Merchants urged to unite for Oregon City trade plan
A call to Oregon City merchants to form a Retail Merchants Association and run weekly sale days with unified prices and collective advertising. The editor cites Gresham’s model, aims to keep trade local, boost farmers’ sales, and reduce Portland’s share of the market.
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Courier
Wiig
Gresham
Oregon City
Clackamas County
Portland
Oregon
Aly
Sandy
Seon
Apeetineile
Confusing Pair of Twin Sisters Work as Hospital Nurses
The Misses Huby and Pearl Francis, daughters of Mr and Mrs V Francis, train as nurses at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland. The twin sisters resemble each other, causing mix ups as Ruby and Princess shift between wards 30 and 35. Known in Oregon City as The Twins and at the hospital as The Gems.
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Huby
Pearl Francis
5. V. Francis
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Ruby
Miss Princess
Mises Francis
Oregon City
the Gems
First Woman Elected to Barlow City Council
Mrs M E Tull of Barlow won a large majority to become the first woman on the Barlow city council, with husband Mr Tull serving as mayor and relatives William and Gass Tull as treasurer and councilman. Clackamas County also notes Gladstone electing its second woman official, Mrs G W Church as city treasurer.
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M. E.tull
Barlow
G. W. Church
Pure Water at Any Cost to Save Oregon City Typhoid Fight
A letter argues for an unfiltered water supply from a distant source to end typhoid, condemning small fixes and extra officials. It calls for a costly, pure source, urges locals to volunteer if needed, and warns that relying on the Willamette sewer risks repeating yearly outbreaks. The writer targets public health and city pride while urging action now.
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Walter
Portland
Oregon City
Willamette River
New York City
Hudson
Bull Run
Willamelte
Columbia
Big Lake
Lovte
Surenough
Martyey
Quurier
Texas
Brazos River
Willarmelle
Big October county bills include Coast Bridge Co payment
Clackamas county records show two major October expenditures: Coast Bridge Co. paid $2,342.73 and Oregon City Enterprise $745.62 for printing, as listed in the county court proceedings reported by Estacada Progress.
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Clackamas County
Coast Bridge Co
Oregon City Enterprise
Estacada Progress
Unseasonal Oregon Frost Draws Noted Youthful Coasting Scene
A heavy White frost blanketed parts of Oregon at the start of the week, an unusual sight for eastern observers. Local youths were seen coasting and sliding on white sidewalks fringed with budding and flowering roses, creating a striking early winter tableau.
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Oregon
First OPIKE 13 Driven Celebrates Railroad Milestone
Clackamas County marks a major milestone as the Oregon railroad to Molalla and Beaver Creek nears completion. The event featured the golden spike driven by George A. Harding, speeches, music, and community pride. Officials say rails are in yards and funds are in the bank to extend to Mount Angel, with Beaver Creek and Oregon City set to gain economic boosts. The Courier urges focus on future growth and regional impact while noting water safety concerns amid a typhoid scare.
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Clackamas
Mount Angel
Courier
George A. Harding
Molalla
Glackamas County
Beaver Creek
Liberal
Oregon City
Atkins Lumber
Couny
Clarifying Oregon City Voting Debate on Women Suffrage
A McMinnville Register critique questions a Glen- Oregon City misrepresentation about women on election boards. It denounces a false local claim of female involvement and urges better governance through truthful reporting and reform in public spaces.
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Oregon City
Oregon Ciy
McMinnville Register
Typhoid Outbreak Prompts Action by Citizens
The typhoid situation alarms residents who demand immediate measures to stop the epidemic. The text notes the strain on poor families unable to hire trained nurses and the danger from sanitary ignorance, with a movement under way to address the issue.
Give the Nurse Full Credit
Two young girls suffer typhoid on Fourth Street while a nurse’s constant care is praised. The Gourier editor recounted a nurse’s tireless rounds, noting nurses often guide recovery more than doctors, earning credit through vigilance and calm assurance.
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Fourth Street
Gourier
Wall
First Typhoid Victim Edna Prater of Gladstone
Miss Edna Prater 23 of Gladstone is described as the first typhoid victim from the illness in the area. She had worked in a woolen mill, fell ill a week ago, and died Tuesday at 6 20 PM. She came with her parents from Mace Idaho to Oregon City last June and the family settled in Gladstone. She is survived by her parents two sisters and two brothers and a number of relatives.
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Edna Prater
Gladstone
J. H. Prater
Miss Prater
Mise Prater
Oregon City
Mace
Idaho
Misa Prater
JT. Prater
Ridwards
Ciadatone
Carrie Gonnecke
Missoula
Maul
A. G. Prater
Duleh
Gal
Cheater Prater
Portland View Letter Praises Mayor-elect and Elevator Plan
W L Molloy writes in praise of Lyon Jones elected mayor and the planned free elevator in Oregon City. He credits Gourier and the Courier for plain speaking and urges continued advocacy for progress in the area.
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Gourier
Gourier Beller
Lyon Jones
Ceople
Oregon City
Courier
W. L. Molloy
Tree of Eucalyptus Grows in City Yard
Walker of Twelfth and Madison streets keeps an unusual eucalyptus plant, likely a rare in state specimen. The tree stands about two feet high, gathered during a California visit. it shows rapid growth and distinctive leaves. Once valued for medicinal uses, it also serves as a handsome ornamental feature.
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Walker
Twelfth
Madison Streets
California
Walker Ames
Oregon
100 Ton Cyanide Plant Planned at Ogle Mine
Local investors led by Tom and John Fairclough plan a 100 ton cyanide mining plant at the Ogle mine with water power to cut costs. Engineer Charles F. Spaulding, from a major Mexican cyanide operation, reports gold and silver in paying quantities with ore ready to mine. A stockholders meeting is set for Saturday at Knapp's hall to ratify the plan and begin construction.
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Ogle
Tom
John Fairclough
Bulldogs
Magnshman
Fairclough Bros
Wells-Fargo Company
Paing
Knapp's Hall
Main Street
Fairclough
Stockholders Meeting for Ogle Mining Goal bases hall Oregon City
Notice of stockholders meeting in Oregon City set for Saturday December 14 at 1:90. Engineers report to be read and proposal to install a cyanide mining system to be discussed and acted upon.
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Ogle Mining
Bases Hall
Oregon City
Don’t Take Chances on Water Purity
The Enterprise reports Superintendent Howell stating confidence water here is pure during the current epidemic. The note warns not to drink any untreated water and to boil thoroughly before use, as confidence from officials will not filter typhoid bacteria.
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Howell
Chris Schuebel In Grave Condition After Typhoid Operation
Doctors report Chris Schuebel remains in grave condition after surgery while ill with typhoid. Physicians hold cautious hope for recovery despite the critical state.
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Chris. Schuebel Dangerously
Less
Chris Schuebel
Frank Metatere a Deas sentenced for non support
Frank Metatere a Deas was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the county jail Wednesday for non support of his family.
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Frank Metatere
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Lhat
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Geo. Taylor
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