MIRROR LAKE

Date: Circa 1908

Source Type: Photograph Booklet

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Augusta Anderson, Inland Printing Company

Postmark: Not Applicable

Remark: Libraries holding copies of The Shadowy St. Joe indicate that this souvenir book was published circa 1910. After researching the life of Augusta Anderson, however, it is much more likely that the book was published in 1908 or perhaps 1907. In addition, it is very likely that Augusta Anderson was neither the author of the book nor the photographer of the images contained within the book.

Augusta Anderson was born circa 1885. On February 13, 1908, in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, Augusta married Fred D. Straffin. Straffin was a fairly well-known photographer who operated from a Spokane photography studio. Straffin published a souvenir book of the Potlatch lumber mill located in Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho, in 1907 that is very similar in design to The Shadowy St. Joe. Straffin also published a souvenir book of St. Maries, Benewah County, Idaho, which is located along the St. Joe River, that is also of nearly the same design as The Shadowy St. Joe.

Straffin was somewhat under duress when he married Augusta Anderson. According to a news item published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on February 8, 1908, Straffin had been “charged with the seduction of Augusta Anderson, 23 years of age…. Straffin claimed that the girl yielded readily to his request that she live with him, and denied that, except in a joking way, that he had ever promised to marry her. The girl denies these statements emphatically, alleging that she took the matter seriously. She broke down several times in court.”

It is learned from a June 18, 1908, news item also published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle that Straffin and Anderson had married on February 13, 1908, so that Straffin could avoid jail and have the seduction case dismissed in superior court. This same news item mentions that Augusta was now seeking a divorce after four months of marriage because Fred had “been drunk much of the time since their marriage and has not contributed to her support.” It also notes that before the marriage that Augusta had been a waitress and specifically states that “The groom was a photographer. He offered to teach the girl the art of the offer was accepted. Before the girl had mastered her trade, however, Straffin was arrested for intimate relations with her, and was bound over to the superior court to answer to the charge.”

The 1908 divorce case apparently was dismissed since there appears in the October 11, 1910, issue of The Press, published in Spokane, a notice of a pending divorce suit between Augusta and Fred D. Straffin. The Spokane Daily Chronicle’s January 19, 1911, issue reports that the divorce was granted and states that “She [August Straffin] charged that she was deserted on the day of her wedding, which occurred in Spokane in 1908, and that her husband had never contributed to her support. She was permitted to resume her maiden name, Augusta Anderson.”

Augusta Straffin appears in the 1908 city directory for Spokane with Fred as the proprietor of the Rembrandt Studio, while later directories do not tie Augusta to any photography business. Collectively, this information suggests that Augusta Anderson had neither taken the photographs appearing in The Shadowy St. Joe – there is no evidence that she was fully trained as a photographer – nor had she compiled the book as an author. Rather, evidence strongly suggests that Fred D. Straffin was responsible for the development and publication of The Shadowy St. Joe and perhaps had August listed as author as an inducement to initiate or maintain an intimate relationship with her. It is possible the Augusta had taken the photographs and authored the book while Fred was occupied with drinking and desertion of his wife, but this calls into question as to how Augusta was fully trained as a photographer.

Fred D. Straffin was born in 1869 and died April 23, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; he is buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an unmarked grave. His death certificate indicates that he was a widow at the time of his death, suggesting that he may have remarried after being divorced from Augusta.

Little is known concerning August Anderson after her divorce from Fred. A notice of marriage licenses granted in Spokane County published in The Spokesman-Review on February 11, 1914, mentions that an Adam Noble or Spokane was granted a license to marry Augusta Anderson, also of Spokane. It is assumed that this is likely the same Augusta Anderson that married and divorced Fred D. Straffin.

Sources:

Anderson, Augusta. Circa 1908. The Shadowy St. Joe. Spokane, Washington: The Inland Printing Company. 54 p.

The Press, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; October 11, 1910; Volume 8, Number 312, Page 7, Column 5. Column titled “Three Divorce Suits.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 8, 1908; Volume 22, Number 139, Page 3, Column 5. Column titled “He Wronged a Woman.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; June 18, 1908; Volume 22, Number 251, Page 4, Column 5. Column titled “Wedded to Dodge Jail; Divorce.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; January 19, 1911; Volume 25, Number 124, Page 7, Column 6. Column titled “Deserted Bride is Given Divorce.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; December 10, 1907; Volume 25, Number 178, Page 18, Column 3. Column titled “Takes Pictures of Potlatch Mill.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 11, 1914; Volume 31, Number 241, Page 7, Column 2. Column titled “City and County Records. Marriage Licenses.”

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McCORMICK'S SUMMER HOTEL ON THE SWIFTWATER

Date: Circa 1908

Source Type: Photograph Booklet

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Augusta Anderson, Inland Printing Company

Postmark: Not Applicable

Remark: Libraries holding copies of The Shadowy St. Joe indicate that this souvenir book was published circa 1910. After researching the life of Augusta Anderson, however, it is much more likely that the book was published in 1908 or perhaps 1907. In addition, it is very likely that Augusta Anderson was neither the author of the book nor the photographer of the images contained within the book.

Augusta Anderson was born circa 1885. On February 13, 1908, in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, Augusta married Fred D. Straffin. Straffin was a fairly well-known photographer who operated from a Spokane photography studio. Straffin published a souvenir book of the Potlatch lumber mill located in Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho, in 1907 that is very similar in design to The Shadowy St. Joe. Straffin also published a souvenir book of St. Maries, Benewah County, Idaho, which is located along the St. Joe River, that is also of nearly the same design as The Shadowy St. Joe.

Straffin was somewhat under duress when he married Augusta Anderson. According to a news item published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on February 8, 1908, Straffin had been “charged with the seduction of Augusta Anderson, 23 years of age…. Straffin claimed that the girl yielded readily to his request that she live with him, and denied that, except in a joking way, that he had ever promised to marry her. The girl denies these statements emphatically, alleging that she took the matter seriously. She broke down several times in court.”

It is learned from a June 18, 1908, news item also published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle that Straffin and Anderson had married on February 13, 1908, so that Straffin could avoid jail and have the seduction case dismissed in superior court. This same news item mentions that Augusta was now seeking a divorce after four months of marriage because Fred had “been drunk much of the time since their marriage and has not contributed to her support.” It also notes that before the marriage that Augusta had been a waitress and specifically states that “The groom was a photographer. He offered to teach the girl the art of the offer was accepted. Before the girl had mastered her trade, however, Straffin was arrested for intimate relations with her, and was bound over to the superior court to answer to the charge.”

The 1908 divorce case apparently was dismissed since there appears in the October 11, 1910, issue of The Press, published in Spokane, a notice of a pending divorce suit between Augusta and Fred D. Straffin. The Spokane Daily Chronicle’s January 19, 1911, issue reports that the divorce was granted and states that “She [August Straffin] charged that she was deserted on the day of her wedding, which occurred in Spokane in 1908, and that her husband had never contributed to her support. She was permitted to resume her maiden name, Augusta Anderson.”

Augusta Straffin appears in the 1908 city directory for Spokane with Fred as the proprietor of the Rembrandt Studio, while later directories do not tie Augusta to any photography business. Collectively, this information suggests that Augusta Anderson had neither taken the photographs appearing in The Shadowy St. Joe – there is no evidence that she was fully trained as a photographer – nor had she compiled the book as an author. Rather, evidence strongly suggests that Fred D. Straffin was responsible for the development and publication of The Shadowy St. Joe and perhaps had August listed as author as an inducement to initiate or maintain an intimate relationship with her. It is possible the Augusta had taken the photographs and authored the book while Fred was occupied with drinking and desertion of his wife, but this calls into question as to how Augusta was fully trained as a photographer.

Fred D. Straffin was born in 1869 and died April 23, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; he is buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an unmarked grave. His death certificate indicates that he was a widow at the time of his death, suggesting that he may have remarried after being divorced from Augusta.

Little is known concerning August Anderson after her divorce from Fred. A notice of marriage licenses granted in Spokane County published in The Spokesman-Review on February 11, 1914, mentions that an Adam Noble or Spokane was granted a license to marry Augusta Anderson, also of Spokane. It is assumed that this is likely the same Augusta Anderson that married and divorced Fred D. Straffin.

Sources:

Anderson, Augusta. Circa 1908. The Shadowy St. Joe. Spokane, Washington: The Inland Printing Company. 54 p.

The Press, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; October 11, 1910; Volume 8, Number 312, Page 7, Column 5. Column titled “Three Divorce Suits.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 8, 1908; Volume 22, Number 139, Page 3, Column 5. Column titled “He Wronged a Woman.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; June 18, 1908; Volume 22, Number 251, Page 4, Column 5. Column titled “Wedded to Dodge Jail; Divorce.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; January 19, 1911; Volume 25, Number 124, Page 7, Column 6. Column titled “Deserted Bride is Given Divorce.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; December 10, 1907; Volume 25, Number 178, Page 18, Column 3. Column titled “Takes Pictures of Potlatch Mill.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 11, 1914; Volume 31, Number 241, Page 7, Column 2. Column titled “City and County Records. Marriage Licenses.”

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SHADOWY ST. JOE

"The Switzerland of America"

Date: Circa 1908

Source Type: Photograph Booklet

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Augusta Anderson, Inland Printing Company

Postmark: Not Applicable

Remark: Libraries holding copies of The Shadowy St. Joe indicate that this souvenir book was published circa 1910. After researching the life of Augusta Anderson, however, it is much more likely that the book was published in 1908 or perhaps 1907. In addition, it is very likely that Augusta Anderson was neither the author of the book nor the photographer of the images contained within the book.

Augusta Anderson was born circa 1885. On February 13, 1908, in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, Augusta married Fred D. Straffin. Straffin was a fairly well-known photographer who operated from a Spokane photography studio. Straffin published a souvenir book of the Potlatch lumber mill located in Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho, in 1907 that is very similar in design to The Shadowy St. Joe. Straffin also published a souvenir book of St. Maries, Benewah County, Idaho, which is located along the St. Joe River, that is also of nearly the same design as The Shadowy St. Joe.

Straffin was somewhat under duress when he married Augusta Anderson. According to a news item published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on February 8, 1908, Straffin had been “charged with the seduction of Augusta Anderson, 23 years of age…. Straffin claimed that the girl yielded readily to his request that she live with him, and denied that, except in a joking way, that he had ever promised to marry her. The girl denies these statements emphatically, alleging that she took the matter seriously. She broke down several times in court.”

It is learned from a June 18, 1908, news item also published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle that Straffin and Anderson had married on February 13, 1908, so that Straffin could avoid jail and have the seduction case dismissed in superior court. This same news item mentions that Augusta was now seeking a divorce after four months of marriage because Fred had “been drunk much of the time since their marriage and has not contributed to her support.” It also notes that before the marriage that Augusta had been a waitress and specifically states that “The groom was a photographer. He offered to teach the girl the art of the offer was accepted. Before the girl had mastered her trade, however, Straffin was arrested for intimate relations with her, and was bound over to the superior court to answer to the charge.”

The 1908 divorce case apparently was dismissed since there appears in the October 11, 1910, issue of The Press, published in Spokane, a notice of a pending divorce suit between Augusta and Fred D. Straffin. The Spokane Daily Chronicle’s January 19, 1911, issue reports that the divorce was granted and states that “She [August Straffin] charged that she was deserted on the day of her wedding, which occurred in Spokane in 1908, and that her husband had never contributed to her support. She was permitted to resume her maiden name, Augusta Anderson.”

Augusta Straffin appears in the 1908 city directory for Spokane with Fred as the proprietor of the Rembrandt Studio, while later directories do not tie Augusta to any photography business. Collectively, this information suggests that Augusta Anderson had neither taken the photographs appearing in The Shadowy St. Joe – there is no evidence that she was fully trained as a photographer – nor had she compiled the book as an author. Rather, evidence strongly suggests that Fred D. Straffin was responsible for the development and publication of The Shadowy St. Joe and perhaps had August listed as author as an inducement to initiate or maintain an intimate relationship with her. It is possible the Augusta had taken the photographs and authored the book while Fred was occupied with drinking and desertion of his wife, but this calls into question as to how Augusta was fully trained as a photographer.

Fred D. Straffin was born in 1869 and died April 23, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; he is buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an unmarked grave. His death certificate indicates that he was a widow at the time of his death, suggesting that he may have remarried after being divorced from Augusta.

Little is known concerning August Anderson after her divorce from Fred. A notice of marriage licenses granted in Spokane County published in The Spokesman-Review on February 11, 1914, mentions that an Adam Noble or Spokane was granted a license to marry Augusta Anderson, also of Spokane. It is assumed that this is likely the same Augusta Anderson that married and divorced Fred D. Straffin.

Sources:

Anderson, Augusta. Circa 1908. The Shadowy St. Joe. Spokane, Washington: The Inland Printing Company. 54 p.

The Press, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; October 11, 1910; Volume 8, Number 312, Page 7, Column 5. Column titled “Three Divorce Suits.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 8, 1908; Volume 22, Number 139, Page 3, Column 5. Column titled “He Wronged a Woman.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; June 18, 1908; Volume 22, Number 251, Page 4, Column 5. Column titled “Wedded to Dodge Jail; Divorce.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; January 19, 1911; Volume 25, Number 124, Page 7, Column 6. Column titled “Deserted Bride is Given Divorce.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; December 10, 1907; Volume 25, Number 178, Page 18, Column 3. Column titled “Takes Pictures of Potlatch Mill.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 11, 1914; Volume 31, Number 241, Page 7, Column 2. Column titled “City and County Records. Marriage Licenses.”

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Date: 1880

Source Type: Photograph, Carte de Visite

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: John Wesley McLellan

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: This carte de visite was included in a photograph album owned by Louise DeMotte Letherman.

On the reverse of the carte de visite is printed the following information:

FROM

J. W. McLellan's

1880.

PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY,

VALPARAISO, IND.

Negative retained for future orders

The photograph was taken by John Wesley McLellan at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. McLellan operated a photography studio in Valparaiso from 1873 to the mid-1890s.

Louise (DeMotte) Letherman was born August 21, 1859, in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, the daughter of Mark L. DeMotte and Elizabeth (Christy) DeMotte. She married Lawrence Letherman on May 3, 1883, in Valparaiso. Louise died at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, on September 24, 1905. Louise is buried in Valparaiso's Maplewood Cemetery.

Mark Lindsey DeMotte was born in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana, on December 28, 1832, the son of Daniel DeMotte and Mary (Brewer) DeMotte. He graduated from Asbury University (now DePauw University) in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, with an A.B. degree in 1853 and immediately began studying law at this institution, earning his law degree (LL.B.) in 1855. DeMotte was soon admitted to the Indiana bar and began his practice of law at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

In December 1856, Elizabeth Christy wedded DeMotte in Valparaiso, a union that resulted in two children, Louise and Mary.

