History Mystery Photo January 16, 2005 By Rodger Nichols of The Chronicle (Text Only) What a response to last week’s photo. Yes, it was The Dalles Hotel… Nedra Fought recognized it well because “that’s where Frank and I were married 65 years ago. My parents were married there in 1912, which gave us the idea.” Terray Harmon remembered that Helen Pattee operated a beauty salon there for many years. Geri Whitmeyer said her Uncle Eddie lived there for 30 years and worked at the railroad station across Second Street. Doris Fleck said her Aunt Rosina worked there as a secretary in the 1920s. Jake Grossmiller’s grandmother, Mary Grossmiller, was one of the last hostesses in the downstairs coffee shop and his cousin Dan Grossmiller worked for the company hired to demolish the building in 1967. A crane was used to lift a TD-6 Caterpillar to the the hotel roof. “It knocked down the elevator head and created a ramp to get it down to the top floor where it started knocking out walls.” He said bricks were salvaged and cleaned because they had been presold to a construction company in Reno, Nevada. “Part of The Dalles Hotel is still around, scattered all over Reno,” he said. John Foley noted his family’s long history with the hotel, which was built in 1910. His grandfather, Pat Foley, brought the building in 1920 and it was kept in the family until 1963. “In 1928, he bought Thornton Lakes, which became Foley Lakes,” Foley said. Milk from cows that grazed near the lake and catfish from the lake itself were both used at the hotel restaurant. John’s Uncle Pat and Uncle Jerome ran the hotel at different times, as did his father, Tom Foley, founder of Spooky’s Pizza and other local ventures. 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 January 2, 2005 20 Years Ago, January 2, 1985 Michael Richard Carrillo arrived into the world at 3:43 a.m. New Year’s Day. He was the first child born this year at Mid-Columbia Medical Center. He weighed in at seven pounds even and was 19 inches long. 40 Years Ago, January 2, 1965 A young mother from flood-torn Sherman County, isolated by washed out railroads and highways, who arrived by helicopter December 23, saw her baby boy welcomed as The Dalles area’s first baby in 1965. The boy, who weighed in at a husky 8 pounds, 4 œ ounces was born at 1:34 p.m. New Year’s Day at The Dalles General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William C. Smith of Kent (Oregon). 60 Years Ago, January 2, 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkensen formerly of Sweetwater, Texas, arrived at The Dalles Airport Saturday. Jenkensen is a licensed aircraft and engine mechanic, and he will take charge of aircraft maintenance at the local field. Mrs. Jenkensen will operate the post office and a small restaurant at the field. As a result of the November 7 vote, in which The Dalles City residents approved a plan to add 25 cents to each water bill to set up a fund for post-war improvements, all payments for water rent this month must include the additional charge, according to J.I. Chambers, manager of the local water department office. Among the graduates of the Medical Field Service school, Carlisle barracks, Pennsylvania December 30 was John H. Skirving of The Dalles, a communication from the school reported today. Skirving, who has the rank of lieutenant, received his M.D. degree from Creighton University School of Medicine. 80 Years Ago, January 2, 1925 The dawn of 1925 sees many things of interest transpiring in The Dalles, or scheduled to transpire within a few days. Watch parties, at houses and in industrial plants, greeted the new year with a noisy reception. Whistles were blown, bells were rung and people on the street proclaimed the event by lusty yelling. Five people were rounded up by police on charges of liquor law violations. Homer Clark, an old offender, told Judge D.L. Cates this morning his latest spree was the last, he was just finishing up his 1924 supply. 100 Years Ago, January 3, 1905 Evidently a few residents of The Dalles have forgotten to swear off, as five or six boozers were brought before Judge Filloon this morning, enriching the city treasury in the amount of $10 in cash besides several days of work on the streets. The members of the Congregational Church Sunday school have chosen their officers for this year: Reverend D.V. Poling, superintendent; Professor J.S. Landers and Mr. B.S. Huntington, associate superintendent; Mrs. Lina Liebe, secretary; Allen Roberts, treasurer; Walter Huntington, librarian; Mrs. J.L. Landers, chorister; Miss Emma Roberts, organist; Miss Prudence Patterson and Miss Hazel Huntington, pianists. 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 December 12, 2004 20 Years Ago, December 12, 1984 Wasco County has filed a motion in circuit court seeking to stop further use of 640 “tent” structures at Rajneeshpuram and disassembly of these structures. The motion is part of a suit by McGreer and others against the city of Rajneeshpuram and other defendants and dates back to 1983. Wilford Carey, county land use lawyer, filed the suit. 40 Years Ago, December 12, 1964 Another part of the Stadelman property, amounting to six acres or more, will be acquired to go with the 14 acres previously purchased as site of a new school in the Chenowith Road-Webber area as the result of school board action Thursday. The District 12 board voted to authorize the additional purchase. An item of $24,000 for property acquisition was included. 60 Years Ago, December 12, 1944 Fire Chief Charles Roth Jr. was startled this morning to receive a congratulatory telegram informing him that he was the “father of quad”. The signature reassured him, however. It was from the Portland agency of the Mack Truck company and was designed to inform him that the “quadruplet” fire truck ordered months ago by the city had arrived in Portland from the east. The Portland agency will service and test the $14,000 fire truck during the next several days. Roth said that he expected delivery would be made to his department by about Friday of this week. 80 Years Ago, December 12, 1924 After waiting through most of one night and all of the following day for appearance of George Lawson on a ranch about six miles east of Criterion (Oregon) Sheriff Levi Chrisman returned to the city yesterday with a small steam cooler; copper coil and other paraphernalia seized at a suspected moonshine plant. Acting on information that a moonshiner’s “outfit” was in operation on the ranch, Sheriff Chrisman, accompanied by Deputy Hans Blaser and Federal Prohibition Office Dan Kerfoot left here Wednesday and upon reaching the premises, hid themselves to await the arrival of the owner. Urging local people, including members of the Officers Reserve Corps association to select a suitable site for an airdrome in or near The Dalles, Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly , famous army aviator, told members of the Congregational Men’s club that he would return shortly to assist them in their work. The subject will be presented to the Kiwanis Club by Pat Foley, president elect. 100 Years Ago, December 12, 1904 This morning, Rex Harvey, who was arrested over a week ago for giving liquor to a minor, appeared in Justice Keller’s court for hearing and was discharged for lack of evidence to bind him over to the circuit court. W.H. Wilson appeared for the defendant and District Attorney Menefee for the prosecution. 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 December 5, 2004 20 Years Ago, December 5, 1984 All of the guests that came to Rajneeshpuram in the “share-a-home” program that operated this fall will probably be gone from Rancho Rajneesh by the end of the week, two men who have been there since September predicted Tuesday. Tom Carr and Rufus Gilley who were recruited in Los Angeles (California), left the ranch on Tuesday and estimated there were only 75 to 175 of the street people still there. Mill Creek Grange was host for the annual installation of officers for the area on December 2. The meeting was conducted by Don Bailey, master of Mill Creek Grange. There were 76 present with eight granges of the area being represented. The installation team included Mr. and Mrs. Larry Holsman, Larry Elliott, Eva Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Turner from Hood River County and Irma Spitler from The Dalles. 40 Years Ago, December 5, 1964 Installation of officers and the annual report of the president will feature the Chamber of Commerce members forum luncheon Monday noon at the Hotel Dalles, announced B.M. Keith, retiring president, who will report on his year in office. The president elect, William Dielschneider, will be installed and will be given an opportunity to comment on the year ahead. Other officers to be installed will be T.P. (Ted) Daniels and Glen Spicer, first and second vice presidents; and W.S. Nelson, who will assume the duties of manager for the 40th consecutive year. A company that has helped put the “pop” in the area’s soft drink trade for the past century is inviting the public to view the new bottling and distribution center at 1520 Bargeway Road NW near the west city limits of The Dalles. The Dalles Soda Works, a firm with a name going back to the pioneer era, is now holding its grand opening at the spacious steel building a 90 by 142 foot structure completed last summer. 