OUTPOST DAYS - June 2 & 3, 2018 - Owyhee County Historical Society
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OWYHEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OUTPOST
DAYS
CELEBRATION
June 2 & 3, 2018
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O UTPOST D AYS 2018
Outpost Days has been presented by OCHS for 49 years! Funds from this
event greatly benefit the operation of the Owyhee County Historical Museum
while presenting a rare look at days gone by…
I would like to thank each and every person who has participated. Your
generosity of time, talent and treasure is our key to success.
A special thanks to the Outpost Days Committee for their commitment and
dedication.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of our amazing Museum, and I look
forward to Outpost Days Golden Anniversary in 2019!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Debra Lindner, Event Coordinator
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Index
Music
Blue Dove 11
Boise Cloggers 11
Country Keyboard 15
Country Roads 9
Dry Buck 9
Fiddle Express 5
Junior Jammers 15
Lady Lane 17
Makenzie Gustavson 12
Prime Time Swingers 13
“Them Were The Days” Oldest Man 19
Sister’s Promise 14
Square Dancers 13
L o s t Ar t s
Blacksmith 19
Caning & Weaving 14
Quilting 22
Clyde the Camel 17
Cowboy Fast Draw 7
Fort Boise Garrison 11
Hit and Miss Engines 15
Horny Toad Race 13
Kid’s Corner 12
Model Railroad Club 19
Tatting 14
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Wagons Ho! 12
Way out West with Wild Horses 7
Living
Museum
Charlene Nettleton 21
Colonel Dewey 21
Farmer Bob 21
School Marm 21
Museum
Fundraisers
Auctions & Food 21
Museum
Publications
New! Diamonds, Robbers, and More! 17
Other
Schedule 23
Map 24
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IDDLE E XPRESS
Nine instruments, six members, countless state and
national championships, make the family band of
Fiddle Express. The Beck family starts them young -
at age three - in contest fiddling and classical training
of the violin.
Fiddle Express enjoys sharing their music with
retirement communities, centennial birthday parties,
church functions, Bluegrass festivals and busking on
the market streets. The Becks currently reside in
Melba, Idaho. Their members include: Andrew on
Mandolin/Ukulele/Fiddle; Rachel on Vocal/Fiddle;
Eliza on Fiddle/Guitar; and Isaac on Banjo. With Mom and
Dad backing up the joy of it all with a Guitar and Double Bass.
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W AY OUT W EST WITH
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ILD H ORSES
Mustangs, the wild horses of North America,
roam wild in many places of the arid West
including our backyard of the Owyhee Mountains.
Join us at Murphy Outpost Days to learn about
Mustangs, meet formerly wild ones up close, talk
with Mustang trainers, and hear a presentation
about the history of Mustangs in the United States.
Come view these magnificent creatures and see for
yourself a living part of our American Heritage.
C OWBOY F AST D RAW
treasure valley gunslingers, ltd
The sport of Cowboy Fast Draw is a timed sport using
western style six guns and holsters based on the
romance and legend of the Old West. The motto of
Cowboy Fast Draw is Safety First, Fun Second and
Competition Third.
The Treasure Valley Gunslingers is a non-political,
member owned organization whose goals include
educating as many people as possible in the safe and
proper use of firearms, to never lose sight that all
competitors are choosing to spend their time with us
to have fun, to keep the rules simple and to the point,
and to pursue the proper balance between spirit of the
game, fair play and meaningful competition.
Members dress in 1800s period style clothing and select an alias by which they are known in the sport.
Choosing an alias and determining what clothing you will wear is all part of the fun.
TVGS is home to multiple World and National Champions in the sport of Cowboy Fast Draw. The club
has both winter and summer ranges and each year since 2009, TVGS has hosted the Great Northwest
Territorial Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw over Memorial Day Weekend which attracts shooters from
around the country.
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H IS TO RIC A L C HU RC HE S
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Proud Sponsor of
Proud Sponsor of the Saloon
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TVGS Mission Statement:
The West in the 1880s in a town where everyone was Kind courteous and careful and your work would be
armed and respect was expected and given, Rules stronger than glue.
were simple and life was charmed. This is the part of history we’re promoting:
If you knew everyone was packn’ and might shoot Gun safety and the right to pack a gun,
straighter or faster than you, To relive this time as close as we can,
You’d likely be more understanding and a might Meet new friends and have some fun
friendlier, too.
You’d consider your hog leg always loaded and only We do this for each other
clear leather when prepared to go to work, We do it every day.
