Walla Walla News Highlights Local Visitors and Events
Walla Walla visitors include F M Canfield from Heppner and E H Swisher at Hotel St George. A marriage license was granted to P G Graham and Edith Grove of Umatilla County. Notables Coffem and Barron seen in Stock Inspector Bean’s area, and Grand Master Andrews of Portland joined L O O F events. Several locals return from travels to California Seattle and Portland. pastor L R Spaulding to fill pulpit. Miss Grace Steen back from Pendleton. widespread notes of harvest and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Q. Rust
Walla Walla
F. M
W. McKinzle
R. J. Boday
F. M. Calander
P. G. Graham
Edith Grove
Umatilla Coun
George Hartman
Jessie
Sound
Portland
L. R. Spaulding
Hood River
John Uren
Thompson Street
M. B
Walla Walla Statesman
Grace Steen
Pendleton
H. V. Carpenter
Eldred Watfie
Seattle
Labor Day Half Holiday Business Closures
Businesses will close for a half holiday on Labor Day at noon with one day of grace. The post office will observe the holiday and operate only from 9 to 10 in the forenoon.
Straw Day Barbecue A Longstanding Walla Walla Event
A historic Straw Day barbecue returns in Walla Walla with plans for a large crowd and six oxen to feed the throng. The festival, now in its second city edition, includes a straw yell and dogerell created by the organizing committee led by college students seeking better roads and community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Main Street
Walla Walla
Four Horses Fall Into Lake Near Enterprise
Russell Stickney tending sheep for George Bower in the Enterprise area led four horses tied together along a mountain trail when they toppled into a lake. He jumped in to save them but nearly lost his life and emerged discouraged from attempting such a packing job again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Stickney
George Bower
Enterprise
Stickney
Wallowa
Neagle Bros Report Very Busy Season in Medford
Neagle Bros at Water and Cottonwood streets report brisk overall business with heavy activity in repair of boilers engines threshers and farm machinery. East Oregonian notes record wagon sales including Winona wagons buggies and hacks and anticipation of a car shipment. The firm reports selling more Russell engines than before and currently supplying rigs for sheepmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neagle Bros
East Oregonian
Russell
Saddle found. police hold unclaimed Indian rig in depot
A saddle found by Policeman Fee at the O R N depot waiting room has been kept in the ticket office for days with no claimant. The saddle, marked with the names Rigby and G Miller, is believed to be an Indian’s rig and cost about 25 to 30 dollars new. It will be returned to the owner when he appears and claims it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Wyrick
First Presbyterian Church
Robert J. Diven
Fee
Hoffman and McAfee wed in Pendleton ceremony
Friday afternoon Frank 8 Hoffman and Miss Jessie B McAfee were united in marriage by Rev John Uren They are well known in Pendleton where they reside The groom is a transfer clerk for the O R & N Company They left last night for the coast to spend some weeks before returning to Pendleton to establish their future home.
Building Fund Pledged For World Fair Project
A community committee allocates half the funds needed for a new building at the World’s Fair. Officials cite progress on fundraising and target a completed structure to support museum displays and event spaces during the exposition.
Diverse Divorce and Land Suit Heads at the Court
At the courthouse today two divorce actions were filed by Letikamis against Palamat Hibbi. The plaintiff seeks restraining order on land sale and half of farm proceeds plus alimony of $20 monthly. Also Pond ve McElroy et al involve Annie Pond WaLitePum seeking title to an allotment land formerly owned by Unyot. Belmann vs Riemann and Pattia White Riemann vs L A Riemann seek $1500, alleging misused funds from Everett property sale. On record, bakery transfer involving L A Reimann to Jennie Pitts Helm for $1400 is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letikamis
Umatilia Reservation
Pond Ve McElroy
Annie Pond
B. F McElroy
Annie McKie
Ta-ta-ha-ma
Goodman
Unyot
Annie Sully
Toemi
Belmann Ve. Riemann
Pattia White
Riemann
Va. L. A
Everett
L. A
Correction on O R N excursion rate date notice
An East Oregon notice corrects a prior error about an O R N special excursion rate. The $7.45 to Portland and return applies only on Wednesday September 3 with tickets sold at the flat Gate on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oregon
Portland
One Cent Postage Bill Fails to Pass
No One Cent Letter Postage. The bill for one cent postage on first class matter will not become law due to potential government revenue loss. The ad then touts Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach issues, digestion, and bowel health, urging readers to try a bottle.
Embezzlement Charge Stuns Pendleton Union Trade Hangers
Frank P Fowler is wanted in Pendleton Oregon on embezzlement charges tied to the Trades Council Painters Decorators and Paper Hangers of America. A $15 reward is posted with Sheriff T D Taylor describing Fowler as about 30, six feet tall, 165 pounds with light brown hair and stutter. Tools valued at $40 were last seen with him. He left Pendleton for Athena but has not been heard from. He is believed to have taken Fred Langever’s painting and paper hanging tools. If found, Fowler should be arrested and wired to the sheriff at his expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Fowler
Pen- San
Sity
Tony
Tera
Pendleton
Athena
Fred Langever
Fowler
Taylor
Haven
Trades Council and
Painters, Decorators
Hoffard Anderton Bride-To-Be In City Nuptials
County Clerk W D Chamberlain joins R G Hoffard and Miss Carrie F Anderson for an afternoon ceremony. Rev Robert Diven to perform the evening wedding. Hoffard, a traveling rep for Toledo Fence Co, hails from California with the bride from Malheur City. California reports ex Governer Judd as Democratic candidate opposing Pardee. Sir Thomas Lipton to renew challenge for America's Cup.
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Myrtle Creek
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Heathman
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D. B. Waffle
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Tallman & CO
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Berquist
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