Palace Hotel Sold in Heppner Oregon for Twenty Thousand
In Heppner Morrow County Phil Merechan Jr reports the Palace Hotel has been sold to E C Maddock of Hillsboro for 20000. Maddock plans to arrive September 1 and assume charge September 10. The Pacific States Telephone Company installed a larger switchboard improving service for patrons. Wheat yield quality in the county shows better than expected results with 45 pounds per bushel at Lexington. Plans for through service from Portland to Heppner via the O B R N are outlined, including a daily through passenger and freight train, with schedules aiming for morning departures and evening arrivals.
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Portland
Phil Merechan, Jr
The
Times
Palace Hotel
E. C. Maddock
Hillaboro
Maddock
Heppner
Pacific States
Hes
Morrow County
Lexington
Andrew Rood
Grant County
Rood
Timex
Millin
Thie County
Materialibe Heppner
Termni¢E «& Jorn
Porthand
Biges
Condon
Dades
Moheduln
Wnlens Eormething
Mnforesees Pradie
Pleppner
Prercent
Hoppner
Porthind
Tepper Junction
Hopper
The Cause of Sudden Deaths in Kidney Disease
An old newspaper style ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver and bladder ailments. It claims kidney trouble leads to heart disease and urges readers to request a free bottle and book by mail, with repeated brand misspellings and address hints.
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Niil
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Hingluinaton
N. V
Wien
Kilmer
Dragged to Death on Maloney Mountain Pony Ride
A 12 or 13 year old boy, George R. Ewing, was dragged about 200 yards after his foot got caught in a stirrup when a pony bolted after a dog barked at it on Maloney Mountain near Dayton. He suffered severe injuries and died while help was summoned. his younger brother survived with minor harm. The family, including five younger siblings, had the mother die in 1905.
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George R. Ewing
Maloney Mountain
Dayton Courier-Press
Notrge
George
Grainger House
Band Concerts Populating Court House Grounds Night
The third weekly band concert at the courthouse grounds drew a large crowd of men women and children. The program ran from evening until 9 30 with steady attendance. The event balanced costs and revenue leaving funds for future concerts if more sessions are approved.
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Court House
Sphenoy
Everuling
Rteeshiat
Ad- Culo Rovermney Watt
Dr. Pita Gerald Arrives in Marion County Visit
Dr. Pita Gerald, once Pendleton’s agency physician in the 1850s, now called to Gervins in Marion County, arrived from Portland with Ed Murphy and the Fite Gerald brothers. They plan an outing at Lehman Springs tomorrow. Murphy is a Portland traveling salesman with Lang & Co.
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Wis
Physichan
Gorviis
P.owl Wite Gerald
Tutee
Thomas Fite Gerald
Ed Murphy
Portland
Lehman Spings
Fite Gerald
Pendleton
Gervins
Marion County
Murphy
Lang & Co
City
Harvesters Sought by T G Clark in City Visit
T G Clark arrived from Bridgeport to recruit men for the Shay fells but failed to secure labor. He plans to return today and notes much hay going to waste due to labor shortages in Grant County.
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T. G. Clark
Bridgeport
Shay Fells
Grant County News
Foreman Spear Killed By Fast Freight Engine
At Altoona Ros A J Spear a section foreman for Missouri Pacific was struck by the engine of the fast freight and killed. The coroner's jury found no fault by the railroad company or train crew and the verdict exonerated them.
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Altoona
A. J. Spear
Missouri Paciific
Shieses
More Money in Clean Orchards Urged by Walla Walla County
Law and order in fruit sales prompted Commissioner Huntly and County Inspector Rite to tour Walla Walla with state horticultural officials. They warned growers to enforce spraying rules to curb infected fruit and spoke of hard lines if violations continue. The meeting aims to boost clean orchards, improve the fruit trade, and attract wider grower turnout tonight.
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Wallan Walla
Umatilla
Walla Wallan
Huntly
Walla Walla
Northern Pacific
Lana
Rite
Stowers
Commission
Newman
Tnepector Rite
Walla Walla County
Walla Walla Valley
Huntley
Tirower
Hunt
Haw Dee
Poll Tax Law Struck Down by Washington Court
An opinion by Judge Linn declares Washington poll tax statutes unconstitutional and void. The ruling targets a levy on all inhabitants between ages 21 and 60 living outside incorporated towns, challenging exemption of a large class. The case will be appealed to the state supreme court for a final determination.
