Irrigation Firm Sued Over Waterless Oregon Land
J N B Gerking of Athena sue s Columbia Southern Irrigation Co for 16000 damages over land near Laidlaw Crook County that received no water after extensive improvements. He claims Laidlaw unable to deliver title and accuses misrepresentation. The case highlights tensions with settlers who invested in irrigation schemes in central Oregon.
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J. N. B. Gerking
Athena
Columbia Southern Company
Gnuit
Portland
Umatilla County
Irrigation Company
Central
Oregon
Laidlaw
I. N. B. Gerking
Columbia Southern Irrigation Company
The
Oregon Daily Journal
Crook County
W. A Laidlaw
Gerking
United States
Early Cold Care Urges Prompt Action
Advice warns that the moment cold symptoms appear is when to act. Delays allow the illness to deepen, making recovery longer and more difficult. Prompt self care and treatment are encouraged to minimize duration and discomfort.
Commercial National Shows Sharp Increase in Business
The Commercial National Bank of this city reports a strong rise in business since the May 14 report. Total resources total $389,470.23 with 49 percent of deposits on hand in cash or in other banks. Loans and discounts $155,305.35. Cash on hand $126,583.32. Deposits $280,974.89. Increase in deposits since May 14 amounts to $48,824.13.
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Commercial National Bank
Growth and rail progress for Prince Rupert
L A Vegal in Prince Rupert sends the Empire weekly report on the town’s growth and the Grand Trunk Pacific railroad project. The Empire notes many idle men, no land openings yet, and that Rupert east work is being rushed.
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L. A. Vegal
Prince Rupert
Canada
The
East Oregonian
Empire
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad
Grand Trunk Pacific
Horse Flips in Stable Injury at Local Harness House
A Laing and Russell driving horse frightened itself yesterday afternoon in a stable turning a back flip on the floor. The fall struck the buggy’s fifth wheel causing a deep hip gash. Dr. J A Donahue set two stitches to bind the injury.
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Laing & Russell
J. A. Donahue
Glasgow sheepman in Montana ram purchase plans
C Bannabe of Glasgow Montana visits the Cunningham Sheep and Land Company to buy Rambouillet rams for Montana ranges. He plans several days at Cunningham ranches this week to select several animals and intends a larger shipment later in the year.
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Umatilla County
C. Bannabe
Glasgow
Mont
Cunningram Sheep and Land Company
Montana
Cunningham
Schilling's Beat Promises Refunds On Tea Goods
East Oregonian notes a shopper sentiment on tea quality and price with a claim that a grocer will refund money if the customer is dissatisfied. The piece emphasizes business reliability as essential to success and mentions a vendor named Schilling.
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Schilling
Explain Cause of Pendleton Theater Fire Sprocket Wheel Failure
The Pastime theater fire in Pendleton Oregon on Saturday was caused when a small sprocket wheel failed briefly allowing the film to touch the intense light. The operator rewinding reels was forced to jump to safety and asserts only one reel was in the room at a time and the fire never left the iron cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Ore
Baditor East Oregonian
Finger Injury Halts Pendleton Scouring Mill Worker
James Conlan, an employee of Pendleton Scouring Mills, was in the Blue Mountains yesterday on a hunting and fishing trip when he accidentally shot off the end of the middle finger of his left hand. The injury, though not serious, will disable him for some time and prevent work.
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James Conlan
Pendleton Scouring Mills
Blue Mountains
Pendleton Ball Team Defeated Twice by Baker City Side
The Pendleton ball team suffered two losses in Baker City. On Saturday Baker City won 17 to 6, and Sunday the Baker team again triumphed, 2% to 6.
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Pendleton
Baker City
Baker
Railroad Employees Total and payroll figures 1907
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 1 672 074 railway employees in the United States on June 30 1907 averaging 745 per 100 miles of line an increase from 1906. Major groups include enginemen firemen conductors and trainmen with 713 466 transporting staff and total wages 1 072 836 427 for the year ending June 30 1907.
