Brevities Advertise Local Services and Sales
A garbled 1904 notice lists offerings from a piano tuner and shop items to shoe and paint services. It mentions W. dr. Ulark's at 708 Raley and Kennedy's, with contact hours and phone references, plus a Portland rail round trip date window January 1904 and a local merchants association notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Akitts
Tewtaeh's
Court Street
Lal
Nott
Port
Ili
National Tion
Portland
Negative Debate Wins At High School Assembly Hall
A large audience attended the high school weekly program at the assembly hall. The debate was won by the negative after a hard fight by all debaters. The rest of the program was the best so far this year. A new program is planned for next Friday night with students preparing specially.
Excelsior Council O P installs new officers
At the last meeting of Excelsior Council, O of P, officers were installed for the coming term. Names include Past councilor Anna Kweli councilor May Stanton view-councilor Wo Ho Huson chaplain Sarah McBrian secretary Amanda Kellar treasurer John Zahner guide Claude Boyd warden M Stanton sentinel Lester Boyd musician Edna Koplitthe. Also notices a piano and organ sale by Jesse Falling at cost and a wrestling challenge from a Spokane wrestler for a $5 purse. Auditor Harradon completed station account changes with EB Smith becoming agent. Sunday schedule at First Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services with pastor Robert J. Diven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Council
O. of P
Anna Kweli
May Stanton
Wo Ho Huson
Sarah McBrian
Amanda Kellar
John Zahner
Claude Boyd
M. Stanton
Lester Boyd
Edna
Get Sunny A C Rader Toward civilization one long step
A brief promotional note for Schilling's Best products urging at home and trade use. It promises money back if not satisfied and questions customer adoption of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Step — Schilling
City Bet Runners Fined After Gamble Sweep
City officers rounded up gamblers in a raid. Lester Swaggart paid 200 bail on two charges, others 150 each, total to city treasury rose by 1860. District Attorney Hailey plans state law prosecutions and a renewed anti gambling push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Swaggart
Hailey
Swhgeart
Hatley
Ann
Mortgage for 5100,000 secures ranch assets to bank
A large chattel mortgage filed in Pendleton secures First National Bank of Pendleton against the Rugg Brothers for sums between 4,000 and 7,000 with notes, covering sheep, cattle, farm implements, outfits, and real estate interests. A deed of trust names H F Johnson as cashier. Also notes new local business moves and personal updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
R. Ruge
Frm
Rugg Brothers
First National Bank of
Pendleton
H. F. Johnson
Bank
Recorder
Synodical Missionary Visit and Local Venue Rentals
Synodical Missionary Rev W. Holt, guest of Rev Diven on the church work board, traveled to La Grande last evening. Park theater and hall offered for rent for entertainments, private theatricals and dances. Apply to Penland Bros at Martin's, broad fruit daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synodical Missionary
W. 5. Holt
Diven
Holt
la Grande Taat
Pary
Penland Bros
O R N Clerks Gift Gold-Headed Umbrella to Wamblesy
Associates of the O R N offices presented F Wamblesy with a gold headed umbrella engraved with his name as he leaves for Portland to assume new duties. He departs tonight. Mrs Wamblesy will join around February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Wambley
Mr. Wamsley
Portland
Mrs. Wamsley
Pendleton City Sees Wide Range of Visitors On Business
A parade of visitors arrived in Pendleton today to conduct business and visit friends. Mufee of Echo N Paltinger of Athens Isaac Hacer of Briggaon W Stephens of Echo G W Hansell of Athena Joe Osborn of Elgin Miss Lela McCulloch of Pasco Mrs FM Fletcher of La Grande GW Hunt of Foster H H McReynolds Pilot Rock hotel proprietor B Loughead Echo farmer Mary Kester Pomeroy toasting miller L W Damon Modern School of Commerce in Pendleton from La Grande on school business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mufee
Echo
N. Paltinger
Athens
Isaac Hacer
Briggaon
W. Stephens
G. W. Hansell
Athena
Joe Osborn
Elgin
Mita Nannie Cross
la Granite
Pendleton
A. R Mumford
Walla Walla
Tony
James Wright
North Yakima
Lela MccCulloch
Pasco
FM. Fletcher
la Grande
Slar
Rod Taylor
L. W. Damon
Modern School of
Commerece
la Grache
Schoo
Wool and Sheep in 1902 and 1908 Production Estimates
The National Association of Wool Manufacturers estimates April 1 1908 U S sheep on hand at 39 284 000 head, down from 42 184 122 in 1902. Wool clip 1908 about 246 450 000 pounds fleece and 12 100 000 pulled, totaling 287 400 000. 1902 totals were 274 041 022 fleece and 42 000 000 pulled, 316 ? wool. Estimated 1903 clip decrease of 28 891 092 pounds, with scouring shrinkage 60 8 percent for fleece and 3 0 percent for pulled. 1903 scoured wool 124 866 405 pounds. 1902 scoured wool 137 99 pounds, drop 13 546 680 pounds. Average wool weight per fleece around 6.25 pounds in 1900, 6.92 in 1901, 6.46 in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Wor Manufacturers
United States
Agaloet
Bradatreet’s
Sylveia
Wanted by a Competent Primarily Men Bake Keeper
A notice seeks a competent bake keeper to fill a position. Apply at 7 H McBroom, 1 W Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eood
Alaska Improvements Prompt Baker City Views
Baker City mining man W H Washburn reports from Alaska that a president appointed governor exists but real power lies with federal officers and business groups. He notes Alaska is not yet a full territory with a delegate to Congress, population growing, mining water access, coal beds, and forthcoming changes amid new oil discoveries. A cold cure ad mentions quinine tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
W. H. Washburn
Alaska
Morning Democrat
John G. Brady
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acket
Cloak & For
EE Teutsch
ALTA
Kennedy
Erper
Iff West Court
Assembly Hall
Jesse Falling
Failing
Muzt Po
Costa
Becks
East Oregonian
Spokane
Hert Wiggins
Harradon
F. F. Wamsley
EB. Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Robert J. Diven
Sunny
Pppens Populat UG Store
Korppen & Brothers
First National Bank
Ackerman
Lipman @ Wolf
Alexander'a Department Store
H. D. Shulte
Judd Building
Los Angeles
Gilbert Joyce
Pendleton Hotel
Martin's
F. Wambley
Edison Novelty and Specialty Company
Park Theater
Corbell McGovern
Woodmen of the World
New Today
Axminster
Jesse
Main Street
Eure
The
Boston
Pinuree Gloria
Winope Loggles
Neagle Bros
Blacksmiths
Oregon Daily Journal
Praster
Boc
Frederick Nolf
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