In February, 1881, a meeting of miners…
source date: 1890
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or business, and after a short run overtook bruin, roped him around the neck and then dragged him to death. The bear weighed 300 pounds. — Wilcox Stockman. From Ihe July 13, 1890, Issue of The Enterprise Science Vs* Brute Hugh Love’s Great Bear Fight From the Kingston Shaft. In February, 1881, a meeting of miners was called for the purpose of laying out a town. James Smith gave up his claim to the ranch. The site was surveyed and platted by Trumbor & Beebe. Lots were distributed and building commenced. Considerable discussion ensued as to what would be the best name for the town, some wanting Chloride, others the original name, Pyrites. Chloride was considered by the majority as being the most suggestive and con- sequently was adopted. During the month of May, 1881, Hugh Love had one of the most thrilling and desperate en- counters with a bear that ever man had and live to narrate it. It is one instant where facts are stranger than fiction. There are many liv- ing witnesses to the truth of the circumstances.