City Briefs and Local Notices From Oregon Newspaper
A jumble of short items notes trash hauling requests, paint shop exchanges, phone numbers, and household ads. Notices urge photographs of babies, hotel stays, storage plans, and summer millinery closings. Classifieds seek lumber haulers, horses, rent, and sales, plus competing job ads and real estate. A Gresham tragedy reports a 0-year-old man’s drowning in Johnson Creek amid a paralytic widow with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Lane
Rader‘s
Farmers Bank
Weston
Ore
Bright Wonan
Bowman
Portland
Orenon
Frost & Bow
Jewelry Ad Promises Quality and Low Prices
L. Hunziker, Jeweler and Optician, offers a large stock of jewelry at moderate prices. The ad pledges guaranteed quality with a personal guarantee on every piece, ensuring customers run no risk.
Salesmen and saleswomen Wanted at Boston Store
Boston Store advertises immediate openings for sales staff. A party, including Mr and Mrs Taylor, Mire AP Nes and Mise Harriette Thompson, will depart Thursday to Yellowstone Park for a trip briefing and arrangements for recruiting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Yellowstone Parl
Mr. and
Mire
T.'. Taylor
Mire AP. Nes
Mise Harriette Thompson
Yellowstone Park
Bevin Harvest Toadhay Swearingen Brothers Harvest
Swearingen Brothers began cutting acres of horses with a combined harvester this morning twelve miles from the city. After finishing they will start on the wheat crop as it ripens. Fat cattle from McKay were delivered to Pogry Houser in this city in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevin
Swearingen Brothers
McKay
Charlee Hunt
Singehtor
Upper
Hanna Ye Suriea
Internal Revenue Service Examination Notice Disclosed
An examination for the Internal Revenue Service directed by Greton will occur in September 1908 at the city post office. The notice requests all information related to the Washington, D.C. region and lists staff roles and the examining authority aboard the Civil Service Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cie Fnternal Revenue Service
Ditefet
Greton
Poss
Civil Service
Postoffice
Chu
Phonograph rental for mountain trips advertised
An old newspaper ad promotes phonographs for vacations to the mountains promising added pleasure. It mentions a special machine for trips and offers renting options with a quoted price, directing readers to contact a local seller.
Temple Return From Town After Three Weeks Away
W P Temple returned yesterday from Town where he went three weeks ago with his cousin Clarence Allen. He traveled in the middle states where he suffered from heat and warm nights. He notes crop conditions, saying much corn on flat lands was damaged by spring floods. He does not foresee a shortage and mentions rolling land. Grain crops were hurt by lack of rain in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.P. Temple
W. P. Temple
Clarence Allen
Middle States
Tomplie
Doering Divorce Filed After Desertion in 1904 Marriage
Elizabeth Doering sues Joseph Doering for divorce filed this morning by Winter & Collier. The couple married in March 1904 in Portland and the wife says the defendant deserted her a month later and has since refused to live with her. Snelling of Portland was en route home from Alberta where he has been making land purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snelling
Portland
Pase
Jody
Alberta
Elizabeth Doering
Joseph Doering
Winter & Collier
Marriage License for Dupuis and Todhunter
Marriage license recorded for Harry Dupuis age 16 and Le Todhunter age 16, both of the city. The note states parental consent was not obtained before the ceremony could be performed on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiconme
Harry Dupuis
le Todhunter
Delegates named for 14th National Irrigation Congress
Mayor James A. Foe appoints H. J. Bean BE. W. McComas KL. Smith W. Ferturon and Thomas Thompson as county delegates to the 14th national irrigation congress to be held in September at Holse. The county court will name five delegates and President Cohen of the Commercial Association names two, with selections not yet made by Judge Gilliland or Mr. Cohen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayvor
James A. Foe
National Irrigation Congress
Holse
H. J. Bean
BE. W. McComas
KL. Smith
W. Ferturon
Thomas Thompson
Cohen
Gilliland
Mr. Cohen
Doctor's Auto Accident Near Court Street
Dr W G Cole suffered a mishap this forenoon while riding uptown on Court street. In attempting to avoid a stray dog he crashed into a telephone pole, injuring his vehicle and scattering minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Cole
Court Street
Schiffier
Osborn Accepts Portland Post Office Transfer
Osborn leaves the local post office tonight for Portland to take a clerk position at the custom house. A temporary appointment may be needed to fill his current post, as he has served in the post office for many years and will depart after settling duties. Water for Bond Brothers announces a July clearance sale, with deep discounts on men and boys clothing and furnishings in tomorrow’s ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oregonian
Fort Oregonian
J. P. Despatcie
Post Office
Atwood
Chicago
Osborn
Portland
Stamper
Loan
Mr. Osborn
Bond Brothers
Back to Ctite Wo ons. Seek Mountain Shades Yesterday
Crowds fled the town heat yesterday with many heading to Bingham Springs Meacham and other nearby resorts. In the mountains crowds gathered at Kingham Spring where hotels ran full and traffic delays occurred as a stalled car was moved to assist return trips. An eastbound No 6 passenger train was held by a flagman for about two hours near Huron No 6 due to the heat wave rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham Springs
Meacham
Offer
Alto
Lehman
Hiway Springs
Kingham Spring
Owl
Huron
No. 6
Expert Forester Warns Canada and U S Timber Run Dry in 70 Years
Gilbert Rogers of England and J Garvin Peters of the United States forestry service tour American forests warning that without government action Canada and the United States will exhaust their timber in about 70 years. Rogers says U S timber value could rise 200 percent, urges municipal ownership of reserves, notes India’s forestry costs. Also mentions heat illness on a Pendleton train and a murder trial in Manhattan.
