Seven Towns Power Scheme Aims at Regional Network
Rumors say Philadelphia investors plan a Walla Walla Pendleton electric project then build a central plant to supply Walla Walla Freewater Milton Athena Adams and nearby towns within a 60 mile line. Spokane interest via I W Anderson backs the deal with Pendleton negotiations expected to close soon and a $60,000 Pendleton price cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Philadelphia
Pendleton
Milton
Freewater
Wenton
Athena
Adame
I. W. Anderson
Spokane Gas Company
Morrow
California
County Assessor Strain Projects Tax Assessment Rise
The Hast Oregonian reports County Assessor P Strain projects the 1902 to 1908 comparison yields a total county assessment near 8.9 million this year, up from 5.664 million last year. Levy changes could trim the county tax while school and city costs may exceed prior year totals.
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Saya
Oregonian
P. Strain Han
Strain
State Board of Equalization
Hunt Wins Out In Quiet Walla Walla Mayoral Race
In a calm election Monday voters chose Gilbert Hunt I as mayor by 15 votes amid a bitter campaign where Democrats and boxers united against him. Brown, called the boxer candidate, defeated Koos and Hillman by 200 votes. Ankeny’s allies and anti-Ankeny councilors also won seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Gilbert Hunt
Hunt
Hia
Brown
Koos
Hillman
Marabal
Sexton
Low Dillon Sets Trotting Record at Cleveland Mile
Lou Dillon, owned by C. K. Billings of Chicago, trotted a mile in 2:08 1.2 at Cleveland to break the mare trotting record by a quarter of a second, finishing amid cheers. Millard Sanders drove the mare with two runners accompanying, track conditions excellent as Alix’s record stood nearby.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Low Dillon
Crescene
Alix
Millard Sanders
Lou Dillon
C. K. Billings
Chicago
Acker's English Remedy Promises Fast Cough Cure
An advertisement claims Acker's English Remedy can stop a cough in a day and heal lungs, with guarantees and a money back offer. It lists consumption asthma bronchitis and lung troubles as targets and invites free samples from W Hl Hooker & Co at Buffalo New York, with local sale through McBride & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
W. Hl, Hooker & Co
Buffalo
N.Y
McBride & Co
Local Goods Advertised From Athena Area Shops
Items in brief promote groceries, farming tools, clothing, machines, and services from Bagley’s, Blue Front, Pioneer drugstore, Grose & Worthington, Shick & Co, Athena Mercantile Co, Umatilla Implement Co, and others. Includes Castor machine oil, fishing tackle, Deering and Buffalo Pitts equipment, sewing machines, patterns, and ready-made aprons. Includes sales pitches for Prescott flour and Castor oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagley's
Blue Front
Pioneer Drugatore
Grows & Worthington
Grose & Worthington
A. Barrett & Co
Deering
Pioneer Drugeatore
Chator Machine
General Pee
Gay's
Bagley’s
Callon McBride Ema
McBride & Co.'s
Buggley'a
Manaase's
Prescott
Pioneer
Barretts
Rising Star
Bhick & Co
Pendleton
A. M. Co
Athena Mercantile Co
Athena Mer. Co
Marshal House
King Bros
Athena
Shick & Co
A.M. Go
Umatilla Implement Co
Mra
Youburg Johnson
Yusburg Johnson
McCormick, Hodge, Deering
Buffalo Pitts
Uwatilla Implement Co
Minnie DePeatt
Oregon
Church Services and Rates Offerings Across Cities
Church notices outline services at Sk. Be CHURCH and CHURCH OF CHRIST with preaching times, meetings, and events. An advertisement promotes discounted east to west railroad fares on Illinois Central routes from Portland and Tr. Central, inviting names and addresses for passenger referrals. A Pittsburgh healer testimonial touts Electric Bitters, offering 60 cent guarantee, and a reward notice seeks information on two LR branded horses.
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Church OF Christ
Gomer
Dad and
Adair
A. Sian
Ing
Ladies Aid
Christian Woman’s Board of Miedous
Eactrfire
B. H. Trumbull
Tr. Cent. BR. R
Third St
Portland
Ore
Foley’s Honey and Tar for Children Safe and Sure
A fragmentary notice touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe children’s remedy with claims of no opiates. Mentions educating mowers with Casearerw Candy Cathartis and a vague reference to vireo constipation and a numeric code 10.0.0 with fall timing.
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Foley
Summons in Umatilla Circuit Court Case For Decree
The summons directs the defendant to answer within six weeks from the first publication dated July 1, 1903. It seeks dissolution of bonds of matrimony, restoration of name, and plaintiff costs. The order is by Judge Ellis with attorney Will M. Peterson representing the plaintiff.
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Circuit Court of
Umatilla
Hsust
Ata Te
W. RB
Ellis
Divorce Notice in Umatilla County Court
Cordelia Hawes sues for divorce from Kiam H Hawes in Umatilla County Circuit Court. Public notice dated June 26 1903 sets answer due by August 7 1908. Plaintiff seeks decree of divorce custody of adopted child Don Ernest Hawes and restoration of maiden name Cordelia Sanders plus costs. Judgment by Hon W R Ellis.
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Circuit Court
State of
Umatilla County
Cordelia Hawes
William Hi. Hawes
Kiam H. Hawes
Dragos
Commons
Aaid Court
Don Ernest Hawes
Tiff
Cordelia Sanders
W. R. Ellis
Witt M. Peverson
Public Notice of Liquor License Application
Notice is hereby given that the applicant will apply to the authorities for a license to sell spirituous liquors and wines at retail on premises in the city. The sale location is described as No 5, Now Bin blow, Perry street area. Public notice dated July 17, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erik
Crogon
Ely's Dream Balm Trial Offer Mentioned in Ad
The notice touts Ely's Dream Balm as a remedy for catarrh and colds with a trial size offered for 10 cents or a 10 cent mail offer from RELY BROS. It claims strong patient endorsements and notes the product contains no cocaine or mercury.
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Ely
Rely Bros
Warren St
Fran Otinesti
Oscar Outraso
Warren Ave
Chicago
Til
Fly
Domestic Laundry Pendleton Athena
A brief notice identifying A J Parker as agent for domestic laundry services based in Pendleton with operations in Athena. The item notes agency representation without further details on services, dates, or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domestic Laundry
Pendleton
A. J. Parker
Agt
Athena
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County Assenor
Ankeny
Baptist Cnureh
Fr. Lamar
Pator
Hunday Beho
John Oliver
G. C. Osburn
LW. Reed
Gibbon
Stone's
North Side
Main ST
Will M. Peterson
Plaintiff
C.H. Sherman
Platspeder & Minger's Old Stand
Iwinchester
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms Coy
New Haven
Conn
Bowman Photo Studio
Main Street
Bridge
Work
Pendleton, Obe
Umatilla Co
People's Ware House
THE
Chicago Typewriter CO
Market Street
San Francisco
W. J. Hooker & Co
Buifilo
Parker & Keen
South Side
Sissling
Fixaling
Washington
Columbia River
Pacific
Srem
Fred Kershaw
Juran
Orton
Pag Walla ‘Walla Walla, Wash
Notary Public Athena
L. J. McAtee
F. Saare
Sharp & Botkin
Physicians
Calla ‘Tord
Union Pacific
Daly
Oroads
Kanaas
Oity
Athe
Val Vallay
Anniv Daily
Bou
Selepany
Walla Wa
Interme
Pondheon
SAN
Itancisco
Topem
Snake River
Bod
Thorday
J. Ewart
Bright
Geo. Ewing
Smith's Grove
F. Arnold
Arnold
Foley’s
RIE Uic
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