150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 3 FOURTH OF JULY AT 8 MILE THE FOURTH AT EIGHT MILE - The good people of Eight Mile and vicinity met together on the morning of the Fourth on the farm of Mr. Patterson, where a beautiful arbor had been constructed in a grove of trees adjacent to the clear running stream. On our arrival we found quite a large gathering, numbering something over two hundred, men women and children, who were seated about, seemingly having a good time. The hour for the commencement of the ceremonies having arrived, Captain John Darrah, acting as President, called the meeting to order. The exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Hill; then singing by the choir; then reading of the Declaration of Independence, by Mr. Hall, and then the oration by the Rev. Mr. Condon. All was gotton [sic] through with nicely and apparently to the satisfaction of all. Mr. Condon took for his theme "The American Flag," and handled his subject in a masterly manner. After the oration, came the dinner that had been prepared by the good wives and daughters of the surrounding county.- Everybody was invited to walk up and help themselves; which they did to their entire satisfaction. Directly after dinner there was a sack race, which made considerable sport for the youngsters. After enjoying another hour in social conversation, we "jumped into the wagon" and in company with several ladies and children and the Rev. Thomas Condon, we were driven by our old friend, Mr. Jacob Broadwell, to town, where we arrived all safe and much pleased with the manner in which we had spent our Fourth of July, 1873. July 12, 1873 Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 3 THE DALLES FIRE FIGHTERS ILL-EQUIPPED FOR DISASTER OUR FIRE DEPARTMENT - The fact is beyond contradiction, The Dalles has as good a Fire Department and as good firemen as can be found in any town on the Coast. Of course when we say this we include Mr. Emile Schutz, if he does reside at Camp Watson, in Grant county, for we DO think, without prejudice to the merits of any other individual, he is the very best fireman this city has ever had, and is a jolly, good, clever gentleman too, to boot. But what we were going to say is this: Our Fire Department is composed of good and experienced firemen - with the poorest apparatus, the poorest hose and the poorest materials to work with we have ever seen. Now then - we, the people of The Dalles, are all interested in having an effective Fire Department, so let us put our heads to work and see if we can't find some way by which money can be raised for this purpose. The Department should have a new hand engine, one four-wheel hose carriage, one hook and ladder truck, about two thousand feet of new hose and a new two story house to meet in. Next we want more fire-hydrants and cisterns. With these improvements it would be a great satisfaction to be a member of the Fire Department; but to be compelled to work with old worn-out hose that bursts on every occasion when it is used, it is anything but a pleasure. Since writing the above we learn it is the intention of the City Council as soon as it can be accomplished, that the tract of land known as the "Government Garden" will be laid out in town lots and sold, and the money will be taken to place our Fire Department in a good working condition. It is well known that the City Council have no authority to levy a tax for that purpose, but so anxious are the members of the Council to do something for the "fire laddies" that they have resolved upon the method above referred to raise the money. We hope that the last project may work and that before another New Year comes around the Fire Department of this city may be able to compete with any Department of the small towns on this Coast with its apparatus as it now does with its experienced firemen. December 30, 1876 Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

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In the early 1950's or late 1940's,the Columbia would freeze over. When it broke loose it could cause lots of damage downriver. The Town of Vanport near Portland was wiped out by the ice at one time. Terrible mess. Clyde ----- Original Message ----- From: Darlene Casteel<mailto:dcasteel@masterpiece.metrobbs.com> To: oregon@rootsweb.com<mailto:oregon@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 7:12 AM Subject: Re: [OREGON] Ice Holds Trade in Death Grip Part 2 A really interesting article. I didn't realize the Columbia ever froze over, although I can remember my early years in Josephine county when we had snow 2-3 feet deep. None of this happens anymore. Darlene ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OREGON-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:OREGON-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

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A really interesting article. I didn't realize the Columbia ever froze over, although I can remember my early years in Josephine county when we had snow 2-3 feet deep. None of this happens anymore. Darlene

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 3 TIMELINE April 25, 1875 Sophmores [sic] from Rutgers College stole a cannon from the campus of College of New Jersey (Princeton University) and started the Rutgers-Princeton Cannon War. 1875 St. Paul's Episcopal Church constructed at Fifth and Union, The Dalles. May 17, 1875 The first Kentucky Derby is won by Aristides. January 31, 1876 All Native Americans are ordered to move into reservations. February 2, 1876 The National League of Professional Baseball clubs of Major League Baseball is formed. 1876 Baldwin Saloon constructed, The Dalles. March 7, 1876 Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone. March 10, 1876 Alexander Braham Bell makes the first successful telephone call by saying "Mr. Watson, come here, I want you." May 18, 1876 Wyatt Earp begins working for Marshal Larry Deger in Dodge City, Kansas. June 25, 1876 Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer leads 300 men into battle against the forces of Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse at Little Bighorn. July 4, 1876 The United States celebrates its centennial. August 1, 1876 Colorado is admitted as 38th state. August 8, 1876 Alexander Graham Bell patents the mimeograph. January 8, 1877 Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle in Montana. