County school census shows surge in pupils countywide
Pendleton Hermiston Weston and Helix figures pending but 11 large districts report an overall rise of 198 pupils from last year with total near 200. Pilot Rock Ferndale and Nolin show slight declines. Stanfield gains 73 and Athena 43, while others rise four to 32 each. Pendleton census near completion and due to county school superintendent this week.
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Pendleton
Hermiston
Weston
Helix
Pilot Rock
Ferndale
Nolin
Stanfield
Athena
Echo . Ae
Umatilla
Hermiston Aees
Pendleton Pee Ree
Weston Eee Eens Sae Nolin O. A
Athena Ee Eee
Milton
Helix Eerneee Ee Stanfield
Pruitvale
Hudson Bay
Adams Oc
Echo Eee
Ferndale Alee
Adams
Horse Loss Damages Sought in Justice Court Suit
F J Watkins sues Charles Johnson in Justice of the Peace court claiming a horse he lent to Johnson's sheep operation disappeared. Watkins alleges the horse valued at 150 dollars and an extra 26 dollars spent in its search. Carter & Smythe represent Johnson and Robert J Slater represents Watkins.
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Justice of the Peace Court
F. J. Watkins
Charles Johnson
Watkins
Johnson
Aspheas
Carter & Smythe
Robert J. Slater
Ashtabula Ferry Grounds Off Fort Burwell Ontario
The car ferry Ashtabula grounded on shoals off Fort Burwell at noon in a gale and grave danger. A life saving crew from Port Stanley is en route with boats, but heavy seas hinder shore rescue. The number aboard is unknown.
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Fort Burwell
Ontario
Ashtabula
Port Stanley
Walla Walla Faces Cemetery Space Shortage
Walla Walla, Dec. 14. The cemetery is nearly full and the city council will consider expanding the cemetery tonight. Several offers for adjoining land exist but prices are prohibitive, leaving fewer than a dozen lots available.
Judge Fee Returns From Portland Case Involving Vert
Judge James A. Fee traveled from Portland where he represented John Vert in a complex fraud cash matter. The excursion centers on legal actions tied to the Iand case and seeks resolution through ongoing hearings and filings.
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James A. Fee
Portland
John Vert
Pendleton News Notes and Officials Updates
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports a teachers training class slated for 7 30 this evening at the business college room. Police Chief Gur dane welcomes a new daughter born this morning at their South Hill home. A marriage license was issued to Alexander McFayren and Bernice Smith, both residents of the county.
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Business College
Gurdane
South Hill
Alexander McFayren
Bernice Smith
Wants Pay for Cuts
A suit was brought in circuit court this morning by Artistic Ad company against Pendleton Cash Market to compel compliance with an alleged contract to supply cuts for advertising purposes. At Home postponed due to Indies of the Church of the Redeemer gate tomorrow. next At Home will be the second Wednesday in January.
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Ciircuit Court
Artistic Ad Company
Pendleton
Indies of the Church of the Redeemer
Koontzhal
Wheat Prices Climb in Local Market Amid Scarcity
Wheat prices rise with buyers quoting 5 cents for club and up to 1.15 dollars per bushel for bluestem, but no sales are occurring for either variety in the local market.
Co L Dance Tomorrow Night At Armory
The national guard unit invites all season invitation holders to a dance tomorrow night in the armory. It is an invitation affair and promises to be one of the companys most successful social events.
Weston rancher reports half of potato crop dug before frost
Joe Wurzer, noted Weston mountain rancher, says he dug about half of his potato crop before the winter weather arrived. He fears the remaining potatoes may be damaged by the cold.
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Joe Wurzer
Weston Mountain
Smith to Buy Alfalfa Cutter for Sheep Ranch
J E Smith of J E Smith Live Stock Co returned from Walla Walla with James Spence to purchase a 24 Ohio Alfalfa Cutter. He plans to use the machine at his Barnhart sheep ranch to cut up the large annual alfalfa feed for several flocks.
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J. E. Smith
J. E. Smith Livestock Company
Walla Walla
James Spence
Barnhart
Birds Study Book Noted by Dial for Oregon Readers
The Dial praises William Lovell Finley’s American Birds Studied and Photographs on Life as perhaps the most delightful bird book written. Many studies were made in the extreme West and will particularly interest Oregon readers. The book was recently purchased by the public library.
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William Lovell Finley
West
Oregon
Traction Negotiations Resumed After Return
D FiteGerald of the Washington Oregon traction company returned from Walla Walla where he met stock holders but failed to close negotiations as Sam Drumheller was away. Drumheller expected back tomorrow and traction advocates anticipate speedy talks.
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FiteGerald
D. FiteGerald
Washington- Oregon Traction Company
Walla Walla
Sam Drumheller
Drumheller
Myrtle Harrison dies in Athens with Pendleton ties
Mrs Myrtle Harrison wife of Jack Harrison and sister of George and Frank Wall died at 9 30 am at her parents home in Athen Death was due to tuberculosis The couple had lived in Pendleton and Portland and recently resided in Vancouver Washington Harrison had just arrived in Athens from Vancouver The body will likely be brought to Pendleton for burial tomorrow morning
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Myrtle Harrison
Jack Harrison
George
Frank Wall
W. K. Wall
Athen
Pendleton
Portland
Vancouver
Washington
Harrison
Athens
Enraged by Beating Man Killed by Horse Kick
Canton, Pa. In revenge for a whipping to a horse belonging to Frank Churchill, two animals were loosened. When Churchill tried to catch them, the horse kicked him in the chest, killing him. Companions found him after the strike, and he died from the heart injury.
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Canton
Frank Churchill
Churchill
Invents Auto That Runs Without Fuel
Shienandowh Pat Willam Matrolla of New Philadelphia claims to have invented an automobile that runs without fuel, drawing propulsion from the air while in motion. After three years of work behind closed doors he says he has perfected the device using new mechanical principles and predicts a revolution in the auto industry.
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Shienandowh
Pat Willam
Matrolla
New Philadelphia
Here
Charity Won’t Help The Thief Says Religion Is Sound
Philadelphia reports Rev. Dr. Madison C. Peters of New York told Green Hill Congregation that Christianity remains strong in unchurched thousands while some churches fail in spirituality due to ethical lapses. He denounced ministers admitted without biblical knowledge and urged restitution as a condition of forgiveness. Local Jeweler ad promotes lasting gifts at Schaefer’s store.
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Philadelphia
Madison C. Peters
New York
Hermon
Green Hill
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East Court St
County
Tallman
Tallman & Co
O. M. Heacock
Wm, — Hanscom, Jeweler
Gleton
Grames Mechanical
Joy Store
Elson
Handy Bwre
Main St
Newsy
Boston
The
Triumphant Church
J. D. Drake
Echo
Joca
Sthnefer’s
Max Baer
Mens Shop
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