Supreme Court Reverses Murder Verdict in Oregon Case
Major Lee Moorhouse receives Supreme Court decision in State of Oregon vs George Miller James Colwell Bert Bailey case from Harney County. Miller and Colwell found guilty of second degree murder. Bailey discharged. New trial ordered for reasons including prejudicial questions and jury instruction issues. Justice Wolverton renders the remand. trial judge was Morton B. Clifford.
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Lee Moorhouse
Supreme Court
State of Oregon
George 5
Milter
James Colwin
Morton B. Clifford
Grant and
Harney
J. K Weatherford
Wolverton
Oregon
Harney County
George 5. Miller
James Colwell
Bert Bailey
Mrch
J W. Curtis
The
Narrows
Miller
Curtila Curtis
Curtis
Himsevil
Colwell
Evera
Clifford
Lfe
Grocer Offers Refund If Schillings Best Fails Patron
A grocer promises to return money if Schillings Best is not satisfactory, noting the funds do not come from the merchant but from the customer. The offer underscores confidence in the product and customer service.
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Schillings
Hint of danger grounds self defense plea in court
The phrase suggests that even a hint of danger or reasonable belief that harm is present can be enough to support a self defense claim in legal proceedings. It emphasizes the standard for imminent threat and justified reaction.
Samuel Adkins Dead After Pneumonia Attack
Samuel Adkins died in the city yesterday afternoon after a brief pneumonia illness. He was 46, a longtime resident born in Springfield Missouri. The body lies at M A Rader undertaking parlor awaiting his Portland sisters to arrive this evening to arrange burial.
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Samuel Adkins
Springfield
M. A. Rader
Portland
City
New Seats Added at Depot for Travelers
The O BR N company installed many new benches in the depot waiting room. The seats are flat work with iron divisions, preventing one person from occupying an entire bench. There are now plenty of seats for all travelers.
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O. BR & N. Company
Heppner Rod and Gun club Christmas tournament plan
Heppner Rod and Gun club outlines a four tournament series on Christmas Day at Heppner with eight events. Added prize money ranges from 1 to 15 dollars per event and entrance fees estimated to yield about 25 dollars on average. Auction sale of stock and move to Ritzville trip noted.
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Heppner Rod and Gun Club
Guardianship Petition Filed for Magrie Rainville
Mrs Agnes Rainville filed a probate court petition this morning asking for letters of guardianship for her daughter Magrie Rainville, heir to land from her late father. The petition was granted and letters to be issued by the clerk.
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Probate
Agnes Rainville
Magrie Rainville
Dr Lievalien Visit Highlights Portland Ties
Dr Fred Lievalien of Portland visits [city] during a holiday stay with relatives and friends. A former Adams resident, he now resides in Portland and remains connected to his old community.
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Lievalien
Fred Lievalien
Portland
Frienime
Liewalien
Adams
Visitors From Canada Arrive in Pendleton
Mise Mary Walker of Hamilton Ontario Canada arrived in Pendleton last evening to visit her aunt Mrs M Snyder of Jefferson Street.
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Canada
Mise Mary Walker
Hamilton Ontario
Pendleton
Inflammatory Rheumatism Strikes John McCourt at Home
John McCourt of Hallo ray and McCourt suffers an inflammatory rheumatism attack and is largely confined to his residence, with his condition described as serious but improving gradually.
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John MeCourt
Halloray & McCourt
Meeting Tonight On Sewer Report And Licenses
City council meets in unfinished business to hear the Final Report of the Sewer Committee and review many liquor license applications. Other ordinances on licenses and miscellaneous bills await action as the old council prepares to turn over to newcomers.
Knights of Pythias entertain wives and friends night
About 100 people attended at the Knights of Pythias hall for an evening of entertainment led by progressive whist. Colonel J. H Raley and Dr. Marie Equi won first prizes, a leather cribbage deck and a bound copy of Bitter Sweet. Booby prize winners were Dr. T. H Henderson and Robert Renn, with prizes including Jack Sprat and a trio of fates with quirky props. An enjoyable social program and literary recital left guests praising the Knights as royal entertainers.
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Knights of Pythias
J. H Raley
Marie Equi
T. H Henderson
Robert Renn
Jack Sprat
Settlement of Alfred Staage estate in probate court
The estate of Alfred Staage was settled amicably this afternoon in probate court. The case was brought by the widow who objected to a stipulation allowing her no interest while unmarried. she argued her children by a prior marriage would not benefit. The property was deeded to Mrs. Stanga and the contest was settled out of court.
