Historic Sabre Tied to Captain Martin in Court House
An old sabre hangs in the Umatilla county courthouse commissioners room, said to have belonged to Captain Martin, a pioneer sheriff and county judge. It has adorned the building since its early days, with legends claiming use in Indian wars or cutting roadwork obstacles. Locked for years in the treasurer’s vault, it is kept by County Treasurer Bradley Invins, with authorities discussing its future in a county historical display.
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Martin
Court House
Umatilla County
Temple of Justice
Oge
Pioneer
Bradley
M. J. Carney
Clark Nelson
Nelson dreams of cavalry in coming Commercial Expo show
A fragment notes Mr Nelson eyeing a “feng sticker” and envisioning fierce cavalry stunts to be showcased at the upcoming Commercial Expo entertainment, with the vision fading into performance ideas and duties owed to the county.
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Nelson
Sketch of T H Falconer Colt Springs Farmer Killed by Horse Kick
Sketch of the life of Thomas H. Falconer who died from a horse kick in Cold Springs district. Born in Canada in 1850, he moved to Michigan, married Anna McGillivary, worked in lumbering, and later farming in Kane and Washington before settling in Cold Springs, Oregon. Survived by his wife and four children, plus multiple siblings.
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Colt Springs
Canada
Themas H. Falconer
Cold Springs
Thomas H. Falconer
North Cold Springs
Ore
Calidon
Downington
Mich
Anna McGillivary
Saginaw City
Oscode
Loud & Co
Kane
Washington
Oregon
John Falconer
Dowington
Sarah Kriner
Eliza Fountain
Lena Fletcher
George Falconer
Maggie Decker
Marcella
Mary Kellogg
Alder, Wash
Arthur Falconer
Brown City
Anna Frisbee
Denver
Col. Wie
Fred Morton
Holdman, Re
John H. Falconer
William H. Falconer
Thomas A. Falconer
Spokane
Wash
Visions That Lead to Victory At Pendleton Academy
Rev. Harry Secor of Baker City delivered a spirited sermon at Pendleton academy during the universal day of prayer for colleges and academies. The talk titled Visions That Lead to Victory urged students toward higher character, imagination, aspiration, and spiritual qualities, matching the program’s earnest observance and Secor’s reputation as an eloquent speaker linked to local revival efforts.
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Pendleton Academy
Harry Secor
Baker City
Secor
India
First Baptist Church
Hall
Pendleton
Bryan visits Portland with Oregon leaders and officials
In Portland yesterday Nebraskan figure William Jennings Bryan enjoyed social capacity with prominent Oregonians including ex Mayor W F Matlock and C S Jackson of Pendleton and Portland. At breakfast he was hosted by Matlock Dr Johnson and the Campbells. Lunch brought C S Jackson Mayor Harry Lane E Wood and George H Thomas. This morning Bryan spoke to the Oregon Legislature on current political topics especially railroad regulation.
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Oregon Daily Journal
Harry Lane
E. &. Wood
George H. Thomas
Bryan
Oregon
Plymouth Platted on Columbian River Near Umatilla
The new town of Plymouth on the north bank of the Columbian river, opposite Umatilla, has been officially platted and recorded. Geary Kimbrell, employed by the townsite company, surveyed and laid out 100 acres for a potential town with a ferry link to Oregon. A larger ferry, planned future railroad work, and several business ventures are anticipated to establish Plymouth as a trading point for nearby settlements. Also featured is a cartoon by Thomas Nye and wife, depicting Japanese and African American issues as “The New Sacajawea,” sent to the San Francisco Examiner.
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Plymouth
Columbian River
Umatilla
Geary Kimbrell
Kimbrell
Jtownsite Company
Oregon
North Bank
Kilekitat
Thomas Nye
Thomas E. Nye
San Francisco Examiner
Oregon Hivers Well Supplied Jetty and River Improvements
The congression al committee reported funds for Oregon rivers and harbors, approving the Columbia River jetty and continuing channel work from Portland to the river mouth. A total of $2,492,244 is authorized, with cash options and sundry bill carryovers for timely completion, plus a $450,000 to $300,000 adjustment for Portland area cost sharing. The Dalles Celilo canal gets $100,000 plus a further $500,000, and additional allocations for Columbia River segments above Celilo and Wenatchee to Bridgeport. Washington and Oregon delegations welcome the canal commitment and expect state aid for upper Columbia improvements. Cascade Locks and the upper projects receive smaller targeted allocations.
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Oregon
Congressional Committee
Washington
Columbia River
Portland
Tiberal
Celilo Canal
Dalles-Celilo Canal
War Department
Celllo
Snake River
Wenatchee
Bridgeport
Upper Columbia
State of Washington
Sold Amusement Parlors Change of Partners
Frank Robinson who has been part owner in the amusement parlors underneath the Hendricks building for the past year has sold his interest in the business to his partner R A Rutherford and will retire from the venture.
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Frank Robinson
Hendricks
R.A. Rutherford
Business changes in city with Rutherford and Robinson
Mr Rutherford will continue the business in the city and plans to expand to keep it attractive. Mr Robinson may move to a coastal city in the spring.
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Rutherford
Robinson
Madame ISIS Clairvoyant Palmist Advertises in Pendleton
A Pendleton notice offers truth seeking guidance from Madame ISIS a clairvoyant palmist and astrologist at Room 1 Multnomah Rooming House Malin street. It promises truthful revelations for business love and marriage and divorce issues claiming to remove evil influences and reunite separated people.
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Madame Isis
Multnomah
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Jusiu
Royal M
Sawtelle
Watchmaker
Lee Colesworthy
Chop Mill
Alta
Cottonwood St
Garanteed
Mendenhall & Payne
Mount
Winslow Bros
St. Main
Grippe
Tallman & Co
Capital Stock
T. HK. Falconer
THE
Academy
Mae
Jafolgerac
Gden Gap
Wien
J.A. Folger &Co
San Francisco
Ely
Poothen
Henla
Draggiete
Mall
Tria Bie
BLY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
New
Boston
ISIS
Malin Street
Donaldson’s Red Cross Pharmacy
Empire Meat Co
Phoine Main
City Brewery
le Pure
Schultz & Stricker
Max Baer
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
BEERS
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