Pioneering Weston Woman Mrs Elizabeth Baker Dies
Weston, April 7. Mrs Elizabeth B Baker 85 a well known local resident died of pneumonia at Weston this morning She will be buried tomorrow at 11 at the Baker home Rev Charles Quinney to conduct the service She was born in New London Conn lived in Brooklyn NY before moving to Weston 14 years ago Her husband J W Baker died three years after their arrival She is survived by son M A Baker postmaster of Weston and daughter Miss Maude Baker The death caused wide regret among townspeople
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Elizabeth Butler Baker
J. W. Baker
Bath of Wesson
Weston
East Oregonian
Elizabeth B. Baker
Baker
Charles Quinney
Episcopal Church of
Pendleton
New London
Conn
Brooklyn
W. Y
M. A Baker
Maude Baker
Walla Walla Post Office Misses First Class Status
Walla Walla's postoffice will not be raised to first class this year. Figures compiled by Postmaster E. L. show the city remains below the required standards, delaying upgrade to first class status.
Early Cold Warning Reassures Prompt Cure
A health advisory urges immediate action at the first signs of a cold. It warns that delaying treatment can allow the illness to deepen, making cure harder and extending suffering. The message emphasizes acting within the initial hours to shorten duration.
Funeral Plans For Mrs Smith On No 2 Train Passes
Conductor J B Smith of the Pendleton Huntington run warns the remains of Mrs Smith will pass through the city on train No 2 tomorrow evening and the funeral is set for Thursday at La Grande. She died in Phoenix Arizona last week after a long illness with tuberculosis. Her mother Mrs J S Sims lives at La Grande. She left two daughters aged 10 and 13 and her husband.
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J. B. Smith
Pendleton-Huntington
Youthful Horsethief Taken In Walla Walla Pursuit
Eugene Gay, 17, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Taylor on orders from Walla Walla officials. He stole a policeman's horse, rode to this city, traded it here, then fled toward Echo. Sheriff Taylor pursued and captured him about four miles west of town. Gay admitted guilt.
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Eugene Gay
Taylor
Walla Walla
Gay
Echo
Nelson Declines 20 Round Fight for 45 Rounds
Fight fans awaited a 20 round bout between Nelson and Gans but Nelson announced he would not honor the tentative 20 round plan and demanded a 45 round bout. Ben Selig for Gans wired in urging a response, with fans watching for a reply.
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San Francisco
Nelson
Gans
Ben Selig
Baltimore
Improvements for Baptist Church Social Plans New Room
A Baptist church social at the home of Mr and Mrs Gideon Brown led to plans for a partition to create a small meeting room. The group also discussed securing a vocation for the church with Miss Ethel Fraker heading the committee.
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The
Baptist Church
Gideon Brown
Ethel] Fraker
Floyd Rahe Stricken With Smallpox Quarantined
Floyd Rahe is the latest smallpox case reported to the recorder's office by his physician Dr T M Henderson. He occupies room No 20 in the association block and remains quarantined there.
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Floyd Rahe
Recorder's Office
T M Henderson
Cunha Injury at Depot Sees Expected Recovery
Phillip Cunha injured Sunday by a raw standpipe on a train is reportedly recovering. Dr. Cole says Cunha will recover from the injury.
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Phillip Cunha
Cole
Cunha
Electric Lines Reach Toward Pendleton From Walla Walla
Franchise sought by Washington Oregon Traction to use county road and cemetery area to build an electric line reaching Weston Milton route toward Pendleton. Plan includes connections to Athena Wallowa Bingham Springs and possible merger with Pomroy Asotin Wallula line. Commission action awaited and franchise likely granted.
