Personal and Local News and Accidents in Spokane Area
A July 19 1901 letter from Echo outlines return plans for Jonah Hatton and family from Vancouver and Portland, travels of Alvarez to York and Portugal, and updates on local residents including Mr and Mrs John Dorn, A B Thomson, and others. It notes a string of accidents such as a broken yoke harness, a runaway team at McVarty and Duncan east of town, and damage to a mower and wheel. Stubble field men Sitton and Mel return from Idaho with cattle and horses, Sitton planning departure to Yakima.
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Jay
Jonah Hatton Gildren
Vancouver
Ne. Robinson
Spokane
Bee
Portugal
Alaire
sVanba
Sheapman
Tieve Smonthin
Fen Sawtelle
Pendleton iv
Chay
H. Miller
Hiv
Pew
Canada
C. 5. Mudge
A.B. Thomson
U Neesha
John Dorn
Pann
Rogers
Feho
McVarty & Duncan
Seattle
McOullandb
Ben
Vere
A. J. Dillon
Mr. Scuyler Miller
Clocks Sell Quick Amid Storewide Sale
A local shop clears stock with clocks priced at $1.25 and $1.50 as part of a larger sale. Shoppers report steady demand for timepieces and related household goods.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
An old catalog styled ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for cures of catarrh Hall's Catarrh Cure priced 75 cents per bottle. It promotes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and lists J Cheney & Co and wholesale druggists in Toledo Ohio as sellers.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
J. Cheney
Mor & Tavar
Ohio
WaLvIng, Rinman de Manyin
Walter M. Pierce reports Maxwell and Sanger mills ready to resume
Pendleton's Walter M. Pierce reports the Maxwell mine and the Sanger mill near the area are gearing to reopen. Maxwell employs 12 workers, the Sanger 30, with owners eager to restart operations and attract new workers. The Baker City Republican notes the upcoming restart amid improving prospects. Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised locally for skin and health, priced at 25 cents.
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Walter M. Pierce
Pendleton
Maxwell
Baker City
Sanger
Sanger Bas
Milla
Dr. King
Tallman , Co
Three men discuss meaning of bankruptcy in local dispute
A debate in Portland on the scope of bankruptcy law features A K Wilson of the Record arguing that a deed of general assignment for creditors acts as bankruptcy and authorizes a court adjudication under the 1806 act, regardless of actual insolvency.
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A. K. Wilson
Record
Portland
Bucklen's Salve Promoted as Universal Cure
Claiming quick relief for itching piles and every bodily complaint Bucklen's Salve is advertised as the best salve in the world. The ad promises free sample and a price of two cents a box, with care guaranteed and Tallman & Co selling.
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Thone S
Tallman & Co
Think About It and Visit Martin for Groceries
A brief sales note urges readers to think it over and visit Martin for groceries. It highlights Martin as the bakery department in the city with a motto of best goods at lowest prices and a well selected stock.
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Martin
Electrical power venture eyed for Walla Walla region
Joseph France of Athena Lugar & Power touts a planned electric railway from Milton to Walla Walla with a distribution network to light the city and rural areas. He says the company will back a main line to Milton, with branches feeding farms, and anticipates vast market demand once the river is harnessed. The project aims to power streets, farms, and future trolley operations while noting mineral exploration near the Hikborn range and potential quarry mill sites.
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Joseph France
Athena Lugar & Power Company
Walla Walla
Jay
R. France
Milton
Wallaalla
O. R. Ballon
Athena Improvements Progress On Main Street and Local Happenings
Athena news reports progress on Main Street grading and uniform height after completing the block. Betz building brickwork is done with interior carpenters at work. Plan Booker to open a saloon by August 1. T J Kirk’s new residence nears completion, Rosa Brown signs with La Grande, Bert Cartano to rest until next season. Local events include Epworth League ice cream social July 10, and barbers Fuqua and Williams visiting or working in town with other citizens passing through.
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Oregon
Betz
Plan Booker
T. J. Kirk
Caty
H. B. Ailes
Rosa Brown
la Grande
Huber City
Bert Cartano
Athena
H. Pinkerton
Wallula
Epworth
Methodist Parsonage
Metallet Fuqua
Pendleton
Fieder
Mainee
Mountain Home
Idaho
Matt Musgrove
Milton
Ill Wells
Charles Dunn
G. C. Osburn
P. H. Tiedemann
Wheat outlook improves for Pendleton growers
Beo F and Tom Ogie of Wilsow springs country own 700 to 800 acres north of Pendleton. They returned from inspecting their wheat lands near Middle Cold springs to 11 miles from Pendleton and report good prospects. They expect 26 to 30 bushels per acre and are pleased despite eastern reports.
