Notable visits and travels among Hermiston and region
Local notes mention H Avery of Hermiston spending the night in Pendleton. Frank Sloan of Stanfield arrives from his home to address regional matters. Dale Slusher visits Nolin ranch, with Kamela resident Frank Hanlon seen from the mountain top yesterday. County commissioner H M Cockburn comes from Milton. Deputy Sheriff Lee Barnes of Walla Walla attends to office duties. Dr and Mrs F D Watts of Weston forecast movement via Pendleton. Hermiston merchant Frank C McKenzie on business in Pendleton. Mrs C A Larson, formerly Pendleton resident now in The Dalles, visits. Richard Mayberry of American National Bank travels to Umatilla for business. W J Warner, Hermiston attorney, returns home after two days in court.
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H. Avery
Hermiston
Frank Sloan
Stanfield
Dale Slusher
A Slusher
Nolin
Frank Hanlon
Kamela
H. M. Cockburn
Milton
F. D. Watts
Weston
Frank C. McKenzie
Pendleton
C. A. Larson
Dalles
Richard Mayberry
American National Bank
Umatilla
Aged man admits he shot and killed neighbor
Morrison Campbell an elderly Cleveland resident surrendered to the sheriff claiming he shot neighbor John Becker during a quarrel Becker allegedly seized him and dragged him across a field before the fatal shot Campbell said he fired Municipal securities are all that is selling from Oregon In the east city school county and road bonds
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Roseburg
Ore
Morrison Campbell
Cleveland
Here
John Becker
Campbell
Becker
Oregon
Wool market shows price stiffening amid brisk demand
News from the wool market reports rising prices and strong buying interest. Large contracts for new domestic clips loom, with bets on forthcoming sales as western contracting resumes and buyers negotiate with growers. Peter Tachella buys a quarter section near Wild Horse for 14 000 dollars. Milton Fruit Growers Union elects Henry Biffert to fill a vacant directorship.
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New York Jornal of Commerce
Boston
Montana
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
West
Seaboard
Peter Tachella
Wild Horse
J. E. B. King
Mr. King
Milton Fruit Growers’ Union
H. L. Durrie
The
Boar
House That Jack Built clever operetta to lead Pendleton youth
One hundred fifty Pendleton school children with top vocal talent will present The House That Jack Built an elaborate operetta at the Oregon theater tomorrow and Saturday. Miss M Wetmore directs with professional expertise helping choruses and principals. Proceeds benefit improving the old cemetery grounds and school playgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Jack
Oregon Theater
M. Wetmore
J. Landers
Carl Power
Walter Rose
Garren Gray
George Hackathorne
Iowa Flue Sky Law Tested in Federal Court
Keokuk Iowa April 16 Iowa's Flue Sky Law passed to curb foreign tank land and mining promoters from draining state funds for wildcat schemes is tested in federal court before Judges Smith McPherson and Pollock The law requires foreign companies to show legitimacy to the secretary of state for a certificate District Judge McHenry Des Moines ruled the law unconstitutional the state appeals to the supreme court Enemies challenge the law on the same grounds in federal court today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
General Assembly
Smith
McPherson
Pollock
McHenry
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Pendleton Notes Build Another Bungalow in City
A. H. Cox, prominent lumberman, secured a permit to erect a small bungalow on Lewis Street costing about 1500 dollars. He recently obtained a permit for a similar home in the same area. In court, verdicts were returned in two cases: Peter Norquist vs. Basset awarded plaintiff 165 dollars for services on a ranch lease, while the other case involved a breach of contract.
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A. H. Cox
Lewis Strees
Peter Norquist
Bassett
Couple in Limbo: J M Stephens and Mrs Harris Fined
Chief Kearney arrested J M Stephens and Mrs A L Harris who lived together in a lodging house. They were fined 25 in police court and are serving their time. They arrived from Walla Walla ten days ago. the woman has a bad record in that city and in Paseo where she allegedly sold furniture.
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Limbo
Kearney
J. M. Stephens
A. L. Harris
Walla Walla
Paseo
Sunaway Boy Sought by Eugene Cigar Store Owner
W W McCormick of Eugene seeks Floyd Hougham 15 year old Mt Angel resident who ran away from Hill Military Academy in Portland with another student. McCormick believes the pair headed toward cowboy life. Hougham is described as 5 ft 1 in, 170 pounds, dark brown hair, small nose, full face.
