This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. If you wish to respond to this message, please use the link to the message board provided below or email Shelli directly, with a copy to the list. She is not a member of this mailing list so otherwise won't see your response. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/238 Message Board Post: Hello I am looking for info for my friend and Joseph Hudson and his wife Susie and there daughter was in Wasco County in 1880. I found the census but that is about all I can find on them. If anyone can help I would be greatful and so would my friend. Shelli

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Angell, Williams, French, Stadelman, Rorden, Maples, Dickson, Obert, O'Brien, Lamar, Davidson, Boners, Gerking, Walston, Ryan, Glenart, Wagonblast, Carico, Benson, Simons, Harriman, Creason, Endersby, Neilson, Whipple, McDonald, Fligg, Still Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/237 Message Board Post: Endersby News by Mrs. C. F. Endersby Mrs. Sarah Angell is visiting with her son, O. F. Angell. The Ladies Industrial club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Endersby. Thirteen members were present and entertained as guests Mrs. E. M. Williams, Miss Florence Williams, Mrs. French, Mrs. Stadelman and Miss Myrtle Rorden of The Dalles. Miss Rorden, in a pleasing manner, told of the work of the Honor Guard and in response to a call for help (to send relief to Rev. Maples for distribution among the French soldiers) the club presented the girls with a check for $25. Miss Ruth Dickson returned from Portland Friday night to attend the farewell reception given at the school house in honor of her brother, Wilbur, who left for Camp Lewis Monday. A pleasing programme was given, consisting of patriotic songs, addresses by J. Obert and Miss Eunice O'Brien, an instrumental number by Misses Isabelle and Grace Lamar, recitation by Miss Daisy Davidson and presentation of gifts. The stage was beautiful in decoration of flags, bunting and flowers with chairs on the platform for Wilbur, his mother and father and a seat decorated for the following absent boys: Elmer Boners, Leonard Gerking, Ben Walston, Demit Ryan, Harold Glenart, Edwin Wagonblast, Floyd Carico, Claud Benson, Deney Simons, Homer Harriman, Omer Creason. A farewell dinner was given Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Endersby for their nephew, Wilbur Dickson, at which the following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, Miss Ruth and Wilbur and Delbert Dickson, Miss Ruth Neilson, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Whipple and little Violet Whipple, Mrs. Gertie Ober and three sons, Mrs. L. H. McDonald, G. W. Fligg, Earl Carico, Clarence Still, Misses Pearl and Alice Endersby, Willie Endersby, with the host and hostess. The W. H. F. and M. society meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John Obert. --------- Copied by Beth Perry Johnston

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files August 22, 2004 20 Years Ago, August 22, 1984 Wasco County Clerk Sue Proffit is the new president of the Oregon County Clerk’s Association. She was elected in Roseburg [Oregon] last weekend. All 36 counties are eligible for membership. Her voice is expected to be heard again on her desire to have voter registration cut off 20 to 30 days before an election. The idea has been in the legislature and an effort to place it on the ballot by referendum failed this year. 40 Years Ago, August 22, 1964 A Portland miss, who will be shooting for a berth on the United States Olympic swimming team later this month, will be one of some 300 young swimmers competing at the Natatorium in the Oregon Open AAU Swim Meet which started today. Cathy Jameson of the Multnomah Athletic Club will be seeking a spot on the Olympic squad in the 100 and 200-meter breaststroke events. Trials will be held in New York August 30 to September 5. A deadlock in Saturday’s competition brought about a playoff round today in the junior division golf tournament competition at The Dalles County Club. Donnell Smith Jr. and Stephen Smith (no relation) tied for the championship with identical scores of 80. They are playing off for the title at the course today. Harold Franklin and Bonnie LeBreton topped the men’s and the women’s divisions respectively when Celilo Bowmen gathered at the Cherry Heights Range recently for an animal target shoot. Franklin had a score of 218. LeBreton had a score of 168. 60 Years Ago, August 22, 1944 Fire, apparently originating in a spark from an overheated electric motor at 6:30 p.m. yesterday evening completely destroyed the Dufur [Oregon] lumber mill operated by the Tite Knot lumber company of Redmond [Oregon]. About 40,000 feet of the dry lumber stacked next to the mill also burned, but a million feet of lumber stacked further away from the mill was saved. H.R. Robinson, county fire marshal, who was called to the scene reported today that the loss was estimated today by P. Peterson, manager, at about $30,000, partially covered by insurance. 