Secret letter confession from Wolf Creek postmaster tale
An old Oregon confession reveals a postmaster intercepted a love letter 15 years ago causing a marriage and long hiding guilt. J Smith, once in Wolf Creek and later in Portland, admits destroying the letter and seeks forgiveness. He joined the Tongues of Fire before revealing the incident and faces no prosecution.
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Wolf Creek
Oregon
Oregon Daily Journal
Federal Building
J. Smith
Portland
Smith
the Tongues of Fire
Husband Declares Contentment With Marriage in Court
Mr. Smith testifies his wife is satisfied and he has no regrets about their marriage. He adds he would choose heaven through the penitentiary with a clear conscience over hell with the burden of the intercepted letter on his mind.
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Mr. Smith
Heaven
Hell
Oregon Fishermen Win Temporary Basis in Columbia River Case
Federal court injunction extends to allow Oregon fishermen limited participation in Columbia River waters until the U S Supreme Court decides the Chris Nielsen case. Washington and Oregon dispute river jurisdiction. Also brief ads note New Life Pills and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and a used Oliver typewriter for sale.
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Oregon
Colombia River
Jane
Washington
Columbia River
United States
Charles B. Wolverton
Supreme Court
Chris Nielson
Enforcing Blue Law Leads to Mass Portland Arrests
Fifty store and shopkeepers, spanning most business classes except saloons, were arrested in Portland on a Sunday to test a 1864 blue law. Bail posted at fifty dollars each. no actual closing enforced yet as constitutional questions loom. The move followed DA Cameron urging enforcement against pool halls, cigar stands, and similar venues. Palace Drug Co promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for kidney-related ailments.
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Portland
George J. Cameron
Charles Gritzmacher
Gritzmacher
Notice To Creditors In Umatilla County Oregon
In the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County William McBride appointed administrator of the estate of Susanne Gagnon known as Susanne deceased. Creditors must present verified claims to Peterson Wilson Attorneys Athena Oregon within six months from the first publication. Dated September 11 1908.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Susanne Gagnon
Susanne
William McBride
Peterson& Wilson
Athena Oregon
Athena Press
Peterson & Wilson
Estate of Sylvia Gagnon Williams in Oregon
In the matter of the estate of Sylvia Gagnon known as Sylvia Williams a Cayuse Indian deceased the County Court of Umatilla County Oregon appoints William McBride administrator. He directs all interested persons to present claims to Peterson Wilson Attorneys Athena Oregon within six months from the first publication dated 1908.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Sylvia Gagnon
Sylvia Williams
Lit
William McBride
Peterson & Wilson
Athena
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Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Palace Drag Co
DeWitt
Witch Hazel
Palace Drug Co
Oliver
M. W. Hodkins
T. M. Taggart & Co
K. T. Kidder
McArthur
Howard
W. J. Clark & Co
Pendleton
First National Bank OF Athena
TSS
Ghalier
Bato
Oropon
Aerow
Cnahier
Jods Moone
Colburn
AEN
C. A. Barrett & Company
Athena, Ore
C. V. Baird
Main Street
Walla Walla
Pendleton Drug Co
J. A. Donaghue
U. S
Ontario Veterinary College
E. A. Vaughan
Thos Vaughan
Vaughan Bros, Dentists
Judd Building
Pendleton, Ore
Adams
J. Kirk
F. 8. le Grow
E. Koont2
J. Cashier
H. Cg, Adams
T. J. Kirk
D. H. Preston
P. E. Colbern
First National ‘Bank OF Athena
Sarah
New England
Roosevelt
Richard G. Badger
Boston
Ds King
Oren
Ano
Union Pacific Pullman
Oman
Ulenaae
Aoe
Walls
Dayton
Pomeroy
Ier
Ate
P.m. Coen Hosen
Walla, Walla
LaGrande
Baker City
Huington
Ore
The
Cracker Trust
Trust
Campbell's Millinery Store
Iseast Main ST
For & Dyspepsia
the Palace Drug Company
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