Pendleton Fire Chief Defends Theater Safety
Fire Chief John Vaughan reported to the Pendleton executive council that the Oregon theater is safe and compliant with city fire protection ordinances. He stated exits are outward opening and never locked, having repeatedly checked safety and apparatus despite local agitation. Officers for the coming year were elected: Vaughan as fire chief and ex-officio president, Lee D. Drake as first assistant chief, vice president and secretary, J. W. Yandle as foreman of Hose Company No. 6, treasurer.
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Pendleton Tribune
Oregon Theater
Executive Council
Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department
John Vaughan
Vaughan
The
Oregon
Fire Department
Aght
Lee D. Drake
J. W. Yandle
Foreman Hose Company No. 6
Drake
Yandle
Cold Starts Guide to Early Care
Cautionary health note urges immediate action when a cold begins. Emphasizes not waiting, as early symptoms can deepen, making cure harder. every lost hour risks longer suffering. Recommends prompt self-care steps and treatment to shorten duration and reduce complications.
Insurance Executive Enters Pendleton Field Visit
E H Green general manager of the National Livestock Insurance Company of Portland is in Pendleton as guest of local agent B Jensen. He assesses the Umatilla county area and praises Pendleton as a leading eastern Oregon business center with solid opportunities. Green notes money stringency affects other areas less than here and plans visits to Arlington and Condon after leaving Pendleton.
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E. H. Green
National Livestock Insurance Company
Portland
B. Jensen
Oregon
Arlington
Condon
Smith Party Reworks Travel Plans for Holy Land Trip
Dr I A Temple received a letter from Dr C J Smith detailing a revised itinerary due to cold weather in Europe. The group will stay briefly in Paris then move to Athens on February 1, visit Smyrna Istanbul and Jerusalem, tour the Dead Sea Cairo and Alexandria, return to Europe and Berlin before homeward bound to Pendleton in May.
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I. A. Temple
C. J. Smith
Paris
East
Athens
Smyrna
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Dead Sea
Cairo
Alexandria
Africa
Europe
Berlin
Pendleton
Mutton Demand Shifts Sheep Industry Westward
A steady transformation in the U.S. sheep business is underway. Historically most flocks were in the East with wool as the main driver. Now western herds dominate, and two thirds of the nation’s sheep are moving toward meat production rather than wool.
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United States
Sheep and wool themes in Missouri River era markets
Fragmentary note recalls shifts in agricultural focus along the Missouri River from finer wool to higher quality mutton. References a “Shepherd's Criterion” guiding producer demand and market expectations amid changing livestock standards and consumer taste. The text preserves a sense of regional agricultural discourse without full context.
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Missouri River
Dig Rally Draws 150 Woodmen to Eagles Hall
Pendleton camp No 41 hosted a big smoker at Eagles Hall drawing over 150 Woodmen of the World. About 16 membership applications were filed, with pipers, doughnuts and tobacco on hand. Judge Thomas FitzGerald presided, Star theater manager Davidson and organizer A G Saunders spoke, and Star troupe performances were offered free to the camp.
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Pendleton Camp No
Eagles
Pipésa
Thomas FitzGerald
Davidson
Star Theater
A. G. Saunders
Star
Bounders
Star Company
Star Theater Company
Helene Thompson
Manyon Stewart
C. N. de Vere
Steve Burton
Cam Simpfle
Viola Raymond
Lee Ford
Installation and Initiation At Damon Lodge No 4
Damon Lodge No 4 Knights of Pythias installed the officers for a six month term. Initiatory work accompanied the ceremony with M S Kern as chancellor commander J H Estes vice chancellor R F E Tarbett prelate Louis Greenawald master of exchequer A E Lambert keeper of records and seal and master of finance John Vaughan master at arms Jack Huston inner guard Charles Hamilton outer guard. Installation conducted by M A Rader deputy grand chancellor.
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Damon Lodge No. 4
Knights of Pythias
Masonic Lecture by M A Pottinger in Seattle
M A Pottinger of Seattle, a noted Masonry teacher, will lecture and demonstrate the secret work at the lodge room Thursday evening January 23 starting at 730 PM. He has written on Masonry and the event promises engaging, beneficial insight with a post lecture lunch and a pleasant evening for members.
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M. A. Pottinger
Seattle
Northwest
Bishop Funeral Tomorrow for Pioneer Woman
The funeral of Mrs. B. B. Bishop, who died Sunday in Prosser Washington, will be held tomorrow at 1 30 PM at the Church of the Redeemer in the city where she had long memberships. The rector Rev Charles Quinney will conduct the services. Arriving today were Mrs J B Bean and Mrs Thorpe Roberts, daughters of the deceased, with the remains from Prosser. Mrs B B Guernsey of North Yakima, granddaughter of Mrs Bishop, has come to attend.
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B. B. Bishop
Prosser
Wash
Church of the Redeemer
Charles Quinney
Thorpe Roberts
B. B. Guernsey
North Yakima
Severe whirlwind damages farm near Athena
The Weston Leader reports a young cyclone near Spring Hollow six miles south of Athena. It struck at night, toppled Frank Martins machine shed and two binders moved 12 feet, tore the roof 200 yards away, ripped timbers, damaged a house corner, and scared the Martins family. Damage totals at least $260.
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Weston Leader
Spring Hollow
Athena
Leader
Frank Martin
Reavis Family Returns Near Hood River Home
From Hoo River comes word that Wm. Reavis and his wife arrived last night after living in Hood River for about a year and a half. Reavis owns Willow street property built by Attorney Nolin and may move back briefly. Fleavis sold a Hood River fruit farm he bought for 17 000 and recently profitably sold it for 25 090.
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Wm. Reavis
Hood River
Mr. Reavise
Willow Street
Nolin
Fleavis
Robbers PLY A VIGOROUS BUSINESS
A continued report details post office safe damage and a heist by multiple robbers. Cracked locks, drilled holes, and wax seal resealing suggest deliberate, coordinated work with one guard watching while others labored. Other burglaries include blacksmith shops, a West End grocery, and a Sunday night plan shop entry with minimal loot. Local inspectors notified.
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Malin Street
Childreth
Alta
Garden Streets
Sloan Shop
Alta and
Cottonwood Streets
Sloan
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Standard Grocery Co
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National Livestock Insurance Company of
DR. Smith
Germany
Holy Land
Pendleton Creamery Co
National Bank
United[states Depository
Eagles’ Hall
Hoo River
West End
Sloan's
Howard
Eilers Plano
Main Street
M. A. Thornton
Washington
Baker City
Spokane
Berra
California
Oruce isTs
Roosevelt
Boston
the Great
Ireland
Morrie B. Streeter
Siaceren Bryan Stock Co
Carsons
FBI
SAT
Pendleton Drug Company
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