Opposition to Road Measure Would Split Supervisors
Judge Gilliland of Umatilla County opposes a Salem bill proposing election of road supervisors by district for two year terms. He warns separate district control would leave road work headless and invite inefficiency and shiftless candidates. He notes past failures when such a system was tried and argues the county court must retain power to dismiss supervisors to prevent graft.
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Umatilla
Salem
Jones
Clackmas County
Gilliland
Cold starts and early care to lessen illness
The note urges prompt attention at the first chill to prevent deepening sickness. It warns that delaying care by even an hour can extend suffering and make recovery longer. Take action early to reduce duration and discomfort.
Burglary at Adams and Marquis store report
Thieves entered Adams postoffice and Marquis store between 11 pm and 2 am, securing 20 to 25 pounds and pennies, then left cigars. Two unfamiliar men used an axe from Gas Arp saloon to smash a rear window, suspects cite railroad disrepair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Bureaius
Marquis
Cigara
George L. Horseman Responds to Raley Suit in Pendleton
Pendleton, Ore. Jan. 22. To the East Oregonian I ask space to address the suit brought by J. H. Raley. I regret the timing as my second trial nears. I urge the public to withhold judgment until the case is tried and my side is presented.
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Pendleton
Ore
The
East Oregonian
J. H. Raley
George L
Horseman
Verbal Insurance Pact Leads To Property Loss Suit
In a complaint Mrs. Alice Johns sued for 1500 dollars after a verbal agreement with a Queen City Insurance Company agent failed to finalize a policy before her household goods were burned. The suit seeks the policy amount as the payout.
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Alice 8. Johns
Queen City Insuranceompany
Johns
Suit filed in circuit court over several accounts
I. H. Gwinn yesterday filed suit in the circuit court against John Leonard on several accounts assigned to the plaintiff. On a note for $100 the Hermiston Hank & Trust Company has brought suit against George H. Carr formerly of that city.
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I. H. Gwinn
Carcuit Court
John Leonard
Hermiston Hank & Trust Company
George H. Carr
Nye man to translate business to county seat today
P. H. Schmidt of Nye plans to move his translating business to the county seat today reporting his part of the county escaped the floods that devastated other regions.
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P. H. Schmidt
Nye
William Fallis Dies in Portland Hospital
Former Pendleton resident William Fallis died yesterday at Mt. St. Joseph’s hospital in Portland at age 76. Funeral services will be held in Portland tomorrow with interment there. He once engaged in the sheep business in Umatilla County and had been retired for about ten years. He was a close friend of J. S. McLeod and family, with whom he made his home in Pendleton.
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Pendleton
Portland
William Fallis
Mt. St. Joseph's Hospital
Fallis
J. 8. McLeod
Fallla
Umatilla County
Mitchell Forming Local Dramatic Club in Oregon
C J Mitchell manager of the Oregon theatre forms a local dramatic club to stage well known plays this winter. Four and more actors are invited to join at 800 West Webb Street. Planned productions include The Mikado Mother in Law and The Devil under local auspices on a percentage basis.
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C.J. Mitchell
Oregon Theatre
Branch Line Till Blocked by Washout Near Havana
Tracklayers labor to open the Pendleton Adams line after a washout halts service. O R & W N handles Walla Walla Spokane traffic via Umatilla as repairs near Sax and Havana proceed, while Northern Pacific Pendleton Pasco remains stalled and uncertain about resuming normal service.
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Adams
Havana
Northern Pacific
Pendleton-Pasco
Buckley
Pendleton
Wath Walla
Spokiane
Umatilla
Columbia River
Garden City
Sax Station
Walla Walla
Wallula
Garilen City
Spokane
North Bank
Pendleton Busy Day for Local Visitors and Residents
A string of visitors and business figures arrived or passed through Pendleton today. Frank Martin and John Wischmann were among those in town for business while others from Adams Milton Hermiston Helix Weston La Grande Pilot Rock and Baker City were noted visiting or traveling for trade and meetings. Wm Sutherland returned home to Colfax after a visit. Mrs KR Stanfield was brought from Echo to Pendleton and admitted to St Anthony's hospital.
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Robert Harrison
Adams
G. W. Brady
Salem
John Wischmann
Helix
N. F. MacCracken
Milton
Anna Thompson
Weston
Pendleton
Peter O'Sullivan
la Grande
W. B. Trevest
Lizzia Owens
Pedleton
H. & Englar
Hermiston
Alloway
Bolve
J. W. Messner
Baker City
Inland Irrigation Company
Wm. Sutherland
Colfax
KR. N. Stanfield
Echo
St. Anthony's Hospital
Big price offered for Oregon wool
Wool men from Baker Grant and Union counties were surprised when Miles Lee a pioneer in the trade offered 15 cents a pound for wool in Baker City on Saturday evening. The move follows the National Woolgrowers meeting at Pocatello where resolutions urged higher prices and warehouses. Boston telegrams to association members urge growers to hold wool for prices higher than those offered.