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 2 ICE HOLDS TRADE IN DEATH GRIP Neither locks nor portage rail roads, can cope with the rigor of our climate so as to prevent obstruction to business; then there remains but two other means of successfully meeting the difficulties presenter - a continuous rail road from here to Portland, or a wagon road. We dismiss the rail road for the present because it will cost more money than we have to invest in that kind of an enterprise, and if built, and when built, the capital to build it must come from abroad. What we now want is something that will meet the present business demands of the country with stock raising as its basis. A couple of hundred thousand of dollars judiciously expended will give us a good practical wagon road, from this place to Portland, with such an outlet our stock men can consult the condition of their stock and that of the market and drive accordingly, and thus save not only a large amount in cost of transportations, but a sum perhaps equal to the steamboat or rail road charge in shrinkage incident to shipping stock fresh from the grazing grounds. Let us look at this wagon road proposition from other than the stock growers stand point. This place is to-day in uninterrupted wagon road communication with all parts of the United States east of the Cascades range of mountains. The files of papers upon our table show no interruption between this city and all points east from Maine to Texas, which the registers of our hotels show that people from all points beyond gather here from all sections of the vast continent, and here they come to a dead halt by reason of the ice in the Columbia. From Kelton to this place is one uninterrupted sheet of snow, yet the wheels of the Northwestern Stage company roll over it with undiminished speed. From here to Grant county the gleaming whiteness of winter's mantle envelopes all, yet the stage comes and goes at its appointed time, freighted with mails, passengers and treasure. The treasure now accumulating in Wells Fargo's Express office awaiting shipment to parties below, mostly in Portland, where it was sent to liquidate liabilities and stop interest, remains here for an indefinite period. While we are more than friendly to the building of a railroad from here or by here to Portland, Salt Lake, or any other place, as preliminary thereto as well as to cheaply and effectually give our own producers and outlet to market, we urge upon all who are interested in the development of the Upper Columbia to unite in sentiment and action in constructing a good wagon road down the Columbia river, and thus enable us and those below who do business with us, in successfully running the ice blockade. The U.S. Mail is now carried on the backs of men between this city and Portland. The last mail arrived on last Thursday. December 13, 1873 Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 2 ICE HOLDS TRADE IN DEATH GRIP (Text Only) Photo: Pictured is Second Street in the mid-1880s. On December 18, 1884, in blizzard conditions, a Union Pacific Train left The Dalles with 148 passengers. It was to arrive in Portland later that same day. Just west of Hood River it was trapped between two avalanches. The train finally arrived in Portland on January 7, 1884 - three weeks late. THE DALLES AND SANDY WAGON ROAD - Another ice blockade of the Columbia river, suspending all business between the population residing in the Upper Columbia, and that of the Lower and sea board; brings us face to face with the question of a more reliable medium of communication between the two sections of our country. The solution of this problem has from time to time engaged the serious consideration of the best minds of the North Pacific slope, evolving in its theoretical treatment numerous schemes and suggestions, many of which if put into material form and practical operation, would, if not wholly obliterate the climatic and physical impediments that naturally obstruct free and uninterrupted communication and exchange of commodities between the two regions, greatly modify such hinderances. [sic] Taking the problem with the conditions it presents, under the present state of affairs, climatic, social and commercial, we deem it best, for the immediate wants of the upper Columbia that we concentrate our energies upon the plan which is most compatible with our present ability to put into successful and early operation. Were the waters of the Columbia never frozen so as to present a surface as impervious to water crafts of all kinds as a lava bed, then but one class of improvements would be thought of and required, that is cheap and efficient portage either by locking the Cascades and the Dalles or railroads. But, however ample and costly the works may be to evade these points of obstruction in the navigation of the river, the most formidable impediment remains unmitigated. [sic] The seal of winter will as effectually close navigation when millions have been expended upon locks and portage rail roads, free to all, as it did in the past poetic ago. "When rolled the Oregon And heard no sound save its own splashing." The climatic condition of the problem must not be overlooked, and it is worse than idle to ignore it, and predicate business as vast and increasing as that of this region, upon the hope of exceptional mild winter. We are dwellers in a high northern latitude, a fact we must recognize in preparing for the actual business of life. The history of this river admonishes us that at sometime between November and March, the river will be closed by ice. This interruption may be of only a few weeks duration but it is liable to continue for months. It has and may again extend to a period of near one quarter of a year, and that at the very part of the year when transportation and communication is the most required by our stock interest which for some years to come will continue to be the grant productive interest of this region about which we write. [to be continued] Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1911 BRIDE AND GROOM RETURN Fred Vinson and bride arrived home from Quincy this week and Mr. Vinson has resumed his position in the Co-Op Store. We copy the following from the Plumas Bulletin: At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Luman on Main St., Quincy last evening, Mr. Frederick Claude Vinson of Alturas, Modoc County and Miss Minnie Irene Cook of Quincy were united in marriage, Rev. J. W. Huston performed the ceremony. Only relatives and a few invited guests were present to witness the event. While Mr. Vinson is a stranger to our people, his bride is