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Population

Present population in the Kittitas Valley is 2,500 and increasing at 10% per year.

1883 July 21

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2438

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Transportation - Roads

An article called "Aims and Desires of a Worthy Enterprise," says that the Snoqualmie Road will be open by October from Seattle through the Kittitas Valley to Walla Walla.

1883 July 21

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2437

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Law and Order

Last Sunday 3 fights between Indians caused by whiskey. Skookum House (jail) should be erected. If law does not do something, then a committee of safety should be organized.

1883 July 21

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2436

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Arrival

In "West Side Jottings," a returning old timer notes improvements in the valley.

1883 July 21

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2435

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Lodges

Lodge number 20 Ellensburg I.O.O.F. has 40 people. It installs the following: as officers, W.A. Stevens, N.G., J.N. Burch, V.G., and J.J. Saver, as Recording Secretary, L.C. Wyneger, as Permanent Secretary, J.H. Stevens, as Treasurer, N.P. Watson, R.S., N.G., S.L. Baites, L.G., N.G. Gagy, R.S., V.G., J.G. Olding, L.S., V.G., J.J. McRath, as Warden, J.C. Fritch, as Conductor M. Becker, O.G., J.T. Gilmoore, I.G., J.M. Newman, R.S.S., Thos. Haley, L.S.S., as Representatives to the Grand Lodge, S.L. Baites, C.P. Cooke, and Ben Ellenwood.

1883 July 21

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2434

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Mining

A fine prospect of rocks brought from Simpson's claim are an encouraging prospect.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2461

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Mining

J.L. Hoey, head of the mill at Swauk, found gold there. He hoped to benefit local businessmen.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2460

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Recovery

George Donner, who had his leg mashed at Leonlrard's Sawmill, is looking well under the circumstances. (possible misspelling).

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2459

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Postal Service

Twice monthly service will connect with Seattle. (Contractor Warren, the Wisconsin Hog).

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2458

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Division

The division question. Defending division of Yakima County because people in the Kittitas Valley are so far from Yakima. (Editor of Standard).

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2457

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Sale

Sold Buckeye Mower and Binder combined; the first one of its kind in the county sold to Mr. Vanallstine.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2456

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Foot Race

Jacob Baker beats Tom Montgomery in a foot race.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2455

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Printing Office

Parkins received copies of the first printing office in Ellensburg. Selling copies.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2454

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Fire

Stage passengers tell how Mr. John Cleman's farmhouse burnt, nothing was saved, but no one was injured.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2453

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Births

On July 19th, Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Schnebly had a son and on July 25th, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lockwood had a son.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2452

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Company

Calls for organization of a good ladder and bucket company. Are we prepared?

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2451

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Lodges

Masonic Lodge Ellensburg Number 39 meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturday every month. The President is Beady Southern. The Secretary is J.T. McDonald.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2450

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Buildings

W.L. Webb expanding store because of increased business.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2449

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Transportation - Roads

From the Wagon Road News from young Preston, 16 men are at work, force to increase later. Road will be open to light wagons by fall and completed by next season.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2448

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Elections

A special election for the Justice of the Peace caused by the resignation of Chas. B. Reed occurred with 69 votes total, 36 for Craig (the winner), 24 for Baker, and 9 for Peter.

1883 July 28

http://digital.lib.cwu.edu/items/show/2447