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1. The Passing of a Pioneer Cobbler

   Rev. Alexander LeClaire, a 96-year-old shoemaker and Civil War-era convert to Protestantism, passes away in Lynden.

   Oct 8, 1908The Lynden Tribune (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-CurrentLynden Cemetery, Lynden

2. The Tragic End of Peter Legray

   A quiet life on the Seattle waterfront ended in a lonely, tide-swept death, highlighting the stark invisibility of the city's vulnerable in 1887.

   Apr 17, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle

3. The Unlucky Duck Hunter of Riverside

   A simple afternoon gesture turned into a painful lesson on the dangers of uneven ground when a farmer's attempt to shoo a bird resulted in a trip to the hospital.

   Jun 1, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla

4. Burglars Flee When Interrupted by Fruit Peddler

   A routine burglary at Dr. L. R. Dawson's home is thwarted by the most unlikely of sentries—a boy selling fruit.

   Jul 8, 1894The Seattle Post-Intelligencer2315 7th Avenue, Seattle

5. A Final Attempt at Life's End

   After multiple failed attempts, a Tacoma laborer collapses at home, leaving his family in poverty.

   Jul 26, 1904The Tacoma Times2417 South C Street, Tacoma

6. A Logger's Amputated Leg, a $700 Bill, and the Lodge That Wouldn't Pay

   Skagit logger Daniel Kehoe lost a leg, and La Conner's United Workmen covered three months of care. His Nevada home lodge had not reimbursed them.

   Jul 29, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerLa Conner

7. A Pardon for the Main Street Saloon Brawler

   After serving three months for a violent assault during a dice game, William Bullard walks free thanks to a gubernatorial pardon.

   Oct 21, 1903The Evening StatesmanMain Street, Walla Walla

8. The Unwelcome Guest in the Banana Crate

   A Black Diamond baker discovers a live stowaway from the tropics in his pantry.

   Feb 25, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBlack Diamond