Ewes Sell High as Grass Fails in Morrow County
In Morrow County ewes sold at 86.50 per Mead-Sheep in fine condition while grass growth lagged. James Flood, a farm hand, died after a fall at a ranch ten miles north of Lexington. The county court discussed a new bookkeeping system and residents learned of local court cases including a Seattle pipe contract suit. A poem by Will Carleton highlighted a county poorhouse tragedy, with a Newark-like tale of a mother and her children reuniting in Oregon. The issue also notes a medical ad for Man Zan piles remedy.
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Faborer
Bo- Heath Valley
Jane Wine
Michael Kenny
McCullough Brothers
Aoson Wright
Big Sheen
Hardman
Wright
Wis
James Fiood
Ed. Me
Lexington
Powtico
McDaid
Fiood
Heppner
Bean
W. Phelps
Pendlen
Nase
Washington Pine and Foundry Company
Bseattle
Tone
Redfield & von Waeter
W. H. Wilson
Tralice
Seattle
Inne
Vartous
Ayers
Sheriffs Office
Will Carleton
Hepp
Rinehart
Bit
Jay Johnson
Morrow County
Mr. Johnson
Rinehart Hove
Okanogan
Fat Sword
Hove
Okanogin
Oakland
Oregon
Kidney Remedy Swamp Root Promises Relief
Thousands have kidney trouble and suspect nothing. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is touted as a cure for rheumatism back liver and urinary issues. It claims to regulate water, reduce nocturnal trips, and relieve scalding pain with samples available by mail.
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Shamton
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N
Accidental Blast Fatal At Cape Horn Tunnel
A foreman wiring a cap at Cape Horn tunnel was killed when a blasting cap discharged during firing. The blast sent rocks into his head and neck, causing fatal injuries. He died within a day, his body to be prepared for shipment to Portland and possibly Canada. The report notes his affiliation with a bogies group and local funeral arrangements. Pine Salve ad at end.
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Cape Horn
Portland
Canada
R. Havin
Homl River
Lucy Allen Converts After Redemptive Camp Meeting
Lucy Allen a Nez Perce woman once linked to an elk tooth dress and alleged stabbing of Harry Corsson, reportedly embraced the pledge at an Indian camp meeting near Kamath as described by John Stuart. The event surprised locals, with Stuart noting many Nez Perce rail shins attended and the redemption followed a county jail release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Allen
Harry Corsson
Kamath
John Stuart
Idaho
Stuart
Kooskia
Saya
Lucy Allen Cones
Saloonkeeper Prosecuted After Minor Drinking Incident
Two witnesses testified last Tuesday before Deputy Prosecuting Attorney J. P. Buck. A warrant was issued Saturday morning. Sheriff Binkely arrested A. F. Hewitt for giving liquor to minors. Hewitt was examined by Tuskee Eberhard and bound over for May term. He paid a $200 fine in cash.
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Joseph
Bove
Binkely
A. F E. Hewitt
Hauer
Tuskee
Eberhard
Ball
Hewitt
Joseph Herc
Miners Blown in Pieces at Oregon Camp
A dynamite explosion at Goldsmith and McNowall’s camp seven miles below town on the Northwest road bound for the Oregon Short Line blew Alonzo and A Gorrin to pieces while thawing powder. Only their remains are partially found with Alonzo’s heart and teeth located and Ocrerran split in two. The Huntington Herald reports the tragedy.
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Alonzo
A. Gorrin
Goldsmith & McNowall
Oregon Short Line
Ocerran
Huntington Herald
Hotel Arrivals and Health Notice at Yakima
A long list records guests at Hotel St George and Hotel Pendleton with numerous names and cities from Portland to New York. A medical advertisement offers thirty days treatment for kidney and rheumatic issues for $1.00 with a money-back guarantee and no alcohol. An epidemic of cerebrospinal meningitis at Yakima has caused several deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Koeppen & Brow
Yakima
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Lews
Man Zan
Koeppen & Brow
A. C. Koeppen
Eros
Alfred Benjamin & CO
New York
ND Bros
St. George
L. C. Funkhouser
Nebraska
M. F. Funkhouser
Omaha
BK. L. Spraguer
Chicago
N. G. Johnston
Perry Baker
P. D. Hogs
M. B. Goode
San Francisco
Philip May
W. H. Steinstoff
Salem
J. eParson
B. L. Barry
Dayton
Opal Hall
M. H. Killer
J. J. Hogan
Hohapfel
G. W. Butterworth
St. Paul
James Peters
Oliver P. Morton
H. A. Strand
O. (. Turner
Weston
W. A. Woodward
H. A. Vincent
G. D. Mighe
Spokane
Oliver O Nish
L. Liewallén
Adams
Moscow
F. 8. Killmar
Sumpster
James Thean
O. J. Minn
Bakerity
T. H. Hebert
Chijenga
D. O. Ticell
George A. Hall
H. Peters
P. J. Declerca
M. W. Bar
Pendleton
J. Hides
W. J. Ayers
W. J. Hatfield
R. J, Henderson
Morsoon
B. S Chandler and Family
Hay
G. A. Snow
T. C. Burton
W. A. Burton
F. A. Warner
Jerry Cassing
Springdale
Martin Murry
Louieville
E. E. True
Georgy Stevens
W. H. McCullough
W. M. Maher
F. S. McMahon
Walla Walla
J.& Ball
G. G. Lallian
Denver
Dr. N. ©. Miller
Missoula
C. M. Allen
Margaret Reed
F. Wieden
E. &. Leedy
John Cassidy
F. G. Markell
R. H. Japps
Kansas City
A. A. Stillman
H. N. Welsh
Detroit
C. Slo‘cum
George McCabe
N. Kohn
M. M. Pattson
C. C. Simpson
E. N. Hutchinson
A. Smythe
Arington
Killen
C. M. Madden
Co. E. Rollins
J. M. Davis
Athena
Jafolger
Uden Gay
J.a.folger & Co
Winslow Bros
Jewelers
Walter
Walters’ Flour Mills
Pendleton, Oregon
Jblelling Vom
Frank B. Clopton & CO
The
Pendleton Savings Bank
Inland Empire
Donaldson
Red Cross Pharmacy
Main St. Pendleton
Central Meat Co
Carney, Ramsdell & Co
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