Personal visits and travels noted in Echo area
Local notices list Co. F Mudge and son Allen of Echo visiting, Arthur Laing heading to Milton, E J Murphy and wife to Portland, Joe N Scott returning to Athena, CS Mudge making a brief trip, R Alexander attending Shriners meeting in Portland, and other residents traveling or returning. J D Matheson transfers through La Grande to British Columbia, T F Campbell overseeing a steel bridge project, G W Truax leaving Hood River for Indiana, Stella Lieuallen and Lawrence Lieuallen en route from La Grande to Adama, Dr B E Vaughan and Miss Hertha Matlock heading to Portland, with Vaughan attending state meetings and Shriners conclave. Little Wilbur Badley falls through ice near the river, rescued by companions and warmed at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. F. Mudge
Son Allen
Echo
Arthur Laing
Milton
E. J. Murphy
Portland
the Sound
Joe N. Scott
Athena
Sound
J.D. Matheson
la Grande
British Columbia
T F. Campbell
Umatilla County
BE. A. Vaughan
Hertha Matlock
Wilbur Badley
City Brevities and Local Notices Briefly Told
A collection of short items announces dry wood supplied by Minnis, private room and board at 313 South Main, and a Wonder Store giveaway of Talking Machines. Notices include hair goods sale at Mrs Campbell's millinery, rooms for rent at various addresses, window glass from Charles Lane & Son, and contact details for painting and wallpaper services. Found a yellow sheepskin glove. several rental and lodging options listed, plus a 230 acre summer fallow for rent near Pendleton and a Portland stopover hotel rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Wonder Store
Charles Lane & Son
Vincent Street
Logan Street
Wonder
Cerens S. Drivcoll
Thompson Street
Binck
Laamer Company
Portland
Oregon
Pendleton
Depot
John Vert
Death of W. J. Gill An Idaho Pioneer Civil War Soldier
William Hy Gill of Nye died at St Anthon’s hospital at 11 30 last night from blood poisoning. Survived by sons J A Gill of Washburne and A J Gill of Nye. Funeral at Baker Folcome parlors at 10 Monday. Born December 12 1842 in Louisville Kentucky he moved to Illinois as a boy, served in the Civil War, crossed plains by ox team in 1867, married Caroline Fr Buholte in 1869, lived in Milltown until 1883, then moved to Oregon in Umatilla county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hy Gill
Nye
St. Anthons
J. A.ill
Washtuena
A. J. Gill
Baker & Folcome Undertaking
William H. Gul
Obituary fragment notes survivors and locations
The Pacific coast up to his death. His wife and four children survive him: A. J. GM, Nye, Ore., J. H. GMM, and . F. Gil of Washinena, Wash. Addie fF. Gill and Mrs. George M. Johnson, both of Nye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
A. J. GM
Nye, Ore
J. H. Gmm
F. Gil
Washinena
Wash
Addie Ff
Gill
George M. Johnson
Nye
Death of W B Miller in Knoxville Area
W B Miller died at 609 Willow street after a long illness and a recent grip attack. A native of Knoxville Tennessee, he was 46 and a maiden by trade who had lived in this city for years, recently from Weston. He was brother in law to P A Worthington and had many relatives in the county. Funeral plans not yet definite. body may go to Weston for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Miller
Willow Street
Knoxville
Tenn
Weston
P. A. Worthington
Weston Normal School
Wenton
Death of Mrs Humphreys at 28 in Lancer era
Mrs Humphreys wife of barber William Humphreys died at 12:50 AM after two year illness with machetes. She leaves husband and two children aged 7 and 4. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow from Thompson Street M E Church conducted by Rev Robert Warter. Pallbearers from lodge and local barbers. Also notes coal shortage at La Grande and a hay wagon collision near the hospital injuring nothing but property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Stevet
Mra
Humphreys
William Humphreys
Wice
Nod
Silas Hicks
Thompson Street M. BE
Robert Warter
Perkins Avenue
The
Maccabees
Kendall's death under suspicion of poisoning in San Francisco
It is believed Oscar J. Kendall, body guard of Francia J. Heney, died from poisoning rather than natural causes. A strict investigation will be conducted by San Francisco and United States authorities. Oregon Lumber Yard.
