Biennial Club Women Urged to Attend GFWC Los Angeles Meeting
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial in Los Angeles invites clubwomen to attend. Rates cited, with travel via Portland and Pendleton adjustments, and a host of social events including excursions, a bathhouse plunge, a yacht excursion, a deep sea harbor view, a Spanish barbecue, and a county farm stop. Local committees promise hospitality and a memorable sixth biennial.
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General Federation of Women’s Clube
Los Angeles
Portland
Pendleton
Long Beach
Bath House
Elliot
General Federation
California
San Francisco
San Diego
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Board of
Women's Club
Return from visit to old Boone County home after 40 years
J. M. Bentley returned from a three week trip to Boone County Missouri where he grew up. He found the landscape and people changed since he left forty years ago. None of his old school friends recognized him until they learned his name and welcomed him warmly. His parents are deceased and only cousins remain. He enjoyed the trip but was glad to return to Pendleton. He is described as a pioneer resident.
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Umatilla County
Oregon
J. M. Bentley
Boone County
Missouri
Mr. Bentley
Pendleton
Pendleton Enforces Dog License and Tag Ordinance
The city warns dog owners to visit the recorder to pay a $1.50 license for each dog and a separate fee for females, then obtain a collar and tag. Marshal Blakley pledges strict enforcement, with untagged dogs impounded and, if owners do not pay all costs, euthanized and buried in the dog graveyard.
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Pendleton
Recorder
J. A. Blakley
Presidential Message Praised as Fine Literature
The president's opening message was universally regarded as a fine literary piece, elevating the author in the eyes of Americans. The piece extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a superior family remedy for belching, heartburn, dizziness, indigestion, and constipation, and as a spring tonic preventing la grippe, malaria, fever and ague.
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United States
Why Don’t People Marry Pendleton and Umatilla County
A 1901 three month period saw 36 marriage licenses in Pendleton and Umatilla County while 1902 showed 28. The editor asks what causes the drop and hints at a sentiment among youths preferring single life to double work. The piece urges immediate examination and a remedy, urging readers not to stay silent.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
Boer Chaplain Rev Keen to Speak at Presbyterian Church
Rev William Keen a Boer chaplain sent by the London Missionary Board will lecture at the Presbyterian church tonight at 7 30. His talk covers travels in South Africa and Boer life. The free lecture is open to all and attended by those seeking an entertaining and informative address.
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William Keen
Presbyterian Church
London Missionary Board
South Africa
Rav. Keen
Rummage Sale At Parish House Draws Large Crowd
The rummage sale at the Church of the Redeemer parish house by the St Agnes Guild yielded about 85 dollars and drew a large number of visitors. Refreshments were served and items were quickly purchased as the sale opened.
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Church of the Redeemer
St. Agnes Guild
Funeral for Ray Robbins Sunday in Thompson Street church
Ray Robbins died in Phoenix Monday morning. George K. Robbins received a telegram from Thomas Page asking for disposition. Robbins wired funds to cover all expenses and requested the body be sent here. The body will probably arrive Saturday night and the funeral is planned for Sunday at the Thompson Street M. E. church.
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Ray Robbins
George K. Robbins
Thomas Page
Phoenix
Arizona
Mr. Robbins
Thompson Street
M. E. Ebureh
Dance Of The Verein At Armory A Delightful Social
The Armory hall hosted a Monday night dance by the Verein Ein tracht Society. Eight couples attended as Kirkman’s orchestra played into the small hours. A fine lunch of ham sandwiches Swiss cheese and related items followed the dancing.
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Armory Hall
Verein Eintracht Society
Kirkman
Close Fellowship Opens Lutheran Conference in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on April 1 the second general Lutheran conference opened to push toward a common English tongue and unite the twenty four American Lutheran churches into one body. Speakers include Rev. W M Hanna Rev L L Smith Rev Dr Knubel and Prof Jacob Fry. The three day session aims for harmony while preserving Augsburg Confession.
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Philadelphia
America
W. M. Hanna
Washington
General Synod
L. L. Smith
Strasburg
John A. Hall
Canton
Knubel
New York
Jacob Fry
Lutheran Union
Chicago Referendum Aims to End Township Government
Chicago voters face a referendum on abolishing the town supervision system to centralize city government. The Civic Federation backs the reform, arguing it will save about 500000 dollars annually in salaries and fees and modernize municipal management.
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Chicago
Civic Federation
Yale Puts Prize On Poems For Students
Yale announces a new prize for the best poem by a university member offered by Professor Albert H. Cook. The competition closed today and the winner will be named soon by a committee including Professors William L. Phelps of Yale Shelling of the University of Pennsylvania and Carpenter of the University of Chicago.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Albert 8. Cook
William L. Phelps
Shelling
University of Pennsylvania
Carpenter
University of Chicago
Rush to Thunder Mountain Draws Miners to Weiser
Weiser Idaho April 2 crowds stream toward Thunder Mountain as heavy rush begins with Charles Campbell of Walla Walla departing with his husky to join the big camp. John E Thompson and other packers follow as reports say supplies are scarce and self provisioning is essential. Welser route is the sole open path, travelers arrive from Denver and Boise with seasoned miners eager for the new gold fields.
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Weiser
Idaho
Charles Campbell
Walla Walla
Thunder Mountain
Campbell
Welser
John E. Thompson
Pendleton
Thompson
Boise
Grangeville
Pas
Holse
Denver
Cripple Creek
Dawson City
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