well known in Quincy and in eastern Plumas, where a wide circle of friends join in wishing the young couple happiness and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Vinson will make their future home in Alturas. BOYS LOST TWO BOYS AGED EIGHTEEN AND NINETEEN LOST ON MOUNT SHASTA, WHILE ON HUNTING TRIP WEDDING BELLS THREE HAPPY COUPLES EMBARK ON THE SEA OF MATRIMONY THIS WEEK (Unable to read the article) Married were: Mr. S. E. Farmer to Mrs. Lizzie E. Simmons of Cedarville, no date, On Wednesday, Sept. 27, General Bettendorf to Annie M. Lyons, and On Sunday, Oct. 1, Charles M. Mariotte and Lotin S. Niles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Niles. LOCAL AND PERSONAL WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1911 FOUND DEAD IN BED Last Friday, Coroner Thomas Frawley received a message from Bidwell, asking him to come over and investigate the death of Thomas Ferris, who was found dead in bed at Twelve Mile Creek, near Bidwell that morning. Accordingly, Mr. Frawley and Mr. Sisson, the undertaker, went over in the Yates auto, to investigate the case. Dr. Leithead was secured to make a complete autopsy, which disclosed the fact that valvular disease of the heart was the cause of death. The deceased, Frank Ferris was a rancher of Warner Valley and had come into Bidwell to purchase his winters’ supply of provisions. He was returning home and stopped at the station at Twelve Mile Creek to stay all night. A couple of boys slept in the same room with him and when they awoke in the morning, they dressed and left the room without noticing anything was wrong. Later, Mr. Ferris failed to come to breakfast and on examination was found to have been dead several hours. Mr. Ferris was aged 58 years, and has a mother and brother living at San Jose. The body was embalmed and brought over to Alturas and the brother arrived from San Jose the first of this week, to take charge of the remains, which we understand will be taken to his own home for burial. (1:2) ALLEN – WALLS Last Sunday evening, October 9. 1911, the lives of Edmond Wall and Miss Agnes Allen were united in matrimony, the nuptial knot being tied by Rev. Isaac Clark Crook. The ceremony was performed at the Congregational Church, in the presence of a few invited guests, being principally relatives of the contracting parties. After the ceremony was complete and congratulations had been offered and accepted, all present repaired to the Morse Hotel, where a dainty supper was served, which was greatly enjoyed by all. The bride is the daughter of Felix Allen and is a charming young lady, who is well known in this community. The groom is the son of John Wall, the pioneer rancher of Pine Creek. We join their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for a long and prosperous life. SMITH – TIERNEY This week we received an announcement containing the news that Mr. W. H. Tierney and Miss Daisy Smith were married on October 5th, 1911, at Reno, Nevada. These two young people are well and favorably known in Modoc County and have scores of warm friends who extend congratulations and best wishes. Miss Smith is a native daughter of Alturas and has mad herself famous as a literary worker of great talent. Mr. Tierney at present is interested in valuable real estate holdings in Surprise Valley and makes friends wherever he goes. Mr. and Mrs. Tierney went on to San Francisco, where they will make an extended visit. LOCAL AND PERSONAL The infant son of W. S. Jacobs died at Lake City, Cal., on September 28th, 1911. (4:1) Born – At Lake City, Cal., October 2, 1911, to the wife of G. M. Warrens, a daughter. A son was born to the wife of D. H. Grove, at Cedarville on October 1, 1911, but the little one lingered but a short time, passing away the day of its birth. (4:1) Mrs. George Tolson, of Eagleville, is now very seriously ill at Woodland. Her husband and children went a few days ago to be with her. Will Kingsbury has been suffering from a sore hand during the past few days, having crushed it badly between two cars while working at the depot. T. J. Linville, of this county and Miss Edna Kidwell, of Princeton, Cal., were married at the home of the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kidwell, on September 26th, 1911. The happy couple immediately left for Modoc County, where they will reside. Mrs. James Roberts, of Davis Creek, was here yesterday, on her way to Colusa, where she will spend the coming winter with her sister, Mrs. Emma Seaver. She left on this mornings’ train. Frank Cook arrived here last week to visit his brothers, Herbert Arthur and John Percy Cook. He holds the position of purser on one of the steamers of the Panama-Pacific line, plying between Panama and San Francisco, but has just returned from a visit to England, where he went to witness the Coronation and to visit his relatives. L. A. Dyke returned a few days ago from a lengthy stay at Sacramento, where he took his wife for an operation for appendicitis, which had been performed at the White Hospital. Mrs. Dyke is staying with her brother at Red Bluff until she regains her strength sufficiently to return home. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1911 MORE WEDDINGS SEVERAL HAPPY COUPLES JOINED IN THE BONDS OF HOLY MATRIMONY BENNER – STREET Last Sunday evening, Oct. 15th, 1911, an impressive marriage ceremony was performed, after the close of the usual Sunday evening service at the Congregational Church in Alturas. The contracting parties were A. L. Benner and Jennie Street, both well known and highly respected residents of Cedarville. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Isaac Clark Crook, pastor of the church, in his usual dignified and impressive way. Next morning, the newly married couple returned by auto to Cedarville, where they will make their home. The New Era joins their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage through like. EMERY – RILEY Last Wednesday evening, a quiet wedding was solemnized in the parlor of the Curtis Hotel in Alturas, the contracting parties being Mr. V. V. Emery of Davis Creek and Miss Clara Belle Riley of Cedarville. Only a few witnesses were present. These two young people are well and favorably known in this vicinity, the groom being a brother of Albert Emery, who for many years has been a resident of Alturas. We join their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes. RINEHART – STONE With only a few intimate friends present, Clarence D. Rhinehart (Rinehart) and Miss Myrtle Stone were made man and wife at the M. E. Church at Lakeview, at one o’clock P.M. last Sunday, Rev. Melville T. Wire officiating. Mr. and Mrs. George B. Graves were the attendants. Both the young people are very popular in Lakeview, the groom being a partner in the auto livery garage and the bride, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stone, now of Valley Falls. Immediately after the ceremony they left by auto for Alturas. HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZEN CROSSES GREAT DIVIDE Lake City, Modoc County, Calif. Wallace W. Cramton passed quietly away at the home of his son, Oliver, where he had been confined to his bed for about seven weeks. Mr. Cramton had been suffering for several months from cancer of the liver, which caused his death Oct. 3rd. all that loving hands could do was done to comfort him in his last days. Mr. Cramton was born in Rockford, Ill., November 10th, 1844. When a young man he moved to Tescott, Kansas, where he married Ida E. Putnam, July 6th, 1876. To them was born 3 children, of which only two survive him. Mrs. Ida Cramton was called home by death June 6th, 1881. Mr. Cramton was again married June 13th, 1883, to Miss Mary E. Nutt; to them was born three sons, Bert, Oliver and Franklin, of which Oliver and Frank survive him. On September 11th, 1809, second Mrs. Mary E. Cramton was called home by death. Some six or seven years ago, Mr. Cramton being in poor health, came west to the lower part of the state, where he met a man from Surprise Valley, who told him about Mr. m. Hotchkiss, his old time friend from boyhood, whom he hadn’t seen or heard from for some years. Then Mr. Cramton came on up here to see his old friend. When he arrived here he liked Surprise so well that he bought himself a ranch here, where he and his sons Oliver and Frank have resided ever since, some five years, I think. Mr. Cramton was a man who seemed to be liked and loved by all who knew him. We wish many more such men as Mr. Cramton who has proven himself would come and locate here. (1:1) WEDDED AT LAKE CITY Last Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1911, a quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Rev. G. W. Reynolds. The contracting parties being, Miss Mary Daniels and Mr. Earl E. Heard, both well known young people of Lake City. The bride is the daughter of Cyrus Daniels, who is a well known farmer at that vicinity and the groom of Lake City’s farmers. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. W. Reynolds, it was witnessed by a few intimate friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Heard will make their future home at the Boyd Spring Ranch, south east of Fort. Bidwell. The young couple have the best wishes of their many friends. LOCAL AND PERSONAL A. E. Chambers, of Clover Swale, had the misfortune to break his arm a few days ago. Born – On Wednesday, October 11, 1911, to Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Laver, a son. Weight 11-pounds. Last Friday morning, John J. Lauer, the electrician, received a message that his father had been killed at Sisson by falling from a barn and immediately left with Ray Summers in an auto for that place. (4:1) J. M. Thompson has been in very poor health for sometime past and will leave this week for the lower part of the state for medical treatment. He has many friends here who hope he will soon be restored to good health. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tierney returned home last week and are now residing in the J. D. Mulkey house. They cut short their intended tour through the state on account of Mr. Tierneys’ mother arriving here from Washington on a visit and will make their big trip late on. Last Thursday was Columbus Day, one of our new State holidays and cases, which had been set in Justice and Superior Court for that date, had to be postponed. This is the first time this holiday has been celebrated in California, although it is a legal holiday in many other States and commemorates the date on which the famous discoverer caught his first glimpse of the new world. Miss Dorothy Gloster, book-keeper at the Co-Op store of this place, is suffering from a fractured elbow, which she received while driving to Cedarville last week, in company with her sister, Miss Catherine Gloster. While going down the grade in Cedar Pass, when something went wrong with the harness and Miss Dorothy jumped out of the buggy hastily to fix it, but her foot slipped and she fell upon her arm, fracturing the bone. Marriage Licenses were issued by the county clerk last Saturday to Noel D. Heard and Miss Gertrude R. Hayes both of Lake City; also to Earl E. Heard and Miss Mary J. Daniels of Lake City. Born – At Alturas, Calif., Oct. 18th, 1911, to the wife of Leon Estes, a son. Weight 9 ½-pounds. Born – At Alturas, Calif., Oct. 12th, 1911, to the of Norris Phillips, a daughter. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1911 DIED OF HEART DISEASE Charles Everson returned last week from a trip to his mines, where he was called by a telegram announcing that his friend John Stoneveldt, to whom he has leased the mines for the winter, had died suddenly from heart trouble. Mr. Stoneveldt, who is well known in Alturas, has been suffering from heart disease for many years and leaves a large number of friends here to mourn his loss. Mr. Everson immediately went to superintend the funeral, which took place in Winnemucca, after which he returned to his mines and made arrangements to lease them to another party. (1:3) SERIOUSLY HURT MRS EDMUND WALL, SERIOUSLY HURT, WHILE RIDING AFTER CATTLE WITH HER HUSBAND Last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Agnes Wall, wife of E. A. Wall and a bride of only a few days, was thrown from her horse while riding on the plateau above the powerhouse on Pine Creek and came near being killed outright. As near as we can learn, the sad accident occurred while Mrs. Wall, in company with her husband and her sister, Mill Olive Allen, were all riding after cattle. The horse, which Mrs. Wall was riding, stepped on a rolling stone and fell, throwing her to the ground with terrible force. Her head struck a rock as she fell, rendering her unconscious. Her husband remained with her, endeavoring to restore her to consciousness, while her sister hurriedly rode to send assistance. Dr. Stile was telephoned for and at once hastened to the scene of the accident in an auto. Several of the neighbors were also summoned by phone and promptly hurried to offer what aid they could render, among them being