You’d be honest and hard working, thoughtful, We do it for America
trustworthy and true, And we do it the “Cowboy Way”
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OUNTRY R OADS
Bill McKeeth and his band “Country Roads” have a long
musical history. Bill, whose family roots are deep in Owyhee
county, has been playing since he was a teenager. He is a
charismatic vocalist whose guitar echoes the original
arrangements of the Old Country and Classics that he plays and
sings so masterfully. Along with the music is his running
commentary on life and music which is funny, gentle, and
insightful in the vein of Garrison Keillor.
Carolyn Johnson, who has accompanied Bill on bass for
seven years is also a lifelong musician. We play a host of
venues including coffee shops, cafes, senior living
establishments, and senior centers along with occasional out of town
engagements.
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RY B UCK
- bluegrass
A bluegrass band from Meridan Idaho, they are:
Rand Thompson Vocals, Mandolin)
David Skipper ( Vocals, Guitar
Doug Jenkins ( Fiddle)
Matthew Skipper (Guitar and Mandolin)
Mark Stolpe ( Bass)
You can hear samples of their music at
reverbnation.com/drybuck, or view their profile on
Facebook: facebook.com/Dry-Buck-
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10B LUE D OVE
music
Join “ Blue Dove” on Sunday morning for musical worship. They have been providing gospel tunes for 18
years with guitar, bass, violin, mandolin, and harmonica. John Larsen, Stan Eto, Darrell Watson and Gin Jones
make up this quartet. What a wonderful way to start off our final Day of Outpost celebration 2018!
B OISE C LOGGERS
music & dancing
The Boise Cloggers is a Dance Studio & School. They teach classes
for ages four and up, so if you are interested in learning check out their
blog and visit:
boisecloggers.com 2840 Wildwood St.
Boise, ID 83713-5069
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B OISE G ARRISON
We are a history group that does mostly living history with a few re-
enactments mixed in. Many of us have been doing living history and
doing reenactments for more than 15 years and some as few as 1 year, but
each of us have had a passion for history from a young age. We do a
mixture of impressions from both the Frontier Era and Civil War.
Murphy Outpost days for instance is a living history Frontier event for us,
where we dress up in
impressions of the soldiers that
were located in Owyhee
County along with some
civilians. There are more than the 3 of us that many of you have
seen, and we hope to bring more into the Murphy Outpost days
event this year. We are a great group of history lovers who happen
to have a common interest and passion in Frontier and Civil War
history. Please check us out this year, we are happy to try to answer
any questions as best we can, as we draw on knowledge from
historical documents, history books, and documentaries we lovingly
study. We plan to have some very interesting displays for you this
year including a partial display of a garrison camp and a Mountain
Howitzer. We appreciate the privilege we have of getting to display
our possessions we so cherish from a part of history we are
fascinated with, and to get to share what we know of it.
11K ID ’ S C ORNER
homestead animal rescue
Cory and Nancy Castro of Homestead Animal Rescue have lots of fun
activities in store for the younger crowd. Kids can look forward to a petting zoo,
sack races, treasure dig, piñatas full of candy and toys, roping and much more.
Find treasure and win prizes!!
Homestead Animal Rescue is a small family own farm/ranch, dedicated to
animal rescue. After rehabilitation, the animals serve as therapy for children
with special needs. Visitation is unlimited and always free of charge. Daycare
groups and families are welcome. HAR operates through donations and
volunteers. For more info please call –Nancy 208-703-0608. Visit them on FB.
W AGONS H O !
cal & marla clevenger
Wagon Masters, Cal & Marla Clevenger, have a treat in store for the
youngsters at Outpost Days, leading them in the creation of a personalized
cedar wood sign. The kids will brand and hand drill the wood, finishing
up with a hanging sign to take home with them.
The Clevengers attended Outpost Days 28 years ago, and the following
year started taking their Pioneering Adventure to the schools, where
students participate in 12 activities, giving them a better understanding of
pioneer life and the hardships our ancestors endured.
Look for Wagons Ho!, and make your keepsake to take home from Outpost Days!
M AKENZIE G USTAVSON
soloist
Makenzie Gustavson, 18, is a 2018 graduate of Skyview High
School, Nampa, ID. Kenzie has been singing since the age of three. Her
teachers include: Miss Elaine, Christie Cremer, and Honi Deaton.
She was introduced to the guitar at 13 and been under the guidance
of Tyler Wixom since. She has started to venture out by writing and
singing her own songs. Her other hobby is playing defender with the
Lady Hawks Lacrosse Team. She is involved in her church youth group
and sings with the worship team both in the youth group and regular
service.
