Advice on Teacher Selection for County Schools
County Superintendent Frank E. Weiles urges boards to hire next year’s teachers early and favor local candidates. He warns late selections risk poorer staff and notes homegrown teachers better understand local costs and needs. Contracts filed include T. W. Tandy in district 61 for eight months at 60 per month and W. H. Musselman as Ferndale principal at 70 per month.
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Frank E. Weiles
East Oregonian
Welles
T. W. Tandy
W. H. Musselman
Ferndale
Traveling man recalls Milwaukee bank fraudster
A. P. Bradbury, a noted traveling man, said he knew Frank G. Bigelow, president of Milwaukee’s First National Bank, who is described as having stolen over a million. Bradbury spoke last night about their past acquaintance and Bigelow’s alleged crimes.
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Milwaukee
Bigelow
A. P. Bradbury
Frank G. Bigelow
First National Bank of
Mr. Bradbury
Fight at Idle Hour Leaves Gorman Injured
In Idle Hour saloon a fight between Shorty the sheepherder and Thomas Gorman left Gorman with a broken nose. Gorman hired a doctor to set it. Shorty fled town after the altercation and was not arrested. Shorty is said to have a poor fighting record and has paid fines previously.
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Idle Hour
Shorty
Thomas Gorman
Shgyrty
Chicago businessmen tour Grand Ronde Valley
A party of about 14 Chicago businessmen, in Portland the past week, travel west over the Northern Pacific and will pass through on the eastbound G R and N train. They stay in Latroue tomorrow and view the Grand Ronde valley with the La Grande Commercial Association, then board the eastbound train tomorrow night. They travel on regular trains with no special car, visiting various West regions at their leisure.
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Chicago
Portland
Northern Pacific
Latrueie
Grand Ronde Valley
la Grande Commercial Association
Contest Over Desert Land In Hinton Case
Testimony was taken before United States Commissioner L A Esteb at Echo in the contest between Imaac H Gobbel and Robert C Hinton over a desert land entry. The defendant was argued by J T Hinkle while the plaintiff acted as his own attorney. Testimony has been sent to the land office at La Grande.
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United States
L. A. Esteb
Echo
Imaac H. Gobbel
Robert C. Hinton
J. T. Hinkle
la Grande
New track at round house aids Spokane train work
A new coach track on the north side of the O. R. & N. round house is completed. It will streamline switching and enable Spokane passenger coaches to be set out for cleaning during the night, improving efficiency for train making up and putting away.
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Spokane
Ditch Break Floods Land Near Butter Creek
A break in the Hinkle ditch near Butter Creek caused flooding before the headgate could be shut. No serious damage reported. In New York City Chinatown, a raid broke up 300 games of chance and captured paraphernalia.
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Hinkle
Butter Creek
New York City
Chinatown
Opera House Plans For Pendleton On Despain Property
H F Johnson owner aims to build a modern theater on Alta and Cottonwood corner with a 100 foot frontage. Northwest Theatrical Association may supply architect services, costs projected near 20000 dollars. Officials and the Seattle secretary may visit. public approval hinges on further consideration and local demand for better plays. Local notes on residents and sidewalk bicycle issues appear at the end.
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Pendleton
Opera
Howe
Despain
Alti and
Cottonwood Streets
H. F. Johnson
Northwest Theatrical Association
K. J. Taylor
John Court
Seattle
Northwest Association
Johnson
Presbytery Meets Here For Three Day Session
The first regular meeting of the new Presbytery of Pendleton will convene in this city on Thursday evening at 7 30 for a three days session. It covers territory between the Blue and Cascade mountains with about 12 delegates expected. Attending members include Rev. J A Mitchell Prineville Rev Sherman L Clark Monument Rev A J Adams Moro Rev J K McGillavray Goldendale Rev W Holt Portland Rev J V Milligan Portland Rev B F Harper Milton and Revs Van Nuys Bleakney Cornelison and Diven of this city. The section opens Thursday evening and closes with Sunday evening services at the Presbyterian church.
