Pastime Pictures and Local Listings
Local notices advertise Pastime theatre showings with more pictures than any other theatre in the city. Also listed are Rock Springs coal through Henry Koplitke, plumbing by Rediow & Miller, furniture from Pendleton Co, a four room cottage for rent at 100 E Bluff, housekeeping rooms at 205 W Webb, and other services. Also sale or lease of a hotel, dress cutting agency in Helix and patterns cut to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Furniture Co
Henry Koplitke
Rock Springs
Henry Kopltthe
Rediow & Miller
Lehman Springs
Pendleton Auto Co
W. Webb Street
Bluff Street
Beddow & Miller
Brakeman Finds Bag With Jewels and Big Rewards
William Robelin, a Long Island railroad brakeman, recovered a forgotten handbag containing jewels valued at 30,000 dollars. He turned it in to General Superintendent McCrea. ownership was later established and the bag was returned to Mrs. Schwab's representative. Robelin received 40 dollars, a 60 dollar check, two first class suits with underwear, and a two weeks paid vacation plus a life position offer at 100 dollars a month after reporting to a Maiden Lane number.
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New York
William Robe~lin
Long Island Railroad
A. Schwab
McCrea
Life position at 100 dollars a month offered
A life position at a rate of 100 dollars per month is proposed, with readiness for the recipient. The note indicates a financial arrangement tied to ongoing service. Further details or terms are not provided in the fragment.
Tragic Dragon Throne Pretender Led 2000-Crowd Rebellion
A youth named Chu claimed descent from Ming emperors and, with about 2000 followers, moved toward Yunnan Fu led by his 12 year old son. Chinese viceroy forces overtook them near Yunnan Fu, crushing the insurgents and executing the Chu family. The young claimant was publicly paraded after death as a warning to challengers to Manchu rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Yunnan
Chu
Yunnan Fu
In & Cige
Pendleton Marriage License Issued to Two County Residents
A marriage license was issued to Herman Hines and Elsie Worber ton, both of this county. For the second time in succession there was no city council meeting last evening due to lack of a quorum. Government Statistician A H Hitt, a department of agriculture field agent, was in the area briefly yesterday to collect statistics. Hold-up defendants Charles Frazier and Tom Weaver were found guilty of breach of the peace and sentenced to pay $25 and serve ten days in jail each.
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Herman Hines
Elsie Worberton
A. H. Hitt
Department of Agriculture
Hila
Idaho
Department
Charles Frazier
Tom Weaver
Harness maker F E Vaughan arrives to join Hamley Harness
Portland craftsman F E Vaughan arrives to take a position at Hamley Harness on Courtastret street. Harvest season continues to drive demand for harnesses despite ongoing work.
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F. E. Vaughan
Portland
Hamley
Courtastret
Taylor Hardware Owner Returns From Wenaha Springs
T. . Taylor of the Taylor hardware store returned last evening from Wenaha springs by automobile. He traveled with Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. FE, P. Marshall and BE. Roosevelt. They report muddy roads between Thorne Hollow and the springs.
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Wenaha
T. ©. Taylor
Taylor Hardware Store
Wenaha Springs
Local Depot Day Operator Returns From Vacation
R L Jacckson, a day operator at the O R N depot, has returned from a month’s vacation spent in the east with his wife and child. They resume residence at 815 West Court Street. He reports weather is too warm for comfort in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Jacckson
West Court Street
Big Jim Narclese Faces Fine After Sloppy Liquor Incident
Vig Jimi Narclese, noted Indian figure, was the sole intoxicated detainee before the police bar of Justice this morning. He paid the five dollar fine promptly, ending his bid for notoriety with a failed attempt at a bold act and a clumsy display that left records and mobility in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vig
Jimi Narclese
Bar of Justice
Big Jim
Fame
Local Library Benefit Heavily Buys 26 Volume Gift
Sharon of Sharon & Eddings store leads free library donations with a 26 volume gift. Fifteen volumes are by Charles Reed and seventeen by EF Roe. A two volume edition of The Church and Modern Society by Bishop Ireland is highly prized by the librarian.
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A. d. Sharon
Sharon & Eddings
Free Library
Charles Reed
EF. P. Roe
the Church and Modern Society
Ireland
Ubrarian
Plans to Save the Babies Conference Forming
Baltimore reports a national effort to reduce infant deaths. The Academy of Medicine plans a New Haven conference with leading physicians and educators to study the problem. Proposals include inspecting milk sources and tightening tenement sanitation by health officers and visiting nurses. Chicago records 8381 infant deaths under two from 32,198 total deaths.
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New Haven
John Fortes
Chicago
Oregon State Dairy Association report received
The East Oregonian reports receipt of the 1908 session report of the Oregon State Dairy Association. The book contains valuable data for the dairy industry, with copies available free from secretary Carle Abrams of Salem. Officers include Prof. F L Kent as president and Mrs S A Yoakum of Marshfield as vice president.
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Oregon State Dairy Association
East Oregonian
Carle Abrams
Sajem
Nexdciation
F.L. Kent
S. A. Yoakum
Marshfield
Delegates Named for National Irrigation Congress
County Judge Gilliland appoints delegates to the national irrigation congress meeting in Spokane early next month. Named are C. A. Barrett Athena RE P Dodd Hermiston Bert Huffman Pendleton Frank Sherman Pilot Rock C D Teel Echo and H L Frazier Milton. Barrett Dodd and Huffman have signified willingness to attend.