DeMotte would serve in the Civil War rising to the rank of captain under the command of General Robert H. Milroy. At the conclusion of the war, DeMotte moved to Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, to resume his practice of law. He was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for Congress in the 1872 and 1876 elections.

DeMotte returned to Valparaiso in 1877 to practice law and would organize the Northern Indiana Law School in 1879, which later became known as the Valparaiso University School of Law (which went defunct in 2020).

DeMotte would again be a Republican candidate for Congress, winning the election of 1880, but would lose as an incumbent in the 1882 election. He would then serve in the Indiana State Senate between 1886 and 1890. He was appointed the postmaster of Valparaiso serving from March 24, 1890, to March 20, 1894. He would also serve as dean of the Northern Indiana Law School from 1890 to 1908.

DeMotte passed away on September 23, 1908, in Valparaiso and was interred in Maplewood Cemetery in that community.

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www.sapadventures.com/ The Inca Trail is a magnificent, well preserved Inca Trail route which connects Machu Picchu with what once were other regions of the Inca Empire, and today it is one of the world’s most popular treks. This four-day walk goes from the highlands of 4,200mts and down through the cloud forests to finally arrive at Machu Picchu - 2,380mts.

DAY 01. - Between 06:00 and 06:30 we pick you up at your hotel in our private bus. Ensure you have your original passport and ISIC student card (if applicable – for a discount on entree fee to Machu Picchu).

The journey by bus to km 82 (the starting point for the Inca Trail) takes approximately 3 hours. Once we get there and are all ready to go, this first day will have us walking mostly through the valley. It starts at 2380m with a small climb to a plateau overlooking the Incan site of Llactapata and rewards you with superb views of Mount Veronica. Walking times are always approximate depending on weather conditions, group ability and other factors, but generally you will walk about 2-3 hours before lunch. Then after lunch we walk on just past the village of Wayllabamba to reach our first campsite at 3000m.

Approx 14km, 6 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 02. - Day 2 is the most difficult day as you Inca Trail walk from about 3000m to 4200m — the highest pass of the trek (known as Dead Woman’s Pass – but don’t be discouraged!). You can walk at your own pace and stop to get your breath whenever you like. You’ll find your energy returns once you continue down to the valley of Pacaymayo, where we camp at 3600m.

You can hire a porter from the village of Wayllabamba to carry your pack to the top of this pass for approximately 70 soles. If you wish to do so you must organize and pay this money directly to the person who carries your items, and please check your belongings upon receiving them at the end of this service as these people are not Sap Adventures staff.

This is the coldest night at Inca Trail; between +2/+4 degrees Celsius (in December) and -3/-5 degrees Celsius (in June). Approx 12km, 7 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 03.- Day 3 is exceptionally beautiful because of the ruins you will witness and the incredible stone Inca Trail you walk one, and also because there is a lot more downhill than uphill! However, there are about 2000 stairs descending from the ruins of Phuyupatamarca to those of Wiñaywayna, so take care with your knees. If you have had knee or ankle injuries an extra porter is recommended so that you are not carrying extra weight and overstressing your joints. There is a guided tour of all the ruins on the way. Camping is usually at Wiñaywayna 2700 mtrs.

Take extra care of your personal belongings at this campsite as all the tours campsites are nearby. As usual, always keep your daypack containing your valuables with you. The only hot shower on the Inca Trail is on this third night at Wiñaywayna. There is a hostel near the campsite with an 8min hot shower for 5 soles, and a bar and restaurant where you can purchase bottled water.

Approx 16km, 6 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

DAY 04.- We get up extremely early to arrive at the magical Intipunku "The Gate of the Sun" as the first rays begin illuminating the lost city of Machu Picchu down bellow. A further 20 min walk down from here takes us to the famous view from the terraces at the end of the trail. It is a good time to take pictures before the 10:30 crowds arrive. Your tour of Machu Picchu should last about 2 hours and finish between 10:30 and 11:00am. Then you have free time to climb Huayna Picchu if you wish (This is the famous peak in the background of most images of Machu Picchu. The trek is about 90 minutes). A maximum of 400 hikers can climb this mountain per day so if you are determined then start immediately after your tour! Or, of course, you may simply just collapse under a tree and quietly reflect in amazement at the mystery, the architectural achievement and beauty of Machu Picchu.

From Machu Picchu, it is a pleasant walk through sub-tropical jungle down to Aguas Calientes (about 45 mins), but if you are weary you may also take a bus – the $7 bus ticket is included and your guide will give you the ticket.

Once in Aguas Calientes you can have a hot shower, and then store your backpack while you go to have lunch, visit the hot springs or shop around the village.

If you are not extending your stay for one night in Aguas Calientes*, you will leave around 6pm to return to Cusco by train or by a combination of train & bus. Please note that during the high season there are a number of different departure times for the trains that run only to Ollantaytambo, from where buses run onwards till Cusco. The type of return journey depends simply on availability. You will arrive back in Cusco around 9 - 9.30pm.

Approx 7km, 2 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

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POLK'S SCHOOL OF PIANO TUNING

Prof. Anderson.

Prof. Reinhart.

Pres. C. C. Polk.

Sec. Tom Polk.

Date: 1905

Source Type: Photograph

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: A. H. Reading

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: Polk's School of Piano Tuning was located on what historically has been called the Excelsior Block, which is located on the southeast corner of Mechanic Avenue (now Indiana Avenue) and Washington Street. Constructed in 1858, the structure was initially used for many years as housing by private families and a place where rooms were rented out. Later, the building became known as the Winchell House. In 1875, the structure became known as the Merchant's Hotel, with Thomas T. Maulsby as proprietor; the Merchant's Hotel was a leading hotel in Porter County for many years. Polk's School of Piano Tuning then became the primary tenant of the building, and later the Court Hotel, operated by Charles Kenyon. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1927, ending its 69 years of existence.

A news item appeared in the March 18, 1875, issue of the Porter County Vidette concerning the opening of the new Merchant's Hotel on March 5, 1875. It reads in part:

"The grand opening of our new hotel on the 5th inst. (the Merchant's Hotel) was the occasion of the finest turnout ever witnessed in our city on any such occasion. There was a great gathering, and over 300 persons partook of the bountiful repast spread before them by the new proprietor. The house is neatly and even elegantly furnished, rooms large and commodious, it certainly opens with flattering prospects. T. T. Maulsby, its new proprietor, is one of our best and most esteemed citizens, and his well-known ability to entertaining his friends is proof. that he will be eminently successful in keeping the new hotel. this supplies a want long felt in our city."

Sources:

Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; March 18, 1875; Volume 19, Number 11, Page 3, Column 3.

Reading, A. H. 1905. The City of Homes, Schools and Churches: A Pictorial Story of Valparaiso, Its People and Its Environs. Valparaiso, Indiana: A. H. Reading. 82 p. [see p. 22]

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Date: Circa 1907

Source Type: Photograph

Printer, Publisher, Photographer: Unknown

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: Handwritten in ink on the reverse of this photograph is: Wiesenbach Store, Garfield, Wash. Person behind counter might possibly be Louie [Wiesenbach] but can't be sure. Notice different kind of tie.

Louis Wiesenbach was the son of Ludwig Wissenbach and Maria Abigail Schope Wissenbach. Louis was born on June 22, 1866, in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio, and died on October 7, 1919, in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington. In 1894, Louis married Daisy Lilly Osmun Wiesenbach. Louis is buried in Riverview Heights Cemetery in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington.

The following obituary for Louis Wiesenbach was obtained from Ancestry.com. The source of the obituary, however, was not provided.

Death Claims L. Weisenbach

The funeral was attended by a very large number of the friends of the deceased and family, who deeply sympathize with the widow and fatherless children.

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Date: Circa 1865-1877

Source Type: Photograph, Carte de Visite

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Thomas D. Saunders

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: This carte de visite was included in a photograph album owned by Louise DeMotte Letherman.

On the reverse of the carte de visite is printed the following information:

FROM

SAUNDERS'

NEW STUDIO,

LEXINGTON, MO.

Opposite

Court House.

One Door East

of Old Stand.

This photograph was taken by Thomas D. Saunders, a well-known photographer of Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri. Saunders was born in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, on August 16, 1831, and passed away in Lexington on July 31, 1898.

Louise (DeMotte) Letherman was born August 21, 1859, in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, the daughter of Mark L. DeMotte and Elizabeth (Christy) DeMotte. She married Lawrence Letherman on May 3, 1883, in Valparaiso. Louise died at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, on September 24, 1905. Louise is buried in Valparaiso's Maplewood Cemetery.

Mark Lindsey DeMotte was born in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana, on December 28, 1832, the son of Daniel DeMotte and Mary (Brewer) DeMotte. He graduated from Asbury University (now DePauw University) in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, with an A.B. degree in 1853 and immediately began studying law at this institution, earning his law degree (LL.B.) in 1855. DeMotte was soon admitted to the Indiana bar and began his practice of law at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

In December 1856, Elizabeth Christy wedded DeMotte in Valparaiso, a union that resulted in two children, Louise and Mary.

DeMotte would serve in the Civil War rising to the rank of captain under the command of General Robert H. Milroy. At the conclusion of the war, DeMotte moved to Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, to resume his practice of law. He was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for Congress in the 1872 and 1876 elections.

DeMotte returned to Valparaiso in 1877 to practice law and would organize the Northern Indiana Law School in 1879, which later became known as the Valparaiso University School of Law (which went defunct in 2020).

DeMotte would again be a Republican candidate for Congress, winning the election of 1880, but would lose as an incumbent in the 1882 election. He would then serve in the Indiana State Senate between 1886 and 1890. He was appointed the postmaster of Valparaiso serving from March 24, 1890, to March 20, 1894. He would also serve as dean of the Northern Indiana Law School from 1890 to 1908.

DeMotte passed away on September 23, 1908, in Valparaiso and was interred in Maplewood Cemetery in that community.

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The Inca Trail is a magnificent, well preserved Inca Trail route which connects Machu Picchu with what once were other regions of the Inca Empire, and today it is one of the world’s most popular treks. This four-day walk goes from the highlands of 4,200mts and down through the cloud forests to finally arrive at Machu Picchu - 2,380mts.

DAY 01. - Between 06:00 and 06:30 we pick you up at your hotel in our private bus. Ensure you have your original passport and ISIC student card (if applicable – for a discount on entree fee to Machu Picchu).

The journey by bus to km 82 (the starting point for the Inca Trail) takes approximately 3 hours. Once we get there and are all ready to go, this first day will have us walking mostly through the valley. It starts at 2380m with a small climb to a plateau overlooking the Incan site of Llactapata and rewards you with superb views of Mount Veronica. Walking times are always approximate depending on weather conditions, group ability and other factors, but generally you will walk about 2-3 hours before lunch. Then after lunch we walk on just past the village of Wayllabamba to reach our first campsite at 3000m.

Approx 14km, 6 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 02. - Day 2 is the most difficult day as you Inca Trail walk from about 3000m to 4200m — the highest pass of the trek (known as Dead Woman’s Pass – but don’t be discouraged!). You can walk at your own pace and stop to get your breath whenever you like. You’ll find your energy returns once you continue down to the valley of Pacaymayo, where we camp at 3600m.

You can hire a porter from the village of Wayllabamba to carry your pack to the top of this pass for approximately 70 soles. If you wish to do so you must organize and pay this money directly to the person who carries your items, and please check your belongings upon receiving them at the end of this service as these people are not Sap Adventures staff.

This is the coldest night at Inca Trail; between +2/+4 degrees Celsius (in December) and -3/-5 degrees Celsius (in June). Approx 12km, 7 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 03.- Day 3 is exceptionally beautiful because of the ruins you will witness and the incredible stone Inca Trail you walk one, and also because there is a lot more downhill than uphill! However, there are about 2000 stairs descending from the ruins of Phuyupatamarca to those of Wiñaywayna, so take care with your knees. If you have had knee or ankle injuries an extra porter is recommended so that you are not carrying extra weight and overstressing your joints. There is a guided tour of all the ruins on the way. Camping is usually at Wiñaywayna 2700 mtrs.

Take extra care of your personal belongings at this campsite as all the tours campsites are nearby. As usual, always keep your daypack containing your valuables with you. The only hot shower on the Inca Trail is on this third night at Wiñaywayna. There is a hostel near the campsite with an 8min hot shower for 5 soles, and a bar and restaurant where you can purchase bottled water.

Approx 16km, 6 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

DAY 04.- We get up extremely early to arrive at the magical Intipunku "The Gate of the Sun" as the first rays begin illuminating the lost city of Machu Picchu down bellow. A further 20 min walk down from here takes us to the famous view from the terraces at the end of the trail. It is a good time to take pictures before the 10:30 crowds arrive. Your tour of Machu Picchu should last about 2 hours and finish between 10:30 and 11:00am. Then you have free time to climb Huayna Picchu if you wish (This is the famous peak in the background of most images of Machu Picchu. The trek is about 90 minutes). A maximum of 400 hikers can climb this mountain per day so if you are determined then start immediately after your tour! Or, of course, you may simply just collapse under a tree and quietly reflect in amazement at the mystery, the architectural achievement and beauty of Machu Picchu.

From Machu Picchu, it is a pleasant walk through sub-tropical jungle down to Aguas Calientes (about 45 mins), but if you are weary you may also take a bus – the $7 bus ticket is included and your guide will give you the ticket.

Once in Aguas Calientes you can have a hot shower, and then store your backpack while you go to have lunch, visit the hot springs or shop around the village.

If you are not extending your stay for one night in Aguas Calientes*, you will leave around 6pm to return to Cusco by train or by a combination of train & bus. Please note that during the high season there are a number of different departure times for the trains that run only to Ollantaytambo, from where buses run onwards till Cusco. The type of return journey depends simply on availability. You will arrive back in Cusco around 9 - 9.30pm.

Approx 7km, 2 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

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BOATHOUSES

Date: Circa 1908

Source Type: Photograph Booklet

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Augusta Anderson, Inland Printing Company

Postmark: Not Applicable

Remark: Libraries holding copies of The Shadowy St. Joe indicate that this souvenir book was published circa 1910. After researching the life of Augusta Anderson, however, it is much more likely that the book was published in 1908 or perhaps 1907. In addition, it is very likely that Augusta Anderson was neither the author of the book nor the photographer of the images contained within the book.

