Local Ads and Notices Run Wild in Portland Era
A dense, garbled collection of 1904 ads and notices lists shops such as Teutsch's Boston Store and Court Street merchants, piano tuners, millinery, clothing, groceries, and a milk route for sale. It mentions a few person notices, lost pins, rental and property listings, and multiple railroad fare notices for January 1904. It includes details on upcoming associations and winter work disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Gidse
Teutsch’s. Campbell Ic
Jerida
the West
Court Street
Keonedy
Western Union Direct Wire Links Pendleton and Spokane
Western Union installs a direct wire between Pendleton and Spokane replacing prior Portland routing. The link allows Pendleton to communicate straight with Spokane, saving time and eliminating routings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Western Union
Portland
Pendleton
Marriage License Issued to Reeves and Davis in County
A marriage license was issued this morning to Newton J. Reeves and Mian Eline L. Davis, residents of the county. The notice notes local wedding formalities and confirms the couple's eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton J. Reeves
Mian Eline L. Davis
This County
Weston Visitors In Pendleton City Brief Encounters
Local residents from Weston Athena Union and nearby towns mingle in Pendleton for short visits on business and social calls. Names include H Edwards CM Mullen Odessa Chornberg Alma Edwards Hazel Coffman and J A Hubbard among others. Several stay for a few days while others visit friends and attend events. a few household members are listed as ill or traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Edwards
Weston
HoBoes Arrested in Farm Robbery Near Juniper
Sheriff D Taylor left for Walla Walla to fetch two men who robbed the Nelson farm in Juniper district. They reportedly took supplies and clothing, were pursued to Wallula, captured by Deputy Nave, and held for circuit court on a dwelling house robbery charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniper
D. Taylor
Walla Walla
Peter Nelson
Jurniper
Wallula
Phy Nave
Taylor
Snowstorm blankets Umatilla County and Eastern Oregon
A broad snowstorm spread across Eastern Oregon, with Umatilla County seeing six inches at Umatilla town and higher totals in Hingham Springs, Weston, Athena, Helix, and Adams. Stock have been fed, hay remains plentiful, and the wheat crop is in good shape as snow aids it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Oregon
Umatilla County
Rajnmen
Hingham Springs
Weston
Athena
Helix
Adams
Will case dismissed in probate compromise
The Morrison will contest case ends in a court approved compromise. Robinson Morrison, Robert Morrison, and Eliza Morrison pay trustee J. T. Lievalien 1838.28 (or 4000 total) to be split equally among John Morrison, Richard Morrison, William Morrison, and Grace Hale. The court orders the case dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrison
Robinson Martian Morrison
Robert Morrison
Eliza @ Morrison
J. T. Lievalien
John Ro Morrison
Richard Morrison
Willian Morrison
Grace K. Hale
School Election Saturday to fund district tax
The district sets a Saturday school election to approve a tax for school funding. The levy remains at 1 mill, with attendance and expenses rising. Protracted Methodist meetings begin tonight led by Rev J W Compton of La Grande as part of the national week of prayer observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmet
Methodist Church
South
JW. Compton
la Grande
Howard
Lot Livermore Sick and Turmoil at Local Post Office
Lot Livermore, postmaster, has been ill over a week from holiday overwork. He visited the office briefly today then returned home to rest and is expected to be back in a few days. The First Congregational and MBE churches will not observe the week of prayer, but will hold two prayer meetings and later a series of meetings. Glenn Boatman, 18 months old, died of brain fever at home in Stage Gulch, burial today. Wade of the company bank recovering at home. Elizabeth McCauley and George Short wed in Pierce County. N Teal, VP of First National Bank, arrived in city from Portland for brief banking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Jones
la Grande
WS Perry
Athena
Miss Leenberg
Hond River
Weston
G. L. Dindinger
Portland
Tie Brother
Willam H. Dindinger
Dindinger & Wilson
L. A. Hildreth
J. H. Hudson
Enterprise
Wallowa County
Lot Livermore
Wv. N. Teal
First National Bank
Glenn Boatman
Mary Boatman
Stage Gulch
B. Wade
Cb Wade
Perio Iy I
Ile
Oregon Tax Levy Sets 1904 Revenue at 1 225 000
The 1904 state tax levy was fixed at 1 225 000 with 26 000 for the Agricultural College and the remainder for state expenses and extraordinary appropriations. Lane and Multnomah counties top taxpayers, while Celilo canal, Indian War veterans, Lewie and Clark expedition, Portage railway drive increases. Exposition costs prompt a future 260 000 appropriation. state faces 500 000 expense share. The process described as slow and careful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Chamberlain
Dunter
Moor
Agricultural College
Aintion County
Umatilla County
Lane
Multnomah
Dubbar
Lewie and Clark
Pingree Gloria Shoes for Women Priced at $3.50
The listing notes Pingree Gloria women's shoes priced at 3.50 with emphasis on value. Availability and size range details are not specified in the fragment.
Postmaster Short Rumor Hits Grant County Town
Grant County Mining Town reports postmaster H. Kelly is $9149 short in accounts. Sumpter Jan J. W. Kelly is identified as post master at Greenhorn City. Postal Inspector TJ Clark of Walla Walla notifies Kellys bondmen to cover the deficit. Kelly has been removed from office and a Greenham City merchant acts as temporary postmaster. Downfall blamed on heavy drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumpter
Jan. J
W. W. Kelly
Greenhorn City
Grant County
TJ. Clark
Walla Walla
Kelly
Oflon and WR
Greenham City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acket
Cloak & Fur
EE Teutsch
BIG Store
Cor
Main and
Alta
Martin's
Boston
Gloria
Lew St. George
JC Rader
Kanox Hat Agency
Teutsch's
Delia
Kinoys
Nolf
Nation
Dutton Cindy Store
Joerger
West Court Stro
All Limon
Fechter
Earl Borie
Court
James Brown
City Recorder
National Woolsrowers’ Association
Northwest Fruitgrowers’ Association
National Livestock Association
F Wansley
J. S&s
the Peoples Warehouse
Acker
F. W Schmidt & Co
Koeppens
Price
A. C. Koeppen & Brothers
J. W. Clay
North Fork
William Morrison
Moro
Gertrude Jordan
Thompson Street
Imerippe
Mise Marin Grubb
A. Benge
Lexington
Alma Edwards
Hazel Coffman
Milton
E. Miller
Union
Dan Smythe
Allington
Roll
FE. S Brasel
Mirs Maude Brasel
Starbuck
J. M. Morrison
Mise Hertha
Snow Storm General
Will
Donn Morrison
Pai
Edison
Gus
the Cop
Robert Findley
McCauley-Short
Mise
Elizabeth McCauley
George Ro Short
Pierce — Comunty
Washington
Fternoon al Veldence
Robert 4
Devenne
Congregational Church
Lewin
Clark
T. Grove
W. L. Douglas
Postmaster Short
H. Kelly
Grant County Mining
Frederick Rolf
Cartomllota
Walter's
A.J. Bean
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