War at Oldman: Gobbell Accused of Irregular Punishment
In Holdman district No 105 a drive to oust Isac H. Gobbell as teacher unfolds with a county appeal after a board report found he assaulted Ray Etter, acted with partiality, and mismanaged duties. The case spurs factionalism in Will Walla and poses political maneuvering for fusion of rival groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdman
Isac H. Gobbell
W. L. Garrant
J. T. Thorne
E. ©. Johnson
Umatilla County
Isaac H. Gobbell
Ray Etter
Isaac H. Goebbell
Isaac BH. Gobbell
Ieane H. Gobbell
Supreme Court
Roy Etter
Charlee Parris
Charley Partiah
Ankeny Ungrateful Faces Deserting Supporters
Walla Walla political fight splits Republicans as Saturday’s clash ends and factional leaders plan a new local lineup. The Spokesman-Review notes infighting, shifting loyalties, and potential realignment as the smoke clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Spokesman- Review
Joci] Arene
Oldest Pacific Coast resident John Hughes dies at 118
John Hughes, aged 118, longtime Idaho resident and former logger, died at his home in Grangeville at 4 PM after a period of illness. A native of Kentucky or Tennessee, he rode California gold rushes to Oregon and Idaho, lived in the Camas prairie since 1872, worked as a sawyer, and left no known relatives. Funeral announced for tomorrow.
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Grangeville
Idaho
Loewiston Tribune
John Hughes
Pacific Coast
Hughes
Kentucky
Tennessee
California
Oregon
Warren Country
Camas Prvirie
State Federation Grows and Local Club Additions
Mia Whitman reports slow but substantial growth in the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Village Improvement Society of Idaho Falls with 159 members joins first in 1906, Twin Park ready to form a new club, yearbooks being prepared, over 30 clubs expected by January 1907. Also: Six Mile Ranch in Wallowa County sold by Charles Denny to Bill Warnock for 36000 with cattle and implements. Warnock gains a six mile stretch between Imnaha area and Shepard Morgan. Obscures: catarrh remedy Liquid Cream Balm advertised with address 66 Warren Street, New York.
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Mia Whitman
Montpelier
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Village Improvement Society of
Idaho Falls
Twin Park
Boise Statesman
Wallowa County
Charles Denny
Bill Warnock
Mr. Warnock
Charlies Grumley
Imnaha Post Offics
Shepard Morgan
Rufferere
Elg
Fly Brow
Warren Street
New York
EILERS PIANO HOUSE AUCTION SALE PROMO
Walla Walla stock to be sold at once piano and organ sale promises phenomenal value. Prices advertised with a $296.00 purchase for instruments normally $275. U C Rader endorses the event.
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Pia
Walla Walla
Atlantic City unveils hollow tile hotel on beach
A 12 story hollow tile hotel rises on the Atlantic City beach built by the National Fireproofing company without brick, steel beams, girders or columns. Foundations use 1900 piles, walls and floors of fireproof tile with reinforced cement. The seal, bath equipped rooms, two sun parlors, and pebble dashed exterior mark a quiet, rapid, fireproof rise expected to be finished by February.
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Atlantic City
Van
National Fireproofing Company
Seashore Palace
Marlborough- Blenheim
A Modern Miracle of Mrs Mollie Holt Recovery
A Wheeling newspaper item reports Mrs Mollie Holt of Woodford Tenn as “truly miraculous” after a severe lung infection. J O R Hooper praises Dr Kings New Discovery as the turning point that led to rapid improvement and full recovery. Trial bottle offered by local druggists Tallmans Co Brook McComas with free trial.
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Mollie Holt
J. O. R. Hooper
Woodford
Tenn
Tallman 'S Co
Brook & McComas
Fish and Game Meeting Set for Late January Oregon
The Oregon Fish and Game association will likely hold a meeting around Tuesday January 30. Delays stem from absent members and the secretary aims for full attendance due to several important matters on the agenda. Secretary A E Gebhart plans a reorganisation proposing state divisions into sub-alliances with local authority to advance regional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Fish and Game Association
Oregonian
A. EK. Gebhart
Buckleen Arnice Salve touted as cure for wounds and eruptions
An advertisement claims Buckleen Arnice Salve heals wounds burns and skin eruptions with guaranteed results cited by Springfield resident Grant Shy. The notice lists Tallman & Co and Brock & McComas as druggists. A separate report states Joseph Linton, 28, foreman at a railroad camp near Tiparia, died when a heavy rock fell on him.