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Baker
Grant
Union Counties
Baker City
Miles Lee
la Grande Observer
Povatello
Lee
Boston
81 Plonkard to Return for Second Oregon Show
Manager C J Mitchell of the Oregon theatre announces that the SI Plunkard troupe will return to the city for a second engagement Sunday evening. The group reached the city by an overland drive from Adams to Pendleton last evening, braving a fierce hall storm in the afternoon.
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C. J. Mitchell
The
Oregon Theatre
SI Plunkard
Adams
Pendleton
Self Cleaning Protector for Chauffeurs and Motormen
Consul Frank Hannah reports from Marineburg on a Stadefurt resident's device that uses a rotating endless strip of celluloid to protect the driver’s window. The strip spins above and below, is brushed to shed snow and dirt, and is powered by the engine. A drawing is filed at the Bureau of Manufacturers for public reference.
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Frank
Hannah
Marineburg
Stadefurt
Bureau of Manufacturers
Pastor C F Cunningham to Help Plan Pendleton Church
Rev C F Cunningham pastor of the United Brothers church at Holiiman visits Pendleton to organize and lay groundwork for a new church building. He discusses preliminary arrangements for erection of the edifice.
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C. F. Cunningham
United Brothers Church
Holiiman
Pendleton
Pastime Theatre Gold Watch Drawn by Washington Man
The gold watch given away at the Pastime Theatre Thursday night was won by B. F. Matlock from Washington state. He is not related to the misagirement.
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B. F. Matlock
State of
Washington
Confessed Forgery Saves Innocent Man in Court
Richmond Ky Wade Hurd faced forgery charges when Cox, a man of 20 years, suddenly confessed in court that he had forged Hurd's signature on a $16 check. Cox claimed he spent the money in Cincinnati then was converted by the Salvation Army. The dramatic revelation prompted many to consider signing his bond as he proclaimed his guilt and Hurd's innocence.
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Richmond
Wade Hurd
Fsom Cox
Cox
Hurd
Cincinnati
Salvation Army
P Letter Awarded to Seven Football Players and Two Debaters
The high school student body yesterday awarded the emblem P to seven football men and two debaters for excellence in interscholastic contests. Recipients include Roy Howland and Frank Engdahl for debating, and Struve, Sturgis, Hoskins, Shaw, Hinderman, Graham, and Chapman for football. Harold Warner and other football squad members had letters granted last year. A spring carnival for the athletic association was discussed.
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Roy Howland
Frank Engdahl
Struve
Sturgis
Hoskins
Shaw
Hinderman
Graham
Dance Tonight at Milarkey Hall by Norman Alloway class
A dance tonight at Milarkey hall hosted by the Norma Alloway and Edith Johnson dancing class. A matinee for children is scheduled tomorrow at 2 30 PM.
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Milarkey Hall
Norma Alloway
Edith Johnson
Thursday Afternoon Club Meeting Scheduled Saturday
The Thursday afternoon club will meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs E P Marshall, with attendees gathering for the social event.
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Mra. E. P. Marshall
Don’t Rely on Nature for Stomach and Nerve Restore
A promotional snippet urging a short course of treatment to restore stomach function and bowels, claiming quicker, better results than nature alone. The fragment suggests a physician or product-backed regimen to improve constitution and nerves. The text hints at medical or patent remedy claims without detailing specifics.
Convicted of Selling Tiquor In Floseburg Oregon
In the circuit court Walter Critesor of West Fork was convicted of violating the local option law. James A. Cummings received a one year sentence in the penitentiary for larceny.
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Floseburg
Ore
Walter Critesor
West Fork
James A. Cummings
Hostette's Stomach Bitters advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Hostette's Stomach Bitters claiming it treats indigestion, ostiveness, insomnia, colds and grippe. The copy urges readers to choose Trostettar's in place of other options.
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Trostettar’s
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Standard Grocery Co
Tallman & Co
J. BE. Smith Live Stock Co
R. RE
E. T. Wade
Smith-Crawford Building
Pendleton, Ore
United States Depository
Frank Martin
Busiess
P. T Harbour
WP. Littlefield
Lh W. Gidbert
Pilot Rock
Z. T. Boyer
H. R. Newport
City
R R. Johnson of
L. L. Rogers
J. 5. Bingley
Busines
Oregon
Plonkard
Bond
Hostette
Beddow & Miller
Court St
John D. Rockefeller
Pendleton Business
E. O. Draper, Prin
Penland Bros
Penland
Main Street
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