Northwest Notes on Benton County Land Values and Local Developments
Benton County land values rise with unimproved land at 5.05 per acre while total county valuation hits 6.404 million for land and improvements and 1.049 million in personal property. Reports from Oregon towns note heavy onion crops near Berlin, a 16 acre yield over 90 bushels per acre, and local thresher Melvin Powell at 94 bushels from 1.5 acres. Portland promoter C H Warner leads Calapoola area survey for a planned Central Oregon and Pacific railroad with early 10 mile build, and Coos Bay Port commission contemplates 50000 and 500000 bond issues for a government channel project as dredge orders shift to Vancouver. In Dufur a logger accident injures John Platt, and Corvallis paves 60 blocks of streets pending weather, with Hood River excluding a planned visit by Japanese tour groups. Paving progresses at Ashland while promoters plan a high-profile speed race with Taft era ambitions. Three convicts remain at large in Salem as guards report multiple escapes this summer.
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Coos
Coos Bay
Dalles Plans More Arc Lights Under Ten Year Deal
The Dalles city council authorized a ten year contract with Wasco Warehouse Milling Co to operate 38 electric arc lamps at four dollars per month each, adding ten new lights to reach 38 and cutting monthly costs by 75 cents per lamp from previous spending of six thousand seven hundred sixty five dollars.
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Dalles
The
Chronicle
City Recorder
Wasco Warehouse Milling Company
Guggenheim to Sponsor Seattle Marathon Event
Seattle sponsor Robert M. Guggenheim to back a major marathon with international entrants. He will be joined by Seattle sportsmen including Tim McGrath for the race planned for the latter part of the month.
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Seattle
Wash
Robert M. Guggenheim
Guggenheim
Tim McGrath
Elgin Boy Killed In Log Wagon Accident
A young man named Simey Gent was crushed to death when a wagon loaded with logs toppled on a ridge above Shockley's mill two miles west of Elgin. He sat on the road facing the wagon and was buried beneath the load as a wheel sank into soft ground. His father Simon Gent was nearby hauling logs to the Shockley mill. The death was instantaneous and mourned by locals.
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Dufur
Ore
John Platt
Friend Post Office
Platt
Friend
Elgin
Simey Gent
Elgin Recorder
Phillips’ Creek
Shockley’s Mill
Simon Gent
Shockley Mill
Medford Elks Decide on Lodge Institute Date
The Medford Elks met to discuss instituting the Medford lodge. The plan had been to open on the 15th but scheduling with the Jackson County Bankers’ association caused a deferment to the 22nd or 23rd of the month. The lodge’s institution, officer installation, and initiation of new members will occur on the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford Elks
Seaxfoy
Medford Lodge
Jackson County Bankers
Typhoid Fever Diagnosed in Yakima Hog Epizootic
North Yakima authorities report a swollen hog outbreak in the Yakima Valley caused by typhoid fever. J Uywening, City Health Officer, confirms pig carcasses harbor the typhoid bacillus and intestines show ulcers. All hog sales are banned and families warned to avoid pork.
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Yakima
Wash
Yakima Valley
J. Uywening
Engineers dispatched to locate power site in Touch et river valley
Dayton, Ward. Washington Traction engineers including Dr. N. G. Blalock and Prof. W. D. Lyman of Walla Walla, and EB. Tappean Tannatt of Spokane, travel to the headwaters of the fouchet river above Dayton to locate a power site on the Touch et. Wallan Walla & Columbia Traction already estimates a plant on the Tukanon. With both firms in the field, locals expect rapid construction and anticipate competition reducing the number of lines in the valley. The move is viewed as the most important yet in the dispute.
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Dayton, Ward
Washington Traction Company
Fouchet River
Dayton
N. G. Blalock
W. D. Lyman
Walla Walla
EB. Tappean Tannatt
Spokane
Blalock
Touchet
Wallan Walla & Columbia Traction Company
Tukanon
Washington Company
Fire destroys block of business houses in Woodburn
A Thursday night blaze starting at 11 30 in Nellie Morrows millinery store gutted a solid business block in Woodburn Oregon. The fire swept Miss Nellie Farrow's millinery store Portland hotel Chinese laundry Sterling opera house Bradley's dwelling and other structures, leaving them practically a total loss with insurance details unknown.