Kenzie is going to go on to study at ISU, possibly majoring in Law
Enforcement and Sociology. Kenzie's ties to Owyhee County run deep;
her Grandfather was Gus Gustavson Mayor of Grand View from 1988 -
1994 and was the owner, along with his wife, Linda, of Gus's Gas for
35 years.
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RIME T IME S WINGERS
“Prime Time Swingers” hand clappin’, knee slappin’ make you
wanna jump up and dance fun!
Parties, Dances, Festivals, Rodeos, Special Events, Fundraisers
Bookings: 208.724.5542
Diana Cullin Director
PO Box 59 Kuna, ID, 83634 dkcots@q.com
H ORNY T OAD R ACE
children's activity
Every Year we have children and youth bring a Horny Toad that
they caught to race at the end of Outpost Days. So be sure to have your
toad ready at 4:00 on Sunday!
Sintermountain
QUARE D ANCERS
square & round dance
The purpose of the ISRDA is to encourage and promote
square and round dancing by the means of sponsoring valley
wide dance festivals, promote good will and fellowship among
clubs, promote public awareness and to promote activities
that will train and develop callers and cuers. The ISRDA
sponsors four dances a year: Yearling Round-Up, Funstitute, Round Dance
Festival, and Fall Jubilee.
bosco bosler, cuer
My wife and I started dancing in 1984, just for exercise. We did not
intend on wearing those funny clothes and dancing anywhere but at home club. What we found was a
community of people that wanted nothing from us, but for us to enjoy this lifetime sport—we have danced
with people from 8 to 92 years old. I started calling in 1990, and found that piece of life that was missing. I
have called in 14 states in the USA, Puerto Rico, Germany, Australia, and Austria. Square dancing is said to be
“Friendship set to music”. My idea of dancing is to have as much fun as we possibly can. This is supposed to
be fun! We have lived in Idaho for the past 37 years, and square dancing has filled this time with music, good
food, happy memories, and great friends all over the world!
13T ATTING
tina smith
Tina is a self-taught artisan, who learned her skill
from an old Workbasket publication and has been
tatting for over 45 years. She enjoys sharing her craft
with the community and participates in demonstrations
across the state.
She has also taught lessons both private and
public. Her creations include lace-edgings, doilies,
pillow-cases, note cards, clothing embellishments, lace
collars, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, and other
display pieces.
C ANING & W EAVING
jane nelson
I started caning as a house wife with one child in 1964. This expanded through the
years to wicker repair, basket weaving, rush, splint, seagrass, and a lot of other
weaving materials. As a Master Twigologist I have been on TV, done a couple of
videos and been in numerous newspaper articles. I helped weave the worlds largest
Fishing Creel, which is in Jackson Hole at Ripleys Believe it or Not. Three more
children and 3 caning shops later, now I only demonstrate the art at shows.
SMusic
ISTER ’ S P ROMISE
The Sister’s Promise trio was born from the exciting Gospel
Jubilee which was held weekly in the Treasure Valley for six years.
It was a successful effort by Steve Sumner to celebrate the Gospel
by bringing together music lovers from various churches in the
Treasure Valley. The Sister’s Promise trio is made up of three
individual soloists braided together, like a three strand rope, in
perfect harmony.
Margret Witt Donna Hayes Miss Elaine
Soloist, recording A beautiful soloist, Soloist, song writer,
artist, sang with song writer, music pianist, recording
many church music teacher and director, artist, vocal coach
teams, and has a keyboardist, sound and keyboard
stunning vocal tech and recording instructor.
presence. artist.
Sister’s Promise is available for concerts at local churches, special events and celebrations. For availability
and booking information please contact Paul Hey: 408.265.1226 or paulhey90@gmail.com
14H IT AND M ISS E NGINES
treasure valley antique power association
OCHS is very happy to welcome President will bseveral engines
demonstrating power usage prior to electricity. Steve Gilbert, of the
TVAPA to our Outpost Celebration this year. Let’s see what engine he
has in store for us on Sunday!
J UNIOR J AMMERS
music
The Junior Jammer Fiddlers are a large group of young
fiddlers ages 5 to 18 under the direction of Roberta
Pearce founder and co-director Katrina Nicolayeff, a 6x
National Fiddle Champion and 3x World Champion
Fiddler.
