Early Morning Fire Destroys Cottage in Western City
An early morning blaze at 1:30 a m destroyed a one story cottage at 620 Sycamore street between Alta and Webb owned by Mrs Charles Cahoon of Portland. Origin unknown but suspected arson or accidental by hoboes. Firefighters from two companies could not stop the flames before the building burned completely. Value estimated at about 1000 to 1260 with insurance status undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore Street
Alta and
Webb
Charles Cahoon
Portland
John Vaughan
Six Georgia militiamen wounded at Rose Dhu camp
Savannah reports six members of the Second Georgia regiment were wounded at the Rose Dhu camp during firing on the new range. Captain J Willingham suffered a right elbow wound, First Sergeant Allen a right arm injury, and Private Singley both shoulders. All injuries described as not serious. All from the Jackson Rifles of Jackson, Ga. Bullets were spent and latched in the pit at the 200 yard range where firing had begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Second Georgia Regiment
Rose Dhu
J. Willngham
Sergent Allen
Singley
Jackson Rifles
Jackson
Woman shoots at rival. baby killed in road incident
In Spartanburg South Carolina on July 16 Mrs Frances Sarratt, enraged at a negress whose husband had ridden with her, fired a shotgun at the woman in a roadside encounter. The shot killed instantly a 2 year old child carried by the woman. the mother was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
S. C
Frances Sarratt
Instantlvy
Pendleton News Notes Preview Overland Trip West
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports plans for a group including PL Casey and wife driving to Prosser Washington. Frank IX Welles leaves for Hucene and Corvallis for summer school work at the University of Oregon and Oregon Agricultural College. Edna Storie Nona Johnson depart for Wallows Springs and Wallows Lake with Mary Zurcher joining in La Grande for the resort visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welles
Valley
Frank
Hucene
Corvallis
University of Oregon
Oregon, Agricultural College
Wallows Springs
Edna Storie
Nona Johnson
Wallows Lake
la Grande
Mary Zurcher
SoDown
Pondiccon
Massing Track at Mission Planned by 0.W.ih. & N. Company
Major Swarglander reports the 0.W. ih. & N. company is constructing a passing track to the north of the main line at Mission. When finished the new track will extend about one mile in length and provide additional capacity on the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
Swarglander
0.W. Ih. & N. Company
Iesion
Temperatures Climb at Meacham Resort Amid Cool Nights
Sir Evans reports high daytime heat at Meacham mountain resort with notably cooler nights. A large cattle shipment heads to Seattle from the county, with 290 head sent to the Firye-Brume company and an additional hundred head from several small stockholders, totaling 390 head bound for the Sound City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Evans
Meacham Towiy
Ric
Henry la Zinka
Firye- Brume Company
Seattle
Sound City
Gave Parewell Party for Miss Margaret Nolte at Nolte home
Miss Mayme Vey and Miss Louise Knight hosted a farewell party for Miss Margaret Nolte at the Nolte residence on West Webb Street last Saturday evening. Many friends attended and the gathering was enjoyed by all. Real estate transfers include Will M Peterson and wife to Charles Carpenter for 500 in Pendleton’s reservation addition. Manuel Pedro obtains 160 acres from William Vey Pedro and wife. Martha Sheets and husband sell to J B Haynie for 2000 dollars several town lots in Freewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nolte
Nolte
West Webb Street
Mayme Vey
Louise Knight
Miss Nolte
Will M. Peterson
Charles Carpenter
Pendleton
William Vey Pedro
Manuel Pedro
Martha Sheets
J. EB. Haynie
Town of
Freewater
Pendleton residents to visit Wenaha Springs Sunday
A group from Pendleton plans a Sunday trip to Wenaha Springs with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Nelson, Mrs. Frank Hayes, Mrs. Roy Alexander, Rene Shen, and Fred W. Lampkin, traveling either this evening or tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenaha
Pendleton
Wensha Springs
B. J. Burke
Clark Nelson
Frank Hayes
Roy Alexander
Mise
Round-up Attendance Buzz Builds in Milton Region
Otto Didfen, Milton Eagle owner and former East Orego nian operator, says a sleeper on the fast mail at Baker is impractical now but Milton folks plan to travel for the Round-up. He reports strong East End interest and many are coming to see the big show, with many last year attendees promising to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Didfen
Milton Eagle
Finetype
East Oregonian
Milton
Didion
East End
Jumps in well with her babe in arms
Calhoun Georgia July 16 Mrs Joe Stevenson jumped into a well at the home of her brother R M Land carrying Mrs Land s 4 year old daughter Mrs Land on the porch tried to catch her as she started to the well but she dodged picked up the child and leaped Neighbors gathered W H McConnell went into the well and rescued Stevenson by catching her clothing and helping lower a rope to haul her out
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Joe Stevenson
R. M. Land
Mrs. Stevenson
Finest saddle in the world for round-up
The article describes a saddle praised as the finest in the world for round-ups. It notes makers names, back jockey plates with a bucking horse engraving, and similar mounted engravings on the skirt fronts and backs. The passage emphasizes craftsmanship and detailing in the saddle’s design.
