City Brevities from a Distant Page
Fragmented notes list ads and items such as furniture, typewriters, organs, and refrigerators. Mentions include services in Portland Oregon and Des Moines style market terms, room rentals, hotel recommendations, and miscellaneous notices seeking cooks, sales agents, and a cancer treatment claim offered by Dr. M. C. Baker in Oakesdale Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omermoor Mattresses
Baker & Folsom
Cullar
Graham Furniture Co
Portison
Mra Campbell
Rader
Missouri
Central Market
Des Tain
Mre
W. BR Moye
Thompson Street
Portland
Oregon
Tion Permanent
Atwport Ridg
Chicago
Accident on Snake River Ends with Drowning of Fireman
In Huntington on August 17, a rescue attempt to free two stranded boats on a Snake River rock failed. RW Frame hauled a boat with horses when a line snapped, one boat was submerged and a diver drowned. The boats were finally freed but a horseman died in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Rocke
Snake River
RW. Frame
Lost property from Wrame incident reported
A report states items including clothing and a watch belonging to Wrame were lost in an incident. One man was injured but not seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrame
Poisoned Dog Strikes McCourt Family Again
A black dog owned by John McCourt died after being poisoned early today. The harmless pet was beloved by the McCourt family, especially the city attorney’s young son. Authorities say the culprit is known and criminal action will follow by the district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCourt
Powibie
McCourt
Interesting Time in Warner Estate Case Court Trial Looms
The fall term of circuit court will hear the Warner estate dispute with Mr and Mrs Warner preparing a strong defense. Attorneys Carter,Ralew & Naley and Winter & Collier are retained. Large estate value suggests a prolonged fight as two wills remain undisclosed by District Attorney Phelps. The jury term starts on the second Monday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eir Owit
Warner
Carter
Ralew & Naley
Mesers
Burglary at Tete Murray Saloon in Adams
Robbers entered the Tete Murray saloon in Adams last night and stole about fifteen dollars in silver and small change from the cash register. Sheriff Taylor is investigating. no arrests or identifying marks have been reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tete Murray
Adams
Taylor
Democratic state committee endorses Firyan for precautionary role
The Massachusetts Democratic State Committee adopted a resolution praising Firyan as the foremost citizen of America, declaring him the preferred choice for the precautency. This terse local item reflects East Oregonian’s brief East Coast update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
Mass
Democratic State Committee
Firyan
America
Social diary notes from Athena area visitors and departures
Local residents and visitors are noted arriving and leaving nearby towns. Among those listed are Mrs. C. Be Cooper, A. M. Kelley of Dale, John Ambrose sheriff of Grant County, Judge Hartman and wife, Dr H M Taylor, G W Hunt, T W Tandy, and others. Several travelers plan trips to Lehman Springs Portland Wallas Walls Wila and Bingham Springs, with hotel stays at Pendleton and the Golden Rule. People seek work, education, vacations, or property interests in Oregon and nearby states, including transitions at the post office and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Be, Cooper
Athena
A. M. Kelley
Dale
B. C. Casey
Lehman Springs
John Ambrose
Grant County
Judge Hartman
Bingham Springs
P. H. Sones
Los Angeles
T. T. Geer
Salem
Pendleton
T. W. Tandy
Golden Rule Hotel
J. A. Borle
Mise Paonchon
Arthur Lambert
Savings Funk, Force
Oreomon
Mire Bob
Wolfe
Portland
Mr. Wolfe
Denver
H. Neller
Congregational Church
Lusk
Wyo
J. & Dowtey
Elier Plano House
la Grande Observer
J. L. Cox
Lodi
P. H. Cox
Catharine Cox
Ne Fir Ae Enatern
Racing Meet At Frasier Track Promises Fast Horses
A Sunday morning racing meet at Frasier race track will test fast horses owned by Frank Frasier and local horsemen. The event includes trotting and pacing trials and aims to attract attendees with an interesting program. The piece notes Oklahoma socialists backing a middle of the road campaign with a state and county ticket slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frasier Race Track
Haiu- In Creek
Frank Frasier
Socialists
Oklahoma
Desperado Curley Defies Durkee Vigilantes in Durkee
Baker County reports Curley, warned by the Durkee vigilance committee to leave, remains in town. He confronts Sid Storey and a 15 minute clash ends in bruises and a truce, with Curley vowing to stay unless forced out. The fight underscores ongoing tension in Durkee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Urley
Durkee
Baker County
Sid Storey
Storey
Curley
Baker City
Local option liquor test case in Oregon Benton county
Aug 17 Albany reports a first phase in the dry versus wet counties feud over liquor imports. James Guiley of Albany is charged with selling intoxicants to H McFadden in Benton county on May 13 while shipping to Corvallis. The case goes to Hale circuit court with potential Supreme Court review to settle whether shipments into a dry county violate the local option law. Wet counties face reduced tax receipts if challenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Multnomah County
