School board convention called for Pendleton in 1908
County Superintendent F K Welles issues official call for a county school board convention at the Pendleton courthouse on December 1 1908 at 10 am. Directors and district clerks urged to attend with delegates and clerks eligible for two dollar warrants. program includes State Superintendent Ackerman and State Senator C J Smith. About 200 delegates expected and musical numbers planned. Henry Hudeman attended from Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welles
F. K. Wellee
Ackerman
C. J. Smith
M. L. Alkers
J. 8. Landers
W. L. van Nuye
Supt. Welles
Beohool
Pendleton
Frank K. Welles
Umatilla County
Early Cold Warning Urges Immediate Action
A medical advisory stresses treating a cold at first onset to prevent deeper infection. Delaying for hours may worsen symptoms and extend suffering. Rapid care is advised as soon as early signs appear.
Tea Guarantee Promises Quality and Quick Refunds
An advertisement promises no poor tea in packages bearing the Schillings Best name. If any tea is unsatisfactory, customers are instructed to return it for a refund. The copy emphasizes consumer protection and trust in the brand.
Funeral services for Harry Fowler conducted at residence
At 801 Court Street yesterday funeral rites for the late Candnctor Harry Fowler were led by Rev. A McKengle Meldirum with W L Van Nueva assisting. Pendleton lodge of Masons carried the remains to Olney cemetery where ritualistic services were held at the grave. Pallbearers included J H Robinson Bert Huffman Wm Temple T D Taylor J H Young and Lan McQuary.
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Court Street
Harry Fowler
A. McKengle Meldirum
W. L. van Nueva
Olney
Pendleton Lodge of Masons
J. H. Robinson
Bert Huffman
Wm. Temple
T. D. Taylor
J. H. Young
Lan McQuary
Nye area gains new VEW school district
At a Saturday boundary board meeting the VEW district was created near Nye. The new district covers roughly half of district 81’s southern area and includes previously unassigned territory. Opponents warned taxes would rise, threatening the district’s viability, while officials argued division was necessary.
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Nye
William McMurray to Entertain Local Men
The Umatilla County Publicity Committee will honor William McMurray, Harriman Line general passenger agent, with an elaborate Portland dinner next week at the Commercial Club. About 300 invitations were issued to leading Portland business men and boosters statewide. Souvenir copies of the Umatilla booklet will be priced at each plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
William McMurray
Harriman Line i
Oregon
Mc Murray
Portland
Two New Roads In West End Open Up Umatilla Area
County court approved building two roads near Umatilla tying into the river town as part of the Brownell and Government litigation projects. A petition for a Cabbage Hill road was rejected for improper presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Brownell
D. C. Brownell
Cabbage Hill
Weston Holds Quiet Election in Weston Oregon
Weston votes on ten mill tax to fund general expenses and to extend gravity water system. City ticket appears elected with Mayor G. W. Stages and councilmen D. M. Hiedmond H. A. Brandt Frank King for two years and others for one year. Also reports death of Mrs. J. A. Read and a senior class reception at the normal school chapel.
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Normal
Citizens
Samning
J. A. Read
Weston
Ore
G. W. Stages
D. M. Hiedmond
H. A. Brandt
Frank King
J. B. Blomgren
L. & Wood
A. Tarnes
Thia
Wis
Geer couple to move from Pendleton to Portland
Gov. T. T. Geer and Mrs Geer plan to leave Pendleton within two weeks and establish their future home in Portland. Geer has not settled on a single enterprise but holds several opportunities.
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Gov
Mrs
T. T. Geer
Pendleton
Portland
Gov. Geer
Walla Walla Theater Manager Sees Pendleton Potential
J. H. Catron of Walla Walla manager of the Keylor Grand theater visited Pendleton over Sunday on business. He believes Pendleton is a fine location for a theater and has his eyes longingly upon this city for that purpose.
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J. H. Catron
Walla Walla
Keylor Grand Theater
Pendleton
Marriage License Issued to Bergeon and Cader
Clerk Saling issued a marriage license on Saturday to George L. Bergeon and Miss Fannie Cader.
