Echo Miller Dead Native of Umatilla Lived All Life in Echo
Mrs Echo Koontz Miller died suddenly at her parents Echo home aged 32. Believed to be due to accidental wood alcohol. She was born at Umatilla, raised near Echo, and married to Echo merchant Charles H. Miller. She left a 4 year old child and two sisters. Funeral held at Echo.
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Miller
Umatilla
Echo
Echo Koonte Miller
J. H. Koontz
Eicho
Charles H. Miller
Echo Merchant
George & Miller of
Mre
F. W. Hendley
Aleaander Malecolm
Not Wanted Here Pedelty Arrested in Portland
Pedelty, once held in Portland on an alleged attempted murder charge, is not being sought in the area. Sheriff Taylor states no one matching Pedelty's description is being pursued and believes the horse stealing accusation may originate from another eastern Oregon county.
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Pedelty
Portland
Sheriff's Office
Taylor
Oregon Coun
The Very Hour to Start Cold Treatment
A health advisory urges immediate action at first signs of a cold. Delaying care can allow the illness to deepen, making recovery longer and more difficult. Early self care and prompt attention may shorten the duration of symptoms.
Umatilla County Campers Stop in La Grande
A party from Umatilla County on a Blue mountains camping tour halted in La Grande yesterday, after visiting Lehman Springs Desolation Lake Sumpter Baker City and other points. The group includes Edna Storey Gertrude Jordan Edith Nona Johnson Gertrude McCormmack Mr and Mrs Shutrum Cate Barnhart and Misa Bertha Yeend of Walla Walla.
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Umatilla County
Blue Mountains
la Grande
Fire at Water Street home causes little damage
Last evening a small blaze started in the kitchen of the W. J. Furnish residence on Water street and was extinguished by residents before firefighters arrived. An electric fat icon caused the fire. Central companies responded after an alarm was given. J T Brown reports engineer Frank C. Kelsay will arrive tomorrow morning to meet with the water board on gravity water system survey.
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W. J. Furnish
Water Street
J. T. Brown
Frank C. Kelsay
The
Water Board
Grouse Hunt Trip Launched by Ferguson and DeSpain
Charles J. Ferguson and Al DeSpain departed this afternoon by team for the Meacham mountains to hunt grouse for a week, starting a hunting trip and noting travel plans and duration.
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Charles J. Ferguson
al Despain
Meacham
Turn Flattery Inside Out Equals Slander Warning
A provocative aphorism warns that praising someone to seem insincere can become a form of slander. The saying highlights the fine line between flattery and false claims that damage reputations.
Tea decision hangs on choice to drink or refuse
A brief note presents a dilemma about whether to take tea, suggesting mixed feelings about consuming the beverage and the potential consequences of choosing or declining.
Oregon Lighthouse Threatened by Sea Erosion
An Newport report warns Cape Foulweather lighthouse may sink as a growing coastal cavern undercuts the rock neck. The 80 foot tower endures heavy spray and hurricane winds while brick walls shrink from 8 feet to 14 inches by erosion, with the fate of the point uncertain.
Pendleton Voters Likely to Back Gravity Water System
Pendleton residents would back a gravity water system by a landslide if they faced a vote now. The city water has run dirty for two days, blamed on wing wall work near the levee. Repairs will take weeks, so consumers must endure the condition.
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Pendleton
J. T. Brown
The
Water Commission
Railway progress to Grangeville and Sydney fleet news
Dr. W F Galbraith reports the east approach to Sawyer Canyon bridge finished last Saturday. An engine crossed the structure Sunday and the first car load of steel for the Grangeville extension was moved over yesterday. Track laying to begin today with plans to reach Grangeville quickly. Sydney fleet in wireless contact with the city awaiting arrival tomorrow morning. Messages of welcome sent by the mayor and governor general to Admiral Sperry.
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W. F. Galbraith
Vollmer
Negperce
Sawyer Canyon Bridge
Grangeville
Lewiston
Sydney
Australia
Admiral Sperry
Logging road blasting accident kills Swede at Palouse
Charles Peterson known as Swede was instantly killed east of Palouse Washington while blasting stumps on a logging road for Potlatch Lumber company when a stump section struck him.
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Potlatch Lumber Company
Palouse
Wash
Charles Peterson
Brothers Reunite After 25 Years In Oregon Farm Tale
George Bowers of Davenport Wash traveled to Baker City Oregon to locate his long lost brother William Bowers believed to be ill and in poverty. They reunited in an old shack and plan to return to Davenport where William will receive care. The meeting, described as poignant, marks a rare life story of family ties amid hardship. Also Baker City adopts manual training in public schools with Prof. McNeal of Wisconsin to lead the program.
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George Bowers
Davenport
Will
West
Wash
Bowers
Lane County
Oregon
Geo. Bowers
Elder Bowers
William Bowers
Pendleton
Spring Holl Jow
Taylor
Iothera
Baker City
Baker Herald
Portland
Board of Education
J. N. McNeal
Menominee
Wis
Barter, a free handout sparks clash at the counter
A quarrel erupts as a bartender scolds a small man for taking matches without paying. The man retorts by asking if fees apply to matches and mocks the bartender’s business sense, suggesting he obtain items as he does. The exchange turns pointed and tense.
Alaska Wheat 9 Harvested told by Juliaetta farmer
Fred McConnell reported from Juliaetta that Alaska wheat is in harvest with trials showing potential tripling of yield over ordinary wheat. A small 40 pound seed per acre produced 35 bushels, with 700 acres already cut. Seed demand is high as shipments to fill orders continue. The grain will be mill tested at Juliaetta and could reach 82 percent gluten.
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Alaska
Adams
Sam Bigham
American Ridge
United States
Johnson Mill
Juliaetta
McConnell
Northern Pacific
Juliaetta Fe
Minnesota
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Snider
Standard Grocery Co
Court St
Golden Rule
Echo Miller
Pioneers
Koontz
Pendleton Academy
Seattle
Edward Emil
Rosie Aranson
F&s
Tallman & Co
Furnish Home
Kelsay
Mike Schilling
City Property
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court. St
Pendleton, Ore
United States Depository
Lghthouse
Cape Foulweather
Newport
Steunenberg
Washington
Ils
Baker
Roosevelt
Boston
Lewiston Paper
Fred McConnell
East Oregonian
Cornelius
Park and Alder Streets
Cornelius Free
Furoplan
N. K. Clarke, Mgr
C. W. Cornelius
Geo
Kurrle
Frank Tullis
Pendleton Cash Market
Umatilla Meat Co
Stetson
Max Baer
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