Indians Challenge Hair Cut by Indian Agent
Three Indians sue the government for $600 each over hair cutting ordered by Yuma Indian agent John F Spear. The case recalls a prior Umatilla incident where Wheet-aoot had hair cut by agent George W. Harper, leading to damages cited under the Dawes act and the government’s evolving status of Indians. The court histories note the issue of an Indian’s right to wear hair as he pleases, not a convict.
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Yuma
John F Spear
Umatilla Reservation
Skowkum House
George W. Harper
Scot
United States Supreme Court
Cour
Government aims at economical Umatilla affairs
The article notes repeated efforts at the Umatilla reservation school and agency management, signaling a push for more economical administration. Captain of Police Shumpkin and two officers are dismissed, along with workers including a carpenter, an engineer named J F Clemmer, and a teamster Narvinsus, while the salary of Miss Gertrude F. is mentioned.
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Umatilla
Kindergarten Teacher Golden Faces Pay Cut
Golden, a kindergarten teacher, will receive $35 per month, reducing annual pay by $18 compared with prior compensation. This adjustment lowers the position’s earnings from previous levels, affecting yearly income for the role.
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Golden
Editor's friends desert him in Freewater Times dispute
The Freewater Times reports local option debates amid community scrutiny. Two Walla Walla hoodlums rode through town after drinking whisky, while Palace saloon owners threaten to drop the paper. The editor explains opposition to saloons run improperly and notes the Palace ad was canceled following a vandalized street incident.
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Freewater Times
Times
Walla Walla
the Times
Palace Saloon
Land allotment dispute over Joseph Guyett case
Joseph Guyett sues Mrs. McIntyre claiming land by head of family selection. Initially deemed not an Indian by the Uma tilla bands, then later the department says he belongs to a band and is entitled to allotment. McIntyre was his wife at allotment but later divorced. No court decision reported.
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Joseph Guyett
McIntyre
Guyett
Umatilla Reservation
Pioneer Pitched Hay by Baker at Nearly 80
Baker, nearly 80, pitched five tons of hay into a loft on Tuesday and another ton on Wednesday morning. He crossed the plains in LM47, reached Foster's at the foot of the mountains on September 15, and settled in old Champoeg county now Marion in 1849. He remains hale and hearty with the vigor of a 49 year old.
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Baker
Plains
Foster's
Champoeg County
Marion
Bsalem Journal
School appoints Lewis as principal at Jonn Day site
The Grant County News reports the Jonn Day school board has named Prof L. L. Lewis, last year's capable teacher, as principal for the coming year. Olive Cowles is retained as primary teacher, with positions for a grammar and intermediate teacher to be filled.
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L. L. Lewis
Olive Cowles
Grant County News
Des Chutes Irrigation Boom Promises Vast Oregon Water
Ohio capitalists back a major Des Chutes project to water 400 acres near Prineville from the Des Chutes and Crooked rivers. Four railroads target interior Oregon as rivals consolidate to build a vast ditch network begun after February. The company plans multiple ditches, selling land with water rights at about $1 per acre, with payments over four years or upfront. Climate likened to Colorado, fruit potential strong, with irrigation expected to unlock orchard and field crops across surveyed lands.
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Chapman and
F. Guerin
Des Chutes
Ohio
Walter
Prineville
Dee Chutes
Crooked
Willlamette
Willamette
Romains
Court of Vast Resort
Hbongeht
Irrigathom
United States
Vormpaty
Colorado
Oregon
Columbia River
Dalles
Shaniko
Northwest Model Citizen Deems Local Family Residing in Adams
In the Northwest a man praised as a model citizen quietly upholds honesty and civic virtue. He supports Rome Albert of Portland and Antie of Adams, and sustains three daughters, all residents of Adams.
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Northwest
Rome
Albert
Portland
Antie
Adame
Adams
First Class Wheat Prices and Market Outlook
First class wheat is valued at 5 cents in the local market with nominal figures due to few offers. Bluestein is quoted at BK and Uke the other, reflecting a market where nothing is dated. A large quantity of wheat remains unshedded as horses labor at fields and cannot be spared.
