Hermiston Notes on project work and town prospects
Hermiston notes report rapid Umatilla project progress with ongoing meetings at the Chapel car led by Rev. and Mrs. Hermiston. Night depot operator talks advance with O R and N officials. Lateral works by Charles Skinner completed ahead of schedule. Storage canal nearing completion though weather slowed May 1 deadline. Maxwell Irrigation began water runs irrigating about 100 acres. Town moves toward incorporation as population nears required threshold.
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Charles Skinner
Big Ditch
Pilot Rock A Lively Town April 25
Pilot Rock residents report heavy sheep shearing near town while the O R N branch work continues. Al Acton traveled to Troutdale due to his son sustaining both arms broken. Local baseball team practices actively and eyes upcoming games. Many residents traveled to Pendleton for the McManus trial this week.
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Pilot Rock
al Acton
Troutdale
Pendleton
McManus
Helix Happenings Highlights Local April Events and Transport
Helix reports improved W R train service though slow, with passengers enduring long waits during floods. Measles cases are mild and precautions in place. Wheat crop prospects look bright as farmers begin spring work. Odd Fellows and Rebekah celebrate 85th anniversary April 26 with families invited. Decoration Day plans underway with a local band rehearsing for large turnout. Ads note construction of a new gas plant and power for HelixLights as material arrives.
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Wild Fellows
Rebekahs Wil
Helix Lodge No 80
LO. O% Fy
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No
American Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellows
Helix
Adame
Por Helix Lights
Helix Light Company
Hotel Arrivals List At Portland and Spokane Hotels
A compiled hotel arrivals list shows guests and visitors from multiple cities including Portland San Francisco Spokane and Seattle. Notables include D L Rosen W B Bolton E J Sibbald H W Sailing J F Phy and many others with affiliations to hotels in St George Pendleton and Golden Rule Hotel among others. Continuous guest entries reflect regional travel patterns and hotel networks.
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St. George
D. L. Rosenfield
San Francisco
W. B. Bolton
Portland
E. J. Sibbald
HW. M. Sailing
MM. F. Rhode
J. B. Watson
Spokane
J. F. Phy
la Grande
Cc. EB. Chanding
W. E. Stevens
Racine
Wis
J. M. Bates
Walla Walla
Co. T. Growin
Freewater
Pendleton
Thos. Nester
E. L. Griffey
Denver
J. R. Foster
Chicago
W. L. Reddig
J. 3. Ball
M. J. Maloney
H. M. Barker
St. Jon
Leo Shupe
G. H. Richardson
J. O'Neill
A. BE
Wiizin
Loudeville
D. Lipman
New York
R. B. May
M. Montwaye
W. G. Fortmann
Leo Waliverating
C. D. Garileon
Salem
H. C. Kane
L. Ailenhoff
Geo. W. Wilson
W. R. McMahan
Geo. Stevens
Notice to Contractors for Pendleton Remodel Bid
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of T F Howard architect for remodeling a two story brick building owned by Eureka Lodge No 259 located at the northwest corner of Malin and Alta streets Pendleton Umatilla County Oregon Plans and specifications will be exhibited at the architect's office All concrete cement and stone work reserved Right to reject any and all bids April 15 1907 May 2 1907 deadline at 12 noon
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T. F. Howard
Despain
Hureka Lodge No
Malin and
Alta Streets
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Oregon
The Price of Health in a Malaria District
Ella Slayton of Noland Ark notes health costs in malaria areas. A box of Dr King s New Life Pills is 25 to 26 cents with a gentle cleanse and new vigor to the system. Tell Iman Co druggists offer satisfaction guaranteed.
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Dr. King
New Life Pilla
Ella Slayton
Noland
Ark
Tell— Iman & Co
Hy o mel inhaler claim offers cure for catarrh
An advertisement presents Hy o mel inhaler as a scientific natural remedy for catarrh of the head throat and lungs. It claims the product kills catarrh germs and restores mucous membranes, with Tallman & Co offering a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. The complete outfit costs one dollar.
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Tallman & Co
Magnitude of Reclamation under 1902 law described
Official figures show eight towns built and 14,000 settlers on desert lands since 1902. 100 miles of branch railways and 1267 miles of canals prepared the way, with 48 tunnels excavated. The arid region covers 600 million acres, 40 million irrigable, potentially as productive as the best lands. A measure to reclaim overflowed lands in several states seeks passage next session.
