Portland Letters Describe Life In 19th Century Oregon Town
A fragmentary letter from Portland, Oregon, sketches daily life in the Willamette city. It notes population around 95,000, eating cheaply at several 10 cent restaurants, high water from the Columbia River, and a potential city carrier exam on July 18 at the Custom House. The writer also shares casual observations about local fish markets, street life, and notable buildings like the City Hall and Nat Bank.
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Oregon
Daan
Columbia River
Willamette
Columbia
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Rss
Marlon
Porter House
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Gammerce
Nat’ Bank
Custom House
High School Entertainment Program at Elgin Opera House
In Portland Oregon, residents hear about weather signaling displays at the post office and a rural carrier network, detailing flag meanings for fair, rain, snow, and cold waves. The Elgin opera house hosts a two-part high school program featuring recitations, vocal solos, duets, and piano pieces by Amelia Even, Alma Bakeman, Susie Carter, Glauce Fothergill, Laura Mallwitz, Hilda Schon, Anna Murhernthaler, and others with piece titles referencing Seven Times One to Seven Times Seven.
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Hans Keiser
Mata
Postolice
Lonch
U. S. Department To Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Amelia Even
Wssay
Cesae Cess
Ole Lawson
Miss Nerrig Briarr
Evael Hanninaon
Ealma Bakeman
Messrs
Thoma & Weiele Optimism
Susie Carter
Miss Buskerr
Bens
Nickuaus
Romines
Ered Ebbet
Eens
Selma Weibel
Laura
Mallwitz
Hulda Schoni
Eevee Es
Anna Murhernthaler
Sohort
Elgin Bags Home Win Over Postville 8 to 7
Elgin tops Postville 8 to 7 in a schoolyard game marked by sporadic scoring and enthusiastic cheering. Elgin started strong, Postville countered with two runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth, while both sides saw rough play and a few close outs as spectators enjoyed better attendance than prior games.
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Postville
Elgin High Schoel
Wok
Te Rooters
Postvilla
Rev Rice Lectures Stir Elgin Audience
Friday evening in Elgin featured Rav Tice of West Union delivering a wide ranging address titled A dead lion was five day. He urged living with present purpose, forging ahead, and leaving the past behind. The talk inspired O B S members and drew public interest in hearing the talented young orator.
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Elgin
Rav. Tice
West Union
Nandter
Alond Sudge
O. B.S
Children Day Observed at German Baptist Church
Children Day exercises were held at the German Baptist church with a well prepared program and a large attentive crowd. Music recitations and vocal lessons featured. the event was praised as one of the best and most enjoyed gatherings of its kind in the city.
Marriage Licenses and Local Proposals At Clermont
The notice lists several marriage licenses including Fred W Schneider with Grace M Moyt and others. It mentions property for sale related to John Christ, Sr and notes farm use plans. A large group of citizens plan a propétationad reception in Clermont on Friday this week.
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John
John Christ, Sr
Onr
Clermont Friday
Thia
Iveek
Democratic Convention Delegates Named in Payetto County
The Democratic convention at the West Union courthouse on Tuesday June 9 appointed delegates to the State Convention in Nes Alpines on June 24 and to a sanitary convention at a later date. Temporary officers were named, credentials reported, and permanent organization planned. Deliberations set up committees to select delegates and assign twenty delegates per meeting. The county central committee members include W I Vinten representing Pleasant Valley township. The chairman position was postponed until the next meeting. Thos Loftus remains as acting chair.
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Democraty
Payetto County
Court House
Othe
Pleasant Valley Township
Couney
Thos. Loftus
Rattlers Reported in Neighborhood as Attacks Increase
The article notes two more rattlesnakes killed in the neighborhood with reports of increased snake activity this year. John Berger was plowing when horses balked near the grass by a fence. a rattlesnake was found under a brush pile after a clod was thrown and was killed. John Desart killed a rattlesnake he found while moving wood from a tank, taking its seven rattles as a trophy.
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John Berger
John
John Desart
Nicklaus
Surprise wedding reception for Bhaffer couple at Dekalb home
Friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. A. Bhaffer on returning from their Dekalb wedding. The 160 hall hosted a large crowd that greeted the couple with games and socializing. Cream and cake were served at midnight before guests departed early morning, wishing the couple prosperity and happiness.
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A. Bhaffer
Dekalb
Hall
Holzer
Mra. Shalker
Bridu
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