Local notices and ads from a 19th century paper
A fragmentary collection of notices and ads includes job offers for piano and shoe makers, a furniture/paint show, a Crescent bicycle shop, a clothing and hat dresser, a dry goods stand, and a social event inviting clerks at a Walon ball. It also mentions half fare tickets for ministers, permit arrivals at the G R N depot, and various local services and sales in the town, around East Court and West Court areas. The text references Athena, Sunny, O C Rader, J. J. Comegys, and domestic laundry services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J
Clara Mathes Coming to Park Theater Engagement
Clara Mathes and the proplar company open a six night engagement at Park theater starting Monday January 18. They will perform Tennessee's Pardner and feature special scenery costumes and electric effects with a vaudeville act between each of eight specialty features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minas Clara Mathis
Park Theater
Tennessee
West
Avenery
Miss Mathes
Returned from California trip notes and weather scene
A. BD Stillman returns from California after weeks on business touring San Francisco Stockton and Los Angeles He reports the lower state burned up with drought and no rain in parts while Sacramento valley and central areas remain prosperous Dr C J Smith travels to Walla Walla for hospital consultation accompanied by his father S BR Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman
California
San Francisco
Stockton
Los Angeles
Sacramento Valley
Walla Walla
C. J. Smith
S BR. Smith
Cure a Cold in One Day and Trial in Hillsboro
A vague claim offers a one day cure with laxative and quinine and promises refunds if ineffective. Meanwhile Richard H. Kennedy is under arrest for burglary in Hillsboro and now stands for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard HW. Kennedy
Hillsboro
Local Favors Split Between Schilling’s Best Fans and Bugging
Readers are split between fans who prefer Schilling’s Best products and those who enjoy light hassle or practical jokes, reflecting divergent tastes and humor in the community.
Receiver sought in case against Beho Lands & Lumber Co
Edwin Ripper files suit in circuit court seeking dissolution of the Beho Lands and Lumber Company partnership with Maude Robinson and the appointment of a receiver. He claims $1,000 personal investment plus $400 additional funds, alleges Robinson manages the firm without accounting and that both he and Robinson draw large sums for private use. He asks for an accounting, winding up of affairs, and security of his investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uis
Eircuit
Edwin Ripper
Beho Lands& Lumber Company
Echo
Plaintif
Maude Robinson
Oher Arepie
Tie Midout
Wik
W_ Robinson
Athena Visitors and Local Greetings Abound in City
Personal mentions include T. J. Kirk and J. Kirk of Athena in the city for a short stay, Michael Ryan and Alberta Hughes visiting friends, G. W. Bradley from Athena. Milton’s DC Kirk and KT Motley in town briefly. Eugene Tausich of Walla Walla and J. Crawford visited for business, Miss Blanch Horn and F. E. Simpson also in town, with E. H. Hunt joining Koeppen drug store. Mr and Mrs C. S. Jackson and sons Philip and Francis return from Virginia and other Southern and Eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ryan
Athena
Behaan
J. Kirk
Athena Farmer
G. W. Bradley
Pendleton
DC Kirk
Milton
KT. Motley
Bualhi
M. A. Rush
Albena
Alberta Huah
F. E. Simpson
J. L. How
Freewater
Eugene Tausich
Walla Walla
James Crawford
Miss Blanch Horn
McKay
E. H. Hunt
Spokane
Koeppen
Virginia
Jackson and Sons
Philip and
Francis
Frenchman Desires Escape Amid Morality Probe in Vancouver
Vancouver police raided the residence of Desire Bothier, a French national, and found alleged innocent Parisian girls kept for immoral purposes. He was arrested on charges of luring underage girls from France under fake pretenses. A Paris bank passbook showed a 250,000 deposit. He attempted to flee the courtroom during trial, chased by the judge and others, and collapsed from exhaustion before proceedings continued.
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Vancouver
B. C
Polce
Desire Bothier
Paris
France
Hothier
Bothier
Cour
Popularity Story Tells of a Family Dog and Dolly Tale
The owner of a blue ribbon dog recounts a summer visit full of joy and sorrow, recalling how the dog and family shared meaningful moments. Ruth, eight, cares for dolls as Sister Margaret questions the age of a doll, noting Ruth’s certainty about her family’s ages.
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Neman
Blue Ribbon
G. Bernard
Admirttot i
Wwe
Bright
Orson
Washington
Ruth
Ruthie
Margaret
Ruthe
Chicago
Little Chronicle
Fragmented note misreads trigger theater plot
A fragment from Chicago Post shows a girl drafting a formal note for a theater invitation. A younger sister with an elbow injury peeks at a slot and declares it easy to fill. The line Philli said reveals the narrator’s habit of making a plot.
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Philli
Chicago
Shoes Invite Women to Try Longer Than Usual Pair
A brief item notes a new style of shoes designed to be longer than typical women’s footwear, inviting wearers to test the extended fit. The feature hints at comfort and fashion appeal without detailing brand or price.
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Teutsch
Cor. Main and
Alta
Cis
Thurviay
Toulach
Nolf
Howel Ape
Lessedy
Doles
Weat
Halle
Pri
Dane
Clara Mathes
Schilling
Eam OF
Tartar
Eppens
Price Drug “Store
A.C. Koeppen & Brothers
Echo Land & Lumber CO
T. J. Kirk
RK. E. Porter
Meacham
Buadhe
Mue
Silat
C. Smith
The
Boston
Pingree Gloria
Www
Minnis
Neumans Cigar Store
Baker & Folsom
Complete Furniture Store
Ince
the Hardware Man
Main Street
Bar
Gaing
East Oregonian
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