Albin Becker Wins Turkey at Greenwood Shooting Match
A sparse turnout marred the Greenwood shooting meet with Edward Brown toppling the turkey. Albin Becker earned a turkey prize, weighing about seven pounds and costing $2.70. Several locals and visitors visited Portland and Newport for various engagements while telegraphy study and travel plans continued.
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Greenwood
Albin Becker
Alf Brown
Davenport
Iowa
Ralph Martin
Winter rains boost crops as geese, farmers adjust
The piece notes persistent winter rains benefiting grain and hay crops while farmers prepare larger fall crops. Rev P R Aschlerman leaves for Menno Washington for a dedication sermon on Sunday the 22nd. Miss Katharina Dyck heads to Lind Washington for health. Miss Agnes Simmons to Meano Washington with sister Mrs D D Peters of Dallas. Turkeys face decapitation this week as local farming activity continues. Fruit trees arrive for many farmers and hill land plans include fruit and nuts this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Aschlerman
Menno
Wash
Katharina Dyck
Lind
Agnes Simmions
Polk County
Meano
D. D. Peters
Dallas
Spong Clodfelter Nuptials At Albia Iowa
Miss Mary M. Clodfelter of Portland Oregon married Capt. A J Spong of Carson Washington at noon November 20 1908 in Albia Iowa at the home of the bride’s grandparents Hon D H Scott and Mrs Scott. After the ceremony the couple left for a short eastern trip and will return to Oregon in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Scott
Albia
Iowa
Mary M. Clodfelter
Portland
Oregon
A. J. Spong
New Mineral Springs
Carson
Bride’s Mother to Travel with Couple After Wedding
The bride’s mother Mrs N O Clodfelter has been visiting with her daughter and will accompany Mr and Mrs Boong back to Portland after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Hedges
Dorris
Mra
N. O. Clodfelter
Com
Mr. Boong
Portland
Cavs Anthemum Fair Program Readings and Intermission
Program notes for the Cavs Anthemum fair outline events with a three minute intermission and a parish play titled Mistakes Will Flappen open to visitors from four to four thirty.
Oregon Fir Infuses Dining Car Interiors
John Sebastian Rock Island passenger traffic manager visited Portland and obtained Oregon fir samples to finish a dining car interior. A Rock Island president telegram requested samples finished in different styles for a car nearly completed. Sir William Van Horne of Canadian Pacific keeps an Oregon fir room in his Montreal mansion admired by visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sebastian
Portland
Scarecely
Portland Commercial Club
R. L. Winchell
Rock Island
William C.vanhlorne
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Type for Sale in Independence: 1h Ibs New Body for Half Price
Independent Enterprise advertises a 1h Ibs with a new body type for sale. Lightly used for under six months, the item is offered at half the original price. Written today for local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messner
Independence
Town
Monmouth
Chas, EK. Hicks
Independence Enterprise
Keep Smiling As a Key to Easing Life’s Hurdles
A Hartford Times note from a banker’s office extols a plain card reading Keep Smiling. A visitor recounts how a sincere smile helped a dying Indian hospital patient gain attention and recover, illustrating the power of optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Startford
Jnst
India
Calcutta
Hartford Times
Fee Bowls Replaced by Checks in Barristers Chambers
London Notes and Queries recalls the decline of fee bowls once common in barristers practice. Baron Martin of the Exchequer used one from 1880 to 1850, later donated to the Inner Temple library by his grandson. George F. Pollock, born 1821 and called to the bar in 1843, recalls bowls were used for cash fees on delivery of briefs.
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Baron Martin
Court of Exchequer
Bar
Inner Temple
George F. Pollock
London
J P Morgan's Library Reindexes Art Treasures
The New York Telegraph notes J P Morgan funds quarterly reindexing of his private library and bric a brac to guard against fire. It states he adds many valuable pieces to his collection weekly and hints at future high value deals as he steps back from public life and lets Wall Street come to him in his library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Notice of stock running at large violation and penalties
Notice is given under Chapter 229 Laws 1907 that within sixty days stock may not run at large. Penalties start at $10 for first offense and $20 for each subsequent offense, recoverable from the owner in a civil action. Funds go to the common school fund of the county. Dated November 10, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Dan McPeek departs Rickreall for Missouri visit
Dan McPeek, longtime employee at the local general merchandise store, left Wednesday for an extended visit with relatives in Missouri after several years of service in Rickreall. The Artisans of this place had a brief mention in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McPeek
Missouri
A Valuable Tip From Doctor Warns About Cold Remedies
A brief health note advises using Foley's Honey and Tar after exposure or at early cold symptoms to expel the cold from the system. It claims the remedy targets stubborn coughs, colds, and may prevent pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
D. G. Dove
Funeral Goods Offer Cheaper Robes and Caskets at Jasperson
The notice highlights Jasperson selling funeral robes and caskets at reasonable prices as a last tribute for departed friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasperson
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Dr. Allin
Dr. Duganne
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Walker & Lehman's
W. J. Kirkland
Muhleman
Derby
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