Freewater Briefs Include Bridge Completion and Diphtheria Note
Freewater reports the new Sumalum bridge over the Walla Walla river near Freewater is finished at 2308 for Walla Walla county. Nellie Kirby and Ralph Fogelaon wed in Walla Walla. The Peacock Milling Co plans a bank opening in January and moving the Peacock mill to join the Eagle mill site. J. S. Williams sells 10 acre tracts for fruit farming along the Wedeon Ling road, and Myre Jennie Williams builds houses on 10 acre tracts selling at about 150 per acre. A mis sing Geom farmer, G. W. George, is believed to have left the country after $300 vanished from his house amid a marital dispute. The town prepares for a January play Nevada the Wanderer and a Christmas dance by the fire department.
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Weston Mountain
Metcher
Vanai
Nellie Kirby
Ralph Fogelaon
Freewater
Walla Walla
G. W. George
George
Will
William Wilson
Myre
Jennie Williams
Tennessee
Mr. Williams
N. W. Mumford
Washagal, Wash
Uticg
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
An advertisement warns that kidney disease leads to heart failure and bladder complications. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a remedy, claiming quick relief and offering free samples by mail. The copy urges readers to mention the paper when writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilmer
Jil Wet & Co
Binghamton, NM
Killmer
Pete
Binghamton, N
Milton Stricken With Diphtheria and Typhoid Cases Rise
In Milton on December 27 officials report six diphtheria cases and several typhoid cases among residents, with cases centered on children. Victor Canfield, a Columbia College student, is quarantined at the port house. the college dormitories are under quarantine and may reopen next week. The town also notes a Christmas ball and heightened fruit tree inspection urging spraying to curb pests, with an inspector promising guidance and printed materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Presbyterian Church
Opera Hall
Victor Canfield
Columbia College
Smith
Pendleton
G. H. Cibbe
Canfield Durin
EK. Grown
Milton Fagle
Brown Wiseen
Berions
Eckley
California
Davis
Milton Billink
Io Aleo
Bank of
Egetern
fTowird Vane
Umatilla
Miiton
Ptatem
Western Torcion and Gynaecalogica masaxcin convention
A large gathering of 100 to 160 surgeons and gynecologists from states west of the Mississippi River convenes at the Midiaund hotel in Kanone City for the Western Torcion and Gynaecalogica masaxcin meeting. Notable doctors from Chicago to Rochester are listed among attendees and speakers. Reverend Robert Johnston of Harrington, Washington, owns a bill of sale for a enslaved boy dated September 9, 1803, with high prices reportedly offered.
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Kanone City
Torcion and Gynaecalogica Masaxcin- Hon
Midiaund
Tolig
F. Murphy
Chicago
AL Mayo
Rochester
Minn
H. Ft Crowell
Kansasity
Iaches Jackson
Lester Hall
Robert Johnston
Harrington Presbyterian Church
Harrington
Wash
Winter Weather, Community News From Alba and Surrounding
Alba reports five inches of snow and cold, cattle healthy, farms preparing for winter. Christmas observed with a notable tonatmeter event by Mrs Ed Brehm as Jesse Reeves aged 80 officiated. Despointe recovers after a head injury from a loading accident. New Year grand ball planned under Ray Harpool. Amrael Futter visiting. lyceum kickoff with Bert McLaughlin chair and Vernie Rhinehart secretary. Dan Combs helps stock and carpenters in Alba.
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Alba
Dee
Ed Brehm
Jesse Reeves
Mere
Brehm
Mettinger
May Despointe
Ray Harpool
Amrael Futter
Idaho
Unnamed young woman detained after questionable lodging-house outing
A buxom young woman in Walla Walla was stopped by an officer while leaving a Main Street lodging house. She attempted to flee upon seeing the police, was escorted to headquarters, where the chief admonished her for starting with questionable company and then released with a promise to return home and behave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Walla Walla
Police
Lowden Station
Indians in pow wow near coast hold grand potlatch
Northern British Columbia Indians prepare for annual potlatch season with feasts and a Christmas celebration. Chief Tokueh plans a large banner event with a yearlong collection of blankets sugar fish and a pilvar totaling about 4000 dollars. Tribes from Alert Bay to Millbank Sound join in a music contest with prizes by Chint Takuah, while the custom may fade within five years due to dwindling potlhees.
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Tacoman
British Columbia
al Smith
Tokueh
Thin
Indiana
Alert Bay
Millbank Sound
Chint Takuah
Corvallis Creamery Profits Public Payouts Reported
Corvallis creamery profits noted as substantial with about 75 000 dollars dispersed annually. Officials indicate total cash distributions over the past year fall within a broad range from seventy five thousand to nearly one million dollars.
