Up and Over Mt Hood Party Climbs to Summit
A July Hood River expedition led by A M Grilley with seven men climbs Mt Hood via the north slope from Portland, reaches Cloud Cap Inn for overnight, then ascends toward the summit with horses and guides. The group tours Hood River Valley, camps, and endures mountain mosquitos as they plan the final ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hood
Codenteak
Portland
Hood River
Oregon
Mazamas
A. M. Grilley
Mr. Cunningham
J. P. Jeager
Harry Jeager
Ms. Jordan
Portland Postal Service
H. ‘Aorunei Hawkins
Hood River Valley
Mt. Hood Lodge
Swiss Alps
Rogers’ Bluff
Seacetoin
Cooper’s Spur
Cloud Cap Inn
Vancouver
Pendston
Saturday Celebration Performance Delights Town Crowd
A balloon ascent reached height then parachute landings proved safe near town before drifting northeast to Chehalem Mountain. Parade floats drew praise, especially the Newberg Meat Co display. Robert F. McGuire of Portland spoke at the park as bands played patriotic airs. A Dayton beat St Paul baseball game ended 5 to 4. Rebekah Lodge ladies hosted an evening program on First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stes
Chehalem Mountain
Springbrook
Grant Heater
Newberg
Larkin-Princé Hardware Co
Newberg Meat Co
John Myers
Ed. Crede
Robert F. McGuire
Portland
St Paul
Dayton
First Streets
Rebekah Lodge
Military drill brings neighbors together for recreation
On a day of recreation and good natured hilarity neighbors assembled following the military drill. Patriotic residents of the U.S. A. helped organize the gathering and made the most of the occasion with communal spirit.
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U.S. A
Funeral of Mrs. Mary L. Hoskins
The funeral for Mrs. Mary L. Hoskins wife of J. L. Hoskins was held at home with Rev. Chas C Whitely officiating. The service featured a quartet and a short sermon, burial in the Friends cemetery, and attendees from Portland McMillanville and Santa Paula among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Hoskins
J. L. Hoskins
Chas. C. Whitely
Priends Church
Chas
Whitely
Omar Fendall
Pres. Pennington
Prof. Lewis
Chas. O. Whitely
Friends Cemetery
A. T. Blair
J. H. Rees
L. M. Parker
Jesse Edwards
Cary's Cows Win Gold Medals in 1914 Merit Tests
Oregon farms dominate the New York register of merit awards from the American Jersey Cattle Club. Ed Cary of Carlton earns three gold medals for cows producing 806 to 938 pounds of butter fat, and the W S Ladd estate of Portland gains one for 856 pounds. A Cary three year old earns a gold with 763 pounds. A senior two year old sold to Congressman McArthur yields 625 pounds for Cary. Carlton Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Jersey Cattle Club
New York
Oregon
Ed. Cary
Carlton
W. S. Ledd
Portland
Cary
Congressman McArthur
Parmers Creamery Co
Carlton Sentinel
For Sale Bargain Passenger Launch with Morse Engine
Bargain sale of a 32 by 7 foot passenger launch with 18 hp Morse engine and a 12 mile speed, capacity 24 passengers. Sold cheap on easy terms by L. B. Hilsinger of Dundee contact White 127. Willamette Club float praised at July 3 parade, with mixed impressions about fitness and conduct, noting concerns over content of its display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hilsinger
Dundee
Willamette Club
Reading
Cardilla
Oregon Cherry Day at World’s Fair Highlights Willamette Cherries
A report from the Oregon booth at the world exposition praises the Rogue River and Willamette Valley cherries. The Cherry Day events, with Royal Annes Bings and Lamberts, drew thousands and broad publicity. Officials credit local effort and state cooperation for broader recognition.
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Rogue River
Oregon
Willamette
Oregon Building
San Francisco
Dalles
Salem
Willamette Valley
W. A. Taylor
Marion County
Freytag
Calfornia
College Campus Portrait Caution Applies to Late Hours
Editor warns against youths and couples loitering outdoors late at night on campus. The piece condemns any young man and woman found in shadows or bleachers past late hours, urging proper reputation and modesty.
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Graphic
Resolutions of Respect for Rev. George C Ritchey
The church records resolutions honoring Rev. George C Ritchey who served since 1907 and helped grow the congregation. They thank him for inspiring faith, earnest sermons, and devotion, and express regret at his departure. A copy of the resolutions is to be placed in church records and sent to the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Ritchey
Megs
Brother Ritchey
Daniel Putnan
C. W. Sloan
Pioneer widow Mary Hendricks remembered. historic wagon in Portland
Aged pioneer Mrs. Mary Jane Hendricks is noted as the owner of the old wagon once used by her husband to cross the plains, now kept by the State Historical Society in Portland. The article also mentions Hendricks’ flint lock gun at the homestead and tributes to a cherry tree fruiting as Hoberg Seedling with disputed name by Father Hoberg. Remodeling work begins on a frame building between the McMinnville National Bank and Macy's Undertaking parlors to become a barber shop run by W. L Rinard with brick veneer front. Rinard previously operated a shop in Newberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Hendricks
Portland
State Historical Society
Mr. Hendricks
J. O. Rogers
Macy’s
W. L
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M. D. Hawkins
Royal Ames
Bings
Lamwrite
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