A Matter of Local History June 1841 Platte travel note
A detailed diary entry by George Himes recounts the Platte River journey from June 12 to June 22, 1841. It covers camping spots, hunting of elk, deer, antelope, and mountain sheep, encounters with Indians, a fatal gun accident, and observations of Ash Creek, Chimney Rock, Court House Rock, and Fort Laramy near the fork of the Platte. The narrative notes weather, terrain, and fort construction progress at Fort Laramy and Fort John, with references to the Black Hills and local wildlife and timber scarcity along the way.
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South Fork
The
Platte
North Fork
Williams
Ash Creek
Court House
Chiwney
Morse Creek
F. Laramy
Wight
Bone
Teane
Laramey Fork
Platte River
Fort John
Black Hills
Burglar caught in Chapleau cold cure claim
William T Lavorgan provincial Constable at Chapleau Ontario says he caught a severe cold while hunting a burglar in the forest swamp last fall Hearing of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy he tried it and after two small bottles was completely cured The remedy is for coughs and colds and will loosen and relieve a severe cold faster than other treatments For sale by Jackson's Pharmacy and other outlets
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William T. Lavorgan
Chapleau
Ontario
Chamberlain
Jackson's Pharmacy
Recap of 1905 city election results and directory fees
Review recaps the Monday election with 474 votes cast and results across offices. Mayoral and councilmen outcomes favored Good Government except for the mayoral race. It notes Taft’s 90 votes for treasurer, Hanks elected with 270 for council at large, and directory firm overcharges versus local phone listings.
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Citteen St
T. J. Monahan
W. W. Jobes
WH. King
M. B. Tafts
J. W. Hanks
H. B Bickner
F. W. Valentine
P. J. Peterson
J. H. Shields
G. M. Hall
Tre Ravina
Chip Quickly Knocked Out After Severe Winter Grippe
J Fleston of Mr Landing reports wife and he suffered weeks of severe grippe with aches pains and fever during the severe winter weather. They used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Claines Stomach and Liver Tablets, with double doses, and were soon completely knocked out the grip. Sold by Jacksons Pharmacy.
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J. Fleston
Almost Mix Up Sparks Anxiety Over Missing Child
An excited mother, a missing kid, and a husband who wished to care for the child caused Marshal Bredeson anxiety. The young woman bit and resisted as officers approached. Several steely hurdles delayed rescue before the boy was found and returned to the mother.
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Marshal Bredeson
Few: Thorns and social satire in Portland era
A collection of whimsical notes on society, business, and local happenings. Mentions a vivacious woman, Mutual Life Insurance reform, fruit tree care, a made in exhibit in Portland, a woman’s exchange concept, and playful jabs at local figures and papers. Includes references to Helix Herald, a steel bed company, new football rules, and Portland undertakers.
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Mutual Life Insurance Comny
Es Peruna
Paris Gentlemen Wear Tall Hats At Theatre
A humorous jab on male theatre manners in Paris noting tall high hats kept on during performances to impress women in the audience. The piece mocks clergy debates on marriage success in Portland and comments on a Seattle shooting incident, plus hints at a breakfast food plant using lumber, sawdust, and petrified patties as ingredients.
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Paris
Ess
Portland
Helor
Lane
Seattle
Rheumatic Pain Relief Advertised by Pain Balm
A advertorial note asserts Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pains after one application and promises a permanent cure with continued use. Sold by Jackson's Pharmacy, with a local nod to St Johns.
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Jackson's
Resolution to Improve Charleston Street St Johns Oregon 1906
City of St Johns Oregon council meets March 21 1906 adopts resolution to improve Charleston Street from Jersey to Hudson by installing a light rail system. Engineer estimates total cost 2612.61 dollars with assessments on property within fifty feet. Notice to be published with remonstrances due fifteen days from first publication in St Johns Review.
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St. Johns
Oregon
Charlenton Street
Jersey Street
Hudson Street
Said Street
City of St. Johne
City of
Charleston Street
City Recorder
Hanns
St. Johns Review
Annie Stocklen
Annie Stockley
St. Joxee
Owset
Frasier
Burlington Street Improvement Proposal in St Johns 1906
The council proposes to grade pave and lay sidewalks on Burlington Street from the north line of One to the southerly line of Barns Prairie. Plans specs and estimates are filed with the Recorder and City Engineer. Remonstrances must be written within days of first publication in the St Johns Review.
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City of
St. Johns
Oregon
Burlington Street
Barns Pree
City of St. Johns
Ruwineer
Wail
Fessatn
Haginner
Dhirlingtin Street
A . Kreatven
St. Jolie
Burlingtin Street
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Bonham & Currier
General Merchandise
Cochran
Alseys
W. H. King Land Co
Couch & CO
Philadelphia
Phone Union
St. Johns Park
Shepard, Dobie & Peterson Real Estate
Scott
Jersey Stret
Wey
the Peninsula Bank
N. H. Suitter
WL. Thwrmdyke
MM. Johns
Kadderly Transfer & Commission Company
Albil
At. Johns, Oregon
Enasmanet
Night Offiow
Oawege Street
S.C. Cook
Pope Ie
Prakardertiosd
Wigital
Bomwes Elfeet
It McChive
Laminee
Phome Scot
Uabongty Zeller-Byrnesco
Epee
Jermey Street
Laly Hobalmer
Ot Johns
James St. Johns
George H. Himes
Chip
S. H. Greene
Breeden Building
Third and
Washington Streets
Kotre
Pacific 2098
St. Jonna
Joseph McChesney
Holbrook Block
Uro
A. D. Puter
Herald
Helix
Ecco
Mm. L. G. Holland
Reich Boek
W. E. Hartel
Tast 2
Holbook Boek
Mary Maclachlan
Oscar Devaul
M. D
Hemme
Catonya
University Park
Bolen Brothers Carpenters and Contractors
Orkoon
N. F. Noren & CO
C. Norton
Brunewick and
Hurdeen Streets
ST. Jonns
Carpenter & Dolbow Mlasterers
Hrick Masons
Iment Workers
University Fir Phone Union
F. J. Carter
Boots and Shoes
Anderson's
Tatowe Street
C. Marion Salisbury
Tacoma
St. Joins
Goodrich & Goodrich
Washington
Thad
Jersey Street War
George Packingham
Jerey St
M. L. Rowland
N. A
GEE House
Lins
Ivantee
Catlins Treets
Saint Johns
Bon Ton
Manspineld Se Karmlain
West Coast Laundry
G. W. Overstreet
MRS. N. McCann
Postotice Nail
R. Wilcox
Dray
Baggage Line
Viano Moving
Blackburn
F. M. Lashbaugh
Hoa
Pee Ony
Mons
Team
SE Stonyates Promet Service
Caine Jemney and
Catlin
the Dan
of the Council of the
St. John
Tion
County of Multnomah
Bal
Stocklen, Maintitt
H. Dewuxnee
Plantiff
Chamber of Commerce
Laurel Lodge
F. ST
Johns
Oud Fellows Hall
N.G
RK. Elliott
St. Johne
Tic
Joc
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