The Jammers perform a wide variety of fiddle styles,
including Western Swing, Irish, Traditional, Show
Tunes, Gospel and Bluegrass. The Junior Jammers are sure to start the hands clapping and feet stomping when
you hear them fiddle! They are a favorite at the National Old Time Fiddlers Contest held the 3rd full week of
June in Weiser ID. They will be performing on Tuesday evening the 19th. The Jammers are excited to
perform at Owyhee County’s Outpost Days! Roberta Pearce
Director of the Idaho Jr Jammer Fiddlers
C OUNTRY K EYBOARD
sharon o’neal
I was born in Oklahoma and raised in Kellogg Idaho. I am married
and have four children, five grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. I live in Emmett Idaho with my husband (Gary),
have been here for about 25 years.
I started singing in the bars when I was 17 in Kellogg Idaho.
My brother (David) and I had a little band and we played all around
that area. Then ,when I got older, I called on the Lord to be my
Savior and started singing on the praise team. I have been playing
assisted living and memory care units for the last 15 years. I've
done the farmers markets, harvest days, cherry festival, some
rodeo's, and Huntington ore for the Pioneer days.
This will be my first time in Murphy, and I am looking forward
to seeing your town and singing for you. Gonna be a lot of fun I am
sure. Thank you having me there to celebrate with you all.
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16D IAMONDS , R OBBERS
AND MORE
publication
The Owyhee County Historical Museum is pleased to announce the
publication of Owyhee Outpost #49. At 114 pages, is one of the largest
Outposts we have ever published.
To Idaho on Ohio Air in 1917 Joseph Scott
Jim Hyslop Gus Brackett
Chickens Hermano
Darlene Townsend John Larsen
Egg Money The Great Owyhee Diamond
Darlene Townsend Rushes of 1865 and 1892
Charles E. Osgood
Journal of Vina Shull Thompson
Three Creek Post Office It is available for purchase
& Mercantile for $12 at the OCHS bookstore,
Kimberly Williams Brackett or by mail.
L ADY L ANE
piano
Marjorie Lane began her classical training at the piano at the age of three
years, and has played professionally since she was seven. She has owned and
operated Encore Studios for 30 years, teaching music in Nampa.
Of British descent, Lady Lane is proud of her heritage. She is the 10th
generation granddaughter of Elder William Brewster, who orchestrated the
voyage of the Mayflower, authored the Mayflower Compact and organized
the First Congregational Church in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Yesteryear music is her specialty and her versatility stylings have
entertained many throughout the country. A “Song Catcher”, she has acquired
a vast repertoire of over 3600 songs by memory alone, her versatile stylings have entertained audiences from
“Sea to shining Sea” and beyond. The lady is pleased to be here to play “Just for you!”
C LYDE THE C AMEL
owned by gary & renee drake
Clyde was gifted to us by my uncle Paul Drake when he
was only six weeks old, he is now 18 years old and I love
taking him out and sharing with others.
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18B LACKSMITH
lost art
Byron "Butch" Hall was born in Shoshone, Idaho, where his
father was the Blacksmith of the town. He learned to work with
metal at an early age.
When he retired, he set up a small shop behind his home in
Marsing and enjoys a hobby of creating wrought iron pieces and
knifes.
“T HEM WERE THE D AYS ”
S TARRING THE OLDEST MAN OF IDAHO
clark heglar
An Informal, non-political blend of geology and geographical
descriptions, this presentation reflects on the history o the Indians, mountain
men, miners, loggers, ranchers, sheepmen, farmers, settlers, politicians, and
Heglar is a noted photographer courageous women that made Idaho and the American West.
published worldwide. After serving as
Staff photographer for Oh Idaho!, he A mix of personal stories, local and regional color, anecdotal tales, stories
started a series of presentations based and commentaries of the “oldster’s times”. As he shares the sometimes funny
on his knowledge of Idaho and the and little known quirks of Idaho history he tells the audience, “Only in Idaho
West. He is a recipient of an Idaho . . . You can’t make that up.”
Humanities Council grant to tour his
Robert Limbert presentation. Sponsored by the Idaho Humanities Council
M ODEL R AILROAD C LUB
caldwell mrc & historical society
We are so thankful that the Caldwell Model Railroad Club & Historical
Society have lent us one of their model tracks! It is of the Boise, Nampa, and
Owyhee Railroad. It is set up in the new Agricultural Building, we hope that
you will be able to come and view it!
809 Dearborn Street HO & N Scale Layouts
Caldwell, ID 83605
cmrchs2005@gmail.com Club Hours:
www.facebook.com/CMRCHS Wednesday 7-9 pm
www.cmrchs.org Saturdays 1-4 pm
1920
LjohnIVING M USEUM
larsen, betty good, bob schaffer
Throughout the Outpost Days celebration, historical characters will be
available to answer your questions and educate you on pioneer life in Owyhee
County. Among those, John Larsen as Colonel Dewey will talk about mining,
Famer Bob Schaffer will explain about planting crops, and you may attend class
with School Marm, Mrs. Good, in the old schoolhouse.
