Tragic double act shocks town as Carlisle kills wife then self
John Carlisle and his wife Ida May Carlisle, long known residents, faced a failed reconciliation that led to a gun duel. Carlisle shot his wife in the face and, believing her dead, turned the pistol on himself, dying instantly. The incident shook the community and followed years of domestic strife and a recent divorce granted to Mrs. Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carlisle
Ida May Carlisle
New England
Sher
Carlisle
Portland
Jefferson Street
McBride
Indus trial Club Meets At Mrs Wilcox Home
Ten members gathered Friday afternoon February 2 at Mrs L Wilcox home a charter member and former president. The group enjoyed dainty refreshments and a bouquet for Mrs Wilcox. Several attendees from local families and visitors were noted plus Sunday school reports and a festival of nations at Gladstone Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Club
L. Wilcox
Wilcox
Kenneth
Mabel Morse
Gladstone Christian Church
Mies Morse
Jed Yerry
Hugh Roberts
Morse
Local visitors laud Oregon country and cities
E. D. Hart traveled to Portland and Oregon City for business. Several Portlanders recently toured our area and were impressed by the country’s quality and livability. A. M. Milliron was in Portland and Oregon City in the past few days. Remember the debate Saturday night, March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Hart
Portland
Oregon City
A. M. Milliron
Taft Inauguration Opens New Era at Capitol
William Hownargratt of Osle takes the oath as the 7th U.S. president. Taft and Roosevelt attend ceremonies, with Sherman sworn in as Vice President. Parade, fireworks, and an inaugural ball cap the day in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
James 8. Sherman-Soand
Washington
William Hownargratt
Osle
United States
Mr. Taft
Fuller
Capitol
White House
Court of Honor
Roosevelt
O. O. Howard
Mr. Roosevelt
Senate Chamber
Sherman
Taft
Pennsylvania Avenue
Trio Walking Across Continent Heads to New York
Mr and Mrs Hildebrant and Frederick Lange of Seattle began a hike to New York February 12. They travel through Arizona and Texas, planning four months to reach their destination. The group carries 40 pound knapsacks and covers about 18 miles daily despite ankle injury to Mrs Hildebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildebrant
Frederick Lange
Seattle, Ward
Seattle
New York
Arizons
Texas
Araboro
Sommers
Wash
Progressive Association meeting and local business notes
The business meeting of the Progressive Association was well attended Wednesday evening. A. J. Maxly sharpens his spare tie by slashing on his ranch. We would like to see more people move into this country. A. Millicon was translating business in Portland and Oregon City this week. Mr. Lawless made a business trip to Boring Saturday. Dir. and Mrs. D. A. Hart and son ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Association
A. J. Maxly
Gac
Millicon
Portland
Oregon City
Lawless
D. A. Hart
Funeral for Reece Dougherty Sparks Community Mourning
February 27 marked a somber day as many attended the funeral of Reece Dougherty. The piece notes his unexpected death and the community’s sense of loss with memories from friends and neighbors.
Obituary and county life notes in stormy winter column
The piece recalls Daughn a Clydesdale horse once worth thousands and able to work blind, now gone to the boneyard at winter’s end. It blends local weather, tax talk, doubled labor costs, and social burdens with a cast of neighbors Mrs. Barkner, the Russellville teacher, Mr. Wingfield, and Mrs. Scott Carter visiting Oregon City.
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Daughn
Barkner
Russellville
Wingfield
Charles Brown
Scott Carter
Arthur
H. Daugherty
Oregon City
Boon
Mr. Lehman
Millinady
Garfield Grange Holds Meeting With Twenty Members
Garfield Grange met Saturday with 20 members present. Memorial resolutions were adopted for Mrs. Nora Looney. Y. W. Parker and others were initiated or elected to various degrees and committees. One application was received. A development league was planned for Wednesday at 7 80 p m at Grange Hall.
