Personal mentions roll through Pendleton scene
John Adams arrived from his ranch near Adams. Echo justice of the peace Pendleton visitor Louis Scholl Jr. Ukiah man W. C. Allison visited from the southern end of Umatilla county. William McDonald returned to Portland after a brief stay with local friends. Albert W. Warner, notable Freewater woman, making a brief Pendleton visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Adams
Louis Scholl, Jr
Justice of the Peace
Pendleton
Ukiah
Umatilla
William McDonald
Portland
Albert W. Warner
Freewater
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Child Health
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults, urging mothers to seek the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company. The piece also includes a local roundup of residents visiting Pendleton and area towns, mentioning several names and occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Han
Woolgrowers urged to wait for higher wool prices
National Wool Warehouse and Storage Co of Chicago sent night telegraphs urging caution to Northwest woolgrowers amid an upward trend in markets. They warned contracting now is speculative and that more competition and higher prices are expected as West buyers seek wool to hedge future advances. London reports continued buying and firm sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Wool Warehouse and Storage Co
Chicago
Northwest
West
London
Lost Near Pilot Rock Reward For Return
10¢ lost near Pilot Rock. Be sure to return to this office for a reward. Wanted position on ranch by competent man and wife. References furnished. Inquire 409 FE Court St. Man and wife seek farm work with twenty years of experience and machinery knowhow. J A Evans Beaver Hotel Portland Oregon. Mother and daughter seek household charge on farm. Will pay board or help with work. Inquire M office. Exchanged by mistake on Walla Walla train Pendleton March 7 leather suitcase belongs to Rev G W Kennedy The Dalles. Suitcase is at baggage room O W F H & N depot Pendleton Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
Beaver
Court St
J. A. Evans
Beaver Hotel
12Th
Marshall Portland
Ore
East
Walla Walla
Pendleton
G. W. Kennedy
Dalles Oregon
Oregon
Fresh milch cows and various ads from Pendleton Oregon
Classified notices include milch cows for sale by Gritman Brothers, help wanted at East Oregonian office and Headlight Restaurant, Whipple piano tuner relocation, rental listings for rooms and furnished apartments on Court street, two modern cottages on East Court, Walters Mill inquiries, Mark Moorhouse Co rentals, and Penland Bros transfer services. Also horse and mule sales, housecleaning help, pine papers sale, and an organized long distance auto truck business for sale with two Packard trucks. Includes contact directions and office addresses in Pendleton Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inquire
Gritman Brothers
East Oregonian
Whipple
Perkins Avenue
Porrent—& Room
Raley Street
Walters Mill
Clome
Court Street
Mark Moorhouse Co
Kirkpatrick Bros
Pendleton
Oregon
Chas
Rohrman
East Court Street
Main Street
Walters’ Mill
Penland. Bros
Bendregon
People Who Believe Everything They Hear
A witty aphorism notes that gullibility may be softened by a lack of hearing, suggesting caution in accepting every spoken claim without scrutiny.
Pendleton Electric Supply House Ad
Pendleton Electric Supply House offers a full line of Sunbeam Mazda Lamps. Try a Mazda and save on your electric current. Estimates given on electrical work. Motors, dynamos and electric fans. 118 W. Court Street. Phone 446.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Don’t Ask Your Telephone To Order Meat Safely
An early ad claims a misread phone order tactic avoiding taint risk. It promises you’ll get more meat for less money by asking for 444 and mentions government inspected meats. The tone imitates a sales pitch from a vintage classifieds page.
Notice to Children Warns Against Skates in Pendleton
Public advisory from the Pendleton police chief and street committee warns all children to avoid using roller skates on paved streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Chief of Police
aAdyv
Land for sale near Malheur county Oregon
Opportunity to acquire 160 acres of fine land in Malheur county Oregon. Almost level soil and excellent potential with water from the Owyhee project. Desert land entry possible, residence not required. Price five dollars per acre cash. value could reach fifty dollars per acre once water is assured. Act quickly address Box 411 Ontario Oregon Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malheur County
Oregon
Ontario
Thly Closet Keeps Cleaning Utensils Handy
Screw eyes placed in the tops of broom and mop handles let them hang on hooks outside closets. This neatens and organizes cleaning tools, as described in Woman's Magazine.
