Oregon City Enterprise, February 1, 1868 THE FREEZE– At present writing the river is open, and transit is easy from the metropolis to the capital, but this is altogether owing to the perseverance of the People’s Transportation Co., as the weather continues unfavorable for a thaw – decidedly. It was just two weeks, to an…
Oregon City Enterprise, January 25, 1868 COMMERCIAL – The P. T. Company are working hard to open up the river between this city and Portland, as we go to press. Mr. Pratt left here on skates – or rather with skates on his shoulders – intending to make a trip to Portland, and ascertain what…
Oregon Spectator, January 20, 1848 The January 20, 1848 issue of the Oregon Spectator was given over almost entirely to letters and reports from the Whitman mission and the survivors of the incident on November 29, 1847. One exception was the farewell editorial by the editor, who had been forced from his position…
Oregon Argus, January 9, 1858 A strange gentleman was discovered Tuesday night between nine and ten o’clock lumbering around in the rear of Dierdorff’s store, who, upon being seen, took to his heels. He was pursued through various turnings and twistings along Main Street and its connection alleys, and several shots fired after him, one…
Oregon City Enterprise, January 4, 1868 THE LEAP YEAR BALL – The ball given at Cliff House on New Years Eve was a magnificent affair – an undoubted success. The spacious dining hall was filled at an early hour by a festive throng, eager to escort the old year out, and usher the New Year…
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