City Council Passes Ordinance for Public Library Control
The city gains management of the public library via a nine member mayor appointed commission as permitted by state law. Council approves contractor Gibson's city hall work, approves payments, grants a near beer license for Court street, rejects another license, and faces a settlement with New Port construction co. over street work. Recorder office desks move to the new city hall and jail remains in use. painting and finishing of the hall await completion.
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Council Pases Ourinance
Gibson
Newport Construction Company
Judge &. A. Lowell
Lowell
City Hall
Recorder
Police Department
City Moves Into New City Hall
City officers prepare to relocate as the city moves into a newly completed city hall. Officials say the move marks a shift in operations and public access, with ceremonial activities planned in the coming days.
Weston Citizens Back Pendleton Efforts For Umatilla County
Weston Ore December 28 1908 Weston citizens at a council chambers meeting unanimously resolved to back Pendleton Commercial Association efforts to promote legislation benefiting Umatilla County and the region, pledging support to measures favored by the legislative committee for the area's betterment.
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Weston
Legislative Committee
Weston, Ore
Pendleton Commercial Association
Umatilla County
Harmony Meeting Reveres Chairman Gwinn and Measures
At the banquet the audience expressed gratitude to Chairman Gwinn for hospitality. The group backed measures drafted by the legal committee and prepared by the local delegation, leaving with confidence in their success.
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Gwinn
Watch Night Service Tonight At St. Quinney Rector Invites All
A watch night service will be held from 11 o’clock to 12:05 A M tonight. The invitation is extended to everyone by Charles Quinney Rector.
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Charles Quinney
New Year Guests of Mrs Harris Named Relatives
Family guest list for New Year includes Dr and Mrs B Hill of Huntsville Wash Mrs H M Styles of Pullman Wash and Dr E Pig of Weston Weston Dr Hill of Weston is Harris’s nephew Mrs Botog is a niece while Mrs Hill of Yontsville is a sister.
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N. B. Harris
B. Hill
Huntr,ville
Wash
H. M. Styles
Pullman
E. Pig
Weston
Hill
Big Jeff at New Dime Theatre This Friday and Saturday
Local note announces Big Jeff at the New Dime Theatre this Friday and Saturday. The act features a 2m performer described as waxing kangaroo like and drawing audience interest after a recent p jon theater appearance.
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Big Jeff
P Jon
East Oregonian Names Stenographer Do Douglass in Office
Misa Ora Douglass of Hermiston is engaged as stenographer by the East Oregonian and will become part of the office staff. Her appointment adds to the business office force.
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East Oregonian
Misa Ora Douglass
Hermiston
For Sale Cheap Harm buggy and harness
Must sell terms very reasonable apply at this office.
City Superintendent and Mrs Landers Attend Spokane Meeting
City Superintendent and Mrs. J. F. Landers are attending the Washington State Teachers Association meeting in Spokane this week.
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J. 5. Landers
Washington State Teachers Association
Spokane
Pendleton to face La Grande in big football clash
Pendleton's Company L football team, loaded with former high school and college stars, travels to Matlock grounds tomorrow at 2:30 pm to avenge a Christmas Day defeat by La Grande. Key Pendleton players include Thom son, Sturgis, Engdahl, Bean, Cresswell, Devine, Turner, Kimball, Baker, Hill, Strand, and Means. La Grande counters with a strong lineup of former gridiron heroes and improvements since the earlier game. Local optimism pins a Pendleton win, amid a highly competitive showdown between two top city squads.
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Pembton
la Grande
Matlock Grounds
Company L
Pendleton
Mark Moorhouse
C. C. Clark
Union
Lester Means
U. of O
Herbert Thomson
James Sturgis
Carl Engdahl
Hawley Bean
Ralph Cresswell
Dudle Devine
Clff Turner
Kimball
Baker
Jim Hill
George Strand
Arthur Means
James Thompson
Roy Ferguson
Frank Pierce
Tracy Baker
Doll Giveaway At Matlock Picture Show Tonight
At the Pastime theater this evening a doll will be awarded. A child from the audience will draw a winning number from a hat and the doll goes to the girl deemed entitled to it.
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Dole
Matlock
Big Library Ball Tonight Promises Social Highlight
Tonight the city hosts a large library ball at Eagles Hall run by Pendleton lodge of Elks with Johnson's Orchestra providing music. The event is a general affair inviting all residents, not strictly formal, with patronesses listed and a strong social turnout anticipated. Open houses for New Year’s Eve follow tomorrow night including Dr. T. B. Ford's residence from 2 to 5 pm with Mrs. Ford and daughters assisting guests among local hosts.
