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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb Feb. 22, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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RALPH BETHURUM
 
	Ralph Bethurum is one of the younger men of the Pend d'Oreille 
valley and is an industrious and capable citizen, whose labors have wrought 
out good results. He dwells about nine miles east from Westbranch on a 
quarter section that he took as government land. The same supports about 
one million feet of excellent saw timber and is a valuable piece of land. 
Mr. Bethurum took this homestead in 1901 and has devoted himself to clearing 
portions of it. He has erected a beautiful residence and has various other 
improvements in evidence.
	Ralph Bethurum was born in Dade county, Missouri, on January 30, 
1878, the son of Isaac and Margret (Lawson) Bethurum, who are mentioned 
elsewhere in this volume. He was educated in the various places where the 
family lived, as in Dade county, Missouri, Spokane, and other places. He 
continued his studies until he had attained the age of sixteen and then was 
forced, on account of the failure of his eyesight, to abandon further 
training in the schools. From that time until he had attained his majority, 
he continued with his parents and then, as stated above, he took his present 
place.
	Mr. Bethurum is a true blue Republican and is always interested in 
the questions of the day. He is one of the stable young men of the community 
and has the respect and esteem of all.