Wenana Springs wild flowers mirror Cascade flora
Veteran Union county botanist William C. Cusick says Wenaha Springs and its basin host flora identical to the Cascade west slope and vastly different from the Blue mountains eastern slope. He travels from the Milton line north to the John Day river collecting new specimens and noting botanical curiosities for Oregon’s history. Cusick highlights locating rare plants and amassing thousands of specimens now housed in major collections.
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West Slope
Cascade Mountains
Oregon
Bingham Springs
Wenaha Springs
Littl Basin
Willamette Valley
William C. Cusick
Union County
East
Oregonian
Blue Mountains
Wenaha
Cascades
Cusick
State Line
Milton
John Day River
Cold starts and early treatment urged
The notice warns that a cold at its onset should be checked immediately to prevent it from becoming deep seated. Delaying treatment may extend suffering and add days to the illness. It stresses acting quickly at the first sign.
Name Change Decree for Mary Stanton to Mary Read
In Umatilla County Oregon the court issued a decree changing Mary Stanton to Mary Read on June 6 1908 and ordered public notice by 10 days of publication in the East Oregonian dated Pendleton June 8 1908 County Judge T P Gilliland signed the order.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Mary Stanton
Mary Read
East Oregonian
Pendleton
Sheepherder in Jail After Alleged Bear Creek Incident
Dan McKenzie, a well known sheepherder employed by Edwards for 10 months, was brought to the county jail by Sheriff Taylor after an incident with Mrs. Mary Edwards at the Edwards ranch on Bear Creek Tuesday afternoon. He admits trouble occurred but denies an assault attempt.
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Dan McKenzie
Mary Edwards
Edwards Ranch
Bear Creek
Taylor
McKenzie
Edwards
Mrs Mary Stanton Renames to Read After Divorce
Mary Stanton of Freewater will hereafter be known as Mary Read as the county court granted her petition to resume her maiden name after recently granting a decree of divorce from James Stanton.
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Mary Stanton
Freewater
Mary Read
James Stanton
Land Contest Before Joe Parkes in Justice Court
Charles A. Johnson faced contest against Chris M. Luck this morning in the justice court office as part of a land dispute proceeding led by Judge Joe Parkes.
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Joe Parkes
Justice Court
Charles A. Johnson
Chris M. Luck
Otto Rollis Initiates Proceedings Against Julia Rollis
Otto John Rollis has instituted proceedings against Julia Rollis. The woman does not reside in Umatilla county at the present time.
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Otto John Rollis
Julia Rollis
Umatilla County
Fishermen Rescued After River Accident Near Kiona
On Monday Fred Max and Ira Province were thrown from a log in the Yak ma river at Kiona by foggy conditions. Province could not swim and sank but was rescued before life was extinct.
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Yakma
Kiona
Fred Max
Ira Province
Province
Schilling's Best Tea Brought in Packages Only
Advertisement notes Schilling's Best tea is sold in packages not loose in bins and offers money back to grocers if customers are dissatisfied. The text emphasizes consumer satisfaction and retailer refund policy.
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Schilling
Republican Party Platform Pledges Labor and Commerce Policies
The platform endorses railroad rate laws and anti rebate measures, calls for interstate carrier supervision, and supports publishing tariff agreements with Interstate Commerce Commission approval. It advocates eight hour workdays, child labor safeguards, anti-contract labor laws, and equal justice for African Americans. It urges court integrity, defined injunction rules, expansion of rural free delivery, country roads, conservation, water use, and reclamation. It notes Cuban sovereignty, Philippine independence, admission of New Mexico and Arizona as states, Lincoln centennial, and a federal mining bureau.
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Interstate Commission
Republican Party
District of Columbia
United States
Philippines
New Mexico
Arizona
Change of moving pictures at Pastime and Dime
Amusements note a new film lineup at the Pastime including King’s Messenger and other titles and a lustrated song Dont Leave the Old Folks Jennie. The Dime also adds entirely new up to date pictures with further changes planned through Sunday. New illustrated songs arrive as part of the program.
