City Brevities Advertisements Bustling in Pendleton
A string of local ads and notices: ice cream at Hohbachs, White Haviland china at Demotts, dry wood by See Minnis, Graham back at old stand beside St George, furniture moves next to St George hotel, selling or renting Singer machines, poultry at Stark Poultry House, Stansberry Milne phone Main 5, new seed potatoes at Demotts, lawn mowers by Wizard, Campbells millinery Merry Widow sailors, and a promotion for Graham Furniture near St George. Also listings for transfer work, hardware lines, old shoemaker, apron sale for St Anthony hospital May 2 1908, manager wanted for Pendleton branch, safety insurance stoves by Goodman Hardware, voice teacher open for engagements, and terms at Schmidt building studio.
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Graham
St. George
Liquire
Stark Poultry House
Singer
Hensley
W. Court Street
Stansberry & Milne
Merry Widow
Campbell's
Ohio
Demott's
Goodman Hardware Co
A. Eklund
Court Street
Haviland China
Ladies Society
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Pendleton
Norvia Wholesite House
Cincinnati
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Rev Victor Dorris to Lead Spokane Revival at Dean Avenue
The Spokane Chronicle reports evangelist Victor Dorris, formerly of this city, will preach at the Dean Avenue Christian Church starting Wednesday night April 15. The meetings will run each evening through the week and twice on Sunday with Dorris described as an experienced, powerful preacher who has drawn praise from Pastor W H Bagley of Missoula for his exemplary ministry.
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Spokane Chronicle
Victor Dorris
Dean Avenue Christian
Christian Church
Dorris
Missoula
Mont
W. H. Bagley
Dean Avenue
Rain Brings Welcome Relief to Sheepmen and Farmers
Smiles and praise greet last night and today’s rain as woolgrowers say the showers arrive at a critical time. J E B Smith notes a dry spell threatened losses but lambing season has been strong. cattlemen and wheat raisers also welcome the moisture for spring plowing and crops.
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J. EB. Smith
Ralne
Baker Registration Shows Republican Decline Since 1906
The Baker County registration reports a drop in Republican voters from 2106 in 1906 to 1777 this year, while Democrats fall from 1649 to 1503. Other parties include Socialists 114, Independents 90, Prohibition 0, Reinconstructionist 1, with a total pool of 3499.
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Baker City
Drought Cuts Wheat and Other Crops Areas in India
A telegram to the secretary of state from the vice regal confirms droughts reduced sown area in wheat by about 34 percent from last year and flax and other crops by about 37 percent. Official 1907 India statistics show imports near 3.239 billion dollars and exports around 1.18 billion dollars, with a notable rise in wheat and other cereals imports.
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India
All the News All the Time In the Hast Oregonian
The Hast Oregonian presents a broad briefing of daily happenings across the city. Local officials, community groups, and residents are cited on events from town meetings to weekend markets, with a focus on timely public interest items and announcements.
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Hast
Oregonian
Salt Lake recalls stage days and Indian attacks
Reminiscences of early Salt Lake stage days are recalled as the era of stage drivers fades. Stories highlight Dan Robbins and Ed Cook and a Deep Creek incident where a driver and a passenger were killed by an Indian rifle shot. The piece reflects on dangers faced by pioneers and the cost of building a frontier region.
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Salt Lake City
Deep Creek
Salt Lake
Zion
Salt
Herolam
Dan Robbins
Ed Cook
Deep Creek Station
READY FOR MEET At Early Morning Meeting All Ar rangements
An early morning student body meeting at Pearson academy discussed Friday’s track meet at Frasier race track on Tutuilla. Admission is 36 cents. Arthur Means presided as enthusiasm ran high while tickets are being sold to cover expenses. The group noted no prior fundraising this year and urged school support throughout the track season.
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Frasier Field
Tutuilla
Pearson Academy
Arthur Means
Frasier
Baker Knights Coming Easter Service in Pendleton
Baker City Knights Templar will join Pendleton brethren for an Easter service at the Church of the Redeemer at 2 30 Sunday conducted by Rev Charles Quinney. A group of about 25 will come by train No 6 Saturday evening and return on train No 2 Sunday evening after the service. Pendleton commandery will entertain the Baker City knights while they are here to repay hospitality from last Easter.
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Baker City Knights Templar
Pendleton
Baker
Knights Templar
Church of the Redeemer
Charles Quinney
Baker City
Promotions in Company L in Illinois Tonight
Captain M. I Kern named three new non-commissioned officers for Company L to fill vacancies from departures. Corporal Ed Marsh was promoted to sergeant, Privates Leeding and Reeves promoted to corporals. Springfield rifles and gear issued. Roy Rowland elected secretary and A. C. Funk re-elected treasurer. A dancing party at the armory is planned next Monday evening as the first social in some time.
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M. 8. Kern
Ed Marsh
Dr Holt Returns From New York To Portland Mission Board
Rev W 8 Holt D D field secretary of the Presbyterian board of home missions arrived in Portland last night after visiting New York for a meeting of the home mission board. The board discussed home missions nationwide and made plans for the year starting April 1.
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Holt
New York
W. 8. Holt
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Portland
Home Mission Board
Oregon Daily Journal
United States
Investors back Hanford boom and local press aid
J W Fox of Spencer Fox and Gregory returned from Hanford Washington and plans to go back Friday with more investors. Local buyers express strong confidence in the Hanford land venture. The Hanford Columbian has been allotted as an eight page weekly that will support town development and stands out among eastern Washington weeklies.
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J. W. Fox
Spencer, Fox & Gregory Company
Hanford
Wash
Washington
Mary Mannering at Keylor Grand in Walla Walla
Popular actress Mary Mannering appears at the Keylor Grand in Walla Walla tonight April 15 in Glorious Betsy a hit play this season with strong run and crowd response.
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Mary Mannering
Walla Walla
Betsy
Renowned Dalles Photographer Ben A. Gifford Visits
Ben A. Gifford, famed The Dalles photographer, was in town briefly on his way home from Walla Walla. He met with old friends and shared his recent success with the booklet Snapshots on the Columbia, praised for its artful depictions of Columbia River scenery.
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Ben A. Gifford
Dalles
Walla Walla
Gifford
Columbia
Senator Bourne Seeks Roosevelt Call on Warship Visit
Oregon Senator Bourne has opened talks with President Roosevelt to arrange a visit by the warship fleet to Portland. The move signals efforts to secure a high profile naval display on the West Coast.
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Senator Bourne
Oregon
President Roosevelt
Portland
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Hohbach's
Demott’s
St. George Hotel
Graham Furniture Store
Perkins Avenue
The
Graham Furniture Company
Selkirk Norton
Schmidt Building
Louis Hunziker
Main St
Spokane
Umatilla
UMA Soda
Koeppens
Sierras
Baker Knights
Pendleton Commandery
Seargeant
East Oregonian
Buster Brown
Jane
Coptrlet
Alexander’s Dep’t Store
Sorosis
Oregon Theatre
Morrie B. Streeter
Frank J. Sardam
Jos
Howard
Ethel Dovey
Fred C. Truesdell
Vera Hamilton
Frank Weed
Albert Denler
Mina Manley
Gustav Neaville
Nellie Watters
Ward de Wolfe
Geo. W. Wandling
Geo. C. Cochrane
H&ts
Jersey
Sammy Sen
Pendleton Drug Co
Beecham
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court
Ore
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