Plan Power House Promoters Near Construction Start
Promoters of the Washington Oregon Traction company near completion of plans for a power house on the upper Walla Walla river eight miles above the present North West Gas and Electric company plant. Council franks a franchise to operate and maintain the station. a final vote is due next Tuesday. Local businessmen promote the project, promising a revolution in the city’s lighting and power. The site is praised for a large fall at low cost. Also a testimonial by Ada L. Croom credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe cough and throat issues. trial bottle offered.
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Washington-Ore * Goo Traction Company
Walla Walla River
Northwest Gas and Electric Company
Walla Walla
Washington-Oregon Traction Company
Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn, Mie
To Shoot Fiends on Sight Proclamation Issued at Baker City
Baker City mayor Charles A Jobua proclaims that all officers and citizens must shoot on sight any person caught setting fires. Authorities report three fires on Thursday including the old Faull residence and the old creamery, with losses around $5,000 as patrols intensify to locate the incendiaries.
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Baker City
Jobng
Charles A. Jobua
Faull
Christian Church Notes and Local Happenings
Local church notes report growing attendance at services and Sunday school, with upcoming rehearsals and membership invitations. Nearby civic items include La Grande's planned $160,000 water and sewer project, a university chair gift at Whitman, and a Taft club formation in Weston along with assorted ads and notices.
Editor Sues for Divorce in Superior Court
R. J. Julian editor of the Wallola Gateway sues for divorce from wife Mande M. Julian, alleging desertion. He states the two minor children live with the mother in Portland and that he will pay $10 monthly for their support. Ada, daughter, helps at home. Also notes an estray light red cow found at Palace Ding Go's store, estray notice, with owner to pay.
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Julian
Wallola Gateway
Mande M. Julian
Portland
Ada
Hhe Gays
Estray
Aria
We Wallan
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M. W. Hodkins
I. M. Taggart & Co
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W. J. Clark & Co
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Taft Club
Weston
Charley Williamson
John Cummings
Otis Turner
J. D. Les
Oliver
Success Magazine
R. G. Peacock
Success Magazine Bldg
New York
Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
Palace Ding Go
C. A. Barrett & Company
Athena, Ore
Julsse, Adis
C. V. Baird
Main Street
Pendleton Drug Co
J. A. Donaghue
V. S
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T. J. Kirk
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H.C. Adams
P. & le Grow
D. H. Preston
P. E. _CULBERN
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Pendleton, Oj
E. A. Vaughan
Thos Vaughan
Vaughan Bros
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Judd Building
Pendleton, Ore
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Union Pacific
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Omiaha
Kansas City
Pullman
East
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Idieton
Baker Lit
Pendleton - Walle ‘Walla
EAL Salih
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Campbell’s Millinery Store
East Main ST. Eves
Asa the Palace Drug Company
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