The Dalles Weekly Chronicle Thursday, January 1, 1925 Front Page NEW JUSTICE TAKES OFFICE JANUARY 2 Henry Meredith to succeed J.W. Allen as Lower Court Office (Daily of December 31, 1924) J.W. Allen, for the last two years justice of the peace in The Dalles, will relinquish his office on January 2 to Henry Meredith, justice-elect at the last general election. Justice Allen will remain in the law practice here. He was defeated as a candidate for the office of district attorney, being the republican opponent of Francis V. Galloway, incumbent. The new justice of the peace will take office room with Mr. Allen. Mr. Meredith has posted bond with the county clerk and will take his oath of office next Friday morning. C.M. Zell, successful republican candidate against C.N. Burget for the office of county coroner, which office Burget had held for more than 20 years, will also take office Friday. E.E. Maynard, constable in The Dalles district, is expected to post his bond and take oath on the same date. These are the only administrative changes here as a result of the recent election. BAILEY’S DEATH ACCIDENT, VERDICT Coroner’s Inquest Held Over Body of Deceased Lineman No responsibility was fixed by a coroner’s jury last night when an inquest was held over the body of Fred Bailey, Pacific Power & Light company employe [sic] who was instantly killed recently when he came in contact with a 2300-volt wire on Union street. The verdict returned to Coroner C.N. Burget was “accidental death”. No trace of relatives of the deceased has been found through tracers sent to the war department. Bailey was an ex-service man and an overseas veteran. Those who were on the coroner’s jury were as follows: Dale Crouch, M. Glavey, W.A. Hunter, Jack Bolton, R.T. Yates and William Vogt. COURTHOUSE BLOTTER page three FILED-Chattel mortgage: Farlow Brothers to Wasco County bank, $10,500 on 261 head of cattle and 620 sheep. FILED-Mortgage: W.C. Lucord, et ux, to the First National bank, $1250 of 160 acres in section 5, township 4, south of range 14 east. FILED-Agreement: Lucinda Jane Milstead to W.C. Lucore, an agreement to sell 160 acres of land in section 5, township 4, south of range 14 east for $1500. FILED-Warranty deed: Elizabeth Vanderslice et al, to Albert Scherrer, lot 7, Cliffs; consideration approximately $500. FILED-Certified copy of order in the matter of the estate of Gottfried Drexel, deceased, appointing Mabel Hood as administratrix. FILED-Mortgage: Tom I. Imada to J.A. Harbke, $1740 on lot J, block 21, D.M.R. and household effects. FILED-Warranty deed: B.H. Neabeck, et ux, to Josephine Berryman, the west half of lot 11 and the east 14 œ feet of lot 12 in block 3, Tackman’s addition; consideration approximately $1500. FILED-Warranty deed: Josephine Berryman to B.H. Neabeck, property as described above; consideration approximately $1500. LOOKING BACK (From The Chronicle December 26, 1899) Mrs. E.M. Wilson has kindly offered the use of her parlors for the reception of the Glee club members from the University of Oregon following their concert this evening. Being near the opera house, Mrs. Wilson’s home will be an ideal place for the function. So quietly did J.C. Baldwin pass away at his home Saturday night that even those who watched by him were not aware for a moment that he ceased breathing. Mr. Baldwin had not been a strong man for many years and about 10 days ago he was taken ill with neuralgia. To Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin were born five children, Frank, Edward, Martha, Lily and Wallace, but only Edward and Martha survive with Mrs. Baldwin. The funeral took place this afternoon with Reverend D.V. Poling of the Congregational church officiating. The city received a very acceptable gift yesterday when the chemical fire engine arrived at the depot. It is probable that it will not be unpacked until Mr. Long from whom it was purchased arrives to test it. “Gypsy” J.H. Crossen’s dog, is very proud of her various families and always manages to display them to the admiring gaze of passers-by. Today, she is domiciled in the Blakeley and Houghton window with six of the cutest pups imaginable. She is putting on a lot of “dog” and is getting much admiration. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO (From The Chronicle December 26, 1909) A quiet wedding took place at the United Brethren parsonage last evening when Joseph M. Remington and Miss May Case were married. Reverend H.F. White officiating. The couple are from Wrentham [Oregon] and will make their home there. Charles F. Robinson and Miss Mabel Carlson were married this afternoon, Reverend B.A. Warren officiating. C.L. Phillips returned today from Portland where he exhibited some of his chickens. He brought back five ribbons earned by the birds. Edward Seufert who has been attending school in Portland arrived home today to spend his vacation with relatives. He is a student at Holmes business college. John Hampshire, now a resident of Tacoma [Washington] arrived in The Dalles yesterday to make a short visit. Harry Anderson, student at the University of Washington is in The Dalles to visit his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Anderson. (From The Chronicle of December 27, 1899) Dr. Belle Rinehart, who has been in New York attending clinics and taking a course in surgery, arrived home this afternoon. She sent no word to the exact date of her return and so surprised her friends. Dr. C. Gertrude French arrived from Portland today to spend a few days with relatives here. Earl Sanders is among the students who are here from the University of Oregon to spend the holidays with relatives. Dr. Ray Logan of Portland spent Christmas day with relatives here. Born in this city December 23, to Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Wells, a daughter. James Cooper and Sayre Rinehart left Sunday morning for the Willamette valley where they will visit for a time. Arthur Stubling, student at the University of Oregon, is in The Dalles to visit relatives over the vacation period. Dr. Harry Littlefield who spent last week at the home of Judge Bradshaw, returned to Portland yesterday. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO (From The Chronicle of December 27, 1909) At the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Harper, at high noon on Christmas day, Miss Elfreda Harper became the bride of Charles Alexander, Reverend Herbert White officiating. The ring ceremony was used. Ray Harper of this city was best man and Miss Letty Carson of Dufur [Oregon] was maid of honor. About 30 relatives and friends were present for the marriage and the dinner following. The newly married couple left for Portland where they will spend a few days. They will make their home in this city. Found guilty of robbing Mrs. W.C. Kortge of a purse containing $12, Miduel Vera was bound over to await the sitting of the grand jury by Justice J.A. Douthit this morning. The prisoner was unable to furnish bail to the amount of $100 so was lodged in jail. Mr.and Mrs. E.C. Price celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary Christmas day with a dinner at the Hotel Shipherd. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Crandall, Mrs. W.H. Groat, Stephen Price and Carlton Groat, and the host and hostess. (From The Chronicle, December 29, 1899) Just after the new chemical fire engine had been tested this afternoon, the fire bell sounded an alarm and a flue in McInerny’s brick building was discovered to be burning. The fire was soon put out with no particular damage. An accident occurred at the same time when C.A. Border’s horse seemed to object to the new engine getting all the attention. The horse started out for water and dragged the cart after him. He ran into a young man on Second street and ran over a Jap on First street but did not injure either. Finally, he made a dead stop at the undertakers on Fourth street. He was little the worse for the experience. 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 The Dalles Chronicle http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/ http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program