Stroke of fortune wealth thrust upon him at saloon clash
Barney O Connor, a carefree Halsted Street regular with little means, is badly injured in a drunken melee after a loop car crash and a clam bake at a Halsted saloon. Street railway agent Anderson then proposes a $5,000 settlement, noting legal costs could reach $100 for a lawyer and $200 at trial, prompting O Connor to consider compensation.
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McDonald
Halsted Street
Man O'Connor
Anon Thon
Halsted
Chicago
Barney O Connor
McDonald Bros
Barney
McDonald’s
Ceveral
Consid
O’connor
McDonalds
Randolph Street
Lower Halsted
O'Connor
Bea
Anderton
Courae
Anderson
Tribune
Potted Weap Varies From Eight O Clock to Five
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a time range from 8 oclock to 5 oclock for a potted or deepest weapon reference, with unclear context and missing details about person place or event.
First Annual Uma tilla-Morrow Poultry Show in Pendleton
The Uma till a Morrow County Poultry Association announces a first annual score card exhibition in Pendleton January 25 26 and 27 with prizes around 500. It aims to boost poultry in the two counties and offers cards for every bird to show quality, aiding beginners and appealing to seasoned breeders while drawing buyers and orders for eggs. Elmer Dixon, a nationally renowned judge, will preside, boosting the event’s prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla-Morrow
Oregon
Northwest
Elmer Dixon
American Poultry Association
Fly Airship at Pendleton Trial Flight Planned
Pendleton engineers build an airship at John H. Babr’s home to test a vertical takeoff design. Upon engine installation a trial flight will be conducted with visitors awaiting confirmed results. The craft aims to rise from the ground without a ramp or rail, unlike traditional airplanes.
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Pendleton
John H. Babr
Hmite
Wright
Saved at Death's Door by Electric Bitters
Murray W. Ayers of Tranait Bridge N. Y. was near death with a yellow shin sunken eyes and weight loss before electric Bitters cured him. He regained 40 pounds and full health. The tonic claims to aid stomach liver and kidney troubles with quick relief. Available at druggists for 600.
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Murray W. Ayers
Tranait Bridge
Loring
Four Penetenl Origges Planned in Umatilla County
The county court directs the clerk to advertise for bids to build four penetenl origges in Umatilla County this evening. The longest pier spans 110 feet while the shortest is 40 feet. Two structures will span the Walla Walla river, one over Dry Creek and one over Butter Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Walla Walla
Dr King’s New Late Pills to Gopatitation Claim
An ad style notice touts Dr Kings New Late Pills claiming to cure constipation and related intestinal and digestive issues. It promises safer, quicker relief and broader health benefits, framing the product as effective for many chronic ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
For Sale Notice of Household Items and Misc Goods
Several pieces of furniture and household conveniences are for sale. Also listed are chickens, a broken item, a wheat bag, coal, and other commodities. Location and sale dates omitted in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilis R Mart
Athens High School News Roundup Debates and Games Report
Athens High School held a tryout debate on Capital punishment with Attorney F. Wilson leading the affirmative and the contest was won by the affirmative. The girls basketball team lost to Pendleton High on their home floor. An inter-High School debate between Weston and Athena is planned at Athena with judges and visiting teams, admission 25 and 95 cents. Final exams loom after next week as the term nears its close. Students planning to enter school should start Monday January 24. A reception for visitors occurred at the M I church basement.
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Athens High School
F. Wilson
Pendleton High School
M. I. Church
Pendleton
Opera Home
M. Pandleton Academy
Athena High School
Weston
Athena
Revival at Methodist church closes with strong attendance
Rev Payne of the U B Church Weatoo preaches splendid sermons to large nightly crowds. The vivid presentation draws the community toward the higher life. Afternoon children's meetings are unique and interesting. Series end Sunday night, but deeper interest in godliness is already evident and may continue afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
U. B
Weatoo
Goma
Dr King's New Discovery Fends Off Grip of Winter
A Wild Stizzard Raging brings danger and death to thousands as grip attacks cause stuffed nostrils sore throat fever and chest pain. The advertisement urges Dr Kings New Discovery with a testimonial from A L Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi claiming one bottle cured him after three weeks. Includes price one dollar and a druggist guarantee.
