a welcome addition to thi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1037)[...]ana winter for the first time in fifteen years and followed up the
Thursday June 1[...]m the 20th by a wife whom he secured in the Emerald Isle. He was also
Engineers. He left[...]phy Dies - Ben Murphy, a well known insurance man in John D. & M argaret M urphy
these parts, died in Missoula Sunday. He was forty years of J[...]nd previous to his sudden collapse appeared to be in parents were born in Ireland.
the best of health and robust in every way. He was a resident He married Ma[...]ive children
of Montana for 23 years. He was born in Alabama, was a with only two living in 1900. 1] 2] Madge M. about 1882
prominent Mason,[...]rn 1886. both born in Ireland.
Anna M., was born 1880.[...]The family of John A.
Ann died 1952 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Murphy depart[...]ily closed down.
Clarence died 1953 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, The Sanders Coun[...]he Little Maggie mine on
Mark Murphy is buried in Plot #10 born 1951 - 1964 Prospect creek was in town this week.
next to Clarence.[...]there.
morning for W allace Idaho, in response to a message stating Sanders Cou[...]Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Murphy and daughter
some time in the W elfare office here enlisted last Friday at[...]left yesterday for Spokane where they will
Butte in the W AAC. Miss Murphy expects to be called for make their home in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy have
induction at[...]. lived long in Thompson and made many friends who regret[...]years ago.
James H. Murphy served in the 75th Infantry Division in The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Fal[...]here yesterday from
crewman). He served over seas in the Rhineland, Ardennes Spokane that Mr[...]drafted March 30, 1943 and news came in the form of a telegram to M. I. Mahoney,
sent to Salt Lake City, Utah for training. He was discharged foreman at the Montana Standard who is a son-in-law of the
Jan. 22, 1946 Fort Douglas, Utah. His service is recorded in deceased. Mrs. Mahoney went to Spoka[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1038)[...]few years, except for about a year she lived in Spokane,
of the Maggie Mine. Mrs. Chatham has made her home in Thompson and is well
The Sanders County Ledger[...]ess enterprises, being a heavy
John Murphy, known in the earlier days of the district as stockholder and officer in the local telephone company.
“Pug” having disposed of his interests in the Montana Mr. and Mrs. Chatham will[...]Nov. 14, 1909 page 12 col
“I am getting along in years now and I intend to enjoy my 2 - Married - both parties residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. -
remaining days,” said Mr.[...]See Charles F. Chatham.
thought my interest in the mine was worth, but when my
price was offered[...]M ichael John M urphy
reside in Spokane and take it easy.” (W allace Idaho Pres[...]Michael Murphy died March 29, 1968 with burial in the
arrived from Spokane yesterday and will spend[...]the original locator and one of the buried in the Fraternal Cemetery.
principal owners of the M[...]d mine on Prospect He entered the service in January of 1967 in the Army Air
creek. He has a host of friends here who are glad to see him Force. His term of duty in Vietnam began in Sept 4, 1967
looking younger than he did 10 years[...]- front page - Mr. and Mrs. John D. Murphy, in a helicopter crash due to hostile gun fire over T[...]ginal locators of 1968 - Michael Murphy Dies in Vietnam Air Crash - Spec. 4
the Montana Standard[...]place his home. killed in the crash of a helicopter in Vietnam March 29, his[...]stant forester, who arrived had been stationed in Vietnam since last August and had
here last week to estimate and plat the Northern Pacific been in the Army since January 1967.
lands in the Cabinet forest, arrived on Monday. Along with[...], 1909 - Assistant Forester L. S. Murphy, engaged in overseas.
estimating timber on the Cabinet forest was busy at the He was born Oct. 30, 1946 in Missoula.
headquarter’s office here.[...]phy is the second Thompson Falls man to be killed in
Vietnam. In September 1966 Lance Cpl. James Stephens[...]born Nov. 30, 1894.
Nov. 19, 1909 - Last Saturday in Missoula, C. F. Chatham The Sept. 11th ,[...]card noted the
and Miss Madge Murphy were united in the holy bonds of following: Mich[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1039)[...]l Murray lived the first eleven years of his life in
fire that started around the cabin.[...]d of Fisher creek, between L.B & A. B. Degrees in 1928. He was admitted to the
Vermillion and Libby[...]million. The Montana bar June 10, 1928, and in the fall of that year
ore is said to assay about[...]nal justification of the confidence of the voters in
which we take no credit, it has been discovered t[...]. M. Murray, who Mr. Murray was prominent in scholarship, athletics and
live in the Grandchamp home, some time about four weeks[...]selected for membership in the honorary society known as[...]awarded his letter M three consecutive years and in 1927
Child of Mrs. Murray died.[...]He is a Republican in politics.
E. S. M urray[...]chased by his father.
years with burial Aug. 17th in the City Cemetery, Thompson The Sanders County L[...]llace expect to leave Saturday for their new home in
J. W . M urray[...]nd Sarah Peterson. Hugh and His occupation in Sanders County was listed as Rancher, he
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1040)[...]ld’s record for the 50-yard dash.
Oscar resided inin (W W I) US Navy; starting blocks.
born 1[...]of Mr. Murray was born June 9, 1892 in Brooklyn. Three
Ill - held the world record for t[...]hool. Later they moved to Chicago
of De---- Board in W W II - Charter member of American w[...]Oct. 10, 1919, 2nd signer of 15 members - served in high school, he worked a year each in Oregon and in
post in later years as Chaplin 1930; post commanders 1921[...]llowing his graduation, he and his family
Sargent in Arms one year; Nov. 5, 1956 he became Post[...]Information from their marriage license # 617 in the that eventually was consolidated i[...]mpson Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age born In 1922 he married Gertrude Stackhouse in Thompson
Brooklyn, Kings Co New York to W illiam[...]the
21 years of age born Deep River, Pontica Co., Iowa to ration board. He was a member of[...]In the 1930's he was instrumental in helping a group of his
Gertrude S. Stackhouse[...]ire the acreage upon which the first
Pontica Co., Iowa to Elbert L. Stackhouse and Mary Jane[...]has been deeded to the city.
Gertrude had been married previously to Minto[...]O. grandmother Stackhouse at the old home town in Iowa. Mrs.
J. Murray, who is ill at her home.[...]Oscar died April 23, 1967 with burial April 26 in the new Thompson Falls but went direct to C[...]parents name, birth and date April 1967 in the W ild Rose cemetery, Thompson Falls,
dates &[...]Falls, Montana home; a brother-in-law, Lester F. Clow, Los Altos, Calif.;
Thursday[...]alif.
western Sanders County cattle rancher, died in his sleep Gertrude S. Murray died 1980 with burial in the Fraternal
Sunday morning at his ranch home ea[...]plot # 11.
Services were held W ednesday morning in St. W illiam
Catholic Church.[...]Violet M urray
In addition to being active in agriculture affairs of western The Sanders Co[...]age eight - News of Local
W eed Control Committee in 1948 was instrumental with Interest[...]ray left Monday evening for Portland
Irwin Puphal in introducing the goatweed beetle to control[...]ter and will enter a business school
the goatweed in this area. He was a past master of the to complete a course in stenography.
Thompson Falls Grange, the first com[...]him as a
A veteran of W orld W ar I, he served in the Navy with the rancher.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1041)[...], 1900; 4] Ivy K. (Twin) Nov. 30, 1900; 5] Arthur
in the marines.[...]ich has been owned and operated Helen was in the 1927 high school graduation class.
for the pa[...]May 30, 1963 page 4 col 4 - Frank Muster Dies in
The tract includes about 100 acres with some bu[...]ng of the death of the former’s brother, Frank,
in this vicinity. Mr. Davidson, who returned from California who died in his sleep there W ednesday. Funeral services
last[...]years farming there, is well were held Friday in St. Peters Catholic church in Anaconda.
acquainted with the conditions here, having spent practically He was born in Anaconda in November, 1896. He was
all of his life in the immediate neighborhood of his new emp[...]ly also been a deputy sheriff and had worked in the Anaconda
good results.[...]gal Tender Bar. 1982 in the Murray cemetery, Lonepine, Mt.[...]March 18, at Murray Memorial Cemetery in Lonepine.
meeting was called to order by officers[...]known as Lone Star Congregational church in Thompson Falls with the Rev.
Lodge #33 of the Int[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. In 1910, Helen moved with her family to Lonepine, Mo[...]ocal Items - Charles Muska, who has been in a covered wagon. There her parents and her uncle
waiter in the Union cafe all winter left yesterday for[...]s
continue work on a bunch of forty placer claims in Mariposa basketball team. After graduating in 1927, Helen attended
county, Cal. The claims are[...]n
hopes to return ere long with a million dollars in his pocket. Montana College of the University o[...]teaching credential. She began teaching in eastern Montana[...]was born July 19, 1909. In 1933, she and Ed Muster met and were married. The
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1042)[...]ranched at Tuscor until
moving to Thompson Falls in 1948. Ed preceded her in Frank M yers
death in 1982, and she continued to live in Thompson Falls The Sanders County Ledger,[...]ont page col 5 - Frank Myers left on No. 6
Center in 1991.[...]me up from
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Thompson Falls last Saturday, having been in Missoula on
Sandra Muster, Thompson Falls; a sist[...]his way here, and filed on an 80 acres homestead in the
Polson; three grandsons, Judd W ood, Thompson[...]Thompson Falls Power company building here, was in town
Ross, Castle Rock, W ash.[...]rom Eddy.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by ten The Sanders County Ledger,[...]ffelt-Bunch Funeral Service of Thompson Falls was in recently married to a young lady of Spokan[...]George W . Myers jr.
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Camas Prairie - M&M John Muster
went to Anaconda Monday to atte[...]eir son- Henry M yers
in-law Joe Blodnik, who was killed in a car accident last Thompson Falls 1909 P[...]the District Court for Sanders County, but living in[...]d the sheriff’s force is on the trail of In the 1910 federal census Dennis noted that he was[...]May 17, 1917 - front page col 2 - Court in Session Monday -
Lundgrens’ horse is cau[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1043)[...]t 1894 Montana. Mullan, Idaho.
In the 1920 fedeal census Dennis noted that he was a[...]is died Oct. 30, 1942 and was buried Nov. 3, 1942 in Honors from Loyal Friends - The body of George Nadeau,
the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. who was killed in a mine accident at Mullen, Idaho, last
Edith Ma[...]was taken to Missoula for interment. Funeral
1979 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. services wer[...]lumbermen, having worked at several of the camps in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ov. 5, 1915 - page 3 - Eddie Nadeau, who has been in man of Mullen, had his life crushed out in the Hunter mine
charge of the eating parlor at the road camp in Cooper Thursday evening by being caught between an ore car and
gulch, came in Saturday to rest up for a while. Another cook t[...]Cormier and W illiams was helping Nadeau in the mine and was near the
Ed Nadeau have taken ov[...]o the waste
who left last week for their old home in Charlton, New dump and was about to start[...]o unfortunate man’s head against the post in the tunnel.
Evaro; short in height; slender; brown colored eyes; dark[...]Fred Nadeau placed in a cutter and started for the doctor. Dr. Rolfs[...]there when
Fred immigrated to the United States in 1889 and was he met the conveyance. Nadeau was taken to the City Drug
naturalized in 1900. s[...]the head, and several cracks were noted in the skull, any one
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]ened about 4 o’clock, very shortly after
engine in the planer. he had started work. He had been employed in the mine but
In the 1920 federal census Fred noted that he was in Evaro a short time, formerly being with A. P. M[...]d funeral arrangements are awaiting
March 9, 1909 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, word from them[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1044)[...]The couple moved to Missoula in 1945 after Mr. Nash
(Brother, Peter, was born Oct. 16, 1894 Mn., and died returned from serving in the U.S. Navy. He worked for the
Sept. 9, 1972 Ri[...]parachute rigger until his retirement in 1966. He also
Fred Nagas[...]home. Mr. Nauss is employed as clerk in the hardware
The Sept. 11th, 1918 W orld W ar I[...]Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Oct. 17,
in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 34 years of age; born Nov. 3[...]eir future home. Mr. Nausa is employed as a clerk in
of town in Japan); short of height; medium build; brown[...]s, Mt. Friday
from American Legion that he joined in 1932. July 9, 1915 - page 3 - L[...]previously married and where white: John resided in Utica, Bernard Glen Near was born November[...]26 years of age; Lillie was 22 years of age and City, IA. to Charles A. Near and Kate Haller.
resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Missoula, were held Bernard served in the Army and was sent to France - At
Thursday, Jan. 3, at First Methodist Church in Missoula. time of entering service he was an Electrician for the
Burial was to follow in Sunset Memorial Cemetery under the Thompson F[...]gston-Malletta & Geraghty Funeral Home. 1917 in the Sanders County Courthouse noted that he was
M[...]olored hair. he also stated he had
Hillside Manor in Missoula. a dependent mother.
He was born Dec. 10, 1903 in Utica to Mathias and Jane The Sanders Coun[...]ke a short time ago, has been
Falls, Jan. 1, 1930 in a ceremony performed by her father, transferr[...]the Rev. A. W . Hammer, a Methodist circuit rider in the of engineers and passed through[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1045)[...]est - A Miss Robinson, whose former home was in Des Moines,
recent letter from Bernard Near gives the information that he Iowa, arrived for a visit and both young people were
is now serving as operator in an electric power plant behind entertained at the home of Mr. Near’s sister, Mrs.
the lines in France and is enjoying his experiences. He[...]is return by
Bernard joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Near expect[...]as on his card. future home in Thompson and are at present at his sisters.
San[...]th Mr. Near’s relatives. Mrs. Near, his in the Cabinet National Forest.
mother and the Ainsw[...]enographer for
Bernard G. Near died Jan 27,1961 in Boston, Mass. the Thompson Falls Me[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday
will be sent here for burial in the W ildrose cemetery. (Burial May 10, 1912 -[...]ar, a son. Mother and
Mr. Near formerly resided in Thompson Falls and was a son doing well[...]Adaline A. Near died Dec. 30, 1979 with burial in the The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as
Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. ste[...]Nears - A very novel and interesting
1882 Homer, Iowa to Charles A. Near and Kate Haller. party was given W ednesday evening in honor of Mr. and
The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]party.
Ainsworth, arrived on Sunday from W ebster City, Iowa, and The affair was given as a farewell party to the Fords and
at once assumed a position as clerk in the Supervisors office the Nears, who are soo[...]lsewhere.
He married Mary Robinson May 16, 1909 in Thompson, The Sanders County Ledge[...]formation from their marriage license #61 page 60 in the leave Sunday noon for Portland, Ore., wh[...]ir departure will be deeply
Near; white; residing in Thompson, Mt.; 25 years of age regretted by the host of friends they have made while
born Homer, Iowa to Charles near and Kate Haller; he had[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Des Moine, Iowa; white; 22 years of age born Davis City, March 27, 1914 - front page col 1 - W ill Open New Mens
Iowa to Ebenezer Robinson, now deceased and Martha[...]with Mr. Near, will engage in the men’s furnishing business.
Mary Robinson was living at Des Moines, Iowa previous Messrs. Near and Jefferson have secured a lease on the
to arriving in Thompson. She was born about 1887 Davis corner next to the Thompson Meat and trading company’s
City, Iowa to Ebenezer Robinson and Martha[...]erect a two story brick block, and Messrs.
begun in Iowa took place last Saturday at the home of Near and Jefferson have an option for a store room in the
Attorney A. S. Ainsworth, when Miss Mary Robi[...]ill be but a temporary arrangement.
Thompson from Iowa about three weeks ago to accept a (R[...]rticle concerns merchandize and
position as clerk in the Forest Service office. A week later[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1046)[...], Thompson
aunt, Mrs. John Sherman of Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Near Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 30, 191[...]efferson Dissolve - D. H. Near Purchases Interest in
message occasions much regret and sadness.[...]17, 1915 - front page col 1 - Republicans W ill W in, so Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 4, 1918 - front pag[...]deal was concluded the first of the week
Moines, Iowa, and an uncle of Mrs.. D. H. Near of this city, whereby the gents furnishing goods business w[...]kane
Sherman of the Civil war and follows exactly in the as soon as he can close up busine[...]d to be located at least for the winter in the Inland Empire.
republican state. (Political v[...]s. following: Dwight Haller Near residing in Thompson Falls,
May 5, 1916 - page 2 col 1 - New[...]ir.
plant arrived W ednesday and is now installed in the (Dwight could have died Dec. 25,[...]r will be spouse Esther.)
independent in policy and be called the Independent
Enterprise.[...]Harold K. Near was born July 1890 W interset, Iowa, the
of state and the county clerk. The Incorpora[...]on was rejected. - Missoulian.
Sawyer of New York City spent the first days of the week The Th[...]e vacancy. boy to enlist in the army during the present crisis. News of
The[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. his enlistment in the signal department of the aviation corps
Sept.[...]oung of that place visited time will be spent in active service and the other six he will
them her[...]s old
family here wish them success and happiness in their new and has been employed here as an[...]o he started for W allace where he had a position in
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory notes th[...]ad lie up between Missoula
as the 1915 directory, in the business of clothing. and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1047)[...]1047

during his stay in that city he decided to enlist. The Sander[...]Mt. June 3, 1920 Thurs. - An Offer To Lieut. Near In
May 3, 1917 - Local Items - Three carloads of soldiers U. S. Air Service - Former Thompson Boy Gets Offer As
passed thru town Sunday on their way to[...]ctor - Lieut. Harold Near, pilot for the W ebster City
the aviation signal corps made up the company. Ha[...]rlburt, were on position as instructor in the U. S. Aeorial mail service. The
the train.[...], Mt. Thurs. available aeroplane pilots in the country, but fifty have been
June 14, 1917 -[...]s been selected to act as instructors in the U. S. Aerial mail service.
received from Haro[...]safe a man in the air that the government kept him here as an[...]ek by Dwight Near from his brother Harold, who is in the worst way.
the aviation corps. He is en[...]one of the safest pilots and best instructors in the country. It
used by the W right brothers. The[...]the aerial mail service to make great strides in the next few
experience. years and, in preparation for this work, it is establishing
T[...]Local Items - A letter from Harold W ebster City is glad of the honor that has come to Pilot
Near, who is in training at Camp Fairfield, near Dayton,[...]says that he has been successful with the others in kept in W ebster City. Pilot Near spent his boyhood days in
passing an examination for sergeant and will now spend this city, thought of late years he has been living in the west.
most of his time mastering the art of flying. In the aviation As a recognition of his high s[...]d, also known to be a pilot of experience. He was in
his commission in the aviation service and is ready to win s[...]and exhibited here. - W ebster city, (Ia.) Leader.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]r the United States entered the war, and has been in the Helen Near was the daughter of Charles[...]continuously since. W hile instructing a recruit in the Haller.
art of flying in Texas, he suffered a fall, breaking both arms[...]s 1913 Polk directory - The Thompson
and has been in the hospital for the last two months.[...]ller) Near
pilot of a Curtis airplane at W ebster City, Iowa. The plane Kate Haller was born March 23, 1854 Independence, Iowa
was purchased by a company there and is to be use[...]erly a W ebster (Buckmaster?? New York).
City resident before coming to Thompson Falls.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1048)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Buchanan, Iowa and they had the following children: 1] T[...]ildred 82 notes that she is the Librarian in the City Library, she is a
(Randolph Hoyt) ; 6] Bernard; 7[...]Her obituary was in the Sanders County Independent
Charles Ambrose[...]vis - one “Mother” to her many friends in Thompson Falls passed
source stated that they wer[...]milton since she returned from Boston, Mass., in October.
Co., Iowa page 224C - Charles A. Near (merchant) 23 years Mrs. Near was our first city Librarian in which capacity
of age born Pa., as were his paren[...]born Il, her father born Pa., and her mother born in breaking her hip since which time she has been confined to
Illinois.; child: Mabel C. 4 months born Iowa. her chair, part of which time she spent in a Christian Science
She lived in Iowa with her parents and then with her Sanitar[...]to She was born at Independence, Iowa 85 years ago, and
Thompson Falls and this has been her home since. lived in Iowa until about 1909, at which time she came to
Pr[...]Thompson Falls and this has been her home since.
in the 1910 census that she was divorced.[...]n, Mass; Mrs. Mildred Hoyt and Mrs.
from W ebster City, Iowa, for a few weeks’ visit and it is Mrs. Mabe[...]8
their intention to locate permanently somewhere in this part grandchildren & 1 great grandchild.
o[...]Near was born June 1884, the daughter of Charles
in section 30, township 21, north, range 29 west. Th[...]of the dry goods
visiting Mrs. K. Near and taking in the 4th festivities. department of the McGo[...]ldred
M&M Bernard Near by auto to visit with them in Boston. Near will be the ‘hello’ girl in the new local telephone
On their way they will vi[...]that Miss Mildred Near and
Mrs. Anderson will be in charge of the city library. Miss Eva Grandchamp are the tw[...]same.
returned home after spending the winter in Boston, Mass The Sanders County Ledger,[...]May 26, 1916 - page 2 col 1 0 Change in Telephone Office -
Kate Near died Jan. 9, 1939[...]een local manager of the
burial was Jan. 11, 1939 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompso[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1049)[...]alls, Mt. Friday teaching and interested in land. They have the best wishes of
Jan. 7, 1910 - City & County - It will be a surprise to friends the[...]. Ryan & Mary J. Hylent.
Year’s eve at W ebster City, Iowa to Harry Bridenstein. The The Sanders Cou[...]a pretty good place
it will be remembered visited in Thompson one entire to live, rented[...]m and husband who has secured a position in the sampling works
Rachel Stinton.[...]. Falls - The prize bean jar at the Power City Drug company’s
Needham, arrived Saturday from I[...]counted by the committee. The count resulted in 23,506 -
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]ded
Aug. 2, 1912 - page 3 - D. H. Needham, who is in the Dawson Needham jr., Saturday mor[...]them.
Dawson married Kathryn Ryan Jan. 11, 1913 in Trout Dawson died May 9, 1935 Potrerillos, Chili with burial in
Creek, Mt. and they had the following children: 1[...]d
Information from their marriage license # 162 in the May 9th. Survivors are his wife an[...]all of Ronan, W alter of Great Falls and sister-in-law, Mrs.
married - married to Kathryn Ryan of Trout Creek, Mt.; Lillian Lavis. Been in South America since 1926. See July
white; 20 year[...]s P. 18, 1935 issue of Ronan Pioneer. Burial in Inglewood
Ryan and Mary J. Hylent - she had not b[...]y Rev. According to David’s obituary in the Polson Pioneer May
Maurice Casey, Catholic Pr[...]. 8, 1941, the family left Polson in 1921 going to Anaconda,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1050)[...]t
work on the big Anaconda dam down there. W hile in Chili Anaconda, so he arrived here not[...]ls 1913 Polk directory listed Thomas
David died in Belleflower, Ca., he noted that his mother,[...]915 Polk directory lists A. Needom
T.A., residing in Ronan; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.[...]confined in St. Luke’s hospital in Spokane for the past three[...]weeks, is very much improved in health and expects to
Helen Needham was born ab[...]n. Alton enlisted in W W I Dec. 10, 1917.
The Thompson Falls 1917 Po[...]H. Needham article - Robert Needham died in 1944, shot down over the
and her daughter, Helen,[...]f 5th of July 1944 over the English
much improved in health, altho still very weak.[...]W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Local Happenings - Married in search. Sr: M&M TA, Ronan; bro, Tom[...]es
Spokane - Miss Helen Needham, formerly of this city but Nowlin of Jacksonville, FL and Miss Jewell Ronan; and
now a resident of Polson was married in Spokane Saturday grandmother, Mrs. Rach[...]22 at Ronan and grew up there. Enlisted Jan. 1943 in
followed the profession of a trained nurse until[...]Stonehocker, Ronan, uncle
and fell, striking his throat directly on one of the iron rails. and aunt AR.[...]ary to perform an operation, opening the windpipe in off place for the Coeur d’Alenes.
order[...]Your letter arrived when I was in the V. A. Hospital in
Ronald married Amelia Butterworth. Tucson, Ariz., I am now here in Albuquerque with my son,
Amelia Butterworth was a teacher in St. Ignatius, Mt. waiting for warm weather in Mont. (This was written while
As an adult Ronald moved to Portland, Ore. he was in the hospital in Chula Vista, New Mexico.[...]Mrs. Needham died June 1966 with burial in the Mountain
Thomas Alton Needh[...]71, died in Ronan - Mrs. T. A. Needham, 71, Ronan, died
(po[...]chives Helena, Mt.) I often think of the old days in Ronan in 1912 and took up a homestead where she and her
Th[...]ly 1, 1910 - page 2 - Thos. Alton Needham arrived in 93, and the First Church of Ch[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1051)[...]superintendent at a smelter plant; served in W orld W ar I.;
Ark., and Mrs. George (Jewel) Sto[...]and a sister, Mrs. B. F. years; born in Iowa as were her parents: children: Beverly 3
Johnson,[...]Mt.; Lawrence 2 years old, Mt.
Robert, was killed in W orld W ar II. W al[...]ge Co., Mt.
place to be announced. Burial will be in Mountain View
Cemetery under the direction of Shr[...]The family immigrated to the United States in 1889 and
following children: 1] Caren (Jones); 2] Renee (Mitchell). was naturalized in 1891.
Clara died April 5, 2007 Bigfork, Mt. wit[...]blacksmith shop and
2007, at Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork. Clara was born is prepared to serve all patrons. For a few months prior to
Aug. 17, 1927, in coming here he worked in the Coeur d’Alene country.
Penrose, Colo., to L[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
at the Needham home in the early summer. Buffalo Hill Dec. 22[...]mwell) Needham at Thompson Falls in the near future.
W alter J. Needham was born Ap[...]- Feb. 24, Aug. 16, 1912 - page 3 - noted in an item that the Needhams
1912 - W alter Needham,[...]at Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Michigan is enrolled in the ninth grade. The Th[...]lacksmith,
following: W alter J. Needham residing in Thompson Falls, went to Missoula the first[...]Montana State College, Bozeman, Mt.; single; tall in height; crosscut saw with an emery wheel.
med[...]hoeing a horse
Ann Cromwell was born about 1903 Iowa. at his blacksmith shop t[...]the age of 28 years; born Michigan; parents born in Canada; Dec. 4, 1914 - page 3 - W . H[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1052)[...]has thrown away The Needham family left in 1919 to live in Ronan, Mt.
his crutches and is once more able to navigate in the good The 1930 Federal census, Polson,[...]m as a was born Ireland; his mother born in Canada of English
partner with John E. Jacks, bla[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday with his wife Rachel in 1890: Rachel 60 years of age; born
May 14, 1915 -[...]n Ireland; mother born Canada of English
launched in the Power city and will be known as the ancestry; children: 1] Helen 32 year, born Michigan nurse in
Pathfinder Garage, under the firm name of Needham[...]is well known to most everybody years old.
in our city, having been in the blacksmith business here for a Ronan Pion[...]hat article)
and has a number of years experience in the automobile - These people were from pioneer families in Ontario,
business and is a machinist of much expe[...]nd do Iron Mt., MI, on to W allace, Idaho in 1909 to Thompson
repair work. They have the agency for six different Falls in 1910 (the family joined him here) and on to Ronan[...]the high as well as the moderate priced cars. in 1919. To Polson in 1923 as Deputy Sheriff of the new
A part of the b[...]le to attend the funeral. Police for the City of Polson and is still there. Children: 4
The S[...]and both of Polson. A son DH passed away in Chili, So
that I will not be responsible for any[...]gton - R. R. Polson, Mt. with burial in Lake View cemetery, Polson, Mt.
Hoyt, well known[...], nee Rachel
Harbor, W ash., and expects to leave in a few days for his Stimson, Polson; sons: T[...]ear
who will secure work either under Mr. Hoyt or in the woods. Keneardine, Ont., Canada. Married[...]uce for aeroplane Ripley, Ont. W as in business in Burley, Ont., to Michigan in
manufacture and other timber used in war work and it is 1908 to Thompson Fall[...]ar at least. sheriff, chief of Police in Polson, Mason, Buried in Lake
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Tho[...]Rachel Needham died at the age of 84 years in April of
Interest - W . H. Needham returned Tuesd[...]om the trouble which has 84 years in Polson, Mt. - survivors include: sons, TA,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1053)[...]been instantly fatal. The body was taken in charge of
grandchildren; sisters, Miss Mary Stims[...]s. Coroner McCaffery and interment was made in Plains.
Shir, Ripley, Ont., Canada. Other family[...]eedham, Coach Neil was listed in a picture of the 1927 basketball
Missoula, Mrs. G[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Thompson Falls in 1910 from Iron Mountain, Mi. To Ronan Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 - School Notes - Sept. 6, 1910
in 1923, became 1st Lake County deputy sheriff. OES,[...]Mt. Friday
Addition information on this family inIn the Shadows of Aug. 22, 1913 - front page col[...]blished August 1986 languages and assistant in the high school, Miss Minnie F.
by the Mission Va[...]ndent Ledger W ed. May 9, 1934
A trial was held in the offices of City Attorney, A. A. Thompson Falls, Mt. - Vera C[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
intoxicated, and acting in a disorderly manner. W ed. Aug. 29[...]continue to do the cooking in the dormitory.
W itnesses appearing seemed to be inclined in Needler’s The Sanders County Independent[...]. Sept. 26, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mrs.
he was in a bad state of intoxication still by evidence it[...]n visiting Mr. and
appeared that he was drunk and in view of the ordinance, he Mrs. Charles Nelliga[...]h was waived on a five day suspended Conderi in July lost her husband by drowning.
sentence becau[...]mpson Falls, Mt. - Al Neeley, who formerly worked in _______ Nels
the BPR office here were in town. The Nels baby[...]Phillips Nels was born about 1892.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...](June 4) he stated that he was single; he arrived in the hammer man.
United States 1890 and is natur[...]accident so far recorded in connection with the construction
The Sanders Co[...]odged
endeavored to commit suicide by cutting his throat, died at by blasts fired to tear out two coffer dams built in the river
St. Luke’s hospital Saturday a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1054)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

Each man was hurt in a separate accident, the two Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
tragedies occurring[...]oments earlier. (Than Cunningham). He was at work in the The Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directo[...]ition sends word that he expects to arrive in Thompson Falls July
was feared to be hopeless and[...]taken to Spokane
W ednesday, where he was placed in a hospital. He never Jesse Chapman[...]e service
W ednesday, died shortly after arriving in Spokane. It is said at Fort Missoula and remain[...]agent for Jesse joined the American Legion in 1947, at that time he
the Montana Power company spent a couple of days here the noted that he resided in Thompson Falls and was a
first of the week. It is[...]Bernadino, Ca.: that he served in the Army Air Force; (serial[...]ashes are buried with Annette in the Fraternal cemetery,
Information from their[...]ied - married to Betty Lou Valley Hospital in Plains, after a brief illness.
Nelson of Thompson[...]Power Company, before setting up his own business in
Carl Nelson’s burial was in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Thompson Falls[...]in his shop when a second stroke forced him to retir[...]F. Robert Nelson died June 29, 1974 with burial in the Brotherhood of Electrical W orkers.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1055)[...]Thompson Falls. was in the Sisters’ hospital for several months in the spring
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette, and a sister with[...](Boyer) Nelson good many years in the employ of Goodchild & Co., at
John was born Oct 1854 in Jumby, Smoland, Sweden to Thompson. He[...]s Sunday afternoon, and Rev. Mr. Peterson of this city
Nelson is the contractor for this section, is mak[...]Boyer, from Horse Plains, has accepted a position in the wedding of W alter Scott and Mrs. Mar[...]well known and have many friends in Thompson. Mr. Scott
W eekly Montanian April 2[...]ss Mary Boyer, of Plains, well known both in Thompson and Plains having resided in
has secured a good husband and will never become[...]n Falls, Mont.; 3] Barbara I. Sept. 12, In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
1900 - Dec. 11, 1900 burial in W ild Rose Cemetery, Mt. (June 9?) H[...]s 1895; that he was a
1893 - Oct. 30, 1903 burial in W ild Rose Cemetery, teamster; he ow[...]mpson Falls, to Les and his family arrived in Thompson Falls the middle
Mary Boyer of Plains, M[...]940's.
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula Les Nelson managed the Gambles store for W es Davis in
County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - John C. Nelson[...]ee daughters: 1] Betty Jean (Alex Harold
residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., Mt.; son of[...]ried to Les’s brother Alex W . died in 1953 with his obituary
Mary Boyer; white; 28 years of age born Kerby, Oregon; printed in the Polson Pioneer April 16, 1953 - condensed
now[...]on - 1st St. Ignatius News - Alex W . Nelson died in
of John M. Boyer and Barsha Dessinger - neither p[...]ary Boyer and Frank Boyer. is in Chicago.
Mary was born Sept. 1868 Kerby, Orego[...]born Oscar Nelson
in Germany.[...]eet Oscar immigrated to the United States in 1886.
in 1898. In the 1910 federal census he was working in Smead, Mt.
According to the 1900 (June) he st[...]Thompson Falls, Mt., at the age of
United States in 1866 and is a naturalized citizen; he is a 86 years, 11 months and 17 days. He is buried in the county
manager of a saw mill and that he owns his own house. plot in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt. (Death certif. # 1058
John C. died Oct 30, 1903 and was buried in the notes that his last day o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1056)[...]k for the Forest Service for the summer. States in 1910.[...]923 - 1969 (Henne); 5] Harold ‘Bud’ Oct.
home in Mika, W ashington, Sat.[...]to Samuel English Nesbitt and Annie States in 1900.
Marshall. In 1946 Fred and Elizabeth sold the ranch in North Dakota
E. V. married Genevine Pollock Sep[...]g children: 1] Howard west until they arrived in Thompson Falls, Mt.
E., July 8, 1918 Id. - April[...]tenai, Id.; 3] Robert C. 62 years. Burial was in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,
Information from their marriage license # 425 in the Mt. - Sec 1 lot # 5 block 2.
Sanders C[...]Mt.; white; 25 years of age born April 17, 1970 City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 1
Belvedere,[...]uke) Neumiller
of age born W hatchee, Keokuk Co., Iowa to O. Pollock and #2 Juani[...]atchee, Keokuk when they sold their ranch in North Dakota in 1946. After
Co., Iowa to O. Pollock and Ellen Van Patten. arriving in Thompson Falls and finding work. Bud met his
Ea[...]Harold married Phyllis Luke Nov. 29, 1951 in Thompson[...]s M. Flemming.
Sherman of Hope, become interested in a new mining Two years after their m[...]particulars of the deal will first to Missoula in 1953 and then to W allace, Idaho where
be announc[...]e details of the organization of Bud found work in the mines.
the new company, yet incomplete, are p[...]Phyllis died June 7, 1981 and was buried in the City
gentlemen arrived here on Sunday and on Monday we[...]as born Feb. 1856 Ohio. burial in Thompson Falls, Mt.
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]He was born Oct. 24, 1928, in Harvey, N. D. to Elizabeth
John married Lucinda[...]Fischer) and Fred J. Neumiller, both from Russia. In 1954
Lucinda was born Oct 1859 Ill. and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1057)[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
1985, in W allace. They moved to Coeur d’Alene in August Oct. 29, 1915 - page 3 - Adolph[...]and enjoyed fishing relatives and friends in the city. Mr. Neveaux was formerly
and gardening.[...]Grandchamp and of Mrs. Hy Garred.
daughter - in-law, John and Loretta Neumiller, Sparks, Nev.,[...]arold was predeceased by his first wife, Phyllis, in 1981, of Thompson Falls, Mt.; nearest relati[...]ill take place at a later colored hair.
date in Thompson Falls, Mont. English Funeral Chapel,
Coeur d’Alene, is in charge of arrangements.[...]Hayden, ID 83835 or American In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]to America in 1899, 8 months prior to June. And that he is[...]working in the Grandchamp sawmill.
John & W anda[...]ola Butte. His parents were born in Canada from French parents.
John died Sept. 26,[...]‘dit’ Ducharme, both of his parents were born in Charron ‘dit’ Ducharme (b: Nov. 7,[...]te, Quebec) and Marguerite Deshaies (b: 1823).
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]i; that he immigrated with his father and brother in fall Remi was listed in the 1900 federal census, Thompson
of 1899 and is an alien; he is a laborer in Grandchamp saw Falls, Missoula Co., Mt. ([...]to the United States 8 months ago in 1899; that he was a
Missoula, Mt. laborer in the Grandchamp sawmill.
Information from their marriage license A 412 in the
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - A[...]s of age born John Newbrant was born in May 1830 Penns.
St. Albert, Prov. Quebec to Raymo[...]Buffalo Bill ranch, is spending the week in Thompson.
Nellie Grandchamp of Belknap, Missoula Co., Mt.; white; In the 1900 federal census John resided in Butte, Mt.
23 years of age born Milwaukee, Califo[...]born Penn as was his mother. He was listed as an
in the Catholic Church by L. B. Palladins. W itnesse[...]Newell
- Index - Married - both parties residing in Belknap - Adolph Helen June Newell was bor[...]s) Helen died 1974 with burial in the Thompson Falls
Nellie Grandchamp wa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1058)[...]nuary at the home of the bride on Eleventh Avenue in that
John Andrew Newell was born May 28, 1917 to Arthur city. Miss Eckles is the daughter of the late Dr. Eckl[...]nd they had the following are popular in Helena society. Mr. Newlon is a former Great
chil[...]4] Douglas; 5] Heather (Daniel); 6] Sherrie in Thompson. Mr. Newlon is a brother of E. A. Newlon[...]of Thompson for about nine months and is familiar
in Plains. He was born May 28, 1917, to Arthur and M[...]uary 5. Mr. Newlon has arranged
John was raised in Creston, W ash., where he lived with his for t[...]until his enlistment into the United States Army in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
March 1941. He served in many locations and held several Jan. 14,[...]rs. George Newlon
Tank Group 6th Armored Division in the Asiatic-Pacific are in Butte today on their way to Thompson Falls where
Theater, until his honorable discharge in August 1944. Mr. Newlon is engaged in the mercantile business. Mr. and
After his service in the armed forces, John lived in Mrs. Newlon were married at Helena W ednesday evening.
Spokane until moving his family to Hamilton in 1955 where Both Mr. and Mrs. Newlon have friends in Butte, where they
he managed the local store for[...]y visited occasionally.”
company relocated John in 1959 to manage the Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Newlon arrived in Thompson last Saturday
Falls store until his retirement in 1979. Throughout his life, evening. Friends of the young couple had taken possession
John was active in several organizations including the of[...]ish them every success and long lives of
painting in watercolors, pastels and oils. John also enjoyed[...]29, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. Eckles of Helena arrived in
John is survived by his wife, Myrtle; brother J[...]-- just to try out the Remington
private service in spring of 2007. goods. Both were in great spirits when they took the ‘dinky’[...]country are to the effect that Newlon is perched in the top of
George G. Newlon was born June 1880 Iowa to W illiam the tallest pine tree in that district with a full grown bruin
Clark Newlo[...]Co. Bevis is probably in that neighborhood, but can not be
The Sanders C[...]National Bank of Missoula will visit in Thompson over
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...], Geo. Newlon.
cashier of the first National Bank in Missoula, another The Sanders County L[...]s, Mt. Friday
brother T. D. Newlon of W interset, Iowa. July 22, 1910 - page 3 -[...]ent of Miss Ruth Eckles and W interset, Iowa, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
George C. Ne[...]lena. The marriage will take place the first week in is Mr. Newlon’s mother, while the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1059)[...]lls, Mt. Friday aggregate $523,000,000. In addition the firm is the agent for
Nov. 25, 1910[...]tinue to have charge of the fire
left Tuesday for Iowa. Mrs. W ilkerson accompanied him as insur[...]insurance end.
to be able to arrange his affairs in Iowa so that he can return In 1932 George was residing in Helena, Mt.
to Montana and remain permanently.[...]Mary Newlon was born Oct. 1886 W interset, Iowa to
also with the Treasure State Realty Co., the f[...]ilbrick.
Mr. Newlon has several business projects in view but has In the 1900 federal census, W interset, Iowa - Newlon,
made no definite arrangement up to this[...]unday evening for Missoula where they will reside in years; had 10 children - 9 living: 1] Geor[...]Newlon takes a position with the Missoula Iowa; 2] Lyda R. May 1881 Ia.; 3] W illiam C. June 188[...]born Dec. 1868 Iowa with wife Anna F., May 1874 Mt. were
The Sander[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday enumerated in Great Falls, Mt. in 1900.
Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - County Clerk and recorder N. H. In the 1910 federal census Iowa - Lydia is enumerated as
Morgan has moved his fam[...]Green’s present home is at W interset, Iowa.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Jan. 10, 1913 - page 3 - In the changes at the court house in Clark & Gladys (Absher) Newton[...]s County Independent Ledger, Thompson
book keeper in the office of the clerk and recorder. W e learn[...]llaneous shower was given Monday for the preacher
in Thompson Falls and was in the employ of the Thompson and his brid[...]r Oct. 3, 1934
company, has purchased an interest in the insurance firm of Thompson Falls, Mt. - (abstracted) This article appeared in
Pettit and Gage of Missoula, and the firm will no[...]ne of
Mr. Newlon has had an extended experience in office a beautiful wedding Sunday aft[...]Newlon, who church read the vows uniting in marriage Miss Gladys
is recognized as one of the shrewdest business men in the Absher, daughter of M&M J. O. Absher of 366 N. Ave 51
city, will be a big boost to this enterprising young f[...]Absher was maid of honor, brother
largest agency in Montana, will soon be the largest in the Rodney was best man, brother George us[...]. - Rev. Newton Tuesday evening began
out at once in life and casualty lines. The firm now has[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1060)[...]Dec. 19, 1926 at Ellis Island, Himes.
New York City, New York. Isaac W ilson Nichols married Maggie C. Allen in May of
He was naturalized and given his citizen[...]Mt. and they had the following child: 1]
14, 1935 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls, Mont. Gordon C., about 1902[...]- Index - Married - both parties residing in Thompson Falls,[...]Falls, Mt. (Index entry).
D. K. Newton is working in Larson’s store again this week Maggie[...]entucky. Both of her parents
after staying a week in Noxon working in the Larson store were also born in Kentucky.
there. Bob Larson is taking his place a[...]3 - W ilson Nichols, writes us from
Newton, clerk in Larsons’ store who came here from Noxon,[...]residence. The sea breezes are fine in the good old summer time. My
Sanders County Ind[...]p you posted on the happenings of the
been living in the old Peak hospital residence since moving[...]C. V. Nickell
moving in soon.[...]recently been in the employ of W m. Cummngs, left[...]1915 - page 3 - F. D. Nichols, who is interested in The Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory list[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
some business interests in that valley. Mr. Nichols recently Sept. 17, 19[...]his land and who holds down one of the chairs in the W ilde barber shop,
the men employed are maki[...]taking his vacation attending the Interstate fair in[...]Nickerson
Missouri. Both of his parents were born in Ohio. Sanders County Ledger Frid[...]arpet. The first order was from Mrs. R. R. in this country, arrived here yesterday, after spend[...]past seven years in the employ of the government on the
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1061)[...]renounces Gustave, King of Sweden; arrived in New York
Pend d’Oreille, living at Hope and across the lake. He is Sept. 2, 1909; arrived in Montana March 30, 1911.
thinking seriously of loc[...]From his naturalization paper - He arrived in the United
Falls his future home.[...]ates Sept. 2, 1909 through Ellis Island, New York City,[...]m from the Neil Fullerton files, Jan. 18, 1915 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls,
Mt. State Archives, Helena, Mt. )[...]ern Pacific railway. Lived on a witnesses in court.
homestead or land towards the river from H[...], Mt.,
Nigger Bill told the sheriff it was buried in the N. E. while working with Fred Chatha[...]dam site.
$20,000?) The niggers got the gold over in the Fisher River? Sanders County Ledger Fr[...]igger George’s cabin was supposed to be. It was in the little drowned in the Clarks Fork river here Friday evening and at[...]t and N. G. had construction and while engaged in drilling some big
buried it under the floor in the N. E. corner of the cabin. boulders that[...]ather and brothers arrived here yesterday to join in
man named John W inkler had the homestead at[...]ook at my hands.” Charlie says that in the Clarks Fork river near Thompson Falls, Montan[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
that a train crew came in to Thompson Falls and reported a Dec. 12, 1[...]son and brother, Earl M. Niles who was drowned in the
dead and that his skull was apparently stove in by blows. Jim Clarks Fork river on Nov. 28th.[...]Earl M. Niles of Thompson Falls, Mt.
1894 Ledger in a later paper had a one line item “George[...]ll body of Earl M. Niles who was drowned here in the Clarks
the local versions of his death was by[...]rly of this
age; laborer; light complexion; 5' 6" in height; 145 pounds; place but now living at H[...]s, Missouri were notified.
of residency; residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; emigrated Mr. Nil[...]Thompson Falls Power company and while engaged in
there on the “Lucitania,” part of the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1062)[...]slipped from the rock into the river, burial in same city - married June 5, 1888 Minneapolis,
which at that[...]March 17, 1928 Thompson Falls, Mont.
been running in this paper since December and was copied ;[...], 1936 Park Rapids, Hubbard Co., Minn with burial in
The remains were shipped from Sandpoint to Miss[...]ir children: Michel Uexkuell-Gyllenband in 1870 Frankfurt, Germany.
(Michael) Nippert born F[...]sabeth Kieffer, he died May, 23, 1864 with burial in the 4, 1898 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio; 2][...]9
Guthmuller. She died March 18, 1856 with burial in the Cincinnati, Ohio - #2 Ecetra Leah And[...]4] Elizabeth July 1, 1832 with burial Dec. 31 in same city.; 5] Edward Friedrick Oct.
Captina, Belmont, Ohio[...]olusia Co., Florida, burial April 27,
with burial in same town (Mary Moog 1842 Penn. - Jan. 1[...]W illiam Edmund Nippert was born May 7,1861 in Bale,
Sauk Co. W i.) ; 7] Phillipe 1839 Ohio - 18[...]an.
1906 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minn., burial was in Beloit, (The write up in History of Montana has Bills birthday as
Mitchell[...]otherwise and further details are exposed in other records
W illiams’s parents and their c[...]Hamilton Co., 1824, Goersdorf, Germany, who in early life moved to
Ohio with burial Aug. 20, 189[...]rmany and they had the following years in promoting the Methodist faith abroad. For several[...]Main, and here it was that young W illiam
burial in same city (Marie Gertrude Rauen Oct. 12, 1865[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1063)[...]village school master
country to a brother, Carl, in Cincinnati, (who at one time of Vermillion.
w[...]Ohio and who had married Professor was in a picture taken Jan/June July 14, 1903.
Miss Minn[...]hand to open school at Little
Germany to New York City, NY.; on the ship W eser; found Beaver on[...]from his obit., printed schools before teaching in the W hite Pine school. Many of
in the Hot Springs Tribune, March 23, 1928) - At the[...]make his trust. He has a wide acquaintance in the state and is known
living away from home for[...]W illiam McLaren, clerk and recorder elect,
were in that country and fought Indians for a pastime. Hi[...]returned to Cincinnati, considerable experience in work of this nature and will
and according to agr[...]prove a most capable assistant.
farm situated in Iowa. He went out there and took charge, He h[...]his Beaver school and is spending a few days in the clerk and
liking. He took up normal training[...]uties.
and after finishing, he secured a position in Helena, Mt., The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
teaching in a business college and later in St. Peter’s Jan. 3, 1908 - W . E. Nippe[...]ecause of the latter announced that his sister-in-law Miss Maud Gray
his liking for whiskey. He came west first to Dodge City, will be appointed to fill the vacancy.
Kan[...], 1908 - W . E. Nippert
where he became a teacher in the Helena Business college, resigned his position as deputy county clerk to accept a job
and taught in that institution with marked success. He was[...]wo years as deputy clerk
at Helena. He was fluent in five different languages.” and recorde[...]nd public at large,
Bill came to Thompson Falls in October 1894 as reported most efficient and faithful service. His idea as to the conduct
in this local newspaper item: The W eekly Montanian,[...]ficial to be polite to the public and painstaking in his
day Thompson Falls will have as many students in our work, and every voter is always we[...]them.
(From memories of old timers in Thompson Falls, the He was running on[...]f. Ohio.
Nippert purchased an interest in the Silver Tip Mine. This is According to a s[...]of the Thompson Falls schools. out and fell in the gutter and as it was snowing they did not
Mr.[...]reputation that we find him until sometime in the next morning. This was the
trust can b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1064)[...]W . E. Nippert, are bedside, but on arrival in Helena a telegram was awaiting
visiting here for[...]hington, and on leaving here will make their home in reach there before the funeral, Mr. Conger[...]The Thompson Falls Polk directory list him in the 1917 as
now a Justice of the Peace .[...]nd Deputy Clerk of the freight congestion in this yard.
court A. M. Johnson was appointed to f[...]u, one of the big stockmen of the reservation was in
uncle, Judge W . E. Nippert.[...]Falls Polk directory notes that he is and in telling reminiscences of the past said that only[...]mother and sister of Judge W . E. Nippert of this city, Morigeau beat it. The family, includin[...]‘ide of the ‘obol” dropping the h in approved English
brother belonging to an organization to help re-build a city vernacular and adding an l to hobo in his excitement. W ell,
in East Prussia).[...]friends, Jack W illis is making barrels of money in Eastern
July 28, 1916 - page 2 col 5 - Brother of[...]n, July 12 - Judge Alfred K. birth but in action, laid down his life for England’s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1065)[...]Montana 1065

in the inner band. Being very short of money that da[...]eport to the question at very meeting.
court in the matter of the application of Mrs. Theresa[...]ssing will leave a vacancy on the streets of this city
Borders of Plains, for a widow’s pension.[...]alls, Mt. W illiam E. Nippert was born in Switzerland in 1861 of
Thurs. Aug. 11, 1921 - Mr. and Mrs. Clyde[...]Vermillion Creek for a fishing trip. years in promoting the Methodist faith abroad. For several[...]f the Methodist College at
Thurs. Jan. 16, 1922 - City Council News - The mayor Frankfort-o[...]e returned to this country and to a brother Carl, in
against. At this time Mr. Nipper, the appointee,[...]928 of the rest of the men who were in that country and fought
pneumonia caused from hav[...]any, according
doctor. (Death certificate on file in Sanders County to his own story of t[...]up
Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt.) He was buried in the he returned to Cincinnati, and ac[...]presented with a 280 acre farm situated in Iowa. He went out
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]Cause of Death. - The position in Helena, Montana teaching in a business college
community and the county at large were shocked on and later in Saint Peter’s Episcopal School there. Among his[...]students that are now living and have made good in life is
spread that W illiam E. Nippert, one of h[...]From Helena he came to Thompson Falls in 1892 to teach
remarkable career.[...]ly called from Hot Springs and company in which Mr. Eisenman was interested and at the
she[...]dge and a nephews, Russell and Rudolph Shulder. In 1899, from there
resident here for years, but now[...]friend’s bedside and was with him to back in Thompson again and taught for another five years.[...]ll day Friday, but Saturday morning he In 1905 when Sanders County was taken from a part of[...]grew Missoula County he became interested in politics, and made
among his many friends. Along[...]ofession. For twenty years he had held a position in
evening, he asked for a drink of water, he was ra[...]cted as Clerk of Court and later served as deputy in that
three short gasps and was dead immedi[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1066)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

and around in a few days.[...]s best.
people and have won places for themselves in their chosen And make of it a shining jewel, in the region called the west.
professions and in the world of finance. (Po[...]e is survived by an old uncle of 9- years, living in Smith and Mrs. Johnston, taken from the N[...]2 - Locals -
Nippert an Insurance adjuster living in the last named cities; The family of the deceased Judge Nippert are having a
a sister who lived in Cincinnati and a sister, Mrs. Louis monument erected in his memory which will be place to
Helminge of Sea[...]band, Dr. Helminge is an mark his grave in the Masonic cemetery. The work on the
instructor in the U. of W ashington in French. Mrs. Helminge tombstone is being done[...]W illis Nipple
laid to rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery where the Breezes[...]of the Allen House, will leave for
over his grave in the years to come. For he loved its Missoula in a few days to accept a more renumerative
mountain[...]its streams, “a good place to live position.
in and to die in,” he said often of his adopted country.
Jim[...]Rush was born Oct. 2, 1907 Creigton, Neb.,
passed in front of the school. All the school children,[...]by. Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Sanders County L[...]bartender here where Repp’s saloon later was) - In March 7, 1913 - page 3 - W . M. Noble[...]of R. J.
of the mountain men. W hen the west was in the raw. And he Gick.
helped to bring to th[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
A mind equipped in the older schools, as sharp as the Aug. 1[...]W illiam married Mable W illiams in Oct. 1914 Helena, Mt.
They took him east some[...]d life and misspent years, lost out Idaho.
here in the west. They didn’t know, (they never do) how[...]illiam that, and it’s Nobel, stenographer in the office of the local U.S. Forest
W illiam be s[...]Faugh on your east with its evening were united in marriage at Helena, Monday.
dress and its superfi[...]e ranger station on Bull river.
and still believe in God. I must fore swear your pleasures Al[...]is that Miss W illiams is one of the queens
rare in this my farewell trip. I’m going back to[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1067)[...]own Tuesday with his head and arms
Frank W inland in the thick brush on section 20, about two f[...]carpenter by trade and who came here pipe in his mouth and set fire to the bed, but some people
August 23rd from Drummond, was hunting in company with say that James had been d[...]he Plainsman, Plains, Mt. April 28, 1938 - W hile
in town with the news of the tragedy shortly after n[...]eek, Robert Nolan
W inland at once placed himself in the custody of the sheriff. sustained a broken leg. He was rushed to Thompson Falls
He is now confined in the county jail. He is said to be almost for e[...]to St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula for treatment.
Immediately after news[...]W illis Noland
office to bring in the body. (Portion pertaining to Ernest T[...]ndent Ledger, Thompson
Clark’s reason for being in the woods and his life omitted) Falls, Mt.[...]1918 - News of Local Interest -
He participated in the funeral of Joe Valentine Sept. 10, W il[...]Martin creek camp Sunday and spent several days in town.
G.A.R. post of Thompson Falls.[...]Emma Josephine Olson.
In the 1920 federal census the family were residing in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]e to guard the Memorial services are planned in Alaska.
power house and dam, is shy most of the f[...]n attended school at Noxon. He later was a barber in
hand, and he may lose nearly all of his hand as t[...]y will be published when available.
heard someone in a nearby thicket. W hen he went to[...]vestigate he released the safety lock on his gun. In the dark
he stumbled and the rifle was discharged[...]Emma Josephine (Olson) Noll
over the muzzle just in time to received the bullet. He rushed J. Arthur Noll was born April 29, 1893 in Iowa.
up town with the blood spurting from the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1068)[...]Emma Josephine Olson was born March 10, 1899, in November 1983.
Madison, Minn., to[...]Falls via Plentywood, Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls, with the Rev. Lorin
where they vi[...]h burial Cemetery. Shrider Funeral Home in Plains is in charge of
Sept. 27th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. arran[...]d
75 - Funeral mass for Art Noll, 75, was recited in St. Bessie.
W illiam Catholic Church[...]lif.
Sarsfield O Sullivan officiating. Burial was in the City
Cemetery here.[...]y and Julia Stanton.
He was born April 29, 1893 in Iowa. He was married to The Sanders Count[...]nt and supplies at W hite Pine. The drive will be in
Minn., and seven grandchildren.[...]Tuesday - will finish her duties as teacher in the Kirby district
Art Noll, 75, died Tuesday evening in the state hospital for tomorrow and will co[...]where he had been confined for next Monday in W hitepine canyon.
sometime. Funeral services are[...]ildren: 1] Florence,
He was born April 29, 1893 in Iowa and came to Eastern Sept. 1912 Belknap, Mt.; 2] Edgar Feb. 1, 1919 Mt.
Montana in 1916. He was married to Emma Olson at[...]ormation from their marriage license # 97 page 98 in
Plentywood Nov. 7, 1922 and they moved to Noxon in 1937 the Sanders County Courthouse, Th[...]Lathrop, W arren Co., Iowa to Martin C. Forbes and Jennie
Emma died Jan. 23,1984 in Plains, Mont. at the age of 83 L. Keller;[...]sly married - married
years with burial Jan. 28th in the City Cemetery, Thompson June 15, 1911 in W hitepine, Mt. by Tom H. Martin,
Falls, Mt. Sec.[...]riday
causes Monday at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. June 16, 1911 - page 3 - John E. Norby and Bessie L.
She was born March 10, 1899, in Madison, Minn., to Hans Forbes, both of W hite Pine, were united in marriage
and Theoline Olson. The family homesteaded in Dooley in yesterday morning by Rev. T. H. Martin[...]la, Mt. June 17, 1911 page
She married Art Noll in Plentywood in 1922. The couple 3 col 4 - Marriage - J[...]armed near Dooley until 1937. They moved to Noxon in Forbes of W hitepine.
1937 and to Thompson Falls in 1954. Bessie was born about 1893 Lathrop, W arren Co., Iowa
Mrs. Noll was preceded in death by her husband in to Martin C. Forbes and Jennie L. Keller.
September 1968, and by a sister, Mabel Torgrimson in The Sanders County Ledger,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1069)[...]Simons. His father was born in New York and his mother
The Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory listed him. born in Michigan.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday In the 1880 federal census, condensed version, Juani[...]avid Northrup 36 years of age
Norby, who has been in charge of the Big Blackfoot Lumber born NY[...]n 26 years of age born Mi, her parents born in New York; son
promoted to the position of superin[...]nner will succeed Mr. Norby here, born in Ohio.
occupying the same position with the Blackfoot company. In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday fellows in the county, ’blew in’ on Thursday to attend to
April 24, 1914 - page[...]employed by the Cameron with some logging in this vicinity.
lumber department of the Anaconda[...]Norby of Stark spent Tuesday.
several days in town on business the first of the week. Mr.[...]Falls 1909 Polk directory lists him.
Norby lived in Thompson Falls about four years ago and[...]th the A.C.M., company as logging in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Edgar
superintendent and is at present engaged in extensive Noarthrup of Paradise, Mont.; white; 32 years of age; born
operations in the Nine-Mile country near Stark.[...]18 years of age born Paradise, Mont., to August
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]f the Peace. W itnesses: Gibert J. Heyfron
States in 1894; that he is a laborer in the local saw mill. and Thos. P. Conlon.[...]June 30, 1905 - A. J. Norp of Teko, W ash., a son-in-law of Northrup and Miss Mercier both of Paradise were united in
J. D. Roberts has moved to Thompson with h[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1070)[...]Drummond Grove and Millvia. Her father was born in Ohio
He has operated the place himself this year and has done and her mother in Indiana.
pretty well for a beginner. In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]owned their own house. That his parents were born in
separation and separate maintenance.[...]mpson now living at Paradise, was attending court in The Thompson Falls 1905 Polk directory lists him as
this city Monday. working in a saloon.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday
Emily Northup, of Plains were in Thompson Tuesday. Nov. 2, 1906 -[...]ciating.
following: Edgar Leroy Northrip residing in Paradise, Mt.; The blow was an exceedin[...]o pay her father a visit and he was terribly
tall in height, slender build; blue colored eyes; grey co[...]e wife of Mr.
Edgar died April 1949 with burial in the Plains cemetery, McMann, but secured l[...]Ray Northway friends in this community.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]Norton, this week received the
recently enlisted in the Forestry regiment, was here Saturday eng[...]proof in support of his claim to a homestead entry of 160[...]de W alter Norton.
age born Ohio, his father born in Conn and mother in NY; The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
wife Josephine, 28 years of age born in Prussia as were her Nov. 19, 1909 - The No[...]Mt. ed 88 sheet
Charles came to Thompson Falls in 1886 according to the 13A - Charles H. N[...]l mother born Mn.; wife
Charles married Eulalia in 1893/9 they had four children: Eula[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1071)[...]ulys, of W allace, has purchased an half interest in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]- Charles Norton has
tomorrow to join Mr. Norton in the conduct of the business. closed up hi[...]ilding for some other line of business.
felt want in Thompson Falls.[...]d. Aug. 15, 1934
He will bring his family here in the near future and make Thompson Falls, M[...]says (Charles and Eulalia built and lived in the house that the
it is the only sanitary fountain in the county. All sorts of soft Flescher family l[...]tion of a two-story building on his town property in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]e Norton family. in gear and as it started away it threw Mrs. Norton[...]oint. Mr. Bullard has had six years’ experience in the Thompson Falls, Mt. - Miss Dorothy Norton left Thursday
skating rink business in Portland and other Pacific coast evening for her home in Seattle. Miss Norton taught English
cities, and is confident that it will be a successful venture. in the high school here for five years, coming to us[...]simply rent skates to those who desire to indulge in that Her departure is regretted.
pastime. Later in the season he intends to give dances every[...]t week, left Friday for Glasgow where she teaches in
some fancy skaters here, who will give exhibitions in their the high school.
line.[...]Tuesday for Seattle after teaching English in the local high
It is reported that Mr. Norton[...]he school for the past five years.
winter in southern California.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1072)[...]ouse of mother Mrs. Jenny York, who lives in W enatchee, W ash.,
Glidden & Griggs, St. Paul, i[...]and two brothers and two sisters living in W ashington.
Thompson Falls.[...]Tuesday in Plains, and arrangements for funeral services[...]ied the second time to Laura Daniels May 11,
born in Conn and his mother born in New York. 1935 Thompson Falls,[...]Information from their marriage license #117 in the
Co., ND (James H. Lux).[...]s H.
age born Ohio, father Conn., and mother born in NY; wife Norton and Eulalia Groves; he had[...]and Agnes Poquette; she had not been previously
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...], 1915, the daughter of
On George’s headstone in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Charles Dani[...]ael, Calif., after a 14 years battle
always known in Thompson Falls as Henry or Hank. w[...]. Laura had lived at San Rafael in the same area where she
Mrs. Henry died June 12, 1934 with baby, buried in the and her husband, Hank Norton, had moved to in 1942.
W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]nurse, Mabel McKeel. Mrs. Charles Norton, mother-in- Laura and Hank Norton had two children, a son, Charles,
law, was also in attendance. Dr. Rew was called on the case and a daughter, Irene; both born in California.
hurriedly, without being previously f[...]ed state Jose, Calf., and Dorothy Tompkins, in Idaho; son Charles
that every medical attention a[...]she leaves three Laura was preceded in death by her husband, her parents,
children, Harry, age 9, Virginia, age 7 and Dorothy age 2. In a stepdaughter, a sister and her brothers.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1073)[...]Friday at 2 p.m. in the Community Congregational church[...]Norton, the evening at his home here in Thompson Falls.
miner who was blown up in the Silver King mine a few days The Rev.[...]der Funeral Home of
from the effects of the shock in better shape than was Plains.
expected[...]st his life, Mr. Norton was born Dec. 2, 1902 in Thompson Falls and
he has been under the care of[...]ed Thompson Falls schools. He married Pearl Fulks in
has recovered the use of some of his muscles and[...]Koons, San Francisco and two grandchildren.
again in time. His recovery will be slow, as it is feared[...]earl went to live with Herb
his brain was injured in the explosion. There are bruises on Jameson.[...]arl died Jan 20, 1983 and was buried Jan 22, 1983 in
and one or two of them fractured his skull. (May 23 issue of the City Cemetery; Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 25 lot #50
new[...]ulalia C. Grove.
and his face and body burned and cut. The Thompson Falls[...]W orld W ar I draft card noted the
Kenny served in the Marine Corp., enlisting Aug. 1947 at f[...]farming; single; tall in height; slender build; blue colored[...]Elliott celebrated her 12th birthday at her home in W illiam Nort[...]parents were both born in Virginia.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]14, 1907 Noxon, Mt., to Moore. (residing in Plains, Mt.). She resided in St. Paul,
Charles Fulk & Belle Simpson. There is the possibility that Ramsey Co., Minn., in her youth.
Sarah Fulk of Noxon is her step-mother[...]n Mt.; parents the Brittenstein Variety Store in Plains.
place of birth unknown: contractor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1074)[...]len Graff, Sunnyside, Alnora Mituniewiez,
arrived in Thompson to open up a shoe repair shop.[...]Shrider Funeral Home of Plains was in charge of local
Thompsonite laughs and says: “I[...]scape was can only be appreciated found in the Record Management Dept., of the Missoula
by t[...]County Courthouse, in the basement archives.)

N. K[...]born Ma. Parents born in Ma.; Elizabeth (wife) 58 years of
M ollie Nuse age born in Pa as were her parents: children: W ilder 26
Mo[...]-
Mollie died Jan. 1980 Plains, Mt. with burial in the Lower Rev. W ilder Nutting, from Missoul[...]ens at Sunnyside, W ash. and in the evening preached in the school house to quite a
Sanders County Ledg[...]eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday
in the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens at Sunnyside,[...]-
W ash., for Mollie Nuse, 85, who died Thursday in the Clark Our first Sunday preaching took p[...]nday - Rev.
Fork Valley Hospital. She had resided in Thompson Falls at W ilder Nutting from Mis[...], Mt., Territory Friday
Mollie Freauff was born in Odessa, Russia Oct. 16, 1894 Oct. 14, 1887 - Died - Nutting - In Evanston, Ill? On the
and came to the United Stat[...]s. W ilder Nutting, aged 11 months.
They farmed in the St. Ignatius valley for several years Rev. Nutting is enumerated in the 1910 federal census in
before retiring to Sunnyside. He died there in 1964. Yellowstone Co., Mt. an[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1075)[...]splendid patronage. Mr. Conners is the same
home in Arden Davis’s pasture July 17, 1961 by Mrs. Ard[...]Mt. at the age of 71 years. Burial was July 17th in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 13 lot # 1 b[...]rmer resident of this place, who now own property in[...]Ernest Nyers died Nov. 28, 1913 and was buried in the
W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]14, 1905 - Ed O’Brien formerly orderly sergeant in the[...]rite Nygaard active service in the Philippines, was a welcome visitor at
Archi[...]Sunday.
Archie H. Nygaard died 1961 with burial in the Thompson
Falls Fraternal cemetery, Thompson F[...]O’Brien was born.
Hattie has her burial plot in the Thompson Falls Fraternal The Frontier I[...]Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. May 10, Tables in the Town: Comfortable Rooms: Guests supplied
1884[...]C. Sullivan for $1,100 half interest in Sullivan House and[...]directory laborer for the
O’Brien expects to be in Chicago. Northern[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 192[...]Thompson Falls Highs School graduation as noted in the May 17, 1912 - front page - New Bank[...]arrived from Missoula last
with W illiam Cummings in the Exchange bar and the evening an[...]former for business.
Thompsonite, are now in business in Kootenai, which place The Sanders[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1076)[...]E. L. Plargue was
State bank, left for Salt Lake city on Friday last, for a two the only one who got[...]jeweler, has opened out in the drug store of Merrill & Hull.[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 192[...]Oden of Thompson Falls, has enlisted in the navy and is
Clarence & Cassy O[...]e O’Connell of this place was
granted a divorce in Judge W ebster’s court last week, on[...]Lillian is listed in the 1917 Polk directory as a[...]ha (Harper) Odette
Butte, Mt will make their home in Thompson Falls. Mr. W illiam ‘Billy[...]ad. parents were born in Ohio.
The Sanders County Independent Ledger W e[...]Minneapolis, Hennepin, Mn page
C. O’Connor Co., in the past has used electric power to run 297C - Margarette 58 years of age born in Ireland as were
his rock crushing machinery and f[...]her parents; son W illiam 16 years of age born in Minn.,
cheaper than Diesel engines. parents born in Ireland.
W illiam came to Thompson Falls in 1889 according to the
M yrtl[...]liam
18, 1934 - Mrs. Myrtle O’Conner and mother-in-law have Odette, the young rancher from[...]Mrs. Billy married Mary ‘Bertha’ Harper in June 15, 1897
Haley.[...]. Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
Myrtle O’Connor and her aged mother-in-law left last Friday County Courthouse, Misso[...]residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mont.; son of Ducan[...]; white; born W ashington Co., Ohio; now residing in
Lumber Co., in 1952.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1077)[...]te, Michigan to Thomas Ogeton and Agnes Temple;
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]1865 Sweden.
Bertha died June 1901 with burial in W ildrose cemetery, In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ars of age, single;
W illiam died Feb. 14, 1946 in his home in town. He was came to the United States 187[...]n there for some time. Mrs. Roland W alford
acted in his behave for collecting his belonging. Burial was Paul Thomas & Catherine M ae (M cKeel) O’Hare
in the W ildrose cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt. (Death[...]Paul’s family remained in Sand Coulee until about 1922,[...]first grade and attended all of his school years in
meeting was called to order by officers of the Gr[...]wanted to do as a career. He enrolled that fall in the
and duly installed as 3rd Degree Charter memb[...]he supplemented his income with working in the cafeteria[...]also
Lloyd G. Oertli joined the American Legion in Thompson taking ROTC. In 1941 he received his four year degree and
Falls.[...]ocuted Paul and Catherine were married in Missoula, Montana in
while repairing a power line break up Prospect Cr[...]had two children: 1]
Thompson Falls. He is buried in Hamilton, Mont. Timothy Jeff, ma[...]an
Lloyd died June 1959, W ashington with burial in the Patrick and Shannon Gail) and daug[...]se # 3061 page 491
Charley Officer is mentioned in the visit of 1920 of Missoula County Co[...]f age
time. It was mentioned that Hillis was here in 1890 and born Sand Coulee, Cascade Co.,[...]ce M. Laizure - he had not been previously
Hillis in the wilds of Alaska.[...]n.
Information from their marriage license # 714 in the Catherine was born March[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1078)[...]y Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

majoring in Math, Paul was immediately called into service.[...]e volunteered for Naval duty and was Commissioned in In 1968 Paul and Catherine retired from being part of the
June. After a speedy but thorough training in commanding a school system and moved to Hope, Idaho where in 1950
ship, he was assigned to Faragut,, the naval[...]- Paul Thomas O’Hare was born
W hile Paul was in the Pacific, Catherine was also in the in Sand Coulee, Mont., on June 23, 1917 to Thomas an[...]the rank of Second Officer. 2008 at his home in Hope, Idaho. He was educated in Great
She entered the service Aug. 3, 1942 and wa[...]b of being a dietitian. This was one of the items in the in 1935. W hile in high school, he obtained an Eagle Scout
local pap[...]e M. O’Hare of University of Montana in Missoula, obtaining a BA in 1940
Thompson Falls was among a recent graduating class of 200 and Med in 1946. W hile at UM, he was on the swim team
W AAC[...]eceived for four years and held records in the 220 and 440 freestyle
third officers commissions. at schools in Montana, Idaho and W ashington.
Catherine was d[...]e held at a later date.
later Paul was discharged in 1945. A life-long e[...]er his discharge, Paul returned to the University in career in 1941 at Deer Lodge, Mont. He and Catherine Mae
Mi[...]er 20 of that year. His
obtained housing by being in charge of one of the dorms, he educational car[...]d while he proudly served
was a Councilor for the in coming G. I’s explaining their his country in W orld W ar II with the United States Navy. He
ri[...]an admired and respected L.C.I. Ship’s Captain in the
Paul graduated in 1947. Immediately taking a position of Pacific Theatre and was discharged as a Lieutenant SR.
teaching in Red Lodge, Mont. Grade after four years of active duty.
The next year, in 1948, Paul accepted a position in Following his military career, Paul re[...]s while working
until 1956 when he accepted a job in Helena, Montana as toward his Master’s d[...]erved as the principal of the junior high school. In
accepted the position of Assistant Superintendent in Helena, 1948, he accepted a position as Superintendent of Schools in
Mont. Thompson Falls and remained in that position until 1956. At
In 1961 Paul lost his mother, this is the article th[...]on from 1957 to 1960. The Billings Public Schools
inin a Billings hospital from from 1960 to 1964 when he was named Superintendent of
injuries received in a one-car accident Thursday afternoon Schools[...]ber. retirement in 1977.
Mrs. O’Hare was the mother of Paul T. O[...]nd civic
superintendent of schools for many years in Thompson organizations throughout his life and he served as a vestry
Falls, and now in Billings. Mrs. W aino Laine, mother of member of his church in several communities. He achieved
Mrs. Paul O’Ha[...]day and left the DeMolay Legion of Honor Award in 1946 and was a
Saturday for Billings to accompany[...]Rotary International while living in Billings.
Three other persons were in the car believed to have been Paul and Cathe[...]. Her sister, Mrs. Margaret Oreille in 1977 near property they had purchase in 1949
Narvestad, Vista, Calif., and a granddaughter, Myrna Pierre, while living in Thompson Falls. They enjoyed many happy
as was Mr[...]many friends they met throughout
and had visited in Thompson Falls. In addition to Paul, she their lifetime. W hile in Idaho, Paul was an active member of
is sur[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1079)[...]rd games Dave and Anna were enumerated in the 1900 federal
with his family, loved water sports, and liked tinkering in his census in Frenchtown, Missoula Co., Mt.
yard and garden. Hi[...]member Anna died July 1900 with burial in the Missoula City
his kind heart and gentle manner as well as his s[...]Notice of death was in the Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. July
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and 5, 1900 page 4 col. 2: July 7, 1900 page 4, col 1 and 2.
brother-in-law, Joyce J. Pierre and Leo L. Pierre and his
br[...]therine of Hope as well as his daughter and son - in - law, Evelyn Olds was listed in the school records of 1938, she
Cathy and Carl Sandell and his son and daughter - in -law, is listed as Lyle Vinson being her s[...]He is also survived by three Harry served in the United States Army as a Corporal with
great g[...]t, the 725th Co. Montana. He was discharged in 1919 .
Idaho and Logan O’Hare of Kirkland, W ash. Other Harry married Vivian Brockway in 1919 Mandan, N. D.,
survivors include a sister in law, Bertha O’Hare of Great and they ha[...]Spirit Episcopal Church Harry resided in Thompson Falls at the time he joined the
in Sandpoint, Idaho. American Legion in Thompson Falls in 1938, he remained a
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint, Idaho is handling member unt[...]and that in 1942 he was residing in Plains.[...]ry died November 20, 1954 Missoula, Mt. and was
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., buried November 23, 1954 in the Plains cemetery, Plains,
Mt. (June 5) he stat[...]e; that Montana.
he came to the United Stated in 1881 and is naturalized; he The Plainsman[...]ere Tuesday - Military funeral services were held in Plains
Baron O’Keeffe[...]home of his daughter, Mrs. Lyle Vinson, in Missoula.
were up from O’Keefe canyon Tuesday w[...]their last year’s products, and the Baron says in serious illness. He had been in the hospital about two weeks.
another year he exp[...]discharge in 1919, he was married to Vivian Brockway at[...]Post, Veterans of Foreign W ars, were in charge of the
they disposed of advantageously. Th[...]their last year’s products, and the Baron says in Pallbearers were Albert Avery, Douglas Smi[...]Shriders Funeral Home were in charge of arrangements.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1080)[...]Olinstead Mrs. John Oliver Killed in Rail Mishap Friday - Funeral
Eau-Claire Leader,[...]artin services were held in Sandpoint.
Earl Charles Oliver was born Feb. 23[...]ver and Mary Louise across the tracks in front of the train as it sped underneath
Rosemeye[...]Graces and they had: 1] Alice grew up in Oklahoma and married John Oliver in 1926 in
Dorothy ‘Billie’ July 26, 1931 Missoula, Mt.[...]ce D. died Jan. 8, 1984 with burial Jan. 14, 1984 in the logging contractor for the Thompson Falls Lumber Co.
Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]tional church and the Rebekah lodge. She had been
in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. active in Camp Fire Girls work for the past several years.
(Large article on the Oliver families in the “History of Surviving in addition to the widower are her mother, Ms.
Bonne[...]John died March 17, 1972 with burial in the Pinecrest
Seymour, Indiana to Charles Oliver[...]of Bonner County, Idaho) Charles Mary died in 19--, with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery,
came first to Spokane, W[...]Robert Oliver
Mary and the children arrived in Sandpoint by train.” The W eekly M[...]d from
John and Allene came from Colburn, Idaho in 1946 and the evidence submitted it seems[...]r for the Pack River Lumber Company. They brought in stay all night. Harvey consented and the n[...]at Oliver
Alleen died June 17, 1960 with burial in the Pinecrest tried to take his gun[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1081)[...]ls, Montana 1081

in that neighborhood but a few weeks, though he had been in officiated and burial was in the W hitepine Cemetery.
the Territory more or le[...]years. He was born on Mrs. Olson was born in Norway, May 21, 1891. She came
Great Slave lake, his father being an Englishman in the to Montana in the early 1900's and married Adolf Olson in
employ of the Hudson Bay company and his mother a Plentywood in 1925. The couple came to Trout Creek in
Connecticut woman, and was about forty-five years old. He 1936 and operated a farm.
mined at Butte in the early days and then went to the States S[...]the widower; sons, Boyd of Port Hill,
and farmed in Illinois but returned to Montana some years[...]huey,
ago. A brother of his is said to be engaged in the sheep Spokane; Mrs. Hazel Thomas, Miss[...]children. There are numerous brothers and sisters in
yesterday afternoon bringing Harvey with him. Dr.[...]burial in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
The Fr[...]- Robt Oliver was shot and killed by John Harvey in 2, 1968 page 5 col 1 - Adolf Olson, 81, Ri[...]cause the Coeur d’Alene Thursday in a Hot Springs Hospital. Services were held in
stampede have not gone his route. He has been adj[...]m officiating. Burial was in the W hitepine Cemetery.[...]Mr. Olson was born July 5, 1886 in Sweden and came to
Russell[...]from Sandpoint, Idaho who were married in Plentywood in 1925. Mrs. Olson died in
logged up Thompson River.[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday parents were born in Norway.
March 7, 1913 - page 3 - Ed Olson, formerly of this place, In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Mt. (June 9?) He stated that he was a laborer in the local
spent the winter.[...]vik?, Norway to
Gustaf Adolf Olson married Nora in 1925 Plentywood, Eileit Olsen and Hansi[...]He was married to Rhoda Vanstone Sept. 15, 1915 in
had at least one child by him, Boyd W illiam.[...]Information from their marriage license # 304 in the
She arrived in the United States, Dec. 21, 1923 at Noyes, Sa[...]on Falls, Mt.; white; 26 years of age born
living in Macoon, Saskatchewan, Canada where their son[...]ite; 18 years of age born Cambria,
April 14, 1941 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls, W y[...]arried
Mont., at that time she stated she resided in Trout Creek. Sept. 15, 1915 Thompson Falls,[...]Friday
services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in Our Savior’s Sept. 17, 1915 - front page[...]W ednesday evening, Sept. 15, at the home of Mrs.
in a Missoula hospital Saturday. The Rev. Ronald Paulson Johnson, in the eastern end of town, Odin Olson to Miss

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1082)[...]of Missoula and Adolph Gustafson of this city. This is the
The Thompson Falls 1915 Polk direc[...]first application for naturalization made in this county under
engineer for the Thompson Falls[...]W atson) Olson
Donald was born April 13, 1929, in Tacoma, W ash. He John & M arjory (Elliott) Olson
grew up and was educated in the Manhattan and Jardine John Adolf Olson was born April 2, 1931 Archer, Mt., to
area. He served in the Navy during W orld W ar II. Adolf[...]elia.
He married Marjorie W atson Dec. 26, 1947 in Thompson Johnny and Marjory Elliot were[...]was raised in the Trout Creek area with her brothers and
Don had served in W orld W ar II. sister[...]n Lacy); 2] Lola {#1 W ade Dodge; # 2
He worked in the timber industry. He also did long-haul J[...]W ednesday at passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, May 20, 2005.
Croxford and sons Funeral Home in Great Falls, with burial Margie’s life was[...]daughters Elizabeth Bernice Scott of Born in Butte, March 25, 1932, Margie began her life by
S[...]at Falls; a sister, Orlean attended school in Trout Creek. After graduating from high
Jermann o[...]ven grandchildren. Also surviving are school in Thompson Falls in 1951. Margie moved to Idaho
a cousins Norman Smit[...]perator, and waitress at a Sandpoint
preceded him in death. - Sanders County Ledger Thur. cr[...]Randy, Margie
Han S. Olson died 1956 with burial in the Thompson Falls and Johnny settled into a life with their family in wester
City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]always enjoyed the chance to take care of anyone. In her
Harry Olson[...]later years, Margie enjoyed boating, traveling in the RV and
Harry Olson was born November 1, 188[...]Margie was preceded in death by her mother and father,
Harry served in the Army in the 8th Co. 116th Depot. Grace and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1083)[...]Ellis
at 1 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Thompson Island, New York City, New York.
Falls with Pastor Chansy Charles offic[...]His petition for naturalization was noted in this item in the
Arrangements are under the direction of Bun[...]Oscar of Sweden and names as his
away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008. His life wit[...]compilation of hard work, strong of this city. This is the first application for naturalization[...]laugh around every corner. made in this county under the new requirements.
In the heart of everyone he met, “Johnny - O” wi[...]3, 1908 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls, Mont.
Born in Archer, Montana on April 2, 1931, Johnny - O[...]dren. After
moving to Trout Creek with his family in 1936, Johnny - O Joseph[...]on
began to build a lifelong appreciation of life in the W estern Joseph Theodore Olson was born J[...]as buried March 6, 1986
spent serving his country in Korea. with burial in the Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thompson
After returning home from Ko[...]1, 1913 - front page col 1 - W eek’s Events at City of
behind the steering wheel of a logging truck.[...]t and the
His Yellow Peterbilt became a fixture in the local logging liquid flew into has eye an[...]end time with Johnny - O filled all o four hearts in Martin T. Olson died 1956 with burial in the Thompson
return. Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Johnny - O was preceded in death by his father and
mother, Adolf and Nora Ol[...]ash.; Andy 18, 2008 - (picture of Marvin in his army uniform & one of
(wife Dara Olson) of Rathdrum, Idaho; and Kristen him in later life) - Marvin T. Olson, 75, went to be wit[...]of Pablo; and his eight great Savior in Glory at 8:05 p.m. Saturday evening, Sept. 6,
gra[...]a short visit to Sandpoint, Idaho.
special place in their hearts for him. H[...]ildhood. A large part of his youth was spent
SHEC in Thompson Falls, Saturday March 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. here in Sanders County. He left home in his early teens and[...]egan working full time as a ranch hand near Camas Prairie.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1084)[...]y volley.
until Marvin entered the army in 1953 and served two years Marvin’s fami[...]only girlfriend, Martha Braun on April 23, 1960, in
Sandpoint, Idaho. In short order they had two sons and a[...]en Olson
daughter, moving to Thompson Falls, Mt., in October 1963 The Sanders County Ledger,[...]nurses because of his easy humor and the sparkle in his eyes, Ole Olson
eve[...]olk directory lists him as a
Marvin was wealthy in friends and family who deeply laborer.[...]trouble his children light complexion; 5' 7" in height; 155 pounds; light colored
got in throughout their years at home. He also passed on[...]onversation with or W ermland, Sweden; residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
about Marvin was complete wi[...]s laughter. emigrated from Goteberg, Sweden in a small boat to
Though absent in body, he will always be present in our England, through England by railroad[...]s Gustavus V. King of Sweden; arrived
survive him in his immediate family. Marvin L. and Sheila New York City April 19, 1911; arrived Montana Sept. 18,
Olson live in Loveland, Colo., with their children, Ashley 1917.
and Alex. Leslie L., and Angela Olson live in Oak Harbor,
W ash. They have two children, Miriah[...]te Olson
(Olson) Buyce and her husband Roger live in Plains, with An article on the death of[...]14 noted
nephew, Di “Thadius” Braun was taken in after their own that Pete was Gust close[...]nevolence while growing up.
Marvin was preceded in death by both parents and two[...]ive Local Happenings - Miss Ruby Olson of Camas Prairie is
him.[...]superintendent of schools.
Marvin was preceded in death by both parents and two Miss Olso[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - Miss Ruby Olson of Camas Prairie is
Mountain Assembly of God in Thompson Falls, where the stenogra[...]at Marvin used throughout his life was Lives in Kalispell.
displayed at the service Numerous musi[...]ss is Greener on the Other Side, Blue Eyes Crying in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1085)[...]Charles A. Oppelt was born ca 1861 Iowa to Sylvanuas
John O’M ea[...]The 1880 federal census, Vinton, Benton Co., Iowa -
of the Thompson Falls Mercantile Co., boarding[...]t to residents of Clarksfork was W aterloo, Iowa, and expect to make Thompson Falls their
one performed in Sandpoint, Saturday noon, March 21 by home. They are living for the present in the A. L. Anderson
Rev. Father Kelly, when Miss Gladys Klaus of that city and house. Mr. Oppelt expects tow work at h[...]s a clerk. the new schoolhouse in W hitepine.[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Falls in the near future to remain during the school year.[...]the new schoolhouse in W hitepine.
Hugh O’Neil married and had the f[...]dish of Thompson river has killed
Montanaian, was in Monday to see the elephant. He and his eig[...]ear the Mountain house,
and they will probably be in shape to give us a good report[...]Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah Sept. 29, 1893 -
The Sanders County Ledge[...]urder of Jacob Orn at Thompson Falls
parlor there in the exciting times of ‘84 during the Couer[...]lan on Sunday to visit three years term in the penitentiary. (Missoula newspaper
old[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1086)[...]Emma was a primary teacher the fall of 1906 in Thompson
Falls, Mt. - Denver Laughlin received a[...]irst of the Falls.
week from his mother, living in Seattle, which conveys the The Sanders C[...]riday
information that James Osburn, an old timer in this section, Aug. 30, 1907 - Miss Emma Ochs[...]ames Osburn is known by nearly all the old timers in this June 26, 1908 - Emma Oschsner, former h[...]section of the country, having conducted a hotel in Missoula W is. (School teacher in out lying schools).
in its early days on the site now occupied by the Sh[...]discover See W alter S. McCurdy.
gold in Trail creek, near Murray, Idaho, where he and his
partner uncovered the largest nugget ever found in those Benny Oster[...]manufacturing air lock log homes in the 1960's.
Arnold & Arlene Oschma[...]manufacturing air lock log homes in the 1960's.
following children: 1] James; 2] Mary[...]k, Mt. Mr. Ostergren was listed in the American Legion 1929
Arlene was residing in Kamiah, Idaho in 2003. membership as residing in Thompson Falls; that he was[...]Sarsfield O’Sullivan
attended school in Lesueur, Minn., and joined the Marine Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 23,
Corps in 1965. He completed courses in landmine warfare, 1964 - The Rev. Sarsfi[...]tions and anti-tank assault. During his two tours in here as pastor of St. W illiams parish suc[...]n, who has been assigned to St. Mary Parish
years in Thompson Falls area, helping his parents develop in Butte. The local parish is Father O’Sullivan’[...]1896 - Mrs. W hite, sister of
Pete was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Mrs. Johnny Otiles, has returned to her home in Helena.
Oschmann. He is survived by his mo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1087)[...]Big Sky Care Center in Helena.
The Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory lists him as a In 1929, he began an engineering career with the Bur[...]closely with the Montana Department of Highways in the
daughter of Richard D. Ouellette and Catherine Cormier. mid 1950's in determining the proposed location for the
Alice[...]nderson (Thompson Falls ) married Blanche In 1957, he spent a year in Ethiopia advising that
Oulette (Thompson Falls) N[...]opportunity to meet with Emperor Haile Selassie. In
Richter.[...]1958, he became division engineer for Utah and in 1966, he
After their divorce in the Kellogg area of Idaho she became divi[...]retirement in 1970, he was division administrator for[...]Montana in Helena.
Edmond J. Ouellette[...]nds as a dedicated
Edmond J. Ouellette was born in 1906 Maine to Richard engineer who had a v[...]ith burial
director for the Thompson Falls School in the late 1940's Nov. 6, 1995 in the Resurrection Cemetery, Helena, Mt.
early 1950[...]ne Ouelette Meyer, 84, died Saturday at
headstone in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. the Big Sky Care Center in Helena following a lengthy
The Spokesman Review[...]lness.
Edmond J. - Passed away September 20, 1986 in Spokane. Irene was born October 6, 1911 in Grand Isle, Maine to
Brother of Alice B. Jones, W[...]on, Id. Montana where she attended school in Thompson Falls. She
25 years resident of Spoka[...]s, married Grant E. Meyer, February 21, 1936 in Bremerton,
retired School Teacher. Mr. Ouellette had taught in W ash. & W a. They came to Helena in 1966. Irene was a good friend
Montana, Musician,[...]& social occasions. Memorial Services are pending in Irene was preceded in death by her husband in November
W allace, Id. Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Hom[...]e was also preceded by her brother Edmond and
St. in charge.[...]Meyer died Nov. 2, 1994 Helena, Mont with burial
in the Resurrection Cemetery, Helena, Mt.[...]h Canadian’ from Aroostook Co.,
down the stairs in his home.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1088)[...]the groom’s name is: Didier hospital in Missoula Tuesday morning.
Ouellette.[...]Richard died Dec. 27, 1948 buried in W ildrose cemetery,
Catherine Cormier was born[...]Catherine died July 16, 1960 in the Old W ildrose
In the 1900 federal census Arrostock county, Maine[...]l 1892. Saturday in a Hot Springs hospital from a stroke. Rosary
Th[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday was recited in St. W illiams church Monday evening.
Feb. 2, 1912[...]Sanfacon Home Again - John Burial was in the old W ild Rose cemetery under the
Sanfacon an[...]years, coming here with her husband in 1912.
W hen they left Grand Island the thermome[...]w on the ground husband, Dick, preceded her in death in 1948.
and more expected.[...]es, W allace), Mrs. Irene (Grant Meyer, Salt Lake City),
Mr. Oulette comes to this country with the in[...]ning, and after a visit at this place with engage in Edmond, Seattle; two brothers and a sister, who reside in
business with Mr. Sanfacon at Bonner.[...]Chas Owens was elected to serve a six months term in the
Maine, to Thompson Falls last week, left Sund[...]dge
May 31, 1912 - page 3 - Dick Oulette, brother-in-law of of Montana to institute a Lodge t[...]of Odd Fellows of
be associated with Mr. Sanfacon in business here. Mr. Thompson Falls. The[...]George W . Oxcell was born April 2, 1885 in Tonawanda,
The Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directo[...]N.Y. The last ten years he has been living in Sandpoint,
bartender for the Gem Saloon.[...]Idaho. George was visiting relatives in Clinton, Mont. and
The Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory lists him as friends in Missoula, Mont., when he suffered a heart attack[...]and was rushed to the hospital where he died with in a few
The Sept. 7 th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the hours. He was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Sandpoint,
following: Richard[...]ohn George still has three sisters in Tonawanda, Mrs. Antonia
Sanfumon of Thompson Fall[...]Polley who passed away
Dick ran the Middle Bar in the 1930's. He was nicknamed April[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1089)[...]l 27, 1961 page 9 col 5 - “Former Resident Dies in congratulations, and rice, when it becam[...]l, former long time The bride has resided in Thompson Falls for the past 11
resident of the Th[...]me as manager of the Legal Tender
died W ednesday in Sandpoint. Bar[...]any friends for herself by
H. Polley. She grew up in this area and attended schools her pleasan[...]ey and Cleland Polley, before moving to in Helena a number of years ago, has served in the marines
Sandpoint several years ago.[...]ng here he
Funeral services were held Saturday in Sandpoint and was undersheriff in Shoshone county across the divide. He is
interment was in a Sandpoint cemetery. a[...]arried to W illiam M.
Mrs. Oxcell was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Cummings and the[...]C. & #2 M artha (Cummings) Padden in the area where Repp’s saloon was later establis[...]about 1863 Mandan, North Richard died in 1948 Tacoma, W ashington.
Dakota to Patrick F. Pa[...]wan Martha died April 1960 in Tacoma, W ashington.
Dick married Martha B. Cum[...]14, 1960 page 4 col 7 - Mrs. R. C. Padden Dies in Tacoma -
Richard.[...]mation from their marriage license # 468 page 466 in Falls, died March 31 in Tacoma, W ash., at the age of 79.
the Sanders Cou[...].; white; 37 Northern Pacific Railway. In 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Padden
years of age born Indian[...]been previously married - married Padden died in 1948.
June 8, 1918 Thompson Falls, Mt. by Justice[...]d ---. granddaughter in Tacoma. She also has relatives in Deer
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Tho[...]illiam James Oscar Page was born in 1908 Ridgeville, Ind. to
Cummings and Mr. Richard[...]e as a surprise to James married Elva W eber in April 6, of 1934 Missoula,
most of their friends. The ceremony was performed in the Mt. and they had: 1] W ally Page (Missoula, Mt).
apartments of the bride in the Cummings building by Justice The following is an article the local newspaper ran in their
W . E. Nippert in the presence of four of their immediate mar[...]at Thompson Falls were married last Friday in Missoula.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1090)[...]E. Pauline in Belknap, Mt.
Information from their marriage li[...]hite; 19 years of age born Thompson resided in Thompson Falls, and was 24 years of age; that
Fal[...]Loretta Dorothy Hilt was 18 years of age residing in
been previously married - married April 6, 1934 b[...]e Bureau of Public Roads. lookout this week in the Thompson Falls ranger district:
Sanders Co[...]arty was given at the Pastime Café Friday
living in Thompson Falls, since the Bureau of Public Roads[...]best company I’ve ever worked for,” said Bill
in the Kalispell cemetery, Kalispell, Mt.[...]rving the members of this co-op; first as lineman in charge
Friday in Kalispell for James O. Page, 54, who died Tuesday[...]ea for 25 years, then returning as a
of last week in W hite Sulphur Springs. Burial was in the Director on the Board.
family plot in the Kalispell cemetery.[...]ll from his roof this winter while
He was born in Ridgeville, Ind. in 1908. He was doing some repairs, broke his back and ribs in three places,
employed by the Bureau of Public Ro[...]er for more than 37 years most of which was spent in “pretty sore.” He decided not to seek th[...]n for
Montana although he worked also for periods in Idaho, another term as director, althou[...]customer
W ashington, Oregon and Alaska. He lived in and around rallied to return for the pas[...]He had retired only this spring to make his home in W hite A Montanan by choice, Bill Page was born in Ohio and as
Sulphur Springs. He was a member of t[...]e, a young man had always wanted to live in Montana,
was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite member a[...]fresh air over the years,” he quipped.
3, 1973 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec 6 Upon arriving in Thompson Falls, he began as a building
lot 2 bloc[...]ractor. Residents of the area would be interested in[...]wing the Bill Page designed and built the theater in
W ally Page Thompson, plus several houses in back of it. He also
W ally Page was born the so[...]ge and constructed the log home he lives in on his ranch, and feels
Elva W eber.[...]whom are married. His son, daughter-in-law and four
W ilbur Arthur Page was born about 1908 East Cleveland, grandchildren live in Frenchtown, while his daughter, son-
Ohio to Elmer E. Page and Sarah Mabel W hale. in-law and two grandchildren live hear Victor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1091)[...]at once. All He
Elizabeth, was his son’s mother-in-law. The couple will asks is a chance[...]at whenever Henry Pahler was a tail sawyer in Dec. 1951 according to
anyone asked his mother he[...]very corner by individuals Mt.
and groups in opposition to the Kootenai River Project, the[...]d the
Board may never have had to become involved in the following: W illiam H. Palin residing in Dixon, Mt.; 21 years
W PPSS plants.[...]usician at the
A plaque for outstanding service in the field of rural Ridpath ----, Chica[...]Indian; prior military service: one year in W ashington state
convention of the Montana Associated Utilities, Inc., in (can’t read unit); tall in height; medium build; brown
Butte several years a[...]colored eyes; black colored hair.
service in the field of rural electrification, W ilbur A. Pa[...]uted to the success of our rural electric systems in Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - page ei[...]ounty Independent Ledger, Thompson
syrup as a boy in Ohio, where he grew up. The Pages run 26[...]ht - News of Local
head of cattle on their ranch. In addition to his ranching Interest - Mrs.[...]y to join Mr. Palmer at W allace.
Inc. He retired in 1972 from Northern Lights, where he was[...]was celebrated at the Palmer home yesterday, in honor of
Represent You. - For the past 14 years h[...]e Universities of Montana and Minnesota, majoring in Ella and Edna Thomas; Celia H[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1092)[...]Palmer Jan. 4, 2004 in Spokane, W ash.
Mary G. Palmer was born April 4[...]Leonard was born Jan. 19, 1928 in Maddock, Mont., to
Mary died in Dec. 1977 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial Lawrence and Adeline Paradis.
in the Manchester Cemetery, Great Falls, Mt. He served in the U. S. Navy in the South Pacific from
The Sanders County Ledge[...]uneral services were Northern Railroad based in Havre. He then worked for
to be conducted W ednesday afternoon in the Torman - Montana department of Transportation at Essex, then at
George Funeral Home in Great Falls for Mary G. Palmer, Noxon[...]noon of an apparent heart attack retiring in 1991.
while attending a dinner served by the Over[...]ompson Falls upon
Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls. his retirement.[...]Mina Toliver of
Survivors include two daughters in Great Falls. Boise, Idaho; Lorraine Patton of Seattle, W ash., Roseann
Burial was to be in the Manchester Cemetery. Howel[...]is He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Philip,
W eekly[...]W . H. and Hester were married at Red Oak, Iowa and had
Jesse Lee Pangle married Etta Viola An[...]was born.
B. F. Butler. The marriage was recorded in book 1 page 137 The Thompson Falls school records 1939 gave the names
in the county courthouse in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. of the ch[...]ed by friends, departed Thursday burial in W hitefish, Mont.
evening for Rathdrum where they expect to be united in the Sanders County Independent Ledger, T[...]es. member, assisted in the ceremony. At the conclusion of the[...]Napoleon; 3] Lawrence Jr.; Robert, students in the local high school, and a daughter,
4] W ilfre[...]Mr. Pardis, a chiropractor had formerly practiced in
(Patton); 8] Roseann (Howell); 9] Delaine (Sutton[...]Thurs. June W m. Henry Pardis was born in Brooking county, S.D.,
10, 2004 - Leonard Paradis[...]radis died of Chiropractics and graduated in 1921. He then married
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1093)[...]1093

