May Consign Wool Clips and Rural Developments
Eastern Oregon wool growers consider consigning clips to seek higher prices as market reports stay bullish in the United States and London auctions approach. William Slusher, a noted Umatilla flockmaster, expects to consign again if competition among buyers remains weak. Also slated at Mission is a push for a bridge over the Umatilla River, with Commercial Club backing and Major Swartslander urging action. Other notes cover milking machines at the Page ranch near Stanfield, with 50 dairy cows in a model dairy setup, and the Pendleton Meat Co pursuing beef supply, averaging about a carload weekly, per manager Ross Carney.
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Oregon
William Slusher
Umatilla County
Slusher
Boston
London
Umatilla
Mission
Thorn Hollow
Commercial Club
Swartslander
Gay Hayden
Page Ranch
Stanfield
Pendleton Meat Co
Ross Carney
Pendleton Meat Prices Aid Local Shoppers
The average price of seven and a quarter cents for beef is cited as common now. Most beef is purchased locally or near Stanfield and Echo. The Peoples Warehouse advertises the greatest sale of men's clothing ever held in Pendleton, ongoing now. see page 2 for details.
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Stanfield and
Echo
Pendleton
Peoples Warehouse
McFadden Trial Underway In Circuit Court
Mrs Mildred McFadden former New Grand Hotel proprietor faces a circuit court charge of stealing hotel furniture sold to her successor Mrs Anton Kraft Judge Phelps presides The defense claims furniture was personal property not part of the deal and was billed under Mrs Stewart's name The case began yesterday and by noon today the state had rested its evidence. The matter has drawn attention due to the defendant's prominence.
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Mildred McFadden
New Grand Hotel
Phelps
Anton Kraft
Ferndale Wins Debate Over Athena High Schools
In Ferndale Oregon on April 15 the Ferndale high school debate team defeated Athena high school by a two to one decision on the issue of capital punishment versus life imprisonment. Ferndale’s team included Walter Powell Marvin Talbott and Harry L. Davis while Athena was represented by Louis Stewart Thomas Caton and Arnold Koepke. Judges were Dr W H Bleakney RD Levy and A E White. Athena supporters traveled by auto and were hosted by Ferndale residents.
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Ferndale
Ore
Athena
Walter Powell
Marvin Talbott
Harry L. Davis
Louis Stewart
Thomas Caton
Arnold Koepke
W. H. Bleakney
R. D. Levy
A. E. White
Auto
Weston and Pendleton Face Off At Blue Mountain Park
Baseball roundup notes Weston and Pendleton in a Blue Mountain League game at Round-up Park. Game called at 3 oclock. Admission 25 cents includes grandstand. Advy.
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Weston
Pendleton
Turner
Pasco
Blue Mountain League
Newsy Notes Of Pendleton Six Months in Jail
Six months in the county jail was given to Joseph Callahan after conviction for petit larceny in circuit court. He admitted stealing clothes from The Hub store. Rev. E R Clevenger of Cachmere Washington has accepted a local Baptist pastorate, succeeding Rev. Gelvin, and will arrive for duties on the first Sunday in May.
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Joseph Callahan
Callahan
E. R. Clevenger
Cachmere
Wash
Gelvin
Gun Club Opens New House in City Grounds
Round-up Gun club completed a new clubhouse on its grounds in the upper end of the city and invites members to attend and shoot in the morning there.
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Gun Club
Watch in pocket again at Queen Chop owner furore
Ole Olson proprietor of the Queen Chop house caused a stir by alleging street corner talk led to the loss of his watch. Police arrested two suspects but the watch was later found in Olson’s pocket, with investigators leaning toward a self misplacement.
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Ole Olson
Queen Chop House
Po Ice
Olson
Harris Convicted In Hermiston Burglary Case
Harris found guilty by a jury after a short deliberation in the Hermiston burglary case. Prosecutors showed a weak defense for Frank Harris as he faced charges tied to the McKenzie store break in Hermiston. His co defendants already received penitentiary sentences, with Harris seeking a separate trial delaying final action until Monday.
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Harris
Frank Harris
McKenzie
Hermiston
Hickman vows to quit gambling after jail note to judge
Ben Hickman, jailed for gambling, writes a penitent letter to Judge FitzGerald promising to quit if a sentence is suspended. The judge refuses, noting Hickman’s repeated offenses. The case involved fines totaling 200 dollars and a 650 day sentence. Also named are saloonmen Antone Kraft W G Bogert H F Peters Charles Morrison Teddy.
