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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1876 | 111 |
| 1877 | 183 |
| 1878 | 132 |
| 1879 | 31 |
457 stories
- The Boarding House Debt
A legal dispute over unpaid bills for housing and goods reveals the precarious reality of daily life in the Washington Territory in 1877.
- The Price of Staying Fed: A Frontier Debt
A legal notice from 1877 reveals the precarious reality of life in the Snohomish River Valley, where board, lodging, and dry goods could lead to a court summons for unpaid accounts.
- The Unsung Toll of the Snohomish Frontier
A poignant obituary for Julia E. Haskell reveals the fragile reality of life, health, and community dependence in 1878 Snohomish.
- The Unwelcome Arrival of the 'Legal Luminaries'
A satirical jab at two self-styled lawyers who drifted into Snohomish with big egos and empty heads.
- The Price of Staying Fed: A Frontier Eviction Debt
A legal summons from 1878 captures the harsh reality of pioneer life, where unpaid boarding bills for food and lodging resulted in formal court action.
- The Price of Credit in Territorial Snohomish
A legal notice from 1878 reveals the steep cost of debt and the cold machinery of territorial law for two local men.
- 1878 Snohomish Court Summons Names Murley and Rullan
A legal summons reveals the steep cost of debt in 1878 Snohomish, where a defaulted promissory note leads to a District Court reckoning.
- The Price of Debt on the Frontier
A legal summons from 1878 reveals the high-stakes reality of credit and collateral in early Snohomish, where a $100 loan could lead to the seizure of one's livelihood.
- 1878 Snohomish Debt Suit Seeks Auction of Mortgaged Goods
A legal summons from 1878 reveals the precarious nature of pioneer commerce, where a $100 loan could lead to the loss of goods, chattels, and livelihood.
- The Debt of the Pioneer
A legal summons from 1883 reveals the precarious nature of early settlement, as Thomas French sues Luther L. Thomas over an unpaid debt for 'board and lodging'.
- The Promised Land on the Sound
A speculative real estate pitch from 1880s Snohomish invites settlers to a 'colony' on the river, promising prime marshland and a booming industrial future.
- The Snohomish Hotel: A Hub of Hospitality and Vice
A historic advertisement from Isaac Cathcart’s hotel reveals the competitive edge of 19th-century frontier hospitality.
- A Sudden Loss in the Snohomish Valley
A quiet, tragic passing of a local woman highlights the intimacy and harsh realities of 19th-century pioneer life.
- The Sermon of Science in Snohomish
A local lecture series bridges the gap between theology and natural history, framing evolution not as a conflict with the divine, but as the 'eternal reign of law.'
- The Piano That Bound a Community Together
How the ladies of Snohomish organized to bring culture and music to their town.
- New Blood for the Snohomish Valley
Eight to ten new families are arriving to carve out homesteads in the river valley, marking a pivotal moment for the growing settlement.
- The Pioneer Miller of the Snoqualmie Valley
A local farmer showcases the promise of regional self-sufficiency with high-quality, home-milled flour.
- The Newspaper Wars of 1878
A Snohomish editor accuses a rival publication of blatant plagiarism, citing the biblical commandment against stealing.
- The Political Machine in Old Snohomish
A look inside the 1878 Democratic County Convention, where local power was consolidated, delegates were appointed to regional councils, and candidates for sheriff and judge were chosen by ballot.
- The Toolmaker of Snohomish
A local blacksmith offers specialized equipment for the logging camps and farms that powered the territory’s early economy.
- New Life for the Snohomish Hotel
H. W. Light announces the reopening and renovation of the town's prominent hotel, promising a first-class experience for travelers.
- The Rebirth of the Riverside Hotel
New management promises a first-class experience for travelers in Snohomish City.
- The Price of Perfection in 1877 Snohomish
Before the fairground became a modern fixture, a meticulously itemized list of premiums reveals what pioneer families valued most—from the size of a prize turnip to the skill of a young girl's hand-stitched dress.
- The Riverside Hotel Under New Management
A classic advertisement for a Snohomish hospitality hub, signaling the town’s growth and the era’s penchant for 'first-class' service.
- The Price of Survival in 1880s Snohomish
A look at the commodities and labor costs that defined life in the frontier settlement of Snohomish City.