Retail listing of sewing notions and apparel items
A fragmented 19th century advertisement listing standard thread spools 200 yards for machine or hand use, 6 and 10c linings, ladies handkerchiefs, hem stitched handkerchiefs, fine 25c tuck combs, knitting cotton at 4c to 15c, feather edge braids, Turkey red cotton, children's rubber stockings, perfection hose, gilt edge brass pins, nickel plated toilet pins sizes 2 and 8, steel hat pins, alpaca yarns, children’s 25c waists at 19c, ladies 35c duplex hose at 19c, and import Shetland floss skeins at 8c.
Local Fur Prices Drop Amid Clearance Sale
A fragment reports drastic fur sale reductions with 75 items offered and only 23 remaining. Prices noted as 26.00 and 17.00 in unclear shorthand, indicating substantial discounts as stock dwindles.
Daring Train Robbery Near Paso Robles
A westbound Southern Pacific Sunset Limited was boarded by masked men near tunnel No 7 close to Paso Robles California. They battered the express car doors and tossed a safe from the train as it approached the tunnel. The haul may exceed ten thousand dollars with additional valuables inside the car. Express officials note the robbers likely fled toward local depots. The incident was not discovered until after Paso Robles and San Miguel stations, and no arrests have been made. One diamond worth about 500 was missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Sunset
Paso Robles
Cal
San Louis Obispo
Thiele
San Lucia
San Miguel
Wells Fargo
Wells Frargo Express Co
Express
To Mr and Mrs Arthur L Taylor a son
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur L Taylor at Blachley on January 19 1904.
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Arthur L. Taylor
Blachley
Death of Jos R Vertrees at Black Ley January 19 1904
Obituary note records the death of Jos R Vertrees at his home in Black Ley on January 19 1904 at age 70 years 11 months and 12 days. The fragment mentions a medical advertisement for Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets with price and sample offer at Lane's drug store.
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Slayter
Blackley
Jos. R. Vertrees
W. Ie. Lane’s
Prices for men\'s suits and overcoats listed
The notice shows price points for suits and overcoats at 5.50, 5.00, 24.00, and 33.00 dollars. It reads as a catalog or sale event with multiple garment price entries. No additional context or dates are provided.
Bargain Prices Listed for Waists or Skirts
A shopper reads assorted price points for waists or skirts. The list shows items priced at 10.00, 6.50, 3.50, 2.50, with additional figures 7.50, 2.63 and 1.88 appearing as part of a sale or clearance sheet.
Board of Regents Meeting At Portland Notes Changes
At the University of Oregon board of regents meeting in Portland, routine business was reported. The academic department was abolished as high schools now provide the needed instruction. University enrollment shows 20 academic students. Salary increases: Professor Stafford from 120 to 1400, Miss Slayter from 600 to 800, Registrar Gamber from 720 to 8900. Dr Boynton to remain as assistant to physics and mathematics for another year. Dr Friedel to resume as head of the physics department next September. 2500 approved for grounds improvements including cement walks and new driveways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon Board of Regents
Portland
Stafford
Mies Slayter
Gamber
Boynton
Friedel
Notes From Florence Snow Delights Local Youth and Mills Reopen
Florence notes report snow blanketing streets and sidewalks pleasing local children. C W Hurds mill resumes with added machinery, promising higher capacity though not yet fully efficient. O W Hard, William Kyle, Joe Fellman and others travel to Eugene for Kyle and Hard injunction hearing. Scarlet fever cases appear at Acme. Workers who sought employment at the Sound share mixed returns with scarce board and limited funds.
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Florence
Smail
C. W. Hurd
O. W. Hard
Wm. Kyle
Joe Fellman
Eugene
Kyle
Hard
Hazelwood Sale Again Changes Hands at 516 Willamette
The Hazelwood restaurant and bakery at 516 Willamette Street has been purchased by W. E. Bronough of Centralia Washington. He plans to move his family to Eugene and live there permanently. Former operators Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Osborn helped build a strong business during their months running the Hazelwood.
