It is with deep regret that I announce I will no longer be transcribing articles. It only takes one to ruin it for others and that one has spoken. I have informed The Chronicle that I have finiished my transcribing of items from their newspaper. Since people are living well into their 100's now I can no longer transcribe the Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle's Files or any more current information. The clippings that I have been forwarding to the OREGON-L list can be found by subscribing to the NORCAL-L list. They are great reading even if you don't have relatives who lived in the area. I have enjoyed all your receptive responses to my past transcriptions and good luck in your future searches. I will still assist where I can but it will be off line. Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Feeling in teaching mode tonight, I wanted to point out that this obituary for my brother serves as a good lesson that while obituaries can be wonderful clues for research, they shouldn't be totally relied upon. In this case, the funeral home involved submitted a draft version that contained errors to the paper. Down the line, if one of Bob's grandchildren wanted to research his college records, he/she wouldn't find them at Willamette University because Bob attended the University of Oregon. It probably would take the researcher many local newspaper readings to learn that Bob coached both boys' and girls' softball and basketball teams, and if interested in any of the currently living family members the researcher probably would have no way of knowing that the wrong city of residence is given for one of them. FWIW, the obituary appearing in the Hood River News had the correct information. These errors were in no way Earline's fault -- she simply typed what was printed. /Teaching mode off! Best wishes, Beth At 07:26 PM 3/29/2005, Earline Wasser wrote: >The Dalles Chronicle >March 28, 2005 > >Robert "Bob" William Perry > > Robert "Bob" William Perry, 51, a former resident of Hood River, died > at his home in The Dalles Monday, March 21, 2005. > He was born Sept. 22, 1953, in Hood River, to Ralph William "Bill" > and Charlotte (Perkins) Perry. > He started high school at the old Wy'east High School and graduated > from the new Hood River Valley High School after its opening in 1971. > He attended Willamette University. He was an orchardist in the Pine > Grove area until illness forced his retirement. He was living in The > Dalles at the time of his death. > While in high school, he played basketball and football, and he > carried his special love and talent for basketball back to the community > through coaching young girls' basketball and baseball teams for many years. > He is fondly remembered by many for his caring and kindness to them > when times were tough. > He is survived by his three children, Lisa Marie, Rachel Shannon and > Madeline "Maddi" Elizabeth Perry, all of Parkdale; his sisters, Elizabeth > "Beth" Johnston, Newport, Barbara Perry, Eugene; his aunt, Catherine > Collins, Hood River; and cousins, Susan Stebner, Tigard, Leslie Hidle, > Hood River, and Carol Pajala, Vancouver, Wash. > He was also a Big Teddy Bear uncle to Robert Johnston, Chicago, Karen > Johnston, Florence, Mass., Nicole Allene Bixler, Medford, Anna Marie > Schroth, Grand Island, Fla., and Paula Gail Perry, Portland. He was > preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ralph Douglas Perry. > Memorial services will be held at the Pine Grove-Odell Methodist > Church in Pine Grove at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. > Cremation was held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with Smith > Callaway Chapel in care of arrangements. > Private inurnment will be held at Idlewild Cemetery in Hood River. > > > > > >Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, >Oregon > >Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser [snip]

I am having a Matney/Cooper/Penrose/Rogers etc Oregon relations get together the last week of June on I-5 rest area where it crosses the Santiam river -> it is connected under the freeway to both sides. Questions? Contact Dan M wvi.com Source: OREGON-L@rootsweb.com Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

The Dalles Chronicle March 28, 2005 Robert "Bob" William Perry Robert “Bob” William Perry, 51, a former resident of Hood River, died at his home in The Dalles Monday, March 21, 2005. He was born Sept. 22, 1953, in Hood River, to Ralph William “Bill” and Charlotte (Perkins) Perry. He started high school at the old Wy’east High School and graduated from the new Hood River Valley High School after its opening in 1971. He attended Willamette University. He was an orchardist in the Pine Grove area until illness forced his retirement. He was living in The Dalles at the time of his death. While in high school, he played basketball and football, and he carried his special love and talent for basketball back to the community through coaching young girls’ basketball and baseball teams for many years. He is fondly remembered by many for his caring and kindness to them when times were tough. He is survived by his three children, Lisa Marie, Rachel Shannon and Madeline “Maddi” Elizabeth Perry, all of Parkdale; his sisters, Elizabeth “Beth” Johnston, Newport, Barbara Perry, Eugene; his aunt, Catherine Collins, Hood River; and cousins, Susan Stebner, Tigard, Leslie Hidle, Hood River, and Carol Pajala, Vancouver, Wash. He was also a Big Teddy Bear uncle to Robert Johnston, Chicago, Karen Johnston, Florence, Mass., Nicole Allene Bixler, Medford, Anna Marie Schroth, Grand Island, Fla., and Paula Gail Perry, Portland. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ralph Douglas Perry. Memorial services will be held at the Pine Grove-Odell Methodist Church in Pine Grove at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. Cremation was held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with Smith Callaway Chapel in care of arrangements. Private inurnment will be held at Idlewild Cemetery in Hood River. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files March 27, 2005 20 Years Ago, March 27, 1985 City Clerk and Treasurer John Thomas of The Dalles has announced he will retire June 30 completing 28 œ years on the job. Thomas was born in The Dalles and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1942, served in the military during World War II and graduated from Pacific University in 1948. He has served under eight mayors and four city managers. Wasco County voters firmly supported a $4.5 million bond issue Tuesday, approving the measure 2,495 yes to 2,136 no. School District 12’s school levy for maintenance failed 1,637 yes to 1,720 no. Port manager John Rayburn said the design work on the port improvements project would take 45 days and the bidding would proceed to level more than 100 acres of land, install water and sewer facilities. The project will complete preparation of port lands for industrial and business sites. Elected as commission directors were Gordon Foote and Neal R. Hammel. 40 Years Ago, March 27, 1965 A part of one of the colorful chapters in the history of The Dalles will again be brought to life if a project of the Sorosis Park Association, led by President Alf Wernmark, can be made a reality. And that is the activation of the Max Vogt memorial fountain, left to the city of The Dalles in the will of the city’s number one landlord on his death in 1911, once on a downtown street but now at Sorosis Park. The activation, as envisioned by Wernmark, would include a water tank underneath powered by an electric motor, with colored lights designed to play on the spray at night. 60 Years Ago, March 27, 1945 Members of the Townsend Club No. 1 met last Saturday evening at the Arcadian hall for a business meeting before the regular program hour and dance. Walter Ryan presided at the meeting when it was announced that a potluck supper will be held Saturday evening, March 31, at the hall to preced the regular meeting and dance. Mrs. J.J. Fleck, chairman of the social committee, will be in charge of the dinner. More than 100 persons attended the dance sponsored by the club at the hall later in the evening. 80 Years Ago, March 27, 1925 The Dalles is to become the headquarters for a first class Boy Scout council, embracing Wasco and Hood River counties at first and later to take in Klickitat [Washington], Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler [Oregon] counties. Definite assurance that the project, under discussion here and in Hood River for some time, would be carried through successfully, was obtained last night when The Dalles Lodge of the Elks voted unanimously to underwrite the movement to the extent of $2,500, following an exhaustive discussion of the Scout movement by G.H. Oberteuffer, regional scout executive with headquarters in Spokane [Washington]. 100 Years Ago, March 27, 1905 Heavy sheep buying was carried on last week in the vicinity of Antelope [Oregon]. Farquhar McRae, who is buying for J.G. Edwards of Hay Creek, purchased small bands from Tom Brogan, James Connolly, Pat Raddigan, Joe Bannon, John McLennan, D.T. McRae, and M.C. McKay. The prices paid ranged from $1 to $2.25. All the purchases made from yearling bands. The sheep will be delivered at Shaniko [Oregon] after the shearing season closes. People who are attempting to raise chickens up on the bluff have been greatly annoyed by chicken thieves who have spirited away some of their best blooded birds. The thing has been going on for some time until the owners have become desparate and ferreted out the thieves. They have determined that they are boys and are planning to punish them in a substantial manner. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: Through The Chronicle’s Files March 13, 2005 20 Years Ago, March 13, 1985 A 25-year-old man arrested here Sunday night in a simple traffic stop has become the subject of police activity in four states on cases involving rape, robbery, attempted murder and assault. He has been identified as Ronald C. Cunningham, who is believed to be from Wallace, Idaho. Cunningham was taken to the hospital here Monday with unknown symptoms, but it is believed he was ill prior to his arrest by Sgt. Duane Sumner at 10 p.m. Sunday at Sixth and Cherry Heights. 