Weston News Highlights Local Events And Accidents
Christmas celebrations at All Saints church raise 57 dollars. a Weston ball, with Mc Minn's orchestra, proves a success. Weston citizens defeat Weston high school in basketball 12 to 8. Mayor Barnes forms a committee to open Weston Normal in fall 1900. New Year’s ball planned with La Brache brothers providing music. Diphtheria cases minimal. a horse’s death after a road mishap occurs during a neighbor visit. Weston Bank shows strong capital and profits. A F and A M lodge officers announced for the year. Christmas on Weston Mountain attracts about 75 attendees with a large gift exchange. Dr Hoffman reports Electric Bitters cured chronic stomach and liver trouble.
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G Weetes
Gre
Child of All Saints Church
Weston Opera House
McMinn
Weston Citizens
Weston High Echoo
Weston Basketball Association
A. Barnes
Weston Normal
Weston
la Brache Brothers
D. A. Warren
Alex McIntyre
Athenna
Lawrence Lieuallen
Adams
Asa Domaris
Milton
Luke Holmes Heth
James Kilgore
Humeston
George W.W. Proebetel
Mayer & A. Barnes
Oregon Development League
Portland
William Hart
Reiden
Weston Mountains
Leon
Weston Bank
A. F
A. M
W. M
R. B. Hall
C. F. Ralfinch
J. W. J. H. Baker
R. Jamigon
A. F. Turner
D. F. Lavender
J. D
W. &. Price
LS Wool
Thomas J. Hagtyler
M. A. Haker
Avia
Weeton Mountain
W_ Hoffman
Harper, Waal
Taat
Christmas storm and local notices at Gardane school
Severe windstorm damaged fences and buildings as Christmas passed. Simonton family updates include Zelpha Simonton leaving for Whitman College, Roy Markham recovering from a dislocation, and Leona Taylor ill. Ukiah masquerade deemed a failure, prizes awarded, and notable travel plans to Portland and Walla Walla. School to close January 5. Miss Darr aw and Miss Maude Smith referenced.
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Fem
Christman
Matthews
Earl Simonten
Portanid
Ukiah
Mrs. Brown
C. Chapman of
Vinson
Mies Zelpha Simonton
Walla Walla
Whitman
Mies Anna Cate
Alta House
Pondeton
Roy Markham
Leona Thylor
T. Teal
Echo
Darr Aw
Maude Smith
Carl Chapman
Portland
J. Hall Ha
Mr. Hall
Voyage of Charles Netaoon Ends at Sea Port
Townsend December 29 The lumber carrier steam schooner Charles Netaoon, sailing from Tacoma to San Francisco, returned to port after a severe southerly gale. The vessel shifted its deck and a fresh water tank burst. The Neiwon carried 14 passengers. all were soaked as crew helped them. Owar Carlen and wife left the vessel with money refunded. other passengers sought refunds.
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Townsend
Charles Netaon
Tacoma
San Francisco
Cape Platbery
Neiwon
Owar Carlen
Beattle
Pawengers
Soil Survey Maps Fifteen Million Acres of Land
The soil survey department reports mapping 15,572,320 acres in the past fiscal year across 15 states with Rhode Island having the first complete survey. The study notes three main agricultural problems: alkali control in the west, proper crop-soil adaptation in the east, and fertilizer fertilization effectiveness. Texas experiments show new oilier tobacco varieties yielding 24 to 49 cents per pound with an average 10 cents. A new industry is growing as cotton is threatened by boll weevil damage and methods introduced by the bureau raise profits from 6 to nearly 20 dollars per acre. Also mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and dyspepsia, sold by Tallman & Co.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Soil Survey
Rhode Island i
Bureau of Polls
Sytem
Mineowner Houser Travels With Gold Brick to Portland
In Grant county the traveler Zoeth Houser carries a gold brick weighing five and one half pounds tied to a route toward Portland. He claims the ore mine at Present Need, with a five stamp mill, remains under bond. Baker City Democrat notes the purchase price is expected soon. Frank G Tigelow, Milwaukee bank president, settles personal debt at five cents on the dollar.
