Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files February 29, 2004 20 Years Ago, February 29, 1984 Another candidate for the office of Wasco County Sheriff has dropped out of the race, leaving only one candidate in each of the major two political parties seeking the office. Harry Gilpin, who took out petitions on November 27, informed the Chronicle today that he was withdrawing his petition and he would no longer be a candidate unless he got enough support to mount a write-in campaign. Left on the ballot are Incumbent Sheriff Bob Brown, a Democrat, who paid a filing fee to get on the ballot, and Art Labrousse, a city police department commander, who took out petitions as a Republican. 40 Years Ago, February 29, 1964 Dave Larsen of The Dalles announced Saturday morning that he has filed his candidacy at Salem [Oregon] for the Republican nomination for a seat in the state legislature. Larsen, vice president of Port of The Dalles for the past four years, seeks nomination in the primary election for the legislative position now held by Rep. Katherine Musa, D-The Dalles. The legislative district, No. 22, includes Hood River and Wasco counties. The Dalles was tied for second place in the District 7-A1 wrestling tournament in La Grande [Oregon] today going into the championship semifinal at 1 p.m. Priveville, defending champion, is leading with 30 team points followed by The Dalles and Redmond with 22 each. As of today there were six Indians [The Dalles team name] who have not lost a match, Scott Lewis, Chuck Pryor, Jim Reed, Bill McBurney, John Dethman and Tom Merrion. Only McBurney and Merrion are seniors. 60 Years Ago, February 29, 1944 Miss Dorothy Lu Simonsen, sophomore in architecture and allied arts, and Miss Frances Smith, sophomore in liberal arts, both students at the University of Oregon, were chosen president and song leader respectively at the Hillcrest lodge women’s dormitory in elections held last week. Miss Simonsen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Simonsen and Miss Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Smith. Contributions in Red Cross funds raising campaign, which got under way today in Wasco County has reached a total of $2,471.27 at 1 p.m. today, with solicitors active in both the city and rural areas, it was announced by R.R. Harper, drive chairman. 80 Years Ago, February 29, 1904 Speeding at the rate of 60 miles and [sic] hour over six miles of mountain road between Dufur [Oregon] and the head of Tygh Grade, Sheriff Levi Chrisman and Deputy Guy Elton last night had one of the most exciting chases after alleged bootleggers on record here for some time. George “Baldy” Nosker and Robert “Bob” Shaw are in the county jail today as the sequel to the wild ride in which the Nosker machine was in the lead until Sheriff Chrisman car, driven by Elton, overtook them about six miles south of Dufur. City Engineer P.W. Marx is making arrangements today to have two crews of men to begin work on each end of the scenic highway leading to Sorosis Park. Five volunteers started at the east end yesterday, under the direction of John Elton, and four others started work this morning on the west end under Mr. Payne. Mr. Elton will continue work on the east end this afternoon and has been authorized to employ laborers on the road at $3 per day. Mr. Marx yesterday purchased a road plow at a cost of $86, which will be vorn by the city and will not come from the donation fund, which is now said to be $475 in cash with enough pledges obtained by W.F. Gitchell to make $600. 100 Years Ago, February 29, 1904 In preparing for the erection of the cannery building on the vacant lot at the foot of Washington Street it became necessary to tear down a small building on the north side of the alley between First and Second Streets. This shack might be termed a landmark, since it has stood there for the past 40 years defying the fiery elements which have threatened it three different times. In the early 60s it was erected and occupied by Wm Hand as a printing office. Upon inquiry today we learn that W.W. Williams, who is being treated at the hospital for typhoid fever and whose condition was critical the latter part of last week is somewhat better today. Mr. Coshing, who is ill with pneumonia at his home near town, is also getting along much better than expected. 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 http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." 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Looking Back: A Glimpse Through the Chronicle’s Files February 15, 2004 20 Years Ago, February 15, 1984 The Wasco County United Way had a good year in 1983 and expects to meet its fund raising goal of $88,178.54 just completed. A victory celebration Tuesday night honored volunteer workers and recognized new board members and officers. Executive Secretary Anne O’Herron reported that during 1983 the fund collected $102,443.63. Gayle Smart won the Art Boltman trophy which goes to the bowlers in The Dalles City Women’s Bowling tourney which was held last weekend at Recreation Lanes. Her all event score was 1646 scratch. 