Tragic Collision Kills Miss Leighton Near Briedwell
Miss Alla Leighton of McMinnville is killed when the Dallas passenger strikes a carriage at Briedwell station. Miss Eunice Lewis of Springbrook is severely bruised but recovering. two Sheridan youths, J Scully and E Whipple, are injured.
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Dallas
Briedwell
Alla Leighton
McMinnville
Eunice Lewis
Springbrook
J. Scully
E. Whipple
Sheridan
Miss Lewis
Leighton
Briedwell’s
Casey
Miss Leighton
Lewis
Rex
Claude
Newberg
Dr. Littlefield
Has Committed Bible to Memory in Fairmont News
William Frederick Jr a traveling salesman from Duluth Minn claims to have memorized the Bible from Genesis to Revelation at age 18. The piece notes his friendship with Alexander Rush and cites local option results and booster opinions about liquor control in Portland and nearby towns. It also records the death of Mrs C Christenson and details of her funeral at the Baptist church including scripture and songs.
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Fairmont
Minn
William Frederick, Jr
Duluth
Frederick
Alexander M. Rush
C. Christenson
Christenson
Martha Foaline Alson
Illinois
Oregon
Lafayette
Eva Graham
Portland
Anna Bergstrand
Amity
Bernard E
Olafh
Arthur B
Newberg
William Allison
This Place
John Allison
Dayton
Washington
J. A. Huston
Salem
Baptist Church
Jesus
Friends
Marriage Licences Mary Kuykendall Weds Frederick Hutchcroft
Mary L. V. Kuykendall age 19 and Frederick W. Hutchcroft age 22 obtain a marriage license.
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Mary L. V. Kuykendall
Frederick W. Hutchcroft
Fragmented excerpt hints at temperance critique in town debate
The passage discusses the impact of a temperance system on families and youth, arguing that better outcomes were achieved and old habits could fade. It reflects a local debate on policy and its social effects, with repeated references to trials and the potential for returning to prior conditions.
County court cases and education notes from Union County
The northeastern county docket lists Oregon Electric Co. v. H Fallman et al over a right of way through Rex area with building removal at stake. Divorce actions include Luta R. Smith vs W C Smith and Laura Douglas vs William Douglas amid contested grounds. Real estate suits surge. a yearlong boys course is planned and YMCA leads state education efforts with strong instructors and laboratories.
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Newberg
Oregon Electric Co
H. Fallman
Rex
Carey
Luta R. Smith
W. C. Smith
Springbrook
Mrs. Smith
B. A. Kirks
McMinnville
Clarence Butt
This City
McCain & Vinton
Portland YMCA prepares summer course for teachers
The Summer Y M C A Course in Portland Oregon reports over 1000 men and boys enrolled in education classes last year. Officials plan a greatly expanded summer school program with a course aimed especially at teachers.
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The
Young Men's Christian Association
Portland
Oregon
Pacific College Notes Visit and Chapel Highlights
Miss Bryan visited Tuesday afternoon. Charles Pickett, an old friend of President Kelsey, attended chapel last week. Rev. Greer spoke on crossing the plains in 1852 and pioneer life. Ralph Rees, alumni and future O A C faculty, discussed Agricultural Education in chapel Monday. Harold Mills returned to classes. seniors wore caps and gowns at chapel. Roy Fitch read his thesis on Alchemy the Precursor of Chemistry. Claude Newlin returned from Portland hospital and is recovering but can’t yet attend classes. Academy students hosted a reception for the graduating class with games, ice cream, wafers. honored guests included Eva Frazier, Mamie Coulsen, Esther Wallen, Vinnie Wallen, Daisy Newhouse, Bessie Warner, Elma Paulsen, Bernice Benson, Lucile Davis, Bennie Craven, Oscar Calkins, and Earl Paulsen.
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Miss Bryan
Charles Pickett
Kelsey
Rev
Greer
the Plains
Ralph Rees
P.C
Harold Mills
Roy Fitch
Claude Newlin
Portland
Academy
Eva Frazier
Mamie Coulsen
Esther Wallen
Vinnie Wallen
Daisy Newhouse
Bessie Warner
Elma Paulsen
Bernice Benson
Lucile Davis
Bennie Craven
Oscar Calkins
Earl Paulsen
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Eunice Lewis, E. Whipple, J. of Scully Sherida and
Evening Telegram
Klamath Falls
Calaboose
Mother
C. E. Fuller Paint Company
Black Beauty
Laura Douglas
William Douglas
C. W. Corby
Pacific College Notes
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