80 Years Ago, August 22, 1924 The popular pastime of pilfering watermelons, which chance to repose to invitingly a short distance from the roadside is going to receive a severe setback if Richard Rankin, a rancher in the Dry Hollow district, succeeds in obtaining a conviction on a charge of larceny which he has instituted because of such offense. Earl Tunning of The Dalles is alleged to have yielded to temptation and removed one of Rankin’s watermelons in a warrant sworn out by Rankin, which was served by Deputy Harry Dodge this morning. For the first time County Traffic Officer Hans Blaser yesterday met a speeding automobile which he could not overtake. The car, an eight cylinder affair, was driven by C.C. Perringer of Pendleton [Oregon]. Blaser started pursuit near the Country Club but Perringer simply “walked away” from him on a straight stretch. Perringer was arrested later in The Dalles when he stopped his car in The Dalles. He was cited to appear in the local justice court. 100 Years Ago, August 22, 1904 Eight sheep were killed and six were wounded in an attack on a herd by masked men in Wheeler County one day last week. This occurred just over the line, known as the Mountain Creek Dead Line and one mile southeast of the ranch of W.R. Childers at a large spring. There were about 50 shots fired and three in the attacking party were mounted. Officer Crate managed to arrest four inebriated persons Saturday night on the street. He placed them in jail and today they will be interviewed by Col. Crossen, who is wearing the judicial ermine in the absence of Recorder Fuloon. The wheat crop of Wasco county, at the present time, will put in circulation over $700,000. Democrats can’t publish any pathetic articles about the poor farmer this year, especially in 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

The Dalles Weekly Chronicle, Thursday, June 3, 1937 Front page PORTLAND OFFICER TO FACE SERIOUS CHARGE Portland, June 2. (IP) Police Radio Dispatcher James E. Klingensmith and his wife were arrested at their home last night on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. After a boy living in the neighborhood complained to his father, Captain of Detectives John J. Keegan, Lieutenant T.P. Schulpius and Sergeant John Schum concealed themselves in brush near the Klingensmith home. They reported what they saw through French doors caused them to make the arrest. Klingensmith has been on the force since 1929. He is the son of the late Charles E. Klingensmith, a member of the police for many years and once assistant chief of police. CARPENTER DIES BENEATH TRAIN ON RIVER LINE page two Body Discovered Near Milepost 25 Sunday; Brought to Dalles (Daily of May 31) Roy Crumb, 54, bridge carpenter employed by the S.P. & S. railroad company, was killed underneath the wheels of a freight train Saturday evening, between mile-posts 24 and 25 on the railroad’s Deschutes river branch. There were no witnesses to the accident, but it was believed Crumb had attempted to jump on the train and ride it to his home in Vancouver, Washington, for the holiday week-end. His body was not discovered until Sunday morning, when the crew of another train passing the spot saw Crumb’s mangled form lying beside the track. Death probably was instantaneous, according to Coroner C.R. Callaway, who brought the body here. Callaway said the accident happened at what railroad men call the “big bend” where trains usually travel quite slowly. Crumb had been working in the vicinity. The body will be sent to Vancouver for burial. Crumb is survived by a wife and several adult children, Callaway said. GRASS VALLEY YOUTH SERIOUSLY INJURED page two Andy Reckman Brought to Local Hospital After Accident (Daily of May 28) Caught between the fender and revolving track of a caterpillar tractor, Andy Reckman, 18, of Grass Valley [Oregon] last night was brought to the Mid-Columbia hospital where an emergency operation was performed. According to Dr. Willard N. Morse, attending physician, the flesh was literally ground away for almost the entire length of the youth’s body. Several ribs were fractured. The extent of internal and spinal injuries has not been fully ascertained, but the young man is in a very critical condition, Dr. Morse said. Reckman, driving a gang-plow on the Reckman ranch, jumped from his tractor while it was still moving, to adjust the plow blades. In stepping back onto the tractor he missed his footing and was thrown between the fender and revolving track. WILLIAM HALL DIES (Daily of May 28) page two Funeral services for William F. Hall, who died yesterday at his home at Kent [Oregon], will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Kent church, under the direction of Zell’s funeral home. The services will be conducted by the Masonic lodge of Grass Valley and interment will be in the Kent cemetery. Mr. Hall, who was a resident of Kent for the last 40 years, is survived by one brother, Art Hall, believed to be a resident of Portland, and a nephew, J.R. Balif of Ashland [Oregon]. WOUND PROVES FATAL TO OREGON CITY RESIDENT Oregon City, May 28, (IP) – Walter George Huey, 50, died at the Oregon City hospital Thursday night from a bullet wound self-inflicted after he reportedly had attemped to shoot his son-in-law George Hartley, of Milwaukee [Oregon]. Huey, according to reports, went to his son-in-law’s home in search of his wife, from whom he was estranged. Meeting Hartley at the door, he drew a gun, which went off as the two men struggled on