NIBLEY
near La Grande
November 6, 1903: “A deed has been filed with the county recorder whereby J. D. Casey and wife sold a half interest in their timber holdings, located in the Blue mountains in the vicinity of Meachem, to C. W. Nibley for $5000. It comprises tract of about 1,000 acres. This is one of the largest timber deals that has been recorded for some time. Mr. Nibley is given nearly 10 years in which to remove the timber. He is also given the right to establish sawmills and other necessary machinery and transportation lines on the property, to be used in carrying away the products.” (The Glendale News)