40 Years Ago, February 15, 1964 A “cross section” group in The Dalles will receive a letter next week proposing that small monthly contributions be made to prevent the city bus line from going under. Alf Wernmark said Saturday that her and Fred C. Spivey, acting as individuals, have prepared a letter seeking public support for the bus service. The bus line, operated by Finley Richardson, reportedly does not yield enough revenue to justify continuance, especially at time when a driver must be hired. The Dalles didn’t have its most successful weekend in the 10-week Pacific Northwest Skeet Shoot, but it still had a winner last week and moved into first place because of it. The Dalles, shooting at Salem [Oregon], nipped Salem 68-67 to pull it out. Pulling triggers for The Dalles on a good shooting day were J.W. Henderson and E.R. Pooley, who scored 23 hits apiece, and Dr. E.L. Stevenson, who got 22. The telegraphic shoot is sponsored by the Spokesman Review. 60 Years Ago, February 15, 1944 Long range planning, looking to development of acreage inside the city limits, was considered last night at a joint meeting of the city council and the city planning commission. The immediate objective, it was explained by W.L. Kirk, street committee chairman, was to formulate recommendations under which Northwestern Homes, Inc., a Portland construction firm, might build a number of new homes in the area bounded by Lewis and 14th Streets. 80 Years Ago, February 15, 1924 Arrest of a third man in connection with the Mosier Valley bank robbery is expected shortly. Sheriff Levi Chrisman stated this morning, following the indictment late yesterday of C.R. Williams and Ted Mandronas, alias “Ted the Greek.” Officers are tracing the whereabouts of James Dunn, alias “Abraham”, who is believed to have been implicated with Williams in the holdup. “Abraham” as he was commonly known, was in the city two weeks ago. 100 Years Ago, February 15, 1904 Not having planned for a Halloween party, but an evening among the valentines, which would hardly be successful in a darkened parlors, the Ladies Congregational Aid Society have decided to postpone the party to have taken place and [sic] Mrs. McCoy’s this evening. The roll of honor at Hill’s Military Academy for the past quarter has an especial interest to Dallesites as it contains the names of several of our boys – Charles Fulton, Cecil Woodcock, Wilson Mays and John H. Mitchell. Little “Jack” also attained the highest grade in scholarship in the primary department. 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 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 _________________________________________________________________ Get tax tips, tools and access to IRS forms – all in one place at MSN Money! http://moneycentral.msn.com/tax/home.asp

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through the Chronicle’s Files March 7, 2004 40 Years Ago, March 7, 1964 A keen race for positions on the Port of The Dalles Commission developed Friday with last-minute filings that raised to nine the number of candidates for the three vacancies. Seeking nomination at the primary election for the two-year term – the unexpired portion of the term of R.C. Hampton who resigned are Democrats Harry J. Wickman, incumbent Henry J. Maier and Ernest C. (Bob) White. Del Goss, Democrat, seeks nomination. Republicans filing were Dr. Raymond L. Koch, incumbent Wilber F. Kelly, Calvin P. Horn, Dr. John Zapp and William E. (Bill) Taylor. 60 Years Ago, March 7, 1942 A delegation of 18 women from Wasco County today were honored at the launching of the tanker The Dalles, 36th from the Swan Island shipyard. The women, headed by Mrs. Francis Seufert, The Dalles, won the trip for being the first to put their county over the quota in the fourth war loan campaign. They conducted a door-to-door canvass. The main feature of a program to be presented to the public Wednesday evening a 8 o’clock at the high school auditorium, will be the presentation of wings and commissions to members of the Silver Wings club, it was announced today by W.S. Nelson, manager of the Chamber of Commerce. The Red Cross campaign has been completed in the Boyd [Oregon] district, with a total of $700 turned in to campaign headquarters, it was announced today by Mrs. E.L. Hickok. Every person in the Boyd community was contacted, or a total of 35 families. That makes the $700 fund exceed from each family, Mrs. Hickok explained. 80 Years Ago, March 7, 1922 The political mill wheel was given an extra spurt late yesterday when E.C. Fitzgerald, after stating that he might file on the Republican ticket for the nomination as county judge to oppose Judge J.T. Adkisson, officially announced his candidacy for the office. Mr. Fitzgerald has been a resident of Wasco County for the last 26 years. Robert L. Murray, popular football coach of The Dalles High School, was last night elected exalted ruler of The Dalles Lodge No. 303, Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks. Murray will take the chair in which Dr. Thompson Coberth has presided over the organization for the past year. 100 Years Ago, March 7, 1904 Five pair of Chinese pheasants arrived Thursday from the Willamette valley, consigned to County Judge W.W. Hoover who sent them over by Ce Bernard to West Fork today. It is hoped that malicious hunters will not disturb these birds until they have had a good opportunity to propagate, as they are probably the best game birds known, and they would furnish a great sport to our hunters a few years from 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 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 _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