40 Years Ago, March 13, 1965 Petitions calling for an election in the Chenowith rural area west of The Dalles for incorporation as a city were being circulated this week following the second meeting to discuss the topic held Thursday night by the Chenowith Development Association. Ralph Madsen, association president, presided over the gathering of about 50 residents of the area at their meeting at Wahtonka High School. 80 Years Ago, March 13, 1925 A contract for drilling of a 10-inch well at The Dalles Country Club to provide water for irrigated fairways, was entered into between directors of the club and C.H. Scott, well driller, last night. Scott will move his equipment to the club course from Portland early next week and will start work soon after that, he said. The contract calls for a 10-inch well, not less than 100 feet nor more than 300 feet deep. The death of Mrs. Walter M. Pierce, wife of the governor, has apparently held up extradition papers forwarded by District Attorney Francis V. Galloway in the case of William Baker, wanted here on a grand jury indictment charging nonsupport. Baker was arrested several days ago in Seattle [Washington] and is free on $1,000 bond. He is fighting extradition. Owing to the death of Mrs. Pierce it was believed here today that the governor has not returned to his desk at the capital. 100 Years Ago, March 13, 1905 His name is Dan Hopkins and he has evidently been having a high time out in Tygh [Tygh Valley, Oregon], beating his wife, firing off his gun, tearing up things generally, and when Constable Moad attempted to arrest him he attacked him. But Moad did a little of the beating act himself and subdued him. Justice of Peace J.K. Harper didn’t know what to do with him so sent him to District Attorney Menefee, who is also at a loss to know just what is expected of him in the case as it really doesn’t come under his jurisdiction. The Christian and Missionary Alliance has rented the building on the corner of Washington and Third street, formerly used as an undertaking parlor. It is being remodeled and nicely fitted up, and when completed will make a neat little chapel. The first service in the new chapel will be held Wednesday, March 15. Reverend Sawtelle of Portland, superintendent of the C and M Alliance work in the state of Oregon, will preach on Wednesday and Thursday evening of this week. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

History Mystery Photo The Dalles Chronicle March 13, 2005 [Text Only] Good response to last week’s photo. ….all knew it represented the chariot races at the Sherman County [Oregon] Fairgrounds in Moro. Ted Sabey added that the little pinto ponies were driven by Kenneth Sather. Jake Grossmiller said both he and his late father worked the announcer’s booth at the fair. “From the upper cupola,” he said, “Giles French [publisher of the Sherman County Journal] would call most of the races as long as he was able.” And Dee Lieuallen-Kaseberg noted that “the grandstands pictured in the background are still standing and being used today, although the section on the far right is now gone.” Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files Sunday, March 6, 2005 20 Years Ago, March 6, 1985 A Mosier [Oregon] firm today was awarded the contract to make the repairs on the Wasco County Planning office which was damaged in a fire on January 14. Following the recommendations of Tenneson Engineering Corporation, which the specifications for the project, the Wasco County Court awarded the contract to Elmer Thody, who had submitted the low bid of $18,898 last Friday. Teachers at Petersburg School fear the potential of unfairness in the hiring process if reductions in force methods proposed by the District 14-C School Board were to go into effect, a teacher’s representative says. Barbara Cash, negotiator for the Petersburg Education Association said proposed changes in the present reduction in force article in the teacher’s contract would include merit as a consideration should the board be faced with laying off employees. This would decrease objectivity, since it would make the firing process vulnerable to opinion, according to Cash. 40 Years Ago, March 6, 1965 Betty Kennedy, salutatorian for The Dalles High School class of 1965, and Larry Barr, an outstanding senior student at Wasco County Union High School at Maupin [Oregon], were recently selected as scholarship winners by The Dalles Elks Lodge 303 from 18 competitors in the lodge’s jurisdiction area, Wasco, Sherman and part of Klickitat County, Washington. A new wholesale and retail auto parts business to be operated in the territory out of Dufur [Oregon], and distributor of aqua and anhydrous fertilizer together with operation of a Laundromat in a new building are all planned by Bob DePriest, Dufur businessman and operator here for many years of a farm implement firm. DePriest announced the purchase from Clifford Smith of The Dalles of McFadden Auto Parts Company, now located in a building at East Second Street in downtown The Dalles. 