Wheat outlook bright despite dry spells in Northwest
Freight agent E A McKenna says wheat prospects are strong across Umatilla county and eastern Washington. He notes some drought effects in Eureka flat and Palouse yet predicts ample tonnage and good crops in Athena and Weston districts. Hay crops remain sizable where weather has dried fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. McKenna
Northern Pacific
Inland Empire
Umatila County
Eastern
Washington
Northwest
Eureka Flat
Palouse
Umatilla County
Northern
Pacific
Athena
Weston
Umatilla
Cold starts demand early care and vigilance
Cold warnings urge immediate action at onset to prevent deep seated illness. Delaying treatment even by an hour risks greater suffering and longer cure, urging readers to take prompt steps now.
Mary Stanton Name Change Decreed to Read
In Umatilla County Oregon the court changes Mary Stanton s name to Mary Read and orders public notice by 16 days publication in the East Oregonian. Dated Pendleton June 1908 signed County Judge T P Gilliland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla County
Mary Stanton
Mary Read
East Oregonian
Pendleton
Lucky Runaway St George Buss Team Dashes Then Returns
A St George hotel day team and a crowd of onlookers caused a lively scene in the early morning as the wagon, driven by a missing driver, rolled four blocks along Main to Webb and back toward town. D Wattle in his express wagon followed, while about fifty onlookers chased on foot and by wheel. A man leaped onto the wagon near the Sloan blacksmith shop at Ala and Cottonwood and halted the run before Main street. No buckles were broken nor horses harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George Hotel
Main
Webb
D. Wattle
Alita
Sloan Blacksmith Shop
Ala and
Cottonwood
Main Street
Camp gear issue prompts company drill night
Captain Dan P. Smythe of company L urges all members to attend drill tonight. Ponchos shelter halves blankets and camp equipment for the Bean creek rendezvous will be issued. Men to drill in khaki uniforms with blue shirts and not blouses. An outing at Bingham Springs may be decided tonight. every member should be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan P. Smythe
Bean Creek
Bingham Springs
Patriot societies form February 13 1898 association overview
The text notes a February 13 1898 formation of a patri otic societies association organized by individual members and flag committee members. Col Ralph Earl Prime of Yonkers New York serves as president with Admiral Dewey and Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles among vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pletely
Col
Ralph Earl Prime
Yonkers, N. Y
Admiral Dewey
Nelson A. Milas
Wilson Captures Bad Check Artist in Waltsburg Case
Deputy Bert Wilson arrested T. B. Newton at nightfall, on a charge of passing bogus checks. Newton, accused in Waltsburg Washington, was taken to Walla Walla on the noon train with Sheriff Haviland. Newton, young and well dressed, held several counterfeit checks. some may have been exchanged for real currency in Walla Walla and Waltshure, though no losses were reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Newton
Waltsburg
Wash
Bert Wilson
Walla Walla
Haviland
Wilson
Newton
H Walla Walla
Waltshure
Molstrom Remains Interred After Delayed Funeral
The pioneer farmer Henry Molstrom aged 58 years was buried in Olney cemetery after a delay caused by an undiggable rock and the sexton using explosives to finish the grave. He came to Umatilla county 22 years ago from Finland and leaves a wife, eight children, and eight grandchildren. The service was by Rev. Andrew Jacobson at the Lutheran church of Greasewood, with a large gathering at Tuve Nelson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Molstrom
Despain Gulch
Olney
Melstrom
Umatilla County
Finland
United States
John
Abe Molstrom
Myrick Station
D. H. Nelson
Mamie Molstrom
Anna Littlejohn
Yuba City
Cal
Hattie Benson
Will
Henry Melstrom
Pendleton Wing in Great Game at Matlock Grounds
Pendleton wins 3 to 3 in ninth with Conrad delivering the decisive hit as Pendleton defeats Baker City at Matlock grounds. Rubin pitched well and both teams played strong defense amid dust and wind. Baker City had late threats but Pendleton held on for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Rubin
Fung
Matlock Grounds
Pendleton
Raker City
la Grande
Boewer
Baker
Quiet School Election Keeps Board Seats Unchanged
The annual school election was held yesterday from 2 to 6 pm. Dr. C. J. Smith was unanimously reelected to the board to succeed himself with only 22 votes cast and one discarded for improper marking. The board includes Dr. C. J. Smith E. L. Smith Joseph V. Tallman J. D. Maloney and Lee Teutsch. E. L. Smith will be chairman for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Smith
