Local and Personal News from Condon and Vicinity
Wharton and wife left Tuesday for Portland. Wharton represents B. L. Babine of Portland and has managed bankrupt stock. Judge Dann suffered from la grippe. Loudervink is moving business in Condon. Jerry Hartshorn visits for ten days with relatives, with possible real estate deals in Portland. Various locals leave for Portland, new job hopes, and farm/lumber business moves noted. The Star Lodging house sale completes for 2,000 dollars with four-year lease. Star popular with good trade. Community debates at high school on war versus intemperance. several local officials and subscribers renew memberships. A Wheeler County opinion on tax changes and court terms is included.
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T.N. Loudervink
Condon Steam Laundry
Condon
Jerry Hartshorn
Jerry
Portland
Esey Atrest
F. A. Hawkell
W. B. Carter
Lost Valley Lumber Company
L. B. Cook
Gilliam Go, Milling Co
Tom Thompson
K. Fitawater
Wo. Eddon
Lacey Bros
Mr. Fitawater
Jeff New
Lone Rock
Star Lodging House
Heppner
Star
Noel
Gilliam County
Ad Merrifield
Mra. Wool, Jr
Me Emma
Cleveland
Ohio
Mra. Wood
Lecture course fund report and organ purchase plan
Secretory notes a net revenue of 13.80 from a lecture course with 10.30 excess, allocated to school land to buy an organ. Committee praises the small ledger balance and promises to cover losses if sales fail. Receipts show 813.80 with disbursements of 275.00 for course, 16.00 for howl bill, 1000 hall rent, 260 cartage, leaving 19.30 balance.
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U. BE
Hall Bent
Beef Steers Rise as Prices Hit New High in Region
Ranchers report beef steer prices climbing from 350 to 375 per head, with some sales as high as 415, marking the strongest market for Laws cattle in years. Hay costs and a harsh winter are blamed for the price surge, while stock remains largely sold out amid limited supply and expectations of no quick drop. Attachments filed in circuit court by John Richmond against Case Simpson seek 700, bond posted, case set for April. In Condon, distractions include a concert by Christian Hangen at the courthouse and a political conference in Portland addressing replacements for Nolan and Mae.
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Pendleton Tribune
Orn
John Richmond
Case Simpson
Simpson
County Correspondence Weather Hints and Local Notes
County correspondence reports farmers hopeful for a good crop this year. Various residents are mentioned including Al McConnell under doctor care, Geo Dakek at Baker City, Nelle Marvel, Robert Santo visiting from Lee Molinog, Califorina, and Geo Edelman returning from Hay Creek. A dance was held Friday night and a birthday surprise party occurred for a younger family member. Florency McCooarll planned Portland visit while several locals traveled to The Dalles for business and a state printing office posting.
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al McConnell
Willlander
Geo, Dakek
Baker City
Thomas
Cheap Rates to Oregon from Gilliam County
Dan Tierney, Como station agent, promotes cheap transportation to Oregon from Busters Pointe to Condon. Gilliam county residents are urged to inform Eastern relatives about the rates, highlighting homeseeker opportunities. Rates from Chicago, St Louis, St Paul, Omaha, and Kansas City are listed to Condon.
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Dan Tierney
Como
Busters Pointe
Oregon
Gilliam County
Stave
Gillam County
Condon
Chicago
St. Lonie E
St. Paol
Ooahe
Kanes City
President Roosevelt’s odd White House calls to Moody’s home
A chaotic tale from the Saturday Evening Post recounts President Roosevelt visiting Attorney General Moody’s house at night. The negro butler questions the claim, adds skepticism, then asks what president in a wary tone. The scene ends with the formal denial that the president is present.
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Ral Moody
Mood
Moody
Laudeste
Almont ‘Ghot
Mr. Roosevelt
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