CLIFTON, Lester D., 83, a resident of The Dalles, died Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at the veterans' home. (Columbia Cremation and Burial). The Dalles Chronicle October 28, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Make your home warm and cozy this winter with tips from MSN House & Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx

DAVENPORT, Florence W., 92, a resident of The Dalles, died at a local care facility Monday, October 27, 2003. (Spencer Libby and Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle October 28, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger — learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize

CANTRALL, Everett J., age 75, a resident of Grass Valley [Oregon], died at a Portland hospital on Saturday, October 25, 2003. (Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle October 27, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com

PERCEY, Bradford William, 64, a resident of The Dalles, died Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at his home. (Columbia Cremation & Burial). The Dalles Chronicle October 29, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work — and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx

WOOD, Elizabeth, 86, Hermiston [Oregon], died at a Pendleton [Oregon] care facility on Sunday, October 19. (Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle October 20, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work — and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx

LARIE, Kathyleen D., 82, a former resident of Dufur [Oregon} died at a Portland care facility on Sunday, October 19. (Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle October 20, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

JAMES, Bradford A., 53, The Dalles, died at his home on Sunday, October 19, 2003. (Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle October 20, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com

PULLIAM, George W., 85, a resident of The Dalles, died at the local hospital Tuesday, October 16, 2003. (Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle October 17, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Worried about inbox overload? Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es

ALLEN, Earl Leo, 88,. a resident of Hood River [Oregon], died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at a Hood River hospital. (Columbia Cremation & Burial). The Dalles Chronicle October 9, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

RICHARDSON, Theodore James Sr., "Ted", 77, a resident of Goldendale [Washington], died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at his home. (Columbia Cremation & Burial). The Dalles Chronicle October 9, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Take advantage of our limited-time introductory offer for dial-up Internet access. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

DUTTON, Anna Marie, 89, a resident of The Dalles, died at her home on Friday, September 12, [2003]. {Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle September 14, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Enjoy a special introductory offer for dial-up Internet access — limited time only! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Maupin; Childers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/305 Message Board Post: Pioneer Passes Perry Maupin, one of the early settlers of Wasco county, died at 2 o’clock this morning at the hospital, general debility causing his demise. He was 72 years old. The remains were taken to Ashwood, Ore., where interment will be made. The deceased was born in Missouri and came to Oregon with this parents when a small boy. The father, Howard Maupin, who was well known to the old residents of this city, settled in the upper Trout Creek valley, which was then in Wasco county, but is now in Crook. During an Indian uprising in the sixties Howard Maupin, during one of the raids, shot Chief Paulina in a basin which is now known as Paulina basin. All of the other settlers had fled and after taking out his family the father, accompanied by his son, Perry, returned to protect his stock and it was during one of these skirmishes they had with the Indians that the elder man killed the chief, thereby ending the raid. The Dalles Weekly Chronicle Thursday July 3, 1913 Page 4

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McManemy and Wright Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/299.2.2.1 Message Board Post: Yes, I have contacted the Dufur Historical Society in fact I am now a member. They will keep in touch for those 2 names and just the other day they sent me an article about Wrights concerning the "Saw Mill men, Wright and McManemy. Thank you for reading and replying to my message. Betty from Arizona

