Contour Map Work and Local Developments in Echo
Echo News notes a surge of activity in Merrow county with a forged-cheque case. Sheriff Shutt tracks William Davis, who passed forged notes totaling over $100, while a contour map crew of four engineers plus 26 men surveys the east Umatilla irrigation reach, marking stakes every 100 feet for the planned ditch. Special stockholders’ meeting in Hermiston on March 16 seeks to raise capital for the Cmatilla project. Also reported are cattle shipments, new lodge hall for the Eagles, land leveling by Mise Ubank, grant of land interests, rattlesnake finds by engineers, a Presbyteran minister purchasing land for a home, a local theater production, two-story shop and residence plans, preparations for a Pendleton convention, infant death, and baseball club organizing at Echo High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Sheriff Shutt
Merrow County
William Davis
Heppner
Bank of Echo
Heppner Bank
Davie
Eddo
Umatilla
Cmatilla
Ron. Stanfield
Tacoma Meat Company
Butter Creek
Fraternal
Order of Fagles
A. L. Extech
Mise Ubank
Tacoma
Mise
Feho
Zoe Hoover
Chicago
Grant County
Notes of Umatilla and Local Developments
Umatilla notes report switchman H A Bixby resigning and moving to Portland while J O H Tomlinson completed two new houses for Cullen and F E Davis. A petition to incor porate Umatilla was filed. a reservoir and tank for boiler use begins. Dierks Deeks work on bridge abutments over the Wintie river. Swain, injured in last week’s wreck, may lose a hand and an eye, with hopes for Carnegie hero recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
J. H. Tomlinson
Pettition
Swain
Hamil
Umatilla
Estella Kaye
E. E. Roberts
Ole Nelson
Spokane
H. A. Bixby
Menry
Spokine-Cmatilla Land Company
Harrie
Harris
Misa
Saylor
Ia la Grande
J. OH. Tomlinson
Ticorporaty
Dierks & Deeks
Wintiie
Literary Society
Takewell
Trrigen
W. H. Swain
Oregon
Indicted cashier Goll linked to Bigelow defalcation
Milwaukee February 10 1914 it is learned that 74 counts stand against former cashier Goll of the First National Bank in connection with Frank G Bigelow defalcation Gordon Bigelow son of the convicted president is named as having received about 190900 by the alleged connivance of his father and Goll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Axellant
Goll
First National Bank
Frank G. Bigelow
Gordon Bigelow
Mrs Taggart In Europe Custody Hearing Pending
Smyrer chief counsel for Mr Grace Taggart says the woman and her children are in Europe but the custody hearing for the boys will be held next week as planned.
The Peculiar Accident That Led to Lithography
The story recounts how Alol Sennefelder, after inspecting Munich’s theater and finding his damp stamp printing on wet paper, devised a method to copy songs via a stone printing process, leading to the discovery of lithography. The tale emphasizes a fortunate accident in 18th century artistic technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Mofart
Alol
Sennefelder
Execution of spies in England preceded by burial ritual
The article explains the execution of condemned spies in the English army. A detachment escorts the prisoner to a prepared grave where he digs his own. a chaplain reads burial rites. Twelve men are chosen to fire, each with a rifle, six loaded with blanks, so no one knows who fires a live cartridge. The volley follows and the spy dies, with many firing squad members visibly affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gladstone at the Fair with Lord Granville Guests
In Deal Mr. Gladstone visited a seaside fair with Mrs. Gladstone and Lord and Lady Sydney. He intended to ride a merry-go-round but vanished after a bet with opposition papers. He explored booths from a giant woman to an eight-legged calf, enjoying the day more than the schoolboys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Lord Granville
Mr. Gladstone
Mra. Gladstone
Lord
Lady Sydney
Deal
Fishermen Clash With Sabbath Traditions in Pres ton
A Lancashire port community once fished on Sundays despite clerical sermons. Fishermen reportedly burned a chimney effigy of a parson to wake his prayers, but the fish still bit. The odd practice surfaced in the London Fishing Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Lincashire
London Flahing Gazette
Fault Finding and the Toll of Constant Complaint
The text cautions that perpetual nagging and querulousness poison character and ruin spirit. It warns that those who dwell on the disagreeable side embitter themselves and undermine their own temper and dispositions.
