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The first column devoted to East Portland that I found in the Oregonian was
in the paper of December 6th, 1882. This site primarily contains items
extracted from that column. I have selected news of genealogical, rather than
historical, interest.
Most items are about births, marriages, and deaths. There also items about
birthday parties, anniversaries, and even a few divorces. News that reveals a
family relationship is also included. Some items are included simply because
they give a list of names. A few items are included for their humor
or my personal interest.
The search engine may bring up
Wheelers in the Oregonian
with news specifically about the family of my great-great grandparents
John Collister Wheeler and Adaline Freeman. Their son,
Edward Collister Wheeler (bio),
and son-in-law, John Thomas Stewart, were the last two mayors of East
Portland as the city voted on June 1st, 1891 to merge with Portland.
Of course there is no guarantee that I either found or included the one item of
news that is most important to
you.
Good luck with your search.
Portland, Oregon
August 17, 1882
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Yaquina City, Or. (via Corvallis), Aug. 16 -- Dr. B. F. Hutchinson, aged
seventy, and his son, aged about thirteen, were found dead this morning, having
been murdered either yesterday or last night, the bodies being cold when found.
Hutchinson on Monday delivered several head of cattle at this place receiving
some two hundred dollars for the same. An Indian assisted him in driving his
cattle and saw him receive pay therefor, and it is supposed that the Indian
committed the murder for the money, as none was found upon the bodies or in the
cabin. Hutchinson formerly resided at East Portland, where his wife now is. He
recently came here and took a homestead near Oneatta, and it was for the
purpose of paying for this land that he sold the stock. His intention was to
remove his family from East Portland to the homestead next week.
The body of the father was found near the cabin and that of the son in the
cabin. They were shot with a rifle or revolver, the boy's head being mutilated
beyond recognition. The Indian who is suspected went up the river this morning
before the discovery was made and has not yet been arrested. Great excitement
prevails, and the guilty wretch will doubtless be lynched when apprehended.
December 15, 1882
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On account of the inclement weather the celebration of the thirtieth
anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chambreau at Neppach's hall,
Wednesday night, was not so well attended as it otherwise would have been. One
hundred or more persons who were expected from Portland were unavoidably
detained on account of the high water, and preparations had been made for about
twice the number stated in excess of those who were present. Under these
circumstances Mr. and Mrs. Chambreau have the more reason to be proud of the
reception tendered them, considering the number present. The hall was
tastefully decorated with evergreens for the occasion, and Mrs. B. J. Schmeer,
Mrs. Carrie Mildren, (daughters of the recipients), J. Julian Chambreau, Chas.
H. Chambreau, (sons), and Mr. Mildren, (son-in-law), did the honors with
becoming grace. Dancing to the excellent music of Prof. and Madame Navoni and
Prof. Yost, vocal music by Mr. Mildren and others and an excellent repast left
nothing to do be desired on the score of pleasure and gratification. The toast
of "Mr. and Mrs. Chambreau" gave the former an opportunity to express his
sincere thanks for the honor and esteem shown them, and also to relate some
interesting reminiscences of his early history. A number of handsome and
appropriate tokens of esteem were presented. Altogether the affair was well
conducted and thoroughly enjoyable throughout, giving satisfaction alike to
entertainers and entertained.
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On Wednesday evening another member of the Holtz family succumbed to the
ravages of typhoid fever, with which they have been afflicted for some time
past. Only a few days ago the father died, and now the death of a married son,
named George, aged about 25, is to be recorded. The funeral will take place
this morning at 10 o'clock.
December 18, 1882
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Report was received here yesterday of the death of Dan McGonicle at San
Francisco. He was formerly a fireman on the O.&C. road, and has two
brothers working at the car shops.
December 21, 1882
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Mrs. Luelling, of Milwaukie, died on Monday last after a lingering illness, and
was buried Tuesday.
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Mrs. R. Partridge, of Seattle, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. D. Neer, and
will remain here until after the holidays.
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The news of the horrible death yesterday of Constant McMillen, of East
Portland, was received here with much consternation and regret, he being
generally conceded to be one of the most exemplary and promising young men in
the city.
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John M. Payne, son of W. H. Payne, of Columbia Slough, and Miss Annie Moran,
daughter of Thos. Moran, were married last evening at the residence of the
bride's parents in the southern outskirts of the city, near the car shops, Rev.
Father Mackin officiating. A large number of relatives and friends were
present to witness the ceremony. A reception followed with music and dancing
and an elegant supper. Presents were numerous and costly, expressive of esteem
and the happiness wished the contracting parties by the donors.
December 22, 1882
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Hal W. Westervelt of Fort Scott, Kansas, and Miss Lulu Kerns, daughter of Mrs.
