Prohibitionists to mark 40th anniversary in Chicago
Chicago Aug 19 Prohibitionists from across the nation plan a September 22 event in Chicago for the 40th anniversary of their party There will be a temperance parade the following day with about 100 000 in line and 20 000 blue ribbonists expected Five surviving presidential candidates will attend John P St John Joshua Levering John G Woolley Silas C Swallow and Eugene Y Chafin years of their presidential runs are listed
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Chicago
National Headquarters
Prohibition
White House
John P. St. John
Olathe
Kart
Joshua Levering
Baltimore
Mil
John G. Woolley
Monolulu
Silas C. Swallow
Morrisburg
Eugene Y. Chafin
Horses for Sale in Pendleton
For sale good stock horses inquiring. Contact R Porter Pendleton Oregon to discuss available stock and prices.
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Inquirer
R. Porter
Pendleton
Oregon
Carps Caught Near Astoria Reach Record Size
A carp caught near Astoria weighed 60 pounds and measured 30 inches, its scales described as large as a silver dollar, marking a notable local catch.
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Astoria
Remarkable 100 Acre Farm Near Werton in Umit-Nn County
For 16000 dollars this property offers a prime 100 acre tract two miles from Werton with tillable soil and solid permanent value. Includes government bond-like security, 60 bushel wheat capacity, potential for vegetables or fruit, small orchard, sturdy wood house, barn for horses, wood shed, and other outbuildings. A home to be proud of, with $6000 down and balance at 7 percent.
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Umit- Nn
Werton
Rooth Howe
Balante
Peter West Dies at Old Home in Pendleton County
Peter West a Civil War veteran, noted divorce lawyer and local post commander, died at his Pendleton home aged 69 from diabetes. Born in Germany, he enlisted in 1864, served to 1866, and was active in G A R, Masons, Eagles, Redmen, and Knights of Pythias. Survived by a wife of many marriages and two sons, funeral set for Sunday with interment in Olney cemetery. The article also notes hog breed experiments in the valley and Mule Foot hogs’ suitability.
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Germany
Peter West
Pendleton
Salt Lake
America
Seventh Town Cavalry
Kit Carson Post
Masons, Eagles, Redmen
Knights of Pythias
E. P. H. West
Chicago
Nevada
Olney Cemetery
G A. R
Wileat Comes Up In Local Market
Bluestem Forty Fold Club reports a price shift as Wileat appears in the local market with 83 and a 19 percent rise.
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Bluestem Forty Fold Club
Shipping horses to Montana for Flathead Indian reservation use
William Conly shipped a carload of horses to Montana yesterday. The horses are intended for his sons who farm on the Flathead Indian reservation. Morgan to New York. Cole Morgan, a Hermiston notable, departs this evening for New York City for six weeks on behalf of Umatilla Irrigated Lands Company.
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Montana
William Conly
Flathead
Morgan
New York
Cole Morgan
New York City
Umatilla Irrigated Lands Company
Back From Desolation Lake Trip By O R N Officials
Mia Ben Bur roughs and son Ben H M Watkins of the O R N freight office with Miss Watkins sister return from a trip to Desolation lake.
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Mia
Ben Burroughs
Ben
H. M. Watkins
Miss Watkins
Desolation Lake
CAY FOR LABOR IS INDICATION OF PROSPERITY
Washington reports rising prosperity as evidence by labor appeals to the department of commerce and labor. Lincoln Nebraska’s secretary of the Commercial club notes a great need for skilled and common labor across the state. A La Crosse Wisconsin manufacturer now seeks ten or fifteen families of five children each, signaling improved conditions.
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Washington
Division of Information
Department of Commerce and Labor
West
Lincoln
New
W. 8. Whitten
Commercial Club of
Omaha
Nebraska
Last Quarterly Conference Arrives in Pendleton
Rev. Gabriel Sykes district superintendent for the Methodist church will arrive this evening to hold the fourth quarterly conference for the local church. There are two remaining Sundays in the pastoral year.
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Gabriel Sykes
Methodist Church
Pendleton
Repairing House on College Street Belonging to Vert
James Brink has been engaged this week in repairing a house on College street belonging to John Vert. The building has been raised and is being placed upon a stone foundation. A stone cellar with concrete floor and steps is also being constructed.
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James Brink
College Street
John Vert
Robert Fletcher Suffers Fractured Rib After Scuffle
Robert Fletcher is nursing a fractured rib after a scuffle last week or ten days ago. He only learned of the injury today when examined by a physician. The incident occurred during a disorderly encounter.