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The Dalles Daily Chronicle, Wednesday, July 10, 1895 A Successful Burglar Front page PENDLETON, OR., July 9 – A burglar broke into George Baker’s residence last night, and made his way to the room where Baker was sleeping. Baker had $192 in the pocket of his clothing on a chair. The burglar secured it and got out without alarming Baker. No arrests have been made. Page two Walla Walla [Washington] has suffered a severe loss in the death of Henry Kelling. He was among the most prominent young men of the Northwest, and beloved to a remarkable degree. For many years he had gathered information regarding the early history of the Northwest, and had he possessed the necessary training, would have been the historian of this part of the country, in whose welfare he was so deeply interested. No city had ever a more unselfish citizen, nor one who labored more in its interests. Woodmen Organize at Dufur Ten members from The Dalles Camp, No. 59, Woodmen of the World, started from The Dalles yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock, their destination being the pretty little village of Dufur [Oregon], and their business not to cut down the timber of that locality, but to institute a camp of the order in that place. Twenty-two were put through the mysteries of this order in proper shape, and are henceforth to be known as Woodmen of the World. The camp was organized under the name of Unity Camp, No. 215, Dufur, Oregon. State Organizer L.L. Swann had the work in charge, and under his management the boys got through safely and returned to The Dalles this morning in the wee small hours. All were well pleased with the trip, though there are some tired eyes today. Thomas A. Ward held the ribbons over the four blacks [horses?], and it is needless to say they came to time under his orders. The wool situation remains unchanged. A large amount is still being received at the Wasco warehouse and Moody’s. At the latter place the new baler was at work this morning compressing a lot of wool just brought by Hecht and Leibmann. Three large sacks, each weighing 400 pounds are compressed into a bale occupying one-half the space. This process is gone through to get a large saving in the freight rate and delivering the wool in Boston just as it comes from the grower. In this way the grading is done in Boston instead of here. Mr. Scherar’s wool was the first clip to be shipped in these large bales. BRIEF MENTION Page three Leaves From the Notebook of Chronicle Reporters Thomas Haslam is acting night watchman in the place of Frank Connelly, during the latter’s absence from town. Yaomi Marsh made a large shipment of peaches to Portland by the boat this morning. The first brought to the market was last Friday. W.H. Turner, the real estate agent of Goldendale [Washington] who so mysteriously disappeared several days ago, has been found. The searching party discovered him at a place about four miles from Goldendale. The unfortunate man is undoubtedly demented and refused to go with the men who came to find him. At the last accounts he was untaken. Chief Moore, of the weather bureau, has notified Weather Observer Blandford to send daily to every display man in his district, the regular weather forecast. Mr. Brooks will receive a telegram every day from Portland, giving a forecast for the next thirty-six hours and the weather signals will be displayed at the old place. Word came in this morning that Mr. Haywood, a respected citizen of Wamic [Oregon], dropped dead yesterday morning. He was working in a field and was suddenly seen to careen and fall. Aid was immediately given him, but it was too late as the end had come. Mr. Haywood had lived in Wamic about six years and was much esteemed as a neighbor and friend. Floyd Van Vactor, a brother of Mrs. Charles Johnson, was severly bitten by a dog yesterday. The boy was playing with a velocipede in company with some other children when the animal attacked him. The wound is not believed serious but is now quite painful. This makes the second case of dog biting within a short time. Several days ago the 5-year-old boy of Theodore Seufert was bitten in the same way. Frank Connelly, Harry Hampshire, Rocky Chenowith and J.W. Fisher started on a camping trip to Wind river this morning. They are thoroughly equipped with necessary paraphernalia and are going to enjoy themselves. They are provided with a small boat and will hunt and fish up the streams emptying into the Columbia. All the details of the trips are settled except as to who shall cook and wash the dishes. These latter questions may cause some dissensions. PERSONAL MENTION Dr. D. Siddall has gone to Yakima [Washington] on a business trip. Mrs. A.J. Tolmie returned last night from a short visit in Portland. Miss Bena Snelling of The Dalles is visiting friends in McMinnville [Oregon]. Henry Dietzel returned yesterday from a months’ trip in the mountains. Hazel Wand, Capt. Wand’s little girl, has returned from a visit to Portland. Miss Clara Davis and Miss Minnie Lay left this morning for a visit at the coast. Judge Bradshaw and family left on the morning train for a sojourn at the seaside. Mr. Brent Driver and Frank Chandler, two of Wamic’s solid men, came into town last night. Mrs. B.S. Huntington and Mrs. H.S. Wilson were passengers to Portland this