60 Years Ago, December 5, 1944 The first degree murder trail (sic) of Sam E. Brendel, charged with stabbing to death Willie Carl Jones, outside of “Bert’s Place” First street card room on September 30, has been set for January 3, it was announced today by Judge Fred W. Wilson, prior to his departure for Hood River (Oregon) on circuit court business. It had been planned to hold the trial during December, but attorneys reported that other business conflicted with several suggested dates, Judge Wilson said. Brendel, arrested shortly after the stabbing affray, was indicted by the Wasco County grand jury on a first degree murder count. November was a “low month” for the city police department in the matter of arrests and fines, the monthly report submitted by Chief Frank Heater revealed. Arrests totaled 96, on which fines amounting to 456.50 were paid. Police court fines from July 1, 1944 to December 1, 1944 total $4,273 the report added. 80 Years Ago, December 5, 1924 Four prisoners in the city jail, two of them voluntarily locked up for the night, were beginning to believe that they would be fed through the bars with a straw until Charles Burchstorf brought a hammer and cold chisel down this morning to let them out. There is a familiar expression among policemen when a prisoner is sentenced to a long term that “they locked him up and threw the key away”. Somebody locked up the four unfortunates last night and whether he threw the key away or lost it, nobody knows. Officers of the Royal Neighbors lodge for the year 1925 have been elected as follows: Oracle, Mrs. W. Walden; V.O., Mrs. L. Underwood; recorder, Mrs. F. Oakman; treasurer, Mrs. G. Johnson; marshal, Mrs. H. Ohlegschlager; chancellor, Mrs. LeForge; P.O., Mrs. H. Watson; I.S., Mrs. C. Wilds; G.S., Mrs. W. Nichols; managers, Mrs. Webb; Mrs. Charles Swinford; Mrs. C.M. Zell; musician, Miss Grace Torington. 100 Years Ago, December 5, 1904 Six hoboes stranding (sic) in a row and two drunks keeping them company was the line up in front of Recorder Falloon this morning. One hobo was given twenty days because he had been ordered out of town Saturday and neglected to go, the others five days apiece. One of the drunks was discharged and the other fine $5. The east end is to have another substantial improvement. Charles Davis and a force of workmen began this morning moving the building on the corner of Second and Jefferson, which has been used as a portion of the Star Lodging, a block to the west, and on its present location a two-story building, 24-by20-feet, will be erected by George Teller, the owner of the lodging house. Its covering will be imitation of brick. It will, when completed, resemble the Dunn building a block above and to be a great improvement to the block. 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 November 21, 2004 20 Years Ago, November 21, 1984 Lisa Dawkins, a senior at The Dalles High School, has been names The Chronicle’s Miss Merry Christmas for 1984. She won in a field of 16 candidates and succeeds Lisa Cushing, also a student at The Dalles High School. Miss Merry Christmas is the newspaper’s official Christmas representative. 40 Years Ago, November 21, 1964 Two Denver, Colorado women were killed Friday night in a head-on collision on US 30 at Celilo, just east of the grade crossing. State police said the victims were Marjorie June Jones, 37, and her mother, Nellie Catherine Jones, 70, who lived at the same Denver address. The small foreign car in which they were riding collided with a westbound car driven by Everett Joe Rummell, 20, of Yakima (Washington) on a slight curve. About 100 Royal Arch Masons and wives commemorated 100 years of history Friday night at a special centennial celebration of The Dalles Chapter No. 6 Royal Arch Masons at the Masonic Temple. With Lewis Nichols presiding as high priest, honors were extended to Gene Caswell of Sweet Home (Oregon), grand high priest for the RAM of Oregon at the program, which followed a catered dinner in the dining room. 60 Years Ago, November 21, 1944 Naturalization ceremonies were held in the circuit court of Judge Fred W. Wilson this morning for four residents of this county who were admitted to citizenship from Great Britain, Italy, Russia and Norway. Those admitted were Edward Elias Griffith, formerly a citizen of Great Britain; Alfonso Pizzolato, formerly a citizen of Italy; Hilda Beatrice Sampson, formerly a citizen of Russia; and Thor Johan Jacobsen, formerly a citizen of Norway. Jacobsen was recently honorably discharged from the United States Army. Quotas were assigned yesterday to the various city and farm organizations throughout the county in the drive to reach Wasco County’s $750,000 quota in the sixth war bond drive in a minimum of time officials said today. Last night Mrs. Hal Holmes met with her corps of women salesmen at the county courthouse. 80 Years Ago, November 21, 1924 Wasco County was fifth on the list for the greatest number of predatory animals killed during the month of October it has been announced by Stanley Jewett, leader of predatory control in Oregon. Hunter C. Hight during that period killed 28 coyotes, 12 less that C.B. Brown of Malheur County. Two hunters in Harney County took third and fourth place on the list. A committee of seven women has been chose (sic) by Reverend Joseph A. Broeck to direct the American Red Cross Thanksgiving relief in The Dalles, the Junior Red Cross having charge of the contributions. Practically every child in the grade schools in the city is enrolled in Junior Red Cross and they will add small gifts to the Thanksgiving basket. Each child will bring a potato and an orange or apple to the school and these gifts will be collected by the women’s committee and will be placed in the basket with other contributions of fowl, meat or other articles of food. 100 Years Ago, November 21, 1904 Neal Robinson of this city has secured an electric light franchise for the town of Goldendale (Washington) good for twenty years and the city has entered into a contract with him to take sixteen lights for street lighting during the next two years. Mr. Robinson is to begin work on the new plant by the first of the month, and deposited $500 with the city treasurer as a forfeit unless the system is completed within four months. Social happenings at the county jail are not whirling since the court reduced the population to the minimum, which means Williams, the murderer, and Downs, the fellow that plead guilty to “takin’ but not stabbin’ the horse”. The latter is serving a three months sentence and will remain about a month longer. Williams, well, he’ll stay until he leaves at any rate. 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 November 28, 2004 20 Years Ago, November 28, 1984 Henry Wilkins of The Dalles and Condon (Oregon) is Oregon’s Conservation Farmer of the Year. The award was presented Monday during the annual Oregon Wheat Growers League convention in Portland. Wilkins operates a dryland ranch homesteaded by his grandfather in the 1880s. Wilkins maintains a residence in The Dalles and has served on the District 9 School Board. He began conservation practices in 1967. 40 Years Ago, November 28, 1964 Paul Johnson, who has headed the Goldendale (Washington) school system for nearly 33 years and who has been in the teaching profession in Washington for 38 years, has announced his retirement to take place the end of the present school year. His career as a teacher began at Sultan (Washington). He and his sister later taught at Roosevelt (Washington). Eight lettermen are back this season from a 1963-64 Lyle (Washington) Cougar team that racked up a 25-3 record over the season, including the State B tournament at Spokane (Washington). The Cougars had a perfect 12-0 record in the Klickitat County “B” League last season. Four members of last year’s team have departed. Four members of this year’s varsity have three years experience each. They are Darrell (Duke) Coleman, Roger Migaki, Steve Tidyman and Don White. Duane Johnson and Bill Parrish have both had two years experience and Larry and Sims one year each. Jim Titus is the coach. 