P Albur t Dies From Dropsy At Monmouth
P Burt died at his Monmouth home on Saturday from dropsy while at his post as local agent for the S P Company. Born in 1854 at Yonesta Oregon he leaves a wife and six children: Mrs Burt B A Bush John and Jacile Buk of Portland Dewey and Lorene of Monmouth and Mrs Carmichael of Salem. Remains were taken to Portland for cremation per his wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Burt
Monmouth
Mr Burn
S. P. Company
Yonesta
Oregon
Aidrep
Burt
B. A. Bug
Jotn
Jacile Buk
Portland
Dewey
Lorene
Monnmouth
Carmichael
Salem
Man Refusing Aid Dies of Typhoid at Freewater
Freewater resident William Sanger died after a month long illness from typhoid fever. A member of the Church of God he refused medical attendance in line with church tenets. He had recently sold his farm following a perceived divine message. Formerly a hardware merchant here he had posted a sign offering free meals to the hungry poor near his residence by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater
William Sanger
Aéd
Church of God
Rebeccas to Celebrate Fifty-Ninth Anniversary
The local lodge of Rebecca members prepare to celebrate the fifty ninth anniversary events with plans for gatherings and recognition of past service.
Postponed September Event Set for October Lodge Meeting
The celebration planned for mid September was delayed due to busy harvest. It will now be held at the lodge during the second meeting next month on October 18. It is expected to be a very enjoyable occasion.
Squatter Set Fires Medford Forest Inferno
Forest fires across Crater national forest were allegedly started by a suspected squatter group. Supervisor M L Erickson cites evidence implicating several squatters and expects charges soon. He notes the discouraging task of battling new blazes as six fires were lit near Oat Hill in one night. Local office will press for convictions as troops return to barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Crater National Forest
M. L. Erickson
Erickson
Mr. Erickson
Orest
Oat Hill
Portland Eyeing Klamath Reservation for West Army Maneuver Field
Federal authorities review a large tract in Southern Oregon for a permanent maneuver camp to house troops from the west. Adjutant General Finger and Brigadier General Maus inspect the reservation, noting 30000 acres of timbered, varied terrain suitable for artillery practice. Congress may set aside the land and substitute other parcels if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Klamath
Congress
For Sale Two black horses and a bay horse
Two black horses four and five years old weigh 1530 each. A Cleveland bay six years old weighs 1500. One driving mare four years old weighs 900. For particulars call J Smith Bell 111x Monmouth Oregon 14-18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Bay
Telephone J. ©. Smith
Bell Llxl
Monmouth
Oregon
Fall hand bags arrive soon at Williama Drug Co
The store announces the arrival of a fall line of ladies' hand bags around August 15 and invites customers to wait for the new stock. The notice is issued by Williama Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williama Drug Co
Murderer Gets Fifteen Years
Marshfield reports Will White a young mill worker from Batdon sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary for manslaughter after a circuit court trial before Judge Wall in Coquille. The case concerned an altercation with his stepfather and an attempted insanity defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Will White
Wall
Coquille
White
Batdon
Trade notice seeks ten acres in Rogue River Valley
A terse trade offer seeks to exchange property for any item. Ten acres in the Rogue River Valley are proposed by Chas Hicks of Independence Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogue River Valley
Chas
Hicks
Independence, Oregon
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P.alburt
Polk’s Gazetteer
R. IL. Polk & CO. Beattle
Wash
Wao New
Bright
Leesey
ST. Louis, Bed
Stephens
Charles Edward Hicks
Ston
Westchester
of New York
Muhloman
Independence
Butler Produce CO
Zumwalt
Liberty Street
Willamette Valley
NESS
Terior
Hallberg & Company
Wr Hte
Salem Music CO
F. Bavage
Salem, Oregon
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