"1907 - Waiting on the train - The sign on the Depot building seems to say Elgin 8.6 miles - If this were the case, it must be Imbler - That is about the right distance"
"Fred Huffman and Model T Ford - 1918+/- Fred McAlister Huffman was the son of Ann McAlister (Huffman) who was a member of the Yount Wagon Train of 42 wagons - May to October 1862 - Was uncle to Fred Hill"
"Front of Hill Hardware Store in Elgin, OR - Fred Huffman with grand-nephew Frederick Hill - Stella Benshadler, standing - probably 1923 - circus in Elgin Aug. 17"
"Lynn E., Lloyd, and Fred Hill - Gettle's steam tractor The Gettle family had a farm in the Starkey area [Hilgard] - 1930's - Sebastian Gettle was the watchman at the La Grande city water supply intake. He had to go in via snow shoes to check in…