the porch. Hartley, uninjured, broke away and turned off the lights. Shortly afterward he heard another shot and, investigating, discovered his father-in-law lying wounded, he said. PORTLANDER SUICIDE Portland, May 28, (IP) – A man believed to be Carl Simpson, 51, jumped from the Morrison street bridge into the Williamette river Thursday and was drowned, the coroner’s office reported today. CITY BRIEFS page three DIVORCE GRANTED – A decree signed yesterday by Circuit Judge Fred W. Wilson granted a divorce to Irving Schwartz, plaintiff in an action against Edith Schwartz. The decree also restored the defendant’s maiden name, Kraemer, to her. GERKING RITES TOMORROW page three Funeral services for Martha A. Gerking, former resident of The Dalles who died Tuesday at Woodburn [Oregon], will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Crandell-Bird chapel with Reverend J. Frank Cunningham of the Christian church officiating. Interment will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Pallbearers for the deceased were announced as Miles Leabo, Lester Leabo, Dick Doyle, Fred Patterson, Ralph Perry and Charles Zobrist. FINAL RITES HELD page three Funeral sercices for William H. Pennington, Northdalles [Dallesport, Washington] stockman who died last Monday, were held from the C.R. Callaway & Son chapel this afternoon with Reverend W.I. Eck of The Dalles Lutheran church officiating. George and Alf Wernmark, Roy F. Taylor, Byrd Clark, Harold Sorenson and Malcolm Crawford acted as pallbearers for the deceased. Interment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery. (Daily of May 31) CHECK CHARGE FACED – City police arrested and held for the Wasco county sheriff Sunday morning Clarence Gibson, 42, a cattle buyer, who is charged with passing a worthless check. He was being held in the city jail. POLICE ARREST DRIVER – Jim Wright, 54, a local resident, was arrested by city police Sunday afternoon when his car failed to keep a straight course in the business section. Wright was taken before a physician for a medical examination and booked for drunken driving. WOUNDED WITH GUN – W.P. Jordan, Portland, was treated at The Dalles Hospital’s out patient department Sunday for a bullet wound in his left arm, suffered when he accidentally discharged a .22 caliber rifle. Hospital attendants said the wound was not serious. Jordan was visiting in this locality over the holiday. The accident happened on a ranch outside of the city, hospital attendants said. 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/236 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., November 20, 1936, page 1 MRS. DELIA COON, CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY LOCAL HISTORY, DIES Another link with the earliest days of Hood River valley was lost early this week, with the death of Mrs. T.R. Coon, at Portland, after a comparatively short illness. Funeral services were held at the graveside here on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Frank Spaulding, the circuit rider of early days, officiating. Many old timers were at the graveside at the Pythian cemetery to pay their respects to the memory of this splendid pioneer. Mrs. Coon, who was born in Missouri on April 5, 1854, came west with their parents across the plains, and after a period of schooling, took up teaching as a profession, and taught at Hood River, Lyle, Portland and Seattle. At Lyle, one of her pupils was Frederic Homer Balch, later to win fame with his "Bridge of the Gods" and "Genevieve." She met her husband, who survives, at Salem, before he came to Hood River in 1871, and three years later, they were married and settled down to enjoy life in Hood River valley. For many years, they owned a ranch on the west bank of the river, not far from town, and later they traded this property for their present home site in town on the Heights. Both were keenly interested in gardening, and for many years the first local grown strawberries, tomatoes and other truck were, each year, brought in from their garden. To Mr. Coon goes credit for having introduced the Clark Seedling strawberry to Hood River valley, and, up till a few years ago, this berry held the lead against all others for its fine shipping qualities. The fact that it ran out is no fault of the man who introduced it many years ago. Well educated and of a kindly and neighborly disposition, Mrs. Coon and her husband made many sincere friends here and in other sections of the Pacific Northwest, who regret to learn of her passing, at the age of 82 years. Only the oldest residents can recall the days when Mrs. Coon was a teacher in Hood River's first schoolhouse, which, many years ago, was incorporated in the present county court building. Most of her pupils are now grown men and women, with families of their own, and some of them, who are at far distant points, will read, with regret, the demise of this fine pioneer resident. Mrs. Coon had long been a member of the Pioneer association, and was historian of that group. From time to time, she contributed pioneer stories to the columns of the News and to Portland newspapers, and her accounts of early days were always interesting. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event mentioned above, please post it as a reply to this message.