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Presbytery
Pendleton
Wos
Oregon
Blue and
Cascade Mountains
J. A. Mitchell
Prineville
Sherman L. Clark
Monument
A. J. Adams
Moro
J. K. McGillavray
Goldendale
W. & Holt
Portland
Synodical Missionary
J. V. Milligan
B. F. Harper
Milton
Reva
van Nuys
Presbyterian Church
Local Team Prepares For La Grande Clash Next Sunday
Local squad rails through hard practice this week in anticipation of a home game against La Grande next Sunday. Manager Cooley says La Grande has a strong roster and predicts a close contest, though hopes to win at home. Pendleton faces Walla Walla a week later with plans for an excursion, and a return trip from Walla Walla to Pendleton is also being arranged.
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la Grande
Cooley
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Walls Walla
West End News notes rough cattle trip and local updates
West Pendleton reports C & Howard returning to summer range after two weeks of cattle herding. He faced a snow storm, vehicle breakdown, and repairs with rope patches to finish the journey. Also mentions Tanmgardner building a cottage on Webb street near the WLACRL depot, Havel and Piryeon painting homes, and Mrs Antone Vey called home from Behe due to her son's illness.
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West Pendleton
C. & Howard
Mr. Howard
Caele Jakey
Tanmgardner
Webb Street
Acroe
Wlacrl
Nites Havel
Saino Piryeon Fe
Mra Antone Vey
Behe
Mid-Columbia Congregational Conference Set for Two Day Session
The Mid-Columbia conference of Congregational churches meets in Jone Morrow county starting Tuesday evening at 7 30 for a two day evangelistic program. Speakers include Rev T R Egerton Mrs S A Lowell and Rev Howard N Smith with topics on revival and the Welsh and World Wide revivals. The gathering spans churches from Bakerfly to The Dalles and Walla Walla to Condon with Rev T R Egerton leading song service and multiple talks.
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Mid- Columbia
The
Congregational Church
Jone
Morrow County
Pendleton
T. BR. Egerton
Mra
A. Lowell
Fone
T. R. Ryerton
Edward Keller
Endeavor Society
Geo. Parman
Howard N. Smith
Portland
Edwin Curran
Heppner
H. C. Cleveland
Freewater
Fidelity
Lordson Ing
E. B. Beach
T. R. Egerton
Woman's Hour
Mra. S
Lost Russian Traveler Delayed Train Bound for Walla Walla
A young Russian passenger arrived on a delayed train at Pendleton and was told by the crew to wait for the evening train to Walla Walla. Foreman Rounds and O R and N agent B C Smith spent the afternoon trying to explain the need to change cars at Pendleton due to language barriers with limited Rumulan.
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Pendleton
Walla Wall
Foreman Rounds
B.C. Smith
Walla Walla
Alt
Walte in Critical Condition at Portland Hospital
Fred Walte lies in critical condition at Goo Samperitan hospital in Portland. Dr. D J McFaul says local physicians are treating the case for possible cerebral meningitis after the head trouble. No operation was performed yesterday, but ear treatment provided temporary relief.
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Walte
Fred Walte
Goo Samperitan Hospital
Portland
D. J. McFaul
Pomeroy-Boting Wedding Ties Lowe House in West End
Sam Lowe hosted the wedding of James Boling and Mmne Alma Pomeroy at his west end residence. Justice Thomas Fitz Gerald officiated. Groom from Walla Walla, bride from near Pilot Rock, and Alma Pomeroy is Lowe’s niece.
Unique Children's Contest Sparks Civic Garden Effort
The civic improvement committee drives interest in a children’s garden contest with about 200 entrants. Members promote clean streets and lawns as the event unfolds, offering prizes.
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Civic Improvement Committee
Boire Capital News
Fire destroys items in Arlington lodge blaze
A fire at the Arlington lodge on Main Street damaged portieres and curtains and slightly harmed the wall before being extinguished. No injuries reported. Fire crews contained the flames quickly, preserving most of the interior.
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Arlington
Arlington Lodge
Ing House
Main Street
Flurry Boyce’s Despair Ends in Suicide at Plewsititon Cal
Flurry Boyce, age unknown, afflicted by severe chronic illness, declared he would not recover and fatally shot himself in Plewsititon California. The act followed public despair and a medical decline noted by locals. No others were harmed.
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Flurry Boyce
Plewsititon, Cal
Lost Appetite Promised Cure by Stomach Bitters
An archaic ad style note touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a quick remedy for indigestion headaches and liver complaints. It claims to strengthen digestion, purify bloating, and restore appetite after poor sleep, using bold but unclear phrasing.
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Thewande
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