Fire Destroys Old Lemp Brewery Building at Alta and Vincent
A late night blaze gutted the old Lemp brewery warehouse at Alta and Vincent streets. W S Minnis owned the coal stored inside, and W S Byers held the building. Wind held flames in check. investigators suspect a mislaid light or incendiary act. The structure, now worthless, had also housed Oregon Lumber Yard nearby and Fyres warehouses. Insurance will cover the loss.
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W. C. Minnis
Lemp Brewery
Alta and
Vincent Streets
W. 5S. Byers
Ben Burroughs
Royal Sawtelle
East End
East
Oregon Lumber Yard
Fyers
Cold Onset Warns Early Action Reduces Suffering
A public health notice urges timely care for colds saying the very hour symptoms begin is crucial. Delaying treatment may allow the illness to deepen, extending discomfort and complicating recovery. Early intervention can shorten duration and lessen misery.
Mystery of Athena Burglary Tied to Local Trio
Albert Murray, described as a half breed, notorious traveler Her man Hadley and Andrew Picard are jailed in Athena on charges of robbing the Corner saloon owned by Thomas Bros. A sack of $10 was stolen after entry via basement window and trap door. Murray allegedly cooperated with authorities, shifting blame to Picard and Hadley.
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Albert Murray
Herman Hadley
Andrew Picard
Athena
Thomas Bros
Murray
Adams
Thomas Brothers
Marshal Ghoulson
Picard
Hadley
Hadly
Weston
Phelps
Justice Court
Republican county committee to meet for delegates
The republican central committee of the county will meet this evening at 7 o'clock at the republican head quarters in the Association building to select delegates for the state convention in Portland on May 14. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Republican
Association
Portland
Death of Youton Boy An Illness Ends A Stallion
Youton Boy, the big gray stallion owned by Charles Koontz, died yesterday afternoon from lung inflammation after a three day illness. The horse was valued at 2000 dollars and insured for 1000, with B Jensen of the National Live stock Insurance Company. The animal was 10 years old and weighed 2100 pounds.
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Youton Boy
Charles Koontz
B. Jensen
National Livestock Insurance Company
Breding Brothers Buy Auto In Local Purchase
Temple and Wilcox report the sale of a Palek 22 horse power touring car to the Breding brothers. It is the eighth vehicle the new auto firm has acquired since opening their business in town a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple & Wilcox
Breding Brothers
Messenger Murdered In Denver Train Car
Denver, May 7 Charles H. Wright a Denver Rio Grande express messenger was murdered in his car last night. The robbers secured about 100 dollars. The body was found this morning when the train pulled in with no clue to the killers.
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Denver
Col
Charles H. Wright
Denver & Rio Grande
Excursion Rate Set for Hermiston Trip May 27
F J Quinlan receives official notice for a one fare round trip of 1.16 from Pendleton to Hermiston for the May 27 excursion opening the government irrigation project. Oregon Railroad and Navigation provides ample cars. Governor Chamberlain may attend if possible. other congressional delegates unlikely to be present.
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F. J. Quinlan
tHailroad
Hermiston
Pendleton
William McMurray
Hermiton
Chamberlain
Judge Imposes Fines on Sidewalk Cyclists
Ray Chapman was fined $5 by City Recorder FitzGer ald for riding a "chug chug" bicycle on the sidewalk. The measure warns wheelmen trespassing on walks during the forbidden season may face higher penalties. Young Chapman was arrested yesterday by street commissioner Sam Grove, deputy marshal, who leads a crusade on the bikists. Earnest Todhunter and F Hussey were each fined $10 by Judge Fite Gerald after pulling off an impromptu boat at Main and Webb streets yesterday afternoon.
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Ray Chapman
FitzGerald
Chapman
Sam Grove
Earnest Todhunter
F. Hussey
Fite Gerald
Shaw Withdraws Candidacy for County Representative
W T Shaw changed his mind about running for representative and announced last night he will not oppose Republican nominee L L Mann. An independent nomination petition was circulating but the proposal remains alive. Will M Peterson said another candidate will be brought forward, though not ready for announcement today.
