Three Cash Awards Promised by East Oregonian
The East Oregonian announces three cash awards to youths eighteen and older for largest amount of contributions to the paper during a specified period starting January 1, 1880. Donors in gold coin will be offered and funds will be kept by the office until sale proceeds are distributed. Participants may open personal accounts. those receiving commissions may not compete for the awards.
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East Oregonian
Llanse
East AN
NLAN
Sules
East A&n
Secretary of State
Sam. P
Walla Walla
Red” Lobenstein
East Durgoxtan
Enthusiastic Pendleton Board of Trade Meets Again
The Board of Trade held a full meeting with members Marston Sharon Hunt and others, discussing O W T railroad subsidy needs, depot grounds, and river crossing costs. A committee was appointed to study terms and report next meeting, while a plan to advertise the town and sell lots was approved with funding from dues and member assessments.
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Board of Trade
Reece
H. W. Wheeler
BE. C. Wheeler
R. Alexander
Lot Livermore
J. H. Turner
8. Rothcchild
J. E. Bean
Thomas Fite Gerald
W. F. Matlock
William Martin
Robert Sargent
Wirt Minor
W. T P. Chalk
J. P
Pendleton
Wild Horse
Hunt
Mr. Marston
Marston & Sharon
Despaine
James Wheelan
Jacob Frazer
Burroughs& Kinney
F. M. Cohn & Co
Water theft suspected in Walla Walla and Pendleton area
The Walla Walla Journal reports residents are believed to steal about 200,000 gallons daily, including street sprinklers, with Pendleton also noted for a culture favoring pure water despite theft concerns.
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Walla Walla
Daily East Oma journal subscription drive begins in Pendleton
Mr George an experienced agent starts a campaign to distribute the Daily East Oma g on in Pendleton today. Mr Bradley will seek subscriptions Friday and continue thereafter urging readers to participate. The publisher asks kindness to solicitors and promises a fair exchange for subscriptions valuing the paper as a necessity that will endure.
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Mr. George
Pendleton
Bradley
East Omgaonian
Harvests and health mix in Pine City notes
Reports show heavy wheat losses but renewed planting of barley and alfalfa. Stock remains strong, scarlet fever appears locally, and J W Swensen returns from Walla Walla after treatment. A child accidentally swallows lye and recovers. tax concerns and a call for a new court house rise amid county needs.
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Pendleton
Wheeler
Wee
EF “Ler
Portland
Lee Wheeler
Walla
W. F. Butcher Cantus
Indeey
Davies the
Prospect Farm
Walla Union
J. N. Bell
Elin County
Kansas
H. V. Scott
M. Smith
Baker City
Villard House
Taylor
Jones & Co
St. Louis
Ork
J. W. Swensen
Walla Walla
Pine City
Mr. Kamye
KR. N. Stanfield
Court House
Wacquire
Tyee
Hyack Mamoke
Illabe
Noruina
Monarch of Insurance Firms Hartford Ad Prompts Business Scrutiny
A Daily East Oregonian notice touts Hartford Insurance as a dependable, nationwide company. Belden & Cofran and others are highlighted as reputable agents promoting its services and reliability for coverage and prompt claims.
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Reliable Hartford Insurance Company
East Oregonian
Belden & Cofran
Dan Prentees
Pendleton Public School Shows Strong Growth Under Royal
The Pendleton public school led by Professor Royal and five teachers reports excellent progress with larger winter attendance across departments. Pupil counts by branch rise with first and second readers near 80, and salaries listed for Royal and staff. District age data from 1880 to 1887 shows steady population increases.
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Pendleton Public School
Professor Royal
Pendleton
Royal
Ling
Metholla
M. G. Royal
W. L. German
Misa Emma Anthony
Bertha Hexter
Misa Ritner
F. D. Hasbrouck
Ono
Baker City Democrat mining report from Granite creek district
Andy Eliot reports mines in Granite creek district look well with substantial winter work. Ore shipments began this season and soon ore will be hauled to Baker for reduction. Four white companies operate on North Fork and about fifty China companies work through the river boxes at one dollar per day each. most can return to work around March.
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Mise Martin
Milton
George Kelly
Walla Walla
Richard Bellew
Rich” Jenkins
Thompson
Ohio
W. W. Dashmar
G. W. Hunt
Oregon & Washington Territory Railroad Company
Umatilla River
Main Street
Jessie Starkweather
Chicago
Miss Jessie
L. B. Nash
Ted
Jacob Frazer
J. C. Long
Pendleton Manufacturing Company
J. B. Ray
2. Houser
Henry Stover
Walsa W
Weston
Centerville
Pendleton
Baker City
Andy Eliot
Granite Creed
Wineter
Baker
North Fork
Looney & Co
Gallagher's
Kinsley
Ciurtridge
China
Lecture on Phrenology by Professor Morris at Opera House
Professor Morris presents a lecture on phrenology in education business partners helping prevention of insanity and criminal management. The expert physiognomist will read faces and heads of six volunteers from the audience. Lecture starts at 7 50 PM with free admission. Private examinations run 1 to 6 PM Friday.
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Morris
Opera Hous
Park Concert Plan for Pendleton Ground Work
Mr W B Fletcher proposes a summer plan to fence the park grounds and erect a band stand for concerts to support park development. If approved, he will host a series of Sunday after noon or evening concerts with proceeds after expenses aiding park improvements. He argues a fence is needed and a modest start this year could draw generous local support.
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W. BD. Fletcher
Pendleton
Grave Unearths Skeleton at Dayton Intersection
W E Mc Glothlin while hauling dirt at Main and Fourth streets in Dayton uncovered a human skeleton three to four feet beneath the surface. No box or basket was found though stakes marked each end of the grave. Crowds gathered amid speculation over the deceased’s nationality, with rumors ranging from Indian to Chinese, and a storyteller recalling Oregon volunteers in Whitman massacre era.
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Columbia Chronicle
W. E. McGlothlin
Main
Fourth Streets
Dayton
Oregon Volunteers
Aea
Whitman
Sumner Howard Refuses Sale in Murder Case Retainer
Sumner Howard, former Michigan House speaker and Arizona lawyer, accepted a retainer in a murder case last fall. Recently offered 35000 for the stock, he declined to part with it.
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Sumner Howard
Michigan
Arizona
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