16 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
1
The column surveys varied topics from political risk to monuments in Colrain Mass, Benedict Arnold family ties, Civil Service calls for Philippine posts, and a travelogue praising Mexican peasant beauty. It blends opinion with scattered factual mentions of officials and historical notes.
Chris Evans of Evans and Sontag files for parole with Governor Pardes after ten years at Folsom State Prison. Officials describe him as a model prisoner while detailing sensational escapades attributed to him and partner in a high profile California crime case.
Incomprehensible fragmentary text mentions a ber opening and a person named J C Mount with references to pain and a remedy, lacking coherent context or clear events.
Harvey Lewellen aged 80 died at his son J Li Lewellen’s residence on Wednesday Oct 14 1903 after long illness. Survived by several children including J L Lewellen J T Lewellen and daughters Mrs Sarah Barklow Mrs Elvina Root and Mrs Lina Overhaltzer. Services were held at the German Baptist Church with Rev Secrist and interment in Myrtle Point Cemetery.
A collage of 19th century ads mentions JQ Stemmler, photo tent appeals, Buckingham and Hecht’s wares, Machiado’s overcoats, a Beulah New Mexico wedding, Hermann’s Bazaar fancy china, Gatchell's wares, forest reserve scrip for sale by Franci E Alley Roseburg, latest WOW shoes, Pleasant Hill basket social October 24, Jenkine coffee, Drain to Scottsburg line, Gardiner link, Buff Plymouth Rock and Black Monarcia chickens with eggs and prices, and Arago listings.
Heavy storms on the 9th and 10th reduced attendance but exhibitors delivered quality displays. Corn squash pies peppers and onions impressed. fruits jellies grapes peaches and apples also shone. Potatoes over 12 inches and a fine hardwood chair display drew praise while quilts and needlework offered variety. Money for premiums came from local business leaders supporting the Grange fair aims.
Walter Wyland and Charles Gay fought in a shooting affray at the Hotel Nazh last night. Wyland, intoxicated, attempted to take control of the bar. Gay fired over the bar and through a partition, but no one was hit. The pair fled. Wyland has not been heard from and a rumored hit by Ray's shot could not be confirmed.
County Judge Harlocker forwards health report to State Health Officer Woods Hutchison noting new law and delayed past months due to missing blanks. The September report lists deaths nine and births six, with 3 male deaths, 1 female death, 4 male births, and 2 female births.
Bucklen's Arnice Salve has worldwide fame for cures of cuts corns boils sores fevers, furnaces and other skin complaints. It surpasses all salves and is guaranteed to heal, available at NGW Perkina Creeciat.
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