World Methodist Conference Opens in Baltimore
The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens May Day in Baltimore with delegates from 139 conferences across the globe. About 800 delegates will attend, many college presidents from 244 Methodist colleges. Key issues include electing 10 new bishops, districting, and plans for church union and closer fraternal work. A new bishop may preside over the Columbia River conference in Wenatchee this fall, covering eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and northern Idaho.
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General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Union
South America
China
India
Japan
Korea
Africa
Europe
Ecumenical Conference
Quale
Anderson
Eckman
M. E
Canada
Columbia River Conference
Wenatchee
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
M Naught at Yakima Founding Street Railway Plans
J F McNaught of Hermiston Oregon visiting North Yakima as a guest at Hotel Yakima to study irrigation but best known for crafting an early street railway concept for North Yakima. He proposed surveys and data five years ago and foresees a revived project as rail lines expand and feeders support freight growth. He may pursue the street railway again before departing.
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J. F. McNaught
Hermiston
Ore
North Yakima
Yakima
Siys
Yakima Republic
McNaught
Northern Pacific Railroad
Beet thinning to start Monday in irrigation gathering
A notable irrigation gathering in North Yakima includes W H Code the federal engineer in charge of irrigation works on reservations and Sunnyside officials alongside Hanford representatives. Beet thinning begins Monday if rain doesn’t halt work. about half the fields are sown with plants thriving. Sibbelow plans to send beet seed to Wallowa county soon and will meet farmers there to discuss sugar beet culture.
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Reclamation Service
North Yakima
W. H. Code
Sunnyside
Hanford
Sebbeley
Sibbelow
Wallowa
Wooed Women for Jewelry by Fake Secret Service Man
George E. Littell, described as a daring confidence operator, faced a U S commissioner for removal to Seattle on charges of impersonating a federal officer. Arrested in Oakland after allegedly wooing Mrs. Josephine Daubney of Seattle and taking 740 dollars in jewels and money. Secret service men report Littell lured women nationwide in a string of swindles across several cities.
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San Francisc
George E.littell
United States
Heacock
Seattle
Little
Oakland
Josephine Daubney
Littell
Secret Service
New Orleans
Chicago
New York
Boston
Denver
San Francisco
Churches Unite for Dr Merritt Speaking Tour
Baptist and First M E churches schedule a joint mass meeting with Dr Merritt of the National Sunday School Association. He reports on the Rome convention and plans for Jerusalem, with morning worship at 11 and Sunday school at 10. Special anthem, men and women classes, and a Union service at 3.
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Merritt
M. BE
Webb and
Johnson Streets
W. T. Buster
Solomon
Epworth
Dr. Merritt
Jerusalem
Local social whirl includes concerts, dances and games
Mr and Mrs John Vert attended a grand concert in Walla Walla with Mrs Patrick Campbell. Miss Fay Bartholomew Gertrude Sheridan and Bertha Alexander traveled by auto to Walla Walla and planned to return today. Company L officers and men enjoyed a dance at Armory hall. Alpha Psi fraternity hosted a card party at Westbrook Dickson s home with Progressive 00 prizes won by Eunice Vogel and Arthur Means. Consolation prizes went to Edna Storie and Glen Storie. John Dickson and guest Herbert Clarke of Portland will depart tomorrow for Eugene after Easter in Pendleton.
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Mpa
John Vert
Walla Walla
Patrick Campbell
Fay Bartholomew
Gertrude Sheridan
Bertha Alexander
Alpha Psi Fraternity
Westbrook Dickson
Eunice Vogel
Arthur Means
Edna Storie
Glen Storie
John Dickson
Herbert Clarke
Portland
Eugene
Pendleton
Easter services schedule announced by rector
A church announces a celebration of the holy communion at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 10 a m divine service and version at 11 a m and 7 30 p m The Easter music will be repeated at the above services The public is cordially invited Charles Quinney rector.