60 Years Ago, November 28, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Gust of Maupin (Oregon) recently moved into one of their cottages on Elrod Avenue after selling their Maupin auto court to Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Herbert of Portland, who took possession Monday. The Herberts are well known at Maupin as they have fished the Deschutes for many seasons. Facing a charge of soliciting a ride on the highway from passing motorists, two men were arrested yesterday by state police near this city. Giving their names as Owen Arthur Wheeler and Kermit T. Carney they were arraigned before Justice of Peace Glenn O. Allen and sentenced and sentenced to serve five days in the county jail. The charges were made under the little-used Oregon law, it was asserted, to give Oregon police and (sic) opportunity to investigate the two men. Arlington’s (Oregon) unbeaten, untied and unscored-upon football team will meet Chemawa for the B-school championship of Oregon to be played Friday evening the Willamette University stadium. Frank Adams is the coach of the Arlington team. 80 Years Ago, November 28, 1924 Forty-six pint bottles of moonshine arrived in The Dalles Wednesday – objects of Thanksgiving cheer – but never reached their destination. Chief of Police Frank Heater locked them up safely in the police station. “Bill” Cora, a Russian and alleged bootlegger from Portland, was also locked up in connection with the 46 pint bottles and their contents. He was later released upon posting cash bail in the sum of $150. Raymond H. Baker, arrested in a local rooming house with Cora, was fined $25 in police court this morning by Judge D.L. Cates on a charge of complicity in the proposed sale of Thanksgiving beverages, and advised the court he would appeal. 100 Years Ago, November 28, 1904 Castle or “Beacon” Rock, one of the greatest scenic attractions on the river between this city and Portland, has been sold to Charles E. Ladd, of Portland, for $2,100. What Mr. Ladd’s idea in purchasing it remains to be seen. The former owner was Jay Cooke of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania). The past summer has been a busy one in Dufur (Oregon), filled with circumstances that have not allowed monotony or in any way caused time to drag. Residence after residence has been constructed, three brick buildings for mercantile purposes are near completion and a large and commodious livery stable remodeled and built. DUFUR DISPATCH. 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 November 14, 2004 Wasco County Planner Dan Durow will go to Rajneeshpuram to inspect housing at the commune located there, but further inspection trips will not be announced. An inspection trip scheduled for Tuesday morning was blocked literally, when a tractor-trailer rig owned by the commune ran off the only county access road and blocked it. Judson Baptist College trustees will meet her Saturday over what is termed “hard decisions” on the school’s future in The Dalles. Dr. Roger Crabbs, the schools president, said today this could include such things as the sale of the school’s property and moving to smaller quarters, a Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy proceeding to allow the school to hold off debt service while it regroups and negotiations for financial reorganization. Two major developments have pushed the college into a financial bind, although Crabbs said the school was in better shape especially organizationally than at any time since coming here. 40 Years Ago, November 14, 1964 Silver anniversary meeting of the Wasco Electric Cooperative, which has grown from its initial 300 members and 265 miles of line energized just before Pearl Harbor involved the United States in World War II, was held Saturday at the Junior High Auditorium. Eric Johnson, manager of the REA financed cooperative for the entire 25 years, was presented a plaque for his long and faithful service by President Rex Kaseberg in behalf of the board of directors. Re-elected to the board were three long-time members, Kaseberg of The Dalles, Leo Hammel of The Dalles and Ralph Woodside, Maupin. Patricia Sexton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Sexton, was recently inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta honorary for outstanding academic achievement. She is a 1963 graduate of The Dalles High School and is a sophomore. 60 Years Ago, November 14, 1944 Lettuce growers in Wasco County are working against time this week in getting out the crop before severe weather sets in, W. Wray Lawrence said today in commenting upon the continued drop in temperature. Recent drops in lettuce prices on the Portland market held up marketing of the crop here the county agent said and now with an upward swing in prices, growers here are bending every effort to get the crop harvested before weather halts operations. 80 Years Ago, November 14, 1924 As a result of a raid on property owned by Raul Douglas, east of the Thompson’s Addition store late yesterday afternoon, H. Bushey, said to be a renter of the Douglas place, is in the county jail under a charge of manufacture of intoxicating liquor and the federal and county authorities are in possession of one of the cleanest whiskey distilling outfits ever seized in this part of the country. The raid was made by Sheriff Levi Chrisman, Federal Probation Agent Don Kerfoot, Chief of Police Frank Heater and Deputy Sheriff Harry Dodge. What is believed to be one of the smallest real estate transactions on record in the county was consummated yesterday when Sheriff Levi Chrisman, for Wasco County, sold a lot at Shaniko (Oregon) for 75 cents. John McHargue was the purchaser. The parcel of land was seized by the county, upon the declaration in circuit court that Joe Le Clair had become delinquent in this respect as owner of the property. 100 Years Ago, November 14, 1904 Saturday morning, W.H. Turner was arrested and charged with stealing a buggy from the Columbia Feed Yard. Turner claimed it had been sold to him by another party. The trail (sic) took place in Judge Filloon’s court Saturday evening, District Attorney Meneles appearing for the prosecution and Forest Fisher for the defense. The case was finally dismissed on account of lack of evidence. 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 November 7, 2004 20 Years Ago, November 7, 1984 With 1,800 to 2,000 absentee ballots being counted here today, it appeared certain Art Labrousse would be sheriff; Wayne Fawbush state representative and Ken Jernstedt state senator. With 11,561 ballots counted the 2,000 absentees would make the turnout 13,581 or 93 percent of the voters registered. The absentees are being counted today, with results not expected to be available until late today, perhaps Thursday. Ray Matthew and Jim Comini were leading for county commissioner. John Mabrey was leading for mayor of The Dalles, Dewanda Clark and Merritt Probstfield were leading for council. Republican Gordon Hilderbrand was elected Sherman County Judge in Tuesday’s election. Hilderbrand defeated his Democratic foe George Delbert Smith 628-603 in the only contested race. Robert A. Boynton, the Republican, won the county commission seat on the ballot with 958 votes. Merle Eldridge, another Republican, received 130 write-in votes. 40 Years Ago, November 7, 1964 The Hancock twins at 1407 E. 15th Street are now properly identified. If no further mixup occurs until they are old enough to know their own names, Jimmy will be Jimmy and Joey will be Joey, even though no one can tell them apart by looking at them. A letter received by the city police from the State Bureau of Identification confirms the preliminary finding made by Detective Ernie Brock of The Dalles police department. Brock took the left footprint of Joseph Edward, the younger (by five minutes) of the two identical twins of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry N. Hancock, and compared it with the prints that were a part of the birth record from The Dalles General Hospital. The letter from the state said that the crease in the print do not match those from the hospital print from James Duane, but do match the original print of Joey. Police help was sought in determining who was who in the Hancock family after marked diaper pins were mixed. 60 Yeats Ago, November 7, 1944 The Germans, despite the fact that they are on the verge of defeat, still are disseminating propaganda in an attempt to disorganize American fighting forces, according to a letter received recently by G.F. Masquart of this city from his son, Chris C. Masquart, now fighting in Germany. The Nazis drop many propaganda notes over American lines, urging U.S. soldiers to surrender, or attempting to disrupt their morale by painting a false picture of conditions on the home front, Masquart said. He enclosed in his letter a propaganda note recently dropped by the Germans over American lines. 80 Years Ago, November 7, 1924 L.E. Emerson of The Dalles was awarded the highest prize in the section east of the Cascades in Oregon for a sample of butter exhibited at the Oregon State Buttermakers convention held in Portland November 5 and 6. The prize was three barrels of butter salt. Owing to the fact that lights have not been installed, yet on the beach for night practice, the American Legion football team will meet in the civic auditorium gymnasium where it will be coached by Robert L. Murray. The night practice will be held there until further notice, it is reported. Sunday morning practice will be held on the legion athletic field. 