Two More Splendid Exhibits for Fair Prepared
Weston Mountain will send a display of produce at the Morrow-Umatilla county fair next month. Freewater commercial club will exhibit peaches showcased at Peach Day, placed in cold storage for preservation and shipment here. President Cohen and Secretary Flic Gerald secured both exhibits after an east county excursion. Secretary Keefe of the local commercial association urged citizens to contribute. The Weston mountain display will feature a variety of grains fruits and vegetables. The peaches were praised as the best specimens seen by Secretary Fitsterald and will be shown in fall week.
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Morrow-Umatilla
Cohen
Flic Gerald
Weston
Weston Mountain
Freewater Commerce Club
Keefe
Local
Commercial Association
Westen Vesmering
Invests in Georgia starts for south foot journey
New York couple Mr and Mrs Ernest Spencer of Port Chester walk toward Waycross Georgia with two children in a buckboard. They sold possessions to buy a ten acre farm at Waycross for climate treatment. After cash ran out they began a long foot voyage through New Jersey and Pennsylvania hoping to reach the farm in about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ernest Spencer
Portchester
N. Y
Waycross
Spencer
Georgia
Staten Talund
Staten Island
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Newsy Notes of Pendleton Highlights and Odds
Wheat prices eased at midweek with buyers posting 69 cents per bushel while market chatter notes a Grand Jury session set for September 4 and witnesses being summoned. Ten acres north of Stan Held sold for 4500 dollars in a deed recorded today to J EB Vandermeuler. Blanch Brown and Edward H Brown were the sellers. Two drunks, E J Sullivan and Frank Williams, pleaded guilty and drew three days in jail. Judge Gerald Fite ordered the sentences. Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Bucking Horse secured for the Round-up, described as the West’s finest riderless claim, and Joe Berger of Central IA, once a Huck atroo, lost a game breaking Washington Strty league strikeout record with 18 whiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Stan- Held
Blanch Brown
Eward H. Brown
J. EB. “Vandermeuler
Fite Gerald
E. J. Sullivan
Frank Williams
Two Marriage Licenses Issued Yesterday
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to Bernie Edward Bowman and Mollie Ann Curran in this city. A second license went to Morticode G. Everett of Rathdrum Idaho, on the same day, with Margaret M. Johnson listed as Levi Johnson’s daughter of Milton. Pruitt Purchases an Atp W C E Pruitt deputy district attorney now speeds through streets in a new Overland automobile bought yesterday from Clifford Morgan a well known colonizer.
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Bernie Edward Bowman
This City
Mollie Ann Curran
Morticode G. Everett
Rathdrum
Idaho
Margaret M. Johnson
Levi Johnson
Milton
Pruitt
Atp
W. C. E. Pruitt
Attornney
Clifford
Morgan
Colonier
Change in Telephone Office at Local Central Station
Miss Lauren Schilke, chief operator at the local telephone central since last May, has been transferred to Baker to hold a similar position. Her replacement here will be Mixes Potrooy Rankin, formerly slice chief operator, as Miss Schilke left for Baker this morning.
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Lauren Schilke
Central Station
Baker
Mixes Potrloy Rankin
Slice
Merchants sue W A Krebs for unpaid merchandise
Greenbaum Bros of Louthwile KP sue in theental Court against W A Krebs alleging two separate bills of goods delivered last year remain unpaid. They seek judgment for 250.74 dollars plus interest, with Peterson Wilson and attorneys for the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbaum Bros
Louthwile
Fntal
W. A. Krebs
Homecoming Day Named at Umatilla County Fair
Secretary FitzGerald announced at the fair this morning that Monday of fair week will be labeled Homecoming Day. He invites former residents of the county and city to return for celebrations with special events and a program featuring invited speakers and local dignitaries.
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FitzGerald
Marren-Umatilla County Fair
Anderson
Fretwater Kiesbeoth
Invingtifen
Carter's Brother in Maattle Case Headlines Local Trial
The article reports Charles H. Carter facing murder defense with his brother a prominent attorney. It notes strong family resemblance and questions about evidence, plus references to Pendleton and Astoria Centennial advertising and Moorhouse Indian photos. Also mentions wrestler Kid Weston seeking a 125-pound match in Pendleton Round-Up with a $200 side bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Aligenee
Charles H. Carter
Bellingham
Bill ‘Garter
A. Om
Commel
Henry
Drake
Kid Weston
Wisconsin
Cnast
Joe Keys Harvester
Weston
Fecapes from Moving Train Capture Local Sheriff’s Attention
Sheriff J. D. Wynn of Glendive Montana reports a developing incident after being notified by authorities about a subject named L. T. Rous. The details remain unclear as investigators assess the scene and determine next steps.
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Sheriff's Office
J. D. Wynn
Glendive
Montana
L. T. Rous
Escape by Jump From Moving Train Near Buse
An 18-year-old boy picked up in Montana on horsestealing charges escaped by leaping from a moving train while climbing toward a mountain near Buse. Sheriff Wren in Walla Walla received the youth from Deputy Sheriff Funk after the train halt. The Montana officer wrote that the boy slipped to the toilet area and crawled through a train window at about midnight.
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Seat
Montana
Buse
Wren
Walla Walla
Funk
Toav
One Drink Law Stricken From Waycross Ordinance
Waycross Georgia will not enact a one drink limit as part of the liquor ordinance. Aldermen struck a clause that defined being under the influence after one drink, avoiding a city crackdown on patrons seen in public places. The revised rule aims to curb public sips from bottles carried in pockets or bags.
