Wear Eer Makes Drunks Face Double Penalty
Four drunks appeared before Recorder Fitzgerald as three Indians and one white man faced penalties for beer drinking. George Washington Allen Padawa and Charley Bennett pleaded to be drunk on beer, each receiving eight dollars or four days in jail, with the white man Hilloughby protesting his near beer as temperance drink. Authorities report growing evidence against prohibition violators as investigations continue, though no prosecutor or magistrate is available locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
George Washington
Allen Padawa
Charley Bennett
Redskins
Hilloughby
Cold onset should be treated early for best cure
The message urges early action at the first signs of a cold to prevent deep seated infection and longer suffering. It stresses immediate care rather than waiting, noting that every hour spent at the start can add days to illness and urging prompt treatment.
Grand jury set to meet in September for fun
A brief note indicates plans for entertainment or lighthearted activities when the grand jury convenes in September, suggesting an informal or ceremonial aspect to the proceedings.
Bride and Groom Marry in Walla Walla Ceremony
Miss Ella G. Rust aged 60 of Walla Walla and A H Ferguson of Adams were wed yesterday in Walla Walla with few relatives present. Rev Robert Warner of the M E church officiated. Ferguson, a pioneer Adams farmer, will make their home in Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella G. Rust
Walla Walla
A. H Ferguson
Adams
Robert Warner
M. E. Church
Umatila
Conductor Delegation Leads to New Elgin-Area Trains
Grady and Buehler of the Elgin Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company passed through the city en route from La Grande to Portland to discuss two special trains for a conductor's annual picnic on the Wallowa river in August. If approved, it will be the first passenger train over the new Elgin branch into Wallowa county. Eastern Oregon conductors and many railroad employees and families will attend. County Recorder F W Hendley received a bundle of books listing all state land in the county, prompting recording duties without compensation under a new law. Grace Dorothy assists. several days of work loom with no pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady and Buehler
Elgin
la Grande
Portland
Wallowa River
Wallowa County
Oregon
F. W. Hendley
Hendley
Grace Dorothy
Hotel St. George Restaurant Under New Proprietor
B N Lyman, new proprietor of the Hotel St. George restaurant, plans improvements after taking over. The service is first class and Sunday evening French dinners are excellent, drawing solid local and traveling patronage as upgrades continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. N. Lyman
Clemans Theatrical Company On Tour Through Echo
Clemans Theatrical Company, seen at the opera house here two evenings last week, passed through today en route from Walla Walla to Echo where they perform tonight and at Hermiston tomorrow. They played three nights in Walla Walla to good houses and favorable press notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemans Company
Echo
Clemans Theatrical Company
Walla Walla
Hermiston
Not in Earnest Iff Politician Acts Crazy
Voters say a politician who acts crazy is not in earnest, suggesting public perception hinges on steadiness and credible conduct rather than rhetoric. The comment implies skepticism toward erratic behavior in public office.
Prominent farmer Joseph Snyder dies suddenly at 72
Joseph Snyder a respected farmer and father of eight living children died of heart failure at his home four miles west of Pendleton. Funeral from Baker & Folsom at 2 pm tomorrow conducted by Rev Quinney. Born in Bethlehem Pa he lived in Illinois Nebraska and Oregon before settling in Pendleton in 1897.
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Joseph Snyder
Frank and
Elmer Snyder
Droper
Baker & Folsom Undertaking
Quinney
Church of the Redeemer
Joseph Shyvder
Bethlem
Illinois
Caroline Dell
Nebraska
Lena Neumann
Oregon
Elmer A
Frank
Charles I. Snyder
Flora K. Eilis
Emma Bryant
Mamie Cox
Ida Hill
Miles Eva Snyder
Bert
Edward Snyder
Lindsey Place
Murdered girl Elza Kennison buried at Echo cemetery
The 16 year old Elza May Kennison of Echo was slain by Grover Stoffle at her grandfather’s home on July 23. Her funeral at the M E church followed a burial in Echo cemetery. She had been converted at a revival meeting two years earlier and remained faithful. Elza was born April 3, 1892, and died at 16 years, 1 month, 20 days. The church was crowded with relatives and friends.
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Echo
Ore
Elza May Kennison
Grover Stoffle
Elza
M. E. Church
Clarke
J. T. Hoskins
John
Blue Mountains and Forests Under Roosevelt Policy
Fragments describe the Blue Mountains as lush before wildfires but now barren. The piece lauds Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot era forestry policies. It envisions Pendleton benefiting from reservoirs and timber reserves while condemning past government fire neglect. It highlights McKay Creek views and potential storage of billions of gallons of water.
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Blue Mountains
Tower
Umatilla County
Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Pendleton
McKay Creek
Trade report shows Punjab prosperity after good harvests
Consul General William H. Michael of Calcutta summarizes Punjab internal trade for the three years ending March last. Exports rose 49 percent over the prior period with food grains comprising the bulk, up 77 percent. Imports increased in value, reflecting rising purchasing power as apparel, gunny bags, ghi, and kerosene rise in demand while European cotton goods decline. Prices favor country made goods and overall progress in prosperity is noted.
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William H. Michael
Calcutta
Punjab
India
Railroad Extension Rumor Clarified for Central Oregon
The Madras Pioneer reports rumors that the Columbia Southern line would be abandoned in favor of a Corvallis & Eastern extension into Crook County. Mr. Howard denies the rumor, affirming Columbia Southern remains the connecting line and noting local subscriptions could be contingent on its extension or a northern line.
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Columbia Southern Railroad
Corvallis & Eastern
Crook County
Madras Pioneer
Howard
Columbia Southern
Oregon
Hay Gets Wetting in Crook County Fields
About ten thousand tons of hay in central Crook county received a thorough soaking last Sunday and Monday. Much of the hay was in shocks or partly finished stacks, with some in the swath and in the field when the storm hit. Alfalfa and meadow grasses suffered light damage, and ranchers around a 10 mile radius remain optimistic that rains will boost the second crop more than the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook County
Prineville Journal
Encouraging Crop Reports Across Nearby Districts
Crop reports from Agency Plains Fisher district Methodist Hill Culver and nearby areas are encouraging with expectations of an average to heavier harvest than anticipated. Late grain benefited from heavy rains last week, prompting several farmers to thresh rather than cut for hay and suggesting yields close to or better than last year for some.
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Agency Plains
Fisher
Methodist Hill
Culver
Child Drowns in Spokane River Near Coeur d'Alene
A 65 year old man, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Klems, drowned while wading in the Spokane river at Lacrosse near Coeur d Alene Idaho Thursday evening. The body was recovered later.
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Spokane
Lacrosse
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Herbert Klems
Taft Seeks Harmony in Ohio Campaign Meetings
Taft spent the morning in conference with the arrangements committee handling tomorrow’s notification. In the afternoon he joined a state central committee meeting aimed at infusing harmony into the Taft campaign in Ohio.
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Taft
Harmony
Cincinnati
Arrangements Committee
State Central Committee
Ohio
Prediction of Average Palouse Wheat Crop By NP Official
A. D. Chariton of the Northern Pacific predicts an average Palouse wheat crop after a tour of Washington. He notes damage in spots but expects total yield to hold due to larger acreage and favorable prices. Chariton met C. M. Levy, NP vice president, touring the West and due in Portland later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palouse
A. D. Chariton
Nortern Pacific
Washington
Portland Oregonian
Charlton
Inland Empire
Portland
C. M. Levy
Northern Pacific
Sound
Levy
Local dealer warned over illegal sales to Jim Ratagan
Jim Nagle cautions a party who sold alcohol and turpentine to Jim Ratagan on Saturday and Sunday. He vows prosecution to the full extent of the law if the offense recurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ratagan
Jim Nagle
Removal Notice In Cook Perry Move Books Stationery
Cook and Perry have moved their stock of books stationery and notions to the Smith Crawford building opposite post office. Call and see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook & Perry
Smith-Crawford
Post Office
Beautiful Engraving Exhibited at Winslow's Store
Will Hanscom, jeweler at Winslow Brothers, displays a 20 inch square Brittanica plate at Winslow's store after returning from the east. Three weeks of solid work show varied lettering styles and a tea table scene as centerpiece. The piece attracts attention as a complement to Ralph Winslow's prior display across the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hanscom
Winslow Brothers’ Jewelry Store
East
Philadelphia School of Engraving
Ralph Winslow
Walteburg Tax Ruling Dismisses City Tax Shield
The Waltsburg Times reports the supreme court ruling in Denton v. Walla Walla County allowing a county road and bridge tax on all property. The city charter provision barring such taxes was repealed by later laws, upholding the lower court’s denial of the injunction.
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Walteburg
Supreme Court
BE. M. Denton
Walla Walla County
Waltsburg Times
Wattsburg
East Oregonian Entry Notes Zeroes to Start Season
The East Oregonian records that initial figures for the season total zero. No further details are provided within the readable text.
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Standard Grocery Co
Court St
Opp
Golden Rule
Polike Court
F&s
Tallman & Co
Schilling
City Property
FRANK _B
Clopton & Co
E. Court
Cal
United States Depository
Umatila County
Misa Elza Kenison
Roosevelt
Boston
Harvest
Harvest Underwear
Save
Short
Winslow
Waltaburg
East Oregonian
W. Stroble
W. Court Street
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
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