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Idaho source notes

Newspaper notes on Johnny Harris’ time in Wallace, primarily 1887-92

Transcribed newspaper stories and other notes on the shooting of Zach Lewis at Wallace on January 22, 1891

Click here for a look at the history of the Evergreen Cemetery, where Zach Lewis may have been buried, and where a funeral was taking place when he was killed.

Notes on Johnny Harris’ supposed escape from the Murray courthouse

“A Short Day in Court,” from Wallace Mining Museum

Last Chance Ranch location, from Bill Barlee fonds at UBC

Johnny Harris’ Idaho property transfers as reported in newspapers

Prices to sell Johnny’s Wallace properties at, from Bill Barlee fonds at UBC

Click here for an examination of when Johnny arrived in Wallace.

Notes on William E. Harris (nee Arthur Davis), especially during his time in Idaho

Click here for an account of William Harris cattle rustling.

Providence Hospital history, from Wallace Mining Museum (last page missing)

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Providence Hospital, date unknown. This building was built on the site of Johnny Harris shootout with Zach Lewis. (Barnard-Stockbridge photograph collection, 1894-1964, PG 8-2, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives)

 

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