Liquor licenses granted as Aldermen meet in routine session
At Monday night’s regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen all members attended except councilman Kirk. Alexander McKay and Lew Shaw received liquor licenses and their bondsmen accepted. A single bill was referred to the finance committee as aged and over a year old. The board directed the finance committee to report on the $50 payment to ex-treasurer T. D. Taylor at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Kirk
Alexander McKay
Lew Shaw
Hansell & Maloney
Cox
Finance Committee
T. D. Taylor
Finance Committees
Good Rancher Louie La Brashe Sows Barley in Oregon
A Good Rancher Louie La Brashe of Wild Horse district visited town on Wednesday. He sowed 9 acres of barley on May 1, harvest came on July 1, yielding 273 sacks of plump barley averaging over 107 pounds per sack. He plans alfalfa plantings next year and to raise hogs for market.
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Louie la Brashe
Oregon
la Brasche
North Town Man Accused After Drunken Horse Ride
A man north of town reportedly drank heavily and rode two horses at night making loud noises. Onlookers deemed him intoxicated as he shouted profanity. The marshal intends to pursue him, threatening action when caught.
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A. Schneabele
Athena Bakery
Lake France
Kirkland
For Sale Residence Trade for cattle in town
One of the best residences in town offered for sale with option to trade for cattle. Interested buyers advised to apply at this office for particulars.
Church Appointments Rev W H Sallock Named Pastor
Rev W H Sallock, pastor of Thompson Street Methodist Church in Pendleton, was appointed to the new assignment. The move reflects a clergy reorganization affecting local congregations and church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sallock
Thompson Street Methodist
Pendleton
Clergy Appointments Include Pendleton Post
In Idaho the church network lists Rev. Perry Shae of Dayton Washington as successor in Pendleton. Other appoints include Milton N. E. Parsons Echo Thomas Warren Athens James Greenslade Adams Christopher Johnson among the Wallace and Wardner congregations.
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Wallace and Wardner
Idaho
Perry Shae
Dayton
Wash
Pendleton
Milton
N. E. Parsons
Echo
Thomas Warren
Athens
James Greenslade
Adams
Christopher Johnson
Union County Fair and Race Meet Announcement
The third annual fair and race meet of the Grande Ronde Valley Agricultural Society will be held on its grounds between La Grande and Island City Oregon on September 16. Three thousand dollars in cash and liberal premiums for agricultural stock and mechanical exhibits works of art and fancy work and $2040 in cash for trials of speed. Information available by writing A C Miller secretary La Grande Oregon.
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Union County
Grande Ronde Valley Agricultural Society
la Grande
Island City
Athena Oregon Advertised Letters and Pastor News
Advertised letters for Cyrus Ashpaugh Marston Bonnell J R McClaneie Donia H 8tickler Wm Davis Ella Thompson Mary Dixon Julia Wickolf J H Goode J M Williams Harve Harper T D Morea W P Morgan Roberts Jas W Maroney and others remain uncalled for at the Athena Oregon post office. James Greenslade to occupy the M E church pulpit in Athena and Weston for the coming year delivering first sermon Sunday. Rev F A LaViolette named pastor at Dayton Washington.
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Athena
Oregon
Ashpaugh Cyrus Marston
Bonnell
R McClaneie
Donia
Wm Davis
Ella
Thompson Mary Dixon
Julia Wickolf
H Goode
J M Williams Harve Harper T
D Morea
P Morgan Roberts
Jas
W. Maroney
James Greenslade
M. EB
Greenslade
Weston
F. A. LaViolette
Dayton
Washington
Sheep Straying Report Near Bentley Mill Area
Locals report numerous stray sheep in the mountains with about 60 head branded. The Bentley saw mill was visited and the flock is being cared for by Gideon Brown until the owner is located.
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Raeen
Bentley
Gideon Brown
Wheat Prices Reported in distant markets
The Wheat Market from Portiano and nearby cites cash and future quotes. Wheat in Wallawalla listed at 42 and 48, San Pramoisco notes cash 924, Curcaco shows cash 594 and December 604.
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Portiano
Walla Walla
Valley
San Pramoisco
General A V Kauta Dies After Battle in Oregon
General A V Kauta, a renowned Indian fighter in early Oregon conflicts, died last night at Beat tle. The veteran commander was widely respected for his leadership in frontier conflicts and his death marks the end of an era in regional military history.
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A. V. Kauta
Oregon
Beattle
Local News Notes From Athena Area
Athena items report J Bloche editor in the country Monday. Geo Martin to start a school in Gallaher district west of town. Miss Leola Young returns from Tacoma. Local ads mention a new livery barn under Wm Montague, a new drugstore prescriptionist, and Buckinghams Dye for hair. Pendleton visitors, farming notes, a lightning strike, and a boxing match in town are also referenced.