Hester Ann Gourley at Red Oak, Iowa, and located in Chet & Clara (M illeson) Parker
Mound City, Mo., till 1925. In 1926 Mr. Pardis moved to Chet Parker married Clara Milleson.
Montana and has practiced in Montana since that time at Clara Mille[...]al Happenings - Chet
Pardis, age 19, has enlisted in the Coast Guard Reserve at Parker and Clara Milleson were united in marriage Saturday
Seattle as an apprentice seaman[...]ing Naval The Parkers plan to stay in Thompson Falls about six
Flight Preparatory schoo[...]e Parks was born Aug. 24, 1877 Olathe,
Parish was in town Saturday on business. He is very[...]esent shows exceedingly good - Camas Prairie News page 3 col 5 - W ade R. Parks
indications.[...]received his patent last week, in less than four months. This[...]of Camas Prairie notes W ade R. Parks of Perma as witness.
James[...]es’ W orld W ar I draft card of June 5, 1917 is in Silver stages, came in yesterday from Missoula.
Bow Co., Mt. W hich note[...]arks of Perma has
Uceille Parrish and had a ranch in Thompson Falls, again resumed his a[...]all
Montana. Believed he worked for the railroad in the same Flathead reservation points.
era. They were divorced in the 50s. The Sande[...]their name, they had a grandson named Nathan born in Salt Falls and Plains, with their new lawyers, now comes the
Lake City, Utah and that the spelling of Edna’s last name[...]ed by the supreme court this week to practice law in[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1094)[...]y Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Aug. 21, 1914 - Prairie with Mrs. Parks brother, Robert Muir.
front page[...]attorney on the Democratic ticket, was a visitor in following: W ade Roscoe Parks of Thompson F[...]a good attorney and has won nearly all the cases in which Interest - Corp. Donald C. Bryan and Pv[...]rks,
he was employed. He was admitted to practice in all the cousins of W ade R. Parks, died in France early in October
courts in Montana. Mr. Parks has met a lot of people of the[...]ounds received at the Front. Both were well known in
county during his stay here and has favorable imp[...]W ade died April 2, 1937 Plains, Mt., with burial in Butte,
Auto Service to H. V. W illett, who will r[...]ade R. Parks has community. Apparently in normal health, following an
secured a leave of ab[...]at the parental home. It is his first visit there in clients. W orkmen repairing a fence saw him fa[...]The sympathy of all goes out to Mrs. Parks in her sudden
as County Attorney rooming at the W ar[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Prominent in Democratic councils, Mr. Parks was county
May 3, 1917 - front page col 6 - W ade Gets W ed - County attorney of Sanders county f[...]here he W ade Roscoe Parks was born in Olathe, Kansas 58 years
introduced Mrs. W ade R. Parks to his friends. Just when and ago. He homesteaded in Camas Prairie in 1910. For the past
where the ceremonial details n[...]ch 17 years he and Mrs. Parks made their home in Plains.
an announcement were completed, the bride[...]homa and Isaac C. Parks
whether they were married in Spokane last week or back in of Mishawka, Indiana.
Kansas at Christmas[...]Star lodges and the Modern W oodmen.
Prairie. She is an extremely likeable woman and has many[...]ervices were held at the residence Sunday
friends in the vicinity of Camas. She came to the reservatio[...]Gibson officiating. Interment was made
from Butte in 1914 and took up a homestead. Mr. Parks met in Butte.
her there sometime before when he was look[...]land for himself. were in attendance and the casket was banked high[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1095)[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the King of Sweden; arrived in New York City Nov. 1910;
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - for the arrived in Montana July 19, 1916.
school year of 1919-1920 -[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the - Cooperation and Real Citizenship -[...]for the 4th, a large smoke appeared in the timber a short distance
school year of 1921-1[...]Territory Friday there had been campers in that vicinity recently, and decided
May 9, 1884 -[...]to try and put it out or
had been killed by Parry in self-defense. Parry is a son of a to report[...]k Parsnip, well known here. Poor Frank was caught in a Falls Power Company high power line.
be[...]er accomplished not
recently found by prospectors in the clutches of a steel bear only saved the Power Company the expense and trouble in
trap. Poor Frank had carried the trap for a mile[...]which shade one of the best fishing streams in the country.
him and arranged things in the manner above stated, upset These are the first lady Fire Fighters to be paid by the
his canoe in the river and skipped out. Either this or his Forest Service this season.
partner was drowned in the canoe instead of Frank.[...](placer
the Merchants hotel, a first class house in every respect. It is miner) born in England.)
elegantly situated on the hill slope an[...]ate came this week from
medium complexion; 5' 10" in height; 170 pounds; brown Chicago to[...]is was also his last place of residency; residing in Alfred Patterson
T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1096)[...]nd Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ousekeeper at the
immigrated to the United States in 1875 (but notes 21 years W ard hotel for the[...]rs. Aug. 22, 1918 - page eight - News of Local in Butte for a few days and then continue their journey on to
Interest - H. F. Patterson, who has been in town for a Quebec.
number of days, has succeeded in locating and purchasing a The Sept. 12th ,[...]Falls following: Earnest Pauline residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
Mercantile Co., for the hand[...]farmer working for
supply the needs of the trade in this vicinity. The structure himself; nearest r[...]stry; father born Ill.;
W illiam Palin from Camas Prairie). mother born Scotlan[...]on Falls, Mt. - Belknap - Ernest Paulines’ were in
Ernest Pauline was born June 5, 1881 Me.[...]a laborer. Court Proceedings - District Court in Thompson Falls
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]born in New York.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]the past few months, left Monday for his old home in Jack Baever.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1097)[...]1097

They arrived in Thompson Falls the first part of 1950s’[...]oing to pay Marge to talk?” Her first
and lived in the house formerly owned by W illiam and job was for Gaylord Publishing Co., in Oklahoma City. Her
Hazel Vincent on Clay Street.[...]y sent her to a radio station they
Terry worked in the sawmill known at Brown’s sawmill. owned in Aldis, Okla. There, Marge experienced tornadoes,[...]hild, a blond haired boy. a scorpion in her booth, and other interesting flora and[...]hur J. & Agnes I. Peacock In Aldis, it was decided to give turkeys for Thanksg[...]Oklahoma City, where she had a “do it yourself” show. This[...]was in the day of live television - no chance to have a[...]W hen the network replaced her in Oklahoma she returned
Marge died Feb. 25, 2005[...]sident of Thompson Falls, Marge W hile in Oklahoma, she also developed promotions for
Peacock, passed away Friday, February 25, 2005 in a care Holiday.
facility in St. George, Utah after a short illness.[...]is was during W orld W ar Heathrow Airport in a Rolls Royce. George’s secretary was
II.[...]visiting professor W hen George divorced in 1965, he called Shell and was
and preached “fre[...]ad a good rapport with the Shell
were asked to be in the picture. tele[...]called.
W hen Marge’s father saw the picture in the paper he had a Marge returned his call, and the two arranged to meet in
flat out fit and wanted Marge out of the college,[...]married? And she said yes,” he said.
apartment in a building that was built like a castle. The Lady The Peacocks were married for 39 years. W hile living in
showed them a nice turret room and they decided t[...]ed her a while. Northwest Galleries newscast in the early 1980s. She also
She applied for a tra[...]. Marge and George
set the carving knife and fork in their holders and said, “Do personally encouraged many youngsters in their endeavors.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1098)[...]mpson Falls, Montana

Marge touched many hearts in the area. There were hugs for March 24, 19[...]d left on No. 42 Saturday, for an
W hile living in St. George, Utah, Marge and George extended visit with her parents at Jefferson City, Mont.
participated in the International Senior Games, winning[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
many medals in bowling. They were also official greeters,[...]ade visitors feel at home during the Olympics and in Mrs. Pearce- (list of guests and presents[...]John H. Pearce been in the employ of that company as their chief electri[...]friends until such
daughter Sept. 1914 Jefferson City, Ontario. time as Mr. Pearce[...]attle, W ash. to
have rented rooms from Mrs. Near in the Pruden house. Flossie B. Ralston,[...]. After basic training he was placed with
of work in the construction of the big plant.[...]rank of Tech Sergeant. His company served in the
representative for Orton Bros., Saturday, whi[...]from Perma, Mont. Virgils service recorded in the Sanders
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]mpson Falls, Mt.
first of the week from Jefferson City, Mt., where she has to Earl H. Davis and[...]riday Sept. 5, 1913 Thompson 24, 1936 in Hot Springs, Mt. and they had two children: 1]
Falls, Mt. - The prize bean jar at the Power City Drug Carolyn; 2] son.
company’s stor[...]committee. The count resulted was Oct. 4th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
in 23,506 - J. H. Pearce, master mechanic for the Th[...]d son and heir, John 1950 W ed. - Our Boys In Blue - Billy Pearsall is now
H. Jr. Mother and ch[...]rine school at New London, Connecticut.
Jefferson City, Mont came to see her new grandson as noted Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 19,
in same column.)[...]1952 W ed.- Local & Social - Bill Pearsall who is in the navy
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]rine service has been having a visit with friends in
Sept. 18, 1914 - page 3 - J. H. Pearce, master me[...]from his wife, who is at the home of her parents in
Jefferson City, Ont., that he was the father of a bouncin[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1099)[...]Pearsoll, who is attending the 1952 W ed. - In Sub Service - Glen W . Pearsall, seaman,
Universi[...]submarine service when he qualified in submarines aboard
See Pete Kestell.[...]The Diodon is engaged in San Diego, Calif., waters
Donald Holly[...]training units of the Pacific Fleet in anti-submarine warfare.
Donald Holly Pearsall w[...]stell). (Ada Hollenbeck was born Sept. 2, In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ains cemetery and burial the United States in 1871 (28 years ago) that he is a
was in Plains, Mt. after which, five years later Ada mar[...].
the second time to W illiam Moser Jan. 20, 1914 in Plains,
Mt., and had three additional children.).[...]an Horne. License noted that both parties resided
in Thompson Falls, Mt.; both were white and neither[...]Paradise. O. Peasley has accepted a position in the Power City garage
Thompson Falls school records 1937 liste[...]8, 1916 - Local Items - Tom Peasley of the Power City
Proprietors Take Over Tourist Hotel - New proprie[...]st Hotel for the past machinist for the Power City Garage, rooming with R. R.
15 years or so. He pla[...]age; born Feb. 10, 1889 Ridgeway, Mo.; occupation
in the town, with extensive floor space and consider[...]has been employed as mechanic in the Power City garage,
Don died Jan. 16, 1984 with burial in the Plains Cemetery, has resigned his[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1100)[...]ocal Harvey was enumerated with his parents in the 1880
Interest - Tom Peasley came over form Helena last Friday to federal census in Harrison Co, Jefferson twsp, Iowa.
attend to some business before leaving to commen[...]E. Zella ____ was born about 1876 Iowa.
Alice Ann Booth was born Oct 6, 1898 Va., to J[...]home, returned W ednesday from an extended visit in operator, at this station, left with[...]iends until Mr. Peckenpaugh
have spent the summer in Thompson Falls, left yesterday for can arran[...]e 3 - Larson Sells Out Business - Mel was in town Friday. Mr. Peckenpaugh is postmaster at
Larson has sold his interest in the meat business at Arlee to Eastport, recent[...]home of Mr. and The family is enumerated in the 1910 federal census in
Mrs. Henry Larson.[...]ee. Everett Damascus Peek was born in 1867 Mars Hill, North
The Sanders County Ledger[...]hony
Harvey W . Peckenpaugh was born about 1876 Iowa to W ayne ca 1890 Madison, NC.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1101)[...]with ebonized case, surpassing anything yet seen in
were her parents and the above five children and[...]19, 1911 - Dr. E. D. Peek this week installed in his drug
Dec. 22, 1905 - Everett D. Peek of Thomp[...]nd will now accommodate
1028E1/2 SW 1/4 of Sec 14 in Tp No 21 N. Range No 30 the public wit[...]name as Spokane, and make a big improvement in the appearance of
physician.[...]1914 - front page col 4 - Dr. Peek Sells Interest in
Peek of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 43 years of a[...]Gates has purchased a half interest with Dr. Peek in his
Mt.; white; 23 years of age born Thompson, Sa[...]general practice and a one-third interest in St. Luke’s
Mt., to E. Preston and Celia Ingraha[...]and. especially in the line of surgery, and for the past few years[...]a partner and a
Preston of Thompson were married in Missoula W ednesday livewire for the town[...]ich they will return to Thompson the hospital in that capacity.
and take up their residence in the handsome new home built Thompson Falls[...]a
by Dr. Peek this summer. A multitude of friends in physician and manager of the Thompso[...]rn Pacific Fire
21, 1911 - Dr. E. D. Peek shipped in a car load of fine Patrolman Dave[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1102)[...]pretty badly smashed. In 1919 he left with his wife and boy to locate in Missoula
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]ast four years. He was an
Malden, W ash., W ho is in Possession. - (condensed version) excellent p[...]ty when sick went to him for care at his hospital in
and Co., passed over the store to E. R. Doughty o[...]ill be buried at Thompson Falls. The body
engaged in the drug business at Spokane and other points in will be brought here from Missoula Saturday[...]ie died July, 18, 1961 Missoula, Mt., with burial in
stock and to develop the business along progressi[...]ly as possible. His family will probably join him in # 2.
Thompson Falls as soon as some arrang[...]Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the
but will devote his time exclusively to the p[...]o reside here. 74, who died in a Missoula rest home about noon Tuesday.
Thomps[...]v. Hugh Herbert will officiate and burial will be in
physician and manager of the Thompson Falls Drug[...]She was born May 19, 1887, in Thompson Falls, the
Everett and his family left[...], Mt. Montana in 1881. She was married to Dr. Everett W . Peek,[...]June 1911. Dr. Peek, a practicing physician in Missoula,
30, 1964 front page col 4 - The first telephone service was died in 1941.
established by Dr. Peek, according to Mrs. A.S. Ainsworth, Mrs. Peek, who had taught school in Thompson Falls
who recalls that there were about six telephones in town in resided in Missoula since 1919. She was a member of
1905 bef[...], Orville, also of Missoula. Three grandchildren.
in use. The investors besides Ed Fitzgerald and Dr.[...]Ann Peek
Everett died Sept 10, 1934 with burial in the Fraternal Martha Ann Peek was born ab[...]hompson
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Dr. E. D. Peek Dies in Missoula - Dr. Falls Fraternal. Section 23 p[...]Dr. Peek was born at Mars Hill, North Carolina in 1867. Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory lists him as a clerk
In 1901, he came to western Montana and located at T[...]ugland, Arthur Preston and G. A. Preston. In 1917 he enlisted in the army.
Dr. Peek was a business man as well a[...], Mt. Thurs.
during his residence of thirty years in western Montana, he April 26, 1917 -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1103)[...]1103

He was listed as temporarily working in Thompson Falls, this place but now living a[...]E. D. Peek received word the latter property in the east end of town and sold while here lots 3,
part of the week that Orville had arrived safely in France 4, 17, 18, block 42 to Mrs. E. Prest[...]rles Pelly
Tate W ilbur Peak was born Feb. 1895 in Mars Hill, North and Edna Bowman as guardia[...]Dr. are entering high school but not staying in the dormitory are:
E. D. Peek and Orville, son of[...]Sunday the county superintendent.
and take in the big ball at the power camp.
The Sanders Cou[...]W aterville, Le
D. Peek, who has spent the summer in the drug store at Sueur Co., Minnesota[...]for a few days visit and Her parents were born in Virginia.
will leave Monday to attend school in Missoula. Freedom G. Stiles mar[...]induction into the services April 10.
enlisted in the army.
The Sanders County Independent Ledger[...]siting his brother, Dr. E. D. Peek, and relatives in 379B ED30 - Lot Penn (mulato) 23 born Va., a[...]age born Va., as were
recently finished his work in the officers training camp at her parents: ([...]Presidio and is now commissioned as a lieutenant in the Hibernia 2 years old born Va.
infant[...]a swore out a complaint that India was growing up in
Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory lists her.[...]amily of Mike Miller, his wife She was buried in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls,
and three[...]st Friday, and their Mt. (Her information is in W illiam McNorton article)
furniture and househol[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
They are domiciled in the Pellitier residence in the east part Jan. 28, 1916 - Mrs. Ameri[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1104)[...]enisten’s daughter is Mrs. M. K.
She was born in the state of Virginia in 1845 and was 70 Thayer of Hell Gate.
years o[...]Hazel married #2 Robert Collins
A daughter in Brooklyn, N.Y., and a grandson, Swanson[...]leased to entertain Hazel died June 1973 in Portland, Multnomah Co.,
visitors who came to see[...]See Marshall Knight Thayer.
duties was spent in tending her gardens of flowers and
vegetables.[...]the grave Tuesday afternoon, interment being made in the Penaines, Ohio to John Henry McCormack Pe[...]April 26, 1892 Creston, Union Co., Iowa).
Swanson Pen[...]Ohio; single; medium height; medium build; blue
In the obituary of his grandmother, American Penn, s[...]John joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
On his June 5th, 1917 draft card he was listed[...]1920 through 1922. His card noted that he resided in Eddy;
hand for Joe W eber from the Thompson Falls area. - He was 1927 he was residing in Thompson Falls as a section hand.
of medium heigh[...]enry McCormack Penniston was born Oct. 15,
worked in this vicinity several years, principally as a far[...]for Joe W eber, went to Missoula Monday to enlist in and Margaret A. Henry (Ohio). His step-fath[...]Allentown, King Co., W . W . Sparger in 1870 in Davis City, Decatur Co., Iowa.
W ashington.[...]John married Clara E. W ard Oct. 10, 1886 Davis City,
Decatur Co., Iowa, and they had: 1] Olive ‘Ollie’ V., Aug.[...]C. Peniston 16, 1887 Davis City, Decatur Co., Iowa (Frank Alsdorf); 2]
Charles Peniston/Penniston[...]Hazel Ellen, Jan 1, 1890 Creston, Union C., Iowa (Marshal
Adam McCormick Penniston and Margaret He[...]John Henry Jr. April 26, 1892 Creston, Union
born in Ohio) Co., Iowa; 4] Nola Kathryn, Feb. 27, 1895 Creston, Union
At the time of his brother’s death, Charles is noted in Co., Iowa (Art Preston); 5] Margaret Jane, April 29, 1901
John’s obituary as living in Thompson Falls. Battle, W yomi[...](Marriage license #1677, Decatur Co., Iowa. Address
Feb. 14, 1908 - C. C. Penisten, brother of the late J. H. listed as Lamoni, Iowa. W F Craig, J.P. officiated. W itness
Returned to his home in Creston, Iowa. was W ill Saprgur & D.C[...]Hazel Peniston Iowa to David Calvin W ard and Margaret DeLong.
Haze[...]was born Jan. 1, 1890 Creston, Union Co., In the 1900 federal census they residing in Carbon Co.,
Iowa to John Henry Penniston and Clara Ellen W ard.[...]d #1 Marshal Thayer and they had the in a quartz mine: (wife) Clara E., 29 years of age born Iowa;
following children: 1] Maizie Margaret, O[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1105)[...]anied by the latter’s little daughter Miss Iowa, and Charles C. of this city; and two sister, Mrs. Mart
Nola, left for his hom[...]Hoeffer and Miss Nellie Spargur of Creston, Iowa.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Thirteen years ago Mr. Penisten started west from Iowa
Sept. 27, 1907 - J. H. Penniston, a new settler near residing for some time in Colorado and W yoming, later
Thompson river. W il[...]ontana and to Thompson, a little over a year
were in town on Monday and bought a lot of new steel and[...]ance society.
John Penniston died Jan. 12, 1908 in a mining accident Of the five childre[...]amrock last Decatur County Journal, Decatur, Iowa Jan. 23, 1908 - Tom
Saturday when J. H. Penisten was fatally hurt. The drive Pennisten, of this city, received a message Monday of last
pulley on the[...]ircumference terribly injured while at work in a saw mill at Shamrock,
greater. The machinery ha[...]he learned that his mother, Mrs. Margaret
engaged in trimming it with a chisel as it kept revolving[...]bite into A letter was received last Sunday in Leon from Charles
the wood with the chisel he was[...]d another working with one of the pulleys in the mill and he was arranging to
near him, at onc[...]ly make repairs when a piece of lumber caught in the fly wheel
to discover the seriousness of his injury. near at hand and in a second, the end of the timber had been
Reali[...]mpson, a distance of nine miles were called in at once and everything possible done for the
by A[...]hamrock, where the funeral services were held
the city. He died that night.[...]Margaret Spargur, a former resident of Davis City. He was
sympathizing friends and neighbors. H. C.[...]d for about six years. For some years he has been in
appropriate hymns and a large number followed the[...]at the time of his death, his home was in Eddy, Montana,
irrevocable loss to his family of[...]homestead shortly after coming here, but are not in any too lists her (compiled in 1912).
good circumstances, and the loss of the hu[...]h 20, 1913 Thompson Falls, Mt. -
having been born in Idaho, Pike County, Ohio in 1863. The Oct. 1979 Sweet Home, Ore.
family later moved to Indiana and afterward to Iowa, where Information from their marriage license #142 in the
Mr. Penisten married in his 22rd year. Five children were Sanders[...]Beside of age; born Red Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa to Silas
the widow and children, Mr. Penisten is[...]reviously married - married to
mother at Creston, Iowa; two brothers, Thomas of Lyon, C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1106)[...]hompson Falls, Montana

born Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa to David P. W ard and Dorothy is me[...]d and Lula Guy A. Peppard was born about 1873 Iowa.
C. Lux.[...]iday
Peniston, both of Thompson Falls were united in marriage April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Contra[...]w of eight men on Tuesday and commenced work
home in the Penniston ranch, east of Thompson river.[...]Red Oak, the contractor, will be in charge of the work.
Montgomery Co., Iowa to Silas Backus.
Ira died.[...]Obert and Mary were enumerated in the 1910 federal
Margaret Penisten was born April 29, 1901 Battle, census in Missoula, Mt.
W yoming to John H. Pennisten and C[...]Ore. the contractor, will be in charge of the work.[...]Mary Peppard died Sept. 22, 1914 with burial in the
Nola Peniston Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Nola Peniston was born Feb. 27, 1895 Creston, Iowa to The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]6,7 county, died Tuesday evening at her home in Missoula.
grades - Nola Peniston.[...]and a daughter Edna May Peppard; two brothers in Los
See Art Preston. Angeles, a brother and sister in Minnesota, and a host of[...]., died Sept. 25, 1929 with burial Sept. 27, 1929 in
Ollie Peniston was born Aug. 16, 1887 Decatur, Iowa to the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
John Henry McCormack Peni[...].
Ollie married Francis Jay ‘Frank’ Alsdorf in 1903 Rock John Pep[...]ril 19, 1902. formerly of this city, to thir mother announces that the report
Theres[...]that their father was found roaming about Montana in a
Theresa lived in Missouri, and Thompson Falls, Mt. deme[...]the paper from which the extract printed in the Tribue was
Dorothy Pepp[...]ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - Peoples, so well known in this city, his sons say that he
The teachers who will teach in the Thompson Falls system arrived in Thompson Falls in better health than usual, and
is coming ye[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1107)[...]nest B. Clark ranger only time I remember being in the bedroom downstairs was
for the local forest s[...]sick and having nightmares. I kept
Frank W inland in the thick brush on section 20, about two wa[...]e of Mont.
August 23rd from Drummond, was hunting in company with (Agri.).
L. C. Pine, who l[...]e weapon from which the fatal shot was fired City, Box Elder Co., Utah and they had the following
w[...]line Campbell was born July 14, 1917 Clear Creek,
in town with the news of the tragedy shortly after n[...]der Co., Utah to.
W inland at once placed himself in the custody of the sheriff. Ralph died Aug. 12, 1996 Denver, Co. with burial Aug.
He is now confined in the county jail. He is said to almost 16, 19[...]ns was born about 1902 Kalispell,
office to bring in the body. (Portion pertaining to Ernest Fla[...]kins and Sarah Robson.
Clark’s reason for being in the woods and his life omitted) The first formative years of his life were spent living in[...]ly crooked and stiff, but he was
Chas is listed in the 1927 high school graduation. able[...]fe easily.
Chas died Sept. 30, 1943 with burial in the W hitepine W arren married Elizabeth Pearl Borders Dec. 1, 1928 in
cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]in Hot Springs, Mt. witnesses: Harvey J. And Martha[...]residing in Camas; Elizabeth was 16 years of age and[...]residing in Hot Springs, Mt.
Iva Dell Per[...]died April 1990 Spokane, W ashington with burial in[...]. April 5,
Ralph Perkins was born July 16, 1905 in Kalispell, Mt. to 1990 - Spokane, W ash.- W[...]ane, W ash. nursing home.
hundred something south in Kalispell in a small house Services were held in Spokane, followed by burial in
adjacent to land where they quickly built a bigger house. In Fairmont cemetery.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1108)[...]Harlan died July 13, 1949 W adena, Minnesota in the
James, Ed and Delmar attended Baldy school, l[...]ine. Her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Cooper, lived
in Plains.[...]on Perry
Pearl and W arren Perkins were married in December Harvey M. Perry was born Fe[...]ane; three overseas and was missing in action for several months in
daughters, Betty Camin, Raleigh, N.C.; Barbra Orr[...]Douglas, Utah.
She was preceded in death by her three brothers Harve[...]1916 - Local Items - S. E. Perlman, who has been in LaRena Perry
charge of the fire work in the Forest Service has announced LaRena Per[...]s Perry and Eva Cordelia Aldrich.
with his father in the leather manufacturing business in his Renee died Aug. 26, 2001 Spokane, W ash.
former home in New York Cityin the Forest office. Mr. and Rodney and Chris[...]parture. W e wish them very happiness and success in their M ason Douglas & Eva Cordelia (Ald[...]n here under Agent Perry some years 21, 1909 in W adena, Minn. , and they had the following
ago.[...]Eva Cordelia Aldrich was born Jan. 14, 1890 in Revillo,
died in Butte; father LeRoy Frodsham[...]enhuyzen. She grew up and attended school in Revillo., when not able
Al died Nov. 18, 1985 K[...]end school her mother, Lamora who had been a
22nd in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 5 lot sc[...]After their marriage they remained in the area for a couple
Mary died Nov. 18, 1988[...]1913, when Ruth and Mildred were
burial Nov. 25th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. babies[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1109)[...]1109

had a job in a shingle mill. Mason’s brother, Floyd, and his[...]followed along while
sister Lou, also were living in the area. Floyd worked as a the horses pulled[...]bandon the homestead. Harlan and Harvey were born in the W e started out with everything, but[...]for the horses and then build a barn. They lived in
D., and Mason rented or sharecropped a farm where[...]th Eva’s The second time the family was in North Dakota, the
family that had already moved t[...]ke (25 miles away)
then was a pasture for cattle, in a two story gray house on because Rena was il[...]etting them ready for the fall and students who in the hospital was sick with scarlet fever, but the hospital
would be boarding there. Alfred was born in Thompson employees didn’t recognize[...]m were Perrys. they moved to Thompson Falls in 1942.
Sometimes in the winter Mildred got a ride with neighbors[...]Mason Perry died Monday afternoon Nov. 12, 1956 in
in 1934. Eva related the following story to her chil[...]t the move from North Dakota to Minnesota. It was in a 15, 1956 in the Thompson Falls City cemetery - section 2 lot
covered wagon. There wer[...]ut the weather was warm His obituary was in the Sanders County Ledger Nov __
and they only ha[...]hurs. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1110)[...]Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah Aug. 16, 1890 - A
After Mason’s death,[...]dent occurred about fifteen miles from
Bear Hotel in Thompson Falls. Thompson Falls in the Antiony mine, near the Mountain
She was a[...]fatally, by the explosion of a box of giant caps in the hands
Falls, Mt., Burial was Feb. 9, 1987 in the City Cemetery, of one of them. Peters’s left arm[...]home. Pastor Gaylund Olson officiated. Burial was in the Teacher, Miss Louise Peters of W oodland.
city cemetery.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Harvey and M ilton J. & Ruth[...]Perry, Puyallup, W ash.; Three daughters and son-in- Milton J. Peters was born April 27, 1904 Chi[...]29, 1929 Missoula,
Barnhill, Spokane; a daughter-in-law, Mary Perry Kalispell, Mt.
17 grandchildren[...]on from their marriage license # 8000 page 340
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula,[...]ordelia Aldrich., Ruth Uphaus Peters died in last of Dec. 1933 with burial
she was one of eight children born to her parents. Jan. 3, 1934 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Ruth was born with a ha[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 5, 1934 - Camas Prairie - Mrs. Sophia
Ruth died Aug. 5, 1963 Hot Spring[...]iting her son Milton
years old. Burial was Aug. 7 in the City Cemetery, last week.
Thompson Falls, M[...]e was discharged Oct. 16,
W ed. Aug. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Community Congregational 1945 Camp Gran[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 7,
afternoon in Hot Springs. Services were under the direction[...]39 months. He was down
officiating. Interment was in the new city cemetery. - around southern Italy a big sh[...]May 16, 1970
Miss Perry was born July 11, 1910 in W adena, Minn. and Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec.
came with her parents to Thompson Falls in 1942. She had 5 lot #2 block 18 - the inform[...]than 56 years, who died Thursday in the Fort Harrison
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1111)[...]1111

Veterans Hospital in Helena. Services were conducted in the employed as a practical nurse in the Altonheime hospital
Community Congregational Church with the Rev. Bruce until coming here in September 1953.
Kline officiating. Burial was in the City Cemetery with Survivors include the son[...]ilitary graveside rites. Shrider Funeral Home was in charge Pluckabaum, Chicago, and brother, John[...]o.
of arrangements.
He was born April 27, 1904 in Chicago and moved with Al[...]ra Peterson
his parents at the age of 10 to Camas Prairie on a homestead. In the Thompson Falls school records for 1937 they w[...]guardians for Pansy L. Laukeman.
Uphaus. She died in January 1934. He moved to Thompson Tho[...]925; 2] Norma E.
from July 1942 to September 1945 in W orld W ar II May 1, 1933.
spending 2 ½ years in foreign service.
The past ten months he has been in Veterans Hospitals in Andrew Peterson
Chicag[...]The 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him in
Survivors include an aunt, Mrs. Anthony Plucka[...]artner, Andrew Peterson
Sophia Behnke was born in 1880 Germany. arranged for the purchase of a choice piece of state land in
She married Henry Peters May 2, 1903 and they[...]The 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him in
was known as living as a true upright man. He was[...]ember of the Masonic Lodge for 36 years beginning in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]ndrew Peterson
The veteran burial records held in the Sanders County arranged for the purchase of a choice piece of state land in
Courthouse noted the following: Henry C. Peters;[...]hey intend to clear up and put under
old; Private in Troop F 2nd Reb. US Cavalry at Chicago, Ill c[...]The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him in
in Columbia Falls, Mt.; farmer.[...]The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him in
years on September 14, 1932. Funeral services wer[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday
H. Sandy. Interment was made in the Soldiers’ Home Dec. 3, 1915 -[...]on account of the sudden death of a brother in that city. The
Sophia died Jan. 1955 Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]oyt & Peterson
Funeral arrangements, which are in charge of Shrider’s Brick Block Nearing C[...]ter apparently suffering a is being laid in front of the Hoyt and Peterson new brick
stroke.[...]ilroad Avenue and the Mill street
She was born in 1880 in Germany and came to the United sides.
States in 1899. In 1914, she moved with her husband, The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him in
Henry, to Camas Prairie to make their home. In 1930, they business with Hoyt (Hoyt & Peter[...]Alderman May 5, 1919.
Soldiers home. He succumbed in 1932.
A year later she moved to Chicago[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1112)[...]alls, Mt.
age; lumberman; light complexion; 5' 7" in height; light W ed. June 20, 1934 - G. A.[...]an work Monday. He has had 17
residency; residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; emigrated from years o[...]a”; renounces Oscar 2nd King
of Sweden; arrived in New York City May 8, 1907; arrived Glenn Oren Peterson
in Montana July 5, 190_.[...]Glenn Oren Peterson joined the American Legion in
Thompson Falls in 1952 at that time noting that he resided
Ben Peterson in Thompson Falls; his card noted the following: he[...]Lakes, Ill.; he was born in Jamestown, Pa.; previously
Sanders County Indepe[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
Thompson Falls system this coming year: - Car[...]ers County Signal Oct. 24, 1907 - Dr. Lebcher was in M artius Peterson
Tho[...]nsane following: Martius Peterson residing in Thompson Falls,
Asylum.[...]or; nearest relative: Per Morteuson (name of town in
Elmer Peterson[...]page 3 - Born - To Mrs. and Mr. Elmer in right eye.
Peterson, Monday morning, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson
reside in the Grandchamp residence in the west end of town.[...]Marie Peterson died 1961 with burial in the Thompson
company as a carpenter. Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]day Matt Peterson died 1969 with burial in the Thompson
April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Emil Peterson and partner came Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
up from Spokane on[...]on
the Eagle Mountain Mining company’s property in Daisy Peter H. & M a[...]uld be Peder H.
Fred Peterson was born Aug 1866 Iowa. His parents were Pederson 45 Norway; mother Ellen S. 50 years of age
born in Germany.[...]y; children: Frank 18 years Mn; 2] Sam Johan 14
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Norway.
Frederick Peterson’s W ill was filed in the Sanders County 1880 federal census Hal[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. In the 1910 federal census the entry looked l[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1113)[...]1113

to the United States in 1868 and is a naturalized citizen; 12, 191[...]itt - John Jan. 16, 1916 age 18
Stella was born in 1886. years.
Stella P. Peterson died March 14, 1924 and was buried in Thompson Falls school records 1936 has the children in
the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, school but not in 1937 - 1] Charles W . August 1, 1918; 2]
Mt. Sec.[...]staff at Thompson Mo, her parents born in Ky; children: 1] Eugene 19 years of
Falls Junior[...]s of age Mo; 3] Dara/Dora M 14
Stivers Excellence in Teaching Memorial Scholarship. This years[...]s of age Mo.
Barb has been a successful teacher in Thompson Falls for Jack married Kate Kor[...]. 6, 1906 Thompson
27 years. “Barb’s attitude in representing others and in being Falls by D. O’Donnell, the local justi[...]Information from their marriage license # 8 in the Sanders
is a true professional and one who wo[...]. 6, 1906 by D. O’Donnell, justice of the peace inin Kate Kortte was born about 1889 Spok[...]nna L. McClain.
Barb has taken advanced classes in: Dimensions of This is the articl[...]titt and Miss Kate Kortee, two of Trout
Computers in the Classroom, Teaching Language Arts and[...]peace O’Donnell. The ceremony was performed in the court
at improving the learning enviro[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1114)[...]Thompson Falls, Montana

Dr. Peek’s hospital in Thompson last Saturday. (Mrs. John Ramsey cottage in the east end of town and will move his
Pettitt).[...]family here in a few days. Jack is a good carpenter and will
T[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday lived in Trout Creek.
April 30, 1909 - John T. Pettitt cam[...]4 - front page col 6 - Child Badly Burned -
Creek in this county on Saturday, May 21, 1910, and was[...]ttle Josephine Pettit, the six year old
sentenced in September of that year to five years in the state daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pettit[...]he favorable consideration of the was in the same room and hearing the noise, rescued her[...]ancher and
found guilty at Plains of manslaughter in connection with the carpenter.
killing of Mik[...]rs. The jury was out over five June 11, 1920 in W ildrose cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt.
hours.[...]lls, Mt. Pettitt were laid to rest in W ild Rose cemetery after
Friday May 12, 1911 - p[...]avery, intelligence and industry blazed the trail in
received a message this morning saying that the a[...]t had been approved by the state state. Born in Missouri, he came as a young man to the
board of[...]d’Alene country where he mined and prospected. In
tomorrow.[...]as shaking hands late years he was engaged in farming. Besides his wife he
with his many Thomps[...]s.
business men had traveled to Helena to testify in his behalf) The 1930 federal census[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1115)[...]1115

married at the age of 24 years; born Iowa; parents born W ashington and Linda Adams of Belgrade.
Missouri; miner - lead and silver; served in the Spanish A memorial service will be held January 30 in W est Linn,
American W ar. (W ife) Katherine 39 y[...]her born W ashington; (step-children, father born in Josephine C. Pettit
M[...]i - Last spring when the born March 14, 1908 in Thompson Falls, Mont. She was a
graduates of 1934[...]they little knew that credit manager in Tacoma who lived in Fife, W ash., for 30
approximately a year later some of them would be in strange years as well as in Libby, Mont., for 10 years. She lived in
places doing strange things: John Pettitt has fou[...]Lake Oswego for 13 years and most recently lived in Canby.
climate. He is spending the winter in California with the Survivors include her so[...]died earlier.
John married Charlotte Classen in 1958.
Charlotte Classen was born Nov. 7, 1921.[...]plant here for several months, will leave in a few days to
He was born August 18, 1916 in Sanders County, accept a position a[...]a. John’s father, Thomas, was a hard rock miner in Co., at Spokane.
W estern Montana and his m[...]W illiam H. & Rowena (Daniel) Pew
School in 1934.[...]am Harold Pew was born March 24, 1921 Vandalia,
In his early life, John worked many years for Consolidated Mo, to Guy Pew and Alberta.
Freightways in Oregon and Idaho. He later operated a[...].
logging company with his brothers Tom and W ade in Libby. Patty died Jan. 31, 2000. (Social Security death index
John moved to Bozeman in 1954 where he managed and noted her b[...]is wife Thompson River, Mt.
Charlotte in 1989. She preceded him in death in 2002. Most Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]W illiam Harold “Bill” Pew, 83, passed
center in Big Timber.[...]chool
His parents and six brothers preceded him in death. there. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during W orld W ar
He is s[...]II. Following his honorable discharge he lived in San
W ashington; Carrie Dedrick of Libby and Laur[...]ortland, Oregon, John Pettitt Bill retired in 1976, due to a disc injury in his neck. He
of San Marcos, California, Carol Orr[...]Velma and Joe Peery of Vandalia, Mo.; sister-in-law, Candy

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1116)[...]ervice will be held. burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Bunch-Toews Funeral Chapel is in charge of (According to the ce[...]h the lady’s son, Lawrence H., who is a private in to Greenfield, Ill., with her parents as a sm[...]lbert Phillips preaching in different parishes in Montana. She moved to
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Missoula in 1940 from Thompson Falls.
W ed. June 20, 1934 - G[...]Torrence,
Albert then worked for Charlie Pyatt in the sawmills in Calif.
1941. He was from Hamilton and he th[...]934 of his intention to make final proof in support of his
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Rev. Nelle P[...]ed this past winter. Rev. commutation proof in support of the homestead of 160
Phillips tells us[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday
Home at Helen visited friends in town a few days. Miss July 24, 19[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1117)[...]mentioned in another column, left a box of grub here with
Th[...]rew Phillipson returned home celestial fare in the land which flows with milk and honey
from a t[...]d a streak
Florida, where he owns a tract of land in the everglade of fat. His hair was white[...]n Falls Polk directory lists Andrew as a and inin new York April 29 After Visit eagle the other day, and Rev. W . C. Shippen preached his
in Old County - Andrew Philipson well known as the funeral, the first sermon inin the capital city and other parts of the old The Sanders Cou[...]ith assault
the steamship Bergensfjord. He landed in New York April in the third degree, for striking Robert Long, one o[...]oss the water was almost without incident. The in Justice Nippert’s court as charged W ednesday a[...]the north promptly fined $50 and given 30 days in the county jail. It
almost to Iceland and thru th[...]art of the Arctic don’t pay to get too gay in Thompson Falls.
ocean. A short distance west of t[...]ack - an operation. Burial was Sept. 9th in the City Cemetery,
The local crew going west Tuesday morni[...]n, afterwards said to be H. A. Phipps of Spokane, in
the middle of the track about a mile this side of[...]ath she
His head was badly crushed and one foot cut off. He had married Everett Pierce.
evident[...]ock. Coroner McCaffery, came down
from Plains and in conjunction with the sheriff’s office made[...]Mont. He was discharged Nov. 11, 1945 (remained in U.S.
that he was a member of the Cooks and W aite[...]W illiam R. Pierce joined the American Legion in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1118)[...]lers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Thompson Falls in 1950 and remained until 1953: his card fo[...]antly killed by
noted the following: Bill resided in Thompson Falls; Frank W inland in the thick brush on section 20, about two
employed[...]August 23rd from Drummond, was hunting in company with
Bill died Oct. 9, 1996 Gig Harbor,[...]e arrived
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Students enrolled in the high school, in town with the news of the tragedy shortly after n[...]W inland at once placed himself in the custody of the sheriff.[...]He is now confined in the county jail. He is said to be almost[...]news of the killing reached town, W . M.
Virginia City, Storey Co., Nev., the son of John D. Piersol[...]office to bring in the body. (Portion pertaining to Ernest
E. A. m[...]th Mine to Clark’s reason for being in the woods and his life omitted)
Mrs. Myra E. Donl[...]ay
Information from their marriage license # 20 in the Sept. 3, 1915 - page 2 col 2 - Mas[...]rs of age born Mrs. L. C. Pine.
Virginia city, Storey, Nevada to John D. Piersol and Susan[...]ark last Friday afternoon on Dry creek, near this city,
had been previously married - married August 25,[...]igor. Attorneys of the forest service will assist in the
Myra had been previously married to _____ Donlion and prosecution, in order to bring home to hunters the fact that
they[...]ament was brought out that Clark was stooped over in
Mammoth mine, moved into the new house erected fo[...]ounty jail Sunday evening.
Roberts is now the man in charge of the work. Attorney A[...]Mary Pierson died April 29, 1904 and was buried in the The Sanders County Independent Led[...]uction of the power plant, and who has
Marie was in the 1927 high school graduation. since been engaged in similar work at Holter, stopped off for[...]ed as following: Lee Carl Pine residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
hunting with Frank W[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1119)[...]nterest - Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Pine and family left in The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Terr[...]1920 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Former Thompson Boy in Great
engineer.[...]discharged Sept. 20 at Camp Doge, Iowa. He left here the
The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]first of Dec. 1917, served with distinction in the Second
May 29, 1914 - page 4 - S. Piper, brak[...]state that he is now back in Montana and is now employed[...]Co., Mt.
Minnie Pistocco died 1953 with burial in the Thompson
Falls Fraternal cemetery, Thompson F[...]ald E. Plummer was a Methodist Episcopal
employed in the mines here. One side of his body was Minister in Thompson Falls.
literally perforated with small r[...]on Spike, her brother was Lee Snider. work in a satisfactory manner. He is expected to a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1120)[...]ge eight - News of Local Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents, husband
Interest - Rev. A.[...]y her seven children, Bill Plummer (and
residence in the parsonage.[...]uaries Friday, April 14 Retirement Community in Polson; and/or St. W illiam
2006 - Polson - Mary[...]causes Saturday, April 8, 2006, at her apartment in A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Tues[...]at St. W illiam Catholic Church in Thompson Falls with
Born Aug. 25, 1921, in Butte, she was the fifth of seven viewing to[...]l be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Pease. Mary Jo grew up in Butte during the 1920s and '30s W ednesday,[...].
pavilion and even rode the roller coaster there in her prom
dress.[...]Plummer was a Charter member of the
hide-and-seek in their big house in uptown Butte, and Mary American Legion on Oct[...]the carpenter.
University of Montana in Missoula, where she met Bob
Plummer. She became a war bride in Butte in April 1943. A.[...]n and were married for 57 years until
Bob's death in July 2000. Everett L. Poff
In 1982, when Bob retired from Uniroyal Tires, they Everett L. Poff was born Aug. 18, 1929 in Buda, Ill., to
moved back to Montana - this time[...]Springs, Hot Springs, Mt., with burial in the Rose Hill
Thompson Falls Senior Citizen Cente[...]e
the jitterbug dance and the ‘boogie woogie’ in their living Community Congregational church,[...]He was born Aug. 18, 1929 in Buda, Ill., the son of Arthur
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1121)[...]M. (Sheet) Poff. in the navy, and four sisters, one in Sandpoint, Mrs. A. F.
He farmed for many years before moving to Thompson Eckert; one in Tacoma, Mrs. Howard Bullock; Rose and
Falls. He e[...]Beardmore, the men’s employer
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, who we[...]Instead of the trailer pushing the truck, it was
in-law, Maxine Poff of W eldon, Ill.; and 10 grandchildren. dragging back. Ruhl was driving. He has been in my employ
Following the memorial service, interment will be in Rose for five or six years, and has driven di[...]Albert Polley in the 1880 Federal census for Aitkin Co., Aitkin, M[...]aittre. Alma was living in Sandpoint, Id. Oct. 1908 when she
Thompson Fall[...]ngton with burial George, and another child.
in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. secti[...]Annetts
Train - Former Thompson Falls Boy Killed in Accident at Jane DeLaittre.
Spokane Tuesd[...]Arthur Polley
was killed in Spokane Tuesday. W ith a fellow workman,[...]April 14, 1905 - One of the most active boys in our
“According to C. L. Simmons, an eyewitness,[...]little Arthur Polly. He is the agent for the
were in a light auto truck belonging to the Beardmore[...]W isc. the son of W illiam C. Polley and
squarely in front of the westbound train.[...]27, 1973; 4] Albert Elwood
Polley’s home was in Sandpoint. He has been here about Se[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1122)[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Came to Sandpoint, In 1911 - A. E. Polley, well-known
Aug 25, 1905 - Ar[...]onk Following an operation performed here in 1912, he was
Aroostock Co., Maine to W illiam Frank De Laittre and never in good health and some months ago began to fail
Clarinda Venila W illiams. Both parents also born in that rapidly. He suffered a stroke of pa[...]Art and Nettie homestead Sept. 1893 144 acres in Aitkin due to heart failure.
County. SE q[...]n, November 17, 1855, and was 67 years of age.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula, He was a marine and stationary engineer and in his young
Co., Mt. ( June 1) Arthur states that h[...]so that all the children are listed as being born in and also on Mississippi river boats. He made hi[...]west in 1880, going to Bellingham, W ash., and thence to[...]cson and stated on his address that he was living in He returned to the east in 1887 and that year was married
Thompson Falls, Mo[...]years ago, locating at Thompson Falls, Mont., and in 1911
April 21, 1905 - Mrs. Arthur Polley was visi[...]e year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Volz of that city, Thompson Falls to be laid beside his par[...]son, Albert Polley, who preceeded him in death.
Mrs. Volz are sisters.[...]Falls, Mt. Friday
grand lodge session to be held in Butte next week. Feb. 28, 1913 -[...]f all his exchange at Clarksfork, was united in marriage Saturday to
interests in his Swamp creek mining property to J. W .[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday held in the Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls,
Ju[...]nn. to A. W . Polley. They were
Idaho with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, mar[...]s. Mina Dodds and Mrs.
Arthur Polley has a plot in section 17 plot # 10 of the Helen Griffi[...]A. E. Polley Passes Away - Made First Trip W est in 1880 - The home of Rev. and Mrs. F[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1123)[...]k and Miss A. Beatrice Polley, both of Iowa; farmer - ranch: (wife) Dora 58 years of age; mar[...]the age of 23 years; born Minn., parents born in Germany:
Mr. Bullock is a young man of sterling[...]ears old Mt. father born US; mother W ash.
raised in this vicinity, living here with her parents for a Except for brief stays in Idaho he has lived here since. He
number of years[...]Dora Henrietta Polley preceded him in death May 30,
#2 Annie (I[...]1941 and was buried June 3, 1941 in the W hitepine
Charles was born Oct. 4, 1874 in Topeka, Kans. to cemetery, W hitepine, Mont. and a daughter in 1961.
W illiam and Clarissa Reynolds Polley.[...]The pall bearers were Swan
Dotson and 1964 lived in Rathdrum, Idaho); 3] Leona (Bud Swanson,[...]ed Foote.
Dora Husfeldt was born July 28, 1871 in Hamburg, Minn. Mrs. Polley was 70 years[...]Then Charlie brought his family to Sanders County in of sickness she was taken to St. Patrick’s hospital in
1902.[...].
Polley of Thompson before returning to her home in Sand Prior to her marriage her maiden[...]In 1895 she married Charles W . Polley. From this un[...]eight grandchildren and one great
of 153.85 acres in W hitepine. Only keeping the land for a gr[...]daughter, Mrs. Bud Morkert resides in Thompson Falls,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Mrs. Ralph Hutchins in Missoula, Mrs. Floyd Dotson,
Aug. 26, 1910 - page[...]m
Chas. Polley, refugees from the burned district in the west Detroit, Michigan. Her one son, Cleland, lives in Thompson
end of the county, is seriously ill in Thompson with typhoid Falls.
fever.[...]of
Charles went to work as a lumberman working in logging expressing our gratitude for the[...]and death of our loved wife and mother, Mrs.
were in Idaho she married Mr. Hutchins, and lived in 1964 Charles Pollely.- Charles W . Polley[...]1944
following: Charles W illiam Polley residing in W hitepine, Thompson Falls, Mt. Annie had been living inIn the 1920 federal census it stated that Charley worked in Information from their marriage license in the Sanders
a lumber mill. It appeared that Charl[...]ourthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - # 1739 - Charles
in Mt., but the lettering was very poor. Dora’s mi[...]Polley of Thompson Falls, Mt. of legal age born in Topeka,
could be C.[...]Charles Thompson Falls; of legal age born in Hastings, Nebraska to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1124)[...]years, 3 months 26 days, burial was Nov. 2, 1965 in the
Annie Isaac was born in Hastings, Nebraska to W illiam W hitepine[...]Morkert.
Charley died 1964 on a Tuesday in a Hot Springs nursing
home, his burial was in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Delia Beatrice Polley
Mt. (In the Fraternal cemetery, Thomspson Falls, Mt. ther[...]cted - Funeral services
were held Friday at 2 p.m in the W hitepine Community[...]y
church for Charles Polley, 89, who died Tuesday in a Hot George Polley’s picture was take[...]uly 14,
Springs Nursing Home. Mr. Polley had been in poor health 1903.
for several years and h[...]rthur E. Polley and Annetta
Plains. Interment was in the W hitepine cemetery. DeLaittre.
He was born Oct. 4, 1874 in Topeka, Kans., and married Howard’s pi[...]909 Polk directory lists him as a driver -
County in 1902 and homesteaded at W hitepine. Except for 1911 lists him.
brief stays in Idaho he had lived here since. He farmed at[...]Falls Aug. 23, 1912 - page 3 - W hile in Sandpoint the first of the
where he had resided since. Mrs. Polley preceded him in week, the writer met two former Thompson Falls boys who
death in 1941 and a daughter in 1961. are both doing w[...]Myra’s family moved to western Montana in 1902 settling
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Dan in Thompson, Mont. There she attended school, gradua[...]of age born from the eighth grade.
George, Iowa to John Reichert and Anna Guest; he had been In 1908 she took her teachers exam, although not
pre[...]zabeth Stover of Sand graduated, as noted in the newspaper - “The Sanders
Point, Idaho; whit[...]Her first teaching job was in the W hitepine county school[...]where she taught in a one-room school house. She then[...]moved to Sandpoint, Idaho. In 1911 she accepted a job as a
Cleland Cha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1125)[...]born Myra Alice died at the age of 90 in March 17 (13), 1981
Aug. 20, 1887 Milwaukee, W isconsin. In 1910 or 1911 he with burial in Pinecrest cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho.
was sent to[...]e conducted by the Rev. James Scott of the
is now in charge of the telephone exchange at Clarksfork.[...]ial Park. Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint is in
place, but now living at Sandpoint, came up from[...], when she was
exchange at Clarksfork, was united in marriage Saturday to quite young. She grew up in the Thompson Falls area and
one of the Clarksfork[...]following her education, taught school in W hite Pine, Mont.,
Myra and Eck were married on Feb. 28, 1914 in Coeur for several years.
d’Alene, Idaho, and found living quarters in Sandpoint to She then moved to Sandpoint[...]t (who was a fighter pilot 1914. They lived in Clark Fork for some time and Mrs.
in W W II, he married Marna Fink) 3] Marjorie (Gene[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday died in 1978.
March 20, 1914 - front page col 3 - Miss My[...]Rebekah Lodge, the
Married - The rumor mentioned in last week’s issue, order of Easter[...]The ceremony took place Saturday February 28th in Coeur both of Sandpoint; a sister Elizabeth Reichert of Kingman,
d’Alene, the Rev. Hunter of that city officiating. Ariz.; 10 grandchildre[...]e most emphatically denied. article on them in the book they compiled in 1989).
However, after being confronted with an ev[...]ed to do so. - Clarksfork Times. in Missoula, Mt., her residence was noted as Thompson
Eck served in W orld W ar I and after his discharge the Falls, Mt. (Myrtle Dotson in 1964 lived in Rathdrum,
couple moved back to Clark’s Fork whe[...]rn Aug. 22, 1905
Idaho with burial March 23, 1978 in Pinecrest cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.,[...]lle.
Eckert - Mr. Eckert was born August 20, 1887 in Rose died Feb. 16, 1973 Eugene, Oregon.
Milwaukee, W isconsin and died March 18, 1978 in
Sandpoint, Idaho.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1126)[...]where his family was living. There he was treated in New[...]family then moved to Northern Minnesota in 1870, moving
W illiam C. Polley was born July 12, 1829 in Ohio (1832 to Brownville Twp, Houston Cou[...]and sisters of W illiams are 1] John In May, 1879 the family moved to Minneapolis, Mn
Cutter, 2] James living in Kansas. where he w[...], light complexion,
fifteen years, later settling in Clifton, W isc., where he met light hair, blue eyes. He stated in the request for the pension
his future wife. On O[...]ng their ceremony. care for his family. In this affidavit, his brother, Arthur
After the wed[...]Co., W isc., page 322 D., enumerated W illiam.
In 1860 W illiam and Clarissa were living in the - W . C. Polley 50 years of age, born Ohio, father in Ma., and
W innebago Twp, Houston County, Minn. W[...]orn Oct. 4] Alma 2 years Mn.
20, 1858 born in W isc. (She married Clarence Edward In March of 1887 W illiam attended the Murder Trial[...]to later include : 3] Clara Meline born In 1900 the family had moved to Aitkin township, Ait[...]t. 26, 1896 to George Lackie.) as living in Thompson Falls.
At the breaking out of the Civil W ar, W illiam returned to His W ill was filed in the Sanders County Courthouse,
Clifton, W isc., and from there enlisted in Co. C. 36th Thompson. Falls W ill Book[...]y, serving throughout the war. W illiam In 1905, after five months of suffering from a cance[...]dropped down insensible and is buried in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery.
made disab[...]Prison, N. C. and confined five citizen in the highest sense. He loved his home and all
mont[...]illiam was treated for shock at General Hospital, City what was known as the Ancient Odd Fellows, having taken
Point, Va and in the field. He states the name of the five degrees in a W isconsin lodge, after this order affiliated
physician is unknown. W hile in prison he was treated by the with the IOOF,[...]ths and fourteen days of confederate cut and placed in various parts of this story)
prison life w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1127)[...]f Sand Point., Idaho. in which she was held in the community in which for a
The funeral service took place at[...]the IOOF Clara L. Reynolds was born in New York state in 1839. In
cemetery, where surrounded by a large number of sorrowing 1853 in W isconsin she was married to W illiam C. Polley[...], three daughters have since
the entire community in their great loss.” died l[...]and having Frank Preston and loving mother. In the early years of their married life, Mr.
Henry[...]er Mr. Polley’s return from three years service in the
age 63 years, and Nettie Polley, both of Thom[...]rmy. Arthur E., the oldest of the family was born in
that they knew Clara Polley and W illiam and they[...]wife of J. F. Knowles; Matilda and Alma were born in
Knowles that they both knew Clara had never remar[...]ota, while Charles W . first saw the light of day in
That same day Clara filed a General Affidavit[...]one small cabin and five town lots that In 1892, several of the family having come west, Mr.[...]and there was no one legally bound to home in Thompson, where they lived continuously until Mr.[...]has lived off and on with her
Probation records in the Sanders County Courthouse noted sons, A[...]rs. Polley was a sufferer for many years and only in the
original townsite. last year or so found relief. In her latter days she was spry
The Sanders County[...]e 14, 1907 - Mrs. W . C. Polley, formerly of this city shocked to hear of her death. Thirty-four[...]Sunday. She’s not doing well. esteem in which she was held by her former neighbors and
Clara was taken very ill in 1908, she saw Dr. M. friends was demonstrated by the many pretty flowers which
McKinnon in Sandpoint, Idaho, where she was diagnosed[...]e dysentery. Her daughter Alma Lackie also living
in Sandpoint, took care of her mother during her fin[...]s born Jan. 22, 1897 Aitkins,
returned and buried in the Thompson Falls Fraternal Aitkins[...]Arizonia.
that she was dead. Her demise occurred in Sandpoint last
Saturday, after only a brief illne[...]end, the several doctors that were called Co., Iowa to O. Pollock and Ellen Van Patten.
in to attend being unable to do anything to relieve[...], 1917 Thompson Falls,
Funeral services were held in Sandpoint on Sunday after Mt.
which in charge of her son, Chas W . Polley of W hite Pine[...]ch she was laid to rest alongside of her husband, in See Polis.
the IOOF cemetery. The fune[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1128)[...]jobs; 2] Otto 46 years of
all of last summer her in the interest of the Allis-Chalmers age; single[...]e; born
Milwaukee and will again spend the summer in Thompson Montana; father Ind.; mother O[...]as representatives of the Allis -Chalmers people in the Brother Albert Ernest came to Montana to[...]He resided on a farm out of Trout Creek, dying in Missoula[...]May 15, 1914 with burial May 16, 1914 in the W hitepine
Elbridge G. P[...]- Elbridge G. Pond; boys who are engaged in placer mining up the Big Trout
private in Co. C 2nd Mass Artillery; entered Aug. 8, 1863;[...]with her boys. They expect their father in a few days. He
Elbridge died Oct. 30, 1906 King Co., W ashington and will assist them in their work.
was buried in the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery in John S. Pool died March 2, 1913 Thompson[...]rn Indiana; died March 2?, 1913. (Burial could be in
Albert Pool was born April 4, 1873 Bitter Root[...]Lilly Pope
The 1900 federal census has them in Park co., Mt. Her Lilly Pope died 1953 with burial in the Thompson Falls
father was born in Ireland and her mother born in Missouri. City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
The 1910 federal census in Thompson Falls, has Albert as
a widower.[...]Thomas R. Pope died 1955 with burial in the Thompson
John S. & Clemina Pool Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
John S. Pool was[...]born April 11, 1907 Upton,
Township, Monroe Co., Iowa, -# 1122 - 1147 - Julia Pool; W yoming to[...](Gerald E. Miller).
children: 1] Elmer ca 1862 Iowa; 2] Mary ca 1864 Iowa; 3] Marriage certificate # 786 Sanders Co[...]noted that they both were residing in Burke, Idaho; both
1870 federal census, Bitter[...]Lamora ‘Morrie’ was born Nov. 21, 1907 in Plains, Mont
farm.[...]ined the rank of
(children) 1] Elmer 18 years old Iowa,; 2] Mary 16; 3] Private.
Albert[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1129)[...]1129

buried: April , 1971 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, W inona married F[...]Information from their marriage license # 669 in the
22, 1971 page 5 col. 7. - Arthur Popham Passe[...]ch here for Arthur B. age born Salmon City, Lemhi Co., Idaho to Carl W . Hagel
Popham, 63, who died April 13 near Evaro. Burial was in and May E. Stobie; he had not been previously married -
the City Cemetery under the direction of the Shrider Funer[...]ng to Arthur
Mr. Popham was born April 11, 1907 in Upton, W yo. He Popham and Frankie Burdick[...]as drafted into W orld W ar I on June 24-28, 1918
in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery - section 1[...]years of age; born April 2, 1894 Salmon City, Idaho;
Arthur Francis Popham[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec.
in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery - section 1[...]services were conducted W ednesday afternoon in the First[...]r & Frankie (Burdick) Popham died in his home in Kalispell Saturday afternoon. He was a
John Art[...]f Mrs. Irene Heater of Thompson Falls. Burial was
Iowa?, to John Popham (Canada) & Hannah. in the Conrad Memorial Cemetery.
The 1880 condense[...]federal census - He was born April 2, 1894 in Salmon, Id. In 1908 he
Janesville, W asecce Co. Min. Page 126A -[...]area. He worked as a springboard sawyer operator in the
years of age born England; children: 1] W ill[...]Service and Aug. 9, 1923 married W inona Popham in
years of age Mn; 4] George 14 years of age Mn; 5][...]John); He worked as a tanner’s apprentice in Spokane before
7] John 10 years of age Mn. (twin of Mary); 8] Charles 7 moving to the Flathead Valley in 1926. He opened his own
years of age Mn; 9] Cornelus 3 years of age Mn. (This could tanning business here in 1929 and continued in it until his
be the family for our John Arthur, b[...]eath, with the exception of four years of service in East
needed).[...]C. Hagel of Monrovia, Liberia, and Frank D. Hagel in
2] W inona 1903 Upton, W y.[...]eat grandchildren.
Frankie Popham of Polson; tall in height; medium stature;
gray colored eyes; dark c[...]George Poras
He died Nov. 2, 1921 in Thompson Falls, Mt., of an Thompson Fa[...]Stef M . Poras
(Death certificate #209 in the Sanders County Courthouse.) Thomp[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1130)[...]ls, Montana

transferred to the forestry office in Missoula. Miss Porter of Kimball, also of Huachuca City. There are several nephews
W ashington D. C. has[...]ned to Robert Potter.
the Cabinet Forest in the summer of 1934 and has since been A la[...]always young and
assigned to the Regional Office in Missoula, has been never old, she will[...]ntly assigned to the Forest Supervisor’s office in place. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. a[...]rthan of Quartz and Helen Rice.
creek was in the city during the week on his way to Murray. Clyde is mentioned in the Thompson Falls 1913 Polk[...]d Amanda Elizabeth taking a course in electrical engineering and mechanical
W hitehead.[...]rom Thompson Falls Hgh School and
went to college in Dillon, Montana. She taught summer[...]e H. & #1 Helen (Rice) Potter
school for 4 months in Sweetgrass, Mont., 2 years in #2 M ary (Landon Doers)
Cutbank and 1 years in Thompson Falls (all of these in George H. Potter was born Montana to[...]try school). After completing one year of college in Minnie Potter.
Montana, she went to a college in Cheney, W ashington and George married[...], Arizona with burial Helen Rice was born in Ohio in 1870. She came to
June 9, 1995 Lonepine, Mt. Montana in 1890 and lived in Deer Lodge, where she met
(Newspaper clipping w[...]for several weeks, departed on
area to Homestead in 1911. W edn[...]return again later.
near Niarada and stayed in the dormitory to attend High The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
School in Thompson Falls. After being graduated from high[...]arted on Tuesday for Ennis, to spend Thanksgiving in the
and universities while getting her college de[...]pent bosom of his family. He expects to return in a couple of
her lifetime teaching young people in both public schools weeks and says he may[...]ont., a short time ago by the serious
W ashington in 1930 where she was school Art Supervisor[...]00
where she continued to teach until retirement. In 1990 she acres immediately east of Thompson[...]13, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. George H. Potter arrived in
9, 1995 after a nine day illness. She is survived[...]d will
daughter, Sandra L. Deitering, of Huachuca City, Arizona make this city her future home.
and two grandchildren, Ro[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1131)[...]sent from friends over the state. Interment was in the Plains
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]m a week trip to Great Falls and Butte. been in the employ of the Montana Power Co., for several
Mr. Potter has now decided to remain in Thompson Falls years; making his home in this city. In the death of Mrs.
with his family, as he has considerable work in sight for the Potter this city lost a splendid woman, a good mother and
coming y[...]1913 - page 3 - Mrs. George H. Potter is reported in were united in marriage at the home of the bride, June 8th.
very[...]After a honeymoon trip they will make their home in Butte.
warmer climate.[...]Mt. Friday him to make their future home in Butte with their father and
July 25, 1913 - page[...]ome Monday from a three weeks’ trip on business in
southern Idaho. He left Tuesday for the Madison v[...]ter
make final proof on his desert claim, located in that section. Thompson Falls 1913 Polk direct[...]George H. Potter left He is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
the first of the wee[...]directory.
expects to dispose of some property in the town of Ennis.
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]ill
received word W ednesday that their fine home in Ennis, make an extended visit with her s[...]a, had burned, along with several other buildings in Anacortis.
that town. The Potter home cost[...]See James H. Smith.
George is listed in the Thompson Falls 1915 Polk
directory same as th[...]. Potter - On W ednesday morning at born in New York.
1:30 Mrs. George H. Potter of this city died at Plains. Her In the 1880 federal census (condensed version) New
d[...]r medical W illiam married Minnie in 1886/1887. They had four
treatment and for a whil[...]. 2] J.
thought she would soon return to her home in this city, but W . (Son) born July 1889 Mont. 3] Georg[...]was born
shock to the many friends of the family in this city. in Indiana and her mother Missouri.
She leaves a h[...]ns, Clyde, 19; Ralph 15; Chas McEver noted in his memories of Thompson Falls
and George 9; to m[...]that Bill Potter ran a saw mill here in 1887.
The funeral services were held in the Congregational IOOF Chart[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1132)[...]Powell, of Thompson Falls, has enlisted in the army for 3
were intitiated and duly installed[...]ge 3 - Fort Eustis, Va. - Army Pvt. W illiam E.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ording to information given to Neil Fullerton and in Powell is a welder in the Battalion’s company C. He
his files in the State Historical Society, Helena, Mont., Ted[...]McEvers stated that the first lumber mill to run in Thompson at Fort Ord, Calif.
Falls was run[...]River -
running when Ted and his father came here in 1887. Sam Powell, who has been wo[...]s, Mt. Friday W hile on a wagon engaged in hauling a load of timbers up
May 5, 1905 - Frank[...]wound.
Thompson Falls - Miss Bessie Potts teaches in the schools of He is getting along nicely[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday “In the spring of 1885, a miner named Tom Shearer had[...]lliams of class ’07 is teaching manual training in into the Libby Creek country, where[...]scout, decided to cross the
about the same time, in now the lady principal of one of the mounta[...]d Howard.”
appreciation are governed by ability in school work. (Additional s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1133)[...]tory lists him as a cigar Pete tended bar in a saloon in the 1920's.
maker.[...]Thompson - Adrian (Pete Preston, known in the 1920's as one of the best
Michael Pracht, an[...]soula, has round-house curve ball pitchers in western Montana, will
rented the W . F. Lutton re[...]t. He is welcomed here and should Born in Thompson Falls 62 years ago, Pete has resided
rec[...]3 Polk directory lists him. team in Nevada as well as local nines. He has maintained[...]avid interest in sports throughout his life.
In later years he ran the projector at the local mov[...]t signed a contract to handle the Cemetery in Thompson Falls for Pete Preston, 78, who died
com[...]cent Center.
Harbor, W ash., and expects to leave in a few days for his Born March 14, 1900 in Thompson Falls, Preston is
new work.[...]son
who will secure work either under Mr. Hoyt or in the woods. Falls, and Mattie Cleland, W hitef[...]for cremation.
manufacture and other timber used in war work and it is Shrider Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
expected to last for the[...]with the 404 Signal Aviation Co. During his time in the Happy was in a picture taken Jan/June July 14, 1903.
service he attained the rank of Corporal and served in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]y, who are accepting the recent government survey in the[...]inger that he accidentally crushed by trapping it in a safe
Bailey.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1134)[...]tion. Albert Preston, left for her home in Butte, Saturday.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.[...]copied) - Joseph R. Fay Killed in Cave-in in Butte - A
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]been instantly killed Saturday evening by a cave-in of
Saturday evening on the arrival of No. 3, when[...]18, 1916 - Mrs. Preston’s Brother Dies Suddenly in
W allace. The ceremony took place in Coeur d’Alene City Mullan - In answer to a message from Mullan advising them
las[...]rly known as “Happy” by following in last Friday’s issue.
everybody here, is the you[...]ryman, and is at present employed with his father in the learn of his death, which occurred this m[...]ome here and the Ledger joins the host of friends in time, having an attack of the grippe, and within the last day,
welcoming the bride to her new home and in best wishes for or possibly two days, this[...]” and his wife will give a dance tomorrow night in brought on a hemorrhage and during the day Dr. Dean, who
Doenges hall in honor of the event. Everybody is invited. was in attendance, called Dr. Smith for consultation. Th[...]came very suddenly, the patient apparently being in
Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - “Happy” Preston’s[...]ill Meany, violin, and Mr. McLeod has been in the district since 1899, following
Mrs. Morgan, p[...]ecting all this time, he being the locator of
and in a charming manner created a very favorable[...]ort of Preston of Thompson Falls arrived in the city the first of the
Albert Preston in saving the lifes of W . A. Crim and his we[...]t. Friday afternoon, services being held in the Congregational church
Oct. 6, 1911 - page 3 -[...]e MacLeod came over and interment made in the Mountain View cemetery. The
from Mullan Monda[...]family from the city and district. There were a large number[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1135)[...]kkeeper, taking the place of Harry L. Tanner, who in Alice W ilda Preston was born May 5[...]Preston and Clara Gilletta Everson.
Power company in Butte, and Ed Alexander will be[...]- Mr. and Mrs. Albert was hired to teach in the W hitepine schools in 1906. W hile
Preston, who have made their home at[...]ed George Grandchamp and later
past year, arrived in Thompson Falls this morning to spend move[...]it is probable that he will remain here teacher in the Radersburg school. A job that Mary had
during[...].
Allan Needham reminiscing with Neil Fullerton in a letter Right across the road from the school in Radersburg, was a
written April 19, 1967 (Neil Fu[...]- Did I ever mention about Alice and in the summer of 1926, (June 18), they were
‘Happy[...]Carnegie Medal for bravery after married in Thompson Falls, Mt.
rescuing a Morman family from[...]as H. Barker,
fall of 1910. The article should be in the newspaper. Minister. W itnesses[...]d. Alice married John Franklin W illiams residing in
Alden Eugene & Ann M ae (Isaac) Preston[...]child, the growth of
he was a Private and served in the Asiatic/Pacific. He was the child ceased in mid term and massive infection set in. It
discharged March 5, 1945 Fort Douglas, Utah.[...]ended with the death of Alice on January, 1930 in Missoula,
Mike married Annie Mae (Isaac) Russel[...]wnsend,
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders Mt. - Sad Death of Young Mo[...]F. W illiams when she passed away on Friday in Missoula, a
born Thompson Falls, Mt., to Frank Pr[...]ude shock to her wide scope of friends in Radersburg and a great
Bailey - he had not been p[...]divorced - married had left her home in Radersburg to be with her aunt in
Feb. 16, 1945 Thompson Falls, Mt., by James P. Sheridan, Missoula and it was at this city that death claimed her at the
Justice of the Peac[...]Alice Preston was born in Thompson Falls, May 5th,
Alden died Feb. 10, 1[...]1905. She met her husband while teaching in the Radersburg
Fraternal Cemetery, Thompso[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1136)[...]d. laborer in the saw mill and single.
Funeral services were held with the Episcopal church in Arthur and Clara had one child: 1] Alice[...], 1905 - Last Sunday while cutting down the trees in
Mrs. Peek, Mrs. Houghland and Mr. Preston came[...]hem stop. On felling the tree they found imbedded in the
Charlotte Lou (Sharly); 2] Thomas John.)[...]ide; each supposed to represent a year’s growth in
He was born August 2, 1906, to Thomas and Viole[...]the spike was one of the old
entire life ranching in the area. fashione[...]cts to haul logs at
Mockel. They all preceded him in death. the Grandchamp camp at Cedar Spur.
In 1926 he married Alice Preston. She died in 1929. Clara died Jan. 1906 with burial in the Fraternal
July 12, 1931 he married Loretta Murray. She died in Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 7 lo[...]iated by President community goes out to them in their affliction.
Jed Stanfill. Musical selection[...]illiams, Clara Gilletta Preston was born in Stanton County,
Robin Folkvord, Michelle Brown an[...]father brought the family to Montana in 1894, settling near
W illiams and Dan Ragen. Dave[...]lace, Mabel Everson of Husen, who were with her
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1137)[...]fied. parents expect of her in the years to come.
Mrs. Preston was a member of[...]ompson Falls;
also took part. The burial was made in the Odd Fellows medium height; medium b[...]eral beautiful floral offerings showed the esteem in Arthur was called ‘Pud’.
which she wa[...]Information from their marriage license # 2082 in the (deceased) and Cecelia Ingraham - he[...]la, Mont., by M. E. Vande Mark,
age born Creston, Iowa to John H. Peniston (deceased) and Ministe[...]Art died 1950 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
The Sanders County Ledg[...]tland, Oregon.
and Miss Nona Penisten were joined in the holy bonds of
wedlock on Thursday afternoon a[...]ory lists her.
Tuesday morning and from the noise in town like a charivari
they must have returned W e[...]home Charles Preston
in Thompson.[...]a
Nola Peniston was born Feb. 27, 1895 Creston, Iowa to teamster - 1913 same
John Henry McCor[...]Falls and Del Reed of Clarks Fork were united in marriage
persons are hereby notified that I will[...]s, Mt. Friday from the local high school in 1929. Since then he has been
April 23, 1915 - pag[...]orking for his father here. Mrs. Preston has been in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1138)[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
happiness and success in the future. (Couple #2 was David Jan. 28, 1[...]y 1911.
Conrad was called “Pud” until later in life and then he was The Sanders County Ledge[...]Jan. 19, 1912 - page 3 - E. Preston was rushing in the ice
Conrad died March 19, 1997 living in Post Falls, Mt. crop the first of the we[...]e Preston has purchased
York. His father was born in New York and his mother in the residence formerly owned by A. E. Pol[...]e.
Eugene married Celia 1875 (obit states 1876) in New 1913 Thompson Falls Polk director[...]ompson Falls, Mt. inclusive in the original townsite of Thompson Falls. The
Ce[...]deal was consummated by Mrs. Pelletier’s son-in-law, J. T.
York to Alex Ingraham and Sarah Conley[...]place,
Eugene and Celia came to Thompson Falls in 1886. This spent the week here visiting friends and attending to some
was also noted in the Pioneer list of 1935. bus[...]ompson Ferry, Livery, Boarding and property in the east end of town and sold while here lots 3,[...]the other a
Helena, Mont.) The first ferry built in Thompson Falls was teamster.
built by Pat Ha[...]as a livery
the ferry at the time it washed away in the famous high water owner. - also Celia is no[...]med Nichol W ilson or W ilson July 6, 1924 in the Fraternal cemetery. Thompson Falls, Mt.
Nicho[...]widow of
Faulds about July 1887. Faulds now lives in Stevensville Frank, $300.00; and daughter Elda Hougland and Mattie
where he obtained a job teaching in the local school. (Item Peek all the rest. Th[...]rs County Independent Ledger W ed. May 9, 1934
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Grandpa Preston, 83 years old, enjoyed a ride in the airplane
road supervisor for this sect[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1139)[...]IOOF July 1, 1904 - Jan 1, 1905.
Mr. Preston was in the truest sense an old pioneer of this T[...]y
community. He helped to clear hundreds of acres in western May 19, 1905 - O. K. Everson of Ste[...]y was to look straight up and that was right here in March 17, 1905 - M&M Frank Preston are the happ[...]as he was bright Feb. 8, 1907 - Two Fall in the River - Frank Preston is a
and quick of mind when reminiscent even in his later years. candidate for a Carnegie hero medal. On Monday he rescued
Mr. Preston was born in Pallentine, New York, March 3rd, two from t[...]t the age of 84 on March 3rd, 1936 at the in this manner. A. B. Bailey, the well - known ranchman had
home of his daughter, Mrs. E. D. Peak at Missoula. In 1876 just arrived in town and going to call on his daughter, Mrs.
he was married to Celia Ingraham in New York state. From Frank Preston, unhit[...]them a drink at
there they came to Thompson Falls in 1886. Mrs. Preston the river. Leading th[...]24. footing and in he went in about 11 feet of water. He was
Four children su[...]heavily clothed and was powerless to help himself in the icy
Peak of Missoula, G. A. Preston of Spokan[...]ompson Falls. Beside them his aid, and in trying to rescue his father, he too went in.
there are 19 grandchildren and thirteen great-gr[...]with his Mrs. Frank Preston
parents in 1886. He was a student of the schools of this city, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]. Preston may remain at W allace
Sunday school is in excellent condition. Thanks to the effort wher[...]May 29, 1914 - page 3 - Frank Preston is confined in St.
July 9, 1915 Thompson (Cleland); 8] 9].[...]Information from their marriage license page 59 in the with enlargement of the heart.
Missou[...]ompson Falls Mercantile Co.
Co., NY; now residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., The San[...]23, 1915 - page 3 - Among the new arrivals to our city
Gertrude Bailey; white; 21 years of age born Gold[...]eston home on the
Story Co., Nevada; now residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 9th inst.
daughter[...]following information: Frank Preston residing in Thompson
Gertrude ‘Gertie’ Aldena Ba[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1140)[...]blue The body is at Shrider’s Mortuary in Plains.
colored eyes; brown colored hair.
Frank[...]Franklin George & Viola (M urray) Preston
1919 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Franklin George Preston was born in Thompson Falls
Falls, Mt. Section 6 shared lot #2[...]t., to Frank Preston and
Frank’s obituary was in the Sanders County Independent Gertrude[...]eston Victim of Flu - Thompson Falls Man Succumbs in Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday April 26, 1912 - page 3 - Born
Hospital in Spokane. - Lived Here for 32 years - Frank[...]ton, Sunday night, a fine boy.”
Preston of this city is another who has been a victim of the He spent the first 26 years of his life in Montana. His early
Influenza. He left here last s[...]ed many types of hard labor. He had to
and it was in that city that he contracted the disease which carry[...], he crossing over a rope suspension bridge; he cut and moved
was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, and large blocks of ice from[...]e was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps in
The remains were shipped here Saturday and the[...]Information from their marriage license #1129 in the
Arthur and G. A., all of whom are living in this city with the Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Franklin
exception of G. A., who is residing in Spokane. Preston of Thompson F[...]extend to the bereaved ones, our sincere sympathy in - married to I=Viola Murray of Spokane, W[...]pson
owned a black crow that took a great delight in tormenting Township. W itnesses: Gertrude[...]st son of
Gertrude died May 9, 1955 with burial in the Fraternal Mrs. Gertrude Preston was[...]andchildren.
hospital. She was born Sept. 5, 1876 in Gold Field, Nev. He worked for Kaiser[...]ursday afternoon at the years and stayed in the Spokane area throughout his
Community[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1141)[...]York and Bradford, Penn., Oil Exchanges is in our city, and
moved to Great Falls. has invested at Eagle city.
The May 26th, 1917 W orld W ar I draft card no[...]t 1884 - page 5 col 1 The former employed in getting out the
build; grey colored eyes; light brown colored hair. first issues of this paper in this town, is George Major,
George died 1952 with burial in the Thompson Falls foreman; ‘Don/Doc?[...]el (Preston) - 91 years of age born June 17,
1918 in Thompson Falls, Mont. She died 11/29/2009. She[...]ednesday, Dec. 9, promoted to first lieutenant in the ROTC at Gonzaga
2009 in Sunnyside Little Chapel of the Chimes.[...]and Gonzaga University
Sept. 13, 1907 - Teachers in the Thompson school system: at Spokane. He served in the U.S. Army for two years.
Miss Mattie Preston[...]on Falls, - John Previs received a badly cut right leg when the ax
Mt. to Frank Preston and Ge[...]sister of Pete. and cut his leg. He is in town receiving medical attention.
Thompson Falls[...]state she is John enlisted into the Navy in 1941 where he attained the
married to Dave[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1142)[...]Falls, Montana

He visited his brother, Steve, in Thompson Falls for a few and the many frie[...]and mechanical engineering firms in Seattle.
He worked about twelve miles from Fair[...]sh.; and a
when he left Alaska. He mentioned that in Alaska during sister-in-law, Venna (Mrs. Steve) Previs, Thompson Falls.
m[...]ivate memorial service was held Tuesday, July 28, in
21st he watched a full inning ball game which sta[...]Lola died March 1996 in Seattle, W ash.
Sanders County Independent Ledg[...]to Steve J.
recently married Miss Lola Mae Dunlap in Seattle. Previs and Vieno (Venna)[...]ecretary to the Joyce attended high school in Thompson Falls, Mt.
purchasing agent of the depar[...]hey had the following children: 1] Deborah
ensign in the U.S. N.[...]Grizzly athlete. John, at one time taught school in Montana Joyce died in 1999.
and later went to Alaska on a gold dredge o[...]Seattle. daughter-in-law, Steve and Beth Johnson, after a short battle[...]e, W ash. He was born in Missoula on April 7, 1934, to Ralph and
He was[...]Montanan
and Rose Previsich. Rose Previsich died in 1919/1920 and and grew up on a ranch wes[...]the Northern Pacific
John attended high school in Thompson Falls where he Railroad.
lettered in track and basketball. His sense of humor and He attended schools in Alberton and Frenchtown. He
friendly nature earne[...]l at which he worked as a young
during the summer in the Cabinet Range Forest Service man, and he went on to work in the wood products industry
district near Thompson[...]on was his top priority. at various locations in western Montana.
John lettered in football as a tackle at the University of Duane married Joyce Darlene Previs in Thompson Falls
Montana, one of the first freshmen[...]lor of arts degree and taught death in 1999. He loved her deeply and they had a
mechanic[...], and he often said that if he ever amounted to
In 1941, having married Lola Dunlap, he enlisted in the anything in his life it was due to her influence. He was her[...]ess that preceded her death.
honorably discharged in 1945, having attained the rank of He fe[...]e was promoted to district active in public affairs of all kinds - from his church par[...]served in the Montana House of Representatives from 1973[...]proud of some of the things the
Methodist Church in Seattle. He will be missed by his family[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1143)[...]f age; married at the age of
He moved to Helena in 1980 to work in state government. 19 years; born Mt.; par[...]Sula Schoolhouse to He worked for many years in Thompson Falls and Plains
engage in long periods of extra- curricular reading. He[...]aking baseball and track for more than 24 years in the Thompson
and his formidableness as a negotiat[...]ng his Grandpa Jones why - after having In 1958, he retired and practiced his hobbies of outdoor
lived in Missouri, Idaho and British Columbia - he had[...]eve died Feb. 1981 Missoula, Mont. and was buried in
power about it that he had never felt anywhere el[...]ghted C. E. Price
in sharing with those who were close to him his othe[...]orials be made to Partners Sam Price was in the 1927 high school graduation.
Hospice and Pall[...]was born.
Steve J. Previs was born Aug. 6, 1909 in Butte, Mont. to Sanders County Independe[...]hompson Falls, Mt. - Miss Donita Pringle has been in town
Steve married Venna Kumpu Aug. 5, 1929 in Missoula, for the past month doing be[...]had two children; 1] Joyce Darlene Oct 14, in Mae’s barber shop. Miss Pringle has announced t[...]t. - Steve J. most up-to-date parlor in the county.
Previs of Burke, Idaho; white; 21 yea[...]er, Mont.; white; Otto Thiel of Junction City, Oregon, is visiting her sister,
20 years[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1144)[...]rs. At the same time wanted Pearl) was born in an Inn along the road.
to ease people fatigue, st[...]ing for the Northern Pacific Railroad
So enrolled in correspondence course in Swedish Massage. in 1939. He liked the job and decided to stay with it. His
Passed final exams in 1938, exam in Chicago. Continued second child was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, (Sandra Lee) on
education, grad[...]January 6, 1946. He made assistant foreman in no time.
Married Harry Leopold, another student from MCC in 1941. W hile working in Clark Fork, Idaho, he and his men were[...]k and at least two other men were injured. W hile in Clark
(Reeser); 2] Sandra (Potts); 3] James.[...]that he was dying of stomach cancer. Frank stayed in
Frank Prishmont was born July 23, 1918 in Edger, Montana Sandpoint, Idaho until hi[...], to get ahead you must bid on jobs. George
lived in Joliet, Montana at this time. George was the fift[...]to Pullman,
she could be closer to family. There in Billings the following W ashington. Then back[...]nk Pullman. From there he bid on a job in Trout Creek,
born on October 31, 1922 - died Janu[...]moved to
George’s mother died March 24, 1927 in Billings, Belknap, Mt., James fini[...]rade, that was the year of
Montana. She is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Billings, Mt. 1958, Geo[...]Falls, Montana where the children were placed in the public
as his memories of his father was of a[...]W illiam Tabor from Plains, Mt., on July 11, 1964 in St.
George went to elementary school from grade 1-5 at the W illiams Catholic Church in Thompson Falls. Then in
Pratt Memorial School (Catholic School) in Billings. After October of 1967 the family[...]graduation
Elizabeth and Uncle Marvin Breshears, in Billings, Mt. joined the Navy where he[...]sister of his mother, and came to the United in San Diego, California.
States with her and their[...]Fern did well in this farming community. They bought a
Later Mic[...]janitor for the school system.
the CCC and worked in the Ninemile area, then in the Fern had a stroke in 1995 and had to be moved to a
Thompson River area[...]ffy Moles and Milton nursing home. In order to see her daily, George sold their
Butte in the corp. George loved dancing and went to as home in Reardan and bought a home in Green Acres,
many dances as he could find, so while in the CCC’s he W ashington. George did not do well with out Fern. He did
attended a dance in Noxon, Montana, where he met Fern not[...]he took to many, and he
McNeil. He and Fern fell in love and were married January did not rem[...]ots. So, he went into
11, 1939, at the courthouse in Sandpoint, Idaho. an assi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1145)[...]ces were conducted Saturday, Nov. 28, at in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $12.50
Coffelt’s Moon Chapel in Sandpoint, Idaho, with Pastor per mont[...]R. B. Pritchett
Park in Sandpoint.[...]e married and resided at He took part in the burial of Joe Valentine in 1912 and at
Trout Creek and Thompson Falls. She a[...]belonged to the G.A.R.
W ash., moving to Spokane in 1995. post, he was[...]J. Pritzkau of Thompson Falls,
She was preceded in death by her parents. compl[...]worked on the giant Boeng 747 jet
Funeral Service in Sandpoint. tr[...]t month at Seattle.
Mr. Prishmont, who was born in Edgar, Mont. died last Gary’s father, R. J. (Red) Pritskau.
Thursday.
He grew up on a ranch in Joliet, Mont., before finishing John Pritzkau
his schooling in Billings, Mont., Mr. Prishmont then served[...]nd Henrietta
with the Civilian Conservation Corps in western Montana Schol.
and met his future wife, Fern McNeil, at a dance in Heron, Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec.
Mont. The couple were married in 1939. 11, 1958 page 5[...]Pritzkau, went to Butte, W ednesday to enlist in the U.S.
He had been involved in an accident while working on a Navy. He was accompanied to Butte by his parents.
train bridge in Clark Fork, Idaho. He was seriously injured[...]ort Hueneme, Calif. for
Mr. Prishmont had lived in various parts of W ashington, assignment t[...]Alaska.
He retired 23 years ago and then lived in Reardan, W ash. Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. June 28,
After his wife died in 1998, he moved to Plains, Mont., to 1962 Thu[...]ara Reeser of class petty officer in the U. S. Navy. Johnny is presently on
Thompson F[...]presently scheduled to be released from the Navy in
grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one[...]Kaye Mary Pritzkau was born Sept. 18, 1944 in Missoula,
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Th[...]increase Kaye died Oct. 4, 2005 Boise, Idaho.
in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $1[...]Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, after a taking a
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1146)[...]Falls, Montana

serious and tragic fall earlier in the day. City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Kaye was born Sept. 18, 1944 in Missoula, the daughter of The Sanders Cou[...]Dec.
Ronald and Henrietta Pritzkau. Kaye grew up inin Plains.
high school in 1962, Kaye traveled for a few years and[...]ts’ was born Aug. 13, 1915 near
finally settled in Sun Valley, Idaho where she worked for No[...]ol. She married Ronald Pritzkau, who preceded her in
and best friend, John V. Moore in Sun Valley. They had one death in May 2000.
daughter, Theresa (Tracy) Elaine, born[...]Dec. 27, 2003 at
Kaye and john moved to Hagerman in the 1980s so that 1 p.m. at Thompson[...]by the Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of
Snake River Lounge and W ilson’s Club[...]e their 2003 at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains.
Grandma Kaye, but they truly felt luckier[...]Siebrand Schol. She graduated
Kaye was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and from Northwood High School in 1935. This was a hard
Henrietta; one sister, Jani[...]fought accomplishment for “Toots” because in order to do
husband, John.[...]her father to live with her maternal grandmother in town.
all of Hansen, Idaho; and their three child[...]ried Ronald “Red” Pritzkau, January 18, 1937, in
Freddy, granddaughter Alicia Kaye and grandson, C[...]d
not least, Kaye is survived by the best friends in the world. Ronald by train with their three c[...]ake was held Saturday, Oct. 8 at W ilson’s Club in that when she first moved to Montana sh[...]ed by all brothers and sisters, family and prairie because the mountains made her fell closed in, but
friends. Memorial contributions can be made[...]would include Plains, Camas Prairie; Hot Springs and
Ronald J. & Henrietta[...]her family one last time to Seattle in 1968.
Henrietta Schol was born Aug. 13, 1915 ne[...]hildren and friend.
Mrs. Pritzkau’s mother died in Northwood, N. Dak last Toots was very active in the retirement community in
W ednesday July 20, 1961.[...]Homeowners Association and at the Senior Center in
burial in Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Spanaway, W ashington. It was there in 1987 they celebrated
Mt.[...]ry attended by friends and
Red’s obituary was in the Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mt. family.
May 5, 2002 which noted that his daughter Janice died in Her family was her focus and her greatest joy. The feeling
1959 and his oldest grandchild died in 1998. was mutual. She gave t[...]Toots was preceded in death by her husband “Red” in May
Henrietta died Dec. 23, 2003 Plains, Mt. with burial in the of 2000, her first grandson Rodney Bybee in 1998, a great

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1147)[...]1147

grandson Steven Bybee in 1987 and a daughter Janice in joins with the community in extending condolence to the
1959.[...]hn ‘Jack’ Henry Prouty was born March 9, 1874 in
Seattle, W A.; Laurie Pritzkau, Frenchtown, Mt.;[...]r, was quite seriously injured
Saturday, Dec. 27, in Thompson Falls. by a[...]from Thompson Falls, Mont., were united in marriage
children: 1] Bertha ca 1872 Maine; 2] Jo[...]77 W atertown, Ohio to
Charles Prouty is listed in the 1880 federal census, Clifton, Joseph Henry.[...]license to
Penobscot Co., Maine as 30 years, born in Maine as were W illiam P. Miller Feb. 2[...]Mr. Skinner; 2] W illiam
Josephine 25 years born in Maine as were her parents; McNorton #[...]constable. (at one time he served as City Marshall for
Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 24, 1921 - R[...]ing: John Henry Prouty of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 44
city, passed away W ednesday morning, March 16, at the years of age; born March 9, 1874; occupation City Marshall
home of his son, J. H. Prouty.[...]Thompson Falls; nearest relative: Ella Prouty of City;
Although he had been suffering with heart trou[...]death, ate a hearty breakfast and was apparently in the river log drives. The last log drive wa[...]od time
delivered by Rev. Clarkson. Interment was in the Odd this year and is about a month earlier than usual in being
Fellows cemetery.[...]own and will be taken
Charles B Prouty was born in Veasie, Maine, and expired over in a day or so.
at the age of 72 years, five months[...]e came Mr. Prouty is a very efficient man in this kind of work and
here four years ago and had[...]H. Prouty of Thompson Falls; and three daughters in Jake died Aug 24, 1927 Deer Lodge, M[...]Aug. 1927 in the Fraternal Cemetery (location block 21 lot
He also has three brothers who live in Maine. The Ledger #8), Thompson Falls, Mt.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1148)[...]ouise, Eddy and Grace Fay Cowen. And in until he decided to settle down. As she closed th[...]t the same time he saw
many of the local funerals in their funeral black attire and this dark figu[...]cking up
Crime’ Saturday - A woman who last was in Thompson (snooping)on her neighbors[...]Lena died Feb.10, 1946 with burial Feb. 12, 1946 in
“scene of the crime” here for a brief visit S[...]and complications; that her fathers name was
home in Boston, Mass., in 1910 by a Mrs. McLaughlin and Harris; she had lived in the community for 45 years.)
brought to Thompson[...]n; 2] W illiam P. Miller; 3] John Henry
succeeded in tracing her and arranged for her return to[...]-
latter’s many kindnesses, when she was a girl in Thompson Passing Thorough - Missoula, April 24 - Jesse Pruden is in
Falls. the city from W allace Idaho where he has been for some
She recalled that in 1912, before her birthday, she made time. M[...]took
coat lapel, after her mother had located her in Thompson up a ranch and where he also fil[...]this
As a kidnapped victim, Mrs. Mason resided in a log cabin place, but now in business at Belgrade, Montana, was here
in what is now the residential section of Thompson F[...]6 - J. B. Pruden and his mother, who had
occurred in Thompson Falls since 1912, saying, “All I could[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In talking with Rosemary Borgman, who knew Mrs.[...]d J. B. Pruden.
was always there when someone was in need. Many times Thompson Falls 1909[...]Pruden, returned recently from a trip to Alaska. In company
what her neighbors needed, or were doing,[...]ay
particular night when the Morkerts were living in the house Oct. 7, 1910 - page 2 - J. B. Prud[...]for the sale of his valuable residence property in Thompson.
brother Theodore was acting up a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1149)[...]1st will make her future home with her son-in-law, E. D.
next.[...]Pruden bought a 40-acre tract of valuable city marshal. It is reported that they may dispose of[...]s to put the home here to Mrs. Jollidon.
land in shape in the spring and will go into the fruit and Anna M., died Nov. 15, 1914 Missoula, Mt. with burial in
chicken business. Charlie Savage, Mr. Pruden’s[...]Mt. Friday
accompanied him on the trip remained in Post Falls where Nov. 27, 1914 - front pag[...]ith the W ashington W ater Pioneer Dies in Missoula - Mrs. Anna M. Pruden, an old
Power comp[...]ula. Mrs. Pruden was 72 years of age and for
week in Spokane in connection with the patent hoist he is the[...]Mrs. Pruden and son came to Thompson Falls in 1897,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]xpects to either build or rent still standing in a good state of preservation. This homestead
a ho[...]ge 3 - Mr. Pruden left here Tuesday In the fall of 1906 they again moved back to Thompso[...]operating an assay erected a fine home in Block 26, now owned by W illiam
office at that pl[...]Mrs. Pruden came to Montana in 1877 and was one of the
The Sanders County Ledg[...]ngements for moving his
mother and sister to that city, where they expect to make[...]ill very low and has remainder of the winter in this vicinity. He went to Alberta
not been able t[...]the affliction befell her, but an Saskatchewan in the early summer starting out with George
improve[...]s - Mrs. May seen and intends returning in the spring.
Savage left here W ednesday fo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1150)[...]George Graham of W hitepine, was born and raised in the[...]Ann (Piedalue) Pulis school in June 1932.
Forest Pulis was born April 30, 1892.[...]v. 1916 Jurist list for Sanders Forestry in Minneapolis. He has worked at the Trout Creek
Cou[...]ue Nov. 4, 1927 Ronan, Mt. also worked in the Thompson Falls office this fall as junior
Fo[...]Mr. and Mrs. Puphal will spend the winter in Missoula.[...]the forest service and will be working down in this district[...]Charles E. Polutnik joined the American Legion in Oct. 31, 1934 W ed. - Local Happenings - Mrs. Irene Gwiner
Thompson Falls in 1963 and remained a member until the of Jamestown, N. D., visited the past week at her sister-in-
membership year of 1966, when he moved to Missou[...]of Thompson Falls; burial Dec. 1, 1995 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine,
employed in the Employment Office - that he served in the Mt. (Original Cemetery Block #4 W alkw[...]with a memorial service held June 27, 2004 in the
Irwin C. Puphal was born April 17, 1906 Far[...]rick Puphal and Martha and burial in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
Brezemei[...]died June 21, 2004 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in
Donald Sularz Oct. 20, 1956 Thompson Falls, Mt., 2] Susan Plains. She was born Oct. 16, 1913 in W hitepine, to George
Marie, Sept 12, 1942 W alla[...]graduated from high school in Thompson Falls, and all lived
Information from their marriage license # 1038 in the in the dormitory during the week and rode the “din[...]t. - Irwin C. on weekends.
Puphal residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 27 years of S[...]mi Co., Minn., to H. F. Puphal and married in 1933. Irv worked for the Forest Service; they
Mar[...]anger until his retirement.
married Dec. 22, 1933 in the Graham home by Rev. Nelle W inn w[...]many years, she and Irv spent winters in Sun City, Ariz.,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]- W innifred Graham W inn was preceded in death by her husband Irv; her
and Irwin Puphal were united in marriage Dec. 22 at the beloved d[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1151)[...]Community Purtee who is working in Spokane, spent Christmas with his
Congregational[...]June 27, at 2:30. Burial family.
will be in the family plot at W hitepine Cemetery, adjacent[...]The Pyatt Family History
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be[...]alls Thompson Falls and her arrival in Sanders county with her
Ambulance; and W hitepine[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sep 20, In the 1880 federal census, Sina is recorded as living in
1956 Thurs - Donald Francis Sularz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Poe, Ringgold Co., Iowa page 190A with her three sons,
Frank Sularz of Ha[...]Dean 4 years old, born Kansas; father born Iowa and mother
Susan M. Puphal was born Sept. 12, 1[...]h her daughter, Mrs. O. C.
ashes was July 1, 2000 in the W hitepine Cemetery, Fuller lef[...]Sina came out west from Iowa with her sons some time[...]he death of her husband Samuel. Living for a time in
Raleigh A. Purcell[...]akota.
Raleight A. Purcell died 1975 with burial in the Thompsn Sina told her grandchildren[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. prairie to gather buffalo horns, which she would scrape a[...]red velvet and made pin cushions to put in the hollow end of
Sanders County Independent Le[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. daughter Belle Fuller in W hitepine. In spite of her blindness,
Sanders County Independ[...]Falls, Mt. - W . P. Purtee is visiting his family in go to Plains (40 miles east), to see her son C[...]ince the early part of August he has been working in family caught up with her four miles[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1152)[...]s was visiting her Great who was a lawyer in Portland, Oregon); 3] W illiam.
Grandmother Sina,[...]rious person and always had a large
wrinkled face in a lace trimmed cap with white hair sticking[...]le on
Sina was a victim of morphine addiction in her later years. the heavy side, but very agile and quick. Being Dora’s eldest
It seems in the old days morphine was prescribed for pain as[...]ible for her to but if she became intolerable in her demands, Dora would
have her drug until her death. She also smoked tobacco in a put her foot down and Ruth would get boot[...]curiosity to her granddaughter, and told to sit in the corner until she got herself squared
Ruth W a[...]could stand to be with Ruth again. Dora was
pipe in almost the same manner as her father.[...]in that section.
Sina’s first born, and our Cha[...]ois to June 29, 1906 - M. L Pyatt who was in town on Monday
Samuel Pyatt (Ohio) and Lucinda Mi[...]rvation. He says they registered all right
helped in America’s revolution and then was named leader[...]valley, where they have
of the French Revolution in 1830. Later his name was secured wor[...]na Mark was enumerated with his son in the 1930 federal
Ruth Nov. 1886 Iowa; 4] W illiam 1893; 5] Lea (Frank cen[...]born Illinois; his parents were born in Indiana; farmer-
complexion were in many ways almost American Indian.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1153)[...]hewed. He was 70 finally found someone late in life and married.
years old when she was born. W[...]he garden and livestock. Feb. 27, 1939 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
Dora B. died of diabetes Aug. 1924. Her burial was in (Death certificate # 104 noted the follo[...]he W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Aug. 1924 in the and place of birth, wife’s name and[...]., died Dec. 1, 1938 with his burial Dec. 3, 1938 in Estella died Jan. 22, 1973 Spokane, W ashin[...]Mt. Original cemetery, burial Jan. 27, 1973 inIowa to Mark Pyatt and Dora Bell Mark ([...]cher at W hite
June 29, 1906 - M. L Pyatt who was in town on Monday Pine made a brief cal[...]o went to Billings to register for homesteads Iowa to Marqus Pyatt and Dora Greenman.
on the Crow re[...]W illiam was enumerated with his brother Charlie in the
and have gone to the Yellowstone valley, wher[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday born in Iowa; lumber jack - sawmill.
Sept. 13, 1907 - Elder Py[...]3 W ringo
Elder was enumerated with his brother in the 1930 federal Co, Iowa to Mark (Marquis Lafayette) Pyatt and Dora
census[...]lian - (brother) Elder 44 years old; single; born Iowa; mill W illiam.
hand - sawmill.[...]n June 29, 1906 - M. L Pyatt who was in town on Monday
Falls, Mt. and they had the follow[...]lem W alker. License noted that they both resided in Trout early next month.
Creek, Mt.; that bo[...]eorge Bailey and arvilla Rhoades. Stella in that state. In the near future the Pyatt family expect to
had be[...]the Charley Pyatt made a trip to his old home in Minnesota with
hefty big boned side. He was very[...]w weeks of that country was enough and he is back in
was always there to have fun with when we were gr[...]uth (#1 John Barrett; #2 W ade); 3] John
and when in the process of courting, one girl he cared[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1154)[...]dy for operation October 15th.
It was sometime in April of 1918, that the Pyatt family The[...]mpage from the state forester. The lumber will be cut
(Edna Pyatt’s husband), Charlie, Lillian and th[...]r W hitepine, Mt., and stayed with farmers in the Dixon district have signed up to take a state[...]ths. There will be several million feet of timber cut
filed that summer. W hile waiting for the governm[...]orld W ar I draft card noted the farmers in that section can also take advantage of this
following: Charles Edward Pyatt residing in W hitepine, Mt.; proposition. A planer will l[...]will move his family to Dixon. He will be in charge of the
build; brown colored eyes; brown co[...]mill. F. G. W hipplinger will be in charge of the logging
The 1930 federal census[...]Elan W inn will operate the mill on a
years; born Iowa; parents born in Illinois; sawmill operator - contract basis at a stated price per thousand feet cut. The
sawmill: (wife) Lillian 33 years old, marrie[...]employ around 20 men all told. Mr. W inn will be in
17; born Mo.; father born Indiana; mother born Ne[...]n Belknap and Dixon all
mother born Ohio; laborer in the sawmill: Gus Erickson summer fillin[...]1890 and is a another lumber yard in Lake county. This added
naturalized citizen; lumberjack - logging camp: Mark Pyatt employment in Dixon will take practically everyone in that
(father) 86 years old; widowed; married at a[...]the relief rolls.
Illinois; his parents were born in Indiana; farmer-retired: Charles Pyatt is one of the leading socialists in the state.
(brother) Elder 44 years old; single; born Iowa; mill hand - Every campaign year he takes an active part in the
sawmill: (brother) W illiam Pyatt 37 years ol[...]of his party ideals. He was a candidate for
born in Iowa; lumber jack - sawmill: Chester Burdett[...]er) 37 years old; single; W isconsin; father born Iowa; candidate for secretary of state.
mother bor[...]29, 1936 - Local Happenings - Chas.
Pyatt to Move in Mill From Noxon - Charles Pyatt and Elan Pyatt was a visitor in town Monday. He reports that he now
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1155)[...]eir childrens’ and sister, W illiam Pyatt in Oregon, Edna Palmlund, Seattle
names and date of[...]es are being conducted today W ednesday, at
Dixon in 1937 that he sold to Vern Sloan. After selling that 3:00 p.m. at the Community Church in Thompson Falls by
mill he built another on W ilke[...]the Reverend B. V. Edworthy. Burial will be in the IOOF
Falls. In 1940 that mill was sold to Vern Sloan who had[...]represented at the funeral services.
In the early 1940's Charlie located a timber camp out of Lillian married the second time in Seattle, W ashington to
Superior, Mt. with about[...]dent, Lillian J. Pyatt Brown, 93,
profit for them in the cutting, just a lot of hard work. died Oct. 27, 1991 in Highlands Nursing Home at Tacoma,
Charlie then[...]ly used the mill married Charles E. Pyatt in 1913. They moved to Montana
himself for any length of time before it was sold and he was in 1918 and lived in the Thompson Falls area for a number
out scouting[...]les Pyatt died May 1953 Choteau, Mt., with burial in Creek and a lumberyard on the flats east of[...]Pyatt died in 1953.
Sanders County Ledger May 13, 1953, Thomp[...]er his death, she moved to Newberg, Ore.,
settler in this part of Sanders County, Charles E. Pyatt, died where she resided for 22 years.
unexpectedly in a hospital at Choteau where he was taken[...]y Pelletier, and Leona Booze, all in Oregon, and Ada Manion
20,1953 - Last rites for Charles E. Pyatt were conducted at in W ashington; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchil[...]and five great great-grandchildren.
day settler in the area. He came from Iowa to Missoula with Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by a son,
his parents, then to W hitepine w[...]held. A memorial
Charles Edward Pyatt was born in W ringo Co., Iowa, Sept. service for the family is to be held[...]the direction of Mountain View
who first settled in the Rattlesnake canyon in 1898 and then Memorial Park of Tacoma.
moved[...]Charles Edward “Charlie”
Oregon July 8, 1913. In 1918 they returned to Montana and Pyatt an[...]tinues to operate. years. Burial was Oct. 24th in the City Cemetery, Thompson
At the time of his deat[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1156)[...]Ruth Pyatt
1994, in a veterans hospital at Phoenix, Ariz. Cremation h[...]ngkok, Thailand; three sisters, Ruth M. 1925 in Plains, Mt.
W ade, Seabeck, W ash.; Dorothy Lund,[...]Archie Pyle
Delta, Colo.; two sister-in-laws, Alma Arnold, Thompson Archie Pyle[...]the following children: 1] son
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene W ilhite Pyatt, July 1[...]for the winter.
into the Army, later being placed in the Tank Destroyer The Sanders County L[...]the rank of Private First Class serving overseas in France, her husband here Friday to make this[...]harged Oct. home. They are keeping house in some rooms at the Clark
18, 1945 Fort Custer, Mi.[...]ng and saw milling with his father for many years in the expects to plant an acre or more to strawbe[...]ated near W hitepine.
took him overseas and while in England, he met his wife, The Sanders Co[...]ng has been heard of Archie Pyle, who disappeared
in 1945.[...]ndlord, J. A. Scott, and leaving business matters in a state
receiving a 40-year pin.[...]of chaos.
The Pyatts moved to Tacoma in 1956. For several mon[...]e, and after cooking breakfast Sunday
family home in Tacoma, W ash.; two daughters and son-in- morning for his patrons he simply[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1157)[...]s born Feb. 10, 1918 to Jack and Grace Quinn at
In any event it seems strange that a man in his right mind Spokane, During the Great Depre[...]need further education so he worked at odd jobs in many
is reasonable to suppose that something has[...]Scott, proprietor of the W ard hotel stopped in Thompson Falls to finish High School. He stayed
will also conduct the cafe in connection. with his aunt F[...]I. Pyle in many extra -curricular activities such as school[...]. Pyle and brother Archie Pyle. Administration in W ashington state for several years, while
Tho[...]a. W hen he finally retired, he spent the winters in
watchman, has resigned his position and together[...]ondo at Fort W alton Beach, Fla., and the summers in
wife, returned to their home in Spokane, where they expect his mobile home a[...]ditional Briefs - W . H served as a navigator in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Pyle and wife returned t[...]His last wife, Faith, preceded him in death 10 years ago.
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Bonners Ferry, Idaho with burial May 24, 1990 in the
W ash., to Jack Quinn and Grace.[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 20,
“Bob” served in the Army Air Corp., reaching the rank of 200[...]as discharged Oct. 1945. nursing home in Missoula.
Robert died Dec. 27, 1998 Spokane, W a. He was born July 25, 1915 in Kenmare, N.D., and is
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1158)[...]de Manor last fall.
memorial service will be held in the spring. He was preceded in death by his son, Dick.
Bunch-Toews Chapel of Thompson Falls is in charge of Grant is survived by his so[...]Davis-Quitt of Seeley, Lake; his special sister-in-law, Betty
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]f Karnack Texas; 12 great-grandchildren;
Ma early in the morning of Jan. 15, 2005.[...]assed away Jan. 15 at Hillside Manor nursing home in Funeral Chapel.
Missoula.
He was born[...]ot was born Dec. 31, 1889 Morrison
Quittschreiber in Germany), who emigrated in 1885 and Co., Minn. to Victor Racicot a[...]. They
became a naturalized United States citizen in 1904, and Kate were a family of the following[...]b; 5] Violet; 6] W allace
Grant’s mother died in 1918 during the flu epidemic, and Cecil ‘F[...]Harry’s family moved to Bonner County, Idaho in 1905
Grant attended school and graduated from t[...]mother died shortly after moving to
from Corinth in the Power Lake area in north Dakota. He north Idaho and is buried in the Lakeview cemetery,
worked on the family farm[...]neau, Hazel was born Feb. 21, 1896.
N.D. in June 1935. He served about a year in the CCC’s Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]W edding
equipment, and was honorably discharged in 1936. Anniversary - Harry (Bid) Ra[...]t and ended up at were married July 23, 1913 in Frazee, Minn. Mr. Racicot
the W yman farm near Bo[...]e
Marion Irene W ashburn. The couple were married in Feb. head camp cook of the company in 1917. J. Neils purchased
18, 1939, at Sandpoint, Idaho. the company in 1919 and he remained as head cook until
They co[...]1936 when he was hired by the school district in Thompson
into the U.S. Air Force in June 1945. He served in the South Falls as the dormitory cook. He retired in 1959 as hot lunch
Pacific on New Caledonia where[...]lu epidemic of 1918. 1] Fern Irene
Grant worked in the Continental Mine, north of Bonners was[...]ella was born Dec.
Ferry, and for several loggers in the area, including Russell 22, 1915. They died[...]er for whom he built roads for more than 20 years in in Little Falls, Minn.
Carson, W ash.; Hope, Clark F[...]ss, principal of McKinley Elementary school in Vallejo, Ca.).
Cabin City, Second Creek and Petty Creek, Montana. The[...]June 18, 1922, 5] Jeannette
couple briefly lived in Bonners Ferry again, but returned to Marie, (twin to W illiam), was born June 18, 1922.
Montana in the mid 1960's.[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec.
In 1965, Grant was visually disabled during a road 25, 1968 Page 2 col 5 - Raymond Racicot Dies In Idaho -
building accident up W eeksville between[...]hich he retired. Grant and Marion services in Sandpoint Monday for Raymond V. Racicot, 76,
lived in Thompson Falls for many years during which time who died Dec. 19 in the Sandpoint Manor. Survivors include
she took o[...]late Harry Racicot.
Marion passed away in 1990 in Bonners Ferry and Grant Harry E. Racic[...]near his sons. He with burial Feb. 13, 1968 in the City Cemetery, Thompson
lived in the Lions Manor in Thompson Falls and the Falls,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1159)[...]t Lillian Broderick of London, whom he married in 1946.
his father’s name was Eugene Racicot; that he was a cook in Bob died Feb. 10, 1996 Vallejo, Ca. and wa[...]e school). 10, 1996 in the All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Vallejo, Calif.[...]Falls resident, Robert H. ‘Bob’
resident died in the Hot Springs Hospital early Sunday. Ra[...]turday, Feb.
Mr. Racicot was born Dec. 31, 1889 in Morrison County, 10, 1996, of a heart attack at his home in Vallejo.
Minn., where he grew up and attended sch[...]t Frazee, Minn. Catholic Church in Vallejo Feb. 14. Inurnment was in All
He was employed by the Shevlin Lumber Co.,[...]at
cook for the J. Neils Lumber Co., logging camp in Libby. Little Falls, Minn. He moved as an[...]Libby, Mont. The Racicots moved to Thompson Falls in
Thompson Falls school as dormitory cook. Later wh[...]eliminated, he served as cook for the School in 1938. He furthered his education at W estern
school hot lunch program until retiring in 1959. Since his Montana College in Dillon and at the University of Montana
retirement he had been employed at Norm’s and the Black in Missoula.
Bear cafes.[...]widow, Hazel; a daughter, Mrs. stationed in England where he met and married his wife,
Howard[...]Lillian. She was the first war bride to arrive in Thompson
Bob, Vallejo, and Bill, Carroll College[...]ary recently.
Rosary was recited Monday evening in St. W illiam Bob and Lillian moved[...]where Bob taught school for a time before
morning in the church with the Rev. Sarsfield O’Sullivan[...]oved to Vallejo, Calif. He worked for the Vallejo City
officiating. Shrider Funeral Home of Plains was in charge of Unified School District for nearly four decades as an
arrangements. Burial was in the City Cemetery. elementary school prin[...]June 8, 1973 Helena, Mt., and was retiring in 1982.
buried in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Mr. Racicot was a[...]Blue Rock Springs Golf Club, Sons in Retirement No. 88,
Jeannette Marie Racicot was born June 18, 1922 Libby, and was active in many volunteer activities.
Mt. to Harry (Bid) Rac[...]ept. 3, San Diego, Calif.; and Michelle in W isconsin; two sons,
1947 - Miss Jeannette M. Ra[...]usband, Howard, Thompson Falls; eight
were united in marriage at the bride’s home by Rev. Father nephews, Bill, Missoula; Bob, in Calif.; Tim, Frenchtown;
W m. F. Curran, at 2:00[...]Butte; Philip, New Orleans, La.;
bride was given in marriage by her father. and[...]and two nieces,
Mrs. Robert H. Racicot, sister-in-law of the bride, was the Julie W atts, Plains; and Amy Racicot, in Calif.
Matron of honor and Emil Guldseth, cousin of the groom He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,
was the best[...]Skyview Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Robert H. & Lill[...]ir Corp Jan. 13, 1942 at Bill enlisted in the Marines Corps, but was only able to
Missoula, Mont., and was eventually placed in the 857 serve six months due to being deaf in one ear.
Bombardment Squadron (H) where he attain[...]ene Racicot died: April 23, 1988 Helena,
W hile in the service and stationed in England he met Mont.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1160)[...]Homer J. Raines
1988 Thurs. - Bill Racicot Passes in Helena Obit. - Helena Homer J. Raines joined the American Legion in 1920 for
- Rosary was recited Tuesday night and m[...]brated W ednesday morning at St. Helens Cathedral in
Helena for W illiam “Bill”Racicot, 65, who di[...]ow.
Recently he was honored by Carroll College in Helena, The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]H. Ramey, first trick operator at
athletic focus in honor of the late Dick Muffick’s dedication[...]leaving for a six week’s visit at his old home in
Bill’s favorite observation was “I never[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
people in the classroom and on the sports fields of Montana[...]ane last evening for a few day’s vacation.
only in sports and the classroom, but in church, social The Sanders County Led[...]- Roy Ramey, second trick operator
He grew up in Thompson Falls, was graduated from[...]e, left Friday for
Eastern W ashington University in 1948, served a tour of Crescent, W ash., to accept the position of station agent at
duty in the military and then returned to teach at Thomps[...]e temporarily.
Sulphur Springs and Miles City before going to Libby, Roy married[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
championship in 1966 and earned the Big 32 Coach of the[...]received this week of the marriage of Miss Mae
In presenting the Dick Muffick Award to Racicot, Car[...]rvivors include his wife, Pat, of the family home in July 19, 1912 - page 3 - W e are in receipt of a card from
Helena, six sons, Marc, He[...]ts of Thompson Falls.
His parents preceded him in death. The Sanders[...]ainey Moine Co., Iowa to Michael W . Ramsey and Asenath C.
Bud[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1161)[...]1161

