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

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Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1)[...]marriage and living
Andrew was born March 1, 1929 to Joakim Aasen there until 1925 when they moved to Sidney.
and Minnie H. Sorense[...]lilah Florence Austin, Sharbone of Savage); 2] Andrew Aasen. 3] Selma
and they had the following children: 1] Gerald; 2] (Roy Knudson)
Dallas, she was 28 years old when she was murdered Minnie H[...]18, 1950
Delilah Florence Austin was born July 2, 1932 that she had arrived in Sanders county in 1922 but the
Chasely, North Dakota the daughter of Geo[...]the information he
and was discharged Dec. 18, 1952. gave when he registered t[...]is father’s proceedings in
Tuesday morning, May 29 to return to his camp in 1910 and that h[...]re he has been stationed since his induction 1922, with the years between 1946 and 1950 plus in
int[...]lah, and On his voters form of April 16, 1962 he noted that he
son Gerald Duane, plan to join h[...]On Delilah’s voters registration card of April 20, resided until Joakim’s death.
1956 she notes that she is 23 years of age, 5'2" , and Joakim (Jack) Aasen, 83 years of age,[...]ana. His funeral services were
Sanders County for 22 years, the last three in held May 21, 1974 at the First Lutheran Church in
Thompson F[...]iew Cemetery. (Obituary in
Delilah married the #2 Ginter. Sidney Herald May 28, 1975)[...]erup & Minnie H. (Sorensen) Aasen Nov. 24, 1888)
Joakim Hagerup Aasen was born September 23,
1891 Norway.[...]he seaport of 1879 Washington D.C.; 2] Ralph Oct. 16, 1884
Christiansand, Vest-Agden, Norway. He came with Washington D.C. - June 20, 1953 Great Falls, Mt.
his brother Andreas Ander[...]other had paid for their passage and they were 288b - William E. Abbott - retail grocerer - 33 yea[...]uddy complexion, fair colored hair and blue G, 25 years of age born NH as were her parents; son
ey[...]t high school. His educational equipment was
June 22, 1912 Miles City, Montana, returning to his[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (2)2 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]ing himself 1918 and later Supervisor from 1927 to 1931. The
for a career as a forester. In May,[...]the
1911 became assistant supervisor, and from 1920 to Regional Forester’s office succeeds Mr. Abbott as
1927 was supervisor of the Gallatin National Forest.[...]ed Edna A. Davis June 3, 1911 in Billings, 1942.
Mont., the daughter of E. A. Davis and Aurilla S[...]way home Ledger Thurs. Dec. 11, 1969 page 2 col 2 - Mrs. Edna
from Kalispell, where they attended a[...]ation. services were held Nov. 28 for Mrs. Edna A. Abbott,
According to Mr. . Ab[...]der
That she had been in the state of Montana for 28 years by ancestry, member of a branch of the[...]y 16, 1941 - Forest Transfers - born April 28, 1847, at Wilton, son of William Abbott,
Forest[...]lls to Bozeman has been approved. January 24, 1878, Hattie Eunice Gove, of another New[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (3)[...]e have no doubt of success to the man who keeps a
2] Celia Louise Nov. 21, 1912 Ashland, Custer Co., good hotel.
Mt. - July 29, 1974 Anchorage, Alaska; 3] Emery
Ladru Jan 27, 1914 - Oct. 25, 1928 buried Miles City, J. C.[...]r was Edna. Friday Nov. 3, 1882 - Election Judges appointed for
Eunice’s fath[...]ace.
Abbott and Hattie Eunice Gove - He died June 20,
1953 Great Falls, Idaho. Ralph married Helen Ma[...]Herbert Alonzo Abernathy was born Dec. 25, 1875.
Mt. - She was born May 21 1877 Utica, NY to The Sanders Co[...]7 - front page col 3 - Buys Big
and she died Oct. 25, 1928 Forsyth, Mt., with burial in Farm East of Town[...]. Paul attorney,
Eunice Abbott was married Jan. 29, 1940 Baker, who is one of the principa[...]information: Sept. 11, 1917; 42 years of age; attorney;
Georgia Abbott was born[...]ewly listed on the 1917-1918
Falls, Mt. Wed. Nov. 21, 1934 - Locals - front page Thompson Falls[...]Thurs. Jan. 24, 1918 - page seven - Local Items - H. A.
Sande[...]rested in the Woodlin Farms
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Local Happenings - Co., has opened[...]g.
Sanders County Independent Ledger Wed. Sept. 25, The Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]rgia Abbott is now Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - page eight - News of
living in Billings[...]Maurice Abraham
Friday July 21, 1882 - Weeksville Items - Isaac Sand[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (4)[...]d in
in the High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - 1928.
1921-1922 school year - Miss Adair, Music and
Language.[...]ms Friday Dec. 13, 1912 - front page - Veterinarian
Thompson Falls High[...]s - D. M. Adams, veterinary surgeon, recently
May 29, 1923 - Two new Faculty members entered H. fr[...]as had three years’ practice in Montana and
May 29, 1923 Where the Faculty will spend their ca[...]on that line.)
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Local Happenings -
Barkis Adams is home[...]not return to his Sanders County Ledger May 20, 1942 School New -
job there in the office of a lumber[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson Friday May 2, 1913 - front page col 2 - Frank Adams
Falls, Mont. Wed. Jan. 17, 1940 - H[...]with his parents in Jeddo, Knox Co., Mo; page 527 B
Barkes, son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Adams,[...]ools from kindergarden thru high Friday Aug. 28, 1908 - Franklin Adams, son of W. C.
scho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (5)[...]made friends of all who have had the
Friday March 25, 1910 - page 3 - Frank Adams oppor[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Mabel died Oct. 28, 1918 Butte, Mont. with burial
Friday April 28, 1911 - page 3 - Frank Adams has Oct.[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 31, 1918 - front page col 2 -
street.[...]d the serious condition of the mother on
born Oct 25, 1918 Butte, Mt. M[...]to her removal here. Beside
Butte, Mont.; white; 27 years of age born Butte, Silver the hu[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (6)[...]he best interests of the child to remain Dec. 23, 1939.
there for a while at least. We are sorry,[...]arents were born in
(Pistole) Marksbury May 11, 1920 Thompson Falls, Missouri.).
Mt.[...]o W. C. Adams and Zeralda Thursday, Dec., 21st. She had been in failing health
J. LaMaster -[...]home
been previously married - married May 11, 1920 in Kansas City where services were h[...]at Ennis,
Georgia Ellen Pistole was born Sept 24, 1863 Mont. Mrs. Marksbury will stay[...]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 Mabel Miles and Franklyn Adams. Franks mother
old born Mo; 2] Tabitha 18 years Mo.; 3] Georgia E. died[...]as 18 years of age born Oct. 25 (2), 1918. It noted
Georgia came to Thompson Falls in 1920, as she Hobson M. Gerard was his guard[...]also deaf. Franklyn died April 25, 1994 The Dalles, Oregon.
1930 federal census[...]orgia George Adams was born Dec. 11, 1924 Evaro
and his parents born in Tenn; that Georgia[...]Mt. - March 3, 1937 Kerr Dam, Lake co., Mt.; 2]
hand side of the school property bordering Ferry St. Edward James Oct. 9, 1920 Arlee - May 20, 1973,
was later bought by Ed Lambert for his family home. burial May 23; 3] Hildaguarde (Firestone).
(At one time their[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Falls, Mt. Wed. Aug. 21, 1935 - Local Happenings - July 24, 1980 Page 10 - George Adams - St. Ignatius -
Mr[...]n Missoula. Her He was born Dec. 10, 1924 in Arlee and attended
husband, Frank Adams, was[...]son Falls and Hot Springs. In
Georgia died Dec. 21, 1939 Thompson Falls, Mt., 1943[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (7)[...]n, S. J. officiating. Friday July 21, 1905 - Jas and Walter Adams residing
Military[...]t in Butte.
No. 106 and the Arlee Post No. 112 of the American The Sanders County Ledge[...]ral Home in St. Ignatius was in Friday July 27, 1906 - James L. Adams and wife and
charge of ar[...]ern Montana,
Jim and Lena were married about 1902, and they today gives life to those who[...]; the same as it helped save a life in 1906.
2] Barkes P. born April 1905 Butte, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (8)[...]Falls, Mt. Falls, Mt. Wed. April 6, 1932 made note that James
Friday June 6, 1913 - page 3[...]Thompson Falls, Mont. (Death certificate # 1429
government test track west of town. From here Mr[...]d all transfers made last
Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 25, 1918 - page seven - Trout week, the 7th an[...]heir Thompson Falls, Mt. (Death certificate # 2049
work. Mrs. Adams has been a very enthusiastic[...]er Thompson Falls mayor and
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - page eight - News of prominent busi[...]s to the Shodair Crippled
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Salvation Children’s h[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (9)[...]helped build the territorial penitentiary. In
1882 they returned to Missouri and then moved back[...]Weekly Montanian March 21, 1896 - W. G. Adams,
Mr. Adams attended the Thompson Falls school, aged 20, a union miner of Murray, died from
now the Sain[...]W. P. Adams
married Lena Webster Brown in 1902 and was The Sanders County Led[...]ency for 19 years. He owned a local garage
from 1929 to 1946 when he formed the corporation,[...]his home. of Zarelda’s grandparents); 2] Mary Catherine May
Mrs. Adams preceded him in death in 1947. 20, 1834 Marion Co. Mo. - Jan. 22, 1895 Mo.
He was a charter member of the Thompson Falls Walter’s father Luke was born May 24, 1806
Lions club, a past president of the Thompson Falls Marion Co., Mo., and died April 23, 1884. He married
Chamber of Commerce and the first president of the Elizabeth Parker Dec. 2, 1829 Garrard Co., Ky
Highway 10A Assn. He was a membe[...]e Scottish Rite of Missoula Consistory and 29, 1813 Marion Co., Mo., and died Aug. 17, 1889
th[...]y in defense of
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt., May 20, 1937 Thurs. - Kirksville, Missouri and[...]Three years after the Civil War ended, on Jan. 26,
past, has been assigned to act as dispatcher fo[...]ne them, 1] one of whom died in infancy; 2] Walter E. ca
Mile Remount in the summer of 1936.[...]1869) near Novelty, Missouri. (#1 Dan Herriott; #2
Thomas Adams[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (10)[...]raham LeMaistre, (1638 - ‘Kate’ June 12, 1854 Garrard Co. Ky. (She married
1722) who came to Maryland prior to 1669.[...]1887 History of Lewis, Clark,
Haydon married Aug. 20, 1861 Newark, Mo. They had Knox and Scot[...]istian Church, and came in 1880 He
Brown on March 24, 1879 Cherokee Co., Ks. Rosie is said[...]gs
married Katherine Florence McGhee on May 7, 1892. there according to a researcher. Benjami[...]cles of Zarelda’s.
sister and remained there.); 2] Sarah Ann ‘Sallie’ Oct. All the above mentioned LaMaster children’s births,
13, 1842 Garrard, Co. Ky. (William A. Stark on June[...]cation of his personality or an
Thompson on March 23, 1882. They had only one event that nicknam[...]story Walter first moved to Kansas (about 1872) and
of Kansas and Kansans.); 4] Judith Edna Oct.[...]arl April 4, Jeddo, Knox Co., Missouri page 527 B. - Walter C.
1877 Cherokee Co., Ks. Their chil[...]d in Oswego, born in Kentucky; Zarilda J, 32 years, born in
Ks.); 5] William Alexander April 8, 1852 Garrard Co. Kentucky as were her parents; ch[...]in 1870 with his sister years Missouri; 2] Franklin 9 years Missouri; 3]
Lizzie and husband[...]3 years born in Kansas; 4] James L. 4
Dunbar Dec. 20, 1874 in Cherokee Co., Ks. His farm[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (11)12 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]rule of Frank Connelly. Friday Sept. 29, 1911 - front page - W. C. Adams
Zarelda and[...]l be
The Butte Daily Miner, Butte, Mont. Sept. 20, 1884 employed next month by the forest ser[...]Catherine O’Hare,
The Weekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - The remembers her to be a[...]s a car representor.
The Weekly Montanian Jan. 26, 1895 page 3 - W. The Sanders County[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 7, 1918 - front page col 2 - For
sister, residing in the east was dying of p[...]Thompson Township, W. C.
Weekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - W. C. Adams Adams and W. A. Darling won the election over W. E.
was taken suddenly ill Mo[...]sus Thompson Falls, Falls, Mt., Oct. 28, 1925 - W. C. Adams Files Petition
Missoula Co., Mt. ([...]ment of the bank, but action has been
Friday Oct. 25, 1907 - Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Adams[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (12)[...]Appointed to act as police magistrate June 13, 1927. 1892.
1930 federal census #76-76 second ward Thomps[...]f Echo Chapter No. 38 of Pony and
Thurs. March 4, 2004 - Remember When by Sherry Mount S[...]on Walter
and 8 months, and it is within the last 20 years that his E. Adams of Alberton went to Os[...]Walter died April 21, 1934 at the home of his grand-
When Judge Ad[...]his honor, a re-union. At that age he April 23, 1934 in the Wildrose cemetery, Thompson
was sti[...]Thompson Falls, Mt., front page Wed. April 25, 1934,
down’, not realizing that this very job[...]Lewis died Courthouse)
January 10, 1925 Oswego, Kansas, burial was in the
Wild Rose Ceme[...]nsas to
Sanders County Independent Ledger Jan. 22, 1925 Walter C. Adams and Zarelda J. LaMaster[...]s.
She was married to Walter C. Adams, January 26, Walter married Eveline Van Gundy and[...]rn, four of following children: 1] Walter; 2] Elmer; 3] Catheryne;
whom are living -1] Ara (William F. Dolson), 2] 4] Ivan C.
Franklin Adams, 3] James[...]The Anaconda Standard, Nov. 25, 1900 - Mrs.
There are also ten grandc[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (13)[...]on Falls, Montana

The Anaconda Standard, Jan. 26, 1902 - Mrs. J. E. C. M. Adamson has moved his hou[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Slim died Nov. 21, 1964 Hillsboro, Ore., with burial
Friday Dec. 19, 1913 - front page col 6 - Walter E. Nov. 27, 1964 in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson
Adams[...]from Alberta, B. C., for Falls, Mt. (Section 26 lot #5).
an extended visit with his father, W. C. Adams and Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Nov. 26, 1964 page
other relatives.[...]nt Passes in Oregon -
He is enumerated in the 1920 federal census in Graveside services for[...]d in the 1930 federal census in Friday at 2 p.m. in the Fraternal Cemetery in
Alberton, Misso[...]and is
1930 federal census #1-1 School Dist No. 2 Cabinet buried in the Thompson Falls, Cemetery
Nat. Forest April 21-22 page 19A notes that he is a Survivors incl[...]Ava died April 21, 1992.[...]rd Adamson as mechanic at Heater’s garage.
in 1920. He worked here as a laborer.[...]ried and
had the following children: 1] Mary Ann; 2] Ernest M. Adee
Martin 1945-1947 Fraternal cemetery, sec. 26 plot # Weekly Montanian Feb. 15, 1896 - M[...]city while
Ava Nadine Cline was born April 6, 1921 Big recuperating from a severe cold w[...]Pannel Adsem
Falls, Mt. Wed. May 23, 1934 - Local - Slim Pannel Adsem was born Jan. 20, 1892 Stavanger,
Adamson, who has been employed in a CC[...]ie,
Sanders County Independent Ledger Wed. Oct. 23, Michigan April 13, 1913.
1935 Thompson F[...]1914, Vol II page 26, Sanders County Courthouse,
Sanders County Ind[...]hat he resided in Thompson Falls.
Falls, Mt. Nov. 27, 1935 Wed. - Local Happenings - The declaration noted that he was 22 years of age,

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (14)[...]segger George born about 1917 Wash. 2] Walter born about
Nick was born Feb. 22, 1909 in Trout Creek, Mont., 1919 Wash., 3] Jack born about 1922 Mont.
the son of Nicholas George and Rose Schueba[...]rphan boys on his 1930 federal census #20-20 School dist No. 2
ranch. Nick became a jockey at 16, and traveled Cabinet Nat. Forest April 21-22 page 19B - notes that
throughout the country, joc[...]ispell. They had 1] Margariate (Casteel) now dec.
2] Rosalie (Marsh now dec.) 3] Nick G. Aemisegger.[...]da’s children consisted of: 1] Bruce, Nov. 9, 1921;
Service as a scaler. 2] Carmel Ann, May 20, 1924
He loved to hunt, fish, golf and shooting pool[...]946.
Nick F. died at the age of 89, Sunday June 28, 1998
at his home in Kalispell, Mont.[...]Addis L. ‘Bud’ Ainsworth was born Nov. 20, 1904
Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Paul Taylor[...]Addis and Alice were married Sept 9, 1928[...]Colorado, his Marriage certificate # 829 Sanders County
father born in Germany and mother[...]es resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.; both
1919 Mt.; 2] Daniel born about 1924 Wash. were white and neither h[...]t 1897 Wyoming. that Addis was 23 years old and Alice was 21 years
1930 federal census #20-20 School dist No. 2 old.
Cabinet Nat. Forest April 21 -22 page 19 & 19B - Alice Katherine Spen[...]n Iowa. His Missoula, Friday October 26. They named her Mary
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (15)[...]Mt. Friday Sept. 1, 1905 - A. S.
them; Addis was 22 years of age at the time of his Ainsworth o[...]Iowa, a young attorney at
marriage and Alice was 21 years; it notes that Addis law, was here on Friday, looking over the town with a
was 24 years old now (1905 as date of birth); that he[...]nd will return shortly with his wife and
District 2 (20) to serve in the Montana Legislature - househ[...]locate here permanently.
Alice K. died July 12, 1997 at the age of 90 years. As an early day attorney, he assisted in the
Addis died March 27, 2000 Missoula, from his formation of Sand[...]d at the Bee Hive Homes in Friday July 26, 1907 - A son was born to Attorney and
Missoula.[...]rth last Friday.
Mr. Ainsworth was born on Nov. 20, 1904 in Sanders County Signal Jan[...]and the
Alburn Stevens Ainsworth was born Jan. 21, 1879 children also lost all their belong[...]and
(Vermont). Alburn was a brother to 1] Hattie; 2] who has been engaged for the past ten ye[...]es, lost all his
Douglas, Webster Co., Iowa page 429A - W. E. manuscripts and his clothin[...]story window. Heroic efforts
his parents; Julia 42 years born in Vermont as were were done by m[...]the bar in that state. served to 1912. His publicity ad for the office was
In 1902 Alburn married Mabel C. Near in Webster ra[...], 1908 - from his campaign
Falls, Mt. - July 1, 1920; 2] Addis L. (Bud) who later advertisement - In se[...]would select a man that is
Mabel was born Jan 12, 1880 Homer, Iowa, her thoroughl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (16)[...]him to serve the county in the born Jan. 21, 1879; attorney; wife Mabel C.
state legislature[...]public record is an open book, train No. 2 Sunday for his old home.
familiar to all in touch[...]y the voters. Thurs. May 5, 1916 - page 2 col 1 - New Paper Starts
Sanders County Signal[...]fully insured; A. S. Ainsworth law office about $200 newspaper and job printing shop. The pl[...]worth. The amount of capital stock is
Friday June 24, 1910 - page 3 - Attorney A. S. $5[...]orse-whip him or get a gun and shoot
Friday Sept. 24, 1915 - page 3 - Miss Harriet[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (17)[...]ntana

Thurs. Oct. 13, 1916 - front page col 1 & 2 - Plains - A. S. Ainsworth was a Hot[...]akes frequent visits to the health spa.
by Jury. (2 column article). - column three contains -[...]cle) and Parks Tells Falls, Mt. Wed. May 23, 1934 - Mrs. A. S. Ainsworth
Story of Altercatio[...]has been appointed in her place. Mrs.
Thurs. Oct. 20, 1916 - Ainsworth Waives Hearing - Ains[...]the District instituting of the library, 12 or 15 years ago. She has
Court Next Month - (shor[...]ent. municipal election. He won out over Mayor James L.
On July 1, 1920 Mabel and Alburn’s son, Dwight Adams[...]was also a
Ainsworth died from drowning, he was 12 years, 11 defeated candidate for mayor.
months and 18 days old. He was buried Aug. 12,1920 Alburn donated the land that the high[...]in his honor. The Sanders
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Salvation County Independent Le[...]lso served one term in the state legislature in 1924-25
Anderson and Harry L. Baker.[...]County. He
Mr. Ainsworth was then elected in 1923 to serve in was a candidate for the state[...]Masonic Temple. About 1942 a family from Paradise came to Alburn
During th[...]newspapers seeking help. It seemed that in 1921 in the heat of an
made this note - “The Sander[...]nt over a girl at a dance in West Virginia, Roy
1926 - Last Friday A. A. Ainsworth was appointed to[...]cked there belongings and
1930 federal census #52-52 first ward Thompson moved west s[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (18)[...]uccess and standing in his
Mr. Ainsworth served 24 years as a member of the profession speak[...]capacities
board of trustees of School Dist. No. 2, and most of than any mere words we could re[...]ir generous benefactor (Section 10 Lot #12)
was.[...]Mabel Ainsworth - Private funeral rites were
24, 1961 at the age of 82 in the same hospital. At that conducted for Mrs[...]en to Spokane for S. Ainsworth in Iowa in 1902. They moved to
cremation. (Portions of the above[...]Club in 1965. She was instrumental in
Feb. 1, 1962 front page - MSU Receives Ainsworth foun[...]y has suggested that
Thurs. Thanksgiving Day page 2 col 7 - Bar Memorial memorials may be sent[...]ance and patience. He Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 24, 1918 - page eight - News of
gave liberal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (19)[...]mpson Falls, Montana 21

The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]pped Dead - Lumberjack at Heater’s
Friday March 24, 1911 - page 3 - Ed Albert was down Camp[...]rouble,
Sanders County Ledger Friday Feb. 9, 1912 brought on , it is thought, by a[...]erintendent Bushnell. Mr. Alden is a
Thursday Jan 23, 1958 page 4 - Albert Completes grad[...]vember 1956 and Falls, Mt. Wed. Aug. 29, 1934 - School Starts Sept. 4th
received basic t[...]y. room will be $12.50 per month - from out of town -
The 19-year o[...]Cale Miles Aldrich was born Aug. 20, 1872
In the World War I draft cards Sept. 10, 1918 h[...]Cale married Nellie Bernice Sullivan Nov. 25, 1903
not employed; relative: Mrs. Joseph Rouke,[...]a. He was of medium height, medium Oct. 23, 1904 Wadena, Minn (John Songstad Nov. 3,
build, blue eyes and brown colored hair. 1923 Scobey, Mt., dau. Nellie B. and son John M.)
J[...]n the lumber camps and died Dec. 25, 1938 Mullen, Idaho; 2] Vivian Irene
developed pneumonia. He died Nov. 1[...]s, Mt., and was buried Nov. 13, 1918 in 1962) died July 3, 1963 Helena, Mont.; 3] Elizabeth
th[...]cate # 103 Sanders Pearl ‘Bessie’ March 24, 1908 Calvin, ND (married to
County Courthouse n[...]died of pneumonia.) George Fox June 9, 1929 Scobey, Mt.); 4] Cale Miles
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Jr Feb. 20, 1910 Calvin, Mt.; 5] Earl James Dec. 17,
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 14, 1918 - front page col 4 - 1912 Madoc, Mt.(Elsie Hall); 6] Alice C. Aug. 10,

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (20)22 Pioneers and Early Settle[...]ls, Montana

1914 Madoc, Mont (Kenneth Cooper, # 2 Dean the Troy Volunteer Ambulance.
Gaffney).
Nellie Bernice Sullivan was born Jan. 8, 1872 David C. Aldrich
Hasti[...]Polk no longer has David listed.
Mn. Page 229D - Thomas Sullivan (farmer) born Ire;
wife Marga[...]loris Aldrich
Catherine 13 years of age born Mn.; 2] James 11 years Doloris Aldrich was born to R[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
were he homesteaded on 320 acres in Daniels county, June 1978 - Twenty-[...]tta Hamann with Thelma Stuner and Dolores
MTGLS 0028151 - title transfer Feb. 20, 1915 - Aldrich left for Butte Thursday to join the women in
E1/2E1/2 parts; 9 block 35-N township 49-E Range th[...]M&M Johnny Hamann
Montana PM Meridian and W1/1W1/2 parts 10/ sec and Donna Mae as far as Mi[...]35 gave a list of Earl was born Dec. 17, 1912 Madoc, Mont. to Cale
their children and their bir[...]r. and Nellie 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 - ([...]43 Sanders County Earl was inducted March 26, 1942 Missoula, Mt.
Court house).[...]Corps where he became a
Nellie Bernice died May 28, 1949 Thompson Falls, Technician 5 Grade se[...]Mt.
Cale Miles Aldrich jr., was born Feb. 20, 1910, Elsie Hale was born to James Hale[...]n the eastern part of the state.
Cale died Feb. 27, 1989 Eureka, Montana. Earl James Aldrich died July 31, 2005 Conrad, Mt.,
Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Feb.,[...], Thompson Falls, Mt.
natural causes Monday, Feb. 27, at Mountain View Thurs. Aug. 4, 2005 - 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[...]Aldrich. He Troy, passed away Sunday July 31, 2005 at Pondera
was raised in the Scobey area, and[...]Lumber Co. and Earl was born Dec. 17, 1912 to Cale M. and Nellie
later for St. Regis Paper Co. until retiring in 1972. (Sullivan) Aldrich in Madoc, Mont., where he[...]ction of Army during WWII, serving from 1942 to 1945,
Vial Funeral Home. The family sug[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (21)[...]hompson 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[...]worked for a Kevin Ingalls in Missoula, March 2002.
sawmill first as a logger and later serving as a[...]Funeral Home, Missoula, Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 at 1[...]Jay V. Aldrich was born June 23, 1880 Revillo,
Eva Cordilia Ald[...]ra Jay and Frances were married Nov. 24, 1904
Sherwin.[...]Ray born about 1907
Eva married Mason Perry July 21, 1909. Minn.
(See Mason Perry.[...]d for a
Heidi married #1 David Asay in April 1982. homestead: Accession/Serial #: 652645 - BLM Serial
Heidi married #2 Kevin Ingalls March 2002 in #: MTGLS 0030901 for 295.22 acres out of the
Missoula, Mt.[...]Glasgow land office. Title transfer Nov. 2, 1918; SE
She died Sept. 11, 2003 Missoula, Mt. 5/ sec; 33-N to[...]township 46E
Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Sept. 18, 2003 - Heidi Range; (Lot 1 or NENE quarter)[...]3N
Aldrich Asay Ingalls passed away September 11, 2003 township 46E Range - (Lot 6 of W half of[...]Jay came to Sanders county in 1927 and came to
Heidi was born Oct. 4, 1961 in Mis[...]1930 federal census # 18- 18 School dist No. 2 in
enduring smile and infectious laughter. She had a Cabinet Nat. Forest, April 21-22 page 19 notes that
great sense of humor and loved[...]tivities, they own their home; that Jay was 24 years of age at
family gatherings and getting to[...]ends. the time of their marriage, Frances was 25 years of
Heidi was a loving mother and raised tw[...]n
Heidi and David Asay were married in April 1982, Falls, Mt. Aug. 26, 1931 - M. J. V. Aldrich, who took

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (22)24 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]ld Ross place reports that everything is 1929. Mrs. Aldrich passed away on August 26, 1938.
coming along fine. Mr. Aldrich is especia[...]rchard on the old place had Falls on July 28, 1941 from heart trouble.
remained dormant, unpr[...]Dakota.
Frances Aldrich died Aug. 26, 1938 with burial in Funeral services wil[...]born Oct. 16, 1848 Orland,
Minnesota on November 24, 1904. To this union one Ind., to Willia[...]near children were born: 1] Cale Miles Aug. 20, 1872
Scobey, Montana. They came to Thompson Falls in Amherst/Whitetail, Minn.; 2] Abi Sarah March 18,
1929.[...].; 4] Florence Alvena ‘Frankie’ July 14, 1878
26, 1938 at her home in Thompson Falls, from a Amherst, Wis; 5] Jay V. June 23, 1880 Revillo, S. D.;
stroke of paralysis. 6] Henry Eugene Oct. 7, 1882 Revillo, S.Dak - died
She leaves to mourn, her[...]May 3, 1884 Revillo, S.D.; 8] Mary Agnes Aug. 20,
two granddaughters, Dolores and Carol; one sist[...]D.; Willard of Park Lamora’s child: #2 Abi Sarah was born March 18,
Rapids, Minn,; Alfre[...]Point, Mont.; and O. S. Worden of Portland, 25, 1892 in St. Paul, Minn. Abi and John had 9
Oregon.[...]e held Sunday at the Methodist March 3, 1971; 2] Mary Elizabeth born Nov. 27, 1895
church, and the body interred in the Wild[...]el Marguerite born 1901 - died
J. V. died July 28, 1941 Thompson Falls and was 1919; 5] Fra[...], 1971; 7] Joseph Walter born 1909
certificate # 1205 Sanders County Courthouse.) - July 30, 1946.; 8] Edwin Jerome born May 20, 1912
(Draft record states that he died March 24, 1942). - Oct. 2, 1974; 9] George Russell born June 5, 1914.
Sa[...]1903. Frankie died April 19, 1964
Dakota on June 23, 1880. He was married to Frances Revilla, SD.
Worden at Wadena, Minnesota on November 24, # 6- Henry Eugene born Oct. 7, 1882 Revilla, SD,
1904. To this union one son was born[...]o Stewart Bassett, they had Ellen Marie born Sept 20,
Scobey, Montana. They came to Thompson Falls in 1939 Myrtle Point, Ore; 2] Lester Bernard born July 3,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (23)[...]Thompson Falls, Montana 25

1914 (spouse unknown); children: a] Norma Jean; b] 1928, married #1 Lyle McHenry (son Lyle born Sept
Wan[...]d] Buster; e] Butch.; 3] 18, 1950) - #2 ---- Graves - #3 John Craig.
Eugene Lavern born Sept. 20, 1921. Gust O. Johnson was born June 24, 1883.
#7 - Mary Agnes born Aug. 20, 1886 Revilla, SD. Pearl died Nov. 18[...]d Avis born See Gust O. Johnson
Dec. 25, 1907; #2 Frank Murray.
Eugene Aldrich was born Aug. 6, 1[...]t and his mother in Ray was born Jan. 28 1907 Wadena, Minn to Jay V.
Maine (information f[...]Ray came to the county in 1927 and to Thompson
Eugene died on a Saturday April 19, 1902 at Falls, about 1932.
Norden, S. Dak., and was buried in the Clear Lak[...]ear Lake, SD., services were conducted 1932 in Thompson Falls, Mt. To this marriage four
at t[...]ly were enumerated in the 1880 federal #2 Bob Burress); 2] Carol Esther April 14, 1933
census in Township 1[...](Dave Baylor); 3] Ray Stuart; 4] Francie.
page 2 c - Eugene A. Aldrich, farmer 39 years born[...]ls, Mt. officiated by Rev. Nelle Phillips
Lamora 32 years born Indiana, parents born in[...]at
years Iowa; Edith N. 4 years Iowa and Florence 2 neither had been previously married: that Ray was 25
years Wisc.[...]e homesteaded Clara Evelyn was born Oct. 12, 1913, Belknap, Mt.,
on 320 acres filed out of the Glasgow land office, titl[...]Moen.
transfer Oct. 8, 1915. Accession Serial # 492923 - He was a woodsworker and laborer. Later he owned
BLM Serial # MTGLS 0028152 (additional GLO his own logging t[...]nge; W1/2SW his home, with burial June 2, in the City Cemetery,
11 sec. 35N township 49E R[...]n Montana PM Thompson Falls, Mont. (Sec 12 lot 6 block 49).
Meridan.[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Lemora died April 21, 1924 Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. June 4, 1981 page 6 col 3 - Ray Aldrich -
with burial April 28, 1924 Clear Lake, South Dakota. Graveside servic[...]of the Shrider
Pearl Etta Aldrich was born May 2, 1884 Revillo, Funeral Home of Plains.
SD[...]amora Sherwin. Evelyn died May 10, 2006 Plains, Mont., with
Pearl married Gust O. Jo[...]esday,
born July 8, 1908 married Hugh O. Daniels; 2] Cecil May 16 2006 - Plains- Clara Evelyn Garrison Aldrich,
Harry May 30, 1910 married Pearl Trueax; 3] Eugene 92, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at the Clark Fork
Clifford born Aug. 6, 1912 married Evelyn Paulson; 4] Valley Nursing Ho[...]ry Lucille born Evelyn was born Oct. 12, 1913, to Joe and Clara
March 2, 1917 - died Jan. 4, 1921.; 6] Walter Ralph (Moen) Garrison at the family farm at Belknap. She
born Nov. 22, 1919 married Shirley Bradly; 7] Ruth wen[...]l 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 Jones; 8] Lamora 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. They
1946 marr[...]the Aldrich ranch on Cherry Creek near
Oct. 7, 1925 married Fern; 10] Myrtle born Sept 6,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (24)26 Pioneers and Early Set[...]#2 Marsha (Roundly)
Mom did a lot of things in mul[...]nd in homes across the country. In (Megan); 2] Heidi (Gary Ingalls).
her 80s, she decided to cr[...]ied
her children, grandkids and great-grandkids - 27 of #2 Danuser.
them, and identical so nobody felt favor[...]35 years. Came to Thompson Falls, about 1921. She
Karla (Paul) Thoegersen, Angie Johnson, Jil[...]ving are her brother James Garrison and 1962 and they resided most of the time since in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (25)[...]Thompson Falls, Montana 27

Clara Grace Alexander[...]lls, Mt.
in the High School paper “Torch” May 29, 1923. - For Thurs. June 16, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes -
the years 1920-1921 - 1921-1922 and for 1922-1923 - Edward B. Alexander and Miss Alta E. Ja[...]Literary Editor and guiding Thurs. July 21, 1916 - front page col 6 - Change at
spirit of t[...]osition of time keeper, taking the place made
May 29, 1923 - Miss Alexander will teach classes at va[...]sas James Booth Alexander was born Jan. 27, 1867.
Institute late in August.[...]psburg, Alice Florence was born Feb. 22, 1872, (headstone
Kansas.[...]Spoilers.”
Since leaving Thompson Falls in 1923 Miss James died July 6, 1904 wi[...]the minds of all who came with-in on Lots 1&2 of S1/2 Sec 5 to Edward Dolan for $400.
her influence.[...]nder After Alice’s death March 26, 1956, she was buried
The 1915 Thompson[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (26)28 Pioneers and Early Se[...]o logging for
Katherine’s birthdate - Nov. 8, 1924 and stated that three months. On Sept. 1[...]Bill and Kelly, were married over 20 years and had a
Alexander was a week end visitor in Missoula. home on 26 acres on Prospect Creek when their[...]ted
William Jean Alexander was born March 4, 1942 by the County Commissioners to the p[...]t and their
daughter Debby was born in Feb. of 1962, the John Al[...]moving to the Peek ranch south of the river in 1952
Army, after basic training Bill was stationed at[...]to the 84th Engineer John died Oct. 12, 1964 in Hot Springs, Montana
Batn.[...]The Daily Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Aug. 21, 1907
In 1968 Bill and Kelly moved to Thompson Falls. page 2 col. 5 - Thompson Falls, Mt. - Burt Alger - The
T[...]in Hot death of his son.
Springs, Mt. 2] Becky Marie was born there also; 3]
Jason Wetzel[...]n Search & Rescue Andrew Alison was a 1927 high school graduate
and was President of the or[...]his feet, Bill started up IOOF Lodge Jan 1, 1892 at the onset of this
a Wooly Bearers Sport[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (27)[...]ompson Falls, Montana 29

Albert Allen Falls, Mt. Thurs. June 27, 1918 - New of Local
The Weekly Montanian May[...]ovements that will add to
Weekly Montanian Feb. 22, 1896 - Albert Allen has its convenience.[...]n with In the World War I draft list Sept. 12, 1918 he gave
Col. Jas. A. McGowan.[...]and Their son James died Oct. 11, 1923 at the age of 9
Christina Burr. His parents were also born in Canada years 1 mo. 29 days of polio myelitis - signed by A.
of English[...]W. Rew Nov. 11, 1923 and burial Dec. 11, 1923 in the
Ruth Printice was born about 1892 in Blue Hills, Fraternal Cemetery, Thompso[...]were also born in Nebraska. plot # 24.
Alex and Ruth were married and had: 1] James A. Alex Allen is noted in July 1, 1921 as the Grand
born Sept. 12, 1914 Printice, Nebraska; 2] Ruth E. Noble IOOF.
(Buchanan) born ca 1[...]knew Alice F. Alexander, who later married Ed
1912 Neb. (Neil Liddell); 4] Ida O. born 1913 Mullen[...]uth, recalled how when Charles
Shirley I. about 1925 Mt. Rucktaesche[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 18, 1918 - front page col 2 - no relatives or money to pay for a burial[...]retirement of W. N. Minutes of May 3, 1921 as being appointed to the
Malmberg, was sold Wed[...]Board of Health. - In the Minutes of April 3, 1922 he
Gooding, Idaho, and possession was given the s[...]Alex and Ruth’s son, James died Nov. 10, 1923
The new owner is an experienced automobile ma[...]with the business for several buried Nov. 12, 1923. (Death certificate # 268 Sanders
years. He will be assisted by Walter Lu[...]nected with the Allen was born Sept. 12, 1914 Prentice, Neb., to
business for some[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (28)[...]grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
A daughter, Mrs. Ruth Buch[...]til siblings were: 1] Frederick Peter ca 1902 Missoula
his emigrating to the United States Dec. 2, 1911, Co., Mt.; 2] Anna Henrietta Sept. 5, 1903 Missoula
entering t[...]- Mrs. Fred P. Allen gave her daughter, Crystal,
42, where he noted that he was 29 years of age, a a party, this is her 12t[...]Friday May 20, 1910 - page 3 - Heron News - Miss[...]Missoula Co., Mt. (June 5) he stated that he was 52 Christine Allen of Heron, 17 years old, bor[...]e United States in 1880 (19 were married Oct. 29, 1911 Heron, Mont., by E. L.
years ago); that he[...]lk directory as a
the following children: 1] Don; 2] Ron; 3] Patricia laborer.
(Wamer); 4] Caro[...]edger Thompson Falls, Mt.
Mildred was born in 1925 Thompson Falls, Mont. Friday Oct. 15, 1[...]or Spokane, where he intends
Mildred died June, 2002 Spokane, Washington with working on a brid[...]emorial Park. Friday Aug. 9, 1912 - front page - Heron Happenings -
Mrs. Allen, w[...]ughters, Patricia Wamer Friday Nov. 8, 1912 - page 3 - C. Willard and family
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (29)[...]. Dorothy L. Heater was born about 1920 Thompson
Willard has secured work in the Landerd[...]Co., Butte, Mt. He was discharged Dec. 25, 1945
Calif.[...]Allen Wednesday Sept. 12, 1951 - News of our Boys in Blue
The Sanders Co[...]first class, United States
Falls, Mt. Wed. June 12, 1935 - Local Happenings - Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Allen of 823
Edward Allen of Pritchard, Idaho, who was a grad[...]Consolidated School, Corwith, Iowa. He
Thur. Mar. 25, 1925 - Local Debating Team Wins returne[...]was in the 1927 high school graduation.[...]ee
Sanders County Independent Ledger Wed. Sept. 25, Forks, Mont.
1935 Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]home in Camas Lawyer in Butte, Mt., 2] .
from injuries received this summer is back aga[...]not missing
Gale married Dorothy L. Heater Nov. 24, 1939 school: Thos: Primary: Hilda[...]son
Information from their marriage license #1332 in the Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 21, 1918 - page eight - News of
Sanders County Cour[...]week for
Gale H. Allen of Belton, Montana; white; 23 years of Walla Walla, Wash., where she w[...]Allen and Ruth
previously married - married Nov. 24, 1939 Thompson Prentice.
Falls, Mt., by[...]She was in the 6th grade student in 1925.
Minister. Witnesses: Richard and Ethel H[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (30)32 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Falls, Mt. Wed. June 20, 1934 - Miss Ida Allen has Sept. 7, 189[...]Neb. to join her sister Margaret at 14 block 24 which noted that he has resided on this lot
Plai[...]at $25.00. (This document is in the Missoula County
I[...]again.
James married Effie M. Grant about 1882 and they The Weekly Montanian Dec. 26, 1896, Thompson
had the following children: 1] Charles M. Oct. 8, 1882 Falls, Mt. - Allen, J. A. Whole sale dealer, whiskies,
- May 12, 1886 burial Wildrose cemetery, Thompson[...]____. Her sister was Edith Friday Sept. 22, 1905 - James Allen of Wallace, an old
Grant Bail[...]week, looking after business interests.
about 1823 Canada, her parents were born in England;[...]Mr.
Weekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Issue May 21, Allen was in business in Thompson for sixteen years,
1886 page 2 col. 3 - Charlie Allen of Thompson Falls lea[...]17, 1887 - Personal - J. A. Allen, Sept. 20, 1912 - Allen Sells Out - It was reported here
Thomas K[...]Mullan. For several years, ever since
Friday Aug. 26, 1887 - Personal - Mrs. J. A. Allen and leavi[...]y E. F.
those surveying the townsite. Namely Jan. 28, 1893. Mackey, who will be manager[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (31)[...]business affairs and intends to go Friday June 26, 1908 - Mrs. John Allen and daughter,
later in t[...]where they will reside in the future.
Friday Jan. 2, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. A. D. Saunders The[...]siness here 31 years Weekly Montanian Nov. 28, 1895 - Joe Allen’s
ago. They are now located[...]Missoula Co., Mt. (June 4) he states that he is 32 years
John F. Allen was born about 1859 Wright[...]laborer on the ferry.
The Weekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - John The Sanders County[...]job of plastering for Mr. Preston Friday April 28, 1905 - Miss Carrie Cagle and Jos.
who is fixing[...]ad
John F. married Millie Beulen Delaittre Dec. 25, been married. They also sent word that t[...]the bride’s sister, accompanied
Allen; white; 42 years of age born Wright Co., them to[...]w Joseph and Carrie had 1] Edward W. 2] son born
residing in Thompson, Missoula County,[...]ts him
The Daily Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 25, 1901 as a farmer.
page 1 col. 6 - Thompso[...]ca 1863 Littleton, Friday Aug. 16, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. Joseph Allen,
Aroostook Co., Main[...]Polk directory.
Sanders County Signal May 21, 1908 -Thompson The Sanders[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (32)[...]nveying the information that the stork left a 7 1-2 immediate neighborhood gives out, they c[...]the wants of the neighborhood. The mess house has
27, 1958 page 3 - U.S. Seventh Fleet - Duane A.[...]day.
and Ruth Prentice. She was a child in Feb. 1925. The Weekly Missoulian, Missoula[...]Friday April 21, 1882 Weeksville - Mr. D. D.
Levi & O[...]sly married to George Friday July 21, 1882 - Weeksville Items - Levi Allen
Moody and they ha[...]ds soon to put in a patent sheer rudder boom, and
2] Charles. (See Charles for additional information[...]Friday July 7, 1882 - Down the Road - Eddy,
1880 federal census, Le[...]Devils. Friday Sept. 29, 1882 - The saws mill of this section
The Weekly Mis[...]mond & Co, are doing business
Friday March 17, 1882 - Weeksville Items - The Eddy, of the c[...]Mr. George Woodcock, sawyer at
Friday Feb. 14, 1882 - Local Mention - R. A. Eddy the Jo[...]night last, and August he whittled out 21,500 feet per day during the
is a half-hou[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (33)[...]n Falls, M.T. Sat. June until late Wednesday.
28, 1884 - page 3 col 1 - Levi Allen, wife and[...]Maggie C. Allen married Isaac W. Nichols May
1920 federal census has Olivia listed as a widow[...]t. (Index entry).
Margaret Allen was born ca 1912 Mullen, Nebraska, Missoulian, Missoula, Mt[...]ghter of Alex J. Allen and Ruth Prentice. 2 - Married - Isaac C. Nichols to Maggie C. Allen,
Sanders County Independent Ledger Wed. June 20, both of Thompson Falls, Mt. (Index entry[...]r II.
Information from their marriage license #1237 in the His parents were married in 1923 and they had: 1]
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Norman; 2] Charles; 3] Max. Edgar worked for the
Neil Lidde[...]d safety
to Margaret Allen of Plains, Mt.; white; 26 years of education. In 1947, he and his fami[...]Iris died in 1989 and Edgar died Oct. 17, 2002
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson[...]r husband, lost children were born: 1] Mike; 2] Shawn; 3] Patrick
for more than twenty four hour[...]arch for her and were soon joined by a Jan. 21, 1999 - Fay was born March 30, 1933
conti[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (34)[...]ansas and at Falls, Mt. Wed. Feb. 12, 1936 - front page - District
Spearfish, S.D., wh[...]Court Proceedings, Judge Albert Besancon - 2240 -
certificate.[...], not following children: 1] William L. (Judy); 2] Duane
only in competition but in coaching as wel[...]Josephine Esther ‘Jo’ Butten was born Nov. 27,
arrived in Thompson Falls, where they both were[...]the Memorial week Oscar died March 24, 1976 Thompson Falls, Mt.,
end of 1973 when thei[...]son, Patrick, at the and was buried March 27, 1976 in the Thompson Falls
age of 11 was accide[...]ursday Jan. 14, hospital. He was born Sept. 24, 1905 in Walla Walla,
1999 at the Allen ranch. M[...]nclude the widow, Josephine, at the
#2. Josephine (Button) Allen fami[...]liam, Missoula
Oscar Cloyd Allen was born Sept. 24, 1909 Somers, and James, Lolo; a daught[...]s, Mrs. Ray Warfield and Mrs. Ethel Strom, both
1927 Missoula, Mt.[...]remembered has having a withered hand.) Died Oct.
21 years of age born Kentucky to Robert E. Allen and 19, 1999 Plains, Mt., with burial Oct. 22, 1999.
Ethel Cloyd - he had not been previously m[...]ork Valley Hospital
married - married Sept. 30, 1927 Missoula, Mt., by in Plains.
Frank T.[...]ce. Witnesses: Mrs. She was born on Nov. 27, 1917 at Lock Haven,
Bertha Truex and Thos. R. B[...]Toot Button.
Pearl Evelyn Trueax was born April 21, 1912 Hill When she was three years ol[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (35)[...]37

preceded her in death on March 24, 1976. the ferry owners here i[...]Hospital in Plains in the Ethel died May 20, 1918 Thompson Falls, Mt.
laundry. She was an ac[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 16, 1918 - front page col 2 -
with her many friends.[...]r and son -in-law, Virginia and Monday May 20th, after a lingering illness, death
Gary Shields[...]the
Memorial services were held on Friday, Oct. 22 at Methodist church Wednesday afternoon. R[...]Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
following children: 1] Hilda; 2] James; 3] Oscar Cloyd Cloyd and was born in February 1881, in Cumberland
Sept. 24, 1909 Somers, Mo.; 4] Harold ; 5] (Ray[...]Charles Francis Alsdorf was born Oct. 24, 1904
The information from the World War I dra[...]Charles married Rose Frances Andrews Aug. 20,
Preston; nearest relative: Mrs. Hilda Allan of 1927 Vernonia, Columbia Co., Ore.
Thompson Falls; tal[...]Allen” and worked for Rose died March 20, 1974 Vancouver, Wash.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (36)[...]Thompson Falls, Montana

Charles married wife #2 Gladys Enita McCrea June 29, 1997 Oregon City, Ore.; 7] Harvey Allen (aka
29, 1975 Vancouver, Clark Co., Wash.[...]Mt. - Jan. 7,
Gladys Enita McCrea was born Aug. 25, 1902 2000 Lebanon, Ore.; 8] Albert Addis, Jan. 21, 1923
Thompson Falls, Mt. to Fred E. McCrea and Essie[...]9, 1993 Troutdale, Multnoman Friday Jan. 24, 1908 - A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Co., Oreg[...]Cemetery. Mrs. Alsdorf died in a Friday July 24, 1908 - Frank Alsdorf and Arthur
private Troutda[...]coming in to have a fragment
She was born Aug. 25, 1902 in Thompson Falls, of steel removed from[...]d attended the University of Friday Aug. 12, 1910 - page 3 - Born on Monday,
Montana in Misso[...]lesdorf, a
She married Floyd E. Decker on June 12, 1922 in daughter.
Thompson Falls and moved to O[...]sted his
lived in Baker, now Baker city, until 1942, then in name.
Portland. They moved to Vanco[...]ed her in death on March 1, 1964. Friday Jan. 26, 1912 - page 3 - Frank J. Alsdorf, of
She married Charl[...]f 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 rejected.
also worked as a seams[...]Friday Nov. 15, 1912 - page 3 - Born - to Mr. and Mrs.
She is surviv[...]Friday Oct. 22, 1915 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Fr[...]ncis ‘Frank’ Jay Alsdorf was born Feb. 14, 1872 boy who arrived at their home last Friday.
Pe[...]Co., Wyoming and they had the Thurs. Oct. 25, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Notice of
following children: 1] Charles Francis, Oct. 24, 1904 Contest No 484 - 05226 - To George Hodgman, or his
Rock Springs, Wyoming; 2] Clara Ellen, March 1, heirs or devisee[...]- You are hereby
1906 Rock Springs, Wyoming - May 23, 1997 Los notified that Frank J. Alsd[...]ls, Mt. - Jan. 17, 1984 Clear Lake, September 25, 1917, file in this office his duly
Calif.; 4] E[...]to contest and secure the
Falls, Mt. -#1 Ferns; #2 Jackson); 5] Rachel Jay, Nov. cancellation of your homestead entry, Serial No.
12, 1912 Thompson Falls, Mt. - April 22, 1958 Ore. 05226 made March 11, 1914, for list 1-2164 being
(___Heffler); 6] William Hayes, Oct. 16, 1915 - June 44.84 acres in section 4, township 21N. Range 28w, as

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (37)[...]r or devisee, except Marshall Hodgman, 12, 1881 - page 4 - Personals - Mr. S. R. Douglas, o[...]ista, Cal., all Eagle City.
over the age of 21 years; that said George Hodgman
during his lifet[...]e nothing towards claiming said Friday June 24, 1887 Thompson Falls - George F.
land or towards[...]f.. - Frank M. McHaffie.
Ollie died Sept. 17, 1925 Portland, Oregon with Robert & #1 Albertine A. (Lange) Altman
burial Sept. 19, 1925 in the Lincoln Memorial Park, #2 Anna O (Crabtree) Altman
Portland, Ore.[...]ber Bob married Albertine A. Lang June 29, 1893
21 at 2 p.m. Internment in Mount Scott Cemetery.[...]May 6, 1894 Lisbon, N.D. (James Arthur Crabtree); 2]
sisters and one brother.[...], March 14, 1895 Anselm,
Frank Alsdorf died June 25, 1929 Portland, Ore., Ransom Co., ND - March 15, 1895; 4] Walter Julius,
with burial June 2, 1929 in the Lincoln Memorial March 14, 1896[...]Louis, MO; 5] Arthur Conrad, April 27, 1897 Anselm,[...]om Co., ND; 6] Mathilda ‘Tillie’ Erna, Sept. 12,
William Hayes Alsdorf[...]Alsdorf was born Oct. 15, 1915 March 27, 1900 Anselm, Ransom Co., ND; 8] ‘Hattie’
Th[...]ND; 9] Else Sophia, Nov. 13, 1902 Anselm, Ransom
William married Betty Mae Bowers[...]nsom Co., ND; 11] Florance Bertha Irene,
Bevins); 2] daugher (___Wollam); 3] son; 4] son; 5] Dec. 16, 1905 Anselm, Ransom Co., ND; 12] Eleanora
son.[...], ND; 13]
Betty Mae Bowers was born Sept. 13, 1927 Tomah, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Geraldine,[...]1908 Anselm Ransom Co., ND - 1928 Sandpoint,
William died July 1, 1997 Oregon Ci[...]e Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, 1912; 17] Grace W., 1912
Ore. Albertine Amalie Lange was born Oct. 12, 1870, she
Betty died Dec. 27, 1995 Willamette National died July 2, 1931 and was buried in the Pinecrest
Cemetery, P[...]Bob married Anna Olivia Crabtree May 24, 1936
John J. Alsteins[...]int, 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 (38)[...]his parents born in New York; wife Ellen C., was 22
following note is from a letter to Kathyrn Hamshu[...]r followed; 1] Adelbert 5 years of age, Wisc; 2]
nurses training in a 2500 bed state hospital in Annabella 3 years, Wisc.; 3] Josephine 2 years, Wisc.;
Kalamazoo, Michigan from which she graduated with 4] Edna 2 months, Wisc.
honors in June, 1911. She then went[...]ia for three months, after which she came to 24, 1895 Couillardville, Wisc, died 1909; sister
Mo[...]moved some time Josephine Orella June 21, 1878 Oconta, Oconta Co.
before. Enroute to Mont[...]en she was young but didn’t, for ca 1911; 2] William B., born about 1918 Wash
reasons of her[...]had (School records 1936 noted William E. May 27,
no children. Most of her life was spent in Mont[...]ent Helen E./A Daisley was born Sept. 24, 1881 Penn.,
several years operating a nursing h[...]h burial in the Camas, Mt., who on Sept. 12, 1910 made homestead
Pinecrest cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho alongside of his entry No. 02314 for farm unit “H” south east 1/4 south
fir[...]31, 1970 Thompson Falls, Mt. with township 22 N, range 24 W. - witnesses - W. Winfred
burial Sept.3, 1970[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Dec. 22,
Sept 10, 1970 - Anna O. Altman, 83, died Aug. 31[...]nd
services at Pinecrest Cemetery in Sandpoint at 2:30 had to return sooner than she would have[...]ignal Camas, Mt. Friday Jan. 5,
many years in the 20's and 30's as Bonner County 1912 - Demonstrated What the Soil Would Do - A. A.
nur[...]Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Jan. 12,
(born Bedford, Mich) and Ellen Katherine Couillard 1912 - A Farewell Party - Again the Mione Wa Wa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (39)42 Pioneers and Early Settl[...]dvocate Colonel Mrs. Alvord was born Sept. 24, 1881. Her husband,
in the state militia by Ex-G[...]She had resided in Coeur d’Alene since Jan. 2, 1969.
He married Helen Daisley at Pomeroy, Was[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger Wed. Sept. 25,
of Kalispell, Montana; and three brothers, Guy[...]na of Michigan and two he served in the 420th Coast Artillery battalion.
grandchildren.[...]Springs, Colo; and a granddaughter, Christina,
24 lot # 7.[...]. Nov. (Virginia could have died at Oct. 25, 1997 Orlando,
1971 - H. Alvord Dies at 90 - Mrs[...]Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 Mona Helen Alvord was born ca 1911[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (40)[...]ors are the widow, Doris, and two sons, Adel
Nov. 24, 1960 page 8 col 1 - Former Resident Dies in[...]rd of
Seattle. - Mrs. Helen Alvord returned Nov. 12 from Thompson Falls, a brother Delbert, of[...]Survivors in addition to her Louis & #2 Maude Marie (Rodgers) Amons
mother, brother and h[...]name) - Melvina had not been
Bill was born June 27, 1916 Asotin, Wa. to Adelbert previously marr[...]ton Rogers (Druggist) born in Pa. as
Mt., section 24 lot # 6. were his parents; wife - Martha 26 years of age born
Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]born in Kentucky; children: 1]
Wednesday October 21, 1953 - Rites Set Thursday Maude 6 years of age born Mo.; 2] Ethel 1 years of
For Wm. Alvord. - Funeral servi[...].; sister-in-laws C. Nancy Brasher 18
Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Community Congregational years[...]N. D. Friday. Maude Marie died May 29, 1950 with burial June 1,
The Rev. Clare Olney[...]n, Missoula, Mt. Wed. May 31, 1950
here. (Section 24 lot #6) page 12 col 3 - Maude M. Amons Dies at Superior -
He wa[...]n a hospital there Monday following an extended
1920 with his family. He was graduated from hi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (41)[...]er Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April Nov. 21, 1903 Spokane, Wa. by G. W. Stocker, Justice
19, 1884 - page three col 2 - Local News - A. Jay of the Peace. Their[...]Friday Aug. 2, 1907 - Andy Anderson came down[...]Wm. Mathers are driving a tunnel on
Friday March 21, 1913 - page 3 - Blacksmith the Buc[...]do. late 1800's employed 25 to 30 men. The ore from the[...]e filled once again. At every level there would
1920 - Miss Anderson, Commercial and Ancient[...]ore to be taken out by.)
History. For the years 1920-1921 - Miss Anderson The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Commercial - 1921-1922 Miss Anderson, Friday Oct. 4,[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Falls, Mt. Wed. Aug. 21, 1935 - Local Happenings - Friday Feb. 28, 1908 - Andy Anderson arrived here
Mr. and Mrs.[...]r. Probably a mistake in Friday April 24, 1908 - Mrs. A. L. Anderson and
transcribing the[...]usband
1] Martin who lived in Wheeler, Wisconsin, 2] Bessie here.
Owens 3] Mrs. Anne Goodell of W[...]uards
Norway; children: 1] Louis 13 years Norway; 2] Betsy entered the service: A. L. Anderson of[...]em 5 years Wisc; 6] Annie 3 years Friday Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - The Ledger has it from
Wi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (42)[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Salvation
The Sanders County Le[...]isory Board Here. - At a meeting held
Friday Nov. 29, 1912 - page 3 - Deputy Sheriff A. L. August 31,[...]ss from the in the City minutes Aug. 6, 1928 - Sept. 1929.
Copper King up Thompson River.[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Town # 12-12, April 3, page 13 notes that they own
Friday Feb.[...]ff William Moser their own home; Andrew was 28 years of age when he
moved his family down from[...]- page 3 - Anderson Resigns - April 6, 1932 noted that the unofficial report of the
Fr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (43)[...]She married Andrew Anderson in 1902 and the
Andersen.[...]Leslie Anderson, was born. Leslie
written - July 28, 1936 - I, W. L. Thomas, County Anderson[...]at Thompson Falls. Her husband was
State, on the 21st day of July, 1936, A. L. undersh[...]me in
Falls Fraternal cemetery. (Section 4 plot #12) Funeral 1980.
services were held at 2:00 o’clock at the M. E. Alth[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (44)[...]regated from that
Andrew Anderson was born Jan. 28, 1863 organization and their p[...]rnoon in time to take in the Odd
Andrew died 1942 with burial in the Fraternal Fellows d[...]to Andrew Anderson and
children: 1] Ada (Rogers); 2] George F.; 3] Thomas Annie Erickson.
Edw[...]Falls, Mt.
Maggie E. ____ was born July 18, 1862 Ill. Friday July 31, 1914 - front page col 6 - Married -
Maggied died June 23, 1928 Goldendale, Was. Yesterday afternoo[...]The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, Wa., June 28, Rev. F. E. Dodds, Charles W. Shaw and Miss Anna
1928 page 8 - Obituary - Maggie E. Anderson was[...]of Thompson Falls.
born in Illinois July 18th, 1862, and when a small child See Charles W. Shaw.[...]A. Anderson Anna Marich was born Jan. 2, 1922 Missoula, Mt. to
at that place, March 1st, 1883.[...]of Condon, Oregon, and Thomas Anne --- 26. 1940 (Neumyer); 2] Esther Maree Nov.
Edward of Goldendale. 25, 1948 (Faulkner) 3] J. J. March 17, 1942; 4] Alva
They moved from Cheney to Thompson Falls, A March 14, 1943.; 5] Earl T July 26, 1946.
Montana, living there 2 years then moved to Eugene, Annie and Ar[...]Annie married Thomas R. Faulkner March 24, 1965
They came to Goldendale about 7 years ago, and have in Thompson Falls, Mt. In 1972 they moved to Alaska,
made this their home until[...]later moving to Soldotna, Alaska to reside.
June 23rd , 1928, at the age of 65 years, 11 months and See[...]regon. Belle was born June 27, 1862/1872. Her siblings
were: 1] Alice: 2] Fred: 3] Josephine.
Andrew Ander[...]of the Treasure State Realty company.
Friday July 28, 1911 - Additional Local News - Andy[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (45)[...]e Anderson - married to Alice King; white; 22 years of
Camas school.[...]The Daily Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. March 29,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. 1901 page 4 col 2 - Thompson Falls, Mt. - marriage of
Thurs. April[...]r King and Nellie Lapier.
ward.
Belle died June 28, 1932 buried June 30, 1932 Clifford Vernon & Dora (Carlson) A[...]Clifford Vernon Anderson born June 28, 1923 in
In Belle’s Will, Will Book 1 page 225, she states Preston, Wash. to Art Anderso[...]of Pueblo, Col; Clifford died Aug. 5, 2002 Plains, Mt.
niece Irene Parks Rankin of Salt Lake[...]lida Col; Vivian Harold Page 6 Aug. 15, 2002 - Clifford Vernon Anderson, 70
Nachtriel, son of /2 brother C. L. Nachtriel of Buena, of Thompson Falls, died Monday Aug. 5, 2002 at
Col; Chrisana Nachtriel of Buena, Col; Josephi[...]; Alva Anderson He was born June 28, 1923 in Preston, Wash. the
daughter of Fred; Rodney H[...]sting rocks. He also loved to hunt and
July 13, 1925 - Her seven room house and 3 lots in fis[...]ded help. He would entertain kids and teach them
12-13 and Home Sub- division Blk 81 Salt Lake City,[...]ren, Daniel and Karl Wortley and Beth
Friday Dec. 20, 1907 - Carl Anderson until lately Dick[...]Anderson was born about 1867 8, 1935; 2] Josie March 4, 1937.
Alingen, Sweden to Andrew P[...]ir birth dates.
Charles married Alice King March 28, 1901
Missoula Co., Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (46)[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 25, 1918 - page eight - News of
Friday Sept. 3, 190[...]ir witnesses were Dave O. Cleland and
Friday July 28, 1911 - Additional Local News - Andy Mrs.[...]child: 1] Curt William Dec. 1971 Mt. - Feb. 6, 1972 Co.
(Curt died Feb. 3, 1972 Thompson Falls, Mt. of crib
death at the age of 2 months 19 days with burial Feb. Frank Anderson
6, 1972 in the Whitepine Cemetery, Whitepine, Mt.[...]him. They came last
Friday April 17, 1914 - page 2 - Mr. and Mrs. Dan week from Spoka[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (47)[...]Cascade power house, were boating at
Friday March 26, 1915 - page 3 - G. S. Anderson who Englis[...]Irvin Victor Anderson
Friday June 12, 1908 - Gus Anderson, an old time I. V[...]the hospital there. He was Mt., September 1920, to accept an appointment as
enjoying a month’[...]the magnificent salary of $1220 per year. I left a job
The 1913 Thompson Falls[...]eginning of the culmination of dreams I had as a 12-
H. D. Anderson[...]veys, and range
joined the American Legion from 1926 to 1928. appraisals. The hunting and fishing[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. ‘20's.
Friday Aug 18, 1905 - Miss Ida Anderson, whos[...]ss, for the stairs, left four doors, room 210.” Half way up the
about a year. During her st[...]d. One time
and Miss Ida Anderson were drowned at 2 o’clock they had a fire in the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (48)[...]l trades and doers. They knew how
The fall of 1921 I took the ranger examination, to inspi[...]er critical
buy pop, near beer, and moonshine for 25 cents a shot. eye. In the fall of 1920 Supervisor Baker sent me to
You could also get i[...]at near Heron, downriver approximately 12 miles. The
Thompson Falls. I always figured that[...]dred feet over the river and
west in the early ‘20's. Judge Nippert, or Nip, as his had quite a[...]idn’t seem to bother Nip. When he highway 200 now) At this time in 1921 the wagon
first arrived from the east he took up[...]ge.” up again about 2 miles further on. Even though we
In the early 20's I heard much about those hearty[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (49)52 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]ast several hours. In those days Forest 1925 Thompson Falls, Mt. - “We understand that
Rang[...].” Ben didn’t seem too interested in it; in 22, 1974 - Ledger Lines by K. A. E. - “If I had my[...]down the side of the mountain, Plains in the 1920' or attending Spokane’s Expo ‘74
slipping in[...]nd Anderson. He came to Thompson Falls in 1921 to
pick it up so we have the evidence.” In tho[...].
died.” He said, “You know there’s only a 12- year old Our interview with I.V. was for the purpose of
girl keeping house for Jim and 2 other kids. Jim is obtaining information[...]nce of proving J. J. & #2 Alice Anderson.
their guilt at the JP court at Th[...]ell, I J. J. Anderson was born March 17, 1942 Thompson
began to see the light, I said, “Ben,[...]the following children: 1] Cindy (Burgee); 2] Ronnie;
took me a couple of years and several ad[...]y of the early day J. J. died Dec. 19, 2008 Missoula, Mt., with burial
rangers were truly judge, jury and advocate all Dec. 29, 2008 in the cremation.
wrapped up in one package.[...]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. Anderson passed away Friday, December 19, 2008 at
I. V. married about 1923 to a school teacher Missoula[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (50)[...]53

J. was born March 17, 1942 in Thompson Falls, James Gerald Ande[...]nders. He resided in Orla died Oct. 16, 2001 Salem, Ore.
Thompson Falls for many years unti[...]ainter in western Montana. In the late Nov. 29, 2001 - Former Thompson Falls resident Orla
1970s’[...]Maxine Larson Anderson died Oct. 16, 2001 at United
Blackfoot Telephone Company installi[...]she retired from her Orla was born Oct. 24, 1922 in Holdfast,
career. J. and Alice were married on[...]Orla and James Gerald “Andy” Anderson were
29th at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A[...]flowers, the family suggests memorial 1962.
donations to the American Heart Association or[...]e of Anacortes, Wash; and
home in Butte, on April 26. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Angeles and Roge[...]derson June of 2001. Despite losing her ability to speak, she
Ja[...]inspiration to many, and it
Mirth (David Moore); 2] Karen (Tom Wykes); 3] was often sai[...]elonged to the
Orla Maxine Larson was born Oct. 24, 1922 Thompson Falls’s American[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (51)[...]on Falls, Mt.
Jessie T. Anderson was born March 20, 1870 Nov. 15, 1944 - Jesse T. And[...]own, Ill. to Rev. Timothy Martin Anderson 20th, 1860 in Prophetstown, Illinois and passed awa[...]d with his parents to Greene,
sisters: 1] Esther; 2] Sarah; 3] Isadora. Iowa where h[...]en after a few years they moved
born March. 19, 1826 Canada. As an adult he was a to Woodsto[...]y his own father. Mr.
times, #1 Betsy Huntly June 22, 1844 and they had Anderson took his bri[...]have died as an infant. Betsy was born June 10, 1827 and five daughters were born.
and died March 20, 1846. In 19[...]to Hurdfield, N. Dakota where
Timothy married #2 Lucy Woodcock Feb. 22, 1848 they took up farming and stock ra[...]e was
and they had the three girls 1] Esther Dec. 29, 1849 - kind to them until the drought with[...]op
Jan. 5, 1901 (W. Tyson married Aug. 16, 1898); 2] failures came along leaving them little of their
Sarah E Sept. 14, 1852 (W. J. Squire married Aug. 16, holdings. So[...]d giving away the rest,
1870); 3] Isadora E. Feb. 27, 1857 (Casper Zink they turned their faces toward Montana to make a new
married Dec. 1, 1872). Lucy was born July 2, 1822 start and home.
and died March 14, 1868.[...]t Order of
Timothy married #3 Mary E. Peck Dec. 22, 1868 Odd Fellows in 1902. He was active in the local lodge
and they had the two boys; 1] Jess L. March 20, 1870; until his health failed him. This year being the Golden
2] Frank R. Dec. 4, 1875 died June 22, 1910. Anniversary of their wedding[...]Mary E., was born April 7, 1840 and died Sept. 28, a six o’clock dinner and party by the Rebekahs and
1927. Odd Fellows.
Timothy Martin Anderson died Jan. 26, 1908. The oldest son, Orville, a[...]n, Mt.; daughters, Mrs.
Orville Frances, born May 23, 1895 Rockwell City, Ia. Gladys Lacock of E[...]. Maree Hamann of
- Sept. 8, 1911 Hurdsfield, ND; 2] Gladys Irene June Belknap, Mt.; Mrs. Ruth Austin of Whitepine, Mt.;
24, 1897 Rockwell City, Ia. (Edgar Lacock); 3] Arth[...]ds always
Ia. (Ed Hamann); 5] Ruth Anna May 7, 1902 Somera, had a smile and kind word for th[...]n); 7] Lilly May July never had an enemy.
24, 1908 Rockwell City, Ia. (Floyd A. Brake)[...]ternal
Sarah Ann ‘Anna’ Spring was born May 2, 1866 cemetery. (Section 25 lot #24 near Jessie)
Border Plains, Iowa to William E. S[...]John Anderson
Carrie & Kathryn); 2] Margaret (John Doty, no The Sande[...]. Friday July 29, 1910 - page 3 - Cafe Changes Hands -
Jessie w[...]licacies of the season will be found
Mt. (Section 25 lot #23.) on the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (52)[...]Tom Anderson married Dorothy Gould April 23,
Robert Anderson[...]Information from their marriage license #1052
Rebecca J. Anderson.[...]federal census in Tom Anderson of Sloan, Mt.; 24 years of age born
Township 24 Spokane Co., Wash. Page 43A, with his Pla[...]d of Sloan, Mt., 18 years of age born
Rebecca J. 42 born Missouri, father Ky, mother Anacon[...]d and
Virginia; children: 1] Andrew 18 years Ill; 2] Robert Augusta Saltenberger; had not been pre[...]ears Calif; 4] William married - married April 23, 1934 Thompson Falls,
11 years Calif.; 5] Virgin[...]Sanders County Independent Wed. April 25, 1934[...]n were the maid of honor
1930 federal census # 127-128, third ward, and best man. Mr. Ander[...]. Friday Jan. 21, 1887 - County Correspondence -
Severt died 19[...]ooks now 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, George and Olaf[...]Friday July 29, 1887 - Person - Wm. Anderson, a late[...]on of W. H. Anderson, is visiting
acres May 4, 1892 - Accession/Serial #MTMTAA with his p[...]on with the Pacific
Bureau of Land Management. S1/2 36/section 21N Express Co.
township; 27W Range; lot 1 (NENE Quarter) 2 parts
2/block 20N township 27W Range and Lot 2 (NWNE
Quarter) 2 parts 2 block 20N township 27 W Range,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (53)[...]de to Our
Walter A. Anderson was born June 8, 1922 Kelly, Savior’s Lutheran Church of Thom[...]hey had the following children: 1] May
(Sanders); 2] Shirley (Gary Campbell); 3] Victor; 4][...]ersen, 68 if Thompson Falls in Township 24 Spokane Co., Wash. Page 43A, with
were to be hel[...]ing. Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Rebecca J. 42 born Missouri, father Ky, mother
Service was in c[...]Virginia; children: 1] Andrew 18 years Ill; 2] Robert
Mr. Anderson died Friday, Jan. 11, of c[...]ginia M 7 years Calif; 6]
He was born June 8, 1922 at Kelly, Mont., to Anton Frances 3 years Ca[...]transfer Dec. 31, 1904 Accession # MTMTAA 065627
Anderson worked in the woods and for Montana - BLM Serial # 065627, Bureau of Land Management
Power Co.[...]- Lot 1 (NWNW Quarter; Lot 2 (SWNW Quarter); Lot
In 1964, he moved his famil[...]s an operator at the Montana Power block 30 21N township 26WRange Montana PM
Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Pl[...]ls, M.T. Sat. April
At Thompson Falls, he was a 20-year member of the 19, 1884 - page two col[...]Eula was part of the Thompson Falls 1927 high
Bozeman; Brad Sanders, Thompson Falls; Jani[...]Jacob Andersen of Kalispell. May 29, 1923 - Senior Plans - George Andrews -
A bro[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (54)[...]899; memorial with cremation having occurred.
2] Martha (#1 Albert Richard Florin, #2 James
Wollaston, #3 Timlin).[...]Martha Andrews
Leanna died July 1932 her obituary is in the Martha Andrews was born to Leanne E. Dempsey
Plainsman July 28, 1932. and ____ Andrew[...], 1910 Villisca, (see #1 Richard Florin; #2 James Wollaston, #3
Iowa to Raymond S. Andrews.[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson
Falls, Mont. Wed. Feb. 12, 1941 front page - Music[...]anding Sanders County Independent Wed. Aug 29, 1934
work with her piano pupils and has been un[...]rt E. Andrews, born
The Missoulian, Fri. April 12, 1963 - Marion in Mt., and Anna E. Dem[...]was born Jan. 17, 1910 at Villisca, Sept. 12, 1918 World War I draft record # 3187,
Iowa to Mr[...]899; laborer for the AMCC, Anaconda; nearest
in 1924. She attended schools in Denton and was[...]uild; blue colored eyes; dark colored hair.
in 1932 with a major in music and education. She also[...]ollege in Iowa and did post graduate work at 1928 Thompson Falls, Mt. and had the following
Montan[...]mpson Falls, son: Ronald, David, Dustin); 2] Colleen Aug. 20, 1948
retiring from her teaching position[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (55)[...]na

known children: 1] David William 1865-1945; 2] The Daily Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.[...]y listed
Clarabell and Dudley were married Dec. 24, 1895 Dudley.
Thompson Falls, Missoula C[...]Falls Polk directory
children: 1] Elmer ca 1899; 2] Sylvia; 3] Olive; 4] listed Dudley.
Ruth;[...]1930 federal census # 28-28 School Dist 2 outside of
The Weekly Montanian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 26, Thompson Falls, April 11-12 page 17B - notes that
1895 - “Dudley Angst and[...]man were they own their own home; he was 25 years of age at
united in marriage at 6 o’cloc[...]died July 16, 1959 Lewiston, Idaho.
Angst; white; 25 years of age born Waumanda,
Buffalo Co., Wiscons[...]U.S. Forest Service: father D. D.
- married Dec. 24, 1896 Thompson Falls, Missoula Angst of[...]Man Succumbs at Noxon - Elmer Angst,
Friday Aug. 28, 1908 - G. W. and D. D. Angst left on[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (56)[...]Falls, Montana; white; 28 years of age born[...]kman; he had been previously
#2 Elma (Park)[...]to Elma Josephine Park of
Gaylord was born Dec. 2, 1911 near Thompson
Falls, Montana to Oscar Jay A[...]and Edna U.
Gaylord married Grace Leonard July 23, 1934 Parrish; she had not been previo[...]rd died May 11, 1971 Missoula, Mont., with
white; 24 years of age born Thompson Falls, Mt. to bu[...]d worked as a mechanic in that area.
married July 23, 1934 Thompson Falls, Mt. by J. P. On Mar[...]enerson, Jefferson, Ore, Mrs.
Thompson Falls, age 24, were married last week by Robert C. DePue[...]urt. Witnesses were Milton Brown and and 12 grandchildren.
Beth Bemis.[...]andee, Wisconsin and that is
Falls, Mt. Wed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Local Happenings - where his mother[...]re children: 1] David William 1865-1945; 2] Turilla Jane
moving to Dixon where they will wor[...]Adel (Della P)
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Dec. 23, 1937 - 1873- 1957; 10] Birgie 1879-1[...]ce was granted to Gaylord. Mont.; 2] Hugo Herman, born Dec. 1896 Mont. - died
Gaylo[...]ene;
Information from their marriage license #1427
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (57)62 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]lls, Montana

8] Cora; 9] Lucille; 11] Louise; 12] Carroll. (An Angst The 1911 Thompson Fall[...]ery section 18 listed as a carpenter
lot # 2 no dates).[...]hompson Falls, Mt.
Mary Thomas was born Feb. 1872 Wisconsin. Her Friday May 12, 1911 - page 3 - The Mayor
parents were born in S[...]lls Polk directory lists him Friday Jan. 22, 1915 - front page col 3 - Breezy Bunch
as a N. P[...]set on fire as no fire was left in Friday Jan. 23, 1914 - page 3 - Born to Mrs. and Mrs.
th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (58)[...]were
Herbert Washington Angst was born February 22, engaged in clearing away what had been[...]industrious worker until Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, when the funeral
and always to be depe[...]n active member, preceded the funeral
Friday Dec. 25, 1914 - front page col 2 - Newsy Notes procession, playing Chopin’s[...]e afternoon. #2 Mary (Haase); #3 Lena M. (Miller)
The crew with[...]known children: 1] David William 1865-1945; 2]
from the structure when the timbers were[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (59)[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 29, 1917 Oscar obtained a title transfer to his
Fri[...]r a visit. Accession/Serial # 612868 - BLM Serial # MTMSL
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. 0002429 Lot 7 (SWSE Quarter) 22 sec, 23N
Friday July 13, 1906 - Oscar Angst, brother of[...]where married in July 4, 1907 card Sept. 12, 1918: resides Thompson Falls, Mt.;
in Plains, Mo[...]wife Gertrude; he was medium
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2] Gaylord D. Dec. 2, 1911 Mt. height; medium build; blue eyes;[...]Gertrude and Oscar were divorced in March 26,
officiating at the marriage. The marriage took place at 1928, San Mates, Calif. and Gertrude married for the[...]It was at one of the dances in Trout
Friday Feb. 28, 1908 - Mrs. Gertrude Angst[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (60)[...]Angst died at St. Patrick’s Hospital January 29, 1876 and came to Sanders county in 1900
in Miss[...]Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2
daughter Mrs. Nellie M. Waring.[...]ril of George Walter Angst and Mary L (or Ann)
28, 1944 Missoula, Mt. Thomas.
Information from their marriage license # 4239 page The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]sin to John Friday Aug. 6, 1915 - page 2 - Ossie Angst, who fell
Renlinger(deceased) and E[...]ower camp
been previously married - married April 28, 1944 last week, is able to be out, but[...]t list Sept. 5,
Lena M. Renlinger was born Jan. 20, 1877 Glencoe, 1917 - full name and birth[...]endent Ledger, Thompson
Oscar retired June 30, 1952. Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 26, 1918 - page eight - News of
Lena M., died May[...]iner made vacant
of 83 years. He was buried June 12, 1959 Thompson by the departure of Ossie Angst.
Falls, City cemetery. (Section 2, lot 9 block 5). The Sanders County Ind[...]n Falls, Mt. June Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 26, 1918 - page eight - News of
11, 1959- Os[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (61)[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. November 27, 1892.
Thursday Jan. 27, 1983 page 6 col. 3 - John He wa[...]ent July 8, 1980. Lilly Mae died Nov. 26, 1981 with burial in the
April 24, 1957 he married Florence Mace at M[...]e, Gaylord Richard Armeling was born May 23, 1914
Missoula; two sons Jack D. Archibald and A[...]. Fontaine, both of Falls, Mt. Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - G.
Missoula; a daughte[...]Security death index - could be - Florence 26, died at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Last
March 28, 1919 - died Feb. 4, 1997 Idaho Falls, Ida.)[...]months.
Walter Otis Archibald was born Nov. 27, 1892 Gaylord Armeling was the son of Mr.[...]year attended a normal school. He
Dorothy (Roth); 2] Martha (Ranta); 3] Betty (Clark); was born at Basin, Wyo., May 23, 1914. Gaylord
4] Harold; 5] Frances; 6] Walter[...]he family ten years ago.
Walter Otis died Sept. 28, 1950 with burial Oct. 2, Gaylord graduated from the local high school in 1932.
1950 Missoula cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]niversity of
The Missoulian Missoula, Mt. Sept. 29, 1950 page 7 Montana and received a degree in business
col. 2 - W. O. Archibald of Clinton Dies - Walter[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (62)[...]nt J. M. Frisbie of the local Falls, Mt. Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Mrs. H.
power plant. H[...]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[...]about 1884 Illinois, his two had not met for 20 years. When R. A. learned of
father born in Germ[...]he went to visit
Henry married Rose W. about 1912 and they had: 1] him, but arrived there an hour after the sick man had
Gaylord born May 22, 1914 Wyoming, (school died.
records 1935 noted his date); 2] Patricia ‘Pattie’ born
March 10, 1921 Wyoming. (school records 1937[...]their camps on the north side of the river.
Sept. 27, 1881. (Not sure he is our Henry).
They arrived in Thompson Falls late 1929 early John D. & Rhonda A. (Nordman[...]John H. Armstrong was born about 1872 Burston,
1930 federal census first ward Thompso[...]hn D. Armstrong and Caroline
#37-37 April 4 page 12 - notes that he is the County Walstom?
Agri[...]mother Tenn; children: 1] Laura 12, Tex; 2] William
In 1933-34 Rose was President o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (63)[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Sept. 28, 1908 Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Sept. 28, 1908 Thompson Falls, Mt., by J. B. Purden[...]lls, Polk directory has him Friday Nov. 12, 1915 - page 3 - Charles Arnold, one of
listed as[...]who a Thurs. May 19, 1916 - front page col 1&2 - $100 and
few days since fell at the Power camp[...]hman at the Montana standard
1916 book 1, paged 582 678 in the Sanders County mine, and acc[...]ng Earl Arnold was born June 29, 1906 Bainville,
Retta Barnes was born M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (64)[...]formation from their marriage license # 5446 page
286 Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. -[...]; white; 36 years Olive was born about 1902 Minn., to Josephine. Her
of age (6-29-09); born Bainville, Roosevelt Co., fat[...]ch of Eddy, Montana; white;
18 years of age (10-8-27); born Manhattan, Kansas to[...]hie children: 1] Rodney Eugene July 5, 1947; 2] Janice.
Arnold.[...]Vietnam war,
Annabelle Folch was born Oct. 8, 1927 Manhattan, actually having served two ter[...]inal funeral services.
K., born about 1898 Minn.; 2] Olive M., born about He was born Sept. 10, 1880 in Crestwell, Colo.
1902 Minn.[...]his wife were married in
town page 11B April 3-4 #20-20 notes that she is 1915.
widowed; she is[...]r, Mrs. Ida Downes, Burbank,
Falls, Mt. Wed. Aug. 28, 1935 - front page col 4 - Calif., two gr[...]lled on their old friend, Mrs. Edith one of the 2001 Sheriff’s calendars: Volunteer in the
Mittag[...]puty
Josephine died Sept 1957 with burial Sept. 29, 1957 and held officer position in these org[...]ars, a graduate
Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. Sept. 26, 1957 - of the Montana Law Enforcem[...]rker, Libby; ½ sister Charles Pieho, By 2003 he had been the Sanders County Sheriff for
Man[...]nine years.
Mankato, Mn. Moved to Columbus in 1923 from
Heron Lake, Mn. Lived in Thompson Falls from 1929 Rodney Eugene & Dralin Arnold
-[...]. He died in 1914. He was married April 20, 1968 in Hawaii to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (65)72 Pioneers and Early Settl[...]h I retired age. He married Mrs. Atherton in 1932 in Chile, South
37 years later.[...]managing their
Sewall T. Atherton was born June 27, 1867 Ohio, apartment house since 1932.
his parents were also born in Ohio.[...]Will Book 1, page 296, June 29, 1933 - Sewall T.
Lenora E. Robins was born June 24, 1871 Atherton of - wife Lenora[...]ed to Ike Lenora died June 13, 1942 Thompson Falls, Mt., and
Snodderly and had at least one child by that marriage: was buried June 15, 1942 Wildrose cemetery,
1] Gertrude (Bert Hinds).[...]Thompson Falls,, Mt. (Her death certificate # 1235
Sewall and Lenora were married in 1932 Chile, with informant R. R. Robins of B[...]e community Falls, Mt. Wednesday June 1942 - Obituary - Mrs. T.
since about 1932 as it was noted her living here 11 S. Ather[...]a stroke three days before
was buried Feb. 5, 1942 Wildrose cemetery, and grew gradua[...]She was born at Greensfield, S. D. June 24, 1871,
#1192 in the Sanders County Courthouse). (Wild Rose[...]to
cemetery listing has Sewall’s birth as June 27, 1879). Salesville. Later, the family resided[...]for S. T. Atherton Here - S. T. Atherton of 20 years ago. During the last World War she
Hot Spr[...]a
old home of the Atherton and Hind families, at 2:00 granddaughter.
Wednesday afternoo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (66)[...]ased attended the services. Mrs. Atherton had 2] Harry Sept 1891 Idaho; 3] Frank May 1894 Idaho;[...]Smith Oct. 27, 1899.
Atkins[...]ted as a carpenter for
Friday May 14, 1915 - page 2 - Mr. and Mrs. Atkins, the Thompson Falls P[...]r. Atkins worked in the Thurs. Sept. 22, 1916 - Too Good for Regular
screening plant for[...]Atkins.
Frank M. Atkins was born Jan. 21, 1879 Iowa City, The Sanders County Ledg[...]s. Frank
Frank married Margaret Jane Scott Nov. 29, 1915 in Atkins, and her many friends here[...], Johnson Co., Iowa to Margaret died Oct. 23, 1948 Missoula with burial
Robert Atkin, (deceased by 1915) and Martha Phillips Oct. 26, 1948 in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.
- he h[...]d to The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Oct. 25, 1948 page 8
Margaret Smith of Plains, Mont.; white; of legal age col. 2. - Atkins, Margaret Jane, 86, of 917 Locust
born[...]been previously married - Born Jan. 7, 1862 at Springfield, Ohio. She was a
married Nov. 29, 1915 in Thompson Falls, Mont. The member[...]adley the Squire-Simmons-Carr Rose chapel at 2 o’clock
of the local electric lighting plant, g[...]ed at the M. E. Parsonage Frank died June 25, 1950 Missoula, Mt., with burial
by Rev. F. E. D[...]in Plains. Obituary in the Plainsman June 29, 1950.
friends of the contracting parties, were the only The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. June 27, 1950 page 8
witnesses to the happy event[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (67)[...]Navy radio
Mr. Atkins was born in Iowa, January 21, 1879, and man stationed on a large patrol[...]Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 office left for Seattle last Friday to meet[...]sy Notes - Miss
Warren married Mary Gustin Nov. 2, 1914 in Elsie Aubachon is here from[...]chon.
Informaiton from their marriage license # 258
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]elle - Mary had been previously white; 26 years of age born Minneapolis, Hennepin
married - married Nov. 2, 1914 Thompson Falls, Mt. Co., Minn., to A[...]1878 Nevada City, Nevada Mont.; white; 24 years of age born Red Lake Falls,
Co., Calif., t[...]a Elaine Zeh were married at Plains this forenoon
23, 1953 - Inductees - Darrel Atwood, will be induc[...]ceremony. They passed thru here on train No. 42
George A. Aubert[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (68)[...]nd highly esteemed. Her Mt. (Certif. # 929 Sanders County Courthouse,
friends here will mis[...]Friday Oct. 21, 1910 - page 3 - B. Auger, one of the[...]office at Thompson Falls as Friday April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Attorney B. Auger
stenographer.[...]where he lived until he emigrated Friday May 24, 1912 - page 2 - Auger is Successful -
to the United States Dec. 22, 1911 entering through Attorney B. Auger, f[...]Britain and Ireland.
He also noted that he was 25 years of age, a laborer, Adam[...]resided for the last twenty seven
was buried Dec. 21, 1940 in the Wildrose cemetery ye[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (69)[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. In 1920 he joined the newly formed American
Friday Aug. 27, 1909 - Nate Aulback, son of the Legi[...]rray Sun, Adam Aulback and member from 1920 to 1923.
William Robinson came over from Murray on Federal census - 23 January 1920; White Pince
Tuesday having walked as far as the[...]ey were seeking employment on this page:281; SHT:11; ED:192; DN/FN:335/235
side of the range and Nate found a few hours wo[...]Tuesday, having learned the trade in his June 26, 1924 at Missoula, Mt. They had the
father’s office.[...]following children: 1] Helen Louise, Oct. 26, 1925
Spokane, Wa. (Lawton); 2] Richard Clyde, Sept. 1,
A. L. & (Tatro) Austin 1928. (Richard married Mary & they had the
The Sand[...]Mt. following children: a} James Jan 1952 who was on 8
Thurs. June 23, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Oct[...]King, Wash.; b} Jon who
A. L. Austin left on No. 2 yesterday for Missoula resided on 8 Oct[...]Ruth A. Trafford were married Sept. 8, 1937,
Nov 23, 1926. at[...]died Nov. 4, 1958 Cloverdale, Sonoma
#2 Ruth Trafford - #3 Evelyn Eiler Coun[...]northwest of Thompson Albert died March 22, 1992 Fort Braggs,Mendocino,
Falls (at the time, Missou[...]sawmills. He was placed on the 1917 9, 1992 Thurs. - Albert C. Austin; Fort Bragg,
draft list[...]on the east Forest Service ranger, died March 22, 1992 following
coast of Italy.[...]t Bragg, Calif.
SandersCounty Registration Card # 29 - 1. Name: He was born Feb. 16, 1896, the oldest son of Clyde
Albert Clyde Austin age 21- 2. Place Address: Trout Elisha and Dora Made[...]gger and at sawmills. He served with
Thurs. July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Albert[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (70)[...]ountry from the #2 Mary Lettie Ellen (Tooley)
continental divide, th[...]Black Bear Ranger Station, Bull River 1859; 2] Emma Laura 1860; 3] Egbert Warren 1862;
Ranger Station and Elk Park Station. He then[...]al census Hamburg, Erie Co., New
U.S. Forest for 32 years. York page[...]orn NY, father Maine and mother
were married June 26, 1924 at Missoula. She died Conn: (wife) Ama[...]the item that the Weekly Montanian Feb. 22, 1896[...]Doris Austin baby boy.”; 2] Harman Obediah, Dec. 14, 1897
Audrey Doris Austin was born 18 Dec 1929 in Thompson, Mont.; 3] Warren Edwar[...]n a census in 1930 in Harvey, Feb. 27, 1902 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 5] Emma
Thompson Falls, Sand[...]hompson Falls, Mt. and they had the 24, 1905 Thompson Falls, Mt. - this is the article[...]e Sanders County Ledger,
in Sandpoint,Bonner,ID.; 2] George Harvey May 26, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Dec. 29, 1905 - A baby
1952 in Sandpoint, Bonner, ID. (George married[...]tmas eve for the Clyde Austin’s. - 7]
Debra on 12 Jun 1982 in Seattle, King, Washington. Robert Dell Oct. 1908 Whitepine, Mt - June 1912
Debra was born on 25 Sep 1954); 3] James Edwin burial Whitepine 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 Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Mrs.
(Doris married Greg Still on 12 May 1978 in Seattle, Clyde Austin is mentioned.
King, Washington. Greg was born on 25 Mar 1959.); June 28, 1900 Clyde E. filed for 160 acres on the
5] Twy[...]State Counties
Charles died on 10 Apr 1982 in Sect. Nr.
L[...]on 16 Apr SWNE 2/ 22-N 30-W No
1982 in Longview,Cowlitz,WA.[...]SENW 2/ 22-N 30-W No
Clyde Elishia & Dora Madel[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (71)[...]mpson Falls, Montana

NESW 2/ 22-N 30-W No robbed by Eddie Ryan. It appe[...]t, was employed about the place
3 2/ 22-N 30-W No as a swamper and on F[...]dance. Upon his return, Ryan was gone
On Dec. 12, 1904 title transfer was given to Clyde and so was all the money in the cash register, about
on 142.9 acres homestead. Accession/Serial #[...]ds. N1/2NW; also SWNW and Friday Jan. 22, 1909 - Clyde Austin has disposed of
Lot #3 (SENW Quarter), all in Sec 34, 23N township, his interests in the Trout Cree[...]ew White Pine
has purchased NE1/4 of Section No. 12 in tp No 22 N. station. This week they were starting on[...]in county road.
067545 (BLM # the same) - NE Sec 12, 22N Following taken from ‘Echo[...]in and
People; Plains Montana, Thursday September 27, Mose Roach formed a partnership and[...]ted a ferry that crossed near Greene's farm site.
25 - Clyde Austin, of Blue Slide, has purchased fro[...]to be watched with caution. The boat was
December 20, 1906 - Home News in Briefs - Clyde eq[...]ek. He sold the place just east of town to page 2 col 6 - Thompson Falls, Mt. M&M Clyde
Seymour Hur[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
March 28, 1907 - Home News in Briefs Hank Jarred[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (72)[...]had lived in the vicinity of Alger for more than 20
sermon. Mr. Wm. Kirby offered a few words of[...]unty Independent Ledger, Thompson
berry ranch at $2500. Mr. Berry will move onto his Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - page eight - News of
new place in a few[...]home in New York during the coming
Friday March 12, 1915 - page 4 col 3 - Berrys Leave - winter[...]Clyde married Mary Ellen Tooley July 15, 1922
The best wishes of a large circle of friends and[...]or their children: 1] Mary Grace March 5, 1922 Whitepine,
future success and happiness in the scene of their Mt.; 2] Myrtle ca 1923 Whitepine, Mt. - 1923
future endeavors.[...]3] Dorothy Rose born Aug. 3,
Dora M. died April 23, 1918 Trout Creek, Mt. at the 1924 died Sept. 26, 1924 with burial in the Whitepine
age of 38 years, 9[...]death cert. # 318);
ailment. She was buried April 25, 1918 in the Information from their marriage certificate # 624
Whitepine cemetery, Whitepine, Mt. (Death certif[...]t; he had been previously
Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 25, 1918 - front page col 1 - married - marrie[...]been previously married - married July 15, 1922
the river from Alger, passed away Tuesday evening[...]Mary Lettie Ellen Tooley was born July 13, 1882
stricken again last Friday and became rapi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (73)[...]born in Minn) # 1. William December 28th at the home of Mrs. C. H. Willis of
Rowe/Roe they were divorced Dec. 15, 1920. (See Plains where he was under treatm[...]They rode horseback over the trail to
3, 1916 Mt. 2] Kenneth H. April 2, 1911 3] Louis H. Murray to get their licen[...]na.
1930 federal census # 40-40 School dist No. 2 He homesteaded near Graves Creek and later he and
outside of Thompson Falls, April 12-14 page 18 - has his wife took timber claims[...]alls.
1930 federal census # 35-35, School dist #2 outside He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Emma Near in East
of Thompson Falls, April 12-14 page 18 - notes that Aurora, New York an[...]ennsylvania.
married the first time at the age of 20 years; that he All of his surviving childre[...]body was taken to
Clyde Elisha Austin died Dec. 28, 1937 with burial the Whitepine Ceme[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (74)[...]83

Emma married Wayne L. Blackman Feb. 4, 1922 Interests - E. S. Dodds, who has been[...]ths at least;
Edna enlisted into the Army March 24, 1942 after which he will, in all probabil[...]in both Minnesota and North Dakota. He comes
24, 1945 Camp Beal and she later placed her[...]ery near future. At the present time no other
Vol 2 page 15.[...]bank will be continued as in the past.
August 22, 1945 - Coming and Going - 1st Lt. Edna[...]to their midst.
Eva Violet Austin was born Dec. 24, 1905 The Sanders County Ledger[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 24, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - A
Married Barnard Daniel (Ben) Buhler Feb. 1902 carload of furniture and household good[...]r of the Thompson
Eva and Ben were married Dec. 22, 1924 Sandpoint, State Bank and was taken to the[...]ll make their home.
where she and Lela attended 1922-29. The Sanders County Ledge[...]son Falls, Mt.
shortly after arriving in March 1952. She stayed Thurs. March 1, 1917 - Local[...]ion from Keith Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 28, 1918 - page eight - Local
Austin)[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (75)[...]well as various
George H. Austin was born Feb. 27, 1902 Thompson other useful skills. He had a spe[...]ll day
George married Lela V. Perkins June 4, 1926 Hot long.
Springs, Mt. and they had: 1][...]skill that he learned was to care for all types
1927; 2] Stewart (Stuart) Gene born July 15, 1928 - of livestock. He was able to control hor[...]nd, he
Thompson Falls; 3] Audrey Doris Dec. 18, 1929. could stop them, start them and turn[...]ted that equal success.
George was 6 ‘ 2", weighting 142 pounds at the time It must be admitted th[...]could
brothers and sisters were 1] Frances Mary; 2] Irene spend a whole winter all alone in th[...]er if he had all he could pack
(Lela was born on 27 Aug 1901 in Wood Lake, home. I foun[...]ins.
1930 federal census # 3-3, School dist No. 2 Cabinet This is how he made his money for several winters,
National Forest, April 21-22 page 19 notes that they until the fur[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (76)[...]ke to talk over with Wyoming. She was buried on 22 Dec 1987 in
you. I'm going to write about some of[...]go on like an ostrich with its head hidden in 2] Charlotte, 3] Florence, 4] Ernie, 5] Cecil, 6] M[...]start a bank Ruth Anna was born May 7, 1902 in Rockwell City,
account and hope you don't ever[...]d rather you'd draw on the reserve on May 23, 1895 Rockwell City, Ia. - Sept. 8, 1911
account[...]real boost in the right Hurdsfield, ND; 2] Gladys Irene June 24, 1897
direction and watching it grow will be a r[...]atch it Hamann); 5] Ruth Anna May 7, 1902 Somera, Ia.
grow. I am very sorry that Keith did[...]e on his paper route. I know he gave it to 24, 1908 Rockwell City, Ia. (Floyd A. Brake)
you, o[...]good and right, but most of all Nov. 10, 1924 in North Dakota, and bought property
Lela, he mu[...]his were born: 1] Geraldine Mae born Dec. 2, 1927
staying at home. He shouldn't tackle any hard jobs for (Orville Berkey); 2] Margary Irene born April 4, 1929
as he gets T. B. in that lung again it will mean a loss (#1 Larry Lacock, #2 Rawalinson); 3] Opal Ruth born
of several ribs which would be a real handicap, and he Dec. 24, 1930; 4] Delilah Florence born July 2, 1932
has handicap enough now. I think if he could get[...]it would be good for Some time between 1932 and the spring of 1933
him. If he gets cured of w[...]learn, read and writing, and
George died June 12, 1945 Galen, Deer Lodge Co., had quite a memory for remembering dates, she was
Mt., with burial June 20, 1945 in the Wild Rose never a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (77)[...]s. June 20, 1963 - Willard Sorenson and family of Cap
Tha[...]-law George Simson Austin died Oct. 24, 1974 Plains,
remained in the vicinity, while Ge[...]Mt., at the age of 74 years with burial Oct. 28, 1974
on the old Reeder place which they rented[...]d Thursday in the Plains Hospital
Falls, Mt. Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Mr. and followin[...]r. and married Ruth Anderson Nov. 10, 1924 in Fessenden,
Mrs. Austin recently moved into th[...]Lloyd, Whitepine; five daughter, Geraldine
April 28, 1960 page 2 col 7 - Willard Sorensons’’ B[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (78)92 Pioneers and Early Settl[...]example of residing in Trout Creek, Mt.; 20 years of age; born
homesteader spirit.[...]Harmon married Bertha H. Edwards May 7, 1922
Ruth is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 26 great- Missoula, Mt., and they had the follow[...]t-grandchildren, and Robert Guy April 7, 1924 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2]
numerous nieces and nephews. David E. August 16, 1926; 3] Thomas C. ‘Tommie’
In addition to her husband, George, Ruth was June 4, 1928; 4] Audrey; 5] Keith 6] Nancy P. Jan. 3,
precede[...]n 1930 federal census #41-41 School dist #2 outside of
Whitepine Cemetery. TF, April 12-14 page 18 notes that they own their[...]home; that Harmon was 25 years of age at the time of
Harmon Obe[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (79)[...]at Keith Loring Austin was born June 1, 1927
encouragement in his efforts to land a commissio[...]eyes; light brown Gerald Dennis Nagel); 2] Mark Stuart Aug 5, 1949
hair and of medium build[...](Peggy Lou Somervlle); 3] Janet Lynn Feb 21, 1951
First noted on the 1917-1918 Thompson Fa[...](Jerry Crag Paulsen); 5] Robin Valinds Nov. 23, 1954
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]page col 1 - First Boy Zoe was born on 24 Feb 1927 in Gresham,
Scouts of American was organized Sun[...]t San Mary Grace Austin was born March 5, 1922 to
Francisco. The camps are limited in number to 2500 Clyde Austin and Mary Lettie Ellen To[...]siderable more than #1696. Sanders Co., MT)
2500 have applied for admission, many will probably[...]vided at the Falls, Mt. Wednesday, December 29, 1937 - Grade
camp and the men who pass a satisf[...]d in Feb. 11 1964 in Drain, Douglas,
Thurs. July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - W. H. Oreg[...]ront page col 1 - First Falls, Mt., Thur, Sept. 25, 1919 - The Report of the
Flight is Disappointin[...]ying lesson). 1922.
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 26, 1918 - page eight - News of[...]Nancy married Victor Sanders Feb 15, 1952 in
Calif.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (80)[...]Frea Nelson.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1952 - Nancy Austin to be Ray was a mine[...]stin He was counted in a census on 23 Jan 1920 in White
Ray Egbert Austin was born June 1, 19[...]e Elisha & Dora Hazel died on 1 Mar 2004 in Kellog, Shoshone,
Madclon Tooley Austin.[...]ast few days the Cabinet Forest Hazel - 2 July 1982 - Dear Keith - I hope all this will
Rangers have[...]News - A fire was started Friday afternoon, July 24, have had the time to do much about it. My[...]uring the
children: 1] Elizabeth Madelon Oct 1,1942 Wallace, summer months and must stay home[...]4, 1964 in months. After all there was 12 ft. of snow at his mine
Santa Ana, Orange, Calif.[...]s his gold and silver mining but
was born on July 29, 1943 in South Bend, St. Joseph, has lately[...]ore like slowing down.
Kellog, Shoshone, Idaho.); 2] Carol July 6, 1945 He hasn't felt too w[...]quired a cane to use.
children: 1] Gail (Elliot); 2] Dianna (Walde); 3] Steve has been[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (81)[...]hem before next winter. I will be glad to send 240 Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula - Robert
t[...]not been previously married - married Sept. 5, 1942
at Mountain Valley Car and Rehab in Kellog. She w[...]Cremation Bette J. Davis was born about 1926 Missoula,
was held.[...]Warren served in the military on 12 Sep 1918 in
Hazel loved and enjoyed her family,[...]Card #:A105 - 1. Name: Warren Edward Austin - 2.
Mullan and a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran[...]been Clerk of the Mullan Post Office, a clerk 20. Trout Creek, Sanders, Mont. - 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.[...]randchildren. In addition Certificate no: 54-120252 - Warm Springs State
to her husband, she was prec[...]Aug 1954.
Robert Guy Austin was born April 7, 1924 He is buried in the Warm Spring[...]family
Robert married Bette J. Davis Sept. 5, 1942 and I, Keith L. Austin, found[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (82)[...]Helen Avsec Thurs. Aug. 25, 1916 - Heard on the Streets - M.
The 1913 Tho[...]on Falls was a visitor here yesterday and on
Dec. 25, 1914.[...]ms us that they have just disposed of
Friday Jan. 23, 1914 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Fred their[...]eft the first of the B. W. Ayres recently sold 20 acres of his ranch at a
month for Colfax, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Avsec price of $20 per acre. The name of the purchaser could
will h[...](children) 1] Merrett L. 15 years old Pa.; 2] Aulis A.
Departing from Hamburg, Germany, he arrived in (daughter) 12 years old Kansas: 3] Ormadell
New York City April 5, 1902. (daughter) 9 years o[...]old Pa.; 5] Freddie 4 years old Pa.; 6] Almon E. 2
Emperor of Austria and Apostolic King of Hungary.[...]arriage records - Richard B.
page 18, filed Sept. 21, 1914 noted that he was 27 Babcock of Trout Creek, 35 years of age, b[...]as him Mary Alice Button of Trout Creek, 27 years of age
working for the Thompson Falls Powe[...]oyed as Mary Alice Button was born March 27, 1881 Rush
carpenter for the T. F. Power[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (83)[...]l for four years in Ohio and
Robert died Sept. 23, 1952 Anaconda, Mt. at the age Michigan.
of 79 years, burial was Sept. 26, 1952 in the In July 1946, the family mov[...]n became the sole owners and operators of this
1952 - R. B. Babcock Dies in Anaconda - Word came[...]at the Whitepine Church on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 Community Congregational Church, in charge[...]d 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[...]Daun died at the age of 82 years, Sept. 2, 1999 in the
Stephen was raised in Nanty Glo, P[...]General Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1972-74.
and they were later married on June 14, 1941[...]were born, 1] Jon D. who lives in Thompson Falls 2] Daun moved to Spokane, Washington[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (84)[...]Aug. 16, 1887 Decatur, Iowa (Frank Alsdorf); 2]
Congregational Church with Pastor Gaylund Olson[...]hitepine cemetery, 3] John Henry Jr. April 26, 1892 Creston, Union Co.,
Whitepine, Mt.[...]Margaret, April 29, 1901 Battle, Wyoming - Nov. 5,
Ira Lemuel &[...]Portland, Ore.
Ira Lemuel Backus was born Dec. 12, 1882 Red Clara Ellen Backus, 1917 Thompso[...]. (miller) 44 years old draft card on Sept. 12, 1918: date of birth Dec. 12,
born Ohio, parents born in Ohio: (wife) Sarah A. 38 1882; farmer - employed by himself; wife - Clara;
year[...]ray eyes; brown
(children) 1] Effa 17 years Ohio; 2] Charles 14 years colored hair.
Ohio; 3] William 12 years Ohio; 4] John C. 10 years 1920 federal census, Portland, Mulnomah Co.,
Ohio; 5][...]working in Lumber Mill: (wife) Clara 42 years of age
Information from their marriage li[...]pson Falls, Mt. Montana.
book 1 page 142 - Ira Lemuel Backus of Eddy, 35 Clara[...]Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa to burial Nov. 21, 1946 Lincoln Memorial Park,
Silas Backus and (?[...]. Ward &
Margaret DeLong. They were married Aug. 12, 1912 F. O. Bacon
Thomps[...]lls.
The Sanders County Ledger Friday Aug. 6, 1912 Weekly Montanian April 25, 1895 - F. O. Bacon has
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Ma[...]r home on the Weekly Montanian June 27, 1895 - F. O. Bacon’s
Penniston ranch, east of[...]Drummond, Mont tomorrow.
Friday Aug. 16, 1912 - front page col 5 - Ira Lemuel Weekly Mon[...]Ethel was the daughter of Charles Henry Eldridge
236A - Ward, David (carpenter) 37 years born Ill.,[...]ley 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 ye[...]rold Bacon of Camas and family had a son
Alice A. 2 years Iowa.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (85)[...]he stole clothes pins off Accession/Serial # 404290 - BLM Serial # MTMSL
the clotheslines. 0004236 - S ½ of N ½, sec 2, township 17N, Range
Ethel was a waitress for Norm and Edna Lovhaug’s 21W Montana PM Meridian.
“Norm Cafe.” Harold wo[...]ont page col 5 - Divorces
Weekly Montanian Feb. 22, 1896 - J. S. Bacon left Granted - Mrs. Cor[...]Godfrey ‘Curley’ Baer was born March 20,1867
Iral L. & Clara E. (Peniston) Back[...]odfrey
Ira married Clara Ellen Peniston August 12, 1912 is listed as step-son of Josias Florin 51[...]born Switzerland; Franciska, wife of Josias, 32 years
March 20, 1913 Thompson Falls, Mt. born Austria: children: John Florin 21 years Switz; 2]
Information from their marriage license #142 in the Christian 17, Switz; 3] Josia 12, Switz; 4] Emil 12
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. -[...]ed to Clara Ellen Peniston of Eddy, Henry; 2] John; 3] Fred; 4] Godfrey; 5] Anna.
Mont.; white[...]by John
been previously married - married August 12, 1912 & Dorethe Manz about 1878. This family en[...]. Fitzgerald and Lula C. Lux. Wisc page 252A John Manz 53 years old born
Clarinda ‘Clara’ Ellen Ward was born about 1872 Switzerland; wife- Dorethe 46 born Switze[...]avid P. Ward and children: 1] Emily 20 Wisc.; 2] Robert 13 Wisc; 3]
Margaret DeLong.[...]s married had five Switz; John about 1862 Switzer were enumerated in
children.[...]Waumandee residing together. (Page 253 in the census
See John Henry McCormick Penist[...]after Anna died. John is believed to
burial Nov. 21, 1946 in the Lincoln Memorial Park, have[...]Brother Henry, born June 2, 1859 Wisc., died 1952 in
Ira died[...]Weekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 Thompson Falls,
Martha Backus was born March 20, 1913 Thompson Mt. - Godfrey Ba[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (86)[...]dfrey 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[...]gle; that he was a Godfrey died Jan. 23, 1951 Spokane, Washington,
farmer owning his own farm free and clear. with burial Jan. 27, 1952 in the Wild Rose cemetery,
He is recorded in th[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 1- lot # 10 - block 2.
directory.[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. 24, 1951 front page col 3 - Old Timer Passes - Word[...]er the porch and been 84 years of age on the 20th of March. He lived in
was severely burned.[...]from
Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - April 12, 1906 - Wisconsin and taking up farming which[...]Charlie Weber, now deceased and lived
Friday July 24, 1908 - Godfrey Baer, the well known ther[...]nt may John ‘Jack’ Baever was born March 2, 1920.
return to his splendid farm.[...]son Falls Polk children: 1] Richard; 2] Bruce; 3] Trudy.
directory. Jack died Feb. 16, 2006 Wash.
The 1911 Plains Polk directory lists G[...]ders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. 23, 2006 Thurs. - John ‘Jack’ Baever - Former
Frida[...]ew traction engine which was delivered 16, 2006. He was 75.
here aboard the cars Saturday. It will be used on his Born March 2, 1920, Jack lived in Thompson Falls
ranch for plowing,[...]ching Seattle Mariners
Thurs. Oct.11, 1917 - page 2 col 1- Gottifreid Baer, games on TV.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (87)102 Pioneers and Early Settl[...]Illinois. Friday Feb. 23, 1906 - Mrs. A. Bailey received a
In the 1900 federal census ( June 12) he stated that message on Tuesday informing h[...]A. J. Bailey Friday June 24, 1910 - page 3 - Publication notice of
The 191[...]Falls made on July 1, 1908 section 24 township 21N;
range 29 W # 08.
Al. Bailey[...]ry Nov. 6, 1911 to Alden B. Bailey for a 22.24 acre farm.
Friday Feb. 10, 1882 - Local Mention - Mr. Al Bailey, Accession/Serial # 232665 - BLM Serial # MTMSL
of Thompson river, called[...]last week. He 0000008 - lot 4 of N half of NW 24 sec 21N, 29W
is about to open a lodging house and restaurant[...]les from Horse Plains. Friday Dec. 6, 1912 - front page col 4 - James Darwin,[...]r Sanders County Ledger Friday March 21, 1913
father’s sister is Mrs. J. A. Allen of W[...]Mrs. A. D. Saunders, and were entertained
Nevada; 2] Florence born Jan 1883 Washington w[...]ng and wished Mr. Bailey many happy returns.
page 240A lists - Alden B. Bailey engineer, 36 years[...]Edith Alden has moved to Lynn Haven, Fla.
S. 22 years Minn, father SC, mother Canada; daug[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (88)[...]Civil war. After the war he went west, and for 25
Florida, where they propose to make their future[...]ys have lived here for the past 14 years and 27, at La Grande, Ore.
while their innumerable frie[...]survived by his wife, three daughters
Friday May 23, 1913 - front page col 5 - Bailey Buys a[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Friday Jan. 2, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. A. D. Saunders Friday May 31, 1912 - page 3 - Alden Bailey, Jr., left
received word,[...]la. Friday June 21, 1912 - page 3 - Alden Bailey, Better
The Sander[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (89)[...]od in the community. Mr. Saunders is a
Friday May 2, 1913 - page 3 - A. B. Bailey and son yo[...]1932 Thompson Falls, Mt., they had the following[...]children: 1] boy Oct. 27, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt.
The Weekly Montanian[...]y, formerly Homer Jay Baird was born May 20, 1879
of this place, but now living at St. Andre[...]a week, Independent, Washington Co., Pa page 296A - Henry
that her father and mother, who formerly lived on Beard 29 years old; wagon maker; born Pa father born
Wood[...]younger instead of older. She says, About 1922 operated a store with Wales in Noxon.
“I hope t[...]ontana Cayuse. Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 9, 1925 - Obituary for E. Miller[...]unders Sept. 6, 1908 Falls, Mt. Thur. Dec. 2, 1925 - Folks You Know - Mr.
Thompson, Mont.[...]col. 4 - Baird - Homer J, 65, resident of 422 East Pine
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (90)[...]ed 1930
1944. He was born at Washington, Pa., May 20, 1879 Vol. II page 360-361 - Mr. A. H. Baker, the
and came west at the age of 20. He was a retired superintendent of District No. 28 (Polson), was born
merchant and resided in Denve[...]Idaho and the Elks in to Montana in 1912 and for six years was
Missoula. He is survived by[...]ing. 1928-1929. He is one of the leading school men of the[...]Henry & Mabel Helen (Anderson) Baker
Friday Oct. 2, 1914 - page 3 - The mother of R. W. Alfred Henry II born April 8, 1925 in Thompson
Baird, manager of the Riberdy Lumber[...]n, Stevens Co. Wa.
from Charles Wicksell in block 28. Mabel Christiansen was born Jan. 26, 1925 Hot
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]ll River Co., S.D., dau of Seif Peter
Friday Jan. 22, 1915 - page 3 - Robert Baird, manager Christia[...]ny, left the first of the Alfred II died Jan. 22, 1975 Spokane, Wa. at the age
week for a two-week[...]bsence, J. of 49 years. His body interred Jan. 27, 1975. His wife
C. Kelly is in charge of the lum[...]aker Ben Baker was May 21, 1897 Morrill, Kans. to John
The Frontier Inde[...]s, M.T. Sat. April Baker and Elizabeth Kimmel.
12, 1881 - page 2 col 3 - Advertisement - Mooney & Ben marri[...]children): 1] Richard B. July 27, 1919 Sharon
A. F. Baker Springs, Kan.; 2] Marion March 27, 1922 (Saint); 3]
Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as noted Loren Jean ‘Johnny’ Oct 12, 1926 Salem, Neb.; 4]
in the High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Dorothy Jan. 2, 1929 (Willy Cecil).
1922-1923 A. F. Baker, Principal.[...]“Torch” Ben Kelly and Ida Nutt.
May 29, 1923 - Where the Faculty will spend their Ben[...]paper Dec. 1960 - Troy Resident
Feb. 6, 1964 page 2 notes that A. F. Baker was coach Dies Enroute[...]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, principal A. H. Baker.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (91)[...]of Othello, Wash.; moved to Seattle, Wa.); 2] Grace Nov. 1889 Mt. (____
two daughters, Mrs. A.[...]ed by the Rev. Clara was born April 27, 1869 in Kingston, Jamaica,
Marshall Miller, pas[...]are
Dorothy Cecil, Spokane, 19 grandchildren and 27 residing in a home in Ward 3, Hamilton[...]district, Ontario, Canada page 51 household #250. The
Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 matron was Annabella Rayner 52 years of age
p.m in the City of Libby Cemetery with the Rev. Chet England; Elizabeth Stryfoe 52 years old Ireland
Shaw of the Libby Christian Chu[...]with her two children. There were 36 children
at 2:45 p.m.[...]n the life of the three girls.
#2 Pearl (Litford) They were gi[...]ated to the Black Hills and lived at 1916 at 2914 S. 8th St.
Custer City, S. Dakota for five yea[...]iam R. Beamish - Lenora J.,
Anaconda, Mont. in 1882, engaging in the freighting married[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (92)[...], Montana

Sanders County Signal Thurs. April 23, 1910 - Mrs. of age born Dodge Co., Wisco[...]and this year sold several hundred white; 23 years of age born Lake Mills, Winnebago
plants.[...]time to get settle. Thompson people was 20 years of age, she had give birth to four sons.
r[...]ord.
Clyde E. and Clara M. were divorced August 2, (Clara’s daughter Grace Powell a[...]page 7 col 7 marriage. By the time she was 20 years of age, she had
- Divorce - Mrs. C. E. Bak[...]give birth to four sons, 1] Clarence; 2] Lee; 3]
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Jan. 5, Douglas; 4] Monte.
1912 - page 2 Plains Items - Mrs. Charles Freilinger T[...]of the Peace Will Meany.
Friday Nov. 15, 1912 - page 3 - Clara M. Baker of Marriage[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
township 20 north, range 23 west. Application was Thurs. Oct. 4, 1[...]wn and great variety of fine shrubbery.
Clarence, 2] Lee, 3] Douglas 4] Monte.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (93)[...], Plains, Mt. Thurs. February 6, 1930 13, 1925 Mt. (Herbert L. Jacobson, Helena).
- front page[...]rank Baker of Cottonwood, less than a 27 years of age at the time of his marriage, Jennie[...]had been in failing health some time. He 23 years; that they rent their home; he is an electrician
was a native of Green Bay, Wi., and was 72 years of at the power plant and that he d[...]Clarence joined the American Legion in 1926 and
Sanders County, serving two terms.[...]anization until 1945.
Mr. Baker is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Edith Clarence Baker d[...].
sons, Eugene, Clarence, Lee, Douglas and Monte. 2 Jan. 19, 1961 page 3 col 6 - Clarence B[...]rence Baker, 67, retired
Clara died Aug. 5, 1952 and was buried in the Plains superintendent o[...]Mr.
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 1952 - Baker died at his home in Helena las[...]American Legion adjutant at
She was born April 27, 1869 in Ontario, and lived at Thompson Fall[...]me 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[...]ey M. Grace Baker
Oct. 22, 1921 Mt. (#1 Roy Jackman, #2 Luther Grace Baker was the daughter of Clyde E. Baker and
Goodwin, Calgary,); 2] Phyllis A. Feb. 13, 1922 Mt. Clara Cole.
(John C. Snyder, G[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (94)[...]son, force to cigars and candy.
April 16, 1921 Spokane, Wash.
The Sanders County Independent[...]eight - News of James C. Baker was born 1832.
Local Interest - Harry L. Baker, who has been James died March 1912 with burial in Wildrose
appointed to succeed Carl[...]Wild Rose cemetery list - J. C. Baker born 1832; died
Wednesday to arrange for a residence. He re[...]Independent Ledger, Thompson Friday Jan. 23, 1914 - front page - Game Warden
Falls, Mt. Thur[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. license.
Ledger Nov. 20, 1919 Thur. - Aeroplanes For Cabinet Ba[...]d in the 1917 Thompson Falls
Falls, Mt. Jan. 1, 1920 Thurs. - Local News - Harry L. Polk director[...]Laura married Henry Brooks Miller Oct. 29, 1934
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Salvation Thompson Falls, Mt.
A[...]Information from their marriage license #1092 in the
August 31, the Salvation Army Advisory Boa[...]eman; vice-president A. S. Ainsworth; 29 years of age born Harrington, Lincoln Co.,
secre[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. April 21 years of age born Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana
21, 1921 - Wanted! A New Hat - To fit Forest[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (95)[...]he had not been previously married - married Oct. 29, His father died last fall in Troy.
1934 Th[...]732 s. Fourth Ave, Othello, lost his life Saturday,[...]elle L. John Baker was born October 12, 1926 in Salem,
Baker of Thompson Falls were married a[...]Co., at the age of 10
Mrs. J. W. Miller, October 26th, with the Rev. Clark the family moved t[...]and
Loren ‘Johnny’ Baker was born October 12, 1926 two sisters, Mrs. Marian Yule, Chotea[...]Cecil of Spokane.
He enlisted in the Navy Oct. 27, 1943 Butte, Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday, March
Montana acquiring the rank o[...]terian church with Rev. Lavern
discharged January 25, 1946 Bremerton, Wa. Brassard o[...]vices. The Richard B. Baker was born July 27, 1919 in Sharon
two men will act as pall bearers[...]o Ben Baker and Ona Kelly.
Baker was born Oct. 12, 1926 in Salem, Nebr. and Richard married M[...]s High school and Ellen (Allhands); 2] Carol (Choate); 3] Ben C.; 4]
served in World Wa[...]Richard B. Baker of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 20
moved to Lind, Wash. and worked there for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (96)112 Pioneers and Early Settle[...]1935.
Widner.
Mary Elonore Hale was born Jan. 23, 1922 Shirley Mae Baker[...]hank. Shirley Mae Baker was born about 1921 Bozeman,
Richard died Dec. 15, 1990 Yakima, Wa[...]Shirley married Luther Goodwin August 22 in the
Memorial Hospital.[...]d in Nebraska, Colorado and Montana, then 24 years of age born Bellevue, Alberta Canada to
wo[...]Brothers Inc., for 36 years, married August 20, 1939 Thompson Falls, Montana by
working on high[...]nt. Witnesses: Phyllis Ann Baker and
for the past 20 years. Thomas[...]er, Thompson
James T., Baker, both of Union Gap; 12 Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 13, 193[...]s County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Friday Nov. 26, 1915 - page 4 - Roy Baker left on No. Falls,[...]ne, Kansas. Mr. Baker has a wife and three 28, 1908 Thompson Falls, Mt. and they had the
child[...]following children: 1] ; 2] ; 3] .[...]4 (not on Walter E. Baker of Plains, Mt., 21 years of age, born
1935 ) noted their daughters[...]her Co., Id., to Levi Baker and Ada
Margaret Nov. 24, 1922; 2] Elsie Aug. 5, 1926. Walker. - married - Lulu May Williams of Plains, 22
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson[...]nsions - Mrs. Stella Baker $30.00. May 28, Nov 1908 Thompson Falls, Mt., by Henry L[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (97)[...]bet he
sure he would. Now to drive oxen, an oxen won’t back stopped at the cookshack and got[...]going places,” - “Where are you
Anyway, they won’t back up and they have to head goin[...]e time she was
would move a whole length and they won’t back up. talking to him. She[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (98)[...]rs 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 Harri[...]ing Maxine and Stanley Harris home to 30, 1942 - Local Mention - Jack Banister will leave
enter[...]rts to the Record that their
John was born Aug. 23, 1919 Trigg, Co.,Ky. son, John Banis[...]Marcus. He was released Jack died May 29, 1996 Missoula, Montana and was
from service Oct[...]’ Bannister was born January 6, Banister, 82, of Missoula, died Wednesday, May 220 Arthur Bannister was enumerated in the[...]re wife’s brother,
Howard Robert Feb. 16, 1914; 2] Donald G. Feb. 11, Jack moved to Thompson[...]r his future father-in-law, Ben Saint. Jack and
1925.[...]Percy B. Banister of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 25 He was past master of Thompson Falls Maso[...]Miss Alice Alice Banister died Aug. 13, 2004 Missoula, Mont.,
Saint, daughter of Mr. and Mr[...]Mr. Banister has made his home in Montana 15, 2004 - Missoula - Alice Saint Banister, 85, of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (99)[...]rospect creek, who
early Friday morning, Aug. 13, 2004. has been working at the[...]riginal text at the University of Friday Aug. 2, 1907 - W. A. Hayes is back on
Montana. One of Al[...]at 11 a.m. Thursday, Friday Nov. 15, 1912 - front page - Mahoney Quits
Aug. 26, at the Missoula Alliance Church.[...]W. G. Bannon has been placed in charge of the
2] James (Betty Jo).[...]913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him.
Jan. 26, 1967 page 8 - Larry Saint Banister, son of[...]to Denver, Col about Oct. 22, 1917 for burial. (death
Wm. G. “Wes” Bannon was born about 1857 as he certificate # 62 Sanders County Courthouse)
was about 60 years old[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 25, 1917 - front page col 2 - Two Deaths
Friday Dec. 22, 1905 - W. G. Bannon, of Murray, who AT Ho[...]g and he body was taken in charge by
Friday Sept. 21, 1906 - W. G. Bannon, the owner of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (100)[...]was born May 1880 Wash. the
Plains, Mt. Oct. 18 & 25 1917. daughter of Sc[...]in Missoula county.
Walter Scot was born June 12, 1911 Cedar Point, The Sanders County[...]schools after the vacation.
Bertha was born May 2, 1912 Mass. (Retta married Arm[...]ldren and their
birth dates - 1] Water Scott Dec. 23, 1933; 2] Arlene Scott & Selia Annie (Buff) Barnes
Frances Dec. 22, 1935; 3] Norman Wayne Sept 4, Scot[...], and his mother in Illinois.
Walter died Dec. 12, 1966 Mt. Annie was[...]Retta born May 1880 Washington; 2] Winnie Grace
Grace J. Barker was born about 1900 Anaconda, Nov. 1882 Mont. (William Crawford of Clinton, Mt).
Mt., to[...]ool newspaper “Torch” Wash. Page 233D - lists the family - Scott Barnes,
May 29, 1923 -- Senior Plans - Grace Barker, farmer, 26 years Iowa, father Ohio and mother Pa.;
Business[...]Portland. wife Celia 21 years Oregon, father NC, mother Ill.;
Grace married Henry A. Ogeton Sept. 7, 1924 in daughter Rettie M., one month born[...]Friday July 1, 1887 - County Correspondence -
1924 as Grand Noble in the IOOF.[...]creek on Tuesday and will
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 2, 1925 - Folks You Know - remain until[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (101)[...]tt Barnes will
Scott filed on 139.48 acres May 12, 1905, a Cash leave in a day or two for[...]s will remain in
BLM Serial Nr.: MTMTAA067011. W1/2 NE sec 18, Thompson for the present.
township 21N range 29W - Lot 3 or NENE Quarter - The Sand[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.
Lot 4 or SENE Quarter (about 2 or 3 miles up Friday Dec. 9, 1910[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Dec. 22, 1911 - page 3 - Tales of Seventeen
Friday Sept.[...]ls, Mt. - Scott Barnes came down from
Friday Aug. 2, 1907 - Dan Disbro, who has succeeded Mis[...]aving been in business in Thompson Falls for over 20
last Saturday to close the deal. Mrs. Disbro wil[...]r saloon, burning out nine Friday May 29, 1914 - front page col 2 - Mrs. S. A.
business until checked by the use of[...]her many business interests and also
Friday April 2, 1909 - Scott Barnes expects to leave[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (102)120 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]Missoula, Mt.)

Selia A. Barnes died Nov. 25, 1933 with burial Nov. W. S. Barnes
27, 1933 Missoula city cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]ied Nov. 1, Winkler and Agnes McCurdy Nov. 20, 1894
1926 with burial Nov. 3, 1926 in the Missoula City Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]) Barnhill
Winnie Grace Barnes was born Nov. 1882 Montana, Shorty was born Jan. 13, 1928 in Clarkston, N. C.
the daughter of Scott Barnes[...]. 10, 1894 page 3 - Walterboro, S.C; 2] Cora Ellis, Wilmington, N. C.; 3]
Myrtle Elliott[...](dec); 10] Daniel (desc); 11] Frank (desc); 12] George
children, they are Mrs. William Crawford[...]alls, where he met LaRena Perry and they were
col 2. - Marriage - Winnie Grace Barnes of Thompson married Feb. 26, 1951.
Falls, Mt. to William Crawford of Clinton[...]of her son-in-law, William Spokane); 2] Maggie (Rosdahl of Missoula); 3]
Crawford, of Mi[...]passion was always music. He wrote and recorded
2:30 in charge of the Odd Fellows.[...]at Clinton. Four Emery G. died Sunday Aug. 26, 2001 in Spokane,
years ago he came to Missoula wher[...]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 (103)[...]hompson Falls, Montana 121

Friday Sept 7, at Riplinger Funeral Home in Sp[...]ers County Ledger Sept. 6th Claris died Nov. 29, 1965.
& 13, 2001)[...]mother. Everette died Dec. 29, 1965 Thompson Falls, Mt.
In the 1900 federal[...]st of his life at Belknap until
Irwin died Feb. 2, 1945 with burial Feb. 5th in coming to Th[...]sister, Mrs. Dean (Della) Sampson, Lonepine.
2, 1945 with burial Feb. 5th in Winona, Minn.[...]f Clay street. In later years his Friday Dec. 22, 1911 - page 3 - Hank Barrett was the
mother was[...]llian (Halverson) Barrett Friday April 24, 1914 - page 3 - At the hotel Plains
Claris Ba[...]e Montana
Claris married Lillian Halverson June 27, 1940 Power company on the construction[...]thy
Information from their marriage license #1372 in the officiated at the ceremony, and Mr. and[...]egal age; Jesse Frank Barrett was born March 23, 1870
born Pittsburg, Penn., to Henry Ellis and[...]d McClellan Hannah. His parents were born in
June 27, 1940 Thompson Falls, Mt. by E. H. Davis,[...]arrie Davis. Weekly Montanian Dec. 12, 1895 - Jesse Barrett
Lillian Ellis was[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (104)122 Pioneers and Early Settl[...]s, Montana

In the 1900 federal census (June 12) Thompson born New York; mother Penns;[...]Canada of Scottish parents.: (children) 1] John 23
partner Frank Reeder. years old; single; born Mt.; 2] Everett 15 years Mt.; 3]
Jesse married Alice J. Schofield Sept. 27, 1905 Della 13 years Mt.; 4] Kenneth 6[...]1, 1914 Thompson year term.
Falls, Mt.; 2] John deceased by 1942; 3] Della (Hot Jesse died Nov. 15, 1942 buried Nov. 18, 1942
Springs, Mt.); 4] Kenneth.[...]ils by Joan
Alice Jane Schofield was born Aug, 23, 1889 Drazt page 9 & 10.
Stevensvill[...]L. Ruth Marion (Pyatt) Barrett
Ray W. Dec. 17, 1892 Darby, Mt.; 2] Grace (Ernest John Barrett was born a[...]John married Ruth Marion Pyatt April 23, 1932 in
Friday Sept. 21, 1906 - Jessie Barrett, of Darby, Thomp[...]urned to this children: 1] Mavis Lou b. April 23, 1933 (Dave
vicinity the fore part of the week and has made several Greenleaf); 2] Shirley (Robert Reynolds); 3] John C.
visits to[...]hompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 3 lot #10.
Friday March 26, 1909 - Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Barrett, Mar[...]rchase from Rev. John Winn. Mr. was 26 years of age; Ruth was 18 years old.
Barrett wil[...]Falls, Mt. Wed. May 22, 1935 - The baby shower for
The Sanders County[...]Mt. Mrs. John Barrett will be given May 22nd at the Jesse
Thurs. June 30, 1916 - page 2 col 2 - Belknap - Albert Barrett home.
Scofield arr[...]tt moved to Dixon last week.
death in Nov. 15, 1942. After which Alice continued Sanders County Independent Ledger Wed. Oct. 23,
with the store and postoffice until she was abl[...]rse in Diesel engineering.
School Dist. # 4 April 2, page 22A - # 1-1- Jesse Thompson Falls school[...]f 35 years; born Iowa; father Ruth married #2 Francis J. Wade.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (105)[...]hompson Falls, Montana 123

Leonard Barrett Thurs. July 21, 1916 - page 4 col 2 - Alias Summons -
Leonard Barrett was born Aug.[...]at on June
McClellan) and they had 1] Robert Aug. 25, 1867 2, 1914 she deserted from the family home at Cheney,
McGregor, Clayton Co., Iowa; 2] Jesse March 23, Wash. and has not returned. Custody of[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Leonard died Sept. 29, 1921 Thompson Falls Friday June 5, 1908 -[...]t and William
Fraternal cemetery. Sec. #3 plot # 12, Thompson Barrow arrested on Saturday ni[...]y
William ‘Willie’ L. Barrett was born Nov. 27, 1861. larceny and the other to vagrancy and[...]had the following
children: 1] Oliva Aletha Sept. 23, 1900 Saffordville, Chas Bart
Ks.; 2] Claris Melvin March 18, 1891; 3] Orland E. Chas Bart was born Sept 1860 Sweden.
Aug. 26, 1895; 4] Elva L. March 16, 1898; 5] George[...]he was 39
Martha Jeanetta Rich was born April 12, 1870 years old and single; that he cam[...]o to William Elbert Stanley Rich and in 1876 (23 years ago) that he is a naturalized citizen;
Mar[...]r the Cleve W. Bartlett was born about 1892 Bigfork,
rest of the family that were living at h[...]Matties Wines.
Martha died May 11, 1942 buried May 14, 1942 Cleve married Alma Hanson August 12, 1917
Wildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Ano[...]Mont; white; 25 years of age born Bigfork, Flathead[...]tie Wines - he had not been previously married -
12, 1881 - page 2 col 4 - Advertisement - Chambers, married to Alma Hanson of Creston, Mont.; white; 21
Barroll & Williams, Thompson Falls, Montana -[...]Tin and previously married - married August 12, 1917
Sheet Metal Work. Outfitting Supplie[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (106)124 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]cal Minnesota, 1871; re-elected in 1872 and elected
people, as he was employed by the Tho[...]W. Bartley (deceased); 2] Lyman R. (now judge of Municipal
The Sanders C[...]h Mason in
born: 1] William Allen Barto born Aug. 23, 1871. Fox River Chapter No. 49, at S[...]as
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[...]years he was mustered out Oct. Friday June 26, 1908 - Mrs Barto, who has been the
25, 1864.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (107)[...]ompson Falls, Montana 125

Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mrs. Charlotte Ellen Bar[...]there.
Clarence was born July 12, 1917 the son of Lyman Sanders County I[...]week. In 1982 she was residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Clarenc[...]Elizabeth died Feb. 29, 2000 Thompson Falls, Mt.

Eliza[...]. John Barto graduated from the Montana State
29, 1908). College with the class of 1925.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]as an engineer living in Great Falls,
Thurs. May 12, 1916 - front page col 3 & 4 has a Mont[...]- (caption) Miss Margaret John died Dec. 21, 1994 Great Falls, Mt.
Barto who captured first[...]arto, son of Alphonso A. Barto
state college, who won the declamatory contest, held and Ha[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (108)[...]n Falls, Montana 127

east of Red Lake, a land of lakes, small strea[...]soon as possible
Margaret Lucy (Paul Harlow) July 24, 1901 Long Mr. Barto will make arrangements for a permanent
Prairie, Mn; 2] John, 1904 Long Prairie, Mn; 3] home.[...]arto, president of the
Lucy Reid was born Sept. 27, 1875 Long Prairie, First State Bank of[...]and is located in a very attractive spot about 2 miles
a bank and we have been here ever since.[...]ions in the woods, and a big silver-
Friday Sept. 28, 1906 - H. W. Reed and W. A. Barto tipped[...]ed was fairly even, and there was no
Friday Oct. 12, 1906 - Messrs W. A. Barto and H. W. eviden[...]Friday Feb. 7, 1908 - W. A. Barto, baby girl
$20,000. The gentlemen expect to get opened up in a[...]insworth and lodging apartments. The ground floor
2002).[...]ually
a thousand dollar bill which the holder had won in a saved. The vault, which is inclo[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (109)128 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]d by a strong wind Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Salvation
to start spot fires, an[...]reds and in time the fire was Falls Town, #23-23 - notes that William was 24 years
put under control. The forest had no provi[...]of age when he was first married and Lucy was 24
paying fighters except the regular bureau[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (110)[...]enlisting May 8, Mt. 1964) burial section # 12 plot # 13
1917 in Minneapolis, Minn in the Navy for service Elsie Katherine Baxter died Jane. 9, 2003 Thompson
during World War I. He served in the Bu Navy #62. Falls, Mt. - Her obituary appeared in th[...]n New York County Ledger Thurs. January 16, 2003. - Elsie
City, New York.[...]ompson
Jack later moved with his folks in the 1920's to Falls, died at her home Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003. She
Portland, Ore. Jack had two brothers, Les[...]as born Dec. 4, 1901 in the Spokane Valley to
May 28, 1938.[...]graduating from Millwood High School in 1920 as
In 1947 Claude joined the American Legion a[...]Maiden Lane, where she lived for 39 years.
and in 2000 early 2001 Skip’s son, Mike, completed She value[...]givers
had two children: 1] Kate (Kelly Kovarik); 2] Mike. for the last two years, Lu and Black[...]r of Mt. Silcox Chapter #111, O.E.S.
District No. 2. To c[...]father’s old country one declared Dec. 4, 2001 to be “Elsie Baxter Day.”
month after the[...]er.
taken from the Sanders County Ledger Dec. 13, 2001. A memorial service celebrating her li[...]Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 2 p.m. Community
Elsie was very involved w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (111)[...]Memorial services were to be held at 2 p.m.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. Monday, July 7, 2003 at Garden City Funeral Home in
6, 1958 - page[...]r induction into the armed forces during
November 25 at Butte, Montana.[...]n Falls, Mt. April #2 Liz
2, 1959 front page - Thompson River- Bruce Baylor[...]g April 13. 21, 1954 Thur. - David Baylor, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Bruce died June 30, 2003 Missoula, Mt. Floyd Baylor of Snider, arrived here Sept 27 from
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]ld in Hawaii. He visited briefly, leaving the
10, 2003 Thur. - Bruce Baylor - Bruce Baylor, 66, 29th to return to duty with the Navy at Hickam field.
passed away on Monday, June 30, 2003 at his home in David married Carol Aldr[...]following children: 10 Janice Colleen Aug. 20, 1957
He was born Nov. 7, 1936, in Hamilton to Floyd and Hot Springs, Mt. (Sridhar Mekala); 2] David S.
Helen Baylor. The family moved from Pla[...]children: 1] Bruce Nov. 7, 1936 Hamilton, Mt.; 2]
From there he worked in laying the Yellow[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (112)132 Pioneers and Early Sett[...](1880 census called her Cornelia), March 21, 1868 Mo
son of Waltrene ‘Rena’ Danforth. Hi[...]80 census) March 17, 1870
Weekly Montanian June 20, 1895 - Claud and Crawford Co.,Kansas - Jan. 21, 1881 Crawford Co.,
Bessie Beale were mentioned by names only. Ka.; 8] Jesse Aug. 18, 1872 Girard, Crawford Co., Ks
After the marriage of his mother Waltrene to John - Jan. 4, 1962 (Lula Frances Adams); 9] Dora
Willis, Claude assu[...]Oct./Nov 4, 1874 Girard, Crawford Co. Ks. - Sept. 27,
Claud married Winnifred ____.[...])
Claude and Winnifred were enumerated in the 1920 1876 Girard; 11] Theodore Aug. 10, 1878[...]Valley, Co., Mont. - March 26, 1915; 12] Joseph Aug. 24, 1880 Girard,
Later Claude resided in Los Angeles, Calif. Ks - April 12, 1972; 13] Elsie ca 1878.
See Claude Willis.[...]Joseph was born March 31, 1826 Co., IN[...]died July 19, 1896 (July 20, 1894) Brazilton,
Weekly Montanian July 18, 18[...]census, Harrison township, Lee county, Iowa June 25,
busts of these candidates are six feet tall and[...]nominations. We might add here that Dick $2664 - value of personal property $572: (wife)
Beale is an artist and is out for orders for any class of Margaret 24 years of age born Penn.; (children) 1]
paintings[...]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’ B[...]Friday Nov. 28, 1913 - page 3 - The mother of Mrs. N.
Waltren[...]ke her future home
Claud Beale Nov. 9, 1887 Ore.; 2] Besse, Feb. 1889 with her daughter. Mrs[...]ge col 1 - Globe Trotter
Margaret was born July 27, 1836 Wash. Co., Penn., at 80 - After ma[...]ree
Margaret Gardner married Joseph Bealer Feb. 25, years., Mrs. M. Bealer, eighty years[...]ghter living in Kansas City.
1856 Lee, Iowa - May 23, 1893 (John Erler); 2] Sarah Mrs. Bealer is as spry as many of t[...].
(married to John Larimer Hardesty on Feb. 4, 1882 A card received by Mrs. McKeel this morning
Crawford, Kas.); 3] Nancy Ella ‘Nettie’, May 2, 1860 announced her safe arrival in Kansas[...]city she will leave
4] Frances Seigle Oct. 15, 1862 - March 24, 1938 ( for Walnut, Kansas to make her future home with her
Sarah Rebecca ‘Sadie’ Brown; #2 Forney); 5] Ida son.
Bell, Oct. 1, 1864 Mo - May 24, 1894, burial Spangler The 1917 T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (113)[...]t to be. The “Silent
Margaret died Aug. 17, 1929 and was buried Aug. Call” had come and he went to answer it. The funeral
18, 1928 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. -[...]as done so much for humanity in all
Falls, August 21, 1929 - Aged Citizen of Thompson countries an[...]garet Bealer - Mrs. Margaret Bealer was born
July 27, 1836 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.[...]3 - Institutionalized - Charles Bealey.
February 25, 1855. They moved Crawford County,
Kansas in 186[...]was a member of the Friday May 17, 1912 - front page - Old Land Mark is
Baptist Church wi[...]tile
15 years of age. She passed away Saturday at 2:20 a.m company as a store house and located on[...]James Bean was born about 1827.
Theodore A. Bealer[...]soulian, Missoula, Mt. Territory
Ted died March 26, 1915 buried Thompson Falls Friday Jan. 14, 1887 page col 2- 4 - Local Mention -
Fraternal cemetery. S[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (114)[...]ex, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April
Friday April 12, 1907 S. C. Bean of Mullen, Idaho. 19, 1884 - page three col 2 - Local news - Geo. O.[...]d spooks at night but is
children: 1] Sarah Anne; 2] Janet Rebecca; 3] Lebaron quite rational in t[...]Falls, Mt. Harry Beason was born May 1862 Texas, son of
Friday Sept. 6, 1907 - LeBaron Bear[...]de Co.,
LeBaron married Ada B. Chamberlain Aug. 23, Missouri page 170C - Richard J. Beason, farmer, 42
1916.[...]70. Children: 1] Mary 20 years Tx; 2] Henry 18 Tx; 3][...]a 6 years
Cleo Virginia Beardsley was born Nov. 24, 1914 Mo.; 8] Emma 4 years Mo; 9] Willia[...]The Weekly Montanian Sept. 21, 1895 page 3 -
Sanders County Independent Ledg[...]ove his family from Vermillion to
Falls, Mt. Aug. 20, 1930 - Girl Drowns in River At Thompson F[...](Fezler), the 15 Weekly Montanian Dec. 12, 1895 - Harry Beason,
years old daughter of Mrs.[...]The Weekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 24,
She and a half sister went to the swimming hole, but 1886 page 2 col 3 - Marriage - both parties reside in
the you[...]ad a child; He had
Cleo was born in Helena Nov. 24, 1914 and had her boarders living with him;[...]n, Missoula, Mt. Sept. 15, 1903 page
August 15, 1920 and was buried at Thompson Falls. 3 col 4 and in Oct. 18, 1903 page 2 col 1 - Divorced -
The sympathy of the entire w[...]Friday Oct. 20, 1905 - Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Beason of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (115)[...]employment in a mine nearby.
Friday March 23, 1906 - James Beaton of Lothrep
arrived here on[...]Mt. Beaumont and Olive Frint.
Friday Nov. 23, 1906 - James Beaton, setter at the Bern[...]ls, Mt. William T. Beaumont.
Thurs. May 26, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Wil[...]la following children: 1] William F.; 2] Bernice (Donald
yesterday on 41 to inquire into[...]Joe Aldrich).
Beaton. He returned home on 42. Olive Frint was born[...]rs County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Thurs. May 26, 1916 - page 4 col 1 - Two More For Falls[...]17, 1966 page 7 col 4 - Olive Beaumont
asylum on 42 by deputy Sheriff Roy Hart. Dies[...]t card June 15th, 1917 - born officiating.
June 2, 1888 Rice Lake Co., Wisc; farming for F. H.[...]il her
- There was an Oliver Beaton who died July 2, 1946 marriage to William T. Beaumon[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (116)[...]al Chapter 46, OES, of Deer Montana in 1927. She then taught high school in
Lodge, Nile Club[...]Mesa, Arizona and in 1992 moved to Puyallup to be[...]directory. Reposing at Powers Funeral Home, 320 W. Pioneer
Avenue Tuesday 2- 8 p.m Recitation of the rosary[...]Antoinette Clara ‘Toni’ Bedard was born Dec. 25, Wednesday 2 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church.
1905 Thompson[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch”
May 29, 1923 -Senior Plans - Antoinette Bedard, U.[...]Patrick Theodore John Bedard was born June 24,
Clara Antoinette Bedard married David Walter[...]Mt. to Theodore Bedard jr. and
Stewart Nov. 4, 1929 Heron, Mt. Christine Don[...]Patrick married Jeannette Alice Reddle Oct. 24,
Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. officiated by M[...]Informaton from their marriage license # 120 (779)
and Theodore Bedard Jr. License noted that[...]Courthouse, Polson, Mt. - Patrick
Antoinette was 22 years of age, never previously Theodore Jo[...]ed) of Spokane,
married and white: that David was 22 years of age Washington; whtie; 22 years of age born Thompson
born Missoula, Mt. to[...]not been
Toni married Robert Corcoran about 1932 and they previously married - married to Jea[...]hn. of Spokane, Washington; whtie; 224, 1933 Polson, Mt. by W. M. O’Maley,
the Gethse[...]te A. Reddle was born about 1910 Denver,
December 25, 1905 to Theodore and Christine Bedard[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (117)[...]7

Montana, the son of Theodore Bedard sr. (Aug. 22, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]1518 for the purchase of lots 1 and 4 of section 22,
blacksmith, crossing the great Plains he arrived at twsp 24 N range 31 W. Proof will be made before A.
Alder[...]son Falls, Mt.
their eight children: 1] Theodore; 2] Maggie born Friday Jan. 1, 1909 - Theodore Bedard Sr., of
June 17, 1871; 2 Mt; 3] Henry Edmond, 1878 Mt.; 4] Fren[...]s him
parents born in Canada as he was; Maggie is 28 years as Vice-President of the Thompson[...]n
they had the following children: 1] Antoinette; 2] Missoula, Mt. - Cash Entry sale of 24.97 acres B.M
daughter.[...]Quarter)
Theodore married Christine Donlan Dec. 26, 1900 sec. 22 - 24N township - 31W range -Mt. PM meridian
Butte, Mt[...]Sanders Co., Mt. - also lot 4(SENW Quarter) sec. 22
Antoinette; 2] Margaret July 11, 1909; 3] Patrick - 24N township - 31W range - Sanders Co., Mt.
Theodore John, June 24, 1911Thompson Falls, Mt. The San[...]Falls merc. Friday March 25, 1910 - page 3 - Theo. Bedard has
The Sanders[...]on his return when asked what he would
Friday May 26, 1905 - Theodore Bedard father of[...]e the guests of Mr.
morning. Miss Bedard, who was 24 years of age, died and Mrs. Theodore B[...]alysis of the bowels. She was Friday Nov. 25, 1910 - page 3 - Margaret, the two year
t[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (118)[...]s U. S. Land Commissioner and
married Fannie Oct. 21, 1897 Arapahoe, Colorado.) Justice of t[...]he days
Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. Feb. 22, 1906 - when it was a large thriving commun[...]ls, Mt. over by the ACM Co.
Friday April 23, 1909 - W. A. Beebe now residing in He[...]d in the 1911 afternoon at the M.E. Church 2:00 o’clock.
Heron Polk directory as a farmer.)[...]Tender Cafe. Plains, Mt. Feb. 29, 1940.
1930 federal census 2nd ward Thompson[...]er; he is a bookkeeper for the General 10, 1926 - Commissioner Ouster Proceeding
Store; that he[...]ed rather abrupt last
trouble and was buried Feb. 22, 1940 in the Fraternal Wednesday evening aft[...]y, 11 to 1 for conviction.
Falls, Mont. Wed. Feb. 21, 1940 - front page - The firs[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (119)[...]circumstance and he was allowed Friday Jan. 28, 1910 - page 3- The Joe Beighly
to pay up and retains his position as a member of the property, lots 26, 27 and 28 block 31 of the original
board.[...]e it was mentioned in Robert L. & #2 Vickie Beitz
the article that she at one time res[...]Bob Beitz and Beverly.
Helen died July 8 (18), 2002 Redmond, Wash. Bob had been previou[...]Bob married Vickie Sept. 25, 1982 Whitepine, Mt.
John Beighley[...]rd home and will erect a neat Bob died Sept. 24, 2007 Thompson Falls, Mt.
dwelling this summer.[...]Oct. 4, 2007 - Robert “Bob” L. Beitz of Thompson[...]Falls passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2007 at his
The 1905 Thompson Falls Polk director[...]ob moved his family to Thompson Falls
Friday Feb. 28, 1908 - Thompson - Joe Beighley was and b[...]Falls and elected Justice of the Peace in 1982, a job he
repairing the coal decks at Dixon. Mr.[...]er mother which occurred only a short Sept. 25, 1982, officiating their ceremony at the
time ag[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (120)[...]t in by Robert D.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Vickie Beitz Crowley (e-mail rdc 1964@a[...]is.
Memorial services were held Saturday, Sept. 29 in
the Thompson Falls High School gym, with Past[...]er its new management. (Frank Beller)
telephone 1920.) The[...]er
Frank Bell arrived in Thompson Falls about 1922 or near the Copper King mine came over on Monday to
1923.[...]endent Ledger, Thompson
Falls, Mt. Wed. Feb. 5, 1925 - Thompson Falls Loses Di[...]years of
leave us for Chili, South America on the 25th. They age had to register for the draft,[...]e these good people leave us as they Macahin 652 Jackson St. Seattle, Was.; he was
have made many[...]medium in height; medium build; dark colored eyes
2 years ago. They expect to sail from New York by and gray colored hair.
April 2.[...]Cora Joyce Bemis was born March 22, 1911
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T.[...]aughter of George Wilbur
19, 1884 - page four col 2 - Side Tracks and Station - F. Bemis and Edith[...]ged during the week with a birthday, March 23, 1929, Missoula, Mt.
force of men putting in two side[...]296 Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. -[...]Edward Alfred Maillet of Hot Springs, Mt.; white; 27
W. H. Bell[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (121)142 Pioneers and Early Settle[...]ed) and Edith Aldrich - she Edith born Nov. 21, 1907 Plains, Mt.; 4] Cora Joyce
had not been previously married - married March 23, born March 22, 1911 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 5]
1929 Missoula, Mt. by Frank T. Jones, Justice of the Elizabeth Kathlyn born Nov. 21, 1914 Thompson
Peace. Witnesses: Dorothy C. MacD[...]d. She married Aldrich 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 A., born Jan. homesteaded on Swamp Creek.
20, 1948; 2] Robert born July 12, 1949. According to the Plains paper - July 25, 1902. Dr.
Cora died Nov. 6, 1985 Missoula, Mt. with[...]first ad in the Plainsman appeared June 20, 1902.
conducted Saturday at the Community Congregation[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Mrs. Waid was born March 22, 1911 to Dr. W. F. Friday Sept. 18, 1908[...]before moving home is on Swamp creek about 12 miles out of Plains.
to Gardenia, Calif., in 1944[...]son Falls, Mt.
Waid. The couple were married Jan. 24, 1946 and Friday Dec. 11, 1908 - Dr. Be[...]la; two sisters, Beth Wagner, Friday Oct. 29, 1909 - Mrs. W. F. Bemis, wife of
Thompson Falls[...]ce of the
Elizabeth Kathlyn Bemis was born Nov. 21, 1914 family.
Thompson Falls, Mt., the d[...]May Aldrich. Friday Nov. 26, 1909 - Dr. W. F. Bemis dentist,
The Thompson[...]in the old Mass building.
daughter. Elizabeth age 20 born Nov. 21, 1915. Wife in attendance and I can no[...]dental work with promptness and dispatch.
1942 San Rafael, Marin Co., Calif. They were[...]911 Thompson Falls Polk
divorced and she married #2 Gilbert W. Wagner Oct. directory, in the Pl[...]Friday March 24, 1911 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and
Dr. George W[...]ce April 11,
George Wilbur F. Bemis was born 1872. (Tampa, 1919 in Thompson Falls, Mont.,[...]nted the
George married Edith May Aldrich Dec. 12, 1896 divorce.
Madison, SD.; they had the following children: 1] Dr. Bemis died in 1921. (South Dakota possibly?)
Gloria Velma born Oct[...]us 3rd ward Thompson Falls
Neb. (#1 __ Bechtold; #2 Arsene Duclas); 2] Marjorie Town, # 125-126 April 8-9 page 15B - notes that she
Eugen[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (122)[...]marriage license # 613 in the
Edith died March 24, 1961 and was buried in the Sanders Co[...]plot Arsene Duclas of St. Ignatius, Mt.; 42 years of age
# 3.[...]hompson Falls,; Mrs. Cora Waid, Gardena, 23 years of age born Dixon, Nebraska to Wilbur
Cali[...]s. Eva previously married - married April 24, 1922
Perry, Thompson Falls, and Mrs. Frankie Dybevik,[...]Lamora Edith Bemis born Nov. 21, 1907 Plains, Mt.
Gloria Velma[...]Lamora married Arthur B. Popham July 30, 1921,
Neb., to George Wilbur Bemis and Edith May they were divorced; #2 Elmer B. Weinrich married
Aldrich.[...]genia Bemis
Thurs. Aug. 16, 1917 - Front page col 2 - Gloria Marjorie Eugenia Bemis born[...]d been planned for a later date, but the May 29, 1923 - Senior Plans - Marjorie Bemis,
couple changed[...]he event are lacking, but it is expected 1928 Thompson Falls, Mt.
they will make their home in[...]cal Items - Miss Oct. 3, 1963 front page col 2 - Private Rites
Isabel Doris, who has had charge[...]morning in a Missoula hospital.
Gloria married #2 Arsene Duclas April 24, 1922 Mr. Bender had been a residen[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (123)[...]n Falls, Mt. Thompson Falls - Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat
Friday April 24, 1908 - John Berne, who formerly start[...]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, Kan[...]t caused the ferryboat to nearly
Falls, Mt. April 27, 1927 - Dog Catcher on Job - M. H. swamp. Just the[...]rock and swam ashore. The remaining
Friday April 12, 1907 - Al. Benjamin, bookkeeper at two, W[...]t. There McDermott was pitched below
Friday April 24, 1908 - A. M. Benjamin returned on[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (124)[...]ed. The pack mules belong to Henry Patsy; 2] Robert; 3] girl; 4] Mike; 5] .
Bilght of Butte,[...]x or seven years
Dennis’s children are 1] Leon; 2] Janie. experience as a seaman,[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jun 23, 1943 - R. H. Bennet discharged. He re-enlisted in
20, 1957 Thur- Local & Social- MM3 Dennis E.[...]mate second class, Falls, Mt. Wed. Aug. 28, 1935 - front page col 2 -
USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bennett of[...]clusion of the Annual Conference held recently at
23 aboard the destroyer USS Arnold J. Isbell after[...]Union College of Helen, Montana in the class of 1928.
in fleet exercises, and participated in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (125)[...]inger) Bentley
daughters birthday - Mary J. Sept. 29, 1935. Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]nders County Independent Ledger, Thompson 29, 1949 Wed - Local News - James P. Bentley, USN,[...]nders County Independent Ledger, Thompson 25, 1951 Wed - James P. Bentley, seaman, USN, son
Falls, Mt. Wed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Local Happenings - of Mr. and Mrs[...]argest
weighing 7 ½ pounds, Sunday morning Sept. 29. Naval Air Station, San Diego, Calif[...]29, 1953 Wed. - James P. Bentley was married to[...]Bentley Evelyn Stinger ca April 27, 1953.
Conrad M. Bentley was born.
Conrad an[...](Herbert) Bentley
John J., ca 11919 Chicago, Ill; 2] Rita Mae, March 8, John J. Bentley was born about 1919 Chicago, Cook
1921 (Paul Albert Williams); 3] William, July 24, Co., Ill., to Conrad M. Bentley and Edith B. Jones.
1922; 4] Patricia, Dec. 28, 1927; 5] James, April 13, John married Jean B. Herbert Feb. 24, 1940
1929.[...]Information from their marriage license # 2029 page
Falls, Mt. Wed. Dec. 20, 1939 - front page - Birdland 369 Missoula C[...]John J. Bentley of Thompson Falls, Mont; white; 21
and Mrs. A. G. McAllister to C. M. Bentley of[...]his family soon and Jose, Calif.; white; 20 years of age born San Jose,
develop the property[...]ation at the Cap. Laird married - married Feb. 24, 1940 Cap Laird’s Lodge,
Lodge, 80 miles out f[...]ooperation Jean B. Herbert was born about 1920 San Jose,
with Cap Laird, to go into the “Dude[...]heir Rita Mae Bentley was born March 8, 1921 Elm
children and their birth dates.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (126)[...], a
Paul Albert Williams of Eddy, Montana; white; 22 flying piece of metal pierced one of his[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 20 years of age born Elm Charles died July 3[...]quette
Paul was inducted into World War II Dec. 21, 1944 John C. Bequette was born March 2, 1923, Edgar,
Fort Douglas, Utah, after basic training[...]He was discharged
Thompson Falls, Mt. Vol 1 page 52. December 7, 1944 Walla Wa[...]year.
William “Bill” Bentley was born July 24, 1922
Rosell, Ill to Conrad (Con) Bentley and Edith.[...]Bill entered service as a Marine November 16, 1942 Joseph Franklin Bequette was born December 23,
Butte, Mt., he was discharged November 18, 1945 1924 Joliet, Mt., to Charles William Bequette and
San[...]Joe enlisted June 24, 1943 Thompson Falls, Mt.,
Mam[...]irectory does not Joe was discharged March 23, 1946 Bremerton,
list her.[...]Joseph died Aug. 25, 1997 Miami, FL.
Charles W. & Una Vera (Thorsten) Bequette
Charles William Bequette was born Feb. 2, 1889 William Charles & Neva Be[...]Vera Thorsten were married Oct. Wooster.
23, 1916 Billings, Mont. They had the following[...]Missoula, Mt., and was discharged September 25,
Sept. 26, 1917 Cotton Creek, Carbon Co., Mt.; 2] 1945 Ft. Douglas, Utah.
Marjorie Ruth Feb. 25, 1919 Liberty Indiana; (Dewey Bill marri[...]ond Jan. 3, 1948.
Duffel) 3] Mary Jean March 3, 1921 Edgar, William died 1957 and w[...]theWild
Yellowstone, Mt.; 4] Joseph Franklin Nov 23, 1924 Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Joilet, Carbon, Co., Mt; 5] John C. March 2, 1923
Edgar, Yellowstone Co., Mt.; 6] Ruby Grace Sept. 19, Maud Berdick
1926 Hardin, Big Horn Co., Mt.[...]was born 1890 Friday Aug. 23, 1912 - Miss Maud Berdick, a
Charley filed in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (127)[...]and will be missed by many old-timer
1917. On the 20th of July 1920 she married Frank A. acquaintances with wh[...]King of Norway as his ruler. He noted that he was 22
years of age, a laborer, light complexion, 5'10",[...]rty. His
miner; enumerated with William Longyear 42 years, mining engineer, James A. Green is[...]of Spokane. The mine was
Missoula Co., Mt. (June 12) he stated that he was 55 known as the Kentu[...]. Weekly Montanian Dec. 27, 1895 - Hans Berg who
The Sanders County Ledge[...]business with R. R. Shulder at Silver
Friday Feb. 21, 1908 - Trout Creek - Eric Berg is Butte[...]and at that time complained of poor health. 1928; 2] Betty R. Aug. 27, 1929.
A short time afterward he went to Missou[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (128)[...]rge was born Aug. 9, 1907 Northwood, for 25.
N. Dak.[...]financial
Dak., they had three children: 1] John; 2] Jeanne secretary of the University Luthe[...]John, who is a certified public
taught a total of 29 years before she retired. accountant[...], Mrs. Albert
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Feb. 2, 1961 front Haskell in Davis, Calif.; and[...]been in charge of student activity funds and for 20 Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - sec 13 lot # 4[...]., where he was a
member of the debate team which won the teachers Chas Be[...]year. Weekly Montanian Dec. 27, 1895 - Chas Bergerhoff,
His continuing intere[...]Gustav Emanuel Bergstrom was born Jan. 10, 1882
and served as president in 1954-55. He had a perf[...]the T.F. Mercantile Co., boarding at the
In 1952 he joined the Masons and advanced through[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (129)[...]ster of local VFW post in
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Clark Fork, a member[...]J. P. Sheridan (Red) and Charles No. 42 of Sandpoint, and a member of the Shriners.
Rueck[...]Harold Nelson was born Sept. 29, 1898 in DuBois,
John Bergstrom was born April[...]gle; that he came to the United (Babcock); 2] Gladys (Strieby)
States in 1866 (33 years ago) a[...]in Hope.
Douglas C. Berkey was born Feb. 7, 1952 Harold married Teddae Louise Morris Aug. 25,
Thompson Falls, Mt., to Orville Berkey and Geraldine 1921, the marriage performed by Samuel C. Morris in
A[...]farmed until
The Sandpoint, Dailey Bee, Aug. 1, 2001 - Douglas 1947.
C. Berkey - Douglas C.[...]two children, Robert Rex
suddenly Thursday, July 26, 2001 while working in March 9, 1922 and Orville Calvin.
Hope.[...]el Clemons Morris, a traveling
Saturday Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Senior revivalist[...]felt’s Moon farm.
Chapel on Friday, Aug. 3, 2001 from noon until 8 p.m. In 1948 they we[...]of their farm in Hope,
Doug was born Feb. 7, 1952 in Thompson Falls, Idaho. It was a yea[...]Hope awhile, Harold and
Senior Chief Yeoman after 23 years. Upon his Teddae deci[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (130)[...]e could no longer take Orville died Aug. 25, 2007 Spokane, Wash.
care of themself, Robert was de[...]in Alaska, they were moved to Couer 6, 2007 Thurs. - Orville C. Berkey, 82, passed away in
d’Alene to the assisted care fa[...]Spokane, Wash., on Saturday Aug. 25, 2007. Funeral
Thedda died in Coeur d’Alene in 19[...]on Falls Fraternal cemetery sec. 30 31, 2007 at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel, Sandpoint,
spac[...], section # 30 Orville was born Dec. 24, 1924 in Hope, Idaho and
space # 9.[...]7 with burial in the Fraternal class of 1942. During World War II he served with the
cemetery,[...]he war he logged in North
Orville was born Dec. 24, 1924 Hope, Idaho to Idaho. He an Geraldine[...]ar and their farm had been Engineers #302 out of Seattle. He was a member of
recently washe[...]the Lakeside Masonic Lodge #42 AF and AM, the
His father bought the old Ainswo[...]n Clark Fork
Geraldine Mae Austin was born Dec. 2, 1927 and the IOOF Lodge out of Plummer,[...]Gerry Berkey
(Thomas G. Roche, a daughter Megan); 2] Douglas of Clark Fork, Idaho; two daughters, Carolyn L
Calvin born Feb. 7, 1952 died July 26, 2001 Clarks (Thoms) Roche of San Diego, Cal[...]four
they had two children, Jennifer and Shawn; #2 Sandra grandchildren, Jennifer Berke[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (131)152 Pioneers and Early Settler[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.
1954 and Douglas C. Berkey in 2001, and a brother Friday Oct. 16, 1908 - E.[...]eafter the blacksmith shop
for Children, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, Was. 99210 - will be conducted under the firm name of Bernard &
2472.[...]John Berne
#2 Irene P. (Fisher) The Sanders[...]alls, Mt.
Robert Rex Berkey was born March 9, 1922 Hope, Friday May 8, 1908 - John Berne retu[...]1936 buried
and they had three children; 1] Jean, 2] Penny 3] Oct. 7, 1936 St. Mary’s cemeter[...]Fork officiated. Friday Sept. 13, 1912 - front page - Surprised at
He was born March 9, 1922 in Hope, Ida. He Growth - Mr. a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (132)[...]ontana 153

Friday Feb. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Oren Bernhelm, 11 setup,[...]the art director
years old, came up alone on No. 42 Monday from and Hammond the layout and[...]and little daughter, Thera, arrived here on No. 42, Wilson of the Navy which ran from 1934 to 1952. He
Monday, for a few weeks’ visit at the home[...]oned by Ford Times magazine to
Friday Oct. 11, 1912 - Julian Bernheim arrived here paint western[...]William was mustered into the Navy on Oct. 22,
Don Beroth 1942 Chicago, Ill. He was discharged Dec. 18, 1945
S[...]Falls, Mt. Jan 6, Shoemaker, Ca. (Serial # 7027733)
1955 Thursday page 5 col 2 - L. A. - Don. Beroth, He joined the Ame[...]magazine of the Great Falls Tribune Sunday, Dec. 26. August Berquist
The art[...]t work and he and Mrs. Beroth (cb: Aug 28, 1886 - April 1968 Omaha, Nev.)
together. Severa[...]liam LaFond is
Leon Allen Beroth was born Feb. 21, 1895 Grand guardian. Born, March 1, 1915[...]d 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 mustered-out Jan. 28, Ray entered the service for World War I[...]Martinek, a former Navy Intelligence 1671270) . He joined the Thompson Falls American[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (133)[...]1938.
years of age; married at the age of 26 years; born A graduate of the Universit[...]er, Mrs.
The Sanders County Ledger Friday Jan. 12, 1937 Berrisford was promoted to the pos[...]town. He came here two Aug. 17, 1961 page 2 col 6 - Berrisford Mass Held
years ago connected[...]a very devout member of the Friday Aug. 25, 1882 - Down the Road - A report is
Catholic faith and[...]rs. Berrisford’s Mother Friday Sept. 1, 1882 Local Mention - The man who
Passes - Mrs. Winn Be[...]n, while the
past 18 years, retired Friday ending 20 years and 7 James boys were natives[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (134)[...]rom
Falls, Mt. Wed. Jan. 1, 1936 - front page col 2 - New Kalispell. (Remaining portion of arti[...]e over the water system from Friday June 26, 1908 - Mrs. John Allen and daughter,
Gravity Wa[...]will remember W. J. Beurle and
Albert died Dec. 26, 1965 with burial Dec. 30, 1965 his aunt.[...]ork, having the grave yard shift while here from 12
Charles J. & Grace (Coulter) Best[...]in the office of the Rock Island’s
Friday July 22, 1887 - County Correspondence - nort[...]with Mr. Durkee.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 25, 1925 - Local Debating The Wardner[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (135)[...]s Funeral Services were held Monday, Sept. 20, at 11
who regret his departure.[...]n 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.[...]. Ray would relate to family and friends that the
2 of the Fourth Judicial district court by Judge He[...]who had been
Raymond Bierwagon was born October 2, 1920, previously married to ____ Byrne), w[...]ontinued to travel as
Ray entered the Army July 23, 1942 (drafted) and Ray worked as a surveyor until 1982, when they
was discharged November 11, 1945 Ft. L[...]Falls; two stepsons,
City Cemetery - sec 14 lot # 2 block 68. Jerry and Tony Byrne; t[...]Becky Hemphill and Pam Byrne; and 10
buried Sept. 20, 1999 Thompson Falls Cemetery,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (136)[...]ierwagen She was buried July 22, 1955 in the City Cemetery of
Ruth Martha Bierwagen was born Sept. 30, 1927 Thompson Falls. Section # 2- lot # 10 - block # 8.; 9]
Elgin, N. D. To Willia[...], Seattle); 10] Roy of the home.
Ruth died Jan. 24, 2006 Apache Junction, Ariz. Mary Pahl was[...]onditions, the
Viola M. Bierwagon was born Aug. 20, 1917 New constant blowing of wind and[...]for a
Viola married Edward L. Brenman jr. June 12, 1938 nephew of his to accompany the family[...]ia, Mt.,white; then returned to North Dakota.
23 years of age born DeBorgia, Mineral Co., Mont.,[...]with an
Bierwagon of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 20 years of open house at their Blue Slide ranc[...]30 years ago,
previously married - married June 12, 1938 DeBorgia, 1936. At that time North Dako[...]Dakota.)
William Bierwagon was born Feb. 25, 1888 When Bill went to borrow m[...]ed him into buying the place on Blue Slide
Jacob; 2] Sophie; 3] Ludwig; 4] Juliana; 5] Daniel; 6] t[...]a good place to raise
were born: 1] Viola M. Aug. 20, 1917 Grant Co., ND vegetables and Mary soon became known for her ears
(Edward Brennan from Ariz); 2] Bernice E. Feb. 8, of corn, William even[...]ut the size of his potatoes.
Raymond W. Oct. 8, 1920 Grant Co., ND. (Terry William McNor[...]neighbor of
Marie Byrne); 4] Hermie B. June 16, 1923 Grant Co., theirs and Mary and he did a lot[...]ing of
ND. (Bernard Charron); 5] Curtis Feb. 5, 1925 Elgin, crops. He grew grape leaves that she used in her meals
ND; 6] Martha R. Sept. 30, 1927 Elgin, N.D. (Russell and her corn grew better than his.
Hall, Lewiston, Ida); 7] Vitalis Gordon Feb. 28, 1936 Gordon was listed in the Thomp[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (137)[...]k
Monday - Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 directory list.
p.m. in the Community C[...]Plainsman newspaper, Plains, Mt. April 12, 1901.
Mr. Bierwagon was born Feb. 25, 1888 Bessarabia,
South Russia and came to the U[...]s wife, Mary who survives were Friday June 2, 1905 - Orville Bigsby, who has been
married at N[...]Ore.; Mrs. Bernice Thompson, Seattle, Mrs. 24, 1884 - page 3 col 2 - Lost Pocketbook - On
Hermie Charron, Lunnenberg, Mass., Mrs. Donna Thursday, May 22d, about 9 a.m. J. S. Billings while
DeLisle, Lyn[...]Mrs. Freida Pahl of Portland, Ore; 14 $20 silver notes, one $20 gold note, two $20
grandchildren and 10 great. A sixth daughter die[...]ril 30, 1891 Carleton, #2 Mollie (Flahive)
Quebec, Canada.[...]Daniel Harrison Billmeyer was born Jan. 28, 1864
In Dec. of 1911 Philip left Carleton, Ca[...]oat. His siblings were 1] Emma M. ca
Montana Dec. 2, 1911. 1855; 2] Jane Blanche ca 1868. (Cemetery records
May 11[...]rthouse, Vol II note his birth year as 1862).
page 44, Philip’s request for his declaration[...]nd noted as a retired
Ireland; stated that he was 25 years of age; a cook; that gent.
he had light[...]ht colored hair and blue eyes. Friday March 25, 1887 - County Correspondence -
That he was sing[...]Daniel Harrison married Georgia Holmes Jan. 25,
Thurs. May 26, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Fred 1892 Wisc. and they had the following children: 1]
Cor[...]hasing the stock and fixtures from 1918; 2] Blanche Sept. 1, 1898 Wisc.; 3] Grace Irene
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (138)[...]re-established. A Mr. Moor is the night
(Cb: Oct 2, 1899 - Nov. 6, 1991) me[...]Weekly Montanian Feb. 22, 1896 - J. A. Bishop is
B[...]aving resided here some twelve years
Friday April 23, 1915 - page 3 - The advent of a ago. H[...]ishop, employed at the power camp June 8, 1892 Rathdrum, Kootenai Co., Idaho, by
as engineer die[...]was picked Anna Bell Jones was born Sept. 2, 1869 the daughter
up unconscious on the railroad[...]rteen years’ the doctor had been a
Friday Dec. 12, 1913 - front page - Foul Play Theory[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (139)[...]rted friend and neighbor.
many good qualities had won for him a warm place in The ceremonies[...]impressive occasion and it all bore
residence at 2:30 p.m., and march to the Odd Fellows tes[...]y
All business houses are requested to close at 2:30 Orval appeared as a witness at the n[...](Brock) Bixby
The Bonner’s Ferry Herald of the 24thult, records the #2 Ella (Curtis)
funeral of Dr. T. A. Bishop[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (140)162 Pioneers and Early Settle[...]and two other bachelors, he rented a 2 bedroom house.
Moretown, Washington Co., Vermont[...]married Louise Coleman.
Canada - died July 26, 1895 Bixby, Steele Co., Minn. Louise Cole[...]hel Clark.
Co., Vermont (#1 Gertrude C. Liverson #2 Elizabeth Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Ann Eighler); 2] Harriet Malinda Sept. 28, 1844 Falls, Mt. June 27, 1934 - Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bjerke
Chatham, Queb[...],
Henry Orville; 4] George Washington June 15, 1852 and Mrs. Bjerke’s father, W. A. Coleman.[...]7, page 13A # 63-63 first
to Ella Curtis about 1892/1893. She was the widow of Ward Thompson Fall[...]e to me, Sept. 30,
Falls, Missoula Co., Mt (June 12) that she had a 2001, about his time in Thompson Falls: “Dear Ann[...]lws@cox.net - Cheri Mitchell - e-mail) 12, 1930. It was a holiday in those days, the birth[...]ixby from High School in 1928, barely 17, and my father
The Sanders County L[...]ise (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. F[...]Mont. came the stock market crash in Oct. 1929 and I again
Ernest came to Thompson Fal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (141)[...]Karen Moore was born 1942 to Willis C. Moore and
unexpired term.[...]cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. . (Sec 28 lot # 24
was then taken over by Glenn Larson.”[...]orson declared his intention for citizenship Aug. 28,
return to Iowa and go in the insurance business[...]Anton August Bjork
Anton was born Nov. 29, 1885.[...]Ann Blackman was born on 25 Jul 1926 in
Anton as a laborer for the Thompson Falls Pow[...]Falls, Sanders, Montana. PG:11-B;
from that card: 26 years old; born April 20, 1891 alien[...]Ann married (2) Louis Beasley in 1974.
build; blue eyes; light c[...]She died on 21 Feb 1988 in Libby, Lincoln,
exemption as he was[...]eb 1988 in Kalispell,
He was also on the Sept. 12, 1918 Lake Co, Mt.,[...]Dora Gertrude Blackman was born April 23, 1923
brown hair.[...]Falls, Mt. Wed. Sept. 2, 1936 - "The City of
hospital in April of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (142)[...]Montana 165

resided on 29 Apr 1990 in Mexico; last known in 1894[...]South
Escondido, CA, married to a Mexican lady.); 2] Dakota) and Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Dianthea Steele
Charles (resided on 29 Apr 1990 in , Los Angeles, (Iowa.).
Cali[...]in from
Thompson Falls, Sanders, Mt. (resided on 29 Apr the Little Bitter Root with Mr. Jo[...]oarding with Henrietta Steele.
Wednesday, January 24, 1945 - Comings Goings and He served[...]#25-1-23-A contained the following - 1. Loyd Wayne
Sand[...]edger, Sanders County, Montana Blackman, 23 years old; residing in Plains, Montana;
September 12, 1945 - We overlooked mentioning that born[...]sian; Tall in height, slender
Gertrude married (2) Bill Davis of Puyallup Wash. build; brown[...]- 5th Battalion - served overseas in France -
on 29 Apr 1990 in Seattle, King, Wash.); 2] Mike listed from Oliver Gulch - Discharged: May 1919 -
(resided on 29 Apr 1990 in , , Florida.) (Could have Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday June 27,
died in Chicago).[...]lackman. Wayne is sure
Eloise Ann was born July 25, 1926, Thompson glad to get back to the U.[...]Mt. February 4, 1922. They had the following
Ann married (1) Bill Ry[...]children; 1] Gertrude Dora Blackman was born on 23
divorce.) They had the following children: 1] Bill Apr 1923 Mt. - 22 Apr 1998; 2] Eloise Ann July 25,
Rycek . 1926, Mt. - 21 Feb 1988 (Beasley).
Ann married (2) Louis Beasley in 1974. Inform[...]ge license # 609 in the
Ann (Beasley) died Feb. 21, 1988 in Libby, Lincoln Sanders County Cour[...]spel, Wayne L. Blackman of Plains, Mt.; 27 years of age
Flathead, Montana.[...]previously married - married Feb. 5, 1922 Thompson
Thompson Falls. She married Oscar J. Ang[...]R. Clarkson, Pastor of the
sometime in the late 1920's they were divorced. She M.E. Church. Wit[...]ucation.
Wayne Lloyd Blackman was born March 31 (20), Wayne joined the Thompson[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (143)[...]son Falls, Montana

for the calender years of 1928 and 1930. daughters Janix Wiswe[...]Ed Blake
He was counted in a census on 20 May 1910 in The Sanders County Ledge[...]kipping the town for the Bitter Root country.
was 26 years of age, they were renting their home; he[...]since left the country.
Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 2, 1935 - Local Happenings
- Wayne Blackman, who is[...]rrived here Tuesday to join her
Falls, Mt. August 21, 1935 - Local Happenings - husband, wh[...]From Here - Wm. Blake,
Wayne died on 17 Sep 1962. proprietor of the W[...]other parts unknown. The cafe is closed
Sept. 1962 - Blackman was a mechanic at the Ford no[...]months ago.
moved to Libby about 10 years ago (1952) where they
had resided since. In addition to the[...]ee and Emeline Woodford.
Wayne died Sept 17, 1962 in Spokane’s Veterans The Frontier I[...]nt will be in a Libby cemetery. 10, 1884 - page 2 col 1 - Local news - Frank E.
Emma was a member[...]H., to P. W. Fallensbee -
Kalispell, Mt. Aug. 8, 2000 (abstracted) - Edith A. (note - the lady has been married once, married to H.
Blair died Aug. 6, 2000 Plains, Mt. born April 29, Raymond.) - married December 13,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (144)[...]Friday July 21, 1882 - Weeksville Items - Messrs
Document held in th[...]alls for monies advanced by them to us 24, 1884 - page 6 col 1 -
for said townsite purchas[...]o remain permanently in
Blakeslee, F. F. - Aug. 24, 1895 Kitchen Restaurant Thompson Falls. No physician is necessary where she
& chop house - meals 25 cent, Main St. is employed.[...]eed, employed her in
restaurant and bakery in May 2, 1896 in the Weekly a case of putrid sor[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.
Bonnie F. May 1, 1916 age 19; 2] Norma Jean April See John W. Leigh.[...]Harold married Erma Bender.
Friday April 5, 1912 - front page - New Minister The Sande[...]Mt. Beverly A. Bleick was born Jan. 24, 1936 Thompson
Friday June 7, 1912 - front page - Thompson Falls Falls, Mt[...], free of charge, a Beverly died Nov. 5, 2002 Deer Park, Wash.
musical kindergarten for the you[...]11 years of age may enroll. Sight Nov. 14, 2002 - Beverly A. (Bleick) Butler - Beverly
singing, r[...]ery A. Bleick Butler, 66, died Nov. 5, 2002 at Deer Park,
Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the[...]paper next Thursday. She was born June 24, 1936 Thompson Falls to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (145)[...]gardner. She worked for Medical Service Corp. for 20 the names of their children and their birth[...]airbanks; and failure, and was buried March 22, 1971in the Heron
sister Viola Kline of Spokane,[...]1 in
Funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at Spokane - Heron - Funeral services were[...]er Funeral Home, Spokane, Wash. Private 22, 1971 in the Heron Community Church Monday
family[...]children: 1] Thompson, Seattle.
Iris Mae Aug. 20, 1930; 2] Frank July 7, 28, 1931; 3] The Rev. Charles Johnson officiated and burial was
Carol Ann Nov. 5, 1932; 4] Veryl Elaine March 24, in the Heron Cemetery. Memorials may be[...]Hans Christian Block was born Nov. 15, 1882
Frank died Sept. 1976 Elgin, ND.[...]noted that he was 31 years
1] Viola Mae May 17, 1928 (Rolland Kline); 2] of age; steam fitter; medium complexion; 5' 5"; 150
Beverly A. June 24, 1936 (Ron Gary Butler). pounds; da[...]Information from their marriage certificate # 1123 The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]s
Howard A. Bleick of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 23 Block of this place underwent a surgical o[...]mpson Falls Power Co.
Elgin, North Dakota; white; 26 years of age born The Sanders County L[...]lph Graeber and Grace Viola Friday July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. H. Block and two
Strang; sh[...]ls, Mt.
Esther Margarette Graeber was born Nov. 2, 1905 Thurs. Jan. 14, 1916 front pa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (146)[...]royed. Louis died Oct. 8, 1922 Thompson Falls, Mt. his
Hans Block and family h[...]ctober. On the afternoon of the fire, all the 1922.
family left about 1:30 and came down town to vis[...]r. Block says he looked at the Mt. Oct. 12, 1922.
heating stove when he left, to see that it was s[...]ck smoke followed by Sept. 18, 1969 page 2 col 5 - Former Resident Passes
flames shooting ou[...]09 - William Boaze, a recent arrival
Falls Town, #21-21 notes that he is single that he is from Wi[...]Elizabeth.
Legion for the calender years of 1928 through 1933. (Also see Baoze)
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (147)[...]dna Mae (Brauer) Bodaly Friday Aug. 27, 1915 - page 3 - Word was received
Eddie Mae was born Oct. 13, 1923 Thompson Falls, this week from George H.[...]rried and had the
following children: 1] William; 2] Robert John; 3] M. S.[...]Edna Mae died July 30, 1984 and was buried Aug 2, Friday Aug. 18, 1911 - front page - M. S.[...]s permanent residence. Mr.
William died January 28, 1988 Kingman, Ariz., Boeckman is a st[...]915 - page 3 - County Treasurer E. L.
Friday Jan. 23, 1914 - page 3 - George E. Bodin, Stack[...]ontinue until the first of the year.
Friday March 20, 1914 - page 3 - Professor George He m[...]Information from their marriage license # 328 in the
He reports a good recovery and has again[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. white; 25 years of age born Paradise, Sanders Co.,
Friday[...]Falls, Mt. Riley of Heron, Mont.; white; 20 years of age born
Friday June 4, 1915 - front pa[...]ts the past few days to the effect Thurs. Jan. 28, 1916 - front page col 5 - Floyd Boehler[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (148)[...]s friends are Weekly Montanian June 20, 1895 - Married -
numbered by the score.[...]the 11:30 train
Hazel Alice Riley was born June 29, 1895 Star upon which they were to de[...]the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula,
Thurs. May 12, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - On Mt.[...]la Mercantile company. Later he engaged
14, 1901; 2] ; 3] ; 4]. in[...]white; residents of Missoula - Missoulian.
27 years of age; born East Prussia, Germany to John[...]e
Danforth of Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.; white; 20 years prior to the fire which destroyed[...]pson, Missoula Co., Mt. by J. C. 2:20 under the auspice of the Odd Fellows lodg[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (149)172 Pioneers and Early Settl[...]y. away Jan. 15, 2002, ending her brave battle with
The Sanders Count[...]7, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minn.,
Mont., lots 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18 in block 11. the daughte[...]school for two years, living both in
Friday Feb. 2, 1912 - page 3 - The president has Minneapoli[...]velt Don Boltz were married in 1980. In 1982 they moved
asked John if there was anything he co[...]She is survived by husband Don Boltz, son Joe
12, 1884 - advertisement - Bohrer & Hullsiek -[...]; and niece Jane (Terry Degen).
Friday Oct. 4, 1912 - page 3 - Bertha Bolen resigned She was[...]Mt. Bessie R. Bombard was born Jan. 21, 1883 Latham,
Thurs. Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local News - Ill.[...]nn 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[...]complete Plains, Mt. (Death certificate #2365 noted that Mrs.
his application for admission[...]] Leslie paid Vern Sloan $40.00 on Sept. 27, 1948 for
Don jr.; 2] Mark; 3] Karl; 4] Ted. a[...]A. Grosbusch, a Leslie died Oct. 24, 1960 with burial in the Plains
widow previously[...]om
Delores died at the age of 63 years, Jan. 15, 2002 Thompson Falls. After basic training he wa[...]the Army Engineers Company 20.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. Edward died at the age of 70 years, Oct. 2, 1957 of
31, 2002 Thurs. - Delores A. “Dee” Boltz, 63, p[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (150)[...]173

Thompson Falls City cemetery. - section # 2 block # 3 Thurs. March 3, 1916 - Brief but Ne[...]arrived here on No. 42 Wednesday for a few days visit
Harry O.[...]torney H. O. Bond.
Harry O. Bond was born Jan. 12, 1887 Eagle Bend, The Sanders County Led[...]ed Sunday. Both mother and child are
Friday March 27, 1914 - page 3 - Attorney H. O. report[...]ly purchased the law practice of L. July 12, 1917 - 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory,
C. Ri[...]card June 5, 1917: 28 years of age; residing in
The Sanders County L[...]on Falls, Mt. Thompson Falls; born Jan. 12, 1887 Eagle Bend,
Friday Jan. 22, 1915 - page 3 - Advertisement - H. O. Minn.;[...]s, Mt.
Kepner occurred in Spokane on Saturday the 20th of Thurs. July 26, 1917 - front page col - Many Will be
last month[...]this city last Saturday Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - front page col 4 - H.
and are com[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (151)[...]igil service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 24, at
Edward W. & #1 Christine Boniecki[...]hty Funeral Home. Funeral
#2 Janell Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ the King[...]rch.
Edward Wayne Boniecki was born Aug. 14, 1942
Chicago, Illinois to Edward Thaddeus Boniecki and
Rita. His siblings were: 1] Sharon; 2] MaryBeth; 3] Henry J.[...]arie Carroll.
children: 1] Edward Andrew (Kelly); 2] Michael; 3] Henry married Hanna L[...]brothers were: 1].
1] Jaesen Sheppard; 2] Timmon Sheppard.[...]z.
Missoulian, Missoula, Montana Sunday, March 26 2006 - Information from their marriage record Book 1 page 112
Missoula - Edward W ayne Boniecki, 63, was receiv[...]by his Redeemer, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, Ella Schultz of Trout Creek, born Deer L[...]age when she married Henry J. Bonnell of Ronan, 42 years
Boniecki on Aug. 14, 1942. He grew up in Chicago and of age, bor[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 12,
school and always took great pride in providing his 1912 Friday - Two-Story Building Burnt in Fire at Trou[...]rrest and brought to
know the words of Revelation 21:3-5 “God himself will be the cou[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (152)[...]day He has accepted a position here.
June 20, 1913 - page 3 - C. H. Doenges sold a lot in block
82, situated in the extreme west end of town, this w[...]3 - Mrs. Ella M. Bonnell of Plains, sister July 25, 1913 - page 3 - George Bonner, who works at the[...]has purchased two power camp and held No. 273, was the lucky man who won
residence lots of C. H. Doenges, on which she is[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
July 2, 1915 - page 3 - George and Inez Bonnell went to[...]Samuel Boose was born Aug. 19, 1890 Nor–K,
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9, Miss Sadie W olf of Sandpoint is[...]s to Holter, Mont., where they expect to find
Aug 29, 1934 - Francis Bonner who for the past two week[...]Listed in Thompson Falls in July 12, 1917
Frank Bonner[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (153)[...]and died Canova, SD; 2] Ida Anna Dec. 14, 1923 Canova,
A. S. Booth SD; 3] W alter Hugo May 29, 1926 Canova, SD; 4] Ervin
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Carl Sept. 25, 1929 Canova, SD; 5] Ella Caroline Jan. 3,
Nov. 20, 1908 - A. S. Booth and A. Booth, who arrived th[...]or Arthur Soule. In 1932, August and Marie after several severe crop[...]orrhage.
Aug. 4, 1916 - front page col 5 - Here, 32 years ago - F. A. Maria with her small fami[...]n Francisco, was the together. At the age of 12 W alt learned to drive and was the
guest of Ed Fl[...]in Thompson Falls for some time with his father 32 years found work in a sawmill and for the[...]e a blow to realize that
Arthur is listed as a 1927 high school graduate. within a ver[...]r came to Sandpoint to pick
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Teachers for the school W alt up[...]he rush began.
W alt Hugo Borgmann was born May 29, 1926 Canova, W alt needed a haircu[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (154)[...]rs.
1] W alter A. “Happy” married to Valerie; 2] Rose Mary Macho. They not only own[...]holdings and a ranch that
Rose Mary was born 1928 Thornton Hospital, Missoula, suppli[...]had (From his obituary of Sept. 1920) At the age of 22 he
found a way to by pass the union rules for hou[...]vice fence. W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - Farmer Louis Boris
Rose Mary’s father owned 120 acres of land up Clear disposed of[...]Mt. (June 2) his name is spelled Lewis; he stated that he was[...]nd those that she knew to States in 1872 (28 years ago) that he is a naturalized citizen;
be[...]March 17, 1903 Louis H. Borie filed on a 157.26 acre
just before their first child, Happy, was b[...]cument # is 1813. Description - NESW sec 6 - twnp 21N -
Thompson Falls Lumber Co., pulling lumber on the dry range 29W .
chain. Over the years, W alt worked his way f[...]r in boxcars). From there to driving June 26, 1908 - Louie Borie, the rancher man, lef[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (155)[...]D. D. Angst, Al Hohman, J. W . Miller, Jos.
June 25, 1909 - Louis H. Borie departed yesterday mornin[...]a number of years, gave
when he came farther west 26 years ago, are still alive and the above[...]Harry Boris/Boras
April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Fire at Ranch
Ho[...]to the owner.
Louis H. Borie (Bourie) died Aug. 29, 1920 and was Henrietta (M atthies) Borjes
buried Aug. 31, 1920 W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls,[...]children: 1] Martha (W arren Blackman); 2] Henry ‘Hy’,
Oct. 20, 1911 - page 3 - L. H. Borie holds the distinction of died May 15, 1926 with burial May 21, 1926 Missoula City
owning the first stock placed in j[...]Youth of Fifteen
Independent Ledger Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920, Thompson Falls - Drowned in Cl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (156)[...]she had not been previously married; married Dec. 27, 1919
any of the other boys to go with him start[...]gave the alarm and every effort has April 12, 1907 - O. C. Johnson, resident manager of the
be[...]his Silas Hershel Boston was born Feb. 24, 1899 Ola, Gem
life were many distinct character[...]ounty Independent Ledger, Thompson 12 years old.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 5, 1918 - front[...]hink he and my Uncle Basil
Henrietta died Feb. 25, 1923 Missoula with burial Feb. 27, (Red) Boston became very fast friends, doing much
1923 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]W arren Blackman married Martha A. Borjes Dec. 27, navy pretty well, because I can rem[...]ike he learned in the Navy
children: 1] Dorothy 1921 in , Missoula, Mt.; 2] W arren A. and often what they were used fo[...]o Butte
County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. # 526 - W arren to work in the mines.
Arthur Blackman of Plains, Mt.; 29 years of age born He returned to B[...]ires in the mining
Borjes of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 20 years of age born New shafts. There he stayed until the depression in 1932 which
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (157)[...]d at needlework, I felt She was born May 23, 1906, in Edgeley, N. Dakota to
very grown up an[...]ays. Sept. 9, 1926. The couple resided in Butte and Coeur
In 1944[...]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 packa[...]pictures Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at W hitepine
became popular and moth[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
contest with her to see who could come up with t[...]all night,
Silas Hershel Boston died May 15, 1982 Thompson Falls, sleeps on his ranch duri[...]The Daily Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., May 17, 1982 - James H. Bosw[...]ning at his home in Thompson year of 1932. He was a Forest personnel.
Falls.[...]Independent W ed. May 16, 1934
He was born Feb. 24, 1899, in Ola, Idaho, the son of Thom[...], has devised a new brush cutting axe. Three
9, 1926, he married Opal Kane in Butte.[...]Region one. An axe when used to cut
Idaho, in 1962, and in 1963 he moved to Thompson Falls,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (158)182 Pioneers and Early[...]that he came to the United States in 1892 (8 years ago) and
attending a meeting.[...]nora Bowden
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Years of Elanora Bowdin married George W . Conley of Hillyard,
1919-1920 - Miss Botts, teaching English.[...]s inducted to Fort Douglas, Utah on December
Nov. 28, 1913 - page 3 - M. M. Bounting, having resigned[...]the past year the calender years of 1921 through 1923. He was employed
in Thompson Falls left Saturday[...]April 28, 1905 - Mrs. Tom Bowler and children were the[...]nt of this place but now lives at De Borgia,
Jan. 23, 1914 - front page col 5 - Heavy Blasting Become[...]as doubtful if he ever recovers Sept. 21, 1906 - Tom Bowler, who was until a few months
f[...]llowing children: 1] Sandra J. (Richard Sanders); 2] The Sanders County Ledge[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (159)[...]Edna died April 21, 1953 with burial April 23,
Nov. 24, 1916 - Local Items - James Bowser, who has spen[...]She was born in Gentry County, Mo., March 28,
absence. The commodore says it seems the fish w[...]schools in Missouri,
Edna Pelly was born March 28, 1879 Gentry Co., Mo. to[...]Washington and Montana and from 1932 to 1936
James Pelley and Aramintha Stewart. Her siblings were: 1]
Orin; 2] Robert.[...]will be at p.m. Thursday in the
Thur. Aug. 11, 1921 - Orion Pelly accompanied by his com[...]Plains Cemetery.
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - Other students from out of town who[...]Dec. 29, 1916 - Local Items - John Bowser, who has been[...]John D. Bowser’s will of Feb. 15, 1927 in W ill Book 1
The Sanders County Independent[...]yne county, Michigan. Children; 1] Florence Dean; 2]
Edna P. Bowman had for breakfast guests Mr. and[...]Andrew Boyack was born May 2, 1916 Colorado to
at Camas Prairie and in Lake Co[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May 2,
Thompson Falls - Mrs. Edna P. Bowman attended th[...]d for the
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. May 21, 1936 summer telephone op[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (160)[...]Dr. and Mrs. A. W . Rew settled on the original 2,200 acre
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed.[...]Blue Slide Ranch near Thompson Falls in 1920. Breeze,
Thompson Falls, Mt. - The Boyack twins[...]Collins, Colo. Maurice was born on the ranch in 1921 and
class at the State University at Missoula. J[...]share of the ranch during
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - front page col 3 - Andrew the 1930's[...]d
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 rooms at South Hall in preparation[...]nd they had the following children: 1] Andrew May 2, 1916 After graduating in 1939, Maurice he[...]“Bombers
Colorado (Alice, lives in California); 2] James, May 2, for Britain” in California, then enlis[...], earned
1916, Colorado; 3] Maurice R. Oct. 30, 1921 Sanders Co., his wings and served 27 years as a Navy pilot. He and his
Mont. (Ardeen,[...]e in Seattle,
#4, notes that Breeze states he was 27 years of age at the W ash.
time of his marriage, Edith stated she was 26 years. It notes Breeze died March 1975 W ich[...]Falls, Mt. James Doig Boyack was born May 2, 1916, Fort Collins,
Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Returns From Tennessee - Breeze[...]dropped off at Denver to see his mother in 1920.
and sister living near Denver; and some relativ[...]baggage ahead. Upon returning to Montana 2001 in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. A memoria[...]in Missoula, and will service was held Oct. 23, 2001 at Holladay United
be consigned to work in thi[...]organize and supervise CCC camp work in 2001 Thurs. - Dr. James Boyack died at the age of 8[...]initial organizing and years on Oct. 17, 2001 in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah.
developme[...]eted with A memorial service was held Oct. 23, 2001 at Holladay
experienced western men, these men[...]as one of the James Doig Boyack was born May 2, 1916, Fort Collins,
last of the experienced supe[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt., June 20, rooms at South hall in preparation to entering the Freshman
2002 - The Boyacks, together with the Bert Gray[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (161)[...]37B. - Harrison Boid, farmer, 44 Pa; wife Emily, 42 years
B.D., from Chicago Theological Seminary, an[...]he University of Chicago. years Ind; 2] Marchall 12 years Ind; 3] David 10 years Ind;
W hile attend[...]e had, 1] Elizabeth married to W illis of
Oregon; 2] Jean of Salt Lake, Utah.[...]elen Boyes
Maurice R. Boyack was born Oct. 30, 1921 Sanders Co., were reemployed by the P.W[...]. Friday Gailen Boyse was born 1894.
June 24, 1910 - The Ledger is in receipt of a car[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (162)[...]Bradley of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 24 years of age born[...]England to Sidney Bradbury and Sarah 24 years of age born Canistota, Davidson Co., So. D[...]W illiam married Mary A. McLaughlin Nov. 1, 1892 been previously married - married August 20, 1914
Missoula, Mt.[...]urrey The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Aug. 21, 1914 page 6 col
Co., England; now residing in T[...]Polk directory listed him as a
married Nov. 1, 1892 Missoula, Missoula Co., Mt. by Rev. signa[...]to Michael McLaughlin and Mary Sept. 24, 1915 - front page col 1 - Harry A. Bradley Vict[...]orm erected the day before to make some
W ed. Jan 27, 1927 - The county nurse has ordered the re[...]Falls and vicinity on W ednesday January 12th at 2:30 P.M. raised by the surgeons in charge, w[...]ery precaution had been taken, and all
W ed. July 25, 1934 - A Red Cross nurse will be in service[...]was also present. Mrs. Bradley’s
(Rosalie, Neb) 2] Laurie; 3] Maude; 4] Clarence; 5] Mrs. T. b[...]he interment was not held
He was married August 20, 1914 Missoula, Mt. to Pearl unt[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (163)[...]or some time.
He and his wife were married Feb. 27, 1921 at Pullman, The Sanders County Ledger,[...]hree daughters, Thelma Greenfield, Sept. 20, 1907 - A marriage license was issued on Sept 9,[...]rk Post of the American Legion.
(Could be - March 27, 1897 died Oct. 1969 Spokane, W a)[...]Floyd A. ‘Casey’ Brake born March 12, 1899 Marysville,
C. N.[...]Floyd married Lilly Mae Anderson April 4, 1928
June 23, 1905 - C. N. Brady of Austin, succeeded J. C.[...]nd Mrs. Brady will Florence Ardell, Jan. 11, 1929 - died Mary 19, 1943 buried
occupy the rooms ove[...]Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. - Sec. 25 lot # 9; 2]
Thompson. Beulah Mae July 20, 1930 (#1 Robert Maxine Pirker; #2
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]M&M John Lilly Mae Anderson was born July 24, 1908 Rockwell
Brady and sister Edith of Danvill[...]siblings were: 1] Orville Frances, born May 23, 1895
Sept. 22, 1905 - Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Brady arrived on Rockwell City, Ia. - Sept. 8, 1911 Hurdsfield, ND; 2] Gladys
W ednesday night for the purpose of packing their household Irene June 24, 1897 Rockwell City, Ia. (Edgar Lacock); 3]
good[...]he was (Ed Hamann); 5] Ruth Anna May 7, 1902 Somera, Ia.
offered a position at Bearmouth. Duri[...]Falls, Mt. Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happenings - F. A. Brakes[...]Florence Brake was born at Drake, N. Dakota in 1929.
James E. & Louisa (M cClure) Brady[...]o., this vicinity and other parts.
Mt. (June 2) he stated that he was 38 years of age an single;[...]Funeral Home, and flowers in elaborate array
Dec. 28, 1906 - James Brady, an old time resident[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (164)[...]Everet Falls Fraternal cemetery - sec 25 lot # 10.
Barrett. After the services graveside[...]lder person after a life He was born March 12, 1899, at Marysville, Ohio, the son
time of love,[...]ut when a beautiful young girl On April 4, 1928, he married Lilly Anderson at
dies, whom everyon[...]eeling of sadness comes North Dakota. In 1932 he moved his family to Montana. He
over all. Few[...]the Degree of Chivalry in
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - Belknap News - Floyd June of 1[...]W orthy Master of Thompson Falls Grange #123. He was
their daughters and their birthdates.[...]nd was Commander of John Robb VFW Post 2896 of Thompson
buried in the Fraternal cemetery,[...]and had been a member of the VFW for 47 years. He
25 lot # 11.[...]y Brake - Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 years and was an active member of the church un[...]three brothers.
She was born July 24, 1908 in Rockwell, Ia., and was Fune[...]ec. 15,
married to F. A. (Casey) Brake April 4, 1928 in Hurdsfield, 1983 at 1:30 p.m. at the Com[...]urch
N.D. They moved to Montana in the fall of 1932 where they in Thompson Falls with Pastor G[...]president of conducted by John Robb VFW Post #2896. Shrider Funeral
Montana Rebekah District 1, p[...]s.
#10, and past president of VFW Auxiliary Post #2896. Memorials may be made to the Co[...]rge (Beulah) Stipe, Thompson Falls; four (25 years, Casey served as a fireman for Thompson Fa[...]al nieces and nephews. Nov. 22, 1917 - front page col 3 - “Dutch” Ser[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (165)[...]Roberta married Robert L. Dalke jr. Dec. 25, 1941[...]to Roberta Bras of Missoula, Mt.; white; 28 years of age
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]rings, Sanders Co., Mt., to John H. Bras and
June 20, 1913 - front page col 3 - In Justice Court - Be[...]rann - Dutch the lunchman - married Nov. 25, 1941 Missoula, Mt., by E. Ray Cameron,
placed u[...]ve town. W eekly Montanian Aug 29, 1895 - E. H. Bratberg is the[...]Arthur A. & Jessie (M ulhausen) Brauer
2] Florence ca 1882 Divide, Silver Bow Co., Mont. (Guy Ar[...]orld W ar I Draft cards of his son, Basil Sept. 12, Jessie Ann Muehlhausen was from Seattle, W ash.
1918; Basil Branscomb 32 years of age; Fire Guard for the The San[...]there.
Roberta Bras was born March 12, 1913 Hot Springs, Sanders County In[...]Brauer, son of M&M John
sisters 1] Pauline 1911; 2] Jeanette 1916. Brauer, is h[...]will be confined to bed for
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 2, 1934 - Miss Roberta Brass and some ti[...]Carl A. Brauer was born January 3, 1912 Thompson Falls,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (166)[...]te (Sloan) Vaught, a divorcee with two
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - Carl Brauer received several painful[...]d him children were; 1] Jeffrey W ayne; 2] Randal Vern.
with boiling water. He has returned[...]engagement of her daughter,
Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 29, 1936 - Local Happenings - Carl Vernett[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Section be changed to Carl.
22 plot #1.[...]g from a Carl Brauer died at the age of 32 years Feb. 24, 1976
ruptured appendix. Carl was working at Dix[...]att saw mill. He returned from Dixon, Feb. 28, 1976 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Friday, January 24th and planned to have dental work done. Sec. 6 lot # 4 block 24.
He had felt indications of appendicitis for the[...]- Carl Brauer collapses, dies - Carl W . Brauer, 32,
never realized that his condition was as serious[...]n ruptured since He was born Sept. 22, 1943 and was a graduate of
Monday. Dr. Rew immed[...]ements are pending.
Carl was born January 3, 1912. He was a fine young man The Missoulian, Thursday, Feb. 26, 1976 - Carl W . Brauer
and a ready and willing[...]yone spoke highly of - Carl W . Brauer, 32, collapsed in Thompson Falls while
him. He is sur[...]He was born Sept. 22, 1943, in Thompson Falls, and was a
The Sanders[...]s High School. He attended
Falls, Mt. W ed. Feb. 12, 1936 - Funeral services for Carl Northern[...]He had been employed by the Forest
February 7 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. W . Roy Bennett[...]nette Vaught Nov. 15, 1968 in
(Abstracted) - Sec. 22 lot #1. Thomps[...]Department,
Carl W illiam Brauer was born Sept. 22, 1943 Thompson second vice pres[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (167)192 Pioneers and Early Se[...]Clara Alice was born June 21 1904? to John H. Brauer and
That says a lot. C[...]Clara died March 26, 1964 San Francisco, Ca.
W e can’t recall a[...]Thompson Falls - The Dorothy died July 22, 1994 Spokane, W ash.
Thompson Falls Lions Club h[...]Carl W . Brauer, who died Tuesday night.
Brauer, 32, collapsed while participating in a basketball[...]p active in sports. He was a member of the 1932 basketball
fund with the concurrence of Brauer’[...](Arthur A. Davis); 2] Harvey David (Christina DeArellano);
Vernette[...]d Ruth E. Neumiller was born Sept. 27, 1919 to Fred
porcelain pieces. W orking[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (168)[...]n began feeding the
following children: 1] Vicky; 2] Rick. planer on the[...]first But, one thing is certain, you won’t find Butch
to arrive to provide additional fi[...]ise Brauer was born to John H. Brauer and Mary
1962, Butch joined the navy and was stationed at a nav[...]to _____ Turner at the time of her
discharged in 2966, he returned to the Philippines in January[...]rred following children: 1] Terry Floyd; 2] Mary Katherine; 3]
to San Sebastian College wher[...]1981 Seattle,
After receiving his degree in 1972, Butch joined his W ash.
fathe[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (169)[...]eir home in Missoula
Elenora Liekelow Venken (May 22, 1822 Harpenfeld, Amt. until moving to Thom[...]of 1905. They
W ittlage, Hanover, Germany) Sept. 25, 1846 in Germany had the following c[...]] Marie Engel July 03, 1847 Cecil Gray); 2] John W illiam July 29, 1907 Mt.; 3] Dorothy
Germany (John F. Boehne and remained in Germany); 2] Johanna Sep. 9, 1908 (Herbert G. K[...]11 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 5] Carl Albert Jan. 3, 1912; 6]
Plautz, lived Seward Co., Neb); 3] Elizabeth[...]born April 1, 1914 - July 17, 1950; 7] Ernest
1852 Hanover Germany. (Clamor John August Sieck,[...]9] Irene Louise (Turner); 10] Harvey W ayne, July 21,
Marie died before 1856 in Germany and Johann married 1921 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 11] Edma (John F. Casey); 12]
the second time to #2 Elizabeth Marie Thunhorst, (Nov. 9, Vera, Nov. 12, 1923 - Nov. 15, buried Thompson Falls
1833 Heringhous[...], Germany, Fraternal cemetery - sec 22 lot # 13 (death c #376 Sanders
daughter of Johann[...]County Courthouse.); 13] Clara Alice June 21 1904? -
November 9, 1856 Bad Essen, Melle, Osnabruck, Hanover, March 26, 1964 San Francisco, Ca. (John Seavor Brill).
Ge[...]Mary Helena Ames was born August 2, 1872 Eagle Grove,
Johann and Elizabeth had the follo[...]n Maine and mother in
Elenora Feb. 8, 1858 - Dec. 2, 1865 Germany (another W isconsin,[...]n moved to North Dakota. (Her
source notes 1869); 2] Fritz John Jan. 22, 1860 Germany - obituary notes year of birth as 1881).
July 10, 1961 (#1 Albertine Oldenberg, #2 Emma); 3] The Sanders County Led[...]erman Heinrich Feb. 11, 1863 Germany - June 17, 1925 June 9, 1905 - J. H. Brauer a timbe[...]a day.
Marie June 16, 1865 Hanover, Ger. - March 25, 1940 The Sanders County Ledge[...]he
Friedrich Heinrich Oct. 6, 1867 Germany - Dec. 22, 1931 position of scaler and bookkeepe[...]. Friday
Clara Anna Jan. 30, 1871 Germany - March 21, 1961 Nov. 17, 1905 - J. H. Bra[...]g. His wife and
1873 Essen Hanover, Germany - May 26, 1961 Malcolm, family will arrive[...]ied by Mrs. M. A. Good.
Heinrich; 9] Louisa Feb. 12, 1876 Germany - June 3, 1950 He came[...]farmer and widow, living with children: Frederick 20; Sale-Cash deal. Bureau of Land Management document #
Herman 17; Ann 15; Clement 12; John 10; Clare 9; Ernest 6 2244 - S1/2NE - sec 4 - twnp 21N - range 29W .
and Lucy 4 in H. Pct, Seward Co., Neb.[...]ting
records it is noted that Johann died October 23, 1878, the foreman John Kerr who is in c[...]ater graduating from a Lutheran Feb. 22, 1907 - Patent - the United States to Mary[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (170)[...]rly Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

the S1/2 of NE1/4 of Sec. 4 in twsp 21 N R. 29W . John H. Brauer, Thursday, April 2, a son.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Aug. 2, 1907 - Tuesday was a happy day for John H. Brauer, Jan. 29, 1915 - page 3 - County Surveyor J. H. Brauer ha[...]n is nominee Jan. 18, 1917 - front page col 2 - Another Fire - Almost -
for county surveyor on[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Jan. 24, 1908 - John H. Brauer on Tuesday became the Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - John Brauer writes that the
possessor of[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - John Brauer writes that the
The Sanders[...]central states and came to Montana in
Jan. 5, 1912 - page 3 - Born on Thursday morning Jan. 4[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (171)[...]dney, Nebraska celebrated his 100th birthday Jan. 22. A Francisco and Dorothy Kurz of Spokane.
si[...]Oct 4, 1960 Thompson Falls, Mt., burial was in
1923; 2] Harvey W . of the home; July 27, 1921; 3] Mrs. the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 22 plot #
John (Clara) Brill, San Francisco; June 5,[...]fter the fumes of living in Custer, S.D.); 2] Carl W illiam, Sept. 22, 1943
sewage began coming up. Many of the locals[...]., Mt. to J. H. Brauer and Mary
Falls, Mt. - Sec. 22 plot #2. H. Ames; he[...]Averal N. Decker of Plains, Montana; white; 21 years of age
1955 Thursday - Mrs. J. H. Brauer,[...]d Averal Naomi Decker was born July 27, 1917 at Boyne
since.[...]f Charles E. Decker and Sarah
She was born Aug. 2, 1881 Eagle Grove, Ia. Jane[...]services have been set tentatively for Friday at 2 age of five.
p.m. at the Congregation[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (172)[...]. Rev. L. D. Urion She was born July 27, 1917 at Boyne City, Mich., the
performed the ce[...]‘John boy’ was drafted into the Army March 24. 1944, Linnie Elizabe[...]lowing children: 1] Alfred Budd (Betty Ann Harp); 2]
week of Pvt. John Brauer along side of Robert La[...]15th Air Force Command. Both Bob January 2, 1927 Seattle, King Co., W a. - July 13, 1967
and John[...]917 Thompson
Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 22 plot #14. Falls, Mt., to John H. B[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt.
at the Methodist church at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Thursday Ju[...]Helena, Mont.
Averal died Nov. 14, 2000 at Plains, Mont., with burial n Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. April 22,
the Fraternal Cemetery in Thompson Falls, Mont. - Sec.22 1953 - Brauers Attend Funeral of Daughter[...]arning of the death last Saturday of the
Nov. 16, 2000 page 12 Thur. - Plains - Averal Brauer, 83 former[...]John f. Casey, in Helena,
died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital, Mo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (173)[...]hool here. She was married to John F. 1952.
Casey in San Francisco, May 18, 1943. To this un[...]arents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brauer, Ernest and 26, 1962 - Seven Youths take Physicals last W ednesday in[...]Richard Gordon Breitenbach was born Dec. 26, 1934
Helena to be there for the funeral Tuesday[...]31, 1941 following children; 1] Rick; 2] Donald.
Thompson Falls, Mt., to John ‘John Boy[...], 1975. Richard died Oct. 25, 2007 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. Thur. - Richard Gordon Breitenbach, 72, of Thompson
See Ron Calvird. Falls, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 at Clark Fork Valley[...]ray He was born Dec. 26, 1934 to A. M. Gordon and Dorothy
The Sanders[...]s married Mattie Cheadle of Plains, Mont., on May
21, 1907.[...]Falls, Mt. - James Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 21, 1937 - Local News - B. D.
Harrison Bray of Thom[...]or. The temporary,
Mattie Cheadle of Plains, Mt.; 23 years of age born frame building whi[...]o the C. J.
been previously married - married May 21, 1907 Plains, Mt. Dougherty lots.
by W . Sa[...]1884 - page three col 2 - Local News - Mr. Daniel Brereton
Matti[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (174)[...]n Falls, Montana 201

children:1] Helen May 30, 1918; 2] Mary Margaret Feb. directory.
27, 1920..
Thompson Falls school records of 1938 noted[...]son Falls, Mt. Thur. April
1] Helen May 30, 1918; 2] Mary Margaret Feb. 27, 1920. 17, 2003 - Leona Fae Bristor - Leona Fae Bristor, 73, o[...]Thompson Falls, died April 14, 2003 at the home of friend[...]and companion Norman Allen after a 2 ½ year fight with
The Sanders County Independe[...]page col 3 - Teachers She was born May 5, 1929 in Broken Bow, Nebr. to Lester
Finally Chosen fo[...]home on Cherry Creek. They
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - page eight - News of were late[...]l be held on the Norm Allen Ranch following
page 327 C. - W illiam Bright farmer, 44 years of age bor[...]hn E. & Imogene (Jones) Britt
15 years of age Ky; 2] James G. 13 years of age Ky; 3] John[...]1942 St. Ignatius, Mt. She died Oct. 1966 Helena, Mt.[...]ter when he was The Spokesman Review Nov. 22, 1966 Spokane, W a. -
ill with pneumonia in Novem[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Dakota.
Oct. 20, 1911 - front page - Ralph Brink took aboard an[...]the county jail to sober up. there in 1932. She survives.
He is listed in the 1915[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (175)202 Pioneers and Early S[...]hurch, Missoula, burial will be at col 2 - Mrs. Britton, 67 Passes in Sleep Tuesday Mornin[...]of the Sanders County lived the past 25 years. Larry Chadwick, who had lived at
Chamber[...]ompson her.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page col 2 - Teaching Elsie Elizabeth Tombs was born[...]93 in London,
Force Engaged - School District No. 2 - The primary room England. She was bapt[...]Montana area. They moved to
Arthur was born May 2, 1877 New Canaan, Conn. to the ran[...]two sons, W ally, Thompson Falls, and
Enumclaw); 2] Dorothy Josephine Feb. 20, 1912 Horsehoe Howard, Mullan, Ida.; a daugh[...]neth (Dorothy)
Falls, Calgary, Canada - died Dec. 21, 1988 Silverton, Idaho W hiteside, Osburn,[...]neral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m.,
Osborne, Idaho); 3] W allace born in March 24, 1918. in the Community congregatio[...]W ally was born March 24, 1918 in W allace, Idaho to Elsie
After losing[...]His obits in the Sanders County Ledger, Oct. 18, 2001
W ed. June 26, 1935 - A. C. Britton, foreman of the Federal[...]Falls Fraternal times.
cemetery (sec 10 # 24) (death certificate #1925) As a youth, he worked in a b[...]Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. (sec 10 lot # 23) (death by setting pins at the bowling alley. Through his parents’
certificate # 2266).[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (176)[...]lls, Montana 203

his brother and sister were kept busy reading[...]of
Baby” Barbara Hoyt. They were married August 23, 1941 in May of 1960 and that was the p[...]Christmas fund
Barbara Hoyt was born Aug. 30, 1923 Missoula, Mt. the to provide toys, foo[...]nformation from their marriage license # 918 page 263 repairs and repainting toys that were[...]allace Britton The Daily Missoulian, May 27, 1960 noted this in their
of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of age born article - “Alth[...]itton and Elsie - make enemies, Britton has won a host of friends with the
he had not been previo[...]rried - married August complimentary votes.
23, 1941 Superior, Mineral co., Mt. witnesses were:[...]to be part of the Army Air Corp. On May 27, 1960 W ally submitted his resignation to the
Ca[...]aurant bought meal, but it had to February 25, 1998 page 3 and probably from Feb. 14 -

