Matrimonial Fraud Case Exposes Big Swindle in Indianapolis
Indictment names Martin W. Farris his wife and daughters Louise and Ora in a major matrimonial swindle tied to a bureau using mail. Louise faced allegations of manipulating suitors. she allegedly engaged fifty men at one time while Ora warned away prospects and the father threatened others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indianapolis
Ind
Martin W. Farris
Princeton
Louise
Ora
A. B. Anderson
Charles W. Miller
Farris
Miller
Milas Louise
Miss Ora
Candies sale funds Sanctuary Chapter at Peoples Warehouse
The ladies of the Sanctuary Chapter of the Church of the Redeemer sell homemade candies at the Peoples Warehouse to raise money for chapter expenses. Also, W N Matlock oversees bids to repair the prize Round-up saddle won by John Spain. Hamley & Co. win at 24.75 with another bid at 115. Chief Kearney notes a new 1600-case loose leaf police record book with fingerprint book. police seek Bert Swaney for wrecking a tamale restaurant and assault. F A Van Ness injured by snowball barrage near Court Street crossing. W B Barker jailed on auto tire theft charge, bond set at 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Sanctuary Chapter
The
Church of the Redeemer
Peoples Warehouse
W. N. Matlock
John Spain
Hamley & Co
Kearney
Bert Swaney
George Akley
Cottonwood Street
Akley
Swaney
Champion Eater Charles Glidden Seeks Contestant in Ohio
Lawrence Ohio December 18. Charles W Glidden calls himself the Champion Food Destroyer of the World boasting world records in feats of appetite. He claims to have eaten forty seven pounds of watermelon in an hour. seventy eight pancakes in fifty seven minutes. six boiled dinners at one meal. one hundred thirty two eggs. forty eight cars of corn. six pounds of steak. one loaf of bread. a quart of tea. one pie. five potatoes. a pound of butter. a dish of prunes and ice cream. thirty ears of corn. twelve frankfurters. two quarts of tea. two loaves of bread and two pies at one meal. He says he could beat a Brooklyn man who ate fifteen dozen eggs at one sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Ohio
Charles W. Glilden
Brooklyn
Treasury rules tax both incomes of holding firms
San Francisco dated December 18 reports a Treasury Department ruling to Internal Revenue Collector Scott. The question asked if holding companies could be taxed on incomes that the subsidiaries already taxed. The department answered that both incomes are to be taxed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Internal Revenue
Scott
Treasury Department
Department
Wier Report Delayed a Week by Council Decision
Auditors Porter and Cranston finished auditing the water commission books but their report was not ready for the council. Porter left for Spokane to prepare his section and expects to return by Monday. The council will draft the report in writing and present it at the next regular meeting.
Four Inches Snow At Athena Shuts Old Armory Hall
Reports received by telephone this afternoon note four inches of snow at Athena with flakes still falling. Snow fell in light flakes yesterday and last night and the fall is described as drier than in Pendleton. The old Armory Hall remains in place despite the weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Pendleton
Local fund drive raises about 140 for Indian children
By 2 pm this afternoon a committee led by George Peringer Tom Thompson and Frank Curl had collected roughly 140 to aid Indian children on the reservation for a merry Christmas. The funds will go to Major B. E. Swartz launder for distribution as Christmas presents to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peringer
Tom Thompson
Frank Curl
BE. L. Swartzlaunder
O W R N Co Considers Pendleton Industry Growth
T F O'Brien, local agent for O W R N Co, received a company letter urging investigation of Pendleton and tributary territory to assess potential for new industries. The aim is to determine if the region can support small scale manufacturing plants and grow with local conditions. Secretary Cranston of the Commercial association will assist in the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. O'Brien
Pendleton
Cranston
Commercial
O'Brien
Round-up Vaudeville stars set for two city shows
Four well known Round-up performers John Spain B E Keeney Blanche McGaughey and Richard Burke debut a novel vaudeville act in this city Friday and Saturday. Spain will ride a bucking broncho Keeney will showcase a marvel horse McGaughey bulldogs a steer and Burke sings and performs wild west stunts. If the reception is favorable they plan to tour. Manager Oliphant of the Alta theater will add a double floor and a protective fence on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spain
