Fire at Alta House and stable devastates Pendleton
Pendleton witnesses describe a malicious fire that destroyed the Alta House and attached stable. Eight horses died as flames swept through dry sheds and hotel sections, with the nearby barn burning completely. Owner Bam Bitner faces about 15000 in losses after insurance covers only a fraction. A young couple on a porch observed a solitary man fleeing toward Webb Street just before the blaze.
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Pendleton
The
East Oregonian
Alta
Bam Bitner
Schafer
Miss Town
Alra
Webb Street
Gotter
Vrorthloks
Sam Bitner
Bitner
Better Than Spanking Says Cure for Wetting Children
A nurse named Mrs. Mummera of Notre Dame Indiana offers Homeful Instructions to mothers. The remedy claims to cure bed wetting in children and also trouble with ailments of old people and night or day string disorders. She asks mothers to write for free instructions without sending money.
Engine 353 Under Go-Overhaul in Round House
Engine 353 is in the round house undergoing light overhauling and will reappear in service soon greatly improved.
Notice to Lot Owners at Henry & Carr Cemetery
Notice to lot owners asks those not acquainted with other owners to leave monthly payments at Henry and Carr's Cemetery Committee. The message emphasizes submitting dues through the designated committee location.
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Henry & Carr's
Cowboys Hota Contest at Bromide Draws Top Ropers
Ardmore hosts a wild west celebration with a championship roping contest and many entrants vying for first honors. Milton Beeler’s death earlier this year left Bob Kiser as top roper. Kiser claims a 29 second run on the same barge that killed Beeler. Nigger Boy, the aging horse, may see one last Bromide contest. Captain John Kiser bets 250 to rope a steer in 20 seconds. After Bromide, Pontoco cowboys will join in an exhibition here next week.
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John Kiser
Pontoco Cowboys
Safe Pan to a Bank One’s Money
An advertisement urging people to bank funds rather than keep cash at home or in offices. It promises absolute security day and night, protection against loss, courteous staff, and reliable service. It touts satisfactory banking methods and trustworthy handling of customers’ money.
Train Schedules and County Prospects Highlight La Grande Observer Note
Inland transportation details list westbound and eastbound trains with arrival and departure times in a rugged OCR style. The piece then comments on county improvement potential tied to ongoing hogs cattle eggs and butter shipments, attributed to the La Grande Observer via Portland Journal.
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Sava
la Grande Observer
Portiana Journal
Eastern Oregon Trust Savings Names Officers and Staff
The Eastern Oregon Trust and Savings lists officers including President F P Byreit, Vice-President William Miller, Cashier George L Cleaver, and Assistant Cashier J Scroggin. Holm noted as member.
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The
Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings Lenk
FP. M. Byreit
WM. Miller
Geo. L. Cleavem
J. Scroggin
Holm
If you want and messenger call up Maino
A terse line urges contacting rapper Maino via messenger for further steps. The wording suggests a direct outreach request without additional context or details. The message emphasizes immediacy and a specific contact channel.
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R. A. Crawford
Electric Bitters Endorsed by Mrs Davison in San Jose
Mrs M M Davison of 378 Gifford Ave San Jose California praises Electric Bitters as a premier general remedy for headaches biliousness and liver torpor. She asserts a bottle provides more digestive health than any other remedy and notes it is sold at Newlin's drug store for 50 cents.
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P. J. Diley
Congress
Chicago
Ulver
Kiingy
Newlin
Mra
M. M. Davison
Giff Ord Ave
San Jose
Cal
Constantee
Newlin's
Agricultural College Corvallis Opens Courses In 1888
Agricultural College Corvallis Oregon offers collegiate and elementary courses in agriculture horticulture animal husbandry dairy, forestry domestic science and art engineering commerce and more. Strong faculty modern equipment free tuition opens September 15 apply to the registrar for full information.
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G. L. Biggers, M. D
Lewis Building
Henry & Carr Undertaking
J. H. Hubbard
M. D
New Bank
A. Ln Richardson
N. Molitor
Adams Ave
Office
Grande National Bank
CG. T. Bacon
M. K. Hall
OR. F. BE. Moore
H.C. P. Moor
Osteopathic Physiciana
Girkeville
Hes
H. Upton
Epecia
la Genande National Bank
P. A. Charlton
Hill
la Gran Residence
W. H. Riley
Ohio State University
Adams Avenue
Pacific—Black
Independent
B. Cawthorn
la Grande
Oregon
J. GC. Price, D. M. D
la Grande National Pan
E. Porter Day
Lea Grande School of Music
Mrs. Day
Greenwood Ave
Stella Db. Oliver
J. M. Berry
Electrical Engineers
L. A. Pickler
Owl
Bahnenkamp
la Grande Oreg
N. R. Thornton
Cochran
Geo. P. Cochre, Cochran & Cochran, Attorneys
la Grande National Bank Building Law
Grande
R. H. Lloyd
Attorney At Law
Stat
United States
Elgin
Mrs
Grace McAlister
Repair Department
Jew Lers
Opticians
LA Grande Iron © Works
D. Fitzgerald
Complete Machine Shops and Foundry
Pete Schafer
Johnnie Town
Ardmore
Okted Sey
Sitny Lat
Pam
A. T. Holl
Fred Dutli
Silverthorn & Mack
Blue Mountain Creamery Co
University OF Oregon
Piven
E. Wills
Sth
Martin Larson
J Ave
Ammalgamated Sugar Company
Black
N. K. Weat
Fey
Arriva
Traioo
Portland
de Paris
Gham
Messenger Service
Chamberlain
Gale
John Palmer
Palmer House
Wy. J. Ransom
Dollar
Adams Ivems
H. BH
Huron
Summerville
Flr
Ave
Agricultural College
Corvallis
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