Pioneers Hold Polk County Reunion and Local News Briefs
A diverse set of brief items from Aberdeen to Albany notes a Polk County pioneer reunion ending successfully, a 13 year old shot in Walla Walla, a trial in Albany for suspected spousal poisoning, and growing land registrations in the Crow Reservation. Also reported are funeral directors’ convention in Walla Walla, Walter Ralston founder of Lebanon, a Portland jewelry robbery, Daughters of the Confederacy expanding, and notable speeches at a Bryan reception in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Aberdeen
Wash
Walter Vernon
Himsr E Waceraff
Albany
Washington
Walla Walla
BH. & Edklox
Philadelphia
Witter M. Ralston
Linn County
Lebanon
Epiccops Church
Daughters of the Confederacy
Order
Bryan
Madison Square Garden
New York
Europe
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Pressente Greene
Gaynor
Savannah Harbor
Hotel Arrivals List From St George Reflects Travelers
The hotel register for Hotel St George shows a long list of arriving guests from many cities. Notable names include Mark Meacock from Gresham and L Herr-Tan of Portland, with travelers continuing from Denver Omaha Walla Walla and beyond. The crowd includes J McNaught Hermiston Nora Springs and Mrs Valencia San Francisco among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
Mark Meacock
Gresham
L. Herr- Tan
Portland
Waite
Mogan
J. W. Baker
Portlands
B. Tramtull
George A. James
Fred Hamlton
George F. Stathers
Denver
TF Brown
Omaha
J. Tethers
E. G. Rouree
Walla Walla
I. A. Lorette Chicazo
Sef Harris
George McGivers
Spokane
J. F. McNaught
Hermiston
McNaught
Caldwell
Willam Trann
Alex Shaw
Union
H. Harldey
Bolae
R. Roder
Deutsch
Salt Lake City
J. Clarke
Nora Springs
Ed Boswell
Enterprise
Diamond ring reward after grain search by lanterns
New York dispatch reports four men will receive a $1000 reward after a systematic lantern search through grain uncovered a diamond ring valued at $26,000 once belonging to Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney. The ring was found after extensive daybreak searches around the lawn with light from street corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Payne Whitney
William ©. Whitney
Canal Delaware and Chesapeake Canal enlarge plan debated
Congressman Burton of Delaware seeks a $10,000 appropriation for a survey to enlarge the old Sasaafras canal connecting Delaware and Chesapeake bays for government use. He cites 16,000,000 tons freight and notes historic surveys dating to 1674, with the canal opened 1824 and eventual aims to shorten Atlantic coastal shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware& Chesapeake Canal
Atlantic Coast
Delaware
Chesapeake Bays
Burton
United States
Congress
New Harbor of Refuge
Nativicote River
Mary Land
Madison
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
A classic 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a guaranteed treatment for catarrh, claiming it cures a constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The copy promises testimonials and a $100 reward for proving otherwise, and encourages purchasing other Hall products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cclenre
Hall
Wall
Tecumoniala
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Washings Without Water For Dandruff Remedies
An article argues against using soapless washes and hair tonics to treat dandruff and baldness. It promotes a genuine scalp remedy that targets the parasite feeding on hair roots, claiming exclusive efficacy and warning against products like cantharides and vaseline. Detroit supplier Moeppen Bros. advertises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhro
Sam Lerpile
Detroit
Mich
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Fair Store
Northwest News
Crow Reservation
Jaeger Bros
Morrison Street
General News
H. Harriman
Alaska
Hhe
Arden, SY
James Locks
John Walthow
Fos
Arapahoe
Srape
Fla
Knox
Barker & Piiter
Condon
Lambe
Lost Valley
Possil Journal
Jaret Hogan
Bellevue Hospital
C. K. Stein
Chicago
T. Nester
Surbuck
L. Rathburn
Starbuck
J. Sullivan
F. Cc. True
T. J. Matlock
Heppner
K. BE. Have
C. F. McDononsh
Davenport
Mre. Proebatel
Weerton
Margaret Proebster
Weston
P. Hayden
Walla Wala
Kennedy
Tallman & Co
Tobactco
Hunting & C
Hartford
Conn
Thomas Cullen
Everett
Frank Jones
la Machiniet
Oregon
The
Pendleton Drug Co
Sissafras"” Canal
Reyold
Penneviverin
Maryland
Battimore
Capes
Virginia
Delaware & Chempeake Canal
Alexander
Aixminster
Brussels
Cote
St. Clair
Lewis Hunter
St. George Hotel
Co. E. Bowlsby
J Hardwick
Pawndroker and
Money Loaner
Rowman Building
Railroad Street
C. E. Bowlsby
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. 5. Byers
Prorrietoe
Court House
Pendicton
Frank B. Clapton
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
North British & Mercantile Insurance Co
Royal Insurance Co
Alliance Assurance Co
Indy
East Oregonian
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