100 Years Ago, November 7, 1904 Saturday night at the Baldwin opera house one couple was made happy by receiving $5 which was promised to the best lady and gentleman waltzer. Graceful Miss Hays deserved and won her share, while Mr. Gardner, a most thoroughly correct dancer, made his friends proud to see him win his muchly deserved prize. Professor and Mrs. Holst extended to each of them their hearty congratulations. J.G. Fisch (sic), of The Dalles, came very near meeting with a serious accident while enroute from The Dalles to Madras (Oregon) yesterday. The wagon bounced off a large rock in the road, throwing Mr. Finch and his daughter out, hurting Mr. Finch in the back and lungs badly. Remember, all election returns will be received by direct wire at the White House saloon (in The Dalles?). 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 January 9, 2005 Researched and compiled by Elroy King 20 Years Ago, January 9, 1985 The state of Oregon Tuesday officially notified two Rajneesh organizations of more than $1.4 million in fines for violating state electric codes in 640 huts erected at the central Oregon community of Rajneeshpuram. The fines are the largest ever levied by the state Department of Commerce. At the same times the building codes division notified Swami Deva Sandesh, Rajneeshpuram’s building official, that it is withdrawing his certification as a building inspector because of his failure to require building permits on inspection for the huts and to act in the public interest. The Dalles watershed has an unusually high snow pack and the Crow Creek Reservoir filled in December, one of the earliest recoveries in its 17 year history. Bill Keyser, director of the Department of Water Treatment and Supply, says the High Prairie Snow Course at elevation 6100 feet measured 110 inches with average water depth of 39 inches and density of 34 percent. 40 Years Ago, January 9, 1965 Action was begun this week by the city of Arlington (Oregon) to withdraw its appeal of a recent decision by Circuit Judge Edward Howell holding illegal the sale of the new above-the-lake business district to a private investor in Portland for resale to relocated businessmen in Arlington and other places. The new mayor, insurance man Les Grant, was authorized by a council resolution to seek the services of legal counsel and then proceed with action for dismissal of the appeal. The Dalles Indians got off in Intermountain Conference action Friday by winding up on the long end of a 50-37 decision over Redmond (Oregon). Mike Bertrand led the attack with 12 points and Jay Kane added 11. 60 Years Ago, January 9, 1945 Counsel for Sam Brendel, on trial in the Wasco County Circuit Court today on a first degree murder charge, will abandon a previous plea of :not guilty by reason of insanity” and instead will claim self defense in the death of Willie Carl Jones. That was indicated this morning by T. Leland Brown, who with F.L Phipps, is representing the defendant in this case. 80 Years Ago, January 9, 1925 While Frank Loonen, unsuspecting, lay in a local hospital with a broken hip, Sheriff Levi Chrisman last night led a posse to a small island in the Deschutes River and destroyed what is believed to be the largest moonshining plant ever uncovered in Wasco County. Loonen will be prosecuted, District Attorney Francis V. Galloway stated this morning. In the meantime Loonen is under arrest in the hospital and the authorities have been informed he will be confined in bed for several months. G.L. Buck of Yakima (Washington), said to be married and the father of three children, and Mrs. Ruby Williams of Onalaska, Washington, the mother of three children, were arrested in a local rooming house last night on a warrant charging Buck with violation of the Mann act. Both had deserted their children, according to the story told here today by local authorities. Buck is alleged to not only having deserted his children, but a wife whom he left in Yakima. 100 Years Ago, January 9, 1905 F.L. Hurlburt was in town Wednesday from Shaniko (Oregon). He says that a new brick hotel, a large hardware store and a big general merchandise store are in prospect for this place in addition to their new bank which is to be built in the spring. CONDON TIMES. 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 20 Years Ago, October 17, 1984 A federal judge Tuesday refused to grant the Rajneesh Commune a temporary restraining order prohibiting County Clerk Sue Proffitt from requiring new voter registrants to attend eligibility hearings. And today the Rajneesh submitted to new voter registrations from Rajneeshpuram making the total submitted 1909 since October 10 the hearings order was imposed. Closing arguments in the murder trial of Arnold Ray Huskey were made by the district attorney and the defense attorney this morning and the case was expected to go to the jury sometime this afternoon. Huskey is accused of the murder of truck driver Robert Mcnair, Oregon City (Oregon). Huskey’s co-defendant, Gordon Junior Parsons, has already entered a guilty plea. 40 Years Ago, October 17, 1964 Members of the Library Board reinforced their view that the Houghton site is an excellent one for the new library building when they visited the site with an architect Friday afternoon. Here to inspect the broad acreage and to discuss project features was George McMath, Portland, member of the firm that made the earlier Civic Center study for Dalles City. “Dedication of ourselves comes first,” Harry Atkins, minister of Dufur Christian, makes plans as he and his congregation of some 190 persons prepare for dedication of the new church building Sunday. The minister will use this as a theme in the 11 a.m. service. 60 Years Ago, October 17, 1944 Sam A. Brendel, 39, accused of stabbing to death Willie Carl Jones, 31, will go on trial for his life, members of the Wasco County grand jury decided later yesterday when they returned an indictment charging him with first degree murder. Brendel is second man to face a jury later this fall on charges of first degree murder. Also held in the county jail is Charles Richard Wilson, accused of shooting to death is stepdaughter at Antelope (Oregon). Better than 15 percent of the $17,750 Wasco County quota in the Oregon War Chest drive was obtained in the first day’s solicitation. Ben Musa, treasurer of the general committee in charge of the campaign said this morning. Many workers are still to report. Early reports indicate that once again Wasco County citizens are responding well to the solicitation for funds to carry on national, state and local charitable and service enterprises. 80 Years Ago, October 17, 1924 Miss Aline Howell went to Portland this afternoon to take the five Youmans’ children to the Boy’s and Girl’s Aid Society where they will make their home. The three girls and two boys lived with their parents in the house just west of the Bert Thomas home on Fulton street until a week ago when they were deserted. Since that time they have been under the care of the Wasco county and the local Red Cross. The children range in age from four to 14. 100 Years Ago, October 17, 1904 A former Dalles girl will cast her first vote for Roosevelt next month. On the registration books at Wardner, Idaho, appears the name of Georgia Brown, who was formerly Miss Georgia Sampson of this city. Here’s hoping that her vote won’t be challenged because she’s too young to vote; this it counts double when the polls are all in and that she doesn’t get red headed and lose any of those pretty auburn tresses in a political squabble. This afternoon while riding to school, the 11-year-old son of J. Rayburn, who lives near the old fairgrounds, fell from his wheel and in so doing severely injured his left hand, the thumb being badly torn at the lower joint. He was brought to Dr. Geisendorffer’s office, where the wound was treated. 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 September 5, 2004 20 Years Ago, September 5, 1984 The Dalles City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to offer help to provide sewer service for the port of entry being considered on I-84 on the west side of town. Councilman John Mabrey said he would like to see the city take the lead in the matter and moved to offer a one-third participation with Port of The Dalles and the county. 40 Years Ago, September 5, 1964 Ted Rickets of The Dalles shot a 299 game last Friday at the Skookum Bowl in Yakima (Washington) while competing in the first annual Hank Ninemire Invitational Tournament. 60 Years Ago, September 5, 1944 Registration in The Dalles public schools is the highest in the last six years, according to today’s records at the office of Superintendent Paul R. McCulloch. The records show 130 more registrations than on the first day of school in September, 1943. The high school, however, rather than sharing in this increase shows a decided downward trend, as it has since 1940, when its registration was 546. Today it was 365. Miss Zoe Baur arrived in The Dalles last week to assume her duties as assistant librarian, a position which has been vacant since Miss Harriet Cook left The Dalles in April. Miss Baur came here from Denver (Colorado). She has taken a room at the home of Mr. Guy Pound. 