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (177)[...]Falls, Montana 205

family was paid by W ally, and every year unt[...]ral services will be conducted on Thursday, April 2 at
caring for his bride of 56 years. 2:00 at the Community Congregational Church with Re[...]W allace died at the age of 83 Friday Oct. 12, 2001 in the
explains. Affectionately called “Barb[...]much. But services were held Sat. Oct. 20 in the Community
W ally constantly talks to her,[...]Cemetery. Section 10 plot # 22.
Barbara has spent most of the past year in a[...]missed a day by her side, including 18, 2001, with his obituary used in the above portion o[...]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 icha[...]died Nov. 10, 1950 in a rented cabin at Big Pine
21.[...]Thompson Falls, died
peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 1998 at Clark Fork Valley[...]he Conoco station
She was born on August 30, 1923 at Missoula, Mt., the across the road[...]He later sold his lease to Harvey Kern.
August 23, 1941, she and W allace “W ally” Britton wer[...]ounty Courthouse for many years in Sept. 27, 1907 - E. Brockhausen and Gustav Helin c[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (178)206 Pioneers and Early S[...]he stamping his birthdate - 1] Don Allen Sept 26, 1932.
ground of Bronco Liz, who deserves a place with[...]ted between Thompson Falls and the Bob, 2] Dorothy, 3] Steve.
Coeur d’Alene country.[...]Mont. 1] Thema (Red Baumgardner, daughter Velma); 2]
Liz was roused now, however, and with each sec[...]died Feb. 8, 1970 Galen, Mont. with burial Feb. 12,
I ain’t sayin’ a thing. But I’ll take my[...], dragging a James K. Brotherton died Nov. 21, 1983.
derringer into view.
Bronco Liz turned[...]Robert died March 2, 1985 while residing in Thompson
Infuriated tho[...]lry 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 wer[...]ere were so few Falls, Mt. Burial was March 28th in the Fraternal cemetery,
of them, was in hig[...]ld had shot Liz, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 24 plot # 24.
his death by hanging would have been a matter o[...]have Independent, Helena, Montana April 26, 1884 - Thompson
passed on with her boots[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (179)[...]lls, Montana 207

understand how to make the traveler feel at h[...]1.
Barbara Florence Brown was born Sept. 13, 1862 Green
Co., Iowa to John Preston (Green Co., Iowa)[...]Dorothy Brown
Barbara died Oct. 22,1935 Thompson Falls, Mt. at the age Sande[...]73 years, 1 month and 9 days. She was buried Oct. 23, Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Mrs. Robert Chenoweth and
1935 in the W[...]thy Brown.
Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 - Mrs. The mother returned home[...]her sister.
Brown, Thompson Falls, Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 5:00 a.m. She
leaves surviving her four sons,[...]Oct. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brown, the[...]ton
Clarence W illiam Brown was born April 1, 1924 Polson, Brown and his bride arrived here[...]Clifford A Brown Dec. 27, 1912 - page 3 - Elton Brown left last week for
Cliff[...]former home.
He enlisted into the Army January 26, 1942 at Missoula, The Sanders County Ledger,[...]best in Cicero. - Illinois Exchange
June 2, 1905 - Con Brown, of Lothrop, has recently[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Nov. 20, 1914 - page 3 - A letter received Sunday by Fre[...]Fern Brown
June 22, 1906 - 300,000 bricks to be fired on the first f[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday Fern was in the 1927 high school graduation.
July 13, 1906 - C[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (180)208 Pioneers and Early[...]re they have been detailed for the next
1911 Mt.; 2] Milton F. April 16, 1914 - (Thompson Falls[...]ly
Eliza ‘Bessie’ J. Jollidon was born Oct. 28, 1879 returned last Saturday from C[...]ra, Sanders County Ledger Friday May 28, 1915 Thompson
Hancock Co., Ill - Justin Jolidon[...]panied her mother, Mrs.
born France; wife: Lemira 26 years of age born Indiana, Myra Jolidon[...]feeble health for some time and
years of age Il.; 2] Bessy M. 7 months Ill; father, Francis 75 goes[...]lady stood the trip over the high mountain
The 1920? federal census notes her as born Michigan and[...]ium heigh; slender build; blue colored eyes;
Jan. 22, 1909 - Assistant Ranger Fred Brown of the forest[...]e telephone lines. Mt. Nov. 20, 1919 Thur. - Aeroplanes For Cabinet Forest -[...]the government aviation schools located in
April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred E.[...]April 16, a son. The newcomer weighed 2003 - Remember W hen? 30 years ago, by I. V. Ander[...]cted from a large article). - Talking about the 1921
the civil service examination for the for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (181)[...]Falls, Montana 209

was the district ranger in charge of the sale[...]the town of Thompson Falls was threatened.
he was 27 years of age at his marriage and that Edith was 24 Mr. Brown in his time has fought on a thou[...]ict forest ranger assigned to
Illinois on October 28, 1879. W ith her parents and brother Thomps[...]ince his retirement from the Forest Service in 1942.
husband has been employed by the Forest Service.[...]Club for a number of years past Friday at 2 p.m., and interment will be in the Polson[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (182)210 Pioneers and Early[...]h the idea of bettering herself, but to July 26, 1907 - Harry V. Brown, formerly employed at the[...]Hazel married the second time to Ted LaMan Jan. 27,
Bureau of Land Records Nov. 5, 1925, land office in 1927 Missoula, Mt.
Great Falls, Mt. A homestead containing 120 acres #969085 Information from their marriage license # 7278 page 120
- N ½ SW - sec. 14 - 25N township -32-W range - Montana Missoula County Courth[...]eridian - Sanders County, Mt. and SESW - sec 14 - 25 Missoula; white; 28 years of age born Canada to Joe
N township - 32-W range.[...]to Hazel Brown of Thompson
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Teachers for the school Falls, Mt.; white; 20 years of age born Rolins, Montana to
years of 19[...]g. 6, 1936 - Local married - married Jan. 27, 1927 Missoula, mt. By J. A.
News - Mrs. Gladys Brown,[...]ounty 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 The Sanders County Ledge[...]hursday in the W elch-Ryce Associates Oct. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brown, the
C[...]chool Sanders County Ledger Friday May 23, 1913 Thompson
system for 11 years. Mrs. Brown w[...]the Calif. Retired Teachers Assn., Feb. 12, 1915 - front page col 4 - J. D. Brown Passes Awa[...]at work at Priest River, Idaho, and it was 24 hours before he
the depot for several mon[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (183)212 Pioneers and Early Se[...]Paul married Gertrude S. ca 1924; they had 1] Robert P.
They are traveling with a house car equipped with the born Aug. 3. 1929 Mt. 2] Barbara, May 7, 1932.
latest conveniences. Their car is a regular mode[...]n 1930 federal census, April 4, page 12 first ward Thompson
1, 1936 - Local News - Milton[...]ill in Falls, Mt. #31-31 notes that he was 20 years of age at the
Los Angeles. Milton tried ou[...]there time of his marriage and Gertrude was 24; that he was an
on an amateur program.[...]ved in W W I.
Milton ‘Milt’ Brown died July 28, 1939 with burial in the The Sanders Coun[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Local Happenings -
His obituary was in[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935
M yrtle Brown[...]sted in the 1917 directory. October 22 at 5:00 A.M. She leaves surviving her four sons,[...]Falls school records 1937 gave the childrens
Feb. 22, 1907 - Mr. Orie Brown, who has been employed at[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 20, Sam Brown
1[...]o the Thomas Hay Brown was born May 22, 1859 Edinburgh,
faculty at Carroll College. In 1[...]Scotland.
Chaplain Corps serving for three years. 21 months spent in Thomas married Mary Oliv[...]Mary Parish, March 6, 1914 - front page col 2 - Mrs. J. L. Adams
Butte.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (184)[...]Falls, Montana 213

Missoula Mercantile company, but being in poo[...]was necessary to take him to Sandpoint.
March 26, 1915 - Thos. H. Brown of Missoula has rented[...]Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Mary A. died Feb. 2, 1922 and was buried Feb. 6, 1922 in
Brown returned here Saturday to make this plac[...]e present they will live in the James L. #216 stated that she died Feb. 7, 1922 with burial the 9th.).
Adams house, taking care o[...]n Falls, Mt. were: 1] Levi; 2] Dale; 3] Elmer; 4] Dewey; 5] Cornelia; 6]
The[...]age col 4 - Thos. H. Brown Passed Bob; 12] Darrell.
Away - Dropped Dead From Heart Failure[...]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 F[...]Mr. Brown was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, May 22, school, he was active in sports, pl[...]ed at the Missoula Services Oct. 8, 1952. He served two years in Germany and
Mercan[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (185)214 Pioneers and Early[...]ee in instrumental music from
two sons: 1] Scott; 2] Bob (Carla Thomas). Montan[...]and many friends. Feb. 11, 1942 - School News (picture of Bennett) Bennett
Bill[...]Mt. highs recommended.
Thurs. June 17, 1920 - J. C. McKeel, John Bruce and Joe Sa[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. - May 22,
Bennett T. & Elizabeth (Johnston) Brudevo[...]fe and son have already left
B. T. Brudevold Dec. 24. - Editors Note * - Other than for the[...]Mary married Ray Edward Leach May 10, 1922
o’clock Christmas Eve. The bride was given in m[...]es on the mantle served as Navy Sept. of 1942 in San Francisco, Calif. and was
the only illumin[...]ar and Thompson Falls. Marjorie; 2] Esther Catherine ca 1909 Twin Bridges, Mt. -
M[...]ee from North Dakota State Teachers’ May 28, 1915 - front page col 2 - New Teachers -
college. He attended New[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (186)[...]alls, Montana 215

The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]nd scholarly Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page col 2 - Teaching
attainments. He left this morning on t[...]r a two Force Engaged - School District No. 2 - Superintendent T.
weeks’ visit to his old hom[...]t. Friday classes.
Sept. 3, 1915 - page 2 - Prof. Bruner, wife and two little The[...]Mary C. Bruner of Thompson Falls, Mt.; tall
Jan. 21, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Items - The little daugh[...]ctory.
Bruner passed away Tuesday afternoon about 2 o’clock,
after a hopeless fight against meningi[...]t feeling manner. As a touching and 18, 1962 page 5 - Capt. and Mrs. Jay Bryant of Manhattan,[...]ed in the afternoon yesterday and the Oct. 29, 1909 - Owen Bryne of Helena, informed the Ledge[...]84', and frequently
June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers Elected for after that unti[...]ls, Mt. Thurs. and Ruth Printice.
March 22, 1917 - front page col 2 - School Notes - A fine

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (187)216 Pioneers and Early[...]Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. July 20, 1939 - abstracted
W e are pleased to note that[...]Iowa, came to Missoula at the age of 2 with her parents. She
Dec. 27, states that she is now living with her husband in was reared in the Bitterroot and attended MSU. In 1912 she
Thompson.[...]Methodist and
Joseph D. Buckhouse was born Feb. 23, 1879 Montana to burial was in Missoula[...]Joseph D. Buckhouse died April 21, 1940 with burial
Joe’s parents, Henry, born ca 1836 Prussia and Mary April 24, 1940 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula,
E[...]ey had Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. April 25, 1940 - abstracted
11 children with 8 surviving: 1] John T. Ca 1863 Ill; 2] from his obituary - Joseph Buckhouse of[...]City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Gertrude, Dec. 1882 Mt.; 10] George Oct. 1883, Mt.; 11]
Don, March 18[...]Mathias Micheal Buckskin was born October 28, 1924
cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]izabeth ‘Mary’ died in Missoula, Mt. May 8, 1922 and Mathias married Lucy Mary Moody Jan. 22, 1945 Polson,
was buried May 10, 1922 in the Saint Mary’s Catholic Mt.
ce[...]Information from their marriage license # 2232 in the Lake
The 1900 federal census of Missoula[...]ndchildren: Julius, Buckskin was born October 28, 1924 Niarada, Mont. to
granddaughter and Frances J.[...]Isador Buckskin (deceased) and Suestine Lefthand; 20 years
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]he had not been previously married - married
June 28, 1907 - Chas McCauley and Mr. Buckhouse both[...]W ednesday to accept positions March 13, 1928 to Sam Moody (deceased) and Angelic
in the Fores[...]married - married Jan. 22, 1945 Polson, Mt., by John J.
Sanders County Si[...]day Lucy Mary Moody was born March 13, 1928 Lapwia,
morning for Thompson lake and surroundin[...], Mt. Died June 13, 1943 Survivors: daughter
Oct. 2, 1908 - J. D. Buckhouse withdrew from the forest[...]before in Dayton.
Joe married Nina Mason in 1912 and they had the
following children: 1] John M., 1913, Mt; 2] son; 3] Char[...]al census, District 3 W alla W alla W ash.
Sept. 12, 1918 - Joseph D. Buckhouse of St. Ignatius; 39 Page 233D - lists the family - Scott Barnes, farmer, 26 years
years of age; born 23 Feb. 1879; white; native born citizen; Iowa, father Ohio and mother Pa.; wife Celia 21 years
businessman for himself; residing in St. I[...], mother Missouri; Charles Buff
Nina died July 12, 1939 with burial July 14, 1939 in the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (188)[...]Falls, Montana 217

From the memories of Thompson Falls written by Isabelle She was born July 24, 1928 in Hurdsfield, N. D., to
Mathers Anderson: - Cha[...]g. Her family has been left with
Legion club in 1926. man[...]y dearly.
Oct. 16, 1914 - front page col 2 - Skating Rink Changes A memorial serv[...]held at John Knox Presbyterian Church Sept. 19, 2002 in
Massey, who succeeds H. C. Bullard. Mr. Massey[...]e Smith barber shop Sidney died July 15, 2007 Seattle, W ashington.
and pool room for the pa[...]He will give a series of weekly dances in 2007 Thurs. - Former Thompson Flals resident Sidney[...]Bullis passed away July 15, 2007 at the age of 82.[...]king in Thompson
Sidney G. Bullis was born ca 1925 Missoula, Mt. Falls, Sidney met a[...]ds they moved to
following children: 1] Kathleen; 2] Ken; 3] Ann. W ashington. They s[...]years together in
Crystal Hamann was born July 24, 1928 Hurdsfield, N.D., Spokane and finally Sea[...]ked as a telegrapher for
Crystal died Sept. 14, 2002 in Des Moines, W ash. the Northern P[...]er a more promising future. W ith a wife
Oct. 17, 2002 - Crystal Hamann Bullis, 74, went to be with[...]in electronics training at the
the Lord Sept. 14, 2002 in Des Moines, W ash. P[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (189)218 Pioneers and Early[...]nt to monitor the She was born August 27, 1880 in Burlingam, Kan. She
quality of long dis[...]October 1967.
engineer until he retired in 1982. He supported his wife, Survivors incl[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
over 20 years when the leukemia returned two years ago. April 27, 1906 - B. B. Bunn, recently from Indian Territo[...]ial in the Noxon
Crystal passed away Sept. 14, 2002. cemetery, Noxon, Mt.[...]isiting her parents,
Sanders County Signal June 25, 1908 - Silas Bullock, B. B. Bunn.
f[...]e Foles O. (Tubby) Burch was born Feb. 27, 1939 Mont.
new warehouse and grocery department[...]years, 9 months, 18 days with burial Dec. 22, 1973 in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]died Aug 27, 1999. He was born in Thompson Falls, Mt on
Fr[...]Published in Denver Rocky Mountain news on Sept 23,
12, 1939 W ild Rose cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt. (hi[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. June 20, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. Maud Burdick left Saturday
Nov. 13, 1969 page 10 col 2 - Mrs. Susan Bunce Dies in for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (190)[...]Falls, Montana 219

The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]Henry A. Burhmester
Aug. 29, 1913 - page 3 - Miss Maud Burdick of Oberon,[...]Mt. Thurs. Sept. has property interests.
12, 1963 - front page col 1 - obituary for Iris W hi[...]her sister Mrs. Gladys Burghard resided May 25, 1906 - Fred Forbes, recently from Heron has lea[...]Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a
July 20, 1906 - Fred Bughmester, who was employed at the[...]rvation. The other day his brother, Aug. 29, 1913 - page 3 - Miss Mamie Burke, former teache[...]Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 - School Notes - Sept. 6, 1910[...]d himself back to Thompson. Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Five Sanders county teach[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (191)220 Pioneers and Early S[...]peak. For the last 12 years the property has been owned by
The Sander[...]of Barry N. Hillard, H. M. Davenport, B. S.
Dec. 29, 1905 - Paddy Burke, one of the best known miner[...]lter Burke to Clark’s Fork Toll Road and
April 12, 1907 - the liner Majestic out of Queenstown, Trail Company, an Idaho corporation for $1,200.00, 40
Cork, Munster, Ireland - #4620 #8 Patrick Burke 38 years of acres in Thomp[...]ng to Mullen, Idaho and his wife Lizzie
Burke age 21 years old. Along with Patrick was Henry[...]n town on Monday in company with Sept. 22, 1911 - front page - W . C. Burks, who owns a
Ben[...]Andrew Edward Hume Burn
Aug. 5, 1910 - page 2 - Paddy Burke, while in Murray Andre[...]he Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. June 28,
Sun.[...]he merchants, went over to Spokane Falls and
June 2, 1911 - page 3 - Paddy Burke, formerly interested[...]John Burns
Sept. 22, 1911 - front page - Burke Closes One More big[...]who is well and favorably known in May 29, 1908 - Timothy McCarthy and John Burns o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (192)[...]Falls, Montana 221

Leslie Burns[...]Burrington children: 1] Robert Sept. 1, 1915; 2] Doris Dec.
25, 1919 3] Glen Nov. 1, 1921; 4] Pauline Nov. 24, 1923.
Tom Burns[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday born Nov. 1, 1921; father deceased and that Laura
March 10, 1911 -[...]known children: 1] Mary Elizabeth b: June 5, 1828; 2] John
W . Burns W illiam b: abt June 1834 - d: January 25, 1835 Kalamazoo
W . Burns died Aug. 1, 1924 buried W ildrose cemetery, Co., Mi.; 3] E[...]Kalamazoo Co., Mi - d: Jan. 11, 1842 Kalamazoo co. Mi.,
Dave B[...]day Jan. 1841 Kalamazoo Co., Mi. - d: May 20, 1842
Aug. 31, 1906 - Dave Burrill, assistant pumper at[...]r of our
Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934 George, was born August 12, 1799, Loudoun Co., Virginia
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]staying on the Rew ranch 1] Joseph b: August 12, 1799 Loudoun Co., Virginia - d:
with Mr. Vogner,[...]Schoolcraft Cemetery, Schoolcraft, Mi.; 2] Mary b: May 3,[...]Lillie M . Burrell 1, 1824 Loudoun Co. Va.); 3] Abner b: July 23, 1803
Lillie M. Burrell was born Sept 1880 Mon[...]a - d: bef. 1880 Kalamazoo Co. Mi. (#1
Mt. (June 12) she stated that she was 19 years of age and Nancy A. Davis #2 Elizabeth Hanna.)
single; that she was residing w[...]da - page 59, 60, File #113 - On March 2, 1852, Lydia Burson,
Spafford (born in Ohio). Her siblings were: 1] Sarah; 2] et al, minors of Joseph Burson is named.[...]ounty, Mt. 1852 By Ann Burson, A. K. Burson, and Abner Burson.[...]there is a commission appointment. On March 2, 1852,
and Clara Evelyn Garrison.[...]er dower rights.
Dolores married Paul Hill Jan. 29, 1955 and they had the Aaron and Hester m[...]with their children
following children: 1] Diane; 2] Ramona (Tim Cox). They and there[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (193)222 Pioneers and Early Se[...]The W eekly Montanian Thompson Falls, Mt., Dec. 22, enough to handle a sledge and a drill[...]3 - “Uncle” George Burson, who has
Mt. (June 12) he stated that he was 59 years old born in[...]ring, a store, two saloons and other Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - George Burson returned to
buildi[...]remain some time completing the work.
for about 12 years or more but with the building of the[...]eorge Burson could be heard long Dec. 22, 1911 - page 3 - Tales of Seventeen years ago - O[...], C. C. A. Earl and John April 5, 1912 - W illis Tells of Early Days in Thompson
Maher.[...]ing house with a box of sardines, a yard of
Sept. 20, 1907 - George Burson returned to town this week[...]he The Sanders County Ledger Friday June 28, 1912
divide. Everybody was glad to see George Burson a[...]ed a spring chicken, but when dressed in his
Nov. 22, 1907 - George Burson has received the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (194)224 Pioneers and Early S[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Nov. 15, 1912
1884 - advertisement - F. L. Burton, Attorney at Law, page 2 col 2 - Plains Items - Jack Burton, the proprietor of
T[...]Nov. 22, 191223, 1893[...]B. Hess.
Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. July 12, 1906 - Plains -
J. M. Burton and family have arr[...]siness and will make a success of the June 28, 1907 - Paul S. Burton left on Monday to accept[...]lls, Mt. Friday
Sanders County Signal Thur Feb. 27, 1909 - J. M. Button March 13, 1908 - He[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday March 27, 1908 - Paul S. Burton, after being home for a
J[...]en and that he is doing a land office Sept. 28, 1906 - Powell S. Burton of Thompson No. 1194
bu[...]the coast he for the purchase of the W 1/2 Sw1/4, SW 1/4 NW 1/4, NE1/4
concluded that Plains[...]lace to camp and he came SW 1/4 of Sec. No. 2 t. Nov 21 N.Range No. 30 W .
back.[...]-
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday April 26, 1912 - 1911 notes that he has moved to Pl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (195)226 Pioneers and Early Se[...]came as a great shock to his son. 1] W ayne; 2] Charles (lived in Florida working with the
On ac[...]he moved Sanders County Ledger May 13, 1942 Thompson Falls,
to Twin Bridges, Mont.[...]iness in that city. 24, 1945 - Comings and Doings - Mrs. Dora Bussell r[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 12,
Sunday.[...]issoula, formerly of Thompson Falls are the
Secs. 23 & 24, T20N, R 30 was name in honor of Ralph[...]now could have died in Chicago, Ill.); 2] Mike (lived in Florida
deceased. He added that t[...]ck & M ary Norma (Ekern) Bussell
on January 11, 1929, the name was changed to Mt. Bushnell. Vivian Jack Bussell was born July 26, 1919 Lordsburg,[...]Jack married Mary Norma Sept. 29, 1940 Thompson Falls,
Glen A Bussau/Bursau died Jan. 25, 1966 Thompson Mt.
Falls, Mt.[...]Jack Bussell of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 21 years of age
veteran of W orld W ar II and had s[...]Rachel (Sprouse) Bussell Sekpt. 29, 1940 Thompson Falls, Mt. by Emile F. Mignery
C[...]ed minister. W itnesses: Carol Ekern and Joe
July 26, 1919 Lordsburg, New Mexico; 2] Everette July 23, Bussell.
1920; 3] Joseph Leonard Aug. 1, 1927. Mary Norma Ekern wa[...]was born. 1921 to Halvor O. Ekern and Ruby E. Putnam.
The Thom[...]Bussell
Charles Everette Bussell was born July 23, 1920 Valedon, Joseph Leonard ‘J[...]ph Leonard ‘Joe’ Bussell was born August 1, 1927
Charles enlisted in the Navy January 9, 1939 a[...]f Petty Joe was drafted into the Army Nov. 23, 1945 Ft. Douglas,
Officer, Boatswain’s Mate.[...]ter basic training he was placed with the 3063 rd
24, 1945 Bremerton, W a.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (196)[...]alls, Montana 227

General 050). Joe was discharged December 1946[...]Emil Butte in Evangelisch, Harpen,
In April 1952 Densmore was working at the Thompson W estfalen, Preussen Feb. 2, 1873 to Friedrich Butte and
Falls Lumber Mill (O[...]and ‘sets’ the ‘majority’, which is 21 years of age. Arriving at 21, Emil set
dogs teeth to hold the log in position[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 24, Emil and Lula Davidison were married about 1926. Lula
1905 - New Landlord for Thompson Hotel - T[...]the time of his first marriage; that Lula was 20 years old
years. Though a democrat in politics,[...]aturday and has taken Emil died Nov. 21, 1939 and was buried in W ildrose
up her residen[...]Mildred C. Butte died 1920 and was buried in the
The Sanders County Ledge[...]harge of Milton Roy Butte was born July 21, 1918 Belknap, Mt. to
the first district,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (197)228 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increase conducted Monday Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. at W hitepine
in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $12.50 Cemetery with Pastor Gaylund Olson of[...]g. 14, 1939 Milton died April 11, 2005 Plains, Mt.
Missoula, Mont. and they had the f[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Thurs. April
Bonnie Jean Dec. 1942 (McKenzie); 2] Judy Oct. 1949 21, 2005 - Milton Butte, 86, of Thompson Falls, passed[...]away due to natural causes, Monday, April 11, 2005 at Clark
Roy Aug. 1960 (Marcie).[...]home located behind the Belknap store, July 21, 1918. His
in the Missoula County Courthouse, Mi[...]n settlers
Butte residing in Belknap, Mt.; white; 21 years of age ; born who purchased the proper[...]ley J. W ilson residing in Superior, Mont; white; 22 father, Ernest, planted apple trees betw[...]nesses: Grace Baker and Jane J. Claw for 20 years.
Shirley was born Dec. 2, 1916 at Hurdsfield, N. D., to Carl Milton[...]ed telling his
Shirley Jean Butte died Aug. 15, 2000 Belknap, Mt., with grandkids of staying in the high school dorm during the
burial Aug. 21, 2000 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, w[...]l, which was leather
Sanders County Ledger Aug. 24, 2000 - Belknap - Shirley helmets and mud at[...]ating from high school, Milton tried to find work
2000 at her home near Belknap.[...]friends at the courthouse in
She was born Dec. 2, 1916 at Hurdsfield, N. D., to Harriet Octob[...]A daughter, Bonnie Jean, was born in December 1942. In in-law, Everet McKenzie.
1946[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (198)[...]Falls, Montana 229

Robert Hershal & Gertrude Ann (Greenwood) B[...]ansen.
Robert Hershal Butte was born July 10, 1923 Yakima, She attended school in Colorad[...]worked for the First State Bank for
W illiam H.; 2] Robert J. many years.
Gertrude Ann Greenwood was born Oct. 5, 1923 Stratton, On April 18, 1946 she married[...]as station and garbage
Hershal died March 7, 1982 Plains, Mt., with burial March disposal business and raised two sons.
10, 1982 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]urch. She was very active in the VFW
March 11, 1982 page 6 - Hersh Butte Passes - Graveside Au[...]e Thompson Falls
services were to be conducted at 2 p.m. W ednesday at the Senior Citizens and th[...]k Fork Valley Hospital of a Hershel in 1982; one sister, Jane W iegele; and two brothers,
car[...]James and Ralph Greenwood.
John Robb VFW Post No. 2896. The Rev. Gaylund Olson She is sur[...]three
Robert Hershal Butte was born July 10, 1923 at Yakima to granddaughters; four step- grand[...]Oscar and Kathryn Butte. He moved to Belknap in 1925 grandchildren.
where he attended grade[...]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 Hospital Train until arrangements.
receiv[...]lace.
He was a member of the John Robb VFW Post 2986, a W illiam resided in Belknap, Mt[...]on
terms on the Board of Trustees of School Dist. 2 and was a George W illiam Buxton was born Ju[...]Dottie Abbott.
Hershel died March 7, 1982 Plains, Mt. with burial March 1900 federal census, Almond Township, Big Stone
10, 1982 W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. - Survivors[...]ren) 1] George W . born 1891, 8 years old, Minn.; 2]
Mr. Butte was stricken Sunday evening while at[...]wife Dottie and children.
Ann G. died July 17, 2002 near Thompson Falls, Mt. His brother, Ch[...]r July family was living two doors from them.
25, 2002 Thurs. Thompson Falls - Anne G. Butte - Anne G.[...]ept 15,
Butte, 78, passed away on W ed., July 17, 2002, at her home 1915.
near Thompson Falls.[...]She was born Gertrude Anne Greenwood on Oct. 5, 1923, war - listed as from the Noxon are[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (199)230 Pioneers and Early S[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - George Buxton pass[...]d 1891 Red W ood Falls, Red W ood Co., Minn; 2] Madeline
went Monday night to Spokane for final[...]eorge W . Buxton married Martha Alice Noble June 12, W oman’s Club Oct. 19, 1921.
1919 Thompson Falls, Mt.
Marriage record # 49[...]orn to Dwenn A. Bybee and June
Falls, Mt.; white; 28 years of age born Red W ood Falls, Red Morten[...]e Germany.
Noble of Hoquiam, W ash.; white; 22 years of age born Bernard married Lorr[...]e had not been previously married - married June 12, 1919 Dwenn Arnold & June (M ortense[...]s: L. G. Dwenn Arnold Bybee was born May 28, 1894 Hooper,
Buxton and Dottie Buxton.[...]Frank Noble. home: 1] Florence; 2] Rosella; 3] Lena Isabell; 4] Robert
Sanders Co[...]5] Dwenn; 6] Verna Pearl; 7] Marion Mack; 8]
Nov. 20, 1919 Thur. - Aeroplanes For Cabinet Forest -[...]es Dwenn married June Mortenson Feb. 5, 1923. They had
will be allotted to the home service f[...]tection the following children: 1] Gerald; 2] Bernard; 3] Joan ca
purpose. 1927 Parker, Idaho (Mike Freed); 4] Toni; (#1 Lawrenc[...]own, trusted employes of the forest Lacock; #2 ___Sagor) 5] George (twin); 6] Joe (twin).
servic[...], will in the near future June was born June 22, 1901 Kilgore, Fremont Co., Idaho
go to Californi[...]ixon, when Dwenn heard of a new
Thurs. June 17, 1920 - front page - Mrs. George Buxton, sawmi[...]onal Cemetery, Eastern Montana.
Thurs. June 17, 1920 - Ranger Buxton and Ransom are In[...]ne 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 a member Comments by her[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (200)[...]Falls, Montana 231

example of being selfless; she did not want t[...]ank of 2d Lieutenant. He was discharged September 26,
Mom’s stories and her good sense of humor, we[...], Plains, Mt. Graveside services were Oct. 27, 1916 - front page col 5 - Lost In The Mountains[...]teacher before 1900. During mid term she married
26, 1962 - Seven Youths take Physicals last W ednesday in[...]gle/Kagle
Gerald D. Bybee was born October 30, 1923 Dell, Mt. to Charles Cagle was born[...], Mt., about 5 miles across Charles Kagle as 42 years of age born Ill.; Sarah 36 years
the bridge[...]lp his father earn a living to territory; 2] Rose E. 4 years W ashington Territory.
support t[...]o the forest service under Ben 1875 W a.; 2] Rose E. born ca 1876 W a. (married Nelson
Saint,[...]The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - C. W .
Joan Bybee was born ca 1927 Parker, Idaho, to Dwen Cagle was in[...]the mill.
Joan married Marvin W ilbur Freed May 12, 1945 Plains, Sarah apparently died in[...]a farmer owning his
Sanders County Ledger March 27, 1969 - Two former farm free and c[...]dnesday.
Marion S. Bybee was born September 8, 1921 to Dwen The 1909 Thompson[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (201)232 Pioneers and Early Se[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday 1905 Missoula, Mt.; #2 Emil F. Butte.
Jan. 8, 1915 - front page col 2 - C. W . Cagle, an old timer The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 5, 1905 page 2 col 2
in this section and who was taken to the old sold[...]- Marriage - both parties residing in
on November 24 last, died at the home on December 1st. He[...]Sanders County Ledger Friday Feb. 21, 1913 Thompson
The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]rriage license was issued by the auditor of
April 28, 1905 - Miss Carrie Cagle and Jos. Allen, two[...]dding of Miss Carrie Caygel, the Aug. 2, 1912 - page 3 - S. H. Cahoes and W illiam Mottoner,
ch[...]wedding was performed in Spokane Thursday, April 27. hotel and will operate that departm[...]llinois. 1884 - front page col 2 - H. W . Heagy of Hastings,
W eekly Montanian May 23, 1895 - John Cagle has Nebraska,[...]The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. May 24,
sore hand and it will be some time before he wi[...]ls, but his craft got into
John died Jan. 5, 1902 at the age of 28 years, 1 month 11 the suck and was carried[...]obit is in the Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Jan. 10, 1902 rafting lumber from W eeksville, for the cons[...]Also in the Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 7, 1902 page 5 rapids one mile above town, th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (202)[...]Falls, Montana 233

Caldwell was about three ‘Sheets in the wind,” or plainly 18, 2007 - Sherrill “Sherry” Rae Calvird - Former
s[...]ed just below of Custer, S.D., died January 8, 2007 at the Rapid City
McGlinchy’s ranch, he stri[...]gly W iggly Bakery in 1993, and
1884 - page 3 col 2 - Bound Over - (story concerning Andy had[...]lkins was called for the transplant May 8, 2005.
defense.[...]soon for the her mother, who died Nov. 14, 2000; and her brother who
eastern part of the state[...]A visitation was to be held Friday, Jan. 12, with a prayer
Thompson Falls Development Co., ea[...]y Custer Cemetery in Custer, S.D.
March 27, 1908 - Mrs. M. A. Callahan, aunt of Miss[...]Alfred E. Cameron was born about 1902 Belknap, Mt., to
M arion Call[...]Alfred E. Cameron married Pearl Dale Oct. 19, 1921
Thompson Falls - Marian Callahan left Saturday f[...]married Oct. 19, 1921 Thompson Falls, Mt. by W . C.
Sherry died January 8, 2007 Rapid City, South Dakota Ada[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (203)234 Pioneers and Early[...]Charley Cameron Dec. 20, 1907 - At the parochial residence of the Cathol[...]Saturday afternoon, Father Trevelit performed
May 2, 1884 - New Mines and Towns - Charley Cameron,[...]siblings: 1] Gladdis J. July 1894 Mt.; 2] Martin R. Dec.
The 1890 Veterans Census for Montana noted that he 1896 Mt.; 3] James Oct. 20, 1898 Mt.
served in a war. Entry #141-143. June 27, 1901 Olga, Mary’s mother died. She was buried
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - E. F. July 1, 1901 in[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - The Sept. 8, 1911 -[...]epublican. Dec. 12, 1913 - page 3 - Roy Cameron and family will leav[...]Missoula their future home.
Co., Mt. (June 12) E. F. Cameron states that he is a miner of
ore;[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Jan. 26, 1912 - front page - Thompson Girl a W itness in
April 28, 1905 - Ed Cameron who has been employed on a[...]n
Information from their marriage license # A 1209 page Fanny May was born Nov. 7, 1867 Mass. the daughter of
428 in the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt.[...]and Nellie had the following children: 1] Edwin; 2]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (204)[...]Falls, Montana 235

Roy E.[...]ictim of a mining accident at Murray, and May 26, 1905 - G. W . Cameron is about the best hunter[...]ssoula, Mt.)
parents born in Virginia; Elizabeth 42 years of age born In, The Sanders County Le[...]ay
father in Ohio and mother New York.; 1] Martha 21 years Sept. 8, 1905 - G. W . Cameron died - Last Monday
Indiana; 2] W ilbur/W illiam 16 years W isc.; 3] Fannie 13[...]-in-law, A. N. Vaughn, at Eddy,
(Civil W ar) Sept 28, 1863 and discharged Aug. 29, 1865 - surrounded by his wife and severa[...]en county
Martha ca. 1859 Indiana (A. N. Vaughn); 2] W ilbur 1862 and living there until September 28. 1863 when he enlisted
W isc.; 3] Fannie Nov. 7,[...]y artillery volunteers from which
Tillman Aug. 1872 W isc (SD); 5] Sandy - died Sept. 14, he[...]1] W illiam born Sept the remains from Eddy.
1862 W isconsin 2] Fannie May Nov. 7, 1867 (Fred H.[...]es which were
Haynes); 4] Tillman A. born Aug. 1872 S. Dakota. George held in the Odd Fellow[...]varmint at the ranch of his son - in- law Dec. 27, 1907 - Mrs. Elizabeth Cameron, mother of[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (205)236 Pioneers and Early S[...]W innett and Hamilton before
Oct. 7, 1910 - page 2 - Elizabeth Cameron Dead - In the enlisting in the U.S. Army Oct. 5, 1942. Mr. Cameron
death of Mrs. Elizabeth Cameron of E[...]ana and taught school at Noxon from 1945 to 1948.
26th, 1826, and was therefore past 74 years of age. The[...]e, Idaho. Mr. Cameron taught at the
Montana in 1882 and has been a resident of Sanders county Bi[...]taught at Fromberg, Mont., then at Charlo from 1962
her son-in-law, A. N. Vaughn, at Eddy, with whom[...]no, Nev.; two sisters, Frances
(could be - Dec. 21, 1894 to Dec. 1985 Yorba Linda, Ca). Cantrel[...]Service of Plains was in charge of
Army September 21, 1942 Butte, Mt. After training he was arrangemen[...]r Craft Artillery Leona Ellen died Oct. 17, 2005 Spokane, W ash., with
Automatic W eapons Batta[...]Chief). burial in the W hitepine Cemetery Oct. 22, W hitepine, Mt.
He served in Rhineland and Centr[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 27,
discharged March 16, 1946 Camp McCoy, W isc. His 2005 Thurs. - Leona Ellen Cameron - Leona Ellen Cam[...]s, Mt. Vol 1 page 308. 2005 at Sullivan Park Care Center in Spokane after losing
The Plainsman Plains, Mt. Thurs. April 25, 1946 page her battle with cancer.
4 col 2 - Philip Cameron, recently discharged from the army, She was born Dec. 13, 1929 in Greenough, Mont., to
visited the home of his[...]new W illys jeep. His home is in Creek in 1942 and she graduated from Noxon High School
Oliver G[...]daughters born: Ellen and Phyllis. She
(Perrin); 2] Phyllis (Judson Shively).[...]d being a rancher-school teacher wife for 42 years.
June 8, 1991 Plains Cemetery, Plain[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (206)[...]Falls, Montana 237

workers. Leona will be remembered for her mar[...]nna) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Roy Cameron and family returned[...]grandchildren: to Thompson Falls on No. 42 yesterday from Springfield,
Shane and Eric Havila[...]Oregon
Services were to be held Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m at the to me any more.”
Community Congreg[...]ay 5, 1911 - page 3 - Roy E. Cameron of Thompson
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the church before the service.[...]hitepine Cemetery. Arrangements were 24, T. 21N, R. 15W in Missoula county. The entry was
direc[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday April 29, 1911 entry No. 03392 for SE SE Sec. 24, T. 21 N.,
Dec. 8, 1905 - Ray Cameron left on Tuesday for W allace R. 29 W . - witnesses were Edward Sawyer, Chas. McEver[...](M cEvers) Cameron Sept. 13, 1912 - page 5 - A little girl arrived at the home of[...]Dec. 12, 1913 - page 3 - Roy Cameron and family will leav[...]on and they had the following children: 1] child; 2]
daughter Sept. 1912.[...]Tillman Edward Cameron was born Aug. 1872 Sioux
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls,[...]orge W ashington
Cameron of Thompson, Mt.; white; 23 years of age born Cameron and Elizabet[...]pedition.
Matthews of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of age He married Maud McEvers Ju[...]sly married and divorced - 1898 Montana; 2] Farlin born April 1899 Thompson Falls,
married O[...], Minister of the Mt.; 3] Alfred Edward ca 1902 Belknap, Mt.
M. E. Church in Plains, Mt. W[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (207)[...]Falls, Montana 239

improvement on the place in the near future.[...]s before she took her formal training at the
July 28, 1911 - page 3 - W illiam Cameron, who has a ran[...]page - A Future Cattle King - Marion Jan. 29, 1915 - page 3 - W m. Cameron rode over horsebac[...]Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday March 26, 1915
whereby he became the owner of a fine bull[...]ocal market. W ilkes Gulch, Monday March 22.
Bill was also listed in the 1913 Thompson Fal[...]page 2 - Cameron Infant Dies - W ilbur Cameron, the infa[...]il and Frances.
children: 1] W ilbur W ade, March 22, 1915 - died Dec. And two of their chil[...]sic
1915, burial in Hot Springs - Moore cemetery; 2] Carlton; their father had. Phil was a mem[...]ances Nov. 1918 Plains, Mt. (#1 George G. Dodge; #2 Association and Virginia played the piano and loved to
Ed Cantrell); 4] Virginia ca 1921 Plains, Mt. (Joseph dance as her father did.
Erchul); 5] Richard Haynes, September 23, 1923, Plains, The Sanders County Independe[...]Mr.
Information from their marriage license # 240 in the and Mrs. W m. Cameron, formerly[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. May 21, 1936 - Little Bitter
(deceased) and Elizabeth J[...]ard. At
Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Aug. 28, 1914 Friday noon he sent the boy to roun[...]E. find him. They found him about 11:20 p.m. lying in the
Dodds. Following the ceremony[...]nd dead Tuesday on his ranch. W e understand
Aug. 21, 1914 - front page col 2 - Married - W illiam he had been build[...]s. F. H. Hayes of (Good article on page 200 in the Settlers and Sodbusters
Beaver. T[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (208)240 Pioneers and Early[...]issoulian, Missoula, Mt. Aug. 18, 1898 page 8 col 2 members of the crew at work here and they[...]on the ice.)
The Missoulian Missoula, Mt. Sept 20, 1896 page 1 col 4
- Death - W illiam Sandy Came[...]icted. Chappel was a cook with the Eschman
April 12, 1917 - front page col 5 - C. H. W atson, who[...]Thurs. came to the United States in 1872 (28 years ago) and is a
April 19, 1917 - front page col 2 - W ireless Station Closed - naturalized citiz[...]ted to it on the premises. Agnes died Jan. 28, 1973 Plains, Mt. with burial Feb. 1,
The Sand[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs. 1973 in Sec. 6 lot #2 block 21 of the City Cemetery,
April 19, 1917 - page five[...]Clark Campbell died at the age of 85 years Aug. 27, 1986
now employed I the operating room at the power house. He with burial Aug. 29, 1986 City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,
is a wirele[...]ng of the wireless Mt. Sec. 6 lot # 1 block 21.
equipment relieved him of the addition to his d[...]Cliff married Mary Kathryn Olander Jan. 24, 1941 Sarpy
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]ged 18, an Italian Clifford M. Jr.; 2] Jane (Allen Svalstad).
belonging to the f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (209)[...]ls, Montana 241

Clifford died Aug. 29, 1974 Hot Springs, Mt. at the age of Donald Campbell
70 years, 10 months 29 days with burial Sept. 3, 1974 in the Dona[...]n 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 Cemete[...], Eve Ardell Campbell (baby) died Nov. 20, 1961 with
blk # 5 lot # 92. Informant: Jackie Day. Residing in Cut b[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 28, J. A. Campbell
2000 Thurs. - Mary Kathryn Olander Campbell - cut B[...]ol teacher,
died of natural causes Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000 at Glacier J. G.[...]day
Two services are planned. The first will be 2 p.m. Friday May 29, 1914 - page 3 - Argued His Own Case - J. G.
at[...]set of Saturday is set for Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2 Falls to answer to a charge of stealing glove[...]ase in probate court
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Following the service, W ednesday. He[...]She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1923. She James M . Camp[...]olk directory lists him as
Hardin and Hysham in 1929, to start her teaching career at tailor.
t[...]James Nathaniel Campbell was born Aug. 28, 1887
Sorrel Horse School between Hardin and Cus[...]James Nathaniel Campbell resided at 120 2 nd st, Missoula,
medically retired in 1964.[...]Mt.; 30 years of age; born Aug. 28, 1887 Sprague, W ash.;
W hile on Sarpy Creek,[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.;
met. They were married Jan. 24, 1941. Two children were married; tall[...]n, W ash, Superior, Custer, Hot July 12, 1917 - 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
A very gent[...]ous nieces, newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Miss May Campbell,
nephews and friends.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (210)242 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Friday
Ursel Clark Campbell was born Feb. 7, 1921 W eston, Aug. 14, 1914 - page 3 - Jacob[...]Urcel/Ursel married Frances Peabody Sept. 15, 1942 Saturday to accept a position as foreman[...], 1969 buried Nov. 17th Sec. 5
lot # 1 block 17.; 2] Gary; 3] 4] 5] .[...]E. Cantlon
Frances Peabody was born Sept. 5, 1920 Malad City, The Thompson Falls school[...]dren and their birthdates. - 1] John Michael Jan. 29,
Evans. 1931; 2] Mary Anne April 20, 1936.
Ursel died Aug. 14, 1989.
Frances die[...]Fred Cardamore
Mabel Mae was born Jan. 26, 1880 Centralia, W ash. The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as
Mabel Mae died July 29, 1922 Thompson Falls at the age waiter for Macho & Mitchell.
of 42 years, 6 months and 3 days. and was buried Aug. 1,
1922 W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls. (death certificate D. & M attie (Hyer) Cardon
# 233 Sanders County Courthouse; also notes that info[...]h of this place, were married on W ednesday, Nov. 23rd
Bill Campbell[...]er of nice presents.
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Bill May love make happ[...]March 20, 1914 - page 3 - O. C. Carlin arrived on No. 42
Arthur Canning[...]the Ledger composing
The W eekly Montanian Jan. 26, 1895 page 3 - Mrs. room, the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (211)[...]Falls, Montana 243

Sven A. Carlsburg[...]ceived his citizenship papers
Thompson Falls in 1920 and remained a member for only Aug. 25, 1911 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls,[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
were the only clue that led to discovery of his identity, 1923 - Senior Plans - Mt; Dorothy Carmichael, State
w[...]Ethel Hind was born April 12, 1882 England to Thomas
Undertaker McCaffery took th[...]iving in Spokane and Iowa, who will Dorothy; 2] Christine.
likely take charge of the body.[...]rlson of Thompson Falls, Mt. April 26, 1917 - Local Items - Mrs. Ethel Carmichael, who[...]adison county where she will
John was born Feb. 27, 1887 Bergen, Norway. overs[...]Dec. 20, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Mrs. Carmichael[...]ng
VII, King of Norway; he also noted that he was 21 years of the winter.
age; a lumberman; l[...]164 pounds; Ethel (Tiny) died March 22, 1920 Thompson Falls, Mt.,

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (212)[...]Falls, Montana 245

Scotia where he took the Grand Trunk Railway[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
United States March 29, 1886 entering at Boston, Mass. April 28, 1911 - page 3 - Charles Carroll has been
(Taken[...]spect Creek, he will fill the
5, 1909 (Vol I page 27 on filed Sanders County positi[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
27, 1903 Newton Center, Mass. At that time he renou[...]and Charles was naturalized July 15, 1912 in Fourth District
blue eyes.[...]was listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Polk
1900; 2] W illie Carrol, born Aug. 8, 1902 - d: Nov. 17, directory.
1909, buried Tho[...]Mt. Friday cared for by Dr. Gates.
July 12, 1907 - A. W . Thayer, sold a fine building lot t[...]rs. Charles E. Carroll, which occurred Aug. 28, 1914 - page 3 - Charles E. Carroll of Thompson[...]an pronounced the boy’s ailment scarlet 1-2367, the NW quarter of the NW quarter of section 24,
fever, quarantining the home. For several days the child township 21N; range 30 W .
appeared to have only a mild atta[...]Mary died Jan. 9, 1924 and was buried in the Thompson
The 1909 Thomps[...]lot # 2)
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Montana Charles died 1928 with burial in the Thompson Falls
Friday Nov. 26, 1909 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 5 lot # 2)
Carroll on Friday night a girl.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (213)246 Pioneers and Early[...]ton, M&M Joe Florin, Grant
1930 federal census #29-29 First W ard Thompson Falls Florin, M&M John Koegler, Mrs. R. J. Demers, M&M. M.
town, April 4 page 12 notes that he is 17 years of age; that H. Lars[...]member of the
Dean F. Carruthers was born Jan 20, 1908 Cedar Vale, Kappa Delta sorority a[...]linois. Sisters: 1] Doris I born about 1913 Idaho 2] Doreen completing work there, he returned to T[...]easurer’s office. For the past two years,
March 24, 1921 - Heron News - The boys and girls clubs of[...]the Mabel Elizabeth McCurdy was born July 24, 1914
County Courthouse; he has never served in[...]pson Falls, Mont. and they had; 1] Jacquelyn Sept 23 Mr. Dean Carruther’s sister Doris of Idaho Falls.
(26) 1935. Sanders County Independent Ledger Sept. 25, 1935
Information from their marriage record[...]ital in
Carruthers of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26 years of age Missoula, Monday September 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. Dean
born Cedar Vale, Chautauqua[...]Dean enlisted into the Navy January 26, 1944 Butte, Mt.
previously married - married to[...]medical discharge.
of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 20 years of age born Dean worked for[...]S. McCurdy and Emma Dean died Dec. 23, 1989 Fullerton, Orange Co., California
Ochaner;[...]rin and LeRoy O. Hanson. Mabel died Jan. 23, 2002 Spokane, W ash., with burial in
Sanders[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (214)[...]Falls, Montana 247

Town April 3-4 page 11B notes that she is living with her 5] Betty 1925, ND.; 6] Robert 1928 years, Ore;
brother Dean Carruthers; that she is[...]the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 2 lot # 1 block
Caruthers.[...]Thomas L. Carson April 24, 1947 and to this marriage a son W illiam was bo[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 11,
May 10, 1912 - page 3 - Thomas L. Carson, associated with[...]Mt. (Sec. 14 lot #66 block 3)
W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 - Students enrolled in the high school,[...]were to be conducted at 2 p.m. W ednesday in the City[...]Cemetery for Felix G. Carter, 72, who died Sunday in a
The Sanders County Ledger[...]eft Tuesday for his home in Butte. Robb Post 2896, VFW .
He was greatly improved by the change o[...]ls April 1, 1935 with the Civilian
#2 M arjorie Irene (Snider/Pitts) C[...]ters.
Information from their marriage license #1246 in the
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Fall[...]ton) Carter
Carter of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 25 years of age born Lester James Carter wa[...]ter.
Agnes Paulson of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 20 years of Lester James married Beulah G. Johnston Nov. 20, 1912
age born Fargo, North Dakota to Casper Paulson an[...]ad not been previously married - married 2] James Kane; 3]
April 3, 1938 in the M. E. Parson[...]mpson Falls, Mt. - Lester James Carter of Plains, 21
W itnesses: Gladys N. Johnston and Tracie Johnst[...]rt of a Beulah G. Johnston of Plains, 20 years old, born Lenon?
family of at least 6 children: 1] Lillian 1912 Canada; 2] Carl Lincoln co., Colo to Otis T. Johnston and[...]s.
1917 Canada; 3] Agnes 191911, ND.; 4] Evelyn 1922, ND.; They were married Nov. 20, 1912 Plains, Mt., by J. K.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (215)248 Pioneers and Early[...]ide her father and mother and the parents of
Nov. 22, 1912 - page 3 - A marriage license was issued[...]ston, both Mrs. Carter would have been 62 years of age on the 30th
of Plains. The marriage[...]a 46 years ago. They came to Montana in 1879
Nov. 22, 1912 - page 4 - Plains Couples are W ed - Nov. 21 - and lived at W olf Creek, Lewis County, f[...]s
Bertha (Beulah) G. Johnston was born about 1892 Lenon? cemetery, Plains, Mt.
Lincoln Co.[...]ss. Sanders County Ledger Thurs. March 12, 1964 page 5 col
Beulah came from a large family[...]Falls Polk directory lists him as Carter, 72, of Plains died W ednesday morning in a Missoula[...]914 Thompson She was born Jan. 31, 1892 in Colorado and moved to
Falls, Mt. - Manager L.[...]y
arranged to have exhibited on W ednesday, April 22nd the moved to Plains. She was married in Plains Nov. 20, 1912,
sublime “Passion Play,” with explanatory rem[...]ohnston, Medford, Ore., Perry
being the Rex, Dec. 25, 1914. Johns[...]Mt. Friday Ernest Johnston, Plains.
May 28, 1915 - page 3 - Manager James Carter of the Rex Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in
has discontinued the W ednesday and Satur[...]er Funeral Home.
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Dec. 23, 1937 - Lester ‘Jimmy’ died July 14, 1982 and was buried in the
Local News - L. J. Carter a[...]Carter Dies in Plains - L. J. Carter of Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 - School Notes - Sept. 6,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (216)[...]Falls, Montana 249

W illiam Carter[...].
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 In the 1900 federal census, Thomp[...]in an article of ‘old timers’ in the May 23, 1913 Sanders Co.
Livingston County, New York to[...]of Sargent.
(Ralph W . Carver ca 1804 died 1872 Elkhorn, W isc. The 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as W .
married 1828 W est Bloomfield, NY- Relief Electra Ladd[...]riday
Nunda, Livingston, Co. NY) - 1] Albert S. 1828 - 1888 Sept. 20, 1907 - W oodlin - Major Edward Carver, a
Geneva, W isc.; 2] Henry Ladd 1830; 3] Martha Jane 1833; pro[...]Falls Polk directory lists Ed as a
Infantry - age 22 years -enrolled Aug. 31, 1861 to Nov. 3, lab[...]Carver was born October
Chickamonga, Ga. - Sept. 20 ‘63, Dec. 31 ‘63 to April 30 4, 1838[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Va. Sept. 29, ‘63 admitted to hospital at Richmond, Va. June 24, 1910 - page 3 - Major Carver walked down from
Nov. 2 ‘63 for diarrhea. Paroled at City Ft. Va. Nov.[...]just for a little exercise. He says
hospital Dec. 2 Annapolis, Md. Treated Dec. 14, ‘63 for[...]is also listed in the next three directories 1911
20, ‘64 with chronic diarrhea, returned to duty M[...]him.
Edward married Melissa Louise Field Dec. 20, 1864 The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]Mississippi: 1877 - 1880 Beloit, Kan.: 1880 - 1882 Denver, with lake Pend d’Orielle and its surrounding.
Colo.: 1882 - 1890 Kingston, New Mexico: 1890 - 1912 The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (217)250 Pioneers and Early[...]e old gentleman’s wasted form lying on the
July 24, 1914 - page 3 - Major E. W . Carver received a[...]seven which August. W hen he was 25 he enlisted with the rank of
consisted of two gi[...]was engaged in the hardware business there. About 20
Lukes hospital yesterday for medical treatment.[...]W alter C. Carver
June 2, 1916 - Comrade of Major Dead - An old comrade[...]ositions under the state, national and Nov. 21, 1913 - page 3 - Father Maurice Casey of Plains[...]rvices in the Rex theatre Sunday. He
buried Dec. 12, 1916 in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson[...]from Butte, Mt.) - Father Casey goes to Valler in
25, 1916 - front page col 2 - Major Carver is Dead - Aged Teto[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (218)[...]Falls, Montana 251

country in a few days and after a month spent visiting Sept 2, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]rsday Jan. 7, 1937 - Lynde
place arrived here on 42 Monday from the Philippine S. Catlin[...]iott, McKeel homes and Lynde died June 23, 1942 with burial June 26th in the
numerous other friends, she will join h[...]been troubled with a severe earache.
July 26, 1907 - Mrs. Castle, whose husband is blacksmith[...]mpson Falls Power Co. - he is not listed in
Sept. 20, 1907 - Mrs. F. Cassell and daughter are now[...]tilio Mont., on November 23, 1893. At that time he noted that he
The Sande[...]Savino Casto July 24, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Jessie Cavan has re[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (219)252 Pioneers and Early Se[...]o Dennis Cavan and Johanna Burke (His Jan. 21, 1910 - page 3 - As a result of a recent decisio[...]Johanna Burke - married to Elma
Matthews; white; 20 years of age born Jasper, Midland Co.,[...]rties have been previously married - married July 2-, lookout this week in the Thompson Falls[...]er and her birth date - Esther Mae Cedergren Feb. 28,
witnesses, this piece of paper was badly smearing but I think 1938.
the actual date was 22 of July. Carl r[...]County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 6, 1935
Dec. 2, 1887 - Local Mentions - Missoula - The rebuildin[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 20, 1935
no stronger force than theretofore, but it[...]to Dixon on Monday.
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Alfred
Cave, an old timer[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (220)[...]Falls, Montana 253

Chambers[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Joe Chapplier had a saloon up Thompson River sometime
1881 - page 2 col 4 - Advertisement - Chambers, Barroll &[...]Bernie married Hermie July 23, 1949 W ilton, N. H.
Sanders County Independen[...]Hermie Beatrice Bierwagon was born June 16, 1923 Elgin,
W ed. Jan. 5, 1927 - Former Teacher Marries in Indiana. N.[...]Nancy Hazel Chapin Hermie died January 14, 2006 Thompson Falls, Mt. with
to Mr. James T. W ill[...]day, December burial January 17, 2006 in the Thompson Falls City
Eighteenth at South[...]lls, Mt.
They are at home after January 1st at 623 W . W ashington, Missoulian, Missoula, Mont. W ednesday, January 18 2006
Apt. B., South Bend, Indiana.[...]Charron, 82, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at her
Jno Chaplin[...]Hermie was born in Elgin, N.D., on June 16, 1923. She
porter at the Legal Tender Bar.[...]he Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. June 28, Hermie attended the Austin School lo[...]‘Rosie the Riveters’ building B-17s and B-29s for the
The 1890 federal veterans census (Civ[...]64; married in W ilton, N.H., on July 23, 1949. They made their
discharged July 10, 1865;[...]nths 5 days. home in Lunenburg, Mass., for 27 years. For many years she[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. In 1972, Hermie and Bernie came back to Montana and
July[...]Russell) of Apache Junction, Ariz.; 12 nieces and nephews;

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (221)254 Pioneers and Early[...]Chastek, who recently
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the disposed of[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday April 28, 1911 - page 3 - F. M. Chastek, of Thompson
May 29, 1914 - page 3 - Charles Chase of Thompson Falls[...]nk Chastek, who recently Oct. 4, 1912 - page 3 - The home of F. M. Chastek at
purchased[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Nov. 25, 1910 - page 3 - Frank Chastek, who was called t[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Feb. 24, 1911 - page 3 - It is reported that F. M. Chast[...]Charles Frederic Chatham was born June 28, 1876
immediate possession, but Mr. Chast[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (222)[...]alls, Montana 255

and M. Thomas.[...]th other business enterprises, being a heavy
Oct. 26, 1906 - Fred Chatham, a new member of the force[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Nov. 14, 1909 page 12 col
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 2 - Marriage - both parties residing in Thompson Fa[...]upply Madge M. Murphy was born about 1882 Leadville, Lake
of provisions. He reports plenty[...]re from W allace where he recently July 29, 1910 - page 3 - Cafe Changes Hands - The
conclu[...]rs a day on his ranch across
Lucille, April 1910; 2] John Frederick, April 14, 1912; 3] the river from Thompson.
Charles Lawrenc[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
June 12, 1920 burial in Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Aug. 12, 1910 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chatham are th[...]son Co., Tennessee to John R. Chatham Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - C. F. Chatham last week, receive[...]live Branch, Ill. Deceased was 68 years of
white; 27 years of age born Leadville, Lake Co., Colorado[...], Thompson Falls, Montana April 19, 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Friday Nov.[...]rphy were united in the holy smile that won’t come off these day.
bonds of matrimony. Accom[...]ceremony the wedded section 8 township 21 N, range 29W on June 30, 1913.
couple returned to Tho[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (223)256 Pioneers and Early[...]16, 1915 - page 3 - Fred Chatham sold on Monday, 28 physician and his wife, Fred’s sister,[...]tuberculosis trouble, but it was thought a
Sept. 24, 1915 - front page col 3 (portions abstracted fr[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday o’clock.
Sept. 24, 1915 - page 3 - Born on Saturday, Sept. 25th, to The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]half April 14, 1916 - front page col 2 - Chatham Laid to Rest -
pounds)[...]nesday’s W allace Times. 21, 1916 - front page col 5 - Mrs. Chatham S[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (224)[...]Falls, Montana 257

Charles Lawrence Chatham died June 12, 1920 W allace, Virginia was a member of th[...]ber of the Legion Auxiliary. She was a
July 17, 1920 Thurs - Diphtheria Takes Chatham Child -[...]tham, the family left for Lon died Nov. 14, 2003 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial
Burke, Idaho,[...]y was taken ill with diphtheria, and after five 20, 2003 - A. H. “Lon” Cheney - A. H. “Lon” Che[...]ssed away quietly in his home on Friday, Nov. 14, 2003,
alleviate, the Angel of Death released his so[...]a Rose McCleary on
A. H. Cheney was born April 12, 1917 Polson, Mt. to April 5, 1947.
Al[...]iage performed by Floyd E. W ells, Minister 27 years. In this capacity, he was known for his ho[...]s and sportsmen
Beverly (Lippa of Sunnyvale, CA.) 2] Virginia Ruth (of were the better for[...]6 to November
Virginia M. McClary was born Aug. 25, 1911 Billings, 1973.
Mt. to Vincent M[...]others.
daughter Ruth; he entered the Army Oct. 12, 1942 Polson, He learned many of his skills f[...]with animals. Animals, particularly
Serial # 39613262. He was born April 12, 1917 Polson, Mt. dogs and horses,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (225)258 Pioneers and Early[...]heir lives. Lon Missoula, Mt, in the year of 1929.
was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.[...]home in Missoula which they born Aug. 17, 1928.
recently purchased on the west side. The ladies[...]emetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Charles died March 24, 1943 in the barn at his ranch section 4[...]nd) Childers
Opie M. Childers was born about 1902 Coeur d’Alene,[...]ne 8+) he
Opie married Marie Hougland Nov. 1, 1925 Alberton, stated that he was 44 year o[...]ted
Information from their marriage license # 1521 page 146 Stated in 1896 (6 years ago) and i[...]c Railway.
M. Childers of Missoula, Mont.; white; 23 years of age born
Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai Co.,[...]Missoula County federal census (June 1) he
white; 21 years of age born Thompson Falls, Mont., to F. S[...]the United States in
married - married Nov. 1, 1925 Alberton, Montana by Frank 1894 (6 years ag[...]Preston. #2 Alma (Arnold)
Opie and Marie had one child: 1][...]enhall was born Sept. 1, 1919 Ordway, Colo.,
17 1928 Missoula, Mt. and died Aug. 1935 with burial in[...]n 4 Bill married Melba Shoemaker Feb. 7, 1942 in Seattle,
plot # 7.[...]h. and they had the following children: 1] Roger; 2]
The following is the news items publish[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (226)[...]alls, Montana 259

Bill married the second time to Alma Arnold[...]7, 1942 in Seattle. To this union were born two sons: Rog[...]school. Soon after finishing, they
retired. In 1972 when Ray moved his barber shop for a m[...]Mt. Thurs. moved back to Colorado. In 1962, Thompson Falls became
Jan. 3, 2002 - Depression era survivors - by Jay Simons -[...]ber Shop and moved it to the
when it started and 12 when it ended. I was living in a small Black B[...]A Memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at
like that every day.[...]rew up on a farm with cows for milk August 2, 1962 page 8 - Cpl. Danny L. Chloupek of the
and butter[...]o Calif. W ednesday after spending the past 25 days with his
the tenth grade and then had to dr[...]ew Christenson
W illiam Chisenhall died Nov. 5, 2004 Hot Springs, Mt., Andrew was born in[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov.
11, 2004 - W illiam “Bill” Chisenhall Jr., 85, a lo[...]s discharged June, 1919 from service in W orld
5, 2004 at Evergreen Health Center in Hot Springs.[...]March 5, 1941 at Fort Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 28, 1918 - front page col 3 - picture
Missou[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (227)260 Pioneers and Early S[...]hat states
Boston June 30th., and be home by July 27th. He stated that June 1951 and that he tall[...]son Sunday.
# 2 Ada (Tennant) He owned[...]Falls Rest Home in Thompson
Oscar was born Aug. 23, 1888 Junction City, W isc. Falls.[...]grand and 3 great grandchildren.
Charles Thomas; (2) Eddie - after Hope’s death Ed married
Eyvone C[...]Phil Christianson was born April 2, 1895 Christania,
Annetta Angeline Christenson[...]ntance helper on the Northern Pacific
Larry Betz; 2] Robert Betz.[...], Thompson Falls, colored hair; that he was 22 years of age; born April 2, 1895
Mt.sec. 3 lot # 9 block 9.[...]1919 at W ibaux. She married company of 250 men, but 45 survived. Phil was born April
Oscar Christenson July 30, 1959 at Thompson Falls and had 2, 1895 Christania, Norway. After arriving here he[...]64 page col 3 - O. Christenson Passes Sunday Aug. 2,
1964, Services Today. Funeral services for Oscar[...]M ae Christian
Christenson, 75, are scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Henry S. Christian[...]pson Falls Henry married Mae about 1922 and they had: 1] Mary E,
cemetery under direction of Shrider’s Funeral Home Plains. born about 1926/25l Mt.; 2] Caroline A., born about Dec
(Buried by E. W . Shear - sec. 3 lot # 5 block 12) 1928/Jan 1929 W ash.
He was born Aug. 23, 1888, in Junction City, W is. Oscar Mae[...]he reminds the Henry is listed on the 1926 rolls of the American Legion
less hardy,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (228)[...]alls, Montana 261

he is a Signal Supervisor for the Steam Railr[...]27, 1922 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]Herluf moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho about 1920.
Chris is listed in the 1913 Thompson Falls Po[...]George Christie
Hans Christenson was born July 24, 1890 Meringe, The Sanders Coun[...]riday
He arrived in Sault St. Marie, Mi., March 20, 1910 and in Aug. 7, 1914 - page 3 - George Christie accompanied by
Nov. 20, 1911 he filed for his declaration of intentions for Albert Preston, went to Butte on No. 2 Friday to consult
citizenship, Vol page 69 Sander[...]sunstroke.
of Denmark; he also noted that he was 21 years of age; The Sanders County Le[...]alls, Mt. Thurs.
laborer; light complexion; 5' 61/2"; 157 pounds; brown hair Dec. 1, 1916 - Loc[...]here they expect to find
Herluf M. was born Oct 20, 1886 Denmark. employment[...]ill be employed with his father at the power
Aug. 23, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Hurlif and Otto[...]ral hours visiting with friends in Aug. 21, 1914 - front page col 5 - Born - To Mrs. and Mr[...]to visit relatives before being called to Nov. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Howard Christie and little[...]d as having worked on the left on No. 2 W ednesday for her old home in New London,
power[...]lowing: Howard Emerson Christie of Anaconda, Mt.; 25
W hich Stopped the Hun Rush Last Spring - (artic[...]891 New London, Conn.;
printed here, but is about 2/3 of a column concerning his foreman for[...]xemption from service due to them; medium
January 2, 1919 Thursday - A card received by Andy[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (229)262 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Aug. 23, 1917 - front page col 5 - New Laundry To Open[...]to coming here, however, he had Nov. 24, 1916 - front page col 3 - Bert Hinds Takes Plac[...]s well as the fact that the convenience Nov. 22, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - W . L. Christy, wh[...]lowing children: 1] expects to locate.
G. D.; 2] Howard E.; 3] Pauline.
The 1913 Thompson Falls[...]druggist.
The Sanders County Ledger Friday June 25, 1915
Thompson Falls, Mt. - In an article about[...]W alter E. Christopher was born Nov. 2, 1872 Jerseyville,
blasting - Superintendent W . L. Chr[...]born New Jersey and mother Penn; Mary E. 42 years of age
escape is considered miraculous. born NJ.; 1] James B. 21 years born Ill.; 2] Cornelius B. 19
The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]] John H. 17 years born Ill; 4] W alter E. 7
July 23, 1915 - page 3 - H. E. Luderer made Plains a vis[...]ranch on them as domestic servant from England, 20 years of age.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (230)[...]Falls, Montana 263

His family moved to Beatrice, Nebraska wher[...]ter then moved Sanders County Signal Feb. 22, 1906 - Beulah W heeler
with his parents to Gage[...]t Albany. His
Treasurer as a Republican, which he won, and entered his mother was about 73 yea[...]W alter married in Missoula, Montana on February 28, age of 35 to 39; that he had only an[...]Sanders County Signal Thurs. Oct 22, 1910 - W alter E.
Information from their marriage license # A1020 page 239 Christopher, the nominee for State Senat[...]ome among men who talk over ways and
married Feb. 28, 1907 Missoula, Mt., by James W . Talt,[...]t of schools and an Nov. 11, 1910 - page 2 - Republican W in in Sanders County
estimable and[...]Legislature.
Missoula last Thursday morning Feb. 28. - The wedding The Sanders County[...]topher, county treasurer, to take effect December 28th,
The happy couple arrived here on No. 3 and[...]ristopher from the Union in January 12, 1911, acting as Treasurer for some time.
Investm[...]#72, Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (231)264 Pioneers and Early[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. April 9, 1911 page 12 col Monday and Tuesday. Chris is out of b[...]at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula June 27, 1913 - page 3 - W . E. Christopher of Plains ha[...]n charge of the material department, will be
June 23, 1911 - page 3 - Senator W . E. Christopher has[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday April 2, 1915 - page 3 - W . E. Christopher, foreman for[...]- Mrs. W . E. Christopher and little April 26, 1917 - front page col 4 - Buys Big Dairy Ranch[...]Christopher, former county treasurer.
Jan. 26, 1912 - page 3 - Senator W . E. Christopher, of The 200-acre North Slope dairy ranch owned by James G.[...]rinnell
Sanders County Ledger Friday May 31, 1912 Thompson company.
Falls, Mt. - Chris[...]al transferring their residence property in block 26 to registered, which he intends to put up at[...]s improved with a complete set of buildings,
June 21, 1912 - front page - Teton Christopher - All the[...]s W eekly News - Local News - W . A.
Sept. 13, 1912 - page 5 - H. J. Morrison of Plains, a member[...]d a real estate loan and In June of 1922 he purchased an interest in the Sanders
in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (232)[...]Falls, Montana 265

Rumors had it that he was last known to hav[...]Elva Leona Cottrell was born about 1902 Billings,[...]ory. Dec. 24, 1915 - page 2 - W hitepine - Mrs. Frank Cittenden[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935
Phil & Helen Chubb[...]pecting the hills on Prospect creek.
States in 1882 (17 years ago) and is a naturalized citizen;[...]creek. Mr.
James Abram Churchwell was born June 27, 1899 Evans, Clancy is developing the El[...]bram Churchwell of Plains, Mt.; 19 years July 22, 1910 - page 3 - J. W . Clancey and wife of Spokane
of age; born June 27, 1899; lumberjack for Victor French; arrive[...]d other
James married Elva Cottrell Sept. 17, 1923 Thompson properties adjoining and will[...]pment work. Mrs. Clancey will spend
Louise April 12, 1928 (Adolph richard Shell, and they had 5 her tim[...]he fine climate and scenery of Sanders
children); 2] son (__ Fenley and they had four children).[...]rthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - James Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - It is with great regret that we record
A. Churchwell of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age born in this issue the death of[...]ect creek above the
Elva Cottrell of Tuscor, Mt.; 21 years of age born Billings, Montana Standard m[...]d Mr. Clancey has spent the greater part of the
1923 Thompson Falls, Mt. by Thomas H. Barker,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (233)266 Pioneers and Early S[...]a clerk for
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - for the Ford & Co.
school years of 1922-1923 - Miss Clark Mathematics and The Sand[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, Plains - Feb. 13 - Richard Gross, who has been employed in
1923 - W here the Faculty will spend their summer - M[...]Plains Polk directory lists David Clark are
June 28, 1907 - C. C. Clark of Dillon, Mont., arrived he[...]Saturday evening and Sunday
children: 1] Dallas; 2] Dale. with his[...]borhood, returning that evening.
Dale died Oct. 25, 1958 Glacier, Cascade Co., Mt. Th[...]lls last week.
David Clark was born April 3, 1882 Uniontown, Spade Mr. Clark has a positi[...]900 federal census, June 6, 1900 Jocko township # 20 April 19, 1917 - Local Items - Dave Cl[...]ormation from their marriage license # A 497 page 298 The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]has been
Clark residing in Plains, Mont.; white; 22 years of age born employed at the Thompson Mea[...]e
Susie Crossen residing in Plains, Mont.; white; 23 years of McGowan Commercial Co. His successo[...]in to James Crosson and The Sept. 12 th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the
Bridg[...]ry lists him as a carpenter. April 3, 1882; occupation of Butcher for McGown
Sande[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (234)[...]lls, Montana 267

Susan died July 31, 1963 and buried in Plain[...]ders County Ledger
Aug. 14, 1914 - front page col 2 - Engineer E. S. Clark Friday Sept. 3, 1[...]d by Frank W inland in the thick brush on section 20,[...]urg, Mont. to Samuel B. Clark and August 23rd from Drummond, was hunting in company with
Mar[...]d the weapon which the fatal shot was fired was a 25-35
children: 1] Irene, June 1909; 2] Dale Forest. June 5, 1913; carbine rifle.
3][...]Ernest B. Clark, the unfortunate victim, was 32 years of
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]stated, “Yes.”
Mt. - #73-73 Earnest B. Clark 26 years Montana, father born The news was s[...]uld scarcely
Illinois mother, Indiana; Madge born 22 years Montana, speak for a moment, but I did finally, and managed to say, “I
married 2 years; child: June 6/12 months, born Montana - will do it.”
Ern[...]heir neighbor
which position he occupied until 1912. During, 1911, he was to accompany me. Then[...]death, claimed to have been hunting bear
from 1912 until the time of his death.[...]wn that morning to survey a June 11th
July 19, 1912 - page 3 - E. B. Clark, an employee of the[...]at any object was, even the size of a man, 150 or 200
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (235)268 Pioneers and Early[...]Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday -
called for Oct. 26, 1915. Ju[...]of the minimum fine of one year in the July 29, 1887 - County Correspondence - Horse Plains - T[...]New York;
A park was established in July 18, 1924, about eleven residing in Thompson Falls[...]he Clark memorial Scheopp; white 25 years of age born Buffalo Co.,
Campground and a[...]. 19, 1887 by Kno
Sept. 10, 1915 - front page col 2 - Buried at Philpsburg - Anderson, Deputy C[...]n will return Mary Schoepp was born about 1862 Buffalo Co.,
to their home in Thompson Falls, Sat[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday names).
Oct. 29, 1915 - front page col 1 - W ork was commenced t[...]ts in the west in 8 minutes, through a window 12 feet from the ground,
side of block 28. This is to be built entirely of concert size of window 2 feet square.
blocks and will be modern throughout. W e understand the The W eekly Montanian Jan. 12, 1895 page 3 - F. B. Clark
building will be compl[...]ls Polk The W eekly Montanian Aug. 24, 1895 page 3 - Frank B.
directory.[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - Frank B. Clark
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (236)[...], Montana 269

brought in a consignment of butter to Goodchi[...]mily arrived on James died Feb. 22, 1986, Boise, ID. and was buried Feb.
Saturday for a visit with relatives. Mr. Hohman was a former 26, 1986.
resident of this neighborhood but left he[...]former Thompson Saturday, Feb. 22, 1986, in a Boise hospital of natural
resident. M[...]causes. Memorial services were held Feb. 26, at Cloverdale
years ago moving to Eastern Monta[...]Home with Rev. Don Ian Smith officiating.
bought 12 sections of land and went into the cattle busines[...]ths 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 Bozem[...]Clark was born about 1919 to Julia Clark.
white; 21 years of age born Cottonwood, W right County,[...]e knew that
Charity O. McEvers was born ca Nov. 28, 1973 Kansas approximately a year l[...]her home in
Charity married the second time to #2 Fred Carden. Larchwood.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (237)270 Pioneers and Early[...]s.
Ronald married Caroline Riedinger Aug. 7, 1942 Superior, Chas Claydon, a 8# daughter.
Mont.[...]pson hotel opens next
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 28 years of age born W ilbur, week.
Lincoln Co.[...]ith the Thompson hotel spent a
married Aug. 7, 1942 Superior, Mont., by John F. Gates, few hour[...]Lake at the
Caroline Riedinger was born about 1923 Judson, Martin present.
Co., North Dakota[...]O. D. Clear
1890 page 2 col. 1 - Marriage - both parties residing in The W eekly Montanian Sept. 28, 1895 page 3 - O. D.
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Rose[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Oct. 29, 1906 page 1 col 4
Frieda[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. also in
Frieda was in the 1927 high school graduation. the following issues - Nov. 2, 1906 page 1 col 4; Nov. 4,[...]Cassie Clay
Cassie Clay was born about 1882 Kingston, Meeker Co.,[...]issoulian, Missoula, Mt. Nov. 19, 1901 page 8 col 2 laborer - not listed in the 1917 Thompson Fall[...]Siger, Jacob Clem and C. C. Landers,
Friday Sept. 24, 1909 - Angus Clayburn, Frank Fox and al[...]there was over 12 feet of snow at the property and the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (238)[...]lls, Montana 271

Stanley W . & Julia Ellen (Norton) C[...]Thompson
Stanley married Julia Ellen Norton May 2, 1914 Evanston, Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - Local Happenings - Tom
Cook Co., Ill.[...]soula hospital for treatment.
Stanley died Aug. 22, 1950.
July died Feb. 2, 1969.[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. 19,1827,son of James) and Ester Anna Brown (b: April 9,[...]ary Rider). His
Alfred Clere arrived here on No. 42 W ednesday to take siblings were: 1] Ma[...]re is an old time hotel W innebago Co., W isc.; 2] Frank L., ca 1864 Oshkosh, W is.
and restaurant[...]lk directory lists him as a rancher.
Thurs. Sept. 29, 1916 - front page col 1,2, & 3 - A. C. Elbert married Isabella Agnes Russell June 20, 1911 Eddy,
Thomas Murdered. - (large article -[...]nformation from their marriage license # 98 page 92
abdomen passing through kidney and into th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (239)272 Pioneers and Early S[...]im’ Cleveland
previously married - married June 223, 1911 - page 3 - E. J. Cleveland and Isabel Mess, and while there he died Sep. 29, 1970 from head injuries
both of Eddy, were unit[...]Tim died sept 29, 1970 Fort Ord, Calif., with burial in the
Isa[...]The Plainsman Plains, Mont. - Tim Cleveland 20, died
rancher. Tuesday morning, September 29, 1970, in his barracks at
The 1913 Plains Polk[...]who attended grade and High School in Plains
Jan. 24, 1913 - front page col 5 - District Court - Elbe[...]the
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday May 2, 1913 Army less than two years ago. After spending some time in
page 2 col 3 - Plains Items - J. E. Cleveland vs J. Agne[...]ith his parents in Eddy for ten years and
The 1920 federal census Paradise, Mt., had sister Mary[...]years, residing with Elbert.
Bert died May 9, 1926 and was buried May 11, 1926 in J. H. Clif[...]Jan. 29, 1915 - front page col 6 - J. H. Clifford and fa[...]ay 14, 1915 - in the 1917 directory.
page 2 col 4 - District Court news - Frank L. Cleveland[...]Ernest Perle Cline died Sept. 15, 1942, Corrugator, he was
1930 federal census #4-4 School Dist No. 2 outside of buried in the Thompson Falls Fraternal Cemetery,
Thompson Falls Town, April 2 page 17 - notes that Frank Thompson Falls. (Sec. 26 lot # 17)
rents his home; that he is widowed; th[...]a war. 1942 - No W ord From Son W ho Fought on Bataan - Mr.[...]of the Japs. Ernest
The W eekly Montanian Dec. 22, 1894 page 3 - Horace fought o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (240)[...]ls, Montana 273

The Great Falls Tribune, Great Falls, Mt. A[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Oct 24,
1945 - Coming and Goings - Mr. and Mrs. John Cl[...]rom John Giblert Cover was born May 15, 1926.
Chaplain Perry W ilcox, that their son Corporal[...]arine Corps as a Pfc.
Cline died September 15, 1942, of amebic dysentery at John died Feb[...]t in the defense of Corrugator and Bataan died
1942.[...]l W alter LeRoy Clover was born May 21, 1891 Rockford,
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]an W ar in May 14, Hattie died Oct. 23, 1965 at the age of 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 Infantry. He was 24 years of age at the time of lot #3 blo[...]W alter LeRoy died May 16, 1973 at the age of 82 years
Mary Elsie was born in 1883.[...]37 gave the name of Falls, Mt. (Sec 4 lot #2 block 13)
their daughter; 1] Ava Nadine April 6, 1921 (Clarence M. Sanders County Ledger, T[...]24, 1973 page 12 col. 2 - W . L. Clover - Funeral services for
John die[...]have observed his 82nd
Fraternal cemetery. (Sec. 26 lot # 19) birthday Mon[...]lains with burial at the Fraternal
cemetery. (Sec 26 lot # 18). C[...]He was born at Rockford, Ill. May 21, 1891. He retired
Mrs. Cloe was noted as being[...]stepdaughter, Mrs. Ellen J. Prince,
April 19, 1912 - page 3 - Florence Mine on Prospect Creek[...]arvey Cloyd was born Jan. 6, 1866 Mahaskico,
July 26, 1912 -page 3 - J. A. Closs, who has been in charge[...]t Harvey married Sylvia Templeton Oct. 27, 1888 Beleville,
creek, left for Leadville, Colo[...]ear Leadville, Stevensville, Ravalli Co., Mt.; 2] Alta Fay, Dec 1, 1892
in which he is interested. His position he[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (241)274 Pioneers and Early[...]ervisor in
occupation - odd jobs. (wife) Sylvia, 32 years of age Stevensville.
1913 Mis[...]Goldie Louisa Cluzen was born Nov. 29, 1900, Clinton,
1915 Missoula City directory,[...]ith her; that she is single;
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 22, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mr. and renting[...]so has served
where she was telephone manager for 23 years. John Grant, in Sanders county as[...]re she is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. F. Nelson, 205
Sylvia died Oct. 5, 1949 Thompson Falls, Mt.,[...]ohnson officiating. Military services are set for 2 p.m.
1907 they moved into Stevensville. There in[...]n as manager of the Corps Aug. 13, 1942, as the first woman from Montana to
local branch working for a total of 25 years, retiring in 1935. enter the W AC. She s[...]members of the Col.
Pioneers of American on Sept. 28, 1937. After her Briscoe Post of[...]for two terms in Sanders County, serving from 1926 to 1938
married in 1888 Belleville, Kansa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (242)[...]Falls, Montana 275

Ida Cluzen[...]the Public School. Feb. 29, 1884 - Local mention - John Harvey, who recentl[...]outh
following children: 1] Virginia, ca 1911 Ia; 2] Joseph fork at Prospect creek. (Abstracted from a larger article)
W edgewood, Nov. 13, 1912 Iowa - Jan. 29, 1980 San The W eekly Missoulian[...]ers - Sam Coakly and
Grace Oppelt was born June 29, 1886 Kansas to Charles Barney McCoole[...]- Mr. and Mrs. John J. Clyde pack animal, 25 cents for each footman; 25 cents for each
and little children, Virginia and[...]Tuesday head of loose horses and cattle. 12 ½ cents for each head of
morning from W aterloo,[...]Governor Ramsey farm for a number of years.
June 21, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. C. A[...]ived Saturday from Enlisting on Oct. 13, 1862 at Morristown, Pa. He was with
W aterloo, Iowa, a[...]gs. Mt., #128-128 notes that he was a private in Co. B 8th
The S[...]hompson Minn. Infantry Aug. 13, 1862 to May 31 1865 (2 years 9
Falls, Mt. Thurs. June 6, 1918 - page eig[...]h, 1918 W orld W ar I draft cards noted the 25, 1844.
following: John Joseph Clyde residing in[...]ved with her family to Three Rivers, Mich.,
Mt.; 32 years of age; born May 7, 1886; publisher of the[...]ther Pa.; Mary A. 36 years of age born
In the 1920 federal census, Oakland, Alemeda Co., Ca., it[...]g co. age born Minn.
Grace died Jan. 12, 1955 Sonoma, Ca.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (243)276 Pioneers and Early[...]ved his machinery and Mary Ann died May 24, 1915 and was buried May, 1915
business to Flath[...]Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt., (section 20
years he sold out his lumber mill and with his w[...]Sanders County Ledger Friday, May 28, 1915 Thompson
In 1909 Mary Ann Dewitt came to[...]articles - Sanders County Thursday. May 28, at 2:30 o’clock. Her death occurred at
Ledger Friday May 23, 1913 an ‘old timer’ noted that the L[...]was known in Thompson Falls and leaves
Friday May 28, 1909 - Mrs. D. C. Coates arrived in[...]ar their only daughter. cheer to those who were won’t to call it home: a place of
Their household e[...]red 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 Friday Oct. 27, 1911 Thompson Thompson Falls, Mt., section 20 lot #2.
Falls, Mt. - D. C. Coates brought to this office yesterday, Sanders County Independent Ledger Oct. 21, 1925 Thurs.
three white elephant potatoes that were r[...]d he was a gentleman in the true sense of the
May 21, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. Rowena Holister, sister of D. word.
C. Coates, arrived on train No. 42 Tuesday from California He leaves to mourn[...]services were held from the home of his son-
May 21, 1915 - page 4 - Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Coates expec[...]st prosperous section of the Book 1, page 271, April 28, 1919 - E. S. Coats names his
intermounta[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (244)[...]alls, Montana 277

The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]Colby
Information from their marriage license # 289 in the The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - David Thurs. Sept. 29, 1916 - front page col 1,2, & 3 - A. C.
C. Cochran of Thompson Falls, Mt.; w[...]s, it had been place on their bed from which
May 12, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - W ith a crew of[...]- Special to the Ledger - Spokane, W ash., Sept. 28
dead timber drift and logs that have accumulated[...]in 1912. After two years work there she made some charges[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 29, commissioner, and ran third in a fiel[...]. Manire
Janet Coheb is listed as a child Feb. 1925. Arrested for Inciting[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (245)278 Pioneers and Early[...]not get square deal
attorney. Bail was fixed at $2,500 and as he was unable to at first Trial[...]ed, the defendant testified, she had borrowed a .32
feared that he will not recover from the present[...]at me and doubled up his fist like was going
Nov. 22 - Trial of Edith Colby. that after she had b[...]a nervous child and was Ledger of Nov. 22, 1962 Thur. (picture) - Miss Anita Colby,
finally taken[...]a murder charge
Dec. 8, 1916 - front page col 1, 2 & 3 on page four 3 following a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (246)[...]Falls, Montana 279

shooting and killing A. C. Thomas, owner of t[...]the W ard) Doyle Cole was born June 18, 1920 Pryor.
hotel. Miss Colby was employed by the San[...]n Thomas children: 1] Debra (McKinney); 2] Margie (McCarthy).
called her a woman of questionable morals.) Titled Doyle died Sept. 23, 1978 Missoula, Mt.
“W heeler Recalls a Local[...]h Colby very well. At that time there were two 29, 1978 page 11 col. 5 - Doyle Clem Cole - St. Ign[...]He was born June 18, 1920 at Pryor. He attended school at
Ed says she di[...]o
Sanders County Independent Ledger Thurs. Aug. 28, 1919 daughters, Debra McKinney and Margi[...]Cole, Dixon, and mother, Mary Cole
- Spokane Aug. 26 - Miss Edith Colby convicted Dec. 6, Po[...]a
board of prison commissioners until March 14, 1924, it was where he was transferred and Mrs. C[...]ity was sentenced housekeeping.
to a term of 12 years in the Montana penitentiary following
her c[...]from a political quarrel at Thompson Falls Sept. 28, Ray. J. Cole was born.
1916.[...]Ray married Bernice Aug. 28, 1943 and they had the[...]following children: 1] Diane (Betts); 2] James R.; 3] David
W alte[...]Alfred M. Bernice M., was born Oct. 10, 1920 Missoula.
Colby and Ruth Ellen. Bernice died Jan. 20, 1980 with burial Jan. 23, 1980 in the
The 1880 federal census, W altham[...]Sunset Memorial Gardens, Missoula, Mt.
page 532 _ : Alfred M. Colby farmer, 24 years of age, born Sanders County Ledger,[...]e - Missoula - Bernice M. Cole, 59, of 541
(wife) 23 years of age born W isc., father and mother born[...]ay at Missoula hospital
New York; son W alter E., 2 years of age, born Minn. after a brief[...]Falls.
Co., Mt. (June 8) he stated that he was 21 years of age and Funeral services were to[...]Mrs. Cole was born Oct. 10, 1920 in Missoula. She
The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]Spokane have She married Ray J. Cole Aug. 28, 1943. Following a
rented the Frank Adams[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (247)280 Pioneers and Early S[...]t member of Immanual Chapter No. 54 OES 12, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, in Thompson Falls[...]) Cole Missoula Co., Mt.). (Oct. 26, 1839 is noted in his bio in Neil
Richard (Dick) Cole was born February 26, 1934 Paradise, Fullerton’s collection, M[...]Helena, Mt.) His siblings were: 1] Seldon; 2] Madison N.
His parents coming from eastern Monta[...]Addison’s mother was born March 20, 1814 and died Feb.
Dick grew up in the Plains[...]vice Station as its manager; he entered the Air 24, 1864/5 Minnesota; They had four children; 1] Leonard
Force Sept. 13, 1951 and was discharged Sept. 12, 1955. M. 2] W ilbur A. Coleman 3] Addie Leora (Mrs. Joe
Seri[...]gst).
He returned home on leave and on December 21, 1952 he Sarah was born June 1846 according t[...]ddison 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[...]f 1884 when the
Helen Ann Brackett was born May 27, 1934, on the Colemans traveled fro[...]a change of climate might be
Helen died Feb. 4, 2011 Thompson Falls, Mt., with benefici[...]given.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. February 8, 2011 (posted on The first view my grandmoth[...]und much more
Holy father at 6:30 Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at home with most than it is now. There u[...]as hotels.
She was born in Plains on May 27, 1934, on the Brackett The year of 1884[...]d silver.
Helen married Richard J. Cole on Dec. 21, 1952 in Plains. W hen the Colemans first[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (248)[...]ls, Montana 281

now. Steve Howe lived near where Brauers lived. His wife Thursday, December 24th, when a party of friends and
was the first wom[...]page col 1& 2 - (contains a picture of Addison) - Addison’s[...]Answers Death’s Call -
Falls, Mt. Friday March 23, 1906 notes this event “On Served[...]antes - Survived by W ife, Four Children and
just 22 years ago that day since he first set foot in[...]ited States was still in the forming.
Friday Oct. 29, 1909 - Forty eight years ago on Oct, 5,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (249)[...]Falls, Montana 283

heretofore, going with him first to Kansas wh[...]ising four children, but during most of the $2.00 per day. Ed. Coleman, Bernie Russell and Harry[...]reunited. Of a 1] Emma (Matthew Coleman); 2] W illiam; 3] John; 4]
modest and retiring dispos[...]D. D. Angst of children: 1] dau.; 2] dau.; 3] dau.; 4] son.
Thompson Falls. All were[...]t her home in Bend Monday
A. N’s W ill of Jan 25, 1912 W ill Book 1 page 90, morning.
Sande[...]he lists Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. W ed. Mrs. Coleman
his children. Leonard M,[...]Sanders County Ledger Friday, Jan. 29, 1915, Thompson.[...]Alta C. Coleman
Alta C. Coleman was born 1892/94 Thompson Falls, Mt.,[...]oxie.
Alta married again to E. W . Hawkins Jan. 21, 1918 In 1880 Norton, Jefferson,[...]had three children: 1] Roxie 28 years of age Ky.; 2] Ella B.
Information from their marriage licens[...], Mt. Missoula
Hawkins of Seattle, W ash.; white; 24 years of age born Co., Mt. (June 1) he stated that he was 26 years of age and
Springfield, Ill. To J. J. Hawk[...]rkeeper.
Coleman of San Francisco, Calif.; white; 24 years of age
born Thompson Falls, Mt. to L. M. C[...]nty Ledger, Thompson, Montana Friday
married Jan. 21, 1918 to Charles D. Crouch, Minister of t[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (250)284 Pioneers and Early[...]Hattie died June 12, 1944 with burial June 16, 1944 in the
W eekly[...]Leonard married Hattie Mitchell in 1887/1888 (12 years stock of notions and stationery of[...]by 1900). They had 1] Lenna born June 1893 Mont.; 2] Alta maintain the stock in the store of W . M. Coleman
C. 1892 Thompson Falls, Mt., (#1 Harry James Hooper; #2 The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. June 28,
E. W . Hawkins)[...]in a first class dry goods store.
Coleman, Len 12-26-95 son of Addison Noah Coleman
and Sarah Jane Cr[...], Mt. Friday owning his own farm.
April 28, 1905 - Len Coleman, county auditor was here[...]e and Ethel had: 1] Edna died at age 9 years old; 2]
Coleman’s homestead. It added that the buildin[...]Oct. 11, 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mrs. and Mr. W . A.
T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (251)[...]n Falls, Montana 285

laborer. August 30, 1962 page 5 - Ginger Lee Collins, a senior at
The 19[...]aken to Kalispell for Lee & #2 Nancy Lee (Cox) Collins
burial.[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. and Lora.
April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. W ilbur[...]ng children: 1] Ginger Lee (James W esley W ard); 2]
Coleman who preceded them about a month ago and[...]W orking
Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934 on these ranches, Merle was[...]le
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Nov. 20, 1935 bought and flew his own airplane,[...]effective November Kacey S., how to fly.
20th, 1935. Mr. Coleman was acting Supervisor of the Lolo, In 1951 or 1952 Merle and Juanita were divorced and the
situated[...]ay, Ore. with
graduated from Forestry school in 1928. That year he was their grandparents, whe[...]children: 1] Timothy Clyde; 2] Shannon Rae (#2 Roger
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (252)286 Pioneers and Early[...]Kelly S. Collins
children: 1] Liam; 2] Christopher. - Tim at the age of 6 was Kel[...]boys only have initals for their middle names,
2] Shannon Rae married twice: #2 Roger Martin and they but their sister implied that they could stand for First and
had: 1] Sofi; 2] Lola. - Shannon lives in Los Angeles and[...]o AnnMarie and one
Nancy Lee Cox was born Feb. 12, 1936 Thompson Falls, daughter: Krissa.[...]e. Sometime in the 1970's in Sept. He took
only a 2 years differences in her and Ginger’s age. But,[...]hen he woke up he found he was
Merle died Sept. 2, 1967 North Idaho at the age of 50 paralized on his left side and some brain damage.
years 2 months, 8 days with burial Sept. 5, 1967 in the[...]coming out of the coma, his sister
blk # 5 lot # 29. Merle died during the Sundance Fire north[...]s returned home by Dec. 22. Athough one of the lingering
James Collins wa[...]re 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 T[...]ngton. The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Tommy
In the 1900 federal cens[...]W alter Lee Collins was born July 19, 1892 Long Creek,
Kacey F. Collins[...]children: 1] Merle Lee (#1 Juanita Hayes; #2 Nancy Cox).
Kacey married the following: 1] Gle[...]rospect creek, when he died from natural causes.
#2 Vicki Grant of Detroit and they had a daughter Ka[...]W alter was a laborer in the saw mill business.
#2 Marsha Henderson and they have a daughter Sierra He died Oct. 25, 1958 at 66 years of age. Burial was Oct.
Juanita. 27, 1958 in Canyon City, John Day, Ore.
Kacey and[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
1884 - page 2 col 4 - Advertisement - N. W . Comford & C.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (253)[...]Falls, Montana 287

B. Corbett “Comford & Corbett” East Front[...]Earlene W innifred Good was born Sept. 28, 1912 Camas
Glassware and Bar Fixtures. Jobbers of Ciga[...]t. May 17, and Ellen.
1884 - page 3 col 2 - Notice of Dissolution of Partnership - 1[...]he Lyman N.; (wife) Ellen: (children) 1] Dwight 23; 2] Clark L.
said Chas H. Corbett to do and act as by him agreed, and by 20; 3] Mary E.; 4] Miner C.; 5] J. W .; 6] Ella C.[...]Alice Lucille (Roe) Commers Dec. 22, 1905 - Rev. C. L. Cone preaches in Thompson.
Albert John Commers was born June 18, 1924 Polson, Sanders County Ledger, T[...]y, answer was the gold was worth $92.90 and nine ounces of
Madison Co., Mt., to Roy F. Condra and Carrie Pierce. silver for $32.00
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 20, 1935 The 1909 Plains Polk directory[...]father born Conn.; mother born Mass; married 23 years; no
Thompson Falls, March 16. - (Special)[...]r. Cone has
Condra of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 28 years of age born already constructed a c[...]George & Frances Cone
Mt.; white; 22 years of age born Camas Prairie, Sanders Co.,[...]s; she had been Frances was born June 26, 1906 Ashland, Me.
previously married - married March 7, 1935 Thompson George died Sept. 25, 1970 with burial in the Plains
Falls, Mt[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (254)288 Pioneers and Early[...]rm, and
years in the local schools and a total of 20 years in the Frances and students took[...]ke.”
been winning a battle with cancer for over 25 years, a battle Frances said, “ The real[...]ch of which Frances Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - page three col 2 - Noted
paid for herself because she wante[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (255)[...]lls, Montana 289

world fame as commander of the cavalry detach[...]$10 by Booth and a man named Harold to haul them 20
assassin, died last week at Honolulu, where he w[...]owling Green, near Richmond.”
Judge Conger was 82 years old. Ju[...]alls. won’t come out.’ then he shouted, ‘Boys, you can prepare a
Shot in Action - In the fall of 1862 he was sent out on stretcher for me. I won’t come out and I’ll never surrender.’
scout[...]nd some whiskey was given
to take a detachment of 25 cavalrymen and make further him.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (256)290 Pioneers and Earl[...]hare of the reward children: 1] Stuart; 2] Raymond, July 11, 1906 - died Feb.
for killing B[...]s recently
Catherine married Paul H. Lange Oct. 2, 1936 Missoula, purchased the Plainsm[...]nformation from their marriage license # 387 page 227 Proprietor of the The Plainsman
Miss[...]Sanders County Signal, Plains, Mt. - May 24, 1906 -
of Helena, Montana; white; 23 years of age born Buffalo, Plains -[...]Sanders County Signal, Plains Mt. July 12, 1906 - Plains -
Missoula, Mt.; white; 25 years of age born Thompson Falls, Ray[...]11, 1906.
been previously married - married Oct. 2, 1936 Missoula, Sanders County Signal, Plains Mt. Sept. 20, 1906 - Plains
Mt. by Thomas W . Bennett, Rector[...]about 1878 Ill to Everton J. Sept. 21, 1906 - Ray S. Conger, until last week editor an[...]ompson Falls Mercantile company, and assumed
June 2, 1916 - front page col 2 - After living in Thompson his new duti[...]loth to see him leave, but a brighter
July 19, 1912 - page 3 - New Man in Drug Store - O. D.[...]Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - May 124, 1906 -[...]rn Ohio as were her parents: children; 1] Daisey 12 years April 1, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. Ray S. Conger, who was called
Ill.; 2] Ray 6 years Ill.; 3] Earl 4 years Ill.; 4] Dwight 2 years to Lewiston about six weeks ago by[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (257)[...]lls, Montana 291

father, will return home about the 10th of Ap[...]st where the valley so fair and the mountain
Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray S.[...]Mt. Friday moved to Sydney, Mont.
May 24, 1912 - page 3 - James M. W eldon, one of the[...]ted federal judge of the Hawaiian Islands by
June 28, 1912 - front page - Local Men Organize Big Drug[...]ators: Dr. May 10, 1917 - front page col 2 - Conger Moves to Sidney -
F. K. Lewers, R. H. Bu[...]ounty. There
The new company is capitalized at $20,000, divided into he has formed a partnership with C. W . Karkau, an
1200 shares of a par value of $25 per share, with power to established rea[...]pson Falls as a place to live and July 26, 1917 - page 9 - Local News - The death o[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (258)294 Pioneers and Early[...]Sept. 13, 1912 - page 5 - Miss Eva Cookson, who taught the[...]on. Miss Eva will teach this season at
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - M&M Sam Cook and daughters[...]Samuel and Lorena had: 1] Beatrice July 14, 1918; 2] The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Patricia Nov. 14, 1927. Nov. 15, 1912 - page 3 - Miss Eva Cookson, who was
Thompson F[...]. Cook; Corp Co C 7 NY B. Artillary; Aug. 22, 1913 - front page col 5 - Teachers Hired - for first
entered March 27, 1863; discharged June 15, 1865; prisoner a[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday
The W eekly Montanian Dec. 22, 1894 page 3 -W m. Sept. 5, 1913 - p[...]her
A. J. came to Thompson Falls in Sept. of 1912 from that her mother was not expected[...]m Cloquet, Minnesota, informing her Feb. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Miss Eva Cookson returned
that[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Feb. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Miss Eva Cookson returned[...]on Falls Polk directory lists him as a
May 31, 1912 - page 3 - Miss Eva. Cookson closed her[...]married at 58 years of age. He made his will Dec. 24,
Falls some time in September. 1928 and had it notarized in Bovill, Idaho. Recorded[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday W ill book 1 page 266 Sanders County, Mont. He states that
June 7, 1912 - page 3 - Miss Eva Cookson and mother lef[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (259)[...]lls, Montana 295

daughters. By June 1936 he is deceased.[...]in Tenn. She is listed with her son
Sept. 13, 1912 - page 5 - George Cookson, who arrived here[...]tal hill, formerly (Son) 10 years Minn.; 2] Geo H. 8 years Minn.; 3] L. G.
occupied by Mr. a[...](dau) 3 years Minn; and his sister Mildred 29 years of age
old home in Cloquet, Minn., and Mr.[...]Came to Thompson Falls in 1892.[...]numerated with her son -in-law Rueben
Friday Oct. 23, 1908 - W illiam Cookson has worked for[...]e is now the Elizabeth Coombs died Feb. 26, 1905 Thompson Falls,
foreman of one of the logg[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Thurs. the state.
Aug. 25, 1916 - page four col 1 - Teachers Engaged for t[...]ce of one they
Elizabeth Coombs was born Dec. 1822 Boone Co., loved. Rev. Cone deli[...]Miss Ethel Lutton, the organist, rendered a
1841; 2] Mildred ca 1850; 3] Emily Jesse March 185[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (260)296 Pioneers and Early S[...]- Mark Coonen, the original
Elizabeth died Feb. 26, 1905 with burial in the Fraternal owner of[...]May 10, brown hair. His home address was 225 ½ Stevens St.
1884 - page 2 col 2 - The Excitment Spreading - abstracted Spoka[...]sluices. Jan. 22, 1915 - page 3 - A. R. Coan, who is improving a[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
June 22, 1906 - John Cooney of Helena was here on April 23, 1915 - page 3 - E. R. Coon returned from a two[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. June 25, 1915 - page 3 - E. R. Coon, who has a homestead[...]tells of assisting t Henry was born January 12, 1890 Eldins, W est Virginia.
bury a man on the T[...]ers were sent to Henry died Sept. 11, 1923 and was buried in the W ildrose
pasture at Plain[...]one of the herders Henry Coontz will of Aug. 29, 1909 W ill Book 1 page
was killed, the remainde[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Mr. Cooney was the original owner of th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (261)[...]alls, Montana 297

North Side Front Street, Thompson Falls - Hea[...]into Oklahoma, once in 1889 and then again in 1892.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]in the
Sanders County Independent Ledger April 12, 1939 post office at Redlands maili[...]e he preferred to go on his
children: 1] Charles; 2] Karl. own if h[...]out-rages prices, serving
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 22, 1918 - page eight - News of Local their time[...]rom that kind of trouble.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 26, 1918 - page eight - News of W hen Bi[...]d to make and sell the hammocks never making
July 22, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson F[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (262)298 Pioneers and Early[...]rpenter, born Holstein as were his parents; Mary 42
Spokane and go the Davenport’s, which later bec[...]of age born Schleswig; 1] Hulda 5 years old Neb.; 2]
famous Davenport Hotel, as you could get a square meal for Gustave 2 years old Neb.; 3] Amelia 16 years old Neb.
25 cents. He followed the harvest around Spokane aw[...](married to Otto Stanben); Henry Rix, nephew, 28 years old
hauled wheat, stacked sacked wheat in[...]union. Jack Simpkins, Secretary of the April 12, 1939 - Mining Prospect Looks Encouraging - W m.[...]aking place on the prospect he is now
creek in 1902. His prospecting cabin was at Stibnite Hill.[...]vertical, tunnels in horizontally.) For the past 25 feet he has
Bill went to work on this side of[...]ome of
Bill finally had to quit working about 1920 when Ed a daughter, Mrs. Ed (Beulah[...]h (Ed Donahue) Portland early this week.
2] Elsie (___ Buchanan); 3] Kenneth 4] Rober[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (263)[...]n Falls, Montana 299

Survivors in addition to Mrs. Donahue inclu[...]was born January 7, 1909
Bob and Alec, Spokane, 12 grandchildren and several great Murray, Id[...]3, 1935-
Edwighe A. Cooper was born June 10, 1927 Spokane, died ca 1970. 2] Gary Feb. 19, 1937.
W ash. to Alfred Cooper and[...]youngest of the following 13 children: 1] Leona; 2] Alfred. married - Miss Alice Aldrich, age 1[...]October 13th at Kalispell to Kenneth Cooper, age 25.
Merchant Marines.[...]he worked
W hitepine, Mt. Original Cemetery, blk #2, lot #28B. in Spokane for some time doing cle[...]people plan to live in Thompson Falls for the
17, 2004 Thurs. - Ed A. ‘Bud’ Cooper, 76, longtime[...].
of Thompson Falls, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2004 at Alice C. Aldrich was born Aug. 1[...]h sr., and Nellie Bernice Sullian. Her
June 10, 1927, in Spokane, W ash., the son of Alfred and siblings were 1] Gladis Mary, Oct. 23, 1904 W adena, Minn
Edwighe (Chausse) Cooper.[...](John Songstad Nov. 3, 1923 Scobey, Mt., dau. Nellie B.
Born the youngest[...]by his older sister and son John M.) died Dec. 25, 1938 Mullen, Idaho; 2]
Leonna after the passing of his mother early in[...], early on before he graduated July 6, 1962) died July 3, 1963 Helena, Mont.; 3] Elizabeth
fr[...]945. Pearl ‘Bessie’ March 24, 1908 Calvin, ND (married to
After graduation[...]the U.S. Navy at Seattle. George Fox June 9, 1929 Scobey, Mt.); 4] Cale Miles Jr
During his service to our country, Bud served in the South Feb. 20, 1910 Calvin, Mt.; 5] Earl James Dec. 17, 1912
Pacific. He was honorably discharged on June 29, 1946 at Madoc, Mt.(Elsie Hall).
Bremert[...]s blunt nature. You always knew Nov. 27, 1935 W ed. - Local Happenings - Mr. and Mrs.
wh[...]memorial service will be held Saturday, June 19, 2004 name and her birth date.
at 11 a.m. at W[...]nts. age 28, died from heart trouble complications W[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (264)[...]burial of baby Donald Coppedge (no dates) section 20 plot #
are Alex, Robert, Beulah and Elsie. The C[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Aldrich. 1884 - page 2 col 4 - Advertisement - N. W . Comford & C.
Ken[...]nd lived there until 1914, 1884 - page 3 col 2 - Notice of Dissolution of Partnership -
when he[...], Montana
1918, then lived at Philipsburg until 1920. Territory, is hereby disso[...]parture from the said territory of Montana, and
1928.[...]thers, Robert and Alex and other relatives. 23, 1912, his burial was in Thompson Falls, Mont. He was
After Kenneth’s death Alice married #2 Dean Gaffney, listed as a laborer. (Dea[...]ild; 1] Tracy. 23, 1912 in the St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery, Missoula,[...]Aug. 30, 1912 - front page - Tom Corbett Lost In Swamp -[...]arly 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[...]eat.
Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt., sec 20 #17; 2] Deputy Sheriff Andy Anderson went down Tuesday
Daniel Jan 1, 1902 Thos. Falls - Aug. 10, 1913 (death[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (265)[...]has were born two children: 1] Lorraine 1920; 2] Jean 1922.
been found, and it is feared that he has perishe[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
6, 1912 - No Trace Found of Tom Corbett - James Corbett July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. Harve[...]e back, and it is thought that the August 28, and was discharged December 31, 1918.
missing m[...]gether so that every foot of the ground (1920 he arrived in Thompson). Harvey Corley, a
will b[...]th seed tree reservations. Most of the seed trees
25, 1912 - Tom Corbett’s Body Found at Last - The body o[...]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 Corb[...]rs,
the river from W hitepine, on Tuesday, August 27, as is now prior to the time he became a Forest Ranger in 1925, and he
supposed, in a somewhat demented conditi[...]other had a Plains, Montana, September 22, 1929.
searching party about 30 men in the woods for several days Sanders County Independent Thurs. Jan 22, 1925
without results and, as parts of that section is[...]Mary died Feb. 1926 buried Fraternal cemetery,
Harvey came out wes[...]rved in the W est Thompson Falls. (Sec. 22 lot # 5).
Virginia National Guard infantry as a Corporal. Harvey died Sept. 22, 1929 buried Fraternal cemetery,
The Sanders County[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Thompson Falls. (Sec. 22 lot #6).
March 26, 1915 - page 3 - Harvey D. Corley of Thompson[...]d entry on 30.33 acres in list 1- September 27, 1929 - Body of Harvey Corley Found At
2662, section 58, township 21 north, range 28 west. The Plains - The body of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (266)302 Pioneers and Early Se[...]1st. Minn. Gas Regiment, Oct. 13,
Corley, was 42 years of age, and had been in the forest[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 23,
where he was elected Jan 1, 1929 as Grand Noble. Harvey 1951 W ed. - Co[...]1952 W ed - Local Mention - Marlyn Cornett, ET3, who h[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 12,
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct[...]ed - Serving on USS Boxer - Serving aboard the
1929 - Obituary for Harvey Corley - Born in Randolph[...]Dick born Oct 21, 1897[...]Falls, Mont. - Marjorie born April 21, 1906
On April 5, 1889 a meeting was called to o[...]to institute a Lodge to be 30, 1963 page 2 col 3 - Local W oman’s Sister Succumbs -
known[...]Thompson Falls Fraternal Cemetery. (Sec. 12 lot # 17).
May 26, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Fred Cormier and[...]Thompson Falls Fraternal Cemetery. (Sec. 12 lot # 16).
purchasing the stock and fixtur[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (267)[...]- Corse Arrested for
Esther June was born ca 1927. Bootlegging -[...]laced under arrest early this
1] Lynda (Edwards); 2] Robert; 3] Guy. morni[...]t and brought the prisoner to
Esther died March 24, 2003 Ronan, Mt., with burial Plains, where he was given a preliminary hearing before
March 28th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]uilty as charged.
Char-Koosta News Online March 2003 Obituaries - (Remaining portio[...]ts John P. Corse as
Thompson Falls, died on March 24, 2003, at St. Luke propr of the Spokan[...]nd Guy Cornett (Austin, TX); three July 28, 1905 - Del Corture, until recently employed at[...](Seattle).
Funeral services were held on March 28 at the W[...]the City Cemetery in Thompson Falls. March 21, 1884 - South Land Co., Thompson Falls, Mt. -[...]ing a restaurant in Paradise, was a 1884 - page 2 col 2 - Born - At W alla W alla, W ashington
visitor he[...]- Dissolution - The firm known as the
Jan. 5, 1912 - page 3 - J. P. Corse, the restaurant man, of[...]4 - Real Estate Transfers - W m Costello to S. S.
24, 1912 - J. P. Corse has sub-leased the Hougland buildin[...]et al for valuable consideration, two thirds in 120
in the rear of the butcher shop and closed his b[...]s, Mt. Friday W eekly Montanian April 25, 1895 - Savino Costo is
March 6, 1914 - front pa[...]ken over the W ard W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - Savlino Costo has
dining room and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (268)[...]Eva Cottrill page 2 col 4 - Plains Items - Ralph Coulter, who is
Th[...]e, spent Sunday at home
newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Elva Cottrill, a former with his paren[...]ome. He returned to his duties Monday on No.
July 26, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Conrad Cotzian who 42.
has been ‘batching it’ with two friends in t[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Sept. 29, 1916 - Local News of Plains - Mr. Ralph Coulter
March 24, 1911 - page 3 - Frank Coucett, formerly of this[...]271893 Rething?ole/ Minn.; employed by the First Na[...]build; grey colored eyes; dark brown colored
Jan. 23, 1914 - front page - Game W arden Arrest Two - W[...]reported depredations Thur, May 13, 1920 - Coulter Takes Job at Plains. - R. S.
against t[...](W ife could be Rose L. July 25, 1897 - Aug. 15, 1963
They were apprehended th[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 23,
See Charles J. Best. 1925 - Miss Hazel Courser, our local telephone operat[...]assistant.
Ralph Sidney Coulter was born Sept. (24)27, 1893
Robbinsdale, Mn. to Harry L. Coulter and A[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Sept. 20, 1912 The W eekly Montanian Oct. 13, 1894 page 3 - Mr. Dave
page 2 col 2 - Plains Items - Ralph Coulter has returne[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (269)[...]been previously married to ______ July 12, 1912 - page 3 - Married - Mrs. Minnie Courtney,
Bachel[...]3rd, Justice Ed. Fitzgerald officiated.
Oct. 27, 1905 - Eddy - Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Courtenay of[...]Nov. 25, 1910 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Courtenay o[...]Lodges and large section 14; township 21N; range 28 west. Has filed notice of
number of Thompson and[...]on have lived there continuously ever Dec. 25, 1914 - front page col 2 - Newsy Notes - Hector
since. The sympathy of the[...]day at listed in the 1917 Polk directory.
6:20 p.m., of heart trouble.
The deceased was born[...]a) Prouty. His sisters
Bozeman, this state, in 1882 and has resided within the state were: 1] Grace; 2] Louise.
continuously since that time, the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (270)[...]Grace was born. Grace’s siblings were: 1] Eddy; 2] Apparently the Cowin boys had not[...]. There they
Louise’s siblings were: 1] Eddy; 2] Grace. established a milk[...]family with food. He found
# 2 Lucy (Burkhalter) time t[...]snakes.
Silas Cowin was born either December 23, 1859 or Jan. On Oct. 11, 1899 W innie died at the age of 39 either in
23rd, 1861 Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana to W illiam[...]Indiana, this time by train.
(children): 1] Henry 23 Indiana, father born France, mother Arriving back in Monticello, Silas found work as a
born Ohio; 2] Silas 21 born Indiana, father born Indiana and carp[...]. 30, 1888 Carroll Co., near Monticello, Indiana; 2] 1901 Tip Co., Indiana and they had the fo[...]Vora Leslie Jan. 25, 1902 Monticello, Ind. At some time,
W innie F. Taylor was born March 21st, 1860 Athens, Lucy took her littl[...]ent on, the letters became fewer and
Co., Indiana 258A - Peter Conover, 25 years of age born further apart.
Ind;[...]ilas spent a lot of time with his friend,
Matilda 23 years of age born Indiana as were her parents;[...]hom he had known for years
(other) Samuel Conover 22 years of age born Indiana as and who[...]hem in the wagon
were his parents; W innie Taylor 21 years of age born train. The[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (271)[...]ile from their lilac all planted before 1920.
farm was performed. (This was the Hiram E. & Li[...]scouring the Silas died November 16, 1924 in Thompson Falls and was
farm land.[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Sept. 12, 1913 - page 3 - W . A. Morkert and family and[...]er, now owned by Susan Amos died Dec. 27, 1955 at home in Thompson Falls,
and June Thayer[...]on the corner of Clay street and certificate # 2211 notes that his informant was Mrs. Emma
Silas se[...]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 . Co[...]were: 1] Betty (Saint) 2] Edna (McCann, Trout Creek) 3]
Information from[...]Ben married Albertina Dagmar Kumpu, in Thompson
26 years of age born Missoula, Missoula Co., Mt., to John Falls, July 24, 1926. They had three children: 1] Ben Guy
W ilds and[...]e had not been previously born April 12, 1927; 2] Don N. Born April 27, 1931; 3]
married - married Nov. 24, 1917 at her home near Eddy, Nancy Lee born Feb. 12, 1936 (#1 Lee Collins; #2 Herb
Mont., by a justice of the Peace. W itnesses[...]s, Mt. noted that they were married by J. H.
Nov. 29, 1917 - front page col 1 - Nippert Marrie[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (272)[...]l Dist 1, of natural causes.
# 6, township 24, Trout Creek Vicinity April 11 page 27A # She was born Sept. 19, 1908 in Milltown to Oscar and
15-15 - Ben Cox; owns his home; 25 years old; married at Amelia 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
born Illinois; lumberjack - logging work: (wife) Albertina 21 Creek.
years old; married at the age of 17; b[...]en Cox and his wife, Viola, of
Finland: Ben (son) 2 years Mt. Thomp[...]ted that their brother, Donald N. Cox in 1982 and a sister, Vienna Previs, in 1995.
Ben Cox who[...]e will be deeply missed by
Falls, Mt. W ed. Feb. 12, 1936 - Local Happenings - Born all who knew her.
W ednesday, February 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cox of Alger Graves[...]Ben jr. was born April 12, 1927 Trout Creek, Mt. to
Mr. Cox was employed by th[...]was drafted and sent to Salt Lake City, Utah July 24,
for the Thompson Falls Lumber County before joi[...]57. August 26, 1946 Sand Diego, Ca.
Ben Cox completed the la[...]had the following children: 1]
for election in 1962. It was during Ben's term as Sheriff that Susan Diane Aug. 17, 1948 (#1 Lombard, #2 Carl Huerd);
the first floor of the jail was renovated into a dispatchers 2] baby girl burial in the Fraternal cemetery, Thos[...]l no longer used the jail as a section 8 plot # 24.; 3] Janet Marie June 2, 1955 (Doug
living quarter. Tiny Cox, Ben's wife, still did the cooking Shear); 4] Jeanne Gail Oct. 29, 1956 (Frank Owens); 5]
for the prisoners, but n[...]usband, Leo, of
Fraternal Cemetery. (Sec. 8 lot # 23) Yakima, W ash.; Bret[...]e late
Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 8 lot #22) Derek Owens, granddaugh[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (273)[...], Mo.
were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the where he grew up. He moved wit[...]# 10, Smeads Township April 2-4, page 45B #20-21 - -Cox,
The bride chose a suit of Copenhagen b[...]s fashioned of Johanice married at the age of 26 years; born Missouri; father born
Hill roses and[...]wife) Mary A. 33 years old; married at the age of 20
The bride’s mother wore an afternoon frock o[...]dding, forty relatives attended the Feb. 22, 1953 - C. C. Cox, who has been employed here by[...]nap Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the
in 1964, where they continue to ranch[...]exander, N.Dak.
Cliffard Carl Cox was born Nov. 20, 1906, Trout Creek, Sept. 4, 1917 he mar[...]len (Hedrick) Cox. moved to Noxon in 1920, where Mr. Cox was employed by
Cliff died Marc[...]fford C. Cox, 86, died March 16, 1993 at 1942 when he was appointed under-sheriff under Larson[...]Thompson Falls to head the
Cliff was born Nov. 20, 1906, Trout Creek, Montana to reclassifi[...]ttended He retired from that post in 1962, and for three years served
school at Trout Creek[...]the summer months.
He was inducted March 18, 1942 into the Army and was Mr. Cox was a me[...]t of the Rod and Gun Club and served several
the 124th Quartermaster Bakery Co. where he learned to b[...]ee at Noxon.
a camp cook. He was discharged Sept. 21, 1945 Ft. Douglas, Survivors includ[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (274)[...]butes may be in the form #2 Florence Turnbull
of contributions to the America[...]heart operation in Denver, Co. She was buried May 24,
section 19 plot # 9.[...]56 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 2 lot #[...]and Dorothy were his niece??
#2 Evelyn (Johnson)
Donald Neil Cox was born April 27, 1931 Trout Creek,[...]one of seven children: 1] Adolphus Delmer; 2] Frank; 3]
where he grew up and attended schools.[...]Cox, Donnie Milovich & 1] Clifford Carl; 2] Ben; 3] Elizabeth ‘Betty’ April 5,
Ray Jacob[...]Pearl Ellen Hedrick was born June 24, 1882 Stanton, Ill.
Don was first married to Rose Ele[...]to Sanders County in 1905, all their belonging
# 24 Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.)[...]There Floyd built a sawmill for lumber, but
than 20 years with Oliver and Oliver[...]sold ties to the railroad.
Cox died Monday Aug. 23, 1982 in the Veteran’s Once a month[...]Cox, 51, was held that Saturday afternoon, April 28, area. The five children were always told to stay in the wagon
1982, 2 p.m. at the Fraternal Cemetery with the Rev.[...]and fun
Gaylund Olson officiating. (Sec. 8 lot # 23) of a pioneer village. Includ[...]day Dec. 4, 1908 - F. C. Hedrick and F. W . Cox,
12, 1917 draft list.[...]livery, Seattle, W as.; Vermillion district.”
28 years of age; born May 21, 1889 Grand Forks, ND.; chief The Cox chi[...]rom the homestead.
single; (another address shown 2608 ----Spokane, W ash) 1909 Trout Creek[...]Oct. 22, 1909 - Mr. and Mrs. F. W . Cox of Trout C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (275)[...]her sleep Sunday morning at the home of a son,
$1240.[...]F. W . Cox, saw mill Mrs. Cox was born June 24, 1882, in Stanton, Ill. She
and farmer. Second entry 19[...]r, Thompson resided there until 1932 when they moved to Thompson
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Apr[...]ven - Trout Creek - Falls. Mr. Cox died in 1932 and Mrs. Cox was preceded in
Born to Mr. and Mrs.[...]Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m., in
relative: Pearl E. Cox; medium height; m[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 23,
house.[...]en Cox - A. Ben cox and his sister,
# 6, township 24, Trout Creek Vicinity April 11 page 27A # Mrs. Edna McCann of Trout Creek, sat o[...]rby during the time the 1910 fire went
the age of 21; born Iowa; father US; mother Ky: carpenter -[...]. Cox remembers instances
Indiana; Clifford (son) 23 years single; Mt; laborer - logging about the[...]were yesterday, he said.
woods; Hazel (daughter) 20 years; single; born Mt; Some th[...]can
stenographer - office work: Betty (daughter) 12 years Mt. close my eyes and see them yet. I suppose these
Floyd died Dec. 1932 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial in impress[...]n called
Sanders County Independent W ed. Dec. 21, 1932 Poverty Flat. The family operated[...]kness was fatal and he died Thursday, Dec. 15, 1932. He He took four or five men to the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (276)312 Pioneers and Early Se[...]rly remember that we sat down to eat dinner about 2 Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]e to the backfire that dad and the hired Sept. 20, 1907 - Isom Cox came down from his claims on
ma[...]30 minutes had jumped the whole Friday May 28, 1909 - Isom Cox a veteran Prospect creek
valley and went up over the top of 20 Odd leaving small mining man and prospe[...]es behind to destroy most everything” he said. (20 Odd is of his mining property during the pas[...]on before the fire, almost everyone went April 28, 1911 - page 3 - Charles Carroll has been
to the[...]stle over Beaver Creek and it Isom died Oct. 23, 1921 up Prospect creek, Mt., and was
was burning. The[...]back up because of the fire buried Oct. 25, 1921 W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls,
behind, so e[...]hrough the fire Mt. (Death certificate # 207 Sanders County Courthouse).
anyway and when the[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sep 2, 1954
They hit all the green spots that were left[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Sept. 13, 1962 page 4 col 1 - Mrs. Frank Cox Passes on[...]ir Force in 1941, earning the
of her death Sept. 12, 1962. rank of Sergeant. He was discharged July 30, 1962.[...]ce married Violet Hingley 7, 1945 Missoula,
April 21, 1905 - Isam Cox is doing considerable[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (277)[...]313

E. Cox of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 27 years of age retirement in 1984 where[...]ivens, Panama City Beach, Fl; and
Montana; white; 21 years of age (10/22/24); born Hot an uncle, Fred Minear of[...]s. E. Ray Cameron.
Violet Hingley was born Oct. 22, 1924 Hot Springs,[...]1958 Thursday page 3 - Blue Slide - Mike Coy, now
22, 1949 - Local News - M-Sgt. and Mrs. Laurence E.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. April 24,
Vallejo, California.[...]irchild Air Force base, was home last week on
May 22, 1958 page 7 - M-Sgt Lawrence Cox visited a few[...]Freemont Abraham Crabtree was born Oct. 20, 1865 Big
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]James Crabtree and Mary J. Darragh. He died
July 12, 1962 page 5 - Briefs - Chief Master Sergeant and April 29, 1932 Sandpoint, Idaho with burial April, 1932 in
Mrs. Laurence Cox and daughter, Gerry, arrived[...]d version of the federal census noted
month after 21 years of service with the Air Force.[...]years old born Ireland: children: 1] Charles 22 years old Mi;
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 2] W illiam 19 Mi; 3] Freemont 16 years old Mi; 4] Frank 12
22, 1993 page 6 - Laurence E. Cox - Laurence E. Cox,[...]ry. following children: 1] Anna O. July 21, 1887 (Robert
He was born November 7, 1918 at Alexander, North Altman); 2] Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Sept. 29, 1889 Newaygo
Dakota, the son of Clifford and Ma[...]Co., Mi. (W ilson Elwell); 3] Mildred ca 1892 Mi. (Still); 4]
family to Noxon in 1920. He was raised and educated at Arthur[...]45. Ireland; that he’d been married 23 years: Mary noted that
He served with the Unit[...]gnments in the Pacific, Freemont died April 29, 1932 Sandpoint, Idaho with
Africa and Hudson Bay. He r[...]l in the Pinecrest Cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho.
1962 at the rank of Chief Maser Sergeant.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (278)[...]inecrest Cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho.
5, 1961 page 2 col. 6 - Crabtree Family Holds Reunion -[...]ers and sisters with Mrs. Myrtle Bailey and 28, 1998 - Thompson Falls - Frances Albertina Crabt[...].
(Information from their marriage license # 4072 page 412 Frances was born May 6, 1894 in Lisbon, N.[...]with her family at
Crabtree of Sandpoint, Idaho; 52 years of age (1/12/91) age 12 to a homestead north of Shelby, Mt.
Michigan to F[...]d in 1914 after a three year courtship.
of age (5/22/06) born Stipes, Idaho to James H. Dunn and[...]n a covered wagon. In
now divorced - married Dec. 23, 1943 Missoula, Montana 1941 they reloc[...]on Falls in 1959. Art preceded her in death in 1972.[...]Art Crabtree and Frances Altman were married Dec. 20, and nearly 100 descendants.
1914 in the[...]son
Frances had the following children: 1] Bruce; 2] Beatrice Falls Ambulance.
Elizabeth, ca 1916 (# 1 Gilbert Jonas; #2 Donald Young) Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Ser[...]ved in Bea was married to Pritchau; #2 Gilbert Jones; #3 Donald
Sandpoint, Idaho with tw[...]ees’ to Note Anniversary Frank died Jan. 29, 1977 Missoula, Montana with burial in
Sunday -[...]andpoint, Idaho. He is buried in the
wedding Dec. 20 with their daughter Mrs. Gilbert Jonas as[...]nch on the Blue children: 1] Alberta ca 1923 Colville, W ashington. (Arthur
Slide road west of Thompson Falls. G. Ramsey); 2] Virginia ca 1926 Sandpoint, Id. (Charles
They resided on the Bl[...]ith G. Ramsey of Sandpoint, Idaho; white; 27 years of age born
heart trouble, with bur[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (279)[...]today. W alton
previously married - married Nov. 2, 1942 Thompson Falls, died soon after being remov[...]arles Greentzee of New London, W isconsin; white; 26 The shooting was witnessed by 100s of[...]o was arrested immediately after the
5, 1961 page 2 col. 6 - Crabtree Family Holds Reunion -[...]t the news had created
Letta Crabtree died Dec. 20, 1982 at the age of 82 years considerable of a sensation here. Mrs. W alton, who lives
old. She was buried Dec. 24, 1982 in the City Cemetery, here, has already f[...]days. Friday April 2, 1909 - Cradlebaugh freed of Murder charge
John[...]Idaho (his W W I draft card is in Lemhi Co., ID); 2] Edward Sept. 1, 1911 - front page - Son of J[...]h, aged about 11
Laura G. ____ was born Dec. 1872 Ind. years, son of John H[...]about the same time. W hen Cradlebough May 23, 1913 - page 3 - May Lose a Foot - Failur[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (280)[...]raig
W arren G. Craddick was born on Jan. 13, 1923 in The Sanders County Ledger,[...]an, Canada to Arthur Craddick and May 29, 1914 - page 3 - Charles F. Craig, banker of
Alv[...]Cherry creek, and some town property
(Bob Kraus); 2] Michael (Candace).[...]nday to attend Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 21, 1918 - front page col 5 - Because
funeral servi[...], three weeks ago. A
W arren Craddick died Feb. 2, 2006 Thompson Falls, Mt., week later, Mr.[...]summoned by news of the death of Mr. Roberts.
9, 2006 - W arren G. Craddick - Thompson Falls - W arr[...]eturned to Thompson Falls Friday.
passed away Feb 2, 2006 at his home. He was born to Arthur
and Alvira (Donnica) Craddick on Jan. 13, 1923 in Cra[...]Olive married Clark Ostrom April 8, 1942 Thompson
they raised two children, Christine and[...]Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 1 lot # 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. Departmen[...]w and loved him. 1884 - page 2 col 2 - The syndicate into which hands the
He[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (281)[...]Appointed postmaster for Thompson Falls,
(In 1920 Mabel and her husband are living in Butte with[...]Boulder, Mt.
Ed died June 1923 in Anaconda, Mt.[...]c. 11, 1846 Lynchburg, 1887, Sept. 2 - Jefferson County Sentinel - Death of Mrs.
Campb[...]orris. 2:25 p.m., at the home of her son, Richard Cralle, with
Richard married Mary W all April 2, 1883 Jefferson Co., whom she had made h[...]as been gradually failing for
& died before 1900; 2] Elizabeth 1889 Jefferson Co., Mt.; the[...]ip with J. M. funeral will take place at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at
Ryan of Helena, i[...]he latter place. Flour, for instance, is sold at $28 per sack, 1888 - Resigned and moved to Boul[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, 1891 - Newspaper “The plat of the t[...]’s Store - Thompson something over 200 lots.
Falls, Mont. - Tables well supplied - John J. Jones prop. 1892 -On voters registration for Boulder.
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, 1894, July - Newspaper “Engineer R.[...]Quigley mine in Granite County.
here to Raven 28 miles, and his judgement may be relied[...]Sat. April 19, Courthouse).
1884 - page 2 col 2 - The syndicate into which hands the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (282)[...]a surveying position with Gilmore The 1920 federal census Butte, SilverBow Co., Mt., has
&[...]ere united in marriage. The W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Moved Family Here - Mr. Cramer
ceremony[...]J. T. Cramer
Daughter, Elizabeth, married #2 John P. Riddle. The Sanders Cou[...]ly opposite the justice court room.
1918, Sept. 2 - Richard M. Cralle died at Boulder and is[...]jewelry repairman.
Richard died Sept. 2, 1918 Boulder, Mt. with burial in
local cemetery.[...]daughter and her birth date: 1] Margaret Jan Nov. 22, 1924.
end came; a brother, Ed. Cralle of Anaco[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (283)[...]Great children: 1] Elaine May 10, 1916; 2] Jessie M. Nov. 6,
Britain and Ireland.[...]21, 1922; 4] Sheila Dec. 14, 1917; 5] John M. Feb. 5, 1925.
Ray & M arie Crater[...]Friday Oct. 22, 1909 - James Creighton returned on Monday
The[...]Saturday for received a message about the 22]
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 5, 1884 page Jessie M Nov. 6, 1919; 3] Flora J. Aug. 21, 1922; 4] Sheila
3 col 2 - Death - George W . Crawford in Thompson Falls, Dec. 14, 1917; 5] John M. Feb. 5, 1925.
Mt.[...]e of five children. W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 - Mr. and Mrs. James Crighton and
Sander[...]ildren have moved from the Floyd W inn house
Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Miss Elaine Creighton[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Falls, Mt. W ed. March 20, 1935 - Local Happenings - Aug. 2, 1907 - Miss Bertha Cress, the waitress at the
El[...]re
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 returning.
Thompson Falls, Mt. -[...]Dec. 20, 1907 - J. M. Crichton, who has been empl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (284)320 Pioneers and Early[...]ogging interest in placer mining.
camp about 2 miles east of and across the river from Plains,
o[...]years).
Aug. 8, 1913 - front page col 2 - Under City Hall news -
James M. Crichton was ap[...]es was elected Grand Noble of the IOOF July 1, 1912 the first issue of The Idaho Sun printe[...]r) - A Splendid Outfit - Messrs Crisman and
April 25, 1913 - page 3 - James M. Crichton made a trip t[...]Heron, near which town he has land of 23 mules and two horses. For some reason they could[...]nia outfit.” The mules are not large, but
July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Jas. Crichton, who[...]for small. In the aggregate the 23 mules, which do the packings
appointment to the[...]ounds of machinery, type and stationery were
Dec. 27, 1917 - page seven - Local Items - W ord has bee[...]hen it was packed, except the types in the
in the 20th Engineers with Dave Snyder and John Rogers, he[...]taken from notes written by A. V. April 29, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]issoulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday
Page 22 - W illiam Criderman, who related the foll[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (285)[...]Falls, Montana 321

creek on Tuesday and will remain until after t[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Sept 2, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - Mar 29, 1906 -
Cy Elmer & M ercedes Inez Cro[...]and birth date of their son: 1] Cy Elmer jr. Nov. 26, 1925. the couple will set up house keeping.
Gon[...]Information from their marriage Certificate # 322 Sanders operator and Mrs. W . H. Crooker last[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 28 years of age born Detroit, Nov. 23, 1906 - W . H. Crooker, formerly night operator[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Aug. 23, 1907 - W illiam Crookson was taken with
Dec. 17[...]Oct. 25, 1907 - W illiam Crookson, who several weeks ago[...]ed to Thompson on Sunday having
1884 - page 3 col 2 - Depots Open for Business - Fred[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (286)[...]Falls, Montana 323

The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday served in the Navy from July 29, 1943 until his discharge
Oct. 13, 1911 - page 4 - Miss Mae Crosby, who is teaching Nov. 23, 1945. Serial # 460353.
the school at Dixon, cam[...]Index toThe Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. June 17, 1912 Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls,[...]yor and business man in Salem, Or. of
July 19, 1912 - page 3 - W e are in receipt of a card from cancer.
Oakland, Cal., announcing the marriage on the 27th of June, Norm and his wife, Ruth, left h[...]of
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. July 25, 1934 W W II and a pilot in the Navy. Me[...]ver they tour the country Bob was born May 20, 1924 Missoula, Mont. to Harold
in preference to stayi[...]spell, Mont. Bob married Deloris Helman Feb. 23, 1946 Missoula, Mt.[...]d they had the following children: 1] Robert Jr.; 2] Eber;
Harry E. & M arilon (M arila) B.[...]3] James.
Harry E. Cross was born about 1882 Illinois, his father Information from their marriage license # 5417 page 257
born in Ohio and his mother in Illinois.[...]Crossley of Missoula, Montana; white; born May 20, 1924
they had 1] Madge born about 1917 W ash.; 2] Charlotte Missoula, Mt. to Harold E. Crossley and Kathleen Rattray -
born about 1920 Mt.[...]ied to Deloris
Marilon/Marila was born about 1892 Minn., her parents Helman of Thompson Fal[...]. 3-3-1926 Thompson Falls, Mt. to Clarence Helman and
193[...]d Joyce Crossley.
marriage and Marilon/Marila was 23 years; Harry was a Deloris M. Helman was born March 3, 1926 to Clarence
manager of a Dry Goods Store; he nev[...]eb. 9, 1945.
Norman W . Cross was born May 3, 1923 to Ray Cross and Robert died Dec. 11, 2004 in Missoula, Mt.
Ellen (stepfather, Ira Bartho[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Thursday Jan. 13, 2005 -
Norman entered the Navy July 29, 1943 and trained as a Missoula - Dr. Robert Crossley passed away Dec. 11, 2004,
pilot. He was discharged Nov. 23, 1945. after a sh[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (287)[...]Falls, Montana 325

waiter Thompson Falls hotel - 1913 he is not l[...]nd daughters
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Nov. 25, 2004 - David C. Vickie Beitz of Thompson Fal[...]. They have seven grandchildren and
Thursday Nov. 25, 2004 in Clark Fork Valley Hospital in seven[...]Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Monday Nov. 29 at Christina Valiquette (Gene), and their[...]ra
Frank married Jessie Duncan Glidden about 1882 and they Perkins of Las Vegas, Nev. The par[...]e following children: 1] daughter - deceased by 1920; Jim’s sister, Margaret Griffin and brother, Bill Cullen, both
2] Stephen G., ca 1894 Idaho.[...]Jessie Alice/ Duncan Glidden was born about 1862 Ohio Cullen of Paradise, Calif.; and bob[...]Mt., Territory Friday James died July 17, 2008 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial
March 25, 1887 - County Correspondences - Thompson July 25, 2008 in the W hite Pine Cemetery, W hite Pine, Mt.[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.Thursday, July 24 2008 -
owners of the Tiger mine have been in town s[...]failure at the family home Thursday, July 17, 2008.
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday Jim was born in Pocatello, Idaho, July 22, 1933, to
May 20, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]t Pocatello to work road construction.
In the 1920 federal census, Frank, Jessie and Stephen were[...]uary 1966, Jim became employed at Pack River
July 22, 1933, to Laurence and Adelene Cullen.[...]Sept. 30, 1955 in Idaho Falls, of Local 2719. He held this elected office for 25 years.
Idaho and they had the following children[...]ompanion of over 50 years at his side, he
Beitz); 2] Christina (Gene Valiquette); 3] James D.[...]boating, hunting, photography, and rock
Oct. 13, 2005 - (picture of Jim and Sandra) - Cullens[...]o follow work, Jim and a member of Elks No. 2757.
Sandra moved to Thompson Falls in fall[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (288)326 Pioneers and Early S[...]morial services will be held at noon Friday, July 25, at R. M. Culp was born to David W . Culp[...].m. and interment at W hite Pine Cemetery. 20, 1964 page 2 col 5 - J. R. M. Culp of Rathdrum, Ida.,
Father K[...]Silcox which he used to climb. In 1902 he moved with his[...]Donald A. “Don” Culver was born Nov. 11, 1926 Deer
evening for Helena where he has accepted a[...]Alton married Margaret Soule April 9, 1927 Trout Creek,
David married Mary in 1876/1877.[...]in 1900. 1] W illiam F., born Aug. 15, 1930; 2] Robert A. Feb. 7, 1935; 3] Helen Margaret
1877 Mont.; 2] Chas W . born Jan 1879 Mont.; 3] Joseph M. Feb. 12, 1938.
born Nov. 1880 Mont.; 4] Jennie M., born O[...]eautiful place, has previously. That Alton was 21 years of age and Margarette
a neat new dwelling,[...]Soule and Rosa Burrell.
W eekly Montanian Feb. 29, 1896 - D. W . Culp and The 1930[...]om a round of illness. Every # 6, township 24, Trout Creek Vicinity April 11 page 27A #
member of the family were affected for a time with lagrippe. 2-2 Alton Cummings; rents his home; 22 years old; married
In the 1900 federal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (289)[...]alls, Montana 327

Thompson Falls school records for 1937 gave[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, directory as owning a Saloon and Cafe.
188[...]nting Sanders County Ledger Friday June 20, 1913 Thompson
and was gone only an hour when he[...]the east and cost $600.
1884 - page three col 2 - Local News - Capt. Dick Cummins, Mr. Cu[...]ula, Mt.
W illiam Martin Cummings was born Dec. 29, 1874 Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]aims W m.
W illiam married Martha Lewis March. 12, 1904. Cummings - Prominent Saloon[...]h wedding anniversary which occurred on February 12, funeral services held there under the aus[...]r. Cummings was born in Louisville, Ky., December 29,
interest in the Exchange saloon, building and l[...]1874. He was married to Martha Lewis, March 12, 1904.
former partner, W m. Cummings. The latter[...]nd hotel, which they have since maintained.
March 24, 1911 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. W m. Cummin[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (290)[...]lls, Montana 329

March 22, 1917 - Local Items - Ed Cunningham has[...]coming here from St. Paul with her parents
March 29, 1917 - Local Items - Ed Cunningham is[...]llowing: Edwin Cummingham of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 23 operators can be found to fill the places. Mr. and Mrs.
years of age; born June 12, 1894 Chicago, Ill.; waiter for Cunningham[...]s, Mt. Thurs. the other two shifts.
Feb. 21, 1918 - front page col 4 - Suffers Serious Burns[...]serious burns about Nov. 18, 1910 - page 2 - The many friends of Mr. and Mrs.
the face and h[...]he stooped over near the stove, one of the 20th, when the old system of handling trains[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (291)[...]ama and they had one son, Leo Abel born May 7, 1892
dropping its load.[...]ich caused the lumber to be suspended some 10 or 12 feet Missoula Co., Mt. (June 9) John stated[...]as born Feb. 9, 1868 Canada. Both of Feb. 2, 1912 - front page - W m. Cummings Burned -
his parents[...]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 (292)[...]ningham
Cunningham of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 29 years of age was in the shop watching t[...]of iron,
Isabell Rock of Glendive, Mont.; white; 24 years of age born the weight of which cut[...]he had not been previously married - married June 24, 1914 almost instantly. A temporary stret[...]Sanders County Ledger Friday July 2, 1915 Thompson
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]Hughes; Messrs, Thomas and Batcheller, sang
Aug. 28, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Penn Cunningham was called[...]d Fred Rice.
W illiam Penn Cunningham died June 21, 1915 with burial From their son’s obituary we find that W illiam P. Sr., was
Jun. 25, 1915 in the Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt. killed when his new born son was only 2 days old.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
25, 1915 - (abstracted) Heavy Blasts Kill and Maim June 25, 1915 - page 4 - rest of Cunningham story - Just[...]r as part of the construction work on June 24, the Cunningham nuptials were solemnized in the[...]July 2, 1915 - page 3 - John Cunningham, father o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (293)332 Pioneers and Early Set[...], this was in Missoula, Mont. July 28, 1905 - Mrs. Curran severed her connection with[...]ange surveys. He spent a couple of April 28, 1934 and had the following children: 1] Harvey[...]ire lookout near Libby while working his way 2] Roger; 3] Karen (Vaden).
through college.[...], 1913 at Stevensville to James and
Oct. 18, 1942, Penn and Helen Keeling were married, a M[...]He and Vivian Helgeson were married April 28, 1934.
electric supply business at Bakersfield,[...]of Frenchtown. In buses for many years.
1972, the couple opened W est Electric, a wholesale el[...]daughter Karen Vaden, Marysville, W ash.; 12 grandchildren
Association of Electrical Distribut[...]onal Guard active
W illiam ‘Penn’ died Oct. 20, 2000 at St. Patrick Hospital duty in the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (294)[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 2, 1959 For the past two years, Mr. Curtio[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 24, this respect necessitated the constr[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 22, The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, M[...]Curran of Newark Valley, N.Y., March 25, 1887 - County Correspondences - Thompson
have a[...]orn about 1880 Canada of English
County, Mt., - #124-125 Corporal, Co. W 1rst Minn. parents, they were also born in Canada.
Enlisted Dec. 24, 1861 - discharged Dec. 24, 1864 - 3 years Albert and Dorothy were m[...]7 as president of town, April 4 page 12 notes that they own their home; that
W oman’s C[...]Albert was 25 years of age when he was first married and[...]Dorothy was 28 year; Albert immigrated to the United States[...]Fred A. Curtion in 1902 and is naturalized; that he is a telegrapher for[...]ic School of Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 28, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr.
Chicago. H[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (295)[...]ettlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

April 5, 1912 - front page - Settlers Arrive; Seeking[...]Cheyenne. W eekly Montanian April 25, 1895 - Henry Daignault of
They brought with the[...]is country their home. Feb. 24, 1905 - Henry Dignault of Vermillion has entirel[...]located, at which time they will send March 24, 1905 - Henry Daignault of Trout Creek was in
fo[...]it is up to the residents of this place to June 26, 1908 - Henry Daignault, often called “French[...]le of whiskey to Matt Anderson, John Swanson,
May 22, 1908 - L. A. Dagget stopped in Prince Rupert,[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - also in May Sept. 24, 1909 - Henry Daignault, the pioneer Trout Creek
6, 1903 page 3 col 2. pr[...]unty Courthouse Thompson Falls,
Thur. March 18, 1920 - Local Institution Changes Hands - W[...]State Bank of this city Henry died Nov. 27/28, 1915, buried W ildrose cemetery,
passed[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (296)[...]ntains in Melvin George Dailey was born Nov. 25, 1927 Butte, Mt.
search of a bonanza. It is said that[...]Pasadena, Calif. He was discharged Oct. 26, 1948
stockholder in the company at the time of[...]al attention. Dorothy Mae Dale was born May 25, 1923 Arlee, Mt. to
The remains were shipped here an[...]rvices. Mickey married Dorothy M. Dale March 23, 1944
Interment was made in the I.O.O.F. cemeter[...]W endy; 2] Betsy; 3
James H. Dailey[...]had the following children: 1] Shirley (Travis); 2] County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - W i[...]Dolson of Plains, Mt., 21 years of age born Plains, Mt. to
The Sanders C[...]ed - married Dorothy M. Dale of Hot Springs, Mt.; 20
yesterday from their tent home into the Kinney b[...]previously - married March 23, 1944 Thompson Falls, Mt.;
The Sanders County[...]by James P. Sheridan, Justice of the Peace;
Nov. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Shirley Travis and baby[...]W illiam T. ‘Mickey’ Dolson was born Dec. 12, 1925
yesterday to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Travis[...]Mickey was drafted March 24, 1944 in the Army and sent
The 1915 Thompson F[...]g of Sergeant. His unit served in the South
Feb. 12, 1915 - page 3 - After a two months’ visit here with Philippines. He was discharged May 2, 1946 Fort Lewis,
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.[...]heir home in Missoula the Mickey died June 25, 1982 Ronan, Mont. and was buried
first of the week. June 28, 1982 in the Dolson Family Cemetery near Hot
The Sand[...]ly home last W ednesday. Cards and July 1, 1982 page 8 - Mickey Dolson - Hot Springs - Funeral
da[...]at
farewell to the Dailys, who will leave on No. 42 tomorrow St. Luke’s Hospital in Ronan. Mi[...], 1915 with burial Dec. He was born Dec. 12, 1925, at the Dolson ranch near Hot
23, 1915 St. Mary’s cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]nd was graduated in 1943. He served with the
Dec. 24, 1915 - front page col 6 - Olive Dailey S[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (297)[...]red Ricker, Memorial services were Dec. 28 in Missoula.
W alter Needham, Earl Davis, Isaac[...]ods. family and may be sent to Brian Jameson, 253 Roosevelt
The job is that of taking out spruce[...]Lane, Hamilton, MT 59840; or call 406 /363 -3026.
manufacture and other timber used in war work a[...]Isaac married Anella Leona McNeeley June 3, 1922 Joseph Dale was born Dec. 15, 1889,[...]1917 W orld W ar I draft card noted the
May, May 25, 1923 Arlee, Mt. (#1 W illiam T. Dolson following: Joseph Dale of Thompson Falls, Mt; 27 years of
March 23, 1944 Thompson Falls, Mt. # 2 Roy Louis age; born Dec. 15, 1889 Missoula, Mt; working for W . F.
Jameson jr.); 2] Lester ‘Bud.’ Murray and sons; married - wife and baby under 2 years of
Information from their marriage licen[...]colored hair.
James Dale of Camas Prairie, Mt.; 22 years of age born
Centralia, Illinois to Hilery D[...]Pearl married Alfred Edward Cameron Oct. 19, 1921
been previously married - married June 3, 1922 Plains, Mt. Thompson Falls, Mt.
by Chas. G.[...]- Alfred
Annella Leona McNeeley was born Jan. 22, 1904 Plains, Edward Cameron of McKennon,[...], Mt. married Oct. 19, 1921 Thompson Falls, Mt. by W . C.
Annella married[...]and Charles McEvers.
Annella died Dec. 17, 2002 Hamilton, Mt. with burial
Dec. 28 in Missoula, Mt.[...]elen Dalhberg
Char-Koosta News Online December 2002 Obituaries - Helen Dalhberg was born[...]ming from Sweden.
died of natural causes Dec. 17, 2002, at the Valley View 1930 federal census[...]e; residing as a lodger with
She was born Jan. 22, 1904, in Plains, daughter of Ben and Dean Carr[...]in the area
until marrying Isaac "Ike" Dale in 1922. They lived and Isa[...]gs, Isaac Jasper Dalo was born April 24, 1899.
Polson, Seeley Lake and Missoula.[...]ee in 1980, and 19 years of age; born April 24, 1899; lumberman working at
they made the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (298)[...]edium Oscar Boehnert); 6] Jessie I. 2 years of age, Ore.; 7] Mattie
build; build colore[...]The W estern Montanian May 2, 1896 noted him as a
Information on Al. Dalton[...]tes written by A. V. Howard. doctor.
Page 23.[...]W eekly Montanian June 20, 1895 - Married - Boehnert-[...]y will make their future home. Mr. Buehnert
March 27, 1914 - front page col 4 - Mrs. J. Daly came dow[...]issoulian, Missoula, Mt. June 17, 1896 page 4 col 2
employed as assistant master mechanic for the Tho[...]Oscar Bocknert of Kendrick, Idaho. - also in July 21, 1896[...]Mt. (June 1) he states that he is single and 24 years of age.
Lucius & M ary A. (Basy[...]; that he is a
Lucius Danforth was born about 1822 Ill/Missouri. miner of ore.
Lucius[...]orrison Aug. 5, 1900
children: 1] Ida V ca. 1859; 2] Ada W . ca 1866 Ore; 3] Thompson, Missou[...]Danforth; white; 29 years of age born Jacksonville, Jackson
Mary A. Basye was born July 1842 Oregon. Her parents Co., Oregon; now res[...]. Adams, Justice of the Peace.
children; 1] Ida V 21 years of age; 2] Ada W . 14 years of W itnesses: John and W altrene W illis.
age, Ore; 3] Clyde L. 12 years of age, Ore; 4] W illiam H. 9 E[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (299)[...]inlay) Daniels home; that Hugh was 32 at the time of his marriage and
Clarence Spencer Daniels was born March 23, 1909 Ruby was 20 years old; that he is a truck driver for the roa[...]: 1] Richard L. born July 17, 1917 Sandpoint, Id; 2] Hugh O. Daniels joined the American Leg[...]p in he noted that he resided in Thompson.
1926 from Branson, moving his family to this area whe[...]ront page col 5 - ‘Mex’ Danvers Arrested
page 208.[...]Perma, Paradise and
Falls and was discharged Oct. 23, 1945 Bremerton, W A., elsewhere in the[...]follows: Pocatello, Idaho March 28 - after being shadowed
Clarence died March 197[...]can, was arrested
(Could be Emogene born Sept. 28, 1920 - Nov. 1995 today by detectives and t[...]e plot of the crime and admitted he was the
April 26, 1912 - front page - Another settler - E. F. Daniels[...]).
Hugh and Ruby Johnson were married July 6, 1929
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]rvision of the
previously married: that Hugh was 32 years of age and Ruby permanent improvement work now under way.
L. was 20 years old.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (300)[...]age; born Dec. 15, 1879; occupation Jeweler;
Nov. 21, 1913 - front page col 5 - Jewelry Store Assured[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 7, 1918 - front page col 2 - For
He has rented one side of the Herriott bu[...]on the entire room and and W . A. Darling won the election over W . E. Nippert and
will occupy[...]firm will be welcomed here Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Salvation Army has
and without a[...]in a complete stock marriage and she was 21 years old; owner of a Jewelry store;
amounting t[...]s, Mt. Friday 1934 (reprinted from Feb. 12, 2004 Remember W hen) -
Dec. 12, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. W . A. Darling arrived here[...]liquor store vendor of Sanders County. The
March 20, 1914 - page 2 - Jeweler W . A. Darling left store op[...]ngement of shelves and
Power City jewelers Dec. 25, 1914 - 1915 Thompson Falls stock. Mr. W[...]get started on routine and other matters in
June 25, 1915 - page 4 - Mrs. H. C. Snipes and young son[...]lls, Mt. Thurs. sells for from $1.35 to $2.25 per pint. By quarts from $2.50
Jan. 14, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - W . A. Darling of to $7.25, the latter aged bonded whiskey 16 years[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (301)[...]Darling, Brocklin Daugharty was born Nov. 26, 1863 Osnabruck
formerly of Thompson Falls, died[...]James E. March 29, 1852; 2] Jacob Scott 1854; 3] Anthus
W . A. Darling was[...]March 4, 1855 (sister); 4] Gordon W esley March 12, 1858 ;
decades, coming here when the dam was fir[...]Clark Fork, Id.; 2] Leroy E. Nov. 27, 1910; 3] Clifford M.
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Dec. 2, 1903; 4] Merton Montyville, June 14, 1907; 5]
18[...]the following children: 1] Jessie A. Nov. 25, 1893 Clarks
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Fork; 2] Fern P. June 12, 1896; 3] Gordon M. Feb. 5, 1898;
March 10, 1911[...]rd on May 1, and is expected here in a
Nov. 8, 1912 - page 3 - James Darwin (Cottontop) has[...]mixologist at the W ard Brocklin died April 12, 1910 with burial in the Clarks
hotel.[...]ess, Sandpoint, Idaho April 19, 1910 -
Dec. 6, 1912 - front page col 4 - James Darwin, A. D.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (302)[...]Josephine Clark Fork Cemetery on May 29. English Funeral Chapel,
Revoi.[...]e.
obituary - Pen d’Oreille Review, Thurs. Dec. 24, 1925 page He was born Feb. 5, 1898, in Clark F[...]Idaho was a territory.
Idaho, December 7, 1925, age 69 years, 8 months and 26 He was a professional forester for th[...]arted to town. Two of his neighbors Spokane; 20 grandchildren and 14 great - grandchildren.
saw[...]Jan. 28, 1910 - page 3 - Miss Josephine Daverson
Funer[...]W alter Adolph David was born Oct. 24, 1876.
It is with genuine sorrow the deepest s[...]egis Falls, Mt.; 30 years of age; born Oct. 24, 1876; merchant,
and Paradise.[...]te Myra Conklin;
Gordon jr’s mother died in 1928 with burial in the Clarks 2413 Johnson St. Seattle, W a.; tall; medium build;[...]lored eyes; brown colored hair.
Gordon died May 2, 1988 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with T[...]he year.
Daugharty, 90, Coeur d’Alene, died May 2 at Kootenai
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (303)342 Pioneers and Early Se[...]lowing: Alexander Davidson; 1919 to 1924. On his card he noted that he was a woodsman
Private 17th Co 20th Engineers; mail carrier US; died June and[...]above birth place taken
Grace was born Nov. 1882 Butte, Mont. the daughter of from obituar[...]and they had; 1] Verna born ca 1907; 2] Harvey born ca
The W eekly Montanian Nov. 10,[...]Information from their marriage license #A632 Missoula
Thompson Nov. 2nd on Friday, one of her[...]Thompson, Montana; white; 26 years of age born
The Sanders County Ledger Th[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday white; 24 years of age born Lay Center, Clarke Co.,
May 28, 1909 - Teachers engaged: first second and third[...]George and Grace were divorced and Grace married #2 W itnesses: Grace Davidson and George Fox.
Charles Prongua of Hot Springs July 4, 1922 Thompson Lulu Cagle was born about 1[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 5, 1905 page 2 col 2
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Transfers &Instruments and on p[...]in
Filed - W . R. Davidson to Grace D. Prongua 8-24-1931. Thompson Falls, Mt. - James David[...]le.
Lots 7-10, Blk. 59; Lots 1-17 Blk 18; Lots 16-22 Blk 74: The 1905 Thompson Falls Polk directory list him as a
thompson Falls: Lots 3-4, 22-25 and 22. farmer.
Grace Prongua died in 1972 with burial in the Plains Sanders County Signal Feb. 20, 1908 - Jimmy Davidson
cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]9 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him.
April 12, 1917 - Local Items - H. R. Davidson and son[...]it is.”
his step-father, Emil Butte, that he is 21 years of age and James Davidson loaded his[...]ghter and her birth date is noted - Olive L. Aug. 28, the children followed him, leaving here on No 15 yesterday.
1932.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (304)[...]illiam R. ‘Bill’ Davidson was born Oct 9, 1852 is looking forward to a very enjoy[...](1900 federal census states 1853, obit states 1852 The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
& death certif., states 1852 and the Pioneer list of 1933 lists Aug. 27, 1909 - The entire ranch buildings of W . R.
1852).[...]th his insurance only being
1879 Illinois d: 1919 2] Grace born Nov. 1882 Mont. (#1 $2,500.
George Fox, #2 Charles Prongua).[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday
366A - has W illiam Davidson, 27 years born Scotland as June 9, 1911 -[...]Davidson will
were his parents, a farmer; Salina, 24 years born Illinois, leave tomorrow for Bi[...]ranch owned by their son
David, brother of W m., 21 years of age born Illinois, a James Dav[...]as farmer.
living in Butte, Mont., in 1882. Sanders Count[...]. 20 minutes after the receipt of the message was on[...]ed to the United 1917.
States in 1858 (42 years ago) and that he is naturalized; that[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 7, 1918 - front page col 2won the election over W . E. Nippert and
that city 27 years ago and has not visited his home since.[...]other matters took 1930 federal census #12
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (305)[...]345

home; that Bill was 24 years of age at the time of his dark colored hair and brown eyes.
marriage and Salina was 20 years of age; that he immigrated On his pa[...]n any war. Ellis Island April 25, 1904 - 23 years of age - single - sailed
Salina Ann die[...], 1904 at Ellis Island, New York City,
W ed. July 22, 1931 front page - Obituary of Mrs. W m. R.[...]ollowing: Alexander Davie residing in Heron, Mt.; 27 years
better. Sunday he was taken for a ride. Mr. Davidson has of age; born Jan. 27, 1881; farmer working of self; nearest
been conf[...]f Hot Springs, Mt.) Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Alex Davie, a former
The Sande[...]and now a prosperous rancher
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Transfers &Instruments near Her[...]ay.
Filed - W . R. Davidson to Grace D. Prongua 8-24-1931. Behind These Mountains Vol. III[...]k -
Lots 7-10, Blk. 59; Lots 1-17 Blk 18; Lots 16-22 Blk 74: page 7 col 1 - In May of 1920 Alex “Scottie’ Davie and
thompson Falls: Lots 3-4, 22-25 and 22. James Crichton, former T[...]nder ‘Scottie’ ‘Alex’ Davie was born Jan. 27, 1881 an equal distance upstream from Hero[...]and
New York May, 1904; he also noted that he was 26 years of had the following child by him: 1[...]light complexion; 5'8" in height; 185 pounds; 26, 1923 Miliken, Colo.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (306)[...]eling in her RV and camping at her families
Sept. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Allen C. Davies of Sprague,[...]A graveside ceremony commemorating her life
Nov. 22 - A. C. Davies who recently resigned Lake W a[...]d’Alene, Arden Davis was born July 22, 1908 Redondo, W ash. to
Idaho and they had the f[...]Albert Davis and Zelia.
(Chuck Crane); 2] Sue, (Mike Kennedy); 3] Gordon, A[...]avies children: 1] Diane (Richie Graham); 2] Arden L. Jr. died
(Audrey).[...]l, Mt. (Sec 4 lot 4 block 13.)
Joann died Sept. 25, 2009 Spokane, W ashington with Eleanor O[...]was
Spokesman Review, Spokane, W ash. Oct 7 th, 2009 and that of Sweden, Her father, Nels W[...]e Davies passed away quietly on October 12, 1875 Sweden. He came to the United States as a
September 25 in the care of her family after courageously[...]kane where until his death at the age of 52 years on May 30, 1928.)
she worked for Cascade Industrial Loan Company[...]fell in love with a young children: 1] Emery; 2] Roy; 3] Vernoy; 4] Robert; 5] Elanor.
forest ser[...]March of 1955 after Christina died Dec. 12, 1950 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
four years of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (307)[...]e were Depression years when jobs
Falls, Mt. (Sec 22 lo # 5 block 13.) were[...]joyed golf, bridge, and
Mr. Davis was born July 22, 1908 to Albert and Zelia bowling, and w[...]spent their Northern Arizona Hospice, 203 Candy Lane Ste. 10B,
summers at Polson and winters at Mesa, Ariz. Cottonwood, Az 86326 or to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church,
Arden wa[...]following children: 1] Kim (Kurt Luebke); 2] Roger; 3]
five granddaughters, Tana (Graham) Rus[...]children, Brandon Sean, Art died Aug. 5, 2007 Evaro Hill, Mont.
Bill and Krista; and a broth[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug.
Eleanor died April 21, 2004 Sedona, Ariz., with memorial 9, 2009 - Former Thompson Falls resident Arthur A. Dav[...]s, Mt. Thurs. Sunday morning, Aug. 5, 2007.
April 29, 2004 - Eleanor Davis - Former Thompson Falls[...]s to
and Polson resident Eleanor Davis died April 21, 2004 in W ilhelmina (Kline) and Roy D[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (308)[...]worked as a truck driver for BN Transport from 1962 corps in the Aleutians, is a son of Earl D[...]poor health he retired Thompson Falls, Mt.
in 2000 after 25 years of dedicated service.[...]sters for 45 years. He is Hot Springs, Mt., 24 years of age born Thompson Falls, Mt.
survived b[...]Holland as her godfather on her christening Dec. 24,
memory be made to the Missoula Senior Center. M[...]W est Broadway, Missoula on W ednesday, Aug. 8 at 2 Del and Frances were divorced while Dor[...]Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. June 21, 1945 Joseph Harlick,
Chr[...]in’s sawmill near
following children: 1] Steve; 2] Karlene (____Carlton). Thompson River i[...]s (Turnbull) April 19, 1962 - Dell Davis, life-long resident of Sanders
De[...]e one year.
the eldest of three children: 1] Del; 2] W illiam ‘Billy’ He is a veteran of W orld W ar II. He and his wife, Doris,
March 5, 1921 3] Monica Feb. 1925. After his parents have one-daughter, Joyce 4.
divorce, his father married #2 Carrie (Strodbeck) Turk, and Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Feb.
Alice married #2 Vern Hamilton, #3 Herb Jameson. 22, 1973 page 7 col 6. - Del. Davis - Military grave[...]illiam Northern Field, Tenn. (He also at 2 p.m. at the City Cemetery. Shrider’s Funeral Ho[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 5 lot # 5 block 20 - burial was on
24, 1943 going to Hot Springs, Mt. His service record on Feb. 22.)
file in the Sanders County Courthouse Vo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (309)[...]act for Commissary W ork at
#2 Carrie Strodbeck Lumber C[...]handle the
He married Alice Vera Hennessey Dec. 25, 1911 in commissary department of[...]nd expects to leave in a few days for his
June 1912 Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls section 6 new work.
plot # 12; 2] Delbert Derwin 1919; 3] Billy W . March 5, W ith him will go Roy Florin, Tom Good, Fred Ricker,
1921; 4] Monica Feb. 1925; 4] Jewell ca 1918 Thompson W alter N[...]war work and it is
Davis of Thompson, Mt., white; 25 years of age born expected to last[...]hite; 18 years of of age; born Jan. 11, 1882; occupation of carpenter; nearest
age born W alla[...]ld; blue colored eyes; brown colored
married Dec. 25, 1911 Thompson, Mt. by Ed Fitzgerald,[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - page eight - News of
The Sanders Count[...]terest - Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis returned to
Dec. 29, 1911 - front page - Xmas W edding Bells - Earl[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. May 21, 1936 - Hot
May 10, 1912 - page 3 - E. H. Davis, who has been[...]bridge at Perma, came home Saturday May 21 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The graduate[...]hurs.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. June 17, 1912 page 8 col 3 Thompson Falls, Mt. June 13, 1[...]died unexpectedly Tuesday evening at
June 14, 1912 - page 3 - The infant son of M&M Earl Davis[...]Funeral services tentatively set for Friday at 2 p.m. in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (310)[...]ll be in the Thompson Falls city Falls in 1928. He died in 1932. She then married Earl H.
cemetery.[...]an active member of the Rebekah Lodge and a
June 28, 1935 Superior, Mont.[...]Emil (Margaret)
of Thompson Falls, Mont.; white; 52 years of age born Erie, Marsh, Hot Springs; f[...]ried - Congregational Church.
married June 28, 1935 Superior, Mont., by A. C. Olson,[...]Peace of Superior township. W itnesses: L. H. 25, 1973 - Pioneer Sees Many Changes - Two weeks ag[...]with his
they had four children: 1] Fred Russell; 2] Arthur L. June 2, retirement, he now is a man of total leisure.
1914 Kila, Mont; 3] Rodney Charles May 26, 1919.; 4] Spry, alert and in good[...]nd Motor Garage.
married at Superior Friday, June 28th. They motored there Born in Erie, Pa.[...]Falls
Mrs. Davis had entered the hospital Sept. 27 after Fire Dept. in 1934. The first f[...]came west as was obtained. The cart carried 200 to 300 feet of hose.
a small girl with h[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (311)[...]rn. Evelyn had the following siblings: 1] W ayne; 2]
Davis served 18 years as justice of peace and[...]llege and
is buried a baby noted as his in lot # 12. they knew they couldn’t d[...]ambles Store in Iowa
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Frank and persuaded hi[...]n. Joined the Legion in Hellgate, Mt. Post #27, transferred to
He is not listed in the 1915 T[...]March 29, 1956 - Mrs. Davis attends Family Reunion - Mrs.[...]rthday
John W esley Davis was born March 19, 1902 Riceville, were Mrs. W ayne L. Moore of W[...]one of three boys, the other two were 1] Graham; 2] They operated the Gambles store until[...]engaged in
John married Evelyn Alice Moore Oct. 26, 1929 Royal selling real estate at Pacific G[...]Article
(Bert Hanson) Oct. 18, 1930 Forsyth, Mt.; 2] Helen Lucia in the Sanders County[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (312)352 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Richard & Betty Davis
John W esley (W es) Davis, 62, died in a hospital Monday Richard ‘Dic[...]and Helen Thompson Falls, Mt. section 9 plot #23, plot #22 is reserved
came to Thompson Falls during the sum[...]The Daily Interlake, Kalispell, Mt. Oct. 21, 1954 - Davis[...]ho died Tuesday at Hot
Leon Davis was born Nov. 24, 1872. Springs hospital, will[...]draft list noted the Cemetery tomorrow about 2:30 p.m.
following: Leon Davis of Columbus, Ks; 45[...]will be tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Shrider
born Nov. 24, 1872; clerk for Andrew Peterson Thompson Funer[...]ces,
Jewell was married to Lloyd A. Strange May 24, 1936 Hot Mrs. Margaret Disbrow of Hot Spri[...]el
Springs, Mt. and had two children: 1] Carolyn; 2] son. Brown of Tacoma; three nephews, Art[...]Falls, Mt. - Lloyd a. Strange
of Hot Springs, Mt. 28 years of age born Tacoma, Pierce[...]osek) Davis
been married previously - married May 24, 1936 Hot W illiam ‘Billy’ Davis was born March 5, 1921 to Earl
Springs by J. W . Hingley, Justice of th[...]Bill married Frances R. Rambosek June 20, 1942 Seattle,
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. June 25, 1936 Thurs. - A nice W ash. and they had th[...]. Lloyd Strange Thursday. Mrs. W allace; #2 Burlingame).
Hennessy gave the shower for the bri[...]e to Virgil Pears. Frances died Oct. 22, 2008 College Place, W ash.
Jewell died Sept. 30,[...]ompson Falls, Mt. 30, 2008 - Frances R. Davis - Former Thompson Falls
([...]away Oct. 22, 2008 at Regency at the Park in College Place,[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. funeral service.
March 29, 1917 - School Notes - The fourth grade l[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (313)[...]Aug. 7, 1908 - In St. Paul on Monday July 27, occurred the
Missoula, graduating with a bachel[...]ouple arrived here last Friday. They brought
June 20, 1942. The couple lived in Thompson Falls for 40[...]alla Community Hospice through the Aug. 12, 1910 - page 3 - (advertisement) I would like to
Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main, Milton - show you my line of Fall and W inter samples just received.
Freewater, Ore. 97862. Over 50[...]Barber).
#2 M yrtle (M oore) The San[...]mpson Falls from Glidden, Iowa to Joe Nov. 25, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. E. C. Day was called to he[...]Day will be absent a couple of months. Mr.
July 12, 1907 - Mr. Day, the barber has rented the Mass[...]page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Day are wearing a
July 12, 1907 - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Day, parents of Mr. Day,[...]r C. Day, proprietor of the Thompson April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Mrs. E. C. Day returned home la[...]ls, Mt. Friday
was going east to be absent 10 or 12 days. For months past June 16, 1911 - page 2 - E. C. Day is to have one of the
his frie[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (314)[...]er, Thompson
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt Sept 21, 1913 page 2 col 4 Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 18, 1935 - Loc[...]nistered sacrament and held services at the M. E.
27, 1913 page 4 col 2. (Birth Records Vol 1 certificate # Church[...]ula, Mt. him here. He announced that Sept. 20th, he, with Bishop H.
- certificate notes birth[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Sept. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Born - To Mrs. and Mr. E. C. Da[...]noted the following: John Day 84 years old;
Aug. 21, 1914 - front page col 6 - E. C. Day returned ho[...]ate Co H 6th W isc. Reg Infantry; died Nov. 18, 1927
W ednesday, after spending the past three weeks[...]Mrs. Paddock’s husband is the manager of
on No. 2 for Iowa. Mr. Day will leave about October 15 for[...]a view to investing. 24, 1937.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...](Jan 1936 County Attorney Dean).
Sept. 25, 1914 - front page col 6 - A letter from E. C. D[...]rlton College, Minnesota.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - Trinity Episcopal Mission T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (315)[...]unty attorney of this county. He # 6, township 24, Trout Creek Vicinity April 13 page 27B #
is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dean of Plains. He 21-21 - Marjorie de Barathy; 54 years of age; married at the
graduated from the high school here in 1921 and took his age of 18 years; widowed; b[...]just prior to becoming parents; immigrated 1924/9 is an alien; book keeper for the
county attorn[...]States citizen as he entered the U. S. Army in 1942.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]943 in Houston, Texas. They had 1] Steve (Nancy); 2]
the first of the week here, visiting his brother[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan 28,
James Dean[...]The Independent Record, Helena, Mt. Thurs. July 21, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. W ilson of Thomps[...]and then the shooting occurred. For over 20 years following his Anaconda Company
Dubia was[...]alls, Mt. Friday Mabel died July 3, 1982.
Dec. 25, 1914 - front page col 2 - Newsy Notes - C. M. Sidney A. deBarathy died Dec. 25, 2000 in Bend, Oregon
Deardorff, general foreman for[...]he past year in charge of the section 23 plot #20.
installation of the new automatic block system,[...]er, Minn. Monday evening. He will stop at 2000 Thurs. Page 7 - Funeral services were held Tue[...]sit with friends. Before leaving he was Jan. 2, 2001 at W ayrynen-Richards Funeral Home in Butte.
g[...]ounty Independent Ledger, Thompson 22 AF&Am as well as the United Veterans Council. Sid was
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 24, 1918 - page eight - News of Local buried in[...]r Florin has received word that Clyde 23 lot # 20).
Deardorf, who had charge of the installation o[...]Floyd married Gladys Enita McCrea June 12, 1922
well known among the people here.[...]1] James E., died 1980; 2] Jean Marie (Ridings).
Sidney A. & M abel[...]Gladys Enita McCrea was born Aug. 25, 1902 Thompson
Sid was born June 26, 1911 in Trochu, Alberta Canada, to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (316)[...]Frederick H. ‘Freddie’ Decker was born Feb. 12, 1917 to celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at[...]after the
had the following children: 1] Denise; 2] Daniel; 3] Mary burial.
Jean.
Freddie died Dec. 16, 2006 St. Ignatius, mt.[...]ary (McClure) Decker, was born Feb. Jan. 21, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls. -
12, 1917, and passed away from natural causes Saturd[...]for a visit to his old home in
morning, Dec. 16, 2006, at the family home. Freddie was a Boze[...]Star
high school clubs. to joining the Army in 1942, Freddie Lodge #33 of the International[...]Frank Deinhart
discharged on Aug. 28, 1945. The[...]d outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing as No. 42 Saturday to join her husband at the Holter power[...]ed in Bert Delaittre was born March 12, 1872 Littleton, Maine
1980 in the Southeast Empire new[...]exotic places as 1] Robert Jan. 1870 Maine; 2] Annettie Nov. 1867 Maine
Crooked Creek, the uppe[...]Bert died April 21, 1947 with burial April 24, 1947 in the
Freddie was preceded in death by[...]een, at the Mary E. deceased; born March 12, 1872 Littleton, Maine;
family home in St. Ignatius; hi[...]ecker, and Daniel and Cher Decker, April 21, 1947 with burial April 24th in the Plains
all of St. Ignatius; 15 g[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (317)[...]Macho ranch.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 25, 1901 page 1 col 6 After the children w[...]Bernard died Jan 24, 1979 buried Jan 26 in the City
Jerry Deland[...]& Verona (M acho) De Long 1952; his registration card noted the following: that he was
Bernard Paul DeLong was born July 20, 1914 Three residing in Thompso[...]S. Bruce DeLong and entered the Army May 29, 1945 from W allace, Idaho and
Kathryn (Akern?).[...]nt. and they had the following
children: 1] Paul; 2] Sherry (Dave Godfrey).[...]formation from their marriage license # 4794 page 207 Derwin DeMers was born to Telesphor[...]ler.
Bernard P. DeLong of Laph--, Montana; white; 22 years of Sanders County Signal, Cama[...]Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934
M. Macho of Thompson Falls, mt.; white; 19[...]., by Earle G. Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Derwin Demers has been
McKnight, Ministe[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mont. Thurs April 27, 1944 page 4
Mrs. Bert Macho of Thompson Falls w[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. April 20, 1936 - Camas
Beth Bemis was bridesmaid[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (318)[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson
1] Robert J. Nov. 7, 1912; 2] Margaret Dunlop April 14, Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mrs.
1917; 3] Martha[...]eMers were Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Local Happenings - R. J.
among the favore[...].
Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Jan. 29, 1915 - W ed. April 9, 1941 - Popular Y[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Nov. 12, 1915 several months prior to her death.
- page 3 col 2 - Hot Springs News - W ord had been received[...]r. DeMers was the county treasurer
and Lyneta was 26 years of age. that he is a timekeeper at a[...]my. Halvor Ekern and Louis
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - front page col 3 - R. J. Hougla[...]n Falls, Mt. Robert died Jan. 15, 1942 Butte, Mont., with burial Jan.
W ed. Feb. 6, 1935 - R. J. Demers will soon have a desk in 19, 1942 in the Missoula cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Larson’[...]there. Jan. 21, 1942 W ed. - Robert DeMers - W ord comes that[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (319)[...]rst white #2 Lea
children born in the Flathead valley. His fat[...]ington Territory. They had the
Lynela died Dec. 25, 1948 with burial Dec. 29, 1948 in following children: 1] Martinus[...]Colville,W ashington - March 4, 1873; 2] Alphonsine March
24, 1862 W ashington - Jan. 9, 1947 (#1 Omer A. Roberts;[...]Robert J. Demers jr. #2 Honore Blouin); 3] Telesphone Garcon Sept 3, 1863
Robert J. Demers jr., was born Nov. 7, 1912 to Robert J. Colville Reservation, W ashing[...]Montana 1866 - May 25, 1901; 5] Hermina D. 1870
Sanders County Indep[...]lie / Ursula Xixitelixken. Clarissa was 3/4
April 24, 1935 - The following men who were previously[...],
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 Missoula Territory, Montana where[...]nship and two in neighboring Idaho. He was one
1942 W ed. - A graduate of Thompson Falls High school[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. June 20, Mt.
1945 Coming & gongs - Awarded Me[...]had the
comes that another of our local sons has won distinction following children: 1] Robert James Dec. 10, 1882
overseas. Major Robert J. DeMers, stationed with the 6th Frenchtown, Missoula Territory, Mt.; 2] Julian Jacques Oct.
Armored Division Infantry (t[...]urg, Belgium and Lea was born ca 1862 Canada.
Germany during the period July 1944 to Ma[...]t 9, 1946 Missoula Territory, Montana #19-21 - T. J. DeMers, 45
Hit or Miss - Major Robert De[...]ea (his wife) 18 years of age born in
fellow, 6ft 2", and weighs a lot. It seems almost like the day[...]igh school here. He’s (daughter) born ca 1862 W estern territory (O. A. Robert of
been over in[...]real, Canada, married Dec. 1884 Frenchtown, Mt.); 2]
part of Normandy where his people came from. The[...]e army enumerated with them was Guina Ah 25 years of age -
a life career.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (320)[...]ettlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Nov. 10, 1882 - Frenchtown Items - T. J. Demers is refitting[...]rritory Friday name of Demersville.
May 2, 1884 - K. Maher, T. J. Demers, J. C. McDiarmid,[...]rchants and packers in this part of July 12, 1912 - front page - W ork Being Rushed on Big
the coun[...]s not prepared to come in for that June 21, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - F. Demons returne[...]J. Denant
W ith burial May 22, 1889 Frenchtown, Missoula Territory,[...]Gazette, Thompson Falls - Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to
Missoula, Mt. W ednesday May 22, 1889 page 3 col 3 - cross[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (321)[...]h side of the river. Hugh Kirkendall In 1972, he moved to Portland and became engaged in the
h[...]M ark & Kathy Denke
#2 Lois (Gill) Mark mar[...]Kathy works for the City Hall.
1] Douglas; 2] 2] Hal; 3] Bruce.[...]mbulance service, was asked by Dixie Vaught in 1982 to
Rex married Lois Scott Gill in 1996.[...]hat has now changed with a larger salary and
June 23, 2005 - Area Resident Celebrates 90th birthday -[...]on Falls was honored June 11 with a call 24 hours a day and supervising over 1000 deaths, he[...]lly decided to resign from the job as of Aug. 19, 2004,
The occasion was arranged by his family, wife Lois after nearly 22 years of duty.
Denison, granddaughter Heat[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (322)362 Pioneers and Early Se[...]They had the following children: 1] Thelma; 2] Marjorie; 3]
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]s. Ben Dickson celebrated their 60th wedding
Dec. 27, 1917 - Local Items page 7 - Mr. and Mrs. L. A.[...]and Director for and came to Montana in 1912. They moved to the Trout
the High School Athletic[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. also have 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
March 1[...]75 Thurs. - Ben Dickson - Ben Brockholt Dickson, 92 of[...].
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday March 20, 1914 He was a rancher for many years.[...]years.
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 -W . H. H. Survivors in[...]T. Dickenson grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and one great great-
W . T[...]andchild.
time he had a home built on what is now 202 Cedar Street. Services were held at the[...]rked for John W illis, Mary G. died Oct. 25, 1977 Billings, Mt., with burial Oct.
as a meat cutter for three years before leaving here fourteen 27, 1977 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 2,
here. His visit at this time however, had a sad[...], Mo. She
Ben Brockholt Dickson was born Dec. 1882. His brother taught school at th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (323)[...]n a logging accident at Thompson Falls
Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and four Lumber Company i[...]ars on W ednesday May
Ben entered the Army May 12, 1942, Missoula, Mt., and 9, 2001 at her home in Plains of natural causes. Her f[...]as Plains cemetery.
discharged Dec. 2, 1945 Fort Lewis, W a. Upon his
honorable dischar[...]nny (who died in an automobile accident in 1971), 2] He is not listed in the 1917 Thompson F[...]mily to Trout Creek in Sept. 3, 1915 - page 2 col 2 - W alter Deitz, a cousin of Mrs.
1936. She atten[...]l Tender cafe.
Logging, where he was employed for 20 years. After
retiring, he worked for Sorlie Exca[...]e at Great Falls Land Office - Serial Number 081912.

W inifred (Coogan) Diehl[...]mpson
W innie married Harry Russell Diehl in 1932. Dutch and Falls, Missoula Co., Mt. - John[...]eir home in Colville and later moved to A 22 & 29 Minn. Infantry; entered the service Jan. 30, 186[...]to Camas discharged Oct. 1865; served 2 years 9 days.
Prairie, where Dutch was woo[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (324)[...]W ashington, was white; 26 years of age and had not been
The W eekly Miss[...]ry Friday previously married: Margaret was 22 years of age; had been
Feb. 4, 1887 - County Corr[...]ders County Independent Ledger Oct. 3, 1934
Sept. 23, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]Daniel Alvee Disbro was born July 2, 1877 Van Buren
Geo Sepe Diolio was mentioned in[...]siblings were: 1] Llewellyn.; 2] Gilleland; 3] Coon; 4][...]Dan married Jessie Roach February 26, 1899 Bozeman,
Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - page eight - News of Local Mt., and t[...]ple, one of the soldiers to depart this born 1902 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2] Louis.
week, came all the way from Pittsburgh, P[...]ed to go to Camp Lewis. He was somewhat May 26, 1905 - Dan Disbro of Vermillion is now in the
d[...]him and take
Daniel Alvie Disbro was born March 26, 1902 Thompson charge of the old home farm. Mr[...]Daniel married Margaret (Turk) Belknap Nov. 30, 1928 from his homestead. Mr. Disbro is still[...]Falls, Mt. officiated by Rev. Ralph Oct. 12, 1906 - Dan Drisbo and family are back on[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (325)[...]n he was removed to the hospital. Later when
Aug. 2, 1907 - Dan Disbro, who has succeeded E. H.[...]able to move his left hand and leg a little,
Nov. 27, 1908 - Beaver - Dan Disbrow, visits brother Coo[...]rment at W hitepine - Dan Disbrow, who
Oct. 4, 1912 - page 3 - Dan Disbrow has been very ill for the[...]he deceased was born in southern Michigan on July 2,
Preston’s dray team.[...]n Disbrow. Mrs. Haston is a sister February 26, 1899, and to this union were born two sons,
of[...]later being in the service in France.
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 10 - Heron - Mr. and Mrs. Dan Disbro[...]of a quiet, unassuming disposition a steady,
Nov. 29, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - E. R. Leland, a[...]with the manner in which
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 26, 1918 - front page col 2 - Dan he applied his wonderful stren[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (326)[...]a Dixon
Len married Rosetta Mae Drew May 19, 1912 in The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]d to her
W ilbert Disbrow of Thompson, Mt; white; 21 years of age home at Ovando last Saturday.[...]1935 - Local Happenings - Mr.
married May 18, 1912 Thompson, Mt., by by Ed Fitzgerald, and Mrs[...]Leora Disbrow
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. May 25, 1912 page 10 col W allace James &[...]James, ‘W ally’ Dobbins was born Sept. 16, 1922
Leon W ilbert Disbrow to Rosetta Drew. (Index not[...]Dobbins. His brothers were 1] Jackson; 2] Price.
Antrim Co., Michigan to Fred Drew and Ett[...]Falls their birth was given as Sept. 16, 1922 and has W ilbur Goff as
future home.[...]Mt. - Jim Smith remembered there was a June 2, 1966 page 3 col 1 - Former Resident Receives
nig[...]e of the Hot Springs area.
was around here in the 20's. Her major[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 28,
2002 - W allace James “W ally” Dobbins, 80, died N[...]W illiam Dixon 2002 in Tucson, Arizona.
The W eekly Missoulia[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (327)[...]14,
viewing was held at 10 a.m. Thursday November 21, 2002 Thompson Fall, Mt. - Miss Louise Dodds o[...]e united in marriage at noon on W ednesday, Sept. 2, at
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mar[...]ial church in South Bend,
the United States in 1892 (8 years ago) and is an alien; that Ind., alter[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Sept. 13, 1914 Sp 2 col 4 -
Loo Dock was born Nov. 1868 China.[...]children: 1] male June, 1911 Columbia Falls, Mt.; 2] N.
Charles Oct. 21, 1915 - Dec. 3, 1915.
Thos.[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, May 24, 1912 - page 3 - E. J. Dodds arrived here from
1881 - p[...]sa Louise Dodds June 7, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. E. J. Dodds and baby arrived
Cl[...]te bank.
She married Jesse W illiam Bunch Sept. 2, 1914, They shipped their household[...]rles
Information from their marriage licenses # 244 in the W icksell and will make Thompson[...]arissa The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. June 21, 1911 page 2 col
Louise Dodds of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 21 years of 3- Born - male Columbia Falls,[...]day
W illiam Bunch of South Bend, Indiana; white; 27 years of July 26, 1912 - page 3 - Madeline Lombard, younger sister
age b[...]nday for an extended visit with her sister.
Sept. 2, 1914 in Thompson Falls, Mt. by Edward Laird[...]e Mrs. H. J. Fowler and Mrs. F. E. Nov. 15, 1912 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. W . C. Dodds of
Do[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (328)[...]bank as the 1917.
its cashier in May, 1912, since which time he has occupied The San[...]the recent sale of his interests to F. L. Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - In a letter rece[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
May 12, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - A card received[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Oct. 25, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Mrs. Ellen Dodds,[...]emands practically all
M. E. Church Sunday, Sept. 20. It is reported that Rev. of one man’[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Sept. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Rev. F. S. Dodds arrived here f[...]ister of the Methodist Church March of 1918.
Dec. 25, 1914 - front page col 2 - Newsy Notes - Mrs. F. E. The Sanders Cou[...]position of secretary Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 29, 1918 - front page col 3 - Rev. F.
of ext[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (329)[...]en appointed to succeed W ade died July 24, 2007 with burial in the Noxon
him here.[...]k both in religious and civic life of the 9, 2007 - Clarence W ayland ‘W ade” Dodge, 92, fell asleep
community during his residence here. In addition to their in death Tuesday, July 24, 2007. A lifetime resident of
local labors, they hav[...]“somewhere between Noxon and Heron” on Nov. 21, 1914
made many warm friends throughout the west[...]Dodge 1979.
#2 Ruth C. (Hart) He lov[...]Clarence ‘W ade’ W ayland Dodge was born Nov. 21, 1914 hunting, camping, hiking into lake[...]nd friends. After losing Ruth the
(Manny Finney); 2] Fred. fo[...]g his
Information from their marriage license #1292 in the children, grandchildren and grea[...]Clarence W ayland Dodge of Noxon, Montana; white; 24 about God’s Kingdom, mankind’s o[...]pson Falls and
Lola Irene Elliott was born ca 1922 Bemidji, Minn., to family.
Fred Elliott a[...]one son; and two grandsons.
following husbands: #2 James Kirkham; #3 Verle Olson. Viewing was Saturday, July 28, at Bunch Toews Funeral
Clarence married Ruth[...]e held
children: 1] Larry David (Beverly Ba-ton); 2] Robert Saturday in the Kingdom Hall[...]Cemetery, From
Ruth Carol Hart was born Sept. 2, 1929 Scott Bluff, Neb. there visitation f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (330)[...]Rose and Ron were divorced and she married #2 Roger
Noxon Tuesday, where Mr. Dodge will be stat[...]Alyssa; 2] Keefer.
Glenn Dodge Their son Ronald died June 12, 2006 Billings, Mt., with
Glenn Dodge was born in[...]Dodge burial in the Noxon Cemetery June 24, 2006, Noxon, Mt.
and Ellen. His siblings were: 1] Stella B. ca 1871 Mi.; 2] Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]Mi.; 3] Ralph G. 1875 Mi.; 4] Cecil P. 1877 22, 2006 - Ronald W ayland Dodge, 19, of Billings, died[...]vehicle accident June 12, 2006. A graveside memorial will
The Sanders Count[...]Falls, Mt. Friday be held Saturday, June 24 at 3 p.m. at Noxon Cemetery.
Feb. 11, 1910 - Her[...]tefish grade school, junior high and graduated in 2005
keeper. He will spend a few days visiting his[...]d a kind and loving heart and always enjoyed
May 12, 1913.[...]ng into mountain lakes, tossing the football
Dec. 27, 1912 - page 3 - The mother of Glenn L. Dodge, of[...]; and Fred Dodge and family of W ashington.
March 26, 1915 - page 4 - News of Noxon - Glen Dodge is[...]Roger Coombes and family of Oklahoma,
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - Jerry Dodge, employee of the Bureau[...]nd Ruth Elmer Guy Dodson was born March 23, 1925 at St.
Carol Hart.[...]o Katherine
Bob died Oct. 3, 1975 at the age of 25 with burial Oct. 7, Elmer married Deloris H[...]75 in the Noxon Cemetery, Noxon, Mt. (Sec B, lot 52, following children: 1] Dennis; 2] Kitty (Joe Haughawout);
grave 5 - veteran -died[...]Dodson’s Mother Passes -
#2 Kim (Steele) Mr. and M[...]other, Mrs. Katherine Dodson, who died there July 2.
Hart.[...]they had the following Elmer 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.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (331)372 Pioneers and Early Se[...]on Falls, Mt. Thurs. Jan. to sew them up.
27, 1972 page 9 col. 5 - Elmer Dodson Passes Friday -[...]Military graveside services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. for over to Sheriff Hartman for safe ke[...]ng of Dodson’s rash
Mr. Dodson was born March 23, 1925 at St. Maries, Ida. act.
He and Delores[...]e is a splendid neighbor and mother, is the
Local 2719, LSW Union and coached little league baseball[...]George died Sept 18, 1930 and was buried Sept 21, 1930
George Oscar Dodson was born 1873.[...]ted as a Mary A. (Morgan) died Oct. 29, 1938 and was buried
laborer. Nov. 2, 1938 W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
T[...]re Harry Dodson was born Feb. 3, 1902 in New England,
owned by Geo Dodson and Fred Butte and the latter won the North Dakota to George Dodson.
race wi[...]hair. In 1928 Harry lived with his parents, George Dodson on
The Sanders County Ledger, Friday, Aug. 27, 1915 Clay street about a block ab[...]rt was born Dec. 17, 1906 Great Falls, Mt.
about 12 o’clock, is in the county jail. At a hearing th[...]Mt. Thurs.
district court. His bond was fixed at $2,500,00, which has March 3, 1966 - front pag[...]o ugly cuts, one on the right forearm and has won re-election to three additional four year[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (332)[...]born Ohio; 2] August 12 years, Ohio; 3] Charles 9 years,
Dorothy had a[...]erals, Mt. (June 1) he stated that he was 27 years old and single;
weddings and other gathers[...]hompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 5 lot # 4 Feb. 24, 1905 - Abe Hymes, one of the oldest settlers of[...]n, Ohio, stopping on his
He was born Feb. 3, 1902 in New England, North Dakota. way for a we[...]has not
He graduated from Loyola High School in 1924. In high been home for seven years and[...]in Great Falls. She married Harry Feb. 26, 1910 - page 3 - C. H. Doenges, as is his custom[...]Charles ‘Curley’ H. Doenges was born Jan 1872 Ohio to lumberman.
Lewis Doenges,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (333)[...]Friday The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. July 22, 1937 Thurs. - Local
Dec. 19, 1913 - front page c[...]olk Jack was inducted the week of June 21, 1944 into W orld
directory.[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mont. Thurs June 29, 1944 front
business conditions are very good in Florida. page col 5 - Jack L. Doering, 32, of Plains, completed his
The Sanders County Le[...]the United States Marine Corps at the state
Feb. 25, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - A letter receive[...]anders County Independent Ledger Thurs. July 6, 1925 Jack died June 22,1968 Hot Springs, Mt. with cremation
Thompson Fal[...]es. Mr. Doenges was formerly a resident of 23.
Thompson Falls having lived here for seventeen years. At Sanders County Ledger Thurs. June 27, 1968 page 2 col. 6
that time he was a contractor and built mo[...]the business buildings were held W ednesday at 2 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church
and court house[...]ists him - 1911 He was born March 6, 1912 in Kalispell and lived in Pablo
Thompson Falls Po[...]arles Father?) before moving to Plains in 1928. He was graduated from
Louis retired to Palm Be[...]Post.
Jack Lorene Doering was born March 6, 1912 Kalispell, He married Ida Allan in 193[...]y had the following children: 1] James ‘Jim’; 2] Sally Survivors include the widow, a son, J[...]hree
Information from their marriage license #9929 page 269 in grandchildren.
the Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Jack
Doering of Plains, Mt.; white; 23 years of age; born[...]son David ‘Jeff’ Doggett was born Oct. 31, 1862
been previously married - married to Ida D. Allan[...]son Co., Montana to Moses Doggett.
Nevada; white; 22 years of age born Mullen, Cherry Co.,[...]et Allan of Spokane is spending a few 1862 Virginia City [Madison County], the first[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (334)[...]ed at Virginia City in August. No. 21 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Townsend;[...]are pending.
Runs Pack Train - Still only 21 years old, he ran a pack (Obituary note[...]r of Townsend will officiate and Valley lodge No. 21
returning that fall to enter the livestock busin[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
away at the home ranch near Townsend. 1923 - Senior Plans - Vincent Dolan State College of[...]s one of the Vern Dolson was born October 28, 1885 in Hadden, Kas.
strongest financial instit[...]was one of a family of four children: 1] Grace; 2] Bert; 3]
W oolgrowers’ Association, and for ma[...]ohn; 4] Vern. (Draft card noted birthdate as Oct. 25) Step-
honorary president of the organization. H[...], formerly This portion taken from page 200 in Settlers and
the Montana Life Insuran[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (335)[...]undersheriff died Sunday evening, September 24, 1961,
by high water so they went around by Pols[...]of Thompson Falls with burial September 28, 1961 in the
decided to stay in Plains. Mr. (Bil[...]in charge of
following: Vern Dolson was born Oct. 25, 1895 Haddam, arrangements. Pall bearers will be Lloyd W iggly, Alonzo
Ks.; 21 years of age; residing in Hot Springs, Mt.; farm[...]Irene died May 28, 1986 and is buried in the Plains
Vern married[...]oula, Mt. Friday May 30, 1986
(Dahl of Seattle ); 2] Mildred (Johnson). page 1[...]a, Mt. - Vern Dolson She was born Oct. 23, 1898 in Moberly, MO., the eldest of
of Plains, Mont.; white; 23 years of age born Haddam, five childr[...]unty High School in 1918.
Missoula, Mont.; white; 21 years of age born Moberly, She and[...]to Missoula a few
Irene Dodson was born October 23, 1898 Moberly, months ago.
Missou[...]a member of the Camas Prairie Grange “State
1920 federal census Feb. 7, 9, 10, 11 Hot Springs, Mt[...]merican Legion Auxiliary and
86-90 - Dolson, Vern 24 years of age; born Kansas; father the Eas[...]Rebekah Lodge in Plains. She was a charter
Irene, 22 years of age born Missouri; parents born in[...]Her husband preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1961.
He was a member of the Congregational C[...]uty Sheriff. #2 Ara D. (Adams)
After 1950, Vern went to work fo[...]W illiam Tennis Dolson was born July 22, 1852 New York,
Department of Highways as a road grader[...]Dennis Dolson and Mary Sheridan.
Vern die Sept. 24, 1961 Missoula, Mont., with burial in W illiam and Mildred were married ca 1881/2 and they had
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (336)[...]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, Peleg[...]red’ Halferty was born Oct. 1865 Nov. 21, 1913 - page 3 - Peleg Dommons of Butte, the man[...], arrived here Monday
1900 federal census, June 22, 1900 Jocko township # 148 to work for the[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 20, 1935
The 1905 Plain Polk directory lists W m.[...]er Grace, came in Thompson Falls, Mt. June 29, 1907 - Request for
Saturday to do some shopping[...]cense in the Sanders It was noted in the 2001 Sheriff’s calendar that he had four
County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. book 1 page #524 years with the Sanders County Sheriff’[...]Edward Donlan and
Ara D. Adams was born May 1862 Missouri to W alter Josephine Antonett[...]Chrissy married Gerard Roland W alsh Feb. 22, 1927
Ara had been previously married to Daniel V. H[...]children: 1] Carol; 2] Constance Donlan Dec. 18, 1935.
1930 federal c[...]they own their own home; Chrissy died Dec. 28, 1944 Missoula, Mt.
Bill is manager of a dairy; and he has never served in any
war. Bill was 29 years of age at his first marriage and Ara[...]ge. Edward Donlan was born July 28, 1867 Chapeau, Quebec,
Sanders County Independ[...]n W halen. His siblings were: 1] Thomas; 2] Christine
$15.00.[...]er Thompson Falls, Mt. Ed at the age of 21 came south to Minn., from there came
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - Mrs. Grace Carson of Missoula[...]ring Ed married Josephine A. Tickler Oct. 8 (28), 1895 Butte,
the past week.[...]a Mable
W illiam died Aug. 30, 1943 buried Sept 2, 1943 Plains ‘Chrissy’ Jan. 19, 1897 Frenchtown, Mt.; 2] Dennis Edward
cemetery ‘W ard’ Oct. 27, 1899 Frenchtown, Mt.; 3] Arthur Thomas
Ara D.[...]d April 18, 1948 with burial in the Nov. 20, 1902 Missoula, Mt.; 4] Maurice W halen Feb. 18,
Thomps[...]He campaigned as a Republican and won the senate seat
Julia Dombrowisk died 1947 buried Fraternal cemetery, from Missoula County, in 1902 and 1918. (Eventually
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (337)[...]June 24, 1910 - page 3 - Senator Edward Donlan is spendi[...]Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as
April 21, 1905 - Ed Donlan and son Edward.[...]ssoula, Mont.
Sanders County Signal Thurs, Jan. 25, 1906 - It is learned The Sanders County L[...]to the state of Montana, and a monument to
July 12, 1907 - Court House Plans - (paragraphs takes fro[...]g in fee to Sanders county, block more than 20 years or by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor
1[...]ith teeth.”
(Sanders County Ledger, Thurs. Jan. 21, 1960 page 3 col 3 Donlan’s white sla[...]nate today passed on third reading the Edwards’
2,000 votes.[...]the interstate act
Sanders County Signal, July 23, 1908 - State Senator regulating the i[...]ear McKenna’s place. He will emply about 12, 1911 - The W ard Annex - Senator Donlan definite[...]. Friday will commence next Monday.
Oct. 2, 1908 - Ed Donlan 41 years of age - He came to[...]on to the W ard hotel, increasing its capacity to 26
well as a brawn, and he saw the opportunities of[...]. Donlan’s sister is Miss Mary Tickler June 23, 1911 - page 3 - The two sons of Senator Donlan,[...]n visiting with the senator’s sister, Sept. 29, 1911 - page 4 - Senator and Mrs. Ed Donl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (338)[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday Feb. same as 1911.
23, 1912 - Donlan Goes South - W ord has been received[...]July 25, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. Edward Donlan, daughter[...]sts here. Feb. 27, 1914 - front page col 3 - Donlan Gives Lots For[...]For New Church - Senator Edward Donlan has
March 29, 1912 - front page - Senator Edward Donlan presented the Catholic 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 mont[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday spring.
May 17, 1912 - front page - Hands Donlan Boost - From the Sanders County Ledger, Friday July 24, 1914 Thompson
Dixon Herald - Senator Ed Donlan[...]rma road petition through as soon as pages 42 through 46.)
possible.[...]compiled by Robert G. Dundas - Chapter 2 - Edward Donlan
commissioners to have a bridge built across the Missoula (1867 - 1952) - Born July 28, 1867 in Chapeau, Quebec,
river at Paradi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (339)[...].
Josephine died Jan. 18, 1950 with burial Jan. 20th in the The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...], Missoula, Mt. Jan. 26, 1912 - page 3 - Accident to Tom Donlan - Tom
Edward died May 1, 1952 Missoula, Mt. with burial May Donlan met[...]repaired.
John married Kathleen Tubbs July 24, 1940 Missoula, The Sanders County L[...]Jan. 24, 1913 - page 3 - Born to Mrs. and Mr. Tom Donlan
Information from their marriage license # 2254 page 94 Friday evening January 17, a son[...]ing well.
Donlan of San Francisco, Calif.; white; 27 years of age; born He is also listed in the[...]Friday
Kathleen Tubbs of Missoula, Mont.; white; 24 years of age Aug. 29, 1913 - page 4 - The family of Thomas Donlan
bor[...]- home during the school term.
married July 24, 1940 Missoula, Mont., by Denis P. Meade[...]master for the new postoffice to be Mt.; 24 years of age; born March 11, 1895 San Francisco,[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Dec. 25, 1908 - Beaver - Mrs. Tom Donlan and children Oct. 25, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Mrs. Thos. Donlan[...]logging camp at
The Sanders County Ledger Aug. 26. 1910 - Noting those Evaro. Their house h[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 26, Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. She died Jan. 2, 1946 with burial
1910 Friday - Tom Donlan and fa[...]M yra E. ( ) Donlion
Sept. 23, 1910 - page 3 - Tom Donlan was in the ci[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (340)382 Pioneers and Early S[...]Prairie, Perma and Dixon and
E. A. married Aug. 25, 1907 at the Mammoth Mine to will ma[...]alls.
Information from their marriage license # 20 in the ‘Curle[...]s, Mt. Friday
Piersol of Thompson, Mont.; white; 42 years of age born July 16, 1915 - front[...]as a
had been previously married - married August 25, 1907 carpenter - he is not listed in[...]June 25, 1915 - page 3 - Geo. Donovan, the popular day[...]alls, Mt. Friday in every respect.
Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - W m McNorton this week sold his[...]rk) Donovan
from Idaho, the consideration being $12,000. The McNorton James Joseph Donovan w[...]Joseph Donovan of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 25 years of
Sept. 10, 1915 - page 2 - Daisy Belle Donnelly vs Jerome age born[...]1903. On or Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of age born Sheridan
about the 15th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (341)[...]d Carmen and they had the followng children;
Nov. 2, 1906 - Sanders county is fortunate in having suc[...]as a republican candidate Ole died Feb. 22, 1998
for surveyor. Mr. Dorman is a graduated min[...]it will be necessary for County, Mt., (June 12) he stated that he was single; owned
the county t[...]ers County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
June 21, 1907 - E. S. Dorman, county surveyor, on Tuesda[...]e caught Alcede Jacob Dorris was born May 21, 1888 Aikin,
on fire. He lost everything but the[...]d later moved to Thompson Falls where he was
Aug. 2, 1907 - a formal ad in this newspaper read: Edgar[...]s engaged as
Janet Rebecca Beard was born March 29, 1881 St. John, chairman with the Blac[...]July 1, 1910 - page 2 - Albert Dorris came down from Plains
The Sande[...]and visited his many friends here. He
Friday July 24, 1914 - page 3 - Engineer and Mrs. Ed.[...]ls, Mt. Friday resided here since.
Nov. 20, 1914 - page 3 - Ed Dorman of Missoula, engineer 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[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (342)[...]. Friday
The Sanders County Ledger, Friday Feb. 27, 1914 Dec. 3, 1915 - page 3 -[...]t. - front page col 3 - Dorris Takes 27th to Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Dorris, a fine baby[...]account of the operators’ strike In 1926, on the death of the Clerk and Recorder he
in th[...]pson Falls. He served as postmaster for more than 23
Mr. Dorris has resigned his position at the Le[...]Clerk and Recorder at the
Film Supply company, of 28 reels per week, which will give Courthouse and that he has not served in any war. He was 26
the public four new reels every night and will b[...]s and special music four nights in the 26 years of age; they are renting their home.
week.[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 -
and 15 cents.[...]er republican
two daughters: 1] Enid R. born Nov. 27/29, 1915 Mt. appointment and A. J. Dorris who has been county clerk and
(W ayne W right); 2] Shirley M., born May 27, 1920 Mt. recorder for a number of years[...]he Dorris’ raised two daughters, Enid born Nov. 29,
The bride is almost a native child of Thompson Falls, 1915, and Shirley M. born May 27, 1920 in Thompson
having come here with her parents so[...]the disastrous fire Front Page July 12, 1962 - Pioneer Residents Move to Idaho
occurred severa[...]Sandpoint, where she had resided since July 6, 1962
position with the Ledger.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (343)[...]385

had resided in Thompson Falls until 1962. He retired in couple are planning to liv[...]Isabelle V. Dorris
Ida. 2 grand and one great granddaughter.[...]Aug. 25, 1916 - Heard on the Streets - Miss Isabelle Dor[...]ation in Plains, has been
9, 1969 front page col. 2 - A. J. Dorris, 81, Passes Monday - transferred[...]rin family.
Mr. Dorris served as postmaster for 23 years at Thompson The Sanders County Ledg[...]s - Miss Isabel
He was born in Aiken, Minn. May 21, 1888 and moved Doris, who has had ch[...]Audrey Dotson
In 1926, he became Sanders County clerk and recorder Audrey Dotson was born about 1922 Thompson Falls,
until 1934 when he was appointed[...]Information from Audrey’s marriage license # 2071 page
In 1962, he and Mrs. Dorris moved to Sandpoint.[...]. Arnold Juhnke of Missoula, Mont.; white; 21 years of age[...]la, Mont., by W ard H. Jones, Justice of the
Feb. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Alcide Dorris, who has been[...]sts Floyd Dotson, pp,
Enid Dorris was born Nov. 27, 1915 Montana to Albert $185.
(Alcede)[...]d Ernest Dotson was residing in Trout Creek, Mt.; 22
Thurs. March 13, 1935 - The Alumni - Last spring[...]Newport, W ash., to Falls, Mt. Thurs. June 27, 1918 - page seven - Plains - Ruby
W ayne[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (344)[...]9.
Floyd and Myrtle’s were married June 13, 1920 Missoula, George[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
1921 (Juhnke, Spirit Lake, Id); 2] Rilda L. May 8, 1923 Aug. 6, 1909 - George Dotson, a brother[...]allenhaupt, W ardner, Id.); 3] Ralph L. Jan. 9, 1927 - arrived from Oklahoma City, Okla. Mr. Do[...]ght - News of Local
of Trout Creek, Mont.; white; 25 years of age born Little Interest - George[...]ohn W illiam married Cora Elizabeth Gleason Sept. 25,
childrens’ names and their birth dates.[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.
Floyd Dotson died Sept. 1972 Spokane, W ashington with Information fr[...]Sept. 7, Dotson of Thompson Falls, Mt. 21 years of age born
1972 page 2 col 5 - F. Dotson - Rathdrum - Funeral services[...]tal in Cora Elizabeth Gleason of Plains, Mt.; 22 years of age born
Spokane. Interment was in the P[...], 1896 in Sulfur Springs, Ark., and Sept. 25, 1919 Thompson Falls, Mt. by W ilder Nutting,
married Myrtle Polley of Thompson Falls June 13, 1920 in Minister of the M. E. Church. W itness[...]ard Stoltz.
years but lived in Rathdrum the past 25 years. He retired Sanders County Indepen[...]s in Spokane. Thur, Sept. 25, 1919 - Marriage licenses - John W m. Dotson
S[...]d.
The Coeur d’Alene Press Saturday September 2, 1972 Original member of American Legion at its formation Oct.
page 12 - Floyd E. Dotson, 76, a resident of Rathdrum for 30, 1919.
25 years, died Friday at the Spokane Veterans’ Ho[...]le Polley were married in Benton Co., Ark.; 2] John W illiam ca 1898 Barnfolk, Okla.;
June 1920 at Missoula, Montana. Survivors are his widow,[...]e, Spirit Lake, LeRoy was deceased by Feb. 1926.
Mrs. Rilda W allenhaupt, W ardner, and M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (345)[...]Sylvia married W illiam Oswald Thurston Feb. 20, 1926 The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Fa[...]ses.
Oswald Thurston of Missoula, Montana; white; 21 years of Frank is listed in the 1909 H[...]been previously married - married March 24, 1911 - page 3 - Frank Doucett, formerly of this
Feb. 20, 1926 Superior, Mont., by A. C. Olson, Justice of[...]May 24, 1912 - page 2 - Heron Happenings - Frank[...], Janine Sullivan. June 28, 1912 - page 3 - Colberg Sells Business - John
Doucet[...]inhabitants of the St. John Valley well into the 20th century, valuation of $1076.
the Acadians’[...]eek for a
States and Britain until sometime in 1842 and the locals had few days’ visit. Frank D[...]n the 1917 Heron Polk directory as hotel
Until 1892 public vital records were not mandated, so[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (346)[...]W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - E. J. Dowell has
Herman Dove was born March 1872 Kansas. His parents signified his int[...]ory lists him
Mt. (June 1 ) he stated that he was 28 years of age and Sanders County Ledg[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday shortly.
Feb. 24, 1905 - Herman Dove resident. Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - Mar 29, 1906 -
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]ls - E. H. Dowell expects to open his saloon
June 2, 1905 - Herman Dove from the Blue Slide pass[...]Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Oct. 25, 1906 -
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Fal[...]before C. E. Livesay, clerk of the Aug. 2, 1907 - Dan Disbro, who has succeeded E. H. Dowel[...]Sept. 27, 1907 - E. H. Dowell purchased the interest of t[...]firm was known as Barnes and Disbro and is
April 29, 1887 - Personal - Alex Dow, well known in[...]22, 1913 Friday - Lige Dowell Killed in California -[...]killed on Saturday.
In 1882 he drove a team of mules from Leadville to Butte,[...]re up to the time he left for California, or over 25 years. containing a description of th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (347)[...]moved to Spokane, W ash.
In 1882 he drove a team of mules from Leadville to Butte,[...]here up to the time he left for California, over 25 years. The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]living in Ohio and one sister in Nov. 26, 1909 - Ed Doyle was in town on Saturday
Oklahom[...]pson Falls, Mt. Francis died Nov. 23, 1945 when his plane lost enough
Friday March 19[...]James married Nancy Faye Hampton Nov. 20, 1970
has bought the interest of Geo. Sorenson i[...]reafter be its president and 1] Kelly; 2] Brett; 3] Jody.
manager. Mr. Downs comes well re[...]Nancy Faye Hampton was born Oct. 26, 1947 Sandpoint,
home town as a progressive busi[...]Nancy was born Oct. 26, 1947, at Sandpoint, Idaho to
The new f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (348)[...]ck, but was feeling fairly good Monday. He
Nov. 20, 1970, Nancy and James Doyle were married at[...]e family Mother Edna Doyle Sandpoint March 22, 1962.
home near Thompson Falls; Kelly Doyle and wife P[...]Boatswain’s Mate 2-C. He was discharged Oct. 7, 1945
She was prece[...]Thomas Richard ‘Tom’ Doyle was born May 12, 1917
Arrangements were by Coffelt - Bunch Fune[...]Tom married Ethel Thomas Feb. 28, 1940 Sandpoint,
John Peter Doyle was born Feb. 8, 1892 Flandreau, S. Idaho and they had the foll[...]e and Anna Jeanne Gaffney. Richard; 2] Dixie Diane (Nichols); 3] Karen Michelle
John[...].
Minn. and they had the following children; 1] ; 2] ; 3] John Eda Mae Green was born.
H.; 4] Ric[...]mas’ obituary - Sandpoint Daily Bee, Tues, Nov.
2, 1948 in Sheridan, W yoming.[...]. Jan. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. W ednesday at
30, 1964 front page col. Col. 2 - John P. Doyle, 71, W hitepine Cemeter[...]re, died in his sleep Mr. Doyle was born May 12, 1917 at Samuels. The son of
Monday evening at th[...]be in Saint Mary’s cemetery in On Feb. 28, 1940 he married Ethel Thomas at Sandpoint.
Miss[...]1946 he moved to
Mr. Doyle was born Feb. 8, 1892 in Flandreau, S. Dak., Montana and settled[...]alls and Karen Michelle Goree of Ferndale,
Nov. 2, 1948 he married Alice Brown at Sheridan, W yo.[...]two
W ar I and then moved to the Bitterroot in 1928, where he brothers, Dan and Pat and one sis[...]h his wife until his retirement in 1957. 1925 Thompson Falls - W illiam Doyle, who was among t[...]first men to come into this country back in ‘82 has been
home here; three other sons, John[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (349)392 Pioneers and Early Se[...]llowing: Louis Drahkoupl residing Thompson Falls; 21
old timers who helped to settle this vicinity am[...]y Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934
from Thompson Falls, he has followed the b[...]rom Minneapolis Ray was born April 2, 1913.
where he visited with old friends. From he[...]Antoinette Harris was born ca 1912 to Hugh Harris and
Thompson in 1890)[...]Antoinette died Nov. 30, 1962 San Gabriel, Calif.
Howard & R[...]lls, Mt. Dec.
Howard Drake was born Nov. 14, 1882. 6, 1962 page 4 col 3 - Local Resident’s Daughter Passes[...]oinette Harris) Dreps, daughter of Mrs. Hugh
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local News - Mr. and Mrs. Howard[...]loyed here, in Sandpoint
of age; born Nov. 14, 1882; Forest Ranger stationed in and in Gran[...]hompson Falls, Mt. ago.
Thurs. June 17, 1920 - Forest Service News - Lumberman In[...]ther, Hugh Harris, died about a
Thurs. June 17, 1920 - Howard Drake, lumberman for the year[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. May 25, 1912 page 10 col 3
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - page seven - Plains - -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (350)[...]t testify against her husband,
and his birth Oct. 27, 1921. the county[...]Ellis is enumerated in the 1920 census , Conwell, Steven
The 1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a Co., W a., page 283 - 5A Jan. 15, 1920 - line 14 #52-#52 -
mill hand - he is not listed in the 1911 Thomps[...]ge, 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 Dru[...]ls,
Cocilstone Keque (could not read writing) age 2 years born Mt. They were enumerated in the 1900 federal census in
W a. - daughter Betty Lou 1/12 W a. Thompson.[...]s the road, Andrew Drury has
March 1895 Missouri; 2] Gaylord born May 1897 Missouri; been b[...]s Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., Nov. 3, 1882 - Election Judges appointed for Thompson
Mt. (Jun[...]5, 1901 - W eekly Montanian Dec. 27, 1895 - Dan McGillis, Thos
W ouldn’t Testify -[...]against her Alden Dubia was born Oct. 1, 1924 Libby, Mt. to W illiam
brother-in-law, either th[...]The Independent Record, Helena, Mt. W ed. July 20, 1955
parentage of her baby that is most[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (351)[...]Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

on $2500 bond, was to plea in justice court W ednesday.[...]Edward died at the age of 89 years Aug. 21, 1972
wounds above the knee and the leg above the ankle[...]Sandpoint News Bulletin, Sandpoint, Idaho Aug. 24, 1972
throwing a book of matches at Dubia and he threw them - Edward J. Dubia, 89, died Aug. 21 in Sandpoint.
back causing Dean to become angry.) He was born Feb. 26, 1883 and married Maude Kimball in
Alden never[...]Thompson Falls, Mont., in 1921. He moved to Clark Fork in
Alden died June 28, 1995 W hitefish, Mt., at the age of 70 1919[...]Funeral services were held Friday Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. from
Debra Ann Dubia was born Aug. 7, 1958[...]exander Dubia and
Edward J. Dubia was born Feb. 26, 1883 to L. Alex Dubia Delivina Tetreault[...]on the Shoshone county, Idaho W orld Oct. 20, 1905 - Married at Spokane - Miss Flemming Dubie[...], where
Edward married Maude Kimball July 5, 1921 Sandpoint, they will reside after concl[...]had the following children: 1] Dan of Tacoma W . 2] the furniture and household goods. Mrs.[...]Sandpoint News Bulletin, Sandpoint, Idaho April 21, 1960 #2 Dawn W illiams
- Maude Lucinda Dubia - Services a[...]Fork Frank J. Dubia was born May 22, 1875 Detroit, W ayne
Reorganized Church of the L[...]one of their following children 1] W illiam; 2] Frank J.; 3]
passed away last Thursday at[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (352)[...]ck from the face where the ore was struck a
March 23, 1906 - Frank and Ed Dubie have secured[...]et wide, standing practically perpendicular.
Jan. 22, 1909 - Frank Dubie left on Monday for a few[...]apital” to
Sanders County Ledger, Friday Jan. 2, 1914 Thompson continue their develop[...]has been done in Idaho gulch for the past 25 years, galena
on the latter.[...]y Frank married Augusta M. Steckman Dec. 25, 1915 in
to that made on the Goldback a month ag[...]mation from their marriage license Certificate # 326
about one and one/half miles southeast of Murray[...]Steckman of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 42 years of age
there since deep mining has been car[...]s a small west fork of the December 25, 1915 Thompson Falls, Mt. by W . E. Nippe[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (353)[...]omising mining claims in this and 16, 1846; 2] Joseph July 4, 1846 Detroit, Michigan; 3]
adjoin[...]ay 30 years
has been living in the west for some 12 years, a large part of old, born Michigan; occu[...]ears old born Michigan; 1] Baptiste 5 years, MI.; 2] Joseph
one of the head nurses at St. Luke’s hospital for a time. For 4 years Mi.; 3] Leon 2 years Mi.; 4] Edwin 9 months Mi.
the last few mon[...], has Postoffice - Mount Clemens - page 429 - John Dubey 42
countless friends who join with those of the groo[...]Baptiste 15 years, MI.; 2] Joseph 13 years born Harrison,
Augusta M. Stec[...]ary 8 years, Harrison, Macomb Co., Mi; 6] Philis 12 years
Frank married the second time to Dawn W illiams April 25, (2) Mi.
1925 Sandpoint, Idaho with record recorded in the Bonner The 1871 federal census, Kent (002) Dist, Trilbury East
County Courthouse, Sandpoint[...]born Ontario; Catholic; French origin; 1] Joseph 25 years
The Daily Interlake, Kalispell, Mt. Marc[...]k born USA; Catholic; French origin; farmer; 2] Alexis 22
J. Dubia - Funeral services for Frank J. Dubia, 82, were years US; Catholic; French origin; 3] Edward 20 US;
conducted Thursday at W aggener & Campbell C[...]dens Ontario page 47 div. 1 family 202 - John Dubis 68 years
Cemetery with Jolmer Hansen[...]. USA; 2] Ellen 9 Ontarion; 3] Mary 27 USA.
John Frances Dubia was born May 22, 1875 Calgary, Suzanne (Laforest)[...]married the second time to Marie
At the age of 2, he moved with his parents to Frenchtown, Bo[...]hen to the Co., Ontario. (Marie was born Aug. 12, 1852 to Frana-ois
Thompson Falls area where he grew to[...]father in mining interests throughout 2, 1888 Tilbury East, Kent Co., Ontario
western Mon[...]Jean Baptiste (Leon’s father) died July 28, 1905 St.-
was also employed by the Great Northe[...], W ayne Co., Mi., married Victoire Erudelle Nov. 27,
made his home.[...]time to Marie Rosalie Tetreault on Feb. 28, 1882 Raleight[...]about 1856 Quebec,
Ivah E. Dubia was born April 12, 1929 Libby, Mt. to sister of Leon’s wif[...]Jean and
Ivah married #1 James R. Stephens Aug. 26, 1944, #2 Marie moved to Alberta Canada.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (354)[...]the following children: 1] Mary (James Hennessy); 2] effects.
Marie Flemming 1885 - 1971 (John Fournier; #2 Nelson The Sanders County Ledger,[...]mes McLean.); 3] Alice ; 4] J. E.; March 12, 1909 - Alex Dubie returned home from an
5] James Frank ca 1880 Mi. 6] Edward John Feb. 26, 1883 absence of nearly five months wor[...]of Iron Mountain.
Delivina Tetrault was born 1852, Canada to Pierre The 1909 Thomps[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday
census (#1375914 NAC C-13278) Dist 180 Sub Dist. B. June 24, 1910 - page 3 - Publication notice of homestead
Page 47 family # 203 noted the following: Alender Dubis filing for Leon A. Dubia of Thompson Mt. on Jan. 15, 1906
32 years; French origin; born in the USA; farmer; religion - # 2060; section 22 township 21N; range 29W .
Catholic.: (wife) Levina 27 years old; origin French; born The 1911[...]ennessy of W ardner, (Idaho) son-in- Sept. 12, 1913 - front page col 3 - (abstracted from artic[...]3050, Serial No. 0971 for Lots 5,6 and 7 section 22 from the Flathead reservation, remembered seeing the site as
township 21 north west Montana Meridan. He filed notice of[...]ld, but that was so long ago it is difficult
Jan. 26, 1906 - J. E. and J. F. Dubie left on Thurs. for[...]r a week past, left for Delivina died 1928 and buried W ildrose cemetery
home on Thursday.[...]has her buried in Sec. 8 lot # 7).
March 23, 1906 - Mr. and Mrs. John Dubie and children of[...](There is an Alexander Dubia who died Sept. 19, 1929
Huson, who were guests at the home of Ale[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (355)[...]1891 Suitefield, 1930 federal census #27-27 Thompson Falls 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[...]Margaret was 16
in Shoshone Co., Idaho Vo. 1 page 22.After the marriage years old; that he w[...]essy born Nov. 10, Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - front page col 4 - Local -
1864 - May 27, 1920 W allace, Idaho son of Dennis 1849 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. W m. R. Dubia, August 20th, a boy, 8
Aug. 13, 1914 W allace, Idaho.[...]dates.
Naomi Gertrude Dubia was born Feb. 9, 1927 to W illiam W illiam Robert Dubia died March 19, 1962 Missoula, Mt.
Robert Dubia and Margaret Ailen Pre[...]March 22, 1962 front page col 4 - W . R. Dubia, 74, Passes
Bud was born Jan. 10, 1923 and died June 1973. His Monday - W[...]t his home here Monday. Funeral
Naomi died Nov. 26, 2002 in Flathead Co., Mt. services w[...]afternoon (March 23, 1962) at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald
Rob[...]rt Dubia Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 3 lot #2 block 9).
and Margaret Ailen Preston.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Mar 25, to Thompson Falls in 1898. He was[...]eek cycle of basic Margaret died July 31, 1982 and was buried Aug 3, 1982
training.[...]Lee Duck
1] Marie (W m. James McLean); 2] Ed Dubia; 3] Flemming; Lee Duck was[...]arding with J. McBride; he immigrated to the
Mt.; 29 years of age; born Sept. 11, 1887 Littlefield, Idaho; United States 1892 (8 years) and is an alien; he is a laborer
farmer[...]Duck
W illiam married Margaret Preston about 1924 and they Ling Duck was born March 1866 China.
had: 1] Alden A. Oct. 1, 1924 Libby, Mt. - died June 28, In the 1900 federal census Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
1995 W hitefish, Mt.; 2] Naomi Gertrude Feb. 9, 1927 (Bud Mt. (June 5) he states that he is 3[...]ingle; he
Sizemore, Kalispell) ; 3] Iva E. April 12, 1929 (W illiard immigrated to the United State[...]rs); that he is
Grantham); 4] Alma L. Jan. 31, 1932 (Harold Hack, boarding with Ching[...]ern
Chehalis, W a); 5] Robert W illis born August 20, 1935; 6] Pacific Railway.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (356)[...]holarship at a recent business administration
14, 2005 - Delbert Eugene Edwardson - Sulphur Springs,[...]ber Co.
Duffield of Thompson Falls, died April 6, 2005 at Gravette
Medical center, Gravette, Ark.[...]& Elizabeth (Volz) Duffy
He was born Sept. 4, 1920 in Edgemere, Idaho to Ed and Charles A.[...]ay
Delbert and Doris Brinegar were married July 2, 1946 in Aug 18, 1905 - C. A. Duffy, former[...]77. He loved to Sanders County Signal, Feb. 22, 1906 - C. A. Duffy,
play the guitar and mandolin[...]aveside service was to be held Saturday, April 9, 2005 The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hiwassee, Ark.,[...]ay Adventist came last evening.
Church, 216 W est Spring Street, Sulphur Springs, Ark., Lizzie Volz was born 27 years ago at Claremont, Minn.,
72768.[...]e years ago Mr. Dufty was
Charles was born June 23, 1914 to W arren P. and Martha appointed ag[...]t town with him.
Charles and Mabel had 1] John; 2] Mike; 3] Susie Joe They had no childre[...]le, W is., and Lois Volz, who
Charles died Sept 28, 1993 and was buried in the Fraternal resides[...]Minn. Married Sept. 30, 1902 she was unite in Marriage to
John Duffield was[...]s born to Charles R. Duffield and Mabel Aug. 21, 1908 - It was noted that Charles A. Duft[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (357)402 Pioneers and Early Se[...]Funeral Mass was to be recited Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at
was station agent here for the Northern Pa[...]Lorranie died April 20, 228, 2005 - Lorraine (Steck) Dufresne, 85, beloved wife,[...]her sleep on W ednesday, April 20, 2005.
Louis H. & Lorraine (Steck) Dufresne She was born in W orden, Mont., June 27, 1919 and
Louis Henry Dufresne was born July 24, 1919 Milltown, shortly thereafter move[...]a,
they had the following children: 1] Louis jr.; 2] Dale; 3] W ash., and Missoula, then moved[...]d to Stevensville.
Lorraine Steck was born June 27, 1919 W orden, Mont. Lorraine had ma[...]dication and love for
Louise Henry died Jan. 4, 2005 Stevensville, Mt. her family, es[...]grandchildren. She will be missed!
January 13, 2005 - Louis Henry Dufresne I, 85 died[...]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[...]Church in Stevensville, Saturday, April 23, at 11 a.m., with
discharged and began work for[...]ent 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 t[...]his wife Lorraine, a brother Leo 4 1962 Front page - Seaman Louis Dufresne Jr is statione[...]e; and a daughter Jacquie (Frank) Gebhardt; 25, 1962 Page 4 - San Diego, Calif. (FHTNC). Louis[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (358)[...]Calif. 33 years of age; born Sept. 23, 1884; Engine watchman for
The Piedmont is equ[...]E. Duncan
Thur, May 6, 1920 - Local News - Former Resident Visits[...]day
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Oct 25, 1912 - Oct. 18, 1912 - page 3 - E. E. Duncan of
page 2 col 2 - Asa L. Duncan - Democratic Nominee for[...]for district judge of the Fourth Judicial March 21, 1913 - page 3 - Ed Duncan, the tonsorial artist[...]r as
He came to Montana in the early part of 1892, and located County Superintendent of Schools[...]panish-American war. Jan. 24, 1913 - page 3 - County Superintendent of School[...]June 23, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Miss Leona
San[...]superintendent of schools for Sanders
W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 Thompson. Falls, Mt. - Made mention[...]Clyde Duncan
Clyde Duncan was born Sept. 23, 1884.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (359)[...]mother of Fraternal cemetery. Sec. 12 lot # 12.
Superintendent of Schools, Leona Duncan, arrived[...]mptoms of the attack which he suffered soon after
28, 1934 - The following writeup by Harry Nelligan[...]r d’Alene City of Mrs. Sophia Allord. March 28, 1904, the son of Ida R. Gordon and W illis
Form[...]ng the first married white woman to go into 1932, and following the death of his mother, Ida Dunla[...]lls- continued to publish and edit. In 1932 he was married to
Murray Trail, carrying their wo[...]. Mrs. Duncan was a very old woman. now 12 years old, and Dennis Gordon Dunlap, now fourteen[...]ral services were held at the Methodist church at 2:00
Mr. Duncan died about 1919-1920. o’clock Monday[...]d from fellow newspaper publishers and other
Nov. 28, 1913 - front page col 3 - Born - A card from[...]California this morning follows: Napa Calif. Nov. 24, 1913 - friends and relatives.
Editor - Born[...]other’s family home in
W illis was born March 28, 1904 Newman Grove, Neb. to Columbia, M[...]in High School, his
W illis married Irene in 1932 and they had the following sophomore and ju[...]ool and his
children: 1] Phyllis Joan Dec 7, 1935 2] Dennis Gordon ca senior year, when his fa[...]. graduated in 1921. He then went to Chicago where he
W ill[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (360)[...]er Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School 1920-1921 as
working on Capitol Hill for over a year, he j[...]oted in the High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923
headquarters’ staff of the National Republican[...]terprises with lead offices in Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local News - Lieutenant Bolt and[...]y grew Mt. (June 1) he stated that he was 52 years old and single;
to admire his individualist[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935
reiterated once again how much beloved to[...]out
Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 12 lot #11. penetrating the interio[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (361)[...](Fred Freshause); 4] Andrew Jackson Dec. 24, 1855
70 - Year - Old Coeur d’Alene Baby - Up[...]mpson Falls, Timmerman); 5] Laura Ann Aug 22, 1857 Friendship, Fond
lived a Frenchman named Ba[...]Lac Co., W isc (Timothy Ryan); 6] Isabelle March 25,
years of age and first saw a railway car last f[...]he highest Hillson); 7] Amos Feb 5, 1862 Friendship, Fond du Lac Co.,
wooden bridge in the[...]W isc; 8] Phebe (name changed to Leah) Jan. 22, 1863
daughter at Fort Colville, seventy years of[...]Col. Ashley’s expedition in Barnes, #2 John Bodley) she died July 23, 1897 Spokane,
1822 and trapped for the company all that season. The[...]1 years
He ascended the Yellowstone river in 1824 and saw the (granddaughter)
geysers, b[...]dship, Fond du Lac
Jan. 17, 1918 - front page col 2 - Goes East To W ed - Miss Co., where Archi[...]W illiam married Marcia Etta Parlin September 2, 1896
Miss W innie Meek of Spokane.[...]iding in Kellogg near his sister
#2 Gertrude M ay (Barnhart Ph[...]W illiam W alter Durkee was born January 19, 1872 Spring following children: 1] Howard Liffl[...]sc., to Archibald Durkee and Mary Idaho; 2] Ina M. April 25, 1902, Idaho; 3] Carol Bert Sept.
Joslin. (Death date according to Idaho death records in 20, 1904 Idaho.
Shoshone Co., Idaho)[...]he fifth child Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt. #2 Meyers?
of Adin Durkee (born New Hampshire) and N[...]ocal people
Archibald married Mary Joslin March 26, 1849 Brighton, are interested. Darwin[...]on the claims with Mr. Durkee.
George Monroe Feb. 23, 1850 Friendship, Fond du Lac Co., Th[...]ardner, Idaho July 7, 1907
W isc (Sophia Peters); 2] Thomas Eugene Oct. 15, 1852 Tuesday. - Darwin Bevan and W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (362)[...]and is in the same mountain as the Aug. 12, 1910 - page 3 - J. W . Miller, D. D. Magone, Jim[...]dnesday night.
Edgar L. Van W inkle January 17, 1920. They have been out for[...](Taylor) Hurt heretofore unexplored.
on July 28, 1930 Los Angeles, Ca. He married the second[...]. Friday
time to Margaret R. LeLorier on December 2, 1940 in Las Oct. 14, 1910 - page 3 - W .[...]he bears in that section had
Newsletter, on page 121, there is a picture of W illiam, better ta[...]1913 - front page col 1 - Live News from Our
Nov. 2, 1906 - J. T. Henwood, who has been in charge of[...]driving the tunnel on the Iron Daisy mine, page 277.) (W itnesses were his step-daughter and husban[...]ure. her marriage licenses and was 32 years of age at the time of
Things did not go[...]ay was killed accidentally in a shooting
November 29, 1913 Seattle, W a. But the marriage was a[...]the cemetery, Plains, Mt.
Durkee name. About 1928 Marcia and her family moved to W illia[...]Los Angeles, Calif., where she died on April 4, 1929. Dec. 27, 1916 Plains, Mt. died March 7, 1917 at age of t[...]ctory lists him as a months of pneumonia.; 2] Ila Adella May 25, 1918 Plains,
miner.[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Jan. 28, 1910 - page 3 - W . W . Durkee, of the T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (363)[...]ber Fred Dutton
27.[...]e - Thompson Falls -
Everett, W ashington on July 26, 1917. According to his Fred Dutton, f[...]to visit for a few
W illiam and Gertie about 1925 became engaged in a bitter weeks.
divorce,[...]would split her year with her parents, March 25, 1887 - County Correspondences - Thompson
six mo[...]to Justin K. Dwinelle was born about 1872, Md to W illiam
finish high school and later marr[...]Mary L. 32 years NY; 2] W . H. 28 years NY; 3] Justin 8
W alter’s obituary was[...]ad been a resident of this district April 5, 1912 - page 3 - J. K. Dwinelle, arrived here from
for[...]Mr. Durkee was born in W aukeshaw, W is., in 1872. The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk dire[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Jan. 23, 1914 - front page col 6 - Dwinelle to be sent to
Oct. 2, 1914 - page 3 - Miss Durham of Spokane, an old-[...]the place of Mr. March 6, 1914 -front page col 2 - Information has reached
Fulloway, who is doing[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - directory.
front page - Teachers in our[...]Nov. 26, 1915 - page 3 - J. K. Dwinnelle Married[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (364)[...]local forestry office, and was Dirk J.; 2] Jenny ‘Goldie’ 3] Rudolph, June 24, 1888; 4]
afterwards transferred to the Kootenai[...]ng that first year Henry built
Justin died Oct. 21, 1966. a cab[...]ch of the nearby claims of
Elizabeth died July 12, 1973. his two o[...]y Delta Mae Perrish at Big Timber in June 20, 1918. They had
Jan. 8, 1909 - Thompson Falls re[...]he will be here to Timber, Mt.- Sept 3, 1920 Plains, buried Sept. 24, 1920
fill the pulpit on the first Sunday in February. (Didn’t last Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt. 2] Clara June 9, 1920 - March
long) 22, 1934 Paradise cemetery; 3] Claude Aug. 24, 1922[...]lls, Mt. Thurs. June Hope, Aug. 1, 1925 Thompson Falls, Mt. (Bill
Sept. 13, 1962 page 4 col 1 - Frank Dykstra Dies in Idaho - Mercer); 6] Delta Dec. 6, 1926 Thompson Falls,
Thompson River - The Milton and[...]nneth Smith, Garden Grove, Calif. 7] Dirk, April 12,
were in Salmon W ednesday to attend funeral services for 1929 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 8] David July 17, 1930
thei[...](Armand Sandon, Monticello, Ut.); 10] Martin Feb. 21,
been seriously ill for some time.[...]Jr.) (Paul Gardner, Rexford, Mont.) ; 12] Ted, Sept 7, 1939[...]Mt. ( moved to Kalispell) 13] Allen, April 10, 1942
Frank & Dorothy Gladys (Hart) Dykstra Plains, Mt.; 14] Lee, July 24, 1944 Thompson Falls, Mt.
Frank Dykstra was bo[...]ers and sisters
Frank married Dorothy Hart June 26, 1940 Thompson were: 1] Grace (Kingery; 2] W illiam; 3] Julia (Fountain); 4]
Falls, Mt. and they had the following children: 1] Abe; 2] Oran; 5] Thelma (Snider); 6] Calvin
son; 3[...]e, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Francis Around 1920, as the business was expanding into Sanders
Dykstra of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of age born County, Mt., he was transf[...]etime during the Depression, Henry and his family
26, 1940 Thompson Falls, Mt., by J. P. Sheridan, Ju[...]ildren,
Dorothy Gladys Hart was born April 4, 1923 to Floyd Hart lived weekdays in a h[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (365)[...]s, to Buffalo Bill Milton died Jan. 26, 1998 with burial in the Plains
Creek. The child[...]of Thompson River, died March 1967; 2] Milton age 20 Feb. 24, 1916; 3]
where he resided until he died in Nove[...]rent jobs. One Bertha Dykstra died Dec. 22, 1936 Missoula, Mt.
was for the Standard Asphalt[...]nd worked there until he retired. December 22, at the Thornton hospital, Missoula. The
Some o[...]ra children attended the Thompson Falls schools 1927- Nipton, Calif., and Melton, John, Fran[...]ather. #2 Ida (Coleman)
About 1957 Henry’s health began[...]Rudolph Juryen Dykstra was born June 24, 1888
several months before his death, he began[...]Falls. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in children: 1] Milton J., Feb. 24, 1916 Columbus, Mt.; 2]
the Plains Grange Hall by Charles Krub of Kalisp[...]J., jr.; 3] Grace (___ Eckert); 4] baby, b&d Dec 25,
burial in the family plot at Paradise under the[...]buried in the Nysena died Dec. 26, 1919 Algoma, Idaho with burial in
Paradise ceme[...]noted Sandpoint, Idaho newspaper, Jan. 2, 1920 - Mother and
that of the twelve surviving Dykstr[...]mother on
June Hope Dykstra was born Aug. 1, 1925 Thompson Sunday night. The fami[...]zed at Thompson Falls _______. 1972 Sandpoint, Idaho.[...]Ida May Coleman was born May 12, 1905 Elk City,
M ilton Dyk[...]and Cora Amelia
Milton J. Dykstra was born Feb. 24, 1916 Columbus, Mt. Miller. Her step-[...]d they had the following child: 1] Kenneth W ., 1926; 2]
April 11, 1963 page 8 col 4 - Milton Dykstra’s Brother W illiam Alva, Feb. 20, 1928; 3] Lois, Feb. 1931.
Passes - Thompson Ri[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (366)[...]nephews.
Rudy died July 17, 1972 Sandpoint, Idaho with burial in Ida was[...]er.
Sandpoint, Daily Bee, Sandpoint, Idaho July 20, 1972 -
Rudolph Juryen Dykstra, 84, died July 17 in San[...]Jessie Dysart
Born June 24, 1888 in Springfield, South Dakota, he had[...]Thompson
lived in Thompson Falls, Mont., from 1962 until 1969 when Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 14,[...]e
Dakota and Montana and moved to California in 1927 where Union Cafe as waitress for some ti[...]Florence Eagan
retiring in 1962.[...]re., and Mrs. Julia Pierce, Pleasent Hill, Ore., 12 Holbrook in the future.
grandchildren and 17[...]children.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 21, at 2 p.m. from the Lillian[...]with George Davis of the Athol Nov. 27, 1935 W ed. - Local Happenings - Miss Eardley is[...]h school. She is assisting
Ida was born on May 12, 1905 in Elk City, Kansas, the Mr. Jahnk[...]in 1884 by
Harvey preceded her in death on March 28, 1988 in James Hammel, Har[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (367)412 Pioneers and Early Se[...]Daniel Eastman
Sargent in Co. H., ?2 Minn. Calvary; entered service Oct 10, The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as
1862; discharged April 2, 1865; served 2 years 6 months 20 hoistman - he is not listed in the 1917 Th[...]an was born to Frank Eastman and Maude, his
April 26, 1907 - Lawrence Hollywood and J. J. Early arrived siblings were: 1] Carrol (Blackie Inman); 2] Jenny (Mac
here from W allace on Saturday and af[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Oct. 4, 1912 - page 3 - J. J. Early, a former Thompson Falls[...]. W . Fox from Spokane yesterday.
of gold out was 200 ounces carried over the Thompson route[...]Aug. 29, 1913 - page 3 - The wife and three children of[...]lls, M.T. Sat. April 19, week.
1884 - page 2 - Local News - Mr. Clyde Eastman of Illinois,[...]nd is erecting a building on Smith street Sept. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. W . S. Eastman and two
in[...]son Falls their future home. Mr. Eastman is
March 25, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls[...]s not listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
June 24, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (368)[...]arber shop Saturday. Jan. 29, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. John Eastwood left W ednes[...]n to be at the bedside of her mother, who is
Jan. 22, 1915 - page 3 - W . S. Eastman has opened a barb[...]Bert Eaton was born May 31, 1926 Cedar City, Utah.
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]332nd Eng. CS Reg; entered the service March 20, 1945 Ft.
party W ednesday evening at the Anders[...]W ash.; serial # 39623020.
Messrs Anderson and Eastwood have been emplo[...]riday directory.
April 17, 1914 - page 2 - Mr. and Mrs. Dan Eastwood and
Mr. and Mrs. Ed.[...]es - Summers Coeur d’Alene on Feb. 28, 1914 and celebrated their golden
and win[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (369)[...]a grocery June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers Elected for
store on First Avenue. The[...]e store and bought the Northern Aug. 25, 1916 - page four col 1 - Teachers Engaged for t[...]ce as a special lecturer
Aro Fremont died March 23, 1978 with burial in the in the ext[...]at the State University,
Eckerts’ only son, 2] Albert, served in W orld W ar II as an have be[...]rior to his death in _____. Nov. 23, 1906 - H. W . Eddy, representing the Armour Soa[...]s, Mt. Friday
came to the United States in 1888 (12 years ago) that he is a April 12, 1907 George S. Eddy of St. Anthony Park, Minn.
n[...]3, 1906 - Plains - Henry Edgar of Olive , the
May 28, 1915 - front page col 2 - New Teachers - high discover[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (370)[...]come he always get here. This sturdy old pioneer
12 years ago Mrs. Edgar went to Plains, near which t[...]away of Mrs. Henry Edgar Henry died Nov 12, 1910 and was buried Nov 14, 1910
of Olive, was a[...]and Mrs. Mary married #1 _____ Gustin; #2 W arren Atkins.
Edgar with an old timer led the g[...]s cemetery. April 10, 1914 - front page col 2 - Ralph Edgarton, chef at
The funeral procession[...]the W ard cafe, went to Camas hot springs on No. 42
been seen in Plains for years.[...]e husband with the exception Thurs. Sept. 9, 1920 - Clear Creek Claim To Be W orked -
of the Sierr[...]ectory lists him as
Sanders County Signal Sept 26, 1907 - Henry Edgar - The electricia[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (371)[...]He was a 1927 high school graduate.

