Pioneer 10 Rest Near His Old Home
The remains of John Sylvester a Pilot Rock pioneer who died in Baker Sunday have been brought to Baker and will be interred in Pilot Rock cemetery after the train arrives. Born in the Azores on December 31 1834 he came to the United States in 1863 and lived as a miner and merchant in Pilot Rock for 32 years retiring three years ago. He married thrice and is survived by six children and multiple spouses.
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John Sylvester
Baker
Azores Islands
Portugal
United States
California
Pilot Rock
Union
Beartland
Hue Doichter
Mary A. Miller
B. ‘T. Patton
Pendleton
G. Rudd
Portland
Benj. de Vinney
Benj. de Vinnesy
Laura’ Nash
Episcopal Church
Olney
Fires Rage Across San Bernardino Mountains
Three forest fires burn in the San Bernardino mountains near the city on August 15. Rangers say they are powerless to halt the blazes as several campers are reported missing and feared lost in the rugged terrain.
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San Bernardino
One Drunk and Disorderly in Pendleton Court
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports a single offender appearing before Judge Fle Gerald for a drunk and disorderly charge. The docket notes ten dollars of fines and related details amid a string of local notices including a funeral, land deeds, and school supervisor meetings.
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Oli
Fle Gerald
Curious throng watches bridge girders set on river
A curious crowd gathered along the river near Main Street to see workers placing the giant steel girders for the new bridge. Much of the day was spent adjusting ropes hooks and pulleys as the operation continued.
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Main Street
Ancient Bead Revival Pleases Pendleton Ladies
Beads made from spices and rose petals revive ancient art. Pendleton ladies wear several neckpieces, all produced by local makers. The process is simple, beads appear artistic and carry a pleasant light aroma.
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Pendleton
Champion Huckleberry Picker Earns Local Title
Alex Oliver returns to Penston from Meacham and Kamela claiming the season’s champion huckleberry picker title. During a 26 day stay he reportedly gathered five gallons in a single day, four gallons on several days, and zero gallons on others while most berries were kept for winter consumption.
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Alex Oliver
Penston
Meacham
Kamela
Oliver
A Man of Many Titles Thomas FitzGerald Denies fair pavilion request
Thomas FitzGerald, city recorder, police judge, bankruptcy referee, Elks secretary, and Umatilla Morrow county fair gasociation secretary, denied a Portland bidder space in the fair pavilion for a game. The applicant sought street operation but was refused again, with FitzGerald noting authority from the police committee.
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Thomas FitzGerald
Lodge of Elks
Umatilla-Morrow
Portland
Orde
Fitz Gerald
City Recorder
Fite Gerald
Proposals Move to Regulate Marriage Nationwide
Washington August 16 nationwide protests against Jacob Astor and his marriage proposal sparked two resolutions by Creee-on Norris of Nebraska and Howarc Cearge. The measures demand new laws governing marriage and decrees across states, urging the President to seek delegates to Congress and uniform legislation in state legislatures.
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Washington, D. C
Jacob Astor
Madeline Porter
Concree
Norris
Nebraska
Theatrical Man Beall Files Bankruptcy Petition
New York based William F Beall a theatrical professional filed a voluntary petition in the U S district court listing liabilities of 1 000 775 and assets of none except a lawsuit for 40 000 Beall fled the filing while the case cites a sole asset of the suit.
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New York
William F. Beall
United States District Court
Bryan welcomes baby girl in Lincoln residence birth
William J. Bryan Jr and his wife welcomed a baby girl in Lincoln Nebraska weighing 14 pounds at Fairview Sunday night at the home of Bryan Sr. Both mother and child are reported doing well.
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Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan, Jr
Fairview
Mr. Bryan
Pope in recovery in Rome after illness
Rome August 15 doctors announced Pope is convalescent and expected to fully recover within a few weeks.
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Rome
Pope Aius
Prize cantaloupe weighs 32 pounds in Porterville exhibit
Porterville officials report Melon Clemens delivered a Rocky Ford cantaloupe of 32 pounds to the Chamber of Commerce exhibit rooms. The melon, of excellent quality with a paper-thin rind, will be placed on display after seeds are removed.
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Porterville
William Clemens
Chamber of Commerce
Rocky ‘Ford
Senator Hitchcock Questions 400 Parasols at Dinner
Postmaster General Frank H Hitchcock and Senator Gilbert Hitchcock of Nebraska stay in a Washington apartment during the season The senator frowns at a bill noting 400 parasols his wife confirms the quantity with a sharp exchange over the document The scene unfolds in a Connecticut apartment house during the Washington season.
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Washington
Frank H. Hitchcock
Gilbert H. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Connecticut
Senator Hitchcock
Hitchcock
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Famey
Frank’° Gara
Bernard Pgara
Pioneer
Bell
Jensen Creamery Company
Pendleton, Oregon
Bianchard Ritter
Newsy
Jol Sylvester
Uct
Charles BE
Pot Rock
Frank
Pot Hoek
Conny
Frank K. Welles
County Education Gd Board
Boston
Melon
Reef
Mise Helen Taft
T's
White
Snid
Senator
Dale
Rothwell
Optometrist
W. E. Hanscom
Madam Bloom
Water St
Oregon
Dleton Dye Works
E. Alta
Jeweler
Pendleton, Ore
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