City Briefs From Portland Era Ads and Notices
A jumble of small ads and notices lists Kaiser beer at Fergy's, fabrics and photography services, lodging on Water Street, milch cows for sale near the graveyard, Panama sailors at Mrs Campbell's miliery, a Pianola offer from Eilers Piano House, and a lost Orivh setter. Also noted are Cleveland's Baking Powder endorsements, help wanted for housework, a rental in a downtown building, a combined harvester ad, and a near-new plane for sale. A concert at the Christian church tonight features Breage of the Night sung by Bridges Forman Marquis and Mitch ell. Lewiston landowner Leeper dies aged 66. miners in British Columbia to receive 2,765 daily. Depew resigns Yale directorship. a free concert by the ridges Concert company precedes their city-organizing tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Beer
Fergy's
Kergy's
Francis
Alguma
Best
Water Street
Burns Bros
Schmidt Block
Morrow
Malin Street
J. BH
Gibson
Grave Yard
Panama
the Ridges Concert Company
Christian Church
Marquis
Mitchell
Victoria Cross origins and early decorations
The Victoria Cross remains the army and navy’s premier decoration. Instituted by royal warrant on January 2, 1856, it honors gallantry across ranks. The first sixty-two crosses were presented by Queen Victoria on June 24, 1857, crafted from metal from captured Russian cannons at Sevastopol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevaste
James’ Cgarette
Fragmented line hints at family conflict and worry
The fragment shows a worried speaker fearing a loved one’s breakdown and brain exhaustion. It mentions a person returning home late from the club and repeating excuses, indicating stress and potential domestic tension.
Why He Laughed at Ancient Test of To tems
Kaneana City Independent reports a dialog in which Wise explains his laughter during an ancient test of totems. Jenks claims self defense and Wise confirms that without his aid the other would have repeated the act, thinking he missed the point.
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Jenks
Kaneana City
Change in Magna Charta Signatures Noted
Twenty six barons signed the Magna Charta with three writing their names and twenty three making their mark. The current scene shows all can write but only a few succeed in making their mark.
Personal visits and travels noted around Walla Walla area
A list of residents and visitors in Walla Walla includes R C G Dunnington of Helix and L W McAdam of Echo in the city on business. Others arriving or passing through are Rev John Warren from Athena en route to Heppner, J G Bogard of Pilot Rock on a trading trip, Dr George O Connor of La Grande visiting briefly, Adeline Schiffier of Albany visiting her father, and several locals attending a funeral. Fred Shoemaker, candidate for recorder, plans a trip to Freewater for support.
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R. C G. Dunnington
Helix
L. W. McAdam
Echo
W. D. Chamberlain
Athena
J. H. Lawrey
Ecoho
John Warren
Heppner
J. G. Bogard
Pilot Rock
D. O.baunders Liroyd Baundera
Willie Blottt
Freewater
George 0. Connor
la Grande
Miew Adeline Schhiffier
Albany
E. A. Schiffier
Democrats Invite Foe to Oppose County Surveyor Bid
Kimbrell, not opposed, is the Republican candidate for county surveyor in Tinatilla. He has a long record, arriving from Union County in 1801 and winning the seat in 1544, serving since then. The Democrats have invited a foe to run against him, noting his prior defeats and long tenure.
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Fe Oe
Oppo
J. W. Kimbrell
Conidia
Mg. Kimbrell
Orewon
Linton County
Tiaititin Ommnty
Ied
April Fool Social at Cornelison Home
An April Fool party was hosted by Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Cornelison on the reservation. Guests enjoyed pranks including a Bumyard fowls game and a light meal after. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kirkpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Hodgins, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howley, Wilkin Wright, Bruno Webber, Miss Zinn Purdy, and Mr. Shafer plus the hosts.
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J. M. Cornelison
Ed Kirkpatrick
Wid
Orlando Hodgins
Brown
Monument Dedication Planned at Meacham Tomorrow
A caller reported from Meacham that a monument marking the old trail will be dedicated there tomorrow. Henry F. Collier will deliver the address as part of the ceremony.
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Montlage
Aleekier
Mereham
Lee Moorhouse
Prairie Schooner
Meachur
Henry F. Collier
Local option petition filed for North and South Athena
A local option petition was filed with the county clerk requesting a June 4 vote in North and South Athena on whether intoxicating liquors may be sold within the precincts. The petition bears 49 voters, many from the Athena vicinity, and is the first local option petition for the upcoming election. A daughter was born last night to Mr and Mrs J B Bean at 415 West Court Street.
