Town Splits Over Bridge Dispute In Estacada
Estacada residents face a battle over relocating the Clackamas river bridge. Opponents argue higher costs and loss of access, while supporters tied to Power and Railway Co and local business streets press for a move. The old span measures 105 feet with similar apron. the proposed new span would exceed 200 feet. Additional expense estimated at four to five thousand dollars. The discussion continues on page 6.
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Estaqcada
Estacada
Clackamas
The
Power and Railway Co
Hatacada
Oregon Water Power and Townsite Co
Railroad Corporation
Mount Jefferson Trip Clackamas Mazamas Leader Arrested
Mohler, Mazama guide, was arrested on cruelty to animals charges after nine horses showed signs of ill treatment on a Mount Jefferson expedition. Humane Officer Bradley filed the information. Judge Dimick released Mohler on his own recognizance amid ongoing inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Mohler
Mount Jefferson
Messrs. Hicks
Greffson
Mazamas
Oregon City Seeks Rail Link to Beaver Creek This Summer
Prospects rise for the Oregon City Beaver Creek and Molalla Railroad with a plan to build the first mile this year. Promoters including Judge Dimick Judge Ryan Mayor Caufield and others push rights of way by escrowed deeds to Beaver Creek. If not built within a year deeds return to landowners and stock books will open to invite subscriptions.
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Oregon City
Beaver Creek
Molalla
Seventh Street
Division Street
Holmes Place
Grant B. Dimick
Thomas F. Ryan
B.B. G. Caufield
John Adams
J. W. Sherwood
Buckner Creek
Newell Creek
Abernethy Canyon
Are investors being bilked by deceptive land claims
United States District Attorney Bristol warns Clackamas County residents that lawyers and timber locators exploit buyers in railroad land deals tied to the Southern Pacific land grant. He says payments of 40 to 100 dollars buy no real rights while the railroad holds legal possession and can thwart applications until the grant ends.
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Clackamas County
United States District
Bristol
Southern Pacific
Brig Tol
Railroad Company
Jonsrud Bond Set Over Wood Suit Accusations
Bert Jonsrud and others filed a bond for redelivery of 150 cords of wood attached by Sunnyside Fuel Company. Sunnyside sues for value and replevin, claiming gate damage and wood removal from a shared right of way. Judge Dimick allowed continued use in dry weather with caution to avoid road damage.
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Bert Jonsrud
Sunnyside Fuel Company
Jonsrud
Bunnyside Fuel Company
G. B. Dimick
Aogue
Sawtell Will Dedicates 7300 In Property In Probate
The will of the late Mrs. Margaret Sawtell filed in probate leaves 7300 in property. One seventh goes to Oscar Kayler. The remainder after small bequests is split equally between Ralph Sawtell and Mrs. Alice Tubbs. Will dated March 26 1966. Mrs. Sawtell died July 22 1907. A Molalla pioneer.
Summer School in Agriculture at Oregon State College
A week long summer school on agriculture for public school teachers begins August 26 at Oregon Agricultural College. Specialists cover animal husbandry dairy science plant work and other topics with demonstrations in fields and labs. The Benton County teachers institute follows August 29 to 31 in college buildings. The program aims to prepare teachers to instruct agriculture in public schools and notes the adopted state text book may require local modifications.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Teachjera
Benton County
State
Posebie
Oregon
Teachda
James Withycombe
A. B. Cordley
Cerie
Luke Bolla
A. L. Knisely
George Coote
Kent Hacteridlgy
F. Pernot Poultry
James Dryden
Contention Over Site For Estacada Clackamas Bridge
Divided sentiment over where to place the new Clackamas River bridge at Estacada. County court plans examination Friday after a Saturday session where residents voiced views. Debate centers on upper versus lower town location and related road costs.
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Clackamas River
Estacada
Watacada
Batacada
Dimick
Maddox Killed as Runaway Injures Daughter
A runaway wagon driven by H. B. Maddox on Seventh Street Hill caused a lumber load to crash, killing Maddox and badly injuring his 12 year old daughter who suffered internal injuries and multiple fractures. They were helped by bystanders and rushed to their Kansas City Addition home, where Maddox died.
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H. B. Maddox
O'Clock
Seventh Street Hill
Seventh Street
Singer Hill
Tenth Stréet
Southern Pacific Company
Maddox
Everhart
Ely
Oregon City Mills Lumber Company
Hastham
Jackson Street
B. P. Ketchum
Madox
Kaning City Addition
Wufferera
Surveying Party Heads for Coeur d'Alenes Expedition
H. H. Johnson and four companions including John Bradley Alec Brown and J Rittenhouse left Sunday to complete a surveying contract won last year. The party travels from Spokane to Harrison then up Coeur d Alene Lake toward their destination, with four packers in tow.
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H. H. Johnson
John Bradley
F. A. Miles
Alec Brown
J. Rittenhouse
Ceour d'Alenes
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Bradley
Spokane
Harrison
Coour d'Alene Lake
Marriage License Delayed After Divorce Ruling
Mrs Mary Kramein and Peter Joseph Irmen sought a marriage license at the courthouse on Monday but halted the action when counsel noted that her decree of divorce had been granted last April, with less than six months elapsed.
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Mary Kramein
Peter Joseph Irmen
County Fair Under Way as Preparations Begin
The first Clackamas County Fair moves toward opening in seven weeks. President Richard Scott and officers lead committees to secure reduced rail rates, invite local societies, compile premiums, solicit ads, and arrange exhibits. The fair runs October 10-12 at Chautauqua Grounds Gladstone with committees on grounds, speakers, stock, and permanent site planning.
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Clackamas County
Richard Scott
George Lazelle
Thos
F. Ryan
R. 8. Coe
A. J. Lewis
G. B. Dimick
Dimick
Laselle
Lewis
Imick. T. . Gary
A. J. Lowa
Maggie Johnson
George Laxelle
Gary
Coe
William Grisenthwaite
Fair Association
Scott
Judge Ryan
Dimieck
Oregon Water Power & Railway Company
Southern Pacific Company
H. B. Croan
P. Carter
H. Harrington
T. J. Gary
Ryan
Oscar B. Freytag
Enos Cahill
Andrew Gribble
Charles N. Wait
J. L. Waldron
Gladstone
T. F. Ryan
Pramiuma
Hops Contracts Taken by Zeiglers for County Use
Six thousand pounds of hops have been contracted by H. Herren, agent for Kenyon and Saxton, from Henry and George Zeigler of Barlow. The price runs nine to ten cents per pound with few contracts being made in Clackamas County.
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H. ©. Herren
Kenyon & Saxton
Henry
George Zeigler
Barlow
Clackamas County
Mechanic's Lien Filed Over Grange Hall Work
J. B. Hargreaves filed a mechanic's lien on the Clackatoon Grange No. 298 building and grounds. He claims $68.25 for 45 percent of days at one dollar each, noting payment due from his father George B. E. Hargreaves.
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J. B. Hargreaves
Clackatoon Grange
George BE. Hargreaves
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S. S. Mohler
PORTLAND RAILWAY, LIGHT @ POWER CO
C. G. Miller
Dept. D. C
Pristol
Corvallis
Ewes
Cove
J. H. Ackerman
W. J. Kerr
Ceour d’Alenes
Leii
U.S
Bank of Oregon City
Eastham, Patson & Co
C. N. Plowman & Co
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