This fall the Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society is going to do an in-depth recording of the tombstones, their location, condition and other elements at the Pioneer Cemetery in The Dalles. Thus far in searches made through records we have not come across a burial map of the cemetery. It is possible it may be in boxes stored in the City Hall’s basement. Or these records could have been destroyed by fires or floods experienced in The Dalles in the 1890s. We are asking for help from the public. We would like copies of any recorded family plot descriptions/deeds that you may have available in yours or a relative’s possession. The cemetery has been known as Bigelow’s cemetery, City cemetery or Dalles City cemetery. Presently it is known as Pioneer Cemetery. If you could send copies of these recorded deeds we would be so grateful. Please send the copies to: CGGS, c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Library, 722 Court Street, The Dalles, OR 97058. Thank you, 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 following article may have some value to genealogy researchers: “Finding the Answer: If you’re looking for information on a subject, and get a sinking feeling when your Internet search engine pulls up 359,876 hits, check out a new service offered by Oregon libraries, called ‘L-net.’” A press release describes L-net as “an online reference service available to all Oregonians. At L-net, you can chat with librarians online in real time or ask a question via e-mail. Either way, your questions will be answered. Similar services have been widely used in New Jersey, California and Colorado, the release says. Basically, librarians at 20 different public, academic and high school libraries across the state take turns answering questions at http://www.oregonlibraries.net. L-net can also be reached by visiting your library’s home page. “It’s exciting to have so many different libraries working together,” says Caleb Tucker-Raymond, the service coordinator for L-net. “It’s like having a librarian in every computer in Oregon.” L-net’s live chat service is available Sunday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. L-net’s e-mail service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. L-net is funded by a grant from the Oregon State Library through the federal Library Services and Technology Act. Source: The Dalles Chronicle May 26, 2004 page A4 Read their website for more details. Their website states that out-of-state inquires can be e-mailed to them. 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 8, 2004 20 Year Ago, August 8, 1984 A murder warrant has been served on a man held in the bay county jail in Panama City, Florida accusing him of killing a truck driver in southern Wasco County. The warrant was served Tuesday in a “John Doe” capacity. Authorities are still attempting to verify the identity of the suspect, who was arraigned on Florida charges under the name of Larry Eugene Wilson on Tuesday. The homicide victim was Robert G. Macknair of Lake Oswego [Oregon]. A Multnomah County [Oregon] Circuit Judge today ordered Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh to testify in a $1 million defamation suit, refusing to dismiss the case against the Indian guru and his followers. Judge Clifford Olsen refused to quash a subpoena ordering the guru to appear in court Thursday to testify in the suit brought by former Anetelope [Oregon] resident Donna Smith Quick. The two indoor theaters in The Dalles have been acquired by Moyer Theaters, Inc. president Larry Moyer in Portland has announced. The theater company has been a family owned business for more than 50 years. It operates theaters in Portland, Eugene [Oregon], Vancouver and Olympia [Washington]. 40 Years Ago, August 8, 1964 The dual meet between The Dalles and Pendleton [Oregon] Sunday at the Natatorium turned out to be a smashing win for the locals, who outclassed the Rodeo city swimmers 357 to 253. Paul Kruger paced the victory by taking four firsts, winning the butterfly, backstroke, breast-stroke and freestyle in the 15 to 17 age bracket. Double winners for The Dalles were Linda Urness and Johanna Dick. 60 Years Ago, August 8, 1944 Except for a few scattering lots of fruit the apricot harvest now has ended in Wasco County. W.R. Bailey, manager of the Columbia Growers association said the last loads of fruit were sent yesterday to the Washington Canner cooperative at Vancouver, Washington for canning. Much of this year’s crop was handled through the frozen market, including the frozen pack operation conducted here by the Hudson-Duncan company. Sheriff Harold Sexton today was investigating an “epidemic” of melon patch depredations by local boys ranging in age from 13 to 15. He questioned three Dalles boys at his office today and said he knew the identity of other boys who had been raiding melon patches in this area. Unless the practice is discontinued juvenile court action will be taken, the sheriff said. 80 Years Ago, August 8, 1924 By taking possession in Wasco County of what is believed to be the largest herd of Hereford pure bred beef cattle under one management, Ray G. Johnson Sr. and his two sons, Ray Jr. and Wayne, recently of California, plan to enlarge the number of cattle which may ultimately mean that largest beef stock ranch in Oregon may be located in this county. Such was the general impression gained today following the announcement of a few days ago that the Johnsons’ had purchased the J.E. Kennedy stock ranch in the southern part of the county, an area of 3,500 acres for a cash consideration approximating $85,000. To have suffered a broken back, yet live to take care of her two small sons, may be the happy aftermath of Mrs. Elizabeth Marquis, of Centerville, Washington, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident east of The Dalles yesterday. Dr. Thompson Coberth, attending physician, state this afternoon that Mrs. Marquis would recover. 