The Dalles Chronicle June 1, 2003 HISTORY MYSTERY PHOTO (Text Only) John Lundell, Eldon Wagenblast and Jane Rolfe all knew our star attraction last week in the photo was Bessie, or "Old Bess", a Percheron that hauled freight for American Express for eight years, starting in 1916. Jane Rolfe of Grass Valley (Oregon) said her uncle, Fred Wegener, was the driver, and that Bessie, who was very popular with the citizens of The Dalles, was so proficient, she often made the right stops without being told. John Lundell said when foot trouble necessitated her reitrement, former Congressman Malcolm A. Moody bought her from the freight company and she retired to his comfortable farm, where she received the best of care. For inquiries regarding the photo, contact Rodger Nichols, 541-506-4603, Fax: 541-298-1365 or e-mail: rnichols@eaglenewspapers.com 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.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy 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 _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail