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1 years ago The Odessa Record July 26, 1918 Two men drown in Crab Creek: Clarence Hamilton and Ernest Hoppe the victims. Small boys who saw the accident say Hamilton got beyond depth. Hoppe went after him. The treacherous waters of Crab Creek, which at this season of the year is considered by many a practically dry stream, claimed the lives of two young men, Ernest Hoppe and Clarence Hamilton, while they were bathing at Ferrier ranch 10 miles east of Odessa Sunday...
1 years ago The Odessa Record July 12, 1918 Last hot wave shrivels wheat. Mercury ranges between 100 and 105 above. Strong east winds cut both quality and quantity. Best estimates, eight bushels. The hot wave this week, up to the time we go to press, has equaled if not exceeded any ever experienced in this section. Ever since last Saturday the thermometer has hovered between 100 and 105 above at midday and the government records kept by Hy. W. Rieke shows only one season tha...
1 years ago The Odessa Record July 12, 1918 Some Dust Storm. Following two of the hottest days of the season, which pinched some more of the already damaged wheat, the biggest dust storm that ever struck the Odessa country during the past eighteen years, broke upon the town about 7 o'clock Tuesday evening. The dust came in such clouds that for nearly an hour the dust clouds, at times, made it as dark as night and at no time during the gale was it possible to see across the s...
1 years ago The Odessa Record July 5, 1918 Farmers report good convention: Although the Farmers Union convention which ended Saturday night was not as largely attended as some former ones, the local members feel that it was one of the most successful ever held in the county. Delegates were here from Irby, Almira, Wilbur, Davenport and other sections. Every speaker scheduled on the program was present and those who attended were privileged to hear some very interesting and instructive talks along farming and educational...
1 years ago The Odessa Record June 28, 1918 Auto accident takes two lives: A fatal automobile accident which took the life of one and seriously injured two other Ritzville young men, occurred Friday mornin gas Herbert Johnson, Lee Oestrich and Edward Seidel were returning to their homes at the close of the Pioneers picnic. While going at a high rate of speed near Kystone, in turning the corner the car turned over. It is claimed that the car's velocity on the turn was so...
1 years ago The Odessa Record June 21, 1918 Many picnic with pioneers: Odessa had somewhat of a deserted appearance at times this week, due to the absence of a goodly percentage of the people being in attendance at the Pioneers picnic which has been held annually for the past fifteen years on the Pioneers’ association grounds on upper Crab Creek about thirty miles east of this place. The attendance on the opening day is reported to have been the smallest of any opening d...
1 years ago The Odessa Record June 7, 1918 Swamp fever kills horses: Henry and George Gettman, well known farmers residing south of Odessa, lost seven good work horses last week while in pasture north of Krupp. The dead horses were discovered Friday and a number of others were sick at the time. Dr. Fred Balmer, the local veterinarian called on Dr. MaWhinney of Harrington and the State Veterinarian, Otto Menig of Spokane, for assistance and in consultation later it was decided that the animals had died of swamp fever caused...
Continued from the April 19, 2018 issues of the Odessa Record. 75 years ago The Odessa Record April 15, 1943 Club members hold judging practice: The Odessa 4-H beef club members held a meeting at the Mark Smith and Praetorious brothers ranches, where they had access to several groups of choice beef steers for practice judging and coaching on showmanship, as a warmup practice before the Odessa and Spokane junior livestock shows. Those taking part in the contest where Bud and...
1 years ago The Odessa Record April 19, 1918 Fred Lenhart writes from Bronx, N.Y., April 8, 1918 Dear Mr. Weik, As it is raining this afternoon so we can’t work, I thought I’d write you a few lines, as I think you will be interested to know how and where some of the “home town” boys are. Two other Odessa boys, “Babe” Smith, John Roth and myself left Camp Lewis in December and landed in good shape in Washington, D.C. We had a nice stay in tents down there. It was rather chilly, but we pulled thru in the best of health. I l...
1 years ago The Odessa Record April 5, 1918 Schnase comes to grief: In the presence of a large but orderly crowd, A. Schnase, a very well known character who visits this section several times a year selling medicines and other wares, came to grief at his home town, Sprague, last Thursday when found in possession of rabid pro-German literature. The event took place on the main street after he was caught with “the goods.” Schnase was forced to kiss the American flag and give three cheers for the United States government. The...
1 years ago The Odessa Record March 22, 1918 Odessa Hotel changes hands. Christ Hemmerling is new owner. Took possession Tuesday. Steam heat will be installed and other modern improvements made: An important business change which will be of material benefit to the town took place in Odessa the first of the week when Christ Hemmerling purchased the Odessa Hotel from Mrs. Mary B. Eddy, who has been proprietress of that hostelry for several years past. Mr. Hemmerling assumed charge of his new property Tuesday and will assume a...
1 years ago The Odessa Record March 15, 1918 Farmers expect bumper crop. Jubilant over reserve moisture now in ground. Over three feet of precipitation in stubble. No end in summer fallow: The three-quarter inch of moisture which fell in the shape of rain and snow Tuesday night brought the total rainfall since October first up to six inches and also another broad smile upon the faces of the Odessa country farmers who are now jubilant over the prospects for a bumper wheat...
