Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-06-28
COUNTY PIONEERS RE-
ENACT MANY HISTORICAL
EVENTS OF EARLY DAYS
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key represented Dutch Jake"
Goetz of Spokane in the pageant
showing the discovery of the Bunker
Hill and Sullivan mine at Wardner,
Idaho, in 1885, property for which
Dutch Jake" and his partner, Har-
ry Baer, received only 100000 for
their interest while a suit for grub
stake interest was pending.
r. b. Hately, the first person to
make final proof on his homestead
at the Colfax land office, was given
a place OF honor in the parade, the
Hately family completely filling a
mammoth wagon. Mr.. Hately is the
| ly cheered as the wagon moved
| through the streets Mr.. llately
still farms his homestead property,
| about II miles west of Pullman.
| Several county homesteaders had
made final proof at Walla Walla
prior to the Hately proof, but he was
the first to take advantage of the
land office opened at Colfax
John Bishop, pioneer, showed how
ed, executing the carpenter work on
a "lean-to" shack as the parade
moved through the main streets.
A spinning wheel brought to
Whitman county from Virginia by
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Palmerton when
they settled on Rebel Flat in 1875,
attracted wide attention. Mrs. Pal
merton is the possessor of garments
spun on the old-fashioned wheels 100
years ago, as we'll as numerous other
relics of historic interest
Program ut Park
Following the parade a picnic din
ner was enjoyed in Reaney park, af-
ter which came the formal program.
President Holland was the principal
speaker and gave an inspiring ad-
dress After an eloquent tribute to
the courage and sacrifices of the pio-
neers and the great service which
they had rendered he said that he
would not feel that he was doing his
duty if he did not discuss the re-
sponsbility resting upon every citi-
zen to do his part in winning the
war. He then made a forceful ap-
| peal to all to purchase war saving
| stamps: IF you are in doubt as TO
| how many you should purchase or as
to your obligation to purchase your
| limit, go and ask Mrs. Charles b.
Maynard, whose son has given his
| life for us in France" The speaker
| then paid a tribute to the sacrifices
| which the boys in the service are
making and the obligation resting
upon the people who remain at home
to emulate their example. He closed
with the prediction that the pioneer
| spirit will be an important factor in
winning the war. This spirit he de-
fined as "A Willingness to take
chances, but not to take unneces-
| sary or foolish risks
The Rev. Father She'll of Pullman
was next introduced and made a
forceful appeal for patriotic service
and self-sacrifice in order to crush
the ambition of Germany for world
domination. \ series of short talks
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X. G. McCroskey of Garfield, S. f.
Kilham of Pullman. L. G. Lawler of
Pullman, Mrs. Mary White of Col
fax, Jack McElroy, E. A. Bryan of
Boise, Idaho, A. K, Price of Pullman,
Benjamin Burgunder of ColfaX, J. III.
BrysOn, first treasurer of Whitman
county; Mrs. Ivan Chase of ColfaY,
Mrs. Henry Young of Pullman, Col.
William Duling of Garfield, and Ed
ward Nagle of Pullman. Between
the speeches Hawaiian music was
furnished by a trio, Merit Davis
danced jig, and Hudson KlemgarI
gave a recitation.
y short business session followed
the program. Pullman was selected
as the meeting place for next year.
j. S. klemgard of Pullman was re-
elected president of the association
apG George McCroskey vice presi-'
dent, William NJ. Porter was named
| secretary and J. A. Perkins of Col
fax, father of Whitman county"
was elected treasurer. Col William
Duling of Garfield and A. J. Stone
OF Rosalia We're elected trustees.
The association adopted a resolu-
ton presented by j. NJ. Reid of Pul'
man placing the members on record
as opposed to using grains, fruits or
man-power for Intoxicating liquors.
1t is estimated that at least $500
| people attended the program in the
park, all of whom agreed that he
| meeting was the most successful and