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Geo. Martin
Gallaher
Leola Young
Tacoma
County Court Opens September Term with Contracts Awarded
The September term of county court opened Wednesday with Commissioners Gilliland and Adams present. Bids for poor house supplies were received. Alexander & Hexter were lowest and awarded the contract. Light Bros. won the wood contract at 3.47 per unit. Unpaid warrants totaling 115.20, seven years old, were cancelled. John McDill, lessee of the John Day toll road, submitted bi monthly receipts of 116.50 with a 100 salary and 16.50 balance. August admissions to the county poor farm included Jed Hare H. Blackwell Charles Deerhorn Albert Marmont John W. Clara and James Barton.
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Ra Martin
Gilliland
Adams
T the Poor House
Alexander & Hexter
Light Bros
John McDill
John Day Toll Road
Jed Hare
H. 8. Blackwell
Charles L. Deerhorn
Albert Marmont
John W. Clara
la Barton
Tamesith
Chehalis Sets Pace in Mile Run as Praxier Wins
The Oregonian notes Chehalis did not surprise local horsemen by running a mile in 2 09. Frank ing ran Praxier’s pacing atallion aided the effort as Chehalis finished strong and Praxier secured victory.
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Chehalis
Franking
Praxier
The
Oregonian
Pathmont and Chehalis Duel in Woodland Heat Race
A large field raced at Woodland with Pathmont winning the first two heats and Chehalis taking the last three with ease. Onlookers praise the contest and note Chehalis may post a record time if entered in next week’s Sacramento free for all. Owner and driver Frazier of Pendleton is expected to start him there.
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Pathmont
Woodland
Pathmot
Chehalis
Rank Frazier
Pendleton
Sacramento
Captured a Counterfeiter by Deputy Bentley
Deputy U S Marshal John Bentley yesterday captured W H Lane, accused of manufacturing counterfeit coins and circulating them in Pendleton. Lane, a married man with one child, was arraigned before Commissioner Bean with bail set at 500. Bentley tracked him after weeks of investigation and a failed stakeout at Cottrell's ranch. Lane faces examination in a day or two as evidence mounts of a prolonged counterfeit operation.
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Marshal Bentley
United States
John Bentley
W. H. Lane
Lane
Sam
Bentley
Pilot Rock
William McBride
Cottrell
Alba
Pendleton
Bean
Tribune
Burglar James Henney Sentenced in Walla Walla
James Henney of Walla Walla was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for breaking into Stewart and Holmes drug store and seizing the cash register. The report also covers a separate firearm related incident, a man named White accused of attempting to pass a raised $10 bill, and local accidents and insanity cases including horse accident victim William Holbrook and farmer Johnny Deimer admitted to an asylum after escalating insanity.
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James Henney
Walla Walla
Walls Walla
Wash
Stewart & Holmes
Superior Court
White
Rock Creek
Lincoln County
Johnny Deimer
Beeton urges eastern Oregon beet root factory and single tax
A letter notes Chicago readers support locating a beet root factory in eastern Oregon. It argues climate and soil are favorable and proposes offering favorable terms to attract industry. It condemns current taxes on industry and promotes land value tax to attract business, signed by Harry G. Beaver.
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Chicago
Oregon
Harry G. Beaver
Cholera Deaths Rise in China and Japan
Cholera grows in Peking with daily deaths over 1600 and outbreaks in Japan. As of August 19 Japan reports 771 cases and 420 deaths, with 26 000 total cases and 16 278 deaths since the start. Tokyo records 18 new cases and two deaths in 24 hours. A Shanghai consul reports 268 Chinese and seven foreigners died in British and American convoys between August 1 and 18. The Italian cruiser Umbria adds a new case, bringing its total to eight.
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China
Peking
Japan
Tokio
Chindas
Shanghai
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Cleaver Bros
Practical Boot and Shoe Men
J. Bloches
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Maloney
Weston Normal School
E. A. Leonard
Christian Church
Lewis
Osburn
Shiloh
Max Lewin
Pioneer Drug Store
Frank Beale
Buckingham
Ed, la Fave
Hugh Robie
Wallows
C. D. Crane
Dalles
Mr. Crane
Arrentiox
Bo Gure
Max Lewins
Rocery
Eleen
Frank Leavitt
Frank Amorse
Hoe
Peter Christopher
W. G. Lynn
Producers’ Warehouse Company
Helix
Ilton & Rourke Company
Farmera and
Eee
Pasco News
Umatilla
Anderson
Fourth Cavalry
Vancouver
J. Brehm
Mre
Carden
Chas. Pierce
Weston Bank
Aura Loveridge
Methodist Church
W. W. Brann
Dempsey
Casey
John Kirk
Umatilla County
Willamette Valley
Ome Richardson
Athy
Hind
Chass Fischer
Carl Lively
H. McArthur
Judge DePeart
Louie Bergegin
Chas
Wiltert
W. W. Brannin
Portland
Jinks
Dudley
Lebanon
M. M. Johns
Lew Shaw Wan
the County Court
Salem
Secretary of State
Kincaid
State Horticultural Board
Sllys
Portland Telegram
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Jackson
Dr. Price
William Holbrook
Horo
Holbrook
Orices
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