Whither dear friend to Africa at one hundred degrees
A fragmentary quotation presents a dialogue about fleeing to Africa, noting extreme heat and a pained exchange between Filegende Blatter. The lines convey a travel or exile conceit with humorous irony regarding climate.
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Africa
Making of Socialists Interview in Lawrence on Freight Rates
Ray Stannard Baker associate editor of McClure's Magazine interviewed W Foas coe Stubbs in Lawrence about freight rate legislation after attending Wichita convention. Baker cites public demand to curb power of Standard Oil and railroads, predicts rising civic activism to reclaim government. He cites Armour Post controversy and calls for fuller information. Worry remains as a constant in political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stannard Baker
Lawrence
W. Foascoe Stubbs
Baker
McClure
Kanessa Chiy Stuer
Wichita
Rogers
Hadley
Smedity
United States
Milroad Ates
Wisconsin
Bruef
Mr. Baker
J. Ogden Armour
Saturday Evening Post
Mr. Armour
Armour
Mabel Foresees Fortune in Mirror Dialogue
In a reflective exchange Mabel smiles at her fortune while Ethel agrees a husband should not marry for wealth. Bidney comments that those who wield words must also defend themselves with action, and observes it would be odd for politicians to lack railroad passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Ethel
Revival Meetings Begin At First Christ Church
Revival meetings led by Rev. HK Lee Busubiiger with Rev. N HL Brooks begin Sunday Feb 11 1906 at the First Christ in church. Brooks, former pastor, is assisted by the new pastor and will conduct services. Brooks recently concluded a revival in Heppner Oregon adding 44 members and travels to Pendleton with singing by Mr and Mrs Webb. Busenbar ger arrives from Seattle to occupy the pulpit as Brooks departs for other fields inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HK. Lee Bussubiiger
Christian Church
N. HL. Brooks
N. HL Brooks
R. Lee Busaabarger
Evangeliat Brooks
Heppner Ore
Heppner
Pendleton
Tle Fualerants
Mrr
Mra
Webt
Lee Busenbarger
Seattle
Waerh
Evangeliot Brooks
Unproven Cure Claims and Fraudulent Patent Promises
An allegedly fraudulent ad touts Dolan Reward for cures, cites J. Ghoney and various names, promises blood and mucous surface treatment, claims internal action, and offers Hall’s Colored Core and other items with exaggerated prices. It resembles a garbled late 19th century medical quack listing aimed at selling ineffective remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolan
D. Cheney
Toledo
J. Ghoney
Mamvin
Buleiate
Achaaieth
Petition Signatures Sought for Primary Election Ballot East Oregonian
Electors in eastern Oregon pursue nominating petitions to secure signatures for a forthcoming primary. The process involves filing petitions with local election officials to place candidates on the ballot. Local residents are urged to participate by signing the petitions and supporting qualified contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oregonian
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Sold
The New Cough syrup acts as a mild cathartic on the bowels and expels a cold from the system. It cuts phlegm from the throat and relieves croup and whooping cough by strengthening mucous membranes. Children love it and it is sold by Tallman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Tallman & Co
Morning note on B M O B sleep
A brief, informal message notes that the writer slept on B M O B and feels fine upon waking. The fragment mentions no dates, places, or events beyond the phrase B M O B.
Roast meats entice shoppers at Central Market
A fragment from a historical ad touts generous slices of roast meat at the Central Meat Market. The speaker appeals to customers to try steak chops and cutlets, promising a repeat visit and noting the market offers fair pricing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Echo News
Fpuelneers
Usbank Mas
T. Maskins
John P. Robertson
Salem
Bebo City Hall
Central Stock Company
Belaxco Theater
J.T. Hoskins
Clark
Clark & Rees
Hawking
Pendletonn
John Oliver
Suburdiy
Trev. Allen
Presbyterian Church
Echo High School
TR. N. Stanfield
J. R. Sauvier
Butter Creek Telephone Company
Moree
Kroand
Standard Grocery Company
Harry Straw
W. A. Morse
L. A. Esteb
Grace Benedict
Tridee Street
Indies
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Cashien
Young Bleclow Nand
Uchatilla County
Ray Stannant Baker
Mr. Rogers
Sexton
Central Meat Market A.D. Auguetavo
Alta St
Phone Malin
Rock Spring
Lantz Bros
Depot Eee
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