Augusta Anderson was born circa 1885. On February 13, 1908, in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, Augusta married Fred D. Straffin. Straffin was a fairly well-known photographer who operated from a Spokane photography studio. Straffin published a souvenir book of the Potlatch lumber mill located in Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho, in 1907 that is very similar in design to The Shadowy St. Joe. Straffin also published a souvenir book of St. Maries, Benewah County, Idaho, which is located along the St. Joe River, that is also of nearly the same design as The Shadowy St. Joe.

Straffin was somewhat under duress when he married Augusta Anderson. According to a news item published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on February 8, 1908, Straffin had been “charged with the seduction of Augusta Anderson, 23 years of age…. Straffin claimed that the girl yielded readily to his request that she live with him, and denied that, except in a joking way, that he had ever promised to marry her. The girl denies these statements emphatically, alleging that she took the matter seriously. She broke down several times in court.”

It is learned from a June 18, 1908, news item also published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle that Straffin and Anderson had married on February 13, 1908, so that Straffin could avoid jail and have the seduction case dismissed in superior court. This same news item mentions that Augusta was now seeking a divorce after four months of marriage because Fred had “been drunk much of the time since their marriage and has not contributed to her support.” It also notes that before the marriage that Augusta had been a waitress and specifically states that “The groom was a photographer. He offered to teach the girl the art of the offer was accepted. Before the girl had mastered her trade, however, Straffin was arrested for intimate relations with her, and was bound over to the superior court to answer to the charge.”

The 1908 divorce case apparently was dismissed since there appears in the October 11, 1910, issue of The Press, published in Spokane, a notice of a pending divorce suit between Augusta and Fred D. Straffin. The Spokane Daily Chronicle’s January 19, 1911, issue reports that the divorce was granted and states that “She [August Straffin] charged that she was deserted on the day of her wedding, which occurred in Spokane in 1908, and that her husband had never contributed to her support. She was permitted to resume her maiden name, Augusta Anderson.”

Augusta Straffin appears in the 1908 city directory for Spokane with Fred as the proprietor of the Rembrandt Studio, while later directories do not tie Augusta to any photography business. Collectively, this information suggests that Augusta Anderson had neither taken the photographs appearing in The Shadowy St. Joe – there is no evidence that she was fully trained as a photographer – nor had she compiled the book as an author. Rather, evidence strongly suggests that Fred D. Straffin was responsible for the development and publication of The Shadowy St. Joe and perhaps had August listed as author as an inducement to initiate or maintain an intimate relationship with her. It is possible the Augusta had taken the photographs and authored the book while Fred was occupied with drinking and desertion of his wife, but this calls into question as to how Augusta was fully trained as a photographer.

Fred D. Straffin was born in 1869 and died April 23, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; he is buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an unmarked grave. His death certificate indicates that he was a widow at the time of his death, suggesting that he may have remarried after being divorced from Augusta.

Little is known concerning August Anderson after her divorce from Fred. A notice of marriage licenses granted in Spokane County published in The Spokesman-Review on February 11, 1914, mentions that an Adam Noble or Spokane was granted a license to marry Augusta Anderson, also of Spokane. It is assumed that this is likely the same Augusta Anderson that married and divorced Fred D. Straffin.

Sources:

Anderson, Augusta. Circa 1908. The Shadowy St. Joe. Spokane, Washington: The Inland Printing Company. 54 p.

The Press, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; October 11, 1910; Volume 8, Number 312, Page 7, Column 5. Column titled “Three Divorce Suits.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 8, 1908; Volume 22, Number 139, Page 3, Column 5. Column titled “He Wronged a Woman.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; June 18, 1908; Volume 22, Number 251, Page 4, Column 5. Column titled “Wedded to Dodge Jail; Divorce.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; January 19, 1911; Volume 25, Number 124, Page 7, Column 6. Column titled “Deserted Bride is Given Divorce.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; December 10, 1907; Volume 25, Number 178, Page 18, Column 3. Column titled “Takes Pictures of Potlatch Mill.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 11, 1914; Volume 31, Number 241, Page 7, Column 2. Column titled “City and County Records. Marriage Licenses.”

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The Route 9 timetable applicable in Spring 1980 at which point the route was worked jointly by Mortlake and Riverside (Hammersmith) garages. This marked a three year period when the 9`s were not worked by a garage at the eastern end of the route which, many people considered to be a mistake given that the eastern end of the route covered roads not served by other routes. Late running buses needing to be turned short of their scheduled destination to get crews back to their garage at the western end of the route for meal relief or finishing often caused the far eastern end of the route to be starved of buses. Something that did not happened when Dalston Garage (and later Ash Grove) had a share in the route.

www.sapadventures.com/ The Inca Trail is a magnificent, well preserved Inca Trail route which connects Machu Picchu with what once were other regions of the Inca Empire, and today it is one of the world’s most popular treks. This four-day walk goes from the highlands of 4,200mts and down through the cloud forests to finally arrive at Machu Picchu - 2,380mts.

DAY 01. - Between 06:00 and 06:30 we pick you up at your hotel in our private bus. Ensure you have your original passport and ISIC student card (if applicable – for a discount on entree fee to Machu Picchu).

The journey by bus to km 82 (the starting point for the Inca Trail) takes approximately 3 hours. Once we get there and are all ready to go, this first day will have us walking mostly through the valley. It starts at 2380m with a small climb to a plateau overlooking the Incan site of Llactapata and rewards you with superb views of Mount Veronica. Walking times are always approximate depending on weather conditions, group ability and other factors, but generally you will walk about 2-3 hours before lunch. Then after lunch we walk on just past the village of Wayllabamba to reach our first campsite at 3000m.

Approx 14km, 6 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 02. - Day 2 is the most difficult day as you Inca Trail walk from about 3000m to 4200m — the highest pass of the trek (known as Dead Woman’s Pass – but don’t be discouraged!). You can walk at your own pace and stop to get your breath whenever you like. You’ll find your energy returns once you continue down to the valley of Pacaymayo, where we camp at 3600m.

You can hire a porter from the village of Wayllabamba to carry your pack to the top of this pass for approximately 70 soles. If you wish to do so you must organize and pay this money directly to the person who carries your items, and please check your belongings upon receiving them at the end of this service as these people are not Sap Adventures staff.

This is the coldest night at Inca Trail; between +2/+4 degrees Celsius (in December) and -3/-5 degrees Celsius (in June). Approx 12km, 7 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 03.- Day 3 is exceptionally beautiful because of the ruins you will witness and the incredible stone Inca Trail you walk one, and also because there is a lot more downhill than uphill! However, there are about 2000 stairs descending from the ruins of Phuyupatamarca to those of Wiñaywayna, so take care with your knees. If you have had knee or ankle injuries an extra porter is recommended so that you are not carrying extra weight and overstressing your joints. There is a guided tour of all the ruins on the way. Camping is usually at Wiñaywayna 2700 mtrs.

Take extra care of your personal belongings at this campsite as all the tours campsites are nearby. As usual, always keep your daypack containing your valuables with you. The only hot shower on the Inca Trail is on this third night at Wiñaywayna. There is a hostel near the campsite with an 8min hot shower for 5 soles, and a bar and restaurant where you can purchase bottled water.

Approx 16km, 6 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

DAY 04.- We get up extremely early to arrive at the magical Intipunku "The Gate of the Sun" as the first rays begin illuminating the lost city of Machu Picchu down bellow. A further 20 min walk down from here takes us to the famous view from the terraces at the end of the trail. It is a good time to take pictures before the 10:30 crowds arrive. Your tour of Machu Picchu should last about 2 hours and finish between 10:30 and 11:00am. Then you have free time to climb Huayna Picchu if you wish (This is the famous peak in the background of most images of Machu Picchu. The trek is about 90 minutes). A maximum of 400 hikers can climb this mountain per day so if you are determined then start immediately after your tour! Or, of course, you may simply just collapse under a tree and quietly reflect in amazement at the mystery, the architectural achievement and beauty of Machu Picchu.

From Machu Picchu, it is a pleasant walk through sub-tropical jungle down to Aguas Calientes (about 45 mins), but if you are weary you may also take a bus – the $7 bus ticket is included and your guide will give you the ticket.

Once in Aguas Calientes you can have a hot shower, and then store your backpack while you go to have lunch, visit the hot springs or shop around the village.

If you are not extending your stay for one night in Aguas Calientes*, you will leave around 6pm to return to Cusco by train or by a combination of train & bus. Please note that during the high season there are a number of different departure times for the trains that run only to Ollantaytambo, from where buses run onwards till Cusco. The type of return journey depends simply on availability. You will arrive back in Cusco around 9 - 9.30pm.

Approx 7km, 2 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

www.sapadventures.com/ The Inca Trail is a magnificent, well preserved Inca Trail route which connects Machu Picchu with what once were other regions of the Inca Empire, and today it is one of the world’s most popular treks. This four-day walk goes from the highlands of 4,200mts and down through the cloud forests to finally arrive at Machu Picchu - 2,380mts.

DAY 01. - Between 06:00 and 06:30 we pick you up at your hotel in our private bus. Ensure you have your original passport and ISIC student card (if applicable – for a discount on entree fee to Machu Picchu).

The journey by bus to km 82 (the starting point for the Inca Trail) takes approximately 3 hours. Once we get there and are all ready to go, this first day will have us walking mostly through the valley. It starts at 2380m with a small climb to a plateau overlooking the Incan site of Llactapata and rewards you with superb views of Mount Veronica. Walking times are always approximate depending on weather conditions, group ability and other factors, but generally you will walk about 2-3 hours before lunch. Then after lunch we walk on just past the village of Wayllabamba to reach our first campsite at 3000m.

Approx 14km, 6 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 02. - Day 2 is the most difficult day as you Inca Trail walk from about 3000m to 4200m — the highest pass of the trek (known as Dead Woman’s Pass – but don’t be discouraged!). You can walk at your own pace and stop to get your breath whenever you like. You’ll find your energy returns once you continue down to the valley of Pacaymayo, where we camp at 3600m.

You can hire a porter from the village of Wayllabamba to carry your pack to the top of this pass for approximately 70 soles. If you wish to do so you must organize and pay this money directly to the person who carries your items, and please check your belongings upon receiving them at the end of this service as these people are not Sap Adventures staff.

This is the coldest night at Inca Trail; between +2/+4 degrees Celsius (in December) and -3/-5 degrees Celsius (in June). Approx 12km, 7 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 03.- Day 3 is exceptionally beautiful because of the ruins you will witness and the incredible stone Inca Trail you walk one, and also because there is a lot more downhill than uphill! However, there are about 2000 stairs descending from the ruins of Phuyupatamarca to those of Wiñaywayna, so take care with your knees. If you have had knee or ankle injuries an extra porter is recommended so that you are not carrying extra weight and overstressing your joints. There is a guided tour of all the ruins on the way. Camping is usually at Wiñaywayna 2700 mtrs.

Take extra care of your personal belongings at this campsite as all the tours campsites are nearby. As usual, always keep your daypack containing your valuables with you. The only hot shower on the Inca Trail is on this third night at Wiñaywayna. There is a hostel near the campsite with an 8min hot shower for 5 soles, and a bar and restaurant where you can purchase bottled water.

Approx 16km, 6 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

DAY 04.- We get up extremely early to arrive at the magical Intipunku "The Gate of the Sun" as the first rays begin illuminating the lost city of Machu Picchu down bellow. A further 20 min walk down from here takes us to the famous view from the terraces at the end of the trail. It is a good time to take pictures before the 10:30 crowds arrive. Your tour of Machu Picchu should last about 2 hours and finish between 10:30 and 11:00am. Then you have free time to climb Huayna Picchu if you wish (This is the famous peak in the background of most images of Machu Picchu. The trek is about 90 minutes). A maximum of 400 hikers can climb this mountain per day so if you are determined then start immediately after your tour! Or, of course, you may simply just collapse under a tree and quietly reflect in amazement at the mystery, the architectural achievement and beauty of Machu Picchu.

From Machu Picchu, it is a pleasant walk through sub-tropical jungle down to Aguas Calientes (about 45 mins), but if you are weary you may also take a bus – the $7 bus ticket is included and your guide will give you the ticket.

Once in Aguas Calientes you can have a hot shower, and then store your backpack while you go to have lunch, visit the hot springs or shop around the village.

If you are not extending your stay for one night in Aguas Calientes*, you will leave around 6pm to return to Cusco by train or by a combination of train & bus. Please note that during the high season there are a number of different departure times for the trains that run only to Ollantaytambo, from where buses run onwards till Cusco. The type of return journey depends simply on availability. You will arrive back in Cusco around 9 - 9.30pm.

Approx 7km, 2 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

MAPLE CITY LINES

HALF FARE

LA PORTE, IND.

Date: Circa 1940s

Source Type: Token

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown

Postmark: Not applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: The Maple City Lines operated in LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana, from 1938-1956.

This token appears in tokencatalog.com, the premier source for token information.

⦿ Atwood-Coffee No. IN 530 c

⦿ Wagaman No. l-2521a; rarity 1 (500+ examples known to exist)

⦿ Token Catalog No. 335842

Sources:

Coffee, John M., and Harold V. Ford. 2007. The Atwood-Coffee Catalogue of United States and Canadian Transportation Tokens. Boston, Massachusetts: American Vecturist Association. 934 p.

Wagaman, Lloyd E. 1981. Indiana Trade Tokens. Fairfield, Ohio: Indiana-Kentucky-Ohio Token and Medal Society. 302 p.

TokenCatalog.com

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O.P.K.

H.B.B.

Court House.

College Ave.

College and Sefton's.

Production Date: 1889

Source Type: Photograph, Cabinet Card

Printer, Publisher, Photographer: Marion M. Mudge

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: The man with initials H.B.B. is Henry Baker Brown. Brown served as president of The Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute, 1873-1900; Valparaiso College, 1900-1907; and Valparaiso University, 1907-1917. The other man is Oliver Perry Kinsey. Kinsey served as Vice-President of The Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute, 1873-1900; Valparaiso College, 1900-1907; Valparaiso University, 1907-1917; and Acting President of Valparaiso University, 1912-1919. This image shows the original campus building of the Valparaiso Male and Female College, which was founded by the Methodist Church and operated between 1859 to 1871. The college went defunct in 1871 and was closed for approximately two years, reopening in 1873 as the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute. The original large brick structure consisted of the center portion of the building between the two towers. The tower and east wing to the left in this image were erected in 1867, while the tower and west wing to the right were added later. The structure shown here, with its several additions, was destroyed on February 15, 1923, by a fire originating from an overheated stove.

Sefton's was a boarding house operated by Mary Sefton.

Copyright 2019. Some rights reserved. The associated text may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Steven R. Shook.

www.sapadventures.com/ The Inca Trail is a magnificent, well preserved Inca Trail route which connects Machu Picchu with what once were other regions of the Inca Empire, and today it is one of the world’s most popular treks. This four-day walk goes from the highlands of 4,200mts and down through the cloud forests to finally arrive at Machu Picchu - 2,380mts.

