Milton couple to wed as license issued
A Milton marriage license was issued this morning to Jamies Stil and Mary Gallaher. Other notes mention Roy Ritner of the Round-Up turning down an offer from a Los Angeles promoter, Western Union Telegraph office improvements, and James Johns upgrading the Koonts Hall property now his residence. Flo Kilmer yards see manure, foam, trees, and a likely superb city yard by summer.
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Milton
Jamies Stil
Mary Gallaher
Ritner
Roy Ritner
Reley-Gwinn Company
Los Angeles
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Office
W C T U President to Visit for Reception
A reception for Mrs. Ada Wallace Unruh state president of the W C T U is planned at Colonel and Mrs. J H Raley 713 College Street Saturday from seven to nine. A musical program is planned and Mrs Unruh will speak at the Methodist church Sunday morning and the Christian church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Wallace Unruh
W. CG
T. U
J. H. Raley
College Street
Unruh
Methodist
Christian Church
Montgomery Serves Time for Simple Assault on Cook
Montgomery Serving Out Time begins a 50 day jail sentence after accepting a $100 fine for simple assault on Ong Tong, a Chinese cook, following a Wednesday conviction.
Incarceration Ahead of Trial Signals Harsh Penalty
A defendant faces a tougher outcome than appears as he is jailed four months before trial, with authorities warning the actual punishment will be substantial. The detention underscores the severity of the charges and the court's stance on the case.
Births and local land sale headline mix
A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Miles Kemler at their Willow Street home with both mother and child reported thriving. Charles E Graham et ux sold to Harry Weston a quarter section of land near Barnhart for 1380 dollars. Pendleton kids opened baseball season with a sunny game. West End defeated East End nine to one.
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Horn
Miles Kemler
Wilow Street
Charles E. Graham
Seftson
Pendleton
Baytown
West End
Widow Mrs. Martin to be treated for pneumonia at St. Anthony’s
Mrs. Martin widow of Judge Martin, a well known city figure, will be brought to St. Anthony’s hospital in the morning for treatment of pneumonia. She has been living at William Schwandt’s farm for some time.
Would Be Delegate to Convention
Thomas Carrick Burke of Baker is the latest Democrat of eastern Oregon aiming to be a national convention delegate. Will M. Peterson received Burke’s petitions this morning to circulate among Democratic voters for ballot placement at the primaries.
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Junge Thomas Carrick Burke
Baker
Oregon
Will M. Peterson
Wright Acquires Land East of Pilot Rock in Birch Creek
Willam M. Wright files deeds with the county recorder showing the purchase of a section and a quarter from Benjamin F. Hubbard east of Pilot Rock for 9777 dollars and about a section from John Crow for 6800 dollars, acquiring significant land holdings in the Birch Creek country.
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Wright
Willam M. Wright
Pilot Rock
Birch Creek
Benjamin F. Hubbard
John Crow
Three Patents Filed by Presidents in 19th Century Record
Recorder Burroughs records three old patents filed today on February 1, 1882, August 1855, and March 23, 1892. The patents name Barnett R. Stafford and Ransom H. Whitehead as recipients with signatures by Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, and Benjamin Harrison respectively.
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Burroughs
Barnett R. Stafford
Chester A. Arthur
Ransom H. Whitehead
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
New Local Market Opens Pending Near Pendleton
Frank Downey and Ed Marsh, well known Pendleton youths, are fitting up a market store in the association building beside the Bently and Loffingwell real estate office. A new front and improvements are under way as they plan a general market with meat, groceries, and home supplies. They expect to open in a week or ten days.
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Frank Downey
Ed Marsh
Pendleton
Association
Bently & Loffingwell Real Estate
Relig Returns Amid Round-up Advertising Drive
Joseph M Relig, who held the concession for Round-up programs used in the grand stand and bleachers last fall, has arrived in the city from the east. He says the show generated wide interest, praises souvenir program advertising, and regrets 4000 extra programs were not mailed to attract good people to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Relig
Mr. Reig
Warner Will Delayed Amid Probate Controversy
The newly claimed Warner will, said to be found by Mabel Warner, was not filed for probate due to RF Johnson absence in Portland. Attorneys dispute whether a new will can be probated since the law allows contest within a year after filing. some read the limit as a statute of limitations, others disagree, and the courts may decide if the will is offered.
German Claim of Earth Wave Telephony to Canada
German post office engineer F Klebitz claims to have established wireless telephony with Canada using a earth transmission system. A high frequency generator sends 100000 cycles per second through earth between earth plates. signals picked by a ground receiver enable telegraph or telephony. The method follows principles akin to Preece earth wave system, with recent improvements.
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Canada
London
Germany
F. Klebitz
Prof
Zender
Preece
London Overcrowding Counts Reveal Harsh Living Conditions
In London, 90000 people are living more than two per room while 26000 individuals occupy six or more in a single room, highlighting severe housing strain.
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London
Elks Smoker Highlights Talent Troupe’s Night
The local Elks Lodge held a smoker in honor of their minstrel troupe practicing for a Portland convention next summer. Performers including L Cherrier and Charles W Meighen delivered monologues and vocal solos while the United Orchestra of nine pieces played. A mock court ended with a gun incident as manager R W Fletcher drew on the officer, but was subdued and restrained.
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Elks
B. P
sIeet
Portland
L. Cherrier
Charles W. Meighen
James P. Neal
J. E. Keefe
United Orchestra of Nine Pieces
Joe H. Parkes
Joe Skrable
Tom Smart
R W. Fletcher
Fletcher
Billy
Penitentiary for Bank President Welty Surrenders Self
Harry J. Welty, president of a failing bank in Beilingham, surrendered at the penitentiary after a four to life sentence. He sought a new trial via writ of error to the U S Supreme Court, claiming a juror was insane. Sheriff Thomas of Chelham had pursued Welty while he was out on bond.
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Harry J. Welty
Colfax
Wash
aAttorney
Charles Hill
Wallin Walla
Beilingham Bank
Welly
United States Supreme Court
Walla Walla
Thomas
Hellingham
Welty
Pond
Petrified Head From West Virginia Coal Vein
A petrified human head, found in a West Virginia coal car, is believed to be a young Indian warrior’s, with a four inch gash on the right temple. J R Arbuckle plans submitting it to the Smithsonian. The body may have sunk in a peat bog after death. Rosalia Fire: Broadview dairy house destroyed by fire from defective flues with $2500 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Elkins
W. Va
J. R. Arbuckle
Eking
Smithsonian Institution
Thomas
Rosalia
Fresalin
Wash
Broadview Dairy
Gonnor Cigars Candies and Pool Room Ad
W J Gonnor and Co successor to Harry O'Dell advertises cigars candies and a pool room at 149 Main Street with phone M 4. The note promises a habit of smoking and a confident purchase with the line I ll take the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry O'Dell
Main Street
Mark Moorhouse CO
E. Court Street
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Garry
Phone
Standard Grocery Company, Inc
Frank O’gars
Bernard O'Gara
Sec
Treae
Newsy
St. George
WHITE
Welb St
NLAR
Syl
Gray Bros. Grocery Co. Quality Grocers
LODGE
Pacific Power & Light Company
Hawaii
Dale Rothwell
Optometrist
Wm. Harscom
W. J. Gonnor & Go
Pendleton Dye Works
Alta
Pendleton Planing Mill
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