March 9, 2007 Bye, bye Joseph G. School board OKs sales of historic Wilson school By ED COX of The Dalles Chronicle The North Wasco County School District has agreed to sell the property on which the former Joseph G. Wilson Elementary School sits for nearly half a million dollars to McCandliss Development of Hood River. Last night, the district's board of directors voted unanimously (with one abstention) to accept a sale price of $469,535 offered by a developer from Hood River for the property at 1413 E. 12th Street. Wayne Haythorn, representative for Zone 1 (Mosier/Rowena) abstained from the vote. The sale was stipulated to be "as is" with the buyer accepting responsibility for abatement and demolition of the buildings. The City of The Dalles issued a demolition permit to the district on Feb. 20 with the condition that it first make a pictorial and graphic history of the landmark building. According to board chair Dave Jones, the sale price was arrived at by subtracting just over $180,000 - in expected costs to the district for abatement and demolition - from an initial $650,000 offer. The advantage, Jones says, is that the district can effect the sale quickly without being responsible for those processes. With the acceptance of the offer, a 30-day buyer due diligence period begins. The period allows the buyer to investigate issues that could affect the sale - in particular, to check environmental issues such as lead paint and asbestos - before closing 60 days later. Jones said the district is "mindful of those who are using the building" and will be working with Rymmel Lovell to find a new place to house her educational history museum. Story copied from http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Snippets of The Dalles Area Local History August 13, 2006 Page A5 and August 20, 2006, page A3 By Rodger Nichols of The Chronicle Text only We were hoping to have some help identifying any of the circumstances surrounding this group of sturgeon fishermen, but no luck. T.H. the ever faithful, was our only caller this week, and was able to place the location at the flats below the old Celilo Falls. "The guys in the boat in the background are seiners," he pointed out. "They used to use those nets to catch the sturgeon." Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Snippets of The Dalles Area Local History May 14, 2006 Page A8 and May 21, 2006, page B3 By Rodger Nichols of The Chronicle Text only Our mystery picture from last week depicts the interior of The Dalles Electric Light Company (1888-1892). We thought people might recognize it because it was on the Wasco County Pioneer Association picture board located in the lobby of The Chronicle for a two-week period, and many people stopped to look at that board. A caption on the board lists the people in the photo, from left, as plant manager Hugh Glenn, George Ruch, and bookkeeper Mr. McGovern (no first name listed). "A steam plant," the caption read, "located at Seventh and Union. Sawdust fuel came from Johns Lumber Mill at 14th and Trevitt. It operated at night only. Rates: ten 10-watt globes for $1.50 per month. The company furnished the globes. This office was downtown." Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files page B2 October 29, 2006 Looking Back is compiled and edited by Elroy King. 20 Years Ago, October 22, 1986 The Northern Wasco County PUD approved the idea of creating a marketing specialist past [sic] within the district staff when it met Tuesday night. The board will advertise for the position in the near future, but District Manager Harold Haake said it will probably be the first of the year before it is filled. There is no firm salary established but Haake said the range likely will be between $30,000 and $40,000. The proposal will also go to the budget committee which starts meeting next week. A proposal for a study into the consolidation of elementary schools in the southern end of the county into a single district was approved by the Wasco County Union School Tuesday night. The cost of the study will be between $3,000 and $4,000 and will be paid for by the Wasco County Union High School board. The districts that would be effected [sic] are Maupin Elementary, Tygh Valley Elementary and Wamic Elementary. 40 Years Ago, October 29, 1966 Workdays are in progress at the Wamic church now as the people who wish come in to give time for more interior finishing. The upstairs group is finishing the door and window casings, which have not been painted and nailed into place. In the basement workers are putting a smooth finish on the concrete walls in preparation for the painting in the kitchen, the main large room, the four classrooms and the rest rooms. Xi Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will present its annual Woman of the Year award in conjunction with the Man of the Year Award presented by the Junior Chamber of Commerce at a banquet to be held Jan. 24. The joint presentation was decided upon at the Oct. 24 meeting held at the home of Mrs. Bob Cimmiyotti. Burns finished first in the district A-2 cross country standings held in Pendleton, but John Richmond of Wahtonka earned a trip to state with a first-place individual finish. Richmond won in a time of 15:06.2 over the 2 ½ mile course. 60 Years Ago, October 29, 1946 The city mayoralty race swung into full stride this week, with George P. Stadelman, incumbent, and Howard Dent, opposition candidate, carrying the issue to the people in a series of radio broadcasts, newspaper articles and advertisements. The city council, at a special meeting yesterday evening, opened bids for a number of projects in The Dalles. The paving of East 13th Street and East 13th Place from View Court to the line of the proposed new Dry Hollow Road received but one bid from the United Contracting Company. Charles Franz was the only bidder for concrete work on East Seventh and East 11th Street. The City Mattress and Upholstery Shop, , 306 E. First St., was burglarized last night, two rolls of tapestry and a roll of canvas being stolen. The loot is valued in excess of $200. The burglars ignored other valuables in the shop. 80 Years Ago, October 29, 1926 The Mt. Hood Loop Highway is now open for travel, the maintenance engineer advised today. Considerable trouble was experienced from debris being swept down from the slopes of the