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Gilliland
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
C. A. Barrett
Athena
RE. P. Dodd
Hermiston
Bert Huffman
Pendleton
Frank Sherman
Pilot Rock
C. D. Teel
Echo
H. L. Frazier
Milton
Barrett
Dodd
Huffman
July Rains Boost Gardens in Myrtle Creek Area
The Myrtle Creek Mail reports July rains and subsequent warm weather have revived gardens in the region. Farmers note vigorous growth and good crops of cabbage beans potatoes and tomatoes amid the enhanced growing conditions.
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Myrtle Creek
More Boys Are Wanted At Lehman Springs Resort
Councilman W H McCormmach returned from Leh man springs and reports a shortage of boys for dances and entertainment at the popular summer resort. He notes dancing is a chief pastime, many pretty girls attend, and recent rain has improved road conditions to the springs.
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W. H. McCormmach
Lehman Springs
Honest man sought from Pendleton mystery note
A letter addressed Lunch Counter Few Doors North of Bowman arrived at Eliott restaurant with a ten cent piece and message. The note, attributed to a scrupulously honest traveler, says the coin was on the counter after change given but likely not his. Train journey between the city and Spokane on July 24 provides no identity clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diogenes
Pendleton
Bowman
Spokane
Auto Firm Visited by McCormmach and Tuttle on East Tour
Walter McCormmach and R. 48H. Tuttle returned to the city after an extended tour of the east. McCormmach visited the Syracuse plant and other major auto factories, buying machines for Pendleton Auto. He also traveled to New York City and Niagara Falls. Tuttle was in Chicago and the Midwest and joined McCormmach in Chicago.
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Auto Factory
Walter McCormmach
Tuttle
Mr. McCormmach
East
Auto Company
Syracuse
New York
Pendleton Auto Company
Auto
New York City
Niagara Falls
Mr. Tuttle
Chicago
Middle West
Windy City
Commissioner Smythe Returns to State Sheep Board
Commissioner Smythe, member of the state board of sheep commissioners, resumes duties after a period away. The restoration of his post signals reinforced oversight of industry standards and flock welfare. His return follows ongoing efforts to modernize regulatory practices within the department.
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Smythe
The
State Board of Sheep Commissioners Return
Oregon Ducks Spread Disease Rumor In Sheep Debate
From Portland comes report of a board meeting prompting Montana and Wyoming to seek repeal of strict sheep measures. Officials claim Oregon sheep are disease free while ducks imported from Oregon are blamed for spreading a venereal illness to neighboring herds. In a separate incident Walter Brooks, a harvest hand, testified that John Doe attacked him with a pitchfork, tearing his right ear. the fight occurred near Adams while workers for Jack McPhail argued over driving duties.
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Portland
Montana
Wyoming
Oregon
Oregon Board
Walter Brooks
Phelpa
John Doe
Rooks
Jack McPhail
Adams
Brooks
Millions of Acres Open in Northwest
Washington state has 4.6 million acres unreserved and unclaimed in 1908 while Alaska holds 368 million. Four major irrigation projects under construction cost about 10 million, with Okanogan Sunnyside Totem and Wapato planned. Washington has 2.5 million acres of Indian reservations and 5609 Indian residents. Public schools enrolled 188,986 with 9000 rise. 6206 teachers were paid 5.5 million dollars. In 1909 there were 10,761 pensioners supported by federal funds totaling 1,051,213 dollars yearly. Walter E. Clark.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Hia
Alaska
Okanogan
Sunnyside
Toten
Wapato
Walter E. Clark
Anti-Suffragists Plan Invasion Of England From Boston
Massachusetts women oppose suffrage and plan an anti-suffrage exodus to England to counter the suffragette movement there. The group, led by Mrs. G Howland Shaw and other Boston society figures, aims to overturn suffrage work by preaching against votes for women.
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Boston
England
Massachusetts
Crusaders
America
New Anti-Suffrage Society
Boston Society
Mra
A. J. George
G. Howland Shaw
J. R. Coolidge
Anna L. Dawes
Charles E. Guild
Charles Tit. Homans
Henry M. Whitney
Agnes Irwin
Radcliffe
Pendleton Seeks Carload of Rock Springs Jump Coal
Sealed bids will be received at the city recorder’s office until 4 pm on Monday August 2 1909 for furnishing the city of Pendleton one carload of Rock Springs Jump coal delivered to the city hall.
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City Recorder
Pendleton
Rock Springs
Hill plans Oregon network to reach Klamath Falls
F I McKenna of Portland assures the Klamath Falls Herald that Hill will build across Oregon to reach Klamath Falls, signaling a broad expansion or route commitment.
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F. I. McKenna
Portland
Klamath Falls
Hill
Oregon
Pendleton Furniture Co Sells Rugs At Low Spring Prices
Spring shipment of large ruga has arrived and Pendleton Furniture Co offers them cheaper than ever. Local store promotes new stock with reduced prices on durable rugs for home use.
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Pendleton Furniture Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. E. Livengood & Co
Rock Spring Coal
F. Myers
Helix
Jim
Baltimore
United States
Academy of Medicine
Koeppen’s
Angiowest Traveler
Saint Paul’s School
Walla Walla, Wa
Julien School
Paris
Diocesan School
Anna E. Plympton
Hill Military Academy
J. W. Hill
Yale
J. A. Hill
Seventh
Stark Streets
Park Street
Business College
School OF Quality
Morrison
A. P. Armstrong
Commercial School of the Northwest
N. Berkeley
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