He also needed more range than was obtainable near there and he came into the Lake Alice country, and established a sub-station about a mile northwest of the Pearson wells, Wallace's wells then became a watering place for many travelers. In due time. Wallace's business took him to Scottsbluff, and he and his family have resided in that city for about all the life of the municipality. He is now a heavy dealer in livestock for range or feeding purposes and in banking business at Henry (1919).

John Caddis located on Snake creek at the

same time that Wallace went there, and his daughter Nellie, who later became Mrs. Wallace, and together they have followed the trail of human events, and shared the joys and responsibilities for over a quarter. of a century.

Turner Harris come into the Snake creek country in 1888, and went over to Mud Springs for his selection. This place also developed and became a postoffice. Were it not for this, the postoffice department and the Burlington railroad would be asked to change the name of meaningless "Simla" to "Mud Springs." As that railroad station south of Bridgeport is the location of the famous Mud Springs of history.

The Mud Springs in Sioux county soon passed to the hands of the Schoonovers, and they in turn sold it to Ed Eastman. Eastman used to live at Minatare, and was identified in the story of Jimmy Moore, related elsewhere.

Eastman wanted more land, and Mrs. Eastman secured a divorce on very good grounds of periodical intoxication. She then took a claim near his land, and in due time made final proof. Then Mr. and Mrs. Eastman secured a license and went before a magistrate to remarry.