Emmons County history : compiled for the bicentennial, 1976

• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: North Dakota State Library 2014
• Subjects: Douglas Island; Ida; Payne; Volk; Washburn; Beaver Creek
• Online Access: http://cdm16921.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/ndsl-books/id/13315

Leach purchased the Cannonball Ferry and went into partnership with a Mr. Hewitt. During a severe storm in June 1901 the boat was sunk near shore, but easily raised with a block and tackle. In August of that year Leach bought Hewitt out. In June 1904 Leach had a new gasoline ferry 71'xl4'...