60 Years Ago, March 6, 1945 A formal application by the Northern Wasco County Public Utility District for a 25-year-franchise in The Dalles under which Bonneville power could be distributed in the city last night was denied by the city council, following debate that at times became heated. The vote was unani8mous and was taken after Mayor Stadleman and various members of the council had voiced opposition to duplicating power systems in The Dalles. Army engineers are considering early post-war construction of a power and navigation dam on the Columbia River at The Dalles it was disclosed in Portland today by Col. A. Tudor, Portland district army engineer. The district engineer’s office in Portland has been instructed to submit a review report on the proposal, the study to be completed by autumn, Col. Tudor said. 80 Years Ago, March 6, 1925 Members of the Driver family who for recent years have lived in the old residence back of the city hall on Third Street have moved from the premises, and the city water commission has taken possession of the place. The property was purchased by the water commission several months ago. No immediate plans have been announced in connection with the future use of the house or land. 100 Years Ago, March 6, 1905 Mr. T.J. Seufert returned Saturday from Eastern Klickitat County [Washington] where, in the company with F.J. Gorman, he has been looking over and purchasing several large tracts of land. Mr. Seufert is delighted with this country and has acquired over two thousand acres at $6.50 per acre, which he and the others who have thoroughly investigated, consider equal to Sherman County [Oregon] in every respect as wheat land. The building at the corner of Fourth and Washington, formerly occupied as undertaking parlors, has been sold to W.J. Condon, who will fit it up for the use of Pentecostal Mission. One of the saloon keepers down in Hood River [Oregon] who is observing the very letter of the prohibition law, has changed his sign to billiards, and replaced his stock of malt and vinous liquors with soda pop and lemonade. He reports a good trade. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

History Mystery Photo The Dalles Chronicle March 6, 2005 (Text Only) We stumped our guessers on last week’s photo of the dog and flag. We’ve pulled back to show the caption accompanying the photo, which appeared on an insert in a box of Mascot brand cigars, manufactured by “B. Ulrich, The Dalles, Oregon.” It tells the story of Tip, the dog that accompanied local soldiers in the Spanish-American War of 1898. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

History Mystery Photo The Dalles Chronicle March 20, 2005 (Text Only) A lot of people recognized last week’s picture as The Dalles first Cherry Queen, Helen Spickerman Elton, and her court, Betty Martin and Lillian Phare. The 1940 Cherry Queen pageant was a one-time phenomenon. Plans for an annual event were interrupted by World War II, and a Cherry Princess did not become an annual event until the 1970’s. Bill Elton was kind enough to provide the information and photos. “I know her well,” he said. “I’ve been married to her for 62 years.” The event was a production of the long-defunct Breakfast Club that was once a strong civic voice in The Dalles. Cathy Elton wrote: “The mystery queen is my mother-in-law, Helen Spickerman-Elton and she is still a queen to our family.” Holli Elton added: “Her majesty, historically speaking, is my beautiful grandmother, Helen Marie (Spickerman) Elton.” Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through the Chronicle’s Files The Dalles Chronicle March 20, 2005 Researched and compiled each week by Elroy King of The Chronicle’s news staff. 20 Years Ago, March 20, 1985 Two former The Dalles high school baseball players are playing big roles on this year’s University of Portland team which has jumped out to a 6-0 record. Larry Melton, a senior, is 3-0 on the mound for the Pilots. Mark Beaton, a sophomore, is the starting first baseman for the Pilots. So far he is hitting .533 (8 for 15) with three doubles and three runs batted in. 40 Years Ago, March 20, 1965 Wasco County soon will build a wooden bridge over Fifteenmile Creek near Petersburg School to plug a road gap until the longer permanent span, now in the planning stage, is completed. Work can begin as soon as the county gets right of way easements, said County Engineer C.D. (Cotton) Light. The trestle type bridge will have part of a washed out upstream bridge for one of its sections. A graduate engineer from the San Francisco Bay [California] area will arrive April 1 to take over the duties as Hood River County’s first county manager, announced Commission Chairman Percy Bucklin. Alex E. Almerants is the city manager of Mill Valley [California], holding that position since 1948 in the San Francisco bay area on the mainland. The formal opening of the golf season for women at The Dalles Country Club this past week was marked by the end of the Winter Ladder tourney. Mrs. Richard Hazelton won the trophy and Mrs. Joe Hillis finished in second with Mrs. R.R. Beasley coming in third. 