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. The Dalles Daily Chronicle, Tuesday, January 6, 1891 Page Three. LOCAL BREVITIES Mr. Varney reports strawberries in blossom, a sufficient evidence of Oregon's equable climate. Mr. F.H. Stanton and Mr. Ax Rahm of Hood River (Oregon) were in the city yesterday. Honorable Henry Blackman of Heppner (Oregon) arrived here last night and left by this morning's passenger for Portland. Mr. Blackman is one of the few democrats in the state senate, and having no political axes to grind will no doubt prove a valuable member, as he is bright, quick to catch a point, and energetic in backing up anything he undertakes. Some wretch with no fear of the law, and no regard for the rights of others, last night helped himself to a set of single buggy harness belonging to Mr. Jud Fish. The thief emptied a sack filled with pitch kindling wood, and evidently used the sack to carry off the harness in. The same fellow probably stole two collars from a teamster at Books & Beers, and got away with a whip from someone else. From indications the fellow will have a horse before long, so it is well enough to lock the stable doors now. The west bound Fast Mail distinguished itself this morning by giving birth to a bouncing girl baby, or rather a woman on the Fast Mail do so. Conductor Coleman was in charge of the train and received an intimation of what was about to happen after the train left Umatilla (Oregon). A physician on the train was summoned, several kind ladies volunteered their services and the young lady was ushered into the world as the train rushed along the bank of the Columbia (river) at the rate of twenty-five miles an hour. We suggest that according to the eternal fitness of things she should be named Columbia. Thus again is the wonderful productiveness of Oregon exemplified, and the climate given another boom. Misfortunes never come singly, but they seem to have come with unusual severity on Mr. Fred Rawlins formerly train dispatcher here. Just after his resignation, his wife dislocated her ankle, and all three of his bright little children were taken down with scarlet fever. Kitty died, and, owing to the contagious nature of the disease was followed to the cemetery by her bereaved parents alone. Zaida and Mellis rallied and were thought out of danger, but this morning the sad news reached us that Mellis, the little boy, is dead. Mr. and Mrs. Rawlins have a host of friends here who sympathize deeply with them in their bereavement. 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 Historic The Dalles Days Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2002. The Dalles, Oregon