Local Trade and Pharmacy Notices Abound
A collection of 19th century brief advertisements and notices for cigars, tonics, groceries, dairy and meat products, house furnishings, lodging, and patent medicines. Listings include vendors such as Badley & Zehner, Schwars and Greulich, K. Martins, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, and Tallman & Co. highlighting products, services, and contact hints across the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badley & Zehner
Peter West
Hest
Dr. Whitaker
Dutton
Black
H. J. Kean
Schwars and
Greulich
Young America
K. Martin's
Demott's
Columbia
Main Street
X. Schempp
Smith
Lewis Street
Eve Demott
Tallman & Co
DeWits
DeWite
Local Advertisements and Notices Sparsely Read
A miscellaneous early 20th century page shows shop ads for books, silverware, school supplies, furniture, and garish novelty items. It notes rent offerings on Chestnut street, a docket for circuit court next week, and mentions ship subscriptions and liver remedies. Also mentions weather, a lumber and hack yard, a poetry-styled item, and a mining of local prices.
Death of Eli Stewart Resident of Umatilla County
Pioneer Eli Stewart died at his son Harold Stewart's Stewart stage station between Pendleton and Ukiah. Born in Ohio August 3, 1800s, he traveled west and settled in the Willamette Valley before moving to Umatilla County in spring. Survived by Harold and Richard Stewart. services to be held at Miat Rock at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Stewart
Harold Stewart
Stewart
Pendieton
Aga Ukiah
Ohio
Plains
Willamette Valley
Umatilla County
Feu
Amd
Hireeek Anihey
Harold
Richard Aurvive
Susanville
Chant County
Win Stewart
Tullman & Company
Carstewart
T. C. Tayior
Miat Rock
Jaseel
Unclear Local Notices Highlight Pendleton Visitors and Errands
A jumble of names and errands from Pendleton includes Milton constable W Dykes visiting Pendleton, Miss dna Metlinn recovering from pleurisy, Johny Harrison in Pendleton, and Al Ankeny tied to a mining claim at Somanville. Other items mention visits to Walla Walla, Portland trips, and a banquet for M M Moreliud, with scattered references to local businesses and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
W. Dykes
Milton
Pendleton
Dna Metlinn
Complescent
Johny Harrison
Milot Rock
al Ankeny
Joan Pendicton
Somanville
Rees Heyenek
Pembvon
Charles Spencer
Goelecka
Walla Walia
Eujoy
Walla Walla Union
Walley
BR. Martin's
Itv
Penbleton
Milton Man Dies After Suspected Self Inflicted Wound
Milton today reports the death of a man known as Peawid Crockett found with a bullet wound in the head. Coroner W. T. Cole and King Attorney T. G. Haile opened an inquest, returning a verdict that the death was caused by a gunshot wound with unknown personal safety involvement. Crockett leaves a wife and two children, ages 12 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Oct
Crockett
W. T. Cole
King
T. G. Haile
Mr. Crockett
Smith & Aon
Fate of Confederate Seal Sparks Midwestern Mystery
An account from Mrs. Thad deur Horton describes a Confederate seal destroyed during a May night voyage near Abbeville and the subsequent hasty reactions of generals and a war secretary. The vessel drifted toward Wallingford, a plan to throw the seal overboard failed, and the artifact sank into the river as the contingent fled upstream in darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotville
D. C
Abbevilly
Thaddeur Horton
Dowher Ladies’ Home Journal
Benjamin Weaed
Wallington, A
Savannah
Ancw
Mandy River
Cantiiui
Woman objects to public hugging in Washington streets
A letter to the District of Columita yommieinner claims hugging by men and women in streets theaters and parks in the national capital is corrupting the living generation. The writer urges a law prohibiting such conduct on streets, arguing it more important than prohibiting spitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columita
Lmnerte
Beye
Skirts of Laties Spark Legal Debate
The remark contrasts two garments in a debate over moral or legal risk. One side claims limited sale of skirts while the other warns broader exposure could harm individuals or society.
Cure for Headache From Lemon Juice and Other Patents
A fragmented 19th century text describes headache cures using lemon juice and oil, with directions to heat a lemon, make a thick syrup, and take portions with water. It also parodies patent medicine language and mentions various topics including weather reports, a proposed exhibition in Oregon, and a discussion of staged exhibitions and the so called “Teguries of Hern sovereignty Waiver.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeson
Sigar
Iike
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gregowany
Ladies
Gleaver Bros
Malp Street
Pendleton, Oregon
Tallman & Go
the Peoples Warehouse
Main Bitreet
Creyon
Nulf
RK. Martin
Set
Flarney Kennedy
Chestnut Street
Justin
Chas
Martin
Cirenit
Wo OR
Bilis Ane
W. D. Chamberlain
Imige
ALO. UW
Wilkine
Wethiesae
Mevard
William Hilton
BeWitt
FE. J. Murpty's
Ile
Bneliees
W. Eidonex
Mer Jones
Gonde
F. Wamaley
Tunior
Wanveley
Toy
Gowl
Tallman & Oy
BK. M. Agere
T. C. Taylor
Q. J. Smith
Pat Plige
E. B. Shafer
Adams
Shafer
Tied
A.M. Ploteber
Clas Lane
Masonic Tailing
Wuelhee
Pleteher Wetoan
Heligoland
Germany
Greton Grewn
England
Hoeligoland
Spokane
Ovantag
Savannah River
Washington
Shilohs
Wien
Tim
Unitentates Caoneta
Epeland
S.g.wells & Co
Leroy, N.Y
Toronto, Can
Cimon
Ely
Lee
Ato
Mali
Bly Brotumig
Warren Gorent
New York
Oregon
Tuewrenger
Hirptlecret
OBRO
Howust
Daria
Orewaty
Waalington
Idaho
Paris
Binega
Poapape
Peateun
Francis Janephs
Helene
H. M. Sloss
P.m
Owl Tea House
ST. Joe Stor
EF. M. Lyons & CO
Ea Lewse
Henember
Bennett & Tarbet
Opera Nouse
Court Street
New Today
the Wessel
McCall Bazaar
P. A. Harvey
Golden Rule Hotel
Viente of
Shulle
A. J. Stillman
Werth Ant
Gus LaFontaine
Wwe
Fred Watters
Elven Cram. Proprietary
Capechy
Kirkeville
Alta Streets
Funilleton
Trape Manns
Dcaians Vwr
Corrmianis
AnTome Teodlig
Ekeleh
Bey Ali
Mr. A. Rader
Main and Webb
Heis HI
Hinoptnie Septeoder
Gesilpes Ad- Gees
Dpi
Dortland
Cemgan
Babbitt Metal
East Ore
Pnian Pub. Co
Tay
Thie
Riage
Alec
Gilies
Sterling Peaks
Gerus
Ox Johnson
Sec
Prof
Sterling
Ukiah Creamery
Pine Grove Creamy
Joseph Gibbs
White House
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