Harney Valley poised for great development with lumber boom
In Harney Valley southwest of Colonization a surge of settlers and a lumber demand signals a major boom. E E Purrington, recently in Pendleton and now in Burns area sawmills, notes rising building activity and expects spring railroad extension by Harriman lines to spur immigration. Large land firms including French and Wagon Road companies eye colonization as rail access nears.
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Thay
Harriman
Acros
Harney Willey
E. E Purrington
Judge
A. Lowell
Pure Tington
Pendleton
Burns
Mgr
Purrington
Valeon
Crane
Riley
Prineville
Cascades
Burne
Harney County
Harry Corbett
Portland
P. 8 Fy
Wagon Road Company
Harney
Little Duchess at Frazer Tonight With Glamorous Dressing
The Little Duchess arrives at the Frazer tonight presenting a lavish musical comedy spectacle famed for its extravagant costumes and scenery. Countess Olga von Hatsfeld stars for a second season, supported by Milton and Sargent Aborn with a strong chorus of 50 in a stylish port of call for fashion and merriment.
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Frazer
Anna Held
Casino
New York
Miss
Ostend
Olga von Hatsfeld
Milton
Sargent
Duchess
Jute Mill Saves $14 125 in 1906 Report
Warden Kineslid releases the penitentiary jute mill annual report for 1906 via the Walla Walla Union. It details operating costs and manufactured article values, noting a net saving of 14 126.28, described as a saving rather than profit since it was produced.
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Kinesld
Walla Walla
Sheep Prices High in Chicago Livestock World Market
The Chicago Livestock World reports high sheep prices with lambs quoted around 7.75 dollars though scarce. Western lambs averaged 7.65, with choice lambs around 7.40 to 7.65 and medium to good 6.75 to 7.25. Yearling weights remain in demand at about 6.50 to 6.40. Separate notes mention Wasco County division talk and a drive to create a new Storkman county.
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Chicago Livestock World Save
Shivers
Will Open Dermatology Parlors Near Future
E. W. Myers, engineer on the R. R. yard engine, has just returned from Portland where he spent his vacation with Mrs. Myers who is taking a dermatology course. She plans to open dermatology parlors in this city soon and will relocate here permanently to practice.
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E. W. Myers
Portland
Mra. Myers
Eureka lodge 227 installation delayed to May 19
The annual installation of Eureka lodge No. 227 officers is moved to Saturday evening May 19. J. W. Maloney is named noble grand, T. P. Guilland senior grand, Isha Halley Jr secretary, and F. L. Alexander treasurer. A plumbing business transfer and train schedule notes are also reported.
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Eureka Lodge No
J. W. Maloney
Noble Grand
T. P. Guilland
View Grand
Isha ‘Halley, Jr
FL. Alexander
Pendleton Welcomes New Band Master Ben Driscoll
Ben F. Driscoll, famed cornet soloist from De Caprio and Royal Canadian bands, joins Eagles band as leader and manager in Pendleton. Mrs Driscoll will teach vocal and piano while both pursue music professionally. The Driscolls aim to raise the Eagles to the Inland Empire's top band with regular practice starting immediately.
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Cornet
de Caprio
Pendleton
Eagles
Inland Empire
Ben F. Driscoll
de ‘Caprio
olis#es
Driscoll
Lonce
Oregon Daily Journal
Ben F. ‘Driscoll
City Park
Portland
Royal Canadian Band
United States
Canada
Signor Liberati
Liberati
Coal Shortage Hits Pendleton Market Quickly
Demand for coal soars in Pendleton with dealers unable to meet orders. Buyers must hire private deliverers to wait in line while fuel is issued in small sacks. Only a small quantity of anthracite is available at Lantz Bros, others like Potlatch, Oregon Lumber, Minnis, and Kopitke report awaiting shipments. Anthracite prices stand at 80 cents per sack or 16 dollars per ton.
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Pendleton
Lantz Bros
Potlatch Company
Oregon Lumber Yard
W. C. Minnis
Henry Kopitke
Walla Walla Bartenders Unionizes Amid Growth
The Walla Walla Statesman reports the bartenders union now lists 67 members in good standing, up from 11 a year ago, reflecting a broad uptake among town mixologists and signaling a non dry status for the city.
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Walla Walla
Walla Wallin
Bortenders’ Union
Elty
Salsbury Death Reported in North Yakima Hospital
S Salsbury died yesterday in North Yakima hospital after a brief illness with brain fever. Funeral and interment will be under the Murphees of the Modern Woodmen of America, and the remains may be brought to this city.
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S. Salsbury
Salsbury
Yakima
Woodmen
America
Pure Drug Commissioners Decree Medicines Compounded Strictly
The Pure Drug Commissioners insist all medicines be compounded strictly under the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1808 and guarantee the benefits. They assert the remedy’s merit and invite trial to prove its value.
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Jane Goth
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Almanac Ad
An old advertisement claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters aids indigestion appetite and dyspepsia and offers a free 1907 Almanac from any druggist or dealer. Includes references to colds and female complaints in a period voice.
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Tony
Shull Brothers Claim 23000 Wisconsin Acres For Land Grant
J J Shull and his brothers pursue a 23000 acre Wisconsin land claim. Attorney E C Townsend leads the case after discovering the deed remained valid though dormant. The old grant dates to early settlement and a noted Shull ancestor aided in rescuing two white girls from Indians. The outcome depends on title reassessment in Washington.
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Wisconsin
J. J. Shull
E. C. Townsend
Shull
Jerem Shull
Pendleton
Badger
Mr. Shull
Townsend
Winter Weather Hits Gilliam County Oregon
A special report from Arlington notes a winter cold wave settling in Gilliam county with heavy snow throughout the surrounding area except Rock Creek district. Columbia River floating ice hindering navigation near the point. the Roosevelt ferry is out of service and gasoline launches are removed. Mail service between here and Washington will run by row route until the low dissipates, with temperatures recorded around two below zero.
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Oregon Daily Journal
Arlington Mays
Gilliam County
Rock Creek
Condon
Columbia River
Here
Roosevelt
George
Withrow
Waah-ington
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