Local Notables and Busy Era in Union County
Local residents and visitors fill La Grande activity as F M Johnson comes from Baker City and W S Holt and D D of Portland meet with Rev E B Hays. Five carloads of sugar beets reach the factory from Union while bank construction and openings reshape the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Holt
D. D
Portland
E. B. Hays
Union
Ossanvea
W. A. Maxwell
Union Scout
J. M. Dally
Hilgard
Gold Found More Readily Near Trout Lake Oregon
A Hood River dispatch notes rising gold finds behind Trout Lake and in rotten quartz. John Wyers of White Salmon, who recently traveled there, says gold can be found in rotten quartz and, in some cases, can be picked out with a penknife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood River
Oregon
Trout Lake
John Wyers
Anarchist McQueen Seeks Clemency in Pardon Hearing
William McQueen, an admitted anarchist sentenced to five years for inciting a riot at Patterson, appeared in Garden New Jersey to support his pardon application. He has not recanted his beliefs, and the court of pardons is reviewing his case, with clemency urged on sentimental grounds after what was described as a fair trial and just conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande National Bank
Union National Bank
Union
Wilfred H. Harris
Grants Pass
Hai
Union County
Scripps News Association
Garden
N. J
William McQueen
Patterson
McQueen
Court of Pardons
Grain markets show mixed wheat corn oats values
Chicago November 20 wheat opened at 73 and closed at 75 with slight gains. Corn opened at 424 and closed at 42 with a notable adjustment. Oats opened at 335 and closed at 53 reflecting a busy trading day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
Chicago
Birthday party turns into improvised rail tour for La Grande children
About twenty youngsters celebrate Miss Bessie Buehler's eleventh birthday with an overland excursion from the depot to Hot Lake Sanatorium guided by a switch engine and coach. They tour the sanatorium, then return for a two course lunch at the Buehler home with a Christmas tree centerpiece. Chaperones include Mrs. Buehler and four others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
T. H. Beuhler
Miss Bessie
Buehler
Bessie
The Sign of a Cross at Steward's Opera House
Manager R G Crarain presents Wilson Barrett drama The Sign of the Cross at Steward's Opera House on November 27. Strong company of English and American players star in this spectacular religious drama set in Nero era Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.G. Crarain
Wilson Barrett
Nero
Rome
Mercia
Marcus Superbus
Steward's Opera
House
Local quarrel unseen in Oregon council show
In Ore City Council meeting, Weber and Hall were ousted amid a petition for McCully and Dr. J H Thompson to fill vacancies. Akins and Stevenson elected as replacements, with the marshal removed after the charter curtailed the office and salary cut. J D Wailck named temporary marshal as reform plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wailck
Dow
Woman Is Sentenced for Fatal Beating of Child
Mrs Jennie Anderson was convicted of beating her six year old daughter Elisa to death in Youngstown Ohio on November 20 and sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary. The report hints at sympathy for the young woman and mentions a local drug company advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
Youngstown
Onis
Jennie Anderson
Elisa
Central Today
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
35 -Eats
Newlin Drug Co
Exhibition Without License in La Grande Case
Mayor Stoddard heard a demur in the city of La Grande versus Ray Gyves. Gyves was arrested for conducting an exhibition without a license. Judge Baker represented the city and Crawford defended. The court found the complaint sufficient for trial and the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snook
Stoddard
City of
la Grande
Ray Gyves
J. F. Baker
T. H. Crawford
Osteopath Dr Moore Secures La Grande Celta Rooms
Dr Moore the osteopath has leased the former La Grande Celta Company suites and will convert the extra four front rooms into operating rooms. The full suite will be renovated to handle his expanding practice.
Movement to form Cascaue county approved at Hood River
A large Hood River mass meeting Saturday endorsed creating a new county named Cascaue county. Committees will circulate petitions to be submitted to the next legislature. Public sentiment was unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood River
Cascaue County
Raging Grande Ronde Flood Impacts Local Travel
The Grande Ronde River runs high after recent rains. The primary carrier between Flora and Bartlett failed to cross yesterday. Sheltyn ferry also refused to cross on Wednesday risking passenger safety. Logs and timber, railroad ties drift downstream as reports from Flora Journal note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grande Ronde
Mai
Flora
Bartlett
Flora Journal
Special Methodist Meeting Preacher Plans A B C of the Gospel
Rev. B. E. Meredith will preach on the A B C of the gospel at special meetings tonight at the Methodist Church. The ongoing gathering aims to deepen faith and invite new attendees to the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Meredith
Methodist Church
Great Loss To Loggers From Storm At Sea
Storm damages logging operations leaving numerous logs afloat with little chance of recovery. Reports indicate many logs have drifted away to sea and cannot be retrieved. In one incident, a log floated after the main stash with doubtful outcome.
Arrest Warrant Issued in California Kidnapping Case
Governor Pardes of California orders the arrest of Sam Fukuchi on a kidnapping charge from Castro county. Fukuchi is accused of abducting a 14 year old girl of Mrs. Annie Williams of Martinez and taking her to Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Pardes
California
Sam Fukuchi
Castro County
Annie Williams
Martinez
Portland
Thanksgiving feast promises at our restaurant
A tempting three course spread offers inviting sights and aromas. Diners are urged to celebrate Thanksgiving at the restaurant to enjoy a memorable meal and avoid cooking at home.
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Panr-Losan Co
Fairbanks-Morris CO
le Bende
Elgin
Hamilton
Rockford
Waltham
O. M. Heacock
Jewler and Optician Heidenreich
Bohnenkamp
Ore
E. M Wellman & Company
Adams Avenue
Flor de Hackman
F. M. Johnson
Baker City
Hixson
City
Cove
H. C. Austin
D. A. Bennet
J. W. Allen
Ira Stewart
C. R. Thompson
Express
Huntington
J. ©. Henry
E. W. Davis
Ethel
Walla Walla
Whitman College
Bessie Murray Pannick
J. C. Henry
Hood River Mines
Grande Ronde Valley
Eastern
Olympia
Mary Pennington
Trottie Collier
Helen Bartlett
Kenneth Bartlett
Lottie Jones
Sarah Smith
Mirian Smith
Rona Bacon
Zoe Bragg
Lillie Volp
Hazel Jones
Lynn Bohnenkamp
Laura Dunn
Robbie Pattison
Florence Conners
Vernon Murphy
Helen Murphy
Bessie Buehler
Dr. Bacon
A. C. Williams
Lena Richardson
Nickalson
Hulse
Mrs. T N. Murphy
Spegal Meeting
Wen the
Tukey
J. A. Arbuckle
Prop
Schegrer
Geo. T. Parr
B. Simmons
Stey and
Mgr
Parr-Simmons Company
Jefferson Ave
Greenwood St. la Grande
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