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Hella
Stanga
Wort
Old Settler Nancy Wilkinson Dies Near Alba
Mrs Nancy A Wilkinson died at her home near Alba yesterday morning from heart failure. An old county resident she lived near Alba for many years. Her husband, a well known farmer, died several years ago. Surviving are three sons William M Spence and Joseph Wilkinson the latter owner of Mountain Home a summer resort between this city and Teal Springs. Funeral is set for tomorrow at Pilot Rock at 10 o'clock with burial in the Pilot Rock cemetery.
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Nancy A. Wilkinson
Alba
Teal Springs
Pilot Rock
Plowing In Progress Welcomed Rain Supports Farmers
In Cold Springs country farmers cheer rain after a dry spell enabling continued fall plowing. H. J. Miners of Cold Springs Retrien reported in the city today that plowing remains active in many areas as the week’s rain aids completion of field work.
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Cold Springs
H. J. Miners
District Rain Patterns and Plowed Lands
A fragment notes varying rainfall across districts with Moore county receiving more rain than others. The wetter conditions are described as favorable for plowing in that district, while similar rainfall elsewhere could hinder farming.
Church Benefit Draws Crowd for Presbyterian Aid
A church benefit fundraiser for the Presbyterian church drew a full house and netted $51 for church needs. The program featured Mrs Bleakney and Mrs McArthur among others with elocution, piano pieces, and a Ben Hur chariot race recital. Mrs Bleakney and Mrs Perry plan to visit Weston after the holidays for Christmas with relatives.
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Mra
C. J. Smith II
Beneft
W. Hieakney
Dienkner
Academy
Marston
Heather Bloome
J. Rows Dickson
Bleakney
the Sentinel Am
Mr. Lundell
J A. Bore
Mr. Bleakner
Mrs Marster
Mrse. Bleakney
Conductor Nash Stricken by Rheumatism at Home
A. P. Nash, a veteran conductor with the R. and N., is confined to his home with rheumatic fever. One leg is so affected he cannot walk, and his duties are temporarily covered by J. J. McCrary, a passenger conductor from La Grande.
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A. P. Nash
J J. McCrary
la Grande
Elegant CottageCompleted by Robert Laing on Johnson Street
Robert Laing finished an elegant cottage on Johnson Street adjoining the Chris Hanley property. The dwelling is ready for occupancy and Laing has received nearly a score of rental applications.
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Robert Laing
Johnson Street
Chris Hanley
Omep Panty
Mr. Laing
Lambs Sold in Local Sale at Farmeworth Ranch
John Hayes of Heppner bought the lot from Saunders Hros for 1.25 per head. Delivery to Farmeworth ranch near Hard mat arranged with Hayes paying delivery costs, via Long Creek Light.
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Saunders
John Hayes
Heppner
Farmeworth
Hard
Mr. Hayes
Long Creek
The Peoples Warehouse Notice From Well Trat You Now
In a terse message from Well Trat You Now the notice urges payment on account balances. It references a dollar amount and seven primes as a metric but provides no specific due date or recipient, leaving the action opaque.
Young sailor John Shyer gains discharge after four years service
John Shyer aged 23 receives an honorable discharge at Mareleland from the navy after four years of service earning twelve dollars per month. He departs for the north and east to assume control of two hundred fifty thousand dollars left him when his father Whe recently died.
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John Shyer
Mareleland
Navy
Masonic Election Full Officers Chosen at Lodge
Large turnout of members elected a full set of lodge officers for the ensuing term. Worshipful master T W Ayres. warden Dr E A Vaughn. junior warden J B MecDia. chaplain Key G W Rigby. secretary Joe H Parkes. treasurer W D Hansford. senior deacon W I Moore. junior deacon L Hunziker. tyler W W Nye. senior steward W Ho MecCor Mack. junior steward A Eppinger. trustees Robert Forster and G A Hartman. Installation followed immediately.
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T W. Ayres
E A. Vaughn
J. B. MecDia
Key G W. Rigby
Joe H Parkes
W. D. Hansford
WI Moore
L. Hu
Well That You Know Dont Forget Ticket Offer From The Peoples Ware
A promotional note invites readers to pay on account to receive a ticket for a chance to win one of seven prizes. The message emphasizes ongoing value from customer payments and highlights the offer associated with The Peoples Ware.
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the Peoples Ware House
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Rohrman
Poe
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T. D. Gaddis
Corn Street
W. D. Fechter
Bishop & Co
Ritzville
J. H. King
W. W. King
Dan Scott
King
Wiliam Williamson
Humboldt
Ned
P. Entertainment
Nancy Wilkinson
Presbyterian Church
Perry
Mugh McArther
Athens
Weston
Viet
W S Perry
McArthur
Nash
Lambs
Judd
Kirkman
Masonic
T C Taylor
Robert Forster
G. A Hartman
Wagal Fire Nasi House
OWL
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Rochester
Thompson
Main St
Sai
Boston
Main Street
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Ankarsiete
College Street
P. A. Lovetang
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