Bill Ratification Hinted By House Committee Action
Washington March 15 The amendment to ratify the fisheries treaty with Canada would lift the trap net fishing ban and a joint committee plans a deeper probe into the issue Chairman Flood expects to bring up the bill in the House It has already cleared the Senate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
United States
House
Ginmittes
Flood
Senate
Vanderbilt will leaves $20 million to widow and daughter
The will of George H. Vanderbilt filed for probate in New York leaves his estate, estimated at 20 million dollars, to his widow and his only daughter Corvelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George H. Vanderbilt
Corvelia
Mexican Bandits Shoot and Kill an Engineer
Engineer Arthur Fisher was shot and killed by four masked Mexican bandits at Manilas near Peoria while he refused to guide them through town on a Northwestern freight car. The crew phoned in details as a posse from Princeton pursued the fugitives, two bandits were wounded, one fatally, another escaped, and a fourth was cornered in a field with lynching threats if captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Mar
Arthur Fisher
Manilas
Here
Princeton
Sheffield
Kootenal County Votes Dry By 405 Majority
Coeur d Alene Waho March 123 Kootenal county one of the largest communities in Northern Italia voted dry by 405 majority according to unofficial returns. Twenty four saloons six wholesale liquor houses and one brewery must close within 96 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeur D'Alene
Waho
Worth Knowing Household Hints From The Washington Herald
Practical home tips on greasing sots and kettles before cooking to prevent staining, painting bureau interiors to keep drawers fresh, beating carpets on bed springs for a professional look, interchanging utensils for efficiency, cleaning black chip hats with restrained sweet oil and velvet, and tips for removing broken yolk from whites using warm water and a cloth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Heralt
Greenery for the Household Seeds Surprise
A contributor recalls sowing seeds sent as a gift that grew into delicate green sprouts. Seed costs and foreign import trouble are noted, and the plants resembled lentils from the pantry. The planter used the same care as other seeds and observed similar results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Housekeeping
Pendleton Common Council Approves Vincent Street Improvement
At a March 11 1914 meeting the Pendleton Common Council adopted resolutions directing the city Surveyor to file plans and specifications for improving a portion of Vincent Street from the south end. The notice outlines the street project details and official actions taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
City of
Pendleton
Vincent Street
Pendleton street paving district plan approved
The Common Council approves plans by City Surveyor Geary Kimbrell for gravel bitulithic pavement on portions of Vincent Court Alta and Lee Streets plus associated curb and improvements. It creates Improvement District No. and lays assessments on benefited parcels with detailed boundary description in Pendleton Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Vincent Street
City of
Pendleton
Alta Street
Market Street
Lee Street
Umatilla
Astern
Court Steet
Tinatilla
Eald
Geary Kimbrell
Recorder
Oregon
Court House Block
Mull Block
Lot 7
L L Mann For Sheriff In Umatilla County
L L Mann declares his candidacy for sheriff of Umatilla County. He pledges personal attention to office work, enforcement of Oregon laws including bootlegging gambling and prostitution, and will run the sheriff’s office on business principles with economy as a taxpayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Frank Sloan
Paradise
West End
Thomas Delancey
West Webb Street
Henry J. Taylor
Pendleton
Sulste
Wee
Pendigton
Jooking Mae
J. Morten
Helix
Oregon Motor Garage
Umatilla
State of
Oregon
Pendleton Oregon Reservation addition survey description
A long legal description details parcel lines and angles across multiple blocks in Pendleton Oregon, mapping center lines and boundaries from Clockes through Byer's Park additions to Jacob's addition, noting distances and directions, levee toe, and street lines. It concludes with a resolution directing publication of the surveyor's estimate and notice in the city records and local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reservation
Pendleton
Oregon
N. W
Said Reservation
Sn.ur
Bald Reservation
Mission Street
Court Street
Summer Street
Point Street
Co. W. ER. and
N. Co
S. E
Transit Street
Lewis Street
Ety &N Co
Sald Railroad
S&s F
Dee
N. E
Byer’s Park
Jacob
Umatilla
Anid
Anid Block
S. W
Mill Street
Coury Street
Vincent Street
Portice
Pendletote Oregon
City Recorder
Pynillefen
Orewenr
Thomas Fitz Grr
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Scott
Joe T. Hinkle
Hermiston
D. McLoughlin
N. P
Pasco
John Behrens
Henry Hendrickson
John Bannister
Weston
Howard
Ed Starcher
H. M. Cockburn
Milton
J. Campbell
H. KR. Newport
Thorn Hollow
News OF
S. J. Campbell
Campbell
Holt Manufacturing Company
E. J. Smith
Bk. L. Smith Co
Walla Walla, Wash
Union Ccounties
Thomas Robertson
Farmers’ Union Grain Agency
Myrick
Steve Hampton
Hhe
Frank A. Gaines
Schmelzer Manufacturing Company
Davie
Myrick and
Fulton
Horste
Harry E. Pinkerton
Northwest Branch
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Nolin
To &. T. Hughes
Harney County
Antone Kotke
B. Caw
Roe
Vanderbilt
Havana
CPN
M-A-Gunst &coMine
Kootenal County
Trey
Wohlenberg Department Store
L. L. Mann
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