damage was done as timber was cut. Fire warden and help 

 of four men, with cost of $11.00 to the association. 



August 9 Fire started on Section 29-56-4 west, burning 

 over about 90 acres. This fire was started by an unknown 

 for the purpose of clearing land. Fire Warden Gohr secured 

 the help of six men to assist him. Some timber was scorched 

 in this fire, but did not belong to the association members. 

 The association furnished one man for two days with extra 

 help of ranchers. Cost to the association, $5.00. 



August 11 This fire was started by Great Northern engine 

 on Section 27-56-5 west, burning over 1300 acres and threaten- 

 ing the mills and yards of the Jurgen Brothers, also the town 

 of Priest River. The Great Northern Railway company had 

 150 men on this fire, section gang and extra crews under the 

 supervision of Fire Wardens Gohr and Thompson. Fire war- 

 dens and crews did very good work by back-firing and 

 trenching around this fire. Fire warden estimated the dam- 

 age done to the ranchers in fences to the amount of $500.00. 

 The estimated cost of controlling this fire was about $400.00. 

 No cost to the association. No damage done to timber. 



August 12 Fire started on the SE*4 of the SW*4 of Section 

 18-56-5 west. This fire was caused by road men blasting 

 stumps. Government fire guard discovered this fire and in en- 

 engaging the men working on the road to put it out. Fire War- 

 dens Gohr and Thompson arrived shortly after the fire started 

 and it was turned over to them. This fire burned over about 

 five acres, causing no damage. Wardens Gohr and Thompson 

 informed me the fire was caused by carelessness by the road 

 workers. They were not entitled to any wages for the same. 

 The number of men furnished by the road crew amounted to 

 about seven men for 32 hours. Total amount, $9.60. The 

 claim for $9.60 in this fire has not been paid for the above rea- 

 sons. No damage was done to any timber. 



August 18 Fire started on the NW*4 of the SE*4 on Sec- 

 tion 17-56-5 west, burning over about 80 to 90 acres. This 

 fire causing considerable trouble. Fire Wardens Gohr and 

 Thompson securing help from the Fidelity Lumber company 

 and also help from Newport, Wash. No merchantable timber 



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