mountain by rain and melting snow, single track road for almost two and one half miles south of the second bridge across the Hood River in the forest reserve. There is no snow on the highway yet, cars being driven to Portland without difficulty, except for the portions covered by the freshet. The high school freshman class in general science made its annual trip to the government weather recording instruments at the chamber of commerce building and the river gauge at the bank of the Columbia yesterday afternoon. Members of the class are required to study the various instruments and make a written report on their operation. J.A. Wells and Miss Lois Porter were in charge of yesterday’s trip. 100 Years Ago, October 29, 1906 Each year Dalles people look forward to the Lodge of Sorrows held by Cascade Locks B.P.O.E. in memory of their departed brothers as one of the most fitting exercises and most perfectly arranged of any service during the year. That of this year promises to excel that of any yet given and will be doubly impressive from the fact that since the last memorial exercise was held there [three] members have joined the silent majority. This week marks an important epoch in the history of Columbia Lodge No. 5, I.O.O.F., which reaches its half century milestone on the 31st. On Wednesday evening Odd Fellows and their families and Rebekahs and their families will celebrate at their hall with appropriate exercises. Columbia Lodge No. 5 is the fifth oldest lodge in the state and has a record of which any organization might be proud. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

THE NEW ERA, ALTURAS, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1911 MARRIED IN CEDARVILLE Last Wednesday evening, in the presence of fully fifty guests, James F. Poore, now of Adin and Miss Carrie Bowers were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Miss Claire Raker, of Alturas, gracefully took the part of brides’ maid, while Frank Bowers, the brides’ brother was "best man". The home of the bride was beautifully decorated for the occasion with flowers. The ceremony was performed under a wedding bell, which hung in a bay window, making the scene a very beautiful one. CANTRALL – BALLARD On last Wednesday, June 28th, 1911, Jesse L. Ballard and Miss Ada L. Cantrall, of Jess Valley, were united in marriage, the ceremony being performed by Rev. G. N. Gardner, at the Baptist parsonage in Alturas. The bride is a daughter of Andrew Cantrall, of Jess Valley and is a charming young lady, while the groom is one of the Ballard Brothers, too well known in this community to need any mention, except to say that everyone who knows him is his friend. We join the many friends of the young couple in extending congratulations and best wishes. FROM SOUTH AFRICA We have in our midst a noted traveler, who will visit here about a month, in the person of Mr. Mark E. Carey, from Johannesburg, South Africa, who is a brother of Mrs. L. S. Smith. It has been just twenty-two years since his last visit. This trip from his home in Africa took thirty-two days to make in the quickest possible time, the distance covered being 14,000 miles. Twenty long days on the bleak ocean is dreary. AGED SISTER DIES Thomas A. Roseberry, register of the local land office, has received the sad news that his sister, Mrs. Amanda Roseberry Tinsman, died at Luray, Clark County, Missouri, on Saturday, May 20, 1911, at the age of 78 years. Mrs. Tinsman was the mother of six children, five of whom survive her, one of them being Dr. Charles Tinsman, of Adin. She had resided in Missouri nearly all her life. (1:4) LITTLE THINGS Mrs. McConley, a daughter of George P. Terrill and her husband, arrived here from San Francisco Monday. They were in the city during the earthquake last Friday and state that there were two distinct shocks felt, but no serious damage was done. Mr. Terrill now has two daughters visiting him, each named Mrs. McConley, they having married brothers. Miss Clark, of Ivy, a sister of Mrs. Cahn Fogerty, is visiting in town this week. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1911 JURY TRIAL A civil case before a jury was tried in Superior Court last Monday, being the case of R. E. Leventon as Trustee in the bankruptcy court, against Mrs. Mollie Rucker, of Lookout. It appears from the evidence that Walter G. Rucker took a band of horses below last fall and never returned, leaving to mourn his loss a large number of creditors, as well as his wife. The creditors immediately took proceedings in bankruptcy and began to take possession of all of his property, which they could find. However, Mrs. Rucker claimed some of the property as her separate property, which she had before their marriage and this was the cause of the suit. F. M. Jamison was attorney for Mrs. Rucker and C. S. Baldwin and E. C. Bonner were attorney’s for Mr. Leventon. The jury consisted of T. A. Wall, J. P. Bowers, J. H. Wood, A. L. Ingraham, John J. Lauer and Dorr Methvin, the parties having consented that the case might be tried by a jury of six men. After the evidence was closed and the arguments finished, the jury were out only a few minutes, when they returned a verdict for the defendant, together with costs of suit. The witnesses in attendance were R. E. Leventon, Mrs. Mollie Rucker, G. B. Stoll, George H. Knight, Frank D. Harbert, Charles C. Hollenbeak and Mr. Eades. REID – PEPPERDINE On Sunday afternoon, July 2nd, a very pretty wedding took place at the home of the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Porter, eight miles east of Alturas. The contracting parties were David G. Reid and Mary C. Pepperdine. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. G. N. Gardner, in the presence of a goodly number of friends and relatives in the parlor, which had been decorated with roses for the occasion. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Thomas Lush. Following the ceremony the guests all repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous dinner had been prepared. The meal was partaken of with relish, which proved the thorough enjoyment of all. Mr. Reid is a native of Ireland. He is a young man of good habits and unquestionable character and industrious. He is a carpenter by trade and is now engaged with Thomas Lush in the building business. He owns a ranch near the Porter place where they will make their home. The bride is a young woman of estimable character and is well known in Alturas, where she has won for herself a large circle of friends. The New Era joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life. MILLER – McELWAIN David M. Miller and Hazel McElwain were joined in marriage at the parsonage by Rev. G. N. Gardner on Monday July 3rd, in the presence of a small circle of friends. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. McElwain of Willow Ranch. She is a young lady of a quiet and lovable disposition, by which she has won a large circle of friends, who join in wishing her and her husband a long and happy married life. Mr. Miller is a man of good habits and is industrious. He owns and operates a shingle mill near Willow Ranch, where they will make their home. We join in wishing them happiness and prosperity in their new relations. OLD PIONEER DEAD Joseph Addington, who died near Alturas a few days ago, was born in Iowa on April 19th, 1859 and was for many years a resident of Surprise Valley. He was an industrious and highly respected citizen and leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss, as well as many friends who deeply regret his death. The remains were taken to Cedarville for interment. (1:5) ALMOST BITTEN BY RATTLE SNAKE Arthur Edwards, son of R. L. Edwards, had a narrow escape from being bitten by a rattler a few days ago. He was walking along the railroad track, close to the river, a mile or two above town, when he happened to observe the snake in the very act of springing at him. Arthur instantly sprang upward into the air and his companions saw the snake at the same instant and on the spot, which the boy's feet had left. LITTLE THINGS Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., June 29th, 1911, to the wife of S. S. Cogburn, a daughter. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Yesterday, Al Mickelson was admitted as a citizen of the United States, by the Superior Court. Gus A. Wold and John J. Anderson were his witnesses. Yesterday, William J. Verling was granted a divorce from Ella F. Verling on grounds of desertion. The parties reside at Bidwell and Mrs. Mary Manning was here as a witness. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., June 28, 1911, to the wife of Frank Beebe, a daughter. The babe lived but a short time, when the grief stricken parents were bereft of it by the angel of death. (4:1) Omar Cantrall and family are here this week, from their home at Jess Valley Sawmill. Mr. Cantrall informs us that his son, Forest, who has been in San Francisco sometime promoting his invention of a speed indicator for automobiles, has been offered one thousand dollars for his right in California for the invention, but thinks this figure is too low. Coroner Thomas Frawley was called to Round Valley, in the extreme southwestern part of the county last Sunday afternoon, to hold an inquest on Arbert Floss (could be Albert), who had been instantly killed by a runaway team. We did not learn the particulars of the sad affair. The deceased was a brother of George Doss, who formerly resided in this locality. (4:1) On Tuesday of last week, L. N. Pabst and family had a narrow escape from death in an automobile wreck in Granger Canyon, near Cedarville. They had been spending the day in the cool shades of the mountain forest and were returning home down the mountain road, when by some mishap the car started off the grade. Luckily there was a tree in its path, which stopped it instantly, saving the party from serious injury, as they would probably have been killed if the car had continued its runaway flight down the side of the mountain. A horse driven by Mrs. A. B. Estes and daughters last Thursday became frightened and ran away, demolishing the buggy and throwing the ladies out. Fortunately, they were not seriously injured. The Reno Gazette announces that the sum of eight thousand dollars is now ready to be distributed among the men who pursued and assisted in the destruction of the outlaws who murdered the four stockmen at Little High Rock Canyon last winter. Quite a number of Modoc residents ought to be awarded a share of this money. F. E. Bush, cashier of the Surprise Valley bank at Cedarville, returned home from below a few days ago. He went below on business and while there suffered a violent attack of appendicitis and had to undergo an operation at a hospital. He has now recovered his usual health. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1911 YOUNG COUPLE WEDDED AT CEDARVILLE Last Sunday evening, the marriage of Noel Heard and Lena Hobbs was celebrated at the home of the brides’ parents. In the presence of a few friends, Rev. Frank Simmons officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hobbs of Cedarville and is a most charming young woman and a favorite among her friends. The groom is a good moral, well-respected young man, of Lake City. Some of the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Lusk, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Heard, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simmons, Mrs. William Moore and Misses Frankie and Gertie Hayes, Roxie Cannon, Minnie Toney and Mary Daniels and Messrs. Erle Daniels, Will Toney, Niel, George and Corvia Heard and Laurance Seyferth. A little late in the evening a large number of the friends of the bride and groom gathered together and serenaded the happy young folks and a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Heard will make their home at Lake City. – Record LOCAL NEWS FROM DAVIS CREEK Mrs. Odel, mother of J. E. Kernes of Hotel Davis Creek, has been ill for several days but is improving rapidly. LITTLE THINGS Mrs. Lydia Boland, of Red Bluff and her grandson, Frank Wilcox, are visiting Mrs. Bolands’ daughter, Mrs. J. N. Janes of this place. They expect to remain in Alturas most of the summer. Leroy Lee, the Adin druggist, is in San Francisco for medical treatment. Born – At Jess Valley, July 5th, 1911, to the wife of Walter S. Brooks, a son. The resignation of R. H. Conley as Justice of the Peace at Adin has been accepted and F. M. Auble was appointed in his stead. Charles Hooks, the teamster, had a narrow escape from death while hauling a load of freight to the Consolidated mines near Bidwell. He was riding the wheel horse, when the wagon slid off the grade, throwing the horse and pinning Mr. Hooks beneath. Mr. Moffit was present and rescued the injured man, who was very badly bruised. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1911 ATTACK OF APPENDICITIS Dr. West, the enterprising young dentist and real estate man, who recently located in Alturas, for the past few days has been lingering between life and death, his illness being caused by a severe attack of appendicitis. The illness progressed so rapidly that it became impossible for him to be taken below for an operation, although the physicians in charge of the case thought it advisable. The most critical point of the illness was Saturday night, at which time a consultation was had between a Dr. Everett, of Lakeview and Dr. Coates of Cedarville. During the night the tide turned and by daybreak, the patient was much better and resting easily. As we go to press, he is continuing to improve. WEDDINGS IN ALTURAS Quite a number of weddings have occurred during the past few days. Last week, Justice W. E. Armstrong spoke the words that joined for life H. J. McManus and Miss Edna Herrin, both of Surprise Valley. On last Wednesday evening, the lives of Alfred DeWitt and Sara J. Wright were joined in matrimony, both these happy young people being residents of Surprise. Another couple, who embarked last week on matrimony’s troubled sea, was J. H. Royce and Mrs. Margaret Morgan, both of the parties being well known in Alturas. OLD PIONEER HAS PASSED AWAY Death has once more visited our community and taken from our midst Abner Hanks, who was born as the fourth child to Malon and Rebecca Hanks in Johnson County, Indiana on the 22nd day of January, 1845. He with his parents immigrated to Kenkok County, Iowa in the year 1854, where he was married to Lavina Utterback on the 23rd day of January 1870. Nine children were born to this union seven of whom survive him and all are at this time residents of Surprise Valley and vicinity. In the year 1882, he moved with his family to Modoc County, California, where he resided till the time of his death, which occurred July 17, 1911 at the age of 66 years, 5 months and 17 days. He had never been connected with the church but believed fully in the bible and its teachings as dispersed by the Christian Church and his last and most urgent wish was that he might be baptized to this faith, his condition being such that his wish could not be gratified. He was respected by all who knew him being a man who readily forgave an injury and never forgot a kindness his chief endeavor being to rear his family to be an honor to himself and the vicinity in which they resided. May he be dealt with in the realm of the unknown as kindly as he dealt with his children and his fellow men. The funeral services were conducted at his home by Elder G. W. Reynolds and his remains were laid to rest in the Lake City cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement and may god’s richest blessing rest and at his with them now and in the years to come. (1:3) LITTLE THINGS Born – At Cedarville, Cal, July 13, 1911, to the wife of Archie Johnstone, a daughter. Born – At Cedarville, Cal., July 15, 1911, to the wife of Ed Metzker, a son; weight 13 pounds. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. James Teddy fell down a flight of stairs at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Bidwell last week, spraining his wrist. Mrs. H. A. Huffman and three children, of Granville, Mississippi and Mrs. Dan Sullivan and two children, of Live Oak, Sutter County, are visiting Mrs. Huffman’s mother, Mrs. Peter Ivory of Alturas. Mrs. Davis, of Willow Ranch, was in town this week, to take home her mother, Mrs. Renfro, who will reside with Mrs. Davis in the future. Waric West, a brother of Dr. West arrived on Tuesday’s train, called here by the sickness of his brother. Mr. and Mrs. William Beck are preparing to go to Klamath Falls, where they will reside. The final accounts in the Estates of John Bucher, deceased, George S. Ramer, deceased, and Mary Heath Bonner, a minor, are filed with the Clerk of the court. The last report shows a total of $21,000.00 cash and first mortgages turned over to the minor on her eighteenth birthday at Cedarville, the 15th of this month. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Jan, In my local newspaper, The Dalles Chronicle every Sunday an old photograph is provided under the caption "History Mystery Photo." Rootsweb accepts only text messages. I send these captions under the photo along as there are bits of information that may be of pertinent use to a descendant. There is no web site where these photos can be seen. I've made inquires regarding the posting of the pictures but because of copyright laws, etc the newspaper does not want to be involved and does not grant such permission. All I can furnish is the text of the caption. Hope this helps solve your confusion. Earline -----Original Message----- From: oregon-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:oregon-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jan Buker Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 9:04 AM To: oregon@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [OREGON] Snippets #269 Western Auto & F.O.E. club The Dalles I seem to be missing something here. I am always seeing this message but I never see anything that the message refers too. Is this on some other list or posted on a website I should be looking at? Regards, Jan B. > Snip< > > > Lots of people knew the answer to last week's History Mystery. The > initials under the blanked-out portion of the sign stood for the > Fraternal Order of Eagles, which met on the second floor above Western > Auto. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I seem to be missing something here. I am always seeing this message but I never see anything that the message refers too. Is this on some other list or posted on a website I should be looking at? Regards, Jan B. > Snip< > > > Lots of people knew the answer to last week's History Mystery. The > initials under the blanked-out portion of the sign stood for the > Fraternal Order of Eagles, which met on the second floor above Western > Auto.

