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13 stories

  1. Firefighters Save Montesano from Total Destruction

    A catastrophic fire nearly leveled the town's business district before new water mains were put to the ultimate test.

    Aug 4, 1892Aberdeen HeraldMain Street, Montesano, Grays Harbor CountyDisasters

  2. The Scandal of a Prospective Governor

    Democratic gubernatorial nominee Henry J. Snively faces accusations of swindling orphans and bigamy as he campaigns across Washington.

    Nov 1, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall · Scandal

  3. A Victory for Press Freedom in Aberdeen

    A jury vindicates a local editor who faced criminal charges for criticizing public spending.

    Dec 15, 1892Aberdeen HeraldMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  4. Jailbreak in Montesano

    Two prisoners assault a deputy sheriff and escape into the woods, leaving the jailer senseless.

    Mar 28, 1892The Olympia TribuneMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyTrue Crime

  5. Water Works Save Montesano from Ruin

    A devastating fire tears through the business district, but the unfinished water system prevents the total loss of the town.

    Jul 31, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMain Street, Montesano, Grays Harbor CountyDisasters

  6. Tragedy on the Chehalis River

    A severe storm claims the life of a pioneer resident.

    Jan 7, 1892Aberdeen HeraldMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyDisasters

  7. After the Fire in Montesano

    Community members and a traveling circus rally to assist residents following a major downtown blaze.

    Aug 1, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyDisasters

  8. The Jailer’s Eyes: A Daring Escape in Montesano

    A desperate jailbreak in Grays Harbor County ends with a jailer sidelined by flea powder and a daring dash into the woods.

    Mar 28, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyTrue Crime

  9. The Scandal at the Washington Hotel

    A prominent local man abandons his family to run away with a teenager, triggering a cross-state manhunt.

    Nov 10, 1892Aberdeen HeraldMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyScandal

  10. The Ogden Lumber Company’s Paper Trail

    A suspected forgery scheme involving Washington lumber interests and Utah banking.

    May 26, 1892Aberdeen HeraldMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyTrue Crime

  11. The Passing of a Frontier Pioneer

    Melancthon Z. Goodell, a guard for Governor Stevens and a veteran of the Indian Wars, dies at 55.

    Jun 10, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  12. The Price of Questionable Governance

    A critical report on Chehalis County finances highlights high costs and questionable payments to negotiators, fueling political shifts ahead of the November election.

    Oct 13, 1892Aberdeen HeraldMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  13. A Backroom Coup in Montesano: County Democrats Oust Their Chairman

    Party leaders declared every office vacant while F. D. Arnold was absent, then elected Edmund Croft to replace him.

    Dec 1, 1892Aberdeen HeraldMontesano, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

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