Womans death in Cornucopia linked to drinking poison
A woman identified as Mrs May Millard died after taking a fatal dose of carbene in Cornucopia. She had been married to a barkeeper, with several quarrels prompting separations. Witnesses recall her talking of wanting to die, though none expected such an outcome.
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Julelde
Cornucopia
May Millard
Heriffs Office
Trujy
Burinew
Ji Wallowa County
Haw
Éich
Sho
Wal Elde
Haber City
Skating Mishap On Snake River Slough Inspires Lewiston Tale
A rough New Year morning on the Snake River slough near Lewiston features an ice scene described as treacherous yet inviting to locals. The young boy faced only sorrows as the ice yielded under him, marking a somber note in the valley's winter pastime.
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Lawlston
Snake River
Rowrh
Lewlston Valley
Holiday Market Prices In Pendleton Boost Seasonal Shopping
Holiday season lift drives shoppers to grocers meat and produce stores with broad price lists in Pendleton. Apples 1.76 2 per box cranberries 16 2 4 cents per pound oranges 25 cents per dozen onions 1 50 per sack tomatoes 20 cents per pound butter 70 76 cents per roll and many other staples listed for Christmas New Year spending.
Twenty Mill School Levy Approved at District Meeting
John Day News reports the district school meeting ended Friday with voters approving a 20 mill levy for school support and debt reduction. The levy doubles the prior special levy and should cover current expenses and reduce the debt while aiding bond redemption.
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John Day News
Sheep Buyers Arrive in Heppner for Early Sheep Sale
W. W. Stibler and George FR Smith of Buffalo Wyoming arrived in Heppner that evening to purchase sheep. The Heppner Times notes buyers are arriving unusually early this year, likely due to high sheep prices and farmers reluctant to part with their flocks.
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Heppner
W. W. Stibler
George FR
Scarlet Peover Abated in Seaplot Fever Decline
The brief feverish excitement over seaplot fever has faded as the last vertigo of the illness disappears. Sunday schools and youth meetings have been renamed at the churches.
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John Day News
Arlington Doctor Appointed Physician for Railroad
Arlington Record reports Dr Gavey has been named physician and surgeon for the Northern Pacific railroad company. He is assigned to the 20 mile stretch of the road along the north bank of the Columbia. The appointment marks a significant local professional achievement.
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Arlington
Gavey
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
The
Columbia
Artington
Spellings the dictionaries agree on many points
The Chicago Chronicle notes that despite language changes, three major dictionaries concur on many spellings while noting some differences. It lists agreed spellings such as abatrathin and Hindustan and questions the correct form wolverene, highlighting variations among popular spellings and dictionary standards.
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International
Webster's
Barytong
Chile
Chichgo
What is electricity theories and ideas explained
The article surveys how electricity is defined and measured, noting its immense power and elusive nature. It discusses theories from atomic conditions to chemical action and friction, and reflects on the impossibility of directly observing atoms with current microscopes.
Cento Books and their Notable Examples
A discussion of cento books formed from detaching lines from great authors. Notable instances include Thackeray derived centos by a baroness, Empress Alexia’s Life of Christ from Homer, a Virgil cento by Ross, and Hamilton’s Milton based History of America selling for $500. The rarity and value of such compilations are noted.
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Thia
Uld
Ly Acento
Thackeray
Alexia
Christ
Ross
Virgil
Denton
Alexander Hamilton
Milton
Sal
America
Plague of Caterpillars and Odd Editor Myths
A fragmentary 1854 plague note recalls caterpillars overrunning Scottish lowlands described by Richard Bell in My Strange Pots with halted drains and dammed streams. It also cites scholastic jokes about editors from an English school and a brief Bible puzzle about Methuselah and Noah, ending with a New York Times reference.
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Scottish Lowlands
Richard Bell
Barrow
Pavers dropping and odd exchanges cited
Fragmentary lines mention a servant girl and a alleged trick by a woman. References include a Senator Burten from Kanens and a remark about heat peaking a month after the longest day. Lacking clear names, places, or events in readable form.
