Pendleton Moves to Portland and Land Deals Near Hermiston
J M Keene and wife depart Pendleton for Portland where they will reside. household goods shipped ahead. Dr W G Cole bought 40 acres near Hermiston, and L K Blakeslee acquired 10 acres nearby for future improvements. John Pool of San Francisco and Mrs Pool to visit A D Seibert. Wheat land sale: J G Lawler sells half section north west of Pendleton for 12000 to J G Wickersham in a prime farming area.
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Portland
J. M. Keene
Metropolis
Hermiston
W. G. Cole
L. K. Blakeslee
J. G. Lawler
Pendleton
J. G. Wickersham
Frank Rack Returns From Alberta Visit to Echo Area
Frank Rack, formerly from this county, has spent several years in Alberta and is now back for a visit with old friends. He resides in Wainwright, Alberta, where he has lived for three years. Prior to moving to Alberta he lived in Echo and in this city, where he still has many friends.
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Frank Rack
Alberta
Wainwright
Mr. Rack
Echo
Durie Buys Land at 8750 Per Acre From Ragsdale
George H. Durie purchases property from T. I. Ragsdale at a price of 8750 dollars per acre, signaling a notable land transaction. The deal details include the acreage involved and any terms communicated in the transfer.
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George H. Durie
T. I. Ragsdale
Land Near Freewater Hits High Value After Railroad
Twenty one acres of fruit land near Freewater highlights a rapid rise in land values as the est end area benefits from the electric railroad. The note recalls Mr. Ragsdale acquiring the property recently for a minimal sum, illustrating market gains.
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Freewater
Sisters Reunite After Thirty Years in Pendleton Visit
Mrs M M Gill of San Bernardino and her sister Mrs D A Hall of this city met in Pendleton after 30 years apart. Gill, traveling with Rosfield Gill, is bound for Spokane and the Seattle fair and paused for a family reunion.
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M. M. Gill
San Bernardino
California
D. A. Hall
Pendleton
Gill
Rosfield Gill
Spokane
Seattle Fair
Rewiring at the Hotel St. George
Electricians take over the Hotel St. George to install modern wiring. The project follows years without updates and aligns with insurance rate reductions and city requirements for up to date electrical systems.
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St. George
Wier and Caiss Wed at Baptist Parsonage
William H. Weir and Lilian G. Caiss were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. R. E. Storey at the Baptist parsonage. Weir, a prominent Portland aviator, and Caiss, known in Walla Walla, are involved in Baker County mining projects and left for Baker City to visit friends and Mr. West’s son.
Conductor Bertholett Begins Month-Long Vacation Abroad
North ern Pacific passenger conductor Bertholett takes a month off starting Sunday for travel in the East with Cleveland and Toledo Ohio as key stops. His wife and son have been in the Middle West for five weeks and will join him in St Paul. In his absence Harry Williams shifts to passenger conductor on the freight run and Bob Scott of Walla Walla will lead the freight train.
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Bertholett
Northern Pacific
Cleveland
Toledo
Ohio
Middle West
St. Paul
Harry Williams
Bob Scott
Walla Walla
Foreman John Shea Returns After Eye Removal
Eve Removed and John Shea, longtime D R N foreman at Duncan, has returned from Portland after undergoing the necessary operation to remove an injured eye caused by a hot cinder. Friends of Mr Shea, a trusted O R N employee, mourn his misfortune and wish him well.
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Eve
John Shea
Duncan
Portland
Shen
Advertise Mermistom At Hermiston Publicity Contract
The Commercial club finalized a $1200 contract with Sunset magazine to publish literature on the land under the Umatilla project. The O R and N Company will spend $5000 to promote Hermiston, while locals plan to raise $3200 to $5000 for further publicity efforts.
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Mermistom
Hermiston
Sunget Magazine
Umatilla
County
Hermistonians
Found Guilty On Juvenile Junk Theft Case
Frank Hutchinson and George Howard were found guilty in juvenile court for stealing junk after initial denials. Arnold Reed and Willie Rupert admitted guilt. Kin Reed was exonerated. Judge Gilliland warned the boys and parents that future offenses will lead to court involvement under probation supervision.
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Frank Hutchinson
George Howard
Arnold Reed
Willie Rupert
Kin Reed
Rupert
Howard
Hutchinson
A. Newvery
Gilliland
Halley
Chauffeur testifies Sutton quarrel overdriver shot death
Annapolis July 23 A chauffeur denied an altercation between Lieutenant Sutton and companions during the ride in the automobile before a shot killed Oregon man William Owen. He testified three officers attacked Sutton and beat him while Adams did not quarrel over abandoning the machine for a return on foot as others claimed earlier.