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Corvallia Institution
Corvallis
Creamery Butter Fat Raises to 30 Cents at Plant
The Times notes butter fat at the creamery has risen to 30 cents, with the average annual price between 26 and 27 cents. The facility churns about 4,000 pounds weekly, sourcing cream from Benton and neighboring counties including Yaquina Bay shipments. Farmers profit when herd standards are high, avoiding poor cows. Milk tests and yields drive success, while low yields from inferior cows ruin outcomes. Dairymen must raise herd quality to harness potential profits.
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Benton
Yaquina Bay
Accidental Shooting Fatality Reported in Idaho
In a sleigh ride near Boise or Boda Springs a gun discharged striking a boy in the body. He fled the sled then collapsed and died without speaking. Funeral held Monday December 14 in Boda Springs Idaho, according to the Idaho Chieftain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boda Springs
Idaho
Survivors of wrecked Portland to reach Seattle soon
Survivors of the steamship Portland wrecked on rocks near Spire Latin Dovernhwrth are due in Seattle this evening or tomorrow morning aboard the Santa Clara of the Northwestern Steamship Company. The Santa Clara, delayed by thick weather, will carry details of the disaster as official reports arrive. Marine underwriters will decide on the vessel’s mileage plan once facts are confirmed. Captain Gibba, agent of the marine insurance firm, will set procedures after understanding the details.
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Toeernevrs
Portland
Seattle
Spire Latin Dovernhwrth
Santa Clara
Northwestern Steamship Company
Motun Lindquist
Gibba
Marine Infrance Company
Portland Wou
Robbery at Spaldine hotel owner held up near Culdesne
Spaldine hotel proprietor Taylor was robbed Sunday night near Culdesne. Two highwaymen took $25 from him and a millow accompanying him surrendered 10. The incident happened about a mile from Culdesse as Taylor returned from Culdesse after a day trip from Spalding. The robbers appeared to know of Taylor's earlier money transaction.
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Noldap
Taylor
Spalding
Culdesne
Millow
Culdeme
Culdesse
Culdesso
Lewiston Tribune
Oregon Pioneer John Clarke Dies in Baker City
John Clarke one of Oregon's earliest pioneers collapsed at Oak Street and Valley Avenue at about 4 am while driving the United States wagon from the Bunker City post office to the depot. He fell lifeless and died shortly after. The accident occurred during his routine duties as a long time carrier for Uncle Sam, ending a year of service in the role.
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United States Mall
Uncle Sam
Bunker City
John Clarke
Oregon
Oak Street
Valley Avenue
Baker City
Boy Shot and Killed Near Lund in Accident
Eleven year old Willis Hopia, son of Mr and Mrs Krastun Hopia, was killed by a 22 calibre target rifle shot on Saturday near Lund. The tragedy involved his maker brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Hopia
Mra
Krastun Hopia
Lund
Hin Mmaker
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Freewater Advices
Howe
Weston
Popelar Young
Cnupie
J. W. George
Iudiers
Deeek Willams
Peacock Mills
J. Ix Blam
Peacock
Eagle
Nlvo
J. A. Ball
Peyook Milling Company
Dencock
Fate
Peacock Milling Company
Preewater
J. & Vinson
F. M. Evans
Vancil Hall
Roo
NtWo
NBA News
Christianns
Greln Way
Slack
Loccum
Bert McLaughlin
Wallia Walla
Steinway
A. B. Chase
Trellee
Bisbes
Emerson
Jesse Failing
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. 5. Byers
Albeoy
H.T
the Bowets
Ccvecaievo
Candy Cat
Plessan
Evans
Union Pacific
Pullman Standard
Tourim
Omaha
Kaneee
Pullman
Mall & Bapress
Eftround
Mall & Papres
Spokane
Ocean
San Francisco
Snake River
Riparia
Lewiston
Riparie Iill
B.C Smith
Penidlerer
Mall
Warren Street
New York
Ogden
Denver
W. ©. M'Bride
Third Street
Runa Pullman
ST. Paul
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
All Pointa
Japan
China
Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Ateama’'s Co
American Inne
Adams
Mendleton
Polydore Moens, Prop
W.D. Fletcher
McYeor Watchmaker and Jeweler
Court Street
Roslyn
East Oregonian
Washington & Columbia River Railroad
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Pointe On the Sound
Time Ward
Thoreday
Ommt
Orenee Caldwrabad
G. PL
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