Local ads and notices mix in Pendleton area
An assortment of local classifieds lists services and ads including a chimney sweep, seafood grill contact, carpentry and saw mill services, orchestra bookings, dressmaking and housework ads, wood and fuel sales, real estate and rental offers, a Buick for sale, and parade orders for a parcel post map service.
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I. C. Snyder
St. George Grill
Lewis Street
Haines’ Orchestra
Grand Hotel
Jane Street
Black
East Oregonian
Bookkeeper Seeks Work For Time Billing and Records
Advertises for bookkeeping work and bill preparation with references on file. Provides address L. C. at this office for contact.
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L. C
Farmers Scarce None to be Hired in Walla Walla
In Walla Walla on January 16 Oliver Co. Cornwell, head of the Farmers' Union, laments a farm manager shortage. He says the city draws away would be farm managers with better pay and living, leaving only laborers who can plow or harness a mule. He urges agricultural schools to focus on managerial training for farming as a business.
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Walla Walla, Wash
Oliver Co. Cornwell
Walla Walla
Tillamook votes to remain wet in liquor referendum
Tillamook Oregon reports that a city charter amendment to ban liquor sales within the city failed 420 to 246. Several hundred women voted as total ballots reached 687, exceeding the mayoral election count. Uncertainty remains if anti liquor forces will try again. city attorney argues the local option clause may block another election for a year.
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Tillamook
Ore
Ilegal
Nquor
Botts
Alleged Spy Parrott Sentenced for German Espionage
George Parrott, ex British navy gunner, was sentenced to four years in prison after conviction for spying for Germany. He allegedly sold information about the English navy harbor and fortifications.
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London
George Parrott
Parrott
Germany
Reynolds Bros Bankrupts in Oregon District Court
In the District Court of Oregon Reynolds Bros. Robert F Reynolds and Otis B Reynolds, partners of Weston Umatilla County were adjudicated bankrupts on January 13 1913. The first creditors meeting will be held January 28 1912 at 10 am at the Referee in Bankruptcy Pendleton Oregon to prove claims appoint a trustee and conduct related business. Thos Fitzgerald Referee in Bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
District of
Oregon
Robert F. Reynolds
Otis B. Reynolds
Reynolds Bros
Weston
Umatilla
Pendleton
Thos Fitzgerald
Personal mentions fill city column with a host of visitors
Mrs. 3. A. Goodwin of Hillsboro is a guest of the Bowman family. Joseph Kane of Pilot Rock stayed in the city overnight. John Tompkins of Helix arrived this morning. Mrs. Gus La Fontaine returned from Portland. Mrs. Ernest Swanson came in from Pilot Rock this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Piper of Helix are in the city today. Emmett Rees arrived this morning from Helix. E. C. Knotts visited from Pilot Rock last evening. James Devlin, local cigar maker, returned from a Pilot Rock trip. Don Brownell of Umatilla spent yesterday in town. Deputy Sheriff Joe Blakely returned from an east county trip. Rev. Staley of Helix was a morning Northern Pacific passenger. W. KR. Taylor, Athena stockman, is in town for the day. W. J. Furnish went to Stanfield this morning. Mrs. R. Alexander has returned from Portland. Asa B. Thomson of Echo visited and spent the night. Attorney Homer I. Watts came from Athena to transact business. Andy Larsen wintering in the city returned from a ranch visit at Wallula. Edgar, the N. P. section hand, whose leg was broken, left for Tacoma hospital.
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3. A. Goodwin
Hillsboro
Bowman
Joseph Kane
Pilot Rock
John Tompkins
Helix
Gus la Fontaine
Portland
Ernest Swanson
Oscar Piper
James Devlin
Pilot Tock
Don, Brownell
Umatilla
Joe Blakely
Rev. Staley
Northern Pacific
W. KR. Taylor
Athena Stockman
W. J. Furnish
Stanfield
R. Alexander
Asa B. Thomson
Echo
Homer I. Watts
Athena
Charley's Aunt Brings Laughter At Oregon Theatre
Wheeler stock company presented the favorite comedy Charley's Aunt to a large audience last night with C. N. Hutchinson as Babbs who disguises as Donna Lucia D'Albadorez of Brazil who did not arrive on schedule, prompting a last minute substitute. The production drew strong cheers for its humor and stage handling. The Parish Priest by Dan Sully is slated for this evening.
