The Dalles Daily Chronicle Saturday, July 13, 1895 Front page BLOWN INTO PIECES Astoria, OR., July 12 – Word was received this evening that James Fish, a Clatskanine [Oregon] rancher, was killed Wednesday last, at his home by an Explosion of giant powder. Fish had a large quantity of powder on the Upper floor of his residence, and it is thought to have been moving it when The explosion occurred. The house was completely demolished on the second floor, And the unfortunate rancher was blown into fragments. INSTALLATION OF ODD FELLOWS The Odd Fellows held their installation ceremonies last night. Deputy Grand Master W.H. Moore, of Sherman county, came down to be with The Dalles Odd Fellows and install the officers. Following are the ones chosen and installed To manage the lodge work for the ensuing term: N.G., Paul K. Paulsen; V.G., Henry Bowen; Sec’y, Henry Clough; Treas., H.C. Nielsen; Warden, Mr. Fiege; Conductor, George Ruch; Inside Guard, Henry A. Bills; R.S. to N.G., O.D. Doane; L.S. to N.G., C.J. Crandall; R.S. to V.G., R.G. Closter; L.S. to V.G., Andrew Larsen; R.S.S., I.J. Norman. BRIEF MENTIONS page three Leaves From the Notebook of Chronicle Reporters The county court has appointed J.A. Gulliford of Dufuf [Oregon] guardian of the Estate and person of James Mc Gahan, who is no longer capable of attending to His own affairs. Frank Reynolds of Lyle [Washington] is lying at the Umatilla House quite sick. He has been confined to bed for several days, and requires the frequent Attendance of a physician. Mr. Bryant, one of the officers of the reform school, came up from Salem [Oregon] last night and took young Shontell, who recently escaped, back with him. McMurray, the other lad who escaped, is still at large, and no definite information is learned of his whereabouts. A number of Dalles people received invitations to the wedding of Miss Leah Jeffers to Mr. F.O. Baker, which took place at North Yakima [Washington], July 10th. Miss Jeffers was a student at St. Mary’s Academy in The Dalles Several years ago and is a graduate of that institution. J.M. Huntington is looking for the person who stole the bells from his cow. Somebody is evidently getting a set of chimes, as two have been taken in Three days. Buying cow bells by wholesale and building a new house are amusements which Mr. Huntington thinks are too expensive taken together. There is nothing new regarding the marshalship contest. When seen today Mr. Parrott said he had not fully decided what action would be taken regarding The matter. A contest is an expensive proceeding and he said he did not wish To undertake the expense unless sure of winning. Mr. A. Reese, a capitalist of Lawrence, Indiana, has completed arrangements For the constructing of a large flume from White river terminating at Victor. The flume is to be used for irrigating and milling purposes. The plant includes A flouring mill, saw mill and shingle mill. This enterprise will be of Incalculable benefit to the people of Victor {Oregon} and Juniper Flat. A Flouring mill will open a market for their wheat. With water for irrigation that Country will be a veritable garden spot. MISS FULLER’S INTERESTING FIND Miss Fay Fuller, who successfully made the ascent of Mount Adams with the Mazamas, describes an interesting find at the summit. It was the old box left There by the Oregon Alpine Club many years ago, and in it were found several Small cards bearing the names of the members of two parties who succeeded in Making the ascent 31 and 28 years ago, respectively. Miss Fuller copied the Names at summit. They are as Follows: William B. Stillwell, August 2, 1864; Thomas Condon, August 2, 1864; Charles C. Coe, August 6, 1867; Julia A. Johnson, The Dalles, August 6, 1867; W.C. Johnson, Oregon City, August 6, 1867; A.R. Booth, White Bluffs, August 6, 1867; Sam Brooks, The Dalles, August 6, 1867 (on the back of this card was written, “started up at 6:30; arrived at the top at 12 m. On returning arrived at camp at 4 p.m.”); Catherine Aubert, Hood River [Oregon] August 6, 1867; Johnson, guide, White Salmon [Washington], August 6, 1867. – OREGONIAN PERSONAL MENTION Mr. Ed M. Williams went to Portland this afternoon. Mrs. H.S. Wilson returned last night from Portland. Miss Michelbach has gone to Portland for a short visit. Professor Troy Shelly came up from Hood River on last night’s boat. Mrs. E.E. Lytle returned today from a short visit in Hood River. Mr. E. O. McCoy of Grants [Oregon] went down on the Regulator this morning. Mrs. Lydia Dunham was a passenger on the morning train for Portland. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Moore of Sherman county are in The Dalles today. Mrs. B.S. Huntington came home last night from a short visit in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Laughlin returned today from a week’s outing at Hood River. Mrs. John Burns of Petaluma, California is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Dufur. Miss Nan Cooper and Miss Florence Lewis have gone to be present at the Chautauqua meeting. Miss Sula Ruch left by the morning train to attend the Chautauqua meeting at Gladstone park. Mr. Charles Early, manager of the Oregon Lumber company’s business at Chenowith [Oregon], was in the city yesterday. Mr. W.A. Maxwell, editor of the Goldendale [Washington] Sentinel, was in The Dalles this morning. He has gone for a short visit to Troutdale [Oregon]. Mr. Henry Everding of Portland and Mr. W.C. Schmidt of San Francisco [California] are visiting their cousin, Mr. A. Everding of The Dalles cannery. Mr. A.J. Remington, a pioneer resident along the lower Columbia was in the city Last night. Remington’s wood yard is where the steamer DALLES CITY takes on wood. Ex-Governor Z.F. Moody returned this morning from a tour through the eastern States. Mr. Moody was a delegate to the convention of republican clubs at Cleveland, and after its session was over took an extended trip through the Eastern states. Mr. Walter J. Davenport of Colfax passed through The Dalles this morning on his Way to Southern California. He will go as far south as San Jose and possibly Visit Los Angeles. Mr. Davenport is a brother of R.G. Davenport, of THE CHRONICLE, and in former years was a resident of The Dalles. Mr. and Mrs. I.N. Sargent arrived home this morning from their extended trip In the Eastern states. While absent they visited their old home in Vermont and Stopped in Chicago, Boston, Washington and several of the great cities of the Country. They had a most enjoyable journey, but are glad to be home in The Dalles once more. ADVERTISED LETTERS page four Following is a list of letters remaining in the postoffice at The Dalles Uncalled for July 13, 1895. Person calling for the same will give date on Which they were advertised: Bunnell, A. Burr, Chas Clark, Has Conway, Miss Melissa Erickson, Matt Elliott, Miss Anna Farlow, Marion Howard, Tom Hunt, E.J. Hudson, J. Nat Jackman, Henry Johnston, James Johnston, Mrs. Jas McTamann, E.C. Davies, Miss D. McCabe, T.J. Stroud, Miss Ollie Smith, Miss Trixy Smith, Harry Thompson, R.S. Thompson, John Wintermier, C.A. J.A. Crossen, P.M. 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