DAY 01. - Between 06:00 and 06:30 we pick you up at your hotel in our private bus. Ensure you have your original passport and ISIC student card (if applicable – for a discount on entree fee to Machu Picchu).

The journey by bus to km 82 (the starting point for the Inca Trail) takes approximately 3 hours. Once we get there and are all ready to go, this first day will have us walking mostly through the valley. It starts at 2380m with a small climb to a plateau overlooking the Incan site of Llactapata and rewards you with superb views of Mount Veronica. Walking times are always approximate depending on weather conditions, group ability and other factors, but generally you will walk about 2-3 hours before lunch. Then after lunch we walk on just past the village of Wayllabamba to reach our first campsite at 3000m.

Approx 14km, 6 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 02. - Day 2 is the most difficult day as you Inca Trail walk from about 3000m to 4200m — the highest pass of the trek (known as Dead Woman’s Pass – but don’t be discouraged!). You can walk at your own pace and stop to get your breath whenever you like. You’ll find your energy returns once you continue down to the valley of Pacaymayo, where we camp at 3600m.

You can hire a porter from the village of Wayllabamba to carry your pack to the top of this pass for approximately 70 soles. If you wish to do so you must organize and pay this money directly to the person who carries your items, and please check your belongings upon receiving them at the end of this service as these people are not Sap Adventures staff.

This is the coldest night at Inca Trail; between +2/+4 degrees Celsius (in December) and -3/-5 degrees Celsius (in June). Approx 12km, 7 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 03.- Day 3 is exceptionally beautiful because of the ruins you will witness and the incredible stone Inca Trail you walk one, and also because there is a lot more downhill than uphill! However, there are about 2000 stairs descending from the ruins of Phuyupatamarca to those of Wiñaywayna, so take care with your knees. If you have had knee or ankle injuries an extra porter is recommended so that you are not carrying extra weight and overstressing your joints. There is a guided tour of all the ruins on the way. Camping is usually at Wiñaywayna 2700 mtrs.

Take extra care of your personal belongings at this campsite as all the tours campsites are nearby. As usual, always keep your daypack containing your valuables with you. The only hot shower on the Inca Trail is on this third night at Wiñaywayna. There is a hostel near the campsite with an 8min hot shower for 5 soles, and a bar and restaurant where you can purchase bottled water.

Approx 16km, 6 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

DAY 04.- We get up extremely early to arrive at the magical Intipunku "The Gate of the Sun" as the first rays begin illuminating the lost city of Machu Picchu down bellow. A further 20 min walk down from here takes us to the famous view from the terraces at the end of the trail. It is a good time to take pictures before the 10:30 crowds arrive. Your tour of Machu Picchu should last about 2 hours and finish between 10:30 and 11:00am. Then you have free time to climb Huayna Picchu if you wish (This is the famous peak in the background of most images of Machu Picchu. The trek is about 90 minutes). A maximum of 400 hikers can climb this mountain per day so if you are determined then start immediately after your tour! Or, of course, you may simply just collapse under a tree and quietly reflect in amazement at the mystery, the architectural achievement and beauty of Machu Picchu.

From Machu Picchu, it is a pleasant walk through sub-tropical jungle down to Aguas Calientes (about 45 mins), but if you are weary you may also take a bus – the $7 bus ticket is included and your guide will give you the ticket.

Once in Aguas Calientes you can have a hot shower, and then store your backpack while you go to have lunch, visit the hot springs or shop around the village.

If you are not extending your stay for one night in Aguas Calientes*, you will leave around 6pm to return to Cusco by train or by a combination of train & bus. Please note that during the high season there are a number of different departure times for the trains that run only to Ollantaytambo, from where buses run onwards till Cusco. The type of return journey depends simply on availability. You will arrive back in Cusco around 9 - 9.30pm.

Approx 7km, 2 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

Crisman School Water Pump

Crisman, Indiana

Date: Circa 1920

Source Type: Photograph

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: A log school house measuring 18 feet by 24 feet stood on the site of the school seen here. This log structure was used for about nine years. The first term of school at Crisman was taught by Elder Bartlett, a Baptist minister.

Later teachers at this school, in order, included Cyrus Sales, Christina Fry, Emily Gerhart, and Chauncey Gaylord. Gaylord was a crippled man and the last to teach in the log school.

A wood framed building replaced the log school house at this site. A brick building was erected in 1897 to replace the wood framed building. In January 1909, the Crisman School began providing for high school education; prior to this time, the school district did not provide high school education and local students would have to travel and board elsewhere to achieve a high school education.

Around 1919, an addition was made to the brick building. Soon afterward, in 1922, the first gymnasium, a frame building, was built at a cost of approximately $12,000. The school's enrollment then expanded rapidly with the industrialization along the Lake Michigan shoreline, and a new high school physical plant was completed in the fall of 1929 at a cost of $90,000 to accommodate this growth.

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BARTHOLOMEW & McCLELLAND

DRY GOODS BOOTS SHOES

&C

IND.

VALPARISO.

UNITED STATES

CAPITAL

1863

Date: 1863

Source Type: Civil War token

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Bartholomew & McClelland; token manufactured by Henry Darius Higgins of Mishawaka, Indiana

Postmark: Not applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: Note that Valparaiso is incorrectly spelled as Valpariso on this token.

During the American Civil War, coins issued by the government began to experience a severe decrease in circulation as citizens hoarded coins containing gold, silver, and copper. As a result, transacting business became increasingly difficult as the war progressed. Many merchants therefore contracted to have private minters produce tokens as a proxy for government issued coinage. Today, these tokens are referred to as "store cards."

H. A. Ratterman, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was the first merchant to circulate privately minted tokens during the fall of 1862. The United States Congress, however, banned the usage of non-government issued coins on June 8, 1864, when it enacted 18 U.S.C. § 486; this law made the minting and usage of privately minted coins illegal and punishable by a prison term of up to five years, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.

In Valparaiso, the dry goods merchants Bartholomew & McClelland issued two types of copper tokens. Both types have one side that is nearly identical, reading "BARTHOLOMEW & McCLELLAND - DRY GOODS - VALPARAISO, IND. - BOOTS SHOES &c." One version of the token has a reverse side reading "UNITED STATES CAPITAL 1863" and includes an image of the capitol building in Washington, D.C. and eight stars; note that this misspells Valparaiso as Valpariso.

The other version of the token, which is the rarer of the two, has a reverse side reading "THE FLAG OF OUR UNION 1863" and includes an image of the American flag with a Liberty cap atop the flag pole and thirteen stars.

The capital and flag designs are attributed to Henry Darius Higgins, an optician from Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Higgins was apparently a craftsman. Besides eyeglasses, he produced sinking dies for tokens, barometers, false teeth, and guns. Due to his tokens' homemade appearance, they are commonly referred to today as "Indiana Primitives." Higgins produced tokens for merchants located in northern Indiana and southern Michigan, and they were produced in very limited quantities. As a result, most of Higgins' token are quite scarce.

Artillus V. Bartholomew and Marquis L. McClelland formed a partnership in the dry goods business in Valparaiso in 1862, a partnership that continued for four years when McClelland left the partnership to become the cashier of the First National Bank of Valparaiso. Bartholomew continued in the dry goods business for many years after the dissolution of the partnership, forming a business partnership with Valparaiso residents Stephen Finney and Claus Specht.

This token appears in tokencatalog.com, the premier source for token information.

⦿ Fuld No. IN915A-2a; rarity R6 (20 to 75 examples known to exist)

⦿ Unlisted in Wagaman

⦿ Token Catalog No. 390064

Sources:

Blickensderfer, Scott. 2008. Bartholomew & McClelland, Valparaiso, Indiana. The Civil War Token Journal 42(1):11-33.

Fuld, George, and Melvin Fuld. 1975. U.S. Civil War Store Card. Second Edition. Lawrence, Massachusetts: Quarterman Publications, Inc. 615 p.

Wagaman, Lloyd E. 1981. Indiana Trade Tokens. Fairfield, Ohio: Indiana-Kentucky-Ohio Token and Medal Society. 302 p.

TokenCatalog.com

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AT THE EDGE OF MIRROR LAKE

Date: Circa 1908

Source Type: Photograph Booklet

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Augusta Anderson, Inland Printing Company

Postmark: Not Applicable

Remark: Libraries holding copies of The Shadowy St. Joe indicate that this souvenir book was published circa 1910. After researching the life of Augusta Anderson, however, it is much more likely that the book was published in 1908 or perhaps 1907. In addition, it is very likely that Augusta Anderson was neither the author of the book nor the photographer of the images contained within the book.

Augusta Anderson was born circa 1885. On February 13, 1908, in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, Augusta married Fred D. Straffin. Straffin was a fairly well-known photographer who operated from a Spokane photography studio. Straffin published a souvenir book of the Potlatch lumber mill located in Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho, in 1907 that is very similar in design to The Shadowy St. Joe. Straffin also published a souvenir book of St. Maries, Benewah County, Idaho, which is located along the St. Joe River, that is also of nearly the same design as The Shadowy St. Joe.

Straffin was somewhat under duress when he married Augusta Anderson. According to a news item published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on February 8, 1908, Straffin had been “charged with the seduction of Augusta Anderson, 23 years of age…. Straffin claimed that the girl yielded readily to his request that she live with him, and denied that, except in a joking way, that he had ever promised to marry her. The girl denies these statements emphatically, alleging that she took the matter seriously. She broke down several times in court.”

It is learned from a June 18, 1908, news item also published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle that Straffin and Anderson had married on February 13, 1908, so that Straffin could avoid jail and have the seduction case dismissed in superior court. This same news item mentions that Augusta was now seeking a divorce after four months of marriage because Fred had “been drunk much of the time since their marriage and has not contributed to her support.” It also notes that before the marriage that Augusta had been a waitress and specifically states that “The groom was a photographer. He offered to teach the girl the art of the offer was accepted. Before the girl had mastered her trade, however, Straffin was arrested for intimate relations with her, and was bound over to the superior court to answer to the charge.”

The 1908 divorce case apparently was dismissed since there appears in the October 11, 1910, issue of The Press, published in Spokane, a notice of a pending divorce suit between Augusta and Fred D. Straffin. The Spokane Daily Chronicle’s January 19, 1911, issue reports that the divorce was granted and states that “She [August Straffin] charged that she was deserted on the day of her wedding, which occurred in Spokane in 1908, and that her husband had never contributed to her support. She was permitted to resume her maiden name, Augusta Anderson.”

Augusta Straffin appears in the 1908 city directory for Spokane with Fred as the proprietor of the Rembrandt Studio, while later directories do not tie Augusta to any photography business. Collectively, this information suggests that Augusta Anderson had neither taken the photographs appearing in The Shadowy St. Joe – there is no evidence that she was fully trained as a photographer – nor had she compiled the book as an author. Rather, evidence strongly suggests that Fred D. Straffin was responsible for the development and publication of The Shadowy St. Joe and perhaps had August listed as author as an inducement to initiate or maintain an intimate relationship with her. It is possible the Augusta had taken the photographs and authored the book while Fred was occupied with drinking and desertion of his wife, but this calls into question as to how Augusta was fully trained as a photographer.

Fred D. Straffin was born in 1869 and died April 23, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; he is buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an unmarked grave. His death certificate indicates that he was a widow at the time of his death, suggesting that he may have remarried after being divorced from Augusta.

Little is known concerning August Anderson after her divorce from Fred. A notice of marriage licenses granted in Spokane County published in The Spokesman-Review on February 11, 1914, mentions that an Adam Noble or Spokane was granted a license to marry Augusta Anderson, also of Spokane. It is assumed that this is likely the same Augusta Anderson that married and divorced Fred D. Straffin.

Sources:

Anderson, Augusta. Circa 1908. The Shadowy St. Joe. Spokane, Washington: The Inland Printing Company. 54 p.

The Press, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; October 11, 1910; Volume 8, Number 312, Page 7, Column 5. Column titled “Three Divorce Suits.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 8, 1908; Volume 22, Number 139, Page 3, Column 5. Column titled “He Wronged a Woman.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; June 18, 1908; Volume 22, Number 251, Page 4, Column 5. Column titled “Wedded to Dodge Jail; Divorce.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; January 19, 1911; Volume 25, Number 124, Page 7, Column 6. Column titled “Deserted Bride is Given Divorce.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; December 10, 1907; Volume 25, Number 178, Page 18, Column 3. Column titled “Takes Pictures of Potlatch Mill.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 11, 1914; Volume 31, Number 241, Page 7, Column 2. Column titled “City and County Records. Marriage Licenses.”

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SHADOWY ST. JOE

"The Switzerland of America"

Date: Circa 1908

Source Type: Photograph Booklet

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Augusta Anderson, Inland Printing Company

Postmark: Not Applicable

Remark: Libraries holding copies of The Shadowy St. Joe indicate that this souvenir book was published circa 1910. After researching the life of Augusta Anderson, however, it is much more likely that the book was published in 1908 or perhaps 1907. In addition, it is very likely that Augusta Anderson was neither the author of the book nor the photographer of the images contained within the book.

Augusta Anderson was born circa 1885. On February 13, 1908, in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, Augusta married Fred D. Straffin. Straffin was a fairly well-known photographer who operated from a Spokane photography studio. Straffin published a souvenir book of the Potlatch lumber mill located in Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho, in 1907 that is very similar in design to The Shadowy St. Joe. Straffin also published a souvenir book of St. Maries, Benewah County, Idaho, which is located along the St. Joe River, that is also of nearly the same design as The Shadowy St. Joe.

Straffin was somewhat under duress when he married Augusta Anderson. According to a news item published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on February 8, 1908, Straffin had been “charged with the seduction of Augusta Anderson, 23 years of age…. Straffin claimed that the girl yielded readily to his request that she live with him, and denied that, except in a joking way, that he had ever promised to marry her. The girl denies these statements emphatically, alleging that she took the matter seriously. She broke down several times in court.”

It is learned from a June 18, 1908, news item also published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle that Straffin and Anderson had married on February 13, 1908, so that Straffin could avoid jail and have the seduction case dismissed in superior court. This same news item mentions that Augusta was now seeking a divorce after four months of marriage because Fred had “been drunk much of the time since their marriage and has not contributed to her support.” It also notes that before the marriage that Augusta had been a waitress and specifically states that “The groom was a photographer. He offered to teach the girl the art of the offer was accepted. Before the girl had mastered her trade, however, Straffin was arrested for intimate relations with her, and was bound over to the superior court to answer to the charge.”

