Weather and civic notes from Pendleton and area
Official weather report lists maximum 865 and minimum 48 degrees. Gurdane postmaster appointment for Charles L Exy. Bottling Works moves to Eagles Woodmen building with H F Peters reopening Pioneer bottling in room 222. Umatilla railroad foreman E W Fraser dies at St Vincent's hospital after brief illness. Stanfield Coyote cut off right of way suit filed by A C Crawford and Western Land Irrigation Co across land sought from O R N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bottling Works
H. F. Peters
Pioneer Bottling Works
Eagles-Woodmen
John Gagen
Umatilla
E. W. Fraser
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Portland
Jack Nice
la Grande
Stanfield
Registration Time Narrows for Primary Election
Registration time dwindles with 24 days left before the September 14 primary. By 5 p.m. books close, and only about half of county voters have registered. Registrations lag behind the level seen for the previous primary by roughly half.
Back From Wenaha Guests Arrive On Visit
A group from Wenaha springs arrives this morning including Mrs John Adams Miss Pauline Adams Miss Helen Adams Mrs R B Stanfield and children Maxine and Jack Miss A Lillyan Stanfield guest of Miss Iva Hill R Alexander Harry Morrissey Mr and Mrs Twohy and Fred W Lampkin. Sheriff T D Taylor returns from North Yakima with an Indian suspect Billy Meacham alleged to have stolen a horse and saddle on the Umatilla reservation. The horse and saddle were said to be sold to an Athena silveryman following the recent Indian celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenaha
Wenaha Springs
John Adams
Pauline Adams
Helen Adams
R. B. Stanfield
Maxine
Jack
A’lillyan Stanfield
Iva Hill
R. Alexander
Harry Morrissey
Twohy
Fred W. Lampkin
T. D. Taylor
Yakima
Umatilla
Billy Meacham
Lapwai
Athena Silveryman
Slower Portland locals shift to Baker City timing
A Portland local schedule change shifts departure from 7:40 to 8:00 a.m. and preserves Baker City arrival at 9:45 a.m. The Pendleton arrival should be similar, with most of the 20 minutes recovered between city and Baker. The Soo Spokane Portland train also changes to an 11:00 p.m. Portland departure, routing via Colfax to reach Spokane at 1:30 p.m. and return by the same path, with Portland arrivals adjusted accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Spokane
Portland
Baker City
Huntington
Pendleton
City
Pleasant Valley
Washington Division
Colfax
St. Paul
Water claims open for inspection along Umatilla River
Water users along the Umatilla River and tributaries may inspect claims and proofs in the County Clerk’s office. Water Commissioner F M Saxton says the records will be open 17 days after September date for public inspection and to file or present complaints. Disputes are expected and final settlement will be binding. Each claimant receives a certificate stating water entitlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I’. M. Saxton
Umatilla
Saling
F. M. Saxton
Baker City
Cluimants
Hoover Family Reunion Brings Hoovers Together in Philadelphia
The Hoover family reunion convened at Chestnut Hill Park Philadelphia with Judge Hiram S Hoover known as Grand Pa Hoover presiding The gathering marks one of the first Pennsylvania families to adopt the annual reunion The loss of Grandma Hoover since the last meeting casts a somber note over the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Philadelphia
Hoovers
Pennsylvania
Chestnut Hill Park
Hirams
Family Association
Grandma” Hoover
Last Free Concert Program: British Patrol Stilt Dance
A compact program highlights a last free concert featuring a British patrol themed performance with stilt dance. The item outlines schedule and venue details, inviting public attendance and noting customary performers.
Death of Rosie Folk at age 16
Rosie Folk daughter of Mrs E A Hutchinson of 1610 West Webb Street died in Portland from pneumonia. Her remains arrived today and the funeral will be held at 10 oclock tomorrow afternoon from the Hutchinson home. She was born in Oklahoma and had lived here for years until three months ago when she became a ward of the Boys and Girls society of Portland. She left two sisters Mrs T O Yates of Stanfield and Mrs Jersele Wyckoff of Toppenish, who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Folk
E. A. Hutchinson
West
Webb Street
Portland
Hutchinson
Oklahoma
Boys and Girls Society of
Columbia
Irrigation Ditch Suit Involves Byers And Caldwells
Sophie Byers sues Weasley Caldwell William Caldwell and others in circuit court to restrain water withdrawal from the Uma tila river above Byers mill race intake for irrigation. The filing alleges the ditch has been maintained by the Caldwell parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Byers
Weasley Caldwell
William Caldwell
Direct Train Link Reaches Palouse District in Washington
Residents gain a through Lewiston sleeper now attached to the O R and N line from Portland to Spokane. The Walla Walla sleeper joins the 11 pm departure, with both Lewiston and Walla Walla Pullmans arriving in Portland at 8 am on train No. 5. This marks the first direct service to and from the Palouse area, long desired by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palouse District
Washington
Lewiston
Soo
Portland
Spokane
Walla Walla
Walla
Minister James Madison Little Turns Washington Toward Gretna Green
In Washington a preacher opens a marriage office near the license clerk, hosting couples during business hours with a parlor for witnesses. In his first month he has wed 42 couples, leveraging publicity to expand his reach and Washington’s reputation as a new Gretna Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Madison Little
Rey
Little
Gretna Green
Des Moines Chief on Trial for Maladministration
Chief of Police George Yeager faced trial before the Des Moines city council on charges brought by the Iowa anti saloon league. He is accused of permitting resorts and gambling rooms to operate and failing to enforce the law requiring saloons to close at a designated hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
George Yeager
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Yeager
Ban on Soothing Syrups Ends Local Sale
Philadelphia August 17 local druggists agree to discontinue selling soothing syrups and narcotic mixtures marketed to quiet infants noting such products often cause lasting harm amid safety concerns and public health action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reception for Premier in Victoria Aug 17
Arrangements are made for a brilliant reception to be tendered by the premier of Canada this evening. The function promises to be the most picturesque of its kind ever carried out in western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
BH. C
Canada
Must Put Stamps on Straight
Vienna court ruling in Trieste provokes youth anger as lovers face summons for misplacing stamps on letters or postal cards. The old practice of angled stamps as affection signals is condemned, and the idea that displeasing others equates to displeasing the Lord is challenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Trieste
Austria
Water Rights Clash Over Byers Mill River Claim
Since April, Caldwell authorities challenge the Byers mill water rights in the river. The mill has long claimed all river water, successfully blocking others from taking water from the stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwells
Byers
Mistake Ends in Wedding as Soldier Weds Writer
Sergeant Thomas F. McCartney of Fort Barrancas misread a letter intended for another man with the same name. He apologized, began a correspondence with Miss Frances Donnell of Carbondale Pa, and a wedding followed after he secured a furlough to travel there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCartney
Pensacola
Fla
Thomas F. McCartney
Fort Barrancas
Here
Frances Donnell
Carbondale
Gadsden
Ala
Pennsylvania
McAllister Population Figures Reported
Census data shows McAllister Oklahoma with 12 964 residents, up from 8 144 in 1907, reflecting steady growth in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllister
Washington
McAlister
Okla
United Orchestra Con Cert Ends Summer Series Tonight
The final free concert by the United Orchestra in the fair pavilion this evening features a request program. Expected to be the most popular yet, the program will begin promptly at the usual time and continue as long as the audience desires encores for each selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Orchestra
Fair Pavilion
Fis
Colored Nurses Meet in Philadelphia August Convention
The National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses convened in Philadelphia for a three day meeting. Delegates will hear addresses and discuss improving their field as hundreds of colored women study scientific nursing with many aiming to care for members of their own race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Nurses
Philadelphia
W National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses
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Barnhart & O'Gara
Standard Grocery Co
O’gara Bros
Standard Grocery Co. Inc
Frank O'Gara
Bernard O'Gara
Sec
Treas
East Court Street
Pendleton Drug CO A
Dale Rothwell
Optometrist
Wm. Hanscom
City Property
Ann Street
Main St
Murphy Bros
Newsy
Gurdane
Charles L. Exy
Umatilla County
Boston
Main Street
Alta and
Court Sts
Berlin
Jack Webster
E. Court St
Linden Hildreth
Costa
Winnebago
Crisis Hall
Verlise
Thomas Martindale
Pendleton Dye Works
Bam Alte St
Gretna
Empire Meat Co
Phone Main
FBI
Optician
The
First National Bank
Pendleton,oregon
Hack
Des Pain
Bonney
Coari Street
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