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Washington
Ty Judee Linn
State of
Supreme Court
Bank real estate taxed at market value, Washington
In absence of court rulings the Washington State Tax Commission states bank owned real estate should be assessed at market value. The issue, raised by Jefferson County Board of Equalization, affects banks in Port Townsend and other counties where foreclosure values exceed cost. Commissioner J H Masterday calls the rule equitable.
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Washington State Tax Commission
Olympian
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Board of Equalization
Jefferson County
Port Townsend
J. H. Masterday
Bank stock valuation debate spurs exchange on assets
The article notes banker views on bank stock being valued at market value minus real property value. In a separate incident, W. E. Stark drowned in the Snake River canyon while an engineering crew from Short Line attempted a traverse. Stark, about 28, body not recovered, details about his family and home unavailable.
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Oe Huntington
W. E. Stark
Hox Canyon
Rail line may reach Cornucopia mining camps in Union and Baker
The proposed Union to Snake River railroad is seen to pass Union and Baker county camps, with Cornucopia highlighted as a booming gold and copper site. Reported is 200 workers already at mines, three mills upcoming, and several properties advancing toward machinery and production. Broncho the pacer from Indian Territory continues strong, clocking 2:02 for a mile on August 16 with the first half in 1:00 flat.
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Union
Snake River
Baker Counties
Cornucopia
Baker Democrat
Oregon
Union Companion
Broncho
Indian Territory
Noted Arrivals List Features Wide Northwest Reach
A dated condensed roster shows numerous arrivals and names across Portland Seattle Spokane Walla Walla The Dalles La Grande Hermiston Minneapolis Louisville Ontario and St Louis with individuals including J EB Jones Theo Stelsland Mrs George Hraithwait J Campbell H W Cameron J W Morrow and F Wieden among others indicating a broad regional note of new movers or guests in multiple cities.
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T. ¢. Lord
Portland
J. EB. Jones
the Dalles
Theo
Stelsland
Seattle
Fred Day
L. L. Osborn
George Hraithwait
St. Louis
W. Handeck
Walla Walla
T. W. Harney
Spokane
E. L. Allen
Washington
Theo. W. Jackson
J. AR. Ream
la Grande
H. J. Jordan
Denver
G. C. Miller
J. F. McNaught
Hermiston
A. S& McNaught
Wermlnton
Arthur A. Kerr
the Pendleton
Mrs. Bore
Misa Borle
Lejetties G. & Wagner and Wife
Chicago
W. T. Hobson
San Francisco
J. W. Morrow
H.W. Cameron
J. Campbell
D. Stevens
F. Wieden
Julia Green
J. F. Metche
Starbuck
Mr. Tufer
J. c. Fitzgerald
EE. & Leedy
ML Smith
W. M. Lineher
Elty
W. M. Hunter
Cheney & Co. offer $100 for each cured catarrh case
Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio declares the firm will pay $100 for each case of catarrh cured by Salla Catarrh Cure. The notice claims the remedy is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonial requests are invited with Toledo address and druggist availability.
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State OR
Ohio
Tole
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
O. F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Frank J Cheney
A. DD
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
Cheap Rate to Salem for Oregon State Fair
The O R and N company will sell round trip tickets from any point on the lines to Salem Oregon for the Oregon State Fair to be held in Salem from September 10 to 16 at one and a third fare for round trip. For information call or write E Smith agent Pendleton Ore
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East Court Street
National Stamp Company
H. & H. Green
O. R. & N. Company
Salem
Oregon
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar advertised
An old advert claims most cough cures cause constipation due to opiates while Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar allegedly moves the bowels. The ad notes availability at Talmon & Co.
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Kennedy
Talimon & Co
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National Stamp CO
H.& H. Green
National Stamp
Dutch Henry
Pendleton Ice & Cota Storage Company
Alu
Henneman’s
Cigar
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Phonmain
United States
David B. Taff
Land Man
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Kansas
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Liniment
Tula
Oregonian
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