Walla Walla Skim of Events and Local Notes
A garbled 1889 column from Walla Walla reports varied items: plans for a Portland trip, theater exhibitions at the Opera House, a jailed official, and weather chatter. Mentions Pendleton, Union County, and Wall a Walla civic life with churches, schools, and preparations for January events. Local economy notes include farm prospects, cattle drives, and valuation figures for the county with tax implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Pendleton
Sinting
Opera House
Jaunder
Wen
OR &S
Touchet
Walla Walla
Rows Mekson
California
Lee
Yille
Enitentiary
Stean
Il O'Vlock
J. V
Raley
Union County
New Year Wishes and Pendleton News 1889
Walla Walla letter from January 1 1889 reflects New Year greetings to readers of the Kase Onnuu Natn and local publishers. It discusses civic progress in Pendleton including railroad and Umatilla reservation ties, coal and wood shortages, electric light deployment, social events, and a push to raise 20000 for Hunt railroad subsidy with a looming court term and local political maneuvering. The piece notes community updates, personal notices, and a forecast of winter difficulties and development plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killian
Ender
Hunt
Warla Wana
W. T
Kase Onnuu
Natn
Pendietonians
J. J. Killian
Hoton
Umatilla
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Eureka Flat
Northern Pacific
Oregon Improvement Company
Wallula
Blow Mountains
Lowever
Waltaburg
Blue Mountain Hand
Walt Schumacher
Walt Markham
Daniel Kyger
M.D. Eghart
Singleton
W. W. Baker
Dr. Baker
Miles More
J. Kasper
New York
John Murphy
Jenny Dilaspey
J. W. Williams
Jenny Glaspey
Tin
Nce
H. Sattler
Journal Office
Mr. Sattler
Centerville
Milton
Centervillian
Ee Hexserer
Journal
Don- Perla
Statesman
Willie Newell
W. H. Newell
Col. Parker
Seattle
Peon
Doon
Ely
Hunt Railroad
Sim
Sccre i
Hintard Hits
Mant
Hant
Walle Walla Tine
al Blanchard
Mt. Shasta
Sacraamento
Moeserer
Bro. Bowmer
Milton Eagle
Pangea al Ville
Helix
Vansyele
LROO
Becket Arrested After Saloon Shootout in San Francisco
In the Saloon Francaise last evening William Beckett shot and mortally wounded Stephen Handyn and Packey O Rourke and slightly wounded Seblsam. Beckett warned Officer Stanton then fired but the bullets did not hit. Stanton overpowered Beckett who was booked for assault to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Francaise
Beckett Alot
Stephen Handyn
Stalin
Becket
Stanton
Heppner Man Faces Murder Attempt and Jail Incident
Portland Newa reports a Heppner man attempted murder and later died by self harm in custody. A city collision on First Street injured hands, while police noted 2408 arrests nationwide in the year. John Locknane, a longtime Heppner resident, reportedly tried to harm his wife then himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heppner
Berengera
Wm. Vaughn
Cain
Hiv
Heppner Tate
John Locknane
Watt
Eclipse Shadow Dims Pendleton Sun Amid Fog
In Pendleton a partial eclipse caused thick fog and dimmed daylight. Compositors in the Easy One-GoMAN office lit lamps to read, while observers noted the dimmed sky and clouds obscuring the sun. Many residents were surprised by the sudden dimming and lack of preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Cleo
Pendleton Hotel One of Oregon's Finest Structures Nears Completion
The Pendleton Motel Company builds the Pendleton Hotel on Main and Water streets. Began January 7 1888. nearing completion by February 1880. Cost about 40 000 dollars with 15 000 more for furnishings. Eighty rooms, grand exterior, modern upstairs amenities. Frank Zeigler is contractor. Taylor Jones & Co did plumbing and steam fitting. The project signals Pendleton's growth alongside the Golden Rule, boosting local prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Pendleton
Marshall of
Portland
Pendleton Motel Company
Water Street
Main Street
Modan
Tirarteloes
Pendletonians
Taylor, Jones & Co
Local Notes from Winsory Elena Dec 28 1888
Community snippets report visitors, cattle rustling woes, and New Year events. John Campbell loses twenty eight sheep in a pile up. Mr Moody to host a New Year bull at Vinson. A broom factory plan emerges from Story County Iowa as a potential city boon for the blind craftsman community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsory Elena
Winnow
Charles Frazier
Jame Nelson
Charlie
Bury
Bel Ra
Bowman
John Campbell
Tom
Moody
John Lowry
Story County
Iowa
Ole Od
Ida
Oleo
Ariel
Hiatt
Vinson
Pettaiiver
Petrified sweet potatoes in drugstore curiosity
A dated anecdote from a Leesor and Kuehler drug store describes a villager inspecting a jar of rhubarb root in a display. The clerk calls it petrified sweet potatoes, prompting a brief, humorous exchange as the man is tricked into recognizing the mislabeling and ends by acknowledging the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesor & Kuehler
King
Vielor
Post Office of Pendleton Through the Years of Growth
A historical review traces Pendleton's post office from 1868 rise as a small frontier center to its 1880s expansion under postmasters Livermore and Clapton. The narrative covers salary changes, office moves, and a modernization culminating in a grand building, plus a note on a fatal stagecoach accident on Livermore routes and a brief local transport dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Alan
Pendleton
Swift
Livermore
Obowter
Arthur de
Augiet
Milarkey
Main and
Court Streets
Alexander & Praver’s Atore
Lot Livermore
Water Streets
Court and
Thompson Streets
Aleo
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Horace
Vanego
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Wool Commission Merchant
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Whiskiew
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the Byothens
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Rosie
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Blue Front Bakery
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