Personal notices from Walla Walla area residents
Senator Pierce attends Hot Lake. Architect G P Thompson visits in the city. Mrs C C Berkley to Portland next week. Mr and Mrs G J Ennis visiting in Walla Walla briefly. Mrs W E Rose to depart for Gold Hill this evening. Ed W Mueller in town guest of Hotel St George. W Chaumell of Oakland plans to locate here. Hulda Garmath leaving McKay Creek for Weston. Miss Antone Vey to Echo for sheep shearing. Miss Crigier in town visiting friends. Miss Bessie Watts visiting Rolla Davis in Walla Walla. J C Furman Montana horse buyer in city, guest of Frank O Hara. W R Logusie on duty at Western Union. C Humphrey returns to Portland. Samuel Roberts improving at Hot Lake, hopes to return soon. T J Ennis and wife en route to Walla Walla. Mrs Ennis to remain in hospital. P F Quinn of OR & N Co at Umatilla in city yesterday. Co EB Flagler of local telephone company in city. A V Wilson money buyer from North Yakima in town. sheep prices seen high. Rev Utz of Spokane Christian church guest of Rev Brooks. Rev Utz returning from Idaho government land filing. Mrs Eliza Imbree touring Athena as Rathbone grand chief. attends local temple. Mrs BE Muir returns from Bona Parta Iowa. Frank Coolidge accompanies her via Salt Lake. G P Brelson family to move Pilot Rock to Nowhberg. Mr Skelton to move stock from Pilot Rock to new home in July. John Hollenbeck of Colville in city awaiting assignment with OR&N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Pierce
G. P. Thompson
Walla Walla
C. C. Berkley
Portland
G. J. Ennis
W. E. Rose
Walt
Gold HU
Ed W. Mueller
St. George
W. Chaumell
Oakland
Cal
Mias Hulda Garmath
McKay Creek
Weston
Antone Vey
Echo
Crigier
Bessie Watts
Rolla Davis
J. C. Furman
Montana
Wallula
Frank O'Hara
W. R. Logusie
Western Union
C. Humphrey
Samuel Roberts
Hot Lake
T. J. Ennis
Ritter
Ennis
P. F. Quinn
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Umatilla
Flagler
Telephone Company
A. V. Wilson
Yakima
Wilson
Utz
Christian Church of
Spokane
Brooks
Ute
Idaho
Eliza Imbree
Athena
Rathbone Sisters
BE. J. Muir
Bonaparte
Iowa
Frank Coolidge
Salt Lake
G. P. Brelson
Pilot Rock
Nowhberg
Skelton
John Hollenbeck
Colville
Waah
Hollenbeck
Social and Personal Events of the Week in Spokane
Social and personal notices from Spokane detail Mr and Mrs Harry Skiles departing for Spokane after guests, several local visits and arrivals including Mrs C B Jackson, Mrs Otto Ruedy, Mrs Robert Hulme, Mrs Lusher, Mrs Charles Berkley, Mrs Edyth Weatherred, Mrs William Schults, and daughters, with wedding announcements for Mattw Matthews and Clarence H Penland and a Willow Street ceremony for Ada Scranton and Carl Stewart. The Jolly Dozen hosted a dance at Maude Hall, continuing a busy social season with friends and neighbors attending.
Umatilla Indian Scholars Shine in May Day Parade
The Umatilla Indian school marching unit of 57 uniformed scholars led by Assistant Superintendent Mias M. Galther and I. R. Bamber drew cheers in Pendleton for their discipline and drill after only three days of training. Children aged six to 15 wore blue beaded dresses or grey uniforms while 24 girls and 30 boys impressed spectators with their precision and progress under their instructors and Agent Wilkins. Citizens praised the notable results and the teachers’ efforts in civilizing and elevating the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schellara
Umatilla Indian School
Mias M. V. Galther
I. R. Bamber
Aiecer
Lttle
Bamber
Wilkins
Pendleton
Declamatory Contest At Pendleton Academy Winners Named
Pendleton Academy preparatory department held a declamation contest at the Presbyterian church. Judges were John McCourt, Mr. Buchanan and Prof. Wilson. First prize of 3 went to Vera Marston, second prize of 2 to Hazel Hamblin. Performances included piano by Miss Strong and songs by Miss Marston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Academy
Presbyterian Church
John McCourt
Buchanan
Wilson
Vera Marston
Hazel Hamblin
Paollowing
Lola Sturdevant
Insurance offices opened in Pendleton by State Life
State Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis establishes headquarters in Pendleton with C. H. Bingham and W. J. Homer from Seattle. Homer will head the Eastern Oregon and Washington district and open local offices immediately. They plan visits to Baker City Sumpter La Grande and other Eastern Oregon towns to meet policyholders and recruit local agents.