W . Clyde & Esther[...]Edward Egan
W . Clyde Edwards was born April 12, 1885 at Hardin, 1909 Trout Creek Polk[...]s Edward Egan.
following children: 1] Beryl April 24, 1910 in W heeler, The Sanders County L[...]Falls, Mt. Friday
W ashington (W alter W atson); 2] dau. (John D. Hubbard); March 12, 1910 - page 3 - Eddie Eagan, of the W ard hotel
3] Shirley, Jan. 9, 1922 (Henry B. Howe); 4] Lucille bar, left[...]Dec. 17, rest for a couple of weeks.
1924; 7] son; 8] son; 9] son.[...]aulkner. She was raised in Dorchester, Sept. 29, 1911 - page 4 - News was received here last
Neb[...]as in the employ of W illiam Cummings for about
1922. (Shirley graduated with the 1939 high school cla[...]l cemetery,
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 11 plot # 20[...]Henry was kicked by a horse and died May 21, 1911 with
Monday; Services Pending - W . Clyde Edwards, 77, a burial May 24, 1911 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine,
Thompson Falls resident for more than 26 years, died Mt. (His death certif. #[...]pson Falls, Mt. May
Mr. Edwards was born April 12, 1885 at Hardin, Mo. In 26, 1911 - Harry Egan, who had at one time been employed
1902, at the age of 17, he came west with his parents[...]aid that sometime ago, Egan was injured by a
July 2, 1907 to Lois Kemmerer in Spokane and they moved[...]hildren: 1] Mrs. W alter
W atson, Thompson Falls; 2] Mrs. John D. Hubbard,[...]ned to work at the Union Meat
S. Cal., Dec. 17, 1924; 24 grandchildren and 33 great. Three Market.
son[...]#2 M axine M iller
Lois died April 28, 1985 and was buried May 1, 1985 Ker[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 29,
M ark Edwarton[...],
Lumber Co., (the old Brown’s Mill) in Jan. 1952 as ‘sticking Neb., will be released f[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (372)[...]ws.
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 went looking for a weekly
23, 1953 to Dec. 6, 1968).[...]the organization until 1966.
move south in 1926 after Papa Adolph contracted terminal[...]s the economies of both areas. In 1962 he promoted a golf course
manager of the high sch[...]parking lot.
In May 10, 1942 as he balanced finances and a[...]Himalayas, hauling Chang Kai In 1982 the Missoulian featured him in an article on his[...]n the Methodist Church parsonage in Bozeman April 2 after He treasured his membership[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (373)420 Pioneers and Early S[...]ndependent Ledger, Thompson Falls, 6, 2001, at St. Patrick Hospital of Natural causes.
Mo[...]- Farewell Party for He was born Sept. 23, 1907, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son
Mr. and Mrs[...]d 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
futur[...]Earl married Grace Dykstra on Aug. 23, 1979 in Coeur[...]lso owned a ranch. He worked as a welder for over 25
Idaho to John Edward and Rosalie Jacks.[...]ther, Frank and Truman Eichert.
# 2 Grace Jeanette (Dykstra) He[...]ssoula, stepsons,
John Earl Eichert born Sept. 23, 1907 Twin Falls, Idaho to Leon Greene of Sed[...]of Hagerman,
# 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 7 page 23B # 39-39- Earl Idaho; stepdaughter Rosalie Turk and husband Bob of
Eichert; 22 years of age; single; Idaho; father born Mich.; Thompson Falls; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-
mother born Kansas; laborer - railroad. (brothers) Truman grandchildren.
21 years of age single; born Idaho; laborer - railr[...]a.m. A
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. March 26, 1936 - reception will follow the ser[...]t of Thompson Falls.
John enlisted Jan. 10, 1942 into the Army Air Corps and Grace died December 20,2002 Missoula, Mt., with burial
was sent to Mather Field, Ca., serving in the 3014th Dec.23, 2002 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
AAFBU[...]arged Oct. 17, 1945, Great Thurs. Dec. 26, 2002 page 9 - Grace Jeanette Eichert, 90, of
Falls, Mo[...]ried Gertrude E. Center on Friday, December 20, 2002.
Greene (Thompson Falls) Feb. 15, 1943 Sandpoint, Idaho She was born June 15, 1912 in Springfield SD, the
by Lloyd A. Doty, Minister[...]o husbands, Frank and John;
Gertrude died Aug. 2, 1963 Missoula, Mt. and was buried by a son[...](Joan) of Trout Creek, Mt; 2] Gary Eichert (Kathy) of
John married Grace J[...]nd
Grace Jeanette Dykstra was born June 15, 1912 26 great grandchildren.
Springfield S. D. to Nysena[...]Visitation will be held Monday, December 23, 2002 from
John Earl died at the age of 93 years of[...]at Garden City Funeral Home with funeral services
2001 Missoula, Mt. with burial July 9, 2001 in the following at 10 a.m. A re[...]ay, at 3 p.m at the W hitepine Cemetery, west of
12, 2001 page 5 - Missoula - John “Earl” Eic[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (374)[...]alls, Montana 421

made to a charity of the donor’s choice.[...]ouple of weeks and the sons
Falls, Mt. Thur. Dec. 26, 2002.) and their wives[...]John and Rose had three sons: 1] John Earl 1907; 2] has also been in Missoula near his mo[...]ert died
Rosalie ‘Rosa’ Jacks was born July 25, 1886 W athena, there Friday morning, February 20. Mrs. Eichert operated
Kansas to W illiam Frankl[...]ed at the Community
Oct. 4, 1917 - front page col 2 - New Settlers in W hitepine - Church at W hitepine at 2 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. B. D.
Two new families a[...]. Mr. Jacks and his family will settle on Section 29 Rebekah Lodge 48, Thompson Falls also held[...]Mrs. Eichert was born in W athena, Kan., July 25, 1886
understood that they intend to start immed[...]urch Ladies Aid Society, Pine Needle Sewing
April 27, 1927 W ed. - Mrs. Rose Eichert and sons Truman,[...]ocal Happenings - Mrs. Rose Eichert is 26 years of age (Grocer) Kentucky; 2] Louis 20 years of age
making considerable alterations on[...]n new linoleum, and is Ky; 6] Regina 12 years of age, Ky; her niece Rosa born in
installi[...]s, Calif. Co., Mt. (June 2) he stated that he was 47 years of age and a
Rosalie died Feb. 20, 1953 at the age of of 67 years, burial widower; that he was a miner of ore; that he rented his
Feb. 24, 1953 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt[...]hert. Residing in Thompson Falls. Feb. 24, 1905 - J. C. Eisenman, business manager[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (375)422 Pioneers and Early Se[...]corps of salesmen from eight to ten. The new
June 2, 1905 - Miss Myda Eisenman, daughter of J. C.[...]having been called previously. Feb. 25, 1916 - front page col 5 - After a visit to the[...]at he March 3, 1916 - front page col 1 & 2 - large article on
was Sec-Treasure of the Thomps[...](Story on the ship running aground in Hong
Sept. 12, 1913 - front page col 3 - (abstracted from artic[...]of his chimney. Duncan McDonald, May 12, 1916 - front page col 1 - Eisenman Refuses to be[...]the Thompson Falls Mercantile Co. Oct. 27, 1916 - Local Items - J. C. Eisenman returned home
January 10, 2001 - 1917 same.[...]re he has been
Sanders County Ledger Friday May 23, 1913 Thompson confined to the hospi[...]are adding again.
store space 110 feet by 52 feet to our present building.” “W e Sande[...]al expansion, rather than for Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Salvation Army has
increas[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (376)[...]ls, Montana 423

Salvation Army Advisory Board, for Sanders County was Calif., Jan. 4, 1921; 4] Carol Margaret March 14, 1923; 5]
formed. The board is headed by J. C. Eiseman[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 28,
Louisiana with burial April 17 in Louisville, Ky. 1927 - H. O. Ekern W rites on Trip to Europe W ith Le[...]at Home.: Here I am in St. Paul,
Mont. W ed. May 22, 1940 - Old Pioneer of this Section just[...]ity and I would like to spend a
Mont. W ed. June 12, 1940 - front page - Obituary of J. C. month[...]ke Charles, La. Halvor is on the 1920 American legion list in Thompson[...]as an accountant; he was a member of the
on block 21, lots 1-2. organization from 1920 to 1946.[...]Albert Olaf Ekern was born in Biri, Norway Feb. 2, 1888 Ruby’s middle initial is P; that he[...]United States in 1903 where he studied he was 27 years of age at the time of their marriage and
p[...]a pharmacist in Rawson, N. Dak., Ruby was 22 years of age; Ruby is noted as being 37 years
and[...]Independent Ledger Oct. 17, 1934
March 31, 1917; 2] Raymond Putnam,; Dec. 1, 1918[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (377)424 Pioneers and Early S[...]Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. 1921.
April 24, 1935 - The following men who were previously[...]CC through the Forest Supervisor at 21, 1978 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery.[...]in Halvor married Marjorie Tanner Oct. 3, 1942 and they had
September 1933. A new manager will p[...]llowing children: 1] Margaret Kay, Missoula, Mt.; 2]
at the next county commissioners’ meeting.[...]argaret/Marjorie Jessie Tanner was born Oct. 5, 1920
board auditors, H. O. Ekern was here for several[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935
Halvor died Dec. 6, 1963 with burial i[...]a: Hal Ekern.
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Dec. 12, 1963 page 2 col. 4 Sanders County Ledger Jan 20, 1943 Halvor Ekern has
- Former Druggist Halvor[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 12,
former Thompson Falls drug store and theater ope[...]nearly
Mr. Ekern was born in Biri, Norway Feb. 2, 1888 and seven years. Mr. Ekern is as[...]n has devoted
store and theater in Thompson Falls 26 years. He was the past week t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (378)[...]Falls, Montana 425

Hal Ekern finished high school in Thompson F[...]Lindsey Ray Elder Sr., was born April 18, 1921 Augusta,
Margaret Carol Ekern was born March 14, 1923 to Halvor Kansas to Thomas Landon Elder a[...]the following eight children: 1] Lindsey Ray Jr.; 2]
Falls Fraternal cemetery.[...]Lindsey died May 5, 2005 Butler, Mo with cremation
Sanders County Ind[...]urdough Gulch gold creek on Big Beaver 12, 2005 - Lindsey Ray Elder Sr., 84, father of Lindsey[...]2005 at his home in Butler, Mo.
Sanders County Le[...]Mt. Thurs. Dec. Ray was born April 18, 1921 in Augusta, Kansas, the son
5, 1968 page 2 col 5 - Injuries Fatal To Ex-Resident - o[...]. to Falls before moving to Butler, Mo, in 2000. He drove
Halvor Olaf and Ruby Ekern.[...]family home in Butler,
He enlisted in April of 1942 and was sent to San Diego, W alter Dean of[...]Jr.
Ekern operated the drug store and theater for 26 years. (wife Nadine) of Topeka, Kan.; Don[...]David) of Homewood, Kan.; 21 grandchildren; four step-[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, Mo., with cremation
1923 - Senior Plans - Leonard Ekman, State Col[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (379)426 Pioneers and Early S[...]ather L. Phillips born New York; mother Louise
1952 W ed. - Coming, Goings & Doings - mentions Alvin[...]n Falls, Mt.)
following children: 1] Ron Michael; 2] Mark. Ronan Pioneer, Ronan[...]d and Alice Brass. Her siblings were: 1] W arren; 2] daughter, M&M Foster Carpenter, Round But[...]in Helena to Alfred children: 1] Alvin; 2] Melvin H. 3] ; 4] Larry ‘Bill’ of
and Alice[...]ntil 1947 when they
motel in Seeley Lake until 1962. Mr. Larson died the moved to Thompso[...]ther, Alice Link, Missoula; two stepsons, 22).
Don and Dan Larson, both of Seeley Lake; two br[...]olicing
Charles married Mina Jane Phillips Nov. 25, 1906 Eau the city, particularly at ni[...]glaries - particularly the break-in at the school
2] Gerald W illiam Jan. 13, 1908 - April 30,1976; 3[...]s listed below have been
area before moving in 1942 to Thompson Falls to be near prep[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (380)[...]lls, Montana 427

required steps to see that the offenders are p[...]hildren. Melvin H. Eldridge was born Jan 25, 1933 at the family
“The marshal shall at al[...]He was inducted into the armed services Jan. 27, 1953, that
“At least three nights a week th[...]gh school
streets and alleys between the hours of 2 and 7 a.m., and he sweetheart Patricia, ‘Pa[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. an 28, 1953
the marshal and he will be given considera[...]that those outlined Leaving from Butte Tuesday 27th Jan.
above be followed.[...]Valley, Montana Lodge #2757 and a past member of the
After Gerald’s de[...]five children, 1] Jo Anne (Johnson), 2] Orin G. (Teri) of
Larry ‘Bill’ Eldridge wa[...]where she remained for 32 years, retiring from that office as
Bill had 1] Jerry 2] Jackie (Sonmez) 3] Jill (Hansen) the Co[...]of the Montana Assessor’s
W eller and they had 24 years together. Associa[...]s, Tuesday County Democratic Party.
April 9, 2002 in Butte, Mont. Funeral services were[...]yed spending time walking
conducted Friday April 12 at Duggan Dolan Mortuary around Tho[...]working in her flower gardens.
Thurs. April 18, 2002.) Pat[...]Vegas, Nev); 2] Diana Eldridge, Reno, Nev.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (381)428 Pioneers and Early Se[...]s the organist and Geena W ilkinson the
Sept. 14, 2001. A memorial service was held on October 6, vocalist.
2001 at the Community Congregational Church in town[...]honor and Tootie W elch and Paula
(Obituary Sept. 20, 2001 Sanders County Ledger, Hertz, b[...]m, was best man.
Sanders County Ledger Feb. 19, 2004 Thurs. - Nicholas Ushers were Mark Eldr[...]. Thursday Feb. Trusty and Jan. Johnson.
19, 2004 at St. Francis Church, 420 Pine Street, Missoula, April Larson was flower girl and Shawn Eldridge and
for Nicholas Eldridge, 20. Jimmy Johns[...]Thompson Falls High
Sanders County Ledger Feb. 26, 2004 - Missoula- School. Eldridge was[...]holas Eldridge left this world Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004. School and is employed at Bitterroot Toyo[...]red by his family as a sensitive, #2 Julane “Jill” Rose (Crosswhite)
perceptive an[...]the Allen Bern “Bud,” was born Feb. 15, 1926 Hot Springs,
world to him.[...]skate-boarding and snake- were: 1] Bertha; 2] Erma (Magera); 3] Velma; 4] June.
boarding.[...]ia Eldridge; and his great-grandparents, 1921 with their family to Hot Springs where their dau[...]y, Feb 19, at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 420 Crosswhite at Sandpoint, Idaho. Julane had be[...]ried to _____ Lopes and she brought 1] Jock Lopes 2]
Cemetery.[...]of Thompson Falls, Mt., died
Nicholas’ Shelter, 2901 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT Friday,[...](Date not on Sanders County Ledger Jan. 9, 2003 - Julane Rose Eley -
clipping I was given) - p[...]y Ann Johnson, daughter of M&M Jim Jan. 4, 2003 in W atsonville, Calif. after an eight-[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (382)[...]ls, Montana 429

for several years.[...]ock Lopes of W atsonville, Calif., and June 26, 1914 - front page col 6 - New Barbershop -
Jim[...]ine. Mr. Ellarson
Zilpah born Sept 1886 Missouri; 2] W illiam born July 1888 was formerly own[...]ouri 3] Oma F. Aug. 1890 Missouri 4] Lana June 1892 at Murray, but for the past few years[...]Jack W aite
John Howard Eley was born November 2, 1954 Hot mine, situated on the[...]llarson and Berray are old time newspaper men
13, 2004 - John Howard Eley - John Howard Eley, 49, of[...]a. Both Mr. and Mrs. Berray are enthusiastic over
2004 at his place of residence due to natural cause[...]ummer in the mountains and
He was born November 2, 1954 in Hot Springs the son of living[...]junior year and finished his education in June 28, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - J. T. Ellarson ar[...]hester, Mt. Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 26, 1918 - page eight - News of
Cremation[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (383)[...]liott. Co 42 W isc Infantry; entered service Aug. 27, 1864;
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 4, discharged June 20, 1865; served 9 months 23 days;
1953 - abstracted from article on Johnny W[...]tt Co., Maine; residing in
Falls, Mt. W ed. June 12, 1935 - Local Happenings - Miss Thompson[...]was accompanied by her Brisbin; white; 27/37 (ink blotted) born W est Prairie,
mother, who[...]ter
Josiah A. & 1# (Sales) Elliott #2 members. - J. A. Elliott.[...]hildren: 1] John A. Nov. 8, 1876 Salesville, Mt.; 2] Frank Preston.
Elizabeth (Phoebe) 188[...]it with his family. W e hope
Gallatin Valley page 22A has the following family listed - that Mr[...]Montanian April 6, 1895 page 3 - John
Rebecca E. 23 years of age born Canada, father born[...]r. Elliott has a ranch and some
years of age Mt.; 2] Elizabeth 2 months born Montana; also cattle. Th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (384)[...]t Ledger, Thompson
Myrtle Elliott born about 1882, mother was Lucinda Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of
(Curtis) Brisbin.[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
Phoebe was the daughter of Joe Elliott and Rebecca Sales. 1923 - Senior Plans - Mayme Ellis, Teaching.
The W[...]on Falls Polk directory list Bert J. Ellis M; 2] Evaline (Frank Oakes Larson).
as printer for the[...]Ethel E. ca 1905 Thompson Falls, Mt. (Frank
March 29, 1917 - Local Items - J. B. Ellis of Osage, Iowa[...]Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - April 26, 1906
Aug. 16, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Mrs[...]18 W orld W ar I draft card noted the April 27, 1906 - Mr. Chas Ellison will leave shortly for[...]lizabeth (Spofford)Ellison
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 24, 1918 - page eight - News of Local C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (385)432 Pioneers and Early S[...]ana

following children; 1] Milburn born Jan 1872 Iowa; 2] institution and is now in the Natio[...]Montana as soon as possible.
Co., Mt., page 233D - Charles F. Ellison (farmer) 40 years[...]mother Sanders County Ledger Friday May 2, 1913 Thompson
born Ind; 2] Charles A. 6 years born Mt; 3] Evaline 3 years[...]oula Co., the editor this week.
Mt. (June 12) he stated that he was a farmer owning his farm[...]of this section, arrived Tuesday from Logan
June 22, 1906 - Chas Ellison Sr., who is erecting a new[...]s county. He expects to accompany “Pop”
April 2, 1909 - Charles F. Ellison arrived in Thompson on[...]Elias Milburn Ellison was born Jan 1872 Iowa, to Charles
town. Mr. Ellison, who will be r[...]lie Flemming; he had not been
July 1, 1910 - page 2 - C. F. Ellison left Monday for the prev[...]. For some time Missoula, Mont.; white; 27 years of age born Thompson
he has been in poor h[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Oct. 28, 1910 - page 3 - C. F. Ellison, formerly[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (386)[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday James died 1924 and was buried in the W ildrose
Aug 12, 1905 - E. M. Ellison and sister Hazel of Logan,[...]ay Oct. Ellstone.
31, 1913 - front page col 2 - Johnson - Ellison - The
marriage of Miss Hazel[...]occasion of a very enjoyable reception and 12, 1969 page 7 col 4 - Mrs. Ralph Elmes’ Father P[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935
All the friends of the bride, including th[...]s Ellison She married #2 Elmer O. Scheffler January 1, 1946
James Elliso[...]Information from their marriage license # 289 page 129
James married Mary Jane.[...]s section to make final proof of their (10/25/1914) born Fyber, Kalkaska Co., Michigan to Clyd[...]hompson Falls, Mt. white; 26 years of age (5/30/19) born Louisville, L[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (387)[...]ermany.
W ilson married Elizabeth Crabtree June 26, 1907 and they The 1890 federal veterans ce[...]y 30, 1919 Falls, Missoula Co., Mt. - 124-125 - Frank Ely was noted as
Louisville, Ky. (#1 --- Lee; #2 Elmer O. Scheffler; # 3 a veteran.
Harrison); 2] Roy.[...]Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Crabtree was born Sept. 29, 1889 the veteran Indian war horse and g[...]the hearts of these most vicious
1] Anna O. July 21, 1887 (Robert Altman); 2] Myrtle animals, was doing Thompson Fa[...]s, Avon Stearns Co. Minn page
11, 1960 page 3 col 2 - W . S. Elwell, 80, Passes Saturday - 510D, th[...], Mich. He home.
married Mrs. Elwell June 26, 1907. In 1918 they moved to
Montana and homeste[...]2] Robb LeRoy born July 14, 1921 Nampa, Idaho married to
Survivors include the[...]eat . had two children: Jan Darnell born Sept 22, 1956 Salem,
Lizzie died Jan. 13, 1964 with burial in the Pinecrest Ore and Vanis Sue born Oct 25, 1948 Salem, Or.) Robb
cemetery, Sandpoint, Idah[...]Emma b: April
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Jan. 23, 1964 page 2 col 1 - 23, 1923 Nampa, Id., married Henry Herman Jacobson
Elwell[...]d in Sandpoint - Funeral services were March 29, 1947 Kalispell, Mt., the son of Hans Peter
held[...]oint beside her Sept. 13, 1917 - front page col 2 - W hitepine Girl Married -
husband who died in A[...]?W hitepine and Dr.
Mrs. Elwell was born Sept. 29, 1889 in Newaygo County, Frank W . Emehise[...]day at Sandpoint.
married to W ilson Elwell Sept. 26, 1907 and came west in The young c[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (388)[...]obb
and Mary Agnes Abernethy, was born Jan. 7, 1892 Frances Em[...]ice in the
Sanders County Independent W ed. Aug 29, 1934 presence of immediate rel[...]nding business college here
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - Mrs. Madge Emehiser is has been[...]main here during the summer, provided he
Dead at 62 - Kalispell - Frank W . Emehiser, 62, died can secure a position.
Sunday at his home, 265 3rd Ave. E. N. He was born at
Sandpoint, Idaho,[...]border. Martin Luther Emigh was born April 29, 1856 Emeigh,
He married Madge Robb at Sandpoint[...]rs and made children were: 1] Abraham L; 2] Gideon W ells; 3]
their home at Longview, W ash.[...]ral board, reform
W ars and Kalispell Elks Lodge 725. minded mayor, land[...]utte. He built “flumes for ditch water” in
at 2.p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. L. E. Lauteret[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (389)[...]s
parents; Martin Emigh, working on the railroad, 24 years of Honor Luke, Enderlein - Montana Po[...]Sunday.
Cambria Co., Pa.: 1] Hewitt B. b: March 22, 1890 Mont.
(Family records state March 25, 1890)(Though he spent[...]occasions recently visited his son
Hewert B. Jan. 25, 1917 Montana; b] John M. Jan 21, 1919. Harold, who is back home in Spokan[...]he marines, Harold who fought in Korea has
about 12 years of age. John later married Vivian Emerson[...]for some time in Tokyo, Japan suffering
Jan. 1, 1921 and they had two children: a] Delores Sept. 15, from frostbite particularly affecting his feet. W hen
1921; b] Vivian E. Jan. 18, 1924. Lola V., was born about sufficiently rec[...]rest. He must again report to a hospital near
2] Carlton b: Sept. 9, 1891; 3] John b: Feb. 19, 18[...]jo, Calif., when he returns.
Gladys W . - b: Dec. 20, 1896 - Sept. 12, 1897.
Lina H. Hewitt was born Feb. 17, 1860 I[...]John M. (Jack) was born May 7, 1896.
Sept. 28, 1906 - M. L. Emigh returned here on W ednesday[...]ft and that they had moved. 1] Harold Nov. 26, 1924.
his oldest son in Missoula, where he will atten[...]e for a home. John died Jan 22, 1970 at the age of 73, and was buried
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Jan 26 1970 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
F[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday
Martin Luther died Dec. 25, 1936 (only two weeks apart Dec. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Minton England of Plains, clerk[...]ied Gertrude Stackhouse March
Fern was born Oct 21, 1903. 1914 S[...]daughter and her birth date - Carol Marie August 21, March 13, 1914 - front page col 6[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (390)[...]as united in marriage to of gold out was 200 ounces carried over the Thompson route
Miss Ger[...]and unwarranted. Enright was not fighting or
page 2 col 2.[...]l 6 - Englunds Leave For Enright, aged 28 years, a printer by trade.
Conrad - The many fri[...]few Sanders County Independent Ledger Nov. 28, 1934 -
days visit in that city left on the Grea[...]work of children: 1] Jane 13 years Minn; 2] W aygatta (dau) 10 years
traveling salesman for[...]were former residents of Plains, he Henry 26 years born Va.
having been employed at the Peopl[...]d at Kalispell on the second Dora died Feb. 28, 1904 with burial March 4, 1904 in the
draft cal[...]kane, W ashington with
Thompson Falls, Mt. on May 29, 1922 Thompson Falls, burial in the Greenw[...]Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Aug. 2, 1906 - Plains -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (391)[...]adise and at that time Neal. Jan. 30, 1914; 2] Marie E. Age 20 born Aug. 7, 1915;
their daughter was taken by t[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. July 3, 1906 page 8 col 2 - through life.
Died - Charles Eplin in Hope,[...]Phoebe Fisher was born Feb. 19, 1892 Deighten, Illinois[...]in Illinois also.
John Alva Eplin was born Dec. 24, 1877 Meeker Co., The June 5th, 19[...]at Larchwood, Mt.;
source has his birth as Sept. 28, 1871 Dassel, Meeker Co., 26 years of age; born March 10, 1892; miner, not employed;
Minn.)[...]plen, W illiam; 50 Trout Creek, Mt. from 1923-1927. Information from the
years of age; born Va., as[...]ther born Ohio; Forest Service
(children) Mary 20(m) born Va; 2] Henry 26 Va.; 3] Jane 13 Neil Landon and Phoebe w[...]ht co., Minn page station.
415B - Lafayette 25 years parents born Va; and Allen 19 On Sept. 8, 1928 Neil was called out to fight a forest fire,
born[...]. 11,
Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - April 26, 1906 - 1928 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
Dixo[...]o holds a position with the Northern In 1929 Mrs. Phoebe Eplin took over as chief operator in[...]until her retirement in 1949.
Idaho on November 28 to John Eplin aged 32 of McDonald, 1930 federal census #46-4[...]hool records for 1934 and - school
age; born Dec. 24, 1877; miner for W illiam R. Price; nearest re[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May 2,
John died March 3, 1940.[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 20, 1935
Mt., to W illiam A. Eplin and Nora[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (392)[...]ce station in Thompson Falls.
Phoebe died April 28, 1955 with burial in the W hite Pine Nei[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 11,
Front Page col 2 - OES Rites Held For Phoebe Eplin - 1[...]his home.
W ednesday, were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the A graveside memorial s[...]ttended the University of Montana at Missoula for 2 ½
Mrs. Eplin came to Thompson Falls in 1928 upon Mr. years.
Eplin’s death and[...]Neil and Evelyn Graham were married Feb. 28, 1938 at
she was employed in the telephone offic[...]jects from the Pan
Phoebe Neil Eplin died April 20, 1955 at work at her desk American Highway[...]scade Highway. He also was an engineer for EBASCO
23, 1955 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 2, Peggy Eplin[...], office previously.
Mont. W ed. Jan. 29, 1941 - Neil Eplin Arrived From
Panama City Last[...]to the other #2 Gladys
through the jungle. Mr. Eplin is a BPR eng[...]e 1, at Darby, Montana. The Rev.
discharged Jan. 12, 1946 San Pedro, Ca. Edg[...]e Eplin of Thompson Falls
March 16, 1944 to Jan. 12, 1946; serial # 9639693 and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (393)[...]sit en
“Bill” enlisted in the Navy Sept. 1942 and served on the route at her home in W isc[...]ed on the The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. April 23, 1936 - Dynamite
USS Petro Bay that took part in[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Feb. 12, 1914 page 7 col 5
deceased was a Navy Veteran of[...]e. Louis married Dorothy Locken March 14, 1942 St. James
He was accompanied upon his return by M[...]Dorothy Locken was born about 1924 Glendive, Mt., to[...], Sanders County
Arthur Erickson - drafted July 22, 1918 - listed as being Courthouse, Thompson[...]Erickson of Thompson Falls, Mt; 23 years of age born[...]born Glendive, Mt., to John Locken and Rose
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 10 - col 4 - Teachers are all Electe[...]mpson Falls - Carolyn Erickson, Dixon, 14, 1942 St. James Rectory, Plains, Mt. by Rev. W m. F.
5t[...]and Mildred Locken.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page col 2 - Teaching
Force Engaged - School District No. 2 - Miss Erickson has O[...]t service. May 17, 1912 - front page - Out, and Then in Again - Os[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (394)[...]son Falls resident, Vivian
Ruth Erickson was a 1927 high school graduate. Laukeman[...]Sanders County Courthouse,
Thompson Falls, Mt. # 12 - Victor Erickson of Thompson[...]lls, Mt. Friday
emigrated from Hanga, Finland May 27, 1903 - arrived Dec. 24, 1915 - page 5 - Miss Sue Ettien will send the
B[...]gerald, carpenter Amanda was born March 24, 1855 Illinois.
of Thompson Falls - Citizenship[...]1] J. J. Douglas; 2] R. W . Douglas.[...]pson Falls Fraternal cemetery. Section 19 plot # 12.
Jan. 27, 1888 - Thompson Falls News - Joseph Erwin, of[...]a home. June 25, 1915 - front page col 6 - Mrs. Evans Passes to
Joseph had two daughters: 1] Kate; 2] Mamie. Great Beyond - Mrs. Am[...]who had the
P.O. Box 46, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 28, 1893 - W e good fortune to know he[...]illness of more than a year. The funeral was
at $2.50 per day as axeman on survey of Thompson Falls[...]Mrs. Evans was born in Illinois 60 years ago, the 24th of
County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt., in the Re[...]elt that the
Grant married Vivian Laukeman June 28, 1941 Thompson end was near, but was[...]to one they loved for her true
Eslick Jr.; white; 24 years of age born Boulder, Colorado to frie[...]to Vivian Laukeman of
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 24 years of age born Lark,[...]r and Virgie’s children are: 1] Kenneth A. Jan. 21,
she had not been previously married - married June 28, 1941 1925; 2] Milford H Nov. 10, 1932; 3] Geraldine V.
Thompson Falls, Mt. by E. H. Dav[...]36 gave the names
Vivian Laukeman was born Aug. 22, 1915 to George and birth d[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (395)442 Pioneers and Early S[...]1884 - second page col 2 - The Excitement Spreading -[...], M.T. Sat. April 19, W m. Evans yielded 20 cents from the gravel, and the first
1884 - fron[...]abors have been Sanders County Signal May 23, 1907 - Thompson - Alex
rewarded in a find that[...]Elvin E. Everson
Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 25, 1918 - front page col 2 - Elvin Eugene Everson was born May 13, 1928 Thompson
Reception For Minister - Rev. J. C. Eva[...]ook advantage of the Elvin died Dec. 11, 2006 Portland, Ore., with burial in
opportunity to[...]gram and The Portland Oregonian, Jan. 1, 2007 Monday - Elvin
social evening that was provide[...]Eugene ‘Al’ Everson died Dec. 11, 2006 at the age of 78.[...]Mr. Everson was born May 3, 1928 in Thompson Falls,
Thoma[...]come to Thompson Falls and locate June 21, 1907 -Mr and Mrs. E. O. Everson, who for a
here[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. June 28, 1907 - Mr. E. O. Everson is the brother of Mrs.[...]. Myron Charles Everson was born Feb. 22, 1903
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (396)[...]ridley,
Myron married Ceclia Preston June 18, 1927 Missoula, Ill.
Mt. and they had the foll[...]1964 W arm Springs, Mt., at the age of
May 13, 1928; 2] Myron Charles Jr. Dec. 18, 1933. 83[...]formation from their marriage license # 7379 page 221 Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original Cemetery[...]rd Larsen.
Everson of Stevensville, Mont.; white; 24 years of age born Sanders County Ledger,[...]the
been previously married - married June 18, 1927 Missoula, W hitepine cemetery.
Mt. By Phili[...]to serve the new court house built after
Mt. Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Myron Charles[...]Cecelia died Feb. 19, 1978 and was buried Feb 22, 1978 Olga Fabert
Thos Falls Fraternal cemetery. Sec. 2 lot #3 Olga Kirby was born about 1902 Thompson Falls, Mt., to
Myron Charles died Apr[...]tilda Tuttle.
Thos Falls Fraternal cemetery. Sec. 2 lot #4 Olga married George Louis Fabert January 25, 1926, and[...]Dec. 29, 1926, 2] Georgia, August 14, 1931.[...]# 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 8 page 23B # 50-50 - George
(Sweden) and Mary Everson (Swe[...]Fabert; owns his home; $8,000 valuation; 26 years of age;
May died April 3, 1910. (Death certif. # 964 hard to read; married at the age of 22; born Mt.; father born Ill.; mother
notes that sh[...]she is born Mt.; farmer - ranch: (wife) Olga 28 years of age;
married; that her age was 4-? Year, 2 months and 5 days.) married at the age of 24; born Mt.; father born Tenn; mother[...]tana where he settled first near Thompson 1929.
Falls and then up the Bitterroot.[...]K. Everson had the following children: 1] Clark; 2] 30 years, 4 months and 20 days from drowning. Burial was
Charles; 3] E. O.[...]April 12, 1934 - Tragedy Visits W hitepine - George[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (397)[...]ose to four o’clock Mrs. Geo. Fabert Fabert $25.00
noticed that the boat had capsized with two m[...]the boat was The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. July 22, 1937 Thurs. - Local
seen going under the Tuscor[...]tion to the bereaved widow and August 24, 1938 Missoula, Montana.
seeking to recover the[...]934 Thompson Falls, Mt. - George Louis 26 years born W isc.; Freemont 23 years born W isc; Charles
Fabert was born January 31, 1904 in Missoula, Mt., the son 21 years born W isc.
of Louis S. Fabert and Emma (E[...]pine. The The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Charley
Baker boys are cousins of[...]dy of George Fabert who drowned Sept. 21, 1906 - Plains - Charles E. Fairbanks, the nomin[...]Nov. 2, 1906 - Chas E. Fairbanks, was nominated b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (398)[...]ill go there knowing all Charles died Oct. 24, 1916 Plains, Mt., at the age of about
of the ol[...]is will be 58 years. Burial was Oct. 29, 1916 Plains cemetery, Plains,
enabled to do mor[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 27, 1916 - front page col 1 - Chas. Fairbank Dies At Plains -
Jan. 25, 1907 - Senator Fairbanks of Sanders county is a[...]Political and Business life of the State For 25 Years -
Evening News.[...]conservative and represents the came to Montana 27 years ago and acquired a small fortune
best elem[...]State Room theatre Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mr. Fairbanks
Senator Charlie Fairbank[...]Freemont of Fond der lac W isc., an annuity of $250.00 to be
California and that it is fine country[...]la Cummings of
Sanders County Signal Thurs. May 29, 1909 - Charles Fond der lac, W isc., $250.00 (the same as for the brother)
Fairbanks has[...]1868 Black Cape,
in Arkansas, after an absence of 23 years. Bonaventure, Cana[...]Fairservice (widow) 48 born
April 17, 1914 - page 2 - Ex Senator Charles E. Fairbanks of Quebec; 1] Thomas 21 years; 2] John W ells 19 years; 3]
Plains was a visitor of[...]David married Della B. Sharp Sept. 20, 1889 Thompson
farmer.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (399)[...]eve Rhoades and
married to Della B. Sharp; white; 21 years of age born North three other infant[...]was in the Mt. Hope
Eva E. Brines - married Sept. 20, 1889 Thompson, Mt. by Cemetery.
W . C[...]. W itnesses: J. E. Smith Dolly died Nov. 22, 1989 with burial Nov. 25, 1989 in the
and J. H. Massey.[...]Manchester, W abash Elmer died Sept. 23, 1998 with burial in the Plains
Co., Indiana to[...]speak English. (Dennis Erhart); 2] W ade.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]Mrs. Scott Barnes for the following Feb. 26, 2004 - Former Falls duo celebrates 50 years -
item,[...]t First State Bank in Thompson Falls. She
on Dec. 21th, in the presence of a large number of people[...]Elmer married Dolly Foustina Hamar March 19, 1925 could both agree on, and bought it[...]to friends.
Dolly Faustina Hamar was born April 24, 1909 Bunker They put their home o[...]991 the moved into their Delta area
17, 1966 page 2 col 7 - Falls W oman’s Mother Passes - Mr.[...]son W ade
mother, Mrs. Iva Hamar, who died Jan. 12, in a nursing all live in Delta. They[...]akota, to revisit the many friends who
Iowa, Feb. 2, 1898 she married W alter Hamar at Sparks,[...]Cards can be sent to the Falks at their home, Box 201,
Survivors include three daughters, Mr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (400)[...]9 Missoula, Mrs. Janosko was born March 26, 1893 in Tower, Minn.,
Mt.[...]day. Lucille Farmer was born Jan. 25, 1923 Belt, Mt., to
Everybody is cordially invited to[...]ten Donna (Gedlich) 2] Donald (Edna Brotherton).
Edna Falten became c[...]ion in 1955. Edna Lucille Sapp died Jan. 28, 1995 Idaho.
then moved to Missoula to work on t[...]ngton cities. 1921 in Connecticut.[...]s Polk directory. V. Jan. 25, 1923 (married #1 Manfred & #2 Sapp and[...]school records for 1937.
#2 Glenna (Kendall) Sande[...]n Feb. 3, 1914 to ____Farlan and Thurs. Oct. 28, 1925 - John Koegler of the Sanders County’s
Mary __[...]l be an asset to the community.
Emma died March 29, 1972 with burial March 29 Mr. Farmer went back to Belt l[...]Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934
Home. She had been ill three months[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (401)[...]ttack - Funeral services were held Aug. 2, 1907 - A deal was closed on Monday where by L. D[...]e deal will be
Heater, where he had been employed 21 years. The Rev. announced as soon as s[...]of Portland. Nov. 22, 1907 - L. D. Farmin and his son Earl D. Are larg[...]lls Mining and Milling Co.,
Florence died March 24, 1988 Moscow, Idaho with burial property[...]k.
in the City Cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 2 Lot # 10
block 6)[...]they had three children
Idaho will be held April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Community with only 1[...]born in Tennessee).
Mrs. Farmer died March 24 of age-related causes at Good The 1880[...]186C. - notes that Joseph Farnsworth, 29 years of age born
resident since 1984.[...]er born in Pa., and mother in Ohio; wife: Valeria 26
She was born to Florence and John Sanderson Ma[...]Children: 1] Maggie 4 years of age Kansas; 2] George E. 1
was graduated from Peuod Business Co[...]l census, Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
Feb. 8, 1921. They moved to Belt where they farmed wheat[...]write and speak English. Valaria can not write.
1927, where Mr. Farmer died Sept 5, 1959.
Mrs. Farm[...]e VFW Glen S. Farrell born Aug. 4, 1921 Bozeman, Mt. t0 ____
Auxiliary at Thompson Falls[...]p) of Glen entered the service Feb. 1, 1942.
Moscow, two grandchildren, Don Manfred of Thomps[...]a Gedlich, Scappoose, Ore; Glen died Jan. 27, 1943 Brownwood, Tx. and was buried
three great[...]recently married Audrey Uschold of Brooklyn.
Nov. 24, 1911 - front page - Mining Man Here - Ea[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (402)[...]ere and is
Bowie Field, Brownwood, Texas, January 27. Sergeant pleased to note the bright outlook for the future.
Farrell, aged 22, was a son of Mrs. T. J. Perkins, St.[...]Gene & M ary E. Farrington
ca 1880; 2] Katie Sept. 30, 1883 Butte, Mt. - Sept. 13,[...]Falls City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2] Chris; 3]
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Theresa (W ilks); 4] Edgar (Frances); 5][...]M.T. Sat. May 10, Mary died Sept. 30, 2003 Plains, Mt.
1884 - front page col 5 - The Styl[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 9, 2003
Falls, is at the Bavarian Brewry. The prprieto[...]erve the public in this way. Peter Farrel 30, 2003 at her home in Plains.
and Jake Ulrich are now[...]W ilks of Plains; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren;
The Frontier Index, Thomps[...]and nine great great grandchildren.
1884 - page 2 col 2 - Dissolution Notice - Notice is hereby S[...]lt - Bunch Funeral Service was in charge of
Aug. 12, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]ec. 13, 1895 - On account of being Oct. 22, 1915 - page 3 - Miss Ida Farrow, steographer at[...]place. Mrs. Farrell has prospered since May 12, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Albert Prest[...]ss Farrow resigned last week to make
Friday Sept. 28, 1906 - Mrs. A. Farrell of Seattle is vis[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (403)[...]dray and water
Norma Lee Stanley was born Nov. 27, 1937 Paradise, business, disposing[...]but soon found friends.
children: 1] Michael jr; 2] Park Hayes; 3] Billy Hayes. They conti[...]or and proprietor of the Stevensville Tribune.
9, 2003 - Norma Lee Faught, former Snider resident, di[...]v. 9, 1930 Ravalli Co., Mt. at the age of
Oct. 1, 2003 at her Sacramento, Calif., home of cancer.[...]al in the Maplewood Cemetery,
She was born Nov. 27, 1937 in Paradise, Calif., and spent Steve[...]d professional James died Oct. 12, 1942 Ravalli Co., Mt. at the age of 89
seamstress. She[...]Copied from the family history section of vol 2, “Montana,
spent many vacations and summers at[...]n, Ca.; when he was 16. At the age of 27, he bought the plant of the
father W illiam Stan[...].
Jas. R. Faulds married Rosette Masseman April 22, 1886 On 22 April 1886, just before coming to Montana, James[...]daughter of Christopher and
1887 Thompson, Mont.; 2] Martha; 3] Ruth; 4] Russell; 5] Marie ([...]James R. Faulds died 12 October 1942, age 89, Ravalli
The W eekly Missoulian , Misso[...]., Territory Friday Stevensville, Mt.
July 22, 1887 County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -
Mr[...]Monday for Stevensville #2 Frances E. (Klein)
to reside permanently.[...]Jas., married Bessie Adeline Barnaby Feb. 25, 1912
The friends of J. R. Faulds will be glad to hear[...]Information from their marriage license # 2371 page 397
gentleman had intended publishing a n[...]s is Stevensville’s gain. Montana; white; 25 years of age born Thompson, Sanders
The Sander[...]as. R. Faulds and Rosette Masman (second and
Aug. 2, 1907 - Commodore and Mrs. J. R. Faulds of[...]tending the Somerville, Mass.; white; 25 years of age born Somerville,
National Grand lod[...]lived in Thompson twenty years ago. Feb. 25, 1912 Missoula, Mt. by J. W . Bennett, Pastor of the
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (404)[...]merville, and they were married March 25, 1965. They had moved to
Suffolk Co., Mass., to Arthur H. Barnaby and Margaret T. Anchorage in 1972 where he had worked for Alaska Asphalt
Thomas.[...]man and mechanic until they
James married wife #2, Frances E. Klein August 2, 1941 moved to Kenai in 1974. Tom owned an[...]aulkner;
been previously married - married August 2, 1941 Plains, children Rose Neumeyer of Pl[...]d, W ash.
Thomas R. Faulkner was born Aug. 5, 1920 Rogers Mesa, Arrangements were made by[...]isted of: 1] Annie Ruth died Jan. 1, 2005 Soldonta, Alaska with
Celestine (Sullivan); 2] Ruth (Chmielouski); 3] Homer; 4] cremation[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 6, 2005
Tom married Annie Anderson March 24, 1965 Thompson Thurs. - Annie Ruth (M[...]ne until his death. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005 at her home. She was 82.
Annie (Marich) Anderson was born Jan. 2, 1922 Missoula, A viewing was to be from 6 to 7[...], with funeral
Tom died on W ednesday, Dec. 15, 2004 Soldotna, Alaska services at 7 p.m. Bri[...]remation and the scattering of his ashes Dec. 18, 2004. officiate. A reception was to follow the se[...]arry Semmens, Frank Christensen, Jeff Jicha,
Dec. 23, 2004 - Thomas R. Faulkner - Longtime Soldotna,[...]cremated following the services, and her
Dec. 15, 2004 at his home in Soldotna.[...]es were 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[...]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 are[...]s, 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 is survived by her chil[...]oula, Alvie Anderson of Beaverton,
school from 1952 to 1953. Tom had farmed in Red Lodge,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (405)452 Pioneers and Early S[...]Sanders County Signal Sept 12, 1907 - teacher Miss
The Sanders County Indepen[...]s of Sanders County Signal Thur Nov. 12, 1908 - Helen
Local Interest - Mr. Foss of Hope,[...]ing to Thompson Falls, Mt.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 24, 1918 - page eight - News of Local 1911 T[...]918 - page eight - News of Local June 7, 1912 - front page - W ishes She Had taken Up Claim
Int[...]Dec. 27, 1912 - front page - License Is Issued - A marriage[...].
Richard Feak married Esther Hebert June 17, 1920 Plains, She is not listed in the 1913 T[...]ther W ilds who had been previously married April 23, (See Claude W . Griffin)
1916 to John Herbert and had two children by him. 1] John
H. born March 2, 1917; 2] Geraldine born Jan. 29, 1919. Edward Daniel & M aud[...]l records of 1937, Richard Plains, Mt.; 2] Edward Daniel jr. born Aug. 27, 1937
and Esther (Herbert) is listed as the guardians of: 1] John H. Thompson Falls, Mt.
Herbert March 2, 1917 and Geraldine Jan. 29, 1919 (Sam Maud Trout was born.
Sou[...]home Edward Daniel Feldt died April 28, 1993.
near Eddy of a heart attack. Cremation took place in Maude Edith died March 29, 2004 in Bountiful, Utah.
Spokane with his ashes bur[...]y in Thompson Falls. 15, 2004 Thurs. - Maude Edith Feldt - A 36 - years Sand[...]ompson Falls has burial in Utah, March 29, 2004 of natural causes. She was born Nov.
section 1[...]ith Richard, Esther and Joanne listed 1, 1902 on a farm in Custer County, Nebraska. W he[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (406)[...]Edward Daniel Feldt jr was born Aug. 27, 1937 Thompson
The family moved westward in N[...]raska line. Maude was then in her early 26, 1962 - Seven Youths take Physicals last W ednesday in[...]a big reader on all good literature, even 2002 - Edward Daniel was born Aug. 27, 1937 in
political. In W yoming she finished her[...]Trout.
took care of the stock. She rode horseback 20 miles a week He and Sandra Farris were married July 23, 1970. They
to take piano lessons. Maude met a b[...]xon and Edward Felt, 64 died May 15, 2002.
lived there 36 years.[...]er working for the wishes.
railroad for 21 years, and with the loss of their daughter,
they[...]tle home they really loved. They always 1968; 2] Dixie - died in 1957; 3] Douglas; 4] Eugene; 5][...]h their FloraBelle Passard was born July 24, 1920 Grand Rapids,
son. He took them on sightseeing t[...]and buried him in FloraBelle died Aug. 20, 1991 Missoula, Mt., burial will
Maude’s famil[...]Sander Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 29, 1991 -
living in their home and her son stayed[...]Mrs. Feltus died of natural causes Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1991
and her nephews, wanting to know more abou[...]She was born July 24, 1920 to Frank and Margaret Passard
Maude ha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (407)[...]Sallsbury will put on stages, mail, express
June 24, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]County Correspondent - Thompson Falls -
Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to cross the river wit[...]. Eugene Edward Ferguson was born Oct. 20, 1922 Bronx,
The bow line came loose when two thirds ac[...]in of Bismarck, went with their skiff to 7, 2008 - Long-lost family member sought - by Sandra
t[...]of the Gubel - W hen Eugene E. Ferguson, then 25, passed away
cable in drawing out caused[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (408)[...]455

Magnesium Rd, Apt. 6, Spokane, W ash. 99208. E. Fessler, of Stevensvill[...]e ranch property, but the deal he had
W ed. Feb. 12, 1942 - New Store to Open - Mr. and Mrs. on h[...]rent quarters in the Mercantile Jan. 16, 1922 - City Council Minutes - Dr. Fessler was
building[...]Elmer died April 8, 1924 at the age of 50 years 5 months
It will be a c[...]ysician; Co B 52nd Iowa Infantry; died April 8, 1924; 50[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday August 26, 1931 - Mrs. K. Fessler’s tourist camp is fill[...]March 9, 1932 - Mrs. Katherine Fessler suffered a heart[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, W ed. Dec. 19, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mrs. K. E. Fessler
1923 - Senior Plans - Dean Fessler, Shattuck Military[...]n two weeks or less.
Dean Fessler died Sept 8, 1926 and was buried in the Sanders Coun[...]er mother,
Isaac Elmer A. Fessler was born Oct. 25, 1875 Perry, Iowa Mrs. K. Fessler and to re[...]n Germany. Mt. W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mrs. K.
1880 conde[...]her parents: (children); 1] Jacob 18 years, Iowa; 2] here and it was almost like a convention.[...]Dean P. cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
1906; 2] Ermel Aug. 14, 1910 Stevensville, Mt. (#2 LeRoy
Hanson); 3] Loren W . July 17, 1923. Loren[...]Loren W allace Fessler was born July 17, 1923 Thompson
Mrs Fessler was a Charter members of[...]Elmer “Doc” Fessler and Kathryn E.
Oct. 19, 1921.[...]as raised in Thompson Falls and received his
Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Fessler and[...]riday special reconnaissance work.
March 29, 1912 - front page - Looking For A Location - Dr[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (409)[...]Edward Fetix
children: 1] Freeman married to Anne 2] Patricia. The Sanders County Led[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 29, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Edward Fetix, who[...]ct Court, Orville Ransom Fezler was born Nov. 26, 1891 the son of
Thompson Falls, Mont.)[...]Orville’s father, Ransom, was born Oct. 6, 1862
9, 1969 page 2 col 7 - Fessler Returning to Hong Kong. -[...]me-Life correspondent on Taiwan, died Feb. 20, 1941 Blue Earth, Faribault Co., Mn. His
will le[...]Hong Kong, mother, Ida, was born July 25, 1870 and died April 8, 1902.
where he will serve with the American Universiti[...](Smith); 2] Lulu Lucienda (Fred Elbert Campbell); 3] Pearl[...]Loren W allace died at the age of 78 on Feb. 18, 2002 in Orville R. Fezler married ____ Beardsle[...]d
From his obituary (Sanders County Ledger Feb. 28, 2002 ) August 13, 1930 (see Cleo Beardsley).
we t[...]y, a decorated W orld W ar II Sergeant Aug. 20, 1930 - Girl Drowns in River At Noxon - Cleo
wit[...]ndly Cleo was born in Helena Nov. 24, 1914 and had her
remembered in the port city of[...]A family memorial ceremony was held W ed., Feb. 20 church here.
followed by a church ceremony on Sunday Feb. 24 at the The only other information obt[...]met Lulu riding horseback and they married within 2
W alt married Rose.[...]by Fezler’s adjoined property
W alter died 1928 with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (410)[...]John Fife
Orville R. Fezler died July 2, 1959 at the ranch home of John was born N[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 23, speak English. He was enumerated twice in this census,
1925 - Miss Fiefield has closed the kindergarten on F[...]Falls Polk
Martin W . Field was born ca Nov. 1827/30 Ill. directory.
Martin was m[...]the
following children: 1] Martha A. ca 1853 Mo.; 2] Eliza J. ca John Finch
1855 Mo. (George R. Blackwell sr.); 3] Florence Sept. 22, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
1857 Yreka, siskiyou Co., Calif. - April 25, 1941 Cottage Nov. 10, 1916 - page 8 - Joh[...]- V. Fiman of the reservation is now
(wife) P. E. 26 years of age Missouri: (children): 1] M. A. 7 residing at the W oodman Hall.
years, Missouri; 2] E. J. 6 years, Missouri; 3] Florence 3
years Calif.; 4] E. S. 8/12 months, Calif.[...]e born Ill; farmer: (wife) Thompson Falls in 1920 and remained a member until 1923;
Pliny E. born Missouris; (children): 1] Martha[...]d that he was residing in Thompson Falls and
Mo.; 2] Eliza J. 15 years, Mo.; 3] Florence 12 years Ca.; 4] was a rancher.
Latella S. 10 years Ca.
1900 federal census, June 25th, Libby, Flathead Co., Mt. - E[...]lds, from the book of “Nuggets Thur. June 20, 1934 - Miss Mary Finkelnburg has returned
to Ti[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Page 25&26. As told by G. R. Blackwell, Sr. Falls, Mt. W ed. Dec. 26, 1934 - Local Happenings - Miss
Levaing Murray[...]ce he had a small store we got our W . April 2, 1893 W inona, Mn.;
provisions from him. Hank had[...]Civil W ar) - Thompson
Falls, Missoula Co., Mt. - 28 - 28 - Elvin J. Fields was Robert[...]Robert W inston Finklelnberg was born April 2, 1893
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (411)[...]a Rancher from W hitepine, owning his own ranch; 24 July 31, 1908 - W illiam Finn, the man who erected the first
years old; born April 2, 1893 W inona, Minn.; he was of business[...]to Spokane last spring,
He entered the service 26 August 1918 and was accompanied by C. R. Avery also of Spokane came up from
discharged 23 January 1919.[...]ng some
Robert married Olga Kirby Fabert August 24, 1939 promising mining property.
M[...]s, Charles C. First was born Dec. 13, 1882.
Mont., to John A. Kirby and Matilda Tuttle - she[...]w widowed - married August hearing July 21, 1913 in Fourth district Court, Thompson
24, 1939 Missoula, Montana by M. E. Vande Mark,[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Sept. 26, 1913
Olga Kirby was born ca 1902 Thompson Falls, Mont., to - Local News -[...]nburg joined the American Legion in June 2, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Charles First of Hot
1920 and remained a member until 1923; on his card he Springs, has taken ch[...]s and putting up at
E 13th Amm Division from Aug. 26, 1918 until Jan. 23, that garage will register the names of the party, the number
1919; serial # 3947072 (1946 he was residing in Seattle, and mod[...]Portland, Ore.; 35 years of age; born Dec. 13, 1882; auto
his contract on the Cummings block in anoth[...]t. Friday eyes; dark colored hair.
Sept. 20, 1907 - W inn Finn will finish work on his mines[...]r which he will Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 26, 1918 - page eight - News of
return to Thompson[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday Thurs. Jan. 6, 1921 - Plains News - Charles First was a
Feb. 28, 1908 - Thompson - Mr. and Mrs. W illiam[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (412)[...]Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m., in the Plains
Edward J. & #1 Emma[...]the Rev. Olah Moore of Thompson
#2 Josephine M . (Severson) Falls[...]of the Plains
Edward James Fischer was born May 24, 1899 W ilton, N. cemetery with the Shrid[...]ed by the VFW
He enlisted in W orld W ar I July 28, 1917 in Bismarck, and W orld W ar I veter[...]. 15,
only daughter 1] Esther Carol was born Feb. 22, 1924 in 1959 - Mrs. Fischer, 65, Passes Tuesday - Mrs. Josephine
that state. (Esther died Dec. 2, 1978). Fischer, 65, form[...]arried Josephine Severson Sept. Iowa June 12, 1894. Survivors include a son, W ylie Garred,
12, 1942 Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]son Falls, Mt. # number of cousins.
1552 - Edward James Fischer of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 43[...]th Severson June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers Elected for
and Anna Hand; she had bee[...]cher of manual training, H. H. A. Fischer.
Sept. 12, 1942 Thompson Falls, Mt. by Rev. Nelle Phillips,[...]in the same
Josephine Severson was born June 12, 1894 Fort Dodge, branch (as hospital assi[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 23, I expect to get my first class rating[...]Helena after a extended illness. He was born May 24, 1899 The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]ge col 4 - Fischer Gets Promotion -
Bismarck July 29, 1917. Following his discharge after[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (413)[...]caught all that, you’re going to Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to cross the river wit[...]falls. Shuck
Sanders County Signal Thurs, Jan. 25, 1906 - Mrs. J. J. swam for the ferry b[...]on, losing $180, which he had in his
Jan. 19, 1912 - page 3 - J. J. Fischer, the plumber, has rented[...]5, Jocko township, Lynch Creek Road April 5 page 25B # mule and clung to it until a rope w[...]Fischer, John J. 57 years of age; married at age 32 and was pulled on board again. The two men[...]four miles below, bottom side up.
(wife) Amanda 52 years old; married at the age of 27 years; Belknap had been telegraphe[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (414)[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. H. S. Gatley ha[...]mber of the Hell gate
Ray married Edith about 1920 and they had; 1] Raymond lodge No. 383[...]d was active in all its affairs.
R., born about 1921 Idaho; 2] W ayne F., born about 1927 He had a wide circle of friends through[...]on, her father born Joseph died Jan. 4, 1920 and was buried Jan. 6, 1920 in
in Indiana and her mother in Calif.[...]d the Thomas Allen Fitzgerald died Dec. 24, 1927 with burial
following: Ray Rudolph Fitting residing in Thompson Falls, Dec. 26, 1927 in the Missoula City cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Mt.; 32 years of age; born Sept. 13, 1885; Forest Ranger[...]York. His siblings were: 1] Joseph H.; 2] Dr. Thomas Allen;
Falls, Mt. town, April 7, page[...]’ 1879/78. Mary was born
marriage and Edith was 22 years of age; that he is a Forest Sept 12, 1854 Germany to Jacob Koban (the 1900 states
Sup[...]lub. by 1900. 1] Edward born Nov. 1882 Glendive, Mont. 2][...]Mary (as she was known by) was born Sept. 12, 1854
1865 Baillieboro, Ontario, Canada; 2] T. A. (Dr.); 3] bro.; Prague, Austria to F[...]a. (Her birth date was taken off the Early
In 1920 the mother was still living, and lived in Milbro[...]in the
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 5, 1920 page 2 col 5 - Montana State Archives under Neil F[...]une 15, 1884. That there is
the Garden City in 1902, resuming the clothing business. A a cellar and fencing on property valued at $25.00. -
few years ago he sold his business[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (415)[...]n W halen Perry house. (This house burned July 1962) railroad as a railroad bridge constru[...]alls in the school
(Mary’s death certificate #1126 stated: Mary Fitzgerald - originally hou[...]about 16, his mother, Mary, wanted to send
Born 12, Sept 1854 Prague, Austria; - father Francis Jaco[...]rd F. Fitzgerald - Doctor Rew Attended from Sept 12 went over to the Libby country and got a job with a
to 29.[...]. Marlin rifle which he still had in 1962. He used it to kill
Oct. 4, 1939 - “Aged Pionee[...]ke. One hind quarter of
her home Friday September 29. Mrs. Fitzgerald was one of venison was[...]llege education, which he
Edward died June 9, 1926 with burial in the W ild Rose preceded[...]in. The
Edward Francis Fitzgerald was born Nov. 2, 1882 in following quote is taken from The[...]is first year.
woman had a child of her own about 2 weeks old and she Ed Fitzgerald play[...]outstanding victory for the 1905 Grizzlies was a 23-0
old, and then moved to Helena with his[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (416)[...]rs was totally blind. Ed
7, 1916 - front page col 2 - “Fitz” Sells Painting - The would[...]Ed. Fitzgerald and W oman’s Club Oct. 19, 1921.
which attracted very favorable comment when on[...]mostly wild life or scenery pictures. One of
Feb. 25, 1916 - front page col 3- Local Cartoonist - (st[...]Alice died March 26, 1956 and is buried along side of her
The Sand[...]mes B. Alexander in the W ildrose cemetery.
April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Alice F.[...]e death of her brother-in-law, Otto Feb. 2, 1872 Palmerston, Ontario, Canada; age 84 years;
W isne[...]olk directory lists him as a farmer March 29, 1956 - Mrs. Ed. Fitzgerald Dies Monday;
boardin[...]ranch home here, will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock in
Mrs. Sara W isner Is Inventor of a H[...]man. She was born Feb. 22, 1872 at Palmerston, Ont. In her late
The Sept. 10th,[...]Falls; nearest relative: Alice late 20's she came to the United States and was a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (417)[...]s a
Funeral services were conducted W ednesday at 2 p.m., in host of schoolmates and friends[...]- Mr. and Mrs. Homer Townsend of Butte
1971 page 2, with the contents in this story.)[...]ughter of Ed
the following children; 1] James P.; 2] Margaret Constance Fitzgerald sr., and Mary Koban.
Nov. 10, 1865 Fountain City, W isc. - died April 28, 1928 St. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]aho married to Ezra Defrost Titus March 12, 1909 - Miss Madge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.
F[...]er, Mrs.
W innabego Co. W isc. - died April 18, 1920 St. Maries, Townsend who with her husb[...]rriage license in the Missoula W ed. July 25, 1934 Thompson. Falls - Former Thompson
C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (418)[...]- she is not listed in the 1915 Thompson Sept. 12, 1963 page 4 - Eulah (Pat) Flanigan married Oct.[...]sident and son of Eulah were at the wedding.
Aug. 27, 1909 - Miss Tessie Fitzpatrick was engaged for[...]n left for Seattle on No. 3 last
Flanagan; white; 29 years of age born Simond, Carlton, even[...]Falls Polk directory has W m
Kate died March 1892 bartendi[...]ctory lists him as an W illiam died Jan. 2, 1928 Missoula, Mt. (His death
iron worker for the Tho[...]- not listed in certificate # 6551 Vol 1 Folio 212 in the Missoula County
the 1917 Thompson Falls Po[...]Mt. (June 2) he stated that he was single, was a teleg[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (419)[...]fter he retired, they
Edna Flaten was born Jan. 25, 1914 in North Dakota. moved to Post Falls, Idaho where he opened an automotive
Edna died Dec. 25, 1980 Scobey, Mt. with burial in repa[...]Holt, died unexpectedly Sept, 14, 2002. His funeral was
She was born Jan. 25, 1914 in North Dakota where she held in[...]as transferred to Ledger Thurs. Sept. 19, 2002 page 8 - A viewing is
Thompson Falls in December[...]Carol Crabb of
Carol M. Fleisher was born Feb. 23, 1941 Cass Co., Mn to Sagle, Idaho, sister,[...]Rockwell and by him
had four children: 1] George; 2] Brenda; 3] Keith; 4] Dawn[...]abb Mavis J. Fleisher was born Aug. 10,1942 Staples, Mn. to
of Sagle, Idaho.[...]Mildred Perry was born Aug. 30, 1912 Calvin, Cavalier
Lewellyn Fleisher and Mildred A.[...]Mildred and Lewie went together for about 2 years before
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Nov. marrying in November 23, 1938 at Staples, W adena, Co.
22, 1962 page 2 - San Diego, Calif - Donald E. Fleisher, son M[...]Training W adena, Mn (Lynda Joyce Moore); 2] Carol M. Feb. 23,
Center, San Diego. 1941 Cass Co., Mn (#1 George Rockwell, #2 Buster Crabb)
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Dec. 3] Mavis J. Aug. 10,1942 Staples, Mn. (John D. Spradlin) 4]
20, 1962 page 10 - Donald (Butch) Fleisher left Saturday t[...]1] Kami (Rod O’Connor - Nine Mile Falls, W a.); 2] to Lewelyn Fleisher and Mildred A. Perry.[...]Estella ‘Stella’ Flemming was born June 12, 1900 Clark
Butch worked for Puget Sound[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (420)[...]Neil Fullerton collection)
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 21, 1918 - page eight - News of Local W hen[...]ing and Rosalie Frank Fleming died March 29, 1955 in his cabin out of
Lloyd.[...]ns cemetery, Plains, Mont.
(Thompson Falls) Sept. 23, 1923 Clark Fork, Id. by W . E. (Death certifi[...]ine and her mother in Minn.
Frances died May 5, 2000 Sandpoint, Idaho. Gladys married Sherman W . Eves July 25, 1924[...]license # 708 in the
Frank Fleming was born May 21, 1881 W arren Township, Sanders County[...]had not been previously married - married July 25, 1924
dissipated. But he was never refused entrance du[...]ing. she is 23 years old and divorce.
Frank at one time had a[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. April 27, She married W alter Luke.
1927 Thompson Falls, Mt. - W hitepine News - Frank
Fl[...]daughters, 1] Donna Cason, 2] Lois (Oliver Dupuis); 3]
In a conversat[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (421)[...]ither had been previously married: that Lando was 21 Spokane last Thursday. Funeral services[...]Mr. Fleming was born March 21, 1902 in Clark Fork and
Lucille H. died May 18, 1968[...]ruction of the school. For the
Lando died April 29, 2001 Missoula, Mont., with burial in past 20 years he has lived in Spokane where he was
the M[...], 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. Besides[...]okane, W ash - Fairmont Cemetery (Klug, Spokane; #2
bowler. He later went to work for the Flathead Irrigation W alter W illey King); 2] Estella ‘Stella’ Raelly June 12,
Project and worked there for many years at Lonep[...]g as watermaster in 1974. March/ May 21, 1902 Clark Fork, Id.; 4] Gladys M. 1907
In 1968 Luci[...]iz. Rosalie ‘Rose’ Lloyd was born Feb. 21, 1880 in
where they could enjoy their hiking. Charles died at the age Brownton,McLeod Co., Minn.
of 92 April 29, 2001 in the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, 1[...]e held that following W ednesday page 2A - # 27 - Flemming, W alter S. (head) 39 years;
May 2 at the Lonepine Hall with burial in the Murray[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday (children) 1] May A. 12 years Idaho; 2] Stella R. 10 years
April 30, 1909 - R. Flemming,[...]W alter died Oct. 24, 1928 Thompson Falls, Mt. with[...]mpson Falls, Mt.
W alter Clayton was born March 21, 1902 Clark Fork, town, April 3, page 11 - no[...]age 16 years.
W alter married Ethel ____ June 12, 1929 Sandpoint, Rosetta died Feb. 15, 196[...]emetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
W alter died Sept. 20, 1962 Spokane, W ashington with Sanders Count[...]Fairmont Memorial Park, Spokane, W ash. 20, 1964 front page col 1 - Rose Flemming Services[...]mming, 84, died Saturday at the home of her
Sept. 27, 1962 page 4 col 1 - Clayton Flemming, Former[...]Mrs. Flemming was born Rose Lloyd Feb. 21, 1880 in
former Thompson Falls resident, son of[...]er Luke and Mrs. W alter died Oct. 24, 1928 Thompson Falls, Mt.with burial
Clarence H[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (422)[...]5, 1964 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial 25 Years’ Service - Mr. Flint had been identified[...]s, Mt. Forest Service the greater part of 25 years, most of which
She moved to Clark Fork, Ida., in 1892, where she met had been spent in the No[...]re was one section of the Northwest that was
in 1928 (buried in Thompson Falls, Mt.). They had the[...]than any other human being. He had flown its air
2] Stella (Helman) 3] Mae (Klug, Spokane) 4] Gladys[...]He was born at Herman, Minn., November 4, 1882. Before
Thompson Falls, Mt.; Mrs. Lucille Bras, L[...]10, 1912, Mr. Flint was transferred to the Michigan nation[...]yo, July 1,
Howard R. Flint was born Nov. 4, 1882 Herman, Minn. 1913, and from that tim[...]o the W agon W heel Gap Experiment station
10, 1912 Kelogg, Minn. in Region 2, March 12, 1914, and a few months later went
Sanders Coun[...]tional forest in W yoming. He resigned
W ed. June 26, 1935 - Howard Flint has been appointed[...]nced. Mr. Flint has had years of June 25, 1917 he again entered the Forest Service in
exp[...]Missoula, as district inspector, May 1, 1920, he had made
Flint Dies After Trip by Airplane -[...]forest inspector control in the summer of 1921 and continued to serve in that
in charge of aeri[...]ter Mary, all of Missoula. The Flint home is at 1327
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (423)[...]ry lists Ed as a Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - front page col 1 - C. F.
bartender for He[...]is a
Information from their marriage license # 271 in the partner with Mickey and we also[...]is city.
C. Florin of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26 years of age Sanders County Independent[...]nry Florin and Amelia Thur, Jan. 1, 1920 - Ed Florin (Micky), having had a
Schoepp - he h[...]ces Marie Schroder of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26 billiard parlor, left Tuesday for Missoul[...]County Independent Ledger, Thompson
married Dec. 29, 1914 by Rev. M. J. Donohue. Their Falls, Mt. W ed. June 12, 1935 - Locals - Mrs. Marie Florin
witnesses were[...]ave a host college in Spokane. At the age of 21, he became associated
of friends who treated the[...]the Ledger speaks for the community June 1927 when they moved to W allace to enter business.
i[...]became worse two months ago and Dec. 228 Falls, Ore. and several nieces an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (424)[...]alls, Mt. Friday married - married Oct. 12, 1940 Dixon Agency, Mt.
Aug. 12, 1910 - page 3 - Miss Lizzie Florin returned to[...]lorin and Phyllis Shotwell was
of Spokane. He was 28 years of age (ca 1884) born Cedar solem[...]ompson Falls high
They were married April 3, 1912 Thompson Falls, Mt., by school. Mr. Florin[...],
The Sanders County Ledger Friday April 15, 1912 superintendent of the Indian Agenc[...]n the family will move to W allace John; 2] bro; 3] bro; 4] bro.
where he has purchased an i[...]as born to Joseph Buffalo Co. W isc., page 239A - the only mention of a Henry
Florin and Selin[...]Florin was with: John Meiser 21 years old, born W isc, both
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - parents born in Switzerland; wife Mary Meiser 20 born
other students from out of town who are entering high W isc; working man - Henry Florin 24 years old born in
school but not staying the dor[...]‘Dutch’ born March 1883 W aumadee, W isconsin 2]
Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - J. Grant Flori[...]shington 3] Lizzie born Jan
Spokane, W ashington; 22 years of age born Thompson 1887 Thom[...]hompson
Phyllis Marie Shotwell of Dixon, Montana; 22 years of age Falls, Mt. 6] Roy born June 1[...]been previously married to F. B. Clark; 2-] Minnie.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (425)[...]e is listed as Grand Noble of the IOOF. Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - John Florin of W isconsin, who h[...]second paralytic shock and passed away. For 22 years Henry
March 23, 1906 - On Monday last, the 19th, Mr. and Mrs.[...]in 1883. In March 1884 they moved to Jan. 26, 1911 with burial Jan. 29, 1911).
Thompson Falls and remained here till th[...]their fortune at Portland, Oregon. Things Jan. 27, 1911 - page 3 - Death of Pioneer Citizen - Henr[...]They moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1886 and
Dec. 21, 1906 - Henry Florin has installed a new gasoline to Thompson 3 years later where he has resided for 22 years.
lighting system in his Silver Dolla[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (426)[...]09 - The only winner from Sanders county on
For 22 years Henry Florin has been highly esteemed and[...]Henry married Olivia Dorris in Plains on Jan 25, 1911.
well known by nearly every resident of th[...]ers
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from County Courthouse, Thompson Fa[...]ar Lodge No. of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 28 years of age born
33, of which the deceased was[...]Olivia Dorris of Plains, Mt.; white; 24 years of age born
Henry Florin’s W ill state[...]he had not been previously married - married Jan. 23, 1911
Joseph W . of Spokane; 2] Elizabeth ‘ Lizzie’ married by Mo[...]e Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 27,
Sandpoint, Idaho. - Amelia’s will was dated Aug. 6, 1921 1911 - W edding Bells - Henry Florin Jr.[...]lorin & Co’s bar is 1913 Plains, Mt.; 2] Ralph. June 13, 1915.
called Schlitz Bar.[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Amelia died Aug 1924 buried Thompson Falls Fraternal Dec. 1[...]ch” was born 1883 W aumadee, W isc. page 2 col 4 - Plains Items - Born at the home of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (427)[...]pparently he came to Thompson Falls in the late 1920's, Information from their marriage license # 2475 Missoula
as his son, W illiam Andrew’s, obit[...]oula, Mt. - Melvin H. Hoppe of
County Ledger Jan. 28, 1999, makes that statement. Miss[...]) and Emma Brigger
born April 6, 1910 at Cameron; 2] Mary (McGuigan); 3] - he had been ma[...]L. Florin of Missoula, Mont; white; 25 years of age born
They then returned to Ennis[...]Spokane where she will #2 M argaret (M cKinley)
soon enter the Morse School[...]Joseph W . Florin was born July 12, 1884 Cheney,
(Another paragraph) - W ord was r[...]r the
Information from their marriage license #1223 in the circumstances.
Sanders County[...]s co-owner
Raymond Linhart of Plains, Mt.; white; 21 years of age born of a brick yard with Hen[...]industry,
Isabel L. Florin of Plains, Mt.; white; 22 years of age born Joseph and H. Florin, Jr.,[...]nt
had not been previously married - married Oct. 20, 1937 established by their father. The[...]that was of they had 1] infant son Nov. 22, 1912- Nov. 23, 1912 burial
special interest to Plains, a father and d[...]Fraternal cemetery, Thos. Falls section 6 plot # 20; 2]
whom are well known here, being principal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (428)[...],
(1930 census info.); sisters 1] Bertha (W eber) 2] Emma Mt.; 34 years of age; born July 12, 1884; farmer working for
(McCurdy); 3] (John V.[...]having resided here
quarter and lot 5 of section 24 in township 21, range 29, practically all his life. He is a young[...]He is a graduate of the Thompson Falls high
Dec. 23, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. Conrad Oschsner and Mrs.[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 21, 1920 - (front page) - abstracted
The Sanders Coun[...]onsible position
present time, and there are over 2500 houses for rent in the he holds. His whole[...]g business, the county assessor was going to
Nov. 22, 1912 - front page col 6 - Florin Baby Dead - The[...]ied yesterday 1930 federal census # 22-22 First W ard Thompson Falls
morning at the home of[...]y afternoon and home; that Joseph was 24 years of age at the time of his
appeared to be i[...]terday morning, when marriage and Selina was 25 years of age; that he is a retail
he was suddenl[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - front page col 3 - Joe
Feb. 19, 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (429)[...]Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]arers
Information from their marriage license #1222 in the at the services were: Dick Oullette[...]Joseph Grant married Phyllis Shotwell Oct. 12, 1940
W itnesses: Isabell Florin and Raymond Linh[...]1, that was of Spokane, W ashington; white; 22 years of age born
special interest to Plains, a f[...]ch united Mrs. Margaret McKinley and J. W . 22 years of age born Hamil, South Dakota to L. W . S[...]ago and the previously married - married Oct. 12, 1940 Dixon Agency,
family is well known here. Hi[...]Lawrence W . Florin died 1912 and was buried n the
Margaret Sutter was born L[...]Sec. 6 lot #20.
Margaret had been previously married to Chest[...]. Miss Florin intends learning
Joseph died Jan. 27, 1940 and was buried Jan 30, 1940 in the mill[...]Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, July 23, 1909 - Miss Lizzie Florin came home on Monday.[...]m
W . Florin - Joseph W . Florin who died January 26, 1940 in in Spokane.
Idaho, was 56 years of ag[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
W ashington July 12, 1884. He left for Thompson Falls with March 21, 1913 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Florin left
hi[...]f but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Lloyd Mosier
September 2, 1939, he and his wife moved to Dover,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (430)[...]alls Polk directory lists Roy as late 1920's.
boarding with Amelia Florin.[...]a U. S. Army veteran of W orld W ar II.
The May 27th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft list noted the Bill and Gertrude Kinsella were married Aug. 26, 1941.
following: Roy Florin residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 21 Bill worked for the Missoulian (newspaper)[...]Jan. 28, 1887 page 3 col. 2 - County Correspondence -
W ith him will go Roy[...]in packing between here and the
Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - front page col 1 - C. F. W ilde mine[...]n an up Joseph F. Flower was born Feb. 5, 1892 Cahoes, New
to the minute pool hall and rest room[...]t., they had the following children: 1] Loranine; 2]
trying to shave with the “safety” for some t[...]ol hall a of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 23 years of age born Cahoes,
popular place in a sho[...]zen of our town, of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 20 years of age born Plains,
but our loss is Missou[...]et A. Crossen.
Sanders County Ledger Thur. Jan. 28, 1999 - Missoula, The 1915 Thompson F[...]tal in Missoula. Nov. 12, 1915 - front page col 1 - Popular Young Couple
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (431)[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thur. Aug. 26, 1937 - Local
Flower of this city were married i[...]as made many friends Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Local Happenings -
during his residence[...]water speed show. Leonard is only 12 but dived with the
The June 5 th, 1917 W orld W[...]g: Joseph Francis Flowers of Thompson Falls, Mt.;
25 years of age; born Feb. 5, 1892 Cohors, New York;[...]m build; dark colored eyes; brown June 2, 1905 - Miss Agnes Flynn after finishing a succes[...]lls, Saturday afternoon.
Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mrs. Joseph[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - front page col 6 - Locals - J[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (432)482 Pioneers and Early S[...]e; 47
The Daily Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. March 27, 1914 page years old; married at the age of 39 years; born Vermont as
3 col. 2 - Death in Thompson Falls, Mt. of Margaret Fobart[...]the age of 18 years; born Iowa; father born
March 27, 1914 - front page col 1 - Tiny Margaret Fobert[...]ck contract with the Lucy died June 22, 1955 Plains, Mt.with burial in the
Thompson Fall[...]ins Cemetery, Plains, Mt.
The child lived about 24 hours but never regained August[...]Alice Folkers
her little body about 2 o’clock that afternoon. The[...]mbalmed by funeral Director E. T. May 23, 1913 - page 3 - Alice Folkers, who has been liv[...]April 2, 1915 - front page col 6 - Farewell Party - A far[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, the pleasant home of Mrs. Ara D. Herriot[...]Tom Foley
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Local Happenings - Miss The[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Eagle.
Aug. 21, 1908 - Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Foley returned to the[...]ime conducted a general store Aug. 30, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. Jessie A. Folker left
on t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (433)[...]David W . Small for $200 lot 4 block G. Thompson Falls.[...]aker 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, Idaho as[...]A. R. Ford, born on Sunday,
Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 28, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr. February 20th.
Frank Foltz returned to Thompson Falls Monday[...]eeks at his home in Spokane. His Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 - School Notes - Sept. 6, 1910
yo[...]ompson Falls Polk directory state that he is
Feb. 20, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Alex Forbart and two child[...]yed as foreman for Contractors Feb. 21, 1913 - page 3 - Little Louise, daughter of Mr.[...]913 - page 3 - Professor A. R Ford and family
May 25, 1906 - Fred Forbes, recently from Heron has lea[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday directory.
June 22, 1906 - Fred Forbes, who conducted the barbershop[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 24, 1918 - front page col 2 - Mrs. A.
Sept. 21, 1906 - Fred Forbes, who for several week[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (434)[...]Foss
Mt. (June 5) he stated that he was 52 years of age, single, See Faus
that he cam[...]r Foster and Ann Dewitte.
George Ford died Feb. 22, 1922 Eddy, Mt., at the age of Ed married Minerva (Potter) Siffle Nov. 17, 1923
74 years, 5 months and 7 days. He was buried Feb. 24, 1922 Thompson Falls, Mt.
in the W ildrose cemet[...]mation from their marriage license # 680 in the
# 222 Sanders County Courthouse - informant was George[...]arried Minerva Siffle of
W eekly Montanian March 28, 1895 - sister “Mrs Thompson[...]years of age; born Battle Creek,
Nethalia” aged 28, formerly Miss Lizzie Forest, died at[...]Potter and Abigal Ormsby; she had
Missoula, March 26 th of consumption. been previously married - married Nov. 17, 1923 Thompson[...]n Falls Power Co. July 5, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. Emily Foster, who has made her[...]k directory states that she
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Teachers for the school moved t[...]n of Frank B. Foster (born New York who died when
20, 1969 front page col 3 - Mrs. Alfreda Forswall o[...]Miller (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[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (435)[...]ardner of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; of
in Ill.; 2] Frank Foster (nephew) 15 years of age born Cal,[...]a farm manager for W ednesday on No. 2, were married Thursday morning in the
Henry.[...]. C. D. Crouch. Tom
Sanders County Signal, Feb. 22, 1906 - Frank Foster, 43 Conlon, clerk o[...]during the holidays, left yesterday on No. 42 for her home at
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Jan. 3, 1913 Hobson, Montana.
page 2 col 4 - Plains Items - The accident which happene[...]pped and severed the main artery of his big 29, 1916 - Announcement - declaration of int[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (436)[...]a 487

August , 2004 - 30 years Ago August 22, 1974 - TF. Cafe, accepted a position on t[...]wing: Louis Dudley Foster of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 29
option to purchase it from Mrs. Lovhaug. years of age; born Oct. 25, 1888 Hudson, Mich.; riverman[...]olored eyes; dark
Louis D. Foster was born Oct. 25, 1888 Hudson , Lenawee colored hair.
Co.,[...]g
Information from their marriage Certificate # 255 Sanders prospect on Prospect creek was in t[...]week.
Foster of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 25 years of age born The Sanders County Ledg[...]nd L. C. Rinard, and was also helping W . G.
June 2, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - After living for[...]D. Herriett and sisters, Floy and April 5, 1912 - page 3 - Battleship Bob” has a Close C[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (437)[...]s, Mt. Friday Sanders County Signal Nov. 21, 1907 - Thompson -
May 10, 1912 - page 4 - “Battlehsip Bob” Foster has[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. June 28, 1912 - page 3 - Dr. F. K. Lewers performed a
Feb. 18,[...]r determined by Bill married Ada Baker Nov. 23, 1915 Thompson Falls.
hospital physicians to be[...]married - married Nov. 23, 1915 Thompson Falls, Mt by
W illiam M[...]Thompson township
W illiam was born Nov. 7, 1852 Edinburgh, Scotland to officiated at the[...]ould read, write and speak English. 1887 Idaho 2] Thomas Oct. 1889 Mt; 3] Ada Nov. 1896 Mt.
Peti[...]alls, Mt. -
Falls, Mt. - farmer - born Nov. 7, 1852 Scotland, arrived in Pioneer Rancher W eds - W illiam Foster, the pioneer
the United States at the age of 2 years - father deceased - Prospect creek ranc[...]Prospect creek for something over 25 years, and has by hard
He was naturaliz[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (438)[...]left following children; 1] June M born June 26, 1929; 2] Archie
yesterday for an extended visit in the ea[...]hey were not in school in 1934.
W illiam died 1920, buried W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Th[...]r, Thompson
Falls - W illiam W ill was filed June 22, 1920 Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934 - Local Happenings -Mr.
Sanders county I[...]ntain of Thompson river are the parents
July 1, 1920 Thompson. - Our community was shocked and[...]the M. E. Church. 1930 federal census # 28-28 First W ard Thompson Falls
Attorney Skuli Skules[...]he funeral discourse in Town, April 4 page 12 notes that he is single and 19 years of
which he[...]Joe married Nina Dolores Brown Oct. 13, 1922 Missoula,
large attendance at the last rites and[...]935.
W illiam Foster was born in Scotland in 1852. W hen only Information from their marria[...]oved to Fournier of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of age
Murray, Idaho, where he was engaged[...]ula, Mont. to Frank Fournier (deceased) and
About 20 years ago he took up a homestead seven miles[...]ed to Nina Dolores Brown of Missoula, Mt.; white; 21
perseverance, became one of the best hay ranches[...]re Nina Dolores Brown was born about 1912 Calgary,
thanks for the help and kindness through[...]lso Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934
for the many beautiful floral offerings. M[...]Foster ranch. mother.
Ada died March 24, 1922 buried Plains cemetery, Plains, T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (439)[...]in town he said he could
1930 federal census, #28-28 First W ard Thompson Falls distinguish t[...]hand with the injured eye and
Town, April 4 page 12 notes that Tamor is living with her it is[...]Charles Fox was born June 26, 1862 Peroria, Ill.;
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]1909 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him.
May 22, 1914 - page 3 - H. J. Fowler and son Mark spent[...]# 2851 serial # 0881[...]ed March 19, 1939 with burial in the Plains
Sept. 29, 1905 - W hile attempting to use a twenty-two ri[...]less husband had 6 children: 1] George; 2] Frank; 3] Barbara
powder and the lad left[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (440)[...]part of the time made her home in
Co., Mt. (June 2) Emma stated that she worked as a[...]ms of
The Daily Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Feb. 24, 1901 page Belknap, George, W illiam, B[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday June 9, 1929 Scobey, Mont.
Sept. 24, 1909 - Angus Clayburn, Frank Fox and Victor Elizabeth Pearl Aldrich was born March 24, 1908 Calvin,
Snyder, departed on Tuesday to est[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday laborer.
Oct. 27 1911 - page 3 - Dr. F. K. Lewers reports two[...]k disappeared and Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr.
was not heard from[...]sit Mrs. Fox’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M.
Dec. 20, 1917 - front page col 6 - Mrs. Schmitz Laid To[...]s. Fox plans on a two
Cancer - Resident of county 25 years - Mrs. Emma Schmitz, months visit[...]ident of Thompson Falls and vicinity for the past 25 The Sanders County Independent[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (441)492 Pioneers and Early Set[...]ved in a war.
following child: 1] Kenneth Oct. 1912 W oodlin, Mt. After their divorce,[...]Prongua, a pioneer of Hot Springs, Mt.
Oct. 4, 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mrs. and Mr. George Fox, at George died Feb. 25, 1959 Hot Springs, Mt. at the age of
their home[...]on. Mother and 78 years and was buried Feb. 27, 1959. (The informant on
child doing well.[...].
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Sept. 25, 1914 - Mr. Fox is survived by a son, Ken[...]Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in
has resided in W estern Montana a number[...]Sarah Ellen Fox was born about March 1894 (1892
Polk directory as County Superintendent of School[...]The Dailey Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 22, 1910 page
spent several days in Missoula this week, attending the state 2 col. 2 - marriage at W oodlin, Mt. - Sarah Fox and Grove[...]near Battleford in
Sanders County Ledger Dec. 23, 1925 - Frank Fox, Saskatchewan, Ca[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (442)[...]W ard Hotel - she is not listed in the 1915
April 2, 1915 - page 3 - W m. Fox our genial painter and[...]ied and they had the following child: 1] 2] Renee (Rick Rogers); 3] Rob (Deb).
Rose.[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, 1881 Spud was drafted in the U.S. Navy[...]ittle daughter Rose came down from 30, 2000 after living with the disease ALS. His memoria[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mont. Sept. 2000 - Thompson
Mrs. Tripp, a sister of Judge Foye,[...]er needed. He was a member of the
States in 1878 (21 years ago) that he was naturalized; he was[...]on Falls Senior
Ludwig Francem was born Sept 1872, Sweden of Swedish Center and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (443)[...], mill Tuesday night.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m Saturday, Sept. 9, at Mrs. Franke t[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Thurs. News, Sunday Aug. 22, 1999 - “ Ernest worked at the
April 26, 1917 - Local Items - Frank, the colored porter[...]s mill (which later had several name changes) for 29
the W ard hotel, is setting the whole town a pac[...]was also the union president at the mill for 12 years.
garage and will plant them to potatoes. Th[...]he and his wife decided to start their own
March 27, 1914 - page 4- George Frank, one of the steam[...]hrieck. His parents had 1] his twin Ella (Starr); 2] Martha
Nebraska in 1941.[...]alter immigrated to the United States 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 usually c[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (444)[...]Garrison) Frazier
and would have celebrated their 25th anniversary at the time Edward James ‘[...]h J. -
The family moved to Thompson Falls in 1942 after his parents were born in Illin[...]was employed by the Edwards Co., Ill., page 425 - W illiam Frazier, 29 years of
Thompson Falls Lumber Co., where he has worked for the age born Ill; wife: Sarah J. 27 years of age born England;
past 15 years. ‘ In[...]‘green chain children: 1] Edward 5 years Ill; 2] Samarinues (son) 3 years
puller.’[...]r and Mary had the following children: 1] Ernest; 2] born Ill, parents born in England.
Adolph Vernon - buried Sept. 27, 1951 City Cemetery, Edward was ma[...]y had: 1]
Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 1 lot #3 block 2.); 3] Martha Rae infant; 2] Mary; 3] W ilburn Augustus, born March 19, 1907[...]ter of James
Their son, Adolph Vernon died Sept 22, 1951 when a Matthew ‘Matt’ Garris[...]en chain pierced his lungs and were: 1] Tom; 2] Gus; 3] Joseph ‘Joe’.
spleen. Burial was in[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Nov. 23 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 1 April 27, 1906 - The burial of the infant child of Mr. and
lot #1 block 2). (death certificate # 2263). Mrs. Ed J. Frazier of Belk[...]nesday, was made at the Odd Fellows cemetery here
24, 1960 front page col 3 - Hunting Mishap Fatal Fo[...]urch who died last Saturday afternoon. March 22, 1907 - Belknap - Born to Mrs. E. J. Frazier on
B[...]idow, Mary, the two sons, Ernest and April 12, 1907 - E. J. Frasier’s young baby is in a very
W alter Lee and two daughters, Martha 12, and Verna, 6; a critical condition from a[...]June 28, 1907 - E. J. Frazier and family have occupied t[...]moved up from Belknap about a week ago.
July 12, 1907 - John H. Franklin was arrested on a charge[...]7,
peace J. B. Pruden yesterday and sentenced to 20 days in the 1909, I will not be responsible f[...]photographer.
James N. Franzwa was born May 28 W isc. Ed served a six months term as Grand Noble IOOF July 1,
James died March 21, 1990 at the age of 48 years, 10 1910.
months, 24 days with burial March 26, 1990 in the The Sanders County[...], W hitepine, Mt. Original Cemetery, Jan. 21, 1910 - page 3 - Edward Frazier vs Gertrude Fraz[...]. defendant the sum of $62 - $25 suit money and $40 attorney[...]ourt - Edward Frazier vs Gertrude
Mont. W ed. May 28, 1941 - James Fray, grocery clerk for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (445)[...]1] Edward;
Frazier of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of age born 2] Samarinues; 3] Ira; 4] Chester.
Belknap, Sanders[...]hey went to Belknap.
Ann Pettitt was born Oct. 12, 1914, the daughter of John The 1909 Thom[...]d she is married to W ilburn Frazier - born Oct. 12, 1914, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
age 20 years. Oct. 4, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. Sarah Frazier left Tuesday on
S[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. No. 42 for her old home in McClamsborough, Ill., where s[...]en he called for his dog who swam out June 23, 1911 - page 3 - H. S. Fredericks of Helena, is[...]d the sheriff’s office and other help. Dec. 27, 1912 - page 3 - Section foreman M. L. Fredericks
Becau[...]ys with relatives and friends.
as being born Jan. 22, 1932. The Sander[...]pendent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 27, 1912 - page 3 - M. L. Fredericks, returned home
Oct. 3[...]Feb. 28, 1913 - front page col 3 - Fredrick Promoted - M[...]ved a message yesterday offering
were: 1] Andrew; 2] Robert (both settling in Belknap.) him[...]this place and now road
Edwards Co., Ill., page 425 - W illiam Frazier, 29 years of master for the Northern Pacific on the Idaho fourth division.
age born Ill; wife: Sarah J. 27 years of age born England; Mr. Fredrick wi[...]a crew of 65 men
children: 1] Edward 5 years Ill; 2] Samarinues (son) 3 years and receive $165 a[...]rn in England. (Does this mean that June 27, 1913 - page 3 - M. L. Fredericks has res[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (446)[...]he had not been previously married - married May 12, 1945
where he has charge of a construction crew[...]ol 3 - Miss Joan Bybee and Marvin W . Freed, H.A. 2-c
June 30, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - M. L. F[...]morning to Joan Bybee was born about 1927 Parker, Idaho to Dwenn
shake hands with the boys[...]ory. The couple was married May 12, 1945, at the home of a[...]rried, Joan went to San Diego to be near her
Feb. 23, 1924; 2] Marvin April 6, 1927. husband. On her way ba[...]chased an
Ed died Feb. 1944 and was buried Feb 12, 1944 W ildrose Aug. 15, 1945 newspaper, a[...]r
her nephews resided with her on the ranch in 1942, the time Cheryl Green of Thompson Falls; Pa[...]nd, Dennis, of Noxon;
James Freed was born Feb. 23, 1924 to Edward Paul and Joette Thompson[...]rvin ‘Mike’ W ilbur Freed was born April 6, 1927 lists her - she is not listed in the[...]e was Vernice.
Mike enlisted into the Navy Feb. 23, 1945 in Missoula,
Mont. He was stationed at San[...]d the following children: 1] Mabel
discharged May 21, 1946 Bremerton, W a. (Goudy).
Mike married Joan Bybee May 12, 1945 Plains, Mt., they The Sanders Cou[...]had the following children: 1] Ed (Cheryl Green); 2] Patricia April 5, 1907 - T. Freeland,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (447)[...]1 civilian, Steve published in 1979 - page 92 - “ By the spring of 1884
Stokes, were killed d[...]Roland P. & M earl Freeman
newspaper lasted 42 days with 12 issues. Thompson Falls[...]ion of Grant, James Lyle July 30, 1935 2] Laurence Leon March 22,
Freeman, Legh, remaining an unrepentant Confeder[...]erer, nigger worshiping mogul, Jan. 21, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]la, Mt., Territory Friday -
Randolph ca 1870 In.; 2] Hoomis ca 1873 Ill.; 3] Legh M.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (448)[...]e Navy and served in Hawaii. He was Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Victor French, wel[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. April 23,
yesterday on their way home from Kalispell, where they 1925 - Bootleggers on Trial - W hile in Plains on Sat[...]tified Monday to report at an early date to 1925 - Undersheriff French Brings in Another Still -[...]he sighted what he thot might be a still and
July 25, 1913 - page 3 - It is reported that the Buffalo[...]her barrel
Victor married Anna J. Stobie August 20, 1914 in Plains, containing several gallons[...]n whose place it was found was brot to town
1917; 2] Jeanne E. Ca 1919; 3] James H. Ca 1920; 4] Fern. and given a hearing, his bail fi[...]which he
Information from his marriage record # 241 Book 1 page furnished, and his case will come up later in the District
241 Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - V. Court.
H. French of Plains, Mt.; white; 29 years old, born The Plainsman, Pla[...]of Victor
- Anna J. Stobie of Plains, Mt.; white; 21, born Ritton, French, a former sawmill op[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct.
Aug. 20, 1914 Plains, Mont., by B. V. Edworthy, M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (449)502 Pioneers and Early Se[...]mpson Falls for many years Lynn died Feb. 28, 1967 (cemetery listing notes 1957).
and served[...]n Thompson Sophia Marts was born Sept. 27, 1911 in LaMoure, N. D.,
Falls under Sheriff Joe[...]hool. There was no school bus at
Anna died Jan. 25, 1973 Gray’s Harbor, W ashington. t[...]nchie Mt. W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 - Claude Friel, W alter W atson and
The[...]then onto
“Frenchie,” was sentenced to serve 20 days in the county jail Sandpoint, Coeur d’[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, will take possession about December 1 st.[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, The children are listed in the Thompso[...]ly use. Two doors west of Ferry street. 2, 1968 page 6 col. 1&2 - 27 ½ Years of W ork End For[...]The Daily Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Oct. 13, 1882 page 3 Falls plant, begins two major adventures toward which he
col. 2 - death in Thompson Falls, Mt. of R. E. Fristoe.[...]from his Montana Power position after 27 ½ years. The
George Frezell was born about 19[...]but the
the home of Velva C. Summers; that he is 25 years of age Friels plan tentatively to[...]ct; and that he Born at Chestnut, Mo., July 12, 1903, Claude met his
has never served in any war[...]s ranched until 1935
Claud Friel was born July 12, 1903 Chestnut, Mt. the son when they moved[...]ns in the winter. “The road was not kept
Sept 27, 1930, he married Sophia Marts in Jordan. They[...]e following children: 1] Kent Myles August 16, 1932 W hen their oldest son, Kent, was ready to enter school, the
Jordan, Mt - died 1990; 2] Charles L. May 16, 1933 Fri[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (450)[...]quilts in the last 15 years.
guard and during his 27 ½ years has advanced to the She w[...]Kent Myles Friel was born August 16, 1932 Jordan, Mt to
However, Claude is not too sure h[...]im busy in Alaska. 1952 W ed - Kent Friel Marries Montana Girl in Alaska-
Claud died Oct. 20, 1983 - Missoula, Mt. His burial was Kent Friel son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Friel of Thompson
Oct. 24, 1983 Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]K. Arlene Erwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
section 26 plot # 21. McKin[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 24,
officiated and burial was in the Fraternal Cemetery in 1952 W ed (from Myles Patrick Friel’s obit)- Grandso[...]cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 26 plot # 21, sharing
AF&AM and was a past patron of Mount Si[...]lso as a charter member of
Thompson Falls Grange 123.[...]Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - section 26 plot # Myle married Bessie Agnes and they had the following
21. child: 1] Claud July 12, 1903 Chestnut, Mt.
Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]. Thurs. April Bessie Agnes was born Oct. 21, 1876 Oshkosk,
9, 1998 page 7 - Memorial service[...]l will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Myles died 1952 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
April 11 a[...], Thompson Thompson Falls, Mt. (Section 26 lot # 24)
Falls. Pastor Gaylund Olson will officiate. Sop[...]e Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 26
According to her family, Sophia, who lived through the plot # 23.
Depression lived the expression she often used,[...]of the services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Community
Thompson Falls Grange. She[...]the Homemakers group She was born Oct. 21, 1876 in Oshkosh, W is., and lived
for 50[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (451)[...]; also a County, Miss Elinor Jewell, age 21 of Libby, Montana.
nephew, Carl Salmonson of Bri[...]namely: J. M. Frisbie, Perry Heater Jr., April 24, 1935 - Local Happenings - The Glen Frisbies
Pau[...]es Mortimer ‘Mort’ Frisbie was born September 27,
Sanders County Ledger March 4, 1953 Thompson[...]field. W illiam was a school
He was born Sept. 21, 1860 at Middleton, N.Y. He teache[...]hilippine Islands to teach and died
there until 1920, when they moved to Prospect Creek and[...]rriage three children were born: 1] Ruth born Jan 23,
Mrs. Olive Beaumont is his daughter. 1905 (Noyes Hall); 2] Glenn born Jan. 7, 1910 (Eleanor
Relatives ask[...]Jewell); 3] Jean R. born Sept. 13, 1921 (#1 Bill Eplin #2
perishable, kind friends place their contribution[...]ohanna ‘Anna’ Theresa W uerl was born January 27, 1885[...]Guentner. Anna came from a large family of 12 children: 1]
Glenn W . Frisbie was born Jan. 7,[...]Silver Bow John (who resided in Thompson.); 2] Rudolph; 3] Anton; 4]
Co., Mont. to James Mortim[...]is remembered by his granddaughter, Jean, as a
1927. He went on to study electrical engineering.[...]Power Co.
Eleanor Jewell of Libby, Mont.; white; 25 years of age born After joining this compa[...]lectrician.
Young Man Married - Glen Frisbie, age 24, son of Mr. and The local newspaper[...]lant at Thompson Falls, obtained a Mt. Jan 29, 1915 front page - In honor of her birthday, a
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (452)[...], page 13 notes that they are renting their
Feb. 12, 1915 - page 3 - Answering a telegram informing her home; that James was 24 years of age when he was first
of the death of her sister, Mrs. J. M. Frisbie left on No. 42 married and Anna was 18 years of age; that he i[...]ls, Mt. Thurs. The Plainsman Thurs. July 29 1937 Plains, Mt. - The
Sept. 1, 1916 - front pag[...]e 1st golf course. It
38 years of age; born Sept. 27, 1879; Chief Operator at the was only a 3 ho[...]South America, Mort was James died Nov 2, 1943 in Missoula, Mont., with burial
promoted to[...]n the house that Dick Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec 25 lots # 04.
W ells lives in, there they stayed un[...]house in
built a home for the Frisbie family in 1923 on the rock isle Thompson before moving on to[...]ridge. The Frisbie family lived there until 12 years. She lived in Missoula, Mt. for 21 years.
James’s death in November of 1943.[...]Mt. Interment was Feb. 4, 1970
Thurs. Jan. 15, 1925 - J. M. Frisbie New Manager At Local Thomp[...]the chief on W ednesday afternoon. Sec. 25 #03.
operator for the Montana Power company at t[...]d as a reward of these years has resided for 21 years. She was associated with the
of constant s[...]Montgomery W ard store for 12.
There is no doubt but what Mr. Frisbie[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (453)[...]Rita Anita Reyerson was born My 13, 1892 Mayville,
Jean Frisbie[...]Jean married #1 W illiam Eplin for five years; #2 John card noted that he was in the servi[...](Henry M. Stewart).
Ruth Frisbie was born Jan. 23, 1905 to James M. Frisbie Rita died M[...]alls Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 23 lot
Thompson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, #14.
1923 - Senior Plans - Ruth Frisbie, Corvallis, Ore (M[...]R. E. Fristoe at 2 p.m. Friday in the Community Congregational churc[...]v. B. D. Fridley and Rev. Clare Olney
Oct. 13, 1882 - Local Mention - Dennis Gaffney, a railroad[...]) at that point. It She was born May 13, 1892, at Mayville, N.D., where she
seems that Gaffney[...]sister Joyce Hews, Yakima, W ash.,
McDairmid for $25 tract of land at Thompson Prairie. (160[...]Lois (W hit_ey) Frizzell Sec. 25 lot#13.
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Tho[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug.
W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Here from Spokane - Howard[...]his friend Miss Sullivan over the for 22 years, died Monday evening in a Missoula hospital[...]He was born Sept. 23, 1885.
Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934 Dr. Frogner had resided[...]Scottish Rite
Guy Samuel Frogner was born Sept. 23, 1885. His siblings bodies and the Algeria Shrine of Helena.
were: 1] Arthur W .; 2] Herbert; 3] Oliver; 4] (Allen[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (454)[...]alls, Mt.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Jan. 20, 1943 - On orders of Dr. Fred Fulcher, county he[...]Charles “Freeman” Fulk was born Feb. 20, 1904 Leads,
1923 (15 years old) was residing with them.[...]unty, Mt. School Dist # 10, Smeads Township April 2-4,
Betty Fry was born June 4, 1926 Augusta, Montana to page 45B #25-26 - with - Bartholomew, Ira B. and Ethel B.
W illi[...]- Fulks, Chas F. (boarder) 26 years old; single; born S.
Betty married Ray B[...]chaser - forest service.
Betty died January 20, 2004 Big Timber, Mt., with Freeman a[...]arrison) were married Feb. 16, 1945
memorial Jan. 24 th Big Timber, Mt. Thompson Falls, Mt.
Pioneer, Big Timber, Mt. Jan.23-29, 2004 - Betty Bieber, Information from their[...]ders
age 77, of Big Timber passed away on January 20, 2004 at County Courthouse, Thompson Falls,[...]; 40 years of age born
Betty was born June 4, 1926 in Augusta, Montana. She Andrews, Sout[...]Morkert of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 27 years of age born
She was a laboratory technol[...]marriage: 1] Louise Mae April 5, 1935; 2] Joann Oct. 1,
Kalispell, her sister Carolyn Severson of Boulder City, 1936; 3] Theodore Ralph Oct. 23, 1935 (school rec 1936)
Nevada, and numerous nie[...]in
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 24 at the the United States.
Lowry Funeral[...]10:30 a.m. Freeman died Aug. 26, 1981 with burial Aug. 29, 1981 in
Memorials are suggested for the Big Tim[...]the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont. (Sec 12 lot #8
Hands Hospice or the charity of you[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (455)[...]for her old gold 1971
Mr. Fulks was born Feb. 20, 1904 in South Dakota, a son Chevy), being[...]d M abel Fulks
May 2, 1999 at St. Patricks Hospital in Missoula.[...]lks and Alice Lavina Fulks.
(Thursday), May 6, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Gaylund Olson Thompson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
officiating. 1923 - Senior Plans - Mable Fulks, Teaching.
Stella was born Aug. 24, 1917, at Belknap to Joseph and Mabel married W illiam James McDonald Feb. 21, 1925
Clara Garrison. She lived her entire life at Bel[...]Information from their marriage license # 726 in the
She was preceded in death by a brother,[...]James McDonald of Page, North Dakota; white; 21 years of
husband of 36 years.[...]t, Mabel Grace Fulks of Noxon, Mt.; white; 21 years of age
Vancouver, W ash.; and K. C. Morker[...]ther been previously married - married Feb. 21, 1925 Plains, Mt.
James Garrison (Maude), all of Thompson Falls; 12 by John Scherf, Catholic Priest. W itnesses: P. A. Yates and
grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren and one great great Ma[...]a flyer, Nora Grace Fulks was born Oct. 2, 1899 Blaine, Nebraska
visiting her children in f[...]Gravelle of Hot Springs, Mt.; white; 42 years of age born
Stella was a fully qualified “baling wire mechanic,” June 11, 1902 Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana to John A.
learn[...]nary. She Mt.; white; 45 years of age born Oct. 2, 1899 Blaine,
was able to cook up a meal for many[...]f family Bert S. Fuller was born Jan. 5, 1882.
legend. She enjoyed summer picnics at the family[...]claiming that 36 years of age; born Jan. 5, 1882; lineman and helper,
cobwebs missed in cle[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (456)[...]has Neil in it.
Frances C. Fuller was born May 21, 1849 Ohio to Peter Le Neil received a F[...]to the Forest Service and worked at Thompson
May 23, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. F. C. Fuller has moved her[...]Neil died May 20, 1965 Hot Springs, Mt.
Frances had been married twice; first to ______ Tracey; 2]
______Fuller.[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
age of 65 years, 2 months and 26 days. Her body was July 31, 1914 -[...]freight wagon driver
Sanders County Ledger July 24, 1914 Friday Thompson from Thompson F[...]able to sleep nights. Jane; 2] Mary.[...]Fuller Falls, Mt. W ed. May 2, 1934 - Mr. Frank Fultz moved to
Fred Fuller wa[...]ing: Fred Fuller residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 25 and two daughters, Jane and Mary of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (457)[...]Elmer Ellsworth Fuqua was born March 27, 1887 The
Maxine died Aug. 20, 1985 Plains, Mt., at the age of 74 Dalla[...]iam Fuqua and Angeline W eeks.
years, burial Aug. 23, 1985 in the W hitepine Cemetery, He di[...]the age of had: 1] Oliver Emery, Dec. 9, 1920 Colorado - June 27,
97 years, burial March 19, 1998 in the W hitepine Cemetery, 1985 LaPine, Deschutes Co., Ore (Mary); 2] Arthur
W hitepine, Mt. Original Cemetery, blk # 4 lot # A-44. (W ilbur), about 1923 W yoming; 3] Donald Karl Feb. 20,
Informant: Rob’t Baxter. Residing in Thompson Falls. 1924 Mont. - Feb. 2, 2005 Bend, Deschutes Co., Ore.; 4][...]Clarence, about 1926 Mont. - April 8, 1948 Germany.
T. R[...]1930 federal census # 128-129 Third W ard Thompson
The Sanders County Ledger[...]ily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Montana Saturday April 28,
has for two years past been a teacher in a rese[...]#2 Sarah J. (Collins)[...]ephine Hartzog.
Donald Karl Fuqua was born Feb. 20, 1924 Roberts, The 1909 Plains Polk dir[...]Commercial Co.
Donald married Mahala ---- Dec. 2, 1977 Reno, Nev. Albert married Hattie Coppedege Nov. 29, 1909
Don died Feb. 2, 2005 Bend, Ore Thomp[...]1] .
The Bend Bulletin, Bend, Ore. February 6, 2005 - Donald Information from their marri[...]Plains, white; 33 years of age, born North
7, at 21515 Fletcher Lane, Bend.[...]M. Furman and Josephine
Mr. Fuqua was born Feb. 20, 1924 Roberts, Mont., to Hartzog. - married to - Hattie Coppedge of Plains, 23 years
Elmer and Clarissa Fuqua.[...]pedge 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[...]death by his first wife, a son and three April 23, 1915 - front page col 6 - District Court[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (458)512 Pioneers and Early Se[...]occurred about one hour
Joseph was born Dec. 1832 Spain. His parents were both earlier.
bor[...]front seat to protect himself from the
Mt. (June 2) he stated that he was boarding with O. M.[...]the windshield on the right side knocking a
1874 (26 years ago), he was naturalized; he was a cook at[...]tated that he could Gable was born Oct. 19, 1928 at Sidney, Mt. to Raymond
write and read English[...]o, Calif., Mrs. Phyllis Adams, Idaho
He died 1982 with burial in the Fraternal Cemetery,[...]n 1936 from Raymond Gable was born June 2, 1904 Denver, Colo., to
Pompey’s Pillar where t[...]Raymond married Lauretta Belle Lamotte in 1923 Sidney,
Frank Gabel[...]ed as a IOOF Charter Members in 19, 1928 Sidney, Mt.; 2] Helen (John Mandick); 3] Rachel
April 5, 1889, r[...]Mt. (Sec 3 lot # 10 block 12.)
Donald Gable was born Oct. 19, 1928 Sidney, Mt. to Sanders County Ledg[...]Catholic church for Mrs. Lauretta Gable, 53, who
2] Debra; 3] Donald; 4] Robert.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (459)[...]Dennis Gaffney
in 1923. She moved to Thomson Falls with her family in[...]a foster mother to 36 children Oct. 13, 1882 - Local Mention - Dennis Gaffney, a railroad
in a[...]Gwyne Gage was born.
Raymond died July 27, 1976 at the age of 72 years. Burial Gwyne Gage, (male), was in the 1927 high school
was July 31, 1976 in the City Cemete[...], graduation.
Mt. (Sec 3 lot # 9 block 12.) The Sande[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934 - front page col 1 - Locals -[...]in particular.
Mt. (June 4) he states that he is 24 years old and single. That The Sanders Count[...]Thompson
he immigrated to the United States in 1892 (7 years ago) Falls, Mt. W ed. June 19,[...]ron Gwyn Gage.
siblings were 1] Gladis Mary, Oct. 23, 1904 W adena, Minn Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935
(John Songstad Nov. 3, 1923 Scobey, Mt., dau. Nellie B. Thompson F[...]Gage again entered the
and son John M.) died Dec. 25, 1938 Mullen, Idaho; 2] forestry department at the U. In Mis[...]4, 1906 Calvin, ND, (Kenneth Gothberg
July 6, 1962) died July 3, 1963 Helena, Mont.; 3] Elizabeth[...]John C. Gain
Pearl ‘Bessie’ March 24, 1908 Calvin, ND (married to John C. Gain was born about 1872.
George Fox June 9, 1929 Scobey, Mt.); 4] Cale Miles Jr The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Feb. 20, 1910 Calvin, Mt.; 5] Earl James Dec. 17, 1912 Feb. 24, 1905 - W ater W orks for Thompson - J. C. Gain[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
13, 1935- died ca 1970. 2] Gary Feb. 19, 1937. June 23, 1905 - C. N. Brady of Austin, succeeded J. C.[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
burial was March 23th. City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (460)[...]ity Cemetery, Lehi, Utah); 4] Earl Fredrick Sept. 22,
Garred’s interest in the Exchange saloon and will continue 1915 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Nov. 28, 1983. (Inez Lillian
the business. Mr. Gain will collect all out standing accounts. Powell Dec. 24, 1937. Inez was born May 21, 1919 to James
Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]ell and Lydia Mary Humphries. She died Oct.
April 20, 1906 - J. G. Gain, who until recently was[...]on Anna Barbara Tegland was born Dec. 12, 1896 Cascade,
W ednesday morning for an extended[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday July 26, 1912 - page 3 - The family of N. A. Gainsforth
Sept. 28, 1906 - Death of John G. Gain - Formerly a[...]ent of Thompson up to about Oct. 4, 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mrs. and Mr. M. E.
four months[...]n of his death. After a P. Glascock on May 25, 1923 Hot Springs, SD.
short visit in Michigan, where his relatives live, Mr. Gain Nat died Feb. 28, 1953.
returned to Montana and secured a positio[...]siblings were: 1] Carrol (Blackie Inman); 2] Jenny (Mac
Nathaniel & Anna Barbara (Tegland[...]Jim.
Nathaniel Alonzo Gainsforth was born Aug. 24, 1876 Jerry’s family came from[...]son River. At that time the majority of
10, 1939; 2] Hugh Michael Sept. 16, 1912 Terry, Mt. - Jul. people living in the ol[...]past the ‘Thompson
4, 1955; 3] Mae Belle Sept. 22, 1913 Glendive, Dawson River[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (461)[...]y Friday colleges of that city.
Oct. 13, 1882 - Local Mention - Dennis Gaffney, a railroad[...]t point. It Sanders County Signal, Thur Feb. 27, 1909 - Roland
seems that Gaffney owed a saloon[...]s getting the worst of an encounter, when May 28, 1909 - J. R. Garber, son of J. D. Garber of Pla[...]directory as living in Thompson Falls.
Sept. 2, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]. Gamble, who, in company with Mrs. Feb. 21, 1913 - front page - Live News from Plains - J.[...]Rolland married Josephine Seymour Dec. 21, 1913
sulpheret and malachite of copper. Twelve[...]Gretchen (Billings); 2] Roberta (Long); 3] Nancy (Carlson);[...]page 3 - Roland Garber and Miss Josephine
March 12, 1915 - front page col 3 - Killed By Train - Seymour were married at Sandpoint, Idaho December 21.
Samuel E. Gannon, a well known young man to man[...]la for Josephine Seymour was born May 25, 1895 Duluth, Minn.
interment.[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thur. Nov. 27, 1937 - Miss
from Bend, Oregon the past week of[...]John R., died Jan. 20, 1964 with burial in the Plains[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (462)[...]and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

23, 1964 page 5 col 3 - John R. Garber, 73, Passes[...]D. Crouch. Tom
- Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Conlon, clerk of the[...]rder of Daughter: 1] Jean T., Nov. 5, 1929.
Eastern Star and was active in fraternal and ci[...]t Barbara Flora Chance was born Sept. 12, 1862 Adel,
grandchildren.[...]nd Elizabeth Kendall.
Josephine Sophia died Dec 24, 1989 and was cremated. Barbara married Theodore Oscar Garoutte Feb. 20, 1878[...]1879 - Aug. 15, 1964 MN; 2] Bernard Clark, June 29, 1887
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a - April 21, 1944 San Diego, CA (Anna Kosir); 3] Leroy,
powd[...]t listed in the 1917 Thompson Falls Jan. 21, 1881; 4] Leslie (daughter) Aug. 16, 1884 - Dec. 23,
Polk directory.[...]Dallas Co., IA - died Oct. 12, 1898 Adel, Dallas Co., Iowa,
Jessie Louise McC[...]ay and Ida E. Spratt. Barbara died Oct. 21, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt.
Jessie was first mar[...]dinner Chancey O/D. Garred was born Nov. 27, 1875 Oregon.
hour, she took what she thought wa[...]Jan. 1 by the board of pardons.
W ednesday on No. 2, were married Thursday morning in the[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (463)[...]col 4; the water was rising or falling 4624 times; also I played
July 6, 1900 page 4 col 2 and col 3; July 7, 1900 page 4 col 135,292 games of whist.
4 - Death - Chance Garred of Thom[...]Chester W ilie Garred was born Nov. 14, 1892 in
verdict instructs the coroner to hold George S[...]f the three men before Justice Sept. 27, 1907 - Chester Garred is attending the Thompson[...]Chester married Josephine Severson April 30, 1912 in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]Mt., and they had two children: 1] a son born
May 24, 1912 - page 3 - High W ater Makes Old Timer Talk and died April 30, 1912 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2] Chester
- (only portion pertaining to Chancey co[...]ation from their marriage license Certificate # 132
my misfortune during that wet and memorabl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (464)[...]anure around him, the heat from the manure
Sept. 12, 1942 Thompson Falls, Mt. and they had one son,[...]nry was married Dec. 16, 1869 to Lucretia Bryant, 20
Fischer. Her husband, Edward died Jan. 17, 1958[...]an extended period of 1870-1973 (adopted); 2] Ulysses W illiam 1872; 3] Chance
illness. He had resided for the past four years in Hot David Nov. 27, 1874 Oregon; 4] Nancy Armanda May 28,
Springs, Mont. His funeral was held at Plains,[...]Co., W ashington page 125B. - Henry is noted as being 30
Chester was nic[...]rn in Ky.
Sanders County Independent Ledger May 23, 1934, (Lucretia and children appa[...]the age of 35 years, 8 months 25 days and was buried in the
W eekly Montanian M[...]t the time of Lucretia’s death, Henry wrote May 21, 1891
The W eekly Montanian July 20, 1895 page 3 -Dusenbury asking for prope[...]arred and Nancy Henry retaining 1/3 and the 2/3's going to the children.
Missouri Richardson. ([...](Archive room) 17 sheets to the file.
Feb. 22, 1882. But the girls must have been in the care of[...]orn Oct. 4, 1891 Thompson Falls., died Aug 31, 1892
David married the second time and had another fam[...]again. dates Aug. 3, 1893); 2] Chester ‘Hank’ born Nov. 14, 1892
(See Andrew Jackson W hitley).[...]tanian Oct. 13, 1894 page 3-
#2 Edma (Grandchamp) Henry Garred had a baby boy weighting 12 pounds.)
Henry ‘Hank’ Garred was bor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (465)[...]ls, Montana 521

esteem in which she is held by them by giving[...]ddle and took part in many
contests. As late as 1929, when Henry was 70, he won “The John Henry G[...]any John Henry Smith was born in Dec. 22, 1878. He was
participants being younger than him[...]or’ Ulyssess and Nancy.
1930 federal census # 26-26 First W ard Thompson Falls The W eekl[...]and his mother in Missouri; that he is July 27, 1906 - Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Garred, of Pocatello,[...]. Garred, until recently
Henry Garred died Feb. 20, 1935 with burial in the W ild of this pl[...]will be successful.
Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 20, 1935 Thompson Falls, The Sanders C[...]esday
of Sanders County, died W ednesday February 20 th at 11:30 for Colfax, W ashington, wher[...]nd M&M George and Nels Jan. 28, 1910 - page 3 - J. H. Garred and family have mo[...]he was an old pioneer, experiencing May 23, 1913 - Garred Commits Suicide - John Henry
fort[...]Providence hospital where he died about 4
Oct. 23, 1983 Anne Sloan was researching material for he[...]should have been done #2 Agnes (Schroder)
years ago.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (466)522 Pioneers and Early Se[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday Sept. 10, 1915 - page 2 - Joe Garred has accepted a position
Aug. 23, 1912 - page 3 - Joe Garred came up Friday from[...]parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Garred are on July 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Joe Garred, who[...]t of a large wholesale tobacco house.
Aug. 30, 1912 - page 3 - Joe Garred has sold out his saloon[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
The 1913 T[...]service last April, has been selected as one of 25 from a
foot, the blade penetrating the instep an[...], (Joe
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory (2 Joseph’s married a former Thompson F[...]Mt. Friday Church. - Agnes was born Oct. 27, 1896 Chinook,
June 4, 1915 - page 3 - Joe Garre[...]radio school at
Joe married Julia Hynes August 23, 1915 Missoula, Mt. Harvard University,[...]ied secretly, and boy, for San Francisco in 1927, there he joined the staff at
the rumor was deni[...]rumor was hotel management from 1927 until they retired in 1960.
confirmed on the arr[...]in retirement.
Missoula Monday August 23rd. W e immediately Togethe[...]anhood here. He is a fine young man In 1982, when they had been married 65 years, there was a
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (467)[...]Falls, Montana 523

party for them at the nursing home, and also a greeting from Nancy Light was born Aug. 1821 W est Virginia, where
President Ronald Reagan.[...]on Falls, Mt. Thursday book H. - Page 412 - Ulisses Garred and Henry Collett. This
June 27, 1985 page 3 - Joseph Garred - An early indenture made 27 Nov. 1847, Henry Collett of the first part,
Thom[...]e second part, $60.00 paid by the second
away May 24 in a San Francisco hospital. - died May 24, part, for fractional section no. 25, township M51, Range No.
1985 San Francisco, Cal[...]Claim in Portland, Oregon, there is this deed. #1720 issued
W eekly Montanian March 21, 1895 Married - W hitley - to Ulysses Garred, born 1826? Va or Ky. stating they
Garret - At Rathdrum, Id[...]arrived in the Oregon Territory Nov. 15, 1852, with Ulysses
Miss Josie Garred to Mr. Billy W hi[...]tate but and wheat, but some time before 1862, Ulysses moved on to
for the age of the bride who[...]On 22 Feb. 1886 U. Garred was granted, under bond a
s[...]sses G. ‘Governor’ Garred was born Sept. 9, 1822 by Ulysses’ grandson, Joseph., it rea[...]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[...]in brother of Ulysses); 3] James Ira born about 1825; 4] identity not established (Ulysses Garred[...]Des Moines, Ia. who has compiled a Dasher won his race, but there must have been a track of
his[...]ther, Ulysses. He also owned the original photo
1820 Cabell, County, W V.[...]g and it states that the
Polly was born October 27, 1800, daughter of James race in W alla W alla was won in 1866. In 1863 Ulysses had
W ilson Sr. of Twelv[...]a cousins ‘treasures.’ James and Polly won the race at the Ingleside track with Dasher, and[...]transportation and freighting. At the age of 21, he was
Missouri. They had the following childre[...]orses from Kentucky, his
15, 1845 (Dennis Groom); 2] Henry June 17, 1849. birth[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (468)524 Pioneers and Early[...]ima Johnson to Nancy Garred.
W alla in 1861 or 1862. Presumably, the horses that Ulysses The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Governor
used on his breeding ran[...]entucky The W eekly Montanian Dec. 22, 1894 page 3 - U. Garred
where his wife was pregn[...]ed the sad intelligence this
Page 7A. That he is 52 years, born in Ky, as were his week of the death of his beloved mother. - entry #2 - The
parents; wife, Nancy 53 years of age born in Va., as were Sanders County Ledger Friday May 23, 1913 - Garred
her parents; children: 1] Mary E.[...]ide - John Henry Garred, brother by adoption
Ore; 2] Emma B., 12 years of age born in Ore; and W illiam t[...]y Garred of this city, committed
York, a laborer, 23 years of age born in New York, as were[...]ter and The W eekly Montanian June 22, 1895 page 3 - Gov.
her name was Nancy Ellen born[...]here this year we was There are about 25 of the timber wolves in the pack.
sorrow to hear[...]e of his children thir is Ulysses died Mar 23, 1899 buried W ildrose cemetery,
a good deal of[...]Ulysses Milton Garred was born Nov. 1872 Oregon to
dinner the fourth so tha would not take[...]m sorrow to hear that Henry wife is May 25, 1906 - Clarence Knowles and Lis Garred,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (469)[...]alls, Montana 525

several months, came up for a short visit last[...]s called the Boondoggler’s
Ulysses died June 22, 1916 and was buried June 23, 1916 Saloon).
in the W ildrose cemetery, T[...]e Davidson July 4, 1941 Thompson Falls, Mt.
23, 1916 - front page col 5 - Garred Dies of Cancer[...]alls, Garred of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 27 years of age born
passed away at St. Luke’s ho[...]Merle Davidson of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 27 years of
at 4 o’clock.[...]here. Merle Babcock was born Sept. 28, 1914, Glendive, Mt.[...]Montana Governor Tim Babcock from
#2 M erle (Babcock) - #3 M argaret Gl[...]ed the second He served on the NCTC W IM Va. & 25th Spec USN.CB
time to Ed. Fischer.[...]orekeeper 3-C. W ylie was discharged
In about 1920's he was a student. March 8, 1946 Shoemaker, Ca.
1930 federal census # 26-26 First W ard Thompson Falls W ylie A. Ga[...]68 Canoga Park, Calif., with
Town, April 4- page 12 - W ylie is noted as being 15 years of burial i[...]ears.
Information from their marriage license #1266 in the He was born in Thompson Falls[...]tending the
Garred of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 24 years of age born University of Montana in[...]l Monday. W ylie Garred and April 5, 1912 - front page - Settlers Arrive; Seeking
Do[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (470)526 Pioneers and Early[...]ure Alice DeMers was born ca 1889/1892 to Telesphore G.
their cattle and horses on Georg[...]or them to secure homes. They Falls, Mt.; 26 years of age; born Sept. 27, 1890 New
all have funds with which to purchase[...]Thompson
W illiam Taylor Garrett was born Sept. 27, 1890 New Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 1[...]illiam T. Garrett, Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of
night clerk at the N[...], who formerly held this position but Gus; 2] Joseph C.; 3] Clara; 4] Thomas; 5] Gertrude
was[...]or at the depot. The April 2 nd, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the
Bur[...]at Marshall, years of age; born Jan. 6, 1882; farmer; nearest relative:
W ash. Mrs. Sinclair a[...](Gus) Garrison built the telephone building in 1924.
Garrett age 25, born Indiana, residing in Thompson Falls,[...]Aug. 11, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 23 plot # 1.
1916 Sandpoint, Idaho., to Alice Demers 24 years of age Sanders County Ledger[...]services ill be held Saturday at 2 pm. for A. M. (Gus)
The Sanders County L[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (471)[...]lls, Montana 527

Interment will be in the Fraternal Cemetery un[...]hospital operated by Dr. E. D. April 5, 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
Peek in Mis[...]James Madison ‘Matt’ Garrison was born April 25, 1856 Garrison, the N. P. Pump man, who w[...]The
James and Sarah Connelly were married Oct. 21/28, 1879 accident happened about 9:30 Sunday[...]a mile
and they had 1] Gertrude, (W ebb Frazier); 2] Tom; 3] west of W hitepine. Garrison go[...]oth the motor car
Sarah Connelly was born April 28, 1857 near Endfield, and speeder were pre[...]to Belknap in 1904, leaving the # 4 April 2, page 22A - # 6-6 - James Garrison; owns his
family to co[...]lived in W isconsin until they moved to of 24 years; born Illinois as were his parents; farmer[...]ife) Sarah 74 years of age; married at the age of 23; born
Chinese living here working for the railro[...]Matt/Jim died June 24, 1931 and is buried in the W ild
The Sanders C[...]ay Rose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Feb. 2, 1906 - M. J. Garrison of Belknap.[...]mp ranch was a pleasant visitor at the on April 25, 1856 and passed away at his ranch home in
count[...]Belknap on W ednesday June 24, 1931 at 11 A.M.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday On October 28, 1879 mr. Garrison was married to Miss
Sept. 21, 1906 - Matt J. Garrison met with a very painful[...]Sarah died Jan 17, 1942 and was buried Jan 19, 1942 in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]the W ild Rose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Feb. 23, 1912 - page 3 - James M. Garrison, pumpman for[...]Trout Creek, but who lives at W ed. Jan. 21, 1942 - Obituary of Mrs. James M. Garrison -

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (472)528 Pioneers and Early S[...]Maude Marian Garrison died W ed. Nov. 26, 2003 Plains,
Garrison of Belknap, who died Saturday, January 17th. The Mt. Burial was Dec. 1, 2003 in the City Cemetery,
church was filled to cap[...]earers were Paul Brown, O.K. Goodwin, 4, 2003 - Maude Marian Garrison - Longtime Thompson
Or[...]made by the Parkhurst W ednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital,
Funeral Home o[...]s.
The deceased, Sarah Connelly, was born April 28th, 1857, She was born on July 28, 1915, in Schafer, N.D., the
near Endfield, W hi[...]nd Rose Gummer Hildebrant. Maude
Garrison October 21, 1879, and from this union seven gre[...]-law, Evelyn Aldrich and one
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 22, 1935 - Alton Garrison came home brother-[...]ndchildren, Brittany, Taelor and Kelsey
Charlene; 2] Joseph Charles (Chubby).[...]anner
Information from their marriage license #1238 in the Nicol.
Sanders County Courthou[...]seph Memorial services were to be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
Alton Garrison of Belknap, Montana; white; 22 years of age 29, at Garden City Funeral Home, Missoula, where a[...]d to Graveside services were to be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec.
Maude M. Hildebrant of Trout Creek, Montana; white; 22 1, 2003 at Thompson Falls Cemetery with the Rev. Dick[...]ngements.
Maude Marian Hildebrand was born July 28, 1915
Schafer, N. Dakota to Elmer E. Hildebrand[...], Ill., the son of James Madison ‘Matt’
April 24, 1935 - The following men who were previously[...]Joseph married Clara Evelyn Moen Oct. 20, 1909 Coeur
Thompson Falls have been re-enrolled[...]born 1910- 2002 (W alt Roe); 2] Stella May -(#1 Ted
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Morkert #2 Freeman Fulk); 3] Joseph A. ‘ Charlie’ (Maude
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 22, 1935 - Alton Garrison came home Hildebra[...]velyn (Ray Aldrich); 7] Florence Louise 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 (473)[...]ls, Montana 529

W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]and when it was
Clara Evelyn Moen was born Dec. 2, 1888 to Ivor Moen cheap.”
(1860-1909[...]Belknap flat was thick with trees when Joe
Jan. 12, 1906 - Belknap - Joe Garrison, brother of Mrs. E[...]following: Joseph Garrison residing Belknap, Mt.; 28 years Clara died Dec. 28, 1975 with burial Jan 3, 1976 in the
of age; bor[...]City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 6 block 21 lot 9.
working for himself; married with four ch[...]City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 6 block 21 lot 10.
hair.
In a story his granddaughter, Lu[...]hey stayed in the Roscoe was drafted June 24- 28, 1918 and sent to Camp
Belknap area and soon bou[...]Ross married Roberta Cunningham Oct. 3, 1925
their grandson and his wife, Bud and Florence Ro[...]iously married - married to Roberta Cunningham of
23, 1969 page 4 col 3 - Joe Garrison Note 60th Anniversary W hitepine, Mt.; 26 years of age born Boise, Idaho to John
(picture)[...]ve of their living married - married Oct. 3, 1925 Thompson Falls, Mt. by
children. Joe and Clara Moen were married Oct. 20, 1909 in Thomas H. Barker, Minister. W itn[...]nd were married in Thompson Falls Oct. 3, 1925.
Mrs. W alt (Marian) Roe, all of Thompson Falls.[...]Louise who died at
three years of age Dec. 17, 1927 and was buried Dec 17, Ross Garrison
1927 W ild Rose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]e their home permanently in
the train at Belknap 62 years ago in 1905. Fellows nowadays T[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (474)[...]Stella Garrison were 21 people on the boat and though many were burned,[...]tery, Thompson Falls, Mont.
Theodore Morkert, age 23, were married Saturday, after Section 23 plot # 13.
having a license issued to them by Clerk of Court Lucile Eileen died W ed. Feb. 9, 2000 Missoula, Mt. with burial
Norve. The marriage was performed in Plains, Mt. by Feb. 14, 2000 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls,
Jus[...]. Luttrell. W itnesses were Mr. and Mt. section 23 plot # 14
Mrs. Ray Aldrich. Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Feb. 2000 - Eileen Lacy
The bride is the daughter of M[...]on. Feb. 9, 2000, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Both y[...]She moved to
See #1 Theodore Morkert and also #2 Charles Freeman Trout Creek with her f[...]11, 1984.
Tom married Gertrude E. Groat about 1924/25 and they Eileen worked for many years as the office manager for
had: 1] W ayne A. June 18, 1925; 2] Delmar L. May 30, the Sanders County Ledger. She was a longtime member of
1927.[...]d by two brothers, Glenn
their home; that Tom was 23 years of age at the time of their ‘Bud’ L[...]d W ayne Lacy of Kea-au
marriage and Gertrude was 23 years old also; Tom is a (Hilo) Hawai[...]Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14,
Gertrude E. Garrison died[...]or -
Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 22 lot #19. Gaylund Olson of the Community Congregational Church
Thomas W . Garrison died Jan. 2, 1986 and was buried officiating.
Jan.[...]nt made on asking about Eileen, it was noted
Sec. 22 lot #18.[...]rity
W ayne Albert Garrison was born June 18, 1925 The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]Tom W ayne Garrison and Gertrude May 24, 1907 - John Garrity arrived here from Murray la[...]party going up Prospect
W ayne was drafted Oct. 21, 1943, but signed in for the creek, where[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday
Sanders County Ledger July 12, 1944 Local Mention - July 5, 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (475)532 Pioneers and Early Se[...]e Sanders County Ledger July 5, 1962 Thompson Falls, Mt.
following children; 1] Benoni Elon, Sept. 24, 1891; 2] - published letters written by Daniel V[...]is paragraph. - “Mr. Gates’
4] Alice Mae, May 27, 1899,Thompson Falls, Mt. (Felix resig[...]and will be permanent.”
Alice died April 12, 1943 Missoula, Mt., with burial April Char[...]The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - H. W .
Harry Oliver Gates was bo[...]hell. The W eekly Montanian June 22, 1895 page 3 - H. W .
She had her picture taken[...]ut will be mightily glad to get back to this
Dec. 20, 1907 - Hazel Gates student in college.[...]merly of this place Charity Gates died July 26, 1906 Missoula, Mont. with
but now living at Oll[...]st, died at the Sisters’
#2. Ella (Hoeye) hospital a[...]r of the
Henry W illiam Gates was born April 1862 Hudson, New stomach, after an illness of[...]children, a daughters aged 14 and a son aged 12 are left to
and they had the following children: 1] Clyde H. born April mourn her death.
1889 Mont.; 2] Hazel D., born Nov. 1890 Mont.[...]rse according to letters received on Tuesday. The
25 years of age born Hudson, New York; resident of[...]ed to Mrs. L. N. Coleman, she died before the 20th.
Charity V. Mitchell; white; 28 years of age born Vanburen, The Sanders[...]in Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., Aug. 24, 1906 - Death of Mrs. C. V. Gates - Mrs. Charity[...]pson Falls, Mt. Mrs. L. N. Coleman at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, after an illness of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (476)[...]in the Thompson Falls, Mt., 1909
occurred on July 26. Physicians and the best of care, Thomp[...]elieved she would soon be around again Jan. 21, 1910 - page 3 - Ella Gates vs Henry W . Gates,[...]st. W e most
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Aug. 20, 1906 page 6 col 3 heartily recommend him to[...]eviously married - married to - children: 1] ; 2] .
Mrs. Ella McGinnis of Thompson Falls, 47 years[...]., by W . Samuel Tester, Plains Minister. Jan. 23, 1914 - front page col 1 - About to Depar[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (477)[...]Victor Gee 12, 1974 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls,[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 2896, VFW . Pallbearers were Claude Randall, Otto
Aug. 12, 1910 - page 3 - Miss Emma Gehring, who has been[...]Mr. Geise was born March 14, 1892 in Bennington, N. Y.
C. G. & A. ([...]past patriarch; member of John Robb Post 2896, VFW , and
Thompson., that only lived 1 year,[...]. He was a retired employee of the
baby died Aug. 27, 1910 Thompson Falls, Mt. Bur[...]W . B. Geiter
died Jan. 26, 1909 Trout Creek, Mt., at the age of 13 years,[...]th and 10 days, of scarlet fever. Burial was Jan. 27, Aug. 1, 1913 - page 3 - Professor Here. - M[...]to be fitted up again and
Mamie Geier died Dec. 26, 1909 with burial in the W ild will be use[...](obit. information has birth date as March 14, 1892 in 23,506 - Mrs. W . B. Geiter, wife of the new school[...]has the date as 1890). professor, won third prize of a five pound box of Pink Lady
Th[...]t card noted the chocolates with a guess of 23,007.
following: Edward Benjamin Geise residing i[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
26 years of age; born March 15, 1891 Attien?, NY.; farm Nov. 28, 1913 - page 3 - W . B. Geiter, principal of the[...]ng made to secure a man to fill the vacancy.
Jan 12, 1919.[...]ge col 4 - To Succeed Geiter -
into the Army June 28, 1918. He never served overseas and Profess[...]ek; 1939 Eddy; 1941 Thompson Falls; 1946 Eddy; 1952 the first of the week for Somers, Mont.
Thompson Falls; Ed served in the Army from June 28, 1918 The Sanders County Ledger,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (478)[...]Herald. Kenneth Gerner was born Jan. 12, 1926.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov 24,
Ferry, Idaho, informs us of the arrival of a so[...]mpson Falls Polk directory. Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to cross the river wit[...]s across the river,
Hobson Gerard was born June 22, 1896. throwing a very[...]crosswise against the current
Billy Oct 16, 1918; 2] Betty Lou Nov. 25, 1923. and caused the cable to give[...]ods were a consignment from W ail & Gerow of
Aug. 25, 1916 - front page col 6 - Many Dakota Farmers T[...]d myself are well Mt., Thur, Jan. 1, 1920 - Local News - Grandpa Getchel is
enough satisfi[...]Oct. 27, 1916 - Local Items - Miss Ina Getchell arrived[...]xpects
1930 federal census # 39-39 School Dist #2 outside of to work up a good sized class of students for lessons on the
Thompson Falls, April 12-14 page 18 notes that she is 92 piano and organ.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (479)[...]was born Aug. 1931 Somewhere, W a. March 21, 1884 - South Land Co., Thompson Falls, Mt. -
to[...]member until 1961: he noted
1931 Somewhere, W a.; 2] Beatrice Dec 4, 1933 on his car[...]Opportunity, W a. (Kenneth Mattern); 3] John Jan 12, 1935 Thompson Falls; in 1961 he moved to Kirkland, W ash.
Somewhere, W a.; 4] Robert Oct. 23, 1945 Thompson Falls,
Mt.[...]ing child: 1]
children in her family, 1] Mildred; 2] a son. Glenn; 2] son June 1916 Thompson Falls, Mt.
Fred brought his family to Thompson Falls early in 1942. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]ctory lists him as an
John Gettman was born Jan 12, 1935 Somewhere, W a. the agent for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (480)[...]and simple, caring for her
Manitowac Co., W isc.; 2] Mary ca 1859 (Schlewig, children[...]others. Her life as a pioneer in
(Thomas?), ca 1862 W isc.; 4] Louis, Feb. 1864 (Katie __); W i[...]. She was
Territory; 8] G.; 9] W illiam; 10] 11] 12] . a true Christian and her s[...]Tuesday for her home in Butte, where she will
May 20, 1887 - County Commissioner Thompson Falls -[...]gton - gilbert, The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 -W m.
Herman; born May 1833 Germany[...]64 years of age; married 45 years; gave
birth to 12 children, 6 now living; immigrated in 1854 (46[...]1905 Seattle, W ashington. Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 - School Notes - Sept. 6, 1910[...]week. Aug. 25, 1911 - front page - Miss Velma Gilechrist arrived
The Sanders County Ledger Friday Nov. 29, 1912 - from Brookfield, Mo., last evenin[...]ned to
Mrs. Klara Gilbert died at her home Nov. 21st, surrounded her room this week with an in[...]ilchrist of Stevensville
She was the mother of 12 children, six of whom are still and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (481)[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 1, 2001
dentist of Missoula and will bring his bride t[...]formerly taught in the Thompson Falls 4, 2001 at home with family.
public school and has a h[...]on Falls for many years, where they loved to
Feb. 25, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - A daughter was[...]was for W ash., where Mr. Gill died in 1992.
some time one of the teachers in the Thompson Fa[...]hters, Leona Alvarez of
#2 Lois Scott Yakima, W as[...]the Chevie Garage.
Sanders County Ledger Jan. 12, 1967 - Mrs. Bob Gill of[...]f Cedar
Ullman of Ephrata. They were married Dec. 29. He is a Rapids, Iowa, who is manager[...]and met up with Ines.
Robert L. Gill died April 26, 1994 with burial in Plains, Ines is the[...]oldest daughter is 22 years and the youngest 16.
Lois married in 1996[...]She had been married over 22 years to C. E.. She claims she[...]ard; Fern Gilleland
2] Richard; 3] Peggy Jean born 1942 - died Jan. 22, 1948 Fern Gilleland was born ca 1890 Bl[...]Mich. to
Thompson Falls, Fraternal cemetery sec. 12 plot # 8; 4] W illiam Gilleland and Etta[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
sec. 12 plot # 8; 5] Leona (Alvarez); 6] Michele (Grimes). April 20, 1906 -W hitepine - Miss Fern Gilleland went to[...]bulldozer has broken the trail May 10, 1912 - W hitepine W hispers - Miss Fern Gillela[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (482)542 Pioneers and Early Se[...]cants have heretofore been married - married Oct. 2,
directory.[...]F. C. W ebster and
Fern married Roy Stoner July 2, 1918 Missoula, Mt. Frank G. Higgins,[...]well be incorrect)
Plains, Mont.; white; 32 years of age born Defiance, Ohio to
W heelen Ston[...]Thompson Falls Polk directory
Pine, Mont.; white; 28 years of age born Bloomingdale, - he i[...]he had not been
previously married - married July 2, 1918 by W m. Dyson,[...]ted, severed their connection with the
Friday May 29, 1908 - Archie Gillis of Mullen, Idaho,[...]d Pritchett & Co. - he is not listed in the
Sept. 27, 1912 - page 3 - James Gillogly of Day’s barber[...]alls Polk directory lists him as a Sept. 27, 1907 - Denny Gleason who has been employed at
b[...]. He bought a pocket full of samples of ore.
June 27, 1913 - page 3 - James Gillogly of Townsend has[...]lk Maud married Orlo B. Kellogg Dec. 20, 1896 Missoula,
directory.[...]ogg and Maud Glenn, both
W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - C. R. Gilmer is now popular you[...]Gros) Glidden
Lew Gim married Maggie Dodie Oct. 2, 1891 Missoula, Bert Glidden was bor[...]ula Bert Glidden married Pearl Gros Dec. 24, 1929 Thompson
County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt - Lew Gim; yellow; 28 Falls, Mt. and had the following chil[...]pire of China; now residing in 6, 1932; 2] Shirley L. July 16, 1934.
Thompson Falls,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (483)[...]officiated by A. W . Hammer, M. E. May 20, 1887 - County commissioner - Thompson Falls - S[...]nday morning for Canyon Creek. Both
that Bert was 21 years of age; Pearl was 18 years old.[...]arrett) Glidden S. S., born Jan 1832, 68 years of age; married 45 years; born
Stephen Smith Glidden was born Jan. 1832 Northfield, New Hampshire: (wife) Sue W ., born 1837, 62 years of age;
New Hampshire to Charles Mills Glid[...]dren: 1] Jangio, ca 1858 Ohio (George W . James); 2] Sue died Sept. 23,1911 W aukesha, W isc.
Jessie Duncan, ca 1862 Ohio (Frank R. Culbertson); 3] The S[...]1867 Clinton Furnace, Ohio; 4] Steven Sept. 29, 1911 - Glidden is Dead - W ord was received thi[...]of Thompson Falls
Sue W .Garrett was born Sept. 28, 1838 Springfield, Ill. coming here in 188[...]erest in 160 the first President of it until 1902.
acres at Thompson Falls.[...]onsideration two thirds copyrighted 1968 page 27 - August of 1887 was a busy
interest in 160 acre[...]et al for valuable consideration, two thirds in 120 was building a mill, which was to have a capacity of 125
acres at South Thompson Falls.[...]Canyon Creek flowed under it, and the Burke
March 25, 1887 - County Correspondences - Thompson[...]have been in town several days (Page 62 March 7, 1887) (concerning the accepting o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (484)[...]eur d’Alene
(Page 115) In Burke, on December 12, S. S. Glidden country, and is a sto[...]James B. & M aud E. Glover
(Page 117) On the 23rd (Dec.), a celebration was held in Jam[...]e connection of W allace and Maywood March 26, 1923; 2] Rosalie March 15, 1924; 3]
Missoula by the Northern Pacific Railroad. The last spike in Pauline April 16, 1925; 4] June, Dec. 18, 1927.
the track was driven, and Miss Garret Glidden,[...].D., The Lewis John died Sept. 12, 1910 of a suicide in Thompson Falls,
Publishing[...]enterprising he has only been in Montana for 2 years; that he was a
and successful business men[...]born in Northfield, New Hampshire, in the year
1822, having made the journey to what[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (485)[...]has Missoula, Mt. and had: 1] James F. March 24, 1938.
moved to Belknap, Mont.[...]Information from their marriage license # 802 page 142
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]naconda Goff of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of age born
Tuesday to attend the state cam[...]Marianne Erickson of Harlowtown, Mont.; white; 22 years
the state meet as the county’s representa[...]and Minnie Brandslud - she had not been
# 4 April 2, page 22A - # 7-7 - Harry N. Goetz; owns his previously married - married June 22, 1937 Missoula, Mt.
home; $5,000 valuation; 67 ye[...]Jackson, Presbyterian Church. W itnesses: Mrs.
of 28 years; born Kentucky; father born in Louisiana;[...]Alfred B. Flint.
mother born in Kentucky: (wife) 62 years of age; married at Marianne Erickson was born about 1918 Harlowtown,
the age of 23 years; born Iowa; parents born in England.[...]1938 list their
Peter Goetz was born Oct. 18, 1829 La. to N. Goetz child and his birth da[...]Lulu married Alfred Burleigh Flint Oct. 8, 1932
At the time of his death he was a State Enginee[...]the following child: 1]
Peter died Jan. 18, 1912 at the age of 82 years, 3 months. daughter (Harold W agner).
He was buried Jan. 20th, 1912 Thompson Falls Fraternal Information from their marriage license # 992 in the
cemetery - section 21 plot # 2 (the informant on Peter’s Sanders County[...]Flint of Missoula, Mont.; white; 21 years of age born Laurel,
Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 20, 1912 page 3 col 4 - Mont., to Elmer Flint and Ca[...]white; 18 years of age born Missoula,
Jan. 19, 1912 - page 3 - Pioneer Passes Away - W ord was[...]t been previously married - married October 8, 1932
Belknap. Mr. Goetz was 82 years of age and had ben in poor Thompson Fal[...]ff.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1829 and came Alfred Burleigh Flint was born.[...]ago. He leaves one son, Alfred died Aug. 12, 1982, with burial Aug. 16, 1982 in
Henry N. Goetz, with whom he lived at Belknap[...]who lives at W ichita, Lulu died Jan. 12, 1997 Missoula Mont.
Kansas.
Funeral and burial[...]W ilbur Franklin Goff was born July 20, 1891 Stevensville,
Mr. Goetz was buried Thomp[...]Mont. to W illiam D. Goff and Mary.
- section 21 lot #2. W ilbur Goff married Myrtle July 3, 1912 Kansas City, Ks.[...]es W . & M arianne (Erickson) Goff 2] Lulu Jane, June 15, 1915 Missoula, Mt. (Alfred F[...]Myrtle Rilla Curran was born May 15, 1892 W yandotte
Sanders County Independent Ledger, T[...]er some of them would be in strange In the 1920 federal census, W ilbur and his family were
plac[...]March
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Tuesday March 25, 1937 - Hot 21, 1934 Thompson Falls, Mt. - W . F. Goff, who has[...]e
James and Marianne Erickson were married June 22, 1937 will be regularly employed by[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (486)[...]that 1] Alice was born Feb. 18, 1922 (Mrs. Esther Edwards
Sanders County Independent W ed. May 16, 1934 was her guardian); 2] Edward born April 14, 1923.
Thompson Falls, Mt. - M&M. Albert Flint came he[...]one of at least 14 children.
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - W ilbur Goff is establishing a Charles married Feb. 7, 1925 to H. Pearl Jacks in
hamburger shop in the build[...]arling jewelry store. The born July 1, 1920 (Kent Sears); 2] Charles ca 1928 - Sept. 4,
place will be run by Mr. Goff and Mr. Frank Simpson who 1942 with burial Sept. 6th in the W ildRose cemetery,[...]Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. Sept. 10, 1942 - condensed
The two men are contemplating makin[...]customers or Charles Chester died Aug. 20, 1968 at the age of 67 years
beer may be served[...]e new establishment. with burial Aug. 22, 1968 in the City Cemetery, Thompson
Sanders Co[...](Sec. 4 lot # 7 block 14. - death date taken
Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd[...]Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the
The Sanders County Independent Ledg[...]tion of the Shrider Funeral
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Local Happenings - Chas. Home of[...]Drummond in 1911 where he grew up. In 1922 he moved to
families.[...]Missoula and was married Feb. 7, 1925 to H. Pearl Jacks in
Thompson Falls school rec[...]and Merline, Ore. In July 1964 they moved to
Dec. 22, 1967 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt[...]ther surprise is, how a partner Dec. 27, 1907 - B. I Gonder, who for several months past
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (487)[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Jan. 21, 1910 - page 2 - Spencer - Good - Al. Spencer, well
March 13, 19[...]ana Friday for a marriage license.
May 28, 1909 - B. I. Gonder, who formerly held a positi[...]left Sunday on No. 42 for Paradise, where they were quietly[...]eston) Good
immigrated to the United States in 1892 (8 Years ago) that David Pritchitt Good w[...]Nov. 28, 1934 - Marriages - David Good and Mattie[...]also married Saturday
Oh Gong was born Oct. 1852 China. at Libby. Mrs[...]ung
that he immigrated to the United Stated in 1892 (8 years) couple are making their home wit[...]k Preston and
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. May 25, 1897 page 4 col 1 Gertrude A. Bailey.
-[...]LeRoy Aug. 13, 1936; 2] Orville Keith Sept 19, 1937.
In the 1900 feder[...]eir
Mt. (June 4) it states that she is a widow at 21 years of age; childrens’ names and birth dat[...]Homer.
Bessie had been married to H. Honman May 25, 1897 ‘Enos’ Charles & M a[...]ects to leave on March 1879, Kansas; 2] John born Aug 1881 Colorado; 3]
Sunday to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (488)[...]e his parents, merchandising and Oct. 26, 1897 file # 1549 answer - Mattie answered the
f[...]g the land was unsurveyed land and was not
Martha 20 years Ks; 2] John H. 18 years Ks; 3] Amos 25 eligible for being mortgaged. She noted[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
March 12, 1894 Enos C. Good obtained a mortgage page April 28, 1905 - Mrs. Mattie Good of Deep creek was here[...]expects to leave on
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Chas W . Sunday to join he[...]Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - April 26, 1906 -
week with two mammoth raddishes. The whi[...]le and of excellent They were married April 21, 1906
flavor.[...]lso a music teacher.
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Abraham
Hines and E. C. Good of D[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday
The W eekly Montanian Dec. 22, 1894 page 3 - E. C. March 25, 1910 - page 3 - Earl Good, who recently arrived[...]1910 Plains, Mt.
house at Deep Creek, Friday Dec. 27th, 1894 - E. C. Good and they had the foll[...]is 1911 - d: May 9, 1943 (Dorothy W erdt); 2] Earlene
section where he is well and favorably known. Chas. Good W inifred b: Sept. 28, 1912 Plains, Mt. (#1 Charles E. Reed;
leaves a host of friends here besides his heartbroken wife #2 David H. Condra); 3] David Pritchitt b: June 9, 1[...]was possessed of an enterprising Ona Ann b: Jan 23, 1916 - d: 1921; 5] Albert Keith b: Sept.
spirit and was one of[...]ought to Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of age born Pomona,
Thompson and funeral se[...]W itnesses:
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 29, 1894 page 4 col 1 Ethel L. Morrison and Ole[...]e will once more enter the paternal June 12, 1914 - front page col 6 - Born to Mr. and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (489)[...]n on George Good from the book of “Nuggets
Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Born - Sunday,[...]en on the developement of Libby Creek and
January 23rd to Mr. and Mrs. Earle Good, a daughter.[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Page 16.
Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Otis Copped[...]He married Hester A. Hoeye August 1, 1892 Thompson
The Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 31, 1918 - front page col 2 - Death Thompson Falls, Montana.
Visits Fo[...]passed away at her home Good; white; 32 years of age born Richmond, Northampton,
in Spoka[...]nce of relatives at her bedside. Hoeye; white; 28 years of age born Boonerville, Dallas Co.,
The[...]during her residence here will (born March 2, 1824 Ohio). Both of her parents were born
deeply regr[...]in Ohio. Richard and Amanda were married July 21, 1844
sympathy to the bereaved ones.[...]siblings were: 1] John ca 1846 Ohio; 2] W illiam ca 1847
Earlene W ini[...]. 30 1916
Earlene W inifred Good was born Sept. 28, 1912 Plains, Dallas Twp, Dallas, Iowa; 4] Mar[...]ifred Ross. Hiram ca 1852 Iowa; 6] George ca 1853; 7] Fernando ca
Earlene[...]Sept.
Information from her marriage license # 520 (538) in the 1860 Dallas, Iowa (James C. McGinnis); 12] Hester July
Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Mt.[...]3] Riley L. ca 1866 Iowa; 14]
Polson, Mt.; white; 28 years 10 months 15 days old born Charl[...]George Good is noted in the local newspaper Oct. 20,
Mathison; he had been previously married[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (490)[...]who attended from below were Mrs. Feb. 24, 1905 - W ater W orks for Thompson - J. C. Gain[...]The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Aug. 17, 1892 Aug 12, 1905 - Geo S. Good, who for the past two months[...]with his outfit last night as reported in the Jan 25, 1906
part of the Thompson Falls Townsite hereby[...]vidson. Aug. 2, 1907 - George Good is busy caring for his enormo[...]ec. 13, 1895 - Geo S. Good, our Feb. 28, 1908 - George Good returned home Tuesday with
o[...]he pleaded guilty to petty larceny Sept. 24, 1909 - George Good’s brother J. W . Good of
a[...]rge Good. Oct. 14, 1910 - page 2 - George S. Good is making a lively
The Plains[...]and farmer. Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Mrs. Geo. S. Good and so[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (491)[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday here.
July 28, 1911 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. J. W . Good of Kan[...]past few days. On their Hester died 1952 and was buried in the Fraternal
way west they mad[...]cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 22 plot # 8.
encountering a three hour snow storm.[...]The order is made payable to the order of Peter
32 years, is one of the largest tax payers, owning s[...]ty developed issued at the local depot, Jan 23, 08.
with one of the largest, of not the largest[...]od left for Spokane
May 10, 1917 - front page col 2 - George Good Injured - yesterday to ent[...]No bones are Thomas is listed on the May 27 th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft
broken but the join[...]slender build; that he was 21 years of age; born March 3,
1930 federal census # 62-62 First W ard Thompson Falls 1897
Town - Ap[...]8 - front page col 5 - Hoyt
married at the age of 27 years; that both parents were born in Going to[...]logging contractor of
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 22 plot # 8. Thompson[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (492)552 Pioneers and Early Se[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mont. Dec. 25, Sept. 16, 1887 - Personal - E. A. Goodc[...]use. The work was done by Mr. Fox and speaks well
2, 1963 page 4 col. 3 - Native of Falls Passes on C[...]ive of Elgin Echo, Elgin, Iowa July 29, 1897 - Patents Issued -
Thompson Falls, died W[...]. Good, a retired carpenter, had lived in Vallejo 23 device for envelopes.
years. He is surviv[...]ey, Los Angeles, and H. States in 1874 (25 years ago) and that he was naturalized;
Clyde Ut[...]Edward A. Goodchild died Mar 1902 buried TF__?[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. March 25, 1902 page 1 col
Xerxes & Dorothy (W iehrdt) Good 6; March 26, 1902 page 1 col 6; April 5 1902 page 8 col 3;
Xerxes Good was born March 7, 1911 Thompson Falls, May 2, 1902 page 7 col 4 - Death - Edward A. Goodchild of
Mt.[...]son Falls, Mt.
He married Dorothy W iehrdt June 25, 1932 Polson, Mt. Goodchild, dealer in Genera[...]and they had one son: 1] Dean DeW ayne born Feb. 25, Provisions & Supplies for Miners & W[...]10 -
Information from their marriage license # 623 (644) in the W . E. Lindenborn, a surveying p[...]ecutor of the last will and
Polson, Mont.; white; 21 years 2 months 17 days of age born testament of the l[...]ose; he had not been previously married - $2,020.92, claimed to be due for money and goods advanced
m[...]lanche Goodrich
previously married - married June 25, 1932 Polson, Mt. by The Sanders County Ledger,[...]Ordained minister of the Gospel. Aug. 2, 1917 - page 10 - col 4 - Teachers are all Electe[...]l and mathematics.
Dorothy W iehrdtwas born May 23, 1914 Angela, Rosebud The Sanders Coun[...]abeth Gadois. Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page col 2 - Teaching[...]Force Engaged - School District No. 2 - Miss Gertrude
Keith Gooda[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 27, science, taking the place of Miss Go[...]ar army. Orrie Rector & #2 Elizabeth M url Goodwin[...]been married previously in 1899 and they had: 1]
127 A - Edward Goodchild 26 years old born England Elmo J., born about 1902.
Farmer; Catharine, 22 years born New Jersey, parents Orie[...]married. Elizabeth
Germany; children: 1] Annie E. 2 years; 2] Henry E. 11 had been married previously[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Elizabeth was born 1882 Kansas, her father was born
1881 - page 2 col 3 - advertisment - For General[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (493)[...]; grey colored hair.
1930 federal census # 11-112 Third W ard Thompson Falls[...]ted as Ora C.; that he was married at the age of 32 at Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 18, 1935 - front page[...]on
the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. Section 24 plot # 11 Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Teachers for the school
O. K. died May[...]l
Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 24 plot #12 (new teacher from Billings).
His W ill of 1948 lists his step-son Elmo J. Turmes. -
Probated June 25, 1951 book 2 page 32.[...]he has leased the old Falls, Mt.; white; 29 years of age born Inman, Nebraska to
Largy quart[...]mily history as Trout Creek, Montana; white; 24 years of age born Sask.
being a mine promoter. T[...]lion River in the fall of 1939. This May 20, 1887 - County Commissioner Thompson Falls -
min[...], who was stricken with paralysis some weeks
page 2 col 4 - Death - Sam Goodwin of Thompson Fa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (494)[...]ssoula on only remained a member until 1920.
Monday evening, accompanied by the family, for[...]ve the Benjamin R. Gould was born May 23, 1925 Bonners
sympathy of the community in their berea[...]Ben died March 15, 2003 near Charlo, Mt.
George Go[...], 1876 Austria. March 13, 2003 - A memorial service planned at the Leon
He[...]Hall near Charlo Saturday, March 15, 2003 at 2 p.m. for
Baltimore, Maryland.[...]given his citizenship papers Jan. March 5, 2003.
15, 1917 in Fourth District Court, Thompson F[...]Benny was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho May 23, 1925 to[...]George W illiam Gould was Jan. 21, 1884 Edgewood,
Minnesota to Paul H. Gotzian and[...]George married Clara Ellen Stephen March 28, 1908
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]d they had the following children: 1] James
April 26, 1917 - Local Items - C. Gotzian of St. Paul, wh[...]died June 19, 1977 Puyallup, Pierce Co., W a.; 2] Edith Mae
here the first of the week to spend th[...]f town. Susie Evelyn born May 20, 1911 (Clifford L. Doyle); 4]
Conrad enlisted[...]n the infantry. He was Stella born Dec. 21, 1915 Creston, Idaho; 6] Rosie Florence
discharg[...]rm Co. He had arrived from St. April 9, 1920 Meadow Creek, Boundary Co., Idaho; 8]
Paul, Minn[...]the local W illiam Howard born Feb. 8, 1922 Bonners Ferry, Idaho; 9]
draft board contacted hi[...]W alter Raymond born April 22, 1924 Kalispell, Mt.; 10]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (495)[...]555

W ilma Marie born Dec. 6, 1925 Hot Springs, Mt.; 11] the service his[...]om Dixon,
Margaret Leanna (Leona) born May 3/5, 1928 Alberton, Mont.
Mt.; 12] Elizabeth Aug. 27, 1892 Flathead Co., Mt. - Sept. Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 22,
30, 1916 Flathead Co., Mt. with burial in the Fa[...]James Benjamin Gould was born Sept. 18, 1872 Michigan
Katherine “Sadie Mae” Yenne.[...]alispell, Mt. Feb. 11, 1946 - Mrs. Joseph Jan 23, 1922; 2] Ella Jean (Droll of Ajo, Ariz) Jan.
Clara E. Gould - Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Ellen 6, 1924; 3] Benjamin May 23, 1925; 4] Harvey May 24,
Gould were held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 at the W aggner 1927.
& Campbell chapel by Rev. Paul Jones at Cavlery[...]n: 1]
The Daily Interlake, Kalispell, Mt. Feb. 12, 1946 - Mrs. Cecilia W . Ca 1880 Madison, Oh[...]years ago when they moved to April 2, 1909 - (Trout Creek ) Beaver - Mr. J. D. Gould o[...]911 Trout Creek Polk directory lists J. D. Gould $226
She is survived by her husband, George Gould,[...]ceded her in death. Those surviving are 1920 federal census, Thompson Falls, Sanders County,[...]Mt. - district # 188 - enumeration district # 192 sheet # 12B
Puyallup, W illiam of Puyallup, Mrs. Violet Clark of -#383-384 - Gould, John D. 72 years old born New York,
Tacoma, W ash.; W alter[...]s, W illiam and Robert John died June 20, 1922 Thompson Falls, Mt. at the age
Stevens, all of Ki[...]rs, Rose Conclin of 76 years, with burial June 26, 1922 W ildrose cemetery,
of Denver and Mrs. Edna Ladig[...]a and Thompson Falls, Mt. (Death certif. # 236 notes that Mary is
13 grandchildren.[...]argaret Ann Sublett.
Thompson Falls, Mont. Sect. 2, block 5 lot 7. (Burial by John married Elizabeth ‘Lizzie” Stephens Aug. 27, 1908
W alter Gould.)[...]Elizabeth Stephens was born August 27, 1892 Egan,[...]Sadie Mae” Yenne.
Harvey M. Gould was born May 24, 1927 Springdale, John died Oct. 11, 19[...]Falls. His death
He enlisted into the Army Mar. 21, 1946 sent to Camp was caused from sel[...]ught on by
Robinson, Ark., where he served in the 24th Infantry his being desponded. His b[...]s also staying
Division. He was discharged: April 26, 1947 Camp Beale, there, heard th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (496)[...](One boy in W ashington D. C.; 2] Marilyn. (Verify this)
Alfred and Dorothy Gouzenes children are: 1] Anna L
June 28, 1930; 2] Betty J. May 3, 1933; 3] Betty J May 3,[...]am
1933; 4] Beverly Nov. 3, 1937; 5] Alfred April 27, 1940. The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]Donald Marvin Graham was born Jan. 10, 1925 Kenmare,[...]n Thompson Falls, Mt.
Roger Grady was born Aug. 25, 1879 Syracuse, N.Y. Donald married[...]been previously
Roger married Annie Daer April 29, 1903 Freeport, Ill. married and they had 1] Sandra ‘Sandy’; 2] Theresa Rae
Sanders County Ledger, Thurs. Thom[...]was discharged Dec. 7, 1945 Indian
Monday, April 29. To[...]Mr. Grady and his wife, Annie were married April 29, After Beulah and Don were divorced, B[...]He was born in Kenmare, N.D., Jan. 10, 1925 and
He was born Aug. 25, 1879, in Syracuse, N.Y. He married attende[...]High School where he was active
Annie Daer April 29, 1903, in Freeport, Ill. in sp[...]ars and
Noxon in 1946 and to Thompson Falls in 1962. the W orld W ar II victory med[...]iss Graham Robb Post 2896, veterans of Foreign W ars at 2 p.m. today at
Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs[...]a brother,
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - School W allace, who is presently confined to Baxter General
years of 1922-1923 Miss Graham, Domestic Science. Hosp[...]shley and Allen Graham. Aug. 30, 1912 - front page - School Opens Tuesday - The[...]e Graham of Crete, Neb.
Charles Graham died Nov. 27, 1946, Big Pine Tourist Sande[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (497)[...]557

Montana, May 25, 1913, at the home of the bride’s brother,[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sep 20,
recently filed. Her claim is in the vicinity of[...]Oliver Janet M. Graham was born July 21, 1915 W hitepine, Mt.,
P. Monroe of Lonepine, Mt.; white; 27 years of age born to George E. Graham[...]previously married - married to Sept. 12, 1934 - Local Happenings - Janet Graham has been
Grace G. Graham of Crete, Nebraska; white; 26 years of age working in the county treasu[...]reviously married - married May residence.
25, 1913 W hite Pine, Mt. by H. S. W esly, Minister[...]W itnesses: Geo. E. Graham and Mrs. Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Miss Janet Graham of
G[...]lathead reservation, Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Janet Graham Makes Good
were united in ma[...]Janet married W ilbur J. Repeogle Dec. 23, 1937 in
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec 23, Spokane, W a. W ilbur was the son[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. May 6, on Feb. 25, 1942 Moscow, Idaho. To this marriage four
1954 Thur. -[...]recently became a prize- Anchorage Alaska; 2] Bobbie Jean b: June 18, 1947 Colfax,
winning sha[...]ne rifle W a.; 3] Linda Louise b: July 20, 1951 Coeur d’Alene, Id.;
competition. He was[...]received a Leatherneck certificate for scoring a 228 Julian W . Graham
tota[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 27, James; 2] Richard.
1954 Thur. - Arrives in Japan -[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (498)[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sep. 26, Grandchamps’ this was Cornelier.
195[...]tten in this section so as to not have it is each
21, 1962 page 4 - Mr. and Mrs. Tex Graham went to[...]uebec, Canada. He married Adelaide Savigny
16, 1962 page 5 - Lieutenant Graham received his wings Feb. 12, 1833 St. Cuthbert, Quebec, the daughter of Alexi[...]ph’s children were: 1] Narcisse Leon born Dec. 12,
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thu[...]Melanie, Joliette Co., Quebec - June 18, 1836 St.
23, 1962 - The lieutenant, who entered the service in July Ambroise, Kildaire, Quebec, Canada: 2] Marie Zoe born
1961, is married to the former Di[...]11, 1835 St. Ambroise, Kildare; 3] Leon born July 25,
Falls.[...]March 12, 1841 St. Ambroise, Kildaire, Quebec. Peter died[...]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 Co., North Dakota. Mt.; 5] J[...]g a sawmill at W oodland, out on Ashley Creek,
1942 Butte, Mont., and served as a Field Cook. He was[...]his sons in the lumber business.
discharged Jan. 23, 1946 San Diego, Ca. 6] Dosite b: April 29, 1845 St. Melanie, Joliette Co.,
W ally marrie[...]- 1887 out of Sweet
children: 1] Vickie (Cubie); 2] Orin. Grass Hill on the[...]there. This is the newspaper article on his
Sept. 22, 1990 City cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont. (Sec.[...]Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday March 25, 1887 - Territorial
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 27, News - The remains of Dosite Grandchamp[...]k Fork Valley Hospital. - He was born April 10, 1922 at a rope from the corral gate to where he was[...]aught in a Montana
held the school record for the 220 yard dash for many years. blizzard, his body w[...]site
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946. was married to Julia Lambert, a B[...]Archambeau #2 Julia Laroque (Chippewa/French) of W olf
He was[...], Vickie Graham Cubie, Kansas City, KS, Aug. 22, 1931 in a car accident near Frazer, Mt.;[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (499)[...]: August 8,
to find their man. - Same paper, Nov. 23, 1907 - Nelson 1849 St. Ambroise, Kildai[...]er eluded the officials around dying there Oct. 20, 1925.
Fraser, was up before Justice Kent, W ednesday[...]a three 1] Constant was born about 1852 Canada and died in
months sentence in jail and a[...]Same paper March Mineral County, Mt., Jan. 1872 in a mine cave-in. 2]
14, 1908 - Nelson Grandchamp, who is serving a s[...]at the
his release on a writ of habeas corpus.);{2} Louise March Agency by Indian Police, Brou[...]s money for whisky. W hen
Last Sunday more than 20 friends & neighbors of Jack Oliver was[...]rozen to death. His horse, saddle and 1942 by E. J. Marantette - Notary Public at Columbia F[...]ad helped his brother, Nelson, run his
On March 23, 1887 the River Press reported: “The[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (500)[...]pson Falls, Montana

The Townsend Star Nov. 15, 2001 by Dan Chesnet inter- Grandchamp d[...]ing in Columbia Falls, Mt. There he remained for 12
to the ranch. From there they would ride a stage[...]stration from the University of Chicago,
and in 1925 was on the winning team. He also won third in Chicago, Ill. It was after this[...]Montana, about two
Nea Doris Ross was born 1902 Red Lodge, Mt., the miles from the[...]ously until
Alfred and Doris were married Dec. 21, 1931, and they he met Charles O. W ill[...]e author of
had one daughter, Noel Sue born Feb. 12, 1939 Kalispell, “Breaking And Trainin[...]and reins, with more than 200 hackamores used by working
The Sanders Count[...]he western United States. After 49
Falls, Mt. May 23, 1934 - Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Grandchamp[...]a master braidsman that he
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - Local Happenings - Alfred w[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (501)[...]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[...]eam roping practice and a 10, 1969 page 2 col 5 - Former Belknap Resident Passes -
photogra[...]s. George Grandchamp of Radersburg also survives.
27, 1986 and was cremated. Interment was in San Diego.
June of 2002 Alfred was interviewed and asked about the
brothe[...]April 21, 1905 - George Grandchamp of Belknap, the[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday Mt. Friday Feb. 24, 1905 - Miss Mary Dougherty has
Feb. 21, 1913 - page 3 - It was announced this mo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (502)[...]Creek that Mary Grandchamp died Feb. 29, 1980 W hite Sulpher
furnished all the lumber us[...]3, 1983, when Anne Sloan was researching her
July 25, 1913 - page 3 - George Grandchamps and family[...]fred also donated the handcuffs’ to the museum.
29, 1916 - Sheriff - Republican - George Grandchamp[...]Falls; married: wife Mary; medium Homer 12 years old; 2] Edma 4 years old; 3] Narcisse 1
height; stout bu[...]that this is our Homer).
1930 federal census # 32-32 First W ard Thompson Falls In the 1900[...]Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
Town April 4 page 12 notes that he owns his home; that he Mt. h[...]he is 30 years of age and single; that he is
was 22 years of age at the time of his marriage and Mary[...]ore; and is boarding with Joseph S. Hartman.
was 23 years of age; that he is a machinist for the Pow[...]ke this a Sanders County Signal Thur Oct. 29, 1908 - Homer
worth while place in which to live[...]Anderson.
George died February 12, 1947 in a hospital in Townsend,
Montana,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (503)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Narcisse, 2] Dosite, 3] Pete ( 1903 Missoula, Mt.) 4] Oliver[...]86 at 1:10 p.m. in the Miscellaneous Book B page 125 by
Joe and Petronilla had eight children with[...]Agreement made and entered
surviving to 1900: 1] 2] 3] 4] Edma May 9, 1874 5] Nelson into t[...]tween
born March 1870 Canada; 6] Nellie born June 20, 1880 Joseph Grandchamp and Nelson[...]l, Missoula County, M.T.
Quebec Province November 20, 1853 to Didace Charron W itnesse[...]d
Joliette, Quebec) and Marguerite Deshaies (b: 1823). Her obligations in all matters not d[...]he mill
Quebec. Petronilla was one of a family of 20 children. (In they shall be jointly resp[...]to give or take any given
United States in 1880 (20 years ago). Her sister married sum for[...]one way or other within ten days from the
In 1872 Joseph moved to Detroit, Michigan where he[...]Dated August 2, 1886; Record August 3, 1886 in Book B
W oodlin[...]ith a beautiful stand Miscellaneous page 124 - Almchent (spelling??) By B. F.
of virgin timbe[...]the United States of three hundred inches of the
(2 cent stamp) from the County Clerk & Record[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (504)[...]e west, At the time of her death January 25, Mrs. Grandchamp was
yesterday afternoon, and th[...]20, 1849 St. Ambroise, Kildaire, Joilete, Prov. Que[...]rary to descriptions given of Joe by 8, 1852 Canada on his immigration records, I think are th[...]Thompson Falls in 1882.
Petroneil Grandchamp’s will of March 8, 1915[...]her wishes as following: daughter June 9, 1882 - W eeksville Items. - Grandchamps & Lucas
Edma r[...]00.00 - with them.
Grandson Joe Garrad $200.00 - Dau Eva all the rest, Nelson arrived in the United States April 25, 1864 from
residue, residence etc. Canada.
Petroneil died Jan.25, 1917 Calif., at the time of her death A not[...]urch in charge of father Donohue of Plains, 22N township; 30 W range - NW NE Quarter (lot 2) 10
were laid to rest in W ild Rose Cemetery.[...]ction and E half of NE (Lot 3)10 section; both of 22N
Mrs. Grandchamp had been suffering from a sev[...]Aug. 25, 1911 - Stub Volume 3523 page 17 - Volume 1
An obituary will be publish[...]Grandchamp Cornellier.
Quebec province, November 20, 1853. In 1868 she was Nel[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (505)[...]rived in Thompson Falls in 1884, making this his
12 and 13, block 3 in the original townsite of Thomp[...]six brothers had all passed away before him,
May 2, 1913 - page 3 - Narcisse Grandchamp left here[...]ere many years. Nelson, now residing in Los
Dec. 12, 1913 - page 3 - DeCorneillier Nelson Grandchamp[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Nellie was born Jan. 20, 1880 Truckee, Calif., to Joseph
Dec. 19, 1913 -[...]uffered a severe stroke of #2 M argaret - #3 M arie (Fourner)
paralysis last Fr[...]s mother.)
Narcisse died at the age of 76 years 2 months, Oct. 20, As a youngest he went with his parents to Truckee,
1925 Thompson Falls, Mt., buried Oct. 21, 1925 W ildrose California. In 1884 the family[...]sawmill here in a vast stand of uncut
Thur. Oct. 28, 1925 - Obituary - Long Siege of Sickness[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (506)[...]d at Belknap
reads Llagle, marriage book B page 192) were married June on Tuesday. He has fol[...]e porch of her home near W oodlin, when her
1876 (24 years ago) and that he was a naturalized citizen[...]rifle and without further ado,
the IOOF Jan 1, 1902, an organization he was a member of retu[...]Idaho, who was also residing in Prichard at
July 20, 1906 - Nelson Grandchamp, the saw mill man from[...], Plains, Mt. Thurs. Sep. 3, 1936 - District
Aug. 2, 1907 - Belknap - Nelson Grandchamp looking hale[...]on married #3 time to Marie (Dubia) Fournier Jan. 2,
returned on Monday and says George is getting be[...]s, Mt.; white; 69 years of age born Joilett,
Aug. 21, 1908 - Belknap - Nelson Grandchamp went to[...]la, Mont to Leon Dubia and Devina Tetrean -
April 2, 1909 - Belknap- Nelson Grandchamp, who had she had been previously married - married Jan. 2, 1940
been engaged as sawyer at the Messer saw mi[...]and went to California, but a few March 28, 1944. The body was brought from there to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (507)[...]tevensville High school class. She
Co., Mt., June 25 page 6, enumeration dist., 26 (462) notes has been making her home here with her grandparents Mr.
that he is 42 years of age that he was born in Canada East, as[...]where she was telephone manager for 23 years. John Grant,
He came to Montana in 1864[...]the 116th
Alexander married Alta Fay Cloyd Dec. 23, 1912 had the Medical Battalion earning the ran[...]arie, March 3, 1914 discharged July 25, 1945 Ft. Douglas, Utah. It has been
Missoula, Mt. (Howard Robert Saint); 2] David Harvey, noted that thought he w[...]4, 1916 Stevensville, Mt.; 3] W illiam W ard Nov. 28, was the first one from Sanders county th[...]or
1918, Stevensville, Mt.; 4] Albert Owen, March 28, 1921 service.
Mt. - May 17, 1933 Missoula, M[...]er from North
Alta Fay Cloyd was born Dec 1, 1892 Belleville, Republic Dakota, Olive J. Fisku[...]Olive Janette ‘Fisky’ Fiskum was born April 28, 1920
Templeton.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (508)[...]pson Falls.
The Plainsman Plains, Mont. - June. 27, 1944 - Purple A rememberance gatherin[...]harles Otto “Charlie” Grantham was born March 28,
Commendation Certificate. W ard was a fine young man, and 1923, Haynes, N. Dakota to Otto Grantham and Sophia
t[...]Charlie enlisted in the Navy Oct. 21, 1943 and was
Mrs. Grant also received this we[...]losing his served as a Hospital Apprentice 2-C (Dental Technician).
battle stars and other med[...]Lennie; 2] Faye; 3] Charlene; 4] Boyd.
Al[...]ce ‘Connie’ Constance Grantham was born April 27, County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. # 1663 - Charles
1928 Logansport, Ind. to Otto Grantham and Sophia O. Grantham of Thompson Falls, Mt. 20 years of age born
Gaumer.[...]n previously married - married to
(Rob McMullen); 2] Jim; 3] Linda (Clay Cook). Mab[...]ly married - married March 11,
Connie died Jan. 29, 2007 St. George, Utah with 1944 Thomp[...]Mabel Anine Lambert was born Aug, 28, 1927 W innett,
Daily Interlake, Kalispell, Mt. Sunday, Feb 04, 2007 - Mt., to Adler (Ed) Lambert and Velma[...]) Kirby, 78, “left
this life” on Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, in St. George, Utah, at F[...]., Ind. to Otto Grantham and Sophia Gaumer.
April 27, 1928, in Logansport, Ind. to Otto and ?Sophie?[...]following children: 1] Donald; 2] David; 3] Glen; 4]
She loved the outdoors and[...]Kenneth “Paul” Grantham was born June 8, 1925
had a great love for her church and its hymns an[...]n honest, caring person who discharged July 25 1946 San Diego, Ca.
found joy and courage in her[...]ce and Iris; brothers, W illand, Melvin, Paul; 2] Pat Roger; 3] W ayne R.; 4] Kathleen Rosetta.
Pa[...]Kenneth Paul Grantham died June 12, 1986 Oceanside,
She is survived by brother, Charlie Grantham; sister, Mae Cal., and was buried June 20, 1986 W oodlawn Cemetery,
Corcoran; daughters, J[...]Rance, Kelly, Jake, Jon and David. Also left 26, 1986 page 11 - Kenneth Grantham - Columb[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (509)572 Pioneers and Early Set[...]dlawn Cemetery with military rites. He died June 12 in boot camp in San Diego, Calif. He was stat[...]as able to return home to
He was born June 8, 1925 in Plentywood to Otto and Thompson Fal[...]lls; and
Leonard Adler Grantham was born. March 20, 1945 step mother-in-law Ruth Hopki[...]y of Yuba City, Calif., Christina
born May - Aug. 26, 1983 Evaro, Mt. with burial in the City Kenn[...]rantham, both of Morton.
(informant was Leonard); 2] Brad; 3] Arlene (Keeney); 4] Lenny was p[...]Nellie Hopkins.
Leonard died June 5, 2004 Glenoma, W ash., with burial Lenny leaves behind a legacy of honesty, strong work
June 19, 2004 Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson[...]riends and the logging communities of western
17, 2004 Thurs. - Leonard Adler Grantham - Graveside[...]and southwestern W ashington.
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at Thompson Memori[...], W as. 98336.
Glenoma, W ash., Saturday, June 5, 2004 after a prolonged
struggle with cancer. His fi[...]friends. Lloyd W ilson Grantham was born Dec. 25, 1931
Lenny was born to Charles and Mable Gran[...]d, Sheridan Co., Mt., to Otto Grantham and Sophia
20, 1945 in Sandpoint, Idaho. As a child, Lenny att[...]Lloyd had a son Terry Duane born Jan. 1952 - Feb. 27,
family lived on a homestead. The family lived throughout 1952 Clinton, Mt., buried March 2, City Cemetery,
Montana in Martin City, Glacier P[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 1 lot #8 block 2)
finally settling in Thompson Falls, where Lenny[...]ere raised. July 28, 1980 and buried July 31, 1980 in the Tho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (510)[...]cremation, memorial services were held Feb. 29 at W allace
conducted Thursday at the Church of[...]Services.
Grantham, 49, of Missoula who died July 28 of natural Mr. Grantham was born March 11, 1921 in Indiana. He
causes in a parked vehicle on Int[...]ort, Otto Grantham was born Dec. 25, 1890 Logansport
Indiana to Otto Grantham and So[...]n Grantham and
May married Clifford Lavang June 28, 1938 Thompson Mary Jane Nethercutt.[...]Otto and Sophia Gaumer were married Nov. 22, 1910
Information from their marriage license #1256 in the Logansport, Ind. and had 10 ch[...]30 years of age born Clifford Levang; #2 Corcoran, Columbia Falls); 2] Melvin
Adams, North Dakota to Nels Levang and Jennie George March 11, 1921 Cass Co., Ind (Osburn, Id); 3]
Thompson; he had[...]ously married - married to Charles O March 28, 1923; 4] Kenneth Paul June 8, 1925;
Mae Grantham of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 18 years of 5] Alice Constance April 27, 1928 (Marion Kirby of
age born Logansport, Indiana to[...]- married June Ind.; 7] Lloyd W ilson Dec. 25, 1931 Raymond, Sheridan
28, 1938 Thompson Falls, Mt., by A. L. Anderson, Ju[...]and
Melvin George Grantham was born March 11, 1921 Albert Gaumer, Georgetown, Ind.;[...]tywood, Mt. to Thompson
“Mel” enlisted Jan. 27, 1941 at Fort Missoula, Mont. into Falls in[...]wards went thru the bitter South Pacific 27, 1960 front page - Granthams Note 50th Anniversa[...]her Mr. Otto Grantham was born Dec. 25, 1890 at Logansport,
service awards. On June 11t[...](Delphia) Ind. His brothers were: 1] W illiam; 2] Thurman
W hitelash were married at Salt Lake Cit[...]n from the anniversary and family
Mel died Feb. 25, 1988 Silverton, Id. and was cremated sources his siblings are: 1 George W .; 2] Thurman; 3] Stella;
Feb. 29, 1988.[...]isson of Camden,
“Mel” Grantham, 66 died Feb. 25 of a massive heart attack Ind).
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (511)[...]ng of a heart condition. Ivah died Aug. 29, 2003 Anaconda, Mt., with her remains
Officiating at[...]ains. 18, 2003 - Ivah E. Grantham - Graveside services for[...]Anaconda, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003 at 2 p.m.
(Sec 3 lot #8 block 10.)[...]ls, Mt. Ivah passed away peacefully Aug. 29, 2003 surrounded by
Thurs. Nov. 13, 1969 page 2 col 3 - Solpha Grantham Rites family and fr[...]She was born as Ivah Enzy, April 12, 1929 in Libby. She
Grantham, 78, who died Thursday in[...]of Thompson Falls); brothers,
#2 Iva Jensen (Dubie) Robert[...]W illard was inducted into the Army March 18, 1942 and W illard; parents; brother, Alden Dubi[...], Naomi
sent to Ft. Lewis, W a. He served in the 124th Quarter Sizemor.
Master Bakery Co., e[...]and Ivah had the following children: 1] Russell, 2] The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 30, 1905[...]and Feb. 27, 1905 page 8 col 2 - Death - Mike Grau of
Ivah was born.[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.
W illard died Nov. 26, 1977 Thompson Falls, Mont. and
was buried Nov. 29, 1977 City Cemetery, Thompson Falls,[...]ectory as F. Gravelle.
W illard Thomas Grantham, 62, a long time resident of The Sanders[...]ied in his sleep Saturday morning. March 24, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Fred Grav[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (512)[...]to Salt Lake City from Butte in 1907 where he
1942 - Bob Racicot and Jack Graves both former students at operated a floral shop until 1920 when he moved to Sanders
Thompson Falls, recentl[...]out 1913, Salt Lake
The W eekly Montanian Jan. 12, 1895 page 3 - Mike City, Utah to Ber[...]- Elizabeth Gray of
The W eekly Montanian Aug. 24, 1895 page 3 - Mike Thompson Falls,[...]Association.
W eekly Montanian Oct. 24, 1895 - Mike Graws Sanders Co[...]State
they had: 1] Stanley H. about 1909 Calif.; 2] Elizabeth J. University, Missoula, Mont. -[...]W ayne the Florence hotel.
Co., Iowa page 267D.- Melville W . Rew, farmer, 44 years of[...]mpson Falls, Mt.to
Ruth A. 10 years of age, Iowa; 2] Jennie M. 6 years of age George Sayatovich.[...]Information from their marriage license #1122 in the
1930 federal census #34-34 School Dist #2 outside of TF - Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - George
April 12-14 page 18 notes that they own their home; Bert Sayatovich of Big Fork, Montana; white; 24 years of age
was 32 years of age at time of marriage as was Jennie M;[...]ied Elizabeth Gray of Thompson Falls, mt.; white; 22
W ed. June 26, 1935 - Mrs. Sam W akefield and twins, after a[...]the Thursday afternoon June 13, when
7, 1960 page 2 col 7 - Former Rancher Dies in Missoula -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (513)[...]nts, to the Myrtle Stipes was born Feb. 20, 1926 St. Paul, Mt. to
strains of Mendelssohn’s “W[...]n of index has her birth as Jan. 31, 1926).
honor, and Mr. Stanley Gray was groomsman. Mrs[...]een Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Nov. 28, 1974 page 9 -
boughs and wild flowers. After th[...]Mr. Gray was born in Plains April 11, 1921. He received
with playground recreation work whi[...]his education in Plains and lived there for about 20 years
there. Mr. Sayatovich was graduated from t[...]er of Maud Gray. Oct. 20, 1911 - page 3 - M. B. Gray, the well known
The[...]ere on Monday
Glen E. Gray was born April 11, 1921 Plains, Mt. to Percy to assume a position i[...]k and recorder.
Glen married Myrtle Stipes Jan. 29, 1945 Plains, Mt. and Sanders County Sig[...]Maud
they had the following children: 1] Renaldo; 2] Sherri; 3] Gray a copyist in the clerk and[...]ake effect January 1, 1908 to W .
of Plains, Mt.; 23 years of age born Plains, Mt., to Percy D.[...]he had not been previously married - married Jan. 29, 1945 not listed in the 1911 Thompso[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (514)[...]ren: Charles R. Greeley and Sadie.
1] Bud; 2] Gussy; 3] Raymond ‘Ray’ B., April 1883 Utah.[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 29, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
In Stella H[...]hat the Greeleys first came Thompson Falls 22 years ago, while still a young boy,
here they wer[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, as in his boyhood days. Mr. and Mrs. Gr[...]upon his filing a sufficient bond in the sum of $2,000. Alex Harold & Betty Jean[...]iage of Alex Harold Green was born June 28, 1927 Heron, Mont.,
Henry and Charity Gates as the Jus[...]d friends of Sadie asked him to speak Sept. 28, 1945 San Diego, Ca.
a few words over her grave.[...]true Helena, Mt., to discharge Sept. 28, 1945 San Diego, Ca.
devoted wife. This being th[...]the people of Kelly died August 20, Lewiston, Idaho.
Thompson tender there heartfel[...]28, 2003 page 5 - Alex Harold “Kelly” Green. - Long[...]esident of Green died W ednesday, August 20, in Lewiston, Idaho of
Thompson Falls who[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (515)[...]with the death of my mother, Florence, January 24, 1931
Melvin, their son, died Aug. 1910 burie[...]to return to Montana to live
Sept. 6, 1910 - page 2 - Card of Thanks - I wish to express with He[...]d the 8th grade I also started working part
Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Merling, the 16-month-old child[...]residence Sunday afternoon, Dec. 1942 I passed Aviation Cadet exams in Spokane, and
con[...]le weeks training I woundup in the Hospital
Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Miss Eglantine Busette of Havre[...]The 28th of June I was transferred to Logan, Utah for[...]ng. I graduated 10th of August 1944, and was
Jan. 23, 1914 - front page col 3 - A Narrow Escape - Fre[...]eleased.
George Grant Green was born Aug. 17, 1924, Heron, Mt., Earlier when stationed in[...]a
The Green family was living in Heron and in 1928 the sailor, and was very ill in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (516)[...]Thompson Falls, Montana

Army, that was on Aug. 29, 1946. Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept 29,
Virginia Elizabeth Hill and I were married N[...]would not tell how he had
In the Spring of 1952 I was in V. A. Hospital at Fort escaped.[...]Gerald ‘Jerry’ Green died Jan. 16, 2004 Vancouver, W ash.
my orders for recall to acti[...]e family, Virginia (Ginger) two girls and a 22, 2004 - Gerald “Gerry” J. Green - Former Thompso[...]ita Kansas, Denver, Colorado and back 16, 2004 at the Vancouver Veterans Administration Nursi[...]0 ft. Trailer house. Gerry was born June 25, 1919 in Aregard, N.D. He
Dropping the family of[...]l
returned to the U. S., for reassignment. August 27, 1956 I B-25 Bomber top turret gunner and flew several bombin[...]r in Tashkent (Siberia), Russia from September 1942
In the fall of 1956 as a Captain I took comman[...]ded the Air Medal with 1
unit was active until 1962, the de-activated due to Bronze Clu[...]f the small population in APTO Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars; 1 Service Stripe; 2
our county.[...]Lodge #32; Valley of Vancouver Scottish Rite; Afifi Shrine;[...]een Martha W ashington Chapter #42, Order of the Easter Star
Gerald J. Green was born June 25, 1919 Arnegard, North and Vancouver POW[...]Jerry was inducted into the Army Air Corps Dec. 22, 1941 Nova Scotia and most of the contiguo[...]rved in the 3008th AAF BU In 1992, after 50 years, he was recognized and awa[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (517)[...]A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 22 at 3 in the 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directo[...]d for Tuesday from 9 a.m. t 5 Falls in 1921 through 1927. His card noted that he resided in
p.m., W ednes[...]W hitepine, Mt.; 1938 he was living in Tuscor; 1952
to 3 p.m. at the funeral chapel.[...]er.
Graveside services are to be Saturday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m., at
Greenwood Memorial Terrace, 211 N. Government W ay.[...]gational Church Falls, Mt.
Memorial Fund, 1220 NE 68 th Street, Vancouver, W ash.[...]Dec. 19,
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thur. June 24, 1937 - Local 1957 Thurs. - Green Partic[...]t land mass, air defense, anti-submarine and
Dec. 21, 1906 - Harry Green has opened up a barber shop[...]en and Mary Gallager.
Harry Green was born June 28, 1891 Mant-vile, Minn., to Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Jan. 19, 1912 -
Thomas B. Greene and Mary E. Harnd[...]some cold here, but much colder there, being 28 below. He
Falls Polk directory.[...]lowing: Harry Greene residing in W hitepine, Mt.; 26 Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday May 3, 1912 -
years of age; born June 28, 1891 (Mant–vile) Minn.; Greenspr[...]Information from their marriage license # 209 in the
Herman Edward Green was born to ____ G[...]H. Green of Greensprings, Mont.; white; 25 years of age
Maude Sullings.[...]years
a Ship’s cook 3-C. He was discharged Nov. 26, 1945 of age born Fargo, No[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (518)582 Pioneers and Early S[...]Jas. H. Green
29, 1916 - For Assessor - democrats - Jas H. Green[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Interest Col 2 - James H. Green, who has occupied the
Aug. 18, 1916 - front page col 2 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. position of ass[...]rps at Missoula last Saturday, and was found
Feb. 22, 1917 - Local Items - F. J. Guffler of Camas Prai[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
March 29, 1917 - Local Items - Mrs. Jas. Green received Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - page eight - News of
word Tuesday of the[...]ting trip near Larchwood. Mrs. Green is
The May 28th, 1917 W orld W ar I draft card noted the[...]nd never lets the season pass without getting the
29 years of age; born March 4, 1887 Crighton? Neb.;[...]June Green had the following children: 1] Kerry; 2] 3]
growth forming near inner corner of eye.[...]Kerry & Betty June (Reynolds) Green
Page Col. 2 - Jas. H. Green Resigns.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept 25,
possible.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (519)[...]ds. Clayton Howard Greene was born June 29, 1925
The couple was married Aug. 28 in Coeur d’Alene. Thompson Fa[...]Clayton enlisted into the Navy June 25, 1943 Spokane,
Lt. Green, son of Mrs. June Gr[...]Pullman last spring. (Subdivision 22); USS Lamprey (SS372) earning the rating[...]1946 Shoemaker, Ca.
Phillip was born Dec. 20, 1914 Arnigard/Amigard, ND to Clayton[...]Clayton and Doris E. Melby were married Oct. 2, 1945
married to Tackett?? living in Spokane, W a.; 2] Jo born Thompson Falls, Mt., and had th[...]. Cheryl (Ed Freed of Thompson Falls); 2] Marilyn (Jim Frye
Marriage certificate # 1159[...]son Falls, Creek, son Keith).
Mt.; white; 21 years of age born Minot, W ard Co., North[...], the family then moved to
Noxon, Montana; white; 22 years of age born Coney, Ridgefiel[...]ransmitter up on Clark’s Peak.
Phil died Nov. 25, 1983 Randall, W ashington and is[...]1960 and remained a member until 1962: his card noted that[...]Repair Shop; that he served in the Navy from June 25,
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson 1943 to April 6, 1946 serial # 7651294.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 3, 1918 - front page col 2 - Lee Green, Doris died March 8, 1986 Missou[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 10, 1918 - front page col 2 - Did Not Mr. Greene served in the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (520)[...]rvice flag.
Earl W alter. Greene was born April 22, 1896 in This will now be done, b[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
Mt.; 21 years of age; born April 22, 1896 Glenwood, directory lists her[...]s of Local Harry Greene was born June 7, 1928 Thompson Falls,
Interest - Earl Greene, who went[...]in 7, 1996, Harry Greene born June 7, 1928 in Thompson
1920 and that is the only year noted on his card.[...]and Iwilder Greene.
Earl W . Greene died Oct. 27, 1918 in the Vancouver W orked for N[...]. The Leon Harry Greene was born Dec. 21, 1926 Thompson
young man was a member of the last cont[...]ejected Leon enlisted into the Navy Dec. 20, 1944 and served at
because of light physical de[...]Mrs. L - Greene of
W hitepine. He was born April 22, 1896 at Springfield, W hitepine; medi[...]Leon married Gertrude E. Matthews Oct. 13, 1923
He worked one summer in Thompson Falls at the[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. and they had: 1] Mary E., May 28,
Malmberg and Jacks garage and was well known and 1924 Sandpoint, Idaho; 2] Clayton, June 29, 1925 3] Leon
respected here as an industrious, honorable and upright Harry, Dec 21, 1926.
young man. Besides his parents, he leaves four[...]H. Green of Kootenia, Idaho; 24 years of age born Oshes,
W hile his hom[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (521)[...]585

Mathews of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 21 years of age; born Thomas B. &[...]ry Ellen Hand in 1887 and they had the
Oct. 13, 1923 Thompson Falls, Mt. by T. H. Barker,[...]tnesses: Percy Matthews and Evelyn Green. 25, 1889 Jamesville, Minn; 2] Harry, June 22/28, 1891
Gertrude Matthews was born about 1902 Callahan, Mantinuto/vile, Minn.; 3] I[...]ah Jane Dewdney. Minn.; 4] Earl W ., April 22, 1896 Springfield, Minn; 5]
Father born in Canada[...]Hand was born 1863.
Leon Greene died Nov. 9, 1926 Missoula, Mt. with burial The Sanders Coun[...]. Green, rancher
(Certif. #6185 Death Vol 1 folio 203 Missoula County of W hite Pine.
Court[...]alls Town, April 8 page 15 notes that Gertrude is 26 years Dr. Peek’s hospital W ednesday night.[...]B.
child is listed as a boy Harry L, born about 1926. Green.
Sanders County Independen[...]Mother’s Pensions - Gertrude E. Sept. 27, 1907 - W hitepine - Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Green an[...]d by the county - Sanders County Signal April 2, 1908 - W hitepine - Mrs.
Gertrude E. Greene $30.[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday
Mary E. Greene was born May 28, 1924 Sandpoint, Idaho Jan. 14, 1910 - Third pa[...]Mrs. John Eichert. July 12, 1912 - Ranch Home Burns - The beautiful ranch
Mary m[...]noon.
County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. # 1812 - Beverly The blaze is supposed to have[...]defective
W . McGrath of Mansfield, W ashington; 21 years of age flue and was first discover[...]g to the floor.
E. Greene of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 21 years of age born The fire had gained[...]rude Matthews - contents were saved and in 20 minutes the entire house and
she had not[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (522)[...]rly Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Sept. 12, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. T. B. Green and children[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
2] Harry; 3] Irvin; 4] Earl; 5] Evelyn (Turk); 6] F[...]n Green of Trout Creek; he was a farmer, Aug. 25, 1916 - page 4 col 1 - Miss Lucile Greenwood wil[...]n Turk.
Mr. Green moved to Sanders County in 1902, and since Fred & Dora (Ca[...]near W hitepine. Fred Greeve was born June 29, 1918 Quenamo, Kansas.
He was buried in the ce[...]t. and they had the following children: 1] Larry; 2]
The Ledger family extends its deep sympathy to[...]vening at the
James A. Greenwood was born April 22, 1887 Franklin, family home in Thompson F[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs. Greeve was born June 29, 1918 in Quenamo, Kans., where
Feb. 15, 1917 - L[...]ka; three daughters, Rosella Beauclair,
The May 28th 1917 W orld W ar I draft card noted the[...]ley, Thompson Falls; one
years of age; born April 22, 1887 Franklin, Neb.; lawyer brother[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (523)[...]Andone Gregar Feb. 2, 1912 - front page - Griffin W ants To Come Home -
Th[...]1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory. March 22, 1912 - page 3 - C. W . Griffin, of the forest[...]June 28, 1912 - front page - Local Men Organize Big Drug[...]. Griffin, J. J. Matulys
W eekly Montanian Feb. 22, 1896 - A. J. Grenough, the and A. W . T[...]druggist and
Frederick G. Grieves was born June 29, 1919 Kansas. registered pharmacist p[...]ce The new company is capitalized at $20,000, divided into
W orthy. Freddie died in an auto accident and Bruce married 1200 shares of a par value of $25 per share, with power to
the #2 to Myrna W ortly.[...]acture all lines of goods as are
Fred died Jan. 21, 1980 in Thompson Falls, Mt., burial usu[...]rug business. It is the intention of the
was Jan. 27, 1980 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine,[...]len (Feeny) Griffin Sept. 6, 1912 - page 3 - Claude W . Griffin has received the[...]r, the Sanders County Ledger Friday Dec. 27, 1912 - front page - License Is Issued - A marriage
Oct. 27, 1911 made note of his job - C. W . Griffin, ass[...]Claude married Helen Feeney Dec. 31, 1912 in Thompson
The 1909 Thompson Falls Polk direct[...]W . Griffin of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 27 years of age
sold lots 10, 11,12 and 13 in block 47 in the original born[...]d to Helena Feeney of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 27
this property in the near future.[...]h Sloan. - she had not been previously
Jan. 5, 1912 - page 3 - C. W . Griffin, of the forest service, married - married Dec. 27, 1912 Thompson Falls, Mt. by B.
will leave for C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (524)[...]evening for Spokane, where he met his sister
page 22, 1915 - front page col 2 - Griffin Resigns - C. W .
people for any comment[...]Cabinet forest reserve in the fall of 1912 and has not only a
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]Helena The Cabinet reserve employs about 20 men during the
Feeny W ed. - Claude W . Griffin,[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Aug. 27, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. C. W . Griffin leaves the last
Feb. 28, 1913 - page 3 - C. W . Griffin was calle[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (525)[...]iffin He was involved in Banking and in 1872 was a dirctor of
has disposed of his business in[...]Frank C. Griffith March 25, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls[...]Griggs & Foster, arrived here from St. Paul
Feb. 23, 1912 - page 3 - Frank Griffith, who had charge of[...]B. F. Grigsby
Aug. 16, 1912 - front page col 3, at the bottom - F. C.[...]ormerly of Thompson, Mont., arrived the June 26, 1914 - front page col 6 - New Barbershop -
firs[...]riffith and John F. Molin. Nov. 29, 1907 - Mr. Grimes who has been an operator here[...]n Spokane.
W illiam Griffith was born February 28, 1895 Loveland, The Sanders County Ledg[...]illiam C. Griffith of Bonners Ferry died November 29, Dexter Norton Grimm was born Oct. 31, 1[...]Sanders County Ledger April 2, 1959 front page -
Services were held at the J[...]some Sanders County Ledger Thur. April 23, 1959 page 5 -
years. (Other information was not[...]they had the
Chauncy W . Griggs was born in 1832 Ct., of English following children: 1] Curits; 2] Kevin; 3] Clayton; 4] Tia
parents.[...]ere Lorraine Elsie Thurman was born Nov. 26, 1942
he went to St. Paul in 1856 where he married Mart[...]in the 3rd Minnesota infantry and was March 25, 2004 - Dexter Grimm, 64, longtime Thompson
s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (526)[...]r, she and her husband, Dexter
when he was about 12 years old. The family moved to the share[...]kota; a daughter Tia Lawrence of Sagle; four
over 20 years, until an injury forced him to retire.[...]following children: 1] Harringar; 2] Sharon (Franck); 3]
Dexter is survived by his[...]a
Graveside services were held Saturday, March 20, at the farmer.
W hitepine Cemetery, W hi[...]March 23, 1906 - W illiam Griswold, who lives just east of
Lorraine died March 6, 2006 Sandpoint, Idaho with burial town, fell[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
2006 Thurs. - Lorraine Elsie Grimm - Lorraine Elsie[...]ry pretty place just east of town, was in town on
2006, in Sandpoint, Idaho.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
2006, at the Longbridge Restaurant at the south end of the Sept. 21, 1906 - The report that W illiam D. Griswold had[...]about three-quarters
Lorraine was born on Nov. 26, 1942, in Pendleton, Ore., of a mile east[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (527)[...]revailing that death had not come longer page 21 D - Nancy Groat (widow); 50 years born Michigan,[...]he conclusion that born Iowa, father born NY.; 2] Frank 14 born Iowa, father
Griswold had arisen a[...]had dug before being stricken down. June 26, 1892 Aitkin, Aitkin Co., Minn; 2] Clara Maud born
There was no evidences of a st[...]y, by natural Frank Roy Groat was born June 26, 1892 Aitkin, Aitkin
causes, possibly heart failure.”[...]dd Roy married Esta Leeana Hoot May 24, 1913, Sandpoint,
Fellows hall on Sunday afterno[...]respects to the departed old timer. Gust Moser 2] ; 3] ; 4] ; 5] ; 6] .
made a few appropriate rem[...]several Esta Leeana Hood was born Aug. 27, 1897 Central Point,
selection. The burial was m[...]a number of years he Esta died July 21, 1986 Salem, Oregon with burial in
follow[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (528)592 Pioneers and Early Se[...]s, and in spite of 18 years of age, Ore; 2] Nancy J. 16 years of age Ore; 3]
every effort on[...]1888 Thompson
Dennis M. Groom was born about 1832 Missouri, his Falls, Mt., and is bur[...]es Bennet Groom
children: 1] W illiam Henry - May 2,1862; 2] Nancy Jane James Bennett Groom was born may 14, 1879 Oregon to
Feb. 25, 1864-1883 (Nancy was married May 31, 1883 to[...]m, some think that he was married
Seth Pshaw Nov. 22, 1883); 5] Robert E. Lee June 4, 1869 and[...]on, Asa
W yoming.); 6] Sarah Lucretia March 3, 1872; 7] Mary Eliza
March 11, 1874 Oregon - died at ag[...]rial in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 8] David Holtz Dec. 12, Ulysses Jackson ‘Jack’ Groom was[...]om and Mary Garred by Nineveh Dec. 23, 1887 Milton-Freewater, Ore and died 1950
Ford,[...]therine ‘Kate’ Emerich dates or parentage was
28, 1861.[...]e address, although it is in Ulysses died 1920 with burial in the W alla W alla
W ashington sta[...]W illiam H. Groom was born May 2, 1862 Umatilla
Mary Garred was born Dec. 14, 1845 Mis[...]., Oregon to settle on land they filed on Nov. 1852. They Garred.)
left Missouri with the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (529)[...]Baker of McCone, Kansas.
George Gros was born 1872. Mr. Baker ha[...]he Thompson
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 1 plot # 12. Falls Fraternal cemetery,[...]12.)
Ivan & Pearl (Campbell) Gros[...]Fraternal cemetery,
Ivan Gros was born about 1912 Larchwood, Montana to Thompson Falls, Mt. section 22 plot # 20
George Gros and Anna L. McClain.
Ivan married Pearl Campbell March 16, 1942 Superior, Ivan Delmar & Clara (M[...]Ivan Delmar Gross was born May 27, 1912 Larchwood,
Information from their marriage lice[...]van Gros of Ivan entered the Army April 23, 1943 and was sent to Ft.
Thompson Falls, Mt.; w[...].
Pearl Campbell of Stevensville, Montana; white; 22 years of Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]mpson Falls ranger district:
married March 16, 1942 Superior, Montana by Chas. Andy’s[...]Ivan died Feb. 25, 1974 Fort Harrison, Mont. and was
Pearl Campbell was born about 1920 Butte, Silver Bow buried Feb.1974 Frate[...]Mr. Gross, a W orld W ar II veteran died Feb. 25 at Fort
Mabel E. Groesbeck came to Thompson Falls 1885. Harrison. He was born May 27, 1912 in Larchwood. He[...]e; two stepsons, Harold
George Gros was born 1872 Germany. Maplethorpe,[...]oula and Mrs. Clara
had: 1] Pearl (Bert Glidden); 2] Ivan Delmar, born about Miller, Vancouver[...]d in the 1917 directory.
1930 federal census # 124-125 Third W ard Thompson
Falls town, April 8-9 page[...]Owen A. Groves
home; that George was 32 years of age at time of marriage Owen A. Groves was born about 1869/1870 Minn., to
and Anna was 28 years; that he speaks German; he[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (530)[...]ldren: 1] Marvin May 1, 1947 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2][...]ronica ‘Roni’ Jaeger June 4, 1994
of age Mn.; 2] Sarah E. 9 years of age Mn.; 3] Eulalia 8[...]Norton); 4] Albertie (dau) 3 years Tory Allen; 2] Angela Michelle (Stephen Kolbeins).
of age Mn. ([...]ranklin E. 7 months Mn. Marvin died July 3, 2004 Bremerton, W ash. with burial
Thomas came to Montana in 1882 arriving here in July 9, 2004 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Thompson in 1890. (Da[...]arvin
article in Sanders County Ledger Friday may 23, 1913.) “Gary’ Gruber, 57, of Breme[...]Falls, Mt. Friday cancer Saturday, July 3, 2004.
July 21, 1905 - T. D. Groves visited with his son at Kim[...]Gruber of Seattle, W ash.; a
Dec. 1, 1911 - page 2 - T. D. Groves returned Saturday from daughte[...]A funeral service will be held Friday, July 9, 2004 at 1
blizzards and back tracked for Thompson F[...]laborer. W ash, 98124.
1915 Thompson Falls Thompson Falls Polk dire[...]fle
which was shipped this afternoon on train No. 2 to Kimball, Thursday for that fine sil[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (531)[...]ther and Mamie Mae Redden. Feb. 22, 1917 - Local Items - F. J. Guffler of Camas Prairie
Frank was inducted into the Army Oct. 17, 1942 Butte, has been entered upon the county pa[...]Frank was discharged Nov. 1, assistant.
1942 Camp Roberts (2 months 5 days). At the time of his The S[...]ved here
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. July 28, 1938 - Local Sunday from North Yakima, W a[...]Springs; 1951 assessor.
Grand Canyon, Ariz; 1952 Snider, Mt.; 1959 Plains; he The Sande[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs.
entered the service Oct. 16, 1942 Butte, Mt. and was Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Fred Guffler has
d[...]or and resigned the
Co. A 79th Bn; serial # 39613124; born July 8, 1906 Eddy, office the first o[...]- Perma - Camas Prairie - Fred
Frank died April 29 1975 of a gun shot wound at Cooper Guffler[...]1975 with ashes buried consideration being $2,000.
in Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.. Mr. Howard[...]shington, last week where they will
8, 1975 page 12 col. 1 - Frank Guenther - Funeral services ma[...]Guffler and son left Sunday for their ranch at
a 12 gauge shotgun was self inflicted.[...]Aug. 11, 1921 Thursday. - News of Plains - Fred Gufler of[...]ome
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday May 24, 1912 - dental work done.
Local News - Frederick[...]his homestead. He has Thur. Aug. 11, 1921 - Camas Prairie - Fred Guffler, clerk of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (532)[...]ompson Falls and Howard S.
Thompson Falls January 26th, the ceremony being Gulseth, s[...]attended the couple. They F. Curran, at 2:00 p.m. o’clock on August 30th. The bride
were[...]the bride, was the
Etta M. Guillaume died Oct. 27, 1982 with burial in the Matron of honor and Emil[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. April 26, children: 1] Gregor; 2] Betsy (#1 Babcock div.); 3] Tom.
1956 Thurs.- Ja[...]e rifle, chemical and radiological warfare, 1962 page 2 - Yokosuka, Japan - Gregory E. Gummer,
general ac[...]Alice D. Guinard
Alice D. Guinard died Oct. 27, 1982 with burial in the R[...]The Sept. 12, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the[...]Thompson Falls, will go to Butte Thursday, Sept. 21, to Rapids, MI.; medium height; medium b[...]rn about 1933.
Lucian E. Guinard was born March 26, 1900 Everett, The Daily Interlake, Kalispell, Mt. Dec. 26, 1952 -
W ash.[...]malformed
Lucian was found dead in his car Nov. 26, 1953 near Clear heart, cherished Friday the[...]It was just six weeks ago when Frank Gunderson, 20,
1] Ben died 1976, burial in Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt., 2] Thompson Falls, Mont., walked into the surgeon[...]pairing a heart artery which
Plains (they adopted 2 children) failed t[...]han
Jeannette Marie Racicot was born June 18, 1922 to Harry $140.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (533)[...]It was just six weeks ago when Frank Gunderson, 20,
mother and another brother died of heart condit[...]tal
and they had the following children: 1] Adam; 2] Lindsey. here got together. The surgeon[...]ur. May charge for the operation.
30, 2002 - Dale Arthur Gunderson - Dale’s battle with[...]r 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 friends. Funeral services[...]ion is known technically as patent
Friday May 31, 2002 at 5 p.m. at Shining Mountain Church, du[...]en: 1] Dale Arthur, Feb. 19, 1950 Kalispell, Mt.; 2]
from Thompson Falls High School, he went on to g[...]orestry. Betty Jean Myer was born Jan. 29, 1922 Denver, Colorado
Following graduation, Dale ent[...]merchant; he served in the Army with the 294th AAA
Dale was preceded in death by his fathe[...]Searchlight BN; he entered the service Jan. 26, 1942 and
He is survived by son Adam Gunderson, who is[...]Susan Betty Jean died Aug. 5, 2007 W alla W alla, W ash.
Dohrmann (Randy) of Milt[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. August 23,
(Connie) of Thompson Falls; nephews Jason (Heather) 2007 - Former Thompson Falls resident Betty Jean
Do[...]Gunderson 85, passed away Aug. 5, 2007 at Quail Run
W ashington; niece and nephew Bec[...]were held Monday, Aug. 20 at First Christian Church in[...]Betty was born Jan. 29, 1922 in Denver, Colo., to Mr. and
Frank Gunderson was born about 1932. Mrs. Russell Myer. S[...]ewood,
The Daily Interlake, Kalispell, Mt. Dec. 26, 1952 - Colo., and graduated from Lakewood[...]Gary John Gunderson were married June 22, 1941 in
Life - Seattle - A young Montana[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (534)[...]where Betty worked as a receptionist for Century 21 Mammie M. Redden; white; 22 years of age born New
Seaquist & Associates for s[...]1882 Chicago, Ill. had the following children: 1] Agne[...]y Ca 1883 Ill. (Vandeventer); 2] Gertrude Grace April 19,
Congregational Church,[...]tory lists him as a carpenter for the May 23, 1913 - page 3 - Victor Seward was in from
Thomp[...]# 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 9 page 24A # 59-59 - George
Frank Gu[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. married at the age of 24 years; born Illinois; parents born
April 25, 1934 -M&M. Frank Gunther and family moved to[...]mother born NY; (son) W illiam 42 years; single; born
Frances[...]ned the American Legion in Thompson Falls in
Nov. 29, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Miss Frances[...]80 years, 2 months and 25 days, with his body being shipped
George A.[...]her was born ca 1869 Remlingen, Bavaria, #102 Sanders County, Mt., noted W illiam G. Gun[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (535)[...]ly given he passed away. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Trout Creek - Bill Gunther took a load[...]the auspices of the Cataract Creek area for 52 years, died Tuesday evening at his home
Commander[...]m B. July 12, 1907 - John W ictor Olson appeared before the cl[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. July
20, 1961 front page col - Rites Held For Gertrude G[...]daughter and her birth date - Gerda July 12, 1933.