Thomas was raised in Pleasant Grove Township, divide[...]and Miller Creek and followed that
DesMoines Co., Iowa where most of his siblings were born divi[...]. - Feb. 7, 1885 Pleasant Grove, Ia. In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]40 Des Moines Co., Ia.; 3] John D. March 22, 1837 Iowa 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists Thomas
- June 17, 1843 Iowa; 4] George W ashington Dec. 26, 1837 Ramse[...]., recently was associated with Geo. Good in the ranch
Tx. burial in Oklahoma, Okla; 6] Martha Jane ___ married[...]and wife of New
Oct. 27, 1847 Ia. - Nov. 10, 1847 Iowa; 10] Amos Dec. 5, London, Iowa, have been visiting the former’s uncle, T. B.
1848 Ia - March 13, 1852 Ia. burial in family cemetery; 11] Ramsey, the past ten da[...]1855 Ia. - (G. M. Both are delighted with this city and Sanders county.
Smith married May 29, 1877 Pleasant Grove, Iowa). The Hawkeye, (newspaper in Iowa) Sept. 13, 1910 -
Thomas served in the Civil W ar from Iowa. He was in Co. George W ashington Ramsey - George Ramsey died at his
D., Henry County, Iowa, entering Sept. 25, 1861 to his home th[...]illness with the
the ‘History of Henry County, Iowa,’ 1879 edition page 486. pneumonia. Mr. Ra[...]death. He leaves a
Harriet H. Byers Oct. 7, 1871 in Mt. Pleasant Henry Co., wife and three children, Mrs. Belle Mathews, Mrs. George
Iowa, marriage Book F page 24. The marriage was[...]alls, Mont.,
Courthouse, Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa. They had one W ill, of St. Louis, who i[...]r. Ramsey was a highly respected farmer and lived in
Libby, Mt. page 20 - Naming of Ramsey Creek and H[...]il war
Mountain - “J. A. McGowan was a merchant in Plains, and and was a member of the First Iowa Calvary. The funeral
being a live wire with his e[...]iday at the residence at 1 o’clock. Rev. Barker
in the placer mining activities we had on “Libby Creek,” will conduct the services. Interment in the Ramsey
outfitted a man for prospecting, by th[...]ectory listed him.
and have you write your answer in a book. One day he asked The Sanders Coun[...]ifornia to spend the winter with his
Ramsey Creek in his honor. He made his location from the[...], Mt. Friday
Flats,” saying he once had a claim in California by that name April 12, 1912[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1162)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

12 and 13, block 3 in the original townsite of Thompson transients in Thompson Falls, and the poker table was a
Falls,[...]Deafy picked up these bits of information
burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. in South Haven, Sumner Co., loud and clear. In consequence, he raked in many a sizeable
Kansas.[...]rectory listed him. he indicated. In fact, later, I suspect that Deafy Ramsey eked
T[...]telling the mother of the French woman the cards in the[...]lls, Mt. Thurs. Paul Harlow stopped in to tell us about “Deafy Ramsey.
Nov. 6, 1969 pa[...]and resided with her parents, M&M W . A. Barto, in the old
reply from Bud Ainsworth. Thomas B. Ramsey, in whose house on the hill above George[...]sey
memory a street drinking fountain was erected in Thompson worked for many years for George[...]and recollections of Bud Harlow ranch. In addition to being deaf, Paul recalls that in
Ainsworths mother.[...]cial
Tom Ramsey was a single man, who resided in Thompson stirrup for his peg leg, al la C[...]for many years, during the early 1900's. He lived in a Ramsey was quite community minded.
small fr[...]ota of unusual residents during
the section known in those days as Maiden Lane, or the Red those[...]awlog and was the best recognized free lance liar in
after the estate was closed. After due considerat[...]eral census for Thompson Falls notes that he
life in Thompson Falls with some lasting memorial. He[...]Information from his death certificate held in the State
memory serves correctly.[...]and Ramsey was born April 16, 1828 (as printed) in Des Moines
snowy winter day with his straw hat firmly anchored down County, Iowa. He died Sunday, October 21, 1940. By all
with a[...]first came west with the wagon trains and arrived in
rather steadily in the back areas of the saloons which fronted Sanders county in 1885. He worked for Col. Mcgowan of
Main Street. Ramsey favored the game in the saloon-hotel Plains and later in 1891 moved to Thompson Falls where he
which Bill[...]n (I can’t immediately recall the ranched in partnership with George Good on the ranch now
pro[...]He lived on the rental from five or six houses in town
him well.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1163)[...]orch” May 29,
died or forgotten. He was married in his earlier life and had 1923 - Senior Plans -[...]subscriber to the Montanian. Joe is one of the
In the late 1990's the city deemed the fountain worthless, accommodating[...]18, 1895 - Joe Reno, formerly a
threw it into the city dump. There it was found by Sterling coal he[...]ek we stated that Mrs. Miriam Ransier
Moines Co., Iowa to Michael W . Ramsey and Asenath C. w[...]W eekly Montanian April 4, 1895 - W m. Ramsey was in time and attention in activities in that area henceforth, but
the city this week as happy as a lark in springtime. will continue to make her[...]per, which was
Bell Plain, Minnesota is to arrive in August. W m Ramsey’s sent out erroneously[...]elatives will arrive not due to our negligence.
in June.
W illiam died Nov. 15, 1925 St. Louis, Mo[...]The veteran burial record held in the Sanders County
Louis Middy Rancourt was bor[...]34th Iowa Infantry; 86 years 11 months 17 days; died June[...]t 25 years
old; lumberman; dark complexion; 5' 4" in height; 165 George[...]born Feb. George H. Ransom was mentioned in an article in the
25, 1882 Quebec, Canada; residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; Sanders County Ledger[...]Dodson’s attempt on his
Great Britain; arrived inin[...]W orld W ar I draft card for Sanders sister in Minnesota and left on No. 2 to attend the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1164)[...]2 col 3 - same
the Lucille group of mining claims in Cooper gulch. This items but from Horse Pl[...]merated John and Lucinda living alone. John works in a
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to Edward V[...]as a member of the Trinity First Methodist church
in El Paso, TX.[...]s born about 1888 Denmark to
burial was Feb. 18th in the Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Rasmus Ra[...]W illiam was living in Thompson when he married Anna
Clara died Jan. 1[...]Co., Tx with Kjeldsen Nov. 8, 1914.
burial in the Evergreen Cemetery.[...]da A. (Dunn) Rash Information in their marriage license # 260 in the Sanders
John W hitney Rash was born Sept. 1[...]nd
W illiam, Mary Jane and John were enumerated in the Pauline Hinclel - he had not been previously married -
1870 federal census in Boise, Ada Co., Idaho. married[...]ont.; white; 30
John’s father, W illiam, died in Missoula, Mont. Sept. 14, years of age born De[...]age -Sept - stage proprietor; born Ore: (daughter-in-law) Nov. 13, 1914 - front page col 4 - Mar[...]on: (grandson) W illiam, Missoula, were united in marriage Sunday evening at the
4/12 of age (Feb)[...]n is a cousin
John was residing with his father in Horse Plains, Mont at of Mrs. Block. Rev. F. E[...]urch
the time of his fathers death Sept. 14, 1885 in Missoula, Mt. performed the ceremony.
The newsp[...]nmark.
John married Lucinda Ann Dunn about 1875 in Oregon
and they had the following children[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1165)[...]ls, Montana 1165

Iowa. His siblings were: 1] Coker F. (brother); 2] Cla[...]Conger and A. W . Thayer, who sold it to the
Cook City, Neb. and they had the following children: 1][...]He was born at Steamboat Rock, Iowa, April 11, 1865. His
Margaret had previously resided in Herndon, Kansas. wife and a son and daug[...]s. Public spirited. From Kansas to Lewiston, Mt., in
Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Bigalo[...]ord, Oregon, from Marshalltown, Ronan in 1911.
Iowa, and will make their future home on the coast.[...]nd A. W . Rathbone died Friday at daughters in Polson - widow of E.
Bebb, wife and son, are the guests of their daughter and H., he died in 1917. Survivors: son Justus H; daughter Mrs.
sist[...]former are from Lloyd I. W allace; 2 brothers in eastern Montana and 2
Buffalo and the latter from Thermopolis, W yo. Their sisters in Ca. Montana resident for 35 years. Married in
destination is Los Angeles, Calif., where they will spend the Cook City, Ne., on to Herndon, Kas., Lewistown, Mt., Utah,[...]ving here on Tuesday. Mr. Rathbone is
now engaged in newspaper and other business enterprises at[...]publisher of the Ronan Pioneer, was united in marriage at
Feb. 25, 1916 - page 2 - Newspaper established in 1905, Missoula last Thursday to Dr. Georg[...]publisher, Miss Rathbone has spent the winter in California, and the
manager and for about five ye[...]riage came as quite a surprise to her friends.
In January, 1910 the paper was sold to E. H. Rathbon[...]d #1 Putney.
who ran the plant about a year, when in January, 1911, it She married the second[...]hbone, son of the
Falls, died Tuesday at his home in Ronan after a year’s Ledgerman, arrived[...]He will be remembered by and will assist in this office.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1166)[...]day Bert married Eleaner L. Brotherton in 1924 Sandpoint,
Nov. 4, 1910 - page 3 - Justus Ra[...]aturday.
applied for homestead entry on 160 acres in the northwest The little one, an only child[...]eventually taking over the were stalled in the deep snow. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond have
complete[...]the sympathy of this community in the loss of their little one.[...]y and will make this place She was born in W illsburg, Pa., and came to Sandpoint,
their fut[...]ey have secured housekeeping rooms Idaho, in 1908. She was the former Eleaner Brotherton and
w[...]an electrician and has married Bert Raymond in Sandpoint in 1924. They moved
been employed by the Thompson Fa[...]with burial in Memorial Gardens, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
He was married to Edith Roudebush of Fort Benton in Sandpoint Daily Bee, Sandpoint, Idaho[...]rter and proprietor of the Carter his home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Merchandise Store,[...]e memorial Funeral Home with the
Sept. 27th, held in Fort Benton, Montana with burial held Rev.[...]tack. Norman and Edith had Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
two children. (A father a[...]’Alene Memorial Funeral Home.
______Ray lived in Thompson Falls while his son Norman Bert was born July 9, 1903 in Bartley, Neb., to Edson and
graduated from high s[...]Minnie (Vandevort) Raymond. He moved to Idaho in 1916.
Norman.[...]a young man he worked as a logger. He then farmed in
He had re-married and probably lived in the Carter, Fort the Sandpoint and Careywood[...]Idaho Highway Department and for the City of Coeur[...]herton) Raymond He was preceded in death by is first wife Elinor; a son
Ber[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1167)[...]Falls home. Burial was in Fraternal Cemetery.[...]graduated from Turtle Lake
Stiles and Anna Miller in Thompson Falls on Dec. 21, 1891. (N.D.) High School and attended a beauty college in Fargo.
At that time he noted that he resided in that town. She was employed as a telep[...]Falls. She and John were married Aug. 17, 1936 in
John Raymond was born to Ben Raymond.[...]ndpoint, Idaho.
John died Oct. 1939 with burial in the Mountain View She was employed as an operator in the Thompson Falls
Calvary Cemetery, Ronan, Mt.[...]aymond of Thompson Falls, died went to work in the office of the Larsons and Greens general
Saturday (22, either day he died or age?) - John was born in store. Following the death of Mr. Reber in 1959, she moved
Ronan. He was a senior at TF high[...]was a Catholic, a member Mrs. Reber retired in 1973.
of the Ronan Church. Burial was in Mountain View Calvary She was a past matr[...]active in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. She also belonged[...]Mile Falls, W ash., and Bertha W alker, Midwest city, Okla.;
Stiles and Anna Miller in Thompson Falls on Dec. 21, 1891. a brother, A[...]children,
At that time she noted that she resided in that town. Joyce and Teresa W alker, Daw[...]avidson, Aloha.
Martha Ready was born Sept 1888 Iowa to ________ and Besides her husband, John, she was preceded in death by
Johanna. Her step father was Otto W olf,[...]rd, Ole and Gunder Gunderson, and
enumerated with in 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, one g[...]nty Courthouse, Sandpoint, Id Book Children in Spokane, W ash.
6 page 434.[...]ffelt-Bunch Funeral Service of Thompson Falls was in
John and Ann Reber were married August 17, 193[...]pool room,
John F. Reber died 1959 with burial in the Fraternal being an expert billiardist[...]Raymond Joseph Reck
Aug. 27, 1991 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Raymond Joseph Keck/Reck, heart attack found in his room
Mt. section 15 plot # 2.[...]York to John Redden and Lucinda Foster.
Hospital in Missoula of natural causes. She was admitt[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1168)[...]nd Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]2 years of age and
single; that she was a servant in the household of Chas[...]married Charolette Johnston and they had the
Co., Iowa to John F. Reed and Nannie Mathison.[...]Information from her marriage license # 520 (538) in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]een looking the town over
Lone Tree, Johnson Co., Iowa to John F. Reed and Annie this week with a[...]rried and is now until recently engaged in business at Long Prairie,
divorced - married Earlene W . Good of Polson, M[...]eek. The new institution will be a state
residing in Polson, Mt.[...]od was born Sept. 28, 1912 Plains, opened up in a few weeks.
Mt. to Earl C. Good and W inifred Ro[...]Friday
Cafe was called home to Tuscor by sickness in her family. Dec. 14, 1906 - A. C. Johnston of Troy, Mont., was the
Mrs. Earlene Reed has replaced her in serving the cafe guest of his son-in-law, H. W . Reed, cashier of the First
patronage.[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Mont., Dec. 21, 1901 in Clarks Fork, Idaho. Their witnesses May 24, 190[...]ng to stop
performed by Victor W . Roth, minister in Clarks Fork., and off at Missoula, Butte and Livingston enroute. Mr. Reed, in
the marriage is recorded in Coeur d’Alene,Idaho’s county leav[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1169)[...]1169

still retained his stock and offices in the First State Bank and was raised here. At the N. P. Hospital in Missoula it was
that he expected to be back in a few months. Mr. Reed is found that th[...]conducted the services and interment was had in the Plains
present. The effort on the part of Mrs. H. W . Reed in cemetery
reorganizing the classes.[...]H. brakeman who died at the N.P. Hospital in Missoula last
W . Reed of the First State Bank of[...]for burial.
mercantile concern at his former home in Long Prairie, The remains were accompanied by a de[...]the
Minnesota. He will still retain his interests in the local bank Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen[...]orporation, conducting two department stores, one in Long the Ladies auxiliary.
Prairie and the other in a neighboring town eight miles
distant, beside op[...]kane. were born in Penn. His siblings were: 1] Mark; 2].
The family is enumerated in the 1920 federal census in W eekly Montanian Oct. 31, 1895 - Fra[...]mention in Thompson Falls, Mt.
In the 1900 federal Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., Mt[...]nd was residing with
Dec. 15, 1905 - Kay Reed who in the early days conducted him; that he w[...]nd will remain By 1904 Frank is residing in W hitepine, Mt.
some time.[...]Missoula, Mt. April 23, 1904 page 3 col 6 -
1907 in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]ssing Eddy station on Sunday night. He was riding in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
engine of an east bound freight and in passing Eddy leaned June 8, 1906 - Frank[...]Friday
train. He must have leaned out too far for in passing Eddy Jan. 3, 1908 - W ord was rec[...]seriously hurt while at work in the woods near Heron the
consciousness when the t[...]f the week, it was also reported that he had been
cut off and the injured man placed in the caboose and taken taken to a ho[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1170)[...]last couple years he was in declining health and was not on
1909 W hitepin[...]for the Bennett officiating. Interment was in the W hitepine
past few months departed Friday for her home in Tuscor. cemetery.
The Sanders County L[...]She was just a tiny Estella was a teacher in the W oodlin school the fall of
girl, but remained long enough to endear herself to all in 1906.
their home. Her loss is keenly felt an[...]Miss Stella Reese, who since the W oodlin
to this city Sunday where they were interred in the IOOF school closed has been visiting a[...]at the grave by Rev. Sunday for her home in Meagher county.
Dodds. Those attending the funera[...]rs. Ely and son Don and Mrs. Reeder school in Thompson Falls, Sanders County, returned to her
a[...]home in this city - Meagher Republican.
The Sanders County Ledge[...]Edward was born Aug. 2, 1894. He was living in
our beloved baby and also for the many flowers -[...]Ed served as a private in the Army in W orld W ar I.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]reason was, about in 1930 Ed moved his family back to
The 1930 fede[...]Edward Reeser joined the American Legion in 1936
Reeder; owns home; $7,000 valuation; 67 year[...]2; widowed; born Mich; father Canada; that in 1959 he was residing in Belknap.
mother Canada; farmer - ranch: (daughter[...]following children: 1] W illiam
Mt., mother born in ND. Thoma[...]Robert.
Frank died Sept. 18, 1935 with burial in the W hitepine Sanders County Indep[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1171)[...]yed fishing and camping also bowled on three
1975 in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson leagues every wee[...]ated
Doris Resser died Dec. 2, 1982 with burial in the the restaurant and bar there. He was one of the founding
Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. membe[...]ly
born/died July 22, 1961 Sandpoint, Id., buried City home in Thompson Falls; one daughter Janet (Ed Reibsome)[...]2 M erna (W ortley) sisters-in-laws Ed and Joyce Reeser and Bob and Barbara
W[...]W alter Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service was in charge of
Franklin Roe and Marian Lucille Garriso[...]t. with burial Jan. 7th
1952 Local News - W ho is in New Jersey - Bill Reeser of in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
Thompson[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Jan.
‘Bill’ served in the Army as a Private during W orld W ar II 10,[...]be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 at 7:30 in
1946 Fort Sheridan, Ill., only to be re drafted in 1952 for Missoula. She was born Oct. 27,1929 in River Heights, Utah
two years for the Koran Confl[...]ed Jess She had lived the past 50 years in Thompson Falls and her
Doty. heart had always been in the area and with her many friends
Bill married[...]ruce; 2] Dairen; 3] going on Sunday drives in the country on the old logging
Lance.[...]iving on Highway 200 at She was preceded in death by her husband W illiam “Bill”
the age of 72 years with burial Nov. 12, 2001 in the Reeser. Merna will be dearly misse[...]at - grandchildren.
Bill was born June 23, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pa., the son Services were to[...]e at the Church of Latter - day Saints in Thompson Falls.
year old, his family came to Montana and settled at Tuscor, Burial was to follow in W hitepine Cemetery. Arrangements
where Bill attended grade school He attended high school in are entrusted to Sunset Hills Funeral Homes (formerly
Noxon and Thompson Falls. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army Bunch - Toews) of Thompson F[...]the Korean W ar.
He and Ramona Roe were married in September 1950.[...]Polk directory lists him as a laborer
They lived in Thompson Falls and Bill worked in the for the Thompson Falls Pow[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1172)[...]dean in the high school dormitory, motored to Stevensvill[...]. friends.
April 26, 1917 - Local Items - In our account of the Sanders He reported excel[...]ns from Missoula to
County boys who have enlisted in Uncle Sam’s service, we Thompson, except[...]training and has gone aboard the ship arrived in Thompson just after the 10 p.m. dormitory bell
Philadelphia at Seattle. Dick took his examination in January Sunday.
and has since been working in the navy yard awaiting the
call to service.
The[...]Richard Allan Reichert was born February 28, 1962 in
Dick Rehfeld, Thompson Falls Boy Tells of Chasing[...]Richard married Betty LaBaff, July 10, 1997, in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]4] Brianne.
caption - Thompson Falls Boy Serving in the United States Richard Allen died Sept[...]2004 Thurs. - Falls man dies in equipment accident - front
Henry & Lo[...]l. was accidentally crushed in a Bobcat loader he was
Henry Rehfeldt was married to Louisa Nemitz/Newitz operating in his yard at 105 W oodland.
about 1894 and they ha[...]t.; Richard Reichert, 42, died of injuries in the accident.
2] Rachael, June 1897 Phililpsburg,[...]., to wife, Betty, found him pinned in the machine. She told
W illiam Nemitz/Newitz.[...]ranite summoned the Thompson Falls Rural and City fire crews to
Co., Mont to Henry Rehfeldt and Lou[...]tion.
(Information from her marriage license held in the Sanders Brown, who arrived a short tim[...]y 3, 1914 - page 3 - Miss Rachel Rehfeldt of this city has attachment and Brown said it was that attac[...]ello” girl under Manager Miss involved in the accident.
Mildred Near in the Mountain States Telephone company’s[...]achel Rehfeldt married James Crofts Dec. 16, 1915 in Falls, passed away Saturday, September 18[...]ace of residence after injuries sustained in a small machinery
Thompson township officiated at[...]and James He was born February 28, 1962 in Helena, the son of
were residing in Thompson Falls at the time. Certificate # Ri[...]orn about 1887 Detroit, W ayne Co., 1997, in Thompson Falls.
Michigan to Thomas Crofts and Mar[...]hing. His family meant the
directory was compiled in 1914 prior to her marriage.) most[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1173)[...]ck Johnson Oct. 25, 1959 and they
Helena; parents-in-laws Danny and Rita, numerous aunts, had:[...]dered extended family. services in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Donations may be made to th[...]Mt. Dec. 1, 2010 (posted on internet)
established in Richard’s name at the First State Bank in - picture of Virgil) - Thompson Falls - Vir[...]ease.
p.m. at the Community Congregational Church in Thompson He was born on Jan. 17, 1922 in Flandreau, S.D., to Ed
Falls. At his request, cre[...]mb and they had
Toews Chapel of Thompson Falls is in charge of two children, Julia Jea[...]from the book of “Nuggets to were married inin 1981. They moved to the
Libby, Mont., taken from[...]by A. V. Howard. house they built together in the Cherry Creek area.
Page 16.[...]tarted doing upholstery and running a fabric
In the spring of 1885, a miner named Tom Shearer had[...]amp he old his companions of He was preceded in death by his son Leslie Dean; sisters
his rich fi[...]on pages 17, 18 & Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls, with Pastor
19.)[...]In lieu of flower, please donate to the charity of y[...]Sunset Hills Mortuary of Thompson Falls is in charge of
June 4, 1915 - front page col 3 - A far[...]ears, 10 months, 6 days with burial Oct. 18, 1969 in the
Virgil Leslie Relf was born Jan. 17, 1922 in Flandreau, W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine,[...]ot # 41. Informant: Hazel Reller. He was residing in
Virgil married Charlotte Freelamb and they had[...]married a second time, this time to Edna Lambert in Park Renard
Augus[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1174)[...]Thompson Falls, Montana

Falls - Park Renard of Iowa City, Iowa, who was born here, “Yok” Repp Jr., were married April 10, 1940 in Spokane,
was a guest over the week end at the Eld[...]bors and W ash., and then to Thompson Falls in 1947.
close firends. He left here when only a sma[...]ion of the place, but for years he had Church in Thompson Falls. She is best remembered for
heard[...]friends.
visiting here while on a vacation in the W est. She is survived by[...]Lucile was preceded in death by her husband in 1986; and
see Joe Rano.[...]40 Spokane, Savior’s Lutheran Church inin Jan. 1966 Coeur the son of Jacob Rep[...]ne where they He was born May 22, 1911, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He
had attended funeral s[...]n’s father, Jacob received his education in Coeur d’Alene. In 1945, he moved
Repp Sr., who died in Coeur d’Alene New Year’s Day at the to[...]alls Laundry Village wit his
Services were held in Coeur d’Alene with rites by the brother, Jacob Repp.
members of the Eagle Lodge and interment was in the Forest He is survived by a daughter,[...]f Thompson Falls; four sisters, Marie
Survivors in addition to the widow and the two sons[...]eur d’Alene and nine great grandchildren. in Coeur d’Alene. Burial was in Forest Cemetery in Coeur
Jacob died Nov. 1986 Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]be made to the charity of the donor’s
Aug. 7th in the Riverview Cemetery, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.[...]Shrider Funeral Home of Plains was in charge of local
2007 Thurs. - Former Thompson Fal[...]e & M ary E. Rew
Lucile was born Sept. 22, 1920 in shamrock, Okla., to Albert W hipple Rew was born 1876 Iowa to Melville W .
Anthony M., and Freda (Tucker) Pa[...]h her family at an early age to Idaho and resided in the 1880 federal census, condensed version,[...]rom 1928 to 1940. She and Jacob Co., Iowa page 267D.- Melville W . Rew, farmer, 44 years of

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1175)[...]35 inherits his estate - son W illard B. gets $1.00.
years of age born Ill, her parents born in Ma.; children: 1] The veterans burial records held in the Sanders County
Ruth A. 10 years of age, Iowa; 2] Jennie M. 6 years of age Courthouse not[...]t W hipple Rew;
Il.; 3] Albert W . 3 years of age Iowa. Captain W orld W ar I; Doctor in Thompson Falls; died July
Dr. Rew practice medicine in Ohio and then moved to 26, 1947.
Corydo[...]ied Mary E. Aug. 25, 1905 Ia.and burial in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - sec[...]place Dr. Starr April 21, Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Community Congregational
1921.[...]age of 93 in Santa Rosa, California. The Rev. B.D. Fridley
Albert joined the American Legion in 1920 until 1947, on will officiate. Interment will be in the Fraternal Cemetery.
his card he noted that he resided in Thompson Falls; was a Mrs. Rew was born Jan. 21, 1875 in Corydon, Ia., where
physician and a rancher.[...]rom
From an article written by Orin P. Kendall in Looking Grinnell College in Iowa in 1900 and in 1901 went to North
Back (date not noted) - Dr. A.[...]rolina to teach school. She married Dr. A.W . Rew in
doctor with a territory that extended from Thomps[...]mall, but the They moved to Thompson Falls in 1923 and Dr. Rew
territory was vast.[...]practiced medicine here until his death in the late 1940s.
The Great Depression saw no decrease in the number of Mrs. Rew remained in Thompson Falls until 1956 when she
babies born. In fact, there possibly was an increase. Many of[...]and moved to Yakima. She moved to
the births were in the home with the doctor and neighbor California to be near her son in the last few years.
lady in attendance. W ith money almost non-existent, many[...]ome from Boston after a three weeks Co., Iowa page 267D.- Melville W . Rew, farmer, 44 years of[...]fe Clara E. 35
spent a day visiting with a sister in Philadelphia. years of age born Ill, her parents born in Ma.; children: 1]
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Ruth A. 10 years of age, Iowa; 2] Jennie M. 6 years of age
Mt. Mon Jan. 15, 193[...]was Il.; 3] Albert W . 3 years of age Iowa.
appointed County Health officer and county physi[...]ers County Independent Ledger, Thompson
was good. In fact, one father, who owed for several children,[...]Falls.
Albert died July 26, 1947 with burial in the Fraternal Sanders County Independent L[...]ew left by auto Monday
sharing the lot with Mary, in lot # 3 there is a small plate morning[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1176)[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Rew has been stationed in the Aleutians and is being Dec. 5, 191[...]nd here and will make her home at the “W ard” in
family will accompany him there.[...]decided to close his office here and remain in Missoula until
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula[...]the expiration of his term as mayor of that city. He says the
April 22, 1887 - County Corresponden[...]“I have no interests in Thompson Falls.” said Mayor James[...]connection with John Scott and will remain in Missoula.
1890. This was also noted in the memories of Thompson After my term[...]stay in Missoula. (Remaining portion of article not copie[...]e mayor and booster for Missoula and later active in
James M . & Helen ( ) Rhoades civic affairs in Helena and Bozeman, has located in Everett,
James M. Rhoades was born June 1864 Oh[...]bout 1866 New York to
The family was enumerated in the 1900 federal census in Frederich Porole, mother unknown.
Miles City, Mt.[...]heeler Aug. 31, 1889
The family was enumerated in the 1910 federal census in Thompson Falls, Missoula County, Territory[...]cott W ednesday morning. Church in Thompson Falls, Mt.
The hotel is owned by Edwar[...]Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the High School
Rhoades and Scott have purchased[...]oms over
the Donlan block, consisting of 52 rooms in all. Bell Rhude
John Scott will be actively engaged in charge of the hotel. The Sanders County Ledge[...]ome with her
having real estate and loan business in that city that will aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1177)[...]on
some playmates she was playing on the platform in front of Arthur and Bessie had: 1] Mary J[...]33 gave Florence and
about Pat Harrison returning in the spring to run the ferry), Una’s name and[...]ere for some weeks has found plenty of work to do in his R. A. Richardson[...]A. Richardson, W ho W as Helping on Farm
was born in Indiana and his mother, (Rich) in Missouri. Near Dixon, W as Also Badly St[...]condensed version - Beaver Head Zigler in Storm Last Saturday Afternoon - R. A. Richardson,[...]r Dixon Friday to
teamster, 32 years of age, born In, father born In and mother spend the Fourth with his mother. In doing some work on
in Ky; wife: Rich? 31 years of age, born Mo, parents born in the ranch he was assisted by one of his neigh[...]ground for over an hour.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]fell, and the time when he in a dazed condition he managed
Lone Star L[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1178)[...]1868 Lincoln, W isconsin
place. He was a janitor in the schools there for 30 years. He to Joseph Ja[...]894 page 3 - Al Rickerts
Belknap and is a foreman in the mines here. Mr. Richardson has returned after a four months absence in the Clearwater
may buy a place later on. They are[...]OOF Charter Members April and his brother -in-law Al. Richert of Spokane, both former
5, 1889.[...]tract for Commissary W ork at age, born in N.Carolina as were her parents.; children: 1]
Lum[...]just signed a contract to handle the born in Ohio.)
commissary department of a large logging c[...], Mt. Friday
Harbor, W ash., and expects to leave in a few days for his July 24, 1908 - W illiam[...]day
who will secure work either under Mr. Hoyt or in the woods. Dec. 25, 1908 - T. E. Ridlin retur[...]ers of the work
manufacture and other timber used in war work and it is force at the Shamrock.[...]il 16, 1909 - Thomas E. Ridlen, who is interested in the
Allen & Flora (John) Rickert[...]rray on
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula Sunday for a few days business[...]9 years of age born Vera Cruz, Penn; now residing in company of which “Paddy” Burke is p[...]at the
age born Lincoln, W isconsin; now residing in Thompson Shamrock mine last year, came o[...]of the Shamrock mine, has been spending the week in
Hammond and Mrs. Clara McGrath, both residing in Thompson attending court. M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1179)[...]page - Dr. Riesland, eyesight
judgement rendered in favor of T. E. Ridlen. Mr. Ridlen specialist, well known for his superior skill in fitting eyes,
bought the property, paying $2,677.[...]1915 - page 3 - Dr. Riesland, the well known eye
in charge of the Shamrock mining property, left for[...]the first of the week. He expects to return here in the early 30 years experience and is master o[...]ment with the Shamrock people improvements in his profession, will be at the ward hotel,
or in event of non-settlement, to take over the propert[...]l specialist, well known for his superior ability in
W allace Tuesday for a few days visit.[...]and grinding glasses, will be at the W ard hotel in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]rvice.
after a six weeks’ visit to his old home in Alton, Ill. He is Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
attending court as principal in the case of Ridlen vs Thurs. May 29,[...]e 3 - T. E. Ridlen, formerly a mining man of
this city, now of W allace, was here the first of the week,[...]le was born June 29, 1926 Norwich, NY,
interested in the Shamrock mining property in the Prospect to Charles Ernest Riffle and[...]lon passed away at the home of his mill in Idaho, where he was working as a maintance
sister in W apato, W ash., Tuesday, July 9, after an illnes[...]Falls, he offered Clarence a job. So in 1954 Clarence moved
Mr. Ridlon was well known t[...]One of Clarence’s passion is his ham radio. In 1952 he
during the summer months, and operating h[...]the Thompson Mercantile company spent Sunday in this[...]Leonard C. Rinard was born 1872 Cambria, Iowa to
Caroline Riedinger was born about 1923 Judson[...]to W alter Riedinger and Cecell Brown. In the 1880 federal census (condensed version)
Rona[...]942 Superior, W ashington, W ayne County, Iowa page 241B. - Samuel K.
Mont.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1180)[...]y Signal Thur Dec. 17, 1908 - County
years of age Iowa; 2] Haddie Shell (stepdaughter) 20 years Cl[...]hildren where by his first wife who had been born in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]M. E. Church at 3 p.m. on
Vera Young was born in Iowa, to Robert G. Young. Her Tuesday, August[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday neighbor in their bereavement.
July 13, 1906 - L. C. Rinard of Spokane was in the city on Mrs. Rinard’s parents, Robert G. You[...]Prof. R. G. Young of Victor who for
office rooms in the Herriott building. the past weeks has been assisting in conducting the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]e for a short visit with his daughter, Mrs. L. C.
City, Iowa, arrived here on Monday to locate permanently.[...]. Oct 29, 1910 - L. C. Rinard
will open an office in the Herriott building. graduat[...]Signal Plains, Mt. Aug. 2, 1906 - Plains - of Iowa, in 1896 after completing the full course of study in
Thompson Falls - Attorney Leonard Rinard late of[...]Dodge, Ia., is now snuggly housed with his family in a big years as law librarian, entered upon[...]n the hill. Mr. Rinard is fitting up office rooms in the profession in Mason City, Iowa where he has made an
Barnes block.[...]xcellent reputation as an honest and able lawyer. In 1903
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]rs.
Thursday morning and are busy getting settled in the canvas The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]Ship” Bob Foster came in from Prospect Creek on Monday.
The Sanders Co[...]y morning
Oct. 16, 1908 - Leonard Rinard was born in W ayne County, a son and heir. Mother and child doing well.
Iowa in 1872, Graduating from the law department of the[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Iowa State University, he practiced for a number of years in June 28, 1912 - front page - death of R. (Rob[...]ing to the western fever, of Victor, Mt., in California - father of Mrs. L. C. Rinard.
which landed him in Thompson in August 1906. Since (Complete obitua[...]Sells Practice -
always willing to help another, in the office of clerk and Attorney L.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1181)[...]he University of moved to Lemhi County, Idaho in 1958 and Gilbert operated
Idaho, for the past few years has been practicing law in a welding and machine shop, and where they[...]Gilbert’s death in 1982.
Mr. Rinard will devote his time and atten[...]erests. loved the roses she grew in her backyard, especially the pink
For the prese[...]always been a skilled seamstress, and
same office in the Hougland building.[...]also an enthusiastic quilter, and nearly everyone in the
June 5, 1914 - page 3 - Attorney L. C. Rinard[...]owns one of her cherished quilts.
to his old home in Mason City, Iowa, some time ago, has During her lifetime[...]has purchased of the American W ar Mothers in Lemhi County. This was an
lots 14, 15, 16, 17 and[...]Addie.
home. Mrs. Rinard and children will leave in a few days to Bertha “Birdine” died Aug. 12, 2001 at her home in
join Mr. Rinard at Mason City, Iowa. Salmon, Idaho.[...]8 Sept. 6, 2001 - Bertha was preceded in death by two
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]N.M., and sister Viola Parr, Nevada City, Ca.

Gilbert & Bertha Birdine (Kephart)[...]f the IOOF lodge
He came ‘west’ to Nebraska in 1925 from Pennsylvania to Jan 1, 1895.
work[...]t she and Gilbert were married that Sept. 6, 1927 in Moses Roach was born ca 1874 the son of[...]m W est Virginia.
Bertha was born Aug. 25, 1912 in W averly, Neb., the third Dora B. was born c[...]Henry and Effie Elizabeth Kephart. The born in Tennessee.
other children were: 1] Charles; 2] W[...]L. born ca 1904? Mont. 2]
3] Viola (Parr) Nevada City, Calif. and two sisters and one Josephine R.[...]iday
He became so fond of her that when he served in the Army March 10, 1905 - M. Roach of W hi[...]d her childhood photo into blacksmith shop in Thompson formerly conducted by Henry
combat in his vest pocket as a good luck charm. That photo Schwitzer.
still remains in the family album.[...]aveled Roach, accompanied.
extensively in the early years of their marriage. They ca[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1182)[...]ordered the cable.. They expect to have the boat in operation included: David Roberts, of Thompson[...]Information from their marriage license # A777 in the
the later part of the week.[...]iously married - married to Irene
now established in the frank Foster house on the hill. Mr. Ham[...]ice of the Peace.
following: Moses Roach residing in W hitepine, Mt.; 45 W itnesses: Mrs. Am[...]Friday
nearest relative: Mrs. Dora B. Roach; tall in height; medium Oct. 6, 1905 - Married At Miss[...]nd industrious, and when his father left, was put in charge
M errill & M urle Robecker[...]tie Milahie.
Merrill joined the American Legion in 1930, at that time
he noted that he resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ening were Mr. and Mrs. W arren, who were married in
Broad street.[...]efore returning to Spokane where they will reside in
engaged here making pottery for H. Florin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1183)[...]tal.
week, and relates rather a lively experience in railroading. He was born Dec. 17, 1919 at Bonita to Frank and Rose
He was asleep in a berth in the (the remaining article Roberts. He[...]il 14, 1905 - Luther and Norman Roberts are noted in officer at the Montana State Prison for[...]Lodge No. 14 A.F. and A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies in Butte,[...]Merton, Milwaukee, Ore.; and Edward, Des Moines, Iowa;
Roberts is attending school in Thompson. two sisters, Ca[...]S. N. Roberts
1911 - Old Timer Visits the City - Pete Roberts, an old- The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
timer in this country, drove in town Tuesday morning with a Aug. 14, 1908 -[...]leaves a wide circle of
numbers. Mr. Roberts was in Thompson Falls in 1888-1889 friends here who will welcome[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
who was killed in Horse Plains by Neptune Lynch in 1889. April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Roberts F[...], E. Preston, George Burson, George Good in which it related that S. N. Roberts had been plac[...]of
whom he had anticipated meeting on his arrival in Plains. Thompson Falls during 1908 and 190[...]nearly a year in charge of the Montana Mammoth mining[...]Mt. Friday on they moved into town were in the employ of E. Preston.
Sept. 1, 1911 - front p[...]unusual story frankly. She told that Roberts was in
Roberts. charge of the soda water fountain in the W onder store and[...]that when she began working in the store he took her home[...]ns
His remains were cremated and his ashes buried in the and he took them away from her. He[...]ts, As we go to press the report comes in that the jury in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1184)[...]f Thompson Falls, Montana

Roberts case brought in a verdict of guilty sentencing him to Eva Robinson
ten years in the penitentiary.[...]born about 1889 Spooner, W isconsin to
(Article in the May 5th issue page 3 ) Roberts asks New[...]al - Spokesman Review - Affidavits were presented in a Eva married #1 ____ Rhymey; #2 Charles[...]for a new trial, and Judge Sullivan allowed time in See Charles McEvers.
which to argue the m[...]enry) Robinson
alleged that she read of the trial in the Spokesman-Review, Evin D. Robinson wa[...]George S. Robinson and Nellie Goul. (Parents born in NY).
Davisson, and her mother, were the same that[...]Information from their marriage license # 3669 in the Sept. 8, 1905 - Residents of Trout[...]Albert Roberts (deceased) and Margaret put in a ferry here opposite the mouth of Trout Creek. H[...]hat place and one of the members of the
were born in Ohio.[...]county central committee, attended the meeting
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]. 1] ferry, had the misfortune to shoot himself in the foot one day
2] 3] Rosa born Sept 1887 S. Dakota (her father was born in last week. He was out shooting ground squir[...]notes that he has
men were employed as engineers in the construction of the moved to Trout Creek, Mont.
plant and are now holding responsible positions in the Butte Evin married Ella Henry Feb. 14,[...]Information from their marriage license #1412 in the[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1185)[...]1922 (Camas, Mt.) front
Ella died Feb. 10, 1946 in Thompson Falls, Mt., she was page - Mrs. Am[...]of Thompson Falls is here
buried Feb. 12, 1946 t in the Fraternal cemetery next to John taking the[...]when he fell or jumped
was Harris; she had lived in the community for 45 years.) out of Black Bear hotel. Buried in Alex’s Allen’s Fraternal[...]George Robinson had a residence built on
block 16 in Thompson Falls.[...]Rocky was ten year old when his father died in Grafton,
Harrison A. Robinson was born about 18[...]ildren and herself to
The family was enumerated in the 1910 federal census in her parents’ home in Okanagan, W ashington. Even with
the Jocko twsp,[...]ually a call was placed to her brother Vern Sloan in
March 22, 1917 - front page col 2 - School Notes[...]r the oldest ones were to be placed
make her home in San Francisco. on[...]s with very few of their
which will be their home in the future. belongings an[...]their
Herb was noted that he came over the pass in 1884. coming to the home.[...]Mrs. Lollie Robinson, who until early time. In this atmosphere, Rocky thrived, he loved the
last[...]a slim, black haired, gentle young man.
her home in Royal Oak, Mich. She was accompanied by her[...]call Dad, and had a love in his later teenage years of playing[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1186)[...]retired to pursue some golf and bowling,
Marines in 1957 and spent four years with them during besides taking an interest in their lawn.
peace time.[...]ne. That his manners toward
into the Marine Corps in Butte, from their the enlistee went women where of the old fashion manner and never would he
to Salt Lake City. mal[...]George W . Rockwell, son of 2004 at his home in Kennewick, W ash., after a courageous
Mr. and Mrs[...]ime resident of Montana, and upon
Division, based in southern Formosa. The company, graduating from Thompson Falls High School enlisted in the
normally based on Okinawa, was sent to Formos[...]aft Group II. served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a
Returning home, the only work he found was working in veteran of the Korean Conflict.
the timber[...]as what he really enjoyed the most, good in people and always understood what really mattered
being out in the timber. in life. Sports of all kinds were his passion, and h[...]were winning of
March 15, 1963 they were married in Thompson Falls. course). He especiall[...]and a member of four bowling leagues in the Tri-Cities.
VonHeeder); 3] Keith; 4] Dawn.[...]Rocky was born Feb. 11, 1937 in Rice Lake, W isc., to
Death of their grandson,[...]ld and Mildred (Sloan) Rockwell, who preceded him in
Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 1985 - St. Regis- Funeral death. He was also preceded in death by sister Luella, and
service were conducte[...]ov. 6 at sons George (Esther) of Salt Lake City, and Keith of
his home in St. Regis of sudden infant death syndrome. The[...]ompson
Rev. Don Johnson officiated and burail was in the St. Regis Falls; Dawn Marie (Drew) Trachy[...]rmi Koerner,
The infant was born Sept 22, 1985 in Missoula. Spokane, W ash. He is als[...].m. at the St. Regis Community Center, St. Regis. In lieu of
Perry , thompson Falls and several aunts[...]owers, his family requests that donations be made in his[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1187)[...]e Island of his partner, Henry Hackman, were in town on Monday
Hawaii to the East Coast on his various jobs. In his forties meeting old friends. The gentleme[...]t his first home with his families help, that was in week or so ago and are busy doing the assessm[...]k, W ash. Since then he has buil two others, both in their mining claims on Vermillion creek.
Pasc[...]mer Rodda, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. S.
pace of life in Pasco, W ash.[...]Harold C. Rockwell died Aug. 17, 1971 with burial in the Nov. 5, 1909 - T. S. Rodda, formerly of Thompson Falls,
City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Cemetery listing b[...]Michael (Mike) Roddy was born Feb. 1864 in Maynooth,
Aug. 11, 1911 - page 4 - Misses Lucile[...]or the past week. a naturalized citizen in 1885 in Montana.[...]e, have been visiting at and who died Sep. 1977 in Napa, Calif.
the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Peek[...]Information from their marriage license page 498 in the[...]Hastings, Ontario, Canada; now residing in Hamilton,
Tom immigrated to the United States a[...]Stevensville, Missoula Co., Mt.; now residing inin Mt. Moriah cemetery.[...]also born in Montana.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]da returned to Butte on Monday residing in the Bitter Root Valley, Missoula Co., Mt. on
and[...]1 years of age born Ohio, her
Rodda and make that city their home. Miss Fannie Rodda parents were born in Va.
did not leave with the family but will accompany Miss Mike is first mentioned in Book #2 page 309 at the
Mattie Preston, who leave[...]s Butte. registered a 1/3 interest in the Eureka Gold and Silver
The Sanders County L[...]. S. Rodda, who formerly lived here, and In the 1900 Federal census he is enumerated in Cedar
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1188)[...], perhaps
Feb. 1864, 36 years of age, naturalized in 1885 (15 years); married, and it also states t[...]. Roddy’s private interests
buried July 1, 1901 in St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery, demande[...]unty). in the future to his ranch and timber interests west[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Pine saloon, was in town on W ednesday. Jan. 1[...]- Mike Roddy of W hite Pine visited his in the tie business.
children at St. Ignatius Missio[...]ored that he
Dec. 20, 1907 - Mike Roddy has lived in Missoula and had moved to Canada.
Sande[...]Feb. 9, 1909 - Book 12 page 131 he is in the Missoula Catholic Cemetery).
registered in a US Patent for 30 acres NE4 of NW 4 SW of
N44 SW[...]ess of the Mint mine on Prospect creek, was in town Monday and
season.[...]mpson -
Mike Roddy, one of the oldest lumberjacks in W estern Allen W . & Lanni[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1189)[...]Dec. 6, 1930 Roe was found dead in the car about an hour later by Ed
Thompson Falls,[...]f the Peace, W . Shrider mortuary of Plains in charge. Roe is survived by his
C. Adams: witnesse[...]d brothers
Smith. License noted that both resided in Thompson Falls, and sisters in this vicinity.
Mt., both were white: that Allen w[...]afted into the Army and after basic
Allen lived in Eureka, he was an old time trapper, who training was placed in the 106 Bakery Co. Ordnance
made great meat jerky. He had also lived and worked in maintance Co., where he earned the ran[...]Class. His unit served overseas in England, France &[...]er, Thompson burial Aug. 24, 1951 in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery,
Falls, Mt. W ed. Feb. 12, 1936 - front[...]k 1 - lot 7.
Proceedings, Judge Albert Besancon - In the matter of the Sanders County Ledger[...]ren. Kenneth Roe was found in a pick-up truck near Heron last
The Court made[...]nneth was a brother of Jim Roe who was found dead in
James Ervin & Lillian Roe[...]and burial was in the Thompson Falls City cemetery. Shrider
James Roe was enumerated in the 1930 Federal census mortuary was in charge. Sec. 1 lot #7 block 1 in the City
with Cyril DeClercq. Page 29A #60-56 - noted that[...].
was 13 years of age; that his parents were born in Neb.
“Jim” was drafted into the Army April[...]attle, W a. for his basic training. He was placed in Co. C #2 Deanna
131st O[...]arged Sept. 29, 1945 Fort (Garrison) Roe in Thompson Falls, Mont.
Lewis, W a. [received overs[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Jan
June 11, 1951 in the Thompson Falls City cemetery, 18, 1962 page 4. - Lawre[...]inducted into the U. S. Army Jan 12. In Butte. From Butte
Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]where he will undergo basic
1951 - Jim Roe Gassed In Parked Car. - James Roe of training[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. June
monoxide poisoning in his car at the Morkert lumber camp 21, 1[...]death was and Mrs. W alter F. Roe, live in Thompson Falls, recently
accidental and that ther[...]S. Army Tripler General
Roe had spent the night in the company of Ted Morkert in hospital in Hawaii.
Clark Fork, Idaho, and the two men had returned home Roe entered the army in January 1962, completed basic
about 5 a.m., Shrid[...]d, Calif., and was last stationed at the
left Roe in the car and entered his cabin at the camp, near Oakland (Calif) Army Terminal. He arrived in Hawaii last
McKay creek. He said he unders[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1190)[...]a

Larry was involved with a logging accident in Columbia Bertha W eise; she had been previ[...]itnesses: mrs. Mary E. Austin and O.
They lived in Kalispell, at his death May 13, 1978 he was P[...]een Clary was born Oct. 31, 1905 Sprague, Lincoln
in the Military part of the Thompson Falls Fraternal[...]alls area with his family 1931 with burial in the Pinecrest Cemetery, Sandpoint,
in 1906 at the age of four years.[...]en: 1] Robert Thompson Falls School records in 1937 state that Mamie is
E. Jan. 14, 1929; 2] Dor[...]ter his divorce with Iva, Ralph lived with Mattie in the
noted that they both resided in Thompson Falls; were white; stucco house on H[...]common-law marriage,
Mamie Mae Trueax was born in Hill City, SD May 9, Mattie did not inherit any[...]Mt., and
Mamie moved with her parents from Hill City to Salmon, was buried Nov. 23, 1966 in the Thompson Falls City
Idaho where the family lived for one year. They t[...]t. - Sec. 4 - block 15 - lot 1.
to Thompson Falls in 1918. Mamie received her education (Records not to clear as to block and lot, they could be
here in the Thompson Falls schools.[...]Funeral services were held W ednesday afternoon in the LDS
valuation; 27 years old; married at the a[...]h here for Ralph Roe, 64, who died Sunday morning in
Mt.; father born Mich ; mother born Minn.; teamst[...]e) Mae 19 years old; married at the age of was in the City Cemetery under the direction of the Shrider
17 ye[...]ber 13, 1934. Funeral Survivors in addition to the widow Mattie, who he married
serv[...]the home residence with Rev. July 3, 1955 in Ridgeland, S. C., include two daughters,
Newton o[...]mpson Falls, Mrs. Evelyn King,
Interment was made in the W ild Rose cemetery. The Baker,[...]sympathy of the Community goes out to the family in their W alter, Thompson Falls, Allen, Drain[...]Mary Austin, Drain, Ore., and 12 grandchildren.
in the paper states Allen Roe, her husband.[...]e
Information from their marriage license #1162 in the Velma A. Roe was born Sept. 2[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1191)[...]aterbury and Bessie Good. That Bud served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict,
Velma[...]two sisters and brother-in-laws, Lucille and Ed Johnston and
W alter Donald[...]obinson He was preceded inin charge of
Garrison.[...]ter married Marion Lucille Garrison Nov. 16, 1927 in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]seph Garrison. License noted that W alter resided in
Bud died Sept. 12, 2003 Trout Creek, Mt. at the[...]Thompson Falls, was white; 21 years of age; born in
years, burial was Sept. 19th in the W hitepine Cemetery, Spokane, W ash.;[...]l Cemetery, addition to blk #2 lot # residing in Belknap and that neither had been previously
220.[...]d to Bill Reesor #2
Bud was born April 10, 1930 in Sandpoint, Idaho to Jess Doty;[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1192)[...]years old; born lived and worked in Calif. - no children.
W ashington; parents born in Michigan; laborer on the farm: 2. Ralph E.[...]r family knew her for Kirkland, W a. #3 died in W ash.
her gentle, kind and non-judgmental attitu[...]alter died May 13, 1978 with burial May 16, 1978 in the Velma married #2 Denver Ford - one son died at birth,
Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. Cha[...]lin June 25, 1906 (Marion Lucille Garrison).
home in Thompson Falls, Mt., with funeral services on[...], with Rev. Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial was in 16, 1952 .
the Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. 9. Loui[...]in Eukera step-children.
W illiam Franklin &[...]Mary Dulley he noted the river, were in Thompson on Friday.
following: born about 1870 De[...]Rebecca Jane Massey, her parents were born in W est
information. Bill drove stage coach in Yellowstone National Virginia. On her marri[...]her father as C. E. Dulley and that she was born in
He met Mary Ellen Tooley in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Mi[...]June 23, 1911 - page 3 - W illiam Rowe brought in some fine
license in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. -[...]y, where he is interested with Bigsby and Johnson in
concern the only thing the same is her mother’s[...]he believes a little
Co., Michigan; now residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., development wo[...]lls, Mt. Friday
Hennepin Co., Minn.; now residing in Thompson, Mt.; May 5, 1911 - page 3[...]Preston.
Bill and Mary arrived in Sanders County and homesteaded The 1913[...]Trueax (Pearl’s sister) ; Allen is dec., lived in Two miles up the Vermillion there[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1193)[...]“Roe Gulch.” is in Spokane waiting to be equipped and transferred to[...]was W alter married Aleta Faulhaber in 1949 and they had the
buried June 6, 1964 Thompso[...]directory lists him as a God Church in Thompson Falls for W alter Charles Rogers,
watchm[...]W alter was born Nov. 26, 1931 in London, Ore., to Ben
Alban A. Roemer joined the American Legion in and Blanch Deen Rogers. He was t[...]1939; at that W alter spent his childhood in the Eugene, Ore, and Boise,
time he noted that he[...]se
Great Falls to the Cabinet Forest headquarters in Thompson days. He also loved and owned horses, and won several
Falls and will be in charge of the game and grazing affairs in ribbons at the junior rodeos in Eugene. His favorite events
this area. Mr. Roemer[...]lready entered upon his duties under In 1947, W alter’s childhood family moved to Venet[...]attended high school there and worked summers in
Katherine Kenndy Roemer[...]were married in 1949. Of this union 10 children were born,[...]nine survive.
Dora Rogers is mentioned in the W eekly Montanian Dec. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather,
13, 1895 when a[...]Newman; three sons-in-law, Michael Hendrickson, James[...]is survived by his wife Aleta of the family home in
James Rogers, he chose the 20th engineers or Fore[...]and Kevin Rogers and wife Clissie of Troy, Mont.
in the 20th Engineers with Dave Snyder and Jo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1194)[...]a, Idaho; Michale Pielli and Mary Ross.
sister-in-law Rose Rogers of Oceanside, Calif.; stepmother[...]and 36 great grandchildren. were born in Tennessee.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]laborer in the local saw mill.
W illis T. & Pe[...],
Information from their marriage license #1148 in the Sam Root and others. It is four feet[...]d May 27, 1936 Thompson Falls, Mt. by W . In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]rn Aug. 27, 1919 Hailey, Blaine Co., States in 1861 (38 years ago); is a laborer at the sawmill;[...]n Dr. Rosdahl was born March 10, 1915 in Ridgefield Park,
Falls, April 30 - Announcements[...]is death he still had a brother, N. Louis, living in
Cullum at W alla W alla, W ash.[...]in death)
Ralph Rollings[...]He married Gladys Emily Mihan Jan. 15, 1937 in New
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday York City, NY., and they had the following children: 1]
Oct[...]rician who Diane Adele, Aug. 2, 1939 New York City, NY (W arren
spent all of last year here, returne[...]Andrea (Newcomer); 3] Nils; 4] Lynne.
the summer in Pacific coast cities.[...]Gladys Emily was born March 26, 1917 in New York City
Frank & Della (Pielli) Romano[...]School in the same city.
Information from their marriage license #604 in the Conrad earned his pre-medical deg[...]years of age born Luna, Columbia University in New York City. He served his
Kingdom of Italy, to Felicis Roman[...]to Michale Pielli and Mary Ross; she had In 1947 they moved to Thompson Falls and except for[...]married Jan. 14, 1922 three year stay in Eureka, S.D., they were long time
Thompson Falls,[...]stice of the Peace. residents of over 50 years in this town.
W itnesses: J. C. Esenman and Maria Pi[...]Conrad joined the American Legion in 1949 and remained
Della Pielli was born[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1195)[...]1195

following: that he resided in Thompson Falls; was a Funeral Home of[...]dys died Sept. 7, 2001 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the
discharged Jan. 19, 1946 Spokane, W a. (Seria[...]pson Falls, Mt. section 14 plot # 4
it noted that in 1950 he was in Eureka, SD. Sanders County L[...]2001 page 7 - Gladys died on Friday Sept. 7, 2001 in St.
at Ellensburg, W ash., and the W estern Montana Clinic in Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula at the age of 84 years. Her
Missoula. He[...]funeral services were held on Sunday Sept. 9 in the
Thompson Falls in 1953. Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls with
Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]the Rev. Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial was in the
1953 - Dr. C. E. Rosdahl this week began his[...]Fraternal Cemetery.
general medicine and surgery in his offices at the north end Gladys’s dau[...]lly appreciate
11, Nils, 8, and Lynne, 2, arrived in Thompson Falls someone you’ve taken[...]bout her.
practicing since leaving Thompson Falls in 1950. He first She came “out W est”[...]Born, raised,
began his practice of medicine here in 1946. Previously, Dr. schooled and having worked in New York and New Jersey,
Rosdahl had practices at the W estern Montana Clinic in you could always hear it a little even after living in Montana
Missoula and the Public Health Office in Ellensburg, W ash. for 30 years. She had never known anything but big city life,
He received his medical training at the Col[...]or who headed
and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City. for the hills to hike, hunt, fish and[...]mirably - pole fishing from the road while
doctor in the United States Army.[...]-fashion, she mothered six
or three hospital beds in the school dormitory for patients children -[...]t was quite
undergoing minor surgery. His offices in the north end of the a taxation, and she and Da[...]plan.
The Rosdahls are occupying an apartment in the basement Again, though, she handled i[...]of her consistent care and encouragement in spite of my
He then practiced here until retiring in 1981. unhelpful and critical adoles[...]d family singing gave
and gardener. He was active in the Community me a heart for m[...]e of human needs outside my ego world. Her belief in
Thompson Falls School Dist. 2, was active in the Masonic God started me on a quest that found Him in Jesus Christ.
Lodge, the Lions Club and other civ[...]ying that these children will be
took great pride in the accomplishments of her family. able[...]ters, 1] Diane (married
to W arren W illis living in Los Angeles, Ca.) 2] Lynne Diane A. Rosdahl
(married to Dave Dickman living in Missoula, Mont.) 3] Diane Adele Rosdahl was born Aug. 2, 1939, in New York
Joyce Andrea ( married to Newcomer who is now City to Dr. Conrad Rosdahl and Gladys Mihan.
deceased.[...]married to Diane married W arren W illis in 1962 and they had the
Mary Stark who lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho); 5] Paul followi[...](Carolynn).
(married to Maggie Barnhill who lived in Missoula, Mont.), Diane died Sunday, July[...]ada, Calif.
6] Mark (married Dana Lillestol lives in Chandler, Ariz.). Missoulian, Missoula, Mo[...]g place shortly after death. Burial of ashes were in the Mirada, Calif., died peacefully on Sunday,[...]osdahl. - A memorial Born Aug. 2, 1939, in New York City to Dr. Conrad and
service for Dr. Conrad E. Rosda[...]parents during W orld W ar II, lived three years in
1986, in the Community Congregational Church with Pastor Eureka, S.D., and was raised in Thompson Falls, graduating
Gaylund Olson officiat[...]from Thompson Falls High School as salutatorian in 1957.
Aug. 16, 1986, of natural causes in a Missoula hospital She graduated from Pa[...]xtended illness. Cremation took place under in education, was active in many service organizations there,
the dire[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1196)[...]arly Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

queen in 1960. At PLU she met W arren W illis, whom she[...]s - Harold Rosenthal, son of Mr. and Mrs.
married in 1962 and remained married to for 44 years. Louis Rosenthal, Thompson Falls, died suddenly in
After graduating from the university in 1961, she worked Spokane, Sunday. W ord had[...]e had had heart trouble and had to be
her husband in 1965. They have served with CCC for 41 very cautious.
years and worked in such places as U.C. Berkeley, Harold Rosenthal had been in ill health, but no immediate
Micronesia, Canada,[...]sband. Ten of the week for a brief visit in Spokane.
25 years away from the United States were in Outer He was born at Reedsburg, W[...]with his
Mongolia. As everywhere, but especially in Mongolia, she parents inin this vicinity,
She was a member of W hittier Area Community Church in Louis Rosenthal, father of the deceased,[...]ading, traveling and helping alternate in this district.
people. In her last months, it was her goal and thrill to live Funeral services were held in Spokane W ednesday. A
until she held her newest g[...]ends attended the funeral from Thompson
were born in May and June of this year.[...]funeral
Bob and Trisha W illis and grandson W ade in San Clemente, W ednesday were: Mrs. Fessler[...]and Mrs.
Brooke, Megan, Mattie and Elizabeth Anne in Colorado LeRoy Hanson.
Springs, Colo.; brothers Nils Rosdahl in Coeur d'Alene,
Idaho, Paul Rosdahl in Missoula and Mark Rosdahl in Louis Fred & Eva Rosenthal
Gilbert, Ariz.; sister Lynne Dickman in Missoula; and Louis was born Jan 16,[...]ed Oct. 25, 1912. They had one
She was preceded in death by her sister Joyce Newcomer child,[...]Eva was born Aug. 22, 1888.
She believed in Jesus Christ so she has eternal life and has[...]on Falls. Funeral Service of La Habra, Calif., is in child four years old; prior service: 1 st Linton? Infantry W isc.
charge of cremation with burial in Thompson Falls. National Guard (1 o[...]They came to Thompson Falls in November 1916 from
Harold Rosenthal was born Re[...]son of W isconsin and were residing here in 1978 .
Louis Fred Rosenthal and Eva.[...]left for Reedsville, near Baraboo, W is.,
college in Spokane was home visiting his parents M&M[...]eatly
Harold Rosenthal left last Saturday to work in Spokane for missed in our social circles this winter.
the Spokane Unite[...]nt Ledger W ed. Dec. 25, 1935 - Candidates in Race - Many who note the filing of Louis
In the Chronicle - Did you see the writeup in the Chronicle Rosenthal for office will reca[...]senthal, son of M&M Louis farmer in this vicinity for the last eighteen years. Mr.
Rosenthal who is going to school in Spokane and driving a Rosenthal, during th[...]service. He is not a
attempt and his picture was in the Chronicle. classified civi[...]d died July 28, 1940 Spokane, W ash., with burial in no regulation over any political step[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1197)[...]away Robert Hall will be in charge of his drug store.
Louis Fred died Jan 2[...]son Falls - Mrs. Ernest Ross and son, Bobby, were in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan.[...]ss has returned from Denver,
Thompson Falls, died in a St. Petersburg, Fla., hospital Jan. Colorado,[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. May 14, 1936 -
in Florida and the summers in Thompson Falls. Thompson Falls[...]parents of a baby boy born Thursday, April 30, in Missoula.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge,[...], 1951 front page - Local Druggist Passes In Spokane -
Merrrillville, Ind.[...], Fla., and Mrs. Rosenthal plans to Hospital in Spokane, W ashington. Mr. Ross had been in ill
bring her husband’s ashes to Thompson Falls[...]health for the past three years.
returned in the spring.[...]at 2 o’clock. The Shrider mortuary, Plains, is in
Andrew Ross[...]Britton, Ted
Andrew C. Ross was born Feb. 1845 Iowa. Mellinger, Jesse Nelson, A[...]illiams,
O. born July 1842; 57 years of age born Iowa; father born Spokane. Honorary pallbearers:[...]ogner, A. A. W ilson, Jim Adams, Arthur
Feb. 1845 Iowa; 55 years of age; parents place of birth same[...]oward on his trip from Murray , Idaho to the gold in Thompson Falls in 1932 where he owned and operated the
Libby, Mt. -[...]Ted Mellinger, the present manager, was left in charge of
is still known as. Several years prior[...]n, United Commercial travelers, & the
been burned in his camp fire, and he had named the creek,[...]ls, Missoula Co., Mt. - 87-88- Andrew Ross served in the Jerry at the home here: one grandchild; h[...]brothers of Kansas; and two sisters, one in Kansas and the
other in Texas.
Ernest R. & Lila R[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1198)[...]sustained the decision of the general land office in the
Ernie and Lila owner a Drug store situated in the middle of land contest between J. E. Branscombe and E. R. Ross
the down town block. At one time in the 1940's they owned according to advices[...]res of land
entered. Next was the variety of nuts in a standing display near Vermillion. J. E. Bra[...]ths with the prescription dispensary contest in favor of Mr. Ross. An appeal was taken to the
and[...]sion reversing
Ernie joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in the Missoula land office was returned. Fr[...]la died April 17, 1977 with burial April 20, 1977 in the sustains the general land office, and whic[...]lls, Mt. - Sec. 29 lot #12. Ross of the land in question.[...]He married Emma C. Roberts on May 13, 1911 in
Ernest Reuben & M uriel Ross[...]: 1]
Ernest Reuben Ross was born Jan. 11, 1916 in St. Luke Ernest born Jan. 11, 1916 Thompson Falls; 2] born Dec. 23,
Hospital in Thompson Falls, Mt., to Ernest R. Ross and[...]Information from their marriage license # 94 in the
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...].; white; 30 years of age born
boy who left there in 1930. My old friends recall me as Pine City, Pine Co., Minn., to R. R. Ross and Emilie Jessie[...]Mont.; white; 22 years of
Rueben lost his wife in a car accident in 1941 and Rueben age born Milwaukee, Milwaukee[...]ov. 26, 1964 page 2 col 5 - Ernest Ross, 48, Dies in Peace of Thompson township officiated a[...]R. Ross and Emma Ross.
electrician, died Oct. 24 in a Fresno hospital after a short The Sanders[...]C.
A native of Thompson Falls, Ross had lived in Atascadero, Roberts, both of Thompson Falls, were united in marriage
San Luis Obispo County, and in Bakersfield before moving by Justice of the Peace Ed. Fitzgerald on Saturday at the
to Fresno in 1948.[...]with
Ernest R. Ross was born Dec. 6, 1882 Pine City, Pine Co., Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Ross. Ernest ha[...]here for the summer.
an absence of several months in the Bitter Root Valley. He The 1915[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1199)[...]. and Mrs. Ernest mouth of Cherry Creek in the early day was not related to
Ross, on Tuesday, Jan. 11th, a baby boy. the Ross in the drugstore when I came here.
The 1917 Thomps[...]of age; born Dec. 6, 1881; sawyer for John Bolin in the Thompson Falls Mercantile Co.
Sandpoint[...]in the hardware department at the Mercantile store.[...]ing the
Marilyn died Aug. 29, 1974, with burial in the City former’s brother, Harry M. Ross. The[...]Jerry became an mortician and eventually worked in the are visiting while the moving operations are being
mortuary in Plains.[...]She may decided to
owner Jerry Ross, who grew up in Thompson Falls, took winter in Thompson Falls.
over the ownership New Years Day[...]tment at the Mercantile,
He was born and reared in Thompson Falls and was was called to[...]ness of
graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1955. his father.
He and his wife,[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
their home in a mobile home he has had moved from[...]ad passed
Jerry died July 2, 1981 with burial in the Fraternal away at W alla W alla[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1200)[...]on Ross of Thompson Falls, Mt. 37 Camas Prairie were in town to see the Indian dance and lot
years of age[...]Camas Prairie three times a week commencing last Tuesday.
H[...]aughter left Thursday June 14, 1912 - Camas Prairie news - front page - I. J.
morning for Thompson ri[...]Ross, who carries the mail between Camas Prairie and
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompso[...], Thur, May 13, 1920 - Local News - Freak Chicken in for the Mercantile Co.
Town. - (describ[...]arance at H. M. Photographer I. J. Ross was in Plains last week and came in
Ross’ chicken coop last Monday morning. The you[...]July 10, 1914 - front page col 1 - Mrs. Ross Dies in
Harvey M. Ross came over from Spokane Friday and[...]at work on this property and ore is evening in the Missoula hospital. Mrs. Ross is well known in
being taken out and shipped at the rate of a carl[...]he county having spent the last years of her life in Plains[...]Ann (Tupper) Ross will take place in Missoula, Sunday.
#2 Amanda ([...]d - Thursday, July 9, at the St. Patrick’s
Co., Iowa to David Ross (deceased by May 1915) and Hospital in Missoula, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Ross, age 53
Charity[...]ars, for the past three years a resident of Camas Prairie.
Isaac J. Ross married Elizabeth A. Tupper and they had Mrs. Ross was born in Canada, January 31, 1864, and for
the following c[...]; 7] child; 8] Interment was made in the Plains cemetery Sunday July
Harrison ‘Harry[...]Canada. sympathy of the whole community in their sorrow.
The family was enumerated in the 1900 federal census in Harry Ross died Nov 2, 1914 buried Nov[...]e home died Sunday at the family residence in the east side of the
of his grandparents, M&M I.[...]boy and his mother are staying at their home in usual health until the time of his death. He was[...]old and was born and raised in Sanders county. Interment
Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Aug. 29, 1907 - was made in the cemetery at Plains W ednesday.
Leonard Ross w[...]eleven year old son of I. page 3 col 2 - Camas Prairie News - I. J. Ross and family
J. Ross.[...]have departed for their new home in Missoula.
1909 Plains Polk directory lists him[...]He married Amanda O’Rourck May 5, 1915 in Thompson
1911 Plains Polk directory note[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1201)[...]Information from their marriage license # 284 in the the Army.
Sanders County Courthous[...]Lieutenant and Mrs. J. A. Ross of San
Burlington, Iowa to David Ross and Charity Jennings - he[...]John Ross was born July 1842 Iowa.
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Dec. 1[...]athead Co., Mt. - Ross, John
page 3 col 2 - Camas Prairie News - I. J. Ross and family O. born July 1842; 57 years of age born Iowa; father born
have departed for their new home in Missoula. Mr. Roberts, W est Virginia; mot[...]o the I. J. Ross ranch, which he Feb. 1845 Iowa; 55 years of age; parents place of birth same
pur[...]ilipsburg, this state, were united Page 25
in marriage by Justice W . E. Nippert at the home of[...]written by George R. Blackwell to A. V.
Good, son-in-law of the groom, Thursday evening. Mr. Ross[...]lling of his trip from Murray , Idaho to the gold in
is one of the substantial citizens of this county[...]. C. Ross and John Ross
recently become a partner in the lumber business of Good & found some Q[...]the remains of a man who had been burned in his camp fire,
charivari, and will make their home in this city. The Ledger and he had named the creek, Dead Man’s Creek.
joins in extending congratulations and wishing them an[...]lls Polk directory lists him as working 47 Iowa? Infantry; entered the service April 1, 1864;
for[...]8 - front page col 3 - W ill
real estate business in Missoula, and left for the Garden city, Start Logging Job. - Six or seven million feet[...]according to Kenneth Ross, Jr., who was in town
Ida M ay Ross[...]s born to Joseph Allison Ross and reside in Thompson Falls with his family during the winter.[...]ion necessitating the finding
James was ordered in March 1943 to overseas duty with[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1202)[...]g plant can be Rueben owned a Hardware Co., in 1891.
repaired.[...]ounty Independent Ledger, Thompson In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]e that
Kenneth Ross has gone to Missoula to live, in the Boland he was renting. He had nine boar[...]St. W est. Before she left a his mother-in-law living with his family.
neighborhood party wa[...]ss was born May 10, 1916 Bonner, Missoula in ‘62. The picture was the property of her mother[...]risoner by the Souix during the troublesome times in
Peggy married Jay Merritt Kurtz April 5, 1944 Bonner, Minnesota in the early sixties, when about 900 whites lost
Mon[...]their lives in trying to subdue the Indians.
Information from[...]armer.
Jan. 16, 1914 - page 3 - Ray Ross of Camas Prairie has Sanders County Ledger Friday April 19, 1912 Thompson
secured employment in the carpenter gang at the power Falls -[...]expectation of making their future home somewhere in the
Mrs. Raymond Ross and their twins of Glendive[...]M&M Ross came to Thompson Falls in 1891 and have
Rueben R. Ross was born Aug 1848[...]since that time. They recently
parents were born in that state also. sold their ranch across the river, and having relatives in
Rueben married Emily Jesse Coombs in 1880/1881 W eiser, turned their att[...]ted by many friends here who wish
father was born in Scotland and her mother, Elizabeth was them the best of good fortune.
born in Indiana.[...]12 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garred left last
City, Pine Co., Minn. (Perhaps Ida May in 1911). week for Spokane wher[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1203)[...]and Lillian P. Ross: the family was not there in 1937, they
also of this place, in the saloon business there. noted[...]former Thompson Falls resident, died last month in the
living in Spokane was shaking hands with his many friends Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles. He had been resident of
here Tuesday[...]ant and
since leaving here and may return to live in the near future. worked for the Petroleum Sup[...]became active in the American Legion.
The 1917 Thompson Falls P[...]l Jr. and
Rueben died Aug. 1930 and was buried in the Fraternal Thomas R., both of San Fra[...]n 8 lot #4 and Emily Heller, Los Angeles.
in lot #3. Interment was in the Union Cemetery in Bakersfield.
Sanders County Independent Ledger[...]W . Alfred Ross
old timers in Thompson Falls died at the hospital in St. W . Alfred Ross was born March 1,[...]buried W ildrose
Mr. Ross came to this country in the early days and raised cemetery, Thompson[...]to Colin Ross and Eunice
The funeral was held in Thompson Falls Saturday. McKinnon.[...]Information from their marriage license # 668 in the
California is the only survivor, except three[...]la, Mt. - W illiam B.
(W ildrose cemetery noted in cemetery book of Maurice Ross of Thomps[...]Miss Olive Crosman and W . B. Ross were united in
Harvey Davidson. License noted that both parties[...]was Lindley, of the Episcopal church of that city. None but the
18 years of age.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1204)[...]their connection with the
W . B. Ross has been in Sanders county several years. He company Tuesday. They have scarcely missed a day since
is engaged in the real estate and insurance business and is[...]intment as United Albert was the Minister in the Methodist Church in
States Commissioner the other day and will be ready for Thompson in 1936.
business soon.[...]name and his birthdate and the fact that he was in school.
July 28, 1905 - W . B. Ross Commissioner.[...]justice of Ralph married Helen B. Coffman in 1941 and they had the
the peace.[...]d to Trout Creek. Ralph died in 1987.
Sanders County Independent Ledger Feb. 1[...]anklinville, N.Y. burial March 26, 2008 in the W ild Rose Cemetery,
visited over the week end with her girlhood friend in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Thompson Falls, Mr[...]il 3,
the coast. Mrs. Ross as a young bride lived in Thompson 2008 - (two pictures of Helen)[...]n B. (Coffman) Rounsley passed away March
changes in the town since the early pioneer days. She[...]d ferry was, and was astounded at the House in Spokane, W ash.
tremendous school facilities here[...]y remembered young woman she enjoyed cooking in the stell mill kitchens
“beautiful Thompson Fal[...]Pennsylvania. She met and married Ralph Rounsley in
fascinating place she had ever known.[...]hey were married for 46 years, most of them spent in
Thompson Falls. Ralph passed away in 1987.
W ichert Rossa[...]W hile in Thompson Falls, Helen worked at First State[...]Her final days were spent at the hospice house in Spokane.
Gladich, who have been employed b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1205)[...]Ronald Rowen
of the new stenographers in the Forest Service office. Ronald Rowen was noted as being in the 1927 high school
Sanders County Independent[...]1908 died June 1983 Sacramento, Ca.)
stenographer in the forestry office, has returned to her home
at[...]filling At one time he was a stage driver in Yellowstone park.
the vacancy in the Forest Supervisor’s office caused by the For a time he worked on the Northern Pacific Railroad in
transfer of Miss Margaret Rouse from Thompson Falls to Paradise, Mont. in 1917 as a car inspector.
the supervisor’s office in Billings. Clay enlisted in the Army August 29, 1917 in Spokane[...]Rockford, Illinois. This unit served in France. He was
Ralph died 1987 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, discharged March 2[...]Dec. 21, 2003 at camp at Cheyenne, W yo., was in the service overseas for 15
2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls, to remember months.
John[...]He worked also for Vacurra Motors in Plains, Mont.,
Roux, 76 of Thompson Falls, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 Heaters garage in Thompson Falls, Mont. and was also an
at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains. Inspector for the Division of Horticulture in Thompson Falls
He was born April 12, 1927, in Oakland, Calif., the son of at the Noxon border.
Marc an Ollie Roux. Roux grew up in Oakland and Clay married Stella[...]April 9, 1920
graduated from Oakland High School in the same class as Missoula, Mt. and they[...]ghters, 1] Frances C.
Clint Eastwood. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served May 12, 1921; 2][...]g. 31, 1924.
from 1945 until 1947. He then served in the Merchant Information from their marriage license # 5076 in the
Marines until 1950, when he went to work for[...]se, Mont.; white; 27 years of age born
retirement in 1988.[...]enry F. Rowland and
Roux came to Thompson Falls in 1988, and was an avid Lydia Cline - he h[...]ia Robison of Plains, Mt.; white; 21 years of age
in Thompson Falls. born Elma, Howard, Iowa to C. G. Robison and Edith Patten
He is survive[...]M. Shipley and John E. Sanders
helped him so much in his later years, especially Kim and Stell[...]Church and Lyda. Co., Iowa to Charles Robison and Edith Marcy Patton.
Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of (Stella’s parents wer[...]Clay joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in[...]following: he resided in Thompson; he was a Under sheriff;
Carl R[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1206)[...]e has served were married June 26, 1943 in San Francisco. Mrs. Harris is
the county in the same capacity before and was very popular[...]Rowlands’ lived in Thompson Falls a number of years when
Mr. Jack[...]ompson Falls, Clay died Oct. 1962 in Butte, Mont.
Mt. November 21, 1932 W ed. - Clay R[...]Clay Rowland, 69, of 629 W . Park died W ednesday in a
State Game Commission to be appointed State Gam[...]d by Mr. He was born Nov. 6, 1892 in Livingston, where he
Rowland which was gladly sig[...]received his education. He enlisted in the Army in W orld
neighbors. The Rod & Gun clubs of the coun[...]I at Paradise and served with the 35 th Engineers in
his application. W e wish to state that knowing that he is France.
interested in the vacancy that we heartily wish him success, He and Stella Marcia Robinson were married in Missoula
and feel that the game commission, if su[...]e state inspector’s service.
continue to reside in Thompson Falls. Mr. Rowland is Mr. and Mrs. Rowland came to Butte in 1938 to make
responsible for the institution in the sheriff’s office of a very their home. He[...]ehension of criminals bowling, and bowled in the Butte No. 1 Masonic League. He
through the fi[...]Protestant.
Undersheriff, he and his family lived in the jail. Mr. Rowland belonged[...]an, W ash., and Mrs. Joseph Lynchehan of
at Camas Prairie.[...]The body is in W hite’s Funeral Home.
In the newspaper article of Howard Larson’s resignation
as sheriff, there is an item in that article that reads - “Clay[...]o Local News - Mrs. F. B. Rowley, a sister-in-law of Mr.
reside in Thompson Falls. Mr. Rowland is responsible for[...]ved this week. W e understand her
the institution in the sheriff’s office of a very fine method of[...]t Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Swinburn in charge of the warehouse at the power camp, had
Th[...]will be there for two husband who is in the employ of the Thompson Falls Power
wee[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1207)[...]Masonic
of Billings, spent Tuesday and W ednesday in this city, emblem carved in the cement inlaid with copper, with the
visiting[...]Idaho, Monday, at which place they were in attendance at
recently underwent a critical opera[...]ust Bergstron, formerly of this
filed application in the United States land office for place[...]th half of the southeast largest general store in Bonners Ferry.
quarter of section 3, township 20[...]Harvey married Dorothy Knabe/Strombo in 1936
Charles Rucktaeschel was born Jan. 25, 187[...]nd they had the following
The only Rucktasechel in the 1880 federal census was the children: 1][...]20, 1916
Rucktaesceh 59 years old; merchant; born in Saxony as were Dooley, Sheridan Co., Mt. to[...]y died Dec. 4, 1982 Hot Springs, Mt., with burial in
painter at the W ard Hotel, rooming in same Hotel - 1917 the Plains Cemetery, Pla[...]ft card noted the with burial Dec. 15, 1990 in the W hitepine Cemetery,
following: Charles Rucks[...]ried Cheryl ___ and they had the following
window in the Black Bear Hotel fire.[...]death. A Vietnam veteran, Joe Rummel, 29, died in a Seattle
He had no relatives so Alex Allan had him buried in his plot hospital Monday night of burns received in an accident
in the Fraternal Cemetery in Thompson Falls. Ed Fitzgerald Monday[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1208)[...]n from service as
ignited when he lit a cigarette in the reactor room, where he he is a Government[...]mmel was driven to the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in announcing that he had passed the physic[...]Plains by John Lawrence, U.S. Antimony president, in a has been accepted for the forestry r[...]m W m. M. Rush who left here last week to enlist.
in front.
After receiving emergency treatment at t[...]s future home. He
Rummel was born Aug. 31, 1948 in St. Ignatius. He had soon found employm[...]ell pleased with his new
resided most of his life in Thompson Falls and received his surrounding[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
year in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and later worked as a[...]now busy looking up a house in which to make their home.
His wife, Cheryl, was[...]nd Shane, 3, and Annie Isaac was born in Hastings, Nebraska to W illiam
expect a third chi[...]Isaac and Lucy Cox.
Surviving in addition to his wife and children are his[...]isters, Gwen Annie had been living in the house just behind Charley’s
Pirker and Bert[...]inspector from the State Bureau of Mines arrived in was hired to care for his mother who was[...]., Territory Friday Chas Thayer Jr., were in town Tues. Chas. Thayer reports
May 19, 1882 - W[...]rother Albert is recovering from $3.50 to $4.00 a
in a ferry at the crossing of the river, below Thomp[...]is
and expects to have his hands full of business in the close father Charles Thayer Sr., are on[...]$6.00 to $7.00 a day for a week or ten days in succession,
carpenter for the Thompson Falls Powe[...]Deer Lodge Mullan at one time lived in Thompson Falls.
arrived here Monday to take the position of ranger in the
local forest office, filling the vacancy caus[...]tall of stature, stout of build, blue eyes and in W ines, Liquors, Cigars, Tobacco, Grocerie[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1209)[...]W . B. Jr. - W illiam’s early years were spent in school
Feb. 1, 1884 - Thompson River - As is well known by our and working in the timber of the area. At the age of sixteen,
su[...]Sharp and G. G. Smith, have received in Butte, Mont. The Butte of those days in 1880 was a wild
permission to build a toll road f[...]W . A. Clark were bitter enemies and
creek mines in Idaho. Messrs. Russell and McGlinchy were[...]powerful leaders of the two factions striving for
in town last Saturday, working in the interest of their route, political power a[...]vide; thence down on the Idaho experience in the logging and saw milling business in the
and to Pritchard creek, which ____ in the vicinity and down East, he was soon ope[...]rd creek, for shoring up the copper mines in Butte. He sawed the
making the trip in the short distance of but twenty five miles. heavy timbers used in the construction of the old original
The trip over the road has been made by pedestrians in smelter being built in Anaconda about twenty-five miles
twelve hours. Me[...]ek by the 10th of February. Early in 1888 he returned to Binghampton, NY and
(Abstract[...]is boyhood sweetheart, Mary “Mamie” Alena
run in the Missoulian - Go To The New Mines By W ay of Dawley. Feb. 29, 1888 Binghampton, NY in the presence of
Thompson Falls Trail - Sleighs wi[...]na Dawley was born June 2, 1868
W ho Have Built a City W here God ___ - Down the Backs Lawvil[...]k & Coeur Upon his return to Montana in 1888, he settled near
d’Alene Toll Road and Fer[...]perated a sawmill and
stand at Sand Point, Idaho, in addition to the complete store logging camp f[...]Grath, one of the famous Daly operation in Butte. For many years he produced timber
McGrath[...]me was soon changed
the plains during the days of prairie schooners, lets the light to the Anaconda Coppe[...]shine over the salesroom. In late 1890 or 1891, he moved to Thompson Falls whe[...]he operated a timber production plant. In 1891, late in the
M ar--- Russell[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange Mamie A. Russell bought lot S; #[...]18
places doing strange things: Mar-- Russell is in the Navy block 22 on Sept. 8, 1892 Lots #[...]rtford Thompson’s old stand-by was in the city yesterday. W . B.
Conn., and Roseltha Clarke of W[...]d most of it passes through the channels of trade in this
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1210)[...]and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

