Nine Wives and Many Descendants of Apostle Merrill
Apostle Marriner W Merrill of Mormonism recently died leaving nine wives seven surviving, plus four sons and daughters and 140 grandchildren. January in the plains region produced the warmest average temperatures on record. Annie L Dixon of Boston killed herself and her four children during a temporary mental disturbance by turning on gas. Frank Stanley, a 29 year old chauffeur, arrested in New York for stealing 59,600 from George Coleman and eloping with Coleman's wife. H W Wiley notes 2,000,000 killed by pure muck in U S cities and factories. M M Letts, Santa Fe agent at Princeton Kansas, pleaded guilty to thefts and arson, sentenced to five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriner W. Merrill
Netlaake
Kansas
Annie L. Dixon
Boston
Mass
Frank Stanley
Tne
New York
George (. Coleman
Coleman
Cannon Ball Company
Goldfield
New
H. W. Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
United
M. M. Letts
Santa Fe Railway
Princeton
Kan
Kansasity
Eugene Bank to Add Space and Capital
The Eugene First National bank plans a building addition doubling capacity and capital. Eugene Presbyterian Church grows to 235 members, up 64 in a year and 110 in two years, with Rev. H N Mount as pastor. Plans move forward for a million dollar Montana plant backed by Tom HeTague and others. Monmouth Normal class of nine to graduate with February commencement from Ilinois and Washington. Oregon legislature proposes wage rise for legal wedlock from 14 to 14 years. Lane County Assessor Keeney orders full property valuation, sparing Southern Pacific holdings assessed between 10 000 and 12 000 per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene First National Bank
Presbyterian Church
Eugene
Rev. H. N. Mount
Plane
Montana
Tom HeTague
Henry Maher
John Gerdts
Charles Nick
Frank Conley
Joe Toomey
Monmouth Normal
Ilnots
Washington
Frith Columbia
B. F. Keeney
Lane County
Southern Pacific Holdings
Quarterly Conference Set By Local M. E. Church South
The regular quarterly conference of the M. E. church south will be held in this city next Sunday with morning and evening services. Rev. H. S. Shangle, presiding elder for the district, will preach at both services. Good morning. Did you sleep on B M O E. Feeling fine. Slept on B M O E.
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M. &. Church South
H. S. Shangle
Motel Arrivals Listed From Cities and Hotels
A long list of motel arrivals shows guests from San Francisco Portland The Dalles New York Chicago Seattle St Paul Rochester Abington and many other locales checking into The Golden Rule and hotels in Walla Walla Milton Athena Heppner and nearby towns. Names include J W White A B E Purdock Leo Cohen W T Hants J W Pinfield W A Teutsch and H A Williams among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pendleton
J. W. White
San Francisco
A. BE. Purdock
Portland
E. W. Helm
A. J. Kortson
The
Dalles
W. T. Hants
Leo Cohen
Linch
T. C. Hopper
New York
J. W. Pinfield
J.C. Hogan
San Frenerico
A. BE. Teichert
Chicago
L. , Hathaway
Seattle
C. Kirkpatrick
St. Paul
A. Smythe
Abingston
A. Rendall
Condon
W. P. Eply
Dayton
J. Waidell
Lamar, Wash
L. L. Pearse Latem
Alex Graidwell
Harry Depew
Fingler
Adams
James Owens
Adame
H. A. Walker
Weston
W. H. Spence
Milton
Athena
Carl Hoffman
Charles Bloom
Alma
W. H. Booker
C.D. Pinkerton
Case Cameron
John Rothbrook
Athernas
W. S& Steen
D. Poster
Pifot Rock
T. L. Argher
York Bell
G. A. Logan
Helix
W. T. Brown
Baker City
John Knntt
Walla Walla
H. F. Jack
Reduced Rates to Eastern Points for 1906 Excursions
Reduced round trip excursion rates to eastern points for the 1906 season. Sale dates July 2 and 9 August 7 9 and September 1. Going from Oregon to Chicago St Louis St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Sioux City Councy Blut Omaha Leavenworth St Joseph Kansas City. Final return limit October 31 1906. Special rates for Knights of Columbus convention New Haven Conn Ellis convention Denver I C O F Toronto Knights Pythias New Orleans. Further details from E C Smith.
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Oregon
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Sioux City
Councy Blut
Omaha
Leavenworth
St. Joseph
Kansas
Mit
Knights of Columbus
New Haven
Conn
Ellis
Denver
Toronto
Ont
Knights Pythias
New Orleans
Notice to stockmen meet and dances at Music Hall
All stockmen are urged to meet at the court house in Pendleton on Saturday February 10 at 2 oclock for important business. Dances at Music Hall this week will be on Thursday and Saturday evenings with Johnsons orchestra. Also includes an advertisement for DeWitts Little Early Risers pills claiming various health benefits.