45 Acres of Roses Near Los Angeles Farm
A midwinter Los Angeles Times feature describes a 45 acre rose farm near Los Angeles with 900000 plants in glass houses and fields. It details propagation from softwood cuttings, beds of 10 000 per bed, rooting in five weeks, transplanting to pots, and one year growth in the field for Eastwood cuttings. Hardwoods require no transplanting, with 200000 plants now growing and 80 70 percent survival. Plants are watered about 70 inches per 180 days and shipped to Newark in bundles ready for frostproof cellar storage before sale nationwide and abroad. Prices cited include 90 to 100 per 1000 for Hybrid Perpetuals and 80 to 90 per 1000 for Polyanthas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles Times
California
Eastwood
San Ango Creek
Alabama
Newark
Whiconein
United States
Europe
Egypt
Poultry Venture Planned by Richard Lawrence Near McKay Creek
Richard Lawrence plans to move two miles from town to the Raley homestead on McKay Creek to engage in the poultry business. Oregon Lumber Yard advertises buying building paper and cut fuel bills, claiming a large stock available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lawrence
Raley
McKay Creek
Oregon Lumber Yard
Arso
Rhea Creek
Uncle Pilly Baldock Dies Leaving Large Farm Near Baker City
Uncle Pilly Baldock has died leaving a large farm. He had lived near Baker City since 1862, having moved to Baker City from Wisconsin. The obituary notes his long residence and regional ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilly’ Baldock
Baker City
Wieconsin
World Demand for American Wood Surges in Exports
The Bureau of Statistics reports almost universal demand for American wood and products. Exports rose 93 percent in the first nine months of this year, reaching 59 million dollars, 61 million with contiguous port shipments. Ten years ago exports totaled 32 million. Major exports include boards, deals, planks, joists, and veneer. furniture is the next largest category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statiation
Department of Commerce and Labor
City approves plans for new Walla Walla hall and station
The Walla Walla city council adopted final plans for the new city hall and fire station and accepted J A Bailey's bid to complete both buildings excluding the heating plant for 74503. The project is expected to cost about 100000 with land. Construction will proceed on the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluy
Ganten City Leta
Walla Walla
J. A. Bailey
Where Drummers Are Taxed in British Colonies
The Consular and Trade Report notes commercial travelers in the British South African colonies and protectorates face $690 annual licenses. A Portuguese Delagoa tax increases the burden with a quarterly period, totaling $235 yearly. Even a one‑day stay without samples or a desk can label an agent a commercial traveler, incurring heavy penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consular and Trade
Delagoa
Sidney Holgate Sentenced for Theft and Pawned Gold Watch
Sidney Holgate aged 25 in Yakima received 19 months in the penitentiary for stealing and pawning a valuable gold watch. He is a son of former Tacoma mayor Holgate. Also note the death of Rev. Dr. George H. Davis former rector of St. Michael's in Bolne, who served at Faribault Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Holgate
Yakima
Holgate
Tacoma
George H. Davis
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Bolne
Faribault, Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ito
CS. Mudge
Echo Merchant
R. Alexander
Shriners
Mavons
A. Worthington
Board of Regents
Weston Normal
G. W. Truax
Hood River
Elkhart County
Ind
Mins
Stella Lieuallot
Lawrence Lieuallen
Adama
Teutsch’s
LEE Teutsch
Alta
Deatil
W. J. Gill
Louis Hunziker
Mrts
Ruge Bros
Piper
New York
Kolppen Auros
Southern
Alexander
Morrow County
Social Ridge Wheat Belt
E. M. Shutt
Heppner, Oregon
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