Town Beehive of Visitors Daily in Somber 1902
A stream of visitors from Athena Pilot Rock Canyon City and beyond filled Somber today. Notables include F AM Miller and Mrs. Vallely with others from Helix Portland Weston and Pomeroy while teachers and students prepare for the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Lemeys
Athena
F AM Miller
Pilot Rock
C. Vallely
Davy
Walla Walla
William Hines
Oregon City
F. M. Mulkey
J. H. Hascall
D. Hoffper
Walter
Charlies Serell
Helix
Thermometer quip from Philadelphia Press cartoon caption
A humorous dialogue set in a hot Philadelphia scene shows Mrs Suburbe requesting a thermometer before leaving town. Henry deflects by joking he would bring two or three, claiming one cannot handle the heat in this hot hole.
Gordon Sent Up Covins Gets Eighteen Months
Judge W R Ellis sentences Covins to eighteen months in the state pen for obtaining money under false pretenses. Reed and Hines are bound over. Gordon pleads guilty and learns a harsh lesson about trust in Milton. The narrative includes a court address condemning falsification and social pretension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covins
Spurrock
Reed
Hines
State Penitentiary
W. R Ellis
Clay Gordon
Gordon
Milton
Ellis
Wave
Angora Goats Boost Clatsop County Dreams of Wealth
The Daily News reports farmers Bowlby and Taylor tout Angora goats as a boon to Astoria and Clatsop County. They cite buyers from Seattle paying $5 per goat, profits from mohair, and goats clearing land at low cost, potentially saving acres and boosting dairy and orchard ventures. The piece notes Angora goats, Turkish origin, are imported and valued for mohair. nearby counties already reap benefits and Astoria Eyes a national Angora reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Iin
Farmers Bowlby
Frank Taylor
Astoria
Seattle
Polk County
Farmer Bowlby
Josiah West
Clatsop Pinaine
Marion County
Farmer Taylor
Bowlby
Taylor, Jr
Clatsop
Clatsop County
Bowbey, Jr
Angora
Asiatic
Turkey
Constantinople
United States
Yaquina Bay
Astoria Ews
Roosevelt's Boar Hunt Story Told by President
President Roosevelt recounts shooting a wild boar, saying the bullet pierced both lungs and the heart. He admits he was not hunting, lured by Senator Proctor who lent his hunting coat and was aided by Mor Morrison with shoes and socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil
Bill
Bill Morrison
Roosevelt
Senator Proctor
New Suits Filed In District Court Today
New suits filed in the district court this morning include Mary F B Post versus S G Hulton for 800 alleged due on a note. Jay & Jenson sue N A Cotrel for 61.06 for blacksmithing. John J Baleray sues Joule B Despain for 750 for legal services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary FB. Post
G. Hulton
Isaac Jay
Carl Jenson
Parteérs
Jay
Richards Pringle Minstrel Show At Fra Ser Theater
The first part of Richards and Pringle’s big minstrel act at the Fra ser theater on September 10 features an ex act reproduction of a Japanese village with breezy perspective and unique architecture. The production is praised for oriental beauty, meritorious presentation, and novelty within the show. A large street parade follows the Portland train’s arrival on performance day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards & Pringle
Fraser Theater
Portland
Carnival Excursion to Portland Carnival Sale
Carnival excursion to Portland and return with admission price nine dollars sixty seven cents. Tickets on sale September eighth to eleventh for seven day limit. Children under twelve pay half fare. Call at O R N depot to secure tickets. This carnival touted as Portland’s greatest exhibition of its kind.
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Portland
O. R
Notice to settle debts at Depot Livery stables
All persons indebted to the Depot Livery stables are requested to call and settle without delay, ELWIN CRAIG, Prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin Craig
Storage Fire Proof Warehouse Ad
Storage fire proof warehouse offers goods stored at reasonable price. Call on Tom Smart at warehouse rear of Standard Grocery for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Smart
Wanted Freed Milch Cows Pendleton Item
A notice from M Richard son of Pendleton seeks the release of milch cows. The advertisement requests freedom for cattle or property and provides minimal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Pendleton
Pleasant Birthday Party for Master George Wilkinson
Master George Wilkinson entertained a group of friends at his parents’ home on Court and Franklin last night for his 12th birthday. The 7 to 10 PM event featured short addresses by Rev. W E Potwine and Stephen A Lowell, a sumptuous supper, and many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilkinson
Court
Franklin Street
W. E. Potwine
George
Stephen A. Lowell
W. B. Potwine
A. Lowell
Fred Judd
Eleanor Vincent
Sybie Clapton
Beulah Humphrey
Marie
Josie Cameron
Edith
Nonna Johnson
Genevieve Koeppen
Alma Adlerman
Agnes Stillman
Ruby Bollerman
Ruth
Hazel Keller
Eileen Blue
Margaret Lowell
Parlee Halley
Lottie Livermore
Clara Wilkinson
Masters
Harold J. Warner
Irrigation Congress Outing Ticket Offer to Colorado Springs
The O. R. & N. Co announces round trip tickets to Colorado Springs for the Tenth National Irrigation Congress meeting October 6 to 9. Sale dates October 2 and 3 at $50 return. Stopovers allowed with a 30 day limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Tenth
National Irrigation Congress
Col
Seaside Visit Offer Ends Soon at $10
A quick chance to visit the Seaside at ten dollars ends in nine days. No tickets will be sold after September 16. The delightful Long Beach and Clatsop resorts are at their best, with the ticket office noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Clatsop
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I Dindinger
Wilson & Co
Beck
Cleaver Bros
Mesdames
J. E. Kidd
F. A. Yorgenson
Winifred Hunsucker
Golden Rule Hotel
Canyon City
W. H. Hawley
Weston
Alberta
Roy Blakley
Marshal Joe Blakiey
Pullman
State Agricultural College of Washington
H. C. Still
James Means
C. E. Roosevelt
Omas Ayres
Joe Tallman
Hills
Furnish Slater
la Grande
Harry Slater
Salem
Miss Kidricks
Ethel Braden
Baker City
Laker
Edgar Thompson
Frank Myers
Sumpter
Myers
Neva Lane
California
Miss Lane
Horace Richmond
Shelby, Or
J. B. Slater
Bertha E. Slater
K. J. Slater
Eugene
Edward F. Green
East
Robert Diven
Rufus
Dalles
Charles
Jack Huson
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Huson
Tallman & CO
Cholly
Harry Tracy
W.N. Carter
Eleth
Laird & Lee
Wabash Av
Chicago
Earnheart
Blaters’ School
West Court Street
Alta Street
Main
Bridge
Bome
F. Earnheart
Association
Bowlby and
Taylor
Frazer Opera House
Jason
E.T. Wadi
Jefnel
E. O. Betis P. O
Pendleto
ST. Joe Store
Lyons Mercantile
S. L. Wakefield & Co
Main and Webb Streets
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