Oregon’s scenery praised after Idaho desert crossing
A Onlo traveler in the East Oregonian lauds eastern Oregon’s green fields and ripening crops after crossing a harsh Idaho desert. He calls Oregon a paradise and says Grand Ronde’s valley view left a lasting impression, predicting increased tourist interest in Oregon’s mountains and landscapes. Extensive repairs are noted at the Colfax courthouse.
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Idaho Desert
Oregon
Oregon Mountains
Idaho
Onlo
Tdaho Desert
Blue Mountains
Pendleton
Louaver
Taloda
West Virginia
Tennesee
New York
New Hampshire
Vermont
Adirondacks
Green Mountaing
Cumberlands
Old Died in Prayer at Home in Sumpter Ore
George Steadman 87, a lifelong resident of Sumpter Oregon, was found dead kneeling in prayer at the foot of his bed. He left five sons and two daughters, the latter living in Walla Walla, and was born in England before coming to America as an infant. A large funeral was held.
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Sumpter, Ore
George Steadman
Ife
Mr. Steadman
Walla Walla
England
America
Water dispute ends in fatal shooting in Montana
In Red Lodge Montana July 25 Lewis Anderson a Finn killed Andrew Truikka, also Finn, after a quarrel over water from a partnership ditch on Cottonwood Creek near Roberts. Truikka accused Anderson of hogging water. Anderson fired four times as Truikka fled about 100 feet. A bullet wounded Truikka’s arm and side and another struck his forehead.
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Red Lodge
Mont
Lewis Anderson
Andrew Trutkka
Cottonwoood Creek
Roberts Anderson
Truikka
Anderson
Fruikka
Sheep killings near Granite spark mining dispute
In Haker City Oregon near Granite over 100 sheep were killed over the weekend owned by Harry N Barnhart. The incident follows tensions as miners and mine owners warned by a committee to move Farnhart allegedly refused provoking a potential clash. Late reports say Barnhart was roughly handled.
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Haker City
Ore
Granite
Harry N. Barnham
Wna
Toeatea
Ranke
Farnhart
Lisa
Barnhart
Record Temperatures Hit 103 Mark This Year
The Bolse Statesman notes a scorching Sunday as the mercury reached 103, breaking the year’s record. Previously the all-time high was 107 in July 1886 at Hotel, with roles and names mentioned in uncertain context.
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Bolse Statesman
Old Sol
Bolse
Mercury
Chause
Wae 107
Role Barracks
Newbro’s Herpicide Promotes Itself As Cure
The text claims Newbro's Herpicide destroys the word verpicide meaning destroyer of arpen a germ causing scalp ailments including dandruff itching and hair loss. It asserts the product kills a microbe and promotes hair growth after use with sales through agents and sample offers.
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Newbro
Weil
Brucerate
Eampleto
Merphida Co
Detroit
Depositors gain 4 percent interest on weekly deposits
The text asserts a 4 percent interest benefit for depositing surplus earnings weekly or at least monthly, presenting it as a great advantage of such savings. It emphasizes the plan's reliability and steady growth of funds through regular deposits.
Sunday closing enforced in Athena saloons and shops
Deputy District Attorney McCourt ordered saloons to close on Sunday after pastors complained of Sabbath violations. The measure, aided by local support, prompts threats from saloon men to shut all other businesses too, though no distress has followed. Two state laws govern Sunday closing.
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McCourt
Athena
Vere
John McCourt
Baker
Jenkins
Athen
Andone
Phelps
Suit over a suit that would not fit in court
In Justice Fitz's court judge ruled for the defendant Cecil R Wade in a suit brought by J A McLaughlin & Co to recover 940 the price of four outfits. Amusing testimony featured tailors and a coat tried on by Wade as evidence of a poor fit. Roland Oliver led plaintiff’s case. John McCourt defended.
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Justice’s Court
Fitz
J. A. McLaughlin & Co
Cecil R Wade
Taligr
Wide
Kitzoner
Roland Oliver
Halley
Lowell
John McCourt
Death of N B Peterson in John Day River region
N B Peterson, an elder resident of southern county, died at the home of Yi on the north fork of the John Day river Saturday afternoon. Funeral held yesterday at Ukiah. He was father to several relatives including W B Peterson of Long Creek and Allen Peterson. A gathering of Walter Markham and family left for Tinghan Springs to decorate and stay summer. Miss Elina Denny joined Mrs Markham as guest.