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Robert Fletcher
Hunting Trip with Gwinn Party Heads South
J H Gwinn left this morning for the mountains in the south end of the county with the Maloney Folsom punting party. They will be gone about two weeks and consist of J W Maloney, Harry Folsom, Wayne Maloney and Donald Rader.
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J. H. Gwinn
Maloney-Folsom
J. W. Maloney
Harry Folsom
Wayne Maloney
Donald Rader
Schuyler Wins Medal for Orderly Office at Union Depot
E. F. Schuyler, freight and passenger agent for the O. R. & N., received a medal from the railroad company for maintaining the most orderly office and depot during the year. He was stationed at Union that year.
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E. F. Schuyler
Union
Mule-Foot Hog Introduced in Idaho
Bolae Idaho reports the Mule-Foot hog being introduced in southern Idaho to become a versatile meat hog. It has mulelike hooves, thrives on alfalfa and grains, and is touted as immune to hog diseases including hog cholera. Experiments by Wayne Darlington at a ranch near the Loch River region are described as advancing the breed for profitable hog farming.
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Bolae
Idaho
Ioluho
Thie
Enatory
South Sea
Wayne Darlington
Wie Ranch
Darlington
Tic Loet River
Mackey
Arco
Sunday Debauch Fatal at Columbia River Beach
Stevenson Washington plasterer Jack Whalen aged 72 was found dead on the Columbia River beach near here after drinking from wages paid Saturday. An ex Civil War soldier he had a $1300 back pension and a letter of recommendation signed C L Gando. Fruit farmers near Eugene note Lane county fruit potential limited by orchard plantings.
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Stevenson
Jack Whalen
Columbia River
Bert Douglas
C. L. Gando
Fifth Street
Brief City Council Meeting Minutes
City council met briefly last night. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved, the treasurer's monthly report was read and referred to the finance committee, one small bill was ordered paid, and the meeting adjourned.
Money action filed in Umatilla circuit court
This morning Leon Cohen sues William Smiley in Umatilla county circuit court to recover an account due Peoples Warehouse exceeding 1200 dollars and another claim against LaDow & Peterson hardware for more than 200 dollars.
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Umatilla County
Leon Cohen
William Smiley
Peoples Warehouse
LaDow & Peterson Hardware Store
Supt Landers Returns to Post as City Leader
J. B. Landers resumes duties as city superintendent after a period away. Local officials welcome his return and outline plans for department reforms and community programs.
Landers starts prep for opening local schools
Portland summer work ends as Superintendent Landers returns to lead upcoming school term. Mrs Wall buys home at Alta and Marie from Cadwell for 1250 dollars, with BE Wade arranging the sale. Fields McNett wedding links Bertha McNett to Thad Fields in Waterville, officiated at Baptist church with Lettie and E M McNett as attendants, couple to reside in Waterville where Fields farms.
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Portland
Landers
Tweedy land case decision becomes final
Colin R. Eberhard, receiver of the La Grande land office, reports that the land office decision in A. F. Boyne versus T. J. Tweedy, cash entry 336-0109, will become final. The case, over land bought under a reservation sale, involved a contest claiming non residence and lack of improvement. The La Grande office ruled for Tweedy and the commission of the general land office upheld it. The contestant failed to appeal to the secretary of the interior, making the decision final.
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T. J. Tweedy
Colin R. Eberhard
la Grande
Land Office
A. F. Boyne
Mr. Tweedy
Commission of the General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Jeffries Wilt Hunt In Oregon Mountains
Eugene Oregon James J Jeffries champion pugilist and a Los Angeles party plan a hunting and fishing expedition up the McKenzie river 30 miles into the Cascades starting August 28 traveling by pack horses to Box Canyon 90 miles from the river fork. The group includes Alf Walker E W Hopperstead and several couples from Los Angeles with Walter Baker from Cottage Grove and Al Parker as cook.
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Eugene
Ore
James J. Jeffrien
Los Angeles
McKensie River
Cascades
Alf Walker
Jeffrion
Europe
McKenzie Bridge
Box Canyon
Jeffries
E. W. Hopperstead
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Bert
Stevil
Mr. Schumaker
Mr. Woodill
Walter Baker
Cottage Grove
al Parker
Forest Grove Sees No Current Houses for Rent
In Forest Grove there are no available houses for rent at the moment though residents and prospective tenants express strong demand. Empty listings reflect tighter housing supply with ongoing interest from locals seeking rental options.
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Forest Grove
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