100 Years Ago, August 8, 1904 No further news has been received concerning the Antelope [Oregon] horse thieves who were surrounded by a sheriff’s posse near Waterman [Oregon] in Wheeler County Saturday morning. It seems that they had camped at the Wilson ranch and were about to start out with their stolen horses early in the morning, when they were surrounded by the officers from Antelope. Shots were exchanged and Deputy Sheriff Shields fell, shot in the mouth. One of the robbers was also shot in the stomach, but not so bad but he escaped with Shields’ horse. Up until Friday morning the amount of money in the Mitchell [Oregon] relief fund [they experienced a flood] was $2064.30. The largest amount was subscribed by Portland, $500; the next largest being $400 sent by Heppner [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

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files August 15, 2004 20 Year Ago, August 15, 1984 A second suspect in the murder of a truck driver in Wasco County has been apprehended and both suspects will be brought back to Oregon on Thursday. The latest suspect arrested was identified by Wasco County District Attorney Bernie Smith as Gordon Parsons, 19. He was arrested earlier this week in Panama City, Florida and is being held there. Arrested earlier Arnold Huskey, 30. A former follower of Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh has filed suit in federal court seeking $2.38 million in damages, claiming loans she made to the Rajneesh Foundation International have not been repaid. Portland lawyer Mark Cushing filed the suit on behalf of Helen C. Bryson, identified in the suit as a resident of New Mexico. A five way race for mayor and two contested city council races may be on the ballot for voters in The Dalles in November. A total of five candidates returned petitions for the mayor’s race prior to the 5 p.m. deadline Tuesday. Petitions for Jeanette Cantrell, Gary Honald and John Mabrey have been certified and they will be on the ballot. Petitions for Bruce Harris and Arthur L. Nims still need to be certified. 40 Years Ago, August 15, 1964 A race that wasn’t a race, with both contestants turning in good times, proved one of the top events at Thompson Field Tuesday night in the second all comers track meet of the season. Al VanTroba of Goldendale [Waschington] and Harry Skandera of The Dalles matched each other stride for stride during the mile, and came across the finish line within two tenths of a second of each other, both with good times. However, they were competing in different age classifications. 60 Years Ago, August 15, 1944 The summer salmon run in the Columbia river is heavy with big catches reported both at Astoria [Oregon] and in the Mid-Columbia. According to P.K. Hollenbeck, local fish buyer, both Chinook and steelhead are numerous in the current run. Mr. and Mrs. George Stadelman and their two children, Sally and George, accompanied by Joan Woolsey and Lenore Taylor, returned last night after spending a week on the coast at the Gearhart hotel. 80 Years Ago, August 15, 24 Confidence that county forces under the direction of the forest service rangers had the Chenowith ridge [The Dalles] grass fire under control last night was expressed this afternoon by County Judge J.T. Adkission. Firefighters returning to the city last night said that an area about five miles wide and presumably as long had been burned over. Residents of Arlington [Oregon] have taken up golf and are now engaged in laying out a nine-hole course at an advantageous short distance from the city, according to Dr. J.W. Donnelley, local enthusiast, who also spends part of his time at Arlington, where he owns a drug store. Physicians have given a blood transfusion to Mrs. Elizabeth Morran, former local girl who was seriously injured in a crash between a street car and an automobile in Seattle [Washington] recently and some hope is now held out for her recovery, according to word received from Miss Lillian Collier, who is at the bedside of her niece. 100 Years Ago, August 15, 1904 Ray Kimsey’s horse, which was stolen by thieves several weeks ago, was left by them at a ranch near Waterman [Oregon], and a telephone message was received here yesterday morning asking Ray to send someone for the animal. It was reported here Wednesday that the outlaws have been separated and that one of them is in Shoofly country. Further than this, no news is attainable about either posse or outlaws. While the harvest crew at the Henry Howell place near Wasco [Oregon] were at dinner Saturday, the combined harvest caught fire and burned. The cause of the fire is unknown. Only a small amount of grain was burned, but the loss was $200. 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