city. afternoon from the home.
In 1899 their second son Rolland D., was born.[...]s a big crew of men logging across the river, was in
Clarks Fork and Flathead rivers. The McKay farm a[...]During the years of the family’s residence in Missoula, W .
the land. The Dupont property east[...]s place. This property is Northern Pacific cut off from St. Regis to Paradise, W . B.,
now known[...]He still operated his sawmills and logging camps in
notes that he owns his home; that he is a lumber[...]patented the silver
manufactorer; that his mother-in-law Mary Dawley (64 and lead mines[...]ains Polk directory lists W illiam B. Russell.
In 1903 he sold his Eddy, Montana property and moved[...]May 12, 1911 - page 3 - W . B. Russell, who is in charge of
Russell residence. (until the death of[...]nd is the new Perma to Paradise road, was in town yesterday
now a fraternity at the University[...]conferring with the county commissioners in regard to the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]hased this number will be increased to 60 in the next few days.
an interest in the old Iron Mountain mine. The mine was[...]ducer but was abandoned on account of in 1912, he build the road from Thompson Falls to Bu[...]e shafts. Idaho to use in delivering the transmission line material, as
T[...]the power at that time was delivered to the mines in
May 5, 1905 - W . B. Russell, formerly a prominen[...]alled by his friends still has numerous interests in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]Russell, who is establishing a
Fork, fine ranches in Paradise valley and a fine residence in saw mill setting across the river from the t[...]iam Russell sawmill man and rancher, was in town the first of the week
the well-known lumberm[...]straw stacks.
and sent to the Sisters’hospital in Missoula Mamie Alena Russ[...]land Russell the with burial Aug. 27, 1918 in the Missoula City cemetery,
eight year old son of W . B Russell die[...]rs County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
in Missoula[...]heard when Plains Passed Away Sunday in Missoula - The funeral of
Sunday’s Missoula pap[...]T. Lockwood, pastor of the
and University Avenues in Missoula, following an illness of Baptist[...]nal meningitis is attributed as the cause be in the Missoula cemetery. Pallbearers will be[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1211)[...]ussell, Jr., of Plains and Harold Russell of this city. She Gertrude Lynch; she had not been previously married -
was born 49 years ago in Pennsylvania, and came to live in married May 29, 1918 Missoula, Mt., by Re[...]dick and Harold E. Russell.
their attractive home in Missoula. Mrs. Russell’s health had The[...]Midred Benedick and Billy Russell left Tuesday in the
Mrs. Russell had many warm friends at her old home in latter’s car for Missoula, expecting[...]illie is the son of W . B.
their sincere sympathy in their hour of deep grief. Russell, the lumberman near Plains, and Miss Benedick is
In 1918, after the death of his wife, he lived in Paradise the third daughter of Mrs. Benedick. She was a member of
and operated his businesses in that area. the graduatin[...]County them unbounded success in their new venture.
Commissioner and Tony Zebish w[...]shower at their country home W ednesday evening in honor
The Ouster Proceedings against the County c[...]illegal fees, terminated rather W ednseday in Missoula to Billie Russell. Only the high
abrupt[...]l girls and intimate friends were invited.
action in the District Court.[...]orn Reneva, Mont., to John A.
As already stated in this paper, Hugh R. Stephens, Bened[...]jury on a vote of 11 to 1 and the case 1984 in the Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
of W . B. Russell, the second case called terminated in the
same way, 11 to 1 for conviction. The first ballot in the Franklyn K. Ruther[...]hompson Falls, was one
with burial Sept. 27, 1928 in the Missoula City Cemetery, of a group of men who left Mis[...]tates marines at Mare Island, California.
resided in Plains, Mt. Vol. 1 folio 218 # 6777 Missoula,[...]noted the following: W illiam B. Russell residing in Plains, up” as it was later tabbed. He wa[...]w nights camping. They hadn’t been
sr. residing in Plains, but of Missoula, Mt.; medium height;[...]Information from their marriage license # 4411 in the carrying water by hand and bucket[...]Fortunately they were able to save the building. In
Eddy, Sanders Co., Mont., to W m. B. Russe[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1212)[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
He also recalled the early days of[...]with the ferry was not an residing in Missoula, Mt.; son of Daniel Rutherford and
uncom[...]ading Thompson Falls. now residing in Missoula, Mt.; daughter of George W .
In 1921 he joined the Thompson Falls Lodge and has[...]lor.
He also remembered the building of the dam in “Power Margaret had been previously married to _____ Ainsworth
city” a project that caused the area and the town to[...]ldn’t speak to was the early days Arizona.
in the Thompson Falls school system, as he left each[...]m Missoula on W ednesday and were
school was held in the building at the base of Spruce Street imm[...]mining property in which he and other Missoula men are
W hen the f[...]ved over to Echo Lake, a small body of water high in the Friday Sept. 28, 1906 - M. R. Rutherfor[...]purchased a large tract of state land and in connection with
adjacent to the lake. He later so[...]about 1280 acres of fine ranch and mineral land in that
Franklyn spent many of his years engrossed in his hobby neighborhood.
of photography, wo[...]ill pursuing One of the homes they lived in was on land owned by area
at age 92 on Rock Creek[...]ought back a basket of them Sunday when he
Also in Jan. 20, page 4 col 2 & - Jan. 22 page 4 col 2; & came up from the farm. They are beautiful in color and fine
Jan 23 page 1 col 4 in taste. There are no finer peaches found an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1213)[...]re just going by and the later ones will be ready in a Ryan of Helena, in the merchandising business at that point
week. Th[...]d as an experiment, but they and at Raven City, says that he is busy taking goods into the
have[...]and thence by toboggans to Raven City. Freight costs 18
The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]cents per pound from Thompson Falls to Raven City, which
Feb. 23, 1912 - page 3 - M. O. Rutherford,[...]lls, Mt. Friday per can, and other things in proportion. He says he finds that
June 21, 1912 -[...]gold dust is the principal circulating medium in the mines,
children arrived here from Missoula W[...]wn. thousand- dollar stock of goods in their new store at Raven
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him. City.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]rived home on which place (and also in the new mines) he is interested in
W ednesday from Portland, Oregon, where she has a[...]im as a several very rich recent cleanups in the placer diggings. The
farmer.[...]daughter, Miss Lewina Ainsworth, came in the diggings. The stampeded into the new district[...]island in Thompson Falls.
Rowland Rutherf[...]50.00. He noted that Mrs.
was a young man and was in the employ of the power camp Anderson is[...]s
for some time. The remains were shipped to this city for in myself.
interment, which will be under the direct[...]s hair is light brown.(Don’t know if he
a Store in the New Mines - A letter received from R. M.[...]Amasi, Michigan.
Cralle (Thompson Falls), who is in partnership with J. M.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1214)[...]a Saint was born Oct. 9, 1919 to Benjamin
Central City, Nebraska to Orange E.benezer Sackett and[...]Alice married Percy B. Banister.
Central City, Neb.; an Electrician at the Montana Power[...]ranklin & Laura Fern (Fulk) Saint
Robert served in the Army during W orld W ar I in France. Benjamin F. ‘Ben’ Saint of Noxo[...]Ben was hired with the US Forest service in March of[...]o for some time reserve here.
past has been in the employ of E. Preston moved his family[...]up Bull river, came in Saturday for a short visit with his[...]e the Ben met and married Laura Fern Fulk in Oct. 21, 1911
parents of two children, Nina, aged[...]o the county seat Monday, and were quietly united in
Saturday from Graino, N.D.[...]Saint is a forest
N.D., was visiting old friends in Thompson Falls this week. ranger in the employ of the government at Heron, at which
Miss Safford was for two years in the employ of Mrs. W m. place the ha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1215)[...]Besancon presiding - L. Fern Saint vs B.
to Noxon in 1905.[...]Mont. W ed. Dec. 25, 1940 -front page - Ben Saint
in the building for the winters.[...]ls Friday morning. On Thursday he had started out in his
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday truck to make Conoco oil deliveries in the W est End, when a
May 14, 1915 - page 4 - Nox[...]had been in business in Thompson Falls since 1929. Besides
The Sanders[...]s; Forest Ranger for the Mr. Saint was born in Kansas and came to Sanders county
Forest Service, stationed at Noxon, Mt.; married with wife in 1907 when he was employed by the Forest Service a[...]t. Thurs. Noxon, a brother, James Saint, in Oregon, a sister, Mrs.
July 26, 1917 - front page[...]mpany. They Fern married Arthur Hoyt in Thompson Falls in 1946.
handle paints, lumber, wall board, some hardware, and gas Arthur died in 1979
and oil. They are the Conoco distributors.[...]page 53 col 2 - Ranger Saint believed in using the “shanks
Thompson Falls - wife[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1216)[...]were married September 23, 1938 in Fort Benton, Montana
Pages 57 - 60 has stories on life at the ranger station for while Don was working in Helena. They moved back to
the young wife.[...]Continental Oil Company in Thompson Falls which he ran
Bruce Frank Saint w[...]Ben. F. Saint and Laura Fern Fulks. (His In that year the family moved to Great Falls where t[...]70 when they again moved back to
Bruce enlisted in the Navy June 17, 1943 Thompson Falls, Thomp[...]onor’s choice.
Don joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in Don died June 22, Missoula, Mt. with burial July 7th in
1949 and remained a member until 1953. His card n[...]rsday, Don Saint was Bob enlisted in the Navy.
accepted, in Butte, for navy service. On the same day Mrs.[...]they had the
Saint gave birth to a baby daughter in Missoula. following children: 1] I[...]t., with (Heather).
cremation April 14th. in the cremation cemetery plots of the Sylvia M[...]Bob joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
The Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. F[...]Falls resident 1951. He noted that he resided in Thompson Falls and was a
Betty G. Saint, 65, died early Monday morning in a Gas & Oil Dealer, along with being[...]ia died Sept. 7, 2008 Thompson Falls, Mt.
a tumor in her abdomen.[...]ls, Mt. Thurs. Sept.
She was born April 5, 1918 in Trout Creek, the daughter 11, 2008 - Sylvia[...].
of Floyd W . and Pearl Cox. She attended school in Trout 7, 2008 in Thompson Falls.
Creek, graduating from the eighth grade there. She then She was born March 3, 1914 in Missoula to Alexander
continued her schooling in Thompson Falls where she W illiam and[...]children and the only girl. She was reared in Thompson Falls
W hile living in Thompson Falls she met Donald Saint who and Stevensville graduating from high school in
lived just two blocks away. The two became[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1217)[...]ek.
Following the wedding, Bob and Sylvia lived in Fort The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]d gas station, repair shop, and interested in mining property near the head of Prospect
Kaiser[...]stal Service. She retired from all these ventures in Ruth A. ___ had been previously married t[...]daughter (W allace
which the family had purchased in 1953. Bergman); 2] W i[...]with all. She was a kind woman and hard up in the upper Thompson river country, were in town the
worker.[...]among the most successful big game hunters in the state,
may be given in her name to Thompson River Animal Care having collected during their time of residence in the district
Shelter at P.O. Box 1589, Thompson F[...]hree
Sylvia loved animals and children and they in turn loved years has given them excellent[...]s at the Spokane and
Sunset Hills Funeral Homes in Thompson Falls are Chicago market[...]patent on 76,603 acres in the upper Thompson River
Albe[...]land was
of Zachariah & Elanor Sale. He was born in the Gallatin in Range 27 W - Township 25 N Sec 6; Range 28W -
Valley, arriving here in 1884. Townshi[...]lbert died May 6, 1958 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the
between Thompson Falls and Murray, Idaho.[...]ethodist Church, officiating.
measured seven feet in length. A little later they killed seven Burial was in the family section of Conrad Memorial
more, one o[...]in lion hunter of Mr. Sales died May 6 in a Missoula hospital where he had
wide experience.[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday born at Salesville in the Gallatin Valley, now known as
Feb. 23, 1912 -[...]ming Day group, they struck a vein area in 1889 and he had been a rancher there until retiri[...]also own some excellent claims near the in Kalispell.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1218)[...]Bozeman, Mont. to Zachariah & Elanor Sales.
home in Kalispell; two step-children, Mrs. W allace Bergman Gordon’s father, Zachariah Sales, arrived in the Gallatin
of Kalispell and Air Force Capt. W illiam Petram, now based valley in the late 1860's and proceeded to build a sawmill.[...]first white child to be born in the Gallatin Valley.
In 1864, Zachariah Sales, father of Albert Sales cam[...]hen he was nine west of Kalispell, in 1884 and homesteaded.
years old and settled in Canada. He grew to manhood and There[...]which he and his wife went to 1902 in Kalispell and they had the following son: 1] Roy[...]Gordon.
W hen gold was discovered in the Coeur d’Alene country, Louise Clarke was born Jan. 1, 1881 in Kansas, a
he and his wife and family joined the c[...]daughter of Douglas and Susan Clarke.
westward. In the book “Pioneers of Montana,” several[...]ompsonFalls, Mt. Friday
copies of which are still in Flathead County, there is a brief Nov. 17, 190[...]weeks on river arrived here on Tuesday night in quest of his brother
the trail, the family arrive[...]Here the family who started home earlier in the week by the Thompson river
settled and planne[...]r. Sales was formerly a
was the third white woman in Bozeman. Thompson res[...]and conducted the stage between here and Murray in the early
moved his family to the Thompson River[...]worked with his father Zachariah and his brother
in the valley for many years. The family cabin still stands as Albert in building the first roads that connected Thompson[...]were to take care of the spare horses used in changing teams
horses to Plains to bring in supplies for the winter and going over t[...]e three Sales brothers and Joe Elliott, a brother-in-law, and it was during one of his wandering over the hills that he
cut the first wagon road from the Thompson River vall[...]began to work. The original claim was filed in 1886, then
Gordon and Albert were nationally - kn[...]ter a few years they dropped it and refiled again in 1897.
best lion hunters in the west and killed more than 600. This[...]ing only to be refiled by Zach and Gordon in 1955.
rifles were a necessary part of haying equi[...]urn again later.
Gordon was born August 8, 1869, in the small town of The Sande[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1219)[...]being a Miss Clark of both residing in Missoula, Missoula Co. Terr. Mont.
Bozeman, a sis[...]e 3 col 4 - marriage - Victoria Sales Thompson
up in the upper Thompson river country, were in town the Falls, Mt. - B. S. Sickler of Th[...]d a mineral Benjamin died June 15, 1949 in Camas, Mt., with burial in
patent on 76,603 acres in the upper Thompson River the Conrad[...]neer Northwest Rancher Succumbs - Benjamin Ernest
in Range 27 W - Township 25 N Sec 6; Range 28W -[...]Sickler came to the Northwest from Colorado in 1884,
retired and moved to Kalispell.[...]Louise and Gordon had a son named Roy who lived in then to Thompson Falls and the Plains[...]t.
Gordon died at the age of 97, Sept. 22, 1966 in Kalispell, He was married to Victoria Sales at Missoula in 1888. In
Mont and was buried in the Conrad Memorial Cemetery. 1914 th[...]ouise died Nov. 22, 1972 Polson, Mt., with burial in the moving to the Niarada community in 1930 where he
Conrad Cemetery, Kalispell, Mt.[...]had formerly resided at 494 Second Ave. W ., died in Polson Philips of Hollywood and Mrs. J. B. Slocum of Jackson
W ednesday. She was born Jan. 1, 1881 in Kansas, a heights, N. Y.
daughter o[...]n tentatively set for Friday
came to Belgrade and in 1901 to Kalispell. Nov. 27, 1902, afternoo[...]iver until their Home.
retirement in 1951 when they returned to Kalispell. Mrs.[...]t. Jan.1955 - Violetta Sickler
Sales was preceded in death by her husband Sept. 22, 1966, - Fune[...]h of Bozeman. Burial was in the family section of Conrad Memorial
Funeral s[...]tery, with Dean King, Gordon Rognlien, Peck Shaw,
in the Johnson Chapel with the Rev. J. Torrance Harv[...]ent will be Violetta Victoria Sales was born in Iowa Sept. 27, 1864,
in Conrad Memorial Cemetery.[...]family came to Montana by wagon train in 1865, settling in
Violda Victoria Sales[...]sville, now known as Gallatin Gateway. The family
Iowa to Zachariah Sale and Elanor Elizabeth Shanks. moved to Thompson Falls in 1877 where she spent the rest
Victoria married[...]anch near
Information from her marriage license in the Missoula Plains for several years. L[...]oula, Mt. - Benjamin F. Sickler; country in Canada where they farmed for a number of years,
white; 25 years of age born Detroit, Michigan; residing in and later returned to western Montana where[...]Montana; son operated a large sheep ranch in the Niarada district.
of Benjamin B. Sickler and[...]amas,
Victoria Sales; white; 24 years of age born Iowa; residing inin death by her husband
married March 28, 1888 Missoula, Mont. W itnesses were A. Benjamin in 1949, and one son, Ernie, who died at the age
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1220)[...]and Eagle City, Idaho. Express packages between these
She was[...]others had to rough in a road over the pass.[...]is younger son, Albert.
Victoria, born about 1864 Iowa (Benjamin F. Sickler); 5] The Half-way ho[...]meal at noon or overnight
Zach came to Montana in the late 1860's to the Gallatin accommodatio[...]his family, he built a sawmill and for a early in the morning and arrive at George Burson’s
long[...], stockman; (wife) Elnor, 36 years of age house in time for lunch. Here additional horses were hitch[...]the
W isc.; 3] Melvina, 9, W isc.; 4] Violetta, 7 Iowa; 5] smaller stage only two horses were ne[...]eight horse team
Zacharia filed on 158.39 acres in the Gallatin County May for the run.
15, 1873[...]and it will be kept, as in the past, strictly first class. The
Sept. 9, 1878 Zach filed for another 158.56 acres in stage and express for Murray leave this h[...]on - Bar Z Peak (sec. 22,
there were 14 hired men in their lumber camp. T. 26, R. 26.[...]brand of the Sales Brothers who had carved it in a tree on
- Josiah A. Elliot, 39 years of age bor[...]lost a $250 horse last Not every small town in Montana can boast of a history
week through sickn[...]is commonly
Tuesday, July 8, 1884, Zach ran an ad in the miscellaneous spoken of in the valley, was first called Slabtown, old timers[...]the considerable nearby farming property. In 1909 when the
United States Mail between B[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1221)[...]Joan Pennanen was born June 30, 1905 in Ashtabula,
The Early History - of the town is[...]nnanen and Maria.
Zachariah Sales. Sales was born in England, April 2, 1833. Duke died Nov. 197[...]hey went into the lumber business, Home in Plains.
making up their logs into rafts and floating them to St. She was born June 30, 1905 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the
Louis, Mo.[...]ecame restless and decided to move father in Ohio and completed dental hygienists’ school th[...]she met her future husband,
bound immigrant train in Iowa. Soon after the start, one of Duke Sallee. The couple lived in California until moving to
Sales’ oxen died and his wagon, containing all his worldly Montana in 1950, where Duke’s parents had homesteaded
good[...]he train could not be near Hot Springs in 1910.
delayed but went on, the captain promising to send help They made their home in Ronan until moving to
from Omaha. Thompson Falls in 1956, where Duke operated a business.
Two week[...]ain from the east, headed She was preceded in death by her husband, Duke, her
for Montana. Boze[...]She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rolf and
changed his plans and decided to go[...]Falls, grandson Duke Salle and
They Arrived - in Bozeman August 8, 1865. The next his wi[...]e he Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of
built a sawmill, said to be the first in the Gallatin, and arrangements.
started logging operations in the canyon. At one time he
operated camps at Hell[...]lee was born to Duke M. Sallee and Karen
standing in Gateway.[...]lls, Mt. April 25,
and decided to go father west. In 1884 he went to Thompson 1957 Thurs. - Fort[...]rtermaster School, Fort Lee, Va. During
his death in 1897. Two of his sons achieved quite a[...]where he was met by his parents.
were established in Salesville, a few stores, a saloon, a San[...]tial trading center. from the army in April. Rolf is the son of Mr. and Mrs Duke[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1222)[...]burial Feb. 4th in the W estmond Cemetery, W estmond,[...]about 1925. He lived in Eastern Montana moving to[...]pson Falls about 1950. He moved to the Sagle area in
Ah Sam[...]n March 1851 China. in 1965.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ws including Oscar Strand of Sagle.
United States in 1892 (8 years ago) and is an alien; that he is[...]Blaine W . Sanders
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]laine W . Sanders was born Sept. 5, 1910. Resided in
United States in 1892 (8 years ago) and is an alien; that he is[...]1976 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]hn Sanders
Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the High School The Sanders County Ledg[...]hotel and the county jail, was a visitor in Thompson the first
child: 1] son, Aug. 3, 1940.[...]n born brick structures to be erected in Thompson this year.
Aug. 3 at W right Hodgkins cl[...]rived here on Missoula and are living in Thompson Falls. Mr. Sanders is a
W ednesday to ta[...]Norman Sanders
youngest foreman in point of service for the Northern S[...]g his and Mrs. Blain Sanders has enlisted in the Navy. He left
home).[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1223)[...]. He will be assigned now to a unit researchest in Maine, Janine Sullivan.
for further infantry trai[...]land grant recipients in the St. John Valley, Louis Consigne
Sanders Cou[...]Sansfacon, who received a grant from the British in
1962 Thursday page 3 - E/4 Richard Sanders, son o[...]rned home W ednesday. Prior to his four-year in turn Van Buren was part of the Madawska settlemen[...]Many of these families had lived in Maine for over 100
Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]rt attack States and Britain until sometime in 1842 and the locals had
in Salem, Ore.[...]civil authorities. The border
Sandra was raised in Thompson Falls, and lived here a crossin[...]treet. It was as
long time before moving to Salem in 1994. much French Canadian[...]r father, W alter names were recorded in public records was somewhat
Bowden Sr., of W yomi[...]s and All the following births were in St. John Valley, or Grand
friends.[...]Isle, Maine.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Bowden. John[...]A memorial service will be held at a later date in this history) - Louis Consigne dit Sa[...]a had the following children: 1] Ronald In “Maine, a history” published by the American[...]Thompson Falls school white child born in that region.”
recd 1940.[...]ied to Anastasie Doucett); 2] Remi ca 1849 served in
24, 1969 page 2 col 3 - Mrs. Bob W illmoe of Burney, Cal, the Civil war and died in New York; 3] Nancy ca 1850; 4]
the former Vera Sa[...]1861;
went to high school with Art Turk. W e were in the 7] Flourant (son) Oct. 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1224)[...]1867 Maine to Anastasie Doucett church in Missoula on Tuesday. The happy couple are
born Ap[...]r was born Oct. 1884 Grant Isle, Aroostook
(lived in Missoula, Mt.); 5] Jean (John) June 4, 1876; 6][...]herine Oct. 1881 (1901 married Florent In the 1900 federal census Arrostock county, Maine J[...]t. 1884; 3]
John Sanfacon was born June 4, 1876 in Grant Isle, Catherine Oct. 1885; 4] De[...]estasie/Anestasce Doucett. His siblings are named in the Mr. and Mrs. Sanfacon will occupy the[...]Baker and family.
(John’s parents where named in The Sanders County The Sanders Cou[...]facon’s parents are Rosimon Sanfacon, they live in (W illard)
Maine. Another mentioning ha[...]called to Butte on
John was enumerated as Jean in the 1900 federal census, Tuesday, he receiv[...]merated (the same the depot sent a message in reply to the effect that he would
year) in Cedar Township, Missoula Co., Mt., with his[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
that they arrived in Montana together. May 22, 1908 - John Sanfacon back in Thompson.
Interesting to note that John’s anc[...]The 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him in their
from the time he came to the Thompson Falls[...]Information from their marriage license # A1013 in the goes out to the family. Burial was in the W ildrose cemetery.
Missoula County Courthous[...]day previously, was brought to Plains for burial in
- married to Julie Cormier of Grant Isle, Maine;[...]sonFalls, Mt. Friday congratulations are in order.
Feb. 15, 1907 - Miss Julia Cormier[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1225)[...]pend the fall and winter. temporary structure, in another location, in which to conduct
Dr. and Mrs. F. K. Lewers will o[...]ll
1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him in their basement. The first floor will be[...]property on the west side, will have an interest in the west
Sanfacon and family arrived home Tuesday[...]d, Dick brother Paul was dangerously ill in the hospital with typhoid
Oulette, and three chil[...]ning, and after a visit at this place will engage in brother is now out of danger and getting a[...]Sept. 29, 1917 - front page col 1 - Cave-in Causes Death of
Colberg, who has conducted a lodg[...]Boy - Four - year old son of John Sanfacon Buried in piles
Heron for several years, sold his entire bu[...]wo sand on the upper side of the railway in front of his home.
places in the large building purchased from Mr. Colberg.[...]s.
1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him in their Dwight Near, who was playing with[...]The lifeless body of the one boy and the other in an
Feb. 7, 1913 - page 3 - Born to Mrs. and Mr. J[...]had no chance to escape as they were still in the attitude of
shadow, but he is going to stay j[...]s’ visit. Frank Doucette, another uncle, who is in were on top of him, and it is probable tha[...]drawn for a two-story recalled the place in front of the Sanfacon home as being a
brick build[...]once that it had caved. Shovels were secured and in a few
Three different firms of architect[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1226)[...]ident was a favorite spot for the born in Missouri, mother born in Tenn.; children: 1] Frank 7
children of the neighborhood to play in. Considerable sand years Texas; 2] Otis 6[...]ed his face with of the best mat artists in the country. Guy Sansom of this
his arms in such a way as to give him a little air, although[...]t Anaconda and
seemed to those who found him that in a short time he would recently defeated the best man in the country.
also have been smothered.[...]uy Sansom recently issued the following challenge in the
The sad accident has cast a shadow over the[...]athy and condolence for meet Tom Sontag in a handicap wrestling match for a side
the bereave[...]d him twice and will agree to throw him two times in
of the parents and friends of the boy who escaped[...]Edwin Joseph Sanfacon was born February 2, 1913, in And Tom Sontag has this to say in a recent issue of the
Thompson Falls and has live[...]twice in an hour. Sontag says he will be open for a match[...]ediately.
officiating, and interment will be made in the Thompson “Sontag also says that he will meet any welterweight in the
Falls cemetery. country in a contest with a side bet. W alter Miller
The S[...]barlock and half-Nelson” will get together soon in our
informing him of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Paul city.
Sanfacon, who for some time has been under treatment in Sanders County Ledger Friday July 9,[...]eight wrestler of the world, will meet Guy
raised in Frenchtown and for the past ten years has made her Sansom of this city, and agrees to throw him twice within
home in Bonner where Mr. Sanfacon is engaged in business. one hour, the winner to take a[...]W alter Miller cannot put Guy down twice in an hour - if he
following: John Sanfacon of Thomp[...]ld)
years of age born Tenn, his parents were born in South The Sanders County Led[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1227)[...]1227

county wrestler, was in town this week, visiting his many a ranch th[...]n working for the past two months Falls, Mt. In 1957 they returned to Livingston where they
on th[...]partments.
for his profession. He will meet Burns in Plains, Saturday Sauble, George 1945 Grand[...]er him on to victory. (He won this match as noted in Oct. Hazel Sauble died Oct. 22, 1993 Thompson[...]orn about 1883
Game - Guy Sansom of Plains is now in Butte looking over Bradford, Kane Co., Pa t[...]He married Florence Bailey Sept 6, 1908 in Thompson,
following story of the Sanders county b[...]Information from their marriage license # 48 in the
Mt., 21 years old and with a vaulting ambitio[...]ne Co., Pa., to Jackson Saunders and
were both to in the class above him, the heavy weight class. Fr[...]to Mexico about three weeks ago. and in the presence of the family of the justice and the[...]Jan. 28, 1916 - page 4 - W ins W restling Match - In the Bailey of Thompson were united in marriage at six o’clock
wrestling preliminary to the Taylor-Cutler match held in Sunday evening. The bride’s little sister[...]wn to Hurlburt attended the bride.
people in Thompson Falls and vicinity, secured a fall from[...]eighted twenty pounds more than bride in the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bailey of
young Sansom, in eight minutes wrestling time with a half W oodlin and has grown to young womanhood in the
nelson and an arm lock.[...]. Friday
George was enumerated with his parents in the 1900 Dec. 6, 1912 - front page col 4 - James Darwin, A. D.
federal census in Lima twsp, Adam Co., Ill. Saunders and Alden Bailey have become associated in the
In the 1920 federal census the Sauble family was res[...]ill business to be known as the Cotton Top Lumber
in Mendon, Adam co., Ill.[...]1, 1895. seen in operation just across the river at any time durin[...]1964 page 4 col 4 - George W . Sauble, now living in The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory li[...]dding anniversary. They engineer.
were married in Carthage, Ill., April 20, 1914 and came to[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Montana in 1930, where they moved to Livingston, livi[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1228)[...]Ladies’ silk and mother and sister to that city, where they expect to make
Lace W aists - Thompso[...]den is Carrie M. was born about 1870.
again in bad shape with enlarged glands of the neck and wi[...]the age of 86 years. Burial was Nov. 10th in the City
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]A. W . Saunders in Missoula for a farm on the Flathead.
The 1913 Th[...]home having sold out his interests in Butte where he was
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]Pruden. resumed his old position in the assay office of Lewis &
Anna had the follow[...]aying a month’s visit at the home of his mother-in-law, years had been in the employ of Lewis & W alker of Butte.
Mrs. May[...]ppings are
will make her future home with her son-in-law, E. D. six inches wide and the indi[...]as W illiam Saville
city marshal. It is reported that they may dispose of[...]Jollidon. born in Delaware and his mother in Penn.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday W illiam built some buildings in 1884 for his dray business
Aug. 15, 1913 - page 3 - J. H. Pruden left the first of the in block 21.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1229)[...]1229

A Mrs Saville is mentioned in 1894. 1911 - Theodore[...]at had been put out for coyotes of six lots in block 21, on the north side of Railroad avenue.
in the woods last W ednesday. The dogs now quietly sleep in In his W ill, W illiam Saville, states that he is 70[...]) that he left everything to his nephew Emery J
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]The W ill page 13 of W ill Book 1, was notarized in
Mt., (June 2) he notes that he 68 years of age an[...]as
W illiam (Dad) Saville went to Butte on Monday in response torn down from were it has stood[...]ore Bedard. W illiam Lutton removed
of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Saville, wife of his brother,[...]says, “I was here when this house was built in the spring of
expected when he went away to remain in Butte until after 1884, during the Coeur[...]population walking the
Sarah Saville, well known in Butte, Montana died last streets of Thompson Falls. I well remember the day Isner
evening in Lewistown at the home of her husband, J. H.[...]le. Mrs. Saville was 57 years of age. She resided in sheriff’s hammer, and how he invited everybody in sight to
Butte 27 years, but removed to Lewistown six years ago join him in a drink when on opening the first barrel he
with[...]Emery, a well- beaten to it.
known butcher in Butte, residing at 410 South Montana Stella Hermann in her memories of Thompson Falls
street. The body will arrive in Butte over the Milwaukee this around 1884 written in 1945 she noted - There used to be a
evening and w[...]day afternoon. Dad Seville used to work in the stable.
W illiam Saville died Sept.20, 1910[...]was Ben Savinac
born in Indiana and that he had resided here for 20 years[...]e death of (abstracted from this article) - In the Spring of 1885, the
W illiam Saville, one of[...]eighty years old and had lived practically alone in four-horse load. In 1885, the Midway house was built and
Thompson for[...]ed and cared for by 1886.
his many friends in this city. Relatives in Butte came to Ben had been married acco[...]son for the purpose of taking Mr. Saville to that city, no children.
but he stubbornly refused to g[...]Alene Sawhill
to spend his last days in the town and among the people The San[...]er at the forest office, left Friday for her home in
W m. Saville, was a business visitor in the city from Butte Missoula, and expects to[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1230)[...]town there
Interest - Alene Sawhill, stenographer in the county clerk seems little doubt but that Joe will do well in his new
and recorder’s office, went to her home in Missoula Tuesday location.
to fight an atta[...]Joseph died Aug. 1939 Miles City, Mont., with burial in[...]Joe died Aug. 1938, Miles City, Mont., with burial in
Ed Sawyer was born in Iowa. Superior, W isc.
Ed. Sawyer, was a colorful old logger who cooked in the The Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mt[...]bute Is Paid to The Memory Joseph Scanlon - Miles city,
given the nick name of “Crooked Christ .” Mt. Aug. 10 - Montana bowed in respect today as plans went
Ed Sawyer died Feb. 1935 with burial in the Plains forward for the funeral o[...]publisher of the Miles city Daily Star and for many years a
Sanders County[...]t Services will be held Friday morning in the Sacred Heart
many years. For the past few yea[...]n taken care of high mass. The body lies in state at the Scanlon home.
partly by Red Sheridan[...]inn, L. F. Grill, W . P.
Edward Sawyer was born in Iowa. He left no known Lakin, F. E. Bur[...]tives. The body was removed to Plains and entered in the The body will be taken to Superior, W[...]where committal services will be held.
conducted in the chapel at 10:00 o’clock on Tuesday for[...]ctions of the state
friends and old acquaintances in attendance before burial. today. Many were persons who had known “Joe” Scanlon in[...]lists him as a Dan W helstone of Cut Bank newspaper publisher and
carpenter.[...]from Montana, asserted the Miles City man had the same
Carmela Sc[...]orn about 1890 Pittsburgh, given in generous portion by his own party association. He[...]n
Information from their marriage license # 277 in the for a “fight for clean governmen[...]y, but by all Montana citizens who are interested in a
Margaret McKenzie - he had been previously marr[...]Press Association, a position Scanlon held in 1911 and again
Nicholus Scanga and Louise Paterarc - she had been in 1918, declared the Miles Cit publisher was “alw[...]as born about 1875. officials were in Miles City Friday to attend funeral rites of
Joe married a[...]Joseph D. Scanlan, publisher of the Miles City Star, who
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]time connected with the Prominent in Montana newspaper work, Scanlan came to
Ledger, b[...]ently has been connected with Montana in 1905 to work for the Anaconda Standard. He
Thomas[...]t influential members of the Republican
the Miles City Independent, a weekly publication. Joe’s party in Montana, having served on the state committee from
many friends in this section will join the Ledger in wishing 1909 until he resigned a few weeks ago.
him every success in his new venture and knowing Joe’s
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1231)[...]John Scanlon city and Miss Emma A Hartman of Minneapolis, Minnesota[...]were married on W ednesday, the 5th inst., in Spokane and
Thompson Falls, Mt. Duane and John Scanlon recently came to this city last Friday to make their home. Mr.
captured four[...]iny creek. Schairer is an engineer in the employ of the power company[...]happy couple have gone to house keeping in the Coleman
Robert Scarlett[...]residence on Capital hill. The Ledger joins in extending
1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory li[...]marriage of Joseph Flower and Margaret Smith in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thu[...]s.
Conrad Preston of Thompson Falls, has enlisted in the U.S. March 24, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes[...]y Schairer leave today to make their home in Spokane.
Chief Cornelius R. Bartholomew.[...]Schairer, formerly of this place, now living in Spokane,
Diego, Calif (FHTNC) John R. Schadt, son[...]Peter resided in Spokane, W ashington according to the[...]gan April Missoula has established himself in business here and rented
11, 1912 - On Good Job -[...]alls, Mt. Friday
grading job. They expect to stay in the vicinity of Priest March 5, 1915 - page 3 -[...]conducting a jewelry repair bench in the E. D. Peek & Co.,
1915 Thompson Falls Polk[...]John Schanders, father of Peter Schanders of this city, who
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday died in Missoula last Saturday, after a long illne[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1232)[...]ade and came to American 26 years ago and located in Mt.
Missoula, where he has made his home si[...]Information from their marriage license #1304 in the
married 52 years ago to Miss Anna Hermes. Eig[...]Schendel of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26
Monday in the church of St. Xavier and were attended by[...]s and Ethel Knuland/Kneeland; she had not
resided in Thompson Falls. His rank was Radio Technician[...]married June 2, 1939 Plains, Mt.
while he served in the service and his area served was the by E[...]rr vs W illiam C. Scherr
W illiam Scharf served in the Army where he attained the divorce was g[...]eth E., Sept. 15, 1946 Thompson Falls, Mt.
Monday in Justice Court, Clyde Schefler before Justice Red[...]nd Helen.
children and no work. (The jury brought in a verdict of Kenneth died at the age of[...]born Aug. 2, 1913 Chicago, Ill., received in an automobile accident.
to Michael Scheid and Mae[...]He was born on Sept. 15, 1946, in Thompson Falls to
Raymond B. Scheid died March[...]Julian and Helen Scheytt.
March 26, 1983 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]John Schiller died Jan 1917 and was buried in the
George W . Schellman was born about 1882 Pa[...]and is making preparations to reside permanently in our city. Idaho. (W alter died March 14, 1979 Plains, Mt[...]aite Extension company is March 19, 1979 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
located[...]on Falls, Mt.); 2] W endy
Montana with its claims in Montana. (First part of a longer (Stei[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1233)[...]na 1233

ashes in the W hitepine Cemetery, Trout Creek, Mt.[...]a long illness Feb. 25, 2008. Monday in Butte at the W ayrynen-Richards Funeral Home
The oldest of five children, he was born in Medford, for Martha Schlechter, 86. She died Friday in a Butte
W isc., to George Schimmel and Loraine Fi[...]The Rev. Bruce Fischer officiated with interment in
1938.[...]ah Cemetery.
He moved to Sanders County Montana in 1960, at the age She was born June 9, 1887 in South Dakota. She was
of 20. He met his best friend and the mother of his children, educated in North Dakota and married George E. Schlechter
Dorothy, before joining the Army in 1964. there in 1905. They moved to W hitetail in Daniels County,
After a two year tour in Italy, W alt returned with an Montana in 1910 and to Butte in 1953.
honorable discharge and married Dorothy Gib[...]She and Mr. Schlechter divided their time inin
Alfred, Irvin, Frankie and Sharron. Their union also brought Thompson Falls in 1962. Survivors include two daughters,
one son an[...]bach, Butte: a
W alter was a well- known logger in the area and owned brother, Adolph Doeri[...], Idaho, last Monday. He died of typhoid
anything in return.[...]riends and ex-wife, Dorothy Schimmel of man in the section was better liked or more highly respe[...]than he. He was bright, courteous and gentlemanly in every
Thompson Falls, Cindy Schimmel; Teresa Schi[...]made her W ill July 18, 1933
W alt was preceded in death by his parens; a son that died Youngstown, Ohio. Recorded in W ill Book 1 page 280. She
in childhood; a sister and brother- in- law, Roger and Betty left her estate to Ida[...]J Vas Binder, if she remains unmarried.
brother -in - law, Eddy Schopp; as well as numerous other[...]2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at W hitepine Cemetery in critically ill in the past month, but has now recovered.
Trout Cree[...]die died Oct 24, 1940 and was buried Oct 26, 1940 in
George married Martha Doering in 1905 and they had the the W ildrose ceme[...]e died Jan. 24, 1962 and was buried Jan. 29, 1962 in home in Thompson Falls from a sudden attack of heart
the Thompson Falls City cemetery, quarter #3, lot 6, block failure[...]She came to Thompson Falls in 1923 and took up
Martha died Jan. 1974 Butte, Mont., with burial in Mount residence at the home of her[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1234)[...]tana

During the past nine years her daughter-in-law resided Earne[...]arnest Schmitz was born Nov. 1872 Germany.
ailing in health. In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...], two step- grandchildren, United States in 1886 (13 years ago) and is naturalized; he is
W .[...]Falls and Mrs. Irving G. Moore a laborer in the local saw mill.
of Chicago.
Funeral rites w[...]eonard & #1 ( ) Schmitz
October 27, at 10:30 a.m. In the absence of the local[...]Leonard Schmitz was born May 25, 1831 in Luxemburg,
Mrs. W alter Thompson and Mrs. Roy Han[...]h gold excitement. At
Mrs. Gladys Brown, reader in the Christian Science one time he own[...]. Gregson presided at the grave where burial city of Minneapolis, Minn., but the mining fever took hold
took place in the W ild Rose cemetery. Mrs. Zella Parkhurst[...]homestead, where he died. Came to Sanders County in 1888
John Schlosser In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]d to he immigrated to the United States in 1857 (43 years ago)
Antwerp, Belgium and sailed f[...]en; that he is a farmer owing his
Liner, arriving in Philadelphia, Penn., Nov. 1, 1904. far[...]was married twice, but had no children by either
in Thompson Falls, Sanders County Courthouse, (Vol I[...]Sept. 15, 1915. At that time he stated he resided in His second marriage was to Emma F. (Fisher) F[...]e Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
was 30 years of age; a laborer; light complexion; 5'7" in County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Leonard[...]residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt. son of Nichols[...]residing in Thompson, Montana daughter of Thomas Fisher[...]to Thomas Fisher and Annie. Her parents were born in Ohio.
in the spring and remain permanently.[...]dren: 1] George; 2] Frank; 3] (Clarence
stationed in the Aleutians, arrived last week on furlough to[...]ont. (Garvin Carlisle
special training assignment in California. W illiams) - (m[...]is presumed by his Leonard Schmitz living in Thompson Falls.
most intimate friends that[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1235)[...]1235

Schmitz residing in Thompson Falls. years,[...]was born at Milwaukee, W is., 59 years ago
timers in the W oodlin district, transacted business in and her early life was spent in that state. At the age of 19 she
Thompson Saturday. Owing to the unusually dry season Mr. was united in marriage to frank Fox and soon after the
Schmitz says he is compelled to cut his oat crop for hay. couple came west and s[...]e to Thompson Falls and this has
Schmitz residing in Thompson Falls. been h[...]ny years ago and no trace of him
Schmitz residing in Thompson Falls. was ever found. The widow was married later to Leonard
In the notes of Isabelle (Mathers) Anderson Oct. 29,[...]ars ago and was laid to rest
about early settlers in Thompson Falls, she noted that in the Thompson Falls cemetery. During her residence in
Leonard was from Germany and had a beautiful and[...]W oodlin Flat, but part of the time made her home in
that his ranch was out by the “y”.[...]all of whom survive
and was buried March 29, 1915 in the W ildrose cemetery, her. They are Mrs.[...]and Frank Fox, all of whom
Leonard’s obituary in the Sanders County Ledger, Friday are well k[...]ue of Plains, officiating, and interment was made in
time and most highly respected residents of Sande[...]st 27 years. settlers in this neighborhood and had endeared herself to her
Mr. Schmitz was born in Luxemburg, Germany, but came circle of fri[...]Schmitz
time he owned a homestead where the great city of Nicholas Schmitz was born July[...]Susan came to the United States from Luxembourg in 1890,
He was married twice, but had no children[...]ickolas Schmitz are the only near relatives known in this returned from a trip to Horse Plains.
pa[...]Flathead reservation, Nick decided to
died happy in his faith. The funeral services were held[...]the Information from their marriage license in the Sanders
aged wife and relatives in their great sorrow. May He who County Courth[...]mborg,
Leonard’s will dated Nov. 5, 1913 held in the Sanders W iltz., Germany to Nicholas S[...]Thompson Falls and vicinity for the past 25 in Plains, Mt., by Rev. C. L. Cone.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1236)[...]Stella was the first teacher at the first school in Camas Hot was a very pleasant event here on the[...]Tower, of Missoula, performed the ceremony in a very
Nick homesteaded in 1910 on some land in W ilkes Gulch, impressive manner. Both pa[...]er the ceremony, there was public congratulations in the
were going through hard times and moving out.[...]e Frank Clark
following: Nicholas Schmiz residing in Hot Springs, Mt.; 43
years old; born July 1, 1875[...]tella died Jan. 2, 1937 Missoula, Mt. with burial in the Clarks Fork, Idaho.
Conrad Cemetery, Ka[...]Oct. 27, 1896 Chinook,
of her death last Saturday in a Missoula hospital. Funeral Montana to Pa[...]la.
services were held Tuesday and interment made in Conrad Agnes Shroeder was mentioned in the early 1900's. She
cemetery at Kalispell. Mrs. Schmitz had resided in Camas was the daughter of Paul and Sue S[...]thy of May 26, 1916 - page 2 col 1 - Change inin the Conrad during the night. Miss Mina[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in an accident in a dynamite-nitroglycerin storage shed at the M[...]will regret to see him leave.
Lester was raised in the Sandpoint, Idaho area with his John[...]Doris Juanita May 20, He was listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory
1921.[...]om Cheney,
(A long article on the Schmoyer family in “The History of W ash., and will spend[...]Ray R. Ames and J. Schroeder, who in the early winter
The W eekly Missoulian, Missou[...]respondence - Thompson Falls - succeeded in placing the apparatus in commission. They
The marriage of Mr. Frank Clark and Miss Mary Schoepp have been delayed in the completion of the plans for several
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1237)[...]e company
and friends at his former home. Johnny, in spite of the has accepted a position wi[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
John died in Spokane, W ash.[...]- John Schroder - John Francis friends in town Sunday.
Schroder, former Sanders County resident, died Oct. 16 at <Mike’ enlisted in the Navy where he became a Radio
the Spokane VA Hospital. Interment was in the Holy Cross operator. He was listed in a newspaper article of 1919 that
Cemetery Oct. 19 in Spokane. cit[...]on. (Died ca 2003). Mike adopted him.
He served in the Navy during W W I.[...]urvivors include his wife, Freda Mae, of the home in Sanders County Ledger Thursday Thomps[...]roeder, 84, at Coeur d’Alene, March 14. He died in
Francisco; two brothers, Michael E., Riggins, Id. and Leo Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, five days after a heart
V., Bellevue, W[...]y the “old times” when he
Names Normal school in Seattle and was well read in history lived with his parents at Be[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1238)[...]ary’s Missoula on Tuesday. She is now in the employ of Mrs.
Cemetery, (baby plot, Southeas[...]laude died June 29, 1935 with burial July 1, 1935 in the
and daughter, Marie went to Missoula to register for the City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
drawing of the lands on t[...]s County Independent Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt.
In 1910 they were living in Belknap, Mt. W ed. July 3[...]er Florin. The Shroder family lived
On arriving in Thompson Falls they found a home near the[...]er of years ago.
station for the family to reside in Pauline died in Spokane, W ashington with burial July 7,
1913 T[...]Polk directory lists him as section 1977 in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Spokane, W ashington.
fo[...]igns - After Al came to the United States in 1892 and was naturalized
holding the position of section foreman for the Northern in 1899.
Pacific railroad and working out of and mak[...]n the fact that they might Schroller came in from Philippsburg Saturday accompanied
come back[...]by the children. They will make their home in Plains.
regret to learn the news.[...]The 1909 Plains Polk directory lists him in partnership
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]hurs. with Charles E. Moore, as bakers in Confectionary.
July 21, 1916 - front page[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1239)[...]de a deal Mrs. Schroyer has relatives living in distant parts of the
by which he becomes the partner of Harry Kemp in the country.
restaurant business. Mr.[...]Mont. W ed. Aug. 30, 1939 - Interesting History - In last
Al Schroller, arrived in Thompson Falls Monday from his weeks issue of the Ledger a brief mention of the death of
home in Elgin, Illinois, and will remain in this city. Mr. Mrs. Hannah Shroyer was made. However,[...]esting history behind her life career.
employment in this city at his chosen vocation, will assist Mrs. Hannah Shroyer was one of the first white women in
Mr. Schroller at the Legal Tender cafe.[...]the state of Montana. She came here as a girl in 1859. Later
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]saw a white woman.
who will conduct the business in the future. Mr. Schroller Her husband in partnership with J. R. Clark and Marcus
will put in some time in developing a copper mining Daly was[...]ich since that time fabulous wealth has
the Camas Prairie postoffice. He says he has a good lead of fl[...]wars are now history. Her husband died in 1895.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]ut is now mansion at Hamilton.
engaged in developing his mining property on the Flathead
re[...]Ben Schrum
witnesses in the case of the State vs W . F. Prill.[...]and Hannah. his home Thursday.
In Hannah’s obituary she noted that her son, Al, w[...]ls, Mont. Schulder and family were in this city yesterday.
Sanders County Independent Le[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1240)[...]County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Friday
was born in German and his mother in Tennessee. Sept. 6, 1907 - Miss Kate E. Smith who has been the guest
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]20 years old and single; to resume her duties in the school there.
that he was a student and rente[...]rn April 3, 1858 he was injured in the back by being thrown violently across
Fayette[...]W is; for many years a journalist; came to Plains in Schultz Injured - A Very distressing accident[...]County Attorney Schultz last Saturday afternoon. In
highly educated and eminently read in the law; a safe someway he fell striki[...]alls, Mt. Friday for by his friends in the court house. He was taken home and
March 9, 1[...]eral shocks of this
He has decided to have a home in Thompson and with that kind and they may result in paralysis. The most severe was
end in view has secured three lots in a very desirable when he was jammed up in a caboose a few years ago. He
residence location[...]will be delivered this week. W hen the home in W isconsin. Mr. Schultz’s father was 94 years o[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
has made quite a change in the appearance of the property. Sept. 9, 19[...]eave of the county for the time
brightest lawyers in W estern Montana. Is an eloquent talker being.
and enjoys a large personal acquaintance not only in Sanders The 1911 Thompson Falls Polk direct[...]rs at all rallies throughout the county. (He lost in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]. Friday W ednesday for her former home in Minneapolis for a short
Feb. 15, 1907 - At[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1241)[...]auley, teacher of attended a Red Cross meeting in the afternoon, and when her
the 7th and 8th grades in the high school here has resigned grandson fa[...]Mt. Friday Episcopal church at Missoula, in charge. The beautiful
July 9, 1915 - page 3 - Dur[...]he offerings bore testimony to the esteem in which she was held
ground and leaving him weak and ill for 24 hours. in the community. Interment was made in the local cemetery
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]rs. The court
position at the birth of the county in 1906. Served in that session and the public schools were dism[...]capacity for ten months, was defeated by 8 votes in the fall services.
election in 1906 by John Meany of Plains, who failed to[...]vacancy, serving until the next general election in 1908 had she lived another month. Her father w[...]laisdell by a good majority, running independent. In the during the Civil war and met his death in the service. The
election of 1910 he was defeated[...]lgin, Ill., where they resided for some
and again in 1912 by Gerald Young and in 1914 by W ade R. time before going to Chipp[...]She was united in marriage with H. C. Schultz at the latter
Mr. Schultz practiced law in W isconsin for many years, place September 26th, 1886. They lived in W isconsin until
making the criminal law a specialty, and in his native state, 1904 when they moved to Plains and when Sanders county
as well as in that of his adoption, Montana, he is recognized was formed in 1906 they came to Thompson Falls, as Mr.
by bench[...]rs Mr. Schultz has been practicing his profession in been their home.
Montana and has prosecuted or defended in some of the Mrs. Schultz was not only a well educated, talented and
most noted criminal cases in this section. capable woman,[...]nds of all who knew her. She took a deep interest in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]eived word this morning of the death of a brother-in-law, prime mover in the organization of Trinity Guild and acted
Andrew Tannler, who passed away back in his old home in as its president during the financing and[...]parish house. She also had unusual ability in the realm of art
Mrs. H. C. died Feb. 1918 buri[...]husband, one daughter, Mrs. Burt Sinclair,
place in the road and died before friends, who were[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1242)[...]3. Informant: Harold Schumacher residing in Thompson
grandparents, and two sisters, Mrs. Geo.[...]of the pure, unselfish life will surely be In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]s that he immigrated to the United States in 1872 (27 years
of their married life, and who had[...]ore; he
understanding and companionship with her in their home life owns his home free and clear[...]ity is extended to him and to the other relatives in F. J. Schuster
their be[...]chultz Betty enlisted in Aug. 5, 1943 Fort De Moines, Ia. into
Lee W . S[...]ing 3rd Grade. During the war she served in Africa, Rome-Arno,
child: 1] son, ca 1904.[...], 1909 - Mrs Nellie W AAC, arrived early in September at a North African city,,
Schultz a dau of Dad Sturman.[...]was buried Oct See W alt Laukman.
24, 1911 in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt..
The Sanders C[...]turman, her Heron, Mont., arriving there in 1886. Freda later moved to
parents, old time resi[...]nry & Ella (Cady) Schwitzer
was born 27 years ago in the then territory of North Dakota Henry S[...]burg, Cook
and with her parents moved to Missoula in 1890. Co., Illinois to W illiam[...]Information from their marriage licenses in the Missoula[...]had the following child: 1] residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; daughter of Hiram Cady
Jermo[...]ite; 38
the age of 11 days, burial April 15, 1976 in the W hitepine years of age born Shaumburg,[...]. Original Cemetery, blk # 5 lot # residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; son of W illiam Schwitzer
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1243)[...]: Mrs. Sophia M. Grant and W . E. arrived in the city yesterday and will visit her old time
Lindenborn, both residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. friends here f[...]the Pioneer list of 1935 - Henry and Ella arrived in Jack Scoles
Thompson Falls in 1889. They bought a ranch on block 49 T[...]on, wife of Andy Anderson guardian.
wrote in her notes of early Thompson Falls, that Ella Cady[...]has been hired to assist Prof Nippert as teacher in April 24, 1935 - The following men who were pre[...]enrolled in the CC through the Forest Supervisor at
The W[...]ellent gunsmith and has the Army. He served in the 88th Quarter Master Co. with the
invented an open sight, which promises, in the near future, rank of Private First Class. He was sent to served in the N.
to take precedence to the now popular Lyma[...]1945 Camp McCoy, W isc.
purchased two lots in Thompson for which he paid $200.
The Sanders C[...]for a long time was identified with Scott born in Canada and who died 1897 and Margaret Jane
its bu[...]iting her mother, Mrs. Frank Atkins, and her many
in the town and retains a considerable amount of pro[...]he has just completed a nurse’s training course in Sibley
Sept. 23, 1910 - page 5 - J. W . Miller la[...]ow a full fledged nurse.
Henry Schwitzer property in Thompson, being lots 9 and 10,
block 3, for a con[...]Irene Scott
Schwitzer were visitors in the city last week and made the Irene Scott was bor[...]on Falls Polk directory lists her as a
now reside in Spokane.[...]ne Scott will leave Sunday
Saturday from her home in Spokane and spent the week for Dillon[...]iss Irene Scott has accepted the position of
home in Spokane, Monday, after a week’s visit wi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1244)[...](Listed in 1920 census)[...]was born 1918.
will be sold at sheriff’s sale, in this city, on April 18, to Joe married Beth W . and[...]fic Railroad on right of way. Since the above was in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]Scott has been employed for the past 26 years in the
Minnie was born ca 1871 Iowa. Her parents were from hardware dep[...]3] daughter (J. Cavan). junior in the MSU architectural school. A daughter of the[...]article) The management of Force pilot in Iceland.
the W ard hotel passed from R. R. Hoyt t[...]seph Gardner Scott died Oct. 11, 1986 with burial in the
Rhoades and Scott have purchased the furnitur[...]y) Scott
the Donlan block, consisting of 52 rooms in all. Lionell C. Scott was bo[...]Evansville,
John Scott will be actively engaged in charge of the hotel. Indiana to W illiam Sc[...]nell and Edith Stapley were married Oct. 11, 1938 in
having real estate and loan business in that city that will Thompson Falls, Mt. and they ha[...]nts, Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, at killed in the fire/smoke.
the W ard hotel, left Tuesday wit[...]Home - Six tiny caskets were placed in a single grave at the
proprietor of the W ard Hotel, rooming in same hotel - 1917 City cemetery Tuesday afternoon - the final resting pl[...]service of his been 13 Tuesday-- was held in the Community
country and took this occasi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1245)[...]God, the grade and ran over him. Burial was in Thompson Falls.
officiating. Funeral arrangements[...]Thomas W . Scott joined the American Legion in
caskets - four of which were two feet in length, another three Thompson Falls in 1956 remaining a member until 1959.
feet and the[...]victims were His card noted that he resided in Thompson Falls and was an
students in the Thompson Falls elementary school.[...]ountant.
The six died, apparently as they slept in the two upstairs About 1958, Tom had a Collec[...]n Falls Polk directory lists him - 1915
treatment in the Sanders County General hospital at Hot[...]he age of 2 years); 2]
two children were sleeping in a small house 200 feet away Laura; 3] Bill[...]es mother, Mary,
while Clifford and Kenneth slept in the milk house, also came to the area fro[...]ks through
nearby. W alter was spending the night in Plains with friends either Eastport or Northpo[...]Charles was raised and went to school in Chattaroy,
(cemetery book of Maurice Helterline does not mention W ashington where in high school he learned to play the
Barbara, but d[...]time of the accident, it was he who In 1914-1915 he attended W ashington State College
p[...]at their death Then W orld W ar I began, so in 1916 he entered the
was a major factor in his resigning as sheriff. He was been servic[...]he county from crime, not was later discharged in 1918 never having to go over seas to
to buried in[...]fight.
Edith died in 1970.[...]ll Scott died Aug. 1980 Missoula, Mt. with burial in (buying) working on the farm, clearing 40 ac[...]. Aug. 1980 - Farming wasn’t bringing in enough income, so Charles
Lionel C. Scott - Troy - Lionel C. Scott, 68, Thompson looked for work in the woods. There he found only a few
Falls, died W ednesday at St. Patrick Hospital inin Thompson log drives down the Little S[...]e did for three
Falls. The couple lived there and in the Bull Lake area near years.
Troy.[...]ay, Charles bought 40 acres of
He was a laborer in the logging industry. farm land in Harvard, Idaho., where he raised Black Angus -
His wife died in 1970. He was also preceded in death by sold ranch in the 1930's, still finding that he needed to work[...]in the woods and eventually worked in Potlatch Corporation
Survivors include one daughter Ardith Underwood, Libby; in Potlatch as a saw filer.
five sons, Clifford of Troy, W alter, Jesse and Buddy, all of In June of 1923 he met Bill Dawes, the Forest servic[...]s took a short
officiating. The Vial Funeral Home in Libby was in charge course in Forestry and passed the Ranger exam. His first
of[...]following
Ronald died May 19, 1946 at his home in town while children: 1] W illiam; 2] Sidney.
playing near a truck in the drive way. It began to move down[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1246)[...]led the
erect a working place and another to live in. There were 8 to entire string down the lengt[...]er, who had the knowledge and showed In 1946 Charles was placed in charge of the Red Ives
Charles the art of buildin[...]daho to a home on 20th St.; with Charles residing in the
born there. The family remained there for 2 y[...]les was sent to the Avery retirement in 1952.
district, Round Top Ranger Station in 1926. It was a new After his retiremen[...]h of his leaders of the northwestern state. In the 1980's Charles
son John Perry. The family remained there until 1932. became interested in fly tying and after mastering the art, he
The[...]youth leaders of
rotated after a brief spell, so in 1932 Charles was sent to that organization.[...]ins at Blue
(Charles Scribner was forest ranger in Trout Creek in April Lake Resort near Harrison and also in the demonstrated of
of 1939, according to ranger[...]family was During the 1974 W orld Expo in Spokane he demonstrated
impressed with the size o[...]machine garage and several with burial in the W oodlawn Cemetery, St. Maries, Idaho.
houses[...]ner, onetime SM mayor, retired FS
wife was living in one of the residential homes. em[...]Charles H. Scribner joined the American Legion in Maries Odd Fellows Lodge officiating. Private interment
Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1944 and was a member until 1946. follow[...]s were Bert
His Legion card noted that he resided in Thompson Falls Russell, Clyde Miller, L[...]from high school with the class of 1912.
interest in rifles, their use, performance etc. He joined the He worked in area sawmills prior to attending W ashington
Nati[...]he studied veterinary medicine. He was
published in Outdoor Life on ballistic, bullet performance[...]that he never 20th Engineer Corps involved in cutting timbers that would
submitted for publicat[...]e used for building bridges. He served 1 ½ years in France.
The family moved to Thompson Falls in 1943 where the Following his discharge[...]oration as a saw filer.
- 1946 Charles was placed in charge of Timber Sales, or He studied forestry at the University of Idaho in 1923.
Timber Sales manager, with an location of S[...]e ranger’s examination, and he
family remaining in Thompson Falls. went to work for the U.S. Forest Service, working in the St.
One of the feats that Charles is remem[...]He and Mabel Gamsby were married August 11, 1924 in
mules??(horses); on the return home loaded with elk meat Spokane, and they lived in Avery for the next six years. He
and camping equi[...]worked for the Forest Service until he retired in 1953 as the
It was about 60 or more feet l[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1247)[...]mber of the St. Maries Camera Club. He was active in the Sidney Scribner
Odd Fellows Lodge with an original membership in the Sidney Scribner was born to Charl[...]Odd Fellows state Sidney was raised mainly in Idaho and Montana.
lodge. He was current Treasure[...]ican Legion only worked a season for them in 1944 as a smoke chaser
and he was a member of the[...]that work to his liking.
Citizens. He had served in numerous capacities with the Sid then sp[...]Chase.
Mr. Scribner became mayor of St. Maries in October of Deciding that he’d better get an education for a job that he
1959 and served in that capacity until December of 1964. would[...]en he entered the Army during the Korean conflict in
Fayette, Mo.; one sister, Amy Day of Chattaroy, W[...]struction unit as an inspector. He was discharged in
Mabel Louise Scribner died March - 1985, with burial in 1954.
the W oodlawn Cemetery, St. Maries, Id[...]f Coeur d’Alene. After working there a few
Mass in St. Maries to Mabel Louise Scribner, 85 - Mabel[...]6 years, eventually
Louise Scribner died March 19 in St. Maries where she had being sent to Sandpoint, Idaho where he put in the remaining
lived for many years.[...]uly 1, 1899 to Sidney and Ida Brown In sharing his families information, Sid has written[...]or
came to the United States. She attended school in Spokane all his life. In order to understand himself, he should learn
and[...]t we remember of them or have been told by
studio in Spokane.[...]and Charles Scribner were married August 11, 1924 in diaries and other sources.
Spokane. They went[...]#2 Iris (M cNeil)
moved there. In 1946 they came to St. Maries and had lived[...]25 Spokane,
here since that time. He preceded her in death December 22, W a. to Charles Scribner an[...]Mabel Gamsby Scribner at Spokane, W ash. He was
in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Ron Pienkiewicz educated in the elementary school at St. Maries and attended[...]wed at W oodlawn Cemetery. high school in Thompson Falls. He joined the U.S. Navy,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1248)[...]ter divorced. moved to Touchet. In December 1967, the Records came to
He attended[...]College Place.
bachelor of science degree in forestry in 1950. He worked Mrs. Records was employe[...]s, both of Star, Randy with the U.S. Navy in San Diego; a daughter, Donna
Idaho; and Bruce and[...]Home Valley, W ash.; and three
He was preceded in death by his parents. half-[...]erment will follow at
George Sculley was killed in 1894 by Chance Garred in a Blue Mt. Memorial Gardens.
knife fight o[...]er died Oct. 30, 1958 at the age of 60 years old, in his
Ernest and Beulah had the following childre[...](Buddy) Aug. 25, 1932; 3] Burial was in the Plains cemetery. He is survived by a son
Lavi[...]page 3 - L. Bemish, night clerk and bartender
In 1946 Ernie and Beulah moved to Prosser, W a. where at the Hotel W ard, left Monday for his old home in
Ernie worked as a flagman for the Tertling Co.[...]n Sept. 26, 1934 Thompson association in Helena on Saturday and returned on Sunday
Falls,[...]ton with severe attack of measles.
burial in the Blue Mountain Memorial Gardens.[...]. Seeley has taken the agency here at the station in
local hospital W ednesday morning. She had been in ill the place of E. M. Dimick, late age[...]s. position in Helena and will soon move his family there.
Born Sept. 26, 1934, in Thompson Falls, Mont., she Many regrets are expressed at their departure.
moved to Prosser in 1944 and married Robert R. Record
May 11, 1950. They moved to Yakima in 1952 and in 1959
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1249)[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
Feb. 1, 1906 as reported in the Sanders County signal - J. Feb. 21, 1913[...]the week here while Mr. Self was busily engaged in packing
which is situated about 5 miles from town[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
a fine ranch home in the vicinity of Plains was here on Sept[...]are moving this week from the city residence formerly
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]stand the old Pierce ranch
noted that he was born in Nebraska in 1865 and came to becomes the property of Mrs. Lynch in the deal, and Agatha
Montana in 1872. He graduated from college in 1889, and in Lynch Johnston and her husband will occupy[...]mes as cashier for
University at New Haven, Conn. In 1891 he was admitted to the Farmers & Mer[...]ank.
the supreme court of Montana to practice law in this state. In James M. Self of Plains - took over the wat[...]in a bank at Clinton, Minn., where he will move with his
Rowena is in the 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory -[...]the middle of February. - Plainsman.
also listed in their 1911 - 1913 - 1915 Polk directories.[...]New Cashier - Takes the Place of James Self in Farmers &
law offices in Thompson and yesterday came over from[...]o arrange for plans, but intends to remain in Plains, where he has large
going down there to pr[...]. James M. Self arrived on Mt., burial was in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.
Saturday from Pl[...]s. - Judge James M. Self Dies - Judge
office room in the new building recently erected for the James M. Self died at his home in Hamilton W ednesday
Northwestern Development Comp[...]April 25th. He was suffering from cancer of the throat. His
practice law, believing that Thompson offers[...]he Masonic
field. Mr. Self formerly practiced law in Missoula, Powell ceremony, Saturday aftern[...]er of the mother who located with him in Deer Lodge. His early
legislative assembly from t[...]Sanders county was created. Mr. Self’s ability in his there. Later he took two years of Law at[...]came back to Montana and located in Butte, then Anaconda
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1250)[...]ns. At one time he was President of Alberts in 1917, as the second notes he is living with Anna[...]Thurs.
district. He was defeated for re-election in 1932, when the Oct. 18, 1917 - page 7 - Loc[...]came over from his work at Holter to ride in some of the
married Miss Pierce of Plains and the[...]barred from
beautiful home there. Later he lived in Thompson Falls for competition. (On his return to Holter he was involved in a
several years, where he could always count many[...]6, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
not believe in capitol punishment. Mrs. Morris St. John, a[...]Rowena died April 11, 1945 buried April 16, 1945 in the Albert K. Severson died Jan. 1962 Ca[...]25, 1962 page 5 col 4 - Skeets Severson Dies in California -
W illard S. Semon[...]urday
W illard S. Semonton was noted as residing inin California. The Seversons had left here the day[...]962 page 4 col 5 - A. K. Severson Rites Conducted in
Barbara C. was born 1922.[...]alifornia - Funeral services were held W ednesday in
Barbara Seng died Jan. 13, 1976 with burial in the Stockton, Calif., for Albert K.[...]resident of Thompson Falls. A native of Iowa, he grew up
section 2 plot # 2.[...]son Falls High school. Following his schooling he
in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery, Thompson F[...]A Conference. - nephews surviving him in Montana include Joy Buck and
(abstracted) Bill Se[...]John Severson was born Dec. 6, 1897 Mallard, Iowa to
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mrs. Giles Severance and[...]des - John Severson.
Albert was born about 1901 Iowa (19 years of age in The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk direct[...]d Ann Severson. clerk for Power City Drug Co., rooming with Mrs. Anna
The Sanders Co[...]everson - 1915 directory lists him as clerk Power City
Nov. 5, 1909 - Honor roll for not missing school:[...]nty Independent Ledger, Thompson
Albert listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory Fal[...]son
the Sanders county fair, riding five winners, in fact winning Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 2, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
in every race he rode.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1251)[...]s Lumber Co., almost lost a
training he was place in Co. C, 338 Battalion, Tank Corps. friend bec[...]t shift at 5 p.m., got into the habit of
Severson in Thompson Falls - He was of medium height;[...]rson celebrates the arrival of
boys, who enlisted in the service of Uncle Sam, returned good weather by showing up for work in a nice white-T-
from Camp Dix last Friday. John enlisted in the Tank Corps shirt. The beaver popped up o[...]fact that apparition, and disappeared.
John was in the service but a short time and came out with[...]Interest - John Severson has accepted a position in the the beaver decided to make like a bea[...]make any difference if you leaks and trouble in the millpond. Supt. Arden Davis
want a bottle of[...]John was a Charter member of the American Legion in sawmill crew.
Thompson Falls founded on[...]Irene Scott Severson died Nov. 1966 with burial in the
member until 1929; in 1943 to1944 he re-instated himself Murray cemetery, Lonepine, Mt.
and was on the rolls again in 1950. His card noted the Sanders Count[...]ov.
following: as founding member he was residing in 24, 1966 page 6 col 1 - Mrs. John[...]es Tuesday -
Thompson Falls; 1928 he was residing in Hot Springs; 1944 Hot Springs - Mrs. Irene Severson, 69, died in Hot Springs
Spokane, W ash.; 1950 Snider; his occ[...]hospital Tuesday afternoon after a long illness.
in the Sheriff’s department - 1928 a clerk - Electrician She was born in Missoula April 9, 1897, the daughter of
helper; he reserved in Co. C 338 Bn Tank Corps (serial # W alter[...]ol there. She also attended
4315751); he was born in Mallard Iowa. the University of Montana and W estern Montana College in
John married Irene Scott October 24, 1920 Thom[...]daughters, Mrs. Tom (Betty) Holland, Camas Prairie, and
Mt. (Edward Buck).[...]riage certificate # 560 page 256 grandchildren.
in the Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]hn died March 1972 Paradise, Mont., and is buried in
John Severson of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 22 years of age, Murray cemetery, Lonepine, Mt.
born Mallard, Iowa to Kenneth Severson (deceased) and Sa[...]of age born to mass was conducted Tuesday in the Sacred Heart Catholic
John Scott; she had not[...]Church for John Severson, 74, who died Friday in the local
Oct. 24, 1920 Thompson Falls, Mt., by R[...]urch. W itnesses: Josephine M. Burial was in the Murray Memorial Cemetery at Lonepine
Garred a[...]l 9, 1897. Missoula, Mt., to John He was born in Iowa in 1897 and was a former merchant
Scott and (Minnie). in the Hot Springs and Thompson River areas. He serv[...]s. He retired from the Thompson Falls Lumber Co., in
Severson of Hot Springs brought their two[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1252)[...], Montana

Mr. Severson married Dorothy Scott in 1920 at Thompson - Anna Severson Is Dead[...]Severson Feb. 7, 1893. He died in 1901.
In 1905 she moved to Thompson Falls and in 1942 moved
Josephine Severso[...]phine Fischer of Hot
(Graettinger), W ebster Co., Iowa to Kenneth J. Severson Springs; two sons,[...]ne Severson. Heart Church in Hot Springs and requiem high mass will be
The 1[...]mpson Brown as celebrant. Burial will be in Murray Memorial
Falls, Mt.[...]Cemetery at Lonepine. Shrider’s Mortuary is in charge of
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]Josephine Severson
and Chester Garred were united in marriage at the home of[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
Falls and have the best wishes of their many friends. Thompson Falls system in coming year: - 4 th & 5 th Stella
After Chester[...]d James Fischer Severtson.
Sept. 12, 1942 in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]d fifth.
Fort Dodge, (Graettinger), W ebster Co., Iowa; 2] John (22
in 1920) Iowa; 3] Albert (19 in 1920) Iowa ‘Skeeter.’ Al[...]Information from compiled data from headstones in
Kenneth died in 1901 W[...]Albert R. Seward died June 12, 1906 with burial in the
been visiting her sister Mrs. T. B. Green of[...]ted a position Helterline cemetery book).
in Dr. Peek’s hospital.
The 1909 Thompson Falls[...]Catherine Erma Seward died 1937 with burial in the
same.[...]W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
In the 1920 federal census (sheet 1A) she stated tha[...]or & Edith Seward
1874 as she was 46 years of age in 1920, she was born New Victor Seward was born May 1862 Kentucky. Both
York. Her parents were born in Ireland. parents were born in Kentucky.
Sanders County Independent Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Victor was enumerated in the 1880 federal census, St.
W ed. April 3, 1935[...]ng Clair, Ill page 153B with his brother-in-law - W . R. Adreck,
soon to the Chester Garred p[...]Spokane college. Mrs. Garred leaves born in Ky., as were his parents.
April 6th.[...]Victor married Edith in 1891/1892.
Anna died Oct.1955 and was buried in the Murray Edith was born Jan 185[...]Mt. born in New York.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 7, 1955 In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Mi[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1253)[...]having no children Mrs. Seward was just in receipt of a telegram from Chicago
of their own h[...]announcing the death of her brother-in-law, John Dickey.
neighbors. It is needless to sa[...]boy is having a fine Owing to the time consumed in transit and tiresomeness of
time. (Leo W olfe was[...]ug 4, 1905 - Belknap - Verne Livesay, formerly of Iowa The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]but now of Trout Creek and Sam Ervine of Stanley, Iowa April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes -[...]0, 1919 - Red Cross - Additional names added
were in town. Mrs. Seward made final proof on a timber[...]e became County Coroner about 1909 while residing in County. Their many friends and neighbors[...]ill leave the preparatory to shipping all ore in the future over the N.P., to
first of the week to[...]s will mean a large influx of people and activity in the
March 19, 1915 - page 3 - Victor Seward, the potato king of west end of the county, in compliance with the executive
western Mont[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1254)[...]r. and Mrs. Seward plan to move to 24, 1959 City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt..
some point on the N.P.,[...]M ike Shank
lived so long in this community that they will be badly[...]ood business.
Victor died June 193_ with burial in the W ild Rose
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Acc[...].T. Sat. May 10,
Edith V. died 1943 with burial in the W ildrose cemetery, 1884 - front page col[...]with Shannon, putting in sluices at the junction of Brans[...]gulch with Prospect creek. Kratzer is in town for sluice
J. S. Se[...]Shannon
Glendive, and J. S. Seyre of Spokane have in operation a Ray N. Shannon was born abou[...]Ray N. entered the Army in May 2, 1917 with discharge[...]eulah Shallbetter as residing in Thompson Falls at the time of his entering the[...]ng the
that E. A., and Beulah Shallbetter resided in Thompson calender years 1931 through 193[...]orn 1893 Mt; education - Tec Trade School; served in the
Garvin was born Jan. 30, 1917 to G. D. Shal[...]ere Saturday for a visit at the home Listed in 1935-36 president of woman’s club.
of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W illiam From the Tho[...]law, the County Commissioners
burial May 1, 1970 in the City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. may use their discretion in the matter and they have[...]such action at this late date.
W illiam was the City Attorney for Thompson Falls, Mt. It is a[...]- The
Ford married W illiam Fulton Shellenberger in Helena, article below from the Portland[...]ay. week in the Ronan Pioneer and we are recopying.
I[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1255)[...]1255

regret his failure to stay in Montana, and believe if Ray had camp several t[...]mmon labor. Mrs. E. S.
_missing_ Shannon was back in private life. Dodds testifie[...]tle clothing, excepting such as had
program. That cut into the Shannon business in Kalispell so been brought in by the neighbors in the last few days.
much that the ex-state treasur[...]witness against the defendant, telling the jury in a straight
western Montana.[...]d for the
That is how Ray Shannon found himself in the plant common necessaries of life,[...]big shipyards. were unknown quantities in their house, that Shannon had
Meanwhile, he is[...]house that apparently came
commission as Captain in the United States Army, the same from the[...]e held during the world war. As an ex-service man in her mother ate under protest, but Shannon s[...]rict commander of enough - that resulted in the present sickness of Mrs.
the American Legion.[...]ent
During the 14 years that Ray Shannon hunted in the occurrence for her to go to schoo[...]political field of Montana, he bagged three terms in the state the reason that there was nothing in the house to eat.
legislature and one term as sta[...]from that That what few clothes she had were in their last stages was
position up to treasurer.[...]em provisions, that there was practically no food in the
Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Thursday, August[...]005, at the Clark children had been sick in bed for the past two weeks and did
Fork Valley Hospital in Plains after a brief but courageous not have[...]d at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in with enough to eat, etc.
Thompson Falls.[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday him in the Idaho court, but had failed. At this Mr. Ains[...]rom A. rested his case.
W . Thayer, lot 26 in block 27, on which he is building a The[...]common
Nov. 27, 1914 - front page col 5 - Shannon Gets a Job - A labor. He made the statement that Contractor Haberbush
case of unusual interest was heard in the justice court before would not give Shannon[...]tried on a no good.
very uncommon charge, in fact probably the first case of its (Large[...]on his jobs he had
nature ever brought into court in the town. worked on and for[...]l, During lunch hour the jury were taken in a body to the
light, clothing and necessary medic[...]that he had attended Mrs. Shannon and sick in bed and being sworn, answered question by Attorne[...]ral times for Ainsworth that she has lived in poverty all the ten years of
which he had receive[...]n and that now he wanted to sell
found the family in destitute circumstances. Mr. Pyle the shack they were living in and go down on lake
testified that Shannon had be[...]’Oreille fishing. The little girl told the jury in her own

