Oregon Spectator, August 5, 1847 ROAD AROUND THE FALLS – The construction of a road around the Falls, on the eastern bank of the Willamette, conducting from Main Street to the granary above, is in contemplation; indeed a number of our most influential citizens are prepared to subscribe liberally towards the accomplishment of so laudable…
Oregon City Enterprise, July 27, 1867 GETTING READY FOR BUSINESS – A walk of a few hours about town on Thursday last has shown us that business will soon be resumed in all its branches in Oregon City. The Imperial Mills, which have received substantial improvements, will begin running next week. The woolen factory next…
Oregon City Enterprise, July 20, 1867 WATER PIPE – C. W. Pope of this city, are now busily employed in manufacturing the pipe for the Oregon City Water Works Company. CAUTION – We would caution our lady friends owning canaries about leaving the cages in exposed places. On last Saturday a chicken hawk pounced down…
Oregon City Enterprise, July 13, 1867 TIME – Since the Woolen Factory closed operations in this city, all persons feel that they have lost some thing more or less; can’t tell when to get up in the morning, nor when to quit or begin work, go to or come from meals; and such as were…
Oregon Spectator, July 8, 1847 We are pleased to announce the arrival among us of a young American artist, Mr. J. M. Stanley, who visits our territory for the purpose of transferring to canvas some portions of the beautiful and sublime scenery with which our country abounds. The field of Mr. Stanley’s labors has chiefly…
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