60 Years Ago, March 20, 1945 The last benefit card party of the season in the series sponsored by the women of the Harmony Club of the Cherry Park Grange was held Saturday evening at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Runyan on Upper Three Mile. 80 Years Ago, March 20, 1925 Malcolm Adelbert Moody, 70 years old, member of Congress from Oregon 1898 to 1904, and for many years prominently identified with the development of The Dalles and Wasco county, died at 11:30 o’clock last night at the Good Samaritan hospital in Portland. Mr. Moody has been ailing in health for the last several years, but was not stricken with the illness that resulted in his death until several weeks ago. He has been very low at the Portland hospital for more than a week. William Armstrong, accused by Ira Cramblet of being the man who fired a shot at him early last Monday morning, was to have a hearing in the justice court before Henry Meredith this afternoon. Witnesses for both sides were sought this morning. Cramblet was wounded in the chest by a bullet allegedly to have been fired from Armstrong’s home. 100 Years Ago, March 20, 1905 Another Dalles church is to lose its minister soon. Reverend William Brenner of the Lutheran Church, having accepted a call to a church in South Bend, Indiana, and is preparing to leave shortly after Easter. He tells us his intention is to take a special course in the Lutheran seminary in Chicago (Illinois) in connection with his regular work. A new pastor will be appointed to the church here. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Donna Potter Phillips Of Heritage Quest Magazine Saturday, June 11, 2005 Columbia Gorge Discovery Center The Dalles, OR (Take I-84 Exit #82 and follow signs to the Discovery Center) Program 8:30-9:00 Registration and welcome 9:00-10:00 Squeezing the Census 10:00-10:30 Break 10:30-11:30 Overview of Military Records 11:30-12:30 Lunch 12:30-1:30 Leaving a Legacy 1:30-2:00 Break 2:30-3:30 Finding Vital Records Information Donna Potter Phillips writes from Spokane where she is an avid reader, gardener, birdwatcher, traveler and grandmother of eight. She is active in her state and local societies, and is a Past President of Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) and Past Vice-President of WSGS. Since 1985 she has written newspaper genealogy columns, family newsletters, and for magazines—Heritage Quest Magazine, Ancestry, Family Chronicle, and Genealogy Bulletin; as well as assisting with Heritage Creations Genealogy Tours to Salt Lake Family History Library. There will be 6 tables of genealogical research aids available for purchase throughout the day. COST: $25.00 (in advance, $30 at door) (including the lunch) (Questions? Call or e-mail CGGS Vice-President Alene Thille at alene@gorge.net or 541-296-9839 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Return Reservations to: Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society, 722 Court Street, The Dalles OR 97058-2270 NAME: ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE e-MAIL Please make checks payable to CGGS. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/338.1 Message Board Post: Ann, As far as I know Idlewild Cemetery burials aren't listed on-line, but the cemetery is more than willing to do lookups. If you go to this page http://www.rootsweb.com/~orhoodri/hrcems.htm you'll find more information about the cemetery as well as an email address for them. Beth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nZB.2ACE/337.1.1 Message Board Post: Jeffrey, Thank you for looking this up! I appreciate your help. Robert Straley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nZB.2ACE/3.1 Message Board Post: Probably years too late for you to see this, but there are Bradleys in Hood River County and have been since around 1900 or before. One was an editor of the paper the Glacier. Some of the names seem familiar, and I do have an aunt named Peggy (she's probably 50-ish) and it is possible she was named after a previous relative.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MORROW, HEIMES, BROWN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/337.