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1256)[...]r former Thompson Falls area
Attorney Ainsworth in his closing argument severely resident[...]hat he was not fit to be called 2003 Salt Lake City, Utah after a long battle with
a man, that the wi[...]ssed Deke was born at home Dec. 10, 1913 in Laurier, W ash.,
him in the rank of the I.O.W . (I won’t work). to Andrew and Sara House. She went to school in Orient,
Shannon was found guilty and sentenced[...]common They moved to Thompson Falls in 1948. Deke was quite a
laborer and said wages to[...]Deke was a great cook, and she cooked in several logging
As to the two children, a neigh[...]rs. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Mike and Kay
Dec. 8, 1916 - Local Items - S.[...]Hinkle and husband
men were employed as engineers in the construction of the Ray; and Mark Maric[...]o
plant and are now holding responsible positions in the Butte survived by four great-grandchildren[...]le, and Meagan and Katie Marich, all of Salt Lake City.
are pleased to note their progress. Deke was precede in death by her husband Harold B.
Sharp in 1982, and her daughter Joan Sharp Culligan in
Carl Richard Sharp[...]ian, Missoula, Mt. Territory Friday -
has resided in Portland while her husband was stationed in Feb. 1, 1884 - Thompson River - As is well k[...]se and they had the following creek mines in Idaho. Messrs. Russell and McGlinchy were
childre[...](Jon ‘Jack’ Culligan); 2] Kay (Mike in town last Saturday, working in the interest of their route,
Marich).[...]and to Pritchard creek, which ____ in the vicinity and down
Delia died March 18, 2003 Salt Lake City, Utah with to the mines, which so far a[...]making the trip in the short distance of but twenty five miles.
Sa[...]e trip over the road has been made by pedestrians in
2003 - Graveside services will be Saturday, March[...]& Co., propose to run
at 2 p.m. at Thompson Falls City Cemetery, with Pastor sleighs int[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1257)[...]article) (Feb. 8 - This large ad was ____.
run in the Missoulian - Go To The New Mines By W ay of Information from Ralph’s father-in-law’s obituary - The
Thompson Falls Trail - Sle[...]inchy’s. Catholic Church. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery and
The Frontier Index, Thom[...]rope was whirling was born December 12, 1877 in County Cork, Ireland. For
around, and struck him in the side near the heart, ruptoring the past 49 years he had live in Montana. The family lived
some of the blood vesse[...]d later moved to the Stevensville area. The
wound in both painful and dangerous, but under the skillful Harringtons had lived in the Darby community for the past
treatment of Dr.[...]p was buried. “twas but a bud on earth to bloom in
Heaven.”[...]ed
a month or six weeks visiting with her parents in Portland, now to take six months active duty.[...]ttle) Sharp
5, 1912 - W illis Tells of Early Days in Thompson Falls W illiam had the followi[...]g house with a box of sardines, a yard of Camas Prairie News - Mrs. H. W . Sharp and daughters,
bologna a[...]Camas, Mt. Friday Dec. 27, 1912
the locators who cut through the trail that the prospectors page 2 col 4 - Camas Prairie News - W . H. Sharp went to
used to travel to Murray, Idaho in 1884. Paradise last Saturd[...]construction gang, putting in the power line.
Ralph & (Harrington)[...]b. 20, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. W . H. Sharp of Camas Prairie
Ralph married ____ Harrington.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1258)[...], left Sunday for Camas Howard. Page 22.
Prairie, where he has one of the best farms of that promising “In June (1883/5), Tom Shaughnessy and I started from
valley and will make arrangements for the putting in of a Vermillion Creek with pack and riding[...]power company, left Sunday for his home on Camas Prairie lecture and a few pet names that would har[...]the best farms of that favored section. print in the family newspaper or Sunday School book.
San[...]Independent Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. In 1890 Tom worked for W illiam Lindenborn as a clerk in
Thur. Aug. 11, 1921 - Camas Prairie - W m. H. Sharp was in his store.
Plains with a load of new wheat l[...]hompson Falls - of Nome, Alaska, prospected in the Vermillion Creek
Miss Louise Sharpley, who ha[...]int Review.
Tom immigrated to the United States in 1890 and was The Sanders County Ledge[...]jr 1892 Mt. - Dec. 1952; 2] was united in marriage last week (Thursday) in Spokane to
Delia ca 1898 Mt.; 3] Alice ca 1900 Mt[...]ceremony was performed in the parlor of W hite’s hotel by
Tom and Eliza[...]atholic: (wife) Elizabeth Canada; 26 years of in double harness. They have the best wishes of the[...]ivorced; gave birth to three children; immigrated in 1886: 1884 - page three col 1 - Local News -[...]ormerly railway agent at Melrose, is here engaged in
years, Mt. - living next to them - Thomas 62 year[...]eekly Montanian Dec. 13, 1895 - Coroner Shaw was in
1920 federal census, DeSmet, Missoula Co., Mt.[...]ized past casualties on the line of the N.P. in this section.
1890: (niece) Alice E. 8 yea[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1259)[...]Maupin. divorce case was that in which Anna Shaw was suing Chas.
One of the memo[...]grounds of desertion. The plaintiff did not
spent in Thompson Falls, was when she was only 2-3 years[...]vorce was granted the defendant
old, she got lost in the woods close to town and supposedly on a cross-complaint.
the only black man in town found her. This would have been
Bill McNorto[...]Addie married Sept 24, 1938 Asa ‘Ace’ Keltner in Reno, with the 81st Infantry - At time of dr[...]hand .
born 1943 Hayward, Cal; 4] Steve born in 1946 Hayward, Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]om overseas
Ace was a heavy equipment repairman in the Operating service the first of the wee[...]arked that when he Charles was residing in Eddy, Mt. as a section hand, at the
laughed, you[...]to be blown time he joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls on
off.[...]through to 1923.
Addie was the family historian in the fact that every
occasion was captured on film[...]die died Dec. 23, 1982 Sparks, Nevada with burial in In Aug 1947 she married James Herfi and they had two[...]died May 22, 1994 Castro Valley, Cal with burial in
Charles W . & Annie (Anderson) Shaw[...]aw
Charles married Annie Anderson July 30, 1914 in Henry Otto Shaw was born April 14,[...]s
Information from their marriage license # 238 in the brother and sisters were: Steven, Grov[...]s to Hibbard P. Shaw and Dalphia Montgomery City, Mo., to this family six children were
Counterman[...]. 25,
Frank E. Dodds, Minister of the M.E. church in Plains. 1922 Sanders County, Mt. 6] Elizab[...]rsonage by Rev. F. E. heard there was work in western Montana and arrived here
Dodds, Charles W[...]daughter, Betty, in reminiscing, told her son what ‘good
The Sand[...], Mt. Friday time’ they thought they made in traveling across Nevada at
Oct. 15, 1915 - page 3[...]section 34, township and 1923. W ork was scarce in Thompson Falls, so the
21 north, range 27 west. -[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. California in the fall of 1923. The family moved again to
April[...]Echoes - Charles Shaw left Thompson sometime in the 1930's for another brief stay
Tuesday for the[...]alls, Mt. Thurs. Henry was an electrician in Thompson Falls but in
Feb. 21, 1918 - front page col 3 - District Court[...]nia he worked as a carpenter and built many homes in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1260)[...]asions and have a barbecue or large meal.
twinkle in his eye. Apparently an easy person to work with[...]so a part of his brother Gene’s life. Henry was in great had.
demand for dances, weddings and[...]lla died Nov. 26, 1999 Martinez, Cal. with burial in
After his death his violin was passed down to h[...]lif 94553 - tel - 1-925-370-8015 - email -
burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland, Ca.[...]a died Aug. 28, 1951 Hayward, Calif., with burial in
the Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland, Ca.[...]lter
his trade. During the 1930's work was scarce in Calif., so he, D. Shear, 77, passed away on W ednesday March 7, 2007 in
his parents and family returned to Thompson to fi[...]Ave.,
Howard was killed by a car while walking in a crosswalk Sandpoint, Idaho. Interment w[...]ecrest
Feb. 16, 1946 Oakland, Calif., with burial in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
cemet[...]W alter Duane Shear was born Dec. 10, 1929 in Sandpoint,[...]three children. W alt went to school in Sandpoint and
Robert ‘Bob’ Shaw was born May 13, 1912 Belleflower, graduated in 1949. It was there that he met Betty Lou Gill.
Mo[...]hey were married Nov. 11, 1950.
Bob was married in Dec. 29, 1945 Oakland, Calif., and Sh[...]as called overseas
had one child Michelle La Vern in 1948 Oakland, Ca. to Korea, missing the birth of his first child. A corporal in
Bob was a steel worker, working as a welder for[...]rated massive refrigerator barges
Bethlehem Steel in Oakland, Ca. from Pusan, Korea to Okinawa, Japan. He returned in 1952
He was a lover of camping, fishing and like his father had and together with Betty, stayed in Sandpoint until 1966,
a good sense of humor makin[...]obert died Feb. 16, 1962 Oakland, Ca. with burial in the having worked on the Noxon Rapid Dam, b[...]trained by his father-in-law Ernie Gill.
mtamboutvoors@worldnetatt.net_ In 1966, W alt was relocated to Thompson Falls, wher[...]tella Arlene Shaw feet. In 1974, W alt was transferred to Spokane, W ash.,[...]and Edna Maupin. sawmills in W ashington, Idaho and Montana. By 1979, W alt[...]he W I Forest Products, Northwest Timber Sawmill, in
they had four children: 1] Dan; 2] Ray] 3] Jennet[...]Riverstone
Joe and Stella owned a cattle ranch in Contra Costa Complex is located[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1261)[...]th men a third of his age. W alt finally stopped, in order to Sanders County Signal Thur Dec. 10,[...]diagnosed with Cerebral parents live in Plains.
Atrophy, a form of advancing dementia.[...]Amy married W illiam Strom.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Herbert Se[...]their two sons to the Mortan area from Salt Lake City, Utah March 10, 1905 - Dixon - It is understood that C. E.
in 1890, homesteading on 120 acres on the Pend Oreil[...]edy of Dixon, will open a bakery and notion store in
River not far from Laclede where the rest of thei[...]ool, Ed married, bringing his He was noted in the local newspaper - Chas Shelady, a
family to T[...]temporary
A good article on the Shearer family in “The History of county seat to the metr[...]on Shelledy conducted a restaurant in the Blue Front about a
Falls, Mt.[...]He has
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula secured a lease on the Cottage hotel in Plains and will take
County Courthouse, Missoula,[...]e of friends who regret their departure.
residing in Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt. son of John F.[...]hout saying that the excellent table
now residing in same town; daughter of W illiam Hayes and service is in keeping of Miss Castlio, the former owner. The
Cl[...]Sheldon parents live in Plains.
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1262)[...]o go to Tacoma and did not intend to stop Iowa.
here at all. Early yesterday morning his wife an[...]Harold Ralph Sheppard joined the American Legion in
proposed driving over to Paradise from Plains to say Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1953 through 1954 and re-enrolled
goodbye to the[...]No. 15 at Plains. He boarded the residing in Thompson Falls as a teacher (high school); he
tra[...]nly to find his wife and daughter had served in the Coast Guard from Sept. 18, 1942 Des
not on th[...]or an Ca.; he was born Aug. 15, 1909 Dunlap, Iowa; he had
hour arranging for the folks to start on No. 3. Mr. Shelledy previously belonged to a post in Sheffield, Iowa; Harold was
and family are going to Tacoma with the intentions of in Fairfield, Ca., in 1961. (Rumor had that he died in 196-)
locating.
Charles E. Shelledy died May 26[...]M adeline Irene (Buxton) Sheppard
29, 1922 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. Madeline Ir[...]on and Dottie B. Abbott.
with burial Nov. 6, 1925 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Madeline Buxton was married[...]Clyde
Falls, Mt. W ed. - Mrs. Belle Shelledy died in Sheppard on Feb. 16, 1920, Mis[...]Information from her marriage license # 5028 in the
Mrs. Belle Shelledy, age 59, died last W ed[...]ld resident of Missoula having born W alnut, Iowa to Frank T. Sheppard and Emma L.
located there 39[...]acklen and Ruth Lacklen.
The Shelledy’s lived in Thompson Falls at one time Madelin[...]yd W orst Oct. 1,
running a hotel, as well as one in Plains.. 1921 Thompson Fall[...]Information from her marriage license # 597 in the
Shelton[...]ent was printed, and have built a two story house
in town on Front street, known as the City Hotel, where they Rudolph M . & Sarah B. (Critchfield) Sherick
are now accommodating guests in bon ton style. Rudolph Micha[...]4, 1917
Shelton has rock which came from a ledge in the district, the Polson, Mt.
assay of which is in his possession, which yields 100 ounces Information from their marriage license # 598 Lake
in gold and 50 ounces in silver. (Murray district). C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1263)[...]lyn Critchfield. D. C., to accept the position in the government’s accounting
Sarah Belle Sheri[...]Ferry, Idaho, Monday, at which place they were in[...]ward of Thompson Falls.
Oct. 10, 1913 - page 3 - City Sewer is About Completed - Before returnin[...]r the department of the largest general store in Bonners Ferry.
business portion of the town is bu[...]cor - J. P. (Red) Sheridan had a
system completed in a few days. Eight inch tiling is being very narrow escape from injury while pruning the trees in
used for the mains. front of the W oodman hall here last week. In some manner
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk direct[...]Falls.
Thanksgiving dinner. The spread was served in his shack Sanders County Independent Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt.
across from the Power City garage and was prepared by W ed. July 3[...]ecovered and up and around.
spending several days in town. The guests were treated to a May 18,[...]following: Philip L. Sheridan residing in Thompson Falls,
board appointed to examine applic[...]A. Sherman.
homestead, has filed his application in Butte.
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, T[...]Clifford Deyo and son,
appointment to a position in the accounting department at George Shields[...]Harry & M arie Shields
have changed somewhat in meantime. Ha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1264)[...]Local Happenings - Mr. E. M. Shirts and
24, 1956 in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]on where they will make their home.
March 2, 1972 in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]n as Jensen’s
Store. She was born Sept. 9, 1886 in Montreal. After selling[...]ThompsonFalls, Mt. Friday
bought a grocery store in the Rattlesnake area. He died in June 9, 1905 - C. E. Shively, an expert blac[...]onducted by Mr. Roach. Mr. Shiveley was
were held in St. Francis Xavier Church, Thursday. Interment formerly employed by A. Logan of Missoula.
was in St. Mary Cemetery in Missoula. The Sanders[...]rn to T. L. Shields. home in the Schweitzer cottage.
Sanders County Ledger,[...]Charles Shleif
who has been in France for the past fifteen months in the The W eekly Montanian Oct. 13, 1894 p[...]eekly Montanian Sept. 14, 1895 page 3 - Charley
In her notes on early Thompson Falls, Isabelle (Math[...]Gordon Shoemaker was born Sept 12, 1898 in Morrill,
T. L. Shields[...]Albertina Katherina
T. L. Shields was mentioned in the article on his son, Lem, Herman. Gordon’s brothers and sister are: 1] Cora
being in W orld W ar I in June of 1919. (Richardson[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. 8, 1921 Mill City, Mt.( #2 Lehtonen of Osborn, Ida later
March 10,[...]ane, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law. Rathdrum, ID); 5] Faith (Franck); 6] Mauri[...]Florence Dora Sweeney was born November 2, 1898 in
coming term - Superintendent - Miss Shipley left[...]W yoming to General Sweeney and Mary. (Dora
home in W est Virginia.[...]e heavy migration of grasshoppers that ate
mother-in-law of Mr. E. M. Shirts at the Big Pine Tourist everything in their path, including the fence post, had the
Camp, returned Saturday to her home in Hurdsield, North father looking for land[...]entually moved to Dixon, leaving there they moved in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1265)[...]son Falls by the over Everett area. Later in the 1960's Marion had her own
pass.[...]clothing store in Kellogg, Idaho and lived in the Silver
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. Valley for about 20 years. Later in life, she assisted others as
17, 1963 page 4 col[...]her
attending funeral services Tuesday afternoon in Malta for family.
the former’s brother Fred. Military services were held for In Marion’s final years she lived at Avalon Care Center in
the latter who died Oct. 4 in a Malta hospital after a lengthy Spokane. The f[...]ison, Portland, and Mrs. she gave to others in life. She will join in death her son,
Charles Castella, Hermiston, Ore.[...]ge col 1 - M&M Gordon Shoemaker loved in life, as she will be missed in death. May she now be
returned W ednesday from Seattle where they had been in peace for eternity.
called Saturday by the death[...]aker
Gordon retired from the Flodin Lumber Co. in 1965. He Maurice W ilson was born March[...]W orld W ar II with the US Army ,
on Feb. 5, 1971 in Plains, Mt. Funeral services were held wit[...]ral (Mortar Squadron
Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 9th) in the Community Leader 7607 and[...]with the Rev. Bruce Kline served in Central Europe. He was drafted May 13, 1944
officiating. Burial was in the City Cemetery Thompson Butte, Mont. and dis[...]ct. He married Ilene Risbon Dec. 27, 1951 in the bride’s
14, 1980 in Plains, Mt. Her death was the first to occur in family home with the Rev. Edworthy of Plains[...]Bertha Birdine Kephart.
Congregational church in Thompson Falls with the Rev.
Gayland Olson officiating. Burial was in the City Cemetery, Ray Shoemaker
Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 5 lot # 9 block 19. (Obituary in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]r. Shove
absence of R. J. Gick, left for her home in Missoula, Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the
W ednesday.[...]ion Virginia Shoemaker was born July 8, 1921 Mill
City to Gordon Shoemaker and Dora Sweeney.[...]not know. College. Miss Showe has proven in two years of teaching
Marion died July 20, 2009[...]Ben Shrun
Sawyer was born July 8, 1921 in Mill City, Mt., passed The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as an
away July 20, 2009 in Spokane, W ashington. Marion electrician.
married in the early 1940's and had one son, Frank. She
worked to assist our country during W orld W ar II in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1266)[...]k his name) residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 40 years of age;
The W ee[...]born Oct. 30, 1877; attorney working for himself in TF;
June 13, 1884 - County Correspondent - Thomps[...]e small boat attached to the Vermillion was in the city during the week and left some
ferry was cut loose by John Ingram, W . J. Fennell and John[...]hompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a
cable in drawing out caused the ferryboat to nearly swamp.[...]W m. Fisher, Peter McDermott and J. Douant jumped in the Benjamin F. & Victoria (S[...]at and clung to Missoula, Mont.
it, hanging in the water while passing over the falls. Shuck Information from her marriage license in the Missoula
swam for the ferry boat, got on and[...]25 years of age born Detroit, Michigan; residing in
pants getting caught in the rigging, he had to kick them off Horse P[...]before he could get on, losing $180, which he had in his of Benjamin B. Sickler and Louise Ho[...]Victoria Sales; white; 24 years of age born Iowa; residing in
drowned. Just before the ferry reached the falls,[...]re. The remaining two, both residing in Missoula, Missoula Co. Terr. Mont.
W m. King and[...]Violda Victoria Sales was born about 1864 Iowa to
and was pulled on board again. The two men swa[...]Butte, and the goods were a whether it was in the woods or going to town.
consignment from W ai[...]ompson Falls to It was noted that in the late 1950's or early 60's that Harry
John Denny & Co. Eagle City. Freight and passengers are moved to Mi[...]red the University of Missoula.
being transferred in good shape by small boats and loaded Ha[...]st class 22, 1962 page 3 col 7 - Sickler Passes in W ashington -
ferry. Gilmer & Sallsbury will put[...]long time Forest Service employee, died Feb. 7 in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1267)[...]Friday evening. The young fellow weighed in at 10 pounds
From his Declaration of Intention[...]erence with father, who will
light complexion; 6' in height; 155 pounds; light colored undoubtedl[...]ng following: Victor Analolius Sievers residing in Belknap, mt.
in Thompson Falls, Mt.; emigrated to Copenhagen,[...]ef; nearest relative: (wife) Hannah Sievers; tall in
Oscar V, King of Sweden; arrived in New York City March height; slender build; brown colored eyes; sandy colored
28, 1902; arrived in Montana March 6, 1909. hair.[...]pson Falls Polk directory lists him as a In the 1920 federal census Victor stated that he
bar[...]Hotel. immigrated in 1902, that he is a naturalized citizen in 1911.
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a Hannah stated that she immigrated in 1910 and is a
bartender for the W ard Hotel.[...]15-15 -
position at the W ard hotel and will put in the fall months Victor Sievers; owns his home;[...]Victor married Hannah MacKintosh Sept 16, 1914 in Swedish; immigrated in 1902 and is a naturalized citizen;
Thompson Falls[...]years; born Scotland as were her parents;
buried in W hite Pine cemetery; 2] Edna/Elna A. born ca immigrated in 1908 and is naturalized: (children) Elna 12
1917 Mt. ( ____ Jones born Sept. 7, 1917 lives in Seattle) years Mt.; Margaret 10, Mt; Ethel 8[...]s of age at M&M. Victor Sievers, was married in Seattle April 14.
the marriage) Kistianstad, Swed[...]and Mary Graham. They were married Sept 16, 1914 in M inerva (Potter) Si[...]Falls, Mt. Friday
this place, were quietly united in marriage at the home of Oct. 8, 1915 - page 4[...]is reported that Sam Stocking, better known in Thompson
to W illiam MacKintosh and Mary Graham. Falls as “Slick,” is snowed in at the Lead-Silver mine, near
The Sander[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1268)[...]1907 - Acting Supervisor F. A. Silcox of the
all in the cabin at the Lead-Silver property, while but[...]est has been granted an indefinite
distance away, in the Bear Top-Orofino Cabin, is Theodore f[...]Mount Silcox - Forest Supervisor is Honored in the
Ferdinand A. & M arie L. (Thatcher) S[...]Ferdinand Augustus Silcox was born Dec. 25, 1882 in and some assistants scaled the lofty[...]the first supervisor of the Cabinet reserve, who
in New Jersey; daughter Laura O. 9 months born SC- t[...]W illiams 21 years of age left for his home in South Carolina. The name was applied
born in SC as were her parents.[...]A. Silcox arrived here from Sheridan, In the spring a telephone line will be built to the summit
Mont., on W ednesday having been placed in charge of the and a lookout point establ[...]the adjacent country in the Clarks Fork valley, the Plains
The Sanders[...]t a complete view of the
opened permanent offices in the court house and is busy entire Cabi[...]ractically all the territory drained by the river in Feb. 28, 1908 - Invitations have been received[...]hrough their life.
selected. The examination will in all probability not be held Sanders County[...]h the most whom he was recently married to in Charleston, S. C. Mr.
meager conveniences.[...]has been and has his headquarters in Missoula.
outlined, cabins and comfortable quarte[...]ant Forester F. Silcox from the forest
their time in the forest. Cabins may also be erected in the service headquarters in Missoula was in town. Mr. Silcox
mountains for use in the summer months. was[...]adquarters here. The peak north of town was named in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1269)[...]dow on the seventh story of the Atlantic building in
4, 2003 - Remember W hen - Sherry Hagerman - 70 Y[...]States Forestry Service was the first supervisor in the Ferdinand died Dec. 21, 1939.
Cabinet National Forest. Mount Silcox was named in his
honor.[...]Mr. Silcox graduated from the Yale Forest school in 1905 resulted to confining him to his room[...]duation he entered the forest service as a ranger in standing in the back end of it, with his hands on some heavy[...]lost his balance and fell backwards. The heavy
In 1907 he was transferred to Montana as forest insp[...]s. Mr. Sill is
His work has always been spoken of in the highest terms and the wellknown life in[...]W hom it may concern:
Mr. Silcox left Missoula in August, 1917, going to Notice is her[...]rship known as Sill &
W ashington D. C. to assist in the reorganization of the forest Leamer, doing[...], M.T., is this day
reserves for wartime service. In December of the same year dissolved by mut[...]l moneys due the firm and
reorganization of labor in the Northwest and moved to assuming a[...]ekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Territory Friday
In April, 1919, Mr. Silcox resigned from the federal[...]Sill and Miss Byra Anderson were received in Missoula this
years.[...], Mr. Silcox was prominent as
a Missoula citizen. In 1917, before his transfer to[...]he Thurs. Sep. 2, 1920 - New Teachers in our Schools - front
Missoula Rotary club, and pre[...]r page - Miss Gladys Silsby, who comes from Iowa, will have
of the Red Cross.[...]Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the High
Commission and of the Society of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1270)[...]tes March 28, 1902 through Ellis
Island, New York City, NY.[...]n was born July 1865 Maine where both of
25, 1911 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls, Mont. his parents were also[...]In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Falls Power Co. from Coeur d’Alene City, Idaho, on Sunday and secured a
The Sanders Cou[...]her, Prof. Theodore Simons of the School of Mines in for divorce. Their complaint alleges severe p[...]ne of Their complaint states they were married in Missoula,
the very capable instructors of the sch[...]issue of their marriage died in infancy.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]ase and patched up their marriage.
an examination in his chosen line of work, electrical
engineering. W alter leaves many friends in Thompson Falls John S[...]harles died March 1962 Missoula, Mt., with burial in The Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFall[...]family and is arranging to make this city his home.
Conducted - Funeral services were conducted Saturday
morning in the Squire-Simmons-Carr Rose Chapel in Ray Simpkin[...]s County Ledger Thompson, Montana Friday
who died in a Missoula hospital W ednesday night. The Rev.[...]were place
Hugh Herbert officiated and burial was in the Victor under arrest last Saturday[...]ade his home here with his recently in the restaurant business here. Bert Mills is also[...]Jack Hudson and other names, they
He was born in Victor Feb. 11, 1887 and became a cam[...]Frank Austin Simpson was born March 21, 1874
in the 1940s’.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1271)[...]Feb. 27, 1909 - Frank hamburger shop in the building between the Richard
Simpson brother[...]mplating making a window between
a recent arrival in Plains. He has accepted a partnership in the beer parlor and the hamburger shop in order that
the implement firm of Simpson & Shepar[...]ence on Oak street. beer may be served to those in the new establishment.
Mr. Simpson was for years[...]- Frank
1913 Plains Polk directory lists him as in partnership with Simpson of the Texaco station[...]family.
Mt.
From their marriage record # 235 in the Sanders County[...]ondjim, Norway to Peter employed at the Power City laundry since that establishment
Renning and Eliz[...]been previously married to Herbert H. City, W ash., were the guests of their son and brother[...]Information from their marriage license # 81 in the
way to great Falls where they will make their[...]oted the following; Frank Austin Simpson residing in Henry Charles Schultz and Minerva Griffin -[...]y, Minister of the Gospel.
Margaret Simpson; tall in height; slender build; brown W it[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1272)[...]ion
and lovable girl who has grown from childhood in the agent at this place, but now hol[...]nd Mrs. H. C.
prominent railroad family of Coulee City, W ash. After Schultz.
several years o[...]inclair was given charge of the local N.P. office in January Aug. 13, 1915 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Burt Sinclair and
this year. In this position which he still holds he has[...]19, 1911 - page 3 - Mrs. J. H. Sinclair of Coulee City, manager, of Attorney H. C. Schultz’s big[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday business and, in the near future, it is his intention to open an
O[...]- Born to Mrs. and Mr. Bert Sinclair, office in the business part of town.
Sunday morning, a girl[...]sferred to the division superintendent’s office in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Sinclair has turned the ranch back to his father-in-law
our genial depot agent, left Sunday for Hibbi[...]ather, J. H. Sinclair, had been seriously injured in an Thompson Falls to make their home. Mr. Sinclair has
automobile accident in Spokane and possibly could not accept[...]with her two children, whom she left with friends
in a wrecked automobile near Hangman creek and the city and returned to assist in the work of packing up. They will
limits a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1273)[...]an, Missoula, Mt. Territory Friday chair in E. C. Day’s new barber shop taking the place of[...]from W ashington. employed for some time in the Day barber shop, left for
The Frontier Inde[...], Spokane, Saturday, where he will reside in the future.
1884 - Postmaster Appointed - Mr. J.[...]rn Pacific Roth); 4] Corrine, on July 31, 1929 in Thompson Falls, Mt..
Agent Burt Sinclair received[...]ather, J. H. Sinclair, had been seriously injured in an Thurs. June 17, 1920 - Ranger Siria made a trip north of
automobile accident in Spokane and possibly could not Thomps[...]hour snow on the slopes north of Mt. Silcox.
in a wrecked automobile near Hangman creek and the city Carl was a member of the American Legion in 1923
limits at 7 o’clock last night until he was able to attract a through 1930, so that means he was in W orld W ar I, but did
passerby by his cries and[...]t serve over seas. His card noted that he resided in
gulch.[...]Carl Siria died Sept. 29, 1939 in Missoula, Mont. with
Sinclair suffered bruises of the abdomen, abrasions of the burial Oct. 2, 1939 in the Missoula City Cemetery,
face and possibly internal injuries.[...]nt
point he was brought to the emergency hospital in the patrol Supervisor of the Cabinet Forest[...]this section. In 1930 he was transferred to Bonita, where he
At[...]fe, two daughters, Mrs.
consumed unnecessary time in checking him out, and it was Edward Roth,[...]Sirias
away. On arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair in Spokane it was is now attending the Thompso[...]air deeply regret to forth with many friends in this section year after year. W ith
hear of the a[...]d years was a resident here, has remarried in Missoula. Her
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1274)[...]e Siria
Corrine Siria was born on July 31, 1929 in Thompson George W[...]Ohio to Robert
Corrine married Robert Jeffries in 1947. Skelly (born Pa/ Ohio)[...]ere his parents; wife - Anna 56 years of age
2006 in Spokane. Corrine was born on July 31, 1929 in born MD as were her parents. Children:[...]years Ohio -
graduated from Missoula High School in Missoula, Mt. She granddaughter, Cora A Ma[...]hio.
married the love of her life Robert Jeffries in 1947. She was W eekly Montanian Aug 1, 1895 - George Skelly has a
preceded in death by her husband Robert in 2002. Corrine is new baby girl.
survived by her sons Michael Jeffries, Steven Jeffries, David In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ntanian Dec. 1, 1894 page 3 - Jasper
Buddy died in June 1973 with burial in the Glacier Skelly has returned from a[...]going down the track afoot. He was in a deep cut when the
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]his dog.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002 at Colonial Manor in W hitefish. The W eekly Montanian July 18, 1895 - Andrew Layman
She was born Feb. 9, 1927 in Thompson Falls, the and Jap Skelly h[...]argaret Dubia. She was raised
and attended school in the Thompson Falls area.[...]She and Buddy Sizemore were married Jan. 8, 1944 in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Superior. The couple lived in W allace, Idaho and Thompson May 5, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - F. P. Skey arrived
Falls. She worked in hospitals there and was a homemaker. here f[...]ek to take charge of the
They came to Kalispell in 1959 and she worked at the hardware depa[...]Flathead County nursing home until her retirement in 1987. Company’s department store.
Naomi[...]. 1, 1916 - Local News - F. P. Skey, who has been in
and crafts. She was a loving mother and grandmoth[...]nt at the Mercantile for the
Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, her husband past seven months, left yesterday for a few days’ visit at
in 1973, and a brother, Alden Dubia. She is survived[...]a; and Harry Skillicorn was born about 1896 Iowa.
David Dubia, Plains; and sisters, Iva Dubia of Anaconda; Harry was enumerated in the 1930 federal census Sanders
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1275)[...]ist # 10, Smeads Township April 2-4, winter in the interest of the Thompson Falls Development
pa[...]company, returning to resume his work here in the spring.
home; - Skillicorn, Harry S. (boarder[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
born Iowa; parents born Minnesota; barber - own shop.[...]examination for Montana.
Mr. McIntosh’s place in the barber shop. Mr. Skillicorn has The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a
barbered in Noxon for years.[...]S. C. ‘Skuli’ Skulason was born.
Isle of Man, in the British Isles. Harry was crippled. He’d[...]re-opened his law office in the W ard hotel block after[...]ing at the A. W . Rew residence. M&M Injured in Fall - Thompson Falls Attorney Found by
Skirving[...]sidents of Thompson Falls. Roadside in Serious Condition Thrown by Horse. - S. G.[...]rothy Skulason from Eddy in an auto and was taken to St. Luke’s hospital
T[...]esting
new law partnership is announced this week in the firm of quite comfortably with every pro[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson
Mr. Skulason was born in North Dakota and has lived Falls, Mt. Th[...]Skulason is 41 years of age and has been in active practice
Thompson Falls early this fall with a view in purchasing for 15 years. W e know he is an[...]the townsite on the east especially successful in jury cases. He believes in enforcing
from the Thompson Falls development com[...]if elected will preform the
to build a home there in the spring and proceed to the duties of h[...]. As a lawyer
and their three children are living in town. he is esteemed by all who[...]e public speaker his services have been greatly in demand and
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1276)[...]willingly given of his time and talents to assist in Falls and practice law. For a time his brothe[...]d patriotic nature. (He lost to A. A. engaged in partnership with him. Last winter he formed a
Alv[...]Lakota, N. D., but Mr. Slagle engaged in active with the firm[...]achieved a prominent place in the legal circles of western
Herbert was the Sa[...]a.
before Lance Arthur W ilkes, his career ending in this county Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. W ill
in about 1942.[...]born probably Clark Co., Ohio.
Mrs. Slagle died in 1915 The S[...]Aaron Slagle of Toledo, Ohio, an to points in W ashington.
attorney at law, has located in our city and is having office
rooms fitted up in the Peek block. Mr. Slagle is a young man A. T. Slawson
and comes to our city highly recommended as an attorney of The S[...]bove Lyons hill on Vermillion is showing
visiting in town with his brother, Aaron, who is now at the[...]the result of having his leg him.
broken early in the winter.[...]ay Kentucky Vermillion. F. O. Berg died in Spokane and the
June 23, 1917 front page col 2 -[...]property for years, but had too many other irons in the
partner of S. C. Skulason and well known atto[...]ked off into placer claims.
Mr. Slagle was born in Clark county, Ohio June 20, 1880.
He was married[...]Mae Sloan was born May 3, 1937 Butte, Silverbow
In 1909 Mr. Slagle came west to the Bitter Root vall[...]cticed law, and W est.
invested heavily in ranch lands. Later he came to Thompson The first six years of my life was spent in various moves;
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1277)[...]ixon, Mt., at the age of a Deanna’s birth in 1961 we were residing in Sandpoint, Idaho
couple of months where my father[...]the ‘banks.’ Mt. with burial in the Pinecrest cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho.
The move to Thompson Falls happened in 1940 when my Three years later Nan Compton, a nurse in my Drs. office,
father bought a sawmill on W ilke[...]rced young man,
years with the freedom of playing in the woods with Arthur Miller, and[...]ce of one marriage license. W e were
woods’ was in reality only a very short distance from the married August 8, 1969 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Arthur worked
house.[...]is four children into
my family had to buy a home in town. This was on the our life ever[...]everal and for a year provided a
growing up years in. It was an old home by 1940 having home for two of my nieces.
been built in the early 1900's and had been used lately as a[...]fumigate it before putting us into it, members in our home, that the extra money never paid for
just inIn 1980 I finally found an outlet for my over
large[...]e of. My hair is black, but I have
Everything was in walking distance and everyone was[...]I decided to play cowboys and Indians In the year 2000, actually Jan., my mother Anne Sloa[...]us after she had a stroke, and as we were talking
in the large barn near Larry’s home in the dusty, hay strewn I realized that many[...]eeing the two story house my husband
been playing in that barn that day and that we had ‘cooked’[...]red the roofing out); the number of individuals
In 1955 the railroad was putting through a new teleg[...], the number of
line and their crew was stationed in town. That’s how I met books we’ve com[...]ter I graduated from
high school, on June 5, 1955 in Thompson Falls, Mt. Vern C[...]Vern Clarence Sloan was born April 18, 1903 in the
Pacific Railway from Seattle to Minnes[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1278)[...]ng and immediately took it.. The cracks in the floor let in so much
they still had a distance to walk.[...]er, sent over an old large
Vern learned to work in the woods around the Minn, carpet to[...]use of his
father went to Texas to try their luck in the oil fields. It outside tap for 50 cents[...]ther Alfred W est arrived from Butte to find work in
‘clean’ work of the forest and returned north. Sometime in town, and ended up working in Adam’s garage as Vern’ s
1928 his father, Geo[...]n practiced
and decided to try his hand at mining in Butte, Mont., Vern, baseball with the town t[...]h sleigh and
set off for Butte, Montana, arriving in that mining town. the young couple would cut across the field to Hank
W hile working in Butte, Vern’s sister Polly, introduced N[...]gal.), and the
Mabel Jenkins, born Sept. 8, 1911 in Lead, Lawrence rest of the evening[...]other and W illiam There they remained, in this small house, still making
Henry II her young[...]Sweetman
The couple were married Nov. 19, 1929 in Helena, Mont. came back to Thompson to t[...]zero, Vern and Anne eloped to father-in-laws,’ Jim Adam’s, garage. At that time Larry gave
Helena Montana in a touring car that only had curtains for V[...]nearly freezing to death by the time they arrived in larger four room shack down by the river owne[...]itol. Fearing some of the shenanigans that happen in a Blackman, by then brother Alfred had joined[...]decided to keep their was now living in Death Valley, Ca.
marriage a secret for a spell.[...]plans to leave
would not notice the wedding entry in the newspaper. (W hen soon for Kellogg, Idaho where he will be employed in the
Annie was in her late 80's this discrepancies in the marriage DeSoto Garage. For the past year[...]at the Chrysler
Returning to Butte, Vern worked in the mines and Anne garage in Kellogg, Idaho. Once again the family made a
went[...]edger, Thompson
severe chest cold; she was buried in Butte, Mt., but in 1980 Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - front p[...]im his wages, but did
The depression had also set in and the mines were forced to give him $10.0[...]anches.’ An Sloan, who formerly worked in Thompson Falls and after
offer many miners could[...]and many families leaving and working in W allace, is now residing at Trout
moved to Trout[...]allace and Kellogg are shutting down
On arriving in Trout Creek, Vern, Anne, Helen, along with[...]r remaining five children, moved Back in Trout Creek Vern found work as noted in this
into one side of the Trout Creek Hotel with[...]side. Thompson Falls - M&M. Vern Sloan were in Thompson
Jim Smith had a saw mill in operation so Vern traded labor Falls visit[...]nment during this time was scarce, but on several
in, they remained there three months, barely making[...]occasions dances were held where Vern would bring in the
W hen Vern was offered a job in Thompson Falls with generato[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1279)[...]n accordion. ranch.
In 1935, Vern bought a Cedar saw mill from the Bank,[...]. The mill provided for the family until they had cut
that the prices were better in Butte. Vern and his brothers what timber w[...]e shingle mill. In 1940 Charlie Pyatt had another mill for sale loca[...]d this covered with the bark slabs from the first cut on a
tail, he was sure she could have caught the squirrel. log to hold the tar-paper in place. No matter how tight the
During his time[...]ght Anne would bring the three girls
home station in Thompson Falls decided to check to see if out for a shower, improvised by poking holes in a 2# syrup
he was alert and working, so they set[...]g side of the steam engine with hot
Iff. (Records in County Commissioners records.). It was water in one and cold for rinsing in the other. After soap and
during this time that h[...]water agitating the clothes. A long stick, used
In the fall of 1936 he heard of a saw mill owned by[...]ng very smooth, was placed
Charlie Pyatt for sale in Dixon, Mont., which he bought, but near by[...]so they wrung.
returned to her parents home in Butte for the birth of their In 1942 the mill was moved to Clear Creek on the Fla[...]he creek bottom. W ayne Hill was hired to
working in the mines again. That spring leaving the family,[...]a point two miles
(During this time, many people in Dixon called Vern “Bob,” away using the two horses used in logging. The horses,
after his uncle Robert ‘Bo[...]r the Charlie and Dutch had been acquire in 1937 from the
Indian reservation years ago and wa[...]t wasted.
daughter, Vernette, was born. Meanwhile in Trout Creek, Bath water was also used[...]not be coming floors.
back, put his son in touch with Vern and they bought the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1280)[...]ttle operation.’
hay and Helen, the horses were in such a sweat that Vern This arrange[...]had a fatal accident Jean then
Helen could be put in the girls dorm. She was only 10 years deci[...]rom the shipment of lumber to be shipped, to be
In 1943 Annie Mae was to enter school so the family[...]the corner of Clay Street. A home that Anne lived in for cheated, so with a phone call to Ve[...]ound (he was fixing a pan of hot water with vicks in it
saw the lumber and to also work with the timbe[...]ick, when he spilled it on his foot.)
Brockmeyer, in Spokane. Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 31,
In that August, a serious mill accident happened, wh[...]oula last Saturday to get Mr. Sloan’s brother - in -
story is in his article). It made all concern face the fact that law Bill, who has been in the hospital there for some time.
medical help wa[...]gh other, Vern hit a financial low spot in the saw mill running,
driving to town.[...]that summer he contracted out to Charlie Pyatt to cut on
Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Sept 15, a cedar timber sale Charlie had in Superior, Mt. W ith his
1943 - Nice Lumbering Ope[...]d with him
tall mature timber with much whitepine in the stand, Lee before and was a good worker and his family, and then a
Moyer is in charge and Vern Sloan and partners are[...]y a small mill, and its daily worked only in a breech cloth, wearing a long coat when he
produ[...]but without any hitch day after day they was in public or around women. It was a very unprofitable
make a good consistent cut. venture, with Annie doing the cooking in a camp with out
As casual observers it looks t[...]been cutting and many many small cooked in a camp or left her newly acquired home.
trees are[...]ll and woods After W orld W ar II, in the ‘50s, Annie was one of the first
crew, ther[...]employed. to ‘man’ the sky watch in a shack across from the Hoff
They have run a road[...]s.
came out from New Jersey about a year ago, and in a years In 1950 when Brown’s lumber company began operatio[...]applied for work and was offered the position out in
woodsman, Jean Sparks, too, has always lived in the east, the yard unloading logg[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1281)[...]l finally the county jail became her
years prior. In 1951 after a family conference, Vern drove to[...]Community Congregational church with burial in the City
Though Vern was working at Brown’s mill now,[...]Rev. John E. Gebhardt.
was spending some time out in the woods - After the de[...]rt By Falling Tree - Vern Sloan (she put in18 years of working as ticket seller at the local
was taken to the Sanders County General hospital in Hot theater for Harold Jensen and 6 year[...]churches, she came into and affected many lives. In 1982
It was reported that Sloan was cutting the[...], if only for part-time, as they had not
It was in the ‘50s when Vern went to Superior to look ove[...]ber sales and while there he fell down the stairs in she was gone nor the money she had been able[...]or came organization, only to rejoin again in 1972. At the disbanding
back telling Vern not to[...]htened out and used for scratching until the In noting incidents in her life the following need to be
cast was finall[...]me a member of the Community
‘trying’ to work in the woods. Congregational Church and participated in all of the
Vern continued working at Brown’s[...]ng money for the Fellowship.
accidental car death in March, 17,1963 on the Denton She was[...]heir terms of office. She also compiled a
cutting in a logging road to building a home. Vern was a[...]ir All” on those who died
man of about 5'10,” in height; black hair and handsome, serving our country while in the Army forces from Sanders
never did put on a l[...]f County.
getting a job done. If it meant being in the woods at 4 in the Annie will always be remembered for many things; in the
morning and working until dark on his equipme[...]nd words were not hard for her children were in school, she would produce a cake; her
him to say.[...]pinochle and the marathons that she participated in;
main fault though was drinking. Dropping into th[...]ons, with the ghost made of paper tubing, sitting in a
girls, preserving food for the winter, and alwa[...]her own particular style of June 30, 2004, in Sandpoint, Idaho at the home of her
in playing the piano, and many times neighbors would[...]daughter Ann Miller. A memorial service was held in the
to visit and end up singing into the night.[...]auditorium before her ashes were placed beside
In 1952 Anne was asked if she would do laundr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1282)[...]gging camp near the mouth of Thompson
Salt Lake City Daily Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah March river. He was on the down hill side of a heavy log and when
4, 1884 - City and Neighbors - W . K. Sloan, a well known[...]on on the Thompson Falls route to the In the 1920 federal census he stated that he was sin[...]died Sept. 11, 1925 Missoula, Mt. and was buried in
May 2, 1884 - K. Maher, T. J. Demers, J. C. McDia[...]d’Alene Vol 1 folio 194, noted his death in Missoula, but that he
Mission for a toll road. They claim that the trail made from resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.)
Thompson Falls does not foll[...]e he died that
Alice Marie and her family lived in Thompson Falls for night about 11 o’clock. The cause of death being heart
several years in the 1950's, residing along Prospect Creek. t[...]Mr. Small was about 68 years of age. He was born in
Debra ( Lee Thornhill of Bellgrade) 3] W . Dean ([...]lls for many years. A brother, Matt Small of this city is the
Vancouver, W ash.)[...]Matt Small was noted residing in Thompson Falls at the
W ayne & Bever[...]to Gardner, Kans, son died of diphtheria in the later 1800's early 1900's.
where the former i[...]following: Alfred Smith residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Char[...]ight;
Ellisport will establish a lumber yard here in a few days. The medium build; blue colored eyes[...]Real Estate Transfer - James C. Forbes to in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Davi[...]ese children are Ann Smith of Yakt, Mt. - 1]
born in Ireland.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1283)[...]for their families.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]by the Humane Society ‘in the county’ from which they
The Sanders Count[...]m starve or be killed.
now a street car conductor in Spokane. They are all v[...]ally subscribed for the Ledger.
personal tax list in the treasurer’ s office.
Birdie married Cliff[...].
Information from their marriage license #1275 in the Charlie married Hazel C. ___ and th[...]Mrs. Hazel Smith’s sister came to care for him in
Thompson Falls, Mt. to W illiam B. Smith and Bert[...]is Inn connected with the Johnson Service station in Plains.
Thompson Falls - Bonnie Smith is back hom[...]Mrs. Hazel Smith’s sister came to care for him in The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thomp[...]ith the Cabinet Forest in the summer of 1934 and has since been
Sanders C[...]Falls, Mt. assigned to the Regional Office in Missoula, has been
Nov. 28, 1934 - Local Happenin[...]ntly assigned to the Forest Supervisor’s office in
Smith and family moved the latter part of last we[...]Staff Sergeant (Teletype Operator 237). He served in
their cattle and horses on George Good’s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1284)[...]to work in two shifts.
He was a heavy equipment operator in construction work.
Clayton married Kay Michael[...]1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a
in 1939. He served with the U.S. Army in the European laborer.
Theater from 1942[...]Frank L. Smith married in Coeur d’Alene, Ida. July 17,
Sanders County I[...]rived from Spokane last week for a two day in the City cemetery (death certificate # 246); 2]
week’s v[...]Rodney F, April 27, 1926 in Lewiston, Idaho; 3] LyVonne,[...]Fred Smith
The family lived previously in Philippsburg, Mt., before The W eekly Miss[...]la, Mt. Territory Friday
moving to Thompson Falls in about 1912, living here until May 19, 1882 - W eeksville Items - Fred Smith has opened a
sometime in the 1920's.[...]Thompson Falls, paid our city a visit and reports business
The W eekly Missou[...]son Falls House
supervision of Capt. Gamble, who, in company with Mrs.
Gamble, Dr. E. O. Smith[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1285)[...]represents the Thompson Falls Improvement company in
Thompson Falls in the near future. H[...]itchard disposed of his business interests in Fort Benton. Mr. Day
creek mines in Idaho. Messrs. Russell and McGlinchy were[...]ay for Camas Hotsprings to take the baths for the
in town last Saturday, working in the interest of their route, next two or three[...]g, a daughter.
and to Pritchard creek, which ____ in the vicinity and down The Sanders County[...]is reported that George S. Smith
making the trip in the short distance of but twenty five miles. ha[...]e trip over the road has been made by pedestrians in Missoula, who will take charge of the[...]was state, where he has land interests.
run in the Missoulian - Go To The New Mines By W ay of[...]Smith have made many friends since coming to his city who
1884 - page four col 1 - Loval News - Col. G. G. Smith wish them much success in their new field of enterprise.
visited his family[...]t his barber shop, writes that he resides in Eagle Butte, Mt.
the flood side of migration that[...]Harry died March 20, 1961 with burial in the Plains
Oregon to Eugene Des Armo and G[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1286)[...]Mt. Thurs. well and favorably known in this section that comment is
March 23, 1961 page[...]e. Nevertheless, it behooves every one
found dead in his cabin up Thompson River at the old[...]they know to be an excellent workman, while
p.m. in the Community Methodist church in Plains. Burial the opportunity is ripe. And don’t fail to prevail on the good
will be in the Plains cemetery under the direction of the[...]t believe the good doctor may return again.
years in various locations in different phases of logging Doc. is a migh[...]have around and like the
operations. He remained in his cabin when Livingston festive Geo[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
He was active in and around the cabin and Lyman Liebig, Dec[...]Ledger W ed. Oct. 30, 1935
years old. Burial was in the Plains cemetery. Thompson[...]85 Idaho to Brigg A. Smith James was born in 1906.
(born Feb. 25, 1852 Nevada) and Jane Barnett (Glasgow, Jim died in 1962 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
Scot.),[...]t. section 15 plot # 12.
Marie was born ca 1894 Iowa. Her father was born in
Iowa and her mother in Germany.[...]Kalispell, Mt. and
the remains were laid to rest in the Conrad cemetery at that they had one son:[...]nal Plains Mt. Aug. 30, 1906 -
acquaintances were in attendance. Mr. Smith was well Thomps[...]ust recently visited his people here. were in Missoula Saturday to consult a specialist relativ[...]d the spinal cord. (Little Jimmy was being tossed in
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - J.[...]onounced to be an excellent crippled)
workman in that line.[...]entist, expects to depart with his estimable wife in a Niarada were married recently in Kalispell. They will make
few weeks for the Sound country. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are so their home in Thompson Falls. The bride and groom are
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1287)[...]well known and the Ledger with the community join in Note on Sadie - Sadie was secretary fo[...]her Jimmy died Sept. 3, 1971 with burial in the Thompson
brothers and sisters were: 1] James[...]with burial in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery,
Sadie gr[...]Falls, Mt. (Section 13 - lot #6).
started working in different jobs around the Thompson Falls[...]Friday at 11 a.m., in the Community Congregational Church
Sanders Cou[...]ing at her Thompson Falls Home. Interment will be in
Stackhouse will retire as postmaster under republ[...]y clerk and Sadie was born Jan. 6, 1911 in Lonepine and attended
recorder for a number of years will replace him under schools there and in Thompson Falls, where she was
appointment of the[...]tmaster with the work until the first of Smith in March 1935 in Kalispell. He died in 1971.
October when A. L. Anderson has been promis[...]sessor. The Smiths had made their home in Thompson Falls their
The Sanders County Indepen[...]vember 15. City Library and Library Memorial Board as well as
T[...]s for 1938 records their substituting in several capacities in Sanders County offices.
son’s name and birthdat[...]W ild Rose Rebekah Lodge and
James was elected in 1943 as Grand Noble in the IOOF. member of the Community Cong[...]James Smith
Smith was first elected to the post in 1936. Previously, Sanders County Indepe[...]Smith who formerly lived in Hamilton are staying in one of
M&M Smith have a son, James N. who is a[...]Mrs. Smith’s health.
Department of the Interior in W ashington DC. Mrs. Smith i[...]Sila (Durham) Smith
his reputation he has gained in his office. One democratic James P. Smi[...]tated, “I believe Jim is he best clerk of court in following children: 1] Gail M. Ca 1914 Thompson[...]W illiam A. Oct. 11,
spanning more than 42 years in the Sanders County clerk of 1929; 2] Jame[...]1935;
probably Montana’s oldest clerk of court in point of years of Thompson Falls sc[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1288)[...]m B. Smith of - Miss Kate E. Smith of this city has been engaged to teach
Thompson Falls. Sergeant Smith has just returned from in the public schools of Spokane. She will be in charge of
Korea where he had been stationed with[...]a teacher in the Spokane schools is a guest of Mr and Mrs.[...]J. Gordon Smith was born June 22, 1910 Salt Lake City, The Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFall[...]e guest
J. Gordon died June 8, 1961 with burial in the Plains of her sister Mrs. H. C. Schul[...]to resume her duties in the school there.
Jay Gordon Smith was found Ju[...]er he was hit by a passing train.. He died June 8 in morning by those watching by the bedside of Mis[...]rs. H. C. Schultz, that the thread of life
buried in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]Jerry Smith was born 18-7 and died 1925. Burial in the has lain ill at the home of her siste[...]kansas. His parents recover.
were born in Ohio. Kate E. Smith died May 1909 with burial in the W ildrose
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]passed peacefully into her long sleep. Her demise cut
W eber went to Spokane Sunday evening in response to a short a beautiful life, fo[...]f Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W eber. The Flowers in abundance expressed the esteem in which the
former is Mrs. W eber’s mother and th[...]beautiful casket.
are on their way to their home in W isconsin from an Rev. Mr. Tylor’s words were a beautiful tribute to the
extended visit in Spokane. spl[...]s. John W . Smith of Interment was made in the public cemetery, the grave
Spokane are spendi[...]od To
Mr. Smith notes many changes for the better in Thompson in Thee.
those years and insists that it is one[...]as about thirty-five years of age and
small towns in the northwest.[...]ubject to ill health and the attack that resulted in
Kate E. Smith was born about 1874.[...]she was following her
Kate E. Smith was noted in the Feb. 1, 1906 Sanders chosen avocation as a teacher in the Spokane public schools.
County Signal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1289)[...]Crossen, was born Dec. 8, 1871 in Ridgeway, W isc., came
to Montana in 1880 and settled three miles north of Plains[...]h was born July 20, 1863 Brooklyn, Smith in April 1893. Mrs. Smith the mother of six children[...]n, his three boys and three girls, but in February 1901 the Angel of
parents were also born in New York. Death visi[...]dget Hand. and a Christian in all that the word implies. Mrs. Smith was
The 1[...]everal court battles the State Supreme Court
were in Missoula Saturday to consult a specialist relative to ruled in favor of L. E. Smith. Smith has resumed the offic[...]been caused by a fall which five months and in all probability Smith will also be paid the
effected the spinal cord. (Little Jimmy was being tossed in same wages.
the air when he was dropped, cau[...]strict
Margaret died March 24, 1907 with burial in the Plains court. An opinion delivered by[...]ad been feeling the same as usual Smith was in Plains yesterday superintending the removal of
th[...]he departed. A long line of Smith has resided in Sanders county longer than the editor
carriages followed the remains to the cemetery where the and in his long residence he has shown himself to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1290)[...]Thurs. Sept. 4, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
in the assesseors office.[...]ied by his son, W innie, who will resume
residing in the city. his s[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - Jimmy Smith is now working in the
Smith, the little son of L. E. Smith, acciden[...]onard Eugene Smith died July 16, 1939 with burial in
left his 38 caliber Smith W esson revolver, as he[...]Plains, Mont.
of the reach of the children, but in some way W innie Sanders County Inde[...]directory lists him as work he located in the Plains valley in 1892. In April 18, 93
deputy sheriff. he was united in marriage to Margaret Crossen, who
The Thompson[...]lk directory lists him as preceded him in death by thirty two years. To this union
deputy s[...]there were born six children, two children dying in infancy.
The Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory[...]moving from Plains to Thompson Falls in the year 1906
Sanders County Signal, Thur. Apri[...]Sanders County and was active in local politics until a few
Sanders County Signa[...]years preceding his death.
Smith has resided in Sanders county longer than the editor Mr.[...]es a host of friends to mourn the loss of one
and in his long residence he has shown himself to be a g[...]y, July 18th, at the Parkhurst Funeral Home, with
in the assessors office.[...]n of Thompson will succeed Len interred in the Plains cemetery.
E. Smith as jailor on Januar[...]rd Francis & Kathleen (M cDonald) Smith
competent in every respect and his many friends in the Leonard Francis Smith was born ab[...]ted the following: Leonard Francis Smith residing in
ground, cutting a deep and dangerous gash in his scalp. Plains, Mt.; 19 years old; bo[...]he Depart.of Agriculture, Cabinet National Forest in
July 21, 1911 - Additional Local News - Rev. T. H[...]E. Smith piloted the first patrol of boys in height; stout build; blue colored eyes; dark brow[...].
evening of the death of his brother at his home in Brooklyn, Information from their marriage license # 612 in the
NY.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1291)[...]2 years of age born electrician; served in the Air Force from May of 1943
Plains, Mt. to L.[...]July 5, 1985 Tuffy was in a fatal haying accident.
Kathleen E. McDonald w[...]eonard died Oct. 4, 1951 with burial Oct. 9, 1951 in the Tuffy was driving a tractor pulling a wag[...]ipment, he died at the scene of
His son Lyle is in the air force stationed at Great Falls, the ac[...]His obituary was in the Sanders County Ledger Thurs.[...]sday morning at 10 a.m. at the Fraternal Cemetery in
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. M[...]cted by the John Robb VFW Post.
A. L. Foye joined in wedlock A. Long and Lillian Smith. Thei[...]children are Meghan,
This was the second wedding in Thompson Falls. No Priscilla and Kathleen living in Plains, Mt. Their daughter
particulars could be o[...]tana to Lyle Smith died 1985 with burial in the Fraternal
Leonard and Kathleen Smith.[...]M argaret Smith
school in 1942.[...]t A. Crossen.
Company, beginning with the company in 1941 as a part- The Sanders County Ledge[...]Montana Friday
time employee. Leaving the company in 1943 when he Nov. 5, 1909 - Honor roll for not missing school: Thompson
enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in W orld W ar II, Falls: 8th grade- Margaret Smi[...]ory lists her as
discharged as a First Lieutenant in 1952. operator of MST & T Co.
Lyle and Carolyn Castle were married March 10, 1945 in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Sioux City, Iowa. The couple moved to Thompson Falls in May 14, 1915 - page 4 - Mrs. Edna Stultz[...]ileen and Tim. position as relief operator in the local telephone exchange
That same year he ob[...]The Sanders County Ledger Friday Nov. 12, 1915
In 1961 the family purchased a ranch north of Thompson Thompson Falls, Mt. - Popular Young Couple United in
Falls where he raised polled Herefords. Though residing in marriage - Miss Margaret Smith and Mrs. Jose[...]y would spend much of their time at this city were married in Plains W ednesday morning at 9
the ranch. He also[...]nd guide service o’clock by Father Donohue, in the Catholic Church.
and wrote about his experien[...]th them, left early W ednesday morning for Plains in Leon
Tuffy was a member of the Thompson Falls V[...]after which Mr.
Lyle joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in and Mrs. Shairer returned to Thompson Fa[...]1960 through 1964. His card noted that he resided in Mrs. Flower remained to visit f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1292)[...]The bride is the daughter of L. E. Smith of this city, and “Movies.” - O. E. Smith, wife, three daughters and two sons,
was raised from childhood in Sanders County. For some arrived here[...]or a day and leaving for
moving to Thompson Falls in 1906, and here have made Spokane on[...]h here and at Plains, radical changes, putting in raised seats and otherwise
who will wish the newl[...]ian’s helper at the power camp. He In a conversation with the Ledger representative, Mr[...]hile not nearly so that they will not be in a position to furnish us with the
well known as h[...]re about the first of April;
during his residence in Thompson Falls. therefo[...]necessary alterations and additions in the hall and I have a
The 1915 Thompson Falls Po[...]My partner, Mr. Hurd, will be here in a few days, and I am[...]picture man, having formerly conducted a theater in Seattle
April 12, 1907 - O. C. Johnson, resident[...]to purchase the property owned by Joe Valentine, in[...]the east end of town, and erect a residence. I am in a
M orris Smith[...]hy you are not
His death was due to suicide, he cut his throat. going to have a mighty good town here.”
Morris’s death was Dec. 2, 1938 in Thompson Falls, Mt. Mr. Smith has a ni[...]t a bakery
at the age of 58 years, his burial was in the county section of business in Hamilton, for whom he is desirous of securing a
t[...]location in this town for a bakery and confectionery store.[...]f embezzlement, it being alelged that he is short in
The 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists hi[...]th the railroad company some $200. He is confines in the[...]jail and will have a preliminary examination with in a
O. E. Smith[...]de Austin
residence and will move his family here in the spring. It is W eekly Montanian Sept 5[...]eam of 1600 weight geldings.
with the proposition in view of establishing a permanent[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1293)[...]yesterday started action in the district court for a divorce
Sanders County[...]eral years ago, returned It is alleged in the complaint that they were married in
Saturday and will be employed by W . B. Russell.[...]l W . Smith and Elizabeth Smith was brought about in
June 7, 1907 - Perry Smith left for Heron last we[...]Miller Smith
will have charge of the logging work in connection with the signed a decree giving t[...]Falls, Mt. Friday a house of ill repute in the town Plains, and that on several
Sept. 19, 19[...]mith
Jan. 15, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. Perry Smith is in the St. Luke’s Ruth Smith was born March 1,[...]on Falls,
hospital to be operated on for a growth in her side. Montana to W illiam B. Smit[...]from their marriage license # 4508 page 348
drift in a boom where the logs are cut in two so they will not Missoula County Courthouse[...]k and form a jam at the power dam. The men go out in a Denton of Deer Lodge, Montana; white; 34 years of age
boat and cut the logs while floating in the boom or eddy and born March 6, 1910 Crete[...]nformation from the marriage license Book 1 # 158 in the
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]iously married - Justice A. L. Foye joined in wedlock, A. Long and Sylvia
married to - Elizabet[...]peace was born ca 1881 Lamore, were born in Penn.
W y., to John Mackepeace and Anna C. Brown. Tom’s wife was born in Mont. Her sister was Nora, a
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday teacher in the Clayton, W ash., school in 1916.
Dec. 13, 1912 - front page col 3 - Married[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
were united in marriage at 12 o’clock Saturday night by[...]4-11-44 accepted a position as clerk in the Thompson Falls
Riverside.[...]ntile Co.
been an inmate of a house of ill repute in the city of The Sanders County Ledger,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1294)[...]. Smith died April 1934 Seattle, W ashington
lost in a blizzard and the body was found buried beneath[...]ipsburg, many years standing, died recently in a Seattle hospital. He
visited her sister Mrs. To[...]rcantile, a position that he held for many years. In 1923
Feb. 6, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Tom Smith left[...]nd from there will go to grocery store in the building formerly occupied by the
Rochester,[...]relatives. Tim died 1994 with burial in the same plot as Lyle ‘Tuffy’
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Smith in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Sept.[...]W . L. Smith
Tom has been in Philipsburg for several weeks looking San[...]number of buildings, put in a little land under construction
The Sanders C[...]nd hope to buy or
at Philipsburg. She will remain in Thompson Falls for a time get other land here.[...]loping raw ground. They still hold irrigated land in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]Billings district. Most new comers have one thing in
Dec. 20, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Tom[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1295)[...]Employe at Local Power Plant - teaching in Montana.
W . R. Smith and wife from Holter, Monta[...]Smith joined the Ashland School District in 1957, taking a
Sunday. Mr. Smith will be night fo[...]who comes here, they are delighted with our in Ashland on his way to a job in mountain View, Ca., but
climate, which is so noti[...]ad planned the new building and we were getting
In 1952 W ayne Smith was a relief sawyer at the organized to move in,” he said. That move came in 1960,
Thompson Falls Lumber Co., (Old Brown’s m[...]Smith was born in Valley City, ND. He grew up there and[...]graduated from Valley City State College with a bachelor of
W i[...](Halonen) Smith education degree in 1940.
W illard Smith was born Valley City, North Dakota. Smith was teaching in Brockton, Mont., even before he
W illard married Jennie Halonen and they had the graduated. In 1939, he was a junior high school principal in
following child: 1] Clark.[...]ne year Smith was also a district superintendent (in
Halonen and Anna. Her siblings were: 1] John; 2][...]Jennie died Dec. 1969 Ashland, Ore., with burial in that (Portion missing from my clipping) - couple of years in the
city.[...]ol 6 - Ashland Ore.- Funeral services were In 1946 He took a job in a California school, lasted three
conducted Monda[...]ce there, he again
Smith, 59, who formerly taught in Thompson Falls and also tried the superinte[...]t.,
superintendent of schools. Burial was Tuesday in Astoria, district before coming to Ashland.[...]his retirement. They do plan to spend time living in their
principal of Ashland High School. Medford home and their second home in Lincoln city.
Mrs. Smith moved to Trout Creek with her famil[...]wn. She attended schools at Trout changes in education.
Creek and was graduated from Thompson Falls High School
and then from Montana State University in Missoula. She Wi[...]“Hambone” was sentenced to serve ten days in the county
Ashland; mother, Mrs. Anna Holonen, Ashland; sisters, Mrs. jail Saturday. In justice Fitzgerald’s court he was found
M. C. S[...]ta L. (Grove) Smith
Ex-Spa superintendent retires in Oregon - Hot Springs - W illiam B. Smit[...]mith left his post as father was born in Michigan and his mother in Tennessee
superintendent of the Hot Springs Publi[...]June 1906; 2] Agnes G. March
Halonen, who resides in the Hot Springs Convalescent 1911 Thom[...](Clifford
The following story appeared recently in the Ashland, Ore. Foster); 4] Ruth M. M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1296)[...]Funeral services were held W ednesday afternoon in the
married on July 5th at Spokane. The young cou[...]ter residing since September with her daughters in Deer Lodge.
Mrs. Chas. Norton is a young lady of[...]mith may have a happy services. Burial was in the family plot in the Thompson Falls
journey through life is the wish of all who know them. In cemetery under the direction of the Shrider[...]honor of the occasion there will be a free dance in the IOOF Plains.
Hall to which every one is invited. Mrs. Smith died Sunday in a Deer Lodge hospital.
Alberta ‘Birdie’ L. Grove was born Aug. 16, 1877 in She was born Aug. 16, 1877 in Cokato, Minn. She came to
Cokato, Minnesota to Thomas Drummond Groves and Montana in 1904 and was married to W illiam B. Smith at
Millvia. Her father was born in Minnesota and her mother in Thompson Falls July 5, 1905. Mr. Smith died in 1953.
Indiana.[...]ad
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory noted in their one son.
book that he was a driver.[...]r I draft card noted the 1951 W ed - W omen in Uniform -1st Sgt. Zella Smith,
following: W illiam Smith of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 38 years served in the Pacific Theatre of Operations for over two
of[...]ative: Mrs. Birdie Smith of Thompson Falls; short in
height; stout build; blue colored eyes; dark brow[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
W illiam was elected in 1933 to serve the year as Grand Sept. 24, 1915 - page 3 - C. L. Smock, who has been
Noble in the IOOF.[...]for Gila, Arizona to accept a similar position
In the late 1940's he would hitch his covered wagon[...]large firm of contractors.
and go out of town to cut his winter wood using this means
of transportation to carry it in.[...]. Smyth
W illiam died June 11, 1953 at his home in Thompson The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk[...]him as a
Falls from a heart attack. He was buried in the IOOF civil engineer .
Masonic ceme[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
reported. Burial was in Section 21 - lot #4. April 14,[...]Newsy Notes - Mrs. Joseph
Bertie died June 1959 in Deer Lodge, Mt. with burial in Smythe is on a two months visit with her parents in Boston,
the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, M[...]Mr. and Mrs.
1959 - Mrs. W . Smith, 81, Succumbs In Deer Lodge - J. M. Smyth last[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1297)[...]the little daughter of Both have been working in the Tamarack mine in the Coeur
M&M J. M. Smythe who has been seriously[...]mythe and past three months with his parents in Los Angeles and taking
children left Friday for Butte upon receipt of word from Mr. in the sights on the Pacific coast. Dave Snyder retu[...]in the 20th Engineers with Dave Snyder and John Rogers, he
In his Declaration of Intention for Naturalization, Sanders is in Spokane waiting to be equipped and transferred to[...]his residence; that he left his David served in the Army in the 20th Engineers. He was
home, St. John, travel[...]ge June 23. 1919. Ft. Russell, W yoming.
arriving in Ruford Falls, Main May 16, 1898; he renounced In the 1920's he owned The Hotel Bar.
his allegiance[...]ion Cafe - Dave Snider has
light complexion; 5'5" in height; 155 pounds; brown hair taken over[...]arpenters have been remodeling and rearranging.
In his Naturalization papers he stated he entered th[...]5 - Dave Snider has taken over the
April 15, 1912 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls, proprietorship of the Union[...], Calif. and was
looking after the smallpox cases in and around Trout Creek, 76 years old at the[...]death of
returned yesterday from a two weeks stay in the Thompson Dave Snider at Los Angeles A[...]f section 34, Robert Hout ‘Bob served in the United States Navy
township 23 north,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1298)[...]locate in Montana in ‘89, making him an old pioneer of this
Etta h[...]h he was manager of the Ole mine.
of Undersheriff in 1966 and was hired for the term of Mr.[...]iend.
Bob was elected Sheriff of Sanders County in the elect of His surviving relatives are two[...]c ticket. He served from January 1, who live in St. Jo, Missouri. His wife who will continue her[...]Funeral services were held for him in the Presbyterian
Bob died Dec. 16, 1980 Union,[...]W ash. Friday, with a large crowd in attendance. His body was
Sanders County Ledger,[...]rs. J. Miller and Mrs. R. R. Hoyt.
Sanders County in 1970 and moved to Union in 1973. He Those of Mrs. Snodderly’s family who came from a
served in the Army during W orld W ar II and was a member[...]harlie
of Veterans of Foreign W ars Post No. 4060 in Union. Robbins of Butte, a brother, Mr.[...]n; daughter, Betty butte, a brother and sister-in-law, Mrs. Ella Corie, a sister,
Lou Scavotto, Hol[...]mpsey’s Funeral Chapel Sewell T. Atherton.
in La Grande with the Rev. Jack Hart officiating.[...]Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt.
Frenchman, well known in this section, was hurt recently in W ednesday June 1942 - Obituary - Mrs. T. S. Atherton -
a Bitter Root log drive and died a few days later in the Mrs. T. S. Atherton, 70, died at her home in Hot Springs,
Missoula hospital.[...]crossed the plains with her parents in 1881 to Salesville.
Isaac J. Snoderly married Lenora E., in Norris, Montana Later, the family resided at[...]deline, Ill). of land in Madison county. Later she moved to Thompson
Is[...]pt Falls and Hot Springs. Mr. Snodderly died in 1930, and she
26, 1930 in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]on apartments. Mr. Atherton died
thru-out Montana in mining circles and a resident of Hot in 1941.
Springs for the past four years passed away[...]d
his home. He was 59 years old, having been born in of Florida, a sister, Mrs. Neil[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1299)[...]ty Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Church in Thompson Falls. Music was provided by a girls[...]nd Joe Crossiteer, all of Hot Springs. Burial was in Snorf is work manager in a CCC camp. Mrs. Snorf is
the family plot at the[...]position with a law firm in Spokane.
The Hind family has always regarded T[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange
Mamie E.[...]dependent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. living in Spokane now where Gladyce is attending business
T[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange Falls, Mt. W ed. June 19, 1935 - front[...]From Kinman - Gladyce Snorf graduated from
living in Spokane now where Gladyce is attending business Kinman Business College last Friday. She specialized in a
college and Bonnie is taking a beauty course.[...]live indefinitely in Spokane where she will be working.[...]d. May 2, place, but at present employed in the mines at W allace, is
1934 Thompson Falls, Mt[...]t. Mr. Snorf returned Monday to his work 1935.
in the CCC camp as a boss in the Lolo forest. Thompson Falls[...]a baby
Chas. Snorf, who has lived the past winter in Spokane, boy born Friday evening.
arrived[...]9 - Angus Clayburn, Frank Fox and Victor
Sweetman in Spokane. Bonnie Snorf, who recently Snyder, departed on Tuesday to establish a trapping camp in
graduated from the Morse School of Beauty Culture, is the upper Thompson river country.
employed in W alla W alla.
The Sanders County Indepe[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1300)[...]who covered one of the largest single territories in Montana. compresserman.
Soderlind retired J[...]lined up several shifts as a reserve officer and in
special security stints. He and his wife, Linda,[...]Sorenson
to leave the area. Linda remains at work in her position with Albert Kenneth was born M[...]following: Albert Kenneth Sorenson residing in Thompson
helping folks in need, Mark smiles as he says he won’t miss[...]colored eyes; dark brown
dealt with bear problems in the spring or fall as the animals colored hai[...]rlind said he’s had several memorable incidents in his Alfred W illiam Sorenson was born Sept[...]om Denmark and Sophie
the felony slaughter of elk in the Child’s Road area several Christensdat[...]with burial in the W ildrose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
But[...]hen he would have like. in the W ildrose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
For[...]there was one event he’d rather forget - It was in June Christian Sorensen[...]g from there on the “America,” liner arriving in New
He was thrown forward where he struck the s[...]d his declaration of intention for naturalization in
After the impact the boat ran into the north sh[...]years of age; a farmer; light complexion; 6' in height; 175
not without several cuts, bruises and[...]turned From his ships’ passenger list in the Ellis Island records -
out fine.[...]Christian Sorensen residing in Charlottenlund, Denmark; 24
And there was the t[...]ooting and break through the ice, #16; arrived in New York City March 24, 1907; he is listed
they became more tir[...]h them with Augustus? Meyers; he has $20.00 in his possession; 5' 8" in
carefully placed shots. He felt it was the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1301)[...]It appears that when there are two drug stores in a town
Gerald Franklin July 18, 1938.[...]tory lists him as Sec.
Julia died Jan. 13, 1964 in Missoula, Mt. with burial in the & Treasurer and manager of Power City Drug Co., rooming
City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 3 lot # 10 blo[...]nned Friday - last evening from his old home in W automa, W isconsin that
Mrs. Franklin (Julia Ma[...]ery ill and he is leaving tonight for her
morning in a Missoula hospital following an illness of[...]eral services will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. in St. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]Shrider letter early this week from his father in W antoma,
Funeral Home of Plains.[...]19, 1915 Friday,
She grew up and attended schools in Minnesota. She was Thompson Falls, Mont[...]larger article) Mr.
married to Franklin Sorenson in Plentywood, Mt., June 25, Sorenson, the re[...]y, will remain
1935. They moved to Thompson Falls in September 1937. with us for a short ti[...]ll then go east, where he expects to again engage in
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Zak, Pierz, Minn.; two[...]Missoula; the interest of Mr. Sorenson in the Power City Drug
five sisters, Mrs. Marie Beavers, Brainard,[...]tton, Don Peterson and Norman position in one of the large drug stores of that city.
Jacobson.[...]orn May 28, 1916 Hurdsfield, have located in Spokane, where Mr. Sorenson is employed
N.D. to W arren D. W hiteman and Florence C. Comber. in a drug store.
Frances married John H. Hamman an[...]Franklin died July 19, 1983 buried July 22, 1983 City Franklin Sorenson and Julia Mary Zak.
ce[...]Diane Marie to Gerald
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Power City Drug Company May Sell Franklin Sorenson[...]will be of Thompson Falls. Diane is a senior in the Thompson Falls
added to our population. Georg[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 6,
inventory of the Power City Drug Company’s store, with a 1958 Thurs[...]s. From there he was
A short time ago the Power City Drug company received a sent to Salt Lake City.
notice from the state board of pharmacy i[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1302)[...]Thompson
Franklin Sorenson, who enlisted recently in the Marine Falls Fraternal cemetery, sec[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
Sorenson, a missile crewman in the 43rd’s Battery B, County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Arthur J. Soule; white;
entered the Army in March 1958 and completed basic 28 ye[...]Ord, Calif. The 20 year old soldier residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula County, Mt.; son of
is a[...]n Sorinson now residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., Mt.;
Swen Sorinso[...]of Joseph B. Burrill and Matilda Spafford -
born in Sweden. married April 14, 1897.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Montana to Joseph Burrell (born in Ohio) and Matilda
A. J. Soriede Spafford (born in Ohio). Her siblings were: 1] Sarah; 2]
The 1915[...]years born Canada, parents born in England, he was a
Gust Souldis[...]farmer; - wife Matilda 22 years of age born Iowa, father
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him. Vermont and mother in Kentucky; children: 1] Rosalena 4[...]John & Rose Lena (Burrell) Soule In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]e’ ranchers and there is an abundance of timber in his
W illiam 15 years Mi.; 5] Arthur 15 years Mi;[...]cut.
Arthur came to Montana about 1889 and moved to[...]y Signal Plains Mt. June 7, 1906 -
Thompson Falls in 1890. In 1893 he took up a homestead on Thompson Fal[...]W eekly Montanian Sept 19, 1895 - Arthur Soule is in children to the ground. After bei[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1303)[...]on W ednesday - Lulu and is much interested in the development of Sanders county
Alice, the elde[...]ere fifteen years ago.
the Blue Slide, was killed in a most distressing manner on The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Monday. In company with her younger sister, Susan, she[...]lumn article
saddle and her foot became entangled in the stirrup straps - death of baby girl 21 years ago in 1897 - It is alleged that
and there she hung, whi[...].
The parents were almost heart broken and were in sight The Sanders County Independent[...]e from Arthur Soule.
Funeral services were held in the Odd Fellows hall on The Sanders[...]oule on Nov. sawmill business and had it in operation on many location, a
17, 1909 a daughter[...]897 at
June 23, 1916 - page 3 col 3 - First Visit in Thirty Years - Thompson Falls, Arthur John S[...]ash., Edward, Samuel and
his first visit to that city in over thirty years. Mr. Soule Kenneth of Thompson Falls; Ernest Soule of Yakima; Mrs.
formerly lived in Helena and will have an opportunity to F[...]Thurs. The Soule family is prominent in Sanders County and is
Jan. 31, 1918 - C. A. Burre[...]ived listed as among the earliest pioneers in this section. The
Monday to visit his sister, Mrs[...]prosperous ranchers and stockmen, ranches in the west end of the county.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1304)[...]ct of the coroner’s jury, which was
Dec 6, 1941 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery.[...]ence at the cabin is alleged to have been
friends in the community. He had lived in and near the immediate cause of th[...]one that has been given thus far, as her
Montana in 1887 and to the Thompson Falls country in husband, acting upon the advice of his attorney, refuses to
1890. In 1893 he took up a homestead in the Blue Slide talk.
district and had[...]ading up to the shooting as she tells them, are
In April 1897 he married Rosa Lena Burrell, who went to corroborated in many respects by other persons, but in the
her reward on September 22 of this year. Mr.[...]Kellogg, Idaho; also four brothers and one sister in the East. Arthur Soule. Ranch for a time follo[...]moved his effects there and later went to work in the woods
Angst, Dick Ouellette, Arthur Preston,[...]Austin.
Fitzgerald and W m. Kirby. Burial will be in the family plot Friday morning as he was[...]purchase some supplies and to meet his wife,
are in charge of the Twichel Funeral Home of St. Ignatiu[...]d for a load of hay and not finding
Ben married in 1914/1915.[...]d between
his family from Michigan, was a visitor in town Tuesday. the two men, begging him n[...]Soule reports that he is rapidly getting settled in his new clinched and a desperate hand-to-hand encounter followed in
home and expects to enjoy his surroundings here.[...]done. During the
Thompson Falls, Mt., with burial in the W ildrose cemetery, struggle, in which the younger man seemed to have the
Thompson[...]picture of several times, wounding him in the shoulder.
Benjamin) - Benjamin Soule Killed D[...]om but was stopped just
Took Place at Noon Friday in Young Man’s Cabin 12 Miles outside the door by a bullet in his leg, and then while he
W est of Town.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1305)[...]eet her, all excuse for the terrible affair would
in his shoulder, Arthur Soule drove to town to give[...]ly weakened from the served seven years in the navy and later worked in Detroit.
loss of blood and the effects of the fig[...]his death.
revolver and other evidence, returned in the morning with Victim Not to Blame - He[...]Mrs. Arthur Soule absolves him from any blame in the affair
between the thigh and knee. The bone w[...]le that had father arrives to assist the wife in returning to Tyre, Mich.,
taken place. Meat and p[...]ill be made.
cooking on the stove, were scattered in front of the stove Arthur Soule has lived[...]bread were on the floor finest ranches in the county. He is the father of seven
beside the[...]er - A 32-caliber Iver Johnson toiled for in such an unaccountable manner.
revolver was lying[...]s, Edward Soule
one in the wall and one in a board standing against the wall, Edward Soule was born Sept. 6, 1903 on the family ranch
with the one in Arthur’s shoulder, accounted for the empty[...]secured Ed Soules, who has been convalescing in a hospital in
by Sheriff Hartman contained one empty and five l[...]artridges. It is a 45-70 W inchester and had been in the himself while hunting, is back in Thompson Falls feeling
possession of Arthur Soule[...]rs. The stock fine, although his arm is still in a sling.
was cracked, There was a large blood sta[...]- Mrs. Ben Soule arrived with their Oct. 25th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 6
eight-month-[...]ome all the way from Michigan to join her
husband in what was to have been their future home, only to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1306)[...]Information from their marriage license # 1131 in the license was issued to Kenneth Soule[...]Information from their marriage license #1119 in the
to John Henry Hebert (now deceased) and Esthe[...],
Information from their marriage license # 730 in the where he died.
Sanders County Court[...]At one time Kenneth was the Town Marshall in Thompson
A. Soule of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 year[...]Kenneth Soule Jr. was born August 27, 1937 in Thompson
The 1930 federal census Sanders Count[...]Kenneth graduated from Thompson Falls High School in
25B # 25-25 - Soule, Joseph A.; owns his home; $25.00 1955. In the fall and winter of 1955-56 he attended Kinman[...]Force. He received his basic training in the U. S. Air Force
logging; (wife) Helen M. 21 years old; married at the age of in California.
16 years; born Mt.; father born Mich;[...]Kenneth Grant died Jan. 1958 with burial in the Fraternal
Myrtle F. (daughter) 3 years[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1307)[...]Susan M. Thayer and Edward A.
Interment will be in the IOOF cemetery here. Airmen from Soule wi[...]s stationed Sam joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
with the Air Force, his friends started a search.[...]ey were able to trace the ski trails. in 1950 through 1951. His card noted that he was a f[...]d Sunday night downstream from residing in Thompson Falls; he was served in the Army,
where the accident occurred.[...]om the Lewis & Clark post # 2
entered the service in the spring of 1956. in 1945. Serial # 39386000.
He was born in Thompson Falls Aug. 27, 1937 and After the service Sam lived in Michigan a few years, then
received all his schooling in the Thompson Falls schools. He going to W yomi[...], 1967 Hot Springs, Mt. at the age
class of 1955. In the fall and winter of 1955-56 he attended of 43 years with burial in the City Cemetery, Thompson
Kinman Business university at[...]ock 12.
Air Force. He received his basic training in the Air Force in Sam died June 16, 1978 Sheridan W yoming (Ve[...]clude his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Soule City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont. Sec. 4 lot # 9 bl[...](He was training to be an airplane mechanic in Calif. when
Minnesota, a grandmother.[...]Samuel W hite soule died June 1978 with burial in the City
Myrtle Soule was born about 1927 to Arthur John[...]vices for Samuel W hite Soule, 72, were conducted in our
Funeral services were held in Seattle Saturday for Myrtle Savior Lutheran[...]was drafted into the service for W orld W ar II in 1942. He
Samuel “Sam” W hite was born Jan. 31, 1906 on the returned home in the spring of 1943 following a medical
homestead[...], Ed, and ran the
Sam was inducted Jan. 7, 1942 in the Army and sent to Blue Slide mail rout[...]ght, Upon receiving an offer from an uncle in Michigan to
Spokane, W a.[...]dren: 1] Ira; 2] Kenneth (or are they his in 1958.
brothers)[...]Sam moved to the Veterans Home at Columbia Falls in
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders 1973. In 1973 he was transferred to the medical hospital a[...]Falls, Mt. # 1597 - Samuel Sheridan, and in 1976 was transferred to the Park Place
W . Soule[...], Mt.; 37 years of age born Nursing Home in Great Falls where he remained until his
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1308)[...]Iva died Nov. 23, 1957 of natural causes in the home of
two brothers, Ernest, Seattle, Kennet[...]a. and Mrs. years of age. Her burial was in Akron, OH.
Susan Thayer, Thompson Falls; six gran[...]thy woman from New Jersey who had
Interment was in the City Cemetery with military rites. inherited s[...]Choo Soun W hile in Florida she met Lee Moyer and established a
Cho[...]hip with him. W hen she decided to come west to
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]d and single; manager.
that he was a servant in the household of Victor Seward as a Jean m[...]was born in New Mexico and her mother in Kentucky.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]rced or died. I found he did not always put widow in)
Aug. 25, 1916 - page four col 1 - Teachers Engag[...]t grades is a teacher of several years experience in Thomas Sparks
upper gr[...]Mt. Friday
endorsement from prominent school men in Minnesota and June 2, 1911 - page 3 - Thomas Sparks, the well-known
in eastern Montana. prospector, was in from Prospect creek yesterday. He
The Sanders C[...]Prospect creek pretty well up toward the divide,
in the public schools. She was accompanied by a niece from came in on Saturday. Mr. Sparks has been busy developing[...]ndent Ledger, Thompson mining men in this vicinity, arrived here from Spokane on
Falls[...]Teachers Monday. Mr. Sparks is an old timer in this section having
Finally Chosen for Thompson F[...]cared
for four years was the eighth grade teacher in our school, for at the Sacred Heart hospit[...]John Souzy in from Prospect creek this week.
The 1909 T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1309)[...]lk directory noted him as
was found seriously ill in his cabin on Prospect creek, and editor and pr[...]Plainsman. Mr. Spencer’s many friends in Sanders county
Carrie A. Spence was born about[...]that they were born white and LaFollette in 1912.
neither had been previously married: that Carried resided in The 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory notes[...]Mont.
LaVerne Lott was 23 years of age; residing in Bozeman, The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]The first issue of
version - noted their marriage in their newspaper. the Ledger was publi[...]property in the east end of town and sold while here lots 3,[...]Feb. 25, 1916 - page 2 - Newspaper established in 1905,
and history, Miss Jessie R. Spencer of Beck[...]front page col 3 - 1914 Faculty Jessie In January, 1910 the paper was sold to E. H. Rathbon[...]who ran the plant about a year, when in January, 1911, it
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1310)[...]- third was advanced to his present rate in December while serving
and fourth grades, Miss Ma[...]aboard the aircraft carrier USS Boxer in the western Pacific.
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]Friday The carrier, on its 10th tour in the Far East, is engaged in
June 5, 1914 - front page col 3 - 1914 Faculty -[...]Dies returned from six months duty in the western pacific where
Suddenly - About the mo[...]news that has occurred she participated in anti-submarine warfare exercises off the
recently in Thompson Falls was spread Sunday evening[...]killed at Thompson Falls by a gambler
pieces were in evidence and more have been sent to the[...]Parry. The two had a quarrel over a game of
home in Kansas by the local W oman’s Club of which Mrs.[...]had been killed by Parry in self-defense. Parry is a son of a
The death of[...]1884 - front page - Building Over Indian Groves - In the
husband.[...]eastern suburbs of town there is a grave in which is buried
Ray joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in the mother of Spokane Jim, the India[...]bert Spencer, who has been waiting him to cut the high didoes that resulted in his death, which
table at the Union Cafe, departed Thursday for Portland in has been vividly brought out again by the[...]hn G.
Henry Sperling joined the American Legion in the W hittier’s couplet[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1311)[...]the Craig Cemetery in Craig, Mont.
Bunch-Toews Chapels is in charge of arrangements.
Do[...]and they had the
was advanced to his present rate in December while serving following children: 1[...]e; 3] Mike.
aboard the aircraft carrier USS Boxer in the western Pacific. Gene married #2 Sharon Kennedy and they had the
The carrier, on its 10th tour in the Far East, is engaged in following children: 1] DeAnna (Jones).
hunter-k[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Feb 21, Gene died in W asilla, Alaska.
1957 Thurs.- San Diego, Calif.- Donald N. Spry, fireman, Sheron died in W asillla, Alaska.
USN, of Thompson Falls, arrive[...]USS Boxer. The ship
returned from six months duty in the western pacific where Frank & Leota Spuhr
she participated in anti-submarine warfare exercises off the Fra[...]g. Frank and Leota were married in 1898/1899.[...]as born Aug. 30, 1913 Helen, Mt., to Ray In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Mt. (June 10) he noted that he was a laborer in the local saw
Ray married Etta Goetz July 25, 1[...]8, Spurling
2004 in the Craig Cemetery, Craig, Mont.[...]located at this point
He was born Aug. 30, 1913 in Helena, to Ray and Anna thirteen years ago and lived in the four room stone house on
Spry. He was raised[...]ittag hill. Mr. Spurling was at that time a clerk in the
school. At age 14, he went to work for the Ra[...]T. W . Stacey
and Donald. The Sprys lived in Sun river from 1934 - 1945. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In 1945, Raymond moved to Spokane, W ash., to work f[...]the misfortune to fall Saturday,
Audubon Fuel Co. In 1947, he went to work at Monroe serio[...]s leg. He was taken to St. Luke’s
Street Lumber in Post Falls, Idaho. In the early 1960's, Ray hospital for treatment.[...]Falls, Mt. Friday
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in April 2001, where he May 22, 1914 - page[...]ght suit, through his attorney,
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Eugene H. C.[...]on of August, broke a leg on the side walk in front of Hoyt & Peterson’s
Mt. He is survived b[...]saloon, for which he desires to recover damages in the above
sister, Flola (Harvey) Frederick[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1312)[...]On January 6th, 1892 Deep River, Poweshiek Co., Iowa he
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thomp[...]In 1904 Elbert, his family and his brother W . W .[...]ouse was born April 19, 1871 Mary Jane in 1907. W . W . Stackhouse remaining on the
Shicksh[...]ranch after Elbert left, and was still residing in Dickinson,
Catherine Lanning. N. D. in 1936.
1880 federal census, condensed version, Shickshinney, In 1908 with his daughters and his mother, he came t[...]khouse 41 years of age born Montana, settling in the Plains valley. The following write
Pa., as we[...]; 5] Charles 9 years Pa.; 6] Mary 7 years was in Plains several days last week looking at some far[...]1888. Mandan, N. D., left that city with their household goods
Charles married #3 P[...]ship 27 N, range 34W . in the W illis addition. The household goods and sto[...]1918 - page eight - News of Local His living in Plains was also noted by the Polk directory
Inter[...]use of Sandpoint, Idaho, was a representative in their book: 1909 Thompson Falls Polk
business visitor in town W ednesday. Mr. Stackhouse has direct[...]es the following two
some promising mining claims in the western part of the books for Thompson[...]farmer.
county and was attending to some matters in connection with Elbert resided in Plains, Mt., until the spring of 1915. At
them in anticipation of an early call for military service. that time he became interested in politics, entering as a
Charles died aug. 8, 1938 with burial in the Lakeview republican, and faithfully pe[...]Jan. 13, 1911 - died March 30, 1923, both buried in the The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory li[...]M . (Farrow) Stackhouse was in Plains the first of the week looking after
Elbe[...]ranch interests. He expects his mother to arrive in
in W arrensburg, Missouri, the son of Harriet and Al[...]r Iff and will make his home here for
Deep River, Iowa where he grew and received his early the[...]- Mrs. L. Bauwn/ Rauwn of Belknap,
Poweshiek Co., Iowa page 584B - Allen Stackhouse, farmer, old Iowa acquaintance of County Treasurer E. L. Stackhouse
38 years of age born Ill. parents born in Vermont; wife and his mother, is visiting[...]father born Canada, have not seen each other in a score of years.
mother New York; children: 1] L[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Maud 8 years Iowa; 3] Charles 4 years Iowa; 4] W illie 1 Sept. 10, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. P. C. Bulen arrived Tuesday
year old Iowa.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1313)[...]ver Postoffice -
On May 22nd 1916 he was united in marriage to Ida M. This week, E. L. Stackhouse will retire as postmaster under
Farrow in Spokane, W ashington.[...]lls Power Company were Dorris.
united in marriage in Spokane, Monday evening at 8 o’clock Sa[...]ackhouse of Dickinson, ND
short honeymoon trip to Cut Bank, Montana., for a short left Friday[...]lover of justice and right, he lives in the hearts of his family
rented the new bungalow[...]ty Independent Ledger, Thompson
Let us all join in wishing them joy and a long and happy Falls[...]grandmother Stackhouse at the old home town in Iowa. Mrs.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 31, 1918 - page seve[...]unty Independent Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt.
years in our midst and as county treasurer for the past tw[...]he Eastern Star
terms his work has been unequaled in that office. His books honored Mrs. E. L. St[...]any lovely handkerchiefs. The afternoon was spent in
and capable service from “Stack,” as he is fa[...]. Johnson.) served.
In the 1920 census this entry was made on them from[...]penings -
Missouri. Both of his parents were born in Illinois Gertrude Bulen of Great Fal[...]use when he attended the graduation of Bill Bulen in
father was born in Kentucky. Gre[...]front page - Salvation Army has burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Advis[...]nt as she had been called to the funeral of her
In 1922 he was appointed postmaster, which office he held brother-in-law who was killed in an accident at Seattle.
until 1934. In this capacity he served his patrons to the best[...]pecting her
acquaintances, each of whom feel that in his death a father but he excused him[...]hich endeared him to his host and told her. In the evening she came to town with the
of f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1314)[...]ed. Maud 8 years Iowa; 3] Charles 4 years Iowa; 4] W illie 1
Mrs. Carl Schade of Eugene, Oregon and Miss Florence year old Iowa.
Farrow of Butte, Mt., sisters and both nieces of[...]attend the funeral of Elbert’s. Also River, Iowa where they remained for many years.
came Mrs. (W[...]rep Allen died June 15, 1894 Deep River, Iowa.
school in Seattle and Mary Jane Bulen.[...]d away very W ednesday for Montezuma, Iowa for a two months visit
suddenly at his home, sadd[...]Thurs.
the deceased’s former pastor and friend. In his sermon he Oct. 13, 1916 - Local Items -[...]s received arrived Tuesday from her home in Montezuma, Iowa, and is
during their association.[...]ces her home indefinitely.
at the grave were in charge of the Masonic Lodge of which She was noted in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory
he was a f[...]a died March 19, 1966 Spokane, W ash. with burial in Henrietta died Nov. 1934 Thompson Falls with burial in
the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery , Thompson Falls, the Fraternal cemetery (not found in their cemetery listing.).
Mt. In the same grave site as her husband. Section 9 - lot From the History of Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Des Moines:
#12.[...]May 19, 1966 page 9 col 4 - Former Resident Dies in Tilton. His ancestors were from Engla[...]vices for Mrs. Ida M. Stackhouse, was born in New York; his father was a farmer, born in
92, were conducted by the Order of Eastern Star Thursday Burlington, Vermont about 1812; raised in Pennsylvania,
morning at the Fraternal Cemetery. Mrs. Stackhouse died but in the fall of 1837 moved to Henry county, Illinois where
March 19 in Spokane.[...], 1841. He was one of
She was born Nov. 9, 1873 in Meagher County and was a fourteen childre[...]n Falls. Her husband, age, when he enlisted in company D, One Hundred and
who preceded her in death, was the late Lindsay Stackhouse, Twelf[...]rer and Thompson Falls participating in the battles in East Tennessee raid, Knoxville,
postmaster.[...]and lived upon a farm in Johnson county until the spring of[...]1870, when he immigrated to Iowa, arriving in Deep River
Henrietta Stackhouse township in March. After renting a farm from Thomas
Allen[...]place March 3, 1873. Mr. S. married in Cambridge, Illinois
Allen married Henrietta De[...]hildren: 1] Elbert Cambridge, who was born in Cambridge township, Henry
Linsay Nov. 8, 1869 W a[...]er 28, 1848. Their union has been productive
1972 Iowa; 3] Charles, April 7, 1876 Iowa; 4] W illiam W . of our children: Elbert L. (Born November 8, 1869), Maud
‘W illie,’ Sept. 21, 1878 Iowa. (born June 8, 18[...]us, condensed version - Deep River
Poweshiek Co., Iowa page 584B - Allen Stackhouse, farmer,[...](Steckman)
38 years of age born Ill. parents born in Vermont; wife Augusta M. Steckman[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1315)[...]Rosa Stamer
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis, in this city. Justice W . Herman Stamer and Rosa had the fo[...]tackman of Stillwater, Minn., but
has been living in the west for some 12 years, a large part of M . Stamitate
this time being in Murray and later in Thompson Falls, being The 1913 Thompson Fall[...]ime. For
the last few months she has been working in the Northern Robert[...]ountless friends who join with those of the groom in good Bob died Aug. 27, 2002 Snider, Sande[...]bie, Robert, Stampie and Scampie, died peacefully in his
M athew Staddler[...]k directory lists him as an July 10, 1941 in upstate New York. Most recently he was
electricia[...]ming at the the evening chef at the Verandah in Kellogg, Idaho,
W ard Hotel.[...]Belle’s Restaurant in Thompson Falls in the historic Black
Irwin Lloyd Stagg was born D[...]Stampie was qualified to do many things, from city
child: 1] W arren.[...]missed by any
Irwin died July 1987 with burial in the Fraternal Cemetery, who knew him, and many[...]brother, Jack, a niece Stephanie, a sister - in - law Cathy
worked as a mail carrier in Helena for 30 years. He then Stampalia Ha[...]ion. California.
W hile in Helena, he worked with the youth as a junior rifl[...]d Cub Scout.
The Staggs moved to Thompson Falls in 1972 where Mr.[...]acon of the Community Property in Americans’ Greatest Playground for Scenic
Congr[...]and rifle target H. Stancliff was a visitor in town last Saturday. Mr. Stancliff
shooting.[...]ast
Besides his parents, Mr. Stagg was preceded in death by a few years he has been engaged in business in Seattle. He
brother, Orville Stagg, in January, 1987. was on his[...]Leroy, Phoenix, Ariz,; and may again settle in Thompson Falls in some line of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1316)[...]hostesses.
business man of this section was in Thompson Falls Monday Miss Heater wil[...]Saturday April 20, in a wedding, taking place at her home.[...]t. 2, 1918 to Frank M and Verne Stanfield at
home in W ashington, that his little sister lost her life[...]to save the little one’s County High School in 1936.
life.[...]y The couple lived in Anaconda, W here Mr. Stanfield was
The Sanders[...]936 - front page col 6 - Mr. and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November 1942, and spent 12
Mrs. John Stanley of[...]ting the weeks at Farragut Naval Station in Idaho. He attended 17
Iris Inn connected with the Johnson Service station in Plains. weeks of electrical school at St. Lou[...]years in New Caledonia as an electrician’s mate at a fie[...]3 - Undertaker McCaffery was down In 1945, he received an honorable discharge and move[...]at the hospital Monday of pneumonia, In August 1950, he was called back into the Navy and[...]for more than a week honorably discharged in August 1950, and returned to his
with pneumonia,[...]at the auto parts store, he served
family living in Coeur d’Alene, where his remains were[...]Rural Fire
shipped Tuesday. Mr. Standahl had been in the employ of District. He left his jo[...]Judge Monger, retiring in 1985.[...]ter) Stanfield No. 33, A.F. & A.M. in Anaconda, the Blue Lodge and the
Loran Jessie S[...]n Club, a position he took great pride in. Oran was
Falls, Mt. instrumental in placing children who were in need of
Information from their marriage license #1355 in the orthopedic care in the Shriners’ Hospital in Spokane.
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Fall[...]e born Plains, Jennifer Fisher, all living in Missoula.
Sanders Co., Mt., to Perry A. Heater an[...]by Emile F. Mignery Jr. preceded in death by his parents and a brother)
W itnesses: D[...]Thompson Falls, Evangelical Church in Missoula with the Rev.. Dale Erbele
Mont.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1317)[...](Michael Faught); 2] Mildred being in said Missoula county and Territory of Montana
(Bu[...]before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said county
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Stanley. Annie[...]e to be the person
Memorial services will be held in the spring at Paradise, who executed the[...]Thompson Falls Montana Territory for and in consideration
Sanders County Independent Ledger[...]ne dollar lawful money of the United States to me in hand
in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $1[...]eet floored with unplained boards with
Stanton is in her senior year at school and she has the[...]ge and scenery
privilege of coming back and forth in the Eddy district bus, complete said tent is known as the Fenton opera house in
instead of rooming in town. Thomp[...]pyramid tent 16x16 feet situated in the east part of the town
The 1917 Thompson Fal[...]northside of N.R.R.R. track in Missoula County Montana[...]ourthouse, Missoula, Mt. - basement of
courthouse in Archive room - Small book of early Missoul[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1318)[...]names. Mrs. Earlene Reed has replaced her in serving the cafe[...]Dr. Starr
Dr. Starr was noted in some material in Feb 21, 1920 Fr[...]Dec. 5, 1913 - page 3 - Frank Stefen, in charge of the dry[...]goods department of the Palace store in Spokane, arrived
Arthur & M ari[...]of the dry goods
Arthur Starr was born ca 1872 Iowa. His father was born department for the Thompson Falls Mercantile company, in
in Conn., mother in New York. place[...]ie was born ca 1871 Kansas. Her parents were born in Stefen is expected here from Spokane next w[...]little
Friday and expect to make their home here in the future. daughter left for Spokane on N[...]le company for the past six months, left for that city
June 19, 1908 - R. C. St. Clair of Moscow, Idaho entered the today to join his family. After a visit in Spokane they will
service as forest ranger on Jun[...]t trial ) - It
mining camps. He handles all goods in trusted to his charge now appears that the li[...]the Crittendon home in Spokane.
Steckman[...]to Edith Emery.
Butte, Mont., had his residence in the Columbia Gardens.
1] Flora Mae dau. born a[...]John Steinbrenner
In 1943 they lived in the small house across from the old The Fro[...], Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 19,
high school in town.[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Territory Friday in fine style.
June 13, 1884 - Real estate Transfers[...]teiner
Cafe was called home to Tuscor by sickness in her family. Sanders County Independ[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1319)[...]9 - Local Mention - Mr. and Mrs. involved in.
Matt Steiner are the parents of a baby girl born[...]er life and so
1953 W ed - Local News - Relatives in Thompson Falls enjoyed visiting over c[...]could talk with anyone. She spent many hours
now in Korea, stationed about 8 miles from Koje Island.[...]g to her great - grandchildren and helped instill in
arrived there January 2.[...]Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur,
The 1917 Thompson[...]rlene Hamilton, also with a special place in her heart, grandson -
(Francis Craig). in- law, Jim Conlin, great - grandchildren, Holly and Monica
Margaret L. McVenes was born March 24, 1909 in Conlin, Thompson Falls, and Kylan B[...]eer Lodge) at and wife Irene of Des Moines, Iowa and a very special
the age of 75 years with burial April 23, 1984 in the sister-in-law, Viola Stenseth of Ekalaka, whom she was very[...]ill be greatly missed by many.
They were residing in Drummond, Mt. Funeral agent was Memor[...]an Church with Pastor
Margaret died March 27th in Missoula, Mt., at the age of Dick Bahnson off[...]s taken place and it
95 years with burial May 2nd in the W hitepine Cemetery, was her request t[...]al Cemetery, blk # 5 lot # . Cremation husband in the W hitepine Cemetery. Inurnment will take
- Informant: Marlene Craig. They were residing in place at a later time.
Thompson Fal[...]Memorials may be given in her honor to Our Savior’s
Sanders County Led[...]th passed away
peacefully at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula Saturday, Arthur &[...]l, Mt. Thurs.
Margaret was born March 24, 1909 in Edgerton, Minn. April 1, 2004 - Margaret L. Stenseth - Right now I’m in a
Her mother passed away when Margaret was two ye[...]l stepmother. After high Patrick Hospital in Missoula Saturday, March 27, 2004 of
school Marga[...]from a stroke.
graduating with a teaching degree in June of 1930. W hile Margaret was born Ma[...]sed by her aunt, Sadie Scott. W hen her father
In the fall of 1930, Margaret began her teaching career in remarried, her growing up years were spent between her
rural Ekalaka, Montana, in a one-room schoolhouse. It was aunt, her fa[...]r. Margaret graduating with a teaching degree in June of 1930. W hile
continued teaching school al[...]ys of her retirement included cooking In the fall of 1930, Margaret began her teaching career in
wonderful meals, baking, playing cards with her husband rural Ekalaka, Montana, in a one-room schoolhouse. It was
and spendin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1320)[...]p the duties of deputy assessor to which
involved in.[...]that Mr. Stevens has resigned the position as city marshall at
time, Margaret moved to Thompson Fall[...]iends during her life and so position in a most acceptable manner.
enjoyed visiting over c[...]ing to her great grandchildren and helped instill in them from Plains will assist in the clerk and recorder’s office the
the joy of[...]a wonderful sense of humor and next few weeks in computing and extending the taxes.
was always rea[...]ThompsonFalls, Mt. Friday
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, Oct. 16, 1908 - H. R. Stephens, was born in Mimosa,
her mother and father, one brother, one sister, one half- W ellington county, Canada in the year 1863. Received his
brother and two infant grandsons. education in the common schools of that country, and after
S[...]ter, Marlene Craig and husband, his arrival in this state in the year 1887, he took a special
Francis, whom she always referred to as “the son I always course in the Helena Business college, conducted at that
wo[...]of the Northern Pacific Railway company in the year 1888
Hamilton, also with a special place in her heart, grandson - as freight brakeman at Missoula; was promoted to freight
in - law, Jim Colin, great-grandchildren, Holy and Monica conductor in 1893. During the A.R.N. strike in 1894 he was
Colin, Thompson Falls, and Kylan Burc[...]ischarged for refusing to work during the strike. In
Margaret is also survived by a half-brother, Tom McVenes September of the same year, he located in the Plains valley,
and wife Irene of Des Moines, Iowa and a very special where he engaged in farming and has become one of the
sister-in-law, Viola Stenseth of Ekalaka, whom she was very[...]hes be buried alongside her and recorder in the arduous duty of extending the tax levys.
husband in the W hitepine Cemetery. Inurnment will take[...]record and is in every way peculiarly fitted to the office as
Memorials may be given in her honor to Our Savior’s assessor.
L[...]s E. Aug. Oliver gulch. Mr. Stephens will put in a small stock of
1896 Mt.; 3] Ralph Feb. 1899 Mt; 4] (adopted son) Samuel merchandise and as will be in demand by the people down
March 1886 Michigan (his parents were born in England.); that way.
5] son April 1, 1910[...]8, 1912 - front page - Stephens Here on a Visit -
in Tenn.[...]e
notes that Hugh immigrated to the United States in 1886 (14 reservation country, was a Th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1321)[...]Information from their marriage license in the Sanders
relating to road improvements and other matters in his County Courthouse, Thompson Falls,[...]is Mr. Stephen’s first visit to the county seat in over Flathead Co., Mt., to James N. Stephens an[...]James died September 13, 1965 after being in the service
reservation. She has been engaged to[...]Corporal. His was returned home for burial in the
satisfaction. Miss Stephens in the daughter o of Hugh Thompson Falls City Cemetery
Stephens, first treasurer of Sanders cou[...]d the
treasurer, deputy assessor and other things in Thompson Sanders County Ledger as Linot[...]e residing
big farm and a string of blooded stock in Oliver Gulch, is in the residence owned by Don Matthew of Trout Creek.
here today as witness in the case of the state vs George H. He was[...]Falls in June 1953 and since that time has been employed o[...]25 - Lauretta Stephens, daughter of County
action in the District Court.[...]and Roy F. Lindley of Cheney,
As already stated in this paper, Hugh R. Stephens, W ashi[...]W . B. Russell, the second case called terminated in the Eggert H. & June (Nickerson) Stephenson
same way, 11 to 1 for conviction. The first ballot in the Eggert Haroldur ‘Steve’ Stephen[...]out 1906 Kalispell, Mt., to Steve served in the Army during W orld W ar II, earning
James N.[...]pson He joined the American Legion in Oct. 19, 1949
Falls, Mt. and they had James W ill[...]following: Steve was residing in Thompson Falls, his wife
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1322)[...]; 5] Verna; he was an electrician, In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite local charity
specializing in wiring; that he was a merchant selling a[...]his wife to arrive in the city in a few days and has rented a
Eggert died March 27, 1974 in Thompson Falls with handsome dwelling on knobb hill.
burial March 1974 Thompson Falls City Cemetery,
Thompson Falls, Mt. sec 6 lot # 7 block[...]derson, wife of
ashes Dec. 1, 2007 Thompson Falls City Cemetery. Sec. 6 Andy Anderson concerning[...]tered bins - we girls
Nickerson Public School #74 in all kinds of weather. The wasn’t trusted to get the letters in right box, only the ads
family moved to W isconsin where she graduated from were left in box form for next week.
W hitewater High School ([...]Carl M . Stevens
Electrical School in Chicago. She then helped him establish Carl[...]National Forest service is now employed in the local forest
business in Thompson Falls, and worked very hard all of her[...]tevens, supervisor of
began years of volunteering in the office of Sammamish the local station of the Forest Service, is enjoying a week’s
High School in Bellevue. She moved to light assisted living[...]his duties. He went to Missoula the first of the
in Beaverton, Ore., several years ago. She passed aw[...]acefully Nov. 2, 2007, at a rehabilitation center in vacation.
Beaverton, Ore.[...]Polk directory lists him as
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Earl and Ethel superviso[...]as well as 13 for him to reach his home in Maine where the funeral will be
grandchildren; tw[...]arl states that he will not attempt to attend it.
in -laws also survive her.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1323)[...]., ca 1911 Mt.
months, and has resumed his duties in the local office. George married Id[...]918 - front page col 4 - Stevens 1915 Mt.
gets Promotion - W ill be Transferred to Office of Koo[...]Information from their marriage license # 633 in the
National Forest At Libby - Carl Stevens, supe[...]ars of age born
transferred to a similar position in the Kootenai National Sheboyagon, Michig[...]reviously married - married to Ida S.
an increase in salary and places him in charge of a forest W arner of Plains, Mt[...]Creek district April 28 page 30A # 7-7 -
progress in his line of work. His departure will be[...]s old; married at the age of 32
particularly felt in Thompson Falls where he has taken a ye[...]reat interest and put fort a great deal of effort in civic and born W isconsin; farmer - general farm; served in Spanish
public affairs.[...]of 25
he will look up the chances for enlistment in some branch of years; born Canada of Engli[...]e was assured before he left immigrated in 1860 and is a naturalized citizen: Millie R.
that he could secure a commission as captain in the new (mother) 80 years old; marrie[...]desires to get into W isc.; parents born in Maine.;W arner; Everette S? (step-
some branch th[...]l son) 18 years, born Mt., father born Iowa; mother born Mt.;
probably select the pioneer reg[...]ty Independent Ledger, Thompson Iowa: Feiten, James W . (boarder) 71 years old; single[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. April 1, 1937 - In the
good advantage in research work at the Forestry[...]Guardianship of Phyllis G. Stevens,
headquarters in W ashington, d. C., and decided to accept. a minor - selling of property in Plains. Myrtle Irvine,
He leaves for W ashington[...]e A., died Oct. 7, 1956 with burial Oct. 11, 1956 in
July 31, 1935 - Former Forest Supervisor Dies - C[...]t supervisor on the Cabinet forest,
died recently in Portland at the age of 46. Mr. Stevens was James Stevens
well known in Portland as a consulting forester, associated[...]the Plainsman, was among the visitors in attendance at the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1324)[...]3] . in Nebraska.
Millie R. ____ was born ca 1850 W isc. In the 1920 federal census he is boarding with Ethel[...]93
born W isconsin; farmer - general farm; served in Spanish page 1 col 7 - death - Philip Steve[...]English ancestry as were his parents;
immigrated in 1860 and is a naturalized citizen: Millie R.[...]Polk directory lists him as a
W isc; parents born in Maine.;W arner; Everette S? (step-son) laborer.
18 years, born Mt., father born Iowa; mother born Mt.;
W arner, Arthur O (step-son) 16[...]born Rev. George Stewart
Iowa: Feiten, James W . (boarder) 71 years old; single[...]s -
Millie died Nov. 1935 Plains, Mt. (Obituary in the Nov. 7, Rev. George Stewart, of Missoula f[...]visit last Thursday and in the evening preached in the school
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. March 4,[...]Year - One of the most famous storm had set in and it was with difficulty that the few who
and popular pioneers of western Montana makes his home in did attend could get there. Mr. Stewart let[...]eligion News - Rev. George Stewart
by stage coach in 1878 and engaged in the lumbering crowded the record last[...]sermons in as many days. He took in Thompson Falls, Horse
He came through Plains by ox team in 1879 with his son, Plains and preached a no[...]wo miles west of Thompson Falls. At interest in his talk. This was the first service ever held in
that time there was only a log house here, owned[...]en:
Railway, and has many interesting experiences in his 1] James H. Oct. 29, 1923; 2] Patr[...]e Erma died
several desperadoes by the Vigilantes in the vicinity of 1937.
W eeksville at the t[...]assistant boss carpenter at the power camp, has
In August, 1883, Mr. Stevens witnessed the driving o[...]ike when the west was joined to the east by rail. In hill.
1884 he and family moved to the Bi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1325)[...]and Miss Mattie Mulick of Camas Prairie were united in
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson marriage Christmas day in Missoula. They will make their
Falls, Mt. W ed. M[...]Mr. and Mrs. Moedick of Camas Prairie, on the reservation.[...]on Falls during the
John came to Thompson Falls in 1886 from Umatilla, Ore. dam construction, b[...]time resident of & mother were born in Kentucky.
Thompson, was in Plains in company with Henry Gerrad, In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]miner of ore; he has seven men boarding in his house.
freighted to the Coeur d’Alenes for a time. Then Mr. Stewart
engaged in the sawmill business for several years. He is[...]lls, Mt. Thurs.
visited to Thompson since he left in 1890. He owned a saw Jan. 5, 1917 - Local It[...]rents reside. Roy is a popular man
his burial was in the Pinegrove cemetery, Rathdrum, ID. amon[...]Information from their marriage licenses # 3179 in the Miss Mary A. Russett of Spokane were united in marriage
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt[...]W alter Steward died April 1917 and was buried in the
Amella Trainer - he had not been previously m[...]years old born Ohio, her parents born in Germany; children:
The 1915 Thompson Fal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1326)[...]of 140
Graves creek mill, is enjoying a vacation in Spokane this acres of which twenty-five acre[...]the seed being sown in the common soil. It has not been
The Sanders Co[...]ew Coeur d’Alene diary
week’s vacation in Spokane. He says there appears to be Joh[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Old Age Pensio[...]34 years of age born Clark County, Iowa; residing in[...]residing in Thompson, Montana; son of Joseph Bryazowsky[...]residing in Thompson.
Freedom & Eleanor A. (Pelter[...]W isconsin to Joseph Bryazowsky and Francis
Co., Iowa Ebon C. Stiles and Ruema K. Huieman. His Fiedler. Her parents were born in Germany.
parents were born in New York. Anna[...]page 6
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula col 1 - Death - John D. Stiles. (Index of items in that
County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Freedom G[...]newspaper)
white; 37; born Green Bay, Clark Co., Iowa; now residing in In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]orn W aterville, Le Sueur Co., Minn; now residing in Marenus Larson is boarding with her as a far[...]rtner John Stiles. Fred was still alive and lives in
Eleanor A. Pelter was born about 1873 W aterville, Le Thompson Falls. He was born in 1863 at Boston. He came
Sueur Co., Minnesota to Chas. Pelter and Kate C. Parker. to Montana in 1881 and settled in Butte. In 1883, he went to
Her parents were born in Virginia. Thompson Falls and worked as a lumberjack and sawmill
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., man. In 1894, he bought a piece of land two miles east of[...]coming to Thompson Falls in 1882.)
John C. & Ann (Brozowsky) Stiles InIowa to Ebon C. Stiles and Ruemma K. Hindman.[...]of potatoes each.
Laborer - 22 years of age born Iowa, father born New York On crossing[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1327)[...], they went up to the mine to see of fruits in season.
the great gold boulder which was five inches in diameter. John C. Stiles died ca 1900,[...]bles and hay and John D Stiles death in their May 13, 1900 paper page 6 col
freighting it over to the mining camps than in mining. 1.)
In the Spring of 1885, the road was opened over the[...]Stinger
horse load and $4 for a four-horse load. In 1885, the Eva Ruth Stinger was born[...]hong/Groshong of Missoula.
employed for two years in the Mother Lode mine. John
came over the pass from the Coeur d’Alenes in 1884 with Glen[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
trial, the jury decided in favor of the defendant, Stiles. W ed. Marc[...]treated. She was hurt in a recent automobile accident.
Then it was disc[...]speedily complied with. The second trial resulted in the in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $1[...]W ilma Stinger
up” the town, which he succeeded in doing, even invading Raymond G. Stinge[...]Mi. and died July 1955 on a W ednesday in the local hospital
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 13, 1894 page-3 - John in Polson, with her obituary in the Polson Newspaper July
Stiles, the prosperous[...]Pearsall; #2 Groshong); 2] Harold (residing in W hitefish,
$10 a piece, but are the only tame geese in a radius of Mt.); 3] Chester (residing in W hitefish, Mt.); 4] Lester
twenty miles of Thomp[...]mpleted. covered wagon, lived in Frenchtown and Arlee more than 55
The W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1328)[...]S
Raymond G. Stinger joined the American Legion in Benner; USS Myleo C. Fox; USS Chevalier [DD805].
Thompson Falls in Feb. 11, 1964 and remained a member Du[...]Thompson and was employed as a barber. He served in the col 2 - Local News - George Stipe who is in the U.S. Navy is
Navy from Oct. 13, 1943 through[...]tinger Ends 26 Year Career - A career as a barber in Beulah Brake was born July 20, 1930[...]sorial firm.
Stinger began his barbering career in April 1948 working Thomas Thomassen Stixrud
for Harry Skilicorn in the latter’s two-chair shop located in Thomas Thomassen Stixrud was born Nov. 23, 1[...]l). on one of the Cunard Liners and arriving in New York Sept.
W hen Skilicorn died two years lat[...]he 1, 1904.
shop. He continued to operate it in that location for 23 years April 10, 1914 Tho[...]ation of
until 1971 when he moved to the location in the block now Intention for Naturalization in Thompson Falls, Mt., in the
occupied by the Skogmo and Thompson Falls Dru[...]physician; he had a medium complexion; 5' 6" in height; 155
Bill Chisenhall.[...]t was only a short time after his move, that fire in
December 1972 destroyed the buildings housing Ray[...]mployment Service, Skogmo and drug In the bio of Ernest Bjerke, he mentioned obtaining work
store. Ray was back in business within a few days from a with Morris St. John selling suits and working in the Drug
temporary location and about a year ago moved to his Store.
present location in the Belville Building (now the site of the
Chines[...]ph Stobie and Lucinda Edith
to continue to reside in Thompson Falls, but they will be Anderson.[...]following: Victor Hugo Stobie residing in Plains, Mt.; 21[...]Ottawa, Canada; nearest relative: J. Stobie; tall in
Her sister claims her name as Stinton.[...]mson, Vic entered the Army and was placed in the 27th Coast
a sister of Mrs. W . H. Needham, h[...]s basic training. He was discharged January
nurse in the care of Esther, the little daughter of Prof.[...]n Upper Thompson River. He
W . H. Needham of this city, arrived today from Nebraska, was in town W ednesday and collected bounty on two
for a[...]Stipe that has been brought in for years. The smaller skin
George Branson Stip[...]the Montana boys struck terror to
parents resided in Plains, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1329)[...]Aeimesseger and they had the following all in the cabin at the Lead-Silver property, while but[...]Juanita); 2] Christopher March distance away, in the Bear Top-Orofino Cabin, is Theodore
12, 1932[...], he will
Vic and Ruth moved to Thompson Falls in 1953 after pull through O.K. (Other ar[...]o arrive here the first of the month to
afternoon in the Shrider Funeral Chapel in Plains with the assume charge of it. He wil[...]oon as
Rev. Michael Borge officiating. Burial was in the Plains he can make arrangements for h[...]nd Stuart and sister, Anna, they arrived by train in town. Mr. Stocks is a progressive business man[...]will join him at a later date.
childhood and in 1912 settled on the present Stobie ranch on[...]Thurs.
Thompson River. He married Ruth Aemisseger in January July 5, 1917 - page 7 - Local[...]Information from their marriage license # 1021 in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]f age
is reported that Sam Stocking, better known in Thompson born Golden, Jefferson Co., Colorado to Robert S. Stockton
Falls as “Slick,” is snowed in at the Lead-Silver mine, near and Jose[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1330)[...]ker.
when they stopped for a short period of time in Thompson (Death certif. # 1024, very uninf[...]Fred Stoecker
reminded him of his home in Germany, more so than did the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
land in Nebraska. W hen one of the Army men asked Casper July 12, 1912 - Relatives in the East Seek Fred Stoecker -
what he was standin[...]ed he was only The sheriff’s office is in receipt of the following
looking and walked off d[...]t the beautiful land and the he was seen in east Helena, Montana. He is 27 years of age,
abun[...]about 5 feet 6 inches tall.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Ed Stone
he immigrated in 1880 (19 years ago in 1900) and is Ed Stone was one of th[...]e of Lone Star Lodge #33
entertaining his brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. F. now re[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1331)[...]was still on when officers noted the bullet hole in the
In April of 1952 Martin was a tail sawyer for the[...]dragged through the snow in front of the trailer house.[...]W illiams had attended the January meeting of the City
Thompson Falls - Malcolm R. Stotts, high school t[...]the drug traffic and other forms of crime in this small western
illness of his father. During[...]Stout was a native of the area, having grown up in the
week from San Francisco, Calif., where he was[...]Stout dead at the scene. Stout was shot in the chest in the
Albert Stout was born Oct. 21, 1946 Mont. H[...]974 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial
Jan. 11, 1974 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]Charles R. Stout joined the American Legion in 1964. His
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs Jan. card noted that he was residing in Thompson Falls and
17, 1974 - 2 Officers, millworker killed in shoot-out. - Two owned a Autobody shop; that he served in the Army from
law enforcement officers and a lumb[...]943 through Feb. 5, 1946. Serial # 31320345.
dead in an unexplained shooting that occurred shortly bef[...]J. Stout
Thompson Falls’ Main street. Dead are City Marshal Don The Frontier Index, Tho[...]e recovery of the
W illiams apparently was shot in his patrol car as he body of John J. Stout, the Hero who lost his life in going to
answered a call to Stout’s mobile home[...]h, had dark hair, was 27 years
Stout trailer home in answer to a call from a woman to the of a[...]at the same
elementary school side. A bullet hole in the windshield in time and place.
front of the driver and blood in the front seat of W illiams’
patrol car indicat[...]& M innie A. (Willet) Stout
As Sara and W olf, in Sara’s Fish and Game Dept., pickup, J[...]f said they saw Stout with a gun, was born in New York and his mother in Pa.
Sara pulled his pickup in front of Stout’s pickup, which was John married Minnie A. W illet and had the following
parked in the driveway adjacent to the mobile home. Stout[...]let, Sept. 10, 1897 W inston, Mt. (Frank E.
still in the pickup. Even though mortally wounded Sara fir[...]rnice, Aug. 30, 1913 Plains, Mt. (Day,
kill Stout in his tracks. Stout fell dead about 10 feet in front Seattle, W a.).
of Sara’s vehicle.[...]lying near the rear of the Stout were born in Ireland.
pickup in the driveway. His patrol car was parked in the
carport on the opposite, or north side of the mobile home. Its The family was enumerated in the 1900 federal census in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1332)[...]office W ednesday. Mr. Stout was formerly in the printing
Family information from Violet - J[...]s around at
wife, Minnie, moved to Plains, Mont., in the year of 1905 the printing office to se[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
played the organ in the Methodist and Christian churches as Feb.[...]Stout left on No. 4 Tuesday
Conservatory of Music in Boston, Mass. about 1893. morning for Townsend.
John and his family resided in Plains from 1905 until 1914 Sanders County[...]opes are entertained for her recovery, as
visited in Plains a few week ago and who has been the guest[...]mmoriag of the brain she has had. Mrs.
of friends in Rathdrum, Ida., has returned to Plains and it is[...]May 30, 1913 - front page 1 - W eek’s Events at City of
well known in newspaper circles through out the state. Mrs.[...]or two, departed Monday morning for her home in
whether Mr. Stout purchased or leased the paper,[...]Friday
well known among the newspaper fraternity in the eastern June 12, 1914 - page 3 - John[...]anager of the Sanders County Ledger.
sixth editor in the past fourteen months who has resigned.[...]. He will commence to warm
several tracts of land in the W illis addition. John will soon up the edi[...]and are comfortably located in their tent home recently
1909 Plains Polk direc[...]see us, and you will find that we are happy in our new home,
April 1, 1910 - Plains Paragraphs -[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
been in Plains for nearly a month, returned to Spokane[...]Congress, to open in Stockton, Calif., September 13 next.
The[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1333)[...]ls, Mt. Thurs.
Stout and children will leave here in a few days to make that Nov. 3, 1916 - Local[...]recently married in Northport, W ash., are visiting with
The Sander[...]ompson Falls as well as continuing with the class in her Neighbor - Plains April 10 - Miss Viol[...]n pleased with her as a teacher but are fortunate in The 1915 Plains Polk directory lists[...]securing one who can equally well fill the place in Mrs. L. R. Stout.
A. Gates.[...], where Luella has spent the
short time on papers in Drummond, Deer Lodge and visiting past tw[...]school she graduated June 15. Violet specialized in
evening. John is getting to be a regular globe tr[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs. family are residing in Thompson Falls.
May 12, 1916 - page 2 col 4 - Add[...]Violet married Frank E. Landsburg.
that city.[...]ns Co., W ash., Frank and Violet lived in Milwaukie, Oregon.
John has married Elizabeth wit[...]school she graduated June 15. Violet specialized in The skin of the animal was brought to Mis[...]ng interviewed by a reporter,
family are residing in Thompson Falls. said ther are many bears of this class in the canyon and he
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]bear,
Thurs. May 26, 1916 - page 2 col 1 - Change in Telephone and was so heavy that it was a[...]nto a wagon after her death. She was first caught in a
the Thompson Falls exchange for the Mountain St[...]bear trap near Beesskove’s house and then shot in the head.
Telephone and Telegraph company since f[...]takes over her them. Matt Stowe, who lives in the canyon this side of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1334)[...]kin I town yesterday. There is University in Spokane. She enlisted in the Army in January
another report to the effect that Louis A[...]black 1975 and after serving almost two years in Germany was
bear on Finley creek. All these people brought the hides to discharged in January 1977. In the spring of 1978 she re-
town to be registered by Deputy Bounty Inspector W orden. enlisted in the Army at Colorado Springs, Colo. Last
Matt[...]Army for her outstanding accomplishments in her field of
of Matt Stowe At Sisters’ Hospital[...]of consumption. During his years of 1978 in Colorado Springs. Terry presently is stationed wi[...]truggle for his life and endeavored to the Army in Korea.
earn a livelihood for his wife and children. Besides his Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are a
immedia[...]M. Stowe of brother, Gary, with the Army in Charlottesville, Va.; two
Missoula and Henry Stow[...]eekly Montanian July 4, 1895 - George Stride came in
Laughlin, at that time called the Copper King and renamed it from Butte yesterday to work in the silver King mines.
Belle Star. This mine was[...]been here but a few days from
Theresa enlisted in the Army and served two terms. The Spokane[...]8 diabetes. He worked but three days and was in a critical
- to May 2, 1979 when she died in a car accident in Arizona. condition when he arrived here. The[...]years old, and had an uncle and cousin in Spokane who were
soldier serving in Korea at the time of her death. notified of his death, but they did not respond in any way.
Theresa Rae died May 2, 1979 Kingman,[...]He was buried at county expense.
burial in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Anton was buried in Plains cemetery under the name of
section 25 plot[...]hompsonFalls, Mt. May, 1979 -
Falls Resident Dies In Arizona Accident. - A 1972 graduate[...]Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. May 10,
Streeton, died in an auto accident W ednesday morning, May 18[...]onducted W ednesday at 1:30 are also putting in sluices.
p.m. at the Community Congregational Chu[...]riday
Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial was to be in the Fraternal Aug. 5, 1887 - The Burke corres[...]ild Rose Rebekah Lodge and Stringham is in town arranging for the opening of the
was a past[...]are being served in the best possible manner.
The car Mrs. Streeton was riding in struck a vehicle
parked along Interstate 40 near[...]nior year at school.
She was born May 30, 1953 in Hot Springs. After Married Leslie A. Radtke in Niarada, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1335)[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
was born in Germany and his mother in Calif. July 14, 1916 - Brief[...]card noted the
one of the boys that has grown up in Plains, but who has following: W illiam[...]rge article on the
soda water and ice-cream stand in the meadow on the new front page - Thro[...]onpartisan and Labor
They are figuring on putting in some pool tables. Leagues. The fi[...]trom, candidate for clerk of the court. Mr. Strom in a clear
W illiam Strom, who is well known in Sanders county, was logical way, indicated the issues of the campaign. He
in town this week. He purchased two business lots in the showed how big business was making a[...]e read
Since leaving here he met with an accident in a railroad from the campaign poster of t[...]d
all who know him, and they hope he will do fine in his new entrenched privilege become Americ[...]W illiam married Amy Shelledy. They were residing in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Plains in 1925 at the time of her mother, Belle Shelledy’[...]page - (Under) Plains Boy death in Missoula, Mt.
Accidentally Shot; Died W ednesday[...]ch 31, 1921 - Plains - W illiam Strom of
the week in Plains. Mr. Strom will be a candidate for clerk Lonepine was in Plains Saturday.
of the court before the democrat[...]illiam Strom and wife left Thursday Prairie from Monoxide poisoning which he sustained while[...]e goes to familiarize working on his car in the garage. The door had blown shut
himself with[...]W m. C. as door. Fortunately he was found in time and Dr. Henderlite
Clerk of District Court.[...]4, April 9, 1938 - W illiam C. Strom of
a visitor in Camas the 29th. He sold his pool hall and[...]illiam died Feb. 2, 1941 with burial Feb. 6, 1941 in the
and took charge.[...]Friday Rosella was born Nov. 6, 1908, in Aneta, ND., to Joseph
April 23, 1915 - pag[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1336)[...]ella Stromberg W . Strong residing in Thompson Falls, Mont.; white; of
Schlepp, 93 year[...]. Rosary was held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Robert D. Strong and Mary Dibb; he had be[...], Idaho officiated by Rev. Mel Sprute. Burial was in married - married to Isabel M. McArthur of Ne[...]oit, W ayne Co.,
Rosella was born Nov. 6, 1908, in Aneta, ND., to Joseph Michigan to A. R. McA[...]1934 Plains,
The family moved to eastern Montana in 1910. She received Mt. by H. E. Shutlz, Min[...]rch of God.
her training toward a teaching career in high school. In W itnesses: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bosworth.
1[...]igh Isabella M. McArthur was born about in Detroit, W ayne
School with a two-year teaching c[...]t the age of 17 she started teaching grade school in formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Harold[...]d Mrs. Robert Strong spent
They made their home in the Ovando-Helmville area. She Saturday an[...]ompson Falls school records for 1938 listed their
in the western Montana schools of Ovando, Helmville,[...]unty Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls,
retiring in 1972.[...]certificate. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in years. He was buried in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,
education from the W es[...]lot # 10 block 13. His informant for the cemetery
in Dillon, all while raising a family.[...]1- advertisment - C. M. Stuart,
Roy passed away in September 1971. Archit[...]ontracts to build. Office at the Sullivan
retired in 1972 from Ray Bjork School in Helena. building. Recently head br[...]ic Railway.
married; they moved to northern Idaho in 1980.
Jacob died Jan. 15, 1998.[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
the Catholic Daughters in Kellogg. She was a member of the Thurs. May[...]Happenings - James Stuart,
Daughters of Isabella in Helmville. She loved playing cards wife and two children have moved into the McKeel house on
in her spare time with her friends.[...]in a saloon.
Robert W . & Isabella M . (M cAr[...]ls, Mt. Friday
Robert W . Strong was born about in Minneapolis, May 12, 1905 - John Stu[...]Information from their marriage license # 1048 in the Co., Mn., to Isaac A. Stuart ([...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1337)[...]dger office for the past few months, left
3, 1915 in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...].
Information from their marriage license # 274 in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]e, W ash.; white; 32
years of age born W averley, Iowa; no mention of her parents[...]t
Mary A. Russett was born about 1883 W averly, Iowa. several days this week visiting Thompso[...]ompson Falls, Mt. position as relief operator in the local telephone exchange
Sanders County Led[...]dinner and otherwise added
Mr. Stuart was born in Chicago 49 years ago. He came to the joy[...]of this place, stole a march on her many friends in
Mrs. Stuart is the deceased man’s second wife[...]n
Spokane as soon as she can get her affairs here in shape. church in Missoula. J. Shull and Miss Frida Hoelzgen of
The[...]of
church this morning. Rev. Father Donohue being in charge. friends and acquaintances throughout[...]d charge of the funeral. future home in Anaconda.

