Athena Press: Local notices and memorials in a frontier paper
Local readings include advertising rates, postal notes, and a Portland Chronicle excerpt criticizing ex state official Kincaid’s fee claims. Obituary recalls Ada Gerking, died of pneumonia at 21, with moving eulogy by Elder Taylor and family witnesses. Also items on farming outlook, mining talk, and a Baker City accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soane
Athena
Reece Stine
Ada Gorking
Earth
Samantha Gerking
Ke, K. Taylor
Barnes
H.W. Barnes
Sam
Sistera
Murder charge in Ellensburg fire case shocks town
Reports allege Frank Whetstone and Kid Moore faced first degree murder charges connected to the Transfer House fire that killed George H. Clacking. Witnesses describe blood, fear, and possible pre fire murder, with investigations intensifying as officials pursue the truth amid mob sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tranefer House
Sant
Frank Whetstone
K. Moore
Kid” Moore
Oregonian
Whetstone
Moore
George H. Clacking
Lawrey
Menna
W. M. Pierce
Mrs. Halsell
The Alabama Indians Farm and Hunt in Old Ways
A Chicago Tribune account describes the remnant of the Alabama tribe near the Trinity river region. It notes their Creek roots, languages, farming focus, hunting cycles, and social customs including alcohol issues, dueling code, and reliance on whites for kindness and work opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity River Region
Europe
Chicago Tribune
Librarian recalls seekers of Revolutionary ancestors today
A librarian aide laments many women pursue Sons of the Revolution or Daughters of the Revolution. She notes most fail to prove eligibility, many are first-time library users, and often become frustrated with documents and state records when tracing ancestors from the American Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Sons of the Revolution
Daughters of the Revolution
Borror
The Printer's Devil Jim
A fragmented archaic dialogue centers on Jim called the Printer's Devil, described as a boy who could not do right. In a chaotic scene, an onlooker accuses Jim, while the crowd recounts past mischief and mockery as they watch him. The excerpt conveys scorn and street theater without clear resolution.
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Portland
Whetstone
Ellensburg
Sam Vinson
Charles
John
Stinson
Come
Vinson
Jong
Jim
Public Notice of Settlement of Find Account in Oregon
In the County Court of the State of Oregon for ia County changes the settlement of the estate of James M. Saley. An applicant presents a notice of settlement of find account dated aug isk 1805. The document declares the intent of the executor and outlines a hearing date and related actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biosk
State of
Oregon
Ia County
James M. Saley
Sven
Jasiex
Etuattnia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athena Press
Br J, W. Smith
Athena Postaitior
Binghe
Albers
Per Dalles
Secu
the Chronicle
Kincaid
Supreme Court
Thomas Cannons
Bridgeport
Te Pilot Rock Record
Umatilla County
Payoto
Orriciata
Pollman
Wagner
Adama
Garden of Eden
Doubtteas
Jim Clark
Ape Rae Wai Fea Adel
Richanpson
Prineville
Jackson County
Bodie
Crooked River Bridge
Kiva Looney
Baker City
Brownsville
A. H. Fisher
Lakeview
Dickinson
M. E. Church
C. W. Hollis
Hall
Frank Whetstone and
Kid
Moore Arrested
George H. Qlacking
Poncieton
Cora Olsen
Rees Heycock
Ee Vincent
Teutonic Saloon
Wash
Mike Kohlopp
Kohlopp
Chas. Vincent
John “Borgman
Vincent
Jess
Alabama Indians
State
Texas
Belgium
Brussels
Reiter
Black Nate
Brand Tou
Fon
Stifle
Laeye
Ani
I. Anka
Augie Auth
Siam
Sears
Fox
Ty Caine
Toledo
Wwe
Sammons
Tay Ithe
Oragan
Mty
Robert Yerroia
Jexander Worrin
Alexander Maria Denis BF
Robert Ors
Othar
Nate
Wald Court
Biato
Towit
Willamette
Washington & Colatser
Treoma
Health
Neparvta
Erik
Clark Walter
Producers’ Warehouse Co
J. L. Killian
Mana Sanat
J. Brehm
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