Sunny Brevities and Local Ads Mix in St. Louis Market
A jumble of daily promotions and classifieds from a late 19th or early 20th century local paper. Items mention Venteoh's at Martins, chocolates, a piano tuner, Kennedy’s cards, clothing, millinery, and a Portland to Boston shopping note. Also references to Wallowa Oregon, Teutsch's, Notll's, and St George restaurant with prices 25 cents and up.
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Stein-Bloch
Boston
Fechters
Court ‘Street
Knights of Pythias District Convention Plans Set
Arrangements for the regular annual Knights of Pythias district convention are underway. No price has been decided for holding the event as interior towns struggle to find accommodation for about 200 attendees. Weston was considered, but there is not enough hall space, so the meeting may be held in a larger city late January or early February. No definite plans beyond general discussion.
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Knights of Pythias
Weston
Dr. C. J. Whittaker Marries in Portland
Prominent Pendleton dentist Dr. C. J. Whittaker wed Miss Glenada Griffiths of Portland last Tuesday in Portland. Whittaker, who has lived away recently, may relocate to Willamette Valley. He was previously divorced from his first wife who lives in Pendleton.
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Pendleton
Glenada Griffith
Portland
C. J. Whittaker
Grenada Griffiths
Whittaker
Willamette Valley
Theatre Fire Tragedy Rages With Over 700 Dead
A massive blaze in a Chicago theatre results in well over seven hundred deaths and many injuries. Investigators question exits and fire safety as coroner's jury reviews morgues and hospitals. President Roosevelt and London mayor express condolences while aid and donations pour in for victims.
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Roosevelt
Harrison
Chicago
London
Case Dismissed in Lodging House Assault Case
The Pendleton city case against M. EB. Dillingback was dismissed with no verdict after witnesses testified about an alleged assault during a lodging house dispute over rent. The court found the defendant had offered to pay the bill, which amounted to 1 in cents, and that the testimony was of shaky veracity.
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City Recorder
City of
Pendleton
Salvation Army Work Benevolence Appeal
The Salvation Army thanks Pendleton residents for their generous response to the charity drive for funds and clothing. They express appreciation for the support and note their intention to continue aiding the community through forthcoming efforts and collaborations.
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Salvation Army
Pendton
Approaching Marriage of Miss Garfeld Foster
Miss Lillian Mae Garfeld daughter of Dr HW Garfield of this city will wed Mr Carey W Foster of Prineville. The ceremony is set at the bride’s home in Weeton on the 1st of this month. After a wedding trip to Portland they will live in Prineville after January 1. Miss Garfield is a well known local figure. Mr Foster is a prominent Prineville businessman.
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Lillian Mae Garfeld
Garfield
Carey W. Foster
Prineville
Weeton
Portland
Mise
Ser
Thompson Street Methodist Church Watch Night Service
Thompson Street Methodist Church hosts a watch night from 8:30 to 12 to welcome the new year. A program of literary and musical numbers begins at 8:30 with refreshments from 11:20 to 12 and devotional exercises follows for all present.
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Thompson Street
The Herd Gathers at BIW Hall Meeting
An intellectual gathering marks the regular BIW Hall meeting on Court Street with three candidates to be introduced in approved fashion. All brothers are invited to attend the event and join a social after the session.
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BIW Hall
Elke
Hall
Court Street
Notable Visitors and Short Visits In Pendleton City
A string of short-term visits and arrivals mark Pendleton today with travelers from Walla Walla Adama Helix and Athena among others. Jesse Falling J C Smith Mewall Nash and Blain Mallink are noted visitors plus J Ho Haulstoy J A Carlson J M Craig and E Speaker among local movers and shakers.
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Jesse Falling
Walla Walla
J. C. Smith
Adama
Cir
Humliins
T W Turner
Helix
J. Ho Haulstoy
Adame
Pendleton
Hiden
J. A. Carlison
Kamela
J. M. Mewall
la Grande
Spokate
A. Swageart
Athena
Mos. C. BE
Nash and
Oregon City
J. Ho Reeder
Perkins,Hvening Telegram
Poles and canoes arrive from Alaska for exhibit
Four carloads of totem poles and several cedar canoes arrived at Great Northern yards from Alaska. Government shipments note the poles range 30 to 60 feet, weathered by exposure, while the canoes reflect Southeastern Alaska Indian craft, carved from cedar with hollowed interiors and high prown bows.
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Great Northern Railway
Alaska
Livisiona
Northwest Territory
Governor Alban Exacts Revenge on Usurer in Panama
Alban, governor of Panama, demanded full $400 from two sisters seeking release for their brother. They raised $400 via jewelry sale and a borrowed $100. He inspected receipts and contracts, confronted the usurer, then rewarded the sisters, pardoned the brother, and kept $400 as punishment on the usurer. Alban is described as brave, later killed in Nassau Bay, New York.
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Alban
Panama
Vusurer
Posamea Bay
New York
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Yor
Teutsch’s
Main
Alta
Phellie
Kennedy's
Gloria
Doston
Bantern
Wallowa County
McDonald
Wallowa
Ore
Notll's
Teutsch's
Notts Stationery
IND
Hunziker
Advance Jeweler
Knights of
Pythias
Thomas L. Price
Lizvie Pierce
Adams
Oeppens
Price Pe
Koeppen & Brothers
Morewe
Alec
Ashesins
Ife
William Dee
Edward
Louise
Mecca Ind
Choate
Holliday
Mrs. L. Simpson
Atheiim
Blaine Mallink
Habor City
J. M. Craig
Thi Efty
Colusa
Cal
rCommerce
Business Builders
St. Louis
W. L. Douglas
Mark Maix
Jean Dey
Io Berlin
Paria
A.J. Bean
Besi‘ol Cary
Leavy Ander
al Taerwen
Pheoe Maio
Frederick Nolf
Chase & Sanborn
C. Bourman
Mee Court Street
The
Oregon Daily Journal
Gale
Frasier
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