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, Saturday, January 17, 1891, Front page. The masquerade last night was a success financially and otherwise of which Jackson Engine Company, may justly feel proud. There were thirty-six maskers, and the hall was filled to its utmost capacity with spectators. There were several elegant costumes but as we cannot mention each as being the most beautiful, we are compelled to forego the pleasure of mentioning any except the prize winners. We know The Dalles and know when we are well off. Mrs. Richard Barker, as a Spanish girl, took first prize, a plush work case; Mrs. Mat Blazen, as nurse girl, securing the second, plush collar and cuff box; Julius Fisher, as a marine, took first gentleman's prize, a gold headed cane, and Julius Wiley as North Dalles tramp, a fine bronze table gong. Everybody was well pleased with the evenings entertainment, and we are glad indeed to note the fact. LOCAL BREVITIES page three Mr. Richard Barker of Nansene (Oregon) is in the city, he informs us that but little rain has fallen in that neighborhood, not enough to make plowing possible. The many friends of Mrs. Lulu D. Sampson will be pleased to learn that she has been appointed clerk of the senate committee of commerce. There was a pleasant social gathering of young folks at Mr. Wentz's residence Thursday night on the occasion of Miss Lena's birthday. The feature of the evening which afforded lots of amusement, was the "blind auction". A LEADER (newspaper) reporter visited The Dalles CHRONICLE office Monday evening and found the best equipped office east of the mountains. Cradlebaugh is making a success of the new paper. (Klickitat Leader). Mr. H.A. Moss at one time resident agent of the O.R.& N. Company, at Portland and now manager for a large company at Coos bay (Oregon), is in the city. Mr. Moss came over to be present at the marriage of Miss Nellie Lusher, his wife's sister. MARRIED At the residence of the brides parents in this city, January 17th, Miss Nellie Lusher, daughter of Mrs. Rudolph Lusher of this city to Mr. George St. John of Tacoma (Washington). The bride is a native of The Dalles and one of its most charming young ladies. Mr. St. John carrying away one of our brightest girls, brings to mind forcibly those lines of Hood's: "Were there no beauteous dames at home And no true lovers here, That he should come so far to win The dearest of the dear." We join a host of friends in wishing the young couple unbounded prosperity and a long and happy life. They left for their future home, Tacoma this morning. WE THANK YOU The Dalles, January 16, 1891 At a regular meeting of the W.C.T.U. the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That this Union present a vote of thanks to the Dramatic Club for their gift of one hundred dollars, the proceeds of the drama, "A Celebrated Case". The gift has come in a time of need, the Union being in debt for literature, wood and light. They also desire to thank the public who so generously responded to the call to help the reading room. Mrs. S. French, Secretary REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION The Dalles Land and Improvement Company to R.E.L. Simmons, lot one in block seventeen, of Thompson's addition to Dalles City. BORN In this city Friday, January 16, 1891, to the wife of Dr. J.G. Boyd, a daughter. Charles Haight over hauled his ice chart recently the same not having been in use since last fall, and the present weather indicating the approach of spring. He discovered that a rat had somehow got shut up in the box presumably three months ago. When the box was opened the rat was found not only alive but actually fat. The rat had devoured all the lining of the safe, and if given a few more weeks would have eaten it up entirely, thus surrounding his surroundings. It is a pity he was disturbed for we verily believe that he would have "eaten himself out of house and home". 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/ for recently updated information regarding Wasco County. Links are at the bottom of page. "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant". Robert Louis Stevenson