July 20 to July 31, 1913

Sunday, July 20

At Bandon, Ore    Foggy

Woke up on board the "Breakwater," very foggy and boat waited few hours before going across Marshfield Bar.  Marshfield [today is named Coos Bay] nice little town.  Got in abt 3 P.M. & left on train for Coquille, then from Cedar Point to Bandon by River Boat.  Got there abt. 9:40 P.M.

Monday, July 21

At Bandon

Loafing around Town stopped at Gallier Hotel.  Took trip up river on boat to Coquille to see abt baggage. Also out on Jetty looking at Sea.

Tuesday, July 22

Fine

At Bandon

Around town getting things ready for trip South. Met a wireless fiend Bingham and went to Movies.

Wednesday, July 23

Fair    Rain

Left Bandon by stage for Gold Beach at 7:30 A.M. had big load 1500#.  Had dinner at Langlois Hotel and put up for night at Knapp Hotel at Port Orford which is a pretty little place. 

Image courtesy of the Oregon State Library.

Thursday, July 24

Rain   fog

On stage all day from Port Orford to Wedderburn. [Wedderburn is on the north side of the Rogue River where it flows into the Pacific Ocean. It lies about 26.5 miles from Port Orford, on the present day coastal highway.]  Sloppy trip & heavy load.  Arrived at Bay View Hotel at 6:45  P.M.  Run across man with E.M.F. in trouble tried to help him out.  Not enough time. Had to leave. 

Friday, July 25

Foggy

At Gold Beach.  Got stuff across Rogue River.  Put up at "The Breakers."  Loafed around all day getting ready to go to mountains.  Turn in abt 9:15.  Good grub.  Had breakfast at Bay View Hotel. 

Saturday, July 26

Fine

At Gold Beach. Over across river to Wedderburn abt. pack saddles.  Down to Gold mine and beach.  Loafed around also took nap.  Dance here but didn't go.  Played Crib [Cribbage, a card game] and Turned in at 11:00 P.M.  Very nice day. Stars out in evening.

Sunday, July 27

Fine

At Gold Beach. 

Sunday allright.  Took walk down to Gold mine with Bookwaller.  Back in time for dinner.  Then for walk with Dr. Stockwell around hills. down on beach etc.  Turn in 9 P.M. Eats are fine here.

Monday, July 28

Fine

At Gold Beach

Across Rogue River to get pack sack.  Helped man with his launch engine.  Monkeyed around till dinner then helped carry boxes from store to bank. Went for walk after supper.  Turn in 10:P.M.

Tuesday, July 29

Clear   - warm

Left Gold Beach with pack mule for hills.  Seran, Turner & Miller in Party. Hiked abt 10 miles and camped on stream abt 2 miles from Stack Peak.  Was tired as Dickens and did not sleep very well.  Had coffee, bacon, biscuits for supper.  Turned in at 8 P.M.

Wednesday, July 30

Clear, warm. Fine

Left camp near Stack Peak at 8 A.M. Hiked to top of Stack Peak. Went without lunch and finally arrived at Snow Camp 5:45 P.M.  Day warm and very hard hike. Must have been 15 miles.  Had tea, Biscuits, Beans for supper.  Tasted good too.  Turn in abt 9 P.M.

Thursday, July 31

Clear - warm.  Foggy Southward.

At Camp near Craggies. Started from camp at Snow Camp. Hiked to Windy Valley, Met Fred Lallimand at Camp had meal there.  Venison too.  Then hiked toward Craggy Peak.  Pretty tough going.  Put up tent had supper.  Turn in 8:15 P.M.

July 13 to July 19, 1913

Sunday, July 13

Rain

At Index. Up early and at work on reservoir.  Worked awhile then stuck around inside while it rained. 

Monday, July 14

Fair

Weather cleared and we worked at reservoir.  Had 3 men with us and finished by 5 P.M.  The train was late and we took it for Seattle at 8:45 P.M. arriving at 11:30 P.M. getting home at 12:10 A.M.