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Hridk
Zoeth Houser
Westhaturtaylen
Portland
Grant County
Houser
Lou
Bond
Baker City Democrat
Frank G. Tigelow
Milwaukee
Wirhaw
Pigelow Bann
Federal
Leavenworth
Coal Supplies Spark Baker City Friction and Shortages
In Baker City the coal drought worsens as shipments dwindle. An Ear of coal reportedly arrived but was quickly sold, with miners and mills scrambling for cantony coal arriving later in the week. Huntington sought relief via railroad cont, while residents in Tinker City faced stove issues and higher costs to burn wood.
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Baker City
Herald
Deaser
Huntington
Tinker City
Longest Bridge Span In St Lawrence Project
A civil engineering party including prominent figures arrived in Quebec to inspect the cantilever bridge over the St Lawrence River. The structure claims the longest single span at 1860 feet, surpassing Firth of Forth spans though carrying less traffic overall. It measures 75 feet wide, about half the width of the Williamsburg Bridge, and its capacity differs from nearby crossings.
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Quebec
Que
St. Lawrence River
Firth Or Forth
Devil Statue Seized in Replevin Case
Detroit dispatch reports Herman Merita’s statue of the devil, placed two months ago by Menez, was removed by a constable under a writ of replevin. Merita resisted, even threatening to smash the idol with a hammer. The writ, sworn by Warren West of Ypsilanti, covered labor costs of 61.40, part of which was for work on Belzebub.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Detroit
Herman Merita
Menez
Dita
Ward
Warren West
Ypsilanti
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury
Warns against mercury in catarrh remedies and praises F F Cheney Company product. Mentions Wall's Family Wife and Gladstone anniversary in London. Reports Torrington CT melee ends with a police officer shot and wounded, another killed.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Tolado, O
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Theney & Co
Wall
Anti Ppos Law Proposal to Restrict Public Passes in Oregon
Proposed Oregon anti pass law circulates for June 1906 initiative vote. It aims to ban public service passes or reduced fares to any person, with limited exceptions for mileage, commissions, or charity. Penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars and potential loss of office for officials, plus annual reporting by public services.
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Polpe
Peoplea Power League of
Oregon
Oregon Hall
Ward
Secretary of State
Uckel
State of
Puch
Busidherss
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Oreron Development Teague
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Simonton
Whitman College
Taylor
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Versa
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Pacific
Tallman & Ca
Paker City
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Gladstone
London
Willian Ewart Gladstone
St. Clement Dane's Church
Strand
Hume Thortyecroft
Royal Academy
Rent Siateamin Jn
Torrington
Conn
Tallann
Robert Newett
L. B Hull
Emerson
Steinway
A. B. Chase
Tam
Busines
Am Colling
Jesse Failing
Pendleton Roller Mills
Byers
Pendleton
Polydore Moens, Prop
W.D. Fletcher Rus
Court Street
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Union Pacific
Pullman Ptandard
Omaha
Kansas City
Pullman
Pend
Mal & Wypress
Spokane
Pendleton Paneeneer
Nest Bookans
Poerenger
Snake River
Riparia
Lewiston
Riparia Joll
Vanna Panty
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Ogden
Denver
M'Bride
Third Street
Paul Mimmerpoliduluth
Fargo
Grand Fork
Crookston
Winnipeg
Helena
Butte
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
All Points
Eas and Bouth
Japan
China
Northern Pacific
Aieamese Co
American Line
W Adams
Pend Charlton
Vorrieon Bis
Roslyn
U. S
Roslyn Woo & Coal CO
East Oregonian
Washington & Columbia River Railroad
St. Paul
St. Loula
Kaname Oty
St. Joseph
Potots
Sound
Rpm Woot
Rate
I. B. Caldwabead
G. P
Weesington
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