The 1908 divorce case apparently was dismissed since there appears in the October 11, 1910, issue of The Press, published in Spokane, a notice of a pending divorce suit between Augusta and Fred D. Straffin. The Spokane Daily Chronicle’s January 19, 1911, issue reports that the divorce was granted and states that “She [August Straffin] charged that she was deserted on the day of her wedding, which occurred in Spokane in 1908, and that her husband had never contributed to her support. She was permitted to resume her maiden name, Augusta Anderson.”

Augusta Straffin appears in the 1908 city directory for Spokane with Fred as the proprietor of the Rembrandt Studio, while later directories do not tie Augusta to any photography business. Collectively, this information suggests that Augusta Anderson had neither taken the photographs appearing in The Shadowy St. Joe – there is no evidence that she was fully trained as a photographer – nor had she compiled the book as an author. Rather, evidence strongly suggests that Fred D. Straffin was responsible for the development and publication of The Shadowy St. Joe and perhaps had August listed as author as an inducement to initiate or maintain an intimate relationship with her. It is possible the Augusta had taken the photographs and authored the book while Fred was occupied with drinking and desertion of his wife, but this calls into question as to how Augusta was fully trained as a photographer.

Fred D. Straffin was born in 1869 and died April 23, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; he is buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an unmarked grave. His death certificate indicates that he was a widow at the time of his death, suggesting that he may have remarried after being divorced from Augusta.

Little is known concerning August Anderson after her divorce from Fred. A notice of marriage licenses granted in Spokane County published in The Spokesman-Review on February 11, 1914, mentions that an Adam Noble or Spokane was granted a license to marry Augusta Anderson, also of Spokane. It is assumed that this is likely the same Augusta Anderson that married and divorced Fred D. Straffin.

Sources:

Anderson, Augusta. Circa 1908. The Shadowy St. Joe. Spokane, Washington: The Inland Printing Company. 54 p.

The Press, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; October 11, 1910; Volume 8, Number 312, Page 7, Column 5. Column titled “Three Divorce Suits.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 8, 1908; Volume 22, Number 139, Page 3, Column 5. Column titled “He Wronged a Woman.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; June 18, 1908; Volume 22, Number 251, Page 4, Column 5. Column titled “Wedded to Dodge Jail; Divorce.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; January 19, 1911; Volume 25, Number 124, Page 7, Column 6. Column titled “Deserted Bride is Given Divorce.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; December 10, 1907; Volume 25, Number 178, Page 18, Column 3. Column titled “Takes Pictures of Potlatch Mill.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 11, 1914; Volume 31, Number 241, Page 7, Column 2. Column titled “City and County Records. Marriage Licenses.”

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C. D. Nuppnau.

Date: 1905

Source Type: Photograph

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: A. H. Reading

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: Charles D. Nuppnau and his wife Emma resided at 458 Main Street in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. This house no longer exists.

Sources:

Bumstead & Company. 1905. Bumstead's Valparaiso City and Porter County Business Directory, Including Rural Routes. Chicago, Illinois: Radtke Brothers. 421 p. [see p. 121]

Reading, A. H. 1905. The City of Homes, Schools and Churches: A Pictorial Story of Valparaiso, Its People and Its Environs. Valparaiso, Indiana: A. H. Reading. 82 p. [see p. 57]

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Production Date: 1936

Source Type: Photograph

Printer, Publisher, Photographer: Unknown

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: Camp Bungalow was located on the North Fork of the Clearwater River near the mouth of Orogrande Creek and was established by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The camp was situated just north of the Bungalow Ranger Station, which no longer exists. Camp Bungalow was officially registered as Camp F-193, Company 603 in the CCC. Headquarters, Idaho, is located approximately 12 miles west of this former CCC camp.

Wendell M. Stark writes in his book North Fork of the Clearwater River the following passage concerning this CCC camp (p. 260):

"By 1934, there were two permanent camps on the Clearwater National Forest. The first to be established was Camp Bungalow (F-193), located along the North Fork of the Clearwater River just north of the Bungalow Ranger Station.... At Camp Bungalow, comprised mostly of men from Arkansas, Missouri, and Minnesota, jobs included improving and widening the Bungalow road, building bridges, and improving campsites along the North Fork.... Camp Bungalow was vacated in November 1941, thus ending the presence of the CCC camps within the forest."

Information Source:

Stark, Wendell M. 2013. North Fork of the Clearwater River: The Almost Forgotten History. Bloomington, Indiana: Xlibris Corporation. 352 p.

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A Typical Trapper's Shanty on Indian Island

Date: 1920

Source Type: Photograph

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: J. Lorenzo Werich

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: An island of about thirty-five to forty acres in area located in marshland about three-tenths of a mile north of the Kankakee River. The land upon which the island is situated was purchased by Aaron Brody, Senior, in 1854.

The Indian Island Saw Mill Company purchased the island from the Brody family around 1866. The Bissell-Cornell Steamboat Canal was excavated between Indian Island and the Kankakee River in 1868 to facilitate transport of lumber to distant markets. Werich writes that hunter-trapper Mike Haskins was camping on Indian Island during the years of 1821-1823. Haskins was reportedly a guard in General William Henry Harrison’s army at Tippecanoe and, after detecting the approach of Indians, fired the Battle of Tippecanoe’s first shot.

Sources:

Cannon, Thomas H., H. H. Loring, and Charles J. Robb. 1927. History of the Lake and Calumet Region of Indiana Embracing the Counties of Lake, Porter and Laporte. Volume I, Historical. Indianapolis, Indiana: Historians’ Association. 840 p. [see pp. 185-186]

Federal Writers’ Program, Works Progress Administration. 1936-1942. Porter County, Indiana. Indiana Writers’ Program, Microfilm Reel No. 20, Folders 101, 121, and 254.1. Terre Haute, Indiana: Indiana State University, Cunningham Memorial Library. 1,193 p. [see pp. 109, 136-137, 511]

Federal Writers’ Program, Works Progress Administration. 1939. The Calumet Region Historical Guide. Gary, Indiana: Garman Printing Company. 271 p. [see p. 127]

Hardesty, A. G. 1876. Illustrated Historical Atlas of Porter County, Indiana. Valparaiso, Indiana: A. G. Hardesty. 90 p. [see p. 33]

Nichols, Fay Folsom. 1965. The Kankakee: Chronicle of an Indiana River and Its Fabled Marshes. Brooklyn, New York: Theodore Gaus’ Sons. 209 p. [see pp. 34, 181-182]

The Vidette-Messenger, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; May 8, 1935; Volume 8, Page 1, Columns 4-5 and Page 5, Column 3. Column titled “Siftings: Early Recollections of Boone Township – Part Two,” by J. Lorenzo Werich.

Vierling, Philip E. 2008. Kankakee Marsh Place-Names. Chicago Portage Ledger 9(1):1-28. [see pp. 19,20]

Werich, J. Lorenzo. 1920. Pioneer Hunters of the Kankakee. Logansport, Indiana: Chronicle Printing Company. 197 p. [see p. 131]

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M T C

MESS HALL

Date: 1918

Source Type: Photograph

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Charles Beam

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: M.T.C. is the acronym for Motor Transport Corps, United States Army, which had a training camp located at Valparaiso University during World War I. The majority of the members of this particular corps were discharged from service by mid-December 1918. The M.T.C. Mess Hall was also known on campus as the East Hall dining room.

East Hall was located southeast of the intersection of present day Greenwich Street and Short Street.

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The following news item appeared in the February 28, 1918, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:

Local, Personal, Social

Valparaiso University is now making preparations for the instruction of from one thousand to two thousand soldiers for the U. S. government in the art of civil engineering. The deal has not yet been completed, but indications are that within a short time a large number of Uncle Sam's boys in the war service will be housed in Valparaiso to learn civil engineering to help them in their work in France. Already plans are being made at the various hall and rooming houses on the hill to take care of this additional lot of men.

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The following news item appeared in the June 27, 1918, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:

GROUND BROKEN FOR BARRACKS.

Valparaiso Work Believed First U. S. Step to Establish Army Cantonment.

Valparaiso, Ind., June 22. -- Ground was broken today for a modern military barracks to accommodate 1,000 men at Valparaiso University military industrial training school. This is believed to be the first step in the reported government plan to establish a regular army cantonment here to care for 20,000 men.

Men employed by the war department have surveyed five available local sites but the extensive university acreage within three blocks of the main college building are considered the most desirable for the purpose and it is probable the cantonment will be established there within a short time.

1,500 Now Enrolled.

There are now 1,500 men in the industrial school here and preparations are under way to care for the quotas sent here from each Indiana county July 1, probably 2,000 more.

Long hikes on the country roads and instructions in military drills during the day are tempered at night and on Sunday afternoons by concerts by a military band of seventy pieces.

Sidney page, formerly assistance coach at Valparaiso University, has been placed at the head of athletics by the government.

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The following newspaper item appeared in the August 29, 1918, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:

FOUNDATIONS LAID FOR MORE BARRACKS FOR SOLDIERS.

Foundations for two more barracks for the university training detachment are being laid at University park. It is more than probable that others will follow until a large number dot the landscape in that vicinity, presaging the time when a good sized containment will blossom forth to meet the gaze of Valpoites. A large number of motor trucks are one the way here for the training of truck drivers, and many more will follow. The mechanics branch of the service will be eventually developed until it proportions take in every part of the trade. The hills surrounding Valparaiso offer such a splendid opportunity to test the cars and the drivers' ability that government officials have recognized it as a proper place to carry on this kind of training.

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The following newspaper item appeared in the November 14, 1918, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:

CHESTERTON LOCALS.

Work on the barracks and other buildings at the Valparaiso university training detachment was stopped, temporarily, Tuesday morning by the Foster Lumber Co., until something more definite is received from the war department. All the barracks have been finished except the roof of one. The Y. M. C. A. building, the canteen, and a dance hall have not been finished.

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The following newspaper item appeared in the December 5, 1918, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:

Local, Personal, Social

Monday morning saw the beginning of the end of Valparaiso Military Training camp. Friday official word came to the commanding officer to begin demobilizing on Dec. 2 and the work is to be wound up by Dec. 12. There is much speculation as to what will be done with the numerous barracks erected east of the university and where the big army trucks will be sent, and what will become of them. The camp has been in existence since early in the summer and was a distributing point for mechanics and truck drivers and many of the drivers in France were located at this camp before going to overseas duty. At first work was taken up in the university building, but it soon became apparent that housing facilities were inadequate and soon barracks buildings commenced going up. Now that the war is over there will be no more use for these buildings and they will undoubtedly soon disappear. By the 12th of this month the last of the soldiers will have gone and Valparaiso will again settle down to its pre-war conditions.

Sources:

The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; February 28, 1918; Volume 34, Number 50, Page 5, Column 4. Column titled "Local, Personal, Social."

The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; June 27, 1918; Volume 35, Number 15, Page 1, Column 4. Column titled "Ground Broken for Barracks."

The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; August 29, 1918; Volume 35, Number 24, Page 5, Column 2. Column titled "Steamer Roosevelt Steams Away."

The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; November 14, 1918; Volume 35, Number 35, Page 7, Column 6. Column titled "Chesterton Locals."

The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; December 5, 1918; Volume 35, Number 38, Page 6, Column 1. Column titled "Local, Personal, Social."

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Photos taken at The Black Country Museum 1940's Weekend, 2016. Please be respectful to the people in the photograph, (where applicable).

Good afternoon, everyone! Just a reminder that wherever applicable, Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 AM Sunday morning...and we fall back! MOST importantly, it is the perfect time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and make sure they, and any fire extinguishers you may have, are in perfect working order..and review what to do in case of a fire with family members!!! It only takes a few minutes and may save your life...and it beats raking leaves!

I hope you enjoy your extra hour...I think I'll spend mine awaiting sunrise at the beach...LOL

CANDIANO

SUPER

FOOD STAMP CREDIT

50¢

IN ELIGIBLE FOODS

Date: Circa 1970s

Source Type: Token

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Plasco Company

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: Albeno and Margaret E. Candiano was the owner of Candiano Super Market located at 701 West Chicago Avenue in East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana.

In March 1968, Candiano Super Market was "disqualified from participation in the Food Stamp Program for 60 days" in an action taken by the United States Department of Agriculture. The disqualification was based on Candiano's violation of "program regulations by accepting food coupons in exchange for ineligible items." Regulations excluded the purchase of non-food items and certain imported goods with food stamps.

Beginning in the 1930s, the federal government issued coupons to families and individuals whose income level was below a certain threshold. The purpose of the coupons was to assist in the purchase of food. Today, SNAP cards are issued by the federal government for the same purpose.

During the 1970s, the lowest denomination of federally issued "food stamps" was one dollar and federal law prohibited the exchange of food stamps for money. Hence, to solve the issue of providing change to customers, companies issued credit tokens in lieu of money. These tokens could then be used to purchase "eligible food" items.

The federal law changed in January 1979 and retailers were allowed to provide change to customers as long as the coins amounted to less than one dollar. This new law essentially eliminated the use of food stamp credit tokens in the United States.

⦿ Wagaman No. E-400e; rarity modern

Sources:

The Times, Hammond, Lake County, Indiana; March 22, 1968; Volume 67, Number 236, Page 5B, Column 4. Column titled "Disqualified."

Wagaman, Lloyd E. 1981. Indiana Trade Tokens. Fairfield, Ohio: Indiana-Kentucky-Ohio Token and Medal Society. 302 p.

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Date: Circa 1940s

Source Type: Photograph

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: State of Indiana

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: Duneside Inn, which was a converted farmhouse, was located north of the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad station in Tremont, and approximately one-quarter mile south of the park's Wilson Shelter. It was situated along the west side of Tremont Road. To access the inn, one had to enter the Tremont entrance into the state park, which, like the inn, this entrance no longer exists. In 1932, one could stay at the inn for $2.50 to $3.50 per day, which included meals.

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The following newspaper item appears in the July 1, 1926, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:

STATE OPENS FIRST HOTEL IN DUNES PARK

"Duneside Inn" will be the name of the hotel building at Tremont just leased by the state conservation department for immediate operation at Dune State Park.

The hotel is located in Tremont, at the principal entrance to the state park and will be available to motorists on Dunes Highway as well as visitors to the park.

The state conservation department has engaged Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Swisher of Peru, Ind., to manage "Duneside Inn," it was announced by Richard Lieber, director of the department.

"Duneside Inn" will provide comfortable sleeping rooms and board at a basic rate of $2,50 per day, it was announced by Mr. Lieber. The state-owned hotel is within walking distance of the lake beach, the might dunes and other attractions of the new state park.

The state board of conservation plans to erect a large hotel on the lake front a Waverly beach but it will be two or three years before it will be ready for use.

The present hotel building was erected two or three years ago and has been run as a hotel and resort by the owners. The leasing of the building by the state is in accord with the policy of the department to control all park accommodations and operate them at nominal charges.

Since the building building is limited in size and accommodations people contemplating a trip to the dunes should make reservations of rooms in advance. The postoffice address of "Duneside Inn" is Chesterton, Ind., and telephone called are made through the Chesterton exchange.

Director Lieber predicts that the new Dunes State Park will be crowded this summer, due to its popularity as a summer resort and its location on Dunes Highway, the greatest transcontinental thoroughfare in America.

Future plans of the state conservation department include the erection at Waverly beach in the park of a large hotel building, a bathing pavilion and a long pier extending several hundred feet into the lake and affording landing accommodations for excursion steamers from Chicago and other lake ports.

It is thought probable, however, that the state may continue to operate the hotel at the entrance to the park on Dunes Highway to take care of Dunes Highway motorists and transient visitors, even after the larger Waverly Beach hotel is completed and placed in operation.

Source:

The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; July 1, 1926; Volume 43, Number 17, Page 1, Column 3. Column titled "State Opens First Hotel in Dunes Park."

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Date: May 30, 1917

Source Type: Photograph

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: The Historical Pageant of the Dunes took place on May 30, 1917, using Waverly Beach as an amphitheater. The pageant was an enormous event comprising hundreds of actors and attracting estimated 40,000 spectators. The event was undertaken to generate support for the creation of a state or national park. The following quote is from the program published for the event by the Dunes Pageant Association:

"For many years there has been an active propaganda for the conservation of natural beauty about Chicago, the preservation of the Indiana Sand Dunes as a protected state or national park, being especially desired. This association believed that in no better way could the value and beauty of the Dunes be shown the residents of Indiana and Illinois than by an historical pageant which would in the first part accent the remarkable connection of the Dune country with American history, and in the second part project the wonder and beauty of the Dunes, through poetry, music and dancing."

The photograph here is believed to be showing Episode 5 from the pageant, titled "Fort Dearborn Scene," which was performed by members of the Turner Society of Chicago and represented the 1804 to 1812 period in the region.

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Chicago Mica Company

Date: 1911

Source Type: Photograph

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Joseph Decker

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: This building was located on South Campbell Street, just south of the Grand Trunk Railroad tracks on Lot 164 of the Powell's Addition to Valparaiso. Erected in 1866, it initially housed the Valparaiso Woolen Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of flannels, jeans, knitting yarns, blankets, and other fabrics. Julia A. George, William Powell, A. V. Bartholomew, and Hollis R. Skinner started the business with a capital of $60,000, with Bartholomew and Skinner being stockholders in the operation. The woolen mills was unprofitable due to poor prices and high costs and its operation ceased by 1872 when the building became the home of the National Pin Factory. The National Pin Factory, established by the Fontaine Brothers, operated in the building for approximately three years before moving the business to Detroit. This factory was the only pin factory west of New York and one of only four in the United States. The Powell family then took up manufacturing of Germantown yarn in the structure around 1875, adding hosiery in 1881. The knitting and hosiery operation was then moved to a site in Muskegon, Michigan. The next tenant of the building was Mike Barry, who operated a wagon works, followed by the Dulaney Clock Company, and then the Cosmo Buttermilk Soap Company, also known as the Culbert-Hutchison Factory, which came to Valparaiso from Elkhart, Indiana, and began operation on August 15, 1894. Cosmo Buttermilk Soap Company was a business owned by J. J. Burns, a native of Ohio. A former Cosmo Buttermilk Soap Company manufacturing plant still stands in Goshen, Indiana, and appears very similar in construction and design to the structure in Valparaiso. In 1899, the Chicago Mica Company, which had organized in 1898, purchased the factory buildings to produce goods used in the electrical products market. The name of the company was later changed to Continental Diamond Fibre Company, a division of the Budd Company, and it ceased operation at this plant in 1960. The Anderson Company owned and leased the buildings on this site from 1960 to 1985.

Sources:

Decker, Joseph. 1911. Souvenir Book of Valparaiso, Indiana. Valparaiso, Indiana: Valparaiso Printing Company. Unpaginated.

The Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; August 3, 1894; Volume 11, Number 17, Page 1, Column 5. Column titled "County Seat News. On Topics of General Interest. Especially Prepared For Tribune Readers."

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THEATRE PHARMACY

LA PORTE

THEATRE BLDG.

BIRTCH GIESLER

GOOD FOR

$1.00

IN

MERCHANDISE

Date: Unknown

Source Type: Token

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: Birtch Giesler refers to a partnership between Grant Eacrett Birtch, Helen Theodora (Johnson) Birtch, and Edwin W. Giesler. These three individuals were the proprietors of the LaPorte Drug Company, Inc. of LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana. The Theatre Pharmacy is known to have been operating during the 1930s.

Grant Eacrett Birtch was born August 13, 1904, in Michigan, the son of Fred W. Birtch and Jennie M. (Eacrett) Birtch. He passed away at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, on August 11, 1997.

Helen Theodora (Johnson) Birtch was born June 9, 1904, in Laporte, the daughter of Nels T. Johnson and Helena (Pearson) Johnson. Helen died on December 28, 1994, in LaPorte. She is interred at Pine Lake Cemetery in LaPorte.

Edwin W. Giesler was born in Indiana on April 23, 1904, the son of William Giesler and Lena (Felton) Giesler. Edwin died at LaPorte on February 10, 1984, and is buried at Pine Lake Cemetery in LaPorte.

⦿ Unlisted in Wagaman, but similar to L-2670g

⦿ Token Catalog No. 1897741

Sources:

The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; March 15, 1930; Volume 27, Number 283, Page 9, Column 4. Column titled "Incorporations."

Wagaman, Lloyd E. 1981. Indiana Trade Tokens. Fairfield, Ohio: Indiana-Kentucky-Ohio Token and Medal Society. 302 p.

TokenCatalog.com

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Date: Circa 1867-1870

Source Type: Photograph, Carte de Visite

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Archylus William Monfort and George Hill

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: This carte de visite was included in a photograph album owned by Louise DeMotte Letherman.

On the reverse of the carte de visite is printed the following information:

PHOTOGRAPHERS BY

Monfort & Hill,

BURLINGTON.

Louise (DeMotte) Letherman was born August 21, 1859, in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, the daughter of Mark L. DeMotte and Elizabeth (Christy) DeMotte. She married Lawrence Letherman on May 3, 1883, in Valparaiso. Louise died at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, on September 24, 1905. Louise is buried in Valparaiso's Maplewood Cemetery.

Mark Lindsey DeMotte was born in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana, on December 28, 1832, the son of Daniel DeMotte and Mary (Brewer) DeMotte. He graduated from Asbury University (now DePauw University) in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, with an A.B. degree in 1853 and immediately began studying law at this institution, earning his law degree (LL.B.) in 1855. DeMotte was soon admitted to the Indiana bar and began his practice of law at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

In December 1856, Elizabeth Christy wedded DeMotte in Valparaiso, a union that resulted in two children, Louise and Mary.

DeMotte would serve in the Civil War rising to the rank of captain under the command of General Robert H. Milroy. At the conclusion of the war, DeMotte moved to Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, to resume his practice of law. He was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for Congress in the 1872 and 1876 elections.

DeMotte returned to Valparaiso in 1877 to practice law and would organize the Northern Indiana Law School in 1879, which later became known as the Valparaiso University School of Law (which went defunct in 2020).

DeMotte would again be a Republican candidate for Congress, winning the election of 1880, but would lose as an incumbent in the 1882 election. He would then serve in the Indiana State Senate between 1886 and 1890. He was appointed the postmaster of Valparaiso serving from March 24, 1890, to March 20, 1894. He would also serve as dean of the Northern Indiana Law School from 1890 to 1908.

DeMotte passed away on September 23, 1908, in Valparaiso and was interred in Maplewood Cemetery in that community.

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GOOD AT THE BAR

5¢

U. GACKLE

Date: Circa 1870s

Source Type: Token

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: This is a maverick token, which means that the location of the business is not provided on the token.

Urban Gackle was born circa 1840 in Prussia and died on March 25, 1885, at LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana, at the age of 45. It is believed that Gackle's remains are interred in St. Joseph's Cemetery in LaPorte.

During the early 1870s and perhaps the late 1860s, Urban Gackle owned and operated the Eagle Brewery in LaPorte. He was the only brewer in the community and sold and shipped his goods to other communities in northern Indiana. The brewery burned to the ground on August 3, 1874, resulting in a loss of $12,000, as well as a loss of $4,000 in inventory. Gackle's insurance reportedly covered $11,000 of his loss. The $16,000 in losses would be equivalent to about $354,000 in 2018.

It is thought that Gackle purchased his brewery from Nicholas Bader, who began brewing alcohol in LaPorte in a small building in 1856. Later owners [circa early 1900s] of the brewery were the Guenther Brothers.

The 1880 Federal Census for LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana, reveals that Urban Gakle [Gackle] was residing with his wife F. Gakle on Clear Lake Street. The census shows that Urban was born in Prussia and his occupation is listed as "saloon keeper."

The punched hole in this token was likely used to spindle it when redeemed at the bar.

⦿ Unlisted in Wagaman

Sources:

The Chronicle, New York, New York County, New York; August 13, 1874; Volume 14, Number 7, Page 105, Column 2.

The Evening News, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; August 6, 1874, Volume 5, Number 207, Page 4, Column 5. Column titled "State News."

Marshall County Republican, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; August 13, 1874; Volume 13, Number 40, Page 5, Column 3. Column titled "Brewery Burned in LaPorte."

Wagaman, Lloyd E. 1981. Indiana Trade Tokens. Fairfield, Ohio: Indiana-Kentucky-Ohio Token and Medal Society. 302 p.

The Western Brewer. 1901. One Hundred Years of Brewing. A Complete History of the Progress Made in the Art, Science and Industry of Brewing in the World, Particularly During the Last Century. Chicago: Illinois: H.S. Rich & Company. 326 p. [see p. 186]

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The Inca Trail is a magnificent, well preserved Inca Trail route which connects Machu Picchu with what once were other regions of the Inca Empire, and today it is one of the world’s most popular treks. This four-day walk goes from the highlands of 4,200mts and down through the cloud forests to finally arrive at Machu Picchu - 2,380mts.

DAY 01. - Between 06:00 and 06:30 we pick you up at your hotel in our private bus. Ensure you have your original passport and ISIC student card (if applicable – for a discount on entree fee to Machu Picchu).

The journey by bus to km 82 (the starting point for the Inca Trail) takes approximately 3 hours. Once we get there and are all ready to go, this first day will have us walking mostly through the valley. It starts at 2380m with a small climb to a plateau overlooking the Incan site of Llactapata and rewards you with superb views of Mount Veronica. Walking times are always approximate depending on weather conditions, group ability and other factors, but generally you will walk about 2-3 hours before lunch. Then after lunch we walk on just past the village of Wayllabamba to reach our first campsite at 3000m.

Approx 14km, 6 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 02. - Day 2 is the most difficult day as you Inca Trail walk from about 3000m to 4200m — the highest pass of the trek (known as Dead Woman’s Pass – but don’t be discouraged!). You can walk at your own pace and stop to get your breath whenever you like. You’ll find your energy returns once you continue down to the valley of Pacaymayo, where we camp at 3600m.

You can hire a porter from the village of Wayllabamba to carry your pack to the top of this pass for approximately 70 soles. If you wish to do so you must organize and pay this money directly to the person who carries your items, and please check your belongings upon receiving them at the end of this service as these people are not Sap Adventures staff.

This is the coldest night at Inca Trail; between +2/+4 degrees Celsius (in December) and -3/-5 degrees Celsius (in June). Approx 12km, 7 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 03.- Day 3 is exceptionally beautiful because of the ruins you will witness and the incredible stone Inca Trail you walk one, and also because there is a lot more downhill than uphill! However, there are about 2000 stairs descending from the ruins of Phuyupatamarca to those of Wiñaywayna, so take care with your knees. If you have had knee or ankle injuries an extra porter is recommended so that you are not carrying extra weight and overstressing your joints. There is a guided tour of all the ruins on the way. Camping is usually at Wiñaywayna 2700 mtrs.

Take extra care of your personal belongings at this campsite as all the tours campsites are nearby. As usual, always keep your daypack containing your valuables with you. The only hot shower on the Inca Trail is on this third night at Wiñaywayna. There is a hostel near the campsite with an 8min hot shower for 5 soles, and a bar and restaurant where you can purchase bottled water.

Approx 16km, 6 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

DAY 04.- We get up extremely early to arrive at the magical Intipunku "The Gate of the Sun" as the first rays begin illuminating the lost city of Machu Picchu down bellow. A further 20 min walk down from here takes us to the famous view from the terraces at the end of the trail. It is a good time to take pictures before the 10:30 crowds arrive. Your tour of Machu Picchu should last about 2 hours and finish between 10:30 and 11:00am. Then you have free time to climb Huayna Picchu if you wish (This is the famous peak in the background of most images of Machu Picchu. The trek is about 90 minutes). A maximum of 400 hikers can climb this mountain per day so if you are determined then start immediately after your tour! Or, of course, you may simply just collapse under a tree and quietly reflect in amazement at the mystery, the architectural achievement and beauty of Machu Picchu.

From Machu Picchu, it is a pleasant walk through sub-tropical jungle down to Aguas Calientes (about 45 mins), but if you are weary you may also take a bus – the $7 bus ticket is included and your guide will give you the ticket.

Once in Aguas Calientes you can have a hot shower, and then store your backpack while you go to have lunch, visit the hot springs or shop around the village.

If you are not extending your stay for one night in Aguas Calientes*, you will leave around 6pm to return to Cusco by train or by a combination of train & bus. Please note that during the high season there are a number of different departure times for the trains that run only to Ollantaytambo, from where buses run onwards till Cusco. The type of return journey depends simply on availability. You will arrive back in Cusco around 9 - 9.30pm.

Approx 7km, 2 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

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Photographed at Destination Star Trek Europe (NEC Birmingham) 2016.

Please respect the people, (where applicable), in the photo

A TYPICAL LANDSCAPE ON THE ST. JOE

Date: Circa 1908

Source Type: Photograph Booklet

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Augusta Anderson, Inland Printing Company

Postmark: Not Applicable

Remark: Libraries holding copies of The Shadowy St. Joe indicate that this souvenir book was published circa 1910. After researching the life of Augusta Anderson, however, it is much more likely that the book was published in 1908 or perhaps 1907. In addition, it is very likely that Augusta Anderson was neither the author of the book nor the photographer of the images contained within the book.