B. E. Keeney
Blanche McGaughey
Richard Burke
Spain
Keeney
Alta Theater
Building More Rooms at La Dow Building
W F Matlock head of Pacific Realty Co directs carpenters altering the second story of the La Dow building on Court Street to create five modern apartments. The project removes the hall formerly known as Becret Bo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Matlock
Pacific Realty Co
la Dow
Court Atreet Ao
Alleged Elk Slayers Held on $500 Bonds
George Forrest and Julius Williams charged with slaying two elk near Thorn Hollow are held to the grand jury under $500 bonds each by Justice B. B. Richards of Athena. Williams, an Indian, was captured after a multi day search by District Warden E. F. Averill and taken to Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Forrest
Julius Williams
Thorn Hollow
Justice of the Peace
B. B. Richards
Athena
Williams
E F. Averill
Sloppy Day As Snow Melts Across County
A cold damp day with light snowfall turning to wet slush and muddy walks. Pendleton reports milder air yet other areas remain colder with deeper snow at Birch Creek head where Sam Walker notes six inches of snow overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Sam Walker
Birch Creek
Heir Found in Tunnel near Gardiner Camp
Eugene Oregon December 18 After a year long chase J G Wickham found his nephew Vaughn Jeasup in a tunnel near the Gardiner construction camp and learned he is heir to a substantial fortune left by his grandfather H C Wickham of Zearing Iowa The search spanned several camps and a hotel stay before the reunion and discovery of the inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnel
Eugene
Ore
Iuslaw
Gardiner Tunnel
J. G. Wickham
Vaughn Jeasup
H. C Wickham
Zearing
Ia. When Mr. Wickham
Umpqua
Escaped Convict Captured in Sacramento Plans Holdups
Sacramento, Dec. 18. Harry Marlowe an escaped convict from Oregon's Falem penitentiary was seized by detectives and admitted planning several holdups. He escaped after three years of a fifteen year sentence and was armed when arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Harry Marlowe
Oregon State Penitentiary
Falem
Marlowe
Oregon Penitentiary
Mexico City Said To Be In Danger Of Attack
News from December 18 reports armed rebels marching toward Monterey and disrupting rail lines. Rumors of attacks on Mexico City circulate as Zapata closes in and Villa possibly advances with 15 000 from Chihuahua City. Bank runs and anticipated bank failures add to a tense atmosphere. Local social updates include a college game 12 to 2, Masonic lodge officer elections, and visits by residents and travelers in Weston and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Brownsville
Texas
Monterey
Zapatas
Villa
Chihuahua City
Weston Auction Sale and Local News Update
Weston Ore December 16 Special Correspondence reports a public auction at E L Withers residence on Broad street with Henry Stamper as auctioneer. John McRae and wife traveled to the county seat on Saturday. Weston high school girls basketball defeated Colum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston, Ore
E. L Withers
Broad Street
Henry Stamper
John McRae
Weston High School
Colum
Escape at Oregon road camp nets convict on larceny charge
Rosa Draper, a convict assigned to the Jefferson road camp on the Kang road, escaped today from Salem. He had been sent up from Harney county on a larceny conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Rosa Draper
Kang
Jefferson Road
Harney County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Standard Grocery CO
Frank O'Gara
Johnson Sts
Dastime Theatre
Betty
Lion’s den
Featuring Clara Kimbal Young, Sidney Drew and
Rodge Lytton
Mammoth Gum
France
California
Boynton
W.L. Boynton
Prop
Main Street
Newsy
Tamale House
F. A. van Ness
Spokane
Court Street
W. B. Barker
W. H. Jones
Justice of the Peace Parkes
Barker
Jones Barn
J. B. Johnon
Frazier’s Book Store
L. G. Frazier
Main St
Golden Rule
Ladies’ All Wool Union At
Rubens
Elery Hall
Armory Hall
F&caped
Bia College
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Temple
Joe Read
Weaton
Portland
Martha Read
Monroe Turner
Herman O'Harri
Milton
Homer I. Watts
Marvel Watts
Weston
Eva Cargill
W. H. Cargill
Reed
Hawley Mountain
Mr. Nelce
Singer Sewing Machine
Bmock
Reed and
Misa Margaret Wheeler
Weston Locals
Draper
Norfolk
Alaska
Storm
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!