Work on Light Plant Near Walla Walla River
North Western Gas and Electric plans a large light plant on the Walla Walla River employing over 200 men. Manager R E Allen returns from the south fork outlining preliminary work, camp setup, road work, a new wagon bridge, and a reservoir on the Nestergall area. Construction will start after preparations and water subsides.
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Walla Walla River
R. E. Allen
Northwestern Gas & Electric Company
Walla Walla
Allen
Why
Nelbergall Place
Nestergall Place
Band Instruments Coming for Boys' Military Band
D Fletcher hears from New York on an order worth 400 for Boys' Military Band instruments. The instruments will be heavily plated, adding nearly 100 to the cost and delaying arrival. When delivered, the Fletcher band aims to be the best equipped in Eastern Oregon and the class will be formed with instruments assigned.
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D. Fletcher
W. D. Fletcher
New York City
Oregon
Freight traffic clears after Burnt river washouts
The O H N freight line resumed today as trains trapped at Burnt river washouts are released. The continuous flow indicates the line is back to normal after several days of disruption and restart operations are underway.
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Burnt River
Trains Pass as Westbound Freight Faces Delays
Lately several westbound trains moved through with extras joining the regular service. officials say a day or two are needed to fix kinks and restore smooth operation after the disruption.
Boyd & Turner Form Real Estate Partnership
Aaron Turner, a Seattle attorney, enters partnership with Mise iolm Boyd to manage real estate and brokerage formerly run by Col. E. P. Boyd, deceased. The firm will operate as Boyd & Turner starting April 1.
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Aaron Turner
Seattle
Mise Iolm Boyd
Col. E. PD. Boyd
Boyd & Turner
Local land sales drift in near Pendleton and Freewater
Charlies J. Mark sold 800 acres of wheat land seven and a half miles northwest of Pendleton to Arthur Laing for 12000 cash. Frank O Harahee sold 1674 acres near Adams to Rezilla Holcomb for 8250. Kate C A A Cowl sold land near Freewater to Lucetta Romine for 1000. Emma Eldenrich and others sold 6.5 acres near Freewater to H E Putman for 1500. The Bentley Hartman firm handled all sales as a local property market shows activity. The Peoples Warehouse shifts to a steady customer flow with notable fire sale pricing and broad reductions.
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Bentley-Hartman Real Estate
Kate C
Insurance Paid for Fire Loss at Peoples Warehouse
The Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co. through agent Miss Ida Boyd paid Leon Cohen 976.42 this morning as its share of the loss from the March 31 fire on the Peoples Warehouse stock.
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Liverpool and
London and Globe Insurance Co
One Lone Drunk Committted To City Jail For Three Days
A lone drunk appeared before the city judge this morning and, lacking funds and bail, was sent to the city jail for a three day confinement in a confidential seclusion setting.
Fulton Telephone System Links Fulton Area to Central Office
Fulton Telephone System ties local and rural lines to the central switchboard. Seven subscribers along Warren station area connect to the Fulton line, including Henry Rosenberg H J Taylor William Hifff T J Kirk John Barr Julius Hudeman and Henry Eggers. The project cost 500 and charges are 5 per year per user plus 2.50 monthly for switchboard expenses. Extension possible this summer.
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Fulton
Warren Station
Henry Roesenberg
H. J. Taylor
William [Hiff
Pneumatic splint eyed to aid recovery for patient
Jesse Failing’s condition is improving as doctors consider a pneumatic splint for his leg to allow movement from bed. Portland has been contacted for the device to hold the leg firmly yet permit moving the patient, aiming to hasten recovery.
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Jesse
Jesse Failing
Mr Failing
Bedis
Portland
Walla Walla Wreck Injuries Reported in W. C. R. Collision
William Godfrey of the W and C R remains in Walla Walla Hospital with dangerous internal injuries after Tuesdays wreck near Walla Walla. Fireman Grayson left hospital and will resume duties in days. General Manager McCabe bruised but active. Passengers mostly uninjured. train was moving slowly.
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William Godfrey
Walla Walla
William Grayson
Joseph McCabe
Mrs Campbell Declared Insane by County Board
Mrs John Campbell of Cold Springs was adjudged insane by the county board yesterday. She will be taken to the asylum if an escort can be provided, part of the sheriff's force having gone to Salem with Mrs Pahl and son. At 47, her insanity followed a grip and a three week siege of illness that led to acute mania, requiring several attendants to restrain her. She is well known in the Cold Springs country and linked to prominent local families.
