Permanent good roads plan urged at county convention
At a February 5 meeting in Walla Walla County all road supervisors attended from Walla Walla and many from Columbia. A permanent good roads association was formed with Delos H. Coffin as chairman and C L Whitney as chairman, with Clark N McLean secretary and RR Reynolds treasurer. Proposals included convicts to crush rock for road treatments, a boulevard to the penitentiary, and drafting a law to better country roads while urging governor and state board action.
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Walla Walla County
Columbia
Walla Walla
Walla Walla Valley
Columbia County
Delos H. Coffin
Board of Commissioners
C. L. Whitney
Good Roads Association
Clark N. McLean
A.lk. Ring
Dixie
RR. P. Reynolds
C. J. Whitney C. Meloan
Thomas Moore
J. B. Catron
State Penitentiary
H. 8. Blandford
Businese
Dorn
Eenvier Jaber
Te Harne
Emiry
Discussion on road work priorities and methods
The dialogue focused on effective road upkeep with emphasis on broad tires strawing for dust and rock surfacing to combat mud, aiming for practical methods over flashy displays of funding. Local officials weighed options and viability, outlining the pros and cons of each technique.
Road congress opens in Charleston on expo plans
Charleston hosts the Southern Interstate Good Roads convention with delegates appointed by state governors and representatives from boards of trade commercial groups and agricultural societies. The three day tech session will demonstrate scientific methods of modern road making.
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Charleston
Board of Trade
Fapert
Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed By Massachusetts Man
M S Mead of Atteboro Mass reports relief from dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He claims he can eat foods like mince pies and candy without discomfort and praises the product, thanking Tallman Co and Brock McComar Co for distributing it.
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M.S. Mead
Atteboro
Mass
Tallman & Co and
Brock & McComar Co
Normal School Board Regents Accept New Weston Building
R Alexander of Pendleton presides as the Eastern Oregon Normal School regents accept the Van Patten and Erb building and Gardener and Kendall heating. The new structure will be turned over to the state. He notes public funds and an approved but underspent appropriation, with final costs under the legislative limit.
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van Patten
Erban
Gardener & Kendall
State
R. Alexander
Pendleton
Board of Regents
Eastern Oregon Normal School
Weston
J. W. Scriber
la Grande
PF. A. Worthington
Portland
G. W. Proeharet
Weaton
Binkling
van Patten & Erb
Gartener & Kendall
Alexander
Pendleton school building praised by architect Javaris
The article notes the fine new building, praised as well built and convenient, destined to empower the school faculty. Architect Edward Javaris of Portland, who drew the plans, attended the event in Pendleton with guests Regent Worthington and Mr Granite, highlighting the project’s significance.
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Edward Javaris
Portland
Pendleton
Regent Worthington
Kentlemen
Woman Seeks Divorce After Desertion of Husband
The plaintiff Sine Copeland files for divorce from Joseph Copeland, married in Douglas County in September 1852, alleging desertion since April 1898 and lack of support for herself and three children aged six and four. She asks dissolution of marriage and custody of the children, with Peter West as attorney for the plaintiff.
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Alice
Peter West
Peculiar Bicycle Invented for Snow Slopes
Kyle Long has devised a bicycle that doubles as a snow runner with the front wheel removed and a runner in its place. Motive power remains the rear wheel and crank, making operation reportedly easy. The odd device caused a stir as it circulated through the town among some youths.
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Kyle Long
Card Snap
Marriage of Kerr to William A. Fraxier in Alta Monie
Rev John Uren officiates the marriage of Miss Mien EMe Kerr daughter of Thomas Kerr and William A. Fraxier from Pendleton at the Alta Monie on a Monday evening. Neighbors comment elections and town growth as new business is anticipated.
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John Uren
Thompson Street
Ehurch
Eme Kerr
William A. Fraxier
Alta Monee
Thomas Kerr
Umatilla County
Os Peareon
Frenwater
Paarsan
Nerih Milton
Preewater
Roelste
Pendleton
Five word lewis have been discover of White Westen Atates ly sea of an electrical
Five word discovery by Lewis relates to a White Westen Atates sea area and an electrical divining rod, indicating a peculiar ancient device claim discovered amid unclear context.
Five to Five Vote Decides City Incorporation
Freewater February 1 Monday county court held an election to decide incorporation and elect city officers for the coming year. The vote for incorporation was five to five with four petition signatures noted. despite hopes from supporters, the motion failed as most voted against incorporation. Elected officials included Mayor Talbett, Clerk Pearson, Marshal Fivana, Treasurer Anes Tanke, and aldermen El Cheieteneim Clonwute Pred Peoudie William Jabinecn John Vinson Bh Young.
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Freewater
Anamor
iIncorporation
Talbett
Tecorier Aoa
Pearson
Marshal
Fivana
Treammer
Anes Tanke
EL Cheieteneim
AL Clonwute
Pred Peoudie
William Jabinecn
John
Vinson J. Bh. Young
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Alexander Department Store
Chicago
Endleton Roller Mills
W.s. Byers
Isoline
Fast
Oregonian
Pendleton, Oregon
Permanent Good Roads Society
Profeseor Roberts
Pullmar
Whitman County
Good Roads Meeting
Charleston Exposition
Normal School Board
Siho Copeland
Joseph Copeland
Frazier Kerr
Freewater Incorporation
Mlen
Butterick
Peoples Warehnaniie
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