Vancouver Fire Destroys Block in 1866 Willow Creek Ward
A fire starting about one o'clock Thursday morning burnt most wooden buildings on block 4 in Vancouver. J Westall’s furniture store suffered heavy loss, estimated near 2000, with other owners like Bowles, Stiles, Eubank, Durgan, and Stevens enduring major damage. The blaze spread rapidly, but a government engine helped slow it, allowing several to save belongings. Community leaders Col Blake and Captains Hab Litt Sanborn Weeke assisted, while Mr Wy Durgan sustained a wrist injury. The reporter also notes a travelogue through Oregon and Willamette Valley observations on climate, agriculture, and education.
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J. Weatall
Tris
Westall
James
J. ‘I’. Bowles
Stiles
U. W
Wf. B.C. Durgan and Co
Odd Fellows
Cisato
Ehiely
BE. Durgan
Wo Stevens
Duper
Duren
Bwyd
Dupes
Mears
Crawford Slocum and Co
Maintreet
Mr. Wentall
Mr. Stevens
W.lua
Col
Blake
Hab
Litt
Sanborn
Weeke
Modgen
Wy Durgan
Albany Journal plans shift after state printing move
The Albany Journal announces a change in ownership and operation as the State Printer role moves away from the capital. The editorial notes the shift stems from legal duties and financial strains, with Vic Morgan taking over printing tasks and publishers seeking readers’ continued support amid the transition.
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Rota Dhe Union
Oregon
Ste
Leen
Vic Morgan
Parrith
Justin
The Monarch Sailed With 740 Emigrants And Peril On Wall
The Monarch departed Liverpool on March 27 bound for New York carrying about 740 emigrants. Rumors say the ship has not been heard from and reports claim wreckage washed ashore near Leeland. A small wooden label with initials linked to some passengers was found, suggesting disaster. Shipowners have yet to confirm the fate of all aboard.
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Liverpool
England
New York
Albany
Leeland
Unclear note on insane asylum plan and county prospects
A fragmented text discusses moving mentally ill individuals, with plans for lodging and proper discipline under government. Mentions Mr Elpoke, Crops prospects in Cuwliz county, and a valley near Montivelty attracting attention with a growing Miamihing securities.
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Qed Hatda
Elpoke
Cuwliz County
Kamen Na Tio Bennett Cottlenwat
Oregon State Fair poster announces event dates
From the office of the Oregon Agriculturalist a pictorial poster advertises the state fair, with dates and principal features. It notes the event will be held at Salem on October 10 17 18 and 19, describing the exhibition and activities to be showcased.
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Oregon Agriculariat
Hell
Suelem
Quiltion of Southern Carwalsie preparations in Philadelphia
Aug 17 report notes extensive plans for the Quoréntiva of Southern Carwalsie to meet in Philadelphia in September, with large attendance anticipated and delegates from Texas and New Orleans expected. Massachusetts, New York, and Washington activity also referenced in a broad national political and civil matters panorama.
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Philadelphia
Carwalsie
Jogal von Teitivid
Lala
Iein
Eleeibutts
National Union Convention
Washington
Alvs. S. Stephens
St. Louis
Cinelouati
New York
Cutton
Brooklyn
Chiulern
Oifiman
Bill
Cniochets Ab
Ty Mdise
Tee Amd
Caio
Onion Party of
Epprtwinon Bietr Cokinied
Weil Sell Maker
Iicing Ethinta
Hat Ate
al Bayal Welt
Treasury Department
Merion
United States
Rio Grande
Maat Wioetas
Caravajal
Diac
Lewis Walace
Vlna
Editors Reflect On Dull Times And Local Interest In Oregon
The Dalles Mountaineer editors address claims of dull weather and dull times in Oregon towns. They note their Portland trip shaped by heat, defend their note on “green gossip” and urge readers to write on general interests. They list church leaders and officials connected to a regional meeting and invite community input.
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Oregonian
Dalles Mountaineer
Wwe
Portland
Sean
Wallade
Netiviny
Mreds of the Week at Angele College and Providence School
Weekly notices describe Angele College and Providence School for young ladies under Mr. Mans of the Catholic Church. Buildings, dormitories, and grounds are praised as suitable and healthy, with dedicated teachers and Sisters ensuring care and education for destitute and orphan children. Also noted are contract bids for road grants and testimonies by federal agents on land value assessments in the county.
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Hne
Vedeesary
Mane
Lily
Janies Crawford
Mey Dan Lee
Ongean
Oaté
Dane Price
Mey
Lay
Mr. McGrath
Thia
Wm. C. John Bey
United States
M.A
Agear
Amery Uibrok
Volpany
Lawis
Douthit
Teaen Beg
Connetount
Teleethe Ayoont and
Anigney
Paget Soumd Ayrwaldaral Company
Tox Wrather It is excessively hot and deteriorating health
The piece notes intense heat and drought affecting spring living and warns of evolving conditions. It mentions gunfire risks and the onset of fall while urging readers to monitor editions and external factors influencing public health. It records local notices about residents moving houses and the formation of a new volunteer or community effort.
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Tox Wrather
Gunner
Notice of meeting and travel notice as transcribed
The industrial society requests a meeting at the MLB Church next, at 26 oclock p m. A venetalat entange is desiract. By order of the Peech lant. Retyaveo Our Velegata to Congress, Than A A Denny arrived at Porthiod by the steamer Cvizada on Monday and to Seattle the same day for residence.
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MLB
Retyaveo
Congress
A. A. Denny
Waeucas
Clarks County
W.T
Curt
Joseph Wright
Kelly
Nui Cawcutor
Athena
Vantoover Citizens Meet at Young America Hall
Vore ov Taanee to ton Soum held a meeting of Vantoover citizens at Young America hall on August 23. Captain William Kelly was elected President and 11 in her Secretary. A committee on regulation proposed a resolution praising Borg Vianong’s troops for aiding the town during the conflagration of the morning of Pecogniane. Names include Lt. O Captain Aniaea Fernbay and Louis Baa. others connected the military service were lauded for prompt, jealous exertions. The resolution was presented to Portiood dailiee and Revisten for publication.
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Vantoover
Young Aimerica Hall
William Kelly
Reulatioe
Nepciaites Cupeisting
Tl. O
Aniaea Fernbay
Louis Baa
Cere
Dubifera
Borg Vianong
Winoway
Uaby Babbitt
Weeks
Sanburo
Li Ilall
WM. Kelly
Hexper
Sevoresary
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Werlo
Clickaman
Marion County
Sam
Pericans
Thoes
Columbia
Lake South
Saleuy
Willamette University
Rewa UL
Wystie
Alm
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Leit
Goma
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Salon
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Willmette
Salou
Salem
Offteen
Niles
Ham
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Linn
Oveson
Nia
Rome
City
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Dire
Washington Territory
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Clarke County
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Pacific
LP Eee
France
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Neeben
Olympia
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Beate
Bert Vo
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Rly Melewe
Francisca
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Mealaeea
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My OB
Cireh
Kehbot Ahony
K. Tines
Thin Prior
Paget
Amd
Roe
Grein
le Vanier Gireuse
Ansan
Durgea
Qingway
Canralay
Doctor Wall
Orshiy
Freewin
M. Winther
Conseitoion
Ny Laon
Cuwwesmiae
Waroour Imaresanta
FRESK
Tamburg
Bere Wuly
Bimgdele
Epmaieh
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Wideray
LTPW
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Tein
Paula
bin Phar
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