Coast champion shearers lead Umatilla crews to Washington
In a large move, twelve Umatilla County shearers begin the season in Washington on April 1 with seven cent rates including board. The Johnst on and Porter crew of 12 top men sails to Estopia tonight to handle about 40,000 head, aiming for 110 per day per man with favorable weather. The group includes W. H. Porter Jap Gulliford John Lightfoot and Dave Merry, all famed for a 1903 test. Most will return by May 1. machine shearing is limited. Rambouillet rams favored over Merino for body shape and yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John- Ston
Pacific Coast
W. HL Porter
Jap Gulliford
John Lightfoot
Dave Merry
Estopia
Umatila
Oregon
Welser
Crewe
Aheepman
Shearere
Rambouillet Sheep Roaming For Smooth Wool Appeal
The Rambouillet sheep, larger and smoother, yields quicker shearing and neater wool. The shearer’s work shows more clearly on the wrinkle free Rambouillet than on smaller wrinkled flocks.
First School in Umatilla County Taught by Park Winans
R L Dashiel reports Park Winans of Walla Walla taught the first school in Umatilla county. The private winter school met at Judge Coombs residence in Coombs Canyon ranch, five miles west of town, taught to Judge Coombs' family in 1661.
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R. L Dashiel
Birch Creek
Umatilla
Park ‘Winans
Walla Wala
Umatilla County
Judge Coombs
Coombs Canyon
Slack in Sheriff Office Taxes Delinquent Daily Rise
Tax collection in the sheriff’s office has lagged. On Monday, April 4, taxes will be delinquent and a larger amount is expected this year. Fewer taxes have been paid than usual and the delinquency ratio is increasing. After delinquency a penalty of 16 percent will be added to the original amount.
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Sheriff’ Office
Boys' Band Organised by W O Fletcher in Jackson Street
W O Fletcher prepares a band room at his home on West Jackson Street for a boys band. Active instruction will begin soon and a playing debut is expected by month end around the Master celebration.
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W. OD. Fletcher
Sos West Jackson Street
Machinery arrives for new steam laundry plant
A cariole of machinery arrived this morning over the W. & CR. for the new steam laundry. It was shipped by the Troy Laundry Machinery Co. of Chicago and consists of a large machine and accessories for the use of the new plant. The machinery will be put in place at once and in a few days the laundry will handle all kinds of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Laundry Mlachinery Co
Chicago
Consiata
Milton irrigation enthusiast follows court case
Eera Kelty, a noted irrigation enthusiast from Milton, spent the day in the city to oversee business connected with the ongoing civil action between the Little Watch and the Holton Bay Irrigation companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eera Kelty
Milton
Terevta
Kelty
Little Watch
Holton Bay
Charis O Conningham Returns From Camp Near Pligt Rock
Charis O Conningham returns from a camp near Pligt Rock and plans to stay in the city for business before visiting his ranch to oversee file fiche handling during the lambing season.
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Charis O Conningham
Pligt Rock
Jim
Echo Farm Sold in Echo area land transfer
Jopan Halton and wife conveyed the west half of the northwest quarter of section 1 in township 5 north range 29 east near Echo to Herbert Streikm and Gat Spencer for 12 acres. The consideration was $3,000.
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Jopan Halton
Herbert Streikm
Gat Spencer
Weetien
Echo
Circuit Court Hears Cruelty and Theft Allegations
G A Sweeney, a local rancher, left his team in rain overnight. He was jailed for cruelty to animals after the guards booked him. A waiter fined for disorderly conduct and two drunks arrested for larceny of a Cognac case from Swearingen Brothers’ salon. Brand bottle found. case to circuit court.