Lane county reports 40000 fruit trees set out last year
Fruit Inspector Beebe presents annual horticultural report noting 40000 trees planted in Lane county in the year. The figures detail apples, pears, cherries, peaches, prunes, walnuts and other crop plantings across numerous acres and numbers, with totals across the year and prior year.
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Lane County
Beebe
Ite
O& Acree Peare
Backlen’s Arnica Salve Clears Piles and More
A fragmentary testimonial from Will A. Marsh of Silver City North Carolina praises Backlen’s Arnica Salve for relieving piles and skin ailments. He claims ulcers boils cuts and fevers improve quickly after using the product sold at about 200 druggists.
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Will A. Marsh
Silver City
N. C
Backlen
Stanfeld Family Welcomes First Baby in Platted Town
A baby named Stanfeld arrives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. to join a town with a leafy, pleasant ambiance. The Great boy receives continued acclaim as the community notes the birth among records dating from 1610 and ties to the platting of the town on September 15, 1809 with a closing measure to halt handicaps.
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Stanfeld
Prine
Ranch for Sale in Midvale Idaho Auction Notice
Real estate listing from Midvale Idaho promotes a G40 Norte Diy Jnod ranch for sale at a bargain price before March 1010. It claims a 60 percent yearly return on investment and a 10 percent crop interest guarantee, with assurances from Midvale Real Estate and Loan Co.
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Raine Io Raluo
Bevides
Thie Ranch
Midvale Real Estate and Lean Co
Midvale
Idaho
Wanted Sailor and Real Estate Inquiry in Portland
A brief classified notice seeking buyers for a Beneme property and asking for contact details. The ad requests responses with location at 618 Chamber of Commerce Portland Oregon and mentions hearing about price and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Smith
Chamber of Commercia
Portland
Oregon
40 Acre Hay Farm Near London, Gilliam County
For sale 40 acres of rich hay soil seven miles from London, Gilliam county seat and railroad town. Includes horses harness machinery and blacksmith shop. Priced at $88 per acre with third cash and good terms. Write Box 125 Condon, Oregon.
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London County
Gilliam County
Condon
Oregon
Executor named in Boddy estate notice in Oregon
Jackson Nelson has qualified as executor of the last will and testament of Robert J Boddy deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Peterson Wilson at Athena or Pendleton Oregon within six months from January 7 1910. Executor: Jackson Nelson. Court: County Oregon Umatilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of the State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Robert J. Boddy
Jackson Nelson
Peterson & Wilson
Athena
Pendleton
Divorce Summons Issued in Athena Court Case Habnert vs Habnert
In Umatilla County Oregon Dora C Habnert seeks absolute divorce from William F Habnert. The summons requires appearance within six weeks from first publication in the Athena Press and notes potential name change to Doran Adams. Order by Judge H J Bean dated December 20 1900 with first publication December 1909 and final on February 11 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Habnert
State of
Oregon
Thin Spurmons
Athena Press
Athena
Umatilla County
Peterson & Wilson Attorneys
Plaintiff
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Barney O’connor
Ianner
Circuit Court
Dora C. Habnert
S$. F. Sharp
V.R. Bilyeu
Peterson & Wilson Attorneys-at-Law
Watts & Neal
Freewater, Oregon
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ST. Michols
Com. Mats
T. J. Kirk
H. Koepke
le Grow
EDW
HB. Koontz
Ass't. Cashier
T. 2
Kire F. & le Grow
D. H. Preston
A. D. Moewer
Edw. Koontz
First National Bank
Carl
Christian
South Side
Athewa
Preston-Parton Milling Company
Merchant Millers
Waitsburg
Wash
Os Ge
Morley” Eilers
Chickering
Weber
Kimball
Cable
Eilers
Piano House
Ore
Walla Walla, Wash
Weatero Whitman County
George W. Taylor
la Crosse
Troy Laundry
Henry Keene
Foley
Lafontaine
Keene's Barber Shop
Athena, Ore
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