Pendleton Busy with Visitors and Outings on Aug 13 1902
Walter Ely and H A Adams from Weston visit Pendleton along with J L Miller and M A Nelms. many locals and guests from Walla Walla Milton Elgin and Heppner pass through. Figures such as Bert Mays Leon Cohen and J Ross Dickson host and travel. plans include outings to Bingham Springs Cascade Locks and Hidaway Springs. miscel notes on hotel stays and business changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ely
Weston
J. L. Miller
Bingham
M. A. Nelms
Walla Walla
H. A. Adams
A. J. Burrows
Stella O'hiara
Etina Marston
Bert Mays
Elgin
T. A. Rhea
Heppner
W. E. Brock
Pendleton
William Rinehart
Guy Wade
J. Ross Dickson
Portland
Leon Cohen
Peoples Warehouse
Bingham Springs
Walla Walla News by a Wagon and Holdups
Walla Walla on Aug 13 reports Charles Picard killed when a water wagon ran him over near Eureka Flat. A second hold up near the penitentiary netted $16 from three laborers. suspects arrested with scant evidence. New three story brick block planned on West Main by Davin Bros for saloon lodging Turkish car house. Unidentified cattle disease observed in Lowden Station cattle causes eye infections and blindness. Ye Old Excursion to Garden City proposed, with train from Walla Walla at 8:15 am and return later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallia Walla
Charles Picard
Eureka Flat
Picard
Jack Thomas
Ed Sailor
Will Anderson
Harst
A. M. Robinson
Walla Walla
Davin Bros
Inland Empire
West Main Street
Lowden
Band theft reports in Okano area raise alarm
A garbled report notes horses being stolen in the Okano region amid scattered hints of ongoing unrest. Authorities urge vigilance as the community searches for clues and suspects in recent horse theft incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agdera
Carnival Tickets For Seattle Trip Announced
The W. and C. R. with Northern Pacific will sell round trip tickets from Seattle for the August 18 event from August 21 to 26 at 9 dollars. Another sale on August 19 23 and 25 at 12.30 dollars, valid five days from sale. Walter Adams is the agent to contact for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Walter Adams
Frye and Agassiz Spar Over Eight Pound Trout
Senator Frye boasted of catching an eight pound speckled trout after a summer outing and sent it to Dr. Agassiz who doubted the weight. Frye claimed bigger eyes in Maine than science imagined. The next season Frye caught a nine pound trout and sent it by ice, prompting a telegram declaring the science of a lifetime kicked by a fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Frye
Saturday Evening Post
Agassiz
Frye
Maine
Agasaiz
Agasals
Newell Talks on Oregon Irrigation Reach and Goals
Mr Newell describes a planned irrigation program directed by Charles H Fitch engineer in charge of diversion service. He outlines field surveys across Wasco Crook Malheur Harney Wallowa Grant Lake and Union counties, aims to consult Interior secretary and await orders, and notes a shift from large to small farms with ten acre fruit farms. He cites nearly $6 000 000 in reclamation funds and recalls his Westward 1888 Colorado pivot to the Water Question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Fitch
Portland
Oregon
Secretary of the Interior
Moody
Deschutes River
Wasco County
Crook
Malheur
Harney
Wallowa
Grant
Lake
Union
National Treasury
The
Journal
Newell
North Yakima
Fitch
Colorado
Great Circus Excursion To Walla Walla
Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Show to perform in Walla Walla Friday August 15. O R & N Co offers Pendleton travelers a round trip fare of 1 90 from Pendleton to Walla Walla and return, with tickets valid on the morning train August 15 and return August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Ringling Bros
Ringling
Pacific Coast
Walla Alla
Pendleton
Teachers Examinations Under Way at Pendleton Academy
Examinations begin today and continue through the week at Pendleton Academy Building with about 25 teachers in attendance. Board of examiners includes Superintendent J. F. Nowlin Professor J. Cherry and Professor F. L. Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Academy
J. F. Nowlin
J. ©. Cherry
F. L. Forbes
Fruit Jars at Cost and Sunday Picnic Announcement
The Standard Grocery announces a closing out sale on Mason and Vacuum fruit jars at cost. A Sunday picnic at Kine's Grove features dancing at 2 o'clock with music by Kirkman's Orchestra.
Swearing In Philly Shock Prompting Grand Jury Call
Philadelphia grand jury urges strict enforcement of anti swearing laws for city workers including officials and police magistrates. The report notes profanity was not limited to police and fire crews, sparking nationwide surprise and debate. It cites civic tone contrasts and quotes from Baker City Herald and Mahin’s Magazine. Also mentions Spokane deputy prosecutor ruling cemeteries may be taxed in that state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Philadelphia
Army
Pathe
Baker City
Spokane
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Dindinger, Wilson & Co
Cleaver Bros
R. W. King
Bridel Well
Cascade Locks
C. Berquist
Pendleton Shoe Company
L. Greenawald
R. N. Stanfield
Hotel St. George
Echo
Homer Y. Carpenter
William van Patten
Hotel Pendleton
F. W. Vincent
J. E. Bingham
Marguerite
Alice Peters
M. A. Rader
Anna Maxwell
Maud Maxwell
Ethel Winans
George T. Williams
Walla Walla Cizen
Homer W. Carpenter
A. H. Wedthoff
George Lash
Georgia
H. Hessel
R. Alexander
Bertha
Geo. Miller
H. W. Wallace
Alexander Department Store
Dayton
Carrie C. van Orsdall
Women of Woodcraft
Cripple Creek
Col. E. P. Marshall
Oregonian
L. Hales
Athena
Salem
Alma Hales
A. F. Zoelner
Bride
Canada
Vollner
Alexander Department
C. E. Roosevelt
Boston
Zoellner
J. Christie
Royal Veterinary
Edinburgh
Scotland
B. C
Ale Dis Stable
Chas. Picard
Tallman & CO
Pendi
Aton Shoe Company
Main St
Haker
Seattle
MR. Newell
the Great Circus
Philly
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Mahin
Court Street
E.T. Wade
Pendiewn
Aliana
Prica
McKay Reek
Pegleton
Varch
Camas
the Lyons Mercantile CO
Rock Bottom
Main and Webb Streets
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