W illiam George Gunthe[...]age 3 - M. Gustafson arrived here Saturday
in the 20th Squadron, 2nd Prov. Regiment, ASAP. He was[...]e resignation of Frank Stefan.
discharge December 21, 1918 at the Vancouver Barracks, M[...]s a farmer who also children: 1] son; 2] Paul.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (536)[...]and men’s furnishing clerk at the Dec. 20, 1907 - Clem Haas, one of the popular miners
Tho[...]June 28, 1912 - page 3 - Tom Ridlen and Clem Haas, both
The 1[...]George W . Hadgeman was born about 1852 St. Paul,
waiter for F. A. Mason.[...]was a miner and single. He committed suicide Aug. 28,
directory.[...]St. Paul Sept. 2, 1914.
W illiam P. Gwinn
Cornelius G. Bradshaw in Aug, 24, 1889, along with[...]W illiam P. Gwin and James B. Leahy filed on 54.12 acres Laura A. Hadley was born about 19[...]ra Thorpe.
Bureau of Land Management document # 15203 - Sec 17 Harold married Laura A. Hadley January 6, 1934 in
and 18 - township 21N - Range 29W . Plains, M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (537)[...]was reported in the early morning of Aug. 16, 1952
Paw, Van Buren Co., Michigan to Cairo George Hage[...]brought under control. He had
birthdate at Sept. 22). been dri[...]1] Olla b&d: June 10, died at the age of 52 years.
1884; 2] Lola b: June 10 1884; 3] Leon b: Aug 1, 1885 d: George died Aug. 16, 1952 Thompson Falls, Mt., with
Feb. 1886; 4] Clara b: Mar 11, 1886 d: Aug 9, 1914 (Arthur burial Aug. 17, 1952 Thompson Falls City cemetery,
Holten Seager); 5] Harry b: Dec 31, 1888 d: March 5, 1962; Thompson Falls, Mt. lot # block 3.
6] Myrtle[...]Forsyth Independent, Forsyth, Mt., Thur. Aug. 28, 1952 -
Jennings Bryan b: Oct. 16, 1894 (#1 Mary Elizab[...]ituary - Last Rites at Thompson Falls for George
#2 Alice); 8] Phoebe Jane b: June 18, 1898 d: Aug 6,[...]death of her brother, Cairo George
Evaline b: Aug 27, 1901 d: Nov. 9, 1985 (Amos Franklin Hagerman, 52, formerly of Forsyth, in Thompson Falls. He
Pertu[...]early Saturday morning, August 16, in a
Gibbs); 12] Robert Thomas b: April 24, 1909 d: Sept. 20, fire which completely destroyed his home.[...]Mr. Hagerman was born September 23, 1899 at Paw Paw,
CG’s parents arrived in Mo[...]eading north of Orinoco, Mt. His father died Dec. 26, Morgan, Colorado. In 1936 he moved from Fors[...]c Railway and lumber mills.
Cairo homestead on 320 acres Jan. 5, 1917 in Rosebud In addit[...]John and Richard, both of Thompson Falls,
½ Sec. 28 Township 7-N Range 41-E Rosebud Co., Mt.[...]f Oregon, Jen Eddy of Livingston, Harriet
on Nov. 23, 1917 Forsyth, Mt., by Judge A. V. Saunders.[...]of Forsyth and W illiam of
Thomas June 10, 1919; 2] Elnora Fern July 13, 1924; 3] W a.; six grandchildren.
John Jacob Dec. 26, 1926 (Edith Johnson); 4] Marion Funeral[...]block 3.)
Olive Aletha Barrett was born Sept. 23, 1900 Saffordville,
Kansas to W illiam Louis Bar[...]Elnora Fern Hagerman was born July 13, 1924 to Cairo
grasshoppers were so thick, they were e[...]th good water. Brother children: 1] Lois; 2] Larry; 3] Darla.
Harry was already living in Tho[...]arrett) Hagerman
He took up another parcel of 625.2 acres Sept. 11, 1937 Harry Hagerman was bor[...]ldren remember born: 1] Ruth M. born April 21, 1930 (Archie Jahnke); 2]
of seeing and being told, was of how self sufficient she was Rheta M. born May 7, 1928 (W illiam Jahnke).
in providing food for her fam[...]nd children: 1] Claris Melvin March 18, 1891; 2] Orland E.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (538)602 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Aug. 26, 1895; 4] Elva L. March 16, 1898; 4] Oliva Aleth[...]sign, accompanied by Hazel Cook as pianist,
Sept. 23, 1900 Saffordville, Ks.; 5] George W ashington[...](Charles Roy ‘Chuck’ Stern - son Brock); 2] Sherry Lynn
Nov. 7, 1917 with the recording in t[...]y Jacqueline); 4]
Harry Hagerman died May 5, 1962 Thompson Falls, Mt., Gary John (Carol H[...]Edith Victoria Johnson was born March 11, 1922
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thu[...]Nels Peter Johnson and Nanny Paulina
March 8, 1962 page 5 col 4 - Harry Hagerman Passes[...]f the Deaf convention in Livingston. Both were
1962, at the family home in Thompson Falls. Hagerman h[...]rsary this year. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thur. July 26, 2002 - Golden Anniversary.)
today in the LDS Chapel wi[...]ll
directing. The remains may be viewed from 1 to 2 p.m. May 1953 as a grader. He normally[...]married to Elva Edith died Feb. 19, 2006 with burial in the Thompson
Luisa Barrett on J[...]Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
In 1920, he was employed as a laborer by the Northern[...]na and transferred to Thompson February 26 2006 - Edith V. Hagerman - Plains - Edith
Falls in 1922. He was later promoted to section foreman and[...]h the railroad. As a Father on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, while residing at the Clark
resident of Thomp[...]of Edith was born in Missoula on March 11, 1922, to
expressing his love of Montana’s mountains[...]re
the direction of the Shrider Funeral May 8, 1962. married at the First Lutheran Church in Missoula on July 28,
Alva \Elva L. died at the age of 94 years, Feb. 28, 1993 1951, and they spent their honeymoon[...]r her family and also
John Jacob was born Dec. 26, 1926 Forsyth, Mt. the son worked at the Gamble[...]ssoula, Montana on July smile for everyone.
28, 1951 in the First English Lutheran Churc[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (539)[...]Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Our W ash.; grandchildren Brock Sterns,[...]s nieces and nephews.
Jack died Saturday, April 22, 2006, Plains, Mont., with Funeral services[...]at 11 a.m. Thursday, April
funeral services April 27, 2006. 27, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
Missoulian,[...]ents are under the care of Bunch-Toews Funeral
30 2006 - Thompson Falls, Mt. - John Jacob ‘Jack’[...]iety, Box 774, Thompson Falls, MT
Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the Clark Fork Valley Nursing 59873.
Home.
Jack was born Dec. 26, 1926, on the homestead in Forsyth Orval T[...]Orval Thomas married Yvonne M. Scott Aug. 24, 1944
the Deaf and Blind in Great Falls, graduat[...]following children: 1] Orval; 2] Terry.
Jack was employed by Flodin's Lumber Co. as a tally man Yvonne M. Scott was born about 1922 Yorkshire, England
for one year and later was hir[...]k River and finally to W .I. Lumber Sept. 25, 1935 - Speaking of fishing, Tom Hagerman
Produc[...]he
convention in Billings. They were married July 28, 1951, in great abundance of food material[...]ive trout in the small
natural causes on Feb. 19, 2006. streams. You[...]fishing, as Oct. 12, 1989 W illamette National Cemetery, Portland, Or[...]erman, 70, of W aitsburg, W ash., were held Oct. 12 in
he would meet. He was[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (540)[...]e moved to Thompson Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934 - front page col 1 - Locals -
Falls where[...]left Thursday for his old home at Forsyth,
May 12, 1942, he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps and M[...]r married the second time to R. E. Jacobs.
Aug. 24, 1944, he and Yvonne Scott were married in[...]later moved to Elmer 10 years of age Ill; 2] Benjamin 8 years of age Ill; 3]
Seattle, where M[...]ears of age Ill father born Ill, mother born Ill; 2]
as a security guard for the Veterans Administrat[...]t eight years, NC and Eastee Merrit (servant) 27 born in Illinois.
they lived at Las Vegas, Nev.,[...]property on
Yvonne Scott Hagerman died Feb. 5, 2005 Pocatello, Prospect creek, was marri[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Feb. Greene, aged 32 of St. Louis, Mo. were married in East St.
17, 2005 - Pocatello, Idaho - Yvonne Hagerman, 83, pass[...]y friends an acquaintances
away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 in Pocatello. here will l[...]ed Mo., to ____ Greene and Catherine
Aug. 24, 1944 in Braintree County, Essex, England. They[...]eight grandchildren; and 10 great Sept. 20, 1907 - W . L. Hagler, manager of the Sha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (541)[...]Sanders County Signal Nov. 28, 1907 - Thompson - James
The Sanders County Le[...]ed, public administrator of Sanders County.
Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. Catherine Green, who has be[...]his home. (The spelling was poor).
May 12, 1911 - page 3 - A Narrow Escape - W . L. Hagler[...]rs went overboard. Violent years of age Mi: 2] Henry 11 years of age, Mi; 3] Emile 10
attempts[...]e, Mi: 6] Ernest 3 years of age, Mi: 7] Frederick 2
been easily accomplished had it not been for a st[...]M rs. Rebecka M . (Kinneson) Halburt
June 23, 1911 - page 3 - W . L. Hagler and family moved on Rebecka M. Kinnison was born March 20, 1836 Ohio, to
Tuesday to Mullan, Idaho, where M[...]born ca. 1864 (#1 John Nordman; #2 J. D. Armstrong); 2]
communication has been received from Mrs. W illi[...]taining information of injuries (#1 Garner; #2 Albert Nathaniel Vaugh); 5] (Cotton); 6]
received[...]. Hagler fell a in Eddy, Mont., on Sept. 28, 1908 by J. B. Purden, Justice of
distanc[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (542)[...]Armstrong, at Eddy. Mrs. Halbert was April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Humberd,
born March 23, 1836 and died at the age of 75 years,[...]Power Co.
Albert “Bert” Hale was born Sept. 12, 1925 Thompson The June 5 th, 1917 W orld[...]ls Power Co.; married with
Bert died Feb. 15, 1992 Ft. Harrison, Helen, Mont. one child;[...]other and will
following children: 1] Marie June 12, 1913. take his family to Sea[...]s
Gertrude Grace Humbert was born April 15, 1882 affairs here.
Caldwell, Racine Co.,[...]lonzo homesteaded on 160 acres - filed July 8, 1892 Sept. 13, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items -[...]A. G.
from the Missoula Land Office - Document #02117 Hale and daughter and Mrs. Humbert left for their new home
Accession # 283097 - S. ½ SE - sec 14 - township 20N - in Seattle, Monday afternoon.
range 24W Mt. Merdian and N ½ NE - sec 23 - township The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
20N - range 24W .[...]onzo filed in the Missoula land office July 8, 1912 # Interest - A copy received at this office of Pacific Builder
02117 on 160 acres 20N twnsp, 24 W range. and Engineer devo[...]he
power company, has purchased lots 6 & 7, block 27 of manufacturing of Marine fixtures a[...]Gertrude died Nov. 21, 1951 Seattle, King Co., W ash.
The Sanders Co[...]e was listed in the 1915 Thompson Falls Polk 26, 1918 Rancreek, Mt.
directory.[...]Cal homesteaded in the Powder River Co., Mt July 25,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 1924 on 298.64 acres and then for another 320 acres Oct.
April 16, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. A. G. Hale and daughter 28, 1924.
Marie, departed Monday for Seattle, where they will visit for Calvin Emslie died May 23, 1960 Thompson Falls with
the next 60 days with Mrs. Hale’s sister and other relatives. burial May 24 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
The[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday (Sec. 2 lot # 1 block 7) (death date from City cemetery
July 2, 1915 - front page col 5 - Mrs. Humbert, w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (543)[...]Montana 607

26, 1960 page 5 col 5 - Calvin Hale 75, Passes Frid[...]n in the Mt.; 35 years of age; born Sept. 28, 1883; timber work for
Community Congregational[...], James Hale of Troy, and Nora died Oct 27, 1940 buried Nov 1, 1940 W ildrose
one sister, M[...]s ago they lived here for
Guy Hale was born May 20, 1916 Postala?, South Dakota some time,[...]aker) Hale Jr
Hale of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 24 years of age born James Clarence “Jimmy” Hale was born March 23, 1918
Postala? South Dakota to James Hale and No[...]ied Dec. the following children: 1] Leonard; 2] Nora Lou; 3] Mary.
7, 1940 Thompson Falls, Mt. b[...]Ona Kelly.
Virginia O’Neal was born about 1922 Spokane, James died July 18,[...]and Pauline Overall. buried July 22, 1951 W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls,[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 25,
James Clarence Hale was born Feb. 1884 Iowa t[...]of Troy, Mont., formerly of
noted birth as Sept. 28, 1883.) Thompso[...]les west of here.
following children: 1] Guy, May 20, 1916 South Dakota; 2] According to reports of relatives, he and his wife, along
James C. Jr., March 23, 1918 Salmon, Idaho (Dorothy with M[...]re, also of Troy, were on a
Baker); 3] Mary, Jan. 23, 1922 Thompson Falls, Mt., fishing and pic[...]ch, he and the
(Richard B. Baker); 4] Irene, Dec. 21, 1924 (Frank Bleeks, two women were sitting on t[...]are
he was much older than she); 5] Albert, Sept 12, 1925; 6] fish, when Mr. W eare announced that he had a large char on
W ilma, Oct. 12, 1930 (Young); 7] Elsie (W idner); 8][...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (544)[...]walk following children: 1] Emma, (Pearey); 2] Alpha, (Butts); 3]
back away from the river, ret[...]ailing to W illiam married Eleanor 1882, Iowa, and they had the
locate him they notified[...]following children: 1] James A., Feb. 1884 Iowa; 2] Calvin,
with the help of Mr. W eare and grapplin[...]ximately 100 feet (#1 James Albert Trueax #2 McCurdy)
downstream from where he had last been s[...]Eleaner (Elinor) F. Terpening was born Sept. 18 (2), 1849
James C. Hale was born March 23, 1918 at Salmon, Idaho. New Paltz, Ulster[...]Eleaner died March 29, 1922 Thompson Falls, Mt., at the
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, July 22 at age of 72 years, 7 months, 11 days of a stroke. She was
4:0[...]officiating. Pallbearers buried March 30, 1922 in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson
were: Dean Ga[...]Falls, Mt. (Informant on her death certificate # 224 was Otis
W ally Graham, Harry Dodson and Olaf Ho[...]certificate, the family claims her date is Sept. 2)
held.[...]ich, Troy, Mont.; and W illiam died August 25, 1929 Payette, Idaho with burial
Mrs. Dan Young of Elg[...]father James Hale of Troy. 29, 1929 - W m. Jasper Hale - W m. Jasper Hale was born[...]L. J. Hale 25, 1929. Had he lived to see his next birthday, he would[...]eldon, Council Bluffs,
Marie Hale was born June 12, 1913 to Alonzo Hale and Iowa.
Gertrude[...]Allen Hannan Nov. 10, 1938 In 1882 Mr. Hale was married to Ella Pierce and in 1922
Seattle, King Co., W ash.[...]great beyond.
Robert Allen Hannan was born March 26, 1912 Four children were born in t[...]er united with any church, he was
discharged Oct. 24, 1945 Ft. Lewis, W A. glo[...]d a
Raymond and Noreen had: 1] Edna Loraine Aug.28, 1937 wonderful vision of his home in h[...]conducted at the Landon Funeral
#2 Eleaner F. (Terpening)[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (545)[...]page - Obituary of Hean
Andrew died April 19, 1942 buried April 22, 1942 Haley - Hean Haley died September 10[...]ilsonburg, Canada to Thompson Falls at 2:00 o’clock, Sunday, September 15.
W illiam Hale[...]ette, R. A. W right, Perry
Hean was married Dec.27, 1900 Standish, Arenac, Co., Heater, Sr.[...]ectrician for Thompson Falls Power Co.
Blanford); 2] Floyd Jan 14, 1908; 3] Lillian (Bowler).[...]their marriage license # 186 in the March 22, 1917 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. Mack Haley of[...]utte, Mt.; white; 44 years of age born Mt.; 29 years of age; born June 3, 1888 Empire, Mt.;
Han[...]- she had been previously married - married July 2, - wife and baby; tall in height; medium bui[...]sly married to a Mr. Furfey. Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - Trout Creek News - Mr. Haley is
The 191[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934 - Tuscor News Items by
Thur. Aug. 5, 1920 - Forest Service News - Ranger Siria and Tedd[...]house is almost complete now and a
Office April 12, 1926 for 28.73 acres in Sanders County. very comfortable and roomy place with the atmosphere of a
Sec 24 -township 21N - range 30W - Mt. P.M. Merdian. - real home.
they then filed Oct. 28, 1920 in the Missoula Land Office
for 80 acres - Document # 05427 on E ½ SE - Sec 22 - M ary Haley
township 21N - range 30W .[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (546)[...]he future feed the patrons of that well
Sept 9, 1928.[...]his father abandoned the family Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - New Teachers in our Schools - front
in Virgini[...]the High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - For the
following child: 1] Oliver Morrow April 1919. They sold school years of 1921-1922 & 1922 - 1923 - Miss Hall,
the land in 1921 and from there not sure where they ended Spanish.
up.
Charlotte died in 1923 (don't know where or exact date[...]following child: 1] W illiam Hall, in September 1928. Mont.
Mary died in 1934.
Alva b[...]tore. They formerly lived at Stevensville.
MT. 1952 and was buried in Plains Cemetery.
I am still tr[...]Reid who the following children: 1] Brian; 2] Mark; 3] Shannon.
married (1)David Oliver Rideout (2) W illiam Hall, (3) Peter Martha Ruth Bierwagon was born Sept. 30, 1927 Elgin, N.
Neas.[...]Martha died Jan. 24, 2006 Apache Junction, Ariz.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 2, 2006
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists[...]Jan. 24, 2006 at her home in Apache Junction, Ariz.[...]Mrs. Hall was born Sept. 30, 1927 in Elgin, N.D. She
Hazel Cox Hall was t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (547)[...]Elmer entered the Marines (Army) Feb. 19, 1942 Ft.
Lewis, W a. He was placed in the 821st Engineer Avn BN
C.[...]geant. He was
Independent, Helena, Montana Dec. 21, 1882 - the discharged Nov. 28, 1945 Ft. Lewis, W a.
Missoula times says that a letter dated Thompson Falls, Elmer died June 25. 1970 buried June 28, 1970 Sunset
December 5th brings intelligence of[...]of the murdered man was C. T. Halley, and 2, 1970 page 7 col 5 - Elmer Hamann Dies in Missoul[...]al was in the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
spoken and 25 years of age.[...]came to western Montana in 1942. He was engaged in
Lila[...]He married Katherine Trautman May 16, 1952 in
Sanders County Independent Ledger June 12, 1935 W ed. Hamilton. He was a W orld W[...]John H. Hamann was born April 23, 1907 Chasely, N. Dak
Sanders County Independen[...]a family of the following children: 1]
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the John H; 2] Elmer George; 3] Roy; 4] Art; 5] Mrs. Edwin
Thom[...]Halvorson Pete Hart; #2 Eugene Risbon); 2] Donna Mae (Harold
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. May 21, 1936 - Hot Baker)
Springs News - Grad[...]ursday, Frances I. W hitman was born May 28, 1916 Hurdsfield,
May 21 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The graduate[...]Hamman Mt. (Section 29 lot #1)
Bernetta Hamman was born to Joh[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (548)612 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Nov. 10, 1894 page 3 - Myrtle
He was born April 23, 1907 Chasely, N. Dak. He and Mrs. Elliott c[...]three brothers, Elmer, Thompson Falls, Roy, 23, 2003 - Hamiltons’ celebrate 50th anniversary amid[...]held at Quinns Hot Springs Sept. 27.
Frances was a checker for Macho’s grocery s[...]ppy couple, who will
Thompson Falls, Mt. (Section 29 lot # 2) complete their first 50 yea[...]12.
Fred Hameman[...]amily moved to
children: 1] Lucinda A. Feb. 16, 1921 (Roy M. Mart); 2] Ovando, where daughters Joy and Jeannette and son John
Joseph O. ‘Joe’ Oct. 7, 1923; 3] Jennie Mae Oct 31, 1925; were brought into the Hamilton household.
4] Anna Lee Feb. 27, 1928 (Raymond E. Elliott). In 1963, t[...]s, Mt. Friday following children: 1] Bruce; 2] Keith; 3] Frances; 4] (D.
June 21, 1907 - Lynn C. Hammill of Missoula is ex[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (549)[...]s born Aug. 5, 1889 at Riverdale, Neb., and in 1912 had the following children: 1] LaVona (Gaub); 2] Richard;
homesteaded in Musselshell County. He o[...]Funeral services tentatively set for Friday at 2 p.m. in
1918 died in 1961.[...]mation. Vern died Oct. 26, 1969 Kalispell, Mont., with burial Oct.[...]Vern was elected to a six months term July 1, 1926 as a Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Nov.[...]Campbell Funeral Home in
#2 M ae (Snyder) Kalispell.
Theordore Vern Hamilton was born May 8, 1902 Reardon, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were pr[...]nd Mary Dubia. He was born May 8, 1902 in Reardon, W ash., and
Alice had been previous[...]his education there. He came to Montana as a
Dec. 25, 1911 in Thompson, and they had the following[...]ch near Helmville.
children: 1] male b/d: June 1912 Fraternal Cemetery, In 1934 he marr[...]s and became the
Thompson Falls section 6 plot # 12; 2] Delbert Derwin stepfather of Monica,[...]t and Bill Davis of
1919; 3] Billy W . March 5, 1921; 4] Monica Feb. 1925; 4] Thompson Falls. It was that year they[...]Falls, Mt. (#1 Lloyd A. Strange). Feb. 21, 1945 he married Mrs. Mae Snyder. In 1949 they[...]urchased a home in
Vern married Mae Snyder Feb. 21, 1945 Missoula, Mt. the south end of[...]ce,
Information from their marriage license # 4720 page 60 in going to Arizona each winter.
th[...]three
V. Hamilton of Hot Springs, Mont.; white; 42 years of age sisters, a step-daughter, Mrs. LaVona Gaub of Kalispell; two
born 5/8/02 Reardon, Lincoln Co., W ashington to J. V.[...], Fred Alderink, Claude Denny, Howard Cisna and
9/20/01 Low Gap, Serry, North Carolina to Clayton Mur[...]spell.
married and is now divorced - married Feb. 21, 1945
Missoula, Mont., by Ralph L. Starr, Justic[...]hey had the following
Mae Murphy was born Sept. 20, 1901 Low Gap, Serry, chilld: 1] dau[...]Brannock. Missoulian Jan. 15, 1886 page 2 col 2 - Born - daughter to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (550)[...]alls, Montana

W . R. Hamilton in Plains, Mt.); 2] Guy E. Died Jan. 3, 1890 Tuesday he attended[...]s father Rev. A. W .
at the age of 1 years, 1mo., 22 days. Hammer who died o[...]auditor has left with his family for W ed. Aug. 27, 1930 - Returned from Great Falls - Henry
Missou[...]5, A. B. Hammond
1928 with burial Dec. 17, 1928 Missoula City cemetery, Andrew B. Hammond was born July 22, 1848 St.
Missoula, Mt.).[...]3 years of age, at that time he was forced to
May 23, 1913 - page 3 - I. M. Hamlette arrived here fro[...]George’s interests. W ith this taken care in 1872,
Augustus W inegar Hammer, a Methodist circuit[...]August 10, 1877 incorporated the town
W ed. Aug. 27, 1930 - Returned from Great Falls - Henry[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (551)[...]615

Feb. 22, 1879 in Missoula, Montana, Andrew married[...]th the
Dec. 1879 Missoula, Mt. - (Frank B. King); 2] Florence, building of the First Natio[...]Valley and Philipsburg Railways. By the
Eddy, 1882 Missoula, Mt.; 4] Leonard Coombes Nov. 11,[...]mark of his presence in
1884 Missoula, Mt. - Dec. 20, 1945 San Francisco, Ca.; 5] the downto[...]co, Ca. (W . S. Burnett); 6] Daisy Estella, Jan. 12, the grand appearance of the Florence Hote[...]egon coming to In a lumber town 20 miles south of Missoula, a small town
Montana wh[...]ortland,
born Mt. They have Couture, Moranic age 12 as a Nurse girl Multnomah Co., Oregon.
bo[...]he train with 143 miles of track, 16 locomotives; 258 box
its construction. Area’s like Bonner, Ham[...]est coast lumber
sold hotel to A.B. Hammond Jan. 12, 1884. business and ship[...]In 1905 the family bought the property at 2252 Broadway,
Dodge & Co., which included G. Smith to[...]arranged to put in a Sometime after 1920 Florence died and Andrew married.
planing mill,[...]he history of Garibaldi, Ore., it noted that in 1924 the
The planer and matcher will prepare 16,00[...]nwhile with the steady busy. By the late 1920's Garibaldi was known as a ‘company
demand for[...]Eddy and Hammond bought a large (a 1924 Model T hose-bed truck which the City wil[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (552)[...]617

Mt.; 45 years of age; born June 26, 1873; Druggist Sanders County[...]May 21, 1909 - From the Sandpoint, Id. newspaper -[...]to attend
following children; 1] Susan Viola Nov. 2, 1909 - Aug. 25, the annual stockholders meeting of the[...]arried to Susan Viola Haney born Nov. 2, 1909 died Aug. 25, 1910
____ Strong and they had the following chi[...]the Lakeview cemetery, Sandpoint, Idaho.
Edward; 2] George ca 1894. George W . Strong born Feb. 22, 1894 - died Aug. 20,
1905 Trout Creek Polk directory lists Albert[...]n of Mrs. Al. Haney, formerly of this county,
Aug 25, 1905 - A. Haney of Trout Creek, an engineer, wa[...]he hand
Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - Mar 29, 1906 - Trout of the Angel of Death has[...]Mrs. Haney succumbed to the dread disease,
Sept. 28, 1906 - Trout Creek - Mrs. Kahe opened the[...]performing the last
Sanders County Signal Feb. 27, 1908 - Trout Creek - sad rites. La[...]xpressed sincere and deep sympathy for the
March 27, 1908 - Trout Creek - Mrs. A. Haney and h[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (553)[...]on the Burke road, and Sheriff Hartman and
Sept. 29, 1911 - page 4 - News was received here last[...]#2 Linda (Jensen)
Hallet E. Ha[...]Gary Lee Hanson was born March 10, 1942, the son of
Hallett E. Hanna was born about 1882 Anamosa, Jones LeRoy Hanson and Ermel[...]f W . J.
Hallet married W illiam H. Mathers Jan. 27, 1900 Powell Jan. 1966 Coville, W ash. and later to #2 Linda
Thompson, Missoula Co., Mt.[...]Gary Lee died at the age of 61 years Aug. 3, 2003 in Calif.[...]John Hannah 2003 - Obituary - Gary Lee Hanson, 61, died in a[...]ately from Dawson, has Sunday, August 3, 2003.
accepted a position as a turner of the potter[...]the Florin mill. March 10, 1942 in Missoula.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]raised in Thompson Falls and graduated from
Dec. 22, 1905 - John Hannah until recently employed at th[...]ecently retired from the
Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1926 and was noted only for that Kodak Compa[...]when he was a
The Sanders County Signal. Jan. 25, 1906 - Frank was teenager. He s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (554)[...]d, Dam.
Drawer BE, Los Altos, Ca. 94023-4054. This organization The service too[...]ciation for this, the Shallenbergers’ gave her $2000.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]Fraternal cemetery (sec. 27 lot # 8)
LeRoy O. & Ermel K. (Fessler) Hanson Ermal died March 8, 1992 Helena, Mont., she was buried
LeRoy O. Hanson w[...]in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery (sec 27 lot # 7)
Hanson and Emma W estby.
Leroy married Ermel Fessler June 12, 1935 Missoula, Mt. M[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 13,
1938 2] Gary Lee, March 10, 1942 (#1 Lynne Powell 1940 - Merle Hanson[...]ghter of W . J. Powell Jan. 1966 Coville, W ash. #2 Linda equipment for the opening of his new dry[...]- LeRoy O. Hanson of
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 25 years of age born Helena,[...]Falls Polk directory.
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 24 years of age born
Stevensville, Ravalli Co., Mt.[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Friday
divorced - married June 12, 1935 Missoula, Mt. by David E. Jan. 23, 1914 - page 3 - W . A. Hard of Davenport, W ash[...]n
Falls, Mt. W ed. June 19, 1935 - front page col 2 - Hansen - George Frank Harlen was bor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (555)620 Pioneers and Early S[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday
Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt. 2] Nellie Nov. 1897 May 14, 1915 -[...]to Allie Cunningham of Horse Plains, Mt.; white; 27 Harlen, of Plains, announced that he would[...]f
Michell Huffman and Ella Holland - married July 22, 1895 the old timers of Sanders County a[...]Alice O. “Allie” died March 12, 1925 and was buried in
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. July 23, 1895 page 1 col 3 - the Plains cemetery.
M[...]hompson Falls, Mt. - George died Oct 1925 and was buried in the Plains
George F. Harlen an[...]nd basketball the school has had, was in Thompson
22, 1900 #134 notes that he was a farmer, owning his[...]nglish.
Sanders County Signal, Plains, Mt. Aug. 2, 1906 - Plains - Arthur Israel & M[...]. G. F. Arthur Israel Harlow was born Dec. 29, 1860 Augusta,
Harland, arrived Sat., moving fro[...]k Harlan and their daughter, Miss (Feb. 20, 1895 for 160 acres out of the Montana Land Offi[...]goods and live stock 068753 - NW - sec 23 - township 114 N - range 80W - 5th
were shipped[...]SE - Sec
Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Oct. 25, 1906 - Plains - 17 - township 114N - rang[...]Dell Arthur Aug. 26, 1900 Okobojo, Sully Co., SD; 2] Max
The Plains 1909 Polk directory lists him. Bunch July 3, 1902 Okobojo, Sully Co., SD; 3] Paul Kidder
The 1911[...]directory lists him as a rancher. Aug. 25, 1904 Okobojo, Sully Co., SD 4] dau; 5] dau.
T[...]rancher. Martha Bunch was born Dec. 12, 1872 Bethany, Harrison
Sanders County Signal, Camas,[...]Missoula which they bought and moved to in
April 23, 1915 - front page col 3 - G. F. Harlan o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (556)[...]alls, Montana 621

and a Mr. Stockton, had bought land near Thomp[...]son, Max and had been met Tuesday in
W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Local Happenings - Feeding Sheep[...]. A. I. Arthur Allen Harlow was born Feb. 20, 1935 Thompson
Harlow and family. Mrs. Bunch is[...], Thompson Falls, Thursday May
Arthur died Jan. 29, 1948 on this ranch. He was buried in 22, 1958 page 7 - Local & Social - Arthur Harlow wil[...]Delbert ‘Dell’ Arthur Harlow was born Aug. 26, 1900
grandchildren also survive.[...]ral Services were held at the Methodist church at 2:00 Martha Bunch.
Sunday afternoon with Rev.[...]. Burial Dell married Lea B Bordeaux Oct. 29, 1920 in Missoula,
was in the W ild Rose cemetery.[...]rry Heater, Jr., Earl Davis, A. G. 5, 1921; 2] Lea J. Jan. 14, 1923; 3] Bill B. Feb. 7, 1925;
McAllister, Clarence Helman, Milt Sutherland an[...]cense # 5315 in the
Martha B. Harlow died March 20, 1956 at the Harlow Missoula Count[...]Harlow of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 21 years of age born
Thompson Falls W ildrose cemet[...]married to Leah Bordeaux of Missoula, Mt.; white; 21 years
Thursday March 22, 1956 - Martha B. Harlow 83,[...]h home of her son, married - married Oct. 29, 1920 Missoula, Mt., by Joseph R.
Paul, here only a fe[...]and Mary Boudreau.
1919. She was born Dec. 17, 1872 in Joplin, Mo. and came The Sa[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (557)622 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Calif. Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mr.[...]the summer.
Max Bunch Harlow was born July 3, 1902 Okobojo, Sully The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 26
Co., SD to Arthur Israel Harlow and Martha Bunch[...]k, application
Paul Kidder Harlow was born Aug. 24, 1904 Okobojo, and compliance with the[...]father had bought in 1919. There he and Margaret
2 - Feb. 23, 1923 Paul K. Harlow was a prominent con[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, herds in W estern Montana. In 1959 he sold the dairy herd
1923 - Senior Plans after graduation - Paul Harlow -[...]is land.
Paul K. married Margaret Barto on July 21, 1929 in The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs May 21, 1936
Thompson Falls, Mt., and spent their honey[...]either had been previously married. That P. 1952 to 1955; 2] Montana State Representative, District 27 -
K., was 26 years of age and Margaret was also 26 years of 1945 to 1950; 1967 to 1971; 3] Cha[...]olly 4] Committeeman, Democratic party - 1952 to 1965; 5]
Anna July 19, 1931 - died June 19, 19[...]Central Committee -
Falls Fraternal cemetery (Sec 23 lot #5); 2] Arthur Allen 1954 to 64; 6] Crew Leader, Agricultural Census - 1964; 7]
Feb. 20, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 3] Ruth Marie April[...]1969; 8] Delegate
Margaret Barto was born July 24, 1901 Lone Prairie, Montana Constitutional Convention - 1972.
Minn., to W illiam Allen Barto and Lucy Reid. He[...]on of the Montana Legislature, Paul
were 1] John; 2] Roger; and her sister 3] Elizabeth. Her wa[...]f his Public Service and Committees: 1]
W ed. May 23,1934 - Local Happenings - Mr. and Mrs. Paul[...]ve returned from their school year at Schools; 2] National Committee for Public Schools; 3]
Belgra[...]Golf Club; 6] Member Solid W aste
Mt. W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (558)[...]alls, Montana 623

pioneer Clark Fork REA.[...]d 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 morn[...]., was born Sept. 8,
Margaret died Nov. 16, 1982 Baker, Mt., she was 1898, in Anaco[...]rlow ranch coming to Missoula in 1923. She married W arren H. Harlow
northeast of town. on Aug. 1923 in Missoula.
Margaret’s obituary was in the[...]ed in the clerk of court’s office in the
17, 1982 - Baker - Margaret B. Harlow, formerly of[...]will be in Missoula Cemetery with Squire
In 1929, she married Paul Harlow and they lived in[...]W arren H., died April 18, 1971 with burial April 22, 1971
daughter.[...]Fellows Home.
Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday in He was born[...]mpson Falls. to Victor and in 1912 to Missoula. On Aug. 4, 1923, he
Stevenson & sons Funeral Home of Baker is in[...]Baker, Mt., he was carpenter from 1926 to 1942 before serving two years as
cremated with his ash[...]Order of Odd Fellows; Hellgate Post 22, American Legion;
He was born Aug. 25, 1904 in Okobojo, SD, the son of Misso[...]Squire -
W arren married Hildur Irene aug. 4, 1923 Missoula, Mt. Simmons - Carr Mortuary is[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 22,
14, 1970 in the Missoula City Cemetery, M[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (559)624 Pioneers and Early Se[...]Both of her parents Colorado. He was a 1927 high school graduate from
were from Ohio.[...]Harper Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age; born March 17, 1893 Denver,
The[...]arrington is the first man
Fanny was born Sept. 26, 1892 Ind., to Frank Kneifel from Thompson Fal[...]Fanny died Dec. 3, 1917 Plains, Mt. at the age of 25 years, stated that he is in a hospital recovering from the effects of a
2 months and 7 days from complications after the de[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 -
Mr. and Mrs. Harrieman had made their[...]Registration. Board and room will be $12.50 per month -
employed by the Power Company unti[...]s possession and was Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - C. H. Harris says his
booked before Judg[...]nds. Sanders County Independent Ledger Dec. 26, 1934
W ith prospects of serving from one to f[...]to Spokane yesterday to enlist in Harris.
the 20th engineers. The government is in need of men who The Helena Independent Record, Helena, Mt. June 24,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (560)626 Pioneers and Early S[...]outstanding in the (Evelyn Frantz, who is 92 years old, of Knoxvillee, Tenn in
northwest not o[...]faction in knowing that Fanny was born 1882.
many of his dreams for this school have become r[...]ed - Saturday June 9,
Forest Service personnel, a 24-hour first aid course. 1906 - At the[...]e First Congregational Church,
He enlisted Nov. 21, 1942 Butte, Mont. into the Army 220 W est Evans Ave., Miss Fannie Frame and Hugh C.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Apr 28, the groom is a mail clerk running b[...]ng with
Independence, Montgomery County, Ks. Page 245C. - them.
George Harris 45 years[...]d’Alene, Idaho and
born in Virginia; wife Eva 42 years of age born Ohio, her bought 160 acr[...]from the lake.
of age, Iowa (clerk in store); 2] Grant 14 years of age About 1912 their daughter Antoinette was born (she
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (561)[...]alls, Montana 627

married 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[...]or in town Matilda married Sidney Roberts July 22, 1916 Missoula,
as needed. Mt.
The Sept. 12, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the[...]by those
creek to chink the logs and how she made 2,200 cedar presents that I, Minnie Har[...]responsible for all debts, contracted by me
Feb. 12, 1919[...]th
Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Section 10 lot# 20) - His day of May 1884 - J. F. Maloney[...]hat I received this Instrument for record on the 12 day of
Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 24, 1960 page 8 col 5 - May 1884, at 8 o[...]10 lot # 19) Jan. 22, 1915 - front page col 3 - Breezy Bunch of Short[...]iting with friends.
Hugh W right was born Jan. 12, 1919 Thompson Falls, The Sanders[...]Harris and Fanny Frame. July 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Miss Opal Harris[...]cts an army call soon. Feb. 24, 1905 - Percy Harris, a negro who worked for
H[...]Va. to prove his
Sergeant, (Administrative N Co 502). He was discharged innocents.
April 22, 1946 Camp McCoy, W isc.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (562)628 Pioneers and Early S[...]two, are Harrison of Plains, Mont.; white; 23 years of age born
now serving eight years in the[...]Pat Harrison
Harold was born February 23, 1892, Hallock, Minn. Patrick ‘Pat’[...]t he was enroute The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Uncle Pat
to San Francisco where[...]an the boats during the winter. The charge was 25 cents for a
Francisco. There Matthews passed the[...]the Clarence married Eva Myrthe Hannon Dec. 24, 1914
Thompson Falls area.- On his draft card it[...]out of right ear - He was medium stature, 2] Robert; 3] Clarence; 4] Dorothy (Ray Mosley); 5][...]hurs. Oct.
Oscar married Villa Simes Dec. 10, 1912 Missoula, Mont. 17, 1968 page 2 col 3 - Clarence Hart Rites Tuesday -
Information from their marriage license # 2609 in the Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the
Missoula County Courthouse, Mi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (563)[...]n Falls, Montana 629

Hart, 77, who died Saturday in Thompson Falls. Charles Ruth Carol Sept 2, 1929 (Clarence ‘W ade’ Dodge); 5]
Baker of Plains[...]ry about Floyd’s disappearance
was married Dec. 24, 1914 to Eva Hannon at Darby, Mont. and[...]anitor in the Court House. There
W heeler, Darby, 21 grandchildren and 25 great were fifty or more applic[...]dren
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Section 9 lot #2. in the court house would be inco[...]h hand for many different birth: 1] 1962; 2] 1964; 3] 1966; 4] 1968. All four being
ranches i[...]sons, Clarence “Corkey” and Donald Hart 2].
of Minden, Nev.; two brothers, Bob Hart, Thomps[...]Roy Hugh Hart was born Feb. 25, 1884 Flint, Genessee
Pete pulled lumber on th[...]& Gladys (Sholes) Hart May 12, 1911 - page 3 - R. H. Hart of the firm of Bogges[...]ere for the purpose of
Dorothy Gladys, April 4, 1923 (Frank Dykstra); 2] Billy putting in a bid on the painting of the Haase, Ayers and
Gene Aug. 19, 1925; 3] Lucille W inona July 21, 1927; 4] Eddy school houses.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (564)[...]t relative: Mrs. Lucile Hart; medium height;
May 12, 1911 - page 3 - R. H. Hart of the firm of Bogges[...]t Contracting and Supply company. over $25,000 during the past few months in Texas and
A ne[...]officers in the state of Montana, and would
Dec. 25, 1914 - front page col 2 - Newsy Notes - Sheriff undoubtedly have[...]art and Virginia Hart died April 21, 1973 at the age of 42 years.
Josephine Chance - he had not been previously married - She was buried April 25th in the City Cemetery, Thompson
married to Luci[...]alls, Mt.; Falls, Mt. (Sec 5 lot #6 block 20) Her informant for the
white; 22 years of age born Boston, Mass. to Atwood[...]hurch. W itnesses: Bill was born Aug. 19, 1925 Redington, Neb. to Floyd
Samuel E. Burdick and M[...]orning at the Mont. - Mary was born Feb. 12, 1874 Scranton, Scanton
hospital. Mother and son[...]following children: 1]
34 years of age; born Feb. 25, 1884; under Sheriff J. L. Laura[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (565)[...]631

K. Henderickson of Heron, Mt. May 28, 1912). In the 1900 federal census,[...]nez Uren March 6, 1917 Falls (June 2) he states that he a section foreman.
Thompson Fa[...]their marriage certificate # 384 in the April 28, 1905 - Henry Hartman, section foreman at Rivule[...]ailway.
to Ynez Uren of Sand Point, Idaho; white; 24 years of age The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]Feb. 2, 1906 - J. E. Berryman of W alla W alla, W ash.,[...]Not according to newspaper
Frenchtown, as of Dec. 29. 1905; 2] Joseph Luke; 3] and Polk directory).[...]Pacific Railway company, Chris E. Hartman
Hartman 20 years of age born Ohio, parents born in[...]ill look after all matters pertaining to the
Feb. 26, 1886 Belknap, Mont 2] Frank A. born Jan. 24, track on this end between Missoula and Trout Creek.
1890 Belknap, Mont; 3] Earl W . born Aug 1892 Mont 4] Mr Hartman’s duties will cal[...]The Sanders County Ledger Friday May 12, 1911
Montana to James E. Berryman and Mary. Both[...]. Robert Iff
Berryman, James E. 31, England, Mary 25, England. shook hands with Mr. Silv[...]ain, and not Oct. 17, 1913 - front page col 2 - C E. Hartman and his
hearing one went on. But t[...]r from the track to Chris died Sept. 8, 1928 being buried in the W ildrose
avoid colliding wi[...]was Courthouse, death records, certificate #6762 Vol 1, folio
brought to the N. P. Hospital in this city where he is 218 noted that he resided in Thompson Falls.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (566)632 Pioneers and Early Set[...]mpson Falls 1913 Polk directory lists him as an
1928. After his death Mrs. Hartman resided with her[...]urvived by four sons; two sisters and Oct. 24, 1913 - front page col 6 - James Saint and Orie[...]e was no large boat leaving Portland in the
March 22, 1917 - front page col 2 - School Notes - Dixon near future, and th[...]riday
Earl W ayne Hartman was born Aug. 31, 1892 Alta, June 25, 1915 - page 3 - Earl Hartman has accepted a
W a[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Messrs. John Knowles, W m.
June[...]to be employed as telegraph operator
Friday Nov. 12, 1909 - Earl Hartman now holds down the[...]the first shift July 7, 1916 - front page col 2 - Returns From Canada - Earl
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m[...]on’ they knauw.” and trying to tell him
March 29, 1912 - front page - Earl Hartman killed an[...]to Annella Katherine McGill of Meadow
Nov. 8, 1912 - front page col 6 - E. W . Hartman, third trick Creek, Idaho, March 28, 1917 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (567)[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan 2, 1952
Hartman of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 25 years of age W ed. - Coming and Goin[...]on Sunday for Camp Pendleton, California.
21 years of age born Salt Lake City, Utah to Barney[...]Cpl. Ed Hartman, Thompson Falls.
- married March 28, 1917 by W . E. Nippert, Justice of the
Peace of[...]Christopher Hartman was born 1901 Thompson
March 29, 1917 - front page col 6 - “Coonie” Hartman[...]home here. Oct. 25, 1917 - front page col 6 - Eddie Hartman W ounde[...]rge struck first on his abdomen and traveled
Mt.; 24 years of age; born Aug. 31, 1892 Alto, W ash; night upward, cutting the fle[...]hool Dist to the hospital.
# 6, township 25 Trout Creek - Swamp Creek country -[...]d by Dr. Peek, but the results have
April 16 page 29A # 65-61 - Earl Hartman; rents his home;[...]. It appears,
38 years old; married at the age of 25 years; born however, that he wil[...]: (wife) Mona 39 years old; married at the age of 20; The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]Nov. 1, 1917 - front page col 2 - W ounded Boy Recovering[...]recovery
Edward W . Hartman was born Oct. 10, 1929 Chicago, and apparently will suffe[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 29, responding readily to medical tre[...]Ed married Agnes G. Smith Sept. 1, 1928 Thompson
1951 W ed. - Comings and Goings - Eddie[...]ine base at Sand Diego with his Oct. 10, 1929 Chicago, Ill.
parents in this town, left Tuesday on the return trip. He is the Marriage certificate # 826 Sanders County Courthouse,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (568)[...]sdemona Hartman and W . B. In March 20, 1907 he was made a Telegraph-operator and
Smith. License noted that Ed was white; 26 years old; never this article was ran - The[...]Edward Hartman died at the age of 61 years Nov. 12, 1962 to accept a similar position to the one he h[...]s. Nov. moved to Plains on Monday.
15, 1962 front page col 2 - Pete Hartman, 61, Passes; Rites He held that position until October, 1928 when he
Slated Saturday - Edward Christopher “[...]ervice.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the The Sanders County Ledger,[...]ional church under the direction of July 26, 1907 - Frank Hartman has succeeded Miss W ilson[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Sept. 1, 1928. Feb. 28, 1913 - front page col 3 - Fredrick Promoted - M[...]on foreman here
a son, Edward W . born Oct. 10, 1929, Chicago, and two for the past two year[...]essrs. Frank, Earl and Fred Hartman returned
Oct. 24, 1913 - front page col 5 - District Court under[...]good to them “a
March 15, 1917 - front page col 224, 1890 in the His right eye and the side[...]ril 19, 1905 as a section laborer on Section No. 42 Garrison, the N. P. Pump man, who was[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (569)[...]ing W orld W ar I on August Section No. 42 of the Rocky Mountain division. Jan. 1, 1906
15, 1918 and was discharged Jan. 21, 1919. On his June 5 th, he was placed on t[...]at He was married in Spokane in 1920. She is a native of
Thompson Falls, that he was[...]dent Ledger, Thompson 1961 thru 1962: he noted on his card that he was a resident
Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - front page col 5 - Frank of Thomp[...]s been assigned as one discharged Jan. 25, 1919: serial # 4578324.
to take the special training at the University[...]ednesday in the Community
Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - front page col 5 - Frank Congrega[...]Mr Hartman was born Jan. 24, 1890 at Belknap and had
He was married in Spokane, W ashington on July 19, 1920 made his home in Thompson Falls the great[...]Berens July 19, 1920.
This is the write up on their marriage - San[...]thern
Ledger Independent Thompson Falls, Mt. July 22, 1920 - Pacific, he retired as station agen[...]dow and a brother, George
Spokesman Review of the 20th the following, under Hartman,[...]atilda Berens.” Matilda died March 20, 1967 Fort Atkinson, W isconsin
This good news s[...]own. Mr. Hartman has been March 23, 1967 front page col. 7 - Former Resident Passes[...]1917, during which time she here in 1921. She resided here until her husband’s death in[...]e. #2 Esther
Frank was born at Belknap, where[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (570)[...]y Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

February 26, 1886 to Christopher Hartman and Desdemona[...]lroad for many years. July 26, 1907 - Fred Hartman left on Sunday to accept a[...]an of an extra gang at Paradise. He will be
April 28, 1905 - Fred Hartman lost a part of one of his[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday there.
Jan. 26, 1906 - Eddy - John Samuelson arrived here on[...]he place of F. B. Hartman as section Aug. 23, 1907 - W hite Pine - Fred Hartman has moved his[...]where his father has been section man for 10 or 12 years.
Frederick B. Hartman married Olive Rober[...]d.: 1] daughter ca 1907 Dixon Montana (#1 Letts; #2 Sanders County Signal May 21, 1908 - W hitepine - Fred
Robert E. Dow.); 2] James E 1909 - 1933. Har[...]They took their household furniture with March 26, 1909 - Fred Hartman is in charge of a section a[...]nders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Montana
Oct. 26, 1906 - Fred Hartman of town had a baby girl a few Friday Nov. 26, 1909 - Fred Hartman came down from
days ago.[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
July 12, 1907 - Mr Fred Hartman has been offered a[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (571)[...]Courthouse, Sandpoint, Idaho; George D. Hartman 21 year
International Railway, making his home in S[...]on Falls, Mt. Thurs. Elizabeth O’Neal 20 years of age born Iowa, residing in
Sept. 15, 19[...]on foreman for the notes birthdate as Aug. 25, 1894).
Spokane and International railroad at Me[...]rom
who was married to Janice; and two daughters, 2] Ethel, Trout Creek where he was on an[...]mily left
Sander County Independent Ledger June 27, 1934 Sunday for Rafton where M[...]on the railroad.
Belknap, Montana February 26, 1886 and passed away at Sanders County Independent Ledger Sept. 25, 1935
Sandpoint, Idaho, June 22, 1934 at the age of 48 years, 3 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mrs. George Hartman has returned
months and 26 days.[...]Elizabeth’s son - George D. Nov. 22, 1929.
Northern Pacific Railroad for many years but fo[...]y, Oregon. George died January 24,1974 and was buried Jan. 26th in[...]zabeth (O’Neal) Hartman block 23.)
#2 Ruth (Angst) Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 25,
George Dewey Hartman, the son of Christopher[...]Hartman, 85, were to be held W ednesday, Jan. 24, at 9.a.m.
section house in Belknap, Mt.[...]r not missing school: services at 2 p.m. in Thompson Falls City Cemetery,
Thompson: 3[...]ed Friday, Jan. 19,1990 at her daughter’s
July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - W ick Hartman went[...]on for railroad telegrapher, Burial was Jan. 22, 1990 the City Cemetery, Thompson
Saturday. He pa[...]gned to the Falls, Mt. (Sec 6 lot # 9 block 23.)
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (572)[...], a member of the three George died June 12, 1999 Lakewood, W ash.
founding families who sett[...]e Coleman Ranch, 69, died Saturday, June 12, 1999, at Lakewood, W ash.,
where Ruth grew up wo[...]Ruth and W . Fredrick Hill were married Oct. 3, 1923 at Tuesday, June 15 at the funeral home.
W[...], returning to George was born Nov. 22, 1929 at Thompson Falls. He
Thompson Falls before his[...]retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years and was a life
Ruth and George D. Hartma[...]n, Tacoma, W ash; a #2 Anna Axen W est
step-son, George G. Hartman, Thom[...]ews, Leo Hart, Snohomish, W a., and Henry; 2] Christopher; 3] Anthony.
Edward Hartman, Chicago[...]a timber man
George Glenn Hartman was born Nov. 22, 1929 in his youth, cutting ties whe[...]final proof of their
following children: 1] Greg; 2] Doug; 3] Glennda. homestead entrie[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 25, Falls he states that he is a farmer,[...]homestead entry - description N1/2SW 8; township 22N;
After serving in W orld W ar II, George was[...]both in township
into the service 1948 through 1952, serving in the Coast 2
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (573)[...]of Jan. many of his friends here Saturday.
28, 1905 noted that Joe figured on 3 tons of hay fr[...]nders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Sept. 6, 1912 -
Beaver Creek Ranch.[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in the clear between 25 to 400 tons of hay. Only a few years April 18, 1913 - page 2 - Plains Paragraphs - Joe Hartman
ago he and his[...]foreman at Belknap, Mont. for the April 25, 1913 - front page col 5 - Live News of Plains -[...]me Monday on No. 3, and has not invested in
Sept. 28, 1906 - J. L. Hartman of Belknap was in the city[...]as
from the BLM serial # MTMTAA 067554 document # 2681 Signal.
- description - S1/2NE8 an[...]ll of 1914 Joe ran for county commissioner on the
22N; range 30W . (Little Beaver Creek.).[...]trustee he’d ever tried for. Apparently he
Nov. 26, 1909 - J. L. Hartman, the successful Belknap[...]agon load of turkey, 31 to be exact which he won and began his term on January 1, 1915
last Saturd[...]remaining in office until December 31, 1922.
birds.[...]16 he had the contract to haul mail Dec. 25, 1914 - front page col 2 - Newsy Notes - Sheriff
between Perma and Hot Spr[...]y after the first of January.
Dec. 1, 1911 - page 2 - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hartman, who The 1[...]nders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Feb. 16, 1912 - automobile for the Sheriff’s office and in May of 1920 a
Local News - Joseph Hartman who has lived for[...]ased an interest in the Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 24, 1918 - front page and on page
Camas and Plains[...]nders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday March 8, 1912 - for a county job and one of the locals at[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
March 22, 1912 - page 3 - J. L. Hartman, who operates a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (574)[...]ty, Mt. School Dist in 1941.
# 6, township 25 Trout Creek April 16 page 29A # 76-70 - Survivors include the wido[...]four nephews, Frank, Geo, and Edward, all
age of 20 years; born Ohio; parents born Germany; farmer -[...]of Mill City, Ore., and three
ranch: (wife) Ida 62 years old; married at the age of 20; born nieces, Mrs. Sam Melburg, & Mrs. John M[...]natives of Sanders county.
Falls, Mt. W ed. June 12, 1935 - front page col 4 - Back Mr. Ha[...]nds in Thompson Anna Hartman died Dec. 23, 1955 Seattle, W ash., at the
Falls. Since Mr. H[...]ith Florida. Mr. Hartman is now He was 24 years old.
looking around and plans on getting a[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 26,
Ida died January 6, 1939 and is buried in Ho[...]estate to o’clock Saturday night July 22nd, James Hartman, known as
Joseph.[...]ton and Dave
Joe married Anna Axen W est March 24, 1941Thompson Hougland started to dr[...]and
Information from their marriage license #1428 in the turned around at the Thayer pla[...]speed. The car driven by
married - married March 24, 1941 Thompson Falls, Mt. by Geo. Cunn[...], 1864, at Akron, Ohio, he moved with at 2:30.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (575)642 Pioneers and Early Se[...]ana some years ago. Ethel is listed as a 1927 high school graduate.
A brother of his is said t[...]m. Dr. (Thompson Falls) Nov. 13, 1929 Sandpoint, ID. W it: Mrs.
Mussigbred refusing to[...]atley/Hately
April 18, 1884 - Local Mention - col 2 - If John Harvey is The Thompson Falls 19[...]Aug. 25, 1882 - Down the Road - R. A. Eddy, Tom
The W eekly M[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, pronounce one of Nature’s noblemen.
188[...]the Ferry where the McHan road Oct. 6, 1882 - Local Mention - Tom Hathaway has taken
leaves t[...]Montana his home with his family Nov. 2, 2002.
Friday Nov. 13, 1908 - The Thompson Falls cafe, under the He was born Jan. 27, 1927 in Merriman, Neb. He was
proprietorship of W . G[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 29, recreational gold dredging. H[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (576)[...]ula today to reside W eekly Montanian June 20, 1895 - Mr. Hayes the station
permanently.[...]s
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Dec. 12, 1934 The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]The Sanders County Ledger Friday Feb. 27, 1914
The lumber camp Hay will manage, has one[...]by Al G. Hayes,
is expected to increase that to 1.2 million board feet per and will here-after[...]able loss, and being
property and people received 20% of the company’s annual offered a ha[...]dren. Mrs. Hay is Film Supply company, of 28 reels per week, which will give
from Fiji[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (577)[...]mpson Falls, M.T. Sat. June 14,
1884 - page 5 col 2 - John Styles and Fred Hayes are[...]rrigate. 25, 1966 page 8 - article on First Pass Picnic. - T[...]Falls and worked as a lumberjack and sawmill
Aug. 2, 1907 - W . A. Hayes is back on Prospect creek wi[...]son Falls where he and his partner lived until 1892.
at Moscow, Ida.[...]riday coming to Thompson Falls in 1882.)
May 22 and was buried Jan 19, 1942 in State Archives, Helena, Mt.)
the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (578)[...]1909 Polk directory. 1884 - front page col 2 - H. W . Heagy of Hastings,[...]& Heagy.
The Sanders County Ledger Friday March 21, 1913 Mr. Heagy is a butcher bot[...]er company. He has been in that
business for over 20 years, principally in the employ of the[...]1] Hugh; 2] Gordon; 3] Jack; 4] Grover; 5] Gladys; 6]
They[...]t from out the back door. (farmer) 21 years old born MO.; father born Mo.; mother
Th[...]ls, Mt. Friday born Pa.: (wife) Mary E. 20 years old born Ca.; father’s
July 11, 1913 - p[...]Mr. and Mrs. W . child; Goldie born Sept. 27, 1927 Butte, Silverbow Co., Mt.
E. Headley.[...]1897 Mo.
The Sanders County Ledger Friday Feb. 27, 1914 - W . E. Her siblings were: 1] Cora (never married); 2] May (never
Headley, local manager for the Prospe[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934 - front page col 3 - Trout
The Sanders Co[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed Nov. 20, 1935
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (579)[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 20, 1935
work with the local Forest Ranger there. T[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs May 21, 1936 -
daughter and gave her birth date - Goldie Cora Sept 27, Filings for County Offices - For County
1927. (married Howard Anderson)
Sanders County Ledg[...]gh mass for Allen Lorin Hearst
Lillie died July 27, 1947 W ildrose cemetery, Thompson IV[...]tion of
Allen married Mildred W agy March 19, 1925 Butte, Mt. Geraghty Funeral Home. Th[...]they had the following children: 1] Robert G. May 22, Allen L. Hearst of 443 Plymouth St., died accidentally
1928 (moved the year of 1934); 2] Allen Lorin Jr. Sept. 22, Sunday while wading at Rocky Point on the west shore of
1926 Thompson Falls, Mt. (Helen Ina McCann) ; 3] dau Flathead Lake.)
Aug. 29, 1934; 4] Roger.[...]Falls, Mt. Mildred Hearst died Sept. 23, 1988 with her burial in the
April 9, 1925 - Local Boy W eds Hamilton Girl - Allen L.[...]Allen Lorin Hearst was born Sept. 22, 1926 Thompson
Dorsie of the Christian church of that[...]e leading young women of Sept. 28, 1944 it was noted in the Plains paper that Alle[...]ways does. Allen enlisted Sept. 21, 1944 Butte, Mont. and was
Mr. Hearst is worki[...]following children: 1] Leslie; 2] Allen Loren IV; 3] Randee;
Carrie Mildred W agy was born June 26, 1900 Hamilton, 4] Stacie.
Mt. the d[...]Allen died August 19, 2007 Missoula, Mt.
Thompson Falls school records[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Sunday, August 26 2007 -
their birth dates. Missoula - On Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, Allen Lorin Hearst
Sanders County Independe[...]ancer at home with family by his side.
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - M&M. Allen Hurst are the parents of Lorin was born Sept. 22, 1926, at his grandparents' home
a daughter bor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (580)[...]s for Lorin are a vigil at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24,
University); he graduated from the School of Fo[...]National Museum of Forest Service History, PO Box 2772,
and Ina celebrated their 58th anniversary this p[...]in Ethel married Loren Stanfield April 20, 1940 Thompson
1956 Lorin left the Forest Servic[...]Joe Harold Edward Heater was born Sept. 28, 1927 Thompson
National Forest, he was transferred to[...]Harold was drafted into the Army Dec. 20, 1945 sent to Ft.
quality and quantity of forest[...]on - Tech 5 (Construction machine
Over the next 20 years, Lorin worked closely with sawmill[...]following children: 1] Dean; 2] Shawn; 3] Eric.
During Lorin's career, he also[...]. He was Patricia Erickson was born Nov. 12, 1928. Pat had been
plans chief on one of the Regional[...]the board of directors for the Historical 12, 1976 page 9 col 5 - Harold Heater - Harold E. He[...]lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 28, 1927 in Thompson
involved in various forest-re[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (581)[...]istmas eve. Orie is a lucky
Patricia died Sept. 21, 1995. boy. He h[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 28, 1934
them. He attended school at Deep Creek for[...]placer
education, graduating with the class of 1923. claim on Bearmouth Creek out[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, far they have taken out nearly a thousand dollars in gold at
1923 - Senior Plans after graduation - Lewis Heater U[...]eotologh and
Orie Emerson was born March 18, 1892 Stuckland beauty work in general.[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Nov. 28, 1934
Obituary states his birthdate as Feb. 28, 1892. Thompson Falls, Mt .- Local Happ[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 20, 1935
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]lls, Mt. - Orie Heater has a placer claim on
Oct. 24, 1913 - front page col 6 - James Saint and Orie[...]rman by Christopher Sauer of
entered service July 21, 1917 Missouri. discharged Germantown, now a part of Philadelphia. Two earlier Bibles
February 22, 1919 Camp Funston, Ks.[...]were stored in the loft of a meeting house
bald; 25 years of age; born March 18, 1892 Strickland, Neb. during the revolutionary W a[...]the city, The British, not realizing the pages
1920, remaining a member until 1928, he then re-instated were from a Bible, u[...]is children.
Auto sales; he entered the Army July 21, 1917 and served The Bible, about six inches thick and containing 1272
until Feb. 22, 1919 in the Army Engineers: serial # 159913.[...]e Perry Heater
Orie married Irene F. Hagel Dec. 24, 1919 Spokane, Sr. the book had been[...]Heater, who lived in western Nebraska,
Feb. 7, 1921 2] Lois June Sept. 18, 1925. where he had homesteaded[...]Bible to Perry Sr., about 1935 or 1936 and the
1920 - Heater-Hagel - Orie Heater, son of Perry Heater of latter handed it down to Orie in 1952.
Vermilion made up his mind that a state o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (582)[...]Perry and Ethel Lena Hattan were married Feb. 23, 1888
including grandfather Isaac’s birth cert[...]as translated Ethel Lena was born Oct. 27, 1872 Marshall Co., Ill.
into English by M. J. Sullivan[...]eat Northern and
let it stand in a warm place for 24 hours. Then pour off, take later ran a small[...]Orie Emerson March 18, 1892 Stuckland, Neb.; 2] Perry
Heater said it has been tradition in the[...]o get a divorce. In May of 1905
Orie died April 29, 1978 Thompson Falls, Montana - and Et[...]divorce: Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Aug. 2, 1906 --
May 4, 1978 page 10 - Orie E. Heater - S[...]E. Kincannon.
services were conduced by VFW Post 2896. Shrider’s Perry Sr. settl[...]he woods and there he meet his
He was born Feb. 28, 1892 in Nebraska and came to the present wi[...]ily in 1908. In 1918 he joined On Dec. 12, 1906 Thompson Falls, Mt., Perry married a
the ar[...]ls, Mt.
AF and AM No. 70. He served for more than 25 years on the Information from their m[...]on Falls, Mt. - Perry A.
the Ford Garage for over 20 years and then became a partner Heater of[...]previously - married Dec. 12, 1906 Thompson Falls, Mt. by
Irene F. Heater di[...]he daughter of Hiram Cox and
#2 Susie B. (Nash) Josep[...]Heater and Susie B. Nash, both of
Co., Iowa page 124 A. - Isaac Heater (farmer) 47 years of[...]n. The affair leaked out
years of age born Ohio.; 2] Ida M. 15 years of age born an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (583)652 Pioneers and Early Se[...]s death - “The Sanders County March 25, 1910 - Trout Creek - Perry Heater has sold his[...]son of P. A. Heater of Trout Creek who was 26. 1910 - Noting those that lose possessions in th[...]n Sanders County Ledger Friday January 19, 1912
white, followed by the carriages and those who fo[...]t he had resided in Trout Creek for over a 42-inch turbine wheel.
3 years, 2 months.)[...]of their youngest son, Harlie Ray In 1912 Perry Jr. came to live with his father, making th[...]n Creek. He mined for a short time, April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - P. A. Hea[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (584)[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 1932 -
the logging camp. She was an excellent baker, s[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 28, 1934
them. He attended school at Deep Creek for[...]placer
education, graduating with the class of 1923. claim on Bearmouth Creek out of Drummond, Montana. So
In 1920, Perry Sr. and Jr. decided to give up logging an[...]per day
of the present Chevrolet agency. On Sept. 28, 1920 Perry at present gold quotations. Thei[...]Falls, Mt. 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 Nebraska[...]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 and won the position An interesting articl[...]ers
serving three, two year terms, from Jan. 1, 1927 to Dec. 31, County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 Thompson
1932. He was then elected to the position of County[...]nterested in prospects and mines.
W ed. Jan. 5, 1927 - Sheriff Heater On Job - Sheriff Perry[...]e revolution broke out and they
W ed. April 11, 1928 - Heater and Sons Showing New Ford he[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May 29,1935
The new garage they built this year[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (585)[...]has been considerable excitement on gold 28, 1961 front page col. 1 bottom - F. E. Kincannon[...]“pay dirt” on his claim produces as high as $2.00 per pan. Kincannon, in Berkeley, Calif.[...]was born June 5, 1896 Red Fern,
Susie died May 2, 1947 and was buried in W ildrose So[...]l took her four sons and went
were held Monday at 2 o’clock in the Methodist church, by[...]ch 5, 1954 in Deer Lodge, Mont and is 21 years of age; born June 5, 1896 Redfern, SD; fat[...]eld Monday afternoon at the July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Perry Heater was
C[...]ing to Trout
before moving to Thompson Falls in 1920. Creek, they stayed at[...]1] Ethel M. Feb. 11,
He was a sheriff in the 1920s’ for several terms and a 1918 (Loren Stanfield); 2] Dorothy E March 5, 1920; 3]
county commissioner for one term. He retired from business Richard C. Oct. 14, 1921; 4] Thelma K. May 18, 1925; 5]
in 1938 and his wife succumbed in 1947. Harold E. Sept. 28, 1927.
Survivors include the three sons, Perr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (586)[...]Kathryn 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 t[...]Richard Clayton Heater was born Oct. 14, 1921
established the ______ of “Heater and Son.”[...]nd Son.” Simon.
In 1927 the present Ford Garage was built, in 1928 the Rich enlisted Sept. 30, 1942 into the Navy where he
business was moved into it[...]Electrician’s Mate 1-C. He was discharged Nov. 26,
Heater’s father, Perry retired and Orie, brot[...]Rich married Doris June Larson April 2, 1943 Thompson
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Falls, Mt.
W ed. June 20, 1934 Thompson Falls - Mr. Matt Simons of[...]Richard C.
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs May 21, 1936 Heater of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 21 years of age born
- Filings for County Offices -[...]- married April
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. July 22, 1937 Thurs. - Local 2, 1943 Thompson Falls, Mt. by J. Eldon W hitesitt,[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. June April 5, 1962 front page col 3 - E. F. W aycaster Dies in
13, 1[...]ssoula
Anniversary (picture in the paper) - Over 125 friends and for Edward W illiam W aycaster[...]He was born Feb. 28, 1884 in Bushy Creek, N.C., and
Since then Hea[...]s’ gatherings. for 32 years and retired in 1949. He was a member[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (587)[...]following children: 1] ; 2] W endy Lee; 3] Siddons W ilfred[...]Robert R. ‘Hefty’ Heater was born Feb. 7, 1921 Oelrich, the age of 74 years.
S. Dakota to[...]agel.
Bob enlisted into the Army Air Force Dec. 22, 1941 T. W . & Rachae[...]Camp Beale, Ruth March 1889 W ashington; 2] Evan K. Feb. 1890
Ca.[...]nited States in
R. Heater of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age born 1876 and was a natura[...]d from the census.
W emett of Thompson Falls, Mt. 24 years of age born Valley
City, North Dakota to W[...], by B. D. Fridley, 1884 - page 5 col 2 - Mrs. N. B. Heavner has just received
Minister.[...]rthy of a good trade, and those
Fern was born 1920 Valley City, North Dakota to W illiam who c[...]ier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. July 5,
Nov. 28, 1963 front page - Fern Heater Chosen BPW[...]college in John Henry Hebert was born Sept. 23, 1889 Madawaska,
1942, she purchased a Model A and headed west taking[...]John married Esther Mayetta W ilds April 23, 1916 Plains,
Springs, W yo. The next year she r[...]ed in Hebert of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 28 years of age born
May of 1945. A son Gary was bo[...]married - married to Esther W ilds
Fern died 1992 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, of[...]previously married - married April 23, 1916 Plains, Mt by
Dorothea[...]d Siddons Stephenson at Vancouver, April 28, 1916 - Married in Plains - John Hebert, who
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (588)[...]ning from town to
were: 1] Eugene Courtenay sr.; #2 Frank Sipfle. camp, where they wer[...]ing: John Hebert residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 29 behind him, which they did.
years of age; born Sept. 23, 1889 (hard to decipher, but J. E. Hefly[...]ny but a
Esther was married the second time to #2 Richard R. short time.
Feak.[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday SW 1/4 sec. 21 township 20 Range 24 Montana Meridan.
Sept. 6, 1912 - page 3 - Max Hebgin, general manager of the[...]r
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Sept. 25, 1914 - George W . Heffner came to Thompson[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (589)[...]had the following children: 1] Henry born Oct. 23, 1892
W allig, Proprs, Smith Street, Thompson Falls, M. T. Fifty Hot Springs, S. D.; 2] Clarence born Oct. 24, 1894
Cents Per Night.[...]ly citizens. He came to Thompson in the boom days 21 came to Stevensville, Montana. After l[...]men who Nellie Everson was born 1872, the daughter of O. K.
slept two in a bed or $1.0[...]s were in Everson. Her siblings were: 1] Clark, 2] Charles; 3] Elvin
proportion, from 75 cents to $[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Sept. 27, 1907 - E. Brockhausen and Gustav Helin came[...]excitement attendant to the Coeur folio #222, noted that she resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.,
d[...]ves four sons and
Anton G. Helman was born Nov. 20, 1860 Oslow, one daughter, a h[...]rson, father of Mrs.
Anton married Nellie in 1892 Hot Springs, S. Dak. and Helman,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (590)[...]ville and a brother in North Dakota In 1882 he came to the United States and W isconsin,
were[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 1892 and two years later migrated to the Bitterroot valley
April 29, 1910 - page 3 - Follows Mother - Little Miss Ma[...]alls on Prospect creek, where he resided until he
20th of measles. The funeral took place in Thompson[...]Falls; two grandchildren, Edward, Thompson
April 24, 1914 - page 4 - Andy Helman of Prospect creek[...]Clarence was born Oct. 24, 1894 in Stevensville, Montana
The Sanders Cou[...]part in.) Falls, Mt.; 22 years of age; born Oct. 24, 1896 Stevensville,
Anton died May 10, 1955 an[...]gh at
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the his home. Clarence was ill a[...]born to camp yesterday afternoon.
Nov. 20, 1860 in Oslow, Norway.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (591)[...]rch work
living at Columbia Falls and a daughter, 2] Deloris M. and also had served as an instructor for the hunter safety
March 3, 1926 (#1 Hallie W . W akefield; #2 Robert course.
Crossley, Missoula); 3] Dorothy Lucille June 27, 1920 - He and Mrs. Helman were married in June 1919.
Feb. 25, 1929 Missoula, Mt., burial in W ild Rose Cemetery,[...]ndchildren.
Helman of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 24 years of age born The family suggest that[...]s Fork, Bonner County, Estella died Feb. 20, 2000 Plains, Mt.
Idaho to W alter Flemming and Rose[...]ly married - married June 18, 1919 Missoula, 24, 2000 - Estella R. Helman, 99, longtime Thompson Fal[...]W itnesses: resident, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000 at Clark Fork Valley
Kathryn Bonner and Henry[...]e in Plains.
Estella R. Flemming was born June 12, 1900 Clark Fork, She was born on June 12, 1900 at Clark Fork, Idaho. She
Idaho to W alter[...]on Falls. There she met Clarence
Thompson Falls 1921 until 1947, he then re-instated himself Helma[...]rs and a member of the Order of Eastern Star for 52
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]issoula; one son and daughter-in-
months Jan 1, 1921, and was a grand herald for the Grand law,[...]n of Sandpoint, Idaho; nine
Clarence died Dec. 21, 1963, during a heart attack, he grandchild[...]nce; one
Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. (Sec. 25 lot # 1) daughter, Dorothy Lucille who died Feb. 25, 1929 and is
Graveside rites were conducted by members[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 25, Memorial services will be conducted[...]man, Congregational Church on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. with
69, Thursday at 2 p.m., in the Community Congregational Past[...]bulance to a Missoula Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 21, 1918 - page eight - Local Items
hospital after[...]Henry Helman was born October 23, 1892 Hot Springs,
He was born Oct. 24, 1894 in Stevensville and moved with S. Dako[...]f W orld W ar I, he was a member of the Aug. 23, 1912 - page 3 - Henry Helman had the misfortune[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (592)662 Pioneers and Early Se[...]hat he preferred to go in this # 3 April 16-18-21 - page 21A residing on Elk Creek Road.
manner.[...]value; 39 years of age; married when 21 years of age; born
was called to take charge of[...]ensville, Mont. Indiana.
September 20, 1896. He came to Thompson Falls with his[...]Creek, Dovie Marich Helms died Sept. 12, 1957 with burial Sept.
but had returned the latt[...]7 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[...]time. officiating. (Sec. 4 lot # 23 grave 3). Nearest relative on
The funeral serv[...]which Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the
the young man was held was indi[...]1917. A rancher, he had resided at
Sue Feb. 17, 1929; 2] Alan April 11, 1931. Thom[...]nald Ralstin, Missoula,
# 2 Beulah and Mrs. He[...]Beulah’s information could be: born July 2, 1900 died Jan.[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls,, Mt. Friday
Mt.; 26 years of age; born Jan. 7, 1891[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (593)[...]following children: 1] Guy Lee, July 31, 1938 2] Jo Ann,
for a year or two and is well known. He worked for a time at July 27, 1939 (Richard ‘Dick’ Kraus); 3] Terry (Mari[...]Lucille Gertrude Marts was born Jan. 21, 1919 Miles City,
From the Minutes of the Lone[...]siblings were:
Thompson Falls, Mt. - March 9, 1912 - Motion made and 1] W ren: 2] Ithamer; 3] Sophia; 4] Roy; 5] Homer; 6]
carried[...]e furnish him with a ticket and Hendron Jan. 21, 1919 is listed with Earl as her guardian.
$30.0[...]ders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug.
June 22, 1912 - Motion made and carried that we take Bro.[...]ndren
Frank’s information could be: born Feb. 2, 1876, died from being killed. Hendren was[...]where he has accepted a position. 27, 1969 page 4 col 3 - Two of the real “old time[...]Puphal, Thompson Falls district ranger, he
March 29, 1917 - front page col 2 - Otto Hendrickson Out is the only person n[...]Thompson Falls has died. In the spring of 1920 Hendren left the Forest Service for a[...]ssistant
Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934 engineer on boats haul[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (594)[...]930 Oregonian, Portland, Oregon Jan. 9, 2004 - Terry Earl
returned to the Forest Service for a job on the Cabinet Hendren died Dec. 29, 2003, at the age of 56.
National Forest, an area la[...]the Lolo National Mr. Hendren was born April 12, 1947, in Thompson Falls,
Forest, at Thompson Fal[...]pson He moved in 1971 to Portland. In 1982, he married Debi
Falls, but expects to visit a so[...]58, informant The W eekly Montanian Oct. 26, 1895 page 3 - Editor D.
was Edith Hendron).[...]ks of this newspaper.
Lucille Cole died July 5, 2008 Salem, Ore. He is noted as[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 10, May 2, 1896.
2008 Thurs. - Salem, Ore. - Lucille Gertrude Cole -[...]ommissioned as Notary Public.
passed away July 5, 2008 at the age of 89. She was born Jan. W eekly Montanian March 7, 1896 - Master Allen
21, 1919 in Miles City, Mont., to Pearl A., and Els[...]o Libby. I became
Cole in 1989; he passed away in 2001. Lucille had worked real well acquainted[...]eral census, Missoula County, Thompson
Hendren in 2003. Falls (June 12) he states that he is a commercial traveler; he[...]tt, Shane and Alec W eekly Montanian Feb. 29, 1896 - Hazelnut Hendricks,
and Eric (deceased)[...]ive. Mr.
Society. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Hendrick left for Salt Lake t[...]ourt in Thompson.
Terry Hendren was born April 12, 1947 Thompson Falls,
Mt., to Earl Hendren and Lu[...]l Hendrickson
Terry married Debi Anderson in 1982 and they had the Earl Hendrickson died[...]th burial Oct. 16th in the City
Terry died Dec. 29, 1003 Portland, Ore.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (595)[...]at the home of the bride, Monday, May 27th. They will
Fostor & Sarah Hendri[...], Mt. The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. May 28 1912 page 6 col 2
Oct. 31, 1934 W ed. - Local Happenings - Mr. and Mrs. and issue May 31, 1912 page 3 col 2 - Marriage - Otto M.
Foster Hendrickson and daugh[...]date: Catherine March 1, 1930. Aug. 9, 1912 - front page - Heron Happenings - Miss[...]but Newsy Notes - Born to Mrs. And Sept. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hendrickson
M[...]John Hjalmer Hendrickson was born April 11, 1892 The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]ry
Oct. 17, 1913 - page 3 - Lots 6 and 7 in block 28 of the states he is a carpenter.
origina[...]as a
Oct. 17, 1913 - page 3 - Lots 4 and 5, block 27 of the carpenter.
original townsite of[...]ed. April
of Thompson Falls was born April 11, 1892 Sweden. 18, 1934 - Local Happening[...]aho to James Hennessy and Mary Dubia.
Falls, Mt.; 25 years old; born April 11, 1892 Halltorp The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]enter for C. H. W icksell of Thompson Dec. 29, 1911 - front page - Xmas W edding Bells - Earl[...]The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. May 24,
Otto M . K. & Laura M arcella (Hartman) Hendri[...]ene House, was for 17 years the
Friday May 31, 1912 - Otto Hendrickson, of Heron and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (596)[...]ician is necessary where she is March 21, 1913 - front page col 1 - Live News of Our
empl[...]The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. May 24, Jan. 30, 1914 - page 3 - Miss Marie[...]ere united in
born Aug. 10, 1894 (#1 Earl Davis; #2 Vern Hamilton, #3 marriage at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Catholic parish in
Herb Jameson); 2] James born October 8, 1897, W allace,[...]ook their departure for Seattle
House, Vol A page 22. - #30718 - James Hennessy residing whe[...]ppy life.
James Hennessy was born October 8, 1892, W allace, (See W ilkie)
Idaho to[...]ation he was listed from the Thompson July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Messrs. John Knowles, W m.
Falls, Montana - He was a Riverman, 24 years of age; Hennessey and Earl H[...]sy, well known in Thompson Falls Jan. 23, 1914 - page 3 - Hjalman Henrikels was ta[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (597)[...]ls, Mt. Friday 1] Debbie (Robert Lawson); 2] Rick, Hot Springs, Mt.; .
Aug. 14, 1914 - page 3[...]is position with the Ledger. Nov. 2, 1906 - J. T. Henwood, who has been in charge of[...]Heoye
returning to Bozeman on No. 42 yesterday. (see Hoeye)
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Nov. 27, 1914 - page 3 - L. W . Henry, who has been[...]of election John Herbert was born Sept. 23, 1889 Madawaska,
work, left Sunday for Bozeman t[...]ago barber, but John owned the Theater Dec. 25, 1914.
returned from the eastern part of the sta[...]He married Esther W ilds of Eddy, Mont., on April 23,
resumed his old position at the Ledger.[...]Mt., to John W ilds and Cora_____.
Jean July 4, 1926; 2] Lloyd Robert, March 16, 1929. John and Esther had two children:[...]from the Thompson Falls school records of 2, 1917; 2] Geraldine born Jan. 29, 1919.
1940. John Herbert died Nov. 12,1918 Thompson Falls with[...]g pneumonia set in. W ithin half an hour from the
27 years of age born New York, New York; now[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (598)[...]siblings were: 1] Christopher; 2] John (of Kalispell); 3]
John Hebert was the so[...]dau; 6]
was born at Madawaska, Me., on September 23, 1889. His George born June 1876 Mon[...]rs ago he came west and settled the age of 24 years Thompson Falls, Mt.
in Thompson Falls, whe[...]1933).
On April 23, 1916 he was united in marriage to Miss[...]isters. One brother, Charles Hebert of April 21, 1905 - Christ Herman finished his assessment
Mi[...]eremony the bridal couple left for Portland
March 2, 1917 and Geraldine Jan. 29, 1919 (Sam Soul was and points west.[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Oct. 5, 1909 page 2 col 3 -[...]rphy of Missoula, Mt. (Also Oct. 10, 1909 sp7 col 2)
Ann Herman was born March 1878 Stevensville, M[...]M ary (M urphy) Herman In the 1920 federal census Mary stated that she is a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (599)[...]esteaded 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 hale[...]Jacob Hermann and Falls was born March 24, 1892 Iceland to Herman
Mary Burns. His siblings were: 1] Christopher; 2] John of Jonnesson, (The father, Herman, w[...]7 different languages.
Mont., died at the age of 24 years Thompson Falls, Mt. Halli met[...]Hal and W avy had four children: 1] Leora Oct. 24, 1923;
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 2] Harold Oct. 31, 1926; 3] Stella Sept 23 (3), 1928
Nov. 3, 1905 - George Herman of Thompson was a visitor Vancouver, B. C. Canada; 4] Lloyd C. Feb. 20, 1934.
in W hite Pine W ednesday.[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 1926 for the birth of her second child, Harold.
Nov. 25, 1910 - page 3 - Jake Herman spent Sunday in the In 1929 the family was settled back in Vancouver B. C.
c[...]ls Polk directory states that he has Sept 26, 1938 in Fourth District Court, Thompson where h[...]servation, arriving here W ava died July 2, 1986 and was buried July 7, 1986 in the
W ednesd[...]vation near Harold was born Oct. 31, 1926 Thompson Falls, Mt. the
Perma.[...]following: George Herman residing in W hitepine; 42 years Harold jokingly states, “he[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (600)[...]tually (Cemetery listing noted her birthas ? 29, 1889 - died March
serving with the 133rd Division M.P. Escort Guard 555. He 29, 1904).
earned the rating of Corporal. He was discharged Dec. 2, Mary Burns was born Sept 12,1845 County Cork, Ireland
1946 Ft. Lewis, W a.[...](her obit. states Sept. 12, 1844.) She came to the United[...]al figures in early
June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers Elected for Montana history.[...]ille. Here he also engaged in the blacksmith
Aug. 25, 1916 - page 4 col 1 - Teachers Engaged for the[...]ce, will fill the position Helena. There in 1882 their second eldest son, 14 year old
made vacant[...]property he owned at the time of his death,
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 10 - col 4 - Teachers are all Elected for having maintained it as a home for over 29 years.
District, No. 4 - Thompson Falls - Hazel[...]ntana Territory - page 68 -
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page col 2 - Teaching Declaration of Sole Trader of Mary Herman of Stevensville
Force Engaged - School District No. 2 - Miss Ada Johnson - To all whom these pre[...]x were alive by 1900. 1] John of Kalispell, 1867; 2] in and for the County of Missoula, Mary Herman, personally
Michael March 20, 1868 Butte, Mt.; 3] Christopher ca 1874 k[...]therein mentioned.
Mont., died at the age of 24 years Thompson Falls, Mt. Give[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (601)[...]legs in two places
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Jack and otherwise[...]as Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Aug. 23, 1906 -
decided in his favor and that his title[...]milking a cow and was letting it out
Falls (June 2) Jacob stated that he was a blacksmith; that he[...]her prostrate body. Her screams
Mary died Aug. 22, 1906 with burial in the W ild Rose b[...]ined consciousness and George hurried across
Aug. 24, 1906 - Mary Herman the wife of Jacob Herman,[...]Sanders County Signal May 23, 1907 - Thompson - Jake
She kept complaining of the pain in her chest and at 2:30 Herman came to Montana in the early 60[...]Sanders County Signal June 20, 1907 - On the 18th. Jake
Mrs. Mary Herman was[...]nd Mrs. Agnes McNeely of Plains were to be
Sept. 12, 1844. She came over to this country with her[...]ins coming to Montana in the fall of 1863. On May 26, lose him. The children refused any t[...]pleasure.
Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Aug. 23, 1906 - Plains - The Sanders Co[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (602)672 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Aug. 23, 1907 - Jack Herman sold the key to the falls wi[...]out 15 acres of his ranch west of the river for $32,00 and people to have Jake do their shoeing t[...]waited three weeks to have a team shod, $32, without a
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]camp on earth. However, he, like the others,
Dec. 20, 1907 - Jake Herman returned home after five[...]Tuesday making preparations to move from his
May 28, 1909 - Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Farnsworth, who last[...]emetery, Thompson
quarter of section 30, township 23, range 30 west and the Falls, Mt. (There[...]dstone).
consideration mentioned in the deed was $2100. Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 12,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]rman, one of the oldest pioneers of Sanders
Sept. 23, 1910 - page 5 - Jake Herman returned W ednesday[...]a and He died July 4, 1889 at the age of 20 years old. He was
for a long time conducted a bl[...]vada, but Mr. siblings were: 1] Christopher; 2] John of Kalispell 3]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (603)[...]673

Michael March 20, 1868 Butte, Mt.; 4] Charlie (who died in[...]county is now
Feb. 1880 Mont., died at the age of 24 years Thompson being garnered. Mr. He[...]Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Dec. 10, 1915 -
1] Otto; 2] L. G. (Othol/Atho.).[...]urning to
County Courthouse - John Herman; white; 28 years of age Camas Prairie, where he is[...],
Herman - married to Virgia May Anderson; white; 20 years 1918 - Hot Springs News Col 2 - Mr. and Mrs. Atho
of age born Santa Ros, Sonoma[...]cemetery, Kalispell, Mt. 1] John Feb. 6, 1942; 2] John O.
John moved to Niarada, Mt.[...]load of apples which Lloyd was born Feb. 20, 1934 Thompson Falls, the son of
he sold to our[...]following children: 1] Lori (desc. in 1983); 2] Dale of Troy;
this week on the Flathead reservat[...]ll
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Nov. 21, 1913 - City, Indiana to George McMahan a[...]is opened to make room Mary died Dec. 10, 2005 Thompson Falls, Mt.
for them. This lead was di[...]t has been made to explore it. 15, 2005 - Mary Agnes Pavola, 68, of Thompson Falls,[...]peacefully at her home on Saturday, Dec. 10,
Nov. 28, 1913 - Herman Boys Discover Rich Ore On 2005 after a short but hard - fought battle with le[...]n, the cattle king of the Flathead her first 270 game. She had many close friends, all of[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (604)[...]es but always dreaming
Ruth, Linda and Caroline; 12 grandchildren and two great of being on[...]of Sept. There he
Michael Herman was born March 20, 1868 Butte, Mt., picked up several[...]arket. Michael’s siblings were: 1] Christopher; 2] lined on the west with the snow capped Ro[...]ent their own
Feb. 1880 Mont., died at the age of 24 years Thompson way, some back to the[...]competitive friends, regardless of the 28 years age difference
River, Alberta, Canada.)[...], their friendship lasted until John’s
In 1882 Tom Lynch left Lost River, Idaho with a herd of[...]1908 - Mike Herman of High River, Alberta, was
1872 formed a partnership with George Emerson f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (605)[...]er roping, had very hard luck with the horse that won High River Times, High River, Alberta,[...]nnipeg. Just as he was going to throw 19, 1926 - Home Oil Strike in South Turner Valley - Of
th[...]been for a short visit well is down about 2,000 feet. The coming of the Home Oil
with his bro[...]erence to an automobile. Local 1990, page 72 & 73 - held in the High River Public Library,
peo[...]gh River Times, High River, Alberta, Canada Aug. 12, Herman sold out to Fitzherbert he retained 80 acres of land
1920 - They W ere Quiet, Silent Men - Amongst[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (606)[...]someone was High River Times Feb. 9, 1928 - Michael Herman - The
in trouble so he headed o[...]mal will get desperate.” 20, 1868, and when a lad of fourteen, he drifted up[...]er Canada with a cattle outfit. Since 1882, his experiences have
to the Big Hill to bring Ke[...]d in the oil
roping and the relay races at the 1912 Stampede. There he developments of Albert[...]ning on the open from the United Church at 2:30 p.m. Friday.
range, and sold his remaining cat[...]River and Stella Hermann was born Sept. 23 (3), 1928 to Halli
worked on various ranches until his death in 1928 at the age Hermann and W ava W eber.
of six[...]m incessantly and popped it like a pistol #2] Vern Broom; #3] Bernard DeLong;$ 4] W ayne
shot.[...]an, a blacksmith by trade, and Stella died 2003.
his mother was Irish. Herman remained a bache[...]W alter Hermiston was born Dec. 15, 1921 Spokane, W a.,
affections of the same lady. Even[...]h Infantry Regiment as a Private First
On page 23 of ‘Leaves on Medicine Tree’ concerning Class. He was discharged June 25, 1945 Camp Carson,
Tom Lynch, - In 1885, Tom Lyn[...]s a
unhitched and with Mike Herman in the saddle, won against house and has seven boarders.
every horse the Indians produced.
Mike died Feb. 6, 1928 on Monday at the age of 59 years.[...]Falls, Mt. Friday
Alberta, Canada. (Range K; plot 219 Block) Inscription: “At Jan. 30,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (607)[...]ning to accept the position of Laine); 2] Floy born Aug 1896, Thompson Falls. Mont
teacher[...]Svea Ben Ara Davis Adams was born May 1862 (1900 federal
Hero, seventh and eighth grades and[...]s. In March of 1889, when he was about 24 years of age,
June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers Elected for Daniel and Ara m[...]furnishes her to continue her studies at 21, 1961 Thompson Falls - taken from letters owned[...]ic schools of Boston. Lodge, Montana - Jan. 2, 1890 - Dear Sir: Yours of the 30th[...]oes the janitor work also,
Daniel was born June 24, 1864 Novelty, Missouri on his going bef[...]mother, Deborah Ellen ‘Delia’ 3, 1962 page 4 col 4 - Letters Tell of Early Life in Fall[...]gers and
MD.; children: 1] Kegiah V. ‘Jennie’ 22 years of age Va; 2] have gotten acquainted with several men her[...]ything takes money here. It takes
10] Quintus W . 2 years of age Mo. (From family mo[...]ed board at Mrs.
information - Mary E. born June 12, 1856 W V - Dec. 23 W illis’s at $5 a week. There is no[...]id she would rent us a room if we
Co., Mo - Feb. 12, 1946.) wa[...]e, however, we will not move with the
On August 2, 1888 Daniel married Ara D. Adams and they[...]ng here.
had four children: 1] Mabel born July 1892 Mont. (W aino This has been a li[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (608)[...]employment. W e can then
if we move down here we won’t move anything but the cook make some[...]e, one bed and what we have to eat, for I know we won’t board and laundry. My washing costs me $2 a months at the
like the place well enough to liv[...]ers County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 5, 1962
prepared with a few songs so all went off very we[...]tence,
very cheap. W ood delivered is only about $2 a cord and hence a new town comparative[...]ny, or nearly all, are simple frame
“January 26, 1890 - School goes very well. The childr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (609)[...]I can come at it, it would cost us about $225.
there would be two departments in the school by[...]lots. here. Now he sells from $100 to $200 to $300 worth of meat
W ith regard to the ch[...]er from P.O. Box 46, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 28, 1893 - W e
home. I tell you I am getting very n[...]bilities that rest upon me in the school at $2.50 per day as chainman on survey of Thompson Fall[...]whom are almost men in size and had to give them 20 Committee Chairman for four years. Thou[...]either this or expulsion from school, and June 2, 1905 - Miss Mabel Herriott and little sis[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (610)[...]d to have been as large as was ever seen at
April 23, 1909 - Mrs. Ara D. Herriott has advertised that[...]The Sanders County Ledger Friday Feb. 24, 1912
Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - D. V. Herriott moved his stock o[...]er this morning. Mrs. Herriott bought lots 19 and 20 in
and new lines will be added constantly and Mr[...]and see him in his new business in block 32 was bid in by J. C. Eisenman, of the Thompson
hom[...]Falls Mer. Co., for the sum of $8210.00.
Daniel died Sunday March 26, 1911 at the young age of The Sanders[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
46 years, 9 months and 2 days. He was buried March 28, Feb. 21, 1913 - page 3 - Frank Herriott, a brothe[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (611)[...]Evaline married Arthur W allin June 6, 1923 Thompson
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - page eight - News of Local Falls, M[...]a Evelena A. Herriott of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age
Herriott.[...]pt. 19, 1918 - front page col 3 - Mrs. Ara 6, 1923 Thompson Falls, Mt. by Rev. Richard W hitehouse,[...]Dolson died April 1948 with burial in the 1862 Sweden. He emigrated to the United States in 1885[...]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. 190[...]six children, only five surviving; 1920 they have son Edward
Lodge and Mandville Camp Ro[...]Edward W erner Dec. 9, 1887 Minn. - Aug. 12, 1957 Otter
who preceded her in death Aug. 1943. Tail Co., Mn. (Ada married ca 1920); 2] unknown; 3] Arthur
Left to survive her are the[...]ther A. March 1896; 5] Henry ‘Harry’ W . July 22,
and Floy Johnston of Thompson Falls, Flauddie Fo[...]in of Valley, W n. Two John died Jan. 2, 1946 in Otter Tail County, Minn. (Cert. #
brothe[...]Matilda Anderson was born Oct. 1862 Sweden to Peter
Rev. B. D. Fridley officiated at the funeral services Anderson (Jan 1823 Sweden - dying between 1900 & 1903)
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Pall bearers were Billy and Anna (May 1823 Sweden). The family immigrating to
Smith, Gus Ga[...]siblings were: 1] John ca 1850; 2] Mary ca 1854; 3] August
E[...]Flaudie Herriott and Lewis Foster were
July 1, 1920 - Evelena Harriett who graduated a few we[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (612)682 Pioneers and Early Se[...]resent and has for the past year been in Dec. 22, 1905 -Isaac F. Herriott of Clarks Fork bought la[...]Company. They in Sanders County No 1025 E1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE1/4
have the best wishes of the Ledger family, which includes Section 8 Twp 26N N Range 32 W est M.M.
nearly everybody.[...]y was about 70 years of age and beside D. V.
Dec. 29, 1916 - Local Items - Floy Herriott, who has bee[...]on.
Sanders County Independent Ledger July 1, 1920 1909 Trout Creek Polk directo[...], father
born Va., mother MD; children: 1] Jennie 22 years of age M abel Herriott
Va; 2] Maggie 19 years of age Missouri; 3] John E 17 years Mabel Herriott was born July 1892 Mont., to Daniel
of age Mo; 4] Daniel 15 years of[...]ears of age Mo; 8] Daisy 6 years of Sept. 22, 1911 - front page - Miss Mabel Herriott came up
age Mo; 9] Bessie 4 years of age Mo; 10] Quintus 2 years of from her school at Blueslide Saturd[...]d # 1 Jefferson McKeel July 13, 1913, after
April 28, 1905 - Frank Herriott was visiting his brother here. his death she married # 2 W aino Laine.
Mr. Herriott has located a claim on[...]rriott was born June 1865 Novelty, Missouri.
June 2, 1905 - Frank Herriott of Trout Creek was[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (613)[...]was Dec. 10th in the City
MD; children: 1] Jennie 22 years of age Va; 2] Maggie 19 Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 2 lot # 6 block 6,
years of age Missouri; 3] John E[...]sie 4 Chas. Herteinstein was drafted July 22, 1918 from the
years of age Mo; 10] Quintus 2 years of age Mo. Sanders County[...]uly installed as 3rd Degree Charter
book 3 page 562 - Fred A. Bandy of Clark Fork, Idaho members. - A. B. Hess.
married Nannie W hitcomb April 3, 1921. Ceremony A. B., married Mary E. Burton November 23, 1893
performed by W . L. Livingston, Minister.[...]ssoula Co., Mt.;
(George Evan W hitcomb born Feb. 22, 1898 - Nov. 30, born Fishing Creek,[...]Matilda Jones - married to Mary E. Burton; white; 25
Moses W hitcomb was her brother-in-law.)[...]Hamilton,
W illiam Thomas Herron was born Dec. 24, 1880 Justice of the Peace. W i[...]Mont.
they had: 1] Patricia was born July 1, 1926 (A. W esterfield). Mary E. Burton was born a[...]tated that she was 18 years old and
15, 1960 page 2 col 4 - W illiam Herron, 79, Succumbs After[...]rom Spokane, Tuesday, and will
He was born Dec. 24, 1880 at Bobcageon, Ont., and came[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (614)[...]Arnold married his wife, Hilda Palkki on March 2, 1936,
regrets his leaving, as do the numerous fr[...]of the Pacific Northwest.
Joanne of Sandpoint; 2] Phil 3] Don. (Joanne Robins). He was[...]rom the Thompson Falls, Mt. Graduating class of 1923 - After his second retirement, Arnold an[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, for 30 years (1960-1990) and was a charter member of the
1923 - Senior Plans - Bertha Hibner, Teaching.[...], N.M., and Bruce
Arnold Hietalla was born Oct. 25, 1912, in Taconite, Hietala of Arlee; and two[...]Kalispell.
Arnold married Hilda Palkki on March 2, 1936, in Grand Arnold was preceded in d[...]tala; a sister, Ethel
Dorothy Mae Hietala (desc); 2] Lee; 3] Harold; 4] Bruce; W herland; and[...]Funeral services were held in Bozeman, Aug. 25. Burial
(Vickhammer of Kalispell)[...]service is scheduled for Aug. 29, at the Presbyterian Church
Hilda passed away[...]t.)
Arnold died at the age of 90 years Aug. 19, 2003 Creswell, C. J. Hi[...]arch 3, 1905 - Howard L. Hartman of W isconsin, a
28, 2003 page 7 - Arnold Hietala - Creswell, Ore. - Arn[...]in one of the schools of the valley district.
19, 2003, at his home in Creswell, Ore., following a 13[...]past 16 years. Feb. 24, 1905 - Herman Hildebrand, a well known
Born in a Finnish sauna on Oct. 25, 1912, in Taconite, prospector of Thompso[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (615)[...]position made #2 Tiny
vacant by the enlistment of Henry W old.[...]Clarence G. Hildebrant was born July 17, 1920 Schaefer,
The Sanders County Independent Ledge[...]as
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday June 28, 1912 - discharged Nov. 10, 1945 Ft. Lewis, W a.[...]a homestead down the Clarence died Sept. 28, 1975 Brownsville, Tx.
Little Bitter Root, was a[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 2, 1975 page 2 col 3. - C. Hildebrant - Clarence G.
Feb. 13, 191[...]Elmer Elsworth Hildebrant was born May 22, 1880 in
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Nov. 20, 1914 - Cadiz, W isc. to ____ Hildebrandt[...]wn ____.
W arm Springs Creek, received $2,000 damages in his suit Elmer E. married Rose Gummer Nov. 24, 1904 Mayville,
with the Thompson Falls Power Co[...]accident at Thompson Falls several April 2, 1910 Schaeer, ND - Died Spokane W ash.; 2] (Matt
months ago.[...]1920 Schaefer, ND; 5] Alice (James W akefield); 6] Ma[...]elen G. (W eims) Hightower July 28, 1915 Schafer, ND (Charlie Garrison); 7] Alma[...]Rose Gummer was born 1882.
O. R. married Helen G. W eims April 8, 1946 Mi[...]w divorced - married to Helen G. Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Trout Creek - Mrs. Matt Steiner
W eims o[...]d been previously Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Trout Creek - James
married and no[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (616)[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Nov. 20, 1935 -
Elmer died Jan.. 8, 1967 with burial i[...]. Thurs. Jan. Nov. 6, 1935 in Missoula.)
12, 1967 page 8 col. 3- Services for Elmer E. Hildeb[...], W a.
Hildebrant, 86, will be conducted today at 2 p.m. in Our
Savior’s Lutheran Church with the R[...]is in charge of The W eekly Montanian Jan. 12, 1895 page 3 - Herman
arrangements.[...]rbrandt, W illiams & Allen Co.,
He was born May 22, 1880 in Cadiz, W is. and died retur[...]supply. They will work a few men all winter,
Nov. 24, 1904 to Rose Gummer in Mayville, N.Dak. They[...]W eekly Montanian Dec. 26, 1895 - Herman Hilderbrandt
Mrs. Hildebrant pr[...]Feb. 24, 1905 - Herman Hildebrand, a well known
Surviv[...]rant, Norman, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. June 2, 1905 - In a letter to his old friend an partner,[...]ro, Calif., Mrs. Helmer Swanson, Newport, W ash., 20 “I told you in my last letter that I go[...]row I am going back. It is 9 miles from water and 28
Steiner and Louis Bartley. The first five were g[...]Maurice Jerome Earl Hildebrant was born Oct. 2, 1905
Robert Clark, Mrs. Lee Pennell and Mrs. Rob[...](W akefield); 2] Maude (Charlie Garrison); 3] Alma; 4][...]Maurice married Lela Violet (Perkins) Austin Nov. 22,
Guy Hildebrant was born April 2, 1910 Schaefer, ND to 1945 Hot Springs,[...]zabeth Gummer. Lela V. was born Aug. 22, 1901 W ood Lake, Yellow
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (617)[...]e.
Sarah Lucy Robson. Her siblings were: 1] male; 2] W arren Survivors include the widow, Sar[...]t
Austin and had three children: 1] Keith Loring; 2] Stewart Home, W ayne of Trout Creek and Iva[...]o and they had the following children: 1] Claude; 2]
lengthy illness.[...]ean Black); 3] Alexis.
Hildebrant was born Oct. 2, 1905 in Mayville, N.D. He Jean Marie Franck was born Feb. 27, 1947 Trout Creek,
married Lela Violet Perkins on Nov. 22, 1945 in Hot Mt. to Claude Franck and[...]Dennis died May 25, 2006 Thompson Falls, Mt. with
Hildebrant was employed at Lander Valley High School burial June 1, 2006.
for 10 years, but worked at Valley Lumber as[...]rs. He was a member of the Lone Star Lodge 1, 2006 - Dennis Eli Hill, 61, of Thompson Falls, pass[...]ls, Mont. away Thursday, May 25, 2006 at his home after a nine-
He is survived by[...]r a brief courtship, Dennis and Jean were married
22nd in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]d often
Birdsall and Sarah Maude had 1] W ayne; 2] James fix things that had mechanical problems. During this last
Howard b: Aug. 16, 1924 Fredrick, SD.; 3] Ivan Bird, Feb. year he built a go-cart for his grandchildren and swords for
16, 1922 Fredrick, SD; 3] Vernon Jay ‘Vern’ Dec. 1, 19[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec 26, relationship with the Lord. It was t[...]ist in recent years.
had been confined since Nov. 25 when he was injured in an Many fo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (618)[...]Services will take place on Thursday, June 1, at 2 p.m at The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls,[...]rank was born.
Diane married Jerry Larango Dec. 26, 2007 Missoula, Mt. Frank married Eileen an[...]1] Dennis Eli June 5, 1944 Billings, Mt.; 2] David; 3] Jane
2008 Thurs. - (picture of Diane and Jerry) - Hill,[...]- Diane Hill and Jerry Larango were married Dec. 26, Their son Dennis’s obituary noted that they were
2007 at their home in Missoula. Diane is the daught[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
Diane graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1923 - Senior Plans after graduation - Grace Hill W a[...]and Jerry graduated from Loyola High School in 1982. Normal Bellingham.
W hen not hunting, f[...]y for W allace,
Don M. Hill was born April 4, 1928 Tracy, Minn., to Idaho, where they ha[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt., Thur. Nov.
14, 2002 - Trout Creek - Don M. Hill, 74, of Trout Creek,[...]aul & Dolores (Aldrich) Hill
died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Paul Hil[...]and Cuba Avilda.
Don was born on April 4, 1928 in Tracy, Minn., the son of Paul married Dolores Aldrich Jan. 29, 1955 and they had
George and Ruth Muedeking Hil[...]the following children: 1] Diane (#1___ Davis; #2 Jerry
Stevensville High School in 1946. Don served in the U.S. Larango); 2] Ramona (Tim Cox).
Army during the Korean[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (619)[...]mstad. Followed by graveside
Paul died Feb. 14, 2006 Missoula, Mont with cremation services at 2 p.m. in Thompson Falls City Cemetery,
following d[...]Friday, Jan. 19,1990 at her daughter’s
February 20 2006 - Paul F. Hill - Missoula - Paul F. Hill[...]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 i[...]5, to Cleo and Falls, Mt. (Sec 6 lot # 9 block 23.)
Cuba Avilda Hill.[...]Clara Belle
He married Dolores Aldrich on Jan. 29, 1955. He lived in (Coleman) Angst in Thomps[...]Ruth and W . Fredrick Hill were married Oct. 3, 1923 at
of Thompson Falls.[...]tion has taken place and services will be held at 2 Thompson Falls before his death in 1944.
p.m.[...]Falls Jan. 1956 and remained a member until Sept. 27, 1967. river at Thompson Falls. After Mr. Har[...]in
Minn., where their son Don was born April 4, 1928. George 1966. In addition to her Canada Gee[...]s, Debra Aldrich, Lebanon, Ore.;
Ruth died June 28, 1987 with burial July 1, 1987 in the Denic[...]ere always
Fred and Ruth were married Oct. 3, 1923 W allace, Idaho. there with her in later yea[...]Kalispell.
W illiam died March 23, 1944 buried March 27, 1944
W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Hilliard
Ruth died at the age of 85 years Jan. 224, 1990 Coeur See Corrine nee Smith
d’Al[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 25, Harlan Hilliard
1[...]35.
Hartman, 85, were to be held W ednesday, Jan. 24, at 9.a.m. Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (620)[...]d is serving The W eekly Montanian April 25, 1895 Bill Hillis an old
with Flight 355 3278 B.M.T.S. Squadron, 3275th Basic Thompsonian.
Military Train[...]tactics, U.S. history, government and July 22, 1920 Thur. - W illiam Hillis Visits Thompson Falls -[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan 12, Those who know Bill rejoice in his s[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 22,
1959 Thursday page 2 - Harlan Hilliard Re-enlists in AF -[...]the Air Florence Ruth Hillman was born June 23, 1896
Force and will be stationed at Portland. H[...]Charles Cone of Creston, Montana; white; 26 years of age
Page 16& 24.[...]white; 22 years of age born Mantonville, Dodge Co.,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (621)[...]er, Thompson
Donald Charles Cone was born March 23, 1893 Hampden Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 3[...]n Trout Creek, Mt., in Frank married wife #2, Jesse Florence Van Slyke June 16,
the 1920 federal census with Donald listed as 26 years of 1921 Cheney, Spokane, W ash., and they had the following
age, born in Mn. and Florence as 23 years born in Mn. children: 1] daughter (Dale Fordyce Stebbins); 2] daughter
Florence died May 31, 1934.[...](Mower); 3] Henry Rolland, Nov. 14, 1925 Lonepine, Mont
Donald died June 8, 1968 Butte,[...]to Rolla A. Van Slyke and Ellen
#2 Jesse Florence (Van Slyke) Eliz[...]ntorville, Frank was enumerated in the 1920 federal census in the
Dodge Co., Minn., to Silas[...]orn Nov. 16, 1886 to W illard Montana of 1922 - Sanders Co., F. M. Hillman.
Edwin Martin and Al[...]. Frank died Sept. 21, 1974 Colville, Stevens Co., W ash.
Harriet died July 24, 1913. with burial Sept. 25, 1974.
The Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory listed W . H. Jesse died April 8, 1982 Colville, Stevens Co., W ash.
Hillman as Co. Agri[...]now Silas Henry Hillman was born Aug. 12, 1851 Mayfield,
and the first of the month. His o[...]outh of Silas married Emma D. Gaylord Sept. 23, 1879 Lake City,
the W ard hotel.[...]es one as a Frank Minor, Nov. 7, 183; 2] Merton Silas, Nov. 11, 1889
serious and conscien[...]arm Montorville, Dodge Co., Mn. - June 9, 1929 Minneapolis,
and is a practical farmer. His trai[...]n Mn. (Eva Alice Hart); 3] Florence Ruth, June 23, 1891
the agricultural college of the Minnesota[...]d makes his home with his parents, who April 26, 1917 - Local Items - S. H. Hillman of Bozeman,[...]rk To Be Dropped W ithout Protest - 1921 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mrs. S. H. Hillman was cal[...]ed the Donald Cone were enumerated in the 1920 federal census in
following: Frank Minor Hillman[...]. 7, 1883; Sanders Silas died Feb. 7, 1929 Lonepine, Sanders Co., Mt. and his
County[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (622)692 Pioneers and Early Se[...]rson (Sweden). Jan. 12, 1906 - Abe Himes nearly 80 years of age.
May d[...]farmer.
married; that her age was 4-? Year, 2 months and 5 days.) The Sanders County[...]July 27, 1906 - Abraham Himes has commenced action to[...]on the grounds
Howard Hilton was born Sept. 9, 1924. of desertion.
The Th[...]Mt. Friday
Moore as his guardian; born Sept 9, 1924. Aug. 3, 1906 - Abe Himes[...]willing to challenge
Abe married Ellen about 1882. any man of his[...]ten by A. V. Howard. Nov. 3, 1911 - page 2 - Abraham Himes came in from the
Page 23.[...]nd Sanders County Ledger Friday Jan. 12, 1912 Thompson
packed our blankets and provisions on ou[...]years W arm Springs,
Vermillion and Libby, about 25 miles from Vermillion. The Mt. (Burial pr[...]attam? And Murray. Jan. 26, 1912 - front page - Abraham Himes Reported Dead
The[...]died soon after his arrival at that
Falls (June 12) he states that he is a married man being[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday county.
Feb. 24, 1905 - Abe Hymes, one of the oldest sett[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (623)[...]d Charles James Hinchley was born June 2, 1939 Sandpoint,
wagons on the Thompson Falls fla[...]Charles married Katherine Dubia Feb. 24, 1961 and they
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 13,[...]had the following children; 1] James; 2] Robyn.
Himes, one of the best teamsters in this[...]d - Last Friday evening July 3 rd this 21, 1967 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]metery informant was Kathy Hinchley) sec. 4 lot # 2
intelligence of the drowning of W m. Hynes, which[...]Sandpoint News Bulletin, Sandpoint, Idaho Dec. 21, 1967
had been at this place for about ten years[...]rvices for Charles
W isconsin when a lad of about 20. He was a great lover of James Hinchley, 28, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2
horses, was a good teamster and the handling of h[...]island of Funeral Home of Plains.
about 20 acres at that point of the falls. Hynes had a ho[...]after an illness of two weeks. He was born June 2, 1939 and
animal. After landing, the raft got awa[...]down was married to Katherine Dubia Feb. 24, 1961. He was
the river. Pat W halen and Andrew[...]eld on for a #2 Dorothy
minute until the horse turned and started[...]Bert St. Clair Hind was born April 30, 1882 to Thomas D.
opposite shore. Mr. Hynes either bec[...]e Charles ‘Bert’ Herbert Jr. 1916 - 1929 W ildrose Cemetery,
shore and he was seen to ris[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs.
The W eekly Montainian Aug. 29, 1895 - Patric Hynes, Nov. 24, 1916 - front page col 3 - Bert Hinds Tak[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (624)[...]required to build will take several years.
Jan. 12, 1917 - page 5 - Superintendent Bert Hinds of the[...]the Hind family leaving, and it is with the
March 29, 1917 - Local Items - Bert Hinds received word[...]- W . E. Headley has Thur. Jan. 15, 1925 - Entire Community Bids Farewell to
severed his[...]t of its kind ever
Aug. 30, 1917 - front page col 2 - Death of Mrs. Hatton - gathered togethe[...]he A.C.M.
Mt.; 36 years of age; born April 30, 1882; General foreman Mr. Hind has been with[...]. Hind was chosen to be
Club organized Oct. 19, 1921. the general[...]one that a good many will envy, but Mr.
Jan. 8, 1925 - Local People leave for South America - Bert[...]Macabee ladies gave a
sail from New York January 22 for the port of Santiago, party[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (625)[...]eorge services will be held here today at 2 p.m., by the Thompson
Grandchamp and gave him a g[...]Their son, Charles Herbert Hind died Aug. 3, 1929 buried become the first permanent foreman of the old Thompson
Sept. 1929 W ildrose cemetery.[...]April 17, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mrs. 1925 to go to Chile as general manager of the Andes c[...]Mr. Hind was a member of the Sebring Lodge No. 242,
April 15, that she would buy a car there and dri[...]in Cuba. Both are interred
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - front page col 5 - Hinds here.
He[...]Independent Ledger, Thompson June 22, 1906 - Chas Hindman, an old friend of Fred
Falls[...]they were much pleased at meeting
Chile, October 24, where Mr. Hind is manager of the Andes a[...]ed Aug. 1913 Mt.
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. May 20, 1937 Thurs. - Little Emily died[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (626)[...]picnic at Kellogg Sunday.
discharged April 29, 1919 at Fort Russell, W yoming with[...]nity Congregational Church for Charles Hiner,
was 29 years old; born Aug. 16, 1887 Cuba, Missouri; th[...]. Survivors include
Nov. 8, 1917 - front page col 2 - W rites From Camp Lewis - two sisters, Mr[...]ox, W ally Britton, George
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - front page col 5 - Letter Green an[...]). Falls, on Jan. 26, 1916 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Sanders County Le[...]chine W illiam A. Hiner was born June 20, 1862 Indiana.
bullets, and shrapnell on the 30th day of September while in W illiam died Sept. 26, 1949 with burial in the Plains
the Argonne and[...]Hintzman was born Sept 13, 1930 to
Thompson in 1920 through 1924, then his entry in 1927 Vernon Hintzman and Naom Pearl Davis[...]Lindall Darlene Miller was born May 24, 1942 San
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Angelo, Texas to.
Nov. 28, 1934 - Local Happenings - Charlie Heiner and J.[...]a attending the Lindall died March 17, 2005 Boise, Idaho.
V. F. W . convention there.[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. March 2005 - Boise, Idaho -
Charles died October 13, 19[...]returned to Thompson Falls for burial 2005.
October 16, 1957 in the Thompson Falls City C[...]“Lynn” was born in San Angelo, Texas, on May 24, 1942.
Thompson Falls, Montana.[...]’t stick around for long:
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Local Happenings - Chas[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (627)[...]Vernon marrige Naomi Pearl Davis Aug. 5, 1928 Moline,
gave her friendship and strength. She to[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger, W ed. July 25, 1934
always had other projects to keep her inte[...]ial spirit that drove her to try her W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - M&M Hintzman and small child
hand at a v[...]with her good friend Kaylee. W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
Ly[...]The Daily Interlake, Kalispell, Mt. Sept. 2, 1934 - Camas
property he and his wife, Naomi, ha[...]appy summer vacations at the Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mr. and Mrs.
Finley P[...]Hayden, Id.
Hatch and ran it until selling it in 2002, God bless her heart.
She had a great affectio[...]or dear old friends. Lynn moved back April 22, 1887 - County Correspondences - Thompson Falls
t[...]Sabra, Albert, Michael, Jacob, Talon, May 20, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (628)[...]pendent Ledger W ed. Aug. 8, 1934 April 25, 1913 - page 3 - E. H. Hoard, wife and daughter[...]f the state board of law examiners for
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the[...]power plant here, left on train No. 2 Saturday for St. Paul
Sanders County Independen[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, during their absence.
1884 - advertisemen[...]gain. He is under the doctor’s care.
Nov. 8, 1912 - front page col 6 - E. W . Hartman, third trick[...]uthworth Aug. 11, 1904 Harold died Nov. 24, 1949 San Diego, San Diego Co., Ca.
and they had the following child: 1] Harold Southworth,
April 25, 1907.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (629)[...]f us.
Precinct 11, Fairplay, Park Co., Colo. page 204D. There is a Generous to a fault, he was always buying something for
George Hodgeman (surveyor) 23 years of age born in the children,[...]man, the affable Thompson Friday August 28, 1914.
river mining man, came down on Saturday t[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday St. Paul on No. 2 to be delivered to brother for burial.
Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - A gay party of sleigh riders went on The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Aug. 31, 1914 page 2 col 7
a moonlight ride up Geo Hodgman’s on Thom[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday directory.
Oct. 4, 1912 - page 3 - George Hodgman, owner of[...]a few other things, came down town Oct. 25, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Notice of Contest[...]ed of being attracted here by the 484 - 05226 - To George Hodgman, or his heirs or devisee
agg[...]he is a office address, did on September 25, 1917, file in this office
miner living at the W[...]ancellation of your homestead entry, Serial No. 05226
Jan. 17, 1913 - page 3 - George Hodgman came down from made March 11, 1914, for list 1-2164 being 44.84 acres in
his castle on Thompson river and reports only nine feet of section 4, township 21N. Range 28w, as grounds for this
snow around his “Diggins[...]esiding at Buena Vista, Cal., all over the age of 21
office that he had shot himself through t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (630)[...]ulmonary tuberculosis, Henry Hoesley
Friday Nov. 12, 1909 - E. R. Hodgins, who for several[...]from Plains,
son, Aug, 1906 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2] son, March 19, Tuesday noon, to tak[...]Hoeye Family
Aug. 24, 1906 - George Hodgins family has a baby boy.[...]R. Hoeye born July 16, 1816 Ohio son
Friday March 26, 1909 - Mr. and Mrs. George Hodgins have[...]s. born May 3, 1792 MD., (he died May 26, 1873 Boone, Ia.),
The Sanders County Ledger,[...], Montana and Amanda Bobo born ca 1824 Ohio.
Friday Aug. 6, 1909 - Mrs. Geo Hodgins and[...]ay to join her husband who is employed 2, 1845 Shelby Co., Ohio.
as cook at a large lumber camp on the Sound. Her 2] W illiam ca 1846 Ohio; 3] Samuel, ca 1847 Ohio;[...]1852 Boone, Ia; 7] Fernando, ca 1855 Boone, Ia.; 8] Ja[...]11 Thompson Falls Polk McGinnis, #2 Henry W . Gates); 11] Joseph ca 1860 Boone,
direc[...]Ia; 12] Hester (Esther), July 1864 Boone, Ia. (George S.[...]Ella married #1 J. C. McGinnis; then married #2 Henry W .
June 9, 1916 - Brief but Newsy N[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (631)[...]e Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. newspaper Aug. 17, 1892 has rented one side of the building[...]Nettie Hoeye March 20, 1914 - front page col 3 - Tailor Shop to be
N[...]could now speak enough English to start up
April 22, 1887 - County Correspondences - Thompson Falls[...]everal children and numerous debts. July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - M. Hofer went over[...]and finally Aug. 30, 1917 - front page col 2 - Hofer to Hot Springs -
died, not withstanding h[...]Hoeye and El Hoeye, came out. El 1942, being sent to Ft. Lewis, W a.
married Mr.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (632)702 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 29, store would work in their life. Hele[...]mans dressed in white winter Alf died June 27, 2005 Missoula, Mt.
clothing arose from the snow ban[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Monday, July 04, 2005 -
the advancing skiers. He never commented fur[...]5 Ft. Falls, passed away Monday, June 27, 2005, at the Evergreen
Douglas, Utah[...]the Thompson Falls area. Alf's education
Shirley; 2] Bradley.[...]he 87th, he
Helen Elizabeth Sloan was born May 12, 1932 Butte, took part in the recapture of K[...]trooper.
had, Royce Ann Foster born Sept. 17, 1952 Missoula, Mt., In 1953, he married Helen[...]in April of this year to be close to
April 30, 1952 - Helen Sloan Marries Billings Man - Miss[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (633)[...]worked as an auditor in Alf; 2] Nicole Marie
their payroll department. She found[...]Bradley married the second time to Laura Feb. 16, 2001 in
While residing in Lacy, Washington, Helen[...]ade
July 5, 1990, in his home. He was born March 12, to improve their racing time and then with his boss develope
1922, to Frank and Josephine (Braler) Fritsch in[...]Edwin Hoff
WWar II, from 1942-45, then lived in California.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (634)[...]would drive his 1922 Dodge Touring car to out-of-town
Ed and Gertrud[...]shine, top or no top. She spent many hours
March 25, 1955.[...]th this recognition from his fellow
On November 29, 2003, Pasco, W ashington, Gertrude members.
died at the age of 52 years. Edwin[...]compassionate person who was a
Edwin died Oct. 25, 2005 Union Gap, W ashington. strong sup[...]preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Haugton
3, 2005 - Edwin Hoff, 89, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Hoff, his father, Olaf Hoff, his wife of 52 years, Gertrude
Oct. 25, 2005 while working on his favorite hobby, an[...]m a small farm near Tretten at 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Central W ashington Agricultural
Gudb[...]ibutions may be made to Edwin’s favorite
In 1925 the family moved to a farm south of Dagmar,[...]went to work at a sawmill at W ashington, DD 20036.
Mosquito Creek. Later, they entered into a p[...]Mont. He was drafted into the Army April 26, 1942 and was
W ebb were married July 3, 1951, at Tacom[...]d his career at JA following children: 1] Ron; 2] Ray; 3] Nancy; 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 bu[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (635)[...]arried in 1915 and lived on his homestead until 1925.
Beryl died April 5, 2004 Missoula, Mt., at the age of 73 Olaf[...]18, 1916; 2] Alf Oct 30, 1917; 3] Maynard April 6, 1919;
Th[...]pson Falls, Mt. Thurs. 4] Olaf Jan. 9, 1925.
April 8, 2004 - Beryl Hoff, 73, longtime Thompson Falls[...]on a small
resident passed away Monday, April 5, 2004 at St. Patrick farm near Tretten at Gud[...]orial services will be held on Friday, April 8 at 2 p.m. because there was supposedly only 13 peop[...]ff of the sequence were: 1] Oleana May 21, 1888; 2] Boletta Nov.
family home, three sons and daughte[...]16, 1889; 3] Ivar Jan. 31, 1891 - May 2, 1972; 4] Emil Aug.
Sharon Hoff of Missoula, Ron and Paula Hoff of 26, 1895; 5] Hilda; 6] Maghild Sept. 13, 1897; 7] A[...]nd Gary and Jennifer Hoff of Irvine, Sept. 20, 1900; 8] Inga Jan. 22, 1903; 9] Asmund Dec. 2,
Calif.; one daughter and son - in - law, Nancy and Dave 1906 - 1926.
Martin of Ravalli, Mont.; a brother, Rich W ollaston of Number 2, Boletta came to W estby, W isc., a while after
T[...]a came
had four children: 1] Olaf April 10, 1886; 2] Sigrid March to her Uncle Simen Hagen’s[...]d family. Hilda went to school and graduated from
2, 1901; line # 16 -21 - Hoff, Erik 46 years old; residence the fo[...]It
Margit 41 years: (children) 1] Olaf 11 years; 2] Sigrid 10 was considered that fourth grade[...]Hilda stayed at Bekkedals for two years. In 1912, Hilda
Eric’s, (Olaf’s father) brother was[...]name it Bonetraill, which was approximately 20 miles south
moved again in 1907 to a homestead a[...]tain their belongings, even livestock In 1925 Olaf, Hilda and the boys moved to a farm in
and[...]was to Montana south of Dagmar, Montana. In 1932, after a ten
making a home. Their’s was[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (636)[...]rned to the family He was born Jan. 5, 1925, to Hilda and Olav Hoff at
to load their model T[...]Creek the family immediately set to 1942.
work to put up living quarters and to look the l[...]ie Royce Ann Hoff was born Sept. 17, 1952 Missoula,
Pyatt at his sawmill on Mosquito Creek.[...]Curdy, born Great Lakes Naval Base, W isc.; 2] Dennise Helen born
we were saw milling at Troy,[...]Royce died June 21, 1975 Thompson Falls, Mt., with
Olaf died 1949[...]ry, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 27 lot #12). Sanders County Led[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. June 26, 1975 - Front Page - 4 Die in County's
26, 1961 Front page col 5 - Mrs. Hoff Home From Nor[...]lstad of single-vehicle crash on Highway 200 about six
Auburn, W ash., sailed on the Bergens[...]Dead are: Royce Ann Hough, 22, mother of two
She visited four sisters and a b[...]rs. Thompson Falls. Wayne Gerstenberger, 21, son
Hoff’s only sister in this country, Mrs.[...]W illiston, N. Dak. Falls. Bob Franck, 21, son of the late Mrs. Rose
Hilda died Oct. 26, 1972 and was buried in the Thompson[...]lls Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 27 lot
#11).[...]history. All four were
#2 Barbara thrown from[...]n
Olav Helmer “Ole” Hoff was born Jan. 5, 1925[...]side of the road coming out of a
discharged Jan. 22, 1946 Ft. Lewis, W A.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (637)[...]Friday parents; children: 1] W illiam 21 years of age born W isc; 2]
Jan. 22, 1909 - Miss W innfred Hogan, who for over a year[...]of 4] Albert 14 years of age W isc; 5] Robert 12 years of age
the Cabinet forest, tendered her res[...]er to the domestic servant Anna Limeweber 20 living with them.
needs of her aunt, who resided[...]W eekly Montanian Feb. 22, 1896 - Al Homan was in town
The Sanders County[...]Falls, Mt. Friday doing business.
April 24, 1908 - R. E. Hogarth, a veterinary surgeon, unt[...]Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - April 26, 1906 -
livery here. Believing that higher altit[...]ad Information from their marriage license # 2 in the Sanders
appears in the Leger’s columns t[...]; she had been married previously - married April 21,
before. And as soon as she was able he took her[...]April 27, 1906 - Albert H. Hohman and Miss Martha A.[...]mother is Mrs. Sophia
Buffalo County, W isc. Page 247D. - Charles Hohman Parkins[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (638)[...]t. Friday domestic servant Anna Limeweber 20 living with them.
April 28, 1911 - page 3 - The ranch home of Al. Hohman[...]8 o’clock Saturday morning. The March 22, 1907 - Ed Hohman, brother of A. Hohman of
fire i[...]H. Hohman married Bessie Good June 2, 1897 Thompson
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Falls, Mt.
Dec. 29, 1911 - page 3 - A. O. Hohman, a brother of Al. The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. May 25, 1897 page 4 col 1
Hohman, of the Blue Slide, ac[...]nty Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - J. Hohman; white; 26
July 19, 1912 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hohman arrived[...]s Deep and Mattie Parkson - married June 2, 1897 Thompson,
creek farmstead Thursday. He repo[...]by June 4, 1900 and her name is spelled
December 28, 1940 after an illness of several months. Burial[...]e cemetery, Buffalo County, W isc. Page 247D. - Charles Hohman
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]parents; children: 1] W illiam 21 years of age born W isc; 2]
Edward ‘Ed’ Hohman was born 1874 W aumande[...]4] Albert 14 years of age W isc; 5] Robert 12 years of age
‘Minnie’ Kirchner.[...]age born
W aumandee, Buffalo County, W isc. Page 247D. - Charles W isc; 9] Lily 3 years of[...]ere his domestic servant Anna Limeweber 20 living with them.
parents.; wife - W ilhmina 38[...]t. Friday
were her parents; children: 1] W illiam 21 years of age born May 19, 1905 - Robert Hohman and family arrived on
W isc; 2] Otto 18 years of age W isc; 3] Adolph 16 years o[...]isc; 4] Albert 14 years of age W isc; 5] Robert 12 resident of this neighborhood but[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (639)[...]nders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
bought 12 sections of land and went into the cattle business. Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 24, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
Since Mr. Cla[...]machine gun company with the rank of
Aug. 16, 1912 - front page col 2 - Mrs. Robert Hohman left sergeant at t[...]ed to Iowa with his sister. There in the year, 1872 he
Annie Holbrook, divorce - demurrer and defenda[...](Moser); 2] Enos; 3] Henry M. ‘Harry’, May 4, 1878[...]y, IA; 4] Elmer L., April 3, 1886. (Hannah, April 2,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Edna Amelia Robinson was born June 12, 1851 Shadagee,
where he has been sojourning for[...]unty, Iowa page 312D. - Henry Holenbeck (laborer) 28
W ed. July 3, 1935 - Born to M&M Ben Holland a s[...], July 1st named Donna Mae. Edna 27 years of age born ___ her parents born in Vermon[...]- children: 1] Aida 6 years of age born Mo; 2] Enos 3 years
Joe Holla[...]of age born Iowa; 3] Harry 2 years of age born Iowa.
The Sanders County Ledg[...]s third barber in E. C. In October, 1921 his companion was called home. On
Day’s place[...]e week and left Edna Amelia died October 2, 1921 Thompson Falls,
for Arizona. He was accompanied[...]Mont., at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 20 days. Her
E. C. Day’s shop, who has also resig[...]t his brother at Jerome, Arizona. 223).
Henry died April 25, 1927 Thompson Falls, Mt., buried
James F.[...]James Frederick Hollcraft was born June 13, 1882. Mrs. Ada Moser who lives here[...]re present at the funeral.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 22, 1918 - page eight - News of Local He w[...]Vindicator and Republican, page 1 May 13, 1925 - Harry
The Sept. 12th, 1918 W orld W ar I dra[...]ompson Falls, Mt.; 36 years old; born June 13, 1882; relatives and friends.
elec[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (640)712 Pioneers and Early Se[...]been gassed. Carl died May 27, 1974 Plains, Mt. at the age of 77 years[...]# 61
engineer rooming at W ard Hotel. (there were 2 Charles’ sec. B.
listed).
The Thomp[...]the position made friend of the birth of a 12 ½ lb. baby boy to Mr. and Mrs.
vacant at the W a[...]dependent Ledger, Thompson
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Feb. 28, 1918 - page 6 - Local Items -[...]W ednesday on train No. 42 for Louisiana, where Mr.[...]Northern Pacific Fire this morning, a 12 ½ pound girl.
Patrolman Dave , Frank was taking[...]returning to Trout Creek on a 1934; 2] Sherry Lee Dec. 25, 1936; 3] Henry.
speeder, but was not carrying a[...]Robert’s death La Verna, ‘Verna’, married #2
otherwise bruised. Dr. Peek and Holmberg escaped[...]nt Ledger, Thompson
Elizabeth May was born March 21, 1899 W averly, W ash. Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 - front page col 6 -Game
Sanders C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (641)[...]where he graduated.
prohibit a catch in excess of 25 fish and prohibit any one to Dave spent fo[...]his fish were undersized. He was brought 22, 1962 page 4 - Dave Holt, who recently completed boot
b[...]Charles A. Holming 1992, after which he returned to Missoula.
Charles H[...]earning the rating of David died Dec. 22, 2001 in his apartment in Missoula,
Sergeant. He was[...]hat we Horace Maynard Holt was born Oct. 22, 1905 Ava,
have had in France, and that was that[...]ranklin Holt and Lula Etta
relieved from duty May 20. Now, maybe you think there Glass.
w[...]hat Maynard married Edith Daniels June 2, 1928 Ravalli,
every man in the regiment has done his[...]k Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. June 7, 1928 - noted that
that has been given us to do, and b[...]Information from their marriage license # 294 (305) in the
Our regimental commander had ord[...]am sending you a Ravalli, Mont.; white; 22 years 8 months 29 days old born
letter from G.H.Q. signed by our c[...]Edith G. Daniels of Dixon, Mt.; white; 24 years 4 months 24
Do not think for a minute that the engineers h[...]they were in front and behind married June 2, 1928 Ravalli, Lake Co., Mt., by Rev. Ralph
the line,[...]ith Maynard enlisted into the Army Sept. 24, 1942 Butte,
mustard gas that they couldn’t see. You[...]. So now we are coming Horace died May 2, 1982 Missoula, Mont. and was
home and go to work again. buried May 7, 1982 Thompson Falls City Cemetery,
W ell Bill, I am[...]ll you will Thompson Falls, Mont. - Sect 12 - lot #1 - block # 49
know it by its weight. I am[...]ll of pictures a couple of nights ago, of 1982 - Horace M. Holt Obituary - Horace M. Holt, 76, d[...]or this time. held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Thompson Falls City
I remain as eve[...]ican He was born Oct. 22, 1905 Ava, Mo., and came to Pablo
Expeditionary F[...]with family members in 1922. He later came to W hitepine[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (642)[...]le had five sons: 1] John Franklin III Sept. 5, 1929 St.
Redwood, Mn., where he worked under several building Ignatius, Mt. (Hagerman, Id) 2] Sherman Edward May 27,
contractors for several years. 1932 Missoula, Mt.(Roxie of Eureka, Ca.); 3] Kenneth[...]erans Hospital in Spokane Bill Martin Jan. 23, 1946 Missoula, Mt. (Peggy of Missoula
before be[...]Information from their marriage license # 293 Lake
sister, Daisy Morris, Missoula; several ha[...]Ravalli, Mt.; 20 years, 7 months, 27 days; born Ava,[...]-
John Franklin ‘Frank’ Holt was born Oct. 2, 1907 Ava, married to Belle Florence Caswell of Ravalli, Mt.; 20 years
Missouri, to John Franklin Holt and Lulu Etta Glass. His of age 7 months, 2 days; born Missoula, Missoula County,
siblings were 1] Daisy Eula (Morris); 2] Clarence M. Mt., to Thomas Caswell an[...]th child. 29, 1928 Polson, Mt., by Herbert J. Frame, Minister of th[...]isy with her to Nebraska where she for 2 years until the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)[...]le
scarce, Frank sometimes bought old horses for $2.00 and built a gas station and then the 4[...]Morigeau Kalberg.
place, in Ravalli about 1928 and moved into it. Ellis was a Sometime i[...]rank married Mildred Anetta (Perry) Fleisher Nov. 22 Calvin, Cavalier
very fond of his step-father and[...]’s birth certificate states her birth as August 29, but
cowboy, both on the range and in the arena.[...]h the stock in their shows. W hen Frank was about 20 and older sister Ruth. After a short tim[...]ge of 7
together. Belle began teaching there in 1926 and taught until years, she had already been taught to read.
1928 when she and Frank were married on May 29, 1928 Several more moves were made befor[...]Frank and Thompson Falls, Mt., in about 1920. By this time several of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (643)[...]department and then worked for Gambles for about 25 years.
part of a year until the “new” school[...]e train. Mildred says Frank won her heart because he liked her
Not finding work[...]ifferent schools that year. At one of the schools 2 the next summer into their present home and[...]re live in jobs where she lived with a July 28th with burial July 31 in the Missoula City Cemet[...]ions before
their father Jacob Fleisher died in 1925. coming to Thompson Falls.[...]been
Mildred and Lewie went together for about 2 years before employed on the highway crew here.”
marrying in November 23, 1938 at Staples, W adena, Co. Frank[...]h. He was buried
W adena, Mn (Lynda Joyce Moore); 2] Carol M. Feb. 23, Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998 in the Thompson Falls City
1941 Cass Co., Mn (#1 George Rockwell, #2 Buster Crabb) cemetery - section 12 - lot # 2 - block # 49.
3] Mavis J. Aug. 10,1942 Staples, Mn. (John D. Spradlin) 4] The Sand[...]’s father came to get Frank was born Oct. 2, 1907 at Ava, Mo., to John Franklin
Mildre[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (644)[...]pson Falls, Montana

and they were married Nov. 24, 1954 at the Thompson Falls is a cook in[...]ooker
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 72 years, The Sanders County Ledger,[...]Thompson Falls Lodge No. 70, March 26, 1915 - page 3 - Rev. S. D. Hooker held services[...], and convinces those who hear him of his
In 1962, he played the role of David Thompson in the[...]to the district court under $200 bail, in default of which he
(The family mate[...]guardian as Mrs. Gust O. Johnson; birth as March 2, 1923. Information from their marriage licen[...]James Hooper of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 27 years of
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]Alta C. Coleman of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 23 years of
will hold morning and evening services[...]usly married - married Aug. 9, 1915 by Frank
Oct. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Rev. J. H. Holton and wife left[...]Aug. 20, 1915 - page 3 - Harry Jas. Hooper and Miss Alta[...]Alta C. Coleman was born ca 1892 Thompson Falls, to
Louie Hong was born April 187[...]nty, Thompson
Falls (June 1) he states that he is 26 years old and single, he

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (645)[...]Feb. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. E. L. Hopkins, sister of R[...]riday morning from Bangor, Maine, to
Friday Feb. 12, 1909 - Dave Hope departed on W ednesday[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Friday April 2, 1909 - Dave Hope arrived in Thompson last[...]pection of the #2 Ruth
Prospect Creek country. Mr. Savage is an exp[...](Lagge); 2] sister (Sam Soule).
The Thompson Falls Polk di[...]directory for 1913 lists him as a McKenzie); 2] Alvira (Lennie Grantham); 3] Perry
bartender and[...]or 1915 lists him as Nellie May died May 28, 1981 Thompson Falls, Mt. at
bar tendering at th[...]Oschsner.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of Isobel di[...]Information from their marriage license #1280 in the
Rhoades and Scott, Edith returned to her[...]LeMoine Hopper of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]llings, Mont. to Jesse J. Hopper and Gladys
April 25, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. E. L. Hopkins arriv[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (646)[...]iday W anda May Moore Hougland died May 20, 1997 with
May 17, 1912 - Mining Man W ill Build Summer Home[...]the heaviest stockholders in Falls, Mt. (Sec 28 lot # 24 along with W illis C. Moore 1910
the Florence mi[...]- 1969 and daughter Karen Moore Bjorklund 1942-1989)
property Monday, after having spent the pas[...]Elda was treasurer of Sanders County from 1932 to 1936
Thompson Falls, in order that he may brin[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Sept. 12, 1934 - Local Happenings - The Hougland family
Sept. 26, 1913 - page 3 - J. H. Houghton arrived here fro[...]Dave Preston “Dave” Hougland was born Dec. 23, 1908 Falls, Mt. Friday Sept. 19, 1934[...]clock at the home of the groom’s parents in
May 24, 1912 - David Hougland Taken to Missoula for[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. honeymoon.
Jan. 16, 1922 - City Council Minutes - David Hougland
would be[...]n Aug. 6, 1867 Olathe, Kansas
David died March 20, 1990 Spokane, W A. to Dave[...]0 federal census, Missoula County, Thompson
March 29, 1990 - David Hougland Obituary - Spokane, Falls (June 1) he states that he is 32 years of age and single;
W ash. - Thompson Falls[...]Rueben Ross; that he is a butcher.
Tuesday, March 20, at Spokane, W ash. At his request, no[...]les meats of all kinds and makes a specialty
in 19225 years of service. April 6, 1906 (W alter Simpson) 2] David Preston Dec. 23,
He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during W[...]ude his wife of 15 years, W anda, Spokane; 25, 1912 Thompson Falls, Mont. 4] George Louis Sept 24,
two brothers, Fred S. Hougland, Seattle, W ash.[...]; 5] Elda (George Chas Folger); 6] Orpha E. Sept. 28,
Louis Hougland, Turlock, Calif.; three s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (647)[...]alls, Montana 721

mayor of Thompson Falls. Motion carried and a[...]llow “Fred” entered the Navy Feb. 1942 Seattle, W A. and
townsmen. On July 17th, 1928 Fred S. Hougland passed discharged[...]Fredericka married W alter Simpson Sept. 7, 1927
say that his life was not lived in vain, this co[...]ugland in it, and that, when all 1] Gilbert; 2] Frederick.
is said and done is the true test of[...]has ended his days work, Life closes in the 22 years old; never been married: Fredericka was not[...]the dawn. A. L. Anderson [Mayor] white; 21 years of age residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
At[...]Mt. Sept. 7, 1927 W ed. - W ell Known Local Girl W eds. -
The T[...]d and W alter
the father is deceased - Louis Sept 24, 1915. Simpson was solemniz[...]d from the local high school with the class of ‘25
Elda died Feb. 18, 1958 Seattle, W a. and was[...]half
Frederick Sheridan Hougland was born Nov. 25, 1912 years where he was a member of Sigm[...]couple left immediately after the wedding by
Nov. 29, 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mrs. and Mr. Fred S.[...]y will tour for three weeks
Hougland, Monday Nov. 25th, a son. Mother and child[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (648)[...]alls, Montana 723

mining men of W estern Montana, and his career[...]A. Hoverson married Ettie Arminta Martin January 29,
Houseman and Bill Osburn had spent years togeth[...]23 years of age born W abasha, W abasha Co., Minn.;[...]ugh he has not seen much of Martin; white; 27 years of age born ___, Vinton Co., Ohio;
him of[...]ng there for married before - married January 29, 1897 Thompson Falls,
a number of years he went[...], meeting with #2 M arie O.
fairly good success. He has lived in th[...]Henry Alvin Hoverson was born Oct. 10, 1892 Grafton,
district since that time. About four yea[...]ime he has worked about Roda Ann ca 1924; 2] Edna Kristine, ca 1925.
Osburn’s place. In ‘69 he operated in the C[...]ulch territory he was the whole from Sept. 24, 1958 through June 12, 1968 as an active
thing at one time. He made som[...]d of him that he never made any Navy from May 23, 1917 to Jan. 18, 1919 with his discharge
money[...]of his hands. He was a born Oct. 10, 1892 Grafton, ND; that he belonged to a post
happy-go-[...]o did considerable prospecting Mt., with 20 other veterans, but it folded; he served in both[...]ld W ar I & II; he entered W orld W ar II Oct. 1942 and
the early days. Houseman came from a long-liv[...]ndependent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
W ed. June 26, 1935 - Mrs. Lou W olfe is entertaining this[...]hompson Falls 1911 Polk directory listed her.
and 2 great grand children, Mrs. Houston and family fro[...]itten on the development of Libby Creek and
April 29, 1887 - Mining News - W . H. Houston has[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (649)[...]alls, Montana 725

Howard.[...]their homestead at Camas Prairie. Aug. 27, 1915 - front page col 6 - Farewell Surprise Par[...]prise party was given Mrs. J. Howay Thursday
Aug. 22, 1913 - front page col 5 - Teachers Hired - Ruth[...]her duties this week. Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mr. and Mrs. F.[...]rly employed at the Antlers cafe, Spokane,
- page 2 col 3 - Oliver Gulch News - Miss Ruth Howard has[...]Josie was born Sept. 14, 1852.
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Jan 2, 1935 Josie died Jan. 26, 1889 buried W ildrose cemetery,
Thompson Falls,[...]on Falls, Mt., at the age of 36 years, 4 months, 12
creek ranch to Mr. W . Howard of southern Utah. M[...]From a letter written Oct. 29, 1922 by Isabelle (Mathers)
W illiam Don & Lo[...]o sisters came out, Het Hoy and El
June 30, 1931; 2] W ilma Jan 27, 1936; 3] Cherie Roshell Hoy - El married[...]dependent Ledger, Thompson #2 M ildred (Grow) - #3 Peggy (Richardson)
Falls, Mt[...]23-year-old soldier, whose mother, Mrs. Fae[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (650)726 Pioneers and Early[...]a Grow of Missoula and Lumber Co., March 21, 1943. In February of 1952 it was
Melvin Hoy of Thompson Falls and M&M W ayn[...]The post was organized in June 1952. The original post
from the theme, “You Light U[...]held at the home of the couple. 12 foot post was built through donations of merchant[...]ompson lumber mills. By October 1952, 90 volunteers manned the
Falls High School. Mild[...]and old ones came back. The post was
are home at 4217 N. 56th in Phoenix.[...]was born April 9, 1906 Charles June 23, 1983. - Some folks jog these days to stay in sh[...]he mountains.
Melvin married Fay Shotesman Oct. 2, 1926. They were “This person has be[...]st goes on.
Richardson, they had son Clinton H.); 2] the twins: Barbara The largest party[...]ear them.
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. May 21, 1936 - Hot Mel retired from the mill in 1970 after 27 years of working
Springs News - Mr. Hoye of Port[...]d ___ Mel died April 1, 1992 Hot Springs, Mt. at the age of 85
Livingst[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (651)[...]lls, Montana 727

George Arthur & Florence Arduth (Albertson)[...]Spokane Tuesday
four children: 1] George Arthur; 2] Salwyn; 3] Morris; 4] morning and from t[...]ork.
George married Florence Arduth Albertson 1924
Lewistown, Mt., and they had: 1] George Arthur jr March 6, M rs. Hoyt
1928 Lewiston, Mt; 2] Robert Andrew Sept 23, 1930 The W eekly Missoulian ,[...]y Friday
Lewiston, Mt; 3] Sylvan Donald Jan 3, 1932 Lewiston, Mt. Nov. 4, 1887 - County Corr[...]ladies that the threshers are gone.
1] Florence; 2] Eva; 3] Marie; 4] George.[...]or a new location. In Thompson.
January 1942 the family arrived in Thompson Falls. They
found[...]a dairy delivery, serving #2 Laura Fern (Fulks)
the community from 1942 to 1949 when the farm was sold Arthur Hoyt was born July 28, 1886.
and the family moved to Missoula, Mt.[...]r.
Army infantry, with combat service in Korea 1952-1953. Art married the second time to[...]instructor and Fern was born Feb. 27, 1893 to John and Alice Fulks at
investigator.[...]Alice F. Oct. 9, 1919 (P. B. Banister); 2] Bruce F. Feb.
has written several other books pertaining to arms and 13, 1925; 3] Donald G. Feb. 11, 1916; 4] Howard R. Feb.
a[...]endent Ledger, Thompson
Sylvan ‘Sib’ served 26 years as an army aviator. Two tours Falls,[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935
Missoula, Mt.[...]g visited her sister Mrs Arthur Hoyt.
burial Feb. 20, 1971 Sunset Memorial cemetery, Missoula, Ben Saint died Dec. 21,1940 with burial Dec. 24, 1940
Mt.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 21,
Aagot Hoyendahl[...]e from
Sanders County Independent Ledger - Nov. 28, 1934 - Trout Creek this week and wi[...]aver is doing the work for the Red Cross Feb. 20, 1964 page 8 col 5 - Mrs. L. Fern Hoyt, a[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (652)728 Pioneers and Early Se[...]Laural Fern died at the age of 97 on Friday June 22, 1980 Britain; arrived in Missoula, Mt.; Marc[...]ent, Laura Fern Saint Hoyt were held Friday, June 22, Earn Hoyt was born ca 1893 Prinville, Ore[...]n Hoyt
Benjamin Franklin Hoyt was born Jan/June 24, 1873 Hoyt Eber N. & Betty Je[...]Canada #2 Ellen Anderson
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]Friday Eber Nason Hoyt was born March 24, 1921 Missoula, Mt.,
Sept. 13, 1907 - Ben Hoyt of the[...]m the Missoula County Courthouse, birth records #5236
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Vol 1 folio #205, Eber’s birth information).
Jan. 31, 1908 - B[...]Eber was drafted into the Army Air Corp Jan. 12, 1944
came up on the local on Tuesday, to do some[...]married Betty J. Andrews and they had: 1] Teresa; 2]
Mounted Police.[...]Betty Jean Andrews was born Jan. 14, 1925 Lonepine, Mt.
Aug. 28, 1908 - Beaver - Ben Hoyt left here for St. John[...]o Mrs. Hoyt was born in Lonepine Jan. 14, 1925 and
come back. Friends of all the boys that migr[...]s soon to She married Eber N. Hoyt April 25, 1950 and they have
be busy at his trade again f[...]Eber died Sept 26, 1980 buried Sept 29, 1980 Fraternal
His Declaration of Intention p[...]mpson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 10 lot # 10).
following: # 24 - Benjamin Franklin Hoyt 36 years of age;[...]k complexion; 5' 6" in height; 160 pounds; 2, 1980 page 11 - Eber N. Hoyt - Funeral services were
black colored hair; blue colored eyes; born Jan/June 24, conducted Monday in Our Saviors Lutheran[...]Pacific He was born in Missoula March 24, 1921 and was
Railway to Sault St. Marie where[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (653)[...]Falls, Montana 729

enlisted in the Air Force in 1943 and received[...]fficiated at the service. A Jan. 19, 1912 - front page - W . O. Burrill was a visitor from[...]ankie Gertrude Hoyt April 26, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. L. A. McLean, of Port
Frankie died July 24, 1945 on the east railway crossing in Moody,[...]owland & M ildred (Near) Hoyt Nov. 28, 1913 - page 3 - W ard Hotel Under New
Randolph Rowland Hoyt (Dolf) was born May 28, 1876 in Management - (abstracted from ar[...],
- Hoyt, Randolph; workman; day labor; May 1875; 25 years dining room and kitchen wares from S[...]ago, over the Donlan block, consisting of 52 rooms in all.
Pa.[...]ades being the present mayor of Missoula and
Feb. 22, 1907 - Adolph Hoyt, the “main push” at the[...]l devote his attention to the management of
April 26, 1907 - “Dolf” Hoyt/ W hite, until recently[...]5 - page 3 - R. R. Hoyt was up from his Trout
May 24, 1907 - Dolf Hoyt has returned from Rochester,[...]there is some speculation as to his still June 23, 1916 - front page col 1 & 2 - Hoyt & Peterson
frequent visits to that[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (654)[...]r of the bride drove them to
Aug. 11, 1916 - page 2 col 3 - To the Voters - That the Belknap[...]ger, Thompson
died Aug. 11, 1919 with burial Aug. 27, 1919 W ildrose Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 3[...]- Has Contract for Commissary W ork at
year as 1920); 2] Eber N March 24, 1921; 3] Barbara K. Lumber Camp Near Gray’s Harbor, W ashington - R. R.
Aug. 20, 1923 (W allace Britton).[...]of
Information from their marriage license # 392 in the Thompson Falls, has just signed a[...]ize the opportunity Falls, Mt. Thurs. June 27, 1918 - New of Local Interest - R.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (655)[...]will employed in Randolph died Aug. 12, 1943 and was buried Aug. 15,
taking out 300,000,[...]1961 and was buried in the W ildrose
Falls, Mt.; 42 years old; born May 28, 1876; mill foreman cemetery, Thompson Fa[...], Thompson afternoon (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in the Community
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - page eight - News of Congregat[...]e was married to Randolph R.
Mt., Thur, Jan. 1, 1920 - W ill Erect Saw Mill At Pablo. - R. Hoyt, w[...]Randolph R. Hoyt Jr., died Aug. 27, 1920. Three brothers,
Sanders County Independent Le[...]d, preceded her in death also.
Thurs. March 31, 1921 - News was received in Thompson
Falls by friends[...]d was formerly a passenger conductor
Thurs. April 28, 1921 - Mr and Mrs. Dolph Hoyt are visiting on th[...]yt Lumber Mill Running At Full Capacity at 2 years, 1 month, 15 days old Thompson Falls, Mt; 2] ; 3]
- The R. R. Hoyt lumber mill on Prospect cr[...]mmer in the last five years that the Hoyt Nov. 26, 1909 - Mrs. Hudson and three sons arrived here[...]le house
Sanders County Independent Ledger Oct. 24, 1934 - facing the new school build[...]School records for 1937 notes their Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Death in Our Midst - The[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (656)732 Pioneers and Early S[...]tis. Burial took place on discharged Aug. 24, 1945 Indiantown Gap Military
W ednesday in the[...]Marvick J. Huff married Beth Bemis May 18, 1942 San
9, 1911 - Card of Thanks - To the many friend[...]late sorrow and bereavement. W e married #2 Gilbert W . W agner Oct. 1, 1963 Thompson
extend[...]Elizabeth Kathlyn Bemis was born Nov. 21, 1914[...]t of Thompson
Falls (June 8) he states that he is 24 years of age and single; Falls, is widely know[...]I was ready to leave I
Frank Huff was born Feb. 22, 1856 Germany. shook his han[...]en living with and caring for me. Louie died Aug. 29, Muggs died July 12, 1991 Columbia Falls, Mont. and was
1920.[...]he Columbia Falls, Mont.
NW 1/4 of Sec 24 township 22 N Range 30 W of Mont Sanders Co[...]‘Muggs’ Huff - Columbia
W ill was dated Dec. 22, 1931 in W ill book 1 page 219. Falls - Graveside services for forme[...]Frank died at the age of 76 years on April 11, 1932 owner Marvick James “ Muggs” Huff, 77, were held
Thompson Falls and was buried April 12, 1932 in Monday in the Montana Vetera[...]etery at
Thompson Falls, Mt. (death certificate #626). Columbia Falls with the Re[...]Military honors were conducted
W ed. April 13, 1932? - Frank Hoff passed this life at 5 by t[...]Mr. Huff died of natural causes Friday, July 12, 1991 at
He was a member of the Catholic Church a[...]At one time he held He was born Aug. 24, 1913 to Archie and Julie Huff at
quite a bit of[...]Leo Huff Jan. 27, 1942, he entered the U.S. Army at Missoula and
Leo[...]n the Medical Transport discharged Aug. 24, 1945 from the Station Hospital at
unit. He was[...]a and
Marvick J. Huff “Muggs” was born Aug. 24, 1913 Felix Carter.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (657)[...]music’ for death in August 1999. In January 2000, Juanita became a
local dances.[...]nd Evelyn Kendall.
were: 1] Lenna (of Kalispell); 2] Florence (W illiams of La She is survived[...]n and
Ernest married Doris Juanita Schmoyer May 26, 1939 Bud Leufkens of Thompson Falls[...]f Yerington, Nev.; and Linda
Jo (Daniel Handford; 2] Judy Ann (Bud Leufkens); 3] Laura Sue and[...]aco, Ga.; sister-in-law, Lenna
Mae (W ulfekuhle #2 Gib Hills); 4] Linda Sue (Everett Huff[...]Colo.; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several
Doris Juanita Schmoyer was born May 29, 1921 to Ernest nieces and nephews.
Leroy Schm[...]Memorial services will be Friday, April 25 at 1 p.m. at
Alice (Skinny Oliver); 2] Evelyn (Kendall); 3] Lester Community[...]Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home Auxiliary.
24, 2003 - Doris Juanita Huffman (Blom), 81, passed awa[...]nch 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 of four children[...]939.
She and Ernest M. Huffman were married May 26, 1939 at M oses[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (658)[...]he served in the Army Air Corps from March 26, 1942 Los
Nov. 2, 1906 - David Hugh, who is in charge of M. R.[...]B. Russell, was in the city this week. July 2, 1915 - front page col 5 - Mrs. Humbert, who has[...]d and had the following children: 1] April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Humberd,
Clarice (Hagel); 2] Evon (Julius); 3]Gilberta (Leonhard). moth[...]nd was head sawyer at the Thompson Nov. 24, 1916 - Local Items - Mrs. Humbert, who has been[...]Mt. Thurs.
Josephine Mary Huguenin was born 1892 and died Aug May 10, 1917 - Local Item[...]- page 7 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. A. G.
June 27, 1913 - page 3 - S. C. Hulett arrived her[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (659)[...]a 735

Aug. 12, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]Information from their marriage license # 9202 in the[...]Edward Hunt of Miles City, Montana; white; 29 years of age
Perry E. Hungerford was born Dec.[...], Renville Co., N. D., in the Mt.; white; 23 years of age born W est Butte, Montana to
1910 f[...]issoula, Mt.,
children: 1] Donald G. ca 1918 Mt.; 2] Margaret S., 1919 by Thomas W . Bennett[...]A. 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[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 28, W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - M&M Charles Hunt left for Miles
1968 - M[...]Hunt was studying at
The four ranches contain 1,452 acres. No purchase price Columbia Unive[...]Sanders County Independent W ed. Aug 29, 1934
The four Hungerford ranches in involved[...]former H. N. Berkey ranch east of town on Highway 200, Springs where she will be employed[...]directory lists him as a
Falls in the fall of 1952 after he had “retired” from ranching labor[...]Falls. After W eekly Montanian April 25, 1895 - F. B. Hunter’s mail
purchasing his home ranch here in 1952, he bought the has been ordere[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (660)[...]He was a
John Hunter Jr. of Camas was born Jan. 2, 1848 Canada. Canadian and secured his fir[...]the
In the 1900 (June 4) he stated that he was 52 years of age general land office allowed him t[...]d single; that he came to the United States in 1862 (37 citizenship clause would be attended to[...].
Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Aug. 25, 1911 Helterline.
- Local News - John Hun[...]ders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Nov. 15, 1912 1956 Thurs - Local & Social - Mrs. Cecil W[...]arrived in the United States through Canada June 25, years.
1863 at Hastings, Minn.[...]ives Citation - Mrs. Cecil W idner recently
April 21, 1913 in Fourth District Court, Thompson.[...]ers County Signal Camas, Mt. June 13, 1913 - page 2 Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]f Heart Failure - Monday afternoon March 20, 1958 Page 7 - Harley Huntley, son of Mrs. Cecil[...]nk into the water and drowned. Mr. Hunter has 22, 1958 - Local & Social - Mr. and Mrs. Cecil W idn[...]r. W illiam Henry Huntley was born Feb. 24, 1916.
Hunter died of heart failure, to which he[...]d in ice to await the undertaker, who will 22, 1954 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls,[...]enry
has relatives near here. He was a man about 62 years of age. Huntley.
The body was taken to Plains for burial. Boyd died Feb. 21, 1995 while living in Clarks Fork,
The Sanders[...]on of the country, coming to Thompson Feb. 21, 1913 - front page col 1 - W e W ill Soon[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (661)[...]busy. Mr. Hurd is an experienced Home in 2004.
picture man, having formerly conducted a thea[...]Taylor; son - in - law Buster Buttram in Dec. 2006; daughter
the east end of town, and erect a re[...]am in a - in - law Mary Ann Hurd in June 2007; and sister in law
position to know that the p[...]e; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 2
Edith married Leo W all ca 1932 Cottonwood, Mt. and great great grandch[...]Nov. 10, 2007 at 11 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church in Big[...]Harold Hurd
Edith died Oct. 25, 2007 Kalispell, Mt., with burial of Harold[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 1,
2007 Thurs. - Edith H. Hurd - Former Thompson Falls[...]he was born near Plains, Montana on Nov. 19, 1896
25, 2007 At the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. Sh[...]1898 and their moving to Thompson Falls in 1902. The
W hile she was a child she moved with her[...]she could attended the local
Montana to homestead 28 miles north of Havre. Edith had school,[...]- 8th grade- Blanche Hurlburt.
W hen she was 24 years old, she was married to Leo W all A[...]Anacortes and Kirkland, W ashington and 26 years in the
She also stayed busy with[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (662)[...]The family moved to Thompson Falls in 1902, where
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 10 - col 4 - Teachers are all Electe[...]in Thompson
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - for the Falls, Mt.; 18 years of age; born Nov. 17, 1899; floor man
years of 1921-1922 - Miss Hurlburt Mathematics. for[...]in height; medium build; blue colored
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the[...]Oct. 30,
Sanders County Independent Ledger Dec. 26, 1934 1919.
Thompson Falls, Mt. -[...]. several years. In 19221, 1988.
beautiful. They will be a part of us as g[...]sty Charles had two daughters: 1] Mary Alice; 2] Delores
of Mt. Silcox, the ever-watchful sentine[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
Fellows Cemetery. (Sec. 17 lot # 2) (material taken from 1923 - Senior Plans after graduation. - France[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (663)[...]hristmas there.
Harvey married Vera C. Zeh Feb. 24, 1920 Thompson Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 20, 1935
Falls, Mt. and they had: 1] Zeh born Sept. 2, 1921. Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mrs. George[...]Harvey Sanders County Ledger Apr 8, 1942 - Local Mention-
S. Hurlburt of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 22 years of age born W ord has been received[...]harge of the construction of
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 23 years of age born Red Lake Falls, another[...]he had not been previously married - married Feb. 24, 1920 from Brazil.
Thompson Falls by Rev. M. J. D[...]anders County Independent Ledger Thurs. June 3, 1920 Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]Mrs. Harvey Hurlburt has left for Sept. 22, 1966 page 8 col 1 - Harvey Hurlburt Dies in
Bost[...]Hurlburt has been employed for Ariz, Aug. 22, according to word received from the
several year[...]eer and had
their child and birth date - Zeh Sept 2, 1921 13 years old. retired at the time of his de[...]rt
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Aug. 22, 1934 Thompson Falls school records 19[...]anders County is at home vacationing, but his 26, 1926; 2] Eugene Nov. 10, 1928; 3] Edna March 18,
potential reason for being in[...]o the project last week and #2 Virginia M ontana (M elton) Lutton
Harvey Hurlbur[...]e were Seymour Asa Hurlburt was born August 26, 1868
twenty other engineer contractors, who hel[...]16
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Dec. 26, 1934 years old came to Oregon i[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (664)[...]ns. Her family first settled in Dec. 7, 1892 page 2 col 2 the marriage of Seymour and
W illamette Valley, O[...]before at the age of 22 years. Later they left Plains to go to
Mr. Hurl[...]ce Indian family to Thompson Falls in 1902 so that the children could
W ar.[...]Sweden, on October
Gordon Compton (Burbank, Cal) 2] Mrs. D. V. Heacock 18, 1868 to Ne[...]side of the
Seymour married Johanna Nelson Dec. 2, 1892 Missoula, river at the time and on rig[...]ory. He immediately ran for help. Mr.
1] baby dec 2] W arren A., born Nov. 1894 Thompson River,[...]he father found the little one’s body in about 12
born Feb. 1898 Thompson Falls, Mt. 5] Chas born N[...]services were held in the Odd Fellows’ lodge
1902 died Nov 24, 1905 Fraternal Cemetery (sec 17 lot[...]rlburt of Horse Plains, Missoula Co., Mt.; white; 24 years sympathy of the entire community in[...]Vernice Helen Hurlburt was born April 10, 1902 and was
Hurlburt and Mary J. Shawley - married to[...]was a
of Horse Plains, Missoula Co., Mt.; white; 24 years of age pretty little girl, plump a[...]e, Kingdom of Sweden to Nels Nelson 24, 1905 buried Fraternal cemetery Thompson Falls.
and Maria Johnson - they were married December 2, 1892 The Sanders County Ledger,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (665)[...]Mrs. Seymour Hurlburt. Mrs. Shortly after 2 o’clock today, the first baby of the New Year,[...]. A. Hurlburt home. Mr.
by James McLaughlan in 1882. After taking out some good Calwell is a[...]Johanna died May 4, 1927 Spokane, W a. and was buried in
The property w[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. W ed. May 11, 1927 - Johanna
worth was shipped.[...]urch and was very impressive. At the grave
Sept. 12, 1913 - page 3 - Charles Colwell of W alla[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (666)742 Pioneers and Early Set[...]y little knew that
Virginia was born February 12, 1865 Virginia City, approximately a yea[...]plant. He was an old time friend of
afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with Rev. B. D. Fridley[...]r, wife of the deceased arrived here on train No.
21, 1948) His four grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren 4, Monday morning from Ma[...]The remains were placed on train No. 42, Tuesday, by
After Seymour died, Virginia went[...]. Huser has spent the greater portion of the past 20
the Odd Fellows cemetery.[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, issue Oct. 14, 1914 page 7 col 5.
1884 - ad[...]n All Kinds of Country Oct. 16, 1914 - page 2 - The funeral of Harry Huser, who
Produce.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (667)[...]of the death of Mr. Dick died March 9, 1992 Phoenix, Arizona and was
Huser which occurred several years ago when it is alleged buried March 12, 1992 Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery,
that he fell fr[...]April 23, 1992 page 6 - Richard Huxford - Phoenix, Ariz. -
The[...]e Litchfield Park, Ariz., were held March 12 at Litchfield
along these lines, but as there wer[...]of the Cummings. March 9, 1992.[...]Bozeman, he entered the United States Navy in 1942. He
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thom[...]ghter Pilot and served in
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of the Pacif[...]e at the pool hall. conflicts. During his 32 year Naval career that followed, he
Mr. Husted ha[...]Richard W . “Dick” Huxford was born Jan. 5, 1922 The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]as and they had the following
children: 1] Randy; 2] Neal; 3] Lisa.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 27, Floyd Shotwell Hyatt was b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (668)[...]Montana

following children: 1] Cleo Marie Mary 28, 1930 Iron Henry was a miner in Butt[...]he depression
Mountain, Mi. (James Theo.Hackett); 2] ___ (Louis Sauve). caused the mines to clos[...]Elizabeth ‘Lillian’ Tregilgis was born Jan. 12, 1893 to Henry and Myrtle took advantage of[...]ome on time payments. Henry and Myrtle bought one
29, 1963 page 2 col 4 - Floyd S. Hyatt Dies in Missoula - of[...]y of last week. 19, 1961 page 2 col 5 - Mrs. H. Hyland Passes in Spokane -
He f[...]Creek, died Oct. 2 in a Spokane hospital. Burial was in
Mr. Hyatt[...]uriest list.
John Edward Hydes was born about 1924 Helena, Mt., to
Joseph W . Hydes and Myrtle W ar[...]rrespondence -
John married Frances Garvey Feb. 24, 1945 Thompson Thompson Falls - Mr. D.[...]h of this place, were married on W ednesday, Nov. 23rd
Information from their marriage license # 17[...]wintry life for
Edward Hydes of Farragut, Idaho; 21 years of age born them.
Helena, Mt., to[...]acher.
not been previously married - married Feb. 24, 1945 The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]typhoid fever,
Frances Garvey was born about 1927 Coeur d’Alene, is very much improve[...]. Feb Houy G. Hvsen???
28, 1945 Local Mention - A marriage of interest too[...]ving on many of the far 44 years, 3 months and 29 days. Burial was Oct. 11, 1914
flung battle fron[...]Robert John born Oct. 18, 1906 in Tuscor; 2] George; 3]
Henry Hyland was born March 13, 189[...]ey Fenstermacher).
following children: 1] Vernon; 2] Laurence; 3] Arlene Clarence ‘Bud’ Iff married Ruth Hyre August 12, 1942.
(Fields); 4] Violette (Albrecht).[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (669)[...]lived in Dixon for time in the early 50's,
Iff); 2] W alt; 3] Ruth, Sept. 30, 1915 (Clarence Iff) 4][...]on Falls that year and then in 1956 bought their
12, 1984 - Iff Creates Village (picture of Bob and h[...]ffer - Bud Iff frequently visits place in 1992 and rented a house by the river in Thompson
the t[...]rumental in molding the lives of many children
1902 - has meticulously built to scale several homeste[...]al memorial service -
Ruth Iff died August 17, 2003 Hot Springs, Mt. “just have[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur.
August 21, 2003 - Ruth Iff - Ruth Iff of Thompson Falls, age[...]John Iff was born Oct. 18, 1906 in Tuscor to
17, 2003, at the Nursing Home in Hot Springs after a lo[...]nepine, Mont. children: 1] Robert John ; 2] George; 3] Clarence ‘Bud’; 4]
on Sept. 30, 1[...]n 1936.
Mont., before marrying Bud Iff on August 12, 1942. They Ilene Hyre was born June 18, 1[...]1] Ilene, June 18, 1907 (Robert Iff); 2] W alt; 3] Ruth,
Bud and Ruth rented th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (670)[...].
Falls, Mt.
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. April 21, 1988 Thompson[...]many old friends and
Springs, Mt. at the age of 92 years with burial Sept. 18, acquaintances.[...]W hitepine, The W estern Montanian May 2, 1896 - Physician and
Mt. Original Cemetery, blk[...]ay
Thompson Falls area resident, Ilene Hyre Iff, 92, died June 13, 1884 - County Correspond[...]at the Evergreen Hot Springs Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to cross the river wit[...]ng out caused the ferryboat to nearly swamp.
Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Born - At St. Lu[...]ng,
hospital, Thompson Falls, W ednesday, January 26th, to Mr. W m. Fisher, Peter McDerm[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (671)[...]ferry reached the falls, Paul away at 12 years of age; 8] Carrie passed away at 8 years of[...]and John M. Benjamin horse ranch. In 1922 Elmer brought Minnie and his family to
jumped on[...]oat striking a drift. There In 1927 Elmer once again packed his family up for a
McDe[...]r. Hugh Kirkendall Minnie passed away April 23, 1954 and Elmer on Feb.
has since bought the road and will at once rig up a first class 28, 1959 Sandpoint, Idaho.
ferry. Gilmer & Sallsbur[...]xpress Bud married W anda McFarland Sept. 20, 1947 Coeur
and fast freight immediately.[...]organized at Dale (Barb Strzelecki); 2] Jack Le Roy (Jeri Lynn Eldridge);
Thompson Falls[...]Reeser, #2 Bob Peterson, #3 Bob Stevenson).[...]ed’ McFarland and Violet Hansen, her
Dec. 6, 1912 - front page col 4 - Dr. J. W . Ingram arrived siblings are: 1] Edith May - died 1947 at age 19 years; 2]
here the first of the week from Marshfield, Oreg[...](twin); 5] Carol Faye - died in 1980 at age 42 years. W anda
business with Dr. E. D. Peek. Mr. I[...]a school teacher. Mrs. Hansen taught school
Jan. 24, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. J. W . Ingram arrived here[...]rs.
Clifford ‘Bud’ Inman was born May 11, 1924 in Samuels, W anda remembers the old,[...]ings: 1] Raymond Lee ‘W hitie’ (Mae Overbae); 2] supper there while they were st[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (672)[...]e to Thompson Falls. of 2002, she is now officially retired.
Pulling their[...]Thompson River, they parked In October of 2002 Floyd moved to Meridian Idaho and in
it in the ol[...]hompson River. The old CCC September 2003 Floyd and W anda were divorced.
camp had five[...]having put in 34 years as a mechanic and June 2005 with 35
used as a ‘fridge’ to hold their m[...]Milton Leander Inman was born Feb. 8, 1920 Kit Carson
years. In 1954 he was offered a bette[...]siblings were 1] Raymond Lee (W hitie); 2] Clifford ‘Bud’
woods for days on end with lo[...]and his two brothers had a horse ranch. In 1922 Elmer
Flodin Mill and the job was offered to Bud.[...]h.
In 1961 Bud and W anda bought a log home on 26 acres In 1927 Elmer once again packed his family up for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (673)[...]arned money so that eventually of Samuel; 25 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a
ther[...]eded in death by two sisters.
Minnie died April 23, 1954 and Elmer died Feb. 28, 1959
Sandpoint, Idaho.[...]Dr. Peek Sells
Carrol Eastman was born to Dec. 25, 1924 to Frank Interest in His Practice -[...]rse arrived here Tuesday from Bridger,
McKenzie); 2] Jerry (#1 Gallager; #2 Dolan); 3] Jim. Montana, and will make[...]work as a physician for one man to
born Feb. 8, 1920 at Kit Carson County, Colo. He grew up ha[...]f Thompson Falls, Mt.; Alice Irene died 1920 buried Thompson Falls Fraternal
Elsie Littlefiel[...]rederick C. Irvine of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 29 years
Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memor[...]- Matthews of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 20 years of age
Longtime area resident Carrol Rosetta Inman, 62, died born Belknap, Sanders Co., Mt., t[...]born about 1913 Belknap, Mt.,
She was born Dec. 25, 1924, in Shell Lake, W isc., to to Frederick[...]1934. Ruby and Matthew were divorced. (July 21, 1932.
in Thompson Falls; he preceded her in dea[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (674)[...]Thompson Falls, Montana

Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934 - front page col 1 - Locals - W a.); 5] Maynard, June 25, 1911 W illiston, W illiams City,
A shower was h[...]Carrie Gertrude Hosmer was born Jan. 26, 1868
Thompson Falls school records noted thei[...]e 1938 school year - 1] Dorothy Rae Aug. 6, 1935; 2] and Amanda Melvina Amidon.
Mona Claire[...]ol records 1937 which states that they Sep. 29, 1916 - front page col 5 - W ill Organize Creame[...]how many cows can be relied upon.
April 27, 1906 - J. P. Irvine, recently from Great Falls,[...]irculating the paper upon which each man is
Sept. 20, 1907 - J. P. Irvine has brought his family from[...]Elmer died Nov. 20, 1942 Spokane, W ash.
Elmer L. & Carrie G. (Hosmer) Irving
Elmer Lee Irving was born Oct. 2, 1850 Farmington,[...]then
Elmer married Carrie Gertrude Hosmer Sept. 24, 1894 Railroad street, now known as M[...]gton, J. C. Iseman lived here before 1932.
Mn.; 2] Ethel Gertrude, July 28, 1897 Farmington, Mn -
Aug. 10, 1989 Spokane, W[...]out, from the book of
(John B. Snowdy Sept. 16, 1923 Spokane, W a.); 4] Donald “Nuggets to Timber,” written on the development of Libby
Hosmer, June 23, 1905 Farmington, Mn. - April 23, 1989 Creek and Libby, Mont., t[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (675)[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935
of Lyon’s Gulch on Vermillion Creek and[...]ed Phyllis A. Baker was born Feb. 13, 1922, Mt. to Clarence
them from the land of gold, and[...]is wife he is survived by two sons, David and
May 26, 1911 - page 3 - One by one the old landmarks of[...]was After Roy’s death Phyllis married #2 John C. Snyder of
torn down from were it has stoo[...]carry a full line of automobile supplies and do
1926 - Dec. 10, 1998 Sacramento, Calif.[...]he
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 present and will be added to as bus[...]avern Coffee Shop adjacent to the Black Jan. 12, 1917 - page 5 col 3 - John Jacks of the f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (676)752 Pioneers and Early Se[...]page col 3 - Dissolution Notice - To April 21, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. S. O. Jacks[...]lls, M iss Jackson
Mt.; 29 years of age; born Sept. 5, 1888 Grand Rapids,[...]eight; High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - 1921-1922
medium build; blue colored eyes; light colored ha[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 18, 1918 - front page col 2 - Ford Rev. Jackson
G[...]daho, Has Purchased According to the Jan. 25, 1906 Sanders county Signal, he
Interest of John[...]W alter Morkert who Pauline Yates April 3, 1926
has been connected with the business for some ti[...]12, 1963 page 2 col 3 - Former Resident Dies after Fall -
Both[...]They will Jackson, of Spokane, who died Nov. 22 after being injured
make an acceptable add[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (677)[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Ben was a half brother to W illiam Hagler.
1881 - page 2 col 3 - Advertisement - Allen Hotel. Allen
Railro[...]filled Norman Jacobson was born Feb. 28, 1904 Coon Valley,
tables. Shelton & Jacobs, Pro[...]obs Edna (Benth); 2] Lucas; 3] W aldemar; 4] Minerva
The Sanders Co[...]t. Friday (Taasaas); 5] Arnold; 6] Ruth (Server); 7] Knute; 8]
Nov. 11, 1910 - page 3 - Mr. and M[...]home and
Benjamin W . Jacobs was born about 1872 Madison found work as a farm hand[...]Or St. Norman married Minnie Pistocco Jan. 28, 1928 Sidney,
Jacobs, Madison Co., Il. Page 463C. - R.[...]orn De.; wife Harriet A., 41 years of age 1929 Bonetraill, ND. Lorraine married Bob Mays in 194[...]s, returning only for
Elmer, 10 years of age Ill; 2] Benjamin 8 years of age Ill; 3] short periods[...]] Lina Hagler, Minnie Pistocco was born June 20, 1910 Fulton, Norris
19 years of age Ill father born Ill, mother born Ill; 2] Co., Ill., to Steve Pistocco and Minnie[...]ly there were two boys and two girls, 1] Secondo; 2]
Renfro, 84 years of age Ky, father born Va.; mot[...]children in search
NC and Eastee Merrit (servant) 27 born in Illinois. of land that they[...]work fairly easy in this town, there was the
Aug. 23, 1907 - Ben Jacobs, quiet and unassuming[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (678)[...]ich & Ray Jacobson, who
Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 27 lot #21). (death date from enlisted in the Marin[...]r ___ (Lagge) Jahnke
Mr. Jacobson was born Feb. 28, 1904 at Coon Valley, Archie Elmer Jahnke was born Dec. 20, 1930 Kalispell,
W is. He married Minnie Pistocco Jan. 28, 1928 at Sidney. Mt. to Emil Henry Jahnke and So[...]ed in 1966. Archie married #2 Ruth M. Hagerman.
He also was a retired member[...]alls Ruth M. Hagerman was born April 21, 1930 to Harry
Volunteer Fire Dept.[...]the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 27 lot Lewis James
#20).[...]thern
Thompson Falls resident, died suddenly Dec. 20 at her home Idaho, Monday, and immediately[...]This is his 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 are[...]937. Minnie resided there until 1981, May 12, 1916 - front page col 6 - Doings in the District[...]nieces and nephews. $25.00.
Cremation arrangements were handled[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (679)[...]Idaho to James Hennessy and Mary Dubia.
#2 Alice (Hennessy)- #3 Blanche (Denny)[...]in
Herbert Herman Jameson was born June 16, 1892 Nov. 24, 1949 remaining a member until Dec. 6, 1968: his[...]Jameson as a Blanche; entered the Army Aug. 26, 1918 Thompson Falls
teamster.[...]3947125l; born June 16, 1892 Kalispell, Mt.
The 1913 Plains Polk directory l[...]3 front page col 3 - Mrs. H. Jameson Passes
Dec. 12, 1918 Plains, Mt.; 2] Rosella (Phillip Clyde Tuesday, Servi[...]in
Information from their marriage license # 442 page 439 Thompson Falls of a heart attack.[...]0, 1894, but had
Jameson of Plains, Mont.; white; 26 years of age born resided in Sanders c[...]a previous
Helen Smith of Spokane, W ash.; white; 26 years of age born marriage, Mrs. Bill (Monic[...]Funeral services tentatively set for Friday at 2 p.m. in
Congregational Minister. W itnesses: Elij[...]ce had been married previously to #1 Earl Davis, #2
Helen Smith were quietly married at the Community[...]in Plains and needs no 1, 1973 page 8 col. 2. - H. Jameson - Herbert Jameson, 80,
introduction[...]Berlin, Mr. Jameson was born June 16, 1892.
Germany as place of birth).[...]li; numerous grandchildren and four great
drafted 26 August 1918 Thompson Falls, Mont. but entered[...]Lewis, Idaho . 20 years before retiring a few years ago.
On his[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 19, 1918 - front page col 2 - Plains Prior to that he was a mill and wo[...]Russell in Missoula from 1913 to 1920. He served in the
rejoicing over the arrival of[...]the Modern American W oodsman of
Helen died May 24, 1942 buried May 27, 1942 Plains American.
cemetery, Plains, Mt. (Death certif. # 1229 noted that her
informant was Margaret W illiams[...]W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - Robt Jameson is now
Alice Henne[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (680)[...]1894 Evero,
Roy L. Jameson was born June 13, 1920 to Roy Louis Mont., to Elijah Lewis J[...]the following children: 1] Brian; a teamster.
2] Teresa (Alphin).[...]as
Information from their marriage license # 4962 in the a teamster.
Missoula County Courth[...]Roy L. Jameson
Jameson Jr. of Plains, Mt.; white; 25 years of age born has moved to W isdom, Mt.
6/13/20 Plains, Sanders Co., Mt. to Roy L. Jameson and[...]previously married - Private in Co A 324th Infantry 20th Engineer Corps. At the
married to Dorothy Dale of Polson, Mont.; white; 22 years time of the service he was listed from the Trout Creek area
of age born 5/25/23 Alee, Lake Co., Mont., to Isaac J. Dale and[...]Roy married Esther Ruth Hedrick the week of July 21,
W itnesses: Mrs. Betty M. Fortier and W illiam[...]children: 1] Roy Louis Jr. June 13, 1920 Plains, Mt.
Dorothy May Dale was born May 25, 1923 Arlee, Mt., to Information from their[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jul 22, 1953 Jameson of Plains, Mt.; 25 years of age born Evaro,
W ed. - M-Sgt Roy James[...]ly married - married July
Dorothy May died Nov. 21, 2004 Hamilton, Mt. with 21, 1919 Thompson Falls, Mt. by W . C. Adams, Justice of
burial Nov. 27th.[...]y.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004 - Esther Ruth Hedrich was born about 1[...]sman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. July 10, 1919 Local
Nov. 21, 2002, at Valley View Estates.[...]n, who has been in France with
She was born May 25, 1923 in Arlee to Isaac and Annella the 20th Engineers has been discharged from the service[...]d Thompson returned home last week. (July 24 notes that Roy married
Falls. She attended high[...]s of Trout Creek)
tap dancing and graduated in 1942. The Plainsman, Pl[...]Roy died April 14, 1967 and was buried April 20, 1967
Arkansas.[...]ed to Montana once again to live near her 20, 1967 - Roy L. Jameson Obit. - Roy L. Jameson Se[...]and caring for her family. Louis Jameson, 72, who died at his home in Thompson Falls
She alway[...]Helena; two brothers,
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Herb. Thompson Falls and Elij[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (681)[...]Jan. 16, 1881, Minneapolis,
W alter Jamison age 24 years born Thompson Falls, Mt., Minn., to[...]Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 12 lot #4).
Idaho, never been married. (Taken from t[...]County Courthouse, Sandpoint, 11, 1962 page 8 col 3 - Family Honors Grandma Jeffers. -
I[...]r birthday is
Henry Jansen was born April 6, 1882 Holland. actually Jan. 16 when s[...]Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 12 plot # 3
36 years of age; born April 6, 1882 Holland; clerk in Sanders County Ledg[...]st relative: Thom H. be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Community
Pinken? - physical problems[...]Leo Alexander Des Jardine/Jordine was born June 27, Fraternal Cemetery under the directio[...]wing: Leo Alexander Jardine/Jordine was born June 27, 1938.
1885; he was residing in Thompson Fa[...]le Co.; he was 33 Great Falls when she was 12 years old. She grew up on her
years of age; neare[...]1923 she married Charles E. Jeffers in Miles City, wh[...]but Newsy Notes - Edward B. (Sec. 12 lot # 3)
Alexander and Miss Alta E. Jay, both of[...]ectory. #2 Fay ( )
See Edward B. Alexander.[...]olk directory. March 27, 1914 - front page col 1 - W ill Open New[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (682)[...]m Seattle Charles T. Jefferson died 1952 with burial in the Fraternal
where they have spen[...]cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. sec. 24 lot #1.
They were accompanied by C. T. Jeffers[...]ge in the men’s furnishing business. 16, 1952 page 8 - Clark Fork Merchant Died W ednesday; -[...]nd Des Moines, where he will Oct. 15, 1952 - Charles Jefferson Funeral Here Saturday -
visit[...]Community Church for Charles Jefferson at 2:00 o’clock
partner with Near.[...]l Hanson sang several numbers accompanied by
Nov. 22, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - C. T. Jefferson le[...]pe,
Charles and Cassie were enumerated in the 1920 federal Idaho; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Nygaa[...]ated at Los Angeles for a number of Sec. 24 lot #2 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls,
years.[...]ered service May 14, 1918 - discharged:
W ed. May 29, 1935 - Heron - M&M Chas. Jefferson of March 20, 1919.
Noxon, visited with Mrs. Bessie Kn[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (683)[...]759