Mrs. Cantrall and Mr. and Mrs. Trumbe. After examination by the doctor, it was found that her scalp was torn very badly, but at first it was impossible to determine whether or not the skull was fractured. However, we are now informed that such is not the case and that the patient is getting along nicely. If no complications arise, it is thought that she will soon be on the road to recovery. SERIOUS AUTO ACCIDENT Last Friday night Dr. J. T. Meredith of Cedarville came very nearly being killed by an auto accident. He was going from Cedarville to the home of Mrs. F. M. Martin, about a mile and a half north of Bidwell. Mrs. Martin being critically ill at that time. While going along a grade the other side of Bidwell, Dr. Meredith lost control of his machine and the auto plunged off the grade, turning over three times. He was thrown from the car and had three ribs broken, besides being badly cut and bruised. Another gentleman who was with Dr. Meredith at the time, had his head badly cut by being thrown from the auto, but otherwise was not seriously injured. Mrs. Martin, the patient whom Dr. Meredith was going to attend, passed away early Saturday morning. Dr. Meredith is getting along as well as could be expected, but will not be around for sometime yet. His auto is a complete wreck. (1:4) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Almira Knight died in Adin, Cal. October 15th, 1911, aged 94 years, 1 month and 19 days. She was the mother of George H. Knight, the merchant of Adin. (4:1) Miss May Johnson, of Adin, Cal. and Ellis E. Crom, of Geneva, Nebraska, were married at the home of the brides’ parents near Adin, October 18th, 1911. Mrs. Harriet E. Knox, one of the pioneer women of California died at Bieber on October 14th, 1911, aged 76 years. She came to California in 1859. (4:1) Mrs. Lorenzo D. Frakes, of Warner Valley, died at Fort Bidwell on October 14th, 1911. She was formerly post-mistress at Warner Valley and had many friends in Modoc County. (4:1) An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted in Superior Court yesterday, to Mrs. Mollie Rucker, from W. G. Rucker, on grounds of desertion. Mrs. Rucker and Mabel Harvey were present as witnesses. Gee Jim, an aged Chinaman, who has been employed as cook here in Alturas for several years, died Monday of a stroke of apoplexy. L. H. Sisson took charge of the body as undertaker and the remains will be buried in the Masonic cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Masonic Lodge in China, having belonged to the order 38 years and by reason of that had the right to purchase a lot in the Masonic Cemetery here, which he did sometime ago. We are informed that many of the Chinese are members of the Masonic order and it is claimed by some that fraternal organization was founded first in China many centuries ago. (4:1) E. Van Loan of Berkeley is in town this week, visiting his son Herbert van Loan. J. J. Lauer, the electrician, returned Monday night from a trip to Red Bluff, where he was called by the sudden death of his father, John Lauer at that place. Mr. Lauer informs us that his father’s death was caused by falling from the roof of a barn, on which he was engaged in nailing shakes. He was unconscious when picked up from the ground and died almost instantaneously. (4:2) INDIAN WEDDING Desiring to conform to the best established views of Christian conduct, Mr. Ben Jones of Fort Bidwell and Miss Bessie Chiloquin of the same place, came to Alturas and secured from Mr. L. S. Smith a dully authorized Marriage License. This they presented Tuesday evening to Rev. Isaac Clark Crook, who performed the religious ceremony, which made them husband and wife. The scope and dignity of the ceremony was fully comprehended by the pair, who entered into the sacred thoughts and vows with understanding and noble feeling. Mr. Jones is a practical farmer and Mrs. Jones has proved herself equipped for life in different ways. She has been an assistant teacher at Fort Bidwell and religiously is an active member of the Methodist Church near Klamath Reservation. They left this morning for Klamath Reservation, where they will make their future home among the former friends of Mrs. Jones. Prosperity and happiness, we sincerely trust will follow them all the days of their lives. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 2 TIMELINE November 17, 1872 The State of New York grants the National Rifle Association a charter. 1872 Oregon Legislature appropriates $50,000 to build a wagon road from the mouth of the Sandy River to The Dalles. September 3, 1872 Baptist Church is established in The Dalles. March 1, 1872 Yellowstone National Park Act preserves the watershed of the Yellowstone River for the enjoyment of the people. November 5, 1872 Ulysses S. Grant easily wins a second presidential term by defeating Horace Greeley. November 29, 1872 Modoc War begins with Battle of Lost River near Tule Lake, California. November 29, 1873 First Battle of the Stonghold [sic] during the Modoc War in Northern California. March 1, 1873 E. Remington and Sons begin production on the first practical typewriter. June 4, 1873 Captain Jack is captured bringing the Modoc War to an end. July 21, 1873 Jesse James and his gang pull of the first successful train robbery in the west. September 18, 1873 New York stock market crashes, starting the panic of 1873. 1873 "Daisy Ainsworth" Steamship built at The Dalles under the direction of master builder John Holland. 1873 Court Street Grade School constructed, The Dalles. May 20, 1874 Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patent blue jeans using copper rivets at stress points. July 1, 1874 The first public zoo opens in Philadelphia. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY March 30, 2007 PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. JUDGE INSTRUCTS JURY A CHARGE TO THE JURY - "Gentlemen of the jury," charged a Western judge, "in this case the counsel on both sides are unintelligible, the witnesses on both sides are incredible, and the plaintiff and defendant are both such characters, that to me it is indifferent which way you give a verdict." Date Unknown Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY March 30, 2007 PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. (Text Only) Photo: The Weekly Times-Mountaineer previously The Daily Mountaineer, finds a new home in The Dalles on Washington Street. OUR NEW OFFICE To-day we move into our new office building on the east side of Washington street, between Mr. Thomas Miller's stove and tin store, and Messrs. Brooks and McFarland's dry good store. Owing to the increase of our business, the rooms that we have occupied for nearly six years in the Post office building have become too small to comfortably hold our material and presses; and, to keep pace with the times, we have built us an office, that we think is superior to anything of the kind in the State. The room is 40x18 feet, with six windows, giving an abundance of light. We feel proud of our new office and invite all our friends and patrons to give us a call. The carpenter work was done by Mr. John Adams and the painting by Mr. Michael FitzGerald, and right well have they both performed their work. April 26, 1873 Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY March 30, 2007 PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. NO FOLDING 'TENTS LIKE ARABS' THINGS ABOUT OUR CITY - Perhaps the most striking feature of our city to a stranger is the number of pleasant homes, not merely places to stay at, but home-like spots, where one may see comfort at least and often elegance. Many times during the past summer we have heard strangers remark concerning the number of pleasant residence which grace our little town, so different from most places of its size on this Coast. We were thinking over some of the improvements of the year. We have grown a little, and that little has been a permanent growth. Not a simple pitching of tents or nailing up of shanties; 'tis not that our town is full this Winter, but that during the past season our citizens have been gathering about them the things which betoken permanence. We can count several places in town that have become attractive in the line of a hang-up-your-hat-ativeness. New siding, new shingles, new fences, new houses, new paint, newly arranged gardens, newly planted trees and vines, are signs of homes and home-life. We have been perhaps too much a nomadic people. The tendency of the people and things on our Coast is to "fold their tents like the Arabs, and like them steal away." To seek new pastures, rather than strive to enrich the old, where the grass grows short. Hence, we feel like taking courage for the future, in the knowledge that pleasant homes with cheerful hearts in them and strong arms to sustain and protect them, are the surest indices of steady growth and healthy prosperity. December 26, 1874 Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

THE DECADES OF HISTORY March 30, 2007 PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. ARSONIST TORCHES THE RINK THE RINK - On last Sunday morning at about 2 o'clock, an attempt was made to destroy the Rink by fire. The incendiary placed a pile of combustible material against the rear portion of the building and set fire to it. Mr. Whitmore, who lives in the neighborhood, got out of bed about this time to attend to one of his children, and on looking out of the window discovered the fire. He immediately gave the alarm and ran to the Rink, and bursting open the front door rushed in, where he found a bucket of water, which he dashed upon the flames. This had a tendence [sic] to check it and after applying a few more buckets of water the fire was put out. Had Mr. Whitmore been a few minutes later the entire building would undoubtedly have been consumed with those adjoining. The damage done to the Rink amounted to about twenty dollars. We are informed that our City Marshal has some clue as to who the incendiary is. He is supposed to be the same person who set fire to Waldron Bros' building adjoining their drug store, about two years ago. We have no idea who the suspected party is, but should he be caught in the act on his next attempt, we hope some one will shoot the top of his head off. February 28, 1874. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle's Files page B2 March 4, 2007 Edited and compiled by Elroy King 20 Years Ago, March 4, 1987 The site recommendations have been narrowed to Rowena and The Dalles as the Wasco County Interpretive Center Task Force focuses its efforts on securing the new information center in Wasco County. Under the act creating the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, $5 million will be allotted to build an interpretive center in Oregon and $5 million to build a conference center in Washington. Two possible locations are being considered in The Dalles, one at Seufert Park near The Dalles Dam; one just west of Chenowith Creek on West Sixth Street. The Rowena sites are on Rowena Loops and in Mayer State Park. Jeff Sawyer starter on the varsity at The Dalles High School the last two years, has seen his baseball and scholastic diligence pay off. He is one of the recipients of a Pete Ward baseball scholarship and the proceeds can be used by him at any college in the state of Oregon. The annual award winners were honored at the annual banquet on Feb. 7 at the Marriott Hotel. 40 Years Ago, March 4, 1967 Teachers in The Dalles public school system have rejected the school board's proposed salary increase offer for 1967-68 but have taken no steps to invoke arbitration provided by law for settlement of issues in which there is "persistent disagreement." Spokesmen for the teachers said Friday the Professional Consultation Committee, a nine-member teacher group that represents the faculty, had originally requested a starting salary of $5,800 for new, inexperienced teachers, with bachelor degrees, but trimmed this to $5,700 because of an insurance program now being worked out as a fringe benefit. Four wrestlers from the Mid-Columbia area are still in the running for state titles in the A-2, B state wrestling tournament being held in Corvallis over the weekend. Stu Cody of Wasco County, Russ Fehlgren of Wahtonka, Monte Fairchild and Greg O'Meara of Sherman County all came through with victories in both of their first two matches. Only one of the ten wrestlers from this area at the tourney has been eliminated. 60 Years Ago, March 4, 1947 The Pacific Power and Light company will install a new street lighting system to cover both the business and residential areas and will post a $10,000 performance bond guaranteeing completion with eight months from the date of contract. Estimated cost of the system is $40,000. The city council voted acceptance of the PP&L bid last night after extended debate on relative merits of proposals by the private utility and PUD. The city council last night selected the type of parking meters desired for The Dalles, decided on the area that will be metered and ordered the city attorney to arrange a contract with the Miller Metering company for installation guaranteed by May 1. The meters, of the manual type, will be installed for a six-month trial period. The city will buy a bass horn, at a price of $175 for use by the recently reorganized city band, if funds for the purchase cannot be raised from other source, the city council decided last night. 