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Eagles Hall
Johnson
Pendleton Lodge of Elks
Lina Sturgis
J. F. Robinson
W. J. Furnish
Charles Cole
T. M. Henderson
Pendleton
T. B. Ford
Methodist Church
Ford
Miss Chamberlain
Eagles Social Tonight Promises Big Fraternal Mixer
Pendleton Aéire of Eagles invites members and out of town visitors to their hall tomorrow night for a large social session in celebration of the new year. Arrangements aim for a splendid fraternal gathering with both local and visiting Eagles expected to attend.
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Pendleton Aéire of
Eagles
Three marriage licenses issued at clerk’s office
The clerk’s office issued licenses to John O. William and Lillian Gim lin, to John Butler and Iva Relden, and to Archie D. Campbell and Daisy P. Smith.
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John O. William
Lillian Gimlin
John Butler
Iva Relden
Archie D. Campbell
Daisy P. Smith
Society Women Fined in Chicago Postage Case
About ten Oak Park society women wives of businessmen were summoned before Portmaster W A Hutchinson to pay a $10 penalty for attempting to evade postal charges. They wrapped brie a brac and lace in newspapers and sent the items as printed matter. Several foreigners and servants are also accused.
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Chicago
Oak Park Society
Oesee
Mive Leen
W A. Hutchinson
Feqiext
Jace
Will Open Bank in Pekin
Pekin reports arrangements to establish an American branch of the International Banking corporation. It would be the first American bank in the east to join British French German and Japanese institutions in the region since 1902. The Pekin branch aims to test opportunities for American capital tied to Manchuria's development.
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Pekin
International Banking Corporation
East
Manchuria
Boy loses leg after Newark trolley accident
Eight year old James Mc Vicker was struck by a trolley car in Newark and had a leg amputated. He remained conscious and directed rail staff while pinned under the vehicle. Surgeons say his bravery should aid recovery. parents live at Greenpoint, L. I.
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Newark
N. J
James McVicker
Greenpoint
L. 1
Starved Chinese man dies on train with pockets full of cash
An unidentified Chinese laborer died of starvation on a Southern Pacific train near Arcade depot while en route to China. He carried about $15,000 and had worked a small vegetable garden near Colton for years. He denied himself food to amass a large sum for his homeland.
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Los Angeles
China
Southern Pacific
Arcade
Colton
Ostrich Attacks Woman at Long Beach Farm
Bertha Proctor, secretary of the Long Beach Ostrich Farm, suffers a mauled nose after an ostrich seizes and twists it during an encounter. She was inspecting birds when one grabbed a nail she held, then attacked and held on for two to three minutes. Doctor says scars may fade but injury stands.
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Long Beach, Cal
Misa Bertha Proctor
Long Beach
Milking First Eases Cow Feeding Etiquette
A January Farm Journal excerpt notes dairymen should milk before feeding to prevent cows from withholding milk for extra feed. Quiet handling yields more milk as cows respond with cheerfulness when not struck or frightened. An experienced milkman avoids loud barn talk to keep cows calm and productive.
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January Farm Journal
Resolutions During a Season of Tinkering and Plans
A reflective note on finding steady aims during a busy season. The speaker urges establishing practical resolutions and then adhering to them with steady resolve, likening the commitment to a sand-bar's hold on a sheep’s stature.
There Is No Heaven If Your Religion Harms Joy at Home
A saying contrasts faith with domestic happiness, claiming true belief yields light and love at home rather than gloom. It emphasizes personal harmony and care within households as the measure of religious value.
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Blue Mountain
Standard Grocery Co
Public Library
New City Hall
Court Street
C. J. Matlock
F&s
Tallman & Co
4. & Smith Live Stock Co
FB. R
E. T. Wade
Smith-Crawford Building
Pendleton, Ore
Church OF the Redeemer
Commercial National Bank United States Depository
Company
US Teai TO
Pendletons
Amrican Capitalists Plan
Ely
Dragsobeviken
Warren Street
New York
And
Mittens
Roosevelt
Boston
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court St
BIG Six Store
J. A. Cobb
Byers
Barney
Pendleton Roller Mills
RO. M. Sawtelle Jeweler
Max Baer
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