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United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Blown Down In Selah Valley Storm
During a Tuesday storm in Selah valley near North Yakima a house under construction blew down. A carpenter working on the building was struck in the back of the neck by a ladder but escaped serious injury.
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Selah Valley
Yakima
Wallace man to face murder charge in district court
Charles Burns faces a murder charge in Wallace Idaho district court for the shooting of Charles Edwards who died Tuesday from a thigh wound inflicted during an attempted hold up. Edwards was struck in the thigh and succumbed to his injuries.
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Charles Burns
Wallace
Idaho
Burne Ft
Charles Edwards
Edwards
Wolverton Upholds Laws In Stock Car Ruling
Federal Judge Wolverton delivered two decisions in cases against the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company over stock in transit rules from the 1906 act. He upheld the act against a demurrer attacking its constitutionality, ruling the law humane and necessary. He also held that a single penalty applies to a shipment when multiple cars are involved on one train.
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United States
Wolverton
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
District Court of Appeals
Sixth Circuit
Bar
Victim of Fly Poison Dies at 18 Months Old
William John Lowden aged 18 months died after drinking sweet fly poison, placed beyond his reach by his mother. He was brought to St Marys hospital where Drs Keylor and Shaw failed to save him. Son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lowden of Lowden station, funeral held at MacMartin chapel with interment in Masonic cemetery led by Rev Mrs Cobleigh.
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Willie Lowden
Walla Walla
St. Mary's Hospital
Keylor
Shaw
William John Lowden
Frank Lowden
Lowden Station
MacMartin Undertaking
Masonic Cemetery
Cobleigh
Card of Thanks for Orville Turner Death
We express deep thanks for sympathy and assistance during our bereavement over the death of Orville Turner and especially thank the Knights of Pythias for their aid. Mrs. Orville Turner, Dines Turner, Elmer Turner.
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Orville Turner
Knights of Pythias
Dines Turner
Elmer Turner
Oregon Activities Cherry Fair a Great Success in Salem
In Salem last week the Cherry Fair drew many visitors from Portland and other points. The Cor telyou club of Brooklyn sent a 125 member delegation to Portland for the event. A Swift & Company foundation contract worth 76000 dollars was awarded for completion in ninety days. The Astoria Regatta is planned for August 27 to 29 with a rail fare of one and a third for round trips statewide. The Washington State Press Association held a strong annual convention at Vancouver. A Columbia River trip and Vancouver banquet were among the entertainment. A Portland visit by Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce officials aimed to coordinate an itinerary for Crater Lake excursion on August 7.
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Salem
Portland
Ore
Cortelyou Club
Brooklyn
N. Y
Swift & Company
Astoria
Washington State Press Association
Vancouver
Columbia River
George T. Baldwin
Oregon Development League
W. O. Smith
Premium lists ready for district fair exhibitors
Secretary Thomas Fits Gerald announces that premium lists for the district fair are available on written request. Farmers planning entries should obtain the lists, which will be distributed free. The features include new elements and many producers show interest in fall premiums.
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Thomas Fits Gerald
Fitz Gerald
Harvest Leaves for Claresholm to Head Rigbys Outfit
Will Harvest, renowned combined harvester operator, to travel to Claresholm Alberta in a few days. He will run a large threshing outfit for the Rigbys during the harvest season. The Rigbys expect a large crop and will thresh grain for other farmers. Crops are excellent in the area this year.
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Canada
Clove
Claresholm
Alberta
Rigbys
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Standard Grocery Co
Court St
Opp
Golden Rule
Irrigation GD
Tallman & Co
United States Depository
Hanks
Bast
Oregonian
Tion
Roosevelt
Boston
Klamath Falls
Cor
Main & Court Sts
A. C. Friedly, Mgr
Multnomah Falls
F. M. Lorimer
Phone Main
Main Street
Near
Bridge
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