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Hazelwood
Willamette Street
W. E. Bronough
Centralia
Wash
Eugene
W. F. Osborn
Cresswell Items Roundup of Local Happenings
Jan 19 notes from Creswell report Goshen stage driver Clem Parker visiting brother Principal E K Parker, Herbert Franklin from Seginaw mill doing carpentry, J M Vokmar gifts daughter Mabel a piano, Mr and Mrs C L Weber visiting Youcalla relatives, voters registering with Justice Clark, Springfield ministers Gregory and McDonald attended Howe anniversary, ill child of B D Hawley, 70th wedding anniversary celebrations at M E church with Rev W J Gardner addresses and a bountiful repast, Teddy Roosevelt cattle news awaited.
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Creswell
Clem Parker
Goshen
E. K. Parker
Grandpa
Grandma Howe
M. E
W. J. Gardner
Fatal gas blast at Marion hotel kills several
A gas explosion at six this morning wrecked a two story hotel at the north entrance of the Soldiers' Home in Marion Indiana. Three were killed outright, six fatally injured and eight seriously burned. Listed dead include hotel proprietor Charles Beitel and Mrs Heltel. The blast caused a fire and total damage is estimated at 50 000, with bodies cremated before removal.
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Marion
Ind
Charles Beite
Heltel
James Devine
Kurt
Edward Gaskell
L. Hobbs
Thomas Twing
Paralyzed Blacksmith William McFarland Stricken at Dinner
While dining at his home at noon, William L. McFarland renowned blacksmith, was stricken by paralysis. He grew unconscious by 1 PM and remained in a critical condition until late afternoon. Dr. L W Brown treated him. by four o'clock he showed improvement and hopeful recovery.
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Wm. L. McFarland
Joint Installation at Coburg
A joint installation was held Tuesday evening by the W. O. W. Camp and Lone Fir Circle No. 136 Women of Woodcraft in Coburg Oregon. Officers for the Woodmen and Circle were installed by Mrs Blanche Taylor and Mrs Mary Smith among a short program and a fine supper served by local ladies. Several residents, visits, and travel plans are noted, including Abbie Johnson of Cottage Grove and Miss Irene Nickerson of Wendling visiting, and T. W. Tillman convalescing after illness.
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Coburg
W. O. W. Camp
Lone Fir Circle
Amos Wilkins
M. L. Hendricks
W. £. Wilcox
M. Bond
Soner Sentinel
Monroe Leach
Outer Sentinel
Chas, Cochran
Mra
Martha Skinner
Ed Allingham
Olive Bassett
Irene Nickerson
Wendling
Lottie Pengra
Abbie Johnson
Cottage Grove
Bertha Hendricks
Wm. van Duyn
Eugene
Roy Ballard
Owen Davin
California
T. W. Tillman
Meda Smith
Nebraska
Pretty Home Wedding Last Night at Hareb Residence
A quiet home wedding occurred at 266 North Lincoln Street uniting Marie belle Hareh and Dr. C. H. Atwood. The ceremony was followed by a supper and a large assortment of presents. The couple left by early morning train for Portland, to reside at 515 High Street after February 1.
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P. L. Harsh
North
Lincoln Street
Marie Belle Hareh
C. H. Atwood
F. Rowland
Humphrey M. B. Dared
Walter Wilson
Francen
Edith Gardiner
Arb
L. Hareb
C. HT. Atwood
J. D. Campbell
S. H. Atwood
George Tobey
Reuben K
Atwood
High Street
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Nation Department
Fara
Board OF Regents Met
Acme
Sound
Cresswell
Herbert Franklin
Seginaw Mill
J. M. Vokmar
Mabel
Mrs. C. L. Weber
Youcalla
Justice Clark
Gregory and McDonald
Springfield
Howe
B.D. Hawley
Teddy Roosevelt
Indiana
W. L. McFarland
Sap
The
Circle
Coburg Personals
Marie Harsh
First Clan
Yoran’s Shoe Store
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