100 Years Ago, September 5, 1904 It is reported that Lou Gibbons, one of the men who stole the horse from lower Antelope (Oregon) ranches, is working over in the Foppiano neighborhood, and several persons have heard from him. None of the badman-hunters in the county seem to have a particular hankering after Gibbons, and as far as we know, no effort is being made to capture him, though there is a reward offered for his arrent. Yesterday Reverend Father James O’Neill conducted the services at St. Peters Catholic Church, having arrived in this city Saturday. For some time past, Father Desmarias has been in ill health and unable to take charge of the work. For this reason Bishop O’Reilly has assigned Father O’Neill to the church at this place. The new priest, who recently came to Baker City (Oregon) from Baltimore, is a young man of rare attainments and a bright future, and The Dalles church is fortunate in securing him. 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 October 10, 2004 20 Years Ago, October 10, 1984 The Oregon Transportation Commission voted Tuesday morning to locate the Port of Entry at the Cascade Locks (Oregon) site as had been recommended by the transportation department staff. The vote to locate the facility at Cascade Locks was 4-1 with N.B. Giustina of Eugene casting the “no” vote. The Cascade Locks site was one of four proposed, including one at The Dalles. Two followers of Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh may run as write-in candidates November 6 for vacancies on the three-member Wasco County court, said Ma Anand Sheela, the guru’s personal secretary. Sheela said Monday she saw “a great deal of possibility” that the two, whom she did not name, would be elected as write-in candidates to the court, equivalent to a county board of commissioners. 40 Years Ago, October 10, 1964 Voters of The Dalles Friday approved a $250,000 bond issue to build a new library on the Houghton property at Seventh Place and Court Street. The vote was 838 in favor on the bond and 557 against. In the balloting on the library location, 1020 favored the Houghton site and 289 for the city park site. 60 Years Ago, October 10, 1944 Property owners of The Dalles lost $104,534.94 by fire last year Fire Chief Charles Roth Jr. of this city said today in stressing the need for paying particular attention to fire preventive measures. In line with national fire prevention week, which opened throughout the nation October 8 for one week, a comprehensive program is planned for this city beginning tomorrow. Collection of the Wasco County tax roll for 1944-45 in (sic) much farther ahead this year than ever before at this time, Sheriff Harold Sexton said this morning. Tax collections so far this period reached a peak Monday when $10,000 was received. Free wood can still be had by persons applying to the ranger station at Dufur (Oregon) for a permit, Ranger Gordon said today. Free limbs and fuel may be gathered along both sides of Skyline Road for 60 feet, Gordon said. 80 Years Ago, October 10, 1924 Charles Hanning and Frank Betts, arrested Wednesday afternoon by Sheriff Levi Chrisman and Hans Blaser on a charge of illegal possession of intoxicating liquor, were each fined $50 in the justice court at noon today upon pleas of guilty. The sheriff in a search of the old Frederick ranch on Five Mile Ridge yesterday, discover a 25-gallon copper still which had a wooden top. 100 Years Ago, October 10, 1904 An alarm of fire turned in at the noon hour was occasioned by a coal oil stove exploding in the dressmaking parlors of Edith Davis over Donnell’s drug store. Aside from the burning of a table cover, little damage was done and the fire was under control when the firemen reached the scene. J.H. Jackson is in from his place at Agency plains (Jefferson county, Oregon) making final arrangements to move his family to the homestead, where he has a commodious dwelling house almost completed. Mr. Jackson is ill and isn’t looking well now. 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 October 3, 2004 20 Years Ago, October 3, 1984 A decision on moving the murder trial of Arnold Ray Huskey to another jurisdiction has been delayed until Wednesday by Wasco County Circuit Court Judge John Jelderks. The motion for the change of venue was made by Huskey’s attorney, John Kelly, during a pretrial hearing held this morning. Huskey’s codefendant, Gordon Junior Parsons, did not appear in court today and his absence was not officially explained in open court, except for the judge to verify with Parsons’ attorney, Jim Habberstadt, that they would not be appearing. Hope grew stronger today that new contamination related foodborne illness was nearer an end. Health officers said that no new cases with contamination dates later than September 26 had been reported to the Wasco-Sherman Health Unit. According to Dennis Illingworth, sanitarian, the 455 cases reported were people who were contaminated before September 26. Of these, 140 have been confirmed as salmonella and of these a total of 71 were determined to be salmonella typhimurium, one of the more common types. (Read past articles submitted on Bhagwan Rajneesh involvement in Wasco county). 40 Years Ago, October 3, 1964 Adding to the traffic woes on the Oregon Trail Highway as deer hunters headed east in an almost solid stream, was a train-truck collision on the Celilo Crossing 12 miles east of here Friday night. A Union Pacific train crew member serving as a flagman was struck by the pickup truck as it entered the crossing. The pickup, pulling a camp trailer, swerved in an effort to avoid the collision, but Gene Collins, 47, Portland, was struck while scrambling to get out of the way. The foot is still important in football as a conversion kicked by Jim Mahan in the final quarter boosted The Dalles Indians to a 27-26 victory of the LaGrande (Oregon) Tigers, and moved the Tribe into a tie for second place in the Intermountain League. Mahan’s game winning conversion came after Phil Wagenblast scored from 27 yards to tie the game at 26-all with only three minutes left in the game. 60 Years Ago, October 3, 1944 Members of the city council last night voted to purchase a radio for the fire department truck of Fire Chief Charles Roth Jr., similar to the one now in operation in the police department’s patrol cars. The Dalles Community Orchestra, under the direction of C. Robert White, will give a musical program at the Eastern Oregon Hospital here Wednesday evening, October 18. The orchestra is available for community activities, according to Nelson Lewis, president of the group. 80 Years Ago, October 3, 1924 Political gossip in The Dalles was humming like a buzz saw this morning when it was rumored around town that Dr. Vern Hamilton was about to enter the race for the mayoralty against P.J. Stadelman, incumbent. Dr. Hamilton stated at noon that things looked favorable for his candidacy and that he had permitted his name to go on several petitions which were in circulation. Arol Bolton and Paul Schiller of this city were pledged to Beta Theta Pi fraternity early this week at Whitman college where they are freshmen students. They were football men in the local high school and now show promise of a successful football career at Whitman, according to the reports from Walla Walla (Washington) this morning. 100 Years Ago, October 3, 1904 A hand-to-hand fight between two drunken men, one a deckhand on the REGULATOR, caused quite an excitement about 10 o’clock yesterday morning. The marshal appeared on the scene and was soon marching the offenders off to jail. Upon reaching the door the deckhand objected strenuously, striking at the marshal with his brawny fist. Fortunately he missed the mark and was soon in durance vile. When they had sobered up sufficiently, Recorder Filoon fined them $5 apiece and turned them loose. When passenger train No. 2 reached The Dalles yesterday morning Marshal Wood was there to meet four unwilling guests of the city hotel up on Third and Court. They were Fred Hawley, William Clemens, A. Gidney and B. Johnson, who had broken into a box car containing merchandise for Idaho, and were discovered by Conductor Hogan, who locked them in and phoned to the marshal. 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