80 Years Ago, March 4, 1927 Governor L.L. Patterson late yesterday made possible the erection of the first units of the Eastern Oregon Tuberculosis hospital, to be located on Sunset Hill [present Mid-Columbia Community College] here, when he approved an appropriation for $225,000, to which is added the amount voted by the people in November, 1926, making $325,000 now available. To this amount the taxpayers of The Dalles have added $15,000 through a bond issue for the purchase of the site. Frank W. Saunders was chosen exalted ruler of The Dalles Lodge No. 303 of the B.P.O.E. at the annual election of officers held in the local lodge rooms last night. George Scherrer was elected esteemed leading knight; Lewis Green, esteemed loyal knight; W.C. Waldron, esteemed lecturing knight; W.L. Crichton, secretary; C.S. Knight, treasurer; R.C. Hewitt, tiler; W.H. Wilhelm, trustee for three years; John G. Odell, delegate to grand lodge; Thompson Colbert, alternate. 100 Years Ago, March 4, 1907 When circuit court convened this morning L.S. Cook, formerly superintendent of the portage road, appeared and plead guilty to larceny of a car of coal. Judge Bradshaw sentenced Cook to five years in the penitentiary and then paroled him, which means that, though Cook goes free, he is under the surveillance of the state for that length of time. An alarm of fire Saturday evening about 8 o'clock was caused by the explosion of a lamp at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Cook on Alvord Avenue. It was most fortunate that the result was not serious as Mrs. Cook was holding the lamp when it exploded. Throwing it to the floor, she threw a rug over it and then called for help. Her brother-in-law ran in and with the assistance of a neighbor put the fire out before any great damage was done. Mrs. Ellen Baldwin has received word from her son, Edward, who holds the position of city editor on the WALLA WALLA STATESMAN, that his appointment as secretary to Congressman Ellis has been realized, and he will take up his duties sometime in the early summer. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Advertisement 1906 CHRONICLE October 8, 2006 page A11 J.S. Schenck, Pres. M.A. Vogt, Cashier FIRST NATIONAL BANK The Dalles, Oregon. A general Banking business transacted. Deposits received subject to sight draft or check. Collections made and proceeds promptly remitted on day of collection. Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold on New York, San Francisco and Portland. Directors - C.A. Dolph, Geo. A. Liebe, Jno S. Schenck, Ed. M. Williams, H.M. Beall. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY March 30, 2007 PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. STAGE COACH ROBBERY SOLVED THE STAGE ROBBERY - As the robbery of the U.S. mail, which took place on Friday evening at about 7 o'clock of July 12, 1872, at Antelope Canyon, in this county, has again been revived by the arrest of T.D. Phelps, commonly called Doc Phelps, of Dayton, W.T., [Washington Territory] as one of the number who committed the robbery, and as this matter has become of great interest to many of our readers, we have taken some pains to gather the following information in relation to the case. For some two years past J.M. Boyd, sheriff of Baker county, and H.C. Paige, Wells, Fargo & Co's Treasury Agent, were satisfied in their own minds who the parties were, but as they had no positive evidence they could only wait for something further to turn up. Some two months ago Sheriff Boyd succeeded in getting the missing links. While at the penitentiary on business some two months ago, a prisoner from Baker county by the name of Hank Johnson, in consideration for some service which had been rendered to Johnson's family by the Sheriff, voluntarily came forward and told the whole story of the robbery and by whom it was committed. Johnson was a member of the gang but was not one of this party-owing to his wife making objections to his going, and threatening to tell on him if he did. So the party was composed of Shepardson alias Homily, Charles Darnell and T.D. Phelps. On the 5th instant Sheriff Boyd assisted by Jack Vincent, Deputy Sheriff, arrested Phelps at his home, in Dayton, Walla Walla county, and brought him down this way en route for Portland. When arrested he denied that he had had anything to do with robbery, but while riding in the stage between the Deschutes and this city, he made a clean breast of the whole transaction. When they arrived at Portland, Phelps was taken before U.S. Commissioner Wilcox, to whom he made a sworn statement and was bound over to appear at court. The bail was procured and Phelps came back to this city and is now stopping at the Umatilla House. We understand that he intends going out with parties to the scene of the robbery and showing them where they hid the mail sacks, and also where they burned the mail matter, tin cans, etc. This affair is now being rapidly developed, and we expect in a few days to know positively, beyond a doubt, if these persons above named are the real robbers or not. The public as a general thing, had long since come to the conclusion that the men now in the penitentiary were the parties who committed this crime, and now is slow to be convinced to the contrary, not withstanding this man's confession. January 22, 1876. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle's Files page A11 October 8, 2006 Edited and compiled by Elroy King 20 Years Ago, October 8, 1986 A study into the possible consolidation of four Southern Wasco County school districts into a single district under the authority of the Wasco County Union High School board was approved by the WCUHS board after a joint meeting of all board involved Tuesday night. The circuit court for Wasco County will not intervene in a settlement negotiated by the attorney general with several Rajneesh corporations on the Rajneesh caused salmonella outbreak, but two attorneys who represent some of the victims may use other routes to collect damages for their clients. The Dalles-Wasco County Library is eyeing to construct a new arched roof, 10,600 square foot mezzanine and an approximately 1,000 square foot meeting room. The board has written to three foundations, Fred Meyer Charitable Trust, Oregon Community Foundation and the Dula Foundation in hopes of securing funds for the project. 