Name That Team!

SPOTLIGHT ON THE SPOKANE REGION

Hi Everybody!  I am Kris Krell, and I am preparing to entertain you with interesting stories about the Spokane Region through the EWGS Blog.

My goal is to do a weekly post (at a minimum), so please stay tuned and send any comments, kudos, or suggestions to me at krellkb1@gmail.com

Kris

Name That Team!

                     Picture is 1904 team

It may seem that the Spokane Indians baseball team may be a modern team, but the team got it's name in 1903 as a result of a Spokesman Review naming contest.  John Sloane Barnes, a Midwest baseball promoter, moved to Spokane in 1890 traveling by train.  His job was to help build the Pacific Northwest League with teams in Portland, Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma.

Spokane's first professional game May 3, 1890, brought in1,662 fans!  Spokane hosted the game with Portland.  Spokane lost the game but won the championship that first season.

Before the team got the Spokane Indians name, they were called:  Bunchgrassers, Blue Stockings, Smoke-Eaters, and the Hawks.

Source:  The Spokesman Review May 17, 2015, Spokane Historical app

Eastside Genealogical Society September Workshop

It’s our 40^th Anniversary and we are celebrating with a special workshop:

“Finding Family History in Your Picture Mysteries”

Featuring Maureen Taylor – the Photo Detective

On Saturday, September 15, 2018

Three Presentations:

·         10 Easy Steps to Identify & Date Those Pictures in the Shoeboxes

·         Google Images and Beyond

·         Genealogical Clues in Family Photos

We invite you to join the celebration by setting up an informational table about your genealogical society for FREE!  Reserve a table today, with one free admission!

In exchange, would you share the information with your membership?  I have attached an electronic copy to our flier for sending out to your members.  Send me the request for your table reservation at EGSgenealogyhelpers@yahoo.com . 

The fun is happening at Vasa Park Ballroom, 3560 W Lake Sammamish Road SE, Bellevue, WA  98008.  Doors open at 9 am with presentations from 9:30 am to 2 pm. 

Private consultations are available afterwards with Maureen Taylor.

Pre-registration is open until September 1, 2018 with EGS members attending for FREE and non-members - $25.  Boxed lunches are available to order for $15.  Or $25 at the door, but no lunch orders.

Go to our website: www.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.com for more details and to register.

Thank you for helping to spread the word about this workshop and our many societies in the greater western Washington area!

Sincerely,

Celia McNay, President

Eastside Genealogical Society

PO Box 374

Bellevue, WA  98009-0374

NOT SURE WHO THEY ARE?

“Finding Family History in Your Picture Mysteries”

At Vasa Park Ballroom 3560 W Lake Sammamish Road SE, Bellevue, WA 98008

Doors open at 9 am—Three Workshops - 9:30 am until 2 pm

Private consultations available afterwards

1. 10 Easy Steps to Identify & Date those Pictures in the Shoeboxes
2. Google Images and Beyond
3. Genealogical Clues in Family Photos

Book sales and Vendor booths -- Door Prizes and Raffle

Pre-registration Open until Sept 1, 2018 (Members MUST register to get in Free)

Free to Members of EGS / Non-members - $25; Boxed lunch - $15

After Sept 1: $25 for everyone, no lunches.

Register online www.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.com or mail the form below & a check to:

Eastside Genealogical Society PO BOX 374, Bellevue, WA 98009-0374

Q’s ? email us at EGSGenealogyhelper@yahoo.com

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Name: ___________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________ Total amount enclosed: _________________

Circle all that apply: Member of EGS -Free Non-member $25 Lunch $15 (mark selection below)

• Roast Beef & Cheddar sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes and balsamic mayo
• Uptown Turkey Avocado sandwich with turkey, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce & mayo
• Tomato Mozzarella sandwich with mozzarella, plum tomatoes, sweet roasted red peppers, fresh basil and arugula drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette
  
  
  NOT SURE WHO THEY ARE?
  
  

All boxed lunches include chips, fruit, bottled water, & a cookie (Catered by the Corner Bakery Café)

French Eclectic Style Comes to the United States

SPOTLIGHT ON THE SPOKANE REGION

Hi Everybody!  I am Kris Krell, and I am preparing to entertain you with interesting stories about  the Spokane Region through the EWGS Blog. 

I’ve lived in Spokane since the summer of 1969—49 years!!