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Congress
United States
Seston
Arkansas
Indiana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
New Jersey
North Carolina
South Carolina
Buck
Japanese Merchant Denied Marriage License in Portland
M Kamurin of Kamurin & Co San Francisco a descendant of a Japanese noble family was refused a marriage license to wed an American girl by County Clerk Fields in Portland The suitor refrained from naming the bride claiming only she is a beautiful American girl He expressed disappointment and said he would seek license at other county seats noting his refined English and modest attire
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Portland
M. Kamurin
Kamurin & Co
San Francisco
Japan
Fields
Kamura
Kamuria
Sixteenth Baptist Convention Plans Railroad Ticket Offer
Spokane event on July 4 1907 by the Young People's Union of America tickets sold by O R N Co at one and one third fare round trip gate July 2 to July 4 final return July 10 1907 for further information contact local agent or WM M'Murray G P A Portland Ore
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Sixteenth
International Convention Baptist
Young People’s Union of America
Spokane
Wash
WM. M'Murray
Portland
Ore
Pioneers Picnic at Weston Oregon Set for June 7 1907
Oregon Washington railroad news notes O R & N Co offers round trip tickets at one and one third fare for the Weston event. Tickets go on sale June 6 and 7 with final return on June 9 1907. For details contact WM MURRAY GP A Portland Ore.
Unprecedented Mobile Flood Deluges Streets and Schools Close
From midnight April 21 the next morning Mobile endured 4.75 inches of rain and city sections flooded two feet deep. Children could not reach schools, unions stations flooded, and the downpour was described as unprecedented in the city’s history. Also notes political contention over national nominating conventions with Kansas City favored for the Democratic event.
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Mobile
Union Station
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
United States
No more naturalization in Walla Walla County clerks protest
County Clerk Dorsey Hill declares no more naturalizations, sending all applications to federal authorities in Washington and Olympia. The move, made after consulting Judge Hrents, could cause hardship elsewhere as laws clash over fees and penalties. A Boise visit includes a Commercial Club hosting Portlanders with Idaho city itineraries.
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Dorsey Hill
Hill
Gcf
Willinss
Insidious Kidney Trouble Warned in Ad
An advertisement urges early treatment for kidney trouble calling it an insidious disease. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Koeppen's Drug Store.
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Foley
Bright
Koeppen
Oregon Business Men to Idaho on Portland trip
The itinerary for the Portland business men's trip to Oregon and Idaho cities begins May 6 and spans six days. The schedule outlines travel between urban centers, meetings, and potential discussions on commerce and regional ties during the itinerary.
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Oregon
Idaho
Portland
The New Pure Food and Drug Law Announcement
Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy declared not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommended as a case remedy for children and adults. Koeppen's Drug Store.
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Foley
Koeppen
Twenty Third International Christian Endeavor Convention Seattle
The Twenty Third International Christian Endeavor Convention in Seattle Washington runs July 10 to 15 with inclusive travel. The R and N Co offers a fare of one and one third for round trips using tickets dated July 9, final return July 18, 1907, through local agents or Portland Oregon.
No one immune from kidney trouble declares cure ad
The advertisement claims Fo ley's Kidney Cure will stop irregularities and cure any case of kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine, sold at Koep pen's Drug Store.
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Foley
Koeppen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hermiston Notes
Commercial Club
Maxwell Company
P. Brigham
Montana
Hermiston
Jackson
Maxwell Land & Irrigation Company
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Central Meat, Co. Carney, Ramsdell & Co
City Brewery
Schultz & Stricker
Golden Rule Hotell
Weston
Jotal
WM. M/MURRAY
Oregonian
the Fair Department
Walla Wallin County
Amd & Copy
Boise
Ontario
Weiser
Love Weiser
Payette
Caldwell
Nampa
Tolve
Jlouve Bolie
Dolse Statesman
International Christian Endeavor
Seattle
Wach
WM. M’murray
Portland, Or
Ives
Yasser Bibesry
Empire Meat Go
Orville Coffman
Columbia Bar
Rooming House
F. X. Schempp
Proprietress
Main Street
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