Mother of Mag Fee Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Philo Deer mother of Mrs James A Fee died last night at her daughter’s home in Pendleton after years of heart trouble She was born May 18 1835 in Frankfort on the Rhine Germany and came to America at age one later living in Cincinnati Portland Vancouver The Dalles and along the Columbia River before settling in Walla Walla Then resided with daughter Mrs Snyder and finally with Mrs Fee in Pendleton Ten children were born ten died five living including John J Money Mrs Halliham Mrs Snyder W H Money and Mrs Fee Her long suffering and devoted motherly character marked a patient uncomplaining life with wide acquaintances across Oregon and Washington.
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Zere
Germany
Burt
Atlantic
America
Philo Deer
James A. Fee
Walla Walla
Columbia River
J. M. P. Snyder
Pendleton
Fee
Oregon
Washington
John J. Money
San Francisco
T. Halliham
W. H. Money
The
Dailes
Opaniga War Veterans Meet On Monument Fund
George Hartman Jr calls a Saturday meeting of Spanish American War veterans to coordinate with G A R and Indian War survivors and Pioneers for raising funds to erect a monument to Pendleton’s departed soldiers and pioneers. They aim to unify town support, with J F Carroll already gathering subscriptions toward a $1200 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hartman
Wil
G. A R
Pendleton
George Hartman, Jr
Second Oregon
J. F. Carroll
Kit Carson Post
Carrell
Carroll
Pendleton Social Roundup of Visiting Residents
A parade of visitors and movers fronts Pendleton society as M C Metz, Virgil Moore, Graham of Union, Barney Anderson, Jack Robinson, F J Young and others arrive or travel through. Notables include Judge Joe TH Parkes visiting Portland, E W Lewis family in city, Clark Wood on business, Sheriff Til Taylor back from Athena, Mrs B Sullivan from Duncan, and many locals welcomes from Echo, Athena, Hermiston, Lewiston and Walla Walla. Multiple executives and professionals such as J E Hatter, G M Rice, Tom Thompson, Frank Curl, Dave Lavender and A E Shaw frequent the scene, with road and lumber interests and social calls featured throughout the day. The brief notes capture a steady stream of personal visits and business interactions across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Robinson
F. J. Young
Echo
Joe TH. Parkes
Portland
J. E. Lewis
Helix
Clark Wood
Weston Lender
Sheriff Til Taylor
Athena
Oliver P. Morton
Hermiston
M. Kern
Harney County
Be, T Stephens
A. B. McEwen
G. M. Rice
First National Bank
Oregon
J. E. Hatter
Umatilla
Pendleton
P K. Peterson
Interior
W. T. Reeeves
Umatilla Meadows
Eeho
Jack McLaughlin
Tilinola Central
Adams Pioneer Dies At 77 In Adams District
Maxime La Fave, a longtime Adams district pioneer who resided in Umatia county for nearly 30 years, died Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francia hospital after two years of confinement. He was 77, born in Illinois, and leaves three children Frank near Adams, Mrs. Thardette of Clarerholm Alberta, and John near Gervais Oregon. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 9 o'clock from the Catholic church if travel permits, with Alberta daughter unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxime la Fave
Adams District
St. Francia
Mr. la Fave
Adams
Umatia County
Uwilinois
Frank
Prizes Awarded to Contest Winners at Alexander Store
Prizes were awarded during a two week contest by the Alexander store and other merchants. Mrs. W. R. Gue won a piano, Miss Cleme Hopper received a diamond ring, Miss Telle Keubler earned a watch, and Miss Lena Beale also received a watch. An orchestra provided music as the prizes were handed out Saturday evening at the Alexander store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
W. R. Gue
Cleme Hopper
Telle Keubler
Lena Beale
Bagwell to Resume Journey After Illness in Ogden
J A Bagwell, who left Pendleton for Missouri to buy a second mule team, has suffered pneumonia in Ogden hospital. A morning message says he will be out in a few days and continue his journey.
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J. A. Bagwell
Pendleton
Missouri
Ogden
Judge Gilliland Rules on Hogan Estate Divorces Settled
In a morning ruling Judge Gilliland issued a final order on the estate of Charles Hogan. The first wife received 85 dollars and the Milton property, while the second wife, who had no divorce from the first, was awarded 100 dollars in settlement of all claims against the estate.
