WASHOUT AT HELIX Dams and High Water Impair Vansycle Road
High water from chinook snowmelt and heavy rain damaged Vansycle canyon roads near Helix. Over 20 bridges suffered, 17 badly, two washed out. repairs completed in days, traffic resumed. Pendleton dispatch delayed two days for train service, county road damage sizable, but now stabilized.
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Vansycle Canyon
W. C
Pendleton
Vansycle
O. R & N &T Helix
Joseph McCabe
High Line
Vancycle Canyon
Trafic
New Year Notes From McKay Creek Vicinity
A local miscellany from McKay Creek reports visits in Baker county and Spokane, road improvements on the Echo Trail, market activity for last year’s hay, and renewal of health as measles cases clear. Family news includes the Wheelers’ eight children recovering from illness and new housing near the Hill ranch.
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North McKay
McKay Creek
Gus Hills
Baker County
Charles A. Kidder
John Graham
Spokane
Ruth Kidder
Walla Walla
Turkey
Turk
Chas. Kidder
Hill Bros
Imoch
J. S. Wheeler
Isaac Hill
Daniels Ranch
Teddy
Knox
John 3. Wheeler
Bootblack of Walla Walla Shot Miss Haworth Freed
Governor McBride grants William Davis, four years into state prison, a New Year clemency. Davis, once a city bootblack, loves Miss Efe Haworth who did not return his affection, leading to the shooting incident. Davis is released on parole tomorrow.
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Bootblack
Walla Walla
Miss Haworth
McBride
William Davis
Dulla
Davis
Efe Haworth
Man’s Paroled Shooter Had Model Record in Prison
A man identified as Davis fired at Miss Haworth during a street encounter over a year ago. Two bullets hit her but caused no serious injuries. Davis was convicted and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary, served over a year, and earned parole after achieving a five‑point model record.
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Davis
Miss Haworth
Plate Glass Windows Shot in Walla Walla
Three large French plate glass windows in downtown Walla Walla were shattered New Year’s night by a rifle shot from a Healibre revolver. The incident occurred on Main Street about midnight during firecracker explosions. An eyewitness bullet was recovered, but no suspects have been identified. Estimated damage ranges from 150 to 400 dollars, with risk of greater harm had upper stories been struck.
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Walla Walla
Main Street
Richard Carvel at Frazer Tonight Starring Robson
Andrew Robson headlines Frazer in a staging of Winston Churchill's Richard Carvel a leading revival praised for romantic heroics and celebrated as a tour standout. The program also features Shore Acres and a fine portrayal of American home life with noted poets Riley and Field cited for praise. A notable evening of drama is scheduled for Wednesday January 7th at the Frazer.
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Frazer
Andrew Robson
Winston Churchill
Richard Carvel
Mr. Robon
Robson
Hobson
Vertoneliles
Snare Acres
Shore Acres
Joen
New England
Hall Caine
London
James Whitcomb Riley
Eugene Field
Arnica Balm promises fast relief for burns and sores
Century ort. Millions find comfort with Arnica Balm. It kills pains from burns and scalds, cures eruptions and ulcers, removes corns and warts. Beat cure on earth. Only 26c at Tallman & Co.'s drug store.
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Tallman & Co
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Cripple Creek
Mrs. A M Weaver of Cripple Creek testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills curing her daughter's kidney weakness and preventing recurrences after cold. She notes her family keeps them on hand and recommends them to mothers. Sold by all dealers, 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, remember the name.
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A. M. Weaver
N. A Street
Cripple Creek
Colo
W. PR. FP
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Cheap Rail Rates Westbound in 1903 Sale
From February 16 to April 30, 1903 the O R N Co offers sale fares from Missouri River points to Pendleton at 22.60 dollars and from St Paul 2 560 dollars and from St Louis 27.60 dollars. See O R N ticket agent for full particulars.
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Missouri River
Pendleton
St. Paul
St. Louis
A Big Grocery Offers Fresh Stock and Low Prices
A Big Grocery invites the public to visit and inspect its entirely new stock. The shop promises fresh goods, courteous service, and inducements through low prices to win customer trade.
D Kempler and Son opens new hotel on Garden Street
The new 36 by 86 building erected by Joe Ell on Garden Street between Court and Alta is open. It boasts well lighted ventilated rooms with modern improvements including electric lights and baths. The hotel backs Queen Chop and Oyster House on Main Street and will be run in connection with the Queen Chop House and Queen Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Garden Street
Court
Alta
Queen Chop
Oyster House
Main Street
Queen Chop House
Queen Hotel
Messrs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alexander
Alexander Department Store
Ite
Vis
Court Street
Miller Cash
ER & CO
Miercke’k Meats
Otto Miesche
Ca Vray
Holsser
Orlan Clyde Cullen
Bu ‘Court
Yur Tam
Washington, D
HELIX
Odds and
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta St., Opp
Court House
Satisfac
TION
Garretson
Martin’s Family Grocery and Bakery
Dom
Kemler & Son
Alta Street
Savings Bank
D. Kemler & Son
Queen
van Plymbroeck Olson
Colesworthy Chop Mill
East Alte
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