morning on the Regulator. Messrs. Bert Barrett, Carl and Rob Williams started for Trout Lake [Washington] this morning, where they will enjoy a summer outing. Mr. M. Herrick, of the cannery, has gone to Portland for a two-days visit. There are no fish running, so he can well spare the time. Mr. David Garrison, a well-known resident of The Dalles, has been quite sick for some time. He is suffering from inflammatory rheumatism. Miss Claudia Duvall of Goldendale, who has been attending the Anna Wright Seminary at Tacoma [Washington], stopped in The Dalles to make Miss Georgia Sampson a visit. Mr. David McCully and wife of Salem [Oregon] are in the city visiting the family of their son Mr. A. McCully, engineer on the Regulator. Mr. McCully is an old pioneer of Oregon and at one time was heavily interested in the transportation business on the upper Willamette. Mr. Lee Wigle of Prineville [Oregon] is in the city today. Mr. Wigle is a former Dalles boy, having been raised in this city and attended the Wasco Independent Academy, of which institution he is a graduate. For several years he has been in the stock business near Prineville. BORN To the wife of W.H. Sharp, July 9th, a daughter. STILL ANOTHER RUNAWAY Of all the runaways The Dalles has ever had the most exciting and fatal occurred last night, about 9 o’clock. Mr. Ferguson’s team had just brought the Umatilla House bus from the depot and was being unhitched in front of the Cosmopolitan, when the engine that was making up a train came down the track. The horses became scared and started to run down Front street. They were headed for Portland and going at passenger train speed. The horses struck the switch stand at the east end of the bridge and overturned it. The horses then parted and one started up Union street while the other kept on the railroad bridge and ran to the end of the passenger walk and over the end into Mill creek. The horse fell about forty feet and struck on his head by the water’s edge. His neck was broken. The portion of the town where the runaway occurred saw more excitement than for a long time and people rushed out on the bridge to where the horse made his Steve Brodie jump.* A boat towed the carcass out into the river this morning and it has started for the sea coast. *The Bowery (Raoul Walsh, 1933), with Wallace Beery, George Raft and Fay Wray which incorporates some historical incidents (most notably Steve Brodie's jump off the Brooklyn Bridge), Source: Storyboard: The Newsletter for the Washington DC Film Society http://www.dcfilmsociety.org/storyboard0311.htm 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 http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." 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click on Obituaries left side column on page http://www.hoodrivernews.com/ 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 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 >From: JB Wilson <designs@hevanet.com> >Reply-To: ORHOODRI-L@rootsweb.com >To: ORHOODRI-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [ORHOODRI] Hood River Obituaries >Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:36:50 -0800 > >Hello list, >Are there any online sources for not so recent obituaries? If not, would >there be anyone who might be able to check on any of the following. > >PIERSON, Ruth "Sherlie" , died March 10, 1998, Hood River (wife of Daniel >B. Pierson) > >PIERSON, Mabel, died March 22, 1977, Hood River (wife of Daniel L. Pierson) > >PIERSON, Daniel L. , died Feb. 5, 1965, Hood River > >Any help locating those obituaries would be greatly appreciated. Thanks >bunches. > >Regards, JB Wilson :-) >-- >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >JB Wilson, Beaverton, OR, USA >"Searching for the Living, Honoring the Dead" ><designs@hevanet.com> >Researching: Kangas, Eskola, Majenpää , Mattson/Matson, Makkonen, >Runtujärvi, Rauma >Barnes, Benedict, Crandle/Crandall, Miner, Ufford, Loomis & Williams NY/PA _________________________________________________________________ MSN Toolbar provides one-click access to Hotmail from any Web page – FREE download! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200413ave/direct/01/

Hello list, Are there any online sources for not so recent obituaries? If not, would there be anyone who might be able to check on any of the following. PIERSON, Ruth "Sherlie" , died March 10, 1998, Hood River (wife of Daniel B. Pierson) PIERSON, Mabel, died March 22, 1977, Hood River (wife of Daniel L. Pierson) PIERSON, Daniel L. , died Feb. 5, 1965, Hood River Any help locating those obituaries would be greatly appreciated. Thanks bunches. Regards, JB Wilson :-) -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JB Wilson, Beaverton, OR, USA "Searching for the Living, Honoring the Dead" <designs@hevanet.com> Researching: Kangas, Eskola, Majenpää , Mattson/Matson, Makkonen, Runtujärvi, Rauma Barnes, Benedict, Crandle/Crandall, Miner, Ufford, Loomis & Williams NY/PA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Three Mile Odd Fellows Cemetery" [formerly known as Parklawn Cemetery] is the name that should be used per the operators of the cemetery. Contact number is 541-296-3557. You might want to make a note of this name change in your data base for clarity. Hope this helps in your research efforts. 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 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 _________________________________________________________________ Get tax tips, tools and access to IRS forms – all in one place at MSN Money! http://moneycentral.msn.com/tax/home.asp

