Local Notes From Monmouth and Nearby
Monmouth correspondence reports residents visiting friends and handling business in Portland Salem Corvallis and Falls City. Local officials discuss sidewalk damage from roadwork and a petition to allow cows on the streets. Notables include Mrs Hilla Sherman and Miss Laura Adkins with travel to Salem and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Petiion
Laura Adkins
Salem
John Zigler
California
Local notes and notices from McMinnville area
Community updates list visits by Miss Kelley and Miss Hedges, moves and job changes, and school events at Oak Grove and Eastern Oregon. A dance at Independence draws a crowd while a masquerade is planned for April in W.O. W. hall. A sales pitch for Dr. Pierce remedies appears amid scattered health testimonials and ads.
Timber Cutting in Local Vicinity Draws Attention
Antloch residents Will and Clem Fishback drove to Salem on Monday while David and Edward Riddle headed to Garfield Washington for work. Over 100000 feet of oak timber is being cut into saw timber in the area. Mr Dagger of Hola visited the Wheelocke in the community Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Clem Fishback
Salem
Mr. Dagger
Hola
Wheelocke
Easter Exercises at Schoolhouse Featuring Local Preacher
Mabel Wheelock current Parker teacher spent Sunday with her parents. Maudie Mack from Monmouth visited with her brother W. H. Mack and family. Easter exercises at the schoolhouse Sunday at 1 o clock A.M. Rev L Green of Dallas Christian church will preach at 3 o'clock after the basket dinner. All invited for a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Wheelock
Parker
Maudie Mack
Monmouth
W. H. Mack
L. Green
Christian Church of Dallas
Electric Bitters Rejuvenate Philadelphia Man After Grave Warning
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts how three doctors had given up on him as his skin yellowed and pain persisted. A first bottle of Electric Bitters brought marked improvement and after three weeks he recovered, claiming they robbed the grave of another victim. Guaranteed at Kirkland Drug Co. for 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Kirkland Drug Co.'s
Improvements to Soap Creek bridge on Corvallis Independence road
Buena Vistaites praise recent bridge work on Soap Creek. South approach widened with dirt fills and new railing improves safety. The work is highlighted as a notable local improvement and a boon for travelers.
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Buena
Polk County Highway Plea Over Bridge and Road Conditions
The Soap Creek bridge on the Monmouth Corvallis road lacks a north plank causing a foot drop when leaving the bridge and a wrenching jolt when approaching from the north. A rough stretch along the Lochiammte road with chuck holes draws criticism. The note asks officials to improve the public highway for Polk County without personal blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soap Creek
Monmouth-Corvallia
A. J. Richardson
Becklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted by Kirkland Drug
An advertisement touts Becklen’s Arnica Salve as the best treatment for burns sores bruises cuts eruptions ulcers and piles. It claims fast sweeping relief and guaranteed satisfaction from Kirkland Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becklen
Kirkland
Administratrix Notice for John H. Baldwin Estate
Me Lucinda Baldwin of Independence in Polk County Oregon is appointed administratrix of John H Baldwin deceased. Creditors must present their claims verified by affidavit within six months to the administratrix at her home in Independence. Dated at Independence Polk County Oregon April 2, 1900. Mrs Louison Balowes administratrix of Johan H Baldwin deceased.
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Lucinda Baldwin
Independencs
Park County
Oregon
John KR. Baldwin
Wald Clty
Indépendence
Polk County
Louison Balowes
Johan H. Baldwin
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Ite
WW. L. Bice
Huber Lont
Moran
Portland
Bertha Allen
Sclemek
T’ Harlee
Corvallis
Keys
Chute
Hanville
Hugene
A. N. Halleck Fritin Rexford
Menéley
Liam Robertson
Lewis
O' Kelley
Simipaon
Pli Robertson
Grants
O'Kelley
Gordon
Lowa
S. Patagerald
Fulton
South Dakota
Willamette Valley
Hilla Sherman
Mr. Ebbert
Oscar Russell
Mrs. Church
Falls City
J. C. Rose
Airlie
Clara Bell
Mra. Church
R. Nebrbas, D. D. S
Onmouth
Empert
P. O. Monmouth
Miss Kelley
McMinnville School
Mine Bertha Allen
Mr. G. Adking
Mulkey
W. A. Bryant
Pearl Hedges
Oak Grove
Mrs. Johnston
Mr. Grrffin
Burrus Rose
Vsiting
Ackerman
Independence
W.O. W. Hall
Teesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
Kirkland Drug Co
Pierce
RK. V. Perce
Buffalo
N.Y
Merce
Penarite
Golder Medical Direcovery
Woerlin
Millerton
Ogulchess Co
Bern
Asry
Antloch
David and
Edward Riddle
Garfield, Wash
Kramer
Independence, Ore
Piret Pub
Laut Pub
W.R. Allin, D. D. S
Cooper Building
Ure
E. T. Henkle
Onncor
J. S. Moore
C Street
Via
Spokane ST. Paul
Duluth
Minneapolis
Chicago
Carcade
Rocky Mtnb
Dickson
J. E Phalon
Trav. Pase
A.B
Denniston
First Ave
Seattle, Wash
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