Mr. Thompson
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- Jan 22, 1876The First White Family: A Pioneer’s Log-Cabin LegacyAn excerpt from the diary of a local historian recounts the arrival of Mr. Thompson in Snohomish in 1864, detailing the rugged journey up the river and the humble beginnings of what is now a thriving town.Snohomish, WA
- Jun 30, 1877The Tragic Accident That Stopped a Clock: The Death of Mr. H. KellyA promising builder and father of four dies in a freak hunting accident on the banks of the Snohomish River, leaving his grieving widow to raise their children alone.Snohomish, WA
- May 4, 1878The Great Telegraph Trail EscapeAfter fleeing the King County jail, two prisoners find that their path to freedom in Mukilteo was blocked by the unforgiving woods and an unexpected encounter with a local resident.Seattle, WA
- Mar 1, 1889The $10,000 Bet That Built Seattle’s Front StreetSuperintendent Thompson risks a fortune to beat the calendar, while a separate land dispute erupts over tide flats near Grant Street.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Sep 15, 1893The Great Neighborhood Chicken War of Ada AdditionA minor dispute over wandering livestock escalates into a neighborhood brawl involving rock-throwing, hair-pulling, and two separate assault arrests.Seattle, WA