Pendleton to honor Lincoln in big city event
Pendleton plans a large commemorative event at the First Methodist Episcopal church on the 12th honoring Abraham Lincoln. Dr. T B Ford will deliver the address with Kit Carson Post G A R Spanish war veterans and local officials attending. Music staff includes Mrs Landers and Profs Carruth and Landers with decorations featuring portraits of Washington Lincoln Garfield and McKinley.
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Abraham Lincoln
Ford
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Pendleton
Kit Carson
Co. L
America
T. B. Ford
Warehouse charge bill introduced for wheat storage
Representative Barrett introduced House bill No. 261 to set warehouse storage charges on wheat at fifty cents a ton until year end and five cents a ton thereafter. The measure, sent to Pendleton and nearby growers by Senator Smith, aims to gather interest opinions from wheat producers.
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Barrett
Wheat Growers’ Association
Representative Barrett
Pendleton
Senator Smith
Pendleton Defeated by Waltsburg in Rough Home Tilt
Pendleton basketball team lost to Waltsburg last night by 22 to unknown. The defeat evens the standing after Pendleton recently beat Waittsburg Academy in this city. Wallisburg reports note rough play. Pendleton travels to Walla Walla for a game with Pearson Academy tonight.
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Pendleton
Waltsburg
Waittsburg Academy
Wallisburg
Walla Wella
Pearson Academy
Probett to Build Bungalow on Court Street
G. H. Probett, manager of the Umatilla lumber company, has a neat bungalow under construction on West Court Street next to the Bond home. The home will cost 3200 dollars, with building work by Messrs. Gibson & Cole.
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G. H. Probett
Umatilla Lumber Company
West Court Street
Bond
Mesers. Gibson & Cole
Seats for Ben Hur Walla Walla Show Sell Fast
Through arrangements with Manager Mitchell of the Oregon theatre seats for Ben Hur to play in Walla Walla February 15 and 16 are on sale at Pendleton drug company. Local residents expect to travel since Pendleton lacks adequate theatre. Seats cost 2.50 and round trip fare to Walla Walla is 1.40.
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Mitchell
Oregon Theatre
Walla Walla
Pendleton Drug Company
Pendleton
Gole Undecided on One Normal School Proposal
Senate Education Committee chairman did not commit to abolishing three state normal schools or establishing one at Portland. Senator Abraham’s five-school bill was postponed. he then backed a single-school plan. Majority leans toward one school near Portland, with dissent from Senator Johnson. Opponents aim to save Monmouth, Ashland, and Weston schools.
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Senate Committee On Education
Portland
W. S. Cole
Salem
Abraham
Cole
Johnson
Benton
Polk
Monmouth School
Monmouths
Ashland
Westoi
Birthday Surprise for Vesta Lynde at Drake Home
A pleasant birthday surprise was hosted by school friends at J. A. Drake's home on Friday evening for Vesta Lynde. Games were enjoyed and many pretty presents were received. attendees included Ilene Webb, Mabel Lynde, Frances Brongon, Lillian Gulliford, Blanche Stark, Ruby Seibert, Margaret Nolte, Helen Lynde, Nellie Koontz, Dale Hinkle, Lee Hickman, Clair Edwards, Burford Butler, Rex Alloway, Antone Vey, George Carpenter, and Walter Gill.
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J. A. Drake
Vesta Lynde
Ilene Webb
Mabel Lynde
Frances Brongon
Lillian Gulliford
Blanche Stark
Ruby Seibert
Margaret Nolte
Helen Lynde
Nellie Koontz
Dale Hinkle
Lee Hickman
Clair Edwards
Burford Butler
Rex Alloway
Antone Vey
George Carpenter
Walter Gill
Green Arrives In Town To Open Wool Season
Charles H. Green, noted wool buyer and scouring mill investor, arrived from Portland on business ahead of the wool season opening. He is here to advance local wool trade plans.
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C. H. Green
Charles H. Green
Portland
Advert for Newbro's Herpicide Disproves Dandruff
Ladies praise Newbro's Herpicide for quick scalp cleansing and hair care. It supposedly stops dandruff by destroying the germ causing it and claims to prevent hair loss. The ad claims better hair quality and an aristocratic look, urging purchase through druggists or samples from The Herpicide Co. Detroit Mich.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Derolt
State Fair Removal Largely a Bluff
W F Matlock president of the state fair board says the Salem to Portland removal push was mostly a bluff. He explains Marion county harassment motive and notes Multnomah legislators did not push the move. Matlock traveled between Salem and Portland and attended the recent livestock meeting in Portland.
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Salem
Portland
W. F Matlock
Matlock
State Fair Board
Marion County
Multnomah
New O. B. R. & N. Depot Still in the Balance
Since Thursday no conference occurred between city council members and O. R. N. representatives over closing Aura and Lilbeth streets. Councilman T. G. Montgomery reports no word from the railroad since Thursday morning. J. W. Morrow, O. N. tax agent, was seen last evening but did not consult the council. A satisfactory settlement is still hoped.
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O. R. & N. Company
Aura
Lilbeth
T. G. Montgomery
J. W. Morrow
Fire bell relocated to new city hall tower
The fire bell is now installed in the new tower above City Hall. It was moved yesterday afternoon and anyone wanting to raise the alarm must strike the bell in its new location.
Crossed Plains Together with J Kennedy on Visit
C B H Holland of southern Idaho visits old friend J Kennedy. They crossed the plains together in 1853. Holland plans to proceed to eastern Washington after the visit.
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Plains
C. BH. Holland
Idaho
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. Holland
Washington
Mayor Murphy Improves After Illness at Home
The mayor, recently ill at his north side home, shows slow recovery and is expected to be well enough to resume business early next week.
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Murphy
Pendleton Storms Past Walla Walla In Rough High School Win
Pendleton high school upset Walla Walla 13 to 11 in a rugged basketball game marked by rough play and frequent fouls. Pendleton’s defense and stick-with-it teamwork secured the victory, while Kimball and Go were key scorers for Pendleton and Steel starred for Walla Walla in the late minutes.
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Walla Wallaa High
Wairk
Pendleton
Stlck
Walla Walla
Steel
Kimball
Will Penland
Ryder
Did Prisoner Escape From Justice Report
William La Blanc, who embezzled $20 from Troy Laundry, was captured in Spokane. Authorities say he escaped while being transported back to Pendleton, with Deputy Sheriff Bert Wilson failing to arrive as expected. The sheriff’s office has not confirmed the report.
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William la Blanc
Troy
Spokane
Bert Wilson
Pendleton
Sheriff's Office
Wilson
Representative Mann Returns Home From Salem Visit
Representative L. L. Mann came home from Salem for the day and will depart again tomorrow evening. He spent the day here before returning to Salem as the season continues.
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L. L. Mann
Salem
Dayton Crop Prospects Bright
Farmers and fruit growers in the Touchet valley report excellent crop prospects. They dispute reports of fruit damage in higher elevations from recent cold weather. While warm days and cold nights raise some concern for peach trees, prospects remain bright for a bumper apple yield.
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Dayton, Wash
Touchet Valley
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Ingram
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Eesssee Houser
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Go and
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Boston
Richland
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Alberta
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Penland Bros
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