Teachers Are Here Examination Board Consists of County Superintendent
The semiannual examination of teachers for certificates and diplomas began this morning at the county art house with thirty four teachers in attendance. Board includes Frank K. Welles chairman G A Peebles and T C Salt. First hour focused on registration and instruction, with state papers spelling writing and U S history and county certificates also tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Welkes
George A. Peebles
The
Western Normal
T. C. Salt
Milton
County Art House
Board of
Con State of County
Frank K Welles
G. A. Peebles
Weston
Seience
Eastern Oregon State Normal School
Agneg Bulfinch
Mattie Hickman
Alma Barnett
Charlies L. Pinkerton
Jono Marshal
Naice L. Barnes
Mabelle Crofutt
Grace Cumming
Cornelia Hall
Pendleton
Bertha Baker
L. W. Keeler
Mrs. E. B. Jones
Bertha L. Morrison
Clara Keller
Darnell
Athena
G. B. Marquis
O. A. Can
Adjusted Insurance Loss After City Fire
J M Bentley returned from Umatilla to adjust furniture loss for O R Smith whose dwelling burned. Smith’s furniture was insured for 1250 and declared a total loss. Of three homes destroyed two were insured for 2700 and 9500 respectively.
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J. M. Bentley
Umatilla
Or. Smith
Mr. Smith
Bentley
Beggar Deported After Deaf and Dumb Claim
A man who claimed to be deaf and dumb was ordered out of town by police this morning after begging for money and tobacco. He was taken into custody last night and could not understand sign language used by others, and reportedly spoke to several persons.
City Council Tonight Deliberates Bar Music Ordinance
City council meets this evening to consider a proposed ordinance banning music in bars and saloons. The measure, discussed at a recent session, may be finalized tonight.
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Mt Ite
Italia
Mendinion Tennis Club Holds Routine Evening Meeting
The Mendinion Tennis Club conducted a business meeting in the Commercial Avenue room. Members discussed routine matters and declined other business as customary.
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Mendinion Tennis Club
Asvein
Elis
Irrigation officials meet informal gathering in Pendleton
Chief Engineer Newell leads a private Pendleton meeting with Oregon and Washington irrigation commissioners to discuss broad legislation and better harmony for arid land reclamation. Attendees include D W Ross A J Wiley H W Savage and Zera Snow.
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Newel
West
Government Party
State Irrigation Commission
Walla Walla
Washington Commission
Newell
Reclamation of Arid Lands Service
Department of the Interior
Commercial Association
Pendleton
Ontario
Mallour Water Users’ Association
Walin Wallon Cottferines
Spokoate
Waallington
D. C
Press of Business
Newfall
Sound of Portland
Blanchard
Washington, D. C
W. Ross
Boise
C. W. Mallett
T G. Hailey
H. E Ankeey
Eugene
Zera Snow
Portland
Oregon Commissioners
Ankeny
United States
Levi Ankeny
Engineer Newell
Matlock Building To Rise On Main Street
Structural iron work for the Matlock building on Main Street arrived from Gilber Hunt Foundry at Walla Walla. W. F Matlock aims to complete the two story structure by September 1 with five ground floor offices and three rooms already finished. Sullivan Bon? men’s furnishings and Hanlon’s clear store will occupy two stores. iron work partly cast by Zeigler Mays Foundry.
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Wil
Matlock
Main Street
Webt
Raiioad
Gilbert Hunt Foundrey
Walla Walla
W. F Matlock
Sulivan & Bons! Men
Hanlon's Clear
Ake
Zeigler-Mays Foundry Company
School Board Meeting Sets Bid for Winter Fuel Supply
A special school board gathering considers advertising for bids to supply fuel for the schools this winter. Superintendent Conklin of Cove Oregon, on vacation, will be asked to return if possible to inspect pianos for the new buildings as the board desires his consultation on construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conklin
Scchools
Cove
Two New Residences in Pilot Rock Built by Doctors
Two houses will rise in Pilot Rock for winter occupancy with Dr. O. B. Parker and Dr. F. Hume supervising and ordering lumber from Alba sawmill. Total lumber for both structures amounts to about 400. Details are sparse but the homes are described as modern for the county outside Pendleton. Charles Howland of Ritaville drowned while swimming Tuesday at Finnell Lake.