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Buckleen
Grant Shy
Reynolds St
Springfield
Mml
Tallman & Co
Brock & McComas
Drugelista
Joseph Linton
Tiparia
Hoe
Colfax
California Prune Wafers Patent Remedy Ad
An old style advertisement touts California Prune Wafers as a pleasant laxative. Described as painless and effective, recommended by physicians and druggists as a substitute for mineral oil and castor oil. Tallman & Co., 624 Main St Pendleton Oregon offer 100 wafers for 25 cents.
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Tallman & Co
Main St
Pendleton
Ore
January legislative report and scattered regional items
The New York legislative committee will report January 26 on insurance concerns. Rev W N Cleveland, Presbyterian, dies at 73 in Columbia. Cleveland, Ok city banker Ogden, 70, shoots at a rural carrier after threats. Leland Prior safe opens revealing only life insurance policies worth 100000 for family. Plumbers in top town plead guilty to restraint of trade. Dever & Co Buffalo fails with 80 offices. Chicago Board of Trade bonds 1240000. plans new office. England’s free trade majority grows as liberals gain seats. Kingman Arizona reports a rural route carrier shooting and a miner threatened by a man.
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New York
Jim
W. N. Cleveland
Presbyterian
Columbia
Cleveland
William F. Dever & Co
Buffalo
N. V
United States
Canada
Chicago Board of Trade
England
Kingman
Ariz. FE
Ogden
TC. Lake
Leland W. Prior
Northwest News Briefs From Roseburg and Surrounding Areas
Leon G. Vial pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill in Roseburg and drew a six year penitentiary sentence. A man named George Gross died in Lebanon after a mill accident causing multiple injuries. Albany waterworks plans add an emergency reservoir of 3,000,000 gallons and a 2,000,000 gallon filter, with pumping upgrades. J Koonts was arrested in Anacortes for passing counterfeit quarters on slot machines, with a counterfeiting setup found. Wheat prospects in Gillam County look strong with potential harvest of up to 2,000,000 bushels. Yakima school clerk Winfred Cowles was acquitted and immediately re-arrested on similar charges. there are 18 charges pending. Portland will tighten prosecutions for buyers of stolen goods who can identify the original owners. Oregon City river data for the quarter show 361 boat trips, 2,129 passengers, 233 horses and cattle, and 97,672 feet of lumber. Matt Stanley announces the Spokane team lineup with Stanley as manager and catcher, Suess as catcher, Hutchinson in left field, Ferris second base, Haymond shortstop, Can third base, Martinke left, Sorain center, Stickney right, and Swain/Steltz as pitchers.
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Leon G. Vial
Roseburg
Asesult
George Gross
Lebanon
Albany
J. Koonts
Anneortes
Wash
Gillam County
Yakima
Winfred Cowles
Jal
Portland
Matt Stanley
Spot Kane
Frank Suess
el Hutchingon
George Ferris
Teally Haymond
Dick Can
Felix Martinke
Charles Sorain
J. Stickney
Franklin Swain
Probably Steltz
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Oregon Life Insurance Company
Macleay Building
Washington Street
L. Samuel
Oldman
Charles Parrin
Roy Etters
Parrish
Charles Parrish
Charles Parriah
Welles
Walla
Rena
Ankeny
Oldie
Eilers Piano House
Atlantic
Forster
Colum
State Society
Northwest New
Oregon Ciy
Alexander
Frank B. Clopton
Frank BH. Clopton
T. C. Taylor
F. W. Vincent Secomd
Mark Moorhouse
FL W. Mativwook
Court Street
Golden Rule Hotel
B. F. Beck
OLD Reliable
Aundr
Schilling
J. L. Vaughan
House Pendleton
Maline
West End School
Maple St
Howse
Birch Creek
McKay Creek
Csty
Athena
Finust
Joton Jane Street
Pen Jeton
Aares
Hartman
Bentley
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