Society Notes on Missives and Missionary Social
Mrs Mo L Kirk issued invitations for a Saturday afternoon. Last night the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met at Judge and Mrs Robert Eakin with flowers vines and a punch table. Misses Young Davis Malory Massee and Mr Eakin provided music while Mr Rinehart and Mr Oliver spoke on the Indians of the valley. The event a age social raised funds for the Umatilla Indians but did not yield a large sum.
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The
Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Robert Eakin
M Kirk
Young
Davis
Malory
Massee
Mr. Eakin
Mr. Eakin Delighted the Guests With Music. Mr. Rinehart
Mr. Oliver
Umatilla
Farm family slaughter shocks Watersboro crime scene
J W Irmegan, a farmer near Watersboro, killed his wife and four children with an axe at their home about twenty miles from the city. The incident occurred today, July 1, and details are reported by the Serlippa News Association.
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Serlippa News Association
Watersboro
J. W. Irmegan
Governor probes railroads for rebates in Wisconsin
Madison reports the governor is probing railroad rebates as part of a statewide investigation. In New York a 24 year old, James Stellwell, was arrested on charges tied to a $50,000 London diamond robbery from March 19. Krupp of Essen, owner of Krupp Works, is described as possibly the world's richest girl with immense control over her 25,000 employees. A bread price of 25 cents is noted at J D McKennon’s store.
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Scripps News Association
New York
James Stellwell
London
Mies Krupp
Krupp
Essen
Wanted Girls to Pack Cherries at Parr and Simmons
Help needed immediately to pack cherries at Parr and Simmons warehouse. Inquiries should be made at the warehouse. Contact G. Olensura Morgan for particulars.
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Parr and Simmons Warehouse
Local items from Elgin and surrounding cities
A string of city notes reports residents visiting Portland Baker City and area towns for business visits and social events. Warnings of harvests and early grain maturing appear amid Fris, Stagers, and Bible study reminders. The Eastern Oregon Colonizing Company closes a deal securing 140 acres near Cove to sell in five to ten acre plots at 130 to 200 dollars per acre.
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Fred Meade
Elgin
Warden
Joseph
E.C. Moore
Portland
Polk Mayse
Vena McDonald
Nisa Oregon
Washington
JW. Earles
Baker City
Ben Rounsaville
Wallowa
Ben
Summerville
Legion
D. A. Reblogle
J. Reblogle
Geo. L
Eastern
Oregon
Cove
Injury in pistol loading prompts cautionary city ordinances
Francis Earls sustained a palm wound when a cartridge discharged as he loaded a pistol. The injury, though potentially serious, is not expected to cause blood poisoning. Separately, city officials warn strict enforcement of nuisance curbs and garbage cleanup with fines up to 50 dollars and possible liens.
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Francis Earls
Earls
Texan Woman Farmer Whitman Rears 200000 Acres and 15000 Cattle
Pauline Whitman, a noted Texan woman farmer, manages about 200000 acres and raises 15000 cattle annually. Her work highlights women in agriculture and large scale ranching in the state.
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Pauline Whitman
Five race horses shipped to Salem fair grounds for training
K West sends five top horses to Salem fair grounds for state premier races training during the state fair. S Lindsay and Carl Derrick oversee the horses including Latin Royal and Commonwealth offspring. The article also notes W K Davis reporting brisk piano trade at Eilers Piano House and a big order for Victor and Columbia Graphophones with 150 to 200 records arriving soon. It ends with a note about the Mikado of Japan sleeping in a European bed and a bread prices at J C McKennons.
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K. West
Salem Fair Grounds
Commonweal H
Falcon
Elixie
S. Lindsay
Carl Derrick
W. K. Davis
Portland
Davis
Eilers Piano House
Eilers Pianos
Victor
Columbia
Temple of Music
A Neat Place To Eat At Our Restaurant
A restaurant offers attractively arranged meals and a welcoming dining space. Young ladies and gentlemen can eat to their heart's content without feeling abashed at their surroundings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thasaut
the Golden Rule Company
Adams Avenue
Wallace
NEW “Varsity
Andrews
Seattle
Lawson Bros
G. W. O’neil
Washington Avenue
Mo L. Kirk
Madison Wis
J. D. McKennons
G. Oloensura
Mogr
Wm. Allison
la Grande
Sumpter
Geo. T. Ellis
Baptist Church
Athena
Uierm
T-N- Murphy
MR. Davis
Mikado
Japan
J. C. McKennons
C. E. Hackman
Cor
Greenwood
J. A. Arbuckle
A.A. Berry
Smiths
Cleveland Bicycles
the City Grocery and Bakery
Polack
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