Ownership of a 51-Year-Old Oregon Newspaper Copy
A. J. Owens of Thompson Street preserves Vox Populi from Oregon City published January 2 1852. The three column issue discusses Americans versus Hudson’s Bay Company, the Fugitive Slave Law, district attorney Amory Holbrook, and a sharp critique of the Portland Oregonian editor Dryer. The artifact came to Owens via pioneer A. B. Holcomb, who settled near Oregon City in 1848.
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Owens
Oregon
J. Owens
Thompson Street
Vox Populi
Oregon City
Oregon Territory
Hudson's Bay Company
New Territory
Amory Holbrook
Hudson's Bay Camp
Portland Oregonian
Dryer
A. B. Ho
Stillman Heads to Portland for Court and Woodcraft Meet
A. D. Stillman departed for Portland this morning to appear before the federal court and handle private business. He plans to meet the board of grand managers of the Women of Woodcraft, which is meeting in Portland tomorrow.
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Portland
A. D. Stillman
Federal Court
Grand Managers of the Women of Woodcraft
Gwinns Return From East Tour Visits Chicago and Mackinac Island
J J Gwinn and Mrs Gwinn recount a trip to attend The meeting of the 100000 club of the New York Life Insurance Company at Mackinac Island. They describe Chicago sights, Harper's Ferry visit, and a contrast between crowded New York and tranquil Poughkeepsie. Weather and elevat ed roads noted. subway plans discussed.
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J. J. Gwinn
Mrs. Gwinn
Chicago
Officiiate
Observatory
Harper's Ferry
John Brown
New Fork
Personal visits fill Pendleton area social news
G W Richardson of Bingham visited the city yesterday with several others from nearby towns including Mr and Mrs C Barnett of Lexington and A T Smith of Bingham. The column lists multiple residents and their short sojourns, travel to farms and summer hosts, with notes on vacations and guests in Pendleton and surrounding communities.
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G W Richardson
Bingham
C Barnett
Lexington Am
A T Smith
Timmg Belts
Pilot Reek
Miss Eastman
Echo
Pendleton
Shields Park Program Delights Pendleton Crowds
Spectators at Shields Park enjoyed one of the best programs yet with Jewel Orr dancing and a holy scene finale. The show featured Monopeds Earnle and Honieger acrobatics, Dan McGreavy's humor, and a poly score that pleased attendees. Manager Nelson plans extra seating, venue improvements lagged completion due to carpenter shortages, and a Thursday change will include notable talents alongside the regular bill.
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Shields’ Park
Pendleton Alae
Jewel Orr
Ant
Earnle
Honieger
Uiming
Dan McGreavy
Funny Man
Audienee
Nelson
Atse
Grand Managers Meet En Route to Portland Session
Colorado leaders of Women of Woodcraft join Grand Guardian Van Orsdall and Legal Adviser Stillman en route to Portland for the annual board meeting. The party includes Dr Lillian Pollock and Mr Clara Hillix with others from Denver Florence and Los Angeles. A full board attendance is hoped with local Portland reception planned.
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J. L. Wright
Pollock and Hiilix
Colorado
Grand Guardian van Orsdall
Stillman
Welcht
Wamen of Woodcraft
Leauville
Col
Maragers
Lillian Pollock
Denver
Clara . Hillix
Florence
Portland
J. 0. Heimscheer
Leadville Publishing Company
Women of Wood
Erect
Mee CC
van Oredall
Eran
Order
A. D. Stillman
Board of Managers
Ora O Wilson
Pullman
Wash
Annie Hawkins
Toleno
Ore
Lilian Pollock
Ciara
Hillix
Florency
Cal
Fiorence Webbly
Los Angeles
Helmbere Ore Company
Taodelite
Suit for Unpaid Balance Over Lumber Purchase
Robert Forster, through attorney Peter West, sues Herman Kruger and Alice Kruger for $204.46 in lumber and building materials bought February 5, 1908. They paid $15.55 January 17, 1900 and $2 June 5, leaving $40.01 due plus interest. Plaintiff seeks remainder, interest, costs, and disbursements.
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Robert Forster
Peter West
Herman Kruger
Alice Kruger
Echo Cannery and Coli Storage Building Near Finish
The Echo Cannery and Coli Storage Company completes the main building and interior work soon. Citizens of Echo will be invited to view and approve the nearly finished quarters once interior sections are completed.
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Echo Cannery and Coli Storage Company
Echo
Regular Monthly Meeting Of The Commercial Association
The regular monthly meeting of the Commercial Association will be held this evening at o clock. All members are requested to be present.
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The
Commercial Association
O'Clonk
Unique Indian bungalow residence for Charles J. Ferguson
C E Troutman oversees building a distinctive two story brick cottage for Charles J. Ferguson labeled Amdoo style with rustic lower and shingled upper facades. The 28 by 84 foot structure sits north of the river near the Hiner across from Leon Cohen’s project and will feature a thatched look with projecting eaves and interior harmony to match the exterior. Sumpter will host a race meeting on September.
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C. E. Troutman
Charles J. Ferguson
Leon Cohen
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Dindinger
Wilson & Company
Gilpin, Langdon & Co
Tallman & CO
New York City
Poughkeepsie
Mackinas Island
New York
Gwving Wer
Vassar College
Hudson
Swift
U. S
F. S. Younger & Son
Charles Gerking
Athens
I N. Stanfield
Manyor
Thomas G. Halley
J i Vallehan
Alba
T. G. Halley Hue
Bingham Springs
Charles Frenel
Post Office
Foree
Mae
S&s PF Gould
Nolin
Mary C. Epple
Long Bach
Roosevelt
Walla Walla
Vincent
Iola Carr
Mieses Mouesy
Eva Belts
Miltot
Mra B. Roe
Hood River
Women OF Woodcraft
T & Deveps
Rigby-Clove Mfg
Maesters of Hogy Harvester
Sumpter
Vance
St. Louis
OWL
ST. Joe Store
W. J. Clarke & Co
Court Stree
Lion
BIG
Boston
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