I've discovered that The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ has been archiving the entire obituary since April 2003. Prior to that date they were placing abstracts on their website. The only service they don't provide is listing the surnames at the beginning of the article. They do list by individual days though so one can keep current on their obituary articles. The obituaries average three or four a day. Hope this helps! 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 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 _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://clk.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/

Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society is pleased to present the following speakers for your enjoyment! COMING PROGRAM ATTRACTIONS March 27, 2004 Leland Meitzler Workshop 9:00 a.m.—4:50 p.m. with a 1 1/2 hour lunch break. The Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Road, The Dalles, Oregon. Program - 9:00 Locating Your Ancestor’s Family When All You Know Is The State! 10:45 Finding Births, Marriages and Deaths Prior to 1910 1:30 Doing Genealogy On-Site or “On The Road Again” 3:15 Your Ancestors Were Not Lost in the Courthouse Fire! There will be 6 to 8 tables of genealogical research aids available for purchase throughout the day. COST: $25.00 (in advance, $30 at door) (including the lunch) April 10, 2004 Sandy Bissett and Duane Powell: The Dufur Family - Researching Your Family in a Small Town Historical Society OR Being Overwhelmed in a Strange Place. Sandy will use the historic Dufur family as an example of what one might find in attempting to research your family history in a small town historical society, including the lumps and bumps and disappointments, and unexpected surprises. Duane, Dufur Historical Society VP, will present an overview of what that organization has done this past year, and hope to accomplish this year in preserving Dufur, Oregon’s past. May 8, 2004 Larry Kuttner: Larry will explain the techniques he used to learn the ancestral history of the Howard family, owners of the racehorse, Seabiscuit and how he became involved in the research of this family. 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 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 _________________________________________________________________ Learn how to help protect your privacy and prevent fraud online at Tech Hacks & Scams. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/techsafety.armx

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/210 Message Board Post: Looking for info or family members of Rebbecca Ruth Ridgeway Harris who lived in Hood River in 1932.

Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society presents LELAND MEITZLER Editor of Heritage Quest Magazine Saturday, March 27, 2004 Columbia Gorge Discovery Center 5000 Discovery Drive The Dalles, OR Program 8:30 Registration/Coffee 9:00 Locating Your Ancestor’s Family When All You Know Is The State! 10:15 Break 10:45 Finding Births, Marriages and Deaths Prior to 1910 12:00 Soup, Salad & Make-A-Sandwich Buffet Lunch 1:30 Doing Genealogy On-Site or “On The Road Again” 2:45 Break 3:15 Your Ancestors Were Not Lost in the Courthouse Fire! 4:30 Finished There will be 6 to 8 tables of genealogical research aids available for purchase throughout the day. COST: $25.00 (in advance, $30 at door) (including the lunch) Please come join us in listening to the always informative, enjoyable and energetic presentations that Leland has become known for. (Questions? Call or e-mail CGGS President Jim Bull at jimbull@gorge.net or 509-395-2755) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Return Reservations to: Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society, 722 Court Street, The Dalles OR 97058-2270 NAME: ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE e-MAIL Please make checks payable to CGGS. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page 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 _________________________________________________________________ Watch high-quality video with fast playback at MSN Video. Free! http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200365ave/direct/01/

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicles’s Files February 1, 2004 page A8 20 Years Ago, February 1, 1984 Jeff Bull, who had been assistant coach for four years, was named head coach of The Dalles Swim Team. The announcement was made by the Swim Team Board. Bull, a 1981 graduate of The Dalles High School, replaces Jeff Mengis, who resigned after six years to pursue a job opportunity in the Portland area. Ed Anghilante is the proud owner of a brand new hole in one. Anghilante of The Dalles used a five-iron to ace the 174-yard par 3 14th hole at The Dalles Country Club on Saturday, January 28. Witnessing the ace were Keith Keller, Rich Rasey and Ben Koch, all of The Dalles. 