Sequel of Sumpter Railroad Talks Sparks Local Debate
The April 27 1900 edition reports a Seance debate over Sumpter Railroad plans to thread Granite Creek and the Canon Hills region, with talk of extending the line toward the Greenhorn district to ship ore. Officials note limited past activity and possible future construction, while residents weigh benefits and risks to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook Atleman
Piel
Sumpter
Avery
Sampter Valley Hall Co
Joan Lawton
Canon Hetates
Eutiriee
Jnformathon
Cranite
Dietriot
Greeghor
Iiformation
Bawrest coc to coLorapo and AVON from Governor
The garbled notice mentions a governor presenting AVON to Leray D Man at Redlands, with references to Oregon, California, Manila, and Monte Vista. It notes a governor T. Geer and a volunteer context, but specifics are unclear due to missing text.
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Meny Hers
Oregon
Geer
Vorwyest
Manila
National Soldiers
Monte Vista
Colorado
California Red Orage Society
Company D
Pendleton
la Grande
Leray
Redlands
Avon
Hte Vorwigernt
Nedlands
California
Wig Witwe
Golors Wiener
Muutily
T. Geer
Merion
Advertisement for Shitoh’s Conamiption Core and refund offer
A garbled ad promises a cough remedy named Shitoh's Conamiption core. It claims two thirds of the bottle should be taken, with a money-back guarantee if no benefit. Pricing notes show 40 cents and 10 bottle. Tallman & Co. advertised lending rowplate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Salary List and City Expenditures
Pendleton city salaries total 458.26 with officers and workers listed including city recorder John M. Heathman and city engineer at the pumping station Million. Rents aggregating 5 dollars cover Pendleton Savings Bank office space and a fire engine building owned by Mrs. Edith Carnine. A protest from West Pendleton by David Coffman requests council action to remove dumped garbage near the county poorhouse citing health risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
City Recorder
Dtm
Digaim
John M. Heathman
T. Brown
J. W. Scheer
Win
Coffman
Night Waterman
EK. Hulee
W. R. Withee
Charlie Greulich
Pendleton Ravings Bank
Edith Carnine
West Pendleton
David Coffman
Newrby
Arrivals at the Hotel Pendleton
A list of guests staying at Hotel Pendleton includes E Howard and CM a Smith from Portland, J E Shandy from Hood River, N Horkeley and wife from eily, JH Krreckner and Sam Lew from Spokane, FB Newell from Spokane, Wim Maher from Portland, W W Smith from Portland, A Christenden from Portland, W W Stow and wife from Santa Maria, J A Kirkham from Portland, Char Gould from Portland, EE Nelson from Rochester NY, and other travelers from Cincinnati St Louis and San Francisco among others.
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Pendleton
E Howard
Portland
A Smith
Oh Garrett
Dow Boelger
Mise Lowa Wilson
Muntington
E Shandy
Hood River
Horkeley
Eily
JH Krreckner
Spokane
Heatfield
Sam Lew
Newell
Wim Maher
Smith
Cone
Holland
Christenden
W Stow
Santa Mari
HO Rodgers
San Francisco
J A Kirkham
Victor Branderker
Paul Fred O Jennings
Char Gould
EE Nelson
Rochester
F Nicholx
Wallula
M Graham
Hl Cone, Jr
Cincinnati
T W Jackson
R V Hoyt
JJ Burns
James L Mahon
F Lis Cr
Fate of the Reservation Bills and Umatilla Lands
Pendleton observers expect the half breed disposal bill to fail in Congress as Indian Affairs officials oppose it. A separate Simon measure to auction surplus lands at minimum price may pass with modifications, reigniting bids from squatters and resident farmers alike as land values rise in the county.
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Pendleton
Simon
Washington
Umatilla
Indian Affair
Jones
Indian Department
Committees On
Indian Affairs
Simon Leo
Simon Drew
Thom
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh. It asserts internal action to cleanse and strengthen the body, offering a $100 reward if it fails to cure any case and promising testimonials from adherents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Wehet
Hall
Chereby
Eure
Cheney & CO
Tolodi
Ohia
Governor Geer seeks federal help to exterminate mange in Umatilla horses
Letter to Oregon delegation argues state and federal authority clash over saving Indian ponies on Umatilla Reservation from mange. Geer requests interview with interior or agriculture secretaries to determine federal role in eradicating the disease, noting Indians oppose killing horses yet health demands action. A wellness advertisement follows for Dr Walker's Blood Elixir.
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Geer
Oregon
Mying
Umatilla
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Miss Josie Wright Heir to Two Thousand Dollars
The East Oregonian lists debts to the Weston Leader including Roy Radio who attends the normal school and plans to travel to Alaska with his father. Chinese pheasants appear on Weeten mountain fields as Jerry Perter reports a flock nearby. G M Harrah’s vegetable wagon welcomes city customers with seedling onions late Fadishes bleached asparagus and other early produce. Dave Jeach moved to Lexington Morrow County last fall and faces an unclear assessment note.