Earline, I am looking for facts on a Chauncey M. Messenger that was in the Dalles area during the Indian wars. He was a in the First Oregon Cav. and a Indian interpreter for Gov. Stevens. Also worked with the horses and other needs. Rose ----- Original Message ----- From: "Earline Wasser" <vhambv@hotmail.com> To: <ORHOODRI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:14 PM Subject: [ORHOODRI] The Dalles Daily Chronicle, July 15, 1895 > The Dalles Daily Chronicle, Monday, July 15, 1895 page two Partial articles > > Will Destroy Grasshoppers > Mr. Emil Schanno has received a remedy for the grasshopper pest, which is > said to have been used in California with great efficacy. The grasshoppers > have been something of a nuisance this season and the farmers will be glad > to hear of any remedy that will serve as a preventative. Following is the > preparation: > Bran...100 pounds > Arsenic.. 16 pounds > Sugar.. 16 pounds > Mix bran and arsenic dry, then add sugar dissolved in water to wet > thoroughly. Put a spoonful at base of each tree or vine. Don't let poultry > or domestic animals get at it. Locusts can be smoked out of an orchard, but > they go to somewhere else. > > Mr. Henry Cock, a pioneer resident of North Yakima (Washington), died at his > home near that place Thursday night. Mr. Cock was the brother of Mrs. Wm. > Shackelford of this city and well known to a number of our citizens. For > several years he was a citizen of Walla Walla (Washington) and then removed > to North Yakima. He served one term in the Washington legislature. At the > time of his death his age was 65 years. > > BRIEF MENTION page three > Leaves From the Notebook of Chronicle Reporters > > James Callahan, formerly employed in the Holton's House barbershop, > Portland, has taken a position in Julius Fisher's during the absence of Mr. > Long. > > Mr. John Ledford, an old settler living near Wamic (Oregon), is lying very > ill as the result of a paralytic stroke. Mr. Ledford is an old resident of > Wasco county and for many has been a resident of Wamic. His neighbors hope > that he may survive the attack. > > Every move among the business men of this city indicates prosperity. > Enlargements in stores are continually going on, and merchants are enlarging > their field of operations continually. Funk Bros. have leased from Max Vogt > the building formerly occupied by M.T. Nolan, and are using it as annex to > their present business. The partition between the stores is being taken > down, and both rooms thrown into one. The new store will have a frontage of > over fifty feet, and will make an attractive business house. The progress of > The Dalles is very satisfactory to all who have a belief in its future. > > Sunday morning about 3 o'clock J. Taylor, a man from North Yakima, walked > off the board walk on the Mill creek trestle and fell a distance of > twenty-five feet. No one was present at the time, and the injured man was > compelled to drag himself back to the Columbia (hotel?), where he was > stopping. Dr. Hollister was hastily sent for, and an examination told that a > leg was broken just above the ankle. How the man escaped still greater > injury is a marvel. The injured man is suffering a great deal of pain, and > yesterday his suffering was so intense that he got out of bed and by the aid > of crutches went out on the street, against the orders of the physician and > attendants. The accident occurred at the same place Jim Ferguson's horse > committed suicide several days ago. > > Death of Mrs. Bessie Wagonblast > Last night at 11 o'clock Mrs. Bessie P. Wagonblast died at the home of her > mother, Mrs. Sarah Doyle, on 8 Mile. Mrs. Wagonblast had been a sufferer > from consumption for about six months, but no immediate danger of death was > thought by her friends. She had been up and around the house during the day, > and when her husband left her at 7 o'clock to go to another farm she seemed > fairly well. In five hours death had taken her. > > Mrs. Wagonblast lacked about three months of being 21 and had been married > three years to Mr. Chas F. Wagonblast whose farm is on 8-Mile. She leaves, > besides her husband, two little boys. The funeral will take place tomorrow > morning at 10 o'clock from the Dry Hollow schoolhouse. > > Her death is a great blow to her young husband and members of the family. > Although consumption had long ago marked her as a victim, yet the shock of > her death was none the less cruel. In disposition she was very sweet and > attractive, and her memory will remain dear to her bereaved friends as long > as their lives last. The sympathy of the whole neighborhood goes out to the > stricken family in their distress. > > Shooting Sunday Morning > A shooting occurred early Sunday morning which came nearly terminating > fatally and which may yet have a serious outcome. A carpenter named McDonald > and James Hagan were having a dispute in Lemke's saloon and Hagan charged > McDonald with having worked for $1.50 a day. This insuinuation (sic) > McDonald quickly resented and a wordy war ensued between the men which > quickly gathered a crowd of witnesses. Hagan and McDonald then patched up > their differences. > > Later on they met Louis Ostlund and asked him if McDonald had ever worked > for him at the price referred to. Mr. Ostlund replied that he had not, but > had always received $2.50 or $3 a day. McDonald who had been getting in an > ugly mood, suddenly whipped out his revolver and applying a savage oath to > Hagan began shooting. One shot struck Hagan in the small of the back and > made a grevious (sic) wound. Fred Bronson was struck by a stray shot and > received a severe wound in the fleshy part of the leg. His injury is not > severe and Dr. Sutherland reports him as resting easily. When Hagan was > taken home he was thought dangerously wounded and the belief became currant > that he was dying, but the bullet has been found and unless blood poisoning > sets in he will in all probability recover. > > McDonald was arrested soon after the shooting and placed in the county jail. > His revolver was empty, showing he had shot as long as there were > cartridges. The affair caused a great deal of excitement and the vicinity of > the affray was crowded with people who heard the shooting. Until the exact > extent of Hagan's injuries are ascertained it cannot be known what charge > will be made against McDonald. > > PERSONAL MENTION > > Mr. Alex McLeod of Kingsley (Oregon) is in the city. > Mr. S.E. VanVactor of Goldendale (Washington) is in the city. > Mr. E.M. Shutt, editor of the Antelope (Oregon) Herald, is in the city. > Mr. Fred Fisher and family have gone to Ocean Park to spend the summer. > Mr. and Mrs Judd Fish and Mr. N.J. Sinnott have returned from their camping > trip to > Mt. Hood. > Mrs. M.T. Nolan and Miss Lizzie Farmer made the trip to the Cascades and > return on the > REGULATOR. > Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Thompson returned today from attending the Chautauquan > assembly at Gladstone Park. > Harry Esping left this morning on the boat for White Salmon (Washington) > from which place he will ride his bicycle to Trout Lake (Washington). > Mr. and Mrs. Keyster have gone to Walla Walla (Washington) for a two-weeks > visit with Mrs. Keyster's father, Mr. George Starrett. > Mr. M.A. Moore, postmaster at Prineville (Oregon), accompanied by his wife, > passed through The Dalles on their way to Portland. > > > END > > > > > 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 > > > > ==== ORHOODRI Mailing List ==== > To access the Rootsweb Archive for the ORHOODRI Mailing List go to: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/ORHOODRI > > ============================== > New! 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The Dalles Daily Chronicle, Monday, July 15, 1895 page two Partial articles Will Destroy Grasshoppers Mr. Emil Schanno has received a remedy for the grasshopper pest, which is said to have been used in California with great efficacy. The grasshoppers have been something of a nuisance this season and the farmers will be glad to hear of any remedy that will serve as a preventative. Following is the preparation: Bran…….100 pounds Arsenic…. 16 pounds Sugar…… 16 pounds Mix bran and arsenic dry, then add sugar dissolved in water to wet thoroughly. Put a spoonful at base of each tree or vine. Don’t let poultry or domestic animals get at it. Locusts can be smoked out of an orchard, but they go to somewhere else. Mr. Henry Cock, a pioneer resident of North Yakima (Washington), died at his home near that place Thursday night. Mr. Cock was the brother of Mrs. Wm. Shackelford of this city and well known to a number of our citizens. For several years he was a citizen of Walla Walla (Washington) and then removed to North Yakima. He served one term in the Washington legislature. At the time of his death his age was 65 years. BRIEF MENTION page three Leaves From the Notebook of Chronicle Reporters James Callahan, formerly employed in the Holton’s House barbershop, Portland, has taken a position in Julius Fisher’s during the absence of Mr. Long. Mr. John Ledford, an old settler living near Wamic (Oregon), is lying very ill as the result of a paralytic stroke. Mr. Ledford is an old resident of Wasco county and for many has been a resident of Wamic. His neighbors hope that he may survive the attack. Every move among the business men of this city indicates prosperity. Enlargements in stores are continually going on, and merchants are enlarging their field of operations continually. Funk Bros. have leased from Max Vogt the building formerly occupied by M.T. Nolan, and are using it as annex to their present business. The partition between the stores is being taken down, and both rooms thrown into one. The new store will have a frontage of over fifty feet, and will make an attractive business house. The progress of The Dalles is very satisfactory to all who have a belief in its future. Sunday morning about 3 o’clock