Paralyzed by Ice Cream Claims Baker City Leader Dies
J R Burns a prominent Baker City businessman aged 44 died at his east side home June 3. Born in Cardiff in 1851 he lived in Canada and Omaha before settling here. A former owner of the Washauver hotel later renamed Geiser Grand he had worked in mining since 1892 with J L Rand. He was active in the Elks Knights of Columbus and Catholic church. Death attributed to stomach paralysis induced by ice cream eaten the previous Tuesday.
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J. R. Burns
Baker County
Baker City
Mr. Burns
Cardiff
South Wales
M. White
Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Toronto
Burns
Omaha
Neb
Washauver
Geiser Grand
J. L. Rand
Elks’ Lodge
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Carney & Kennedy Move to New Perringer Barn Stable
Carney and Kennedy have nearly finished moving into the Perringer barn on Thompson Street, creating a large Inland Empire livery stable. The first floor holds 75 horse stalls with ample light and ventilation, the second floor houses offices, vehicle rooms, harness rooms and robes cabinets, and the third floor serves as a hay loft. Both partners now devote themselves to the business, with Carney resigning as marshal to manage interests.
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Carney & Kennedy
Perringer
Thompson Street
Inland Empire
Carney Heaving
Roast targets fair management in Oregon exposition
A Salem Journal critique accuses the Fair Corporation of selfish ambition and describes how Portland business power fuels the Lewis and Clark exposition. The piece portrays Oregonians as mere players in a national display of commercial drive and popularity seeking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Journal
Oregon
Portland
Graft and Advertising Demands at the State Fair
Citizens face no public funds or courtesy for fair advertising while local grafters, from the fair board to police, profit from sensational promotions and the Trail parades. The piece condemns inflated campaigns and urges scrutiny of sponsors and officials amid a harvest of corruption.
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Prena Association
Falr
J.co
Union Depot
Fair Grounds
Portland
Fair Board
Williams
Strong High School Football Team Hopes Surpass Last Season
Prospects for a robust fall football squad at the high school look bright as most of last season’s lineup is expected to return. Milne remains the sole graduate. Len ter Cronin plans to rejoin, and Elmer Storle will captain with Dave Hill and George Strand as managers. A coach is not yet secured, but Dan Smythe is a likely choice.
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Milne
Lenter Cronin
Elmer Storle
Dave Hill
George Strand Manigers
Dan Smythe
In Police Court After Circus Day Arrests
Yesterday circus day evident in police records as eleven arrests by marshal and deputies. Charges spanned various inqloriety with several Indians and showmen among the detainees. This morning before Judge FitzGerald they received $5 or three days, including Rh. H. Henderson Pete Indian Nelson Charley Bennett Jim Stack Henry Dewitt Henry Nicholson 5. 8 Stack Jim White Allen Padmah and Coplets.
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Recorder’s Office
Wal
FitzGerald
Rh. H. Henderson
Pete
Nelson
Charley Bennett
Jim Stack
Henry Dewitt
Henry Nicholson
Stack
Jim White
Allen Padmah
Newly Married Bruce Wallace Guests Arrive From Idaho
Newly married Mr and Mrs Bruce Wallace arrived on the 9 o clock train from Idaho and went to Athena after a reception held by local friends. Confederate memorial day was observed June 4 with decorations at national cemeteries and Mrs Roosevelt sent flowers for Arlington and the Confederate veterans association.
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Bruce Wallace
Idaho
Athena
Boles
Newbro’s Merpleldy Halts Dandruff, Claims Cure
Scientific advertisement proclaims dandruff as a controllable condition since Adam's era. It touts Newbro’s Merpleldy as the sole germ killer for dandruff at the scalp root, promising relief from itching and hair loss with restored growth. Samples available by mail. Detroit company listed with agents.
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Adam
Newbro
Stampa
Herplelde Co
Datroit
Mich
A. C. Koeppen & Hros
Savings inducements from Pendleton bank prompt deposits
The Commercial National Bank of Pendleton urges readers to minimize waste and maximize savings by depositing surplus funds. It promises exceptional inducements to every person who becomes a depositor, framing savings as the smarter economic move.
Milton Prohibition Wins Big In Local Option
Milton precincts North Milton South Milton and Valley vote dry by more than three to one total 398 for prohibition 110 against saloons Precinct results North Milton 79 178 South Milton 24 157 Valley 7 63 Electors show strong turnout and desire to end liquor traffic. saloon forces defended their position but failed to carry any precinct.
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North Milton
South Milton
Valley
Freewater
New Companies Formed With Over 5 Million Capital
Oregon secretary of state records show a week of incorporations totaling more than 5.0 million dollars. Domestic firms include Garvin Cyanide Extraction in Portland with 100 000 capital, Irrigon Fruit Company in Irrigon, Almaden Furnace in Prineville, Cody Lumber in Coquille, Glendale State Bank in Glendale, Dundee Orchard and Packing in Salem, Blue Grotto in Portland, and Western Loan and Savings in Portland with 6 million capital. Incorporators span E J Garvin Samuel Chaimov R W Wilbur J L Munro O Henkle E Hamilton Charles M Elking E W Barnes J M Long L J Cody M J McKenna Walter Sinclair James Winstanley Walter T Jenks Homer H Smith J H Leighton Frank Griffith George F Hubard R A Jones B E B Redfield W H Berfield G Gilbertwwon Ef G Sonnemann L K Page A E Hofer J Harding and others. Attorney in fact for Western Loan and Savings is Frank S Grant of Portland.