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W. W. McCormick
Eugene
Floyd Hougham
Mt. Angel
Hill Military Academy
Puortland
Housham
City to Build Small Jail for Women Prisoners
Chief of Police Kearney laments lack of a dedicated women’s jail. Mrs. A. L. Harris serves 12 days. another woman is in county jail. With about 25 men jailed, the single woman is kept in a cell and allowed to sit in council chambers by day. A basement jail at small cost is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necls
Kearney
A. L. Harris
Jury declares no verdict in McManus grain theft case
A twelve man jury failed to reach a verdict in the McManus larceny case. Indicted for stealing 26 sacks of barley valued at 48 dollars and four sacks of wheat valued at 10 dollars on March 13, the defendant testified he removed the grain from his own land after owner dispute. Witness Sam Barlow, a Pilot Theels farmer, testified for the state. The court instructed the jury that proof of intent to steal was required for conviction.
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John P. McManus
Col. Raley
McManus
Sam Barlows
Pilot Theels
Rick. Johnson
Johnson
Forming Industrial Clubs by N C Maris Visit
Industrial field worker for the state department of education, N C Maris, formed pupil clubs in several school districts during his Pendleton area visit. He has worked with schools south of Pendleton and in the Pilot Rock country on his tour of a number of the districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C. Maris
State Department of Education
Maris
Pendleton
Pilot Rock
Local Supervisor Visits East County Schools For Industrial Clubs
Supervisor Yeager accompanies the visitor en route to the east end of the county to inspect schools. He will tour with Supervisor Musselman and reports from Mr Maris indicate strong progress in organizing industrial clubs.
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Yeager
Musselman
Maris
Marriage License Issued to Latimer and Oskle
Yesterday afternoon a marriage license was issued to William H. Latimer and Virgil Oskle, a local couple, formalizing their union.
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William H. Latimer
Virgil Oskle
Aged Indian Woman Dies on Local Reservation
Undertaker John 8. Baker was notified this afternoon of the death of A-la-la an aged Indian woman on the local reservation. Deceased is a relative of Charlie Whirlwind a well known Indian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Baker
A-la-la
Charlie Whirlwind
Pendleton High Hold Tryout for County Oratorical Crown
Three candidates vie for the honor Miss Sylvia McCarty Roy Zerba and Ernest Crockatt in a tryout set for tomorrow alongside the county track meet to determine Pendleton High School’s representative in the upcoming oratorical championship.
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Pendleton High School
Sylvia McCarty
Roy Zerba
Ernest Crockatt
J. T. Brown Enters Race for County Coroner
Yesterday the final day to file nomination petitions brought J. T. Brown local undertaker and former postmaster into the county coroner race He files for the Republican nomination and will oppose incumbent Dr H J Garfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Brown
H. 3. Garfield
A Bloody Street Fight on Main Street
A violent street clash occurred on Main Street where heavy bleeding affected both sides and the altercation unfolded in public view. Details of participants and exact location are partially obscured in the report.
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Main Street
Saloon Brawl Between Howe and Hoffman. Both Arrested
A dispute over a horse deal at a local saloon around two this afternoon led to a fight between George Howe and John Hoffman. Officer Russell intervened, placing both under arrest. Hoffman suffered a gash under an eye needing several stitches. Both men were released on posting bail.
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George Howe
John Hoffman
Russell
Hoffman
Will of Pioneer Sheepman Probate Granted in County Court
The will of John FE Smith, noted as a wealthy pioneer sheepman, was filed and admitted to probate. His widow Imma E Smith inherits the estate except for 196 shares of J FE Smith Livestock Co stock left to daughter Katherine May Folsom, wife of Percy Folsom, held in trust until she turned 25. she had reached that age at his death.
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John FE. Smith
Imma E. Smith
J. FE. Smith Livestock Co
Katherine May Folsom
Percy Folsom
Alfred J
Berton D. Smith
Train service to end of line awaits next week
The Willamette Pacific Coos Bay One will run to the end of the line within a week, extending service as planned. The move aims to boost connectivity for riders along the route and improve transit options for local communities.
Sir William Whyte Dies in Los Angeles
Winnipeg report says Sir William Whyte former CPR vice president died in Los Angeles. He was 72 years old and was known in both Canada and the United States. The $5000 has been raised for a cannery at Cottage Grove.
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Winnipeg
Man
William Whyte
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Los Angeles
Canada
United States
Cottage Grove
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