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East Oregonian
Weston
Roy Radio
Long Creek
Alaska
Weeten Mountain
Jerry Perter
G. M. Harrah
Harrah
Dave Jeach
Lexington
Morrow County
Crop progress, trout catches, and local civic notes
Crops are well advanced with harvesting due by late June while barley stands waist high. Local anglers report good trout streams and five notable catches ranging eight to twelve inches. Weston mills adopt a new 720 foot theme and an 18 inch turbine wheel delivering 20 horsepower for seven months’ fall flow. Political Committeemen organize county divisions for campaign efforts. A diphtheria case prompts quarantine and medical checks. Virgie Stamper’s illness improves. Jovie Wright gains a $2000 life insurance claim from a late member. grand lodge approves payout after transfer dispute.
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W. W. Carlile
Lanch
Ihe
Crookie
Anylare
HH. Deran
Milton Alee
George Cow
Weston Roller Mills
Harry Sordam
Blair
Indiana
W. OM. Pierce
R. M. O'Brien
RE. D. Boyd
Cottonwood
Milton
Vatley
Mountain
Weston
Smith
Athena
Cole
Pendleton
Virgie Stamper
Mies Jovie Wright
Grand
Washington, D. C. USA
Joe Turner
Pendleton-Walla Walla
Turner
Miss Wright
Grand Lodge
Wright
Shilohs cough and consumption cure advertised
An old advertisement claims Shilohs cough and consumption cure can prevent deaths from disease if taken early. It urges purchase at 25 cents per bottle with a guarantee from Talman & Co., druggists, promising refunds if no cure occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Talman & Co
Local Programme Promotes Library Fund With Louise Brehany
Principal RE. B. Conklin secures the Louise Brehany Concert and Opera Company for tomorrow evening to aid the Pendleton white school library. The performance is expected to draw a large crowd as the fundraiser supports library improvements. The company is described as a traveling troupe bringing artistic standards to towns. Acker's English remedy ad appears with cough relief and money back guarantees.
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RE. B. Conklin
Louise Brelany
Aswurad
Pendleton
Louise Brehany
Midin
Tle
Conklin
Demand for Dwellings Surges in Pendleton
Pendleton faces a housing squeeze as demand for residential space exceeds supply. Vacant dwellings are scarce and some wish to rent light-hour suites but nothing suitable exists. Local capital could boost new residences to spur growth rather than expanding merchandise or other business lines.
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Pendleton
Pondletot
Woman Cures Severe Illness with Electric Bitters
In Lime Ridge Wisconsin Mrs. Mre DB faced stomach trouble and yellow jaundice after doctors failed. She tried Electric Bitters, took seven bottles, and was cured avoiding surgery. Now she weighs more and feels better. the drug’s makers claim it cures stomach liver and kidney issues with a positive guarantee. Tallin & Co druggists endorse.
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Lime Ridge
Wis
Tallin & Co
Drdg Shore
The Democratic Judicial Ticket Shapes Up
The Weston Leader praises the Democratic judicial ticket as strong and likely to gain voter support. It notes some Republicans may back Mr Stillman for perceived mediocrity and criticizes his prior congress tenure. Asa Tom Hailey is endorsed as fit for district attorney and capable of handling major state cases without relying on others.
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Weston
Stillman
Congress
Tom Hailey
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Fiano
Leaver Bros. Dry Goods Co
Fusion OF Sumpter Railroad
Mir
Tien
Tela
Tallinn & Co
Weil Singh Goudy
Hon Manet
Karl
Price
Fruggiate
Chace & Lea
Chas. Rohrmann
Agent Fo
Brock & McCornas
Weston Neighborhood
Josie Wright
Acker
Brock & McComan
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta St
Opp
Court House
Jersey
Echo
Butter Creek
L. . Rogers
Judicial Ticket
Weston Leader
Corner Mala and
Court Ste, Perdlewn
Schlitz Milwaukee Beer
H. Kopituke
W. S. Mellon
Malo Street
Oregoulan
Walste
Walsta
Popular Clothiers
Erman
Kevin
Mannoos
Bnarmatormos Erie Thissionn
Kary
Aisha Reitlawbe
Main Street
Pendleton Planing Mill
R. Forster
Thej Best Hotel
van Dran Bros
J. E. Moore
The
Pacific
Chris Sinpson
B. B. Baltemore
Jupation Court
Alva Bus
Byers’ Mill
Gus LaFontaine
Roe Il c. Gowers
Meseger
Byers
W. S, Byers
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