Hale
Benton County
James Guiley
H. McFad-den
Guiley
Athans
McFadden
Corvallia
Justice Court
Supreme Court
Dry
Papal approval on Pentateuch authorship inquiry
A Vatican commissioned report concludes Mor weave essentially wrote the Pentateuch but some portions may reflect human effort. Pope Pius X approved the report amid ongoing debate over inspiration and higher criticism. Translated summaries and clergy addresses are prepared with papal approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seriot- Ate
Scholar report questions Pentateuch authorship origins
The investigation arose from wide differences of opinion on who wrote the Pentateuch. Questions were formed and the report was signed by Father Joussens and Fulcranus Vigourotx, both noted scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secratirins
Joussens
Fulcranus Vigourotx
Condon National Bank Opens With 50000 Paid In
Condon Oregon August 17 The Condon National Bank has opened its doors and begun business with a paid up capital of $50,000. Officials and stock holders include J C Ainsworth W E Latimer of Portland T B Wilcox Ward Smith French J W French Paul French Mrs D M French of The Dalles Grant Wade of Olex O D Sturgess of Arlington G B Duke of Mayville A Bush of Salem W W Steiner of Fossil and T F Hurlburt of Condon. The bank also holds large interests across the county. Return From Springs A party of Echo youths including Jenile Perry Edith Johnson Nina Johnson Norma Alloway Edna Thompson Bens Storie Ivy AMM Genevieve Clark Ginle Sturdivant and Clif Burges returned today after a month at Lehman Springs chaperone Miss Fienna Sawtelle remained briefly. Echo livery stables purchased by Bert Benedict from Eli Spike promising thriving business. The Echo Register notes the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inwaletos
Condon
Condon Naonal Bank
J. C. Ainsworth
W. E. Latimer
Portland
T. B. Wilcox
Portland Flowring Mills
Ward
Smith French
J. W. French
Paul French
D. M. French
Dalles
Prom Springs
Lehman Springs
Jenile Perry
Edith Johnson
Nina Johnson
Norma Alloway
Edna Thompson
Bens Storie
Ivy Amm
Genevieve Clark
Ginle Sturdivant
Clif Burges
Fienna Sawtelle
Lehbmin
Means sells Louvre saloon to Norman for renaming
J A Means has sold his Louvre saloon to M C Norman, with the transfer set for Wednesday. The establishment will hereafter be known as Normans fre sort saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Means
Louvre
M. C. Norman
Norman
Fresort
Fredo Register
Soldier Drowns at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Aug. 17 at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana Oliver Gray of the Eighth Infantry drowned while swimming during drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Oliver Gray
Eighth Infantry
Ballet promoter strikes Tonopah mining deal says Shea
T C Shea reports Leteon Ballet in Tonopah plans money making ventures and securing promising properties in the Nevada camp. He notes White Swan promoter is pursuing legitimate mining enterprises though progress is slow and development is intermittent. Shea warns of backers pressing for rapid, risky moves while claiming a financial foothold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leteon Ballet i
Tonopah
T.C. Shea
Shea
Baker City Man Attending Bryan Reception in New York
Col W. F. Butcher of Baker City will attend the Bryan reception and banquet in New York City. He plans to spend several weeks there after the event, returning later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Butcher
Baker City
Bryan
New York City
Wisconsin experiment aims to kill mustard with air sprayed chemical
Professor Moore at the State Experimental Station conducts a field trial in Wisconsin using a 20 percent water solution sprayed over mature mustard with a German atomizing device drawn by a horse. He notes multiple factors like solution preparation and distribution, predicts three annual treatments for three years, and cites German and French experiments since 1888 with copper sulfate and iron compounds to combat mustard, dock, and Canada thistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Agricultural Department of
Histe) University
Germany
BR. A. Moore
Sericultural College
Moore
University of Wisconsin
France
East Oregonian Item Cites Unclear Local Update
An East Oregonian brief notes a local civic update with sparse details and no clear outcome. It mentions unidentified officials and a nameless event, prompting readers to seek further information for specifics.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teutsch’s
Tom Dy
M. C. Baker
Oakesdale, Wash
Louis Hunziker
Optician
ADDO
Dog
Omnia
Mrs. Warner
Goold
Nobbery
East Oregonian
Koeppens
H. HM. Taylor
Walls Wila
G. W. Hunt
T. Somuell
Oreon Life
Carl Leonard
BE. M. Churchill
Ella Henry
Pella
Iowa
T. O
Henry
Henr Behe
Yuklina County
Echo
Merrys
Peltn
Willis Rockwell
Rock Springs
Sime
the Fair Dep’t. Store
Catholic Commission Qcussions
The
Panitateweh
Condon National Bank
Echo Stables
Bert Benedict
Eli Spike
Reho Register
Sola
Soliier
Baker City Herald
State
Pfrance
Oregonian
Aaa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!