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/299.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi, Sorry, I don't have a Florence Ann, I have a Florence Rose. Our Parrish's are from Jefferson County, Illinois. Three brothers, Thomas, James and Bird, along with sister Florence. They mainly settled in the Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon area. Jane married a Farlow and they moved to Wasco County. James Wiley moved to Lincoln County. Bird moved to Yamhill County. In the next generation, John moved back and forth from Columbia County.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2ZB.2ACE/299.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Don: Good to hear from you again! How's the East? My Florence Ann Parrish was born in Lincolnshire England on March 13, 1875 to Albert Parrish and Julia Ann White. Florence married Johnnie Williams on Christmas Day 1895 in Gilliam County, Papersack. She passed away too young-died of typhoid fever on October 6, 1906. (Her husband died from it in August of 1905). I know there are lots of Parrish relatives out there-I haven't finalized the line yet! Are you looking for information on your Parrish's? Laura

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PARRISH-BANTA-HELM Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2ZB.2ACE/299.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Laura: Is it possible that your Florence Ann is same as Florence A b1909-Crook Co. with brother Laurence F b1907 whose parents were Charles W PARRISH & Myrtle E BANTA who md in Crook Co. 4-9-1906 per MB: A-243??? Don Houk [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2ZB.2ACE/299.1 Message Board Post: Hi Deborah: I have noticed so many of your postings that I had to write! It seems like you have Parrish's all around mine! My Parrish's were from Gilliam County. Do you have a Florence Ann Parrish in your line? Laura

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 Message Board Post: Hi, I have several families that lived in the area and might have info for you, or you might have info for me! Flinn/Flynn; Pechette/Pichet; Parrish; Farlow For most family memebers, I have death certificates, obits and photos of head stones. Let me know if I can help! Blessings, Deborah

History Mystery Photo November 16, 2003 [Text only] Apparently last week's puzzler, was more of a stumper than we thought. Helen Elsmore and Terray Harmon both recognized the event as a May Day celebration, with kids weaving a may pole. The actual caption on the picture says "Dalles Hospital recreation area 5th and Laughlin, 1890 W.O.W. May Day." Of course that leads us to the interesting question of what "W.O.W." stands for. Our first thought was "Woodmen of the World," a fraternal insurance order that used to operate a retirement home in what is now the restored Columbia Gorge Hotel, [Hood River] but that organization wasn't founded until June 6, 1890 in Omaha. And it's not the Workers of the World, which was known as the IWW for International Workers of the World and wasn't founded until 1905. Any ideas? If you have any suggestions, please contact Rodger Nichols, 541-506-4603; [email protected] or fax 541-298-1365. 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 _________________________________________________________________ Is there a gadget-lover on your gift list? MSN Shopping has lined up some good bets! http://shopping.msn.com

The Dalles Chronicle November 16, 2003 Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files Editor’s note: The Chronicle inadvertently ran the November 16 Looking Back column last week [November 2, 2003]. This is the column that should have appeared. 20 Years Ago, November 9, 1983 Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer today filed a complaint in Wasco County Circuit Court seeking a ruling on whether the city of Rajneeshpuram is legally a city and whether it can receive public money. Frohnmayer’s complaint, filed on behalf of the state of Oregon, alleges that the city, which was founded by followers of the Indian guru, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, violates state and federal constitutional provisions involving separation of church and state. 40 Years Ago, November 9, 1963 Some increases in the number of unemployment was noted in early November by the Oregon Employment Service office here serving four counties, said N.E. Swan, manager in his monthly report, but payrolls were slightly larger for John Day Dam than a month ago. Seasonal layoffs were noted. Now on the list of dam workers are 517 with a total for all dam and allied relocation projects about 1,500 men. The Dalles slushed its way through a heavily muddied Amotan Field (The Dalles) to its seventh Inter-mountain League victory, defeating Mac-Hi 32-6 and completing its season with a 7-2 second alone in second place. Senior quarterback John Altendorf passed for one touchdown, ran for another and was one of 14 seniors playing his last football game for the Indians (The Dalles High School). 