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Annapolis
Sutton
Oregon
William Owen
Adnames
Fears baseball will become gambling game
San Francisco July 23 Police Judge Shortall fears baseball is endangered by professional bookmakers. Two men were arrested at Recreation park for alleged book making at Coast League games and brought before the judge. Cases were continued as he urged that any such tendency be nipped in the bud.
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San Francisco
Shortall
Recreation Park
Pardon sought for "King of Firebugs" Gamble
Local attorneys filed an application for the pardon of George F. Gamble known as "King of Firebugs" who is serving seven years in Ohio state penitentiary for burning a gristmill in Holtefontaine. He led a nationwide manhunt spanning from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Coast and fled here after an arson charge, later being captured in California following a sensational chase.
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Holtefontaine
George FR. Gamble
King of
Mrebugs
Ohio State Penitentiary
Pacific Coast
Gamble
California
Ballinger Reception Draws Large Ontario Crowd
Ontario Ore July 24 Secretary Ballinger arrived at noon and was greeted by a large crowd of farmers and landowners linked to the Malheur Irrigation project. Businesses and homes displayed bunting and national colors. A reception in the city park was planned for the afternoon.
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Ontario
Ore
Ballinger
Malheur
Appoints Spokane Postmaster in Washington
July 20 Spokane report says President Toft nominated W. PF. Egris, postmaster of Apolkane, as postindater, pending confirmation.
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Spokane
Washington
Toft Tofay
W. PF. Egris
Apolkane
Astoria Budget Bravery by Urick Erickson and partner
Urick Erickson and his testing partner Herbert An demson risked their lives to rescue two fishermen after a boat capsized on Clatsop spilit ane tit. The act drew thanks from the crew saved and commendation from the general pallse for their bravery. In Columbia river trade, dangers persist in the lower harbor where rescuers face death yet rush in to save others with self sacrificing courage.
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Astoria
Urick Erickson
Herbert Andemson
Pallse
Columbia River
Jackson Counts Wealthy Resources Double Over Century
Jackson County records show wealthy resources more than doubling over the past 110 years, with increases in land holdings, investments, and taxable assets. Officials say growth reflects industrial expansion and population rise, though precise figures and dates require archival review.
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Jackson Counts
Three Divorces Sought In Prominent City Cases
Three couples seek legal separation in circuit court with claims of cruel and inhuman treatment. Helen Jurgens accuses Herman Jurgens, a district roadmaster, of drunken cruelty since two years ago. She seeks alimony of 100 monthly for children plus attorney and court costs. Olive Bonifer claims Walter Bonifer struck her nose breaking the bridge amid alleged drunkenness and domestic infidelity. requests 2500 alimony, 250 attorney fees and 100 court costs. Lucile and James Venter also figure in the suits with descriptions of cruelty. Maybelle Griswold remains ill at home on Jackson Street.
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Bean
Helen Jergens
Herman Jurgone
Jurgens
Holstein
Germany
Mises Greatha Jurgens
Portland
Minnie
Dora
Anna
Olive Bonifer
Walter D. Bonifer
Umatilla Reservation
Jealous Husband Attacks Man At Divorced Wife’s Home
In Friend, Oregon, IL M Covey confronted Frank M Smith at Smiths wifes home Tuesday evening over a calf debt. Covey fired two revolvers and stabbed Smith thrice and struck him with a gun butt causing serious injuries. Smith is reported resting but no arrest has been made.
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Dalles
Ore
Frank M. Smith
Friend
Smith
Covey
Enery
Taft Wily and Nowell in Reclamation Service dispute
Washington report says Secretary Ballinger demanded Nowell’s removal while the President protected him. The Washington Post notes the clash between Ballinger and Director Nowell over leadership and policy in the Reclamation Service.
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Washington
The
Washington Post
Ballinger
Nowell
Reclamation Service
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MASON
Standard Grocery Co
John Pool
Seattle
A. D. Seibert
Maine Street
Pool
Mrs. Seibert
Wm. E. Hanscom
Winslow Bros
Sisters Mecy
Pendleton Business College
Mina
Pendleton Eye Woras Phone
Gillivaas
Sutton Pip
Quatirel
Tieden Jurgens
Herman Jurgens
Roadminester
Lucile
James E. Venter
Maybelle Griswold
Jackson Street
Right P
Boston
Man AT Thome
Taft Wily
Newell
Tallman’s
MT. Hood
Tallman & Co
Lloyd Oshourse
Henry
Masinissa Foster
Nelson's” Stationery Store
Prazier’s Book Store
J. E. Beam
FEC
Marshall & Wendell
Lester Plano
Philatelphia
Eilers Piano House
Main Street
Sis Malin Street Piano
Donriri Anbintt
Marshal
Wendell Pinno
Lester Plintie
Eilers
Pinno
Pring
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