Helen May 18, 1923; 2] Betty Marie March 26, 1925; 3] nicely, when she was seized with the disease last Saturday.
Robert W illiam Feb. 20, 1931. In her[...]m.
a fire foreman in 1931. Ranger Alternate in 1932 and a CCC Ethelyn Mae Cooper was born at[...]nd a brother C. A. Cooper, both of Hoquiam.
in 1942 and is noted only for that year’s period: his c[...]rved in the US Marines from May 14, 1918 to March 20, endeared herself to a large number of[...]le son and others who are bereft by her
#2 M iriam (Balderston) - #3 Johanna (Ruff)[...]n absence of nearly a month. Mr. Jeffrey has
Oct. 26, 1918 Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. and they had: 1] Ray, 1921.
The June 5 th, 1917 W orld W ar I draft card[...]Miriam Balderston of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 24 years
build; grey colored eyes; light brown colo[...]or Nov. 7, 1918 Mt., Thur, May 6, 1920 - Leaves for an Extended Visit. Mrs.
Thompson Fa[...], wife following children: 1] Clarence, 1922; 2] James Edward
of the Northern Pacific agent at Thompson Falls, passed 1925 Idaho; 3] Barbara Jan. 16, 1929 Pocatello, Idaho; 4]
away at 11:45 o’clock Thu[...]owing the birth attorney.
of a son on October 26th, and was apparently recovering[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (684)[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 29, May 10, 1912 - front page - Fire in Daisy Gulch Burns
1933 - B[...]n their backs. The
guardian for Laura age 19 Nov. 21, 1914. (Probably his fire is suppose[...]ention - W . J. Jenkins, a young Sept. 1229, 1915 - front page col 2 - After working here two (abstracted por[...]re employment, Charles its Sunday, Nov. 2 show.
Jensen attempted to commit suicide Saturday[...]of the landlady was answered by last 52 years by Harold Jensen and his brother Arthur.
pa[...]thur and I have been in the Theatre business for 62
some time, he was attacked with a second spell of delusion years.” said Harold, who is now 92. The brothers bought the
and attempted to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (685)[...]how each night. Dec. 12, 1913 - page 3 - O. E. Jernigan has opened a lunc[...]an plan for the present.
Helen Jenson died Feb. 20, 1995. The Sanders[...]Mt. Friday
Harold Jensen died last part of Nov. 2003 Plains, Mt. Sept. 11, 1914 - front page[...]s - A deal was closed Monday through the Thompson
2003 Thurs. - Harold Jensen - Harold Jensen, 97, of[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
He was a member of Montana Association of Theater 1923 W here the Faculty will spend their summer - Mis[...]fe, Helen, in 1995. Anna M. was born June 29, 1901.
He leaves one son, Michael, and two gra[...]sister, Ruby W endt of Superior. 8 block 21.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday Nov. 29, at
Community Congregational Church of Thompson[...]uneral Service is in charge of Mt. - $25 and Costs - Fillipo John, an Italian, was placed[...]ere. $25.00 and costs, and the sentence was suspended, ow[...]Mt. (Sec. Flora Johns
12 lot #1 block 48 informant was Betty Jean.)[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (686)762 Pioneers and Early Se[...]n Falls, small. In the aggregate the 23 mules, which do the packing
Missoula County, Ter[...]blame is attached to the packers. In
census (June 2) she stated that she was 62 years of age and a fact, we owe Messrs, Crisma[...]t
Her children were: 1] Julia (Jas C. Hammond); 2] Flora Spanish boy.
(Allen Rickert; 3].[...]19 and was listed on (W illiam W . Pabst); 2] Clarice (W alter W . Pabst)
their rolls until 1921. The[...]mpson Falls,
Their children were: 1] Ingar Jan. 21, 1916; 2] Johnny Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
July 25, 1917; 3] Howard Aug. 31, 1921; 4] Dorothy Interest - John Broderick of the United states navy, and if we
Nov. 29, 1925.[...]1959: his card noted Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page col 2 - Teaching
that he resided in Thompson Falls and[...]Force Engaged - School District No. 2 - Miss Ada Johnson
Conservation Service Agent; in[...]Tuesday July 8, Agnes Johnson died Sept 23, 1929 and was buried in the
1884 Murray, Idaho, Adam A[...]Alben M aurice & Helen Johnson
of 23 mules and two horses. For some reason they could #2 Camille
secure but little business on the Jackass[...]t.” The mules are not large, but Dec. 6, 1912 - front page col 5 - Strom Names Deputy -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (687)[...]old time resident of the county, having Jan. 25, 1917 - Local Items - A. M. Johnson of the
forme[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
The Sanders[...]estimate the size of the crop from 120 acres which he has in
The Sanders County Ledge[...]uild; blue colored eyes; light colored hair.
Aug. 28, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Sadie Broderick of Spokane[...]or an extended visit with her sister, 1918 to 1926.
Mrs. A. M. Johnson.[...]on
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Oct. 2, 1914 - Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 4, 1918 -[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday In July 1, 1920 Alben was made Grand Noble of the IOOF
Nov. 27, 1914 - page 3 - A. M. Johnson has changed jobs,[...]shing and dry goods Falls, Mt. Thur. Oct. 21, 1920 - front page - abstracted from
department of the[...]owed very clearly why certain interests were
July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Johnson are[...]message that Alben Maurice Johnson died March 27, 1957 Bozeman,
her mother was very ill, Mrs. A.[...]Funeral card from Lucy’s Funeral Home - 234 E. Pine St.
July 7, 1916 - Candidates for elect[...]ugust Missoula, Mont. - Johnson - Alben M., 72 years old,
29, 1916 - Assessor - Democrats - A. M. John[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (688)[...]born Oct.
services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m., at the 19, 1885 Katmar, Sweden.
Lu[...]fficiating. Burial will be in the Courthouse - #25 - Anton Edward Johnson 30 years old;
family plot[...]en: 1] Paul A., born 5, 1915.
August 14, 1918; 2] Robert A., born Nov. 20, 1919, 3] From his naturalization papers - He arrived in the United
Lloyd R., born May 16, 1921. States, April[...]lga, SD. York.
Sadie L. died March 23, 1969 with burial in the Fraternal He was n[...]apers,
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 14 lot #2. Oct. 20, 1919 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls,[...]on Falls 1913 Polk directory lists him as a
March 27, 1969 page 4 col 3 - Sadie L. Thompson Passes[...]Oct. 17, 1913 - page 3 - Lots 6 and 7 in block 28 of the
died Sunday in a Missoula nursing home. S[...]olis on April 18, Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
1917. The cou[...]. Anton married Ellen Marie Johnson May 26, 1921 and
Silcox Chapter 111, OES.[...]ey had the following children: 1] Gunner May 6, 1922
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2] Anton ca 1924 Mt.
1] Paul A., born August 14, 1918 Kamiah, Idaho; 2] Robert Ellen Marie Johnson was born 1884 Sweden.
A., born Nov. 20, 1919 Tacoma, W a., 3] Lloyd R., born[...]census Sanders County, Mt. School Dist
May 16, 1921 Missoula; two sisters, Mrs. Norman # 6, township 25 Trout Creek April 16 page 28B # 57-53 -
(Cordelia) Johnson, Brookings, S.D.;[...]ral services were Swedish; immigrated 1921 and is a naturalized citizen:
conducted Friday f[...]sing home. Ellen Marie died Nov. 11, 1952 Hot Springs, Mont. at the
Burial was in the Frate[...]re with graveside age of 68 years 6 months 12 days old, burial was Nov. 14,
services conducted by the Masons. Shrider Funeral Home 1952 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Origi[...]cemetery blk # 2, lot # 120.
Mr. Johnson was born March 8, 1885 at Chatfie[...]Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original cemetery blk # 2, lot #
railroad. He was a member of the Thompson Falls Masonic 121.
Ledge 70 and the Episcopal Church.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 21,
Survivors include three sons Paul, Kamiah, Id[...]married 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 (689)[...]2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jun. 26, at Bunch-Toews Funeral Chapel.
An[...]ains Cemetery.
the following children; 1] Rhonda; 2] Shonna 3] Dana Arrangements are unde[...]lie Grace Josephine Duffel was born on March 8,
1924, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was one of eight[...]. Friday
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. April 11, 2002 Thompson Oct. 3, 1913 - page 3 - Mr. and[...]Anton and Nellie Johnson were married Jan. 5, 1952 at the future home.
Methodist parsonage in P[...]mster for Eugene Preston.
reception Sunday, April 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Assembly The Sanders County[...]grandchildren.
Nellie Duffel Johnson died June 22, 2005 Plains, Mt. with Benjamin Johnson
burial June 26, 2005 in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt. Th[...]im as a
Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - Nellie drill operator.
G. Johnson - Plain[...]913 - front page col 3 - Johnson Faces Death
June 22, 2005, at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital.[...]ospecting drill for the Thompson Falls Power
8, 1924, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was one of eight[...]er the
Nellie enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 20, 1944, and falls aboard the old ferry.
ser[...]ty bridge
received an honorable discharge on June 29, 1946. was erected had been taken d[...]ld dam,
She married Anton Johnson on Jan. 5, 1952, in Plains at where the drilling machine is[...]lip; and Carl O. Johnson was born Oct. 7, 1925 to Gus O.
numerous nieces and nephews.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (690)[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 2, 1952 W alter Johnson, both of Spokane, W ash.,[...]day.
Harry Johnson of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26 years of The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]msey Co., North Dakota to Gust O. March 22, 1907 - Chas D. Johnston, local manager of the
Jo[...]was in town on Saturday for supplies.
white; 24 years of age born Hill City, Custer Co., South[...]Trueax and Bertha Ethel Hale; she April 12, 1907 - O. C. Johnson, resident manager of the
ha[...]n his return he was
Pearl Trueax was born April 21, 1912 Hill City, S. D., to accompanied by Joe Borm[...]t child, a 1]
boy died at birth where they lived; 2] Lannie Eleanor May 4,[...]on Falls, Mt.
D. (Ralph Roe); 4] Pearl born April 21, 1912 Hill City, S. W ed. July 3, 1935 - Charley[...]Oct. Clarice Johnson
23, 1937.[...]born about 1916 Thompson Falls,
Cecil died May 24, 1991 Plains, Mt., with burial June 22, Mt., to A. M. Johnson and Mary L. Broderick[...]Clarice married W alter W . Pabst Dec. 11, 1932 Missoula,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]ula
Johnson, 81, of Trout Creek, died Friday, May 24, 1991 at County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt.[...]W allace, Nez Perce Co., Idaho; white; 23 years of age born
He was born May 30, 1910 to[...]until divorce - married Dec. 11, 1932 Missoula, Mt. by Daniel J.
1944, when they[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (691)[...]joyed sewing and crocheting.
Decker (Plains) Aug. 25, 1935 Sandpoint, Id by H. T. She i[...]Sandpoint, Id book 6 Ernie died Feb. 25, 1993 Cocolalla, Idaho with burial
page 289.[...]lowing children: 1] daughter born/died June 1937; 2] Bonner County Dailey Bee, Sandpoint, Idaho Feb. 27,
Verla, 2] Garret, 3] Everett; 4] Garth.[...]d away on
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thur. June 24, 1937 - Local Thursday, Feb. 25, 1993 in Cocolalla, Idaho. Funeral
News - W ord[...]services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 1993 at
daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johns[...]Ed D. Johnson In 1922 he started working for the Northern Pacific
The[...]ilroad and married Irene E. Coates on March 10, 1926, in
carpenter. 1915 he is a carpenter for the Th[...]N.D. She preceded him in death in 1988 following 62
Power Company.[...], Idaho, and later to Coeur
Edna Mae died April 29, 1977 Spokane, W a. d’Alen[...]ey.
Ernest married Irene Ella Coats March 10, 1926 Fargo,
North Dakota.[...]) Johnson
Irene Ella Coats was born Jan. 19, 1902 Ayr, North Eugene Clifford born Aug. 6, 1912 Calvin, N.D., to Gust
Dakota to W illiam T. Coats[...]Dist Eugene married Evelyn Paulson Aug. 12, 1939 Missoula,
# 6, township 24, Trout Creek Vicinity April 11 page 27A # Mt. and they had the following children[...]his home; 30 years of age; (Demonnin); 2] Judy (Koller); 3] Sharon (Miller).
married at the age of 26 years; born N. Dakota; parents born Inform[...]weden: signal maintance - railroad: (wife) _rena; 27 years Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Eugene
of age; married at the age of 23; born North Dakota; her Johnson of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 27 years of age
father born Ohio; mother born Mo.[...]viously married -
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. W ednesday from married Aug. 12, 1939 Missoula, Mont., by W ard H. Jones,
Coffelt[...]Evelyn Paulson was born about 1921 Fargo, North Dakota
She was born Jan. 19, 1902 at Ayr, N.D., the daughter of to Casper Pau[...]rried Ernest W . Eugene died March 14, 2000 Spokane, W a.
Johnson on March 10, 1926 at Fargo, N.D., and they The Spokane Review, Spokane, W ash. March 17, 2000 -
celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary la[...]e at 11 a.m. today at Mary Queen Roman Catholic
1929 to 1958. In 1958 they moved to Sandpoint and in 1982 Church. Burial will follow at Spoka[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (692)[...]Finally Chosen for Thompson Falls schools -1&2 grades-
Mr. Johnson, who was born in Calvin, N.[...]Elmer F. Karpe of Bakersfield, Calif.; white; 25 years of age
Spokane, and Sharon Miller of Colbe[...]lorence A. Johnson of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 23
grandchildren and six great - grandchildren.[...]lson
Funeral service at 11 AM Friday, March 17, 2000 at Mary Johnson and Stella W . W hite - she had not been previously
Queen Catholic Church, 3423 E. Carlisle. The Reverend married - ma[...]s Evelyn Johnson, the Teacher W eds - At 2 o’clock p.m. December the 5th at the
primary te[...]F. Karpe,
Evelyn Louise Johnson was born Oct. 23, 1937 to Cecil of Bakersfield, Cal. The g[...]k,
met and eventually married Evelyn Johnson Nov. 2, 1955. and traveled in a navy blue suit.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 28, which the bride will return here to fi[...]orn George Johnson
March 12.[...]Gladys W ilson Johnson died March 30, 1982 Libby, Mt.
with burial April 3, 1982 in the City Cemetery, Thompson[...]Gunnar Albin Everett Johnson was born May 6, 1922,
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 10 - col 4 - Teachers are all Electe[...]County Independent Ledger, Thompson 24, 1944, went to Fort Douglas, Utah, later he served in Co.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page col 2 - Teaching F. 2nd Battalion - 143rd Regiment & Texas, 36th Infantry
Force Engaged - School District No. 2 - Miss Florence Division as a- Staff Sergeant (Supply NCO [820]. He was
Johnson, in addition to the domestic sc[...]8 - front page col 3 - Teachers Lora died in 2006
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (693)[...]769

Gunnar died Aug. 31, 2007 Lewiston, Idaho with burial in colored hair; blue colored eyes; born Oct. 28, 1894 Kalmar,
the Lewis - Clark Memorial Gardens[...]son Falls, Mt.; emigrated from Guttenburg, Sweden
2007 Thurs. - Gunnar Albin Everett Johnson, 85, wen[...]stav King of Sweden;
to be with the Lord Aug. 31, 2007 at his home in Lewiston, arrived New York City April 25, 1914; arrived Montana
Idaho, from illness related to age and prostate cancer. Sept. 26, 1919.
He was born May 6, 1922 to Anton and Ellen Johnson in From his[...]for declaration of intention
Thompson Falls. In 1923 they moved to a farm in Trout for citizenship papers Vol II # 104 Gust Johnson Farmer; 29
Creek, where Gunnar and his brother Anton grew u[...]light colored hair; blue colored eyes; born Oct. 28, 1894
1941 from Noxon High School as class valed[...]t 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 se[...]ion, Company F. He served and fought Sept. 21, 1906 - Judge F. C. W ebster of the district cou[...]Gus Alben Johnson of Trout Creek was born Oct. 28,
He and Lora Mae Duffel were married Dec. 7, 1[...]earl E. (Aldrich) Johnson
during this time. In 1962, they moved to Plains, where Gust O. Johnson was born June 24, 1883 Fergus Falls,
Gunnar was self-employed as[...]orway: 1] Even O., Flatdal, Norway (1877-
In 1992, Gunnar and Lora moved to Lewiston to be close 1952); 2] Thor O., Flatdal, Norway (1880-1914); 3] Gustuv[...]in 1971); 6] Oscar Olaf, Brocket, ND (1890-1926); 7] Selmer
2006; and daughter Lynn in 1995. He is survived by[...], July 8, 1908
Gust Alben Johnson was born Oct. 28, 1894 Kalmar, Minot, Minn. (Hugh O. Daniels); 2] Cecil Harry, May 30,
Sweden[...]10 (Pearl Trueax); 3] Eugene Clifford, Aug. 6, 1912
From his Declaration of Intention Vol II Sander[...]15 (Johnson); 5]
Courthouse - # 77 - Gust Johnson 25 years old; laborer; light Mary Lucille, March 2, 1917 - died Jan. 4, 1921 (W ild
complexion; 5' 8" in height; 158 p[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (694)[...]nd Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

1920); 6] W alter Ralph, Nov. 22, 1919 (Shirley Bradly); 7] Craig, Tigard, Ore; four sons: Cecil H. Johnson, Trout
Ruth Etta, March 4, 1922 (#1 Dick Munger - #2 Harold Creek, Mt.; Eugene C. Johnson, Spokane; W alter R.
Jones); 8] Lamora Elphene, Dec. 16, 1923 (Ted Finkas - Johnson, Trentwood, W a.; C[...]randchildren.
Quackerbush); 9] Carl O., Oct. 7, 1925 (Fern); 10] Myrtle, Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services, Monday
Sept 6, 1928, (#1 Lyle McHenery - son Lyle born Sept 18, March 29, 1976 at 11 a.m. Smith Funeral Home W 1124
1950 - #2 ---- Graves - #3 John Craig).[...]ing. Interment
Pearl Etta Aldrich was born May 2, 1884 Revillo, SD., to Spokane Memorial Gardens[...]Minot, ND in 1908. Harold F. & #2 Laura A. (Hadley) Johnson
In 1912 Gust was in Calvin, S. D. according to Frank Harold F. Johnson was born about 1902 Contiae,
Holts’ story.[...]ly were in May McKernan.
Thompson Falls, in 1920. Harold m[...]mpson Falls school records for 1934 - has Edna M. 20 Plains, Mt.
years old Feb. 9, 1914; also sch[...]Johnson; white; residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 32 years
Mt. W ed. July 3, 1935 - Family W ashing -[...]958 Everett, W a. Mt.; white; 24 years of age born Chewelah, Stevens Co.,
Sande[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May 2,
Mrs. Johnson had resided at Thompson Falls a n[...]his week to Superior where Mr.
She was born May 2, 1884 at Revillo, S. Dak. Johnson[...]d his birth date - Harold M. Sept 6, 1935.
Dak.; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.[...].
Johnson and daughter, Evelyn.
Gust died March 25, 1976 Spokane, W ash., with burial Harold M . & M axine (Stinger) Johnson
march 29, 1976 in the Spokane Memorial Gardens.[...]r resident of Thompson
Gust). - Passed away March 25, 1976 in Spokane, Valley. Falls, ma[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (695)[...]the following children: 1] Howard; 2]Cheryl (Marty Lau); 3][...]Shirley Jean Larsen was born June 9, 1928 Plains, Mont.,
Kansas to E. R. Ramey and Nora Ne[...]married previously to Max Suggs and
She married #2 Robert A. Mitchel Feb. 3, 1923 Thompson were divorced in 1947. She marrie[...]Shirley Jean died April 2006
J. O. Johnson[...]Falls 1915 Polk directory lists him as a 19 2006 - Shirley Jean Johnson-Parkhill -
carpenter.[...]Shirley was born in Plains on June 9, 1928, to Henrietta[...]ts in the Fraternal Cemetery, for over 25 years.
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 13 plot # 16.[...]the community and
newspaper, Missoula, Mt. Feb. 12, 1886 page 3 col. 4. Lutheran churches.[...]r, Keenon Kennedy of
Lamora Elphene, Dec. 16, 1923 to Gustuv O. Johnson Issaquah, W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (696)772 Pioneers and Early Se[...]mie Johnson divorced); 2] (David Reinholz); 3] Roxanne; 4] Marilyn; 5]
S[...]r an illness of several weeks. He was
Aug. 30, 1912 - front page - School Opens Tuesday - The[...]Margaret Johnson of by the SCS for more than 20 years and moved from
Beatrice, Neb.[...]d Reinholz,
Sanders County Ledger Thur. Mary 9, 2002 Thompson Minneapolis; Miss Roxanne, M[...]yn
Falls, Mt. - Marian Lois Johnson, 69, died May 2, 2002 in and Debra at home.
Coeur d’Alene, Idah[...]son of Mr. and Mrs.
Marian was born Dec. 31, 1932 in Sandpoint, Idaho, the Ole Johnson of Bo[...]She and Milton Johnson were married Nov. 16, 1932. 1954. Harold attended Montana State c[...]r Oscar Johnson
over 21 years, retiring Feb. 29, 1996 after receiving an Oscar Johnson[...]loved by many and will be missed by 1887 (12 years ago) that he had applied for citizenship
al[...]Patricia married W illiam W . Pabst Oct. 22, 1932
numerous nieces and nephews.[...]Miles City, Montana; white; 23 years of age born Lookout,[...]had not been
Myrtle Johnson was born Sept. 6, 1928 to Gustuv O. previously married - mar[...]been previously married - married Oct. 22, 1932 Missoula,
Norin T. & Lavina (Hendrickson)[...]Carmen M. Cole was born Aug. 17, 1927 at Great Falls,
Moorhead, Clay co., Minn.,and th[...]) Cole. As a child she
children: 1] Reva N., Sep. 26, 1940 - May 15, 1990/2 resided with her parents and her siblings, 1] Donald Cole
Olmsted, Mn (Raphal J. Bisson June 29, 1933 Polson, Mt. - now of Plains, 2] Merle Cole, Apple Valley, Minn; 3] Cleo
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (697)[...]with George Lord.
Richard John Johnson died Nov. 22, 1972 Thompson
Falls, Mt., of heart failure. Burial was[...]Wm Johnson
Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 5 lot # 2 block 19 informant was The Plainsman, Pla[...]and Floy
Ruth Etta Johnson was born March 4, 1922 to Gustuv O. Herriott.
Johnson and Pearl[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. May 21, 1936 - Misses
Ruth was married twice - #1 Dick Munger - #2 Harold Theodora and Barbara Johnston o[...](Bradley) Johnson Carl (Frances); 2] Ron (Betty).
W alter Ralph Johnson was born Nov. 22, 1919 Thompson Jane Johnston died 1975[...]s, Mt.
W alt enlisted into the Navy Sept. 15, 1942, Seattle, W A.
He attained the rating of Seaman 1[...]eb. Doris L. Johnston was born Aug. 9, 1924 Thompson Falls,
16, 1942 Seattle, W A.[...]ohnston and Bessie W . Dittmer.
W alt died Aug. 26, 1992 Spokane, W A. and was buried Doris married W allace R. Brady January 13, 1945 Delta
Aug. 29, 1992 Spokane Memorial Gardens, Spokane, W A.[...]oula, Mt.
Spokesman Review, Spokane, W A. Aug. 29, 1992 Information from their marriage[...]operator of a Lederach, Penn; white; 25 years of age (11/4/19); born
Conoco franchise, i[...]Doris L. Johnston of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 20 years
Mr. Johnson, a W orld W ar II Navy veteran, died of age born 8/9/24 Thompson Falls, Mt. to W . J. Johnston
W ednesday at age 72. He was born and raised in Thompson[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (698)[...]Philip Francis Johnston was born February 26, 1876
were married in 1950. Ed helped raise thei[...]by his parents, Tom and Ava Oct. 3, 1902 Phil married Mary Susan W illis in Helena,
Johnst[...]ve Commers and family of Plains, Mt.; 2] Merle; 3]. Tracie Bernard, Dec. 24, 1906 -
Boise, Idaho; Greg Johnston and family o[...]nch - Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Dec.27, 1906 - son
Toews Funeral Chapel of Plains. A memorial gathering and born Dec. 22 to Phil Johnston of W eeksville.
scattering of th[...]ston - Leaves
James M. Johnston was born about1922 Sidney, Mont to Three Small Children - A[...]d Mrs. C. C.
Betty Lee Saunier was born about 1922 Greeley, Colorado W illis and was born in C[...]city. She was married Oct 3, 1902 to Mr. Phil Johnston.
James Johnston served in[...]from Plains, were she
Sanders County Ledger Jan 27, 1943 Thompson Falls, Mt. died. Mr. Johns[...]ies would
The Plainsman Plains, Mt. Thurs. Jan. 25, 1945 page 4 permit until the death angel called. She was not a member of
col 2 - Paradise Items - Mrs. Fred Johnston has[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (699)[...]Theodora Johnston
In 1932 he ran for Sheriff on the Republican ticket and The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. May 21, 1936 - Misses
won the race. He started his term January 2, 1933. Theodora and Barbara Johnsto[...]r. Johnston has #2 Floy (Herriott)
lived in Los Angeles since 1923. Theodore Ot[...]hnston and
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs May 21, 1936 Charlotte. Theodore was one of eleven children: 1] Roy; 2][...]his opponent. He was re-elected until Dec. 31, 1942. Agatha ____ was born ca 1890 Montana.[...]Theodore Johnston married Floy Herriott in 1929 and had
Phil died January 8, 1959 in Hot Spri[...]and the following children: 1] Theodora; 2] Barbara; 3] Scott.
was buried January 10, 1959 i[...]Courthouse Sandpoint, Id. Book 5 page 362.- Theo Johnston
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thu[...]ital Thursday Phil Johnston Dies. - April 28, 1929 Sandpoint, ID. by J. Fred Stilwell, Minister.
Ph[...]at the Floy Herriott was born Aug. 21, 1896 Thompson Falls,
Sanders County General Hos[...]to Lewis Foster. Her other
Hebron, 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.[...]lled to Helena by her
area for awhile and from 1932 to 1942 he was sheriff of the sister Mrs. Theodore J[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935
grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Falls, Mt. - Four refugees fr[...].
Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 11, 1918 - page two col 2 - picture of Theodore O. Johnston died Dec. 1[...]- Volunteered about June 1st, 1917, as a 21, 1946 in the Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.
wagone[...]t Camp Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Sept. 21, 1961 Thompson
Greene, Charlotte, N. Car. He is[...]O. T. Falls, Mt. - Floy Johnston Ends 26 Years County W ork. -
Johnston of Plains which i[...]will Mrs. Floy Johnston, who served more than 26 years in
make good in the service.[...]He Sept. 1.
remained a member until 1926 when he moved to In[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (700)[...]the clerk and recorder, Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mr.
John F. McKay, as[...]d his Rhythm Aces placed to a capacity
In the 1920's Johnson resigned his office to take the[...]his The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. April 20, 1936 - Local
death a few years ago. W hen he re[...]ompson
She remained there until her marriage in 1929 to Theodore Falls, stopped for a visit wi[...]ohnston
The Johnstons moved to Helena in June 1929, when he Sanders County Independent[...]he State Highway commission and W ed. Jan. 21, 1942 - More Aviators. - Aviation seems the
remained th[...]me clerk and recorder with Army Jan. 8, 1942 Seattle, W a. with his discharge Nov. 28,
Mrs. Johnston again as deputy. 1945 Goldsboro, NC (serial # 19074332); he served with the
Mrs Dodson was elected to[...]April 22, 1919; 2] Doris L. Aug. 9, 1924 Thompson Falls,
She plans to enjoy her flowers[...]n, where they visited Falls, Mt. W ed. June 12, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mr.
their youngest sis[...]Bill belonged to the American Legion in 1923 through[...]1939; then the year of 1940-41 and 1942 through 1955. His
Tracy & Gladys (Hen[...]ilip Johnston and Mary Hydro Plant; in 1952 he was residing in Seattle; 1953
Susan W illis.[...]ndependent Ledger W ed. Aug. 15, 1934
April 15, 1928; 2] Naomi T. Jan. 6, 1930. Th[...]Mt. W ed. April Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 12 lot #5 (ashes)
18, 1934 - Local Happenings - M&M.[...]will be Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 12 lot #15.
remembered as Miss Gladys Henion.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (701)[...]a Jollidan
W illiam R. Johnston was born April 22, 1919 the son of has completed a house on[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday May 28, 1915 -
Thompson Falls, Mt. - M&M W illiam R. Jo[...]The Sanders County Ledger Friday June 25, 1915
Mark entered the Army during W orld W a[...]Mrs. Johnstone Mrs. Jollidon was a woman 62 years old. Her life was spent
went to visit her m[...]farmer, 35 years of age
born France; wife: Lemira 26 years of age born Indiana,[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan 14,
years of age Il.; 2] Bessy M. 7 months Ill; father: Francis 75 195[...]olley,
following children: 1] Alfred ca 1876 Ill; 2] Eliza J. ‘Bessie’ reside at Fort Collins, Colorado has been assigned to Sv.
Oct. 28, 1879 Hancock Co., Ill. (Fred E. Brown); 3] Lee[...]head reservation and left the first of July 2, 1915 - front page col 4 - Summer Kindergarten -[...]he
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday July 24, 1914 Thompson Falls summer kindergart[...]taken up a homestead Anna was born June 29, 1901.
in the north end of the valley and expect[...]Signal Camas, Mt. Friday July 31, 1914 21).
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (702)[...]g term of court has almost decided to change
Aug. 28, 1914 - page 3 - F. W . Jones, employed by the[...]es in the lease of the skating rink, and (June 12) he stated that he was 62 years old and single; that
will hence-forth condu[...]Gene B. ‘Jonsey’ Jones was born June 15, 1929 Seattle, James W illiam Jones was born Feb. 23, 1907 in Seattle,
W ash., to Harry Reiff and Isa[...]30 at Lowell,
Gene married Donna Pearson August 2, 1985/82 W ash. and they had the following[...]lowing children: 1] Kent; (Richard K. Jenkins) 2] James jr. (#2 Carolyn) 3] Jan. (Perly
2] Dean; 3] Diane Oliver - divorced).
Gene B. Jones died April 28, 1986 at the age of 56 years Beryl Maud W[...]etery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 11 lot # 4 block 42). Jim working at Farragut, probably the nav[...]burger in Noxon. Mr. Jones decided then that he
1929 in Seattle, W ash., the son of Harry and Isabel[...]ging, bought a place with 160 acres
August 1, 19852 he married Donna Pearson at Missoula. fr[...]t the old
He began his college education at age 27 at Northern Brown homestead, which still[...]eath, he was standing on the grader blade and
for 24 years. He taught mathematics, physics, ch[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (703)[...]1- advertisment - Eureka Lodging
Jim died Dec. 22, 1962 in Sandpoint, Ida. His funeral was House and[...]ont. - Tables well supplied - John J. Jones prop.
27, 1962 page 6 col 4 - Idaho Rites Held For James Jones -[...]er the direction of the Mt. Friday Feb. 12, 1909 - Current rumor is to the effect that
Shrid[...]y resided here. The rumor also
He was born Feb. 23, 1907 in Seattle. He married Beryl has i[...]wo sisters, Mrs. W eekly Montanian March 28, 1895 - Mrs. L. S. Jones
Bernice W illiams, Olym[...]ined for her recovery.
#2 Carol W eekly Mon[...]Falls, Mt.
Jimmy married Julie Ann Rockwell May 29, 1956 and W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
they[...]ystem this coming year: Lucille Jones,
Thompson); 2] Tammy Marie (Rocky Therrain); 3] James[...]Julie married the second time to Ed Stevens Nov. 26, W ashington.
1973, a gold miner who h[...]uple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
July 12, 1907 - John D. Jones of Missoula arrived here on[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, The groom, better known to his[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (704)[...]st hole.
graduated from the high school here in 1921 and took his In the 1900 federal cens[...]candidate for re-election and so far in 1875 (24 years here) and is a naturalized citizen. He is[...]est wishes for a long, happy and Feb. 24, 1905 - W ater W orks for Thompson - J. C. Gain[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday June 22, 1906 - Miss Lillie Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mr[...]which he said that he had spent Friday Feb. 22, 1907 - Mrs. Smith arrived here W ednesday
two ye[...]ing. Death was due to Bright’s disease. Funeral
2001 - Stanley J. Jones - Spirit Lake, Idaho - Form[...]esident Stanley J. Jones, 54, of Spirit Lake, 2 p.m. and was largely attended. Rev. Tester officiated and
Idaho died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000 at Kootenai Medical the service was[...]ayer presided at the organ and
He was born June 21, 1946 in Sandpoint, Idaho to John E., choi[...]W alter are still at
Spirit Lake Friday, Jan. 5, 2001. home. W illia[...]d to 1900: 1] W illiam born Oct. 1883 W isconsin; 2] Feb. 12, 1909 - Current rumor is to the effect tha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (705)782 Pioneers and Early Se[...]1] Marion W ayne July 14, 1935 Hutchison, Kansas; 2]
The Thompson Falls 1905 Polk directory lists h[...]rectory lists him as a sub Joseph died Aug. 24, 1994 Corvallis, Ore at the age of 79
foreman fo[...]mpany. years with burial Sept. 12, 1994 in the W hitepine Cemetery,
W illiam late[...]He then married Marilyn (Johnson) Pyatt May 29, 1977.
March 1, 1907 - W illiam Jones, son of W . F. Jones, returned Marion died Oct. 21, 2000 Thompson Falls, Mt. at the age
home on Thursda[...]of 66 years with burial Oct. 8, 2000 in the W hitepine
W ashington, in time to atte[...]formation was received here on Monday 4, 2001 - Marion W ayne Jordan - Graveside services wi[...]Jones, the oldest son of W . F. Jones, a former 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8 at W hitepine Cemetery, for
T[...]W ash. The sad died at his home Oct. 1, 2001 from Creutzfeldt-Jakob
intelligence came in th[...]. when he was one year
W illiam Jones was about 28 years old and visited the old. He gradua[...]through November 1961. He was a member of local 2719 of[...]ot ashore. May 29, 1977.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (706)[...]cord several mining locations. He April 23, 1909 - Volney B. Kagy of the Ledger force
found[...]idence of H. P. Nelson.
W . F. Jordon died Nov. 25, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt. Sanders C[...]agy of Thompson who is employed in the
W ed. Nov. 27, 1935 - front page col 3 - Old Prospector Dies[...]in Sand point, Idaho.
nursing home November 25. Mr. Jordan was an old Clara[...]couple have many friends
W eekly Montanian June 20, 1895 - C. Jorgenson is listed. in Thomps[...]ensus, Missoula Co., Thompson Falls March 12, 1910 - Plains Paragraphs - Mr. and Mrs. V. B.
(J[...]ode in the Morgan house. They
United States in 1892 (8 years ) and is still an alien; that he will[...]July 15, 1910 - page 2 - V. B. Kagy, formerly a resident of[...]born. July 22, 1910 - page 3 - Mention was made last wee[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (707)[...]M atilda Kartevold
A. C. Kaiser was born Aug 1862 Germany. Arnold and Mat[...]w York. Both her parents May 1, 1934; 2] Janet Dec. 25, 1935; 3] Marguerite Oct
were born in New York.[...]May 23, 1913 - front page col 1 - Professor Employed -[...]r the ensuing
the following children: 1] Opal May 23, 1906 Edgeley, N. school years to take charge of the Thompson Falls school.
Dakota; ; 2] Elva M. (#1 LaPointe; #2 Crosier; #3 Evans). Mr. Kay is a man of ext[...]other daughter Elva. Alma bought some Aug. 22, 1913 - page 3 - T. H. Kazee, who has been
land a[...]ability Independent, Helena, Montana April 26, 1884 - Thompson
to retain facts. She later beca[...]Elva M . Kane Jan. 28, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]C. A. Karl April 22, 1887 - County Correspondences - Thompson Falls[...]May 20, 1887 - Personal - Thomas Keatting of Thompson
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (708)[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Territory Friday
Aug. 12, 1887 - To W hom It May Concern - Public notice i[...]f Moore & Keating, simply a division of Aug. 23, 1907 - Thos Keenan, the new cook at the
propert[...]ion of partnership will be given as soon as May 26, 1911 - page 3 - Tom Keenan came over from
all o[...]directory lists him as a
Oct. 14, 1887 page 3 col 2 - County Correspondence - teacher.
Tho[...]odgers Home in this city on Sunday July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - W . H. Kegley of
m[...]May 1847 Canada. Both of his parents Aug. 23, 1917 - page 9 - Local items - Mr. and Mrs. W .[...]nth while Mr. Kegley
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - The name has been employe[...]nited States in 1860 (39 years ago) and Nov. 21, 1913 - page 3 - Philip R. Long arrived here fro[...]fore Audrey Bowers.
1900. The charge was 25 cents for a man and $1.00 for a Art qui[...]Harvey A. Keister was born May 28, 1916.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (709)[...]Harvey married Virginia Audrey Bowers Sept. 20, 1940 Audrey Ke[...]following Audrey Keith was born Feb. 22, 1905 Missoula, Mt. to
children: 1] Arthur; 2] James Allen Oct. 4, 1944 - Jan. 5, Irving[...]male.
Virginia Audrey Bowers was born Feb. 3, 1922 New Audrey died Nov. 22, 1952 Salt Lake Co., Utah.
Auburn, Chippewa Co., W isc.[...]ly goods, Harvey, Virginia and their three June 24, 1910 - page 3 - Beverly Keith left the first of[...]ren. Aug. 21, 1914 - front page col 3 - After spending the[...]ith
The family moved from Sanders County and in 2004 returned home Friday and is now[...]service office.
Harvy died Feb. 8, 1982 in his home at W hitepine, Mt., The Thomp[...]rk
at the age of 65 years with burial Feb. 13, 1982 in the at the Thompson State Bank.
W hit[...]Notes - Beverly Keith is
Virginia died July 30, 2007 Seaside, Ore., with burial in spending th[...]Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as an
30, 2007 - Virginia Audrey Keister, 85, mother of Art[...]ster of trout Creek, passed away Monday, July 30, 2007 The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]sted Living, Seaside, Ore. Sept. 27, 1917 - page seven - Local Items - Beverly Keith
Virginia was born Feb. 3, 1922 in New Auburn, W isc., to left yesterday fo[...]ent - Nov. 6, 1919 - Appointed
were married Sept. 20, 1940 at Dubuque, Iowa. They had To W[...]Milton Courier, Milton, W isonsin, Thursday, Nov. 21, for the U.S. Military Academy. Congressman Evans of
2007 page 4 - Virginia Audrey Keister, 85, died Mon[...]wes this appointment can be assured that
July 30, 2007 at Suzanne Elise Assisted Living, Seaside,[...]y will 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 Buena[...]certain victory.
A. Keister were married on Sept. 20, 1940 in Dubuque, IA. Beverly married Catherine Lucille Cole April 30, 1924
They moved to the Thompson Falls and W hitepine[...]re.; seven Catherine died Nov. 23, 1972 Ramsey, Mt.
grandchildren, Patricia, Ronald, Yvon[...]A graveside service was held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at president and E. S. Dodds of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (710)[...]ookkeeper.
Irving married Pearl McQuestion Feb. 25, 1889 Deer 1915 Thompson Falls Po[...]ly bookkeeper.
Oct. 8, 1899 Missoula, Mt.; 2] Audrey Jewel Feb. 22, 1905 The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]ed him for the responsibilities of an active
May 12, 1905 - Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Keith and family arriv[...]rs. Fred Zeh and the
Sanders County Signal Sept 26, 1907 - Thompson - E. member of his[...]of in support of her Falls, Mt. W ed. May 22, 1935 - Local Happenings - I. E.
claim of entry No 1520 of lot one of section No. 10 twsp 22 Keith, late of Missoula and for many years[...]alls. Pearl died Oct. 24, 1940 Ramsey, Mt.
The Thompson Falls 1909 Polk[...]Orville Jackson Keith was born Dec. 28, 1913 W ashburn,
23, 1909 - Mrs. I. E. Keith’s father is O. C. McQ[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday children: 1] Doug; 2] Glen; 3] Cheryl; 4] Skip; 5] Shannon.
July 16, 1[...]Marjorie Carol Swisher was born ca 1924 Bozeman,
stopped off here early in the week to v[...]s ago, Miss Irene McQuestion. Sept. 19, 1942 Missoula, Mt. They were later divorced.
A sister[...]Information from their marriage license # 3428 page 268
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]ot been previously married - married Sept. 19, 1942
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Herman C. Rice, Pastor of the First Baptist
Jan. 12, 1912 - page 3 - I. E. Keith, manager and treasurer of[...]he Alonzo W illiams was born about 1912 Bonneville,
rear of the Thompson Falls Mer[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (711)[...]f Thompson Falls, Montana

Orville died Dec. 21, 2003 with burial in the Thompson[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 1, 2004 (Germany) and Elizabeth Florin (Switzer[...]siblings
Thurs. - Orville Jackson Keith died Dec. 21, 2003, were: 1] Joseph b: April 1879 Iowa; 2] (Henry Yeager of
following a valiant battle with[...]Carole Swisher Keith Charles born April 1862 Iowa.
would have celebrated 55 years of marriage[...]on Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec.
Orville was born Dec. 28, 1913 in W ashburn, N.D., to 15, 1966 page 3 col 7 - Former Resident Passes at 92 -
John W esley Keith and Hazel Valentine Davis Ke[...]o be a “can Elmo, W is., at the age of 92. She was a sister of Charlie
do, make due, get th[...]my machines rolling. W hen he April 23, 1915 - Dr. A. N. Kellogg, the oculist and wife,[...]5 years. Throughout #2 Ruth A.
Orville’s life, his love of mechanics a[...]ke and Orlo B. Kellogg was born about 1872 Three Rivers, St.
keep thins running prevented hi[...]ar for O. B., married Lillian Maud Glenn Dec. 20, 1896
all to enjoy. His life was full of challen[...]W eekly Montanian, Thompson Falls on Dec. 20, 1896 - It
special niece and nephew, Janice Redm[...]Information from their marriage license page 529
Falls, to be announced at a later date. The fami[...]out Orville to be sent to the Kellogg; white; 24 years of age; born Three Rivers, St. Joe
family[...]Kellogg and Mary E. Harris - married to Lilian
9, 2004 - A celebration of the life of longtime Thomps[...]ing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; daughter of
Sept. 11, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Thompson Falls City Cemetery[...]en consent of Mattie W illis,
He died Dec. 31, 2003. mother[...]uck dish and favorite on file - married Dec. 20, 1896 Thompson Falls, Mt., by W .
stories[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (712)[...]w Kentucky, and he was born Jan. 16, 1842, that he died at the
Mexico to James Glenn and Mattie Kendrick. Her step- age of 72 years and was a laborer.)
father was John W illis[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Luke’s hospital.
Aug. 23, 1912 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. David McKinnon of[...]e Confederate army,
The W eekly Montanian Sept. 21, 1895 page 3 - Mr. Kelly serving from the[...]arris Sidney Kelly was born.
That he died March 24, 1913 Thompson Falls and was Sander[...]leg the 27th of Sept. He is in Co. B, 164 Infantry, 91st. D[...]elly Mr. Kelly enlisted April 26th, 1918.
The Thompson Falls school records 1937[...]31, 1921 recorded Thompson Falls County Courthouse.[...]lroy?) Kelly
George Kelly was born Dec. 16, 1842 Kentucky. Both of The Sanders County Led[...]s 1911 Polk directory - he is also March 12, 1909 - Mr. and Mrs. H. Kelly and family who
list[...]that he was a widow, that he was born in June 2, 1911 - page 3 - Hugh Kelly, formerly a re[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (713)[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Nov. 21, 1913 - page 3 - Hugh Kelly, deputy sheriff of May 12, 1916 - Additional Briefs - Mrs. J. C. Kelly rece[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday her bedside.
Oct. 23, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Hugh Kelly of Missoula, wi[...]y and formerly of this place, is in the June 2, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. J. C. Kelly[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday Francisco.
April 24, 1914 - front page col 3 - Ball Tomorrow Night -[...]enter, violinist and all around Sept. 29, 1916 - Local Items - a baby boy was born
musici[...]d the idea of organizing an orchestra Oct. 20, 1916 - Local Items - Mrs. J. N. Kelly of Bozema[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Sept. 27, 1917 - page seven - Local Items - Mrs. J. C. Kelly
Jan. 22, 1915 - front page col 3 - Breezy Bunch of Short[...]ls, Mt. Friday Stocks and family.
Jan. 22, 1915 - page 3 - Robert Baird, manager for the
Ri[...]h their (two) daughters, 1] Ethel “Jiggs”, 1932; 2]
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]) he stated that he was 61 years of age and
April 21, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - W ord was[...]d been (Patrick could have died Feb. 21, 1909 with burial in the
appointed by Gov. S. V.[...]St. Mary’s cemetery, Missoula, Mont., on Feb. 24th.).
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (714)[...]by his brother and sister-in-law, Louis
(Edwards) 2] Harry 3] Dewey 4] Lester.[...]made to the charity of choice in
Anne died June 21, 1946 and was buried 1946 Thompson Fran[...]s, Mt. Feb. 18,
Fern E. Kemmerer born Jan. 11, 192_ to Harry F. 1953 W ed Local & Soc[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 20, from here to Butte, is now stationed[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jul 22,
W ayne Milton. Mrs. McDonald is the former Fern[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. April 25,
1958 Thursday Front page - San Diego, Calif - F[...]Harry F. & Laura (Stoller) Kemmerer
11, 2001 - Frank Kemmerer - Three Forks - Frank[...], 1895
Kemmerer of Three Forks died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, Dorchester, Neb., to Joseph Benjam[...], brother has Louis and
United Methodist Church, 124 2 nd Ave. E. Elizabeth[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (715)792 Pioneers and Early S[...]of the battle at Belleau W illson Feb. 12, 1974 at Sandpoint, Idaho, they returned to
W ood[...]Grand Noble of the IOOF in 1947.
Jan. 10, 1922; 2] Fern E. Jan. 11, 192_; 3] Lorene C. Oct. Harry died of natural causes Thursday Feb. 18, 1988 at his
18, 1929; 4] Esther H Feb. 28, 1932; 5] Frank M. Dec. 25, home. Funeral services were conducted M[...]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 280 acres out of the Cemetery. - section 11 plot # 5.
Miles City Land Office, Jan 15, 1921 in Garfield County. Harry’s known siblings are brothers, Lester, Dewey and
The land was E1/2E1/2 block 10 Township 19N Range 36E siste[...]ionel Harris, Spokane, M&M Dale Neher,
W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 - Claude Friel, W alter W atson and[...]ear, 1935, they moved to the Thompson Falls 25, 1988 Thurs. - Featured a story on Harry - Old S[...]y worked as a janitor at the buried May 20, 1993 in the Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson
courth[...]during the era when all dams were May 20, 1993 - Kathryn Kemmerer - Plains - Kathryn Irma[...]me “Mr. Fix-it.” (Thursday), May 20, at 1 p.m. at the Community
W hen settling in[...]W ednesday at
(Article Sanders County Ledger Feb. 25, 1988 page 12, 1:30 p.m.
large article writt[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (716)[...]aternal cemetery in Thompson Falls, Mt. - section 28
and a daughter - in -law, Alice W erner, Mesa, A[...]his home. They resided there until 2002 when they moved to
Memorials were suggested to[...]1905 to Louis Vera died January 26, 2007 Helena, Mt., graveside
Kemmerer and Anne Eliza[...]x, N. Dak.
children: 1] Lois (W . Clyde Edwards); 2] Harry F.; 3] Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 1, 2007
Lester.[...]married April 8, 1930 afternoon, January 26, 2007. Her good nature and interest in
and they had - 1] Ray Alton May 18, 1932 Benson, Minn.; life made her a joy to be with and she will be sorely missed
2] Charles Gail Oct. 17, 1933 Jordan, Mt.; 3] Gary Mart by her family and all who knew her.
April 27, 1938 Thompson Falls, Mt. died 1992. Vera was born to Elsie Ger[...]ana where her father was a meat cutter for
W ren; 2] Ithamer; 3] Sophia; 4] Lucille (E. Hendron); 5][...]dam to first son, Ray Alton, was born in 1932. By 1933 they were
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (717)[...]Louis enlisted Sept. 16, 1942 into the Navy and was
The Fort Peck Dam was bei[...]tle ones moved north so that Lester could Mate 2-C, during this time the service sent him to Color[...]and Vera and their Falls, Mt., Sep 16, 1942 Local Mention - Louis Kemmerer
family headed west[...]way. Vera was an avid reader and tried to 21, 1948 - “Beth and Louie,” September 1948; th[...]e of W alla W alla, W a.,
W hen she retired in 1972 she had worked at the library for cleverly r[...]Ray Alton Kemmerer was born May 18, 1932 Benson,
Funeral services were to be held at the[...]Hanson - Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo 4245 Stratic W GAF. ( his service record is recorded[...]ery, Cofax, N. Sanders County Courthouse Vol. 2 page 437.)
Dak.[...]a. Kemmerer,
Lorene Kemmerer was born Oct 18, 1929 to Harry of Thompson Falls, was[...]ilitary career in January, 1951,
(Virgil Cooper); 2] Ted ca 1952; 3] Ned Brian; 4] Nia Jean. when he enlisted[...]pany. He is a 1950 graduate of the Thompson
March 2, 1967 Attend Funeral For Son-in-Law - Mr. and[...]Ray married Doris Adeline Risbon June 15, 1952 and the
Survivors included his wife, Lorene, tw[...]le are the parents of three sons: 1] Gil ca 1955; 2] Brian
Ned Brian Church 9, a daughter, Nia Jean C[...]Ames, Ia. and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1952 W ed. - Engagement announcement of Doris Adeline[...]rer, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Loren married husband #2 Scott Johnson. Lester Kemm[...]ne 15,
Louis George Kemmerer was born Jan. 10, 1922 Neppel, 1952.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (718)[...]Korea; his brother Richard “Dick”was a 2 Star General, but
1961 Thursday - Front page col[...]Sheppard AFB where children; 1] Richard; 2] Julie (May 19, 1943 Doc and Julia
he was station[...]gaged.)
Ray Alton Kemmerer was born May 18, 1932 in Benson, Bent died July 11, 1984 S[...]He was born in Salt Lake City February 12, 1921 to Dr.
He was married to Doris Adeline Risbon June 15, 1951 (2) Charles and Sekia Kendall.
and the couple[...]mber of Border Patrol and retired after 20 years to San Diego.
aunts, uncles and cousins su[...]eventually was assigned to the Military Police, 4245 Stratic
W GAF.[...]following children: 1] Richard; 2] Elizabeth K. (Earl D.[...]Madden); 3] Bent W illiam Feb. 12, 1921.
H. G. Kemp[...]n Algernon
Jerry Kenaston entered service Sept. (23), 1942 into the Berray of Noxon, Mont.
Army.[...]naval station, Bayview,
#2 Betty Idaho died[...]tal of a heart ailment.
“Doc” was born Feb. 12, 1921 Provo, Utah to Charles T. He wa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (719)[...]sons, He taught school in Pablo from 1928 to 1937 and then
Richard, Spokane and Bent W .,[...]moved to W hitepine where he taught until 1942.
island; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth K. Madden, Kalispell; a The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. April 20, 1936 - Local
brother; two sisters and a grandda[...]superintendent of schools and served for 22 years until his
He attended high school at Almira and in 1923 moved to retirement in 1968.
Palouse, W a[...]1 - Orin Kendall Seeks Term in
Late in August 1926 Orin arrived in Belknap, where he Legisl[...]or election as state representative from District 27,
board the teacher, who was to do the janitor wo[...]Kendall has been a resident of Montana for 42 years. He
into the home, where money those days w[...]two years and served as Thompson Falls mayor for 12 years
entertainment, they played three-handed pinochle and Orin from 1961 until 1972.
was sure they wore out several decks of cards du[...]alls, do some shopping and return for 26 years ___________, Montana County
home in less t[...]post of county superintendent since 1947.
Dec. 28, 1927 Orin married Ivy Reeder at Missoula, Mt.[...]mayor in 1961.
‘Billy’ (#1W ally Graham; #2 Smith); 2] Patricia, March 16, From his service reco[...]elected 1967 - 1971 from Dist. # 27; 1973 - 1975 from Dist
Information from their marriage license # 7569 page 411 # 23; teacher; college graduate; born 1904 Iowa; Prot[...]B. religion; arrived in Montana in 1926; began serving in the
Kendall of Belknap, Mt.; white; 23 years of age born Legislature at the[...]ellie Sanders County Ledger, Thurs. June 20, 1963 - County
M. Parker - he had not been previ[...]nbull, Santa
Ivy Reeder of W hitefish, Mt.; white 21 years if age born Cruz, Ca. and Mrs. Maude[...]reviously married - Kendall Completing 42 years school work - picture of Orin -
married Dec. 28, 1927 Missoula, Mt., by Chas M. articl[...]Assembly, representing District 27, Sanders County and
Orin continued to teach at Belknap until 1928 when they Mineral County.
moved to Kalispe[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 29,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (720)[...]will be conducted Friday, 1 p.m., at the June 28, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Joseph A. Kernagh[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
Ivy Agnes died Jan 14, 1992 and was buried in the April 28, 1905 - Professor Bruce Kerr, formerly principal[...]ctory lists him as a Sept. 11, 1969 page 2 col 4 - Clyde Kerr, former resident
laborer.[...]the planing mill and dry kilns. In July 1962, when Pack
Paul Keonig was born March 1866 Germ[...]June 23, 1905 - Ride Down River - John Kerr and W alter[...]s in from the St. Regis
W eekly Montanian Sept 12, 1895 Rev. Keplinger is to distr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (721)[...]last season. reunion and were married in Oct. 22, 1983 Coeur d’Alene,
Senator Edward Donlan wa[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Nelson.
Oct. 27, 1905 - John Kerr after spending a week among Jerry died May 21, 2005 Los Alamos, N. M. with
friends left for Missou[...]on. graveside services held Oct. 21, 2005 in the Thompson Falls[...]Jan. 5, 1895 page 3 - John Kerr, Oct. 6, 2005 - Gerald ‘Jerry’ Kestell, a long-time resi[...]. Los Alamos, N.M., passed away Saturday, May 21, 2005[...]Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May[...]ring the Korean
Jerry married Ethel Hunter Oct. 22, 1983 Coeur d’Alene, Conflict (1949-1952). He worked for Los Alamos National
Idaho and the[...]ory from 1969 until his retirement in 1990. Jerry
2] Vikki; 3] Ken; 4] Pat; 5] Laura Lea (Haag)[...]Ethel ‘Jiggs’ Kestell was born Sept. 15, 1932 W hite He was preceded in death by his[...]A memorial service was held in Los Alamos May 27.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 5,
1952 W ed. - Coming, Goings & Doings - mentions Jerry[...]9, 1898 Allentown,
Ethel ‘Jiggs’ died March 2, 2001 with inurnment in the W isc., to George[...]Pete married Bonna B. Pearsall August 9, 1926 Plains, Mt.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]they had the following children: 1] Richard, June 20,
March 8, 2001 - Ethel’s obituary - Ethel ‘Jiggs’ Kestell died 1927; 2] Gerald ‘Jerry’ April 16, 1930 Spokane, W ash.
March 2, 2001 from a long term battle with cancer. A[...]house,
Memorial Service was held for her June 30, 2001 with Thompson Falls, Mt. marriage p[...]Ethel ‘Jiggs’ Kestell was born Sept. 15, 1932 W hite Smith and Florence L. Spence.
Sul[...], as well as Halfway, Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept 12, 1934 - front page col 2 - Relief
Ore., before moving to Colville, W ash., in 1972. In Colville Board Resigns - Mrs. Bonna[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (722)[...]ug. 15, 1934 - Mother’s Pensions -Eileen Killen
20, 1927. $35.00.
Peter died Feb. 2, 1932 Spokane, W ashington. Eileen was[...]following children: 1] Clarence W illiam Aug. 29, 1924; 2]
Nov. 27, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mrs. Bonna Kestle and Fred C. Sept. 17, 1926.
son Richard were home over the weekend with Mrs. Kestle’s Eileen then married #2 Ralph Roe; #3 Floyd W inn.
mother, Mrs. W m. Mose[...]s. Oct. Fred C. Killen was born Sep. 17, 1926 to Eileen B. Clary.
13, 1960 page 3 col 6 - Form[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 28,
Bonna B. Kestell, an employee of the U.S. Fores[...]and Goings - Fred C. Killen, son of Mrs.
since 1927 and a former resident of Thompson Falls, will[...]son Falls on the
old Cabinet National Forest in 1921. She attended M a[...]following children: 1] W esley L.(( Slim) b: May 22, 1896;
Forest Service steadily except for the years 1927 to 1933 2] Dan, Tacoma, W a. 3] Delbert Perry, W allace, Id[...]st Service Emergency Guayule project. In 1921 she married Edward J. Dubia in Thompson Falls.[...]tery, Clarks Fork, Idaho
Thompson Falls, Mt. in 1920 and remained a member until At her death she had one sister, Mabel Box at Pony, Mt.
1022: his card noted that he resided in Thompson and w[...]W esley L. (Slim) Kimball was born May 22, 1896 to
The Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory[...]. 5, 1968 with burial in the Pinecrest
W ed. June 20, 1934 - Mrs. Karl Kilgass and daughter[...]atchman.
Clarence W illiam Killen was born Aug. 29, 1924 to Eileen
B. Clary. His step-father was Ralph Ro[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May 2,
Clarence enlisted into the Navy and ser[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (723)[...]weighting about 2600 lbs; one No. 1 sleight; 15 chickens[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday May 23, 1914.
July 16, 1909 - Lewis King went to Missou[...]r for the drawing of the lands W hitepine, May 23, 1914 115.54 acres - find facts.
on the Flathead[...]lene to register for the opening of Nov. 27, 1914 - page 3 - After spending the past two mon[...]page 3 - Louis King, rancher of W hitepine
April 26, 1912 - page 3 - Louis King left W ednesday for[...]Nov. 27, 1914 - page 3 - After spending the past two mon[...]s. Louis King
Louis married Georgia Dillon Oct. 25, 1933 Thompson moved back to Thompso[...]s.
Georgia Dillon of St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 25, 1913 in June 16, 1916 - Brief but Newsy[...]r Saturday to take Mrs. King
Georgia Dillon was 24 years of age, born about 1889 back w[...]District Court Proceedings,
Courthouse Vol 1 page 20) Judge R[...]double harness” resulting in the Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to cross the river wit[...]taken ashore. Jack Stout of Emporia, Kansas
March 20, 1914 - page 4 - Homestead Relinquishment - 147[...]end of the
place for raising cattle and alfalfa; 12 acres cleared; four cable in drawing[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (724)[...]ees In the 1880 federal census District 2, Johnson Co., Tenn.,
formed an aisle which led from the front door of the house he is listed as 2 years old. thus making his birth about 1878
to th[...]htful informal reception was age; born April 26, 1881; farmer working for himself;
held inside t[...]e of decoration. #2 M arie Lippelt
“Miss Rankin, coming from an o[...]1] John A. ca 1870 Tenn.; 2] W illiam A. Ca 1872; 3]
“Mr and Mrs. Kinney left early this morni[...]Missoula on No. 41 Saturday census, District 2, Johnson Co., Tenn., page 21A - James M.
for a few days’ visit. Mrs. Kinney[...]o speak at the Rex theatre Monday evening. 2] W illiam A. 8 years; 3] Victoria A. 5 years; 4][...]urial in the years; 5] Charles Elbert 2 years; 6] Bessey G. 1 month all
Missoula City cem[...]iday James married Marie Lippelt August 20, 1924 W hite Pine,
April 17, 1914 - page 2 - Mrs. Tom Kinney has gone to Mt.
Misso[...]olwell Co., North Carolina to Allen Kirby and
May 22, 1914 - page 3 - Thos. E. Kinny, local representa[...]te the first of the week. Thompson Falls, Mt.; 62 years of age born Germany;
The Sanders County L[...]amed; she had not been previously married -
June 12, 1914 - page 3 - A daughter was born Sunday to Mr. married August 20, 1924 W hite Pine, Mt. by W . C. Adams,
and Mrs. Thoma[...]will be Marie Lippelt was born about 1862 Germany.
christened Janette. - Sentinel.[...]James Monroe Kirby died died July 9, 1925 Thompson
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula,[...]he age of 77 years, he was a retired farmer,
# 1832 Vol 1 folio # 103 - daughter, Janet Kinney.[...]nders County Independent Ledger Thurs. July 16, 1925
July 21, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Thom[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (725)[...]c. 3, 1909 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Kirby Nov. 23 a
soldier. He was wounded and carried the effect[...]e entire community is with the bereaved. Nov. 23, 1919.[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, April 12, 1934 - Tragedy Visits W hitepine - George Fabert
1923 - Senior Plans - Esther Kirby Corvallis, Ore. (H[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, the opposite side of the river to connect up with the
1923 - Senior Plans - Hollie Kirby, Teaching.[...]lished
John Alexander Kirby was born Jan. 4, 1872 Mountain telephone lines. They were usi[...]nce.
parents and brothers and sisters in District 2, Johnson, It is reported that close to four o’clock Mrs. Geo. Fabert
Tenn., page 21A.[...]r help. By
had the following children: 1] Olga 1902 Thompson Falls, the time she reached the river there was no sign of the boat
Mt. (#1 George Fabert; #2 R. W . Finkelnburg); 2] (Paul or men. From then on until dark cr[...]; 3] John - died April 10, 1934.; 4] Marion, Nov. 23, banks and searched for signs of the missing[...]He was a young man in his prime. His father
March 24, 1905 - John Kirby, the tie contractor, h[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (726)[...]s of Johnny Kirby and Mrs. George January 2.
Fabert.[...]lls
John A. died Sept 18, 1941 with burial Sept 20, 1941 in December 29, 1992.
the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. He was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Thompson Falls. He and
Sanders County[...]am were married Sept. 18, 1944.
Mont. W ed. Sept. 24, 1941 - Obituary - John A. Kirby He w[...]ments were under the direction of the Columbia
1872. He married Tillie Tuttle in 1899, coming to[...]a number of years he was Connie died Jan. 29, 2007 St. George, Utah with burial in
employed by th[...]miles west Daily Interlake Sunday, Feb 04, 2007 - Alice (Connie)
of Thompson Falls, where he h[...]Kirby, 78, ‘left this life on Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, in St.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Mario[...]; two sisters, Mrs. Julia was born April 27, 1928, in Logansport, Ind. to Otto and
Jamphear and Mr[...]ral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 especially enjoyed her grandchildren and was[...]faith.
Marion Allen Kirby was born Nov. 24, 1919 She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion; son,
(1920)Thompson Falls, Mt. to John A. Kirby and Matilda[...]in,
Tuttle. (School records has his birth as Nov. 23, 1919). Paul and Lloyd; son-in-law, Ralph[...]by brother, Charlie Grantham; sister, Mae
1] Jim; 2] Jennie (Parson); 3] Linda (Hogan).[...]n; and
County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. # 1727 - Marion grandsons Lee, Rance, Kelly, Ja[...]David. Also left
A. Kirby of Thompson Falls, Mt. 24 years of age born behind were many gre[...]ce Constance ‘Connie’ Grantham was born April 27, friends at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the home of
1928 Logansport, Cass Co., Ind. to Otto Grantham and[...]to James Monroe Kirby and Mary
Marion died Dec. 29, 1992 Columbia Falls, Mont. and E. Leffler.
was buried Jan. 2, 1993 Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (727)[...]him by King
W illiam A. Kirby was born about 1872 Tenn. to James and was pulled on board[...]s
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 on the bridge, some with ropes and[...]and loaded
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - School for the mines on the south side of the river. Hugh Kirkendall
years of 1921-1922 - Mr. Kirk, Manual Training and also has[...]ce rig up a first class
for the School years of 1922 -1923 Mr. Kirk Manual ferry. Gilmer & Sa[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday
1923 W here the Faculty will spend their summer - Mr.[...]ing to run a pack train on the Thompson
Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to cross the river wit[...]small boat attached to the March 31, 1948 - (26 years ago items) - Saves Playmate
ferry was cut[...]his James L. Kirkham. was born about 1922 New Albany,
pockets. Denant attempted to swim ash[...]dy they had the following children: 1] Fred; 2] Judith Sharon.
and there Perry Shuck, W m. Fishe[...]until she Kirkham. of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 22 years of age born New
struck the rapids a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (728)[...]1915. Anna and Edward
Dodge of Trout Creek, Mt.; 22 years of age born Bemiji, Klavano were married Aug. 12, 1934 in Colfax, W ash.
Minn., to Fred Elliott an[...]closer to them.
Lola Elliott was born February 21, 1922 Bemiji, Minn., to Anna is preceded in deat[...]a
Olson - Mrs. Lola Irene Olson was born February 21, 1922 (and husband, Jeff) of Livoinia, Mich., R[...]She was married to Mr. Verle Olson on February 21, 1964 husband, Jeff) of Helena, Henry Kaz[...]Alvin Kleidosty was born October 16, 1892.
A. V. Kirkpatrick[...]ized at Lila W ilson was born April 23, 1909.
Thompson Falls. Alvin died Oct. 29, 1950 Tuscor, Mt. of a heart attack and
The Sa[...]2nd City Cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt.
Friday Feb. 2, 1906 - A. V. Kirkpatrick, who has been[...]July 19, 1912 - page 3 - B. E. Klein of Spokane, arrived here[...]Mt. Thur. Feb. rest of the summer.
8, 1962 Front page - Mike Kistner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ja[...]man for the Northern Pacific railway.
Feb. 15, 1962 Correction - Mike Kistner has received his
honora[...]ers County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. August 19,
2004 - Anna Marie Klavano, 93, passed away August 12 H. 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,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (729)[...]lt in death, but W alt is survived by his wife of
21, 1964 page 10 col 3 - C. O. McVey, 72, of Great Falls, 65 years, his son, Steven[...]They now live in Helena.
(If W allace born May 22, 1904 died Jan 1985 Helena,[...]children: 1] W alter R., June 3, 1921 Thompson Falls, Mt.
W alter R. Klug was born June 3, 1921 Thompson Falls,
Mt., to W alter W . Klug and Mae[...]d, Mont., to Henry W illiam Knabe and Mary
Buss); 2] Steven W .[...]lliam Knabe Oct. 6, 1881
W alter died March 15, 2009 Spokane, W ashington with W ill, Illi[...]Mary
Spokesman - Review, Spokane, W ash March 22, 2009 - Toedte Jan. 23, 1915 Dooley, Sheridan Co., Mt. and they
Klug, W alter R. (Age 87) - Passed away March 15, 2009. had three children; Richard, Dorothy and Bernhard.
W alt was born June 3, 1921 in Thompson Falls, Montana to Dick married Lorena Maria Liberty January 31, 1942
W alter W . and Mae Klug. W alter married Beulah[...]m the Infantry School at Fort Mary Totty; 25 years of age; white; he had not been
Benning, Ge[...]January 31, 1942 Polson, Mt., by H. C. Redman, Justice of
W alt[...]MAI Lorena Maria Liberty was born ca 1925 St. Ignatius, Mt.,
designation in 1962 and the SREA designation in 1963. He to L[...]d as Fred’s children were: 1] James G.; 2] Betty
President of the Spokane Mortgage M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (730)[...]Montana 809

22 years of age.[...]and leaves here to accept a position
Friday Sept. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Herman Knaus of St. Regis[...]any. The Sanders County Ledger, July 23, 1925 Thompson
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]- Former Residents Visits City - The hearty
Oct. 24, 1913 - page 3 - J. H. Knauss, in charge of the[...]mories of the Thompson Falls people, though
March 27, 1914 - page 3 - Herman Knauss, in charge of the[...]ane, at the home of
Aug. 6, 1915 - front page col 2 - Big W ar Strikes Home - Mrs. Denny Ke[...]Fort Peck..
regiment, which had left Canada over 2000 strong found
only 150 to answer “present”[...]shells is bad Bud Kneeskern was born Oct. 28, 1924.
enough when one’s head is in good shape.” M[...]Norma L. (Flannigan/Hamilton?) was born 1927 W ichita,
2000, and with others was transferred to a field ho[...]April 18, 1997 Spokane, W ash. at the age of
Aug. 27, 1915 - page 3 - Jas. H. Knauss, the obliging 60 years, burial was April 26, 1997 in the W hitepine
hardware clerk for the T[...]Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original Cemetery blk # 2, lot #
went to Spokane Tuesday to consult a speci[...]been troubling him for Bud died Sept. 28, 2007
some time past.[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. 4, 2007 - Former Thompson Falls resident Bud Kneeskern[...]many friends passed away Friday, Sept. 28, 2007 after a long illness. He
of Mr. and Mrs. Herma[...]at they would have been 83 years old Oct. 28.
will leave Thompson Falls next Friday, April 21st, for Bud and his wife No[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (731)[...]e, W ash., where Bud worked for Nov. 2, 1906 - J. E. Knott. The office of assessor is an[...]essor, J. E. Knott.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines, Spokane Sanders County Signal Jan 23 1908 -Thompson - county
Valley, W ash.[...]Oris P. Knight joined the American Legion in 1920 and The 1911 Thompson Falls Polk li[...]arried 1896/1897. They had one July 25, 1913 - page 3 - Elbert Knowles and Francis W hi[...](Could be - John died Nov. 29, 1918)
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Sept. 21, 1906 - J. E. Knott, the candidate for as[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (732)[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - John Brauer writes that the
Myrtle died June 2, 1918 Entwistle, Alberta Canada. CCC[...]Plains, Mt. March 4, 1937 Thurs. - Fined
February 22, 1875 Marsh Lake, W isc., to John ‘Jake’[...]winter he spent in Plains working for Col. $225.
McGowan feeding cattle.[...]dence secured by Hugh Hearing and Ben
Friday Aug 12, 1905 - Clarence Knowles returned from[...]earched the premises of the Herman place. The
May 25, 1906 - Clarence Knowles and Lis Garred, who hav[...]Clarence Edward died of heart trouble Feb. 22, 1952
In 1908 he was one of the laborers working on the Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial on Feb. 25, 1952 buried
construction of the courthouse.[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. W ed. Feb. 27, 1952 - Clarence
laborer. - 1911 same - 1913 - 1915.[...]wift W ater hunter, died Friday, February 22, in Thompson Falls.
Bill” and how he caught 7 c[...]obbed him of his fish, and how Monday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church with Rev. Olah
angry[...]sked in an interview by Loren Fessler where 22, 1875, the son of Elizabeth Polley Knowels and Jo[...]John F. ‘Jack’ Knowles was born in 1842 Boston,
This happened about three or four weeks a[...]Elizabeth Matilda Polley was born Oct. 20, 1858 Minn.
river pig at that time.[...]n several sons: 1] Clarence Edward born Feb. 22, 1875 Marsh Lake,
occasions had to be hauled out of the water. W i.; 2] Albert W esley Dec. 29, 1888 ; 3] John W illiam
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (733)812 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

born October 22, 1887 Aitkin, Minn 4] Clarameade Myrtle[...]his death.
Elizabeth Matilda Polley born Oct. 20, 1858 in W isc. to He leaves three sons, C[...]andpoint.
They arrived in Thompson Falls in 1902. Of the occurrence the Spokesman Review has the
Elizabeth died Dec. 190224). was leaving the postoffice at 4:4[...]0 pounds, light colored mustache and was of
March 24, 1905 - J. F. Knowles is reported to be very ill[...]W ednesday and was buried beside the body of
Feb. 2, 1906 - John Knowles Sr. went to Belknap for a sh[...]Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock, conducted by H.
The Sanders County[...]Mr. Knowles was born in the city of Boston in 1842 and
The Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory lis[...]a Polley. He came to Thompson Falls in August, 1902
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ome for many years, dropped He was 72 years old and leaves many relatives here and in
d[...]sons living here, Falls, Mt. (Sec. 17 lot # 23).
Clarence and John, of the sad news.
John is[...]n as John W illiam Knowles was born October 22, 1887
possible.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (734)[...]ime, and it is
Jan. 1, 1909 - John Knowles, about 20 years of age, was the feared he also may h[...]13, 1935 - Barney Mendenhall Found Guilty -
July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Messrs. John Knowles, W m.[...]mpson violation and he was fined $25.00. Knox in turn swore out
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 2, 1918 - front page col 6 - A letter warrant[...]ntering without properly authorized warrant. Ives
20th Engineers. (Full column).[...]Mendenhall to plead not guilty.
Falls, Mt.; 29 years of age; born Oct. 22, 1887 Aitkins, Mn.; His came up before Ju[...]the Forest Service. He served in the Army in the 20th while Harold Dean represented the pros[...]Thompson Barney Mendenhall was fined $20.00 and cost, but the
Falls Man Believed to Be De[...]e envelope. 3, 2003 - Depression era survivors - by Jay Simons - N[...]itkin, Minnesota thirty one Knudson was 12 years old when the stock market crashed.
years ag[...]ttle - you couldn’t get
across the ocean in the 20th Engineers. an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (735)[...]lic
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Jan 2, 1935 Gust Kohlic was born March 3, 1[...]958 Front page
Barbara Koegler died June 16, 1942 Thompson Falls, Mt. Thursday - Emil Komberec, Thompson Falls, will go to
with burial June 20, 1942 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Butte Oct 23 to take physical examinations for induction
Missoula, Mt. (death certificate # 1232 Sanders County into the armed forces.
Co[...]3.
Freed of Thompson Falls, Mt.; died June 16, 1942 Emil Thomas Komberec died Feb. 1[...], Mt. June 18, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 2 lot # 6 block 8 cemetery
1942 - Mrs. John Koegler - Mrs. John Koegler died at 3[...]Joe married Emma in 1929 Dickinson, N.D. and they had
Mrs. Koegler was[...]l 4, 1906, New Hardee,
to the United States in 1902 and in 1904 in Chicago married ND.
John Koegl[...]ildren of this marriage. 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 eng[...]d another brother in Europe; one April 21, 1960 page 2 col 2 - Former Resident Dies in
sister, Mrs. Mary Stase[...]h, and burial Komberec at Dickinson, N.D. in 1929. He died in November
will take place in that cit[...]Daily Interlake, Kalispell, Mt. April 27, 1960 - Emma
Steve Koegler was born Feb 8, 1927, a nephew of John Komberec - Requiem h[...]oegler and resided with them on their ranch in 1942. celebrated Friday morning from St. Mat[...]ril 4, 1906, at New Hardee,
organization until 1962: his card noted that he was with the N.D. She was married to Joseph Komberec in 1929 at
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (736)[...]ng her granddaughters and
Joseph Komberec on Nov. 26, 1955, her mother in 1954 and great-grand[...]to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Garden City
The W eekly Montanian Feb. 9, 1[...]Edward Sylvester Kortte was born March 3, 1920
Henry H. Koontz[...](McCain) (W a).
Henry died 1923 with burial in the W ild Rose Cemetery, Edward died May 9, 1920 Bend, Ore and was buried May
Thompson Falls, Mt. 21, 1920 Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ert & Estella E. (M ohl) Koontz 1920 buried W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls as the
Robert Koontz was born Nov. 1, 1922 Mt. dates).
Bob married E[...]rtif. has her as McLean, the informant on
Mills); 2] Sharon (Ray Flesch).[...]oss).
Estella Elizabeth Mohl was born Jan. 7, 1924 Missoula,
Mont., to W innifred Mohl and Elizabet[...]born to George Kortte and Anna L.
years, 1 month, 25 days, burial of ashes March 10, 1990 in McL[...]t. Thurs. Nov.
(W -1, old walkway) blk # 3 lot # 82. Informant: Mrs. Robert 23, 1967 Page 6 col 5 - Falls Residents’ Brother[...]. 14 in Chapel of the Valley,
Stella died April 20, 2006 Plains, Mont., with memorial Thornhill V[...]ane for Ray Kortte,
services in Missoula on April 22, 2006. 71, a former Thompson[...]n and Ivan Gros. Interment was in the Pines
April 22 2006 - Missousla - Estella Rose Koontz of[...]n Spokane 46 years and operated a
Thursday, April 20, 2006, at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital grocery[...]. He was an honorary and life
in Plains. She was 82 years young. member[...]mber of Commerce and
Estella was born Jan. 7, 1924, in Missoula, the daughter of had serve[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (737)[...]Norton said the horses tongue was out 12" or more and dried
Sanders County Independent L[...]finally gave the horse about 2 gal., of water and then went to
Edith married G[...]ly. Eyes examined There was his rifle, a 40-82 hanging on the wall. The
with glasses fitted by t[...]starting the fire and putting it in.
10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18 in block 11. Consideration[...]April 28, 1905 - H. H. Gachin, United States Deputy[...]e The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. issue Sept. 24, 1904 page 5
Theodore McEvers father was credited with the same col 2 - has article on W illiam Kregar.
amount. About 1[...]1894 page 3 - Joe
up Ross patent to part of sec. 20. Ross moved in on the McGinnis and Ed Kr[...]o graze but that it had evidently been Dec. 12, 1913 - page 3 - E. J. Kuck arrived here f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (738)[...]ompson Falls Mercantile company. May 12, 1905 - H. W . Kunes who spent the winter at his[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Sept. 27, 1912 - page 3 - W illiam Kuite, old time umpire for[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Aug. 21, 1914 - front page col 6 - Kuite Seriously Injured - Feb. 2, 1906 - It is reported the H. W . Kunes, the veteran
Falling from a derrick some 18 or 20 feet and striking with prospector, has made[...]im.
1876 Finland) and Amelia Kosky (born about 1882 The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]May 12, 1911 - page 3 - H. W . Kunes the old time
Veann was in the 1927 Thompson Falls high school prospec[...]re: 1] Annie Eliza (Henry David Bray, Kane, Pa.); 2] May 10, 1912 - front page - Fire in Daisy Gulch Burns
W illiam Jan. 19, 1820 - June 25, 1896; 3] Elizabeth ca Prospectors Cabin - The cabin belonging to H. W . Kunes,
1822; 4] Margaret ca 1823; 5] John June 25, 1824 - Sept. 4, the veteran prospector of Prospect creek, was destroyed by
1886; 6] Mary Jan. 22, 1835 - Jan. 13, 1901; 7] David Aug. fire Saturday night. The building was occupied by Hugh
25, 1836 - March 29, 1922 (Mary Ann); 8] James David McG[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (739)820 Pioneers and Early S[...]ily information noted that she was born in a
page 2 col 5 - Thompson Falls News - Thompson Falls,[...]five years, died at his cabin on Prospect Dec. 22, 1905 - The home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Lackie was
c[...]kins and
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. March 26, 1936 - Miss living there until 1940.
An[...]Charter born Oct. 8, 1861 Ill; died April 28, 1940 Hinsdale, Mt.
members. - John Lacehoce[...]30, 1863 Siam, Taylor, Ia., died April 25, 1948 Edgar,
Art & Jean Lace[...]le, Valley Co.
Sanders County Ledger Thur. Nov. 22, 2001 page 7 - Art Cemetery. There were elev[...]t Charles Everett Nov. 1, 1887 Nodoway, Ia.; 2] Edgar
the Family W orship Center, 45 W . Greenwood Ave., Butte, Courtney Oct. 12, 1888 Nodoway, Ia; 3] Rolla Joseph June
Mt. They[...]a.; 7] Alma
George W arren Lackey was born Oct. 21, 1873 Aitkin, Ann Jan. 1, 1897 Nodoway[...]1898 Nodoway, Ia.; 9] Thomas Alva March 12, 1901
Tibbetts. George is reputed to be the 2nd w[...]6.
George Lackey married Alma Lela Polley Sept. 26, 1896 Charles, Edgar and Rolla were t[...]the Canadian border, homesteading on July 10, 1912 15
Minneapolis, Minn. - Dec. 9, 1973 Bremerton, W ash.; 2] miles northwest of Hinsdale. Rolla also homesteaded near
George W eslie Dec. 25, 1899 Minnesota - died Oct. 13, by in 1912 and Edgar filed his claim July 13, 1913.
1918 Day[...]t the remaining members of his
Falls, Mt. - Sept. 29, 1970 Bremerton, W ash.; 4] W arren T. famil[...]here his older sons were ranching and
Sept. 19, 1920 Brainerd, Minn. - Dec. 12, 1983 Richfield, there he settled and was eventually buried.
Minn.; 5] W eslie K. Sept. 19, 1920 Brainerd, Minn. - Feb. Charles E. Lacock married Olive McCarty Feb. 15, 1914
8, 1942 Norfolk, Virginia.[...]ollowing adopted
Alma Lela Polley was born June 23, 1878 Albert Lea, children: 1] Lawrence Jan. 17, 1925 Browning, Mt.; 2]
Minn., to W illiam Cleland Polley and Clarissa Lorrinda Robert April 27, 1927 Hinsdale, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (740)[...]lls, Montana 821

Olive was born March 11, 1885 Vermont, Ill.[...]ve was a devoted husband and father.
Lacock, 82, Passes Friday - Funeral services were held[...]rt Lacy.
Church for Mrs. Charles (Olive) Lacock, 82, who died Bryan is survived by his w[...]Charles Lacock, and Alice M. Lacy died May 21, 2003 Longview, W ash.
they moved to Hinsdale where[...]They moved to Thompson Falls in June 5, 2003 - Alice M. Lacy - Alice M. Lacy died May 31,
1[...]2003 at a Longview W ash. nursing home.
Survivor[...]s, Thompson Falls; She was born June 30, 1920 in Bemidji, Minn. to Fred and
two sons, Lawrence[...]W ickhart, Ipava, Creek. She had lived for 20 years in Longview. She also
Ill, and eight grand[...]resided in W inlock, W ash.
Charles died Feb. 26, 1978 Seattle, W ashington with She an[...]ren.
Goldie died Aug. 6, 1988 with burial Aug. 12, 1988 in the She was preceded in death by h[...]y, Plains, Mt. 2001; brother Raymond Elliott; sister Lola E. Olson[...]en: 1] Edwin H. (Is he Micky?); Alice Elliott.
2] Iona May (Faulk); 3] Donald R. ‘Donnie’; 4][...]son Falls, Mt.
Alice Elliot was born June 30, 1920 in Bemidji, Minn. to Sanders County Ledge[...]1969 - Seaman Apprentice Don Lacy, 20, a 1967 graduate
Bryan Patrick Elliott died March 25, 2001 Longview, of Thompson Falls High School, was among the 25
W ashington.[...]the USS Enterprise off the coast of Hawaii
March 29, 2001 - Bryan Patrick Lacy - Former Thompson[...]d Falk of
Medical Center, Longview, W ash., March 25, 2001. Thompson Falls. Two younger bro[...]Missoula. Herbert Lacy was born April 22, 1904 at Harrison, Neb.,
He was a U. S. Army Ve[...]ustodian in Thompson 1] Eileen (Garrison); 2] Glenn “Bud” (Jean); 3] W ayne

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (741)822 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Falls, Mt.; (later moved to Cloquet, Minn.) 24 years of age;
Norma was born. born Aug. 13, 1892 Bjornborg, Rafso, Finland (translation
Norma Lacy died Oct. 8, 1982. attempt); Declar[...]s for citizenship; laborer in
Herbert died July 26, 1988 Plains, Mt. Thompso[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 28, medium height; medium build; blue col[...]colored hair.
of natural causes Tuesday, July 26 at Clark Fork Valley
Nursing Home at Plains.[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 28, 1927
Mr. Lacy was born April 22, 1904 at Harrison, Neb., to H. - Mrs. LeFay P[...]o Trout Creek in the spring of 1934, where 25th. Funeral services were held from the Methodist[...]U.S. Forest Service. He later worked on at 12 o’clock Sunday with Rev. Carlton officiating. M[...]Mrs. Laffay died Sept. 1927 buried W ildrose cemetery
He was preceded in death by his wife in October 1982,
and by a granddaughter.[...]se Laffay died at the age of 83 years, May 16, 1952
Thompson Falls; two sons, Glenn “Bud” (Jean) Lacy of Hot Springs, Mt., with burial May 21, 1952 in the City
Thompson Falls and W ayne (Marilyn) L[...]metery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 1 lot # 9 block 2 - her
grandchildren, Glenn (Sue) Lacy; Jerry (Den[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Oct. 3, 1923; 2] Elsie Feb. 14, 1928.
May 1, 1908 - John Lacy, a stone mason employed[...]om
George Bernhard Lafblom was born Aug. 13, 1892 M axine L[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (742)[...]lls, Montana 823

Norman Joseph & Orpha (Hougland) LaFrinie[...]LaFriniere was born Oct. 19, 1913 20, 1973 front page col. 3 - TF Postmaster passes M[...]ter
Miner. His siblings were: 1] Grace (__ Jeff); 2] Harry A.; 3] for the past 16 years, died unex[...]a and they had the following children: 1] George; 2] postmaster in 1957 and supervised the move[...]wned
Information from their marriage license # 1287 Missoula and operated his own plumbing a[...]of years for the
of Thompson Falls, Mont; white; 24 years of age born Forest Service, th[...]heir marriage. Orpha died July 21, 2003, Plains, Mt.
Orpha L. Hougland was born about 1920 Thompson Falls, Sanders County Ledger[...]and and Elda Preston. July 24, 2003 - Orpha Hougland LaFriniere Pierce passed
No[...]was later nicknamed, was away July 21, 2003 at New Horizons, Plains. Orpha was
inducted in[...]in the week of March 15, 1944, born Sept. 28, 1919 in Thompson Falls. She graduated from
repo[...]County in 1997 due to
2C. His discharge was June 20, 1944 at the same base. declining hea[...]ry 1968 she was recognized by the Postal
until 1962: his card noted that he resided in Thompso[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (743)824 Pioneers and Early Se[...]ods, as a
S. W . Sam Jackson Rd., Portland, Ore 97201-3095. carpenter, a farmer, and on[...]tz, Great Falls; and three sisters, Doris Norman,
29, 1962 page 8 - MR3 Norman George LaFriniere, son of[...]s parents on a ranch on the Blue Slide. His
5, 1962 Page 6 - San Diego - Marine Pvt. Donald R. Lagge, siblings were: 1] Donald J.; 2] Marian. He attended Austin
son of Mr. and Mrs. E[...]ing into town to
completed recruit training March 28 at the Marine Corps attended Thompson Fal[...]arl Clara (Hopkins) Lagge In 1982 Ray and Ruth M. Jahnke were married at Coeur
Ed[...]ghter Terry (Doster), living in
Pearl died Feb. 21, 1987 at the age of 67 years at Blue Kingma[...]Raymond Edgar. Ray had
Slide. Her burial was Feb. 25th in the City Cemetery, stepchildren: J[...]gie M. (Young) Roseburg, Ore;
Edgar died Sept. 12, 1991 Sandpoint, Id. and was buried Rhonda L[...]Edgar Lagge - Funeral services for Edgar Lagge, 82, of W ash.
Thompson Falls were held Monda[...]Bierwagon and W aino & #2 Kathryn (M aki) Laine
Johnny Gallaher. # 2 M abel Ora (Herriott)
Mr. Lagge died Thursday, Sept. 12, 1991 of natural causes W aino Laine was bor[...]Lagge son: 1] W aine (W ayne) b: May 7, 1912 Bonner, Mt.
at Scotland, S.D. During the 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (744)[...]Falls, Montana 825

Kathryn died June 11, 1936 with burial in t[...]as., and two
had two children by him: 1] Daniel; 2] Catherine. grandchildren.
Mabel Ora Herriott was born July 1892 Thompson Falls, The family suggests tha[...]utions to the Heart Fund.
siblings were: 1] Floy; 2] Flaudie (twin of Floy); 3] Evelina. (For Mabel see Jefferson C. McKeel)
W aino died Oct. 25, 1963 in Missoula, Mt., with burial in
the W hit[...]e 4 col W aine Laine was born May 7, 1912 to W aine Laine and
5 - W aino Laine, Early Resid[...]battalion of R.O.T.C. W ayne enlisted Jan. 1942 into the
Shrider’s Funeral Home of Plains.[...]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[...]e 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 Fork, Mont. with burial
Thompson Falls. Oct. 26, 1981 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mo[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 29,
of 1954.[...]He was born May 7, 1912, the son of W aine and Katherine
Mabel died Ma[...]v. W alter Van Houston Lake was born May 26, 1886.
Leigh W allace, pastor of the Episcopal C[...]r married Lula E. Ellis and they had: 1] Stanley; 2]
Spirit in Missoula. Burial was in the Fraternal[...]Noxon, Mt.
Mrs. Laine was born July 21, 1892 in Thompson Falls, the Lula E. Ellis was born ca 1892 Kansas to Thomas Ellis
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D[...]with her son - -law and daughter, Mr. March 26, 1915 - page 4 - News of Noxon - Mr. and Mrs.
an[...]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 196[...]l Neighbors and Mt. Silcox 05068 made Nov. 29, 1913. Citing that John C. Alkinson
OES a[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (745)826 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 2, 1918 - page eight - News of Local Railway;[...]Adler “Ed” Lambert was born Jan. 23, 1892 Skarum near
Mt.; 32 years of age; born May 26, 1886; Forest Guard for Fredricksbauen, De[...]Anton Jenson, born about 1852.
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. July 22, 1937 Thurs. - Noxon W hether it was af[...]n Lambert
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 23, 1937 - Noxon and came to the USA in 1872 going to Minnesota.
News - W alter Lake went to S[...]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[...]ere his son Eldar was working on a
conducted Dec. 27 at the Price-Felton Funeral Chapel in ra[...]a pioneer resident twice before, once in 1872 and again in 1888. That he had a
of Sanders Count[...]. Annine noted that she had been here twice also,
22. 1882 and again in 1888, living in Minn, Michigan and[...]anek - page 1] Leonard of , Duluth, Minn.; 2] Albert born about ; 3]
53 - Notes that W alter a[...]died as a child.
Page 142-144 - Nice article on home life.[...]sister, made the journey to American, going
page 126 col 1 - Notes that W alter had mutiple sc[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (746)[...]s, Montana 827

heard of Spokane, W ash. and decided to go wes[...]in Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Oct. 23, 1969 page 2 col 5
Roundup, Montana, (eastern Montana), that w[...]Rev. Ronald Paulsen
They were married April 13, 1920 in W innett, Mont. officiating. Bur[...]the daughter of Charles McAllister and #2 block 14).
Florence Bell Hardin. At an early age[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
shuffled from one relative to another until her[...]r ad) Jack Lambert’s Restaurant - Front Street, 2
Mont, where five of their children were born: 1][...]ls - Private Rooms for
Boyd, still born Feb. 1, 1921; 2] Antone Leonard ‘Lennie” Ladies - Open Day and Night.
born Aug 9, 1922; 3] Velma Ruth born June 11, 1925 Mt. (Another ad) Jack Lambert - Forw[...]n Falls - Charges reasonable - Goods consigned to
28, 1927 W innett, Mt, (Charles Otto Grantham); 5] Lela[...]will be properly handled, stored and
May b: Nov. 20, 1929 (W albridge, Troy); 6] Edna Darlene forw[...]9, 1935 near Roundup, Mont. (#1 Dwayne Fortner; #2
Dick Johnson; #3 Virgil Relf/Ralph).[...]nd the children were in school here.
July 8, 1942 tragedy struck the family, their son Lenny[...]hat when he left the mine, Jan. 5th,
morning Jan. 29, 1963, of a heart attack at the family home there was over 12 feet of snow at the property and the
in Th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (747)828 Pioneers and Early S[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 23,
telephone line between the mine and Murray is b[...]f the newly formed Thompson Falls
there was over 12 feet of snow at the property and the B[...]on Falls, Mt. to the United States in 1892 and in the 1900 federal census,
W ed. Feb. 6, 193[...]and bought land also.
Paul Lang was born March 25, 1893 Austria/Hungary. Elva had only one child with LaPointe: 1] Roy H. Aug. 24,
The June 5th, 1917 W orld W ar I draft card n[...]owing: Paul Lang residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 Elva married Crosier and had 1] W illiam; 2] Daune; 3]
years of age; born March 25, 1893 Mosenago --- Bud; 4] Al[...]n about 1849 New Brunswick.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - front page col 2 - Forest Louis was a blacksmith.
Servic[...]rew under Foreman Dave Louis died May 26, 1912 Thompson Falls, Mt., at the age
Langley is[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (748)[...]lls, Montana 829

burial which was May 28, 1912 in the Missoula cemetery, He is also surv[...]Jewell Gaudette all of Yakima, W ash.
1912 Friday. - L. C. LaPointe was found dead in his ro[...]ls, Mt.;
Montana for Marcus Daly and for the past 20 years had been 18 years of age; born March 1,[...]ge col 1 - House Famine On - Peter
was buried May 28, 1912 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Lappens, wi[...]ppens expects to
Roy H. LaPointe was born Aug. 24, 1919 to Elva M. secure employment with[...]arkins along with Charles Nuss, James B. Leahy
1942 - Local Mention - Roy LaPointe, formerly of and C. C. Bradshaw filed mineral claims # 2629, 2630 and
Thompson Falls is stationed at Fort George W right, 2632 on the townsite of Thompson Falls which was rejec[...]GT. Roy H. LaPoint is the son of Mrs. August 29, 1892 soundly rebuking the Commissioners for
Elva M. Ev[...]s. Alma M. Kane, who #2 Susan M . (Gausnell)
now resides in Yakima.[...]Louis Theodore LaRock was born March 29, 1926 at
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ointe, 78, cousin of Bee W illiams and Ethel; 2] Frances (Bucy); 3]Clare (Ramberg); 4] W illiam
n[...]ge, Belgium; 8] Eleanor Eliz.
Roy was born Aug. 24, 1919. He graduated from Jan. 2, 1917 Helena, Mt. - Aug. 1967 Missoula, Mt.; 9]
T[...]8. Louis Theodore March 29, 1926 Helena, Mt.
He was preceded in death by his mo[...]D. and they had the following children: 1] Louis; 2] Jane;
is survived by his wife, W anda, of[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (749)[...]ll LaRock of
had the following children: 1] Ruth; 2] Samuel. Leavenworth, W ash.; John[...], Lawton, Okla; four grandchildren, Sara Jacobs,
62 years in Missoula. Burial was Dec. 15, 1988 in th[...]n death by his father; brother, Dick and
LaRock, 62, of Thompson Falls will be conducted at St.[...]’s Catholic Church today (Thursday), Dec. 15 at 2
p.m with the Rev. W illiam Dornbos as celebrant.[...]op, Malmohus, Sweden, (father
He was born March 29, 1926 at Helena to Samuel and Staffan Olsson[...]school at Helena and Plains. 28, 1862 Salt Lake, Utah; 2] Anna Mary Sept. 8, 1963 Soda
He served with th[...]Lodge, Mt. - Feb. 11, 1952; 4] Lars Christian Jr. Oct. 16,
Following his h[...]at Helena and the University of Albert June 26, 1869 Deerl Lodge, Mt.; 6] John Peter April
Mont[...]; 8] Hanna Luella April 1, 1875 - May 29, 1946 (#1 Henry
He married June Vorce at Hot S[...]. July 16, 1950. Bonnell); 9] ; 10] Laura July 22, 1879 Deer Lodge, Mt.;
Three children were born of this marriage, Louis, Jane, and 11] Hiram May 7, 1882 Deer Lodge, Mt. - Feb. 22, 1959
Carol. The LaRocks lived at Missoula, Caspe[...]his mother, Pocatello, Idaho; a afternoon at 2 o’clock, a large concourse of friends be[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (750)832 Pioneers and Early Se[...]whatever his station in acres, forest list 1-2055 section 20, township 25 north, range
life.[...]rsonality, for nature itself was his April 21, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Hiram Larson of[...]t he would fail to readily appreciate and fully 20, township 25 north, range 31 west.
understand the good will a[...]Family. George W right with 200 others, mostly from Montana.
The deceased wa[...]of Ogden, Utah; Mrs. K. Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 26, 1918 - front page col 3&4 - Letter
R. Combust o[...]and went
Hiram <Hi’ Larsen was born May 7, 1882 Deer Lodge, upstairs and found the ma[...]bad shaking up. Mrs. Hiram died February 23, 1959 Boise, Idaho.
Bonnell and her brother, Hy[...]ment. Thursday February 26, 1959 page 2 - Hi Larsen, 78,
The Sanders County Ledg[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (751)[...]ersheriff from January 1, 1933 to December 31, 1942; as
years ago. He spent several months here with[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 1932 -
Co. He is survived by a brother, Julius, of But[...]t position as State Deputy Game
#2 Carolyn Louise (Gutheck) W a[...]ollowing children: 1] W illiam W allace May 1893; 2] W e welcome Phil Johnston and Howard L[...]uration of their residency of
Between 1899 and 1902 they lived at Spokane and then offic[...]Mr. Larson plans to reside in the
Missoula. In 1902 they moved to a homestead where he was j[...]Henriette died Aug. 4, 1952 at the age of 49 years, burial
In 1916 Howard w[...]or the Forest Service at the was Aug. 7, 1952 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine,
old Trout[...]was warden at large for many years with his
Mt.; 21 years of age; born July 1, 1895 Hokah, Minn; For[...]single; tall of the last 11 years. After 32 years with the Montana Fish and
height; medium bu[...]r member of the Thompson Falls VFW Post
On Dec. 27, 1921 he married Henrietta M. Fabert at 2896
Sandpoint, Idaho.[...]Mrs Richard
Henrietta M. Fabert was born ca 1902 Heater and Shirley, Mrs. Lloyd R. Johnson.
The couple lived in Plains until 1928, when he transferred On October 6, 1956 h[...]nown in Butte for her horsemanship. She died Dec. 25,
Howard joined the American Legion in Thompson[...]his card he noted the Howard died Oct. 25, 1983 at the age of 88 years, 3
following: 1932 he was residing in Plains; month, 26 days, in his daughters home in Thompson Falls,[...]and then was elected Linda died Nov. 29th at the age of 38 years, at home on
sher[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (752)[...]hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original 28 days, burial was May 4, 1965 in the W hitepine C[...]rsen and Hanna Faldt. #2 Arvilla (Osborne)
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]Sterling John Larsen was born Nov 27, 1917 Jerome,
Friday May 10, 1907 - Peter Larson[...]Timm.
John married Minnie W . Lonneker Jan. 1912 Sandpoint, Evelyn Loretta Timm was born[...]had the following children: 1] son; 2] son.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]married Arvilla and they had the following
19, 1912 - J. P. Larson, of Trout Creek, Mont., and Minnie children: 1] Melvin (Mary); 2] Curtis (Gay); 3] Jim (Diana);
Lonneker, giving h[...]afternoon. Larsen; 7] Charles Martin, Feb. 20, 1950 Jerome, Id - April
The bride elect said sh[...]- Arvilla Ann Osbornewas born April 17, 1928 Red Rock,
Sandpoint Review.[...]t 1885/87 Germany. Sterling died June 21, 2004 Thompson Falls, Mt., with
Her siblings were: 1] sister (Robert Taylor); 2] Helena memorial June 25, 2005, cremation had taken place.
(Saxton); 3] Fred.[...]1905 Polk directory lists her as clerk for 1, 2004 - Sterling Larsen was born Nov. 27, 1917, the sixth
E. D. Peek[...]chanic, but was a farmer for the most part.
March 20, 1914 - front page col 2 - Chris Larson of Trout He farmed in Jerome[...]area school boards and the Agricultural
township 24, range 31, belonging to the Anaconda Copper[...]he role as a
# 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 8 page 23B # 51 -51 John City Councilman for some[...]he felt his biggest accomplishment was
the age of 26 years; born Germany as were her parents.[...]of 78 years with burial for his efforts.
Dec. 20, 1949 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. He died unexpectedly on June 21, 2004, the first day of
Original Cemetery, blk #3 lo[...]that he has shared with his wife of 57 years.
27, 1961 front page col 1 - Mrs. Minnie Lars[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (753)[...]Thompson
Services were to be held Friday, June 25, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Falls; and a younger sister, Leah Nati[...]y 13 grandchildren and 10
Arvilla died July 18, 2005 Thompson Falls, Mt. with great-gran[...]h.
Missoulian, Missoula, Montana Thursday, July 21, 2005 - At Arvilla's request, cremation has[...]al service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23,
Monday, July 18, 2005, after a courageous battle with at[...]Falls.
Arvilla was born April 17, 1928, the fifth of six children, Arrangements are[...]Funeral Chapels.
attended grades 1-12 in Red Rock, graduating valedictorian In[...]in the Jerome Creamery. P.O. Box 426, Thompson Falls, MT 59873; or the
She met her[...]re married five months later on May Falls.
24, 1947; she had just turned 19.
W ith her marri[...]1899 and 1902 the family had lived in Spokane and then
In 197[...]Thompson Falls, which Missoula. In 1902 his parents homesteaded some land near
Arvilla qu[...]forest ranger at Red Lodge, Montana in 1921 and served at
as the assistant librarian and lov[...]rd. She also loved to garden. On July 9, 1925 he married Elona Meyer and they had one
Her flowers, especially her dahlias won many prizes at the daughter, Mrs. Darrell ([...]knew her loved Anton Larson was born June 27, 1864 Norway to Martin
her.[...]known siblings are: 1] Charles (Nome, ND); 2] sister
preceded her in death, as well as[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (754)[...]married 18
1884 Mont. ( married to C. J. Lumby); 2] Marinuis A years and that in 1881 th[...]f the Northern Pacific railroad from June 23, 1905 - Mr. (Charles) Larson of Nome, N. Dakota[...]d settlers were being sent back to Nov. 24, 1905 - Mrs. Anton Larson left on Sunday to see[...]ndeered her cook stove and moved it Feb. 2, 1906 - W hitepine - Melville Larson from Thompso[...]d of Thanks - W e desire to express our sincere
1928 - Peter Ronan - very condensed version - Dec. of[...]l and The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Feb. 24, 1906 page 6 col 4
Vincent called on the postmas[...]eased white men were found every so Sept. 20, 1907 - Ole Larson is at his home taking[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (755)[...]rs, where they owned Julia A. died 1952 and buried in the Thompson Falls
property, and wh[...]nown as “Ole, was always jolly April 12, 1907 - Burrill Larson, employed at the Graves
an[...]the most of his life in this country. W hen about 25 years of Chester M. Larson was born about[...]and town of Burns. Since that time he has 26, 1916 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
returned every spri[...]M. Larson of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of age
(Portion missing) -- a partner in th[...]acific, Miss Edna, stenographer for January 26, 1916 with Frank E. Dodds Minister of the M.
the[...]s buried here. Mr. Larson has one sister Jan. 28, 1916 - Larson - Hiner - A very pretty wedding w[...]the bride stood up with
Monday afternoon at about 2 o’clock, under the auspices of the contr[...]about 1844.
assembled relatives and friends. Over 200 people Sanders County Independent Ledger March 30, 1927
accompanied the remains to the W ild Rose[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (756)[...]At the time of her father’s death, January 27, 1915, Edna
under General Gibson, later Presiden[...]following 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 Alumn[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 noted that he was a rancher residin[...]emetery, W hitepine, Mont. Original cemetery blk #2, lot #
Edna Larson[...]n - Miss Edna Larson left for Plains blk # 2, lot # 129.
on Tuesday morning to accept a position as cont[...]At the time of her father’s death, Jan. 27, 1915, she was
this place, has been reapp[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (757)[...]rn ca improved in health.
1903 - Aug. 4, 1905; 2] Francis. The San[...]their marriage license in the Missoula Sept. 28, 1906 - Frank O. Larson of Belknap, Mont, who
Co[...], Mt. - Frank Oakes Larson; made H. E. No. 2067 for the NW /4 of Sec. 14, T. 22N, R.
white; 25 years of age born Kingdom of Sweden; residing in[...]- married to Eva Lena Ellison; white; April 12, 1907 - Frank Larson of Belknap was elected
18 ye[...]Mr. Thompson by John W . Leight, March 20, 1908 - Belknap - Mrs. F. Larson and son,
Justic[...]him as a farmer.
Evelina Ellison was born April 2, 1877 Gallatin Co. The Sanders County[...]s T. Ellison and Elizabeth Ann Spofford.. Aug. 27, 1909 - Frank Larson has a brother Gus Larson an[...]that they both could read, write and # 4 April 2, page 22A - # 5-5 - Frank O. Larson; owns his
speak Engli[...]home; $15,000 valuation; 62 years of age; married at age of
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 27 years; born Sweden as were his parents; speaks S[...]mother born Iowa: (son) Francis 29 years old; single; born
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Mt.
June 2, 1905 - Frank Larson of Belknap is entertaining h[...]days of the couple which were
Obituary on Aug 12 - Alfred was 1 year 11 months 19 m[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (758)[...]and had played Montana, remaining there from 1929 to 1932, after which he
the organ at that time. There are[...]Monday.
valley of Montana near Three Forks, April 2, 1877. Her In 1936 Glenn returned to H[...]ttled in it, and then
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 20 plot # 12. Glenn had always been inter[...]for public administrator that year. A position he won,
bottom col. 5 - Mrs. Lena Larson, who may be Sanders from 1938-1942 where he handled the estates of people who
County[...]rancis. She was born in the Gallatin Valley April 2, 1877. After their marriage, Marie took time[...]for Glenn to think of
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 20 plot # 11. holding a state office. In 1942, still retaining his position at[...]e and farm to farm” from
Glenn was born April 27, 1911 Sprague, W ash. to Martin Heron clear out to Valley Creek in Dixon, and won the
H. Larson & Carolyn C. “Carrie” Schwindt, daughter of election. There were about 2000 registered voters living in
Henry Schwi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (759)842 Pioneers and Early Se[...]year that president and founder in Montana 1912; entered the Legislature at the age of 30
of the[...]9 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. 20 at 2 p.m.
St. Mary’s cemetery. Her two brothers, Ste[...]November peacefully W ednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, at her home in Hope,
1998, Glenn is quoted as[...]d in 1955, the Noxon Dam. But neither one 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clark Fork, I[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jun 23,
chairman of the Seven State Commission from 195[...]the Court House advises that she has
1961. In 1962, he served as chairman of Columbia Interstate[...]ank president. He Henry was born June 24, 1889 Nome, North Dakota, to
continued to[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (760)[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - Local Happenings - Henry
Maude Sullings[...]ula Prices instead of Spokane. The Spokane
Sept. 12, 1913 - page 3 - Miss Edna Sullings arrived here[...]usiness was operated under the name of Larson’s
27 years of age; born June 24, 1889 Nome, N. Dakota; Cash Store un[...]hompson Falls Community Congregational
page 46B #42-43 - Larson, Henry A.; owns his home; $2000 Church.
valuation; 40 years old; married at the age of 24 years; born The Sanders County Independent[...]wife) Maud F. 37 years old; married at the age of 22 years; who broke her knee cap while in Spokan[...]sons adopted the five Green boys, who, up
In 1932, he opened the Thompson Falls Mercantile with[...]hilip M. Green, 19605 5th Ave., S. Seattle, W a.; 2]
of Hope, Id.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (761)[...]charter member of the Thompson Falls April 22, 1971 - Henry A. Larson, Pioneer County Merchant[...]Funeral services were conducted
70, AF&AM since 1922. Mon[...]rest home. Masonic services were
gardening. In 1923, she became a charter member of Mt.[...]Falls. In
anniversary Sunday June 9 at their home 207 Spruce street.” 1913 he began working[...]Mr. Larson was born June 24, 1889, in Nome, N.D., and
Leveled by flames we[...]leanor Simmons. Bremerton, W ash.;
at the fire at 2:15, all the galleys for W ednesday’s paper[...]following address: % K Green, 206 NW 82nd St.,
Mrs. Mike Miller opened Norm’s[...]n Main St. was all knocked Maude died Feb. 21, 1974 Vancouver, W ashington with
out. W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (762)[...]ana 845

Feb. 26, 1974 in the Thos Falls Fraternal cemetery with[...]was born. Her siblings were: 1] dau.
Thurs. Feb. 28, 1974 page 7 col 3. - it stated that she had a (Robert Taylor); 2] Helena (Saxton); 3] Fred.
sister, Mrs. H. G. Hei[...]James ‘Jim’ Edward Larson was born July 17, 1921 Cut Thompson Falls 1909 Polk direc[...]. Friday
Jim enlisted into the Navy Sep. 30, 1942 Helena, Mont., March 20, 1914 - front page col 2 - Chris Larson of Trout
eventually serving in the[...]l belonging to F. W . Cox of
Electrician’s Mate 2-C. He was discharged Oct. 10, 1945 Tro[...]township 24, range 31, belonging to the Anaconda Copper
Jim married Mary Smith Jan. 21, 1944 in Ronan, Mt. company, from[...]ct. His brother John
James passed away Jan. 14, 2002 in Thompson Falls, Mt., Larson, resigned[...]ederal census Sanders County, Mt. School Dist
17, 2002 - James E. Larson - James E. Larson, 80, passed # 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 8 page 23B # 51 -51 John
away at his Thompson Falls home Jan. 14, 2002. Larsen; rents his home; 58 years of age; married at the age
He was born July 17, 1921 in Cut Bank, Mont., the son of of 40; bo[...]n the Navy Submarine Fleet. He the age of 26 years; born Germany as were her parents.
held th[...]17, 1935
He and Mary M. Smith were married Jan. 21, 1944 in - M&M John Larson of W hi[...]Peter Larsen died Dec. 18, 1949 with burial Dec. 20,
Survivors include his wife, Mary at the famil[...]of Green Acres, W ash.; sisters Letty and 27, 1961 front page col 1 - Mrs. Minnie Larsen rece[...]owell Salisbury (Thompson Falls) April 22, 1942 Sandpoint, Ida
Co., Mt. to Lars Christian Larsen[...]Lewis Larson
19, 1912 - J. P. Larson, of Trout Creek, Mont., and Minnie Lewis Larson was born May 2, 1888/82 Norway.
Lonneker, giving her residence as Clyde,[...]orced but made years old; born May 2, 1882/1888 Norway; miner working

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (763)[...]mpson Falls 1909 Polk directory clerk at the
Nov. 27, 1935 W ed. - Local Happenings - Margaret Larson[...]s not
Margaret married Robert Cluzen May 5, 1942 Coeur learned. Mr. Larson expects to ma[...]rovement on the place in the near future.
Robert; 2] Ross.[...]ay
Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. W ed. November 07 2007 - Nov. 3, 1911 - front page - A Future Cattle King - Marion
Noxon - Margaret L. Cluzen, 92, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, Larson, who recently purchased a forty acr[...]s fair to become one of the
She was born Sept. 21, 1915, in Thompson Falls at Dr. cattle king[...]trusted with arrangements. January 29, 1915 - Marion Larson received a telegram[...]kota to Anton Larson, now deceased on No. 42, joining his brother there and both leaving on No[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday again.
July 26, 1907 - Marion Larson has embarked in the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (764)[...]na 847

Sept. 20, 1915 in Thompson Falls, Mont. and they had the[...]ber of the
following child: 1] Margaret L., Sept. 21, 1915, in school board of Noxon was[...]confer with
Thompson Falls, Mt. (Robert Cluzen); 2] Norman Raymond the superintendent of sc[...]Noxon Cemetery, Noxon, Mt. (Sec A, lot 33, grave 2&3
Madeline V. Brown of Noxon, Mt.; white; 16 year[...]n Brown and Madeline Larson died June 26, 1968 at the age of 69 years
Lillian Drury - she[...]n previously married - with burial June 28, 1968 in the Noxon Cemetery, Noxon,
married Sept. 20, 1915 Thompson Falls, Mt. officiated by Mt. (Sec A, lot 33, grave 2&6 - died of heart problems -
Frank E. Dodds, mini[...]Brown was born Jan. 15, 1899 El Paso, 27, 1968 page 3 col. 3 - Madeliene Larson, Noxon Pi[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. today at 2 p.m. MDT in the Noxon Methodist church for
April 12, 1917 - front page col 2 - Marion Larson Injured Madeliene Brown Lar[...]ed by Madeline Larson of Noxon against April 24, 1908 - Martin the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs.[...]his right arm between the wrist and
The Sept. 12, 1918 Sanders County W orld W ar I draft[...]ensus Sanders County, Mt. School Dist March 27, 1914 - page 3 - Martin (Bobbie) Larson came
# 1[...]visit with his brothers here.
7, page 46B # 51 -52 - Larson, Marineus; owns his home; Anni[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May 2,
born North Dakota; parents born Norway; salesman[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jun 26,
years, Mt.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (765)[...]d 1975 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery, 27, 1914 - Larson Sells Out Business - Mel Larson has sold
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 24 plot # 16. his interest in[...]to his partner, R. G.
Martin A. Larson died 1982 with burial in the Fraternal Peck, and expe[...]to live as
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 24 plot # 15. soon as he can build a ho[...]Larson.
O. Melville Larson was born Nov. 1892, Mont., to Anton Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. January 29,
Larson and Julia Olson.[...]ad been in Thompson Falls with her brother
April 12, 1907 - Belknap - Melvin Larson of Thompson is a[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
April 2, 1909 - C. H. Gates has accepted a position at th[...]Mr. Gates entered upon his new duties Sept. 21, 1906 - Judge F. C. W ebster of the district cou[...]1909 Polk directory lists him as a laborer.
Oct. 28, 1910 - page 3 - Mel Larson was down from Arlee[...]Falls 1913 Polk directory notes he is a laborer.
26, 1912 - The Dixon Herald of last issue contained a paid[...]935
and his birth date - 1] Robert July 15, 1915; 2] Donald Thompson Falls, Mt. - State Unive[...]l ship in the
Sanders County Ledger Friday July 25, 1913 Thompson Grizzly battalion of R.O.T.C.
Falls, Mt. - Larson - Roberts - Arlee, July 20. - O. M. Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935
Larson, the hustling senior member of the[...]Larson. The many #2 Judith Brass
friends of the happy young couple be[...]a bright Robert Lewis Larson was born March 27, 1920 Cut Bank,
future.[...]Falls, Mt. Friday siblings were: 1] Jim; 2] Kenneth; 3] Letty (Marich); 4]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (766)[...]lif. and they had the following children: 1] Don; 2] Dan; - Judith Larson - Seeley Lake - Memori[...]in Seeley Lake for
W ilma Beasley was born in 1929. Judith “Judy”[...]lace.
Alice Brass. Her siblings were: 1] W arren; 2] Alfred. Mrs. Larson was born Nov. 8,[...]in Helena and
had the following children: 1] Ron; 2] Mark. was graduated from Tho[...]uple were later divorced.
Original cemetery blk # 2, lot # 128. Informant: Gladys Feb. 14, 1966 she[...]Thursday motel in Seeley Lake until 1962. Mr. Larson died the
Sept. 15, 1983 page 16 - Bob[...].
Funeral Home of Plains.
Larson was born March 27, 1920 at Cut Bank to Edward W il[...]chool in 1939. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and Cass Co., North Dakota, to Anton Lars[...]ed W ilma Beasley at San Diego, April 12, 1907 - Miss Minnie Larson enjoyed a brief visit[...]formation from their marriage license # 1650 page 273
Thompson Falls area he owned and operated the S[...]of Missoula, Mt.; white; 27 years of age born Ludington,
In 1969 he moved[...]W ilhelmina Larson of Thompson, Montana; white; 25 years
In 1976, he moved to Seeley Lake[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (767)[...]g the ceremony. The married John died Oct. 29, 1948 with burial in the Riverview
couple left f[...]f Mr. and Harry O. Latchem was born Dec. 29, 1865 Iberia, Miller
Mrs. Anton Larson. Up to a[...]Missoula, Mt. page H. Duncan and Minerva A.
2 col 3 - Married - W ilhelmina Larson of Thompson[...]on, has spent the past week visiting her Jan. 24, 1908 - Harry Latchem, associated with Thomas
ma[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. 22, 1909 - H. O. Latchem received a message on
April[...]1] John H., Nov. 17, 1918 Ravailli Co., July 29, 1910 - page 3 - Harry Latchem returned the first of
Mt.; 2] Betty L., ca 1925. the week[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Hamilton, December 12, have been received by friends here. Aug. 12, 1910 - page 3 - Harry Latchem has dispose[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (768)[...]County Correspondence - Denver Lauglin
May 17, 1912 - page 3 - Meets Old Friends - Harry O.[...]their way to Thompson to
Harry died July 11, 1929 Shooting Creek, Clay Co., North acknowledge[...]public.
W estern News, July 25, 1929 - Former Resident of Bitter The W eekly[...]end the winter.
Harry Latchem was born December 29, 1865 at Iberia, In the 1900 federa[...]er Rooters. He was married in Sept. 20, 1907 - Denver Laughlin departed on Thursday for[...]tton, proprietors of the Gem saloon, keep Oct. 21, 1910 - page 3 - Denver Laughlin, the democratic[...]July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Notice is hereby given that Denv[...]o on August 3,
Denver M. Laughlin was born Feb. 26, 1860 Denver, 1908, made homestead e[...]Shoup. ½ SE 1/4, section 4, township 21 north, range 30 west.
The family was li[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (769)852 Pioneers and Early Se[...]ll visit his The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Dec. 23, 1937 - front
mother who resides in that state.[...]dependent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Thurs. Nov. 20, 1919 - News From Thompson River[...]pelvis bone.
telephone lines constructed besides 12 miles of new trail was He was taken to Misso[...]anders County Independent Ledger Thur. June 17, 1920 77 years old.
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Denver Laughlin left Friday on #42[...]The Laughlin family came to Paradise in 1872,
Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 9, 1935 - Local Happenings[...]cated and his gentlemanly, unassuming ways
around 2,000 people, mostly all transients who were[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Nov. 9, 1892 page 8 col 4 -
Denver says he forgot the name[...]issoulian, Missoula, Mt. Nov. 14, 1896 page 4 col 2
Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thur. June 11, 19[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (770)[...]Josephine Shoup was born Feb. 12, 1839 Cleer Creek
Grace Lauglin was born to Jam[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 26, (According to Mary Lynch Boyer) Ja[...]following account of the Oct. 6, 1882 - Down the Road - There are now five ranches
occu[...]mother, Mrs. J. Laughlin, at their apartments, 1627 property and has raised melons, tomatoes, a[...]lakeslee called The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Public Sale -
and told mother and[...]the temple, and James C. Laughlin died March 23, 1909 Thompson Falls,
came out on the right side[...]March 26, 1909 - Remarkable Career Closed by Death,
“[...]er Dies at Thompson
and was formerly located at 502 East Pine Street. Falls. - The gri[...]ghlin was one of the early fortune
Co.,Ohio, July 2, 1827 ( (the 1900 federal census, Missoula seeker[...]ent in search of
Co.,Thompson Falls, Mt. states 1826; another source noted gold in California,[...]James Cost Laughlin married Josephine Shoup June 29, among the earliest settlers in Thomps[...]man to drive a load of potatoes into Denver,
Feb. 26, 1860; 2] Grace ca 1875 (Hogevall); 3] Dora[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (771)[...]he time of his death and one of his In 1872 he moved his family to Paradise valley, and it wa[...]o and settling on
born in Circleville, Ohio, July 2, 1827. His father and a homestead which is be[...]d the Manitou Church on W ednesday at 2 p.m., and were largely attended,
Springs for a ti[...]Schultz officiated and delivered a most
February 26, 1860 at Denver, and was named after the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (772)[...]Peterson as guardian; Pansy was born Sept. 26, 1920.
had just had some for breakfast, but they were (colorful June 28, 1941 she was a witness at the marriage of Vivia[...]too salty.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. March 24, 1909 page 1 Vivian Laukeman
col 2 - Died - James C. Laughlin of Thompson Falls, Mt. Vivian Laukeman was born Aug. 22, 1915 to George
The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]riday Laukeman and Sadie McKraith.
Nov. 24, 1911 - front page - abstracted from New Survey to Grant married Vivian Laukeman June 28, 1941 Thompson
The Ferry Landing. (Article on De[...]ago, and who was one #2 Betty Lee (Schwaeble)
of the first settlers in W[...]J. Laukeman of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26 years of age
Paradise with his parents in 1871.[...]red stones Earlene Hudson was born about 1921 Kalispell, Montana
and sands on the hillside and[...]ter was inducted into the Army Signal Corp. Oct. 12,
Previous to his coming to Montana, James Laughlin had 1942 Sioux Falls, S. D., and eventually was placed wit[...]Tech 4th grade (Communications Chief 542). W alter never
great Panama canal is now being b[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sep 26,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (773)[...]Sep. The W eekly Montana Oct. 18, 1894 page 2 - The old mill
1977.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 29 was swept out last spring by the high wa[...]property of that company let a contract for 2,000,000 feet of
He was born March 31, 1914 in C[...]a member of The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Uncle Pat
Mt. Silcox OES and AF&A[...]60 California. 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., Montana - John A. Stewert; W eekly Montanian Oct. 24, 1895 - G. Lavell was in the
26 born New Brunswick as were his parents, a harnes[...]e moving of his saw mill
maker: Herman Laumeister 20 years of age born California, which will be[...]son of
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Nov. 9, 1892 page 8 col 4 - Mark M. Lawrence.
Divorced - bot[...]issoulian, Missoula, Mt. Nov. 14, 1896 page 4 col 2 - 1, 1968 in Military Region 4, of South Vietn[...]Harold "Hank" Laws was born in Missoula on May 24,
June 27, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. C. J. Ensrud of Butte visi[...]Harold ‘Hank’ Laws died Dec. 11, 2009 Thompson Falls,
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 12, Mt.
1957 Thurs.- Serving On Guam. M.I. ([...]d Mrs. "Hank" Laws was born in Missoula on May 24, 1938, to
Clifford Le Vang of Thompson Fa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (774)[...]857

Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. Thursday Dec. 30, 2010) - Thompson Falls - Remembering
Hank was the[...]on
Greenough area near the Blackfoot River. In 1942, his Feb. 26, 1941 to Melvin W . and Fae Hoy.
family relocate[...]om school house in Trout Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010.
Creek. He graduated in 1956 with the largest[...]Hawks ever had.
Flodines Logging Co. driving a 1952 Mack. Hank worked In spring 1958, sh[...]likes of Bud Lacy, Dick when she was 12 years old, Harold “Hank” Laws. They
Vinson, C[...]the Sanders
commissioner in 1997. He served for 12 years. County Leger. Her artis[...]igh school.
for 15 years, a volunteer fireman for 20 years, Elks member There were even logging[...]Livingston.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Hank
20, at Thompson Falls High School, with a reception[...]cted at 11 a.m. Monday, Mt. 59873.
Dec. 21, at the W hitepine cemetery.[...]be conducted at 3 p.m. at the
Barbara died Dec. 25, 2010 Thompson Falls, Mt., with W h[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (775)[...]ne, Idaho, and sons Jack Laws of Kapolei, Hawaii,
26, 1972 Plains, Mt., at the age of 12 years, 6 months 11 Frank Laws of Thompson Falls and Bruce Laws of Coram,
days with burial June 26, 1972 in the W hitepine Cemetery, Mont.
W hitepine[...]Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Nov. 22 at the[...]1931.
Bill married Alice Dorothy Johnson April 21, 1957 and Curtis M ichael Lawson
they had the children: 1] Frank W illiam; 2] Bruce Alan. Curtis Michael Lawson was b[...]Alice Dorothy ‘Billie’ Graces was born July 26, 1931 Hensyel. He was adopted by Robert[...]ice ____. Her Curtis died Sept. 4, 2004 near Thompson Pass with burial
stepfathers wer[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Sept. 16, 2004 page B3 - Coeur
Alice had been previously ma[...]ohnson D’Alene, Idaho - Curtis M. Lawson, 27, of Coeur d’Alene,
Aug. 25, 1948 and they had the following children: 1][...]n automobile/motorcycle accident
Richard Michael; 2] James Earl, died two days old; 3] near Thompson Pass on Sept. 4, 2004.
Jennifer Lee, (Beatty); 4] Jack Raymond.[...]h 4, 1977, to Debbie Hensyel and
Bill died July 23, 1998. was[...]rt Lawson. He was raised and
Alice died Nov. 7, 2008 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.[...]s a student, having received his A.S. degree from
20, 2008 - Alice Dorothy ‘Billie’ Laws - Former San[...]science while working in the hospitality
Nov. 7, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was 77.[...]ified Specialist and loved
Billie was born July 26, 1931 in Missoula to Alice and working wi[...]l team and
and married Stanley R. Johnson on Aug. 25, 1948 at the age spending time with his fam[...]itude and a smile on his
was killed in Vietnam at 21 years of age; James Earl who face. Above[...]nd W illiam L. ‘Bill’ Laws were married April 21, is missed terribly.
1957. They had two add[...]A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.
Thompson Falls W oman’s Club and Thompson[...]Please contact his aunt Sharon Caswell, at (208) 772-9781
Bill passed away in the summer of 2000. Billie moved in for more information.
2004 to live with her son, Jack.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (776)[...]40 years ago) that The Plainsman Thur. Jan. 27, 1983 page 5 - Maurice
he was naturalized; a min[...]h his parents to
Andrew Layman was born July 1842 New York. Both of Thompson Falls whe[...]Survivors include his wife, Kristine Layton; 2 step-
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 13, 1894 page[...]ildren and six great
The W eekly Montanian Jan. 26, 1895 page 3 - Our good grandchildren.[...]Ray married Mary Alta Bruggman May 10, 1922
In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thomps[...]Edward Leach of Thompson Falls, Mt. 22 years of age born
The Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]beauties for which this region is so 10, 1922 Thompson Falls, Mt., by W . C. Adams, Justice of[...]t 1903 Grafton, North
The W estern Montanian May 2, 1896 - Mrs. C. W . Dakota[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (777)[...]B. Leahy Dec. 15, 1882 - Local Mention - David Leamer is to be left
Ja[...]iff, C.
and C. C. Bradshaw filed mineral claims # 2629, 2630 and W . Berry. Dave is well qualified for the position, has an
2632 on the townsite of Thompson Falls which was rejec[...]ay morning, when C.W .B. takes possession.
August 29, 1892 soundly rebuking the Commissioners for[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,[...]or inducements as jobbers. Mr. Sill is
May 19, 1882 - Local Mention - Dave Leamer, of[...]states that he desires to shed his May 2, 1884 - Dissolution - To W hom it may concern:
ju[...]resolving all moneys due the firm and
May 19, 1882 - W eeksville Items - D. D. Kingsbury and[...]Francis & Ellen (Cox) Lebert
June 9, 1882 - W eeksville Items - Dave Leamer passed thru[...]Friday Frank married Ellen Cox August 23, 1880 Chatham, Kent
July 14, 1882 - Down the Road - Dave Leamer has been[...]usiness men moving up to Rock 1954; 2] Meranthe Delos, June 10, 1883 Mt; died Feb. 26,
Island, around which point railroad work is bei[...]1884 Frenchtown, Mt.; 3] Remie Eustache July 21, 1884
actively prosecuted at present. W hile at[...](Beulah / Rose Girale they had 1 boy) died Nov. 24, 1949;
known as Byrooginville (between Russellville and Rock 4] Mary Agnes Isabel Dec. 24, 1885 (George W illette - see
Island), Dave step[...]s cantinas. He stepped up to him, 1903 #2 Charles Anderson) died Jan. 29, 1968; 6] Francis
tapped him on the shoulder and said: “My friend, if you Alexan July 20, 1889 (Frieda Schwindt - see Heron, Mt.);
have n[...]John Alfred Dec. 17, 1890 (never married) d: May 27,
longer.” The fellow turned round, and with imperturale 1953 and burial May 29; 8] Fred Leon Sept 10, 1892
politeness replied: “Certainly, sir; you’ll f[...]use them as long as Jan 6, 1894 - died Feb. 21, 1915 burial was March 2 in the
you want to.” Dave said the fellow’s i[...]1895 (Lois Clark 3 boys and 3 girls) he died Sept 26, 1963;
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. T[...]Sept 16, 1897 Anoan, W isc. (Harry V.
Nov. 3, 1882 - Election Judges appointed for Thompson or Tallmadge); 12] Louis Oliver, April 15, 1899; 13]
Shannonville -[...]Severena A. Jan. 1, 1901; 14] Joseph, 1902 Frenchtown
Thompson.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (778)[...]after the birth of their last child, Joseph in 1902 Sarah Elizabeth was born Sept. 16, 1897 Fre[...]Harry V.Tallmadege was born Feb. 17, 1892 Anoah,
newspaper - “The Sanders County Ledger,[...]illett 1880 as the census shows his father 26 years of age and
goes to accept a position with[...]ng in a sawmill. By 1900 he is deceased and by 1902
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]s foot. He is under Dr. Peek’s care. May 28, 1919; 2] Lester; 3] Frank (died 1963, 45 years of
The S[...]argaret (Brannon of Manhattan, Mt.; 5] Carol
Feb. 2, 1912 - front page - News was received this mornng[...]Bert, formerly of this city, Harry died Nov. 26,1981 Libby, Lincoln Co., Mt. (Death
but now a re[...]own,
Son Fred moved to Priest River, Idaho in 1920. Missoula Co., Mt., to Francis[...]er) LeBert Albert died June 12, 1981.
Louis Oliver LeBert was born April 15, 18[...]Sanders Co. Ledger, Thompson Falls, Montana June 12,
Louis married Thyra Barker April 18, 1922 Spokane, 1919 - Oliver LeClaire who was a member of the 20th
W ash. they had the following children: 1] dau[...]ell, W yoming, on his
Smith, they had one child); 2] Margaret Jane, Oct. 22, 1924 return home on account of lung trouble.
Mi[...]Lefay
Louis died April 22, 1988. See Laffay
Thyra died April 25, 1990.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (779)862 Pioneers and Early Set[...]John W . Lee Dec. 29, 1911 - page 3 - W . A. Lee, formerly connected[...]also noted.
Sam and Eliza were married about 1920.
Eliza A., was born about 1893 Penn, as were[...]Edward W . Legard was born Aug. 1, 1926 St. Maries,
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Teachers for the school Idaho to[...]ey and they had the following children: 1] Jerry; 2]
Gladys Borgen, assistant dean of girls and junio[...]n Thompson Falls in Edward died Feb. 8, 2004 Hot Springs, Mt., with
1929 and remained a member until 1936. On his card he[...]l census School dist #1 Jocko township, 29, 2004 - Edward W . Legard - Edward W . Legard died
P[...]page 9 - notes that he owns his home Feb. 8, 2004 at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center
that they both were 27 years of age at the time of their in Hot[...]Auto; that Eliza is Edward was born Aug. 1, 1926 in St. Maries, Idaho, to
a teacher in the public[...]Idaho. W hen W orld W ar II broke out
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the[...]liza Lee, Girls’ In 1946, after only a 12 hour courtship, Edward married
dean of dormitory[...]years until her death in 1993. They had nine
Oct. 24, 1934 - Republican County Candidates - Eliza Lee[...]turned
Sanders County Independent Ledger April 24, 1935 - to Kellogg and he worked as a[...]pendent 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[...]land and are starting in the Springs in 2003.
cherry orchard business.[...]and
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. August 12, 1937 Richard, his parents, sis[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (780)[...]to
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 Timber,” written on the develo[...]p he old his companions of
Mt. Jan. 11, 1889 page 2 col 4 - marriage in Missoula - Mrs. his rich[...]y, Mt. page 3 col 3 - Henry E. Duncheon died Jan. 25, who had given them the slip, John Leigh, George Reider,
1900 burial June 26, 1900 Missoula City Cemetery, La[...]hard P.O. Box 46, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 28, 1893 - W e
creek mines in Idaho. Messrs. Russel[...]certifiy that John W . Leigh worked twenty four (24)
in town last Saturday, working in the interest of their route, days at $2.50 per day as chainman on survey of Thompson
whic[...]inity and down The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Mr. and
to the mines, which so fa[...]ever since.
between Mines and Railroad only 25 Miles - Leave the Cars The W ee[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (781)[...]Peter Lemley
April 5, 1912 - W illis Tells of Early Days in Thompson[...]China.
and their birth date- 1] Evelyn May 19, 1922; 2] Elvin, April In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Falls,
24, 1924.[...]vitz #2 M arth Elizabeth Kirby
The Sanders County Ledge[...]e’ Michael Lenahan was born April 17, 1859
Nov. 29, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Miss Esther[...]the following children: 1] Louise Mabel Nov.
Nov. 29, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Miss Frances 20, 1890 Astoria, Clatsop Co., Ore. - died May 17,[...]assistant to Twin Falls, Idaho buried May 22 in Reno, W ashoe Co. Nev.
Miss Lekevitz, the nurs[...]e license Missoula County
Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 28, 1918 - page eight - Local Items Courthouse[...]had been articles on her Flanagan; white; 29 years of age born Simond, Carlton,
arrest in con[...]Kate died March 1892.
Ella Leland Joe married #2 Martha Elizabeth Kirby of Hamilton,
Sanders Cou[...]t. Ravalli Co., Mt. ca 1895.
Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - New Teachers in our Schools - front Martha Elizabeth Kirby was born June 1862 W est Virginia
page - Miss Ella Leland will teach[...]carpenter Ireland: (wife) Martha E. June 1862, 38 years; married 5
for the Thompson Falls Power Co. years 2-2 children living: born Virginia; parents born Ohio[...](children) 1] Joseph M. Feb. 1899 Montana; 2] Louise Nov.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (782)[...]orn August 31. 1918 Viking,
years of age; married 2; marriage now 15 years; born Alberta,[...]English ancestry: (children) 1] Mabel 19 Oregon; 2] married 1916 Viking, Alberta Canada, t[...]following children: 1] Joseph Harold (Dutch); 2] Gerhardt
Joe died Mary 229, 1898
& Green Inc. - (portion taken from the his[...]children were: 1] Simone (Trahan of Helena, Mt); 2]
Goodchild. They had a frame shack on the river b[...]6, 1989 at
Orilo/Ovilo Lenone was born Sept 1872 Canada of French Mission Valley Nursing H[...]following children: 1] Patricia; 2] James; 3] Jerry.
Esthe[...]d 1999.
Sanders County Independent Ledger April 24, 1935 - Joseph Harold Lentz died March 6, 2004 with burial of
Local Happenings - Judge and Mr[...]with them. Miss Lentz returned March 11, 2004 - Joseph Harold “Dutch” Lentz, 85, went to[...]be in God’s Hands Saturday, March 6, 2004 after passing
Sanders County Independent Led[...]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[...]na Highway Department until
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - front page col 6 - Locals - 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (783)[...]867

children: 1] ; 2] ; 3] ; 4] ; 5 . Ve[...]holder and employe. If the body
Frank died Dec. 25, 1914 Thompson Falls, Mt., with of or[...]tered proves to be as extensive as it
burial Dec. 27, 1914 Thompson Falls cemetery, Thompson[...]Frank Leonard was taken suddenly ill Friday 22, 1966 page 8 col 5 - Former Teacher Dies in Butte[...]repared for the Christmas Leonard died Nov. 25 in Butte, where he had resided and
dinner a can[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
Billmeyer came down Saturday from Plains and held a post 1923 - Two new Faculty members entered H. S. Life May[...]istmas day from ptomaine poisoning. The sum of $402 service appointment in the Missoula fore[...]job.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 29, 1914 page 3 col Mr. LeRoux is married[...]Stewart, federal co-ordinator for the relief
June 25, 1915 - page 3 - Dr. M. F. Guinon, and optician[...]slie and Millie Matheis were married Dec 15,
July 2, 1915 - page 2 col 3 - Orra Leonard came up from 1902 in Rathdrum, Idaho by E. P. Dyer justice o[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (784)[...]unty Courthouse in
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in book 2 page 492. Fre[...]/Mathers and Isabella R. and was July 21, 1911 - page 3 - W ill Locate in Thompson Falls[...]in from their former home at Ennis, Montana
July 27, 1906 - George Leslie of Spokane, an old time[...]Dec. 22, 1911 - front page - Dr. Lewers Takes Trip - Dr.[...]tion and is making this trip with the
George Leto 21 years old; laborer; dark complexion; 5' 5" in[...]ruler); arrived Boston, Mas. March 10, 12, 1912 - W ord From Dr. Lewers - Dr. F. K. Lewers writes
1907; arrived in Montana July 24, 1911. us from Santa Ros[...]lls, Mt. Friday
Irma M. ____ was born June 5, 1927 Thompson Falls, Mt. June 28, 1912 - front page - Local Men Organize Big Drug
Irma[...]on were filed this week for
children: 1] Russell; 2] Susan, (Michael Schwartz). the organ[...]ompany, situated in the building
Irma died Jan. 25, 2005 Seattle, W ash. original[...]company.
Seattle Times, Seattle, W ash. Feb. 4, 2005 - Irma M. The new company is compose[...]local business
Levine, age 77, born June 5 th, 1927 Thompson Falls, Mt. men of whom the following are named as incorporators.: Dr.
Died Jan. 25, 2005 in Seattle, W a. Preceded in death by her F[...]placed in charge.
Church on Sunday, February 6th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of The new company is capitalized at $20,000, divided into
flowers, donations can be made to the Shoreline Unitarian 1200 shares of a par value of $25 per share, with power to
Universalist Church, 14724 First Avenue, N.E., Seattle, buy[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (785)[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Sept. 6, 1912 - page 3 - Dr. F. K. Lewers sold, the first of[...]ll a short distance north of town, afterward
Feb. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. F. K. Lewers will leave[...]entering the Army, April 26, 1942 at Missoula, Mont. He
The Sanders County Ledger[...]Friday eventually was placed in the 342 Engineer General Service
May 7, 1915 - page 3 - D[...]lls, Mt. Friday May 1945 Ft. Knox, Ky.
28, 1915 - Mrs. Dr. F. K. Lewers returned W ednesda[...]ne residence owned by Mrs. Thorton. July 22, 1993 page 6 - Ray John Lewis - Plains - Services[...]t from W W II, serving in the Army Corps of
Nov. 12, 1915 - page 3 - It is learned by a letter receiv[...]and Glenna Campbell were married in Plains August 2,
of going to Edgar, Montana, as was previo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (786)[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. June Calif.
21, 1962 page 8 - Robert Lewis, a former resident now
living in Belgrade, will report to Butte June 21 for physical Amos Lick[...]wish him only prosperity and
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Local Happenings - C A. happines[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 23, 1961
family consists of himself, his wife and h[...]alls, Mt. 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[...]different phases of logging
Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - front page col 5 - Locals - operation[...]y since he has permanent Lieby born March 24, 1881 working as a butcher in St.
work in easter[...]e following
Allison Leonard Libra was born Jan. 29, 1922 Jackson, children: 1] W illiam Jacob, March 28, 1918 Thompson
Minn.[...]dependent Ledger, Thompson
children: 1] Joyce A.; 2] Betty A.; 3] Kathey E. Falls, Mt.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 23, Interest - W m. Lieby and family mov[...]t Sunday for Missoula, Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 22, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
where the fami[...]W illiam Jacob Lieby jr., was born March 28, 1918
Falls, Mt. entered the service July 29, 1942 Ft. Snelling, Thompson Falls, Mt. to W illiam Lieby.
Mn., and was discharged Sept. 28, 1952 Camp Stoneman, W illiam died Oct. 12, 2008 Puyallup, W a.
Ca. (Serial # 0- 860143)[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (787)[...]871

October 12, 2008.[...]ity in that line of work.
the Tacoma area since 1920. He served in the US Navy and The W eekly Montanian Jan. 12, 1895 page 3 - W m. E.
Merchant Marines during W[...]iness trip during the greater part of this week.
#290, F.&A.M.; Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Afifi[...]age and single ; that he came to American in
Post 2224.[...]a merchant; and
Besides his wife, Beatrice of 42 years, survivors include that he could read, w[...]3101 SW Sam Jackson Park R., Portland, Ore. $2,020.92, claimed to be due for money and goods advanced[...]Chas Lillick May 12, 1911 - page 3 - J. C. Eisenman has received an[...]oint, Idaho, where he has accepted a more May 26, 1916 - front page col 3 & 4 - First Antimony
lu[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 26, on Prospect creek and are now in shap[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger July 22, 1920
The Chinese section men below here will[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (788)872 Pioneers and Early S[...]Marie Lippelt was born about 1862 Germany.[...]Marie married James M. Kirby August 20, 1924 W hite
Fred & Helen M argaret (Laflin[...]om the east Saturday accompanied by his wife
Aug. 27, 1915 - front page col 2 - Fred Linley To W ed. - and daughter, wh[...]erling worth. Rev. Linley, his years of 1920-1921 and year of 1921 - 1922 as noted in the
father, is well known in western[...]me High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Miss Little
was rector of the Episcopal church[...]h 17, 1911 - page 3 - Miss Mabel Livesay has
Jan. 21, 1916 - Brief But Newsy Items - Fred Linley is[...]ederal census, Missoula Co.,Thompson Falls,
April 21, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mr. and Mrs.[...]nd Mrs. Linville (?), who had been June 26, 1908 - Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lockey took No. 15 on[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
electrician at the Thompson Falls Power Co.[...]& Sinclair, has received the appointment of
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - a picnic party[...]be relieved of the distress we have labored
Dec. 27, 1917 - Local Items - page seven - Mr. an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (789)[...]Sam married Margaret W . Hazelbaker Dec. 31, 1932 Iff, Louie LaRock, Dick Dais, Everett[...]especially
Loffman of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 21 years of age like to grow spuds and onio[...]rgaret Uorene Hazelbaker of September 2010. He and Marie had a beautiful garden and
Thomp[...]s - she had not vegetables in the fair and won many blue ribbons.
been previously married - married Dec. 31, 1932 Missoula, He went to live at Cherry Hill A[...]r. (Peggy) Lofthus;
Obert Lofthus was born Nov. 29, 1927, in Highlanding, daughter Bertina Smith;[...]on Falls; three
following children: 1] Obert Jr.; 2] Bertina; 3] Pernella brother, Thelman Lofth[...]laska; four
Dorothy Marie Strombo was born Nov. 20, 1916 Dooley, sisters, Edna Siegert of B[...]Kulawinski and Chris
31, 1948 St. Ignatius, Mt.; 2] James. (Shannon) Allen,[...]ife Dorothy; and stepson Joe
Bert died Feb. 17, 2011 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial Rummel.
Feb. 26, 2011 in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26
Obert Lofthus - Thompson Falls - Obert Lofthus[...]the W hitepine grange
away on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 at Cherry Hill Assisted Hall will follo[...]the VFW Hall in Plains.
Obert was born on Nov. 29, 1927, in Highlanding, Minn.,
the seventh of 11 childr[...]arm until The Sanders County Signal Jan. 25, 1906 - The Rev.
being drafted into the Army in 1952. He was stationed in Father Loiseau[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (790)[...]ittle son left to the mines.
yesterday on No. 42 for Missoula, where she will meet her
sister, Mar[...]3 - front page col 6 - New Jewelry Store For
Feb. 28, 1913 - page 3 - Miss Marian Lombard, sister of[...]ly sold out his jewelry business in Sprague
Sept. 24, 1915 - page 3 - Miss Marian Lombard has gone to[...]lorado.
W alter married Elizabeth Jennings June 2, 1949 Chester, Everett W . &[...]1] Jean (Panky); Everett Long was born 1907.
2] Ruth (Snider); 3] Ann (Herman). Mary was born 1913.
W alt died Dec. 25,1980 Plains, Mt., with cremation Ever[...]4 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
December 25, 1980 in the Clark Fork Valley Hospital.[...]am (Bunn) Long
office. He served as a deputy for 12 years. John E. Long of Camas, 22 years old, born Albeline,
He was born July 31,[...]n of Camas, 19 years old,
Elizabeth Jennings June 2, 1949 in Chester. born Laromi[...]alls, Mt.)
Montrose, Colorado; six grandchildren; 2 great Thompson Falls 1915 Polk[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Philip R. Long
1881 - page 2 col 3 - Advertisement - Brooklyn Exchange:[...]f the Ferry - The Lord helps every man Nov. 21, 1913 - page 3 - Philip R. Long arrived h[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (791)[...]dren: 1] for the season.
Thomas ca 1904; 2] infant 1907 - June 8, 1907.[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday April 24, 1908 - T. W . Longley returned from a visit to
March 24, 1905 - Little Thomas Longley, the one-year old[...]Mr. Longley is now at the N. P. 1] Dusty; 2] Bambii; 3] Steve; 3] Donald.
Hospital in Missoul[...]rough an Loree Louise Lord died Dec. 14, 2003.
accident for several weeks is able to resume[...]Burke, Idaho where he will engage in 25, 2003 Thurs. - Loree Louise Lord, a loving wife, mot[...]God’s garden to tend his flowers, Dec. 14, 2003.
Friday July 6, 1906 - Mrs. Longley and family[...]dening, antiques, craft. She treasured being
Dec. 28, 1906 - T. W . Longley, formerly a resident of[...]now we have another guardian angel watching
April 24, 1908 - T. W . Longley returned from a visit to[...]A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 at
obtained a clearance. Mr. Longley has rented a tract of the 2 p.m. at Thompson Falls Community Center. A potluc[...]George Lord
Aug. 23, 1907 - T. W . Longley, stationary engineer at the George Lord was born Jan 1862 Canada of English
Trout Creek terminal.[...]t. 6, 1907 - Trout Creek - A daughter born on the 26th A. naturalized before 1900.
Longley (not s[...]He stated that he was a house keeper of his
March 27, 1908 - Marie, Hazel and Edson Longley ca[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (792)[...]Thompson Falls leaves May 28.
Leonard married Virginia McKenzie April 12, 1958 and
William Louille?[...]ey had the following children: 1] Yvonne (Mogle); 2] Sue
W illiam Louille (could not read writting[...]n McKenzie and Jennie Eastman.
Death record # 1028 Sanders County Courthouse, Leon[...]y, Thompson Falls, Mt.
born Indiana; resided here 20 years; died Sept. 20, 1910 Sec. 24 plot # 23.
Thompson Falls, Mt. (From being drunk)[...]spital in Plains,
Gayle O. Lovhaug was born May 29, 1935 in Kalispell, Mont., of a heart a[...]in 1945 to Thompson Falls and was graduated from
2] Donald. Thompson Falls High School in 1952.
Gayle died Sept. 4, 2004 Glendive, Mont. with burial in After g[...]erved with the U.S. Army in the
Glendive Sept. 8, 2004. Korea[...]d received an honorable discharge and moved to
9, 2004 - Gayle O. Campbell, 69, of Glendive, Mont., w[...]to
home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004 at Thompson Falls, he married Virginia McKenzie April 12,
Glendive Medical Center.[...]employed by U. S. Antimony
Gayle was born May 29, 1935 in Kalispell, Mont., the co., unti[...]former trustee of Thompson Falls School Dist. 2.
Gayle enjoyed family, friends, working with th[...]an Tyler Virginia Lovhaug died April 24, 1998 with burial in the
Mogle and great-niece N[...]Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec 24 plot # 24.
Memorials may be sent to the American Heart[...]ith the Norman A. Lovhaug was born Dec. 25, 1904 Montevido,
family at : www.silvernale-silh[...]Norm married Edna May Blunt May 4, 1932 Kalispell,
Leonard L. & Virginia (M cKenzie[...]born May 9, 1933 Kalispell, Mt.; 2] Gayle May 29, 1935
Kalispell to Norman Lovhaug and Edn[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (793)[...]877

Norm died Nov. 25, 1961 with burial in the Fraternal Mt[...]f age, single;
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 23 plot # 24 came to the United States in 1[...]- funeral services will be conducted
Thursday at 2 p.m., in the Community Congregational[...]vice will be the Oct. 17, 1913 - front page col 2 - Rock Contractors Start
Rev. John Gebhardt and t[...]es Lowell
He was born in Montevideo, Minn. Dec. 25, 1904 to Mr. The Sanders County Ledg[...]- Lowell Leaves for Florida
moved to Montana in 1929. He married Edna Mae Blunt - James Lowell, who has been superintendent over the
May 4, 1932 in Kalispell.[...]enkamp and family arrived here from Los
Dist. No. 2, was a member of the city council for two terms,[...]ren’s hospital in Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - Local Happenings - Don
Spokane. Gifts ma[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Local Happenings - Don
The Sanders Cou[...]gone to W olf Point to visit friends before
Aug. 21, 1914 - front page col 2 - J. O. Safford, who has beginning[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (794)[...]period, 1917 -
Patrick O. Lowry was born April 29, 1917 to Robert B. 1919, when they lived[...]of his mother who died later in 1921 back in Bonners Ferry,
The Sanders County Inde[...]ngs - Pat Ted married Louetta Smith Oct. 24, 1925 Newport,
Lowery left for Portland Thursay for a[...]Carlisle (deceased); 2] Edmund Eugene ‘Gene’; 3] Don; 4]
Patrick O[...]umber Co., of Idaho bought the
Falls, Mt. sectopm 25 plot # 8. Thompso[...]previous job Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Oct. 10, 1916; 2] Patrick O. April 29, 1917; 3] Kay Aug. 1, He later became manager for the Louisiana Pacific
1927.[...]ay
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 20, 1935 Dec. 17, 1915 - page 5 - Charles Fo[...]s, Mt. - R. B. Lowry, Manager of the July 21, 1882 - W eeksville Items - Messrs Murphy, Lucas,
Sande[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 25 plot # 6. June 4, 1915 - f[...]d was buried in the Fraternal arrested on May 28th for resisting a lawful arrest, had a
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 25 plot # 7. hearing on June 2nd before[...]Falls, Mt. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in
Feb. 1952 issue of the Chit Chat notes that Alex is no[...]ier Clyde Ludberg was born July 23, 1904.
Ted Lozier was born October 8, 1902 Victoria, Michigan Sanders County Indepen[...]ngs - Mr. and Mrs.
1] Ethel (Arthur M. Morrison); 2] John M. (Grace Cobb); 3] Ludberg went ot Mis[...]ed on the Thompson river bridge which is
March 27, 1912 Edmund sr., was transferred, along with[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (795)[...]Berlin died June 14, 2000 W allace, Shoshone Co., Idaho[...]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 last[...]ions until retiring in 1971. He continued a
Sept. 22, 1916 - Local Items - H. E. Luderer of Helena is[...]American W atchmakers Association.
June 21, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Hans Luderer, who[...]of Helena and Larry Luke of
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 2, 1918 - page eight - News of Local Bangko[...]Stella Miles died April 13, 2001 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Berlin[...]iles) Luke
Berlin W illiam Luke was born March 12, 1915 Mullen, Donald Frank &[...]e. #2 M aryanne (Dorsey)
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. #2 Karen (Pepper/ Patterson)
W ed. July 3, 1935 - Th[...]n Donald Frank Luke was born Sept. 23, 1935 Thompson
lookout this week in the Thompson[...]ing from
Berlin married Stella Miles Aug. 8, 1942 Polson, Mt., they high school there also.
had the following children: 1] Steven W .; 2] Roger M. Don married Susan Nesheim[...]1958
Information from their marriage license # 2008 page 341 Big Timber, Mt. (Terry Tillman); 2] Donald born in 1960
in the Lake County Courthous[...]their divorce Don married Maryanne Dorsy and they
27 years of age; white; he had not been previously[...]lla Mae Miles of Polson, Mont.; born Polson, Mt.; 20 Pepper July 14, 1984 who had been mar[...]de W est - married Mary born in 1969; 2] Kevin born in 1975.
Aug. 8, 1942 Polson, Mt. by John J. O’Kennedy, Catholic Karen Pepper was born July 12, 1948 W ashington, Iowa
Priest. W itnesses: Lilli[...]riet Stewart.
Stella Mae Miles was born about 1922 Polson, Mt. to Bert Donald had e[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (796)[...]ed with Gerald Vernon Luke was born Sept. 23, 1935 Thompson
Don is same plot.)[...]55, Thompson Falls, were to be held W ednesday at 2 p.m. at Jerry married Sally Ruth Doering and[...]al under the direction of Coffelt - Johnson); 2] Margaret Ruth in 1959 Hot Springs, Mt.
Bunch Fun[...]Sally Ruth Doering was born Aug. 22, 1936 Missoula,
He was born Sept. 23, 1935 to W alter and Gladys Luke in Missoula[...]rn Jan. 15, 1914 Prentice,
moving to Helena in 1972. Cherry Co.,[...]e First Special Forces Sharon ca 1949; 2] Floyd W alter ca 1952.
Association, the Montana National Guard Officers[...]s parents, a sister and two children, Sharon, 12 and Floyd, 9, were in critical condition
brothers[...]l and
Eunice Margarett Luke was born Aug. 19, 1925 high school here graduating from[...]rshal of
Eunice married Joe Paul Petersen April 21, 1945 Butte, the town.
Silverbow, Mt., and[...]Spokane a number of years prior to his
Paul Sept. 20, 1945 Bozeman, Mt.; 2] Chris Robert March death. Survivors in ad[...]he children are his father and
18, 1948 - Oct. 1962 Bozeman, Mt.; 3] Todd Irwin Dec. 20, step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. W alter Luke, Th[...]Mrs. Paul
Joe Paul Petersen was born Dec. 10, 1924 Bozeman, Petersen, Bozeman and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (797)[...]installer with Mona Luke was born June 26, 1920 to W alter Luke and
Electric Products Consolidat[...]Sanders County Ledger Thurs. July 1, 1920 Thompson
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]aphs - Born - To Mr. and Mrs.
17, 1961 page 4 col 2 - Graveside Rites Held for Luke - Luke,[...]for the two accident #2 Sue (Clayton)
victims were held in Spokane Thursd[...]uple had returned to their children: 1] Robert; 2] John; 3] Liz.
home Monday except Mrs. George Lam[...]and Mrs. Richard Lukes died Feb. 9, 2001 Groverton, Texas.
Art Turk for a day or so.[...]1, 2001 - Groverton, Texas - former Plains/Thompson Fa[...]passed away Friday, Feb.
Juanita Frances, April 27, 1918 Thompson Falls, Mt. to 9, 2001 at his home from Alzheimer’s disease.
W alte[...]arted
George married Juanita (Luke) W hite Dec. 23, 1944 working for the U. S. Forest S[...]nd 1958 he worked as a
Lamphier of Paradise, Mt.; 27 years of age born Tyler, smoke jumper,[...]d with the rank of
W hite of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 26 years of age born Captain.
Thompson[...]Flathead National Forest. He was transferred
Dec. 23, 1944 Thompson Falls, Mt., by B. D. Fridley,[...]arbara.
Phyllis married Harold E. Neumiller Nov. 29, 1951 His widow Sue Clayton Lukes,[...]his retirement,
Larry LaRew Luke was born March 20, 1941 Thompson many summers were sp[...]857
Larry married Vicky Lynn W arrington March 29, 1975 Groverton, Texas.
Everett, Snoh[...]hey had the following
children: 1] Jason Michael; 2] Darren Patrick. W alter[...]n 1988. # 2 Gladys M . (Flemming)
Vicky Lynn W arrin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (798)882 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

born Jan. 1929 in Pennsylvania. And that he had two sisters,[...]Creek where they raised their children until 1924 when he
1913 Hooker Co., Neb. Laura and W alter[...]ounty with
Prentice Jan. 15, 1914 Prentice, Neb.; 2] Berlin W illiam, Joseph Hartman as Sheriff. W ith a successful win he moved
March 12/ June 16, 1915 Prentice, Neb.; 3] Juanita Frances[...]to Thompson and began his term from January
April 27, 1918 Thompson Falls, Mt. (George Lamphier, 1, 1924 through Dec. 31, 1926 after which he applied for a
Fargo, ND): 4] Ramona June June 26, 1920 Thompson job with the county.
Falls, Mt. (Art Turk): 5] W alter Junior 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, Th[...]the following children were born: 1] Ronald
June 2, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - W alter Luke, one of Francis Aug. 3, 1932 Thompson Falls - Nov. 7, 1932
the newly arrived ranchers from Nebraska, who has cast his W ildrose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2] Phyllis Maxine
lot among the Trout Creekers, was[...]Gerald Vernon, Sept 23, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 4]
1917 Trout Creek[...]y lists W alter Luke pp, Donald Frank, Sept 23, 1935 (Sanders County Independent
$197.[...]Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt. - twin
The June 5th,[...]boys born to Mr&Mrs. W alter Luke on Sept 23.); 5] Larry
following: W alter Elijah Luke residing in Trout Creek, Mt.; LaRew March 20, 1941 Thompson Falls, Mt.
27 years of age; born Aug. 17, 1889 (name of town g[...]iously married and is now
Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 28, 1918 - page seven - Trout Creek a widower -[...], Nebraska last Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 23 years 11 months and 1 day
Friday and expects her[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 18, 1918 - front page col 2 - Ford Church. W itnesses: Effie Muckey and J[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger Sept. 25, 1935
W ednesday to Alex Allen of Gooding, Idaho[...]an experienced automobile man, having Sept. 23. One weighing 4 pounds 12 ounces and the other 5
been associated with the b[...]s. has been the utility’s employee for 25 years from May 1923
Both Mr. Allen and Mrs. Luke are married men and have to 1927, and May 1933 until the present time. Ten[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (799)[...]W alter W alter married Esther Linares Nov. 24, 1951 Richland,
J. Luke, 76, died unexpectedly i[...]d late Tuesday Laura Richland, W ash.; 2] Bryan; 3] Karen.
evening following a heart attac[...]inares was born to A. Linares and Esther.
held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Community[...]State University and
employed there for more than 21 years retiring Sept. 1, served as an Air[...]Luke of W allace,
Bud Neumiller, Silverton, Ida.; 21 grandchildren and 2 great Idaho, Jerry Luke of Montana and Larry L[...]- W alter J. Luke (Ex-
Great Falls Tribune Jan. 21, 1966 newspaper - Has his engineer, Audu[...]t of Defense chemical engineer at
Gladys died Aug 26, 1989. Her remains were cremated and Aer[...]plot # 11 Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks.
Gladys was active[...]Mr. Luke worked for 25 years as an engineer for the[...]Society’s
W alter J. Luke was born Jan. 30, 1924 Thompson Falls, education program through[...]of
W alt entered the Army Air Force Dec. 5, 1942 Bozeman, Citrus Heights for 30 years.
Mt.,[...]rst Esther M. Luke died April 17, 2001 Citrus Heights,
Lieutenant. He was disc[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (800)[...]esday - Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2
being gone 6 weeks.[...]ls, Mt. Friday Mrs. Lundy was born April 24, 1908 in Hebron, N. Dak.,
May 22, 1914 - page 3 - Born - To Mrs. and Mrs. C. J.[...]children: 1] dau.; 2] Ruth; 3] Ada.
Sanders County Independent Ledge[...]4 - Old Age Pensions -Peter Lund June 23, 1911 - page 3 - Mrs. John Lundgren, of Missoula[...]., to the bedside of their
Randy Lundholm Sept. 2, 1970 Jungle Creek, Thompson daughter, w[...]He was from Parson, Utah. (Information July 21, 1911 - Additional Local News - Miss Ruth
from c[...]residence.
Frank Lundy was born April 28, 1912 Fort Benton, Mt. The Sanders County Led[...]Lundgren 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 p[...]as decided to cast his lot with the Thompsonites
12, 1963 page 4 col 7 - Ronald Blackburn, son of Mr.[...]upied by the First State Bank.
hemorrhage. He was 26. The S[...]American Legion in Thompson Falls June 20, 1913 - page 3 - John Lundgren the well known
Sept. 28, 1966 and only remained until it expired[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (801)[...]of Thompson Falls, passed away March 13 about 2:30 a.m.
weeks. A letter received from his nurse a[...]inia Territory of Montana, February 12, 1865, the daughter of
City in 1865, was born in Illinois, Oct. 28, 1859. He was Mr. and Mrs. Amos Melt[...]in-law and daughter, she is survived by 2 step-sons, Harvey
The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]urlburt of Guam; Charles Hurlburt of Omaha, Neb.; 2 step-
Dec. 17, 1915 - page 5 - Mrs. Harriett Deck[...]W ells)
this section. He was born Oct. 24, 1856 in Indiana. His
parents moved to Kansas an[...]age of 16 years. He was employed for May 23, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. E. C. Douglas of He[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (802)[...]sidence ontheir dairy ranch. The new home will be 27x40, Funeral services will be held Thursday[...]cemetery. Mrs. Lux resides at the family home at 2116 W est
The W ild Rose is one of the most sanita[...]as Jim gets Cleo Geraldine Lux was born April 26, 1937, at Thompson
the thing well trained you ca[...]Cleo died Aug.14,2007, Idaho Falls, Idaho burial in Rose[...]Falls, died August 14, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional[...]Medical Center. She was born April 26, 1937, at Thompson
Charles Crocket & M ar[...]Lux and Margaret Martha
Charles was born March 27, 1885 in Missouri to John Matthews Lux. S[...]therine Gibson.Charles was area. On April 28, 1954 she married Leo W erner in
the middle chil[...]man, mother and
Elizabeth, (John Marion McDowell; 2] Emma C.,(Elmer homemaker. She worked a[...]George and Steak House in Spokane for 20 years. In 1971, she
W illiam; 6] John Thomas; 7][...]W orld W ar I draft card noted the be held at 2 p.m on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at Trinity
following; Charles Crocket Lux residing in Thompson Falls, United Methodist Church (237 N. W ater), with Reverend
Mt.; 33 years of age; born March 27, 1885; rancher with the Brenda Sene, officiati[...]at W ood Funeral Home, 273 n. Ridge, Idaho Falls, ID and
Charles and Mar[...]e
the following children: 1] W ymona M. Dec. 8, 1927; 2] church. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Loretta Nov. 19, 1929; 3] W illiam D. Nov. 22, 1930; 4]
Cleo Geraldine April 26, 1937 Thompson Falls, Mt..[...]tthews and Sarah Jane Dewdney. May 28, 1909 - J. R. Garber, son of J. D. Garber of Plains,
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - is the third trick operator a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (803)[...]rs. June
Mary Ellen Tooley was born July 13, 1862 Minneapolis, 11, 1964 page 2 col 1- Mrs. Mary Lux Dies in Missoula.
Minnesota[...]ning in a Missoula hospital, which she had
Ralph; 2] W alter; 3] Allen; 4] Gladys; 5] Mary.[...]She was born in Minnesota in July 13, 1862. She came to
W illiam Lux of Thompson Falls, died[...]ranch on the Blue
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. W ednesday Mrs. Slide. In about 189[...]Roe, of Thompson Falls; two daughters, Mrs.
April 23, 1964 page 4 col 1 - Heart Attack Fatal to W ill[...]ux - Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. Austin, Drain, Ore.
in the Community Cong[...]er the James married Lulu C. Norton Aug. 22, 1902 Plains, Mt.
direction of the Shrider Funeral Home[...]ers Information from their marriage license # 235 in the
include Duke Sallee, Dick Cornett, Calvi[...]orenson. of Plains, Mt.; white; 29 years of age born Troy, Doniphan
He was born A[...]not been previously married - married Aug. 22, 1902 Plains,
the ranch north of Thompson Falls,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (804)[...]on for all regular service shows will be 15
March 23, 1906 - Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lux have moved on the[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
April 12, 1907 - Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lux are the proud Aug. 25, 1916 - front page col 5 - Celebrate 14th
parent[...]aturday Anniversary - Every year on August 20th, Mr. and Mrs.
night.[...]James Henry Lux recall the same date of 1902 when they
Thompson Falls 1909 Polk directory li[...]was being performed that made them one, and
Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - J. H. Lux returned Monday from[...]Mt. Friday June 14, 1917 - front page col 2 - W ill Quite Milk Business
Jan. 13, 1911 - page[...]d on W ednesday was Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - front page col 3 - Lease
again so[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (805)[...]came to Montana in 1892 locating near Boulder and moving
The Sanders Co[...]ated near Thompson Falls
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of in 1925. Funeral services were held at Thompson Falls
Lo[...]nch north of town. The likelihood that Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Held on Charge of Murder - On
Ch[...]ane house and was therefore
John Thomas & #2 Elizabeth C. (Gibson) Lux away from[...]e following children: 1] Emma, (Matthew Coleman); 2] who was taking him to the depot, some d[...]ithout bail. An account of the hearing, which
Mo; 2] Mary E. 9 years Mo.; 3] Katharine 3 years Mo.; -[...]the murdered woman to the
Francis M. Lux brother 23 years Ohio. Lux brothe[...]cFarland for
John married the second time in 1902 to ----- and they McDowell was in a motion[...]. He told how the prisoner, during the three
Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Mrs. J. T. Lux and[...]as traveling salesman, and only once visited
No. 2 for Harrison.[...]rs written by
John Thomas Lux died June 11, 1942 Thompson Falls, the defendant to Lulu T[...]ing his love for her;
Mt. with burial June 14, 1942 Thompson Falls, Mt. how McDowell ha[...]ring of the death of his wife: “Spokane,
18, 1942 - Obituary - John Thomas Lux - John Thomas Lux,[...]f the dead woman’s stomach was made
again in 1902 and is survived by his widow. Their one ch[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (806)[...]a died at the age of 80 year on Saturday Sept. 8, 22001 - She is survived by two
flushed, but he soon[...]Funeral services were to be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11,
The Sanders County L[...]t hospital, arrangements.
Spokane on March 26, aged 71 years. He had served during[...]led. He came to Murray from Butte,
Montana about 12 years ago, where he was a mill man. Here[...]operty, there is nothing left for an estate May 2, 1884 - K. Maher, T. J. Demers, J. C. McDiarmid,[...]A. Lyght was born about 1946.
Douglas died July 27, 1970 at the age of 24 years. Burial M[...]Springs.
Howard Alvin Lyght was born June 8, 1921 to Henry
Lyght and Dolly Been.[...]well Lynde
Erma Elizabeth Liebig was born April 26, 1921 Kalispell Thompson Falls 1917 Polk d[...]l engineer.
in Kalispell.
March 15, 1942 Howard Lyght and Erma Elizabeth were
married in K[...]Lynn
to this marriage she had: 1] Connie (Grant); 2] Dennis. Thompson Falls 1915 Polk di[...]Thompson River near Thompson Falls in 1949.
In 1952 they moved into Thompson Falls.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (807)892 Pioneers and Early Se[...]ed here Tuesday evening from Spokane, for a
April 24, 1908 - James Lyons, the Missoula contractor, wh[...]acCarter. Mr.
Independent, Helena, Montana Dec. 21, 1882 - the Barnes is enthusiastic over t[...]e murdered man was C. T. Halley, and Dec. 26, 1913 - page 3 - G. E. MacCarter arrived here fr[...]her parts. He is described as a man five Nov. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Celebrating the thirteenth
feet[...]their married life, Mr. and Mrs. G. E.
spoken and 25 years of age.[...]d of sheep that he has been pasturing on Feb. 12, 1915 - page 3 - Rex MacCarter, a brother of G. E[...]n.
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Oct. 27, 1911 - The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]s a success and her
following children: 1] Velma, 2] Carol, 3] Vernon recovery seems a[...]May 5, 1916 - page 2 col 1 - New Paper Starts Publication
The Sander[...]E. MacCarter returned W ednesday from
Aug. 30, 1912 - front page col 5 - Novelty Store to Be[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (808)[...]urs. wife, Desiree, of Renton, W a.
May 26, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - W ith his privat[...]Engelbert Francis ‘Bert’ Macho was born Oct. 20, 1880[...]May 23, 1913 - page 3 - Bert Macho of Missoula arrived[...]la
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - and they had the following childre[...]drives a truck in the west end of the 1915; 2] Verona M. Jan 7, 1918 (Bernard DeLong); 3] John[...]s home visiting his parents Edd Aug. 4, 1920; 4] Thomas Ray Nov. 26, 1921.
Sunday.[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Oct. 15, 1914 page 2 col 4
Bert was selected in the first draft of W[...]rt Macho of Thompson Falls, Mt. to
served in the 124th Radio Intelligence in the European Ve[...]or fish, be it in Oregon or Montana. He Nov. 27, 1914 - page 3 - There was something doing
loved[...]ivari Bert Macho
Albert Francis Macho died Dec. 20, 1998 Portland, Ore. and his bride. Macho[...]wer camp hotel,
cremated / memorial was held Dec. 27, 1998 - and recently took unt[...]and Charlotte Buckley. Her siblings were: 1] bro; 2]
died of cancer Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998. Memorial services bro; 2] Julia (A. W . W hirry).
were conducted Sunday, Dec. 27, at St. Andrew’s The Sander[...]Oct. 15, 1915 - front page col 2 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Bert was pre[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (809)[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. DeLong.
Jan. 12, 1917 - page 5 col 3 - Bert Macho is the Union meat Verona died Jan. 23, 1985 Great Falls, Mont., and her
market and caf[...]at market, he is doing the Cemetery on Jan. 24th. (Quarter 2, lot # 4, block 7)
baking for the bakery and cook[...]John E. “Jack” Macho was born Aug. (Oct) 4, 1920
(This isn’t an ad; it’s an appreciation of r[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept 29,
child are doing nicely.[...]y medical course.
Mt.; 37 years of age; born Oct. 20, 1880; self-employed Jack died Oct. 5[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct.
In 1922 they bought out Mitchell and added the groceries[...]m
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 the Dowling Chapel by the Rev. Ric[...]in Missoula. in Missoula Aug. 4, 1920, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Thompson Falls[...]DeLong, Thompson Falls.
Bert died Jan. 15, 1962 Thompson Falls, Mont., of heart Another bro[...]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 certificate Hamilton Post 47, American Legion.
# 2362 Sanders County Courthouse)
Sanders County Ledg[...]lls, Mt. Thurs. Jan. Thomas Ray &#2 Susan (Kuehn) M acho
18, 1962 front page col 4 - Bert Macho Sr., Early Merchant Thomas Ray Macho was born Nov. 25, 1921 Thompson
Passes Monday - Requiem Mass wil[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (810)[...]895

“Tom” enlisted into the Navy April 24, 1944 Helena, Mt. See Bernard Delong.
H[...]Elizabeth married Royal W m. Smith Dec. 8, 1912
Tom brought his war bride home with him, return[...]her she returned The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Miss Sarah
to Norway and they eve[...]he following child: 1] Maureen (Jeffrey Malinak); 2]
Renate.[...]Earl D. & #1 Ruby (Young) M adden
Tom died June 22, 1989 Vancouver, British Columbia, #2 M ary (M oen); #3 Elizabeth (Kendall)
Canada at t[...]Madden was born Feb. 8, 1907 Eureka,
buried June 23, 1989 Thompson Falls City Cemetery,[...]g and they had the following
June 14, 1989 - sec. 2 block 7 lot 3.) child:[...], Mt. Thurs. June Ruby Young was born.
22, 1989 - Tom Macho Obit. - Memorial services for[...]Tourist Hotel - New proprietors
held Friday, June 23 at 2 p.m. at St. W illiam’s Catholic purchas[...]ars or so. He plans to retire.
He was born Nov. 25, 1921 to Bert and Veronica T[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (811)[...]5. The price of the permits are $2.00 per person. No whiskey
(Another source noted[...]formation from their marriage license # 606 page 62 W alter M aggard[...]Mt. Friday
Madden of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 32 years of age Oct. 13, 1905 - W alter M[...]hite; was very ill and not expected to live.
24 years of age born Nephi, Utah to C. F. Kendall a[...]Lars M agnus M agnusson
Earl died Sept. 12, 1984 prtland, Oregon. Lar[...]claration of Intention papers Vol I # 8,
August 21, 1958 Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Sanders County Courthouse - Lars Magnus Magnusson 20
Falls, Mt. Thursday page 5 - Craig Allen Maddock[...]ohn M adison 1] dau; 2] dau; 3] dau; 4] Roscoe, Oct. 31, 1889 - March
T[...]e Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 12, Sept. 6, 1907 - D. D. Magone about three years ago secured
2004 Thurs. - Remember W hen Feb. 7, 1934 -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (812)[...]. Maham is now is St. Luke’s hospital and
Aug. 12, 1910 - page 3 - J. W . Miller, D. D. Magone, Jim[...]1899 as the “Jim Fisk”,
July 14, 1911 - page 2 - Notice for Publication - made and got[...]Manning, the others having
homestead entry # 01762 Daniel D. Magone of Thompson, abandoned their interests. It is a silver and lead mine.
Mt. section 26, township 23 N, range 30 W Nov. 27, 1909
filed.[...]May 2, 1884 - K. Maher, T. J. Demers, J. C. McDiarmid,[...]r this date. W e
Missoula, Mt. Jan. 30, 1914 page 2 col 2 and page 6 col 4 - will continue the business M. Maher; K. Maher.
Feb. 2, 1914 page 5 col 2.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]Sells Valuable
1909 made homestead entry No. 01762 for lots 3, 4, 10, 11, Claim - Mike Maher, mining man of the Coeur d’Alenes,
sec. 26, T. 23 N. Range 30 W .[...]tel, made an important sale of mining claims
Oct. 2, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. H. Magone arrived here[...]claims are all patented and property consisted of 29
of this place.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (813)[...]II; born 1914 Montana; Roman Sept. 20, 1912 - Mahoney’s Mother Dies at W allace - Last
Cath[...]age from W allace informing them of the critical
12, 1961 Arthur Leo Gallagher, 47 died last week in[...]Thurs. Jan. She was born in Ireland in 1828 and when six years of age
9, 1969 - Eugene H. Ma[...]hy and daughters Miss Nellie Nov. 15, 1912 - front page - Mahoney Quits Standard - The
Murph[...]y Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Oct. 29, 1915 - page 3 - Dan Mahoney of W allace, buyer for
Feb. 12, 1909 - A telegram from Spokane announcing the[...]Andrew was born Jan 1852 in German. Both of his parents
The Thompson Fal[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday birthdate as Dec. 23, 1851 Bavaria.)
Aug. 11, 1911 - page 3 - Prospect Creek - Mr. and Mrs. M. He came to American in 1882 and received his citizenship
L. Mahoney were agre[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Mt. (June 2), he states that he is a farmer, owning his own
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (814)[...], Mt. Friday when he was taken ill.
May 12, 1911 - page 3 - A Narrow Escape - W . L. Hagler[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Dec. 26, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr.
Andy died June 23, 1921 and was buried June 25, 1921 and Mrs. Mallow of the Big Pine touris[...]M almberg
Andrew Maier’s W ill of April 30, 1921, W ill Book 1 page Emil Malmberg was born 1872 Sweden.
120, bequeaths the following: 1] Edna Coleman inheri[...]ls 1913 Polk directory lists him as Emil
$100.00; 2] Louise Coleman inherits $100.00; 3] Theresa[...]t inherits $100.00; rest goes to W avie 42 Monday for a week’s visit in Butte and Virginia[...]Butte. Born 1872 Sweden. He homesteaded in Sanders
The Sanders C[...]9; moved to Arlee in 1936 to ranch. In 1953
April 2, 1909 - George Mains Dead At Spokane - Geo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (815)[...], arrived in town this week and is now Aug. 25, 1916 - front page col 5 - Too Hot For Ode - Aft[...]eason and those who could not get out to the
July 28, 1911 - Additional Local News - Andy Anderson,[...]lmberg and John Jacks Announce
Friday July 19, 1912 - page 3 - Ode Malmberg found on partnership - (1/2 a column article on their partnership).
examinati[...]medium build; light brown colored eyes; dark
Feb. 28, 1913 - page 3 - W . N. (Ode) Malmberg, who has[...]nouncing the death Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 26, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
of his father. Mr. Malmberg left for his old home on No. 42 Interest - A letter received from W . N. Ma[...]and numerous other eastern cities, but Sept. 29, 1916 - front page col 1,2, & 3 - A. C. Thomas
says there are none of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (816)902 Pioneers and Early Se[...]walk into the woods, Mr. Falls, Mt.; 25 years of age; born Aug. 15, 1891 Columbus,
Clere[...]with her husband as
attorney. Bail was fixed at $2,500 and as he was unable to a compositor bu[...]Charistos M aniss
Nov. 24, 1916 - Local Items - J. L. Manire has taken up[...]s. for the Thompson Falls Power Co.
Nov. 24, 1916 - front page col 1 - Court Directs Jury To[...]W . E. ‘Bill’ Manley was born April 30, 1927 Hall, Mont.
and printer of the Independent Enter[...]nterprise. Bill died Nov. 20, 2005 Thompson Falls, Mt.
John married Emma Rodman[...]nd they had the following children: 1] 24, 2005 - W . E. “Bill” Manley, 78, died Sunday, Nov. 20,
Augusta Marie, Dec. 12, 1917 Buhl, Twin Falls Co., ID.; 2] 2005 at his home in Thompson Falls, following a
Leo[...]ith pancreatic cancer.
3] John Emmit, Sept. 15, 1921 Caleraine, Itasca Co., Mn. He was born April 30, 1927 in Hall, Mont., to W ill and
Emma Augusta Rodman was born April 17, 1892 Isabella Manley. He lov[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (817)[...]tate Bank. He became President of the 1903 #2780; section 20; township 23 N; range 30W .
bank, and worked there for 31 years, retiring in 1992. 1911 W hitepine Polk directory note[...]Thomas married Agnes Isabell Peacock July 26, 1916 in
his son Mark.[...]in everything that he did and never O. Nov. 28, 1916 - Dec. 5, 1916at the age of 8 days with
fo[...]his faithful dog Casey, Idaho, marriage book 2 page 633).
as well as hunting, fishing, picking h[...]e col 4 - Death of Infant - Baby
(Laura and their 2 children, Alex and Ashley) of Spokane, De[...]ummond, Mont., and was born November 26 and died December 3, 1916. Funeral
W illis (Soni[...]her
Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005 at 1 p.m., father, Tom Mann, and family a[...]Aug. 11, 1921 Thurs. - W hitepine - Tom Mann has been
Th[...]day # 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 7 page 23B # 38-38 - Thomas
May 5, 1905 - W hitepine - T.[...]s a carpenter, is married at the age of 25 (married); born Penn; father born
here improving[...]Mann, carpenter for the N. P. April 25, 1934 - Mrs. Grace Schweable from Spokane
Carpen[...]rs. T. O. Mann and daughter Betty who live
March 20, 1908 - Tom Mann came down from W oodlin[...]he Town Pump is now located. There were four
June 24, 1910 - page 3 - Publication notice of ho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (818)[...]located as the “The Bob” in 1884 by July 12, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. E. J. Pauline, matron at the
Jame[...]ed M annuell Sept. 13, 1912 - front page col 3 - Irene Marcotte, daughter
T[...]ge 3 - Fred Mannuell, who was caught May 2, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. Ernest Pauline and daughter[...]d Irene, left for the east W ednesday on No. 42. They will visit
tossed up in the air several fee[...]g Frenchtown and the
Louis Manthe was born April 24, 1924. station here, which he[...]Also the same couple’s div. was in issues June 12 & Jul 3,
Aug. 7, 1908 - E. F. Mantle, who has bee[...]Andy was born May 20, 1927 Phillsburg, Mont. to John[...]M. Lewis. Her siblings were 1] Robert Lewis March 27,
G. M arcisco 1920; 2] Kenneth; 3] Mary (Guenzler).
Thompson Falls 19[...]el home. Matt died April 20, 2000 in Plains, Mt., with burial April
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (819)[...], Montana 905

29 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]or Hamilton
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. April 22, 2000 - Thompson W ednesday in response to a me[...]passed away of
natural causes on Thursday, April 20 at Clark Fork Valley[...]Sanders County Signal March 12, 1908 - Mrs. Fred Marks
He was born on Oct. 15,[...]son Georgia Ellen Pistole was born Sept 24, 1863 Savannah,
Falls with his mother. He retire[...]ball in Thompson Falls daughters: 1] Sarah L. 21 years old born Mo; 2] Tabitha 18
for many years and was a member of th[...]Georgia was married twice: #1 J. H. Marksbury; #2
father Mike, in 1938; his mother Stojka in 1977 a[...]Georgia died Dec. 21, 1939 Thompson Falls, Mt., and her
Survivors i[...]ody was sent to Kansas City, Mo., for burial Dec. 23, 1939.
Thompson Falls; his niece Betty Kaldahl a[...]ranklin Adams.
Visitation will be Friday, April 28 from 4-7 p.m. at The Sanders County Le[...]raveside services will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 11 City, cashier of the Kansas City Journa[...]o the charity of the donor’s choice. Aug. 29, 1913 - page 3 - Joe Marksbury left yesterday fo[...]tory lists him. Thurs. June 17, 1920 - J. C. McKeel, John Bruce and Joe[...]Legion in Thompson Falls organized on Oct. 30, 1921 and[...]er the following: 1924 truck driver/clerk; 1928 residing in
Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory[...]dred M arkhan March 9, 1923; 2] Robert Nov. 28, 1926; 3] Goldie Dec. 5,
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson 1928 4] Phillip July 8, 1933.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of Local Sanders County Independent W ed. Aug 29, 1934

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (820)[...]ite; 18
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. March 26, 1936 - years of age born Lansing, Kan[...]d burned completely. Everything was saved 22, 1943 Missoula, Mont by Ralph L. Starr, Justice o[...]Irene Phyllis Baylor was born April 2, 1925 Lansing,
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]on Falls, passed away at a Veterans Aug. 20, 1980 in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Missoula,[...]She was born April 2, 1925, in Lansing, Kan., the daughter
Axel G[...]x ‘Axel’ Jolmer Markuson was born Dec. 11, 1892 family moved to St. Ignatius.
Otter Tai[...]Axel and Nesoline Markuson were married about 1920/21 Missoula until 1963 and then moved to St.[...]kuson was a member of the St. Ignatius Catholic
1920 Raymond, Mt.; 2] George A., June 27, 1924 Raymond, Church.
Mt.; 3] Keith, Jan. 23, 1927 Mt.; 4] daughter, 1930 Mt. - She is survi[...]Vance, St. Ignatius; Agnes
Neckolene died July 2, 1964 with burial July 6, 1968 in Morrison,[...]n Memorial Gardens in Missoula at 12:30 p.m. W ednesday.
#2 Nadine A. (W inn/Adams) Pal[...]a, Bill
George Alexander Markuson was born June 27, 1924 Enders, Ed Tyron, Basil Matt and Llo[...]1943, at that time he George died July 1, 2005 Dixon, Mt.
noted that he resided in Thompson F[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 19, 14, 2005 - George Alexander Markuson of Dixon, Mont.,
1[...]een accepted hand on the morning of July 1, 2005. A very tough, strong-
by the navy and will be[...]ional hospital
George married Irene Baylor July 22, 1943 Missoula, and its so-called comfor[...]Jolmer and Nicolene Amanda (Hoff)
Irene (Scott); 2] John Olen (died during birth); 3] Nicolene Markuson of Raymond, Mont. June 27, 1924, he attended
Louise (Kelly); 4] Judith Ann (Matt[...]man
Information from their marriage license # 3822 Missoula and club president and class vice p[...]ars of age born joined the Navy, May 22, 1943. He and Phyliss Irene
Raymond, Sheridan Co.[...]ylor, a high school sweetheart, were married July 22,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (821)[...]he opportunity to
Asiatic South Pacific, where he won three medals of valor. help someone in need[...]he was a master carpenter and After 52 years of marriage, George Hardisty Adams
builder[...]prominent buildings passed away on Sept. 2, 1995.
around Montana, including the Ronan Bank.[...]sweetheart George Marvin Markuson on Jan. 2, 1998. She
spent with his family in the mountains[...]Marvin Axel Markuson was born July 1, 1920 Vinning,
hitched. Marrying in 1998, she gave him[...]ad to certificate notes birth as April 9, 1921 Hennepin, Minn.)
go into a home for medical care[...]Marvin enlisted in the Army Air Force Jan. 13, 1942
few weeks by phone when George was no longer able[...]ld. Marvin married Sept. 1942 Spokane, W ashington and they
Nadine Anella died April 4, 2006 Missoula, Mt. had the followin[...]s W ednesday, April Sanders Co., Mt. - Nov. 24, 1996 Mt.
19 2006 - Missoula - Nadine Anella Adams Markuson[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Sep 16,
passed away April 4, 2006, at Village Health Care Center 1942 Local Mention - Marvin Marchuson was married last[...]army sergeant there and is a
She was born June 26, 1926, to Floyd and Ada W inn. graduate of[...]on June 14, 1943. Marvin died April 29, 1968 with burial May 2, 1968 in the
Together they made their home in Mis[...]Irene Phyllis died Aug. 17, 1980 with burial Aug. 20, 1980
Nadine was employed by and retire[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (822)[...]Penn., to Elliot Jesse Kratzer and Catherine
June 23, 1905 - Geo E. Marlowe, the attorney who spent[...]Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - April 26, 1906
decided to locate here and will open an of[...]udge, positively will not be in the race but will
2] Virginia Roselle, Nov. 18, 1908 W allace, Shosho[...]r the election of Mr. Marlowe
ID; 3] Helen, Jan. 12, 1912; 4] Mercedes, March 21, 1914, as his successor.
San Diego, CA;[...]cal
Information from their marriage license # 732 Missoula man, and his friends argue that[...]the office he seeks.
of Thompson, Montana; white; 24 years of age born George died Oct. 28, 1942 Imperial Co., Ca., with burial
Norborne, Carroll Co., Missouri to J. T. Marlowe and Alice Nov. 14, 1942 Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA.
S. Roselle -[...]Nov.
Nelly Kratzer of Curwensville, Penn; white; 20 years of age 8th Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glen[...](There is a Nellie Victoria Marlowe who died Aug. 29,
and Catherine Goodwin - she had not been previously 1954 and was buried Sept. 2, 1954 in the Missoula City
married - married by W[...]ce of the Peace W . Ontarion, Co., NY - July 2__, 1849 and died of erysipelas
B. Ross. Th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (823)[...]ield of The Missoulian, Missoula, Mr. Jn. 28, 1897 page 4 col. 4 -
endeavor.[...]H. A. M artin
May 12, 1905 - Henry Connolly and family arrived from[...]thy
and ninety nine acre
W eekly Montanian Nov. 21, 1895 - Judge Charles S.[...]Sept. 29, 1916 - Local News of Plains - Jack Martin, who[...]ers County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
June 2, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - W hile playing wi[...]July 23, 1909 - A telegram received by Sheriff Ba[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (824)[...]hildren.
County, Mont. when he was a witness Jan. 29, 1897 at the Alice later married Skinny[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935
Joseph M artin[...]ssed an appeal to the people of Thompson which is
26, 1931 Missoula, Mt. (#1Stanley R. Johnson; #2 W illiam published in this issue. Read it.[...]on page 2.)
Richard Eugene Martin died May 9, 1953, west[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Martin, 42, operator of the Black Bear Cafe in Thompson July 21, 1911 - Additional Local News - Rev. T. H. Marti[...]ospital at Hot Springs children: 1] W ren; 2] Ithamer; 3] Sophia; 4] Lucille (E.
where Mr. Mar[...]ll. Previous to coming here they Mont.; white; 23 years of age born Miles City, Custer Co.,
were e[...]sses: Grace Jean W heeler and Fred C.
Thursday at 2 p.m. in Missoula. Burial will be in the[...]Lucinda A. Hammill was born about 1921 Copeland,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (825)[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb 23, were intitiated and duly installed a[...]g a saw mill Daniel Mass was born Nov. 1852 Germany. Both of his
who had lived in Thompson Falls about 20 years ago. W ho parents were born in Pola[...]r Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday in 1900; 1] 2] 3] 4] Fred 5] Daniel B. June 1886 Nebraska
July 24, 1908 - W illiam Marxer and T. E. Riddlin of the[...]hompson Falls, Missoula County, Mt.) and for
Nov. 20, 1908 - Joseph Marxer of Millstadt, Illinois[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Mt. (June 12) he stated that he arrived in the United States in
Oct. 2, 1914 - page 3 - Born - To Mrs. and Mr. B. Mason[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday July 12, 1907 - Mrs. Mass returned on Thursday from
July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Ben F. Mason had an advertisemen[...]13 Polk directory lists him as owning a Jan. 28, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. Dan Mass of Portland,
rest[...]r the scene of their future efforts. April 12, 1917 - Eddy Echoes - Fred Mass returned from[...]tory lists him bartender at Julia died Jan. 20, 1919 Milwaukee, Oregon.
W ard Hotel.[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger Thurs. Jan. 23,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]ied at Milwaukee, Oregon, on the night of January 20.
to join her husband.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (826)912 Pioneers and Early Se[...]ite
survive here. The children are: 1] Fred Mass; 2] Daniel Sulphur Springs and later homest[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday 31, 1906 Eddy, Mt.; 2] Fred H. Jr was born Jan. 27, 1910
Dec. 22, 1905 - Daniel Mass of Thompson was a visitor in[...]Mt. Friday June 26, 1908 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred. W .
Dan died Dec. 24, 1968 with burial in Portland, Oregon. Mass June 21, 1908 a daughter.[...]Anna McGowan, one of four children.
June 28, 1907 - Lester R. W alters of Missoula and Miss[...]on Tuesday evening. The groom is a June 25, 1909 - Conductor Fred Mass came over on Sunday[...]rtland, Ore.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. June 27, 1907 page 8 col 2 The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls,[...]Mass of Thompson Falls to Lester R. Nov. 26, 1909 - Conductor Fred Mass who came down to
W a[...]rother-in-law’s funeral on Tuesday, paid
13 col 2.[...]ell in Portland. June 28, 1912 - page 3 - Fred W . Mass, an old time[...]Pacific, his run being between
(Portland Oregon); 2] Emma.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (827)[...]ck looking for Madsen. He found the
Arts in 1960-62 and was selected to place an example of his[...]in Africa Oct. 16, 1914 - front page col 2 - Skating Rink Changes
in 1974 - 1975. Consultant[...]the Smith barber shop
Veronica Mass died Nov. 2, 1987. and pool roo[...]Guy Earl Massey was born on December 11, 1882 in
management.[...]ollowing children; 1] Fred M. (Francis) May 1899; 220.00 per week and expenses (expenses paid i[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (828)[...]th Carolina.
Sanders County Signal Thurs. June 12, 1909 - Earl Burial will be made in[...]eek, Kanawha Co., W est
Earl John “Jack” Oct. 28, 1918 Butte, Mt. - Oct. 1944 Virginia[...]ey, 64 years of age born W est V.,
W W II at sea; 2] Henon John. as[...]orn
Information from their marriage license # 382 page 379 W est Virginia; children: 1] Nancy 27 years of age residing
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - G. Earl at home; 2] John 20 years of age, a coal miner; Alice
Massey of Cama[...]lla May Hart; John was married in 1881/82 in Bell Tramara, Minnesota
he had not been previo[...]lla Mae Hart. Their son Guy Earl born Dec. 11, 1882
Madeline Smith of Butte, Mont.; white; 23 years of age born Bell Tramara, Minnesota.
B[...]to the working train
Mt., burial was Saturday May 24, 1941 in the Plains near Trout Creek[...]The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Bill
The Plainsman Thursday May 22, 1941 (Front Page) - Campbell and Mr.[...]s born in Bell Tramara, Minn., on December 11, 1882 In the 1900 federal census, Missoula Co., Mt. (June 2,
and moved to Spokane with his family when[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (829)[...]in
Dec. 13, 1907 - Matheney vs Matheney plaintiff won. Cincinnati, Ohio and so he came we[...]d Mrs. Paul’s home. Mr. and Mrs.
May married #2 McCrea.[...]n Cincinnati. Three months before
May died July 21, 1965 San Diego, Calif I[...]Mormon Church. In 1862 they joined a Emigrant train for[...]s born Aug. 18, 1895 Thompson Falls, 2] Isabella R. Colman ( J. H. Mathers); 3] Andrew C[...]nd roving nature. Andrew 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 wa[...]t the age of 76,
James H. Mathers was born Nov. 22, 1846 Johnsheaven buried by the Mormo[...]e was a Henry Jan. 18, 1879 Ogden, Utah; 2] Anna May Helen
small child leaving six children,[...]e Florin Aug. 8, 1885, Thompson Falls,
June 1, 1872.[...]pers June 1, 18, 1895 Thompson Falls Mont.
1872 Greene County, Iowa. On the back of his certifica[...]to Ogden, Utah in time for their son, W illiam
1882 Ogden City, Utah.[...]8, 1879.
James married Isabella Ross Burns Dec. 23, 1877 Salt W hen May was in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (830)[...]received his certificate of ownership #512 application 205
1914 and said I just couldn’t understand why[...]d such a wonderful Section ten township 21 N of Range 29 W of Montana
life in Ogden with so much to enjoy[...]A mining claim written May 25, 1898 recorded in Vol 10
J. H. Mathers arrive[...]r a brief visit. He expects to return shortly and
21 1885, to this newly formed mining town, but by t[...]nes. The telegram stated that Mr. Mathers died at 2:30
Hotel was out of a cook part of the tim[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (831)[...]alls, Montana 921

Edna M atthews[...]Mary’s daughter is 1] Ruby B. May 12, 1914 (Fred Irvin).
Edna Matthews, picture take[...]ly 14, 1903.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Feb. 27, 1904 page 3 col 4 Fred & Abb[...]ank Fred S. Mathews was born about 1872 Buckingham, W ain
L. McCrea of Seattle, W a.[...]me there. Mr. Mathews left on white; 29 years of age born Buckingham, W ain Co., Penn.;[...]red Mathews and little son arrived here
May 3, 1912 - front page - Eugene Matthews, formerly of[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 23, 1907 - Thompson - Abbie Mathews and Fred
Feb. 18, 1916 - front page col 2 - More W esther by Eugene Mathews, t[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (832)922 Pioneers and Early Se[...]children: 1] Margery (Lawrence Barton); 2] Gertrude (Harry
Freddie Matthews was born July 21, 1932 to _____ England); 3] Ruth (Clarenc[...]1973 Colville, Stevens Co.,
to Fred Irvine - July 21, 1932. (Could be date of first W ashington.
ma[...]lville, W a. Friday for his
Thompson Falls, Mt. 1926 through 1930. On his card he older br[...]is survived by his wife, eight children, 28 grandchildren and
Howard enlisted in the Navy[...]on He arrived in the United States, Oct. 27, 1876 at the port
account of defective eye-sight[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Mont.
Nov. 22, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Howard Matthews,
w[...]d light colored hair. In 1881 or 1882 Orin was residing in Glendive, Mont. and
Sander[...]ar and his brother Roland served in the 13th Co., 20th children: 1] Eugene; 2] Fred S. 1872 Buckingham, W ain
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (833)[...]lls, Montana 923

Co., Penn; 3] Elma (Tom Caven) 4] Edna born Oc[...]- Orin Matthews petitioned for and was
Essie Dec. 27, 1883 Thompson, Mt. (#1 Fred E. McCrea, granted naturalization papers on Tuesday.
#2 Arthur Turnblad) 7] Edgar.[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt., Friday April 19, 1912 - Father
NY to Alexander Ingraham and Sarah Conel[...]laundry and mending newspaper 1891. Aug. 29, 1913 - page 4 - Mrs. Oren Matthews, former
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Orin resident of Tho[...]ernment rehabilitation program. The town
township 22, north of range 29 west. council[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (834)924 Pioneers and Early Se[...]endent Ledger, Thompson Studzynksi); 2] Lee
Falls, Mt. W ed. Dec. 26, 1934 - Local Happenings - Opal Mar[...],
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 W a. with burial May 8, 1985 in the[...]helby. Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 12 lot #7 block 48.
Karen died Sept. 20, 1935 Glasgow, Mt. Sande[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. Alzheimers disease.
26, 1961 page 4 col 5 - Former Resident’s W ife S[...]alls and during
strep germ. She was ill less than 24 hours. his senior year, he jo[...]Butte ranch near Belknap. W hile farming, he also
27, 1973 and was buried June 30,1973 City cemetery,[...]Thompson Falls in 1965, after 20 years working there.
Rolland A. & Opal[...]in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 12 lot #6
Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 7, 1918 - front pa[...]claims Eddy as
his home, is another member of the 20th Engineers who is[...]lland served in W W I in the Army in the 13th Co. 220th Thomas M[...]Rolland was elected to a six months term Jan 1, 1926 as W . M. Cummings - Thompson Falls 1917 Po[...]d how Tom, a black man, had been a
(Belknap) Nov. 28, 1930 Sandpoint, Id. by Andrew[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (835)[...]Falls, Montana 925

Neil Fullerton file, Montana State Archive,[...]hompson Falls Henry was born March 2, 1880 Breman, Germany to
remembered Tom Mathews t[...]om was a sparring in the saloons. He Aug. 25, 1911 in Fourth District Court, Thompson Falls
c[...]I # 11 Sanders County Courthouse - Henry Matthies 28
he took up residence here.[...]rah Jane (Dewdney) M atthews March 2, 1880 Bremen, Germany; which was also his last[...]Germany on the liner ‘Neckar’ part of the
J. 2] Raymond R.; 3] Rolland; 4] Howard; 5] Margaret[...]ced W ilhelm II,
(Charles Lux); 6] Gertrude ca 1902 Callahan, Col. (Leon H. Emperor of Germany[...]- He arrived in the United
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - page eight - News of Local States[...]medical attention by his father and is Nov. 12, 1915 - page 3 - Henry Matthies of Trout Creek wa[...]g the pain with little complaint. This is Nov. 26, 1915 - page 3 - Henry Matthies was a caller at[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs.
May 17, 1917 - front page col 2 - Court in Session Monday - Oct. 20, 1916 - Local Items - Henry Matthies, who is coo[...]tells us that there
of $50, temporary alimony of $25 per month and for the are now ninety[...]esiding in Thompson Falls, Mt.;
Mont. on November 23, 1893. At that time she noted that 38 years of age; born March 2, 1880; butcher working for
she resided in[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (836)[...]alls, Montana 927

Mr. and Mrs. Matulys are well known here, whe[...]of May 30,
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - 1922- (extracts in abbreviated form) - The heading in large type
1923 school year - Miss Mays, Normal Training.[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, Thompson had been awarded by the court a great mining
1923 W here the Faculty will spend their summer - Mis[...]ement in her
Sanders County Signal, Thurs, Jan. 25, 1906 - Miss favor.
Christie May l[...], 1907 - Miss Christie delivered April 2, 1932 on the ground it was obtained by
May, dau of M&M[...]fs contended that a dismissal by Mr. Justice
July 26, 1907 - Miss Christie May, operator at Eddy, vis[...]town
The Sanders County Independent Ledger June 20, 1934 - since he has recovered his mi[...]o learn of the good Falls, Mt. W ed. Dec. 12, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr. D.
fortune of D. K[...]s he has David Kind May died Feb. 24, 1955 of a stroke in his
remained on his[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (837)928 Pioneers and Early S[...]the University of Idaho - it noted The Sept. 12, 1918 Sanders County W orld W ar I draft list
tha[...]Perma, Mt.; 35 years old; born Aug. 26, 1883; farmer
Andrew M aye[...]drew Mayer, who lives alone on a his 1920 federal census Feb. 12, 13, 17, Camas Prairie, Mt. -
ranch about a mile from town has been quite sick for the two 27- 28- McAllister, Austin, 35 years of age born
weeks,[...]aynard Club Oct. 19, 1921.
Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory lists him[...]Mt. W ed. Nov. 16, 1927 - A. G. McAllister Lost W hile
The Sanders Cou[...]there on
Austin Giles McAllister was born Aug. 26, 1883 W alla foot. The woods were full of[...]elk. Night overtook him
were: 1] Louis June 1871; 22 about a foot of snow on the ground. It was[...]rried to Allen Loran Hearst freezing.
Dec. 24, 1900 Benedict, W ilson Co., KS and had two[...]given the alarm that
children: 1] Allen L Hearst; 2] child deceased. Mac had not retu[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Sept. 25, 1914 forced to go back.
- front page col 3[...]e 18, 1915 - effort was put forth.
page 3 col 2 - Hot Springs News - Mr. and Mrs. McAllister,[...]met Al Sears of Eddy who brot him to
- page 3 col 2 - Hot Springs News - Mr. and Mrs. Dave[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (838)[...]alls, Montana 929

bunch of brave friends who had spent all night[...]Mr. McAllister was born Aug. 26, 1884 W alla W alla,
Mr. McAllister was none t[...]4 their homestead on Camas Prairie. In 19222, Mr. McAllister joined the
City.[...]later the couple opened the McAllister
W ed. June 26, 1935 - Mrs. Kitty McAllister has lately been[...]attack and has found it necessary to be In 1929 they opened Birdland with cabins and a dance
und[...]ty Congregational Church.
years, coming here in 1920 when Mrs. McAllister was Pallbear[...]d, P.B. Banister and Lyle Smith.
From 1910 to 1920 the McAllisters resided in Camas S[...]d. McAllister retired in 1950 16, 1969 page 2 Kitty McAllister writes that in 1922 she
after 28 years with the Montana Power Co. (McAllister’s[...]1908) 1920 as county treasurer.
Since 1952 they have been in the real estate business in Mary K. died August 8, 1972 Missoula, Mt. and is buried
Thompson Falls. August 22nd in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Feb. section 13 plot # 2.
20, 1964 page 7 col 5 - Mrs. A. G. McAllister’s s[...]unity Congregational Church for A.G. McAllister, 82,
a Sanders County pioneer, who died at his home h[...]Lobell J. McBride was born Dec. 1882 Minnesota. His parents
Bennett and the Rev[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (839)[...]name and her birth date. 1] Mildred E. July 9, 1926; 2]
Mt. (June 5), he states that he is single; 17 years of age; is a Norine A. Oct. 16, 1923.
telegrapher; and he can read, write and speak E[...]Mt. Friday
Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934 Oct. 20, 1911 - front page - G. E. McCarter, head printe[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 25, 1918 - page eight - News of Dec. 1,[...]sts him as undertaker. Thurs. June 17, 1920 - Our school board was fortunate
Sanders Count[...]he services of Miss Alice McCarty, an
Thur, Sept. 25, 1919 - Sanders County Coroner is Dead -[...]e Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Jan. 22, 1915 - front page col 3 - Breezy Bunch of Short[...]Eugene McCarthy was born September 12, 1868 in South
See Arthur C. Preston.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (840)[...]d packed the United States mail from May 21, 1915 - page 2 - Mrs. McCauley arrived yesterday
Thompson Falls[...]alls, Mt. Thurs.
Tom Stout, editor; copyrighted 1921 pages 996-997". Jan. 7, 1916 page 3[...]during the holidays, left yesterday on No. 42 for her home at
Thompson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, Hobson, Montana.
1923 - W here the Faculty will spend their summer - M[...]Power company and left for Butte the first of
May 29, 1908 - Timothy McCarthy and John Burns of[...]Charles Michael McCauley was born Feb. 24, 1899
Henry McCartney was born to W m. J. McCa[...]onal News - following children: 1] - 12]
Clarence Herman of Prospect creek has accepted t[...]left the first of the week for his June 28, 1907 - Chas McCauley and Mr. Buckhouse both
for[...]t. Thurs. leaving for the west end.
Jan. 25, 1917 - Local Items - W m. J. McCartney of Toled[...]onald M cCauley May 29, 1908 - Chas M. McCauley of Missoula, formerly
A. Donald McCauley was born Nov. 27, 1895, Helena, connected wit[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (841)932 Pioneers and Early Se[...]er rooming at the W ard Hotel.
Charles died Nov. 28, 1953 with burial Dec. 2, 1953 in the
Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt[...]Pete M cClinchy
Emma died Dec. 25, 1956 with burial Dec. 29, 1956 in the (Peter[...]ssie M cCauley June 9, 1882 - W eeksville Items - Fred Smith & McGlinchy,[...], paid our city a visit and reports business
Aug. 22, 1913 - front page col 5 - Teachers Hires - seven[...]he 10th of February.
DeW ayne was born about 1932. (Abstracted from[...]between Mines and Railroad only 25 Miles - Leave the Cars
John[...]inchy’s.
John Lee McChesnie was born about 1962. The W eekly Missoulian,[...]1884 - Real Estate Transfers - Peter McClinky to
20, 1980 in the Thompson Falls City cemetery, Thomp[...]name and birth date of their son: 1] Richard Feb. 22, that Peter McClinche built the first log cabin on the site of
1922 - died April 17, 1988 Escambia, Florida.[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
W eekly Montanian Dec. 26, 1895 - Mrs. Sarah B. 1884[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (842)[...]Friday
Isabelle Mathers Anderson wrote in Oct. 29, 1922 about Jan. 23, 1914 - page 3 - Art McCloud Badly Hurt - Mrs.
t[...]to Pete’s where all of us including June 21, 1907 - Mrs. McClure, until recently cook at the[...]t of the time he was wet, he did not Aug. 23, 1907 - Mrs. McClure resigned her position as co[...]. E. McClure, who has been
Pete was buried Aug. 21, 1888 W ildrose cemetery, clerkin[...], who has also resigned his position in that
Aug. 28, 1888 page 2 col 7. pla[...]904 Cody, W y. to
Falls, Missoula Co., Mt. - 119-120 - P Hugh McCloskey Alma L. McClure[...]. 18, 1941 Portland, Ore. and was discharged
June 21, 1912 - page 3 - Arthur McCloud and W ad Doughty[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (843)[...]issoulian, Missoula, Mt. Nov. 19, 1901 page 8 col 2 Jan. 6, 1888 page 3 col. 4 - Died - McCorm[...]oungest child of J. H. and Kathie McCormack, aged 2 years
Cassie Clay was born about 1882 Kingston, Meeker Co., 3 months.
Minneso[...]sterday C. M. McCoy was born 1864 - died 1928 with burial in the
(Tuesday) for their home in T[...]- C. N. Thomas McCoy died June 1920 buried W ildrose
Missoulian.[...]rning. Lyle McCoy was born May 23, 1890 Elberton, W a., to
The Sanders County Le[...]Nest to the Coeur Lyle died May 1, 1921 Thompson Falls, Mt., with his
d’Alene at $1.00[...]body sent to Spokane, W a., for burial May 4, 1921. (Death
pack animal, 25 cents for each footman; 25 cents for each certificate # ).
head of loose horses and cattle. 12 ½ cents for each head of Lorene died June 20, 1990 Coos Bay, Ore.
sheep or hogs.[...]ken and
Charles Arthur McCormick was born March 24, 1889 Hannah May Dawson.
Huron, S[...]1917 W orld W ar I draft card noted the 24, 1966 - Mrs. Avv. C. McCracken’s mother Mrs. F[...]Klein of Helena dies.
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 28 years of age; born March 24, 1889 Avv C. McCracken’s son: 1] W a[...]eral services were
in the Calvary in W yoming for 2 years; tall in height; held Tuesday of[...]f her son, Avy McCracken, in Thompson Falls.
Dec. 27, 1917 - front page col 4 - One Enlists For Navy[...]Lake City Mrs. McCracken was born in 1882 at W averly, W ash., and
during the presen[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (844)[...]rances Fred married Essie Mathews Feb. 21, 1900 Thompson,
Matilda McCrea, who graduated fr[...]n the Marines and will report Gladys, Aug. 25, 1902 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sept. 9, 1993.
October 18 a[...]n the Missoula
Frank S. McCrea was born May 1872 Philadelphia, County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Fred McCrea; white; 26
Jefferson Co., New York, the son of James D. McC[...]s D. McCrea and
Frank married Edna Mathews Feb. 26, 1904 Thompson, Mary J. Sharp - marri[...]nk S. McCrea of Ingraham - married Feb. 21, 1900 Thompson, Missoula Co.,
Seattle, W ashingt[...]ed - married to Essie Mathews was born Dec. 27, 1883 Montana, the
Edna Mathews of Thompson, Mt.[...]to serve a six months term as Grand
married Feb. 26, 1904 Thompson, Mt. by E. W . W ilson,[...]ms for rent.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Feb. 27, 1904 page 3 col 4 The Sanders County Led[...]Thompson Falls 1911 Polk directory.
April 20, 1906 - Frank McCrea, brother of Fred McCrea,[...]a week. April 25, 1913 - front page col 1 - District Court - Essi[...]Friday lots 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, block 29 of the Original Townsite
March 1, 1912 - front page - Mrs. Frank McCrea, sister of[...]hompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a
March 22, 1912 - page 2 - Mrs. Frank McCrea, who has farmer.
b[...]ssie McCrea married Arthur W alter Turnblad June 12,
for Port Hill, Idaho, where she will join[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (845)[...]ont.
W . Turnblad of Thompson Falls, Mt.: white; 32 years of age Mary J. McCrea died Aug 21, 1926 and was buried in the
born Baker County, Minneso[...]Fraternal cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt. (Section 2 lot #12).
deceased by 1915) and Katherine Johnson - he ha[...]a of Thompson Book 1, page 154 July 30, 1925 - Mary J. McCrea of
Falls, Mt.; white; 32 years of age - place of birth not given, Thomps[...]-
she had been previously married - married June 12, 1916 Hugh M cCul[...]: Mr. and Mrs. W . R. Davidson. March 23, 1906 - Hugh McCullen has been given charge of[...]red hair. date was Sept. 18, 1911 vol 1 page 27.
Fred died Dec 24, 1921 and was buried in the Fraternal
cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt. (Section 2 lot # 12, buried R. Lee M c[...]tory lists his Honor as a
Essie died Aug. 5, 1982 Vancouver, Judge for[...]R. Lee McCulloch of Hamilton, was instantly
Aug. 28, 1914 - front page col 5 - Miss Gladys McCrea[...]all
Gladys married Charles Francis Alsdorf June 29, 1975 him to dinner and at the same mo[...]mmediately
Gladys married Floyd E. Decker June 12, 1922, rushed to the room and found th[...]lowing children: 1] thru his head.
James E.; 2] Jean Marie (Ridings). He had been cleaning or tinkering with a .32 caliber
Gladys died Sept. 9, 1993.[...]p July 3, 1866 New York and Thurs. April 21, 1921 - On Thursday, April 23, Judge R.
they had the following children: 1] Fr[...]n Hamilton. His death
Anthrop, Jefferson Co., NY; 2] Frank S. ca. 1873 came as a reli[...]t ailment. Judge McCulloch had resided in Montana 29
Michigan; 4] deceased.[...]J. M cCullum
Jan. 12, 1906 - J. D. McCrea of Chinook, Mont, father of[...]mer Thompson resident arrived here on May 29, 1914 - page 3 - J. McCullum, has opened a dray[...]nsfer and dray work. His telephone number is
Aug. 28, 1908 - J. D. McCrea night depot agent wa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (846)[...]as born in Ireland. His siblings were: 1] Albert; 2]
adopted by Charles W ebber.[...]ation papers we find that the Mt. (June 12) states that he came to the United States in
fami[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
there May 21, 1890. He stated that by May 26, 1890 the Sept. 15, 1911 - front page[...]Portland, Saturday. Mr.
Naturalization Vol. Page 24.) McCurdy is[...]t in
children by her: 1] W alter Stanley ca 1883; 2] Mabel Thompson Falls.
(Robert Brownle[...]ad accepted the
children: 1] Albert, 1886 Canada; 2] Melville David, 1893. position of janitor[...]Class in the Ninth Co, 20th Engineers (Forestry). He served[...]teamster for E. Preston; he was single; 26 years of age; born
July 20, 1906 - W alter E. McCurdy and Mabel Blakeslee[...]e boy butcher, who used to member until 1924. His card noted that he was resident of
p[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (847)[...]mma (Oschner) M cCurdy
Eleanor (#1 James Murdah; #2 Glenn Vail) 2] Mamie Mae W alter Stanley McCurdy was born May 31, 1883
(Ralph Roe) 3] Pearl (Oscar Allen # 2 Cecil Johnson)Mel Lennoxville, Providence of Quebec, Canada to John
and Bertha had: 1] 2] ; 3] Ethel (W illiam W idner; 4] McCurdy[...]da May 15, 1890 traveling to
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - W e notice in the Detroit, M[...]McCurdy and Bertha Trueaxe were there May 21, 1890. His stated that by May 26, 1890 the
married in Missoula Saturday. The cere[...]who is a Justice of Naturalization Vol. Page 24.)
the Peace in that city.[...]was elected to serve a six months term in July 1925 July 20, 1906 - W alter E. McCurdy and Mabel Blakeslee
a[...]McCurdy is an old time Thompson boy and the old
12, 1959 W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Montan[...]butcher, who used to
(Cemetery location, quarter 2; no # 10; block 7) (death preside behind the block at the John W illis butcher shop
certificate #2152 Sanders County Courthouse) - His obituary befor[...]here with Mr. W illis to Glasgow,
Thursday Feb. 12, 1959 Front Page - Melville McCurdy, Mont[...]cCurdy, 68, will be conducted today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. Mr. McCurdy returned to Thompson to acce[...]ude his widow, Bertha, at the family home; May 21, 1907 in the Sanders County Courthouse, stating[...]r, W ash. and Mrs. Cecil Johnson, Trout Creek; 24 years of age; butcher by trade; dark complexion;[...]ort, W ash; a sister, Mrs. Mabel height; 142 pounds; black hair and brown eyes. (Declaration
B[...]ctory lists him - (1909 lists
Bertha died April 26, 1963 with burial in the City two W alt[...]een reason).
Cemetery., Thompson Falls, Mt. - sec 2 lot #9 block 7. W alter was naturalized[...]1910 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls,
2, 1963 page 5 col 6 - Mrs. M. McCurdy Rites Conduc[...]nd C. H.
Funeral services were held W ednesday at 2 p.m. in the Norton.
Community Congregation[...]in 1958. 24, 1914 Thompson Falls; 2] Alice, Aug 1917 Thompson
Survivors include four daughters, Prosser, W ash; a Falls - Aug. 1920.
brother, Jim Hale, Troy; 13 grandchildre[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (848)[...]Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

