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The Oregonian -- News from East Portland
September - December, 1889
September 1, 1889
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Mr. Bacon, who has been keeping the boarding house in the Hawthorne house on
Fourth street between L and M streets, died very suddenly yesterday at about
1 o'clock. He has not been in good health for some time, and is a
new-comer here.
Yesterday morning he thought he would go to work and went to his bench, he
being a carpenter. About 9 o'clock he was seen to fall to the floor and
remain
motionless. Some men went to his assistance, and found him unconscious. He
was immediately carried into the house and Dr. Caples summoned, who on arriving
saw that the man was suffering from a stroke of paralysis, and beyond all human
help. He lingered in an unconscious condition until 1 o'clock when he died
without a struggle. He was a man about 52 years of age, and leaves a wife and
four children.
September 15, 1889
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G. H. Stanton, of Stephens addition, who has been sick for along time, died
Friday morning in Good Samaritan hospital. The remains were brought to this
side of the river and the funeral will take place to-day at 4 P.M. from
Dunning's undertaking rooms. He was a member of the Masonic order, the
A.O.U.W. and G.A.R. The funeral will be conducted by the Masons of East
Portland assisted by the other organizations named.
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It is stated the Mr. Gaeling, who accidentally shot himself through the hand
last week, is very bad. It was found necessary to amputate the hand and fears
are entertained that he cannot recover.
September 17, 1889
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The following are the teachers and their locations in the schools:
CENTRAL SCHOOL. Professor R. F. Robinson, principal and high school; Miss Mary
E. Buxton, Eighth grade; Miss Ella A. Owen, Seventh grade; Miss Mary Hamilton,
Sixth and Fifth grades; Miss Etta Beno, Fifth grade; Miss Minnie Brown, Fourth
grade; Miss Anna Gray, Third grade; Miss Irene Powell, Second grade; Miss
Carrie Ross, First grade.
STEPHENS SCHOOL. Professor G. A. Adams, principal and Seventh grade; Miss
Lillie B. Davey, Sixth grade; Miss Mary Donahue, Fifth grade; Miss Marie
Gantenbein, Fourth grade; Miss Anna Campbell, Third grade; Miss Elvene Grenier,
Second Grade; Miss Eugenia Craig, First grade.
NORTH CENTRAL SCHOOL. Mrs. F. E. Alford, principal and Fifth grade; Miss Ida
Gove, Fourth grade; Miss Mila Hill, Third grade; Miss Kate Prideaux, Second
grade; Miss Anna Kennedy, First grade; Mrs. A. E. Sloan, First grade; Miss
Maggie Charleson, supernumerary.
September 20, 1889
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The schools in Holladay's addition, district 49, have an enrollment of 191,
which are distributed in the following rooms and teachers: Professor Ackerman,
principal of the district, 10; Miss Donlan, 54; Miss Krebs, 49, Miss Browning,
39. In the Fernwood school, taught by Miss Sharkey, there are fifteen pupils
in attendance. There will be a large increase as the term progresses. The new
principal and his assistants are simply organizing the school and getting it in
working order. It will require several days in which to do this. The Holladay
schools will undoubtedly maintain their former reputation for good work and
practical results.
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A gentleman in from Mount Tabor reported that Mr. Longnecker's house was
destroyed by fire Tuesday. Fire was communicated to the building from burning
brush, which was set on fire to clear land.
September 22, 1889
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On the 19th of this month, Riley Schooley, a workman employed in Jeffery's
brickyard, died without means, and yesterday funds were raised from his
fellow-workmen by Mr. F. S. Dunning and the foreman of the yard, and the body
was given a decent burial in Lone Fir cemetery.
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Mr. William Dalton had a small house on his place near Latourelle burned this
week. The fire communicated from burning timber.
September 24, 1889
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Margaret Strain has begun suit in the state circuit court for a divorce from
William Y. Strain, and for custody of the eight minor children. Habitual
drunkenness is the cause alleged.
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A marriage license was granted yesterday for Will Bonner, aged 22, and Daisy
Merrick, aged 20.