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W. H. Berfield
G. Gilbertwwon
Ef. G. Sonnemann
L. K. Page
A. E. Hofer
J. Harding
Dundee Orchard and Packing Company
Salem R
Capital Stock
Mayor Matlock to Nome summer Portland trip
Mayor Matlock and Mrs. Fred Lants plan a Portland summer visit with their children after attending a Lewis and Clark fair celebration in town. Matlock will depart Seattle by the first post Wednesday boat, aiming to be absent about 20 days on business.
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W. F. Matlock
Fred Leste
Portland
Tmatina
Morrow County
Matlock
Nome
Seattle
Mia
Laote
Davidson-Wattenburg Married in La Grande Home Ceremony
Robert Wattenburg and Nellie Davidson wed yesterday at the bride’s brother’s home in La Grande. The groom, a young contractor in partnership with G. L La Dow, and the bride, a school teacher who taught at Enterprise for two years, will reside on the north side of the river after arriving last night from La Grande.
Funeral Plans For Mrs Steve Hampton Delayed
Word has been received that the body of Mrs. Steve Hampton will not arrive until Friday. Consequently the funeral will most likely be held on Saturday, though definite arrangements will not be made until the wake of Mr. Hampton with the remains.
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Steve Hampton
Hampton
Sheep Purchase Adds to 13000 Strong Flock In Highlands
Hunter and Stephens bought 13 000 mixed yearlings from Wauceop and Hubbard of Mc Kay at 2 26 per head. The buyers will run the flock in summer, expanding their holdings to about 13 000 sheep in the mountains southeast of hore.
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Hunter & Stephens
Wauceop & Hubbard
McKay
Hore
Fresh California Fruit Arrives in Pendleton
First shipments of apricots and peaches from California arrived in Pendleton this morning. The fruit quality is excellent and officials say an abundant supply of fresh fruit will follow as California reports a heavy crop.
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California
Pendleton
Umatilla and Morrow County Day Excursion to Portland
Mrs W J Furnish reconsidered calling off social features for Umatilla and Morrow counties day in Portland. An enthusiastic turnout of 300 excursionists departed from the O R N depot, with a 16-car train reaching Longest Oregon crossing since the Lewis and Clark fair. Speakers, music, and a reception await in Portland, while exhibitors from Dakotas, Nebraska, and other states show off at the fair.
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W. J. Furnish
Umatilla County
Umatilla
Morrow
Portland
Exposition City
Milton
Boiita
Dave Wright
J. Melcher
Wheat
Oregon
Echo
Pendleton
Dakotas
Nebraska
St. Louis
Peanut Butcher Run In Arrest Report
One circus man did not leave with Norrie and Rowe show this morning. Leo Bloch, a peanut merchant, is in jail after being arrested last night by Marshal Coffman on orders from Chief Hunt of Portland. Bloch is wanted in Lewis and Clark sale city for larceny by batlee, accused of stealing jewelry entrusted to him. An officer will fetch him tonight following a telegram from Chief Hunt.
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Norrie & Rowe
Leo Bloch
Marshal Coffman
Chief Hunt
Portland
Bloch
Lewis and Clark
Batlee
A D T Messen ger Service Gains in May Receipts
May figures show a 260 percent surge in A D T Messenger receipts in this city, with Western Union up 33 percent for the same period. Manager Hart is praised for the strong showing. Telegraph office receipts indicate overall town business improving versus May 1906.
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Western Tinion Office
Hart
Opening furniture stock for Cambridge Idaho venture
John and Baker of Baker and Folsom travel to Portland with Henry Hainey to buy an opening furniture stock for a future furniture and undertaking business to be started at Cambridge Idaho.
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John & Baker
Baker & Folsom
Portland
Henry Hainey
Cambridge
Idaho
Henderton Appointed Deputy Marshal for Oregon District
The friends of Henderton announce his appointment as deputy marshal for the district of Oregon with an annual salary of 1200 dollars. He has begun duties, as reported by the Wallowa Democrat.
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Henderton
District of Oregon
Wallowa
Porteh Ald Meeting Notice
The regular meeting of the Parish Ald will be held tomorrow afternoon at usual time and place. Business of importance will be considered.
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Juno
Vienna Square
OWL Tea
Somach
Tallman @ Co
Smythe
Dandruff
Mercial National Bank of
Commercial Nat’] Bank
Secretary of State
Western Loan and Savings Company
Vteh
Frank S. Grant
Mayor Matlock
Mr. Matlock
Fred Lants
A. D
U. 8
Porteh Ald
Orrine
Otime
Orrine Co., Inc
Washington, D. C
Brock
McComas Co
Pendleton, Or
Boston
Roosevelt
V. Stroble
East Court Street
Conrad Platzoeder
Sullivan & Bond's
Pendleton Meat CO
Conrad Platzorder
Main Street
PHONE
Robinson
Rockford
Winslow Bros., Jewelers
Opticians
P. O. Block
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