Exhibition at Fraser Opera House by Moralla the Terrible Turk
On Wednesday July 16 1902 the Fraser Opera House hosts Moralla the Terrible Turk for an exhibition of wrestling Thursday the 17th he will face four men guaranteed to throw them he will wrestle up to ten challengers and pay 50 to anyone who lasts 15 minutes and 100 to anyone who throws him within that time Captain Haltom the Cannon King will also attempt to catch an 18 pound shot from a cannon with 100 cash offered to the catcher, offering local sports a potential windfall.
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Opera House
Moralla
Turk
Fraser Opera House
Professor Hallett
B. C
Haltom
Waitsburg Plan To Build Sewer System Moves Forward
Waitsburg officials start a sewer project by awarding a 1500 foot pipe contract to a Walla Walla firm. Work will begin immediately as Waitsburg experiences rapid growth and capital development in Eastern Washington.
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Waitsburg
Walla Walla
Washington
New Brick Businesses Rise as Town Expands Fast
A rapidly growing town sees new brick business structures rising to meet a surging population. The influx accelerates construction and signals a shift in local commerce activity.
Banister Sues County for Injuries Near Helix
W A Banister of Milton sues Umatilla County for about 2600 damages from injuries after driving a team over an embankment near Helix. Circuit court trial began Tuesday with a juror panel of eight and both sides presenting witnesses and viewing the accident site. The case proceeds with testimony expected to continue late today before jurors retire.
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W. A. Banister
Milton
Umatilla County
Helix
H. C. Mills
L. C. Rothrock
W. D. Hansford
A. B. Thompson
R. L. Oliver
J. W. McCormmack
James Laing
A. Millis
T. G. Hailey
H. Carter
Miss Geraldine Fitz Gerald Dies at Age Eight
Miss Geraldine Fitz Gerald daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Fitz Gerald died in the Sisters Hospital Tuesday evening at the age of eight from a complication of ailments. She had been ill for several weeks and was treated by doctors before passing away after severe suffering. The funeral will be from the Catholic church Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock. Friends of the family invited.
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Geraldine Fitz Gerald
Thomas Fitz Gerald
Sisters’ Hospital
Friends of the Familly
Friends of Children Convene in London Congress
An international congress for child welfare opened in London with delegates from nearly every civilized country. President is the Earl of Beauchamp with patrons including the Duke of Marlborough, the Earl of Meath, Lord George Hamilton, and leaders from Germany, France, and Italy. Superintendent E Fellows Jenkins of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children attends as a U.S. delegate to discuss street trading by children and the American probation system.
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Friends of Children
London
Congress For the
Earl of Beauchamp
Duke of Marlborough
Earl of Meath
George Hamilton
Germany
France
Italy
E. Fellows Jekins
New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
United States
Congress of
America
Cheap Excursion to Salt Lake for Elks Annual Meet
O R N Company offers Pendleton to Salt Lake round trip for 26.50 in conjunction with the Elks annual meeting. Tickets on sale August 9 and 10, valid 30 days with return stopovers allowed.
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Elks
O. R. & N. Company
Pendleton
Salt Lake
Texas World's Fair official to speak in Chicago
Louis J. Wortham, general manager of the Texas World's Fair Commission, has been invited to address the National Association of Merchants and Travelers in Chicago on August 12 about The State of Texas.
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Louis J. Wortham
Texas World's Fair Commission
National Association of Merchants and Travelers
Chicago
Pendleton electric railway franchise near final agreement
Commissioners and promoters reached a satisfactory understanding on the Pendleton electric line last night after joint talks with attorneys. The city council meets tonight and is expected to act on disposing of the franchise, with liberal terms from the rails leaders being the main factor.
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Pendleton
State Line
H. Mellmann
Hads
Residents and visitors flock to Pendleton from multiple towns
A long list of visitors and locals come and go from Pendleton and nearby towns including Hilgard Athena Baker City Walla Walla Pendleton Portland Spokane and Long Creek. Notables include J D Casey F Rosenawelg Dick Waters and Drs Cole Henderson and others with business at hotels and meetings. Local wind damage to wheat noted by M Adkins and farm reports from Helix and Fox.
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D. G. McEwing
Baker City
M. H. Rice
C. A. Barrett
Wallowa
Zellah
Wash
Stephen A. Lowell
Canyon City
Crisman-Johnson
John T. Nolf
Pendleton
Fred
Joe Nolf
Chicago
Long Creek
M. Adkins
Carl and
Elory Adkins
Fox
Middle Fork
Helix
Penland
Charles Perryman
Pendleton Visitors Return Home After Health Trip
L F Simmons and Mrs Perryman, from California, were in Pendleton several weeks then left for Julietta Idaho. They plan to sell their Julietta home and move back to Pendleton. Long Creek Ranger William Roberts, Pendleton, left Wednesday with his mother Mrs Averts after aiding Lucian Byer tte estate closure. Mrs Averts had been ill but improved recently and will stay in Pendleton for an extended period.
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L. F. Simmons
Pendleton
California
Julietta
Idaho
Mr. Perryman
Long Creek
William Roberts
Lucian Bverte
Mrs. Averts
Belated Homecoming of Ben Byers Body
W S Byers brought home the body of his son Ben Byers who died in May 1901 in Fort Worth Texas. The young man formerly of Pendleton had been missing to relatives for years. Hospital officials searched for relatives in 1901 and again recently before Byers traced the identity. The body was exhumed and interred today in the family burying ground. Ben was about 18.
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W.S. Byers
Ben Byers
Fort Worth
Texas
W. S. Byers
Pendleton
Sisters’ Hospital
Young Nyers
Washington, D. C
Washington
Hen Byers
Postmaster Livermore to Take Office August First
Postmaster elect Livermore will assume duties on August first succeeding Postmaster Fell after three weeks appoinment. Bonds have been sent to Washington for approval and a reply is awaited to confirm the change by August 1.
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Livermore
Fell
Washington, D. C
Wheeler Returns From Portland Suit Over Photo Use
C. Wheeler returned from Portland where he pursued action against the White Collar Line for using photographs without permission. The case was non-suited, seeking damages totaling $10,000.
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Wheeler
Portland
California Team Beats Sharp Shooters In Windy Game
Wind damage reports spread from Wind Storm areas as farmers describe heavy losses to orchards with trees torn and fruit ruined. In a baseball game at Walla Walla, California college team defeated the locals 13 to 3 as locals made three runs on 10 hits and seven errors. Emerson and Boettinger pitched for California. Stelz Reed Cryderman and Shea for the locals. The visitors departed for the Sound by nightfall.
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California
Walla Walla
California College
Californias
Emerson and Boettinger
Stelz
Reed, Cryderman and Shea
Northern
Pacific
Fruit Jars at Cost at The Standard Grocery
The Standard Grocery announces closing out Mason and Vacuum fruit jars at cost. Hurry to stock up now while supplies last.
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Corona Colt
Dindinger, Wilson & Co
Cleaver Bros
Ast
Gregorian
Waitsburg’s
Town
Tallman & CO
Union Made
THE
Pendleton Shoe Company
Main St
C. Berquist
J. D. Casey
Hilgard
F. Rosenawelg
Athena
G. W. Boebster
C. 8. Jackson
Bingham Springs
Eugene Tausick
M. F. Kelly
Mr. Livermore
White Mountain
E.T. Wade
Speedy
E. O
P.O
ST. Joe Store
Lyons Mercantile
Rader
Main and Webb Streets
John Barrett
Portland, Orego
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