Bank doors close as McBride sells out and Ladd steps in
The Merchants National Bank of Portland suspends operations on advice of the comptroller of currency after a run by depositors. Officers include J. Pratik Wateou president, R. L. Durham vice president, R. W. Hoyt cashier, and George W. Hoyt assistant cashier. McBride sells Palace Drug Store to Dr J D Plamondon. New paint and oil store planned by W Wilkinson, with G B Kidder as Athena store manager. Apple crop delivery rising, Blalock company as principal buyer, and extensive orchard shipments upcoming. Public notices outline bank action and Ladd & Tilton pledge to protect depositors of Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Portland
Tnda
J. Pratik Wateou
R. L. Durham
R. W. Hoyt
George W. Hoyt
J. Frank Watson
Merchants National
Merchants’ National
Oregon Trust & Savings Bank
Wm. McBride
Palace
J. D. Plamondo
Alfaira
McBride
California
Iron R. Davis
Kirksville
Missouri
Mr. McBride
Adams
Charles Bowling
Plamondon
Linnwood B. Russell
Baker City
W. Wilkinson
Walla Walla
McArthur
Main Street
Wilkinson
G. B. Kidder
Kidder
Athena
Asesual
Blalock Fruit Company
Athena Runka Fistolus
J. A
Portland
Title Guarantee & ‘Trust Co
Ladd & Tilton
Marqanm
Trust Company
W. M. Ladd
Mr. Ladd
Tithe Guarantees & Trust Company
Title Guarantee & Trust Company
Bank of Ladd & Tilton
Ladd
Land worth record as Watt sells Medford orchard
J E Watt sold a 40 acre orchard near Medford for 25000 dollars eight years after buying at 6000 to 10000 breadth profit per acre and high value in Rogue River Valley. Purchasers H T Hall of Newark N J and G C H Parker of California see a premier young orchard with mostly Newtown Pippins and Spitzenbergs. Next year production is forecast to double with rising annual yields. Revival meetings announced with nightly services and instructions, led by Rev. Chas Maxon and others. Wanted a woman to live on ranch and care for children, apply at office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
J. E. Watt
Rogue River
God
Chas. Maxon
O A G Defeats Oregon In Northwest Football Classic
In the finest game this season O A G defeated the University of Oregon 4 to 0 in Eugene. The win shifts the northwest title race as O A G forces a major upset and a 1900-student parade back in Corvallis. A Wallback Wolff kickoff and a strong defense sealed the victory amid a day of famous plays and large student celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
U. of O
Eugene
Oregon
Agricultural College
Leon
O. A. OC
University Eleven
North West
O. A. CO
O. A. CG
Corvallis
Cadet Regiment
Kugene
Oregonian
Wallback Wolff
Aress
Rates for Colonists to Pacific Coast Expire in October
Eastern points sold 2017 reduced rate colonist tickets to Oregon territory and adjacent areas in October, with 1373 to coast points. Total colonists by October reached 4229, as reported by Harriman’s Oregon office through late October, with sales centered to Portland and inland Oregon towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Missouri River
Harriman
Oregon
John A. Scott
Lanit
Portland Oregonian
Oregon Territory
Portland
Hood River
Dalles
Pondiston
la Chande
Baker City
Walla Walla
Lewiston
Clearing Paper At Its Face in Oregon City 1907
A letter dated November 7 1907 from Oregon City merchants accepts Portland clearing bone certificates in denominations of 5 10 and 20 as payment for goods. It notes no smaller denominations exist and suggests wider use would avoid cash needs for small change. Adams Rural Route No 2 operates to serve many patrons with thrice weekly mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Oregon City
Portland
Prook Borch
Pope & Uy
Joby Adams
R. Potvold
Fort Brow
W. B Block
Harry Waster
Ubarman & Co
Carter
T. J. Gary
Hurtley Bros. Co
George A. Harding Burmeister
George V. Wily
W. W. Myers
Howell & Jones
Andrew Rolgertson
William Robinson
E. Jack
Brown & Welsh
George Reddaway
Seeley
P. J. Winkel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Preston-Parton Milling Company
Athens
Athena Labor
Waitsburg, Wash
R. J. Boddy
THE
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
H. O. Mansfield
Toubhet
London
Wash
Adams and
Freewater
Northern Pacific Railway
Ita
Trais
A. D. Charlton
Pac. Ry
Ore
Merchants’ National, of
J. D. Plamondon
Palace Drug Store
Walla
Ladies of the Christian Church
George Myrick
George
Aberil
Gholaon
Hans
Serine Tenkage
Ballard
Mr. J
Clark
Denver
Colorado
Weltes
Shia Qough
Tarael Putnam
Dell Brothers
Rmixes
Oregon Agricultural College
Ora Rhodes
Rhodes
D. B. Jarman
Charles Norris
Willaby
Ftown
Norris
Dewn
Virgil Willaby
Pioneer Drag
Lerge Tumber
Fective
Elwor Haley
Carnar
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