Special Train To Freewater At Eight A.M.
Pendleton business people will ride a special train to Freewater for the peach day celebration and socializing with eastern visitors. Train departs at eight tomorrow morning and returns early evening. A guarantee of 160 was required by the railroad, with earlier efforts by H C Wills bringing 30 to 40 signatures before securing the trip.
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Hare
Pendicton
Pendleton
Freewater
East
H. ¢. Wills
Pendleton Plans Day Trip To Freewater Excursion
Seventy seven passengers were secured by noon and organizers decided to charter a train and arrange air travel once the remaining 23 riders are pledged. The trip to Freewater in the morning and back in the evening lets Pendleton residents enjoy events throughout the day. District falls events are set for September 28 to 29 drawing Pendleton participation.
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Freewater
Pendleton
Casunty
Briggs Declines Principalship for Local High School
The school board remains headless after Prof. A. L. Briggs refused the principal post. A letter from Briggs to clerk H. Bickers denies acceptance. He has since been offered roles at Tempe and Ashland normal schools and will likely accept one. Other candidates remain under consideration for the position.
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A. L. Briggs
Prof. Briggs
H. BE. Bickers
Briggs
Tempe
Arizona
Ashland
Biggs
Itme
Northwest Storm Causes Little Local Damage
A large rainstorm visited the northwest Saturday night and Sunday morning but caused minimal damage in Walla Walla County. Crops suffered little with standing grain mostly unharmed, wheat largely harvested or stored, and farmers likely urged to move grain to warehouses. In the Palouse region aged grain and fruit were harmed, while the main damage noted was washouts on the Northern Pacific line between Connell and Hatton, with no bridges reported damaged.
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Wallia Walla
Walla Walla
Thija
Northern Pacific
Connell
Hatton
Mineral Record Breaker From Death Valley Tale
A Greenwater Times item describes a discovery seven miles west of Greenwater, a white unknown mineral with about 60 percent moisture. Locals say chemists have passed it by, yet the strange formation starts from a well-beaten path once made by wild sheep.
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Death Valley
Greenwater Times
Greenwater
Erroneous scalp scouring fails dandruff cure
A health notice warns against the belief that daily scalp scrubbing cures dandruff. It explains dandruff stems from a germ and only Newbro's Herpicide kills the germ, allowing hair to grow naturally. Sold by druggists with samples by mail from The Herpicide Co Detroit.
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Newbro
Herseldie
Bondic
Stampe
Herpicide Co
Detroi
Mich
A. C. Kooppen & Broa
Desert mystery yields water from rock like stone
Cr Patrick traced a burro to a desert site where a dry white material held 60 percent moisture. He tested it by lighting with a match and observed it melt away to reveal water, suggesting a rock to water transformation that aided wildlife in a waterless area.
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Cr. Patrick
Patrick
Saloon license denied in unincorporated Idaho district
The Belgrave saloon license was denied today by Judge W. W. Woods as a test case under a new law allowing county commissioners to grant licenses. Evidence showed a school across the road and a lumber camp near the site, with the decision suggesting liquor traffic may be limited to towns with police protection. The saloon applicant considers appealing to the state supreme court.
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Coeur d'Alene
Belgrave
W. W. Woods
B. R. Lewis Lumber Company
State Supreme Court
Water Dues Notice From La Grande City Council
The water committee warns that many leading city figures are in arrears and will have water shut off on a set date unless payments are current. About 1600 dollars in back rent is owed, with enforcement by Mayor Richardson and the water superintendent to reduce delinquencies to zero by strict ordinance enforcement.
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la Grande
Prioe
Water Committee
Richardson
Sowlins Moves to Portland Real Estate Move Details
J F Nowlin formerly of this city relocates from Klamath Falls to Portland and enters the real estate business there after serving as county school superintendent here. He had previously been in Pendleton and the real estate field. Dog and Pony Show Goeptry’s company performs in Pendleton September 14, touted as one of the best road acts and expected to draw strong crowds.
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Sowlins
Portland
J. F. Nowlin
Klamath Falls
Pendleton
Goeptry
Lyman Killed by Lightning on Farm Haystack
Springfield August 27 John T. Lyman former legislator was struck by lightning and killed while covering a haystack on his farm this morning.
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Springfield
John T. Lyman
Suit Filed For Balance On Threshing Bill
Charles Nelson filed suit to collect 72.48 on a 2006 threshing bill balance. The action is brought by Billiman & Pruitt with the court action seeking the amount due.
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Charles Nelson
Billiman & Pruitt
Forster Han Toppenish Job
Robert Forster of the Pendleton mill won a $3000 contract in Toppenish Washington to supply lumber for a new school building. The bid was competitive among mills in western Washington, and Pendleton mill output is noted as a positive reflect on the firm’s capabilities.
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Toppenish, Wash
Robert Forster
Pendleton Planing Mille
Toppenah
Western
Washin
Pendleton
Exciting Umatilla Baseball Game Amid Wind Gusts
In Umatilla Oregon on Sunday afternoon a baseball game was played between the regular nine and a pickup team of railroad men and locals. The regulars won 12 to 4 despite gusty wind. Headlines note Mable Ames clerking for Pound & Sons and Captain Thomas of the steamer Relief visiting town. A birth announced, and saloons were closed all day Sunday per Prosecting Attorney Phelps.
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By Owler
Elgin
Pound & Sons
Jon
Brownelks
Fone
Portland
Thomas
Umatilla
Mable Ames
J. H. Pound & Sons
Relief
Yester
C. H. Skinner
Hermiston
D. C. Brownell Yeaterday
Land
le Brownell
Phelps
J. W. Lennox
Anna O'Connell
Baseball Next Sunday in Hermiston Clash
A Hermiston ball game is set for next Sunday afternoon against L company’s famed players. Manager Paslay and Captain Lee Drake expect a victory despite some players being away. The lineup includes Baker catcher Lorimer pitcher Hoover first Alexander second Drake short Hartman third King left Collin center Greiner right. They travel on train No 1 and return on train No 4. All team members must report for practice tomorrow.
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Hermiston
Company L
Seaside
Paslay
Lee Drake
Baker
Lorimer
Hoover
Alexander
Drake
Hartman
King
Colline
Greiner
Boy suffers injuries in blast at local office
The seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Wells of Echo was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital after an explosion at Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co. offices yesterday afternoon. His eyes, fingers, and head were injured. he was not believed to be in serious condition and rested easily today.
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L. D. Wells
Echo
St. Anthony's Hospital
Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Company
Excellent Address on Temperance Phases at Court
Nichola discusses legal phases of temperance, E D Nichols of Boise argues against saloon licenses as unconstitutional. Judge Artman of Indiana cited in debate, Nichols entertains audience with his energetic address before the court. Marriage license issued to Rice S Foreman and Flora J Jones.
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E. D. Nichols
Bole
Rice
Foreman
Flora J. Jones
Star Theater Crowded For New Comedy Drama Reveng e
The Star theater was crowded last night for a three act comedy drama titled Revenge performed by a clever company. The moving pictures were new and up to date. The same play will be shown tonight.
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Star Theater
Kilmer Swamp Root Offered As Kidney Remedy
An old advertisement extols Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims heart disease and other ailments stem from kidney issues, promises relief from frequent urination and night awakenings, and offers sample bottles and a free book by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton
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