Newsy Notes of Pendleton items and visits
Pendleton brief items include Grandm a Oliver recovering from a slight stroke at 88, brick work starting on Alta street theater by C B P Colesworthy, Miss Emily Abbott and Miss Esther Keeney visiting from Walla Walla, body of Charles Kearney moved to Pilot Rock for interment, Pearl Picard's funeral shipment to Adams, Mrs Stockman improving in Walla Walla, and a civil suit about a Sorrel mare valued at $60 with $20 damages.
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Pendleton
Emily Abbott
Esther Keeney
Walla Walla
Miss Abbott
Roy Alexander
Hedy
Pilot Rock
Charles Kearney
Adams
Pearl Picard
Henry Picard
St. Anthony Hospital
To Build Walk Up Hill On Main Street South Hill
A new concrete walk will be laid up the south hill on the west side of Main street in front of the property of W M Blakely, Dr Hoisington, Clarence Penland and the American National Bank. The permit was secured to pay and the contract let to Averillo Sullivan.
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Main Street
W M. Blakely
Dr. Hoisington
Clarence Penland
American National Bank
Ptay
Averillo & Sullivan
Assessor Strain Returns Home After Operation
County assessor C. P. Strain arrives home from Boise and Caldwell after weeks away. He underwent a rupture operation stemming from a prior surgery, with the procedure described as very successful. He withstood the surgery well.
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C. P. Strain
Boise
Caldwell
Schubert Divorce Case Seeks Cross Complaint Alimony
In Gustave H Schubert v Edith Schubert the defendant filed an answer and cross complaint seeking a divorce, alimony of 50 dollars monthly for her and children plus 35 dollars monthly while children are in school, 250 dollars attorney fees and 75 dollars court costs. Her attorney is James A Fee. Julius Weenter Improving. Julius Wegner, Pioneer Pilot Rock farmer, is improving after a recent accident. Doctor E O Parker reports cautious optimism about saving his foot though amputation remains possible.
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Gustave H Schubert
Edith Schubert
James A. Fee
Julius Weenter
Julius Wegner
Rock
E. O. Parker
County Stock In Good Condition Reported
Dr. C. W. Lassen, county veterinarian, states there are no diseases prevalent among Umatilla county stock and that the stock is in good condition. He notes the recent livestock sanitary law reduces his duties and that he is not as familiar with conditions as before, but declares no reports of diseases have come to him.
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Umatilla
C. W Lassen
Suffragette Signature Evidence Changes in Signatures
Hotel clerks in Pendleton report women signing registrations without the Mrs prefix and using initials only. The change signals evolving gender equality as women engage in civic processes, with Mrs Charles W Brown noted as Sarah in club circles.
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Pendleton
Charles W. Brown
Sarah
Bard Brown Reverts to Plain B. B. Brown Name
A clipping notes Bard Brown changes byline to plain B. B. Brown upon signing. The move appears to simplify her professional signature and branding for future articles.
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Bard Brown
B. Brown
Insurance Firms Withdraw from Pasco Over Fire Losses
Reports from Pasco say fire insurance companies are pulling out due to a spate of fires in recent months. Four firms have already withdrawn, with others likely to follow unless Pasco secures better fire fighting gear. Last week two fires occurred, destroying a Japanese laundry and three homes in the tenderloin area, one insured for 5000 dollars.
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Isurance
Pasco
Pardon Granted to Lewiston Bankers in Wilson Action
W L Thompson received a telegram from friend William Rettenbach announcing an unconditional pardon by President Wilson for Messrs Rettenbach and Koster, Lewiston bankers convicted of bank funds misuse. The case hinges on alleged perjured testimony, suggesting the justice department questions the prior conviction. Mr Kettenbach has visited here several times as Thompson's guest.
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W. L. Thompson
William Rettenbach
Wilson
Messrs Rettenbach
Koster
Lewiston
Department For Justice
Kettenbach
Thompson
Pasco Chautauqua Opens With Noted Entertainers
Pasco prepares to host a chautauqua starting tomorrow and running to the 21st guided by Conductor Gus Bertholet of the XN P train. Featured attractions include White City Band Chicago Georgia Jubilee Singers Winona Ladies of Tailania Thavia Grand Opera Co Harrell Poston musician Chicago Quartette Artist Trio Ben Chapin impersonator of Abraham Lincoln Senator Burkett Belle Kearney Gable La Dell and Andress lecturers and entertainers and Julius Caesar Nay phe the Athenian.
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Pasco
Gus Bertholet
XN. P
White City Band
Chicago
Georgia Jubilee Singers
Winona Ladies of
Tailania
Thavia Grand Opera Co
Harrell
Poston
Chicago Quartette
Artist Trio
Ben Chapin
Abraham Lincoln
Senator Burkett
Belle Kearney
Gable
la Dell
Andress
Julius Caesar Nayphe
Supreme Court Rules County Clerk Not Responsible for Fees
Salem Oregon July 15 The Supreme Court held Multnomah County Clerk John Coffey not liable for over 15000 in court fees Frank Fields failed to turn over The decision states those who paid the fees will bear the loss pending a bank settlement as Fields funds were deposited in the failing institution The ruling centers on a mandamus suit and the handling of public funds in a county office
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Supreme Court
Salem
Ore
John Coffey
Multnomah County
Frank Fields
Fields
Seaman Scalded to Death Aboard Battleship Nebraska
July 15 report from Boston says an ordinary seaman was scalded to death and the battleship Nebraska's chief electrician was badly burned by a steam valve explosion in the dynamo room. The seaman died after reaching the marine hospital.
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Boston
Nebraska
Marine Hospital
Missing Tacoma Man Found at Wright Park
George H. Stevenson, a well known Tacoma politician, wandered the Wright park area overnight after disappearing Monday. He called an attorney and then went to a hospital, where doctors are treating him. his family had believed he intended to take his own life.
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Tacoma
Wright Park
George H. Stevenson
Stevenson
Second Hydrophobia Death Reported in Portland
Portland, Ore July 15 Peter McDonald a railroad man died today from hydrophobia. He was bitten June 1 by a stray dog and was brought to a hospital Saturday. He was in convulsions until death. This is the second death from hydrophobia in five days.
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Portland
Ore
Peter McDonald
The Man Who Seeks Success Cites Time Rushes Past Shade
A succinct reflection notes that a man aiming for success has little time to linger beneath shade trees by the road, implying urgency and focus. The quotation contrasts idle pauses with the drive needed to achieve aims.
Elks Depart Rochester After Fifty-Ninth Convention
Rochester July 15. Elks prepare to depart after the fifty ninth convention as visiting Elks today criticize various aspects of the Rochester event with outspoken remarks. The gathering drew thousands from the northeast, highlighting spirited reactions and uncertainties about future forums.
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The
New York Journal
Rochester
Elks
Elks A
Rochester Convention Sparks Mixed Reactions and Crops Begin
Attendees praised Rochester and the Elks while local merchants faced harsh charges. A Western delegate likened Rochester merchants to inviting smallpox. Major cities skipped the convention due to the Rochester union musicians’ actions. Meanwhile, harvest moves forward with Jake Rhode, E J Smith, and others starting combines on Wilzone and nearby ranches as farming proceeds countrywide.
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Vention
Rochester
The
Elks
Rochester Union
St. Louis
Harvest Begins in Umatilla County Fields
Harvest is underway in Umatilla county as warm dry weather ripens barley and wheat. Machines are moving into the grain with daily starts through early August. Echo district farmer Mr. Shomway reports several farmers have begun, including S. A. Edwards as among the first.
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Umatilla
Shomway
Echo District
S. A. Edwards
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