Augusta Anderson was born circa 1885. On February 13, 1908, in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, Augusta married Fred D. Straffin. Straffin was a fairly well-known photographer who operated from a Spokane photography studio. Straffin published a souvenir book of the Potlatch lumber mill located in Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho, in 1907 that is very similar in design to The Shadowy St. Joe. Straffin also published a souvenir book of St. Maries, Benewah County, Idaho, which is located along the St. Joe River, that is also of nearly the same design as The Shadowy St. Joe.

Straffin was somewhat under duress when he married Augusta Anderson. According to a news item published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on February 8, 1908, Straffin had been “charged with the seduction of Augusta Anderson, 23 years of age…. Straffin claimed that the girl yielded readily to his request that she live with him, and denied that, except in a joking way, that he had ever promised to marry her. The girl denies these statements emphatically, alleging that she took the matter seriously. She broke down several times in court.”

It is learned from a June 18, 1908, news item also published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle that Straffin and Anderson had married on February 13, 1908, so that Straffin could avoid jail and have the seduction case dismissed in superior court. This same news item mentions that Augusta was now seeking a divorce after four months of marriage because Fred had “been drunk much of the time since their marriage and has not contributed to her support.” It also notes that before the marriage that Augusta had been a waitress and specifically states that “The groom was a photographer. He offered to teach the girl the art of the offer was accepted. Before the girl had mastered her trade, however, Straffin was arrested for intimate relations with her, and was bound over to the superior court to answer to the charge.”

The 1908 divorce case apparently was dismissed since there appears in the October 11, 1910, issue of The Press, published in Spokane, a notice of a pending divorce suit between Augusta and Fred D. Straffin. The Spokane Daily Chronicle’s January 19, 1911, issue reports that the divorce was granted and states that “She [August Straffin] charged that she was deserted on the day of her wedding, which occurred in Spokane in 1908, and that her husband had never contributed to her support. She was permitted to resume her maiden name, Augusta Anderson.”

Augusta Straffin appears in the 1908 city directory for Spokane with Fred as the proprietor of the Rembrandt Studio, while later directories do not tie Augusta to any photography business. Collectively, this information suggests that Augusta Anderson had neither taken the photographs appearing in The Shadowy St. Joe – there is no evidence that she was fully trained as a photographer – nor had she compiled the book as an author. Rather, evidence strongly suggests that Fred D. Straffin was responsible for the development and publication of The Shadowy St. Joe and perhaps had August listed as author as an inducement to initiate or maintain an intimate relationship with her. It is possible the Augusta had taken the photographs and authored the book while Fred was occupied with drinking and desertion of his wife, but this calls into question as to how Augusta was fully trained as a photographer.

Fred D. Straffin was born in 1869 and died April 23, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; he is buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an unmarked grave. His death certificate indicates that he was a widow at the time of his death, suggesting that he may have remarried after being divorced from Augusta.

Little is known concerning August Anderson after her divorce from Fred. A notice of marriage licenses granted in Spokane County published in The Spokesman-Review on February 11, 1914, mentions that an Adam Noble or Spokane was granted a license to marry Augusta Anderson, also of Spokane. It is assumed that this is likely the same Augusta Anderson that married and divorced Fred D. Straffin.

Sources:

Anderson, Augusta. Circa 1908. The Shadowy St. Joe. Spokane, Washington: The Inland Printing Company. 54 p.

The Press, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; October 11, 1910; Volume 8, Number 312, Page 7, Column 5. Column titled “Three Divorce Suits.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 8, 1908; Volume 22, Number 139, Page 3, Column 5. Column titled “He Wronged a Woman.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; June 18, 1908; Volume 22, Number 251, Page 4, Column 5. Column titled “Wedded to Dodge Jail; Divorce.”

Spokane Daily Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; January 19, 1911; Volume 25, Number 124, Page 7, Column 6. Column titled “Deserted Bride is Given Divorce.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; December 10, 1907; Volume 25, Number 178, Page 18, Column 3. Column titled “Takes Pictures of Potlatch Mill.”

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; February 11, 1914; Volume 31, Number 241, Page 7, Column 2. Column titled “City and County Records. Marriage Licenses.”

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Registration FE53UOL

Make FORD

Model KA

Description COLLECTION

Date of Liability 01 02 2011

Date of First Registration 05 09 2003

Year of Manufacture 2003

Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1299CC

CO2 Emissions 150g/Km

Fuel Type Petrol

Export Marker Not Applicable

Vehicle Status Licence Due to Expire

Vehicle Colour SILVER

Vehicle Type Approval M1

Build Date: 12.06.2003

Vehicle Line: Ka 1996-2008

Body Style: 3 Door Saloon

Version: Series 10

Engine: 1.3L Duratec 8V EFI (70PS) - Rocam

Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Transaxle - B5/IB5

Drive: RHD FWD

Axle Ratio: 4.06

Emission: 2000 EEC (EEC 7)

Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning

Territory: (+)"GB"

Paint: Moondust Silver (Metallic)

Interior Fabric: Charisma

Valencia Plant Built

Less Security Lock Group

Less Special Equipment Package

Less Convenience Group

Less Exterior Dress Up Package

Less Marketing Flex Prep Pack

Less SVO Application/Label

Less Visibility Package

'KA Collection'

Less Safety Packs

Less Warning Display

With Power Front Windows

Rear Quarter Vent Window - Hinged

With Heated Rear Window

Less Exterior Pillar Applique

Less Upper Roof Glass Spoiler

With Driver Remote Mirror

Passenger Remote Convex Mirror

With Body Coloured Exterior Mirror

Less Seat Pack

With 2 Way Adjustable Rear Headrest

With Driver 4 Way Mnl.Seat Adjuster

Leather Gear Knob - Coloured Insert

With Remote Controlled Tailgate Release

With Central Locking System

Less Sun Roof

Front Bumper Body Coloured Plastic

Rear Bumper Body Coloured Plastic

With Driver Air Bag

With Black Wheel Finish

5J x 13 Steel Wheel

165/65R x 13T Tyres

With Full Wheel Cover

Cold Start -29 Deg C

Less Anti-Lock Braking System

Gear 3.15/1.93/1.28/0.95/0.76

Less Pollen Filter

With Recirculating Heater

With Low Capacity Air Conditioning

With Power Steering(Fixed Ratio)

Leather Steering Wheel

Sport/Leather Steering Wheel

With Tachometer Instrumentation

With MPH/KMH Speedo

Analog Clock - S/C Grey

Less Reverse Proximity Sensor

Less Anti-Theft Alarm

With Engine Immobiliser

6000CD RDS EON

Less Telephone Preparation Pack

With Smokers Package

With Header Mounted Map Light

With High Mounted Stop Lamp

With Manual Headlamp Level

SMITH MERCANTILE COMPANY

DEARY,

IDA.

GOOD FOR

$1.oo

IN

MERCHANDISE

Date: Circa 1910

Source Type: Token

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: This token appears in tokencatalog.com, the premier source for token information.

The Smith Mercantile Company was located in Deary, Idaho, and operated during the early part of the Twentieth Century (Miller 1972, pp. 112 and 114) The Smith Mercantile was owned by Bill Smith and was located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Main Street and State Highway 8, which is now [2014] occupied by an old single story brick building. This mercantile was operating as early as 1908.

Tokens for the Smith Mercantile Company in Deary look very similar in appearance to the Farrington & Smith token from Linden, Idaho; Linden being located south of Deary. The Farrington & Smith store was operated by Frank and Edy Farrington. It is possible that the Farringtons operated their Linden store in partnership with Bill Smith in Deary, thereby spreading Smith's reach a bit farther south than would have been possible with just a single mercantile operation located in Deary. Partnerships of this type were common in the Palouse region between 1880 and 1920 so as to better serve the very small communities that were widely scattered, lacked railroad access, and were located a considerable distance from larger communities.

Information Sources

Kendrick-Juliaetta Centennial Committee. 1990. A Centennial History of the Kendrick-Juliaetta Area. Kendrick, Idaho: Kendrick-Juliaetta Centennial Committee. 246.

Miller, John B. 1972. The Trees Grew Tall. Moscow, Idaho: The News Review Publishing Company. 214 p.

Mitchell, Anna Smith. 1978. Homesteaders and early settlers of the Cedar Creek Ridge Area, Latah County, Idaho. Moscow, Idaho: Latah County Historical Society. 203 p.

Reil, Loeda, Mark Mustoe, and Sharon Harris. 2013. Southwick - Cedar Ridge: A History of Early Pioneering in Idaho. Kendrick, Idaho: Juliaetta-Kendrick Heritage Foundation. 584 p.

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Date: Circa 1870s

Source Type: Photograph, Carte de Visite

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: This carte de visite was included in a photograph album owned by Louise DeMotte Letherman.

No information appears on the reverse of this carte de visite.

Louise (DeMotte) Letherman was born August 21, 1859, in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, the daughter of Mark L. DeMotte and Elizabeth (Christy) DeMotte. She married Lawrence Letherman on May 3, 1883, in Valparaiso. Louise died at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, on September 24, 1905. Louise is buried in Valparaiso's Maplewood Cemetery.

Mark Lindsey DeMotte was born in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana, on December 28, 1832, the son of Daniel DeMotte and Mary (Brewer) DeMotte. He graduated from Asbury University (now DePauw University) in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, with an A.B. degree in 1853 and immediately began studying law at this institution, earning his law degree (LL.B.) in 1855. DeMotte was soon admitted to the Indiana bar and began his practice of law at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

In December 1856, Elizabeth Christy wedded DeMotte in Valparaiso, a union that resulted in two children, Louise and Mary.

DeMotte would serve in the Civil War rising to the rank of captain under the command of General Robert H. Milroy. At the conclusion of the war, DeMotte moved to Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, to resume his practice of law. He was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for Congress in the 1872 and 1876 elections.

DeMotte returned to Valparaiso in 1877 to practice law and would organize the Northern Indiana Law School in 1879, which later became known as the Valparaiso University School of Law (which went defunct in 2020).

DeMotte would again be a Republican candidate for Congress, winning the election of 1880, but would lose as an incumbent in the 1882 election. He would then serve in the Indiana State Senate between 1886 and 1890. He was appointed the postmaster of Valparaiso serving from March 24, 1890, to March 20, 1894. He would also serve as dean of the Northern Indiana Law School from 1890 to 1908.

DeMotte passed away on September 23, 1908, in Valparaiso and was interred in Maplewood Cemetery in that community.

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www.sapadventures.com/ The Inca Trail is a magnificent, well preserved Inca Trail route which connects Machu Picchu with what once were other regions of the Inca Empire, and today it is one of the world’s most popular treks. This four-day walk goes from the highlands of 4,200mts and down through the cloud forests to finally arrive at Machu Picchu - 2,380mts.

DAY 01. - Between 06:00 and 06:30 we pick you up at your hotel in our private bus. Ensure you have your original passport and ISIC student card (if applicable – for a discount on entree fee to Machu Picchu).

The journey by bus to km 82 (the starting point for the Inca Trail) takes approximately 3 hours. Once we get there and are all ready to go, this first day will have us walking mostly through the valley. It starts at 2380m with a small climb to a plateau overlooking the Incan site of Llactapata and rewards you with superb views of Mount Veronica. Walking times are always approximate depending on weather conditions, group ability and other factors, but generally you will walk about 2-3 hours before lunch. Then after lunch we walk on just past the village of Wayllabamba to reach our first campsite at 3000m.

Approx 14km, 6 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 02. - Day 2 is the most difficult day as you Inca Trail walk from about 3000m to 4200m — the highest pass of the trek (known as Dead Woman’s Pass – but don’t be discouraged!). You can walk at your own pace and stop to get your breath whenever you like. You’ll find your energy returns once you continue down to the valley of Pacaymayo, where we camp at 3600m.

You can hire a porter from the village of Wayllabamba to carry your pack to the top of this pass for approximately 70 soles. If you wish to do so you must organize and pay this money directly to the person who carries your items, and please check your belongings upon receiving them at the end of this service as these people are not Sap Adventures staff.

This is the coldest night at Inca Trail; between +2/+4 degrees Celsius (in December) and -3/-5 degrees Celsius (in June). Approx 12km, 7 hours walking this day at Inca Trail.

DAY 03.- Day 3 is exceptionally beautiful because of the ruins you will witness and the incredible stone Inca Trail you walk one, and also because there is a lot more downhill than uphill! However, there are about 2000 stairs descending from the ruins of Phuyupatamarca to those of Wiñaywayna, so take care with your knees. If you have had knee or ankle injuries an extra porter is recommended so that you are not carrying extra weight and overstressing your joints. There is a guided tour of all the ruins on the way. Camping is usually at Wiñaywayna 2700 mtrs.

Take extra care of your personal belongings at this campsite as all the tours campsites are nearby. As usual, always keep your daypack containing your valuables with you. The only hot shower on the Inca Trail is on this third night at Wiñaywayna. There is a hostel near the campsite with an 8min hot shower for 5 soles, and a bar and restaurant where you can purchase bottled water.

Approx 16km, 6 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

DAY 04.- We get up extremely early to arrive at the magical Intipunku "The Gate of the Sun" as the first rays begin illuminating the lost city of Machu Picchu down bellow. A further 20 min walk down from here takes us to the famous view from the terraces at the end of the trail. It is a good time to take pictures before the 10:30 crowds arrive. Your tour of Machu Picchu should last about 2 hours and finish between 10:30 and 11:00am. Then you have free time to climb Huayna Picchu if you wish (This is the famous peak in the background of most images of Machu Picchu. The trek is about 90 minutes). A maximum of 400 hikers can climb this mountain per day so if you are determined then start immediately after your tour! Or, of course, you may simply just collapse under a tree and quietly reflect in amazement at the mystery, the architectural achievement and beauty of Machu Picchu.

From Machu Picchu, it is a pleasant walk through sub-tropical jungle down to Aguas Calientes (about 45 mins), but if you are weary you may also take a bus – the $7 bus ticket is included and your guide will give you the ticket.

Once in Aguas Calientes you can have a hot shower, and then store your backpack while you go to have lunch, visit the hot springs or shop around the village.

If you are not extending your stay for one night in Aguas Calientes*, you will leave around 6pm to return to Cusco by train or by a combination of train & bus. Please note that during the high season there are a number of different departure times for the trains that run only to Ollantaytambo, from where buses run onwards till Cusco. The type of return journey depends simply on availability. You will arrive back in Cusco around 9 - 9.30pm.

Approx 7km, 2 hours walking this day on Inca Trail.

Date: 1879

Source Type: Photograph, Carte de Visite

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: John Wesley McLellan

Postmark: Not Applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: This carte de visite was included in a photograph album owned by Louise DeMotte Letherman.

