Education in Oregon 1859 era schools and academies
The article surveys Oregon’s 1859 education scene with details on public grammar schools, academies, and colleges. It cites Lebanon, Forest Grove, Albany, Sublimity, Yoncalla, Butteville, and Sheridan institutions, trustees, tuition ranges, and campus facilities as part of a broader picture of early education and religious influences. It includes reminiscences from residents about schooling and community learning centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra C. S. Wil‘lame
Wagene
Lane County
Receptor University
Paette University
Forest Grove
The
Oregonian
Abe
Willamette River
Albany Academy
Albay
Albany Institute
Albany College
Thomas Bearall
Delason Smith
Desalg Beach
Edward Geary
J. P. Tate
R. A. Crawford
Walter Monteith
John Smith
James H. Feat
Yoncalla Institute
Trustesa
Fe, & Applegate
Lindsey Applegate
John J .Long
W. H. Wilson
James Miller
Butteville Institute
Butteville
Marion County
G. L. Curry
Ely Cooley
G. Cone
J. W. Grim
A. R. Dimis
George Hobler
Wintering in California A. P. Craig Reports
Mrs. A. P. Craig writes from Alhambra California about enjoying the trip but plans to return home. December was cool with chilly nights and damp cold. They note Wal County practice on roofs and the children’s schooling and Kenneth diet before returning home at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Craig
Alhambra
California
Wal
Kenneth
Asa
Averills
News of a Long Life From Roseburg Father
Roseburg Oregon January 16 1934 Dear Friends. I recount key events of my life from birth in Kentucky in 1874 to illness and family moments. I married Maridh L Hamcar in 1903 and moved across Oregon, facing hardship and keeping a hopeful legacy for my children.
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Roseburg
Oregon
Old Kentucky
Maridh L. Hamcar
Sal Pracipate
Saber Mepe
Swime Creek
Paradise
High Eghesi
Entérprise
Syonna
Rare Hard Frosts in Sequim Washington Highlight Record
A dated letter from Mrs Henry Wriget TM to the record chief discusses Sequim Washington. It notes Sequim as western Washington’s irrigation pioneer area with thirty thousand acres in districts. Dairying remains main industry with ten thousand cows grazing fields.
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Wallowa County
J. H. Baker
Maynard’ Ward
George Craig
State of Washington
Sequim
Emmons Family Pleased With Baker Homecoming Letter
The Emmons couple from Enterprise Oregon express happiness with Baker Oregon living and receiving the Record Chieftain as a link to home. They recount moving from Waterprice to La Grande then Baker, noting Baker as a busy town with mining. They reconnect with old friends after visiting Enterprise and recall a reunion with Mamie Nelson and Mr. Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Ave
Baker
Oregon
Record Chieftain
Enterprise
Chieftains
Waterprice
la Grande
Baker County
Ape Mites
Hye
Bet
Baler
Miles’ Mattename
Nelson
Wallowa County Correspondent Sends Greetings From California
A sparse 1934 postcard from National City California reports pleasant weather, a small home with a bungalow and a few orange and avocado trees, and mentions friends and a coast trip of about six miles. The legible lines reference old home ties and ongoing communication with Record Chieftain readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif
Homecoming letter from Dan Cheney back in Walla Walla
Don Cheney writes as night editor for the Walla Walla Union describing his roots in Enterprise and his career path. He reflects on the Chieftain at Enterprise, the Wallowa bank robbery coverage, and the newspaper industry during hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com‘merce
Wallowa
Columbia
Walla Valley
Harry Maughan
Tommy Rathelig
Walla Walla
Arl Roe
Kerr-Gifford Co
Mrs. Rose
Robert
Bob) Hyatt
George W. Hyatt
Marcus Whitman
Frank Bruce
Wallowa County
Walla Alla
Don Cheney
George P. Cheney
Chieftain
Enterprise
Walla Walla Union
Associated Press
Oaker
Hng
Walle Walla
Pendleton
Astoria
Jess
Dan Cheney
Ghia region notes and travel wonders from Napa to Sanesnelee
Frank Baker reports from Napa about nearby tourism sites including geysers and petrified forests near Mary Idaho and Itledale Hot Springs. He notes progress on two great bridges near Sanesnelee and predicts faster highway access within an hour once completed.
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Teststia
Alles
Ste
Pat
Napa
Sanesnelee
Ant
Frank Baker
Move from Wallows to Idaho Town in 1904 Report
A 1904 notice says Rose Lent moved from Wallows to southern Idaho with parents in Lostine and a husband named Barney. They raised three boys and two girls in Prustland. J X Lent lives in Middleton and Rev C Heath, former Manterprise Mohosiete pastor, now preaches in Payette. the Lent family remains prominent in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Lent
Wallows
Idaho
Lostine
Barney
Prustland
J. x. Lent
Middleton
Manterprise
Cedar chests wrapped in cellophane prompt record wrap caution
A brief note notes Cedar chests now wrapped in cellophane as a parallel to pending wrapping of the Congressional Record in the same manner. The item signals broader concerns about packaging and presentation in official and domestic goods.
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Lasers Valley
Behosl
S University
Zentram Academy
Lebanon
Lins County
Smith
Davies
M.P. Deady
Fiat
Grubbe
JeBerpes
Age Creek Creek
Lee
Farmiers Hotel
Denth
Anny
Rosebark
J. D. Braughton
Braughton
Wash
Emmons
National City
Cal
Creetings
Home
New Napa, California
Stockton
Idaho Town
JoRar
Rodgers Garage
Et Motor CO
Ford
Plymouth
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