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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 1 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 2 |
| 1894 | 5 |
5 stories
- A Grim Discovery on the Beach at Ocosta
A local man searching for driftwood finds human remains near the site of a past tragedy.
- Vigilante Threat Forces Ocosta Resident Out of Town
A 'White Cap' warning left on a door successfully intimidated a local man into leaving town within 24 hours.
- Fatal Railway Accident at Ocosta
A longtime construction worker was killed instantly after falling between cars on a gravel train.
- The westernmost town in America bets its future on a telegraph wire
Ocosta-by-the-Sea, on Grays Harbor, is wired to the world and promoters promise a seaside metropolis — cottages, plank roads, a clam bake and a coming railroad.
- A Century After Captain Gray: Grays Harbor Plans a Grand Celebration
Towns across Grays Harbor prepare a two-day centennial with a clam bake, steamer excursions, and railroad trips to mark the 1792 discovery of the harbor.