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Local notices and society news from the Paine Lumber yard fire to labor reports
Bandey evening 300 worth of lath in the yard of the Paine Lumber company was destroyed by fire. Loss insured. The Southside Turner society cleared a trie over 600 at the new hall opening. A new insurance office will be opened by G. W. Atbern and D. H. Rust. Attvar tion novelties in Zylonite and Celluloid sets at J. E. Holden & Co. Bareuther's orchestra to give winter concerts. Several residents planning extended southern trips. Mr. Griffith Hoberts and Mrs. Mary Ann Stephens wed at Mrs. Stephens residence. Grocers Blieser & Hallock sell Climax and Borax soaps. A. Luechenberger sells Borax soap widely. J. M. Emmons, former county supe rintendent of the poor, died of consumption. Charles K. Everett and Miss Myrtle Davis wed. Tax collection progress noted with common class delays. Kellogg family death noted. W. B. Brown reports local boot and shoe business steady. Diphtheria deaths touch families as community mourns. Misses Frances and Nana Jossce lh return from Normal school. Dot Freeman dies of diphtheria. City open to donations and hospital care. Rink openings and Nathan Pine posé organized with officers elected. Labor union notes including carpenters and cigar makers finances. Pacific coast carpentry outlook indicates a brisk spring season.