Pendleton Market Day Plan Attracts Traders
A new monthly market day aims to draw ranchers and the public to Pendleton with live auctions for horses cattle hay and farm products. Backed by the municipality the event seeks to become a regular monthly holiday if successful. A prior similar effort in Waitaturg proved fruitful and Athena merchants are urged to consider the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Wotteburg
Max Zimmerman
Waitaturg
Athene
Athena
B. B. Bishop
Thorpe Roberts
Prosser
Washington
Paralysis Strikes Noted Milton Figure Bruce
Bruce, a well known Milton resident, was suddenly stricken with paralysis early Saturday. He remains in critical condition and shows little improvement despite medical efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Milton
Critics claim too many fruit varieties hinder buyers in Umatilla County
Dayton Courier-Press reports G Campbell of W N White Co New York criticizes local fruit sellers for offering numerous varieties in small mixed lots. He notes a shortage era but says good fruit markets exist. frost scale moths and orchard upkeep are cited as regional drawbacks harming self sustaining orchards. Spokane court overrules demurrer in Spokane Printing case with Charles E Miller alleging boycott and damages. trial scheduled.
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Umatilla
Dayton Courier-Press
G. Campbell
Besu
W. N. White Co
New York
Helen
Spokane Printing Trust
W. A. Honnke
Spokane
Spokane Printing and Manufacturing Association
Local
Printing Trust
Charles E. Miller
Miller
Ty Hin
G. A. Hover
Medford
FF. W. Hopkins
Ad Helm
Ashland
H. C. Lewin
Bartlett
Toronto
Can
W. S. Burrell
Portland
Rogee River
Grand Jury Report Details Court Findings
The present term circuit court grand jury completed nine days of session and filed 14 true bills and 10 not. It examined 105 witnesses and returned indictments including David Lavender city marshal of Weston for shooting Reid and Mabel Warner for obtaining a warrant without probable cause.
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Circuit Court
Billy
David Lavender
Weston
Young Reid
Mabel Warner
Land theft case probes 1900 01 hoarding claims
Damaging testimony in the Hall Mays conspiracy case alleges Lumber Co officials filched public land through homestead filings in 1900 01. Clarence B Zachary acted as advance agent. entries were filed without claimants knowing land location. final proofs were transferred to the company for payment. Orchard profits and land values cited by witnesses highlight agricultural gains amid legal action.
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Clarence B. Zachary
Zachary
H. 8
Hendricks
United States
James Stewart
Dallea
Webster
Croas
Gover
Willaby divorce petition filed after 51 years of marriage
Pendleton January 23 Mrs Barbara A Wallaby of Athena files divorce against William P Willaby after nearly five decades of marriage. The couple wed December 1877 at Athena and have three daughters aged 29 26 and a third unspecified. Property settlements resolved by stipulation.
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Pendleton
Barbara A. Wallaby
Athena
William P. Willaby
Peterson, Peterson & Wilson
Willabys
Attention to orchards grows as spraying season nears
Milton orchardists prune and prepare for spraying. observers note past efforts improved fruit and urge greater care. A mass meeting in Athena at City Hall is set for Friday evening in May 1908 to elect pollinating officers, with the annual election slated for Tuesday March 3, 1908. J D Plamondon, mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Orchardiste
Vaya
Anch
Athena
J. D. Plamondon
Portland Banks to Reopen After Consolidation Plans
Portland banks will resume operations within about two weeks as absorption plans proceed. The Goarantes & Trust Co. is to pass under William M. Ladd around Monday or Tuesday. The Oregon Trust and Savings Bank liquidation may begin January 25 to February 1. Merobaun ta National aims to resume February 1 but may shift pending reviewer and currency controller approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Goarantes &Trust Company
William M. Ladd
Oregon ‘Trust and Savings Bank
Pebraary
Merobauta National
J. Frank Watson
Officinla
Sol Atinpes
Wileon
Walla Walla Bonds Sold At Par To Chicago Firm
Walla Walla sold 100000 dollars of municipal bonds to Rol Mos & Co of Chicago at par. The funds will finish the new city hall and build the fire station, with 5 percent interest. The fire station was nearly done when a panic halted work. city hall remains about a quarter finished and brokers refused roads, halting other work. Contractors anticipate resuming on the fire station soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Rol Mos & Go
Chicago
City Hall
Burglar robs and frightens Thornton music store
A burglar forced entry to the Thornton music store in Pendleton Sunday night but fled without taking anything. The intruder frightened Mr. and Mrs. Thornton, who were 90, as they ran out through the back door in minimal clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Music Store
Pendleton
Mrs. Thornton
Corner Saloon opens in Waitsburg by Thomas and Gagnon
George Thomas of Waitsburg opens a maroon Corner Saloon with partner M Gagnon who recently sold his land on the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitsburg
George Thomas
Waiteborg
I M. Gagnon
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A. M. Johnson
Oregon
Preston-Parton Milling Company
Athena Labor
Waitsburg, Wash
R. J. Boddy
Daube, Cohn & CO
East Main ST
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Pendleton's
Waitn
Mayburg
Generm
Bis
Ite Lista
Post Office Department
Ree
ST. Nichols Hotel
J.B. Froome
Prop
ST. Nichols
Maln
Dell Brothers
Scormses
Athena, Oregon
Umatilla County
Hall Mays
Mas
Willaby
Axks
Richard Churchill
Tillamook
Charohill
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Lodge No
K. of P
Rood Bill
V. G
Byron N
Thos
Gillie
Burke
Henry Keen
W. EB. Dobeon
York Dell
M. of A
Ad Pinkerton
I. G
Ernest Shrimpf
C. G
Roy Cannon
Trosteo
Gausemon
Freewater Times Office
Dry Creek
Gustavus
Sprague
DeWitt
Prince
Bing Company
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