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Newspaper
The Echo Register
Location
Echo, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
1
Dr. Coe defends irrigation plans and predicts Stanfield will drive regional land values higher. He argues Echo residents oppose high prices yet support long term prosperity as Stanfield’s development expands, boosting alfalfa and eventual orchards along the river.
Water Superintendent Borland and a crew have worked this week to extend the city water main along Thielson street from the wool scouring mills to the Henrietta Flooring mill and the alfalfa meal mill. A fire hydrant will be installed at the mills for extra protection.
Chamberlain's Salve praised for burns pain relief and rapid healing with no sear unless severe. Also noted for chapped hands sore nipples and skin diseases. Sold by Dorn & Dorn druggists at 25 cents.
F M Scribner and J W Meador announce blacksmithing and horseshoeing as their specialty with satisfaction guaranteed. Located at the corner of Bonanza and Buckley streets.
Community rally calls for joint support for Echo project with local organizers and volunteers. Residents gather to back fundraising efforts, plan events, and raise awareness of the needed resources and community involvement to sustain Echo initiatives.
Editor Audrey Wattenburger reports a busy start as students fill classrooms with upbeat notes about drum cadence electric bell signals and ready dismissal. Ninth grade forms from last year’s eighth grade, two eleventh graders, Ruth Clark and Audrey Wattenburger, join new pupils, Spike district opens Wednesday with 41 86 94 and 48 enrollments, bookkeeping class of ten starts.
Mrs. P. C. Nelson, treated at the Avis home by Dr. Fr. R. Dorn for burns to the eyes from a startling accident, has returned to her Butter creek home. She will not lose sight in either eye despite the severe burns.
Sparks from an east bound freight train ignited two stacks of alfalfa hay belonging to Chris Roberts four miles east of Echo. Both stacks were completely burned, causing a serious loss to the owner.
Last Monday evening the ladies of Henrietta Rebekah Lodge No 36 IOOF met in the IOOF hall for a pleasant program. Piano duet by Madames Vivian Bonney and Blanche Brown. Paper on the founding of the order by Mrs. T. G. Smith. Recitation by Miss Laura Bonney. Violin and piano duet by Mrs. Vivian Bailey and Dr. A. Reid. Afterward games and social visits with light refreshments such as watermelon, juice and bread.
The Epworth League hosted a lawn party Thursday evening at J. H. Koontz’s residence. Guests enjoyed the usual pastimes, and lemonade and cake were served, contributing to a pleasant social gathering.
A group met at Mr Kvonts home Monday to reorganize the Epworth League and elect officers. Audrey Wattenburger is president with Briggs, Ruth Clark, Addie Cates, Delia Robertson as vice presidents. Vina Houser is secretary, Earl Cates treasurer, Addie Cates organist. League Sunday at 7 PM urged to attend.
A historical notice touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a fast acting treatment for sprains and bruises. It claims typical recovery within a week and urges purchases from Dorn & Dorn. The ad-style text emphasizes relief from muscular rheumatic pain and bronze or muscle complaints.
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