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Athena
Farmora
J. B. Bean
West Court Street
A Polish Sport of Wolf Capture Described
A Polish country gentleman pursues a wolf on horseback with a long whip and rope. The rider springs, grips the wolf by its ears, and roping it completes the capture, though single handed effort is difficult and can yield bites or wounds. Only a few succeed and earn the sport’s blue ribbon.
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Fel Wany
Blackwood's Magazine
Conture and His Dainty Pupil Encounter
An old pupil recalls Conture entering a good drawing class and punishing a dainty pupil by suggesting a face wash after a small mishap with the water tub. The tale centers on discipline and a teacher’s terse method in a historic art school setting.
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Conture
Contre
Lts
Salation Army visit to Captain Withrow noted
A Salvation Army group from Walla Walla visited Captain Sadie Withrow on Tuesday evening. The party included Ensign Annie Hurst Captain Maud Williams Sergeant Major Jinks and several Mr Cotter and Daniels and Mr Blackburn. Miss Withrow formerly led the Walla Walla corps.
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Withrow
Walla Walla Corps
Salvation Army
Sadie Withrow
Annie Hurst
Maud Williams
Berestrom
Jinks
Cotter and
Daniels
Blackburn
United States Army
Miss Withrow
Walla Walla
Coming After More Ponies From Pendleton
G W Shipley a Pasadena horse buyer plans another shipment of Umuatilla Indian ponies to Sunnyside Shetland farm Santa Barbara after the fifth lot. He traversed Pendleton for two years selecting over 100 ponies, finding them ideal for California winter resorts. He will pick spotted and off colored ponies for the next shipment aiming for about 20 top animals. Some Dnata mares have bred with Shetland stallions producing small, well tempered ponies suited for family use.
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G. W. Shipley
Pendleton
California
Santa Barbara
Cal
Shipley
Golden State
Surveying crew to begin line for Columbia and Walla Walla Traction
Alfred F. Sears of Portland, chosen to lead the surveying party, arrived in Walla Walla and met with trustees. A crew is being assembled and the work is expected to start at once. Local business people and farmers show enthusiasm for the Wallula to Clarkston line and many pledge to subscribe bonds when marketed.
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Walla Walla
Alfred F. Sears
Portland
Columbia & Walla Walla Traction Company
Wallula
Clarkston
Hard Times Social Planned at Oliver Farm Home
The Epworth League of Thompson Street M E Church invites all to a Friday evening social at the Oliver farm home a mile down the river. Entertainment includes music recitations and refreshments with the main draw being the costumes.
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Oliver Farm
Epworth League
Thompson Street
M. E
Death of B C Swift in Chicago? Boston note
B C Swift of Swift & Co. Chilengo picking house died last night at Quincy hospital after being taken ill March 27. He became unconscious and remained so until death. The cause of death not stated.
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Boston
Miet
K. C. Swift
Swift & Co
Chilengo
Quincy Howe
Piveu- Tien
Swift
Orldia
Hite SI Promm
Dooley and Crescent Coffee Ad Poem at East End Grocery
An advertising poem praising Mr Dooley the “grandest poet” of the country appears in a Crescent Coffee ad. It marketingly touts East End Grocery as a complete store with up-to-date goods and business methods. The piece invites inspection, notes Santa Claus purchases, and urges readers to visit for a no-obligation trial order.
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Santa Claus
Bnet End Grocery
East End
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Eton
Eilers
Cleveland
Fragier's
Main Street
Bowman
Oregon
Eluropean
Oregonian
Dinlel
Harvester i
Addrens
M.D. Parks
Ore
Basif
Bowman Hotel
LaMother
The
Bridges
Forman
Leeper
Lewiston
Idaho
New Perce County
British Columbia
Ion
Care East Oregonian Publishing Co
Chauncey M. Depew
Corporation
Yale University
Conmreum
L. Hunziker
Bioltr
Prince of Palermo
London
Ducketts Lightning Care
E. D. Boyd
Mr. Boyd
Chicago
Koeppens
Price Drug Store
Jqmen Thompson
Robert J. Reid
Mra
J. W. Cookerly
Hennemmey
Nebraska
KE. N. Warnell
Drumheller
Fred Shoemaker
Umatilla County
Pitt
Canili« Ihite
Soctal
Nev
Meeaker
Meacham
North
South
Athena WI
Temperance
Sailor Hate
Express From
New York
Indies
Valenciennes
the Peoples Warehouse
Merrittal
B.C. Swiet
Pisa
Murphy’s
Court St
Mr. Dooley
Mr. Dooley-coley
East End Grocer
Oseroser-Er
East End Grocery
A. W. Dyer
Walters’ Flouring Mills
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