Outbreak at State Prison Sparks Fatal Shootout and Escapes
Three guards were killed during a penitentiary breakout as convicts Tracey and Merrill escaped and fled northward toward Gervais. A guard Intervened, a lifer aided, and a chase with posse and bloodhounds followed as townsfolk and authorities scrambled to recapture the fugitives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gervais
August King
Gervale
Merrill
Tracey
Salon
Frank J. Ferrell
Ingram
Bandits Pursued as Guard Reinforcements Rush to Scene
A patrol follows the bandits into timber near King's cabin as hounds force the search across about 100 acres. Sheriff Durbin telegraphs for help to Salem and Woodburn. Walter Lyons arrives with 15 National Guard volunteers, D and F Companies, to aid the pursuit.
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King's Cabin
Durbin
Salem
Woodburn
Walter Lyons
Oregon National Guard
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Dyspepsia
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for stomach diseases and dyspepsia. It claims many substitutes fail and recounts a testimonial of relief after a week and continued use, urging readers to avoid imitation products and to try the pills as a liver stimulant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of the Law
Isla Seen
Dr. Pierce
Toronto
Ontario
Tinamith
Pierce
Dr King New Life Pills Ad and Dee Simpson Oregon City Move
An old advertisement touts Dr King New Life Pills promising quick digestion and liver benefits. The notes also report Dee Simpson traveling to Oregon City on Monday and planning to stay for two to three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Simpson
Oregon City
Attorney at Law with Collections Specialty
A legal professional advertises as an attorney at law focusing on collections. Office is located at a resident north of Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Penrah
Attorney At Law
North of
Monmouth
Recommend Foley’s Honey and Tar for Coughs and Colds
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley’s Honey and Tar is the best preparation for coughs colds and lung trouble and that it cured consumption in the first stages. A. A. Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
A. A. Locke
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Spaulding
Harry E. Wagoner
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Deane
Jand
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Murray
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J C Gockerham
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James McCain
Zerelda Hayden
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P Bunker
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Block
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George Lowe
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Joseph Winn
S&s
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Falla City
JN Hartet
Montgomery Byron
Commissioners’ Court
Jas Wooden County Road
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John Quirk
James Savage
H G Campbell
Dallas
Alva Byers
J. A. Byers
Hood River
Mr. Avery
Independence
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Lewinville, Or
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