60 Years Ago, November 9, 1943 The Dalles fire department again was call, at 8:10 last night to the ruins of the Kerr-Gifford flour mill fire on East Second Street, where another blaze might have endangered surrounding property, had it not been promptly brought under control, which required 45 minutes. The ruins continue to smolder today, with one fire hose ready for action on the premises at all times until the burning grain finally is extinguished. Carl Stiefel, Wasco County war finance chairman, will be the guest of honor at a testimonial to be held in Portland on Friday, November 19, according to word received from E.C. Sammons, state chairman. He will be featured participant in the statewide meeting of the Oregon War Finance committee Million Dollar club, the program to be broadcast over a statewide network at 8 o’clock that evening. 80 Years Ago, November 9, 1923 Cartons of toys and useful things, to alleviate the suffering of victims of the earthquake in Japan, are being prepared by school children of The Dalles for shipment on the S.S. Franconia, to the school children of Japan. The boxes are expected to arrive in Japan by New Year’s Day. Under the supervision of their teachers the pupils are busily packing the cartons with materials such as needles, scissors, brightly colored materials, crayon pencils and ribbons, which it is hoped will please the fancy of the children of Japan. Bids for construction of the Dufur-Tygh Valley (Oregon) grade section of The Dalles-California Highway will be opened by the state highway commission at Portland on November 26 according to an announcement made this morning by C.W. Wanzer, division engineer. The work will start shortly after the award of the contract. The section is 10 miles in length. Co9mpletion of construction on the Cow Canyon section is expected next week. 100 Years Ago, November 9, 1903 For fifteen years past the hearse owned by William Mitchell has done service in The Dalles, carrying the remains of loved ones to their last resting place. Mr. Mitchell recently disposed of it and in its place a fine new hearse, purchased by Ward and Robertson, will be used. It arrived yesterday morning and is a handsome thing, modern in every respect, the dull black trimmings and gray draperies setting off the glossy black to good effect. Special meetings which have been held at the Methodist church during the past three weeks closed last night and Reverend Williams, who has been assisting the pastor, returned to his home at Prosser [Washington] today. During the past week Reverend Williams has preached some splendid sermons and proven himself not only an able, but earnest worker. 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The Dalles Chronicle November 23, 2003 History Mystery Photo (Text Only) "A trio of aviation buffs picked up on last week's photos. Lafie Foster, Dan Sanders and Willis gholsten all knew that the top plane was a stunt plane piloted by Tex Rankin. He was a nationally-known celebrity in 1939 when his air circus visited The Dalles, having set several records, including a speed run from Canada to Mexico, and a stunt pilot as well. The United Airlines liner marked "Flagship", was part of Rankin's entourage. The event can be dated exactly, thanks to a souvenir kept in the same photo album in which the plane pictures were found. AIR CIRCUS, The Dalles Airport, The Dalles, Ore. August 8th, 1939." For questions regarding the photos, contact Rodger Nichols 541-506-4603; [email protected] or fax 541-298-1365. 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 _________________________________________________________________ Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment, video game reviews, and more here. http://special.msn.com/home/homeent.armx

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files November 23, 2003 20 Years Ago, November 23, 1983 A recall effort against Wasco County Sheriff Bob Brown ended Tuesday when a group circulating petitions for the recall failed to meet a 5 p.m. deadline for turning in the petitions to the county clerk’s office. Wasco County Clerk Sue Proffitt said she was notified at midafternoon on Tuesday by a spokesman for the Committee for Fair and Impartial Wasco County Government that the petitions would not be filed. Sealed bids on farm equipment sold by the Internal Revenue Service brought a total of $21,787.56, far below the $482,649 in estate taxes the IRS claims Al Stelzer owes. Included was a combine which sold for $5,000. There were vehicles and other farm equipment involved. 40 Years Ago, November 25, 1963 Note: The newspapers for November 23, 1963 were filled entirely with stories about the assassination of President John Kennedy. Item in Looking Back are taken from November 25, 1963 All three members of a Portland family was killed early Monday three miles west of Hood River (Oregon) on US 30 when the driver lost control and their westbound car skidded sideways in front of a truck. They were identified by the office of state police here as Rubie Lee Drake, the driver; William E. Drake, her husband; and Shirley Ann Drake, 14, their daughter. 