19 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Oregon City Courier
Location
Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
1
A heavy log rolled onto the Cazadero line near Nickum last Thursday morning but was stopped by alert motorman Elvin Schmidt and conductor Huntington who applied brakes and cleared the track. The 9 foot log weighed over 100 pounds and could not have been moved by boys. motive remains unknown as passengers remained shaken by the scare.
Evangelist J A McVeigh arrives to conduct special meetings at the First Presbyterian Church starting Sunday March 28. McVeigh is described as experienced, with a background in the newspaper industry and past publishing work.
James Munro died at his Oswego home after stomach trouble at age 63. Born in Scotland, he came to this country in 1800 and lived in Oswego since. He leaves wife, a son David, and daughters Margaret and Catherine. Funeral 2:30 p.m. at the family residence with Rev Moore of Cleckamas. Oswego lodge members of IOOF attended.
Detroit paper notes evangelist McVeigh now focuses on midwest and Pacific Northwest mission work. Secretary Stone of the Portland M C A praises his fearless gospel preaching and strong biblical delivery. Residents of Oregon City invited to attend for community uplift.
A reflective note emphasizes doing one's best daily. It frames heaven as a savings bank where the largest deposits come when no one is watching, urging quiet, steady virtue over showy effort.
The upcoming July 9 event in Oregon aims to showcase Beaver State life at the A Y P Fair with residents invited to attend and celebrate state pride. Organizers promise a full day of activities and community engagement.
A July 10 Portland Day is set for the A Y P Expo with Oregon Day on July 9 and a banner Oregon week ahead. Northwest states plan separate celebration dates to draw regional visitors while railroads advertise excursion rates. Idaho Utah likely Sept 15 with British Columbia week June 10 to 21, boosting northwest attendance through coordinated schedules.
Local council members pledge support for Pavito North West residents amid housing and service gaps. Officials outline steps to improve roads, utilities, and neighborhood safety while inviting input from community groups.
A meeting of the directors and officers will be held Saturday afternoon in the county courtroom to handle business matters. During the session officials will be elected for the ensuing year.
The Electric Theater, a pioneer moving picture venue in the city, plans raised flooring to improve sightlines for all patrons. Previously the stage and interior walls were remodeled, with Mr and Mrs Brooks also operating a picture show in Salem.
Corporal William Jackson of the Coast Artillery Corps stationed at Fort Casey is on a four week furlough with relatives in Oregon City. A former Barclay High School senior class of 1907 editor in chief, he rose from local National Guard to corporal and company clerk, earning recognition as a first class gamer. Sunday marks his birthday.
Mariana Graham died Saturday morning in Oregon City. She was born in Nova Scotia and lived as a longtime Baptist. Survived by three sons Arthur W Alden B and J Newton of Portland and three daughters Mrs George Fox Mrs Arde Morrill of Portland and Mrs William Andresen of Oregon City, plus two sisters and a brother in the East. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 pm at the family residence with Rev J M Linden of the Baptist church officiating and burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
After a period of illness Mrs. Mariana Graham, wife of Captain J M Graham of the Oregon City Transportation Company, dies at age 76 in Oregon City. Irving Hart, manager of the Methodist Publishing House in Manila, will lecture at the local Methodist Church on the Philippines past present and future from a missionary standpoint with Filipino curiosities displayed.
Mount Pleasant residents celebrate as the city near completes road improvements within the corporate limits. Work continues on the remaining highway using gravel macadam and crushed stone with a county crew enhancing the rest.
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and Oregon State Commission plan Portland Day at the Seattle fair with floats representing Northwest resources. Each float will depict local fruit and products as an Oregon replica. Northern Pacific Railway offers free transport from Portland to Seattle for exhibition purposes amid interstate concerns.
Eli Hubble of Gresham sues Rev. Pitts of the Free Methodist Church in Damascus seeking 10000 for alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. The case alleges the minister, a former prize fighter and gambler, befriended Mrs. Huddle at church meetings and at their home, leading to estrangement and Huddle’s departure. The suit, filed by Hubble and his attorney George C. Brownell, follows Hubble’s return to the city after dismissing an earlier filing.
George Carter and IL M Dyer were found not guilty of cruelty to animals after a Justice Court trial on Wednesday. Homage Officer Darwin Bradley led the case with Browneller serving as attorney for the defendants. the record reflects an acquittal despite prior arrest.
A woman considers how to balance expressing thoughts with restraint. She weighs the value of having opinions against the benefit of keeping them in check.
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