City Brevities and Local Advertisements
A collage of local notices including Demott Grocery ads selling Haviland china dry wood and seed potatoes, rooms for rent, cottages for rent, transfer services by Stansberry and Milne, fruit tree sales, large house rentals near Court house, garden plows, wheat land for rent near Helix and Echo, and a home sign painting course by F R Peale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Court
Demott's
East Oregonian Office
Stansberry & Milne
Long Street
Court House
Haviland
Demmett's
Libel suit against Spokane Spokesman-Review affirmed
M H Whitehouse, Spokane pioneer, sued the Spokane Spokesman-Review for damages over a July 14 1904 article claiming he obtained a license to wed Clara Reed and that something prevented the marriage. The suit was dismissed in the lower court and the supreme court affirmed the judgment with one cause of action dismissed for lack of malice.
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Spokane Spokesman-Review
M. H. Whitehouse
Spokane Pioneer
Tacoma
Whitehouse
Clara B. Reed
Orien
Supreme Court
Handwriting Experts Weigh In on Postal Card Feat
The East Oregonian reports James W. Bowers wrote 6431 words on a postal card with pen and ink. Mrs J L Carroll possesses a booklet showing old schoolmate Mrs Lillie B E Taylor of Des Moines wrote 10698 words on a postal card and 420 words on a five cent piece in 1897, with Carroll praising Taylor’s work as unmatched in modern times.
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James W. Bowers
East Oregonian
Bowers
J. L. Carroll
Lillie BE. Taylor
Des Moines
Town
Carroll
People’s Choice and Statement No 1 Endorsements
George W Dixon editor of the Canby Tribune declares candidacy for representative on the Republican ticket in Clackamas County. He supports Statement No 1 and pledges to back the people's choice for United States senator if nominated and elected. Also, B F Jones of Polk County signs Statement No 1 and will vote for the people’s choice for senator.
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George W. Dixon
Canby Tribune
Canby
Dixon
Clackamas County
United States
B. F. Jones
Polk County
Pendleton Delegates Head to Freewater Convention
A group of Pendleton Sunday school delegates left on the noon train to attend a convention in Freewater this afternoon and tomorrow. The East Oregonian lists a large county turnout and notes the program promises varied events and notable speakers including Frank K. Welles, Mrs. A. J. Owen, Mrs. S. K. Yates, Stanley Yates, Rev. R. E. Storey, Rev. Levi Johnson, and Rev. C. A. Shipp among others.
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Pendleton
Freewater
East Oregonian,s
Frank K. Welles
A. J. Owen
S. K. Yates
Stanley Yates
W. L. van Nuys
Myrtle Walker
R. E. Storey
Fh. A. Wilcox
Jonathan Quick
E. Baltemore
Clara Hartwell
Mises Fern Edwards
A. F. May
Roy Rowland
Euniee Smith
Gladys Hamiley
Levi Johnson
C. A. Shipp
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised with 100 Dollar Reward
The notice offers a hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure not relieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes testimonials from well known local dealers and claims the product is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Medicine for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Ding, Ittesen & Era Wholesale
All Ar
Ake Hall
Mila
Will Lecture Friday Night at Freewater on Sunday School Success
Rev C A Phipps, state Sunday school worker, attending the Umatilla County Sunday School convention at Freewater, will lecture at the Presbyterian church Friday evening on the subject Sunday School Success. He is a successful worker and will give an interesting talk. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Phipps
Umatilla County
Freewater
Presbyterian Church
Attachment Suit Filed by Sharon and Eddings
Attorneys Carter and Smythe announce a suit for attachment against W. C. Fitzpatrick seeking $194.05 plus interest for goods purchased and unpaid. The action anchors on an unpaid account and requests attachment as remedy.