On the reverse of the carte de visite is printed the following information:

FROM

J. W. McLELLAN'S

Photograph Gallery,

MAIN ST.,

VALPARAISO, IND.

1878.

ALL NEGATIVES PRESERVED.

The photograph was taken by John Wesley McLellan at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. McLellan operated a photography studio in Valparaiso from 1873 to the mid-1890s.

Louise (DeMotte) Letherman was born August 21, 1859, in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, the daughter of Mark L. DeMotte and Elizabeth (Christy) DeMotte. She married Lawrence Letherman on May 3, 1883, in Valparaiso. Louise died at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, on September 24, 1905. Louise is buried in Valparaiso's Maplewood Cemetery.

Mark Lindsey DeMotte was born in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana, on December 28, 1832, the son of Daniel DeMotte and Mary (Brewer) DeMotte. He graduated from Asbury University (now DePauw University) in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, with an A.B. degree in 1853 and immediately began studying law at this institution, earning his law degree (LL.B.) in 1855. DeMotte was soon admitted to the Indiana bar and began his practice of law at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

In December 1856, Elizabeth Christy wedded DeMotte in Valparaiso, a union that resulted in two children, Louise and Mary.

DeMotte would serve in the Civil War rising to the rank of captain under the command of General Robert H. Milroy. At the conclusion of the war, DeMotte moved to Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, to resume his practice of law. He was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for Congress in the 1872 and 1876 elections.

DeMotte returned to Valparaiso in 1877 to practice law and would organize the Northern Indiana Law School in 1879, which later became known as the Valparaiso University School of Law (which went defunct in 2020).

DeMotte would again be a Republican candidate for Congress, winning the election of 1880, but would lose as an incumbent in the 1882 election. He would then serve in the Indiana State Senate between 1886 and 1890. He was appointed the postmaster of Valparaiso serving from March 24, 1890, to March 20, 1894. He would also serve as dean of the Northern Indiana Law School from 1890 to 1908.

DeMotte passed away on September 23, 1908, in Valparaiso and was interred in Maplewood Cemetery in that community.

Copyright 2020. Some rights reserved. The associated text may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Steven R. Shook.

A.F.

WILCOX

5

Date: Circa 1900

Source Type: Token

Publisher, Printer, Photographer: None

Postmark: Not applicable

Collection: Steven R. Shook

Remark: This is a maverick token, meaning that it does not include a location. It is believed, however, that this token was from Hebron, Porter County, Indiana. A. F. Wilcox is believed to be Albert F. Wilcox. Albert was born on January 1, 1857, in Kouts, Porter County, Indiana, the son of Eason Wilcox and Mary E. (Kouts) Wilcox. He married Harriet A. Grimes in 1883 in Hebron, a union that resulted in four children. Wilcox died June 4, 1913, at Hebron; he is interred in Hebron Cemetery.

The 1880 Federal Census for Hebron reveals that Eason Wilcox was "Keeping Saloon," and Albert was residing with his parents and "Attending Saloon," which suggest that father and son may have been business partners. Eason also appears in the 1870 Federal Census for Hebron as "Saloon Keeper."

The 1900 Federal Census for Hebron indicates that Albert was a saloon keeper.

Albert's occupation in the 1910 Federal Census is listed as a superintendent of a dredge gang where he was most likely supervising the ditching and draining of the southern portion of Porter County. He was still residing in Hebron at the time of this enumeration.

A biography of Albert F. Wilcox appears in the Pictorial and Biographical Record of La Porte, Porter, Lake and Starke Counties, Indiana. The biography indicates that Albert's father, Eason Wilcox, moved from Kouts to Valparaiso in 1863, "in which city he opened a first-class saloon, and conducted it in an exemplary manner until the close of the war." Eason was also heavily invested in the Union Stock Yard in Chicago, but experienced financial ruin when the stock yard operation was consumed by the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.

Soon after the Chicago fire, Eason moved his family to Hebron where he opened a saloon and "soon found himself out of deep water and floating on a prosperous tide." When Eason passed away in 1891, Albert assumed control of the Hebron saloon.

Wilcox's biography ends with the following sentences: "Whatever prejudice may exist in the popular mind against the calling in which he is engaged, it is known and acknowledged that both Eason and Albert Wilcox have always been noted for the most scrupulous honesty and integrity, for the orderly manner in which they have conducted their houses, and for the interest they have taken in the welfare of Hebron and vicinity. Mr. Wilcox has always supported the principles of Democracy, and is a member of the honorable order of Foresters."

⦿ Unlisted in Wagaman

⦿ Unlisted in Token Catalog

Sources:

Goodspeed Brothers. 1894. Pictorial and Biographical Record of La Porte, Porter, Lake and Starke Counties, Indiana. Chicago, Illinois: Goodspeed Brothers. 569 p. [see pp. 526-527]

Wagaman, Lloyd E. 1981. Indiana Trade Tokens. Fairfield, Ohio: Indiana-Kentucky-Ohio Token and Medal Society. 302 p.

TokenCatalog.com

Copyright 2020. Some rights reserved. The associated text may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Steven R. Shook.

LOGIE-BUCHAN, a parish, in the district of Ellon, county of Aberdeen, 2 miles (E. by S.) from Ellon; containing 713 inhabitants.

The word Logie, expressive of a low-lying spot, was given to this place on account of its applicability to the tract in which the church is situated; while the affix is descriptive of the position of the parish in that part of the county called Buchan.

Logie-Buchan Parish Church is located on the southern slope of the River Ythan valley, in gently rolling countryside with small fields, rough grazing and enclosures of trees. There is a narrow trackway and footbridge across the river a short distance to the north. The church stands in a sloping graveyard, bounded by a rubble wall. The large former manse is positioned to the south and the church itself closed recently and a new use had not been found when it was visited (2012).

A church here was granted to Aberdeen Cathedral by David II in 1361, while the current church was built in the late 18th century with later additions and alterations.

Description (exterior)

The church is a small, simple building with little architectural detailing. It is aligned roughly east-west and has harled, rubble walls and a slate roof. There are narrow strips of granite stone around the windows and doors. The church is rectangular on plan, with a small, gabled porch and a lean-to vestry at the west end.

The east elevation has a hipped or piended roof rather than a gable. There are two rectangular windows with simple timber tracery and small panes of leaded glass. There has clearly been alterations carried out at this end of the church, shown by two blocked openings, a doorway and window, in the centre of the east elevation.

The north elevation of the church has four equally-spaced rectangular windows, each with simple tracery and latticed glazing. The opposite south elevation has two larger rectangular windows, towards the centre, again with tracery and latticed glazing.

The west end of the church has a small, gabled porch with a rectangular doorway on the south side, which is the main entrance into the church. There is a rectangular window in the west gable of this porch and a tall chimney rises from the apex, serving a fireplace in the small lean-to vestry extension to the north of the porch. The church has a tall gable at the west end, topped by an ashlar-built bellcote, which has a stone ball finial.

Description (interior)

Some of the fittings remain in the church but are likely to be removed if and when a new use is found for the church, which is no longer in use.

People / Organisations:

Name RoleDates Notes

William RuxtonRecast the interior 1912

Robert MaxwellMade the church bell1728

Events:

Church built on site of older church (1787)

Porch and vestry added to west (1891)

Interior recast (1912)

Logie-Buchan is separated on the east from the German Ocean by the parish of Slains, and is intersected by the river Ythan.

The river abounds with various kinds of trout, also with salmon, eels, lounders, and mussels; and pearls are still occasionally found.

It has a ferry opposite the parish church, where its breadth at low water is about sixty yards; and two boats are kept, one for general passengers, and the other, a larger boat, for the conveyance of the parishioners to church from the northern side.

A tradition has long prevailed that the largest pearl in the crown of Scotland was obtained in the Ythan; and it appears that, about the middle of the last century, £100 were paid by a London jeweller to gentleman in Aberdeen, for pearls found in the river.

Most of the inhabitants of the district are employed in agricultural pursuits, a small brick-work recently established being the only exception.

The great north road from Aberdeen passes through the parish, and the mail and other public coaches travel to and fro daily. On another road, leading to the shipping-port of Newburgh, the tenantry have a considerable traffic in grain, lime, and coal, the last procured from England, and being the chief fuel.

The river Ythan is navigable for lighters often or twelve tons' burthen at high water. The marketable produce of the parish is sent to Aberdeen. Logie- Buchan is ecclesiastically in the presbytery of Ellon, synod of Aberdeen, and in the patronage of Mr. Buchan.

The church was built in 1787, and contains 400 sittings.

Cemeteries - Presbyterian / Unitarian

Logie Buchan Parish Church, Logie-Buchan, Church of Scotland

The church of Logie-Buchan was dedicated to St Andrew.

St Andrew's Church was built in 1787 and has been much altered. It contains a 1728 bell.

Logie-Buchan (Aberdeen, Buchan). Also known as Logie Talargy, the church was granted by David II in 1361 to the common fund of the canons of Aberdeen cathedral, and this was confirmed to the uses of the canons by Alexander, bishop of Aberdeen in 1362, both parsonage and vicarage fruits being annexed while the cure was to become a vicarage pensionary.

Although possession was obtained by the dean and chapter, this was subsequently lost, and the church had to be re-annexed in 1437, the previous arrangement being adhered to, with both parsonage and vicarage remaining annexed.

St Andrew's Kirk, 1787. Undistinguished externally, porch 1891, inside original ceiling with Adam-like centrepiece and two-light Gothic windows, part of 1912 recasting, William Buxton. Pulpit was originally in the centre of the N wall with a horseshoe gallery bearing the Buchan coat of arms (George Reid, Peterhead, carver). Monuments to Thomas (d. 1819) and Robert (d. 1825) Buchan.

Bell, 1728, Robert Maxwell. Church bought by Captain David Buchan to ensure access and survival.

Kirkyard: plain ashlar gatepiers and rubble walls; some table tombs.

LOGIE-BUCHAN, a parish, in the district of Ellon, county of Aberdeen, 2 miles (E. by S.) from Ellon; containing 713 inhabitants.

The word Logie, expressive of a low-lying spot, was given to this place on account of its applicability to the tract in which the church is situated; while the affix is descriptive of the position of the parish in that part of the county called Buchan.

Logie-Buchan Parish Church is located on the southern slope of the River Ythan valley, in gently rolling countryside with small fields, rough grazing and enclosures of trees. There is a narrow trackway and footbridge across the river a short distance to the north. The church stands in a sloping graveyard, bounded by a rubble wall. The large former manse is positioned to the south and the church itself closed recently and a new use had not been found when it was visited (2012).

A church here was granted to Aberdeen Cathedral by David II in 1361, while the current church was built in the late 18th century with later additions and alterations.

Description (exterior)

The church is a small, simple building with little architectural detailing. It is aligned roughly east-west and has harled, rubble walls and a slate roof. There are narrow strips of granite stone around the windows and doors. The church is rectangular on plan, with a small, gabled porch and a lean-to vestry at the west end.

The east elevation has a hipped or piended roof rather than a gable. There are two rectangular windows with simple timber tracery and small panes of leaded glass. There has clearly been alterations carried out at this end of the church, shown by two blocked openings, a doorway and window, in the centre of the east elevation.

The north elevation of the church has four equally-spaced rectangular windows, each with simple tracery and latticed glazing. The opposite south elevation has two larger rectangular windows, towards the centre, again with tracery and latticed glazing.

The west end of the church has a small, gabled porch with a rectangular doorway on the south side, which is the main entrance into the church. There is a rectangular window in the west gable of this porch and a tall chimney rises from the apex, serving a fireplace in the small lean-to vestry extension to the north of the porch. The church has a tall gable at the west end, topped by an ashlar-built bellcote, which has a stone ball finial.

Description (interior)

Some of the fittings remain in the church but are likely to be removed if and when a new use is found for the church, which is no longer in use.

People / Organisations:

Name RoleDates Notes

William RuxtonRecast the interior 1912

Robert MaxwellMade the church bell1728

Events:

Church built on site of older church (1787)

Porch and vestry added to west (1891)

Interior recast (1912)

Logie-Buchan is separated on the east from the German Ocean by the parish of Slains, and is intersected by the river Ythan.

The river abounds with various kinds of trout, also with salmon, eels, lounders, and mussels; and pearls are still occasionally found.

It has a ferry opposite the parish church, where its breadth at low water is about sixty yards; and two boats are kept, one for general passengers, and the other, a larger boat, for the conveyance of the parishioners to church from the northern side.

A tradition has long prevailed that the largest pearl in the crown of Scotland was obtained in the Ythan; and it appears that, about the middle of the last century, £100 were paid by a London jeweller to gentleman in Aberdeen, for pearls found in the river.

Most of the inhabitants of the district are employed in agricultural pursuits, a small brick-work recently established being the only exception.

The great north road from Aberdeen passes through the parish, and the mail and other public coaches travel to and fro daily. On another road, leading to the shipping-port of Newburgh, the tenantry have a considerable traffic in grain, lime, and coal, the last procured from England, and being the chief fuel.

The river Ythan is navigable for lighters often or twelve tons' burthen at high water. The marketable produce of the parish is sent to Aberdeen. Logie- Buchan is ecclesiastically in the presbytery of Ellon, synod of Aberdeen, and in the patronage of Mr. Buchan.

The church was built in 1787, and contains 400 sittings.

Cemeteries - Presbyterian / Unitarian

Logie Buchan Parish Church, Logie-Buchan, Church of Scotland

The church of Logie-Buchan was dedicated to St Andrew.

St Andrew's Church was built in 1787 and has been much altered. It contains a 1728 bell.

Logie-Buchan (Aberdeen, Buchan). Also known as Logie Talargy, the church was granted by David II in 1361 to the common fund of the canons of Aberdeen cathedral, and this was confirmed to the uses of the canons by Alexander, bishop of Aberdeen in 1362, both parsonage and vicarage fruits being annexed while the cure was to become a vicarage pensionary.

Although possession was obtained by the dean and chapter, this was subsequently lost, and the church had to be re-annexed in 1437, the previous arrangement being adhered to, with both parsonage and vicarage remaining annexed.

St Andrew's Kirk, 1787. Undistinguished externally, porch 1891, inside original ceiling with Adam-like centrepiece and two-light Gothic windows, part of 1912 recasting, William Buxton. Pulpit was originally in the centre of the N wall with a horseshoe gallery bearing the Buchan coat of arms (George Reid, Peterhead, carver). Monuments to Thomas (d. 1819) and Robert (d. 1825) Buchan.

Bell, 1728, Robert Maxwell. Church bought by Captain David Buchan to ensure access and survival.

Kirkyard: plain ashlar gatepiers and rubble walls; some table tombs.