J. Taylor, a man from North Yakima, walked off the board walk on the Mill creek trestle and fell a distance of twenty-five feet. No one was present at the time, and the injured man was compelled to drag himself back to the Columbia (hotel?), where he was stopping. Dr. Hollister was hastily sent for, and an examination told that a leg was broken just above the ankle. How the man escaped still greater injury is a marvel. The injured man is suffering a great deal of pain, and yesterday his suffering was so intense that he got out of bed and by the aid of crutches went out on the street, against the orders of the physician and attendants. The accident occurred at the same place Jim Ferguson’s horse committed suicide several days ago. Death of Mrs. Bessie Wagonblast Last night at 11 o’clock Mrs. Bessie P. Wagonblast died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Doyle, on 8 Mile. Mrs. Wagonblast had been a sufferer from consumption for about six months, but no immediate danger of death was thought by her friends. She had been up and around the house during the day, and when her husband left her at 7 o’clock to go to another farm she seemed fairly well. In five hours death had taken her. Mrs. Wagonblast lacked about three months of being 21 and had been married three years to Mr. Chas F. Wagonblast whose farm is on 8-Mile. She leaves, besides her husband, two little boys. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock from the Dry Hollow schoolhouse. Her death is a great blow to her young husband and members of the family. Although consumption had long ago marked her as a victim, yet the shock of her death was none the less cruel. In disposition she was very sweet and attractive, and her memory will remain dear to her bereaved friends as long as their lives last. The sympathy of the whole neighborhood goes out to the stricken family in their distress. Shooting Sunday Morning A shooting occurred early Sunday morning which came nearly terminating fatally and which may yet have a serious outcome. A carpenter named McDonald and James Hagan were having a dispute in Lemke’s saloon and Hagan charged McDonald with having worked for $1.50 a day. This insuinuation (sic) McDonald quickly resented and a wordy war ensued between the men which quickly gathered a crowd of witnesses. Hagan and McDonald then patched up their differences. Later on they met Louis Ostlund and asked him if McDonald had ever worked for him at the price referred to. Mr. Ostlund replied that he had not, but had always received $2.50 or $3 a day. McDonald who had been getting in an ugly mood, suddenly whipped out his revolver and applying a savage oath to Hagan began shooting. One shot struck Hagan in the small of the back and made a grevious (sic) wound. Fred Bronson was struck by a stray shot and received a severe wound in the fleshy part of the leg. His injury is not severe and Dr. Sutherland reports him as resting easily. When Hagan was taken home he was thought dangerously wounded and the belief became currant that he was dying, but the bullet has been found and unless blood poisoning sets in he will in all probability recover. McDonald was arrested soon after the shooting and placed in the county jail. His revolver was empty, showing he had shot as long as there were cartridges. The affair caused a great deal of excitement and the vicinity of the affray was crowded with people who heard the shooting. Until the exact extent of Hagan’s injuries are ascertained it cannot be known what charge will be made against McDonald. PERSONAL MENTION Mr. Alex McLeod of Kingsley (Oregon) is in the city. Mr. S.E. VanVactor of Goldendale (Washington) is in the city. Mr. E.M. Shutt, editor of the Antelope (Oregon) Herald, is in the city. Mr. Fred Fisher and family have gone to Ocean Park to spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs Judd Fish and Mr. N.J. Sinnott have returned from their camping trip to Mt. Hood. Mrs. M.T. Nolan and Miss Lizzie Farmer made the trip to the Cascades and return on the REGULATOR. Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Thompson returned today from attending the Chautauquan assembly at Gladstone Park. Harry Esping left this morning on the boat for White Salmon (Washington) from which place he will ride his bicycle to Trout Lake (Washington). Mr. and Mrs. Keyster have gone to Walla Walla (Washington) for a two-weeks visit with Mrs. Keyster’s father, Mr. George Starrett. Mr. M.A. Moore, postmaster at Prineville (Oregon), accompanied by his wife, passed through The Dalles on their way to Portland. END 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

COLUMBIA GORGE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY presents SURNAME OCCURANCES From The Dalles Weekly Mountaineer The Dalles Weekly Times The Dalles Sun Book One 1880 to January 8, 1887 Book Two 1887 to 1890 ¡§The information contained in these documents is not area specific to just The Dalles and Wasco County. The three newspapers used in creating these books drew information from other parts of Oregon and Washington Territory. All attempts have been made to present this material as it appeared in the early newspapers.¡š The information in these books was transcribed from the three early Wasco County, Oregon newspapers by Lorna Elliott. To keep costs down we have chosen a heavy cardboard cover with metal insert for the publications rather than hardbound books. These books sell for $25.00 each plus $7.50 shipping (for the two books) CD¡Šs are $15.00 (includes Book 1&2) price includes shipping. ƒ¥I want to order Book One 1880 to January 8, 1887 @ $25.00 ƒ¥I want to order Book Two January 8, 1887 to December 1889 @ $25.00 + $7.50 S/H (both books) ƒ¥I want to order the CD version of the above. @$15.00 includes shipping Amount Enclosed including shipping __________ NAME ___________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________ CITY-STATE-ZIP _________________________________________________________________ Make checks to: CGGS c/o The Dalles Library, 722 Court Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 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 October 10, 2004 By Rodger Nichols of The Chronicle (Text Only) We threw a double whammy at you last week, with the pair of photos. Several folks recognized a grist mill and a church but only Bob and Giner Frazer recognized the church as Dufur’s (Oregon) Catholic Church circa 1916. “For many years now,” they wrote, “it no longer looks like a church, but a home. The spire was completely removed during the renovation to make it a house.” The photo was taken by Mary Brookhouse Remington. The shot showed the interior of the Boyd (Oregon) Mill. It’s taken from a 1948 publication, the “Co-Op Rooter,” which noted the mill was still standing at that time and had been built by James M. Allen “more than 70 years ago,” which would be before 1878. The mill had a number of owners, including J.A. Gulliford, a Mr. Cockerline, and Arthur A. Marvel. Georgia Marvel Mead kindly provided the publication. For more information contact Rodger Nichols, 541-506-4603; rnichols@eaglenewspapers.com or fax 541-298-1365 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 August 29, 2004 20 Years Ago, August 29, 1984 The Dalles Eagles have a new home. On Monday afternoon the Eagles completed transfer of title to the former Prairie Market Building and will move before the end of the year. Bob Masters, secretary of the Eagles, said that the plan is to renovate the building, beginning immediately. Martin Marietta committed to a three-month unchanged production at The Dalles and six-month at Goldendale (Washington) when it took BPA’s reduced power rate plan Thuesday. Mark Crisson, power manager for the company, said that “it means we’ve committed to keep going three months at The Dalles and six months at Goldendale. It does not mean we plan a reduction at that time. It means we are keeping our options open. If we need more power, we can buy it during the period.” Wasco County Clerk Sue Proffitt has rejected the application of one independent candidate for county commissioner and reports another lacks two names from having enough signatures to make the Nov. 6 ballot. Rejected was Bonnie Barlow’s petition. The second candidate who failed to get enough signatures was Mary Crawford. 40 Years Ago, August 29, 1964 Wasco County’s sweet cherry crop grossed an estimated $2,206,246 this year, Jack Thieness, county extension agent said Friday. This value was realized on a total estimated crop of 7,882 tons. Governor Albert D. Rosellini said Harvey Aluminum Company was considering two sites in Washington for construction of a multi-million dollar aluminum reduction plant. But the governor said he could not reveal either site “at this time.” 60 Years Ago, August 29, 1944 Emerging from a haystack in which he had been hiding, Charles Wilson, Antelope (Oregon) sheepherder, sought for the shooting of his 13-year-old stepdaughter, Genevieve Fulkerson, late yesterday afternoon gave himself up less than a mile from the scene of the crime. Wilson surrendered to George McDonald and James Brogan who were repairing a fence at the time. They held the fugitive till Sheriff Harold Sexton, state police and a posse of farmers returned from a 12 mile ride through the wild area around Antelope. Defendants named by the Seufert Brothers company in a recent lawsuit alleging trespass on Seufert property along the south bank of the Columbia river between the cannery and Celilo Falls today have filed a number of actions at the county clerks office in response to the suit. Three of the defendants, Solomon Alhadeff, Nessim Alhadeff and Jack Alhadeff, filed a special appearance, objecting to the jurisdiction of the local circuit court over the defendants. 