Stangier Home Almost Destroyed by Night Fire
A lamp dropped on the stairs ignited clothing in the stairway of Mrs. August Stangier’s home at 615 Mark Street around 11 o clock. The fire damaged the structure and much furniture, with estimated losses between 600 and 1000 dollars. Fire Chief Vaughan assisted, and companies No. 3 and another outside company fought the blaze, but the house was left largely demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Stangier
Mark Street
Tangler Arcée
Stangier House
John Vaughan
No. 3
North Side Company
Firefighters Save House as Blaze Reaches Interior
Damaged but contained fire tribute notes firefighters worked to save the home and prevent spread. The crew prevented further damage, and the structure remained largely intact despite the serious blaze.
Lee Street Bridge Closure For Repairs Across County
County judges toll announced the Lee street bridge will be damaged for several days while repairs are made. The bridge is now in dangerous condition and new bents will be placed on the county portion, necessitating a brief traffic closure. Judge Gilliland says replacement next spring is likely, with plans to make it last through winter.
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Lee Street
Gillfand
Knight boy kicked by horse at Knight Bros ranch
Ralph Knight fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs G W Knight was kicked in the face by a horse at the Knight Bros ranch around noon today. He sustained cuts and scratches with no bone injury and was brought to town by Alfie Knight while Dr Ringo attended him. He was knocked insensible by the kick and later recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph ‘Knight
G. W. Knight
Alfie Knight
Ringo
Oregon’s lone delegate heads to national Farmers Union meet
The only Oregon delegate to the national convention of the Farmers' Cooperative union, to meet this week in Fort Worth, Texas, is F. A. Sikes of Milton. He passed through last evening on his way south. Oregon has weak union strength but progressive Milton residents sent a delegate to ensure representation. Washington sent several delegates, reflecting a larger membership.
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Oregon
Farmers’ Cooperative Union
Ft. Worth
Texas
F. A. Sikes
Milton
Washington
Elevator moved from Freewater to Peacock flour mill
A long unused Pacific Coast elevator building at Freewater is being relocated to the Peacock flour mill. It is rolling on rollers and is now halfway across the flat toward the mill.
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Freewater
Peacock Flour Mill
Peacock Mill
Bowerman Hotel Manager Goes to Centerville Farm
Judd Fish, manager of the Bow man hotel, left today for Centerville in Wasco county where he owns an extensive farm. Harvesting is now in progress there and he expects to supervise the work for a short time.
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Judd Fish
Bowman Hotel
Centerville
Wasco County
Pendleton water system disguided urges strong action
The Oregonian editorial urges Pendleton to fight for Umatilla river water rights. It warns against surrendering to the power company, advocates taking water by appropriation, and proposes using the assessor to value and tax water rights to fund state institutions.
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The
Portland Oregonian
Pendleton
Umatilla
Reward for information sparks wheat advertising drive
Reports from Juliwetta describe a flood of letters about a new wheat and a $20 solicited per bushel, with 100 letters received yesterday from as far east as Delaware and south to Mexico, while local farmers debate prospects. A $100 reward is offered for information on Eph Liam Nedberg of Cumberland Wis who vanished at Umatilla station on August 6. He is 63, 6 feet tall, 134 pounds, with dark hair and Swedish accent. Address G H Hedberg Ashland Oregon.
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Juliwetta
Delaware
Mexico
Ephtlam Nedberg
Cumberland
Wis
Umatilla
Cumberland State Bank
G. H. Hedberg
Ashland
Ore
Mrs Norton to Teach Voice at Pendleton Academy
Mrs. Anna Selkirk Norton of this city has been visiting Seattle with Rex Reach. She will begin the school year at the Fischer school of music in Walla Walla and will spend two days weekly in Pendleton conducting the voice culture department of Pendleton Academy.
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Anna Selkirk Norton
Seattle
Rex Reach
Walla Walla
Fischer School of Music
Pendleton
Voice Cultura
Two New Picture Shows Under Construction in Town
Two additional moving picture theaters are under construction and near completion. Peter Medernach is preparing a west side Main street site with equipment already purchased and aims to open by September 1. Joe Lindsey will operate a second theater at the former Rainier beer hall, next to Medernach.
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Peter Medernach
Ting
Main Street
Medernach
Joe Lindsey
Rainier Beer Hall
Pioneer Woman Mrs. Fell Visibly Ill at Home
Mrs. C. B. Fell, a well known pioneer woman of the city, lies seriously ill at her north side river home. Her sons, Dr. Harley Fell of Portland and Walter Fell of the John Day country, are at her bedside this week.
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C. B. Fell
City
Harley Fell
Portland
Walter Fell
Indian woman Stella Williams fined by judge for repeated arrests
Stella Williams a young Indian woman was arrested last night for drunkenness and fined five dollars this morning by Judge FitzGerald. It was her third arrest within a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Willams
FitzGerald
Alaska wheat letters flood report from Potlatch area
The fall experiments mention the famed Alaska wheat with 700 acres in the Potlatch country. The report notes a flood of correspondence exceeding four hundred letters daily about Alaska wheat testing and related efforts.
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Alaska
Helene Suain
Alaska Wheat for Fair Display Secured by Banker
Alaska wheat has arrived for the district fair and will be displayed. The wheat was secured by W L Thompson of the Commercial National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
W. L. Thompson
The
Commercial National Bank
Daughter Born to County Treasurer Bradley Family
A daughter was born this forenoon to County Treasurer and Mrs. G. W. Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ww. Bradley
Sheriff Taylor Attends State Sheriffs Meeting in Astoria
Sheriff T. D. Taylor travels to Astoria to participate in a statewide sheriffs meeting, representing the county and discussing law enforcement issues with peers.
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T. D. Taylor
Astoria
The
Gymnasium at Commercial Association Hangs on Director
No steps have been taken to appoint a director for the Commercial association gymnasium as indoor sports season approaches. The gym with 1200 dollars of equipment may idle this year though past efforts funded by dues and events kept it afloat. Local supporters urge securing a competent director to run programs and make the venture pay expenses, noting the gym’s past success and interest in the community.
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Commercial Association
Ambiguous Tea Policy Sparks Shopper Dispute
A consumer notes a grocer refunds money if the tea is poor while Mke Schilling's Dest is mentioned. the shopper implies payment terms tied to product satisfaction, though details are unclear.
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Mke Schilling
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F&s
Talima & Co
Ralph Knight
Knight Bros
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Frank B. Clopton & CO
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Pendleton, Ore
United States Depository
Pendleton Water System
Assessors
Boards of Equalization
State of
the State University
Agricultural College
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Ephham Hedberg
Mrs. Norton
Pendleton Academy
C. B
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Boston
East Oregonian
Jose
L. Adler, Bros. & Co
L. Adler &Bros
the Cornelius
Cornelius, Park and Alder Atreets
Cornelius Free
Europlan
N. K. Clarke, Mgr
C. W. Cornelius
Geo
Kurrle
Frank Tullis
Pendleton Cash Market
Umatilla Meat Co
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