Local Items From the City and Region
Bramwell returns home this morning for a round trip to Portland to visit his son Deputy Sheriff J F Phy Hill. Mayor and Mrs Slater plan an evening departure to visit for a few days. Joling Roesch has a neat sign painted on his brewing plant. Police leadership shifts as I W Faulk becomes acting chief while Rayburn visits Baker City. A V Oliver announces readiness to resume business in the Slater building after fire loss. The La Grande project eyes an additional water cart for the city north of the track. G M Junton family and AB Bolles depart after a visit for the fair in Seattle. Mac Wood, burned by a gas explosion, may return to work in several days. Water officers scout springs south of town for new supply. Catholic Ladies lawn party at Mra Newlin home draws strong attendance. Reports hint at electric railway work beginning next week. The United States letter file shows heavy correspondence this month. U S Senior H M Teller and wife, en route to Portland, overnight at Foley House. Teller a notable figure in council circles.
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J D Slater
Joling Roesch
HC Gilaan
Tovla
Mra F Newlin
Highwayman Zimmerrman sentenced for 810,000 Oakland hold up
John Zimmerman, blamed for the March robbery of two Central Bank messengers near Steca, California, was sentenced to 45 years in San Quentin. The case ties to the Central Bank of Oakland heist and marks a major legal outcome in Martinez.
Ninth Victim of Sunday Street Car Collision Dies
Bertha Knuth aged 19 died today in the Sunday night street car crash bringing the death toll to nine. Gerty Shea is not expected to survive her injuries.
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Butts Mont
Bertha Knuth
Gerty Shea
Mrs Hanna Improves After Illness in Bar Harbor
Mrs Hanna widow of Senator Hanna has been reported better after a period of illness at Bar Harbor Maine. She had been very ill and news of improvement prompted hopeful comments from family.
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Cleveland
Hanna
Bar Harbor
Maine
Tent Meetings Promote Church Sermon by Elder Oliver
Elder H W Oliver will speak to the tent meeting this evening at the church. The event promises a measured gospel talk followed by prayer and reflection for attendees in the parish community.
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H. W. Oliver
Birthday Celebration Honors Robert Morris Founding Moment
Members of the Order of Eastern Star celebrated founder Robert Morris with a post meeting party at the Schilkes. Lanterns and a bowery with colors decorated the lawn while guests enjoyed ice cream cake and coffee. A brief program featured a life paper, music, songs, mandolin and guitar accompaniments, and piano duets. Morris, born August 31, 1818, is typically honored at the last August or early September meeting.
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Order of Eastern Star
Fred Schilke
Robert Morris
Order
Morrie
Lyle
Gertrude Ralston
W . Sargent
Mesdames Ralston
Neil
Nett
Wanted Honeykeeper and Free Range Cow Buyer
Help wanted honeykeeper at the Western Union Telegraph Co office. Also seeking a buyer for a good freeh mlch cow. parties may call at the office for details.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
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