80 YeaRS Ago, August 29, 1924 Richard Cole, a workman on the West End school building, is in The Dalles hospital in critical condition with a fractured arm and shoulder and a badly crushed chest and broken ribs as the result of an accident that occurred about 10:30 this morning when a scaffolding gave away, allowing a 350-pound stone to fall more than seven feet. Petitions seeking the parole of Willard Quinn, convicted cattle thief, from the state penitentiary in Salem (Oregon), have been in circulation here and in Dufur (Oregon) for the past several days, it was learned this morning. That considerable support has been given both Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Quinn’s sister, who are circulating the petitions, was not denied by a local professional man who admitted he had signed the petition – which is headed by the signature of Cleve Hillgen who made the original complaint against Quinn and Roscoe Wilson. 100 Years Ago, August 29, 1904 Among the latest fads of the summer girls are sunburned initials on their arms. Short sleeves, initials cut from black court plaster and affixed to the arm, and the sun will do the rest, leaving the letters in pink and white on the sunburned skin. This fad has begun at The Dalles, we are informed by some young men. Mr. James Snipes weighed some of the peaches in his orchard this morning and one weighed 11 Œ ounces and another 10 3/4 . It takes just 36 of these peaches to fill a box. A rural free delivery route has been established in the country surrounding this city, covering an area of 24 square miles and supplying a population of 564. 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 October 24, 2004 20 Years Ago, October 24, 1984 Sheldon H. Rich has been named as the staff attorney for the Northern Wasco County PUD it was announced during the agency’s board meeting Tuesday night. The hiring of a staff attorney was approved during the board’s September meeting, but at that time the name of the attorney being hired was withheld until salary arrangements were worked out. Rich, presently a member of an Astoria (Oregon) law firm, will begin duties here on November 19. 40 Years Ago, October 24, 1964 Malcolm W. Fargher Jr., Dufur (Oregon), was re-elected president of the Wasco County Wheat Growers Association at the meeting of the organization Thursday at Ramsey Park Grange Hall near Dufur. Other officers are Wilbur Kelly, vice president, and Jack Thienes, county extension agent, secretary, James Hill, manager of the Pendleton Grain Growers Cooperative spoke on the proposed freight rate reductions on feed grains westbound from the Midwest to the west coast. The scorekeeper had an easy time of it here Friday night and the visiting Maupin (Oregon) Redsides and the Sherman County (Oregon) Huskies battled to a scoreless tie in a non-conference game for both teams. Cy Perkins won the men’s championship at The Dalles Country Club by scoring a 5-4 win over George Stadelman in competition recently. Perkins replaces Al Remlinger in the championship spot. Remlinger won the event the past two years, but was beaten in the first round of competition this year. 60 Years Ago, October 24, 1944 Between 12,000 and 15,000 turkeys will be marketed from Wasco County this year, according to W. Wray Lawrence, county agent who yesterday visited turkey growers of the county in company with Noel Benion, poultry specialist from the Oregon State College at Corvallis (Oregon). Most of the birds will go to the government for shipment overseas, according to Lawrence, and no turkeys will be for civilian consumption until army and navy needs have been met. Consequently, the county agent said, there may be a shorage of turkeys for the Thanksgiving and Christmas tables here. Miss Dorothy Lu Simonsen, a graduate of The Dalles High School, was selected as one of the new members of Phil Theta Upsilon, junior women’s sorority at the University of Oregon in Eugene. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Simonson of Ordnance (Oregon). 80 Years Ago, October 24, 1924 At a special meeting of The Dalles-Wasco County Chamber of Commerce board of directors held Wednesday night, Pat Foley, proprietor of the Hotel Dalles, was elected as a director to fill a vacancy on the board. In announcing the appointment today officials of the chamber stated the selection of Mr. Foley was in keeping with the progressive policy of the organization and that Mr. Foley was picked because of his mainifested faith in The Dalles, shown in the expenditure recently of $10,000 for improvements on the hotel and the plans for an additional story at the cost of about $30,000 next spring. Mrs. Lulu D. Crandall, Mrs. A.W. Manchester and Mrs. Joseph Stadelman were members of a party of Daughters of the American Revolution who went to Rowena (Oregon) this afternoon to present a flag to the public school there. Mrs. Harriet Woolsey, the teacher of the school, is a member of the D.A.R. and through her efforts the flag was given to the school. The flag is the same size as those given the local school rooms by the D.A.R. and will be used inside in the teaching of American citizenship, it was said. 100 Years Ago, October 24, 1904 The city is overrun with wheat, warehouses being packed, she is full and reaching clear up onto the walk from the REGULATOR warehouse stacks of wheat may be seen. Empty buildings are being utilized by private parties. D.P. Ketchum and sons having secured the building south of the TIMES-MOUNTAINEER. We understand that E.E. Allen has disposed of his splendid fruit farm, two and a half miles below the city to J.C. Hostetler, the deal being closed the latter part of last week. Mr. Hostetler expects his brother. A.B. Hostetler, to arrive shortly from Glasco, Kansas and take charge of the place. There is not a more desirable farm property near The Dalles than this ideal place. Mr. Allen expects to return to Mitchell (Oregon). 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 October 24, 2004 (Text Only) Several guessers last week recognized a fruit harvest operation but only Everett and Betty Marvel recognized the photo as pertaining not to cherries, but to apples. More specifically, they knew it as the Dufur Orchard Company, which at one time was known as “the world’s biggest apple orchard.” The first trees were planted in 1911, and the first fruit harvested in 1916. Here’s the story as it is told in the highly recommended pamphlet, “Fifteen Mile Crossing: A History of Dufur,” which was printed for the Dufur Centennial in 1993. “A group of businessmen from Iowa visited the Dufur (Oregon) area in 1911 and announced plans to buy the Johnston ranch and plant fruit trees. After several years and much negotiating, the Dufur Orchard Co. was formed. Ada Tidwell’s research tells us that 4,000 acres of the hills north and west of Dufur were planted to orchard and by 1916, apples were being harvested. By 1919, 300 to 400 people were employed at harvest time. It was known as the largest apple orchard in the world under one holding. However, it was found that there was not enough moisture for the fruit to mature properly. Eventually all of the trees were pulled out and wheat and hay became the principal crop. Now, after the drilling of productive water wells, there are once again orchards on those same hills. The photo is one of the many taken throughout the Mid-Columbia by photographer Benjamin A. Gifford, who ran a state-of-the-art studio in The Dalles from 1899-1910, and returned often to the area to shoot. The Gifford Studio was one of the largest in the state and it was outfitted with carbon arc lights and high volume darkrooms. It was staffed with photographers, retouchers and colorists. October 31, 2004 We also had a call from Lucille Armstrong-Stevens, who said one of the figures in the previous week’s photo of the apple harvesters was her grandmother, Maggie Armstrong, holding the apple bucket. Homer and Maggie Armstrong came to Dufur when their son, Lucille’s father, was 10 years old. The senior Armstrong had been hired as one of 70 workers to help cultivate the orchard, which at that time was the world’s largest apple orchard. The Dufur Historical Society is interested in obtaining copies of family photos relating to the Dufur orchard for an upcoming exhibit. Call Nancy Gibson at 541-467-2205 or visit the Dufur Museum for details. 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