Linda Schaffer will portray a pioneer woman at the kitchen exhibit inside
the museum.
Photo is of Betty Good, who takes us back to
1875 to class in the one room schoolhouse.
F UNDRAISERS
Auctions, Food, Raffles & Much More
You won’t want to miss the Live & Buckaroo Breakfast: $6
Silent Auctions, Quilt & Gun Raffles, Pie Shop: Cinnamon Rolls, Pie and Ice Cream, Yummy Food!
and the Yard Sale featuring lots of
tools! Auction items are on display in Chuck Wagon Beef Dinner: $10 Adults $5 under 10
the McKeeth Hall. Enjoy the Old Fashioned Prices!
Tour of Historic Silver City on Horseback for 2
Dinner and Overnight Stay at the Idaho Hotel
21Rdonated
UGER M INI 14
by bob & linda schaffer
The Ruger Mini-14 offers inherent
accuracy, light weight, low recoil, and a
quick repeat shot capability that makes them the favorite of
ranchers and outdoorsmen. Best for small to medium-sized game hunting when
maneuverability and a few quick shots might be needed.
Barrel Length 18.5” Stock Disc. Hardwood
Capacity 5+1 Metal Finish Blued
Trigger Single-Stage Sights Blade Front, Adj. Rear
Safety Garand Barrel Disc. Hammer-Forged
OAL 38” Twist 1:9”
Weight 7 lbs Barrel Length Range 18.00” to 19.99”
Hand Right
C ONSTELLATION
quilt by charlene nettleton
Anyone who doesn’t know Charlene Nettleton, hasn’t been around
Murphy much. She is the wife of retired, long time Sheriff of Owyhee
County, Tim Nettleton and Charlene have lived here for forty-eight years.
Twenty-eight of those years she worked at the Owyhee County
Courthouse.
She started quilting when she retired eighteen
years ago. Crocheting and knitting are also some
of her talents. She has donated several quilts and
afghans to the Melba Community Auction and to
the Owyhee County Historical Society for fund
raising.
Thank you Charlene for all that you do.
Hand 86 in x 86 in
Raffle Tickets 1 for $1
or 6 for $5
Raffle will be drawn on June 3 rd after the Horny Toad Race
22Schedule
Event Saturday Sunday Location
Sister's Promise 10:00 AM --- Depot Stage
Prime Time Swingers 11:00 AM --- Depot Stage
Jr. Jammers 1:00 PM --- Depot Stage
Boise Cloggers 2:00 PM --- Depot Stage
Auction, Live 3:00 PM --- McKeeth Hall
Dry Buck 3:00 PM --- Depot Stage
Fiddle Express 4:00 PM --- Depot Stage
Chuchwagon Beef Dinner 5:00 PM --- Ag Building
Them were the Days - Oldest Man 6:00 PM --- Depot Stage
Blue Dove --- 11:00 AM Depot Stage
Country Keyboard - Sharon O'Neal --- 1:00 PM Depot Stage
Horny Toad Race --- 4:00 PM See Map
Lady Lane --- 12-3:00 PM In the Museum
Makenzie Gustavson, Soloist --- Noon Depot Stage
Square Dancers --- 3:00 PM Depot Stage
Pie Shop 10-5:00 PM 10-4:00 PM McKeeth Hall
Way Out West with Wild Horses 11 - Noon See Map
Buckaroo Breakfast 8 - 10:00 AM McKeeth Hall
Country Roads Noon --- Depot Stage
Model Railroad Club On Display Ag Building
Blacksmith Throughout Day Stamp Mill Lawn
Caning Throughout Day In the Museum
Quilting Throughout Day In the Museum
Clyde the Camel Throughout Day Wandering
Colonel Dewey Throughout Day Stamp Mill
Cowboy Fast Draw Throughout Day School Alleyway
Farmer Bob Throughout Day In Yard by Cabin
Fort Boise Garrison Throughout Day North Depot Lawn
Kid's Corner Throughout Day Stamp Mill Lawn
Yard Sale Throughout Day Behind Museum
Tatting Throughout Day --- In the Museum
Wagons Ho Throughout Day --- Stamp Mill Lawn
Hit and Miss Engines --- Throughout Day Front of School House
School Marm When the School Bell Rings In the School House
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