Oregon Argus, May 5, 1860 AFFRAY – A difficulty occurred between two men at the Brewery on last Wednesday afternoon, in which glass tumblers and stones were pretty freely used. One of the belligerents drew a knife and took after the other, who made the best of his speed and took refuge in Judge Caufield’s…
The Oregon Argus, April 28, 1860 STEAMBOATING – Last Tuesday evening, about half past six o’clock, the Jennie came up to the Clackamas rapids, and taking the line, attempted to pull over. But the line parted, and she was compelled to drop below and tie up until it could be replaced. Two of the Jennie’s…
Oregon Spectator, April 18, 1850 The subscriber would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Oregon City and vicinity, that he is fitting up a retail store on Main Street, opposite Moss’ hotel, where he will be most happy to serve all Ladies and Gentlemen who may honor him with a call. His stock is of the…
Oregon Spectator, April 4, 1850 BRIDGE – The citizens of Oregon City and vicinity are requested to meet in the Methodist Church, on Wednesday the 10th inst. At 3 o’clock p.m. for the purpose of devising means for the construction of a bridge across Abernethy Creek, where Main Street crosses the same. A general attendance…
Oregon Spectator, March 19, 1850 OREGON CITY CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given, that sealed proposals will be received, until the 27th inst., for taking up and clearing off of stumps, from the head of Main Street to the bridge near the tannery; no part of said stumps to be left nearer the surface of the…
Oregon Argus, February 25, 1860 SOUTHERN MAIL We learn from Postmaster Fleming that the proposal of Capt. A. F. Hedges for carrying mail from Oregon City to Corvallis and back, once a week, has been accepted by the Department. The service is to be performed one year for $4,000. The semi-weekly mail with which we…
Oregon Spectator, February 21, 1850 Col. W. W. Loring, of the troops stationed in this city, has removed from this place to Fort Vancouver, where he intends establishing the headquarters of the Regiment. PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE TERRITORY IN OREGON Whereas, it has been made known to me by the commanding officer of…
Oregon Argus, February 11, 1860 VALENTINES – Next Tuesday, Feb. 14, is Valentine Day, and valentines, sentimental and comic, of all sorts and sizes can be had at Post’s Bookstore, and also at the Post Office. Mr. Fleming requests us to state that all of these tender missives dropped into the Post Office had better…
Oregon Spectator, February 7, 1850 There will be an adjourned meeting of the citizens of Oregon City at the Methodist church, on Monday, the 18th inst., at 7 o’clock, P. M., for the purpose of completing the organization of a school district in the city, election of trustees and other purposes. Our paper comes out…
Weekly Enterprise, January 29, 1870 HURT – On last Monday evening Mr. H. L. Kelly was standing on the dock in this place, when the steamer came in. The boat took a shear on the pilot, and struck one of the dock fenders with such force that it knocked it loose and against Mr. Kelly,…
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