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I hope this helps. The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., October 21, 1971, page 2 LAURA HENRIETTA MORROW Funeral services were held last Friday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home chapel for Laura Henrietta Morrow. Mrs. Morrow, 64, died at her Oaks apartment home Oct. 13. Rev. L.D. Mason officiated at the funeral services which were followed by interment at Mountain View cemetery. Mrs. Morrow had lived in Hood River for two and a half years and was employed by Luhr Jensen and Sons. She was born Dec. 21, 1906, in Hamburg, Ark., to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brown. Survivors include three sons, Dwyer of Lakewood, Colo., Daral of Woodinville, Wash., and Dean of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Pauline Heimes of Denver, Colo., and Lillie Brown of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCLAIN, McLEAN, SUITOR, BARRY, PARKER, NICHOLS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/336 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., November 6, 1925, page 1 MRS. LOTTIE McCLAIN DIES VERY SUDDENLY Many residents were shocked to learn that Mrs. Lottie H. McClain had passed away suddenly on Saturday evening of last week. Mrs. McClain, who has accommodated a number of local teachers at her home, was preparing supper on Saturday evening. She left her kitchen and talked for some minutes to Miss Oberton, a teacher residing at the house and was apparently in her usual good health and humor. She returned to the kitchen, and some time afterwards, Miss Oberton caught the odor of burning food. Thinking that Mrs. McClain had been called away to a neighbor’s house, Miss Oberton went into the kitchen, where she found Mrs. McClain lying on the floor. She at once summoned Dr. Dumble, but Mrs. McClain was already dead when he arrived. The cause of death is believed to have been a brain stroke, and death had evidently come instantaneously. Funeral services were held yesterday at Riverside Church, Rev. James A. Fraser officiating. Interment was at Idlewild, S.E. Bartmess having charge of the funeral. Mrs. McClain, who was a leading member of the local chapter of the Eastern Star, was 50 years old, and leaves to mourn her death, a foster daughter, Miss Mary L. McClain, a student at O.A.C., and her aunt, Mrs. Susie Suitor, who lived here at the home. Other relatives are: Father, James Barry, Manville, N.D.; brothers, Elmer Barry, Pembina, N.D.; and Coleman Barry, Manville, N.D.; sisters Mrs. Edwin Parker, Coronado Beach, Calif.; and Mrs. A. Nichols, Fargo, N.D. -------------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 5, 1925, page 1 MRS. McLEAN DIES SUDDENLY SATURDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie McLean, widow of the late J.F. McLean, who formerly operated a West Side orchard place, will be held today at Riverside Community church, Dr. Jas. A. Fraser officiating. Interment will follow at Idlewilde cemetery. Mrs. McLean, aged 50, was a native of Canada. She had lived and the valley 12 years. Mrs. McLean’s death occurred suddenly Saturday evening. She kept a boarding house on the Heights. After chatting with guests she had gone to the kitchen where she was preparing a meal. Occupants of the house smelled food burning and someone went into the kitchen to investigate. Mrs. McLean, stricken suddenly with a heart attack, was lying on the floor dead. Mrs. McLean is survived by a foster daughter, Mary McLean. Her father, James Barry, lives at Manville, N.D. Surviving sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Edwin Parker, Coronado Beach, Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Fargo, N.D.; Elmer Barry, Pembina, N.D., Walter Barry, Saskatchewan, B.C. and Coleman Barry, Manville, N.D. An aunt of Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Susie Suitor, lives here. Mrs. McLean took an active interest in various fraternal and patriotic organizations, and news of her sudden death came as a severe shock to a host of friends. The funeral will be directed by S.E. Bartmess. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MASON, VALENTINE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/335 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., October 30, 1925, page 1 PRINCE AMONG MEN DIES IN PORTLAND Seldom has there been such a general expression of regret in all parts of the valley as on Sunday and Monday, when it became known that Walter Mason, of Parkdale, had passed away on Sunday in Portland, after losing a fight with endocarditis, a painful affection of the heart. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Walter Leonard Mason grew to manhood in the East. He graduated in engineering at Princeton University, and after working as his profession in the East, came to the West in 1910. He quickly became associated with fruit-growing in the Upper Valley and joined Messrs. Uptegrove and Cornell in what is still known as the U.C.M. ranch. In 1911, he married Miss Ida Valentine, of Toledo, Ohio, at the home of her sister in Seattle, and four children blessed this union. From the day he arrived here in the valley, Walter Mason became identified with every progressive movement, more often than not, as leader. His training as an engineer and the quiet assurance which the word of Walter Mason carried with it, was behind many of the larger projects which have marked the development of this valley in the past fifteen years. His fine personality won for him the respect of every man with whom he came into contact, and men who were closely associated with him through