Pendleton News in Brief Reforms and Local Moves
Marriage license issued for Edward Rema tin of Umatilla and Minnie Bernita Shaw of Echo. Bud Cornfield obtains permit to move a house on Johnson to Ann Streets. Government sets date for Indian tenant draw at Umatilla agency. Institute date changed to April 14 for Keho teachers. Judgments awarded in circuit court for 230 and 369.90 plus costs. Tearing down old Cottonwood Street building near. Shaefer jewelry vault torn down and sold. Pendleton Odd Fellows to visit Adams lodge with Grand Master’s representative. Mrs. Frank Griggs rushed to St Anthony’s. Commissioner Wollk recovers from typhoid. C Bradley of Portland arrives for Pendleton Lodge visit. Moving pictures to be shown at high school. Clean-Up Days scheduled for March 29-30 with curbside trash pickup. Harry Armstrong escaped from hospital. to be placed in Eastern Oregon State Hospital. Ung D Goney arrested on arrival. connected to Billy Pag case. Naval cadet corps discussed. potential Pendleton unit with sample outfit received.
Notice of street improvement in Pendieren area
Public notice records a Common Council decision on March 14 1817 to improve Mall Street from Jackson Street north to Wilcon Street by excavation and paving with concrete gutters and gravel base, with cost estimates, assessment plan, and annexment district creation for funding. The document cites the city surveyor and Mayor, plans filed March 14 1017, and outlines assessment of parcels to bear costs and lien provisions.
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Sturret
Notich
Benilenon
Belen
Pondidina
iMereh
Camamon Council
Miarvey Orto Mencini
Common Council
Common Council of
St Heoniin
Laprore
Jackson Street
Wilcon Treet
Peremme
Wei Adel
Gm Crete Guilers
Dich
Fintalind Apm
Arcortuney
Mall Street
Finary Klenhiewtt
Sy Sorveror
Ian Aet
Pendieren
Moerobhig
No Roller Skates on Malo Streets Sparks Merchant Complaint
Merchants allege roller kites are vandalizing property and injuring glues prisms as enforcement plans bar children from sidewalks inside the fire limits. Fire limits extend to Garden Street west to midway between Cottonwood and John, with exceptions at Court Street and Vincent Street to the north and Whiteablemt Street to the south.
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Malo
Becanes
Frank Newh
Garden Street
Cottonwood
John
Court Atrest
Vincent
Everoon
California duel site linked to Broderick and judge
A note recalls a historic California event near Lake Merced where a clash between Senator David C. Broderick and a judge occurred. The account mentions a marker marking the spot of the duel fought in September 184? or 186? in the era, with various unnamed locals referenced.
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John F. Hilt
California
Lake Merced
David C. Broderick
New Sport Stripe and Wash Goods Prices Listed
A garbled catalog of fabrics and yardage items outlines various fabrics including Sport Stripe in multiple colors, crepe de chine shades, silk-like materials, and dotted muslin. Also noted are priced wash goods, lace cloth, flaxons, pique, and other white fabrics with yardage references and unit prices.
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China
Duel Ends In California After Broderick Is Mortally Wounded
David Terry, brother-in-law of Mr Hill, was chief justice of the U S supreme court and Broderick was a U S senator. A clash of pro slavery and abolition stances led to a sunrise duel. Broderick was mortally wounded and died three days later, shocking the nation and ending dueling in California.
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David
Terry
Hill
U & Supreme Court
Broderick
Change of Recruiting Officer at Army Office
Sergeant French who led the army recruiting office here left today for The Dalles to setup new offices. He is succeeded here by Corporal Allen.
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French
Army
Dalles
Corporal Allen
Suit Over Promissory Note Filed in Circuit Court
Lite versus Harris in circuit court seeks judgment on a promissory note totaling 330 dollars plus 25 dollars in attorney fees. W M Peterson represents the plaintiff as attorney.