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John Campbell
Cold Springs
Salem
Pah
Campbell
Bryson Dupuis to Wed in Weston This Sunday
A marriage license was issued today to Miss Maude Bryson and Benjamin F Dupuis of Weston. The bride is a popular Weston teacher and the groom is junior partner in Payne & Dupuis of Weaton. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s parents home on Sunday.
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Maude Bryson
Benjamin F Dupuis
Weston
Payne & Dupuis
Weaton
Building New Bridge. Large Force at Burnt River Wreck
O R N company has about 200 men at work on the Burnt River canyon bridge and track after the recent washout. Concrete pier of a major steel bridge was loosened and will be replaced with a temporary structure while work proceeds.
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R. & N. Company
Burnt Rivera
Burnt River
Oregon's Jessie wins San Francisco dog show prizes
A message from FFF Wamsley reports Oregon's Jessie, a pointer bitch owned by Mr. Wamsley, took first prizes for field work, open, general, and best pointer bitch on exhibition at the San Francisco dog show. Jessie is a daughter of Queen, formerly owned by George Darveau of the Hotel St. George, now owned by Wamsley. In local updates, bridge work disrupts steps as piers are replaced, Burnt River flood height reaches two feet above 1894 levels, trains run regularly again, and local officials travel to Portland for the Democratic convention with Crawford nominated for presidential elector.
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Ary
Burnt River
FFF Wamsley
Oregon
Jessie
Wamsley
San Francisco
Jeesie
Queen
George Darveau
St. George
Taken to asylum, Taylor flees to Salem with family
T. D. Taylor took Mrs. Marguerite Pahl and their 8 year old son Henry to the asylum then headed to Salem. He was accompanied by Mrs. A S Pearson who acted as guard for Mrs Pahl.
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T. D. Taylor
Salem
Nhight
Marguerite Pahl
Henry
Mr. Taylor
A. S. Pearson
Mr. Pahi
Advertising the Fair in Geiser Grand Visit
A. B. Galloway of Pendleton seeks a Portland house through the paper and signs his hotel register with the talismanic 1906. He is at the Geiser Grand today, Baker City Herald reports.
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A. B. Galloway
Pendleton
Portland
Geiser Grand
Baker City
Portland Return for Miss Edith Wendorf Guest Miles Stewart
Miss Edith Wendorf of Portland returned home this afternoon after visiting Miss Daisy Stewart where she had been staying as a guest. She was accompanied by Miles Stewart who will remain as her guest for the time being.
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Portland
Edith Wendorf
Daisy Stewart
Miles Stewart
About That Coat Promises Warmth From Scott's Emulsion
An advertisement argues that a coat becomes necessary to retain body warmth and presents Scott's Emulsion as a product that builds firm flesh and supplies adequate fat. It claims the emulsion provides the right kind of coat to insulate the body and meet natural needs.
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Scott
Scott and Browne Free Sample Offer at Pearl Street
A terse note states that Scott and Browne of Pearl Street, New York offer a sample free upon request. The snippet hints at a promotion or advertisement with minimal detail and no dates or prices.
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Scott & Browne
Pearl Street
Miss Carlson's Art Parlors at Alexander Dept Store
Miss Carlson advertises a broad stock of fancy work goods including pillow tops linens center pieces and Raffin and bead work. Free lessons offered to customers who buy 60 cents worth of goods at the Alexander Department Store location.
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Tenerife
Alexander Department Store
Umatilla County Event Calendar Public Gatherings
A list of upcoming events includes the Sunday School convention in Pendleton on April 27, Palmer's picnic in Beho on April 20, Oregon Federation of Labor in Oregon City on May 2, Supreme Court in Pendleton on May 2, General M. E. conference in Los Angeles on May 4, I O F grand lodge in Astoria May 18 to 21, Caledonian picnic in Athena May 27 to 28, Umatilla county pioneers reunion in Weaton June 2 to 4, Oregon general election June 6, Oregon encampment G A R in Hood River June 15 to 17, and American Mining Congress in Portland August 29 to 27.
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UmatiNa County
Pendleton
Beho
Oregon Federation of Labor
Oregon City
Supreme Court
General M. E
Los Angeles
I. 0
F. Grand Lodges
Astoria
Caledonian
Athena
Umatilla County Pioneers
Weaton
Oregon
Hood River
American Mining Congress
Portland
Peoples Warehouse Firesale Prices Hit Dress Goods and More
Fire sale prices sweep the Peoples Warehouse with discounts on dress goods clothing shoes coats ready-to-wear garments trunks valises blankets and all items in stock as the store clears inventory and lures bargain buyers.
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Peoples
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