1888.12.18

Tuesday, December 18th 1888: W. O. McCann’s hippoptami pair known as the “little team” hauls one ton of timbers from the Occidental Mill through the muddy streets to P. Matthews’ ship yard.

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1888.12.17

Monday, December 17th 1888: Alfred Melvin’s arm pierced by agitated water spirit down at Elk River. Dr. Bailey dresses wound as if caused by accidental gunshot.

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