Echo News Notes Bankers Watch Alfalfa Mill Plans
Local Echo report details visiting bankers from St. Louis Chicago and Cincinnati evaluating the Western Land and Irrigation project as an investment. alfalfa mill prospects eyed at Cecil Ore while Echo hotels attract homeseekers amid cold and frozen pipes. sheriff sale transfers ownership for 100 dollars and local residents return to posts as townspeople cope with winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Fredrick W. Taylor
Denver
Colo
Victor T. van Slyk
Chicago
Breed
Mr. McNeil
Cincinnati
van Slyk
W. H. Turner
C. J. Gulliford
James McLaughlin
Harry Minnie
Huron
J. C. Hoskins
Pendleton
Sam Porter
Pilot Rock
Ed Liay
Duey
Fred Pause
Portland
Page Ranch
Horkins
DOING THEIR DUTY. Pendleton readers learn kidney duties
A reader letter extols Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney pain. Mrs. Putriam Yeck of Bigin Oregon says the pills relieved lingering backache and regulated kidneys after long discomfort. Sold by all dealers, price 60 cents. Fowler Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for U S Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Putriam Yeck
Bigin
Oregon
Dean
Doan
Fowler-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Railroad freight handler resignation prompts changes
A railroad freight handler named Mr. Harvey has resigned, creating a leadership change. KK. BR. Seufert departed yesterday for his home in Waterloo, Iowa, marking a shift in personnel.
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Tion
Railroad
Harvey
KK. BR
Son Wouldn't Write Loses Share In Estate
Athena Oregon January 7 Byron N Hawks executor files Margaret Bonifer will in county court. Real and personal property to be divided equally between daughter Clara Duffy and son Walter D Bonifer. son Charles McWhirk to receive one dollar. McWhirk, living in Montana, has refused to communicate with his mother. Estate valued at 12 000 to 15 000 but heavily mortgaged. Local notes mention T M Taggart and B F Steen. Rumor hints many Athena residents may wed.
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Athena
Ore
Byron N. Hawks
Margaret Bonifer
President Aids Orphans At Macon Home
The president of The Industrial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia reports Electric Bitters have aided the institution for nine years. He calls it a premier family medicine that strengthens vital organs purifies blood aids digestion builds appetite and supports weak run-down people with particular benefit for female complaints. Available only at Tallman Co. and Pendleton Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial and Orphan's Home
Macon
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Roosevelt seeks power to compel ICC witness testimony
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging legislation granting the Interstate Commerce Commission authority to compel witnesses to testify. The push follows Harriman's refusal at a New York hearing and a Supreme Court ruling that the commission lacked such power.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
New York
Supreme Court
Landis Ends Case Remains No Retrial Demand
Judge Landis announced he would not retry the Standard Old Fine case and urged that another judge be selected at once. He stated he does not wish to appear again in the matter. The report is filed from Chicago dated January 7.
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Landis
Chicago
Holdman Store Surpasses Yearly Sales Record At Holdman
In Holdman Oregon a harsh cold wave left about an inch of snow, while wheat remains in strong condition. Freid McRae reports retail business over four hundred percent above last year as stock and space expand. United Brethren plans a new church house costing near fifteen hundred dollars, funded by Ora Holdman and local revival efforts led by Rev. W. S. Payne of Weston adding about thirty new members.
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Holdman
Ore
Weather Bureau
Freid McRae
United Brethren Church
Ora Holdman
W. S. Payne
Weston
Peddlers Licenses Passed Over Bar in Saloon Scheme
Chicago January 1. Peddlers licenses were dispensed over the bar of a saloon tied to an alderman and a defense to vagrancy. George Thompson, arraigned for vagrancy, held a license to sell lead pencils on the street. He testified the plan aimed to distribute licenses via the bar to those under political protection. Thompson was fined $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Newcomer
George Thompson
J&icense
Thompson
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Testimonials Ad Card
A 19th century sales notice offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable cases. Endorsed by F. J. Cheney & Co. and local Toledo wholesalers Walding, Kinnan Marvin. Claims internal effect on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available, price 75 cents per bottle, Rush sells by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding
Kinnan Marvin
All Druggista
For Sale Hotel and Millinery Store in Helix Oregon
Hotel and millinery shop in Helix Oregon recently renovated and thriving. Owner cites good business and offers strong selling reasons. Inquiries directed to Mia Frank Myers Helix Oregon.
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Helix
Ore
Mia
Frank Myers
Oregon
Fresh catch at the Quelle features shellfish assortment
Gus La Fontaine announces a new stock of crawfish, crab and oyster on the shell at the Quelle. The delivery highlights a varied seafood lineup ready for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus la Fontaine
Quelle
Opie Read Among Guests in Baldwin Theater Fire
Fire at the Baldwin theater in Springfield destroyed the building and damaged the Colonial hotel and Nixon building. Total loss pegged at 250000 dollars. Playwright Opie Read was a guest at the Colonial and escaped unhurt. Six firefighters suffered minor injuries. Cause of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Opie Read
Springfield
Baldwin Theater
Colonial
Nixon
Cure a Cold in One Day Adverts of 19th Century
An early medicine promotion claims to cure a cold in one day using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. The box bears Druggist endorsements and Grove’s signature, with a refund promise if the cure fails. The ad emphasizes a quick fix and consumer risk reversal.
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the Workingmen’s Store
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Workingmen’s Clothing CO
Old Stand
Cor. Main and Webb Sts
Pendleton, Oregon
Echo News
Hinkle Ditch
City of Echo
Newo OF
McRae
Harry
Beecham
Columbia
Pendleton Furniture Co
Main St
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court, St., Pendleton, Ore
Crete
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