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State Life Insurance Company of
Indianapolis
C. H. Bingham
Seattle
State Life Insurance Company
Ind
W. J. Homer
Ete
Homer
Oregon
Washington
Baker City
Sumpter
la Grande
Pendleton
Hotel St. George
The Great Barlow Minstrels at Frazer Opera House
Charles W Milton leads The Great Barlow Minstrels one night at Frazer Opera House on Wednesday May 6. The act features a lively monologue and a new parody including the well received coon song Mirandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow
Charles W. Milton
Eac
Barlow Minstrels
Frazer Opera House
Rathbone Sisters Hold Regular Meeting
The Rathbone Sisters of the local temple held their regular meeting last evening. Mrs Eliza Imbrie the grand chief paid an official visit. Two new members were initiated, Mrs. J. W. Privett and Miss Winnie Privett. Refreshments followed with a pleasant social period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone Sisters
Eliza Imbrie
J. W. Privett
Winnie Privett
Hotel Pendieton Set to Open Monday
The Hotel Pendieton will receive lodgers on Monday with 25 of the best rooms ready for occupancy. The dining room will open a few days later. The house will be more attractive in every respect than before the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendieton
Hotel Pendieton
Flow of water strikes Stokes area in Morrow county report
A city report says the flow of oil has been struck near Stokes by Morrow county workers drilling for valley water. Trainmen familiar with the site note traces of oil appearing in wells being drilled there for a month, signaling a potential oil discovery in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Morrow County
Wella Belog
Monterastelli Bros Win Stone Contract for Walla Walla School
Monterastelli Bros secure 86300 contract to furnish cut stone for the new high school in Walla Walla. The project is part of a 60000 building, with Louie Monterastelli traveling to Elwin to arrange red stone quarrying. They also hold the stone trimming contract for the Mathook building using Elgin red stone. the 6990 figure referred only to general construction, not final cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matlook
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Deeds
Martha M Belts and P T Belts transfer lot 4 block 114 reservation addition to Uratilla to L A Vogel for 1050 dollars. China Thoney and Katherine Thoe ty sell lots 6 7 8 block 18 Weston to GC C Thumway for 1100 dollars. C H Whiteman and wife transfer their site to a land tract in section 35 township 6 north range 36 east for 1200 dollars. Congregational church to host two services Sunday morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha M. Belts
P.T. Belts
L. A. Vogel
Uratilla
China Thoney
Katherine Thoety
C. Thumway
Weston
C. H. Whiteman
Tange 36
Congregational Church
Mischief by Two Drunk Transients Ends in Arrests
Two Pendleton transients got into a fight after drinking. A Frenchman and an Irish youth named McCormick clashed at the depot with rocks. McCormick fled, but Officer Bentley chased and captured him after a 50 yard sprint. McCormick was brought to the city jail with a possible assault charge. the other man was jailed for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
McCormick
Bentley
Bently
Iall
Reduced Telephone Rates Boost La Grande City News
The residence phone rate drops from $1.26 to $1 monthly in La Grande, with about 50 new phones to be installed immediately. Asa B. Thompson, receiver of the La Grande land office, is in the city. Ralph Wade returns from Camas Prairie trip noting horses in good health on the range and cattle still being moved to the range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Asa B. Thompson
la Granie
Ralph Wade
Camas Prairie
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AVG
Gregonvan
Gregonan
Dvid Wilson & Co
Hone Main
F. & S. Bitters
Tallman & Co
THE
Semmeraing
Vicinity
Harry Skiles
ER. C. Skiles
Jackson Hax
North Jackson Street
Otto Ruedy
Robert Hulme
Therkelsen
Lusher
Wardner
Mra
Pree Walte
South Main Street
Charles Berkley
Ebdyth Toxier Weatherred
Lee Moorhouse
William Schults
Clarke
Hertha Alexander
Gertrude Sheridan
Matthews
Mattw
Clarence H. Penland
James Perry
Miss Blieherson
George Matt
George Platt, Jr
W. Halesly
Stroble
Samuel
Thomas Thompson
William Keller
Paul Paulson
James Wyrick
Eugene Brown
Dave Gardner
Fred Gardner
Gene Reeves
Willingram
George Platt
Misa Richardson
Verna Scranton
Stewart
Jolly Dozen
Muale Hall
Watal
Trength W College
ST. Joe Store
Umatilla County
W.j.clarke
Court Street
Stein.Bloch
Makers
Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes
Stein-Bloch
Boston
F.S. Younger & Son
Taneel
Main and Webb
Court and
Thompe
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