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Gilbert Rogers
England
Todlan Forest Service
Canada
United Bigtes
United States
Rogers
J. Garvin Petoes
United Stytes Forestry Service
Oregon
British Columbia
Carina
Ebittmore
Middle West
California
America
India
Germany
Pendleton's Tri angle Sale at Boston Store
Pendleton announces a 30 day sale with yellow posters promising big savings on all merchandise. The Boston Store will close Thursday and Friday for prep and marks everything down well below original prices. Tomorrow at 10 a.m. shoppers receive a golden triangular souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton's
Boston
Ufe
Pendleton Merchandise
Man Taken Sick While Working At Dump Grounds
James MacConnell found unconscious on damp ground in the city area this afternoon. He was revived and officials determined he suffered only illness from heat and fatigue rather than a sunstroke. Earlier rumors of death were dispelled as he recovered and explained he had fainted while unloading garbage. Coroner Ralph Folsom investigated briefly before noting medical care was needed. Further notes mention a London lawyer oweing clients $2,000,000 and other irregularities, plus local activity in Colville Washington and Garfield County infrastructure figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James MacConnell
Expresamin
Ralph Folsom
Folsom
McConnell
Dum
Walla Walla Pact Light on Early Freezes’ Fruit Impact
The Walla Walla Bulletin notes a mild spring frost earlier damaged crops, yet this year's prune and peach output should exceed last year. Cherries were scarce and berries limited. pests cause some damage but full losses look unlikely. Inspectors will check incoming fruit for infestation next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
W. A. Hits
Hitz
San Jose Son
Increased irrigation funds and related notices
The Interior Department raised funding for key irrigation projects including Klamath Oregon from 1 million to 2 million and Lower Yellowstone Montana from 1 million to 2.7 million. Also boosts to Minidoka Idaho Truckee Carson Nevada Botna Payette Idaho and Monso NM. Other items note asthma relief claims and a note on ancient cedar trees with exceptional ages. First National Bank of Yakima reports surplus growth from 26 thousand to 50 thousand.
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Secretary of the Interior
Fand Reclamation Fund
Klamenth
Minidoka
Iodaho
Truckes
Carson
Nev
Botae-Payette
Tho
Lower
Yellowstone
Monti
Mondo, NM
The
First National Bank of
Yakima Hee
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Teutsch’s
Soda and
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John Gagen
Augie
Court Etrent
Gresham
Euphenio Butler
Johnson Creek
L. Hunziker, Jeweler
Orlole
W. A. Gilliam
Pilot Rock
J.P. McManue
Frank EB. Livengood
Alma- Wit
Loo Teutwoh
Lehman Springs
Eleanor Cameron
OB. Lee
Milton
W. A. Brown
Mra. L
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Katieas
Frank J. Moule
T. G. Hatley
Sitem
Ater
Ainee
Mra JP. Ritner
Mary Milner
G. W. Phelps
Geome Coast Resort
W. M. Scott
Helix
Amy Rhode
Charles Bean
oBston
Jett Yerktording
Pocatello
Montene
G. A. Stark
Thakerity
Ao Vialt
Mere
W. W. Patton
Stark
Manner
Gelser Grand Hotel
John Montgomery
Halfour-Guthrie Company
Alex Montgomery
Oak
Joh Hedetrom
Twattod
Salt Lake
Denver
Pendleton
BH. Clarke
Lowiston
Spokane
Wooseellant
Roabland Brose
B.C. Herburger
Pendleton Country
North Fork
Inlot Rock
Blue Mountain
Hought Land
Vibert
TOF
Comal
Hires Root Beer
Koeppens
Rounran
Ctite Woons
Hinghin
Goodyear West
Einglish
Wikeler
Las Grande
Kehoe
Wietorne
Tan Giriie
Uimatitin
Ueronson
Hemithok
Walter Barlenu
Thomas W. Logan
Manhattan
Tonopah
Deathle
Jenitha
Court House
Sn Manel
McOnnel
Charlen Cheeter
London
Sin Marcia
Magdelens
Filey
Sorigco Mountaine
Colville
Wash
Garfield County
Wreh
Foley
Ashima
Koeppen Drug Store
Cynobelle
Puretingal
Perthatire
Healster
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