1 years ago The Odessa Record March 8, 1918 Bachelor gets a surprise: A number of neighbors and friends planned a successful surprise party and invaded the bachelor home of Gust Nass south of town Saturday night. Just whether or not the ladies found the conditions at the Nass house bore any relation to the old time bachelor’s hall where “pots, dishes, pans and grazy commodities, ashes and pertatie skins kivered the floor,” has not been made public, but one thing is certain, that is that they all brought well filled baske...
1 years ago The Odessa Record February 22, 1918 Day’s work get Y.W.C.A. quota: Pro Germans and others in the state who have been opposed to the United States participating in the war will find it advisable to keep their opinions to themselves from now on. The department of home defense on the state council of defense has just issued to the county councils a complete detailed “code” of instructions and suggestions for meeting disloyalty, of whatever degree. This booklet naturally will not be made public, but it is the resul...
1 years ago Commissioner G. N. Lowe pushing project. New survey shortens distance from Harrington to Krupp 9 miles, several crews at work. Completion of the graveling of the newly graded stretch of the North Central highway from Lamona six miles westerly towards Odessa, is promised within three weeks by Commissioner G.N. Lowe, who says the new road will then be thrown open to the public. The new stretch which closely parallels the great Northern from Lamona, joins the present highway near the Elian place about four miles...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record January 25, 1918 The annual mask ball was given by the Fraternal order of Eagles at the opera house Saturday night was the most successful ever given by the order and all participating report a splendid time. The receipts from the sale of dancing and spectator tickets were $156 and while there were fewer elaborate costumes than on former occasions, more people took character parts than ever before. The first prize for best sustained characters was awarded to Mrs. C. Clark and Miss Gertie Jasman...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record January 18, 1918 Federal Reserve Bank for Odessa: The Farmers and Merchants Bank has just received notification that it has been admitted to membership in the Federal Reserve System, the strongest banking system of the United States. In addition to the examination of the state of Washington, it now comes under the supervision of the United States Government and the bank can avail itself of the liberal re-discount privileges offered by the...
1 Years ago The Odessa Record January 11, 1918 G.N. Railroad Now Open: After a suspension of general traffic for three weeks during which Odessa has had but one train a day service from a special between Spokane and Leavenworth, Agent Stillwell of the Great Northern states that he has received information that the road will be open and regular train service resumed today. The trouble started in the Cascades with the rains which caused slides and later on account of high...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record October 26, 1917 Local firemen want new truck. The Odessa fire department has announced that it needs some new equipment. The old house carts purchased at the organization of the department fourteen years ago, are fast beginning to show the effects of many strenuous runs. For a couple of years past these carts have been conveyed to practically all the fires that occurred in the day time at the rear end of a Ford. By this method the tire boys...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record October 19, 1917 “Help Wanted” makes big hit. The short two act comedy, “Help Wanted,” staged at the O. C. B. opera house Tuesday night received a large and appreciative audience and was one of the most successful efforts of its kind ever given in Odessa. The play was a representation of two scenes in a city intelligence office where female help seek employment and every one that witnessed it agrees that the home talent that filled the cast of characters were admirably chosen to act their r...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record October 12, 1917 Business men back festival: Second Odessa Chautauqua to be held Oct. 18, 18, 20: The season tickets are going fast for the second Odessa Chautauqua, to be furnished by the Ellison White company. The program is decidedly stronger in every line than it was last year and this is said fully realizing that last year offerings were hard to beat. The schedule this year lasts for three afternoons and evenings and is a three-day fest of instruction entertainment and information. In the...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record September 14, 1917 Miss Bessie Schibel hit by auto. Miss Bessie Schibel, daughter of John Schibel, a prominent farmer residing southwest of Odessa, was the victim of an auto accident which nearly cost her her life on the main street of Odessa Saturday afternoon when she was struck by a car driven by Allen Motycka at the intersection of Fourth street and First Avenue. Miss Schibel had started across the street from the Michaelsen & Koth store, wh...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record September 7, 1917 Council proceedings. Council met in regular session Monday, September 3, 1917, at the town hall at eight p.m. Present Councilmen Schoonover, Michaelsen, Weber and Smith, Marshall Jenks, Clerk Nevins, Water Sup’t Durland. By unanimous vote of the councilmen present and in the absence of Mayor Kemp, Councilman Michaelsen acted as mayor pro tem. The petition of Christ Hemmerling, et al, for a light on Fourth Avenue at its intersection with Fifth Street was read and on motion o...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record August 17, 1917 Hemmerling apartment house finished: The Christ Hemmerling apartment house and rooming house on Liberty hill is now completed and ready for tenants. Besides having living quarters for his own family, Mr. Hemmerling has over 20 rooms for rent in the building which is in every way modern with baths, hot water heating plant and even has an electric stove in the apartments. It is convenient to the school house and he is counting on...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record August 10, 1917 O.C.B. decides to incorporate: The Odessa Concert Band made application for incorporation this week under the laws of the state of Washington, the incorporation articles being drafted by Attorney W.M. Nevins, who has forwarded them to Secretary of State Howell for approval. The band has prospered during its three years of existence and has acquired a nice piece of property, the O.C.B. opera house which has been remodeled and...
