Read Shakespeare and Yellowbacks At Main Street Bootblack
A January 21 1908 item notes a bootblack near Main Street who reads Shakespeare and cheap yellowback novels while polishing shoes. Onlookers briefly observe his focus distracts customers as a dime novel draws curiosity. the scene reflects ordinary street life and a minor incident at the local jail later linked to a separate report of a man arrested at Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bootblack
Main Street
Union
Presbyterian Church
Martins Family
Malin Street
W. B. Jenkins
Office
Commercial Association
M. F. Kelly
A. H. Rugg
J. K. Keppinger
L M. Smith
Keppinger
J. C. Pritchett
North Milton
Lt. Rothrock
Humors And Skin Issues Cited In Oblique Note
Fragmentary OCR note mentions head rashes hands and falling hair with vague reference to Com asure preventive of un clogging of the pores. Unclear context, no clear person, organization, or event to anchor a full summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miri
Father seeks aid after son threats in welfare incident
Early yesterday afternoon the father asked authorities to help locate his son who had threatened to kill himself. The boy, reportedly under liquor for over a week, vanished after leaving his father's house and threatening self harm. He was found late in the evening after two sisters requested his restraint. his wife had reportedly left town recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilbrick
Old Pioneer Dead in La Grande Deaths
Jacob Zuber died after a Sunday fall that caused fatal internal injuries. A German native who came to Grande Ronde Valley 38 years ago, he helped found the Talon brewery and later ran a general store before retiring. Also noted: H A Carden of Athena died of paralysis at 78 years ten months. survived by six sons and a daughter. service at 2 pm tomorrow. burial at Olney cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Jacob Zuber
Zuber
Germany
Grande Honde Valley
Henry Striker Paiht
Talon
Masonic Lodge
H. A. Qardon
Athena
Mr. Carden
Umatilla County
Pendleton
A. M. Raley
Carden
Daugh
A. O
James
Fred
Athenna
Melvin
William
Wenatchee
Wash
Henry
Klondike
Potwine
Olney Cemetery
Local Advertisements and Property Listings in Milton Area
Amassed items include farm loans and local business ads for Grate and Gratz's eateries, Capitos, Tentsch shoe services, and Rees' cigars. Notices cover residences, land for sale near Milton, new homes, boarding, and a 23 section grazing/farm area with large sheep and cattle holdings. Community events mention a cantata at the Presbyterian church and a dime social. several residents report new houses or renovations and a local dance at Rothrock’s estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Howard
Gratz's
Joerger
Pendleton
New Dan's
Dr. Tentsch
Tentsch's
John Vinson
Milton
N. T. Conktin
Grate's
Phillips’ Resturant
N. T. Conklin
Raley
Alta Street
Rees
Patton
Oregon Daily Journal
Fragier’s
Hawley Bros. Hays
Maloy’s
Seafood sale and real estate notes in small town column
The item lists fresh seafood at Castle's with bulk stock hints at savings, rental offers include a two furnished rooms and a cottage for sale at 1500, a scarlet fever quarantine on Hart Stewart residence, a local farm rental or sale by A A McDaniel, a delayed westbound overland train, Blue Mountain Court No 2 initiation, and mention of Water Valley arsenal completing the largest gun in the world, a 16 inch weapon built over years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle's
Nolf
H. S Dorman
Ole Olsen
E. T. Wace
Hart Stewart
A. A. McDaniel
Wild Horse
Saxe Station
T E Pocatello
Blue Mountain Court
Tribe of Ben Hur
Watervnlet Arsenal
Fancy box paper in new shapes and tints at dry goods
Store advertises a new line of fancy box paper in various shapes and tints priced from 1c to 48c. It invites customers to call and view, noting continued sale of stationery blank books and office supplies at a dry goods profit.
Glassware Spring Goods Offerings and Prices
Our new Spring Goods feature Fine Berry and Fruit Bowls in new cut glass effects priced at 20c Fancy Water Jugs range from 20c to 45c highlighting affordable glassware selections for home use.
Local Shop Adlisting Bargains and Mounting Books
A compact newspaper item advertises sanitary toilet paper three rolls for 25 cents and new mounting books, along with paste ink and mucilages offered in complete lines. It notes easy pickup or checkout at the store.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teutsch’s
Fuslon Underwear
Man Arested
Walla Walla
Bettie
Hig Posse
Wil
Clint Hilwa
Atyehnine
Jall
Union County
A. Carden
Teutach’s
Forshaw
Ier
Cappen’s Drug Store
Main St
Court House
Wade
Asper
P. P. Collier & Co
Puller
Gene Laverty
Martin
Charles Clemons
Littl Pendleton
E. O
Umatilla
Morrow
Beach
Peoples Warehouse
Oregon
Pingree
Boston
Crowner Bros Telephone
W.J. Clarke & CO
Court Street
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