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Jennie
Eagle Show Shop Announces Tomorrow and Sunday Changes
Eagle Show Shop management announces an attractive change of program for tomorrow afternoon and evening, with a further change planned for Sunday to suit Sunday crowds. The week’s pictures are current and up to date.
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Eagle Show Shop
Allen
Water cemetery needs not halt city pumping plan
The water commission and council faced a confrontation over funding a new pumping plant for cemetery water. Northwestern Gas & Electric suggested a $1500 upgrade, but officials said current pumps suffice until fall and the cemetery system will be ready by mid September. Critics claim motives to derail the cemetery watering plan, while council members insist on proceeding to beautify the cemetery and fulfill subscriptions.
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Northwestern Gas & Electric Company
Water Commission
Olney
Board of Viewers
Court Street
Popular Couple United in Marriage
Pendleton hosts a prominent wedding as Miss Effie C. Smith marries Dr. Thomas Vaughan at the bride’s family home in a well attended ceremony led by Rev. W. T. Easter. The bride, in white, and groom in black, share a brief wedding trip before returning to the city. A long guest list includes local families and business associates.
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ER. la Smith
Pendleton
Effie C. Smith
Thomas Vaughan
W. T. Easter
M. E. Church
W. C. E. Prut
Mendelsshon
Eunice Smith
Royal M. Sawtelle
Bernice Ruppe
E. A. Vaughan
Euna Smith
Royal Sawtelle
W. T. Buster
Herbert Ruppe
J. & Norvill
Minnie
More Saloons Into California Vote Results in Klamath
Final tally shows Klamath county goes dry by 81 votes while Klamath Falls votes wet by 69 yet must follow local option law and go dry. Twenty saloons and one brewery will close, with several saloon men planning to move to Dorris or cross into California to continue business.
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California
Klamath County
Satyn
Klamath Falls
Dorris
Merrillo
State Line
Band Leader Hruby Buys Idaho Ranch
Frank Hruby of St Louis father of the Hruby Brothers traveling musicians plans to move west to Idaho after his son bought a ranch near Nampa. A move to Idaho could see him directing the Boise band or taking a suitable post, as he is regarded worldwide as a premier band leader and composer and loves musical work.
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Frank Hruby
St. Louis
Hruby Brothers
Idaho
Boise Capital News
Frank Hruby, Jr
Nampa
Dr Coleman at San Jose University Geta Position
Salem news notes ex-President John H Coleman of Willamette University has received an invitation to become president of the University of the Pacific in San Jose California. The school, under the Methodist Episcopal church, has six buildings about 200 students a plant valued around 200000 dollars and endowment of 150000 dollars.
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Salem
John H. Colemain
Willamette University
University of the Pacific
The
San Jose
Cal
San Francisco
California Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Reward Offered For Blind Pig Arrests
Consternation grips Granta Pasa after Josephine County votes dry by 500. Saloonmen eye court fights but largely close their saloons. Some plan drug stores and club rooms. others will relocate.
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Granta Pasa
Josephine County
Sayn
Oregonan
Medford
Grants Pass Organizes to Enforce Local Option Law
Citizens of Grants Pass form an organization to curb illegal saloons and “blind pigs.” They have raised funds and offer a reward for testimony leading to convictions. Sheriff Russell pledges support if backed by residents to enforce the local option law in this mining town with many established saloons. A notable brick brewery run by a woman ships beer.
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Grants Pasa
Russell
Grants Pass
Shipe Butitts
Tommy Wallenberg Recovering After Dental Surgery
Tommy Wallenberg of the Peoples Warehorse force has recovered after Dr. McNabb extracted three teeth and treated a severe head pain. He is a well known resident of Umatilla county with many friends glad for his improvement.
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Tommy Wallenberg
Peoples Warehorse Force
Tommy
Dr. McNabb
Umatilla County
Simple pleasant laxative for family use
The General Demand calls for a safe known-value liquid laxative. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle, effective remedy trusted by physicians and the Well Informed. Buy genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from reputable druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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