May 12, 1911 - W . S. McCurdy to Marry - W . S. McCurdy[...]anders County Independent Ledger Thurs. Aug. 5, 1920 -
home of Miss Oschner’s sister, Mrs. John W . Smith at 1623 Death Claims Little Alice McCurdy Thursday[...]s born was born W isconsin the daughter 1921 Thompson Falls - W . S. McCurdy, the well known[...]m his brother Mel that Sunday
May 19, 1911 - page 2 - article on W alter McCurdy’s afte[...]sler and Rew placed him under an
marriage on page 2 col 3, bottom of page. ane[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 24, The Thompson Falls school records[...]daughters name and her birthdate - Mabel E June 24, 1914.
W alter McCurdy, a daughter. To begin wit[...]and is taking a much Mont. W ed. April 12, 1939 - Robert Brownlee, brother-in-
needed vacat[...]to strawberries and small Emma died Dec. 27, 1958 Spokane, W ash. with burial
fruit. The dea[...]Plaster and Shingles. Tuesday at 2 p.m., in the Community Congregational
Th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (849)[...]The Missoula Gazette Daily, 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 Ill[...]-
Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah Sept. 29, 1893 - Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to cross the river wit[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, and John M. Benjamin of Bismarck, went wi[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, W m. Fisher, Peter McDermott and J. Donan[...]erry passed the falls, she swung over to an eddy
$2,000.[...]upon his filling a sufficient bond in the sum of $2,000. mule and clung to it until a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (850)942 Pioneers and Early S[...]child: 1] Douglas Milton.
Ireland, married Sept. 28, 1885 Shoshone Co, Idaho Jean D[...]y Friday Bruce Alan McDonald died Aug. 28, 2005.
Aug. 25, 1882 - Down the Road. - J. C. McDiarmid has[...]Hammond & Co’s store at 1, 2005 - Bruce Alan McDonald, 86, of Thompson Falls,[...]ompson passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, surrounded
Falls.[...]his grandchildren. Bruce loved to fish and
March 28, 1884 - Trout Creek - Messers Lynch &[...]rn June 13, 1919 in Brownlee, Neb., to Dudley
May 2, 1884 - K. Maher, T. J. Demers, J. C. McDiarmid,[...]exa Allen were married in February
McDairmid for $25 tract of land at Thompson Prairie. (160[...]ned
at Thompson Falls. For $400 quit claim to lot 2 block 18 and operated B&J Towing and Rad[...]preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, Claude
29, 1884 - noted the birth of J. C. McDiarmid’s d[...]assie M cDonald
Alexander C. McDonald died Nov. 21, 1909 and buried Cassie McDo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (851)[...]rs. Harry Kemmerer for the past year.
Aug. 30, 1912 - front page - School Opens Tuesday - The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb 27,
following teacher has been employed for the ensuing year: - 1952 - Staff Sgt. Dewey McDonald returned to Thompson[...]Falls last week to spend a 30-day furlough after 21 months
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]hilippines and in Korea. He arrived the 14th
Aug. 22, 1913 - front page col 5 - Teachers Hires - fifth[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 20,
June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers Elected for 1958 Thursday pa[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Kemmerer.
Nov. 22, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - C. T. Jefferson left Fern died Feb. 9, 2003 Othello, Adam Co., W ashington.
this morning f[...]mpson Falls. Oct. 23, 1908 - J. McDonald of Thompson visited his
Se[...]His brothers and sister were: 1] Tom; 2] Joe; 3] Angus; 4]
A former student of Leon Ros[...]Dec. 8, 1882 - Local Mention - Zeb Harris recently made a[...]he met Duncan M.
the following children: 1] Kaye; 2] Dewey Jr.; 3] Stephen; McDonald, who took[...]ad, handed the
Fern E. Kemmerer born Jan. 11, 1923 to Harry F. reins to Duncan, and[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jun 20, and cargo for an even nine hundred[...]ey, Jr., have been staying with her Sept. 12, 1913 - front page col 3 - (abstracted fro[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (852)[...]e was
Alma’s children are: 1] Hima Duncan Jr.; 2] Irma residing in Plains, Mt. Eventually he was placed in the 20th
(W heeler of St. Maries, Ida.); 3] Barbara (Fr[...]t.
Hima and Alma Baldwin McDougal, was born Sept. 24, Feb. 220th Engineers because of his
thirteen men out of 5[...]is enlistment he listed his home Interest Col 2 - Among the Sanders county boys who
as Thompson F[...]W illiam married Lillian E. W hite Feb. 18, 1920
McDougal Killed in Vietnam - The United States A[...]nders
that her son, Sp. E4 Hima (Duffy) McDougal, 20, has been County Courthouse, Thompson F[...]y less than three McDougall of Plains, Mt.; 32 years of age born Pittsburg,
weeks.[...], in and Laura J. Huistis - married Feb. 18, 1920 Thompson
which all 12 aboard the craft lost their lives. It was believe[...]le fishing. In camping
E/4 Hima (Duffy) McDougal, 20, who was killed in Vietnam with Bill Mo[...]fishermen.
W illiam C. McDougall was born Aug. 22, 1887 Mingo, The veteran burial rec[...]urg, Penn. to John McDougall and 4th BN 20th Engineers; died June 15, 1936 burial in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (853)[...]to Eva Rhymey of Thompson, Mont.; white; 21 years of age
term of 18 months.[...]- she had been previously married - married Feb. 25,
Copper King, is located about three and one-hal[...]ippert and S. E. Smith.
by James McLaughlan in 1882. After taking out some good Eva Robinso[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 26,
operated quite extensively, George Good having[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Falls, Mt. W ed. Feb. 12, 1936 - front page - District Court April 5, 1912 - page 3 - Charles McEvers applied for
Proceeding[...]- 710 - In the Matter homestead entry on 120 acres in the southwest quarter of the
of the gua[...]of his estate. northeast quarter of section 22 in township 21 north, range
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, 23 west. Entry was approved.
Mt., W ed. Oct. 16, 19[...]of years he has been mentally deranged June 25, 1915 - page 2 - Chas McEvers, who recently sold
and was taken c[...]Eva B. (Robinson) M cEvers Jr. June 25, 1915 - page 3 - Charles McEvers of Thompson
#2 Loretta (W oodard) Falls[...]71 W estfield, section 17, township 21 north, range 28 west. The
Plymouth Co, Iowa to W illiam McEvers[...]Falls 1905 Polk directory lists him as a 20, 1923 Thompson Falls, Mt.
farmer.[...]McEvers of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 52 years of age born
He was married in Thompson to Eva Robinson on Feb. 25, Little Sioux, Iowa, Monia Co., Io[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (854)[...]the mouth of Cherry Creek.
married - married Feb. 20, 1923 Thompson Falls, Mt by W hen the fam[...]____ W oodard and W eekly Montanian Sept 12, 1895 - Mr. McEverts and
in Oct. 1908 was granted[...]d onto the sleighs.
Pearl McEvers was born Dec. 24, 1909 in Thompson A yoke of oxen[...]led twice as much as the
Pearl married husband #2 W illiam J. Shroeder. horses.
Pearl died Oct. 7, 2005 Portland, Oregon. W hen[...]Cr.,
Oregonian, Portland, Ore., W ed. Oct. 19, 2005 - Pearl Eugene Preston used to haul th[...]:30. Sunday, crossing with his ferry.
Oct. 23, 2005, in tabernacle Seventh - day Adventist Church[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday
Pearl McEvers was born Dec. 24, 1909 in Thompson Feb. 9, 1912 - page 3 - Theodore McEvers has sold to R. J.
Fal[...]ers 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 nearly lost a leg
2001.[...]James Treanor.
Theodore McEvers was born June 12, 1877 Minona The Sept. 12th, 19[...]n Falls,
was one of six children: 1 ]W illiam Jr. 2] Charles 3 ]Charity Mt.; 39 years of age; born June 12, 1879; farmer working
(O‘Clark) 4] Abbie (#1 Fred Matthews, #2 Roy E. Cameron, for himself; nearest rela[...]for $4 a ton. These bones when April 2, 1964 col 4 - Earliest Pioneer T. McEvers[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (855)[...]Funeral services tentatively have been set for 2 p.m. end of his pole and pulled him out[...]t officiating. Burial will be in the May 12, 1905 - W . E. McEvers accompanied by his son
W i[...]lots No. 4 & 5 Sec.
following children: 1] W ill; 2] Abbie ca. 1886 Mandan, 13, Lots 1,2,3, Sec. 24 T. 21, R. 29.
Morton Co. North Dakota, (#1 Fred Mathews; #2 Roy E. The Sanders County Ledger,[...]iday
Cameron); 3] Theodore; 4] Charity O. ca Nov. 28, 1973 Aug. 19, 1910 - page 3 - Mr. M[...]as City, W yandott Co., Kas. (#1 Harry E. Clark, #2 Thompson, has been dangerously sick sin[...]); 6] Charles; 7] (James Treanor). Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 - Chas McEvers was in from his[...]the David W illiam E. McEvers died Sept. 23, 1910 Thompson Falls,
Thompson monument. (Inform[...]his birth and death dates and that he has been a 24
collection) Mrs. Janet Mass stated that she is s[...]1887, but she does not remember the 12, 1830 - Sept. 24, 1911)
year she was sent to the asylum. Later sh[...]after buying out Joe children: 1] Charles 2] W illiam jr. (died 1937 and buried in
Chapplier.[...]eodore (d ied 1964 and
then put the whiskey into 12 oz bottles for sale. W illiam also buried in Th[...]e states that he is 67 years of Mt. section 24, township 21N, range 29W - entered July 8,
age, been married twice; is a[...]5, 1911 - page 3 - W m. McEvers of Thompson
April 28, 1905 - W illiam McEvers, one of the Thompson applied for homestead entry of 120 acres in section 13, T
boys employed on the Kirky drive, had a close call the other 21N, R. 23W . Entry was suspended. Missoulian.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (856)[...]Nov. 7, 1875 in Monona Ledger Sept. 22, 1937).
County, Iowa, to W illiam E. McEvers and[...]- Dave McFadden, one of the new settlers in
April 28, 1905 - W illiam McEvers, one of the Thompson[...]Thompson Falls, Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 29, 1936 - front page col 1 - Forest
Mt. Friday Feb. 12, 1909 - Current rumor is to the effect that Ser[...]W illiam and Lillie had four children: 1] Harry; 2] Ralph; Pat McFadden and Matt Stowe, they came into Thompson
3] Pearl, Dec. 24, 1909 Thompson Falls, Mt. (#1 F[...]fore the railroad was completed. Pat
Birmingham; #2 W illiam J. Schroeder); 4] Myrtle, (Morris).[...]room,
Dec. 31, 1909 - A daughter was born on Dec. 24 to W illiam rooms, bar room and butcher sh[...]ders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday July 19, 1912 - Austin Frazier & Viola M cF[...]r W ashington, in Spokane, W ash.; he was 32 years of age; born Feb. 11,
where he and his fami[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Sept. 25, 1914 SPW A, Portland, Ore; nearest relat[...]s taken to the Thompson Falls, Mont. In 1920 remaining a member until
hospital at Plains, southeast of here, today after almost six 1923. His card noted that he resided in Thompson Fall[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 21, 1921 - A meeting of Sanders Post
Unable to move for[...]nd today by his hall on Monday evening, May 2, at 8 o’clock. Refreshments
brother, The[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (857)[...]iday Mrs. Hugh McGillis Saturday, April 29th, a son.
May 1, 1914 - page 3 - W illiam McGarv[...]hru town Sunday on their way to Texas. Members of
22, 1907, it states the Mrs. Lizzie Jones was born i[...]ie M. McGilvery was married twice: #1 ___ Cavin; #2
Jan. 24, 1913 - page 3 - Chris McGillis has leased the[...]Earl M cGilvary
W eekly Montanian Dec. 27, 1895 - Dan McGillis, Thos Earl McGi[...]days with relatives here this week. Mr.
May 1914; 2] son April 29, 1916. McGilvray[...]occasion to visit his relatives before
May 10, 1912 - front page - Fire in Daisy Gulch Burns[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. May 13, 1897 page 4 col 2
Feb. 20, 1914 - page 3 - Hugh McGillis returned home[...]y Rose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
May 22, 1914 - page 3 - Born - Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McGilli[...]- Ines Estelle McGinnis was born Dec. 4, 1892 Mississippi
1915 Polk directory lists him.[...]Falls, Mt.
of W illiam Foster and Ada Baker Nov. 23, 1915. Friday June 9, 1911 - pa[...]age was received by Mr. and Mrs. George Good
Jan. 28, 1916 - Hugh McGillis came up Sunday on No. 42 yesterday from Missoula, advisin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (858)[...]ildrose cemetery, Thompson Oct. 11, 1912 - front page col 1 - Mrs. McGinnis has
Falls, Mt.[...]oe M cGinnis
children: 1] Inez Estelle Dec. 4, 1892. Salt Lake Tribune, Sa[...]Gorman M cGowen
Cemetery records June 17, 1902 with burial on the 19th. The Sanders C[...]er’s death. Aug. 23, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Mrs. J. H. McKay[...]w, Gorman McGowen, an
buried W ildrose cemetery); 2] Inez Estelle born Dec. 1892, interesting letter. Gorman will be remember[...]ughter, Ines, who left her birthdate as 1852). Her siblings were: 1] Mrs. J. Z.
Thompson about[...]d again last week and Flagler of Plains; 2] Ida (Marotz of Pasadena, Calif.); 3]
are[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (859)952 Pioneers and Early Se[...]ed by F. B. Clark of Thompson Falls are some
Oct. 20, 1882 - Local Mention - J. A. McGowan, formerly[...], and who has been working on the Sept. 23, 1887 - County Board - (part of an action inquir[...]laim, Sanders County Signal Thurs, Jan. 25, 1906 - Mr. J. A.
near Belknap located Jan. 18th[...], where his boyhood home was.
to Nell McLeod for $200, lots 8 & 9, block 2, Thompson Sanders County Signal Thur[...]Sanders County Signal Thurs. June 12, 1909 - Fires are
The W eekly Missoulian, Misso[...]started a small store at Marent gulch March 24, 1911 - page 3 - The condition of J. A. McGowan[...]uried April 10, 1911 in the Plains cemetery.
July 29, 1887 - County Correspondence - Horse Pla[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (860)[...]Lewis and Marjorie had: 1] Robert Lewis Sept 2, 1919; 2]
John M cGowen Marcia Ann May 8, 1923; 3] Charles K March 22, 1931.
The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Te[...]- The Lewis E. McGowen family left last
Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to cross the river wit[...]Robert ‘Bob’ McGowan was born Sept. 2, 1919 to Lewis
and John M. Benjamin of Bismarck,[...]mpted to swim ashore, but was Aug. 22, 1913 - front page col 1 - Clifton McGrane[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (861)[...]of the best ranches on the W oodlin Jan. 21, 1910 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. F. G. McGrane are[...]ead with an iron bar, killing him and March 12, 1910 - page 3 - F. G. McGrane spent several days[...]F. George had the following children: 1] Mildred; 2] Mr. McGrane has his eye on a location in[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
July 27, 1906 - F. G. McGrane left for Portland, Oregon, on Dec. 22, 1911 - front page - It is reported that F. G.
Su[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
possessor of a half interest in the Excha[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (862)[...]cGuigan;
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. June 2, 1938 - Local granddaughter Jasmine McGu[...]6, 2007 - Memorial services for Elsie Faye McGuigan wi[...]ents in Noxon where he attended Aug. 10, 2007 at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Missoula of Cance[...], Idaho and had the following children: 1] Roger; 2] Christopher McGuigan was born to Albert[...]and Elsie Roe.
Elsie Faye Roe was born June 2, 1937 Thompson Falls, Chris married[...]riff’s
Lyle entered the National Guards in 1952 and the Army in department about 2001 - (Picture of Chris and his K-9 dog
Nov. 1954[...]the opportunity to be part of the Sanders County
2, 1958 page 2 - Noxon - Army Sgt. Albert Lyle McGuigan,[...]umholder, Germany. training over 2000 5th and 6th graders county wide to say
The 25-year-old-soldier, whose wife, Elsie, is with him[...]Sanders County from May 1992 until the fall of 1999 when
Lyle and Elsie’s[...]ng bird chasing
Thompson Falls, Mt. at the age of 24 years. His burial was and playing ball 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[...]training areas like special
Elsie died Aug. 10, 2007 Missoula, Mt. respons[...]officer, basic and advanced narcotics detection,
2007 Thurs. - Elsie Faye McGuigan, 70, of Thompson[...]ous other schools. In
passed away Friday Aug. 10, 2007 at St. Patrick’s Hospital, August 1999[...]Valor for entering the icy
Elsie was born June 2, 1937 in Thompson Falls to W alter[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (863)[...]County Correspondence - Horse Plains - 27, 1914 - James McHugh Dies Suddenly. - J. J. McHu[...]per carrying his death notice - The
W ed., August 27, 1930 - Local Happenings - Bought Missoulian Feb. 28, 1914 page 6 col 2 - Death of J. J.
Property in town - J. G. McGurk[...]lots to the Iron Jas J. McHugh died Feb. 20, 1914. (Death certif. # 1001
Daisy Mine Incorpor[...]nty Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Sold Lots Along River - J. B.[...]15 Polk directory lists him as a brick
May 11, 1932 - Mr. J. B. McGurk, President of the Gravity[...]tosh was born July 9, 1915 Drumheller,
W ed. Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Mr. and Mrs. J. B.[...]Don was inducted into the Army Dec. 22, 1942 Butte,
Sanders County Independent Ledger Thomps[...]he airport is opposite the was discharged March 27, 1946 Avon, Conn.
farm of Virgil Thompson, forme[...]ently in St. Louis. #2 Frances Willard W right[...]Norman McIntosh was born Feb. 2, 1883.
Dan M cHoney[...]ldren: 1] Donald June 9, 1915 Drumheller, Canada; 2]
stayed home for good climate.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (864)[...]er shop in the Norman McIntosh died May 26, 1969 Spokane,
W right building. Prior to that h[...]rove to Missoula Saturday to have his 29, 1969 page 6 col 6 - Services Today for Retired[...]ed in W ildrose Cemetery Thursday at 2 p.m. under the direction of the
cemetery, Thompso[...]W illard W right in 1945. May (ere 29) 1969 in Spokane, W ash.
Frances was born June 29, 1885, at Cincinnati, Ohio, a Surviv[...], where she Frances (W illard) died Jan 21, 1988 buried Jan 24, 1988
was graduated from high school in 1907. Sh[...]ter, Mont. McIntosh died on a Thursday, Jan. 21, 1988, at the age of
on the Yellowstone River, where they dry land farmed. She 102 years, of natural causes at Clark Fork Valley Nur[...]ssoula on Monday
had resided in Spokane at East 4427 Hartsun. In May 1969 for a few days vis[...]that had flown over the capitol, which she 129 - (and from family relating this to the c[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (865)[...]rked as a transit man on the NPRR, Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - J. H. McKay, a recent democratic[...]had a layoff from his duties as operator at
March 28, 1873 - Local Jottings -Messrs Alfred Mahler,[...]d hospital in Missoula
He married Anna in 1881/82 and they had the following and will be laid up for some time.
children: 1] Janet (Fred Mass); 2] Anna C., March 30, 1883 The Sanders Coun[...]hurs.
Peterson, Clay Co. Iowa (#1 Alex McDonald; #2 M. Barney March 1, 1917 - Local Items -[...]ce. The old gentlemen’s fingers are a bit stiff
27, 1904 with burial June 28, 1904 Plains Cemetery, Plains, after many y[...]Oct. 25, 1917 - front page col 5 - W ith all this talk a[...]to the yet his work is true and even and you won’t find any
United States in 1880 and was natura[...]fect in every respect or he is branded as a
April 27, 1906 - J. H. McKay, mayor of Eddy states[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (866)[...]d 4] C. Ruth 1917 Idaho; 5] Thomas 1920 Mt.; 6] Annie M.
undoubtedly be welcomed by the newly organized Red 1922 Mt.; 7] Robert 1925 Mt.; 8] Rosie 1928/28 Mt.; 9]
Cross, and he stated that he would gladl[...]ger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Ann died March 1929 Eddy, Sanders County, Montana Jan.[...]f
Sanders County Independent Ledger March 13, 1929 - Plains, was solemnized by Father[...]s. him fully worthy of the prize he has won. The young couple
Fred Mass at Paradise last W ed[...]ving relatives, his son John F. McKay July 26, 1907 - Miss Christie May, operator at Eddy, vis[...]Christie A. (M ay) M cKay Dec. 25, 1908 - Born to Agent and Mrs. J. F. McKay at[...]0 - page 3 - John F. McKay is also a railroad
May 26, 1905 - John McKay a former Thompson boy is now[...]ocal Items - John McKay arrived in town the
Eddy, 23 (1885) years of age, born Peterson?, Clay Co.,[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Jan. 12, 1908 Plains by the Catholic Priest Loiseau. (Boo[...]7 - Local Items - John McKay’s father is
1 page 29) they had the following children: 1] John C. Dec[...]erical work in the county clerk and
19, 1908 Mt.; 2] Francis A. 1911; 3] Maurice J. 1914 Idaho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (867)962 Pioneers and Early Se[...]f his dream of a socialistic
section 10, township 25 north, range 32 west. Mr. McKay paradise is realized th[...]d noted the John probably died March 1972 Missoula, Mont.) (Must
following: John Francis Mc[...]sors office. Daughter of Alex
Legislature 1919, 1921, 1922, 1924, 1930; farmer. McKay.
The 1930[...]A. N. & (Bealer) M cKeel
12, page 47B &48A # 77-78 - McKay, John F.; rents hi[...]ner and
home; 45 years old; married at the age of 23 years; born Joseph Bealer.
Iowa; father[...]born Ohio: laundry.
(children): John C. 21 single; Mt.; Francis A. 19 years, Mt.; The[...]visiting her
Mt.; Robert B. 5 years Mt.; Rose L. 2 years 3 months, Mt. for some time past, l[...]Daniel W alter McKeel was born March 9, 1924
Independent Ledger, will speak at an open-air me[...]“Danny” enlisted into the Navy June 7, 1942 Helena, Mt.,
the state of W ashington. He will sp[...]Information from their marriage license # 2406 page 537
Ledger spoke in Thompson Falls Friday[...]expected a wild, wavy haired March 9, 1924; 22 years of age; white; he had not been
typical radi[...]be taken for a man of 35 to 38 years of age. 27, 1921; 25 years of age; white; she had not been
John McK[...]uch Esther Scott Kelly was born Feb. 27, 1921 St. Ignatius,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (868)[...]of Plains.
He was born March 9, 1924 the son of the late Jefferson The ceremon[...]sister, Mabel Ora Herriott was born July 21, 1892 in Thompson
Mrs. Paul O’Hare, Billings and 14 n[...]iday
Jefferson Cartwright McKeel was born Sept. 29, 1878 Sept. 25, 1914 - front page col 6 - Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Li[...]] K/Catherine Mae, ‘Kitty Mae’ March 4, 1916; 2] Daniel Mr. McKeel, by holding to a large iron bar with his right
W alter, March 9, 1924. hand, sa[...]plications set in, he
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 21 years of age born Thompson will reco[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (869)[...]ommunity congregational Church with the Rev.
June 2, 1916 - page 3 col 4 - Meet After 22 years - Mr. and Leigh W allace, pastor of t[...]he has not Mrs. Laine was born July 21, 1892 in Thompson Falls, the
seen for 22 years. (Rest of article tells about his peach far[...]iott, and has been a
in Grand Junction and why he won’t be selling it.) life-long resi[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.; 39 years of age; born Sept. 29, 1878; Thompson Falls High School in 1911[...]17 Polk directory notes that he is now a 1942. In September 1954, she married W aino Laine, who[...]a member of the Royal Neighbors and Mt. Silcox
1920 Thompson Falls, Mt. - J. C. McKeel returned from[...]ls, Mrs. L. D. Foster, Seattle
Thurs. March 31, 1921 - Jeff McKeel, who has been on the and[...]nders County Independent Ledger Thurs. Aug. 11, 1921 contributions to the Heart Fund.
Thomps[...]#2 Nettie
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, T[...]Mrs. J. C. McKeel reports that her Sept. 29, 1878 Neb.; 2] Mark G. McKeel, 1879 Grand
daughter Catherine an[...]t Montana State U. and is widely Page 247C (condensed version of census) - M. Z. McKeel
a[...]student body. 28 years of age, born in Georgia, father born in Tn[...]Dec 9, 1943 mother in Ga.; wife Hannah 23 years of age born in Iowa her
Thompson Falls Fra[...]Billings, Mont. with burial age born Neb.; 2] Mark S. 1 year old born in Neb; his
in th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (870)[...]al cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 3 plot # 2.
Mark married the second time to Nettie.
The[...]near Sanders County Signal Thur Jan. 23, 1909 - Thompson -
Trout Creek. He was in partne[...]sas City. M. Z. McKeel died Tuesday morning, Oct. 27 parachutist wings after completing th[...]re. He was listed in the Thompson Falls 1927 high school
During his residence here, Mr. McKee[...]Id. to Kenneth W . McKenzie and Jennie Eastman.
29, at 3 p.m.[...]graduated from recruit training Jan. 26 at the Naval Training
Thompson Falls 1909 Polk[...]County Ledger June 11, 1959 Thompson Falls,
Nov. 28, 1913 - page 3 - The mother of Mrs. N. E. McKeel[...]son. Sanders County Ledger Jan 4, 1962 Thursday, Thompson
This is the first time she has[...]e, is home on leave from San Diego, where he
Nov. 28, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. Nettie McKeel has purchase[...]isting of 4 lots Sanders County Ledger Oct 25, 1962 Thursday Thompson
and a three room house.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (871)[...]weeks visiting his Kenneth died July, 30, 1982 Thompson Falls, Mt. with
parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. W . McKenzie, and several brothers burial Aug 4, 1982 in the W hitepine cemetery. W hitepine,
and siste[...]Mt.
(Bernice Baylor Oct 27, 1962 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.)[...]enzie Roy A. McKenzie was born Sept 24, 1936 Dover, Id. to
#2 Ella Joy (Roe) Kenneth W .[...]Kenneth W arren ‘Mac’ McKenzie was born May 24, 1914 Sanders County Ledger Thompson[...]nneth W . McKenzie Thompson Falls
Clarence Felix; 2] Catherine; 3] Nellie; 4] Margaret; 5] too[...]treatment at Fort Sam Houston March 2. The
Kenneth met and married Jennie Eastman and[...]al service school
following children: 1] Roy Sept 24, 1936 Dover, Id; 2] for high ranking Army civilian, medical[...]nt, Id (Leonard Lovhaug); 4] Everett April 16, 1942 would sort patients according to wounds and[...]son.
Her siblings were: 1] Carrol (Milton Inman); 2] Jerry (#1 Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan 5, 1956
Bud Gallager, #2 Dolan); 3] Jim. Th[...]ng in the woods for Oliver and Oliver Dec. 27.
logging company in the Sandpoint, Idaho area. W[...]Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 26,
operation was moved to the Thompson River area,[...]al’s dental clinic. SP3 McKenzie is
Eriven Feb. 21, 1938 Sandpoint, Id; 2] Ruthie Aug. 14, married to the former P[...]vhaug. Leonard was graduated with the class of 1952 and
Ella Joy Roe was born Oct. 28, 1914 Polk City, Iowa to served a two-yea[...]955. Following his discharge from the service, he
2] Alyce; 3] Eldon; 4] Ralph; 5] Frank; 6] Marge; 7[...]in this house until their deaths. 11, 1917; 2] Montella April 29, 1919 Blackfoot, Bingham
Ella died July 24, 1980 Missoula, Mt., with burial July 28, Co., Idaho (Clifford W eatherly). .
19[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (872)[...]had four children: 1] Louis O. April 1894 Mt.; 2] Albert
News - Mrs. Margaret McKinley spent Sunda[...]Mt.
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Aug. 20, 1936 Thurs. - Heron Mrs. Minnie Thomas. died July 22, 1901, and was buried
News - Mrs. McKinley spent the week end at her home in July 23, 1901 Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.
Thompson Fall[...]f their daughter Montella, Chester McKinney May 27, 1905 Missoula, Mt. and they had one
is named as[...]was born to Lincoln, Nebraska to V. May 27, 1905, she noted that her father was deceased.
W[...]ast Thursday. Mr. McLain worked in the camps
page 2 col 1 - Marriage - both parties residing in Thomp[...]s D. him. Another man was injured.
Thomas); 2] Catherine Dec. 1889 Mt.
The W eekly Missoulian[...]dex to the W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 2,
and stock business. They are welcomed wit[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (873)[...]0 federal census, June 13, 1900 Jocko township # 92 which was slowly ebbing away. Mr. McLare[...]y revolver was purely accidental.
Nov. 24, 1905 - W . M McLaren, bookkeeper at W halen’s[...]ted by the Masons, as wished by Mr. McLaren.
Nov. 2, 1906 - W illiam D. McLaren, the popular Republic[...]otes Mrs. M. R. Gray; Daniel McLaren;
Montana for 21 years. During that time he has served in[...]day with brief services at the house at 1:30
July 26, 1907 - W . D. McLaren will shortly be joined he[...]e last night to prepare the body for burial.
Nov. 29, 1907 - Mrs. W . D. McLaren arrived from St. Pau[...]Thompson her home. page 1 col 2 - Death in Thompson Falls,
W illiam died March[...]ears, 6 Sanders County Signal March 12, 1908 - L. C. Rinard of
months and 9 days Thompso[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
just below the heart and piercing the left lung.[...]ing to Thompson Falls, burn coal here, but 25 cents per bushel gives a burner fair
wher[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (874)[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]ron
Mary married W illiam S. Bradbury Nov. 1, 1892 O’Keefe ranch which is only a[...]Her siblings were 1] Jim; 2] Alice; 3] Blanche; 4] .[...]mouth of Butte Gulch about 2 miles east of Murray. She
1900 federal census,[...]uring W orld W ar I. He the river in Sec. 22, T21N R 29 W .
enlisted the latter part of 1916 earl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (875)[...]e will be gone for two
W alter Keeton ca 1868 Tx; 2] Mollie, Sept. 1869 Texas (J. months or[...]., Sept. 1870 Texas; 4] Thaddeus Asberry, March 12, come this winter but will if I make money enough to get
1872 Texas; 5] Minnie Bell, March 1875 Texas[...]think I will make
(___Gaines); 6] Eliza A., Jan. 21, 1877 Texas; 7] Felix something here[...]l Robert to be on his guard for he is in
April 1882 Texas (Claude Johnstone); 9] Marion H. June 2, danger of being killed at any time I h[...]o hunt. I
Clarissa Isabelle Beaty was born Jan. 21, 1849 DeKalb, saw an awful large bear[...]her crop in that county if I can help it.
June 1862. Served until the regiment was disbanded[...]use and powder and tools to March the 22nd, 188?
work the lege with the other one[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (876)972 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

flour is only $2.40 a hundred, potatoes from 65 to 90 cents Isabelle died Aug. 24, 1888 Milstrap, Parker Co., Texas.
per hundred p[...]trap, Parker Co, Texas.
one cent per pound onions 2 cent beff 20 cents bacon 18 In 1892, some four years after Clarissa died, Felix and h[...]had but little snow yet on the summit it is 15 or 20 took out a life insurance policy with New[...]d.” He had a saloon in Mineral W ells
for thear won’t be so many men or at least so many broken[...]in whether I (space) even see Louis 6-6-19\7025 W aterman St. - Mrs. Minnie Gaines
any of them o[...]lenty to eat here - has
be high he can come for $125.00 or less it cost me $26.50 to keton come home yet. W ould like to know Lottie says she
Kansas City $71.00 dollars to Bozeman $25.00 to will write to you as so[...]was buried next
The Bastrop Advestisor, January 26th, 1884 reprinted the to his wife, Isabe[...]en, Gage would die at 17 homestead entry 3246 serial no. 01073 for Alexander W .
years and on[...]cLeod of Trout Creek, Mt., on May 18, 1908 for E1/2 NE,
days as inscribed on Isabell’s headstone, as she too would SW NE, section 18, township 24N, range 31W on June 2,
pass from the birth of this child.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (877)[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday to Nell McLeod for $200, lots 8 & 9, block 2, Thompson
May 23, 1913 - page 3 - A. W . McLeod of Trout Creek[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]morning to visit the Montana
Arthur Judson McLeod 26 years of age; miner; light Antimon[...]d has many pleasant recollections of those
13, 1912.[...]le he would more than likely return here and
Aug. 2, 1907 - Arthur McLeod, a young miner employed at[...]n as Thompson river which forms a confluence
July 24, 1908 - Frank Alsdorf and Arthur McLeod were in[...]April 12, 1912 - page 3 - A. J. McMillan, an old timer in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (878)[...]atchman at the mill.
three camps, employing about 200 men, that the Bonner mill The Sanders Co[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
has turned out about 32 million feet of lumber during the Sept. 28, 1906 - H. McNeely, who is employed at the
past year, and are logging about 132 million feet this year. pumping station at Tro[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday his family.
May 23, 1913 - page 3 - A. J. McMillian of Bonner, an o[...]Sol and Zou had three children: 1] Edan Sept 1892 Mont.;
Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory lists him as an iron 2] W illiam Aug 1894 Mont; 3] Fred Aug 1896 Minneso[...]Mt. (June 8, ) Sol stated that he was 29 years of age, laborer
Ern[...]hich they have named the Rosebud. The boys
ran a 12 foot tunnel and opened up a fine ledge of gray[...]the Deer Horn. Violet and America Samson Dec. 23, 1890 Thompson Falls.[...]John L. M cNierney
April 21, 1905 - Eugene McNeeley has moved his family[...]ton
Hugh had the following children: 1] Lester; 2] ; 3]. Thompson Falls 1905 Polk direct[...]y State of Montana vs C. Ellison.
Jan. 12, 1906 - Parents reside at Thompson was held from Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - May 12, 1906 -
the M. E. Church W ednesday at 10[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (879)[...]picture.
his siblings were: 1] Ethel ca 1865 Va; 2] W illiam ca 1867 W hen Ella and her daughte[...]and Easter, (born ca 1847 Miller Feb. 27, 1907)
Va, their children were : 1] Ethel ca 1865 Va; 2] W illiam ca Thompson Falls 1905 Polk direct[...]6] Florence ca 1876; 7] Orvil ca 1878 April 21, 1905 - W m McNorton will have his irrigation
Va[...]Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Sept. 29, 1905 - W m. McNorton came to town and deeded
Ju[...]r a school site on the Blue Slide
McNorton, about 20 years of age, arrived here about two Th[...]nd hauled the lumber
on them and absconded with $12.00. He was picked up in and it is expec[...]one of the best ranches
#2 India Pens here about.[...]ration.
their children were: 1] Ethel ca 1865 Va; 2] W illiam ca “The Nigger Bill is an o[...]tter part of last week and Tuesday’s
claim; W 1/2 NE1/4, W 1/2 SE1/2 of Sec. 24, twnsp 22N, Missoulian carried this artic[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (880)[...]06. In her Harry Hughes.
divorce case, #27, Ella listed the date of their marriage; that[...]with statutory rape.
granted. Ella later married 2] W illiam P. Miller; 3] John (Abstracted f[...]ied Feb. 10, 1946 with burial Feb. Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - W m McNorton this week sold his
12, 1946 in the Fraternal Cemetery Thompson Falls, M[...]Thompson, to Pat Donley, recently
(location block 21 lot # 7 ). (Death certificate #1379 noted from Idaho, the consideration being $12,000. The McNorton
that she was 69 years, 4 months 12 days old; that she died of ranch consisted of[...]for a long time the only appearances. Oct. 22, 1910 India filed for a divorce from
colored resi[...]ht to town yesterday underage. On Oct. 24 a restraining order was made against
suffering w[...]1910 with India obtaining her divorce on March 21, 1911.
Aug. 7, 1908 - W illiam McNorton who only[...]idleness and crime and on March 22, 1911 she was placed
The Sanders County Ledger[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday Virginia.
Feb. 12, 1909 - The Ledger is in receipt of a communicati[...]bria, Va., Feb. 3, 1909, in May 3, 1912 - front page - Strike on the Montana -
which he s[...].” The letter would indicate that Mr. block 26 on March 22, 1913.
McNorton had accomplished the purpose of h[...]er enabled to included lots 1-9 of block 26. Bill lost them due to his
attend to his[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (881)[...]ng a premium in
disclosed in Letters Patent No. 1,207,961. One object of this competition with the[...]e road bed. There have been many He was 72 years old when he died. At the time of his
rail j[...]watch and chain. This was auctioned off on Oct. 27, 1943
McNorton’s take the first rank.[...]ing David (Bill McNorton or “Nigger July 20, 1938 - King David Dies - W illiam McNorton bett[...]e at the entrance of his
- For Sale: Blackberries 25 cents per gallon. Also choice mine. He ca[...]ty Nigger Bill had squatted
Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - front page col 3 - Grapes on a piece of Anaconda Copper Mining Co., land about 12
Ripe on Hill of the Lord - The grape viney[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (882)[...]n his version of heaven, Gately; white; 42 years of age born Lynn, Essex,
because his Blue S[...]y was born Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
1975 - 20 Years ago - (Editor’s note: the following arti[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Nov. 6, 1969 page 2 col 5 - Memories and Recollections of[...]igger” Bill, Thomas McQuire died May 2, 1919 Missoula Mt.
who ranched and mined on the B[...]tly (Missoula County death certificate #2017 Vol 1 folio 99 in
came into Thompson Falls to[...]r in the Thompson Falls school in Dec 6, 1920.
before 1900.[...]High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - 1919-1920
Jos M cQueen[...]ool years - C. H. Mead Principal and Algebra. - 1920-
Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory lists him as a laborer. 1921 school year - C. H. Mead Principal - 1921-1922[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. April 13, 1923 - Mr.
John McQuigg- was born Jan 1843 V[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (883)[...]lls, about following children: 1] Joe; 2] W ill.
1915.[...]e in Hartford, Conn. after being away for 30
Jan. 24, 1918 - page eight - Trout Creek - Mr. Mead, who[...]11 - page 3 - Death of Mrs. John Meany - Early
to 20 degrees below zero nearly all winter over there.[...]ains, after a considerable stay in the
Falls in 1929, was on the inactive list for a period of time[...]oth of San W illiam P. Meany was born Aug. 28, 1881 Mt. to John
Diego.[...]owers
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the W m. Meany was mentioned in[...]Information from their marriage license # 2866 in the
The Sanders County Ledger Thompson Fa[...]e supervisor s Meany of Plains, Mt.; white; 32 years of age born Butte,
office of the Cabinet Na[...]few Bloomer of Missoula, Mt.; white; 28 years of age born
days before the departure of h[...]here a few months, but their friends Oct. 24, 1913 - front page col 3 - County Assessor Elect[...]anders county when she took a
Thompson Falls in 1923. His card noted that he resided in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (884)[...]rriage licenses to the following: Mr. Arthur
Dec. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. W . P. Meany[...]Information from their marriage license # 299 in the
Philadelphia and other eastern cities to[...]P. had W . Mee of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26 years of age born
better show up at the county s[...]Alys Teed of Portland, Ore.; white; 26 years of age born
Thompson Falls, Mt. - County A[...]Mt.; 27 years old; born June 30, 1890 Manchester, England;
The Sept. 12, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the[...]m service: has a wife and
years of age; born Aug. 28, 1881; farmer working for mother-in-l[...]W innie M eek
Elise married Kenneth G. Soule May 29, 1935, Thompson The Sanders County Le[...]Jan. 17, 1918 - front page col 2 - Goes East To W ed - Miss
See Kenneth G. Soule[...]was the guardian for Leonard Flomer born May 6, 1924, son the week and left for W ashing[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (885)982 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

on Sunday, April 8, 2007, at her home in Boise with her step[...]ged, and the patients loved her in April 12, and a funeral will be held in Thompson Falls at[...]tte Lake in W eekly Montanian Sept 12, 1895 - W m. Melacke is doing
McCall, Idaho. Jan[...]Jan married Sridhar Mekala of India on Sept. 16, 2002, in go to Butte Thursday, Sept. 21, to take physical
Superior. She and Sridhar live[...]children: 1] Darryn; 2] Rick; 3] Jayme Joe.
around, even when ill, and l[...]father, Erik T. Melby was born July 29, 1888 Norway.
David F. Baylor and wife Liz; her[...]Erik married Mary T. Pistocco July 11, 1925 Glendive, Mt
and wife Virginia, all of Boise. Sh[...]three children (Steve, David and Janice); 2] Thurman T.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (886)[...]ars. He was married to Shirley Mellinger
Secondo; 2] Pete; 3] Minnie (Norman Jacobson). Oct. 30, 1954.
Mary died May 22, 1965 buried Thompson Falls Fraternal[...]son, Duane
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 27 plot # 23. and two daughters, Deanna and Dar[...]d Mrs. L.L.
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 27 plot # 22. Dustin, Tacoma.
Sanders County L[...]bstracted from a larger obit.)
April 3, 1969 page 2 col 4 - Melby Services Held Saturday - Al[...]Ted died Feb 19, 1979 buried Feb 23, 1979 City Cemetery
officiated and burial was in[...]John D. M eloy
born July 29, 1888 in Norway. He was married to Mary[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Pistocco July 11, 1925 at Glendive. She died May 22, 1965 . April 9, 1915 - page 3 - John D. Me[...]Ledger Friday April 3, 1914 May 2, 1913 - page 3 - Miss Clara Melton, niece of W il[...]08 - John Melver, who for several years past has
42 Tuesday for Holter, where Mr. Mellencamp will hol[...]arried Alice K. Shields and they had; 1]
Shirley; 2] Jo May (Unger).[...]g, Joseph Mercier was born Sept. 14, 1920 W hitefish, Mt.
Idaho.[...]His siblings were: 1] Julia (Herbst of Sidney) 2] Ben of
After their marriage Thadious had his n[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs. Jan. Thompson Falls.
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 t[...]son Falls, Mt., they had five children: 1] Monty; 2]
Air Base Chapel in Spokane for Dexter C.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (887)[...]County Signal Jan, 25, 1906.
In 1962 the couple moved to Kalispell, Mt.
Joseph Mercier died at the age of 52, Thursday March, 29, Grant M eyer
1973 i[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 -
Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls,[...]ding at Helena now.
services for Joseph Mercier, 52, were held Monday at the
W eatherford Funeral Hom[...]b Meyers. Divorce allowed.
W hitefish Sept. 14, 1920. He worked for the Forest Service
at Thompson Falls. He married W ilma Patch in 1942 at Jacob M eyer[...]avender. The guests were only the members of
Dec. 27, 1907 - R. E. Mesnard, engineer in the Forest[...]ls Power Co. Nov. 29, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Mrs. Leslie Micha[...]the power City garage, but who has
June 5, 1934; 2] Bobby Dean June 2, 1938 been working in Anac[...]Jan. 24, 1918 - page eight - Plains - Leslie Michaels, w[...]son Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Richard Messier died Jan. 25, 1963 at the age of 66 years. Feb. 7, 1918 -[...]City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 3 lot # 2 Albert & Amanda M ic[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (888)[...]tana 985

16, 1924 (Patsy); 2] Clinton Arlo Oct. 19, 1926 (Hazel); 3] graduated from high school at the age of 16 in 1932.
Constance March 26, 1931 LeVerne Nelson); 4] Ralph He[...]He helped his family until he was 21 years old. That same
The childrens names and bi[...]inley. They remained united until Freda's passing
25, 1962 front page col 4 - John B. Michalson, 43, in October 2001.
publications adviser at Beaverhead County Hig[...]1954, he worked the construction of U.S. Highway 12
school newspaper, The Beaver, for eight years. Pr[...]gh team continued to construct U.S. Highway 12 from Lolo to
school.[...]rsity of Grenoble in Sons of Norway Lodge 424. He served as worshipful master
Grenoble, France[...]t of the Masonic Sentinel Lodge No. 155 in 1982.
and the Michalson family maintains a home at W h[...]2005, his Good Sam chapter received a plaque from L[...]tion to
Ralph Lawrence Michaelson was born July 2, 1916, in organizing the Campground Host[...]d by his five children, Norman (Debbie)
(Debbie); 2] Gary (Cheri); 3] Karen (Mark W iltse); 4] Larry[...]great- grand-children.
Freda died Oct. 2001. As R[...]ife, he became the guardian
Ralph died April 7, 2006 Missoula, Mont. angel of h[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Montana Sunday, April 09, 2006 - this same day, April 7, 2006.
Ralph Lawrence Michaelson 1916 - 2006 - Stevensville - Memorial services w[...]theran Church with the Rev. Jean
Friday, April 7, 2006, at Community Medical Center of Larso[...]blished in his honor to the
He was born on July 2, 1916, in Melstone to Albert and Shriners H[...]His childhood was spent on Spokane, W A 99204-2091.
the family homestead with his two brot[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (889)[...]son David
Gordon Bennett Midland was born July 21, 1927 Moose and his birth date.
Jaw, Sask[...]elen Emile entered the service April 2, 1943 and became an
Pachel.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Mar 29,
Japan. (Gordon was one of 1,000 personnel that[...]to the rank of Captain. He is attached to the 9th
2-C. His discharged was Aug. 5, 1946 Bremerton, W a[...]t. Thurs. Oct.
LaVere entered the Navy about 1942 where she earned the 22, 1964 page 5 col 4 - Falls W oman’s Brother Dies - M&M
rating of Sp (T) 2-C. She was discharged about 1948. J[...]t Jacksonville, Fla.,
has been promoted to Sp (T) 2-c which is equal to a Staff[...]. 17, 1893 Croagovina,
Don E. Ives was born May 28, 1919. Austria.
LaVere died Oct. 1982 Newport Beach, Orange Co., Ca. The[...]ld W ar I draft card noted the
Don died Oct. 1982 Newport Beach, Orange Co., Ca. fol[...]Mt.; 24 years of age; born Dec. 17, 1893 Croagovina,[...]s he is the support for his
children: 1] LaVere; #2 Gordon. father[...]last week
and conducted an art contest which was won by little George Robert Pete[...]Robert Pete Milanovich was born Aug. 31, 1925
art teacher.[...]“Bobby “ enlisted into the Navy Aug. 27, 1943 and served
Helen was known at the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (890)[...]wer Co. Falls, was graduated April 25 from recruit training at the[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday 1] Mika (Marcia); 2] Dana; 3] Shon (Sara)
Oct. 3, 1913 - page 3 - Mr.[...]soula Monday and have Butch died Jan. 23, 2005 with cremation following.
taken temporary head[...]enter and has secured employment here. 27, 2005 - Clifford E. “Butch” Millar died Jan. 23, 2005 of[...]314, Thompson
birthdate as Jan. 16, 1914 he being 20 years old. Falls, 59873), Thompso[...]Butch.)
#2 M arie (W hite)
Clifford “Butch” Eckert Mil[...]k to begin his boot training at the Idaho; 2] Shelli (Skinner)
Naval Training center at San Di[...]Margaret was born Dec. 17, 1922 Heron, Mt. to Albert
Sanders County Ledger May[...]l and Daisy and also
Sanders County Ledger Sept 25, 1958 Thompson Falls, the seco[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (891)[...]Millard Mrs. Miller preceded him in death 25 years ago.
as a carpenter. Ben Miller died Nov. 25, 1953 while at work at the
The Sanders County[...]They had 1] son Cameron??? born ca 1901 Iowa 2] Helen F.
Jan. 5, 1917 - Local Items - A letter f[...]David Miller was born Nov. 1852 Scotland. Both of his
Anna Bryazowsky was born M[...]Germany. Mt. (June 12), he stated that he was single, 46 years of age,
Anna married John C. Stiles Dec. 21, 1891 Thompson came to the United States 1870 (29 years) he was a miner of
Falls, Mont.[...]issoula Co., Thompson Falls,
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 22 years old; born June 19, 1894 Mt. (June[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 2, June 28, 1907 - Dave Miller, an old time prospect[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (892)[...]r jail.
#2 M attie The Sanders[...]riends Intervene - After being
children: 1] Mike; 2] Otis; 3] Beverly (Davidson); arres[...]rly and placed in the old
Delbert was born Nov. 24, 1886. He married Iris Ann in town jail,[...]serve six months in the county jail. Some
Sept. 12, 1963 front page col 1 - Rites Conducted For Mrs.[...]r, Mrs. Idaho - His father Don was born Sept. 27, 1892 Claire Co.,
Beverly Davidson, Libby; two brothers[...]f-brother, Jack Reed, Libby, a died June 28, 1941 with burial in the Lakeview Cemetery,
sister, Mrs. Gladys Burghard, Thompson and 2 Sandpoint, Idaho; (he was a s[...]Co.) - Amy Belle was born Oct. 16, 1892 St. John, Kansas
Delbert died Sept 1971 Thompso[...]Amy died Jan. 29, 1986 with burial in the Lakeview[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger Thurs. July 2, Don and Amy had the following children: 1] Dwight
1925 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Death of E. Miller Shocks Edward (W ilma Jo Farnell), Kamiah, Idaho: 2] Leah May
Entire Community - Mr. E. Miller the ma[...]hey had the following
arrived from Spokane on No. 2. children:
He[...]s Bay, Ore., and Joe E. of American Fork, Utah.
1925 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Miller Funeral Held in Spo[...]so a division of the Pack River Co., for the past 20
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (893)[...]1987 at the age of 56 at her home in Jan. 12, 1917 - page 5 col 4 - Dr. H. A. Miller, who rece[...]ence of the trouble. He is now able to be up and
#2 block 60.[...]Harold M iller
July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Miss Alice Miller,[...]lls from Everett, W ash., where she has been 22 years of age; born Jan. 1, 1895 Victor, Mt.; ranc[...]ation to Sanders County Ledger July 2, 1959 Thompson Falls, Mt.
practice medicine, drop[...]18, son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Miller, Route 2, Thompson
the public schools of that place and al[...]and will be pleased to meet you, (Shirley); 2] Elsie (Orville Grossarth); 3] John ‘Tub’
whe[...]n); 6] Taffy (Dean Culwell); 7] Linda (Dave
April 23, 1915 - page 3 - Dr. H. A. Miller received last[...]Freda Katherine Miller was born June 20, 1913 Libby,
passed by one of the highest honors[...]t. 10, 1973 Thompson Falls, at the age of 73
only 23 succeeded in making the grade.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (894)992 Pioneers and Early Se[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday
John W 18 years Canada; 2] James E. 16 Canada; 3] Mary Jan 3, 1908 - Martha I. Miller of Thompson., No 1482
E. 13 Canada; 4] Catherine E. 5 years Canada. (Ap[...]h Dakota.
John married Irene Coats Sept. 15, 1892 Sheldon, A traveling representat[...]d Catherine Hill - married to Irene Coats; white; 22 qualify, filed his bond in the sum of $8,000 w[...]on, Missoula County, Mont. - married Sept. 15, 1892 approved he will be appointed. Position e[...]Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
29 years of age. That her father was born in Penn., and her March 12, 1909 - John W . Miller expects to leave
mother i[...]io before returning.
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - John Thompson Fal[...]east of town. Mr. Robinson, the Aug. 12, 1910 - page 3 - J. W . Miller, D. D. Magone, Jim[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday
The W eekly Montanian Nov. 2, 1895 page 3 - John Sept. 23, 1910 - page 5 - J. W . Miller last week bought[...]ide of it. block 3, for a consideration of $1200. Mr. and Mrs.
The Sanders County Ledger Thomp[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
story house 28x24 feet in size on some property he owns on[...]ins loading every Nov. 11, 1910 - page 2 - Republican W in in Sanders County
mornin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (895)[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Local Happenings - J. W .
The Thompson[...]ey) Miller, whose dirthdate is
quarter of section 26, township 23 north, range 27 west. Feb. 23, was feted on his 91st anniversary as he has bee[...]ief but Newsy Notes - At the Sheriff’s sale 24, 1953 - A Montana pioneer who first visited Spok[...]W 2728 Mallon.
The Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Thurs. in Spokane.
Dec. 20, 1917 - front page col 4 - District Court[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (896)[...]rgotten called
Not trying to impress anyone, he won’t say how long he Shannonville which spr[...]terroot valley in 1884. He
1954 - Johnny Miller, 92, Marks 67th Year Since Casting homesteade[...]is friends mentioned
pioneer, Johnny Miller, now 92, last week marked the 67th was Seymour Hurl[...]n.
Mr. Miller was born in Ontario, Canada in 18622-83 near Missoula, sawing logging operatio[...]tte and in the winter of 1890 - 91
the fall of 1882 and wasn’t able to get back to pay his b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (897)[...]ugh operation to Fraternal cemetery (block 20 #4)
be a paying one.[...]o Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery (block 20 lot # 3)
Falls in 1887, two brothers, Gordon and[...]Kenneth Miller was born March 3, 1902.
Miller stated. “I think they are both in Kalis[...]Kenny married Mary Eliason July 31, 1928 Sandpoint,
W hen the Northern Pacific railroa[...]now nothing but W a. (#1 Jack C. Benson; #2 John Johnston).
a memory, was a booming, lawless[...]d, “W eeksville Sandpoint, Id book 5 page 272 - Kenneth Miller (Noxon)
was a central work camp[...]married Mary Eliason (Noxon) July 31, 1928 Sandpoint, Id.
the toughest town on the road. It[...]ne night, entered a saloon, shot out a 12, 1922, Spokane, W a. (___Elliott).
couple of lights and[...]e Plains arrested the saloon $1400 valuation; 28 years old; married at the age of 18
keeper for k[...]ic - automobile; served in W W I.: (wife) Mary L. 24
Court was held in a curtained corner of Merri[...]the curtained corner, Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - Local Happenings - K. J.
until suddenly t[...]t hid the money in his saddle W ed. July 24, 1935 - Generates His Own Electricity. -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (898)[...]tana 997

May 24, 1912 - page 3 - Oliver Miller left Friday for Salmo,[...]est man in Sanders County and perhaps
Aug. 16, 1912 - front page col 2 - Oliver Miller, a former the state. He was born in Ireland, August 25, 1827 and come
employe at the Ledger office, arrived h[...]make his home with his
Peter Miller was born May 23, 18 son, where he[...]union three children were born, 1] J. W . Miller; 2]
Peter N. & Catherine (Hill) M ille[...]Donald; 3] Mary Heavu-lor?
#2 Jane M acElroy His sec[...]MacElroy. Of this
Peter N. Miller was born Aug. 27, 1827 Ireland. union two children were[...]e for four years in North
John W 18 years Canada; 2] James E. 16 Canada; 3] Mary Dakota, an[...]dest but Phillip Miller was shot February 27, 1893. The Missoula
probably the most active man[...]ied Jack Benson August 1959 and they had the
Aug. 28, 1914 - page 3 - Peter Miller celebrated his 87th following children: 1] Melinda L. (W arner); 2] Kirk C.
birthday Tuesday by casting his first vo[...]Sandra died April 23, 2009 Spokane, W ash., with
The Sanders County Led[...]rs. memorial services in Noxon, Mt.
Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - W e understand t[...]iller. April 23. Memorial services will be conducted at 12 noon
The Thompson Falls 1917 Polk directory lis[...]ch. Pastor Mark W endle
Peter Miller died Dec. 26, 1924 and was buried Dec. 28, will officiate.
1924 in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery (block 20 Sandra was born in Spokane on March 4[...]she married Jack C. Benson and they were later
1925 Thompson Falls - Peter Miller Laid To Res[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (899)[...]mpson Falls, Montana

W ashington College in 1972, receiving her Bachelor’s has been[...]f years, is visiting with his old
Degree. On July 29, 1978 she and John Johnston were[...]W illiam married Ella Skinner Feb. 27, 1907 at Thompson
She is survived by her husba[...]Information from their marriage certificate # 12 in the
Lillian W arner. She was preceded in death[...]wo weeks, will leave - married Feb. 27, 1907 performed by J. B. Purden, Justice
tomorro[...]ers County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Nov. 24, 1916 - Local Items - T. L. Miller of Reedsburg,[...]on Falls, Mt. married in Thompson Feb. 27, 1907. That no children have
July 1, 1920 - Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Miller have left for The[...]by the Ringling shows and the high Feb. 28, 1908 - Ella Miller was granted her decree of
es[...]Henry married a total of five times: 1] Skinner; 2]
Millers expect to return about the middle of Oct[...]Ella Lena died Feb. 10, 1946 with burial Feb. 12, 1946 in[...]lter Henry M iller block 21 lot # 7 ). (Death certificate #1379 noted that s[...]1883. was 69 years, 4 months 12 days old; that she died of
The Sept. 12, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the[...]rown Carolyn Milleson was born April 26, 1924 Tuscor, Mont.,
colored eyes; black colore[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (900)[...]ing overseas. The last letter I received was July 20 which
found drowned a great distance from shore.[...]Hadong, Korea July 27. She adds further, “I had a[...]in Korea about a year ago, were held June 22 at Golden Gate
The Parkers plan to stay in Thom[...]killed in action in Korea on July 27, according to a wire
Sanders County Independen[...]is wife. Mrs. Milleson and their three
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increas[...]Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $12.50 overseas. She was going thru here Mo[...]ugh served in the Army during W orld W ar II as a 2
Lieut. (Commissioned May 3, 1942). His company served Ra[...]Ralph H. Milleson was born May 31, 1921 Tuscor, Mont.
ETO in infantry, came out as a Cap[...]ugh married Ruth and they had three daughters: 1] 2] 3] . Creek. So Ralph’s high school years[...]l. After school Ralph obtained a
Mont. W ed. Jan. 22, 1941 - Stationed in Alaska - Hugh jo[...]gh P. Milleson was from Thompson Falls, died July 27, employed as a printer on the Valerian[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 27, and friends in Thompson Falls. Ralp[...]Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 12,
School graduate had many friends in the county who will be 1942 - Enters Naval Aviation Corps - Eyeing the Golden[...]lleson, of Thompson
Ruth, he left for Okinawa May 22 of this year. He was Falls has enlis[...]naval aviation cadet.
commanding Company M of the 29th Inf.; and in her words, Ralph[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (901)[...]to noticeable limp.
Sandpoint, Idaho in 2005 to look for a place to retire. Of[...]t would be
Russell Milleson was born Sept. 6, 1928 Sanders Co., Seth, he just had no fea[...]Seth ‘John’ W arren Milleson was born May 27, 1875 Ill.,
2, 1987 - Lodge Owners conduct Program Planning Mee[...]persons years old, Ill mother born Ohio.; 2] Reubin 7 years old Ill.;
in the field of rehabil[...]1 year old Ill.; hired servant: Eliz. E. Fleming 21
for disabled individuals to be held at the Lodge[...]riday
Seth W arren Milleson Jr., was born Nov. 12, 1916 Tuscor, Oct. 14, 1910 - page 3 - Noti[...]Mt. entered Nov. 8, 1906, section 10, township 24N, range
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increas[...]Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $12.50 Seth married Edna Laurie about 1909[...](Newton McCullman, Newman Lake, W ash.); 2] Elizabeth
W ar II as a paratrooper in Co C 307th[...]France, Sicily, Rhoneland Ralph May 31, 1921; 7] Carolyn April 26, 1924; 8]
and Naples. Seth was inducted June 10, 1942 Fort Lewis, Russell Sept. 6, 1928.
W a. and discharged Aug. 30, 1945 W alla W alla, W a. Edna Isabell Laurie was born ca Nov. 2/3 1888 Minn. to
Seth’s first assignmen[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (902)[...]unty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. 23, 1962 page 2 col 1 - Former TF Man Passes in Helena -
Jan. 21, 1916 - Larchwood Locals - S. W . Milleson has[...]eran and served in France.
years of age; born May 27, 1875; rancher; nearest relative: Funera[...]ends in Thompson Falls occasionally
# 6, township 24, Trout Creek Vicinity April 14 page 27B # after moving to Helena.
27-27 - Seth Millison 54 years old; married at the age[...]. Jan.
(wife) 41 years old; married at the age of 21; born Mt.; 28, 1960 page 2 col 3 - Briefs - Chick Mills of Helena,
father bo[...]published a newspaper in Thompson Falls in 1923 and 1924.
Seth rebuilt the family home and installed a sa[...]downed Linotype operator. (Died Sept. 12, 1959)
trees, but never making enough to truly su[...]ce, he and several other men would Nov. 22, 1907 - Rev. Edward Laird Mills will preach tonig[...]All this Sanders County Ledger Thur. Nov. 22, 2001 Thompson
was supplimented with the meat, milk[...]s, Mt. - Joseph Lawrence Milner, 65, died Nov. 1, 2001
produced on their ranches, selling the excess[...]Joe was born May 28, 1936 in Ladysmith, W isc., to
Seth and Edna h[...]Korean Conflict.
Between 1928 and 1934 Seth, ‘John’, moved his family to[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May 2, small automotive repair shop[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (903)1002 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Donald married Joy Margaret Erickson Aug. 24, 19522 Austria. 2] ; 3] ; 4] .
He came to the United States March 20, 1910 through Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct 1, 1952
Ellis Island, New York City, NY.[...]On the twenty-fourth of August Donald Carl
April 26, 1937 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls[...]harged from the Marine Corps August 15.
June 7, 1929; 2] Donald June 6, 1930; 3] Tony Oliver jr. D[...]marriage with the following children: 1] ; 2] ; 3] ; 4] .
Francis, and Millie could make a pia[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 25,
player was playing from sheet music. Millie, kn[...]many more keys, it just came alive. 1952 W ed. - Local & Social - Francis Milovich, son of[...]Monday for Spokane where he
Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Local Happenings - will boar[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec 29, The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Tuesday Dec. 24, 1936 -
1948 W ed. - Local News - Mrs. To[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (904)[...]that she had been
Alex Mitchell was born ca 1872 Canada. Both of his ill for the past[...]nty.
Alex immigrated to the United States in 1882 and was a Mrs. Mitchell leaves her hus[...]following children: 1] Robert born ca 1897 Mont.; 2] Ruth younger son and little daughter living with her at the family
born ca 1902 Mont.; 3] Tom born ca 1904 Mont.[...]st services were held here yesterday afternoon at 2
again. He was also pleasantly surprised last W ed[...]ngs and
Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Sept. 12, 1906 - Eddy - the attendance filled the pa[...]wed the remains in their last resting place.
June 28, 1907 - A. Mitchell and little son were among th[...]iday cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Feb. 12, 1915 - page 3 - Alex Mitchell, in charge of the[...]page col 5 - Mrs. Mitchell Passes To April 21, 1911 - page 3 - C. E. Mitchell Indicted[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (905)[...]t he prefers the out door work to the 29, 1916 - Assessor - Republican - Fred W . Mittag.[...]ollowed the profession of bookkeeping Feb. 22, 1917 - Local Items - Fred Mittag, who has been
s[...]arge
Fred married Mrs. Edith L. Hopkins on Sept 2, 1914 in of the bank, but the business h[...]ndle.
Information from their marriage license # 243 in the Fred died Dec. 1924 and was buried in the Fraternal
Marriage Book Sa[...]o Carl Mittage and Ledger Thurs. Jan. 1, 1925 Thompson Falls - Death Takes
Fredericka Grosskre[...]unty on Sunday
previously married - married Sept. 2, 1914 Thompson Falls, when it was learned t[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Sept. 6, 1914 sp 2 col 3 until they get here.
noted their ma[...]anders County Independent Ledger Thur. Jan. 15, 1925
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (906)[...]taken to the Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Dec. 26 and disease, was not in condition to co[...]held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon under the auspices of[...]aternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec 1 lot #2). and with that regiment participated in[...]iff in his new home and was later a justice
Sept. 2, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]Mt. The Legend - page 242 _ On Sunday there arrived in
Miles Mix d[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (907)[...]erie historian
“Dodge City” by Matt Brown, 320 pages fiction - Miles Bob Dundas of Mis[...]ory.)
“The Kansas Historical Quarterly” vol 27 page 252 Joseph Octave Moderie was born Au[...]ther left Quebec to
“Sam Bass & Gang” page 325 by Rick Miller. make his for[...]nada to inherit
Doris Mae Moderie was born Feb. 23, 1924 to Joseph the family farm. They boar[...]oint, Ontario, Canada. Although called Helen
Nov. 26, 1909 - Heron - Homer Moderie left[...]’s parents reside. 23, 1898 Frenchtown, Missoula co., Mt. in the St. John’s
Homer died Oct. 21, 1918 Missoula, Mt., at the age of 19 Chur[...]atholic Cemetery, 1899 Frenchtown, Mt.; 2] Reta Ellen March 2, 1901
Missoula, Mt., on Oct. 23, 1918. DeSmet, M[...]Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 24, Sept. 2, 1902 DeSmet, Mt. (Elma Taylor); 4] Albert W ayne
1918[...]uccumbs - Influenza Causes Death March 12, 1915 Thompson Falls, Mt.
of Young Son of Mr. and[...]Frank and Ellen came to Frenchtown area in 1882 and
time of his death. Funeral services were held[...]opular among his school In early 1902 Jack Hanratty and Joe Moderie formed a
fri[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (908)[...]Flaherty on May 15, 1922 in Missoula. They had one
The Sanders County Le[...]daughter, Mary Joe born on December 10, 1922, Joe “Pete”
Sept. 3, 1915 - page 2 - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moderie have married Elma Taylor on September 6, 1923. Pete and Elma
returned from Heron, where the fa[...]had five children: Doris Mae born February 23, 1924,
with Mr. Moderie. The opening of school necessitated their Joseph Frank born October 15, 1925, Audrey Jeanne born
early return to Thompson Falls. February 5, 1928, Marilyn Reta born December 31, 1937
Thompson[...]derie. and Patricia Ann born June 14, 1942.
In 1917 the Heron Lumber Company concluded[...]born September 26, 1936, Richard Lee born March 25, 1941
During the time the Moderies lived near Heron, their two and Arlene Mae born January 12, 1948.
oldest children were sent away to Catholic[...]Academy and Homer celebrations. On June 23, Joe and Helen celebrated their
went to St. Jose[...]s treated
to the Moderie family arrived on March 12, 1915, when to a birthday cake that ev[...]er, Joe had another heart attack, and passed
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local News - This week the famil[...]930, the Heron Lumber Company She was 72 years old. Mary Ellen died Jan. 5, 1954
logged on[...]lion board feet from cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
32, 270 acres. Joe at one time had his large sawmill in[...]oe and Helen had four children, 9 grandchildren, 32 great
Mt. just inside the Sanders County border.[...]tock when the partnership was dissolved in late
1928.[...]Joseph Francis ‘Pete’ Moderie was born Sept. 2, 1902
Company logged the Valley Creek Unit, Joe, Helen[...]“Pete” married Elma Taylor on September 6, 1923 and
County, since it was situated near the count[...]this was going on, the Moderie children had 23, 1924; 2] Joseph Frank born October 15, 1925; 3]
grown up. Tragically, however, Homer died on October 22, Audrey Jeanne born February 5, 1928; 4] Marilyn Reta born
1918 during the great flu[...]cember 31, 1937; 5] Patricia Ann born June 14, 1942.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (909)[...]Valley was buried W ednesday, January 23 rd.
Creek until selling the place in 1957. They[...]ristine, N. D.
Missoula, Mt. with burial December 21, 1959 St Mary’s Emil married Egga[...]t. and they had the following children: 1] Percy; 2]
(W allace Gregory); 3] Vivian B. ca 1921 Poplar, Mt.
Reta Ellen M od[...]J. Johnson).
Reta Ellen Moderie was born March 2, 1901 DeSmet, Mt. Begga Moe was born Oc[...]rs. Feb.
Reta married Harold Flaherty May 15, 1922 in Missoula, 7, 1963 page 2 col 5 - Emil Moe, Former Falls Resident,
Mt. They[...]0th Anniversary - (abstracted) M&M
December 10, 1922. Emi[...]1957 when
Albert W ayne Moderie was born March 12, 1915 they came from Thompson Fal[...], Mt., to Joseph Octave Moderie and Mary 27 years. Mr. Moe was born at Christine, N.D. Aug.[...]Alumni - Last spring when the married Jan. 20, 1931 at Plentywood. They had a son, Percy
gradu[...]eline J. (Huso) M oe
Robert W ayne born September 26, 1936; 2] Richard Lee Percy Alton Moe was born Sept. 24, 1913 Plentywood,
born March 25, 1941; 3] Arlene Mae born January 12, 1948. Mont., to Emil Moe and Begga Styve.[...]tationed at the NTC in San
Arlee, Montana; white; 21 years of age born Thompson Diego, Ca.[...]- married May 4, 1935 Point, Mt.) Dec. 22, 1942 Sandpoint, Id. by Harold E.
Missoula, Montana by[...]Percy and Seline J. had two children: 1] Patsy; 2] Percy
W ayne and Doris sold their ranch in 195[...]entered the service Feb. 15,
W ayne died June 12, 1971. 1945 Ft[...]nd was discharged March 3, 1946
Doris died Dec. 21, 1989.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (910)[...]height; slender build; grey colored eyes;
Norin; 2] Tillie (W illiam Pritchard).[...]Neilson. Her siblings were: 1] Oscar H.; 2] Norin; 3] Clara
(See Joseph C. Garrison)[...](Joseph Garrison) - half brothers 1] George; 2] Martin; 3][...]nt by Tillie’s son to the Ledger Editor,
March 12, 1910 - page 3 - Orrin Moan, son of Mrs. W alden[...]atter part of last published in the Dec. 28, 1973 issue, W illiam Pritchard
week and will ma[...]rds and momentos of
Oscar H. Moen was born Feb. 26, 1883 to Ivor Moen and my mother’s[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday interest.
June 27, 1913 - page 3 - Oscar H. Moen has been appointe[...]and lived there for a time before moving to
Sept. 25, 1914 - front page col 5 - After spending the[...]and Tom W alden, all are dead. Their place
March 24, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Oscar Moen,[...]t. Jan 17,
Thomas W alden. His bond was fixed at $2,000. 1945 - The following m[...]n Thompson Falls, Mt.;
35 years of age; born Feb. 26, 1883; farmer working for[...]ren: 1] Johanna Grace
Oscar Moen died Aug 15, 1927 Sanders County, Mt. and March 29, 1940 Polson, Mt. (Lemons); 2] Dorothy Fern
was buried in the W ildrose cemeter[...]Nancy
(Cemetery listing notes his birthday at 1882). Aug. 17, 1945 Vanco[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (911)1012 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]. She
for years. Lilly and Joe were divorced Oct. 28, 1937. also loved flowers and her gard[...]ra; a son, Randy Dorman; and two
Joseph Molenda, 62, died in Victor Tuesday. gran[...]n (John) Synness of Helena; 31 grandchildren and 12[...]Mt. and they had the following children: 1] Pete; 2]
Brian; 3] Laura; 4] Samie.[...]onger
Lillian Elaine Spence was born near Feb. 27, 1930 George Monger was born Sept. 18, 1927 the son of
W atford City, N.D., to Raymond Spenc[...]alls, Mt. Nov. 17,
they had two children: 1] Lyn; 2] Loretta. They were later 1948 W ed. - Sande[...]left prior to this.
had three children: 1] Dave; 2] Cinthia ‘Blondie’; 3] Randy. George Monger died Jan. 2002 Fruita, Mesa Co.,
They were later divorced.[...]Colorada.
Lillian died June 7, 2005 Thompson Falls, Mt., burial was
June 10, 2005in the family cemetery on the farm.[...]ounty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. June
16, 2005 - Lillian Elaine Molzhon, 75, passed away at her 23, 1960 page 2 col 4 - James Monger Passes in Utah - R. L.
home in Thompson Falls, Tuesday, June 7, 2005. She was Monger received word Tuesday[...]m near W atford City, N. D., the James, 72, in Salina, Ut., Monday night. Mr. Monger[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (912)[...]a 1013

George; 2] Richard; 3] Mary (___ W ells); 4] Vera (___[...]laim and cabin at the upper end of Prospect
Nov. 12, 1964 last page col 5 - Monger Services Planned[...]its permanent pastor. Mr. Monroe is May 3, 1912 - page 3 - Clyde Montgomery, catcher for the
a 19[...]W ed. June 223, 1935 barber shop commencing Thur[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (913)[...]TheHelena Independent Record, Helena, Mt. June 24, as pitcher for the team in that city. He reported that Dr.
1935 - Thompson Falls, June 23 - Miss Eula Montgomery of Montgomery, form[...]March 1877 in North Carolina. Both of
Thurs. May 29, 1935 - W ord comes that Mrs. Gordon[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Nov. 10, 1916 - Local Items - John Montgomery returned 1881 - page 2 col 3 - Advertisement - Mooney & Baker
home Sunda[...]r. Kellogg is the
April 17, 1914 - front page col 2 - New Dentist - Dr. L. E. new night operator a[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
has decided to locate.[...]ng letter explains itself - St. Paul, Minn, March 25th.
the W eber building, one of which will be fit[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory lists him a[...]land in Canada and went up to $175 to $250 silver and galena, as indicated by two assays.[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday talcose slate.
Nov. 26, 1915 - front page col 6 - To Eastern Montana -[...]ntgomery will leave next week for May 2, 1884 - On petition of citizens of Jocko township[...]departure will be much regretted. 1884 - page 2 col 2 - A. W . Moore has received an
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (914)[...]Fred L. Moore was born Jan. 12, 1885 in Salt Lake City,
The W eekly Missoulian[...]lf interest in 160 children: 1] Durward May 21, 1916 died Sept 1976 Dillon,
acres at Thompson Falls. Mont.; 2] Fred R.; 3] Allen W .
The W eekly Missoulian,[...]Mt. Territory Friday Mt. (Sec. 1 lot #2 block 1).
Aug. 12, 1887 - To W hom It May Concern - Public notice i[...]Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the
A. W . Moore is my authorized agent[...]riday Fred L. Moore was born Jan. 12, 1885 in Salt Lake City,
Sept. 2, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]re, Esq., of Thompson since except for 12 years they spent in Portland, Ore. Mrs.
Falls is[...]years Mr. Moore made
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - Mr. A. W . his home wi[...]Survivors include three sons, 1] Durward born May 21,
point to tell his friends that “he was not pa[...]it.” 1916 died Sept 1976 Dillon, Mont.; 2] Fred R., Thompson
either. A guilty conscience ha[...]children: 1] Lynda Joyce (Fleisher); 2] Bary.
March 31, 1948 - (26 years ago items) - Saves Playmate[...]of their daring play ended in near Nov. 2, 1945 Portland, Ore. He was in the Army Air Corps[...]e broke thru the thin ice. (Serial 0723814) His membership expired Dec. 6, 1966
Immedi[...]en ran for home and Fred died March 25, 2000 in Plains, Mt., with Memorial
safety leaving B[...]xcept 8 - year old services March 30, 2000.
Freddy Kirkham, who stayed and helped[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (915)[...]de. - L. A. Moore and family
away Saturday, March 25, 2000, at Clark Fork Valley arrived here[...]He then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 road were torn down with in a few feet of t[...]He and Myrtle Joyce Butte were married June 3, 1942 in receiving a number of unpleasant shoc[...]re will be formally installed at
He retired in 1982. Comm[...]ever, two minister
Memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30 brothers supported[...]cretary of the Council of Religious Education for 27 years
Falls with the Rev. Gaylund Olson officiat[...]M oore
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 18, 1894 page 2 - Harry D. The Sanders County Ledger Tho[...]inee for county attorney. Harry is a Aug 12, 1905 - baby son on Sunday for the W m. Moore’s[...]children: 1] Karen 1942 - 1989 (Bjorklund); 2] daughter
The Sanders County Ledger Friday, Tho[...](Torge Carter); 3] Monte; 4] James.
July 25, 1913 - Hatched Out Setting of Chickens W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (916)[...]ed in Spokane, W ashington.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - Local Happenings - Perry W anda May Moore Hougland died May 20, 1997 with
Townsly from Haugen visited his siste[...]Falls, Mt. (Sec 28 lot # 24 along with W illis C. Moore 1910
The Sanders C[...]- 1969 and daughter Karen Moore Bjorklund 1942-1989)
Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 - front page col 4 - W anda
and Slim Moore[...]er home John Morbella was born April 15, 1921 Colorado Springs,
in Superior.[...]soula and began working for
Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 29, 1936 - Local Happenings - Charlie Montana[...]way.
W illis C. Moore died June 28, 1969 Thompson Falls, His first sto[...]hita, 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 Fork[...]lis C. Moore, Former Falls John died Dec. 27, 2007 Hot Springs, Mt.
Man Dies in Spokane - A forme[...]59, died in a Spokane Hospital Saturday 3, 2008 - John L. Morbella, 86 of Thompson Falls died[...]s. He was a graduate of Thompson December 27 at Evergreen Care Center in Hot Springs.
Falls h[...]son Falls He was born April 15, 1921 in Colorado Springs, Colo., to
Masonic Lodge No.[...]orado Spring and graduated High
area for the past 25 years. Scho[...]ervices were held in Thompson Falls W ednesday at 2 p.m. retired in 1982 and came to Thompson Falls. He is survived[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (917)[...]er Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday March 12, 1909 - N. H. Morgan, deputy clerk and recorder,[...]furniture arrived here yesterday. They have
Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Dale, the oldest child of Mr. an[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
June 28, 1912 - page 4 - Dale Morgan went up Sunday to March 25, 1910 - page 3 - Deputy County Clerk N. H.
Arlee[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Sept. 23, 1910 - page 3 - (Taken from an election
July 24, 1914 - page 3 - L. E. Morgan arrived here the f[...]Sanders County Signal Thurs.. Oct 22, 1910 - Nelson H.
formerly of Missoula, now of Pl[...]has been a resident of this
Missoula County, Mt. #27 notes that Nelson is rooming with count[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. July 7, 1901 page 2 col 2 the time he received the appointment as[...]Friday
Sanders County Signal, Plains, Mt. March 21, 1907 - Fred Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - County Clerk and recorder N. H.[...]Doenges
Sanders County Signal, Plains, Mt. June 25, 1908 - Nelson which was recently[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (918)1020 Pioneers and Early S[...]hoolhouse
Falls, Mt. - Married - Bud Morkert, age 25, son of Mr. and and married him three weeks later, at the age of 21, their
Mrs. W . A. Morkert of Polson and Miss Le[...]was a little cabin with neither running water nor
20, of W hitepine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles[...]th us,” she says,
Leona Polley was born Oct. 25, 1913 to Charles Polley “and in the[...]in their bowl. She was sure they were
Erwin Oct. 23, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt. (Edith Bush of[...]up, the fish began to swim
Portland May 6, 1963); 2] Dennis Ray June 21, 1938 around!
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 3] W alter Charlie Sept. 24, 1939 From that first cottage, th[...]the local
born in W hitepine, she arrived October 25, 81 years ago. nursing home saved her b[...]rious
her other work was done. Alone for the last 24 years, her logging camps in nort[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (919)[...]Falls, Montana 1021

Lodge not been sold and a new supervisor she d[...]ornia before they retired at Thompson Falls in 1982.
Otherwise, she’s fit and lively. In Septemb[...]Leona Morkert. Her humor makes May 23, 2001 at his home on Clear Creek outside of
visiting[...]Thompson Falls. Services were held Monday May 28 at the
Leona died June 25, 2001 Missoula, Mt. Communit[...]eb. 18, 1918 Thompson Falls, Mt. May 31, 22] families are from Aberdeen, South Dakota, and came to the
James Allen ‘Jim’ Sept. 29, 1940 Polson, Mt.; 3] Carol Ann reservati[...]y
Marjorie Lucille Olmstead was born Aug. 16, 1920, at June 13, 1913 - front page[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (920)1022 Pioneers and Early Set[...]nching at her with my Jacob staff, we finally 2] Harriet Elizabeth May 27, 1870 - died Oct. 15, 1870; 3]
succeeded in pers[...]ll Sara Ann Oct. 3, 1871 (Clem Reynolds Aug. 2, 1891); 4]
you I thought it was all off for a few minutes. ‘Rose’ Rosy Bell Aug. 23, 1873 (Alf Reynolds Aug. 21,
Mr. Markert and family will move here in the[...]we need here 1877 Indiana; 7] W alter A. Aug. 26, 1881 Indiana (Grace F.
and the Markert family w[...]ell Dec. 15, 1904); 9] Oster April 6, 1885 - Feb. 20,
following: Elias Morkert residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; 1887; 10] George born June 21, 1888.
43 years of age; born Feb. 9, 1875; farme[...]Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. July 22, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]metery. Ephraim E., died Sept. 26, 1921 Thompson Falls, Mt.,
Mr. Morkert came to Monta[...]sister, Lucy Russell of Mary Jane died July 25, 1937 Thompson Falls, Mt., with
Leeds, N.D., and[...]ried
Mary Jane Richard (Reichardt) was born Oct. 22, 1849 Lucinda Scruggs on Decemb[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (921)[...]alls, Montana 1023

Valley Creek, north of Arlee, where John worke[...]Information from their marriage license #1279 in the
Pacific Railroad and moved to Arlee, whe[...]Morkert of Polson, Mont.; white; 26 years of age born York,
Lucinda E. Scruggs mar[...]ad four children: 1] Rolfe, died at an early age. 2] had not been previously married - married Vera[...]age born Rapid City, South
children, Alf died May 23, 1935 with burial May 25th in the Dakota to Henry Olmstead and Mabel[...]d 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.[...]ped to Thompson 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.[...]ity, S. D. June 4,
George Morkert was born June 21, 1888 Clay township, 1922 to Mabel Frances Qualls and Henry Camp Olmsteld.[...]ote his birthdate as June Vera died Jan. 19, 2001 in Thompson Falls, Mt. with
21, 1888.[...]ert residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; issue) 2001) Memorial services were held Sunday, May 27 -
33 years of age; born April 15, 1885; farmer working for Vera died Jan. 19, 2001 at her home in Thompson Falls after
himself; n[...]Vera was born in Rapid City, S. D. June 4, 1922 to Mabel
partly deaf in left ear.[...]Camp Olmsteld. She was born at
George died June 2, 1964 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the the s[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thurs. June 11 1964 page 2 col 2 In 1935, when she was 13, Vera moved wit[...]5, she was introduced to her future
was born June 21, 1888, in Clay township, Ind.[...]s old, and came to Thompson Falls where
born June 21, 1888 and died June 1964 in Missoula, Mt.[...]anned
Harold Clyde Morkert was born Aug. 10, 1912 York, all the fruits and vegetables[...]__ Commerford and her half
Frances Fay June 4, 1942 Polson, Mt. (Farrington); 2] Linda brothers were Dick and Frank and sist[...]rd Lane.
W ash.,) 3] Ronald Lee ‘Butch’ Feb. 12, 1945 Bremerton,
W ash.; 4] Larry Dean Aug. 29, 1939 Polson, Mt. to May[...]5 Tacoma, W ash.; 5] Thomas Harold ‘Tom’ Oct. 24, James Allen ‘Jim’ Morkert was born Sept. 29, 1940
1947 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Nov. 18, 1999 ([...]ger May 8, 1958 Thursday Thompson
burial was Aug. 20. City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Fa[...]E. W . Morkert of W hitepine was graduated April 25 from

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (922)1024 Pioneers and Early S[...]numerous aunts
Larry Dean Morkert was born Aug. 29, 1939 Polson, Mt. and uncles.
the son[...]laugh, and his great
Sanders County Ledger Feb. 27, 1958 Thompson Falls, sense of humor[...]and gold mines,
Sanders County Ledger Mar 1, 1962 Thursday Thompson tourists of all age[...]rtered at San Diego, Calif., which celebrated its 20th his life, including his work. Many people came to Rebel
anniversary Feb. 20. Ad[...]l Morkert was born ca 1974.
Nathaniel died July 28, 2008 Plains, Mt.[...]Ronald Lee ‘Butch’ Morkert was born Feb. 12, 1945
7, 2008 - Nathaniel Morkert, 34, died Monday, July 28, Bremerton, W ashington to Harold Morkert and Vera
2008 at his residence in Plains. Private services w[...]1] Deadre Lee Ann; 2] Eileena Lee.
Sunset Hills Funeral Homes in Plains are entrusted with Butch died July 2, 2005 Plains, Mt. with burial July 16,
the arrangements. 2005.[...]ard Edison M orkert, jr. 14, 2005 - Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m.
Richard ‘Rich’ Edison Morkert jr., was born Feb. 27, 1962 Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Community Congregational
Goldendale, W ash.[...]e “Butch” Morkert.
Richard Edison died Nov. 20, 2003 Goldendale, W ash. Ron, 60, of Thompson Falls, passed away July 2, 2005 at
Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Clark Fork Valley Hospital of natural causes.
27, 2003 - Richard “Rich” Edison Morkert, Jr., 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 h[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (923)[...]Falls, Montana 1025

cousins, nieces and nephews.[...]ances Farrington and Becky Mazur, 2] Doy Ray; 3] Allen Dale ca 1947 (drowned near bri[...]me to Nick Bennett (who is now
#2 Velma Ruth (Lambert) dec[...]0 ND. to W alter A. Ruth died July 22, 2002 with burial in Lincoln City, Ore.
Morkert and Gra[...]t Thurs.. Aug.
Ted married Stella Garrison July 28, 1934 Plains, Mt. and 8, 2002 - Ruthe Lambert Morkert Bennett died Monday,
they[...]children: 1] Louise Mae April 5, July 22, 2002.
1935 (Hans Mathiesen); 2] Joann Oct. 1, 1936 Thompson She was born June 11, 1925 to Ed and Velma Lambert in
Falls, Mt. (Jim Davies); 3] Theodore Ralph, Oct. 23, 1935 Roundup, Mont. She was raised and[...]in 1993.
residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 23 years of age; At the time of Ted’s[...]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: E[...]dna Relf and Judy Minemyer,
Theodore Morkert, age 23, were married Saturday, after all of[...]of Memorial services were held Aug. 1, 2002 at the Church
the Peace, J. W . Luttrell. W itnes[...]Sanders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 28,
here and Ted Morquet of Thompson Falls were mar[...]t the small house on the training Jan 29 at the Naval Training center, San Diego,
corner[...]ter Stella and Ted were divorced, Stella married #2 Falls, Mt. - Ted enlisted in th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (924)1026 Pioneers and Early Se[...]ned off most of
W alter A. Morkert was born Aug 26, 1881 Indiana to their horses and ca[...]Louise born ca 1908 N. Dak. (#1 Joseph DeLorie; #2 Joseph could help only to deputized by the sheriff who arrived
Molenda); 2] Ephraim Silas born ca 1910 N. D. 3] Theodore[...]returning home promptly, and W alt
R., born ca 1912 N. D. 4] Harold C. Aug. 10, 1912/1914 N. and Fay could see the various lan[...]a to Silas Cowin and W innie F. Sept. 12, 1913 - page 3 - W . A. Morkert and family and
Ta[...]ess. Sept. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Two car loads of furnitu[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (925)[...]lls, Montana 1029

Thompson Falls, Mt. section 30 plot #6.[...]family home in
Alex Morrison was born Aug. 4, 1924 to Alex Morrison Plains; daughters Mo[...]at the Plains Golf
Alex Morrison died August 4, 2004. Course, Thursday[...]ch served by the VFW woman’s auxiliary.
August 12, 2004 - Alex Morrison, longtime attorney in[...]ist Church.
result of an automobile accident June 28, 2004. To his
hundreds of friends and acquaintances[...]gave to each. Alex’s gratitude for Dec. 25, 1914 - front page col 6 - W ard Cafe Changes
th[...]nts was an integral part of him. Mt. (June 2)., she stated that she was single, a servant in t[...]putting down children: 1] Joan Sept. 25, 1915 Sandpoint, Idaho; 2] Harley
Central Street to the home he loved and d[...]more loving father, husband with burial Nov. 25, 1968 in the Missoula City Cemetery,
and[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (926)[...]unty Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - Mrs. H. R. Morrison of Missoula[...]ls, Mt. Friday
Joan C. Morrison was born Sept. 25, 1915 Sandpoint, Jan. 5, 1906 - Ben[...]ry lists him as a
Miss Morrison was born Sept. 25, 1915 in Sandpoint, carpenter for th[...]d is refreshing. She Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page col 2 - Teaching
was always delightedly discovering the[...]as fun Force Engaged - School District No. 2 - Miss Gertrude
to discover it with her. Such a b[...]orrison has been Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 21, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
recent[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (927)[...]ers County Ledger Thurs.. Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan
29, 1959 Page 2 - Howard Alvin Morton, son of Mrs. June[...]#2 Ada (Hollenbeck/Pearsall)[...]W illiam was born July 29, 1873 Alma, Buffalo Co.,
The Sanders County Le[...]vando, Mt. (Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. April 1, 1902 page in Minnesota. His death occurred in 1897 when he was
8 col 3); 2] female Ovando, Mt. (Missoulian, Missoula, Mt.[...]years of age, while his widow survives and
April 23, 1903 page 3 col 5); 3] Herman 1905.[...]lliam being the second child and oldest son,
Feb. 2, 1906 - Gust Moser and family of Butte, arrived h[...]r on the Lewis and Clark ranching. In 1892 he came to Montana, settling first in
forest rese[...]born Aug, 1899 Mont.
Sanders County Signal June 20, 1907 - Plains - Gust Information[...]Moser of Plains, Missoula, Mt.; white; 22 years of age; born
moved his family from Thompson[...]ried to Alice Brown of Plains, Missoula Co.,
June 28, 1907 - Mrs. Moser and children left for Plains on Mt.; white; 24 years of age; born Boise, Ada Co., Idaho to
Mond[...]wn
Gust and his family were enumerated in the 1920 federal and they had one daughter,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (928)1032 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]1900 federal census June 6, 1900 Jocko township #23 1912 serving until Dec. 31, 1914. During his term of o[...]he had many trying and thrilling experiences, and won a
his step-daugther Christie is living with them and she is 12 wide reputation for his excellent work in conn[...]sion as stock inspector of Sanders July 25, 1913 - Sheriff Moser returned home Monday
count[...]Friday Missoula, Mt. - Dec. 7, 1913 page 2 col 4 - Dec. 23, 1913
July 15, 1910 - page 3 - Deputy Sheriff Moser of Paradise, page 5 col 3 and in the Dec. 24 1913 page 8 col 4 -
who recently succeeded Fred[...]ted in Nov. of 1910 to be the Dec. 26, 1913 - page 3 - The W illiam Moser divorce case[...]rdict Monday night and granted the plaintiff a
1912 serving until Dec. 31, 1914.[...]om taken any (Hollenbeck) Pearsall on Jan. 20, 1914 in Thompson Falls,
active part since his e[...]e jewels,
The Sanders County Ledger Friday Feb. 23, 1912 1] Ruby (Quinn moved to Bremerton, W a.); 2] Pearl
Thompson Falls, Mt., W hile in Missoula la[...]Information from their marriage license # 215 in the
of the death of his only brother, Paul M[...]be in Germany, and the message was cabled 20, 1914 Plains, Mt. by B. V. Edworthy. W itnesses:[...]one brother, Sheriff Moser, and afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. The best wishes of all their many
t[...]ourney along life’s path
Madison, W is. He was 32 years of age. tog[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (929)[...]1033

Ada Dell Hollenbeck was born Sept. 2, 1874, in (Joplin, are visiting at the h[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.; 44 years of age; born July 29, 1873;
later moved to Paradise, (Donald Holly Pe[...]Moser; medium height; medium build; dark colored
2] Donna B. who married Pete Kestell and moved to[...]Feb. 3, 1926 - W illiam Moser, former deputy sheriff under[...]town on Capital Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr.
hill.[...]Bar, which he Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mrs.
owned, here in T[...]ts on the property. They are both young men.
July 28, 1916 - front page col 1 - Moser for Post[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (930)[...]Lee Moyer was born Sept. 2, 1900 Middleburg, Snyder[...]esiding in Florida when he met a widow, Jean
Aug. 2, 1912 - page 3 - S. H. Cahoes and W illiam Mottner,[...]pair arrived in Thompson Falls in the fall of 1942,
Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory lists him a[...]rtnership with to cut and saw their timber.
Nov. 12, 1915 - front page col 5 - W m. Mottner was[...]ay evening on complaint of Charles 1942 col 3 - Local Mentionings - Lee Moyer, who
Arnold[...]f her timber. She
May 19, 1916 - front page col 1&2 - $100 and Thirty Days expects to return h[...]would say he has developed into a mighty good
of $25 was cashed by j. E. Powers, the Green Seal Cigar[...]o, has always lived in the east,
dealer, one for $25 by Pat Callahan and another for $2 was but apparently she is fascinated with th[...]Callahan accused Mottner that Mottner handed him $22 to operational responsibilities mu[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (931)[...]Oscar W illiam M uir
W e won’t go into figures, footage or production becaus[...]Oscar died Sept. 26, 1927 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the
Lee married Jean Sparks October 20, 1943 Missoula, Mt. W hitepine cemetery[...]oula, Mt. - Lee M. Moyer of folio #211, noted that he resided in Thompson Falls, Mt.
Thompson Falls, Mont.; white; 43 years of age (Sept. 2, died Sept. 26, 1928 - cemetery listing in the W hitepine
1900); born[...]Moyer cemetery notes his death as Sept. 27, 1927).
and Lizzie Mitchell - he had not been previous[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 5, 1927
married Jean A. Sparks of Thompson Falls, Mont;[...]- The entire community was shocked
years of age (12/3/01); Fall River, Bristol Co.,[...]ew days, in fact he had
widowed - married October 20, 1943 Missoula, Mont., by been on dut[...]he school. He was graduated from there in 1921.
severe burns he had experienced.[...]e Thompson Falls High School with the class of ‘25.
will be shipped back east.[...]easterner, he had Missoula, Montana September 28, 1927, at the age of 21
become one of the best small lumber operators in[...]ormed him that the born May 10, 1906; 2] Stuart F.
money from the lumber in the last box[...]locals’ D. B. Moorehead was born May 22, 1833 Scotland to
from lossing their wages.[...]avid B. Muirhead.
1864; served 3 years, 5 months, 26 days. The Sand[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (932)[...]Larry Gust M unger
B. Muirhead, who for the past 12 years has acted as Larry Munger was bo[...]. On the draft list of July 22, 1918 he is listed from
W . C Muirhead, his son[...]y to Thompson Falls, Mont. - (Alien) - 27 years old; born Oct.
accompany the remains back[...]April 21, 1882 - Horse Plains Items - Murphy & Lucas, two[...]tory Friday
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - School July 21, 1882 - W eeksville Items - Messrs Murphy, Lucas,
years of 1921-1922 - Mr. Mullen Science. Blansh[...]M iss M urphy
April 19, 1912 - page 3 - W . F. Mullen, who played right[...]son, is High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - 1922-1923
back in town again having dropped in from Kooten[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
something to do here he will stick around and play on the 1923 W here the Faculty will spend their summer - Mis[...]mery Company? “Some
Ben Bill Muller died Nov. 25, 1953 at the age of 60 years butter peddler.”
of a heart attack on Thompson River. Burial was Nov. 27th
in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec[...]a Co., Mt. Oct.11, 1917 - front page col 2 - Murphy Joins Foresters -[...]Friday office Monday for enlistment in the 21st regiment of
Aug. 6, 1909 - C. Munday of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (933)[...]Thursday, having received his discharge from the 20th by a wife whom he secured in the[...]4 col 2 - death - John C. Murphy of Cedar Creek, Mt.[...]la C. Mt. - Cedar Creek, Mt.
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 22, 1935 - front page col 6 - Ben
Murphy Dies - Ben[...]. He was a resident He married Margaret 1872/73, and they had five 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, and is survived by his wife and[...]adville, Lake Co., Colorado (Charles F. Chatham); 2]
children.[...]Sept 5, 1895 The family of John A.
Ann died 1952 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,[...]tte, Mont. The little
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 29 plot # 8. Maggie mine[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 29 plot # 9. May 5, 1905[...]Standard mine on Prospect
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 26, 1918 - page eight - News of Local creek a[...]nders County Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
1942 - Local Mention - Miss Helen Murphy employed for Oct. 25, 1907 - Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Murphy and daughter
s[...]since discovering the property more than eighteen
2] Marlys; 3] (Lloyd Stonehocker).[...]Montana Standard who is a son-in-law of the
Jan. 22, 1946 Fort Douglas, Utah. His service is recorded[...]k having
the Sanders County Courthouse Vol 1 page 296. received word that[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (934)[...]s at the
Standard mine, located east of Burk and 12 miles southwest residence of Mrs. Severson.[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. 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 Fal[...]Missoula, Mt., the son of John H. Murphy.
July 26, 1912 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. John D. Murphy Michael Murphy died March 29, 1968 with burial in the
arrived from Spokane ye[...]Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 29 plot # 7.
visiting with relatives. Mr. Murphy is[...]assigned to a helicopter crew and on March 29, 1968 died
Sept. 22, 1911 - front page - Mr. and Mrs. John D. Murphy,[...]ospect creek, and for Michael J. Murphy 21, of Thompson Falls was reported
many years made[...]led in the crash of a helicopter in Vietnam March 29, his[...]was a victim.
Madge M. Murphy was born about 1882 Leadville, Lake
Co., Colorado to John P. M[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (935)[...]lored hair. Sarah had 8 children: 1] Marshall; 2] Evelyn (Jesse Canture
Sanders County Independe[...]is Charles; 4] Sylvia; 5] Franklin; 6]
W ed. June 26, 1935 - The prospector’s cabin occupied by[...]the Lambert High school with the class of 1922 and
M urray[...]Fisher creek, between L.B & A. B. Degrees in 1928. He was admitted to the
Vermillion and Libby, about 25 miles from Vermillion. The Montana bar June 10, 1928, and in the fall of that year
ore is said to ass[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday November 4, 1928, and his administration of the office has
Jan. 1[...]ded his letter M three consecutive years and in 1927
Child of Mrs. Murray died.[...]son Oscar James Murray was born June 9, 1892 Brooklyn,
returned Sunday from Clarkson, W ashing[...]r looking after the
Hannah A. Murray died Aug. 12, 1963 at the age of 92 ranch on W oodlin flat purchased by his[...]had prior service - private for 2 years at Cadet Corps,
Thompson Falls 1917 Polk[...]He listed
Marshall Murray was born July 13, 1902 Drake, ND, the his home address as[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (936)[...]W W I) US Navy; starting blocks.
born 1892 Brooklyn, NY; Graduate from the University of Mr. Murray was born June 9, 1892 in Brooklyn. Three
Ill - held the world record fo[...]in later years as Chaplin 1930; post commanders 1921 - Missoula on the railroad before returning to Illinois to enter
Nov. 5, 1956; Service officer 1922 to March 14, 1929; the university. Following his grad[...]scar married Gertrude S. (Stackhouse) England May 29, when the firm went into receivership, he acted as overseer
1922 Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]eford Ranch.
James Murray of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age born In 1922 he married Gertrude Stackhouse in Thompson
Brookl[...]en former trustee of School District No. 2, member of the
previously marriage,[...]d during W orld W ar II served as chairman of the
21 years of age born Deep River, Pontica Co., Iowa[...]s one of the few
previously married - married May 29, 1922 Thompson Falls, living charter members o[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934 - front page col 1 - Locals -
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. March 26, 1936 - Mrs. Mrs. O. J. Murray has retur[...]Stackhouse did not return to
Oscar died April 23, 1967 with burial April 26 in the new Thompson Falls but went direct[...]ice. (Death Oscar James Murray died April 23, 1967 and was buried
certificate # 2721 noted his parents name, birth and date[...]Lester F. Clow, Los Altos, Calif.;
Thursday April 27, 1967 - Funeral Services Held For[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (937)[...]14, 1909 Morris, Minn., to
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 2, 1918 - page eight - News of Local Alfred L[...]s. W m. Murray arrived Thursday from were 12 children born to her parents: 1] John Enoch July[...]d the summer looking after affairs at 1895; 2] Judith C. March 30, 1897; 3] Goldie Louise (twin[...]E. April 13, 1905; 6] Carl A. Sept 26, 1902; 7] Ida O.
The Sanders County Independent Ledge[...]britina (Twin) April 14,
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 12, 1918 - front page col 3 - Ranch 1909 (died[...]lace - The ranch east of town, known Helen; 12] Robert.
as the old Stiles place, which has been owned and operated Helen was in the 1927 high school graduation class.
for the past two y[...]as Edward J. Muster died Nov. 5, 1982 with burial Nov. 9,
bartender for the Legal Tender Bar. 1982 in the Murray cemetery, Lonepine, Mt.[...]March 23, 1995 - Graveside services for Helen Muster, 85,[...]as born April 14, 1909, at Morris, Minn., one of 12[...]iposa basketball team. After graduating in 1927, Helen attended
county, Cal. The claims a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (938)1042 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Frank M yers
death in 1982, and she continued to live in Thompson Falls[...]pson Falls Senior Citizens as well as an May 22, 1914 - page 3 - Frank Myers, the well known
acti[...]oved to work with arts and crafts. May 29, 1914 - page 3 - Frank Myers came up from
Surv[...]Sept. 12, 1913 - page 3 - George W . Myers Jr., who was[...]D. D. M yre
May 31, 1912 - front page - Myers Forgot To Bring Back[...]who has been employed D. D. died Jan. 26, 1914. (Death certif. # 1002 notes that
on the streets here for some time, bor[...]orse race, and #2 Edith
skiddoed for parts unknown. The horse has b[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
June 7, 1912 - front page - N. G. Myers, who borrowed May 17, 1917 - front page col 2 - Court in Session Monday -
Lundgrens’ h[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (939)[...]hompson Falls, Montana

The deceased was about 25 years of age. The coupl[...]g in the U.S. Navy. He worked for the
Sept. 9, 1972 Riverside, Calif. They were Frenchmen.)[...]Friday
from American Legion that he joined in 1932. July 9, 1915 - page 3 - Lookou[...]Utica, Bernard Glen Near was born November 12, 1896 W ebster
Mt., and was 26 years of age; Lillie was 22 years of age and City, IA. to Charles A. Near a[...]living with Dwight Near.
John died Dec. 27, 1991 Missoula, Mt. The[...]as
Mr. Nash died of natural causes Thursday, Dec. 27, at short, blue eyes and dark colored h[...]Dec. 20, 1917 - front page col 2 - Bernard Near, who joined
He and Lilly[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (940)[...]ar residing in Thompson Falls,
May 5, 1916 - page 2 col 1 - New Paper Starts Publication Mt.; 36 years of age; born Aug. 18, 1882, occupation of a
Next W eek - G. E. MacCarter ret[...]in the (Dwight could have died Dec. 25, 1955 Tillamook, Ore,
Hougland building on Mill[...]applied last Thursday for homestead entry on 58.27 acres
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]ion 9, township 17 north, range 31 west. The
June 23, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. Paul B.[...]the signal department of the aviation corps
Sept. 22, 1916 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. G. W . Angst[...]Mr. Near is the son of Mrs. Kate Near. He is 23 years old
family here wish them success a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (941)[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Falls, Mt. June 3, 1920 Thurs. - An Offer To Lieut. Near In
May 3, 1917[...]rather than sending him to France for active
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - A letter was recei[...]his reason, of course, that he was selected among
24th just after Harold had made his first flight. T[...]y and turned over
of the machines. It takes about 25 of the latter class for each the active manage[...]News - Lieutenant Harold Harold died May 2, 1958 Philips Co., Mt.
Near arrived here on furlo[...]Iowa. The plane Kate Haller was born March 23, 1854 Independence, Iowa
was purchased by[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (942)[...]. - section 10 plot # 11. (Death certif. #
Dwight 2] Harold; 3] Helen; 4] Leonard????: 5] Mildred 82 notes that she is the Librarian in the City Libra[...]ed from Boston, Mass., in October.
Co., Iowa page 224C - Charles A. Near (merchant) 23 years Mrs. Near was our first city Librar[...]age born Pa., as were his parents; wife Katie S, 22 years she served for many years. About three ye[...]owing children: all of whom survives.
June 14, 1912 - page 3 - The mother and sister of Dwight[...]the local Society had charge of the services
July 26, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. K. Near, daughter, Mildred[...]made application Friday for homestead entry on 58.27 acres Mildred Near was born June 1884, the daughter of Charles
in section 30, township 21, north, range 29 west. The A. Near and Katie Haller.
app[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Sept. 20, 1912 - page 3 - Miss Mildred Near left yesterday
July[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - Mrs. Kate Near left Monday with Feb. 21, 1913 - page 3 - It is reported that Miss Mildre[...]May 26, 1916 - page 2 col 1 0 Change in Telephone Office -
Ka[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (943)[...]have gone to Jacksonville, Fla., to Feb. 21, 1913 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Needham,
re[...]left on
Dawson A. Needham was born July 14, 1892 Iron No. 4 yesterday for Anacon[...]counted by the committee. The count resulted in 23,506 -
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]Needham of Anaconda, formerly of this
May 17, 1912 - page 3 - Dawson Needham, who is teaching place and Trout Creek, won the first prize of a fine
the school at Swamp cre[...]ay to spend phonograph with a guess of 23,333.
Sunday with his parents.[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Sept. 10, 1915 - page 2 - A hearty welcome was accorded
Aug. 2, 1912 - page 3 - D. H. Needham, who is in the[...]on top of him, producing a rupture. The 1920 Federal census School dist #1 Deer Lodge,
He is[...]tery, Los Angeles, Ca.
Alton, Sept. 4, 1915 - May 2, 1941 Los Angeles, Ca.; 2] ; 3] Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. May 16, 19[...]ied
Information from their marriage license # 162 in the May 9th. Survivors are his wife[...]dham of
A. Needham of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 20 years of age Polson; sister, Mrs. N. A.[...]Lillian Lavis. Been in South America since 1926. See July
white; 20 years of age born Philadelphia, Penn., to James[...]8, 1941, the family left Polson in 1921 going to Anaconda,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (944)[...]irectory lists A. Needom
T.A., residing in Ronan; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. as a laborer.
(This wa[...]tory notes that she is Tom married June 22, 1920 Round Butte, Montana and
boarding with W . H. Ne[...]hurs. Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. Aug. 23, 1945 - condensed
July 5, 1917 - page 7 - Local[...]ngs English Channel - Polson Pioneer Aug. 23, 1945 -
where Helen has been taking treatments f[...]could not find Needham after a 5 hour
W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Local Happenings - Married in[...]of Lake County. Miss Needham 10, 1922 at Ronan and grew up there. Enlisted Jan. 1943 in[...]Nowlin, died Feb. 21, 1958 at the age of 11 years.
The Sanders Coun[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. June 27, 1966 - Mrs. Needham
Michigan.[...]think of the old days in Ronan in 1912 and took up a homestead where she and her
Thompson Falls. I arrived there on June 25th, 1910. husband later lived.
T[...]rder of Eastern Star, Chapter
July 1, 1910 - page 2 - Thos. Alton Needham arrived in 93,[...]married to Thomas Alton Needham, June 22, 1920 Round
and will spend the summer with his[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (945)[...]Stonehocker, Ronan; a son, wife - Ann C. 27 years of age; married at the age of 22
Thomas, Albuquerque, N.M., and a sister, Mrs. B.[...]Another son, years old, Mt.; Lawrence 2 years old, Mt.
Robert, was killed in W orld W ar[...]Funeral services are planned for W ednesday at 2 p.m., at a Lodge Co., Mt.
place to be announce[...]W illiam H. Needham was born Dec. 25, 1866 near[...]nd had the following children: July 14, 1892 Mi.- died Chili; 2] Thomas Alton Feb. 18,
1] Kimberlie (Chenoweth); 2] Jamie; 3] Laurel (Havlik); 4] 1894 Mi.; 3][...]7] D. H.
Clara L., Nothwang was born Aug. 17, 1927 Penrose, Rachel Stimson was born June 26, 1869 Ripley, Ont.,
Colo., to Ludwig Nothwang an[...]in 1889 and
following children: 1] Caren (Jones); 2] Renee (Mitchell). was naturalized in 1891.
Clara died April 5, 2007 Bigfork, Mt. with cremation. The Sa[...]Friday
Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Sunday, April 15 2007 - BigFork June 4, 1909 - W . H. Needham[...]has taken charge of the local blacksmith shop and
2007, at Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork. Clara was[...]all patrons. For a few months prior to
Aug. 17, 1927, in[...]in the early summer. Buffalo Hill Dec. 22, 1911 - page 3 - W . H. Needham left for Iron
Fun[...]near future.
W alter J. Needham was born April 12, 1896 Iron The Thompson Falls Po[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Feb. 24, Aug. 16, 1912 - page 3 - noted in an item that the Needhams
1912 - W alter Needham, formerly of Iron Mountain,[...]7 W orld W ar I draft card noted the Aug. 22, 1913 - page 3 - W . H. Needham, the blacksmith,[...]the first of the week to consult an oculist.
Mt.; 21 years of age; born April 12, 1896 Iron Mountain, He had five pieces o[...]is
following children: 1] Beverly J. born about 1927; 2] reported that W . H. Needham has just been taken to St.
Lawrence ca 1928 Mt.[...]him on the leg, breaking the bone.
District 21 - Needham, W alter J.; 34 years of age; married[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
the age of 28 years; born Michigan; parents born in Can[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (946)1052 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Needham, W illiam; 62 years of age; born Canada; his father
The Thomp[...]as the ancestry; children: 1] Helen 32 year, born Michigan nurse in
Pathfinder Garage, under the firm name of Needham & hospital; 2] Mary 24 years born Michigan; 3] W illiam 20
Jacks. Mr. W . H. Needham is well known to most[...]moderate priced cars. in 1919. To Polson in 1923 as Deputy Sheriff of the new
A part of the black[...]bers were finally caught after a state wide
Sept. 22, 1916 - Local Items - W ord was received this wee[...]existing between W . H. Needham Polson.; 2 dau, Mrs. NA Palmer and Mrs. Chellis Beavers
and[...]ntice and 4 great grandchildren. Born Dec. 25, 1866 near
who will secure work either under Mr.[...]oods. Keneardine, Ont., Canada. Married Jan. 26, 1889 near
The job is that of taking out spruce[...]and it is 1908 to Thompson Falls and 1912 to Ronan. Blacksmith,
expected to last for[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (947)[...]a few moments apart.
Philip Nels, an Austrian, 23 years old, was injured a few[...]Jesse Chapman Nelson was born October 3, 1912
at last report.[...], Mt. Friday Nelson sr. and Mary E.
July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Philip Nels, who had his head[...]aken to Spokane on On Feb. 21, 1941 Jesse enter the Army Air Force service
W e[...]ed consciousness. 29, 1945 San Bernardino, Ca. He served as a B-17 bo[...]maintaince man: that he entered the service Feb. 21, 1941
with John Nels, brother of Philip Nels, wh[...]a Ft. Missoula, Mt., and was discharged Nov. 29, 1945 San
blast at the power camp last month.[...]39600551); born Oct. 3, 1912 Forsyth, Mt. - his mother was[...]S. Nelson.
Betty Lou Nelson was born Sept. 6, 1926 Conrad, Annette died Feb. 18, 1980 buried Feb 21, 1980 Fraternal
Montana to A. (Q.) M. Nelson and[...]. cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 2 lot # 5).
Betty married Donald R. Rhoda June 22, 1945 Missoula, Jesse died Dec. 26, 1998 Plains, Mt. with cremation. His
Mt.[...]formation from their marriage license # 4888 page 228 Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 2 lot #5).
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt[...]Falls, Mt. Jan. 7,
Rhoda of Shelby, Mont; white; 21 years of age born June 1999 Thurs. Jesse Chapman Nelson, 86, longtime Thompson
20, 1924 Shelby, Mont., to D. R. Rhoda and Erma Gunter - Falls resident died Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at Clark Fork
he had not been previously[...]ng memorial services are planned and will be
6, 1926 Conrad, Montana to A. (Q) M. Nelson and Margaret[...]ied - married Jesse was born Oct. 3, 1912, on the family ranch at
June 22, 1945 Missoula, Mt. by Ralph L. Starr, Justice of[...]way through high school. After
Carl died March 29, 1942 of a stroke after feeling ill for graduation,[...]of the International
F. Robert Nelson died June 29, 1974 with burial in the Brother[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (948)[...]be held at Thompson
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 27, 1894 page 3 - John Falls Sunday aft[...]nian Oct. 13, 1894 page 3 - Miss Dec. 27, 1907 - At Plains on Monday evening occurred the[...]n Thompson. Mr. Scott
W eekly Montanian April 25, 1895 John C. Nelson, one of is an estimabl[...]years before removing to Plains.
maid.
April 21, of 1896 John married Mary Boyer. They had 1][...]Nelson
Alfred born Aug 1898 Thompson Falls, Mt., 2] Stella born John J. Nelson was born Au[...]1899 Thompson Falls, Mont.; 3] Barbara I. Sept. 12, In the 1900 federal census, Thompson F[...]Mt. (June 9?) He stated that he was single, 28 years of age;
Thompson Falls, Mt. ( a baby, John[...]heir son).
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. April 21, 1896 page 4 col[...]; 1957. He also worked with Henry Larson.
42 years of age born Jumby/Jamby Smoland, Sweden; no[...]died in 1953 with his obituary
Mary Boyer; white; 28 years of age born Kerby, Oregon; print[...]ma, W a.,
been previously married - married April 21, 1896 Thompson brother Les Nelson, Thomps[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Nov. 3, 1903 page 6 col 2
- Index - Died - John C. Nelson of Thompso[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (949)[...]ler was born ca 1879 or 1881 Russia to
Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Percy Nelson of Rexford via Libby,[...]pendent Ledger Oct. 3, 1934 Ida July 23, 1914 Denhoff, ND (George W est); 2] John
Thompson Falls, Mt. - W hitepine - Bill Nelson who has Sept. 27, 1917; 3] Ruth Sept. 27, 1919 (Ernest Brauer); 4]
been going to high school at Thompson Falls returned to his Hilda Dec. 16, 1923 - 1969 (Henne); 5] Harold ‘Bud’ Oct.
home in Mika, W ashington, Sat. 24, 1928.[...]Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Fischer was born Oct. 24, 1892
Earl V. & #1 Genevine (Pollock) Nesbitt[...]eth sr. Her parents had the
#2 M ay C. (Leeper) following children: 1] Otto; 2] Jake; 3] Edna (Bittner); 4]
Earl Vesey Nesbitt was born about 1892 Belvedere, John; 5] Bill. She and her f[...]rth Dakota
E. V. married Genevine Pollock Sept. 25, 1917 Thompson and loaded their belongings[...]son Falls, Mt.
E., July 8, 1918 Id. - April 1, 1972 Spokane, W a.; 2] Fred Neumiller died Sept. 23, 1950 Tuscor at the age of
Blanche Louise, Jan. 28, 1920 Kootenai, 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 County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. E[...]ith burial
Nesbitt of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 25 years of age born April 17, 1970 City Cemetery[...]nois to S. E. Nesbitt and Annie lot # 4 block 2.
Marshall - he had not been previously married -[...]., Iowa to O. Pollock and #2 Juanita (Eigenmann)
Ellen Van Patten - she had no[...]- Harold “Bud” Neumiller was born Oct. 24, 1928 Harvey,
married Sept. 25, 1917 Thompson Falls, Mt. by a Justice of N.[...]Luke.
Earl and Genevine were divorced between 1920 and 1930. Harold married Phyllis Luke Nov. 29, 1951 in Thompson[...]18, 1956 W allace, Idaho; 2] Philip Harold, Nov. 9, 1957
The Sanders County[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday W allace Idaho.
Aug. 2, 1907 - A deal was closed on Monday where by L. D[...]e Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 12 lot #3 block 48.
taken up Prospect creek by A. W[...]) Nesmith Bud died March 13, 2005 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with
John S. Nesmith[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Dec. 25, 1908 - John Nesmith returned to his home at Mt. March 24, 2005 - Harold “Bud” F. Neumiller, 76, Coeur
Ver[...]ember of the work d’Alene, died March 13, 2005, at Kootenai Medical Center.
force at the Sham[...]He was born Oct. 24, 1928, in Harvey, N. D. to Elizabeth
John mar[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (950)[...]moved to Coeur d’Alene in August Oct. 29, 1915 - page 3 - Adolph Neveaux and wife arrived[...]Tuesday on No. 2 from Aberdeen, W ash., for a visit with
Harold[...]of age; born Sept. 24, 1875 Canada; teamster for E. Preston
Harold w[...]us, Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
Cancer Society, 212 S. 11th St. Suite B. Coeur d’Alene, Ida[...]iels) Neumiller
John E. Neumiller was born Sept. 27, 1917 ND to Fred J.[...]n in Canada from French parents.
John died Sept. 26, 1989.[...]had the following children: 1] Adolph; 2] Louis; 3] Amanda,
Adolph Neveux (Neveaux) was born Sept 24, 1875 St. 1878.
Albert, Prov. Quebe[...]- Joliette, Quebec) and Marguerite Deshaies (b: 1823).
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls,[...]d Joliette, Quebec. Emma was one of a family of 20 children.
Neissi; that he immigrated with his fa[...]l.
Information from their marriage license A 412 in the
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt.[...]John Newbrant
Neveus of Belknap, Montana; white; 28 years of age born John Newbrant was[...]he 1900 federal census John resided in Butte, Mt.
23 years of age born Milwaukee, California to Joseph The 1920 federal census, Butte, Silver Bow Co., Mt. -
Gra[...]ida Thage.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Sept. 20, 1903 page 6 col 2 Helen June Newell
- Ind[...]knap - Adolph Helen June Newell was born 1929.
Neveux and Nellie Grandchamp. (They were cousin[...]Thompson Falls
Nellie Grandchamp was born June 20, 1880 Truckee, Fraternal ce[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (951)[...]Avenue in that
John Andrew Newell was born May 28, 1917 to Arthur city. Miss Eckles is[...]a former Great
children: 1] Phyllis (Connacher): 2] Joyce (Corey); 3] Falls boy and is now[...]f Missoula - Missoula
John died Monday Dec. 18, 2006 Plains, Mt. Herald.
Miss[...]s received with considerable surprise by
January 02 2007 - Plains- John Andrew Newell, 89, passed[...]here. Mr. Newlon has been a
away Monday, Dec. 18, 2006, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital resident[...]months and is familiar
in Plains. He was born May 28, 1917, to Arthur and Myrtle to patrons of[...]lies before each season. April 29, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. Eckles of Helena arrived i[...]ie Nicol, Audrey Erickson, Rennie April 29, 1910 - page 3 - Up a Tree - Mr. Bevis, travelin[...]ry out the Remington
private service in spring of 2007. goods. Both wer[...]located.
Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday April 2, 1909 - George G. The Sanders Count[...]is a new man at the Thompson Falls July 29, 1910 - page 3 - E. A. Newlon, cashier of the Fi[...]of W interset, Iowa. July 22, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. Lydia Newlon, Mrs. P[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (952)[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday aggregate $523,000,000. In addition the firm is the agent for
Nov. 25, 1910 - page 3 - Phil W ilkerson, who has been[...]s affairs in Iowa so that he can return In 1932 George was residing in Helena, Mt.
to Montana and[...]e. W illiam, June 1837 Ohio; 62 years of age; father born Penn;
The Sanders Co[...]o: (wife) Lydia A. April 1845, Ill; 55 years
Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. George G. Newlon[...]takes a position with the Missoula Iowa; 2] Lyda R. May 1881 Ia.; 3] W illiam C. June 1883
L[...]Ia.; 4] Mary Oct. 1886 Ia. - son Edgar A., 32 years of age;
shipped on Saturday.[...]enumerated in Great Falls, Mt. in 1900.
Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - County Clerk and recorder N. H.[...]daughter Mary is residing with her at the age of 23
which was recently vacated by Geo. G. Newlon. Mr[...]s County Independent Ledger, Thompson
July 19, 1912 - page 3 - George G. Newlon, formerly with[...]and recorder. W e learn Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - Local Happenings - A
that this is the Ge[...]with a group who gathered at the M. E.
agency of 22 fire insurance companies whose assets[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (953)[...]Abraham
He entered the United States Dec. 19, 1926 at Ellis Island, Himes.
New York City, New Yor[...]in Thompson Falls, Mont. Gordon C., about 1902 Mt.
Donald and Hilda had a daughter: 1] Janet[...]ssoulian, Missoula, Mt. May 14, 1900 page 4 col 1
26, 1935.[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. May 15, 1900 page 4 col 2 -
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thomps[...]to Maggie C. Allen, both of
Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 28, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr. Thompson[...]My
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 22, 1912 - page 2 col 2 - C. V. Nickels, who has until
for a visit.[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
March 24, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - F. D. Nichols, Sept. 20, 1912 - page 3 - C. V. Nichols left this morning[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (954)[...]g at Hope and across the lake. He is Sept. 2, 1909; arrived in Montana March 30, 1911.
thinkin[...]States Sept. 2, 1909 through Ellis Island, New York City,[...]t about gold. Earl M. Niles died Nov. 28, 1913 Thompson Falls, Mt.,
Nigger Bill told the[...]ham on drilling holes at the
corner of the cabin 12, to 20,000. (Does he mean $12,000 to dam site.
$20,000?) The niggers got the gold over in the Fishe[...]ne day W inkler came over to their place Dec. 12, 1913 - front page col 2 - $50.00 Reward - For the
and told Charlie’s da[...]Friday afternoon, November 28, 1913 - Thompson Falls
W hen Neil asked Jim Sm[...]e in to Thompson Falls and reported a Dec. 12, 1913 - page 3 - A. G. Niles and son are here fro[...]ove in by blows. Jim Clarks Fork river on Nov. 28th.
confirms the legend that a John W inker who killed him. The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. April 22, 1914 page 6 col 6
(Further research by Neil show[...]ecently.” Neil stated, this may not be April 24, 1914 - front page col 4 - Niles Body Found - Th[...]h was by a beating. No one ever Fork river the 28th of last November, was recovered at Hope
knew h[...]ties.
Sanders County Courthouse - Albin Niklasson 26 years of The body was identif[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (955)1062 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]fort was made to recover the body July 12, 1891 - Feb. 1983 Minneapolis, Minn; b} Rauen
wit[...]her and brother spent several Louis March 20, 1895 - Dec. 14, 1909 with burial Dec. 16,
fruit[...]river. Minneapolis, Minn.); 2] W illiam Edmund May 7, 1861
Notice of a reward[...]f the body has Basel, Switzerland - March 17, 1928 Thompson Falls, Mont.
been running in this paper[...]er and was copied ; 3] Theodore Henry Feb. 12, 1868 Heilbronn, Germany -
by the Clarksfork and[...]home 16, 1871 Newport, Campbell Co., Ky - Feb. 23, 1956 St.
of Mr. Niles. Paul Ramsey, Minn - married Aug. 2, 1893 Newport, Ky.)
He carried $6000 life insur[...]Adelheid Lindemann was born April 2, 1838 Bremen,[...]Heinrich Nippert and Eve Louise April 22, 1871 Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany - July
Elisabeth Kieffer, he died May, 23, 1864 with burial in the 4, 1898 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio; 2] Alfred Kuno
Baraboo, Sauk, W isconsin Cemetery. June 12, 1872 Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany - Aug. 6,
Michel married Eve Marquerite Treiber May 3, 1824 1956 Asheville, Buncomb, North Caroli[...]t. 4, 1873
Eve Marquerite Treiber was born Feb. 22, 1800 Lembach, Kingston, Ireland to James N[...]Christine Elisabeth Penrose - Oct. 12, 1937 Cincinnati, Ohio, married ca 1899
Guthmulle[...]56 with burial in the Cincinnati, Ohio - #2 Ecetra Leah Anderson born abt 1923
Baraboo, Sauk, W isconsin cemetery.[...]n).; 3] Fanny Ida Elisabeth (Ella)
(Ludwig) March 23, 1825 Goersdorf, Bas-Rhin France; 2] Aug. 9, 1873 Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany - Jan. 30, 1969
Eve Elizabeth Sept. 16, 1827 Goersdorf, Bas-Rhin, France; Bethesda, Mont[...]land (Louis Helmlinge
3] Charles (Karl) Nov. 4, 1829 Goersdorf, Bas-Rhin, France born ca 1869 Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany ); 4] Hermine
- Oct. 21, 1878 Montevallo, Vernon Co., Mo. (Evaline[...]in,
Hatthaway born Nov. 1835 Ill. - married Dec. 12, 1855 Germany - Dec. 29, 1955 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio
Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois); 4] Elizabeth July 1, 1832 with burial Dec. 31 in same city.; 5] Edward Friedrick Oct.
Captina, Belmont, Ohio - Jan. 4, 1922 Fairbault, Rice Co., 8, 1877 Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany - March 22, 1956
Minn. (John L. Schaefer, March 24, 1825 Kernbach, Hollywood, Los Angeles Co[...]Ohio; 6] Maria (Marie) Adelheid Meta
married Jan. 21, 1855 Baraboo, W isc.); 5] Michael T. Dec. Feb. 18, 1879 Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany - March 17,
29, 1834 Ohio - March 6, 1887 Baraboo, Sauk Co., W[...]Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, burial April 27,
with burial in same town (Mary Moog 1842 Penn. - Jan. 1945 Cincinnati, Ohio.
1861[...]y 7, 1861; his death certificate states May 7, 1862 and his
died Jan. 17, 1889 - married March 24, 1875 Montfort, headstone has May 9, 18[...]an one year, or two years.
Nippert was born March 23, 1825 Goersdorf, Bas-Rhin, W illiam’s father was Rev. Louis Nippert, born March 23,
France - he died Aug. 17, 1894 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., 1824, Goersdorf, Germany, who in early life moved to
Ohio with burial Aug. 20, 1894 Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati[...]nt European countries where he spent more than 30
20, 1859 Berlin, Germany and they had the following[...]president of the Methodist College at
- Nov. 6, 1929 Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn, with[...]m
burial in same city (Marie Gertrude Rauen Oct. 12, 1865 received his preparatory education.
Minneapolis, Minn. - Feb. 28, 1959 Minneapolis, Minn, His mother Adelheid Marie Linderman was born April 2,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (956)[...]W eekly Montanian Sept 12, 1895 - Prof Nippert has a
W hen he was 15 year[...]Thompson Falls, Mt.
The passenger list of June 2, 1877 noted the following: Friday Sept. 7,[...]school. Many of
in the Hot Springs Tribune, March 23, 1928) - At the age of his scholars are now holdin[...]ll
and according to agreement, was presented with 280 acre prove a most capable assistant.
fa[...]and recorder to take effect January 1, 1908 to
2] After his father’s death W illiam was provided[...]him as
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 13, 1894 page 2 - The Clerk District Court Ho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (957)[...]1911 Polk directory lists him as a July 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - On advice that h[...]has accepted the Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 26, 1918 - page eight - News of
position as teacher[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 7, 1918 - front page col 2 - For
Nov. 7, 1913 - page 3 - W . E. Nippert retu[...]., where he has been and W . A. Darling won the election over W . E. Nippert and
teaching sch[...]rning the ancient castle of the Earl of Ava.
Aug. 21, 1914 - front page col 4 - Dr. Louis A. Nippert[...]collection, thinking a hobo to be some kind
April 28, 1916 - front page col 6 - Judge A. K. Nippert[...]illis is making barrels of money in Eastern
July 28, 1916 - page 2 col 5 - Brother of Judge Nippert Montan[...]a gentleman by
Talks W ith Kaiser - Berlin, July 12 - Judge Alfred K. birth but in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (958)[...]ed state to bring it to its best.
people and have won places for themselves in their chosen And[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 5, 1934 - front page col 2 - Locals -
Nippert an Insurance adjuster living i[...]attend the funeral, which was held on Tuesday at
2:00 o’clock at the church under Masonic orders.[...]rch and Hazel Marie Rush was born Oct. 2, 1907 Creigton, Neb.,
passed in front of the scho[...]at attention while Hazel Marie died July 12, 1983 with burial July 16, 1983
the funeral proce[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 6,
1969 page 2 col 5 - The highly educated remittance man,[...]arp as the Aug. 14, 1914 - front page col 2 - C. H. Noble, a brother of
flashing blade. The s[...]rned. Oct. 16, 1914 - front page col 2 - A Noble Benedict - W . M.
Oh, it’s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (959)[...]ergeant, but was later reduced to the ranks.
July 23, 1915 - front page col 2 - W . M. Noble of the forest The wound will p[...]t - Independent, Helena, Montana Nov. 22, 1881 - The
Instantly Killed - Mistaken for a bea[...]arms
Frank W inland in the thick brush on section 20, about two frightfully burned. The flesh[...]h and set fire to the bed, but some people
August 23rd from Drummond, was hunting in company with[...]d Robert Nolan
was 25-35 caliber rifle.[...]arrived The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. April 28, 1938 - W hile
in town with the news of the trag[...]for emergency treatment and later placed on No. 2 and taken
crazed with grief over the tragedy.[...]is Noland was an original member of American
Nov. 26, 1915 - page 3 - It is with regret that the comm[...]. M. Noble from the local member until 1920.
forest office to that of the Clearwater reserve[...]ng their Donald A. Noll was born about 1924 to J. Arthur Noll and
residence here.[...]Emma Josephine Olson.
In the 1920 federal census the family were residing in[...]o. 12, 1995 - Donald A. Noll - W orld has been received[...]let. He rushed J. Arthur Noll was born April 29, 1893 in Iowa.
up town with the blood spurting f[...]J. Art married Emma Josephine Olson Nov. 7, 1922 at
some delay medical aid was procured.[...]the guards here, having Donald, about 1924; 2] Robert Nov. 9, 1927 Dooley, Mt.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (960)[...]at the Thompson Falls
Art Noll’s died Sept. 24, 1968 Galen, Mt. with burial Cemetery. Shrider Funeral Home in Plains is in charge of
Sept. 27th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec.[...]Edgar Norby
Oct. 3, 1968 page 2 col. 2 - Formal Rites Held For Art Noll, Edgar No[...]ternoon with the Rev. Edgar died Dec. 25, 1995 Madera, Madera Co., Calif.
Sarsfield O Sul[...]E.’ Norby was born about 1875 Northfield,
Sept. 24.[...]live Norby and Julia Stanton.
He was born April 29, 1893 in Iowa. He was married to Th[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Emma Olson Nov. 7, 1922 at Plentywood. Mt. March 25, 1910 - W hite Pine - The Hope Lumber company[...]page 4 - W hitepine W hispers - Mrs. Norby
Sept. 26, 1968 page 4 col. 3 - Art Noll, 75, Passes Tuesd[...]lowing children: 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 m[...]iage license # 97 page 98 in
Plentywood Nov. 7, 1922 and they moved to Noxon in 1937 the Sa[...]a to Martin C. Forbes and Jennie
Emma died Jan. 23,1984 in Plains, Mont. at the age of 83 L[...]eviously married - married
years with burial Jan. 28th in the City Cemetery, Thompson June 15[...]11 page
She married Art Noll in Plentywood in 1922. The couple 3 col 4 - Marriage -[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (961)[...]ian, Missoula, Mt. Oct. 16, 1904 page 10 col
Jan. 21, 1910 - page 3 - Edgar Northrup, a former reside[...]5 he rented the Gem Saloon to Ed. Albert and
Jan. 21, 1910 - page 3 - Emma Northrup, a minor, vs, Edg[...]Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - April 26, 1906 -
summons granted. Jury waived and case se[...]ns were in Thompson Tuesday. Nov. 2, 1906 - Charles Norton received a telegram on
T[...]Norton, aged 22 years, at Aberdeen, W ash. No further
The Thomp[...]on Friday morning and the funeral was held at 2 p.m. Rev.
The Sept 12, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Ray Northway, who[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
wife Josephine, 28 years of age born in Prussia as were her[...]children: 1] Charles H. 17 years of age born Mn.; 2] from their ranch about a mile from town.
Ma[...], 16 years; four
1] W alter born Nov. 1895 Idaho; 2] Emma/ Edith born Sept children born all alive; 1] W alter 14 years of age Id.; 2]
1884 Minnesota (McMann); 3] Ethel ca 1901 Kimble[...]s of age Mt.; 4]
(Homer J. Ranes); 4] Marion Dec. 2, 1902 Thompson Falls, George H. 5 years of ag[...]directory lists him as
Eulalia was born Dec. 1872 Minnesota to Thomas havi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (962)1072 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

1884 - page 2 - Local News - Mr. E. S. Norton, who has[...]orizesh and they had the Sept 5, 1935; 2] boy b/d Sept. 5, 1935 twin; 3] Irene
following children: 1] Charles H 1863 Mn; 2] Mathielda (Mariam).
1873, Minn.; 3] Lul[...]Groves; he had been previously married
Josephine 28 years of age born Prussia as were her parents;[...]children: 1] Charles H. 17 years of age born Mn; 2] 19 years of age born Hope, Bonner Co[...]ter. W itnesses: Russell R. Ross and
for the past 28 years; that he was a saloon keeper and owned[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935[...]s weight 3 1/4 and 3 3/8. One of the babies died 12
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 8, 1918 - front page col 3[...]Henry died Feb. 1962.
Henry G. & #1 Effie (York) Norton Laura died May 2, 1997 San Rafael, Calif.
# 2 Laura (Daniels) Sanders[...]rton and Eulalia C. Grove. George was May 2, 1997 at San Rafael, Calif., after a 14 years bat[...]will be no public services, cremation
March 13, 1925; 2] Virginia A. Nov. 28, 1926/7; 3] is to take place and her ashes are to be scattered at sea.
Dorothy C. May 26, 1932; 4] baby b/d June 1934. Laura h[...]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.[...]en, 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 (963)[...]Friday at 2 p.m. in the Community Congregational church[...]d not lost his life, Mr. Norton was born Dec. 2, 1902 in Thompson Falls and
he has been under the care[...]muscles and can moved Thompson Falls Sept. 27, 1927.
some. He cannot talk yet, but he is able to mak[...]used by flying pieces of rock Pearl 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
newspaper, they had called him Tom “Ir[...]y lists him as a
Kenny M. Norton was born April 12, 1929 to Marion farmer.
Norton and Viola[...]following: W alter Norton of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 21 years
Butte, Mont.[...]le; a farmer and
Marion H. Norton was born Dec. 2, 1902 Thompson Falls, that his farm was mortgag[...]lalia C. Grove.
Marion married Pearl Fulk Sept. 27, 1926 Thompson Olive Norve
Falls, Mt. and had: 1] Kenneth M. 1929. Olive Norve was born[...]her job as stenographer to the case
page 46A #31-32 - Norton, Marion H.; rents his home; 27 worker at the Relief office to accept a position as manager of
years old; married at the age of 24 years; born Mt.; parents the Brittenstein Va[...]fe) Olive married W ard Theodore North Nov. 28, 1936
Viola P. 23 years old; married at the age of 20 years; born Plains, Mt. and they had the fo[...]souri; mother born unknown: Kenneth W .; 2] Steve E.; 3] Laura L. North - died 1948 b[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (964)[...]and C. C. Bradshaw filed mineral claims # 2629, 2630 and
stood on the slippery rocks just below the falls last Saturday, 2632 on the townsite of Thompson Falls which was rejec[...]h for him, and pulled him into the August 29, 1892 soundly rebuking the Commissioners for
whirling m[...]OF #2 M argaret
Thompson Falls, Mt. June 29, 1907 - Request for W ilder[...]als allowed. Territory page 207 D - Lucius Nutting 58 years, physician,[...]born in Pa as were her parents: children: W ilder 26
Mollie Freauff was born Oct. 16, 1894 Odessa R[...]years of age, born Ill., carpenter; Lucius, 21 years, Kansas,
Mollie came to the United State[...]Lillie 17 years, Kansas, school teacher; Roy 15
12.[...]rn Kansas.
Mollie married Jacob Nuse June 1, 1912 Portland and they W ilder was married ab[...]ing
had the following children: 1] Elsie (Lentz); 2] Helen children: 1] Lois, Nov. 1886; 2] Lucia, ca 1897 Mt.; 3]
(Graff; 3] Alnora (Mituni[...]Jan. 21, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]o the United States with her family as a girl of 12. morning of 5th of October, 1887, Lois, infant daughter of
She married Jake Nuse June 1, 1912 at Portland. Mr. and Mrs[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (965)[...]ls, Mt. - Sec. 13 lot # 1 block June 14, 1912 - page 3 - James Conners and Andy O’Brien,
9.[...]ner county has gone dry.
Ernest Nyers died Nov. 28, 1913 and was buried in the
W ildrose cemetery,[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 1, 1913 page 5 col 2 - The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]s Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Section 24 Hugh T. O’Brien[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 24 plot # 14. 1881 - page 2 col 4 - Advertisement - sullivan House,[...]n: Comfortable Rooms: Guests supplied
1884 - page 2 col 1 - Local News - R. S. Oakley of[...]te Transfers - H. T. O’Brien to M.
cleaning up $22 to the man per day.[...]Charley Oblin
Sanders County Signal Feb. 20, 1908 - Charley Oblin of[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, Ed O’Brien
1923 - W here the Faculty will spend their summer - M[...]oted in the
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - for the E. M Ochlert
school year of 1922-1923 Miss O’Brien, Music and Art. The[...]ol graduation as noted in the May 17, 1912 - front page - New Bank Fixtures Are being
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Class of Installed - A. K. Anderson, a real estate dealer and insurance
1923 - Hilton Turvey sang with Miss O’Brien.[...]re next Monday to open the place for
Friday Feb. 12, 1909 - James Conners, formerly associated[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (966)[...]Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

June 7, 1912 - page 3 - E. M. Ochlert, of the Thompson[...]he Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. June 28,
Primary teacher fall of 1906 (see Oschsner).[...]oted in the
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - for the June Oden
school year of 1922-1923 - Mr. O’Connell, Language and Sande[...]29, 1959 Page 2 - Howard Alvin Morton, son of Mrs. June[...]t. - Lillian married Roland W alford July 28, 1917 Thompson
info from American Legion, no yea[...]d.
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mr. and Mrs. J. C. O[...]W illiam ‘Billy’ Odette was born Dec. 24, 1864 Rice,
O’Connor is involved with the cont[...]., in the past has used electric power to run 297C - Margarette 58 years of age born in Ireland a[...]. W ed. April The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - W illiam
18, 1934 - Mrs. Myrtle O[...]will make their home. Odette; white; 32 years of age born Rice, Minnesota; now[...]gton Co., Ohio; now residing in
Lumber Co., in 1952.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (967)[...]owning his Barker of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age born
house free and clear.[...]not been previously married - married Sept. 7, 1924
farmer .[...]W itnesses: Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Larsen.
Aug 25, 1905 - W m. Odette made entry on 160 acres of l[...]wn. He was came to the United States 1879 (20 years ago); that he ran a
found lying where he h[...]Paul Thomas O’Hare was born June 23, 1917 Sand
certificate #1382 noted his birthdate and state; that he was a Co[...]rother and sister are: 1] W illiam C. ‘Bill’; 2]
Roland W alford, 1106 Fisk St. Scranton, Pa.).[...]’s family remained in Sand Coulee until about 1922,
M ichael O’Donald[...]onal Order of Odd Fellows of that after 2 years of working, none of the jobs were what he
T[...]the dietitian.
Lloyd Glenn Oertli was born Sept. 22, 1922. Paul was working for his t[...]that Dec., W orld W ar II began.
Lloyd died June 20, 1959. He was working for the On Dec. 20, 1941, knowing of Paul’s induction to come,
Mo[...]Charley Officer is mentioned in the visit of 1920 of Missoula County Courthouse, Missoul[...]f O’Hare of Deer Lodge, Montana; white; 24 years of age
time. It was mentioned that Hillis[...]married - married to Catherine McKeel; white; 25 years of[...]1881 Marquette, married December 20, 1941 Missoula, Mt. by Thomas W .
Michigan to Th[...]Pierrie
Henry married Grace J. Barker Sept. 7, 1924 Dixon, Mt. and Harris Bowman.
I[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (968)[...]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. Pierr[...]Trey Clark and Ara Clark of Sandpoint, the 725th Co. Montana. He was discharged in 1919 .
Idaho[...]d they had the following children: 1] Evelyn ca 1920
Falls, mont., and one niece and two nephews and their Stanton, ND (Lyle Vinson); 2] Kenneth.
families.[...]and that in 1942 he was residing in Plains.[...]h-- Kenneth June 4, 1924.
Frank Ohse/Oher? was born Dec. 1859 Germany. Harry died November 20, 1954 Missoula, Mt. and was
In the 1900 federa[...]ompson Falls, Missoula Co., buried November 23, 1954 in the Plains cemetery, Plains,
Mt. (June[...]The Plainsman, Plains, Mont. Thurs. Nov. 25, 1954
is a cook and that he is boarding with Joh[...]ht while recuperating from an illness at the
Jan. 21, 1887 - Local Mention - Baron and Dave O’Keeff[...]. Edworthy officiated at the services at the
Jan. 2
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (969)[...]eral
Eau-Claire Leader, Eau Claire, W isc. Nov. 20, 1898 - services were conducted Monday a[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana, and Oliver, 52, who was killed Friday afternoon when she was
Mis[...]ev. Olah Moore, graveside
#2 Alice M artin services were held in Sandpoint.
Earl Charles Oliver was born Feb. 23, 1907 Sandpoint, Mrs. Oliver was kille[...]saddle horse pastured.
son: 1] Donald Earl, Sept. 28, 1929 Minot, ND. The engine carried the body about 125 feet. The engineer
Veronica Elizabeth Hohn was[...]grew up in Oklahoma and married John Oliver in 1926 in
Dorothy ‘Billie’ July 26, 1931 Missoula, Mt. (#1Stanley R. Sandpoint, where they resided until 1946, when they moved
Johnson; #2 W illiam L. ‘Bill’ Laws).[...]ber of the Community
Earl C. (Skinny) died Nov. 2, 1993 with burial Nov. 1993 Congregational c[...]yn Kendall of Deer Park,
#2 (Gallager) W ash., and[...]ept. 10, 1904 John died March 17, 1972 with burial in the Pinecrest
Seymour, Indiana to[...]ir children were: 1] Vernice Elizabeth Dec.
4, 1902; 2] John H. W .; 3] Russell; 4] Earl; 5] Roy; 6][...]ty and Murder - Sunday last John
(Sandpoint) Nov. 27, 1926 Sandpoint, ID by A. K. Bowden Harvey, wh[...]ht to town
Courthouse, Sandpoint, Id book 5 page 42. by Messrs, James L. Dent a[...]ards feeling certain, however, that the deed
July 29, 1927 (Bud Finney); 2] Viola (Ben Cox Jr.). had been[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (970)[...]orn on Mrs. Olson was born in Norway, May 21, 1891. She came
Great Slave lake, his father bei[...]ny and his mother a Plentywood in 1925. The couple came to Trout Creek in
Connecticut w[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, M[...]iver was shot and killed by John Harvey in 2, 1968 page 5 col 1 - Adolf Olson, 81, Rites Monda[...]aho who were married in Plentywood in 1925. Mrs. Olson died in
logged up Thompson River.[...]Norway to
Gustaf Adolf Olson married Nora in 1925 Plentywood, Eileit Olsen and Hansine O[...]on Falls, Mont.
Nora Mimelia Olson was born May 21, 1891 Norway. Information from th[...]4 in the
She arrived in the United States, Dec. 21, 1923 at Noyes, Sanders County Courthouse, Thompso[...]had been Olsen of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26 years of age born
living in Macoon, Saskatchewan[...]eph F. Flower
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Nov. 2, 1967 page 2 col 5 - and Margaret Smith.
Final Rit[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (971)1082 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]th the contracting parties are well July 12, 1907 - John W ictor Olson appeared before the cl[...]ie (W atson) Olson
Donald was born April 13, 1929, in Tacoma, W ash. He John[...]ardine John Adolf Olson was born April 2, 1931 Archer, Mt., to
area. He served in the Navy[...]Nora Mimelia.
He married Marjorie W atson Dec. 26, 1947 in Thompson Johnny and Marjory El[...]de they had the following children: 1] Theresa; 2] W endy; 3]
died Nov. 30, 1952 at 4 months, burial was Dec. 6, 1952. 2] Randy.
W alter Curtis died June 28, 1955 at 2 days old burial July Margaret ‘Margie’ L. Elliott was born March 25, 1932
3rd.; 3] Elizabeth Bernice (Scott); 4] Dianna Nad[...]sisters: 1] Alice (Bryan Lacy); 2] Lola {#1 W ade Dodge; # 2
He worked in the timber industry. He also did l[...]of family, his generous Margie died May 20, 2005 Plains, Mt. with memorial
spirit. service May 25, 2005.
Donald Lee Olson, 72 of 1501 Ninth St. S., died Friday of Sanders[...]rosis at the Great Falls hospital. 26, 2005 - Margaret “Margie” Olson, of Thompson Fal[...]passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, May 20, 2005.
Croxford and sons Funeral Home in Great Falls[...]eth Bernice Scott of Born in Butte, March 25, 1932, Margie began her life by
Spokane and Dianna Nadi[...]creamery.
Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 16, 2001. Margie a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (972)[...]John was born Feb. 22, 1883 Sweden.
A memorial service will be held on W ednesday, May 25, He entered the United States Aug. 20, 1902 through Ellis
at 1 p.m. at Our Savior’s Luthera[...]Mt. Friday July 12, 1907 - John W icker Olson appeared
Johnny died Feb. 26, 2008 Thompson Falls, Mt. before th[...]on for naturalization. He desires to renounce his
2008 - Johnny Adolf Olson, of Thompson Falls, passe[...]as his
away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008. His life witnesses John P. Olson of Missou[...]n Falls, Mont.
Born in Archer, Montana on April 2, 1931, Johnny - O His witness was Adolp[...]of Montana was the time he Joe died March 2, 1986 and was buried March 6, 1986
spent serving[...]Marvin T. Olson was born Dec. 8, 1932 Nordman, Bonner
Olson.[...]Marvin married Martha Braun April 23, 1960 Sandpoint,
Dickson) of Trout Creek; wife F[...]and they had the following children: 1] Marvin L; 2]
Falls; three children, Teresa Taylor (and Bryce Leslie L; 3] Sue (#1 __ Summer; #2 Roger Buyce).
VandenBerg) of Kalispell, W endy Ol[...]children Jared Taylor Marvin died Sept. 6, 2008.
of Kalispell, Chris (wife Misty Olson) of Spo[...]Grillo) of Bellingham, W ash.; Andy 18, 2008 - (picture of Marvin in his army uniform & one[...]Linzee, Mikayla, Chloe, Maggie, Rylie, 2008.
Carter, Josephine, and Blaine. Johnny - O also had He was born Dec. 8, 1932 to Carston W . and Edith Olson
numerous nieces, n[...]s spent
SHEC in Thompson Falls, Saturday March 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. here in Sanders County. He le[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (973)[...]boarding at Mrs. Oppelt, Sylvanius C.; 52 years of age, born Ohio; plasterer:
Essie McCrea.[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Elizabeth 23 years Ia.; 2] Charles A. 19 years, Ia; 3] Flora
Dec. 5, 1913 -[...]lls, Mt. Friday (John Joseph Clyde)
Dec. 26, 1913 - front page col 3 - John O’Mear has ret[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday June 21, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. C. A[...]one performed in Sandpoint, Saturday noon, March 21 by home. They are living for the prese[...]om Lonepine to resume her school work Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9, Local News - Tom Oppelt arrived
a[...]he Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. June 28, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah Sept. 29, 1893 -
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]rs - W illiam McCurdy, who has been on trial
June 2, 1905 - James O’Neil, who conducted a re[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (974)[...]Oschmann, both of Ronan; and a number
June 14, 1912 - page 3 - Robert Osbourne, cook at the[...]Oschsner; Her sisters were: 1] Bertha; 2] Celina L.; 3]
James Osb[...]wn by nearly all the old timers in this June 26, 1908 - Emma Oschsner, former home W aumandee,
s[...]Oschmann
Arnold Albert Oschmann was born Feb. 12, 1924 Thomas[...]omes in the 1960's.
following children: 1] James; 2] Mary Lou; 3] Ernest Peter
July 10, 1947 W aterto[...]Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School 1920-1921 -
years.[...]Mr. Ostergren was listed in the American Legion 1929
Arlene was residing in Kamiah, Idaho in 2003. membership as residing in T[...]Superintendent of School. He was enrolled from 1928 to
Ernest Peter Oschmann[...]rnold Oschmann and Arlene.
Ernest died Aug. 19, 2003 San Diego, Calif.[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 9, 2003 The Plainsman, Plains, Mt., Thurs. June 25, 1936 - Noxon
Thurs. - Ernest Peter “Pete” O[...]chmann, 56, died Tuesday, Falls.
Aug. 19, 2003 at his San Diego, Calif. home of natural[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 23,
Corps in 1965. He completed courses in l[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (975)[...]1909 Polk directory lists him as a In 1929, he began an engineering career with the Bureau[...]. He worked
Alice Blanche Oulette was born Feb. 26, 1908 the closely with the Montana D[...]advising that
Oulette (Thompson Falls) Nov. 17, 1926 W allace, Id. by L. government on road build[...], Helena, Mt., Sunday Nov. 5,
Frenchy died Sept 20, 1986 Spokane, W a., with burial or 1995 pag[...]illness.
Edmond J. - Passed away September 20, 1986 in Spokane. Irene was born Octo[...]ere she attended school in Thompson Falls. She
25 years resident of Spokane. Member Polson, Mt. Elks, married Grant E. Meyer, February 21, 1936 in Bremerton,
retired School Teacher. Mr.[...]Mass of the Resurrection will be at 12:10 p.m. on Monday
Irene was born Oct. 6, 1911 G[...]. Aug. 15, 1934 Alzheimer’s Association; 201 S. Last Chance Gulch;
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Ire[...]Home is handling
Irene married Grant Meyer Feb. 21, 1936 Bremerton, W a. arrangements.
Grant Meyer died Nov. 2, 1994 Helena, Mont with burial
in the Resurrectio[...]Richard ‘Dick’ Ouellete was born Oct. 2, 1894. (W ild
1994 - Grant Meyer - Grant E. Meyer[...]chard ‘Dick’ married Catherine Cormier August 27,
Lona Barkley, he attended school at Napaville,[...]n following children: 1] Edmond J. 1906 - Sept. 20, 1986; 2]
Feb. 21, 1936 at Bremerton, W ash. She survives him at the Alice Blanch Feb. 26, 1908 (#1 Les Anderson - #2 Herbert
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (976)[...], 1910 Maine (Jess Nelson); 4] Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mrs. Richard
Irene Oc[...]Richard died Dec. 27, 1948 buried in W ildrose cemetery,
Catherine Cormier was born Dec. 25, 1884 Grand Isle, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...], farmer: (wife) Natalie born Feb. 1850 Me, 21, 1960 front page col 4 - Mrs. Ouellette, Pioneer[...]born June 1879 with his wife of one year, Lizzie; 2] Julie morning at St. W illiams Catholic ch[...]ty resident who died
1888; 5] Louis born April 1892. Saturday in a H[...]ited in St. W illiams church Monday evening.
Feb. 2, 1912 - front page - Sanfacon Home Again - John[...]years, coming here with her husband in 1912.
W hen they left Grand Island the thermometer registered She was born Dec. 25, 1884 at Grand Isle, M. Her
38 degrees below zer[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Feb. 9, 1912 - page 3 - Dick Oullette and family, who[...]o order by officers of the Grand Lodge
May 31, 1912 - page 3 - Dick Oulette, brother-in-law of[...]George W . Oxcell was born April 2, 1885 in Tonawanda,
The Thompson Falls 1915 Pol[...]Mt.; 43 Idaho.
years of age; born Oct. 2, 1894; bar-tender for John George[...]k colored Rockenbrock. (Obit Sandpoint Bee June 29, 1961)
hair.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (977)[...]ana 1089

April 27, 1961 page 9 col 5 - “Former Resident Dies in[...]go to Tacoma to make their
Falls, Mt. W ed. Feb. 26, 1936 - Notice of Probate of W ill - home.
Isa[...]d At the death of W . E. Nippert March 1928, Richard G.
Bella Oxley.[...]at one time was a bartender
Richard C. & #2 M artha (Cummings) Padden i[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (978)[...]Bill married Loretta Pauline Dec. 8, 1932 at the home of
housekeeping.[...]t.
Information from their marriage license # 9502 Missoula Marriage certificate #999 Sander[...]N. Brooks Minister of
Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 25 years of age born the Gospel: wit[...]Thompson resided in Thompson Falls, and was 24 years of age; that
Falls, Mt. to Joseph W eber a[...]s always noted as her
Elva W eber was born Feb. 25, 1916 Thompson Falls, Mt. father.)
to Jos[...]age as 20 years.
Sanders County Independent Ledger Oct.[...]:
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 Eddy Peak, Bill Page.
Thompson. Fal[...]since the Bureau of Public Roads Sept. 8, 1972 where he received a plaque for outstanding
is ope[...]ied June 30, 1964 Kalispell, Mt. with burial 25) “It’s the best company I’ve ever worked f[...]54, who died Tuesday of the Montana area for 25 years, then returning as a
of last week in W hit[...]ing in Thompson Falls, he began as a building
lot 2 block 23.[...]had two children, both of
#2 Elizabeth whom[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (979)[...]Lights W illiam H. Palin was born Sept. 12, 1895 Frenchtown,
hadn’t gotten so much hassle[...]lowing: W illiam H. Palin residing in Dixon, Mt.; 21 years
W PPSS plants. old; born Sept. 12, 1895 Frenchtown, Mt.; musician at the
A plaque[...]ectric systems in Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of
bringing the benefit[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 29, July 31, 1914 - page 3 - George Pa[...]April 23, 1915 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer are[...]as a boy in Ohio, where he grew up. The Pages run 26 Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 29, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
head of cattl[...]oin Mr. Palmer at W allace.
Inc. He retired in 1972 from Northern Lights, where he was Mr. P[...]rs. Palmer had the following children; 1] Gladys; 2]
W infield E. Page[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (980)1092 Pioneers and Early Se[...]M ary Palmer Jan. 4, 2004 in Spokane, W ash.
Mary G. Palmer was born A[...]Leonard was born Jan. 19, 1928 in Maddock, Mont., to
Mary died in Dec. 1977 T[...]Mary G. Palmer, Noxon from 1976 to 1982, and then at Crystal Creek until
74, who died Sun[...].m. to attend the December grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces
meeting[...]rents; brothers Philip,
W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - B. E. Palmeris now Napoleon, L[...]W illiam Henry Pardis was born April 27, 1891 Brooking
W eekly Montanian Feb. 1, 1896[...]following children: 1] W illiam Harold Sept 16, 1922; 2]
Thompson Falls, Mt., on Dec. 4, 1896 by Charles J. Robert J. Dec. 22, 1924; 3] Viva E. Feb. 24, 1931.
Godsman. Their witnesses were Dave O. Cle[...]rvices were
Leonard Paradis was born Jan. 19, 1928 Maddock, Mt. to held.
Lawrence Paradis[...]o sons, Harold and
following children: 1] Philip; 2] Napoleon; 3] Lawrence Jr.; Robert, students[...]Phil Johnston and
sons to the marriage: 1] Dayle; 2] Daren. Andrew Matson.[...]nry Pardis was born in Brooking county, S.D.,
10, 2004 - Leonard Paradis - A memorial service will be April 27, 1891. He grew up there and completed his grade
held Sunday, June 13 at 2 p.m. at St. W illiam Catholic and high[...]died of Chiropractics and graduated in 1921. He then married
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (981)[...]Clara (M illeson) Parker
Mound City, Mo., till 1925. In 1926 Mr. Pardis moved to Chet Parker marri[...]Sanders County Independent W ed. Aug 29, 1934
W illiam Harold Pardis[...]rge of the
W illiam Harold was born Sept. 16, 1922 to W . H. Pardis McQuarter sheep, will leav[...]he Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
1942 Local Mention - W ord has been received that W m.[...]n weeks.
aviation Cadet.
W illiam died May 26, 1997 Great Falls, Mt.[...]& Anna F. (Pinkston) Parks
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - front page col 3 - C. B. W ade Roscoe Parks was born Aug. 24, 1877 Olathe,
Parish was in town Saturday on bus[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Sept. 27, 1912
developing, which at present shows exceedingly go[...]llace Park and Book 1, page 100 Dec. 21, 1912 - George Michel Bachmann
Caroline Madsen.[...]- W ade R. Parks, who is teacher of the
Nov. 8, 1920 Pocatello, Idaho (Clarence ‘Can’ Tyler).[...]3 - The partnership firm of A.
Divorced about 1923, probably Mt. McFar[...]e Parks, operating the Perma Auto
Edna married #2 Dan Kalbusarich Torp Jan. 19, 1925 Service, has been dissolved. W ade P[...]ternet - James Alfred Parks, and Edna March 27, 1914 - page 3 - W ade R. Parks of Perma[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (982)[...]arly Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

June 12, 1914 - page 3 - W ade R. Parks of Perma was a[...]as
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Aug. 21, 1914 - Prairie with Mrs. Parks brother,[...]dent of Sanders years of age; born Aug. 24, 1877; works for the county as
country for over[...]live. He has proved to Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 21, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
be a good attorney and has won nearly all the cases in which Interest - Corp[...]Dec. 18, 1914 - Book 1, page 198, Nov. 5, 1929 - Rosie Richard of Hot
Local News - W ade Parks,[...]g pertaining to the Perma W ade died April 2, 1937 Plains, Mt., with burial in Butte,
Auto Ser[...]Friday morning was a distinct shock to this
Dec. 22, 1916 - front page col 5 - W ade R. Parks[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (983)[...]Nov. 1910;
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - for the arrived in Montana July 19, 1916.
school year of 1919-1920 - Miss Parley Music.[...]nders County Independent Ledger Thurs. Aug. 11, 1921
Teachers for Thompson Falls Highs School as not[...]sday August
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - for the 4th, a large smoke appeared in the timber a short distance
school year of 1921-1922 - Miss Parr Domestic Science. below t[...]s, packing water and
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 2 - Death of throwing it on the fires an[...]Montanian Dec. 12, 1895 - George Pasey has changed
Independent, Helena, Montana April 26, 1884 - Thompson his address to Heron,[...]Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934
Courthouse - # 46 - Oscar Parson 37[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (984)[...]Alberta.
Co., Mt. (June 31) he stated that he was 25 years of age and The Sanders County Ledger,[...]boarding with Victor Seward; he Feb. 21, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. Pauline, housekeeper at the
immigrated to the United States in 1875 (but notes 21 years W ard hotel for the past 18 months, ha[...]H. F. Patterson May 2, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. Ernest Pauline and daughter[...]Irene, left for the east W ednesday on No. 42. They will visit
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 22, 1918 - page eight - News of Local in Butte fo[...]# 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 5 page 23A # 25-25 - Ernest
The Sanders County Independent Ledge[...]valuation; 45 yeas of age;
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - page eight - News of married at age of 25; born Maine; parents birth unknown;
Local Intere[...]er force made a farmer - farm: (wife) Jennie 52 years of age; married at age
trip to Missoula W ednesday to see a dentist. (This could be of 32; born Canada of french ancestry; father born Ill.[...]llowing children:
1] Angelina (#1 Burl W alkins, #2 Arnold Paulson); 2] Casper & Anna ( ) Pauls[...]e for her father.) children: 1] Evelyn, ca 1921 Fargo, ND.; 2] .
Jennie was born about 1878 Canada.[...]page 3 - Mrs. Pauline, housekeeper at the #2260 - Anna Paulson vs Casper Paulson - divorce, Ann[...]alimony of $25.00 a month for support of the children.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
June 28, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. E. Pauline, housekeeper at the[...]daughter Evelyn Paulson was born about 1921 Fargo, North Dakota
and bring her to Thompson Fa[...]Evelyn married Eugene Johnson Aug. 12, 1939 Missoula,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Mont.
July 12, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. E. J. Pauline, matron at the[...]ral census, Thompson Falls, Missoula,
Nov. 15, 1912 - page 3 - M. Pauline arrived here Co., Mt. (June 12) he states that he is 54 years old and
W ednesday[...]ers County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Friday May 24, 1912 - page 3 - Ernest Pauline, who has[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (985)[...]lahoma. W hile there
Marge Schmid was born Aug. 22, 1920 to Hortense she set up the Oklaho[...]ed her in Oklahoma she returned
Marge died Feb. 25, 2005 St. George, Utah. to Disne[...]assist setting up the Centennial for Oklahoma.
2005 Thurs. - Longtime resident of Thompson Falls,[...]motions for
Peacock, passed away Friday, February 25, 2005 in a care Holiday.
facility in St. Geo[...]red Marge as a “Carol Layne,” and she was the
2005 - Marjory Ann Schmid Peacock - A memorial[...]id Peacock, will be held this Sunday, April 17 at 2 women’s groups, service clubs and at conve[...]mation for the next season.
Marge was born Aug. 22, 1920 to Hortense and Fred W hi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (986)[...]rts in the area. There were hugs for March 24, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. J. H.
every[...]Pearce and little child left on No. 42 Saturday, for an
W hile living in St. George, U[...]gineer. Mr. and Mrs. Pearce and children left on 42 for
children: 1] son Aug. 16, 1913 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2] Helena and Butte, where they will vis[...]last week, Virgil R. Pears was born Feb. 23, 1910 Seattle, W ash. to
have rented rooms from[...]Virgil was inducted into the Army April 24, 1942 and sent
Power company and will have charge of hi[...]Asiatic/Pacific area. He was discharged Nov. 24, 1945 Fort
that they expect to become residents[...]Ledger Friday Sept. 5, 1913 Thompson 24, 1936 in Hot Springs, Mt. and they had two child[...]an jar at the Power City Drug Carolyn; 2] son.
company’s store was opened W ednesday eve[...]4th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
in 23,506 - J. H. Pearce, master mechanic for the Thompson (Sec 13 lot #2 block 88)
Falls Power company, won second prize of a box of long Virgil[...]on Falls, Mont.
Chancellor cigars with a guess of 23,130.
Thompson Falls 1913 Polk directory lists[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday Stinger.
Aug. 22, 1913 - page 3 - Born - Saturday morning, Aug. 16[...]1952 W ed.- Local & Social - Bill Pearsall who is in t[...]phone operator, boarding with W illiam Moser
Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Miss Madison,[...]en visiting here for the Mt., Thur, March 18, 1920 - Local Girl Makes Good - Bona
past sever[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (987)[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sep 24,
Thurs. March 31, 1921 - Bona Pearsoll, who is attending the 1952 W ed. - In Sub Service - Glen W . Pearsall, seama[...]e warfare.
Donald Holly Pearsall was born Dec. 12, 1906 Plains, Mt.
to John Russell Pearsall and Ad[...]y had the two children: 1] Donald Holly Pearsall; 2] Martin Pearson was born Sept 1852 Sweden.
Bonna B. (Pete Kestell). (Ada Hollenbeck was born Sept. 2, In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Fal[...]tery and burial the United States in 1871 (28 years ago) that he is a
was in Plains, Mt. after[...]r laborer.
the second time to W illiam Moser Jan. 20, 1914 in Plains,
Mt., and had three additional c[...]alls, Mt, and they had: 1] Glen W . Sept. 1, 1931 2] Billie for the Thompson Falls Power Co.
(dec[...]th) Peasley
been previously married: that Don was 23 years old and Eva Thomas O. Peasley was[...]Mary R. Mirgon.
Eva Ruth Stinger was born Oct. 27, 1913 Sweetwater, The Sanders Count[...]uise Sulice (sp). June 30, 1916 - page 2 col 2 - Additional Briefs - Thomas
Don worked for the[...]d their names. - school records lists Ruth age as 20 years. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]lowing: Thomas O. Peasley of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 28
The Tourist Hotel is one of the most substanti[...]econd time to ___ Gronhong Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Thomas Peas[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (988)[...]following children: 1] Marjorie E, 1899 W y.; 2] Marvin H.,
fishing up Prospect creek. 1902 Idaho; 3] Marion, 1906 Id; 4] Minot, 1909 Neb.; 5]
Tom married Alice Ann Booth June 29, 1925 Boulder, Dorothy, 1912 Idaho.
Jefferson Co., Mt.[...]ohnson. Feb. 24, 1905 - H. W . Pekenpaugh and family arrived here
Thomas died Sept. 12, 1965, Montana. last Su[...]ugh having accepted the position
Alice died May 24, 1984 Ronan, Mt. of[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday W ash.
Aug. 16, 1912 - page 3 - R. G. and E. Symes Peck, of[...], who are making Thompson Falls their June 2, 1905 - Mr. H. W . Peckenpaugh until recently nig[...]Great Northern. Mrs. Peckenpaugh and
Sept. 13, 1912 - page 5 - Reginald G. and E. Symes Peck,[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday Missoula.
Nov. 1, 1912 - page 3 - R. G., and E. S. Peck of London,[...]sh., where he has secured a position.
Nov. 15, 1912 - front page - R. G. and E. S. Peck of[...]lowing item relative to H. W .
left on train No. 42 W ednesday for New York, to meet their Pecke[...]nt of the Spokane International at Eastport,
Feb. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Larson Sells Out Business - Mel[...]ls, Mt. Friday Harvey is deceased by 1920???
March 20, 1914 - page 3 - R. G. Peck has leased his meat[...]Falls to live. Dr. Everett D. & #2 M attie (Preston) Peek
The market was taken over[...]R. G. Peck, formerly of this grandfather Peek); 2] Media Valine b: ca 1871 (Madson)
place and Arlee[...]rday from his ranch near NC - died March 24, 1922.; 3] Brejette b: ca 1874 NC; 4]
Alberta B. C., an[...]Madson, NC - died Feb. 24, 1971; 6] infant ca 1881[...]W ayne ca 1890 Madison, NC.; 9] Carl G. ca 1892 Madison,
Elijah R. Peckenpaugh and Jennie C.[...]NC; 10] Tate W ilbur Feb. 1895 Madison, NC - Feb. 25,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (989)[...]e of Vertegrand
parents, (farmer); wife Polly A. 32 years of age born NC as with ebonized case, s[...]. E. D. Peek this week installed in his drug
Dec. 22, 1905 - Everett D. Peek of Thompson Falls No.[...]ew $500 soda fountain, and will now accommodate
1028E1/2 SW 1/4 of Sec 14 in Tp No 21 N. Range No 30 the public with all va[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
March 29, 1907 - C. G. Peek and N. I. Hurt brother and Feb. 2, 1912 - front page - story about Dr. E. D. Peek and
nep[...]ug company.
Everett married Mattie Preston July 27, 1910 Missoula, Hurt is President.
Mt. Ev[...]1897. He and Mattie had two children: 1] Richard 2] Oct. 24, 1913 - front page col 1 - Story on the Burglary[...]a half interest with Dr. Peek in his
Mt.; white; 23 years of age born Thompson, Sanders Co.,[...]hospital.
previously married - married July 27, 1910 Missoula, Mt. by Dr. Peek has too mu[...]nducted a hospital at Bridger, he will be of
July 29, 1910 - page 3 - Dr. E. D. Peek and Miss Mattie[...]hat happened: Together with Northern Pacific Fire
21, 1911 - Dr. E. D. Peek shipped in a car load of[...]on a speeder, but was not carrying any light. The
28, 1911 - Dr. E. D. Peek, purchased this we[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (990)1102 Pioneers and Early Set[...]ervices will be held at the M. E. Church between 12 and 1
pharmacist at Pullman, and at present is ru[...]the Masonic cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 23 plot
rapidly as possible. His family will probably join him in # 2.
Thompson Falls as soon as some arrangements are[...]r interests. 20, 1961 front page col 4 - Services Today For Mrs.[...]ek and Noxon, Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the
but will devote his time exclus[...]and one
code ring on the magneto wall set. By 1912, 20 phones were step-son, Orville, also of Mis[...]daughter of
Cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt. section 23 plot # 4 Dr. Everett D. and Matt[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 Martha Ann Peek died Dec. 15, 1947[...]s in Missoula - Dr. Falls Fraternal. Section 23 plot # 3.
E. D. Peek, an old time resident of Sa[...]pital and opened a drug store at the Dec. 24, 1915 - page 5 - Orville Peek, who is a student[...]of thirty years in western Montana, he April 26, 1917 - Local Items - Orville Peek, son o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (991)[...]arrived safely in France 4, 17, 18, block 42 to Mrs. E. Preston.
with the regiment of field ar[...]19, 1920.
Tate & Salvia (W atkins) Peek[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - Other students from out of town who
Feb. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Tate Peek, youngest brother of[...]Freedom G. Stiles married Eleanor Nov. 24, 1899
Thompson Falls 1915 Polk directory lists[...]America Penn
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 29, 1918 - front page col 4- Tate America Penn (Pinn) was born Dec. 25, 1845 Virginia.
Peek, who enlisted shortly after[...]d relatives in 379B ED30 - Lot Penn (mulato) 23 born Va., as were his
Paradise and Missoula for[...]rents: (children): Mintoria 3 years old born Va.; 2]
Presidio and is now commissioned as a lieutenant in the Hibernia 2 years old born Va.
infantry. He will leave for camp again Monday. Feb. 12, 1909 W illiam McNorton returned to Cambria,
Tate married Salvia W atkins Dec. 12, 1926 Marshall, Virginia to visit with his r[...]n. American accompanied Bill and
Tate died Feb. 25, 1959 mt. India to Thompson Falls where she resided until Oct. 22,[...]lls, Mt. Friday America Penn died Jan. 23, 1916 at the age of 70 years.
Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - The family of Mike Miller, his[...]n the Pellitier residence in the east part Jan. 28, 1916 - Mrs. America Penn Dies - Mrs. Ame[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (992)[...]was 70 Thayer of Hell Gate.
years old on the 25th of last December. Hazel married #2 Robert Collins
A daughter in Brooklyn, N.Y., an[...]ohn ‘Jack’ Henry Pennisten Jr. was born April 26, 1891
at the grave Tuesday afternoon, interment[...]April 26, 1892 Creston, Union Co., Iowa).[...]accepted for active duty and placed on the August 20, 1917
Virginia.[...]a Section laborer for
He entered the Army April 26, 1918 and was sent to Camp the Northern Pa[...]26, 1891 Ohio; single; medium height; medium build;[...]h, 1917 draft card he was listed as a farm 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 h[...], brown eyes and dark John died Dec. 12, 1945 Portland, Ore.
colored hair and single.
T[...]87 Davis City, Decatur Co., Iowa (Frank Alsdorf); 2]
Charles Peniston/Penniston was born ca 1872 Ohio to Hazel Ellen, Jan 1, 1890 Cresto[...]e was Thayer); 3] 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 brothe[...]Co., Iowa (Art Preston); 5] Margaret Jane, April 29, 1901
John’s obituary as living in Thompson Fa[...]e in a quartz mine: (wife) Clara E., 29 years of age born Iowa;
following children: 1] M[...]et, Oct. 9, 1909 (children) 1] Ollie, 12; 2] Hazel, 9; 3] John;4] Nola.
Thompson, Mt ( Milby); 2] Frederick Lawrence ‘Bub’, Sanders County Signal June 13, 1907 - Eddy - J. H.
March 20, 1911 Thompson Falls, Mt. Penisten.
Sanders County Signal Thur Aug. 27, 1908 - W . K. The Sanders County[...]neston were married yesterday at Eddy. Aug. 23, 1907 - C. C. Penniston, brother of John H.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (993)[...]ars ago Mr. Penisten started west from Iowa
Sept. 27, 1907 - J. H. Penniston, a new settler near[...]or insurance society.
John Penniston died Jan. 12, 1908 in a mining accident Of the fiv[...]t Decatur County Journal, Decatur, Iowa Jan. 23, 1908 - Tom
Saturday when J. H. Penisten was fat[...]little could be done and Penisten’s family 2:30. The remains were taken to Thompson Falls, twe[...]children, four girls and one boy. He
afternoon at 2: 30 and was largely attended. The entire force[...]are not in any too lists her (compiled in 1912).
good circumstances, and the loss of the husband[...]a severe blow. August 12, 1912 Thompson, Mt. and they had the following
John[...]on Oct. 15, 1907 child: 1] Martha, March 20, 1913 Thompson Falls, Mt. -
having been born in[...]Information from their marriage license #142 in the
Mr. Penisten married in his 22rd year. Five children were Sanders[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (994)[...]she had been previously married -
married August 12, 1912 Thompson, Mt., by Ed Fitzgerald,[...]t 1903.
Sanders County Ledger Friday Aug. 6, 1912 Thompson Elizabeth W . ____ was bor[...]mpson Falls were united in marriage April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Contractor O. E. Peppard arrive[...]ert E. Peppard was born about 1856 Michigan.
Nov. 21, 1946 Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Ore. Obert married Mary ____ about 1892.[...]e 1910 federal
Margaret Penisten was born April 29, 1901 Battle, census in Missoula, M[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Montana April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Contractor O. E. Peppard arrive[...]Mary Peppard died Sept. 22, 1914 with burial in the
N[...]tery, Missoula, Mt.
Nola Peniston was born Feb. 27, 1895 Creston, Iowa to The Sanders Co[...]Clara Ellen W ard. Sept. 25, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. O. E. Peppard, wife of the[...]a son, Robert A. Peppard,
Nola died Dec. 14, 1972 Portland, Ore. and a daug[...]Obert E., died Sept. 25, 1929 with burial Sept. 27, 1929 in
Ollie Peniston was born Aug. 16, 1887 Decat[...]y lists him as a laborer
Ollie died Sept. 19, 1925 Portland, Ore., with burial Sept. for the Thompson Falls Power Co.
19, 1925 Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Ore.
See Fran[...]oples,
Theresa Mae Haley was born April 19, 1902. formerly of this city, to thi[...]ge
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - Peoples, so well known in this ci[...]n better health than usual, and
is coming year: - 2 nd and 3 rd, Dorothy Peppard (from the[...]his friends.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Teachers for the school
years of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (995)[...]kept
Frank W inland in the thick brush on section 20, about two waking up to see my parents hov[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
W inland, who is a carpenter by trade and who came here 1923 - Senior Plans - Ralph Perkins State College of Mont.
August 23rd from Drummond, was hunting in company with[...]Ralph married Caroline Campbell June 20, 1935 Brigham
tragedy, and the weapon from which[...]ox Elder Co., Utah and they had the following
was 25-35 caliber rifle.[...]the custody of the sheriff. Ralph died Aug. 12, 1996 Denver, Co. with burial Aug.
He is now conf[...]ce W arren W . Perkins was born about 1902 Kalispell,
office to bring in the body. (Portion[...]d and stiff, but he was
Chas is listed in the 1927 high school graduation. able to use[...]W arren married Elizabeth Pearl Borders Dec. 1, 1928 in
cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.[...]following children: 1] Betty (Camin); 2] Barbra (Orren); 3]
E. B. Pe[...]married and were white; that W arren was 25 years of age;
Perkins.[...]Elizabeth Pearl Borders was born about 1912 Camas, Mt.
Iva Dell Perkins was born about 1910[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
Iva Dell married Charles Edward Hunt June 10, 1933 1923 - Senior Plans - W arren Perkins, State C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (996)[...]pson Falls, Montana

She was born March 8, 1912 to Frank and Theresa[...]orders, the Harlan Perry was born Sept. 23, 1915 Madoc, Mt. to
family moved to Plains where[...]Harvey M. Perry was born Feb. 15, 1919 Maddock,
1929, having had their 60th wedding anniversary last[...]ers Harvey entered the Army April 23, 1941 and was sent to
County.[...]was sent home. He was discharged June 20, 1945 Fort
nephew, Elden Borders, Lolo.[...]June Perry
April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. S. Perlman June Perry was born June 17, 1928 Minnewaukan, ND.,
left Tuesday to join her husba[...]anufacturing business in his Renee died Aug. 26, 2001 Spokane, W ash.
former home in New York City.[...]Clara Smith. His siblings were: 1] Floyd; 2] Earl ; 3] Larena;
Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]he station here under Agent Perry some years 21, 1909 in W adena, Minn. , and they had the follo[...]children: 1] Ruth Arlene July 12, 1910 W adena, Mn; 2]
Mildred Aug. 30, 1912 Calvin, Cavalier Co., ND.(Frank
Alfred L.[...]sham) Perry Holt); 3] Harlan Sept. 23, 1915 Madoc, Mt.; 4] Harvey Feb.
Alfred ‘Al’ Leslie Perry was born Sept. 10, 1923 15, 1919 Madoc, Mt.; 5] Alfred Sept. 10, 1923 Thompson
Thompson Falls, Mt., to Mason Douglas Perry and Eva Falls, Mt.; 6] June June 17, 1928 Minnewaukan, ND (Frank
Cordelia Aldrich.[...]Eva Darlene Dec. 7, 1934
who died at birth March 29, 1953; 2] Eva Darlene died Feb. Minnewaukan, ND., - died at the age of 6 weeks of quick
27,1972 21 years of age. pneumonia, buried Oberon, ND.
Nov. 24, 1966 Mrs. Al Perry’s brother Frank P. Frodsha[...]o attend school her mother, Lamora who had been a
22nd in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. (Sec[...]schoolteacher, continued to teach her.
# 4 block 20).[...]couple
Mary died Nov. 18, 1988 at the age of 62 years, with of years, but about 1913, when Ruth and Mildred were
burial Nov. 25th in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ntz, Oregon, near Portland,
(Sec. 5 lot # 4 block 20). Or[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (997)[...]n it off. W hen they did it gave them four rooms, 2
helped to unpack their belongings. They stayed on[...]or farming.
Thompson Falls, Mt., that was about 1920, to be with Eva’s The second time the[...]which was when Eva took Rena to Devils Lake (25 miles away)
then was a pasture for cattle, in a[...]e the illness and didn’t quarantine
Sept. 10, 1923.[...]e had to be fumigated.
and Rena were born. It was 2 miles to the school where there The next mo[...]Perrys. they moved to Thompson Falls in 1942.
Sometimes in the winter Mildred got a ride with[...]Mason Perry died Monday afternoon Nov. 12, 1956 in
in 1934. Eva related the following story[...]956 in the Thompson Falls City cemetery - section 2 lot
covered wagon. There were two outfits of hors[...]1956 Thurs. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (998)[...]was blown off and his
Thompson Falls, Mt. Section 2 block 8 - lot #4. breast and face t[...]s and son-in- Milton J. Peters was born April 27, 1904 Chicago, Ill., to
laws, Mildred and Frank[...]ery Milton married Ruth R. Uphaus May 29, 1929 Missoula,
Barnhill, Spokane; a daughter-in-law,[...]rs Ruth and Peters of Perma, Mont.; white; 25 years of age born
Eva Darlene.[...]Uphaus of Napoleon, Indiana; white; 27 years of age born
Mildred Perry was born Aug. 30, 1912 Calvin, Cavalier Patesville, Indiana to Cha[...]married May 29, 1929 Missoula, Mt. by Chas. N.
See Frank Holt[...]Ruth R. Uphaus was born about 1902 Batesville, Indiana
Ruth Perry was born July 12, 1910 W adena, W adena Co., to Charles F. Upha[...]last week.
Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 2 lot #3 block 8. He was inducted into the Army July 23, 1942 Butte, Mont.
The following is her obituary - Sa[...]d southern Italy a big share of the time.
Section 2 - block 8 - lot #3.[...]ec.
came with her parents to Thompson Falls in 1942. She had 5 lot #2 block 18 - the informant on his burial permit was[...]. Frank Holt, Thompson Falls , Mrs. Frank 21, 1970 page 3 col 4 - Milton J. Peters Ser[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (999)[...]e, Chicago.
of arrangements.
He was born April 27, 1904 in Chicago and moved with[...]37 they were
He ranched there and was married May 29, 1929 to Ruth guardians for Pansy L. Laukema[...]e served guardians of - 1] Dean G. March 9, 1925; 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 mont[...]of state land in
She married Henry Peters May 2, 1903 and they had the that vicinity, whic[...], last
of the Montana Soldier’s Home September 12, 1930. Sunday. Mr. Hoyt, with his p[...]on.
(Spanish American veteran); died Sept. 14, 1932 with burial The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk di[...]directory lists him in
years on September 14, 1932. Funeral services were held business with[...]lton Peters, here. June 23, 1916 - front page col 1 & 2 - Hoyt & Peterson
Funeral arrangements, which[...]an May 5, 1919.
Soldiers home. He succumbed in 1932.
A year later she moved to Chicago wher[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1000)1112 Pioneers and Early Set[...]August Peterson Dec. 20, 1917 - page 8 - Notice of Probate of W ill -[...]erson
Sanders County Courthouse - August Peterson 20 years of Sanders County Independent L[...]lexion; 5' 7" in height; light W ed. June 20, 1934 - G. A. Peterson of Fairview, Mt., has
col[...]Thompson Falls in 1952 at that time noting that he resided[...]h repairman merchant; he entered the service Oct. 27,
1942 Akron, Ohio and was discharged Dec. 26, 1945 Great
Carl Peterson[...]belong to post #170 W adsworth, Ohio.
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
Thomp[...]Chris Peterson
Sanders County Signal Oct. 24, 1907 - Dr. Lebcher was in[...]is Martius Peterson was born Jan. 28, 1878 Sweden.
Peterson for his sanity. The commi[...]Mt.; 40 years of age; born Jan. 28, 1878 Sweden; bridge[...]air; asked for exemption from service: blind
Feb. 20, 1914 - page 3 - Born - To Mrs. and Mr. Elmer[...]erson died 1969 with burial in the Thompson
April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Emil Peterson and partner came[...]Norway; children: Frank 18 years Mn; 2] Sam Johan 14
In the 1900 federal census, Thompson Falls, Missoula, years of age Mn; 3] Betsey 12 years of age Mn; 4] Jacob M.
Co., Mt. (June 12) he states that he was 32 years of age and 9 years of age Mn. Taken fro[...]ill Book 1 page 79. He lists Peter H, 20 years of age, Norway as were his parents;
W ille[...]ham of Long Beach, W ashington. W ill 2 years of age born Mn; boarder: Paul Hanson, 32 years of
written Jan. 14, 1915.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1001)[...]tes in 1868 and is a naturalized citizen; 12, 1914, age 20 years
(very difficult to read this film).[...]ry had four children; 1] Stella born ca 1887
Mont 2] Oliver O. 1893 Mt. 3] Frank 1899 Mt.[...]years.
Stella P. Peterson died March 14, 1924 and was buried in Thompson Falls school[...]but not in 1937 - 1] Charles W . August 1, 1918; 2]
Mt. Sec. 4 lot # 6. John Jan. 16, 1919; 3] Monta Dec. 11, 1920 (15 years of[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 3, 2003 690A - T. J. Pettit, 39 years of age ([...]een awarded the Phyllis W ilson age Mo; 2] John T. 17 years of age Mo; 3] Dara/Dora M 14
St[...]hip. This years of age Mo.; 4] George E. 12 years of age Mo.; 5] MC
is the fifth year Stivers[...]ack married Kate Kortte on Sept. 6, 1906 Thompson
27 years. “Barb’s attitude in representing othe[...]May 1, 1911 Mt.; 2] Anna ca 1915 Mt.; 3] John E., August
Completel[...]and parents of her students. W ilson noted 1921, Mt.; 6] Josephine, March 14, 1908 Thompson Fall[...]records for 1934 has father March 20, 1908 - Mr. and Mrs. “Jack” Pettitt o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1002)[...]k on W ednesday turning it over April 5, 1912 - page 3 - John T. Pettitt and family moved
to C.[...]s entire attention. Peter Vucich on April 21, 1913. At that time he stated he
The Sanders C[...]hours business visit. Mr. Pettit intends May 23, 1913 - page 3 - Jack Pettit came up from Trout[...]ly Burned -
Creek in this county on Saturday, May 21, 1910, and was Larchwood - Little Jose[...]one suffered a great deal of
Sept. 6, 1910 - page 2 - Pettit Trial Progressing - Trial of pain,[...]t Trout could be expected.
Creek on the 21st day of May last. Judge Myers was begun.[...]t March, the jury John T. died June 10, 1920 Larchwood and was buried
fixed the sentence at five years. The jury was out over five June 11, 1920 in W ildrose cemetery Thompson Falls, Mt.
hours.[...]ok the prisoner to Falls, Mt. Thur. June 17, 1920 - Another Pioneer is Laid to
Deer Lodge W ednesday on No. 42, where he will remain Rest - Services[...]to rest in W ild Rose cemetery after
Friday May 12, 1911 - page 3 - W ord has been received[...]rt Iff, Archie Cottrell, E. D. Robinson, Oli
May 12, 1911 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pettit[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 12, disappearing class of pioneers, prospectors and ranchers,
1912 Friday - Pettitt is Pardoned - Attorney A. S. Ain[...]a fearless and efficient Officer. Of
Jan. 19, 1912 - page 3 - John T. Pettitt was shaking hands[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday # 6, township 24, Trout Creek Vicinity April 14 page 27B #
Jan. 19, 1912 - page 3 - John T. Pettitt has rented the T. B. 26-26 - W illiam W illiams; rents his home; 52 years old;
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1003)[...]1115

married at the age of 24 years; born Iowa; parents born W ashingto[...]’ T. Pettit and Kate Kortte.
years Mt.; Birdie? 2 years, Mt. Josep[...]following children: 1] Howard C.; 2] Joe C.; 3] Peggy,
John E. & #1 Edith ( ) Pettitt (Roundy).
#2 M ildred ( ) - #3 Charlotte (Classen)[...]gust 18, 1916 to John T. Jo died May 13, 2006 Oregon.
Pettitt and Katherine ‘Kate’ Kortt[...]Oregonian, Portland, Oregon May 15, 2006 - Josephine C.
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Martin died May 13, 2006 at age 98. Josephine Pettitt was
Thurs. March[...]ildren. Her daughter Peggy Roundy
John married #2 Mildred. died[...]n in 1958.
Charlotte Classen was born Nov. 7, 1921. N[...]y notes he is a laborer
Charlotte died Sept. 4, 2002 Big Timber, Mt. for the Thompson Falls Power Co.
John died January 7, 2005 Big Timber, Mt. The Sande[...]r, Thompson
Pioneer, Big Timber, Mt. January 14-20, 2005 - Joe E. Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 29, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
Pettitt, 88,[...]ty, who has been employed at the power
January 7, 2005 after a brief illness.[...]W illiam Harold Pew was born March 24, 1921 Vandalia,
In his early life, John worked many[...]om and W ade in Libby. Patty died Jan. 31, 2000. (Social Security death index
John moved to Bo[...]e managed and noted her birth as July 25, 1929 and death as 2001.)
helped manage various large cattle ranches.[...]W illiam died at the age of 83 years Dec. 17, 2004
He retired and moved to Big Timber with his[...].
Charlotte in 1989. She preceded him in death in 2002. Most Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]at the Pioneer Medical assisted living Dec. 23, 2004 - W illiam Harold “Bill” Pew, 83, passed
c[...]away Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 at his home on Thompson River
John was an av[...]ining horses well beyond He was born March 24, 1921 at Vandalia, Mo., the son of
his 80 th birthday.[...]home at Thompson Falls until her death Jan. 31, 2000.
From 1958 to 2002 John was married to Charlotte Classen[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1004)[...]she died 1947 section 26 plot #1).
Lawrence H. Phelp[...]Dead at 76 - The Rev. Nelle Phillips, 76, 342 E. Front St.,
July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Mrs. C. H. Phelps[...]r Sunday for a She was born Oct. 10, 1882, at Carlonville, Ill. She went
visit with the lad[...]Missoula in 1940 from Thompson Falls.
W ed. June 20, 1934 - G. A. Peterson of Fairview, Mt., has[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 20, 1935
Thompson Falls went fishing on Pend Oreill[...]ing center.
Nelle Phillips was born Oct. 10, 1882 Carlonville, Ill.
The Sanders County Independen[...]W illiam H. Phillips
Falls, Mt. W ed. March 21, 1934 - Community News - Our The Sand[...]llips was called from homestead entry no 3112 made Oct. 15, 1906 for the Sw 1/4
Troy to preach[...]r W . R. Davidson. of NW 1/4 and lot 4 sec 22 twsp 21 N, range 29W before A.
W hile here she was the guest of Mrs.[...].
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 5, 1934 - front page col 2 - Locals - The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]935 - Locals - Miss Nelle Friday Sept. 21, 1906 - Judge F. C. W ebster of the district
Phi[...]ed friends in town a few days. Miss July 24, 1908 - Andrew Philipson joined the force of
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1005)[...]Della Pielli married Frank Romano Jan. 14, 1922,
timekeeper at the Donlan camp near Plains for th[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
The 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists[...]day. The noble old veteran is now receiving
Sept. 27, 1912 - page 3 - Andrew Phillipson returned home[...]his age being 72. He was once of the John C. Fremont party,
The[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
May 10, 1917 - front page col 5 - Returns from S[...]died at
Andrew Philipson Landed in new York April 29 After Visit eagle the other day, and Rev.[...]degree, for striking Robert Long, one of the old-
29.[...]ng found the body Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 2 lot #1 block 8.
of a man, afterwards said to be H[...]Bill enlisted into the Navy Oct. 21, 1942 at Helena,
A search of the dead man’s[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1006)[...]Frank W inland in the thick brush on section 20, about two
employed by the Forest Service; entered the Navy Oct. 21, and one half miles up Dry creek shortly after 10:00 this
1942 Helena, Mt., discharged Nov. 11, 1945; born Aug.[...]August 23rd from Drummond, was hunting in company with
B[...]Victor Pierre was 25-35 caliber rifle.
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 (Portion of hunt omitted) After[...]Portion pertaining to Ernest
E. A. married Aug. 220 in the Sept. 3, 1915 - page 2 col 2 - Masters Keith and Dean
Sanders County Courthous[...]h their aunt,
Piersol of Thompson, Mont.; white; 42 years of age born Mrs. L. C. Pine.
Virgi[...]ity,
had been previously married - married August 25, 1907 mistaking him for a bear, was b[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday shot was fired.
Jan. 24, 1908 - E. A. Piersol has resigned his position as W inland’s bond was fixed at $200.00, which he furnished
superintendent at the Mo[...]evening.
Mary Pierson died April 29, 1904 and was buried in the The Sande[...]the power plant, and who has
Marie was in the 1927 high school graduation. since[...]newed acquaintances.
Lee Carl Pine was born Nov 29, 1882. The Sept. 11 th, 19[...]when Frank 35 years of age; born Nov. 29, 1882; residing between
accidently killed forest[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1007)1120 Pioneers and Early Set[...]s
they had the following children:1] Bill (Carol) 2] Mary nieces and nephews.
Ellen; 3] Kathy[...]aking such good care of
Mary Jo was born August 25, 1921 Butte, Mont., to Mary Jo, and for pro[...]years.
Bob died July 2000 Me[...]ay be made to Lake County
Mary Jo died April 8, 2006 Polson, Mont. Hospice, 711[...]tirement Community in Polson; and/or St. W illiam
2006 - Polson - Mary Jo (Pease) Plummer, 84, died o[...]alls, MT 59873.
natural causes Saturday, April 8, 2006, at her apartment in A rosary service wil[...]atholic Church in Thompson Falls with
Born Aug. 25, 1921, in Butte, she was the fifth of seven viewin[...]a.m.
Pease. Mary Jo grew up in Butte during the 1920s and '30s W ednesday, April 12, at the church. Burial will be at
and had fond me[...]Continental Divide for only one year, until 1920.
near Butte. Through the years, she enjoyed danc[...]re 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 t[...]W illiam's Everett Poff died Monday Feb. 24, 2003 at Evergreen Hot
Catholic Parish and a histori[...]Polson Sanders County Ledger Thurs. Feb. 27, 2003 Thompson
after Bob's death.[...]Gaylund Olson officiating. Poff died Monday Feb. 24, 2003
especially her Butte pasties. Her family will[...]He was born Aug. 18, 1929 in Buda, Ill., the son of Arthur
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1008)[...]alls, Montana 1121

A., and Calla M. (Sheet) Poff.[...]lls, Mt. His burial Alma Lela born June 23, 1878 Mn.
was Oct. 11, 1917 Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt. Alma married Sept. 26, 1896 to George Lackie.[...], Min as
Albert ‘Tug’ Polley was born Sept. 2, 1894, the son of stepsons of Calvin and C[...]rsday Alma Leila Polley was born Jan. 2, 1914 Sandpoint,
May 10, 1917 front page col 1 -[...]rought Here for Burial Alma died May 20, 1974 Portland, Oregon.
Tomorrow - Albert (Tug)[...]ny, by whom the two men were employed. 25 to 50 copies a week.
The truck was dragging a lu[...]Both July 13, 1889 Aitkin, Aitkin Co. Minn; 2] Myra Alice
were instantly killed.[...]Beatrice Jan. 1, 1892 - Jan. 27, 1973; 4] Albert Elwood
Polley’s home was in Sandpoint. He has been here about Sept. 27, 1894 5] W illiam Frank Jan. 27, 1897 Aitkins,
two weeks and was known by his fe[...]r and mother Thompson Falls, Mt. (#1 Stover; #2 Dan Reichert); 7]
and brother Robert at Granite Creek, Idaho; a brother Robert Pierce Nov. 10, 1902 Thompson Falls, Mont.; 8]
W illiam, with the Idaho National Guard, a brother, Howard, Rebekah Rose Aug. 22, 1905 Thompson Falls, Mt. 1906;

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1009)1122 Pioneers and Early Se[...]Sandpoint, In 1911 - A. E. Polley, well-known
Aug 25, 1905 - Arthur , baby girl on Tuesday.); 9] Alma[...]er, passed away yesterday afternoon at
Leila Jan. 2, 1914 Sandpoint, Bonner Co., Idaho.[...]Following an operation performed here in 1912, he was
Aroostock Co., Maine to W illiam Frank De[...]y. SE quarter of SE quarter, Lot 78, Lot 9, Sec. 32. Mr. Polley was born at Clifton, Monroe County,
Twp. Range 25. N. He purchased additional land.[...]s Annette Delatire. He returned to the west about 25
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ating at Thompson Falls, Mont., and in 1911
April 21, 1905 - Mrs. Arthur Polley was visiting the fami[...]be held in Butte next week. Feb. 28, 1913 - page 3 - Beatrice Polley, formerly of th[...]Information from their marriage records page 222 #223
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]rs County Courthouse, Thompson Falls,
June 14, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. Eugene Preston has purchased Mt. - Howard E. Bullock of Sandpoint, Idaho, 23 years of
the residence formerly owned by A. E. P[...]Sandpoint, Idaho,
Arthur Polley died Dec. 7, 1922 Sandpoint, Bonner Co., 21 years of age born Minn. to A. W . Polley. They w[...]end D’Orelle Review, Sandpoint, Idaho Dec. 9, 1922 - April 10, 1914 - front page c[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1010)[...]alls, Montana 1123

a marriage ceremony W ednesday afternoon, Apri[...]st. The contracting parties were married at age 21 years; born Kansas; father Ohio; mother
Howard E[...]the age of 23 years; born Minn., parents born in Germany:
Mr[...]rling worth who has for (children) Cleland 25 years; single; Mt.; Lodina 18 years
some time be[...]ather born US; mother W ash.; Florence Milanovich 2
of Thompson Falls’ people, she having been prac[...]ded him in death May 30,
#2 Annie (Isaac) 1941 and w[...]George W . Oxcell and moved to Sandpoint, Idaho); 2] W hitepine Community Church, Tuesday at 2 o’clock. The
Myrtle M. about 1901 Aitken, Aitki[...]ch and Fred Foote.
Dora Husfeldt was born July 28, 1871 in Hamburg, Minn. Mrs. Polley wa[...]s she was taken to St. Patrick’s hospital in
1902.[...]ay. She was born at
Sanders County Signal April 23, 1908 - W hitepine - Hamburg, Minn., July 28, 1871, and has been a resident of
Grandma Polley[...]re a short time Sanders County since 1902. The Polley family farmed at
with her son, Charle[...]en were present at the funeral. Her
Bond on March 21, of same year.[...]lph Hutchins in Missoula, Mrs. Floyd Dotson,
Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 - A small child of Mr. and Mrs.[...]time
C., born about 1904 4] Lodena born about 1912 while they of the sickness and death of[...]Hutchins.
The Sept. 12, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the Charley married Annie Russell on Oct. 25, 1944
following: Charles W illiam Polley residin[...]nnie was hired to care for his mother.
In the 1920 federal census it stated that Charley worked in[...]n Russell of
# 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 7 page 23A # 32-32 - Charles Thompson Falls; of legal[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1011)1124 Pioneers and Early Se[...]a Henrietta
previously and widowed - married Oct. 25, 1944, Thompson Husfeldt.
Falls, Mt, by[...]Mary Franke. 61 years, 3 months 26 days, burial was Nov. 2, 1965 in the
Annie Isaac was born in Hastings,[...]Delia Beatrice Polley was born Jan. 1, 1892 probably
are two grave sites one for Mrs. C.A. section 17 plot #22 Aitkins, Minn., to Arthur Elwood Polley and Annette Jane
and one for C. A., section 17 plot # 21, neither have dates on DeLaittre.
them).[...]n Falls, Mt. Thurs. Delia died Jan. 27, 1973.
(1964?) Charles Polley Rites Conducted - Funeral services
were held Friday at 2 p.m in the W hitepine Community[...]lk directory lists him as a driver -
County in 1902 and homesteaded at W hitepine. Except for[...]5 when he moved to Thompson Falls Aug. 23, 1912 - page 3 - W hile in Sandpoint the first of the
w[...]Mrs. Leona Morkert, company.
Clinton; 12 grand and 15 great grandchildren.[...]Howard died July 28, 1964 Vancouver, Clark Co.,
Cla[...]e’ (DeLaittre)
Clara married Dan Reicher Dec. 2, 1920. Polley.
Information from her marriage license # 566 page 562 Myra’s family moved to western Montana in 1902 settling
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Fall[...]e newspaper - “The Sanders
Point, Idaho; white; 21 years of age born Thompson Falls, County[...]use last Friday
previously married - married Dec. 2, 1920 Thompson Falls, and Saturday. Miss[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1012)[...]Falls, Montana 1125

was there that she met her future husband A. F[...]died at the age of 90 in March 17 (13), 1981
Aug. 20, 1887 Milwaukee, W isconsin. In 1910 or 1911 he[...]hompson Falls, Mt. Friday 90.
Jan. 5, 1912 - page 3 - Myra Polley, formerly of this place,[...]Chapel. Burial will follow at the Pinecrest
Feb. 28, 1913 - page 3 - Beatrice Polley, formerly of th[...]Pine, Mont.,
Myra and Eck were married on Feb. 228,
Dorothy (Tom O’Donnell) 2] Albert (who was a fighter pilot 1914. They[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday died in 1978.
March 20, 1914 - front page col 3 - Miss Myra Polley[...]lain,
The ceremony took place Saturday February 28th in Coeur both of Sandpoint; a sister El[...]tle Polley was married to Floyd Dotson June 13, 1920
they will decided to do so. - Clarksfork Times.[...]Rebekah ‘Rose’ Rose Polley was born Aug. 22, 1905
Idaho with burial March 23, 1978 in Pinecrest cemetery, Thompson F[...]d Somerville.
Eckert - Mr. Eckert was born August 20, 1887 in Rose died Feb. 16, 1[...]a. Robert Pierce Polley was born Nov. 10, 1902 Thompson
He was married for 64 years to[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1013)1126 Pioneers and Early S[...]1870, moving
W illiam C. Polley was born July 12, 1829 in Ohio (1832 to Brownville Twp, Houston County and whe[...]1879 the family moved to Minneapolis, Mn
Cutter, 2] James living in Kansas.[...]W hen he applied for a veterans pension June 22.00 a month.
Clarissa A. (Clara) Reynolds was bo[...]Clayton, Polk Co., W isc., page 322 D., enumerated W illiam.
In 1860 W illiam and[...]New York as were her parents: children: 1] A. E. 24 years of
time they had 1] Arthur, born Nov. 17, 1855 W isconsin age born W isc; 2] Clara 9 years W isc; 3] C. W . 5 years Ks;
who was 4 years of age and 2] Elizabeth Matilda, born Oct. 4] Alma 2 years Mn.
20, 1858 born in W isc. (She married Clarence Edwar[...]his parents where on a trip to fall of 1902 or at least the family was there until that time.
visit his Uncle James Polley 5] Alma Lela born June 23, The 1905 Polk directory for Missoula county list W illiam
1878 Mn., (she married Sept. 26, 1896 to George Lackie.) as living in T[...]Thompson. Falls W ill Book 1 Page 1 - made Feb. 23, 1905.
W isconsin Infantry, serving throughout t[...]chronicling his life - “The
On or about Aug. 25, 1864 he was taken prisoner by the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1014)1128 Pioneers and Early Set[...]page 7B - #173 -172 - Pool, John S., head of house; 63 years
Thompso[...]o as were her parents: (Children) 1] Albert
March 24, 1916 - front page col 4 - Polzin Family Returns[...]spent mother born Ohio; working at odd jobs; 2] Otto 46 years of
all of last summer her in the i[...]blic Cemetery in John S. Pool died March 2, 1913 Thompson Falls, Mt.
Seattle, W ash.[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - John S. Pool; married; 72 years old;
Albert Pool jr. born Indiana; died March 2?, 1913. (Burial could be in
Albert Pool was bor[...]Editha (Bemis) Popham
1860 federal census, July 24, 1860 Albie, Monroe Arthur B. Pop[...]11, 1907 Upton,
Township, Monroe Co., Iowa, -# 1122 - 1147 - Julia Pool; W yoming to Arthur Jo[...]Jack married LaMora Bemis July 30, 1927, Thompson
farming; Indiana; 2] Mary 18 years; 3] Elizabeth 15 years Falls[...]dren: 1] Arthur Francis April
Indiana; 4] Albert 12 years, Indiana. 26, 1929 - died Aug. 10, 1946; 2] Joyce Lynn Jan 6, 1931
John was married to Cle[...](Gerald E. Miller).
children: 1] Elmer ca 1862 Iowa; 2] Mary ca 1864 Iowa; 3] Marriage certifica[...]phenville - #61 - 55 - under H. M. Cone - 21 years of age and Lamora was 19 years old.
Pool,[...]works on Lamora ‘Morrie’ was born Nov. 21, 1907 in Plains, Mont
farm.[...]“Art” was inducted into the Army Oct. 1942 listing
(wife) Clemina 42 years old born Ohio as was her father: Tho[...]e rank of
(children) 1] Elmer 18 years old Iowa,; 2] Mary 16; 3] Private.
Albert 7 Mt.; 4] Otto 5 Mt.; 5] George 4 Mt.; 6] Mary Bell 2 They were divorced and Morrie married Elmer B.
Mt.; 7] Lida 5/12; Lucy (granddaughter) 1 year Mt. W e[...]1910 Federal census, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 29, 1910 Art died April 13, 1971 Ho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1015)[...]Falls, Montana 1129

buried: April , 1971 in the City Cemetery, Tho[...]W inona married Frederich A. Hagel August 9, 1922
Mont. Sec. 5 lot #3 block 18.[...]ormation from their marriage license # 669 in the
22, 1971 page 5 col. 7. - Arthur Popham Passes at 63[...]Frederich A. Hagel of Spokane, W ashington; 29 years of
Community Congregational Church here fo[...]orld W ar II. married - married August 9, 1922 Thompson Falls, Mt. by
Survivors include two da[...]ee Frederich A Hagel was born August April 2/29 1894 to
grandchildren and one great grandchild.[...]. Hagel and May E. Stobie.
Morrie died Jan. 5, 2000 at Kalispell, Mt. she was buried Fred was drafted into W orld W ar I on June 24-28, 1918
in the Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery -[...]I draft card he was listed from Trout Creek, Mt., 23
years of age; born April 2, 1894 Salmon City, Idaho;
Arthu[...]le; tall;
Arthur Francis Popham was born April 26, 1929 to Arthur medium build; gray eyes and dark h[...]Presbyterian Church here for Frederick A. Hagel, 82, who
John Arthur & Frankie (Burdick) Poph[...]oon. He was a
John Arthur Popham was born Sept. 22, 1870 Gargeman, brother of Mrs. Irene Hea[...]he 1880 federal census - He was born April 2, 1894 in Salmon, Id. In 1908 he
Janesville, W asecce Co. Min. Page 126A - John Popham moved with his family to[...]years of age born England; children: 1] W illiam 21 years of Montana-Idaho W hitepine forest. He joined the Forest
age Mn.; 2] Rebecca A. 20 years of age Mn.; 3] Louisa J. 18 Service and Aug. 9, 1923 married W inona Popham in
years of age Mn; 4] George 14 years of age Mn; 5] Eva 12 Thompson Falls.
years of age Mn; 6] Mary 10[...]harles 7 moving to the Flathead Valley in 1926. He opened his own
years of age Mn; 9] Cornelus[...]age Mn. (This could tanning business here in 1929 and continued in it until his
be the family for[...]Hagel of Monrovia, Liberia, and Frank D. Hagel in
2] W inona 1903 Upton, W y.[...], W ash.; three sisters, Irene
County, Mt. Sept. 12, 1918 - John Arthur Popham of Heater[...]ones and Lula
Polson; 39 years of age; born Sept. 22, 1879; white; working Richardson, both of Post Falls, Idaho; 12 grandchildren and
for Dewey Lumber Co., Polson, M[...]George Poras
He died Nov. 2, 1921 in Thompson Falls, Mt., of an Thompso[...]Stef M . Poras
(Death certificate #209 in the Sanders County Courthouse.) Thompso[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Derwin Demers has been

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1016)[...]Linda Moen, James N. Smith,
Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 29, 1936 - front page col 1 - Forest Donald F[...]ffice in place. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. at the Murray
Thompson Falls. She is occupyi[...]Polk directory lists him. March 24, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Clyde Potter,[...]e last week for
Bessie Lee Potter was born July 20, 1902 Lake Blaine, Philadelphia, where he has[...]Potter
school for 4 months in Sweetgrass, Mont., 2 years in #2 M ary (Landon Doers)
Cutbank and 1 years in Thomp[...]ad the following children: 1] Clyde ca 1896; 2] Ralph ca 1900; 3] George ca
child: 1] Sandra Lee[...]ied a few years later.
Bessie Davison - Born July 20, 1902 at Lake Blaine, The Sanders Count[...]one of eleven children of Robert E., June 25, 1909 - George H. Potter, a civil enginee[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1017)[...]tana 1131

June 23, 1911 - page 3 - Civil Engineer George H. Potter[...]Falls, Mt. Friday cemetery.
Jan. 19, 1912 - page 3 - Civil Engineer George H. Potter[...]rs. Mary Landon Doers of Evansville, Indiana
Feb. 28, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. George H. Potter is report[...]is furniture left
has not seen for something like 20 years. here and take his[...]r future home in Butte with their father and
July 25, 1913 - page 3 - Engineer George H. Potter retur[...]Sadie Potter
Feb. 20, 1914 - front page col 5 - Mrs. George H. Potter[...]Haven, Addison Co., Vermont - W illiam Potter age 22 is
She had gone to Plains for a visit and was tak[...]ildren by 1900. 1] Robert A., born May 1888 Mont. 2] J.
thought she would soon return to her home in[...]death was a great Minnie was born Feb. 1872 Kansas; Her father was born
shock to the m[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1018)[...]igar Pete tended bar in a saloon in the 1920's.
maker.[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 1962 Thurs. Page 8 - Adrian Preston Retires Friday -
A[...]- Adrian (Pete Preston, known in the 1920's as one of the best
Michael Pracht, an old time[...]ere and should Born in Thompson Falls 62 years ago, Pete has resided
receive the patronage[...]He also worked 24 years as projectionist at the Rex theater.[...]and logging contractor of will be held at 2 p.m. Monday June 19 at the Fraternal
Thompson Fal[...]he time of his entering the service Friday Dec. 28, 1906 - Albert Preston who is completing
he was[...]3 Polk directory lists him as rock July 12, 1907 - Albert Preston has joined the W ilkes sur[...]rian Preston. about 12 miles over the mountain road. He is bookkeeper at[...]Sanders county Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 26,
nearest relative: Frank Preston of Thomp[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1019)[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
is at present cost clerk for the local company. 1923 - Senior Plans - Alice Preston, Teaching.
The[...]teacher, Mary Doughty from Radersburg, Mont,
Dec. 20, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. Albe[...]on about Alice and in the summer of 1926, (June 18), they were
‘Happy’ Preston gettin[...]e sure it was about the summer or June 18, 1926 Thompson Falls, Mt. By Thomas H. Barker,
fall of[...]Isaac) Preston Radersburg, Mt., 21 years of age; born Radersburg,
Alden Eugene was born Nov. 24, 1902 Thompson Falls, Broadwater Co., Mt.[...]et Harg----e.
“Mike” was drafted Aug. 6, 1942, being sent to Butte, Mt. Alice and Joh[...]Mrs. John
Eugene Preston of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 42 years of age F. W illiams when she pa[...]n Falls and an aunt Mrs. E. D. Peek of Missoula.
#2 Charles Polley Oct. 25, 1944. Alic[...]ols and their wedding was solemnized June 18th, 1926,
Anna Mae Preston died June 24, 1985 with cremation (she since[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1020)[...]Jack W illiams and Fane Hollings. April 21, 1905 - Last Sunday while cutting down the trees[...]y struck something that made
Loretta Murray July 12, 1931 and had two children: 1] them st[...]hey found imbedded in the
Charlotte Lou (Sharly); 2] Thomas John.) heart of t[...]l. Away back about
Townsend, Mt. newspaper Oct. 26, 1994 - John W illiams, the time Thomson[...]had accumulated
rancher, passed away Sunday, Oct. 23 at his home. on the outside; each[...]present a year’s growth in
He was born August 2, 1906, to Thomas and Violet calcula[...]W illiam D., and four sisters, Ruth Dec. 22, 1905 - Arthur Preston left on Saturday morning
V[...]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[...]W eek. - Mrs. Clara Preston,
Survivors include 2 sons: Bill W illiams, Crow Creek wife o[...]k. She
Sharley Ragen, Townsend; 11 grandchildren, 25 great was taken ill on W ednesday n[...]t one brother and a
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 at sister, arrived before she died.
Connor[...]n and Barbara Akerley as Nebraska Feb. 2, 1878; the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. K.
the org[...]e child, a girl was born to
#2 Nola (Peniston) them on[...]r, Mrs. Preston
Arthur C. Preston was born June 26, 1881 Colchester, leaves her fa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1021)[...]re followed by 37 years of age; born June 26, 1881; laborer for E. Preston;
the impressive ri[...]nformation from their marriage license # 407 page 247
Art married Nola Peniston Feb. 22, 1911 Missoula, Mt. Missoula County Court[...]- Arthur C.
and they had: 1] Conrad A., born Jan. 23, 1912 Mt.; 2] Preston of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white;[...]eston
Information from their marriage license # 2082 in the (deceased) and Cecelia Ingraham -[...]McCann of
Preston of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 29 years of age born Thompson Falls, Mt.; whit[...]rn about 1900 Florence, Ravalli Co.,
married Feb. 21, 1911 Missoula, Missoula Co., Mt. by J. W .[...]Friday Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 7 lot #2.
Feb. 24, 1911 - page 3 - W edding Bells, Arthur Preston Nola died Dec. 14, 1972 Portland, Oregon.
and Miss Nona Penisten were joi[...]ll and favorably known Billy died Jan 1923 buried W ildrose cemetery.
throughout this commu[...]tory lists him as a
Nola Peniston was born Feb. 27, 1895 Creston, Iowa to teamster - 1913[...]him as a #2 M adge
teamster.[...]Conrad A. ‘Cap’ Preston was born Jan. 23, 1912 to Arthur
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]with a daughter: Donna Jean born Nov. 12, 1930.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]3 - To W hom it May concern - Nola Nov. 28, 1934 - Marriages - Conrad Preston of Thompson
P[...]. Friday from the local high school in 1929. Since then he has been
April 23, 1915 - page 3 - The stork visited the ho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1022)[...]day
happiness and success in the future. (Couple #2 was David Jan. 28, 1910 - page 3- The Joe Beighly property, lots 26, 27
Good and Mattie Preston) and 28 block 31 of the original townsite of Thompson Fa[...]Jan. 19, 1912 - page 3 - E. Preston was rushing in the ice
Co[...]Mt. Friday
Eugene Preston was born March 3, 1852 Pallentine, New June 14, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. Eugene Preston has purchased
York[...]March 8, 1878 Cale owner.
Chester, N. Y.; 2] Arthur born June 1881 Sullivan Co. New T[...]April 1884 New York (Fred Hougland); May 2, 1913 - page 3 - E. Preston has purchased of Mrs.[...]ware Co., NY page 49 C. - Eugene Preston, Farmer, 29 The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]tier, formerly of
years of age born NY; son Frank 2 years of age born New this place but now[...]4, 17, 18, block 42 to Mrs. E. Preston.
(The Neil Fullerton papers[...]a new one. For a while Celia died July 3, 1924 Thompson Falls, Mt., with burial
they hired a regular man named Nichol W ilson or W ilson July 6, 1924 in the Fraternal cemetery. Thompson Falls, Mt.
N[...]ds) dated March 19, 1923 W ill Book 1 page 137.
Preston, Ed freighting[...]from Missoula on Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 21, 1935 - Local Happenings -
W ednesday ann[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1023)[...]tery depths of the Clark’s Fork. It occurred
1852. He died at the age of 84 on March 3rd, 1936 at t[...]the ice he missed his
passed away on July 3rd, 1924. footing and i[...]urses then being taught. Aug. 2, 1907 - Mr. and Mrs. Frank Preston drove over to[...]y had the following children: 1] April 26, 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mr. And Mrs. Frank
Adrian ‘Pete ‘ born March 14, 1900; 2] Alden Eugene Preston, Sunday night, a fine boy.
‘Mike’ born Nov. 24, 1902 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 3] Orville The Thom[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Franklin born April 21, 1912 Thompson; 7] Mattie born May 29, 1914 - page 3 - Frank Preston is confined in St[...]15 Polk directory listed him as a
Preston; white; 20 years of age born Pelters/Peltue, Sullivan te[...]reston and Celia Ingram - married to July 23, 1915 - page 3 - Among the new arrivals to our city
Gertrude Bailey; white; 21 years of age born Gold Hill, is a baby[...]Andrew Guenther and Elda The Sept. 12 th , 1918 W orld W ar I draft card gave th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1024)[...]n Thompson Falls
Falls, Mt. Section 6 shared lot #2. April 21, 1912 Thompson Falls, Mt., to Frank Preston and
Frank[...]na Bailey.
Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Jan. 23, 1919 - Frank Announcing his birth[...]s in Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday April 26, 1912 - page 3 - Born
Hospital in Spokane. - Lived Here for 32 years - Frank to Mr. And Mrs. Frank P[...]s been a victim of the He spent the first 26 years of his life in Montana. His early
Influenz[...]before they were married on Oct. 25, 1935 Thompson Falls,
Besides the family named[...]s his father and mother, two sisters, 1935; 2] Laddie (Marion).
Mrs. Elda Hougland and Mrs. E.[...]Information from their marriage license #1129 in the
Arthur and G. A., all of whom are living[...]Preston of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 23 years of age born
Frank was a pleasant, likeab[...]ried to I=Viola Murray of Spokane, W ash.; white; 23
their bereavement.[...]of previously married - married Oct. 25, 1935 Thompson Falls,
Preston and Clay Street th[...]Mrs. Gertrude Preston was married Saturday, Oct 26 to Miss
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. where she[...]g took place at the
site with Frank. Sec. 6 lot # 2. home of Mrs. P[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 12, Murray is a niece of Mrs. Tony Mil[...]Succumbs following Fall - Mrs. Their 62 years of marriage brought them two sons and
Gertr[...]orked for Kaiser Remelt Division as a fireman for 29
Funeral services will be held Thursday[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1025)1142 Pioneers and Early Set[...]A private memorial service was held Tuesday, July 28, in
21st he watched a full inning ball game which started at Seattle.
12:00 midnight our time.[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson Falls,
Mont. W ed. June 25, 1941 - Ensign John I. Previs Marries -[...](Andrew Carstensen); 2] Steve (Beth); 3] Jill (Mike Fritsen);
This mar[...]. His Duane died Sunday evening, March 27, 2005 Missoula,
brother, Steve, has his home here an[...]The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Tuesday, March 29, 2005 -
on his marriage.[...]1910. evening, March 27, 2005, at the home of his son and
John died July 18, 1992 Seattle. daughter-[...]ic cancer. He was surrounded by his entire
30, 1992 page 8 - John Previs - Seattle, John Ivan Previs,[...]eight of his grandchildren.
causes July 18, 1992 at Seattle, W ash. He[...]and Rose Previsich. Rose Previsich died in 1919/1920 and and grew up on a ranch west[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1026)[...]ervice there to be one of the most 21 years; born Mt; parents born Zecho-slavokia; lab[...]the mines: (wife) Vera 20 years of age; married at the age of
He moved t[...]Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934
consulting firm at which he worked until s[...]ublic speaking baseball and track for more than 24 years in the Thompson
and his formidableness as[...]ll, fishing, books and jazz. April 26, 1912 - front page - Mrs. Chas. Perkins of Belknap,
D[...]made to Partners Sam Price was in the 1927 high school graduation.
Hospice and Palliative Care Services, 2687 Palmer St.,
Missoula, Mt. 59808. Funeral servi[...]#1 Charles Knutson; #2 Harry Leopold
Steve J. & Vieno (Kump[...]een in town
Steve married Venna Kumpu Aug. 5, 1929 in Missoula, for the past month doin[...]r shop. Miss Pringle has announced that she
1933; 2] Arthur Lewis April 26, 1930. has ordered u[...]lor in the county.
Previs of Burke, Idaho; white; 21 years of age born Butte, The Sanders Co[...]of Junction City, Oregon, is visiting her sister,
20 years of age born Milltown, Missoula Co., Mont.[...], Thompson
previously married - married Nov. 5, 1929 Missoula, Mt. by Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Local happenings -
W ard H. Jones, Justic[...]at her work.
# 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 8 page 23B # 47-47 - Steve Behind These Mountains Vol. III by Mona L. Vanek -
Previs; rents his home; 21 years of age; married at the age of page 262 Chapter 12 #25 - After their marriage failed,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1027)[...]d they did
George Frank Prishmont was born July 23, 1918 (Oct 23) not know that the train was coming. He[...]other men were injured. W hile in Clark
(Reeser); 2] Sandra (Potts); 3] James.[...]er. Frank stayed in
Frank Prishmont was born July 23, 1918 in Edger, Montana Sandpoint, Idah[...]back to
children were born: 1] Eva born May 10, 1921; 2] Frank Pullman. From there he bid on a job in Trout Creek,
born on October 31, 1922 - died January 19, 1923; 3] Montana where their third child[...](James Edward)
Michael was born on November 17, 1924; 4] Madeline born on May 16, 1953.
October 7, 1926 - died Nov. 26, 1926. Daughter Barbara[...]eeser and moved to
George’s mother died March 24, 1927 in Billings, Belknap, Mt., James[...]eorge and Fern’s first child was born on August 22, where he lived. Jim was involv[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1028)[...]unty Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Nov. 23, 1998 at Spokane, W ash. W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increase
Memorial services were conducted Saturday, Nov. 28, at in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $12.50
Coffelt’s Moon Chapel in Sandpoint, Idaho, w[...]sts him as carpenter
Fern was born April 11, 1921, at Heron to James and for the Thomps[...]He took part in the burial of Joe Valentine in 1912 and at
Trout Creek and Thompson Falls. She also l[...]ho; two sister, Margaret Snively, 8, 1962 Page 2 -San. Diego, Calif - Gary J. Pritzkau, son of
Gra[...]at the Naval Traing
George Prishmont died Oct. 25, 2001 Center, San Diego,[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 27,
2001 - George Prishmont - Memorial service for Geor[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 24.
and two others were killed after they were forc[...]y were working. Jan 2. W hen he will report to Port Hueneme, Calif. for[...]ths at Kodiak Naval Station, 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 Thurs. - Front page - John Pritzkau, son of Mr. a[...]o Ronald Pritzkau and Henrietta Schol.
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increase Kaye died Oct. 4, 2005 Boise, Idaho.
in Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $12.50 Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]Mary Moore passed away Oct. 4, 2005 at St. Alphonsus[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1029)[...]etta Pritzkau. Kaye grew up in Thompson 25, 2003 Thurs. - Henrietta ‘Toots’ Pritzkau - Henr[...]‘Toots’ Pritzkau, 88, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003 at Clark
Janice, Carol, Laurie, Nancy and Pegg[...]Valley Nursing Home in Plains.
high school in 1962, Kaye traveled for a few years and H[...]e in Sun Valley. They had one death in May 2000.
daughter, Theresa (Tracy) Elaine, born Oct. 4, 1972. Kaye She is survived by eight children[...]Graveside services will be held Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003 at
Kaye and john moved to Hagerman in the 1980[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 1, 2004
has three grandchildren, Freddy, Alicia and Ch[...]etta “Toots” Pritzkau, 88, died Tuesday, Dec. 23,
whom were the loves of her life. She felt so lucky to be their 2003 at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains.
G[...]d
Ronald ‘Red’ Joseph Pritzkau was born May 25, 1915 grown to nine.
Napoleon, ND[...]had the following children: 1] Myrna (Joe Bybee) 2] John; was always willing to come out fro[...]ve in the retirement community in
W ednesday July 20, 1961. w[...]of their
Ronald J. ‘Red’ Pritzkau died May 2, 2000 Kalispell, Mt., Homeowners Association a[...]ly Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mt. family.
May 5, 2002 which noted that his daughter Janice died in[...]g a crossword puzzle,
brother Phil of Ledds, Ma., 23 grandchildren; 17 great a good giggle[...]er husband “Red” in May
Henrietta died Dec. 23, 2003 Plains, Mt. with burial in the of 2000, her first grandson Rodney Bybee in 199[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1030)[...]ty and Josephine.
(Peter) Gelber, Agoura, Calif.; 20 grandchildren and 22 The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]river, was quite seriously injured
Saturday, Dec. 27, in Thompson Falls.[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, just below the hips crushing him to the ground. The other
1923 - W here the Faculty will spend their summer - M[...]were united in marriage
children: 1] Bertha ca 1872 Maine; 2] John H. ca 1874 yesterday afternoon[...]a 1876, Maine; 4] Josephine 1880 March 26, 1908, Sandpoint, Ida.
Maine; 5][...]n Maine as were W illiam P. Miller Feb. 27,1907.) Ella had been married
his father and moth[...]three times before, once to a Mr. Skinner; 2] W illiam
Josephine 25 years born in Maine as were her parents;[...]rried #5 Evin
children: 1] Bertha 8 years, Maine; 2] John H. 6 years D. Robinsen.
Maine; 3[...]timberman.
Charles died 1921 buried Thompson Falls Fraternal[...]lists him as Marshall.
cemetery ( location block 21 lot # 6). Thompson[...]rved as City Marshall for
Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 24, 1921 - Respected Citizen Passes Thompson Falls)[...]og drives. The last log drive was the spring of 1927.
best of spirits.[...]ucted Friday afternoon from - May 18, 1927 - Log Drive Is At Town - The log drive,
the Meth[...]pired over in a day or so.
at the age of 72 years, five months and seven days. He came[...]and three daughters in Jake died Aug 24, 1927 Deer Lodge, Mt. and was buried
Maine. Aug. 1927 in the Fraternal Cemetery (location block 21 lot
He also has three brothers who live[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1031)[...]Ella Lena died Feb.10, 1946 with burial Feb. 12, 1946 in
“scene of the crime” here for a brie[...]W oodard Mason, now of Boulder, block 21 lot # 7 ). (Death certificate #1379 noted that s[...]was 69 years, 4 months 12 days old; that she died of
As a 10 year-old-gir[...]before her mother W illiam McNorton; 2] W illiam P. Miller; 3] John Henry
succeeded in t[...]Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Mt. April 25, 1902 -
latter’s many kindnesses, when she was a girl in Thompson Passing Thorough - Missoula, April 24 - Jesse Pruden is in
Falls.[...]re he has been for some
She recalled that in 1912, before her birthday, she made time. Mr. Pr[...]May 26, 1905 - Jesse B. Pruden, a former resident of th[...]e tremendous changes which had April 20, 1906 - J. B. Pruden and his mother, who had
occurred in Thompson Falls since 1912, saying, “All I could enjoyed a brief visi[...]Henry married a total of five times: 1] Skinner; 2] home here is very busy these days making a[...]were living in the house Oct. 7, 1910 - page 2 - J. B. Pruden closed a deal this week
on[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1032)[...]Savage one-half interest. About the first of
Oct. 21, 1910 - page 2 - J. B. Pruden returned the latter part April,[...]the trip remained in Post Falls where Nov. 27, 1914 - front page col 5 - Mrs. Anna Pruden,
he[...]irst of the Avenue, Missoula. Mrs. Pruden was 72 years of age and for
week in Spokane in connectio[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Mont.
May 12, 1911 - page 3 - Mr. Pruden left here Tuesday[...]an assay erected a fine home in Block 26, now owned by W illiam
office at that place. Nat[...]He expects to be absent for several
(___Savage); 2] Jesse B.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1033)[...]lue) Pulis school in June 1932.
Forest Pulis was born April 30, 1892. Mr. Puphal is a grad[...]asons. He
Forrest married Ann Piedalue Nov. 4, 1927 Ronan, Mt. also worked in the Thompso[...](Son Forest born forester.
Dec. 30, 1929 and died May 1974 Pablo)[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - W hitepine - Mr. and Mrs.
John Pulis wa[...]present job. Charles noted Irwin C. died Nov. 28, 1995 at the age of 89 years with
on his card th[...]alkway, Running South
war from July 1950 to Feb. 29, 1952 (serial # 1058004). and North lot # 58).[...]W innifred Agnes Puphal died June 21, 2004 Plains, Mt.,
Irwin & W innifred (Gr[...]with a memorial service held June 27, 2004 in the
Irwin C. Puphal was born April 17, 19[...]lot # 59).
Irwin married W innifred Graham Dec. 23, 1933 Sanders County Ledger,[...]and they had the following children: 1] 24, 2004 - W innifred “W inn” Agnes Puphal of Thomp[...]soula, Mont., (Francis Falls 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 allace, Idaho (Douglas Lance Koch and W[...]hers and sisters
April 18, 1964). Susan died June 22, 2000. graduated from high sch[...]s.
Puphal residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 27 years of She met Irv Puphal at a Trout C[...]d to W innifred Graham of W hitepine, Mt.; white; 20 station at Nine Mile. Irv was later transf[...]istrict Ranger until his retirement.
married Dec. 22, 1933 in the Graham home by Rev. Nelle[...]Mt. Dec. where they golfed and danced.
27, 1933 - Local Couple are W edded - W innifred Gr[...]her
and Irwin Puphal were united in marriage Dec. 22 at the beloved daughter Susan; an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1034)[...]tmas with his
Congregational Church, Sunday, June 27, at 2:30. Burial family.
will be in the family[...]Sina Nora W ood was born July 31, 1829 Indiana to Louis[...]children: 1] Marquis Lafayette born ca 1845 Ill; 2]
W innifred Graham.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sep 20, In the 1880 federal census, Sina[...]Mark 35 year Ill father born Ohio; Charles 20 years Ill and
20, 1956. Francis has just returned from Japan where he George 23 years Ill; Sina (Mother) 58 years Indiana, fathe[...]Iowa and mother
Susan M. Puphal was born Sept. 12, 1942 Idaho to Irwin Indiana.
C. Puphal and W i[...]itepine W hispers - Mrs. S. W .
Susan died June 22, 2000 at the age of 57 years, burial of Pyatt, w[...]g with her daughter, Mrs. O. C.
ashes was July 1, 2000 in the W hitepine Cemetery, Full[...]f
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 the horns. W ith a copper chain or[...]s it
Christine was nominated for the year of 1942-43 as was then called, and made prett[...]ade from the hair of very
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - (advert. - W . R. Pertee, mem[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1035)1152 Pioneers and Early Set[...]was a school teacher - sons Gordon and Kenneth); 2] brother
Another memory of Ruth W ade’s was[...]or excite. This made them a good
Sina died Dec 23, 1918 of the flu at the age of 95 years, 4 match for one another.
months, 20 days. She was buried Dec 26, 1918 Plains Dora would also ta[...]was
cemetery, Plains, Mt. (Death certificate # 112 notes fitting reading glasses. She w[...]lasses. She would find the
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 26, 1918 - page eight col 4 - Mrs. size of[...]orn about (Nov/Dec) 1844 Illinois to June 29, 1906 - M. L Pyatt who was in town on Monday
Sam[...]onth.
Mark married Dora Greenman about 1881/1882 when she The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
was 21 or 22 years of age. They had the following children:[...]Elder Pyatt of W hitepine.
1] Charlie born 1883; 2] Jefferson Elder 1884; 3] Edna Mark[...]ne, Mt. Forest April 10 page 24A # 63-63 - Charles Pyatt; - Mark
Dora[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1036)[...]nd from Jefferson Elder Pyatt died Feb. 23, 1939 Trout Creek, Mt.
cataracts. This was one o[...]hat Dora had to have at the age of 54 years, 2 months and 20 days. Burial was
some means of income besides the 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 #[...]e
the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Aug. 1924 in the and place of birth, wife’s name[...]is burial Dec. 3, 1938 in Estella died Jan. 22, 1973 Spokane, W ashington with
the W hitepine ce[...]itepine, Mt. Original cemetery, burial Jan. 27, 1973 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine,
block # 3 lot # 32. Mt[...]siblings were 1] Jessie (youngest sister) 2] Jefferson Elder
(youngest sister) 2] Charles; 3] Edna Ruth Nov. 1886; 4] ca[...]Belknap - Miss Edna Pyatt, teacher at W hite
June 29, 1906 - M. L Pyatt who was in town on Monday[...]made Cabinet Nat. Forest April 10 page 24A # 63-63 - Charles
early next month.[...]an. His siblings were 1] Jessie (youngest sister) 2]
Forest April 10 page 24A # 63-63 - Charles Pyatt and wife Jeffer[...]la Bailey Dec. 7, 1931 Thompson June 29, 1906 - M. L Pyatt who was in town on Monday
Fal[...]t W hite Pine has heard from his son Charles
Feb. 26, 1934 Swamp Creek, Mt.; 2] Martin; 3] June. and Elder J., who[...]at Stella had been married previously. April 26, 1907 - W hite Pine - Chas Pyatt arrived home
Bo[...]uth W ade.) Elder, as he was Aug. 9, 1912 - front page - Newsy Notes of Plains Doings -
cal[...]ind just the right girl to marry Feb. 3, 1918; 2] Ruth (#1 John Barrett; #2 W ade); 3] John
and when in the process of courting, one girl he cared about Henry May 2, 1921; 4] Dorothy March 4, 1926; 5]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1037)[...]of Thompson Falls, Montana

