Ramrod Bob completes 500 mile winter hike to Spokane and back
Robert Carlin aka Ramrod Bob walked Pendleton to Spokane and return totaling 500 miles in 120 hours. He started December 15 with $1.55, subsisting on crackers and gifts, averaging over four miles per hour despite snow and a rough track. He vows no further similar trips and hints at Portland plans.
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Ramrod Bob
Police Gardens
Spokane
Robert Carlin
Carlin
Freewater
Pendleton
Fime
St. Johns
Walla Walla
Ranmod
Rob
Gurdane
Newsy Notes of Pendleton highlights
John Kearney returns to Pendleton and reclaims his night police post after a Portland sojourn. Ed Hayes posts bond of 500 for robbery charges against Pendleton fee and Cold Storage. Herman Peters stands as bondman. Glen Surdivant wins a one day 81E hunting license, last in the county, valid until Sunday midnight.
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John Kearney
Portland
Pendleton
Ed Hayes
Pendleton Fee & Cold Storage Company
Iberty
Herman Peters
Glen Surdivant
New Year Game Law Question Causes License Dilemma
Nimrods planning to invade wild fowl feeding grounds on New Year’s Day face possible violations of game laws, says C K Cranston, chairman of the state fish and game commission. Their 1911 licenses expire at midnight Sunday and they cannot secure 1912 licenses Monday, a non-judicial day, forcing a choice between forgoing hunting or breaking the law. Former Pendleton resident Frank J. Murphy dies in Walla Walla hospital on Christmas Day at old age. his son Frank Murphy Jr. remains in Pendleton. Col J H Raley handles the estate settlement.
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C. K. Cranston
State Fish and Game Commission
Frank J. Murphy
Walla Walla Hospital
Pendleton
Murphy
Ritzville
Washington
Frank Murphy
Col J. H. Raley
Two Marriage Licenses Issued for Local Couples
Marriage licenses were issued today to John H C Behrens and Sophia Emma Muller, a Helix couple, and to Willard Forth and Naomi Johnson, seventeen year old daughter of W M Johnson of this city. The wedding of the latter was performed by Rev Evans in the Methodist parsonage at high noon in the presence of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H C. Behrens
Emma Muller
Willard Forth
Naomi Johnson
W. M. Johnson
Evans
Sumlay School Elects Officers
At the annual Sunday school election of the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday evening the following officers were chosen Superintendent A J Owen assistant superintendent Mrs S Jinking secretary Alfred Christiansen grading secretary Mrs S A Lowell treasurer D B R Waffle librarian Grace Oliver chorister Donia Gregory pianist Audrey Hunter primary superintendent Mrs N Evans cradle roll superintendent Mrs A J Owens home department superintendent B E Coon
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Sumlay School
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. Owen
Mra S. Jinking
Alfred Christiansen
5. A. Lowell
D. BR. Waffle
Grace Oliver
Donia Gregory
Audrey Hunter
N. Evans
A. J. Owens
B. E. Coon
Fredericks to testify before Indianapolis grand jury
Los Angeles dispatch reports District Attorney Fredericks carrying the McManigal confession naming twenty labor leaders. He flies to Indianapolis to testify before the grand jury as the January 3% indictment date looms. Special Attorney Lawler says no indictments until then. Tinetimoe’s office faces pressure while labor leaders previously questioned remain under review.
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Los Angeles
Ortie McManigal
Fredericks
Indianapolis
Lawler
Tinetmoe
Dr Sun to be inaugurated as Chinese republic leader
Shanghai reports Dr Sun Yat sen, president of the Republic of China, will be formally inaugurated in Nanking within days. He expects provincial delegates at Nanking to choose republican government over constitutional monarchy, with Nanking named capital.
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Shanghai
Dr. Sun
Republic of China
Nanking
Christmas at Church of the Redeemer Service Schedule
The Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Holy communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:20 p.m. with Bishop R N Paddock preaching and Christmas music repeated. All are cordially invited. Charles Quinney, rector.
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Church of the Redeemer
R. N. Paddock
Charles Quinney
First Baptist Church Hosts Visionary Sunday Services
At First Baptist Church corner Johnson and E Alta streets Rev. Herbert T. Cash leads morning sermon Wanted A New Vision of God and evening Behold He Cometh. Services at 11 and 7 20 with Sunday school at 10 and youth meetings at 3 and 6 30. Annual church meeting next Wednesday night. All are invited.
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First Baptiss Church
Johnson and
E. Alta Streets
Herbert T. Cash
Methodist Church at Webb and Johnson Extends Welcome
Methodist Episcopal church at Webb and Johnson streets invites strangers to worship. Rev M H Marvin of Spokane will preach at 12 m and 7 30 p m, former district elder. Miss Margaret Lowell violin solo. Sunday school at 10 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Webb and
Johnson Streets
N. Evans
M. H. Marvin
Spokane
Marvin
Misa
Margaret Lowell
Grapplers Meet at Hermiston in Navy Championship Bout
Special Correspondence from Hermiston Oregon reports R S Hensel who claims the northern division Pacific squadron title of the U S Navy will wrestle against J Kennedy once holder of the Chicago U M C A championship. J Li Thompson Hermiston is Kennedy's manager and Fensel's father lives on the project, with his son planning to settle there.
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Grapplers
Hermiston
Ore
R. S. Hensel
Pacific Squadron
United States Navy
J. Kennedy
Chicago
Son and Brother of Governor Dies in Poverty
San Pedro California December 30 A waterfront saloon death ends the life of Harry, a bartender. He was James Hancock Hadley, half brother of Governor Hadley of Missouri and son of a former Louisiana governor. Estranged for twenty years, he earned a living catering fish. His funeral was held today with funds from friends.
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San Pedro
Calif
James Hancock Hadley
Hadley of
Reyes Trial Likely Delayed Until February
In Mexico City reports say General Reyes’ rebellion trial probably will not be held before February. The government aims to dampen pro Reyes sentiment nationwide as Reyes remains in good spirits and has received several visitors in his cell.
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Mexico City
General Reyes
Reyes
Berg Wins U S Heavyweight Title in Portland Clash
John Berg defeated William Demetral in Portland to claim the United States heavyweight wrestling championship after a 81 minute bout. Demetral, nicknamed the Greek demon, pressed Berg hard before the stoppage, as the referee declared Berg the winner after the lengthy bout in front of local fans.
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Berg
Demetral
Portland
Ore
John Berg
United States
William Demetral
Wrest
Record Cold Grips Colorado with Zero Degree Temps
December 30 report from Denver notes statewide zero weather led by 16 below at Sterling. Snow covers ranges with a foot, livestock plight grows, and trains run ten to twelve hours late. Montana also posting subzero readings.
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Colorado
Denver
Colo
Sterling
Montana
Hyomei Catarrh Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts HYOMEI as a penetrating antiseptic inhalant to kill catarrh germs in the nasal and throat membranes. It claims relief for catarrh, asthma, croup, coughs, colds, and deafness, offered by Tallman & Co on a money back plan with a complete outfit priced at $1 and extra bottles for 60 cents.
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Tallman & Co
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Scc
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Perty-two
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Golden Rule
Newsy
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Boston
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Webb Street
Wonder Store
Regon
Wm. Hanscom
Clark’s Grocery
Main Street
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