Not Even Thanks for Kind Deed at Elliott’s Restaurant
P. D. Bllit reports a purse containing hundreds of dollars in currency and jewelry was left on a table after a meal at Elliott’s restaurant. Two richly dressed women took the purse and left without thanks or acknowledgment. Elliott pursued, confronted them at the depot, and tried to return the purse, but the women snatched it away and fled. He lamented the incident and said it would make a thief of a man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Bllit
Elliott
No. 2
Elliott Place
Mr. Elliott
Burglar Frustrated At Clark Hardware Store
A burglar tried to enter Clark Hardware on Court Street last night but fled when frightened. The storm door was sprung, the iron bar bent, and the windows nailed. No money was taken, but weapons may have been the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Hardware
Court Street
Warehouse Fire Destroys Pacific Coast Co Warehouse at Athena
A Pacific Coast Co warehouse at Athena burned yesterday after a spark from an O. R. & N. passenger train ignited the roof. High winds fueled the blaze, destroying the building and a wagon stored inside. Total damage estimated at about 1500 dollars. no wheat was in the warehouse at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Co
Athena
Boom at Helix Promises New Hotel and Bank Building
Reports from Helix indicate a wave of improvements with plans for a two story frame hotel near two thousand dollars and a modern bank building, though bank specs are yet to be set. The project aims to support growing business and modernize the town's facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helix
Bank of Helix
Pendleton Women Entertained in Walla Walla
Pendleton women who attended a concert in Walla Walla with Madam Gadski have started returning home yesterday morning with several guests among those who traveled back from the event.
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Pendleton
Walla Walla
Madam Gadski
Spokane Tea Recursion for Local Ladies Honored Guests
A Spokane flyer last evening listed Mrs C B Roosevelt Mrs Edward Marshall Mrs J R Dickson Mrs Al Slusher Mrs John Vert and Mrs Lina Sturgis. A pleasant reception in honor of Mrs Dickson Sturgis Marshall and Vert followed as a tea hosted by Miss Plympton at St Pauls School.
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Spokane
Mr. and
Mra
C. B. Roosevelt
Edward Marshall
J. R. Dickson
al Slusher
John Vert
Lina Sturgis
Hobo Loses Hand Boarding Freight Train No. 56
George Jones a 20 year old transient from Tezra Texas lost his left hand when he attempted to swing onto the rods of freight train No. 56 as it pulled away from the station. He was found at the depot and moved to St Anthony's hospital where Sisters care for him after doctors removed the remaining hand.
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George Jones
Tezra
Texas
Jones
Bowman Hotel
St. Anthony's Hospital
Pilot Rock Hotel Changed Hands
The City Hotel of Pilot Rock changed owners today as Mrs. C. H. Belter sold her interest to J. K. Smith a former local resident now living in Portland. Expect renovations and a possible new name. sale price was 1900 dollars.
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Pilot Rock
C. H. Belter
J. K. Smith
Portland
Librarian Selected for Princeton Library Move
A library commission meeting elected officers and discussed the librarian position. Candidates were reviewed from the state librarian list, with Miss Cowell a likely appointee. Books will be moved from the Commercial rooms to new quarters, furniture purchases forthcoming, and the library will soon serve the public. Officers: President Mrs. James A. Fee, Vice President Mrs. Lie Moorhouse, Secretary Mrs. C. J. Smith, Treasurer Mr. C. P. Strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Commission
Miss Cowell
New York
Wlbration
Princeton University
New England
Tratt Library School
James A. Fee
Mra. Lie Moorhouse
C. J. Smith
C, P, Strain
Large West End Land Deal Breaks Ranch Into 5 to 10 Acre Lots
Echo area reports over 30 000 in real estate transfers from the Hunt Ranch division. J W Fox of Spencer Fox and Gregory handled the sale of 166 acres in 5 6 and 10 acre tracts to A J Rembert J N Willis and W J Haney of Walla Walla. Prices topped 200 per acre for prime parcels. The sub irrigated Old Hunt Ranch near Echo, famed for alfalfa and fruit, was bought by Swift Company of Chicago and is being marketed through multiple agents.
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Echo
Old Hunt Ranch
J. W. Fox
Spencer Fox and
Gregory
Walla Walla
A. J. Rembert
J. N. Willis
W. J. Haney
Swift Company of
Chicago
Snow Storm Eradicated Mange From Reservation
A January storm killed between 300 and 400 Indian ponies on the reservation and largely eliminated mange by the deaths. Dr. H. E. Pinkerton of the local bureau of animal industry inspected conditions and found most ponies mangy, with some afflicted animals remaining. Dip treatment in spring was not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Pinkerton
Bureau of Animal Industry Force
Pinkerton
Company L to Acquire New Equipment After Fire Loss
Captain L H Knapp, quartermaster of the third regiment C N G, is in the city to assess militia property damaged in the LaDow building fire. Uniforms tents and gear were ruined, with losses around $600. Because the property is condemned the company will receive new equipment in exchange for the old. Knapp, a veteran officer of the Second Oregon, is a well known figure in the third regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Knapp
LaDow
Knapp
Oregon
Visiting Tocal Schools With County Officials
County superintendent Frank K. Welles began a round of school visits in the city this morning. He was accompanied by Lot Livermore, the local school clerk, and Mr. Link, a county teacher, during the forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocal
Frank K. Welles
Lot Livermore
Mr. Link
Marriage License Issued to Charles Smith and Francis Changrow
A marriage license was issued today to Charles Smith and Francis Changrow. The notice confirms their legal eligibility to wed under local civil requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Francis Changrow
Senate approves salary raise for Harney County treasurer
Salem February 3 The Senate passed a bill boosting the salary of Harney County treasurer by a decisive 22 to 7 vote. Senator Kelling sought an after term increase or a referendum but failed. The final tally showed 28 yeas and 7 noes with a list of names recorded.
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Salem
Senate
Audi
Trensuer
Harney County
Kelling
R Bailey
Barrett
Beach
Bingham
Caldwell
Chase
Coffey
Cole
Hart
Hedges
Johnson
Merryman
J. Miller
Mullt
Nottingham
Oliver
Parrish
Schofield, &Innott
J. N. Smith
Wood
Bowerman
Bogus fortune teller fined after hotel bill dodge
George Ralaton, accused of skipping out on a board bill at the Golden Rule Hotel, was brought from Echo and jailed. Found guilty in justice court, he was sentenced to 16 days in county jail or a $30 fine, then cried at sentencing.
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George Ralaton
Fortuna
Golden Rule
Echo
Justice Court
Alleged Pickpocket Brought Back From Bid For Larceny
L Wright, wanted in this city on larceny charges tied to a man nicknamed Spot, was brought to Pendleton last night by Sheriff Taylor after a trip to Bolve. He is jailed with an accomplice, sentenced to three years in the penitentiary.
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L. Wright
Spot
Pendleton
Taylor
Bolve
Daughter Born to Rogers at North Side Home
A nine pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Roger at their home on the north side of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogere
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Blue Mountain
Standard Grocery Co
Panion
Tallman & Co
Hal
Ena
Ingram
Phone Main
Cowell
Boston School For
West End
Hunt Ranch
Company L
Noel—Abraham
Albee, Kay, Kellaher
M. A. Miller
Selling
Hostette
Boston
Alberts
Colorado
Pacific Coast
Freewater
San Luis Valley
C. H. Sellers
E. O. Bldg
Sit
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court, St., Pendleton, Ore
Penland Bros
Penland
Main Street
Max Baer
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