Noted Burglaries Reported in Duncan Area
Two houses were burglarized in Duncan Oregon as thawing snow, about 18 inches deep, left marks. Dan Chenewith’s home lost items valued at $19 or more. H A Blake’s Conway residence also broken into. door damaged with an axe. Blake works in the bridge department of the O R N company and was away. A. M. Wright of Echo visited Duncan with friends.
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Duncan
Ore
Jan
Dan Chenewith
H. A. Biake
Conway
Haboes
Blake
0. R. & N. Company
Quant Appointed Examiner After Tragic Local Death
Quant, merchant at Albee, was appointed this morning examiner of the eighth grade pupils for upcoming examinations. He succeeds the late Josh Clark, killed at Albee yesterday. Quant serves as district clerk.
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A, S&s
School Reopens After Weather Hideaway Near Wallula
District No 199 near Wallula reopened this morning after a weeklong closure caused by bad weather. Clerk J H Gerrards, in town for district business, announced the return to classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallula
J. H. Gerrards
Final Hoskins estate report approved by judge
The final report of Jonathan Hoskins as administrator of his father William Hoskins estate was approved by Judge Gilliland this morning and the affairs of the estate brought to a close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Hoskins
William Hoskins
Gilliland
Former Balfour-Guthrie agent joins Portland trust firm
J. G. Callison, previously with the Balfour-Guthrie company in the county, has joined Merchants' Saving & Trust of Portland. He will work in their real estate department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Callison
Balfour-Guthrie Company
Merchants’ Saving & Trust Company of
Portland
Charles Cunningham Sues Beltel Over $700 Note
Charles Cunningham, once known as the sheep king of Oregon, files a circuit court suit alleging a $700 note against Carrie H. Beltel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cunningham
Oregon
Carrie H. Beltel
Change the Bill Forces Othello After Shave Demand
A repertoire company traveling to Paducah plans Romeo and Juliet but the leading man demands 16 cents for a shave, insisting he cannot perform with five days growth. The manager protests, but the plan shifts to Romeo and Othello to accommodate the actor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Ross
Saturday Evening Post
A. Sutherland Visits Colfax Roots Here
A. Sutherland, previously manager of the Balfour Guthrie firm in this city, now stationed at Colfax, is in town renewing old acquaintances and reconnecting with local contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sutherland
Balfour-Guthrie Company
Colfax
A Litany For The New Year From Graft And Bribe Takers
A 1920s Chicago Record Herald verse laments graft bribes bigotry dirty politics and social ills. It lists many targets including Panama scandals school board teachers Nevada divorces and prominent families while calling for deliverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Nevada
Castro
Count Honde Castellano
Chicago Record-Herald
Short Course of Assistance for Stomach and Nerves
The fragment urges a quick method to restore stomach normalcy and bowel function by taking a short course of unspecified aid. It emphasizes avoiding reliance on natural constitution and nerving steadiness, proposing medical assistance as superior.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Urges Its Use
A medicine advertisement promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters claiming relief from indigestion constipation and insomnia. The copy argues that no substitute will work and urges readers to obtain Hostetter's for these ailments.
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Blue Mountain
Standard Grocery Co
Mag
West
F&s
Tallman & Co
J. E. Smith Livn Stock Co
R. R. Station
E. T. Wade
Smith-Crawford Building
Pendleton, Ore
Opaniga
M. C. Metz
Virgil Moore
Stage Gulch
Graham
Union
Barney Anderson
Myrick
Mrs. B. Sullivan
Andy Rust
Butter Creek
H. E. Pinkerton
Ohio
John Kendall
Potlatch Lumber Company
Frank Scranton
Posters
Mary Fields
la Grande
Frances Hood
Lewiston
Tda
Harry Hogue
C. W. Castleman
Spokane
Tom Thompson
Frank Curl
Condon
Dave Lavender
Weston
Louis Hunziker
Fred Lampkin
Alvin
Phillips Knight
Roy Alexander
Roy Saxton
A. E. Shaw
Barnhart
Will Ferguson
Shriner
Charles Hopper
Swifts
Montana
W. H. Lytle
Pocatello
Wool Growers’ Convention
Alberta
Bagwell
A. M. Wright
Quant
Vinal Fature Report
Central Meat Market
Commercial National Bank
Commercial National Bank United States Depository
Boston
Pendleton High School
Pendleton Academy
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Hostette
Frank B. Clopton & CO
East Oregonian
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