Historic Fisher House in Weiser

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Of the 4 surviving daughters, we came to know Willie more intimately.  She referred to herself as the black sheep in the family because learning was difficult.  She managed to get through St. Margaret’s School for Girls in Boise, but instead of going directly onto college, she took her allotment money and went to Paris!  She eventually completed university, but it was only later in life when she was finally diagnosed with dyslexia! 

As young girls she and a sister left several inscribed messages on our attic walls, some of which were only discovered during the centennial celebration of the house.  They have all been preserved!   All five sisters became remarkable, independent, and successful women.  None of the Fisher descendants remain in Weiser, but their family home and story remain a tangible link to their role in the development of Weiser and Idaho.   

This was so sweet that I couldn’t help but include it.  Emily Coulter (Liz Mowrey’s mom) was good friends with Wilma Fisher.  Some years ago, Liz shared some of her family history with us, including a couple pieces of correspondence between those two friends.  Here’s an invitation Willie sent to Emily.  Not sure how to reconcile the postmark date a month following the dance.  Another of life’s mysteries! (NOTE: Actually the postmark was the previous year – with the small social circle, if they didn’t get the invitations out early, everyone’s calendar was already filled up – Michael Gribbin)