The January 2004 issue of Tales & Trails newsletter has been installed on the website at http://community.gorge.net/Genealogy Columbia Gorge Genealogy Society is very proud of its new website. Check out our other links also. Any feedback please send to [email protected] 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Worried about inbox overload? Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files January 4, 2004 20 Years Ago, January 4, 1984 City attorney Bill Cloran of The Dalles has accepted a position with the Oregon State Attorney General’s office effective February 1. Cloran has been city attorney since February 1, 1980. He will be assigned to the trial division of the AG’s office. Jim Comini, who served as county commissioner before resigning in 1982, has filed As a Democratic candidate for the four year term, now held by Virgil Ellett, also a Democrat. Comini is the first candidate to file for either of the commissioner seats that Are up for election this year. The post now held by Republican Ray Matthew, who was Named to fill a position left vacant when Rick Cantrell resigned, will also be on the Ballot. On a 4-1 vote Tuesday, The Dalles City Council decided to seek a second preliminary Federal permit for construction of hydroelectric works in its watershed. Councilman Merritt Probstfield voted no, explaining that he favored the project, but did not wish To spend more engineering money until the power cost on the project became more Economical. 40 Years Ago, January 4, 1964 A head-on crash 12 miles east of Rufus [Oregon] on the Oregon Trail Highway early Friday claimed the lives of the drivers of both cars and a passenger in one car was brought to The Dalles General Hospital by Arlington [Oregon] ambulance. Dead in The crash were Michael Lawrence Alberg, 21, of Pasco, Washington, driver of the Eastbound car, and Paris Brooklyn Chase, 49, of Tillamook [Oregon], driver of the Westbound car. Newly elected officers will be ordained and installed in services Sunday at Gateway Presbyterian Church. New ruling elders are Duane Buchtel, L.W. Hoskins, Clarence Quick and Daniel Schierholz. The ruling elders, together with the pastor as moderator, Constitute the session, local governing body in the Presbyterian Church. Sherman’s Huskies, defending subdistrict champions, moved into first place with Heppner after the opening round of Greater Oregon League play last night. The Huskies rocked Grant Union of John Day [Oregon] 68-53. Big Ron Johnson paced The winners with 26 points. 60 Years Ago, January 4, 1944 Members of the local chapter of the Order of Rainbow gathered in regular session Tuesday evening, December 28 to confer the degree of order upon three candidates And initiated Beverly Adkisson, Shirley Douglas and Lois Doughty. Miss Suzanne Farrington, worthy adviser, presided at the session. Mrs. Dave Parmeter yesterday announced the sale of the Farmers Cash market, Second and Jefferson streets, to W.E. “Bill” Bowman, who came here recently from Los Angeles [California]. Mr. and Mrs. Parmeter purchased the store in 1938. 80 Years Ago, January 4, 1924 All city officers and committees were reappointed to serve in their various stations during 1924 by Mayor P.J. Stadelman at a meeting of the city council last night. The re- appointment of officers not elected by the people was confirmed by the council. The reappointments were as follows: Chief of police, Frank Heater; police commissioners, Earl Kurtz; city recorder, D.L. Cates; water superintendent, John I. Chambers; Treasurer, Mrs. C.M. Ellis; city attorney, Miss Celia Gavin; chief of the fire department, Harry Learned; assistant chief of the fire department, Arthur Spickerman; (both confirmed by the various volunteer fire companies); fire warden, George Brown; Assistant fire warden, L.L. Mohn; city health officer, Dr. Fred Thompson; auto park Superintendent, Harry H. Hall; traffic officer, J.H. Skelley; patrolmen, George Eaton And Clarence Dunsmore. 100 Years Ago, January 4, 1904 That “poor” fellow whose hand was so badly crippled and upon whom you bestowed Your charity New Year’s Day after all had little use for it as Marshal Wood took him In as a boarder at this hotel Saturday and today he is working on the streets for his board. Strange to say he uses his hand as well as any one now. It has straightened out remarkably, even the scars having disappeared. At 2:30 tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon a meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. D.M. French to perfect organization of a local W.C.T.U. All women interested in the work Are invited to be present. Dr. Thomas Nelson, doctor of optics, will be in The Dalles about the 12th of the month To locate permanently. Dr. Nelson, who is a graduate from the South Bend College of Optics in South Bend, Indiana has had years of experience, employes the latest methods And has the latest instruments for testing eyes. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger — learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/299.2.2 Message Board Post: Betty, Have you contacted the Dufur Historical Society [email protected] to inquire if they can assist you?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chaffee, Staggs, Stagg Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/304 Message Board Post: I am searching for the family of Nicholas Staggs (Stagg according to 1845 Oregon Trail document). He had a brother Silas. His wife was Adaline Chaffee and his children were: Sylvester, Sterling, Wallace, Ida, Simeon and Ida.(from the 1870 Census).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Klinger Gibons Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/303 Message Board Post: Has anyone worked on either the Klinger family or the Gibons family? Rupp Gibons came to the Dalles from the mid west in 1861. Louis Klinger arrived in Oregon earlier, had a camp on the Barlow Road (Klinger's Camp) and then farmed on 15 mile creek.

MORROW, Lynn G., 54, a resident of Dufur [Oregon], died in a Portland hospital Monday, November 10, 2003. (Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle November 11, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] 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 _________________________________________________________________ Enjoy a special introductory offer for dial-up Internet access — limited time only! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup