Flour Trade Dwindles As Asian Wet Season Impacts Imports
Wet season in China and Japan slows flour shipments to the coast while water shortages at Pendleton mills curb production. Union mills report little activity with export trade expected to rebound in September. Byers contemplates a new flume if plans proceed, delays extend into August.
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Japan
China
Umatilla River
Pendleton Mills
Allour
Pacific
Orient
Pendleton
Byers
Savings Plan Offer Promises 4 Percent Interest
A fragmented notice urges small weekly or monthly deposits to build comfort in old age with 4 percent interest compounded monthly. Readers are asked to seek verbal or printed information.
Everett M C A Secretary Seeks Funds For Building
Robert Carey arrived from Seattle to assume the role of state secretary and continue the fundraising for the Everett M C A project. He will raise the remaining money to meet the minimum $46,000 and the maximum $12,900 needed for furnishing and completing the building. Wilcox will continue state work in the field before moving to North Yakima to push a similar capital campaign later this fall.
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North
Yakima Thin Fall
New Firm in Charge at Frederick Nolf Store on Court Street
Cook and Perry have taken possession of the Frederick Nolf store on Court Street and will run the business. The firm comprises H C Cook, a nine year Pendleton resident and former builder, and W Perry, a 21 year Pendleton resident with railroad, sales and furniture store experience. They pledge strong public trade support and a wide assortment.
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Cook & Perry
Frederick Nolf
Court Street
H. C. Cook
W. Perry
Cook
Pendleton
Perry
Rader’s
Dalles Constable Detains Boling Over Watch Theft
The Dalles constable arrived this morning and arrested R. D. Boling, held on instructions from The Dalles chief of police. Boling, arrested after a watch theft, claimed the arrest was a misstep. A gold Indiana timepiece found on him. He departed on the westbound train, headed home. Sheriff Taylor had arrested him yesterday afternoon.
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Dalles
R. D. Boling
Taylor
Boling
Indy
Stover Graves Wedding at Mrs Stover’s Home on Webb Street
Andrew J Graves and Mise Beaie J Stover wed July 21 in the residence of Mrs Stover on Weat Webb street. The ceremony was led by Reverend M W Howard. Afterward friends and relatives gathered for ice cream and cake.
Daughter Born to Rev and Mrs Brooks
Last evening a daughter was born to Rev. and Mr. N. E. Brooks.
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N. E. Brooks
Fire damages J. M. Cook residence on Thompson Street
A fire in the attic of J. M. Cook's home on South Thompson Street caused water damage but limited interior loss. Firefighters faced hydrant delays, drew water from Bluff Street, and saved much furniture as residents had long urged a local hydrant near the neighborhood.
Funeral of J B Keeney in Walla Walla
The funeral of J B Keeney former clerk of Umatilla county was held at 3 pm in Walla Walla. A large gathering attended the rites conducted by the Knights of Pythias and the grave ceremony followed their ritual. Damon Lodge No 4 sent M A Rader chancellor commander elect to place a wreath bearing the lodge name on the grave.
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Joseph Keeney
J. B. Keeney
Umatilla County
Walla Walla
Knights of Pythias
Damon Lodge No. 4
Keeney
M. A. Rader
Winners of Spokane paper tour head to Walla Walla
Misa Ella Goeck of Ta Grande, Spokane paper trip winner, left for Walla Walla to join other finalists. She lauds the excursion and plans a Northwest tour by special train to Portland, then a coast cruise ending in Seattle and Tacoma before returning home.
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Spokane
Walla Walla
Misa Ella Goeck
Ta Grande
Mins Goeck
Union County
Spokesman-Review
Mise Goeck
Northwest
Prise
C. J. Freese
Wallula
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Prolonged Suspect James Hutchinson Reported to Jail
James Hutchinson, linked to a long spree and alleged abuse of his family, was jailed this morning. He awaits police court action tomorrow morning after being blacklisted and posted in saloons, with anticipated lengthy confinement following authorities' move.
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James Hutchinson
More Percheron horses arrive at Ruby stables
Seventeen additional Percheron horses purchased by A. C. Ruby in France arrived yesterday and are housed at the Ruby stables. Total purchases reach 47 horses and mares, most now in town while the remainder stay in Nebraska under Ruby’s brother’s care.
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A. C. Ruby
France
Ruby Stables
Mr. Ruby
Nebraska
Maloney Out of Ord et
The oldest inhabitant notes a booklet by U. Rader listing telephone numbers arranged by nationality rather than alphabetically. Jim Maloney is categorized under the Mo’s with other Irish, prompting remarks on the new system and confusion in daily life.
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Rader
Jim Maloney
New Law Office Fixtures In Savings Bank Building
Attorney J T Hinkle has rearranged his rooms in the Savings Bank building and now has a top equipped law office in the city. The library fixtures arrived from Cincinnati this morning and were installed today. The bookcases are solid golden oak and enhance the room’s value.
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J.T. Hinkle
Savings Bank
Cincinnat
Burley Reports Good Barley Yields at Reservation
Reports from the reservation indicate barley harvests are strong with many fields yielding around 60 bushels to the acre. The same areas anticipate starting wheat harvests next.
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Nore
Hose cart installed for Better Fire Protection at South High
The new hose cart demanded by Schoolhouse Hill residents has been moved to the shed at High and Cottonwood streets. Eight hundred sixty feet of single jacket hose remains in its shipping box and will be mounted on the reel today by Fire Chief J. T. Brown and an assistant.
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Fire Department
Pendleton
George Hartman, J Jr
Rorle
Wyolneths
Schoolhouse Hill
High
Cottonwood Streets
J. T. Brown
Kidder Wins Land Contest Ruling
A court decision in the Charles A. Kidder versus Fred A. Hill land contest favors Kidder. The ruling found the monter tee had not maintained continuous residence on the land.
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Kidder
Charles A. Kidder
Fred A. Hill
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OWL Tea
Tallman & Co
Leding Druggists
Nolf
Commercial Nat'l Bank
Card
Billard
Commercial Association
C. E. Roosevelt
House Committee
Roosevelt
Mark Moorhouse
J. M. Cook
South Thompson Street
South Main Street
Thompson Street
Bluff Street
Boston
LEWIS @ CLark
Fair Sale
Will
Roosevelt’s
Hornes
Hamely
J. \. SMITH
Court
Maloney
Ordet
Soden
Ted
Hostetter
Works
Cormner Court
Thompson Streets
Oregon Lumber Yard
Phone Main
Alta Street
Oppoette Court House
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