Local News Briefs From Weston and Surrounding Areas
Weston's population is largely away camping in the mountains while local residents attend to errands and repairs. Pendleton and Adams residents visit the city, with crops, horses, and harvest gear in view. Markets report tomatoes at four to six cents, and a range of ads promote services, goods, and local improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillis
Adama Woll
H. C. Miller
Pendleton
M. A. Butler
Weston
L. D
Howling Success Buying a 1 Goods For 3c to 50c
The ad touts aggressive bargain buying of goods at a fraction of their value and promises selling them below manufacturing cost. It urges readers to call to obtain current prices and sample deals.
Simmons Liver Regulator Proven Superior Medicine
A verbose local ad notes Simmons Liver Regulator as the “King of liver Medicines” used for malaria chills fever constipation and liver issues. It claims widespread endorsement, contrasts it with Pills, and cites various community notices and remarks from local papers about health, products, and events in Pendleton and Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Liver Regulator
Simmon
Simmons Liver
Simmons
Bill Howeness
Irishman and Three Indians Hauled Up in Court
Tuesday morning in Judge Gilman’s court the dock held a mixed group of prisoners including an Irishman named Id Wilson and several Indians. Wilson was fined $10 or 51 days in jail for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, choosing the latter. He claimed to be a family man and pleaded for leniency, saying others should have considered his actions. The Indians involved in a north town fracas were released after the disturbance. In Pilot Rock news, M. B. Scott’s 10-year-old son Stewart died from a gunshot wound suffered while handling a rifle. the father, on foot, attempted to hand the weapon to the boy, the shot severing the jugular area. The fatality occurred Sunday, with the funeral Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
M. B. Scott
Birchreek
Stewart
Mrs Whitney Death Reported From Kansas Visit
A private letter from F A Whitney to a friend relays the death of Mrs Whitney in Osawatomie county Kansas after a long illness. She suffered consumption for years and sought relief in New Mexico before returning to Kansas where she passed away.
New Stock Yards Plan at O R N Yard Expansion
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company completes a new stock yards project noted as more complete than the old yard with substantial additions. A full water system will serve the entire facility, improving access for operations and accommodations.
Fire tears through Pendleton Transfer House area
A midnight blaze consumed the Transfer House and nearby wooden structures on Main street Pendleton. Firefighters saved the express office and depot while grappling with collapsing roofs. Several people injured from falls and smoke. four bodies recovered, with three men missing. Names include Frank Breding and Henry Kopitzke noted among victims and rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Main
Round House
Henry Kopitzke
Begni
Tansfer
Fred Allison
A. Marmont
H. H. Bettinger
Frank Breding
Allison
Henry Kopiteke
Breding
Mr. Kopitzke
Old Wolf
William Struenson
J. D.tallor
Brokeman Walraven
Ira Wilson
Mary Hassell
Adama
Tinalk
Hassell
In-min
Wilbur
Kamela
Meacham
Fire at Pendleton hotel injures guests and damages shops
Mrs. Halsell narrowly escapes a fatal blaze in the Transfer House while W J Walraven and others assist. Guests like A Marmont and F M Compton jump to escape as flames spread to nearby buildings. Property losses reach about 15000 with mobs of shops and a paint shop damaged. A new threshing invention by A C Henderson is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Halsell
R. A. Dozier
Adams
W. J. Walraven
O. N
Blondie” Watson
Bottinger
Pendleton
Dave Horne
Hoe
Excape
A. Marmont
Moline Fred Alligon
A.C. Henderson
Umatilla
Henderson
Ila
Umatilla County
Pilot Rock
Notice in Athena for debts and barter terms
In Athena for about a month I will settle accounts for those owing me. Those cashless may pay with wheat at 56 cents per bushel or other grain delivered to the Pacific Coast. Elevator in Athena. Da J. A. Movvrrr. Also notes about Ayer's Sarsaparilla at the World's Fair and its exhibit status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Pacific Coast
da. J. A
For Sale. One of the beat residences in town
A brief real estate notice offers a house described as one of the best in town for sale at a low price or trade for cattle. Interested buyers are instructed to apply at the office for particulars.
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P. M. Kirkland, Prop'r
Pioneer Drug Store
J. Bloch
Chas. Brotherton
Oregon
Kirkland
Milt Bush
Fletcher
Lew Reed
Hartman-Baddley Threshing
Sabastain Brucher
Willamette Valley
Karl
Senate
Geo
Carmichael
Howling Success
Pendleton, Ore
J. S. Haye
la Grand Gazette
Uncle Tom Company
Macbeth
Ayer
Payton Dramatic Company
Payton
N. A. Miller
Jesse Hales
Zoeth Houser
Zoe's
A. Stevenson
Department of Justice
Osborn’s
Deigtore
W. Smith
First Nation Bank
Stewart Creek
Bern Banister
Minnie Robie
Geo. Rigby
Harney County
Sharp
Waterman
Chas. Harder
The
East Lynn
Lewiston
Idaho
Ukiah
Long Creek
Jockey Club
Peter la Course
Monye
Lively
Atore
H. Massey
Camas Prairie
Symes
Conlee
Misgoula, Mont
H. D. Gregg
Vansyole
Hall
Frank Manafield
Galisburg Finois
Paris
J.A. Moffit
San Francisco
Gholson
LaGrande Chronicle
F.C. Mo
Es Fastesad
S of Chamberlain
F. E. Bannerr
le Sueur Sentiod
le Bueur
Minn
G. ©. Osborn
Josep Kilgore
Hollis
Vel
J. B. Kennedy
Will
L.C Preston
Helix
Geo, Reynolds
Miller Hall
L. E. Penland
Walla Walla
Billy” Wells
Aleck McKay
W. D. Par ‘Ker
Morris
Roy Rev. LaViolette
Artevrenant
Max Lewins
Oxfords
Cleaver Bros
Recorder's Court
Dr. Price
W. Hollis
Taylor
Cannontox
Gulty
Taylor Bros
Uncle Tom
LaGrande
Taling Soe Rice
Considestion
Samuel Foreman
Samuel H. Foreman
Burns
Masonic Fraternity
Saxgparilla
Ayera
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