The Dalles Chronicle Sunday, August 15, 2004 History Mystery Photo [Text Only] Last week’s photo, drew a number of responses, though it fooled quite a few people who thought it was a home in The Dalles. Instead, this is the home visible from old Highway 30 about two miles west of Mosier. Mr. Agidius added “In the mid 1940s they raised strawberries on the north side of the road. Grant and Marlyn Wilson planted the cherry trees, apples and pears on it.” Current owner Tom Garnier supplied more background: “The house was rebuilt in 1913 after it was destroyed by a fire in 1912. Mr. Mayer or as everyone referred to him as “Markie” purchased the property in 1910 and remodeled the existing structure to the point that it could not be recognized – this is according to the Mosier Bulletin of that time. “Markie Mayer was the son of a prominent Portland business man and later partner in the family business. He spent 32 years living in New York City during the Gilded Age (roughly 1880 until 1912.) “He was friends with and credited with giving the nickname to ‘Diamond Jim’ Brady and also a friend of Lillian Russell. Diamond Jim visited Markie at the orchard where, it is reported, Diamond Jim told Markie that he heard that there was money in these apples and Markie casually replied yes and that he had put every cent into them! – I think Markie must have had a sense of humor and he never made money farming. “Markie never lived in the house but at the Benson Hotel in downtown Portland after 1912. He used the house for entertainment. It was a working orchard, chicken farm, and ranch. He called it Mayerdale.” 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAGE Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/235 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., March 21, 1924, page 7 HANS LAGE IS NOW IN 78TH YEAR Hans Lage celebrated his birthday doubly last Tuesday, when at noon he partook of a big turkey dinner with his children and a few intimate friends. The large birthday cake, beautifully decorated with violets, was made by his daughter, Mrs. Emma Koberg. In the evening he was taken entirely by surprise, when his old friends and neighbors, 47 in number, walked in to help him start his 78th year in a jolly way. The immense pyramidal angel food birthday cake, decorated with its 78 candles, intertwined with evergreens, was so beautiful that it was admired by all. It was the culinary and artistic work of Mrs. Martin Dragseth and Mrs. Herbert Vannier. Mr. Lage was again presented with a carving knife and requested to cut, but the cake was so large that he had to ask for help. There was more than enough for a generous slice for all present. Hans Lage came to Hood River over 48 years ago on the 4th day of March and took up the homestead, on which place he still lives. He had seen Hood River Valley develop from the primeval forest into its present high state of cultivation. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event listed above, please post it as a reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. If you wish to respond to this message, please either use the Message Board URL below, or respond directly to luvnnonni@aol.com with a copy to the list. luvnnonni@aol.com is not a subscriber to the Hood River mailing list so won't see your response otherwise. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/233 Message Board Post: Hood River News Friday, January 11, 1929 FORMER PINE GROVE GIRL IS DEAD The many friends of Mrs. Gladys Clark Diemer will deeply regret to learn of her death of pneumonia, following influenza at New York City Last week. Her mother, Mrs. L . E. Clark, who is spending the winter at Long Beach on learning of her daughter's serious illness, left immediately by aeroplane to be with her, but at the first landing after the plane had left Los Angelse, Mrs. Clark received the news of her daughter's death and returned to Long Beach, where the family prepared to leave for Hood River, to which place the body is to sent for interment. Mrs. Diemer, who was only 30 years of age, was a well-known Pine Grove girl and had a host of friends in this valley and in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Clark and their daughter, Mrs. Cecil Thrane and her busband left Long Beach for home and were expected here last night. Mr. Diemer is expected to arrive with the body of his wife today.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. If you wish to respond to this message, please either use the Message Board URL below, or respond directly to luvnnonni@aol.com with a copy to the list. luvnnonni@aol.com is not a subscriber to the Hood River mailing list so won't see your response otherwise. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/234 Message Board Post: Hood River News Late February - early March 1944 PIONEER MATROL OF PINE GROVE DIES Another pioneer matrol, Mrs. Ada Louisa Clark, of Pine Grove died at Hood River hospital on February 27, at the age of 77 years. Funeral services were held at the Anderson Funeral Home on Wednesday. Chas. Eyerly, C.S. Reader, officiating with interment at Idlewilde cemetery. Ada Louisa Clark, born near Nielsville, Wisconsi, October 21, 1865, came went to San Fransisco with her parents, James and Leona Berrian, in 1872 or the following year. They traveled by ship to Portland, then Goldendale, then Washington Territory. She was married to Lucius E. Clark in the old Umatilla House, at The Dalles, September 6, 1883. After their marriage, they lived on a fruit farm near Columbus (now Maryhill), Washington, but moved across the Columbia rive in 1887, to Biggs, Oregon. There they pioneered by operating a feed stable for the wheat teamsters, a fuel and lumber business, a ferry between Biggs and Columbus, and the post office. In fact, they owned and operated all the business part of the little settlement, except the hotel and store. When the Columbis Southern Railroad was built to Shaniko, the wheat and wool hauling by team ceased, so in 1898 they moved to Wasco, Oregon. There they dealt in wood, coal, lumber and farm implements and had an interest in a local flour mill. Four years later, in April 1902, they moved to the Pine Grove district in the Hood River falley. They bought a farm of 126 acres, only a few of which were cleared and in fruit. They cleared and planted much of the land, making many improvements, later selling a number of small tracts. Mrs. Clark continued living at her farm home after the death of her husband, Lucius, in January 1931. She died Sunday morning, February 27, 1944, after an illness of a year. Mrs. Clark is survived by four of five children, Nellie V. Wells, Florence C. Thrane, William B. Clark, all of Hood River, and Bliss L. Clark, of Otis, Oregon. A daughter, Gladys Clark Diemer, died January 1929. There are eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Christian Science Church, the Aloah club and several other community organizations.