60 Years Ago, November 23, 1943 A former livestock owner from Antelope (Oregon) today holds the distinguished flying cross, one of the top ranking army valor awards. He is S/Sgt. Robert E. McGreer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. McGreer and assistant radio operator of the Lib ship, “Sweet Adeline”, who received his award in connection with the record low level bombing attack which his Lib group made on the Rumanian oil fields at Ploesti. Walter R. Bailey, manager of the Columbia Fruit Growers, who a couple of weeks ago was seriously injured when a piece of hot metal flew into his left leg when a motor truck gasoline tank exploded at Rufus (Oregon), this morning for the first time returned to his desk in the warehouse at the foot of Madison street. His leg is still encased in a cast, but he is able to walk stiff-kneed, unassisted, except that he uses a cane. 80 Years Ago, November 23, 1923 Three million gallons of water a day can be pumped from the new city well without maximum pressure. Announcement to this effect was made today, following a test of the well by members of the water commission and, is beyond their greatest expectations. The well was drilled by George, Scott, a Portland contractor, at a cost of $2,400. He said last night that he believed that with maximum pressure the well would deliver 4,000,000 gallons of water every 24 hours. 100 Years Ago, November 23, 1903 Last Wednesday an overcoat and some other articles were stolen from the California restaurant and since that time Marshall Wood has been on the lookout for the culprit. Saturday afternoon he arrested one Ben D’Grout, who has been in the city since last September, and of late seemed to have no occupation. D’Grout admitted the theft and his case came up this afternoon. Our friend, J.T. Rorick, who has been ill for some time past, we learn is suffering with a genuine case of typhoid fever. We trust, however that J.T. will down the illness and come out on top. Tomorrow night the Wasco Tribe, I.O.R.M. [Improved Order of Red Men] will have a grand ball at the Baldwin opera house. With Birgfield’s orchestra furnishing the best of music and the effort which has been made to make this affair a success, a good time is assured all who attend. 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 _________________________________________________________________ Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment, video game reviews, and more here. http://special.msn.com/home/homeent.armx

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hendricson, Stuart/Stewart, Hensley, Cue, Charboneau Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/298 Message Board Post: Looking for any information concerning the family of my great-aunt, born Grace Della Hendricson, who died at The Dalles in 1930. Her first husband was Charles Stuart/Stewart, by whom she had at least one child, Eileen, born about 1901. Charles died in 1904. Grace then married Lee A. Hensley, by whom she had a son, Leon, who died at age 3. Both Lee A. Hensley and the little boy were buried at the IOOF Cemetery in The Dalles. After Mr. Hensley died, Grace married Oren Henry Cue. At the time Grace Cue died in 1930, her probate papers list only one child, Eileen Charboneau, living in Santa Barbara, California. I would welcome any information concerning this family. Please e-mail me at [email protected]

The Dalles Chronicle November 11, 2003 [Text Only] TDHS Class of ‘63 The Dalles High School’s Class of 1963 celebrated it 40th class reunion in August at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Front row: Mike Kennedy, Bob Rooper, Dennis Davis, Steve Huff, Jerry Commander, Bruce Doran, Garry Briggs, Jan Janik, Joe Ringo, John Greene, Greg Acker Second row: Stacy Goff, Marcy Re Phillips, John McLeod, Paul Klindt, Wanda Bryson Sparks, Mark Jensen, Leslie Clumpner Bindschadler, Loretta Hill Commander, Danielle Hendrickson Carson, Bill O’Gorman, John McKay, Sherri Dalbec Beck, Linda Wilson Fraser, DiAnna Anderson Wasson, Paul Kelvin Third row: Roger Fuller, Mike McNab, Rick McReynolds, Tom Bailey, Claudia Swingle Jeffers, Erik Lund, Jim McCall, Ron Beardsley, Dave Palmer, Mary Burslie Davis, Ken Fleck, Carolynn Wheeler Carr, Karen Meistrell Anderson, Diane Colcord, Nancy Kortge Black Fourth row: Duane Parks, Paul Kelly, Mike Legault, Steve Lawrence, Joe Lawrence, Kendall Yeagle Dittmar, Carol Carskadon Lewis, Paula Nelson Schaefer, Kay Halphide Griffith, Sandra Adams Dahlberg, Judy Brown Egger, Linda Wellington Zellman, Diana Ricks Weston, Cathy Cummins Wilson, Barbara Baker, Karen John Quinton, John Miller. Stairway: Russ Brown, Gloria Jolley Johnson, Lynn Harmon, Carl Compton, Paul Fulmer, Barbara Schunke Besend, Janet Meislahn Beatty, Nikki Wassen Mackan, Libby Haynes Stafford, Arlone Benson Stradley, Judy Sandvol Ringo, Susie Saunders Dalrymple, Jim Chapman, Pat Sutherland Kenslow, Mary Lou Griffith, Arnold Kloppenburg. 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 _________________________________________________________________ Great deals on high-speed Internet access as low as $26.95. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)

