Christmas Letter From Kuhn Washington Describes Northwest Life
In Kuhn Washington on December 25 1904 D U L Phenicie writes to Michael Fetterhoff about a Christmas night visit with dinner music and games. He describes warm weather cows and crops near clearings and a new portage road to run boats along the Columbia River with a canal planned to reach Princeton Idaho. He notes land is claimed by settlers and discusses rail and river transport, government rights of way and prices, plus local politics and commerce shaping the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaaie
Michael Fetterhoff
DU. L. Phenicie
Fremont
Ind
Mallory
Dalles
Celilo
Cascades
Portland
Princeton
Idaho
Oregon
Portage Road
Coovernor Chamberlin
Gover
W. P
Washington
Spokane
Arlington
Teddy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Bob
Parker
Arie
Henry Gripman Dies After Short Illness
Henry Gripman veteran piano and organ dealer in town died at home Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. He had been in failing health for some time but was active until a few days ago. The funeral will be held Friday from the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gripman
We. Gripman
M. EB
Circuit Court Jurors for February Term
Grand jury members are Elmer Hobson Frank Munger Chas. Young Stephen Hodges Eugene A. Kogan DeWitt Salisbury Pettit jury includes Chas. A. Chapin Wm. Paxon Chas. Libey Alvah Spangle Eugene Abramson Stacy Lockwood Samuel Stover Chas. M. Hubbell Edgar Gundrum Frank Goudy Howard E. Purdy Charles Delancey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Elmer Hobson
Frank Munger
Chas. Young
Stephen Hodges
Eugene A. Kogan
DeWitt Salisbury
Pettit Jury
Chas. A. Chapin
Wm. Paxon
Chas. Libey
Alvah Spangle
Eugene Abramson
Stacy Lockwood
Samuel Stover
Chas. M. Hubbell
Edgar Gundrum
Frank Goudy
Howard E. Purdy
Charles Delancey
Fire in a Mail Wagon Spurs Quick Rescue
On a bitter cold Wednesday forenoon Lonnie Stiiler’s rural mail wagon caught fire from its stove while carriers prepared to depart. The “shucket brigade” quickly extinguished the blaze, but part of one side was burned.
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Lonnie Stiiler
Lonnie
New Bowhu Bowling Alley Opens to Interested Crowd
C W Buck starts a new bowling alley operation drawing an intrigued crowd. The outfit is a new bowling system bought from a Toledo manufacturer and the rolling of the big balls draws attention.
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C. W. Buck
Toledo
Tian
Patent granted for automatic contravoi ce rural telephone lines
A. W. Hammer of New Castle reports the Patent Office granted his patent for an automatic contravoi ce device for rural lines with multiple subscribers. The system disconnects other subscribers when one party calls another and reconnects after the conversation, preventing eavesdropping on rural telephones.
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A.W. Hammer
New Castle
Patent Office
Indiana Legislators Struggle As Session Passes Fourth Week
Special to the Eagle reports the Indiana General Assembly nearing end of fourth week with little enacted. Committees drive work amid debate on education reform and legislative procedure. Observers note governor and administration alignment influence, while lawmakers weigh the pace and scope of forthcoming bills.
Transfers of Real Property in Angola and Vicinity
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds with buyers and sellers in Angola Otsego Flint Steuben and Jackson. Transactions include 100 acres salem 1 dollar and 85 acres in Steuben with values from 513 dollars to 5100 dollars for parcels and Pleasant Lake Jacobs Township. Names include James W Nichols Eli Klink Arthur Winans James H Van Auken Catharine Ropp and Samuel Osterhout with buyers Ottomar Miller and Bert Welch among others.
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James H. van Auken
Ora F. Case
Pleasant Lake
H. May Weicht
Jay C. Lane
Angola
Catharine Ropp
Bert Welch
Obituary for Xaoma Larr Aged 21 in Indiana
Xaoma Laura Larr daughter of Jesse and Emma Larr born May 6 1583 in Williams county Ohio died Jan 26 1905 in Fremont Steuben county Indiana aged 21 years 8 months 20 days married Oct 27 19 to Chas Gifford of Marshal Michigan left to mourn her husband an infant son two sisters two brothers her parents and many friends She confessed Christ early and served others Funeral held Evangelical church Jan 23 at 2 pm conducted by Rev Renner
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Xaoma Laura Larr
Jesse
Emma Larr
Williams County
Ohio
Fremont
Steuben County
Ind
Chas, Gifford
Marshal
Mich
Sia
Evangelical Church
Rev
Renner
Surprise Birthday Party At Mrs. Ladds Home
A company of eighteen ladies visited Mrs. Mary Ladd on Friday to celebrate her birthday. The gathering included visiting, games, and light refreshments, with gifts such as a table cloth a toilet set and a picture.
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Mary Ladd
National for February presents Northwest life and Exposition
The February issue highlights the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition and Northwest life with bright photo spreads. It includes “Women Weavers of the Provinces” tracing old Canadian homes near Boston and entries on Washington affairs and Uncle Remus.
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Northwest
Provinces
Atlantic
Boston
Washington
South
Ethel Armes
Uncle Remus
Kelly Millec
Frank Putetita
Mr Mater
Day
Stort
Crayton McCant
South Carolina
Beary & Son Advertises Fresh Bakery and Provisions
Local notice from Beary & Son announces fresh bread, cakes, pies, and baking goods. It lists hot and cold dried fruits, oysters, candies, bananas, oranges, and assorted tobaccos to choose from.
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Beary & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Powers & Gibbs Florists
Ferrier Block
C. A. Moore
Taylor and Farmers
S. W. Duguid & Co
Fremont, Ind
B. OF. Chapin
McKeehen’s
S.C. Wolfe
Zipfer Brock
Taylor
IND Farmers
Ifes Bank
Beast Ocean
Susas Ball
Newt
Hall
Athie
Cyrus Club
Emmet d S. Cronton
Clarence Preerman
J.B. Parsell
NAL Bank
Berle BE. Taylor
Notary Public
Tagen Corp
Duskel Builiding
Chas. U. Sheets
Lint Bros
Agts
Sculepfer
Engtana
M. G. Fawkes
Wilkace
Notary Porlec
Tytie Hock
L.N. Klink
Farmers
Columbia River
Kuhn, Wash
Mike Fetterhoff
DD. L. Penicre
Circuit Court
State House
General Assembly
Indianapolis
Sneaker Reed
Hoven of Representatives
Mttle Lovis- Jateros
Asia
Olativa Neon
Bercte
Hanga
O Diffettian Commission
Port Canera
Eritelem
Rammieaion
Indianarclia
Indiana
Julia MA. Chinean
Cammiaplan
Nieg
Ron Choaeen
Neonla
Penesaiv
Miller
Anntag
Haan
Stata
Jose
Don Foukeh
Real Fata
James W. Nichols
Eli Klink
Ernest C. Klink
Salem
L. A. Hendry
Geo. Rinehart
Otsego
Joseph G. Chasey
Ottomar
Steuben
Arthur Winans
Calvin C. Miller
UV A
Jackson
Samuel Osterhout
Warren A. Arnold
Flint
Cyrus Cline
Samuel E. Osterhout
City Bakery and Restaurant
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