Witnesses Bound for Portland in Hatch Creek Land Case Probe
About a dozen people from the Fensi country rode to Portland to testify before a federal grand jury examining the Hatch Creek Land, Livestock and Lumber Co. case. Named witnesses include Clyde Giles and Jim Johnson. The trip followed a staged bank of the line and a later dispatch showed more neighbors traveling the same route. News notes also mention local bankers and businessmen tied to a new national bank project in Portland. A holdup incident was cited with payment demands to the Pullman conductor and an escape into darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fensi
Ptagew
Portland
Federal Grand Jury
Haste Creek Land, Livestock & Lumber Co
Clyde Giles
Light Morris
Thompson Scoggine
Bod Brown
Bill Hawk
Clyde Brown
Ed Baker Smith
Joe, King
Jim Johnson
Geome
Thuber
Powell
Atage Company
New National Bank
Meera
W. Lord
T. Tortbort
John ©. Aineworth
United States National Bank
Porteland
J. W. French
French & O's
Donk
Dalles
A. Barh
Ladd & Uneh's
Hatem
BB. Allen
Fleet National Bank
Prineville
Grant Wade
Olex
W. Lon
B.D. Hariburt
Thin City
Wanda
Delightful Woodmen Night Delights Armory Hall Gathering
Local Woodmen camp members held a social evening in Armory hall Thurmiay with neighbors circle and guests. The program featured musical selections and recitations by Condon area talent, plus whist and other card games after supper. Young and old joined in nostalgic dances and games, marking a spirited community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Sone
Condon
Dramatic Health Claim For New Discovery In 1900s
In a letter from Oaklandon Indiana F G Huntly says his wife sick with consumption was told by three doctors she could not be cured. After using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds she recovered and is now well. The ad promises a cure and notes prices 50c and 1 00 with trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Huntly
Oaklandon
Ind
Train Held Up on Spokane Flyer in Portland Robbery
The Spokane Flyer on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation line was halted last Saturday evening in Portland. Four men entered the smoking compartment of the rear sleeper and robbed six passengers, taking about $100. One passenger resisted removing a diamond gift from his late mother, but the robber returned it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Portland
East Tide
Sullivan’s Gulch
Pasnonggre
Clarence Neel dies after appendix operation in Portland
Clarence Andrew Neel aged 22 died after an appendix operation in Portland following typhoid fever and paralysis of the bowels. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Neel of near Lone Rock and brother of Jeff Neal. He leaves a widow and one infant daughter. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon in Tiepptrer Fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Andrew Neel
Andrew Neel
Lone Rock
Jeff Neal
Portland
Declawed
Ant
Tiepptrer
Death of John W. Pullman in Ferry Canyon area
John W. Pullman elder resident died Friday morning of pneumonia aged about 60. Born in Kentucky he lived in Washington before moving to Oregon years ago. Survived by widow and one son L. Pelliam. Funeral held Saturday with interment at Mt. Moriah. J H Downing writes from Alberta Canada. he plans to return to Olde in livery business. Weather notes mention light snow and cold spells. reports of land fraud investigations in Portland and expected indictments at federal court for several men tied to Butte Creek Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Pullman
Ferry Canyon
Mr. Pullman
Kentucky
Washington
Oregon
Pelliam
Mt. Moriah
J. H. Downing
bin Won
J. M. Downing
Alberta
Canada
Downing
Olde
Mrs. Downing
Portland
Islow
Heney
W. W. Stiewer
H. H. Hendricks
Cant. Zachary
Butte Creek Company
Journal
Card of Thanks and Local Notices from Oregon
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy during illness and death of husband and father Mas Ponutam L Putasam Deputy United States Marshal Blowers handled witness transport to Portland for grand jury service Mrs Wilke subpoenaed and fainted en route Pendleton man F Robinson leases Johnson Piiter building plans amusement hall with billiards pool bowling and shooting gallery in old Barker property contractor Windwin to oversee carpentry work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas. Ponutam
Putasam
United States
Blowers
Irvin’ Wilke
Lone Rock
Portland
U. S
F. Robinson
Pendleton
Johnson & Piiter
W. L. Barker
Robinson
Alleny
Gilliam County Lumber Firm Sees Strong 1904 to 1906 Outlook
Arlington Lumber Co under E J Clongn reports 1904 gains surpassing 1903 with plans to grow in Colum bia River and Oregon Central lines. The firm aims to run a top Eastern Oregon lumber yard, expand with rail arrivals, and offer low prices and strong service at Condon and Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliam County
Columbia River
Oregon Central BR. B
Condon
Local notes from Lone Rock and surrounding area
Community news reports a death in Portland of Clarence Neel and a larceny case in Fossil with J A Collier defending. court proceedings describe a defendant failing to call witnesses and a bond set at 260. Also listed is a Clyde stallion imported from the east, six years old, weighing 1760 pounds, sold for 2400 dollars to local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Neel
Portland
Goffecourt
Cyrae Bennett
J. A. Collier
Fossil
J. W. Snover
Condon
A. B. Stanley
Lone Rock
Aqorhey Sioyer
D. A. Brown
Wayne Grider
Froman
U.S
M. Shipton
Yell
Porchdad
Clyde
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Koldope
A. Devens
Thie City
Ain Bot Belig
Pulliam
E. J. Clongn
Ajax
M. Barnison
Bony
Geo Craw
LL. Torney
Deaie Bimmons
Mayville
Paul Greiner
John Day
Farrit
Boy Junkins
Junkine
Dave Junkine
Kier
Dave Kinnegg Beatis
B. Urowa
A. K. York Baw
Tle Place
J. B. Gott
Lanl
Lord & Company
Fisk
Keys & Cushing
Mayville, Oregon
Alville
G. E. Wasson
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