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3 stories matching fees

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:fee, feed, feek, feel, feer, feet

  1. A $16 Sermon, a Political Pulpit, and a Hung Jury

    A frontier preacher sued for his fee; the churchgoer said the sermon had turned into electioneering. Five hours later, the jury still couldn't agree.

    Dec 24, 1858Puget Sound HeraldSteilacoom, Pierce CountyWork & Pay

  2. The Constable Who Charged for Mileage on Every Duck

    A local anecdote about a frontier constable’s creative approach to fee collection.

    Sep 16, 1859Puget Sound HeraldSteilacoom, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  3. The Fur Company’s Land Empire Is Declared Public Domain

    A letter from Washington City reports that the Hudson’s Bay and Puget Sound Agricultural companies’ territorial claims have been ruled forfeit, opening their Nisqually and Fort Vancouver lands to American survey and settlement.

    Jul 22, 1859Puget Sound HeraldFort Nisqually, DuPont, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

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