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Newspaper
Oregon City Courier
Location
Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
1
Local residents in Clackamas County examine public records to determine how many stood to gain or lose from an official examination process. The fragment hints at scrutiny of results and broad public interest in the outcome.
An unknown man assaulted Mrs. Tillie Wills in Canby Oregon early today and fled toward Barlow. Authorities traced him from Moc Minnville to Canby and then south toward a southbound passenger train. a posse pursued but he remained at large as reports spread.
A Wednesday 10 pm blaze damaged the Canemah Park pavilion area. Fire began in a shanty at the north end amid a nearly finished 40 foot rear extension and restyling of the old section. Incendiary suspicion lingers with carpenters displaced as losses reach about £100 while remedies for Spring Fever promo plague readers.
In a Tuesday circuit court session William Trevor seeks custody of his child from his ex wife now Mrs. Beard living in British Columbia. The wife contends Trevor files show the child with Mrs Bragdon in Portland while Trevor works at Idaho mines and alleges collusion. Judge McBride gives Mrs Beard 20 days to file counter affidavits. Court notes include William H. Hall charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and several foreclosures and a divorce decree.
Edward Peregrine Rands 1821 Tuesday afternoon death at his residence Oregon City born Lincolnshire England aged 83 89 moved to Beaver Creek 1877 later settled in Oregon City family survivors listed Funeral by Rev B S Bollinger at Presbyterian church at 1 00 PM Wednesday graveside Mountain View Cemetery
Advertisement notes Kimball pianos and organs as combining high artistic and practical demands with sweet tone and durable construction. Claims strong reputation among musicians and broad availability in multiple cities. Also includes brief local notices about Fair club planning and pamphlet distribution.
A contest affidavit filed by HP Campbell challenges Homestead Entry No 12071 dated April 6 1800 for a land tract in Township 74. The contestant alleges abandonment by heirs due to death of China Benn two years prior and lack of care or improvement. A pretrial hearing is set for June 10 before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Oregon City.
Oregon City Oregon April 30 1903 Exos Cant Treasurer Clackamas County Ore states money available to pay county war rants endorsed before October 1 1900 and road warrants endorsed before January 1 1903 interest will cease on the date of this notice
A column reports alleged plans for an electric road from Portland up the Clackamas toward Springwater then crossing the Cascades to Great Salt Lake. It suggests a large railroad company drives the project, possibly via electric power west of the mountains and steam east, with towns like Prineville and Burna tied to the route. The piece notes heavy grading, funding, and secrecy amid speculation on cross-state traffic and wheat country potential. It also mentions the Pacific Coast Congregational Congress in Seattle and local church events with Dr. Bradford speaking.
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