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Pendleton
Wallowa
Bingham
Springs
Inland Empire
Spokane
Umatilla
Ines
Walla Walla Traction
Oregon & Washington Lines
Walla Walla
Weston
Milton
Walla Walla Statesman
Oregon
Washington-Oregon Traction Company
City Lmits
Athena
Bingham Springs
Pomeroy-Asotin-Wallula
Strawberries Expected Market This Month From Finley Fruit District
Kennewick Fruitgrowers' association reports that berries will reach market by month end, starting with Finley six miles below the city. Prospects are the best in years, with cold nights only lightly Marring some peaches. Smudges were started in most orchards to avert damage.
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Finley
Kennewick
Kennewick Fruitgrowers’ Association
Kennewick Fruitgrowers' Association
Welcome Fleet Arrives to Fervent San Diego Harbor Welcome
San Diego greets the battleship fleet with unprecedented spectacle as committees buzz with plans for parades dances boat races and a golden key for Admiral Evans. California towns will extend hospitality, while gifts include bouquets and thousands of oranges for each gadjor in the fleet.
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San Diego
Cal
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Evans
Attack on American consulate staff in Mukden
Four Japanese assailants attacked the wave staff at the American consulate in Mukden Manchuria on April 7. They were quickly overpowered and turned over to the Japanese consulate. No apology has been issued and diplomatic action is anticipated amid tensions among Japanese Russians and Americans.
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Mukden
Manchuria
Eight Tribes To Join In Revival At Tutuilla Church
Northwest tribes including Nez Perce, Warm Springs, Spokane, Yakima, Flathead, Bannock and others will attend a revival at the Tutuilla Presbyterian Indian Church on the Umatilla reservation near Pendleton from April 10 to May 10. About 500 visiting Indians are expected with eight Nez Perce ministers leading. All events will be in Nez Perce language, inviting tribes to participate and share hymns and programs. The encampment may include around 100 tepees, and 500 invitations are being prepared in Nez Perce.
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Tutuilla
Tutullia Presbyterian Indian Church
Umatilla Reservation
Pendleton
J. M. Corrieliaon
Cornelison
Shepentmiunin
Kithisa Intm
Lord
Shepehimlunin
Witseth
Post Office Gains in Pendleton March Totals Rise
Pendleton post office reports March receipts of 1695 up from 1558 last year. First quarter 1908 exceeds 1907, and year ending March 31 shows a healthy gain with 18409.27 receipts versus 18247.51 the prior year.
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Pendleton
Harry Reese
Pendleton horse dealer seeks five carloads to Montana
Thomas McAllister of Milea City Montana is in Pendleton to inspect the horse market and may ship five carloads to the Montana ranges. He has already bought three carloads in Grand Ronde valley and may drive here to ship to cut freight. He travels with his uncle D A McAllister pioneer horseman of La Grande, visiting old friends for a few days.
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Pendleton
Thomas McAllister
Milea City
Mont
Montana Ranges
Grand Ronde Valley
Mr. McAllister
D. A. McAllister
la Grande
Graham Furniture Moves to Larger Quarters on Main Street
The Graham Furniture company relocates to a larger building adjoining the St. George restaurant on Main Street to accommodate increased business. Mr Graham states the move enables handling a wider range of new and second-hand goods in a better location.
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The
Graham Furniture Company
St. George
Main Street
Graham
Current Literature Club Hosts Skiles at Skiles Home
The Current Literature club will be entertained by Mrs. E. C. and Mrs. J. W. Skiles at Mrs. Skiles home on Tuesday, April 14. All members are cordially invited to attend.
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Mra. E. C
J. W. Skiles
Lenten Services at Church of the Redeemer Tomorrow
Lenten service will be held at the Church of the Redeemer tomorrow evening at 7 40 followed by choir practice. The note on the page mentions gentle eyes and themes but provides no additional event details.
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Church of the Redeemer
Well-Informed World Endorses Syrup of Figs and Senna
One of the essentials for happy homes is information on reliable health products. The text promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted, physician-approved family laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by reading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Walla Walla Bulletin
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Boston
Sharon
Eddings
Rader
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E. Court St
Pendleton, Ore
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C. W. Baker
Star Theatre
Stetson
Max Baer
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