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Parker and
Hume
Pilot Rock
O. EB. Parker
F. Hume
Alba
Pendleton
Hoa Binhkrey
Lewin
Beaureguart Street
Geo. E. Perringer
Howard
Boys Band to Start Under WD Fletcher Plan
WD Fletcher announces the Boys Military Band will organize on September 1 despite member absences during summer vacation. Instruments have been owned for a month. recruitment resumes as members return. The band will include 22 wind instruments and two drums with practice to begin after organization.
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WD. Fletcher
Bboys
Fletcher Hans
Fletcher
Hartle Brothers-Weil Sylvester and Gill of Holdman Wheat Yield
Injured by weeds the Hartle Brothers William Sylvester and Gill of Holdman report their wheat crop this year. Sylvester grew 260 acres yielding 20 bushels per acre. the other 20 acres averaged 25 bushels. Quality was good though yield fell due to late sowing. A new residence plan by architect Howard aims for occupancy by October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartle Brothers
William
Sylvester
Gill
Holdman
Wheat Handlers Granted Licenses in County Session
The county board held a special session to act on applications for wheat handlers licenses. Licenses granted include E W McComas Pacific Coast Elevator Company J W McCormack W W Raymond Preston Parton Milling Company W S Byers B D Clemmens Charles Stanton F H Heathe C F Colesworthy.
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Board of County Commissioners
Jain
E. W. McComas
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
J. W. McCormack
W. W. Raymond
Preston Parton Milling Company
W. 8. Byers
B.D Clemmens
Charles Stanton
F. H. Heathe
C. F
Colesworthy
Miss Lois Peebles Rapidly Recovers at Salem Hospital
News from Pendleton reports Miss Lois Peebles daughter of Professor Geo A Peebles of Weston Normal school is rapidly convalescing after a two week stay as a patient at Salem city hospital She is expected to leave the hospital this week and be with friends in the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Peebles
Geo. A. Peebles
Weston Normal School
Pendleton
Fall Sown Barley Yields Banner Outside Pilot Hoekie
T P Gilliland harvests spring barley averaging 40 bushels per acre while Gua Schroeder reports fall sown barley at Pilot Hoekie yielding 45 bushels per acre. Schroeder notes he has zero acres in barley, yet expects the fall average to hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Gilliland
Gua Schroeder
Jail Terms Given In Drunk and Disorderly Case
John Wilson, who has begun to view the city jail as residence, appeared before Police Justices Halley on a drunk and disorderly charge and was fined or jailed for ten days. William Pearson pleaded guilty to deviancy and was sentenced to three days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Halley
William Pearson
Waa
Best Wheat on Reservation Thrives Amid High Yield
Long described on the reservation, wheat yields are strong this year with threshing near town. Balitexory oversees the combine and machinery as fields report 35 to 40 bushels per acre and high quality grain.
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BL LL. Balitexory
Combine
Brooks Couple Returns From Kentucky Wedding
Rev N A Brooks pastor of First Christian Church returns home with his wife after a two month visit in Kentucky. The Brooks were married in Louisville on July 20 and Rev Brooks will occupy the Curis an church pulpit next Sunday.
Holdman Wheat Yield Expected Near 25 Bushels Per Acre
The general average wheat yield around Holdman is expected to be 25 bushels per acre this season. Early threshing said to indicate a heavier harvest, but the com. is high quality despite the uncertain quantity.
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Holdman
Wheat Sales Slow in Umatilla County Trade
Wheat sales in Umatilla County yesterday were quiet with under 11 000 bushels moved. Prices held at 6 percent for club and 67 cents per bushel for bluestem, showing no change.
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Umatillan County
McGrath Under Bonds in Taylor Divorce Sparks Fire Plot
Richard McGrath of Athena is bound over on $2000 bonds to appear at the October circuit term on a charge of attempting to burn Bannister’s crop, barn, and dwelling. Preliminaries occurred before Justice Chamberlain. Bonds were posted by Moses and George Taylor amid sensational divorce proceedings. Accusations tie McGrath’s arrest to the Melissa Taylor vs Moses Taylor suit, alleging hired arson and threats against witnesses.
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Richard McGrath
Athena
Son Born to Helix Couple at St Anthony’s Hospital
A son was born this morning at St Anthony’s Hospital to Mr and Mrs C Charles Betz of Helix. Mr Betz is manager of the Athena Mercantile Company store in Helix.
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St. Anthony's Hospital
C. Charles Betz
Helix
Betz
Athena Mercantile Company
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