Farm and Range News From Wallowa County
WEWS OF FARM AND RANGE reports large land and stock sales. Wealthy N K West buys Commonwealth Stock Farm of 966 acres above Hilgard, with 356 irrigated acres near Walnes and stock including quality Clydesdales. total value $61,000 in cash and land. W S Dougherty to manage the ranch. Also Nye Rural Route discon tinued prompts rural route petition from Pilot Rock settlers, plus Montana wheat seed imports to improve local hard wheat.
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Monnwealth
Hilgard
W_ 5S
Dougherty
Baker County
Tig
N. K. West
Walnes
Nye
Pilot Rock
New York Foreign Trade Tops Two Billion in 1913
An advance report from the New York chamber of commerce states the city’s total foreign trade reached 2,249,265,622 in 1913, up from 1,916,044,242 in 1912, a gain of 223,621,329. New York accounts for about 47.08 percent of U S foreign commerce, with other ports rising roughly 10 percent. Includes an advertising insert for sale-priced planes at Warren’s.
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New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
United States
Two Marriage Licenses and Local Notices in Pendleton
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports two marriage licenses issued today. William XM Smith of Walla Walla and Frances Harris of Milton were licensed, while Haliver N Kettelsen and Mary E Brawer from this county were issued yesterday afternoon. Also noted is Arthur Metanic, eight, undergoing surgery today by Dr Henderson for lymphatic, tonsil, and adenoids issues. Estate of the late W W Jacobs valued at 2919.54 with notes and personal property. Frank Madison, Alaska Indian, received 30 days for stealing a gun from Round-of Feed barn. he recently married a mixed-blood Adams resident.
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William XM. Smith
Walla Walla
Frances Harris
Milton
Haliver N. Kettelsen
Mary E. Brawer
County
Metanic
Arthur Metanic
Parsons Motanic
Henderson
Edward Eb, Koontz
B. N. Hawks
Henry Dell
W. W. Jacobs
Frank Madison
Adams
Medical Society Meeting Scheduled in Judd Building
The Pendleton and Umatilla County Medical Society will hold a session this evening at 7 30 at Dr D J McFaul's office in the Judd building Speakers include Dr Hag Good of the Eastern Oregon State Hospital Dr Turley and Dr Reber all expected to attend and present in the program
Pendleton Commercial Club Plans Regular Meeting
President J W W Tallman urges strong attendance at the Pendleton Commercial Club monthly gathering. Topics include arranging meetings for Tom Richardson and bolstering the club finances.
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Pendleton Commerceial Club
J. W W. Tallman
Tom Richardson
Ten Cases Of Old Books Shipped For Replacement Texts
A shipment of ten cases of discarded books was sent by L. G. Frazier to Port hinil as evidence of money Pendleton children spend on school books to be replaced by newer texts. The 3000 pound shipment consisted entirely of ticks traded in by publishers for new ones.
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Pendleton
L. G. Frazier
Porthinil
Publis
Pendleton camp Ww. OF. W. installs new officers
At the session of Pendleton camp Ww. OF. W. last evening new officers were installed including WwW. A. McCarty as past counsel A. D. Boyce as counselor commander James Upton as advisory lieutenant Thomas Foz Gerald as bunker J. L. Walker as clerk J A. Gibson as escort Dick Noreen as watchman J. E. Beard as sentry P. A. Anderson as manager G. W. Bradley as captain of team with holdover managers J. F. Miller and C E. Bowlaby.
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Pendleton Camp
A. McCarty
A. D. Boyce
James Upton
Thomas Foz Gerald
J. PL. Walker
J A. Gibson
Dick Noreen
J. E. Beard
P. A. Anderson
G. W. Bradley
J. F. Miller
C E. Bowlaby
Whiskey theft arrest ends with 20 days in jail
Transient Biarry Hibbart attempted to steal a case of whiskey from Peters and Morrison saloon. He pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace Parkes and received a 20 day jail term after being caught by Charles Morrison inside the Stangier store while fleeing in work overalls.
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Peters & Morrison
Biarry Hibbart
Justice of the Peace Parkes
Charles Morrison
Stangier Coour
Evening meeting weighs night school plans at high school
Attendance at last night’s gathering included twenty two members, with six elders among them. Two of the six wished commercial study, two sought review work, and two aimed at other courses. The board doubts night classes for non enrolled day students are justifiable and a further meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Srother
Earthquake in Greece Feared To Claim Many Lives
Report from Athens states a severe quake near Pyros caused major damage and fears of extensive loss. Communications cut and details scarce as authorities await full information. A separate legal notice mentions a mortgage foreclosure and tithe clearance suit against numerous defendants with court actions sought by Jessie S. Vert, trustee.
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Athens
Greece
Pyros
Trusband Criminal Divorce Suit Filed in Hugo OK
Florence McIntyre Hubbard sues Charles McIntyre for divorce and restoration of her maiden name Hubbard. Married in Hugo in August 1910, she alleges he is a confirmed criminal with U S court conviction in Arkansas and a year in prison. She claims neglect and refusal to support her during illness and to pay funeral expenses for their baby. Will M. Peterson is her attorney.
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Trusband
Florence McIntyre
Charlesa McIntyre
Hubbard
Hugo
Oklahoma
U. S
Arkaneans
Preen
Will M. Peterson
City Physician Reports December Births and Deaths
December records show five births and four deaths in Pendleton per Dr. L. Temple. Notable entries include births to Jacob Henry Hugh, Paul Perti, Matbori, Wm. Stutter, and Arnold Plinting. deaths include Mrs. Mary Bushman, Frank Hardman, Herbert B. Murphy, and Ralph Koch. November figures list seven births and nine deaths with multiple family names and causes such as cancer, tuberculosis, and accidental.
