Pioneer Dead John A Shewmaker Dies of Injuries
John A Shewmaker a longtime Pendleton resident died at the Palace lodging house after months of illness caused by stomach cancer and injuries from a fall at a Weston bridge while employed as a track walker for the R R and N W railroad. He had worked for Alexander Hexter for over a decade and was among the county's best known pioneers. Relatives are unknown and friends prepared his burial in Olney cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Shewmaker
Pendleton
Palace Lodging House
Main Street
Mr Shewmaker
R. & Nwn
Weston
Walla Walla
Showmaker
County
Foy Alexander & Hexter
Olney
Cold Feet Delays Pendleton Boxing Showdown
About 100 Pendleton sports fans packed Hendricks hall for a boxing event featuring Jas Lavigne of Omaha and Charlies Shockey of Pendleton. Shockey refused to enter the ring citing insufficient spectators to pay admission, prompting jeers as he accused locals of being too cheap to view the fight. Two undercard four round bouts followed, though the main event stalled.
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Pendleton
Hendricks Hall
Jas Lavigne
Omaha
Charlies Shockey
Lavinge
Shockey
Clever Jr Boxers Shine In Evening Ring Show
Budd Kidd faces Er Peters in a lively bout where Kidd dodges heavy blows with expert defense and blocks like a pro. Two additional young men, unnamed, toil through a solid four round match. Lavigne then performs a bag punching exhibition, drawing cheers and proving his skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budd Kidd
Er Peters
Peters
Kidd
Lavigne
Four Youths Fined in Police Court Riot Incident
In police court four young men W L Byron D W Anderson E Hooper and F J Heard were fined five dollars each for disorderly conduct after a drunken row at a Cottonwood street lodging house. Mae Robinson also faced charges of disorderly conduct. he was ordered to leave town within six hours by Judge FitzGerald.
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W. L. Byron
D W Anderson
E. Hooper
F. J Heard
Cottonwood Street
Mae Robinson
FitzGerald
A Quiet Christmas Pleases Pendleton Residents
Christmas passed quietly in Pendleton with little excitement. Only a drunken bellman caused minor disturbance. Most businesses closed as residents spent the day at home with families. Street activity resembled a Sunday, with only quiet dinner parties noted.
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Pendleton
Sre
Copy of Santa Barbara Painting Received by Railroad Agent
S B Calderhead general passenger and freight agent of the Washington and Columbia River railroad has received a beautiful copy of the famous painting Santa Barbara by an old Florentine master. The gift comes from Rev W E Potwine rector of the Church of the Redeemer Penleton. The picture was secured by Mr Potwine in Florence Walle Union.
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S. B. Calderhead
Washington & Columbia River Railroad
Santa Barbara
W. E. P.otwine
Church of the Redeemer of
Penleton
Women at Wowlcraft Special Meeting Saturday at Hendricks Hall
WwW. of W. Special Meeting of the Women at Wowlcraft will be held at Hendricks Hall Saturday afternoon at 2:30. All members urged to attend to transact important business. Minnie Stillman speaks on reflection and temperance debt to the demon rum. Huliding suspended at Walla Walla due to bad weather.
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Wowlcraft
Hendricks ‘Hall
Minnie Stillman
Walla Walle
Horse Fellon Slippery Food With Young Man-Hie Cries for Help
Ira Bond, riding with Por Bowman on his ranch south of town, was thrown midnight when his horse fell on a bridge approach. He lay in the rain until morning, found by Elmer E Turner and Abbre, then treated at a hospital for two broken leg bones while exposure took a toll.
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Ira Bond
Howplta
W Lee
Mr Bond
Por Bowman
Christ
Byers
Mr Bon
Elmer E. Turner
Turner
Ogg
Baltemore & Howe
Bond
Ramn
Town Welcomes Wide Mix of Visitors and Officials
Numerous visitors from nearby towns and states are noted in town for Christmas and holidays. Names include Joe Johnson from Milton, Liewallen of Adams, J. Howard from Walla Walla, and many others. Sheriff T. D. Taylor appoints H. G Newport as special deputy. Local residents and guests stay at the Golden Rule hotel and other homes, with travel to Athena, Corvallis, and Portland mentioned.
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FA. Liewallen
Adams
A. Clay and
Union
J. Howard i
Walla Walla
A. G. Buhdite
Stockman
Nyele
Nellie Paul
C. Ho Mether
Weeton
Waa
Frank Scranton
R. Williams
Helix
Clair Oliver Je Bere
University Park
G. H. Hazeari
Hunts Junction
Irene Zeroff
Corvallis
Edward Thompson
Mise Eamo Sawtell
Echo
A. H. Miller
T. D. Taylor
H. G Newport
G. W. Bradley
Athena
Eugene Taweick
M. F. Kelly
Golden Rule Hotel
J. R. Sponogie
Hotel Pendleton
A. K. Finley
Pullman
A. O. Carden
David Foster
Ida
Missouri
Wiliam Foster
Delis Crigier
Freewater
Missea Mamie
Grave
Maude
Alice Shaw
George Buzan
S&s
H. Engler
T. L. Price
H. Wallan
Engagement of Rev GW Engier-Waliam boda
The notice states Rev GW Engier-Waliam performed a wedding at his homey Wednesday evening. The bride is Nancy Wal and groom is Harry Bueler. The couple, from Athens, are connected to Adame where the bride has many friends.
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James A Howard Abe
Sumpter
Ane
Holidare
Jare
Howard
Golromin
GW. Rigby
Hile
Harry Bueler
Nancy Wal
Athens
Ellensburg Man Convicted of Second Degree Murder Reversed
Jack Elis, tried in Ellensburg a few months ago, convicted of second degree murder after a saloon card game quarrel. He faced a one year sentence, but the Supreme Court reversed the lower court and ordered a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Elis
Ellensburg
Elis
Supreme Court
Flower Court
Burgess Receives Gold Watch for Service at Pendleton Electric
William Burgess, a longtime Pendleton Electric electrician, is presented a handsome gold watch by company directors in recognition of faithful and efficient work. The timepiece is described as a beauty with fine craftsmanship and reliable keeping.
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William Burgess
Pendleton Electric Techt Gonpsny
Burgess
Plea Set Tomorrow for Ira Rowe in Ellis Court
Ira Rowe appeared before Judge Ellis this afternoon to enter a plea. He claimed lack of time to consult counsel and asked the matter be continued to Saturday. The Society of American Florists will hold its 1904 annual meeting at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, an event typically drawing about 1000 attendees, with expectations of a larger turnout this year.
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Will
Ira Rowe
W Or Ellis
Society of American Florists
St. Louis
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William Teutsch
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Lee Teutsch
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