June
12, 1913The Ontario Argus (Ontario, OR)
Miscellaneous newspaper articles about Clatsop County Oregon
December
20, 1862
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
To the Public-The following is the division of the State of
Oregon into United States Assessment District, with the names of the Assistant
Assessor for each District and their places of residence.
1st District-Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook-Preston W. Gillette, Astoria,
Clatsop County. (Submitted by S. Williams)
January
8, 1872
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Clatsop Circuit Court-Judge Upton will go to Astoria today for the purpose of holding a term of the Circuit County for Clatsop County. (Submitted by S. Williams)
January
12, 1872
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Clatsop Circuit Court-We have the following abstract of
proceedings of the Circuit Court for Clatsop county for the term held the
present week, Judge Upton presiding: Jan. 8-Geo. H. Durham appointed Prosecuting
attorney for the term.
Jan. 9-Lloyd Brooke vs. Jas. Taylor et al; suit to set aside a deed; demurrer to
complaint sustained; and cause continued. Strong for plaintiff, W. Lair Hill for
defendant Taylor;Elliott for other defendents.
Jan. 10-Olney's Executors vs. W.B. Ross; Sheriffs sale confirmed. Hill for
plaintiff.
Olney's Executors vs. Almira Paymond: same.
K.R. Spadden vs. Olney's Executors; two ---- for money, consolidated by order of
the Court, jury failed to agree, and cause continued.
Whelley for plaintiff and Hill for defendants.
Bolters vs. Bolters; suit for divorce; continued.
McEwan for Plaintiff; Duaham for State.
The Court adjourned for the term. (Submitted by S. Williams)
July
25, 1873
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
To Hold Court-Judge Upton, immediately after the adjournment of the Supreme County, now in session at Salem, will go to Astoria to hold court for Clatsop county. The term will open for that county on the second Tuesday of August. (Submitted by S. Williams)
March
29, 1875
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
The Teachers Institute for 4th judicial district, including the counties of Clatsop, Columbia, Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington, will be held at Astoria on Monday, the 9th day of August. J.W. Gearhart, of Astoria, school superintendent for Clatsop county is chairman of the committee of arrangements. (Submitted by S. Williams)
May
5, 1875
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
A good sawmill, with splendid water power, in Clatsop county, is offered for sale by George T. Myers, assignee. (Submitted by S. Williams)
July
26, 1875
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
John Hobson and R.J. Morrison have been elected delegates from Clatsop county to the Democratic State convention. (Submitted by S. Williams)
August
2, 1875
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
George Hill, of Deep River, Clatsop county, informs us that the crops of that region have been well secured but in spots the grub and army worms were very numerous, and did considerable damage to one of his fields. (Submitted by S. Williams)
April
24, 1877
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Postal Changes-Washington, April 22-.....appointments-Wm. Chance, Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon.... (Submitted by S. Williams)
August
29, 1878
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Clatsop county circuit court (Shattuck judge) adjourned on Saturday last, after a two week session, having disposed of a large civil and criminal docket. (Submitted by S. Williams)
March
29, 1880
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
The democrats of Clatsop county have nominated the following ticket Representative W.J. Weber sheriff A.M. Trombly clerk R.F. Caufield treasurer C.H. Page county commissioners, J.?. Kimberlain and J.F. Barrows assessor C.H. Stockton treasurer L. Hartwig coroner B.B. Franklin. (Submitted by S. Williams)
March
13, 1885
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Ordered Fine Cattle-yesterday Captain George Flavel of Astoria gave an order in this city for $5000 worth full blooded Holstein cattle, to be shipped from the east for his farm in Clatsop county. They will arrive about the middle of next month. He also ordered from Walla Walla a number of the best fruit trees, sufficient to plant a twenty acre tract owned by him City View park. (Submitted by S. Williams)
May
26, 1885
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
From the county assessor's census of Clatsop county it is learned that Astoria has 4200 population, not including Chinese. (Submitted by S. Williams)
July
27, 1887
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
Forest fires near Astoria, Oregon, have done much damage. Several narrow escapes are reported, and it is feared that some of the interior settlers have lost their lives. (Submitted by S. Williams)
April 23, 1890
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
News from Astoria
Astoria, April 22,-[Pacific Postal Special]-Work has been
stopped in the Warrenton gas well and will not be resumed until better
implements are secured. The drill has been driven down to slate. This is one of
the best indications for a good deposit of coal, and also for a flow of gas. The
strata so far have been found almost exactly the same as those in Southern New
York. Mr. Harrison, who has been doing the work at his own expense, has made a
proposition to the property-owners of Warrenton to sink a six inch well if they
will share the expense. It will cost about $5000, and as several men interested
in the development of that locality have signified a willingness to join in the
necessary outlay the prospecting will soon go on. Notwithstanding the fact that
the pipe has been driven several feet into the solid rock, gas still forces its
way out at intervals showing that there must be good pressure behind it. G.
