Tragedy and Train Notices Amid Wyoming Murder Tale
A fragmented report recalls a murder case linked to Rawlins and La Grande with suspect Palmer and Strickland names, amid train service notes for routes through Oregon and Idaho. Details mix court case hints with promotional train ad copy for the Pendleton to Chicago corridor and comfort of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo Grande
Wyoming
Nawlitn
Danes Strickland
Rawlins
la Feo
Ideta
Janian Strickland
Mane
Juner Palmer
Irene Strickland
Qelaewld
Palmer
Pau
Ntinney Gika
Ore
Walt
Mora Teat
Oldie
Wame
Montgomery
Tre
Toether
Mira
le Jim
la Grande
Ev Tink Springs
Wyo
Bernermond
Omre
Anna Palmer
Oregon
Curious News on Bitter Tonics and Port to Chicago Train
A fragment describes Dr. Cargile Molin’s Bitter Bitters praised as a tonic for ulcers and sores with claims of healing effects. It mentions a promotional train from Portland to Chicago offering special rates of $60, with a dark, noisy sales tone and scattered product notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ety Taliroas & Co. Drougiat
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Pitches Mercury Free Remedy
An advertisement warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure by FP J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It claims the remedy is mercury free, taken internally, and prepared in Toledo. It includes patient testimonials and a price line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney & Co
Taledo
Mayo Hall
Toledo
Oia
Cheney & Oa
Merkel
Seagate
Hall
Arrivals List At Various West Coast Cities
A list of arrivals includes FJ Roberton and Geo W Kireke in San Francisco, FT Simmons in Chicago, Chas Barrow and Harry BE Lewis in San Francisco, and multiple guests in Walla Walla Portland Spokane and North Powder. Names include J UW Kloeckner and P E Hunsucker with several others in city and regional entries.
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Portland
Gooper
UW Kloeckner
Spokane
Hunsucker
Newell
Jouh Vert
City
WE Young
Athena
Gould
White
San Francisco
Bert Dunne
San Franciseco
Reeder
North Powder
Smith
Mansfield
Lord
Wim Maher
Clue MW Glenn
Poortlind A Lavrand
Blood Elixir Promises Cure and School District Notice
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a cure for various blood diseases and urges purchases from Brock and McCotinie. A school district notice in Umatilla county Oregon calls for payments due by February 24, 1900, with a clerk Luna Bishop listed and dating June 5.
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Umatilla County
Oreaga
Kurt Oregonian
Pendleton
Ores
Luna Bishop
Local Advertisements Include Teas Rooms Bicycles and Remedies
Advertisements offer blood purifier and herb drink cures with money back guarantees. Sell teas, tonic Moki tea claims to cure indigestion and sleep troubles. Rooms for rent at 1.25 to 2.50 per four weeks. Second hand bicycle priced at 15 to 26 with easy terms. Brock & Me Comas and Crescent Agency listed in East Oregonian building.
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Brock & MeComas
Laddea
Crescent Agency
East Oregonian
County canvass narrows margins in local election
Early results show Republican and Democratic county claims close to even as Mountain and Alba precincts shift totals. Officials warn final figures depend on canvass with possible changes from later returns and counting errors. State and national tickets show a unusual split from county results across the county.
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Republican County Committee
Democratic County Committee
Mountain Weelnet
Bler and Yates
Poehler
Republican Committee
Yates
Hiie
Alba Proeinet
Yoakum
Hin
Vinson
Logue
de Relooe
Great Herre
Poeblerte
Nailey
Morrow
Tre
Girona
Alba
Toall
Thayne
Mountain
Raddock
Yoakom
Blakley
Retorn
East Oregonian
Malonow
Hartuian Alee
Tooer
Court House
Perone
Pendleton Hosts Welcoming Women’s Club Session
Pendleton entertained attendees of the Oregon Women’s Clubs session with generous hospitality. Delegates traveled by carriage to the Indian school on the reservation for a picnic dinner prepared by Pendleton ladies. Visitors included Mrs Fearn Miss McKennon Mrs Spaulding and Mrs Turner Oliver along with local and visiting members from La Grande and Ivanhoe clubs.
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la Grande
The
Chronicle
Pendleton
Mra
Amith
Mera
Ivanhoe
Mere
Robert Lyle
Tne Anson
la Grande Clube
Fearn
Mise McKennon
Bound of
J. M. Berry
Mie Fannie MekKennyn
Addresses by Dr. Nixon on Whitman College events
Whitman college schedules a series of events from tomorrow evening through June 13. Activities include a conservatory ensemble concert, pupile recitals, a academy production, a bac calaureate sermon by Rev Penrace, a sermon before Christian societies by Rev Mason, a public oration, trustee meeting, class day, dedication of Whitman memorial building and Billings hall with Dr Nixon address, a college dinner, and commencement exercises followed by a reception.
