The Oregon Argus, June 27, 1857 OREGON CITY The body of Mr. Bell, who was on the Portland at the time it went over the falls, was recovered this week. Stone-Ware – S. M. Harris and Brother have left in our office a beautiful stone pitcher, just kind of a one adapted to a cold…
Oregon Spectator, March 5, 1846 ARDENT SPIRITS… The Question for debate, before the “Falls Association,” on Saturday evening the 7th inst., we understand, is – “Resolved, That the tendency of the law on Ardent Spirits, is productive of more evil than good, and ought to be repealed.” Doubtless an interesting debate will be had on…
January 16, 1851, Oregon Spectator Temperance Monday evening, the third regular meeting of the Washingtonian Teetotal Abstinence was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church. A large audience was assembled. After the usual exercises, Hon. A. Paine was called upon to address the Society. Mr. P. arose, and having quoted 1 Cor. 10-12 said that he…
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