Transcriber's note: I've refrained from copying articles that do not include names of residents, some of the colloquial terms we'll have to guess at the meanings of, present day capitals used on certain words were not used then. Fraternity names and organizations I am not familiar with. Advertisements placed in the newspaper were coded for easy identification in later newspapers. TODAY'S DISPATCHES News From All Parts of the World - Special to The Chronicle. TRICK OF A STURGEON Front page A strange accident occurred on the steamer Columbia near Reeder's landing a few days ago. John Bernard, a sturgeon fisherman, was hauling in a huge fish, when it suddenly took a run, and before he could get clear of the line he was dragged overboard and came near drowning before assistance could reach him. Bernard is a brother to the man who was run down and drowned from a fishing boat by the steamer S.G. Reed about two years ago, and was in the boat at the time his brother was drowned. By a strange coincidence the accident occurred at exactly the same place where the fatality occurred two years ago. -- ASTORIA(Ore). COLUMBIAN. ---------------------------- DIED page 2 At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Molson, near Rickreall, Polk County (Oregon), Tuesday morning, December 30, 1890, Pauline Goff - Nesmith, aged 59 years and nine months. Deceased was a widow of the late Colonel J.B. Nesmith, who so ably represented Oregon in the United States senate in early days. She was a daughter of David Goff and was married to Colonel Nesmith at the Goff homestead a few years after she came to Oregon with her family, which was 1844. Mrs. Nesmith has always enjoyed the highest respect and esteem among all her neighbors and was endowed with the most endearing qualities, kind generous and charitable. Five children survive her; Mrs. Levi Ankeny, Mrs. Judge L.L. McArthur, Mrs. W.M. Molson, James B. and William G., all of whom lived close around her and ministered to her earthly comfort. The funeral will take place Thursday at noon from the old Nesmith house, and the remains will be interred alongside her husband, on the banks of Rickreal creek, where a handsome and costly monument has been erected by the family. A large concourse of the old friends who have known the deceased so long, will doubtless pay the last sad offices of respect to the deceased. -- CAPITAL JOURNAL. ----------------------- The Dalles Chronicle, which made its debut on the 15th, has been received. It is a bright, newsy paper, and will certainly meet the approval of the reading public. --OCHOCO REVIEW. ---------------------- $20 REWARD Will be paid for any information leading to the conviction of parties cutting the ropes or in any way interfering with the wires, poles or lamps of THE ELECTRIC LIGHT Co. H. Glenn, Manager. ---------------------------- LOCAL BREVITIES page 3 Mr. Henry Hudson of Dufur (Oregon) is in the city today. Mr. George Young, brother of Sidney Young, is in the city. The Chantauqua Club will meet at Mrs. E.M. Wilson's Tuesday evening next. When Two Strike's men were running away last night from the agency, they compelled old Red Cloud under threats of death, to accompany them. Referring to the attempt of Two Strike to capture the wagon train this morning, the correspondent says that several of the Indians were killed and many wounded. The ball given by the German Gesang Verein at Gymnasium hall last night was the most enjoyable affair of the kind that has taken place in The Dalles in years. The spacious and elegant hall was filled completely, and dancing was kept up until 3 o'clock this morning. The Germans can get more enjoyment and pleasure out of music and dancing than any other people, and they certainly enjoyed themselves last night to satiety. ANGLING PARTY Mrs. Geo Ruch gave an angling party to her daughter, Miss Nona, last night. Miss Nellie Michell and Mr. V. French carried off the head prizes and Miss Mabel Mack and Mr. M. Donnell, the booby. The young folks watched the old year out and the new year in, and after a very pleasant evening adjourned to their homes. Those present were the Misses Louisa and Nona Ruch, Grace Williams, Ettie Story, Iva Brooks, Grace Campbell, Nellie Michell, Mabel Mack and Messrs. Martin Donnell, Edward French, Truman Butler, Vivian French, Edward Pattersen, Frank French, Will Michell and Edward Lawler. Mr. J.H. Middleton of Hood River (Oregon) who has been at Boise City (Idaho) for several weeks, passed down on the passenger yesterday morning. --------------------------- NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Notice is hereby given that the taxes for Dalles City are now due and payable at my office for the next thirty days. After date (December 31st, 1890) they become delinquent. December 2d, 1890 J.S. Fish, City Treasurer ------------------------ FOR THE NEW CITY ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER. Paid Advertisement: It is now a moral certainty that very soon North Dalles is to receive another enterprise of greater importance to it than the one already started and our people must not be surprised if, at least, two manufactories are soon put underway. Mr. O.D. Taylor accompanied by a gentleman from Portland leave for the east on an extended trip, in a few days and on their return we shall expect to see lively times at North Dalles. Back of the proposition at North Dalles are men who are quietly working out the rapid development of the north side of the river. They are financially strong and able to put into practical operation improvements of very large magnitude. The next ninety days will change the appearance at North Dalles and our people will then know what we meant when we advised them to purchase something in this young city. --------------------------- DE-HORN YOUR CATTLE I am now prepared to DE-HORN CATTLE. No stubs left. For particulars, terms, etc., etc., address (stating number of cattle) S.E. LANDER, Bake Oven, OR. --------------------------- FINE FARM TO RENT The farm known as the "Moore Farm" situated on three Mile creek about two and one-half miles from The Dalles, will be leased for one or more years at a low rent to any responsible tenant. This farm has upon it a good dwelling house and necessary out buildings, about two acres of orchard, about three hundred acres under cultivation, a large position of the land will raise a good volunteer wheat crop in 1891 with ordinarily favorable weather. The farm is well watered. For terms and particulars enquire of Mrs. Sarah A. Moore at the office of Mays, Huntington & Wilson, The Dalles, OR. Sarah A Moore, Executrix. 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ for recently updated information regarding Wasco County. Links are at the bottom of the page. Historic The Dalles Days Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2002 The Dalles, Oregon