Cornelia Stucy[...]Andrew Stuner
Cornelia Stucy teaches in the school here. Mr. Stucy is Andrew Stu[...]C. W . (Bob) Study, who has been Dubuque Co. Iowa, of a family of nine known children. (4

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1338)[...]Montana organization on April 5, 1889.
in 1938. They had a family of five children: 1] Patr[...]ere intitiated
Jack was a logger and had worked in W estern Montana and duly installed as[...]1895 page 3 - Geo
John and Hilda were residing in Dixon for a time. W orm and Johnny[...]e that
Shortly after moving to Sandpoint, Idaho in 1957, their they will return in the near future.
son Patrick returned to Trout Cr[...]M aud F. Sullings
Jack retired in 1972[...]Mt. Friday
John P. died at the age of 69 years in Sandpoint, Idaho. Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 -[...]lowing
74 years, 2 months, and was buried July 20 in the W hitepine teachers have been engaged -[...]Prof. Vancil of
Butte Thursday to join the women in the service. They a vast amount of wo[...]ned for Butte. brother-in-law Thomas W ard, bookkeeper for the Thompson
T[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the the last of the week for Spok[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1339)[...]1339

position of assistant principal in the local schools the past (Hanneman) Hinrichs[...]. He was not an applicant for re- family in Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Spokane before returning[...]to Long Prairie.
The Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Friday She graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1935 at
July 31, 1908 - A postal received by frie[...]ome at North Training and graduated to teach in a rural schoolhouse,
Yakima, W ash. W here Mr. Su[...]n appointed which she did for one year in Long Prairie. She then
principal of one of the schools. Mr. Sullivan taught here last attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis, graduating in
year. 1940 with a B.A. degree in English and biology. She took a[...]summer job as a 4-H extension agent in W right County,
M . C. Su[...]dex, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. May 17, In 1940, she became a high school teacher in Onaka, S. D.,
1884 - front page - Mr. M. C. Sullivan having purchased the where in 1941 she was severely injured in an automobile
stock and interest of Mr. O’Brien in the Sullivan House, he accident. Told she wo[...]ild the Hotel and enlarge to a thirty room house, in to finish that school year leading her student[...]of St. Paul, will be associated with Mr. Sullivan in In February 1943, Inez enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps
the business.[...]omen’s Reserve. She was sent to Hunter College in New
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Territory Friday York City as part of the USMC’s second group of female
Ju[...]rifle marksmanship
F. Farley for $575 20x75 feet in Thompson Falls. badge and her gra[...]assigned to
C. Sullivan for $1,100 half interest in Sullivan House and cooks and bakers school,[...]Sullivan College, then at high school in Plymouth, W is. Summer jobs
Martin ‘Joe’ Jo[...]oseph “Mart” Sullivan and parents in Spokane, led her in 1955 to visit a friend in
Isabell Ann Marshall. Joe was an only child.[...]Their first date was at the Thompson River Ranch in
the 7th Army - 71st Infantry Regiment 44th Infant[...]Snider. Although she returned to her teaching job in
Division, where he attained the rating of Private[...]ith “Joe” ensued and the pair
His unit served in N. France, Rhineland, Central Europe. Joe married on Dec. 23, 1955, in W inona, Minn. The couple
was discharged Jan. 15, 1946 from Camp McCoy, W isc. settled in Thompson Falls, where Inez became a homemaker
S[...]Sullivan of Dixon writes that his son Joe, who is in France Among Inez’s favorite activities[...]drives.
Joe married Inez Hinrich Dec. 23, 1955, in W inona, Minn. She was a longtime board me[...]Patrick J. Montana Selective Service System. In 1958, she joined the
Inez Ella Hinrich was born Dec. 29, 1917, in Long Greater Federation of W omen’s Club and eventually served
Prairie, Todd County, Minn., to Carl Hinrichs and Emma[...]f Thompson Falls, Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by her parents,
died Thursday, May 8, 2003[...]ce Hinrichs and sister Myrtle Bitter. She is
Home in Plains after a short illness. She was 85.[...]on Falls;
Mrs. Sullivan was born Dec. 29, 1917, in Long Prairie, sons Thomas J. (and Teresa) Sulli[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1340)[...]uesday, May 13, at our Savior’s Lutheran Church in late of Livingston.
Thompson Falls. I[...]r and is to take her place.
Shawn Allen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Velva C. Summers
Inez’[...]George W . Sumner
schools in the W hite Pine district, was in town on Saturday The Frontier Index, Thompso[...]garty
engaged to teach at the Austin school house in this district. president - Geo. N. Summer Cashi[...]n is relief cashier of the First National Bank in that town, has gone to
man for O. B. Kellogg who[...]ge of a new bank there.
present. Sullivan is dead in love with Thompson Falls. The Frontier[...]n.
Information from their marriage record #1323 in the Forrest married Vera L. W ickersh[...]nt.; white; 17 years of age Forrest died in 1998.
born Newport, W ashington to LeRoy A. W rig[...]Vera died May 31, 2007 Plains, Mt. with burial in the
Florence I. Coe; she had not been previously[...]t 1922 Newport, W ashington Long Term Care in Plains.
to LeRoy A. W right and Florence I. Coe. Vera was born April 25, 1914 in Spokane, W ash., the sixth[...]W ickersham. She grew up in W aitsberg, W ash., and in 1934
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1341)[...]1341

attended beauty school in Seattle.[...]e and Forrest G. Sund were married March 14, 1936 in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Missoula and they lived in Lewiston, Idaho until purchasing Jan. 28, 191[...]otes - John Susich, who
a ranch on the Yaak River in Montana. In 1953, Vera and broke his arm recently whi[...]at St. Lukes.
children, Dave and Genelle “Pete. In 1963, the Sund family The 1917 Thompson Fa[...]era will be especially remembered for her talents in Sutherland and Rosa Halonen, at Missoula,[...]st were married 63 years at the time of his death in later in Thompson Falls, where he attended school 12 years[...]nter the Navy. He will receive his basic training in San
Thompson Falls. Vera has three great grandchi[...]nger, 1962 Thurs. Page 7 - Sutherland Gets Navy Discharge -
Norway.[...]sailing on the “Empress of Britain,” arriving in Sault Ste discharger from the Navy where he[...]fiancee, Miss Katherine LaForst of
Naturalization in Thompson Falls where he stated he was Det[...]e was 24 years of Jack was employed mostly in western Montana, in
age; a laborer; light complexion; 5'7" in height; 150 pounds; accounting for various firms. He retired in 1993 from the
light brown hair and blue eyes.[...]E. E. Surmer anyone in need, especially with any home improvements or[...]new him.
county on business Saturday, and to take in the big dance Jack was a member of the Fr[...]No. 32 in Missoula.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]visit Camas, Perma, Dixon and all the home in Missoula, Mont., from a long, and courageous
outlying reservation towns and ranches in the interest of the battle with cancer.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1342)[...]James A. Sutherland in Montana and Idaho. They returned to Thompson Fall[...]e eight years before buying a
1950 W ed. Our Boys In Blue - Serving in the Mediterranean ranch at Belknap. The ranc[...]r. and Mrs. Adams. After selling the ranch in 1949, they moved to their
M. C. Sutherland of Thompson Falls, Mont., a crew member present home in Thompson Falls, where he began his real
of the ra[...](Halonen) Sutherland being elected in 1942. Later he was elected mayor of
Milton Char[...]one of two lifetime members in W estern Montana of Lions
Milt married Rosa Hal[...]uane Aug. Mrs. Sutherland is a deaconess in the Community Church,
6, 1924 Miles City, Mont; 4] Jack G. a me[...]Coming here for the reunion were their son-in-law and
1910 (W illard Smith); 3] Lila (Dean Sull[...]heir Missoula, and their son and daughter-in-law M&M Jack
two older childrens’ names and the[...]Mrs. Lila Sullivan, Billings.
Milt was elected in 1960 as Mayor of Thompson Falls, Mt. Other[...], Mrs.
Turkey shoot, an event he helped organized in the fall of Effa Grow, Missoula, Mrs. Shirl[...]1.
St. Patrick Hospital where he underwent major throat Rosa died Oct 9, 1989 buried Oct 12,[...]12 lot #2.
He and Mrs. Sutherland, who has been in Missoula, with
him will remain with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and M[...]Melton Duane was born Aug. 6, 1924 Miles City, Mont.
completes his recovery. They expect to remain in Missoula to Milton Charles Sutherland and R[...]Melt will not be able to converse with friends as in the past military Sept. 29, 1945 at Camp Pendle[...]of entering the service he was listed as residing in Belknap,
understanding and cooperation of his fri[...]n project with his father. been stationed in Hawaii for some time.
After their marria[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1343)[...]and one daughter. Interment was in Foresters cemetery, Rev.
(worked for the Forest S[...](O. C.’s father died in 1918 with burial in the Hope
Bernard I. Sutliff[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Mont. He served in Co G 187th Glider Infantry, with the Jan.[...]the Cummings hotel bar.
Parachutists.). He served in the Occupied Japan. Bernard The Sanders C[...]nard Sutliff writes his parents instrumental in securing Clyde Swain for the Victoria team.
that[...]son Falls, Mt.
Alice was born December 26, 1867 in Marshaltown, Friday April 24, 1914 -[...]- The body of Earl M. Niles who was drowned here in the
From the history of her twin sister Ada - E[...]last November, was recovered
born January 8, 1868 in W illiamsburg PA, married Kate at Hope Sa[...]by Clyde Swain,
“Ada” Travitz on June 2, 1891 in Saltillo. Ada was born formerly of this place but now living at Hope.
December 26, 1867 in Marshaltown, Boone Co. IA to O. Clyde married Susan Lillian W ort April 25, 1914 in
Phillip Travitz and Margaret (Yeager). Ada’s de[...]Oct. 13, 1917.
visiting her two sisters in Nebraska. Ada’s and Eli’s ages Information from their marriage license # 227 in the
only separated by 13 days. The Smiths had chi[...]Fairoaks,
14, 1895 while living near Johnson, NE in Nemaha County Jasper Co., Indiana to C. C. Swain and Lucy Burgett; he had
before moving in 1896 to their farm on the east side of SW not[...]an Lillian W ort, both of this place, were united in
W oodsworth was in when he was mistakenly shoot for a marri[...]e bride Saturday afternoon at 4
deer. Article was in the Sanders County Ledger, Thompson o’clo[...]graph company.
was held here Sunday. She was born in Carrol county, The Ledger joins with their host of friends in wishing them
Indiana, Dec. 31, 1852. She l[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1344)[...], Mt. Friday ones. Interment was made in the Thompson Falls cemetery.
Sept. 10, 1915 - pag[...]he had made a place for herself that
able to play in the big league baseball form in a few years. cannot be filled. A brother a[...]mourn her loss. The sympathy of the many friends in this
camp, had the misfortune to receive a dangerous wound in vicinity is offered to them at this ti[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson
as pitcher for the team in that city. He reported that Dr. Falls, Mt. Thurs.[...]urs. Lillian married #2 Ed Anderson in 1926 Kellogg, Idaho.
May 10, 1917 - front page co[...]h from the
baseball team at Circle, a little town in the extreme Donald D.[...]also wishes the services burial June 24th in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
of Charl[...]#3; lot # 9. Informant Mrs.
Swain is able to get in touch with him this week, the two will Donald Swanson. Residing in Thompson Falls.
probably accept the offer.
Thom[...]anson, one of the many who are carving out a home in the
Swain enough to reconsider going, but can not[...]- Gus Swanson of Kalispell is a
is a tiny hamlet in the extreme northeastern corner of the visitor in Thompson This week, renewing acquaintances. He
state, it is situated in a rich farming section and the ranchers former[...]e all enthusiastic baseball fans, so enthusiastic in fact, that time ago and moved to Kalispell where he is now engaged in
they are willing to dig up several hundred dollar[...]1950 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial Nov. 3, 1950 in
first two games to his credit.[...]Mt. Thurs. blk #1, lot # 6. (Gus died in the Altman Rest Home on Blue
Oct. 18, 1917[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1345)[...]pson Mt.
Falls officiated and burial was in the W hitepine cemetery. Information from their marriage license # 3384 in the
Mr. Swanson died here last Tuesday. He is s[...]born Norkspring,
Anders Gustav Swanson was born in Saffie, Sweden on Sweden to Charles S[...]ears of age born Norkspring,
He came to America in 1889 and made his home at Sweden[...]The brothers, Axel Ferdnand (Gus) Svensson (born in Kila, fitter for the Thompson Falls Power Co.
Sweden, in 1863) & Adolf Svensson (born in Kila, Sweden,
in 1875), grew up in the Varmland region southwest of[...]weat
Stockholm, Sweden. The two of them emigrated in 1894 by The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]y from Spokane and have rented
eventually settled in North Dakota, married, had 4 children, apart[...]arber for C. F. W ilde.
chose that one). Everyone in the U.S. was calling my great-
grandfather “Ade[...]ght it was “Ed” after awhile, and he shows up in Elizabeth Sweeney was a teacher in the Thompson Falls
records as “Ed” and sometimes “Edward” but he always school system in 1909.
signed his name “Adolf Swanson.” Adolf worked at the
Douglas Aircraft plant in L.A. during W W II and raised[...]bella Sweeny
enough money to buy a ranch near Gus in Montana shortly The Sanders County Le[...]ot take the winters there. He moved back to L. A. In the on W ednesday from Spokane and assumed her duties
1550's and died there in 1969. yesterday.
Anyway, it looks like Gus stayed in Montana after getting
his citizenship. Adolf’s[...]not many chances, since Adolf & resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.
wife most of the time lived f[...]Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Mr.
got involved in real estate after selling Ade his ranch.[...]Adolph’s Declaration of Intention was filed for in Flathead T.F.L.&.L. Co., is occupying the res[...]orn about 1885 Norkspring, Sweden Lake City, Utah October 22, 1886 and noted that he resided[...]z and Amelia Johnson. (Amelia could be in Thompson Falls.
the wrong deciphering of h[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1346)[...]en: Pigs Gets Verdict of Not Guilty - Presumed to be pigs from[...]irectory lists him as
Sweetman took place Dec. 22 in Seattle in the Plymouth storekeeper of Thompson Fa[...]ed
Helen (Judy) Adams a local girl whose native city is Butte, here Monday to accept a position as[...]wer company, and will be located at the
graduated in -25 from the University of Montana, majoring camp.
in Biology. She was a charter member of the Chelia C[...]Sigma, a Biology honorary Swinburn in charge of the warehouse at the power camp, had
fraternity. Miss Adams after graduation taught Science in the misfortune to sprain his ankle Monday.
Tietem, W n., in their high school for two years. From there[...]alls Power Co.
she received her master’s degree in Bacteriology. For the The Sanders County[...]- Brief but Newsy Notes - Chas. W .
Mason Clinic in Seattle, where she will continue her work[...]Notes - C. W .
Chi’s and he was also prominent in Athletics. At present he Swinborne, who for[...]er company camp,
will continue to make their home in that city. The Ledger will leave Sunday for the Holt[...]W ith U.M.C.A. - W as inIn the Sunday Anaconda Standard
1923 - Senior Plans[...]who was in the supply department during the construction of[...]the local plant, had received an appointment in the
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory list[...]Swinborne was prominent in the various activities of the
The Sanders Count[...]l will render valuable aid to the soldiers in his new capacity.
Swift in Jail - Man Accused of stealing Pigs Taken Up[...]He has been promised immediate service overseas in the
was taken into custody at Sandpoint Tuesday when one of hi supply department of the Y.M.C.A. in the war zone.
his bondsmen became alarmed over hi[...]n to do for the big organization. For five
lodged in the jail to await his preliminary hearing which w[...]Spokane. company. He has been in Montana nearly 20 years and
The Sanders County[...]918 - page eight - News of Local undertakings in Butte, Anaconda and other parts of the state.
Int[...]W hile his instructions called upon him to report in New
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1347)[...]List of Jurors - Henry
there as soon as possible in order that he may get first Tallman Green[...]son Falls Polk directory lists him as
court clerk in Butte for his passports and his application has[...]Assessor W illiam P. Meany and will be employed in the
number of friends in all parts of the state.” off[...]position in the office of the county treasurer, assisting Mr.[...]r) or trustee to take the place of Carl Kearn in Missoula. He evidently is intending to go east, a[...]here recently from the
week had the misfortune to cut his hand in a serious manner east to Seattle and never s[...]firewood with an ax, holding the is engaged in the real estate business in Seattle.
block of wood with his right hand, missi[...]s, Mt. Friday
Local News - H. F. Tallman of Camas Prairie was a guest of July 4, 1913 - page 3 - H. L[...]ce his home for
Local News - Henry F. Tallman was in town Tuesday from the next three years. He was accompanied by A. M. Hobba,
Camas Prairie. He was accompanied by his brother, B. L. chief clerk and in charge of the offices of the Montana
Tallman and[...]who are visiting him. Power company in Butte.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]lls Power Co., boarding at
president of the Camas Prairie Improvement club and one of the W ard Hotel[...]Falls Power
Mr. Tallman was the first settler in his section to secure company, Mr. Tanner has[...]er and
5000 head of cattle are being fed on Camas Prairie this lovely children have made a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1348)[...]In the 1900 federal census (June 12) he stated that he
Robert joined the American Legion in 1930 through immigrated to the United States in 1860 (40 years ago); that
1932. There was no othe[...]directory lists him - 1911
Robert was a teacher in the public schools. Polk lists[...]te # 3282 Vol 1 folio # 131 noted that he resided in
known for her love and ability for making a ‘piano talk’ and Thompson Falls, Mt.)
played in the style of the old rinky tinky, interrupted Bet[...]of playing, the Thomas Tattersall was born in England, he was from
remark was take as a chance[...]Anderson, wife of Andy Anderson, noted in her letter of
The Sanders County Independent Le[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson appeared in open court on Monday, before Judge W ebster
Falls[...]ng, provisions etc will amount to
Ernest served in W orld W ar I and was discharged April about $1000. No insurance. He had just laid in his winter
20, 1919 from Camp Jesup, GA.[...]the second cabin Mr. Tattersall has had go up in smoke.
Libbie Tatro
The[...]the list of casualties Monday contained In the 1900 federal census (June 11 ) he stat[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1349)[...]5] Clinton; 6] son.
Albert was noted as residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. Doris Mae Boyse w[...]ion following death. Burial of askes July 3, 1990 in
Alice was noted in the following article - Sanders County the Thompson Falls City Cemetery.
Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]composed of Friday, June 29, at his home in Thompson Falls.
Ethel Allen, Alice Taylor and Elizabeth Barto with Henry He was born May 16, 1919, in Brussels, Mo., to Otto
Gage as a substitute, unde[...]y Mrs. Rew went to Libby last Thursday and in Lincoln County, Mo.
on Friday night met the Libby team in debate. The On April 5, 1942, he married Doris Mae Boyse in Troy,
Thompson team was awarded a unanimous decision by the Mo. The couple lived in Kingsport, Tenn., until moving
three judges, one[...]lispell. In 1950 he moved to Trout Creek and farmed until[...]returning to Hanford in 1953. He lived and worked there[...]retirement in 1981[...]nty Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. City Council. He was a member of the Lions Club and th[...]or, wife of former operator at Odd Fellow Lodge in Thompson Falls. His interests
the local power pla[...]Company. He was preceded in death by his mother.[...]n Falls; and five grandchildren.
Garvin grew up in Troy, Montana where he graduated Crem[...]rection of Coffelt-Bunch Funeral
from high school in 1940. Servic[...]ial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Community
in Plains. Congregational Church in Thompson Falls, with the Rev.[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Association, in care of First State Bank of Thompson Falls,
Dec.[...]Capt. Jay D. Taylor
sermons that at once put him in favor with his congregation. feasted with his f[...]ote Saturday, Sunday and parts of hooked in the river just above the bridge, Tuesday.
Friday[...].T. Sat. April 19,
intervening time he will spend in Missoula attending the 1884 - page four col[...]Thompson Falls, Tuesday. It is in a solid body of white
The Sanders County Ledger[...]00 feet wide. The rich vein located, is five feet in
Feb. 18, 1910 - page 3 - Rev. James Taylor has be[...]1884 - front page col 2 - Names of miners in the district as
James L. & Doris[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1350)[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs.
John Taylor, Railroad agent in Thompson Falls Nov. 10, Jan. 12, 1917 - pag[...]this noon intending to enlist inin the Methodist Episcopal church last Sunday. Two[...]nd will hunt
morning congregation was very small. In the evening the for awhile in this vicinity.
attendance was much larger and in part made up for the The W eekly Montani[...]age 3 - Jacob
small congregation that greeted him in the morning. Rev. Teters returned Thursday[...]Mr. Teeters came to Libby from Thompson Falls in 1893,
Sept. 3, 1909 - Rev. Samuel Taylor will soon leave for and is probably well known in that section. Oldtimers here
Evanston, Illinois t[...]him as “Old Man Teeters” as far back as 1876 in the
He will be succeeded by his brother, the Rev.[...]e of Helena, but now on a visit to their old home in coroner, Mr. Teeters was born in Ithaca, N.Y., and has a
Ireland.[...]niece, Mary Case, living in Lansing, Mich. His remains were[...]Hiram Templeton
noted in her memories of Thompson Falls that one of the[...]parents were born in Canada.
In the 1900 federal census (June 10) he stated that[...]Earl C. & M yrtle M ae (W allman) Tennant
Son-in-law Arthur W . Mee noted on his June 5, 1917[...]pport Earl was enumerated with his parents in the 1910 federal
of his mother-in-law. census in Collins, Carbin Co., W y.[...]rl died Dec. 1916 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial in
W . Sanford Teed was one of the witnesses as th[...]plot
of Arthur Mee and Bessie Teed Aug. 10, 1915 in Thompson # 16.
Falls.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1351)[...]as an editor for the Portsmouht
Tuesday afternoon in the Community Congregational church Daily[...]dpoint, Idaho Jan. 22, 1904 - A. W .
Burial was in the Masonic IOOF cemetery. Thayer of Hope was in town the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Tennan[...]wheel and steered the car located by Burson in 1889.
into a snow bank. Virgil Hall of W hitepine[...]Idaho all of block 36
W yo., and came to Montana in 1921. He received his of the original townsite of Thompson.
bachelors degree in forestry from Montana State university Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in 1927. Joining the Forest Service, his first assig[...]interested party in the “Jim Fisk” mining claim on Prospect
He[...]. Thayer and niece arrived here on
Thompson Falls in 1943. They had made their home here Tu[...]r coming and pending the erection of their
jailer in the Sanders County sheriff’s office. own home, they will reside in the Miller house.
Survivors in addition to the widow include a brother,[...]on Friday
The family suggested that tributes be in the form of last, after spending nearly[...]1908 - A. W . Thayer received word from his wife in
Elmo Termes died Jan. 9, 1956 11 ½ miles up Cherry Chicago yesterday that she arrived there in time to see and
Creek out of Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]mother, Mrs. Mary R. Gibson before she passed
was in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]Lake Pend d’Orellie in which he and Mr. Sherman are
Several years later it was noted in the 1880 federal census interested.
that he and[...]. Friday
grandparents, W arren Thayer and Pamelia in Ackworth, Oct. 30, 1908 - Mrs.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1352)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

Bernheim who lives in Denver. (In 1912 Mrs. Bernheirm accompanied by the latter’s little baby daughter. Mrs.
lived in Spokane, W ash.) Berheim will spend the holidays in Thompson.
The 1909 Thompson Falls Polk director[...]s, Mt. Friday interest of George Newlon in the Treasure State Realty
March 4, 1910 - page 3[...]or company and will take an active part in the business affairs
Sandpoint and from there he[...]looking after mining and other business interests in that “patent insides” and came out as[...]ime ago for the new gold going on in the thriving western Montana town. - Sandpoint
discovery in northern Nevada, near the Idaho - Nevada state[...]ealty company, has been appointed bounty
district in richness of minerals, and that Rowland, being[...]s district and is now prepared to examine
located in the center of the new district and well located f[...], 1912 - front page - Local Men Organize Big Drug
in there with the opening of spring.[...]led this week for
To parties wishing to “come in” he advises the following the organizati[...]known as the Norton Drug company, situated in the building
Mr. Thayer is well and favorably k[...]nation was not registered pharmacist placed in charge.
acted upon at the time and he again sent in a written notice The new company is capita[...]l and manufacture all lines of goods as are
taken in the matter. Mr. Thayer refuses to serve, and while usually carried in the drug business. It is the intention of the
the[...]business second to none
business for the district in an acceptable and satisfactory in the county.
manner, some express the opinion that[...]18 and 19 in block 28 on Capital hill this week from A. W .,[...]and Enid G. Thayer and will improve them in the near future
Oct. 21, 1910 - page 3 - A. W . T[...]ith a bungalow.
Saturday from a ten days’ visit in Hope, Sand Point and The 1913 Thompso[...]at Honolulu
visit with her sister, Mrs. Bernheim, in Spokane, and a first cousi[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1353)[...]or of Hawaii. in front of her home.
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]ludes all of lot 13, block 8 Donlan’s
was still in partnership with Ray S. Conger and George S.[...]eatre building, Powers projecting machine,
Potter in the Treasure State Realty Co.[...]l Items - A letter from A. W .
Thompson Falls met in Plains last Tuesday and a deal was Thaye[...]tratton has purchased from Messrs now in Cheyenne where he is hunting oil lands for a New
Thayer and Conger all their right, title and interest in the York concern. He says that he may be in Montana this
Plainsman printing shop and newspape[...]summer. Mrs. Thayer, he informs us, is now in Chicago
Mr. Stratton returned to Dillon to sett[...]visiting, but she will make her home temporarily in Denver
there, he having been employed in the Tribune of that city, as they have disposed of their Florida int[...]ring his family, wife and two children, to Plains in expect to locate in southern California. He explains a little
about 1[...]that place their future home. wobble in his penmanship by saying that he recently broke[...]t arm while cranking a Ford and still has his arm in a
Morison for a house in the west end of town and in addition sling.
to his household goods will[...]ine team of Albert and Edith were residing in San Diego Co., Calif.,
horses and vehicles.[...]newspaper man and a Recorded deed in the Deed Book, Sanders County
worker, and will be[...]s, Mt. page 242 - Instrument -
and will make good in his new enterprise. Affid[...]. Thayer,
to which time John R. Stout will remain in charge. being first only sworn despose and says: That in the months
The Ledger extends the hand of fello[...], financially, physically, mentally dealing in real estate and particularly real estate located in
and morally, with the Sanders county Ledger, pape[...]ars, keeping his nose to the grindstone, never in the townsite of Thompson Falls, Montana and that in the
taking a vacation, his farewell wishes are no[...]W . Thayer have a County, Idaho.
new home in Florida.[...]Florida, Feb. 15th says that she was out swimming in the bay Twp., Sanders Co., Mt. to Cha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1354)[...]own colored hair. being gassed in France) he was buried in the W ild Rose
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk dir[...]rt of the state soon to seek employment. in Co. C., Development Battalion No. 1, 163rd Depot[...]2] Lyman Albert. spending four years in Veterans hospital at Helena, the rest
1921.[...].
Information from their marriage license #4552 in the He died June 20, 1930, age 38 yea[...]Arthur J., joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls
married to Susan M. Soule of Thomp[...]ule Arthur Thayer’s will of May 8, 1930 in W ill Book 1 page
and Rose Burrill - she had not[...]Thayer and Sarah Ann Elliot, both parents born in Ohio.
missing - 50 years Ago, Nov. 9, 1932 - Albe[...]sluice box attempting to dislodge Massachusetts in 1641. This is according to family historian
what[...]illiam Henry Aug. 1848 Ohio - Aug. 17, 1916 Grand
in size, but still weighing considerably over two ou[...]ied
producing. The production of gold has doubled in Montana Mr. Hall); 8] Franklin M. Feb. 186[...]Mi.
Albert W . Thayer died 1965 and was buried in the Chester’s granddaughter, June[...]ose cemetery. trader in his youth, he ranged north into the remote[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1355)[...]n, expects to be
Charlie came to Thompson Falls in either 1886 or 1887 called for limited service in the near future.
according to his son Charlie jr.[...]d Thayer is a member of the infantry and has been in
right on a farm on Big Beaver in 1885, his date of arrival France for about three months. Arthur is also in the infantry
was in 1885. and is stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Frank is in the
Charles and Bessie were married Sept 13, 18[...]Co., Mt., they had 1] Chas J., born April 10, in the infantry at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich.[...]Frank, the first one go, volunteered early in 1917 with
born March 1896 Thompson Falls, Mont. Ralph Thomas, also of Belknap, in the cavalry regiment at
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula Spokane. He was stationed fo[...]e; 33 years of age born Connaught, Ohio; residing in when his regiment was broken up, he was[...]A. Elliott - married to boys were taken in the draft during the past year. Fred and
Catherin[...]and Charles from an eastern
Troy, Ohio; residing in Thompson Falls, Missoula County state.[...]Catherine ‘Bessie’ died Nov. 1927 with burial in the W ild
Charlotte Povisher/Proisher. Contracted[...]Charles & Bessie Thayer, Bessie’s W ill in W ill Book 1
Thompson Falls, Montana. W itness we[...]Povisher/Proisher. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Long Illness - Mrs. Charles Thayer[...]11" tall and had home of Mrs. Kirby of this city after an illness of several
red hair. (Another so[...]past two weeks was unconscious until her death.
In the 1900 federal census (June 5) he stated that he was a Catherine Elizabeth Thayer was born in Troy, Ohio, June
farmer owning his farm free and[...], June Maria Thayer, She came to Montana in 1887 where she married Charles
in 1901 Chester took the family back to Michigan whe[...]Thompson Falls. Two brothers and one sister in Cincinnati,
12 years in Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thayer and 4[...]nd A. H. Parkhurst
The family spent several years in this locality, filing on a of Plains in charge of the funeral.
homestead and making final[...]Mr. of 93 years. Burial was March 24, 1943 in the W ild Rose
Thayer says that they are very gla[...]acked supplies over the buried March 24 in the family plot at the W ild Rose
trail.[...]Cemetery. He was born in 1850 in Connaught, Ohio and
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson came west in 1876. W hen the Cheyenne and Sioux uprising,
Fall[...]he Custer massacre, started that year he was
Sons in France - Mr. and Mrs. F. W . Thayer of Belknap deep in the Indian country of the Black Hills where he an[...]d out Custer the Indians came to the Black
record in the matter of military service. Of five sons that[...]ner,
compose the family, four are already serving in Uncle Sam’s Jim Allen, holed up in a remote cave that was easily
army and the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1356)[...]He was born April 10, 1889 at Belknap and served in
Finally, Allen left to get supplies but was ambus[...]ed the Golden Spike driving ceremony carrier in Thompson Falls for several years. He played Santa[...]Claus for many years and also took part in the historical
He was a grandfather of June and[...]ontana Veterans Home
a very big man. The ceilings in his house were rather low in Columbia Falls where he resided the last four yea[...]sister-in-law, Mrs. Fred Thayer, also of Thompson Falls.[...]rn (Sept 28) Dec. 29, 1919
“Charlie” served in the Army. Later he joined the near Tho[...]to Albert Thayer and Susan Soule.
American Legion in Thompson Falls for the calender years Er[...]Information from their marriage license # 1262 in the
Prospecting on Vermillion - The Thayer boys were in town Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Fa[...]gs and Margarette Cummings.
Chas Thayer Jr., were in town Tues. Chas. Thayer reports George Ha[...]hayer
$6.00 to $7.00 a day for a week or ten days in succession, Franklin M. Thayer was born Mar[...]he army recuirts enlisted at
burial July 16, 1971 in the Thompson Falls W ild Rose Spokane, M[...]Then joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls for
Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...], Frank died May 9, 1929 Veterans hospital in Helena,
Charley Thayer, 82, died suddenly Monday in Columbia Montana (Ft. Harrison) and was buried May 15, 1929 in
Falls.[...], Mt.
Funeral services will be Friday at 9 a.m. in the chapel of Sanders County Ledger May 15, 1[...]litary graveside rites at the W ild Rose Cemetery in Hospital in Helena for medical aid two weeks ago, died
Thompson Falls at 3 p.m. Memorials may be made in the during an appendicitis operat[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1357)[...], 1952 at the age of 58
the exception of 12 years in which the family lived in years 6 mo. and 7 days.
Michigan. In 1901 he went by covered wagon with this folks fro[...]ered serious. He was taken to the when he, in company with his brother Arthur returned to the
V[...]old home place at Belknap. He worked in the woods and on
operation was performed from whi[...]d with the A.E.F. (American Expeditionary Forces) in
Thayer was a soldier in the late war, being among the first to France a[...]bly
enlist at the call. He spent most of the time in Camp discharged at Fort D.A. Russell, W yoming., June 30, 1919.
Freemont in California in training, ready to cross the sea and He then worked in and around Thompson Falls.
enter the trenches at[...]Fred joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls for
He leaves behind to mourn h[...]ert W . Arthur J. And Fred He was united in marriage to Susan Thayer July 31, 1928
L. Thayer.[...]l services will be conducted at the
Fred served in W orld W ar II. Community Church in Thompson Falls on Thursday, Dec.
Fred married H[...]ap, Lyman Albert was born Feb. 28, 1921, in the Mabel
Mont. to Charles Chester Thayer and Cat[...]he was listed as from Falls, High School in 1939, and where he also played
the Belknap area a[...]football for the High School team.
he was placed in the 81st Infantry and Co. E 324 Infantry Bud enlisted Dec. 23, 1941 at Seattle, W a., in the U.S.
and as a Private was sent to serve in France. Fred was Navy during W orld W a[...]19 Ft. Russell, W yoming - His Sumner in the Asiatic/Pacific and Philippines area of the
discharge papers are filed in the Co. Court House in South Pacific.
Thompson Falls, Mt. in Volume 2 page 5. After his discharge in Nov. 17, 1945 at Bremerton, W a,
His draft car[...]led
that he was single; farming for Victor Seward in Belknap, back into the Navy during the Kor[...]his discharge, he returned to work at the sawmill in
brother Albert W ., with two children July 1927 K[...]where he spent many hours in his garden.
Thompson Falls school records for[...], Mt. of a Modesto, Calif.
heart attack in his home and was buried December 11, 1952[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1358)[...]lls, Montana

times and his name has been place in the Fraternal Order of the office of the cle[...]mong the
Young, Spokane, W a.; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert railroad men, having been em[...]legrapher at Eddy. The
1999 at St. James Hospital in Butte after a lingering illness. bride is a pop[...]rs ago. The family
July 7 at Sunset Memorial Park in Anaconda with Pastor live on a ranch be[...]uly 6 at the Anaconda several weeks spent in the east.
Chapel of K.T. Riddle Funeral Homes.[...]ine. on Saturday for Butte in search of a position.
Cranston David Milby was[...]day night to Mrs. M. K. Thayer
The family lived in Bonner Co., Idaho in 1930. at the home of her mother, Mrs. Clara F. Penniston in
Cranston married a second wife, Anna V. Triplet[...]Marshall is residing in Algoma, Bonner Co., Idaho
Maizie died July 30,[...]ch 24, 1911 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. K.
in Clarkston, Asotin co., W a.[...]ne peaches are raised for
Marshall was residing in Hellgate, Mont., when he married the markets. - Hope correspondent.
Hazel Penniston in Thompson on August 26, 1908. They T[...]Oct. 9, 1909 March 20, 1914 - page 2 - In the divorce action of Marshal
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]s,
Information from their marriage license # 47 in the Mont., October 26, 1908, and have[...]Co., Minnesota to Marshall is enumerated in the 1920 federal census in
Nathan Albert Thayer and Mary Kate Gosney - he ha[...]nd his mother Mary, 65 years born Ind.
Union Co., Iowa to John H. Penniston and Clara E. W ard -[...]sly - married August 26, and ashes buried in Thayer, MO.
1908 Thompson, Mt. by J. B. Pruden, J[...]h the Rev. Harvey Schmoutz, Assembly of God,
Co., Iowa to John H. Penniston and Clara E. W ard.[...]Cremation followed, remains will be interred in Thayer
Aug. 28, 1908 - Justice Pruden on W ednesday afternoon in Cemetery in Thayer, Mo.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1359)[...]1359

Thayer, found dead at his home in Hope on Sept. 12, died Sanders County Sign[...]R. Theiring will be prepared to give instruction in all
M azie Thayer[...]and they had the Jan. 7, 1910 - Change in Agents At Local Depot - The
following children: 1[...]announcement that Burt Sinclair of Coulee City,
Delwyn Lloyd, Nov. 4, 1930; 3] Sharon Elaine.[...]on W ednesday. Mr.
Mazie and her family resided in Bonner Co., Idaho near Sinclair arriving h[...]reason or cause. He says he intends going
burial in Clarkston, Asotin Co., W ash.[...]ys appeared courteous and capable and the
to sing in the W hitworth College A Cappella choir this year[...]time and then go to the
with burial Nov. 22, 1975 in the W hitepine Cemetery, coast.
W hitep[...]10 federal census has Gus and his family residing in
Dr. Richard F. Theigs. Residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. Tacoma, Pierce Co.,[...]The 1920 federal census has the family residing in Seattle,[...]Co., W ash. and notes that he was traffic manager in a
Gus R. & Bertha (Roberts) Th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1360)[...]- Miss Cecilia Thieman arrived here
single; short in height; medium build; blue colored eyes; Su[...], Carver Atwood. There were 10 children in the Thomas
2007 Thurs. - Las Cruces, New Mexico - Former Thompson family, all born in Middleboro, Plymouth Co., Ma.: 1] Sarah
Falls res[...]W y.; 2] Elijah Hackett 1855; 3] Nelson
28, 2007 in New Mexico.[...]Albertus 1860- 1927
Vera was born Aug. 23, 1919 in Kalispell. She worked in Taunton, Ma.; 5] Atwood 1865 - 1915 Mn.; 6] Harvey
the Justice Department in Polson before moving to Cushman 186[...]obb 1876.
She and Dr. Richard Thiegs, a dentist in Thompson Falls Atwood’s mother apparent[...]nd Lucy C.
marriage, the Thiegs continued to live in Thompson Falls Hacket are residing with th[...]ing with them.
Dr. Thiegs retired from practice in 1981. Upon retirement, His brothers Elijah and[...]had the following
He survives her at their home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. children: 1] Leon At[...]10, 1894 Sunshine,
cremation and burial of ashes in the W hitepine Cemetery, Big Horn Co., W y.[...]dentist Richard Thiegs passed away Aug. 14, 2008 in Las Cobb.
Cruces, New Mexico.[...]Atwood and family were residing in the 1900 federal
Dr. Thiegs was born Dec. 18, 1921 in Bowman, North census in Meeteets, Big Horn Co., W y.
Dakota.[...]Atwood made a W ill on Feb. 24, 1903, found in the
He retired from dental practice in 1981. Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls on page 72
Dr. Thiegs was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Vol 1, that na[...]nd his children; 1] Atwood died Sept 1916 in Thompson Falls; 2]
second wife, Vera.[...]an and filed a complaint in the justice court charging A. C.
Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the Thomas of Dixon, with grand theft.
High[...]to Mr. and
spending her vacation at her old home in Baraboo, W is., is Mrs. A. C. Thomas, a son.[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
will start in a few days on her return trip to Thompson Falls[...]rt News - Case of A C.
to take up her school work in September. Thomas o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1361)[...]1361

only a short time, bringing in a verdict of guilty and leaving Book 1, page 1[...]e
the punishment to the discretion of the court. (In next of Hylent - witness Aaron Slagle o[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday In 1916 A. C. was printing the Sanders County Ledger[...]Colbey, and she shot and killed him.
crops larger in quantity and better in quality than ever before A. C. Thomas died Se[...]with burial in the W ild Rose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
1[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
working in the real estate business.[...]A. C. Thomas Acquitted Fired - Two wounds in arm, fatal bullet entered abdomen
- Dixon - In the case of the state of Montana against A. C.[...]y wounded Thursday morning
tried and found guilty in the district court last May, the by Edith[...]y. - The shooting occurred at ten forty-five a.m. in
the lower court.[...]ut
the newly appointed treasurer, is an old-timer in Montana. of the hotel before them and as t[...]e sidewalk
He came direct to Billings from Boston in 1893, and has she accosted Mr. Thomas and demanded an apology for an
lived in the west ever since. After the opening of the[...]ntinued his walk. He had preceeded but a
locating in Dixon with his family, where he has conducted a[...]im from
real estate, loan and insurance business. In September 1914, a thirty-two caliber Harring[...]proprietor of the
committee, opened headquarters in Thompson Falls, and W ard Cafe. Mr. and Mrs. Clere occupy a room in the W ard
carried on a vigorous campaign which resulted in the hotel where Miss Colby has staye[...]version of death - Honorable AC Thomas died in Thompson[...]omas returned Born 1865 and married in 1893. He died of a GSW , shot by
W ednesday from[...]or several days a Miss Colby of Spokane, in front of his hotel. Politics were
superintending[...]on his ranch near the involved. He died in Missoula hospital the next day. Buried
Agency city. in Thompson Falls. See Dec. 1916, Miss Colby was fou[...]t. Friday guilty, sentenced to 10 years in prison, served 5.
April 23, 1915 - page 3 - A. C.[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
with home folks in Dixon over Sunday. Mr. Leon Thomas Oc[...]three columns).
some time employed as a machinist in an automobile garage. Sanders County Led[...]eral services for the late A. C. Thomas
domiciled in the Day bungalow for the winter.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1362)[...]The body was assigned to its final resting place in W hile working on an assignment she had critic[...]. He had replied by telling her she ought to be
In charge of the services was the local lodge of Masons ‘down on the line’ (in the red-light district) along with the
and many members of the order took part in the ritualistic other prostitutes. (Thomas[...]lodge, was Miss Colby for a Jezebel.)
chief in charge. A brief sermon was preached by the Rev. F[...]rted by a delegation of twenty struck him in the abdomen and the other in the right arm. He
Knights Templar, many of whom came her from Missoula in died some hours later.”
deference to[...](Previously the defense had put on the
Attorneys in Own W ords.[...]- if she slapped
daughter Della, who are visiting in Dixon, plan to remain Thomas’ face.)
th[...]ter which they will return to Another paper in this file, puts these memories of Ed.
Thompson Fa[...]Fitzgerald out - Regarding the article in the Sanders County
Thomas’ daughter, Mrs. Roy H[...]woman in Montana to be convicted of a murder charge
The[...]County Ledger, in front of the Black Bear (then the W ard)
The Sa[...]r,” Ed tells me that he knew
An article found in the Neil Fullerton collection, Montana this[...]special interest. It recall’s W heeler’s part in the conviction Ainsworth paper and Miss Colby w[...]d a she served very little of this sentence in the pen. Ed stated
local attorney and he suggeste[...]Colby served a minimum and he was somewhat in the belief
Quoting briefly from Senator[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1363)[...]e today from the warden James was born in Milwaukee, W isc.
of the penitentiary.[...]ch month to the B.A. degree and majored in Geology.
board of prison commissioners until Marc[...]James R. Thomas was married to Lucille Jones in
stated. She left for her former home at Franklin,[...]a, Mont.
Miss Colby formerly a resident of this city was sentenced The earliest we have James is 1912 when he moved to
to a term of 12 years in the Montana penitentiary following Thompson[...]omas and Mrs. Richard Thomas in Missoula.
Clarence W illiam Thomas was born Mar[...]Power Co.
Clarence died at the age of 80 years in Florence, Montana, The Sanders County Ledg[...]of the efficient
Bitterroot Valley living Center in Stevensville, Mont., employes in Superintendent Christie’s office, went to
A m[...]soula yesterday, to visit with relatives and take in the
2 p.m. in the Community Congregational Church of[...]employed in the office at the power camp, went to Missoula,[...]he will go to Butte, to work in the main office of the
Sanders County Independe[...]w department of the company, that of construction
in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $1[...]Stanford in 1949.
Frank Thomas[...]r and principal of Missoula High School, as
wrote in her memories of Thompson Falls, that Prof. well as at Beloit, W isc., in 1949.
Thomas was one of the early teachers, he wa[...]service, in 1949, from his position as Treasurer.
The Sande[...]alls, Mt. Friday James or George died in the 60's.
Feb. 13, 1914 - page 3 - Frank Thomas o[...]Dorothy died in 1970.

Henry Thomas[...]14, 1960 page 3 col 2 - Former Resident Dies in Spokane -
In the 1900 federal census (June 4) he stated that he was Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Gothic
35 years old and single; that he was a[...]chapel of the Hazen and Jaeger Funeral home in Spokane for

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1364)[...]a daughter. He has
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas resided in a trailer parked at the also leased the Co[...]omas and Ebecca Shepard, his parents noted in his brothers estate and that he resided on Thompson
were born in that state also. Siblings are: Louis D., James,[...]only.
Joseph and Maud were married Dec 18, 1895 in Missoula, The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]Charles; 4] Herbert, 5] ‘Thomas boys,’ was in Thompson Falls yesterday renewing
Chester; 6] Eff[...]miles up Thompson River, had not visited this city for
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula several moons and was both sur[...]liam Mildren and Bros., and has embarked in the cattle business.
Mary Smith - neither parties[...]ly have
Miss Maud Mildren of Paradise were joined in the holy moved to E. J. Frazier’s ran[...]24, 1876 Neganee, Belknap, enlisted in the cavalry at Missoula last week and is
Margell[...]drilling with his company at Fort George W right in
her parents were born in England. Spokane.[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
married 5 years in the 1900 federal census), by that same Aug.[...]Field - Mr. and Mrs. J. Dolls spent several days in
(They had been married 5 years in the 1900 federal census), Thompson Fal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1365)[...]W . Lew Thomas
best farm land in the Moiese valley and have most of it[...]na of Clerk and Recorder. - I have lived in Montana most of my
Coeur d’Alene City stopped off here the first of the week for lif[...]taught as a business college instructor in Kalispell. I have[...]oarding at one of the best known democrats in the state, and doubtless
the W ard Hotel.[...]corder, has just returned from a trip to Billings in
M organ A. & Grace ( )Thomas[...]Thomas
Morgan A./E. Thomas was born about 1871 Iowa, his was a witness, owing to the former connections in the U.S.
parents were born in W ales, Great Britian. land[...]s college
Grace immigrated to the United States in 1892. there.
Her marriage to Mo[...]marriage.
Morgan and his family were enumerated in the 1910 Hegbert E. & Caroline (Skjervem) Thomason
federal census in Kalispell, Mont., at that time it noted that[...]d Jackson
Duncan, left Tuesday for their old home in Kalispell. They W inslett, married Jan. 4,[...]Polk directory notes he is a discovery in northern Nevada, near the Idaho - Nevada state
br[...]ss Jarbridge
Thomas, Ralph - listed on a banner in the newspaper of district in richness of minerals, and that Rowland, being
191[...]nders Co., Mont. located in the center of the new district and well located f[...]Rowland to Denver and New York
Belknap, enlisted in the cavalry at Missoula last week and is capit[...]drilling with his company at Fort George W right in Mr. Thayer has located for himsel[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1366)[...]and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

in there with the opening of spring.[...]Thompson
To parties wishing to “come in” he advises the following The W eekly Mi[...]The 1910 federal census has Hegbert enumerated in Archibald was born Dec. 10, 1895 Mason City, Ill.
Humbird precinct, Bonner co., Idaho. - E He[...]nts born Norway; St. Lewis, Mo., serving in the Army in the 239 Aero
hardware dealer: (wife) Caroline, 24[...]h - H. E. He joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls for the
Thomason, of Sandpoint, Id[...]calender years of 1949 & 1950, moving to Snider in 1951.
through the Treasure State Realty company t[...]rchibald W . died Oct. 30, 1952 of a heart attack in his
north in Sanders county, consisting of 80 acres situated home up Thompson River. Burial was in the Masonic IOOF
about five miles west of Thompso[...]n has sold Dollman/Dahlman.
his interest in the firm of Thomason bros. Hardware[...]Daniel Tobiska
The business, one of the largest in northern Idaho, will be Sept. 16, 1946 Polson,[...]mpson was a member of the American Legion
of this city. in 1929.
Hegbert E. Thomason is interested with the Treasure State
Realty Co., of this place in a tract of land west of town.[...]en out to the mine on Sunday by Joe Florin
burial in the Spokane Memorial Gardens.[...]kane, W ashington with the mine.
burial in the Spokane Memorial Gardens.[...]allace, Idaho, where they have secured employment in a
Olander C. Thomason was born Nov. 1868 Kentuc[...]mine nearby.
O. C. Thomason was residing in Thompson, Missoula Co.,
Montana on April 7, 1895[...]s born.
notes on the license that he was residing in Thompson. The Frontier Index, Thompso[...]gentleman who was camped here in 1864-65.
W eekly Montanian Oct. 10, 1895 - Slim[...]Thos. McManus says he found Thompson living in a cabin
making a long stay at Martina. It’s about time he was fifty steps west of McGlinchy’s in 1865. He was engaged in
coming home to hole up for the winter.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1367)[...]with the Pend d’Oreille four miles above the city. Directly lineman, has resigned his position[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs.
1911 - Old Timer Visits the City - Pete Roberts, an old- Jan. 3, 1918 - col 4 front page - O. B. Thompson, who has
timer in this country, drove in town Tuesday morning with a been connected wi[...]ere he drew one of the lucky homestead Prairie to attend to business matters and from there will go
numbers. Mr. Roberts was in Thompson Falls in 1888-1889 to Ohio to visit his home. Afte[...]belonging to “Packer” to locate in the east. His place at the plant has been taken b[...]d and Byron Friend.
who was killed in Horse Plains by Neptune Lynch in 1889. O. C. Thompson
J. H. Thompson died Aug. 20, 1888 with burial in the The W eekly Montanian Dec. 8, 1894[...]Thompson says he is soon to open a hotel in Thompson with
Salt Lake Daily Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah Sept. 11, Andy Laymon as cook. W e ha[...]’Alene Record reports the death graduate inin the departed for Martina where he goes to take[...]a man who
had quarreled with him had slashed him in the shoulder with Ole[...]Aug. 6, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. Ole Thompson was in Plains[...]mpson returned to this city Saturday.
In the January issue of 1952 Chit Chat published for[...]the river.
Larry went to grade school in Thompson Falls in the later One week ago Sunday, he visited James W ilson in the
1940s and also in Paradise. cou[...]s the time when he and Larry were money in the bank and some in his clothes at the camp. He
fishing down on the S[...]ountry, it is thought that he would have
freshman in high school and Larry, who was 2 years older,[...]good at fishing and swimming. There were big bass in the
slough, but they wouldn’t bite on anything.[...]Thurs. April 2, 1964 page 2 col 1
hook, and dove in returning with a good size speared bass. Rex[...]2 - Dean W ilson, employed by Sonny died in Anaconda from something he got from
the Th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1368)[...]he Pig Club at Mr. Hillman’s home. A very
there in 1937.[...]1921.
Raymond W . Bromps; 2# Joe Tobiska - sister-in-law Fern The Sanders County Independen[...]agent for the N.P. here.
W ayne worked in the mines in Butte, including the Badger
mine where another Th[...]Roberta Thornton was a child in Feb. 1925.
One of the memories told to me about W ayne, was when
they lived in Butte during the hard times. One Christmas[...]Thorp
W ayne had this beautiful train set running in his window Francis ‘Frank’ Thorp was[...]not have any more of his parents were born in Illinois
money then the next miner, it was a wonder as to how he In the 1900 federal census (June 8) he states that h[...]s a
W hen the mines were laying off so many men in the drayman.
1930's, the Anaconda Min[...]offered for sale, to
the miners, land they owned in Trout Creek and sold it with[...]F. Thorson has
to realize that they preferred the city and mining to the raw returned from forest ser[...]t. Regis.
country. They returned to Butte to work in the mines. Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls,
In the late 1940's they returned to Thompson to open[...]- Dick Thorsen of Pasco, W ash.,
shoe repair shop in the old town jail down on the edge of the was[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mst. May 30,
the “Squeeze In.”[...]intances, “Easy Money.” long service in the near east, is back in Thompson Falls
Later they moved to Paradise to[...].)
they moved about 1955 to Omak, W a. and worked in the
mines.[...]une 23, 1911 - page 3 - Dolph Thour, an old-timer in the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1369)[...]of Thompson, surgeon. He was surgeon - in - chief of the Mexican Central
Sanders county, im[...]ated a small railway of Gould and Grand.
cut on the knee of his left leg, he was forced to hav[...]Jim Tickler
instituted in the district court here a suit against Dr. Peek f[...]on with the Thompson Falls Mercantile
four months in Dr. Peek’s hospital at Thompson, the[...]y.
abrasion was not cured, but that infection set in and he was The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]y
forced to have his leg amputated above the knee in a Oct. 7, 1910 - page 3 - James Ti[...]ll arrive there today
was careless and unskillful in his methods of treating the from Chicago. After a week in Missoula they will come to
injury. The complaint[...]he defendant, Dr. Peek, spending the day in Missoula trying out his new auto on the
is a phys[...]re he will undergo a
to his complaint, received a cut one inch long on the outside surgical opera[...]turned Saturday
hospital at Thompson. He remained in Dr. Peek’s hospital, from Missoula, w[...]undergoing a surgical operation, and was in the hospital for
alleges, the defendant so carele[...]ame Tickler who has spent the summer in Chicago visiting
infected to such an alarming deg[...]son
on April 16, 1910 to remove him to a hospital in Spokane, Falls - Jim Tickler is working in the Thompson Falls
where two days later his left[...]Mt. Friday
W illiam Thygeson died Oct. 15, 1908 in Missoula, Mt. May 23, 1913 - page 3 -[...]te # 4022 vol 1 folio # 149 noted that he resided in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]big char.
1884 - page three two 2 - Local News - In our issue of last The Sanders County Le[...]ttle item added four physicians to our population in less other southern cities, with their ol[...]d the Chicago. They expect to visit in Salt Lake City and other
Coloradians, who are in our midst, speak in the highest cities on their jo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1370)[...]ers of Thompson Falls, Montana

They have lived in this city for the past six years and have Courser and A[...]een previously
many friends who wish them success in their new home. married - married Feb. 9, 1918 in the St. James Church,
The Sanders County Ledger[...]to Owen Albert Courser and Amelia Caza.
residing in their old home at Green Bay, W is., and that Mr.[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Tickler is engaged in the grocery business at that place. Feb. 1[...]Married at Plains Saturday Morning - W ill Reside in
Dr. J. P. Tiernan[...]n, one of the at the Catholic church in Plains, the Rev. Father Donohue
incorporators of[...]iating. The ceremony was performed at 8 o’clock in the
Railway is in the city and says a work on the road will begin presenc[...]by Miss Hazel Courser and Herbert Courser, sister
in transporting lumber to makret and the business of[...]aborate wedding breakfast at the Courser home and in the
Personal - Dr. J. P. Tiernan of Thompson Falls is in town. afternoon the happy couple left for a[...]tory lists him as Courser and has lived in Plains with her parents for about 18
deputy Clerk[...]a worthy helpmate
service as he doesn’t believe in foreign wars ___________ for her husband.[...]cal abnormalities. The groom has resided in Sanders county for the past
The Sanders County[...]at the time of the opening.
trip to Helena Monday in response to a summons to appear His home was in the neighborhood of Hot Springs until a
before the district exemption board. Mr. Tierney put in no little over a year ago when he accepted[...]clerk and recorder, and since that time has lived in
examination, he may now be considered as one of U[...]concentration camp and is justly popular in his circle of acquaintances.
during the forepart[...]The couple will be at home to their friends in the Day
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Frida[...]ser of Plains, Mt.; white; 25 are renting in Paradise town.
years of age born Aitkin, A[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1371)[...]; born MN; the son, who occupied a seat in the rear with his mother,
father born Mi; mother[...]ney of baseball players, returned from Cut Bank with his bride and
Paradise, Mont.; white; 3[...]an. 11, 1932, Plains, Mt., Miss Bowers of Cut Bank.
officiated by A. J. Nulady, Priest: witness[...]Tierney Democrat for Sanders County, Mt.; elected in 1923; baseball team at Circle, a little town in the extreme
served from Lake County, Mt. 1937-193[...]hed very
school; Roman Catholic religion; arrived in Montana 1908; successfully last season. Th[...]Swain is able to get in touch with him this week, the two will
John Fra[...]his Oregon
worldly possessions. This was signed in Spokane, W a.[...]Jack died May 18, 1966 with burial May 21 in the
W ilkelmina. Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
The 1915 Thompson[...]wer Co. Mayme was buried in Section 4, block 16 lot 2.
The Sanders County L[...]accident the Spokane Tilton of Olive were in Plains Sunday.
Chronicle contained the fol[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1372)[...]while not
has accepted a position as stenographer in the office of the unexpected, still comes as[...]es, who have the sympathy of the entire community in
office will have considerable extra work.[...]death of Miss Hortense Tilton which occurred in our city
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]d of many times during that period.
employed here in the court house, came near death on[...]esponsibility of the home.
will again be employed in her old position here as Her lif[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday high school in 1910 and was a student at the university,
July 10[...]lton has resigned her where she specialized in playground and kindergarten work.
position as stenographer in the office of the county clerk and She was given the school in district No. 8 for the third term,
recorder and l[...]May 29, Rev. F. E. Dodds
position as stenographer in the Scandinavian -American officiating.[...]voices
Miss Mary Shull superintendent of schools in Missoula sang “W e Shall Meet Him Fa[...]on her way burial service. Interment was made in the IOOF cemetery.
from Helena to Portland where[...]a position Hortense H. Tilton was born in Helena, Mt., Oct. 6, 1890.
as stenographer in the First National Bank. She[...]ena, Mont to The pallbearer assisting in the services Saturday were
Henry F. Tilton and Je[...]Five Sanders county teachers took
the examination in Thompson last Friday and Saturday.[...]nie G. was married to Henry F. Tilton and resided in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Helena, Mt., at least in 1887.
Oct. 4, 1912 - Teachers attending co[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1373)[...]sed. in the hospital at Missoula and is now reported out[...]made a good recovery from an operation performed in
Hortense and Edna Tilton. Miss Edna Tilton is ste[...]alls, Mt. Friday position as stenographer in the office of the county clerk and
June 18, 1915[...].
daughter, Edna, who is employed as stenographer in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]ughter past two years, has accepted a position in the office of the
Marguerite have removed to Hele[...]ew
reside. They visited several days with friends in Plains and duties.
Missoula en route.[...]Interest - Margaret Tilton, who has been residing in Helena
Marguerite Tilton was born to Henry F. T[...]ls, Mt. Friday Oct. 13, 1918 and a member in 1920.
Jan. 3, 1913 - front page - Margaret Tilton[...]Gignald A. Tisness
employed here in the court house, came near death on Gignald died of a stroke in his car Sept. 1943, he had just
Christmas day. Mi[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
passage was cut through the ice so that a boat could be J[...]Fred Tissue, who was a deputy sheriff in Missoula County
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1374)[...]. Fred is the right man for Jan. 7, 1910 - City & County - Deputy Sheriff Fred Tissue
the place. He has been clerk in The W ard at Thompson, dropped in from Paradise on Tuesday for a brief sojourn.
sin[...]Paradise, who recently succeeded Fred Tissue in that
with his wife and two daughters, are living in Thompson position, brought down his first prisoner
until a home can be found in Paradise when Mr. Tissue is Tuesday morni[...]ng over from Paradise this county, was in town W ednesday in the interests of the
where they now reside.[...]- Died _ At Oct. 13, 1911 - front page - Cut his Foot. - Fred Tissue, a
Paradise, Montana, Nov[...]ormer deputy sheriff of this county, accidentally cut his foot
12 years and five months.[...]and Paradise, and made a large number of friends in attention.
each place. About three months[...]The funeral took place from the catholic church in Plains brothers were Larry Tobiska and Josep[...]organized for the occasion. She was laid to rest in the Falls, Mt. and they had: 1] Lois Fer[...]he pall bearers were six young companions dressed in Information from their marriage license #1453 in the
white, Misses Pearl Glavis, Tillie Dunlap, Li[...]german and Olive Aletha Barrett; she had not been
in Paradise. Death was due to a complication of dise[...]ks ago she was removed to St Patrick’s hospital in Mt., by Emile F. Mignery, ordained Minister[...]held at 10 o’clock yesterday was placed in the 465 Bomb Group 1108 the Army Air
morning, tak[...]ained the rank of Sergeant. He
Interment was made in the cemetery at Plains. A number of served in N. Appennies, Rome-Arno. N. France, Po Val[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1375)[...]ers County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. August 22,
in the Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Mt. - Joe Dan[...]Frye-Todd, 90, passed away Sat., March 26 at home in
Betty had been previously married to.[...]t. 24, 1943 and served on the Jennie Hlousek in Sturgis, SD.
NTS at Farragut, Id, USS Smalley, PS[...], For many years, he was a hair stylist in her own salon.
W a. He attained the rank of Seaman 1-C. W hile in the Navy She is survived by her husband, Lincoln Todd and four
he spent his time in the Asiatic/Pacific. He was discharged children[...]3 p.m. Friday at
1943 - After taking his physical in Butte, he was the Belgrade Christian[...]andon, Ore. (she “Tom” was born Dec. 1850 in China.
died of cancer before her mother died, who died Dec. 1983). In the 1900 federal census (June 8) he stated that h[...]Hern; that he came to the United States in 1894 (6 years
Clyde O. & M ary Jane (W[...]cific Railway.
Clyde married Mary Jane W iegele in 1922 and they had
the following child: 1] Kenneth[...]mpkins is sole
Clyde joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls for agent for a new fangled c[...]t scratching the hand or breaking the glaze.
Eddy in 1944 where it was noted that he was a farmer. He[...]rth date. In the 1900 federal census (June 2) he stated that he was
Clyde died June 15, 1951 with burial in the Thompson 51 years of age and single; t[...]t Land; that he immigrated to the United States in 1894 (6
# 16.[...]or the
Mary Jane died Oct. 15, 1975 with burial in the Thompson Northern Pacific Railway.
Falls F[...]incoln & Clarice E. (Frye) Todd In the 1900 federal census (June 10) he stated that[...]h boarders; he immigrated to the United States in 1894 (6
Dakota to Frank Frye and Jennie Hl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1376)[...]nt Cem.
moved to Plains where he looking up mines in the Quartz Spokane, W ash.
creek country.[...]Freemont Co. Mm.
Green. The marriage is recorded in book 1 page 112 in the 12] Dora Madelon (Clyde Austin) July 6,[...]une 4, 1964
late V. M. Massey and has been reared in Spokane. Mr. Thompson Falls, Mt - June 8[...]A summons to appear and attend a grand jury now in
James E. Jan. 21, 1858 Va. session in Room No. 6 in the Daly Block, Missoula,
2] Sarah Nov. 5, 185[...]County, Montana August 7, 1894 for O. A.
- burial in the Salem Cem., Macon Co., Ill.[...]- May 3, 1957 Everett, Snohomish, W as. - burial in age born Barron Co., W isconsin to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1377)[...]0.
married Obe Toole, both of Thompson Falls, Mt. in their During the recent political campa[...]editorial against the sheriff’s office in which it is claimed in
Myrtle Knowles was born about 1885 Barren Co.,[...]character. The editorial is quoted in the complaint filed.
The 1905 Thompson Falls Po[...]in the town of Lakeview, across the lake from Sandpo[...]upon this arrest and convicting that the article in
March 24, 1905 - Mr. Mrs. Obe Toole from Deep Cre[...]Information from their marriage license # 422 in the
Aug. 30, 1907 - Notice is hereby given that O[...]Mt.; white; 19 years of age
final fie year proof in support of his claim, viz; Homestead born Everb[...]ade before A. S. Ainsworth, U. age born W hite City, Kansas to August W arnaka and Julia
S. Com, at T[...]naka Comes From Kansas to Become W ife
was placed in the sheriff’s hands charging Obe Tooley, a[...]- Melissa B. W arnaka of Argonia,
ranchman living in that vicinity with the offense. Jury Kansa[...]Harry L. Topping, a young man in the Northern Pacific
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]sed on Obe and accompanied by her mother, and in the afternoon Judge
Myrtle Tooley’s home for th[...]ady and should
Monday, his presence being desired in court. make an excellent wife.[...]Melissa B. W armaka was born ca 1899 W hite City,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]4, 1884; trimmerman for Dan
had no sooner landed in town when he received a wire from McQuarie o[...]former resident of Thompson Falls, brother in Thompson Falls, Mt. Medium height; stout build;
notifying Mr. Tooley that his rooming house in Sandpoint blue colored eyes; brown colored[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 1949 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Nov. 20, 1914 - front pag[...]ettle Torgerson of Arlee, Mt., died Friday
living in Sandpoint, brought suit in the district court of at the age of 65 years.[...]ishing Arlee. Survivors: brother, Iver in Norway. Born July 4, 1884
company, conduct[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1378)[...]s, Montana

and Missoula before moving to Arlee in 1929. He belonged D. C. and she expects to[...]to take
to the Arlee Methodist church. Burial was in the Missoula up her new duties. Her new wor[...]superintendent,
Knut Torgenson was noted living in Thompson Falls Sept. having been elected to the office in 1916. She had
12, 1918 when his brother Kittle signed his draft card. previously taught in the schools of the county for two and[...]one-half years, and in both capacities, has shown exceptional
Kennet[...]Butte, Mont. and is a very capable worker in school affairs. The patrons
at that time he was residing in Noxon, Mt. He served on the of the schools ma[...]- Bremerton - HQ Com’d Comm. Ord. be in good hands, until the election of a new superintendent.
He attained the ratting of Radio 3-C and served in the
Marianas, Quam, Asiatic/Pacific. Kenny was di[...]July 14, 1953 left for her home near Kansas City.
in the New City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec 1 lot#7[...]- Maude Towne,
70 years. Burial was March 8, 1967 in the City cemetery, Thompson Falls, 1rst & 2nd grade[...]rimary work
Brown Resigns - Has Accepted Position in W ar Insurance in the local schools, resigned her position the latt[...]Geo. The couple had planned to be married in Chicago last
Toulmin of Plains, was appointed to[...]eceived that she has been appointed to a position in the war decided to unite their fortunes[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1379)[...]1379

Miss Towne has made many warm friends in Thompson plant, was married in Chicago yesterday. W e will be able to
Falls during her labors in the school and in outside affairs tell you more about it when John shows up here with the
and has the best wishes of all in her new venture. Her place bride.
during the[...]ary fifteenth, Thompson Falls, Mt.
arrived safely in W ashington and was married Friday to F.[...]ge 3 - John Tracey, electrician at the
commission in the signal service and will probably leave for[...]home in Mr. Tracy’s new bungalow on Capital hill.[...]er a brief illness. She was 65 years of age. Born in death of John Ernest Tracy on W ednesday April 22nd, came
Ashtabula, Ohio in 1849, where she spent the greater portion as a sudden shock to his many friends in this community.
of her life, she came to Montana in 1906 and settled on a Mr. Tracy was suf[...]that he be taken from his home here to a hospital in
About a year ago Mrs. Fuller and her son, John[...]son is employed with hardly reached the city when death called him.
the Thompson Falls power c[...]he Prospect creek Mr. Tracy was born in Plymouth, Ohio Dec. 27th, 1879,
plant.[...]spending his boyhood in that state. He was an electrical
She leaves two[...]l will take place at living there, he was in the electrical business with his
the old home at Ashtabula, Ohio, to which place the remains brother. In 1912 he moved to a ranch near W hitepine,
were sh[...]vening whom he had known 19 years before in that city.
from Ashtabula, Ohio to which place he accompani[...]He moved to Thompson Falls during war times and in ‘18
remains of his mother for burial. He reports the weather he obtained employment in his line of work in Spokane,
fearfully hot in the east, and is glad to get back to a cooler making that city his home for the next eight years, returning
clim[...]him as a close friend. He served the town well as city
thank the many friends and neighbors for their ki[...]ess and serving at the time of his death in that capacity under Mayor
death of our mother; an[...]. W . Tracey. Mr. Tray leaves in passing, besides his wife, a niece, who
John married Ella Veech in 1915 Chicago, Illinois. lives in W ashington and a nephew back in Illinois.
The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1380)[...]will come back. He writes a long letters
cemetery in Thompson Falls.[...]living in Thompson Falls is no man at all.[...]15 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a
In the 1900 federal census (June 10) he stated that[...]d single; that he immigrated to the United
States in 1892 (8 years ago) he is in the process of getting Lou[...]at the car desk been confined to his room in the W ard hotel the past few
again.[...]rned to her
his wife. Mr. Trapp was married while in Spokane last week home in Sandpoint Monday after a visit with her husband
a[...]remblay have
of excellent reputation and has been in the employ of the moved their household go[...]re home.
will undoubtedly be a valuable assistant in recorder’s office The Sanders County Ledge[...]r brother, Lewis Albert, of Missoula.
Mr Trapp is in the employ of the N.O. and will most likely[...]h of the C.M.&
this place from Bar Harbor, Maine, in which he says, “I am St. Paul railroad. M[...]main here for the
running a 35 horse power engine in a plaining and moulding summer.
mill. In this state one does not need papers to run an eng[...]has Trend was born Aug 1879 Sweden.
make a living in Thompson without being away from home In the 1900 federal census (June 10) he state[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1381)[...]ett
Barr; that he immigrated to the United States in 1898 (1 Reinschmidt, and Thomas, Joshu[...]is a laborer at the local sawmill. and daughter-in-law Dianne Triplett Rummel and husband[...]After learning she had an incurable cancer in August of
W eekly Montanian May 23, 1895 - John[...]rough California and the southern states In accordance with her wishes, the family will have a
and finally wind up in Georgia and Alabama where he will private scattering of her ashes next spring. In lieu of flowers
hunt coons and possums the balanc[...]/or cards, Norma requested that memorials be made in
nigh on 40 years since he left the cotton fields.[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange
lost her valiant battle with cancer, Nov.[...]Kansas, she was the only business college in Missoula for a time and is now
child of Robert Ch[...]ouse. (She could
(Hobbs) Tucker. Norma was raised in the southwest corner be from Heron)
of Kansas, living in small towns such as Creed, Campo,
Rolla and Elkha[...]Thru
mother was a nurse. The family always lived in the back of The Sanders County Ledger,[...]Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday
Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army and they moved to M[...]California, until Jack was sent overseas to fight in W orld gold had been found in Truax Gulch near the Mountain
W ar II. Norma retu[...]Shortly after the war, the couple moved to Canon City, cause of the excitement was the findin[...]o., where Jack was a prison guard until his death in 1963, prospectors.
It was in Canon City that Norma raised her sons, Bobby.
Jack and Rocky[...]ax
After her children were raised, Norma lived in California Charles Trueax was born Dec.[...], Neb. to
and Alaska, and eventually settled back in Elkhart near he George Trueax and Carrie Marie Olsen.
mother. In 1993, she and her mother moved to Thompson[...]training he was placed with
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1382)[...]G. A. Trueax of Thompson Saturday in the Coffelt - Bunch Funeral Chapel in Plains
Falls was recently married. He is stationed in Georgia. with Pastor Gary Kelly of th[...]officiating. Burial was in the Plains Cemetery.
Dalla[...]& Bertha Ethel (Hale) Trueax
1953 W ed - Serving in Korea - Dallas E. Trueax, son of Mr. Ja[...]ted to PFC. During his life in Thompson he was known as Albert.
The searchlights are used in a different role than in the last He came west as a boy inin 1905 Nebraska/South
illumination for our front li[...]Bertha was born June 17, 1888 Burt Co. Neb/Iowa, the
1953 - Discharges - Dallas Trueax, Thompson[...]another source notes she was born in South Dakota/Neb.)
George Almond & Carrie M[...]Roe); 4] Pearl born April 21, 1912 Hill City, S. D. (#1
Cadron, (Hay Springs) Neb., and they h[...]1; 6] Leo Patrick ‘Ole’ March In 1918 the family moved from Salmon, Idaho to Blue[...]a. Their family consisted died 1928 burial in the W ildrose cemetery.
of 1] Mary (Krudna) 2] Ru[...]following: James Albert Trueax residing in Larchwood, Mt.
Carrie attended her schooling in Hay Springs. 35 years of age;[...]not finding any living quarters
back at Camp Cook in W ash., the 15th; John R. Is a continued living in the tent they had used on their way west.
salesma[...]Jim did not find what he was looking for in this new area,
are employed at the smelter in Anaconda; Charles is but heard of jobs available in northern Sanders County. W ith
employed on the ra[...]group
here. R. W . “Bill” and his wife drove in from the ranch headed north with two teams of horses, a lumber wagon and
outside of the city. a[...]s slept under the big wagon and mama and us
Falls in 1935. He was born March 6, 1885. girls slept in the box of the small wagon.
They later moved f[...],” that watched
Geo A. died at the age of 92 in the Plains hospital, Plains, over us. W hen h[...]with his hand on the 30-30. Dad took Sport where
in the Shrider Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert[...]r he went.
officiating. Burial was March 12, 1977 in the Plains W e came up through D[...]e tent so mama could have a place for a bed,
1987 in Plains, Mont. Funeral services were conduc[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1383)[...]er, we would meet other wagons and dad in a house on the corner of W oods and Haley and Alb[...]uld want to move on and kept found work in the Missions sawmill across the river, where
at d[...]ain we pitched our tent for living quarters. In the early part of 1930 Albert and Bertha were div[...]d Melville McCurdy.
Heater’s dad. The logs were cut into tie lengths and cut Albert married #2 Minnie Alice Halber[...]ay for Mr. Getts all summer, we were still living in a tent. Information from their marriage license #1207 in the
Then we loaded up the wagon and moved to T[...]een previously married - married July 31, 1937
In 1923 we moved up on the Barto place up Ashly cree[...]iously married to _____ Halbert.
wrapped our feet in burlap feedsacks. W hen we got to Minnie Alice died in 1958 and was buried in the
school we unwrapped our feet and hung the sacks over the Thompson Falls City cemetery.
steam heater to dry. The teacher helped[...]warm going home. 1967 and is buried in the Plains cemetery.
Then Tom Matthews, he was[...]et us use his Albert was always engaged in the lumber industry.
horse to ride just for takin[...]Falls, Mt. burial
had a buggy seat for us to sit in. Mama warmed big rocks was March 11, 1959 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,
and put them in the bottom of the box and wrapped us up in Mt. Sec. 2 lot #6 block 7. (Plot was boug[...]warm all the way to school. There were In 1959 Albert moved to Plains where he has resided[...]since.
house. Dad had brought hay down and put it in the shed for Albert died at the age of 96, Monday morning in the
Fanny. Then after school we hooked her up and on our way hospital in Plains, Mt., on Feb. 25, 1980. His funeral
for ho[...]ices were held Thursday Feb. 28, 1980 with burial in the
lived on our way to school, so we took our quilts and Thompson Falls (VFW ) City Cemetery. (Sec 2 lot #7 block
dropped them off an[...]il 27, 1963 Monroe,
W e took our school lunch in 5# lard buckets. Our lunch W ashington whi[...]ruit and deer meat or bear meat was in the Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls,
sandwiches, packed arou[...]d other kids, because they will see you
have meat in your sandwiches, I think it was deer meat and[...]dred J. (Crawford) Trueax
they would put your dad in jail for killing deer out of season. John Rob[...]arden,
W e didn’t go to the doctor much. Dad cut his hand real Nebraska to George Trueax a[...]Mildred June Crawford May 15, 1941
put it on the cut and mama covered it with a white bandage.[...]Information from their marriage license #1444 in the
Ethel and Helen were born on the Ba[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1384)[...]- married to stick causing them to explode in his hand. The child will
Mildred June Crawford of[...]were born in Georgia.
Leslie Allmond & Liberta (Bowden) Trueax In the 1900 federal census (June 1) she states that[...]at San Diego, Bruno Tucci was residing in Thompson Falls when he
Ca. & Bremerton, W a. His[...]1-C and he graduated from high school in May of 1939.
served in Asiatic/Pacific area. He was discharged June 29,[...]Bernice Tucker died in 2001 with burial in the Fraternal[...]Dean Tuffs
“Bill” served in the Navy during W orld W ar II, earning Dean Tuffs is noted in a receipt book of Vern Sloan, dated
the rating of[...]hs rent.
Lelia Mae Cooley was born Oct 15, 1921 in Santa Rosa
County, Fla., to Charlie and Lelia Mae[...]M . J. Tully
She loved to travel and work in her garden. The 1913 Thompson[...]Mae died at the age of 77 years on Nov. 12, 1998 in Elmo Turema entered the service Oct. 1942, noting that
the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. he was from Thomps[...]eral
services were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 21 in the First Arthur Lawrence & Ramona June (Luke) Turk
Church of God in Plains with Pastor Roy W illiams[...]ne 2, 1914 Kila, Mont. to
officiating. Burial was in the Plains Cemetery. Charles A.[...](From obit - she had a brother David Farrington in “Art” was drafted into the Army[...]Id Book 7 page
There was considerable excitement in the west end of 1907.
Capitol Hill W[...]f the fingers nearly severed 2] Ronald Rodney in 1947 Thompson Falls, Mt. (Eileen
from his right h[...]arned the child Meredith); 3] Carol Pauline in 1953 Thompson Falls; 4]
had found a box of dynamite caps and was either tossing Joyce Ann in 1954 (Dennis McMannamon, Boise, Idaho).
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1385)[...]ry; 4] Phyllis She was born June 26, 1920 in Thompson Falls, the
M. Dec. 1, 1933.[...]up and attended school locally and graduated in 1938. She
- Coming and Goings - Mrs. Art Turk thi[...]and Arthur L. Turk were married July 2, 1938 in Sandpoint,
a clipping from the Ft. Bliss paper where her husband is now Idaho. They resided in Thompson Falls where Art was a
stationed with the Anti-Aircraft corps, in which mention was contractor and Mona raised t[...]es to Carol and Joyce. Mona was involved in several
show that the boys from Montana can shoot[...]h Lodge, the
Art died Dec. 12, 1972 with burial in the Thompson Falls Alumni Association, and t[...]ball
contractor, died Tuesday afternoon of cancer in the Veterans games even up until her later years. Mona had tremendous
Administration hospital in Helena where he had been flown pride in school sports and activities.
Monday morning. W ith him in Helena were his wife, She is survi[...]st of the time as the board Idaho; a daughter-in-law, Rosalie Turk of Thompson Falls;
chairman. At[...]ena and Larry Luke of Thailand: six
Long active in the Lions Club, he had served recently as gr[...]Turk,
zone chairman and deputy district governor in District 37-D Travis Turk, Luke McManamon and Kim Collingham: five
and was in live for election as governor before becoming ill[...]teven, Alyssa, Kylah and
He had held most offices in the local club. In 1969 he was a Grace; grandpups, Bailey, Cricke[...]ng delegate to the Lions International Convention in numerous nieces and nephews.
Tokyo.[...]Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Art;
He was a m[...]Born June 2, 1914 at Kilo, he attended schools in Donald.
Thompson Falls and was gradua[...]ributions be
school when the dormitory system was in operation. He made Thompson Falls Alumi[...]n or community
married Ramona Luke July 2-, 1938, in Sandpoint. Congregational Church,[...]Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the
Community Congregational Church with the Rev.[...]Strodbeck) Turk
Kline officiating. Burial will be in the Fraternal Cemetery. Charles A. Turk was[...]nd they had the
building on Main Street completed in the fall of 1971. He following children: 1] Fred Russell; 2] Arthur L. June 2,
had served on the City Council. 1914 Kil[...].; 4]
The family has suggested that tributes be in the form of Margaret (Dan Disbrow).
memorial[...]dericka.
After Art’s death, Mona went to work in the Ledger’s The Sept. 12, 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1386)[...], Montana

following: Charles A. Turk. residing in Hot Springs, Mt.; 36 Pacific.
years old; Feb.[...]438. (The name of Chester is how it is recorded in the
1932 - Charles Turk Passes Suddenly Aug. 20th. - Charles marriage book.)
Turk was born in 1882 at Drywood, W isconsin. He died[...]Thompson Falls, Mt., May 16,
suddenly at his home in Thompson Falls, August 20th. For 1945 Com[...]ounty. from her son, Ronnie Tuck, serving in the Infantry. He was
He was a farmer and in later years he has worked on the wounded, not seriously he says, and is hospitalized in
Forest Service trails. A year ago his health brok[...]man and was greatly loved seriously wounded in the battle for Okinawa. A while back
by his famil[...]s reported slightly wounded and after recovery
In his immediate family leaves a wife, one daughter,[...]four her brother, Rodney Turk, was killed in action April 30th in
with their children accompanying them numbering 2[...]e battle of Okinawa. Rodney went into the service in
to the funeral which was held at the M. E. Church[...]gust 1944 and was sent overseas last fall. He was in the
at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Sholtz holding the ceremony. Mrs. Infantry. Rodney was born in Plains in May 1920. His wife
Rosenthal and Mrs. Hougland had charge of the music. The lives in Clarksfork, Idaho and his mother, Mrs. Earl Davis[...]n Brauer, Harry Hagerman, Charles lives in Thompson Falls.
Lux, Perry Heater Sr., A. A. Alvo[...]killed on Iwo on April 30th
C. T. Turk were also in attendance. of this year. He was born in Plains May, 1919 and attended
Sanders County Independent, Thompson Falls, Mt. W ed. school in Thompson Falls and up to time of his enlistment,[...]by his wife that Pfc. Charles R. Turk was killed in action
Mary Turk of Bellingham, W ashington, arrived in April 30th at Okinawa. Charles Tu[...]eported as being seriously wounded on April 25th.
in law, Mrs. Carrie Turk. Mrs. Turk senior was on he[...]d about a month and was then
home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Turk. Mrs. Turk sent overseas in the Philippines and was later sent to
sr. will be eighty years of age in October. She will return to Okinawa where he wa[...]ounty Ledger (date un-listed) Body of Charles
day in her life. Rodney Turk will arrived in Plains this week where the
Carrie married the s[...]was local grade and high schools. He was in the infantry during
Earl Davis.[...]rank was Private First class and his unit served in the Surviving besides his moth[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1387)[...]d Ramona
April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Jack Turk came in from Cooper ‘Mona’ Luke.
gulch W ednes[...]een Meredith.
interested with Spokane capitalists in the Lucille group of Sanders County Ledger,[...]as the observation of Ron Turk of Ron’s Service in
Robert & Rosalie N. (Eichert) Turk[...]And when he retires officially (if the City Council formally
Rosalie Nysena Eichert was bo[...]morial service volunteer firefighter for the City of Thompson Falls and
was held Saturday, May 21,[...]uite probably one of the longest career of anyone in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. - T[...]He was born May 6, 1940 to Arthur and Ramona Turk in Bruce Hoagland, a 17 year veteran of the[...]graduated from Thompson Falls High former City Council Member will take over the reigns of the
School in 1958. He married the love of his life, Rosalie[...]ire chief when Turk
Nysena Eichert, May 25, 1963. In January 1966, he was officially steps do[...]ed at Fort Hood, Turk began his career in 1971 after returning to Thompson
Texas. After being discharged in 1968, Bob and Rosalie Falls from Bozeman.[...]is believed, early on that if you want to live in a small town,
life working for his dad at Turk’[...]job after a vote by the firefighters in September of 1989
Bob is survived by his wife[...]Elmer died Jan. 1956 and was buried Jan. 15, 1956 in the
Luke and Sara McManamon and Kim and Za[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1388)[...]ranch near
Thompson Falls and buried Jan. 2, 1939 in the IOOF section Dixon and will devote thei[...]d the following: Arthur W alter Turnblad residing in
Falls, Montana in 1913 with his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Di[...]rest relative: Elsie Turnblad of Dixon, Mt.; tall in height;
1913 to 1922 after which he moved to Seat[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
death in an auto accident. He leaves to mourn his passing[...]ington.
& Gus Garrison. The body was laid to rest in the IOOF
Cemetery. - section 24 plot # 9[...]oodwin and his brother Charles served in W orld W ar I as a private in Co. B.,
Elmer Turmes.[...]- A. W . Turnblad of Spokane has burial in the W estmond Cemetery, W estmond, Idaho.
been employed in the meat market of the Thompson Meat[...]l 23, 1964 front page col 7 - Turnbull Suffocates in Mill
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lis[...]rading Co. late Monday night in the sawdust bin at the Thompson Falls
He married Essie McCrea June 12, 1916 in Thompson Lumber Co. His body was found in a standing position
Falls, Mt.[...],
Information from their marriage license # 350 in the who along with Roy Cook had[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1389)[...]. Doris Davis and while working as a logger in the Coeur d’Alene National
Mrs. Florence Cox, T[...]ed, Ojai, Calif; and Oscar, Born July 3, 1928 in Sandpoint, he grew up in Sagle and
Sagle, Ida; a sister, Mrs. Bessie W ils[...]moved with his family to Thompson Falls, Mont. In 1941.
one great grandchild.[...]He attended high school there and graduated in 1946.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursd[...]ng graduation, he joined the Marine Corps and
PST in the Reorganized LDS church at Sagle. Burial will[...]until 1947. On Oct. 24, 1948 he married Mary Ann
in the W estmond Cemetery at W estmond, Ida. Elbert Gunter Barnhart in Spokane, W ash. and they lived in Thompson
will officiate. Arrangements are in charge of the Shrider Falls where he began[...]Plains. In 1954, they moved to Coeur d’Alene where they had
Irene died Aug. 1969 Thompson Falls, Mt., with burial in resided since. He has had his own logging bu[...]Mrs. Turnbull was born April 11, 1903 at Kansas City, sisters, Mrs. Edna Brown, Kamloops, B.C.[...]t.; and one grandson, Ty Kovatch. He was preceded in
lived at Sagle, Ida. 21 years until they moved to Thompson death by a son, Mark in 1974.
Falls.[...]Saturday, Yates Funeral Home
Mr. Turnbull died in an accident at the Thompson Falls with Rev. ____ Pegram officiating. Burial will be in
Lumber Co. Mill in April 1964. W es[...]nce) Cox, Trout Creek His name is found in a receipt book of Vern Sloan dated
and Mrs. Bill[...]n and five great grand.
Services were conducted in the Reorganized Church of[...]Christ of Latter Day Saints at Sagle with burial in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]Miles city where she goes to make her home with her father.[...]st week to Stephen G. Ruell, a banker of
physical in Coeur d’Alene[...]ecorder.
W illiam enlisted into the Marine Corp in 1946. He was
discharged in 1947.[...]Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the High
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...].
Mrs. Charles Turnbull, Thompson Falls, enlisted in the
Marine corps aviation branch for a two year p[...]ateur at Trout Creek called at our office on
1979 in the W estmond Cemetery, W estmond, Id.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1390)[...]ly Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

out and in every day. Two mercantile firms, Lynch &[...]e
constantly at work dealing out goods and raking in cash. Sanders County Ledger Friday Sept. 2[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. June 17,
spending a week in Missoula. 1954[...]nty Signal, Plains, Mt. Mar 29, 1906 -
was buried in Hope Idaho.[...]s were Uhl
born in Kentucky.[...]Mt. Friday
John and Mary were married 1891/1892 in Missouri and July 30, 1915 - page 3 - En[...]by a telegram to report to his company the first
in Ohio.[...](deceased) and Dena Kalisnachanco - he had been
In the 1900 federal census (June 1) he stated that w[...]Pittenger.
assistant to Paul Tyson who is in charge of the gents’
furnishing and shoe depart[...]Engineers and Mining convention held in that city.