60 Years Ago, February 1, 1944 The federal housing project recently allocated to The Dalles has been revised and 40 units of new public construction now are provided for this city it was announced in Portland today by Fred C. Cuthbert, senior national housing agency representative. The total number of housing projects allocated to The Dalles stands at the original figure, or 95, Cuthbert explained. This will include 50 units for private construction, and five for conversion, the 40 public construction units completing the total. Mr. and Mrs Chris Fauerso have received a letter written in Florida by Frank J. Bartnicki of Pennsylvania who was a member of the same bomber crew as their son, Lt. Paul Fauerso, and who was one of the 14 wounded exchange prisoners brought to this country for hospitalization. He was with Paul on a trip to a German prison camp and feels that Paul’s constant care of him on that trip saved his life. The Fauersos met Bartnicki on their trip to Spokane [Washington] before the boys left there on their way to the east coast and foreign service. 100 Years Ago, February 1, 1904 With his left wrist so badly cut that the tendons were severed, Charles Hay was brought in from Deschutes Saturday evening and taken to the hospital to have it dressed and cared for. An ax with which he was splitting wood caused the trouble. 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 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 _________________________________________________________________ Click here for a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files February 8, 2004 page A9 20 Years Ago, February 8, 1984 Total construction in The Dalles during 1983 was up slightly from 1982 but that was the second lowest total for the last five years. City building inspector Bobby Johnson reports the value of all construction permits $2,592,700 for 1983. Previous totals are $2,331,571 for 1981, $3,553,017 in 1982. $9,975,211 in 1980 and $6,226,324 for 1979. The five year average is $4,932,164. Wahtonka [The Dalles] wrestlers recorded three falls and also picked up a trio of forfeits as they defeated Wasco County 48-9 Tuesday night in a duel meet at Wahtonka high’s gym. Getting falls for the Eagles were Tom Greiner at 98, Rob Watson at 136 and James Junker at 168. Decision winners for the Eagles were Dan Schooler, Ken Lindsey and Dave Ferguson. Decision winners for Wasco County were Darren Hughes, Fred Walters and Bill Anderson. 40 Years Ago, February 8, 1964 Burns [Oregon] scored a 73-63 win over hosting Wahtonka here Friday in a Greater Oregon League game. They will meet again tonight in a non-counter. Corky Palmer scored 22 points for the winners. John Lewis and Dave Helseth each scored 15 for the Eagles. Lyle’s [Washington] Cougars won their 12th straight Klickitat County B League game and claimed and closed out their league season here Friday with a 56-44 win over the Klickitat Vandals. It was also Coach Titus’ team’s 19th consecutive win of the season without a defeat. 60 Years Ago, February 8, 1944 A recommendation by Fire Chief Charles Roth Jr.that the city council adopt an “adequate building” code for The Dalles, in order that fire hazards in both new and old construction May be minimized last night received the approval of the city council. Fire Chief Roth had asked the council to name a committee to investigate the situation and advise on steps that might be taken. On the motion of councilman W.L. Kirk, the council voted acceptance of Roth’s report, with the sti8pulation that the recommended action be taken at the next council meeting when Mayor George Stadelman will be present. Four men who took the civil service examinations for the position of paid firemen on The Dalles department, made the required marks and are eligible for appointment as soon as vacancies occur in the d epartment it was announced today by Charles Roth Jr., fire chief. Those passing the examination were H.E. Heichel, George Ramsey, Frank Joe Bonn and Frank Junior Emerson. 80 Years Ago, February 8, 1924 What were today determined to be the bones of a white woman, who died and was buried probably 50 years ago, have been brought to the city from the ranch known as the old James Fulton place, in the Fairbanks [Oregon] district. Who the woman was will never be known. Perhaps the wife of some immigrant of some hardship of the plains, perhaps the victim of an Indian raid on the train of covered wagons. These and many other theories are advanced. Designation of the 1924 market road in Wasco County, to be known as the Emerson-Roberts market road, was announced this morning by the county court. County roadmaster P.W. Marx will construct this year’s road and has completed grading of the Wrentham of 1923 market road, according to advices. The roadmaster will move camp at once to the new site. Sam Marsh was arrested by officers McClaskey and Swetland of the O.W.R. & N. special police force, near the depot last night when he discovered to be carrying an old .45 caliber revolver in a loaf of bread. Marsh was incarcerated in the city jail and may be prosecuted of a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. 100 Years Ago, February 8, 1904 Rewards for the capture of Guy Harshman and Charles Hoehn, who held up the O.R. & N. train last September, have been ordered paid. Detective J.J. Fitzgerald, who recently did such splendid work up the way, being the recipient of $300 for Harshman and a portion of $1300 for Hoehn’s capture. Harshman was sentenced to twelve years in the state penitentiary and young Hoehn went up for ten years. R.F. Randall, who came to The Dalles two months ago suffering with Bright’s disease, was stricken with apoplexy last evening at his room at the Star lodging house and died at 1:30 this morning. His brother. B.F. Randall, arrived on the train from Portland to make arrangements for the funeral. 