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Court House
Pendleton
Music Hall
Johnson
Tawney to push probe of secret service use in government
Representative Tawney plans a complete investigation into the secret service branch's operations. He aims to justify congressional inquiry during the appropriation committee's deliberations and compel testimony on expenses and methods, arguing the service exceeds lawful Treasury function and parallels Napoleon era tactics.
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Tawners
Secrees Service
Sweden
Inetfidhnes
Washington
Tawney
Congress
Secret Service Branch
Fouche
Napoleon
Dave Agro Tole
Ocershin
Congres
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Wearét
Demand New Tearing Five Fraternal Orders Seek Impartial Valencia Probe
A telegram to President Roosevelt from Seattle leaders of five fraternal and commercial groups calls for a special investigatory board to probe the Valencia water controversy. They urge witnesses be recalled and a board outside the Pacific Coast group be appointed to ensure impartiality, naming officials of the Seattle Commercial Club and several fraternal orders as signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mode Evelt
Valencia
Seattle News
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Wilson RL Gray
Seattle Commercial Club
Www
FR. WilliAme
F. C. Eagles
Tuchwild Mansfield White
Modern Woodmen of America
O. E. Sauter
Ned Men
A. B. Fletcher
Woodmen of the World
George H. Revelle
B. P.O. Elks No
WUBH
Morria
Anti-Scalping Law Valid, Oregon Supreme Court Opinion
The Salem Statesman notes the Oregon Supreme Court upholds the anti scalping act as constitutional in a Multnomah County appeal. The ruling affirms the act prohibits resale by brokers and confines admission rights to railroad agents, within state police powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Statesman
Supreme Court
Kind
Fackiest Man in Arkynens Declares Miracle Cure
H L Stanley of Hrme praises Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption for curing his wife after five years of coughing and lung bleeding. He states improvement began with the first bottle and full cure after twelve bottles. Medicine sold by Tallman & Co and Brock & McComes with trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkynens
Pim
Arknrians
H. L. Stanley
Hrme
King
Tallman & Co
Brock & McComes
Sheepmen Prosperous Prices to Continue for Years
The Oregon Daily Journal reports sheep and wool prices to remain strong for several years. William Fea Jr of St Paul arrives en route to Heppner to buy large flocks, with Oregon annual market seen near 250000 head. Wool held at about 20 cents a pound. mixed yearlings around 2.75 per head. Montana rises as the major sheep state while cattle racks show a downturn, signaling Oregon may approach Montana’s sheep standard in coming years.
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Oregon
William Fea
St. Paul
Minn
Montina Ranges
Heppner
Oregon Daily Journal
Oremon
Myr Rea
Portlanid
Montana
Montania
Montani
Wrecked Pullman Car Galutes Sparks Memorial in City
Wreck of the Pullman car Galutes after a morning collision at Bridal Well led to widespread debris. Pieces from the demolished car were distributed among railway workers as a memorial. The event ties to a long-remembered Edison claim once cited by Jay Gould decades ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galutes
Bridal Well
Pendleton
Spokane
Thomas A. Edison
Jay Gould
Mustard flavor and strength debated by shoppers
California mustard shows strength but little flavor while Trieste offers flavor yet lacks strength. Schilling's Best blends the two with minimal color. The next best mustard sold is weak but has food flavor, according to grocers' notes and shopper comments.
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California
Trieste
Schilling
You Don’t Have to Look Harsh to Keep a Stiff Upper Lip
A brief note asserts that maintaining a firm, dignified demeanor does not require a hard or stern facial expression. It emphasizes composure and public calm in social or professional settings.
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Is “Coyamo
Stadard Grocery
the Quality Store
General News
Northwest New
DeWitt
Tallmon & Ca
Oregon Life
Macleay Building
Washington Street
L Samuel
Wfe Insurance
Mutual
Will
SE Service
Justice Halley
Ladie
Gould Marquam
On Earth
Alexander
Pendlet
Pendleton Planing Mills
Robeit Porster
Court Street
Golden Rule Hotel
B. F. Beck
Frank B. Clopton& CO
Real Estate, Insurance, Loans and Investment Brokers
Frank B. Clopton
VT. C. Taylon
BP. W
Vincent
Mark Mootaiouse
Secree
Flw. Matiock
W. C. Minnis
Hennings’ Cigar Store
Peoples Warehouse
Roslyn Coal
U. S
Roslyn Wood & Coa: Co
OC. R
Puone Main
Northwestern Gas 8 Electric Co
Oregon Lumber Yarn
Houx Pendleton
Ontario
Burbridge & Carel
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