Pendleton Library reports strong 1913 finances and usage
In 1913 Pendleton Public Library, soon Umatilla county library, held 1496 cardholders and circulated 17 922 books and periodicals. The year added 690 volumes bringing total to 4773, with a general fund balance of 1299 25 and special fund 16 18.
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Pendleton
Umatilla County
Library Board
Lbrarian
Public Library
Sturzis Fund
Civic Club
Oregon State Library
Kewneyvere
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh
Beware of claims for catarrh cures containing mercury. Mercury damages the system. Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo offers a mercury free internal remedy. Testimonials free. Also try Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toedo
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
Government Telegraph Lines Backed by Maryland Congressman
David J. Lewie of Maryland has introduced a bill for government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines, aligning with the parcels post push. The move follows Attorney General McReynolds and officials of American Telephone Company agreeing to relinquish Western Union stock, signaling a peaceful settlement amid Sherman Act concerns. Public support echoes Postmaster General Purleson who favors wire ownership by the government. Despatches from Wastinson note the president may resist cabinet recommendations. Also included is an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for relief of coughs and croup, with testimonial from Mrs. Tin Dewey of Milwaukee.
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David J. Lewie
House of Representatives
Maryland
McReynolds
American Telephone Company
Western Union Company
Western Union
Telephone Company
Wilson
Lewis
Purleson
Wastinson
Society girl plans to become deaconess
New York Dec 30 Miss Remola Dahleren granddaughter of the late Rear-Admiral Dahlgren U S N will enter religious life as a deaconess in the Protestant Episcopal church. She has long been interested in the work of deaconesses and will soon enter the Deaconess Home in New York.
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New York
Remola Dahleren
Dahlgren
Dahleren
Protestant Episcopal Church
Dyspeptic Relief Promise From Chamberlain Tablets
An advertisement claims stomach troubles can end with Chamberlain's Tablets. John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan says heartburn indigestion and liver complaint vanished after use. Sold by all dealers.
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John RB. Barker
Battle Creek
Mich
All dealera—Ady
Uncle of President Wilson Dies in Ohio
CHILLICOTHE Ohio Dec 10 Henry W Woodrow an uncle of Pres ident Wilson died suddenly at his home in this city Chronic constipation cured Five years ago I had the worst case of chronic constipation I ever knew of and Chamberlains Tablets cured me writes F Fish Brooklynes Mich For sale by all dealers dv 43 Men Executed TOKIO Dec 31 Charged with plotting to overthrow the Japanese rule In Formosa 18 men Were publicly executed at Tashoku Chamberlains Cough Remedy This remedy has no superior for coughs and colds It is pleasant to take it contains no opium or other narcotic It always cures For sale by all dealers Adv
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Chamberlain
Mra Tin Dewey
Milwaukee
Wis
Adv
Chillicothe
Ohio
Henry W. Woodrow
Wilson
Brookies Mich
Tokio
Formosa
Tashoku
Snoop Resigns as Chicago Schools Head
John D. Shoop has formally resigned as Chicago public schools superintendent after the board canceled his election to succeed Ella Flagg Young. He returns to his former role as first assistant superintendent, ending the bid amid December events in Chicago.
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Chicago
John D. Shoop
Chicago Public Schools
Mra
Ella Flagg Young
Board of Education
Benson Will Turn Falls Area Into Public Playground
Portland Oregon January 1. Commodore Benson announces his father B8 Benson a famed Oregon timberman and roads advocate has bought about 220 acres including Gordon Falls near Multnomah Falls. He plans a free public playground styled after Busch Gardens Pasadena offering year round access while retaining ownership. The site features a 1200 foot punch bowl with beaver activity and 650 foot falls with a picturesque approach, aiming for scenic development and public enjoyment.
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Portland
Ore
Fort
Benson
Oregon
Capitallat
Good Roads
Gordon Falls
Multnomah Falls
Busch Gardens
Pasadena
Falls
Miss Hobbs to Be Royally Received in Oregon
Miss Fern Hobbs private secretary to Governor West plans a royal reception in Copperfield as she returns to remove officials from office. Saloon owners refuse to resign, guided by attorney James H. Nichols. Creel family holds major Chihuahua state influence and Huerta support figures in a tangled cross-border backdrop. A. G Winnerling advertises drilling estimates and prices at 116 Webb Street.
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Baker
Ore
Fern Hobbs
Jamcs H. Nichols
Villa Forces California Bride For Mexican War Leader
In Torreon, Pancho Villa reportedly ordered an American woman to wed him on the spot after entering the American Cloth ing Company office where she served as cashier. A priest was allegedly compelled to perform the ceremony. The new wife has not complained to any American consul, and no action has been taken by the U S government. Villa, now a insurgent leader, reportedly rode with his wife beside him as he moved north toward Chihuahua.
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Torreon, Mex
Pancho Villa
Juarez
Chihuahua
Mexico
United States
Villa
American Clothing Company
Torreon
General Mercado Led 2000 To 250 Mile Chihuahua Refugee March
General Mercado, once a Huerta lieutenant in Chihuahua City, fled with 2,000 soldiers and wealthy citizens as Pancho Villa moved south from Juarez. They marched 250 miles to Presidio, Texas, reaching the border ahead of Villa’s troops. Refugees included members of the Terraza and Creel families, among Chihuahua’s wealthiest. The Terranzas’ wealth is valued at least $100,000,000, mainly land.
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Mercado
Huerta
Chihuahua City
Pancho Villa
Juares
Chihuahua
Presidio
Tex
Creel
No Individual Blamed for Wreck Near Haines
A board of Inquiry's report on the train wreck near Haines Oregon Sunday morning finds no individual responsible for the accident. Baker is the origin city and the incident prompted an official inquiry.
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Haines
Baker
Ore
Train Derails In Automatic Block District No Individual Responsible
A derailment involving fast mail No 10 occurred within the automatic block district. The engine tender engine trailer and 10 cars left the rails, causing $400 damage to equipment and $200 to track. A board of inquiry, including W Bollows and others from Haines and district officials, found the derailment due to the locomotive's rolling and swinging motion spreading rails 36 feet apart, with no individual responsibility assigned.
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Lirary
Kent
L. A
Stureis
G. Kimbre
Whrarvy
Sydney Sommerville
Librarian Pro Tem
Bala
Palance
Ccesseve
A. Eklund
Main Street
Tallman & Go
Hohbach’s Bakery and Lunch Room
Court Street
GIR
Snoop
Benson Tragt
Miss Hobbs
Terrazas
Los Angeles
Winnerling
Webb Street
Adr
Castor
New
Bears
Castoria
Rouard
W. Bollows
W. FL & N_ railway
George
ATP
Dr. Pierce
L. C. Smith & Bros
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company
Syracuse, N. Y
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