Forty Acres Loss on Birch Creek Tract Seeks Survey
Report of an unclaimed forty acre tract along Birch Creek contested by local land seekers John Shull and James J Stubblefield who filed on the land after surveying a plot and faced nearby residents led by David Ingram and Sullivan. Disputed map places creek in the wrong section delaying possession while alfalfa and creek harmony lure land seekers. Also notes the death of R Alexander's brother in Washington D C and a later card of thanks for prayers and kindness after a bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shull
James J. Stubble Geld
Birch Creek
David Ingram
Sullivan
Shull
Stubblefield
Oll
Police Court Delivers Harsh Justice on a Riotous Morning
The city court opens with drunkards Tele-quest Hugh Kerr and Pete Oleson jailed three days each after denying intoxication. Cobbler John Wilson, a whiskey peddler, gets an extra day. four men labeled rags face penalties. Monied men James White and Frank Clapton contribute to city support. White fined. A staged clash over a kettled dish leads to fines for Cropyton and others. Taylor, tied to a ketchup dispute, faces four days for debt default. Domestic dispute between Harte and Thomas Matthews ends with mixed testimonies and a $14 fine for Matthews after court considers evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tele-quest
Hugh Kerr
Pete Oleson
John Wilson
Bar of Justice
J. W. Ray
Frank Gordon
Charles Moore
John Heece
James White
Frank Clapton
White
Cropton
Marshal Carney
Taylor
Main Street
Charlies H. Carter
Fit Gerald
Harte Matthews
Thomas Matthews
Matthews
Pioneer Dashiell Visits After 22 Years Absence
UMATILLA COUNTY PIONEER reports L. Dashiell, early settler who came from Iowa in 1860, visiting from Spokane to recount frontier days in Umatilla County. He recalls wheat used as coffee mills during a famine and notes his brother F. A. Dashiell served in the 1870 legislature fate in Spokane. Major Reno and troops discouraged emigrants on the Idaho route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser
Spokane
Washington
Wailsburg
Stephens County
Upper
Columbia
Dashiell
Dalles
Walla Walla
F. A. Dashiell
Umatia County
Lowigiatere
Bpokane
Idaho
Major Reno
United States
ADMINISTRATRIX APPOINTED IN SOUTHWELL ESTATE
Amanda Southwell petitions probate court to be named administrator of John Southwell who died February 18 1904 without a will. Estate includes real estate worth 6000 cattle valued 1500 horses 550 and farming implements 150. Bond set at 52 with letters to issue upon filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Southwell
John Southwell
Cannery proposed for Freewater district to utilize surplus fruit
W L Shaw of Hudson Bay promotes a large cannery for Freewater and Milton districts offering donated ground and full support to attract capitalists. The plan aims to reduce wasted fruit by processing locally and encouraging farmers to plant berries and fruit for a home cannery. J W Talimax leaves for Watervliet Michigan due to his mother's critical illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater
Milton
W. L. Shaw
Hudson Bay
Shaw
J. W. Talimax
Watervliet
Mich
Feel Poorly as Apting Approaches Course of Ills
An old advertisement promises quick relief for general malaise with Hostetter s Stomach Bitters. It claims to tone the system and overcome tiredness, appetite loss, and impure blood, listing ailments such as dizziness bloating dyspepsia indigestion insomnia liver troubles la grippe and malaria.
Public notice of coal and wood business sale
Notice to the public that the coal and wood business has been sold to L. W. Adams. The former owner thanks customers for their support and asks that the name be extended to Mr M Adams. A large stock of dry wood and kiln dried coal will be kept. the seller remains in the office with Mr McAdams for settlements from those in debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. M. Admas
M. Adams
Davis petitions to be administrator of Hermit French estate
N A Davis filed a probate petition to be appointed administrator for the estate of DeWit C. French who died February 16 1904. The estate lists real property valued at 800 and cash of 330 in Walla Walla bank. No will exists and heirs are four sisters Belle Dryer Jet M Hale Callie M Case and Clara E Wood. Petition granted upon bond of 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Davis Bee
DeWit C. French
Hermit French
Walla Walla
Boer Lecturers Tour Northwest Lectures at Frazer and St George
General Joubert and Captain O'Donnell the Boer lecturers are touring the Northwest. They addressed an audience at the Frazer last Monday evening and were at the St George last night en route from Boise City to Weston where they will lecture tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joubert
O'Donnell
Northwest
Frazer
St. George
Boise City
Weston
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Dindinger, Wilson & CO
Coon Mons
R. Alexander
Alexander
Washington, D
C A. Cameron
C. A. Cameron
Mans
Tallman & CO
Neagle Bros
Grays’ Harbor Com, Co
Ound Skeente of
Glenn Winslow
Optician
Umatilla County
John
Southwell
Michigan
Hosteter
P. P. Collier
J. L. Vaughn Electrician
West Court
Tribune
A.J. Bean
N. A. Davis
Hermit” French
OWL Tea
Boston
Mai Steet
Papa
Pendleton
Eastern Creek
Baker & Folsom
the Standard of Excellency Pendleton Roller ML
W. S. Byers
Proprietor
Jess
Court Street
Hotel Bichete
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