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle's Files page B4 October 22, 2006 Looking Back is compiled and edited by Elroy King. 20 Years Ago, October 22, 1986 Negotiations between the Northern Wasco County PUD and the city of The Dalles may assure the city can collect a three percent fee from the PUD. City Attorney Joe Larkin on Tuesday sent to the council a memorandum outlining negotiations to date. A court had ruled in Columbia County that the PUD there could not pay a franchise fee as was also collected here. Mayor John Mabrey on Monday asked the Oregon Highway Division to erect a stop light or four-way stop at the intersection of Webber and West Sixth Street or give the city permission to erect the stop signs. Students at Treaty Oak Community College in The Dalles recently took the first steps toward forming a student government. The first meeting of the ad hoc committee was held October 2 at Treaty Oak. 40 Years Ago, October 22, 1966 Operation of the Union 76 service station on Second Street just east of the post office has been taken over by Frank Mooney and Richard B. White, and is now known as "Rich and Frank's Union 76." White was holding down the fort by himself this week, with his partner and wife's uncle absent in Texas where he was called by a death in the family. Ten members from Calvary Baptist Church, The Dalles, came to Rufus last Saturday to take part in the "roofing bee" for the Baptist church here. Calvary members taking part were Bill Wilson, Les Watrus, Robert A. Berger, Harry Bunting, Ursus Brock, Albert Hoedke, Dennis Rogers, Clyde Beard, Hubert Sales and Larry Adkins, the latter doing his work on Friday. 60 Years Ago, October 22, 1946 The Tygh Valley general merchandise store that was destroyed Sunday morning by a fire will be rebuilt as priorities and materials are available it was reported today by Arthur Muller. In the meantime, he said business will be conducted from the hardware and electrical supply shop at Tygh Valley. Muller estimated the loss at $60,000, partially covered by insurance. School clerks in all Wasco County districts today started taking the annual census of children between the ages of four and 20 residing inside the district, it was announced today by C.F. Brumbaugh, county superintendent. The figures will be announced later this week. Mrs. F.H. Babcock was hostess at her home Saturday evening when the Lady Macabees and their husbands gathered for salad supper and the evening of cards. 80 Years Ago, October 22, 1926 About 50 persons attended the "breaking of ground" ceremony of the United Brethren of Christ when an open air meeting was held on the site of the future new church last night. Rev. E.F. Wriggle presided at the exercises which consisted of singing, prayer, the reading of scripture and short address by John Shields Gilhousen, president of Christian Endeavor and others. Griffith Williams, who left here this fall to enter Leland Stanford University at Palo Alto, Calif., has been chosen official accompaniest [sic] for the Stanford Glee Club, according to word received from Griffith. Griffith is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Williams. Several days of testing remain before the Sorosis Park pipeline and reservoir will be ready, City Engineer David Glass started [sic] today. The line is being subjected to a severe strain so that every possible leak will be detected before the line is put to use. 100 Years Ago, October 22, 1906 That The Dalles has a football team that takes rank with the best in the entire northwest was demonstrated yesterday in the game with the Albany Amateur Athletic Club. The Albany aggregation simply wasn't in it. The Columbians played altogether too fast for the visitors. (The story never mentions it, but a headline says The Dalles team won 23-6 and McCoy scored four touchdowns.) On board the steamer SIMONS today was Charles Emders, a waiter in a hotel in Lyle, who was injured in a drunken row at that place and was brought up to Dr. Lowe to have his wound dressed. It was a bad wound, a knife in the hand of his opponent entered the throat and ranged downward until it almost pierced the abdomen. The wonder is that the man lived. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Snippets of The Dalles Area Local History May 21, 2006 Page B and May 28, 2006, page B3 Text only This one comes from an email: “At the Lone Pine Restaurant auction a couple weeks ago my husband and I purchased the window panels depicting various activities/locations in The Dalles. We thought they should be kept together and we would like to donate them to an organization (or the city) that might see the potential in them. There are ten panels, approximately 4 feet by 7 ½ feet. Seven of the panels were on outside windows, three on the inside. “Unfortunately, none of the panels are signed. J.G. has been involved with Lone Pine for several years, but he does not know anything about them. Their history might prove to be interesting.” This time we know what we have and where they came from, but don’t know who did them or when. Any background information would be welcome. None of our intrepid history sleuths was able to uncover the origins of the paintings to last week’s History Mystery that were auctioned off after the closure of the Lone Pine Restaurant. The purchasers hope to donate them to an appropriate organization, and several callers suggested the Chamber of Commerce would be an appropriate group. The chamber is currently considering a new building. [This transcriber has seen two of the above paintings hanging in the Basalt Rock Café located in The Discovery Center, The Dalles.] Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Snippets of The Dalles Area Local History June 11, 2006 Page B2 and June 18, 2006, page A5 Text only Last week's photo was taken in 1940 at Celilo as a publicity stunt for Union Pacific' streamliner train. E.U. identified some of the Native American participants. From the left he said, are Chief Tommy Thompson in the headdress, his son, Henry Thompson, daughter Ida Thompson Wynookie, son-in-law Jimmy George (with the fish) and Flora Thompson, Tommy Thompson's wife, with arm outstretched. The others he was not able to identify. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Snippets of The Dalles Area Local History May 28, 2006 Page B3 and June 4, 2006, page A5 Text only Lots of people knew the answer to last week's History Mystery. The initials under the blanked-out portion of the sign stood for the Fraternal Order of Eagles, which met on the second floor above Western Auto. L.A. wrote: "I worked (at Western Auto) after school in 1948 and 1949. My job was to put chrome kitchen tables and chairs together, and wagons and bikes for Christmas. Upstairs was the Eagles Club and they would have dances for teenagers sometimes. On the other side of the grocery store was Hampton's Furniture store. On the west side towards Union St. was a Union 76 service station. Also at Western Auto I worked with P.T. before she was married to Art. Those were the good old days." B.F. also put in time at Western Auto and J.G. said, "I bought my first socket set there in 1954." A.L. added, "My parents had The Dalles Bowling Center right across the street." Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1857-2007 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY February 28, 2007 Steamer Plunges Over Celilo Falls Captain T.J. Stump Spills a Few Drinks A PERILOUS FEAT - This morning we got on board the O.S.N. Co's train for Celilo to witness the passage of the steamer Okanagon over the rapids of the Columbia river known as Tumwater. The duty of the undertaking was entrusted to Capt. J.J. Stump, who, we must say, is entitled to more credit than a mear [sic] newspaper notice, for the manner in which he successfully piloted the boat through the perilous voyage. After waiting about one hour at Celilo, the steamer sounded her whistle, and shorty [sic] after started up stream to boats which lay above, to procure ropes for fastenings. Hoisting her bunting, she again headed down stream under a full head of steam. The train had gone to the head of the rapids and there stopped, in or- [order?] that those on board might have a full view of the steamer as she passed through the howling waters. As she approached the falls, all on board the train remained deathly silent, not knowing whether the result would be a cause for congratulation or sorrow; but as the little craft, piloted by a stout arm and steady nerve, triumphantly passed the first rapids, a shout of joy went up from those on the train, which for a moment relieved the monotony of the scene. On she sped through the surging waters at lightning speed, until she safely passed the entire rapids. The time occupied was one minute and fifty-four seconds; the distance about one half mile. The feeling among those on the train was exhibited by the expressions of praise which were freely lavished on Capt. Stump for his success thus far. But all was not yet safe. About two miles below were other rapids which had to be passed in order that the boat could be safely moored at the point designated. The river at this point is not more that one hundred yards wide, and at the present stage of water, with a current of about ten knots an hour. The boat passed through the rapids here with the same success that attended her at the upper ones, and the excitement of the trip ended with the hearty congratulations of the spectators to Capt. Stump, after he had landed from his boat. This is the first trip ever made by a steamer, over the falls of the Columbia, and to Capt. T.J. Stump belongs the honor of being the successful pilot. The only knowledge he had of the river was merely what he had seen from the shore, and truly, the undertaking was a perilous one. The steamer made the trip from Celilo to the "Mesa House," where she now lies, a distance of ten miles, in twenty seven minutes. It is the intention of the O.S.N. Company to take the Okanagon to Portland, but to accomplish this will require a year's time. The steamer will lay at her present berth until low water, when she will be brought over the dalles* of the Columbia to this city. Here she will lay until the high water of next summer, when she will be taken over the Cascades to Portland. We hope that she will pass through them all as safely as she has through Tumwater. May 22, 1866 [*The use of the word dalles here indicates rapids. "On April 12, 1814 Gabriel Franchere wrote, "On the 12th, we arrived at a rapid called the Dalles." Source: Wasco County Historical Society Quarterly Autumn 2003 Gutters, Flat Rocks and the Kitchen Sink: Revisiting "the dalles" by Paula Kuttner.] Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1857-2007 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY February 28, 2007 Military Wants Road to Ft. Boise for Protection MILITARY ROAD from Fort Dalles to Fort Boise - The importance of opening a road from Fort Dalles to Fort Boise, in a military point of view, has heretofore been overlooked. It is evident that for years to come military posts must be kept up in the Boise and Owyhee country, as a protection against Indian outrages, and to ship supplies to these points by a circuitous route is not to be thought of. We are quite sure that if proper representation be made, at the next session of Congress, an appropriation, either of money or lands, or both, can be secured for the purpose of opening the road. We have it on competent authority, that the Department Commander, a gentleman who has spent several years in traversing the country, favors the proposition as a measure of economy to the Government. Referring to the proposed road, a high military authority says: "The figures will show that a good road from Fort Dalles to Fort Boise in the item of transportation of army supplies and troops, will in two years save the General Government a sum sufficient to make the road." With this road finished and in working order, the Salt Lake mail would find its termination at the Dalles, and the whole country beyond would look to this point as the base of supplies. We have here outlined a measure in which the whole country is interested, and we have only to hope that it will be taken hold of and pressed to an early completion. August 25, 1865 Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1857-2007 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY February 28, 2007 TIMELINE November 28, 1859 Washington Irving dies. One of his best read books is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. April 30, 1860 The Pony Express begins. Messages from the Missouri River to the Pacific coast now possible in 10 days. December 20, 1860 South Carolina is first state of secede from the Union. 