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  1. The Burning of Oakville

    A deliberate act of arson leveled the Grays Harbor town of Oakville, sparking rumors of a wider conspiracy against the mill district.

    Sep 7, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerOakville, Grays Harbor CountyDisasters

  2. A Tragic Canoe Crossing on the Chehalis

    A desperate attempt to save his children during a river crossing ends in a father's drowning.

    Jan 24, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerOakville, Grays Harbor CountyDisasters

  3. Canoe Overturns on Chehalis; Father and Son Drown

    A family canoe outing ends in a desperate struggle for survival and a tragic drowning near Oakville.

    Jan 25, 1894Aberdeen HeraldChehalis River, Oakville, Grays Harbor CountyDisasters

  4. A Perilous Crossing on the Slough

    A mail carrier and his companion nearly drown after their boat capsizes while crossing a river slough.

    Mar 29, 1894Aberdeen HeraldOakville, Grays Harbor CountyDisasters

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