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Charley
Wheeler Stock Company
Oregon Theatre
C. N. Hutchinson
Babbs
Donna Lucia D'Albadorez
Brazil
Charlie
Wheeler Company
Dan Sully
Western Union Cuts Cable Message Rates
The Western Union Telegraph company lowers rates starting January first for Cable Letters and Weekend Letters. Cable Letters drop to 75 cents for twelve words from 1.50 for twenty, with next day delivery. Weekend Letters become 1.16 for twenty four words, down from 1.50 for thirty. Cables filed after midnight Saturday deliver Monday morning. New services supplement existing fast cable service to encourage broader use.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
60 000 000 Heiress Makes Bow To Society
St Louis Miss Lola Campbell heiress to 60 million dollars made her bow to society with a Westmoreland place reception. The crowd included wealthy invitees estimated to total 60 million dollars. Her father James Campbell who controls local utilities gave her a 50000 dollar pearl necklace. He has a house in New York and a country place on Long Island Sound.
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St. Louis
Lola Campbell
Westmoreland Place
Long Island Sound
Pams Ahead in Race for President of France
Paris January 16 Jules Pams minister of agriculture leads Premier Poincare in the republican caucus for presidential candidacy. Pams has 322 votes to Poincare 310, a margin behind a majority for Pams.
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Pams
France
Paris
Jules Pams
Poincare
Republican Caucus
Latin Quarter Changes Sparks Feminine Invasion Theme
The article notes a shift in Paris Latin Quarter life as the student body becomes more cosmopolitan, dominated by Russian and other foreign women. It claims women students drive changes, filling desks and transforming the atmosphere around cafes and lectures.
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Murger
Boul’ Mich
Exalumnus
D’harcourt
Soufflet
Vachette
Tavarne Lorraine
Stulent
University of Paris
London Telegraph
Doped Turkey Mars One Yuletide Dinner
A Portland family recounts a spoiled Christmas turkey bought at a high price from an East Side dealer. Health officials may inspect cold storage plants before next Christmas to curb holdover Thanksgiving birds, as one grower admits supplying from a partner firm.
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West Side
Portland
Combine
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward
Readers are assured Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages. The advertisement claims a constitutional treatment, internal use to reach blood and mucous surfaces, and offers $100 for any cure it fails to achieve. Contact F. Lee Toledo Ohio for testimonials.
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Hall
Toledo
Ohio
Noted Men Hobbies Listed in German Who's Who
The German Who's Who just published lists prominent figures and their favorite pastimes. Americans named include Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who plays cricket and rides a bicycle. Maurice Maeterlinck who cards rows rides a wheel and studies bees. J Pierpont Morgan who loves playing with his dogs. Madame Schumann Heink who studies beauty and enjoys home life and children. Oscar Blumenthal who plays chess.
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Berlin
America
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Maurice Maeterlinck
J. Pierpont Morgan
Madame Schumann Heink
Oscar Blumenthal
Ideal Stage Kiss Should Last Five Minutes Says Kent
Boston Miss Eleanor Kent Prima donna of Over the River company says the ideal stage kiss should last five minutes to satisfy the public while longer kisses would be improper. She argues shorter kisses fail to win approval and cautions against excessive duration.
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Boston
Mass
Eleanor Kent
Rooms with or without board Ap ply 201 Water street
Utility style classified notice indicates rooms with or without board available at 201 Water street. Contact Main 569 for details.
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Water Street
Throett Throat Drops Promote Quick Relief in Pendleton
An ad promotes Throett liquid cough drops by Mr. Drake, a compound remedy combining five known throat medicines. It claims immediate relief for bronchitis, asthma, croup, smoker’s throat, tickle, coughs, hoarseness and lost voice. A 10¢ box is advertised at Pendleton drug stores.
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Drake
Pendleton
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Norfolk
F. E. Livengood & CO
the Ladies’ and Children’s Store
Ladies Home Journal
Winlow Street
United Orchestra
Parcels Post Publishing Company
Oregon City
Wim
St. Joseph's Academy
W. R. King and
J. F. Nugent
Yale
Vale
Will R. King
Boise
Idaho
Judge King
Nugent
McDonald's Chocolate
F. J. Donaldson
Emmett Rees
N. P
E. C. Knotts
Andy Larsen
City
Walluia
THE
Western Union
Lois Campbell
Tier
Alexander Dep
T. Store
Penland Bros
Fred H. Drake
Mucholyptus Tse
Hallowell
East
United States
Christian
Thurs
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