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Hickman
Ben Hickman
Fitz Cverald
Hizzoner
Penhy
FitzGerald
Benny
Valve
Antone Kraft
W. G. Bogert
H. F. Peters
Charles Morrison
Teddy
Packey McFarland Plans Postnuptial Title Bout in California
Packey McFarland the Chicago middleweight says his June wedding will not end his boxing career. He asserts he will immediately arrange a 20 round bout with Mike Gibbons in California later this summer despite the marriage.
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Packey McFarland
Chicago
Packey
Mike Gibbons
California
Saloonmen Indicted Plea Waiver Then Monday Pleas
Houseworth Henry Latourelle and Martin Anderson seven saloonmen charged with selling liquor to minors waived arraignment this afternoon and are to enter pleas by Monday on 250 bonds. N H Barr indicted for peddling without license also must plead by Monday. Harlen White of Weston Mountain indicted for non support pleaded not guilty.
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Houseworth
Henry Latourelle
Martin Anderson
N. H. Barr
Harlen White
Weston Mountain
Baby born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Carr at Stanfield
A baby was born yesterday to Mr C C Carr and Mrs Carr in Stanfield. The birth adds a new member to the local family at Stanfield Hospital.
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Orn
Stanfield
C. C. Carr
Two Carloads of Autos Arrive at City Motor Co
The City Motor Co. yesterday unloaded two cars of automobiles just received from the factors. The delivery marks a fresh shipment for local buyers as dealers note growing demand and availability.
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City Motor Co
Schiffler Builds Retaining Wall on Property
E A Schiffler undertakes construction of a retaining wall along his property with Rugo and Co. hired to perform the work.
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E. A. Schiffler
Rugo & Co
Sophomore Team Dominates Annual Pendleton Meet at Round-Up Park
The Pendleton high school Sophomore team won the A class field and track meet with 76 points, defeating seniors who scored 23. Peters emerged as a new star in the 100 and 220 yard dashes while Mimms shattered the eastern Oregon discus record by six feet. Straughn led the seniors with 23 points, Brock claimed six for the juniors, and Osborn, Knight, and Stebert posted top finishes across sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws.
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Pendleton High School
Sophs
A. A. Asbahr
Peters
Mimms
Oregon
Northwest
Straughn
Brock
Siebert
Gordon
Slebert
Minnis
Reed
Anderson
Straughan
Huey
Myers
Osborn
Stebert
Knight
Bowman
Kirkpatrick
Kerrick
Rayburn
Boylen
Peterson
Relay Race Won by Sophomores by Default
Sophomores captured victory in the relay race by default as the meet points concentrate in their favor with totals of 76 for sophomores, 28 for seniors, 21 for freshmen, and 7 for juniors, reflecting overall team performance.
Mother Goose and Her Flock Stage Show Delights
The Oregon theater hosted the first performance of The House That Jack Built with about 150 fairy tale characters led by Mrs. J. B. Landers Mother Goose. Despite some absences due to mumps, the operetta under Miss M. Wetmore’s direction drew a lively crowd and a repeat show was planned for this evening. George Hackathorn played Jack, Walter Rose was knave of hearts, Garlin Gray portrayed Old King Cole, and Mrs. Carl Power wore the queen of hearts costume.
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Oregon Theater
Jack
Mother Goose
Jack Hulst
Civic Club
M. Wetmore
J. 8. Landers
Little Red Riding Hood
George Hackathorn
Walter Rose
Knave of Hearts
Carl Power
Queen of Hearts
Garlin Gray
King Cole
Public entertainment notes praise Moon portrait and ballet solo
Miss Irmaire Campbell is the Man in the Moon and the show features notable costumes and music. The Prelude to the second act includes the ballet of Stare and Clouds with Miss Frances Burchell as the solo dancer, drawing general interest from the audience.
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Irmaire Campbell
Bopeep
Simon
Crooked Man
Frances Burchell
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M'Fadden
Benalf
Newsy
Ulster Forces
George Richardson
Mayfair
Ulster
Belfast
Sir Richardson
Ulster Volunteers
International News Service
Amoskeaggingham
Cheney
Fikeholden Clube
Salem
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Jason C. Moore
New York
State Land Board
Moore
Royal M. Sawtelle” Jeweler
Dale Rothwell
Wm. Hanscom the Jeweler
Alta Theatre
Vin Moore
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