Splendid Holiday Shopping in Lewiston Churches
Lewiston merchants report record holiday trade with stock the largest ever shown and sales 25 to 30 percent above last year. Train schedules boost shoppers from outside, church decorations rise as six churches prepare Christmas carols cantatas and gift distributions. Catholic mass at 6 am marks solemn rites with new vestments and sermon by Rev P J O’Rielly, plus 7 am 9 am and 10:30 am services. other churches plan carols trees and children's programs culminating in gift distribution.
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Lewiston
Lewiston Mercantile Co
White Bros
Commission
Clearwater
Santa Claus
Catholc
Father Post
Father Sansome
P J. O'Reilly
Mr. Johnson
Otto Weisgerber
Walter Heitfeld
Mark Harris
Mary R. Erb
P. J. O'Rielly
Donzaga College
Spokane
The
Christian Church
Episcopal
Guild
Methodist Church
Rev. Gregory
Ely
Presbyterian Church
Reservation Farmer Loses 1200 In Casino Robbery Claim
James McVicker a reservation farmer and stockman reports to police he was robbed of 1200 dollars at the Casino theatre last night after drinking he alleges gangrene was put in his whiskey then he was found with only fifty dollars and coins. William Denny and Officer Conley rescued him and claim he had two large rolls of cash.
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James McVicker
Casino Theatre
McVicker
William Denny
Conley
Officer Conley
Kippen
Mr. Denny
Portland and Spokane turkey market hits hard times
The piece notes high prices for Christmas turkey at 30 cents per pound in cold storage, pricing out many people while suggesting cheaper options for those who want only turkey. It highlights a broader economic strain on modest households amid luxury appetite.
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Portland
Spokane
Civil Service Exams Offer United States Positions in 1902
The U S Civil Service Commission reports that for the year ending June 30 1902 there were 14 983 persons appointed from its registers, 4 692 more than any previous year. Examinations will be held in March and April at Boise to recruit young men and women, with many appointments made without political influence and open to those with only a common school education.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Announcement
Columbian Correspondence College
Washington
D. C
Boise
Lewiston considers extended city boundaries and new reservoir plan
The Lewiston city council proposes extending boundaries two and one half square miles with southern reach three quarters mile, western limit Snake river mid channel, northern edge half a mile north of Clear water, eastern inclusion of half Delsol fruit farm. A new reservoir would rise on the hill at about 125 feet above the present site to ensure water for the district. The town also reports a fire destroyed F Hanson mill home in Central Ridge, ruled from a defective flue. James Gibson, arrested on assault with deadly weapon charge, trial set for Friday. plus daily items including a department store gag about candelabra and Miss Anne Binnerd's holidays stay in the city.
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Lewiston
Eaves
Portland Rock Pile Aims to Curb Hobos and Drunks
The city built a rock pile where hobos and drunks must work six hours a day for two meals and a night’s sleep in jail. The Oregonian notes a daily average of 18 workers, yet hobos and drinkers persist despite the program. Bert Anderson of Fletcher visited the city yesterday.
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Portland
The
Oregonian
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