September 25, 1889
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Mrs. Nicoline Bodill Kuhnlein commenced suit for a divorce in the Circuit
court, against Alexander Kuhnlein, to whom she was united in marriage in
Chicago, Illinois, October 14, 1876. The plaintiff in her complaint says that
within two weeks after the marriage her husband violently assaulted her, and
has continued to do so almost continually ever since.The plaintiff continues
that when she married Kuhnlein he was not worth a dollar, but she had almost
$10,000 worth of property, devised to her by a former husband. At the time of
her marriage to Kuhnlein, she was keeping a boarding and lodging house, and he
was a boarder in her establishment, paying nothing for his bed and board, but,
on the other hand, he appropriated to his own use the income of her property
for two years, which aggregates $1800. She further claims that her husband has
$8,900 additional money belonging to her. Plaintiff has no means, and asks,
besides a decree of divorce, such other relief as the court may deem fit and
just.
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W. M. Hardin wants legal separation from his wife Mary J., to whom he was
married June 23, 1881, in Cedar county Missouri. He alleges that his wife
changed her mind two years later and deserted him.
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Articles incorporating "The Home for Chinese Women and Girls" were filed with
County Clerk Powell yesterday by Mrs. Mary H. Holbrook, Maria R. Andrews,
Josephine J. Allen, R. Jane Williamson, Mary A. Cooper, Lydia A. Warren and Ah
His.
The object of the corporation is to engage in the receiving, rescuing,
protecting, caring for, educating and improving the condition of homeless,
neglected and abused Chinese women and girls of this state and other states and
territories as may seek its protection.
September 26, 1889
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Mrs. Sarah Stevenson, an old resident of this place, and an early settler in
this country, died at Oregon City on the 24th, aged 78. She was the mother of
Mrs. D. Baugher, of East Portland, John Stevenson, of Yakima, Mrs. Wills, of
Willsburg, Mrs. Miller, of Sellwood and Mrs. Chase, of Oregon City. The
remains will arrive here on the train from Oregon City to-day at 10:20 A.M.,
and the funeral services will take place from the Second Day Adventist church,
Tenth and G., at 10:30 A.M. to-day. The remains will be interred in Lone Fir
cemetery.
September 28, 1889
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Mrs. Jacob Anderson died yesterday at her residence in this city, after a
lingering sickness, from consumption. She went east of the mountains for
several weeks and then came back, not having received any advantage from her
trip.
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G. J. Gruner has commenced building a $1600 cottage in Stephens addition.
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Miss Jennie Markwood, sister of Mrs. J. M. Robertson, has gone to Coeur
d'Alene City on a visit.
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Bud Tibbetts, son of Mr. Frank Tibbetts, started for Seattle last night,
where he will assume a responsible position.
October 9, 1889
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Last night the Salvation Army band was out on the streets with their drums and
horns, and were placed under arrest by the city marshal after marching a short
distance. The entire band marched to to the city jail in charge of the
marshal, playing on their instruments and followed by a large crowd. At the
city jail they piled inside the enclosure and were then locked up. Those
arrested were Sarah Parker, Harry Hager, J. M. Parker, Mr. Simonson, E.
McDonald, Mr. Hayes, John Garabed (the Turk.) Mrs. Parker was allowed to go on
her recognizance, and the others were held in the sum of $10 bail, to appear at
1 P.M. to-day. J. M. Parker, the adjutant, said to the recorder the reason
they appeared in the streets was not in defiance of the law, but because it was
their right to do so. He complained very bitterly of the newspapers, and said
the Salvation Army had been misrepresented.
The arrest was made by the marshal alone, as was his duty under the new
ordinance. None of the officers were present at the time. The marshal
complained that some one mistook him for a member of the band and swatted him
with a rotten egg in the neck.
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The residence of Mr. W. A. Richardson who resides near the car shops, was
robbed Monday morning about 2 o'clock, under peculiar circumstances.
Yesterday
morning at 2 o'clock all were out milking, as Mr. Richardson keeps a milk
ranch, and gets up that early to get the milk ready for delivery to customers
in town. He had been out but a short time and then returned to the house, to
find missing a gold watch and chain, valued at about $150, a rolled gold watch
chain and $26 in cash. For some time a young man named Clifton has been
employed on the place, and Sunday night he went over the river. He did not
return, and the supposition is that he came back in the morning at
2 o'clock.
