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 meaning 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 issues. LOCAL BREVITIES Mr. G.J. Farley was at Hood River (Oregon) yesterday. Mr. James Covington of Trout Lake (Washington) is in the city. Miss Kate Bulger of Portland is visiting friends here. Mr. P.P. Underwood of Boyd (Oregon) is in the city on business. Mr. H.W. Nuckols came up from Portland this morning. Mr. J. Anderson will ship a double decked carload of sheep to John Parker at Victor (Oregon) to-night. Wood Bros. shipped a carload of cattle to Portland this morning. Miss Bettie Chappell, one of Goldendale's (Washington) most charming young ladies, is visiting Mrs. John Filloon and other friends here. Mr. Jacob Gulliford from Deschutes ridge is in the city and reports everything lovely in his neighborhood, the only thing lacking to make the farmers perfectly happy being a little more rain. Mr. J.M. Cummings editor of the Goldendale Courier, was married on the 28th ult to Miss Rose Brune. The Chronicle extends its best wishes to the brother and his bride. The old firm of Brooks & Beers is no more. Mr. Brooks retired from business with the year, and the firm will now consist of Messrs. Beers, R. Williams and L.E. Crowe who will continue the business. Mr. Troy Shelly, superintendent of public schools of Wasco county, gave us an enjoyable visit today. Mr. Shelly is a wide awake educator and one who leaves nothing undone to advance the interest in our public schools. D.D. Garrison has just returned from his ranch near Arlington (Oregon). He left all his furniture and household effects there some time since, but found the place pretty thoroughly cleaned out. About the only thing left was the bedstead. Professor Barrett of Baker City (Oregon), who has been visiting his brother Dr. Barrett at Hood River, came up on a freight train last night and left on the morning passenger for home. The professor is a former resident of The Dalles, and in conversation with the writer expressed surprise at the many changes in the city since he was here twelve years ago. Mr. Samuel L. Brooks received a unique New Year's present from his sister. It was the dress, waist and cap which he wore as a baby. The little garments made by his mother's hands, and are well preserved. When one looks at Mr. Brook's white hair and snowy beard, and then at the little garments one is tempted to moralize, but each must do so for himself. For our part we will say that they would not fit him now. 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