Land deals at Pilot Rock spark town boom
Real estate broker John P McMatus says Pilot Rock prospers as big landholders sell in small parcels. Two recent transactions illustrate the trend: Douglas belts farm of 500 acres sold for 10000 and the Madison Jones place on Stuart Creek sold for 2180 an acre to J W Miller in Missouri. Other large tracts listed indicate homes seekers may now buy land locally.
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Pol Rock
John P. McNattus
Goewspaperman
South End
McManus
Douglas
Arthur Wetzel
Madison Jones
Stuart Creek
T. P. Gilliland
J. W. Miller
Miller
Igo
Pitot Rock
S. L. Morse
Sims Town
Missouri
Joh Gilliland
Forest Fire Losses Are Lowest in Years
The Department of Agriculture reports Valentine year 1912 forest-fire losses across national forests were the lowest in years, with less than one acre burned per thousand acres of land and total damage around seven thousand dollars. Favored weather and quick response cited as reasons for the good record.
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Congress
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Callifornia
One National Forest
North Dakota
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Building Boom Grips Pendleton City
City sees robust activity in construction with a new $5000 residence planned at 609 Willow Street a two story dwelling with basement. Mayor Matlock adds three apartments to Opera House block while Mrs. Addie Pierce plans a $500 addition and porch. Sidewalks and repairs spread citywide as roads and paving advance.
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Henry Schultz
Willow Street
W. F. Matlock
Opera House
Pendleton
Addie Pierce
Maple Streets
Chris Breding
Ccity
Branch Hospital
Sidewalk Project Planned on Johnson Street Block
A sidewalk is planned on the west side of Johnson Street between Webb and Railroad, in front of the property of the Congregation. The notice indicates construction will proceed soon, affecting nearby access and requiring temporary precautions for pedestrians and residents.
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George Stangler
Johnson Street
Johnaon Street
Webb and Railroad
Congre
New York Lunch Club to Open on Woolworth Floors
A planned city block long lunch club will sit on the 27th to 29th floors of the Woolworth building, offering gymnasiums private dining and a grill room with historic New York scenes. Builders expect lavish furnishings cost over 200000 dollars and a 1000 member limit. A charity card index aims to map 400000 dependent residents, detailing families and agencies while protecting privacy.
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New York
Piles Cured In 6 To 14 Days Promise
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days and offers a money refund if it fails. The druggist backs the guarantee at a price of 60 cents.
New Community Exchange House Ready for Occupancy
A town project will not expose a family to added society or public attention. The facility will remain a valuable asset to community life and be ready for occupancy by the first of the month, newly furnished throughout.
Hospital planned by Dr Standard to serve Huntington
Huntington March 17 Among notable city improvements is Dr B C Standard’s project to build a modern eight room hospital. Three ward rooms and private patient rooms will be included along with a new operating room for advanced operations. The building will be bungalow style with hot and cold water.
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Huntington
8. C
Auto Frock Haul It Moves Furniture and Planes
Local moving service advertises quick city trips and country transfers. Phone Main 339 for furniture and plane moving. Pensland Bros promises broad haul capabilities and fast service.
Call for Road Warrants 1913 Pendleton Treasurer
Road warrants registered during June July August September and October 1913 will be paid at the county court house upon presentation. Interest ceases on publication date. Dated Pendleton Oregon March 16 1913. G W Bradley County Treasurer.
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County Court House
Pendleton
Oregon
G. W. Bradley
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Pilot Rock
John P. Mec- Matus
National Church
Thomas FitzGerald
Wild Horse Road
East Court Street
East Webb Street
Cottonwood
College Preparatory
Warren Construction Company
Jack Gibson
H. R. Loughlin
Main Street
West Court
Jackson Streets
Alexander Department
Cox Grocery
la Fontaine
Catholic Church
Palouse
Pilat Rock
Parm
Livermore
Woolworth
East Oregonian
American National Bank Building
Umatilla
Gibbon
Ore
Washington Street
Corner Main
Court Street
Riverside
Great Horse Heaven
Yakima Valley
Prosser
Citizens’ State Bank
Umatilla County
Great Moses Lake
American National Bank
P. O
E. T. Wade, Temple Bid
Pendleton, Oregon
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