Halloween and social events fill a busy week
Society notes show Sarah and Marion Smith and Anna Bacon hosting about twenty five youngsters at a Halloween party in the C. T. Bacon residence. Mrs Wm Erickson plans a masquerade card party Thursday and a Five Hundred gathering Saturday for friends. Two parties by Mrs E. E. Konning and Miss Stoddard postponed after Miss Henry’s death. Neighborhood Club met. English History study covered Holy Grail origin and Knighthood, with Plantagenets discussed. Program outlines October 30 1906 with river description and readings.
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Marion Smith
Anna Bacon
C. T. Bacon
Plantagenstes
United Kingdom
S. Ingle
King
EB. Hays
Robert Burns
M.V
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Bound Over in Theft Case at Greek Camp
Doe Veit was arraigned before Recorder Snook acting as Justice of the Peace on charges of stealing a gold watch chain and razor from a Greek camp valued at $59. He refused an attorney and said he bought the items from a stranger. Bound over to $400. in default, he remains in county jail.
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Doe Veit
Snook
Visitors and locals greet a busy Elgin day
Father Whyte visits friends in Elgin while Gilham returns from Portland on business. Local residents John Wilson and K J Wright travel, Rev and Mrs Seemann visit, and Presiding Elder Gillian arrives from Wallowa. Church service planned at Central Church of Christ tonight.
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Father Whyte
Egin
Gilham
Portland
John Wilson
Re-elected W. C. T. U. National President
Mrs. Lillian Stevens of Portland Maine was re-elected National President of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union today at Hartford Gown. The update notes her reappointment as head of the organization.
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Ecripps News Association
Hartford
Lillian Stevens
Portland
Maine
W. C. T. U. Today
Forresters Ball Promises Finest Thanksgiving Party
The Forresters of America announce their annual Thanksgiving ball set for Thursday evening November 29. They pledge meticulous preparations to ensure the season's most enjoyable affair, continuing a tradition of notably pleasant gatherings.
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Forresters
America
Alaska Gold Output Seen At 15 Million This Year
USGS estimates Alaska gold production will exceed 15 million dollars this year, more than 60 percent above last year. Yukon pioneer miners faced gravel worth 10 to 15 dollars per cubic yard, while current operations can mine for under five dollars per yard.
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Scripps News Association
New York
United States Geological Survey
Alaska
Yukon
Eight Robbers Executed for Custom House Robbery
In St Petersburg on October 30 eight men connected with the previous weekend Custom House robbery were executed today. Police reported the executions followed steady investigations and the defendants received no mercy.
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Scripps News Association
St. Petersburg
Custom House
Grain markets open in Chicago on October 27
The INERIPPA News Association reports wheat opened at 74 cents and closed at 74 1/2 cents, corn opened at 45 1/2 cents and closed at 43 4/5 cents, and oats opened at 35 cents and closed at 55 4/5 cents.
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Inerippa News Association
Chicago
Died Edna R Henry Passes After Long Illness
In this city on Tuesday October 30 1906 Edna R Henry aged 52 years 1 month 2 days died after a lingering illness of consumption. The funeral is expected Thursday afternoon with interment in Masonic cemetery. She was born in South Bend Indiana September 28 1874 the only child of County Judge and Mrs J C Henry. Her death ends a long active social life in the community. In Salem Mrs Charles Roup widow of the deceased husband who died there last evening will bury there tomorrow afternoon leaving a wife and five children.
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Mr. Henry
Charles Roup
Salam
Salem
City officers arrest couple for keeping a bawdy house
Officers Rayburn and McLachlen arrested Minnia Lewis and her lover G J Gleason on charges of keeping and living in a bawdy house. They pled guilty before Recorder J R Snook and received the maximum $50 fines. Officers warned they would file a state case if they continued living together. Ed Blackburn is operating in the city from Baker City.
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Rayburn and
McLachlen
Minnia Lewis
G. J. Gleason
J. R. Snook
Ready for Business Armory Hall Roller Skating Opening
Messrs Noys and Hall report the Armory Hall floor in first class condition. Doors open at seven thirty for skating with the best skates and a full program. A band will perform in front of Jay Van Buran's then play at the Armory Hall. Ladies skates delayed by an shipping error are en route.
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Noys
Armory Hall
Jay van Buran
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