Barbara July 19, 1928 (Robert Raymer Vincent); 6] W anda W inn[...]ased the Henry
Jane 16, 1935; 7] Charles E. Jr. 1923 - Nov. 20, 1930 of Larson saw mill at Noxon. It is to be moved to Dixon, a
diphtheria, with burial Nov. 23, 1930 W hitepine cemetery, hundred miles e[...]move the mill
Lillian Jane Ferry was born Dec. 25, 1897 Chillicothe, from Noxon to Dixon. T[...]McLaughlin
# 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 10 page 24A # 63-63 - Charles will act as bookkeeper a[...]wns his home; 45 years old; married at the age of 29 Charles Pyatt and Elan W inn will operate th[...]arried at the age of mill will employ around 20 men all told. Mr. W inn will be in
17; born Mo.;[...]at sawmill.: Ruth (dau) 15 Oregon; Marcus (son) 12 year continue to operate his mill at Bel[...]n (lodger) 55 years of age; married at the age of 23; over from the Neffner estate this summer by[...]Perma Monday where they will send their
(lodger) 28 years old; single; born W ashington; father born[...]ly 18, 1934 Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 29, 1936 - Belknap - Chas. Pyatt
Thompson Falls, Mt[...]care of the family there.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - front page col 4 - The Sa[...]Elan W inn and Charles Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 29, 1936 - Local Happenings - Chas.
Pyatt to[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1038)[...]om the others. After Lillian died Oct. 27, 1991 Tacoma, W ashington with
analyzing the pot[...]tting, just a lot of hard work. died Oct. 27, 1991 in Highlands Nursing Home at Tacoma,
Cha[...]out her father. “He She was born Dec. 25, 1897 at Chillicothe, Mo. She
was always putting[...]e Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 22 plot Pyattville. They also lived at Noxon for a time. Charles
# 24.[...]y, Charles E. Pyatt, died where she resided for 22 years.
unexpectedly in a hospital at Choteau wher[...]r, 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-grandchildren
the Communi[...]ct. John Henry Pyatt was born March 17, 1922 (school
W hile there he met and married Lillian Ferry at Primeville, records stated May 2, 1921) to Charles Edward “Charlie”
Oregon July 8,[...]lls, Mr. Pyatt started Irene died Oct. 20, 1979 Livingston, Mt. at the age of 53
his retai[...]y continues to operate. years. Burial was Oct. 24th in the City Cemetery, Thompson
At the t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1039)[...]and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

2, 1994 page 6 - John H. Pyatt - Phoenix, Ariz. - W[...]gtime Thompson Falls
businessman, John H. Pyatt, 72, died of cancer March 13,[...]Flora Milne
He was born March 17, 1922. Ruth married[...]87
Mr. Pyatt operated a lumber yard on Highway 200 east of (28 years old at time of marriage) W est Concord, Do[...]Bangkok, Thailand; three sisters, Ruth M. 1925 in Plains, Mt.
W ade, Seabeck, W ash.; Dorothy L[...]lhite Pyatt, July 17, 1914 Thompson Falls, Mt.; 2]
Oct. 20, 1979; and a brother, Marcus Pyatt Sept. 16, 1992. The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]on as he can secure a
Markus was inducted April 24, 1942 Fort. Lewis, W a. dwelling house for the[...]alls, Mt. Friday
Division 116th Infantry Regiment 29 Division. He attained Dec. 19, 1913 - fron[...]and Mrs. Albert Pyle
Markus died Sept. 16, 1992 Tacoma, W a. and was buried arrived here from; Spokane the first of the week and are
Sept. 21, 1992 Mountain View Memorial Park, Tacoma,[...]914 - page 3 - Born - To Mrs. and Mr. Archie Pyle
24, 1992 page 7 - Marcus L. Pyatt - Tacoma, W ash. -[...]watchman for the Thompson Falls Power Co.
21, at Mountain View Funeral Home of Tacoma, W ash.[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday
Mr. Pyatt died Sept. 16, 1992 at Tacoma. July 16, 1[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1040)[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 28,
train for Plains, while the idea is also advanc[...]ll acquainted with some of the foremen, 27, 1998, at Spokane, W ash.
looking for employment[...]Kalispell, to earn enough money to pay the $12.50 per[...]of Chicago. During these school years, he
Burns); 2] daughter (Frank Meisner); 3] Archie.[...]nd the Civilian Conservation Corps. He later
June 26, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. R. R. Burns and Mrs. Frank[...]nstitute of Mental Health for many years. He
Aug. 20, 1915 - page 3 - W . H. Pyle, who has been[...]son, Renton, W ash.
Fong Quack was born July 1862 China. His last wife,[...]t he Grant Alfred Quitt was born July 25, 1915 Kenmare, N.
immigrated to the United State[...]ene W ashburn was born.
#2 Faith Marion died[...]Bonners Ferry, Idaho with burial May 24, 1990 in the
W ash., to Jack Quinn and Grace.[...]state that N. T. Grant died Jan. 15, 2005 Missoula, Mt.
McIntosh was his guardian - born[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 20,
“Bob” served in the Army Air Corp., reaching the rank of 2005 - Grant Alfred Quitt, 89, formerly of Thompson[...]was listed from passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005 at Hillside Manor
Thompson Falls, Mont. Bob wa[...]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 (1041)[...]on of Moscow, Idaho; grandsons, John Quitt of
16, 2005 - Grant Alfred Quitt - A memorial graveside[...]g hole to join (John) Torres of Karnack Texas; 12 great-grandchildren;
Ma early in the morning of Jan. 15, 2005. and one great great gra[...]He was born on a farm near Kenmare, N.D., July 25, Harry & Hazel (Dennehey[...]dwest girl of Danish descent. Blynn), 2] Mack; 3] Fritz; 4] Cub; 5] Violet; 6] W allace[...]l of Violet were twins and Harry and W . C.)
20 children born to Ernest and his four successive[...]Corps at Bottineau, Hazel was born Feb. 21, 1896.
N.D. in June 1935. He served about a year[...]6 at Kramer, learning how to operate heavy 25, 1963 front page Harry Racicot Note Golden W edd[...]eaded west and ended up at were married July 23, 1913 in Frazee, Minn. Mr. Racicot
the W yman fa[...]ated heavy cook of School District 2 after more than 22 years of service
equipment building roads and air[...]north of Bonners was born Sept. 15, 1914; 2] Lucille Estella was born Dec.
Ferry, and for several loggers in the area, including Russell 22, 1915. They died Aug. 16 and 17, 1918 and were buried
Oliver for whom he built roads for more than 20 years in in Little Falls, Minn.
Carson, W[...]e 4] W illiam Eugene was born June 18, 1922, 5] Jeannette
couple briefly lived in Bonners Fer[...]Marie, (twin to W illiam), was born June 18, 1922.
Montana in the mid 1960's.[...]nt was visually disabled during a road 25, 1968 Page 2 col 5 - Raymond Racicot Dies In Idaho -
bu[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1042)[...]Montana 1159

2895 noted that his birth date was Dec. 31, 1891 Mi[...]l 6 - Harry Racicot Passes Sunday - Feb. 29, 1996 page 9 - Robert ‘Bob’ Racicot - Vallej[...]red at St. Catherine of Siena
Hazel Dennehey July 23, 1913 at Frazee, Minn. Catholi[...], 1973 Helena, Mt., and was retiring in 1982.
buried in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thom[...]88,
Jeannette Marie Racicot was born June 18, 1922 Libby, and was active in many volunteer a[...]b, in Calif.; Tim, Frenchtown;
W m. F. Curran, at 2:00 p.m. o’clock on August 30th. The Larr[...]iam Eugene Racicot “Bill” was born June 18, 1922
Falls, Mn., to Harry E. Racicot and Hazel O. Denn[...]Bob enlisted into the Army Air Corp Jan. 13, 1942 at Bill enlisted in the Marines Corps,[...]W illiam Eugene Racicot died: April 23, 1988 Helena,
W hile in the service and[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1043)[...]ly Montanian Oct. 13, 1894 page 3 - Geo Good
July 2, 1809 Ohio to Caleb Odel/Odle and died June 13,[...]years of age and single; that he
Moines Co., Ia); 2] Margaret Dec. 6, 1836 Ill - Sept. 19, was[...]clear.
1840 Des Moines Co., Ia.; 3] John D. March 22, 1837 Iowa 1905 Thompson Falls Polk dir[...]- June 17, 1843 Iowa; 4] George W ashington Dec. 26, 1837 Ramsey.
Pleasant Grove, Ia. - Jan.[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thompson
March 31, 1872 New London, Henry Co., Ia); 5] Upton S.[...]10 - page 3 - Dunham W right and wife of New
Oct. 27, 1847 Ia. - Nov. 10, 1847 Iowa; 10] Amos Dec. 5,[...]he former’s uncle, T. B.
1848 Ia - March 13, 1852 Ia. burial in family cemetery; 11] Ramsey, t[...]Thompson to continue the journey tomorrow.
17, 1925 St. Louise, Mo.; 12] Olive (Ollie) 1855 Ia. - (G. M. Both are delighted with this city and Sanders county.
Smith married May 29, 1877 Pleasant Grove, Iowa). Th[...]ied at his
D., Henry County, Iowa, entering Sept. 25, 1861 to his home three and one half m[...]pneumonia. Mr. Ramsey was born here on December 26,
There is a marriage record for Thomas B. Rams[...]e Mathews, Mrs. George
Iowa, marriage Book F page 24. The marriage was Colton and Mr[...]hly respected farmer and lived in
Libby, Mt. page 20 - Naming of Ramsey Creek and Horse th[...]had a claim in California by that name April 12, 1912 - page 3 - T. B. Ramsey arrived home
and i[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1044)1162 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

12 and 13, block 3 in the original townsite of Thomp[...]ce by pretending almost total
May 14, 1915 - page 2 - Thomas Ramsey is building a five deafne[...]tell us about “Deafy Ramsey.
Nov. 6, 1969 page 2 col 5 - Our question last week about He s[...]ailing was the whiskey bottle;
He died about 1925, leaving no known relatives and very Swift[...]ing to commemorate Ramsey’s long The 1920 federal census for Thompson Falls notes that he[...]late were chosen by Tom died Oct. 27, 1940.
Ainsworth from the works of the poet Robe[...]stature, friendly disposition, and date - 27 Oct. 1940; Index number: San (Sanders) 1004.
unh[...]street one cold and Ramsey was born April 16, 1828 (as printed) in Des Moines
snowy winter day with[...]own County, Iowa. He died Sunday, October 21, 1940. By all
with a plaid woolen muffler. The muffler was wrapped over figures he was 102 years of age at the time of his death.
the hat to[...]rge Good on the ranch now
proprietor during the 1920-1920). At any rate, Tom made occupied[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1045)[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
died or forgotten. He was married in his earlier life and had 1923 - Senior Plans - Doris Raney St. Nor of W ash.,[...]will probably be W eekly Montanian Jan. 25, 1896 - Joe Rano is a new
arranged.[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger Feb. 12, 1942 -
W illiam Ramsey was born April 14, 1850 Kossu[...]nformed
W illiam married Sarah Ann Freeman June 25, 1876 St. us this week that the news i[...]r negligence.
in June.
W illiam died Nov. 15, 1925 St. Louis, Mo., with burial Francis H. Ransom
Nov. 17, 1925 Missouri Crematory, Hillcrest Abbey, St.[...]Francis died June 12, 1926 with his body being shipped to[...]nders County
Louis Middy Rancourt was born Feb. 25, 1882 Quebec, Courthouse noted the following[...]ration of Intention papers Vol 1, Sanders 12, 1926, body was shipped to W adena, Minn., for burial.
County Courthouse; # 3 - Louis Middy Rancourt 25 years
old; lumberman; dark complexion; 5' 4" in[...]orge H. Ransom was mentioned in an article in the
25, 1882 Quebec, Canada; residing in Thompson Falls, Mt.;[...]Quebec, Canada; renounces King Edward of 27, 1915 concerning George Dodson’s attempt on his
Great Britain; arrived in Missoula April 22, 1901; arrived (Dodsons’) wife’s life.[...]Harry Frank Ranson was born Aug. 31, 1882.[...]ls, Mt. Thurs.
Lyle Chris Randall was born Dec. 23, 1891 Cheney, March 22, 1917 - Local Items - Harry Ranson and his father[...]Sanders sister in Minnesota and left on No. 2 to attend the funeral.
County noted the following[...]of Seattle, Harry was named on the Sept. 12 th, 1918 list draft list for
W a.; 26 years of age; born Dec. 23, 1891 Cheney, W ash.; W orld W ar I. - Ha[...]height; 36 years of age; born Aug. 31, 1882; Forest Ranger for the
medium build; light[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1046)[...]pokane, Saturday, and ordered a 1886 page 2 col 3 - death - daughter of M&M John Rash of
four[...]ut to Thompson Falls, Mt. - same newspaper page 2 col 3 - same
the Lucille group of mining claims i[...]y of Prospect creek, and near what is 1886 page 2 col 2 and col 3 - death - W illie Rash of
known as the[...]John; Sep 1852 married 25 years; stable boss; born[...]cina, Feb. 1860;
Glenn John Rash was born June 12, 1886 Thompson Falls, gave birth to four c[...]born Ore.: (children) 1] Alta, Oct. 1882 W ashington; 2]
Glenn married Clara Beatrice Chambers Dec. 25, 1916 Glenn, June 1886, 13 years of age Mt.; 3] Elva, Jan. 1882
and they had the following children: 1] Glenna Jean, Jan. 31, Mt.; 4] John, May 1898, 2 years of age Mt.
1918 Anyox, BC, Canada; 2] John Edward, Feb. 16, 1921 - A John Rash died June 15, 1912 Bridger, Mt., this could
July 11, 1929 Globe, Gila Co., AZ; 3] Alan Vance, Nov. 10,[...]ide Co., CA. The 1920 federal census Bellingham, W hatcom Co., W ash
Clara Beatrice Chambers was born March 28, 1892 - enumerated John and Lucinda livin[...]nna (Kjeldsen) Rasmussen
Glenn died Feb. 15, 1962 El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas and W illiam R[...]Information in their marriage license # 260 in the Sanders
John W hitney Rash was born Sept. 1852 McMinnville, County Courthouse, Thompso[...]26 years of age born Denmark to Rasmus Rasmussen an[...]k.
born Kentucky as were her parents; (son) John, 27 years of The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]914 - front page col 4 - Married - W illiam
Sina, 20 years of age - Feb - born Utah Territory; (daugh[...]were united in marriage Sunday evening at the
4/12 of age (Feb) Ore.[...]pson Falls, Mt.; W eekly Montanian March 21, 1896 - Jack has returned
2] Alta Dunn, ca 1882 W ash - 1954 Ca. (Vance Leroy from a[...]son); 4] Glenn John, and other places.
June 12, 1886 Thompson Falls, Mt. - Feb. 15, 1962 El Paso,
TX; 5] John, May 1898 Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1047)[...]Iowa. His siblings were: 1] Coker F. (brother); 2] Clarissa many friends here as the editor of[...]s. Mr. Rathbone came here from Hardin and
Justus; 2] Hazel M. (#1 Putney; #2 Lloyd I. W allace). left here for Ronan[...]te newspaper - May 11, 1917 - E. H. Rathbone, 52 years of
there permanently. (He was the publisher[...]c spirited. From Kansas to Lewiston, Mt., in
Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Bigalow and s[...]ast. Margaret Elizabeth died Oct. 1926, Polson, Mt.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]ndensed from the Polson newspaper - Margaret
Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Thos. D. Bebb and wife and A. W[...]week. The former are from Lloyd I. W allace; 2 brothers in eastern Montana and 2
Buffalo and the latter from Thermopolis, W yo. Th[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday Elizabeth Bebb.
April 26, 1912 - page 3 - E. H. Rathbone, publisher of he[...]publisher of the Sanders County May 10, 1912 - front page - Hazel Rathbone Married - Miss
Ledg[...]the Ronan Pioneer, was united in marriage at
Feb. 25, 1916 - page 2 - Newspaper established in 1905, Missoula last Thursday to Dr. George H. Putney, of Ronan.
Feb. 24th first issue by J. T. Spencer, founder, publish[...]as born to E. H. Rathbone and
May 10, 1917 - page 2 col 3 - Former Ledger Owner Dies - Margare[...]H. Rathbone, formerly of Thompson Jan. 21, 1910 - page 3 - J. H. Rathbone, son of t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1048)[...]Bert married Eleaner L. Brotherton in 1924 Sandpoint,
Nov. 4, 1910 - page 3 - Justus Rathbo[...]farm life, having filed on a homestead near 2] Ed.
Dixon, on last Tuesday.[...]Friday P. O. R., newspaper, Jan. 18, 1927 - (too late for last
July 14, 1911 - page 3 - Ju[...]l
quarter of section 10, township 18 north, range 23 west. R. Benton, pastor of the Methodist[...]d has married Bert Raymond in Sandpoint in 1924. They moved
been employed by the Thompson Falls[...]Thompson Falls Bert Irving died March 12, 1999 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
High School.[...]Bert Irving Raymond, 95, died Friday, March 12, 1999 at
Ray, postmaster at Carter and propriet[...]be held on Tuesday, March 16, 1999
He died Sept 25,? 1961 Carter, Montana and his funeral at[...]ur d’Alene memorial Funeral Home with the
Sept. 27th, held in Fort Benton, Montana with burial held[...]Nev.; seven grandchildren; numerous great
13, 1862; discharged Sept. 15, 1865; served 3 years; 1[...]; two great great grandchildren; a brother,
month 2 days.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1049)[...]Stiles and Anna Miller in Thompson Falls on Dec. 21, 1891. (N.D.) High School and attended a bea[...]rted to the dial
Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. Oct. 26, 1939 - abstracted system eliminating jo[...]ffice of the Larsons and Greens general
Saturday (22, either day he died or age?) - John was born in[...]Stiles and Anna Miller in Thompson Falls on Dec. 21, 1891. a brother, Alfred Gunderson, Portland[...]d the following girls: 1] Bertha
Inger born Sept. 24, 1938 (W alker); 2] Frances (W illey). W[...]rson and Inger Risksdahl. Jan. 12, 1912 - page 3 - W illiam Rechin, of Spokane, is now[...]ls, Mt. section 15 plot # 1
Ann Reber died Aug. 23, 1991 Missoula, Mt. with burial Raymond Joseph Reck
Aug. 27, 1991 in the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls,[...]rt attack found in his room
Mt. section 15 plot # 2. at Black B[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 29,
1991 - Anna A. Reber - Funeral services were co[...]878 New Burnside,
Reber, 80, who died Friday Aug. 23, 1991 at St. Patrick Johnson Co.,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1050)[...]Thompson Falls, Missoula Co., courthouse, book 2 page 355.
Mt. (June 16) she stated that she was 22 years of age and
single; that she was a servant i[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Mamie married George Andrew Gunther July 6, 19[...]be relieved of the distress we have labored
Nov. 12, 1930.[...]d Preston, and gave the name of Donna April 25, 1884 - New Mines and Towns - J. H. Sinclair is[...]Charolette (Johnston) Reed
Charles H. & #2 Earlene W . (Good) Reed Harlan W .[...]Jan. 1876 Mn.
Charles E. Reed was born about 1902 Lone Tree, Johnson Harlan married Charolet[...]following child: 1] Russell, 1905 Mn.; 2] Mildred, 1911
Charles was first married to ___[...]nston.
Information from her marriage license # 520 (538) in the The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]ouse, Polson, Mt. - Charles E. Reed of Sept. 28, 1906 - H. W . Reed and W . A. Barto arrived here
Polson, Mt.; white; 28 years 10 months 15 days old born on Tuesda[...]red Ross; she had not been previously Oct. 12, 1906 - Messrs W . A. Barto and H W . Reed, who
m[...]bank with a capital of $20,000. The gentlemen expect to get
Earlene W inifred Good was born Sept. 28, 1912 Plains, opened up in a few weeks.
Mt. to Ear[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 28, 1934 - Local Happenings - Dec. 28, 1906 - Mrs. H. M. Reed and baby arrived here on[...]p his office and has removed to Trout Creek.
Dec. 22, 1905 - George Piatt, a cedar pole dealer of Clar[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Mont., Dec. 21, 1901 in Clarks Fork, Idaho. Their witnesses May 24, 1907 - Mr. and Mrs. H. W . Reed and son[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1051)[...]Sanders County Signal, June 27, 1907 - The baseball game
The Sanders County L[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday June 28, 1907 - The body of Monte Reed, the young
Aug. 7[...]were born in Penn. His siblings were: 1] Mark; 2].
The family is enumerated in the 1920 federal census in W eekly Montanian[...]Kay Reed (June 12) he stated that he was 33 years of age and single[...]following children: 1] Ivy Nov. 1912 (Orin P. Kendall); 2]
M onte Reed[...]June Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. April 23, 1904 page 3 col 6 -
1907 in the Plains Cemetery[...]Falls, Mt. Friday W hitepine, Mt.
June 21, 1907 - Monte Reed, a brakeman on the Northern[...]t learned yet
to Missoula. The young man is about 23 years of age and nor were any[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1052)[...]y died at a sanitarium W ednesday, September
Oct. 2, 1908 - Frank Reeder came back from Rochester,[...]rvices were held at the W hitepine Methodist
Dec. 22, 1911 - page 4 - W hitepine W hispers - Miss Faye[...]r is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Orin P.
Nov. 29, 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mrs. and Mr. Frank Reeder[...]May 29, 1914 - page 3 - E. T. Reese, craneman for the s[...]eet memory. The remains were brought March 22, 1907 - Miss Stella Reese, who since the W oodlin[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
June 18, 1915 - page 2 - W e wish to thank our many friends[...]e sickness and death of Edward was born Aug. 2, 1894. He was living in
our beloved baby and also[...]d to come to Tuscor to visit his uncle, Mike
Nov. 26, 1915 - page 3 -The eldest daughter of Mr. and M[...]odden ranch.
# 4 Cabinet Nat. Forest April 5 page 23A # 22-22 -Frank Edward Reeser joined the America[...]on until 1964. His card noted
married at age of 42; widowed; born Mich; father Canada; that i[...]. Thomas; 2] Edward; 3] Robert.
Frank died Sept. 18, 1935[...]ent to work Thursday up Pilgrim creek
W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 - Frank Reeder, an old resident of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1053)[...]r of Clark Fork Valley
Falls, Mt. - Sec 6 - block 23 - lot 1. Elks Lodge #2757 and served as their treasurer and operated
Doris Resser died Dec. 2, 1982 with burial in the the restaurant and[...]e Thompson Falls Rural Fire Department.
6 - block 23 - lot 2. He a[...]The couple had celebrated the 25 th wedding anniversary this
Edward &[...]is wife Merna Reeser of the family
born/died July 22, 1961 Sandpoint, Id., buried City hom[...]ls; one daughter Janet (Ed Reibsome)
Cemetery sec 2 lot #5 block 6.; 2] W endy. and Mark (Mary), al[...]se, Idaho; two brothers and
#2 M erna (W ortley) sisters-i[...]nd Barbara
W illiam Thomas Reeser was born June 23, 1929 Reeser, all of Thompson Falls; 14 grandchildren and 12
Philadelphia, Pa. to Edward W alter Reeser and Do[...]Graveside services were Monday, Nov. 12 at W hitepine
Bill married Ramona Roe Sept. 19[...]Bob Crowder of Thompson Falls
children; 1] Mark; 2] Janet (Ed Reibsome). Christ[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jun 25, Merna died Jan. 1, 2008 Missoula, Mt. with burial Jan. 7th
1952 Local News - W ho is in New Jersey - Bill Reeser[...]the Army as a Private during W orld W ar II 10, 2008 - picture of Merna - Merna Nan Reeser, 78, wen[...]ut to 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 C[...]ing Hall of Fame.
Merna Nan Hardy was born Oct. 27, 1929 River Heights, Merna also enjoyed her in[...]g, and
they had the following children: 1] Bruce; 2] Dairen; 3] going on Sunday drives in the[...]roads with her sons.
Bill died Nov. 9, 2001 while driving 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[...]ons, Bruce (W inona) W ortley
#4 - Block #3; lot #22. Informant: Myrna and Dair[...]) W ortley of Boise, Idaho; Mark (Mary) Reeser of
2001 - W illiam T. “Bill” Reeser - W illiam T.[...]Merna is also survived by brother Calvin Hardy of
2001 of an apparent heart attack while returning ho[...]erous great - grandchildren.
Bill was born June 23, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pa., the son Services were to be held Monday, Jan. 7, 2008 at 11 a.m.
of Edward and Doris Stodden[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1054)1172 Pioneers and Early Set[...]stepfather was Lewis Van W ed. April 6, 1932 Thompson Falls - Alfred J. Reichers,
Vranken.[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. friends.
April 26, 1917 - Local Items - In our account of the Sand[...]Richard Alan & Betty (LaBaff) Reichert
June 28, 1917 - front page col 5 - Letter from The Sea - Richard Allan Reichert was born February 28, 1962 in
Dick Rehfeld, Thompson Falls Boy Tells of Chas[...]t page col 5 - picture of Dick Rehfeldt, Cody; 2] Makayla; 3] Tracy; 4] Brianne.
caption - Thompso[...]nited States Richard Allen died Sept. 18, 2004 with cremation.
Navy.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 23,
2004 Thurs. - Falls man dies in equipment accident[...]Dick’, Nov. 1894 Mt.; Richard Reichert, 42, died of injuries in the accident.
2] Rachael, June 1897 Phililpsburg, Mt. (James Crof[...]n that she had last talked with
Louise married #2 Lewis N. Van Vranken. him a[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 23,
local office. 2004 Thurs. - Richard Alan Reichert, 42, of Thompson
Rachel Rehfeldt married James Crof[...]Falls, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2004 at his
Thompson Falls. W . E. Nippert, Justice[...]. Rachel and James He was born February 28, 1962 in Helena, the son of
were residing in Thompson F[...]icate # Richard G. Reichert and Diane Berg.
322.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1055)[...]en Stonebrook of Apache Junction, Arizona 2] Glenn Elliott ca 1959.
and Monic (Friesz) Hernan[...]ndmother IdaBelle Reichert of Edna married #2 Dick Johnson Oct. 25, 1959 and they
Helena; parents-in-laws Danny and[...]and a multitude of loving Virgil died Nov. 28, 2010 Missoula, Mt. with funeral
friends, whom he co[...]l Fund Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 1, 2010 (posted on internet)
established in Richard’[...]of Thompson Falls, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010,
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 24, 3 after a long illness of Alzheimer’s di[...]ch in Thompson He was born on Jan. 17, 1922 in Flandreau, S.D., to Ed
Falls. At his request,[...]9 in the
Virgil Leslie Relf was born Jan. 17, 1922 in Flandreau, W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepin[...]son Falls, Mt.
following children: 1] Julia Jean; 2] Leslie Dean.
Virgil married a second ti[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1056)[...]Church,
Jacob ‘Jock’ Repp jr. was born Jan 26, 1910 the son of 611 Ogden, Thompson Fal[...]Jacob Repp and Mary. His siblings were: 1] John; 2] Betty, Graveside services were to be Tuesday Aug. 7, 2007 at
(Lee Falquist); 3] Kathleen, (Bill Chaffee)[...]service was to be held at 2 p.m. W ednesday, Aug. 8 at Our
Jacob married Lu[...]ash. and they had the following children: 1] Jim; 2] Gene; Funeral Chapel, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho[...]ne memorial.
Lucile Freda Parson was born Sept. 22, 1920 Shamrock,
Okla., to Anthony Mason Parsons and Fr[...]John Repp was born May 2222, 1911, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He
had attended[...]cob was born Feb 8, Hotel and Bar until 1972. At the time of his death, he
1888.[...]d’Alene.
Lucile died Aug. 3, 2007 Spokane, W ashington with burial Memori[...]der Funeral Home of Plains was in charge of local
2007 Thurs. - Former Thompson Falls resident Lucile[...]arrangements.
Repp, age 86, passed away Aug. 3, 2007 at Sacred Heart
Medical Center, Spokane, W ash[...]t W hipple & M ary E. Rew
Lucile was born Sept. 22, 1920 in shamrock, Okla., to Albert W hipple[...]ersion, Union, W ayne
Coeur d’Alene area from 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 (1057)[...]the Sanders County
Ruth A. 10 years of age, Iowa; 2] Jennie M. 6 years of age Courthouse noted[...]tice medicine in Ohio and then moved to 26, 1947.
Corydon where he met and married Mary.[...]Ca., with
Albert W . Rew married Mary E. Aug. 25, 1905 Ia.and burial in the Fraternal C[...]Falls, Mt. - sec.
they had: 1] W illard B., Feb. 21, 1906. #26 - lot #2. (Sharing a lot with Albert.)
Mary (May) E. McClanahan was born Jan. 21, 1875 Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...], Dr. A. W . appointed to replace Dr. Starr April 21, Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Community Congregational
1921.[...]ng time resident who died Sunday evening at the
1921.[...]Fridley
Albert joined the American Legion in 1920 until 1947, on will officiate. Interment wi[...]mpson Falls; was a Mrs. Rew was born Jan. 21, 1875 in Corydon, Ia., where
physician and a ran[...]but the They moved to Thompson Falls in 1923 and Dr. Rew
territory was vast.[...]oston after a three weeks Co., Iowa page 267D.- Melville W . Rew, farmer, 44 years of
absenc[...]n Falls, Ruth A. 10 years of age, Iowa; 2] Jennie M. 6 years of age
Mt. Mon Jan. 15, 1936 T[...]W illard and W illard B. Rew was born Feb. 21, 1906 to Albert W hipple
family.[...]ervices Nancy, May 4, 1935 Boston, Mass.; 2] daughter.
was given an opportunity to work out h[...]W . Rew of Thompson Falls.
Albert died July 26, 1947 with burial in the Fraternal Sander[...]n Falls, Mt.
Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - sec #26 - lot #2. He is Mon Jan. 15, 1936 - Mrs. W[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1058)[...]his term as mayor of that city. He says the
April 22, 1887 - County Correspondences - Thompson Falls[...]Dec. 26, 1913 - front page col 3 - Rhoades Sells His Int[...]ion.
following children: 1] James, April 1891 ND; 2] Bessie,
Oct. 1892 Mt.[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Nov. 28, 1913 - page 3 - W ard Hotel Under New[...]niture, fixtures, newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Class of 1923
dining room and kitchen war from Senator Donlan[...]d the rooms over
the Donlan block, consisting of 52 rooms in all.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1059)[...]Arthur and Bessie had: 1] Mary June 1, 1921; 2] Bonnie
the school house when she accidentally fell. August 8, 1924; 3] Sylvia July 26, 1926; 4] Una M. May[...]ool records 1934 gave the names of
The charge was 25 cents for a person; $1.00 for horse and M[...]h Decoln/Decaln. She married Charles McEvers Feb.
25, 1910.[...]May 12, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - R. A. Richardson[...]ssor by County
Juanita Rich was born Dec. 10, 1923. Assessor Robert Iff t[...]went to his ranch near Dixon Friday to
teamster, 32 years of age, born In, father born In and mother[...]F.
Tenn.; children: 1] Minnie 8 years of age Ks; 2] W illiam 6 Zigler and during the electric s[...]n were walking
Mt. (June 5) he stated that he was 25 years of age and single; towards shelte[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1060)[...]Feb. 24, 1905 - Herman Hildebrand, a well known[...]onths ago with Higgins and Ridges. He wrote a
May 26, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - W hile moving a[...]page col 5 - Hoyt Franklin co., Ill page 524A. - Margaret Ridlen 44 years of
Going to Coast -[...]on - R. R. Irene 13 years of age Ill; 2] Thomas E. 11 years of age Ill; 3]
Hoyt, well kno[...]expects to leave in a few days for his July 24, 1908 - W illiam Marxer and T. E. Riddlin of the[...]k either under Mr. Hoyt or in the woods. Dec. 25, 1908 - T. E. Ridlin returned to his home at Mt.[...]employed at Oro Fino mine now being operated by a
29 years of age born Vera Cruz, Penn; now residing[...]and Eliza Betting - married to Flora Jahn; white; 22 years of Nov. 19, 1909 - T. E. Ridlen wh[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1061)[...]ill in fitting eyes,
bought the property, paying $2,677.09 therefore. will be at the W ard hotel, Thompson Sept. 21, one day only.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]over the property. Thompson Falls, Sept. 20, one day, only.
The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
June 28, 1912 - page 3 - Tom Ridlen and Clem Haas, both[...]alls on Monday, September 17 - one day only.
Feb. 20, 1914 - page 3 - Tom Ridlen returned here Monday[...]l in the case of Ridlen vs Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Notice - Dr. Riesland, the eye sight
Hou[...]men are Clarence L. Riffle was born June 29, 1926 Norwich, NY,
interested in the Shamrock mining p[...]children: 1] Ruby (Floyd); 2] Earl George; 3] Geare Charles;
The Sanders Cou[...]had two children: 1] Douglas Eugene; 2] Donna Lee.
transacting business and shaking hands with old friends here Lila was born March 11, 1929 Sandpoint, Ida., to Eugene
the first of the week[...]rt Blair and Lora Elsasser, one of two daughters, 2]
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]e of Clarence’s passion is his ham radio. In 1952 he
during the summer months, and operating his mi[...]1905 - Timber cruiser Geo Rigby came up from
Dec. 25, 1908 - Mrs. Thomas Ridout and children left for[...]Leonard C. Rinard was born 1872 Cambria, Iowa to
Caroline Riedinger was born about 1923 Judson, Martin Samuel K. Rinard and M[...]on)
Ronald married Caroline Riedinger Aug. 7, 1942 Superior, W ashington, W ayne County, Iowa page 241B. - Samuel K.
Mont.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1062)[...]parents; children: 1] Rosa J Shell (stepdaughter) 22 Sanders County Signal Thur Dec. 17, 1908 - County
years of age Iowa; 2] Haddie Shell (stepdaughter) 20 years Clerk and Recorder L. C. Rinard.
of[...]irectory lists him as County
age Ia; 5] Samuel K 12 years of age Ia; 6] Edgar S 9 years of Clerk a[...]married previously and the first two Aug. 27, 1909 - L. C. Rinard has a 10# child.
children w[...]nard C. Rinard and Vera Young had: 1] ca 1905-05; 2] record this week the death of the little baby boy of Mr. and
Richard, Aug. 24, 1909 - died Aug. 30, 1909, buried Aug.[...]h - this
31, 1909 Thompson Falls, Mt. 3] son Feb. 26, 1912 week the death. Little Richard Rin[...]tute at Kalispell and Libby, stopped over on
July 27, 1906 - L. C. Rinard, an attorney formerly of Ma[...]ly and Sanders County Signal Thurs. Oct 29, 1910 - L. C. Rinard
will open an office in the[...]versity
Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. Aug. 2, 1906 - Plains - of Iowa, in 1896 after compl[...]e annual work on the Lucky Boy group
Friday Sept. 20, 1907 - L. C. Rinard and Fred Hougland[...]then drifted
The Sanders County Signal March 12, 1908 - L. C. Rinard some thirty feet, that[...]n. Sanders County Ledger Friday Feb. 29, 1912 Thompson.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]and heir. Mother and child doing well.
Iowa in 1872, Graduating from the law department of the[...]y, he practiced for a number of years in June 28, 1912 - front page - death of R. (Robert) G. You[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1063)[...]Gilbert’s death in 1982.
Mr. Rinard will devote his time and attention[...]ty. This was an
lots 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, block 29 of the Original Townsite important part of her[...]ew days to Bertha “Birdine” died Aug. 12, 2001 at her home in
join Mr. Rinard at Mason City,[...]tta (Hammon) Risbon 8 Sept. 6, 2001 - Bertha was preceded in death by two
Sander[...]IOOF lodge
He came ‘west’ to Nebraska in 1925 from Pennsylvania to Jan 1, 1895.
work for[...]that she and Gilbert were married that Sept. 6, 1927 in Moses Roach was born ca 1874 the so[...]both from W est Virginia.
Bertha was born Aug. 25, 1912 in W averly, Neb., the third Dora B. was bor[...]rn in Tennessee.
other children were: 1] Charles; 2] W ilber of Roswell, N.M.; Moses and Dora had 1] Anna L. born ca 1904? Mont. 2]
3] Viola (Parr) Nevada City, Calif. and two sist[...]Birdine spent most of her years near June 2, 1905 - Moses Roach has accepted a position as
Li[...]Mt. Friday
married to (Maxine of North Fork, Id); 2] Margie (George Sept. 13, 1907 - Mo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1064)1182 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Sept. 21, 1906 - Judge F. C. W ebster of the district cou[...]- Mose David married Irene Hamilton Oct. 2, 1905 Missoula, Mt.
Roach and family moved back t[...]rs. Roberts of Thompson, Montana; white; 20 years of age born
Oct. 4, 1917 - page 7 - Local[...]1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the 2, 1905 Missoula, Mt. by J. T. Phillips, Justice of[...]hard and Mrs. E. F. Roberts.
years old; born Jan. 29, 1873; farmer working for himself; The S[...]pt. make their home at the pottery plant.
21, 1933; 2] James W . April 3, 1932. Mr. Roberts is a yo[...]himself
Merrill and Murle had 1] Robert E Feb. 24, 1930; 2] thoroughly capable. The bride, while a stranger here will
Alan C. Nov. 2, 1931; 3] Ruth E. Nov. 2, 1931. find a hearty welcome.[...]r, Iron Emma was married #1 _____ Roberts: #2 Ernest R. Ross
Co., Utah; 2] Norman.[...]ughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Roberts at the
April 20, 1906 - J. D. Roberts and son Norman of Victor a[...]J. L. Roberts had three children: 1] daughter; ] 2] Nina; 3]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1065)[...]Funeral Home.
March 7, 1884 - Local Mentions (col 2) Mr. John M. Mr. Roberts died of[...]se Plains by Neptune Lynch in 1889. April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Roberts Faces Serious Ch[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1066)[...]sented in a Eva married #1 ____ Rhymey; #2 Charles McEvers.
motion for a new trial, and Judg[...]Nov. 7, 1905 No. 922 NW 1/4 of Section 24, Tp 25 N., R 32
Sidney & M atilda B. (Harris) Roberts[...]Al
Sidney married Matilda Beatrice Harris July 22, 1916 Seward, all of Trout Creek.
Miss[...]da Beatrice Harris of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 29 ordered his cable. This will be of great[...]- greatly appreciated by them.
married July 22, 1916 Missoula, Mt. by Phil Gagnon, Justice[...]five year proof of his Homestead claim entry No 2410 made
March 3, 1902 N1/2 of the NW 1/4, SE1/4 of the NW 1/4[...]and lot 1 section 8, twsp 24N, range 31W before D.
The Sanders County Ledge[...]Anna Robinson April 24, 1908 - E. D. Robinson of Trout Creek, proprieto[...]e misfortune to shoot himself in the foot one day
2] 3] Rosa born Sept 1887 S. Dakota (her father was[...]Information from their marriage license #1412 in the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1067)[...]of legal age born Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of
Tracey, Minnesota to[...]pt. 12th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the
2] W illiam McNorton; 3] W illiam P. Miller; 5] Joh[...]build; blue colored eyes;
W illiam P. Miller Feb. 27,1907, she was born 1877 brown color[...]Sanders County Signal Aug. 11, 1922 (Camas, Mt.) front
Ella died Feb. 10, 1946 in T[...]a Robinsen of Thompson Falls is here
buried Feb. 12, 1946 t in the Fraternal cemetery next to John taking the baths.
Henry Prouty, block 21 - lot # 7. (Death certificate #1379
noted that she was 69 years, 4 months 12 days old; that she Charles[...].
following children: 1] Lucille L., ca 1906 Mt.; 2] Phoebe L., Finding the care of that many chi[...]all was placed to her brother Vern Sloan in
March 22, 1917 - front page col 2 - School Notes - The fifth Montana that help w[...]4 years old, when his Uncle Vern Sloan came
March 22, 1917 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. H. A.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1068)[...]ext George W alter Rockwell died June 13, 2004 Kennewick,
Monday to report for an overseas as[...]W ash., with memorial services held June 26, 2004 St. Regis,
Marine Corps. He arrived here the F[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb 5, 1959 24, 2004 - George “Rocky” Rockwell passed away June 13,
page 2 - Formosa - Marine Pvt. George W . Rockwell, son of 2004 at his home in Kennewick, W ash., after a cour[...]retirement, was an avid golfer
Linda S. Rodgers, #2 Esther); 2] Brenda (Doyle and a member of f[...]atly missed by
Carol M. Fleisher was born Feb. 23, 1941 Staples, Minn. his many friends and c[...]; and stormi Koerner,
The infant was born Sept 22, 1985 in Missoula. Spokane, W ash.[...]A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 26 at 2
Grandmothers Maude Managhan, Hot Springs, and Eva[...]ll
were later divorced and he married Judith Nov. 27, 1997 Robert Emmett Rockwell was born[...]th Hanford following children: 1] Bobby; 2] Karne.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1069)[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Cameron); 2] Gladdis J, born July 1894 Mont.; 3] Martin R,
Au[...]dda, born Dec. 1896, Mont.; 4] James born 20 Oct 1898 Mont.,
formerly of this place but now o[...]innie E. Rodda Roddy; white; 27 years of age born Maynooth County
Thomas S. Ro[...]d the following children: 1 Fannie, May 1886 Mt.; 2] Stevensville, Missoula Co., Mt.; now r[...]r and Solitude Thibedeau -
Mt.; 4] Elmer S., May 12, 1892 - Jan. 1980 Butte, Mt., with neither of appl[...]expert miner and owns several promising 2 - Marriage - Michael Roddy to Olga E. Buker - bot[...]Stevensville, Mt. to
June 9, 1905 - Elmer Rodda, 12 years old, graduated from Anderson Buker[...]ederal census, condensed version noted their
Aug 12, 1905 - T. S. Rodda returned to Butte on Monday[...]were his parents (farmer): (wife) Solitude 26 years of age
friends who will regret their depar[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday years Mt.; 2] Stella 9 years, Mt.; 3] Clara 7 years Mt.; 4]
Se[...]iss Mike is first mentioned in Book #2 page 309 at the
Mattie Preston, who leaved for Di[...]to resume Sanders County Court House, Dec. 29, 1888 when he
her studies at the Normal S[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1070)[...]been widowed for nine
(wife) Olga born May 1875, 25 years of age; (children) 1] years.
Solitude (daughter) Sept. 1893, 7 years old; 2] Gladdis J The Sanders County Ledger, T[...]- page 3 - The many friends of Mike
4] James Oct. 20, 1898, 2 years old. Roddy were s[...]urday last when it was announced
Olga died June 29, 1901 at St. Regis, Mineral County, that[...]ion as under sheriff, the same
Mt., at the age of 25 years due to blood poisoning. She was to take[...]give up the position he had so creditably filled.
27, where as the date of June 29 is from the death registrar The Ledger underst[...]f
The Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Montana July 2, 1901 Thompson.
- Mrs. Roddy’s Funeral -[...]were brought up last night from St. April 22, 1910 - page 3 - Mike Roddy has taken a contract[...]on W ednesday. Jan. 19, 1912 - page 4 - W hitepine W hispers - Mike Roddy
Th[...]sday, across the river, where he will engage
July 28, 1905 - Mike Roddy of W hite Pine visited his[...]page 3 - For Sheriff - I desire to announce
Dec. 20, 1907 - At the parochial residence of the Cathol[...]ion came into effect, it was rumored that he
Dec. 20, 1907 - Mike Roddy has lived in Missoula and had moved to Canada.
Sanders counties for more than 25 years. (There is a Joseph Roddy who died Aug. 22, 1935 buried
Then again Feb. 9, 1909 - Book 12 page 131 he is in the Missoula Cathol[...]t for 30 acres NE4 of NW 4 SW of
N44 SW 4 of NE4 32 sec. Lot 23 township/blk. This[...]nch. He later sold this ranch to Ida Hartman Nov. 28, Maude married Louis Amons Nov. 5[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1071)[...]is Kenneth Herbert & M ary Roe
20 years old. Kenneth was born April 2, 1911 to W illiam Frankin Roe
Lannie Eleanor wa[...]dent Ledger, Thompson burial Aug. 24, 1951 in the Thompson Falls City Cemetery,
Falls, Mt. W ed. Feb. 12, 1936 - front page - District Court Thompson[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 29,
Petition of Harold G. Dean to have Evalyn M. Ro[...]Graveside services were held on Friday, Aug. 20,1951,
(Step-father: W illiam Lux.).[...]#7 block 1 in the City
with Cyril DeClercq. Page 29A #60-56 - noted that James Cemetery.
w[...]Neb.
“Jim” was drafted into the Army April 29, 1942 and sent Lawrence Franklin & Sandy[...]He was placed in Co. C #2 Deanna
131st Ordnance Maint. Battalion where he e[...]Marion
of Tech 5th Grade. He was discharged Sept. 29, 1945 Fort (Garrison) Roe in Thompson F[...]children; 1]
James and Lillian had: 1] Dennis; 2] Geraldine. Dawn; 2] Kevin.
James died June 8, 1951 Noxon, Mont., a[...]ompson Falls City cemetery, 18, 1962 page 4. - Lawrence Roe, Thompson Falls, was
Thomp[...]inducted into the U. S. Army Jan 12. In Butte. From Butte
Sanders County Ledger, Th[...]ng in his car at the Morkert lumber camp 21, 1962 page 8 - Tripler General Hospital, Hawaii - Army[...]Roe entered the army in January 1962, completed basic
about 5 a.m., Shrider said Morke[...]n and Morkert thought Roe had 13, 1962 page 6 - Pfc Lawrence Roe, who left here to retur[...]to Hawaii, where he is stationed, Nov. 26.
Morkert paid no more attention to the ca[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1072)[...]Killen Aug. 14, 1922 Sandpoint, Idaho and they had the[...]following children: 1] Clarence W illiam, Aug. 29, 1924
Ralph E. & #1 M amie M ae (Trueax) Roe[...]o - Oct. 9, 1986 W est Sacramento, Yolo Co., Ca.; 2]
#2 Eileen (Killen) - #3 Iva Enzy Dubia - #4 M attie Fred Clayton, Sept. 17, 1926 W ash. - Dec. 30, 1983 or Jan.
Ralph E. Roe was born July 29, 1902 near Fernwood, 1984 Ravailli, Lake Co., Mt.; 3] Elmer ca 1929 Mt.; 4] son,
Ida., to W illiam F. Roe and Mary E[...]daho.
Ralph married Mamie May Treaux April 5, 1928 Eileen then #3 Floyd W inn.
T[...]records in 1937 state that Mamie is
E. Jan. 14, 1929; 2] Dorris ca 1931; 3] Evelyn ca 1934. decea[...]ither had been previously married; that Ralph was 26 never married and as Ralph died before[...]our sisters. Ralph E. Roe died Nov. 20, 1966 Hot Springs, 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[...]nship, Thompson River Road April 3 page 24, 1966 page 3 col 5 - Ralph Roe, 64, Passes Sunday -
25B # 27-27 - Roe, Ralph E.; owns his home; $25.00 Funeral services were held W ednesday afternoon in the LDS
valuation; 27 years old; married at the age of 25 years; born Church here for Ralph Roe, 64, who[...]race, W ash., Mrs.
Thompson Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934) The Thank card Mary Austin, Drain, Ore., and 12 grandchildren.
in the paper states Allen Roe, her[...]Roe
Information from their marriage license #1162 in the Velma A. Roe was born Sept. 29, 1914 Thompson Falls,
Sanders County Courthouse,[...]n Velma married #1 Glen M. W aterbury Sept. 26, 1931
Fernwood, Benewah Co., Idaho to W i[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1073)[...]1191

married; both were white; Glen was 23 years old, born Eagle fence.
Valley, Oregon[...]son were married Aug. 6, 1966 at
Velma married #2 Denver Thomas Ford Sept. 14, 1937 Coeu[...]marriage this past August.
son died at birth, 2] Charles, 3] Billy, all Oregon. Bud[...]nformation from their marriage license # 939 page 279 and rancher. He especially loved animals[...]nting and
Thomas Ford of Portland, Oregon; white; 25 years of age fishing. He was a member of John Robb VFW Post #2896.
born Yale, Payne Co., Oklahoma to Charles C.[...]l Rifle Association and the
Missoula, Mt.; white; 23 years of age born Thompson Falls, National[...]e son Jeff. They W alter was born June 25, 1906 Spokane, W ashington to
were divorce.[...]alter married Marion Lucille Garrison Nov. 16, 1927 in
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]Mont. (Marriage certificate #807 Sanders
May 15, 2003 has an article written by Sandra Gubel -[...]e noted that W alter resided in
Bud died Sept. 12, 2003 Trout Creek, Mt. at the age of 73 Thompson Falls, was white; 21 years of age; born in
years, burial was Sept. 19[...]hitepine, Mt. Original Cemetery, addition to blk #2 lot # residing in Belknap and that neither had been previously
220.[...]r marriage the young couple moved to the Blue
18, 2003 - W alter Donald “Bud” Roe - W alter Donal[...]939
“Bud” Roe, 73, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2003 at his when they moved into town.
home[...]day, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. “Lucy” August 17, 1928 married to #1 Albert Cummers #2
at W hitepine Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at Edsel Johnston; 2] W alter Donald ‘Bud’ April 11, 1930; 3]
W hi[...]na “Sis” July 5, 1933 married to Bill Reesor #2
Bud was born April 10, 1930 in Sandpoint, Idaho to Jess Doty; 4] Elsie Fay June 22, 1937 married Lyle
W alter Franklin Roe and Mario[...]the age of six when Sandra Murdock of Plains #2 Dean of Kalispell.
he felled a small tree over the corner of the family corral Marion was born Aug. 12, 1910 Spokane, W ashington to
fence. Sever[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1074)1192 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

# 4 April 2, page 22A - # 4-4 -W alter Roe; rents his home; Eureka, old time trapper, who made great meat jerky. - he
23 years of age; married when 20 years old; born lived and worke[...]ents born in Michigan; laborer on the farm: 2. Ralph E. July 29, 1902 Idaho married #1 May Trueax, #2
(wife) Marion 19 years of age; married at age 16[...]Marion, Jean, boy, ‘Sonny’ dec. #2 Jack #3 Herman
Marion loved flowers, gar[...]busy #1 Joseph ‘Joe’ Soule April 27, 1925; #2 Lewis Two
making latch hook wall hangings.[...]tain, My Captain,” 5. Velma A.- Sept. 29, 1914 Thompson Falls, Mt. married
that covered h[...]Glen M. W aterbury Sept. 26, 1931 Thompson Falls, Mt..
W alter died May 13, 1978 with burial May 16, 1978 in the Velma married #2 Denver Ford - one son died at birth,
Thompson Fal[...], all Oregon. They were married Sept. 14,
11- lot 2- block 40.[...]Marion died at the age of 91 years on March 7, 2002 at her 6. W alter Franklin June 25, 1906 (Marion Lucille Garrison).
home in Thompso[...]ity Congregational 8. Kenneth H. April 2, 1911 ( Mary) No children died Aug
Church, with Rev. Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial was in 16, 1952 .
the Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Fall[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday
W illiam was born ca 1862 Michigan, he had a twin sister. March 26, 1909 - W hite Pine - W m Roe from across the
Fr[...]Mary Lettie Ellen Tooley was born July 13, 1882 Maple
to W illiam Roe and Annie Barnet.[...]general farmer: (wife) Mary 28 years of age born Minnesota,
The Sanders Count[...]m Rowe, brother of Mrs. Clyde W ash.; 2] Ralph E. 7 years old, Idaho.; 3] Gladis 6 years[...]m W illiam and Mary’s marriage June 23, 1911 - page 3 - W illiam Rowe brought in some f[...]ims. Mr. Rowe says they have
W illiam Roe; white; 28 years of age born Detroit, W ayne an imm[...]Mary and W illiam were divorce Dec. 15, 1920.
#1 Lainy Trueax (Pearl’s sister) ; All[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1075)[...]uly 15, where the regiment is mobilizing.
1922 Thompson Falls, Mt. certificate # 624. (See Clyde
Austin for additional information).[...]W alter Charles Rogers was born Nov. 26, 1931 London,
Roe Austin is the guardian of the[...]following children: 1] Judy (Hendrickson); 2] Randy; 3][...]; 8] Kristi (Cameron); 9] Kevin. 10] Douglas
Oct. 29, 1930 - Here from Moscow - Mrs. A. F. Carson of[...]er daughter, Mrs. W alt died Jan. 5, 2005.
Merle Roebacher and family.[...]2005 Thurs. - W alter Charles Rogers - Memorial ser[...]se will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Assembly of
1915[...]heavenly home W ednesday, Jan. 5, 2005 following a long[...]W alter was born Nov. 26, 1931 in London, Ore., to Ben
Alban A. Roemer[...],
time he noted that he entered the service Dec. 12, 1917 and Idaho areas. He loved the outdoors, the forests, the rivers
was discharged Oct. 29, 1919 (serial 148020) Yoeman 3rd and hunting and fishing.
Cl[...]s living
The Plainsman Thurs. Plains, Mt. April 23, 1936 - Joins summers at his grandfather[...]n days. He also loved and owned horses, and won several
Falls and will be in charge of the game a[...]became his
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thur. Nov. 27, 1937 - Mrs. lifelong passion, and he[...]d great-granddaughter, Breanne Rene Stinson.
Dec. 20, 1917 - front page col 4 - Two More Enlistments[...]of the family home in
James Rogers, he chose the 20th engineers or Forestry Thompson Fall[...]r d’Alene, Idaho; Carissa Demo and husband
Dec. 27, 1917 - page seven - Local Items - W ord has bee[...]vin Rogers and wife Clissie of Troy, Mont.
in the 20th Engineers with Dave Snyder and John Rog[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1076)[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Markham.[...]own a ledge of
W illis married Pearl Vogner May 27, 1936 Thompson silver was discovered[...]se, Thompson Falls, Mt. - W illis $175 to $250 silver and galena, as indicated by two assays.
Tiffany Rogers of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 22 years of The lode has white quartalte gauge[...]parents were from England.
married - married May 27, 1936 Thompson Falls, Mt. by W . In the[...]grated to the United
Pearl Vogner was born Aug. 27, 1919 Hailey, Blaine Co., States in 1861 ([...]Rosdahl
Montana Standard, Butte, Mt. May 1, 1932 - Thompson Dr. Rosdahl was born March[...]ollings, an electrician who Diane Adele, Aug. 2, 1939 New York City, NY (W arren
spent all of last year here, returned Tuesday, after spending W illis); 2] Joyce Andrea (Newcomer); 3] Nils; 4] Lynne.
the[...]Gladys Emily was born March 26, 1917 in New York City
Frank & D[...]ano and Beth Fulvia Romano. York, 2] Eleanore (Bukontis) of Florida and brother 3]
Frank married Della Pielli Jan. 14, 1922, Thompson Falls, Howard (desc) She graduated[...]cal doctorate from
Romano of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 23 years of age born Luna, Columbia Universit[...]not been previously married - married Jan. 14, 1922 three year stay in Eureka, S.D[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1077)[...]Missoula.
physician; entered the Army June 30, 1942 Spokane, W a., Gladys died Sept. 7, 2001 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the
discharged J[...]r affiliated with the Public Health Service 13, 2001 page 7 - Gladys died on Friday Sept. 7, 2001 in St.
at Ellensburg, W ash., and the W estern[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 2, the Rev. Gaylund Olson officiating. Bur[...]risis to fully appreciate
11, Nils, 8, and Lynne, 2, arrived in Thompson Falls someone you[...]world. Her belief in
Thompson Falls School Dist. 2, was active in the Masonic God started me[...]ed
to W arren W illis living in Los Angeles, Ca.) 2] Lynne Diane A. Ros[...]) 3] Diane Adele Rosdahl was born Aug. 2, 1939, in New York
Joyce Andrea ( married to Newc[...]d to Diane married W arren W illis in 19622] Mike (Carolynn).
(married to Maggie Barnhill who lived in Missoula, Mont.), Diane died Sunday, July 2, 2006 La Mirada, Calif.
6] Mark (married Dana Lilles[...]Aug. 16, 1986 Missoula, Mt. with cremation 27, 2006 - La Mirada, Calif. - Diane Adele W illis, 66,[...]Mirada, Calif., died peacefully on Sunday, July 2, at 12:37
Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. sectio[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 21, with cancer.
1986 Thurs. - Obituary for Conrad Rosdahl. - A memorial Born Aug. 2, 1939, in New York City to Dr. Conrad and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1078)[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 20, Ernie married Lila Larson October 19, 1924 Missoula, Mt.
1955 - Some 40 or 50 Forest Servic[...]they had the following children:1] Robert A. Aug. 27,
Thompson Falls, Missoula, Idaho and W ashington will 1929 (Pinky); 2] Gerald Ernest (Jerry) April 30, 1936.
gather at[...]arents, near Topeka, Kansas. W hile
together for 62 years here. ( 1942-26) away Robert Hall will be in charge of his drug store.
Louis Fred died Jan 23, 1980 St Petersburg, Fla. with The Pla[...]Sunday.
St. Petersburg, Fla. - Louis Rosenthal, 327 3rd Ave., No., a The Plainsman, Plains, Mt.[...]do, where he has taken a special pharmacy course.
23 following a two-week illness. He was 91.[...]Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sec. 29 lot #11.
Survivors include his wife, Eva, St.[...]nal Cremation Falls Drug Store since 1932, died January 15 at St. Luke’s
Society, Inc., a[...]afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Shrider mortuary, Plains, is in[...]ma, W ash., and Robert W illiams,
O. born July 1842; 57 years of age born Iowa; father born Spo[...]ice, Lt. Col. Robert Larson, George Hartman.
Page 25 Ernest Ross was born July 21, 1901, to parents Mr. and
About 1887 written b[...]aho to the gold in Thompson Falls in 1932 where he owned and operated the
Libby, Mt. - It w[...]He married Lila Larson of Missoula October 19, 1924.
The 1890 federal veterans census (Civil W ar)[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 24,
Ernest R. Ross was born July 21, 1901 Ozawkio, Kansas 1951 front[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1079)[...]rson of Glendive and Mr. and Mrs. Jan. 29, 1909 - Trout Creek - The Secretary of the inter[...]nced
Lila died April 17, 1977 with burial April 20, 1977 in the sustains the general land office[...]r.
Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 29 lot #12. Ross of the land in question.[...]Ernest born Jan. 11, 1916 Thompson Falls; 2] born Dec. 23,
Hospital in Thompson Falls, Mt., to Ernest R. Ross and 1920. A daughter drowned while trying to save Paul Sh[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. - Ernest
March 9, 1961 page 2 col 7 - I am a former Thompson Falls R. Ros[...]Emma C. Roberts of Thompson, Mont.; white; 22 years of
Rueben lost his wife in a car acciden[...]y 13, 1911 by Ed. Fitzgerald, Justice of the
Nov. 26, 1964 page 2 col 5 - Ernest Ross, 48, Dies in Peace[...]R. R. Ross and Emma Ross.
electrician, died Oct. 24 in a Fresno hospital after a short The Sand[...]and Kelly Ross, had 1] Russell born Sept. 12, 1909 and died at 59 year old.
all of Fresno; a s[...]May 2, 1913 - page 3 - Ernest Ross arrived here from[...]living with
Ernest R. Ross was born Dec. 6, 1882 Pine City, Pine Co., Mr. and Mrs. R. R[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1080)[...]Ross of Harry and Pansy married April 24, 1906 and they had the
Thompson Falls, Mt.; medi[...]wing children; 1]Luella Maude Ross, Nov. 8, 1907; 2]
colored eyes; black colored hair.[...]vey was born about 1889 S.D.
Mt., Thur, Jan. 1, 1920 - Local News - Santa Claus was The Sa[...], formerly with the
pound girl at their home Dec. 23rd. Cash Hardware Co.[...]lyn W eigand and they had the following March 29, 1917 - Local Items - Mrs. Thomas Rutledge and
c[...]lla, W ash., are visiting the
Marilyn died Aug. 222. W alla W alla to Silver and Mrs. Rutled[...]ed
The Shriders have owned the funeral service 32 ½ years, yesterday afternoon from Monroe C[...],
Ross has been a funeral director for the past 23 years with Mrs. H. M. Ross.
Squire Simmons and[...]on that his father had passed
Jerry died July 2, 1981 with burial in the Fraternal away at[...]ut recently
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. Section 28 plot # 23. returned from a visit at that place[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Jan. 24, 1918 - page seven - Local Items - Mrs. T[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1081)1200 Pioneers and Early[...]son Falls; medium height; slender Sept. 22, 1911 - front page - I. J. Ross, of Plains, has t[...]wife and daughter left Thursday June 14, 1912 - Camas Prairie news - front page - I. J.
morning[...]o move the building at Perma
Mt., Thur, May 13, 1920 - Local News - Freak Chicken in for th[...]o legs. Thompson Falls can now boast May 2, 1913 - page 3 - Live News from Plains -
of a fou[...]Elizabeth A. Ross died July 9, 1914 buried July 12, 1914
Harvey M . Ross[...]e place in Missoula, Sunday.
#2 Amanda (O’Rourck) S[...]b. 1856 Burlington, De Moines page 4 col 2 - Died - Thursday, July 9, at the St. Patrick’s[...]lowing children: 1] Pearl (son), Dec. 1886, Neb.; 2] several years resided near Plains, until t[...]ghters and sons.
(Earl C. Good); 6] Frank W ., 1902 Neb; 7] child; 8] Interment was m[...]federal census in Harry Ross died Nov 2, 1914 buried Nov 4, 1914 Plains
W inter Creek, Sc[...]nterment
Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Aug. 29, 1907 - was made in the cemetery a[...]ard is the eleven year old son of I. page 3 col 2 - Camas Prairie News - I. J. Ross and fami[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1082)[...]Falls, Montana 1201

Information from their marriage license # 284 in the the Army.
Sanders County Cour[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb 24,
Ross of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 59 years of[...]John Ross was born July 1842 Iowa.
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday D[...]Libby, Flathead 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 depa[...]Philipsburg, this state, were united Page 25
in marriage by Justice W . E. Nippert at the hom[...]Falls, Missoula Co., Mt. - 152-154 - John Ross; Corp co I
1915 Thompson Falls[...]Ross will enter the Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 12, 1918 - front page col 3 - W ill
real estate busi[...]or a part of the Morkert
Ida May Ross died June 22, 1926 buried Fraternal ranch, where the[...]or a
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 8 lot # 2. Her grave is camp site, and it is planned t[...]s, Mont., and then Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 28, 1918 - page eight - News of
graduated from Mont[...]Margaret Briggs could be Mary Margaret born Feb. 27, Rosses were unfortunate during the cold snap to have their
1920 to Ralph and Helen Catherine Briggs.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1083)1202 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]e stock of Hardware of Len
Falls, Mt. W ed. Dec. 12, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr. Coleman.
Ke[...]e Macho house. The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - H. W .
Mr. Ross is the superinten[...]Feb. 6, 1935 The W estern Montanian May 2, 1896 - Rueben was
Thompson. Falls, Mt. - Local N[...]born May 10, 1916 Bonner, Missoula in ‘62. The picture was the property of her mother the l[...]s, Mt. Friday
Kurtz of Missoula, Montana; white; 32 years of age born March 8, 1907 - Rueben R. Ross and wife Emily J.
Nov. 23, 1911 Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Mt. to Edward[...]Reuben R. Ross of
of Thompson Falls, Mont; white; 27 years of age born May Thompson, Mt, who on Aug. 21, 1905 filed on homestead
10, 1916 Bonner, Missoula Co., Mont., to W illis Edgar Ross entry No. 2930, serial no 0912.
and Jessie Caroline Buell - she had not been pre[...]Sanders County Ledger Friday April 19, 1912 Thompson
secured employment in the carpenter gang[...]Rueben and Emily had: 1] Ernest R., born Dec. 1882 Pine May 10, 1912 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garred left[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1084)[...]Falls, Montana 1203

Mr. Garred has entered into partnership with[...]en homesick ever Bakersfield for the past 27 years. He was an accountant and
since leaving he[...]orked for the Petroleum Supply Co., for more than 22
The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists h[...]W . Alfred Ross died Feb. 12, 1894 buried W ildrose
Mr. Ross came to this c[...]W illiam married Olive Crosman March 22, 1905
everyone.[...]urice Ross of Thompson, Montana; white; 29 years of age born
Helterline)[...]live A. Crosman of Trout
#2 M argaret Creek, Mt.; white; 25 years of age born Franklinville,
Russell R. Ross was born Sept. 12, 1909 Seattle, Chattaugua Co., New[...]Russell Ross. March 22, 1905 Missoula, Mt. by Chas. H. Linley pastor of
Ross, Russell 1927 high school graduation. the[...]oral
Russell married Lillian Paulson June 9, 1932 Thompson Riggs.
Falls, Mt. and they had[...]ficiated by Minister of the Gospel, March 24, 1905 - At two o’clock on W ednesday afternoon[...]W . Shryock, the bride’s sister by the Rev.
was 22 years of age; gave his father’s name: th[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1085)1204 Pioneers and Early S[...]March 1, 1929.
W . B. Ross received notice of his appointmen[...]irthdate and the fact that he was in school.
July 28, 1905 - W . B. Ross Commissioner.
Sanders County Signal Jan 25, 1906 states that he is a[...]following children: 1] Thomas ‘Tom’; 2] Marsha, (Ray
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]1987.
Sanders County Independent Ledger Feb. 12, 1942 - Old Helen died March 23, 2008 Spokane, W ashington with
Friend Visits - Mrs. Olive Ross of Franklinville, N.Y. burial March 26, 2008 in the W ild Rose Cemetery,
visited over the w[...]Ross as a young bride lived in Thompson 2008 - (two pictures of Helen) - Former Thompson Fa[...]town since the early pioneer days. She 23, 2008, surrounded by family at the newly - built Hos[...]om
W iohert/W ichert Rossa/Rossi was born April 25, 1888 (Anita) of Spokane, W ash., and M[...]Rosse Bank for over 20 years. She was a member of Order of the
1915 T[...]ivate family services were held W ednesday, March 26,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1086)[...]n Falls, Montana 1205

2008 at W ild Rose Cemetery, Thompson Falls. (Cb: born Dec. 3, 1909 died Oct. 28, 1996 Butte, Mt)[...]Ronald Rowen was noted as being in the 1927 high school
Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]Margaret Rouse, second (Cb: April 29, 1908 died June 1983 Sacramento, Ca.)
stenograph[...]Henry Clay Rowland was born Nov. 6, 1892 Livingston,
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. F[...]Clay enlisted in the Army August 29, 1917 in Spokane
and was assigned to the 21st Regiment of Engineers (also
R[...]n the Fraternal cemetery, discharged March 27, 1919.
Thompson Falls, Mt. section 5 plot #3 is[...]sman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. April 17, 1919 Front
18, 2003 Thurs. - John Marc “Big John” Roux - A gat[...]m
of friends and family will be held Sunday, 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 reme[...]Roux, 76 of Thompson Falls, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 Heaters garage in Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]rticulture in Thompson Falls
He was born April 12, 1927, in Oakland, Calif., the son of at the Noxon[...]Clay married Stella Marcia Robison April 9, 1920
graduated from Oakland High School in the same c[...]enlisted in the U.S. Army and served May 12, 1921; 2] Eleanor J. Aug. 31, 1924.
from 1945 until 1947. He then served in the Mer[...]his Rowland of Paradise, Mont.; white; 27 years of age born
retirement in 1988.[...]to S. Marcia Robison of Plains, Mt.; white; 21 years of age
in Thompson Falls.[...]andson, Marc Emile Roux of Columbus, 1920 Missoula, Mt. by Rev. W . T. Lockwood, Clergyman[...](Stella’s parents were married Dec. 2, 1890).
arrangements.[...]1927 and remained a member until 1931. His card noted[...]eriff;
Carl Rowan was noted as playing on the 1927 basketball entered the service Aug. 29, 1917 and was discharged
team. March 27, 1919 (serial # 182764).
Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompso[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Jan. 5, 1927 -
W ed. Feb. 20, 1935 - Carl Rowan, former student at the[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1087)1206 Pioneers and Early[...]ater as he has served were married June 26, 1943 in San Francisco. Mrs. Harris is
the count[...]Thompson Falls, Clay died Oct. 1962 in Butte, Mont.
Mt. November 21, 1932 W ed. - Clay Rowland Being The Montana Standard, Butte, Mt. Oct. 4, 1962 - Henry
Considered For Game W arden Vacancy - W e[...]deration by the Clay Rowland, 69, of 629 W . Park died W ednesday in a
State Game Commiss[...]ted by Mr. He was born Nov. 6, 1892 in Livingston, where he
Rowland which was gladly[...]Jan. 2, 1914 - page 3 - T. B. Rowley, assistant to Mr.[...]f the warehouse at the power camp, had
Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mr. and Mrs.[...]ntion for complications resulting from Jan. 23, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. F. B. Rowley of Lon[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1088)[...]Falls, Montana 1207

The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls,[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 -
a pioneer of the state.[...]aeschel (Rocky) returned from Bonners Ferry,
page 2 col 4 - Lonepine News - Mrs. F. B. Rowley, who[...]in Bonners Ferry.
quarter of section 3, township 20 north, range 24 west. - Rocky died Feb. 12, 1924 and was buried Feb 16, 1924
Missoulian.[...]ompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. Section 7 plot # 21.

W . T. Rown[...]County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
April 12, 1917 - Local Items - H. R. Davison and son[...]Havey Elvador Rummel was born Jan. 13, 1912
permanently.[...]ombo in 1936
Charles Rucktaeschel was born Jan. 25, 1874. Zortman, Phillips Co., M[...]census was the children: 1] James ‘Jim’; 2] Gwin (Pirker)
following: Camp, Renville Co., Mn.[...]Dorothy Marie Knabe/Strombo was born Nov. 20, 1916
Rucktaesceh 59 years old; merchant; born i[...]ere her parents; (children); 1] Herman 18 Saxony; 2] wardRummel.
Martha 12 Saxony; 3] George 9 Saxony; 4] W alter 8[...]list him as a Harvey died Dec. 4, 1982 Hot Springs, Mt., with burial in
painter at the W[...]W hitepine, Mt.
44 years of age; born Dec. 25, 1874; occupation - painter,
self employed; near[...]e. children: 1] W ade; 2] Shane; 3] baby.
Jim Smith told Neil Fullerton[...]n the top floor was trapped Joe died March 20, 1978 Seattle, King Co., W ash.
from getting out[...]out the window, hung by his hands until the 23, 1978 front page - Joe Rummel dies from burn inj[...]g to his death. A Vietnam veteran, Joe Rummel, 29, died in a Seattle
He had no relatives so[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1089)1208 Pioneers and Early[...]the U.S. Army and later worked as a July 27, 1906 - Mrs O. J. Ruston, until recently of Butt[...]Charley Polley married Annie Russell on Oct. 25, 1944
Harvey Rummel, Hot Springs; two brothers,[...]ere in town Tues. Chas. Thayer reports
May 19, 1882 - W eeksville Items - J. R. Rummons has put[...]$2.00 per day. Ed. Coleman, Bernie Russell and Harry[...], Mt. Thurs. Sanders County Signal Jan. 25, 1906 - C. A. Russell of
May 17, 1917 - Local It[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
On his W orld W ar I draft card of June 5 th,[...]bacco, Groceries, Provisions,
light colored hair, 29 years of age; born July 15, 1887 New[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1090)[...]Falls, Montana 1209

Large Sales and Small Profits for Cash Only.[...]The New Mines By W ay of Dawley. Feb. 29, 1888 Binghampton, NY in the presence of
Thompso[...]sons: 1] W illiam Russell
Mines and Railroad only 25 Miles - Leave the Cars At jr Aug. 15, 1895 Eddy, Mt.; 2] Rolland Dawley Nov. 13,
Stevens Mill - Necessary[...]linchy’s. 1899 Eddy, Mt. died Feb. 22, 1908 3] Harold Edwin Oct. 3,
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, 1904 Missoula, Mt.
1884 col 1 - Business[...]Mamie ‘Mary’ Alena Dawley was born June 2, 1868
W ho Have Built a City W here God ___ - Dow[...]hings: Mar-- Russell is in the Navy block 22 on Sept. 8, 1892 Lots # 14, 15 & 16 have a
stationed at Norfolk, V[...]enclosed valued of improvements $25.00. Eugene Preston
M . M[...]. M. Russell. W eekly Montanian Aug 29, 1895 - W . B. Russell has a[...]irst child.
W illiam Bruce Russell was born Dec. 23, 1864 near W eekly Montanian Jan. 25, 1896 - W . B. Russell, one of
Binghampton, NY,[...]n the year round at good wages
were married March 25th, 1863 Binghampton, NY.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1091)1210 Pioneers and Early[...]pson Falls, Mt. Friday
sons. The family home at 1120 Gerald Avenue was the May 12, 1911 - page 3 - W . B. Russell, who is in charge[...]but was abandoned on account of in 1912, he build the road from Thompson Falls to Burke,[...]he shipment of his big grain crop that he
day . A 2/6 fell end first striking him on the upper lip te[...]Mamie Alena Russell died Aug. 25, 1918 Missoula, Mt.,
Sanders County Signal, Feb. 27, 1908 - Roland Russell the with burial Aug. 27, 1918 in the Missoula City cemetery,
eight year old son of W . B Russell died Feb. 26 wtih spinal Missoula, Mt.
meningitis. He h[...]Thursday Aug. 29, 1918 - front page col 6 - Death of Mrs.
The S[...]ell - Former resident of Thompson Falls and
Feb. 28, 1908 - Expressions of sorrow were heard when[...]. and Mrs. W . B. Russell, this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family residence, 1120
who died at 2 p.m. Saturday at the family home at Gerald[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1092)[...]Falls, Montana 1211

Frank P. Keith, Edward Donlan, W . C. Uubrech[...]sylvania, and came to live in married May 29, 1918 Missoula, Mt., by Rev. W alter
Montana 30[...]at the high school this year. W e wish
April 1925 W . B. Russell resigned as County[...]mmons and daughter Angelus gave a miscellaneous
1926 - Commissioner Ouster Proceeding Terminates Quic[...]Franklyn Knight Rutherford was born January 2, 1897
Third Commissioner, F. E. Beers exhonorat[...]News of Local
W illiam Bruce Russell died Sept. 25, 1928 Missoula, Mt. Interest - Franklin Rutherford of Thompson Falls, was one
with burial Sept. 27, 1928 in the Missoula City Cemetery, of a gro[...], California.
resided in Plains, Mt. Vol. 1 folio 218 # 6777 Missoula, He is the son of M.[...]896 Eddy, organization for the year of 19222, 1988 - Franklyn was here before the
The June 5[...]later tabbed. He was a boy of 13 when he and
Mt.; 21 years of age; born Aug. 15, 1896 Eddy, Mt.; fath[...]ad back home.
Bill married Mildred Benedick May 29, 1918 Missoula, The next day the f[...]the flames.
Russell Jr., of Plains, Mont.; white; 21 years of age born Fortunately the[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1093)1212 Pioneers and Early Set[...]thing compared with Margaret, about 1901 Mt.; 2] Rolland, about 1903 Mt.
the flames, intense heat[...]g in Missoula, Mt.; daughter of George W .
In 1921 he joined the Thompson Falls Lodge and has[...]mall body of water high in the Friday Sept. 28, 1906 - M. R. Rutherford of Missoula
mountains n[...]f Echo Lake. about 1280 acres of fine ranch and mineral land in that[...]s they lived in was on land owned by area
at age 92 on Rock Creek out of Missoula.[...]drens’ education.
His siblings were: 1] Robert; 2] M. O. The Sanders[...]of town, the deal being consumated
Franklin, Jan. 2, 1897 Mt. t[...]State Realty company.
Elma was born Sept. 3, 1872 Chester, Meigs Co., Ohio to 1911 Thomps[...]29, 1911 - Bob Rutherford has been telling all summ[...]ck 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[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1094)[...]alls, Montana 1213

ones are just going by and the later ones wil[...]und from Thompson Falls to Raven City, which
Feb. 23, 1912 - page 3 - M. O. Rutherford, brother of Bob[...]he latter place. Flour, for instance, is sold at $28 per sack,
a few days visit on Bob’s big ranch[...]things in proportion. He says he finds that
June 21, 1912 - page 3 - M. B. Rutherford, wife and three[...]iday Independent, Helena, Montana April 26, 1884 - Personal -
June 19, 1914 - page 3 - Miss[...]nger. He divided the property into three April 25, 1913 - front page col 1 - Story of John D. Ryan[...]eorge Ryan April 5, 1862; discharged Sept. 15, 1864; served 2 years, 4
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]iling for S. J. Ryker filed on Application # 22 Sept. 7, 1893 on lot #
some weeks and went to the[...]rse until his property since about August 2, 1891. The lot contains a
death, which was caused[...]Mr. Ryan dwelling and fencing. Value of $250.00. He noted that Mrs.
was a young man and was[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, He was drafted June 24 - 28, 1918 and sent to Camp
1881 - front page[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1095)1214 Pioneers and Early S[...]f Cliffdweller.
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 27 years of age; born Aug. 19, 1890 Alice[...]1907. He remained with them until 1929.
W . C. Sackett[...]ers County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
May 29, 1908 - An action for divorce between Louise M. March 26, 1909 - Noxon - Ben Saint went to work at the
Sa[...]mill last W ednesday.
Idgerwood, N. D. September 28, 1889 and that they are the Ben met and married Laura Fern Fulk in Oct. 21, 1911
parents of two children, Nina, aged 18 and[...]t for the past two years that Montana Laura, 1912 d: Spokane, W a. (Robert Stockton 29
defendant has been guilty of conduct unbecoming a Oct. 1904 - d: Spokane); 2] Howard Robert, Feb. 16, 1914
husband. She asks f[...]alimony. Plains, Mt. - March 26, 1992 (Sylvia Grant); 3] Donald[...]B. Banister); 5] Bruce Frank, Feb. 13, 1925.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]Index to The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Oct. 25, 1911
Aug. 21, 1914 - front page col 2 - J. O. Safford, who has page 3 col 2 - Marriage - Benjamin F. Saint of Heron to
been e[...]Benjamin F. Saint of Noxon, Mont.; white; 23 years old;
mills, the cost of which is to aggreg[...]not been previously married - married Oct. 23, 1911
Louise M.[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Oct. 27, 1911 - front page - W edding Bells - Benjamin F.
May 26, 1911 - page 3 - Miss Nina Safford, a former[...]Laura Fern Fulks was born Feb. 27, 1893 to John Fulks
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1096)[...]alls, Montana 1215

and Alice at Fort Calhoun, Neb. She moved wit[...]tered against defendant, proof was submitted
Nov. 20, 1914 - page 3 - W ord was received here the fir[...]round Sunday, entailing a Ben died Dec. 21,1940 Thompson Falls, Mont. with burial
total los[...]l hundred dollars, including a large Dec. 24, 1940 Noxon cemetery, Noxon, Mt.
amount of hay,[...]and which had been stored Mont. W ed. Dec. 25, 1940 -front page - Ben Saint
in the building fo[...]had been in business in Thompson Falls since 1929. Besides
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]d an apartment building, a large residential
Dec. 29, 1916 - front page col 6 - Noxon News - Ben Sain[...]following: Benjamin Franklin Saint of Noxon, Mt.; 29 years Mason.
of age; born Dec. 10, 1887 Sa[...]t Service at
and three children under the age of 12 years; asked for Plains. Later he was tr[...]Noxon where he served as ranger until 1929 when he
medium height; medium build; blue colore[...]ther, James Saint, in Oregon, a sister, Mrs.
July 26, 1917 - front page col - Many W ill be Draft Exe[...]He took over the rangers station at Noxon 1917-1929. Saint both of Thompson Falls.
Sande[...]ating. Burial took place at the Noxon cemetery at 2
worded, “ Ben Saint and Sons.” They previousl[...]Laural Fern died at the age of 97 on Friday June 22, 1990
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Th[...]at Spokane, W ash.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Dec. 26, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mrs. Sander[...]Silcox Chapter No. 111 & Friday, June 22, at Spokane, W ash.
Order of Eastern Star for ove[...]ountains Vol. III by Mona L. Vanek -
Book 1, page 293, June 29, 1936 - Ben F. Saint of page 53 col 220 miles to
Gordon; Alice Flora; Bruce F.[...]trict Court May 8, 1939 anything under 20 miles. If it was over 20 miles, then he’d

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1097)1216 Pioneers and Early[...]were married September 23, 1938 in Fort Benton, Montana
Pages 57 - 60 ha[...]ch he ran
Bruce Frank Saint was born Feb. 13, 1925 Thompson until 1962.
Falls, Mont. to Ben. F. Saint and Laura Fern Ful[...]andchildren.
Don married Elizabeth G. Cox Sept. 23, 1938 Fort She was a member of Mo[...]was a past matron of that organization.
(Larkin); 2] Judy (Faro); 3] Cheryl (Conlin); 4] Trudy (Ed[...]4 at Helena, service Thursday (today) at 2:00 p.m. at the Community
Mont. He served at NAS A[...]on in Thompson Falls in Don died June 22, Missoula, Mt. with burial July 7th in
1949 and r[...]‘Bob’ Saint was born Feb. 16, 1914, the
9639692).[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 23 Hoyt.)
1944 Local Mention - Last Thur[...]following children: 1] Inez (Garrett); 2] W illiam ‘Bill’
Betty G. Saint died Feb. 20, 1984 Missoula, Mt., with (Heather).
cre[...]he Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Feb. 23, 1944 and remained until1946, re-enrolled[...]s. Saint had been confined to Bob died March 27, 1991 and his body was cremated.
the hospital fo[...]fter doctors discovered Sylvia died Sept. 7, 2008 Thompson Falls, Mt.
a tumor in her abdomen.[...]il 5, 1918 in Trout Creek, the daughter 11, 2008 - Sylvia Marie Grant Saint, 94, died Sunday, S[...]Pearl Cox. She attended school in Trout 7, 2008 in Thompson Falls.
Creek, graduating fr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1098)[...]lls, Montana 1217

operator until her marriage to H. Robert Sain[...]ing of Bob’s father, Ben F. May 10, 1912 - page 3 - Albert Sales, one of the owners of a
S[...]sed in 1953. Bergman); 2] W illiam Petram.
Sylvia was a life member of M[...]r three grandchildren, Robert Thurs. Nov. 20,1919 - News From Thompson River County
Garrett,[...]settlers, having lived there for over 25 years. The Sales’s are
At Sylvia’s request[...]n Falls, mt. 59873; the the bounty on 312 mountain lions alone. All the settlers on
Shriner[...]nts. On March 26, 1925 Albert and Gordon obtained a mineral[...]he son #: 956077 - BLM Serial # MTMSL 0009279; the 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. Township 25N Sec 1: Range 28W Township 26 N Sec. 36.
As a teenager of fifteen, it was A[...]esville in the Gallatin Valley, now known as
Feb. 23, 1912 - page 3 - Strike on Thompson River - The[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1099)1218 Pioneers and Early S[...]here Gordon met and married Louise Clarke on Nov. 27,
married there, after which he and his wife went to 1902 in Kalispell and they had the following son: 1] R[...]nt, due to Sanders County Signal June 20, 1907 - Gordon Sales was
trouble with Indians.[...]les. Aug. 2, 1907 - Gordon Sales arrived here last Fri[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1100)[...]Falls, Montana 1219

Tuesday and it is reported that he will retur[...]Benjamin B. Sickler and Louise Hoher.
On March 26, 1925 Albert and Gordon obtained a mineral B[...]une 15, 1949 -
#: 956077 - BLM Serial # MTMSL 0009279; the land was Pioneer Northwest Rancher Succumbs - Benjamin Ernest
in Range 27 W - Township 25 N Sec 6; Range 28W - Sickler, 86, a pioneer resident of Northwestern, Montana,
Township 25N Sec 1: Range 28W Township 26 N Sec. 36. died early this morning a[...]ing outfit.
Gordon died at the age of 97, Sept. 22, 1966 in Kalispell, He was married to Victo[...]spell where they resided until
Louise died Nov. 22, 1972 Polson, Mt., with burial in the moving to th[...]ement.
The Daily Interlake, Kalispell, Mt. Nov. 24, 1972 - He is survived by his wife, Victor[...]y
came to Belgrade and in 1901 to Kalispell. Nov. 27, 1902, afternoon at 2 o’clock but complete service arrangements
she m[...]Sales was preceded in death by her husband Sept. 22, 1966, - Funeral services for Violetta Vict[...]Violetta Victoria Sales was born in Iowa Sept. 27, 1864,
in Conrad Memorial Cemetery.[...]f
Violda/Violette Victoria Sales was born Sept. 27, 1864 Salesville, now known as Gallatin[...]rest
Victoria married Benjamin F. Sickler March 28, 1888 of her girlhood.
Missoula, Mont[...]a where they farmed for a number of years,
white; 25 years of age born Detroit, Michigan; residing in[...]ement they moved to Camas,
Victoria Sales; white; 24 years of age born Iowa; residing in where the[...]the time of her death Jan. 5.
contracted March 28, 1888 Jno Hutchinson, deputy clerk - M[...]as preceded in death by her husband
married March 28, 1888 Missoula, Mont. W itnesses were A.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1101)1220 Pioneers and Early Se[...]was implemented
Zachariah Sales was born April 2, 1833 England. that had the stage ru[...]rdays with the mail carrier traveling by
Elliot); 2] Charles Henry ‘Henry,’ born about 1859 W isc[...]This job was
3] Mary (Melvina) E., born about 1862 W isc.: 4] Violda given to his younger son[...]rses were hitched
Canada: (children) 1] Rebecaa, 12 Canada; 2] Charles, 10 on for the heavy pull over Tho[...]Friday
Land Management Accession/Serial # MTMTAA042562 - Nov. 18, 1887 - County Corresponde[...]follows: Monday, W ednesday and Friday.
#MTMTAA042587.[...]H. Petram’s conversation
1880 federal census #288-304 W est Gallatin Valley, June with Albert[...]mation from the Ranger Station - Bar Z Peak (sec. 22,
there were 14 hired men in their lumber camp. T. 26, R. 26. MPM - was named after the original cattle
188[...]age born Maine: (wife) the peak.
Rebecca, 23, Canada: (children) John A., 3, Mt.; Elizabeth, Billings Gazette, Billings, Montana Aug. 23, 1968 page 33
Mt.; 3] Phoebe.[...]lley.
June 6, 1884 - Belknap - Mr. Sayles lost a $250 horse last Not every small town in[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1102)[...]n Falls, Montana 1221

Gallatin canyon entrance to the Yellowstone Pa[...]Zachariah Sales. Sales was born in England, April 2, 1833. Duke died Nov. 1974.
W hen he was 1[...]grate to Merlin, Joan Sallee died Aug. 10, 2002 Plains, Mt., with burial
Ontario, Canada, where h[...]thers to help on the farm Zachariah and 15, 2002 - Joan Sallee, 97, of Thompson Falls, died
brothe[...]or Jenny (now Merrill), Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002 at Clark Fork Valley Nursing
W isconsin. There th[...]Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. April 25,
and decided to go father west. In 1884 he went[...]o Stephen Samuel (Thompson Falls) April 22, 1942 Sandpoint, Ida. by G.
Sallee and Amy Shull[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1103)1222 Pioneers and Early Se[...]lls, Mt. Friday 4,1974 - Krist Sandal, 72, died February 1 at Bonner
July 16, 1915 - page 3[...]about 1925. He lived in Eastern Montana moving to[...]luding Oscar Strand of Sagle.
United States in 1892 (8 years ago) and is an alien; that he is Gra[...]orn Sept. 5, 1910. Resided in
United States in 1892 (8 years ago) and is an alien; that he is Kansa[...]e W . Sanders died aug. 18, 1976 with burial Aug. 23,[...]rican Sampson
American Sampson was born about 1872 Logan, W est James By[...]orothy and they
She married W illiam Violet Dec. 23, 1890 Thompson had the following children: 1] Richard; 2] Joyce; 3].
Falls, Mt.[...]James Byron died June 21, 1987 with burial June 24, 1987[...]mpson Falls, Mt. Friday
newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Elbert Sampson was Feb. 4, 1910[...]ohn Sanders, the Missoula
named as usher at the 1923 graduation. contracto[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. March 20, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mr.
The Sanders Cou[...]neth Sanders and two children have come from
Jan. 26, 1906 - Eddy - John Samuelson arrived here on[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jun 24,
Pacific railway, he had to give up his p[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1104)[...]Falls, Montana 1223

Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Fe[...]acon, who received a grant from the British in
1962 Thursday page 3 - E/4 Richard Sanders, son of Mr.[...]inhabitants of the St. John Valley well into the 20th century,
children; 1] Dottie (Raines); 2] Mike (Lisa); 3] Rich (Holly). the Acadians’[...]ifferent from standard French.
Sandra died Jan. 21, 2006 Salem, Ore. Many of[...]rs yet they preserved their language and culture.
26, 2006 page 7 - Former Thompson Falls resident Sandra[...]etween the United
Bowden Sanders passed away Jan. 21, 2006 of a heart attack States and Britain until sometime in 1842 and the locals had
in Salem, Ore.[...]owden of W yoming; and her Until 1892 public vital records were not mandated, so local[...]ry” published by the American
H. Jan. 15, 1933; 2] Charles R. Feb. 2, 1934; 3] Dolores Historical Society, New York, 1919 - Vol 1 page 27 there is
J. Jan. 20, 1935; 4] Robert Irwin May 30, 1936; 5] Bernard[...]Scolastique “Celiste” LeVesseur born about 1822, they had
Vera Sands[...]urs. July (married to Anastasie Doucett); 2] Remi ca 1849 served in
24, 1969 page 2 col 3 - Mrs. Bob W illmoe of Burney, Cal,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1105)1224 Pioneers and Early Set[...]be
Ben ca 1869 (this could be Remi who died Feb. 2, 1908 fittingly celebrated. Mr. Sanfacon having engaged the
Butte, Mt.); 2] Loachane (James) ca 18722] Julie Oct. 1884; 3]
John Sanfacon was born Jun[...]mon John Sanfacon and born April 1892.
Anestasie/Anestasce Doucett. His siblings are na[...]t. Friday
Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday July 2, 1909 - John Dec. 6, 1907 - Son born to[...]in Montana together. May 22, 1908 - John Sanfacon back in Thompson.
Interes[...]y a baby girl.
John married Julie Cormier Feb. 12, 1907 Missoula, Mt. The Sanders County[...]09 - W ith the deepest regret we record this week
2] Adelia (Anna) b: April 11, 1909 - Sept 3, 1909;[...]acon daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
daughter, May 12, 1910; 4] Edwin Feb. 2, 1913 - died Sept Sanfacon. Born April 11, 1909 - died Sept 3, 1909. Funeral
19, 1917, burial Sept 21, 1917 W ildrose cemetery; 5] services[...]ied to Julie Cormier of Grant Isle, Maine; white; 23 the Catholic cemetery. The child was born l[...]hn Sanfacon is
previously married - married Feb. 12, 1907 Missoula, stepping high this wee[...]in order.
Feb. 15, 1907 - Miss Julia Cormier aged 24, of Lower Grand The Sanders County Ledge[...]s, Mt. Friday
Isle, Maine and John Sanfacon, aged 29, one of Thompson’s Sept. 22, 1911 - front page - Mr. and Mrs. John San[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1106)[...]alls, Montana 1225

Grand Isle, Maine, where they will spend the f[...]The building is to be a two story brick, 25x60, with a full
1911 Thompson Falls Polk direc[...]ooms. F. S. Hougland, who owns the adjoining
Feb. 2, 1912 - front page - Sanfacon Home Again - John[...]March 24, 1916 - front page col 4 - Sanfacon’s Brother[...]fever, John Sanfacon left on No. 42 Monday, for Missoula.
Mr. Oulette comes to this[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
June 28, 1912 - page 3 - Colberg Sells Business - John Sept. 29, 1917 - front page col 1 - Cave-in Causes[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1107)1226 Pioneers and Early S[...]o play in. Considerable sand years Texas; 2] Otis 6 years Texas; 3] Leon 3 years Texas;
had b[...]time ago, leaving a pocket where 4] Guy 2 years of age.
they could amuse themselves at thei[...]anders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday July 5, 1912 -
was a layer of clay about two feet thick, and i[...]clay. The result was a Oliver Monroe was won by the former. Sansom is the
heavy roof overhangi[...]The Sanders County Ledger Friday April 23, 1915.
completely cover both. Edwin was found cl[...]family are heard on every hand. bet of 250. He says that while Sontag claims the
That both[...]our.”
Edwin Joseph Sanfacon was born February 2, 1913, in And Tom Sontag has this[...]t of friends wrestle Tom for a side bet of 250, agreeing to throw him
about the town.[...]ansom any time the latter is willing and that his 250 is
3:30 o’clock from the Catholic church. Rev[...]following: John Sanfacon of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 42 years can down him at all. The match wil[...]July 23, 1915 - front page col 1 - Sansom W ins Bout -[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Carolina; wife - E. B. 28 years of age, born Texas, father[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1108)[...]on Falls, Montana 1227

county wrestler, was in town this week, visiti[...]1970 Livingston, Mt.
cheer him on to victory. (He won this match as noted in Oct. Hazel Sauble died Oct. 22, 1993 Thompson Falls, Mt.
15th’s paper front pa[...]Andrew D. & Florence (Bailey) Saunders
Oct. 22, 1915 - front page col 1 - Guy Sansom after Big[...]tion from their marriage license # 48 in the
Mt., 21 years old and with a vaulting ambition to grow i[...]D. Saunders of Thompson, Mont.; white; 25 years of age
He has been 117 matches and only[...]ied to Florence Bailey of Thompson, Mont.; white; 21
wrestled to a draw with four other heavy weights[...]atives, Andrew D. Saunders and Miss Florence
Jan. 28, 1916 - page 4 - W ins W restling Match - In the[...]eorge W & Hazel Sauble July 2, 1909 - Mrs. Florence Saunders departed on Tuesday
George W illiam Sauble was born July 6, 1892 Ill to to join her husband at Missoula w[...]with his parents in the 1900 Dec. 6, 1912 - front page col 4 - James Darwin, A. D.
federal[...]n Bailey have become associated in the
In the 1920 federal census the Sauble family was residing[...]ited to a two-man saw and can be
Hazel born May 21, 1895. seen[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. April daylight.
23, 1964 page 4 col 4 - George W . Sauble, now livi[...]engineer.
were married in Carthage, Ill., April 20, 1914 and came to The Sanders Count[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1109)1228 Pioneers and Early Set[...]pson Falls, Mt. (Sec. 1 lot #3 block 4 - her
Jan. 2, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. A. D. Saunders received wor[...]Nov. 26, 1909 - Charles Savage is a guest at the Pruden[...]Nov. 15, 1912 - page 3 - Charley Savage, formerly of this[...]Anna had the following children: 1] Charles O.; 2] W alker, of Butte.
daughter (Ed Bennet[...]ty Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Friday Jan. 24, 1913 - Charles Savage Dead - Mrs. A. N. Savage[...]ade arrangements to leave for Butte on train No. 42, and
locate here.[...]is well known and respected by the people of
Feb. 2, 1912 - page 3 - E. D. Bennett, of Sappington, Mont.,[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 1884 - page 2 col 1 - Local - J. W . Savage and Chas. Ford
Marc[...]e of their W illiam Saville was born Feb. 1832 Penn. His father was
home here to Mrs. Jollidon.[...]- J. H. Pruden left the first of the in block 21.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1110)[...]s, Montana 1229

A Mrs Saville is mentioned in 1894.[...]en put out for coyotes of six lots in block 21, on the north side of Railroad avenue.
in the wo[...](born ca 1832) that he left everything to his nephew Emery J[...]e 13 of W ill Book 1, was notarized in
Mt., (June 2) he notes that he 68 years of age and single; tha[...]ompson Falls Polk directory lists him May 26, 1911 - page 3 - One by one the old landmarks of[...]new business blocks are taking their places.
Nov. 26, 1909 - Called to Butte to Perform Sad Duty -[...]r, and how he invited everybody in sight to
Butte 27 years, but removed to Lewistown six years ago[...]work in the stable.
W illiam Saville died Sept.20, 1910 Thompson Falls, Mt.,
at the age of 79 years. (Death certif. #1028 noted that he was Ben Savinac
born in Indiana and that he had resided here for 20 years.) Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Aug. 25, 1966 page 8 - article on First Pass Picnic. -
Sept. 26, 1910 - page 5 - Old Settler Called - The death[...]d as a toll
Falls, occurred on Tuesday, September 20th. Mr. Saville road with charge of $3[...]Midway house was built and
Thompson for more than 25 years. Until very recently he run by B[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Dec. 27, 1917 - Local Items- page 7 - Miss Alene[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1111)[...]son Falls, Montana 1231

John Scanlon[...]Minneapolis, Minnesota,
W eekly Montanian Dec. 27, 1895 - Dan McGillis, were married on[...]s. June Thompson Falls, Mt. on Nov. 10, 1915.
12, 1958 page 7 - John Raymond Schadt, son of Mrs.[...]Thompson Falls, has enlisted in the U.S. March 24, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mr. and Mrs. Joe[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. Aug. 25, 1916 - Heard on the Streets - Mr. and Mrs. Joe
21, 1958 page 5 - Schadt Completes “Boot Training[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, Noble IOOF Jan 1, 1900.
1923 - Senior Plans - Ted Schaffer St. College of Mon[...]Peter married Ethel ______ about 1908
May 28, 1909 - Teachers engaged: Esther Van Schaick of[...]lished himself in business here and rented
11, 1912 - On Good Job - W ord has been received from[...]ma A. Hartman May 5, 1915 Spokane, Aug. 20, 1915 - front page col 2 - Schanders’ Father Dead -
W ashington[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1112)1232 Pioneers and Early Set[...]n Falls, Montana

by trade and came to American 26 years ago and located in Mt.
Missoula, whe[...]from their marriage license #1304 in the
married 52 years ago to Miss Anna Hermes. Eight children[...]dworth M. Schendel of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26
Monday in the church of St. Xavier and were atte[...]Clinton Scharf white; 21 years of age born W ashburn, North Dakota to
C[...]ian been previously married - married June 2, 1939 Plains, Mt.
while he served in the service[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan 12, Opal I. W illiams was born about 19[...]Julian O. Scheytt was born July 19, 1912.
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 6[...]hefler before Justice Red Julian died Feb. 26, 1988 Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Mt.
Sheridan was tr[...]Kenneth died at the age of 53, Feb. 11, 2000 W est of
guilty, but the fine of $25 was suspended.) Simms, Mt.[...]away on Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, west of Simms from injuries
Raymond B. Scheid was born Aug. 2, 1913 Chicago, Ill., received in an automo[...]Thompson Falls to
Raymond B. Scheid died March 22, 1983 with burial Julian and Helen Scheytt.
March 26, 1983 in the City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]d in the
George W . Schellman was born about 1882 Pa. W ildrose cemetery, Thompson[...]nsion W alter married Dorothy Gibbs Jan. 25, 1967 and had the
mining company, was a Thompson[...]Schimmel Sr. residing Thompson Falls, Mt.); 2] W endy
Montana with its claims in Montana. (First part of a longer (Steinebach); 2] Teresa; 3] Cindy.
article.).[...]they had the following children: 1] Alfred; 2] Irvin; 3]
W oodworth M. Schendel was born about[...]vorced
W oodworth married Opal I. W illiams June 2, 1939 Plains, W alter died Feb. 25, 2008 Trout Creek, Mt., with burial of

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1113)[...]Falls, Montana 1233

ashes in the W hitepine Cemetery, Trout Creek, Mt. 12 has been reserved for her.
Sanders County Ledge[...]nty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 10,
March 6, 2008 - Trout Creek - W alter G. Schimmel passed[...]e held
away at his home after a long illness Feb. 25, 2008. Monday in Butte at the W ayrynen[...]was born June 9, 1887 in South Dakota. She was
of 20. He met his best friend and the mother of his ch[...]onorable discharge and married Dorothy Gibbs Jan. 25, She and Mr. Schlechter divided the[...]heir union also brought Thompson Falls in 1962. Survivors include two daughters,
one son and thr[...]Youngstown, Ohio. Recorded in W ill Book 1 page 280. She
in childhood; a sister and brother- in- la[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. June 20, 1934
W alt’s wishes were to be laid to rest beside his won W ally. Thompson Falls, Mt. - Mrs. B. Schlichte[...]hday, June 19 th. Mrs. Schlichtenmyer has been
at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at W hitepine Cemetery in[...]by a small
George E. Schlechter was born April 23, 1873 Akerman, family dinner at her re[...]delina Bonmiler. Birdie died Oct 24, 1940 and was buried Oct 26, 1940 in
George married Martha Doering in 1905[...]Falls, Mt.
following children: 1] Alma (W ilkes); 2] Ruth (Engelbach). Sanders County Indepen[...]die Schlichtenmyer died at her
George died Jan. 24, 1962 and was buried Jan. 29, 1962 in home in Thompson Falls from a sudden att[...]3, lot 6, block failure Thursday morning.
12. (Death certificate # 2364) She came to Thompson Falls in 1923 and took up
Martha died Jan. 1974 Butte[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1114)1234 Pioneers and Early S[...]blind and Earnest Schmitz was born Nov. 1872 Germany.
ailing in health.[...]er, Mt. (June 10 ) he stated that he was 27 years old and single;
Mrs. W . D. Moorehead and[...]Leonard & #1 ( ) Schmitz
October 27, at 10:30 a.m. In the absence of the local #2 Emma (Fox)
minister, the Rev. Mr. Gregson of Hot Springs presided. Leonard Schmitz was born May 25, 1831 in Luxemburg,
Mrs. W alter Thompson and Mr[...]lls, Missoula Co.,
John Schlosser was born Aug. 28, 1884 Riga, Russia. Mt. (June 4) he s[...]wife. His first wife died many years ago.
page 27), Sept. 15, 1915. At that time he stated he resi[...]ilson, Justice of the Peace. W itnesses: W .
Aug. 27, 1915 - page 3 - J. K. Schmidt has disposed of h[...]y the following children: 1] George; 2] Frank; 3] (Clarence
stationed in the Aleutians,[...]1900 Federal Census, June 2, where Emma stated that she[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1115)[...]alls, Montana 1235

Schmitz residing in Thompson Falls.[...]In the notes of Isabelle (Mathers) Anderson Oct. 29, 1922 Schmitz who died about three years ago and was[...].
Leonard died at the age of 83 ½ years, March 27, 1915 She was the mother of six children, all of whom survive
and was buried March 29, 1915 in the W ildrose cemetery, her. They[...]to local people. The funeral services were
April 2, 1915, Thompson Falls, Mt. Front page - Following[...]aintance among the older
had resided for the past 27 years. settlers in t[...]e been 84 years of age, if he had lived until May 25th. is freely expressed.
He was one of the pi[...]e Hot Springs Historical Society page 203 - Nick and his sister
homestead, where he died.[...]uried W ildrose cemetery, Dayton, Mt.; 28 years of age born Tenn. to John Gillard; she
Tho[...]by Rev. C. L. Cone, Preacher of the Gospel.
Dec. 20, 1917 - front page col 6 - Mrs. Schmitz Laid To[...]born about 1878 Tenn,
Cancer - Resident of county 25 years - Mrs. Emma Schmitz, daughter of John[...]ident of Thompson Falls and vicinity for the past 25 in Plains, Mt., by Rev. C. L. Cone.

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1116)1236 Pioneers and Early S[...]ncing was kept up until a late hour.
The Sept. 12, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the[...]b W oodlin school teacher from
Stella died Jan. 2, 1937 Missoula, Mt. with burial in the Clar[...]Agnes Cecilia Schroeder was born Oct. 27, 1896 Chinook,
of her death last Saturday in a M[...]ty years, and a sister. The sympathy of May 26, 1916 - page 2 col 1 - Change in Telephone Office -
the entire c[...]attend to “hello” wants
Nicholas died March 2, 1948 with burial in the Conrad during[...]John Francis Schroeder was born May 6, 1892
Lester Claude Schmoyer was born May 20, 1910 to Ernest Browerville, Minn. to P[...]amite-nitroglycerin storage shed at the March 12, 1910 - page 3 - Sunday’s Missoulian says: “John
age of 36 years old on Feb. 23, 1923. His father’s first Schroder, who for[...]knap. Mr. Schroder has made
arriving on June of 1926. many fr[...]ng
siblings: 1] Allie (Alleen) Emma Aug. 4, 1908; 2] Lester; 3] children: 1] James; 2] Paul.
Evelyn Irene March 31, 1915; 4] Doris Juanita May 20, He was listed in the 1911 Thompson Falls Polk directory
1921.[...]tation at
and they had 1] Carol Jeanne (Russell); 2] Ernest LeRoy. Cheney - J. F. Schroeder[...]spare time on a
Mary Schoepp was born about 1862 Buffalo Co., wireless te[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1117)[...]Falls, Montana 1237

months because unable to obtain certain parts[...]hael Erwin ‘Mike’ Schroeder was born December 2,
instrument, and their own familiarity with it, u[...]newspaper banner of 1919 that listed Feb. 25, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - M. E. Schroeder[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Thur, Jan. 1, 1920 - John Schroeder, third trick operator at M[...]y a resident here, but now of Hope, Idaho visited
28, 1976 page 13 col. 2 - John Schroder - John Francis friends[...]rious stations including children: 1] Jackie; 2] Susan.
Plains and Paradise, and at Rathdrum, Id.[...]ously married and had one child by
and Cheney for 25 years before his retirement. this marriage: 1] Don. (Died ca 2003). Mike adopted him.
He served in the Navy du[...]okane, and Dr. Paul E., Montana March 22, 1979 Michael Schroeder - Coeur
Vancouver,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1118)1238 Pioneers and Early[...]to turn from his religion. Sue died Nov. 26, 1924 with burial at Riverside Drive
Paul and Sue we[...]lowing children: 1] Marie Paul died May 22, 1928 with burial at Riverside Drive
(Mary) Frances Ma[...]Cemetery, Spokane, W ashington.
Florin); 2] Pauline Margaret Jan. 23, 1890 Hunter, ND
(Claude H. Harpster); 3] John Francis May 6, 1892 Pauline Shroeder
Browerville, Minn.; 4] Michael Erwin Dec. 2, 1894 Exeter, Pauline Margaret Schroeder was born January 23, 1890
Montana; 5] Agnes Cecilia Oct. 27, 1896 Chinook, Mt. (Joe Hunter, North D[...]ne April 13, 1901 Browerville, Minn Jan. 20, 1911 - page 3 - Miss Pauline Schroeder, who for the
- 2001 Spokane, W ashington; 8] Rose Susan Aus. 3, 19[...]A. Barnes.
Susanna Filla was born Sept. 18, 1862 Germany. Pauline married Clau[...]ion foreman at Belknap Claude died June 29, 1935 with burial July 1, 1935 in the
and daught[...]After Al came to the United States in 1892 and was naturalized
holding the position of secti[...]ion Tuesday morning. For some time he 12, 1900 Mt.; 2] Lawrence, ca 1902 Mt.; 3] W enzel, ca
has owned valuable ranch prop[...]ove there Lucy MacDonald was born June 27, 1878 Elizbeth, Jo
with his family and make that[...]Sanders County Signal, Thurs. June 26, 1909 - Mrs.
landmarks of the town, other than t[...]harles E. Moore, as bakers in Confectionary.
July 21, 1916 - front page col 1 - Shroeders Off to[...], where they will make their future Sept. 22, 1911 - page 3 - Alphonson Schroller of Plains
ho[...]d of cattle, fine township 19 north, range 22 west. Entry was allowed.
driving and work horses,[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Aug. 23, 1912
alfalfa, large orchard of all varieties of[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1119)[...]alls, Montana 1239

called to Butte on account of the death of Mr[...]Shroyer, and wife farm the Macho ranch out
March 21, 1913 - front page col 1 - Live News of Our[...]dent Ledger, Thompson Falls,
Sept. 3, 1915 - page 2 col 2 - W alter Deitz, a cousin of Mrs. Mont. W ed. A[...], an uncle of Mrs. Shroyer, was a brother of
June 2, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Al Schroller, who[...]the Thompson Falls
Jan. 3, 1918 - front page col 2 - Plains - Al Schroller left Power company as[...]with live wires. He is said to be recovering
1920 federal census noted him as a cafeowner. nicely.
Al died June 20, 1948 Medical Lake, Spokane Co.,
W ashington.[...]son, Al, was
working for Macho’s ranch on Aug. 23, 1939.[...]The W eekly Montanian June 22, 1895 page 3 - R. R.
Hannah died Aug. 21, 1939 Thompson Falls, Mont. Schul[...]ependent Ledger, Thompson Falls,
Mont. W ed. Aug. 23, 1939 front page - Aged W oman

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1120)1240 Pioneers and Early S[...]. Schultz went to Spokane last Friday
Mt. ( June 12) he stated that he was 20 years old and single; to resume her duties in[...]- County Attorney H. C. Schultz met with an
Feb. (27?) 1865.[...]enry Charles ‘Axel’ Schultz was married Sept. 26, 1886 way to work and fell, striking the[...]there
following children: 1] Marion Jessie ca 1892 Chippewa until assistance came by. It[...]hat his hurts
Sanders County Signal Thurs, Jan. 25, 1906 - H. C. received this morning[...]e as to
He was elected as County attorney Feb. 22, 1906. render him insensible. He was[...]ew home will not be a pretentious March 12, 1910 - page 3 - H. C. Schultz received a telegra[...]rance of the property. Sept. 9, 1910 - page 2 - story on the chicken stealing at the
Sanders[...]ey Schultz and his shooting the
M&M H. C. Schultz 20th anniversary. neig[...]ew Lansing of Plains acquiring and sending a
Nov. 2, 1906 - H. C. Schultz, who has been renominated b[...]Plains. Aug. 30, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. Jessie A. Folker left
Th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1121)1242 Pioneers and Early Set[...]that he immigrated to the United States in 1872 (27 years
of their married life, and who had enjoyed[...]M arion J. Schultz
Marion Jessie was born ca 1892 Chippewa Falls, Chippewa[...]Betty L. Schwaeble was born April 25, 1921.
Nettie Schultz[...]Granddaughter of Mrs Mann.
Nellie died Oct 23, 1911 Plains, Mt. and was buried Oct See W alt Laukman.
24, 1911 in the Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt..
The[...]Freda Schwindt
Oct. 27, 1911 - front page - Mrs. Nellie Schultz Dies. -[...]nd Elsie. Her brother and sister were: 1] Adolph; 2]
died near Plains Monday night of diabetes. The n[...]deputy sheriff Sanders County Signal Sept. 26, 1907 lists the Teachers -
of Sanders county, fo[...]Henry & Ella (Cady) Schwitzer
was born 27 years ago in the then territory of North[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1122)[...]Falls, Montana 1243

and Carolina Kronmeyer - married August 13, 1[...]birth date - Sept. 27, 1922 and also listed R. A. W right as
Isabelle (M[...]Scott
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 13, 1894 page 2 - Mrs. Ella Sanders County Independent, T[...]ired to assist Prof Nippert as teacher in April 24, 1935 - The following men who were previously
Th[...]taking care of Elmer H. Scott was born Sept. 28, 1921 Ontario, Canada.
the blacksmith business for the present. The Professor is a Elmer was drafted March 29, 1944 Fort Lewis, W a. into
skilled workman. He[...]purchased two lots in Thompson for which he paid $200.
The Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, M[...]Helen Scott
Feb. 26, 1909 - Henry Schwitzer, who came to Thompson[...]y for a few days visit. He had May 1889 Idaho; 2] Harry Sept 1891 Idaho 3] Frank May
not seen Thom[...]leted a nurse’s training course in Sibley
Sept. 23, 1910 - page 5 - J. W . Miller last week bought[...]lots 9 and 10,
block 3, for a consideration of $1200. Mr. and Mrs.[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
July 28, 1911 - page 3 - Mrs. Ella C. Schwitzer came up[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 2, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
Aug. 9, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. Henry Switzer, left for her[...]Irene married John Severson Oct. 24, 1920 Thompson

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1123)1244 Pioneers and Early[...](Listed in 1920 census)[...]when it organized Oct. 19, 1921.
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 19,
1884 - page four col 2 - Headquarters - The stock and[...]and ____ against the Northern 1] Mark; 2] Sandra (John Muster); 3] Patricia (Cloninger).
P[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. August 22,
type, Roadmaster Bell, with a gang of men, tore[...]Scott has been employed for the past 26 years in the
Minnie was born ca 1871 Iowa. Her[...]rsity of Montana.
Missoula, Mt., (John Severson); 2] W alter born ca 1903 Mt. Until the fal[...]rs. Sandra Muster of Thompson Falls. Another
Nov. 28, 1913 - page 3 - W ard Hotel Under New[...]al cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 9 plot # 24.
dining room and kitchen war from Senator Donlan[...](Stapley) Scott
the Donlan block, consisting of 52 rooms in all. Lionell C. Scott was born March 29, 1912 Evansville,
John Scott will be actively engaged[...]nently for the present. (Guinard); 2] Clifford ca 1943; 3] W alter ca 1944; 4] Aaron[...]nd commissary department of the 1952 - 1960; 7] Mildred ca 1954- 1960; 8] Mary[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1124)[...]Falls, Montana 1245

Rev. M. H. Sowell, pastor of the Pentecostal[...]ground and the family lost all of its Tommy; 2] Frances.
belongings.
Mrs. Scott and four-month[...]siblings were: 1] John Perry (died at the age of 2 years); 2]
two children were sleeping in a small house 200 feet away Laura; 3] Bill; 4] John Perry[...]ench horn. Charles graduated with the class of 1912.
was sheriff at the time of the accident, it was[...]He was been service and was placed with the 20th Engineer Corps. He
hired to protect the popula[...]alter, Jesse and Buddy, all of In June of 1923 he met Bill Dawes, the Forest service
Trout Cree[...]Charles into working for the
W alter of Plains; 12 grandchildren, and three great Forest[...]Mabel Louise. Aug. 11, 1924, and they had the following
Ronald died May 19[...]in town while children: 1] W illiam; 2] Sidney.
playing near a truck in the drive[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1125)1246 Pioneers and Early[...]the family moved back to St. Maries,
constructed 2 large buildings. Their first son, W illiam was Idaho to a home on 20th St.; with Charles residing in the
born there. The family remained there for 2 years. Ranger Station at Red Ives.[...]s sent to the Avery retirement in 1952.
district, Round Top Ranger Station in 1926. It was a new After his retirement he[...]on John Perry. The family remained there until 1932. became interested in fly tying and a[...]leaders of
rotated after a brief spell, so in 1932 Charles was sent to that organization.
Cald[...]and Charles Henry Scribner died Dec. 22, 1984 St. Maries
permanent men; a cook house; mac[...]t been transferred and W alt Lockman and his 22, 1984) - C. Scribner, onetime SM mayor, retired F[...]aries during the early 1960's, died here December 22.
weighing about 200 pounds and nearly 40 years of age. The[...]d graduated from high school with the class of 1912.
interest in rifles, their use, performance etc.[...]everal fiction short stories that he never 20th Engineer Corps involved in cutting timbers tha[...]studied forestry at the University of Idaho in 1923.
Timber Sales manager, with an location of St. R[...]He and Mabel Gamsby were married August 11, 1924 in
mules??(horses); on the return home lo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1126)[...]Falls, Montana 1247

operations. He was a member of the managing c[...]e sister, Amy Day of Chattaroy, W ash.; 15 1952, they placed him with the 8th Engineer Headquarte[...]y years. 25 years until his retirement.
She was born July[...]he and Charles Scribner were married August 11, 1924 in diaries and other sources.
Spokane. They[...]alls, Mt., and they #2 Iris (M cNeil)
moved there. In 1946 they came to[...]W illiam ‘Bill’ Scribner was born April 27, 1925 Spokane,
here since that time. He preceded her in death December 22, W a. to Charles Scribner and Mabel Gamsby.
19[...]rracks, the National Federation of June 24, 1993 page 9 - W illiam ‘Bill’ Scribner - Bo[...]Funeral Home. Mr. Scribner was born April 27, 1925, to Charles and
Mass of the Resurrection[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1127)1248 Pioneers and Early S[...]al Pharmacy for three
for the state of Idaho for 32 years, attaining the position of years. She was[...]he PTA of College Place
McNeil were married April 2, 1977 at Coeur d’Alene, schools.
I[...]Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Colonial[...]married Beulah Trueax
(Thompson Falls) May 11, 1929 Sandpoint, Id by Andrew[...]Ruth Parker. Peter Theodore Seber Aug. 27, 1898 Randall, Minn.
Bonner County Courthouse, S[...]Ashley Creek near Thompson Falls.
Jan. 19, 1931; 2] Vernon E. (Buddy) Aug. 25, 1932; 3] Burial was in the Plains cemetery. He is survived by a son
Lavina M Sept 26, 1934.[...]C. E. Seeley
Ernest died Nov. 20, 1988 Carson, W a. Th[...]ded the agents
Lavina Mae Seager was born Sept. 26, 1934 Thompson association in Helena[...]the following children: 1] Robert Jr.; April 22, 1887 - County Correspondences - Thompson Falls
2] Bruce; 3] Bryan; 4] Randy; 5] Donna.[...]ecord - Mrs. Robert R. (Lavina Mae) Sept. 23, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -
Record, 36, of 123 N.E.C Street, College Place, died at a Mr[...]and will soon move his family there.
Born Sept. 26, 1934, in Thompson Falls, Mont., she[...]. Record
May 11, 1950. They moved to Yakima in 1952 and in 1959
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1128)[...]Falls, Montana 1249

John H. Segin[...]has moved to
Sanders County Signal Thurs, Jan. 25, 1906 J. M. Self of Thompson Falls.
Misso[...]ported in the Sanders County signal - J. Feb. 21, 1913 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. James M. Self spen[...]he vicinity of Plains was here on Sept. 29, 1916 - Local News of Plains - Mr. and Mrs. Lero[...]Mrs. Lynch in the deal, and Agatha
Montana in 1872. He graduated from college in 1889, and in[...]W eekly News - col 1 - G. W . Larse
Friday Nov. 12, 1909 - Jas M. Self has decided to open up[...]y James M. Self died W ednesday April 25, 1934 Hamilton,
Dec. 10, 1909 - Attorney and Mrs[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May 2,
they can secure suitable apartments. Mr. Self ha[...]nt Company, and intends to April 25th. He was suffering from cancer of the throat. H[...]Powell ceremony, Saturday afternoon, April 28 th. His wife and one
and Deer Lodge count[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1129)1250 Pioneers and Early[...]Anna
the Farmers and Merchants Bank there. From 1921 to 1932 Severson, apparently he was enumerated[...].
district. He was defeated for re-election in 1932, when the Oct. 18, 1917 - page 7 - Local It[...]5 in the Albert K. Severson died Jan. 1962 California.
Plains cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]25, 1962 page 5 col 4 - Skeets Severson Dies in California[...]Mt. Thurs. Feb.
W arren C. Seng was born April 28, 1911. 1, 1962 page 4 col 5 - A. K. Severson Rites Conducted in
Barbara C. was born 1922. California[...]ockton, Calif., for Albert K. (Skeets) Severson, 62, former
Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery, Thomps[...]mpson Falls. A native of Iowa, he grew up
section 2 plot # 2. he[...]number of years at the Montana Power
Mt. section 2 plot # 1.[...]John Severson of Thompson Falls. Nieces and
March 22, 1956 - Serrette to Attend MEA Conference. -[...]n
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 John Severson was born Dec. 6,[...]913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists John as
1920), to Kenneth J. Severson and Ann Severson.[...]inners, in fact winning Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 2, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
in ever[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1130)[...]Falls, Montana 1251

and pool hall for the present.[...]build; had blue eyes and brown hair.; that he was 20 proved that the way to a beaver’s heart is[...]mmy that the animal would
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of permit Seve[...]died Nov. 1966 with burial in the
member until 1929; in 1943 to1944 he re-instated himself Mu[...]founding member he was residing in 24, 1966 page 6 col 1 - Mrs. John Severson Dies Tuesday -
Thompson Falls; 1928 he was residing in Hot Springs; 1944 Hot S[...]ne, W ash.; 1950 Snider; his occupations were - 1924 hospital Tuesday afternoon after a long illness.
in the Sheriff’s department - 1928 a clerk - Electrician She was born in M[...]na College in
John married Irene Scott October 24, 1920 Thompson Dillon.
Falls, Mt. and they h[...]he widower, John, Hot Springs; two
(Tom Holland); 2] Joy Ann Dec. 6, 1925 Thompson Falls, daughters, Mrs. Tom (Be[...]mation from their marriage certificate # 560 page 256 grandchildren.
in the Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - John died March 1972 Paradise, Mont., and is buried in
John Severson of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 22 years of age, Murray cemetery, Lonepine,[...]t been previously married - married to 6, 1972 page 6 col. 4 - J. Severson - Hot Springs - Funeral
- Irene Scott of Thompson Falls, 22 years of age born to mass was conducted Tu[...]n Severson, 74, who died Friday in the local
Oct. 24, 1920 Thompson Falls, Mt., by Rev. James Franch[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1131)1252 Pioneers and Early Set[...]tana

Mr. Severson married Dorothy Scott in 1920 at Thompson - Anna Severson Is Dead at 8[...]Severson, resident of Hot Springs since 1942, died Friday at
Survivors include two daughters[...]Joy Ann Buck, Hot Springs, and seven 23, 1870, at Elmira, N.Y., and was married to Kenne[...]In 1905 she moved to Thompson Falls and in 1942 moved
Josephine Severson[...]Hot Springs.
Josephine Severson was born June 12, 1894 Fort Dodge, Surviving are one dau[...]rick
Josephine married Chester Garred May 6, 1912 Thompson Brown as celebrant. Burial will[...]. Friday funeral arrangements.
May 3, 1912 - page 3 - Married - Miss Josephine Severson
and[...]pular young people of Thompson W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
Falls[...]ed Edward James Fischer Severtson.
Sept. 12, 1942 in Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]arried Feb. 7, 1893 Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Teachers for the school
had the following children: 1] Josephine June 12, 1894 years of 1935-36 - Estelle Severt[...]h.
Fort Dodge, (Graettinger), W ebster Co., Iowa; 2] John (22
in 1920) Iowa; 3] Albert (19 in 1920) Iowa ‘Skeeter.’ Albert R. Seward
Anna Hand was born Feb. 23, 1870 Elmira, N.Y. Information[...]W ildRose Cemetery - Albert B. Aug. 20, 1850 - July 12,
The Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt.[...]rson who has Albert R. Seward died June 12, 1906 with burial in the
been visiting her sister[...]ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
In the 1920 federal census (sheet 1A) she stated that she
wa[...]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 Ire[...]on, W ylie mother born Tenn.; wife Amanda, 26 years of age born Ky.
Garred, while her daughter[...]Victor married Edith in 1891/1892.
Anna died Oct.1955 and was buried in t[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1132)[...]alls, Montana 1253

Mt. (June 12) he stated that he was a miner of ore; rents his[...]everal boarders. Jan. 21, 1916 - Belknap - Mrs. Victor Seward of Pinehurs[...]uite indiposed from an attack of the grippe.
Feb. 24, 1905 - Victor Seward, a well known rancher and[...]ek and Sam Ervine of Stanley, Iowa April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Victor Seward, t[...]day to cast his vote for Roosevelt.
on land No. 1127 NE1/4 of Section No. 8 twp. No. 24 N. R. Vic. says “there is nothing to it[...]. Victor Seward of Belknap Thurs. Nov. 20, 1919 - Red Cross - Additional names added
were[...]ounty Independent Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt.
Nov. 2, 1906 - Victor Seward, the Republican nominee for W ed. April 3, 1925 - M&M Vic Seward left for Hope, Idaho
the office[...]Northern Pacific Railway. # 4 April 2 page 22A # 9-9 Victor Seward; owns his home;
The Sand[...]valuation; 67 years of age; married at the age of 28;
Nov. 26, 1909 - Mrs. Victor Seward returned from Soap[...]d has been appoined Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 28, 1934 - front page col 1 - Sells
postmaster at B[...]Mining Co., is auxiliary to the Jack W aite
May 12, 1911 - page 3 - Victor Seward has purchas[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1133)1254 Pioneers and Early Se[...]W illiam Shallenberger died July 21, 1959 with burial July
W e understand that Mr. and Mrs. Seward plan to move to 24, 1959 City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt..
some point o[...]Ray N. entered the Army in May 2, 1917 with discharge[...]their childrens’ names and ages: serial # was 2845645.
1] Charles Dec. 8, 1934; 2] Joann July 4, 1936; 3] Beulah Informatio[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 23, entered the Legislature at the age o[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 2, Patricia June 19, 1925.
1945 - Coming & Goings - Mr. and Mrs. W m. Shal[...]e present at the wedding Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - Local Happenings -
of W m. Shallenberger[...], Sanders County Ledger June 18, 1942 - (portions missing
Mont. W ed. March 12, 1941 - Notes that Isabel Elizaeth[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1134)1256 Pioneers and Early S[...]annon, saying that he was not fit to be called 2003 Salt Lake City, Utah after a long battle with[...]aurier, W ash.,
him in the rank of the I.O.W . (I won’t work). to Andrew and Sara Ho[...]Sharp in 1982, and her daughter Joan Sharp Culligan in[...]were
children: 1] Joan (Jon ‘Jack’ Culligan); 2] Kay (Mike in town last Saturday, worki[...]e; thence down on the Idaho
Harold died Oct. 1982. and to Pr[...]_ in the vicinity and down
Delia died March 18, 2003 Salt Lake City, Utah with to the min[...]Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. March 27, The trip over the road has been made by pedestrians in
2003 - Graveside services will be Saturday, March 29, 2003 twelve hours. Messrs. McGlinchy & Co., propose to run
at 2 p.m. at Thompson Falls City Cemetery, with[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1135)[...]Falls, Montana 1257

(Abstracted from larger article) (Feb. 8 - Th[...]arrington was said by the
Mines and Railroad only 25 Miles - Leave the Cars At Rev. M. J.[...]out as a rope was whirling was born December 12, 1877 in County Cork, Ireland. For
around, and st[...]his widow, Mary, Darby, five daughters,
1887 page 2 col 1 - death - infant of M&M John Sharp of[...]Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Nov. 28,
June 17, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompso[...]W m. H. & Anna L. (Bittle) Sharp
5, 1912 - W illis Tells of Early Days in Thompson Falls[...]spring (1884) George Burson, (C. M. Neiman); 2] Muriel Vivian ca 1898 Kansas (Byron
John Lee and[...]anders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday May 31, 1912 -
he started a boarding house with a box of sardi[...]Sanders County Signal 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[...]rn. Feb. 20, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. W . H. Sharp of Cam[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1136)1258 Pioneers and Early S[...]ber,” written on the development of Libby
March 26, 1915 - page 3 - W . H. Sharp, employed by the[...]mith, left Sunday for Camas Howard. Page 22.
Prairie, where he has one of the best farms of t[...]tricks known to the Broncho breed of horses.
June 25, 1915 - page 3 - W . H. Sharp, who has been[...]illiam Lindenborn as a clerk in
Thur. Aug. 11, 1921 - Camas Prairie - W m. H. Sharp was in his[...]which he The W eekly Montanian Jan. 26, 1895 page 3 -Tom
exchanged for flour.[...]y, who is now teaching at Horse Plains, Dec. 22, 1911 - page 3 - Barker Buys Times - The
came dow[...]Clarks Fork,
children: 1] Thomas ‘Tom’ jr 1892 Mt. - Dec. 1952; 2] was united in marriage last week (Thur[...]l
age; farmer; Catholic: (wife) Elizabeth Canada; 26 years of in double harness. They have the best wishes of the ledger.
age: (children) 1] Ellen E. 2 years, Canada; (mother) Jane 73 (Check if this[...]- Local News - A. M. Shaw,
1] Tom, 17 years Mt.; 2] Delia 12 years, Mt.; 3] Alice 10 formerly railway ag[...]ged in
years, Mt. - living next to them - Thomas 62 years, freighting, and also has a sto[...]Montanian Dec. 13, 1895 - Coroner Shaw was in
1920 federal census, DeSmet, Missoula Co., Mt.[...]es of dry goods box jokers
Shaughnessy, Thomas E. 27 years of age born Mt.; single: and holdin[...]book of Addie Shaw was born Dec. 25, 1918 San Bernadino,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1137)[...]on Falls, Montana 1259

Calif., to Henry O. Shaw and Edna Maupin.[...]ot
spent in Thompson Falls, was when she was only 2-3 years appear, however, and the divorce was[...]US Army during W orld W ar I
Addie married Sept 24, 1938 Asa ‘Ace’ Keltner in Reno, with t[...]oted that he was a Railroad section
Hayward, Ca.; 2] Carol born 1941 Hayward, Ca; 3] Don han[...]1921. He remained a member through to 1923.
Addie was the family historian in the fact th[...]y Elizabeth ‘Betty’ was born July 29, 1925 Oakland, CA.
realized what a pictorial they had[...]Henry O. Shaw and Edna Maupin.
Addie died Dec. 23, 1982 Sparks, Nevada with burial in In Aug 194[...]children: 1] James M.; 2] Martha (Prince).
Betty died May 22, 1994 Castro Valley, Cal with burial in[...]y’s
Information from their marriage license # 238 in the brother and sisters were: Steven,[...]Mahalia.
W . Shaw of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 24 years of age Henry married Edna Clara Ma[...]to Annie Anderson of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 25 years Mo.; 2] Robert Major ‘Bob’ born May 13, 1912
of age born Export, W estmoreland Co., Penn., to[...]rried July 30, 1914 Thompson Falls, Mt. by 25, 1918 San Bernadino, Cal; 5] Stella Arlene born Aug. 25,
Frank E. Dodds, Minister of the M.E. church in Plains. 1922 Sanders County, Mt. 6] Elizabeth born July 29, 1925
W itnesses: Louise Dodds and Mrs. C. H. Griffin.[...]Edna Clara Maupin was born Sept 22, 1888 Middleton,
W estmoreland Co., Penn., to And[...]Henry was reputed to be Town Marshall between 1920
north half of the southwest quarter of section 34, township and 1923. W ork was scarce in Thompson Falls, so the
21 north, range 27 west. - Missoulian. famil[...]lls, Mt. Thurs. California in the fall of 1923. The family moved again to
April 26, 1917 - page 8 - Eddy Echoes - Charles Shaw left[...]was an electrician in Thompson Falls but in
Feb. 21, 1918 - front page col 3 - District Court[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1138)1260 Pioneers and Early[...]er social events. Stella died Nov. 26, 1999 Martinez, Cal. with burial in
After his[...], with Martinez? Calif 94553 - tel - 1-925-370-8015 - email -
burial in the Evergreen Cemet[...]hikess2480@aol.com -
Edna died Aug. 28, 1951 Hayward, Calif., with burial in
the Evergr[...]W alter Duane Shear was born Dec. 10, 1929 Sandpoint,
Howard Shaw[...]aho and they had the following children; 1] Mike; 2]
Howard never married.[...]pper wire, quartz W alter died March 7, 2007 Post Falls, Idaho.
pieces (etc), a feat that t[...]on to become an electrician for March 15, 2007 - Former Thompson Falls resident W alter
his t[...]D. Shear, 77, passed away on W ednesday March 7, 2007 in
his parents and family returned to Thompson[...]W alter Duane Shear was born Dec. 10, 1929 in Sandpoint,[...]t and
Robert ‘Bob’ Shaw was born May 13, 1912 Belleflower, graduated in 1949. It was[...]married Nov. 11, 1950.
Bob was married in Dec. 29, 1945 Oakland, Calif., and Shortly a[...]Pusan, Korea to Okinawa, Japan. He returned in 1952
He was a lover of camping, fishing and like his[...]g trucker to carpenter,
Robert died Feb. 16, 1962 Oakland, Ca. with burial in the having work[...]worked as a
(Robert’s dec Mechell Tambellini - 2210 Four Oaks Grange forester for the Pack River Lumber Company, having been
Rd #2, Eugene, Ore 97405 - email -[...]okane, W ash.,
Stella Arlene Shaw was born Aug. 25, 1922 Thompson where he took over the inve[...]source Manager
daughter, Cindy. She then married #2 Joseph L. Duarte and for the W I Forest P[...]imber Sawmill, in
they had four children: 1] Dan; 2] Ray] 3] Jennette 4] Dave. Coeur d’Alene,[...]Contra Costa Complex is located. By 1992, the mill closed, and by 1993,
County, Cal[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1139)[...]n Falls, Montana 1261

logging truck and became an independent loggi[...]n to Ed Shearer and Otililla Strecker. Feb. 24, 1905 - C. E. Shelledy of Dixon was down to see[...]s understood that C. E.
in 1890, homesteading on 120 acres on the Pend Oreille Shelledy of[...]Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - April 12, 1906 -
They had the following children:[...]Shelledy and
John F. Sheehan was born about 1862 Olympia, Thurston daughter Amy left on[...]May 1. W hile here Mr. Shelledy and family made a
27 years of age born Olympia, Thurston Co., W ashin[...]. Chas Shelleday have taken charge of the Cottage
20 years of age born Hordwetmore, Custer Co., Color[...]the former owner. The
Clara Brown - married Dec. 21, 1899 Thompson, Montana present prop[...]Sanders County Signal Feb. 27, 1908 - Plains - Charley
Zuella Hayes was born[...]tents Sanders County Signal Thurs. June 26, 1909 - Mrs.
at Thompson Falls.[...]for the Pacific coast
For $400 quit claim to lot 2 block 18 Thompson Falls. wher[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1140)1262 Pioneers and Early Se[...]had served in the Coast Guard from Sept. 18, 1942 Des
not on the train, and the train already moving out of town. Moine, Ida to his discharge Aug. 28, 1945 San Francisco,
So he departed at this stat[...]in 196-)
locating.
Charles E. Shelledy died May 26, 1922 with burial May M adeline Irene (Buxton) Sheppard
29, 1922 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]893 Redwood
Belle Gault Shelledy died Nov. 4, 1925 Missoula, Mt., Falls, Minn., to Lewis George Buxton and Dottie B. Abbott.
with burial Nov. 6, 1925 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Madel[...]divorced.
The Sanders County Ledger Nov. 11, 1925 Thompson Madeline Sheppard marr[...]died in Sheppard on Feb. 16, 1920, Missoula, Mt.
Missoula.[...]Information from her marriage license # 5028 in the
Mrs. Belle Shelledy, age 59, died last[...]sband Charles Shelledy died Mt.; white; 26 years of age born Redwood Falls, Minn., to
three[...]viously married and divorced - married Feb. 16, 1920
funeral was held Friday afternoon from the Marsh[...]s well as one in Plains.. 1921 Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, W orst of Trout Creek, Mt.; 38 years of age born Bremen,
1884 - page 2 col 3 - Advertisement - Allen Hotel. Allen[...]illed Sheppard of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 28 years of age born
tables. Shelton & Jacobs, Prop[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Abbott - Madeline had been married previ[...]ave sold out divorced - married Oct. 1, 1921 Thompson Falls, Mt., by
their hotel at Allen R.[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, to Paul Sherick and Manda Creskovich.
18[...]of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 24 years of age born Butte,
E. E[...]of Polson, Mont.; white; 20 years of age born Faucett,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1141)[...]Falls, Montana 1263

Humerd - she had not been previously married - married Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of
Sept. 4, 1917 Polson[...]. Thurs. July 14, 1938 - Local Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - J. P. Sheridan (Red) and
News - R[...]ctions made and the Thurs. March 31, 1921 - Tuscor - J. P. (Red) Sheridan had a
system com[...]is listed as a he lost his hold and fell 22 feet to the ground. Except for a
laborer.[...]e is a James P. Sheridan was noted Jan 1, 1922 as Grand Noble
plumber contractor.[...]ounty Independent Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt.
Nov. 29, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - “Red” Sheridan was Thurs. July 16, 1925 - Notes that J. P. Sheridan is Fire Chief
host t[...]of roast goose with all the trimmings, and
about 25 of the unattached male population of Thompson[...]Philip L. Sheridan was born Feb. 24, 1888 W ashburn,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. W isc.
July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - H. C. Austin went[...]examine applicants for the second Mt.; 29 years old; born Feb. 24, 1888 W ashburn, W isc.;
officer’s reserve cam[...]ointed. P. L. Sheridan, a Cherry Creek June 29, 1906 - Forest Supervisor E. A. Sherman.
homeste[...]Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday March 20, 1914
Interest - J. P. Sheridan has recei[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1142)1264 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Harry H. died Sept. 22, 1956 Missoula, with burial Sept. Nov. 28, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr. E. M. Shirts and
24, 1956 in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Missoula, Mt[...]ine Tourist camp W ednesday for
Marie died Feb. 28, 1972 Missoula, Mt., with burial Hamilton where they will make their home.
March 2, 1972 in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.[...]notes that they
Sanders County Ledger, March 1972 - Marie Shields - moved during school y[...]f Mrs. Edd M. And Cora had 1] Marjorie (20 years old) born July
Marie Shields of Missoula, who with her husband, Harry, 23, 1914.
for many years operated the store now kno[...]Gordon Shoemaker was born Sept 12, 1898 in Morrill,
T. L.[...](Richardson of McFarland, Kan); 2] Hilda ( Charles Castella[...]rried Dora Sweeney and they had the following
May 28, 1915 - front page col 2 - New Teachers - Miss children: 1] Marvel (#1 James Joseph Fenlon June 26, 1937
Alice Shipley of Seattle, W ash. Polson, Mt.; #2 Clark of Missoula); 2] Marion Virginia, July
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. 8, 1921 Mill City, Mt.( #2 Lehtonen of Osborn, Ida later
March 10, 1916 - Br[...]th (Amarillo, Tex).
June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers Elected for Florence Dora Sweeney was born November 2, 1898 in
coming term - Superintendent - Miss Ship[...]siblings were 1] W illis Johnson; 2] Elizabeth Elam of
Edd M . & Cor[...]Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Johnson).
Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Mrs. E. M. Shir[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1143)[...]lls, Montana 1265

1950 to a ranch south-east of Thompson Falls[...]on Falls, Mt. Thurs. Oct. Valley for about 20 years. Later in life, she assisted others as
17,[...]1965. He Maurice W ilson was born March 2, 1925 Ekalaka, Mont.
was a member of the Thompson Fall[...]Gordon M. Shoemaker died Friday at the age of 72 years Maurice served during W orld W ar[...]Feb. 1971 Sanders Maurice was married Dec 27, 1951 to Ilene Risbon,
County Ledger with the co[...]Tuesday Oct. He married Ilene Risbon Dec. 27, 1951 in the bride’s
14, 1980 in Plains, Mt. H[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Risbon.
Jan. 26, 1912 - page 3 - Miss Marie Shoemaker, who acted
as ste[...]High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - School
years of 1919-1920 - Mr. Shove, Manual Training and for[...]er the school years of 1920-1921 Manual Training.
Marion Virginia Shoemaker was born July 8, 1921 Mill
City to Gordon Shoemaker and Dora Sweeney.[...]nk. Aug. 25, 1916 - page 4 col 1 - The Eddy school will be[...]roven in two years of teaching
Marion died July 20, 2009 Spokane, W ash. that she[...]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[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1144)1266 Pioneers and Early[...]ife) Edith J. Shulasson; medium height;
Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to cross the river wit[...]at started toward W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - R. R. Shulder of
the falls with all on b[...]Benjamin F. married Victoria Sales March 28, 1888
not make it, turned and followed the ferry[...]he ferry boat. Fisher also, but his white; 25 years of age born Detroit, Michigan; residing in[...]e, but was Victoria Sales; white; 24 years of age born Iowa; residing in
drowned. Jus[...]but failed and was drowned. contracted March 28, 1888 Jno Hutchinson, deputy clerk -
After the f[...]ls, she swung over to an eddy married March 28, 1888 Missoula, Mont. W itnesses were A.
and the[...]nd loaded Harry Sickler died Feb. 7, 1962 Davenport, W ash.
for the mines on the south side[...]the road and will at once rig up a first class 22, 1962 page 3 col 7 - Sickler Passes in W ashingt[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1145)[...]Falls, Montana 1267

Victor Analolius & Hannah (M cKintosh) S[...]From his Declaration of Intention papers, Vol I #20 - normal and is getting along nicely. He[...]born July 3, 1875 Kristianstad, The Sept. 12, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the
Sweden;[...]slender build; brown colored eyes; sandy colored
28, 1902; arrived in Montana March 6, 1909.[...]s Polk directory lists him as a In the 1920 federal census Victor stated that he
bartender f[...]immigrated in 1902, that he is a naturalized citizen in 1911.
The[...]# 4 Cabinet National Forest April 7 page 22B # 15-15 -
position at the W ard hotel and will[...]16, 1914 in Swedish; immigrated in 1902 and is a naturalized citizen;
Thompson Falls and[...]illiam M. born Aug. 6, 1915 Mt.- died winter of 1921, the age of 28 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[...]9 Mt. (______ Schmidt lives Alaska) she died Aug. 29, Thompson Falls, Mt. - W hitepine - Mrs. V[...]el M., born visited friends Thursday
Nov. 1921(_____ Durall, lives Bakersfield, Ca.)[...]their marriage license - Victor A. April 24, 1935 - Belknap - Miss Elna Sievers, daughter of[...]S. Sievert
MacKintosh of Spokane, W ash., who was 29 years of age or Nov. 1916 Juriest - not su[...]day Minerva married #1 Eugene Courtney; #2 Frank Siffle.
Sept. 18, 1914 - front page col 6 -[...]ls rang again here W ednesday afternoon 1923.
when Victor Sievers and Miss Hannah Mackintosh,[...]at the W ar hotel for the section 14; township 21N; range 28 west. Has filed notice of
past three year[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1146)[...]Falls, Montana 1269

his honor.[...]the seventh story of the Atlantic building in
4, 2003 - Remember W hen - Sherry Hagerman - 70 Years[...]The appointment of Mr. Silcox to this
Ago - Nov. 29, 1933 - Silcox Appointed Chief - Ferdinand[...]first supervisor in the Ferdinand died Dec. 21, 1939.
Cabinet National Forest. Mount Silcox was[...]unty residents remember him very Feb. 29, 1884 - Local Mention - Last Sunday morning
well[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
for forestry, and is well qualified by experienc[...]ds. May 2, 1884 - Dissolution - To W hom it may concern:[...]Silcox resigned from the federal June 27, 1884 - Personal - George W . Sill left for Port[...]ommerce. President of the Thurs. Sep. 2, 1920 - New Teachers in our Schools - front
Missoula R[...]rs. School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Teachers for
As chief forester, Mr. Silcox s[...]Thompson Falls Highs School for the years of 1920-1921 -

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1147)1270 Pioneers and Early S[...]grandchild.
He entered the United States March 28, 1902 through Ellis
Island, New York City, NY.[...]. Simonton was born July 1865 Maine where both of
25, 1911 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls[...]Polk directory lists him as, W . Friday Aug. 23, 1907 - Mrs. May Simpkins, arrived here
W . Simo[...]tion at the hotel. (Simplins)
Aug. 6, 1915 - page 2 - W alter Simons, one of the electrical The S[...]ower company, is enjoying a visit from Feb. 28, 1908 - May Simpkins, vz; Jeff Simpkins, an acti[...]chool of mines of this Montana October 10, 1902 and that the one child born as
state.[...]ers County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Friday
Aug. 20, 1915 - front page col 1 - W alter Simons depart[...]Aug. 2, 1907 - John Simplins of Sandpoint Idaho was here[...]one. He did a lot of work here
daughter ( Gill); 2] daughter (Lavelle Olsen); 3] Charlen W edn[...]bringing his family here.
Charles died March 1962 Missoula, Mt., with burial in The Sande[...]iday last accompanied by his wife and
March 8, 1962 page 4 col 3 - C. J. Simonsen Rites[...]oula hospital W ednesday night. The Rev. May 29, 1908 - Ray Simpkins and Bert Mills were place
H[...]locomotive fireman for the Northern Pacific Oct. 25, 1906. John and Jeff and also to Henry Flor[...]t Livingston March 5, 1941. He retired Oct.
1, 1952.[...]owered NP engine into #2 M argaret (Renning)
western Montana on a trial ru[...]aradise Frank Austin Simpson was born March 21, 1874
in the 1940s’.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1148)[...]n Falls, Montana 1271

Sarah Porter.[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - W ilbur Goff is establishing a
Sanders County Signal Thur Feb. 27, 1909 - Frank hamburger shop in the[...]ders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday March 15, 1912 open for business by the first of Septembe[...]family.
Mt.
From their marriage record # 235 in the Sanders County[...]as born Trondjim, Norway to Peter Sept. 23, 1910 - page 5 - Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sinclair and[...]He married Marion Jessie Schultz on Oct. 20, 1910,
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 16, 1918 - page sev[...]ter following child: 1] daughter Oct. 6, 1912 Thompson Falls,
Simpson, arrived Tuesday and are visiting at the home of Mt.; 2] Roy.
Frank Simpson. They came from Spokane and a[...]Sinclair of Thompson, Mont.; white; 27 years of age born
Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 4, 1918[...]of Thompson, Mont.; white; 19 years
The Sept. 12, 1918 Sanders County W orld W ar I draft[...]she had not
Plains, Mt.; 44 years old; born March 21, 1874; garage been previously married - married Oct. 20, 1910 Thompson,
proprietor working for himself;[...]dependent Ledger, W ed. May 9, 1934 Oct. 21, 1910 - page 2 - Young People Spring a Surprise -
Thompso[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1149)1272 Pioneers and Early Se[...]ends after Nov. March 31, 1916 - front page col 2 - Sinclairs Return to Stay
1st.[...]uture, it is his intention to open an
Oct. 11, 1912 - page 3 - Born to Mrs. and Mr. Bert Sinclair,[...]Garrett, who formerly held this position but
Jan. 2, 1914 - page 3 - Oliver Sinclair, brother of our[...]hildren: 1] James Albert ca 1883 Blackwell, Col.; 2]
Sinclair, who has been transferred to Koo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1150)[...]alls, Montana 1273

The W eekly Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Terri[...]’s new barber shop taking the place of E.
April 25, 1884 - New Mines and Towns - J. H. Sinclair is[...]business is
Independent, Helena, Montana April 26, 1884 - Thompson rushing.
Falls, Items - April 24 - J. H. Sinclair expects to have the The[...]here within the next ten days. He is Dec. 29, 1911 - front page - Robert Sinclair, who has be[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Spokane, Saturday, where he will reside[...]Falls, Mt. Friday children: 1] W arren; 2] Harry Lee; 3] Lorraine, (Edward
July 10, 1914 -[...]thern Pacific Roth); 4] Corrine, on July 31, 1929 in Thompson Falls, Mt..
Agent Burt Sinclair rece[...]eriously injured in an Thurs. June 17, 1920 - Ranger Siria made a trip north of
automobile a[...]Carl was a member of the American Legion in 1923
limits at 7 o’clock last night until he was ab[...]ent. 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 pos[...]ert Sinclair The Nov. 20, 1940 issue of the Sanders County Independent
The Sanders County Ledger Friday Oct. 27, 1911, Ledger carried the[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1151)1274 Pioneers and Early S[...]tationed at Bonita before his death. Creek; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
Two children, 1] W arren; 2] Harry attended Thompson Visitation was Friday, Nov. 29 at Austin Funeral Home,
Schools.[...]rine Siria
Corrine Siria was born on July 31, 1929 in Thompson Geor[...]George W . Skelly was born Jan/June. 1862 Ohio to Robert
Corrine married Robert Jeffries[...]) and Anna (born Maryland).
Corrine died May 7, 2006 Spokane, W ash. The 188[...]Knox,
Spokesman Review, Spokane, W ash. May 10, 2006 - Vinton Co., Ohio page 99C - Rob[...]as were 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: 1] Jasper 20 years
Thompson Falls, Mt., to Carl and Olive Siria. Corrine Ohio; 2] George 18 years Ohio; 3] Jane 16 years Ohio -
gr[...]has a
preceded in death by her husband Robert in 2002. Corrine is new baby girl.
survived by her so[...]s all of Spokane, daughters Julie Mt. (June 2) he stated that he was a farmer owning his own
Je[...]grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Jasper Skelly was born about 1860 Ohio to Robert
on Friday, May 12, 2006 at Covenant United Methodist Skelly[...]Church, 15515 North Gleneden Dr. Spokane, W a. 99208. The 1880 federal census, condensed[...]years of age
Buddy Sizemore was born Jan. 10, 1923. born MD as were her parents. Children: 1] Jasper 20 years
Buddy married Naomi Dubia Jan. 8, 1944 Superior, Ohio; 2] George 18 years Ohio; 3] Jane 16 years Ohio -
Montana and they had the following children: 1] Franklin; 2] granddaughter, Cora A Martin 6 years of age b[...]owns a ranch on Squaw Creek.
Naomi died Nov. 26, 2002 W hitefish, Mt. with burial The W eekl[...]him. Jap got out of the way but the train run
5, 2002 - Naomi Gertrude Sizemore, 75, of W hitefish, died over and killed his dog.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002 at Colonial Manor in W hitefish. The W[...]18, 1895 - Andrew Layman
She was born Feb. 9, 1927 in Thompson Falls, the and J[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1152)[...]Falls, Montana 1275

County, Mt. School Dist # 10, Smeads Township April 2-4, winter in the interest of the Thompson Falls Development
page 45B #25-26 - under - Bartholamew, Ira B.; owns his c[...]born Minnesota; barber - own shop. Dec. 29, 1916 - Local Items - Local Items - Attorney F.[...]ountains Vol. III by Mona L. Vanek -
page 136 col 2 - Notes that Harry was a small, dark[...]low on
She was married: #1 John Henry Skinner; #2 W illiam their 10 acre farm just east of[...]rs County Independent Ledger, Thompson
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - M&M R. G. Skirving of Auburn, Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 22, 1918 - front page col 1 - Skulason
W ashington a[...]Friday night by being thrown from a horse. The
1928 as Grand Noble IOOF.[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, where for several hours he hovered between life and death
1923 - Senior Plans - Dorothy Skulason U. Of I[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1153)1276 Pioneers and Early[...]m
Charter members of W oman’s Club Oct. 19, 1921. Lakota, N. D., but Mr. Slagle eng[...]not been denied him, he would doubtless have
June 21, 1932.[...]Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. W ill
in about 1942. Book 1, page 127 Nov. 30, 1915 - James Hylent of Village[...]Aaron Slagle
Aaron Slagle was born June 20, 1880 Clark Co., Ohio.[...]urday and Sunday with friends here en route
April 2, 1915 - page 4 - Aaron Slagle of Toledo, Ohio, an[...]held for years by F. O.
Aaron Slagle died June 20, 1917 Stevensville, Mt. Berg, a mini[...]rmillion. F. O. Berg died in Spokane and the
June 23, 1917 front page col 2 - Aaron Slagle Dies of property was pur[...]ers county, died at Stevensville W ednesday, June 22 o’clock Sunday
afternoon at Stevensville. Rev.[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Stevensville. Representatives from the Bar Assoc[...]Mr. Slagle was born in Clark county, Ohio June 20, 1880.
He was married and had one child. His wif[...]Clyde Slagle, #1 LeRoy E, Schock - #2 Arthur F. M iller
well known here, survive[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1154)[...]alls, Montana 1277

the first move from Butte was to Dixon, Mt.,[...]ed sawmill, this time born Jan. 13, 1932 Streeter, North Dakota to Edward Jacob
they rente[...]Schock and Tillie Martin. He died Sept. 22, 1966 Garrison,
moving out west of town to a hous[...]play cowboys and Indians In the year 2000, actually Jan., my mother Anne Sloan was
and o[...]Ellis one of seven living
Roy, Hot Springs, Mt.; 2] Rhonda Ann, Hot Springs, Mt.; 3] children, the other six were: 1] Mildred; 2] Charlie; 3]
Vern (twin); 4] Carol (twin d[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1155)1220 when he and his water, a neighbor a block a[...]nded up working in Adam’s garage as Vern’ s
1928 his father, George heard of work available out w[...]rry Sweetman
The couple were married Nov. 19, 1929 in Helena, Mont. came back to Thompson[...]Vern was offered a job for $2.50 a day at the Chrysler
Returning to Butte, Ve[...]first child, Verna move.
Ann was born Jan 29, 1931 and died March 15, 1931 from a[...]Butte, Mt., but in 1980 Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - front page col 6 - Mr. and
Anne had her[...]ime
The next year Helen Elizabeth was born May 12, 1932. the company had no money to pa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1156)[...]ls, Montana 1279

the band playing his button accordion.[...]out for a shower, improvised by poking holes in a 2# syrup
he was alert and working, so they set a fi[...]ome in Butte for the birth of their In 1942 the mill was moved to Clear Creek on the Flat
dau[...]nd they bought the That winter of ‘42 was a bad one, with the narrow road to

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1157)1280 Pioneers and Early[...]orses to the sleigh and with Helen W e won’t go into figures, footage or production becaus[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. June 28,
nurse was the only one close that they could ca[...]nnie was asked to work on the election board Jan. 25,
like a burned, scarred depleted hillside[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1158)1282 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Thompson Falls route to the In the 1920 federal census he stated that he was single and[...]erritory Friday Jerry died Sept. 11, 1925 Missoula, Mt. and was buried in
May 2, 1884 - K. Maher, T. J. Demers, J. C. McDiarmid,[...]nders County Independent Ledger Thur. Sept. 17, 1925
the latter remained open for entry until now.[...]. Barker officiating.
Alice was born July 17, 1923. Her brother, Harold of Mr. Small w[...]ce Marie had 1] Donna (Maddux of W hitefish, Mt.) 2] Mr. Small was about 68 years of age. H[...]ice Marie died at the age of 77 on Thursday April 26, Jerry, as he was called by his many friends here will be
2001 Helena, Mt. Memorial services were held at the[...]was born to. Her step-father was Otto 1925.
W eigele.
Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Jul 12, 1956 M r. & M rs.[...]le and Mr. Smail Alfred Smith was born May 27, 1889 Fergus Falls, Minn.
is the brother of Don[...](Added note that he’d moved to Sandpoint, ID); 28 years of
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 19, age; born May 27, 1889 Fergus Falls, Minn.; lumberjack for
1884 -[...]Alice Irene Smith was born 1917 - died 1920 with burial
May 16, 1884 - Real Estate Transfer[...]emetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
David W . Small for $200 lot 4 block G. Thompson Falls.[...]1936 state that the
Jerry Small was born ca 1862 New York. His parents were guardian for th[...]Roger August 28, 1919; 2] Joan Jan. 6, 1920; 3] Patricia
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 14, 1923; 4] RoseAnn June 29, 1926.
April 12, 1917 - Local Items - Jerry Small, an old[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1159)[...]alls, Montana 1283

Arthur Smith[...]y until such time
Arthur Smith was born July 1882 Missouri, were his as they are permanen[...]Falls Polk directory lists her. July 12, 1912 - page 3 - Charles E. Smith, who is making his
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Sept. 25, 1935 home on the W inkler ranch, came up[...]born.
Information from their marriage license #1275 in the Charlie married Hazel C. ___ a[...]s, Mt. - Clifford child: 1] Ronald C., March 22, 1928.
C. Foster of Forsyth, Mont.; white; 30 years of[...]ck home from
Smith of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 21 years of age born Missoula. Mrs. Hazel Smit[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Jan. 29, 1936 - front page col 1 - Forest[...]to the Regional Office in Missoula, has been
Nov. 28, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr. and Mrs. Charlie[...]and Hazel’s son: 1] Ronald C. March 22, 1928.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
April 5, 1912 - front page - Settlers Arrive; Seeking[...]Paul Curtis and Charles E. Smith #2 Leora Herman & #3 Kay M ichael
arrived at Thompso[...]ter, Clayton Bryce was born Oct. 5, 1923 Sandpoint, Id. to
W yoming, a small town about 4[...]live stock and Clayton enlisted Nov. 30, 1942 Spokane, W a. into the
household effects, and cam[...]making this country their home. 321st. Signal Company W ing where he attained the ra[...]o pasture Staff Sergeant (Teletype Operator 237). He served in
their cattle and horses o[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1160)1284 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

24, 1945 Camp McCoy, W isc. At the time of service[...]cter of the ore is grey copper, black
he married #2 Leora Herman whom he was also divorced[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
at the age of 72 years, 7 months, 9 days, burial was June 19, March 26, 1915 - front page col 1 - Short ones - Dr. Peek[...]St. Luke’s hospital
Cemetery, addition to blk #2 lot # 221. W ednesday to Mrs. E. K[...]to join her husband, who is employed by the
June 20, 1996 page 7 - Clayton B. Smith - Clayton B. Smi[...]mpany. W e congratulate the happy parents on the
72, of Thompson Falls died after a lengthy illness F[...]Plains as of Jan. 25, 1906.
He was born Oct. 5, 1923 at Sandpoint, Idaho to James
and Stella Smith.[...]n the European laborer.
Theater from 1942 until he was honorably discharged Oct.
24, 1945.[...]Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. 1924 to Mabel Long. They had: 1] Leonard Thomas Sep.[...]) - Cora Smith, a former resident of 24, 1922 Thompson - Sept. 25, 1922 with burial the same
Thompson Falls, arrived from[...]day in the City cemetery (death certificate # 246); 2]
week’s visit with Mrs. Amelia Florin. Rodney F, April 27, 1926 in Lewiston, Idaho; 3] LyVonne,
1929 Seattle, W ash.. (Jazzed@televar.com Dan Edwards[...]itory 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. hotel[...]June 9, 1882 - W eeksville Items - Fred Smith & McGlinchy,[...]falls. Mr. McGlinchy is an old resident of
Sept. 2, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson F[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1161)[...]Falls, Montana 1285

April 4, 1913 - page 3 - Northern Pacific Ope[...]rk at Thompson River, and follow up Nov. 27, 1914 - page 3 - Born - To Mrs. and Mr. George S[...]- Sleighs will run into the Mines on May 21, 1915 - page 2 - Geo Smith and family leave this
and after the 1[...]home. Mr. Smith recently
Mines and Railroad only 25 Miles - Leave the Cars At sold his[...]ls, Mt. entered the service Aug. 13, 1862; discharged May 22,
to James P. Smith and Sela L. Durham. 1863; served 2 years; 9 months, 9 days; inflammation &
Gail married Jeanne Louise Des Armo May 28, 1938 rheumatism; receives no pen[...]1872/3/5.
Information from their marriage license # 1214 page 54
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, M[...]H. J. Smith
of Helena, Montana; white; 24 years of age born Thompson The Sander[...]. Durham - he had Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 25, 1918 - page eight - News of
not been previously[...]rl came to make
Armo of Missoula, Montana; white; 20 years of age born her home with Mr. a[...]she
had not been previously married - married May 28, 1938 Harry Smi[...]Henry ‘Harry’ Smith was born Jan. 18, 1872 Luxemburg.
W itnesses: Verne G. Pike and Dorothy[...]about 1918 Ashland, Harry died March 20, 1961 with burial in the Plains
Oregon to[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1162)1286 Pioneers and Early S[...]rably known in this section that comment is
March 23, 1961 page 8 col 6 - Harry Smith, 89, Passes[...]on saw mill site Monday, will be held Saturday at 2 by one whom they know to be an excellent wor[...]nd around the cabin and Lyman Liebig, Dec. 22, 1911 - page 3 - Tales of Seventeen years ago - O[...]J. F. Smith
Mill site up Thompson river March 20, 1961. He was 89 Sanders County Ind[...]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.),[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. section 15 plot # 12.
Marie was born ca 1894 Iowa. Her father was bo[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Thurs. Sept. 9, 1920 - Old Time Settler Called by Death - 1881[...]ley, having James Hugh Smith was born 1902 to Leonard E. Smith
conducted a ranch near Cresto[...]p for six weeks. The
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - Dr. Smith, physician thoug[...]was being tossed in
The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - J. E. Smith the air when he[...], ThompsonFalls, Mt.
The W eekly Montanian Jan. 26, 1895 page 3 - Dr. J. E. W ed. Ap[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1163)[...]Falls, Montana 1287

both well known and the Ledger with the commu[...]mpson
brothers and sisters were: 1] James Kellie; 2] W illiam Falls Fraternal cemetery, Th[...]ch
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - for Sadie Smith, 69, who died u[...], Bessie
Sanders County Independent Ledger Oct. 24, 1934 - Davidson, Seattle.
Republ[...]ie served for many years as
Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr. secret[...]ces.
son’s name and birthdate - James Noel July 20, 1937 She was a member of W ild R[...]rrangements are under the direction of the
March 12, 1964 front page col 1 - James H. Smith, Sanders[...]as deputy clerk under his father, the Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Mr. and Mrs. James
lat[...]en: - 1] W illiam A. Oct. 11,
spanning more than 42 years in the Sanders County clerk of 1929; 2] James T. Jan. 3, 1931; 3] Barbara A Sept. 11,
co[...]an end Tuesday when James H. Smith, 1932; 4] Joseph Edward Nov. 15, 1935;
probably Montana[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 27,
resignation at a special meeting last we[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1164)1288 Pioneers and Early Se[...]Sanders County Signal June 27, 1907 - Miss Kate Smith,[...]Nelson Morgan.
J. Gordon Smith was born June 22, 1910 Salt Lake City, The Sanders County[...]t of W oodland Crossing near Thompson May 21, 1909 - Grave fears were entertained early this[...]Miss Smith
Jerry Smith was born 18-7 and died 1925. Burial in the has lain ill at the home[...]e was a waiter. May 28, 1909 - About 8:00 o’clock last Saturday morni[...]ill and for weeks she
1] Bertha (Charles W eber); 2] sister (Valentine Thoeny of has been hoveri[...]ressive, yet beautiful and were conducted by
Dec. 23, 1910 - page 3 - Mrs. Conrad Oschsner and Mrs.[...]he year
Sanders County Signal, Plains, Mt. Aug. 23, 1906 - Plains before and had endured[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1165)[...]Falls, Montana 1289

to the two mentioned.[...]ed to Len E.
Leonard Eugene Smith was born July 20, 1863 Brooklyn, Smith in April 1893. Mr[...]The surviving children are: Maggie, aged 12; Leonora, 8;
1893 and had the following children:[...]6; and W innie, the youngest, age 3. Besides her
23, 1893 Mt. - Feb 14, 1901 Plains Cemetery, Plains[...]other, there are left to mourn her untimely death
2] Margaret ‘Maggie’ M., March 1895 Plains, Mt[...]d near town.
W innie, 1904. 6] James Hugh born 1902 Mont; (Lenora is Mrs. Smith was of a q[...]s. Mrs. Smith was
The 1900 federal census, June 22, 1900 Jocko township a devoted wife and[...]nty Ledger Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
court, Feb. 22, 1906.Leonard E. Smith, 46, born Brooklyn, June 28, 1907 - The election of C. E. Livesay at the general
NY; came to Montana 1892; worked as lineman for W ester election[...]ecome Sanders County Signal June 27, 1907 - As of this March
crippled)[...]sition of clerk of district
Margaret died March 24, 1907 with burial in the Plains court. A[...]retain
Sanders county Signal, Plains, Mt. March 28, 1907 - his old job. Corbie gracefull[...]at her Sanders County Signal, Sept 12, 1907 - Clerk of the court
home north of town. Sh[...]t the Sanders County Signal, Thurs. Oct 22, 1910 - Len C.
church to pay their respect[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1166)1290 Pioneers and Early S[...]Independent Ledger W ed. Feb. 6, 1935
Oct. 11, 1912 - front page - W inn Smith Shot - W innie[...]Eugene Smith - Leonard Eugene Smith, born on July 20th,
Doctor Lewers was sent for and dressed the[...]work he located in the Plains valley in 1892. In April 18, 93
deputy sheriff.[...]hompson Falls, Mont.
Sanders County Signal, Feb. 27, 1908 - Len Smith and dau Mr. Smith enj[...]s until a few
Sanders County Signal, Thurs. Oct 22, 1910 - Len C. years preceding his dea[...]Funeral services were held at Plains, at 2:00 P.M.
and will acquit himself with honor to ass[...]ter Luke, Seymour Hurlburt, W m. Moser, Dick
Dec. 2, 1910 - page 3 - The Ledger has it from very reli[...]9 - Honor roll for not missing school: Thos
March 24, 1911 - page 3 - Len Smith met with a serious[...]t.of Agriculture, Cabinet National Forest in
July 21, 1911 - Additional Local News - Rev. T. H. Marti[...]Leonard and Kathleen were married April 22, 1922 Plains,
April 12, 1912 - page 3 - L. E. Smith received word last Mt. and were the parents of: 1] Lyle J.; 2] Don.
evening of the death of his brother at his[...]Information from their marriage license # 612 in the
NY.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1167)[...]on Falls, Montana 1291

F. Smith of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 22 years of age born electrician; served i[...]f age born Eddy, Mt., to Alex Thursday Feb. 2, 1978 ran a picture of Lyle “Tuffy” Smith
McD[...]three diamonds from Ralph
married - married April 22, 1922 by Chas G. Miller, W helchel, superin[...]down, the tractor and wagon began
Francis Smith, 52, operator at the Montana Power company rol[...]Hot Springs, Mont.
Lyle was born July 7, 1924 Thompson Falls, Montana to Lyle Smith d[...]cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 12 plot #7
The family moved to Burke, Idaho when T[...]M argaret Smith
school in 1942.[...]sts her as
discharged as a First Lieutenant in 1952. operator of MST & T Co.[...]- Mrs. Edna Stultz has resigned her
January of 1952 with their two children, Eileen and Tim. p[...]The Sanders County Ledger Friday Nov. 12, 1915
In 1961 the family purchased a ranch nort[...]ceremony at the church, the party
department for 23. The Thompson Falls Lodge No. 70 A.F. dr[...]rs. Crossen,
and A.M., and John Robb VFW Post no. 2896. where a bountiful[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1168)1292 Pioneers and Early Se[...]Feb. 21, 1913 - front page col 1 - W e W ill Soon Have[...]ng formerly conducted a theater in Seattle
April 12, 1907 - O. C. Johnson, resident manager of the[...]ty good town here.”
Morris’s death was Dec. 2, 1938 in Thompson Falls, Mt. Mr. Smith[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
miner.[...]with the railroad company some $200. He is confines in the[...]ried and had the following children:
1] daughter; 2] daughter; 3] daughter; 4] son; 5] son.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1169)[...]Falls, Montana 1293

a naturalized citizen; he is a teamster.[...]ll. Since Thompson Falls December 8, 1912. - Helena Independent.
leaving here, Mr. Smith be[...]March 27, 1914 - page 3 - A dissolution of the marriage o[...]Smith were married at Thompson Falls, Dec. 8, 1912. Mr.
Perry Smith was married and had the follow[...]e St. Luke’s Ruth Smith was born March 1, 1920 Thompson Falls,
hospital to be operated on for a[...]rplece) Smith Falls, Montana; white; 24 years of age born March 1, 1920
Royal W illiam Smith of Great Falls, 21 years of age, born Thompson Falls, Mt., to W[...]Royal W ., married Camille Mackerpeace Dec. 8, 1912 University Church. W itnesses: Lois Le[...]m. Smith of Great Falls, Cascade Co., Mt.; white; 21 years The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls,[...]he mines.
previously married - married Dec. 8, 1912 Thompson Falls,
Mt. by Ed. Fitzgerald justice of[...]Thomas was born ca 1882 Penn. That both of his parents
Elizabeth Camill[...]the Clayton, W ash., school in 1916.
Dec. 13, 1912 - front page col 3 - Married at Midnight - Tom’s children are: 1] Corinne was born ca 1905 Mt. 2]
Royal W illiam Smith of Great Falls and Camille[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
were united in marriage at 12 o’clock Saturday night by June 21, 1912 - page 3 - T. Smith of Drummond, Mont., ha[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1170)1294 Pioneers and Early Se[...]page col 4 - Moore’s Body Found - (1920 federal census, Thompson Falls, Sanders Co., Mt.[...]nders County Independent Ledger Thurs. Aug. 11, 1921
Mrs. Smith immediately left for Butte to attend[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May 2,
huge snow bank last Saturday.[...]ile, a position that he held for many years. In 1923
Feb. 6, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Tom Smith left Frid[...]the Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Sept. 20, 1917 - page 2 - col 1- Tom Smith Leases Mine - section 13[...]district. Most new comers have one thing in
Dec. 20, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Tom Smith arrived common and that is they eventually hope to won good farms
from Phillipsburg Monday evenin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1171)[...]alls, Montana 1295

W . R. Smith[...]rincipal W illard “Smith started
Thur, May 6, 1920 - New Employe at Local Power Plant - te[...]nned the new building and we were getting
In 1952 W ayne Smith was a relief sawyer at the[...](in
Halonen and Anna. Her siblings were: 1] John; 2] Rosa Shepherd, Mont.).
April 9, 1909 ([...]rs. Dec. education, however.
18, 1969 page 2 col 6 - Ashland Ore.- Funeral services were[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. June
22, 1978 page 5 - (portions relating to education om[...]Smith was born July 30, 1880 Michigan. His
Almsot 20 years ago W illard Smith left his post as[...]Anne children: 1] James W . May/June 1906; 2] Agnes G. March
Halonen, who resides in the Hot S[...]e Ashland, Ore. Foster); 4] Ruth M. March 1, 1920 (Ralph S. Denton).
daily newspaper and is[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1172)[...]alls, Montana 1297

The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory note[...]- front page col 3 - After visiting for the
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - Mrs. J. M. Smythe[...]Dec. 27, 1917 - page seven - Local Items - W ord has bee[...]in the 20th Engineers with Dave Snyder and John Rogers, he[...]and transferred to
County Courthouse, Vol I page 21, March 9, 1909, David where the regime[...]he left his David served in the Army in the 20th Engineers. He was
home, St. John, traveling on The Grand Truck railroad discharge 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 to Edwa[...]on Falls, Mt.
these additional notes; that he was 24 years of age; a miner; April 24, 1935 - Takes Over Union Cafe - Dave Snider has[...]935 - Dave Snider has taken over the
April 15, 1912 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls,[...]at Trout Creek. He is Dave died April 29, 1961 at Los Angeles, Calif. and was
looking aft[...]Thompson Dave Snider at Los Angeles April 29. Funeral services were
river country, where they[...]pioneer resident of Sanders County and the
ran a 12 foot tunnel and opened up a fine ledge of gray[...]‘Bob served in the United States Navy
township 23 north, range 37 west. The application was[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1173)1298 Pioneers and Early Se[...]ls, Montana

children: 1] Betty Lou (Scavotto); 2] Harold; 3] Gerald R. Memphis, Tenn., April 23, 1871, coming from there to
Etta was born.[...]ris their home.
the following children: Donald N; 2] Eugene R. Since then he has mined[...]fe who will continue her
1971 through Dec. 31, 1972 when ill health caused him to home at Hot Sp[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 25, taken from the church to Thompson Falls[...]e Grandchamp, J. M.
Hammer and Lu Hale, Spokane,; 25 grandchildren, six great Frisbie and W . A.[...]fficiating. Lenora died June 13, 1942 Thompson Falls, Mt., and was
Private interment[...]Hillcrest cemetery. buried June 15, 1942 W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls,,[...]Mt. (Her death certificate # 1235 with informant R. R.[...]ection, was hurt recently in W ednesday June 1942 - Obituary - Mrs. T. S. Atherton -
a Bitter Root[...]ath.
Isaac ‘Ike’ J. Snoderly was born April 23, 1871 Memphis, She was born at Greensfield, S. D., June 24, 1871, and
Tenn.[...]d was a nurse at
Lenora E. Robins was born June 24, 1871 Greenville, S. Norris during the flu epidemic of more than 20 years ago.
Dakota to Edwin W aterson Robins (bor[...]Hot Springs. Mr. Snodderly died in 1930, and she
26, 1930 in the W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls,[...]om 1930 to 1933. Then she married Mr.
W ed. Sept. 24, 1930 front page - Ike Snodderly W ell[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1174)[...]son Falls, Montana 1299

brother Ralph Roberts of Butte and a granddau[...]n Falls. Music was provided by a girls Nov. 27, 1935 W ed. - Local Happenings - Mrs. A. F. Snor[...]attended the Gladyce Snorf was born Feb. 2, 1916 to Charles Snorf
services. Mrs. Atherton ha[...]bled they little knew that
Bonnie was born Feb. 2, 1916 to Charles Snorf and approximatel[...]rles F. & M amie E. Snorf
Charlie could be June 24, 1879.[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Gladys L. Feb. 2, 1916; 2] Bonnie A. Feb. 2, 1916. Sept. 8, 1916 - Heard on the St[...]The Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. May 2, place, but at present employed in the m[...]lege and Bonnie will attend the Jan. 13, 1928; 2] LeRoy August 9, 1929; 3] Ivan Oct. 8,
Morse School of Beauty Culture.[...]4] Anita Aug. 7, 1933; 5] Ralph Aaron June 15,
at 255 W all Street. Mr. Snorf returned Monday to his[...]Happenings - Mr. and Mrs.
Falls, Mt. W ed. June 12, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mrs. Glen Snyder[...]ay. Gladyce will work for Mrs. Larry Sept. 24, 1909 - Angus Clayburn, Frank Fox and Vic[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1175)[...]e, a rescue effort would surely put them under
3, 2003 - (picture of Mark) - W arden’s retirement e[...]compresserman.
Soderlind retired June 30 at 27 years with the Montana
Department of Fish, W ild[...]r position with Albert Kenneth was born May 26, 1900.
First State Bank.[...]helping folks in need, Mark smiles as he says he won’t miss Falls, Mt.; 18 years of age; born May 26, 1900; occupation:
the middle of the night calls[...]is Alfred W illiam Sorenson was born Sept. 25, 1884
career, some he’s proud to share and som[...]following known children: 1] Alma Caroline, July 29, 1909
waste of the state’s game animals. Soderlind had several Quitmeyer, Mt. (Michael Hoff); 2] Franklin, Nov. 9, 1912.
incidents like that where he would receive tips[...]nt that he received a little Alfred died Oct. 27, 1958 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial
more publi[...]ne Christian Sorensen
of 2000 and on a regular patrol down the Clark Fork River Chris Sorensen was born April 29, 1883 Copenhagen,
near Finlay Flats, his boat st[...]re he struck the steering wheel York march 24, 1907.
and the windshield and nearly tossed out[...]ian Sorensen residing in Charlottenlund, Denmark; 24
And there was the time that a small herd of el[...]h the ice, #16; arrived in New York City March 24, 1907; he is listed
they became more tired and w[...]ispatch them with Augustus? Meyers; he has $20.00 in his possession; 5' 8" in
carefully[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1176)[...]y some one here - that
Franklin born Nov. 9, 1912 to Alfred W illiam Sorenson the above com[...]lowing children: 1] Darlene Joyce March 11, 1937; 2] It appears that when there are two dr[...]ow morning to take charge of the store during his
26 years.[...]ch with the Rev. Sarsfield O’Sullivan Nov. 28, 1913 - page 3 - George L. Sorensen received a
o[...]ied to Franklin Sorenson in Plentywood, Mt., June 25, Sorenson, the retiring manager of the co[...]e, Idaho, and
Frances I. W hiteman was born May 28, 1916 Hurdsfield, have located in Spokan[...]and they had the
following children: 1] Bernetta; 2] Donna Mae. Gerald & D[...]1938 to
Franklin died July 19, 1983 buried July 22, 1983 City Franklin Sorenson and Julia M[...]Montana Standard, Butte, Mt. Jan. 12, 1958 - Engagement[...]unce the
The Sanders County Ledger Friday March 21, 1913 engagement of their[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1177)1302 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Falls Fraternal cemetery, sec. 18 plot # 21; 3] Susan M.,
Corps, has transferred into the ar[...]g his basic training. Thayer); 4] Joseph June 22, 1901 died July 5, 1942; 5]
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan 29, Edward Sept 6, 1903 died Oct. 22, 1975; 6] Samuel Jan. 31,
1959 page 3 - Fairchild[...], recently was promoted to private first class 23, 1908; 9] Kenneth. Aug. 2, 1912 died Jan. 5, 1990 born
at Fairchild Air Base wher[...]my in March 1958 and completed basic 28 years of age born Austin, Sanilac County, Michigan; now
combat training at Ford Ord, Calif. The 20 year old soldier residing in Thompson Falls,[...]Burrell; white; 20 years of age born Gallitin Co., Montana;[...]5, 1897 page
Mt. (June 10) he stated that he was 21 years of age and 4 col 4 - marriage - Ar[...]ford (born in Ohio). Her siblings were: 1] Sarah; 2]
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists h[...]Valley, Gallatin Co., Mt. page 233C - Joseph Burrell 39[...]farmer; - wife Matilda 22 years of age born Iowa, father
The 1913 Thompson[...]years old Mt.; 2] W illiam W . 3 years of age Mt.; 3] Sarah E.[...]orn Dec. 31, 1867 Forestville, Mt. (June 12) Arthur notes that he is a farmer owning his
Mich[...]clear.
(born Maine.). His siblings were:; 1] Jim; 2] George; 3] The 1905 Thompson Falls Pol[...]n England as were her parents; children: 1] James 21 shortly on his ranch. He is one of the prosperous “Blue
years Mi; 2] George 19 years Mi.; 3] Bertha 18 years Mi; 4][...]9] The mill will have a capacity of from 25,000 to 30,000
Amy 7 years Mi; 10] Samuel 5 years[...]while returning from
The W eekly Montanian Feb. 23, 1895 page 3 - Arthur the Blue Side Sc[...]was not injured.
1] Zera Burill 1896 - 1897; 2] Lulu Alice born Jan 18, 1898 The Sa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1178)[...]frightening it, causing it to run away. Feb. 21, 1918 - front page col 6 - Second Murder Charge[...]Made - Arthur Soule Now Accused of Killing Infant 21
younger sister fell clear of the horse and aside[...]in the stirrup straps - death of baby girl 21 years ago in 1897 - It is alleged that
and there[...]who had just Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 21, 1918 - front page col 1 - a full
returned from[...]on the 18th day of Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page col 2 - District
January last and was a lovable daughte[...]Completes Its Case Against Arthur Soule - (2 and ½
parts have been omitted)[...]he Murder of his Nephew. (Two and ½
Monday March 23.[...]on his homestead until his death. He ran his
Nov. 26, 1909 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Soule on Nov.[...]Rosa Lena (Burrill) Soule died Sept 23, 1941 buried Sept
July 21, 1911 - page 3 - Mrs. Alexander Soule, mother of 26, 1941 Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. Section[...]le home for the past Mont. W ed. Sept. 24, 1941 front page - Obituary - Mrs.
couple of wee[...]ttan, Montana. She married April 14, 1897 at
June 23, 1916 - page 3 col 3 - First Visit in Thirty Yea[...]ng. They are:
the Blue Slide country left on No. 42 Tuesday for Helena, Joe Soule of S[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1179)[...]tana

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 o’clock with an altercation with his u[...]other persons, but in the
her reward on September 22 of this year. Mr. Soule leaves 5 following[...]xcept as the
Joe and Ernest of Snohomish, W ash.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Fred appearance of the scen[...]e following his arrival from
13 grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren also Michig[...]njamin
Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 6th, at 2:00 p.m. with then built a cabin on a 90-a[...]n at a camp
Benjamin A. Soule was born about 1892, Michigan. on Squaw Creek, returne[...]oor Open W ith Gun - He pushed the door open
Nov. 22, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - B. J. Soule, who[...]Falls, Mt. to pick it up Ben secured a 32-caliber revolver and shot
Jan. 31, 1918 - front page col 1-2-3 with a picture of several times, wou[...]Took Place at Noon Friday in Young Man’s Cabin 12 Miles outside the door by a bullet in h[...]to the cabin several
living on Deep Creek about 12 miles west of Thompson hours[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1180)[...]ert) Soule Joseph died July 5, 1942 Seattle, W a.
Ernest G. Soule was born March 23, 1908 on the
homestead on Blue Slide near Thomps[...]Kenneth G. Soule was born to Aug. 2, 1912 Thompson
Ernest married Geraldine Marie Hebert[...]933. Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Local Happenings - a marriage
Informat[...]will be
G. Soule of Thompson Falls, Mont.; white; 27 years of age married Thursday by Rev. New[...]J. Kenneth and Elise were married May 29, 1935 Thompson
Soule and rosa L. Burrell; he had[...]e Marie Hebert of Thompson Aug. 7, 1937; 2] Elise Marie (Newgard); 3] Mary Rose.
Falls, Mt.;[...]ov. G. Soule of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 23 years of age
15, 1935 by A. L. Anderson Justice[...]ed to Elise Mebust of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 25
Geraldine Marie ‘Gerry’ Hebert was born ab[...]married - married May 29, 1935 Thompson Falls, Mt., by
Thompson Falls s[...]seph A. & Helen M . (Roe) Soule 20, 1961 Mrs. Elise Soule and daughter Mary, left Tuesday
Joseph Soule was born June 22, 1901 on the family ranch morning for Perh[...]ther brother.
Joseph married Helen M. Roe April 27, 1925 Thompson Kenneth moved from Thompso[...]hall in Thompson
A. Soule of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 24 years of age born Falls.
Thompson Fal[...]Kenneth could have been born July 31, 1912 Mt. and died
Roe of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 16 years[...]Roe and Mary E. Tooley; Elsie died Jan 23, 1990 probably Hamilton, Mt. buried Jan
she had not been previously married - married April 27, 26, 1990 Thompson Falls Fraternal cemetery. Section 18
1925 Thompson Falls, Mt. by T. H. Barker, Minister.[...]Kenneth Soule Jr. was born August 27, 1937 in Thompson
The 1930 federal census San[...]neth 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
valuation; 28 years old; married at the age of 24 years; born; Business University at Spokane pr[...]g in the U. S. Air Force
logging; (wife) Helen M. 21 years old; married at the age of in Californ[...].
names and birthdates - 1] Myrtle F. April 10, 1926; 2] Betty Sanders County Ledger, Thomp[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1181)[...]Burrell
Community Congregational Church Friday at 2 p.m. for - he had not been previously[...]ried to - Mary
Airman 3rd Class Kenneth Soule Jr. 20, who drowned Ellen Hopkins of Jordan, Montana; 20 years of age born
Sunday when he fell through th[...]urred. Mary Ellen Hopkins was born about 1923 Jordan,
As he attempted to cross the Yaak river,[...]rred his membership from the Lewis & Clark post # 2
entered the service in the spring of 1956.[...]# 39386000.
He was born in Thompson Falls Aug. 27, 1937 and After the service Sam[...]entering the Falls, Mt. Sec. 4 lot # 8 block 12.
Air Force. He received his basic training in the[...]urial in the City
Myrtle Soule was born about 1927 to Arthur John Soule Cemetery, Thompson[...]ty Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Thurs. Feb. 22, 1978 page 5 col. 1 - Samuel W hite Soule - Funeral
29, 1968 page 3 col 6 - Falls Residents’ Kin Succumbs - services for Samuel W hite Soule, 72, were conducted in our
Funeral services were held[...]drafted into the service for W orld W ar II in 1942. He
Samuel “Sam” W hite was born Jan. 31,[...]er, Ed, and ran the
Sam was inducted Jan. 7, 1942 in the Army and sent to Blue Slide mail r[...]ided until he retired
following children: 1] Ira; 2] Kenneth (or are they his in 1958.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1182)[...]ad, both of Great Falls; Iva died Nov. 23, 1957 of natural causes in the home of
two broth[...]eritance she brought Lee as her timber
Mt. (June 12) he stated that he was 37 years old and single;[...]or Seward as a Jean married Lee Moyer Oct. 20, 1943 Missoula, Mt.
cook; that he immigrated to[...]ied. I found he did not always put widow in)
Aug. 25, 1916 - page four col 1 - Teachers Engaged for t[...]inent school men in Minnesota and June 2, 1911 - page 3 - Thomas Sparks, the well-known
in[...]nue working his Tarryall gulch claims during
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 10 - col 4 - Teachers are all Electe[...]- Local Items - Mrs. Ida Southwick March 23, 1906 - W m. Sparks, owner of a promising mining[...]Sept. 27, 1907 - W illiam Sparks, well known to all the o[...]s feared he would lose his sight but
Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Mrs. Ida Southwick, who[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1183)[...]tana 1309

Nov. 22, 1912 - page 3 - W illiam Sparks returned Sunday[...]T. Spencer was from W isconsin.
Thurs. Sept. 9, 1920 - W m. Sparks, who several months ago, The[...]aking arrangements to continue Aug. 27, 1909 - Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Spencer left W ednesd[...]Publisher of the Sanders County Ledger.
May 23, 1884 - Local Mention - A woman named Maggie[...]wishes.
Carrie married Harvey Laverne Lott Dec. 22, 1928 The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]. Nov. 24, 1911 - page 3 - J. T. Spencer, former editor of[...]they were born white and LaFollette in 1912.
neither had been previously married: that Carrie[...]ectory notes that he has
Thompson Falls, Mt., was 20 years of age: that Harvey moved to Bridger, Mont.
LaVerne Lott was 23 years of age; residing in Bozeman, The[...]orn Ramona, Kansas to Thomas J. Lott Feb. 21, 1913 - page 2 - Another Birthday - Today is the
and Orpha Jacob[...]rs County Ledger
Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. Dec. 27, 1928 - condensed and the most important sinc[...]per. the Ledger was published on Feb. 24, 1905 by John T.[...]e E. Pelletier, formerly of
(Addis L. Ainsworth); 2] Carrie A. ca 1908 Troy, Mt. this place[...]pencer 4, 17, 18, block 42 to Mrs. E. Preston.
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Aug. 22, 1913 - front page col 5 - Teachers Hired - science Feb. 25, 1916 - page 2 - Newspaper established in 1905,
and history, Miss Jessie R. Spencer of Becket, Ohio. Feb. 24th first issue by J. T. Spencer, founder,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1184)[...]N. Spry Etta married #2 Robert Hout Snider.
Donald N. Spring was born t[...]while serving following children: 1] Bobby; 2] Debbie; 3] Mike.
aboard the aircraft carrier USS Boxer in the western Pacific. Gene married #2 Sharon Kennedy and they had the
The carrier, on[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb 21, Gene died in W asilla, Alaska.
195[...]Leota was born Feb. 1872 W est Virginia as were her
Raymon[...]er in the local saw
Ray married Etta Goetz July 25, 1934 and they had the mill and that they rented they house.
following children: 1] Eugene; 2] Donald N.
Ray died June 11, 2004 Plains, Mt. with burial June 18, Spurling
2004 in the Craig Cemetery, Craig, Mont.[...]Mt. W ed. Sept. 5, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr.
24, 2004 - Raymond Spry, 90, passed away at Clark Fork[...]one of the
Valley Nursing Home, Friday, June 11, 2004. Big Pine cabins. Mr. Spur[...], where he met Etta Goetz.
They were married July 25, 1934, and had two sons, Eugene[...]t. Friday
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in April 2001, where he May 22, 1914 - page 3 - Sues the Town - A man by[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1185)1312 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]ack On January 6th, 1892 Deep River, Poweshiek Co., Iowa he
The Sanders[...]nd they had two daughters:
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Nov. 21, 1918 - page eight - News of Local 1] W innifred (P. C. Bulen) 2] Gertrude. (#1 Minton B.
Interest - F. C. Stack, of Spokane is now cooking for the Englund; #2 O. J. Murray).
Union Cafe.[...]unty Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Friday
years Pa.; 2] Edwin 14 years Pa.; 3] Alice 12 years Pa.; 4] Jan. 10, 1908 - Plains - E. L. S[...]E. L. Stackhouse and family of
Charles married #2 Fannie L. Hart ca 1888. Mandan,[...]Signal Feb. 6, 1908 - E. L.
Sept. 1, 1911 - page 2 - Notice for Publication - made Stackhous[...]rrived this week from Mandan, N.
homestead entry #2953 - C. P. Stackhouse, guardian of D., a[...]w weeks ago and purchased twenty five acres
sect 32; township 27 N, range 34W . in the[...]move: “1915
(Francis L Stackhouse died March 25, 1926 - Robert H., Albert has moved to Thompson Falls.
born Jan. 13, 1911 - died March 30, 1923, both buried in the The 1915 Thompson Falls[...]1 M ary Jane (Craver) Stackhouse March 12, 1915 - page 3 - County Treasurer E. L.
# 2 Ida M . (Farrow) Stackhouse[...]us, condensed version - Deep River April 2, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. L. Bauwn/ Rauwn of Belknap,[...]New York; children: 1] Linsey 10 years Missouri; 2] The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1186)[...]W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - A. J. Dorris Take over Postoffice -
On May 22nd 1916 he was united in marriage to Ida M.[...]d as clerk and recorder at the August meeting
May 26, 1916 - page 2 col 1 - Stackhouse - Farrow - Elbert of the[...]Dr. Short of Spokane. After a W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - W . W . Stackhouse of Dickinson, ND
shor[...]and a long and happy Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934 - front page col 1 - Locals -
wedded life.[...]nd as county treasurer for the past two Nov. 28, 1934 - Local Happenings - The Eastern Star
term[...].) served.
In the 1920 census this entry was made on them from their[...]born ca 1870 Falls, Mt. W ed. June 12, 1935 - Local Happenings -
Missouri. Both of his[...]r, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Elbert died Feb. 23, 1936 Thompson Falls, Mt., with
Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page - Salvation Army has buri[...]ng held August 31, the section 9 plot # 12.
Salvation Army Advisory Board, for Sanders Count[...]vice- Independent Ledger, W ed. Feb. 26, 1936, Thompson Falls,
president A. S. Ainsworth[...]she had been called to the funeral of her
In 1922 he was appointed postmaster, which office[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1187)[...]New York; children: 1] Linsey 10 years Missouri; 2]
immediately upon going to bed.[...]ed last Sunday evening when word July 23, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. Harriett Stackhouse left l[...]old friends and relatives. She left on train No. 42 and
of its truly good and substantial citizens.[...]will attend the golden wedding
Thursday February 27th at two-thirty. The last sad rites were anniv[...]the History of Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Des Moines:
#12.[...]rn 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[...]Allen was born on the 23d of August, 1841. He was one of
She was born N[...]receiving an honorable discharge, on June 20, 1865, he
Great Falls and several nieces and nep[...]is wife to Missouri, where he improved land
19, 1921.[...]arm from Thomas
Allen Stackhouse was born Aug. 23, 1841 Henry Co., Harris for three year[...]mbridge, Illinois
Allen married Henrietta Dec. 24, 1866 Cambridge, Henry on the 24th of December, 1866, Miss Harriet Malcolm, of
Co[...]hip, Henry
Linsay Nov. 8, 1869 W arrensburg, Mo.; 2] Maud, June 8, County, October 28, 1848. Their union has been productive
1972 Iowa; 3] Charles, April 7, 1876 Iowa; 4] W illiam[...]Born November 8, 1869), Maud
‘W illie,’ Sept. 21, 1878 Iowa. (born June 8, 1872), Charles (born April 7, 1876) and
Henrietta was born Oct. 28, 1848 Cambridge, Henry Co., W illiam W . (born September 21, 1878. Mr. S. owns a large
Illinois to No[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1188)[...]a daughter,
Augusta married Frank J. Dubia Dec. 25, 1915 Thompson Susan Sias, Kalispell; t[...]e happy twain but Marjorie born May 30, 1927.
one.[...]Minn., but
has been living in the west for some 12 years, a large part of M . S[...]those of the groom in good Bob died Aug. 27, 2002 Snider, Sanders Co., Mt.
wishes for the newly wed[...]Dubia. 2002 Thurs. - Robert R. Stampalia, also known as Bob,[...]w Staddler sleep August 27, 2002, at Snider, Montana. Bob was born
The 1915 Thom[...]end, Nona Axsom, had
#2 Grace Belle’s Resta[...]ly he enjoyed life and his friends. His
1] Lloyd; 2] LeRoy; 3] Lynn; 4] Don; 5] Susan (Sias).[...]Helena. Sunday, September 1, 2002. He is survived by an older
He taught school at[...]Scout.
The Staggs moved to Thompson Falls in 1972 where Mr. C. H.[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29,
the Community Congregational Church for several years. 1923 - C. H. Stanclift - Real Estate, Loans & Insuran[...]1935 - Local Happenings - Charles
fisherman, and won many awards for pistol and rifle target[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1189)[...]Saturday April 20, in a wedding, taking place at her home.[...]ers County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs
June 2, 1905 - Jessie Staley, a former Thompson boy and a March 5, 1992 page 7 obituary - Loran Jessie Stanfield was
memb[...], lodge writes from his present born Sept. 2, 1918 to Frank M and Verne Stanfield at
home in W[...]Loren and Ethel M. Heater were married April 20, 1940 at[...]enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November 1942, and spent 12
Mrs. John Stanley of Thompson Falls are now opera[...]Hazel Smith. additional 12 weeks at San Diego, Calif. He then spent two[...]e and the
Loran Jessie Stanfield was born Sept. 2, 1918 Dillon, Baghdad Shrine Temple. H[...]tana Shrine
Loran married Ethel M. Heater April 20, 1940 Thompson Club, a position he to[...]nd enjoyed
Stanfield of Anaconda, Montana; white; 21 years of age bird watching with his[...]ghters, Jaimie and
of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 21 years of age born Plains, Jennifer Fisher[...]Stanfield died of natural causes W ednesday, Feb. 26,
she had not been previously married - married April 20, 1992 at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Mont. ([...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1190)[...]property
children: 1] Norma Lee (Michael Faught); 2] Mildred being in said Missoula cou[...]Territory of Montana
Thurs. Oct. 9, 2003 - Norma Lee Faught, former Snider County of Missoula }SS
resident, died Oct. 1, 2003 at her Sacramento, Calif., home On thi[...]r and family affection the said sum of
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increas[...]Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $12.50 paid by the party of the second part[...]935 - Local Happenings - Marie sixty feet (24x60) feet floored with unplained boards with
Stan[...]. Stard forever hereafter and I warrant
Susie R. (20 year) May 25, 1914; 2] Marie M April 13, and covenant and a[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Annie M. Stard - Know all men by those present t[...]The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. May 24,
following property to write - One (1) tent size twenty four by 1884 - page 5 col 2 - Another Social Party - Last night Mr.
si[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1191)[...]arr
Dr. Starr was noted in some material in Feb 21, 1920 Frank Stefans[...]ge of the dry goods
Arthur Starr was born ca 1872 Iowa. His father was born department for th[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
2] Marion born ca 1909 W yoming (Dau) 3] Clifford b[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Mt. March 17, 1921 - Mr. and Mrs. W . W . Starr arrived May 29, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Frank Stefan and little
Fr[...]ck Train - George Stebbins, camped on Aug. 28, 1914 - front page col 1 - Stefans Lose C[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1192)[...]eived word this week that Stanley Steiner, Airman 2-c, is a stranger and could talk with anyone. S[...]ldren and helped instill in
arrived there January 2. them the[...]and Monica
Margaret L. McVenes was born March 24, 1909 in Conlin, Thompson Falls, a[...]ery special
the age of 75 years with burial April 23, 1984 in the sister-in-law, Viola Sten[...]utheran Church with Pastor
Margaret died March 27th in Missoula, Mt., at the age of Dick Bahns[...]Lutheran Church or Thompson Falls Ambulance.
2004 Thurs. - Margaret McVenes Stenseth passed away[...]Arthur & M argaret L. Stenseth
March 27, 2004 of complications from a stroke.[...]mpson Fall, Mt. Thurs.
Margaret was born March 24, 1909 in Edgerton, Minn. April 1, 2004 - Margaret L. Stenseth - Right now I’m in a[...]Patrick Hospital in Missoula Saturday, March 27, 2004 of
school Margaret attended W inona State Teac[...]e of 1930. W hile Margaret was born March 24, 1909 Edgerton, Minn. Her
attending colle[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1193)1320 Pioneers and Early Se[...]time with her daughter and two April 12, 1907 - H. R. Stephens, deputy assessor.
grandchi[...]Aug. 2, 1907 - Hugh Stevens of Plains, deputy assessor,[...]nders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Feb. 9, 1912 -
to Sheridan, Mont 1886)[...]h of
children by 1900: 1] Edith April 1894 Idaho; 2] Jas E. Aug. Oliver gulch. Mr. Stephens will[...]868 Missouri, her parents born March 8, 1912 - front page - Stephens Here on a Visit -
in Tenn[...]t assessor of Sanders
1900 federal census, June 22, 1900 Jocko township # 130 county an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1194)[...]Falls, Montana 1321

He was here on business with the county commis[...]h. previously married - married August 26, 1944 Thompson
The Sanders County Ledger, Thom[...]es P. Sheridan, Justice of the Peace.
June 14, 1912 - page 3 - Hugh R. Stephens, formerly deputy[...]n Ivah E. Dubia was born April 12, 1929 Libby, Mt. to
reservation. Mr. Stephens is the o[...]n, located at Oliver Gulch. married #2 W illiard Grantham.
Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday April 2, 1915 -
Local News - H. R. Stephens has been quit[...]James R. Stephens and Ivah E. Dubia.
July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Miss Edythe Stephens visited a f[...]John Stephens
June 2, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Hugh R. Stevens,[...]weekly newspapers of Plentywood and Stanford.
1926 - Commissioner Ouster Proceeding Terminates Quic[...]fter about two weeks of W ed. Feb. 5, 1925 - Lauretta Stephens, daughter of County
action i[...]tephens, W ashington was married May 28, 1925 at St. Maries, Idaho.
Chairman of the Board and[...]ns had the following children: 1] David; 2] Marilyn (Robert
cemetery[...]June Viola Nickerson was born March 20, 1919 Outlook,
James R. & Ivah E. (Du[...]e First Class.
James married Ivah E. Dubis Aug. 26, 1944 Thompson He joined t[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1195)1322 Pioneers and Early Set[...]ana

was June and they children were: 1] David; 2] Marilyn; 3] Thompson Falls Senior Center,[...]ilding materials; he entered the Army Nov. 18, 1942
Fairbanks, Alaska and was discharged Oct. 18, 194[...]a few days and has rented a
Eggert died March 27, 1974 in Thompson Falls with handsome[...]Cemetery,
Thompson Falls, Mt. sec 6 lot # 7 block 24. M r. & M rs. Stevens
June died Nov. 2, 2007 Beaverton, Ore, with burial of her From t[...]sabelle (Mathers) Anderson, wife of
ashes Dec. 1, 2007 Thompson Falls City Cemetery. Sec. 6 A[...]ing people of Thompson Falls; - Mr.
lot # 6 block 24. &[...]and daughter Frances when they were quite small.
22, 2007 Thurs. - June Viola (Nickerson) Stephanson - O[...]o Frances could get out to play
(born there March 20, 1919) near Outlook, Mont.; stories soone[...]acreage).
11, 1945 and ended upon his death March 27, 1974.
June helped support them while he atte[...]re and at other points during his
peacefully Nov. 2, 2007, at a rehabilitation center in vacati[...]uthworth, W ash.; Bonnie May June 21, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Carl M. Stevens
([...]ollowing: Carl M. Stevens of Thompson Falls, MT.; 28
Saturday, Dec. 1, at 11:30 a.m. at the Thompson[...]A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:30 at the tall; medium build; brown colo[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1196)[...]lls, Montana 1323

asked for exemption from service as he is a Go[...]#2 Ida (Sears)
The Sanders County Independent Ledg[...]George married Ida S. W arner Oct. 24, 1922 Thompson
The Sanders County Independent Ledger,[...]previously married - married Oct. 24, 1922 Thompson Falls,
The transfer will probably not[...]fields because of Ida Sears was born Aug. 1882 Victor, Ravalli Co., Mt., to
their familiarity wi[...]wamp Creek, Plains, Mt. (Andrew W illiam Irvine); 2]
W hile the changes which removes Mr. Stevens from this Everett I., Aug. 2, 1911 Swamp Creek, Plains, Mt.; 3]
county will be[...]y those who are Arthur O., March 12, 1914 Swamp Creek, Plains, Mt.
acquainted with hi[...]im # 7, Swamp Creek district April 28 page 30A # 7-7 -
progress in his line of work. H[...]s, George A. 53 years old; married at the age of 32
particularly felt in Thompson Falls where he has[...]ty Independent Ledger, Thompson 24 years; born Mt.; father born W isc.; mother born[...]isco where year Mt.; James B. (father) 82 years married at the age of 25
he will look up the chances for enlistment in so[...](mother) 80 years old; married at the age of 23 years; born
forestry regiment just forming, but[...]nlist Ida E. (W arner) Stevens died June 22, 1935 buried June
as an engineer returned to Thompson Falls Thursday. W hile 25, 1935 Plains Cemetery, Plains, Mt.
there he rece[...]and Bruce. He was a prominent Sept. 28, 1906 - Jas Stevens, the new editor and m[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1197)1324 Pioneers and Early Set[...]W ar I.
James B. Stevens was born Feb. 27, 1847 Canada.
James married Millie R. ___ abou[...]born ca 1907 Mt. His parents were born
Michigan; 2] ; 3] .[...]ca 1850 W isc. In the 1920 federal census he is boarding with Ethel
The 1[...]Carmichael.
# 7, Swamp Creek district April 28 page 30A # 7-7 -
Stevens, George A. 53 years old; married at the age of 32 Philip Stevens
year[...]ar: (wife) Ida S. 46 years; married at the age of
24 years; born Mt.; father born W isc.; mother born[...]ctory lists him as a
year Mt.; James B. (father) 82 years married at the age of 25 laborer for the Thompson Falls Power Co.
years[...]wart
(mother) 80 years old; married at the age of 23 years; born The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk d[...]ebrated his 90th birthday last Saturday, February 27. A same evening for Missoula.
Canadian by b[...]Territory Friday
Stevens who was born on February 27, 1847, came to Butte Nov. 4, 1887 - Relig[...]ng experiences in his 1] James H. Oct. 29, 1923; 2] Patrick F. April 21, 1933
memory of those early days. He witnessed t[...]d here about two years ago at the age left on 42 Monday for her ranch home near Perma. Mr.
of 85.[...]ft call for W orld children: 1] James H. Oct. 29, 1923; 2] Patrick F. April
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1198)[...]n Falls, Montana 1325