Ornate Round-Up saddle on display in multiple cities
A silver adorned saddle with elk and tiger motifs, gem rosettes, and intricate leatherwork, prize piece from Power & Con. It will tour Seattle, Tacoma, Aberdeen, Portland, Albany, and Lebanon then to Cheyenne for the will west show before final exhibition at Power store tonight at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power & Con
John Spain
West Elite
Carl Powter
Seattle
Tacoma
Aberdeen
Portland
Young Power
Albany
Lebanon
Willamette Valley
The
Frontier Association
Cheyenne
Will
Mrs John Aschin Dies at Tillamook July 14
News from Tillamook reports the death of Mrs John Aschin on July 14. Formerly Miss Nelle Whittemore she had many Pendleton friends who will regret her passing. She worked long in the cloak and dry goods department of the Peoples Warehouse while her sister Miss Ruby Whittemore served as cashier.
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Aschin
Tillamook
John Aschin
Nelle Whittemore
Pendleton
Peoples Warehouse
Ruby Whittemore
Gras
Fire Burns Ten Acres of McPhail and Ising Field at Mission
Sparks from a passing freight set ten acres of the thirty acre field between the station and school in Mission on fire. Railroad construction crews and agency workers fought the blaze with wide brushes, preventing further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McPhail
Ising
Mission
Buick Agent G. Dunbar Heads Pendleton Drive
William G. Dunbar of the Howard Automobile Co. arrives in Pendleton to establish a two month headquarters and promote Buick cars. He brings three vehicles and demonstrates one daily, filling a vacancy since W. P. Temple left. The Weston Cowgirl Band secures a Round-up appearance and is crafting costumes after winning second prize at Wallula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Wiliam G. Dunbar
Howard Automobile Co
Pacific Coast
Pendleton
W. P. Temple
Round
Ladies Band of
Weston
Walla Walla
May Put Sleeper on Fast Mail Train Proposal
Traveling passenger agent Jack ONeill of the C W R N company visited Pendleton last evening and conferred with Secretary Jack Keefe about the Commercial association request for a local Huntington train. He says the investigation indicates potential viability and will be considered for the schedule.
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Jack O'Neill
C.W. R. & N. Company
Pendleton
Jack Keefe
Huntington
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Frank O'Gara
Bernard O'Gara
Trvas
Georgia
Koal Little Baby
Baker
Akers
Pendleton Iron Works
Wm. A. Rogers Mfg. Co
Blanchard
Jensen Greamery
Oregon
Blanchard Ritter
Newsy
Prosser
Casey
Wife
Wash
UmatHia
Evergreen Territory
Meacham
Parewell
John Doe
Palace
Halley
Ore
William Zook
Yamacraw
al- Carampelns
Adams and Helix
Cate
And
Oyster House
Northwest
LA Fontaine Blk
Main Street
Boston
Phone Main
Alta St
Pendleton Dye Works
Alta
Dale
Rothwell
Optometrist
W. E. Hanscom
the Jeweler
Fes
MT. Hood
E. T. Wade
Res. FE
Wonder Store
Bendleton
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