The Dalles Chronicle October 9, 2003 The Dalles Class of ‘48 [Text Only] The Dalles High School class of 1948 celebrated their 55th reunion September 20-21 with a banquet at Cousins’s [restaurant] and brunch at the Discovery Center, with 33 class members attending. The theme of the roll call was “the proudest moment of my life!”. Front row: Barbara Swick Donnelly, Carol Lutz Curtis, George Brune, Debbie Burges Mohr, Ralph Petersen, Larry Hughes Second row: Lillian Schott Armson, Annadale Emerson Rooper, Viola Hopkins Rohlinger, Velda Rust Alford, Pat Quirk Walter, Martha Medler Stelmacher, Elizabeth Lemke Harriman, Iva Kniesteadt Frantz, Martha Stapleton Stadelman, Maret Hendricks Maier Third row: Nevelle Bode Browning, Ed Sarsfield, Pat Beaudoin McReal, Wilford Walter, Kitty Reed Bunn, Norma Smith Patterson, Bob Haug, Phyllis Kincheloe Barbour, Don Martin, Lad Lash Fourth row: Dale Browning, Dick Owen, Marvin Zade, Charles Harriman, Jim Barnhouse, Bob Scherrer and Bob Smerrat. 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 _________________________________________________________________ Crave some Miles Davis or Grateful Dead? Your old favorites are always playing on MSN Radio Plus. Trial month free! http://join.msn.com/?page=offers/premiumradio

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files November 9, 2003 20 Years Ago, November 16, 1983 A five-alarm fire destroyed three businesses in the 1200 block of Kelly Avenue early today. There were no injuries. Lost in the fire were the Morrell Business Machines, 1207 Kelly Avenue; the Pirates Chest, a second hand store operated by the Wasco County Humane Society, next door to the north and a craft shop operated by Loretta Powell, located next door to the south. 40 Years Ago, November 16, 1963 In response to questions put to her by enforcement officers, as well as in her signed confession, Mary Lucile Karnes has told of efforts to start fires at various points in addition to the blaze that destroyed two business places Sunday on West Ninth Street. The fire early Sunday morning destroyed Ninth Street Supermarket and Sawyer’s Variety Store, with loss exceeding a quarter of a million dollars. John Shipley of Moro (Oregon) was elected president of the Sherman County Wheat Growers Association, affiliated with Oregon Wheat Growers League, at the annual meeting Friday night at which members heard reports and passed a number of resolutions. Sessions were held at the courthouse in the courtroom. Other officers named were Charles Burnett, vice president; and Tommy Thompson, secretary, both of Moro. Retiring president Hildred Zell of Wasco (Oregon) presided at the all day meeting. 60 Years Ago, November 16, 1943 William Ralph Bellinger, 28, said to be a drug addict, this morning was bound to the Wasco grand jury, in default of $3500 bail charged with robbery by force. Wylie Russ Hill, 18, a hitchhiker with him at the time, was held as a material witness in default of $1000 bail. Bellinger is charged with being the man, who, on Sunday morning entered Donnell’s drug store, and, placing his right hand in his pocket to simulate a gun, pointed it a M.Z. Donnell, proprietor, with a demand that he turn over all narcotics under the threat of death. The combined glee clubs and choruses of the junior-senior high schools will be presented in the annual Thanksgiving vespers service at the auditorium of The Dalles High School on the Sunday before Thanksgiving under the direction of Miss Myrtle Schmidt, head of the vocal music department. The choruses include 150 voices, both boys and girls. There will be no instrumental numbers this year because of the illness this fall of C. Robert White, head of instrumental music. 80 Years Ago, November 16, 1923 Negotiations have been completed whereby the United States forestry department will soon place on the market approximately two billion feet of virgin pine and fir timber, which lies in the forest reserve south of Friend (Oregon). This announcement, of such import to The Dalles and Wasco County, was made this morning by Congressman N.J. Sinnott upon returning from Portland where he and John G. Heimrich were engaged in a conference with United States District Forester George H. Cecil. 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 _________________________________________________________________ Compare high-speed Internet plans, starting at $26.95. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)

