Pacific States Promise to Repair Athens Telephone Service
The Athens local exchange run by Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph faces severe neglect with phones often out of order. Bruce Wallace, the local manager, has pressed for fixes but cannot bear costs alone. A lineman is reportedly arriving to overhaul the system to restore reliable service for patrons. Meanwhile, a second note reveals a mysterious desert hermit in Crook County, Oregon, living in a dugout and foraging at night with rifles guarding his solitude.
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Athena
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Athens
Bruce Wallace
Rontabout
Crook County
Ore
Senator Mitchell Near Death After Dental Bleeding
Portland dec 7 senator Mitchell is in a serious condition from blood loss after four teeth were extracted early today. He was taken to a hospital by the dentist after blood continued to flow and physicians worked into the evening to stop the hemorrhage. Diabetic trouble and mental strain from land fraud prosecutions are noted as factors in his weakness.
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Portland
Mitchell
A. J. Greay
George F. Wilson
Beware of Swindler in the Northwest A Clever Bank Trick
A reported bank swindler using the alias Charles Sargeant is said to be operating in the Northwest. Banks are warned after telegraph prompts from eastern banks lead to fake credits. Pinkertons are aiding the investigation. The suspect is described as 26, 85 pounds, dark complexion, posing as a prosperous businessman.
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Northwest
Charles Sargeant
Sargeant
Sargeint
Rollo Brown Named Marshalltown Manager for Next Season
Rollo T. Brown of Central City, last year's Grays first baseman and a member of the 1904 Iowa State League pennant winning team, was unanimously chosen to manage the Marshalltown team next season. The board of directors commends his proven play, strong habits, and plans to select a fast, capable squad. He begins immediately to assemble the roster, aiming to match or exceed rival clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollo Brown
Marohalltown
Laws
Rollo Brown
Oregon
Athena
Marshalltown
Iowa
Times-Republican
Rollo T. Brown
Central City
Grays
Brown
Grand Holiday Opening Urges City Residents to Attend
The Davis-Kauer Co presents a grand holiday opening with extended display of new house furnishings. Two orchestras perform across the venue with elaborate programs. The event promises a stylish showroom, modern goods, and a cordial welcome in an Inland Empire store hailed for size and elegance. Co partnership dissolves between Hailey and Lowell, with Lowell continuing the law practice in Pendleton. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as quick relief for digestive issues.
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Everyoas
Inland Empire
Davis-Kauer Co
Walia Waila
Waab
Thomas G. Hailey
Stephen A. Lowell
Hailey
Supreme Court of the State
Lowell
Aaid
Despain Block
Pendleton
Taddiam
Dr. King
Ofcar McBride
Feud at Prineville Ties to Williamson Trial
Injured rancher Crain, a government witness in Congressman Williamson's trial, faces harassment in Prineville Crook County Oregon. Town Marshal Harrington allegedly assaulted Crain with a billy club, leaving him partially paralyzed for days. Witnesses Elfott and Ogotte corroborate the attack. Crain's father-in-law Watkins and lawyer Barnes exchanged bitter words afterward.
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Grain
Bony'' Lytle
Harrington
Crook County Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace
John Lackey
Crain
Alex Elfott
Li Qgiotte
Billy
Bony” Lytle
Hyrarrington
Williameon
Prineville
John 8. Watkins
George Barns
Williamson Triaa
de. Geaner
Watkins
Barnes
Pendleton and Athena Face Off In Local Football Game
A football game is set for tomorrow in Athena between Pendleton Commercial Association and the Athena team. Kickoff is at 2:80 sharp. The Pendleton squad is strong, while Athena has been idle since a LaGrande trip. The teams are expected to be evenly matched.
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Athena
Pendleton Commercial Association
Association
LaGrande
Athens
Pendleton
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Manasse
Empire
Butterick
Aho Eo
COX & Meven
South Side Main Street
Pacific States Telephone Telegraph Company
Ely
Scott
South Side
Mainstreet
Dell Brothers
Grace Johnson Company
Bone
Grace Johnson
Miss Jolson
Senta
Umatilla Power Company
Weston
Washington
Wenako Forest Reserve
Big
Grote Brothers
Firat
National Bank of Athens
Athen
le Grow
Unshier
Estray
D. McDonald
Wm. McBride
Pal“eng
Williamson
George W. Hoffman
Harper, Waab
Lockbottle
Samuel Booker
Atheon
Bag
Peterson & Peterson
Hollixter
Pioneer Drug Store
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