Parker's Two Sermons A Local Preacher's Early Work
A reminiscence feature recounts Dr. Parker, a local preacher, and a tale from a British source about his early ministry. A friend asks about Sunday engagement, Parker says he has the morning sermon but doubts the evening. The anecdote highlights Parker's method and a turning point in his understanding of scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Kent
Joseph Parker
Park
Joseph
Wan
Joreph
Parken
Hut
Toseph
Measuring a River by Napoleon’s Engineer Tale
A garbled historical fragment describes Napoleonic era river measurement by an engineer who uses the river bank and a pole to estimate width without instruments. It includes Mount Vernon references, a dinner scene, and scattered notes on discipline and political sentiment. The text mixes anecdote with archival notes and struggles with legibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Bad Book Worst Robber Weather Books and Reads Contributy
Weather roads and the bad habits of reading lure rural folk toward mail order houses and distant shops. The piece laments ignorance fed by catalogs, argues for good roads and local commerce, and contrasts Roman decline with modern travel and farming life. It cites Kentucky roads costs and national spending on highways, alcohol, and tobacco, urging cooperation between farmers and town buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Bullivan
Thia
Statistica
Alcoiot
Ben
Tim Hott
Desteuetion
Atelfe
Tad
Ideal Home and Diversified Farm for Sale in Oregon
Ideal Home offers a diversified farm with reduced price. Water access guaranteed and improvements listed. Private sale advertised by local brokers in Freewater, Oregon with a price around 12000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redacud Prion
Commercial
Olona
Walla
Breewater Tacd Co
Freewatee
Oregon
Summons and notices from Oregon court in 1914
Public notices from Umatilla County Oregon include a summons in Circuit Court against Cleveland G. Boyd and J Boyd with final date July 3 1914, a notice of final account in Elizabeth Dell estate, a county court notice to creditors for Charles Carpenter estate, and an administrator appointment for Walter Griswold with attorney Will M. Peterson. The items reference Hon. W Phelps judge, Will M. Peterson, and local newspaper publications in Athene or Pendleton Oregon.
Notice of estate actions in Umatilla County Oregon
Notice firmed in May 1914 announces FB LeGeow as executor of Peter LaCourse estate with claims to be presented at Athens Oregon to Homer I Watts attorney. Another notice names I J Wyatt deceased with admin rights given to Homer Watts and demands claims to be proven within six months. Local court governs all probate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonaty Gourt
Umatilla Crunty
Peter
LaCoursa
LeGeow
Han
Peter LaCourse
Athens
Oregon
Homer I
Athos
Homer
Waite
Lendl Attornay
Berontor
Ice
la Atheos
Public Notice Summons in Umatilla County Oregon Case
Summons for publication in the Circuit Court of Oregon Umatilla County. Washington Benlty Company, plaintiff, vs William Sohoite and others. Notice includes a tax lien for Landlot described as west half of the northwest quadrant of section 10 township 8 north range 86 west M. Acknowledges Jefferson County and requests appearance within fifty days to defend or pay. Published by order of Judge Gilbert W. Phelps dated January 10 1914 with May 4 1944 as first publication. Frederick Striver district attorney for plaintiff Pendleton Oregon. Administrator appointment notice for Owen Annis deceased estate accompanies filing.
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Circuit Court
State of Oregon
Umatilla County
Mamie Boyd
Plainit
J. Boyd
Cleveland G. Boyd
State of
Oregon
Siz
A. D
Vnriatf
Honibort W. Phelps
Ghcuit
Judiatel
Binte
Otago
Will M. Peterson
Liea
Umatilla
Wexlegton Benlty Company
Plainint
William Sohoite
William Soho
Laxington Realty Company
Ironted
Wis
Towankip
W. M
Wad Lesington Realty Company
Wililow
Tn Tngtots Hoolly Company
Coata
Torett
Gilbert W. Phelps
T. D. Taylor For Sheriff
Candidate T. D. Taylor pledges to protect voters and enforce laws if elected, vowing to combat crime and serve the county with strict principles. Opponent L. L. Mann asserts promises of personal attention and economy, aiming to uphold county law and ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Taylor
L. L. Mann
Uy Evry
Oregon
Ano Texpayer
Mann
County Commissioner Urges Roads Bridges and Economy
A county advertisement emphasizes the need for strong roads and bridges and wise use of every dollar to yield full value for the people. The message stresses prudent road maintenance and economic efficiency in public works.
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Repugrioeo Veomanse Tor
Fom Iy
Atriot
Mioway
Yiel
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The
Strent Weees
F.B. Boyd
Third and
Jefferson Streats
Atvens
Oregod
Wedeiaas
Ore
Smay Parker
Nile
Heer
Turin
Delvon
Mount Vernon
Tiwan
Edward Uvwrott
Finch
Bia
London
Benator Sorghnia
Tony
Atring
Wintlatior
Fleauyy
Paname’s
Apa
Witiy Panam Snilioiros
Hotod
Adaryend Laminar
Nicane
Wulf
Hornes
Min
Hoth
Kentucky
Courae
Kene Tucky
Wid
Tith
Dean
Glasgow
Atatw
Elizabeth Dell
York Dell
Wilesheth Dell
Oroe Doly
Wad
Hutardey
Joua
Pondletin
Counly Court
Oragon
Carponter
Walter ¥. Geluwold Hing
Charles Carpouter
Walter V. Griswold
Will M. Peterwo Law
Pondiston
Administritor
Frederick Striver
Alty
Addrew
Pendleton
Goort
Owen Anusie
Olaime
Cheraby
Homer J. Watts
Bors
Homer L Walore
T. D. Taylor
H. M. Cockburn
Puld Advertaermwun
A.D. Prench Optical Co
Kent Male
Walla Walla Wash
Frofersianat
F. Sharp
Cailsogaenuy
Omoe
A.B. Stone
Offian Fo Post Building
J. W. Welch
Athena
Peterson & Bishop
Preewater
Watts
OR. E. B. Osborn
McKillip
Commerceal Gable
Bigs
Mhoun Maln Gn
Reineman & Bradley Engineers and Surveyors
Weston Brickyard
P.T. Harbour, Mg’r
Weston, Oregon
Rude
And
Geneva
First National Bank of Athena
Dutch Henry Auction, Feed and Sale Stable
ST. Nichols
J. &. Broome
Cwm
Mate Amp Turan
Aveieina
B. Shapfer
HE. Korpee
Ferguson
Vios-Provident
Ferguson ML
WATIS
Lo Grow
Unsbier
TL F. Cannon
Onabior
First National Bank
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Minde
Northwest
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash
Bennett's
Merchants’ Association
Walla Wall
Wicht
Cstatutes
Union
Tei State ‘League
Otter
Somathlog
Rin
Tess
Miller's Furniture Store
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