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The Dalles Daily Chronicle Saturday, July 6, 1895 Front page TWO MEN SUSPECTED OF THE SOUTHERN HOLD UP, BOTH HAVE HAD RECORDS Roseburg, OR., July 5, -- George K. Quine of Riddle (Oregon), who has been in pursuit of the robbers who looted the Oregon express in Cow Creek canyon Monday night, Last night arrested, about 10 miles above Canyonville (Oregon) and brought to Riddle and placed under charge of Deputy Sheriff Shambrook to men named Pool and John Case, alias McDorrell, under suspicion of robbing the train. Case, alias McDowell, was convicted here two years ago for burglary, and Returned from the penitentiary a short time since. Pool has served three times in the penitentiary. He was convicted in Idaho for Horse-stealing, and was aftereards brought here and tried for the murder of McNiel, Of Elk Creek (Oregon), this county. He was convicted of manslaughter and served Time in the penitentiary until the supreme court reversed the decision. The next grand Jury failed to find a true bill on account of the death of important witnesses. He was Again convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses, and served his time. The Third time he was sent up for cattle-stealing. A warrant is now in the hands of the Sheriff for Pool’s arrest for cattle-stealing. Three of the same family are under Indictment for the latter offense, one of whom is Albert Pool, who was brought >From Riddle and lodged in jail here last night. Pool and Case are first cousins. District Attorney G.M. Brown will proceed to Riddle today to hold the Preliminary examination. Mr. Brown prosecuted and convicted both Case and Pool Formerly. Two United States detectives arrived in Riddle on last night’s northbound Overland. A TRIBUTE TO MR. H.M. BEALL page two Mr. Eckels is quite well pleased with the work of the receivers whom he has Appointed in Oregon, especially with Mr. H.M. Beall, receiver of the Linn county National bank, at Albany (Oregon), who has worked hard in the interest of the Depositors. The controller states that this bank will undoubtedly pay every Depositor, at least 95 per cent on the dollar, which will be good news indeed to many An honest, hard working farmer in that section, who at the time of the failure would Have been quite willing to have sold his claim at one-half of its face value, and Probably was only prevented from so doing because there were no buyers – PORTLAND SUN.. Mr. Beall’s friends in The Dalles, and they include the whole population, will Be pleased to see his worth so publically recognized. Mr. Beall for many years was Cashier of the First National Bank in this city and is still considered a resident of The Dalles. His ability was well known before he accepted his present position and His high reputation will be increased by his record as receiver of the Linn county bank. BRIEF MENTION page three The judges for the bicycle parade were T.A. Hudson, E. Schanno and Ed Martin. Harry Esping was given the first prize of $10 for the best decorated wheel. A lady came rushing into the postoffice this morning, exclaiming as she did so, “I was afreaid the office would be shut.” The postmaster explained that under the present administration circus days did not come in the same category as Fourth of Julys. A number of bicyclists paraded the streets last night with their wheels as decorated for the fourth. They made a beautiful sight. All the wheels were decorated with lighted Chinese candles and made a pretty effect. Especially noticeable were the wheels of Harry Esping, Joe Bonn, Charlie Fritz, Will Nichols, J.E. Hartnett and Miss Florence Hilton. James Blakeney is in good humor today, having come out victorious in the Contest for marshal. He has made a good officer during the past year and we are sure Will serve the city well for another term. There was some hard work done for the Different candidates and Mayor Menefee will breathe easier now, not having to be Bothered by applications and friends who wanted to say a word in favor of different Candidates. The case of Lee Morehouse, charge with larceny, was tried before Justice Davis yesterday. G.W. Phelps appeared for the state and N.H. Gates for the Defendant. After hearing the testimony the justice bound the prisoner over to await The grand justy. Bonds were placed at $250. Constable Urquhart made a clever Capture in this case, having tracked the man he was hunting to Cascades (Oregon) and Caught him when he was about to take the boat to Portland. The baseball nine from Wamic (Oregon) were in The Dalles on the Fourth Expecting to play with the Hood River (Oregon) club. The acceptance of the latter clubs Challenge had been published in two issues of THE CHRONICLE and the captain of The Wamic club telephoned to Hood River concerning the game. The Wamic boys Understood, and said they were led to believe, that the Hood Rivers would come, and Are greatly disappointed at not seeing them. Under the circumstances the boys claim The championship of Wasco county, and are ready any day to