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Charles Quinney
Bible School and Sermon Series Invites Parishioners
Between 1 and 2 pages describe Bible school with separate classes for all ages under W F Taylor superintendent. Communion and preaching by A Meldrum. Schedule includes Junior Endeavor, Mission Band at 2 pm, Young Peoples Society at 6 30 pm, study on Home Missions Islands, and a sermon series Essentials of Salvation starting 7 30 pm with prayer meeting choir practice on Wednesday and teachers training Friday.
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W. F. Taylor
Liga
Simon
Endeavor
Young Peoples Society C. E
A. Mauckenzie Meldrum
Proof of Foley's Honey and Tar Guarantee Card
An issued card certifies all druggists will refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent serious illness from colds, la grippe, pneumonia, and consumption. It states no opiates and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package and to refuse substitutes.
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Foley
Christian Science Church Schedule on Webb and Johnson
The notice lists church services at 11 a.m. with the lesson sermon "Probation After Death" and a Sunday school at 1 p.m. A Wednesday meeting starts at 7 p.m. and the reading room operates from 2 to 4 p.m. at the corner of Webb and Johnson streets.
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Christian Science
Webb and
Johnson Streets
Imperial Law Address at Local Church Service
The morning service at 4 30 a m will feature Rev W C Merritt field worker of the International Sunday School union under the Men's club auspices His topic is The Imperial Law Music includes a male quartette Bible school meets at noon with classes for all Y P S C E gathers at 6 20 pm The congregation will join the M E B church for an evening union meeting addressed by Rev Merritt
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W. C. Merritt
International Sunday School Union
M. EB. Church
Merritt
The Gentleman's car of tomorrow envisioned by Towles
Herbert L. Towles, in Scribner, predicts a near future Gentleman's car that is soundless, smooth, and flexible with light weight, refined bodywork, and high manufacturing quality. He argues six to six and a half horsepower ranges will exemplify excellence, while gas turbines remain distant. He warns heavy cars slow accelerations and tire wear threaten motorists' peace, but cheap machines won’t satisfy.
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Herbert L. Towles
Petition to Secretary Metcalf for Pacific fleet stay
Governors from Pacific states will present a petition to Secretary Metcalf at a breakfast in his San Francisco hotel honor. Thousands of signatures exist. The drive seeks a large fleet detachment in the Pacific, with copies sent to Washington and western states and territories. Governors Mead, Gooding, and Chamberlain invited.
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Metcalf
San Francisco
Pacific States
Metcalfe
Pacific
St. Francis Hotel
Washington
Oregon
California
Utah
Alaska
Idaho
Nevada
Arizona
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Mead, Gooding and
Chamberlain
Fruit Outlook Positive Says Spokane Agent
R Rhoden of Rasher King man Herrin Commission in Spokane visits Walla Walla to report a fine fruit outlook after careful investigation of conditions in the valley by the firm and agent.
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R. Rhoden
Rasher-Kingman-Herrin Commission Company
Spokane
Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla
Tea purchase promise and grocer refund policy
A concise notice states that tea should be bought in packages with accountability for the seller and grocery refunds issued if the customer is dissatisfied. The message implies a refund from Schilling’s Beet and assigns responsibility for the purchase flow to a designated party.
Mrs Selkirk Norton Opens for Engagements
Mrs Selkirk Norton, Teacher of Voice, available for concert work, oratorios, teas, receptions, club, public and social functions. For terms apply at studio in Room 10 Schmidt Building.
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Selkirk Norton
Schmidt Building
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M'Naught
Hermiston Irrigationist
Northwest
Exclusive Territory
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Woman's Personal Appearance Club
Chata
Hippocrates
Levant
Pliny
Dioscorides
Unna
Nak
Thia
Jackson
Alvo Lancet
London
Medical Review of Reviews
New England Medical Monthly
Literary Digest
Newbro
V. T. McGillycuddy
Colo
Medical Inspector Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Armory Hall
Church of the Redeemer
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
A. H. Lewis Medicine Co
U.S Pat
TALLMAN @ CO
Pendleton, Oregon
A. C. Koeppen
Brothers
Newbro’s
AK Fleet
Schilling
Sharon
Eddings
Main Street
Columbia Bar
Main St
Anne
Proprietors
East Oregonian
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