Has Found Mineral Brings Condon Growth Hopes to Ward’s Addition
P. M. Hanratty reports striking a new rock vein near his Ward’s Addition property while drilling a well. Experts see manganeese ore valued at 75 per ton and samples sent to the state geologist and a Nevada analyst. Rumors claim gold within the rock, suggesting potential for a new mining center if assays confirm rich yields.
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Thiele
P.M. Hanratty
Hanratty
Haneratty
Atate Geulugivt
Nevada
Henratty
Otters
Sudden Death in Mayville Claims Young McConnell
A young Mayville woman Mint Flora McConnell, 17 or 18, died Sunday night after tonsillitis and complications. Dr Kennedy lanced inflamed tonsil area, she grew heavy and fell asleep, awakening to find her dead. Deceased, a favorite in the community, held funeral Wednesday conducted by Rev Snall of the Universalist church in Portland.
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Mayville
Mint Flora McConnell
al McConnell
Mist McConnell
Kennedy
Wae
Snall
The
Universalist Church
Portland
Estray Notice From Condon Oregon January 1905
Estray notice states a camelopard shaped misidentified description, taken at a corral in Condon Oregon around January 20 1905. Owner M Hevavey of 49 Condon Oregon urged to prove property pay charges and reclaim or animal will be advertised for sale per law.
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Condon
Oregon
M. Hevavey
A New Project At City Council Granted Franchise For Electric Power
At a regular meeting last Monday an ordinance for KB T Hollenbeck to erect poles and wires for electric light and power was introduced and at a special session Tuesday morning the grant was approved. Hollenbeck plans to work with others aiming to form a company to develop a water power plant on the John Day river and transmit power to the city.
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KB. T. Hollenbeck
Hollenbeck
John Day River
Local notes on development plans and taxidermy exhibit
Street talk hints at Tacoma capital involvement in a major John Day project and other large ventures aiding regional resource development. Meanwhile B K Searcy showcases an extensive taxidermy collection, including deer trophies and Aleut items, highlighting northern Alaska and Pacific Northwest pieces.
Healed by Faith lifts Laird tale of Alaska venture
JOA, Laie, once a recluse here, returned with a Kekian goods collection and sold some to a local dealer. Mr Laird, a mining claimant near Nome, Alaska, recounts a spinal injury from an old voyage and a healing through faith after days of prayer. He resumes work in Alaska with renewed fortune.
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Joa
Laie
Thie City
Aluka
Laird
Alaska
Nome
Vooston
Condon
Alwake
Poisons In Food And Notable Town Inquiries
A fragmented notice warns that food can contain poisons and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure. The town of Rock Creek reports Mr. Win Head’s comments on railroad progress. Ex-pugilist John L Sullivan headlines lectures. County Superintendent McArthur conducts a teacher examination with assistants Mrs Lillian Stevens and Mr W F Allen. Applicants for county papers list several teachers including Mrs A H Wells and Maud Shipley.
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Win Head
Rock Creek
Tursday
John L. Sullivan
McArthur
Lillian Stevens
W. F. Allen
A. H. Wells
Maud Shipley
Bartha Trimble
Lora McKinney
Lena Talboy
Winifred Beal
Addie Hawes
Minj Nie F. Montague
W. J. Stebbins
Reunion of Civil War Veterans Hidden Near Northwest Town
In Thielty lawt Towday two Kansas regimental veterans, W. B. Myers of the city and J. Marshal of Colorado, unexpectedly met. A spontaneous reunion followed as old comrades recognized one another, rekindling memories from sixty years past while neighbors and friends observed the brief, heartening encounter.
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Kansas Regiment
Myers
Thiecity
Marshal
Colorado
Marshal Tae
Portland
Blemelee
Welehone
Mr. Marshal
Condon
Mr. Myers
Hawks Bay
Kansas
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Buckhorn Curio Collection
B. K. Searcy
Searcy
Dr. King
Keizur Ridge
Dim Allen
A. Rosell
E. T. Hollenbeck
Nella Hollenbeck
Aalem
Bert Welle
W. F. Watson
L. BE. McDaniel
Salem
Mer
Keeney Sanday
Fear Jarvis
Durig
Papore
Mary
Jane
Lord & Company
Gilliam County
Fisk
Keys & Cushing
Alville - Gash
G. FE. Wasson
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