Woman Taken to Asylum After Johnstown Flood
Mrs Wilhelm and John Fernandez, both of this city, were committed to the insane hospital at Medical Lake yesterday. Mrs Wilhelm lost her husband in the Johnstown flood years ago, an event that precipitated her breakdown. Fernandez, a telegraph operator, suffered epileptic fits years ago and his mind gave way. He is a brother of Manuel Fernandez, once a Western Union operator under Krauseh Pendleton in Pendleton.
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Walla Walla
Rees
Medical Lake
the Wilhelm
John Fernandez
Wilhelm
Johnstown
Fernandes
Northwest
Manuel Fernandez
Krauseh Pendleton
Western Union
Walla Walla Fruit Fair Officers Re-elected
At a city hall mass meeting Walla Walla officers for the Fruit Fair were re elected for another year marking five consecutive elections. President W A Ritz secretary C B E Vande Water treasurer W P McKean executive committee C W Whitehouse George J Ludwigs W P McKean and Chris Ennis. A about $1000 is in the treasury for fall operations and a committee was named to search for a permanent fair location near the business center. A livestock show may be added if affordable.
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C. W. Whitehouse
George J. Ludwigs
W. P. McKean
Chris Ennis
George Ludwigs
Ralph Guichard
Weston Brick Industry Sees Large Seasonal Output
Weston’s brick yard will start its season with 35 workers, aiming for 2 to 3 million bricks this year. Last year’s sales hit 2 million at $7 per 1000, and managers anticipate a sizable rise in 1900s outlook. Norvel Bradley returns from Washington homestead trip. Proebster reports strong seasonal prospects. Odd Fellows plan cemetery fence and property upgrades at Weston. Sailing & Young upgrade Marshal House property this week. Harry Surdam, of Weston, fell.
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Weston
H. B. Nelson
Norvel Bradley
Marshal House
Franklin County
Washington
Proebster
Portland
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Sailing & Young
Harry Surdam
Multnomah Camp 77 to Exhibit in Great Conclave Drills
Portland based Multnomah Camp No 77 led by Captain J C Jones will display a top western fancy drill at the conclave. The 17 man team includes William M Oliver C E Crabill H G Green W W Lumsden L S Dane L Rivers W J Marshall J A McDonald H Isaacs E H Bennett H J Crabill W H Munns J P Kreuder F W Faber S S H Griffith and T J Kreuder. Excavation for a foundation is done and stone and brick work starts early April with a target occupancy in 600 days.
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Multnomah
Portland
J. C. Jones
West
William M. Oliver
C. E. Crabill
H. G. Green
W. W. Lumsden
L. S. Dane
L. Rivers
W. J. Marshall
J. A. McDonald
H. Isaacs
E. H. Bennett
H. J. Crabill
W. H. Munns
J. P. Kreuder
F. W. Faber
S&s. H. Griffith
T. J. Kreuder
Weston Woman Dies After Stroke at 51
Mrs. Mary E. May, lately moved to Weston, died yesterday morning from paralysis. A Missouri native aged 51, she leaves a husband and three children. Funeral services were held yesterday at 5 p.m. with interment at Weston cemetery.
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Marshall House
Mary E. May
Weston
Missouri
Weston Cemetery
Koeppen Bros Win Swaggart Stahl Building Contract
The contract for erecting the Swaggart Stahl brick building in Athena has been let to Koeppen Bros., builders and contractors of this city. They will oversee the construction work on the project.
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Swaggart
Athena
Koeppen Bros
Helix Notes Town Briefs and Local Happenings
Horace Walker, county commissioner, takes a position with Pete Bones hardware. Miss Bessie Raymond visits Miss Julia Pierce. Mrs. Pete Bones and Mrs. Smith visit Grandma Myrick in Warren, improving slowly. Charles Alspach returns from Portland. Nellie and Lulu Stanton visit Pendleton to see their ill mother. Woodmen of the World deliver a good talk at Huson’s Opera House. Helix band plans for Pendleton log rolling. John Myrick’s son injured a horse, arm broken, Dr. Griswold attends. Farmers reseed wheat amid a backward spring. Helix residents repair and paint houses, improving the village. Mr. Stewart of Milton visits his daughter in Helix, Mrs. Frank Richmond.
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Helix
Horace Walker
Pete Bones
Bessie Raymond
Vansycle
Julia Pierce
Smith
Warren
Grandma Myrick
Charles Alspach
Portland
Nellie
Lulu Stanton
Pendleton
Huson
Opera House
Helix Band
John Myrick
Mr. Stewart
Milton
Mra
Frank Richmond
Easter Decorations Brighten Koeppen Bros Window
Easter Sunday draws attention to shop windows with Koeppen Bros on Court Street featuring an east display. Green backdrop with white lilies, perfume bottles, and bon bon boxes showcase the store’s offerings. The artistic arrangement attracts favorable passersby comments.
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Koeppen Bros’. Drug Store
Court Street
Bids Sought for William Roberts One Story Cottage
Sealed bids will be received up to noon on March 29 1902 for erection and completion of a one story cottage for William Roberts. Plans and specifications are at Thompson Hardware Co store.
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William Roberts
Thompson Hardware Co
Breeding Jacks for Sale Near Heppner Oregon
Bh. F. Swaggart offers two extra fine breed jacks for sale to one party or both on easy terms for the next thirty days. Jacks can be viewed at his stock farm ten miles north of Heppner Oregon. A bargain is assured. Smote Pride of Umatilla Cigars.
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Heppner
F. Swaggart
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ISTER
Ppson
Nate
Prith
Bath
Wood
City
K B. Clopton
Main Street
Eaton & Copeland
Ansfer
Ucking
ORAGE
Vner Telephone
Umatilla
Olgaen
Gray’s Harbor Com. Co
A. C. Shaw. & CO
Puget Sound
Lantz Bros
J.L. Ray & Co
York Stock Exchange
Chinaps Stock Chicago Board of Trade
Beast Street
Pendiletes
the City
Gus LA Fontaine
Fernandez
Fruit Fair
Weston's Brick Industry
Atte
Koeppen
Helix Notes
Walker
Koeppen Brothers
E. T. Wade
McKay Creek
Main St. Wills
Uklar
Umatilla County
East Oregonian Building
Peudle'on
Oregon
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