Readable Digest of State and World Hints in Busy Reader Form
A condensed wrap covers a 10 mill tax levy by Jacksonville Schoe district, a potential Duke of Connaught appointment as commander in chief, Montana diamond stones reclassified as white sapphires, extreme temperature swings in Dawson, Alaska contract renewals for insans care, Knox’s fee dispute over 50 000, a Waterbury fire causing over 3 million in damage destroying 106 businesses and key buildings.
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Knox
Wieb
Waterbury
Exchange Place
Bank Street
Grand Street
Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Company
Waterbury Company
American
Masonic Temple
Scovil
Franklin
W. L. Douglas Shoe Company
Johnson
Army Workingmen’s
Myrtle Creek Prospects Shine In Douglas County Oregon
In Myrtle Creek Douglas County Oregon a sunny climate and rich resources promise growth. Mining oil and mineral wealth drive development with new oil prospecting on the White place near Myrtle Town. A local real estate and mining exchange offers information on industries and opportunities as residents plan a prosperous future.
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Myrtle Creek
Douglas County
Oregon
California
Garden of Eden
Umpqua Valley Oil Company
Coopany
White
Myrtle Town
Myrtle Valley
Sod Mining Exchange
Meyers
C. 0
M. McCoy
Boueinesa
Jackson
Peace for Coronation and War News From Across Oregon
The report notes King Edward seeks peace before his coronation. Britain rejects terms short of Boer surrender. In Oregon, a Boer supply train is captured near Craddock. a Salem sawmill project worth fifteen thousand dollars is announced. editor Ernest Gilatrap is urged to take charge at Harrisburg while A P Battersworth remains missing. A. J. Babb dies near Evens, Willamette University debt campaign gains traction. oil drilling resumes at Great West Oil and Coal plant Springfield with Max Weideman in charge. A US Marshal Daniels of Arizona may resign amid accusations. Two ships ashore at Long Island face total loss. crews rescued by lifeboat service.
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Ercess
Great West Oil and Coal Company
N. Hill Place
Springfield
Max Weideman
Dril
James Neill balks at initiation in Spokane Lodge of Elke
James Neill refused to complete his initiation into the Spokane Lodge of Elke in Spokane, prompting dramatic protests. In a letter from Butte he condemned the lodge for personal indignities and coarse behavior and warned against further attempts at patching up the dispute.
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Srogeans
Waab
James Neill
Pacific Coast
Spokane
Elke
Butte
Roadmasters Appointed By County Court Under New Law
The county court appoints annual road masters with a one year term and $2000 bond. They control road and bridge budgets, direct supervisors, review petitions, and approve contracts. A tax levy up to ten miles funds road building replacing former road taxes.
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County Court of Road Masters
Altode
Restyuarter
Roseburg Update Notes and Local Affairs
Bushnell trips to Roseburg noted as fire week highlight. Mieses May and Belle Newland visiting Roseburg for weeks. Measles and chickenpox epidemic rumor in Coos county, school under Prof. Davis progressing well. Local farmers cutting winter wood. blueprints available from J D Hamilton at Roseburg courthouse.
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Bushnell
Roseburg
Mieses May
Belle Newland
Coos County
Davis
Calapoola News Notes Local Meetings and School Names
Calapoola district No 23 plans a special meeting to levy tax for a new sewered house. Lester Kamp and James Richarde are noted, with Lee Ler possibly relocating. McNabb Bros to build a large barn at Kerley place. Calapoola to provide two new teachers Phara Howard and Lonie Bard. Robt Wilcox to assume duties. Ed Davidson visits Green Valley in property transfer with E N Howard. Benton Mires improves property with fencing. H L McNabb travels to Cleveland to auctioneer a box supper for cemetery improvements. twenty five boxes and a boot jack sold for fifty dollars eighty five cents. Proceedings highlight auctioneer skill and local figures.
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Lester Kamp
Umpqua Ferry
St Jas
Richarde. Leeler
McNabb Bros
Kerley Place
Calapoola
Panely
Phara Howard
Lonie Bard
Robt
Wilcox
Robert
Ed Davidson
Green Valley
E. N. Howard
Benton Mires
H. L. McNabb
Cleveland
H.L McNabb
Atty
J. L. Long
Mr. Simmons
Mr. Long
Third annual horticultural convention at Corvaillia College
The third annual convention of horticultural interests will be held at the Agricultural College Corvaillia on February 13 and 14. A two day program of talks papers and discussions will be presented. Railroads offer reduced certificate plan prices. ask local agents when purchasing tickets. Everyone is urged to attend and participate in discussions.
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Agricultural College
Corvaillia
Fall and Winter Goods Arrive at Riddle Or
R. Matroox & Co. in Riddle Ohio advertise a full stock of dress goods flannels fascinators underwear hosiery blankets cloaks capes and more including Buckixham Hecht boots and shoes overcoats and miners supplies. Come see prices and value.
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Buckixham & Hecht
R. Matroox & Co
Riddle
Biddle Brothers Deaths After Jail Escape Tragedy
News from Punxsutawney and surrounding areas recounts the Biddle brothers tragic return after escaping the Pike Creek Penitentiary aided by the warden’s wife. A crowd gathered at the jail as bodies arrived, with sympathy shown for the brothers and curiosity about Ed Biddle’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddle Bros
Piltebarg
Pens
Ed Biddie
Pennsylvania
Pite
Ed Biddle
Winter Trip to Southern California by Shasta Route
A winter journey from Portland to California via the Shasta route promises renewed acquaintance with the region’s sights and industries under sunny skies. Trains run daily both morning and evening, offering improved standard and tourist care at low rates, with illustrated guides available from R. B. Muses, Gen. Pass. Agent, Portland, Oregon.
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California
Sod Alizsous
Shasta
Portland
Arizona
R. B. Muses
Portland, Or
Eye specialist to visit Roseburg February 2 to 8
Dr Goble will be at the McClellan Hones in Roseburg for one week from February 2 to 8 inclusive. He offers treatment for defective sight that glasses can remedy using the latest scientific methods and instruments. Free examination at hotel.
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Goble
McClellan Hones
Gleeces
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Scroll & Woolley
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