Mrs W A Hines Recovers From Consumption With Dr King’s New Discovery
Manehonter Ic letter claims nearly miraculous recovery from measles lung trouble ending in consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Patient reports frequent hemorrhages, nearly dying, then cured and willing to pay $5 a bottle. Free trials offered at Tullman & Co.’s Drug Store.
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W. A. Hines
Manehonter
Dr. King
Tullman & Co
Pendleton native known for alleged poem theft
Lian Vernon, once a Pendleton resident and hand player, gained attention as a writer after leaving town. Reports describe him as a con artist and poet who has published several poems since his departure, with readers recalling his past in Pendleton.
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Pendleton
Lian Vernon
Tmary
Tia
Vernon the Poet Thief Accused of Literary Piracy
A British Columbia writer named Vernon is accused of stealing poems and prose from various sources and passing them off as original. Newspapers note repeated instances including The Teacemaker and The Peace Maker, with at least one long-standing text traced to McGuffey's Fourth Reader from 1872.
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Vernon
Portland Oregonian
Rewapaper
Sue Vernon
British Columbia
Leslie
Woul
Theo
McGuffey
Pirat
San Pranciato
The Shearing of Sheep Experience Profitable for Workers
Experienced shearers find sheep shearing a profitable job paying per head rather than by weight. In Oregon and Montana, seasoned workers earn around 12 dollars a day while the average man makes six to eight dollars daily. Machines are used in Eastern Oregon but are criticized for giving poor quality cuts, risking thinner wool and lower grade fleece.
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Donnie
Salem Statesman
Oregon
Heppner
Grage Valley
Montana
Horey
Tennis
Shearere
Toore
Lenar
Baker City Educator Declines Weston Normal Presidency
A. J. Churchill, Baker City public schools principal, refuses the presidency of the Eastern state normal school in Weston. R. Alexander, board of regents president, confirms Churchill will remain in Baker City despite offers. The Baker City salary is 1700, higher than the normal post, and Churchill’s retention enjoys broad support from the city schools. The regents plan a monthly meeting in about two weeks to finalize matters.
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R. Alexander
Baker City
A. J. Churchill
Eastern State Normal School
Weston
Board of Regents
Vite
Churchill
Bay
Ayétem
Alesander
Look at Your Face and See Reflections of Health
The ad claims Clover Root Tea improves face and complexion and offers a money refund if not satisfactory. It notes the product is sold by Tallin & Co and targets troubled or uneven skin.
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Amlomairen Perfort Touth
Tallin & Co
Fourth of July preparations prompt committee attendance
Committee men must attend a meeting at Cornei tonight to finalize Fourth of July plans. The prior session adjourned due to election returns and scheduling conflicts, with one month left to perfect arrangements. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles and skin issues by Tallman & Co.
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Hoelook
DeWitt
Tallman & Co
Blakley Family Dominates Local Sheriff and Judge Posts
In Umatilla county William Blakley won re election as sheriff by a solid majority while George C. Blakley, his brother, was elected county judge by a strong margin. The race signals notable family influence in local government amid a Republican-leaning region.
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Sherif Blakley
Blakley
Umatilla
William Blakley
Wares
George C. Blakley
Bears the signature of Coan 1 Porrcom in use for decades
A brief item notes two brand phrases The Kind You Can Always Buy and signature style of Coan 1 Porrcom, indicating long term use and branding history.
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Torset Sale
Rego
Pune
Tin
Pice
Chienge
Chien
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern Railways
O, Ruan, Co
A. Gi. Barker
Follier
Chicago
Roente
Pier Hut
Acker
Brock & McCotinie
Karl
Tuilian
J. Halstead Hue
J. R. McClure
Jolaxon Street
Alta and
Webb _streete
Hase & Sanborn
Chas. Rohrman
Prebler
Whitman
Lue Vernon
Uhsehoss
Luirte
Schlitz Milwaukee Beer
H. Kopittke
Gus LaFontaine
Switzer
Gchurchill
Cornei
Castorta
Brock & McComas
Corner Main and
Court Rtn
Penstheton
I, F. Robinson
Prop
Loanson City and County Property
Lata
Atovk
J. R. Dickson
East Oregonian Building
Oregonian
Vear
Gample
Hart, Schaffner & Mara
Peoples Warehouse
Mary
Diels
SALE
RV Tallman & OO
Giwists
Fea
Rey Garico
Bebie
San Tris Jolie
Cton
Ouegon
Tina
Vny
Max Baer
Main St
Pendleton Planing Mill & Lumber Yard
K. Forster
van Dran Bros
J. E. Moore
Pacific
Ihtland, Oregon
WERS
Byers
Harley
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. S. Byers
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