While I’ve only been researching my genealogy online for the last seven months, my Mom’s Sherk family was extensively researched, and a book was published for the family.  We always kept the book close at hand so when we talked about Sherk family history, the book came out. It’s been reviewed time and time again!  I am researching my  Mom’s maternal family—Anderson from Norway; my grandfather Sherk’s maternal family—Dye; my dad’s maternal family Bronson; and my dad’s paternal family—Smith. 

My goal is to do a weekly post (at a minimum), so please stay tuned and send any comments, kudos, or suggestions to me at krellkb1@gmail.com.

I am excited about this new Blogging opportunity, and I look forward to getting to know and work with all of my fellow EWGS members!

Kris

French Eclectic Style Comes to the United States

Did you know that WWI veterans liked the French Eclectic building style they saw while in France during the war and brought back that style to the United States when they returned home from the war?

The Waldo Rosebush house in Spokane Valley is an excellent example of this building style.  Mr. Rosebush was the general manager of the Inland Paper Company in Millwood.  He was one of the first newspaper company employees to build a home near the mill.

His house was built in 1923, possibly to convince a young French woman to come to the States with him.  A garage and carriage house were added in 1928.  The young woman didn't come with him, and for the rest of his life he remained a bachelor.  This house has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2000.

If you'd like to drive by the house, the address is 3318 N Marguerite Road, Spokane Valley, WA.  It is west of Argonne two blocks in on East Liberty Avenue.

Source:  Spokane Historical app

It All Began Here--Father's Day!

SPOTLIGHT ON THE SPOKANE REGION

Hi Everybody!  I am Kris Krell, and I am preparing to entertain you with interesting stories about the Spokane Region through the Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Blog.

I've lived in Spokane since the summer of 1969--49 years!!

While I've only been researching my genealogy on line for seven months, my Mom's Sherk family was extensively researched, and a book was published for the family.  We always kept the book close at hand so when we talked about Sherk family history, the book came out.  It's been reviewed time and time again!  I am researching my Mom's maternal family--Anderson from Norway; my grandfather Sherk's maternal family--Dye; my dad's maternal family Bronson; and my dad's paternal family--Smith.

My goal is to do a weekly post (at a minimum), so please stay tuned and send me any comments, kudos, or suggestions at krellkb1@gmail.com.

I am excited about this new Blogging opportunity, and I look forward to getting to know and work with all of my fellow EWGS members!

It All Began Here--Father's Day!           

Most Spokane residents already know that Father's Day was created in Spokane, and the first Father's Day was celebrated in Spokane on June 19, 1910.

But did you know that it wasn't until 1972 that President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made Father's Day a recognized holiday.  Congress was quick to recognize Mother's Day in 1914 as the second Sunday in May.

Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor fathers--especially her own father, a Civil War veteran, who raised a newborn baby and five other children on his own when Sonora's mother died during childbirth--in the same way that mother's were recognized.  Sonora dedicated a red rose as the Father's Day flower.

In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge gave his support to Father's Day to build closer relationships between fathers and their children.  In 1938, a trade organization, The National Council for the Promotion of Father's Day, formed by New York City men's clothing retailers, took up the Father's Day celebration.   In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson gave the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers.

Please email me at krellkb1@gmail.com with your comments or ideas!

Source: Wikipedia, Timelines of History

NEW: Spotlight on the Spokane Region...... stay tuned for good reading!!

SPOTLIGHT ON THE SPOKANE REGION

Hi Everybody!  I am Kris Krell, and I am preparing to entertain you with interesting stories about  the Spokane Region through the EWGS Blog. 

I’ve lived in Spokane since the summer of 1969—49 years!!

While I’ve only been researching my genealogy online for the last seven months, my Mom’s

Sherk family was extensively researched, and a book was published for the family.  We always kept the book close at hand so when we talked about Sherk family history, the book came out. It’s been reviewed time and time again!  I am researching my  Mom’s maternal family—Anderson from Norway; my grandfather Sherk’s maternal family—Dye; my dad’s maternal family Bronson; and my dad’s paternal family—Smith. 

My goal is to do a weekly post (at a minimum) so please stay tuned and send me any comments, kudos or suggestions at krellb1@gmail.com

I am excited about this new Blogging opportunity, and I look forward to getting to know and work with all of my fellow EWGS members! 

Kris

P.S. Donna posted this for Kris but you'll hear directly from her from now on. Great!!