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Julian, Steinbrook Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nZB.2ACE/232 Message Board Post: Looking for a marriage date of Dorothy Jane Julian and William Edward Steinbrook. I am not sure of the date but the year could be between 1937-1939 as she was listed with her married name on her mothers obit in 1939. Dorothy would have been 18 in 1938, William would have been 21 in 1937. Not sure if this marriage took place in Hood River, but was Oregon.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LEONARD, JENSEN, COLBERT, GILBERT, KIMBERLIN, JONES, GENTRY, WELLER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/231 Message Board Post: The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., June 11, 1937, page 8 MOTHER OF MRS. W.C. JENSEN KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT The funeral of Mrs. J.U. Leonard, mother of Mrs. W.C. Jensen of White Salmon, was held in Hood River Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Leonard was killed in an auto accident last Sunday evening near her home at Moro, Oregon. Her husband, who was unconscious for several days, is in the hospital at The Dalles with several broken ribs. The accident occurred on a turn when their car collided with another after sideswiping a truck and trailer which may have been crowding the highway. Traffic officers blamed no one for the accident. A lady in the other car had her jaw broken, and the truck driver also suffered injuries. ------------------------ The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., June 11, 1937, page 11 MARY B. LEONARD Funeral services for Mrs. Mary B. Leonard, 63, a native of Ohio, were held at the Anderson chapel Wednesday, the Rev. O.D. Harris, officiating, with interment at Idlewild cemetery. Mrs. Leonard, who was killed in an automobile accident east of The Dalles last Sunday night, was the wife of James U. Leonard, who was also badly hurt in the crash, and sister of Mrs. Josephine Colbert, of Sacramento, of Mrs. Alice Gilbert, Garden City, Ia., Charles Kimberlin, Grant City, Mo., Dalles Kimberlin, Grant City, Mo., and Will Kimberlin, of Colorado. She was the mother of Orville Leonard, Hood River; Mrs. Mabel Jones, Chico, Calif.; Mrs. Fern Gentry, Moro; Mrs. Nellie Jensen, White Salmon; Luella May, of Hood River, and Paul Weller, of Moro. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event listed above, please post it as a reply to this message.

DUFUR THRESHING BEE 2004 August 14-15 Sandy Bisset Dufur is a quiet little town nestled at the end of a beautiful green valley, in the shadow of Mt. Hood, in the middle of eastern Oregon wheat country. Once a year the population swells, the equipment whirrs, and the dust swirls. It’s Threshing Bee in full swing. People come from far and wide to see how the harvesting of wheat was accomplished in the “old days.” Dufur Historical Society and Living History Museum stages an all volunteer re-creation of an early 1900’s wheat harvest with antique, horse drawn, harvest equipment, run by a vintage steam powered tractor. In addition, a mobile harvest “cook shack” is on display acknowledging the women who worked right in the fields to keep the harvest crews fed. The heart of Threshing Bee has always been the activities in the field. Volunteers work year round to keep the equipment in operating order so this event can take place. Stan Ashbrook, a local wheat farmer, leaves part of one of his fields with standing wheat for the Threshing Bee demonstrations. The entire process, from cutting the grain with the header, threshing with the separator, and finally sewing the cleaned wheat into sacks for transport to market, is accomplished and narrated right in the field – in full view for the attendees to observe. There is also an exciting tractor pull competition., and small engine display. Step back in time and join us for Threshing Bee on August 14 and 15, in Dufur, Oregon, just 15 miles south of The Dalles on State Highway 197. There is no admission charged for the event. Everett Metzentine, with the late Bob DePriest, founded the Dufur Threshing Bee thirty-four years ago, on the premise, that the old ways must be preserved in a manner that is meaningful, so the younger generations have an appreciation of what wheat farming was like in the early days. They made a vow that the festival would always remain true to this purpose. Each year the Threshing Bee committee has taken this commitment seriously in presenting the Bee. Everett and his crew continue to perform wheelwright demonstrations in the field. The Oregon Trail Travelers camp on the grounds, wear period costumes, and provide hands on demonstrations of everything from blacksmithing to corn shucking, without the benefit of modern technology. Frances Connolly and the Mid-Columbia Fiber Guild spinners demonstrate spinning in the museum building, and Barbara Garner weaves on a hand loom in the log cabin. There is old time music on the grounds, an exhibit of classic cars at the park, as well as handmade crafts and art in the booths near the museum. The museum buildings, including the historic Schreiber Cabin, and restored Endersby School, and other exhibits are open to the public all weekend. Dufur has many historic homes, which are showcased in a narrated wagon tour of the town, and two remaining original brick