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Sharon & Eddings
Carter & Smythe
W. C. Fitzpatrick
Local visitors and business travelers fill the city
A stream of visitors from Hermiston Athena La Grande and beyond filled the city today. Notables include H C Clark J Fritz Mrs Cox Mra Stiles attorney Wilson editor Baker and others visiting on brief trips for trading business and civic duties. Local officials like Dr Godwin Dr Lieuallen and Captain Bowe were noted among movers and shakers accompanying a marriage and upcoming Sunday school event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Clark
Hown
F. Wilson
Athena
J. Stiles
la Grande
M. Strodecker
Hermiston
C. E. Baker
Hermiston Herald
C. BE. Baker
Kellogg
S. A. Lowell
Freewater
D. H. Bayne
Adame
Portland
T. Godwin
2. H. Handy
Order of Lady Maccabees
A. L. Richardson
N. K. West
Bowe
Salvation Army
Dalles
Envoy Demke
Praise for Washington State college pest control effort
C L Smith of Spokane lauded Washington State College for its horticulture department work against the San Jose scale and codling moth. He told business leaders that, due to college guidance, Inland Empire fruit growers enjoy fewer worms, healthier crops, and Washington apples gaining recognition in world markets.
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San Jose
United States
Washington State College
Department of
C. L. Smith
Spokane
Washington
Fruit box supply talks in La Grande visit
J L Taylor of Delta Colorado, a representative of the Delta and Grand Junction fruit growers associations, has been in La Grande assessing prospects for next year. He says 90 to 100 carloads of box material are needed for orchards and canneries, and his trip seeks pricing and order details from local mills.
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J. l. Taylor
Delta
Cole
la Grande
The
Wells named administrator for James H. Wells estate
T B Wells was appointed administrator of the estate of James H Wells, as recorded in a local probate notice. The appointment confirms the executor responsible for settling debts and distributing assets under the state probate provisions.
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T. B. Wells
James H. Wells
Peach Crop Ruined Signal of Approaching Spring
A reader notes that the saying spring is near comes when someone declares the peach crop ruined, a tongue in cheek observation linking seasonal expectation to agricultural disappointment.
Rawhide bonanza draws miners to new Nevada camp
Rawhide in Esmeralda county grows fast with population around 8000 as 60 plus autos haul prospectors and freight from Fallon to Rawhide. Denver and eastern operators arrive, 180 wooden buildings and 2700 tents in use, more under construction. Rich telluride and rhyolite finds along Balloon Hill and Tiger lease suggest permanency despite early doubts. A mill is to be completed within three weeks, after which payrolls begin. Also notes include Mrs. Selkirk Norton available for engagements and Stephane Lausanne arriving in New York for four months study.
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Reno
Nev
Rawhide
Bonanza
Fallon
Schurz
New York
Philadelphia
Denver
Colorado
Esmeralda County
Klondike
Goldfield
Tonopah
Bullfrog
Nevada
Blakesley
Balloon Hill
Tiger
Royal
Murray and
Kearns
Well Known People Promote Health Through Mi O Na Tablets
An article touts Mi O Na stomach tablets as a universal cure for digestion disorders and general health decline. Tallman and company claim many cures, offer a 50 cent box guarantee, and promise a money back refund if it does not fulfill stated claims.
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Miona
Tallman and Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Matzen
Alexander Dep't Store
China
Demott’s
Gidion Brown
Madison Street
Oregon
Helix
Echo
F. R. Peale
Lane
Signa
Lowa Tis
Freewater Meeting
Kobppens
Lorne Armstrong
J. H. Young
G. W. Young
F. A. Lieuallen
City
Adams
Ethel
Henry Bayne
F. W. Gains
Bowman Hotel
Bugs
Willie
Big Hush
Selkirk Norton
Sehmidt
Stephane Lausanne
le Matin
Paris
Jean Morris Ellis
Christian Church
Ellie
New Horticultural Insurance
T L. Dunsmore
John Pemberton
Horticultural Fire Relief Association
New Insurance Association
Sateni
Hera
Charter Oak
Graham Furniture Co
Main St
Frank B. Clopton & Co
E. Court, St., Pendleton, Ore
the Fair Dep’t. Store
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