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Blankete
Swearingen Brothers
Wii
G. A Sweeney
G. T. Bennett
Horseshoe
Fiennett
August Becker
Hobo
Baker & Garrison
Main Street
Presbyterian Affairs See Wide Church Changes in Umatilla County
In Umatilla County many Presbyterian moves are planned Rev W L Van Nuys of La Grande will preach Sunday in Pendleton and lead Easter services at the Presbyterian church He plans to move into the parsonage next week Rev H F Harger of Pendleton may move to Milton to fill Rev J Adams pulpit The shifts hinge on decisions and Rev Levi Johnson may come from Portland to serve as Sunday school missionary if Harper's plan proceeds Snow and warm rain affect Camas Prairie with mountain snow and floods feared The Womans Circle pledges funds to support the drive through a benefit event titled the Huskin Dee cheerfully urging support for the cause
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Umatilla
W.L. van Nuys
la Grende
Presbyterian Church
Jane
H F Harger
Pendieton
Milton
J. Adams
Levi Johnson
Pandieten
Portland
Harper
Snow and travel woes at Kamela and Pendleton
Snow at Kamela turned to warm rain as wood hauling roads in the mountains broke up making team access difficult. CE Troutman, architect, returned from Walla Walla where he worked on plans for city improvements. Blanche Bailey and Maude Bayon visited, then returned to Foster. Baxon will visit The Dalles en route to the valley. M. J. Buckley, assistant superintendent of O R N headquartered at La Grande, conducted an inspection tour locally.
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Kamela
Walla Walla
Troutman
Foster
Blanche Bailey
Maude Bayon
Poster
Pendleton
Miss Baxon
Dalles
Valley
M. J. Buckley
la Grande
Surprise Party at Rebekah Lodge Meeting Turns Light War
Pauline Lodge No. 13 of the Rebekahs held a meeting when Integrity Lodge No. 2 of the I O F stormed the room and captured the ladies as prisoners to a banquet hall. A musical program led by C E Troutman pleased both sides. C P Davis presented four banners from the Odd Fellows for use by the Rebekah ladies, then the guests departed after refreshments.
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Pauline Lodge No. 13
Rebekahs
Integrity Lodge No. #2
I. O
B. E. Coon
C. E. Troutman
C. P. Davis
Umatilla
Rebekah
Odd Fellows
Roosevelt to Seek Daily Walla Walla-Portland Train
At a Commercial Association meeting C B E Roosevelt was named to lead a committee to urge the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company to establish a regular daytime passenger train between Walla Walla and Pendleton via the line to Portland. The plan aims to connect 7:45 am from Walla Walla with No 1 at 5:30 pm in this city, and to provide prompt mail delivery in Pendleton and Walla Walla by routing the service separately from mixed freight.
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JC. E. Roosevelt
Walla Walla Commercial Association
Board of Managers
the Commercial Association
C. BE. Roosevelt
Walla Walla
Portianis
Walla
Pendleton
United States
Wirvite
Umintula
Slone
Walia Walls
Penileton
Portland
Iemelle
At Uherty
Boy
Eust
Weason
Death of Mrs Tallman Sr in Watervliet Michigan
A telegram this morning reports the death of Mrs RB Tallman mother of J W Tallman of Watervliet Michigan. Mr Tallman departed yesterday for his mother's bedside and is now en route to her home.
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Tallman
RB ‘Tallman
Waterviies
Michigan
J. W. Tallman
John Day Horses Buyer Heads to Victoria for Nippon Deal
John Day horse buyer C. J. Officer, staying at Hotel St. George, plans negotiations with a Victoria, B C, party seeking mounts for the Japanese army. He recalls a large shipment sent to Calgary last fall and says many suitable horses are scattered across the John Day ranges. Officer will depart soon for a conference with the buyer.
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C. J
Victoria
St. George
Calgary
B. C
John Day
Douglas Johnson at Hot Lake sanatorium for rheumatism
Douglas Johnson son of Rev Levi Johnson and former resident of this city is now at the Hot Lake sanatorium to be treated for a severe attack of rheumatism. The statement notes his status as a prominent local figure.
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Hot Lake
Douglas Johnson
Levi Johnson
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Dindinger, Wilson & CO
Shearing
Champion Shearers
Tallman & CO
Grays’ Harbor Com. Co
CG. R. Depot
Park Winans of
Walla* Walla
the Boys
Jackson Street
Echo Farm
Presbyterian Affairs
Camas Prairie
KE T Wade
Penderton
Lecina
Sacajawea Monument
Womans Cine
Hickin
Dr. Pierce
W. Walters
John Day Horses
Dot
Mnother
OWL Tea
Boston
THE
Madras
Bie
Papa
Howe
Baker & Folsom
the StanDard of Excellency
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. S. Byers
Proprietor
Nie Beck
Court Street
Hotel Bickers
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