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Heport
Pendleton
L. ©. Temple
Recorder
Mra
Jacob Henry Hugh
Dee
Paul Perti
Matbori
Wm. Stutter
Arnold Plinting
Mary Bushman
Preeumonia
Frank Hardman
Herbert B. Murphy
Ralph Koch
Jen Jensen
Robert Earl Kirkpatrick
Joe Lynder
Charles F. Humphrey
Lee Hummell
Gilly Cook
U T. Ford
F. M. Umbarger
Laura FR. Kurrle
John Eaugene Wagner
Jverees H Jones
Hugh Ross
Ellin (Cunningham
Mark Lewis
Margarette Caf
Mr. and
Mors
Guy Cenk
First Woman Lawyer Admitted in Switzerland
Bern January 6 Switzerland announces its first woman lawyer Fraulein Lil Zgraggon daughter of a Bernese solicitor was formally admitted to the bar after completing the required exams under the new civil code Though the code does not grant suffrage it improves Swiss women's legal status allowing admission to most professions on equal terms with men with the exception of the ministry
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Bern
Switzerland
Fraulein Lil Zgraggon
Ame Lerms Ag
Ticket to Oxford Won Stanley Rypins Rhodes Scholar
Stanley KR Rypins of Minneapolis has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University by Minnesota directors. The three candidates, Arthur Burkhard and George Gamble also competed, but Rypins led after examinations last year. The award includes a 1400 dollar annual allowance for three years in Britain.
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Stanley Trypins
Minneapolis
Minn
Stanley KR. Rypins
Lincoln Avenue
Habbi
Isaac L. Ryplins
Temple Mt. Zion
St Paul
Oxford University
FEne@land
Minnesota
Arthur Burkhard
George Gamble
Rochester
Northfield
Rypins
Twenty Nine Widows Prawing Pensions In Oregon City
In Oregon City 29 widows receive monthly pensions under the widow's pension law. They average just under $22 monthly, totaling about $660 for all. Pensions range from $5 to $106 per month. Since the law began, one pension was stopped due to remarriage and several others were struck for various reasons.
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Oregon City
Ore
Oregon
Clackamas
Mulvey
Western lawmakers overworked as lands and post offices dominate
Oregon representative N J Sinnett says western members face heavy workloads from public lands and post office business, forcing extra help at their own expense. He notes clerical support is inadequate and recalls Congressman Lafollette paying 1500 annually for staff. He adds weather quips and postmaster jokes during a Washington visit.
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Congress
N. J. Sinnett
Oregon
Lafollette
Washington
Sinnott
Wshington
Jone
San Luis Obispo votes keep city wet after 13 years
San Luis Obispo California voters rejected the drive to end the long wet status by a margin of about 400. The city had previously swung wet in 1921 after a close 86 vote lead by wets. Despite surrounding California granting women suffrage, the dry faction failed to gain traction.
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San Luts Obispo
Cal
California
San Luis Obieno
Campaign for state prohibition begun in Washington
A campaign for statewide prohibition started in Seattle with petition circulation to place the measure on the ballot. About 6,000 signatures are needed, with hundreds volunteering to circulate the petitions. L. P. Kirkpatrick drafted the measure with top constitutional lawyers to avoid legal issues, and temperance officers back the effort.
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Seattle
Wash
L. FE. Kirkpatrick
Anl
Auto Show Opens in New York City
The fourteenth automobile show opens at Grand Central Palace under the Automobile Chamber of Commerce with seventy two makes and about 400 cars on display. All exhibits are passenger vehicles. motorcycles and accessories occupy large space as electric vehicles feature prominently. The show runs through January 10.
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New York
Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Grand Central Palace
Grand Central Palke
Employees Share $30,000 With Washington Street Railway
Washington January 6 Nearly 1000 employees of the Washington Street Railway company started the new year with a share of the company's surplus for the last twelve months under a profit sharing plan. The distribution totals about thirty thousand dollars and benefits workers across the system.
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Washington
Washington Street Railway Company
Company distributes bonuses to employees based on service
More than $30,000 was distributed among employees. The amounts were determined by length of service. Each check included a letter from President King thanking the employee for faithful service. Motormen and conductors with one month in service received $3.55. those with more than a year earned $42.63.
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King
Horse's Broken Leg Set in Connellsville
Willum Hughes of Indiana Creek refuses to shoot his horse after a fall breaks a front leg. The lumber operator says the animal is too good to destroy despite friends urging euthanasia. The owner values the horse at $25 and plans to have the leg set.
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Connellsville
Willum Hughes
Indiana Creek
Hughes
Vet Raised Bid Sparks Debate Over Expensive Horse
Weal veterinarian proposes a costly treatment for a valued horse. Hughes values the animal at $250, arguing the price is high but not ruinous. He stresses the horse has been faithful and merits effort to save it despite the expense.
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Hughes
Ire
Soil Towed From Collinaville For Panama Exposition Gardens
More than 25,906 cubic yards of rich soil were towed from Collinaville on the Sacramento River to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition site in San Francisco. The loam would be mound like a mountain half a mile high with a broad top and base, to form the tropical garden setting for the exhibit palaces.
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Collinaville
Sacramento River
San Francisco
Save 150 to 250 on a fine piano at Warren's Music House
Warren's Music House advertises a piano sale offering savings between 150 and 250 dollars on select models. The promo emphasizes quality instruments and a limited time discount, inviting customers to visit the shop for demonstrations and pricing details.
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Warren
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