1860 Gold is discovered between Canyon City and Sumpter in the Blue Mountains. The Dalles is outfitting and trade center. November 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln is elected sixteenth president. December 29, 1860 Oregon Steam Navigation Co. is established. The company maintains portage railroads at Cascade Locks and The Dalles. January 3, 1861 Delaware votes not to secede from the Union. January 9, 1861 Mississippi becomes second state to secede from the Union. January 10, 1861 Florida secedes from the Union. January 11, 1861 Alabama secedes from the Union. January 18, 1861 Georgia secedes from the Union. January 21, 1861 Jefferson Davis resigns from the United States Senate. January 26, 1861 Louisiana secedes from the Union. January 29, 1861 Kansas is admitted as the 34th state. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Silenced Thunder http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/news/2007/03/news03-11-07-01.shtml McKeown Takes Up Quest for Wy'ams Rights http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/news/2007/03/news03-11-07-02.shtml Articles taken from http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Snippets of The Dalles Area Local History May 7, 2006 Page B2 and May 14, 2006, page A9 By Rodger Nichols of The Chronicle Nobody had the answer to the name of the blacksmith shop which we had obscured. It was the L.L. Lean blacksmith and wagon shop. A caption accompanying the photo lists its location as Third and Jefferson, about 1910, and names the rig in front of the shop as a kerosene or gasoline powered woodsaw. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle's Files page A8 May 14, 1986 20 Years Ago, May 14,1986 Three climbers reported dead by rescue crews were airlifted from Mt. Hood to a Portland hospital today where doctors were slowly thawing their bodies in an attempt to revive their vital signs. A search continued for eight other climbers from an Episcopal school who have been trapped by snow for two nights on the slopes of the 11,239 foot mountain in northwestern Oregon. Bhagwam Shree Rajneesh and three organizations of his Rajneesh followers have agreed to pay a portion of a $625,000 damage award made to an Antelope woman because of outrageous statements made by Ma Anand Sheela. The agreement was reached between attorneys in Portland and filed in Wasco County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon. The last $148,000 in federal revenue sharing money the city of The Dalles expects was received last year and is in the 1986-87 budget. The city has a policy of collecting the money one year and spending it the next. 40 Years Ago, May 14, 1966 The Dalles Indians blanked Reynolds Friday afternoon and became reigning champions of the Wilco League in their first season of competition with teams to the west. The score was 3-0. The Dalles wound up the season with an 8-1 league mark. The Dalles had two-hit pitching from Al Morrison. Doug Sawyer scored two of The Dalles' runs and Chris Jones and [sic] three hits in five at bats. Sister Miriam Barbara (Rondeau), member of a pioneer Dalles family who will be the main speaker at the St. Mary's reunion here Sunday, has just returned from two years of work with the Regina Mundi study Center of Sisters in Lima, Peru. Sister Miriam Barbara has been critical of some of the things she saw in Peru. 60 Years Ago, May 14, 1946 The Columbia River at The Dalles has risen 6.5 feet since May 1 and is now 2.3 feet below the high water mark of the 1943 spring flood. The level was up an additional three-tenth of a foot today, flooding the wheat conveyer ramp of the port elevator with an inch of water. Dolph Kimsey, port manager, said it would not be possible to load wheat on barges at the port for at least a month. Major Neil Saling, former manual training instructor at the local high school has sent word to friends here of his appointment as R.O.T.C. instructor at the University of California in Oakland. Announcement of a commendation received from the federal bureau of investigation for wartime services was made last night at the regular meeting of The Dalles Post of the American Legion. Other business included the nomination of officers and the discussion of the forthcoming Legion magic show Friday and Saturday. 80 Years Ago, May 14, 1926 Public installation of officer elected during yesterday's business sessions closed the two-day conference of Neighbors of Woodcraft, in a program given in the gymnasium of the civic auditorium last night. Officers who were elected and installed to represent District No. 11 Neighbors of Woodcraft included Mrs. Marian Medler, Wasco, adviser. Paul Weigelt resigned his position from the Wasco County Abstract company to leave tonight for Spokane where he will join a government surveying crew as field man. Mr. Weigelt will work in northern Washington during the summer, returning to The Dalles this fall. John Watson, superintendent of schools at Maupin, was in the city today for the purpose of securing the services of Mrs. J.M. Lowe and Henry Karpenstein as soloists for the commencement exercises of the high school tomorrow evening. Judge Fred W. Wilson will deliver the commencement address. 100 Years Ago, May 14, 1906 Carpenters of the city went out on strike this morning. This action is in accordance with notice given the contractors some time since that unless the demand for an eight hour day with the nine hour scale was granted a strike would be inaugurated today. About twenty four carpenters quit work. "Married at 11:30. All OK. Will and Esther." Such was the contents of a telegram received this morning by the families of Frank Seufert and Ed Beck, conveying to them the news that William Seufert, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seufert, and Esther Beck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beck, had taken matters into their own hands, and instead of waiting for two years, as parents had advised, chose to enter the blissful state at once. As will be seen by an advertisement in The Chronicle, The Dalles is to have another newspaper, known as "The Dalles Optimist" to be published by A. Bennett, formerly connected with the Irrigon Irrigator and R.G. Davenport, who, until recently was manager of The Chronicle. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files page A9 September 3, 2006 20 Years Ago, September 3, 1986 A plea to save a large elm tree on West Fourth Street and a proposal to turn Civic Auditorium into a museum come before the city council at its meeting Tuesday night. The request to save the tree and the reasons for saving it will become part of a study on general street improvements in that area. The request for use of Civic Auditorium was passed off to the Northern Wasco County Park and Recreation District, which now has responsibility for that building. Noise caused by juveniles who cruise the downtown area and congregate at the parking lot across from two motels on West Second Street came before the city council when it met Tuesday night, but other than asking for public cooperation, there doesn’t appear to be too much the city can do about the problem. The complaint about the noise came in a letter from the management of the Oregon Motor Motel, who said the noise had caused frequent complaints from guests and had led to repeated calls to police. 40 Years Ago, September 3, 1966 A special event that will bring two Oregon Congressmen to The Dalles in on Tuesdays schedule. At 11 a.m. there will be a ceremony at the Celilo Converter Station site dedicating that area for its future role as northern terminus of high voltage direct-current intertie power lines the Southwest. Rep. Robert Duncan will give the dedicatory address. At a no-host luncheon sponsored by The Dalles Chamber of Commerce the principal speaker will be Rep. Al Ullman. The weekly Friday night two ball play at The Dalles Country Club came to an end this week and Ben Koch and Mrs. Joe McNaught took the low gross honors and two couples tied for low net honors. Low gross score was a 41 in the final week of play. Tied for low net honors with 35 ¼ were Lee Steward and Mrs. Malcolm Wilkerson and Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Urness. The Berean Class of The Dalles Evangelical United Brethern [sic] Church met last week for a pot luck dinner and program. Twenty four attended and Mrs. Maggie McClure and Mrs. Lula Kennaly were visitors. 60 Years Ago, September 3, 1946 The city natatorium was officially closed today after one of the most successful seasons since it was built in 1939. Manager Robert L. Murray said the pool was closed even though a week remains before the opening of the city schools because of the scarcity of help and the cool weather which has caused a drop in attendance figures during the last week. Work has been resumed on excavation of the basement that will be installed at the A.M. Williams & Company store. Obstructions, unforeseen by the architect when plans for the basement were drawn, now are being overcome it was reported. Alfred Johnson is directing the excavation. Three more large J.H. Hale peaches, declared to be “record breakers” were brought in today for entrance in the unofficial “peach derby” that has developed during the current harvest. The largest of the peaches, grown on the Arthur Anderson farm in the Mill Creek area, weighed 20 ounces. 80 Years Ago, September 3, 1926 All previous attendance records were broken with the advent of Dalles Day today at the 14th annual Southern Wasco County Fair at Tygh Valley. Even Dalles Day last year, when the fair was so generously patronized by local people, could not meet the figures reached at the gate today. A resolution favoring sponsoring a county fair in or near The Dalles was passed at the Pomona Grange meeting at the Mill Creek hall Wednesday. A resolution to hold a poultry and stock show at Dufur this year was also passed. The complete probe into the receivership of French & Co., insolvent bank, by the depositors and creditors will be carried through, it was announced today, following communications from the William Whitfield company, auditing the records for the depositors. The thorough investigation, launched in July following a circuit court order based on the recommendations of a depositors committee, will be resumed here next Tuesday. 100 Years Ago, September 4, 1906 Frankie Meriele, a 16-year-old girl whose mother lives in The Dalles, and Joseph Preston, a cook, were arrested by Patrolman Lytle last night and held as elopers under $500 bonds in each case. The girl admitted having fallen in love with Preston and leaving her home with him. She has been in Portland three weeks. Her mother, she said, has refused to give her consent to her marriage to Preston. Some have said that gamblers wouldn’t be arrested no matter what the law is on the question, but three men in The Dalles can deny that assertion. They are William Foster, Jack Ward and Owen Matthews, who were playing a game of poker in the saloon of the latter on First Street about 5 o’clock this morning, when Marshal Woods surprised them and took them into custody. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1857-2007 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY February 28, 2007 page 2 Mercury Strike Maddens Miners FROM CANYON CITY - By the arrival of the canyon City stage, we learn that the stormy weather still continues in the John Day mines, alternating between rain and snow. Immensely, rich discoveries of cinnabar have been made in the vicinity of Canyon City. A gentleman writes to us that "Every person in camp has been convulsed with excitement over the cinnabar discoveries during the week. It is really one of the most extraordinary events of the day. I took an ounce of the ore, and laying it on a stove to heat it, condensed half a teaspoonful of pure quicksilver under a tea-cup." Some specimens have arrived in this place by express. The Daily Mountaineer December 19, 1865 Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1857-2007 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY February 28, 2007 page 2 Sunday Law No Better Than Tuesday Law THE SUNDAY LAW - There is a rich streak of humor in the Sunday Law, if it is viewed from a certain stand-point. The proverbial indolence of certain elements in the population of Oregon, gives a strikingly facetious turn to the section forbidding secular labor; when we consider that this part of the people are not likely to break the law on Sunday or any other day of the week by secular labor. A Tuesday Law would interfere neither more nor less than the Sunday Law with this class of people. The Daily Mountaineer December 12, 1865 Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program