John Cochran, of Brownsville, were married last evening in this city at the
residence of the bride's sister Mrs. R. Reddic, Eleventh street between K and
L, Rev. J. W. Sellwood, of the Episcopal church, officiating. Mr. A. B. Cox,
of East Portland, acted as groomsman and Miss Mary Daly, of Portland, as
bridesmaid. The contracting parties are well and favorably known in this city
by a host of friends and acquaintances, who wish them joy and happiness without
end.
December 26, 1882
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A large number of juveniles assembled in the evening at the residence of Mr.
W. T. Creitz, corner of H and Third streets, to celebrate the 17th birthday of
his son Lewis. The fun continued till a reasonably late hour, when the party
dispersed, wishing Lewis many such happy returns of the day, and he could not
wish for happier ones.
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Another death has occurred on Water street, south of L, the victim this time
being Seth, son of Mr. J. J. Seeley, an employe of the mill, aged nineteen
years. He died early Saturday morning and was buried yesterday. The cause of
his death was typhoid fever, from which disease also the parents and two other
children are now suffering. Several other cases of sickness of a similar
nature are reported on his street, and there appears little doubt that the
malarious character of the neighborhood is its prime cause, the effects of
which are now assuming such proportions as to warrant the enforcement of
sanitary measures by the city authorities.
December 28, 1882
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A quiet wedding took place in East Portland, last evening, the contracting
parties being Oscar Bellinger, son of Judge Bellinger, and Miss Lena Matlock,
daughter of T. J. Matlock. The ceremony occurred at the residence of the
bride's parents, Rev. S. C. Price officiating. Only relatives of the
contracting parties and a few immediate friends were present. The happy twain
leave this morning for eastern Oregon, where Mr. Bellinger is employed in
surveying for the O.R.&N. company. They are accompanied by the best wishes
of a large circle of friends for their future happiness.
December 29, 1882
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The funeral of Mrs. Mondy, who died on Monday, was conducted from the residence
in Stephen's addition on Thursday. Rev. T. L. Sails officiated.
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On the evening of Wednesday, the thirtieth anniversary of the wedding of Mr.
and Mrs. E. J. Sprague, a large number of their friends surprised them at their
residence in Stephens' addition and did full justice to the occasion. It was
called a linen wedding, and a majority of the presents donated were made from
that article. Unqualified enjoyment flavored by an excellent supper left
nothing to be desired.
January 2, 1890
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A pleasant watch night party was given New Year's eve at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Dove, on Eleventh and F streets, which was very enjoyable. A short
musical and literary programme was rendered, which was as follows: Duet, Miss
Minnie Sperry and Mr. Archie Buchtel; recitation, "Brief Tragedy," by Miss
Carroll; recitation, "Soldier's Tramp," Mr. P. Blake; recitation, "An Irish
Soldier's Address to Columbia," Phil Brady. All the numbers were well rendered
and appreciated. The spacious double parlors were canvased and dancing
indulged in all evening. At 12 o'clock all were invited to partake of a fine
supper. The party was made up of the following young people: Misses Lizzie
Horn, Anna Brady, Maggie Carrol, Minnie Sperry, Etta Sperry, Dolly Sperry, Ida
Wood, Ada Mercer, Lizzie Dunn, Bessie Dove, Alice Dove, Anna Dove; Messers.
Earnest Sommers, Oscar Horn, James Morse, Phil Brady, Phil Kelly, E. G.
Sutherland, Pearley Blake, Frank Buchtel, Archie Buchtel, J. Palmer, George
Listeuran, Chris Bell, George A. Buffington.
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Talking about happy men, there is not a happier one than Mr. H. Listman,
smiling all over, whose wife presented him New Year's morning with a bouncing
boy, after waiting nineteen years. Mr. Listman received the congratulations
from his friends with pride and pleasure.
January 11, 1890
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Yesterday morning at 12:15 Mrs. William Moore died at her residence on Fifth
and F streets. She had been sick for several years, and has been bedfast
for the past thirteen months, and endured her sufferings with remarkable
patience. She possessed a wonderful vitality, and would frequently revive when
it seemed that she could not possibly live. She leaves a husband and a
daughter to mourn her loss. Her funeral will take place Sunday at the
Centenary M. E. church at 2 P.M. The services will be conducted by Rev.
J. W. Bushong.
February 8, 1890
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The remains of Mrs. M. I. Miller, of St. Paul, Minn., are en route to East Portland for interment in Lone Fir cemetery. Services will be conducted by Rev. J. W. Bushong, in the Centenary church, Sunday next, at 2:30 P. M. She was the mother of Drs. F. D. Miller, of East Portland, and K. L. Miller of Roseburg.
March 16, 1890
- The funeral of the late Rev. John W. Sellwood took place yesterday fornoon at St. David's church, which was filled to overflowing. Right Rev. B. Wistar Morris, assisted by Rev. B. Elliott Habersham, rector of St. Matthew's chapel, and other clergymen conducted the services, which were very impressive. The floral decorations on the casket were beautiful and emblematical. The Oregon City Episcopal church contributed a floral offering representing "Gates Ajar," which was especially appropriate, coming as it did from a church of which the deceased clergyman was formerly rector.