The stolen property was lying on a table when Mr. Richardson went out, and it
is thought Clifton took it and departed. What threw suspicion on this young
man in the first place was the fact that he has disappeared and no trace of him
has been found. There is, of course, a chance that he is not the thief, and
the house was entered by someone else, but until his sudden absence is
accounted for satisfactorily, suspicion will continue to rest on him. Marshal
Morgan has sent the following circular to places where Clifton is liable to
turn up:
Look out for a gold watch and chain. The chain is a single link vest, solid
gold; the watch a Howard movement, engine turn case, with monogram "W.A.R." on
the face side of watch.
October 10, 1889
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The funeral of W. A. Ransome, who was killed in Monday night's wreck on the
Southern Pacific railroad, will take place to-day at 11 A.M. from the car
shops. The remains will be brought to L street depot on the train, and the
carriages taken from there. Funeral services will be under the auspices of
Washington lodge, Masonic, also accompanied by the members of the Brotherhood
of Firemen.
October 16, 1889
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School District No. 2 -- The two school houses in this district, situated in
the southeastern portion of the city on the Powell's valley road, have an
attendance of about 250 pupils, and the work is progressing very finely. The
buildings are designated as upper and lower school houses, and the schools are
under four teachers who are as follows: Principal, E. C. Hoover; assistants,
Miss Gracie Davy, Miss Habersham and Miss H. Musen. This district will soon
have to provide another building to accommodate the increase.
October 17, 1889
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Mr. Walter McFarland, aged 54 years, and old esteemed resident of Cole's
addition to East Portland, died of consumption at his residence on Eleventh
street Monday night at a quarter past 11 o'clock. The deceased was born in
Boston on the 1st of August 1835, and came to the West fifteen years ago and
settled in San Francisco. From that city he moved to Portland and then to East
Portland, where he has resided since, enjoying the full respect and confidence
of all who knew him. He was an able seaman and served his country in the
United States navy during the late war, and he was a member of the G.A.R., who
was exceedingly popular among his comrades. He leaves behind a wife and four
children. The funeral will take place to-day at 11 o'clock. His loss
will be felt by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
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Mrs. M. Keech, mother of Mrs. John Kenworthy, died yesterday morning, at the
residence of her daughter, at Seventh and P Streets. Mrs. Kenworthy was East
about a year ago. On her return she brought her mother with her. The funeral
will take place at 2 P.M. to-day from the residence, Seventh and P.
October 20, 1889
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At the meeting of Pioneer engine company, Friday night, a name for membership
was reported favorably on, and the ballot was about to be spread for his
admission or rejection, when Mr. John H. Hall arose and asked who the man was
and what his qualifications were. Mr. W. D. Pape answered, saying that the
gentleman was in every way qualified, as he could speak several languages. Mr.
Hall said he was entirely satisfied with those qualifications, especially if
the man could swear in all of the languages. He was unanimously elected.
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Next Tuesday for Salvationists in the city jail will come forth as free men,
their ten days' imprisonment then expiring. "Joe, the Turk," will have to
remain fifteen days more, after his comrades are released, but, as he says this
is the eighth time he has been jailed, he can stand it very well. It has been
remarkably dull and quiet about the barracks since the band ceased appearing on
the streets, and the question is, what will they do? Perhaps they will abandon
East Portland.
October 24, 1889
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Jesse Bloodsworth stated yesterday that he had occasion to take his sister to
the Northern Pacific depot in Portland Tuesday night, and returned up town by
way of Fourth street. While passing a secluded place he passed between two
men. One was on the edge of the sidewalk, apparently looking at some object
across the street. He had just passed when he heard a sharp click and an order
to halt. He obeyed, when the "unconcerned" man on the edge of the sidewalk
came forward quickly and went through his pockets, taking $2 60 in change and a
jackknife. Bloodsworth says the fellow pulled out his watch chain, but finding
no watch, remarked, "You are not very well fixed, are you?" Bloodsworth was
then allowed to pass on, which he did as lively as possible.
