Pioneer settlers reflect on Wallowa county life and ties
The letter from MR and MRS WE KNAPP of Stanfield Oregon recalls moving to Wallowa county in 1887 and living there until 1913. They describe early towns Joseph Lostine and Enterprise, building the Z C M I store brick, and current dairy work near Stanfield with Holstein cattle and diverse crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanfield
Oregon
Wallowa
Joseph
Lostine
Enterprise
John Pace
Matt Wolverton
Willie Fisher
Pete Repplinger
Wallowa County
Harley Whitmore
Guy
Pendleton
Troy Laundry
Budd
Hoffnagle
Air
Goodman
D A Bridwell
Chieftain
Record Chieftain
MHS
KNAPP
Tribute to memory of early days in Stanfield
A longtime Wallowa County resident mails a heartfelt note praising Stanfield and Wallowa County, reflecting on neighbors, local schools, and a forthcoming McKay Creek dam project. The writer mentions family ties, town pride, and plans to attend the Home Coming edition printed March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallowa County
Wm. Knapp
Leap
Pete Repplinger
Prairie Creek
Gabriel
Loutine
John Prater
Lostine
Walter Colpitts
Stanfield Farm
Senator Stanfield
Stanfield
Parent-Teachers Association
McKay Creek
Stanheld
Best Wishes From End of the Trail Seaside Message
A Seaside Oregon reader sends warm greetings to the Record Chieftain and family. He praises the Pacific coast view and fondly wishes for Iowa and Wallowa County friends. He expresses hopes for a great year for the county and the Record Chieftain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside
Oregon
Record Chieftain
Pacific
Mountains of
Wallowa
Old Wallowa County
Home Valley Dream Brings Tender Childhood Memory
A nostalgic poem recalls a valley home with cedar pines, mountain snow caps, and river scents. The speaker longs for childhood fields, cherishes the embrace of home, and hopes to find all beloved things again in dreams.
Family Memoir of Foster Line Returns to Wallowa Roots
A 40 year Valley recollection from F L Foster recalls 1886 arrival in Wallowa county, purchase of Richardson ranches, and initial irrigation. He details lumber work in Lostine, move to Ashland, then Dunsmuir, life with Effie Goodman Foster, four children and later hydro plant ties. He invites friends to visit and notes the thriving Valley and large S F company repair shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunsmuir
California
Record Chieftain
Wallowa County
William
George Richardson
Lostine
Wallowa
Middle Valley
5 L Magill
Father
Enterprise
Ashland
Oregon
Tumber
George
David Hunter
Southern Pacific Rio Company
Mountain View
Mis
Effie Goodman
Foster
M W Goodman
Bernice
B A Coaber
Mill City
Winnifred
S F
Newport resident praises Oregon coast life and grandchildren ties
A letter from Ak Cannon of Newport Oregon extols the coast as the best place for aging people praising mild climate cheap living and a friendly population. He notes family in Clarkston Lewiston Joseph Portland and Salem and invites inquiries via A. L. or Dad Cannes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Oregon
Regerd Chieftain
Clarkana
Clarkston
Ash
Lewiston
Sand Greer
Joseph
Portland
Salem
Wethave
Séaso
A. L
Cannes
Ak Cannon
Fragmented Yakima Valley farming notes and trade details
A ragged record describes Yakima Valley farming mixed with dairy, fruit and crop notes. Mentions Mabton shipments, prunes, apples, grapes, alfalfa and corn, plus dairying and hogs, plus local associations and community references to church balls and clubs.
Flora roots and memories from Wallowa County
In June 1889 the writer filed a Flora homestead near the current Flora post office and kept a post office in their house for about twelve years. Now residing in North Bend, Coos County, they praise the climate, crops, and beauty, invite friends to visit for wild blackberry picking, and ask Wallowa County friends to write back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
Oregon
Gear
Wallowa County
Flora
Wallowa
Coos County
Hamblen Says Hello To All Old Friends
Frank Hamblen and his wife greet friends in Eugene Oregon sending best wishes for spring and a prosperous year. They express fond memories and wish to meet in person if possible. They extend congratulations to the Enterprise Record Chieftain editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamblen
Eugene
Oregon
Frank Hamblen
Enterprise Record Chieftain
Homecoming letter praises Wallowa County dairying and farms
The writer reports a Pacific Northwest Farm Trip through Idaho Oregon and Washington noting Wallowa county Oregon has superior soil and diverse resources for dairying poultry and hog production. He traveled over 3200 miles since February 1 and aims to boost regional agricultural development and dairying. He plans to visit Boise Spokane and northern Idaho and eastern Washington.
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Boise
Spokane
Pacific Northwest
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Wallowa County
Northwest
Highway plan urged to boost Wallowa county growth
J E Nesbly argues for completing a Lewiston to Spokane highway to connect northern Idaho and eastern Washington with Wallowa county. He cites benefits for Wal lofa, Extractor and surrounding towns, urging better access to Lake Wallowa and its tourism appeal to attract new residents from Palouse country and beyond. He notes visitors from Kendrick Idaho already plan annual trips and asks supporters to push for the highway as a regional boon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewhiton
Fay
Sitabiton
Chamber of Commoerce
Askedime Ito
Sheuter
Daily Spokesman‘Review
Spokane
Imate
Eanterm Washington
Newleton
Iwe
Wallowa County
Idaho
Washington
Palouse
America
Wallowa Lake
Kendrick
Walla Walla
Pendleton
la Grande
Lewiston
J. E. Nesbly
Memories of Valley Read Back 45 Years
A former Wallowa County resident recalls early settlement days near Mr H N Williams mill, still cherishing neighbors and home memories. She writes from Summerville Oregon to the Record Chieftain, expressing fondness for the paper and anticipation of the homecoming edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Summerville
Oregon
Record Chieftain
Wallowa County
H. N. Williams
Wallowa
Wallowa County Memories From Horace T. Mitchell
Horace T. Mitchell recalls Wallowa County’s early days from 43 years ago, describing rough trails and few bridges, a bounty on squirrel tails, and a community that has transformed into modern roads, farms, and bridges. He notes his family's moves from 24 years in the valley to Springfield via Ashland and the Willamette Valley, and mentions annual ex-residents picnics in Eugene.
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la Grande
Joseph
Tno
F. M. McCally
Wallowa
Ashland
Willamette Valley
Springfield
Wallowa County
Eugene
Horace T. Mitchell
Bud Fisher Brims With Rural Spirit From Idaho Letter
Bud Fisher writes from Nampa Idaho Route 6 praising Wallowa county people and describing farming life. He lists assets including Paradise land 480 acres, 18 cows, 30 tons hay and seeks milk machine. He hopes to sell land for $?? and live longer, reflecting strain and optimism.
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Nampa
Idaho
Wallowa County
Paradise
Ralls
Lloyd Place
Bud
Civic love echoes across American sands
A reflective verse notes patriotism and unity. The speaker emphasizes that belonging to the nation comes from individual responsibility and shared effort, framing citizenship as the core of national identity amid trials.
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A. D. Baseerd
Thia
Vallowa
Tha’ Ft Beyng Pecular
J A Fitzpatrick
F. L. Foster
Gregg
Lou Reader
Joseph Poley
Jimmie Reader
Raleigh Goodman
Yakima Belt
Frien
Oeucte
T Tt
Mabton
Paragua
Lowa
Matton, Waal
Hieftaim
Nediasd
itee-Wwalley
Wallowa Initia
Titonitez
Beattie
Bamplea
Luptle
North Road
Bud Fisher
Pease
Hildreth Thompson
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