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Woodburn
Ore
Nellie Morrow
Nellie Farrow
Portland
Sterling Opera House
Bradley's
Bourdonnais
Richiard Hall
Fire logs to be regained by property owners after loss
Report notes that fire logs will be returned to the owners of the property, though it is stated that some buildings carried no insurance at all.
Metz Back From Europe as Nomination Moves Sectors
Comptroller Metz arrived in New York from Europe to a warm reception. Supporters see slim chances for Metz securing the mayoralty nomination and plan to aim for the comptrollership instead. Metz reportedly believes Judge Gaynor will be nominated for mayor by the Democrats.
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Metz
New York
Europe
Gaynor
Sprained Ankle Treated With Chamberlains Liniment
A sprained ankle usually disables for a month yet Chamberlains Liniment, used per directions, can cure in less than a week. The preparation is praised for sprains bruises and rheumatism with prompt relief. Sold by all good dealers.
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Chamberlain
County Official Trial Shifted Over County Funds Misuse
In Buffalo on September 7, the trial of former Cashier Jared C. Weed was moved on a charge of misappropriation of county funds. County treasurer bank investigations found a $70,000 shortage in back tax funds. Samuel W. Holheing, once back tax clerk, serves time in Auburn prison for complicity in the theft.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Jared C. Weed
Samuel W. Holheing
Auburn
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Widely Sold
From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. It has proved especially valuable for coughs and colds. For sale by all good dealers.
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Chamberlain
United States
Postoffice Clerks Convene in Atlantic City
The National Association of Postoffice Clerks met in Atlantic City on September 7 for a three day gathering split between business and leisure. The Texas organization of post office clerks was admitted, expanding national membership significantly.
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Postoffice Clerks
Atlantic City
National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Texas Organization of Postoffice Clerks
National Association
Biliousness relief praised in Allegan testimonial
J J Firestone of Allegan Michigan reports a 60 percent improvement after taking two Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets overnight. He calls them a fine article for biliousness and notes they are for sale by all good dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. J. Firestone
Allegan, Mich
Hotel for sale or lease in Helix Oregon
Good business with strong earnings prompts sale or lease. Terms are reasonable and reasons for selling are straightforward. Address Mia F Myers at Helix Oregon for details.
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Mia
F. Myers
Helix, Oregon
Vintage Festival Opens in Napa Valley California
San Francisco reports the first vintage festival in California begins in Napa Valley with a barn dance at Aetna Springs. The event aims to inaugurate an annual vintage season similar to Schloss Johannisberg and features period costumes. Growers seek to protect a $100,000,000 vineyard industry amid festival celebrations.
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San Francisco
California
Napa Valley
Aetna Springs
Napa
Schloss Johannesberg
Schloss Johannesburg
Deafness Cure Claim by Constitutional Remedies
A local advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It promises a $100 reward for a deafness case caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure and urges readers to request free circulars and family pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J Cheney & CO
Toledo
Editors in Session at St Louis Convention
Newspapermen from across the country gather in St Louis for the United Editorial Association annual convention lasting three days. Charles J Henninger of St Louis serves as president with Charles P Powers of Connecticut as secretary and Frank D Richard of Chicago as treasurer.
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St. Louis
United Editorial Association
Charles J. Henninger
Charles P. Powers
Connecticut
Frank D. Richard
Cilcigo
Wheeler Couple to Attend Seattle Photo Meeting
Mr and Mrs C S Wheeler will leave September 9 for Seattle to attend the Photographers Association meeting and return about September 22. Due to their absence, all parties holding contracts for photographic mirrors or toilet sets will be granted an extension of time until October 15 to secure them.
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C. 5S. Wheeler
Seattle
Photographere’ Association
Notice to Water Consumers Pay Bills by 10th Or Water Shut Off
Water bills must be paid by the 10th of the month or water service will be turned off. W. G. Sutherland, Superintendent.
Nature can do more than physicians
Quotation attribution notes that nature may outperform physicians in aiding healing. The line emphasizes natural processes and patient resilience as a contrast to medical intervention.
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Oliver Cromwell
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C. H. Warner
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Corvallis
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Taft
Salem
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Umatilla County
Albert Vaughn
Gilliam County
Mike McMurray
Fete Minded Institute
Thin City
Nemo Corsets
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Alexander Dep
T. Store
Medford
W. G. Sutherland
East End Grocery
First National Bank
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