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Beo F
Tom Ogie
Wilsow Springs
Pendleton
Middle Cold Springs
East
Oregonian
Sunday Closing Case In Walla Walla
Janiis Casey is found guilty in Walla Walla County for Sunday operation of a saloon violating the Sunday closing law. A six-man jury deliberated briefly and returned a verdict of guilty. Casey is fined $99 and court costs.
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Janiis Casey
Walla Walla
Walla Walls
Guiley
Theu
H. L. Blackman
Ralph Reed
Edward Freeman
George Evans
K. Straight
William Kirkman
Costa
Casey
John L. Sharin
Andi Eaves
Glasford
Oscar Cain
Sharpetein
Ginsford
Arrivals at Hotel Pendleton in Readiness List
A postal style arrivals list shows guests at Hotel Pendleton including J J Margery and F F Plowden from San Francisco, J G Reddick and Wa Williame from Portland, C M Smith from Portland, E A Schuiler from city, P A Perry from Boston, Ed Blackburn and Macleary from Omaha, J Gollder from San Francisco, Ottershagen from Portland IL, John J Thanern and John Levely from Portland, R B May from Portland, Edgar J Deven and W H Raymond from New York, AS Heatfield from Spokane, T W Jackson and Kalech from Spokane, 1J Borne from Chicago, Kalech and 5 A Frans from Spokane, G Thayer from Spokane.
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Pendleton
J Margery
San Francisco
G Reddick
Portland
Omaha
R B May
Edgar J Deven
New York
W H Raymond
AS Heatfield
Spokane
T W Jackson
Westport Beach Tickets Offer Summer Round Trip Sale
Washington coast resort travel boosts to Westport Beach and Oregon sea side destinations with round trips up to September 15 priced at ten dollars. Tickets available at the Ashing ton & Columbia River railway company office for full details and travel plans. DeWitt's Little Early Kiners recommended for liver and bowels. Grain dealers Tallman & De report price advances. Standard Calcutta sacks up to 84? per bag and second hand grain sacks at 75 cents each with further increases anticipated due to tight supply.
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Westport
Washington
Oregon
Ashington & Columbia River Railway
Portland
Steamer plans unfold on upper Snake route
L D Lively, once of Athena, passes through Pendleton en route to Lostine as Lewiston business men back a steamship on the upper Snake river from Lewiston to Pine Landing. A 48 hour pledge raised 11000 for construction of a 160 ton steamer with light draft. The Imnaha mining area near Joseph draws attention while several former Uta ila county residents back the venture.
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L. D. Lively
Athena
Pendleton
Lostine
Wallowa County
Lewiston
Snake River
Pi — Landing
Commercial Association
Maesiy
Imnaha
Joseph
Oregon
Gpl
Utaila County
Livery
Bowman Boye
Empire Stock Company engagement ends at Fraser’s
The Empire Stock company at Fraser's opera house closed after three poor performances. The leading lady demanded a payment of 20 in advance, which was not paid, leading to a cancellation and the audience being refunded. A summer rental for a suite in East Oregonian building offered at $11 a month with conveniences.
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Empire Stock Company
Fraser's Opera House
East Orepa
East Oregonian
Baker City Moves to Protect Water Supply by Land Reserve
Forest Supervisor B. Ormaby initiates process to set aside land around Baker City as a water supply reserve. Petition requests timber reserve status and protection of watershed. Possible land entries and liens noted as authorities review title and claims.
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Baker City
B. Ormaby
Baker
Visdeuebine
Dameny Sane
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Teaver Bros. Dry Goods Co
Ast
Gregonvan
Fis
ECHO
L Hunziker
Hiveler
Optician
Alexander & Hoxtar
Job
Cally
Main Street
WJ. Clarke & CO
Opera House
Athena L. & P. Company
France
The
Electric Power Company
Pendiston
Hikborn Range
B, F
Pany
Walter Adams
DeWitt
Little Early
Tallman & de
van Dran Bros
J. E. Moore
Jesse
Upper Snake
Pittsbore Landing
Herpicide
Dandruff
Newbro
A.C. Shaw & CO
W. J. Bewell
Webb Street
Hunt Freightj
Berkeley
F. Cook
Baker City Water Supply
Elk Basin
Wood
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Lantz Bros
Polydore Moons
Butterwick
Dimthare
Prestasilla
Medicine Co
Fredecoe
DRUGG@ISTS
Finest Hotel
Northwest
Portland, Oreagon
Bowers
HOE SL. Gaara
Geo, Darvball
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