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The Dalles Daily Chronicle Tuesday, July 9, 1895 Page two By the death of Mr. J.C. Murphy of Antelope [Oregon] the republicans of the County lose an efficient and enthusiastic worker and the community a good Citizen and kind-hearted neighbor. If there were more such men in the state There would be less inattention to public affairs. BRIEF MENTION Leaves From the Notebook of Chronicle Reporters Parties having bills against the Fourth of July committee are requested to Present them to the treasurer, Henry J. Maier, at once. Reverend C.P. Bailey of Prineville [Oregon] will preach in the Calvary Baptist Church tonight at 8 o’clock. A cordial invitation is extended to Everyone. The Taine Class met last evening at the residence of Mrs. Wilson. The Ladies passed a pleasant evening reading and discussing Taines’ lectures on Carlyle. The Regulator was well loaded with wool on her downward trip. This ship- ment is by Mr. J. H. Sherar and the bales are extra large ones, three sacks Being compressed into one bale. There is a large amount of wool awaiting con- signment by the boat. John Parrott, who was one of the men nominated for marshall [sic] by Mayor Menefee but lacked confirmation, thinks some of contesting the election of Mr. Blakeney. Mr. Parrott claims there was a mistake and that he was legally Elected. He purposes of bringing contest proceedings. Last night about 9 o’clock, W.A. Jackson died at the Columbia hotel. Mr. Jackson had been sick with asthma for four or five years, but was not confined To his bed till about two weeks ago. Since that time he grew steadily worse and His death was momentarily expected. The deceased has been a resident of The Dalles for a period covering fifteen years, but a portion of the time was Spent at Albina [Oregon], where he was employed in the carshops. He leaves a Wife and one child in Portland, besides a stepson, George Galley, in this City, who have been notified of his death. The body has been taken to the Undertaking parlors, where the funeral will be held. MR. JACKSON’S FUNERAL page three All members of the Temple Lodge No. 3 will meet at Fraternity hall Tomorrow morning at 8o’clock to participate in the funeral of brother Jackson, Which takes place at 9 o’clock. Signed: Jesse Simonsen, M.W. PERSONAL MENTION Mr. Alex Fargher returned to Portland today. Mr. T.C. Fargher of Kingsley [Oregon] was in town today. Mrs. E.F. Sharp is visiting friends in Portland. Mr. J.M. Murchie and wife of Wasco [Oregon] are in the city. Mr. Hal French returned today from a weeks stay in Portland. Mr. H.W. Goddard, of the Southern Pacific, came up on the noon train. Miss Lizzie Richards of 8-Mile is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.F. Haworth. Mr. W.C. Noon, Jr., and wife of Portland are spending the day in The Dalles. Mr. T.A. Hudson has gone to Portland to attend a meeting of insurance men. Judge Bradshaw and family leave to-morrow to spend the heated days at the Seaside. Mr. Albert Smetzer, traveling man for Snell, Heitshu & Woodward Co., is in The city today. Masters Carl and Bob Williams of Portland came up last night on the Regulator to spend a short time in The Dalles. Mr. Win Curtis left this morning for Bake Oven [Oregon], where he will spend A portion of his vacation on the farm of Mr. George Young. Miss Lena Snell of Gilliam county, who holds a position as teacher in The Dalles Public schools, is spending a few days with her friends here. Mr. L.V. Moore, of the Kimball company, left this afternoon for Portland and Points up the valley, on business connected with that company. Mrs. C.C. Hobart, who has been stopping quite a while at Cascade Locks [Oregon] Where her husband has charge of the portage road, returned home last night. Mr. Harry Schwartz, who for some time has been employed in Mr. N. Harris’ Clothing store, left this morning for San Francisco. He will return after about A two weeks’ visit. Mrs. C.T. Donnell, accompanied by Mrs. J.R. Warner of White Salmon [Washington], Have gone to Oregon City [Oregon] to attend the Chautauqua assembly. They Will remain during the entire session. Mr. Ed R. Bishop and wife came down from Heppner [Oregon] last night and Visited Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Johnston. They left for Portland on the afternoon Train. Mr. Bishop is cashier of the bank at Heppner. NEWSY LETTER FROM ANTELOPE page four To The Editor: -- E.M. Wingate spent Sunday on Trout creek, we presume fishing. Miss May Miller, who has been visiting her uncle Thomas Harper, at Antelope, Returned to her home in The Dalles Monday. Nate Baird and Lem Axe had their camping outfit, blankets, saddles, bridles and A pair of shoes, burned by their camp fire while fishing last Saturday on John Day [river]. Reverend Hinton, Baptist minister from Grass Valley [Oregon], preached an able Sermon to a well-filled house Monday night. Mr. Hinton talks of establishing a Baptist mission at Antelope. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, who have been on the sick list for some time, are Slowly recovering. At a meeting of the school directors Monday night it was decided to open the Antelope public school August 12th for a ten-month term, with Professor G.H. Dunn as principal and Miss Lillie Hinton as assistant. Considerable interest is felt in regard to the outcome of the debate between Reverend Moore of Mitchell [Oregon] and Katie Kem Smith, of the First Secular Church of Portland on the inspiration of the Bible. Mrs. Smith is an eloquent Speaker. Great preparations were made for celebrating the Fourth and a large crowd was In town. A large platform had been made and beautifully decorated, an orchestra And choir secured, and just as the forty-two girls in white the goddess of Liberty were marching to their positions, a shower came up. The cry was soon Raised “To the schoolhouse!” and about 1200 soon found shelter, the largest Crowd ever in any one building in Antelope. The exercises were then continued Without interruption. It takes something worse a Kansas cyclone to interfere With a celebration at Antelope. Some fun-loving youngster decorated the Ice cream stand that had been erected for the benefit of the minister, with Signs from the merchants’ stores, as “Fresh butter”, “German Insurance”, “Selling at Cost”, etc. Owing to the damp, cool day, the stand and merry-go- round were not very extensive patronized. The dance at night was a grand success, and the supper under the management of Mrs. Patterson, was just elegant. There was a public basket picnic dinner, but a great many of the people preferred to take dinner at home or with friends. Mrs. C.V. Lane deserves great credit for the tasteful manner in which she arranged the forty-two little girls representing the states. Mrs. Hattie Stocker read the Declaration of Independence in a very pleasing manner. Mr. Richard Hinton and wife of Bakeoven [sic]celebrated the Fourth at Antelope. Miss Lillie Hinton went to The Dalles to celebrate. Thomas Harper christened his new residence by eating his Fourth of July Dinner in it. Mr. Harper has the finest residence in Antelope; one that is A credit to the town, the owner and the builder, Mr. Jack Harper of The Dalles. Mr. Eddie Glisan delivered the Fourth of July oration in a very able and Patriotic manner. A public wedding was held as part of the exercises, in which Billy Wilson of Antelope and Miss Laura Bills of John Day [Oregon] were united in the holy Bonds of matrimony. Their many friends wish them much happiness and Success through life. MOSIER BREEZES What Our Correspondent Has To Say About Happenings In Mosier Neighborhood. Mr. Frank LaPier, who was hurt last Monday by a horse he was driving in a cart, Is getting along nicely. He had one arm broken and was severely kicked in the Breast. His wife was hurt badly by the same horse about a month ago. Miss Rozella Root was thrown from a horse and fell on a wire fence. A small Cut on the arm was all the injury she received. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Phillips and Mrs. Frank Hunter Were passengers on the Regulator for Portland last Wednesday. They went down to Celebrate. The picnic was rained out. Mrs. Hardwick being sick, they had no dance and all That was going on was an evening social at the residence of Mr. Carrol and Owing to the inclemency of the weather there were but a few there, but those That were present report a good time. We are glad to report Mrs. Hardwick better. Mr. Carrol dug a well on his place this week. He had to go fifty feet, but has Plenty of water. Reverend Thomas Gregory preached here on the fifth Sunday of June, at the Regular hours. It was not his time, but he wants to get off in July so he Preached then. On Saturday nearly everybody went to The Dalles to “see the elephant”. Miss Dollie Mosiers’ school is out and she is with us again. Signed C.M.J. 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 http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." 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I'm trying to find out more about Putnam F(lint?) BRADFORD, who lived on the Washington side of the Columbia River near Cascade Locks after 1850, and later (at least in the 1890s) in Hood River. What I currently know about him is on my webpage at http://www.netcom.com/~symbios/bradford.html Sandy Wilbur Gresham, OR --------------------------- New Listings - Used history, genealogy and natural history books: http://www.netcom.com/~symbios/genbooks.html

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/207 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Dorothy Steinbrook who was a resident of Hood River in 1939.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg//nZB.2ACE/206 Message Board Post: Died in Hood River County Oregon January 2, 1939. Husbands name was Ernest.

There are no websites where these photos are posted. The ORWASCO list mom had intentions of putting these photos on her site but it has not happened as yet. It is still in the planning stage. People have indicated their interest in these photos so many, like you, are hoping that it will happen soon. Thanks for everyone's interests in these photos. You can find a lot of local photos on the Discovery Center website at: http://gorgediscovery.org These photos may be of interest to 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 http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Find high-speed ‘net deals — comparison-shop your local providers here. https://broadband.msn.com