defend the claim. The Following players make up the nine: Clyde Bonney, c; Frank Roberts, p; W. Hunt, 1b; J. Davidson, 2b; W.H. McAtee, 3b; J. Kennedy, ss; D. Miller, rf; B. Roberts, cf; D. McGraves, lf; John McAtee, sub. One of the victims of the Silver Lake horror passed through The Dalles today. She is a young girl 14 or 15 years old and her face is fearfully burned, the nose being Almost gone and the lips and cheek dreadfully scarred. The father accompanied her And they tell a most pitiful story. The mother and several of the family perished on that Dreadful night, one of the boys losing his life in trying to save his mother. It is hard to Realize till brought in contact with evidence of it what a terrible thing that catastrophe was. COUNCIL MEETING LAST NIGHT At the adjoined meeting of the council last night there were present Mayor Menefee and all the councilmen except Mr. Johns. The first business of the meeting Was the appointment of the following committee: Judiciary – A.R. Thompson, S.S. Johns, R.E. Saltmarshe Finance – R.B. Hood, L.E. Crowe, M.T. Nolan Streets and public property – S.S. Johns, M.T. Nolan, T.F. Wood Fire and water – R. E. Saltmarshe, R.B. Hood, George J. Ross Health and police – G.C. Eshelman, T.F. Wood, L.E. Crowe Ordinances relating to the reduction in the recorder’s salary and making the Marshal perform the duties of street commissioner were passed. The annual and Monthly reports of the recorder were read and placed on file. The report of the Marshal, showing the number of arrests made during the month, was read. The room was crowded with people awaiting the appointment of marshal and When Mayor Menefee announced that the next order of business the spectators were Very attentive. W.H. Butts was the first name offered to the council. A motion was Made and carried that the vote be by ballot. Mr. Nolan moved that the appointment be Confirmed. Mr. Crowe seconded the motion and the council took a vote, resulting as Follows: ayes 3, nays 3, blank 2. The second ballot showed yeas 3, nays 5, and so the Council refused to confirm. The mayor then appointed John Parrott and a motion to Confirm was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Hood. The vote stood Ayes 3, nays 5. The council refusing to confirm, the mayor suggested the name of the Present incumbent, J.H. Blakeney. The vote stood ayes 5, nays 3. The mayor then Declared Mr. Blakeney marshal for the ensuing term. The claim of Mr. Burget for additional compensation for work done in connection With the city bonds, was referred to the finance committee. The matter of suppressing the gambling generally found at the circus grounds was Discussed pro and con and finally left with the marshal, who announced he had made Preparations to take care of the trouble. This finished the business before the council and on motion it adjourned. The next Regular meeting occurs August 3d. PERSONAL MENTION Mr. Frank Fulton is in the city attending the circus. Captian H.E. Coe of Hood River was in town today. Mr. W.J. White, a druggist of Goldendale (Washington), is in the city. Mrs. A.H. Jewett of White Salmon (Washington) was in the city last night. Mr. R. C. Wallis, the merchant of Rufus (Oregon), was in the city yesterday. Mr. George N. Crossfield and wife of Murray Springs are in The Dalles. Miss M. Catherine Lansing, of Forest Grove (Oregon) is visiting Mrs. I.H. Hazel. Mr. John Fulton, of Sherman county (Oregon), is a visitor to town today. Miss Lela Driver of Wamic is visiting the family of her uncle, Sheriff Driver in The Dalles. Mr. Frank Menefee, accompanied by his little boy, took the afternoon train for Portland. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Peters returned home last night from spending the Fourth In Portland. Miss Annette Michell, who has been spending a week or more in Portland, returned last Night on the Register. Miss Etta Story came hojme last night from an extended visit in Portland with her Friend, Miss Shulthis. Miss Nell Michell of Columbus (Washington), who has been attending the normal School at Ellensburg (Washington), is visiting friends in The Dalles. Judge A.L. Miller and family of Vancouver (Washington), returned home this morning After a visit in The Dalles with the judge’s father, Mr. George W. Miller. Mr. George W. Stapleton, a prominent lawyer of Vancouver, was in The Dalles this Morning on his way home from Goldendale, where he delivered the Fourth of July Oration. Mr. S.F. Blythe, the editor of that bright paper, the HOOD RIVER GLACIER, is in The Dalles today. Mr. Blythe is much pleased over the prospects which Hood River (Oregon) has for the future. George McNulty, the oldest son of Captain McNulty, is lying very sick at his home In this city. The young man has been delicate for sometime and was brought to The Dalles from Mosier (Oregon). He had a severe hemorrhage several days ago, which Has left him in a weakened condition. Following is the list of letters remaining in the