the years, and some of them, disastrous years, say that Walter Mason never made an enemy. When the Loop Highway was projected he joined those who supported the project and appeared at various centers in the valley to urge residents to get behind what is today recognized as one of the greatest assets this county has. While, as was natural, his greatest efforts have left their mark in the community at Parkdale in which he lived, there are few men and women in Hood River county who did! not know Walter Mason for a veritable “prince among men.” When, several months ago, he was stricken with illness, the thought never for a moment occurred to his many friends that Walter Mason would not return to the valley he loved so well. But Fate ordained that it should be so, and Walter Mason passed away on Sunday, after a painful illness of several months. Funeral services were held at the Finley Chapel and were conducted by the Rev. W.L. Van Nuys, who knew Mr. Mason years ago at Parkdale, and the Rev. R.A. Hutchinson. Talking as his text “Abraham the Builder,” Mr. Van Nuys paid a well-deserved tribute to the deceased man. It is of interest to many to recall that Mr. Mason ran the transit which established the base line of what is now the city of Gary, Ind. Besides a host of friends he leaves, to regret his death, his widow and four young children, the oldest being 12 years old. Walter Mason In the death of Walter Mason last Sunday morning, Parkdale and Hood River Valley lost one of its most valued citizens. Entering Princeton together in the class of 1905, the writer has known him for nearly 25 years. In college, as in after years, his integrity of character and genial nature won the respect and esteem of his fellows. During the 15 years and more that he was a resident of the Upper Valley, he gave largely of his time and effort to the upbuilding of his community, in the Church, the schools and civic affairs. Feeling and accepting the responsibilities of citizenship, his ideal of service never faltered. He worked for ends his allotment of life did not allow him to see realize. But if it is not only achievement that matters; if the steadfast striving counts too -- then, in the years still ahead, when his community does have some of these things, may yet it be remembered that it is due in no small degree, to the high endeavor of the quiet, kindly, strong spirit of Walter Mason. Eugene Eurer. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAGE, SMITH, HILL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/334 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 19, 1912, page 10 MRS. BEN H. LAGE DIES SUDDENLY The funeral services of Mrs. Ben H. Lage, who died suddenly at her home in the Pine Grove district Tuesday morning will be held Sunday at the Pine Grove church, after which interment will follow at the Pine Grove cemetery. The funeral services will be by Rev. Carson, pastor of the Pine Grove Methodist church, and Rev. J.L. Hershner, of this city. Mrs. Lage, who is a sister of Mrs. M.M. Hill, came out west about 11 years ago with Mr. and Mrs. Hill. She was identified with the Hood River county schools for a number of years, having taught the Middle Valley school and classes at the Pine Grove school. It was while teaching at the latter place that she became engaged to Mr. Lage and they were wedded soon after the school was closed. Her death came as a great shock to her many friends. A little daughter was born to her Sunday. Both were doing well when the mother was stricken by an abcess on the brain. Mrs. Lage took an active interest in the affairs of the neighborhood, and was loved by all for her kindness and her devotedness to those things that go toward the upbuilding of a happy home life and a happy community. She is survived in addition to her husband, by another child, the son, her sister, Mrs. Hill, and a brother, George Smith, of Pine Grove. Early in her married life she and Mr. Lage adopted two little children, a boy and a girl. ----------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., December 18, 1912, page 9 MRS. MARA SMITH LAGE Mrs. Mara Smith Lage, wife of Ben H. Lage, died suddenly yesterday morning at her home in Pine Grove from abcess on the brain. Her death was entirely unexpected and it came as a great shock to her many friends throughout the valley. A little daughter was born to Mrs. Lage Sunday, but both mother and daughter were doing nicely when the sudden attack came. Mrs. Lage’s maiden name was Mara E. Smith. She was born and brought up in Iowa and left many relatives there. She came to Hood River about 11 years ago with Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Hill, the latter being Mrs. Lage’s sister. During her life here she taught first at the Middle Valley school on Booth Hill. Later she took charge of the primary classes at Pine Grove. Her services there continued for three years. During this time she became engaged to Mr. Lage and their marriage followed soon after the completion of her last year as teacher. Since then she has lived