21, 1933 died Nov. 1977 Spokane, W a.[...]l children to Thompson Falls but left on No. 42 Monday, for a week’s visit with her parents,
ha[...]John W . Stewart Feb. 21, 1918 - page seven - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs.[...]home during the past week. They returned to
April 20, 1906 - John Stewart of Bearmouth, came down on[...]Stewart
Sanders County Signal Plains Mt. Dec. 27, 1906 - O. M Stewart was born March[...]r. Gerrad Mt. (June 4) he states that he is 26 years old and single; a
came to Thompson togethe[...]. Friday laborer for Eugene Preston.
Dec. 28, 1906 - J. W . Stewart of Rathdrum, Idaho first[...]going to Elk
John W . Stewart died March 30, 1923 Rathdrum, Idaho, W ash., where his parent[...]n Falls Polk directory lists him as Jan. 29, 1915 - page 3 - A marriage license was issued
c[...]A. Russell of
M. J. married Mattie Mulick Dec. 24, 1914 Missoula, Spokane.
Mont.[...]April 14, 1871
previously married - married Dec. 24, 1914 Missoula, Mt., Fairfield, Ohio to Chr[...]Co, Ohio page 233B - Christ Stiger - farmer - 40 years of
Matti[...]him as 1] Benjamin F. 9 years old Ohio; 2] Elphina 7 years Ohio; 3]
comp foreman for the Th[...]W illis O. 4 years Ohio; 4] Elizabeth 2 years Ohio; 5]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1199)1326 Pioneers and Early Se[...]1884 - page 5 col 2 - John Styles and Fred Hayes are
The Sanders Co[...]to be John married Anna Bryazowsky Dec. 21, 1891 Thompson
plenty of work opening up this se[...]25 years of age born LaCross, LaCross Co., W iscons[...]867 LaCross,
Freedom G. Stiles was born July 1862 Green Bay, Clark LaCross Co., W isconsin t[...]to ______ Miller.
Freedom married Eleanor Nov. 24, 1899 Missoula Co., John Styles died[...]a
Huieman - married to Eleanor A. Pelter; white; 26 years of widow; she is a farmer, but she had[...]s, Mt. Thurs. Aug.
Kate C. Parker. - married Nov. 24, 1899 Thompson, Mt. by 25, 1966 page 8 - article on First Pass Picnic. - T[...]son Falls where he and his partner lived until 1892.
was a farmer renting his home. Eleanor is listed[...]coming to Thompson Falls in 1882.)
John C. & Ann (Brozowsky) Stiles[...]gulch where they stayed the
W alla Co., W a. Page 270A - listed under W . R. W allace 56 night. The[...]sleds and 150 pounds of potatoes each.
Laborer - 22 years of age born Iowa, father born New Yo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1200)[...]lls, Montana 1327

cents per pound. Murray was the headquarters o[...]the Eva Ruth Stinger was born Oct. 27, 1913 Sweetwater,
Midway house was built and run[...]ce.
(Metropolitan Press) 1968 copyrighted - page 32 - Sept The Thompson Falls school records of 1934 - listed Glen
through Oct. Of 1887 - page 32 - One of Burke’s classic Stinger Aug. 26, 1926 18 years old (could be Aug. 26,
legal battles was about to unfold. On September[...]a rehearing, which demand W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increas[...]Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $12.50
same decision as the first. The arrest, trial[...]isconsin. They cost him over Pearsall; #2 Groshong); 2] Harold (residing in W hitefish,
$10 a piece, but[...]Mt.); 6] Elmer (Eureka,
W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - Johnny Stiles, the Mt.); 7] Gl[...]ouise’s siblings were: 1] Vincent Sulier, (LA); 2]
weather.[...]l, Arlee); 4] Agnes
The W eekly Montanian Dec. 22, 1894 page 3 - Johnny (Johnston[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1201)1328 Pioneers and Early Se[...]of The Plainsman, Plains, Thurs. June 20, 1946 front page
Thompson and was employed as a barber. He served in the col 2 - Local News - George Stipe who is in the U.S. Na[...]here on leave and is visiting his parents.
8777240.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. June 27, Rae was born May 30, 1953 Hot Spring[...]an Benton - Streeton).
Stinger Ends 26 Year Career - A career as a barber in Beulah Brake was born July 20, 1930 to Floyd A. ‘Casey’
Thompson Falls covering more than 26 years will come to Brake and Lillie Mae[...]ed in Thomas Thomassen Stixrud was born Nov. 23, 1887
the basement of the building occupied by M[...]. He continued to operate it in that location for 23 years April 10, 1914 Thomas filed for his De[...]Sanders County Courthouse (Vol II page 12), at that time he
(those buildings burned and now[...]he was a resident of Thompson Falls, was 26 years of age; a
vacated by the same man that now[...]ort time after his move, that fire in
December 1972 destroyed the buildings housing Ray’s shop,[...]Victor Hugo was born June 24, 1896 Britton, South
As to plans for the futur[...]wing: Victor Hugo Stobie residing in Plains, Mt.; 21
years old; born June 24, 1897 near Britton, SD; father born[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. hair.
Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Miss Mary Stimson, Vic entered the Army and was placed in the 27th Coast
a sister of Mrs. W . H. Needham, has bee[...], Mt. Friday serviceman, formerly of the 27th Coast Artillery, has
Dec. 24, 1915 - page 5 - Miss May Stinson, a sister of M[...]r skin
George Branson Stipe was born April 8, 1928 St. Paul, measured 7 ft. 6 inche[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1202)[...]lls, Montana 1329

Vic married Ruth Aeimesseger and they had th[...]erty, while but a short
children: 1] Herbert ca 1926 (Juanita); 2] Christopher March distance away, in the Bear Top-Orofino Cabin, is Theodore
12, 1932 Plains, Mt. (Ruby Sheffer); 3] Peggy (Larry[...]for that property.
McCarthy); 4] Victo Fern ca 1926 (Bert VanCampen) The last man t[...]there was over 12 feet of snow at the property and the
The Plain[...]as only a few inches above the
Christopher March 12, 193220, 1972). The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a
Victor died August 12, 1976 Eddy, Montana, with burial real est[...]er, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. March 29, 1917 - local Items - Arthur Stocks of Chicago,[...]about 200 acres this year.
Mr. Stobie died Thursday mor[...]Items - A. Stocks arrived here
He was born June 24, 1896 at Britton, S.D. Together with Monda[...]ill join him at a later date.
childhood and in 1912 settled on the present Stobie ranch on The[...]- page 7 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. A. Stocks
1925. During his life he worked as a hunting guide, p[...]Eddy and 10 grandchildren.
Ruth died Feb 11, 1992 Plains, Mt. buried Feb 15, 1992 Robert D. & Laura M . (Saint) St[...]Information from their marriage license # 1021 in the
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]It D. Stockton of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 28 years of age
is reported that Sam Stocking, bett[...]the mine and Murray is broken down white; 21 years of age born Noxon, Sanders Co., Mon[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1203)[...]Belknap.
Laura Montana Saint was born ca 1912 Noxon, Mont. to The Sanders County Led[...]nd Laura Fulks. Jan. 25, 1907 - Caspar Stoecker of Belknap made final pr[...]te. - 1] Mary Alice July 16, Smith.
1934; 2] Stephanie Dee March 2, 1937. The Sanders Co[...]hompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a
April 20, 1906 - Fred C. Stoddard and wife of Missoula[...]nsite of Thompson. July 2, 1909 - Caspar Stoeker came over from Belknap. Mr[...]uld like. His
Casper Stoecker was born April 1852 Germany to Casper appearance shows that h[...]to W ashington state Casper died Sept 20, 1913, he was buried Sept. 21, 1913
with the Cox Army, aka Industrial W orkers[...]iod of time in Thompson (Death certif. # 1024, very uninformative)
and Casper noted two things[...]hen one of the Army men asked Casper July 12, 1912 - Relatives in the East Seek Fred Stoecker -
what[...]he was seen in east Helena, Montana. He is 27 years of age,
abundant game and fish and that pe[...]al census Thompson Falls, Missoula Co.,
Mt. (June 2) he notes that he is 48 years of age and single;[...]tar Lodge #33 of the International Order of
April 21, 1905 - Fred Butte is now making his home with h[...]Falls, Mt. Friday send us the bill.
July 20, 1906 - Casper Stocker, the sturdy ranchman from[...]summer with her sister, Mrs. A. W . Thayer.
Sept. 21, 1906 - Every time the newspaper mentione[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1204)[...]cers noted the bullet hole in the
In April of 1952 Martin was a tail sawyer for the[...]after
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. April 23, 1936 - W illiams had attended the[...]in the chest in the
Albert Stout was born Oct. 21, 1946 Mont. His adoptive vicinity of t[...]Charles R. Stout
(Original Cemetery Block #2 lot # 25.) Charles R. Stout[...]he was residing in Thompson Falls and
17, 1974 - 2 Officers, millworker killed in shoot-out. - Two[...]March 17, 1943 through Feb. 5, 1946. Serial # 31320345.
dead in an unexplained shooting that occurre[...]am, 44; Game W arden Gene Sara, 50; Albert Stout, 25. 1884 - page 5 col 1 - $50 Reward - for t[...]tout was 5 feet 8 inches high, had dark hair, was 27 years
Stout trailer home in answer to a call fro[...]oint blank and hit Sara while he was Calif); 2] Violet, Sept. 10, 1897 W inston, Mt. (Frank E.
s[...]. 31, 1900 Townsend,
two or three shots from his .22 pistol at Stout. Mt. (Clement, Calif); 4] Ruth, Sept. 5, 1902 Townsend
Stout fired again at Sara and then emp[...]tol and (lives Calif.); 7] Monte, Jan. 28, 1910 Plains, Mt. - June 3,
gun belt as he left[...]Minnie A. W illet was born Dec. 1872 Kansas. Her parents
W illiams’ body wa[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1205)1332 Pioneers and Early Set[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Feb. 21, 1913
when Luella and Violet were sent to Seattle, W ashington to page 2 col 3 - Plains Items - Mrs. John R. Stout receive[...]te ill at Townsend,
Sanders County Signal Sept 12, 1907 - John Stout, who Montana, and no[...]Mt. Friday her niece Ruth Stout.
Sept. 20, 1907 - John R. Stout, until recently with the[...]at Glendive, Montana, took charge page 2 col 3 - Plains Items - Mrs. Clara Dillingham, a s[...]newspaper fraternity in the eastern June 12, 1914 - page 3 - John R. Stout, editor and manage[...]ry lists John Stout.
Sanders County Signal Nov. 28, 1907 - Mr. Stout has The 1915 Thom[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday
Sanders County Signal Dec. 12, 1907 - Mrs. M. A. W illet March 5, 1915 -[...]ers. June 25, 1915 - page 4 - Mrs. John R. Stout and children[...]early a month, returned to Spokane Aug. 20, 1915 - page 3 - Gov Sam. V. Stewart on the 18th[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Feb. 2, 1912 - page 3 - Hon. J. R. Stout of the Plains[...]welcome visitor at the Ledger on No. 42 W ednesday for Drummond to look at a
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1206)[...]Violet Stout
April 21, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - The many friends[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Misses Luella and Violet Stout
April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - After working a[...]family are residing in Thompson Falls.
May 12, 1916 - page 2 col 4 - Additional Briefs - According The[...]ere, the past week, John R. Stout former May 12, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Miss Violet Stout[...]Frank was born Feb. 20, 1892 Seattle, W ashington to
Minnie died Dec. 1919 S[...]David Landsburg and Lucy B.
The 1920 federal census, Newport, Stevens Co., W ash.,[...]Matt married Laura E. ____ ca 1892 and they had the
Luella S[...]following children; 1] Mary A., July 1892 Mt.; 2] Matt C.,
Luella Stout was born July 3, 1896 To[...]with J R. Laura E. ____ was born March 1872 N. C.
Stout[...]Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Mt. May 22, 1904 -
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fal[...]“Coyote Bill” Kills Bear - Missoula, May 21 - One of the
July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Misses Luella and Violet Stout[...]ears at Lincoln high school, from about 12 miles up the Rattlesnake canyon from Missoula.
wh[...]e. The animal was a large mother bear,
Thurs. May 26, 1916 - page 2 col 1 - Change in Telephone and w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1207)[...]) Streeton was born May 30, 1953 Hot March 26, 1915 - front page col 2 - Anton Strig, one of the
Springs, Mt. to George[...]ked 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 deceased was about 25
Theresa Rae was married to Terry L. Streeton, an[...]d not respond in any way.
Theresa Rae died May 2, 1979 Kingman, Ariz., with He was bur[...]ried in Plains cemetery under the name of
section 25 plot # 12. Antoi[...]-
Falls Resident Dies In Arizona Accident. - A 1972 graduate Ben String[...]ccident W ednesday morning, May 1884 - page 2 col 2 - The Excitment Spreading - abstracted
2, 30 miles west of Kingman, Ariz., her parents, M[...]odtbeck
said. The driver of the car, Terry Ellis, 21, Canton, S.D., The Sanders County[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1208)[...];
Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday May 12, 1911 - right foot off at instep.
Local N[...]e ptting up a dancing pavilion, Thurs. Oct. 21, 1920 - abstracted from a large article on the
soda wa[...]am
Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday May 26, 1911 - Strom, candidate for clerk of th[...]l, Camas, Mt. Friday June 16, 1911 - 17, 1921 - W illiam Strom, formerly Clerk of Court has ju[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Plains in 1925 at the time of her mother, Belle Shelledy’s
Aug. 23, 1912 - front page - (Under) Plains Boy[...]Accidentally Shot; Died W ednesday - Plains Aug. 22 - W ill Sanders County Independent Ledger[...]been spending part of Thurs. March 31, 1921 - Plains - W illiam Strom of
the week in Plains.[...]The Plainsman Thurs. Plains, Mt. April 23, 1936 -
Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Friday Nov. 29, 1912 W illiam M. Strom is recovering at his h[...]clerk of the district court, was Book 1, page 294, April 9, 1938 - W illiam C. Strom of
a visitor in Camas the 29th. He sold his pool hall and Plains w[...]ho came over with him W illiam died Feb. 2, 1941 with burial Feb. 6, 1941 in the
and took ch[...]born Nov. 6, 1908, in Aneta, ND., to Joseph
April 23, 1915 - page 3 - Clerk of the Court W m. Strom[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. April 2002 -
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1209)[...]hite; of
Schlepp, 93 years of age, died April 16, 2002 Pinehurst, legal age born Minneapolis, Hen[...]W itnesses: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bosworth.
1925, at age 16, she graduated from W ibaux County Hi[...]me ranch helping her Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Mr. and Mrs. Strong moved
parents.[...]ndependent Ledger, Thompson Falls,
retiring in 1972. Mo[...]the marriage; 1] James
(Marilyn) of Stevensville 2] Roy of Pinehearst 3] June[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Missoula[...]ts to build. Office at the Sullivan
retired in 1972 from Ray Bjork School in Helena. b[...]y head bridge builder on the Northern
On April 12, 1979, she and Jacob Schlepp of Ovando were[...]Kellogg. She was a member of the Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Local Happenings - James Stuart,
Daughte[...]was born about in Minneapolis, May 12, 1905 - John Stuart has recently received[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1210)[...]les
Jack married Hilda Mae Vantresse on October 28, 1933 at Ed Styles was an IOOF Charte[...]Star Lodge No. 33 IOOF - On April 5, 1889 a
July 29, 1938 at Chippewa Falls, W is.; 2] Daniel; 3] Roger; meeting was called to ord[...]d Fellows of
Hilda Mae Vantresse was born July 12, 1913 Thompson Falls. The fo[...]r at mining.
children: - 1] Thelma Jan. 30, 1934; 2] Daniel
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 26, Fred Sular
1945 - The W ay It W as - 28 Years Ago - Dec. 26, 1945 - Sanders County Independent Le[...]the deer)- The state should put W ed. Feb. 5, 1925 - Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sular and family left
on bou[...]M aud F. Sullings
Jack retired in 1972 The[...]age of 69 years in Sandpoint, Idaho. Aug. 26, 1910 - page 3 - School Notes - Sept. 6, 1910
Fu[...]rs - Second and Third grade -
W ednesday February 23 with Rev. Ralph Daughterty of the Maude[...]ont page - School notes - The following
74 years, 2 months, and was buried July 20 in the W hitepine teachers have been engage[...]her son. Original cemetery F. Sullings.
blk # 2, lot # 168. Informant: Loretta W eatherford, Bish[...]Flood. Her siblings were: 1] Thomas F. W ard; 2] W illiam
Thelma Stuner was born Jan. 30, 1934[...]d Mrs. B. R. Sullivan and family leave
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1211)[...]he earned a rifle marksmanship
F. Farley for $575 20x75 feet in Thompson Falls. badge[...]Martin ‘Joe’ Joseph Sullivan was born Oct. 28, 1923 St. with the home extension service, and[...]artin Joseph
Joe was inducted into the Army May 22, 1943 from the Sullivan Jr., formerly o[...]hineland, Central Europe. Joe married on Dec. 23, 1955, in W inona, Minn. The couple
was discharg[...]d-raising drives.
Joe married Inez Hinrich Dec. 23, 1955, in W inona, Minn. She was a longti[...]rn
and they had the following sons: 1] Thomas J.; 2] Patrick J. Montana Selective Service System. In 1958, she joined the
Inez Ella Hinrich was born Dec. 29, 1917, in Long Greater Federation o[...]and district offices, she was
Inez died May 8, 2003 Plains, Mt., with burial was held the o[...]g creative
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. May 15, 2003 Thompson table decorations and par[...]ed in death by her parents,
died Thursday, May 8, 2003 at Clark Fork Valley Nursing brother[...]of Thompson Falls;
Mrs. Sullivan was born Dec. 29, 1917, in Long Prairie, sons Thom[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1212)[...]Sargent Co. B 69th NY Infantry; entered June 1862;
agent, a high school and college teacher, a Mari[...]wife, Independent, Helena, Montana April 26, 1884 - Thompson
mother, grandmother, teacher an[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
introducing her sister, Miss Nellie Sullivan, wh[...]t Bought. (Names of banks they are affliated
June 25, 1909 - Miss Nellie Sullivan, school teacher at[...]mner, formerly assistant
W eekly Montanian Dec. 26, 1895 - T. J. Sullivan is relief cashier of t[...]1884 - page 5 col 2 - Local News - Geor. N. Sumner, cashier[...]Anna R. Clark.
Tom married Betty W right Sept. 24, 1939 Thompson Forrest G. &[...]born.
Information from their marriage record #1323 in the Forrest married Vera L. W ick[...]a, Mt.
C. Sullivan of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 26 years of age Vera Louise W ickersham was born April 25, 1914
born Plains, Mt., to Edward A. Sullivan an[...]A. W right and Vera died May 31, 2007 Plains, Mt. with burial in the
Florence I. Coe[...]hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
married Sept. 24, 1939 Thompson Falls, Mt. by Emil F.[...]dained Minister. W itnesses: Loraine Baldwin 2007 Thurs. - Vera Louise Sund, 93, of Thompson Fal[...]passed away May 31, 2007 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital -
Betty W right was born about 1922 Newport, W ashington Long Term Care in Pla[...]Coe. Vera was born April 25, 1914 in Spokane, W ash., the sixth[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1213)[...]ived in Lewiston, Idaho until purchasing Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - John Susich, who[...]he years. Jack G. Sutherland was born March 25, 1939 to Melton
Vera will be especially rememb[...]ater in Thompson Falls, where he attended school 12 years.
1998.[...]d by her son, Dave (Linda) of Thompson 1962, serving on Guam and aboard several ships on both[...]Sanders County Ledger, ThompsonFalls, Mt. Oct. 2, 1958
W yo., Libby (John) Phillips of Bainbridge[...]ces will be held at W hitepine Cemetery at 1962 Thurs. page 3 - Norfolk, Va.- Jack G. Sutherland,
11 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2007. Arrangements are being radioman th[...]lls, Mt. Oct. 11,
Alfred Sundvold was born Dec. 26, 1889 Stavanger, 1962 Thurs. Page 7 - Sutherland Gets Navy Discharge -[...]Jack and Carol A. Nysted were married at
II page 23), at that time renouncing his allegiance to Haak[...]D.
VII, King of Norway. He also noted that he was 24 years of Jack was employed mostly in west[...]No. 32 in Missoula.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompso[...]family committal was held on W ednesday Sept. 23 at the
Aug. 11, 1916 - Heard on the Streets - E.[...], W ashington. Sept. 24, 1998.)
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1214)1342 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]Sutherland served 12 years as county commissioner after
M ilton[...]nen) Sutherland being elected in 1942. Later he was elected mayor of
Milton Charles Sutherland was born April 15, 1902 to Thompson Falls. He is a past presiden[...]a of Lions
Milt married Rosa Halonen Oct. 16, 1926 Malta, Mt. and Clubs. He is a charter member of the Thompson Falls club
they had: 1] Jean Feb. 1, 1928 (Lee Holdsambeck of and achieved a record of 30 years of perfect attendance.
Missoula; 2] Jimmie April 26, 1930; 3] Milton Duane Aug. Mrs. Sutherland is a deaconess in the Community Church,
6, 1924 Miles City, Mont; 4] Jack G.[...]ge.
Halonen and Anna. Her siblings were; 1] John; 2] Jennie ca Coming here for the reunion wer[...].; Gertrude Aho, Missoula, Michol Ann Fyett
Sept. 24, 1964 Milt Sutherland resigned from running the[...]and - M. C. (Melt) Milt died Jan 27, 1980 buried Jan 30, 1980 Thompson
Sutherland wa[...]esday from Falls Fraternal cemetery Sec. 12 lot # 1.
St. Patrick Hospital where he underwent major throat Rosa died Oct 9, 1989 buried Oct 12, 1989 Thompson
surgery two weeks ago.[...]Falls Fraternal cemetery - Sec. 12 lot #2.
He and Mrs. Sutherland, who has been in Missou[...]elt Melton Duane was born Aug. 6, 1924 Miles City, Mont.
completes his recovery. They e[...]Duane entered the Marine Corps Aug. 26, 1941 Butte,
everyone.[...]erse with friends as in the past military Sept. 29, 1945 at Camp Pendleton, Ca. At the time
when he[...]armada, bound for the conquest
married Oct. 16, 1926 at Malta after meeting at a dance at[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1215)[...]metery.)
Bernard I. Sutliff was born Dec. 30, 1928 Newport, W a. The 1913 Thompson Falls Pol[...]carpenter.
Bernard entered the Army Oct. 2, 1946 from Butte, The Sanders County[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt.
Alice was born December 26, 1867 in Marshaltown, Friday April 24, 1914 - front page col 4 - Niles Body Found
Boon[...]er Ada - Eli Martin Smith Clarks Fork river the 28th of last November, was recovered
born January 8[...]ntified 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).[...]Mrs. Alice Sutter of son, Sept 7, 1915; 2] daughter; 3] Marjorie Oct. 31, 1916 -
Thompson F[...]s Information from their marriage license # 227 in the
only separated by 13 days. The Smiths had[...]s, Mt. - O. C.
Lawrence Benjamin on October 6, 1892, and Ethel on May Swain of Hope, Idaho; white; 25 years of age born Fairoaks,
14, 1895 while livin[...]eviously married - married to Susan Lillian W ort
27th about ¼ mile south of Rokeby Road. On June 1,[...]t., to David W ort and Ella Viola
outlived her by 24 years dying August 9, 1961. Cox[...]the IOOF July 1, Mrs. Fred W oodworth.
1902 - Jan 1, 1903.[...]rming the ceremony and
Falls, Mt. Friday November 27, 1914 front page. Ruth Howard and[...]. For several seasons he has been the
July 19, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. Swain Dead - W ord was[...]t of friends in wishing them
Indiana, Dec. 31, 1852. She leaves a husband, three sons a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1216)[...]Falls, Montana

Susan Lillian was born June 25, 1895 Missoula, Missoula been ill but a[...]eported that Dr. Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 26, 1918 - page eight - News of
Montgomery, formerl[...]Clyde died Jan. 12, 1926 Kellogg, Idaho
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Lillian married #2 Ed Anderson in 1926 Kellogg, Idaho.
May 10, 1917 - front page col 5[...]W enatchee, W a.
Swain has received an offer of $125 a month from the
baseball team at Circle, a litt[...]team also wishes the services burial June 24th in the W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
of[...]Gus died at the age of 80 years, 11months, 12 days, Oct.
place Mr. Swain pitched last ye[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1217)[...]k directory lists him as
Sweetman took place Dec. 22 in Seattle in the Plymouth storekeeper[...]company, and will be located at the
graduated in -25 from the University of Montana, majoring[...]he Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was Jan. 2, 1914 - page 3 - T. B. Rowley, assistant to Mr.
a[...]Missoula on No. 42, yesterday, returning today.
Mr. Sweetman is a[...]there he was identified with the Sigma March 24, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - C. W .
Chi’s a[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, During Construction - In the Sunday Anaconda Standard
1923 - Senior Plans - Evelyn Swett, Teaching.[...]iends who predict that he
Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 25, 1918 - page two col 2 - W ill will render valuable aid to the so[...]company. He has been in Montana nearly 20 years and
The Sanders County Independen[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1218)[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 28, 1918 - page eight - Local Items
Ro[...]or her home at Richmond, W is., Sunday
June 7, 1932; 2] Dixie L March 23, 1927; 3] Richard D. afternoon after a visit of nearly a year here. Mrs. Austin will
June 12, 1930.[...]dependent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.
W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Local Happenings - Entertained for[...]In the 1900 federal census (June 12) he stated that he
Robert joined the American[...]the United States in 1860 (40 years ago); that
1932. There was no other information on his card.[...]no and did George Tattersall died Jan. 8, 1920 Missoula, Mt.
so at many gatherings. At one of t[...]vich, who was also well certificate # 3282 Vol 1 folio # 131 noted that he resided in
known[...]ishman from London. He was a
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - R. G. Tapp, band and lion hu[...]Independent Ledger, Thompson Oct. 29, 1922 on early residents of Thompson Falls.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Nov. 21, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr. R. The Sa[...]000. No insurance. He had just laid in his winter
20, 1919 from Camp Jesup, GA.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. April 27, The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]Emil Tatterson
Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 21, 1918 - page eight - Local Items Emil Tat[...]W . Tatro, a nephew of Mrs. F. L. Austin, as 21 years old and single; that he was boardin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1219)[...]Jim died Friday June 29, 1990 Thompson Falls, Mt. with[...]ndependent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thur. Mar. 25, Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. June
1925 - Local Debating Team W ins from Libby - The[...]debating team, composed of Friday, June 29, at his home in Thompson Falls.
Ethel Allen, Ali[...]team in debate. The On April 5, 1942, he married Doris Mae Boyse in Troy,
Thompson tea[...]was a member of the Lions Club and the
July 1, 1920 - Mrs. F. C. Taylor, wife of former operator at[...]im Davina,
Garvin V. Taylor was born March 8, 1923 Foley, Mo. to Seattle four sons; Nickson,[...]Service of Thompson Falls.
Garvin died Feb. 17, 2000 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital Memorial[...]1884 - front page col 2 - Names of miners in the district as
Ja[...]Larwin;
Jim married Doris Mae Boyse April 5, 1942 Troy, Mo., James Mathews; H. Blase; Lewis[...]and they had the following children: 1] Gayle F.; 2] Kim P. H. McFadden; J. D. Taylor; L[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1220)[...]road agent in Thompson Falls Nov. 10, Jan. 12, 1917 - page 5 - Local Items - Sanford Teed, who[...]s County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Feb. 12, 1909 - Thompson Falls first resident pastor, Rev[...]nd made a most favorable impression and July 25, 1913 - front page col 2 - Teeters Dead. - Libby, Mt.,
will likely please the Thompson church going people. July 21 - Jacob Teeters, age 78, one of the best known and
Sanders County Signal, Thur. Feb. 27, 1909 - Rev. most interesting charact[...]Ida Teed 21 years old and single; that he was a laborer at t[...]ts his house.
following children: 1] W . Sanford; 2] Bessie Alys Teed born
about 1889 Detroit, Michig[...]ne 5, 1917 Earl Tennant was born March 26, 1903 Encampment,
W orld W ar I draft card noted[...]Earl married Myrtle Mae W allman Dec. 14, 1927.
W . Sanford Teed Mae was born March 21, 1902.
W . Sanford Teed was born to George Teed and I[...]e Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 25 plot
of Arthur Mee and Bessie Teed Aug. 1[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1221)[...]ntana 1351

Dec.21, 1961 front page col. 6 - Funeral Services Held[...]s tree Enid Gibson was born July 14, 1872 Ill. to ______ Gibson
with his wife. The Rev. Joh[...]ucted by members of Thompson Bernheim); 2] sister (F. M. Stonsifer).
Falls Lodge No. 70, AF[...]North Idaho New, Sandpoint, Idaho Jan. 22, 1904 - A. W .
Burial was in the Masonic IOOF c[...]Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - Mar 29, 1906 -
10A west of Thompson Falls and were disc[...]the clutch was for a term of two years and $12,000.
released, the car started up and headed towa[...]April 20, 1906 - Fred C. Stoddard and wife of Missoula
Mr. Tennant was born March 26, 1903 at Encampment, deeded to A. W[...]o all of block 36
W yo., and came to Montana in 1921. He received his of the original to[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
in 1927. Joining the Forest Service, his first assignment was May 25, 1906 - A. W . Thayer who recently became
to the[...]ect
He and Mae W allman were married Dec. 14, 1927. creek expects to occupy the John[...]ree nephews and two nieces. Sept. 20, 1907 - A. W . Thayer returned to town on Friday[...]worse. She
cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 25 plot # 16. may stay there for the s[...]ert W . & Enid Thayer July 24, 1908 - A. W . Thayer, the mining expert,[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1222)1352 Pioneers and Early Set[...], Montana

Bernheim who lives in Denver. (In 1912 Mrs. Bernheirm accompanied by the lat[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Aug. 11, 1911 - page 2 - Thanks - The Thompson Falls
April 1, 1910 - pag[...]nd and reports prospects of a big rush June 28, 1912 - front page - Local Men Organize Big Drug
in the[...]is a vacancy on the school board of District No. 2 S. Conger constitute the stockholders.
([...]notice The new company is capitalized at $20,000, divided into
to that effect just before leaving for Nevada last ---ing. W e 1200 shares of a par value of $25 per share, with power to
are informed that up to[...]18 and 19 in block 28 on Capital hill this week from A. W .,
The San[...]yer and will improve them in the near future
Oct. 21, 1910 - page 3 - A. W . Thayer and wife r[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1223)[...]Arthur James Thayer was born March 8, 1892 Thompson
following: Albert W illiam Thayer of Tho[...]alls, Mt. to Charles Chester Thayer and Catherine
27 years of age; born May 30, 1891 Thompson Falls,[...]dium height; medium build; Arthur died June 25, 1930 Thompson Falls (the result of
grey colored[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mont. June 25,
The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thomps[...]harles Thayer was born at
Falls, Mt. Thurs. March 28, 1918 - page eight - Local Items Thompson Falls March 8, 1892, the third of five boys and
- Albert Thayer, who[...]pects to go to inducted into the service July 24, 1918, served as a private
the eastern part of t[...]following children: 1] disability, November 26, 1918. W as an invalid every since,
Ermine 1919 - 1977 (George Haven); 2] Lyman Albert. spending four years in Veterans hospital at Helena, the rest
1921.[...]ls.
Information from their marriage license #4552 in the He died June 20, 1930, age 38 years, three months and 12
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula, Mt. - Alber[...]e brothers,
Thayer of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 28 years of age born Charles, Albert and Fred,[...]s, Mt.; white; for the calender years of 1926, 1927 and 1930.
no age noted; born Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]ll - she had not been previously married - 210 lists his father Charles, brothers Albert and C[...]born in Ohio.
missing - 50 years Ago, Nov. 9, 1932 - Albert Thayer was (The History of Char[...]ripples married Sarah Ann Elliot April 1832 Geneva, NY when he
and it proved to be a rich nug[...]onsiderably over two ounces. Traverse, Mi.; 2] Sarah J. Dec. 3, 1850 W est Seneca, NY -
The T[...]rage Herbert abt 1851 Oh.; 4] Mary E. Oct. 12, 1853 Oh - Dan
wages the nugget above described was located. W hich 28, 1899 Vergennes Twp, Kent, Mi.; 5] Charles Chest[...]e mountain country men are prospecting and 1922 (married W hipple); 7] Clara abt 1858 NY (married[...]Mr. Hall); 8] Franklin M. Feb. 1860 NY - 1928 Grand
this year. The hundreds and thousands of men like the Rapids, Kent Mi.; 9] Mary F. about 1862; 10] Nathan
Thayers working through the hills hav[...]1] Elliot Lewelyn Oct. 11, 1866 NY - Sept. 11, 1942
there been such a revival of gold mining prospecting as the Tumwater, W a.; 12] Charles Arthur Dec. 12, 1870
west is witnessing now. Brookfield, Madison, MY - Nov. 25, 1940 Antrim, Mi.
Albert W . Thayer di[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1224)[...]Custer, Battle Creek, Mich. Albert is
1889 Mont. 2] Albert born May 1890 Mont. 3] Arthur born[...]s awaiting a chance to serve his county.
March 1892 Mont. 4] Fred born June 1894 Mont. 5] Frank[...]year. Fred and
Catherine Elizabeth Martin; white; 22 years of age born Arthur going from thi[...]Catherine ‘Bessie’ died Nov. 1927 with burial in the W ild
Charlotte Povisher/Proi[...]re J. C. McGinnis page 161 June 15, 1927 names her children;
and Mrs. Agnes Mix, both residents of Thompson Falls, Mt. 1] Albert; 2] Arthur; 3] Charles; 4] Frank; 5] Fred. All
(Coul[...]ate.
Catherine Elizabeth (Bessie) was born June 22, 1867 Sanders County Independent L[...]arlotte Mt. W ed. Nov. 16, 1927 - Mrs. Charles Thayer Passes After
Povisher/Proi[...]red hair. (Another source noted her birth as June 22, 1864). months duration. She became paralyzed and was helpless
The W eekly Montanian Jan. 12, 1895 page 3 - Chas with one hand f[...]s farm free and clear. 22, 1864. Died Friday November 11, 1927.
According to Chester’s granddaughter, June[...]alls. Two brothers and one sister in Cincinnati,
12 years in Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thayer an[...]he river. Mr. of 93 years. Burial was March 24, 1943 in the W ild Rose
Thayer says that they ar[...]r packed supplies over the buried March 24 in the family plot at the W ild Rose
trai[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1225)[...]Martin. Ermine Irene Thayer was born (Sept 28) Dec. 29, 1919
“Charlie” served in the Army. Later[...]nt Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. LeRoy, 1939; 2] Leola LaVelle, 1941; 3] Susan Hann 1952.
W ed. May 9, 1934 Thompson. Falls, Mt. - Many Information from their marriage license # 1262 in the
Prospecting on Vermillion - The Thayer boy[...]W illard Havens of Garrison, Mont.; white; 23 years of age
operations on Vermillion. They have[...]hayer reports George Havens was born Aug. 25, 1914 Paul Butte,
that his brother Albert is rec[...]ge died Nov. 1977 Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., Mt.,
$2.00 per day. Ed. Coleman, Bernie Russell and Harry[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Charles died July 12, 1971 Columbia Falls, Mont. at the June 7, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Frank M. Fayer of
age of 82 year. His body was returned to Thompson for[...]and sent to Camp
he was of the Montana Pvt Co E 324th Inf 81st Engineers Freemont, Calif. for[...]lls, Mt. Thurs. July the calender year of 1927 only there he was listed as a
15, 1971 page 8 co[...]a for almost 30 years, 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.[...]the chapel of Sanders County Ledger May 15, 1929 Thompson Falls,
the Montana Veterans Home[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1226)[...]with June 1, 1894 and passed away Dec. 8, 1952 at the age of 58
the exception of 12 years in which the family lived in year[...]roads until drafted into the armed forced June 29, 1918. He
passed away last W ednesday morning at[...]ong the first to France as a Private of Co. E. 324th Infantry until honorably
enlist at the call. H[...]a father and four the calender years of 1927, 1929 and 1930.
brothers namely, Charles C., Albert W[...]was united in marriage to Susan Thayer July 31, 1928
L. Thayer.[...]sday, Dec.
Fred married Henreatta Anderson July 26, 1978 Ashton, 11, at 2:00 p.m. The Reverend b. V. Edworthy will officiat[...]#2 Lucille (M onahan)
Frederick Lee & Susan[...]1894 Belknap, Lyman Albert was born Feb. 28, 1921, in the Mabel
Mont. to Charles Chester Thayer an[...]derick Lee “Fred” enlisted into the Army June 29, educated at Thompson Falls, graduating[...]am.
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 Pri[...]South Pacific.
Thompson Falls, Mt. in Volume 2 page 5. After his disc[...]l in
brother Albert W ., with two children July 1927 Kalispell, Thompson Falls only to decide t[...]offer and
Mt.: (step-children: 1] Ermine K. Sept. 28, 1919; 2] work for the Anaconda company .
Lyman Albert. ‘Bud” Feb. 3, 1921.) Fred and Susan had Bud married Luann Johnson on Sept. 24, 1971 at
the following children: 1] June Marie, June 16, 1929; 2] Anaconda and bought a home on Lost Creek[...]Johnson and family of
Fred died December 8, 1952 Thompson Falls, Mt. of a Modesto, Calif.
heart attack in his home and was buried December 11, 1952 Bud was a man that loved the outdoors,[...]erry or mushroom hunts or just being ‘out’
1952 W ednesday - Fred L. Thayer Dies After Ext[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1227)[...]Marshall K. Thayer of Hell Gate, Mont, aged 20 and Hazel
He and Luann had a son and two daugh[...]year ago. The newly wedded couple
Legion Post No. 21 color guard. Anaconda Eagles Aerie no. wi[...]March 26, 1909 - Notice is hereby given that Mrs. M. K.[...]Falls, Mt. Friday
son: 1] Marshal Cranston, ca 1926; 2] Delwyn Lloyd, Nov. May 28, 1909 - M. K. Thayer, lately operator at Eddy, l[...]a position.
Cranston David Milby was born Oct. 12, 1910 Milton, The Sanders County Led[...]13, 1979 Spokane, W ash., with burial March 24, 1911 - page 3 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. K.
in C[...]left last
Marshall Knight Thayer was born April 25, 1888 Tuesday for Mammoth Spring[...]respondent.
Hazel Penniston in Thompson on August 26, 1908. They The Sanders County Led[...]ldren: 1] Maizie M. Oct. 9, 1909 March 20, 1914 - page 2 - In the divorce action of Marshal
Thompson Falls, Mt. (Cranston Milby); 2] Fredrick L. K. Thayer of Hope agains[...]age license # 47 in the Mont., October 26, 1908, and have two children, a girl aged
Sander[...]shall Knight Thayer of Hell Gate, Montana; white; 20 respondent.
years of age born Minneapol[...]esota to Marshall is enumerated in the 1920 federal census in
Nathan Albert Thayer and Mary[...]f children: 1] Maime, 11 years born Mt.; 2] Frederick, 9 years
Thompson, Montana; white; 18[...]had not been married previously - married August 26, and ashes buried in Thayer, MO.
1908 Th[...]followed, remains will be interred in Thayer
Aug. 28, 1908 - Justice Pruden on W ednesday afte[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1228)[...]Thayer, found dead at his home in Hope on Sept. 12, died Sanders County Signal Thurs. June 5,[...]on M&M Thiring, NP agent at Thompson
April 25, 1888.[...]d at Hope for 40 years and was a retired Feb. 26, 1909 - Mrs. G. R. Theiring departed on Tuesday[...]Nov. 12, 1909 - Every Tuesday afternoon and evening, Mrs.[...]he
following children: 1] Marshall Cranston, ca 1926; 2] announcement that Burt Sinclair of Cou[...]he Northern
Cranston David Milby was born Oct. 12, 1910 Milton - Pacific at Thompson to su[...]esents the idea of being
Cranston married wife #2 Anna V. Triplett. summarily re[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 21, regret heard on every side where his[...]rs. Thiering departed Monday for
Lola died Nov. 20, 1975 Plains, Mt., at the age of 52 years Sandpoint, where she will visit for a time and then go to the
with burial Nov. 22, 1975 in the W hitepine Cemetery, coast.
W hitepine, Mt. Greenwood Addition lot # 42. Informant: The 1910 federal census has[...]reserved for Richard). The 1920 federal census has the family residing in Seattl[...]n.
Augustus ‘Gus’ R. Theiring was born Aug. 29, 1878 Gus died Oct. 31, 1938 Mario[...]Bertha died April 18, 1942 Clackamas Co., Ore.
Gus married Bertha E. Rober[...]y had
the following children: 1] June Rita, June 12, 1901 Mn - Robert George Theiring
Oct. 5, 1992 (#1 Charles W illiamson - one child; #2 John Robert George Theiring was born March 8, 1903 Mn., to
Filkins Knoff).; 2]Robert, March 8, 1903 Mn. Augu[...]Roberts.
Bertha Elizabeth Roberts was born Aug. 29, 1874 W isc. to Robert married Agnes Hesseldinz Oct. 9, 1929 Pasco,
Richard Roberts and Mattie Mary George.[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Aug. 28, 1908 - G. B. Theiring and little son departed f[...]lowing: Leonard Thibedeau of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 22
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1229)[...]. B. Russell of Plains, Mt.; Thurs. Sept. 9, 1920 - Miss Cecilia Thieman arrived here
single; shor[...]peaks louder
Richard Thiegs was born Dec. 18, 1921 Bowman, North than words of her popula[...]ichard married a second time to Vera Lansing Dec. 21, The 1913 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him.
1977.
Vera Lansing was born Aug. 23, 1919 Kalispell, Mt. Atwo[...]s) Thomas
Vera died at the age of 88 years Nov. 28, 2007 Las Atwood Churchill Thomas was b[...]rver Atwood. There were 10 children in the Thomas
2007 Thurs. - Las Cruces, New Mexico - Former Thomp[...]ra Lansing Thiegs, 88, passed away Nov. 1852 - 1932 W y.; 2] Elijah Hackett 1855; 3] Nelson
28, 2007 in New Mexico. Cushman 1857 - 1935; 4] Herman Albertus 1860- 1927
Vera was born Aug. 23, 1919 in Kalispell. She worked in Taunton,[...]Cushman 1868; 7] Reuel Atwood 1870; 8] unnamed 1872-
Thompson Falls. 1872; 9] Clarence Elmer 1873; 10] Hannah Cobb 1876.[...]sed by the 1880
for many years, were married Dec. 21, 1977. Following their federal census. His a[...]Nov. 10, 1890, Brockton,
Richard died Aug. 14, 2008 Las Cruces, New Mexico with Plymouth Co., Ma.; 2] Lucille N. Sept. 10, 1894 Sunshine,
cremation an[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. 2008, Anna W ing Howes was born Feb. 12, 1861 Sandwich,
Thurs. - Richard Thiegs - Former[...]ah M.
dentist Richard Thiegs passed away Aug. 14, 2008 in Las Cobb.
Cruces, New Mexico.[...]the 1900 federal
Dr. Thiegs was born Dec. 18, 1921 in Bowman, North census in Meeteets,[...]Atwood made a W ill on Feb. 24, 1903, found in the
He retired from dental pra[...]anders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls on page 72
Dr. Thiegs was preceded in death by his parents[...]dren; 1] Atwood died Sept 1916 in Thompson Falls; 2]
second wife, Vera.[...]Jan. 5, 1912 - front page - Makes Serious Charges - Plains,[...]rand theft.
High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - for the The complaint alleges that Thomas, who is a real estate
years 1919-1920 and 1920 - 1921 school years - Miss agent, appropria[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Thurs. Aug. 5, 1920 - Miss Cecilia Theman, who has been Jan. 19, 1912 - page 4 - Born, Tuesday morning, to Mr. and
spen[...]on her return trip to Thompson Falls May 10, 1912 - front page - Court News - Case of A C.
t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1230)[...]a verdict of guilty and leaving Book 1, page 127 Nov. 30, 1915 - James Hylent of Village
the puni[...]s printing the Sanders County Ledger.
July 19, 1912 - page 4 - Dixon Doings - A. W . Cope and A.[...]tate business. Sept. 29, 1916 - front page col 1, 2, & 3 - A. C. Thomas
The Sanders County Ledger,[...]densed portions) - Four Shots
Jan. 3, 1913 - page 2 - condensed - A. C. Thomas Acquitted Fired[...]ss Colby walked rapidly down the street and
Feb. 12, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. A. C. Thomas and daughter,[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Dixon 2 years ago. Survivors: wife; 1 son and 2 daughters.
March 26, 1915 - page 3 - Atwood C. Thomas returned[...]sentenced to 10 years in prison, served 5.
April 23, 1915 - page 3 - A. C. Thomas and son Leo[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1231)1362 Pioneers and Early Se[...]ed, the defendant testified, she had borrowed a .32
E. Dodds, a brother Mason. The services at the ch[...]ndly suggested
Oct. 13, 1916 - front page col 1 & 2 - Coroner’s Jury Finds that she had three[...]him.
Ainsworth and J. Manire implicated by Jury. (2 column This was about the most incred[...]. The house which they Ledger of Nov. 22, 1962 Thur. (picture) - Miss Anita Colby,
formerly occu[...]16 trial here at which former Sen. Burton K.
Oct. 20, 1916 - Ainsworth W aives Hearing - Murder Case[...]iss Colby was employed by the Sanders County
Oct. 27, 1916 - front page col 6 - Thomas Heirs Seek[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger Thurs. Aug. 28, 1919
come to Thompson Falls during the summer o[...]t Enterprise, which was hotly - Spokane Aug. 26 - Miss Edith Colby convicted Dec. 6,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1232)[...].
board of prison commissioners until March 14, 1924, it was James R. Thomas was married to[...]entenced The earliest we have James is 1912 when he moved to
to a term of 12 years in the Montana penitentiary following[...]from a political quarrel at Thompson Falls Sept. 28, directory. He was working for the Thompson[...]ssoula.
Clarence W illiam Thomas was born March 22, 1920. The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk di[...]riday
formerly of Thompson Falls on Friday May 5, 2000 at the May 14, 1915 - page 4 - James[...]to
A memorial service was set for Saturday, May 27, 2000 at Missoula yesterday, to visit with relatives and take in the
2 p.m. in the Community Congregational Church of[...]pany. Mr. Thomas will have charge of a
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - School Starts Sept. 4 th - large increas[...]Dormitory Registration. Board and room will be $12.50 statistics.
per month - from out of t[...]born 1927 and Dorothy Lucille born 1928. George attended[...]14, 1960 page 3 col 2 - Former Resident Dies in Spokane -
In t[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1233)[...]1897 Mt.; 2] Nellie Oct. 1898 Mt.
Survivors include her hus[...]e 3 - Joe Thomas, one of the well known
1897 Mt.; 2] Nellie Oct. 1898 Mt.; 3] Charles; 4] Herbert, 5][...]st visit.
Horse Plains, Missoula Co., Mt.; white; 27 years of age born The Sanders County Ledger[...]ouri to Louis Thomas and Ebecca May 10, 1912 - page 3 - Joe Thomas came down from
Shepard - ma[...]Mr. Thomas has a
Missoula Co., Mt.; white; 17 8/12 years of age; born lease on the Maynar[...]. Friday
that she will be 18 years old next April 24th, 1896 and I am July 30, 1915 - page 3 - L.[...]ly bruised and crushed.
W eekly Montanian Dec. 27, 1895 - Joe Thomas, the The Sanders[...]L. A. Thomas of
Maud M. Mildred was born April 24, 1876 Neganee, Belknap, enlisted in[...]00 federal census June 19, 1900 Jocko township, #123 Leon Thomas
notes[...]the 1900 federal census), by that same Aug. 20, 1915 - front page col 5 - Says W e Overl[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1234)[...]r him.
Margaret married Ernest F. W aller March 29, 1914. If I am given the nominati[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Nov. 27, 1935
carpenter.[...]ege
Grace immigrated to the United States in 1892. there.
Her marriage to Morgan[...]ad the following children: 1] Edith Pauline, May 12, 1910 -
June 11, 1915 - page 3 - Morgan Thomas, wife and son, 1996; 2] Doris Georgine, May 12, 1911 (Edmund Jackson
Duncan, left Tuesday[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1235)[...]Idaho, Brunear, Blackstone Nov. 3, 1882 - Election Judges appointed for Thompson or
Ranch[...]rt He entered the service Dec. 12, 1917 Jefferson Barracks,
Thomason, 36 years of a[...]St. Lewis, Mo., serving in the Army in the 239 Aero
hardware dealer: (wife) Caroline, 24 years of age born Mn. Squadron. He was dis[...]Falls, Mt. Friday W est Point, Mo.
July 28, 1911 - front page - Thomason Buys Ranch - H. E.[...]Boiler watchman.
the northwest quarter of section 24, township 22, range 30 Archibald W . died Oct. 30, 1952 of a heart attack in his
north in Sanders county,[...]t was cemetery, Thompson Falls. Section 29 plot # 6.
purchased from Estella M. Massey and J[...]iday Betty Jane Thompson was born Dec. 21, 1925 Butte, Mt.,
Aug. 1, 1913 - front page col 2 - Thomason Sells Out. - to W ayne Jess Thompson and O’Dessa Fleck
Sandpoint, Idaho July 29 - Hegbert E. Thomason has sold Dollman/[...]in 1929.
Hegbert E. Thomason is interested with the Tr[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Aug. 28, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Hegbert Thomason and Mrs.[...]conomy, Nova Scotia. He
Hegbert died July 8, 1952 Spokane, W ashington with was driven o[...]secured a position at
Caroline died Dec. 7, 1982 Spokane, W ashington with the mi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1236)[...]O. C. Thompson
J. H. Thompson died Aug. 20, 1888 with burial in the The W eekly[...]ontanian May 30, 1895 - O. C. Thompson has
as the 20th of August by a stroke with a billiard cue in t[...]this city Saturday.
In the January issue of 1952 Chit Chat published for
Brown’s lumber employee[...]d have
freshman in high school and Larry, who was 2 years older, taken his bed clothing and his[...]ged treble Sanders County Ledger Thurs. April 2, 1964 page 2 col 1
hook, and dove in returning with a good siz[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Odessia Dahlman.
April 23, 1915 - page 2 col 2 - Dean W ilson, employed by Sonny[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1237)[...]Sanders County Signal, Camas, Mt. Sept. 1922/23 - Hot
June 26, 1929; 2] Barbara Virginia June 6, 1935. S[...](Virgil could be born June 5, 1904 and died Sept 20, 1989). cattle.

W ayne & Odessa[...]orge D. Thornton
W ayne Thompson was born Aug. 12, 1903. George Thornton w[...]ildren: 1] Betty #1 Club Oct. 19, 1921.
Raymond W . Bromps; 2# Joe Tobiska - sister-in-law Fern The Sanders County Independent Ledger, Thompson
Hagerman); 2] Margaret Ruth June 16, 1927 Butte, Mt.; 3] Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 21, 1921 - W oodson, Heater & Son
Sonny; 4] Lawrence ‘L[...]Roberta Thornton was a child in Feb. 1925.
One of the memories told to me about W ayne,[...]and tried living there for awhile only Mt. Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - R. F. Thorson has
to r[...](Richard could be born May 7, 1912 died Jan. 1980
W ayne decided to return to work[...]975 Spokane, W ash. June 23, 1911 - page 3 - Dolph Thour, an old-timer in th[...]e habit and have your shoes polished.
June 14, 1912 - page 3 - E. E. Thomson, of East Helena w[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1238)[...]of Spokane. July 7, 1911 - page 2 - Hon. James Tickler of Thompson is
W hat the C[...]allegations of the complaint. W hile July 26, 1912 -page 3 - James Tickler left on No. 4
working nea[...]ician $30 and entered the Aug. 30, 1912 - page 3 - James Tickler returned Saturday
hospit[...]sary Sanders County Ledger Friday Dec. 26, 1913 Thompson
on April 16, 1910 to remove him t[...]uing, the complaint alleges that the plaintiff is 28
years old, was strong and able bodied and capabl[...]ed Oct. 15, 1908 in Missoula, Mt. May 23, 1913 - page 3 - L. C. (Jim) Tickler has accepte[...]of head clerk of the W ard hotel.
certificate # 4022 vol 1 folio # 149 noted that he resided in[...]creek of the big char.
1884 - page three two 2 - Local News - In our issue of last The[...]ere was no doctor here. Contrary to May 29, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. L. C. Tickler left today f[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
1884 - page three col 2 - Local News - Dr. Tibbits, who has[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1239)[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Mary Olive Courser was solemnized last Sa[...]her school work, was engaged
placed on the August 20, 1917 draft list for W orld W ar I. At at the[...]having come to the reservation country from
Aug. 23, 1917 - page 9 - Local Items - W m. Tierney made[...]ll after the first of the month. Hearty
1917 page 2 col 1 - W m. P. Tierney has returned here from[...]1919 - Miss Alphonsine Dorris and Mrs. W m.
jr.; 2] John Francis jr.[...]ey and baby went to Paradise Sunday afternoon on 42
Information from their marriage license # 449[...]hompson Falls, Mt. - W illiam Patrick 1920 federal census, Jocko twnsp, Sanders Co., Mt. -
Tierney of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 28 years of age born Tierney, W illiam 29 years born MN; father and mother born
St. Thomas[...]to John F. Tierney and MN; (wife) Olive 27 years of age born MN; father born Mi;
Hannah Fle[...]mother born Ca.; (children) 1] Merle 1 2/12 months; they
married to Mary Oliver Courser of Plains, Mt.; white; 25 are renting in Paradise town.
yea[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1240)[...]/P; 39 years of age; born MN as were his parents; 27 years property of W . P. Lahee. Mr. Nelson[...]with his mother,
father born Mi; mother born Ca; 25 years of age at time of attempted to climb[...]ge; (children) 1] Merle E., 11 years of age, Mt.; 2] father. He toppled and was about to fall,[...]illiam re-married Mary Olive Courser Jan. 11, 1932 brake, but failed to stop the car befor[...]esday to
previously married - married Jan. 11, 1932, Plains, Mt., Miss Bowers of Cut Bank.
of[...]e - W illiam Swain has received an offer of $125 a month from the
Tierney Democrat for Sanders County, Mt.; elected in 1923; baseball team at Circle, a little town in[...]will
John Francis Tierney’s will of Nov. 5, 1929 W ill Book 1 probably accept the offer.
page 214 states that as the where abouts of his son John Charles was born May 14, 1892 died July 1972 Portland,
Francis Jr., is unknown, son W illiam P[...]Jack died May 18, 1966 with burial May 21 in the
W ilkelmina.[...]Mayme was buried in Section 4, block 16 lot 2.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Oct. 22, 1915 - front page col 6 - Charles Tiggelb[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1241)1372 Pioneers and Early Set[...]May 28, 1915 - page 3 - As we go to press, word is rece[...]Falls, Mt. Friday Friday afternoon, May 28th, was sad, indeed, although her
Jan. 3, 1913 -[...]sank until Friday May 28th, when the Angel of Death came
1915 notes tha[...]a the Methodist church, Saturday May 29, Rev. F. E. Dodds
position as stenographer in th[...]a Tilton and Frank Foster.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 29, 1918 - page eight - News of Local Members o[...]Christie, John Brauer and C. T. Jefferson.
Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - Five Sanders county teachers too[...]Helena, Mt., at least in 1887.
Oct. 4, 1912 - Teachers attending conference - Paradise,[...]Margueritte; 2] Hortense; 3] Edna; 4] Edgar.
The 1913 Thompson[...]Feb. 9, 1912 - page 3 - Mrs. H. F. Tilton of Olive, cam[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1242)[...]th the clerk and recorder’s office for the
Jan. 25, 1917 - Local Items - Mrs. M. E. Tilton and daug[...]Mt. Friday accept a position.
Feb. 16, 1912 - page 3 - Margaret Tilton, of Olive, came
down t[...]t. Friday Oct. 13, 1918 and a member in 1920.
Jan. 3, 1913 - front page - Margaret Tilton Has[...]et June 30, 1897 Antwerp, W isc. - Nov. 30, 1909; 2]
Missoula river.[...]ough the ice so that a boat could be Jan. 29, 1909 - Fred Tissue, deputy sheriff at Tr[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1243)[...]5, 1910 - page 3 - Deputy Sheriff Moser of
March 12, 1909 - Fred Tissue, deputy sheriff at Trout Cree[...]which firm he
Sanders County Signal Thurs. Nov 20, 1909 - Paradise - now represents as tra[...]heriff of this county, accidentally cut his foot
12 years and five months.[...]Archie married Fern Hagerman June 12, 1941 Thompson
organized for the occasion. She wa[...]Mullen); 2] Larry; 3] Darla.
The pall bearers were six you[...]Tobiska of Spokane, W ashington; white; 23 years of age
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]Mt.; white; 17
daughter, Marguerite, aged about 12 years, who died about years of age born Fo[...]seases. previously married - married June 12, 1941 Thompson Falls,
Some weeks ago she was remo[...]ed Elnora Fern Hagerman was born July 13, 1924 Forysth,
sufficiently to be brought home though[...]al Archy was drafted July 11, 1942 and sent to Portland, Ore
meningitis, to which he[...]Rhineland and S. France. He was discharged Sept. 24, 1945
Mrs. Tissue and daughters came to Thomps[...]Joseph Daniel Tobiska was born Feb. 23, 1922 Lead, S.
attending the local school. W hen the te[...]the railroad company Mt. and they had: 1] Dan; 2] Joey; 3] Bonnie; 4] Linda.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1244)[...]375

Information from their marriage license # 2450 page 559 Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. August 22,
in the Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Mt. - Joe[...]operation of old, established Thompson Falls
Feb. 23, 1922; 24 years of age; white; he had not been busi[...]rly
Thompson Falls, Mt.; born Butte, Montana Dec. 21, 1925; known as the W ard Hotel, then the Black Bear Hotel). The
20 years of age; white; previously married and divo[...]J. Gould. Clarice Ellen died march 26, 2003\4 Belgrade, Mt.
Betty Jane Thompson was born Dec. 21, 1925 Butte, Mt., Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]Ellen Frye-Todd, 90, passed away Sat., March 26 at home in
Betty had been previously married t[...]1914 to Frank and
Joe” entered the Navy Sept. 24, 1943 and served on the Jennie Hlousek in S[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Sept. 29, place. A memorial service will be held a[...]Railway.
Clyde married Mary Jane W iegele in 1922 and they had
the following child: 1] Kenneth Eugene Jan. 17, 1923. J. Tommas
Mary J[...]W eekly Montanian Jan. 25, 1896 Slim Tompkins is sole
Clyde joined the A[...]In the 1900 federal census (June 2) he stated that he was
Clyde died June 15, 1951[...]ls Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 26 lot Land; that he immigrated to the United Sta[...]ls Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 26 lot
# 15.[...]that he is a laborer for the
Clarice died March 26, 2005 Belgrade, Mt., with Norther[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1245)[...]onkin Co., Mn. - died Nov. 30. 1952 Parkwater Rest, Spokane,
W eekly Montanian Oct.[...]Spokane Co., W ash. - burial Dec. 10, 1952 Fairmount Cem.
moved to Plains where he looking u[...]ls, Mont., married Pearl Minn. - died Aug. 26, 1961 Seattle, King Co., W ash. - burial
Massey[...]A. W . Post, justice 11] Nancy Alice March 12, 1876 maple Lake, W right, Mn.
of the peace and w[...]Green. The marriage is recorded in book 1 page 112 in the 12] Dora Madelon (Clyde Austin) July 6, 1879 Maple
c[...]Lake, W right Co., Mn. - April 23, 1918 Trut Creek,
W eekly Montanian Aug 22, 1895 - The Spokesman- Sanders Co., Mont - burial April 25, 1918 W hitepine
Review of Tuesday Aug. 18 - Mis[...], of 13] Mary Lettie Ellen (#1 W illiam Roe; #2 Clyde Austin)
Thompson Falls, Mont. Miss Massey is the daughter of the July 13, 1882 Maple Lake, W right Co., Mn. - June 4, 1964
late[...]out the mining towns of 14] James Ervin July 21, 1859 W ayne, W V. (Not sure of)
that state and[...]James Ervin Tooley was born July 21, 1859 W ayne Co.,
W . C. Tomkins is no doubt a[...]he manager of the Copper King Massey. (Or Jan 21, 1858).
mine at this place. The contracting part[...]ecca Massey. His siblings are: 1] Lanie Margaret; 2][...]r H.; 9]
Obadiah Anathias Tooley was born March 20, 1836 Dora (Clyde Austin; 10] Mary[...]., to Charles Tooley and Elizabeth Mitchell - #2 Clyde Austin); 11] James Ervin; 12] Elizabeth Aneline;
hemarried Rebecca Jane Massey[...]pear 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, 1858 Ky. - July 12, 1879, Macon Co., Ill Missoula County, Montana[...]Ill. Toolely.
3] Charles May 24, 1859 W ayne Co., W est Va. - Dec. 4, The[...]dren: 1] daughter April 1905.
6] Parker H. June 20, 1867 Maple Lake, W right Co., Mn. Inform[...]34 years of age born Swan Lake,
Co., Mn. - Nov. 12, 1941 Provo, Utah Co., Utah. - buried Todd[...]arried - married to
8] Elizabeth Aneline Sept. 12, 1870 Glenco, McLeod, Murtle Knowles of[...]n, Justice of
9] George W ashington Jan. 18, 1872 Maple Lake, W right the Peace. W itne[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1246)[...]ntana

and Missoula before moving to Arlee in 1929. He belonged D. C. and she expects to lea[...]ving been elected to the office in 1916. She had
12, 1918 when his brother Kittle signed his draft ca[...],
Kenneth Melvin Torgrimson was born Oct. 18, 1923 who have observed her efficient and[...]as an examiner
Kenny enlisted into the Navy May 22, 1943 Butte, Mont. and is a very capable w[...]alling and cutting timber.
Daniel & #2 Edna (Parrish) Torp
Daniel Klabusarich ‘Dan’ Torp was born May 28, 1895 Rev. E. M[...]hold
Dan married Edna Uceil Parrish Jan. 19, 1925 Butte, religious services at Thompson[...]8, Towne - A. B., first and second grades.
1920 Pocatello, Idaho (Clarence ‘Can’ Tyler).[...]e the name of June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers Elected for
Carl and his birth date.[...]Aug. 2, 1917 - page 10 - col 4 - Teachers are all Electe[...]Jan. 17, 1918 - front page col 2 - Goes East To W ed - Miss[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1247)[...]x, but John married Ella Deach Jan. 22, 1915 Chicago, Ill.
commencing next week, Miss Eu[...]at the Austin school, will takeup the Jan. 29, 1915 - front page col 2 - Tracy Married - The
work. Miss Durfee’s place[...]ge on Friday, January the twenty-second, one
Jan. 24, 1918 - page seven - Local Items - A message fro[...]st recently received a lieutenant’s Feb. 12, 1915 - page 3 - John Tracey, electrician at the[...]was born 1878.
John Ernest Tracy was born Dec. 27, 1879 Plymouth, The Sanders Count[...]Thompson John Ernest Tracy died April 22, 1931 Missoula, Mt.
Falls Power co. - 1917 list h[...]Falls, Mt. June 9, Falls, Mt. - Sec 23 lot #10
1914 - Mrs. Francis Fuller Dead - Mrs. F[...]spital W ednesday morning, W ed. April 29, 1931 - Sudden Death of Good Citizen - The
after[...]death of John Ernest Tracy on W ednesday April 22nd, came
Ashtabula, Ohio in 1849, where she spent[...]Mr. Tracy was born in Plymouth, Ohio Dec. 27th, 1879,
plant.[...], to which place the remains brother. In 1912 he moved to a ranch near W hitepine,
were shipped[...]k to Chicago and was
Sanders County Ledger July 24, 1914 Friday Thompson married there[...]with Mrs. Tracy to live here again 1926.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt[...]ember of the Masonic lodge of this place and
Jan. 22, 1915 - page 3 - It is reported here today[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1248)1382 Pioneers and Early S[...]Mr. James Albert Trueax was born Oct. 12, 1883 Pine Ridge,
and Mrs. George A. Trueax of Th[...]March 6, 1885 Gordon, Neb. parents 2] Lannie Eleanor May 4, 1908 S.D (#1 W . Allen Roe[...]11, 1918 Roe); 4] Pearl born April 21, 1912 Hill City, S. D. (#1
Cadron, (Hay Springs) Neb., and they had the following Oscar Allen #2 Cecil Johnson).
children: 1] Charles Lewis Dec. 22, 1919 (San Marcus, Ca); The family then loaded their possessions into a wagon and
2] John Robert, Nov. 26, 1921 (Butte) ; 3] Raymond began the[...]ho where their fifth child was
W illiam Nov. 5, 1923; 4] Leslie A. August. 17, 1926 born, 5] Beulah Fern born Oct. 18[...]with his brother W esley dying at birth); 5] #2 Don Dean, #2 Leonard Cook; ).
Dallis Eugene June 6, 1931; 6] L[...]s born April 16, 1900 Hay Springs, 9, 1924 - married W illiam W idner; 7] Helen Louise 1926
Neb., to Charlie Olson and Priscilla. Their family consisted died 1928 burial in the W ildrose cemetery.
of 1] Mary (Krudna) 2] Ruby Violet (Barhen of Fremont, T[...]. 35 years of age; born Oct. 12, 1883; timber work for Perry
Sanders County Le[...]eater; nearest relative: Thomas Trueax, Gordon
1952 W ed - Surprise to Parents.- The Six sons of Mr.[...]Mrs. G. A. Trueax surprised them last Monday, the 27th of black colored hair.
October, when[...]rt,” that watched
Geo A. died at the age of 92 in the Plains hospital, Plains, over us. W he[...]30. Dad took Sport where
in the Shrider Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Bryand ever he went.
officiating. Burial was March 12, 1977 in the Plains W e c[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1249)[...]o tie lengths and cut Albert married #2 Minnie Alice Halbert who was from
down to a squar[...]bout this time that Albert bought his first
make 12 or 13 a day. He got around 6 or 7 cents, I think[...]Information from their marriage license #1207 in the
Then we loaded up the wagon and moved[...]reviously married - married July 31, 1937
In 1923 we moved up on the Barto place up Ashly creek,[...]of the box and wrapped us up in Mt. Sec. 2 lot #6 block 7. (Plot was bought by J. A. Trueax.[...]ur way hospital in Plains, Mt., on Feb. 25, 1980. His funeral
for home. But the rocks had c[...]ma Ross services were held Thursday Feb. 28, 1980 with burial in the
lived on our way to sch[...]Thompson Falls (VFW ) City Cemetery. (Sec 2 lot #7 block
dropped them off and she had them wa[...]Bertha Hale McCurdy died April 27, 1963 Monroe,
W e took our school lunch in 5[...]t of season. John Robert Trueax was born Nov. 26, 1921 Garden,
W e didn’t go to the doctor[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1250)[...]Minister. W itnesses: Elsie W eeks was a 1927 high school graduate.
Minnie Trueax and George Trueax.
Mildred June Crawford was born about 1923 Eagemont, Cor[...]Gill. Cora Trunlle was born April 1882 Missouri. Her parents[...]is 18
Leslie Allmond Trueax was born Aug. 17, 1926 Hot years of age and single; that[...]mily.
Olsen.
Leslie enlisted into the Navy Dec. 23, 1944 Thompson[...]d in Asiatic/Pacific area. He was discharged June 29,
1946 Bremerton, W a.[...]Bernice Tucker died in 2001 with burial in the Fraternal[...]cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 25 plot # 24 - burial
Raymond W illiam & Lelia M ae (Co[...]son.
Raymond W illiam Trueax was born Nov. 5, 1923 Gorden,
Neb., to George and Carrie Marie (Olsen)[...]pt book of Vern Sloan, dated
the rating of Seaman 2-C. He received his discharge July Aug. 12, 1948 as paying rent from Aug. 28 to Sept. 28 of
27, 1946 San Pedro, Ca.[...]ae Cooley. Sept. 28 to Oct. 28, he paid another months rent.
Lelia Mae Cooley was born Oct 15, 1921 in Santa Rosa
County, Fla., to Charlie and Lelia[...]oved moved to Butte, Mont.
to Missoula, Mt.; 2] Tom D. who moved to Florence, Mt.; 3]
Danny A. ([...]Lelia 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 Pl[...]n Falls, Mont.
Sanders County Ledger Thur. Nov. 26, 1998 - Her funeral
services were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 21 in the First Arthur Lawrence & Ramon[...]iams Arthur L Turk was born June 2, 1914 Kila, Mont. to
officiating. Burial was in t[...]“Art” was drafted into the Army Dec. 22, 1944 Fort
Florida; a sister W illistine Glover,[...]Utah. After his training he was placed with the 325
sisters, Lavella Coffey, Pace, Fla., and Carol W[...]discharged July 26, 1946 Fort. Lewis, W a. buried Dec.
E. G. Trumbo 1972 Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mont.
The 1[...](Thompson Falls) July 2, 1938 Sandpoint, Id by Frank L.
The Sanders Cou[...]y Dorris and Mrs. Ian Disbrow.
May 5, 1916 - page 2 col 4 - Small Boy - Dynamite Caps - Bonne[...]s home with all of the fingers nearly severed 2] Ronald Rodney in 1947 Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1251)[...]1385

Ramona ‘Mona’ Luke was born June 26, 1920 Thompson office.
Falls, Mt.to W alter[...]Laura I. Prentice. Her Mona died April 24, 2007 Plains, Mt., with services April
siblings were: 1] Berlin, June 16, 1915; 2] W alter J. Jan. 28, 2007 Thompson Falls, Mt.
30, 1924; 3] Juanita, April 27, 1918 ( ___ Lamphier): 4] Sanders Count[...]ompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. May
Eunice M. Aug. 19, 1925, (Joe Peterson). 10, 2007 - Ramona June “Mona” Turk, 86, of Thompson[...]half Falls, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Clark Fork
brothers and sisters were: 1] Gerald Vernon, Sept 23, 1935; Valley Nursing Home, Plains.
2 ] Donald Frank, Sept 23, 1935 Mt.; 3] Larry; 4] Phyllis She was born June 26, 1920 in Thompson Falls, the
M. Dec. 1, 1933.[...]d us and Arthur L. Turk were married July 2, 1938 in Sandpoint,
a clipping from the Ft. Bliss[...]he W ild Rose Rebekah Lodge, the
Art died Dec. 12, 1972 with burial in the Thompson Falls Alumni Ass[...]laying cards, especially pinochle, viewing
14, 1972 page 5 col. 2 - Art Turk Dies Tuesday - Arthur L. wildlife[...]namon (husband Dennis) of Meridian,
after serving 20 years on it, most of the time as the board I[...]nald, W alter Jr., Erwin, Berlin, and
Born June 2, 1914 at Kilo, he attended schools in[...]Association or community
married Ramona Luke July 2-, 1938, in Sandpoint. Congregation[...]mpson Services were held Saturday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at
Falls; two daughters, Carol and Joyce, bo[...]metery. Charles A. Turk was born Feb. 4, 1882 Drywood, W isc.
Turk owned and operated the Tur[...]71. He following children: 1] Fred Russell; 2] Arthur L. June 2,
had served on the City Council. 1914 Kila, Mont; 3] Rodney Charles May 26, 1919.; 4]
The family has suggested that tribu[...]to work in the Ledger’s The Sept. 12, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1252)[...]as born to Arthur ‘Art’ Turk and Ramona
April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Jack Turk came in from Cooper[...]was born May 6, 1940 Thompson December 22.
Falls, Mt., to Arthur Turk and Ramona Luke. Sanders County Ledger Thur. Dec. 26, 2002 Thompson
Robert married Rosalie Nysena Eichert May 25, 1963 and Falls, Mt. front page - (abstract[...]ly back at 31 years - Ron Turk is a true fireman.
2] Tony (Stephanie).[...]d the longest career for a
Robert died May 17, 2005 Plains, Mt., Memorial service volunteer f[...]City of Thompson Falls and
was held Saturday, May 21, 2005. quite probably[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - Thurs. Montana.
May 26, 2005 - Robert Arthur Turk, 65, passed away[...]nhill side of his 32nd year as a
Tuesday, May 17, 2005, from cancer at Clark Fork Valley volun[...]he sixth fire chief when Turk
Nysena Eichert, May 25, 1963. In January 1966, he was official[...]ated Turk Excavating. community, “or you won’t be able to afford to live here,” he
Bob[...]tember of 1989
Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rosalie, of after Chief Leonard Lov[...]aho.
A memorial service was held Saturday, May 21, at Lloyd Turmes
C[...]n Falls, with Lloyd Turmes was born March 29, 1904 W hite Bird,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1253)[...]new business next Tuesday. For
Lloyd died Dec. 25, 1938 Seattle, W ashington, the[...]ly will remain here but will join
hisFebruary 13, 2006 remains were brought back to hi[...]a large ranch near
Thompson Falls and buried Jan. 2, 1939 in the IOOF section Dixon and will de[...]urmes was born at W hite Bird, The Sept. 12, 1918 Sanders County W orld W ar I draft
Idaho on the 29th of March, 1904. He moved to Thompson[...]Turnblad of Dixon, Mt.; tall in height;
1913 to 1922 after which he moved to Seattle, W ashington[...]ht colored hair.
where on Christmas day, December 25, 1938, he met his The Sanders Count[...]rers were W . B. Essie died Aug. 5, 1982 Vancouver,
Smith, Irwin Luke, Marion Norton, Henr[...]was laid to rest in the IOOF
Cemetery. - section 24 plot # 9[...]Charles married Irene May 31, 1921 and they had the
Arthur W . & Essie (M[...]following children: 1] W illiam; 2] Karl Richard; 3] Doris
Arthur W alter Turnblad[...]n Falls, Mt. Friday Charles died April 20, 1964 Thompson Falls, Mt., with
Dec. 19, 1913 -[...]April 23, 1964 front page col 7 - Turnbull Suffocates in[...]e Thompson Falls
He married Essie McCrea June 12, 1916 in Thompson Lumber Co. His body[...]the
W . Turnblad of Thompson Falls, Mt.: white; 32 years of age boiler had malfunctioned.
born[...]Shrider, it appeared Turnbull
Falls, Mt.; white; 32 years of age - place of birth not given, had go[...]d
she had been previously married - married June 12, 1916 about 10:20 p.m. and it was believed the accident occurred
T[...]ust pile,
Essie (Matthews) McCrea was born Dec. 27, 1883 when he reached a soft spo[...]or about a year, He was married May 31, 1921. Surviving are his widow,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1254)[...]Fred, Ojai, Calif; and Oscar, Born July 3, 1928 in Sandpoint, he grew up in Sagle and
Sagle, Ida[...]Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. Following graduation, he joined th[...]e. Burial will be served until 1947. On Oct. 24, 1948 he married Mary Ann
in the W estmond Cemet[...]vis, Missoula,
married Charles Turnbull May 31, 1921 at Sandpoint. They Mont.; and one grandson, Ty Kovatch. He was preceded in
lived at Sagle, Ida. 21 years until they moved to Thompson death by[...]. Bill (Edna) Brown, Kamloop, B.C.; four sisters, 22 April 2, 1945 as paying one hundred dollars for a dump bo[...]etery. June 26, 1908 - Miss Enid Turney left on W ednesday for[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. May 22, May 22, 1914 - page 3 - Miss Enid Turney, who lived here[...]urney
W illiam John Turnbull was born July 3, 1928, Sandpoint, The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk d[...]l 17, 1946 School newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Class of 1923
- Local News - W illiam John Turnbull, 18, son o[...]year. Feb. 29, 1884 - L. C. Tuett, recently of Arlee, but now[...]bit. Creek has about 500 population, all told, 250 of whom move
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1255)[...]n cash. Sanders County Ledger Friday Sept. 21, 1906.
(Abstracted from longer article)
The W[...]months).
James Melvin Tyler was born 1902.
James Melvin Tyler died Sept. 29, 1949 of a stroke while[...]He Sanders County Signal, Plains, Mt. Mar 29, 1906 -
was buried in Hope Idaho.[...], Mt. Friday
John and Mary were married 1891/1892 in Missouri and July 30, 1915 - page 3 -[...]had the following children: 1] Arlee born Dec. 1892 man for the power company, left during recent days for
Missouri; 2] Moses born June 1896 Mont.[...]Louella Ulmer was born Nov. 21, 1927 Streeter, North
The W eekly Montanian Dec. 15,[...]Information from their marriage license # 5512 page 352
best families. Mr. Tyler’s position will be fil[...]Nov. 21, 1927 Streeter, North Dakota to Leopold Ulmer and[...], 1946 Missoula, Montana by Ralph L. Starr,
Sept. 26, 1913 - page 3 - Alleen C. Davies of Sprague,[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Nov. 28, 1913 - page 3 - Paul Tyson, who has charge of t[...]e will leave Monday for Tacoma, W ash, March 24, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Engineer[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1256)[...]Mt. Friday Charles Ures was born ca 1862 W isconsin. His father born
May 15, 1908 - Uniden[...]ad a son: 1] Fred, as noted in Mary’s obituary; 2]
and in a short time it was spotted. It was secur[...]Charles, Mary and Thomas were enumerated in the 1920
came to his death by drowning in a manner unknow[...]Mary died Feb. 1927 with burial in the Lozeau Cemetery
The decease[...]Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. Feb. 10, 1927 - Mrs. Mary
clothed in black shirt, tan underwea[...]s in height an would
weigh in the neighborhood of 200 pounds. His outer shirt[...]reek. However Charles and his camped about 20 years in the “Show Me” state was a little in[...]f Arbor day, May 11th this year, but done a good
$2.00 per day. Ed. Coleman, Bernie Russell an[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1257)1392 Pioneers and Early Set[...]for election year, primary August McArthur .
29, 1916 - county surveyor - Democrats - W averly T[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Dec. 27, 1917 - page 2 - W averly T. Utz, who is now July 12, 1907 - Joe Valentine worked for Mine under Fred[...]here. Sept. 24, 1909 - Joe Valentine had the pleasure on
The[...]esday to visit with Thompson Falls Oct. 27 1911 - page 3 - Dr. F. K. Lewers reports two
fri[...]March 25, 1910 - page 3 - Milton G. Valentine, breeder of[...]His cockrell took second
Adrian was born Sept. 2, 1904 Neb. prize at t[...]ith E. C.
children: 1] Miriam Ann b: may 7, 1935; 2] John Allen Feb. Day.
2, 1937; 3] Carolyn May July 27, 1938. The Sanders C[...]ndent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Oct. 4, 1912 - page 3 - Joe Valentine resigned his place as
Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - front page col 6 - New Residents n[...]late last Friday night. A 32-caliber bulldog revolver found
Joe Valciu[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1258)[...]signs of a struggle II. He enlisted Sept 26, 1940, at Missoula, Mt., where he
were evident.[...]y morning at the Bert died May 24, 1994 Missoula, Mont and was buried
Methodist ch[...]life whose purposes he felt powerless to 2, 1994 page 6 - Bert L. VanCampen - Memorial servi[...]Mr. VanCampen died of natural causes Tuesday, May 24,
was to live well, but pain and disappointment c[...]in the sympathy and love of friends. His 1925, where he attended school. He then attended Colo[...]Bert was a member of the John Robb VFW Post #2896
The funeral was arranged by G. A. R. Veteran[...]Frank M . Vancil
Sept. 24, 1915 - page 3 - Card of Thanks for Milto[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1259)[...]arly Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

Sept. 21, 1906 - Frank M. Vanell, who is serving his seco[...]county of Sangamon, state of Illinois. Aug. 27, 1915 - page 2 - Frank M. Vancil, formerly
He completed the scie[...]returned to July 14, 1916 - front page col 2 - Vancil Visits Old
the school room there, and se[...]state, conducted a newspaper in North
Friday Nov. 2, 1906 - Frank M. Vancil, candidate for[...]as a matter of fact
Sanders County Signal Sept 26, 1907 - Prof. F. M. he was born in[...]as visiting his old Ceasar died Jan. 21, 1908 with burial Jan. 22, 1908.
friends last week. He has nearly completed[...]ay not only a history of the Tom J. April 26, 1920; 2] Greta W . Sept. 28, 1923.
varied life of the professor, with views of the[...]County Independent Ledger W ed. Jan. 30, 1935
May 24, 1912 - front page - (abstracted from larger article) -[...]childrens’ names and birth dates.
Oct. 18, 1912 - page 3 - F. M. Vancil, formerly professor of
th[...]t. Friday County, Missouri on February 22, 1873 to Carolina E and
Dec. 4, 1914 - page 4 - V[...]11 children moved to Paradise, Montana in 1882 in the old
old friends of Professor Vancil, who f[...]and mother born in Tenn. - wife: Caroline 42 years of age,
Through the courtesy of Attorney[...]lowing editorial W illiam 14 years Mo.; 2] Amanda E. 12 years Mo.; 3]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1260)[...]and passed away on June 19, 1911. Cause of
March 12, 1910 - page 3 - County Assessor Vanderpool has[...]During his term in office as On June 20th, 1911 Sam died. He was remembered by old
Sheri[...]ll and lanky man and lean. He played the
November 23, 1910) died on March 30, 1911.[...]any man of the voters of Sanders June 23, 1911 Friday page 3 - Gone To His Reward.
County[...]Mr. Vanderpool has been giving day, Nov. 25, 1917.
under the doctors care for the past two m[...]Stevensville. She was born in Butte, and was 28 years of
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday age.
March 24, 1911 - page 3 - Vanderpool’s Baby Died - The[...]ikely never recover. The Dingley in Dec. 1902 and they had the following children;
mother and s[...]bert Nov. 16, 1904, Heron, Mont. - April 5, 1909; 2]
message of the sad news, arrived on the early mo[...]Tom The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 25, 1902 page 5 col 4
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1261)[...]married the third time to Gilbert Henderson Aug. 24, Falls, Mt.
1965.[...].
Gilbert died Feb. 15, 1990.
Betty died Jan. 21, 1991 Plains, Mt., with burial Jan. 24, Louis N. & Louise (Nemitz) Van Vrank[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 24, Louise had been previously married t[...]y” Henderson, 68, of Thompson Falls were 2] Rachael, June 1897 Mt. (Joseph Croft).
to be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Community Louise Nemitz was[...]Missoula. Visitation was to be March 21, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. Van Vranken is now
W ednes[...]rs. Henderson died of natural causes Monday, Jan. 21, at Vranken as sub foreman for the Thompson F[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
She was born Feb. 23, 1922 to Floyd and Ada W inn at June 18, 1915 -[...]son Falls in 1984. Jan. 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mrs. L. M. Van
She and Gilbert Henderson were married Aug. 24, 1965. Vranken is quite ill at her home i[...]h, she recommitted her life to Christ and March 24, 1916 - front page col 6 - Mrs. Nemitz Dead -
wa[...]Powell, W yo.; a sister, Nadine Adams, Missoula; 12 Accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Van Vran[...]s married to W illiam Nemitz in W isconsin,
3, 1962 front page col 1 - Fred VanStone’s Sister Passe[...]as been visiting her
Fred and Marie died April 12, 1969 with burial in the daughter and fami[...]itz of Avery, Idaho and Mrs. Cora Bailey of
April 24, 1969 page 5 col 6 - Former Residents Die in[...]Terry Floyd (Sandra M. Mildenberger); 2] Mary Katherine
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1262)[...]and
Information from their marriage license #1362 in the 12 siblings. Irene retired after 30 years with Boein[...]ingo and
C. Varner of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 23 years of age take trips to Reno with frien[...]rene Louise Brauer of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 21 years Center on W ed., Jan. 16 th at 3:00 p.m[...]; she had not been previously Hospice, 12844 Military Road S., Tukwila, W a 98168 or
marrie[...]hard Marvin ‘Kick’ Varney was born June 6, 1912
Mont. W ed. June 12, 1940 - Married Among The Cedars - Twin F[...]f relatives and friends, where the service was 28, 1946 Seattle, W a.
read by Rev. Nelle Phillips.[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug 2, 1944
Mary C. Brauer, sister of the bride and L[...]lived off and on in Thompson Falls after Oct. 12 after completing 60 days of training in seamanshi[...]down at Idaho Falls while her
Irene died Feb. 12, 2008 W hite Center, W ashington husband wa[...]ick will
Seattle Times, Seattle, W ash Jan. 15, 2008 - Irene Louise be back now on the Forest Service.
Varner died February 12, 2008 at Fleming Home in W hite Richard di[...]W ildRose headstone project - Alice
Seattle in 1952. They resided there for most of the next 6[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1263)[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
W illis Gordon 1914; 2] Martha. June 26, 1914 - page 3 - Steve Vashoff, employed with th[...]gang, had his foot badly crushed
Club Oct. 19, 1921. M[...]and car and after the foot was dressed
April 9, 1925 Thurs. - The State University at Missoula,[...]es, he was taken to the company
Station K.U.O.M. (244 meters wave length) is on the air hos[...]ings and Thursday W eekly Montanian Jan. 25, 1896 - Albert S. Vaugh filed
evening at 8:00 P.[...]following children: 1] Chas born Dec. 1886 Iowa 2] Fred
July 22, 1931 W ed. front page - Obituary of Samuel James[...]n in W est Mont. - she died July 5, 1902 buried W ildrose cemetery.
Chester, W est Virgini[...]Association. The W eekly Montanian Dec. 22, 1894 page 3 - A. N.
In 1921 he came to Thompson Falls and bought and edited[...]Martha Vaughn died Feb. 26, 1910 buried W ildrose
In Samuel’s will date[...]ll Book 1 cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.
page 218, he leaves all his property to his wife, which[...]day
includes Lot 3 of Block 5 and Lot 17 of block 27 in March 18, 1910 - page 3[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1264)[...]orn Ind; father born Ohio; mother
Deceased was 52 years old and had lived in this immediate born Ind: (wife) Elizabeth 32 years born Pa; father born Ct.;
vicinity for 25 years, her life being an exemplary one. To mother born Pa: children: 1] Harry 10 years Neb.; 2] Elmer
mourn her demise, besides her many friends[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday placement)
July 29, 1910 - page 3 - A. N. Vaughn, the Eddy fruit
gr[...]ary - Chas. Ross Vaughn died Dec 12, 1949 buried W ildrose
Vaughn of Eddy, was arrest[...]Ross F. Vaughn inherits from Chas Vaugh Nov. 23, 1911
burglary. The young man was arraigned before Justice page 121 W ill Book 1.
Fitzgerald Tuesday morning and his[...]appearing fellow and
Both father and son claim to won the oats, according to few would take[...]t, Idaho March 6, 1985 - Bruce
Charles died Nov 24, 1921 and was buried in the W ildrose W ayne J[...]ital in Spokane.
notes Charles birth date as Dec. 25, 1882). Born Dec. 11, 1951 to[...]ndpoint. He attended school here, graduating in 1920.
Harry J. Vaughan was born 1869 Neb.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1265)[...]City Fire Department and retired after 20 years of service.
Survivors include Bruce’s[...]roperty at Trout Creek.
Debbie married husband #2 David Slaughter. He also enjoy[...]his children,
Harold Duane Vaught was born Feb. 23, 1924 Conrad, grandchildren and great grand[...]d was preceded in death by his wife, Tana; his
1942 signing in at Spokane, W a. He was assigned to th[...]alls, and Colin
the following children: 1] Duane; 2] infant daughter; 3] Slaughter of Sandpoin[...]nd Jeffrey Slaughter of
Debbie (#1Bruce Johnson; #2 David Slaughter). Dallas, Texas[...]tz,
Montana ‘Tana’ Elliott was born Sept. 12, 1927 Butte, Allison and Dylan Vaught, and Ripk[...]ilson
Harold joined the American Legion on May 20, 1960 of Philadelphia, Pa., and brot[...]Services were to be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 21 at our
Thompson Falls and operated a Garage, Gas[...]he served in the Army Air Force from Nov. 30, 1942 to his Pastor Char Schmiedeskamp. The family suggests that
discharge Nov. 15, 1945; serial # 19144127. memorials be made to the Thompson Falls City Fire
Harold died July 15, 2008 Thompson Falls, Mt. with Department[...]urch, or to a charity
Memorial services held July 21, 2008. of the donor’s ch[...]raphrase W ill Rogers, Harold never met a man who
24, 2008 - Harold Duane Vaught, 84 passed away peaceful[...]t his home in Thompson Falls on Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
He was a dear and loving husband, father, and[...]W ilbur Royal Vaught was born April 28, 1928 Conrad,
Harold was born Feb. 23, 1924 in Conrad, Mont., to Mt. to Presley V[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, mt. April 29,
Thompson Falls, where he graduated in 1942. During high 1954 - Hall-Vaught Vows Perf[...]arried Dec. 31, 1945, a union that continued for 62
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1266)1402 Pioneers and Early Set[...]house built by contractor Chas W icksell in block 28.
Harold Vaught, brother of the bridegroom, was[...]ollowed the ceremony at the home of the 2] Jannie (Monroe, Spokane, W a.); 3] brother; 4] s[...]born to Virgil Hall and Helen 1927. From there he attended the University of Idaho,[...]Lake City
W ash., until his discharge Dec. 7, 1952 Hanford, W ash. and was employed by Remin[...]ms 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. 15, 2008 Spokane, W ashington, with employed p[...]umber Co., in the Snider
burial Saturday Jan. 19, 2008 in the W hite Pine Cemetery, area.
W hit[...]State
Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Monday, January 21, 2008 Bank in the 1950s.
Spokane - W ilb[...]Pete and Mabel went to Mesa, Arizona to
Jan. 15, 2008, at his home in Spokane Valley following an[...]r retirement
W ilbur was born in Brady on April 28, 1928, to Presley A. Mabel took up the art of pain[...]n
1947. He was also in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 and Thompson Falls. He was chief hunte[...]fisherman and loved to water-ski in his March 29, 2002 in Hamilton, Mt., of natural causes. His
earlier[...]greet everyone funeral service was held at 2 p.m Tuesday, April 2, at the
with a smile and was a very animated stor[...]icki; and the apple of his eye, his granddaughter Destiny. presented. Section 14 plot # 6.
He is also[...]s, nephews Floyd married Leona W ary Feb. 2, 1947 Riverside, Calif.
and cousins.[...]and they had the following children: 1] Paul; 2] Jimmy
In lieu of flowers, donations may be mad[...]y, Jan. 18, at Leona W ray was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Goodland, Kan., to
Hennessey Valley Funeral[...], Jan. 19, at W hite Pine Leona died Feb. 8, 2006 with burial in the W hitepine
Cemetery[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1267)[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Saturday, February 11 2006 - J. A. Veal[...]grandmother and friend Leona Veach, Oct. 24, 1913 - page 3 - J. A. Vealy of Missoula, former[...]d here and accepted a
W ednesday morning, Feb. 8, 2006, following a long battle position with B[...]n Falls Power company.
Leona was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Goodland, Kan., to
George and Erma W ray. Sh[...]oulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday
On Feb. 2, 1947, she was married to Floyd Veach in[...]973. June 24, 1887 - Thompson Falls - Mrs. J. J. Verckler who[...]and that was the last seen of the
Falls, Mt. Jan. 24, 2008 Thurs. Page 6).[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1268)[...](Manero); 2] Rob C. born Missoula; 3] Lori L. born La
He wa[...]Information from their marriage license # 2372 page 520
which charge he plead guilty and was bound over[...]t. - Robert Raymer
district court under bonds of $2000 and is now in the county Vincent of Thomps[...]ntence. 12, 1921; 24 years of age; white; he had not been previously[...]Falls, Mt.; born Thompson Falls, Mt. July 19, 1927; 18
morning the judge held court for a few hours[...]Barbara was born July 19, 1928 Thompson Falls, Mt., to
M[...]children born to this family: 1] Ruth (W ade); 2] John; 3]
Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 1, 1934 - Local H[...]staying W illiam Forth Vincent was born Jan. 28, 1914 Manistee,
with the W m. Moser family.[...]the following children: 1] Vaugh ‘Bill’ March 22, 1933
graduates of 1934 assembled they little knew that Thompson Falls, Mt. (#1 Julie; #2 ____); 2] Patricia ‘Pady’;
approximately a year later[...]cknair W illiam March 22, 1933; 2] Patricia; 3] Robin.
Sanders County Independen[...]nair mentioned. Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - front page col 6 - Mr. and[...]was Grenyolds, they had one child: 1] Echo.
32 years old and was single; that he was boarding wi[...]incent was hospital. He was born March 24, 1886 in Manistee, Mich.,
down from Dayton creek[...]bert ‘Bob’ Raymer Vincent was born Aug. 13, 1921 On Oct. 1, 1913 he married Lou Ann[...]s first sewer system. He was later
(Hazel Butte); 2] W ade.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1269)[...]Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the
Survivors include his wife[...]ead of flowers, the family has
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. reque[...]merican Cancer
Masonic services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Society or the Yellow[...]d. Echo Jo (Johnson) died Sept. 1, 2007 Libby, Mt. with
Hazel died Nov. 2, 1972 Libby, Mt. with burial Nov. In burial in[...]grave - picture of
The W estern News Nov. ?, 1972 - Hazel Vincent Dies Echo and one of h[...]ea Echo Jo Johnson - Posted Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 - Echo Jo
since 1956, died Tuesday at St. John[...]w Academy of Hair Design in
W illiam Vincent Nov. 25, 1933 at Newport. They moved to Spokane[...]ews and
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at friends.
the City of Libby C[...]ces will be held at Nelson & Vial Funeral Home at 2
The Rev. Dan Brossman, pastor of the Christian[...]aine, Charlie Garrison and Lester July 4, 2008 at Horsehoe Lake.
Moles.[...]alter Rau and Marvin Ingraham.
Bill died Sept. 12, 1979 Polson, Mt., with burial in the[...]#2 Loretta J. (Brown)
The W estern News, Libby, Mt[...]Vaughn W illiam (Bill) Vincent was born May 22, 1934, to
Vincent, 65, died Sept. 12 at St. Joseph’s Hospital at Polson. W illiam ‘Bill’ Vincent and Hazel Butte.
Born Jan. 28, 1914 at Manistee, Mich., Vincent moved to[...]hey had the following children: 1] W ill (Susie); 2] Bruce
Mt.[...]equipment operator for the Bache Brothers. In 1972 Libby, Montana.
he moved to Troy.[...]Vincent was preceded in death by his wife in 1972 and his Loretta Jean Brown was born Jan. 3[...]. W . C. Vincent of Loretta died June 20, 2005 Libby, Mont., with burial June
Polson, a son, Bill Vincent of Libby, three sisters 25th in the Libby Cemetery, Libby, Mt.
(daughters),[...]f., and Echo Vincent of Spokane, June 23, 2005 - Libby - Loretta jean Vincent, 65, died of
W[...]of Charlo and Bob cancer Monday, June 20, 2005, at her home in Libby.
Vincent of Dalle[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1270)[...]r mother Lorraine Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday Jan. 21 at the Libby
Croskey of Kalispell; sister, Donna[...]held at 3 Lyle married Evelyn Olds May 28, 1938 Plains, Mt.
p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Libby Cemetery. Family and Information from their marriage license #1254 in the
friends are welcome to meet at the Kicki[...]Vinson of Thompson Falls, Mt.,; white; 21 years of age born
Bill died Jan. 15, 2011 Libby, Mont. with burial in the Missoula[...]ly married -
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 20, 2011 Thursday married to Evelyn Olds of Th[...]aughn W illiam “Bill” Vincent was born on May 22, 1934, Vivian Brockway; she had not been p[...]of Thompson Falls. married May 28, 1938 Plains, mt., by Edward C. Bartlett,
He passed away on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 in Libby, Minister of the Gospel. W[...]Thompson Falls and Evelyn Olds was born 1920 Stanton, North Dakota to
Belknap. During his jun[...]hers W illiam married America Sampson Dec. 23, 1890
in Libby, and a short stint as a ranch for[...]y for over 30 years. 22 years of age born Van Buren, Maine; now residing[...], enjoying the W illiam for the sum of $202.84 plus court costs of $6.40
company of family and friends. which John won.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 42 America Sampson was born about 1872 Logan, W est
years, Julie; his second wife[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1271)[...], Montana 1407

27, 1919 Hailey, Blaine Co., Idaho (W illis Tiffany[...]VonLindern. She is survived by three daughter in
2] Ruby May 7, 1922; 3] . law;[...]hildren.
Sanders County Independent W ed. April 25, 1934 Graveside services will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 at
Thompson Falls, Mt. - The Dr. A. W . Rew ranch[...]r came from Jerry Von Segen was in the 1927 high school graduation.
Haley, Idaho where he fa[...]es City, Iowa where
W m. H. Volk was born May 1829 New York. His father he died in the Ce[...]Stewarts home; that he was 60 years old 1927, at that time he noted that he resided in Thomps[...]e Sloan who was still wearing the bottom plate in 2003
Norman married Mary _____ in 1960 Thompson F[...], and they had the following children: 1] Donald; 2] porcelain teeth. His office at that time[...]Cemetery, Sanders County Ledger Friday March 21, 1934 Thompson
W hitepine, Mt. Original Cemetery[...]ndent Ledger W ed. Thompson
Mary died Feb. 16, 2003 in Clarks Fork Valley Nursing Falls, Mt[...]is back in town
Home, Plains, Mt. at the age of 92 years, with burial Feb. 22 from California after a long absence. He will r[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. Aug. 28, 1935 - Dr. Rupert Voreck, local
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 20, dentist, is an ardent sail boat enthusiast. During his spare
2003 - Mary VonLindern, 92, longtime Thompson Falls time he cons[...]at and sail boat.
resident, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 at Clark Fork Valley The boat is made of[...]of application and
VonLindern were married April 27, 1928 in Borger, Texas. craftsmanship. (Remaini[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935
construction business for which Nor[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1272)[...]radition since her grandmother had owned the
June 26, 1924; 2] Layola Lucille Jan. 24, 1931. Superior Hotel, in Superi[...]s; her husband
Steve Vulles was born March 3, 1923 Perma, Mt. to Mike Steve; and her sons Cl[...]d, N.M.; Tim (Debbie) Vulles,
Robert Steve (Bob); 2] Michael Burns (Mickey); 3] Lynda Coeur d[...]children,
Marie Frances MacDonald was born Jan. 22, 1924 great-grandchildren and other fam[...]ried to W oodroe McDaniel Rescue, P.O. Box 217, Thompson Falls, MT 59873 or
and by this marriage had two sons: 1] W eston Lee; 2] Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Govern[...]Saturday, Feb. 13, in
Marie Vulles died Feb. 8, 2010 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Thompson Fall[...]al at the Plains Cemetery.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 2:00 am ) - Superior - Marie
Frances MacDonald Vull[...]ert Steve & Bonnie (Sheffer) Vulles
was born Jan. 22, 1924, to Burns & Alice Brown Rober[...]8, to Steve Vulles and Marie MacDonald.
2010, in Coeur d'Alene. Bob married Bonnie Sheffer Sept. 15, 1972 Eddy, Mt.,
Marie was the first baby born at wha[...]they had the following chidlren: 1] Krista Marie; 2]
Superior Hospital. She grew up and attended scho[...]Patrol volunteer during W orld W ar II March 21, 2002 - Obituary information.
and was a frequent blood[...]in Perma, Plains and consisted of: 1] Mick 2] Larry (not sure a brother) 3] Tim
Paradis[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1273)[...]tin W ade of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 39
Sept. 15, 1972. They had two children, 1] Krista Marie of years old; born May 20, 1879; Signal Maintainer for the
Thompson Falls and 2] Russel Steve of Vancouver, W ash. North[...]of Elizabeth Kathlyn Bemis born Nov. 21, 1914 Thompson
Thompson Falls, Champion Internat[...]izabeth was married to #1 Marvick Huff May 18, 1942
Contracting. He had a lifelong commitment to the[...]it over when his father died in 1997. married #2 Gilbert W . W agner Oct. 1, 1963 Thompson
Bob w[...]Hobart W agner
No. 2757, the Veterans of Foreign W ars and the Rods an[...]s of
Thompson Falls, Mt., on W ednesday March 13, 2002 due to disorderly conduct which took plac[...]Plains lacerated and cut, was fined $2.20 cost of the action, and
cemetery, Plains, Mt.[...]olonial Construction
The W eekly Montanian July 20, 1895 page 3 - C. F. Company, the ag[...]s chief operator. #2 Dimmick).
Margaret was born ca 1882 Minn.
E. H. W ade[...]ark colored hair.
Ira Martin W ade was born May 20, 1879. The 1930 federal[...]on the Streets - I. M. W ade, 47B # 72-73 - W agnor, Louis G.; owns his home; $6000
supe[...]valuation; 50 years old; married at the age of 24 years; born
for this division is receiving a vis[...]edger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. age of 20 years; born Minn.; parents born Germany:
Sept. 29, 1916 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. I. M. W ade McCauley, Maudie L. (daughter) 26 years; divorced;
welcome a baby girl to their home Thursday. married at the age of 21 years; born W isc; parents born
The 191[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1274)[...]end of Jack W aite.
Lewis G. W agner died Feb. 12, 1968 Hot Springs with Bill says that[...]rs. Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. those days.
22, 1968 page 5 col. 5 - Louis W agner Passes at 89[...]ent
to Noxon in 1906, where they resided until 1962 when they with $260,000 as the total consideration. Oscar came up t[...]ore about 12 inches long that looked different from that[...]he source of the sample. So he did, and
Sunday at 2 p.m. the ferryboat started to cross the river wit[...]Copyrighted 1968 - on page 263 noted that Jack W aite,[...]ough work to get patent to these Oct. 24, 1934 - Local Happening - Mr. Sam W akefi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1275)[...]he armed
Hallie W ayne W akefield was born July 23, 1923 forces.
Arnegard, North Dakota to[...]nd Mrs.
Edna Byrne. His siblings were: 1] Victor; 2] Roderick; 3] James W akefield will report[...]my.
‘W ayne’ was inducted into the Army May 22, 1943 and
served in Australia.[...]ssoula, James W akefield was born June 27, 1909 to Lewis Henry
Mt.[...]eld and Edna Byrne. His siblings were: 1] Victor; 2]
Information from their marriage license # 4703[...]e he met
W akefield of Thompson Falls, Mt; white; 21 years of age and married Alice Bernice Hildebrant Nov. 16, 1935. From
born July 23, 1923 W atford City, McKenzie Co., North the[...]ears of age born Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Trout Creek - James
March 3, 1926 Thompson Falls, Mt. to Clarence M. Helman[...]., and Larry
Deloris Helman was born March 3, 1926 Thompson Falls, married to Linda_____. T[...]obert Crossley in Alice was born May 13, 1912 to Rose Gummer and Elmer
1946.[...], where she graduated in 1930.
W ayne died June 23, 1983 in Spokane, W ash. He was Afte[...]l Alice attended summer school at the
buried June 28, 1983 in the Evergreen Cemetery, Priest[...]Depression came to North Dakota, Alice
died June 23 following a massive heart attack in the[...]l. After her
H. W ayne W akefield was born July 23, 1923 in Arnegard, marriage to James and coming t[...]njoyed gardening, especially growing beautiful
1942 and lived in Thompson Falls with his parents unti[...]tralia during W orld W ar II. James died Aug. 26, 1988.
After the war he lived in Priest River with his parents who Alice died on a W ednesday May 30, 2001 at the Clark
had moved there from Thompson Fal[...]de two brothers, James, Thompson Falls 7, 2001 and was included in the above article.)
and Ro[...], Lewis married Edna Byrne in Feb. 26, 1900/1901
Travis AFB, Ca., Anne and Donna Craig[...]Roderick; 2] James; 3] Robert; 4] W ayne; 5] Victor -[...]W akefield, Thompson Falls, will go to Butte Oct 23 Lewis died Nov. 1961 Sandpoint, Ida[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1276)1412 Pioneers and Early Sett[...]ewis Henry W akefield
Mr. W akefield died Nov. 28 in the Sandpoint Nursing and Edna Byrne.[...]he had lived the past eight months. He May 2, 1945 Coming & Goings Sanders County Ledger,
was[...]her of James W akefield of Thompson July 21, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Fred E. W alchli[...]o serve a term of six months starting Jan
from 1942-44 when they left to make their home in Priest[...]who will be recalled as a visitor here last fall.
22, 1963 page 8 col 3 - Former Resident Succumbs at[...]hli of Thompson Falls; tall;
She was married Feb. 26, 1900 to Lewis Henry W akefield in m[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1277)[...]Friday Aug. 20, 1909 - Mrs. Pritchard, daughter of Mrs. E.[...]den, a
and Thomas W alden. His bond was fixed at $2,000. ranchman living near W oodlin,[...]ar of the Thompson
Ever E. W alden was born May 22, 1860 Norway. hotel.
1880 feder[...]s said, to kill himself and all his
Farm laborer, 20 years of age, born Norway. f[...]e would some day in a fit of
June 1890 W isconsin 2] George born Dec. 1899 W isconsin desponde[...]. As a result, when it was learned
3] Thomas June 2, 1902 Thompson Falls, Mt. that he[...]d that the other members of the family
about 1885 2] Norin H. March 1877 W isc.; 3] Orrin H.[...]rie both immigrated to the United States in 1880 (20 coming for him. He was nervous and irrit[...]rses have added to his despondency and then
March 24, 1905 - Mr. W alden of this place received a[...]d Hayden to help him,
Sanders County Signal Jan 2, 1908 - Thompson - E. E. with the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1278)[...]en
The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. George W alden was born to Dec[...]1909 - Honor roll Eddie W alden Thomas
ago on the 22d day of May last past. He had been in[...]of and Thomas W alden. His bond was fixed at $2,000.
about four years. Mrs W alden, had been marr[...]George married Bessie Milleson June 11, 1932 Thompson
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk directory[...]Jan 1916 and was buried in the Jan. 2, 1933; 2] Barbara Louise Jan. 24, 1937.
W ildrose cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Mt. officiated by Minister of the Gospel,
January 21, 1916 front page col 6 - W ellknown Matron[...]l her husband’s death in George died Nov 20, 1940 and was buried Nov 22, 1940
1891. Five children were born to the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1279)[...]Roland B. W alford was born Feb. 2, 1889 (Palmyera?) N.
The funeral date has been[...]March 24, 1916 - front page col 4 - Polzin Family Returns[...]who spent
Thomas Raymond W alden was born June 2, 1902 all of last summer here in the i[...]Thurs.
and Thomas W alden. His bond was fixed at $2,000. March 8, 1917 - Local Items -[...]of
Dec. 8, 1957 in the City Cemetery. - Sec 1 lot 2 block 4. the two new units at the power pl[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 12, following: Roland B. W alford of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 28
1957- funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 years of age; born Feb. 2, 1889 (can’t read) N. J.; Hydro
o’clock in th[...]ty road one mile north of Thompson July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Henry Alfred of th[...]ned Saturday to the Milwaukee
He was born June 2, 1902 in Thompson Falls and had office havin[...]Information from their marriage license # 412 page 409 in
of Olympia, W ash.[...]Roland W alford of Scranton, Penn; white; 29 years of age
today. Arrangements are in charge o[...]r was previously married - married July 28, 1917 Thompson Falls,
traveling north and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1280)[...]d’s son was born and died June 8, 1957 Hot
Aug. 2, 1917 - front page col 3 - “Cotton” W alford[...]s Lillian O’dette Falls, Mt. - Sec. 2, lot 2 block 5.
Married Saturday Evening - As a pleasant[...]the most attractive young women in Aug 18, 1882 - Down the Road - Eddy, Hamond & Co., are
this lo[...]p. Aug. 25, 1882 - Down the Road. - J. C. McDiarmid has
Mr. W a[...]charge of the installation of the two big Aug. 25, 1882 -Down the Road - R. A. Eddy, Tom
machines made by[...]ville on the 16th
years in this community and has won the confidence and for Thompson Falls w[...]o leave this week for Milwaukee Nov. 3, 1882 - Election Judges appointed for Thompson
which wi[...]April 26, 1917 - front page col 4 - Changes in For[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1281)[...]out with other pilots of his unit in the F-102 Delta Dagger,
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]w occupied by them will be taken by Mr. May 28, 1959 - condensed version - Peter Salomon,
and M[...]Falls, Mrs.
He married Margaret C. Thomas March 24, 1914 in Fred Biscoff, Portland; 21 grandchildren and 19 great
Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]1871.
Information from their marriage license # 220 in the Came to Dillon, Montana in 1904[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12,
Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., Ohio to W . F. Hughe[...]Street, Thompson Falls, M. T. Fifty
married March 29, 1914 Thompson Falls, Mt. by W . E. C[...]omas. Thompson Falls, Mt. - H. C. W ally? 25 years old born SD;
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday here 2 months; died July 17, 1919 killed by a train.
Jun[...]employed here by the Allis-Chalmers Co., in
June 12, 1914 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W aller[...]son: 1] Vernon. March 24, 1960 page 8 col 3 - Cleave W alter Rites
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Dec. 26, Conducted - Funeral services w[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1282)[...]. 4, 1885 in Osceola, Mo., and W ed. June 20, 1934 Thompson - James L. Adams moved
came to Mo[...]married. He was a member of the IOOF Aug 29, 1934 Thompson Falls - Jane Hunt was here Sunday[...]valued transact business.
at from $16,000 to $20,000 so we are informed.[...]a Rennaker and they had the
1884 - page three col 2 - Local News - The disciples of following children: 1] Viola Marie (#1 James Arnold; #2
Isaak W alton are seen at the close of every day returning Charles Burns); 2] Doris (#1 Dan House; #2 Don Dowell);
from the river with large strings of beautiful trout. The bate 2] James W esley jr. (Ginger Collins).
is freely ta[...]sional quality tatting, she
He had 1] Katheryn; 2] Topper ‘Bobbie.’ also[...]beautiful items of work in her home.
W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Local Happenings - Attend School[...]James W esley W ard was born May 24, 1938 Hamilton,
Sanders County Independ[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1283)[...]l for a Ginger Lee Collins was born Dec. 22, 1944 Prairie City,
fireman rating a boilerman. H[...]ls, Mt. Jan 10, “quilting” for over 20 years. Now with her daughter Tracy
1957 Thurs.-[...]ll
Mr. and Mrs. Jim W ard, who was graduated Dec. 21, from hangings, “Gingersnaps by JenKar[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan 24, also the representative showing the p[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Feb. 20, looking for old tractors to restore or[...]estroyer USS Beatty with the Jim died June 28, 2008 Thompson Falls, Mt.
U.S. Sixth fleet in the Me[...]he fleet last December, the Beatty has 10, 2008 - (picture of Jim in his sailors uniform and a[...]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.[...]Edson. He served his country from 1956 to 1962, cruising
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fall[...]twice, through the Panama Canal and traveling
1962 Thursday page 5 - Ginger Lee Collins, a senior at[...]n the
Jim and Ginger Collins were married Dec. 28, 1962 woods and was later head sawyer at Flo[...]son River Lumber, for
Tracy (#1 Charlie Gardner; #2 Roger Kehew); 2] Cody. nearly 40 years, retiring in 2003.
(1) Tracy and Roger Kehew had the two chil[...]r 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) Cody married #1 Candy Masterson from St. Maries,[...]oad. W es loved working with his tractors
Idaho; #2 Tracy Knudson from Plains and they had one[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1284)[...]Falls, Montana 1421

old break in his right leg suddenly began trou[...]Thomas had three children: 1] Margaret; 2] Thomas; 3]
Katheryn W a[...]Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. Aug. 2, 1906 - Plains -
Sanders County Independent Led[...]Aug. 24, 1906 - Thomas W ard, deputy clerk and recorder,[...]Thomas F. W ard died Jan. 12, 1908 Thompson Falls, Mt.
M argaret W ard at the age of 52 years of cancer, with removal July 13, 1908
Mar[...]s. - Many old timers in Montana and scores of
May 28, 1915 - front page col 2 - New Teachers - fifth and the younger gene[...]ed the coming of the end. During the brief
March 20, 1908 - Ray E. W ard of Fortine, Mont., has been[...]from Missoula to accept a position
work on March 21.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1285)1422 Pioneers and Early Set[...]disease and he succumbed on Sunday morning, Jan. 12, at Society.
about 1 a.m. surrounded by[...]rtaker Chas H. Marsh, Viola married #2 Charles Burns and they had a daughter:
accompanie[...]of the deceased, they Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 26, 1934 - Local Happenings - Arthur
being Tom McTa[...]I. E. Keith of Thompson.
Thomas F. W ard was 52 years of age, being born in[...]he was a staunch son: 1] Oakley W . Jr. Jan. 26, 1922.
democrat and was honored by his party on several[...]Dora W arner
in 1881-82; under sheriff under Quigley of the same county[...]ct. 1840 Ohio, as were
in the years ‘91 and ‘92; and was a member of the seventh her paren[...]rner were married ca 1857
He was married in 1892 and three children, all living, were (43 years[...]nces in Deer Lodge county and after Ind.; 2] Esther; 3] Louella, (Edson Reece); 4] Arthur Jam[...]1906. A capable and Austin died Sept 2, 1900 and was buried Sept 4, 1900 in
expert bookk[...]n, Mr. W ard is survived by birth date as Aug. 26, 1877).
two brothers and three sisters, W illiam[...]W ard of St. Joseph McCook; that he is 32 years of age and single; that
Marys, Kansas.[...]s, Mt. Friday Sanders County Signal May 2, 1907 - plains - Jesse
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1286)[...]lls, Montana 1423

W arner has returned from the west where he ha[...]Robinson. They had four children: 1] 2] 3] Charley; 4]
Jesse appeared at the naturaliz[...]on Falls Polk directory lists him as a
July 5, 1912 - page 3 - In a letter received the other day fro[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
page 2 col 4 - Plains Items - Jesse W arner came home fr[...]Friday March 12, 1909 - Mrs. J. H. W arwich had a daughter
The Sept. 12 th, 1918 Sanders County W orld W ar I draft[...], Montana
Plains, Mt.; 41 years of age; born Aug. 26, 1877; carpenter Friday July 9, 1909 - Geo[...]Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday July 29, 1910 - page 3 - Jim W arwick was in yesterday from
Sept. 10, 1915 - front page col 2 - Mrs. C. E. W arwick Prospect after su[...]abeth (Robinson) W arwick April 21, 1911 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. James W arwick are[...]is siblings were: 1] Robert (Snoqualimie, W ash); 2] The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1287)1424 Pioneers and Early Se[...]daughter weight 15 Derwood died Oct. 23, 1938 of natural causes in the Black
pounds. Mot[...]Mont. by Stucky Mortuary. Burial was Oct. 27, 1938 in the
June 7, 1912 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. James W arwick and[...]k’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. W . will return in 26, 1938 - Court Reporter Found Dead - Derwood
a fe[...]ngton’s
James H. W arwick died at the age of 42 years on April body in bed, the lights st[...]found Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. Oct. 27, 1938 - condensed
lacking or unwilling to do a g[...]s, Mt. - Hobart W agner and Roy W ashington,
Aug. 21, 1914 - front page col 5 - W alking all the way[...]lacerated and cut was fined $2.20 cost of the action, and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1288)[...]alls, Montana 1425

were suspended pending good behavior.[...]n Dec. 30, 1931
Glen married Velma A. Roe Sept. 26, 1931 Thompson Jordan, Mt., to W a[...]d the following children: 1] James Alan (Ingrid); 2]
Minister: witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Soule. L[...]married; both were Chuckie died June 5, 2002 Council Bluff, Iowa, with
white; Glen was 23 years old, born Eagle Valley, Oregon to c[...]16, 2005 - Charlotte Rose “Chuckie” W atson Shell p[...], Mt. Oct. 11, 1931 - Plains - away June 5, 2005 at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa after
Glen[...](Edward) W atson.
Velma A. Roe was born Sept. 29, 1914 Thompson Falls, The family mo[...]ooley. attended all 12 years of school, graduating with the Class of
The Thompson Falls school records of 1934 - Velma 20 1949. During her high school years, she worked for Ernie
years Sept. 29, 1914.[...]rline stewardess, but was
Falls, Mt. W ed. Sept. 12, 1934 - Local Happenings - Mr. not accep[...]who is in the service in the South December 2004.
Pacific where so far he has earned two battle[...]sband and their four children and
Velma married #2 Denver Ford - one son died at birth, s[...]mation, a private family service was to be
April 12, 1917 - front page col 5 - C. H. W atson, who[...]tfits on all The W eekly Montanian Sept. 28, 1895 page 3 -Chas
outgoing ships and incidental[...]inspector of the W atson and Dave Miller of 20 odd, have gone to the
wireless stations o[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1289)1426 Pioneers and Early S[...]ons Department in Coos Bay. In 1993 they moved to
20 day leave from the navy and has to report back i[...]of a three-year enlistment retirement in 2001.
period to serve.[...]ders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct 1, 1952 was good with cattle and horses. He was[...]out his life. He
papers in Boston, Mass., on Sept 25th. kept up with footb[...]ted singer and musician. He performed
#2 Helen (Hawley) - #3 Shirley (Hertz)[...]with
Russell Clyde W atson was born Sept. 14, 1926 Thompson various bands. Those shows wer[...]y he leaves behind. He taught
children; 1] Marci; 2] Jay; 3] Dee; 4] Randy Lee born about us the joy of life and respect for anyone or anything that
1862 died June 4, 1965 Seattle, W a., burial in the Ci[...]6 and they had the following children: 1] Stormy; 2] All who knew him will miss him dearl[...]the Diabetes Foundation.
Russell died Jan. 18, 2006 Salem, Oregon.
Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]n. Sharon W atson
26, 2006 - Russell Clyde W atson, former Thompson Falls[...]tson and Elizabeth Beryl Edwards.
September 14, 1926 at the family’s home in Thompson[...]had the following children: 1] Greg (Leslie); 2] Bran (Lori);
Beryl W atson.[...]ered those times fondly. Bud died Dec. 28, 2010 Magnolia, Texas with memorial
W hile in school[...]am that The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Jan. 2011 - picture of Bud
played in the state champions[...]were married in Sandpoint, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, surrounded by his loving family.
Idaho[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1290)[...]alls, Montana 1427

Elizabeth W estberg. The family later moved to[...]ht grandchildren Elizabeth Beryl died July 28, 1987 at the age of 77 years,
and their spouses,[...]ir children cemetery addition to blk #2, lot # 188.
Courtney and Kenny (Kelly), Pamela an[...]her Richard (Jo) and W alter died Dec. 23, 1991 W hitepine, Mt., with burial
Nancy, wife of his brother Bill, and their families. Bud was Dec. 28, 1991 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt[...]s; his Original cemetery addition to blk #2, lot # 187.
nephew Jeff, and numerous aunts, uncl[...]re his love for Billy was born July 22, 1916 to Monroe and Laurel
woodworking, gardening[...].
W alter J. ‘W alt’ W atson was born March 24, 1912 Kansas After working for the U. S. Forest S[...]ate a 46
following children; 1] Marjorie Lois May 21, 1929 million board foot timber sale up the little Thompson River
(Hagan) of Missoula); 2] Levi W alter June 8, 1930; 3] drainage[...]re job, Billy and
Bluffs, Iowa); 4] Irene Mae May 20, 1934 (Chenoweth of his brother Jerry d[...]our-year-period, providing
Beryl was born April 24, 1910 in W heeler, W ashington to their own equipment, supplies and 112-pound Disston
W illiam Clyde Edwards and Elizabet[...]in
Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935 stride as being “just another 16[...]honored their original contract price of $2.10 per thousand
and Harry Kemmerer, all of[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1291)[...], Montana 1429

will employ his time looking after properties[...]May 26, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Mr. and Mrs. L.[...]e first of the week for North Carolina where
Feb. 26, 1915 - page 3 - A letter received here this wee[...]agent at Thompson Falls was
Larry died April 9, 2003 Missoula, Mt., with burial in the brought[...]g
Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 28 plot # appropriated about $300 of the company’s funds to his own
20.[...]ination.
Sanders County Ledger Thurs. April 17, 2003 - Lawrence The Frontier Index, Thom[...]Lawrence James 1884 - page 5 col 2 - Geo. A. W ay, Northern Pacific
W atters, 62, of Thompson Falls, passed away W ednesday,[...]mpson Falls now languishes in the county
April 9, 2003, in Missoula at the home of his aunt, Jerry[...]lass of 1958. 1882 Evaro, Lake Co., Mt. and they had the following[...]career, children: 1] child died May 1887; 2] James F. March/April
which included a doctorate[...]cing and working in the timber industry. May 20, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]ldren still asleep, when it is supposed
10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Community[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1292)[...]es F., only son of Thomas and Emma W aymack, aged 2 inspector for the Thompson Falls Power Co[...]nty Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Melvin
July 22, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]Lillian O’dette were their witnesses.
August , 2004 - 30 years Ago August 22, 1974 - TF. Cafe, The Sanders County Ledg[...]- (abstracted from article) - New April 21, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Married - Melvin[...]. W eaver Charles W eber was born April 1862 Iowa. His father
as an iron worker.[...]]
following: Jim W eaver of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 42 years of Joseph; 2] Anna (Henry Yeager of Colo.) Iowa; 3] Emma
age;[...]ef by Newsy Notes - W ord was received Oct. 20, 1905 - Sad News From Home. - Charles and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1293)1432 Pioneers and Early Se[...]W eekly Montanian Dec. 26, 1895 Thompson Falls, Mt. -
Beside her loving[...]Joseph married Leora Addie Coleman Dec. 25, 1895 in
brothers, a foster daughter, whom she b[...]y mother born Dec. 1896 Thompson, Mt.; 2] Clinton born April 1899
could be.[...]Thompson, Mt (Olympia, W a.); 3] Alva Feb. 25, 1915 (#1
Funeral arrangements have not been learned, but it is James Oscar Page, #2 Julius W eiby)
supposed she will be buried in the[...]le and unselfish. Tuesday evening, Dec. 25, 1895, Miss Leora Ada Coleman
Sanders County[...]udge W . R. Hamilton officiating. This
Thurs. May 29, 1935 - Court Proceedings - In the estate of[...]an was born Jan. 18, 1874 at
Elva was born Feb. 25, 1916 Thompson Falls, Mt., to Aubur[...]aughter of Mrs. Joseph They homesteaded 2 miles north of Thompson on the
W eber, and James[...]rned from their honeymoon and Mt. (June 2) he stated that he was a barber and he own[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1294)[...]will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., in the Community
The Sanders County Ledge[...]ry Lou Spurek at the organ.
W eber, Thursday Feb. 25th., an 8 pound baby girl. Mother She was[...]ather’s health was so broken by
Joe died Oct. 21, 1925 at the age of 59 years, 6 months four year[...]change of climate
Independent Ledger Thurs. Oct. 28, 1925 Thompson Falls - might help. Her m[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1295)[...]s. Alva W eber was born Feb. 25, 1916 to Joseph W eber and
Sanders County Ind[...]ide. Another sister, Mrs. Ferdinand Hanson, 2 block 23.
of W isconsin, was not present.[...]s after Jacob W eigand was born March 29, 1917 Greeley, Colo.
she arrived. Since then she[...]. 25, 1963 page 5 col 1 - Rites Conducted For John W[...]go. Jacob died Nov. 17, 1992 Missoula, Mont. at the age of 75
Mary W eber w[...]in, and later - sec 11, lot 10, block 42.
came to Thompson Falls.
Funeral services will[...]y Charles J. H. W einke was born Feb. 23, 1879 St. Paul,
July 7, 1905 - Frederick C. W eb[...]on Falls, Montana
info: D. S. No. 1603 for the N1/2 SE1/4 Section 34 Tp 27 Friday May 22, 1908 - C. J. H. W einke of Seattle, has
N.R. 34[...]Fourth Judicial who was born and died July 25,1908 Missoula, Mt..
district court. Mary E. died July 25, 1908 Missoula, Mt., with burial July
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. 29, 1908 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, M[...]r sisters, Mrs. C. L. F. Kellogg, in Missoula, at 2 p.m. last[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1296)[...]e joined him here W eekly Montanian June 27, 1895 - Baby girl born June 26
in June and they were just beginning to feel at[...]Mt. (June 1) he stated that he was 20 years old and a
The Sanders County Ledger, Tho[...]Index of the Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Oct.2, 1897 page 4
W einke, who opened the house in May last. Mr. W einke and col 2 - death - W altermer W eiser of Thompson Falls, M[...]oula Theodore R. W elch was born Feb. 11, 1924 Billings, Mt.
was the guest of brother-in-law C.[...]rman & Amelia W einke March 2, 1942 from Ft. Lewis, W ash. until his discharge
Amel[...]married to Herman W einke and they Sept. 12, 1946 Ft. Ord, Ca. Serial # 19071523. He was born
had the following children: 1] Charles J. H. Feb. 23, 1879; Feb. 11, 1924 Billings, Mt.; he moved to Bozeman, Mt.
The Sa[...]Fred married Helen Jane Gosha Jan. 5, 1922 Thompson[...]Frederich E. W eldon of Thompson Falls, Mt; 22 years of
with a butane hot water heater and died[...]ch) W einrich Livingston, Mt.; 21 years of age born Little Falls, Minn., to
Lamora ‘Morrie’ was born Nov. 21, 1907 in Plains, John W . Gosha and[...]May previously married - married Jan. 5, 1922 Thompson Falls,
Aldrich.[...]Margaret Tucker.
Morrie died Jan. 5, 2000 at Kalispell, Mt. she was buried Helen J[...]Aug. 23, 1912 - page 3 - J. M. W eldon left Tuesday for Deer[...]mpson Montana.
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Miss Anne W einschrott, The Sa[...]er, Mrs. Ray S. Conger, left
Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Miss Mary W einschrott, y[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1297)[...]. Bill married Emma W . Snyder June 11, 1942 Missoula,
M. W elden, was very low and not expect[...]nd Mt.
Mrs. Conger left for Lewistown on No. 2 Saturday. Mr. Information from their marriage license # 3273 page 113
W elden is well known here having live[...]W ells white; 42 years of age born Hagerstown, Maryland to S. D.[...]been previously married - married June 11, 1942 Missoula,[...]of Japan.
Jay Joseph W ells was born Dec. 1, 1872. Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. April 21,
The Sept. 7 th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card[...]Aug. 25, 1911 - page 4 - Dixie W entz came over from[...]ders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
1942 - Local Mention - W . P. W elsch advises us that[...]W eekly Montanian Nov. 21, 1895 - Eugene W essenger is[...]son following children: 1] Philip; 2] Gladys.
Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 9, 1935 - L[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1298)[...]. Ida W est died May 5, 2002 Houston, Texas with burial
It was a tremendous[...]o the farm was all for a distant relative 4, 2002 page 6 - Graveside services were held on Friday
t[...]d there was no remembrance for July 19, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Fraternal Cemetery in
him and t[...]ointment, no W est. Ida L. W est died May 5, 2002 at the home of her
bitterness. George was of a sm[...]She was born July 23, 1914 in Denhoff, N.D. to Fred and
George and[...]er Ruth and husband
Ida L. W est was born July 23, 1914 in Denhoff, N.D., to Richard Raymond[...]of the mountain. They had two children: 1] Ruth; 2] Neumiller and wife Nita of Silverton, I[...]y, Thompson Falls, Mt. burial of ashes in
section 22 plot # 15.[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Apr 15,
23, 1998 - W illiam ‘George’ W est - Longtime Thompson 1942 Local Mention- Lyle W . W est, who has been worki[...]Tom W est
July 23, at 11 a.m. at the Community congregational Chur[...]ins) West
Sanders County Road Department for over 24 years. He also W illiam Henry W est wa[...]1858. His father, Charles, retired in about 1872 to be a coast
Ruth Raymond, and husband, R[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1299)[...]dren: 1] Alfred Charles Oct. 9, 1909 Lead, S. D.; 2]
with rock entries to each home. At the bottom of[...]Dakota, (Vern Sloan); 3] W illiam Henry II. Jan. 28, 1919
protect the fishing boats from weather sto[...]niards, The Call, Lead, South Dakota Dec. 26, 1908 - United in
yet on the top of the large je[...]r colds and moving in furnished rooms at 124 N. Gold Street. The Call joins
their iron bed, t[...]th. As he grew older he Mabel was born May 20, 1891 Lead, SD., to Alfred
rejected the navy as[...]he went to Butte,
job, Bill decided at the age of 225 Harry bought Mabel her first electric washing
ch[...]rub board
He arrived in Ellis Island with only $25.00 to take him to and tin tubs. She thought[...]‘irons’ were placed on the cooking
On Dec. 25, 1908 Lead, South Dakota, W illiam marrie[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1300)[...]ive in the Salvation army. After her marriage and
22, 1961 on his way by ambulance to Galen, Mont. He[...]emetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - sec 3 lot 1 block 12. clean, baking was always present. Her[...]the care and well being of her family. As in most
28, 1961 Thursday page 2 col 3 - Final Rites Held For Bill families,[...]later in life.
Mabel Jenkins was born May 20, 1892 Lead, SD. to Annie One affliction[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1301)[...]Mabel Jenkins W est died Tuesday at the age of 82 April running vertical, to shovel the accum[...]pulley. Bill doesn’t remember what
Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Community Congregational[...]which was not an easy task.
Jenkins W est, 82, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Getting him out of the[...]transport Bill, when the
years. She was born May 20, 1892 Lead, SD., and married hearse appeared a[...]hospital, a
Butte in 1915 where they resided for 32 years. In 1947 they mere skeleton from all t[...]oth
E. Sloan, Thompson Falls, nine grandchildren; 20 great sides. This was corrected by put[...]W illiam Henry ‘Bill’ W est II was born Jan. 28, 1919 the Missoula hospital. It worked[...]l Mention - Vern Sloan and Ed Olson drove
In 1942, the dead of winter, Bill hitch-hiked the 70 mile[...]ce and after many
supplied food for two. Bill was 23 years of age at that time, months he finally[...]re the logging crew, were married Feb. 12, 1949 Kenosha, W isconsin.
using horses for pulli[...]ng help during a crises. 12 at Kenosha, W isconsin, to Miss Mary Cesar[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1302)[...]Nora Emelie Sand was born Jan. 24, 1904 Missoula to
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk[...], Missoula, Mt. - Clarence E.
May 14, 1915 - page 2 - Harry W eston, one of the efficient W halen[...]- Cromwell and Linnie Helen W ard.
1] Ann Oct. 2, 1934.; 2] Susan June 25, 1937. W inona had been prev[...]W etzler (Great Falls); 2] Charlotte (Nevers of El Cajon, Ca.),
Bonnie ha[...]. The Rev. E. M. Hawkins
Bonnie died Oct. 5, 1992 at the age of 67 years. Burial officiated,[...], 75, a long-time resident of
died at the age of 72 years in Plains, Mont. May 14, 1987. Thompso[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, The Rev. E.M. Hawkins officiated at the[...]ls, Mt.
Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec 6 lot 23 block 6. He Dec. 1987 - Nora Jacks - Nora[...]ces for her and her husband,
#2 W inona (W eaver) W illiam[...]llowing arrangements.
child: 1] Gerald May 25, 1928 Spokane, W a (Renton, Mrs. Jacks was born Jan. 24, 1904 at Missoula to Andrew
W as.).[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1303)[...]Lester Herman W halen was born February 20, 1907 to
Idaho. The couple made their home in th[...]d her husband later joined her James Feb. 9, 1929.
there. The couple celebrated their gold wedding[...]April 4, 1987. She was Lester died April 20,1934 with burial in the W ildrose
also preceded[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. April 25, 1934
granddaughter.[...]le, W ash.; seven were held on Monday, April 23rd for Lester Herman
grandchildren and four great[...]ning.
Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. - Sec. 11 lot 2 - block 39. Lester was a C.C.C., (Civilian[...]the following
Gerald Earl W halen was born May 25, 1928 Spokane, W a. morning after it was discover[...]n, W a. at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon. A truck load of bo[...]nds from the C.C.C., camp at Fort Missoula, Co. 952
entering the service, service recorded Sanders Co[...]Lester Herman W halen was born February 20, 1907.[...]George W halen 20th April of 1934, at the age of 27. Lester had been
George W halen was born in Ca[...]who acted as pall bearers were: Docot Hannigan of
2] Chris (Perma, Mt) 3] Patrick.[...]len, his parents, his brother Clarence Earl, age 32 and a
1900's)[...]of relatives and friends of the family from
June 2, 1905 - Harry W halen of Sandpoint is mentioned.[...]W halen
James Lester W halen was born Feb. 9, 1929 to Lester Patrick & Annie ([...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 28, were born in Ireland. His brothers were: 1] Chris; 2] John;
1953 - Excitement ran high from Thursday n[...]morning when the capture of James Lester W halen, 23 year In the 1900 federal census Thompson[...].,
old State Prison Farm escapee was made after a 24 hour Mt. (June 2) he stated that he immigrated to the United
manhu[...]nties participated in the search. He In the 1920 federal census Patrick stated that he
was taken[...]es in 1888 and was naturalized
Creek bridge about 20 miles west of Thompson Falls. He by 1894[...]13, 1894 page 3 - Pat
in prison since February 1952 after being convicted of grand W halen,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1304)[...]r. W halen wired the
The W eekly Montanian June 29, 1895 page 3 - Pat sheriff, giving h[...]It is reported that the late Van
W hitepine, Mt.; 2] Lester H. Feb. 1907 Mont. (This is the Antwe[...]and was lying on the floor, expecting
Missoula.); 2] Earl.[...]orn March 1878 Stevensville, 1, 1912 - Unwritten Law To Be Defense of Patrick W halen.[...]is his wife, over 20 years younger - she’s about 34. The third
Sa[...]principal is Van Antwerp, about 31 years old.
25, 1912 - At a dance held in the hall at W hitepin[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1305)[...]Mrs. W halen. He was asleep in the W a.; 2] daughter (Dr. Phelps).
rear of the house and whe[...]Mrs. Tel Co.
W halen gave Van Antwerp $20. It was then that W halen The 1917 P[...]n Antwerp, the Sanders County Signal Jan 23 1908 - P. L. W haley expects
latter had a rifle[...]away in a pocket of his overcoat, on Jan. 24, 1908 - Plains - P. L. W haley, of W allace, Ida[...]e stands prepared to d’Alene train. He was 24 years of age and lived at Avery,
show that follo[...]Sanders County Signal Thurs. May 29, 1909 - P. S.
The 1915 Thompson Falls Polk di[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. July 22, there last week, and has been e[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1306)[...]ing looks good and
Sanders County Signal, Feb. 22, 1906 - Beulah W heeler that a large amount[...]The Sanders County. Independent W ed. April 25, 1934
Sanders County Signal Plains, Mt. - Apri[...]a, Montana on W eekly Montanian March 21, 1896 - W alter W hitaker
February 28, 1907 to Beulah M. W heeler.[...]the Missoula June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers Elected for
County Courthouse, Missoul[...]ls, Mt. Friday W hitcomb and Mattie.
July 25, 1913 - page 3 - Elbert Knowles and Francis W hile, 1910 Federal census, April 26, 27, 28, 1910 Clarks For
both of this city, were married[...]C. L. W hipple left this week for On page 2 of 1910 census of Clarks Fork - W hitcomb,
San Fr[...]Fred D. W histler Dec. 12, 1913 - page 3 - Mrs. Mattie W hitcomb, who has[...]y undergone an operation for a tumor at Mayo
Jan. 28, 1910 - page 3 - Fred D. W histler of Mis[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1307)[...]Nannie is buried with George Evan W hitcomb Feb. 22, W hite of Stevensville are here to mak[...]mpson Falls High School newspaper “Torch” May 29, more or less of his time here.
1923 - Senior Plans - Thelma W hitcomb Uncertain.[...]Jan. 5, 1917 - front page col 2 - H. A. W hite W ill Have[...]Mr. W hite has been moved from the place it
March 22, 1907 - Adolf W hite is enjoying a few days lay o[...]Stout. Falls, Mt. Thurs. April 25, 1918 - front page col 4 -
Clyde married Jessi[...](Remaining
W hite of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 20 years of age born portion of article not p[...]1919 Conrad, Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 29, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
Montana to Ja[...]ts, and will report for her new work on September 20th.
left Tuesday for Tacoma, where he has accepte[...]a short time with her Falls, Mt. Thurs. Sept. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of
parents, late[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1308)[...]e 16) he stated that he was married for the past 12 skinning knives and two steels, made out of ra[...]-
following children: 1] Bonnie (Jeff W ordell); 2] Bobbi (abstracted from the article) Bob w[...]ke and Mary Cox.
Martha Rae Franke died Nov. 4, 2002 with burial.[...]rs County Independent Ledger W ed. April 10, 1935
2002 Thurs. - Martha Rae Franke W hite, 53, died Monda[...]W hite is the new case worker at the Re-
Nov. 4, 2002 after a long battle with cancer. A memorial[...]l Church, Thompson Falls. A W ed. May 29, 1935 - Heron - Bob W hite, relief case worker
d[...]ent to all who saw her child: 1] Bernice March 20, 1921.
beautiful flower beds.
She loved spending tim[...]W ed. June 20, 1934 Thompson - Mrs. Helen W hitehouse
She is[...]dren Stephanie and Kelly Butler; W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - The teachers who will teach in the
Taylo[...]versity at New York
child - 1] W esley Irvin Feb. 25, 1938. City, besid[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1309)[...]& Emma Belle (Garred) W hitley
Thurs. March 31, 1921 - Rev. Richard W hitehouse holds Andrew Jackson “Andy” W hitley was born May 26, 1861
services every third Monday evening of eac[...]gs were taken from The 1880
Richard died Jan. 1927 Hamilton, Mt. condense[...], farmer, 50 years of age, born Ky, his
Jan. 5, 1927 - Rev. Richard W hitehouse Dies at Hamilton[...]hurch here, passed away at his Martha J. 21 years; 2] Andrew J. 18 years; 3] Agnes 16
home in Hamilton[...]st Tuesday evening, years; 4] Ettie 12 years; 5] W illie 5 years; 6] Rose 3 years.
follo[...]Andy married Emma Belle Garred Oct. 27, 1886 Victoria,
Rev. Mr. W hitehouse was 64 ye[...]ths of age in 1889 near Calgary, Alberta, Canada; 2]
operations at St. Lukes’ hospital in Spokane,[...]State University, his 90 Gladys Marion 1889. - 2] Emma Belle 1868; 3] Nancy Ellen
year old mother[...]. W hitenberg worked in the local sawmills. In 1942 he second time to R. G. Horton ten days af[...]nformation is that David never saw his girls
Dec. 27, 1912 - Under Machinery for Prospect - Nason T.[...]wer plant. W eekly Montanian May 23, 1895 - Andy W hitley’s father
The 1913 Thom[...]The W eekly Montanian Oct. 26, 1895 page 3 - Billy[...]W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - Andy W hitley took
The Sanders County[...]rses up to the Island this week where he has
Feb. 20, 1914 - page 3 - A. W hitley and family a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1310)[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. Aug. 29, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
Emma was ar[...]where he still remains in
Emma Belle died March 28, 1956, Corvallis, Ore, buried the employ[...]Pearl Esther W hitley was born June 21, 1893 Thompson
Claude H. W hitley was born Aug[...]e B. C.
Claude married Dorothy Carmichael Aug. 12, 1926. After Canada. She was married Nov. 16,[...]M., born in 1918.
Falls, Mt. W ed. June 12, 1935 - Local Happenings - Mr. and Roy R.[...]restaurant
Jesse Andrew W hitley was born Feb. 12, 1897 Thompson from 1937 to 1972.
Falls, Mt. the son of W illiam W hitley and Jose[...]ranch
(Family Bible states that he was born March 2, 1897 foreman at Green Lake Ranch an[...]Canada, from 1916 through 1921. He worked for Centralia
1917 Thompson Falls P[...]y lists him as a Dairy, W a., from 1922 through 1931, Bend, Or, Medo-Land
machinist board[...]hrough 1937. South Bend, W a., Dairy
The Sept. 12 th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft notes that he is 1937 - 1942. Purchased and operated Sunny Brook Dairy,
residi[...]was short of height, with wife and son, 1942-1972.
slender built and had brown eyes and brown hair; that he is Roy died Sept. 9, 1972 Corvallis, Or.
21 years of age; his father was born Milton, Ore; h[...]son Falls and Vern Sarah W hitley died 1929 and was buried in the W ildrose
Dolson of Camas[...]May 17, 1876 Oregon to S.
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - page eight - News of B. W hitle[...]kinds of success and happiness. Martha J. 21 years; 2] Andrew J. 18 years; 3] Agnes 16
Sanders County[...]ger, Thompson Falls, Mt. years; 4] Ettie 12 years; 5] W illie 5 years; 6] Rose 3 years.
Thurs. Nov. 20, 1919 - front page col 2 - Jessie W hitley, W illiam married Josie[...]yed newspaper- “W eekly Montanian March 21, 1895 - Married
at one of the large sawmills.[...]Idaho, Thursday, March
His second marriage in 1920 was to Mabel Black and 19, 18[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1311)1452 Pioneers and Early Se[...]mony which was mutual and all On May 24, 1918, Vancouver, B. C. Canada, he married
conce[...]w months younger than Pharis 1919 - June 12, 2003 (married 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[...]W illiam and Della retired from the ranch in 1982 and
Garred and Lucretia Bryant.[...]in Coquitlam, suburban of Vancouver.
Falls, Mont. 2] Claude H. Aug. 8, 1905 Thompson Falls.[...]d the boundary work on the Cabinet National
March 24, 1905 - W m. W hitley has taken up a homestead[...]rs County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday
Aug 12, 1905 - W m W hitley baby boy on Tuesday.[...]Edwin W hitney was born Oct. 5, 1910 Mont.
April 20, 1906 - W m. W hitley will shortly moved his family Ileen Alta was born Nov. 11, 1928 Roselind, Alberta
to Heron where he is employed.[...]r, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday Spokane); 2] Mable (Hoener of Deer Park, W a); 3] Derle
Sept. 2, 1910 - page 3 - W illiam W hitley and family hav[...]Ileen’s family moved from Canada when she was 2 ½
W hite Pine.[...]After their marriage the young couple
Jan. 16, 1922 - Happenings in the City Council: W illiam[...]ometown of Plentywood, Mont.,
W hittley allowed $82 for work on skating rink by W ard where[...]s, Mt., in about 1966.
He was noted in Jan 9, 1922 as a laborer. Harold and[...]ndent Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nava); 2] Iris
W ed. Aug. 29, 1934 - Charles Lux and Bill W hitley will[...]tory this year. for the past 62 years. Taking great pleasure in her roll as a
J[...]Harold died Oct. 31, 1992 W ashington at the age of 82[...]Cemetery, W hitepine, Mt. Original cemetery blk # 2, lot #
W illiam Pharis W hitley was born March 27, 1891 171 with Ileen.
Thompson F[...]le Ileen passed away Saturday, April 6, 2002 at the Clark
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1312)[...]Plains. A memorial service was held Sept. 27, 1912 - page 3 - Otto W ick (Tex) the genial day
Sunday April 21 at the Sanders County Fair Pavilion by[...]op him.
W hitepine, Mont. Original cemetery blk # 2, lot # 171 with The 1913 Thompson Falls[...]ill accept a position as mixologist.
Friday April 24, 1908 - W . W hitney, a prominent[...]Missoula Co.,
Mt. (June 1 ) he states that he is 24 years old and single; that Charles Hjalmar &[...]Charles Hjalmar W icksell was born Feb. 17, 1882
laborer.[...]Belknap, Mt. - farmer - born Feb. 17, 1882 Sodcraka,
The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Sweden - emigrated from Liverpool, England March 20,
1884 cik 3 - This office was the recipient of a box of cigars 1902 - arriving Boston, Mass on the “Saxonia” of t[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, born Stodie Portogal Sweden - entered U[...]t large American Flag ever raised in 1, 1902 - entered Montana April 15, 1902. W itnesses: Henry
this part of the country was t[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Citizen denied due to filing less than required 2 years. -
1884 - advertisement - B. F. W hittemer,[...]He arrived in the United States, April 1, 1902 through
Next Door To Frontier Index Office, Thomp[...]Charles married Lena Matilda Lundgren Sept. 20, 1907
Sarah W hittle[...]se Cemetery project - Sarah son December 20, 1915 Thompson Falls, Mt.
W hittle was born 1845 - she died 1929 with burial in the The Sanders County[...]Minneapolis on September 20, 1907, arrived here on[...]is, but really to get married to Miss
Jan. 19, 1912 - page 3 - Otto W ick, the genial mixologist of[...]Belknap, the news of his marriage was quite
Jan. 26, 1912 - page 3 - Otto W ick returned from Quinn’s[...]Falls, Mt. Friday indigent person and $25.00 was awarded for his support.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1313)[...]1920 as Grand Noble IOOF; He also was elected Mayor o[...]dger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Aug. May 5, 1924.
26. 1910 - Noting those that lost possessions in th[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 25,
fire: W hitepine - Charley W icksall everything. 1920 - Lookout Cabin For Twenty Odd Peak - Modern[...]ty Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday 12X12 with a six foot cupola with glass on all sides, g[...]observe without going outside
18 and 19 in block 28 on Capital hill this week from A. W . the c[...]est relative: Lenn Sunday May 13, 1968 page 2 col 6 - Ray Olen Baylor, 69,
Matilda W icksell of[...]t. Friday married Louise V. Matt on Dec. 12, 1923. They moved to
March 5, 1915 - front page col 6[...]f Missoula; five sisters, Mrs. Fern Kennedy,
Dec. 24, 1915 - page 5 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. H.[...]phens, Spokane; Mrs.
W icksell on Monday December 20, a fine nine pound boy. Tinley Jewett,[...]Mrs. Letha Mitchell, both of Missoula; 25 grandchildren and
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as a 12 great grandchildren.
carpenter.[...]guns. There she married #2 Murray Mansfield. She has one
The same[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1314)[...]Huntly and John’s father was born Nov. 27, 1884 W oodbury Co.,
had a son Harley.[...]children: 1] Marie C. (#1 W innfod Robin--- #2 Lynch of
Penington Co. Mt. Rialto, Ca.); 2] Bonnie Belle, June 19, 1923 Mystic, ND.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Fa[...]’Elva ‘s wedding announcement was in the June 28, daughter of Harry Kimber Gilbert and Nettie Hibbard.
2001 Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. pag[...]United church of Christ. 2002 still had his violin.
D’Elva is a 1974 Thomps[...]garet died Aug. 15, 1970 in Fontana, Calif.
and a 2000 graduate of Chadron, Nebr. State College with[...]ching Fontana - Margaret E. W idner, 79, 16257 Slover St.,
first grade at W olf Creek Elementa[...]in Iowa and was a 22 years resident of Fontana and a 30
Lance is a r[...]mpson Falls, Mt. - Sec 13 John died Oct. 2, 1970 Fontana, San Bernardino Co., Ca.
lot 9 bloc[...]16, then married W inford Robins---, #2 Lynch.
1956 Thurs - Local & Social - Mrs. Cecil W[...]W illiam W idner was born Feb. 25, 1921 Hermosa, S.
See Harley Huntley[...]Marie C. (Lynch of Rialto, Ca.); 2] Bonnie (Mansfield of
John W idner was born the[...]l and Ethel Marie Trueax were married Jan. 19, 1942 in
May April 9, 1937[...]idner and Elsie were divorced and Elsie married #2 (Robert Rockwell) 2] W illiam jr.
Earl Aldrich[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1315)[...]hompson Falls, Montana

of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 21 years of age; born Hermosa, than 100 t[...]been previously married - married January 19, 1942 “He is dependable, safe, steady[...]d
“Bill” was inducted into the Army July 1942 and was goodwill that pervades this pa[...]mber resources in the Thompson River than 120 miles round trip.
drainage.[...]er’s four loads of logs had a gross weight of 342,340 out doors. He said the only thing he dislikes sometimes in
pounds or 171 tons and a net weight of 262,040 pounds. The the long hours. “I can st[...]he road is a little too much” he said.
measured 210 feet.[...]the truck and each of the three trailers,
Highway 2.[...]ubber.” Veach pulled seven loads a distance of 32 miles at
another record with five trailer loads i[...]the trailer ahead closely. 25 miles by Al Piper. Although Veach pulled the rec[...]mpany is contracting the U. S. Army from 1942 to 1946 and during that time saw
on timberlands o[...]service in the Philippines, Luzon and Alaska.
230,000 acreage between Thompson Falls and P[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1316)[...]Bill died at the age of 58 years, July 27, 1979 Thompson
He came by his nickname while d[...]uried July, 1979 Thompson Falls
of Missoula in 1962. “W e were logging near Cougar Peak, C[...]he went back on the logging trucks he said: 2, 1979 page 6 col 1 - Searchers find body of log t[...]t hurt a little bit was once when I him until 2 a.m., and then resumed the search at 6 a.m.
jumpe[...]ns, other logging Joseph was born July 22, 1820 Nussbach, Grand duchy,
tucks and traffic, he mus[...]Regina Schweiss was born Dec. 22, 1820 Nussbach,
Some drivers aren’t as particular[...]ter the ice breaks off Joseph died Feb. 9, 1912.
the road,” he explained. Each set of chains ru[...]eir son Louis W iegele was born June 7, 1861 St.
$200. Because he takes care of them, Cougar can make his Louis, Missouri and died May 28, 1935 with burial in Alma,
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1317)[...]tana

W isconsin. He married Emma Lockard April 20, 1892 and Mr. W iegele died Thursday, March[...]n March 19, 1917 at Alma, W is. to Louis and
Dec. 22, 1893); Emma W iegele. He was raised on a farm and
2] Mary Jane Dec. 10, 1896 - Oct. 15, 1975 burial W[...]Africa, Sicily and the
4] Joseph Delance April 26, 1902 - June 14, 1963 Sunset European theater.
M[...]ischarge, he moved to Thompson
Flanery Aug. 8, 1902 - Oct. 24, 1986); Sanders County Falls and work[...]d logger,
Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. June 20, 1963 page 3 building roads in the moun[...]Louis Ellsworth W iegele was born Nov. 17, 1912 Alma,
5] Lavina E. Feb. 24, 1905 - Dec. 16, 1994 burial Sunset Green[...]nse #1389 in the
7] Louis Ellsworth Nov. 17, 1912 - May 1978 W hite Pine Sanders County Cour[...]ester W iegele of Eddy, Montana; white; 27 years of age born
W ilmore March 19, 1917 Alma,[...]e and Emma Lockard; he
9] Bernice Jenevive Feb. 24, 1922 Chattanooga, Tn. - had not been previou[...]an Johnson and Gabriel Johnson.
Emma died March 27, 1941. Jane Greenwood was born Aug. 22, 1921 Craig, Neb to[...]re W iegele was born March 19, 1917 Alma, 25, 1961 page 8 col 2 - Mrs. L. E. W iegele and her sister,
W isc. to L[...]me of entering the service he was living in 20, 1963 page 3 col 5 - Joe W iegele Dies in Midwes[...]ral services for their brother, Joe,
buried March 21, 1989 W hitepine Cemetery, W hitepine,[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. March 23, Surviving in addition to the three[...]in Thompson Falls with Louis died May 27, 1978 Missoula, Mt. at the age of 65
Pastor Davi[...]y members of the John Jane died May 26, 1978 at the age of 56 years, with burial
Robb VFW Post No. 2896 of Plains.[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1318)[...]Marie married #1 Milton Hanauer and then married #2
Otto entered the Army March 26, 1942 Missoula, Mt. _______ W ilcke.
After ba[...]Ledger Thurs. (Date not on clipping) -
Battery C 204th Coast Artillery where he served as a[...]r - Some people
Private. Otto was discharged Aug. 29, 1942 (5 months 9 never declare themselves nor[...]s, Marie’s current
Lydia Marian was born Nov. 27, 1912 Duran, W isconsin, political activities inc[...], and Canadian
Lydia Marion W iegele died March 22, 2004 Plains, Mt., Mary Hennessy, Marie remembers her days growing up on a
burial was March 29, 2004. ranch eas[...]top. A spirited young woman, Marie says she
March 25, 2004 - Lydia Marion W iegele, 91, died Monday,[...]arning something and that she “even voted
March 22, 2004 at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in[...]parents in Thompson Falls for
She was born Nov. 27, 1912 in Duran, W isc. She grew up the first eight[...]grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 28, 2004 from 4 to 6 Bo[...]n W ilcox.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 29, at 1 p.m. at Our The Sanders County Ledger[...]eran Church, Thompson Falls, with Pastor 27, 1958 Thursday Page 3 - Seaman Apprentices Boyd[...]ents now living in Beatty, Nev. arrived
Mt.( June 2) he stated that he was 35 years old and si[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1319)[...]Charles Frank W ilde died Nov. 30, 1952 with burial Dec.
Smith expects to remain here for a month or six weeks. 20, 1952 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Mt.
Th[...]Friday (Anna Francis W ilde died April 24, 1934 with burial April
June 4, 1915 - page 3 - C. F. W ilde, proprietor of the pool 26, 1934, Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Mt. this mig[...]y Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Feb. 28, 1913 - page 3 - Charles W ilde, the horse deale[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. Oct. 23, 1935
owns a billiard room and barber shop.[...]pson River C.C.C. camp was in town Tuesday.
April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - After a three
we[...]ndependent Ledger, Thompson
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 2, 1918 - page eight - News of Local Lan[...]ompany him August 10, 1967 - W ilkes Ends 25 Years Of Patrol Duty
on his return to Missoula t[...]e safety of travelers and
Falls, Mt. Thurs. Dec. 12, 1918 - front page col 1 - C. F. aidi[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1320)[...]#2 Blanche Boston
The Sanders County Ledger, Thomps[...]day Donald V. W illiams was born Oct. 29, 1927 (Dec. 3, 1929
April 28, 1905 - J. W illett, an undertaker and funeralma[...]Darlene (Sorenson) W illhite Ut) 2] Charles Lee (Calif); 3] Frank Dern (Fillmore, Ut[...]ad the following children: 1] Roger (married June 23, Toole, Ut.); 6] Donald V.
1990 Butte, Mt.[...]49 and they had four children: 1] Dennis Richard; 2]
teaching K-12 grade in physical education in the Valier[...]Don entered the Army Nov. 28, 1945 and eventually was
Darlene Joyce Sorenso[...]rank of Sergeant. Don was discharged Oct. 28, 1948.
Darlene graduated from the class of 195[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, became the Sheriff of Sanders County.
1881 - page 2 col 4 - Advertisement - Chambers, Barroll &[...]Falls, Montana - W holesale and Retail Cox; 2] Leone (Cunningham, American Forks, Ut.); 3]
Deal[...]age of 44 years, 1 month 6 days with burial Jan. 12, 1974[...]l W illiams 17, 1974 - 2 Officers, millworker killed in shoot-out. - Two
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Nov. 21, law enforcement officers and a lumbe[...]am, 44; Game W arden Gene Sara, 50; Albert Stout, 25.
retired.[...]wer to a call from a woman to the
Feb. 1886 Iowa; 2] Katie born Sept 1890 Iowa; 3] Mabel sh[...]hat Stout had a gun and was going to hurt
July 1892 Iowa.[...]scene, W olf said they saw Stout with a gun,
Feb. 24, 1911 - page 2 - District Court - Julia W illiams vs Sara pu[...]liam two or three shots from his .22 pistol at Stout.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1321)[...]position as undersheriff. May 28, 1915 - front page col 2 - New Teachers - Miss
Stout was a native of the[...]ward June 9, 1916 - front page col 2 - Teachers Elected for
May 1, 1925; 2] Birdie August 28, 1927; 3] Carrie M. Dec. coming term - Miss E[...]gned her position to
30, 1931; 4] Laurie J. March 2, 1935 attend Columb[...]Independent Ledger, Thompson Falls,
Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Mr. Ed. W illiams is now serving[...]Grover C. W illiams married Sarah Fox Dec. 21, 1910 and
Elijah Eli W illiams was born about[...]ois W illiams of W oodlin, Montana; white; 24 years of age born
has been engaged as principal[...]ncipal of the Thompson school, to take effect May 28, Fox and Emma Fisher - she had not bee[...]- married Dec. 21, 1910 Missoula, Mt. by H. M. Small,
The Sande[...]r the Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Dec. 22, 1910 page 2 col 2 -
eastern part of the state and visit a brother a[...]Sarah Fox was born about March 1894 (1892 marriage
March 1, 1912 - front page - W illiams W eds - A copy of the[...]une ___, 1910, he married Lena July 12, 1912 - page 3 - G. C. W illiams, second trick
G[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1322)[...]east of Doenges’ Norman died April 11, 2005 in Missoula, Mt. with burial
hall. April 16, 2005 in the Thompson Falls Cemetery, Thompson
The[...]n Pacific at his place, has been transferred to 21, 2005 - Norman Lyle W illiams, 74, of Thompson Falls[...]mily in a few days. passed away April 11, 2005 at ST. Patrick Hospital. He was,
The Sanders[...]) W illiams. He attended many grade schools
March 20, 1914 - page 3 - C. G. W illiams, night operator[...]inducted into the Army April 4, 1951. After
April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Dr. Henry L.[...]t honorably discharged from active duty March 28, 1953. He
of land from the Thompson Falls Develo[...]acific in 1995 as the company engineer. His wife,
29, 1964 page 8 col 3 - Falls Residents’ Sister S[...]and Peggy Jo Paulsen were married March 23, 1998. The
Sunday, Oct. 18 and would have celebr[...]broad and extensive. He was a
She was born Oct. 20, 1889 at Oaksdale, W ash. Survivors member[...]rothers: Ray the Clark Fork Valley Lodge # 2757. He served as Exalted
Kortte, Spokane, Leo Kor[...]ons and posts that Norm held:
#2 Peggy Jo (Paulson) member[...]t., and they had the following children: 1] Matt; 2] Nate. Matt of Puyallup, W ash., and Nate of[...]f Thompson Falls; including three
discharge March 24, 1953. Serial # 56081684.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1323)[...]lists him as a Sadie was born Feb. 1862 in the Osarks of Missouri, both
carpenter - 1915[...]house- keeper, and eventually they were
The Jan. 25, 1906 Sanders County Signal lists him.[...]1900 federal census June 27, 1900 Jocko township,
Charles Clarence & M ar[...]at he is a farmer buying
#2 Sadie (Cave) his farm.[...]55 Sanders County Signal Thurs, Jan. 25, 1906 - C. C. W illis
Columbia, Boone Co., Misso[...]ociety to assist in
Clarence April 1876 Missouri; 2] Mary March 1883 the work of buil[...]iday
Mt.; 4] James R.; 5] 6] Charles Michael Oct. 23, 1888 Sept. 20, 1907 - C. C. W illis of Plains - five sons and[...]ct. 13, 1894 page 3 - Charles has lived 25 years in Montana
W illis, of Horse Plains, a bro[...]931 and was buried March 13,
Mary C. died March 25, 1894 after the birth of W illard 1931 Pl[...]clot). In Charles W ill, W ill Book 1 page 212, dated June 8,
She was buried in the Plains cemetery. 1926, he states that he is 72 years of age and lists the
April 1897 J.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1324)[...]1861 F1583 - W illis, Jonathan; W illis, H. B.; (26
Claude Lucius Beale was born Nov. 9, 1887 Oregon the other names) List of 220, 1895 - Claud and Bessie men appear i[...]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.,[...]hey had the following children: 1] Thomas Edward, 20 1870's he moved through the mountain regions: he owned a
years July 6, 1920; 2] James B. Aug. 15, 1926 Missoula, saloon in Denver, another in S[...]; ran whiskey to Alberta; and hunted
Gwennie Feb. 2, 1931.[...]n 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. with burial Arapahoe Co., Colorado as a boarder, occupation, huckster.
April 24, 1933 in the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, John married Mattie (Kendrick) Glenn October 23, 1883
Mt.[...]e was known, came to Thompson Falls in
#2 W altrene (Boehnert) & #3________[...]r, John a ladies man.
Milton was born Oct. 21, 1804 New Jersey and died May 6, The W[...]me while
following children: 1] Anna Mariah, ca 1829 Va/NJ (George gone.
G. Keith 10 children); 2] John E. ca 1831 VA.; 3] Emarintha About 18[...]on Baldwin, ca 1836 Alabama On Feb. 27, 1895 Mattie filed for a divorce # 1147 i[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1325)[...]r marriage. That she would Nov. 1887 Oregon 2] Bessie born Feb. 1889 Oregon (Kirk
like an incom[...]W eekly Montanian Dec. 26, 1896 - A very pleasant party
Apparently the a[...]delayed because on Feb. 17, 1896 new charges, # 1290 in Falls on Dec. 20, 1896. It was the occasion of the marriage
the M[...]ederal census Thompson Falls, Mt. (June 1)
Feb. 24, 1896, John failed to appear in district court i[...]s suffered the greatest,
W eekly Montanian Nov. 21, 1895 - John W illis is sole and who it[...]any more business in that section of the state.
#1290.[...]n the
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., issue Jan. 25, 1896 page 4 north.
col 1, has the item on[...]after 1900, John sold his inventory and bought a
25 th page 4 col 2.) ranch near Fort Peck.
Granted and amended ending March 2, 1896. In 1901 John serve[...]the Montana Legislature
W eekly Montanian Feb. 29, 1896 - A degree of divorce as a Democ[...]-
John married W altrene (Danforth) Beale March 2, 1896 in Thompson Falls - John W illis, br[...]ls, Mont. building. Mr. W illis lost about $20,000.
W eekly Montanian March 7, 1896 Married W[...]s, Mt. June
Beale At Rathdrum, Idaho Monday March 2 nd 1896 Mrs 29, 1906 Friday - Montana Man Refuses to Dine with[...]Falls, President. - W ashington, June 28 - President Roosevelt had
Montana - The g[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1326)[...]he officers had gone in search of them
August 12, 1914 John W illis and W altrene W illis (his[...]lis started up a lively tune before he had walked 20 feet. one another for support. W hen the ba[...]twilight shadows, the elder Mr. W illis was
March 22, 1912 - page 2 col 1 - John W illis, now of Libby, unabl[...]he Glasgow Courier, Glasgow, Mt. Friday May 31, 1929 Sanders County Independent L[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1327)1472 Pioneers and Early S[...]here to Yuma, Ariz., and for a loss of $200,000, and I was afoot again, except for a
from t[...](Roosevelt did not know about this change until 2 years after
He had been an active Mason and al[...]osevelt Make a Convert - Roosevelt $200,000 noted in the loss of his store was m[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1328)[...]k directory lists him as sec-treas., of Aug. 23, 1912 - page 3 - Mr. and Mrs. David McKinnon of
the Pla[...]Fenton W illman
April 22, 1910 - Plains Paragraphs - John K. W illis of th[...]ys. newspaper “Torch” May 29, 1923 - Mrs. W illman of
Information from their marr[...]ustin, Mt., came Friday to attend the concert May 29, 1923
Sanders County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, Mt. -[...]t her son Fenton.
W illis of Glasgow, Mt.; white; 24 years of age born Fenton died Sept. 1972 North Vernon, Ind.
Thompson, Mt. to Charles C. W[...]Jack W illoughby
Clark of Plains; white; who was 24 years of age, born Cedar The Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. May 24,
Falls, Black Hawk, Iowa, to C. C. Clark and Sar[...]Mr. W illis has a bound the logs together.
320 acre claim near Glasgow, 30 miles from the Canad[...]h. Her sister children: 1] Julia Mae July 2, 1922 - 1947 (Dombrawiak);
Zola took a homestead nearby. Zola was a nurse. They all 2] Jesse Adele July 11, 1921.
left for California in the early ‘20's and John and Zola are Julia Mae Dombraw[...]Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 26 plot # 9.
has retired from teaching and he and h[...]life as a teacher. Thompson Falls, Mt. section 26 plot # 10.
Her folks, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Clark were also homesteaders Frances died 1992 with burial in the Fraternal cemetery,
in the are[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. section 26 plot # 8.

M aud W illi[...]26 at the Thompson Falls installation, will[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1329)[...]rched from the
He first joined the company in 1924 at the Canyon Ferry residence to a pavilio[...]n tables which were
Homer W ilson was born Nov. 29, 1886 Brockberg, Neb. decorated with ca[...]erve.
1910 Federal census notes that Homer is 23 years of age The newly wedded couple rece[...]alls, Mt. Friday meal was partaken of at 12:30. After a short honeymoon in
Aug. 4, 1911 - pag[...]tion
quarter and the southwest quarter of section 26, township 25 with the A.C.M. Co. The young couple’s friends are
north, range 32 west. Entry was approved. n[...]on Falls, Mt. Friday qualities, they have won hosts of friends.
June 20, 1913 - page 3 - A marriage license was issued[...]Homer W illson of Trout Creek, who on July 26, 1911 made
of Anaconda, 25 years of age born Brockburg, Boyd Co.,[...]7 W orld W ar I draft card noted the
married June 25, 1913 Trout Creek, by George E. Barber,[...]plin. (Book 1 page years of age; born Nov. 29, 1886 Buckburg, Neb; farming
183 Sanders County[...]: private
Homer married Kathryn Irma Haase June 25, 1913 and for 3 years and 13 days as[...]National Guard. That he was tall of height;
died 2 years, 28 days old on Jan. 5, 1919 Plains, Mt. burial m[...])(Death certif. #116 Sanders page 46A #26-27 - W illson, Homer; rents his home; 41
County Courthouse); 2] Robert Richard Dec. 27, 1919 years of age; married at the age of 25 years; born Neb; father
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 3] Nellie Mae June 6, 1921. born NY; mother born W isc.; sig[...]ther born W isc.: laundress - laundry:
W arring); 2] Lyle Richard Aug. 27, 1901 (Helen Sand); 3] Robert R. (son) 10 years, Mt.; Nellie M. 8 years Mt.
Alice Marie Nov. 12, 1916 Plains, Mt (#1 Riley; #2 Robert Sanders County Independent Ledger[...]n
The ceremony was performed at 1:30 p.m., June 25, by the Missoula City Cemetery, Missoul[...]10, 1913 with burial Feb. 12, 1913).
The bride was attended by Miss Muriel E[...]best man. The bride and groom, Feb. 12, 1974 Sandpoint, Idaho, returning to Thompson to
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1330)[...]thodist Church in Sandpoint Tuesday evening Feb. 12 by children: 1] Marily Kay born April 19, 1947; 2] Robert Kent
the Rev. Hoff. Her sister and husband, M&M Robert Lacy, born Sept. 27, 1955.
of Sandpoint were their attendants. Robert was born Nov. 20, 1919.
Following the ceremony, the two couples[...]s. - Plains, June 7, - Last Saturday afternoon at 2
The Missoulian, Missoula, Mt., Friday March 6, 1992 - o’clock, Miss Nellie Mae W illson, dau[...]he
Kathryn died May 18, 1993 and was buried May 20, 1993 presence of about 40 relatives and[...]o the ceremony, Miss Haase sang “I Love You
May 20, 1993 - Kathryn Kemmerer - Plains - Kathryn Irma[...]of sweet peas and pink rose buds.
(Thursday), May 20, at 1 p.m. at the Community A[...]Robert died Aug. 12, 1981 with burial in the W hitepine
She was pas[...]and Robert Richard W illson was born Dec. 27, 1919
their wives, Louis (Beth Kemmerer) Junctio[...]n death by a daughter, Marjorie; a son, 30, 1942; 2] Leanne Kay, July 3, 1947.
Robert; her husbands,[...]Kemmerer; Alice Aspen was born July 13, 1922..
and two brothers, Irvin and Lyle Haase. Robert died Oct. 27, 1986 Mesa, Az. and was buried Oct.,
Memorials[...]h at Mesa
Nellie Mae W illson was born June 6, 1921 to Homer for Robert Richard W illson, 66, who died Oct. 27 at his
W illson and Kathryn Haase. Step f[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1331)[...]st
Mr. W illson was born in Thompson Falls Dec. 27, 1919 to # 6, township 24, Trout Creek Vicinity April 13 page 27B #
Homer W illson and Kathryn W illson Kemmerer. He was 21-21 - Marjorie de Barathy; 54 years of age; married[...]gree at Stanford parents; immigrated 1924/9 is an alien; book keeper for the
University in[...]r II The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs. July 2, 1936 - For
and saw active duty on Iwo Jima and G[...]Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 23 lot # 21.
July 26, 1907 - Frank Hartman has succeeded Miss W ilson[...]or at the depot. The change was made last 28, 1960 front page col 1 - Mrs. A. A. W ilson Pass[...]direction of the Shrider Funeral
#2 M aysie A. (Vinsen) W ilson home[...]Albert ‘Dudd’ Allen W ilson was born Jan. 2, 1885 Mrs. W ilson would have been 73[...]Co., NY. Jan. 26, 1887 in Cambridge, England. She came to Canada[...]. and they had the following children: 1] 1927, they moved to Trout Creek. In 1934 she married A. A.
Norman ; 2] Glen ;3] Ruth (Ross).[...]d resided since.
where Prudence died on Feb. 6, 1922. She is survived by h[...]he home;
He arrived in the United States, Nov. 25, 1926 through one son, Sidney deBarathy, Butte, a[...]Fraternal cemetery, Thompson Falls, Mt. section 23 lot # 22.
Mont., at that time he stated he resided at Trou[...]nesses were J. B. Townsley and Charles 21, 1963 front page col 5 - Rites Conducted for A.[...]d 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. W ilson 45 years of age; married at[...]ilson, 78. W ho died Friday at his home here
age 20, born New York as was his father; mother born Ne[...]born Denmark; A.A. W ilson was born Jan. 20, 1885 in New Fane, N.Y.
mother born Sweden: labo[...]a. 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 silve[...]Creek and then worked for
Maysie was born Jan. 26, 1887 in Cambridge, England. the Anaconda[...]Thompson Falls from Butte in 1937 and
Sidney June 26, 1911 in Trochu, Alberta Canada.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1332)[...]n was born in 1885.
Calvin was born Oct. 13, 1924 to W ayne and Myra W ilson Harriet was born 1888.
at Ryegate. Their children are: 1] Kenneth; 2] Audrey Harriet died 1960 with burial i[...]s; 6] Harold L., Thompson Falls, Mt. Section 29 plot # 5.
died Jan 15, 1989 burial in the Noxon[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. section 29 plot # 4.
Calvin died April 13, 1990 Missoula[...]vin W . W ilson died of cancer He died Aug 2, 1943 and was buried Aug 4, 1943 in the
Friday Ap[...]emorial services were held the next W ednesday at 2 p.m. section 1 plot # 4
in the Community Con[...]ed at the Fraternal Cemetery. Calvin W . April 23, 1915 - page 2 col 2 - Dean W ilson, employed by
W ilson was 65 years[...]extra operator and
Calvin was born Oct. 13, 1924 to W ayne and Myra W ilson lineman, has resig[...]. W ilson’s position here has been
School in 1942.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1333)[...]following: Harry W illiam W ilson; 29 years of age; born Oct.
E. W . W ilson was bor[...]e 3 - J. W . W ilson now officiates as chief
Aug. 24, 1906 -E. W . W ilson’s property was sold at[...]iller who has been engaged by Tom Donlan to cook
32 of original townsite with a small cabin. T. B. Ra[...]r the W ard Hotel - 1915 Thompson Falls Polk
June 2, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - Erwin W ilson, wh[...]April 21, 1911 - page 3 - James W ilson has accepted the[...]W eekly Montanian Aug 22, 1895 - The son of Uncle John
Glen R. W ilson d[...]The son is about 22 years of age and a large stout bright
Sanders C[...], Mt. Thurs. looking young man.
May 27, 1993 page 13 - Glen R. W ilson - Cincinnati - John W . W ilson died May 23, 1899 Lewiston, Mt. and
Former Thompson Falls re[...]children: 1] Mary Jeanne Oct. 8, 1937; 2] Pamela Ann
Saint, Betty and Don Saint all of Thompson Falls, and many Nov. 25, 1939.
others.
W itt, Good & Kelsch Fun[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1334)[...]Thompson Falls Power Co. Friday Oct. 29, 1915 - front page col 1 - Long article on the[...]r dam now under construction on the May 12, 1905 - Henry Connolly and family arrived from
Mi[...]by
Frank W ineland in the thick brush on section 20, about two Florence M .[...]r by trade and who came here Bertha.
August 23rd from Drummond, was hunting in company with[...]al shot was fired Portland, Ore., Sept. 6, 1922 in Thompson Falls, Mt.
was 25-35 caliber rifle.[...]Breyette of Thompson Falls, Mt.; 25 years of age born
Immediately after news of th[...]had been previously married - married Sept. 6, 1922
office to bring in the body. (Portion pertaining[...]Dry creek, John W inkler was born July 1852 (1841) Rootstown,
near this city, mistaking him f[...]W inland’s The W eekly Montanian Oct. 20, 1894 page 3 - John
carelessness was criminal an[...]John and Agnes were married November 20, 1894
Testament was brought out that Clark was[...]W inkler is the daddy of a new kid); 2] Florence born March
W inland’s bond was fixed at $200.00, which he furnished 1897 Mont. (#1 Funston; #2 George R. Oliver). Florence
and was releas[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1335)[...]s week on business matters and while
married Nov. 20, 1894 Thompson Falls, Montana by W . R.[...]n of some personal matters. It
County, Mt. (June 12) John stated that he was a farmer, reads[...]edger, Thompson
Sanders County Signal Thur Feb. 20, 1909 - Case of Falls, Mt. Thurs. Apr[...]. W inksell was the Mayor of Thompson Falls for 1922
McCurdy of Snohomish, W ash., and Mrs. Robert Brownlee -23.
of Big Timber, Montana.
After the death of he[...]From this marriage were #2 M argaret (Smalling)
born one son, John A. W inkl[...]Sanders County Independent Ledger W ed. June 20, 1934
many years, living with her son Melville a[...]Sanders County. Independent W ed. April 25, 1934
Funeral services will be held at the Met[...]s, Mt. Elan married Patricia W oody April 29, 1934.
to John E. W inkler and Agnes Nanc[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1336)[...]Elizabeth ‘Betty’ L. W inn was born Feb. 23, 1922
white; 24 years of age born Spokane, W ashington to W . H.[...]Betty married ------- Vinson.
married April 29, 1934 Plains, Mt., by H. KC. Mecklenburg,[...]The Sanders County. Independent Ledger W ed. May 2, County Courthouse, Thompson Falls, M[...]on of Mrs. M. Horne of Hot Springs, Mt.; 52 years of age born Meadville,
N. W inn, was married April 29 th to Miss Patricia W oody. Penns., to Be[...]a little L. Vinson of Hot Springs, Mt. 22 years of age born
place across from where his mot[...]W illiam Moser.
child: 1] Noan Brook Jan. 24, 1930. Betty married the third time to Gilbert Henderson Aug. 24,
(school states Patricia as W oody W inn).[...]in Thompson Falls Betty died Jan. 21, 1991 Plains, Mt., with burial Jan. 24,
W ednesday August 5th, Judge Albert Besancon pr[...]in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula, Mt.
#2255 M. Elon W inn vs Patricia W inn - divorce - he[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Jan. 24,
granted the divorce as her failure to appear.[...]uneral services for
Mike entered the service 1942 during W orld W ar II. Elizabeth “Be[...]aughlin) to be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Community
Smalling Sept. 19, 1942 Thompson Falls, Mt. Congreg[...]alling of Falls.
Priest River, Idaho; 42 years of age born Livingston, Mt., to Mrs. Henderson died of natural causes Monday, Jan. 21, at
Clarence E. McLaughlin and Elizabeth Carrol;[...]Plains.
previously married - married Sept. 19, 1942 Thompson She was born Feb. 23, 1922 to Floyd and Ada W inn at
Falls, Mt., by J. P. Th[...]She and Gilbert Henderson were married Aug. 24, 1965.
W W II).[...]e, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; two daughters,
January 24, 1901. He received his education and grew up in[...]Powell, W yo.; a sister, Nadine Adams, Missoula; 12
spent in the service his adult life was spent wor[...]ts, an infant brother #2 Eileen B. Clary
and a brother Floyd. He is surviv[...]as listed Nov. 1916 as a Jurist.
services will be 2 p.m. Sept. 20, with Pastor Gaylund Olson The Ju[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1337)1482 Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

and 20th Engineers as a Private. His draft card listed him 19 2006 - Missoula - Nadine Anella Adams Markuson
from[...]a rancher. He served in passed away April 4, 2006, at Village Health Care Center
France. Floyd e[...]She was born June 26, 1926, to Floyd and Ada W inn.
The Sanders County In[...]s from work as a bookkeeper for her son
the 20th Engineers, where he saw considerable service i[...]en: 1] help someone in need.
Elizabeth L Feb. 23, 1922 Thompson Falls, Mt. (#1 Many years were spent traveling the W estern states with
Vinson; #2 Louis T. Van Horne; #3 Gilbert Henderson); 2] her son Floyd's judo club. Nadine was a grandma to all the
Nadine A. June 26, 1926 (George Hardesty Adams; #2 students in the club and could be he[...]dry a tear, help with a school project or sew a
1926 and remained a member until 1931. His card noted[...]Falls, Mt. After 52 years of marriage, George Hardisty Adams
Ada W[...]lub. passed away on Sept. 2, 1995.
Ada died Nov. 9, 1943 and was buried Nov. 12, 1943 in Nadine later ran into and marr[...]sweetheart George Marvin Markuson on Jan. 2, 1998. She
Floyd married Eileen (Killen) Roe, d[...]mpany and looked forward to
Floyd died February 2, 1971 Ravalli, Lake Co., Montana the weekl[...]t in her family,
inscribed - Montana Pvt 17th Co. 20th Engineers, W W I.) her fellow residents[...]George Markuson.
Nadine A. W inn was born June 26, 1925 Thompson Falls, She is survived by a la[...]love and support.
Adams of Huson, Montana; white; 21 years of age born Nadine will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
August 10, 1922 Chinook, Montana to Thos. W . Adams and[...]Frank Winslely
18 years of age born June 26, 1925 Thompson Falls, Mt. to The Sanders Count[...]E. Davison - she had not been Feb. 2, 1912 - page 3 - Frank W inslely, who formerly lived
pr[...]s home in Thompson
After George’s death Sept. 2, 1995, Nadine married Falls.
George A/[...]son.
Nadine Anella Adams Markuson died April 4, 2006, John W inslo[...]sday, April Sanders County Signal Thur Aug. 27, 1908 - Father

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1338)[...]hn had the following children: 1] (Floyd Bishop); 2] The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson F[...]lls, Mt. Thurs. church on Sunday.
April 28, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - After undergoing[...]s, Mt. Thurs. Thompson Falls, Mt.
March 22, 1917 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. Mack Haley of Death record #1042 Sanders County Courthouse,
Helena have moved here[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. - W illiam W ise; single; 23 years old
power camp. Mrs. Haley is a daughter o[...]engineer for the past two years; died July 24, 1910.
Jan. 3, 1918 - page seven - Local Items -[...]Comer; 2] Jean.[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1339)[...]following children: 1] W illiam jr.; 2] Karen.
Mr. W isner was ____ in Alaska in the 1[...]Ore; his daughter, Jean Ba___ W ash; Rita 12.
Rasmussen, Calif; a stepson, ____ Thompson Falls[...]He holds an advanced first aid card and served 2 ½ years
tuck gauge, a device for use by dressmak[...]. W hitenberg worked in the local sawmills. In 1942 he As town marshal, W offington will rece[...]power train guaranteed and tires
Laura died May 21, 1945 and was buried in the W ildrose supp[...], Mt. officially until Feb. 12, he planned to use some of his off -[...]iams’ undersheriff.
#2 Kathy The new city[...]W illiam A. ‘Bill’ W offington was born Nov. 28, 1936 staggered and changing schedule of[...]ffington Sr., and Mildred In 1971 - 1972 while serving as a deputy with the Sanders[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1340)[...]vacant by the resignation From the Sept. 12 th, 1918 W orld W ar I draft list was given
of Mr[...]owing - Leo Otto W olfe residing in Belknap, Mt.; 20
in this locality who will be glad to welcome him here. years of age; born Aug. 22, 1898; a farmer employed by
Kenneth W olf enter[...]rried Vera Lucille Stearns and they had the
July 12, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Kenneth W olfe following children; 1] Richard ca 1921; 2] Dean ca 1926,
received last week notice of his appointment as[...]Vera Lucille Stearns was born June 15, 1892 Fulda, Minn.
went to Missoula Monday morning and[...]The latter part of the week he will # 4 April 2 page 22A # 10-10 - Leo W olfe; rents his home;
got to Sp[...]31 years of age; married at the age of 23; born Montana;
outfitting. After three weeks’[...]mobilized. Mr. W olfe has been with the 27 years; born Minn.; father born Indiana; mother b[...], Thompson Falls, Mt.
for the calendar years of 1926-1927. His card noted that he March 15, 1933 -[...]r and Leo W olfe decided since it was such a
July 26, 1917 - front page col 5 - W ins First Battle -[...]utched the dog’s tail and was
was a gem and she won the hearts of both her pupils and tow[...]to the time they
Leo Otto W olfe was born Aug. 23, 1898 Mt. to Otto arrived[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1341)[...]ter at about 7:30 o’clock. Dr. Rew then and 2 great grand children, Mrs. Houston and family fro[...]hen he was a young boy, and he Friday Aug. 28, 1908 - Martin W olf left Thompson on
lived with[...]her sons names and birth dates - 1] Richard Nov. 23, filed on 160 acres of land near Cutbank and is now a full
1922; 2] W esley July 9, 1925. fledged ranche[...]The Sept. 12, 1918 W orld W ar I draft card noted the
At on[...]10.
Vera died Feb. 12, 1986 San Diego, San Diego Co., Calif.[...]Gottleib W olf and Caroline (Karolina)
W ed. June 26, 1935 - Mrs. Lou W olfe is entertaining this[...]ughters Otto’s father was born about 1827 W urttenberg, Germany
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1342)[...]her
born in the same place: 1] Otto Jan. 3, 1860; 2] W ilhelmina two elder boys home.
(Minnie) ca 1862 - after 1959 Longview, W ash.; 3] Marie[...]ge
before 1880; 6] Mathilda ca 1871; 7] Ida ca 1872; 8] Albert of one of the sections out of Be[...]or
C. Jan. 7, 1897 Plains - Sept. 1, 1897 Plains; 2] Leo born the Northern Pacific Railway.
Au[...]l Thurs. Sept 4, 1909 - Otto W olf
Lester A. Nov. 27, 1901 Mt.; 5] Marguarita E. Sept. 1,[...]hat he was a section foreman and old Mt.; 2] Max C. 10 years Mt.; 3] Lester A. 8 years Mt.;
r[...]ns Polk directory notes that Otto has moved
March 24, 1905 - Mrs. Otto W olf, wife of the section[...]t. Friday Aug. 6, 1915 - front page col 2 - Mrs. Otto W olf Improving
Aug 18, 1905 - Lester[...]ady out soon, fully restored to her 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 extr[...]Falls, Mt. section 18 plot # 12.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]Heron - Mr. and Mrs. Otto W olf went to 25, 1916 - front page col 1 - Mrs. Otto W olf Dead[...]olf, formerly Miss Hannah Luber, was born at
Oct. 25, 1907 - Otto W olf, section foreman at Belknap,[...]M. E. Church at 12:30 Tuesday and burial services at the
Th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1343)[...]nd career.
Otto W illiam W olfe died Jan. 7, 1952 Spokane, W ash. Spud married Tillie Rall Oct. 28, 1956 Thompson Falls,
with burial in the Fratern[...]had the following children: 1] Harold ‘Hal’; 2]
section 18 plot # 11.[...]Earl W ollaston joined the American Legion Dec. 22, 1960
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls[...]and they had the following children: 1] Harold, 2] Earl, 3]
with friends. General Sheridan looked a[...]6, 1954 Spokane, W ash. Serial # 19380266.
Robert & Eleanor W olf Earl died November 29, 1992 Thompson Falls, Mt., with
Robert ‘Bob’ W olf was born Augusut 12, 1932. memorial services Dec. 2 nd.
Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]1, a member of the Flathead County 1992 - Earl “Spud” W ollaston - Memorial services[...]ve Jan. 1. Sheriff a. H. (Doc) Cheney Dec. 2, 1992, at the Community Congregational Church with
anno[...]of law enforcement He died November 29 of a heart attack at his home in
experience with[...]g in law enforcement He was born on Feb. 25, 1931 at Thompson Falls to James
and is a gradua[...]basketball squad. Oct. 28, 1956, he and Tillie Rall were married at
Sand[...]mpson Falls; one grandson, two sisters, Neva
Aug. 2, 1917 - page 9 - Miss Sadie W olf of Sandpoint is[...]Edward ‘Ned’ Luard W ollaston was born April 23, 1872
Earl ‘Spud’ W ollastonwas born Feb. 25, 1931 Thompson England to Percy W ollas[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Oct. 25, federal census: Fairmont, Martin Co.[...]gon has completed his AF basic airmen 2] George H. 17 years (works on farm) Eng; 3] Richa[...]13 years Eng. 6] Lucy E. 12 years, Eng; 7] Fredrick L. 10
Lackland,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1344)[...]and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana

24 years Eng; wife Alice 22 years Eng. W riting ba[...]Ned and Dora had lost everything by 1926, so loading
(Some of the following information[...]ra May held at the Methodist church at 2 p.m, Monday with Rev. B.
Older, she had been prev[...]A native of England, where he was born April 23, 1872,
farm 2 miles south of that town. There Percy was born.[...]irmont, Minn. He came west to
1896 Fairmont, Mn.; 2] Percy 1904 Madison, S. D. 3] Lorna easte[...]Cary. He moved to Thompson Falls in 1926, working for the
Dora May Older was born June 27, 1864 Fairmount, Montana Power co[...]vices.
Percy had graduated high school and in 1924 on a trip to They plan to remain i[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1345)[...]Courthouse noted the following: J. H. W ollaston 42 years
Henry married Nov. 22, 1917 to Ann Augusta Cloud. old; 1st Class Private - Remount Depot #322 Camp Dodge,
Henry W ollaston on April 1928 was made Alderman in Iowa; electrician; died May 25, 1936 Thompson Falls, Mt.
Thompson Falls, Mt.[...]The Plainsman Plains, Mt. April 2, 1936 Thurs. -
Henry died Jan. 1979 Stevensville[...]Mrs. E.
James Harold W ollaston was born Feb. 27, 1894 W ollaston, two brothers, P[...]where The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs May 21, 1936
his new step-father bought a farm and also[...]tores in
Thompson Falls, the family followed in 1926.[...]joined the American Legion in
Thompson Falls in 1924 and remained a member until 1936.[...]s counted up and
in the Aviation Corps from March 21, 1917 to his discharge appliances, bedding[...]ing to the total amount of money,
On June 30, 1926 in Ronan, Mt. James married Martha, a
divorcee w[...]er, Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. Feb.
M. June 17, 1927; 2] Lois Burall Feb. 26, 1931; 3] Harold 24, 1966 front page col 1 - Peggy Timlin Named BPW
E. Feb. 26, 1931.[...]g by the Thompson Falls BPW
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 32 years of age 4 months 3 days old club whe[...]s still an infant the family
Thompson Falls, Mt.; 28 years, 8 months, 7 days old born moved t[...]ompted them to move
divorced - married June 30, 1926 Ronan, Mt. by A. back again in le[...]Following high school, she
Martha was born Oct 23, 1897 Byron, Nebraska to Albert married[...]prompted her to continue
James Harold died May 25, 1936 buried Thompson Falls work in Ma[...]r with an
Fraternal cemetery - (American Legion 1929) increased family, a[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1346)1492 Pioneers and Early Set[...]After graduating, Percy left that fall of 1924 for the coast
height of the dam project.[...]Thompson Falls and His next job was in 1929 when he found work with the
the desire to improv[...]d Percy married Myrtle A. Amundson June 25, 1927
lanes although she still finds time to devote to[...]randchildren living in Thompson Michael; 2] Dean.
Falls.[...]younger License noted that Percy was white; 22 years old born
son, Earl, and a son-in-law Jim W[...]tter also works for the A. Amundson was white; 21 years old; never been married;
Thompson Falls Lu[...]s first treasurer. March 21, page 8 col 3 - W ollastons’ Sons Visiting in[...]Falls, Mt. Thurs. July
1978 - Ten years ago, June 27, 1968 -1st Lt. Jeffrey 31, 19[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1347)[...]other, Earl “Spud”
Myrtle B. died May 4, 1972 Eureka, Lincoln Co., Mt. W ollaston.
Percy died May 25, 1983 Eureka, Mont. A[...]e and published a story on his life March 6, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Community Congregational
and his parents.[...]h 16, P. W oluf
1923 Thompson Falls, Mont. to Albert W . ‘Dick’ F[...]Audry ‘Bee’ Beverly Icenhower was born March 23, 1944
Rich was drafted into the Army May 23, 1943 Butte, Lakeview, Oregon to Calv[...]Audry died Aug., 2007 with memorial Aug. 8, 2007.
Rich married Mildred ‘Millie’ Albers Er[...]ing children: 1] Janet ca 1949. 2007 Thurs. - Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug.
Rich died March 3, 2006 Hot Springs, Mt. with burial 18, at 2 p.m. at Community Congregational Church,
March 6, 2006. Rich has a burial plot in the Fraternal[...]on 9 # 19. Bee was born March 23, 1944 to Calvin and Lapla
Sanders County Ledge[...]March 9, Icenhower in Lakeview, Oregon.
2006 Thurs. - Richard “Rich” A. W ollaston - Ri[...]n Oregon, W ashington,
“Rich” A. W ollaston, 82 of Thompson Falls passed away California, then moved to Thompson Falls in July 1972. She
Friday, March 3, 2006 at Evergreen-Hot Springs Healthcare. and[...]ack were married June 8, 1991.
Born March 16, 1923 in Thompson Falls, he entered the Bee[...]s life, he loved spending time at Friday June 26, 1908 - Mrs. George W ood from Spokane,
the cabi[...]Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday April 28, 1911 -
He is survived by his daughter,[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1348)[...]t below the Neva Mae W ood died Jan. 3, 2004 Plains, Mt., with burial
breast bone. W oods w[...]to the affray was John Mitchin who over 8, 2004 - Neva Mae W ollaston W ood. - Neva Mae
heard[...]did. Jan. 3, 2004 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital, Plains. Service[...]He was one will be held Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 at Thompson Falls
of the first men to file on[...]Neva was born June 17, 1927 to James Harold and Martha
himself and the entir[...]“Jim” Arthur W ood were married May 20, 1950. They made
all who knew him as a friends.[...]live in their home in Sweet Home, Ore. In 1952, they moved back
Geneva, Nebraska where the corps[...]a life member of Order of the Easter Star,
April 23, 1915 - page 3 - Herbert W oods, the young man[...]pson Falls School District and Thompson Falls
May 28, 1915 - page 3 - Herbert W ood, the young man wh[...]ollaston and
James Arthur was born April 16, 1926 International Falls, her sister, Beryl Hoff[...]. She
following children: 1] James “Jay” H. ; 2] Paul Arthur; 3] loved everybody and they l[...]f flowers, the family suggests donations to
Nov. 12, 1957 Hot Springs, Mt.; 5] Richard A.[...]mmunity
Neva Mae W ollaston was born June 17, 1927 Thompson Congregational Church[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1349)[...]w
above Raven, on the Thompson trail. Also a tent 22x60, York. Mr. W oodard came here to ac[...]epot. Frank has
Michael V. W ood was born Nov. 12, 1957 Hot Springs, worked up from stati[...]iends. Mr. W oodard who has been
Mike died Dec. 21, 2006 Thompson Falls, Mt. here se[...]to the one he held here. The change occurred last
28, 2006 - Michael Vernon W ood, 49, of Thompson Falls,[...]to Plains on
passed away early Thursday, December 21, 2006 at his Monday.
sister’s home due[...]son Falls, Mt. Friday
Michael was born November 212, 1957 in Hot Springs, May 10, 1907 - F[...]John Knowles on Nov. 24, 1914 when Fred W oodworth was[...]annah Fillmoore. #2 Loretta (W ooters)
The 1890 federal veterans ce[...]ompson Frank M. W oodard was born Jan. 1862 Boscobel, Grant
Falls, Missoula Co., Mt. - 162 - 164 - Robert S. W ood; Co., W isc., to[...]Frank married Loretta Dale Sept. 28, 1908 Thompson, Mt.
Viola R. Hunter was[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1350)[...]ed - married to Mrs. Loretta Dale Aug. 22, 1913 - front page col 5 - Teachers Hired - F. M.[...].
she had been previously married - married Sept. 28, 1908 in The Thompson Falls Polk dire[...]John Woodard
Oct. 2, 1908 - On Monday at the court house, Justice Pru[...]Loretta married Charles McEvers Feb. 20, 1923
Following the ceremony the party returned to Edd[...]Falls, Montana Colo.
Friday July 2, 1909 - Frank M. W oodard for the north east[...]Mass., in 1910 by a Mrs. McLaughlin and
township 21, north of range 28 west, brought t[...]ing her and arranged for her return to
June 7, 1912 - front page - Plains Elects Old Timer As New[...]L. W oodard She recalled that in 1912, before her birthday, she made
came Tuesda[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1351)[...]s, Mt. Thurs.
occurred in Thompson Falls since 1912, saying, “All I could Sept. 5, 1963 - In 194[...]Oli W oodson
(Vernita could be born Nov. 12, 1900, Illinois - died Feb. Sanders County In[...]dson.
Marshall Dudley W oodbridge was born Nov. 20, 1928 to Oli W oodson was listed as one of th[...]nderson. T. Pettit’s burial June 11, 1920 and noted as a friend and
Information concerni[...]s obituary in the Ronan Pioneer, Ronan, Mt. April
20, 1944 - condensed version - Mrs. W innifred Hele[...]A. Elbert married Cara ______ about 1892 and they had the
Henderson, Somers; son Marshall,[...]ollowing children:; 1] Emmett E., July 1893 Iowa; 2]
Falls; brothers: M&M W alter, Seattle and Gordon[...]Oct. 1895 Mt.; 3] Neva M. 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[...]ing as a salesman in the
Marshall died Nov. 19, 2008 Orient, Ferry Co., grocery store[...]Feb. 2, 1906 - E. E. W oodward arrived here on W ednesda[...]Falls, Mt.age 5 months 3 days. (Her March 23, 1906 - E. E. W oodward and family have rented
s[...]oulian, Missoula, Mt., Territory Friday Aug. 23, 1907 - E. E. W oodard until recently with the
Sept. 29, 1882 - The saws mill of this section owned by T[...]ere born in New York.
last August he whittled out 21,500 feet per day during the 1900 census (June 5) states that he is 32 years old and
twenty-six working days of the mont[...]Falls, lists George. 36-36 - Private Co I Aug 12, 1905 - John W oodward returned on Saturday from
51 NY Infantry. Served from Sept 1, 1862 to June 10, 1865 Susquehannah, Pa. Mr. W oodward is a nephew of Mrs. E.
(2 years, 9 months and 9 days.)[...]esident but has been
The W eekly Montanian Aug. 24, 1895 page 3 - Mr. Geo in the east two y[...]mill on the reservation.
W eekly Montanian Dec. 20, 1895 - Report comes that[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1352)[...]Fred died Nov. 24, 1914, during a hunting accident. His
Fred spe[...]buried in Mountain View Cemetery on Nov. 27, 1914.
He married Miss Bessie Bulen of Bozeman[...]urthouse.)
was the father of: 1] Fred Bulen, Jan. 21, 1913 Mt. - May Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. Friday,
21, 1974 L.A.; 2] Florence, ca 1910 Mt.; 3] W illiam, ca November 27, 1914. - Fred W oodworth Killed On Hunting
1915[...]hunting with a party of friends in the upper
Feb. 2, 1912 - page 3 - Dixon is to again have a drug store.[...]ack train at W oodard's ranch near the mouth
July 25, 1913 - front page - Jailer Fred W oodworth ship[...]running
directory, he was a jailer in the late 1912). His salary at that deer and evidently
time was $312.50 a month.[...]he occurrence, Florin was temporarily nearly
Nov. 20, 1914 - page 3 - Mrs. Fred W oodworth and[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1353)[...]he local band and for the past two Jan. 21, 1887 - County Correspondence - Thompson Falls -[...]operator
McCaffery and shipped to Dillon on Nov. 42 today. at Noxon, who was poisoned[...]by an accidental gun shot wound, the April 22, 1887 - County Correspondences - Thompson Falls
b[...]one little son and young daughter, one July 2, 1915 - page 3 - Mrs. Fletcher W oolston left Sun[...]Fletcher could have been born Nov. 24, 1892 and died
death.[...]rectory lists him as a
Bessie Newcomb died Feb. 22, 1979 Madera, Calif. fireman.[...]aul Kenneth W orkman
Alice W oody was born July 2, 1874 Missoula, Mt. to Paul Kenneth[...]Teresa; 2] Kenneth.
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1354)[...]f Thompson Falls, Montana

Paul died Jan. 14, 2004 Tucson, Ariz. complexio[...]Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs. blue eyes.
Jan. 22, 2004 - Tucson, Ariz. - Paul Kenneth W orkman, 50,[...]pril
of Thompson Falls, died W ednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 in 16, 1912 in Fourth District Court in Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]y 13, 1953 to Earl and Florence April 20, 1906 - D. M. W ort and family, until recently o[...]ord has been received that Mrs.
Tucson, Ariz. 85712. D. E.[...]Frontier Index, Thompson Falls, M.T. Sat. April 12, Burial was June 15, 1911 in the Missoula Ci[...]s - W e make a specialty of putting up Aug. 23, 1912 - page 3 - Miss Myrtle W ort, who has been
Lunche[...]Mt. Friday
David Mansfield W ort was born May 12, 1854 Queen’s Jan. 24, 1913 - page 3 - D. M. W ort, who is now employe[...]David 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] Myrtle; 2] Susan Lillian, June 25,
1895 Missoula, Mont. (Oliver Clyde Swain); 3] George, ca George S. W ort
1902 Mt.; 4] Royal M., March 1898 - March 14, 1902, George S. W ort was born 1902 Mt. to David M. W ort and
burial March 15, 1902 Missoula City Cemetery.; 5] R. M., Ella Vio[...]1909 - Honor roll - George W ort.
Mt. - Sept. 10, 2005 Big Sandy, Chouteau Co., Mt. Ge[...]as born. 1, 1925 as Grand Noble IOOF.
The 1900 federal census h[...]lization Susan Lillian W ort was born June 25, 1895 Missoula,
May 8, 1909 in Thompson Falls, Mt. (Vol 1 page 22 Missoula Co., Mt., to David W[...]

Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1355)1502 Pioneers and Early Se[...]evening of June 24 and passed away June 26 at the same
M yrtle W or[...]al, yesterday to spend the Dean died June 26, 1925 and was buried in the W ildrose
summer. Miss W o[...]H US Cavalry; occupation of a cooper; 52 years old died
June 23, 1911 - page 3 - Miss Myrtle W ort, by special June 26, 1925 Thompson Falls, Mt.
request will have on exhibit at her home Monday, June 26, (His headstone had this inscription - O[...]Falls, Mt. W ed. March 21, 1934 - Community News - John[...]W right’s Store for the time being.
W ed., Nov. 26, 1930 - Local Happenings - Entertained at
Annive[...]evening at their home. The guests June 28, 1912 page 3 - M. D. W right, the railroad tie king
wer[...]ains, Mt., Thur. March 19,1936 -
Dean died June 26, 1925 Thompson Falls, Mt. with burial Thompson[...]Sanders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. June 1925 - son, Bobby, of Coeur d’Alene were w[...]uble all Ralph C. W right was born in July 1912 Arden, Stevens
the time.[...]ashington to Roy W right and Florence Coe. (Sept 20,
Dean, as we all called him, will be remembered by his 1912 born).
friends, for his genial manner and courage[...]n master at Ralph married Clara Iff Nov. 25, 1937 Thompson Falls,
the Presidio, San Francisc[...]circles, under the name of (____Matsumato); 2] Dori.
Mary Livingston. She was closely associate[...]Information from their marriage license #1228 in the
with Francis W illard.[...]es, among C. W right of Burke, Idaho; white; 25 years of age born
them the one just concluded by[...]Clara Iff of Thompson Falls, Mt.; white; 24 years of age
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1356)[...]he had not been previously married - married Nov. 25, touched feel joy in having known hi[...]e Nile Temple County Club. Pleas contact Dori at (206)
promoted to storekeeper 1st class. He is stationed up around 284-3028 for details on donations and the memorial
Ketchi[...]celebration.
Clara died Feb. 2008.
Ralph died March 28, 2008.[...]Le Roy A. ‘Roy’ W right was born.
17, 2008 - Ralph W right - March 28, 2008, Ralph W right Roy married Florenc[...], was by his side to children: 1] Ralph, 1912 Arden, W ash.; 2] Roy J. June 6,
say goodbye. His wife, Clara pass[...]c. 1, 1918, Addy, W ashington (#1 W ylie Garred; #2
last July, he said, “I’ve had a wonderful life. I’ve always Bleick); 4] Betty L Feb. 6, 1922 (#1Tommy Sullivan; #2
tried to be a good husband, father, employer and friend, and Pierson); 5] Patricia A. Oct. 10, 1929 (Klicker).
to do the right thing. I tried to be[...]oy and his family moved to Thompson Falls about 1927.
all, I just wanted to be Ralph W right.”[...]Ledger, Thompson
Born in Arden, W ash., in 1912, Ralph’s family moved to Falls, Mt. W ed. March 21, 1934 - Community News - John
Thompson Falls, wh[...]e
became University Mechanical Contractors) after 28 years. same, being employed by his fath[...]cal Roy married Shirley Dorris July 29, 1939 W allace, Idaho
Contractors Association of[...]in the Shirley M. Dorris was born May 27, 1920 Mt. to Albert
mechanical contracting industry in[...]and Canada. They were Roy died Oct. 23, 1983 Sandpoint, Idaho with burial Oct.
proud members of the Nile Temple Golf and Country Club; 27th in the Riverview section of the Forest Cemeter[...]Sandpoint Daily Bee, Sandpoint, Idaho W ed. Oct. 26,
the piano and Ralph singing and playing the sax[...]Roy “Lefty” Shannon W right died Sunday, Oct. 23 in
everyone dancing. Ralph made friends easily a[...]27 at the Riverview section of the Forest Ce[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1357)[...]Thompson Falls in 1920 through 1922. His card noted that
Mr. W right was born June[...]early age, he electricians helper; that in 1923 he resided in Great Falls,
moved with his family to Priest River. At age 12, the family Mt.
moved to Thompson Falls, Mon[...]Madeline Richardson was born Feb. 2, 1898.
In the late 1930s’ Mr. W right moved to the W allace- Fred died April 24, 1926 Great Falls, Montana and was
Kellogg area to pla[...]buried there.
M. Dorris in W allace on July 29, 1939. He worked as a meat Madeline died[...]the IGA store in the W allace - Kellogg area for 20
years.[...]o help in opening #2 Beulah Haase
a new IGA store. He moved to Sandpoi[...]Notes - Mrs. J. M. Frisbie
Falls, Mt. W ed. Oct. 2, 1935 - Local Happenings - receive[...]He moved to Thompson Falls in 1920 and followed the
Frederick A. & M adeline[...]armer.
Frederick ‘Fred’ W uerl was born May 28, 1894 to Gallus He married Helen R. W uerl married June 12, 1925
W uerl and Johanna Getner.[...]the Navy, and at Mortimer ‘Jack’ May 12, 1932 (The Thompson Falls school
that time listed that[...]directory lists him as Donald Eywell; 2] W illiam Robb McCracken.
laborer for the[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1358)[...]was born May 9, 1883 at Genoa, W isconsin,
In 1922 she was elected Superintendent of Schools in[...]oved 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 du[...]11. He was
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Thurs May 21, 1936 discharged in 1915 as a car[...]88 years, with burial Dec. 22 nd in the W hitepine cemetery,
Helen was also a[...]W hitepine, Mont.
Grange No. 102 organized June 6, 1938.[...]Beulah died Jan. 22, 1986 with cremation taking place,
and many other[...]Jan. 22 of natural causes at a Missoula hospital. The Rev[...]Mrs. W illiamson was born July 2, 1900 in Reasnow, Iowa
County Courthouse, Thompso[...]years.
Beulah Lois W aring was born July 2, 1900 Reasnor, Iowa[...]rth and they had one child: Doris Irene born Dec.
26, 1918 (Henry Kraus).[...]tana and was Al W ulfekuhle was born Aug. 12, 1912 Donnybrook, Co.
buried January 1951 W hitepine ce[...]e, Mt. Al married Anita Jane Howard June 12, 1938 Stevensville,
Sanders County Ledger, Jan.[...]ren (James
67, resident of Thompson Falls since 1920, passed away on Griffin); 2] Jerry; 3] Denny.
Tuesday, January 9, 1951 at For[...]ommunity Al died at the age of 83 years Nov. 28, 1995 with burial
Church Friday, Jan. 12, at 2 o’clock with Rev. B. V. Dec. 4, 1995[...]l be in the W hitepine Anita died Sept. 29, 2005 Plains, Montana with burial Oct.
cemetery. Named to act as pallbearers were Carl Holmes, 2, 2005 in the W hitepine cemetery, W hitepine, Mt.
Cl[...]Missoulian, Missoula, Mt. Saturday, October 01, 2005 -
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1359)[...]emain
Thompson Falls, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at until spring.
the Clark Fork Valle[...]enn about
Anita married Al W ulfekuhle on June 12, 1938, in St. 18 and they had one child:[...]n Falls in 1963. W illis October 23, 1883 Saccoro, New Mexico and they
Anita was a[...]to cook and bake, were divorced Feb. 24, 1896 Missoula, Mt.
especially pies and cinnamon[...]njoyed many wonderful times with Mt. (June 2) Jacob W urm states that he is a miner of ore;
fa[...]anders County Ledger, Thompson Falls, Mt. - March 24,
She is survived by two sons, Dennis (and wife[...]so
A rosary is planned for 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at St. by the rich assays received, som[...]c Church in Thompson Falls with viewing $200 in gold and averaging $50, all free-milling.
fo[...]ary W orm. Siblings were: 1] Mary (Jacob Meyers); 2] this summer.
John (Texas); 3] Louise.[...], received a consignment
W eekly Montanian Dec. 27, 1895 - Our girls fondly hoped of 24 quarters of beef the other day.
and expec[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1360)[...]about 1895 and they had one
Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - page seven - Plains - child: 1] Eva A., about 1902 Michigan.
George W urm of Camas Prairie, was in P[...]ey had the following children: 1] Barton, Dec. 1882
Anaconda Standard, Anaconda, Montana May 5, 1922 - Michigan; 2] Roy, May 1884 Michigan.
George W urm Gets a Divorce - Missoula, May 21 - In the In the 1900 federal census,[...]ugh the Thompson
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. May 21, 1936 - George W urm Falls Improvement c[...]ture and good will of the W ard cafe
W ill book 2 page 7 Nov. 1, 1947. - George W urm of[...]00. He is to do this yearly until the Dec. 25, 1914 - front page col 6 - W ard Cafe Changes
fu[...]for Kalispell.
John Allen W yatt was born Feb. 29, 1896 Lyons, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Morri[...]e living with his mother and brother In the 1920 federal census James and his family were
- claim[...]Mr. Enoch had the following children; 1] son; 2] Kathleen Ann, 1937 -
would gladly purchase a relinquishment here, as he says this Sept. 28, 2002 (___Smith, 3 children); 3] son.
valley pleases hi[...]ders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday March 15, 1912 Allene died.
- Camas Prairie News - W .[...]d in his nice, well built Forrest married #2 Edna Kidwell Guyton Aug. 14, 1947
log house.[...]Edna Kidwell Guyton was born.
May 10, 1912 - Camas Prairie News - W m. W yatt’s fam[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1361)[...]art in politics
The Plainsman, Plains, Mt. Dec. 23, 1937 - since being elected c[...]ng his hearing he asked permission to speak
Sept. 22, 1916 - Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. G. W . Angst[...]anders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday Aug. 9, 1912 is hoped he may fully recover from his unfortunate mental
page 2 col 4 - Oliver Gulch News - Mr. Young, the Bitter[...]s library and other goods to Plains by
Nov. 1, 1912 - page 3 - Gerald Young of Camas, candidate[...]yesterday on train No. 42 for Plains accompanied by
The Sanders County Le[...]iff Geo. Grandchamp, who went along to serve
Dec. 20, 1912 - page 3 - Gerald Young, the newly elected[...]d
Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday June 12, 1914 - that he had gone and could not be l[...]Sanders County Signal Camas, Mt. Friday July 2, 1915 -
April 23, 1915 - front page col 1 - Gerald Young, Ex-[...]y. Al Todd and Lester Brooks
(very large article, 2 columns, only portions printed here) - were her witnesses. The claim is 12 or 13 miles down the
The case of Gerald Young, wh[...]rable interest. Aug. 20, 1915 - front page col 1 - W . Y. Young o[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1362)[...]children.
children: 1] daughter (E. C. Swanberg); 2] daughter (E. B. The grandchildren are Ral[...]to Benjamin Downing. Her siblings were: 1] Ralph; 2] Ada Missoulian).
M. (Handley); 3] Seleta (Tredennick).
James died in 1932 Thompson Falls, Mont.[...]th At St. Maries - Colorful Thurs. Sept. 2, 1920 - front page -New teachers in our
memories of li[...]Mrs. E. C. Swanberg, Missoula, and Mrs. E. 22, 1962 page 8 - Mansen (Buster) Young of Thompson
B. W i[...]d a broken leg in a fall at Thompson 30, 1962 page 2 - Manson Young arrived home recently
Falls a few[...]Dakota and Montana, he was a 30, 1962 page 2 - Manson Young arrived home recently
teaming cont[...]Henry Youngblood
1932, Mrs. Young saw more pioneering in the isolated[...]s reached by trails that Falls, Mt. W ed. May 23, 1934 - Local Happenings - Henry
were alm[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1363)[...]tly be transferred to the St. Regis Sept. 25, 1914 - page 3 - Another Home Being Built - Adam[...]home on his property in block 32.[...]Lottie Zarski May 21, 1915 - page 3 - Miss Kaufer of Tacoma, sister o[...]rother Adam Zeh, leaving yesterday for Camas
Dec. 24, 1915 - page 5 - H. J. Kufer of Calgary, Canada,[...]Zeh
children: 1] Veranika ‘Vera,’ June 8, 1892 Red Lake Falls, at the home of her daughters[...]Scott of Stark,
Minn. *Harvey Seymour Hurlburt); 2] George, Feb. 1894 Montana. Mr. Zeh lef[...]. Aubuchon); Missoula today. Mrs. Zeh was 82 years old and has made
4] daughter, March 8, 1898[...]d Zeh
Gertrude Elizabeth Kauffer was born Sept. 20, 1860 of Missoula; Mrs. J. D. Scott o[...]y the home of her brother, Adam Zeh.
July 24, 1914 - page 3 - After a visit with relatives in[...]m Zeh and Falls, Mt. Thurs. July 25, 1918 - page eight - News of Local
daught[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1364)1512 Pioneers and Early Sett[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Mt., Thur, Jan. 1, 1920 - Local News - Mr. and Mrs. G. O. June 9, 19[...]leted her school year.
Gertrude died June 16, 1926 Missoula, Mt., with burial The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists her as
June 19, 1926 in the St Mary’s Catholic cemetery, Missoula,[...], Thompson Falls, Mt. Thurs.
Adam J., died June 24, 1939 Missoula, mt., with burial Sept. 13, 1917 - page 7 - Local Items - Vera Zeh left Friday
June 27, 1939 in the St Mary’s Catholic cemetery, Miss[...]er Co. Falls, Mt. Thurs. May 23, 1918 - front page col 2 - Teaching
The 1917 Thompson Falls Polk directory lists him as an Force Engaged - School District No. 2 - The fifth and sixth
electrician boarding with A[...]ades - Vera Zeh Thompson Falls.
children: 1] son; 2] daughter. Vera[...]er as Glenn R. Zimmerman died Feb. 7, 1952 Thompson Falls,
boarding with Adam Zeh.[...]ay Thompson Falls, Mt. - sec 1 lot 10 block 2.
Aug. 6, 1915 - page 3 - Misses Mona and Vera Zeh[...]John Jacob Zimmerman was born Feb. 2, 1879 U. S.
The Sanders County Ledger, Thompson[...]ed Emma T. and they had the following child:
Dec. 24, 1915 - front page col 2 - Miss Mona Zeh leaves 1] Una ca 1913 Alma, W isc. - May 26, 1918 Missoula, Mt.,
Sunday for her old home at[...]eath being the result of an attack of spinal
May 12, 1916 - Brief but Newsy Notes - On account of the[...]from the home of Al.
following children: 1] male; 2] daughther. Hohman at 9 o’cl[...]Veranika ‘Vera’ C. Zeh was born June 8, 1892 Red Lake parents had just come to th[...]
Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls, Montana (1365)[...]the following: John Jacob Zimmerman was born Feb. 2, practiced public accounting for 29 years. Two children were
1879 U. S. (39 years of ages on Sept. 12, 1918.) John was born there, a daughter Na[...]ndpoint.
Klar C. Zimmerman was born Aug, 13, 1912 Chickasha, He is survived by his wif[...]arents, a
Klar married Jean Johnson Aug. 13, 1912 in Chickasha, brother, Glen Zimmerman an[...]., and they had the following children: 1] Nancy; 2] The number 13 is very prominent in Kla[...]h birthday and Klar not only was
Falls, Mt. - sec 2 lot 2 block 7. married o[...]Henderick ‘Henry’ A. Zini was born Nov. 26, 1906
an accountant in another division, Klar ra[...]m they should see Glacier Park Henderson); 2] Vicki (Harold Savik).
as long as they were this[...]far as Trout K. Esther Largent was born Jan. 20, 1910 Colfax, W ash.,
Creek, Mt. when one of the[...]Thompson Falls for lunch Henry died Feb. 20, 1988. Idaho with burial in the
and another tire[...]was the place to Esther Zini died Oct. 6, 2001 in Thompson Falls, Mt. with
locate. Beautiful[...]d he also told him that Thompson needed an 2001 - K. Esther Zini - surrounded by family, K. Es[...]those thoughts went home Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001 in Thompson Falls at the
the two found lodging[...]ter Rose had moved Esther was born Jan. 20, 1910 in Colfax, W ash., to Louis
back to the fa[...]in Thompson Falls in 1927. She was briefly employed at the
Klar died at[...]ty W ater
Mr. Zimmerman was born on Aug. 13, 1912 in Chickasha, W orks. In 1946 they moved[...]he W hen her husband retired in 1972, they moved to Deary,
University of Oklaho[...]

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