postoffice at The Dalles uncalled for July 6, 1895. Persons calling for the same will give date on which they were Advertised: Baxter, JW [2] Buck, JW Frisman, Mrs. E Foster, Chas Fournelt, Peter Gordon, Edgar Hall, AW Jones, ZK Knechit, Mrs Ketgel, Mine Lenton, Thos Moore, NA Morrison, TJ Montelius, Walter [2] Perkins, Miss Cora Price, Jacob Smith, Miss Trixie [2] Willis, HC [signed] J.A. Crossen, P.M. [post master] MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL REPORT page four To The Editor: Following is the report of the Mountain Home school district, No. 27, Wasco County, beginning June 3d and ending June 28th: Number of pupils enrolled: 26; number of days present: 368; number of days Absence: 32; number of days tardy, 12; number neither absent nor tardy 11 – Gertrude Abnet, Edith Abnet, Anderson Dufur, Lucy Godfrey, Frank Godfrey, Earl Nolin, Sarah Palmer, John Palmer, Alfred Palmer, Willie Thompson and Tillie Abnet. Those receiving 100 for excellent behavior are Edith Abnet, Andrew Dufur, Lucy Godfrey, Frank Godfrey, Wilbert Nolin, Earl Nolin, Una Painter, Sarah Palmer, Alfred Palmer, Olive Rouse, Guy Rouse, Dennis Stiles, Willie Thompson, Floyd Vanderpool and Tillie Abnet. [signed] Annie B. Thompson, Teacher ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has, by an order of the County Court Of the State of Oregon for Wasco county, duly made and entered, been appointed Administrator of the estate of Silas Prather, deceased. All personas having claims against Said estate are notified to present the same to me, with the proper vouchers therefore, at The office of Huntington & Wilson, The Dalles, Oregon, within six months from the date Hereof. Dated April 25, 1895 J.M. Huntington, Administrator m1-5t ASSIGNEE’S NOTICE Notice is hereby given that J.W. Moore and H.E. Moore have assigned to me all Of their and each of their property, real and personal, for the benefit of all their, and their creditors, in proportion to the amount of the respective claims of such creditors. All persons having claims against said assignors, or either of them, are hereby notified to present their claims, under oath, to me at the office of Huntington & Wilson, The Dalles, Oregon, or at my residence near Nansene, Oregon, within three months from the date Of this notice. The Dalles, Oregon May 2, 1895 [signed] Polk Butler, Assignee w7t END 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." 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Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society Annual Membership Drive Membership in the Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society is $15 for individual/family. Our calendar year is January 1 to December 31 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Member benefits include: Free Queries Our membership includes Wasco, Hood River and Sherman counties in Oregon and Skamania, and Klickitat counties in Washington. Quarterly Tales & Trails Newsletter Bi-weekly CGGS E-zine with information gleaned from various sources. Surname List compiled by CGGS. We would like to add your information to our archives. The surname list is compiled by Surname, Date, Place of Birth and Death of ancestors done on a pedigree chart. When submitting your pedigree chart, there needs to be a year(s) and an area (county and state) associated with the surname. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Our meetings are the 2nd Saturday each month [except July and August] at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, Oregon. Officer’s Meeting are 11:00 a.m. in the downstairs classroom. Special needs accessibility is available in the Discovery Center. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting. A No-Host lunch is offered in the Basalt Café in the Discovery Center from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The General Meeting is in the downstairs classroom from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A very short general meeting is held and then our guest speakers are introduced. A $1.00 donation is asked from attendees to cover the rental of the room. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Please include your name, mailing address, city/state/zip and e-mail address. Please send your check to: Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society 722 Court Street The Dalles, OR 97058 Thank you _________________________________________________________________ MSN Shopping upgraded for the holidays! Snappier product search... http://shopping.msn.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: OSTRANDER, LATHROP Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/294.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for this information. I have not seen the Gorge Discovery site before. It's wonderful! I looked at every single photo in its archives. I have the Genealogical Society web site already. Guess I will l have to join them. There is some great work going on in the Gorge.