business buildings on Main Street – the old Johnston Brother’s Store, which still operates as Kramer’s and the old bank building across the street. We will again sponsor a colorful Quilt Show. If you are interested in showing your quilt, contact Michelle Hammell at 541.467.2682. At the same location you will find Freda & Greg Yoakam from Mitchell, Oregon, with their Olde Time Photography business, their collection of vintage clothing and props, ready to take your “ancestor” picture. A portion of the purchase price will go to the Dufur Historical Society. At 10:00 on Saturday morning, the Threshing Bee Parade winds its way through Dufur. Last year’s parade was the longest in history, and this year’s could prove to be even better. If you are interested in participating in the parade contact chairman, Deanna McDowell, at 541.544.2189 for an application. Breakfast will be served in the park Saturday and Sunday mornings by Ramsey Park Grange members. In addition there will be a Steak Feed on Saturday evening. With tickets available in advance or at the gate. We will again have music in the field, and this year will add music in the park after the Saturday night Steak Feed, with some of the same musicians who perform at Ramsey Park Grange. Be sure to stay and listen. Activities at the park are rounded out by a Classic Car Show on Sunday, and a Climbing Wall for kids both days. The Climbing Wall is a fund raiser put on by the Foster Parent’s Association. We may also have a surprise for the children courtesy of the Forest Service. This will be announced later. If you would like to participate in the car show contact Wayne Allsop at 541.467.2457. Bob Davis of The Dalles, of Ghost Town Safaris, is conducting a photographic field trip to the Bee this year. This is an authorized event and participants will be the only persons who are allowed on the field with photographic tripods. If you are interested in the Safari to Threshing Bee, contact him at 541.296.2553 for information. As a point of clarification, cameras are allowed on the field, if used in a safe manner around the horses and equipment. In addition, Dufur Threshing Bee is an Assumed Business Name, and as that, cannot be used for commercial purposes without permission of Dufur Historical Society and Living History Museum. Before you market photographs from the Threshing Bee, contact the museum at 541.467.2205 for permission. We are again selling raffle tickets as a fund raiser for the Bee. Tony Kiser, a well known local watercolorist has donated a painting of the fields of Dufur Valley with Mount Hood in the background; The Dufur Quilters have again outdone themselves creating this year’s Threshing Bee Raffle Quilt; and Fisher Implement of Gresham and Tom & Deanna McDowell have contributed a child's John Deere pedal tractor and trailer. Tickets are being sold at all activities, at the cabin, and at various points in Dufur and The Dalles. Winners for the quilt and the painting will be announced at the end of the Bee, and the winning ticket for the tractor will be drawn at the annual Christmas open house at the cabin in December. To sign up for photographs at Old Tyme Photos, purchase Steak Feed tickets, or to play music in the park or on the grounds, contact Nancy Gibson at 541.467.2205. For other information on Dufur Threshing Bee or to request a packet, contact Nancy at the above number or Maryln Sawyer at 541.467.2349 Hope to see you at the Bee. 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

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/229 Message Board Post: Thanks for printing these obits. It's nice to find other Wyscaver researchers. I have quite a bit of information on the children of Geo. and Sarah Wyscaver, and would like to share.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MULFORD, STAPLETON, ARNOLD, GRAMPS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/228 Message Board Post: The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 18, 1937, page 5 MULFORD SERVICES HELD FEBRUARY 1 Interment in Idlewilde Cemetery at Hood River Held Following Science Rites Services for the late William B. Mulford, husband of Mrs. Edna (Stapleton) Mulford, Goldendale, were held February 1 in Hood River. Due to her own severe illness, Mrs. Mulford was unable to be present at the rites. The former local man's death came following an attack of sickness at the family home here. He was removed to Hood River to the home of his daughter where he passed away two days later, on January 28. Obituary William B. Mulford of Goldendale passed away January 28 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eva Arnold of Hood River. He was a native of New Jersey. The funeral, a Christian Science service, was held Monday, February 1, at 1 o'clock at the Anderson chapel with Mrs. O.B. Nye reading the service. Interment was at Idlewilde. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Edna Mulford of Goldendale, and daughters Helen of Seattle, Mrs. F.V. Gramps of Seattle; and Mrs. Eva Arnold, of Hood River. ------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., February 5, 1937, page 7 WILLIAM BENJAMIN MULFORD William Benjamin Mulford of Goldendale passed away January 28 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eva Arnold of Hood River. He was a native of New Jersey. The funeral, a Christian Science service, was held Monday at one o'clock at the Anderson chapel with Mrs. O.B. Nye reading. Interment was at Idlewilde. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Edna Mulford of Goldendale, and daughters, Helen of Goldendale, Mrs. E.B.Gramps of Seattle and Mrs. Eva Arnold of Hood River. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event listed above, please post it as a reply to this message.