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…
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…
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,…
Oregon Argus, January 7, 1860 DESTRUCTIVE FIRE – At last the efforts to burn Dement out have been successful. About three o’clock on Tuesday morning of this week, fire was discovered in the lower room of the building occupied by the Sons of Temperance, Odd Fellows and Masons, adjoining the store of Wm. C. Dement…
Oregon Argus, November 5, 1859 CITY IMPROVEMENTS – Upon returning to this city after an absence of nearly eight weeks, we were agreeably surprised to see the great change that has taken place in the general aspect of affairs. Main Street has been turnpiked and macadamized till it is no doubt the best piece of…
Oregon Spectator, October 18, 1849 We had supposed that the wooden sidewalk on Main Street was constructed for the accommodation of those who wish to pass along the street, and especially for the accommodation of the ladies. But we have noticed on several occasions, that it was so completely occupied by groups of gentlemen that…
The Weekly Enterprise, September 18, 1869 MATTERS AT HOME – Mr. S. Ackerman and family, also his brother of Eugene, returned to this city on Wednesday last. Judging from the appearance of the goods unpacked, and the number of packages and cases already arrived, Mr. Ackerman has purchased a very extensive and superb stock of…
Oregon Argus, July 30, 1859 A FIRE – Yesterday morning, a little before two o’clock, fire was seen issuing from the roof of the building occupied by “Titus” as a boarding-house, opposite Mr. Harvey’s residence. The whole building was soon enveloped in flames, and for a while it seemed as though the ‘devouring element’ intended…
Oregon Argus, July 2, 1859 THE FOURTH – There will be no public celebration of the Fourth in Oregon City this year. We presume those of our citizens who wish to take part I the festivities of the day will go to Portland or McMinnville, at both of which places there will be celebrations. There…
Oregon Argus, June 25, 1859 Celebration of the Fourth – Are we to have no celebration of the Fourth of July in Oregon City this year? If we are to have one, it is time our citizens were making preparations for it. What say the Sons of Temperance, the Cold Water Army, and the Sabbath…
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