New Year Prospects Bright for Hood River County
City and county face a banner year with water works, paving projects, and a $500000 bond plan for permanent highways. County Court aims to issue bonds, build roads, extend a public dock, and improve shipping via the Columbia river while state court decisions may accelerate election timing and funding.
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Hood River
Culbertson
Supreme Court
Calkina
Eue
Jackson County
Moreland
Lower Cquitia
Mt Hood Eruption Report From Lyle Observer
Journal correspondent at Lyle reports observed volcanic activity on Mt Hood. Sunset showed thin smoke from the peak with a calm sky, then a night flash and glow toward Mt Hood amid wind and rain.
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Journal
Lyle
Mt. Hood
Misses Hawleys Millinery Store Sold to Mice M. of Portland
Mice M. of Portland buys the Misses Hawleys millinery shop. She is an experienced milliner and plans to provide high quality work and welcomes patronage. Regular Sunday excursion to Parkdale Pleat trip offered.
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Mice M
Lamb of Portland Tine
Parkdale
Irlenda
Butler Banking Company New Year Announcement Session
A brief New Year notice from the Butler Banking Company outlines upcoming events and reflections as the new calendar year begins. The column notes a pause for consideration and hints at continuing community financial service.
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Butler Banking Company
Local couple aboard steamer Roanoke amid sinking
Col and Mrs S F Blythe of this city were aboard the Steamer Roanoke when a giant wave swept the vessel and sank it after crossing the Columbia river bar. Blythe recalls the terror as doors burst, decks flooded, and one life waslost. Robert Stevens, a 24 year old Canadian electrician, perished after being swept overboard. Five women and six children were among the passengers.
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Col
S. F. Blythe
Roanoke
Columbia River
San Travelsco
Col Divthe
Department of Oregon
Grand Army of the Republic
Sire
Blythe
Donaldson
Shiloh
Corinth
Hhaliam
Robert Stevens
Atenna
Nearly 13 000 Acres of Orchards in the Valley
County Assessor Wickham reports the present county orchard acreage near 13 000, with 2444 acres of one year old trees, 1475 of two year olds, 156 acres of three year olds, and numbers rising for four to eight plus year groups. The annual plantings show rapid increases year by year, peaking at 2444 acres planted last year.
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Wickham
Hood River County Shows Dense Rural Population Growth
Census figures released by Director EE Durand highlight Hood River valley with exceptional rural density. The report notes urban rural growth disparity, statewide comparisons, and a rural population rise of about 2016 percent in the decade versus urban growth.
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Dana Durand
Hood River Valley
Hood River
Columbia
Marion
Maltnomah
Polk
Washington
Yambul
Hoodiver
Wacco County
Las
Crema
Erie
Urbae
Jo Wae
Alienation Suit Filed Against Hood River Doctor
PF Isenberg sues Dr. M F Shaw in circuit court claiming $45 000 damages for alienation of his wife Zelda PF Isenberg whom he married in Hood River April 2 1901 The complaint alleges Shaw persuaded Mrs Isenberg to visit his office ride in his car and travel east leading to the couple's separation and Isenberg’s distress and damages Mrs Isenberg residing in Spokane and employed there Meanwhile Shaw resident of Hood River for 17 years and health officer says suit reflects personal enmity and that most allegations lack foundation He has engaged W O Wilson and Clarke of Portland for defense and Mrs Isenberg is currently in Spokane
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Howard Isenberg
Elreuit
S$, W. Stark
M. F. Shaw
Mr. Isenberg
Zelda PF. Isenberg
Ins
Cale Locks
Hood River County
Hood River
Plainettf
Jane
Mood River
Edgerton
Wis
Theemet
Spokane
Wash
Shaw
W. O. Wilson
Clarke
Portland
City Council Hears Funds Assured for Water System Purchase
Fire and water committee reported local bank readiness to fund the water system purchase. Portland extension allows bonds to be issued by March 1, with funds forthcoming, clearing obstacles to the deal. Council discussed sewer district refunds, audit needs, and bond handling with a Toledo trust company.
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Fire and Water Committee
Chulrans
Banke
Barly
Metabera
Portland
Pacific Power and Light Company
Tite
Councilan
Portland Ordinaice
Apple Supply Seen Steady in Washington Markets
William Meister, Seattle commission merchant, estimates total apple supply at 2 frionds with grades and varieties in all districts not exceeding 200 corlonds. He predicts the market will stay steady for about two months after stocks in dealers and regulators are cut. Meister expects no further price rise. The Frank O’s announcement on pages shult interest every house.
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Washington
William Meister
Western Avenue
Seattle
Meister
Bel
Meieter
New Railroad Station at The Dalles Expected
The Dates Chronicle reports the O W and N Company plans a new depot at The Dalles opposite the Hotel Oates along the river, with Harriman contractor overseeing work. Details on exact timing and site are tentative pending official authorization.
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Dalles
O.W &N
Oates
Lewitt
Bethenny
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