on their farm at Pine Grove, where she has made many sincere friends who will deeply grieve over the ending of a useful and truly admirable Christian life, for Mrs. Lage had but just reached her sphere of greatest service as a wife and mother. Early in her married life she adopted two little children -- a boy and girl. Later her own a little son was born and she is survived by her sister, Mrs. Hill, ! the daughter who was born Sunday. Besides her children and her husband, she is survived by her sister, Mrs. Hill, a brother George Smith of Pine Grove also a father and several brothers in Iowa, a half brother and sister. Her father is now on his way here and the remains will be held until Saturday, when the funeral will be held at Pine Grove. The hour has not yet been decided. Besides the deep loss which will be felt by Mrs. Lage’s immediate family and friends, her death comes as an affliction to the community in which she lived. As a school teacher her faithfulness and kindheartedness won the lasting love of her scholars. She also took an active part in church work and put the principles of Christianity into practice in her every day life. To the bereaved family will be extended the sincere sympathy of many sorrowing friends. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FOUTS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/333 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., March 30, 1928, page 1 PIONEER JEWELER ANSWERS LAST CALL The news that W.F. Laraway was slowly sinking on Wednesday morning prepared his many friends in the mid-Columbia district for the announcement later in the day that he had passed away. He answered the call shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday evening at the local hospital, where he had been tenderly cared for during the past several weeks. One of the early commercial orchardists of this valley who had turned the forest into orchard, Mr. Laraway had won for himself a very large circle of friends. In Masonry to, he had held nearly all the ranks with which his brother Masons could honor him, and in his business capacity as the pioneer jeweler of this district, he made many friends who will their last respects to his memory at the funeral. William Fouts Laraway was born on October 28, 1848, at Marion, Ohio, his father being a very prominent leader in that state. Some years later the family moved to Wisconsin and then to Iowa, where Mr. Laraway, at the age of 18 years, started a jewelry store. For 40 years he carried on in this business and, because he took a great pride in his work at the watchemaker’s bench, he was able to build up such a large business that he made a comfortable fortune. Even today, in the old town, the fathers and mothers of the present generation often recall the jeweler who preferred to work on the interior of a watch rather than sell over the counter. Then the news of the coming orchard boom in Hood River valley reached Iowa, and the urge to pioneer took such a strong hold on Mr. Laraway that he and his wife, whom he had married in 1869, and his family came West. Very soon after reaching Hood River, in 1904, he purchased a large tract of land on the East Side, personally took part in the clearing of the acreage and platted it out to apples. Realizing that he would have to wait for several years before the trees came into bearing, he opened a jewelry store in Hood River, and quickly established himself as the leading jeweler of the mid-Columbia. It was in this valley which he loved so well that he raised his family and one son, Percy, was for many years in charge of the orchard. For his years and until he met with an automobile accident, there were few men in Oregon who could compete with them in alertness, but after the accident, which resulted in severe physical injuries, the burden of his years began to weigh heavily upon him and failure of his eyes compelled him to abandon the technical side of his business. But the will continued to move him and for several months he spent much of his time on his orchard property, planning various improvements and new plantings. From the day when he first saw the great light of Masonry it became to him almost a religion and few Masons ever learned the many lessons as well as he. His brother Masons honored him by electing him to nearly every office within the various degrees of the order, and his Masonic title of Sir William Fouts Laraway offers striking testimony to the position he won amongst his fellow men. It is but fitting, therefore, that Masons of this section should extend to him the last rites of the great world order, and today all local Masons are to meet at Tieman hall, at 1 p.m. to prepare for the ceremony in which they will take part at the funeral, which will be held an hour later. While he has not been out of doors for several months, a host of residents will remember him for his kindly disposition, and today they will go in a body to the graveside to pay their respects to his memory. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.