Bennett Is Cured after Chicago Hospital Surgery
Charles Bennett returns from Chicago perfectly cured after removal of a tumorous growth. The operation was at Presbyterian hospital under Rush Medical College faculty supervision. He reports greatly improved health and weight gain and was told he may consider himself sound of a dollar.
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Charles Bennett
Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
Rush Medical College
Bennet
Rush
Hennett
West
Chapman's Return to Moscow Interests Northern Idaho Visit
A Chapman, longtime McKay Creek resident now in Moscow, Idaho, travels toward the Des Chutes country to pursue mine interests. He is in the dry goods and nations business with fine horses and plans, expressing affection for Umatilla county and enthusiasm for Des Chutes. He owns 4 acres there and has located land for Moscow people.
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A. Chapman
McKay Crees
Moscow
Idaho
Dew Chutes
Chaytrap
Umatilla
Chapman
Des Chyres
Jani
Wheat harvest inspires biscuit craving at Umatilla county
Tom Richerdean of the Portland Commercial Club praises a wheat harvest machine. He describes watching the combine cut, thresh, and sack grain, claims it sparked an appetite for hot biscuits and a fond memory of a Black grandmother serving them freshly buttered.
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Umatilla County
Tom Richerdean
Portland Commercial Club
Funeral of Mrs Catherine Culp
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Culp were held Saturday evening at 6:40 at the cemetery. The body was taken directly from the train to the grave. Rev M W Howard of the M E Church South conducted the services. Pallbearers named by the Knights of Pythias included B E Kennedy J H Gwinn and Mark Moorhouse. Maccabees pallbearers were Frank O Gara J W Gurdane and Fred Lockley.
Miss Boyd Sells Insurance and Real Estate Firm
Miss de Boyd sells her insurance real estate and loan business to W. E. Davidson and J. S. Beckwith. Davidson from Baker City and Beckwith the court clerk of the city bring experience to the new firm. The business will be named Davidson & Co.
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de Boyd
W. E Davidson
J. 5
Beckwith
Baker City
Clireul Court
Davidson
Marr & Davidson
Bump
Fer
Davidson & Ca
Sewer connections progress in July with voluntary effort
Twenty five sewer connections have been made during the month of July so far and a few more will be added in the remaining days to meet an average of one per day. The city is not using coercion and hopes to complete all year with voluntary compliance rather than enforcing the ordinance.
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Dhy
New Fire Hose Needed for West End Company
City council faces request for eight feet of new hose this fall or sooner as pressure tests show the hose may burst any time. The fire unit notes the hose is still in service but aged and weak under normal pressure.
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West End Hose Company
Death of A T Pennick Veteran Civil War Soldier
A. T. Pennick, aged over 70 and long a member of the Gettysburg Post G A R of Adams, died Saturday evening. He served in the 12th Kansas infantry and resided in Adama for about 23 years. Funeral services were held at 10 a m today conducted by the G A R post. Pennick was respected by old comrades J M Ferguson and B A Margulis.
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J. M. Ferguson
B. A. Margulis
Adams
Douglas County
Keansas
Pennick
Topeks
Kansas
Adame
Man Hurt After 66 Foot Fall From Barn
B E Anderson was injured by a 66 foot fall from a barn owned by Chris Breeding at Fu ton about six weeks ago. He sustained severe bruising and a sprained left hip and is now able to be out on crutches.
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B. E. Anderson
Chris Breeding
Futon
Van Dran couple set month long vacation tour
Mr. and Mrs. Casper Van Dran plan a vacation for about a month or six weeks visiting Portland and Newport. They will return in roughly six weeks. The husband does not state he has decided to leave Pendleton for good.
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Casper van Dran
Portland
Newport
Mr. van Dran
Pendleton
Water abundant as new pump house nears completion
The new pump house is nearly finished with only roof graveling left. The pump and engine operate at full capacity and water supply remains ample. The reservoir stays full and secure for all lawful needs, even if some steal water. In a related note, Miss Dickenson of Romeo Michigan adds $500 to her sister’s bequest, bringing the Dickenson gifts to Whitman College to $84,000 with possible future additions.
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Whitman
Mise
Dickenson
Mary Dickenson
Whitman College
Romeo, Mich
Virginia Cox
Wallea Walia Statesman
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