Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-02-12
SALMON RIVER COUNTRY.

The south Fork of Salmon river heads about
sixty miles north west OF Shasta city, and takes
its course west some forty miles to its junction
with the north Fork, the two branches forming
main Salmon. The first settlement on the river
is about ten miles from its source, and is named
Big Flat The buildings and ranch of 200 acres
are owned by J. Abrahams the land is good
Ten miles below is Big Bend, where twenty min
ers work, with reasonable success. Summerville
is two miles below, on beautiful fat of $50 acres,
part of which includes Buels ranch. This place
is well supplied in winter by Rush creek waters,
brought there two years ago by Taylor & Co.
Thirty miners work there a good tavern is kept
by A. Short, and billiard saloon by Mr.. Taylor.
If this place were well supplied with water, which
could be obtained from the south Fork at small
expense, the mines would proftably employ one
hundred and fifty men. A quarter of a mile be-
low Mr.. Hulse has fine ranch and store his
land is superior, producing abundance of veget-
ables and timothy. Two and a-half miles further
down is Pete e'sburgh. on handsome fat of $50
acres. The village has the largest store on Sal
mon river owned by Trick Crumbaugb, good
saw-mill belonging TO 10. Ritner, the well known
mountain expressman, a butcher shop by n Fer
guson, and tannery by r. N. Smith. There is
also large ditch, conducting part of the South
Fork to the bars and flats in the vicinity the
work must have cost $1,000 or $4,000 it is owned
by Trick & Crumbaugh. About seventy miners
work in the neghborhood. Mr.. G. A. Wilson has
a dancing school at this place, and goodly num-
Der OF scholars who exhibit very correct instruc-
tion. 1t is understood that Mr.. Ritner is about
to organize brass band.
Two miles lower is Cecilville a store was es-
tablished there in 1852 the property is owned
now by Maj. Murray, who keeps good store
A number mine successfully near this place
Succeeding on the downward survey, is Centre
vile, twelve miles distant this place is very
lively, containing Dumfrey's store Yocums tav
ern, Curtis & Fairchilds billiard saloon, and Pre-
BILE s saw mill. The place is Of considerable note
and attracts more attention than any other point
People come from all parts of the river to have
a general good time. About seventy miners
work in the vicinity, and appear to be doing well.
Know Nothing creek discharges to the river a
short distance below. This creek affords work for
a considerable number of men, who give evidence
of prosperity. Next below is Falor's ranch and
toll-bridge ; Mr.. Stnsfeld has has store at this
point the mines are considered good and en-
ploy some forty persons. mile lower is Muir
phys store, where miners are making good wa
ges the north and south Forks unite. A few
years ago the " Forks of Salmon" was the larg-
est and lvelest place on the river. The bars here
are wide, and, as yet, not completely prospectcd
they well supplied with water, obtained at
reasonable rates, and in some instances it is fur
nished free to adventures, in order to develop
the resources of the bars. Thirty miners work
there at fair wages some make $40 or Sl2 a
day The town has two stores a billiard saloon,
market and livery stable.
! have thus briefly given you facts without un-
necessary remark hereafter | will relate Of the
north Fork and main Salmon. j. b.