DISTRICT MEETING
United Artisans Meet in The Dalles and Initiate Large Class of Candidates

Delegates Were Here From Dufur, Hood River, Mosier and White Salmon (WA.)

--Supreme Master Hudson Makes Address.
One hundred and fifty United Artisans and a host of invited guests congregated in the I.O.O.F. hall Saturday evening for a district meeting
and to celebrate the thirteenth anniversary of the local assembly.

During the evening twenty-two new candidates from The Dalles and several adjoining towns were initiated into the mysteries of Artisanship. Large delegations were present from Hood River, Dufur, Mosier and White Salmon.

Hon. N. Whealdon, who was one of the organizers who met in Portland thirteen years ago to draw up the constitution of the order and who figured prominently in placing the order on its feet, was chairman of the meeting. H. S. Hudson of Portland, Supreme Master Artisan, addressed the assemblage, speaking of the progress of the order from its inception
until today when it stands as one of the strongest fraternal orders in the state.

Mr. Whealdon also spoke for the good of the order, and as he is one of the charter members of the local assembly, he told some interesting
anecdotes connected with the growth of the lodge from a mere handful to a membership of more than 200. Later in the evening C. Chamberlain master artisan of the Mosier lodge, Mrs. Ella Watt, of Salem, who organized local assembly, and Mr. Hendrix, of Hood River gave short talks.

After the initiatory rites the company were invited to the dining hall where good things to eat literally loaded the tables. During the supper
toasts which added zest to the entertainment, were given by various Artisans.

[Note: typist has never heard of United Artisans and does not know if it is in existence today. Not many local names associated with article but
I thought it might be another source to research.]

ADVANCE IN CIGARS
Local Dealers are Notified that Imported Brands Increase at Least Ten Per Cent

Leading Dealers will not Raise ( ) Popular and Established Sellers – Will Meet Smaller Profit in Some Other Way – No More Six for a Quarter
Cigars

Most of the local cigar dealers are worrying for fear the profit in the sale of certain brands of cigars will be eliminated in the near future if prices continue to soar upwards as they have for the past few months.

Local dealers state that the prices have raised on nearly all brands, but on some more than on others.

In spite of the advance on imported goods, The Dalles dealers will not raise prices on cigars. “We could not very well raise on those old-time
brands at two for a quarter” said J. E. Falt this morning. “If we were to charge a customer 30 cents for cigars he has for years been
accustomed to buy for 25 cents he would get mad and we would lose his patronage. We must be ready to meet the advance in price in some other way. It is most likely that the six for a quarter cigar proposition will have to be discontinued.”

The Dalles Daily Chronicle
January 10, 1920

TWO LOCAL MEN BUY HOTEL ALBERT
Unsightly Fire Wreck To Be Converted Into Modern Building

The Albert hotel property has been purchased by Mayor P. J. Stadelman and Henry L. Kuck from the Friewald estate and will be shortly remodeled and fitted up as a first class, modern building.

The final papers to the sale were prepared this morning. The fire wreck which has stood idle in Second street will shortly be converted into one
of the most modern buildings in the city.

The purchase by the local men was made so quickly that no definite plans have been worked out regarding the future use of the building. It is
held by many that the site is an ideal one for an hotel and that a restaurant located in the building would be a paying proposition.

INSPIRING MEETING
Seventh Annual Convention of Columbia Central Luther League Proves Most Successful.

Delegates Representing Lutheran Young People’s Societies of Astoria, Portland, Oregon City, Vancouver (WA.) and The Dalles, were in
Attendance.

The seventh convention of the Columbia Central Luther League which embraces Lutheran Young People’s Societies from Astoria, Portland,
Oregon City, Vancouver and The Dalles, was held in Vancouver, October 22, 23 and 24. The convention was formally opened on Tuesday evening, October 22, the opening service being conducted by Rev. M. E. Boulton of The Dalles. A convention sermon of much interest was preached by Rev. Carl A. Tolin of Portland on the subject, “The Old Faith and the New Land.” 

Miss Emma Zacharias, president of St. Paul’s Luther League in a short address welcomed the delegates and visitors to Vancouver. Miss Nyland, of Astoria, treasurer of the Columbia Central responded to the address of welcome. Excellent music was rendered by St. James’ choir of Portland. Wednesday morning was given over to routine business reports of officers, committees and presidents of the various societies.

All showed a most encouraging growth in membership and in the interest in the churches with which the societies are connected. Officers were elected for the ensuing year, Wm. S. T. Derr, Vancouver, president; Anna Stubling, The Dalles, secretary; Almea Nyland, Astoria, treasurer; Furn Church, Portland, state secretary. 

Wednesday afternoon papers were papers were presented by delegates from each society on these subjects, “The Presentation of the Luther League Topics”, “Effective Committee Work”, “The Social Side of Church Work”, and “The Difference Between a Luther League and a Literary Society”. 

At the rally service on Wednesday evening, Rev. M. E. Boulton of The Dalles gave an excellent address on the “Luther League, Its Past, Its Future”. Rev. Gustaf E. Rydquist of Astoria chose as his subject, “The Sons of Louvar” drawing a most beautiful and inspiring address from the old Swedish myth. 

The music at this service was especially fine, besides a number by a double quartet from Astoria, there were solos by delegates from Portland, Vancouver and The Dalles. 

On Thursday morning the delegates were entertained with a trip through the barracks [possibly Fort Dalles barracks, if they were still in existence then -egw] and general sightseeing. The convention closed with a reception at the I.O.O.F. hall on Thursday evening. 

The next convention will be held in The Dalles in October 1908. Delegates from The Dalles were Rev. and Mrs. Boulton, Mr. Gus Pearson, Misses Meta Seedorf, Josephine Nickelsen, Christine Madsen and Anna Stubling.

The Dalles Weekly Chronicle
January 9, 1919

CARRYING BOOZE   SOLDIER ARRESTED
Pays Fine of $50 For Having Clinking Bottles In His Possession

(Daily of January 6, 1919)

Carrying a dress suit case which was suspiciously heavy and from which there emanted suspicious gurgles, Robert L. Boehmer, a discharged soldier, was arrested by Chief-of-Police Gibons last evening. Examination of the suit case showed that it contained a number of pint bottles of whiskey.

When interrogated, Boehmer declared that he had secured the bottled goods in Portland and that he was taking it as a gift to friends in
Sherman county. When arraigned before Police Judge Cates this morning, however, he pleaded guilty and was fined $50, which he paid.

Papers which Boehmer carried showed that he enlisted at Prosser, Wash., and was assigned to service in the spruce division. He was given his
discharge at Vancouver Barracks on December 18. He was still in uniform when arrested here.