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Newspaper
Ione Proclaimer
Location
Ione, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
1
A fragmentary notice describes a long vacant Main Street saloon building offered for sale. It hints at two objects to be auctioned, a fine seaside item and a decorative feature, set in a small American town, with unclear dates and details.
On Willow Creek three miles above town Mr Petteys witnessed a fast approach from a nearby engine. The whistle blew loudly and the blast frightened horses. The collision killed the horses instantly and threw Mr Petteys from the wagon. The engineer stopped the train but Mrs Ray Dr died Wednesday after the crash.
The Rome Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company reports a September 28 delay caused by an engine derailment in Heppner yards. A brakesman reportedly threw the switch and signaled the engine ahead. An extra engine, carrier and the mail and passengers arrived late that evening as the company did its best under the circumstances.
Fragmentary notes describe a county fair in Umatilla Morrow with pride and remarks on prize items and exhibits. The text is garbled but mentions land rye, garden displays, and seating or seating-related details at the event.
The Campbell Sanford Henley Company tract of 2000 acres south of Toneta passes to 2FE Russell of Californity for 80000 dollars. The land will be farmed using up-to-date methods.
Demonstration train by the Oregon Rail Navigation Company with best speaker slated for Tuesday October 26. Event aims to show farmers how to navigate new routes and offer advice. attendance encouraged for families with locations prepared.
The list shows students with perfect attendance for September 10 across rooms 1 3 4 and F. Karl Wilson traveled eight miles to school the farthest. A spelling bee favored Lillie Eden as the best speller. Some names and notes reflect misspellings and unclear details from the damaged source.
Public sale of a tract under General Land Office authority set for 10:99 AM on November 10 with the NW1/4 NW4 and related parcels described. Also notice of partial restoration of public land in Oregon under the Umatilla Project with withdrawal and entry details for multiple townships and ranges.
A rough listing describes 6 acres about seven miles from a Portland corner with electric line nearby. The property includes a six room house with water, orchard, berries, vegetables, fencing, and various crops. A second tract of 60 acres of tide land is mentioned with implied sale terms and mixed improvements.
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