Commercial Club Plans Protest Over Umatilla Project
Tonight the Commercial Club will discuss protesting Taft’s failure to order the extension of the West Umatilla irrigation project in the 20 million dollar appropriation. A strong resolution is expected urging authorities to reconsider and extend the project. Dr C J Smith’s committee will meet at 7 PM to finalize plans. Additional business, including a potential paid secretary position, may be discussed.
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Taft
West Umatilla
Commercial Association
Seasion
Umatilla
C. J. Smith
Former water commissioner Saxton undergoes appendix surgery
F M Saxton a well known city attorney was carried to the hospital this morning with appendicitis. Doctors Atwood Parker and Patterson performed the operation at Salem where he fell ill last Friday. He is now recovering nicely and has endured intermittent attacks for years.
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F. M. Saxton
Ohio Ballot Box Disgrace Continues Controversy
The piece argues strong for ballot reform, blaming weak lifeguards around the ballot box and urging purification of the ballot to secure better officials who will honor their oath.
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Ohio
Newsy Notes of Pendleton five Irish seek US citizenship
Five Irishmen appeared before County Clerk Frank Saling this morning and declared their intention of becoming citizens of the United States. Also noted: Haywon Stubblefield and Ethel L. Fletcher, both of this county, are the first couple to be granted a marriage license in Umatilla county in 1911. The Tutuilla division of the old No. 8 farmers tele phone line is complete and will connect with the local exchange within a day or two. Mrs Joseph F Paradise, formerly Miss Lillian Reiden, a Pendleton trained nurse, was married recently in Baker City and is visiting her parents. The ceremony was performed by Bishop O’Reilly.
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Frank Saling
The
United States
Haywon Stubblefield
Ethel L. Fletcher
Umatilla
Saling
J. M. Cornelison
Tutuilla
No. 8 Farmers
Joseph F. Paradise
Pendleton
Baker City
Lillian Reiden
Bishop O'Reilly
Wedding Trip Bride Eva Huston Betrothed in Albany Home
On wedding trip editor A Meresse of the Malheur Enterprise now at Yale with his bride Eva Huston formerly of Albany. They wed Saturday at the bride's parents home and are guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Meresse. Funeral of Mrs E J Meiners held at Presbyterian church with interment at Olney cemetery.
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A. Meresse
Malheur Enterprise
Yale
Eva Huston
Albany
Frank Meresse
E. J. Meiners
Presbyterian Church
Olney Cemetery
Ice on Pendleton streets hinders horse travel
Bad weather left a thin ice coating on Pendleton streets delaying iron shod horses. Shortly after eight, a Penland Bros delivery horse fell at Main and Court, with workers trying multiple methods to lift it.
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Pendleton
Penland Bros
Main
Court Streets
Musical Friday Night Benefit by Church Choir
Lovers of music may attend a free Friday night program by the Church of the Redeemer choir at Mrs J Ross Dickson's home with no tickets required and a free will offering accepted. In Police Court Doug McDonald and Jim Myers faced drunk and disorderly charges before Judge FitzGerald and received standard sentences. Two other men charged with celebrating the new year too freely were jailed. John Doe forfeited a $10 bail on a similar charge and a Chinaman did the same for bicycling on the sidewalk against the ordinance.
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Church of the Redemer
Doug McDonald
Jim Myers
FitzGerald
John Doe
Much Liquor Sold as Regulated Saloons Open
Pendleton marks a new prohibition era reopening with crowded saloons and abundant liquor. Patrons fill bars, bartenders prove lenient, and many men roam the streets in intoxicated conditions after the holiday launch.
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Pendleton
Peniton Chapter House Drive Aims To Gain Members
An enthusiastic Pendleton Chapter of the American Woman's League met to push toward securing the required membership before February 1 to entitle the group to erect a chapter house. A committee was appointed in December to find a building lot, with hopes to report by February or earlier. The league plans are maturing as membership terms tighten after February.
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Pendleton C
American Woman's League
wWoelock
League
Pendleton
Postal bonds open today continue page one note
Bonds are redeemable at the pleasure of the United States one year from issue date in gold coin. No limit on the amount a depositor may acquire as the bonds are not counted as part of the bank’s resources.
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United States
Postal Savings System Described by United States Officials
The article explains a maximum deposit of 500 dollars for a depositor and notes funds will be placed in local banks nationwide to aid current commerce. Deposits are secured by bonds with the U S treasurer as reserve, and the board of trustees may invest 30 percent in U S bonds. The faith of the United States guarantees deposits with interest. The savings certificate plan follows a recommendation from experts appointed by Postmaster General Hitchcock last June, noting foreign passbook systems are costly, with England's central office needing thousands of bookkeepers.
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United States
Board of Trustees
Hitchcock
England
Presps Named For Circuit Judgeship
Reports claim experienced candidate Woodson leads, with Watts and Ferguson as strong contenders. Wilson reportedly withdrew to back Watts, and an appointment was believed sent to Morrow County. Final decision expected within days.
Immigration association could aid regional growth
Quotations from agents MecDonough Nash and others praise forming an immigration association. They argue it would enlist state cooperation and yield benefits, highlighting potential positive impact across multiple states and rail networks.
New Faces Appear at Court House in Local Elections
Today in the court house several new officials resumed duties after last election. J W Maloney works in the county judge's office while Ren 8 Burroughs handles recorder tasks with Deputy W C B Pruitt assisting temporarily. Mise Fay Kadel fills for Pruitt at the clerk's office. Geary Kimbrell succeeds his father in the surveyor's office. Commissioner H N Cockburn replaces Lee and will take oath tomorrow. Visitors include J W Campbell of Hermiston attending the Commercial association protest meeting.
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Court House
J. W. Maloney
Ren 8 Burroughs
W. C. B. Pruitt
Pruitt
Mise Fay Kadel
Geary Kimbrell
H. N. Cockburn
Lee
Mothers Lie Wisely Directs Care With Safe Laxatives
A parental maxim promotes using gentle remedies only when needed and favors Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna for laxative needs. The note urges buying the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co to ensure beneficial effects and avoid objectionable substances.
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California Fig Syrup Co
For Sale 100000 Acres in Large and Small Tracts
Real estate agent with 26 years in the county and 12 years in the business offers for sale 100000 acres in varied tracts. Highlights include a 5 room house and lot near town for 400 dollars and a 9 room house with large outbuildings on 11-4 acres for 1500 dollars. Also lists 8000 acres fenced, 80 percent tillable, well watered, six miles from railroad at 10 dollars per acre with easy terms.
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Columbia
John Day River
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