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/294.2 Message Board Post: Hi, Visit the following site. There are several links listed, one of which is for the Research Library at the Discovery Center. http://www.gorgediscovery.org/collections.htm The other link I have for the CGGS is http://familyhistory.com/societyhall/viewmember.asp?societyid=39

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The Dalles Daily Chronicle Friday, July 5, 1895 THE COMPETIVE DRILL While the hose teams were getting ready for the contest the competitive drill was going on in the elegant new armory. The large hall makes a splendid drilling place, and it is very fortunate that it was done in time for yesterday. Company A of Wasco and Company G of The Dalles were the contestants, and a great interest was taken during the entire drill. Company G was the first to drill, and went through the evolutions in good time and form. They set a high standard for the Wasco boys, and many thought that Company A would not rise to the occasion, but it did. The visitors went into the competition determined to give The Dalles boys a close rub, and when their part was over the opinion of the audience was divided as to who had won. The judges decided that Company A was entitled to the medal, having a percentage of 90, while Company G had 87. Gus Bartel of G Company received the prize for the best drilled militiaman. The competitive drill was one of the best features of the day. THE FIREWORKS AND BICYCLE PARADE A large crowd gathered in the public school yard just before dusk to witness the fireworks. The orchestra band was present and played during the interval between the fireworks. The rockets, Roman candles and different varieties of shooting stars were sent off from the high bluff by the old reservoir and were easily visible from all parts of town. The display was very satisfactory and served to please the audience. Through some accident a box of Roman candles were set a fire and the whole number went off almost together with a very brilliant effect. Instead of marring the program it added to it and many thought it was part of the play. The bicycle parade took place during the pyrotechnic display, and was one of the prettiest portions of the whole celebration. A large number of wheels, gaily decorated with Chinese lanterns, paraded through the streets. All of the designs were very tasty, and some of unusual cleverness. Through some misadventure there were no judges selected to award the prizes, and consequently the official announcement of whose was the best cannot be made. The parade was much appreciated by all who witnessed it. THE BALL AT THE OPERA HOUSE. The Fourth of July exercise closed with the grand ball of the Jackson Engine company. The large floor was covered with dancers while many spectators occupied seats. The music was the very finest and the floor in good condition. The ball lasted till 3 a.m. and with its close ended the celebration of ’95, which can be called successful at every point. NOTES OF THE DAY page four The judges in the hose contest were W.L. Bradshaw, L.E. Crowe and Thomas Haslam. Messrs. John S. Schenck, J.P. McInerny and T.A. Ward acted as timekeepers. Tom Driver was the starter, as being a county official he was supposed to know how to fire a pistol. The Orchestra band cannot be praised too highly for their part in the day’s celebration. They played nearly the whole time: in the morning in the parade, in the afternoon at the hose contest, in the evening at the fireworks and afterwards for the dance. They worked harder than almost anybody and added vastly to the success of the day. The celebration could not have got on very well without them. Not only did they play often but well and the strangers who were in town yesterday, can go away feeling they had heard the best music that could have been obtained. Success to the orchestra! It was a lamentable oversight that no judges were provided for the bicycle parade. Many of the cyclers had gone to great pains and expense to decorate their wheels, and feel as if their work was in vain. It was not a case of “love’s labor lost,” however, for the different designs were much admired by the spectators. Miss Edna Glenn was a pretty goddess of Liberty and the little girls representing the different states made a pleasing picture. The liberty car is always the center of interest in the parade. F. Jacobsen was on hand with a competitive piano exhibit. Our business houses were gaily decorated and Second street was a sea of bunting from one end to the other. Flags floated from all the flagstaffs and the city had a holiday appearance. In the matter of Fourth of July celebration or anything else The Dalles is all right. END OF ARTICLE 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 _________________________________________________________________ Want to check if your PC is virus-infected? Get a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963