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Saling
Geo. L. Bergeon
Fannie Cader
New Steel Bridge Spans Bear Creek Near Ukiah
A county court contracted Saturday with A. Eberhart of Walla Walla for a 12 foot span steel bridge to replace the wooden, 14 year old structure known as High Bridge. The Bear Creek crossing will cost the county $980 and be installed at once to avoid failure over the 40 foot ravine.
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Bear Creek
Ukiah
Pilot Rock
A. Eberhart
Walla Walla
Columbia Bridge Company
Golden Rule Hotel Again Changes Stands
J A Peebler of Stage Gulch and H Branstetter, long linked with the Golden Rule, purchased the hotel through a Saturday deal and assume possession. The new owners plan improvements to the service, leveraging their broad acquaintance. Retiring proprietor H Popejoy will move to Woodburn Oregon for a new home.
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J. A. Peebler
Stage Gulch
H. (. Branstetter
H. ©. Popejoy
Woodburn
Oré
Popular Barber Weds Laura Nelson At Christian Church
William D. Humphrey and Laura E. Nelson were united in marriage Sunday at the Christian church with Rev. A. McKeagle Meldrum officiating. The ceremony was private with close friends, followed by a brief honeymoon trip east. The bride, a popular businesswoman, and the groom, a well known barber, were congratulated by many in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Humphrey
Laura E. Nelson
Christian Church
A. McKeagle Meldrum
Rey
McKenzie
Investing the Land Office continues on page one
The article discusses bookkeeping concerns and reassures there will be no shortage in Roberts accounts as he can secure funds to cover any due amounts. An agent may be sent to check matters, but officials believe nothing criminal is involved and dismiss rumors of threats of self harm.
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Robert
Roberts Himalf
Smythe Slightly Improves After Stroke In Arlington
A Smythe of Arlington, a leading sheepman and father of Dan P. Smythe, is slightly better after a stroke left him near death weeks ago. His son, who visited, says the improvement is slight and no strong recovery is hoped. M H Markman, who has been organizing the interstate telephone company, left for California to spend the winter.
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A Smythe
Arlington
Dan P. Smythe
Smythe
M. H. Markman
Interstate Telephone Company
California
Cunningham Sheep Company Buys Rambouillet Bucks
Eleven Rambouillet bucks from the Von Hoymer strain, recently on display at the Chicago International Live Stock Show, were purchased by the Cunningham Sheep Company for delivery to Umatilla County Oregon next week. The animals are thoroughbred blue blood stock, sons of imported sires, purchased from George Truesdale of Door Park Maryland, renowned for having fine flocks.
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Oregon
Cunningham Sheep Company
Chicago
Cunningham's
George Truesdale
Door Park
Maryland
America
Wenaha Club to Host Dance at Eagles Hall Wednesday
The Wenaha dancing club schedules the second party of the season for Wednesday evening at Eagles Hall. The club plans eleven more dances this winter to reach a total of twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenaha Dancing Club
Eagles Hall
Pilot Rock manager visits Balfour Guthrie Co. official
E. W. Eggert of Pilot Rock was in town Saturday calling on Manager H. W. Collings of the Balfour Guthrie Co. for which concern he is local manager at Pilot Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Eggert
Pilot Rock
H. W. Collings
Balfour Guthrie Co
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Blue Mountain
la Grande
Standard Grocery Co
Henry Hudeman
Fulton
F&s
Tallman & Co
Schillings
Winslow Bros
Jewelers
Opticians
Commercial National Bank
United States Depository
Tarry Powler
VEW
William M'Murrray
West End
G. W. Staggs
J. A. Reed
Il'ness
Weston Bakery
Elsie McCulley
Joseph
Wallowa County
Mrs. Geer
Church of the Redeemer
Charles Quinney
Landers
Ruppe
Pendleton Lodge No
B. P
Church of the Redeemer the Elks
J. 8B. Landera
Bernice Ruppe
Quinney
Elks Lodge
RR. W. Henneman
Sam FP. Sturgis
G. T. Murphy
H. C. Guernsey
BE. BD. Boyd
F. W. Waite
K. van Dran
H. H. Bfallock
T. G. Halley
BE. H. Clark
Co. E. Redfield
Henry Mays
Golden Rule Hotel
Will Humphrey
Laura Nelson
Land Office
A. Smythe
Boston
Monarch
Wetaha
Price
Royvai
M. Sawrtelle
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