Wingate who has had years of experience with coal and natural gas, was at
Warrenton yesterday and says he expects to see a good flow of gas secured.
Work on the jetty is progressing rapidly. Since the first of
April the men have filled in to the extent of 700 feet, representing about 1000
tons of rock per day. There is a working contingent of 150 men at the jetty, and
the present outlook is encouraging.
The steamer Cascades tows daily two barges filled with rock
from Fisher's Landing to Scow bay and they are then taken in tow by the Mendell,
which carries them to the jetty.
Elmore, Sanborn & Co's new steamer, the R.P. Elmore has her
masts in position and will be ready for a trial trip in a few days.
Constant complaint is being made about poor mail service and
the need of a daily mail in the Shoalwater bay section. (Submitted
by S. Williams)
June 7, 1895
The Oregonian, Portland Oregon
*After High Honors - Athletes From Astoria on the Way to Portland - Astoria,
June 6 – W. E. Tallant and R. E. Carruthers, who will represent the Astoria
Football Club at the Multnomah Club’s games in Portland Saturday, left up the
river tonight. They were escorted to the steamer by a large delegation of
friends and members of the club, and given a hearty cheer. Tallant is expected
to carry off the honors in both the half-mile and one-mile events, and
Carruthers is depended on for at least one of the sprinting events.
*Attorney Josslyn, who is attending to A. B. Hammond’s business in this city,
received a letter from Mr. Hammond today stating that he would be in Astoria
about June 12, and that, if the subsidy and right-of-way matters were
straightened up, he would commence work on the railroad about June 15 or 16.
(Submitted by Jim Dezotell)
November 22, 1904
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
Fears For Schooner
Astoria, Ore., November 22-There are fears expressed that the
schooner which was reported in distress several days ago while off Clatsop Beach
may be the schooner Bella. The Bella is several days overdue at Siuslaw and
answers to the description of the vessel in distress. She was sighted off
Siuslaw on October 29, but, at late as Friday November 18, had not reappeared .
The Bella is owned by William Kyle & Sons of San Francisco. (Submitted
by S. Williams)
Stormy Weather Up North
Astoria, Ore., November 22- There are seven vessels in
Astoria harbor bar-bound in consequence of the storm which has prevailed off the
mouth of the Columbia river during the last few days. They are the steamers
Northland, Aberdeen, Dispatch and Asuncion; the French barks Pierre Loti and
Crillion; and the barkentine George C. Perkins. Standing off the mouth of the
river unable to enter are the steamers Reliance, Redondo and Francis B. Leggett,
and a four masted bar. A bar pilot has been placed aboard the bark.
(Submitted by S. Williams)
June 6, 1905
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
Alameda Personal Notes-Miss Maude E. Speddy of Cedar Street is to go to Astoria, Ore., on a visit to friends. (Submitted by S. Williams)
June 19, 1905
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
Steamer Movements
Astoria, Ore., June 19-Sailed: F. A. Kilbourn, San Francisco;
steamer Atlas San Francisco. Arrived: Steamer Rodondo San Francisco; steamship
St. Paul, San Francisco. (Submitted by S. Williams)
March 23, 1906
Arizona Republican, Phoenix Arizona
District Attorney Allen of Astoria, Ore., has decided that a woman cannot be a county school superintendent in that state, and Miss Emma Warren, who now fills that position in Clatsop county, is likely to lose her place. Miss Warren was appointed by the county court to complete an unexpired term, the man holding the office having died. The district attorney finds that the state constitution provides that no person shall be elected or appointed to a county office who is not an elector, and the same authority defines an elector as a male citizen. to make assurance doubly sure that no woman shall get in, or, if by some mischance, she does get in, she shall get out again, the statutes provide that in the case of a vacancy in the office the county court shall appoint some legally qualified person. Miss Warren must retain learned counsel if she hopes to hold her job. (Submitted by S. Williams)
June 13, 1906
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
Vessel Wrecked At Sea
Four Masted Barkentine Seen at Mouth of Columbia
Astoria, Ore., June 13-An unknown four masted barkentine in a
dismantled condition has been sighted five miles northwest of the mouth of the
Columbia river. There are no signs of life on board. A tug has been sent to the
scene. (Submitted by S. Williams)
May 12, 1907
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
Whang Ho At Mercy Of Sea
Heavy Sea Disables Junk-Drifting Helplessly and May Go Ashore
Astoria, Ore., May 11-The Chinese junk Whang Ho, while
crossing the bar this afternoon in tow of the steamer South Bay was struck by a
heavy sea and her mizzen mast was carried away, at the same time parting her
hawser. The Whang Ho is now drifting helplessly to the north, having passed
safely through the breakers.