At the close of the services, the remains were followed to Lone Fir cemetery and laid to rest. It is seldom that a man is followed to his grave with such universal regret as was manifested on the occasion of the funeral of the Rev. Mr. Sellwood. He died in the midst of his labors, and it will be difficult to find another to fill his place. To-day he funeral sermon will be preached in St. David's church at 11 A. M. by Bishop Morris.
- A great many expressions have been heard concerning the appointment of Councilman John M. Lewis as postmaster of East Portland, and it is the general impression that he will make an acceptable and competent officer. Mr. Lewis has resided in East Portland about four years, and has been a member of the common council, and in all his intercourse with his fellow-members has always been courteous.
March 16, 1890
- The death of William A. Robeson, the well-known railroad man, took place yesterday morning at 12:45 o'clock, at his residence on J street. It was not known that Mr. Robeson was sick, and the news of his death is received with great surprise as well as regret by his friends, of whom he had a host. He is as well known as any railroad man in the country, having been on the Union Pacific and other prominent lines. Last summer he was conductor on the Ilwaco railroad. He possessed a genial disposition and made many friends wherever he went. He leaves a wife and two daughters. The cause of his death was peluro-pneumonia.
June 16, 1890
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Everybody knows that Mr. Byars is a man of of extraordinary courage. Several
months ago a savage looking bear was roaming in the woods near St. John,
causing the people for miles around great alarm. Byars was immediately sent
for to rid the country of the fierce animal. Did he take a carbine to complete
the dangerous as well as philanthropic work? Not he! He took a pocket pistol
loaded with smokeless powder and wore a pair of wooden shoes weighing
twenty-five pounds each. Thus equipped, Mr. Byars went forth alone in the
wilds surrounding St. John. He had gone but a short time when he returned. He
informed the St. John's people the bear was dead. They went out with a wagon,
and soon returned with the dead. The bear was found fearfully mangled. His
jaw was broken, his head was crushed, his thigh was smashed and there was
scarcely a sound bone in his body. Mr. Byars had actually kicked the bear to
death. Now, this is no campaign story, got out on the morning of the election,
but the truth will be verified by a large number of republicans as well as
democrats. The carcass hung several days at the meat market of Kindorff Bros.
Such courage should be rewarded at the polls to-day.
June 17, 1890
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Mr. Byar's shoes did not elect him to the Marshalship.
It was a very quiet election, and the contest was conducted on both sides with
good humor. Mr. Byars fought bravely for the marshalship, and in the Second
ward the famous shoes with which he kicked the bear to death were placed on
exhibition, but his gallant fight was without effect.
November 28, 1890
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The death of James R. Robb, pioneer, occurred at his residence in Kenworthy's
addition, in East Portland, 11 o'clock Wednesday night. Mr. Robb was taken
with la grippe last February and has never been well since. Wednesday
night, however, he was feeling better than usual, and so remarked to Mrs. Robb
when they retired. A little before 11 Mr. Robb got up, and after putting on
his dressing gown went to the bathroom, where he got some water. He returned,
and putting the lamp down went to bed. Immediately he began to breath
laboriously. This continued and Mrs. Robb sprang up, but nothing could be
done, and his spirit gently took its flight.
Mr. Robb was 74 years old. He crossed the plains in 1842 with a party of which
Captain Medorum Crawford and F. X. Matthieu are now the sole survivors. He mined
in California in 1848 and 1849, and was afterwards a member of the well-known
firm of Priest, Lee & Co., of Sacramento. Mr. Robb lived in Oregon City
for a number of years, and built with his own hands the first Methodist church
in the state at that place. He was a member of the firm of Governor Abernethy
& Co., of Oregon City, and acquired considerable wealth, which was
subsequently swept away by the firm's failure. He was noted for his liberalty
in those days, and it is related of him that when he saw the clothes of the
Methodist minister were growing seedy, he would invite him into his store and
fit him out with the best he had.
Others enjoyed his prosperity. He had a family by his first wife of six
children, all of whom are living. They are as follows: Mrs. J. M. Drake, Mrs.
C. W. Parrish, of Oregon City; Mrs. J. C. Rounds, of East Portland; Mrs. E. W.
Cornell, of Portland; Mrs. F. D. French, of Tacoma, and Mr. J. W. Robb, of
Tacoma. His first wife died twelve years ago, and he was married to Mrs. S. E.
May, of Salem, eight years ago.
Mr. Robb lived in Portland for a long time and was a member of Taylor-street
church for nineteen years and on the official board. He died as he lived--a
Christian man.
The funeral will take place Saturday at 11 A.M. from the residence. Those who
desire to view the remains can do so this afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock.
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