At Willola, in Nez Perces County, is located the enterprising gentleman mentioned above, and there he is the present incumbent of the post office, does a general merchandise business and handles a ferry, the last two industries in partnership with his brother-in-law, Charles W. Wright. William M. Evans was born … Read more
It now becomes our pleasant privilege to outline in brief the interesting career of the industrious and capable gentleman mentioned at the head of this article. It is quite becoming that he should be granted recognition in his County’s history, since he has labored faithfully here for the betterment of … Read more
Hon. William L. Thompson is a man of decided popularity among the people of Nez Perces County and he deserves the same for he has been a laborer here for many years, has demonstrated himself to be possessed of keen business ability, has manifested upright principles and integrity and has … Read more
Among the pioneers of Nez Perces County we are constrained to mention the subject of this sketch, who has wrought in different capacities in this section for years and is a well known business man, capable and industrious. William M. Blackinton was born in Winnebago County, Illinois, on October 5, … Read more
One mile south from the rustic village of Melrose lies the beautiful estate of William Mustoe. Acquired by the homestead right in the very latter part of the last century, Mr. Mustoe has shown exceptional skill and industry to have it so well improved as it is. He has a … Read more
The progressive, talented, successful and leading business man, of whom we now speak, is well known in Nez Perce and through the County, being a large lumber dealer and manufacturer, as well as a large real estate holder. His excellent capabilities have been manifested in a commendable manner in his … Read more
William J. Riley, deceased. It is fitting that we should incorporate in this volume a memorial of the esteemed patriot and substantial citizen, whose labors in the northwest have resulted in much development and building up. He was born in Carroll County, Missouri, on February 6, 1846, being the son … Read more
William J. Wilson, a farmer and stockman dwelling about two and one half miles northeast from Forest, is one of the industrious and progressive men whose labors have resulted in such excellent development of the reservation country and it is fitting that a review of his career be incorporated here. … Read more
William Le Baron is one of the earliest of the hardy men who invaded nature’s domain in the interests of civilization in what is now Nez Perces County. He has labored with assiduity and wisdom all the intervening years for the advancement and progress of the country and has gained … Read more
To accord to the leading and substantial citizens of Nez Perces County a representation in this volume of its history must necessarily include an epitome of the gentleman whose name heads this paragraph, since he is one of the leading stockmen and agriculturists of his vicinity, his farm being situated … Read more