The South Bay arrived here this evening and the captain
stated that he had twenty passengers aboard and he would not endanger their
lives by an attempt to save the junk. It is feared the Whang Ho will be ashore
on North Beach before rescue will be possible. Four men are on board and the
life saving crews at the mouth of the river are standing by to render any
assistance. (Submitted by S. Williams)
December
07, 1907
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Dollar Dinners' Delicious
Astoria, Or., Dec. 6-The Astoria Chamber of Commerce has
decided to give a dollar dinner once each month in the future for the purpose of
creating a better feeling and closer friendship among the members and to discuss
projects for the betterment of the city and community. The first dinner will be
on the evening on Wednesday, December 18, and the Hon. T.B. Wilcox, of Portland,
will be among the speakers. (Submitted by S. Williams)
June
12, 1913
The Ontario Argus (Ontario, OR)
Adams Is To Hang Astoria – Judge Eakin overruled the motion for a new trial in the case of Jack Adams, who was convicted on the charge of killing Barney Chamberlain in this city on February 17. This means that unless the governor intervenes Adams will hang. The case will not be appealed, as the defendant has no funds to carry it to the higher courts. (Submitted by Jim Dezotell)\
December
6, 1913
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
Visits in Alameda
Alameda, Dec. 6-George Smith, a
resident of Seaside, Oregon, is a guest at the home of Mrs. J.G. Spence of Cedar
Street. He will be in Alameda about two weeks. (Submitted by S. Williams)
June 13, 1920
Lima News, Lima Ohio
WILL DRILL FOR AT ASTORIA, OREGON
Astoria, Ore.-Within a few weeks a company will begin
drilling for oil in Clatsop county, according to F.H. Kiff, an oil expert of
Oklahoma. "We are certain that there is oil close to Astoria," says the expert.
"Right in the city of Astoria one can find shale, which is a clear indication
that there is oil in this vicinity. We are going thru with the plan and are
confident that we will find oil in less than 2,000 feet." he adds.
(Submitted by S. Williams)
June 9, 1922
Appleton Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin
THIS HONEY IS NOT MADE FOR MR. VOLSTEAD
Astoria, Oregon-Bee bootleggers that manufacture alcohol
flavored honey, are the latest violators of the Volstead act in Clatsop county,
according to county agricultural Agent Mc Mindes.
He says that on account of the large number of stills which
have been operated in the county, quantities of fermented mash have been dumped
in isolated sports. The bees in their search for materials for honey making have
discovered these mash piles and as a result the contents of some of the hives
are highly flavored. (Submitted by S. Williams)
September
12, 1927
The Vidette Messenger, Valparaiso Indiana
Mrs. E.G. Hardesty, who was called here by the death of her brother, John Small, will return to her home in Seaside, Oregon, Tuesday morning. (Submitted by S. Williams)
April
7, 1929
Montana Standard, Butte Montana
To Oregon-Mrs. P.C. Carter, who has been visiting several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Charles D. Zeigler, 1115 East Second, left during the week for her home at Seaside, Oregon. (Submitted by S. Williams)
April
11, 1930
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
Astoria Bridge Bill Is Passed
Washington, April 11-A house bill to permit
the mayor of Astoria, Oregon, to construct a bridge across the Columbia river at
Astoria, was passed today by the senate and sent to the White House. (Submitted
by S. Williams)
January 11, 1933
The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria Ohio
COLLAPSE KILLS 23 ANIMALS
Astoria, Ore.-Collapse of a large dairy barn belonging to
Herman Heikkala killed outfight 15 head of cattle and three horses. Five other
cows were injured so seriously they had to be shot. Faulty construction was
believed responsible for the barn's collapse. (Submitted by S. Williams)
FROST RUINS CROPS.
Astoria, Ore.-A recent cold spell cost Clatsop county farmers
and dairymen between $-2,00 and $15,000 in rutabaga, turnip and other root crops
ruined by frost. (Submitted by S. Williams)
July 16, 1940
Appleton Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin
THREATEN NURSERY
Astoria, Ore.-Hundred of mountain beaver are sweeping Oregon
forestry department's 1,000 acre model nursery.
The pests (not the protected fur beaver) ignore poison baits,
and Clatsop county authorities fear bounty offers would bring a flood of pelts
from other sections.
Charles Henrys, county timber cruiser, estimated the beaver
had damaged 80 per cent of the 400,000 young trees in the nursery.
(Submitted by S. Williams)
April 17, 1944
Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville Illinois
WOMAN TAKES HEALTH POST
Astoria, Ore.-The wartime swing of women into public work
continues in Clatsop county, where the health commissioner is Dr. Dorothea H.
Scoville of New London, Conn. Dr. Scoville, formerly a physician at Connecticut
College is the seventh woman to enter the U.S. public health service, which now
has only 12 women. (Submitted by S. Williams)