Harry Uaris[...]body that was found Saturday near that town in the Clark’s
Herman Uchtman[...]Mr. and Mrs. Herman Uchtman, sister and brother-in-law Seward. Identification of the body could not be made and
of Mrs. Gust Moser, were mentioned in the obituary for the accident sti[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1391)[...]hs ago. It had on no coat or vest and was dressed in any of the proved ground.
a dark shirt, tan underwear and heavy rawhide shoes. The
body was buried in Thompson.[...]Unidentified body - the body of an unknown in NY and mother born in Ohio.
man was taken from the Clark’s Fork river[...]olph Lozeau and
of town noticed the body floating in the river and notified Mary Louise LeBrun.
J[...]ferry and they had a son: 1] Fred, as noted in Mary’s obituary; 2]
and in a short time it was spotted. It was secured and[...]ca 1896 Mt.
brought ashore but discoloration set in so fast that it was Sanders County Ledger[...]for Dixon. Mr. Ures was until recently in charge of the
The coroners jury came back with[...]Charles, Mary and Thomas were enumerated in the 1920
came to his death by drowning in a manner unknown to federal census in Alee 35th pct, Missoula Co., Mt. as
them and that[...]Mary died Feb. 1927 with burial in the Lozeau Cemetery
The deceased was evidently a laborer for he wore no coat in Moiese, Mt.
or vest and his hands were heavily ca[...]eer, Ronan, Mt. Feb. 10, 1927 - Mrs. Mary
clothed in black shirt, tan underwear, blue bib overalls, and Ures of Dixon, Mt., buried in Lozeau cemetery in Moiese.
heavy rawhide shoes. He was of sandy comp[...]Lozeau.
heavily built about 5 foot 8 or 10 inches in height an would
weigh in the neighborhood of 200 pounds. His outer shirt[...]ge of News - Miss Ina Urion, who is employed in the girls’
decomposition the body has been in the water all of two dormitory at Thomps[...]he inquest the remains were buried by the coroner in
the public cemetery.[...]the W ard Hotel.
Montana Power workers floating in the river. He had been in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]rain, W ednesday evening at
initial I. Burial was in the county plot in Plains, Mont. W hitepine that was moving a[...]1934 over, having his hand badly cut and a few stitches put in his
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Chas Thayer, Albert Tha[...]ight. Utz is from Missouri.
Chas Thayer Jr., were in town Tues. Chas. Thayer reports The San[...]ever Charles and his camped about 20 years in the “Show Me” state was a little in
father Charles Thayer Sr., are only recovering fr[...]ng for gold on Vermillion. Sometimes when in front of the W ard hotel. Mr. Utz is a surveyor b[...]tural
$6.00 to $7.00 a day for a week or ten days in succession, proclivities. He makes g[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1392)[...]tz, the gentleman of the Spain, he enlisted in Company B of Butte, First Montana
transit, was doing some field work in the west end of the Volunteer Infantry and served with distinction in the Spanish
county recently.[...]ocrats - W averly T. Utz of W hile serving in the Philippines, he was shot through the
Thompson[...]Joe Valentine worked for Mine under Fred
located in the couer d’Alenes doing engineering work on th[...]hainman for bartender.
the surveying crew in charge of Mr. Utz. The[...]ds over the Fourth. Mr. Utz is at present engaged in invalids on his sick list this week: Joe V[...]pneumonia.
make application for a commission in the engineering The Sanders County[...]alls Polk directory lists him as a
and are living in the Macho house. Mr. Vaaler is a road bartender.
engineer for the forest service in this district. The 1915 Thompson[...]on Joseph Valentine died Sept 1915 and was buried in
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]e, Ore. while serving in the Philippines during the Spanish-[...]arter member of Lone Star Lodge #33 lying in his lap told the story of the last act of a man w[...]ine was found Saturday morning about 9 o’clock, in
Falls, Mt. - Dec. 4, 1915 - Motion made and carried that his room in a building at the rear of the Cummings block. He[...]He had sat down in a Morris chair by a table and had[...]not to tell his folks and that he was in great misery.
W hen war was declared between the[...]es and W hen found he was lying back in his chair with a ghastly
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1393)[...]1393

bullet hole in his head just over the right ear. Death must[...]army air corps, had the rank of sergeant. He was in
investigation followed. A window was pried up and[...]service two years and spent most of the past year in
Ricker went in and found Valentine cold in death. Guam and Japan.
The sher[...]Bert Van Campen joined the American Legion in 1960
guarded until they were turned over to Coron[...]h 1964. On his card he noted that he was residing in
No inquest was held, as it was very evident that[...]t L. VanCampen - Memorial services
guide. His aim in life was to be useful; true and manly. For f[...]Thompson Falls were held
nine years he had lived in Thompson Falls and those who Tuesday, May 31, at the First Church of God in Plains with
knew him intimately say that from sic[...]caused 1994, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
despondency and despair. He has been ge[...]he Van Campen. He moved to Plains with his family in
sown he is reaping in the sympathy and love of friends. His 1925,[...]d of University at Boulder, Colo. He served in the United States
condemnation.[...]e of the service at the church was engaged in farming, worked in the grocery business and
and his remarks were tim[...]. Fred also was a salesman for National Log in Thompson Falls.
Brown and Mrs. John R. Stout sang[...]d Plains.
beautiful. The casket was draped in a large American flag. Bert was a member[...]ivors include his wife, Victo, of the family home in
Coates. Taps were sounded by a bugle corps compos[...]He was preceded in death by three sisters, Nellie M.
The deceased is believed to have relatives in Danville, Ill., VanCampen, Lillian Urion and Ir[...]s yet they have not been found. He owned property in Arrangements were by Coffelt-Bunch Fune[...]r Milton J. Frank M. Vancil was born in 1840, originally came from
Valentine - signed W .[...]n Sunday where he will engage in institute work during the
Bert Van Campen[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1394)[...]ncil, formerly
He completed the scientific course in Shurtleff College, principal of the Tho[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
in journalism, where he resided for 15 years. He ret[...]ency of closed his school year at Superior, in Mineral county, is
the Lewistown and Fort Benton schools in Montana received visiting his old friend[...]since which time he has been in charge of schools in various
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]towns within the state, conducted a newspaper in North
Friday Nov. 2, 1906 - Frank M. Vancil, cand[...]Carolina and for the past year has been in charge of the
superintendent of schools on the Re[...]erior. He is also something of an author and
been in charge of the district school here for the past y[...]other magazines. W hile universally taken to
lost in the election.)[...]26, 1907 - Prof. F. M. he was born in 1840, looks as young as he did when living
Vancil[...]opularly for a visit with friends in Helena and will advice us later
conducted our pub[...]he will be located during the coming school year.
in a few days for the east and south, where he expec[...]alls, Mt. Friday Ceasar had only been in Sanders County three months
Oct. 6, 1911 - front[...]ory of His Life - F. M. when he was killed in an explosion of dynamite while
Vancil, who for a number of years was professor of the working in the construction Camp.
public schools of Thompson[...]of John joined the American Legion in 1937 and was a
discipline and system as used by h[...]member until 1937. His card noted that he resided in
from Oregon back to old Virginia.[...]Samuel L. Vanderpool was born in St. Louis, Caldwell
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]ny 11 children moved to Paradise, Montana in 1882 in the old
old friends of Professor Vancil, who for[...]is now publisher, editor and owner of a newspaper in 385D - Aden Vanderpool, farmer 34 year[...]and mother born in Tenn. - wife: Caroline 42 years of age,
Through[...]Ainsworth, who born Ill, parents born in North Carolina - children: 1]
receives the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1395)[...]Vanderpool, particularly at this time, as he is in poor health
At that time, for Sam to get an ed[...]ntire county goes to the
Montana, where he worked in the McGown's Store. The bereaved p[...]n to Paradise today
parents died and where buried in the Plains cemetery (see where interment was made in the Paradise cemetery.
residents of Plains, Mont.) W hile living in Plains he joined the Mountain View Lodge
Severa[...]also was a
the 4th of July, attending the parade in a striped pair of Mason with the Plains C[...]e needy, and
W hen Sanders County was organized in 1906, Mr. many of his charitable[...]asurer but did not serve. friends.
In 1908 he was elected on the Democratic ticket for[...]old Johnson house.
year, who has opened an office in the court house and will Mr. and Mrs. Vanderpool were in Pueblo, Colorado,
have immediate charge of the of[...]e; when the Grim Reaper calls us we must go.
born in Butte, about 1889. During his term in office as On June 20th, 1911 Sam die[...]persuaded by his many friends to accept in striped pants.
the nomination for sheriff on the Democratic ticket, and in a His obituary was written through out thi[...]ndured the hardships of pain
which he was elected in a faithful, conscientious manner, I ha[...]evensville Thanks-giving day and the
months spent in a warmer climate will bring him back in remains were brought to Paradise Monday. Interment was in
good health. During his absence W m. Moser will be in the Paradise cemetery by her husband[...]Stevensville. She was born in Butte, and was 28 years of
The Sanders County L[...]day morning at 3:30 o’clock. The child had been in Melvin was born 1880.
poor health fo[...]she would likely never recover. The Dingley in Dec. 1902 and they had the following children;
mother and sister of Mr. Vanderpool, in response to a 1] Gilbert Nov.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1396)[...]ranger, has been detailed to special duty in Idaho for the
of Heron, Mt.[...]le at has been transferred to that point in the forestry service.
Heron and school director of this district was in Noxon Hazel died Feb. 9, 1944 with burial in the Pinecrest
Sunday looking after school matters[...]t. Friday Melvin died 1948 with burial in the Pinecrest cemetery,
Oct. 6, 1905 - Heron - F.[...]place has made homestead filing on 25 acres in section 10,
of a ten pound baby girl.[...]redistricting of sold this week lot 8 and 9 in block 46 to Alfred
the Cabinet forest will be in charge of the district Vanhozendonke,[...]to Bernard L. Van Horne and Arvella Mallory.
this city, died about 12:30 Monday morning as the result of Dr. L. T. Vanhorne joined the American Legion in 1923
heart complications, the after effect of an[...]s ill only a few days and suffered residing in Thompson Falls; he was listed as living in Hot
greatly. His death was a severe blow to this parents for he Springs in 1931.
was their oldest child and was a bright win[...]om their marriage license # 1670 Sanders
was made in the cemetery on the hill and were largely[...]y’s death is the fourth death that has occurred in the white and had been previously married - married Elizabeth
Van Dyke family in the past two years. (Dingley) ( they have L.[...]o Floyd G. W inn and Ada Davidson.
Jan. 7, 1910 - City & County - G. M. Vandyke, deputy forest[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1397)[...]Louis N. & Louise (Nemitz) Van Vranken
1991 in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula, Mt. Lewis was married to Lo[...]to W illiam Nemitz and her
Congregational Church in Thompson Falls with the Rev. mother Dena.
Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial was to follow in Sunset The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Memorial Gardens in Missoula. Visitation was to be March[...]mitz of
a.m. - noon at Coffelt Bunch Funeral Home in Thompson Phillipsburg, Mt.
Falls.[...]on Falls Power Co.
Clark Fork valley Nursing Home in Plains. The Sanders County[...]She lived at a short visit with her mother in Philipsburg, leaving Friday.
Hot Springs and Spok[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs.
returning to Thompson Falls in 1984. Jan. 28, 1916 - B[...]24, 1965. Vranken is quite ill at her home in this city, with the grippe.
He preceded her in death Feb. 15, 1990. The[...]age col 6 - Mrs. Nemitz Dead -
was baptized while in the Plains nursing home. Sunday e[...]Mrs. Nemitz was 69 years of age, born in Germany and
Marie was born in 1906. came t[...]years old. She was married to W illiam Nemitz in W isconsin,
3, 1962 front page col 1 - Fred VanStone’s Sister Passes - coming to Montana in 1883, and has made her home at
Mrs. W illiam Craig died in Seattle last Tuesday. Funeral Philipsburg si[...]Fred and Marie died April 12, 1969 with burial in the daughter and family here. She leaves t[...]pril 24, 1969 page 5 col 6 - Former Residents Die in Hayden, Arizona.
Mishap - Two former Tho[...]hurs.
Mrs. Fred W . VanStone were killed recently in an auto Dec. 1, 1916 - Local Items - Mrs.[...]oft of Salt Lake
accident near Bend, Ore. Injured in the accident were their City, Utah, has come to spend a short time with[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1398)[...]was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Varner and
Information from their marriage license #1362 in the 12 siblings. Irene retired after 30 years with Boeing in 1985.
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls,[...]rvices will be held at Yarington’s Funeral Home in W hite
Irene Louise Brauer of Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]son Falls at time of entering
Varner, were united in marriage, Friday evening June 7th. service,[...]ned to the 2nd Marine Division. During his
canyon in the quiet hush of the evening the young couple[...]attained the rank of Lieutenant (Jag) and served in
took their places upon the Cedar Memorial bridge[...]ck, has received a commission as Lieutenant J. G. In
couple.[...]rt to Tucson,
The bride was attractively gowned in an afternoon dress of Arizona on August 15 for[...]a School and received his first assignment in the Forest
corsage of red roses. Service in 1935 in the Experiment Station at Missoula. He
A picnic[...]served immediately after the remained in the research field for five years, and in 1940
ceremony by the bride’s mother, Mrs. J. H.[...]. there to the Coeur d’Alene and in March, 1943, he promoted
Mr. and Mrs. Varner motored to Denton, returning Sunday to district ranger in charge of the Thompson Falls district of
evening to take up their residence in Thompson Falls where the Cabinet Forest.
Mr.[...]ucson, Ariz.,
Edward and Irene lived off and on in Thompson Falls after Oct. 12 after completing 60 days of training in seamanship,
their marriage. Ed worked in the various sawmills and navigation, ord[...]n husband was an occupation officer over in Japan. Dick will
Seattle Times, Seattle, W ash[...]ce.
Varner died February 12, 2008 at Fleming Home in W hite Richard died Dec. 1981 Mt. View, Calif.
Center. She was born in Thompson Falls, Montana on
October 4, 1918, to Ma[...]Alice Vasbinder
married her husband, Ed in 1940 in Montana and moved to Information from W ildRose headstone project - Alice
Seattle in 1952. They resided there for most of the next 60 Vasbinder born 1841 - died 1931 with burial in the W ild
years. She is survived by four children[...]Samuel J. Vasbinder was born April 14, 1881 in W est
Riley and Makena Hanlik, and many ni[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1399)[...]gs, New York
Samuel married Ida (Gordon) Dunlap in 1913, (Bowdoin, Ida died 1946 buried[...]ers wave length) is on the air hospital in Missoula.
each evening this week.
On W ednesday evening Mrs. S. J. Vas Binder of this city Albert S. Vaugh
will[...]y 14, 1931 with burial parents were born in that state.
in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. A. N., married Martha in 1884/1885 and they had the
Sanders County Indep[...]following children: 1] Chas born Dec. 1886 Iowa 2] Fred
July 22, 1931 W ed. front page - Obituary[...]890
Vas Binder - Samuel James Vas Binder was born in W est Mont. - she died July 5, 1902 bu[...]rents to Louisville, Ohio, parents were born in Indiana.
where he grew to manhood and for a number of years was in In Stella Hermann’s memories of 1884 written in 1945 she
the theatrical world playing in all of the large cities of this noted the follo[...]the northwest section of what is now Mrs. (Addie)
in the movies.[...]ranch. Mr. Vaughn had three children - Charlie,
In 1913 he was married to Ida Dunlap and located in Ross and Maddie.
Bowdoin, Montana. W[...]was appointed by Maddie was found dead in a pool of water just a few feet
Judge Bourquin of[...]ime
many years. He also held other public offices in that section. ranching near Eddy.
He was a Vic[...]W eekly Montanian Dec. 22, 1894 page 3 - A. N.
In 1921 he came to Thompson Falls and bought and edited Vaughn, another good rancher, came in.
the Sanders County Independent Ledger, which he[...]18, 1908 - A. V. Vaughn, the Eddy orchardist was in
Schlitchtenmeyer, who has made her home with him[...]A N. Vaughn, a farmer.
large picture was in the article) Martha Vaughn died Feb. 26, 1910 buried W ildrose
In Samuel’s will dated April 8, 1931 found in W ill Book 1 cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
p[...]includes Lot 3 of Block 5 and Lot 17 of block 27 in March 18, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. Vaug[...]vided among the following Vaughn home in Eddy, of Brights disease. Funeral services
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1400)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

were held in the I.O.O.F. hall in Thompson, Rev. Taylor From the 1880[...]ion) Blair,
officiating, and the remains interred in the Thompson W ashington Co., Neb.;[...]mother
Deceased was 52 years old and had lived in this immediate born Ind: (wife) Elizabeth[...]Mrs. Fred Haynes of From the files in the Montana State Legislature - Harry J.
W hite P[...]ill Cameron of Vaughan voted to serve in 1911; railroadman; born 1869
W hite Pine and Thom[...], the Eddy fruit
grower, was transacting business in Thompson Tuesday, Mr.[...]Orville Vaughn died July 1918 and was buried in the
this summer from Kansas, Minnesota and other[...]Vaughn and Martha Cameron.
unsurpassed in any country is the verdict of all who have[...]ht, who so ably presided behind the
granary door, in which building a quantity of oats are stored.[...]f But that is what he is. He delights in dropping from a pole or
the family the past summe[...]ly bring out the facts, and will appear in his favorite stunt at Anaconda during their
those[...]ation and left
of the opinion that it will result in little other than to give a here on Tuesday to be there in time for his part in the
public airing to a family row. program. He gets well paid for taking such chances and he
(At hi[...]1973 Thompson
Charles Vaughn was born Dec. 1886 Iowa to A. N. Falls, Mt.
Vaughn and[...]Bruce died March 1985 Spokane, W ash. with burial in the
The 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory note[...]Bruce
Charles died Nov 24, 1921 and was buried in the W ildrose W ayne Johnson, 33, of Sand[...]rose Cemetery project Deacones Hospital in Spokane.
notes Charles birth date as Dec. 25, 188[...]Sandpoint. He attended school here, graduating in 1920.
Harry J. Vaughan was born 1869 Neb[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1401)[...], driving a school
Debbie Vaught on Sept. 8, 1973 in Thompson Falls, Mt. bus, and working at[...]around 1956. He later
Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sandpoint with Fr. Ken Arnzen went into bus[...]City Fire Department and retired after 20 years of service.
Survivors include Bruce’s wife Debbie in Sandpoint, his He was also a member of the[...]Spokane. his favorite spot in the world, his property at Trout Creek.
Debbie[...]ter. He also enjoyed traveling in his motor home.[...]ir Force Nov. 30, Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Tana; his
1942 signing in at Spokane, W a. He was assigned to the 8th p[...]nson.
the rank of Staff Sergeant. His service was in England, Survivors include son Duane an[...]l and Leona Irish of Sandpoint,
Tana was raised in Trout Creek, Mont. Idaho.[...]68. His card noted the following: he was residing in Services were to be held at 1 p.m. Mon[...]& Oil station; Savior’s Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls, officiated by
he served in the Army Air Force from Nov. 30, 1942 to his[...]memorials be made to the Thompson Falls City Fire
Harold died July 15, 2008 Thompson Falls,[...]y peacefully didn’t like him.
at his home in Thompson Falls on Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
He was[...]28, 1928 Conrad,
Harold was born Feb. 23, 1924 in Conrad, Mont., to Mt. to Presley Vaugh[...]r Brady and Trout Creek, and attended high school in Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, mt. April 29,
Thompson Falls, where he graduated in 1942. During high 1954 - Hall-Vaught Vows[...]white stock and red roses formed the setting in the
dormitory. Friendships were made from his sta[...]irgil Hall of
After graduation, Harold enlisted in the Army Air Corps., W hitepine, and W ilbur Vaught, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A.
where he served in England during W orld W ar II. W hile on Vaug[...]s. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Miss Dorothy Haase at the organ.
1995 with[...]The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1402)[...]the new house built by contractor Chas W icksell in block 28.
Harold Vaught, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr. Van Vranken is in the employ of the Thompson Falls
The bride’s[...]ink rose corsage.
Mrs. P. A. Vaught was attired in a navy blue dress with Vernon[...]Vernon “Pete” Vavrick was born in Dodge, Nebraska to
Ushers were Dick Kraus and G[...]obstown. They moved to W eiser, Idaho when he was in the
Guy Hall and Mrs. Ross Garrison.[...]grade, from the W eiser High School he graduated in
Dixie Hall was born to Virgil Hall and Helen[...]then attended a machinist’s school in Boise, Idaho.
W ilbur joined the American Legion in 1960; his card Vernon married Mabel A[...]35 Caldwell,
noted the following: that he resided in Thompson Falls; he Idaho. They had: 1] Patr[...]Station; wife was Dixie; he They resided in Boise, where he was employed by a
served in the Army from Dec. 8, 1950 from Spokane, lumber mill until 1941 when they moved to Salt Lake City
W ash., until his discharge Dec. 7, 1952 Hanford,[...]and was employed by Remington Small Arms Plant. In
Serial # 56089649. He was born April 28, 1928 Conrad, Mt. 1944 they moved to a ranch in Sanders County. Later he was
W ilbur died Jan.[...]employed primarily at Flodin Lumber Co., in the Snider
burial Saturday Jan. 19, 2008 in the W hite Pine Cemetery, area.
W hitepine,[...]la, Mt. Monday, January 21, 2008 Bank in the 1950s.
Spokane - W ilbur Royal Vaught entered[...]nt to Mesa, Arizona to
Jan. 15, 2008, at his home in Spokane Valley following an live, coming n[...]They moved to Hamilton in 1985. During their retirement
W ilbur was born in Brady on April 28, 1928, to Presley A. Mabel[...]W ilbur attended Noxon High School and graduated in Church in Thompson Falls and the Masonic Lodge in
1947. He was also in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 and Thompson Falls. He was chief hunter safety instructor in
received an honorable discharge.[...]get shooting and collecting antique
Motors Garage in Thompson Falls. During this time, he also c[...]lbur was an avid fisherman and loved to water-ski in his March 29, 2002 in Hamilton, Mt., of natural causes. His
earlier yea[...]r. Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls, with
He is preceded in death by his parents. Rev.[...]Tana) Mabel has her reserved plot # 7 in section 14.
Vaught of Thompson Falls, Lois Hall o[...]y had the following children: 1] Paul; 2] Jimmy
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice[...]an. 18, at Leona W ray was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Goodland, Kan., to
Hennessey Valley Funeral Home,[...]ite Pine Leona died Feb. 8, 2006 with burial in the W hitepine
Cemetery in Trout Creek.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1403)[...]her Lord on chief of police of that city has moved here and accepted a
W ednesday morning,[...]lls Power company.
Leona was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Goodland, Kan., to
George and Erma W ray. She att[...]ools J. J. Verckler
in the area and went to Scott City High School. The W eekly Misso[...]On Feb. 2, 1947, she was married to Floyd Veach in June 3, 1887 - County Correspondence -[...]e, Calif. She moved with her husband to Kalispell in Mrs. J. J. Verckler returned Tuesday after a few days visit to
1951. They lived in several Sanders County locations and in Missoula.
Colburn, Idaho, before settling in Heron. They relocated to The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday
Thompson Falls in 1973. Jun[...]. J. Verckler who
Leona was a school bus driver in Heron for many years has been spending a week in Portland, Oregon, returned
and a home nursing instructor. She was very active in her Tuesday.
church and community: She deli[...]ho has been visiting here for the past
retirement in 1996. two weeks, has left for her home in W ardner (Idaho).
Leona enjoyed teaching Sunday school and Bible school
and was instrumental in the education of her children and[...]disease with unbelievable strength, interests in the Florence mine on Prospect creek, was a
courag[...]nd cutting with a knife a girl
She was preceded in death by her father George, mother known as Maude, residing in the Maiden Lane district.
Erma, stepmother Kather[...]st and being taken to the county jail by
daughter-in-law Ginny and great-grandson Christopher.[...]nally loved all of her family terrific blow in the face stunning him for the instant and
and man[...]word of encouragement bowling Knowles over in the dust, made a quick ‘get away.’
for anyone[...]captured their man and landed him in the county jail.
Bitterroot Services, P.O. Box 18[...]r's Association, Montana Chapter, 3010 been in serious trouble before. One thing is certain, he[...]borrow a hat, to replace the one he lost in the fracas, and
Arrangements are under the dire[...]keeper, unaware of his identity,
(Obituary also in the Sanders County Ledger, Thompson made[...]age 6). man until captured in Kildee.[...]woman in question and followed her here looking for trouble
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1404)[...]plead guilty and was bound over to the in Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Mt. - Robert Raymer
district court under bonds of $2000 and is now in the county Vincent of Thompson Falls, Mt.; bo[...]son Falls, Mt. Bill married Hazel Butte in 1916 in Polson, Mt. and they
Thurs. March 13, 1935 - The[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange 3] Robin (Fronapel).
places doing st[...]n have moved to town and have rented an apartment in
Sunday in town visiting their niece Miss Martha Vickers.[...]nd Hazel were divorced and Hazel married Johnny
In the 1900 federal census (June 4) he stated that h[...]Stewart; that he immigrated to the United States in 1890 second time.
( years ago); that he was[...]re. Bill’s father died in 1975 - The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.[...]W illiam C. Vincent 89, Polson, died Sunday in the Kalispell
W eekly Montanian Nov. 30, 1895 -[...]s hospital. He was born March 24, 1886 in Manistee, Mich.,
down from Dayton creek this week[...]On Oct. 1, 1913 he married Lou Ann Forth in Manistee.
Polson, Mt. to W illiam Vincent and Lou Ann Forth. There The couple moved to Montana in 1916, where Mr. Vincent
were two other boys born[...]ed with a local bank for a number of years before
in the logging business. retiring in 1958.
Bob married Barbara Pyatt May 16, 1946 Ro[...]nd Mr. Vincent was a 50-year pin holder in the Polson
they had the following children: 1] Ma[...]Masonic Lodge 78 A.F. & A.M., and was active in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1405)[...]p.m. Saturday at the
Survivors include his wife in Polson; three sons, W illiam, Vial Funeral Home in Libby. Burial will follow in the City
Troy; W ade, Charlo, and Robert, The Dalles, Ore.[...]iety or the Yellowstone Boys Ranch.
Mosley Chapel in Polson. The body will be cremated.[...]zel died Nov. 2, 1972 Libby, Mt. with burial Nov. In burial in the Libby Cemetery, Libby, Mt.
the Libby Cemetery[...]She was born to W illiam (Bill) and Hazel Vincent in
Mrs. Vincent was born Feb. 6, 1917 at Belknap,[...]High in 1976.
She attended Thompson Falls schools and m[...]he graduated from Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design in
W illiam Vincent Nov. 25, 1933 at Newport. They moved to Spokane and practiced hairdressing in Libby and Bonners
Libby from Thompson Falls in 1956. Ferry, Idaho.
Mrs. Vincent was active in a leadership capacity in many A marriage to Mark Lauer produced tw[...]She married Bob Johnson and had lived in Bonners Ferry,
team. She was also active in the Libby Saddle Club. Idaho for sev[...]illiam, Libby; a son, She is preceded in death by her parents.
Vaughn W illiam Vincent, Li[...]conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at friends.
the City of Libby Cemetery.[...]In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations t[...]Bill died Sept. 12, 1979 Polson, Mt., with burial in the W illiam Vaughn & #1 Julie (Kendall) Vincent
Libby City Cemetery.[...]Billy married Julia Kendall of Oakland, Ore., in 1953 and
Polson in 1916. In 1933 he married Hazel Butte at Belknap, the[...]Julie was born
1950. He then moved to Libby in 1955 where he worked as Julie died ca 1995 with burial in the Libby cemetery,
a heavy equipment operator for the Bache Brothers. In 1972 Libby, Montana.
he moved to Troy.[...]Billy married Loretta
Vincent was preceded in death by his wife in 1972 and his Loretta Jean Brown was born Jan. 31, 1940 to Lorraine
father in 1974.[...]Vincent of Libby, three sisters 25th in the Libby Cemetery, Libby, Mt.
(daughters), Pady[...]cancer Monday, June 20, 2005, at her home in Libby.
Vincent of Dalles, six grandchildren and three great Loretta was born in Kalispell on Jan. 31, 1940 to Lorraine
gra[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1406)[...]nd Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

In 1956, she married Chuck Doherty. He preceded her in by nearly a hundred family members (many o[...]death. She was married briefly to Dan Rayson and in 1994 feet tall) and a couple hundred frien[...]wo silly kids from the 1950s had built by falling in
Vincent in 1997.[...]reception will follow after graveside at the VFW in Libby.
Parpart of W ashington; brother, Dave Brow[...]Information from their marriage license #1254 in the
friends are welcome to meet at the Kicking Ho[...]Bill died Jan. 15, 2011 Libby, Mont. with burial in the Missoula, Missoula Co., Mt., to W . H.[...]lett,
He passed away on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 in Libby, Minister of the Gospel. W itness[...]Mrs. Leonard E. Reynolds.
Bill was raided in a timber family in Thompson Falls and Evelyn Olds was born 19[...]olet
He married Julia Kendall of Oakland, Ore., in 1953 while W illiam Violet was born about[...]Antone Violet and Christine Thebodeau.
Montana in 1958. After years of working for Bache Brothers W illiam married America Sampson Dec. 23, 1890
in Libby, and a short stint as a ranch foreman of a Bloss Thompson Falls, Missoula County, Mt.
Ranch in Planda, Calif.., Bill and Julie started Vincent Information from their marriage license in the Missoula
Logging and operated that road build[...]years of age born Van Buren, Maine; now residing in
Bill was passionate about both his work and his[...]la Co., Mont., son of Antoine
he loved to compete in both. His mastery of the art of heavy- Violet a[...]and served as an early now residing in Thompson Falls, Mont.; daughter of Riley
presiden[...]ompetitive pool and shoot McNess, both residing in Thompson Falls, Mont.
trap. He passed away after[...]g. 10, 1897 John W illis filed a judgement # 1538 in
while shooting trap at the Libby Shooting Gun Ran[...]which John won.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 42[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1407)[...]ack VonLindern. She is survived by three daughter in
2] Ruby May 7, 1922; 3] .[...]d Coffelt - Bunch funeral Service is in charge of
family, which besides his wife consists[...]Mr. Vogner came from Jerry Von Segen was in the 1927 high school graduation.
Haley, Idaho whe[...]ourteen head of Rupert was born about 1888 in the U.S. to Rupert T.
horses including a stallion[...]oreck. He was one of six surviving children known in
are making many improvements on the Rew property.[...]1939, his brothers were John S., of Davenport, Iowa; Dr. W .
strike everyone who meets them as real farmers. E. of Charles City, Iowa; sisters Mrs. E. N. Clark of
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. April 10, 1935 Michigan City, Ind; Mrs. V. W . Crowe of Burbank, Cal.,
Thompson. Falls, Mt. - Joe Vogner was in town. and Mrs. A. H. Arnold of S[...]history was that of a shoemaker born about 1859 in
the children and their birth dates. Germany, arriving in the United States in 1884. He moved
to Iowa in about 1899, first to Rudd, Iowa for ten years and
W m. H.[...]then the last 30 years he lived in Charles City, Iowa where
W m. H. Volk was born May 1829 New York. His father he died in the Cedar Valley hospital on Friday March
was born in New Jersey and his mother in New York. 30/31.)
In the 1900 federal census (June 4) he stated that he was a Dr. Rupert G. Voreck joined the American Legion in
boarder in O. M. Stewarts home; that he was 60 years old 1927, at that time he noted that he resided in Thompson
and married; that he was a mining superi[...]Dr. Voreck was practicing dentistry in Thompson Falls in
Norman L. & M ary Von Linden[...]nnie Sloan who was still wearing the bottom plate in 2003
Norman married Mary _____ in 1960 Thompson Falls, at her death. Th[...]porcelain teeth. His office at that time was in Mosser’s
Joseph; 3] Jack. saloon, upstairs in a corner room at the back of the building.
Mary ______ was born Dec. 11. Iowa. His office contained t[...]f a wooden ship.
6 days with burial Dec. 14, 1981 in the W hitepine Cemetery, Sanders County Ledg[...]one to California to be
Mary Von Linden. Residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. absent for an[...]Ledger W ed. Thompson
Mary died Feb. 16, 2003 in Clarks Fork Valley Nursing Falls, Mt. April 17, 1935 - Dr. R. G. Voreck is back in town
Home, Plains, Mt. at the age of 92 years, wi[...]lifornia after a long absence. He will resume the
in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original[...]ders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
residing in Plains, Mt. (Cremation).[...]f the finest woods and materials and
Nursing Home in Plains. although light in the water is strong and sturdy. This boat to
She was born Dec. 11, 1910 in Iowa. She and Norman Dr. Voreck represents[...]cation and
VonLindern were married April 27, 1928 in Borger, Texas. craftsmanship. (Remaining p[...]Voreck, Dentist, Tourist
moved to Thompson Falls in 1960. Norman preceded Mary Hotel, Thompson Falls .
in death in 1981. Mary continued to live in Thompson Falls, Ruperts was 56 years old wh[...]eceived his citizenship papers on August 16, 1944 in
Congregational Church. In 1997, she moved to Clark Fork Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls, Mont.
Valley Nursing Home.[...](He could have also lived in Hot Springs as his father’s
She was preceded in death by three sons, Donald, Joseph obit in 1939 stated)
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1408)[...]y L & M ary E. Vose Falls in 1974, which was a continuation of a family
The[...]le Jan. 24, 1931. Superior Hotel, in Superior, where the Gideon Society[...]placed the first Gideon Bibles in rooms there in 1908.[...]onald) Vulles Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband
Steve Vulles[...]ived by her children, W es (Sandy)
Steve served in the Navy during W orld W ar I. Mac[...]teve married Marie Frances MacDonald May 8, 1948, in Lynda Vulles Gebhardt (Rob), Beaverton, O[...]Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 13, in
Marie Vulles died Feb. 8, 2010 Coeur d’Alene,[...]followed by a
Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. (Posted in Obituaries on military burial at the P[...]es was born Nov. 5, 1948 Missoula, Mt.,
MacDonald in Superior. She passed away Monday, Feb. 8, to Steve Vulles and Marie MacDonald.
2010, in Coeur d'Alene.[...]uperior Hospital. She grew up and attended school in Russell Steve.
Superior, graduating in 1941. Bonnie Sheffer was born.
In 1940, she married W oodroe McDaniel and they had Steve joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
two sons, W eston Lee and Clinton Lyle.[...]ghway
MSU-Bozeman) prior to joining the U.S. Army in March Maintance department.
1944, wher[...]and Marie
She married Steve Vulles May 8, 1948, in Thompson MacDonald in Missoula, Mt. As a child he was raised in
Falls. Marie and Steve had five children, Robert Steve Perma, but attended schools in Paradise, Plains, Thompson
(Bob), Michael Burns (Mickey), Lynda Marie, Larry James Falls, Camas Prairie, Hot Springs and Dixon. His family
and Timothy Allen (Tim). They lived in Perma, Plains and consisted of: 1] Mick 2][...]cDonald 5] Lynda (Rob Gebhardt)
transferred there in 1956 and the family followed in 1957. In 1968, Bob joined the U.S. Army. He began serving in
Marie and Steve purchased a ranch at Perma in the late Vietnam in 1969, garnering 733 hours of flying time and
1950[...]y entailed were a primary focus for the gunner. In April of 1970, his helicopter was shot down and
f[...]l business and gas station east of Thompson Falls in another crew member in that crash. He was awarded the
Pyattville, which[...]Following six weeks of hospitalization in Japan, Bob spent
Mulick’s Mercantile in Perma, where she also served as several[...]ospital, Fort Lewis, W ash. W hile there,
College in 1969 and did hair for many years at home. Marie[...]and Steve owned and operated the Pair-a-Dice Bar in meaning of friendship by assuring that Bob had visitors
Paradise for several years in the 1980s. She and Steve every da[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1409)[...]ll; stout build; brown colored eyes;
Bob worked in the timber and construction industries, as[...]s. He began
working at Thompson Falls Lumber Co., in high school, and Gilbert W . & Elizabe[...]ner
then was later employed by the following; the city of Elizabeth Kathlyn Bemis born Nov.[...]le business and took it over when his father died in 1997. married #2 Gilbert W . W agner Oct. 1, 19[...]s County Search Falls, Mt.
and Rescue in 1976 and had served as president. He was a[...]er for many years and had served the organization in
many other capacities as well. He was a member of[...]art W agner and Roy W ashington,
they were active in Thompson Falls, Mt. both[...]held that Saturday dance Hall Saturday night.
in the Thompson Falls High School Gymnasium, with Pa[...]ed and face
Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial was in the Plains lacerated and cut, was fined $2.20 cost of the action, and
cemetery[...]page 3 - C. F. Company, the aggressor in the brawl was charged with using
W adak came in Sunday to relieve Fred Emmons, night profane language in the presence of women and children and
operator a[...]following: Lewis Garrett W agner residing in Noxon, Mt.; 38
laborer.[...]nearest relative: Mrs. W agner of Noxon, Mt. Tall in height;
Ira M artin W ade[...]Margaret W agner died Feb. 3, 1965 with burial in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1410)[...]Jack W aite and a man named Ringland were
burial in the Murray Cemetery, Lonepine, Mt. well known as prize fighters around the mining camps in
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Thompson Falls, Mt[...]on the Montana side of the divide was made in 1906. He was
resident of Noxon and Thompson Falls, were held Thursday in on this and is usually given the credit for being the
in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Hot Springs. Burial discoverer of the J. W aite on this side of the mountain.
was in the Murray Memorial Cemetery in Lonepine. Pete Spaulding, John[...]n obtained
Mr. W agner died Monday of last week in the Hot Springs a lease, with an option to[...]days to raise $50,000 as a down payment
to Noxon in 1906, where they resided until 1962 when they[...]ration. Oscar came up to
moved to Thompson Falls. In 1964 they moved to Hot supervise the work.
Springs. Mrs. W agner died in 1965. This deal wa[...]hought the origin of it was
W ail was mentioned in a ferry boat accident in June 1884 - close by.
The W eekly Missoulian,[...]and found solid ore. He then dug a cross cut about six feet
The bow line came loose when two t[...]o the famous Jack W aite mine, which
Co. of Eagle City. ha[...]who was defeated by D. R Cameron in the last election for
Information taken from Ne[...]overy of the Jack W aite mine was on judges in Kellogg were drunk. In addition, he said Noah
the Idaho side. He says th[...]t to stop there, W aite said Robert
came to Eagle City with A. J. Devlin and had a cabin and Che[...]had to take some pieces to quit as big as a claim in Lucky Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]tes that Jack W aite went on a big gambling spree in staying on the Gray ranch west of town.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1411)[...]as inducted into the Army May 22, 1943 and
served in Australia.[...]t Nov. 16, 1935. From
born July 23, 1923 W atford City, McKenzie Co., North there they returned to W atford City, North Dakota where
Dakota to Lewis Henry W akefi[...]L. The family came to Thompson Falls in 1937.
Starr, Justice of the Peace. W itnesses: En[...]Lynn______, they are now living in Boise, Idaho., and Larry
Deloris Helman was bor[...]o Duane Vaught and she and her brother Larry live in
Flemming.[...]is married for the second time to Robert Crossley in Alice was born May 13, 1912 to Rose Gummer[...]Hildebrant at their home, the Cherryview Hotel in Schafer,
On Feb. 14, 1945 W ayne W akefield left for his military N.D. She attended grade school in Schafer and high school
assignment in Texas on Monday. in W atford City, N.D., where she graduated in 1930.
W ayne died June 23, 1983 in Spokane, W ash. He was After high sch[...]ttended summer school at the
buried June 28, 1983 in the Evergreen Cemetery, Priest State Normal School in Dickinson, N.D. She was then a
River, Idaho.[...]country school teacher in North Dakota, where she taught
Sanders County L[...]pson Falls, Mt. Thursday for five years in one-room schools. She returned to summer
June 30,[...]W akefield - Graveside school classes in Dickinson for two more summers. She
services were[...]een loved dorm life at the college.
Cemetery in Priest River, Id. for H. W ayne W akefield, who[...]ice
died June 23 following a massive heart attack in the followed her family and moved to Montana, where her
Veteran’s Hospital in Spokane. He had entered the hospital family settled in Trout Creek area but Alice went to
June 9.[...]Missoula where she enrolled in beauty school. After her
H. W ayne W akefield was born July 23, 1923 in Arnegard, marriage to James and coming to Th[...]f Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
attended school in North Dakota. He came to Montana in She enjoyed gardening, especially growing beautiful
1942 and lived in Thompson Falls with his parents until flo[...]cooking for her family
joining the army, serving in Australia during W orld W ar II. James died Aug. 26, 1988.
After the war he lived in Priest River with his parents who Alice die[...]moved back to Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains where she had been a
Thompson Falls in 1963. His parents and two brothers, resident for the last nine months. (Her obituary was in the
Victor and Roderick, preceded him in death. Sanders County Ledger,[...], Thompson Falls 7, 2001 and was included in the above article.)
and Robert, El Cajon, Ca.; fi[...]nieces, Vi Dahl Lewis W akefield was born in 1881 Jasper County, Ill.
and Marilyn Vaught, Thom[...]e Hatala, Lewis married Edna Byrne in Feb. 26, 1900/1901
Travis AFB, Ca., Anne and Donn[...]Lewis died Nov. 1961 Sandpoint, Idaho with burial in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1412)[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. husband preceded her in death. 10 grand and 8 great grand
7, 1961 page 5 col 5 - L. H. W akefield Passes in Idaho - children.
Funeral services for Lewis Henry W akefield, 81, were held
last weekend in the Lutheran church at Priest River, Ida. Robert Wakefield
Interment was in a Priest River Cemetery.[...]s Henry W akefield
Mr. W akefield died Nov. 28 in the Sandpoint Nursing and Edna Byrne.
Man[...]5 Coming & Goings Sanders County Ledger,
was born in Jasper County, Ill, in 1881. In 1901 he was Thompson Falls, Mt., Thur.- W[...]obert, had been strafed
The couple homesteaded in western North Dakota, coming by a Jap Zero. He has one leg in a cast and two bullet
to Montana in 1941. In 1944 they moved to Priest River wounds in the other. He was somewhere in the Philippines.
where he was employed as steam engineer in various
sawmills until 1954 when ill health force[...]ctory lists him as F. E.
sons, Roderick, W atford City, N.Dak.; James, Thompson W alchi and as[...]ora Smithers, sister of Mrs.
Victor, preceded him in death. F. W alch[...]come from California for the funeral. her home in Kalispell.
Attending the services from here were[...]a died Aug. 11, 1963 Sandpoint, Idaho with burial in Feb. 4, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - F. E.[...]ident Passes - valuable assistance rendered in improving the electrical
Funeral services were held yesterday at 11 a.m. in the effects in the Odd Fellows hall.
Congregational church in Priest River, Ida., for Mrs. Edna The Sand[...]at the T. F. Power
of Sandpoint and interment was in the Evergreen cemetery camp, formerly occupied by H. J. Pearce and family.
in Priest River.[...]ry lists him as an
Mrs. W akefield died Sunday in Bonner General Hospital electrician for the Thompson Falls Power Co.
in Sandpoint. She and her husband lived in Thompson Falls Fred was elected to serve[...]an
from 1942-44 when they left to make their home in Priest 1, 1917 Grand Noble IOOF.
River. Mr[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Survivors in addition to the son in Thompson Falls include May 17, 1917 - Local Ite[...]l services were conducted W ednesday of last week in Fred Ernest W alchli was residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
the Congregational church in Priest River, Ida for Mrs. Edna 34 years of ag[...]of switch
Byrne W akefield, 79, who died Aug. 11 in Sandpoint, Id. board operator at the Thomp[...]s married Feb. 26, 1900 to Lewis Henry W akefield in medium build; blue colored eyes; brown colored hair;
Illinois. They homesteaded in N.D., and moved west in 1941 partially bald.
-----[...]19, 1918 - page eight - News of
the VFW auxiliary in Priest River.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1413)[...]pson Falls Polk directory lists him.
stenographer in the office of the Cabinet National forest.[...]E. W alden returned to her home inin an out building at the rear of the Thompson
Eve[...]e made a canvas for a gun one
He married Carrie in 1885/1886. day while in town but no one let him have one, and the idea[...]n born seemed prevalent that he would some day in a fit of
June 1890 W isconsin 2] George born Dec.[...]that he had carried out the threat in regard to himself there
Carrie was born Aug. 9,[...]chard). to serve as a juror in the district court, and the duty was
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]f was
Carrie both immigrated to the United States in 1880 (20 coming for him. He was nervous a[...]s of their He had been made defendant in numerous law suits of late,
daughter Sophie, at S[...]s
here, was a lovable young lady, who had resided in a juror, doubtless caused him to tem[...]friends balance and end his life.
not only in Thompson but also at Missoula and in the Bitter He left home Monday morning abou[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday whom he thought to be in a drunken stupor. He tried hard to
June 30[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1414)[...]Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

him in.”[...]he entrance and found W alden on his died in August 1909.
knees. Grabbing him by the shoulders[...]heran church and a splendid Christian
bullet hole in the right temple. On the floor lay an old rusty woman, a good mother and faithful and industrious in her
38 caliber Smith & W esson revolver, later th[...]Clayton, whose husband conducts the lunch counter in the hours. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to
hotel was in her apartment at the rear of the hotel property the bereaved family, in which the Ledger joins.
and says she heard the sh[...]ago on the 22d day of May last past. He had been in W alden; 4&5 grade George W alden.
A[...]front page col 6 - District Court
after arriving in the state. He is survived by a widow and -[...]lian
Karen W alden died Jan 1916 and was buried in the Jan. 2, 1933; 2] Barbara Louise[...]m were of legal age; that George resided in Thompson Falls
pneumonia from which she had been ill only about a week. and Bessie resided in Tuscor, Mt.
The funeral was held from the Methodi[...]Edna (Laurie) Milleson.
Interment was made in W ild Rose cemetery. The[...]ame to American with her parents, who in the west end of town, where he will reside with his family.
settled in W isconsin. In 1880 she married to H. O. Moen Mr. W aldr[...]er they lived happily until her husband’s death in George died Nov 20, 1940 and was buried No[...]dren were born to them. Those still living are in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Mrs.[...]rs County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
city, Norin Moen of Spokane and Mrs. Jos. Garrison of[...]learn of the
Belknap; the fifth, a daughter, died in Seattle in 1905. In death of George W alden of Hot Springs Tuesday. W alden
1896 she was married to E. E. W alden in W isconsin and in was county road maintainer in the Hot Springs section,
1899 they moved from that state, coming to Montana, and making his home in Hot Spring. He was checking county
settled[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1415)[...]415

and put Lloyd Strange, one of the pole crew in a Missoula Breiner, was traveling south to[...]wo occurred when the Maly vehicle topped a rise in the road as
daughters, was immediately rushed to[...]ccording to Patrolman L. A. W ilkes, were driving in
injuries and concussion. One leg was badly broken[...]n car rolled
and vigorous. He was born and raised in Thompson Falls over on its side after b[...]after his marriage to Bessie Milleson until in the borrow pit.
three years ago, when he moved to[...]ster, Mrs. Joe W alden received a bad cut on his knee, a dislocated hip
Garrison of Belknap. and a head cut. Norton received a cracked rib.
He leaves with[...]en set for Friday at the Methodist J.
church in Thompson Falls.[...]2, 1902 all of last summer here in the interest of the Allis-Chalmers
Thompson Falls[...]Milwaukee and will again spend the summer in Thompson
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]as representatives of the Allis -Chalmers people in the
Friday Nov. 5, 1909 - Honor roll Eddie W alde[...]and W alford and Lillian O’dette were witnesses in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ay to take charge of the erection of
Dec. 8, 1957 in the City Cemetery. - Sec 1 lot 2 block 4. the two n[...]eb. 2, 1889 (can’t read) N. J.; Hydro
o’clock in the Community Congregational church for[...]n, 55, who died early Monday short in height; medium build; blue colored eyes; brown
morning in a Hot Springs hospital. W alden was hospitalized colored hair.
Thursday evening for injuries sustained in a two car The Sanders County Ledger[...]rday to the Milwaukee
He was born June 2, 1902 in Thompson Falls and had office having completed his work here in connection with
lived here off and on his entire life. He was engaged in the installation of the sixth unit at the[...]e is survived by two W alford, who has been in charge of the installation work,
half sisters, Mr[...]mation from their marriage license # 412 page 409 in
of Olympia, W ash.[...]n; white; 29 years of age
today. Arrangements are in charge of the Shrider Funeral born Palmyr[...]white;
W alden was injured when the automobile in which he was 19 years of age born Th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1416)in the City Cemetery, Thompson
Home Run - Rolland W alford an[...]ng - As a pleasant surprise to their
many friends in Thompson Falls came the announcement[...]s pretty certain to occur sometime or other, Inin Aug 18, 1882 - Down the Road - Eddy, Hamond &[...]hompson river, with John
happiness. She has lived in Thompson Falls practically all W allace in charge.
her life and will be keenly missed by the[...]McDiarmid has
Mr. W alford, altho a transient in Thompson Falls, seems taken charge of Eddy,[...]J. R. W allace left W eeksville on the 16th
years in this community and has won the confidence and[...]W eeks
and will make for himself an enviable mark in his chosen villains are sorry to lose Mr.[...]ronounce
work. He is one of the men who will come in the first drat one of Nature’s noblemen.[...]918 - News of Local Interest - E. B. Clark in the local forest office. He has been connected
An[...]April 26, 1917 - front page col 4 - Changes in Forest Service
Mrs. W alford was mentioned in the death of W illiam - S. A. W allace, who has been connected with the forest
Odette in 1946.[...]Items - Mr. and Mrs. S. A. W allace
was stationed in Thompson Falls in 1930's. Dale Hougland expect to leave Saturday for their new home in Denver. The
dphoug@aol.com[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1417)[...]s to Mr. W allace’s successor has not yet in New Foundland. A pilot, he is in the process of checking
been received here.[...]out with other pilots of his unit in the F-102 Delta Dagger,
The Sanders County Ledg[...]ions.
expect to leave Saturday for their new home in Denver, to Information concerning Mrs. Ja[...]ken
which place Mr. W allace has been transferred in his forest from her father’s obituary in the Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt.
work. The house now[...]s.
He married Margaret C. Thomas March 24, 1914 in Fred Biscoff, Portland; 21 grandchi[...]grandchildren. Peter was born in Denmark, June 16, 1871.
Information from their marriage license # 220 in the Came to Dillon, Montana in 1904 and to Valley View in
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt - Erma F. 1910. Of the Lutheran religion, burial in Lake View
W aller of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white;[...]. F. Hughes and 1884 - advertisement - City Lodging House, Heffner &
Elizabeth Crumbley - she[...]has been employed here by the Allis-Chalmers Co., in
June 12, 1914 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W al[...]an extended visit to St. home for work in the factory this week. He left for
Ignatius and o[...]ller will take over the barber shop and pool room in the
basement of the new Sanfacon build when compl[...]Cleave W alters died March 17 1960 in the home of Mrs.
James W allett was born. Lester (LaBerta) Schmoyer in Thompson Falls of heart
Jim married ____ W allett. trouble. Burial was in the IOF cemetery, Thompson Falls,
____Salomon w[...]Visits Mother On Leave- Christmas afternoon in the Community Congregational Church by the
holida[...]e W alter, 75, who died Thursday
son and daughter-in-law, 1-Lt. and Mrs. Vernon Detrick, morni[...]Detrick’s parents, Mr. and Burial was in the IOOF cemetery under the direction of the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1418)[...]on Falls, Mt.
Mr. W alter was born Feb. 4, 1885 in Osceola, Mo., and W ed. June 20, 1934 Thompson - James L. Adams moved
came to Montana in 1918. He was employed as a lineman by the[...]House, received word last week from his old home in returned with her father and Jane Hu[...]n left father, to Missoula. Her father remained in Missoula to
him by a deceased uncle. His portion[...]James, Alma and family were living in Darby, and
Edith W ard[...]t. Friday Jim had a sister who resided in Corvallis, Mt.
March 17, 1911 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. J. M W ard of James died in St. Pat’s hospital in Missoula, Mt., with
W hite Pine, through the courts on Monday, adopted two burial in Corvallis, Mt.
children, one a boy of four and a girl of three years of age. Alma resided in Thompson Falls after Jim died, then
They were sec[...]moved to Hamilton when her mother was in need of care.
Society.[...]remained in Hamilton where she had a sister also residing[...]ompson Falls, Mt. beautiful items of work in her home.
W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Local Happenings - Attend School Alma died with burial in the Corvallis Cemetery,
Matters at Helena - Fred[...]Corvallis, Mt.
attended a school Masters meeting in Helena Saturday as did
Mr. and Mrs. Orr, Armand K[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 11,
in the Thompson Falls high school. He says if he tak[...]rcises, which marked the
several years experience in this school system is enough for end o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1419)[...]Ginger Lee Collins was born Dec. 22, 1944 Prairie City,
fireman rating a boilerman. He is now a fireman[...]nd marched out of her seven grandchildren.
in the parade the day the Navy queen was selected. O[...]life raising her two children; working
the 71 men in his company, he was among the first five and in the road construction industry during their developing
his company captured the basketball championship in years, but mainly she is noted for he[...]shown and sold to fabric stores in the northwest. Ginger is
Sanders County Ledger[...]Great step-mother Nancy has sold some patterns in Canada.
Lakes Naval Training center are James W .[...]Returning home from the service Jim found work in the
and Mrs. Jim W ard of Thompson Falls. W ard w[...]ard of Thompson grandchildren are playing in.
Falls, is serving aboard the destroyer USS Beatt[...]une 28, 2008 Thompson Falls, Mt.
U.S. Sixth fleet in the Mediterranean. San[...]the Beatty has 10, 2008 - (picture of Jim in his sailors uniform and another
operated in the eastern area and visited the ports of Athens[...]June 28, 2008 at his home in Thompson Falls.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct 2, 1958 He was born May 24, 1938 in Hamilton, Mont., to James
page 5 - Mr. and Mrs. J[...]esley, boiler man third mouth of Thompson River in 1946. He attended school in
class, U.S. Navy is being transferred to the USS Edson DD Thompson Falls, graduating in 1956.
946. At present, he is attending precom school in Newport, He is survived by his wife Ginger[...]nd Kari of Rathdrum, Idaho
The Edson is as yet in the ship building yards at Bathe, During the years their children were in school, the W ards
Me. Undergoing sea trail runs. It will be officially had several children in need of a place to live, stay with
commissioned in Boston Nov. 7 and will get underway early them, one being Regan Holden, who now lives in France.
next spring via the Panama Canal for Long Beach, Calif., W es was proud of his career in the Navy, where he served
it’s home port.[...]ass of 1956. He served four Sailors.
years in the U.S. Navy. They are planning a spring wedding. W hen he returned to Thompson Falls, W es worked in the
Jim and Ginger Collins were married Dec. 2[...]w); 2] Cody. nearly 40 years, retiring in 2003.
(1) Tracy and Roger Kehew had the two ch[...]W es and Ginger Collins met and were married in
Jennifer Leigh; 2] Kari Nicole. They are divorced. December 1962. In 1963, they purchased the W ard Ranch
(2[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1420)[...]Thompson Falls, Montana
He could often be found in the shop or barn or just sitting Friday May 21, 1909 - Joseph M. W ard, a patent for the
in the pasture watching nature with his trusty chain[...]king 31 west, containing 160 acres. (Patent).
in the mountains. Cutting hay was a particular favorite in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug.
summer, and he took great pride in raising some of the finest 26. 1910 - Noting those that lost possessions in the 1910
grass hay in the area, and usually not getting it rained on.[...]1 W hitepine Polk directory notes him as residing in
basketball and baseball. He was an avid follower[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Bulldogs. In January 2006 he attended a Bulldog game in Oct. 24, 1913 - page 3 - Joseph W . W[...]m as porter
watching Jenni cheer during half time in Cougar Stadium. for the Thompson Falls[...]l Henry W ellman.
times, and bowled in the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Flora died March, 1918 with burial in the W hitepine
Nevada right after it was built.[...]y, W hitepine, Mt.
W es loved hunting with Cody in the fall and taking his Sanders County[...]11,
grandgirls fishing. They all loved going out in his little boat. 1916 Friday, front page col 5[...]h of her
anyone. He had an amazing inner strength in body, mind and father, James W . Roach, J[...]a Miss Florentine Roach was born in W est Virginia in 1861
week at times and to Fort Harrison for his V[...]ts. where she spent her girlhood days, and in 1888 married
His family would very much appreci[...]Joseph M. W ard. They moved to Michigan in 1891 where
memorial in W es’ name to Montana Veterans Association, they lived three years, coming to Montana in 1894, lived for
Guardian Angels of St. Patrick Hospital, Clark Fork Valley four years in Bozeman and coming to Thompson Falls in
Hospital Hospice or Cancer Network of Sanders Cou[...]Pine.
Joseph M. W ard married Florentine Roach in 1888
Virginia.[...]Joe Ward
Florentine ‘Flora’ Roach was born in 1861 W est Virginia The Sanders County[...]deliveryman for the Mercantile, is in a Missoula hospital
W hitepine - Joseph W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1421)[...]1421

old break in his right leg suddenly began troubling him last[...]reland) and Anna Flood (Brooklyn, NY).
placed him in charge of physicians.[...]on - Miss Katheryn W ard of Blaisdell in transcribing the records of Sanders County
W hite[...]nty Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, in the future. Mr. W ard is one of the old-timers of[...]r several years and is one of the best posted men in
friends and from there will go to W hite Sulphur[...]h trouble and
Tuesday for Plains where he will be in the field for some was taken down with a s[...]Sunday for Spokane. (As a forest W ard of this city who have been here since he was taken ill
ranger[...]to Missoula, Mont. and burial July 14, 1908 in St. Mary’s
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday cemetery in Missoula, Mt. (Death certificate # 1045 Sanders
S[...]ounty Courthouse) he also has a death certificate in the
for Missoula where she will attend the Sacred[...]. Friday Last Summons. - Many old timers in Montana and scores of
May 28, 1915 - front page c[...]ret and sorrow of
sixth grades, Miss May W ard of Iowa. the death on Sunday m[...]city. During his long residence in the state in Deer Lodge,
M ichael W ard[...]Granite, Powell and Sanders Counties as well as in the cities
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt[...]hom the news of his death will be a severe shock, in the
Vermillion creek located May 19th by James Hu[...]ne, Mont., has been period of his residence in Sanders County he has resided in
recommended for appointment as forest guard to co[...]1. in the courthouse under Gust Moser, former cl[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1422)[...]hen freight. Mrs. W ard will make her home in the future in
on Sunday morning the sad news flashed over the city that Missoula.
Thomas W ard was dead, ther[...]er the Thomas W ard
city.[...]o
and loving relatives and friends did everything in their children, one a boy of four and a g[...]The funeral was held from the Catholic church in Missoula Renndker.
at 9 o’clock Tuesday mor[...]ied #1 James Arnold of Plains, Mt.
Monday morning in charge of Undertaker Chas H. Marsh,[...]Arthur J. W arden
deceased. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. The The Sanders Co[...]f Missoula and Construction Company, was in town on business Monday.
I. E. Keith of Thompson.
Thomas F. W ard was 52 years of age, being born in Oakley W . & Evelyn M . W[...]ompson Falls school records for 1935 listed their
in 1880 and cast his lot here. In politics he was a staunch son: 1] Oakley W .[...]ounty Dora W arner
in 1881-82; under sheriff under Quigley of the same[...]lizabeth Yarnell was born Oct. 1840 Ohio, as were
in the years ‘91 and ‘92; and was a member of th[...]th W arner were married ca 1857
He was married in 1892 and three children, all living, were (43 years in 1900) by same year they had six children with
bor[...]a 1859 Swan, Noble Co.,
Claire. During residences in Deer Lodge county and after Ind.; 2] Esth[...]ties, Mr. W ard was Nov. 7, 1870 W aterloo, Iowa; 5] Jesse W entworth, Aug.
identified with many o[...]ss for the W ard Hotel.
before coming to Thompson in July 1906. A capable and Austin died Sept 2, 1900 and was buried Sept 4, 1900 in
expert bookkeeper, a splendid penman, and a faith[...]s cemetery, Plains, Mt.
worker, he was never long in securing a new position when Dora came t[...]e was working for More material on Dora in the Plains book.
could no longer give him employm[...]was born Aug 1867 Minn. His father was
residence in the state. born in Ohio and his mother in Indiana. (Draft card notes
Besides a wif[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1423)[...]e glad to see remained for several years. In 1896 he went to Deadwood,
him.[...]South Dakota, working in the mines there until 1899, when
The 1909 Thomp[...]sts him as a He was married at Murray in 1900 to Miss Elizabeth
bartender.[...]1.
Davis on Dec. 1, 1911, stating that he resided in Thompson In 1901 Mr W arwick and his family came to Thompson[...]directory lists him as a
July 5, 1912 - page 3 - In a letter received the other day from farmer.
Je[...]J. H. W arwick, fell and broke
wishes he was back in good old Thompson Falls again. her r[...]some playmates she was playing on the platform in front of
moved to Plains, Mont.[...]to the Mountain County house mining
W arner; tall in height; medium build; blue colored eyes;[...]ena for $300, doing some assessment work in company with W . A. Eplin
lots 9 & 10 block 1 Tho[...]that the boys have something pretty good in sight. Here’s
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk di[...]July 29, 1910 - page 3 - Jim W arwick was in yesterday from
Sept. 10, 1915 - front page col 2[...]ince July, moved into town Sunday to put the boys in
Charles W arwick was born to James H. W arwick[...]ick are
James Harvey ‘Jim’ W arwick was born in 1871, Ithica, now in the employ of Manager Hoyt at the W ard.
Ohio. Hi[...]ick has been doing the
He received his education in the common schools of his ‘mix[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1424)[...]Derwood died Oct. 23, 1938 of natural causes in the Black
pounds. Mother and child doing well. Bear Hotel in town. His body was removed to Missoula
The Sand[...]ont. by Stucky Mortuary. Burial was Oct. 27, 1938 in the
June 7, 1912 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. James W arwick and Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
children left by team for[...]arwick’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. W . will return in 26, 1938 - Court Reporter Found Dead - Derwood[...]hem. decades, was found dead in his room at Thompson Falls
1913 Thompson Falls[...]died at the age of 42 years on April body in bed, the lights still burning. It appeared that d[...]He came from Glendive in 1909 with Theodore Lentz,
Sanders County. Ledge[...]4 Thompson who began the practice of law in Missoula. Mr. Lentz was
Falls - James H. W arwick[...]y last Friday evening elected district judge in 1914, and in 1917 appointed Mr.
at Camas Hot Springs from an a[...]the past week, having arrived there with his in 1935 and the appointment of Albert Besancon as hi[...]eporter, and had served with Judge
The body was in charge of Undertaker McCaffery of Besancon since.
Plains and shipped to this city on No. 41 Sunday. Mr. W ashington was born in Canada. W hile but a child,
Owing to the inability of a brother in W ashington to arrive his family moved to Glend[...]conducting the service, and interment being made in The body is at the Stucky mortuary[...]Mrs. W ashington who has been in California while their
“Jim” W arwick, as h[...]Arthur H., of Missoula. To Missoula from Glendive in 1909.
and children.[...]Hall Saturday night.
Lizzie W arwick is listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk Hobart W agne[...]lacerated and cut was fined $2.20 cost of the action, and[...]nstruction
Derwood W ashington was born ca 1887 in Canada. Company, the aggressor in the brawl was charged with using
Derwood marrie[...]nd they had the profane language in the presence of women and children and
fol[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1425)[...]city.
Glenn & Velma A. (Roe) W aterbury[...]Chuckie died June 5, 2002 Council Bluff, Iowa, with
white; Glen was 23 years old, born Eagle Va[...]to cremation falling. Burial of ashes were in the W alnut Hill
Charlie W aterbury and Bessie Good. That Velma A. was 18 Cemetery, Council Bluff, Iowa.
years old, born Thompson Falls, Mt., to W illiam[...]31 - Plains - away June 5, 2005 at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa after
Glen W aterbury and Miss Velma Roe were mar[...]iss Roe is the Chuck was born Dec. 30, 1931 in Jordan, Mont., the third
daughter of Mrs. Clyde A[...], The family moved to Thompson Falls in 1936 where she
Mt. to W illiam Roe and Mary Toole[...]Ross at the Rexall Drug Store. After living in California, she
The Sanders County Independent[...]Falls, Mt. May 16, iron lungs.
1945 In story of Albert Hohman it states that he raised h[...].
wife’s (Mrs. Charlie Good, [Martha A]) nephew in Sander’s The couple celebrated their Golden W edding Anniversary in
county. Glenn W aterbury, who is in the service in the South December 2004.
Pacific where so fa[...]eekly Montanian July 18, 1895 - Chas W atson was in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1426)[...]They divorced in 1964. Shortly after, Randy died during
The Sand[...]In 1966 he and Helen Hawley of Spokane were married.[...]W atson They had a son, Damon in 1971. The marriage ended in
Levi W alter was born June 8, 1930 to W alter J. W atson divorce in 1974.
and Elizabeth Beryl Edwards. In 1976 Russell married Shirley Hertz. They had a[...]11, daughter, Stormy and a son, Cain. In 1980, the family
1951 W ed. - Navy Man Comes Home[...]ived home after Sunnybrook Dairy. They stayed in Corvallis for only a
nine months in Korean waters on the destroyer Lofburg. He[...]er for the Montana State
maneuvers before docking in San Diego on Monday. Prison. In 1987 the family moved back to Oregon and
Lee is[...]for the Oregon
formidable basketball player while in high school. He has a Corrections Department in Coos Bay. In 1993 they moved to
20 day leave from the navy and has to report back in San Salem where he worked at the Oregon[...]ths of a three-year enlistment retirement in 2001.
period to serve. As a young man, Russell worked in the woods as a logger.
Levi married Joan Doty A[...]when time permitted.
after four years of service in the navy, received his discharge He was an avid sportsman and fan throughout his life. He
papers in Boston, Mass., on Sept 25th.[...]respected the genuine effort to succeed in all competitors.
Russell & #1 Netia[...]for family and friends and occasionally in public with
Russell Clyde W atson was born Sept[...]rious bands. Those shows were on the radio and TV in
Falls, Mt., to W alter J. W atson and Beryl Edwar[...]that
1862 died June 4, 1965 Seattle, W a., burial in the City deserves it. He taught us to be the best[...]sitive example.
Russell and Netia were divorced in 1964. His wife of 30 yea[...]ay, Dee, Damon and
Russell married Helen Hawley in 1966 and they had a son: Cain, daughters Marci and Stormy, as well as 10
1] Damon. They were divorced in 1974. grandchildren survive him. He is preceded in death by his
Helen Hawley was born.[...]married a third time, this time to Shirley Hertz in Randy.
1976 and they had the following childr[...]rn Jan. 17, 1937 to W alter
resident died Jan. 18 in Salem, Ore. Russell was born ‘W alt[...]dwards.
September 14, 1926 at the family’s home in Thompson Sharon married Albert Carl ‘Bud’ Kraus in 1956 and they
Falls. He was the fifth child of se[...]Cliff (Denise).
He grew up and attended school in Thompson. Besides his Albert ‘Bud’[...]ec. 28, 2010 Magnolia, Texas with memorial
W hile in school, he excelled in sports. He was a four - year to be held later.
letterman in football and played basketball on the team that[...], Missoula, Mt. Jan. 2011 - picture of Bud
played in the state championship game in 1953. He Kraus - Magnolia, Texas[...]76, of
graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1954. Magnolia, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on
In 1956 he and Netia Carter were married in Sandpoint, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, surro[...]Marci, Jay, Dee, and Randy. Bud was born in Superior, W is., to Albert Kraus and Ruth
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1427)[...]o western transferred to the Post Office in Trout Creek and she and
Montana. After the passin[...]her, Albert, Ruth W alter bought a ranch inin Thompson Falls that Bud met the love of his life,[...]Bud and Sharon danced their Beryl worked in Trout Creek until her retirement in 1975.
way through 55 years of marriage and were b[...]so survive; at W hitepine of natural causes in her home. Burial was Aug.
Greg Kraus and his children, Andrew and Natalie, and their 3, 1987 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original[...]eid and great with burial Aug. 3, 1987 in the W hitepine Cemetery,
grandchild Ryder Kraus,[...]ill, and their families. Bud was Dec. 28, 1991 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
preceded in death by his brother Bill; his parents; his[...]usins.
Bud graduated from Montana State College in 1957 and S. H. W att
enjoyed a successful 33 year career in aerospace with The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a
Boeing - resulting in moves to W ashington, Louisiana, fireman[...]Billy M . & Gloria (Hendrickson) W atters
in Magnolia, Texas, on six acres where his love for[...]Bud leaves a host of school. He graduated in 1938 from the University of
relatives and friends[...]assing. Services will be Montana with a degree in forestry.
held at later date near his boyhood home in western Billy and Gloria Hendrickson were married in 1939. To
Montana.[...]marriage two children were born: Larry who lives in[...]Gilchrist who live in Olympia, W ashington.
W alter J. & Beryl (Edwards) W atson Gloria was born in 1919.
W alter J. ‘W alt’ W atson was born M[...]years in the Bitterroot, he was employed by the Missoula[...]ds were married W hite Pine Sash Co. In his capacity as forester for the
December 1, 1936 in Miles City, Montana. They had the company, he visi[...]ng anyone to do the entire job, Billy and
Bluffs, Iowa); 4] Irene Mae May 20, 1934 (Chenoweth of his brother Jerry decided to leave their jobs in Missoula in
Trout Creek); 5] Russell Clyde Sept 14, 1936; 6][...]period, providing
Beryl was born April 24, 1910 in W heeler, W ashington to their own equipment,[...]uring the Depression, Billy and Jerry took it all in
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23[...]lumber for the Montana area and for a building
In 1936 they moved to Thompson Falls, where Beryl supply outlet they owned in Iowa.
worked for the U. S. Postal Service until[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1428)[...]west of town and are
He said the move was made in order that the firm could now operating[...]. A mill pond He said the move was made in order that the firm could
will be constructed als[...]to install an electric power
some finished lumber in the future. The molder was system[...]mill pond
purchased from the W arren Lumber Co., in Missoula, but a will be constructed also,[...]ge of town. some finished lumber in the future. The molder was
Six men are employed by the firm - four in the mill and purchased from the W arren Lumber Co., in Missoula, but a
two in the woods.[...]Six men are employed by the firm - four in the mill and
enjoyable to visit Billy W atters, because every time you do two in the woods.
you learn about the current, interesti[...]Thompson Falls - J. T. W aters, who has been in the employ
make gasoline from chicken manure. He[...]expect to return to this good climate in about three weeks.
On a recent visit, Billy sho[...]ar, water Montana crop of whiskers removed in order that my folks
and yeast. It burns clean, to[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
In his basement, he was making deer jerky with a smo[...]property
Gloria died 1997 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, The Sanders Cou[...]July 26, 1912 -page 3 - J. A. Closs, who has been in charge
Billy died at the age of 84 on Tu[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1429)[...]ille, L. A. Watts
in which he is interested. His position here will be[...]inery
from John W atters, who was for a long time in charge of the for a power plant for the Alli[...]been representing
creek, states that he is living in his old home at Mt. Vernon, here placing the machinery in the power house for the
Ill., and to send him the Ledger. He is now in the employ of Thompson Falls Power company.[...]rry died April 9, 2003 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the brought to Missoula Sunday on a charge o[...]Express agent Thompson Falls now languishes in the county
April 9, 2003, in Missoula at the home of his aunt, Jerry bastile for indiscretion in gambling off $550, half of which
Leaver.[...]omers. He will very
He was born April 17, 1940, in Missoula, the son of Billy likely ornament a felon’s cell in the penitentiary.
and Gloria Hendrickson W atters. In 1947 he moved from
Missoula to Thompson Falls whe[...]] James F. March/April
which included a doctorate in industrial engineering from 1885 - July 7[...]Jan./Feb. 1884 - July 7,
Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz. 1887.
During high school Larry played trumpet in the band and Emma Harriett Minesinger w[...]itory Friday
hunting, hiking, dancing and working in the timber industry. May 20, 1887 - County C[...]des on the south side, lost a little
American,” in California. During the Vietnam W ar he child Saturday through croup setting in while sick with
helped develop a device used “t[...]rry returned to Thompson Falls to become involved in afternoon.
the family sawmill/planer/woo[...]d state of excitement last
Fellows and was active in a variety of community activities Thursday[...]as found
He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Lenore and that their children, a litt[...]d were burned to death. The mother was
of Newton, Iowa; and numerous aunts and cousins in preparing to join her husband who[...]ng of some household
Bunch Funeral Service Chapel in Thompson Falls and from goods, leaving[...]er any
Burial was to follow at Fraternal Cemetery in Thompson assistance. The father[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1430)[...]f Thomas and Emma April 15, 1916 in Thompson Falls, Mont.
W aymack, aged 3 years and[...]Information from their marriage license # 344 in the
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., Terr[...]operation of old established W ebb of this city and Miss Helen Busech of Toledo, Ohio
Thompson Fa[...]- Jay Foster took over the were united in holy wedlock Saturday evening by Justice W .
owne[...]s Cafe was located E. Nippert. The groom is in the employ of the Thompson
where Falls Floral is today, the building burned down in the Falls Power company and they will make thei[...]in this city.
Greg and Marie W eaver came to Thompson Falls five years Helen Busech was born about 1897 in Toledo, Lucas
ago and purchased the eating establ[...]W eaver Charles W eber was born April 1862 Iowa. His father
as an iron worker. Charles W eber was born in Germany and his mother
The Sept. 12th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the Elizabeth Florin, in Switzerland. Charles’ siblings were: 1]
followi[...]rs of Joseph; 2] Anna (Henry Yeager of Colo.) Iowa; 3] Emma
age; born Oct. 13, 1875; farmer for R. M[...]ty Independent Ledger, Thompson born in Switzerland.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 11, 1918 - News of Local Interest - Charles came to Thompson Falls in 1888 as recorded in
Bert W ebb has resigned his position with the Thompson the list of Early Settlers of Thompson Falls in 1933.
Meat & Trading Co., and expects to leave Sunday morning In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Mt. (June 1) he stated that he was a merchant in Thompson;[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1431)[...]ssrs W eber were looking extended visit in Spokane.
forward to receiving a letter from him s[...]e and the sad news was quite a shock working in the General Merchandise and Postmaster.
to them a[...]k directory list him as
to having no one to leave in their places, neither of them working in the General Merchandise and Postmaster.
could att[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. working in the General Merchandise and Postmaster.
Friday Ma[...]surgeon and physician in Illinois and is taking a much
The Sanders Cou[...]er of Florence W inkler, a girl of 8 working in the General Merchandise.
years. Florence’s father is dead and her mother is in Charles built his own store with his[...]28, 1906 - relatives and old friends in Milwaukee and other place.
Charlie W eber is havi[...]for twenty years has lived and made friends in Thompson Falls,
the coming school year. died November 18th in a Chicago hospital.
Charles ran Dry good and gr[...]enly their
Montana Association of Postmaster held in Butte, Charles loss. The following obituar[...]shadow over the entire community.
working in the General Merchandise and Postmaster.[...]rad Oschsner and Mrs. Augustana hospital in Chicago, whither her devoted husband
Smith are th[...]human hands could
are on their way to their home in W isconsin from an do was done[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1432)[...]W eiby.
Bertha W eber, nee Oschner, was born in the town of (See James O. Page & Julius W eiby)
W aumandee in the state of W isconsin, April 30, 1863,
where sh[...]e Florence W eber was born about March 1897 in Thompson
eldest child of a large family.[...]to John W inkler, (now deceased
She was united in marriage to Chas. W eber June 8, 1897 in 1916) and Agnes Nancy. After the death of her fat[...]Joseph H. W eber was born April 1870 Iowa. His father
Mrs. W eber was ever a loyal, true[...]Dubuque,
useful and uplifting, will live forever in the hearts of all who Iowa and the information on his headston also notes 1866.)
came in contact wit her, the hungry and tired always find[...]s an ardent lover of nature, flowers being In 1888 he came to Thompson Falls in which place he has
truest friends. She tended the[...]mother, the deceased W eber, Jos - Dealer in Boots & shoes west end of 1st st.
leaves to mourn[...]Joseph married Leora Addie Coleman Dec. 25, 1895 in
brothers, a foster daughter, whom she brought up[...]ge, #2 Julius W eiby)
supposed she will be buried in the family lot in W aumandee, The following is the newspaper article that appeared in the
amidst the scenes of her childhood days.[...]e At the residence of the bride’s parents in Thompson,
as peaceful as her life was useful, nob[...]g. This
Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Court Proceedings - In the estate of union binds together two of[...]community when he say there is no man in our midst who
Thompson Falls who always makes it[...]w an has been more honest or upright in his business transactions
envious garden every year showed us a two pound Ox Heart and it was in this way that he gained and now holds the
tomato today which he grew in his garden. All of his highest este[...]Falls that she signed, she was born in 1875.
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. A[...]Thompson Falls were married last Friday In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
in Missoula. They have returned from their ho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1433)[...]lls, a
Aug 4, 1905 - Mrs. Henry Yeager from Colo, Iowa and son son, Clinton, Olympia, W ash.
Flo[...]will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., in the Community
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]services were conducted Saturday afternoon in the
Friday Oct. 16, 1908 - Joe W eber planted nin[...]s laid to rest beside her husband, Joseph W eber, in
and child doing nicely. the old city cemetery.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]Coleman, went by covered wagon from Osborne City,
Minneapolis, Minn., and will make them an extend[...]at the doctors gave
and 3 days, with his obituary in the Sanders County him only six month[...]months. was recovered.
Mr. W eber was ill in the spring and during the summer Later t[...]hat he had to live. In 1894 she married Joseph W eber. He ran a shoe sho[...]dren.
Thompson Falls, Mrs. Henry Yeager of Colo., Iowa, Mrs. Out of town relatives here for the[...]Mary W eber was born 1868 Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa
Mt., with burial inin Charles store -1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory[...]nt postmaster - 1915 same.
Mrs. W eber was born in Osborn City, Kans. Jan. 18, 1874. The Sanders County Le[...]She first came to Sanders county with her parents in a wagon June 11, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. Kellar,[...]during recent days from
W eber, who preceded her in death several years ago, served Minneapolis, Minn., and will make them an extended visit.
four years in the Civil W ar and came west in 1894, they The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk[...], she was the sister of both Joseph and
shoe shop in Thompson Falls. He also constructed the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1434)[...]athering she attended, she noted that
she arrived in Thompson in 1901.[...]Julius W eiby was born Nov. 3, 1905.
burial in the family plot in W aumandie, W is. Alva W ebe[...], Thompson Falls, Leora Addie Colemen in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Mont. W ed. July 3, 1940 fron[...]3 Plains, Mt., with burial Feb. 3,
Yager of Colo, Iowa, and Mrs. Ida Keller of Minneapolis 1973 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec 6 lot
were at[...]ch 4, 1995.
Mary W eber came to Thompson Falls in 1901 from her
home in W aumandee, W isconsin. She assisted her brother,[...]or John W eigand
Of late years Miss W eber was in ill health and her sister, - Funeral services were held Saturday morning in the
Mrs. Ida Keller came from Minneapolis and has been with W hitesett chapel in Stevensville for John W iegand 73 father
her for[...]s. Henry Yager of of Jake W eigand.
Colo, Iowa, joined her about two months ago.[...]the age of 75
Mary W eber was born at Dubuque, Iowa in 1868 and later years. Burial was in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
her parents moved t[...]be shipped back to W aumandie, W is., for burial in Iowa to John W eims and Alice Hayes.
the family plot.[...]W einke and Amelia.
intention to make final proof in his homestead this date: land The Sanders Co[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. 29, 1908 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
March 3, 1916 - Brief but[...]ey of Missoula county, has been appointed trustee in Suddenly - So sudden and so unexpected cam[...]here on W ednesday of
States district court, now in session at Great Falls. last week apparently in good spirits, the news of her death at[...]her sisters, Mrs. C. L. F. Kellogg, in Missoula, at 2 p.m. last[...]C. F. W ehham returned to sister in Missoula, interment being made in the Missoula
Thompson on Tuesday after an absence of three weeks in cemetery. The services were con[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1435)[...]Montanian June 27, 1895 - Baby girl born June 26
in June and they were just beginning to feel at home in their to Mrs. W eisser.
new surroundings. They resided in Seattle prior to coming
here. Mr. W einke is well known in hotel circles.[...]s. Herman W einke of Seattle were born in Missouri.
arrived here last Thursday in company with her son Charles He had a son Ralph born Feb. 1899 in Thompson Falls,
J. H. W einke, and will make her[...]r son. Mr. Herman W einke, it is expected, In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Oct.2, 1897 page 4
W einke, who opened the house in May last. Mr. W einke and col 2 - death - W[...]. 11, 1924 Billings, Mt.
was the guest of brother-in-law C. J. H. W einke. Theodore joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls
in 1950. His card noted that he served in the Army from
Herman & Amelia W[...]len J. (Gosha) W eldon
arrived here last Thursday in company with her son Charles Frederich W e[...]Information from their marriage license # 689 in the
Delmar died Aug. 7, 1950 in the home of Mrs. Edith Sanders County[...]ompson Falls, Mt. -
Bemis of asphyxiation. He was in a closed bathroom playing Frederich E. W eld[...]Orange Co., New York to
Burial was Aug. 11, 1950 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Frederich E. W eldon and Margar[...], to
Lamora ‘Morrie’ was born Nov. 21, 1907 in Plains, John W . Gosha and Julia Hunt[...]ne Gosha was born about 1901 Little Falls, Minn.,
in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery - section 1[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
vocal teacher in the Thompson Falls junior and high school. Ma[...]expects to return here in a few months.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1436)[...]Juliette Brown.
In 1949 Ruth was working for Norm Lovhaug in the calfe Emma W . Snyder was born about[...]W illiam P. W elsch served in the Army as a Private First[...]E. Thomas/Thormas of
Sherwood, Ore.; tall; stout in build; brown colored eyes;[...]ington group this side of the divide.
Ed served in the Army in the. Caribbean, San Juan and
Germany. He was disc[...]rrived on Monday
the army at San Juan Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. from Coos Bay, Oregon[...]ty W elsch’s son E. L. improvements in the town.
W elsch recently discharged from the army after serving in The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1437)[...]W essenger filed an Application #51 Sept. 8, 1893 in for the Presbyterian church in down town Butte. There he
Missoula County Distric[...]Alf suffered a heart attack early in 1984 and the medics
John W illis was witness fo[...]28, 1984 Butte, Mt., with burial May 1, 1984 inin music, W est, 74 - Services will be held Tuesday at 1 in W yrynen-
an ability that his father and his gran[...]of 1001 Utah, who died Saturday in the Butte hospital. The
Al adopted the English slang words early in life, like Rev. W ayne Fisher and Mount[...]announced. Mr. W est was born Oct. 9, 1909, in Lead, S.D.
Alfred was a miner in Butte, Mt. until the depression in to W illiam and Mabel W est. He moved to Butte in 1914 and
1932 when many of the laid off miners we[...]a custodian for the First
His sister and brother-in-law, Anne E. & Vern Sloan were Presbyte[...]or He and Audrey Stribly were married in 1935 in Butte.
a time.[...]rah;
At first he worked with Vern as his helper in the Adam’s and sister Ann Sloan of Thompson Falls. Memorials may be
garage. After work in the summer, they would get together made[...]e wasn’t able to support an extra handy
man, so in 1933, with not enough pay and hours to support[...]odlin under the new
Ca., Alfred among them, there in the desert he completed his term next Monda[...]on.
where his parents lived and went back to work in the mines,
he spent the rest of his life working in the various mines.[...]d Ida
He married Audrey Stribley March 24, 1935 in Butte and Neumiller
they had no childre[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. April
Sometime in the ‘50's Alf joined the Masonic[...]organization, but he was never really interested in the inner parents Mr. and Mrs. George[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1438)[...]Jan. 3, 1911 Thompson He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
Falls to John[...]Memorials were suggested to the Community
Inin charge of
family, even after his marriage to Ida,[...]ck and disappointment to George July 19th in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
to di[...]uly 19, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Fraternal Cemetery in
him and the love he had put forth all those years[...]ty resident Ida L.
But there was no bitterness in George, disappointment, no W est. Ida L. W e[...]stature and very wiry. He daughter and son-in-law in Houston, Texas, where she had
had a happy disposi[...]She was born July 23, 1914 in Denhoff, N.D. to Fred and
George and Ida will[...]was on their ranch tending their married in 1940 and moved to Sanders County.
cattle, the lar[...]daily.
past Pyattville, George became more active in being part of She is survived by son Fred[...]nd husband
Ida L. W est was born July 23, 1914 in Denhoff, N.D., to Richard Raymond of Housto[...]Marcos, Texas, and
Ida and George were married in 1940 and moved up to the Michael Raymond,[...]nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
George died July 19, 1998 Plains, Mt., with burial in the husband George in 1998.
Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. burial of ashes in
section 22 plot # 15.[...]training as a flying cadet.
Fork Valley hospital in Plains.
Memorial services will be conducted to[...]the Kraft saw mill on Dry creek was in town yesterday to
George was born Jan. 3, 1911, at Thompson Falls to John consult a physician in regards to his eyes. His optics are now
W ., and[...]nly son of a British navy man who
the family home in Thompson Falls; a son, Fred C. W est, had entered the service when only 10 year old of age in
and friend Linda J. Layan, of Yakima, W ash.; a daughter, 1858. His father, Charles, retired in about 1872 to be a coast
Ruth Raymond, and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1439)[...]ttom of the hill was Anne Eliza Sept. 8, 1911 in Lead, Lawrence County, S.
the bay where a large m[...]e Call, Lead, South Dakota Dec. 26, 1908 - United in
yet on the top of the large jetty there is an old[...]est and Mabel Jenkins were united
cannon embedded in the rock and cement works which is in marriage last evening at 8 o’clock at the home[...]lowly they Thomas. Joseph Thomas, brother-in-law to the bride, gave
would make their way to th[...]en came orders for a new assignment further south in groom is an estimable young man and is quite well known in
Cornwall. Charles, Eliza loaded all their possession and Lead where he has in the two years of his residence in the
their children onto a large raft and set off for Cornwall, not city made many friends. He is employed by the Homestak[...]f, recovering from their colds and moving in furnished rooms at 124 N. Gold Street. The Call j[...]small resort cove called their many friends in wishing them every happiness.
Porthtowan. There W[...]rejected the navy as a career, instead he worked in the Jenkins and Annie Floyd, both immig[...]ith this line of work. He then went to In 1915 Bill was found buying groceries and etc from[...]wn and hold a or finding work elsewhere. So in that year he went to Butte,
job, Bill decided at[...]o
United State and visit his Aunt Mary Jane Pring in work in the copper mines. It was there that he met Cy
W y[...]Boston (who later bought land in Trout Creek) and he gave
Bill was gifted with a ear for the perfect pitch in singing Bill the nickname of “Sailor.”
and had a beautiful voice which he had used in the church About 1925 Harry bought Mabe[...], before that she used a scrub board
He arrived in Ellis Island with only $25.00 to take him to and tin tubs. She thought she was in heaven using that
his aunt Mary Jane Pring’s ranch in Colorado Springs, Col. machine on ‘wash[...]d a couple W ashday was usually on Monday in this home with
months previous and instead of bei[...]ing on the wood cooking
and though he rode horses in England as a steeple chaser, it stove, with water. Then bringing in the three tubs, one for
was not the same as ridin[...]made, thinned with water and each item was dipped in the
mining jobs available in Lead, S.D. starch a[...]. Morals pants etc were then brought in and sprinkled either by
were strong in that home, (her husband had found he liked shaking water from a hand dipped in water, or a bottle with a
the ladies of the night & singing in the bar, she never sprinkler cork and rolled into tight balls, placed in a wicker
allowed him to return) as was cle[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1440)[...]father. But
process, but Mabel kept her daughter in starched clothing. Mabel had been blessed wi[...]knew she was capable of raising her children in that
count on eating cooked dry beans that had sl[...]mosphere. Regardless, Mabel had a lot against her in
day, and fresh baked bread. In fact, every day of the week school. There we[...]nger was living
pasties (meat and potatoes rolled in pie crust) usually every in their home. But it was the teasing from the child[...]de her mother take her from school.
Bill worked in the mines just under 30 years and it was Her education was limited to the few years in elementary
while there that he became a naturaliz[...]mother taught her. One would not know
Sometime in 1941, with his daughter Anne Sloan now[...]eone telling you, as her spelling was very
living in Dixon, Mt., where her husband was operating a saw[...]l about six miles Jenkins and being raised in a boarding house where she was
west of Dixon and[...]enjoyed embroidering a pillow case or two once in a great
turned farmer, selling cream and eggs for[...]s to live with their Mabel was raised in the Methodist religion, though there
daughter Ann[...]was a period of time in 1890's that she and her mother were
W illiam He[...]d Friday at the age of 75, Sept. very active in the Salvation army. After her marriage and
22, 19[...]dist Church.
of miners consumption. He was buried in the City Mabel was a good mother and wife[...]oted to the care and well being of her family. As in most
28, 1961 Thursday page 2 col 3 - Final Rites[...]bel, that one was Alfie, her eldest child. He was
in the Community Congregational church for W illiam[...]the
Mr. W est had entered St. Patrick hospital in Missoula a cellar he would run, there to cra[...]ty Sheriff Dick Cole when he died. Mrs. W est was in while making his mother madder as she woul[...]never pushed his mother too
Sloan, was following in her car. far. He k[...]to come out at some point. Besides he
Surviving in addition to the widow and daughter are two[...]n, H.R. Saint and Richard Monger. later in life.
Mabel Jenkins was born May 20, 1892 Lead,[...]n end, was her allergy to weeds,
Mabel was born in the rugged Mining town of Lead, South espec[...]y Jane had W hether it was a mining town in Lead or Butte, a cattle
raced her horses between[...]l to area like Dixon, or town living in her later years, Mabel
Deadwood, a distance of ab[...]ted to the living standards and was content. Then in her
had frequented the local gambling halls, help[...]r money. It was a rough period of time to be born in completely bed ridden and her right side[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1441)[...]. Bill doesn’t remember what
Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Community Congregational happen[...]with the Rev. Bruce Kline officiating. Burial was in and he was pulled into the pulley breaking his leg. His
the Thompson Falls City cemetery. scream w[...]sk.
Jenkins W est, 82, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Getting him out of the pit fina[...]me, a woman who
Kline officiating. Burial will be in the Thompson Falls City practiced first - aid. She was sent for and w[...]ransported to Missoula where
W illiam Henry W est in 1908. They moved from Lead to his leg was set. By December Bill was still in the hospital, a
Butte in 1915 where they resided for 32 years. In 1947 they mere skeleton from all the infections and loss of appetite.
moved to Dixon and in 1955 to Thompson Falls. Mr. W est The doctors decided that maybe they’d better operate and
died in 1961. She was a member of the Community[...]at sides. This was corrected by putting in a steel plate to hold
grandchildren and two great[...]als the bones together. By January Bill was in terrible shape
may be in the form of donations to the Thompson Falls again. Infection had set in once more. The body would not
Library Memorial Fu[...]him. Up to this time, the drug had not been used in
W illiam Henry ‘Bill’ W est II was born Jan[...]time he spent nearly a year in and out of the hospital. One
Bill came to Thompson in the middle 1930's to visit his day the Ind[...]Agent out of Helena, Montana,
sister and brother-in-law Anne E. and Vern Sloan. But the called Vern and Bill and told them to meet him in his office.
jobs weren’t plentiful and he had very little experience in He told Bill that he didn’t care what doct[...]the Bill had used up all the money in doctor bills that he would
blister rust crew. ever have had in a settlement. Also his knee joint was frozen
Ev[...]e his parents stiff from the months of being in traction.
were still living until 1941 when he an[...]- Local Mention - Vern Sloan and Ed Olson drove
In 1942, the dead of winter, Bill hitch-hiked the 70[...]oula last Saturday to get Mr. Sloan’s brother - in -
from Dixon to Thompson Falls to find work with his law Bill, who has been in the hospital there for some time.
brother-in-law Vern, in his sawmill that was located up Bill had heard of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and
Clear Creek. There just wasn’t any work in Dixon, and the that is where he told the Officer he wanted to go, and would
money coming in off the tourist cabins and gas, barely[...]as on the road to recovery.
and there was a place in the mill for him to work. It was a It was while he was in the Rochester hospital, sharing a
small operation[...], Mr. W hitenberg and one or he remained in Rochester to court Mary and eventually they
two o[...]Kenosha, W isconsin, to Miss Mary Cesari of that city.
During a pause in sawing with the engine idling, but the He left here several weeks ago to visit relatives in W isconsin
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1442)[...]. active in W oman’s Aglow and was a member of the Catholic[...]s sister - Bringing his bride back to Church in Bonner. In 1997, they moved to Townsend to be
Montana to mee[...]dren and grandchildren. She was a
experience to a city woman who still thought the Indians membe[...]re pursuing the ‘whites,’ as she had inquired in a letter to Lutheran Bible Studies.
the relatives. On arriving in Thompson Falls, the locals Mary was a w[...]cook. She loved the Lord and spent many hours in prayer
Bill and Mary in the back of a pickup along with a wheel a[...]y” W est IV, Jacob, Taylor, Grace
woman working in the office of Defense in W ashington D.C. Leight and Mitchel W est;[...]crowd wasn’t through with them As they had Mary cut the A rosary will be Tuesday, April 16[...]Church. Connor’s Funeral Home of Townsend is in charge
of dishes was given to the good natured ne[...]andchildren, rodeo, ice cream and bubblegum.
work in Kenosha at the local newspaper, where he remained[...]ome his beloved cowboy hat and harmonica. Finally in 6:30 p.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Townsend,
retirement, he and Mary moved to Missoula where they with burial following in Missoula Saturday morning.
built their log home a[...]Broadwater
and there Bill was able to be involved in limited ranch life County Rodeo Association.[...]grudge, Mary on the other hand was quick to flare in
lengthy illness. Mary was born and raised in Kenosha, W is., anger with her Italian way of[...]her Italian
As a young woman she went to work in W ashington D.C., heritage, which included[...]t employees at the “new” Pentagon. She
worked in the radar department when it became the ground[...]ss crew that came from Sandpoint, Idaho in the 40's to log up
the hall from Gen Doolittle. S[...]nsferred to the Thompson River.
war department in Chicago. They resided in the old CCC camp just past the Thompson
In 1949, she married W illiam Henry W est II of Butt[...]ey made they home and raised their three children in altered so that four of them had two primitive apartments
Kenosha. In 1978 Bill and Mary retired to Missoula. W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1443)[...]ers Co., Montana to Patrick
visiting with friends in Missoula this week. W halen an[...]W ard - she
of Mr. W eston extend sympathy to him in his hour of had been previously marrie[...]dist Church. W itnesses: Anna C. W halen and
home in Missoula in the future. Jessi[...]9, 1976
died 6 years of age May 15, 1980 drowned, City Cemetery, - Spokane, W a.. Funeral services were conducted Saturday in
sec 11 lot 3 block 41.[...]iciated, burial was March 13, 1976 Thompson Falls City
was in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 11 lot C[...]services were conducted Saturday in the Community church
Hillion/Hilton Edward W et[...]long-time resident of
died at the age of 72 years in Plains, Mont. May 14, 1987. Thompson Falls. He died March 9 in a Spokane nursing[...]rk & W etzstein - W holesale Liquor burial was in the City Cemetery under the direction of the
Dealers - a f[...]ilson died Oct. 4, 1975 with burial Oct. 8, 1975 City Sanders County Ledger, Thursday, Thompso[...]natural causes at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains.
Clarence Earl & #1 Nora (Sands)[...]Community Congregational Church
Clarence served in the Marine Corp. as a Corporal. At in Thompson Falls was to officiate. The Coffelt-Bunc[...]ne, Mont. funeral Service of Thompson Falls was in charge of
Clarence married Nora Sands and they[...]d Helga Bye Sand. She grew up and attended school in the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1444)[...]ary 20, 1907 to
Idaho. The couple made their home in the W hitepine area. Patrick W halen and Ann[...]ining work.
at the Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in 1985. Lester enrolled July 11, 1933 in the CCC program.
Mr. Jacks preceded her in death April 4, 1987. She was Lester died April 20,1934 with burial in the W ildrose
also preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Harold cem[...]ldren. W halen, who was killed in Missoula when his car ran off the
W innie died in Hot Springs, Mt. with burial in the City road and was submerged in water, and he died by drowning.
Cemetery, Thompso[...]nge peel had been
Gerald enlisted Aug. 30, 1945 in the Navy, he served consumed.
on/at- USS[...]at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon. A truck load of boy chums
Gerald was living in Eddy, Mont. at the time of his and frien[...]Lester enrolled July 11, 1933 in the C.C.C. and died the
Ge[...]of 27. Lester had been
George W halen was born in Canada to parents who were following forest, lumber and mining work.
born in Ireland. His known siblings are: 1] John (Elmo, M[...]M&M. Patrick
cheaper to drive logs down the river in those days. (Early W halen, his parents, his[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 28, were born in Ireland. His brothers were: 1] Chris; 2] John;
19[...]e capture of James Lester W halen, 23 year In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]eputies and highway patrolmen from States in 1880 and became a naturalized citizen.
four western Montana counties participated in the search. He In the 1920 federal census Patrick stated that he
wa[...]ear the Trout immigrated to the United States in 1888 and was naturalized
Creek bridge about 20 mi[...]by 1894; that he is a farmer
formerly lived in and around Thompson Falls and had been The W eekly Montanian Oct. 13, 1894 page 3 - Pat
in prison since February 1952 after being convicted[...]Goeffery Lavell’s mill, is probably one
larceny in Lincoln County. of the best liked saw mill men in this part of the country. His
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1445)[...]is many friends where he was incarcerated in the county jail, but was
expressed their regrets[...]Feb. 1907 Mont. (This is the Antwerp has been in the habit of carrying a gun and at the
newspaper[...]907 - time of the dance had a gun concealed in the hall, that, after
W hite pine - Pat W halen’s wife had a son born in he was shot by W halen and was lying[...]et Sound railroad at Falcon,
The groom has been in the employ of the Thompson Falls Idaho. She was notified of the shooting and arrived in
Land and Lumber company for several years. He is[...]Antwerp, is an operator at Falcon and is now inin 1884 as noted in the be one of the defenses of Patrick W hale[...]to Tuesday evening. W halen, who is at present in the Sanders
Hope and Sandpoint, and from there ac[...]s
cheaper and faster to drive logs down the river in the early employed Harry H. Parsons, the Missou[...]h the accused man.
According to Swiftwater Bill in his interview with Loren W hile Attorney Parsons remains silent on what W halen’s
Fessler. “In 1904 the cable which pulled the ferry of Pat[...]up to the shooting.
the available equipment in town was used to raise the cable “W halen[...]failed. Finally Pat W halen, who was at that time in Parsons in his office in the First National Bank building
Plains was calle[...]directory notes he is a man well advanced in years. He’s 58, I believe. Then there
farmer.[...]p, about 31 years old.
25, 1912 - At a dance held in the hall at W hitepine Tuesday Attorney Parso[...]Ed consists of a store with a living room in the rear of the
Fitzgerald of Thompson Falls, can[...]e old fashioned benches occasion W halen, in going from the rear of the house into
lean[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1446)[...]k L.’Pleasant’ W haley had previously resided in Des
attorney. “W halen told Van Antwerp to desist. A scuffle Moine, Iowa before coming west.
ensued during which Van Antwe[...]Herman, the father of Mrs. W halen. He was asleep in the W a.; 2] daughter (Dr. Phelps).
rear[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday
the revolver tucked away in a pocket of his overcoat, on Jan. 24, 190[...]p died, W halen again surrendered. He will remain in Clinton night trick. Mr. W haley is married[...]e next month. brother - in- law J. E. Deskins had died on the Coeur
Attor[...]wing the death of Van Antwerp, Mrs. W halen Iowa.
tried to kill her husband. For this she was arre[...]lls Polk directory has Pat listed as brother-in-law who died enroute to Missoula from W allace.
w[...]of the week for his old home in Des Moines, Iowa to attend
Patrick W halen died June 1, 1937 and was buried in the the golden wedding of his parents and f[...]there last week, and has been engaged to teach in the Plains
1965 - Mrs. Anna Perry, 83, Dies Tuesd[...]ing the coming year.
W halen Perry, 83, who lived in Thompson Falls and Sanders County[...].
W hitepine almost her entire life, died Tuesday in a hospital. Thurs. March 13, 1935 - Son Dies - Pat W haley, station
She was born in Stevensville and moved here at an early[...]here from
Requiem Mass will be said at 11 a.m. in St. W illiams tuberculosis. His son was injured a year ago and his lung
Catholic Church in Thompson Falls Saturday by Father pun[...]ent.
Sarsfield O’Sullivan and interment will be in the W ild Rose Mr. W haley is an old time r[...]Patrick died Jan. 13, 1945 with burial Jan. 16 in the
Survivors include a son, Earl, Thompson Fa[...]great grand children. A son, Lester,
preceded her in death.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1447)[...]summer.
experience, being for many years teacher in the high schools
of Lincoln, Neb. her home state.[...]- April 19, 1906 - The Thompson Falls, Mt. - In the Spokesman, we noticed that
paper noted that in 1904 Miss Beulah W heeler, taught 7th there[...]W alter Whitaker
W alter Christopher married in Missoula, Montana on W eekly Montania[...]Thurs.
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula June 9, 1916 - front page col[...]M . P. W hitcomb
residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; daughter of Frederich[...]ss.
Flora Johns and Miss. W . R.____ all residing in Thompson Nancy J. (Herriott[...]s, April 26, 27, 28, 1910 Clarks For
both of this city, were married in Spokane Monday. Precinct, Bonner Co.[...]born in United States: (child) Velma B. (daughter) 7 year[...]father born
visit will go from there to his home in Massachusetts. New Hampshire; mother bor[...]was at first thought. W hile the operation itself
in Thompson this week and visited the propert[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1448)[...]White
Nannie died December 10, 1940 with burial in the Clarks Henry Algernon W hite was bor[...]will be
December 10. Mrs. W itcomb formerly lived in Thompson connected with the Thompson F[...]y occupied to the east room of the Thompson State
in Spokane. “Dolf” is foreman at the Graves cree[...]nse # 979 page 319 camp is Owaissa, which in the language of the Indians
Missoula County Court[...]ears of age was Bess/Ben K. W hite living in Thompson Falls; he was
born Conrad, Montana to Ja[...]Interest - Mrs. H. A. W hite, who was defeated in the[...]nce received notice of her appointment as a clerk in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]as leave next week for a visit with relative in Chicago and other
been working in the W ilde barber shop for several months,[...]W ashington, D. C., to take up her new duties in the
by G. W . W hite of Spokane.[...]1887 Thompson Falls, Mt. to
Katie Heady was noted in the Missoulian newspaper May 6,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1449)[...]ill report immediately to to all the counties in the northwest for the arrest of Bob
take up his n[...]W hite, a man who worked here in the market of the[...]feet, 3 or 4 inches; Hair light
parents were born in Maryland. brown,[...]gray. Smokes cigarettes. Booze fighter.
June 1893 Iowa. (His mother was born in Maryland.) W alks with head well forward and long stride. Butcher by
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]alls, Mt. Friday
John married Martha Rae Franke in 1965 and they had the Jan. 9, 1914 - front p[...](abstracted from the article) Bob was captured in Baker
(Nelson Butler); 3] John (Aiko) W hite. City, Oregon about the middle of December and returned[...]rom Thompson Falls, spent W ednesday and Thursday in
Martha was born Nov. 18, 1948 in Thompson Falls to this neighborhood.
Ma[...]her teenage sweetheart,
John W hite, were married in 1965. They had three children. W ard W . & Grace E. W hite
In recent years, she worked at Fruitland Acres. She[...]Helen was teaching in Thompson Falls in 1933.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Sander[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
Taylor, Parker and Conner (Expected in a few months) Thompson Falls system thi[...]en W hitehouse will not remain as history teacher in the
LeRoy & Jaunita W hite[...]school records 1938 named their degree in History from Columbia University at New York
child - 1] W esley Irvin Feb. 25, 1938. City, besides being a Montana U. graduate.
In the two years that Helen and her mother have been[...]they have made a place for themselves in the school and
The 1913 Thompson Falls P[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1450)[...]21 years; 2] Andrew J. 18 years; 3] Agnes 16
home in Hamilton at 7 o’clock last Tuesday evening,[...]he submitted to two major months of age in 1889 near Calgary, Alberta, Canada; 2]
operations at St. Lukes’ hospital in Spokane, but had W illiam Pharis 1891[...]ssouri Richardson.
Rev. Mr. W hitehouse located in Hamilton, coming from Emma was born in[...]ranch. She
Paul’s Episcopal Church. He was born in England and came died 1950 and was buried in the Mountain View Cemetery,
to the United States[...]he was married Jan.
from the theological seminary in New York City. 9, 1884 to W illiam Enoch Turne[...]] Emma Belle 1868; 3] Nancy Ellen
year old mother in New York city, a brother in New York 1870.
City and a sister in New Haven, Conn. Acc[...]e W illametta River
St. Paul’s Episcopal church in Hamilton. Bishop Faber of Valley when she was 3 months old, about in 1868.
Helena and Rev. T. W . Bennett of the Churc[...]Their mother married the
Mr. W hitenberg worked in the local sawmills. In 1942 he second time to R. G. Horton ten da[...]here Saturday from Boston to fill the In a letter that Emma Belle wrote dated 1941, Emma
p[...]n Falls Polk directory lists him as is in town from Milton, Oregon.
assistant engineer boar[...]W hitley, a brother of Andy W hitley is in the city.
A. W hitley[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1451)[...]there were no children.
of Kamloops), this was in 1907-1908. His last known address was in Milton-Freewater, Ore.
Andy died Dec. 13 (14),[...]with burial Jesse died March 1975 Oregon.
in the local cemetery. After his death Emma sold the[...]dise, has moved to Spokane where he still remains in
Emma Belle died March 28, 1956, Corvallis, Ore,[...]ter Canada. She was married Nov. 16, 1916 in Kamloops, B. C.
her death he married Grace ____.[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson M., born in 1918.
Falls, Mt. W ed. June 12, 1935 - Local Happ[...]hool. a housewife and cook at ranches in British Columbia, where
Last known address was in Olympia, W a. Roy was a foreman; as seamstress in ladies’ wear stores,
Claude died Sept. 1994.[...]Pearl and Roy were partners in South Bend Dairy and
Jesse An[...]Sarah W hitley died 1929 and was buried in the W ildrose
Dolson of Camas Prairie left Tuesday of this week for cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Boulder, Colo., in answer to the call for mechanics.
Jesse married[...]W illiam married Josie Garred March 19, 1896 in
wife and baby have returned to Thompson Falls aft[...]Rathdrum, Idaho. This is the item that was ran in the local
months stay at Sandpoint where Mr. W hi[...]rum, Idaho, Thursday, March
His second marriage in 1920 was to Mabel Black and 19[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1452)[...]e married
concerned and would have been performed in this state but Adelia (Della) S. Sneve an[...]rried Alice, daughter
sixteen, the age of consent in this state.” - the following was Carol); 2] Beatrice Esther 1921.
taken from the records in Coeur d’Alene Idaho county Della was born July 20, 1890 Brookings, S.D., the
courthouse in Book 1 page 79 - The marriage was[...]W illiam and Della retired from the ranch in 1982 and
Garred and Lucretia Bryant.[...]osie had: 1] Jesse Feb. 1897 Thompson in Coquitlam, suburban of Vancouver.
Falls, Mont. 2][...]alls. Della died 1974 and was buried in Kamloops, B. C.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]d Forest to which he was assigned early in the season and
near the mouth of Vermillion creek[...]Sanders County noted that class valedictorian in 1947.
he was working in a sawmill on W . A. Barto’s property; his[...]Harold married Ileen Alta Medill April 6, 1951 in
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]riage the young couple
Jan. 16, 1922 - Happenings in the City Council: W illiam returned to Harold’s[...]Thompson Falls, Mt., in about 1966.
He was noted in Jan 9, 1922 as a laborer.[...]y will Ileen was an active participant in the Jehovah W itnesses
serve as janitors in the dormitory this year. for the past 62 years. Taking great pleasure in her roll as a
Josephine died Jan 1944 and was buried Feb. 1, 1944 in Bible teacher. Through her years of Bibl[...]lls, Mt. have a solid faith in God’s promise of a resurrection of the
W illiam H. died 1957 with burial in the W ildrose dead to life on earth in paradise.
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]years, burial of ashes were Sept. 9, 1995 in the W hitepine
W illiam P[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1453)[...]1453

Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. A memorial service was held Sept.[...]Quinn’s Hot Springs for a bath. Any time Tex gets the
were cremated and interned int the W hitepine[...]ologist at the W ard hotel.
Shamrock is fortunate in securing the services of such a The S[...]lk directory notes that Otto is
parents were born in Indiana. back and is now a prospector living at the W ard Hotel.
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]Lena M atilda (Lundgren) W icksell
he is boarding in the hotel of Rueben Ross; that he is a[...]Citizenship Dec. 10,
puff the ‘comps’ see Ben in the clouds. 1906 Thomp[...]col 3 - The first large American Flag ever raised in 1, 1902 - entered Montana April 15, 1902.[...]breeze over Ben Florin, merchant residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. & Arthur
W hittemer’s whole[...]nue, Thurs. Preston, livery man residing in Thompson Falls, Mt. -
The Frontier Index, Thomp[...], Glassware and Bar Fixture - He arrived in the United States, April 1, 1902 through
Next Doo[...]hittle was born 1845 - she died 1929 with burial in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]4, 1907 - Mr. and Mrs. Charles W icksall, married in[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday friends in Minneapolis, but really to get married to Miss
Ja[...]e genial mixologist of Lena Lundgren of that city. He never mentioned the nature
the W ard h[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1454)[...]eat labor saver and will do excellent
May 5, 1909 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls,[...]24.
26. 1910 - Noting those that lost possessions in the 1910 Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]tunity to observe without going outside
18 and 19 in block 28 on Capital hill this week from A. W .[...]ee about
and Enid G. Thayer and will improve them in the near future one hundred miles in all direction. Last year a modern trail
with a bu[...]eight feet in width, was constructed to the cabin site. W e[...]stations of the Cabinets.
extended stay in Minneapolis. Mr. W icksell is advertising all
of their household furniture for sale in this weeks Ledger Agnes ([...]Agnes married ____ W idner.
Charles served in the arm service in Sept. 7, 1914. He was Agnes was born to Ray[...]irth date. It noted his Agnes was residing in Thompson Falls in 1968.
height as med, his built as med. His eyes b[...]of 1116 Phillips St., died Saturday morning in a Missoula
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk direct[...]Mr. Baylor was born Sept. 4, 1898, in Milltown, Ind. He
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]ter the Bitter Root area and then to Missoula in 1947. He had
spending the winter months in Minneapolis and other central been a mill wo[...]ow; four sons, Robert L.,
W ednesday evening just in time for Charley to occupy his Pateros, W ash.; Raymond D., Cambridge, Minn.; Francis
chair in the town council chambers that evening. He report[...]soula; four daughters, Mrs.
that it was very cold in Minneapolis this winter, the mercury Rachel Va[...]ksell Has Burial was Tuesday at 3.p.m. in the Sunset Memorial
Portable Saw Equipped W ith M[...]Bonnie W idner
have. He will have a rip and cut off saw mounted for easy Bonnie W idner[...]taken where ever a job demand Fontana, Ca., in the factory during W orld W ar II making
i[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1455)[...]former resident of Thompson and was well known in this
City, Utah to John Patrick W idner and Margaret Elizab[...]y. Iowa to George Marion W idner and Eliza McFarland.
([...]e to being shot with a b- b John was a miner in S. D.
gun)[...]Cecil came to Montana because he had a gold claim in children: 1] Marie C. (#1 W innfod Robi[...]] Frank; 6]
Redford of Edgemere, N. Dak., arrived in Thompson Falls John (died San Bernardino[...]s. W idner’s mother, Mrs. Scarlet fever in SD); 8] Helen Louise (d: at 1 year due to
Mildred[...]Margaret was born Dec. 9, 1890 Hamilton Co., Iowa the
D’Elva ‘s wedding announcement was in the June 28, daughter of Harry Kimber[...]John was a finisher carpenter and while living in
Ruth W idner of Thompson Falls and W es and Darle[...]or Douglas aircraft.
and Lance Tlustos August 4th in Chadron, Nebr., at the First John was an excellent violin player, his daughter-in-law in
Congregational United church of Christ.[...]graduate Margaret died Aug. 15, 1970 in Fontana, Calif.
and a 2000 graduate of Chadron, N[...]obituary (no dates) - Margaret E. W idner,
degree in elementary education. She is currently teaching[...]chool near Pine Fontana, died yesterday in a Fontana hospital. She was born
Ridge, S. D. in Iowa and was a 22 years resident of Fontana and a 30[...]b. 7, 1993 Missoula, Mont., with following in Green Acres Memorial Gardens.
burial in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec 13 J[...]the time of her mother’s death she was residing in
word last week that her son, Harley Huntley has been Rialto, Ca.
transferred to another Japan city and will receive training in
photography. He has been in the Marine corps about two W i[...]and Ethel Marie Trueax were married Jan. 19, 1942 in
May April 9, 1937[...]rriage record, Sanders County
John W idner died in San Bernardino, Calif., from an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1456)[...]f the days of the cowboys and the
built railroads in W hite Horse and Dawson). He attained the Old[...]ruck drivers
rank of Corporal and served his time in Alaska. He was and contractors, are obv[...]ompson Cougar, who lives with his wife in the Plains area, very
Falls, Mt. - “Cougar” B[...]equently leaves home for work at 3 or 4 o’clock in the
Logs. - W hat is believed to be a record haul[...]Many times he doesn’t return home until 8 or 9 in
logging truck was established here last week when[...]ning. He usually “eats a sandwich on the run” in the
Bill W idner pulled four trailer loads of stu[...]nce of more
of Anaconda’s vast timber resources in the Thompson River than 120 miles round tr[...]e obviously loves his job, his truck, and working in the
W idner’s four loads of logs had a gross[...]ors. He said the only thing he dislikes sometimes in
pounds or 171 tons and a net weight of 262,040 po[...]50 miles. (Figuring an
Co., of Marion. They were cut about four miles north of average of 45[...]record of being the “largest ton hauler in the world on
making plans to add another trailer[...]2 miles at
another record with five trailer loads in the near future. one time.
Trailers locat[...]sets a pace. He’s steady and everyone likes and
in Montana and possibly the world.[...]er had a “lost time” accident no doubt in anyone’s mind that Cougar is the best in the
from work.[...]is usually the first trucker out and the last one in. But Cougar got his start in the trucking business very early.
he gets out and brings his logs back - safely - sometimes His first job was driving a dump truck in the early ‘40's on a
working 15 to 18 hours a d[...]became a union member of the Teamsters. He served in
Roger Claridge of Kalispell and the company is co[...]Champion International - a service in the Philippines, Luzon and Alaska.
230,000 acreag[...]After receiving his honorable discharge in California, he
Valley near Happy’s Inn o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1457)[...]1457

American Products Chemical Co., in Prona, Calif. It was last through sever[...]ve on the job and always looking for a
interested in a legendary character named “Seldom Seen[...]ler to the grapple.”
The trucker’s interest in rocks, minerals and geology still He, with[...]nosaur’s tooth,” which he discovered imbedded in a only 430 horsepower,” but he likes[...]a shorter hood. He still carries 90 to 100 tons in his double
“Cougar always carries his rock ha[...]you don’t
The trucker also became interested in Indian history after have to shift all the time. In the old days, a man’s hands
discovering paintings and Indian artifacts in the area. “There would be swollen double by[...]ay, because he
used to be a lot of Indians living in this country, way before used both hands to sh[...]during “break-up time” in the spring. During this period,
Following his s[...]few weeks rest, a trip to California and a little
in California - Shepwell, Alwine and Charter - befor[...]f the logging truck drivers,
returning to Montana in 1958, where he began driving for will be[...].
the National Logging Co., out of Thompson Falls in 1958. Bill died at the age of 58 years[...]was buried July, 1979 Thompson Falls
of Missoula in 1962. “W e were logging near Cougar Peak, Cityin a wooded ravine about a half mile from his home
w[...]about nine hours by member
Cougar has only been in three accidents in all the years of the Sanders County Search[...]ew years later, only three months appearing in the Daily Missoulian.
apart. Both times the loade[...]e, but it wasn’t lost team were involved in the search. (Modified obit).
time, I kept on driv[...]ind The family history pertaining to those in North American
the wheel of a big rig and hauling[...]gs Baden, Germany. He married Regina Schweiss in 1855 and
from time to time, (heavy chains that ho[...]Co., W isconsin.
wreck a good set of chains in one trip after the ice breaks off Joseph died[...]Louis, Missouri and died May 28, 1935 with burial in Alma,

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1458)[...]nah Aug. 3, 1894 - at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Aug. 3, 1947 Alma, Buffalo Co. W isc. ([...]ompson Falls, Mt. (Clyde Todd); In 1936, he moved to Eddy, Mont. and was employed by[...]er Oct. 13 1885 Alma - Dec. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Sept. 10, 1941, and served in
8, 1943 Alma, W isc.); the Army Air Corps in North Africa, Sicily and the
4] Joseph Delance[...]urs. June 20, 1963 page 3 building roads in the mountains of western Montana. He
col 5 - Joe W iegele Dies in Midwest - Lester, Louis and moved to Missoula in 1979 for medical reasons.
Otto W iegele left Satu[...]y. Falls; a sister, Lavina
Surviving in addition to the three brothers were his wife, a
m[...]Information from their marriage license #1389 in the
7] Louis Ellsworth Nov. 17, 1912 - May 1978[...]married - married Sept.
father, W illiam was born in Pennsylvania, but his parents 1, 1940 Plain[...]join her husband Arthur Palmer, who is stationed in
placed with the 51st Tr Carrier Squadron where he[...]graduated from
the rank of corporal while serving in N. Africa; Sicily and Thompson Falls High sc[...]At the time of entering the service he was living in 20, 1963 page 3 col 5 - Joe W iegele Dies in Midwest -
Eddy, Mont.[...]mpson Falls, Mt. March 23, Surviving in addition to the three brothers were his wife, a
1[...]Thompson Falls.
at Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Chapel in Thompson Falls with Louis died May 27[...]Church years, with burial May 31st in the W hite Pine Cemetery,
officiating. Military g[...]f Plains. May 30th in the W hite Pine Cemetery, W hite Pine, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1459)[...]never declare themselves nor get involved in politics. Not so
days) - listed from Thompson Fal[...]r 89th
Otto W iegele joined the American Legion in Thompson birthday. She’s been going strong with no signs of slowing
Falls in 1946 and remained a member until 1954. His card[...]ses.
noted that at the time of joining he resided in Eddy and was If you want an opinion on an iss[...]March 22, 2004 at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Democratic one time.”
Plains.[...]W hile Marie lived with her parents in Thompson Falls for
She was born Nov. 27, 1912 in Duran, W isc. She grew up the first eight ye[...]Missoula
and attended school at Duran, and lived in the W isconsin academy and during her life h[...]innesota area. She and Otto W iegele were married in beautician; postal telegrapher; bookkeeper;[...]o Montana and made their After 36 years in Seattle, Marie returned to Thompson
home at Eddy in the fall of 1945. Fa[...]e Jewell Pears and
They moved to Thompson Falls in 1950. Lydia was a nephew Bill Davis.
m[...]meone home from a get together at
Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls. She especially enjoyed midni[...]or her days in our nation’s capitol when she was married to[...]g for her to do, she says. And
She was preceded in death by her husband Otto in 1989. judging from all the photographs and[...]Boyd Wilcox
p.m. at Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Chapel in Thompson Falls. Boyd W ilcox was born to[...]completing boot training in the navy at San Diego. Boyd is[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov 6,
parents were born in Maine. 1958 page 6 - Boyd W ilcox, son of Mr. and Mrs. John
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., W ilcox, former residents now living in Beatty, Nev. arrived
Mt.( June 2) he state[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1460)[...]mallpox. Oh, yes, before leaving, I put a new man in the
1928 - Body of Gerry W ilcox, Buried 46 Years[...]ey to McDermot, but he refused to have them place in
Barkus Adams, a local man, discovered in a clump of trees, his store even if they ha[...]and package should be placed for a time in his warehouse.
foot. On the headstone was inscrib[...]B. W ilcox born March 21,
the skeleton which was in complete preservation. They 1850 died February 14, 1883.
moved it with the tombstone to the city cemetery where a Notes made by Neil Ful[...]top of concrete base. Foot stone broke in two pieces and
again laid to rest, perhaps through the ages. laying in front of headstone. Foot stone has chiseled on ba[...]f Missoula, his Friend - As an aftermath to in 5/8 inch letters. “D.J. Coleman, W alla W alla,[...]found, the survey crew did not connect it with
in this country in the early days. Shannonsville. Someone in the crew had heard that W ilcox
W hen questione[...]mile west of Thompson. above in the Hot Springs Paper.
“A Mr. Eddy was in charge of the store in Eddy and Jack Gary died Feb. 14, 1883 and was re- buried in the
McDermot was general manager of the smaller s[...]en
being built, and also manager at the big store in W eeksville, John W ilcox[...]John died May 23, 1899 with burial in the W ild Rose
“My friend, W ilcox, died afte[...]Mt.
contracted from nursing a Chinaman and others in the camp
who had a dreaded disease, smallpox. Ger[...]he disease, he was isolated by the
company doctor in a cabin some distance from the store at[...]by the company and they High school in 1925.
marked his grave with the crude tombstones. An item in the Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,
“The winters of ‘82 and ‘83 small pox broke out in its Mt. Jan. 6, 1955 - Robert has been granted a patent for a
most virulent form in Shannonsville village. Shotgun safety device used in towing aircraft. He expected to market
quarantine[...]ns at 25 miles an hour. Any provisions that in the January issue of the Oxnard (Calif) Press-Cou[...]dents caused
from my provisions, and sent it back in the evening on the when tow bars used to pu[...]orces will have full royalty-free use of the
In the meantime, the company store at Shannonsville[...]closed for a month. The books and the money were in commercially.
the safe. I voluntee[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1461)[...]daughter (Ray G. pool hall a popular place in a short time. Mr. W ilde will
Bailey).[...]to C. F. W ilde of business circle of this city.
Missoula, who will take charge of the same Monda[...]here for a month or six weeks. 20, 1952 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
The Sanders County Ledg[...]om a several days his wife.)
business visit in Butte. He was accompanied on his return by
his wi[...]was noted before 1891 that Chas J. W ilde ran the City
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]page 3 - Mrs. C. F. W ilde came up from In 1891 he was the Prop of the W ard Hotel Building.[...]with her husband,
C. F. W ilde, proprietor of the City Pool hall and barber[...]horse dealer
March 31, 1916 - front page col 6 - In response to a who has spent the winter here, returned Tuesday from a
telegram from Salt Lake City, stating that her brother was week’s busin[...]Thurs. the Thompson River C.C.C. camp was in town Tuesday.
April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - After a three
weeks visit with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe W ilien
Ray G. Bailly in Missoula, Mrs. C. F. W ilde returned home[...]Sunday and is ____ Doering.
spending the week in town preparatory to moving his effects Sand[...]light Tuesday.
out this week to Ed Florin of this city. “Mickey” expects to The remainder of this week is being spent in checking his
make some changes in the interior of the place and will run equipm[...]some time. look after some business matters in that area later this
Mr. Hustead is no str[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1462)[...]r sister, Mrs. Nelda Services were held in Calif., and interment followed in the
Cantrell and her family at W hitetail.[...]Leroy W ilkes
working in the Missoula and Hamilton areas.[...], Tx.
W ilkes has also observed a steady growth in vehicular Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec 25
traffic in Sanders County during this period. “W hen I came 1958 page 7 - Pfc Leroy W ilkes arrived in Spokane by
to Thompson Falls Sanders County licen[...]lif. The young
by tourists has grown tremendously in the past five years, people were met by his[...]re as patrolman. The
Highway Patrol was organized in 1935.[...]time resident and former Highway patrolman,
died in Canoga Park, Calif., April 15.[...]A number of homes are under construction in that vicinity.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct 20, In fact many sections of the town look like there we[...]b. 7, 1949 and was a Chas W illcutt was in the 1927 high school graduation.
member until Dec. 6, 1968. His card noted that he resided in
Thompson Falls, he was a Montana Highway Patrolman; Dick W illett
served in the Navy Seebees from Oct. 14, 1943 to his[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1463)[...]illett, an undertaker and funeralman, noted in cemetery records) in Leamington, Ut., to Charles
was here on Tuesday l[...]ed May 13,
F. ‘Oakie’ and Eileen O’Conner - In Jan. 4, 1990 Roger was 1949 and they had four children: 1] Dennis Richard; 2]
teaching K-12 grade in physical education in the Valier Kevin Jay; 3] Thomas Allen; 4[...]1948.
Darlene graduated from the class of 1955 in Thompson Janeane died, not sure befor[...]arlene died Oct. 3, 1988 with burial Oct. 8, 1988 in the Don moved to Montana in 1964 where he went to work for
cemetery in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]one (Cunningham, American Forks, Ut.); 3]
Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware and Glass. Special[...]in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original[...]: Bea W illiams. Don
Mr. W illiams was a teacher in Thompson Falls in 1908. died in a shoot-out. Residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]17, 1974 - 2 Officers, millworker killed in shoot-out. - Two
Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]ams and family are moving here from dead in an unexplained shooting that occurred shortly before
Trout Creek this week and will reside in the house vacated 11 o’clock Monday night[...]Thompson Falls’ Main street. Dead are City Marshal Don
will serve as section foreman replaci[...]W illiams apparently was shot in his patrol car as he[...]riff Bob W olf as Stout was
his parents were born in Missouri. emptying W illiams’ pistol at Sara and W olf.
Chas married Sarah in 1883/1884. They had seven The th[...]to 1900. 1] Ralph born Stout trailer home in answer to a call from a woman to the
Feb. 1886 Iowa; 2] Katie born Sept 1890 Iowa; 3] Mabel sheriff’s office that Stout had a gun and was going to hurt
July 1892 Iowa. someone.
Sarah was born March 1870 Iowa. Both of her parents W illiam apparently approached the scene from the
were born in Ohio. elementary school side. A bullet hole in the windshield in
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., front of the driver and blood in the front seat of W illiams’
Mt. (June 11) he s[...]ore. As Sara and W olf, in Sara’s Fish and Game Dept., pickup,
The Sande[...]t - Julia W illiams vs Sara pulled his pickup in front of Stout’s pickup, which was
C. H. W illiams, plaintiff was granted absolute divorce. A. S. parked in the driveway adjacent to the mobile home. Stout
A[...]still in the pickup. Even though mortally wounded S[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1464)[...]to of the Butte Industrial school.
kill Stout in his tracks. Stout fell dead about 10 feet in front Miss Potts, who taught the intermediate[...]the rear of the Stout about the same time, in now the lady principal of one of the
pickup in the driveway. His patrol car was parked in the ward schools of the Butte public sc[...]was still on when officers noted the bullet hole in the appreciation are governed by ability in school work.
windshield while piecing together de[...]illiams’ body had been
dragged through the snow in front of the trailer house.[...]W illiams had attended the January meeting of the City June 5, 1914 - front page col 3 - 191[...]principal.
drug traffic and other forms of crime in this small western The Sanders County Le[...]Stout was a native of the area, having grown up in the Eva. W illiams - high school.
W hit[...]ng at the
Stout dead at the scene. Stout was shot in the chest in the Methodist parsonage, have taken rooms[...]Clark in her new home. The young ladies will still take th[...]attend Columbia University in New York and left Tuesday.
The Sanders County In[...]Information from their marriage license # 7018 in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]nd Sarah Fox both of
before returning to his home in Illinois. W oodlin, Mt.[...]lliams of class ’07 is teaching manual training in The Sanders County Ledger,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1465)[...]of Doenges’ Norman died April 11, 2005 in Missoula, Mt. with burial
hall. April 16, 2005 in the Thompson Falls Cemetery, Thompson
The Sande[...]Falls,
Noxon and will move there with his family in a few days. passed away April 11, 2005 at[...]. Norm was born Sept. 4, 1930 in Plains, to John N. and
The Sanders County Ledge[...]igh
operator. Mr. W illiams and family have moved in to the School in 1949. He was a standout member on the varsity
rai[...]coach of the University engineer and served in the Korean W ar. Norm was
of Minnesota, has just[...]finished his Army career five years later, in the reserves.[...]1955, at the United Methodist Church in Plains. They began
John W illiam’s was a grocery store owner in Thompson their life together in Snider. Norman worked for his father at
Falls in 1891.[...]pson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. Crown Pacific inin death on Oct. 14, 1994.
Funeral services were con[...]ears by hunting, fishing,
Katherine Mae W illiams in the First Methodist church in traveling and participating in numerous civic activities. He
Libby by the Rev. Q[...]5th two became inseparable partners in life.
birthday two days latter.[...]; Mrs. Bert Glidden, Rancho great pride in participating in the planning and building of
Cordova, Cal. 11 gra[...]Norman Lee W illiams joined the American Legion in sister Shirley McGuigan of Thompson Falls. Also surviving
Thompson Falls in 1960 remaining a member for only three No[...]ebbie Jo Reynolds and Ronnie J.
carpenter; served in the Army from April 4, 1951 to his Pauls[...]Family,
Mary Lou died Oct. 14, 1994 with burial in the City friends, and the community will miss him.
Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (City records note her death The family[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1466)[...]re 1897 Missoula County, Mt. (3 years in 1900) and had no
under the direction of Bunch-Toe[...]Information from their marriage license in the Missoula[...]lk directory lists him as a residing now in Plains, Mt.; son of John E. W illis and Sallie
la[...]Ruth W illiams in Plains, Mt.; daughter of James T. Cave and Celia[...]sts him as a Sadie was born Feb. 1862 in the Osarks of Missouri, both
carpenter - 1915 sam[...]of her parents were born in Tenn. She was visiting relatives
in Plains when she met the widower, Charles W illis.[...]., Missouri, to John E. W illis (his father is in Missoula attending the 9th annual session of the
born in Miss.) and Sallie A. Cromwell (born in Maryland). Montana Horticultural society,[...]ted president of a newly former society to assist in
Clarence April 1876 Missouri; 2] Mary March 1883[...]daughter Mary Johnston.
Maria was born in Missouri. 1[...]es -
Charles, Mary and the children were living in Columbus, Manager of the Plains Land & Imp[...]ment C.
good place for the family to build a home in a town called 1913 Plains, Mt. Polk dire[...]Land & Improvement C.
(Interesting story noted in the Hot Springs History book, 1915 Plains[...]Improvement C.
Apparently the family did reside in Thompson for a short 1917 Plains, Mt. Po[...]rn Manager of the Plains Land & Improvement C.
in Thompson Falls.[...]894 page 3 - Charles has lived 25 years in Montana
W illis, of Horse Plains, a brother of ou[...]or one to the county inspector, were in Thompson yesterday looking over and
commissioners, is no doubt one of the best financiers in this arranging for the spraying of the orchards in this vicinity.
section.[...]lains cemetery, Plains, Mt.
from what they called in those days, milk leg, (blood clot). In Charles W ill, W ill Book 1 page 212, dated June 8,
She was buried in the Plains cemetery. 19[...]its the ranch to
against C. C. W illis. File held in the Missoula County be deeded to him. Hi[...]C., filed a notice of debt against Mattie A. Good in Sept Harold his remington shotgun and W illard Jr., his
1897. (Very interesting). It is held in the Missoula County winchester rifle;[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1467)[...]County, being held in McDowell’s College; letters from
Sadie W illis, known as Aunt Sadie, died. neighbors in Columbia vouching for character, signed by[...]20, 1895 - Claud and Bessie men appear in other documents as held prisoner at St. Louis.
Be[...]Clarence,
Claude and W innifred were enumerated in the 1920 Aug. 1853 Columbia, Boone Co., Mo.; 2] John Russell/E ca
federal census in Valley, Co., Mont. 185[...]James J. R., ca 1858
Claude died March 6, 1949 in Los Angeles, Calif. Columbia, Boone[...]buffalo hunter, horse breaker and cattle butcher. In
they had the following children: 1] Thomas Edward[...]] James B. Aug. 15, 1926 Missoula, saloon in Denver, another in Socorro, New Mexico; he
Mt. - died Eugene, Lane co., Ore. (Doris McFadden); 3] mined in the Black Hills; ran whiskey to Alberta; and hunt[...]buffalo and frieghted in Montana.
Emmett Leonard W illis was born July 24, 1878 Bayard, John is listed in the 1880 fedeal census in Denver,
Ohio and died April 21, 1933 Missoula, Mt[...]s a boarder, occupation, huckster.
April 24, 1933 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, John married Mattie[...]n or Jack as he was known, came to Thompson Falls in
#2 W altrene (Boehnert) & #3________[...]1884. Jack was a loner, camping for months out in the
John Russel/E. W illis was born Feb. 1853 C[...]enever he was alone. Jack was a man that believed in
Ann Cromwell. His parents were born in Kentucky. (John’s keeping his own counci[...]know the answer he
brother Charles was born 1855 in Columbia, Boone Co., didn’t guess. He[...]itory Friday
1888 Boone Co., Missouri with burial in the Bethel Baptist Nov. 18, 1887 - County Co[...]n Feb. 27, 1895 Mattie filed for a divorce # 1147 in the
(Margaret Sarah Gordon - one child); 5] Emma[...]oula County Courthouse, Missoula, Montana, citing in
Miss. (M. F. Cromwell); 6] Joseph Merry Aug. 10,[...]ted adultery many times,
Miss. (probably deceased in Civil W ar); 7] Robert ca 1845 but on Januar[...]., committed the act with one Lizzie Sansom in the Northern
Mo. (He could have come west).[...]Pacific Railroad section house that was lived in by Lizzie’s
Missouri’s Union Provost Marsha[...]d that she was not a strong
B. (Sent to St. Louis City) - Father and son: arrested by Maj robus[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1468)[...]met at the residence of Mrs. Mattie W illis in Thompson
delayed because on Feb. 17, 1896 new charges, # 1290 in Falls on Dec. 20, 1896. It was the occa[...]s that were brought before the court: noting in the employ of the N.P.R.R. Co, as an operator. Th[...]t John vs A. Rybert & Co. Jan. 1897.
to enter her in school, and while she was gone John had[...]eft with the ladies. In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Mt. (June 1)
Feb. 24, 1896, John failed to appear in district court in he stated that he was a merchant in Thompson; owned his
Missoula and a degree of divo[...]h) and W m Danforth. All of these three were born in
John W illis, the pioneer woman of Thompson Falls, has Oregon with their parents born in Missouri, making the
gone to Spokane to reside in the future. compiler won[...]g the loss by fire of the several
W illis has put in a bell telephone from his store to the depot bu[...]will not be the case. He says that he will
File in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. -[...]e vs John attempt to do any more business in that section of the state.
#1290.[...]may, when spring comes, leave for the gold region in the
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., issue Jan. 2[...]ded ending March 2, 1896. In 1901 John served one term in the Montana Legislature
W eekly Montanian Feb.[...]crat and only broke
was granted to Mattie W illis in the district court Monday. the party to vot[...]t, but when he ran for President.
George C. W urm in 1897 Spokane, W ash.[...]married W altrene (Danforth) Beale March 2, 1896 in Thompson Falls - John W illis, brother of[...]he safe and hiked out with the contents.
recorded in the Kooteni county Courthouse book 1 page 76,[...]ng fire to the
they also stated that they resided in Thompson Falls, Mont. building. Mr. W illis[...]elt had
Montana - The groom is a leading merchant in the city an unusual experience today. An invit[...]nd of President Roosevelt. They
parents were born in Missouri. Her brother was Oscar[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1469)[...]ow.
reclamation service on the Milk river project in Montana. “After the boys got the rail[...]our years d’Alenes’ on a trip and packed in 100 pounds of Arbuckles’
and have not finished[...]d it for 35 cents a pound. After that I came
done in six months.[...]round and lay there quite a
glad to entertain him in a suit of buckskin, but W illis while, unconscious, thought I was in heaven, could see
insisted that he knew what was[...]ay: ‘Oh, he
would be glad to join the president in a horseback ride, he ain’t dead, he’ll n[...]not think of going to the W hite House for dinner in live to be hung.’ That brought me to, and[...]Big Sandy near Glasgow, Mont., has sold them in the streets and alleys, and in three months they got
out for $65,000 and will ta[...]lena or Missoula. “In the summer of 1884, I cut 125 cords of wood on what
Sanders County Signal[...]ow has been reappointed United States “In those days Glidden and Griggs had a big wholesale[...]Hunt. W illis, who is an old scout house in the building now used as your depot. In the summer
and guide, was originally appointed to office by Judge of ‘84 they shipped in three trains of 16 cars each of supplies
Knowles[...]ent and on every car was painted in big letters, ‘Ho, for the Gold
Roosevelt, for w[...]k, and
ago John W illis was proprietor of a store in Thompson, He had a hotel where the old scho[...]first became acquainted with President Roosevelt in North of Preston and Ferry). I helped him take it down, and it was
Dakota in 1884 when Teddy was living on a cattle ranch. In loaded on the cars and shipped to Plains an[...]he hunted with Indians for cayuses and dancing in the dance halls. I
him in the Big Hole and in 1888 and 1889 made a trip in remember they had trouble over the ferry[...]some parties put in another one, walking across on the ice to
Sande[...]put acid on
5, 1912 - W illis Tells of Early Days in Thompson Falls it and it cut in two.
Vicinity - John W illis, of Glasgow, Mont. w[...]“That winter hundreds of deer, came in close to town and
hands with his many old friends in Thompson Falls, Friday died of starvation[...]d That was the worst winter I ever saw in this country.
merchant of the place living here f[...]ears, and Ex-president Roosevelt saw a goat in New York that I
is on his first visit since leavi[...]ed with the development of the town and So in ‘85 he came out with A. W . Merrifield, we got[...]Vermilion Creek, then up Lyons gulch
He is now in the life insurance business, making Montana[...]sevelt was greatly pleased.
also owns a big ranch in the Milk River valley which “In 1887 Roosevelt came again and we went down to
con[...]Ferry, then down the Kootenai and up the Lardo.
In telling of his former experience in Thompson Falls, Mr. W e got lots of bear and[...]llent shot, not afraid of anything and a fine man in
two thin blankets on my back, and clothed in cotton camp. Of course his ey[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1470)[...]miles from W ellton. The officers had gone in search of them
August 12, 1914 John W illis an[...]absence
wife) signed a mining deed while residing in Glasgow, and notified Sheriff James[...]from their harrowing experience,
Thompson River, in unorganized mining district, Sanders[...]them of the trip.
notice of location appearing in Book “S” of Mining “W e[...]0 thereof, and also automobile got stuck in the sand. W e worked all night trying
an undivided one half interest in the Silver King Mill Site, to get it out a[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday submerged in twilight shadows, the elder Mr. W illis was
March[...]e was within
Colonel Roosevelt has made a mistake in again going after a mile and a half.
th[...]elling on across the sand. He found water in one of the lower
him that he hoped he would not b[...]s is a pioneer around Yuma. He
stays on his roost in the tree, the wolf and the coyotes can’t k[...]tter, however, only seemed to tickle Roosevelt as in Mr. W illis, a resident of Glasgow, has spent two winters
reply to Mr. W illis he thanked him in a jovial manner for his here. He was formerly a cattleman in Montana. Years ago he
advice, saying that he was[...]he political situation, and inviting him to visit in hunting trips in the west. He and Mrs. W illis have been
New York.[...]Thompson Falls, Montana - Biography - Roosevelt in the
Death on the Desert - Relatives and friends o[...]rary by the author and many an old
passed through in which he very narrowly escaped death by[...]lt’s life as he spent it with John W illis here in
expected to return to Glasgow soon. A Yuma newspa[...]ay interest a prospective reader of “ Roosevelt inin
malevolent sands of the Luchuguilla desert of its prey. Quite the Mercantile business in Thompson Falls, then a trading
singularly, both a[...]several years of
and Victor Gael, lying exhausted in the meager shade of a merchandis[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1471)[...]he carried no insurance. Previous to his being in the Mr. W illis married only a coup[...]a
mercantile business, he had been a mule skinner in Kansas. younger woman who accompanied him[...]to John W illis started the first store in Thompson Falls with
market at one dollar a skin.[...]ughter of wild the extension of the railroad in 1882. His store was located
animals went on until[...]& roads and railroads were going
wrong to engage in the ruthless commercial slaughter of through. He was in business here until about 1899, at which
animals.[...]Mr. W illis, past eighty, has retired and resided in Los
lasted until his death.” Angeles. He made several fortunes in his life and was
There is plenty of action in W illis’s story of Roosevelt’s associated in the early days with men prominent and famous
life[...]‘Teddy’ Roosevelt, who visited John W illis in the latter’s
time, anywhere. home in Thompson Falls. His home, still standing, is now[...]was received by W . S. McCurdy prominent in Sanders and without exception the family is
of th[...]strong, hardy, pioneer stock, who came west in the early
Mr and Mrs. W illis will be remember[...]sidents of Thompson Falls., as early day pioneers in W alter McCurdy was reared as a boy[...]illis died Feb. 8, 1944 with burial Feb. 17, 1944 in
M&M W illis have been making their home in California Los Angeles, Calif.
for the p[...]extended to Funeral Services for Montanan in Los Angeles: Came to
Mr. W illis and family. Territory in 1876 - John E. W illis, 89, pioneer Montanan
Many know John W illis in this vicinity as a pioneer guide. and former G[...]esident. Mr. Roosevelt visited major factor in approval of the Milk River irrigation project,
his friend Mr. W illis in Thompson Falls on many occasions died at his home in Los Angeles Friday. First word of the
and when Ro[...]as received here by Mrs. George Bondeson, old
him in the W hite House. John W illis collaborated for the friend of the W illis family. Services were held in Los
author of the book on “Roosevelt in the Rough,” mentioning Angeles Tuesday.
many of his Montana exploits in this section. Mr. W illis had not lived in Glasgow since the ‘20s, but
Mrs. W illis die[...]e, Montana July 7, 1935 front page of times in recent years.
- W ife of Co-Author of ‘Roosevelt In The Rough’ Dies - The pioneer Monta[...]Feb. 14, 1855. His father was a captain in Price’s
Lennox, Cal., were on their way by auto[...]Thompson Falls. At Las Vegas, N. home. In May, 1870, soon after he left home, the boy drove[...]to Kansas, then went back to New Mexico. It was in 1876
was a pal and guide of Teddy Roosevelt when[...]county. John W illis is co-author of “Roosevelt in the Missouri to Fort Benton, Montana t[...]Settled in State - The west and old Mexico all saw him
Jo[...]as a hunter, guide and merchant at Thompson Falls in
Mont. W ed. May 22, 1940 front page - Pioneer Vis[...]ntana.
John W illis, one of the foremost pioneers in Sanders county, Hearing of W illis’ ability as a guide on bighorn sheep
visited in Thompson Falls Monday and Tuesday of this[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1472)[...]prised myself by
Mr. W illis was first married in 1897 to a widow, whose inviting him to[...]ed, bearing his
Valley County from Thompson Falls in 1900. For several teeth and shaking his fist in my face, “that is wholesale
years Mr. W illis o[...]why don’t you become a Christian in your ways, instead of a
Delegate to W ashington - In March, 1905, he was chosen ruthless but[...]eclamation bureau to take immediate in any business you want to start and help you in every way I
action, and have authorized them to do what I have done in can.” (Quote from Roosevelt).
no othe[...]g
expenditure of money than I have felt warranted in having to him of my quickly, formed de[...]ewhere.” in some other channel, for he would have insisted on[...]informing them there would be no more.
welcome in a buckskin outfit. But W illis later found himsel[...]sausage of
a presidential dinner guest, not only in W ashington but at the deer and bear meat, w[...]e for medicine.) The sausage making turned into a
in Montana when the president made campaign trips he[...]rapidly if I had been willing to buy
1908. It was in 1907 that Dr. Barnum Brown, now curator of[...]made such
the American Museum of natural History in New York City, a strong impression on me that I cou[...]arthed the remains of the largest fossil dinosaur in the price. As the business grew I added[...]silks and satins and drugs and
is now on exhibit in the museum. millinery until I had one of the largest department stores in
Moving to Glasgow in 1908, Mr. W illis entered the nort[...]ree big warehouses filled with
machinery business in partnership with the late A. W . go[...]hunting trip. In his various letters to John he could continue
Abstracted portions from his book “Roosevelt inin (In the Introduction of the book, the writer noted th[...]Convert - Roosevelt $200,000 noted in the loss of his store was money that
took great delight in boasting to his friends in the merriest friends had left with Jack fo[...]hat he had “made a Christian” bank in town. Jack was the only one who considered himsel[...]is was born about Feb. 1886 Thompson Falls,
deer (in Thompson Falls area) that I was shipping t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1473)[...]1473

The family only stayed in Thompson Falls for a short time as he is en[...]Missoula spent the past week in Thompson Falls, visiting
Sanders County Signal[...]Thompson Falls Highs School as noted in the High School
W edding bells will soon ring, so[...]of
Information from their marriage license # 78 in the Austin, Mt., came Friday to atten[...]mpson Falls, M.T. Sat. May 24,
Falls, Black Hawk, Iowa, to C. C. Clark and Sarah Maria 1884 -[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Mountain City, rode down the river on a raft 10x20 feet,
Nov. 3[...]5 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists Roy
acreage in the spring.[...]k on North
Valley County, Glasgow, Mont. W ritten in 1980. - “John[...]illis came from Plains, Montana, (originally from Iowa), Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
to the north country and homesteaded in the Avondale area W ed. April 17, 1935 - Julia Mae W ills of Thompson winner
in the early days and worked on the Cooper ranch whi[...]W illis and they had two sons.
The first one died in infancy and W illiam W orth, who grew[...]him. She taught the Lester W illis was born in 1899.
Avondale School for a couple of years while[...]2] Jesse Adele July 11, 1921.
left for California in the early ‘20's and John and Zola are Julia Mae Dombrawiak died in 1947 with burial in the
deceased but Fern lives in a Manor at Clarmont, Ca. Her son Fraternal[...]he and his family live nearby. Lester died in 1965 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
Fern is now 90 years old and retired late in life as a teacher. Thompson Falls, Mt. section[...]mesteaders Frances died 1992 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
in the area.”[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1474)[...]ly marched from the
He first joined the company in 1924 at the Canyon Ferry residence to a pav[...]he gathering friends enjoyed
corporal; enumerated in Camp Keithley, Mindanao PI; themselves at dancing, in spite of the rain and the bad roads,
Englisted Me[...]was partaken of at 12:30. After a short honeymoon in
Aug. 4, 1911 - page 4 - Homer W illson of Trout C[...]r the southeast quarter of the southeast live in Anaconda, where Mr. W ilson has a good position
q[...]ence and Homer had been a private in the infantry prior to June 5,
Kathryn Haase of Tr[...]arber, following: Homer W illson residing in Trout Creek, Mt.; 30
minister. W it; Irvin Haase[...]use, Thompson Falls, Mt.) for himself in Trout Creek; previous military service: private[...]years and 13 days as a non- commissioned officer in
they had: 1] Marjorie Kathryn Dec. 18, 1916 Plain[...]e eyes and brown hair.
was Jan. 17, 1919 Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt. The 1930 feder[...]- railroad -
Kathryn Haase was born May 7, 1895 in Merrill, W isc. to served in a war (could not read which one): (wife) Katheryn[...]bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Haase, Inin Plains.
H. W illson of Anaconda, Mont.[...]omer died Nov. 13, 1954 with burial Nov. 16, 1954 in
The ceremony was performed at 1:30 p.m., June 25, by the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Rev. Geo. E. Barber of Plains, in the presence of about 40 (There is a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1475)[...]f newspaper Kemmerer.
on it - Falls couple wed in Idaho - Harry F. Kemmerer and Nellie Mae m[...]home and they had the following
Methodist Church in Sandpoint Tuesday evening Feb. 12 by childr[...]. Johnson Married at
The couple will be at home in Thompson Falls. Plains. - Plains,[...]s, became the bride of Robert A.
exhibit featured in the historical museum in Fort Missoula, Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.[...]e ceremony was performed by Rev. Emile Mignery at
in the Philippines. the ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos W . Riley in the
Kathryn died May 18, 1993 and was buried Ma[...]of about 40 relatives and friends of the couple.
in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - sec[...]he entrance of the
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains. Visitation was to bridal party. The bride was given in marriage by her father.
be W ednesday, May 19, fr[...]gown of white crepe and carried a
Funeral Chapel in Plains. Funeral services were to be today bouq[...]ng the ceremony and a three
Congregational church in Thompson Falls, with the Rev. tiered wedd[...]m
Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial was to follow in Fraternal presided at the refreshment table.
Cemetery in Thompson Falls. A memorial service was also[...]Sprague,
Ferdinand and Nellie Haase. She resided in Thompson Falls W ash., where the groom is em[...]Robert died Aug. 12, 1981 with burial in the W hitepine
She was past worthy matron of Ch[...]y 9, 1983.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nellie and
Maurice Hakanson, Tacoma, W ash.;[...]Robert Richard & Alice (Aspen) W illson
in- law, Alice and Robert Lacy, Plains; two stepsons[...]1919
their wives, Louis (Beth Kemmerer) Junction City, Ore.; Thompson Falls, Mont. to Homer W il[...]s ste- Class (expert rifleman) and served in the Pacific; Imo Jima,
grandchildren. She is also[...]to Alice Aspen on March 14, 1941
and a daughter - in -law, Alice W erner, Mesa, Ariz. and th[...]children: 1] David Allen, June
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie; a son, 30, 1942[...]services were conducted Friday in the Unity Church at Mesa
Nellie Mae W illson was[...]yn Haase. Step father was Harry home in Mesa of cancer. He was buried with full military
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1476)[...]s County, Mt. School Dist
Mr. W illson was born in Thompson Falls Dec. 27, 1919 to # 6, township[...]924/9 is an alien; book keeper for the
University in California. mine: Sidney (son) 18 years old Canada, parents born in
He taught many years in the Seattle Schools and at England.
Yak[...]Albert married Maysie in 1934.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during W orld W ar II[...]6 - For
and saw active duty on Iwo Jima and Guam. In 1941 he Commissioner - subject to the v[...]ary Election, I announce my candidacy for
resided in Mesa.[...]rer, Thompson Falls, bridge builders union in Thompson Falls. I stand for good
Mont.; a sister,[...]Maysie A. W ilson died Jan. 1960 with burial in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]Jan. 26, 1887 in Cambridge, England. She came to Canada
Bert married Prudence Brown about 1905 Lockport, in 1907 with her two sons, where she worked as a nurse. In
Niagara Co., NY. and they had the following children: 1] 1927, they moved to Trout Creek. In 1934 she married A. A.
Norman ; 2] Glen ;3] Ruth[...]when they moved to Butte. Two years later, in 1938 they
In Dec. 1917 Dudd resided in Trocher Alberta, Canada moved to Thompson[...]widower, A.A. W ilson of the home;
He arrived in the United States, Nov. 25, 1926 through one[...]Mrs. W ilson had been in ill health for some time.
He was naturalized a[...]Albert Allen W ilson died Feb. 1963 with burial in the
April 3, 1934 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls, Fra[...]Gebhardt assisting, were held Tuesday afternoon in the new
Dist # 6, township 24, Trout Creek Vicinity April 13 page Masonic-IOOF cemetery in Thompson Falls for Albert
27B # 22-22 - Albert A.[...]mark; A.A. W ilson was born Jan. 20, 1885 in New Fane, N.Y.
mother born Sweden: laborer - lead and silver mine; served He moved to Canada in 1905 and homesteaded in the
in W orld W ar I: George Inman (lodger) 46 years; married at vicinity of Elnora, Alta. Later he was engaged in contracting
the age of 28 years; born Iowa as was his father; mother not and house moving at Trochu, Alt. In 1925 he became
listed: mine operator - lead and silver mine. interested in mining near Trout Creek and then worked for
Maysie was born Jan. 26, 1887 in Cambridge, England. the Anaconda Co., in Butte as carpenter foreman for several
Maysie ([...]1] He moved to Thompson Falls from Butte in 1937 and
Sidney June 26, 1911 in Trochu, Alberta Canada. ope[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1477)[...]1477

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maysie, in 1960. Thompson Falls Lodge No. 70, A.F.& A.[...]ther, Myra W ilson, Heron; two sons and daughters-in-
Arno A. W ilson was born to Daniel Swain W ils[...]on W akefield, Thompson Falls; a daughter and son-in-
Arno A. W ilson served in the Army in the Army Transport law, Vicki and Scott Steck[...]Chief Carpenter’s Mate, He was preceded in death by his father and a brother
with the Army T[...]W ilson Carl J. W ilson was born in 1885.
Calvin was born Oct. 13, 1924 to W ayne[...]2] Audrey Harriet died 1960 with burial in the Fratenal cemetery,
(Sellmer), 3] Calvin, 4]Cl[...]Mt. Section 29 plot # 5.
died Jan 15, 1989 burial in the Noxon cemetery, Noxon, Carl died Feb. 1980 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
Mt.[...]in died April 13, 1990 Missoula, Mt., with burial in
the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. secti[...]April Charles H. W ilson came over the pass in 1884.
19, 1990 page 6 Thur. - Calvin W . W ilson[...]He died Aug 2, 1943 and was buried Aug 4, 1943 in the
Friday April 13, 1990 at St. Patricks Hospital in Missoula. Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery, T[...]next W ednesday at 2 p.m. section 1 plot # 4
in the Community Congregational Church in Thompson
Falls with the Rev. Gaylund Olson offici[...]t a position
at Ryegate. He attended Emery School in eastern Montana as operator for the Missou[...]ce. Mr. W ilson’s position here has been
School in 1942.[...]len B. Thompson of W ashington, an operator of
In 1943, he began working on the Murray Ranch at[...]Thompson Falls and continued there until retiring in 1988. home.
In January, he sold 1,500 acres of the ranch to the[...]lvin married Judy Huffman W akefield Nov. 3, 1984 in W ilson, a tonsorial artist from Spokane, to[...]chairs in his new shop. Mr. W ilson intends making
Mr. W[...], 1911 - front page - E. C. W ilson, who has been in
Falls Grange; a 37 year member and past master of charge of the tables in E. C. Day’s pool room, left for

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1478)[...]8, 1887 Garden, Pa.; salesman working for himself in
born in New York and his mother in Penn. Sanders County; si[...]om service: right foot completely (can’t read
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]J. W. W ilson
He is listed in the 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory[...]iff’s auction consisting of two lots, 17 and 18 in block Mike Miller who has been engaged by To[...]position as head cook in the W ard hotel.
Glen R. & M ar[...]ensus noted that he was a
Glen entered the Army in 1941 and was discharged in blacksmith in Missoula Co., Mt., and that he had served in
1945. At the time of his service he noted that he[...]est Haven Memorial Park, has been in the employ of W . B. Russell for several years.
C[...]ent Glen R. W ilson, 75, of was buried in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Cinci[...]. Services were held
May 14 at St. Cecilia Church in Cincinnati with the Rev. Fr.[...]hn W ilson
Elmer Smith officiating. Interment was in Rest Haven The Sanders County Ledg[...]d” W ilson. known will likely be seen in a Thompson base ball uniform
He moved to Thompson Falls in 1931, where he attended again this su[...]k near here for the
high school and was graduated in 1936. He served in the season.
U.S. Army from 1941-1945. H[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Montana
married in 1941. He then returned to Cincinnati. He attended[...]June 19, 1908 - John W ilson has another son born in
high school reunions in Thompson Falls up to his 50th. Missoul[...]itt, Good & Kelsch Funeral Home of Cincinnati was in M cKinley W ilson[...]kly Montanian Oct. 31, 1895 - McKinley W ilson is in
the city. He spent the summer at Quigley.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1479)[...]was shot and instantly killed by
Frank W ineland in the thick brush on section 20, about two[...]Bertha.
August 23rd from Drummond, was hunting in company with Florence married the fir[...]shot was fired Portland, Ore., Sept. 6, 1922 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
was 25-35 caliber rifle.[...]Information from their marriage license in the Sanders
(Portion of hunt omitted) After W i[...]ounty Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - George R.
in town with the news of the tragedy shortly after n[...]e born Milwaukee,
W inland at once placed himself in the custody of the sheriff. Milwaukee Co., W isconsin to George Oliver and Martha -
He is now confined in the county jail. He is said to almost he had[...]y married - married Sept. 6, 1922
office to bring in the body. (Portion pertaining to Ernest Tho[...]Miller, Congregational
Clark’s reason for being in the woods and his life omitted) Minister. W[...]er was born July 1852 (1841) Rootstown,
near this city, mistaking him for a bear, was bound over by[...]rt under the charge of parents were born in Germany.
involuntary manslaughter. On the grounds[...]resh their rich harvest. John is good at any kind
in the prosecution, in order to bring home to hunters the fact of work[...]ament was brought out that Clark was stooped over in Thompson Falls, Missoula County, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1480)[...]y Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; son of Adam W inkler and[...]Mt. Friday
of age born Antrim, Ireland; residing in Thompson Falls, Dec. 3, 1915 - Mrs. Clara Baker of Camas Prairie was in
Mt. daughter of John McCurdy and Nancy Laughlin.[...]here called at the Ledger office. Mrs. Baker is in receipt of a
Hamilton, Justice of the Peace. W it[...]inkler, a former
Mrs. S. H. Barnes, both residing in Thompson Falls. Thompson Falls boy, who has enlisted in the United States
Agnes was born Sept 1868 (1860) Antrim, Ireland to John army and is now in the service in the Philippine islands.
McCurdy and Nancy Laughli[...]he consent of Mrs. Baker, we are publishing the
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula letter in full, with the exception of some personal matters[...]izal, P.I., October 6, 1915 - My
John is listed in the 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory Dear[...]aker, I suppose you will think
which was compiled in 1904. that yo[...]receive this
John died June 1904 and was buried in the Thompson letter postmarked Manila,[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. alive and in fairly good health, although I was in the hospital
Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt.[...]rs. Florence’s father is dead and her mother is in I took in the fair, which is sure a (rest missing).
Portlan[...]against Charles W eber as guardian for John In a letter just received by Mrs. W m. Breyette from[...]ached to Uncle Sam’s
Agnes died April 4, 1939 in Thompson Falls, Mt. with medical corps and stationed in the Philippine Islands, he
burial April 7, 1939 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal states th[...]h certificate #1098. in cutting his throat and did make a serious gash which
Sanders Count[...]us.
W inkler - Mrs. Agnes Nancy W inkler was born in Dublin, John W inkler listed in a 1919 newspaper article in a banner
Ireland in the year 1857. She came to America with her[...]ace was later bought by Vincent.
She was united in marriage to Robert J. McCurdy and
from this union[...]inn & Nancy Stockhaw.
Mrs. W inkler has resided in Thompson Falls for a great Sanders County[...]Information from their marriage license # 1053 in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]n W inkler left W ednesday for W inn residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 33 years of
Se[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1481)[...]Feb. 15, 1990.
Court Proceedings - District Court in Thompson Falls Betty died Jan. 21,[...], Judge Albert Besancon presiding: 1991 in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula, Mt.
#2255 M. Elon W inn vs Patricia W i[...], Mt. Congregational Church in Thompson Falls with the Rev.
Information from t[...]Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial was to follow in Sunset
Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. # 1554 - Mike Elan W inn Memorial Gardens in Missoula. Visitation was to be
of Priest River, I[...]a.m. - noon at Coffelt Bunch Funeral Home in Thompson
previously married - married to - Margar[...]e had been Clark Fork valley Nursing Home in Plains.
previously married - married Sept. 19, 19[...]., before retiring and
Mike died Sept. 10, 1986 in Columbia Falls, Mt. (His returning to Thompson Falls in 1984.
headstone has the following inscribed on it[...]He preceded her inin the Plains nursing home.
away at the Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, Sept. 10. Survivors[...]y 24, 1901. He received his education and grew up in Shari Gilbert, Thompson Falls and Penny Mc[...]W yo.; a sister, Nadine Adams, Missoula; 12
spent in the service his adult life was spent working as a[...]hildren.
sawyer and logger, and he was well known in the western
Montana logging communities.[...]Floyd G. & Ada (Davidson) W inn
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother[...]ft list for Sanders County noted his
officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donati[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1482)[...]e Thompson Falls area and as a rancher. He served in passed away April 4, 2006, at Village Health Care Center
France. Floyd entered the service in the fall of 1917 and was surrounded by her fami[...]Nadine was raised and attended school in Thompson Falls.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 14, 1918[...]Floyd W inn Together they made their home in Missoula where they
W as Aboard Tuscania W hen To[...]20th Engineers, where he saw considerable service in Floyd's business, Adams Automotive.
France[...]ck home. Mr. W inn was Nadine was an artist in every sense of the word. She was
a passenger on t[...]y had the following children: 1] help someone in need.
Elizabeth L Feb. 23, 1922 Thompson Falls, M[...](George Hardesty Adams; #2 students in the club and could be heard cheering from the
Geo[...]amily, always
Floyd joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls in the first to dry a tear, help with a schoo[...]. His card noted that prom dress.
he resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]da died Nov. 9, 1943 and was buried Nov. 12, 1943 in Nadine later ran into and married her m[...]e, divorced wife of Ralph moved into his home in Dixon where they enjoyed each
Roe. Her maiden nam[...]family and friends.
and was buried February, 1971 in the W ild Rose Cemetery, W hen her health[...]Health Care Center where she found comfort in her family,
inscribed - Montana Pvt 17th Co. 20th[...]Nadine was preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty,[...]past few years. He will again make his home in Thompson
After George’s death Sept. 2,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1483)[...]for Edwards, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., in the hospital at Helena undergoing an operation fo[...]er was dying from an She is said to be in a very critical condition.
apoplectic stroke and[...]L. B. W inter
drifting westward, finally arriving in the Bitter Root valley The Sanders County L[...]- Mrs. Frank Hiel
personal property by his labors in the logging camps there. of Missoula, arriv[...]Friday Nov. 19, 1909 - Rev. Otho W ise is in Boulder this
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk direc[...]909 - Rev. Otho W ise departed on Monday
sickness in the hospital in Helena, Mrs. John W inters to accept a call to Forsyth, Montana in the Yellowstone
returned home on No. 3 Sunday acc[...]W . M. W ise died July 1910 buried and was buried in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]born South Bend, Ind; his parents were born in Indiana;
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]olph W iseman
accepted a position as pipe foreman in the New York navy See Rudolph W ischman.
yards and will leave in the near future to take up his work.
The Sander[...], the former going to accept a position W ash.
in the navy yards at Brooklyn and the latter to visi[...]ge was married and had the following children; 1]
in Spokane.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1484)[...]nforcement. It was during this time that
Hospital in Plains. Mr. W isner was a veteran of W orld W ar[...]1] W illiam jr.; 2] Karen.
Mr. W isner was ____ in Alaska in the 1930s. He was Louise Morket was b[...]arrison. Her stepfather was Freeman Faulk.
worked in the woods until heis retirement in 1975. Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Date not on
He lived in Oregon ___ to Thompson Falls 1 ½ ___ __[...]clude his wife ____, Thompson Falls, His son city marshal. W offington will assume his new duties F[...]W offington joined the sheriff’s force in the fall of 1971.
widow and working as a dressmak[...]Enforcement Academy at Montana State University in
July 5, 1917 - front page col 3 - Patents Dressma[...]Bozeman. At the academy, he received instruction in basic
Mrs. Sara W isner Is Inventor of a Hem and[...]smakers and as a medical corpsman in the U.S. Air Force at Fairchild Air
manufacturers[...]have her inventions from high school there in 1954. Mrs. W offington (Louise) is
manufactured a[...]a native of Thompson Falls, and was graduated in 1953 from[...]ren, 17 and Bill Jr., 14.
Mr. W hitenberg worked in the local sawmills. In 1942 he As town marshal, W offington will[...]der a new arrangement adopted by the council, the city
Ernest O. & Laura E. W ittenberg[...]nd tires
Laura died May 21, 1945 and was buried in the W ildrose supplied. The city will be responsible for supplying $100
cemetery,[...]system) as the city specifies by the owner.
Ernest died at the age[...]said that although he would not begin work
burial in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]duty time before then to familiarize himself with city records
Hamilton M . W itter[...]lk directory lists him as a W offington in his application stated that had W illiams
concret[...]#2 Kathy The new city marshal will work 40 hours a week on a
W illiam[...]W illiam W offington Sr., and Mildred In 1971 - 1972 while serving as a deputy with the Sa[...]tment, Bill was sent to the Law
Bill was raised in California and when he entered the work Enforcement Academy in Bozeman.
force he became an insurance agent.[...]lls and moving to Boise, Idaho
W hen he arrived in Montana he decided to apply for work[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1485)[...]1485

received his degree in Psychology and is practicing in Boise, Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 25, 1918 - pag[...]est - Henry W old, formerly of the local forest
In 1996 Bill was working for the State of Idaho as a office, who enlisted in the ordnance department last fall and
Security Of[...]Henry W old in a similar course at the University of Chicago. He[...]Dec. 15, 1916 - Local Items - Henry W old, clerk in the be transferred to active service in France in the near future.
forestry office, left for Seattl[...]Albert W olf
his work here in the forest office after taking the Albert W olf was born March 1876 Iowa. His parents were
examination to await announcement of the result. born in Germany.
At time of the draft, Henry was working as a Clerk in the In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
U. S. Forest Service in Thompson Falls, Montana. He was Mt. (Ju[...]laborer.
Missoula. Mr. W old is clerk in the local Forest Service
office. He is not only a[...]enry W olf
two months ago he endeavored to enlist in the paymaster’s Henry W olf was mentioned in Johnny Millers story,
department of the navy but[...]een accepted for settler of Thompson Falls, in the 1880s. That he was a
the Forestry regiment an[...]same rate of pay to do Dakota.
service in France. He nearly tore the phone out admitting hi[...]ress was Los Angeles - He was residing here as an
in readiness to depart for France on a minute’s no[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
course of training in the intricacies of the U.S. ordinance Sept.[...]who until recently was
department. If successful in passing the requirements, he employed at[...]has been on the Spokane
will be given a position in this branch of the service. He will drive for t[...]t Service employees as of Sept 15, 1915.
of clerk in the forestry office, taking the position made[...]April 26, 1917 - front page col 4 - Changes in Forest Service
The Sanders County Indep[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1486)[...]s the following - Leo Otto W olfe residing in Belknap, Mt.; 20
in this locality who will be glad to welcome him her[...]Mrs. Otto
with the Regiment of Foresters, serving in France. He was W olfe of Eddy - he is o[...]s appointment as a first class Mt.
sergeant in the forestry regiment soon to sail for France. He[...]stay there he will go either to father born Iowa; mother born W isc.; laborer for the
W ashington,[...]: (children) Richard 9 years Mt: Dean 4 years Mt.
in Thompson Falls and vicinity who are proud of his[...]Mt.
appointment and who wish him the best success in his with burial in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
milit[...]18 plot # 9.
Kenneth joined the American Legion in Thompson Falls Sanders County Ind[...]33 - Leo W olfe Drowns, Dog Saves Life of
resided in Thompson Falls and was a Forester.[...]- fine day, to go fishing. They left in the afternoon. About 1
Kenneth W olfe W eds Miss[...]re Joining o’clock they were fishing in a boat near the mouth of
Forest Regiment - Kennet[...]e year the high water
two young people well known in the west end of the county, makes the ri[...]olfe was about to cast and
were married Saturday in Portland where Miss Gilbert has as he[...]he event says that he made for shore
had enlisted in the Forestry Regiment and had presumably[...]minister, to come and tie the and he slumped in the water and went under without
knot.[...]o reach him,
Last year Miss Gilbert was teacher in the school at and dived. He dived again, and was just about all in and
Larchwood. Mr. W olfe came here early in the spring to fill ready to go under when he called for his dog who swam out
an office in the Forest Service. As a teacher, Miss Gilbert[...]own,
and Mr. W olfe deserved both envy and praise in winning her since he could not use Mr. W[...]the other hand, Miss had the keys to it in his pocket. W ilbur reached town,
Gilbert is to be considered fortunate in her choice of notified the doctor an[...]p.
conquerer. During the few months that he lived in Because of chill and after effe[...]vinced all who knew him Everyone in town who heard of the misfortune rushed to
that h[...]o town. The searching party built a raft and
home in Butte. W e hope that the time will soon come when[...]ur best wishes for happiness and help in the search, James Bosworth using one of the rafts[...]wer Company sent their launch up the river to aid in the
Leo Otto & Vera (Stearns) W olfe[...]ed close to the point where the boat had capsized in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1487)[...]telephone company
life. Not much water was found in the lungs and it was at that point.
thou[...]M artin W olfe
heart action resulting in his death. The body was taken to The Sand[...]. His while assisting J. B. Pruden gather in some drift wood above
lady’s ready to wear and[...]the rapids, came very near losing his life in the angry waters
patronized, due to his able mana[...]of the Clark’s Fork the other day. He was alone in the boat
He was considered by everyone an enterpr[...]p-and- when he lost control of the oars and in a moment was swept
coming merchant. Every one in the community was his into the rapids[...]formerly resided to engage in the restaurant business.
Mr. W olfe was engaged in forestry and lumber camp work The Sanders[...]artin W olf departed yesterday
were big operators in these parts. Mrs. W olfe was formerly a morning[...]1 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him.
Ledger in behalf of all its readers extends its heart felt[...]athies to Leo W olfe’s near and dear relatives, in their Oct. 6, 1911 - page 4 - Martin W olf cam[...]records 1934 - states her Thompson Falls in years and says “I hardly recognized the
husband[...]Clarence Wolfe
Vera W olfe is spending this week in Spokane shopping for Max Clarence W olfe[...]following: Max Clarence W olfe residing in Eddy, Mt.; 18
Sanders County Independent Ledge[...]nearest relative: Otto W olfe of Eddy, Mt.; tall in
Spokane Monday. She sold her store here and bough[...]colored eyes; light colored hair.
apparent house in Spokane where she and her two sons, Max died Sept. 1973 with burial in the Thompson Falls
Richard and Dean, will live an[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Clayton Co., Iowa to Gottleib W olf and Caroline (Karolina)[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1488)[...]oxon - Belknap - Mrs. Otto W olf came
Guttenberg, Iowa and they had the following children, all[...]dise Friday to visit friends and to take her
born in the same place: 1] Otto Jan. 3, 1860; 2] W ilhelm[...]gnal May 7, 1908 - Otto W olfe, for several years in charge
before 1880; 6] Mathilda ca 1871; 7] Ida c[...]harge of the west section from Paradise, has been
in Prussia Jan. 1835.[...]moved his family and
The family was enumerated in the 1880 federal census in household good to this city and is now comfortably
Guttenberg, Clayton Co., Iowa. domiciled in the Frank Fellows residence opposite the Jake
Otto and Johanna were married in 1895/1896. They had Dorris home.
three[...]r and Augusta Genske. Both of who is now in charge of section crew at Clarks Fork, Idaho.
her parents were born in Germany. The 19[...]11 -11 W olfe, Otto M. 50 years old, born Iowa; father born
they had one child: 1] Martha 1888 Iowa. ?; mother born Germany;[...]W isc;
Falls, Otto and Johanna came to this area in 1896. parents born in Germany; married once for 14 years; gave
In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]ely burned his right leg and foot on operation in excellent condition, which will be pleasing
Sunda[...]health.
Jan. 12, 1906 - John Christenson, brother-in-law of Otto Hannah W olfe died July 24, 1916 and was buried July 25
W olf of Belknap and who is in charge of an extra gang at 1916 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery, Thompson
Belknap was in town on W ednesday.[...]the Otto W olf, who has been suffering in St. Luke’s hospital
situation with the intentio[...]oon. Her death was not
were pleased and will move in a short time. Mr. and Mrs. unexpected as[...]foreman at Belknap, Bagley, W isconsin in February 1869. She came to Montana
expects to mov[...]adise the latter part of the with her husband in 1906, since which time they have made
week, where[...]ars.
friends. A man from Arlee succeeds Mr. W olf in charge of Funeral services were[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1489)[...]pared him for entrance into Air
Eddy, stopped off in town Tuesday. He had just returned Force technical training and for assignment in specialized
from a visit with his sister, Mrs. Jo[...]ie Rall Oct. 28, 1956 Thompson Falls,
with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]head porter at the W ard noted that he resided in Thompson Falls; his wife was Tillie
hotel, made a[...]hris L., 4] Mark Ray, 5] Marcella; that he served in the Air
business during his absence.[...]He died November 29 of a heart attack at his home in
experience with extensive work with juveniles. He[...]son Falls.
received 440 hours of special training in law enforcement He was born on Feb. 25,[...]s survived by his wife, Tillie at the family home in[...]aking the Thompson Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents.
place of Miss Mina Bonnell. A change in the working hours Coffelt - Bunch Funeral Home was in charge of the
of the “hello” girls has[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1490)[...]Percy W ollaston’s book on his life, book held in the settling here and obtaining work,[...]1876. Percy had always been a man who in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery - section 9[...]at her husband is Edward
luxurious home for them. In Fairmont he built a 16 room L. W ollast[...]armed his land Stevensville, Mt. burial in the Thompson Falls Fraternal
with the help of his[...]son Falls, Mt. March 7,
Ned left the farm early in life and headed west where he 1951 - E. L.[...]wing an extended illness. Funeral services were
In 1900 he returned to Fairmont and married Dora May[...]iatta D. Fridley officiating. Burial was in the Rosewood cemetery.
(born Dayton, Ohio) and ha[...]re he McAllister.
ran a country store in Madison, SD., and also ran a small A n[...]4 Madison, S. D. 3] Lorna eastern Montana in 1910 and ranched for many years near
Margaret (Ja[...]Cary. He moved to Thompson Falls in 1926, working for the
Dora May Older was born J[...]of free land caused Ned to pack his family up and in Surviving are two sons, Raymond of Steven[...]e rest on the Milwaukee railroad and file on land in Utah, and a sister, Mrs. Alfred Sinclair of A[...]mentioned, Mrs. Jim W ood and
Ned and Dora hung in there longer than most of their Beryl[...]trying to manage with what they had, which in the army and stationed at Spokane; also their mot[...]e services.
Percy had graduated high school and in 1924 on a trip to They plan to remain in Town all this week before returning
the co[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1491)[...]y The veterans burial records held in the Sanders County
Older.[...]Henry W ollaston on April 1928 was made Alderman in Iowa; electrician; died May 25, 1936 Thompson Falls, M[...]ont., to ranch on the newly opened range In the 40s and 1950's Peggy ran a clothing
land. The[...]e years produced no rain. W ith his brother Percy in features of this store as with all the other stores in
Thompson Falls, the family followed in 1926.[...]ames Harold W ollaston joined the American Legion in
Thompson Falls in 1924 and remained a member until 1936.[...]ace a dollar, five
His card noted that he resided in Thompson Falls; that he dollars or more on[...]served shower, the money was counted up and
in the Aviation Corps from March 21, 1917 to his dis[...]to the total amount of money,
On June 30, 1926 in Ronan, Mt. James married Martha, a
divorcee who h[...],
Information form their marriage license # 176 in the Lake long-time resident and business wom[...]white and had not and Motel, was born in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, one of
been previously[...], 1926 Ronan, Mt. by A. back again in less than a year. They selected Thompson
Sutherla[...]May 25, 1936 buried Thompson Falls work in Macho’s Restaurant for two years. Later with an[...]e, children and husband.
years at the power plant in Thompson Falls, Mt. that he died About this[...]Thompson, was his children to rear. In order to improve her status as a working
informant.) Burial was in section 9 plot # 8 in the Fraternal woman she entered Northwestern Business College in
ceemtery.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1492)[...]as the first clerk of the Selective Service Board in Percy W ollaston was born Sept. 9, 1904 to Ed[...]aston and Dora May Older.
Her desire to succeed in business for her self induced her Five years after his birth, in 1909, the family auctioned off
to purchase the Bl[...]hich she operated for their family store in Madison, SD, farm and excess personal
two years b[...]ully for 18 years. Still homesteaded on the prairie. Their beginning held promise,
with excess energy[...]after she remarried and with her husband prairie and that was seeing his mother on her knees prayi[...]on of the Cabinet to enter a boarding house in Mildred, Mt., where he attended
Gorge Dam called[...]and received his graduation certificate.
store in Clark Fork, Ida., which they operated during the[...]to attend College in Seattle. W hen the train reached
Her desire to[...]getting the fire under control, Percy remained in Thompson
Her next business venture was the buil[...]e as a “smoke
RiverAire Motel which she managed in conjunction with the chaser.”
store. Her long business association in Thompson Falls and His next job was in 1929 when he found work with the
the desire to im[...]n: 1]
hobby and enjoy her 13 grandchildren living in Thompson Michael; 2] Dean.
Falls.[...]Her children still live here and are also active in the Thompson Falls, Mt. officiated by Just[...]was white; 22 years old born
son, Earl, and a son-in-law Jim W ood, assist in the operation Madison, South Dakota and had ver[...]married;
Thompson Falls Lumber Co. The second son-in-law, owns residing in Cabin Creek, Mt.
and operates Hoff’s TV and is[...]h 21, page 8 col 3 - W ollastons’ Sons Visiting inin he was attending University of Oregon Medic[...]serving with Power.
the 1st Marine Aircraft in Vietnam. After Per[...]Eureka, Mt., called Graves Creek where they lived in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1493)[...]y Congregational
and his parents. It is available in the Thompson Falls Public Church, Thompson Fall[...]nal Church,
March 6, 2006. Rich has a burial plot ininin Oregon, W ashington,
“Rich” A. W ollaston, 82[...]California, then moved to Thompson Falls in July 1972. She
Friday, March 3, 2006 at Evergreen[...]were married June 8, 1991.
Born March 16, 1923 in Thompson Falls, he entered the Bee alwa[...]eople’s Store). He and She was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra K.
Millie Albers were married in Thompson Falls June 6, 1943. W ells and son[...]pped children. He enjoyed this immensely.
Later in life, Rich was an integral part of the Senior[...]e boldest and most cold blooded
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Beryl murders and holdups ever committed in this part of the state
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1494)[...]ls, Montana

was enacted Tuesday evening almost in the shadow of the Paul Arthur. They join[...]gregational Church, Thompson Falls, Mont., burial in
camp, where they were employed as engineer and ca[...]ns, Mt., with burial
breast bone. W oods was shot in the left breast, and lodged in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
near[...]people. W hen the Bernice Andrews W ollaston in Thompson Falls. She
work started here on the dam[...]graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1945. Neva
came to work for them and had been with them ever since. lived most of her life in Thompson Falls. She and James
He was a fine speci[...]knew him as a friends. His mother and sister live in their home in Sweet Home, Ore. In 1952, they moved back
Geneva, Nebraska where the[...]ompson Falls. Neva’s husband, Jim, preceded her in
morning for interment.[...]owship and was a past president. She loved
W alla city schools. He has been with the company but a taking part in the group’s wreath making service project
short[...]t Falls, Idaho;
returned W ednesday from his home in W alla W alla, W ash., Mike, and one daughte[...]al Falls, her sister, Beryl Hoff; and sister-in-law Tillie W ollaston, all
Minn.[...]ger); 4] Michael ‘Mike’ Vernon In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donat[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1495)[...]y
April 4, 1884 - Local Mention - Joe W oods, was in town last Jan. 18, 1907 - Mr. and Mrs. F. N.[...]t a position as night
which he proposes to set up in Raven for a first-class operator at thi[...]Mt. Friday
Michael was born November 212, 1957 in Hot Springs, May 10, 1907 - F. N. W oo[...]Saturday. He has
from Thompson Falls High School in 1977. resigned his position at Plains and says that he and his wife
He resided in Sanders County all of his life and was[...]n on the Southern Pacific.
Mike loved to be out in the woods and also loved to work The 1909[...]friends. farmer.
Preceding him in death were his parents. T[...]Frank W oodard is mentioned as in a hunting camp with
Services are pending. Arran[...]., to Joshua W oodard and Mary E. W ayne.
Sargent in Co. D 2nd US Calvary; entered the service Sept. In 1905 he was listed in a newspapers as W oodard from
65; discharged Sept[...]Sept. 1, 1905 - F. M. W oodard of Eddy drove in on
Information from their marriage license in the Missoula Saturday. He was accompanied[...]Mt. Aug. 30, 1906 - Plains -
Canada; now residing in Thompson Falls, Mont.; son of Eddy - F[...]- married to Viola R. is also engaged in the bee industry.
Hunter; white; 35 years of age[...]Dec. 13, 1890 Missoula, returned to home in Eddy last week. W hile here he was
Mont., by Geo Stewart. W itnesses: J. B. W ilde and C. B. engaged in digging a cold air well on the Isaac Sears farm.
W ilde, both residing in Missoula, Mont. Frank m[...]Information from their marriage license #51 in the Sanders
W isconsin.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1496)[...]been previously married - married Sept. 28, 1908 in The Thompson Falls Polk directory 1911[...]y order of the district court last Saturday.
took in unison on Tuesday are both too well known in The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk d[...]ale who Vernita W oodard was born in Boston, Mass in 1900.
was born about 1896 Centralia, Marion, Ill. She arrived in Thompson Falls under the name of Vernita
The S[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday McLaughlin in 1910.
Oct. 11, 1907 - Frank N. W oodard of Eddy r[...]Crime’ Saturday - A woman who last was in Thompson
married at Eddy Loretta Dale and Frank W[...]quarter of lot six and section 18 home in Boston, Mass., in 1910 by a Mrs. McLaughlin and
township 21, north[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday succeeded in tracing her and arranged for her return to
June 7[...]. Vernon
under this heading - Frank W oodward was in town Saturday Andrews and Mrs. Gerald[...]latter’s many kindnesses, when she was a girl in Thompson
river for the house, but will soon do aw[...]s. G. L. W oodard She recalled that in 1912, before her birthday, she made
came Tuesday[...]former’s brother, F. M. W oodard. Their home is in Spokane, coat lapel, after her mother had located her in Thompson
but they are at present living at Deer Park where Mr. Falls.
W oodard is in charge of a logging outfit. Altho the two[...]kidnapped girl was her
this is their first visit in twenty years and needless to say it is d[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1497)[...]497

As a kidnapped victim, Mrs. Mason resided in a log cabin benefitting the lost use of his one side.
in what is now the residential section of Thompson F[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
occurred in Thompson Falls since 1912, saying, “All I could Sept. 5, 1963 - In 1943 Alice W oodgerd was supervisor of
remember a[...]ere the saloons with their the welfare office in Thompson Falls.
swinging doors and the jail which[...]from his neighbor.
mother’s obituary in the Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. April
20, 1944 - co[...]following children:; 1] Emmett E., July 1893 Iowa; 2]
Falls; brothers: M&M W alter, Seattle and Gor[...]. Dec. 1899 Mt.
Born Aug. 20, 1887 Arnolds, Park, Iowa. Married 1923 at (Adopted daughter).
Spokane to Harvey, who died in 1932. Buried in Conrad In the 1900 federal census, Elbert and family are re[...]ispell. in Belt, Cascade Co., Mt., working as a salesman in the
Marshall died Nov. 19, 2008 Orient, Ferry C[...]and has accepted a position in the Thompson Falls
C. F. W oodcock had the foll[...]le Co. Store.
Dorothy Feb 15/16, 1891, burial was in the W ildrose Sanders County Ledger,[...]ere
Eddy, Hammond & Co, are doing business of the cut and he has secured a position. He left M[...]868 New York. Both
sawyer at the Jo Catching mill in the canyon above town and parents were born in New York.
last August he whittled out 21,500 feet[...]the largest run ever made by butcher.
any mill in the territory, of any capacity whatsoever. The
lu[...]Montanian Aug. 24, 1895 page 3 - Mr. Geo in the east two years. He left for Missoula on Monda[...]artially Fred Emmert W oodworth was born in the city of Butte,
paralyzed and will come back to Thompson Falls in hopes of Mt. Sept. 3, 1883, the son of[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1498)[...]ed spent his childhood days on his parents' ranch in the wife returned to Dillon, MT, with his b[...]buried in Mountain View Cemetery on Nov. 27, 1914.
He mar[...]44 Sanders
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bulen, now residing in Bozeman. He County Courthouse.)
was[...]tally
Bessie Genetta Bulen was born May 5, 1883 Iowa in Sends Bullet Through Friend's Head[...]W hile hunting with a party of friends in the upper
Feb. 2, 1912 - page 3 - Dixon is to aga[...]iff Fred W oodworth was
Fred W oodworth has moved in a complete new stock and accidentall[...]ay morning.
store. Dr. Sweet will have his office in the same building Fred W oodworth, D. H[...]rom Fred W oodworth to party which sent in 18 deer from their camp near Fish Trap
Messrs R.[...]ning with six pack horses loaded with 10 deer.
be in charge of the prisoners confined in the county jail. Following the accident K[...]ters, a number had started out with their
will be in a position to take parties out whenever desired.[...]Thompson Falls Polk to see any movement in any event - he shot at the running
directory, he was a jailer in the late 1912). His salary at that deer and evi[...]t Mr. Anderson will be a instead found, in the undergrowth, the dead body of Fred
candidate[...]animals to assist in bringing the body over a trail, a distance
Thom[...]o where is connects with the county road,
player. In a photo of this band in front of the W ard hotel, he where a te[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1499)[...]k directory lists him as a
is spending the winter in California. foreman.
Fred W oodworth was held in the highest esteem here, and
Thanksgiving was cha[...]887 - Railroad items - Mr. W ooldridge, telegraph
in this same territory, and that, while en-route to[...]en opened about 36
Frank A. Hazelbaker, brother-in-law of Mr. W oodworth, hours and by standing in the tin became poisonous. The sick
arrived here f[...]exonerated from any and all blame or carelessness in purchase supplies and will have charge o[...]at that place in the future.
The coroner and doctors agree that[...]etcher S. & Ann R. (Edwards) W oolston
of the gun in the hands of the deceased, or if hit by the stray[...]t Sunday
sister, Mrs. Frank A. Hazelbaker, living in Dillon, one for Forsyth, where she will[...]dwards, for the next 30 days.
who make their home in W isdom, Mont. The[...]day
Mr. W oodworth's father and brother are now in Los Oct. 8, 1915 - page 3 - Fletcher[...], Mr. and Mrs. Hazelbaker and Mrs. leave in a few weeks for his former home at Forsyth. Mrs.[...]ranging to leave W oolston is now at home in that city.
for Los Angeles when the news reached the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1500)[...]iz. complexion; 5’ 7 ½" in height; 175 pounds; brown hair and
The Sanders[...]of Thompson Falls, died W ednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 in 16, 1912 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls, Mont.
Tucson, Ariz.[...]. M. W ort and family, until recently of
W orkman in Fairfield, Calif. He grew up in California and Huson, have moved into the A.[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Tama, Iowa; daughter, Teresa W orkman of Merced, Calif.;[...]atson of Tucson, Ariz.; Virginia Elliott of Tama, Iowa and convalescing from an illness of several wee[...]W ash. Paul was also a He was listed in the 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory.
favorite[...]nday morning, January
A family service was held in Tucson. An additional 30th, to Mr. and[...]pson, a 10 pound
service will be held this spring in Thompson Falls. boy. Doc’s friends d[...]irectory lists him as a
him to be with his family in Tucson. teamster.
The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]D. E. W ort who is now in the hospital in Missoula is very[...]M.T. Sat. April 12, Burial was June 15, 1911 in the Missoula City Cemetery,
1884 - advertisement - Colorado Chop Ho[...]and family left Tuesday morning for her home in Spokane.
etc, baked everyday. - Truax & W ormuth,[...]M. died Sept. 20, 1940 with burial Sept. 23, 1940 in
David married Ella Viola (Cox) about 1892 and had the the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
following children: 1] My[...]David M. W ort and
burial March 15, 1902 Missoula City Cemetery.; 5] R. M., Ella Viola Cox.
died April 15, 1903, burial in the Missoula Cemetery, The Sanders Cou[...]00 federal census has David and family enumerated
in Missoula Co., and noted that he was a teamster, l[...]ort was born June 25, 1895 Missoula,
May 8, 1909 in Thompson Falls, Mt. (Vol 1 page 22[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1501)[...]5,
1914 Thompson Falls, Mt.. The announcement was in the
Missoulian newspaper April 30, 1914.
Information from their marriage license #227 in the
Sanders County Court House, Thompson Falls, M[...]white; 25 years of age born
Fairoaks, Jasper Co., IN., to C. C. Swain and Lucy Burqett.
Oliver Clyde[...]926 Kellogg, Idaho.
Lillian married Ed Anderson in 1926 Kellogg, Idaho.
See Oliver Clyde Swain.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1502)[...]Falls, Mt. Friday He was laid to rest in W ild Rose Cemetery, Rev. T. H.
May 19, 1911 - pa[...]he Dean died June 26, 1925 and was buried in the W ildrose
summer. Miss W ort and Lillian will[...]ns The veterans burial records held in the Sanders County
practically the same.[...]ont page - abstracted from Royal Copper
New York, City.[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. and is helping out in W right’s Store for the time being.
W ed., Nov.[...]town property in Thompson Falls.
Dean Chase W right
Dean Chase W right was born May 17, 1873 in Detroit, R. A.[...]son Falls - Mr. and Mrs. W ayne W right of Burke,
in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]home.
He was a cousin of Mrs. McIntosh of this city, and made In 1938 they were listed as guardians for Jack Scoles.
his home with them since last fall. He had been in poor
health for some time, but, seemingly, had be[...]s heart trouble all Ralph C. W right was born in July 1912 Arden, Stevens
the time.[...]for his genial manner and courageous spirit even in Ralph W right’s father was a butcher in Macho’s store in
the face of a losing fight. He was a cooper by tr[...]ollowing children: 1] Brady
mother was well known in writing circles, under the name of (____Mat[...]Dori.
Mary Livingston. She was closely associated in her life time Information from their marriage license #1228 in the
with Francis W illard.[...]had not been previously married - married
serial in our columns at this time.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1503)[...]d - married Nov. 25, touched feel joy in having known him. His niece always said
1937 In the Iff Home (Tuscor) by Albert C. Rostron,[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Nov. 15, established in his name for remembrances.
1944 Comings and Going[...]orence Coe and they had the following
passed away in his sleep. His son, Brady, was by his side to[...]nders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Born in Arden, W ash., in 1912, Ralph’s family moved to Falls, Mt[...]brother of Roy W right, has returned from Spokane
in 1931. He played saxophone in a 100-piece dance band and is helping out in W right’s Store for the time being.
‘The Rhyt[...]brothers, and sometimes his dad. He married
Clara in 1937 and they owned the Black bear Cafe for a yea[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
He served proudly in the U. S. Coast Guard and was Thurs.[...]935 - The Alumni - Last spring when the
stationed in Alaska for two years in W orld W ar II. After the graduates of 1934 a[...]approximately a year later some of them would be in strange
bookkeeper. He retired as General Manager[...]ears. same, being employed by his father in the W right store.
In 1975 he became Executive Director of the Mechanic[...]f a health and welfare trust rounded out 40 years in the Shirley M. Dorris was born May 27, 1920 Mt. to Albert
mechanical contracting industry in Seattle. ‘Alcede’ Jaco[...]nd the world and also Shirley died in 1979.
traveled extensively in the U.S., and Canada. They were Roy[...]ile Temple Golf and Country Club; 27th in the Riverview section of the Forest Cemetery, Coe[...]“Lefty” Shannon W right died Sunday, Oct. 23 in
everyone dancing. Ralph made friends easily and o[...]7 at the Riverview section of the Forest Cemetery in Coeur
He leaves a legacy of songs, stor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1504)[...]Frederick A. W uerl joined the American Legion in
Moon chapel in Sandpoint. Thompson Falls in 1920 through 1922. His card noted that
Mr. W right was born June 5, 1915 in Addy, W ash., the he resided in Thompson Falls; was employed as an
son of the lat[...]At an early age, he electricians helper; that in 1923 he resided in Great Falls,
moved with his family to Priest Rive[...]Madeline Richardson was born Feb. 2, 1898.
In the late 1930s’ Mr. W right moved to the W alla[...]He married Shirley buried there.
M. Dorris in W allace on July 29, 1939. He worked as a meat[...]Falls, Cascade Co., Mt.
cutter for the IGA store in the W allace - Kellogg area for 20
years.[...]1 Helen R. W uerl
Mr. W right moved to Rathdrum in 1977 to help in opening #2 Beulah[...]born May 8, 1883 Genoa, W isconsin, the
his wife in 1979.[...]He served in the navy during the Nicaraguan campaign,
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Arlene and Don enlisting at Puget Sound, W ash. in 1911. He was discharged
Zimmerman of Sandpoint; one grand daughter, Lisa in 1915 as a carpenter’s mate, first class.
Zimmer[...]at Newport, W ash., to Friesbie of this city, leaves shortly for Butte, where he will
W ayne W[...]ht. Both were consult specialists in regard to the non-healing of an incision
residents of Thompson Falls. For the summer the young in his side, made when he was operated upon for
couple are planning to live in Burke, where Mr. W right will appendicitis s[...]received a telegram from relatives in Great Falls Saturday
- Mr. and Mrs. W ayne W righ[...]He moved to Thompson Falls in 1920 and followed the
Frederick A. & M ade[...]alls school
that time listed that he was residing in Belknap. records 1935)
During the[...]rls and was known
to Portland Sunday and enlisted in the navy as an electrician. for her long hair that she wore in braids.
On account of the lack of accommodations[...]Helen’s family were some of the first members in the new
recruits, he was given a two weeks furlou[...]itepine Community Methodist church that was begun in
home W ednesday to wait until he is called[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1505)[...]nd Perry Heater Jr. Shrider mortuary of Plains is in
Helen attended what is now the University of Montana in charge of arrangements.
Missoula, living in North Hall. John W uerl was born May 9, 1883 at Genoa, W isconsin,
In 1922 she was elected Superintendent of Schools in the son of Gallus and Johanna W uerl. He moved to
Thompson Falls. Helen was re-elected in 1924. Thompson Falls in 1920 and followed the occupation of
She ran for office again in 1926 and in 1928, but was farmer. He served in the navy during the Nicaraguan
defeated.[...]campaign, enlisting at Puget Sound, W ash., in 1911. He was
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs May 21, 1936 discharged in 1915 as a carpenter’s made, first class.
- Fili[...]ocrats. Jack of W hitepine, now in military service stationed at San
John and Hel[...]Helen R. died Dec. 18, 1981 in Plains, Mt., at the age of
schools with the Thomp[...]88 years, with burial Dec. 22 nd in the W hitepine cemetery,
Helen was also a Chart[...]many other locals, kept the pinocle parties going in the[...]er urn was at a later date.
two room school house in Belknap. The women would bring[...]metery.
Information from their marriage license in the Sanders[...]Mrs. W illiamson was born July 2, 1900 in Reasnow, Iowa
County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. # 1769 - J[...]to James & Anna M. W aring. She came to Montana in 1915
W uerl of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 61 years of a[...]and was graduated from Great Falls High School. In 1917
W isconsin to Gallus W uerl and Johanna Guen[...]She was active in musical and dance organizations in
Haass to Thompson Falls, Mt.; 44 years of age bor[...]Sanders County for many years. She later worked in politics
Reasnor, Iowa to James Elmos W aring and Anna May Sipe -[...]She retired and moved to Missoula in 1968.
Feb. 3, 1945 Plains, Mt., by B. V. Edworthy[...]she had participated in the center’s sing-a-longs for many
Mrs. Carol O[...]eulah Lois W aring was born July 2, 1900 Reasnor, Iowa[...]Iowa; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.[...]as born July 10, 1918 Victor,
Helena. He had been in ill health since last Sept. Montana t[...]o’clock with Rev. B. V. Dec. 4, 1995 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
Edworthy officiating. Burial will be in the W hitepine Anita died Sept. 29, 200[...]t as pallbearers were Carl Holmes, 2, 2005 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1506)[...]ne W ulfekuhle, 87, of expected to be in Thompson in a few days and will remain
Thompson Falls, passed[...]until spring.
the Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home inin Victor, the daughter of in Spokane, W ash.
W illiam and Anna (Russell) Howar[...]tie’ Kendrick was born May 1863
attended school in Stevensville. Following high school W ashington. Her parents were born in New York.
graduation she worked as a hairdresser.[...]Anita married Al W ulfekuhle on June 12, 1938, in St. 18 and they had one child: 1] Lillian Maud, about 1880
Mary's Mission in Stevensville. Anita and Al had three So[...]ico.
children, Karen, Jerry and Denny. They lived in Lolo and James died and Mattied married[...]band, John
Ovando before moving to Thompson Falls in 1963. W illis October 23, 1883 S[...]nd cinnamon rolls. She also loved flowers, In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula[...]a miner of ore;
family and friends at their cabin in Trout Creek. that he owns his home[...]ar; he has two boarders
Anita was very involved in the Altar Society at St. W illiam living with t[...]ular group of coffee ladies Mattie is listed in the 1905 Thompson Falls Polk
that she enjoyed. Sh[...]olk directory lists him as a
Anita was preceded in death by her parents, her husband miner -[...]The company above mentioned, spent $75,000 in the
and numerous nieces and nephews.[...]the ore going as high as
W illiam Catholic Church in Thompson Falls with viewing $200 in gold and averaging $50, all free-milling.
for fri[...]he dump and everything looks as
parents were born in Illinois. His parents were George and throu[...]ls, Mt. Friday
George came to the Thompson area in 1883. April 14, 1905 - Georg[...]days ago on his way to Kalamath River country in Oregon
dwelling property.[...]Jan. 31, 1908 - Trout Creek - George W urm, in charge of
where they expect to spend the winter a[...]t George is enumerated with his siblings in the Jocko
they most forgive him for George is not tall enough to wade precinct in the 1910 federal census.
the 7 feet of sno[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1507)[...]. 16, 1914 - page 3 - Mr. W yant and son of Camas Prairie
in the Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Feb. 8, 1906 Thursday.[...]George Falls power camp.
W urm came in town this week suffering with a case of snow
blin[...]James S. & Sadie ( ) Yakes
resume his work in the woods. J[...]va A., about 1902 Michigan.
George W urm of Camas Prairie, was in Plains several days Sadie ____ was born[...]Michigan; 2] Roy, May 1884 Michigan.
George W urm Gets a Divorce - Missoula, May 21 - In the In the 1900 federal census, James and his family wer[...]orge C. W urm of Thompson Falls residing in Allis twsp, Presque Isle Co., Michigan.
was granted a divorce from Mattie W urm. It was also In the 1910 federal census the family was residing in
ordered that the defendant be restored to her mai[...]ispell, Mt.
Martha Kendrick. The two were married in Spokane in 1897 The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
and lived in Thompson Falls until September 15, 1901 when[...]the dining room and
was a visitor here from Camas Prairie Monday. kitchen fixtures, furn[...]red from O. E. Jeranigan to J. S.
Plains - estate in Trust C. G. Johnson of Plains executor - In Yakes of Kalispell. Mr. Yakes took charge Tuesd[...]who by their grades, general conduct and actions in and out restaurant man.
of school and who is[...]ov 1948 buried Plains cemetery, Plains, in the W ard cafe last W ednesday to Mr. and Mrs. C.[...]Morrison, who will in the future conduct that popular dining[...]Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison have been in the employ of Mr.
From the June 5, 1917 W orld[...]Yakes for some time past and are well experienced in the
the following - he is residing in Camas Prairie farming on restaurant business.
his own land - he is single living with his mother and brother In the 1920 federal census James and his family were[...]draft due to his responsibilities - residing in W arland, Lincoln Co., Mt.
he was tall, of medium[...]n to Edgar Yarnell and Donna Ella W yckoff.
Camas Prairie News - Mr. Enoch of Lewistown, Idaho, is in Forrest married Allene Turk Marcah 10, 1[...]day March 15, 1912 Allene died.
- Camas Prairie News - W . R. W yatt moved on his Forrest served in W orld W ar II.
homestead and seems quite contented in his nice, well built Forrest married #2 Ed[...]dna Kidwell Guyton was born.
May 10, 1912 - Camas Prairie News - W m. W yatt’s family Forrest d[...]n the years. He was buried Dec. 9th, 1978 in the City Cemetery,
former’s ranch here on the prairie. Thompson Fal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1508)[...]W isconsin. W illiam H., June 1877 Iowa.
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists D[...]Falls Power Co. with his son-in-law and daughter and their family arrived in
In the 1920 federal census Dellis and Bessie are res[...]hompson from Noxon, Mont., W ednesday and are now
in Anaconda, Mt., and he is listed as an electrician[...]engineer for the Anaconda Company.
worked in the BPR office here were in town. Mrs. E. A. Yost and d[...]Aottumwa, Iowa, where they will spend the winter with Mrs.[...]Heath Youell was born August 8, 1890 Miles City,
Archie was inducted into the Army March 18, 19[...]ition last
with the plan to opening a barber shop in the one vacant next week and has returned to Mi[...]burial in Spokane, W ashington.
Ver[...]lossie M. Tinney. W e are in receipt of a marked copy of the Clearwater
Sand[...]ounces the death of Heath Youell, former attorney in
Sanders County Independent Ledger, W ed. Oct. 2[...]Plains. Following is the article as published in the
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Verna York is now working in the Clearwater Tribune.
treasurer’s of[...]of general paralysis.
where she will be employed in the Tresaure’s office. Youell was born in Miles City, Montana, and was 41 years,
Information from their marriage license #1258 in the two months and four days old. The bo[...]ohn Lester Youell died March 20, 1928 with burial in
Spencer; he had been previously married - married[...]d Roy C. Decker. Young will be in Michigan and Ohio.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1509)[...]nominee for state senator and took an active part in politics
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Dec. 23, 19[...]tiring from
Local News - Bert Young was a shopper in Plains the county attorney’s of[...]associates had shot at him while he was in office, which was
Fred[...]sited His wife and little son were visiting in Hillsboro, Oregon,
them here last week and a deal[...]sylum
family here wish them success and happiness in their new and the court authorities of thi[...]go, for
Fred Young was elected to serve a years in 1941 as Grand medical treatment, was release[...]y here the first of the out to his ranch and in the evening went to the Northern
year.[...]tire until train No. 1, and was to return to this city,
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists h[...]Local News - County Attorney Young was a visitor in the city, and had not left on any train. His wife was ther[...]imed she knew nothing of his whereabouts, and was
in cases before Judge Arnold. The county attorney looks in considerable anguish over his disappearance. She[...]hen he was holding down his to this city on train No. 1 last night.
homestead on th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1510)[...]and for many years there-after.
(About in June of 1915 Mrs. Young obtain guardianship[...]city to reside for a part of each year with her daught[...]. (Handley); 3] Seleta (Tredennick).
James died in 1932 Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page -New teachers in our
memories of life as it was lived by the hardy[...]Maries, Idaho, of Mrs. Ida Young, who came in Eureka for the past three years.
to Montana in a covered wagon and was one of the first
women ever to live in Coulton, ghost town a short distance[...]W illiams of St. Maries, Idaho went to the Idaho city Falls met some fellow Montanians at K-6, a[...]y for her annual visit. She suffered a broken hip in a station south of Seoul, Korea.
fall a week ag[...]t. Thur. Aug.
to rally. She suffered a broken leg in a fall at Thompson 30, 1962 page 2 - Manson[...]ch accepted a second grade teaching position in the Plains
strife between the sectarian groups -[...]g ranch on
extended to the west. The family lived in many of the camps Prospect creek while his fa[...]owning built the first residence ever constructed in accepted a second grade teaching position in the Plains
Livingston.[...]elementary school.
Lived at Cooke City - After her marriage to James Young,
who later became a farmer and died at Thompson Falls in Henry Youngblood
1932, Mrs. Young saw more pioneering in the isolated The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
mining camp of Cooke city, which was reached by trails that Falls, Mt.[...]on drove
children and grandchildren that the Cook City highway, now over the pass last week end and[...]t.
unbelievable change to the place she had known in so Regis Sunday on horse back.
different a guise in her youth. She had lived there in 1883, The Sanders County Independent[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1511)[...]home on his property in block 32.[...]ower Co.
account of the vastly increased business in Thompson. The Sanders County Ledger,[...]mate and medical treatment.
Adam was enumerated in the 1880 federal census as a The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
single man in Lake Pleasant, Polk Co., Mn.[...]funeral and burial services which are being held in
Lake Falls, Red Lake Co., Minn. (#1 George O. Aub[...]898 Red Lake Falls, Polk Co., Mn. - her home in Montana for the past twenty years or more. She
de[...]is survived by ten children, Adam Zeh of this city; Fred Zeh
Gertrude Elizabeth Kauffer was born S[...]The 1900 federal census has the family residing in Red Minn.; Mrs. Joseph Jerome of Battle Ri[...]to, California.
July 17, 1914 - page 3 - Adam Zeh in charge of the Riberdy The 1917 Thompson Fa[...]24, 1914 - page 3 - After a visit with relatives in The Sanders County Independent Ledger, T[...]ake this place Tuesday for further treatment in the hospital, and may have
their future ho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1512)[...]n Falls Polk directory lists her as
June 19, 1926 in the St Mary’s Catholic cemetery, Missoula, bo[...]Local Items - Vera Zeh left Friday
June 27, 1939 in the St Mary’s Catholic cemetery, Missoula, fo[...]to yesterday for Rathdrum to resume her work in the schools
Adam Zeh and Gertrude Kauffer.[...]dam Zeh. grades will be in charge of Miss Vera Zeh, a Thompson
The Sanders[...]ago the past year.
arrived home Tuesday to take in the celebrations and visit The Sanders Count[...]Mt., at the age of 41 years. Burial was in the City Cemetery,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Zimmerman
in the public schools.[...]d away Sunday evening at St. Patrick’s hospital in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]a
Monday from Binford, N.D., where she is teacher in one of Sunday morning, but nothing could be d[...]Burial was made in the local cemetery.
Vera[...]ire community is extended to the bereaved parents in
student boarding with Adam Zeh.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1513)[...]from this W orld W ar I draft card noted In 1945 they moved to Thompson Falls, Mont., where h[...]18.) John was born there, a daughter Nancy in 1948. and Robert born in
a farmer working for himself. - His nearest relative was 1958. In 1974 he retired and he and Jean moved to Hope
Emm[...]Congregational Church in Thompson Falls and he also past[...]merman for Schweitzer Chapel in Sandpoint.
Klar C. Zimmerman was born Aug, 13,[...]He is survived by his wife Jean at the home in Hope; a
Okla., to Robert Zimmerman and Maria Heis[...]Mr. Zimmerman was preceded in death by his parents, a
Klar married Jean Johnson Aug. 13, 1912 in Chickasha, brother, Glen Zimmerman and h[...]ncy; 2] The number 13 is very prominent in Klar’s family - Jean’s
Robert 1958 - Dec. 14,[...]3 date as does her sister,
of 3 years. Burial was in the City Cemetery, Thompson Jean was 13 on her[...]13th.
Jean Johnson was born. 13.
Klar served in the Navy during W orld W ar II on a[...]y’ A. Zini was born Nov. 26, 1906
an accountant in another division, Klar raised his hand and W[...]the following children: 1] Marilyn (W esley
aunt in Moscow who told them they should see Glacier Park[...]Henry died Feb. 20, 1988. Idaho with burial in the
and another tire. W hile talking to a realest[...]the place to Esther Zini died Oct. 6, 2001 in Thompson Falls, Mt. with
locate. Beautiful scener[...]e thoughts went home Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001 in Thompson Falls at the
the two found lodging with W in Berrisford for the next home of her daug[...]had moved Esther was born Jan. 20, 1910 in Colfax, W ash., to Louis
back to the farm.[...]e attended schools
Their daughter Jean was born in Mabel McKeel’s hospital. in Colfax and Dixon, Mont., and graduated from high school
Son Robert was born in Spokane. in Thompson Falls in 1927. She was briefly employed at the
Klar died at the age of 78 on a Thursday Sept. 13, 1990 in National Bison Range in Moiese.
Sagle, Idaho.[...]She and Henry A. Zini were married Nov. 8, 1930 in
Bonner County Daily Bee, Sandpoint, Idaho Sept.[...]- Klar C. Zimmerman, 78, died Thursday, Sept. 13, in Her husband was employed by the Indian[...]ash. during W orld W ar II, where he was
Service in Sandpoint. employed by the shipyard and later by the City W ater
Mr. Zimmerman was born on Aug. 13, 1912 in Chickasha, W orks. In 1946 they moved to the Moiese Valley where
Okla.,[...]ost of her married
Zimmerman. He attended schools in Chickasha and life.
graduated fr[...]ered the W hen her husband retired in 1972, they moved to Deary,
University of Oklahoma in 1938 and graduated from that Idaho to b[...]yn, her husband W esley
institution with a degree in Business Administration. He was Henderson, an[...]there.
On Oct. 13, 1940 he married Jean Johnson in Okmulgee, Mr. Zini preceded her in death in 1988. In August 1997,
Okla. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during Esther moved[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1514)[...]ards, sports, school activities and
the outdoors. In her younger years, she was always eagerly
plannin[...], and another sister’s cabin on
Fishtrap Creek. In her later years she enjoyed observing
bluebirds nesting in her many birdhouses while in Deary, In
Thompson Falls she enjoyed attending school reuni[...]games.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-laws, Marilyn
(W esley Henderson) Deary, Idaho; V[...]Esther was the youngest and last remaining child in the
family. Four sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
Cremation has taken place. Friend[...]

MD

[...]by last name for the pioneers and early settlers in the areas near and for the township of Thompson Falls in Sanders county, Montana. Genealogies, loc[...]

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