October 27, 1889
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"Joe the Turk," in the city jail, sent a request to the recorder for permission
to have his picture taken, with the jail as the background. The request was
not granted at present, but just before he takes his departure his vanity may
be gratified. Some people would prefer not to have a city jail as a background
to their pictures, but there is a great dissimilarity in the tastes of human
beings.
October 29, 1889
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Saturday evening the wedding ceremony was performed that united in marriage Mr.
Guy Possen and Miss Lulu McGowan. The marriage took place at the residence of
the bride's parents, in Hanson's addition, in the presence of a few invited
guests, and afterward the couple took their departure for Seattle. They will
be absent about two weeks, when they will return and occupy their new home in
Hanson's addition, which is furnished throughout in readiness for their
reception. Both are popular young people in East Portland.
October 30, 1889
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Yesterday John E. Mayo tendered his resignation as justice of the peace for
this precinct. It was accepted by the county court and Mr. S. Bullock was
appointed to fill the vacancy. Mr. Mayo becomes recorder on November 1, and it
is presumed the new justice will take his office then.
October 31, 1889
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Yesterday Messrs. William Von Cadon, Henry Rustler and William Myer went to
Green Lake, about four miles from Vancouver, where they killed forty-eight fine
fat ducks. They report game very plentiful at the lake.
November 1, 1889
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Miss Emma C. Gay, daughter of Mr. C. W. Gay of Mount Tabor, whose death was
announced last Monday, was a young lady 20 years old, and highly respected by
all who knew her. The news of her death will be received with deep sorrow by
her many acquaintances, formed while teaching in the school districts in the
eastern portion of the county. Especially will the pupils who attended her
schools keenly feel the loss of her pleasant face.
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A fine century plant was stolen from the home of F. W. Berry; Fifteenth and J
streets, on Wednesday morning. It had been left in front of the house, and was
carried off by a sneak thief. The plant was prized very highly by the owner.
It seems that there are some parties who are making a practice of stealing
choice plants, and the case here reported is not an isolated one.
November 7, 1899
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Last evening Mr. M. M. Hunter, bookkeeper for Kindorff Bros., came to the East
Side office and stated he had an item. A reporter went with him and was shown
a fine fat black bear suspended in front of the meat shop. "This bear,"
remarked Mr. Hunter, "was killed by Mr. Byars, just back of St. Johns." Mr.
Byars was interviewed, and he admitted that he killed the bear, but he
remarked, "I scared that bear to death." "You scared him to death, did you?
How did it happen the bear didn't scare you to death?" "Well," remarked Byars,
striking his cane down on the floor with emphasis, "the bear died first."
November 8, 1889
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James Gannon, an old soldier, who resides on Sixth between H and G streets, died
yesterday evening at 6 o'clock. He has been in very feeble health for some
time and his death was not unexpected. A wife and several children mourn his
death. He was a member of Sumner Post, G.A.R., and Washington Lodge, A.F.
& A.M., and under the auspices of these organizations he will be buried.
This is the fourth old soldier that has been buried from the post the past year.
November 10, 1889
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A few days ago the house of Mr. Davis, who resides on the Powell's valley road
about four miles from here, was totally destroyed by fire. All the family were
at home at the time, but the flames obtained such headway that it was
impossible to save the building. However, most of the furniture was saved, and
the family are now living in a house near by. The house was a neat cottage and
cost about $1200.
November 15, 1889
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Henry A. Bruce, an old resident of East Portland, died at his residence in
Stephens addition yesterday morning at 7 o'clock. He was 70 years of age,
and leaves a wife and several children.
November 22, 1889
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A Ladies' and Pastors' Aid Society has been organized in the Centenary M. E.
church through the efforts of Dr. Bushong, the aim of which is to look up
strangers and give them a warm welcome--visit the sick, care for the indigent
and raise moneys for the furnishing of the parsonage, and for the needs of the
church not otherwise provided for. It has the following officers: President,
Mrs. D. Bushong; vice president, Mrs. Hill; treasurer, Mrs. R. M. Robb;
secretary, Mrs. M. L. Kenworthy. The executive committee consists of Mesdames
Abraham, McClure and Dildine.
