Suburban prank leads to staged death scare on levee
Coroner Ralph Felwom and Fair store staff sparked a fake burial of a supposed dead man on the levee below Main Street to prank a subpoena plot tied to a city lawsuit. The staged corpse, Bowman the furnishing goods dealer, suddenly revived, exposing the hoax and prompting laughter from bystanders and the coroner. Separately, R. A. Farrens lost his Dry Fork home in a morning fire. Minnie Baker of Pendleton, a Fairview schoolteacher, teaches six months with 27 pupils. a Sunday school for 25 scholars will meet weekly.
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Smith-Crawford
Ralph Felwom
Fair Store
Gamage
Baker & Folsom
People’s Warehouse
Love
Bowman
R. A. Farrens
Forrens
Mies Minnie Baker
Pendleton
Fairview
Mabel Barelow
Events of North Morrow stock deals gambling arrest dwelling burned
In North Morrow the Tone Proclaimer reports T H Brierly was arrested last Friday for permitting gambling at his business. He waived exam and was bound over to the grand jury in 150 dollars. Ray Conner is held as a witness under 150 dollars bond. Frazer the horse buyer has been here buying horses at high prices, including a team of 45 year old mares from Victor Anderson for 600 dollars and a team from Joe Eskelson for 500 dollars.
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North Morrow
T H. Brierly
Ray Conner
Frazer
Victor Anderson
Joe Eskelson
Busy Police Court Holds Several Trials
The police court was busy with multiple trials. John Anderson a big Swede was fined $10 for disorderly conduct after a fight with Marshal Gurdane. A restaurant employee Johns was found guilty of drunk and disorderly and fined $19. Poker players Steve Noble Andy Rothrock and others were ordered to appear as gambling cases delayed by City Attorney McCourt’s attendance on a mood damage suit. Jack McCarty was arrested for alleged robbery of J. P. McManus and held for district attorney’s investigation.
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John Anderson
Marshal Gurdane
Johns
FiteGerald
Waters
Bogart
Steve Noble
Andy Rothrock
McCourt
Court House
Jack McCarty
J. P. McManus
McCarty
Stockmen anxious over outlook as bad season looms
Amid six inches of snow and scarce feed, stockmen fear the worst stock season in years. Smythe & Sons report losses of 12 900 to 14 000 from sheep drowning in Morrow county. Dan P Smythe confirms the flock belonged to his family. another Smythe band escaped flood damage. A separate note mentions a Jamestown pageant contest and May Day festivities with Audrey Woorley declared top vote getter and Mrs Redfield named chaperone. Work proceeds on the new Odd Fellows building in Joseph with steel placement underway.
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Smythe & Son
Dan Smythe
Umatilla County
Grant
Wheeler
Gillam
Smythes
Smythe & Sons
Morrow County
Dan P. Smythe
Walla Walla
Redfield
Chaperone
Heppner Gixette
Jimentown
Oregon
Pacific
Lone
Mra
H. Redfield
Heppner
Interview with Strauss on Salome ban and art morals
A New York World interview with Richard Strauss discusses objections to Salome and why the opera may face moral challenges. He argues morality is broad and notes two objector groups: those disturbed by prurient thoughts and opponents of biblical dramatic treatment.
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Pendleton
Strauss
New York
Salome
East Oregonian
Richard Strauss
Balome
United States
England
Baint-Saens
Samson and
Delilah
Northern Grant Stockmen Form Organization at Monument
An organized stockmen group with headquarters at Monument aims to unite northern Grant farmers to secure range in the Heppner reserve and press for county rights. Nevar Schafer elected president and Thomas Hiood secretary lead the association, with Emmit Cochran as representative to the Grant County Stockmen’s executive committee. Aimed at countywide cooperation, the group plans ties with the southern half of the county. Milligan Norton Recital Tonight at First Presbyterian Church features Harold V. Milligan on organ and Mrs Norton, promising a notable musical program in Pendleton.
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Northern Grant
Monument
Long Creek
Heppner Reserve
Columbia River
Etorkraiser
Grant
Nevar Schafer
Thomas Hi
Milligan-Norton
Harold V. Milligan
Anna Sakirk Norton
First Presbyterian Church
Mulligana
Pendleton
Norton
Thie City
Pendleton Masonic Lodge Meets Tonight in Regular Session
The Pendleton Masonic lodge schedules its regular weekly meeting for this evening and urges all members to attend. The Rebakatn order has been Germanized at North Powder with a membership of 25.
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Alf
A. M
Pendleton Masonic Lodge
Order of Rebakatn
North Powder
The Bitters Cure All Ailments Promises Bold Relief
An advertisement-like fragment touts THE BITTERS as a universal remedy for ailments of the stomach liver and kidneys. It claims to restore health after various sins of weather and misfortune and urges readers to try one bottle. The wording is garbled but presents a bold medicinal claim from a celebrated product.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters proves itself today
Purporting to cure Flamency, Bloating, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Costiveness, Colds, Grippe or Malaria this advertisement claims absolute purity and invites readers to test the product's efficacy.
Prominent Educator Endorses Vinol Cod Liver Prep
A Kentucky superintendent voices strong support for Vinol as the best cod liver oil preparation. A Pendleton Drug Co representative touts Vinol’s strength, stomach-friendly formula, and health benefits for all ages, with a money-back guarantee. Pendleton agency notes Vinol is sold nationwide through local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
M. A. Caseidy
Lexington
Vinel
Pendleton Drug Co
Kitty Parade in Comic Opera Draws Crowded House
After delays on a railroad blockade the "Sergeant Kitty" company arrived Saturday evening and performed at the Frazer to a crowded audience. The comic opera, of the older type, drew strong appreciation from patrons.
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Frazer
Sergeant Kitty praised but divided over 1880 French stage show
A wartime style revue set in France in 1880 blends military costumes and music with humor. The performance drew strong applause and encores from many, though some viewers felt the show lacked merit and should be discarded.
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France
Kitty
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