Veteran La Grande railroad man promoted to assistant superintendent
Thom as Walsh, longtime Oregon railroad employee from La Grande, has been promoted to assistant superintendent of the Oregon lines of the Co. R. & Nines, covering Portland to Huntington and branches at Heppner Condon and Elgin. The trainmaster role is abolished with duties reassigned to the chief dispatcher and the new assistant superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
la Grande
Thomas Walsh
Co. R
Oregon
Portland
Huntington
Heppner
Condon
Elgin
Murderer McBain Kills Straut Brothers in Wallowa Territory
J H McBain of Grand Junction Colorado who killed James and Francia Straut 26 miles northwest of Wallowa post office in Promised Land district shot them after they jumped his claim and attacked him. He had visited Echo about a year earlier seeking a homestead and made acquaintances there. A shot through the hat ended the confrontation as McBain began work on the claim.
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H. McBain
Straut Brothers
Wallowa
Echo
J. H. McBain
Grand Junction
Col
Grouse Creek
Wallowa County
Eoon
Promised Land District
James and
Francia Straut
An &x
McBain
Wallowa Post Office
Concrete sidewalk expansion graces Pendleton streets
The article notes extensive cement sidewalks being laid in Pendleton. A block on Court Street between Thompson and Johnson is completed with work starting on the north side of the courthouse. Pedestrian areas along Main Street and in front of John Schmidt on Main Street are undergoing upgrades, with further plans to extend to Water Street. The city adds 12 blocks of concrete walks and 18 brick buildings as progress continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Court Street
Thompson
Taylor
Water Street
Good Sode in the Palouse Examined by Soil Expert
Soil expert Meng Thomas H Means chief of the reclamation service soil division arrived by W and C railroad from Franklin county Washington to examine Palouse project land. He found soil favorable for reclamation though project prospects remain under discussion. He departed for Minidoka Idaho to continue investigations with Berkeley California laboratories serving as his headquarters and lab access.
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Meng Thomas H. Means
Soil Division
The
Reclamation Service
Franklin County
Washington
Mr. Means
Minadoka
Idaho
Hila
Berkeley
Cal
University and Experiment Station
Ditch Extension Work Delayed For Cold Springs Plan
Hinkle Ditch Co manager Teel of Echo reported in town that ditch extensions progress well but the Cold Springs flume work won’t be built this summer. Under the plan water from the Hinkle ditch would be flumed across the Umatilla River below Echo to irrigate dry land on the north side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkle Ditch
D. Teel
Echo
Hinkle Ditch Company
Cold Springs
Umatilla
Lovell Assigned as Irrigon Church Pastor
At the United Evangelical conference in Salem this week Rev. G L Lovell of this city has been assigned as pastor of the church at Irrigon. A son was born April 6 to Mr and Mrs Claude Eytes of Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Lovell
Irrigon
United Evangelical Church
Salem
Claude Eytes
Athena
Pendleton Invites Woodcraft HQ to Pendleton
Pendleton Commercial Association formally invites the Grand Circle of the Women of Woodcraft to locate permanent headquarters in Pendleton Oregon. A circular letter and a unique folder detailing city advantages will be sent to Los Angeles for the Grand Circle session, highlighting rail access growth and a thriving business base.
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Commercial Association
Pendleton
Los Angeles
Pendleton Commercial Association
Grand Circle of the Women of Woodcraft
Grand Circle
V. Stroble
Woodcraft Temple
Howard & Swingle
Stroble
Denver
Ore
Pacific
Umatilla County
Oregon
Harriman
Spokane
Walla Walla
Pacific Coast
Women of Woodcraft
Taylor Building Excavation Underway at Main and Water
Excavation begins for the T Co Taylor building at the southeast corner of Main and Water streets Sam Hastings holds the contract. The two story structure will cover the entire lot with a 60 foot front on the lower floor and occupancy planned for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Stirette
Smith-Crawford
Neagle
Taylor
Seven Foot Walk On Main Street Bridge Likely
City council tonight will hear a street committee report favoring a seven foot walk on the west side of Main street bridge. Widening the bridge walk has been debated for some time, and current sentiment among members suggests the improvement will be ordered.
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Main Street
Death of P. Patterson at Pilot Rock
Death comes to P. Patterson of Pilot Rock after diabetes illness. Funeral tomorrow at 2 from Pilot Rock to Olney cemetery in Pendleton area. Short services by town friends. Also notes: county plans new bridges. contract to advertise soon. old bridges to be removed with some material reused. Helms infant dies at Helix. funeral tomorrow around noon in Heppner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Patterson
Pilot Rock
Pendleton
Olney
FE. Troutman
Horace Walker
Raid on Dirty Markets Prompts Market Inspector Demand
The School of Domestic Science of Portland tours Portland markets and reports unbearable conditions. It urges immediate appointment of an Inspector for fish and meat markets. Dismissed for Union Meeting. The midweek Presbyterian church meeting is adjourned to join Congregational services tonight.
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School of Domestic Science of
Portland
Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church
Traversing mentions of Mexico travel and railroad moves
Met Laing In Mexico, M F McElroy says Fred Laing just arrived in Mexico from Jalisco and plans to go to a ranch near Athena. W D Hansford expects to return from Hot Lake tonight and aims to leave for Mexico after his return. J P Medernach pays a 930 fine in police court for running a slot machine. Santa Fe railroad offices at Los Angeles will move to Albuquerque, New Mexico, including the general freight agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laing
Mexico
M. F. McElroy
Athena
Fred Laing
Jalisco
W. D. Hansford
Hot Lake
J. P. Medernach
Santa Fe Railroad System
Los Angeles
Albuquerque
N. M
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for spring health
An antique style promotional copy declares Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as ideal for all ages to sharpen appetite eliminate winter impurities and fight tiredness. It claims relief from belching bloating heartburn indigestion dyspepsia costiveness colds spring fever and grippe with a strong urging to try a bottle today and avoid substitutes.
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Agre Saye Pede
Thomas Walsh Assistant
O. R
Tallman & Co
Jo Cts
Commercial National Bank
Woodcraft A
P. Patterson
Helix
Philip Helns
Hostetter
White Bros
Stan Ioc
Roosevelt
Boston
Goodman-Thompson Co. Hardware—Plumbing
C.rohrman
Court Street Grocer
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