Mountain Town News Notes in Weston Today
Special Correspondence from Weston reports visits and travels of local residents and guests. Names include Robert Jamieson of Weston bank from Walla Walla, Lucretia Rothrock, Anita Kirkpatrick, Ed Brehm, Mrs Allen Rachael Tos, Mre Jlert Mareh, Vernard Bell, Tom Lieuallen and family, and others visiting from Pendleton Walla Walla Portland Grangeville and Welser Idaho. Also mentions Camp MacDonald plans and hot lake treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Robert Jamieson
Weston Bank
Walla Walla
Lucretia Rothrock
Ad Rothrock
Eastland
Mary Durr
James Kirkpatrick
Ed Brehm
Gierden City
Allen Rachael Tos
Yeranatorium
Hot Lake
Anita Kirkpatrick
Pendleton
Mre Jlert Mareh
American Falla Silat
Ant
James Compton
Waller Ele
Mire
Henry Pinkerton
Portland
L. S. Madden
Welser
Idaho
Dave Lavender
Will Taylor
Grangeville
Ida
Elvira Reynolds
Otis
Porter Graham, Jr
Wall Walla
Alex Walker
Southern States to Try Irrigating Lands
Dr Fortier of the USDA tours the Pacific Northwest and predicts that within a few years irrigation will water farms across eastern central and southern states. He notes experiments to find water needs and timing, with demonstrations west of Spokane led by Stephen Jayne. The program aims to boost wheat and grain farming via brigathons and diversified crops, leveraging shallow water tables 65 to 100 feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Samuel Forter
United States Department of Agriculture
Pacific Northwestern States
Fortier
Pacific Slope
Stephen C. Jayne
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Warning Issued Against Counterfeit Notes in Oregon
United States Secret Service Agent S A Cornell reports two new counterfeit bills. One is a £1.00 silver certificate bearing Lincoln and Grant portraits and a crudely executed wood cut. The other is a £10 National bank note with plain photograph on pasted paper. The maker of the £10 note was arrested in Henderson, Kentucky, July 20. four plates were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
United States Secret Service
S A. Cornell
Lincoln
Grant
National Bank
Henderson
Spokane Interstate Fair promises nonstop amusement this fall
Readers are promised a full seven days of events October 2 to 8 at Spokane Interstate Fair with Ferullo's Italian Concert band morning concerts harness and running races daily for purses totaling $2,000, aerial contests, Midway exhibits, grandstand fireworks, and the roaming frontier pageant Pioneer Days in the Palouse featuring Col W A FiLs and other performers from Oregon Wyoming Idaho and Montana revealing a living picture of frontier life with over 200 participants and Indian and horse acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Ferullo
Jank G. Qvell
Cirous
Cauderite
Palouse
Frontier Fe
Otter
Oregon
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
W. A. FiIs
Remington Axis
Lorie
Pepe
Palotse
Switchman Crane Dies After Yard Engine Collision
G N Switchman Harry S Crane of Whitefish Montana died after his leg was crushed under wheels when engine No 1411 collided with a yard engine. Death came from the shock of amputation. Crane left a widow and children in Minneapolis and had only been employed here a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefish, Mont
Harry S. Crane
Great Northern
Crane
Minneapolis
Farmers Fire At Autos Near Rosalia Washington
Rosalia ranchers have fired on passing automobiles, challenging drivers to stop. A recent incident involved Mr Whitfield and Marshal Brewer, who pursued suspected shooters, who fled in a slow team and discarded pistols into grain. Warrant may follow after sheriff’s report.
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Rosalia
Wash
Cabe
Whitfield
Mr. Whitfield
Hrewer
FP. Anvilesty
Mr. Hrewer
Marshall Brewer
Aherite
Cidfax
Fire damages home as hydrant functions poorly in La Grande
A dwelling on North Spruce Street owned by Mrs. Anna Shifter in La Grande Oregon was nearly burned out after a hydrant failed to work properly. Firemen arrived by automobile and limited damage was caused. estimated total losses around 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Spruce Street
Anna Shifter
Greene
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Manhattan
Johnston & Murphy
Black and Tan
Oxfords
Oxford
the Peoples Warehouse
Mountain Town
Cal
East Oregonian
Pendleton Beer
City Brewery
Billy's. Place
W. J. Bovart
Prop
Brewery Depot
Paul Hemmelearn
OPERA
Anton Kraft
State Saloon
I. J. Latourelle
Tite Crescent Saloon
J. H. Taylor
G. N. Switchman
The
First National Bank
Pendleton, Ioregon
Pendleton Soda Works
Grande Ronde
Mark Moorhouse CO
A. Schneiter, Prop
Pendleton, Obe
Main Street
Pendleton’s Popular
Oren
St. George Hotel
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