40 Years Ago, October 8, 1966 With contributions of merchandise and services from 20 individuals and firms, Project Ditty Bag of the Wasco County Chapter, American Red Cross, was described by the chairman, Mrs. Gary Kortge, as a "great success." One hundred of the bags were made and filled and will be shipped Monday to San Francisco for transmittal to the First Marine Division in Vietnam. Selection of Albert H. Morgan, a private first class in the U.S. Army at Qui Nhon in VietNam, as the outstanding soldier for the month of September in the U.S. Army Support Command has been announced. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Orin S. Morgan of The Dalles. Sherman County's Huskies jumped into the win column in the Greater Oregon League Friday night by beating Enterprise 20-7. Terry Stark scored the first two touchdowns for Sherman County and Phil Jones got the third one. 60 Years Ago, October 8, 1946 No CHRONICLE published on this date. On Sept. 24, CHRONICLE plant was damaged in a fire and publication did not resume until Oct. 14. Pictures and a story of the fire published that day. 80 Years Ago, October 8, 1926 The office of police commissioner will be abolished on Jan. 1, 1927 the city council voted at its October meeting last night. Ed Kurtz, who has held the office for the past four years will retire at the end of the year and no other appointment will be made. The following were elected as officers of The Dalles Ministerial Association at their October meeting yesterday: Rev. E.F. Wriggle, president; Rev. Joseph A. Ten Broek, vice-president; Rev. H.H. Davies, secretary. A community Sunday School census and a general "Go to Church Sunday" program were planned. F.H. Ingalls of Dufur is putting down the last of a series of applications of carbon bisulphide for the eradication of morning glory in summer fallow. The use of this chemical was attempted this year by County Agent C.W. Daight and met with exceptional success results showed. 100 Years Ago, October 8, 1906 That the salmon industry on the Columbia River is seriously endangered by the persistent violation of the law and by the steady encroachment of power manufacturers is the opinion clearly manifested today by members of the State Fish Commission at their meeting recently in Salem. The fruit crop in Sherman county is becoming of considerable importance said the WASCO NEWS. The orchards along the Columbia, Deschutes and John Day rivers are sufficiently productive to supply the home market besides leaving a considerable surplus to be shipped to Portland and other points. Recently Charles McIntosh, who has for several years taken such excellent care of Odd Fellow cemetery, resigned his position as sexton and is succeeded by C.R. Egbert. While it would seem impossible to find one who would fill the place more satisfactorily than did Mr. McIntosh, no doubt Mr. Egbert will give as good satisfaction. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY March 30, 2007 PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICL'S TEN-PART SERIES. This is the second of a 10-part series celebrating The Dalles 150 anniversary as your community news source. This is the history of The Dalles area as told by the past reporters, editors and publishers of the Daily Mountaineer and The Dalles Chronicle. The stories are reproduced as they were originally published to reflect the viewpoints of the era. At the end of the stories is the date they were published. This selection of stories from The Daily Mountaineer is intended to give readers a feel for what it was like to live in The Dalles from 1872 to 1886. We have taken these stories from what little is left from those early Mountaineer issues in The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library micro-film collection. Edited by Skip Tschanz and Designed by Steve St. Amand NEWS SHORTS Front page A feature of unusual short stories from around the world that appeared in the Weekly-Times-Mountaineer. Atlanta - A difficulty occurred on the 25th, in Forsey County between United States Marshals and citizens who were charged with having violated revenue laws. Seventy-five shots were exchanged. One citizen was killed and two Deputy Marshals wounded. ----- Mother Goose was no myth, after all; but as Mr. William L. Stone informs us, a veritable granddame of Boston, in the good old days. Her name was Mrs. Elizabeth Goose. She had nineteen children, and, in her old age, wrote for grandchildren the songs which bear her name. ----- An enterprising reporter in Arkansas, who was recently sentenced to the State prison for horse stealing, applied to his employers to be continued on the journal as Penitentiary correspondent. ----- The theory of a subterranean river connection to the waters of Lake Superior and Lake Ontario is revived. It is regarded as absolutely necessary to account for the presence of salmon and herring in the lakes above Niagara Falls. ----- Bathing is just as essential to health in winter as it is in summer, although not liable to be so frequently practiced owing to the cold weather. The best time for taking a warm bath is just before retiring at night, and if the system is weak, the bed and sleeping room should be warm to prevent taking cold. Very few persons can take a warm bath in the day time and go out in the air and attend to ordinary business without running considerable risk. ----- Two young Texas bloods after a two day's pursuit, overtook two horse thieves that had stolen two mules and had to give them two dollars, two overcoats, and two pair of boots in consideration of being allowed to return home. The local paper says: "The young men deserve the thanks of the community for their vigilance. ----- A few days ago a small fish became lodged in a pipe leading to the pump of one the New York Central Railroad locomotives. The train had to stop, and its stopping detrained three other freight trains and one passenger train nearly two hours before the real cause of the disability was discovered. This is a fish story, but a true one. ----- A hog in Dubuque slipped up-stairs into a house where a party was being held, and got into a room where the eatables were stored, which proceeded to devour. The Telegraph says the hog was chased until he was captured. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program