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Rve
Local Professional Cards and Public Notice
A compilation of professional listings for J A Best and C J Smith with office and residence addresses in Pendleton Oregon, plus J M Bentley representing fire and accident insurers. Also includes land commissioner J Haley with filings, engraved cards and invitations offered, and several local attorneys with office locations. A public notice by Charles Cunningham dated December 1st 1906 requests claims and unsettled business be presented within 60 days at Pendleton office, or be deemed settled.
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State of
Oregon
Agann
George Cavanaugh
Cavyn- Haugh
Cavanaugh
Haker City Herald
Urmitilla
Morrow
Charles Hauston
Pendleton
Charles Cunningham
Sheen
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Commercial Club Committee
Jet Morrives
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Thin Ranch
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Yakima Daily Republic
Daily Market Report
Fruita
Mobile
Ali
Mobile & Olio Railroad
Prince George
Halifax Inc
Mobile- Havana
Chicago
Kf, J, Cheney & Co
Ining Hall
Toles
PL J, Cheney & Co
Lilian BH. Carnes
Cnusge
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Wisdow
Rex
Winona
Neagle Bros. Blacksmiths
Rock Spring
Lantz Bros
Main Street
Dep
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Court Street
Walters’ Flouring Mills
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Lamech
Noah
New York
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Kanens
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Savings Bank
C. J. Smith
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Amy Currin
Schmidt Block
R. B. Ringo
Schmidt Bulling
W. G. Col
Judd
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Judd Building
D. J. M'Faul
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Main
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Kirkavilje
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Smith-Crawford
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M. S. Kern
B. A. Vaughan
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T. H. Whith
DEAS
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D. C. McNabb
Tallman's Drug Store
T. J. Lloyd
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Eagle Block
Court St. St
Thomas Thompson
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Pendleton Lodge NO
Banks and Brokers
Pendleton Savings Bank
Pendleton, Ore
W. J.furnish
T. J. Morris
J. A. Borle
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W. F. Matlock
G. M. Rice
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Hartman Abstract CO
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James Johns
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Columbia Produce CO
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Pendleton Ice & Cold Storage
V. Stroble
Graham & T Hunter
Old Basler
East Oregonian
H. J. Bean
Taylor's Hardware
James A. Fer
Stephen 4. Lowell
Deapain Block
John W. M
Carter, Raley
RALEY
Savings Bank Building
James B. Perry
Taylor's Hardware Store
Winter & Collier, Lawyers
John H. Lawrey
Baving Bank Bulding
Eee Stillman & Pierch
Stillman
United States
George W. Coutts
Idaho
R. J. Slater
Despain Building
I. A. Newberry
Association Block Street
Dan P. Smythe
East Court Street
Cecil R. Wade
East Oregonian Building
East Webb Street
Q. W. Phelps
John McCourt
Howard & Swingle
Taylor Building
Main and
Werstroota
C. E. Troutman
A. May
Eeast Oregonian
T. M. Keller
Goodman Elgar
Mainstre & P
Monterastelli Bros
OTT Athena
H. P. Millen
Aaarpeemersipena Helix Hotel
J. P. Navin
Funeral Directors
M. A. Rader
Chicago College of Embalming
Baker & Folsom
Chinese Laundry
Slom Kee
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Main St
Seat
Scavenger's
Whitner & OV
Goodman's
Clear Story
Ae WM
FL Yohnker
Athens
Craighead & Hayes Athena
Hon
Therese Bandles
Oregonian
Front Avenue
Spokane
Wash
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W. I. Jones
Pilot ‘Rock
B. C
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Hendricks
Argolne
Hurst Automatic Switch & Signal Company
W. J. Curtly
Portland
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Europe
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Rene
East Oregonian Pub. CO
Pendleton Oregon
Pendleton Iron Works
Court
Alig Streets
Marion Jack
W. L Zieger
Mgr
Chichester's Cahgliem Pennvaoval
Zeus Crean
Lester
Reform Mall
Uliehoater & Mediser Bqeare
MILA
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Hennings’ Cigar Store
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Scott
Pine Santal-Pepsin CO
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Orecon
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