Dr. Smith
E. L. Smith
Joseph V. Tallman
J. D. Maloney
Lee Teutsch
Flag Day Observance Postponed Across City
Flag Day passed largely unnoted yesterday as most residents did not reflect on the national emblem. The true anniversary was June 14 but Sunday observances were shifted to Monday. The American Flag association began with a plan dated July 15, 1897, forming a national group to promote the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Flag Association
Grocer Promises Refund If Customer Returns Item
A local grocer offers to refund customers who return a package labeled Schilling's Best with proof of purchase. The notice urges patrons to bring the item and receipt to the store for full reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling
Umatilla County Men Ordered to Appear for Federal Arraignment
Colonel J H Raley and fellow Umatilla county men indicted for conspiracy to defraud Indian lands have been notified to appear before the federal court in Portland on June 22 for arraignment. It is unlikely any cases will be reached at the next term. demurrers and other dictatory tactics will be observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Raley
Umatilla County
Government of
Indian Lands
Portland
Eugene telephones rebound after saloon closures
The city faces a telephone decline as saloons close on July 1 with about 40 lines removed. In 1907 Eugene saw 90 lines shut after prohibition, later recovered to 120 new phones in two months. Manager Marston remains confident the loss will be offset and more lines added once prohibition starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Maraton
Conductors Change On Pendleton Huntington Run
Due to the illness of Mrs. J L McCrary wife of Conductor J L McCrary on the Pendleton Huntington passenger run of the O R N Conductor Fred Waffle was called to Huntington last evening and Harry Fowler takes Mr Waffle’s Pilot Rock branch run for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McCrary
Pendleton- Huntington
Fred Waffle
Huntington
Harry Fowler
Mr. Waffle
Pilot Rock
Pioneer wood dealer Bryson returns to Meacham after Fresno visit
J M Bryson owner of a California fruit tract arrived back in Meacham last night after five months in Fresno. He purchased 90 acres 25 miles from Fresno and plans to plant corn this year before switching to fruit next year. He hopes the venture yields a fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
J. M. Bryson
Meacham
Fresno
Cal
Bryson
Assin City
Government official considers Pendleton HQ move
George S. Reeves of the United States Department of Agriculture visits Pendleton on official business. He heads the grain inspection department covering all Pacific states and says Pendleton is the most central location. If satisfactory arrangements are made he may move his family and office to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Reeves
United States Department of Agriculture
Pullman
Pendleton
Grain Inspection Department
Pacific States
Butler Buys 30 Horsepower Pope Hartford Automobile
Engineer Scott Butler of the Pendleton Spokane passenger run on the Co R N bought a 30 horsepower five passenger Pope Hartford auto from Will Coy Implement Co. The latest model is attractive and durable, arriving in a large shipment from the east last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Scott Butler
Pendleton-Spokane
Pope- Hartford
Wiilcoy Implement Company
Funeral for Henry Schomburg This Evening
Henry Schomburg, who died at Cayuse station on June 10, will be buried at Baker and Folsom's undertaking parlors at 7 pm this evening under Eagles auspices. All Order members urged to attend.
Carload of Beds for Rader Furniture Dealership
M A Rader a noted furniture dealer received a carload of iron bedsteads from the Northern Pacific last evening and laborers are busy today setting them up for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Rader
Pacific
OR&N Pay Day Sends $16,000 To City Workers
On June 16 O R and N distributed about $16,000 in pay to employees working in the city after checks arrived from Portland this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
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Standard Grocery Co
Court St
Golden Rule
Whee Belt
F&s
Tallman & Co
T. P. Gilliland
St. George Buss
Molstrom
RHS Baker
McCool-Conrad
Spokane—Tacoma
Spokane
Seattle—Seattle
Butte
Wallia Walla
P.C
Baker City
DR. C. 7. Smith
Dominion
Calgary Alberta
Western Canada
Calgary
Jonathan Johnston
United States Depository
Max Baer
Boston
City Property
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court St
Pendleton, Ore
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