November 23, 1889
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Yesterday evening Mr. Ellis Walker met with a shocking accident in Stephens
addition. He is the owner of a wood sawing machine, and was engaged in sawing
wood on Seventh street between U and V streets. George Coulter was the driver
of the horse that pulled the machine from place to place. Mr. Walker was
managing the sawing, and he gave Coulter an order to move the machine forward a
few feet. Coulter started the horse, the saw being in motion. He had hardly
started the animal when he heard the saw strike something and Mr. Walker
exclaim, "My God." Looking back, he saw the blood streaming from Walker's left
arm. He thought the arm was nearly severed at first, but, without stopping to
make examination, he caught the arm above the wrist and hurried Walker to the
street car and soon had him in Raffety's drug store. Here it was found that
the saw had struck the arm near the wrist, cutting a gash five inches long,
severing the ulna nerve, main artery and nearly severing the ulna bone. The
accident was caused by his swinging his arm against the saw. The fearful ash
was sewed up and dressed in a few moments, and Walker was made as comfortable
as possible. There will be no trouble about the hand, but he may not have the
full use of his fingers. Ellis Walker is an old pioneer, is over 70 years of
age and well known.
December 7, 1889
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Sumner Post, G.A.R., of this city held an election Thursday night, and the
following officers were chosen:
N. L. Smith
J. W. Riner
M. Countryman
W. W. Royal
L. H. Hickman
G. J. Ross
A. C. Edmonds
Anthony Gannon
Delegates to
department
encampment
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P. C.
S. V. C.
J. V. C.
surgeon
chaplain
quartermaster
O. D.
O. G.
Comrades
F. Neidermark,
S. N. Alford,
R. H. Loomis,
H. F. McMillan,
S. R. Harrington
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Alternates
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Comrades
F. Neidermark,
S. N. Alford,
R. H. Loomis,
H. F. McMillan,
S. R. Harrington
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They will be installed the first meeting in January.
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C. B. Bartel has had a case in the court for the past three years against
Nicholas Mathais, to recover $1755 for services rendered as agent. Mr. Bartel
has won his suit and the $1755. There is an oyster supper in prospect.
December 13, 1889
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Fidelity lodge, A.O.U.W., has elected the following officers for the ensuing
term:
M. W.
foreman
overseer
recorder
financier
receiver
guide
inside watchman
outside guard
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A. A. Kadderly
M. Sunderland
G. A. Routledge
S. W. Marks
Ed Brandon
Fred Kindorff
John Foster
H. Metzger
J. W. Waller
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Fidelity is a growing lodge and one of the most prosperous in this jurisdiction.
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The election of the Columbia lodge, No. 42, A.F. & A.M., Mount Tabor,
occurred Saturday evening, December 7, regular communication, and resulted as
follows:
J. S. Rathbun
O. F. Botkin
H. Freeborough
F. M. Black
A. W. Botkin
J. S. Craft
T. W. Searls
R. L. Lewis
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W. M.
S. W.
J. W.
treasurer
secretary
tyler
S. D.
J. D.
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Installation of officers will take place on the 27th instant at 2 P.M.
December 14, 1889
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At the annual convocation of Washington Chapter No. 18, Royal Arch Masons, held
at their hall in East Portland, December 12, 1889, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing Masonic year:
Thomas H. Brickell
John L. Sperry
Alonzo Hoyt
C. E. Miller
A. L. Rumsey
S. N. Alford
W. W. Peaslee
Philip Flood
John E. Boynton
John R. Hanson
M. Stoker
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M. E. H. P.
E. K.
E. S.
captain of H.
P. S.
master 3d V.
master 2d V.
master 1st V.
treasurer
secretary
sentinel
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Installation will take place Monday evening, December 16, 1889, at
7:30 o'clock.
December 27, 1889
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It was announced that a wedding would take place Christmas eve in the
Evangelical church during the exercises that evening. The names of the couple
were not given an there was good deal of speculation over the matter. When the
hour arrived Mr. W. J. Faubion, of La Camas, and Miss A. C. Long, of Cole's
addition, stepped under the beautiful evergreen horseshoo that stood on the
platform and were made one in a few words by Rev. L. S. Fisher. The church was
packed to its utmost capacity and the exercises were very enjoyable.
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