PIONEER PORTRAITS

10 Years Ago

April 10, 2014

What do historical fiction, science fantasy, romance and stories of the supernatural hold in common? In this instance, it's the author – Prescott's very own Susan Matley. Best known by locals as Cimarron Sue, Matley spends her days rehearsing music with her husband Bruce (aka Nevada Slim), and honing the craft of writing. Matley has had several short stories published and recently sold her first book – a science fantasy novella – to WolfSinger Publications. Born and raised in Port Townsend, Wash. Mattley moved to her current homestead, one mile east of Prescott, in 2007. The Matleys share a love of history and heritage and have been performing together as traditional cowboy music duo Nevada Slim and Cimarron Sue since 1999. The pair plays festivals and fairs across the western states and Canada, with over 1,800 professional performances to date.

25 Years Ago

April 8, 1999

[Photo Caption] If you don't recognize this building, perhaps it's because of the age of the photograph, 1888. It is now the home of Touchet Valley Hardware on the corner of Main and West Second Street. There have been improvements to the streets and sidewalks. The building was erected by E.L. Powell. The signage on the side says "Pioneer Supply Depot, E.L. Powell, Importer. Retails Merchandise of All Kinds at Wholesale Prices."

50 Years Ago

April 11, 1974

Queen Krista Archer and Princess Adelle Ford, royalty for the Days of Real Sport will be guests of Commercial Club Tuesday night, April 16, along with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Don Harris will present a travelogue of their recent trip to Australia and New Zealand. Wives and friends are invited to join club members for the dinner and program. Reservations may be made by contacting Ivan Keve or Herman Gohlman.

Peter Cottontail with an able assistant from the members of boy Scout Troop No. 336 and the Commercial Club, will be busy Saturday morning, hiding Easter eggs in Preston Park for the youngsters of the area. The big hunt will start promptly at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 for all kids thru age 8.

75 Years Ago

April 22, 1949

Mrs. Jack Wright was elected president of the PTA Wednesday evening. Other officers include E. A. Stinson, vice president; Mrs. Donald Harris, secretary; and George Pambrun, treasurer.

Mrs. Miles Quigg was honored at a surprise birthday dinner Monday night by her daughters, Mrs. Culbertson and Miss Helen Quigg of Dayton.

Danny Clodius hosted an Easter party for the kindergarten last Friday. Ice cream bunnies, cake and milk, and an Easter toy was presented to each child.

100 Years Ago

May 2, 1924

Wesley Frick has been elected as principal of the Huntsville school for the next school year. The other two teachers who will make up the faculty are Miss Catherine McCauley intermediate and Mrs. Ruby Fox, primary.

Walter Reigle has just completed the building of a very neat little service station on a triangle strip of ground in front of his country home a mile east of this city.

Mrs. Ray Pollard, Miss Naomi Pollard, Miss Gladys Wise, Miss Valerie Schmitt and Miss Isla Hales with Mr. Davidson of Huntsville left Tuesday morning by auto to attend the wedding of Miss Aldene Culp Wednesday to a young Portland business man.

125 Years Ago

April 21, 1899

Many a lover has turned away from an otherwise lovable girl with an offensive breath. Karl's Clover Root Tea purifies the breath by its action on the bowels etc. as nothing else will. Sold for years on absolute guarantee. Price 25c and 50c J. W. Morgan.

Our old friend F. M. Paully of Walla Walla, has been awarded the contract for furnishing the tobacco for the Walla Walla penitentiary and the Medical Lake asylum.

Two fine milk cows died in town this week from the effects of eating alfalfa. Milt Denny lost a full-blooded Jersey and the other cow belonged to W. W. Frink.