Pendleton Woolen Mills Leader Survives Harsh Road Travel
Hoy T. Biahoy, executive at Pendleton Woolen Mills, arrived home after a rough journey from New York to Pendleton. Eyeing the wild weather he narrowly avoided disaster when a sudden drop from a Due Mourntaina into Pendleton halted his route. The perilous trek was marked by widespread rough ground and unsettled conditions.
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Daal
New York
Pendleton
Hoy
Shortage of Hay Reaches Hales Wan Area
An emergency call to President Tallman of the Commercial association from Hales Wan requests two carloads of alfalfa hay for four sheepmen, signaling a local hay shortage and urging immediate action to secure supplies.
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Hales Wan
Tallman
Suit to Foreclose Tin Property Mortgage
Sale to Peroctone filed today in circuit court to foreclose a tin property owned by Rollin J Mc Sherry and wife Margaret Camp as plaintiff. Mortgage given by Elizabeth Clark and later assumed by defendants secures a note with 2956.44 principal and interest. Plaintiff seeks 3069 in attorney fees. Attorneys Carter Smothe of this city and Thomas and Tower of Walla Walla.
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Peroctone
Rollin J. McSherry
Margaret Camp
Mort ci
Elizabeth Clark
Carter
Thomas and
Tower of
Walla Walla
Hevolution in Russia Likely Overthrows Old Bureaucracy
Washington reports government officials believe the Russian revolt may topple the old Tobun bureaucracy and mark a move toward democracy and closer ties with the Entente. A Russian army driver could not obtain information while seeking the State Department for news.
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Washington
Terry
Man Convicted He Was Dying Over False Tooth Illusion
In Well, Pa a man convinced two doctors he was dying after swallowing his false teeth. An ambulance was not sent, the teeth later appeared on the floor as he slept. A Philadelphia specialist confirmed the teeth were present, keeping the case humorous rather than fatal. Also notice a sewing machine demonstration at Singer Store offering embroidery and hem stitching lessons.
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Broyleston
John Yardlay
Hatboro
Abington
Aimoor
Philadelphia
Aleg
Notice of dissolution of partnership Wilcox and Wright
The firm of Wilcox and Wright dissolves by mutual consent. Any claims against the firm may be presented to R A Wilcox or J C Wright for payment. Signed R B Wilcox and J C Wright. Dated the th day of March 1917. Ady
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Dicoratiog
Wilcox and Wright
Mid
R.A. Wilcox
J. C. Wright
R. B. Wilcox
C Wright
Ady
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Boston
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Gray Bros. Grocery
Main St
Franklin
Hyn Berien
Soerhvita
Eine
Léceonte Beard
Edward Db. Reimatin
Umatilla
Minnie Bernita Shaw
Echo
Houwe
Bud Cornfield
Johnson
Ann Streets
M. & Pittman
NW. B
Teachers’ Institute
Keho
W. O. Slessman
Acmirel Prank
John Partlow
Circuit Court
Harrigan
W. C McGraw
Costa
Streep
Cottonwood Street
Schaefer
House
Odd Fellows
Adams
Adame
Hopinl
Frank Griggs
St. Anthonys Hospital
Wollk
C. & Immigration
Welig
Port Townsend
Paavo
Frere
C Bradley
Portland
PO. B
Norma Graver
Pico
Councl Wa
Taylor
Harry Armstrong
Salem
Eastern
Oregon State Hospital
Ung D. Goney
Ung D Goney
Sea Grande
Whief Lou Raybure
Billy Pag
Gooey
la Grande
Naval Scotiia
Peter Swartz
Incal
Naval Office
Gupt
Park
Naval Cadet Corps
Bors
Young
Supt Park
Merk
Morty
Penida
W. Gan
Blockin
W. Rerner
Jamil Meritater
Theacy
Fitz Ufmalyd
J C. Penny Co
United States
Dale Rothwell
Optametric and
Opdelan
American National Bank Building
Oregon
Matt & Jeff's
Bud Fisher
Delta
Man
Jean Lee
Singer
Singer Gewie Machines Store
WL Repud
Round-Up City Auto Co
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