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M. N. Holder
T. W. Parker
W. W. Davis
L. J. Palomteer
Mea KE
J. Yocum
Mra
Sarah Palmateer
Mary M. Hold
Adit
Martha Davis
Dr. Adix
Nerwan Tracy
Ben
Local residents gather for surprise party and community notices
Mrs John Cerawfort and Mrs Frank Aldreidge of Ely visited Mrs Parker Monday. Rev RK Blackwell did not meet Wednesday evening at Maple Tree schoolhouse due to weather. Wednesday March 10 preaching planned. Mrs O W Swallow and Dorothy visited Mrs OC Reynolds Monday. Miss Emm and Olind Van Hoy visited Goldendale Washington Tuesday to spend summer. Frank Thorn of Portland visited G Gulliam week. I A Heater hauling coralwood to Oregon City. Lewis out through Springwater and Hlwood Saturday Sunday. Vrook Parker shipping potatoes to Oregon City and Portland. Anderson works for Mrs Ouro of Oregon City. A pleasant surprise party for Emma and Claud Van Hoy Saturday evening. Attendees: G Gulliam, Lawrence Mountz, C Van Hoy, Mary Davies, Mary Dickerson, Martha Mertacking, Emma Van Hoy, Mike Della Borkart, Roth Kanaman, Frank and Paul Moratoling, Olond Van Hoy, Lewis Davise, Olave Allen.
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John Cerawfort
Frank Aldreidge
Ely
Mra. Parker
RK. O. Blackwell
Maple Tne
O. W. Swallow
Ranghiter Dorothy
Reynolds
Emm
Olnnd von Hoy
Goldendale
Washington
Toeaday
Frank Thorn
Portland
Hie Ronch
G. Gulliam
Oregon City
Lewis
Vrook Parker
Anderson
Ouro
Emma
Claud van Hoy
Mra
Guilliam
Mra Lawrince Mountz
C, van Hoy
Mary Davies
Mina Mary Dickersom
County Court in Session Sees Routine Monthly Proceedings
The county court opened its regular monthly session on Wednesday afternoon with few matters of note expected to arise. The session aimed to advance routine business as the court proceeds through its schedule.
Local Reports From Oregon City and Clarkia
The text notes Mr Axin leaving Portland to plant fruit trees and Mr and Mrs Carl Stromgroth visiting Oregon City on business over the weekend. John bought a horse from AM Beck at Clarkia, and W B Bonney traveled to Molada last Thursday. weather hindered farmers from work.
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Axin
Portland
Carl Stromgroth
Oregen City
John
AM. Beck
Clarkia
W. EB Bonney
Molada
Tia
J. A. Stromgreen
One escapes by jumping during county road crash near Gladstone
A frightened horse left the road near Gladstone injuring Mrs. Crowell and Miss Morris. Mrs. Crowell died from a fractured hip and internal injuries after the Saturday episode. Crowell's daughter escaped with bruises and the other occupant sustained minor injuries.
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Misa Crowell
City Street Improvement Debate Divides Residents
City Council discussions on Taylor Washington Eleventh and Twelfth streets spark protests and petitions for and against improvements. The street committee was instructed to report on March 15. Hawley pulp and Paper Company permit drilling under the plank road was voted down then reconsidered and sent to the street committee.
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Taylor, Whaehington
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
Taylor Street
Mithor
Stroeg Committee
Hloventl Street
van Boren
Twelfth Street
Washington
Hawley Pulp and Paper Company
Property tax valuations disputed by Oregon City reader
A reader from Oregon City criticizes assessment practices arguing valuations exceed true market values and calling for competent experts to view and judge property. The letter notes parcels taxed twice their worth and urges the board of supervisors to correct perceived injustices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoitor
Oregon City
Board of Supervisons
A. Cheney
Colton News Notes From Local Residents
Jutte afok and Dolph Freeman of Cinoeod haw been busy plowing for Mr Johnson at Colton. Mr and Mrs Bonney of Meadowbrook visited Colton last week. Mrs Bergreen traveled to Oregon City last Monday. Danielson the merchant sent goods to Mr Pickler in the mountains. Kogstrom prepares to build a new house.
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Jutte Afok
Pheet
Dolph Freeman
Cinoeod
Mr. Johnson
Colton
Mra
P, Eb, Bonney
Meadowbrook
Bergreen Wan
Oregon City
Mr. Danielson
Maled & Fond
Gtore Goode
Pickler
Kogstrom
Don’t hitch your home in the rain advert
An advertising snippet from BK W Meilion and Co presents house furnishings with a notice placed opposite Court, advising readers to plan for weather when moving or buying.
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BK. W. Meilion & Cn
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HLD
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Aule
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