County Fair Opens Under Smiling Skies for Big Crowd
The sixth annual county fair opened with a sunny sky drawing a large crowd. Rides games and food booths awaited guests as organizers touted a wide lineup and community attendance.
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25 Sep 1913
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Oregon City Courier in Oregon City, Oregon
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Newspaper
Oregon City Courier
Location
Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
1
Clackamas County Fair Opens With Best Ever Show
The sixth annual Clackamas County Fair begins with extensive interior improvements, lavish patriotic decorations by M. Fleming, and strong exhibitor interest. Judges Dimick and Lee promote a busy four day program featuring livestock entries, horse races, juvenile events, and special days for Oregon City, German, Molalla, and Elks communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clackamas
Clackamas County
M. ©. Fleming
Portland
Holts
Fleming
Bic
M. J. Lee
Oregon
Pi Io
Lee
Grant B. Dimick
Dimick
H. H
A. I. Hughes
Logan
N. H. Smith
Hnrries
Oregon City
Osteopath Dr Van Brakle Row With County Health Board
State Health Officer demurs to county court choice of osteopath Dr Calvin S White joins Clackamas County Medical Society in opposition to Van Brakle appointment. A letter to County Judge Anderson refuses to recognize the appointment. The scene draws wide attention as Oregon Osteopaths back the doctor and condemn the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin S. White
Clackamas County Medical Society
van Brakle
Anderson
State Board of Health
State Society of Osteopaths
Oregon Society of Osteopaths
Portland
Valuable Horse IIILong journey harms a pet trick horse
Gabe Wolfe’s horse was taken by Albert Kidder and a youth companion to the mountains. The animal, a valued riding and trick horse used by Mrs. Wolfe, is in a serious condition after three days without adequate feed or drink. The harness found near Wilsonville did not fit, and the boys drove the animal hard over rough terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Wolfe
Albert Kidder
Officer Rescues Drunk Man From River Tug of War
Policeman Lee French confronted a drink crazed man named Wilson on the east bank of the Willamette River. After a hard pull the officer restrained the man as he prepared to leap, they wrestled amid rocks until French prevailed and the man was jailed. Wilson cursed French for hours after the rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee French
Willamette River
Lee
Wilson
Willamette
Lee Wad
Policeman French
City Eyes Englebrecht Acre For New Athletic Field
Live Wires met Tuesday to discuss securing a city athletic field to host track tests baseball and football. The council may buy the Englebrecht six acre tract just north of Oregon City forming a modern stadium if plans succeed. Main Trunk L Adams presided over a large turnout with promises of civic committee reports and by law updates at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee City
Englebrecht
Theroperty
Oregon City
Ganemah
Gladstone
Main Trunk
L. Adams
Committee On
Local Man Fined for Drunk and Disorderly on River Bank
W. J. Williams paid a $20 fine in municipal court for a drunk and disorderly charge after being released on promise to send the money from home. He later sent a check and a note stating he was free of all encumbrance to Chief Shaw who was surprised by the return. Williams had caused a disturbance along the Willamette River bank last week and lives some distance from Oregon City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Williams
Chief Shaw
Williams
Willamette
Oregon City
Canemah men thwart fire damage with quick rescue
A. L. Robacker and K. Parker found a burning automobile in Canemah and, after securing extinguishers, made a rapid return run down Main Street to save the sale from damage. They exceeded the speed limit and were nearly arrested for the maneuver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canemah
Frost Sues City for Police Vacation Pay
Frost and Steve Green filed suits against the City of Oregon City over vacation pay while on the police force. Each claims $35 and $45 respectively after council rejection. The men pursue court action to seek redress. For Sale hour lots and three room house Nob Hill Oregon City. D B Elledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost
Jack Frosts
Oregon City
Steve Green
Nob Hill
D. B. Elledge
Desert town Gallup shows open game of luck and vice
In Gallup New Mexico I found a wide open town where a bar hosts an open game with dozens of gamblers and dead reals. I watched tired men burn cash and time while touts push cliff ruins tours and auto hire at inflated rates. A desert stop turns into a gambling frontier tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Arizona
Gallup
N. Mex
Santa Fee
Gallup, N. M
Soldiers of Fortune
N. M
United States
Navajo Country
Winslow
Bac
Molalla Elects W. W. Everhart Mayor Unopposed
In Molalla the newly incorporated city held its election Monday with W. W. Everhart elected mayor. Council members named were W. D. Echerd Fred M. Henriksen William Mackrell L. W. Robbins A. T. Shoemake and I. M. Dolliver. D. C. Boyles became recorder Fred G. Haveman treasurer and Fred B. R. Coleman was chosen marshal. Voters were few and few women participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molalla
W. W Everhart
W. D. Echerd
Fred M. Henriksen
William Mackrell
L. W. Robbins
A. T. Shoemake
I. M. Dolliver
D. C. Boyles
Fred G. Haveman
Fred BR. Coleman
Marshall
Old Henry Found Dead Near Molalla Amid Murder Suspicions
The last Molalla Indian known as Old Henry, aged over 70, was found dead on a road near Molalla after a trip to Mount Angel with Harry Clark. Sheriff Mass suspects foul play. footprints match Clark’s shoes and money was found on him. Clark is in custody as investigators weigh murder theory. Efforts seek Christian burial for Old Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Henry
Molalla
Mount Angel
Harry Clark
Clark
Mt. Angel
Henry
Clackamas County
Mass
Fred
Washington
City Council Rejects Main Street Paving Remonstrances
Remonstrances against Main Street paving were rejected at a special city council meeting with only two kept for later hearing. The council cited late filing. Rh T McBain sought a $250 library furnace appropriation to replace a previous exploded unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City
Portland
Stone
Rh. T. McBain
Council
Moffitt Awarded Contract for Portland Right-of-Way
Jack Moffitt has been given the contract to grade about a mile of the right-of-way along the new Portland line. Work has already started and is contracted for completion within 60 days. Progress on the project is moving rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Moffitt
Portland
Reverend Smith Plans Rounds in Highland and Heard School
Rev. B A Smith will visit Highland Alberta and Heard School next Sunday at usual hours. He will travel by bicycle along the Hurricane deck to make his rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. Smith
Highland
Alberta
Molalla Celebrates First Train on New Rail Line
Molalla native crowds gathered last Friday for a grand celebration as the Portland Eugene and Eastern line opened with three monster trains and a maiden run to the thriving community in Clackamas county. President Strahorn led the speeches with guests from Portland and Salem, while notable figures and local horse Old Buck and Indian Henry were honored in the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molalla
Portland
Eugene & Eastern
Clackamas County
Strahorn
Portland-Oregon Oy
Fair Grounds
Oregon City
Robert B. Strahorn
Edgar B. Piper
Dimick
G. 8. Taylor
Molalla Pioneer
Robert &. Strahorn
Molalla Ople
M. J. Lee
Danby
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M. J
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W. W. Everhart
Moffitt
Rich
Edison
Edison Phonograph
Burmeister & Andresen
Oregon City Jewelers
Edison Machines
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