Local political and social notes from Baker City area
County Chairman Pears heads to Portland on political matters while Fred B. Currey attends Taft-Sherman clubs. Local residents attend events, travel to Eugene Pendleton and Albany, or prepare for fairs and sales. Updates cover marriages, jobs, schooling, and farm notices with multiple named people and places.
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Pears
Portland
Fe Ri Ae
Huntington
Josephine May Woods
Baker City
Valley
Harney County
Mra. C. L. Mackey
Albany
America to Represented at Paris Good Roads Congress
Washington reports that America will be officially represented at the International Good Roads congress in Paris next month. The French ministry of public works has issued formal invitations to all highway authorities in the United States and many are expected to attend.
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Washington
America
Paris
Ministry of Public Works
Chanler Chosen by Democrats at Rochester Convention
Rochester Sept 18 Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler former lieutenant governor of New York was chosen by the Democratic state convention.
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Rochester
Lewis Stuyvasant Chanler
New York
Htehadede Khelle
Oklahoma societies raise funds for Bam Jones memorial
Funds are being raised by Oklahoma church and temperance groups to erect a memorial to Rev. Bam Jones the renowned Georgia evangelist. The monument is planned to cost about $5000 and follows his influential work in the state drawing thousands of admirers.
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Oklahoma
City
Okla
Theilworth League Societies of
Bam Jones
Georgia
Jones
State Treasurer reports eight month cash statement
Salem September 15 The state treasurer issues an eight month cash statement through August detailing cash on hand January 1 1908 11602705 receipts from state tax interest fees from department of state and income from inheritance and corporation tax 1075442 Disbursements total 81757449 leaving cash on hand August 1 20386440 Irreducible school fund January 1 29328160 receipts from land mortgage district bonds and escheated estates total 91664856 Disbursements school district bond purchases warrants and loans 34952450 Of income from Irreducible school fund cash on hand August 31 1765572 cash on hand in agricultural college fund 3526 77 university fund 79547 and income 4019 62 cash on hand in funds for special purposes 64294287
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Salem
Ehving
Treasury
Department of State
Library Fund
Ttal
Agricultural College
Connecticut State Fair Opens in Berlin Under Society Auspices
Berlin Connecticut Rep 15 reports the Connecticut Agricultural Society opening a state fair of notable size in Berlin. It is the first fair held by the society since 1996 when Meriden hosted the event.
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Berlin
Conn
Connecticut Agricultural Society
Meriduri
Death of 15 year old in accidental shooting near Olympia
The body of Arthur Meyer, 15, was found inside a farm gate near Olympia yesterday with a .22 caliber rifle at his side and a bullet wound through the head. Police deem the shooting accidental while investigating the Chambers Penkke area and William Meyer as the deceased’s guardian.
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Arthur Meyer
William Meyer
Chambers Penkke
Woman's Home Missionary Society Tea Event
Society notes announce a quarterly tea of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church on Friday afternoon September 18 at Miss J C Henry's home 6th Main avenue. A program begins promptly at 4 o'clock with tea served at 4 pm and all members and friends are cordially invited to attend.
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Woman's Home Missionary
Methodist. Church
J.C. Henry
Main Avenue
Charles Gore and Elizabeth Waller Wed in Baptist Church
Charles Gore and Miss Elizabeth Waller were united in marriage last evening at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. W W. The bride and groom are well known and highly respected young people with a large circle of friends in this city.
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Charles Gore
Elizabeth Waller
Bride
Anderson Case Warrants Arrest Charles Anderson Under Local Option Law
The warrant for the arrest of Charles Anderson on local option law charges was served late afternoon. He was found at home and his business and barn were searched where liquor was found stored. He claims goods were moved to the barn when the law took effect and a hearing is set for night at 5 o'clock.
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Earl Kilpatrick
Ptay
Pugene
U. of Wost
Oregon Weekly
Henry Rinehart
Elgin
City
Observer
Lou
Wille Hamilton
Bingham Canyon
Utah
Frank W. Jolly
Foley Barber Shop
Portland
Charles Anderson
Anderson
Nquor
Palmer Lumber box factory and sheds repainted under Harris contract
BE Harris holds the contract to paint the Georgia Palmer Lumber box factory and dry sheds. This marks the second contract Harris has secured from the company. The buildings span a large area and enhance the mill’s thrift look already evident in the town.
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Georgia Palmer Lumber Company
BE. K. Harris
Mr. Harris
Funeral Held For Mini Rox Robbs At Baptist Church
The funeral of the late Mini Rox Robbs was held this afternoon from the Baptist church with the casket stand adorned by flowers and tokens of the high esteem in which the deceased was held in the city.
Counterfeiters Debut At Steward Opera House
The Clonigal Repertoire company presents The Counterfeiters at Steward Opera House for three nights starting Monday, continuing Tuesday and Wednesday with the Monday opening.
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Steward Opera House
Clonigal Repertoire Company
Woman Walks 900 Miles From St Paul to Beattie in Quest for Husband
Mrs Anna Johnson, 56, walked from St Paul to Beattie carrying 55 pounds of luggage. She arrived in Seattle on the Northern Pacific from North Yakima seeking her husband who is believed to be somewhere in Beattie.
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Seattle
Anna Johnson
Bt. Paul
Butte
Cannon to tour Kansas with stump speech this week
Kansan reports Speaker J. G. Cannon will tour Kansas this week, speaking in Independence tomorrow and in Topeka Thursday. Local Republicans promise a hearty reception to Uncle Joe during the campaign swing.
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Topeka
Kan
J. G. Cannon
Kansas
Independence
Uncle Jou
Reduction in Fruit Freight Rates Approved
By order of the Interstate Commerce Commission a 16 to 20 percent reduction in freight rates for fruits and vegetables from Florida to all eastern cities becomes effective today.
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Washington, Rept
Interstate Commerce
Florida
Fraternal Day Commotion at Kentucky State Fair
Fraternal day was reradiated today at the Kentucky state fair with conventions of the Hoo Hoo lumbermen thillbers powtmanters fraternal bodies and temperance octation of the plate.
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Louisville
Aged Man Found Dead Near Springbrook with Gold
Authorities seek identify remains of an elderly man found near Springbrook Oregon City. Police recovered 660 dollars in gold from the body. The man with white hair and beard is estimated at 76 years old.
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Oregon City
Ore
Springbrook
Fine Souvenirs Tomorrow at The Sherwood Electric Matinee
The Sherwood Electric announces souvenirs for tomorrow's matinee. Prizes with each admission exceed ticket price. The program is praised, and combined with the freebies, the house is expected to draw large attendance.
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Sherwood Electric
Farmers and Traders National Bank of Lagr Ad
At the close of aR 15 1008 the Farmers and Traders National Bank of Lagr shows assets totals and figures for capital stock surplus and profits circulation undivided dividends unpaid deposits and due to banks with a promotional message claiming trust and care in business.
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National Bank OF Lagr
Independence Day Celebrated in City of Mexico
The 98th anniversary of Mexican independence from Spain was celebrated with enthusiasm. Festivities began yesterday on President Díaz’s birthday and continued today with games, processions, concerts, fireworks, and the opening of civic events across the city.
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Dinx
Organization Deferred On Football Auxiliary Meeting
A local organization postponed a football auxiliary meeting to tonight due to unresolved matters. No further details were provided and attendees were urged to await the rescheduled time.
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