Tuesday, July 15

Fair

Slept late of course.  Out canoeing with G. had good time.

Wednesday, July 16

Fine

Up pretty late, over to G.N.M. then down town with him.  Had dinner at  white lunch. 

Up to Bon Marché saw Panama Canal Exhibit.  Saw Huey out for swim.  Up to G then down to see parade.  Potlatch. 

[The following quote is from historylink.org: "The Golden Potlatch festival was organized by a carnival association of civic clubs hoping to continue the visibility of Seattle after the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909. U.S. Navy ships visited Seattle along with an airplane piloted by Lt. Eugene Ely, the first pilot to take off and land on a ship. Other events included a race by automobiles up Queen Anne Hill along Taylor Avenue N, and a reenactment of the arrival of the Portland with costumed miners carrying replica sacks of gold. Seattle's Potlatch continued only until the beginning of World War I in 1914."]

Thursday, July 17

Fine

Up at 9:30 then out to lake to see boat races. ["...the 1913 Golden Potlatch staged three hydroplane races off Madrona Park: a 15 mile race for 16-footers, a 20 mile contest for 26 footers and a 30 mile free for all."]  Home then down to see parade. Home agn. Up to G then down to Empress. Bum around then home in at 12:45 P.M. [A.M.]

Friday, July 18

Fine.  Hot.

Up somewhat late. Got things ready and left for Portland on 11:30 Shasta Limited.  Arrived Portland 5:30 P.M.  up to look for Gooderham, missed him.  Tried 4 times. Stopped at Portland Hotel.  Band Concert etc.

Saturday, July 19

Fine

In Portland 

Left on 'Breakwater' for Marshfield [present day Coos Bay, Oregon].  Good day but lost my supper. Not sick at all but could have been better.  Columbia Bar  [the mouth of the Columbia River]  rather rough.  Many people pretty sick.  Saw Gooderham before boat left.  Got good stateroom and lower Berth. 

[Quote from Wikipedia: "... Prior to around 1915, The Coos region was largely isolated from the rest of Oregon due to difficulties in crossing the Coast Range and fording rivers, and the Pacific Ocean was used to link people to other areas..."]

July 6 to July 12, 1913

Sunday, July 6

--Very Bad--

Up abt 10:30 A.M. loafed around home till 4 P.M. Then up to G's.  Over to Schotle's then back to 612. Home 11:15 P.M.

Monday, July 7

Fair

Out to Ballard morning worked in office afternoon @ 200 Burke Bldg. Off at 4 P.M. ordered suit.  Home 6 P.M. also got shoes.  Dell called up.  Saw Harry Barden. Turn in 10:45 P.M.  

Tuesday, July 8

Fair

Left Seattle at 8 A.M. for Port Madison [Bainbridge Island west of Seattle in Puget Sound].  Worked at Point Monroe then over to Kingston.  Took hike up beach with Seran in evening. Turn in aboard The Ramona [probably a steam launch] at 9 P.M.

Wednesday, July 9

Rotten

Worked at Kingston till noon.  Took launch for Seattle.  Arrive 3 P.M.  Packed boxes then got suit, hat, etc.  Out to dance at Theta Chi House wi G. Had good time. Home 1:30 A.M.

Thursday, July 10 

Fair

Out to Ballard, paid for launch hire.  Worked in office at little on map.  Got paid off and thru at 3 P.M. Up to G.N.M. home 7:30 P.M. Turn in early. 

Friday, July 11

Fine

Up to G.N.M. down Town bumming around.  Had dinner at Marion Cafe. Out canoeing with Huey.  Saw G going to Hunt's Club dance.  Home 10:30 P.M.  Fixed hole in canoe with roof dope.

Saturday, July 12

Fair

Left at 9:00 A.M. for Index.  Got there at 11:30 A.M.  Raining like the dickens.  Met school maa'ms at Bush House.  Was to tea party had good time. Only man among 7 ladies.