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Peterson
Allen Peteron
John Day River
Ukiah
Wis
W. B Peterson
Long Creek
Allen Peterton
Joe Sullivan
Kinelty
Ido Hinkle
Willow Springs
Andrew Teint
Bie
Walter
Ind Chitiren
Bilse
Anna Markham
Elina Denny
Waltebure
West
Tinghan Springa
Mis Denny
Waltebura
Mig Markham
Swain Couple Return From Vacation Abroad
Prof Col Swain and his wife, noted teachers at the Uaimuth Tndion echool, left this morning for Walld Wall Stiotune Coeur d'Alene and other northern points. They expect to return home after a two week vacation, having been at Bourtle and Poytlind.
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Col. Swain
Walld Wall
Coeur d'Alene
Cetuen
Bourtle
Party leaves for Long Reach with families
A party consisting of Mrs J FP Robinson Mr FL Johnson and Mrs EB Brock with their reported children depart tonight for Long Reach and will stay for the rest of the summer.
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Mra J
FP. Robinson
I FL Johnson
Mie W
EB. Brock
Colfax visitor Vieltora Nicholan to spend week with brothers
Vieltora from Colfax, George Nicholan, brother of B. F. and R. Niething, of the Great Banner store, is expected to arrive from Colfax this evening. He will spend a week or ten days with his brothers before a visit to Portinne.
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Vieltora
Colfax
George Nicholan
B. F
R. Niething
Bantern
Thie City
Colfac
Portinné
Will Purchase Beef and Return of J A Treton
Will Purchase Beef, J A Treton who left town with cattle for Carstine Co Tacoma has returned and will likely buy beef for another shipment. To Perform Wedding Ceremony, Rev Woi Van Nuys of First Presbyterian church went to Athena to perform the marriage of John Q Peebler and Miss Anna Roache. Work on a new opera house at Phoeniz BC begins, set to finish by October 1.
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J. A. Treton
Carstine & Co
Tacoma
Woi van Nuys
First Presbyterian Church
Athena
John Q. Peebler
Anna Roache
Phoeniz
B. C
Boy's Arm Broken In Bicycle Accident Near Webb Street
Jayelo W fell from a bicycle while walking with a package near West Webb Street and struck the planking of the railroad track. The 12 year old son of Anton Nolte suffered a bad left arm fracture at the elbow with the forearm dislocated. doctors expect it to heal though use may be impaired.
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John Nalte
Anton Nolte
West Webb Atrees
Dre Smith
County Financial Statement Reported by County Clerk
The following outlines the county financial statement as shown by County Clerk Frank Salting in his just released report. It summarizes receipts, expenditures, and balance figures for the period covered, highlighting prior-year comparisons and notable variances.
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Udky Suvwl
Frank Salting
Arm Mangled in Starbuck Machinery Accident
Arm belonging to Arm Badly Mangred, a cousin of Warden Kees, of the state penitentiary, was badly mangled and fractured in three places when machinery near Starbuck caused a severe hand injury. He was taken to Walla Walla hospital by special train after initial treatment at Starbuck. Also notes 10 day furlough for EK Coffey aboard torpedo boat destroyer Parry and a recital by Miss Carrie Scheureman at the Lewis and Clark exposition.
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Austin Kees
Kees
State Penitentiary
Walla Watla Hospital
Starbuck Lato
Keen
Starbuck
Wallin Wall
Walla Walla
Coffey
T. M. Coffey
Parry
Perty
Bremerton
Philadelphia
Portland
Fair
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Judas Janyet Ross
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Commercial Nat’] Bank
Decktiat
N. B. Peterson
Fle
Will Stummer
Bingham
Vicention
Long Reach
Jayelo
Financial Statement
Unmauilin
Baete
Evcloarers
Coyote County
County Aphool
Citlen
Mies Scheureman
Mise Carria Scheureman
Jaco Scheureman
San Francisco
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Scheureman
Muasielin
Caxnot
Mexico
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Elgin
Gytmaerrie
Eterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.o
R. F. Payne
Payne
Idaho Falls
Tribe
Desmarais
Dalles
Panama
Suiter Strawe
Oxfords
Roosevelt’s
Boston
Cleveland
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Mille Ghocery CO
Kemler & Son
Corner Court
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F. J. Donaldson
Mra
A. W. Nye
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