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Waycross
Calvin W. Parker
Union Depot
Why We Have Pires Fire Risks and Home Safety
An examination warns of losses from fire totaling millions and lives lost yearly due to careless factory practices. It cites dirt rubbish oily waste and matches, unsafe housekeeping, dark hallways, and tenants using matches amid rubbish piles as major hazards.
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Fleomean
Dirk
Omar
Edward
Croker
Arson Suspect Tied to Hypnotic Influence Case
Jersey City authorities charge Charles Oestrigher with setting fire to the Amerin Trim mite factory in North Bergen on July 24. The case involves August Pincher of Fideher and Spifielseh and other associates, linked to hypnotic influence and alleged sexual indecency.
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Jersey City
N. J
Orien Dietricher
Oader
Charles Oestrigher
Amerin Trimmite Company
North Bergen
Chatreichee Dasern
August Pincher
Fideher & Spifielseh
Oteern
sSolfelseh
Pischer
Drson
Solfelgeh
Ieeagen
Taft Commutes Forbes Leniency in Goon Case
President Taft commuted the punishment of Harry Forbes a former fighter tied to the Murray gang scandal that hoisted profits in the Middle West from fake hare racing schemes. Forbes will become a deputy sheriff of Cook County Illinois after a fine of 40 pounds was imposed.
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Washingt
Taft
Laeyer
Harry Forbes
Civage Prlor
Muhray
Middle West
Forbes
Forber
Cook County
Illinois
Federation of Democratic Precinct Clubs Form in Washington
The federation of democratic precinct clubs of the United States filed articles of incorporation in Washington with Senator Owen of Oklahoma and Camberlain of Oregon among others as incorporators. The charter describes the federation as perpetual and its object as promoting self-government.
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Petoration Tncorprprites
Washington
Federation of Democratic
Precinct Claba
United States
Owen
Oklahoma
Camberlain
Oregon
Eagles Regulars Elect Their Official Slate
In San Francisco on August 25 the Eagles Regulars at the Bagley convention chose their officers and trustees. Named were Frank Horing of South Bend as president, John Parry as secretary, Finley McRae of Helena as treasurer, with A. D. Sanders of Spokane as trustee. Cleveland was awarded the next convention site.
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San Francisco
Calif
Frank Horing
South Bend
Ind
John Parry
Finley McRae
Helena
Tronsurer
A. D. Sanders
Spokane
Wash
Cleveland
Ohio
Purses Set For Sunday Matinee Round Up Riding Club
Round-Up Riding and Driving club plans a Sunday matinee with three harness events and four running races. Purse receipts will be split among events to reward competitors. Highlights include a Luckmare versus Ghangrow match and races featuring owners Mrs. Alex Manning Frank Nodo and Aily Roesch. Start time 1 00 p m.
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Luckmare
Alex Manning
Frank Nodo
Aily Roesch
Pittsburg Snipper Case Shocks City Theater District
Police say a man known as the Philip Sniper was arrested after a trunk discovery tied him to multiple thefts and hair snipping incidents around Pittsburg theaters and amusement parks. Victims, all local residents, were reportedly targeted for hair thefts and a related assault on Florence Timmerman on Pith Avenue. The suspect operated for months, officials state.
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Phishurs
Hibben
Milton
Frank Ricker
Florence Timmerman
Pith
St Pollo
Pittsburg
Ricker
Katplh Dusjiin Returns After Meehan Trip
A terse note records Katplh Dusjiin, described as a meesinger boy, returning from Meehan where he had gone for a stooge hunt. The fragment hints at travel and a local search or errand without providing further details.
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Katplh Dusjiin
Meesinger
Meehan
Perlis
Discipleship of Ingersoll Obituary Shown in Piney County
Andrew J. Abies of Crystal Springs dies at age 38 after a deathbed affirmation of infidelity. He was born September 28, 1885, lived on the Johnson farm, and survived by his second wife and three daughters. The report highlights his free thinker stance and eccentricities in the local community.
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Rome
Piney County
Watch
Andrew J. Abies
Johnson Farm
Crystal Springs
Vel
Uireesana
Roe
Abia
Where She Drew the Line at the New Theater
A brief tale by Ben Troxvato mocks the theater’s unpopularity. A box-holder’s wife seeks a cook but the theater worker refuses to share the box. John Corbin notes this in Worlds Work for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Theater
Ben Troxvato
John Corbin
Trimble elected commander in chief of G A R
Rochester August 26 Judge Harvey Trimble won the Grand Army of the Republic election to become commander in chief at the annual gathering. He leads the veterans as they meet in the city.
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Rochester
N. Y
Harvey Trimble
Grand Army of the Republic
Bees disrupt service at German Lutheran church
A swarm of honey bees forced the Rev Ambrose Gootwella and the German Lutheran congregation at Gron Point Easturb to hold services outside the church. The preacher fled as volunteers failed to clear the door while the swarm buzzed in front of the building.
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Chicago
Gron Point
Ambrose Gootwella
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Jalil
Wiggs
Cabbage Patch
Kinepin
Berger
Joe Berger
Huckatroo Twirler
Centralia
Pendletonlius
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Mille
Moorhouse
Waycross Council
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Alta Street
Mena
Robert G. Ingersoll
Mr. Ables
Ingersoll
Dale
Rothwell
Optometrist
W. E. Hanscom
G. AL RK
North Seach
T. J. Potter
Portland
Ash Street Dock
Aino
Hassalo
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company
Wm. McMurray
Ore
Phone Main
E. Alta
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