Local society and business notices from Pendleton and region
Miss Margaret Fuller heads to Gentile on a visit while JH Raley and Swanta Anderson visit Pendleton on brief business. Local residents travel, remodels underway, and medical ailments reported. Notables include Mrs W T Hislop returning from the Sound and Sister Bernadette in Portland.
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Margaret Fuller
Gentile
JH. Raley
Walla Walla
Swanta Anderson
Pilot Rock
A J. Elsner
Pendleton
Ralph Wade
Benjamin Burrows
Baker City
A. Gustafson
John Garrison
Jesse Alloway
Linn County
Charles Wright
T. Donovan
Umatilla-Huntington
Jackson
Portland
Matt Kash
Missouri Canyon
Bernadette
St Anthony's Hospital
Co. D. Diment
Wallan Walla
Speokane Spokesman-Review
W. T. Hislop
T. M. Bush
Nellie
Athena
Wooddy
Webb Street
Ethel Thomson
Walla Walle
Herbert Thomson
Thomas Matthews
Butter Creek
Colgate Merchandise Highlighted in Classic Trade Ad
An old advertisement promotes Colgate toilet water and soaps as a refined choice, inviting readers to request Colgates for a touch of elegance in personal care products.
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Colgates
Bridges Fail Across Wild Moree and Cold Btream in Flood
Many bridges out in the recent fretchet flood. Smaller spans on Wild Moree and Cold Btream went out, boosting demand for bridge timbers and planking at city lumber yards. Holderman bridge also failed unexpectedly, a solid structure from pier foundations to top. Road supervisors oversee repairs, with high total costs.
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Wild Moree
Holderman
Club Building Fund Plan Advances After Holidays
The Commercial association committee will pursue raising funds to create a commercial club building. The matter was laid over until after the holidays, not from neglect, but for advisability. Chairman R. Alexander leads the fundraising committee and expects the full amount to be secured and the building erected.
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Commercelal Association
R. Alexander
William Roesch Plans New Brewery Plant at 405 Court Street
William Roesch, proprietor and owner, seeks to purchase a manufacturing plant for the new brewery with foundation started at 405 Court Street. He will invest in up to date processes and has contracted DouI May for brick work on the brewery.
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William Roesch
Court Street
Doul May
Elgin Hotel Proprietor Receives Worthy Gift Stallion
J. B. Keaney of the Elgin hotel in Umatilla received a fine dark bay stallion this morning, paid $1000 for it, and plans to take the horse to his ranch on the Snake River. The note calls him among Oregon’s distinguished old-time age men.
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J. B. Keaney
Elgin Hotel
Oregon
Snake River
la Grande Chronicle
Marriage Licenses Issued For Two Couples
The following marriage licenses were issued today Marlon Jack of Havana and Laura Crafts to Chas A Wright and Emma Brown both of McKay.
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Marlon Jack
Havana
Laura Crafts
Chas AL Wright
Emma Brown
McKay
Five-member Western normal board, Weston praised
R Alexander, president of the State Board of Regents, backs a five member board and defends Weston normal. He praises Weston’s leadership, notes prior expenditures and asks for 17 000 in the current legislature, arguing one western and one eastern normal could meet state needs. He also suggests reducing regents from seven to five and discusses delivery system plans for Pendleton trade.
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R. Alexander
State Board of Regents
Western Normal
State Board of Normal Regents
East Oregonian
Chamberlain
State Normal Colleges
Weston Normal
Board of Regents
Mr. Alexander
Western
Ard
Fastern
State
Helix Happenings and sickness at home from Helix
Helix reports notable sickness among children with measles present but no serious cases. Protracted Christian church meeting proceeds well. K P lodges members attended Pendleton convention. visitors include Mrs Rena Walker and her Spokane family. Several residents travel to Pendleton for illness and church events noted.
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K. P
Myrtle Hill
Helix
The
Christian Church
K. of P
Pendleton
B. B. Richards
D. B. Richardson
H. B. Richmond
C. M. Alepach
A. F. Raymond
Charles MecAloy
Valley
Silas
Athena
He-lix
Pen Smith
Eliot Richardson
Richardenn Brog
Adams
Nellie Herndon
Myrtle Till
A Delivery Wagon Merger Promises City Service
A movement to abolish multiple private delivery teams in favor of a single city delivery under one ton wagon management gains traction. Promoters note savings compared with current hired service and major merchants express favorable sentiment after discussions with leading firms. The plan aims to standardize delivery for the city, with some merchants already selling off their private fleets.
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Pendicton
Calle
New School District Proposal Emerges From Settler Influx
A petition filed in county court seeks the creation of a new school district from adjacent districts 105 and 86. The proposed area would sit north of the city and slightly west, with the first petition returned for correction. The influx of settlers makes district organization necessary.
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Ine
Nowlin
Addition to District 88 Seeks Land Annexation
W P Ross of Meacham proposes annexing about 26 land sections from the old reservation and government and railroad land to School District 80 along the southern town line. The plan would add four miles of O T & N railroad and boost taxable property. A petition for the March county court session will be prepared.
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W. P. Ross
Meacham
OTK, & N
Methodist Meetings Highlight Sunday Accessions and Gatherings
Three accessions to the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday are noted along with an evening young people's prayer meeting at the parsonage and a reading prayer meeting for older people. A general public meeting occurs Thursday at the church, and the Ladies' Aid Society plans an all day session Thursday. The new song book Pentecost No 2 will be first used Friday evening in a service conducted by the choir inviting all to familiarize themselves with the new song and music.
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Methodiat Episcopal Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fitondante
Sotige
Muale
Case Against Christianson Settled Out of Court
The assault and battery case brought by Lewis Neff against L. Christianson was settled out of court before trial. The motion to discuss was filed by the complainant and granted, resulting in dismissal of the case this morning.
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L. Christianson
Lewis Neff
County Court Sets Levy For Next Year
The county court last evening set the tax levy for the ensuing year. For school purposes the levy is 8 mills, for state and county funds 122.9 mills, for roads 1 mill. Total 28 mills.
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Claim
Public notice touts a quick cure for colds using a laxative and quinine tablet. It promises refunds if it fails and features W. Grove’s signature on each box, urging buyers to consult their druggist for purchase.
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Iit
W. Grove
Fellowship Meetings Open Session at Congregational Church
Opening session of the fellowship at the Congregational Church gathers members from across the county with the public invited. Rev. R A Olde of Walla Walla leads a discussion on Practicing the Divine Presence, followed by evening talks by Rev. Austin Rice and Rev. Stephen B Li on religious and educational themes.
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Congregational Church
R. A. Olde
Walla Walla
Austin Rice
Stephen B. Li
Ponronso
D. D
Whitman College
J. D. Jonen
Dayton
Wash
Andreas
Elvira Cobleigh
C.F. Clapp
Forest Grove
C. AH. M. Society For
State of
Oregon
Public ball at Music Hall this Friday night 1908
Pendleton Circle 627 announces a grand public ball to be held in the Music Hall on Friday night January 16 1908 with refreshments to be served.
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Music Hall
Pendleton Circle
O. W
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