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W. T. Shaw
L. L. Mann
Mr. Shaw
Will M. Peterson
Sows Trout in Eight Mile Creek
Ten thousand trout are to be placed along Eight Mile creek by Victor Marden after a shipment from the United States fish commissioner at Oregon City. Farmers are asked to screen irrigation ditch intakes to prevent losses in past years, ensuring better survival of the stock.
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Eight Mile Creek
Victor Marden
Marden
United States
Oregon City
Eight Mile
Dalles
Discover Floaters Body Seen in River Not Recovered
Jas O Leary an engineer at the O R N pump house reported seeing a man floating down the river yesterday afternoon. The coroner sent two men with a boat but could not reach the body. The deceased is described as having black whiskers and hair, wearing a dark shirt and trousers with a wide white belt. The body is expected to be picked up at a downstream point.
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Jas, O'Leary
Saya
Dalles Chronicle
Strain Improves Slightly at St. Anthony’s Hospital
C. P. Strain has been seriously ill for a week at St. Anthony’s hospital and as of 3 o'clock this afternoon was reported to be improving slightly.
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St. Anthony‘’s Hospital
C. P. Strain
Adjusting Porter Loss Confers With Colonel Bentley
W G Fortman an insurance adjuster is here today to confer with Colonel J M Bentley on the adjustment of loans on the R E Porter house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
W. G. Fortman
J. M. Bentley
R. E. Porter
Birth Announced At West Pendleton Home
A son was born yesterday at 2 PM to the wife of Phil Hirl, at the residence of the wife's sister Mrs. Daugherty in West Pendleton. The infant weighed 11 pounds.
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Phil Hirl
Daugherty
West Pendleton
Brownfield Family Quarantined for Scarlet Fever in Town
The Brownfield family, Charlies W. Brownfield and relatives, are quarantined at their East Webb Street home due to scarlet fever. Health officials imposed home isolation to prevent spread while monitoring symptoms.
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Brownfield
Charlies W. Brownfield
East Webb Street
Eczema Cure Promoted by Wintergreen Oil Blend
The Pendleton Drug Co markets a D. D. D. Prescription claiming instant itch relief and cure for non hereditary eczema and skin troubles. The ad asserts simple wintergreen oil preparations kill skin germs and that repeated use can cure genuine eczema not present at birth, urging customers to visit the store for the liquid and D D D soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Drug Co
Indians Urged to Vote Prohibition in Reservation Camp Meetings
Reservation revival seeks anti alcohol mobilization as camp meetings continue. Indian temperance society enrolls many new members and fasting hours stretch to late night. Allottee citizens may vote under US law, with anticipated stronger redman turnout this election. Evangelistic services held nightly this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Temperance Society
United States
Redman
Folk for President as Bryan Substitute in Dem Plans
Chicago May 7 report says after a Democratic leaders meeting Folk was chosen to be presented as Bryan’s substitute. National committeemen Taggar Sullivan Woodson Mack were present. Bryan would get a fair chance to nominate, but Folk may be offered if Bryan lacks two thirds of delegates and Johnson fails to reach one third.
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Chicago
Folk
Bryan
Taggar
Commlttes
Roger Sullivan
Tlinois
Trey Woodson
Kentucky
Norman E. Mack
New York
Johnson
Widow Duchess to Stay in France After Death in New York
Paris reports the widowed Duchess de Chaulnes formerly Miss Theodora Shonts of New York will not return to the United States with her father Theodore P. Shonts. He traveled to Paris after learning of his son-in-law s death on April 28. A posthumous child is expected and travel to New York is deemed unsafe. The duchess will remain in France with her sister in law the Duchess d Uzes until after accouchment.
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Paris
Duchess de Chaulnes
Theodore Shonts
New York
America
Theodore P. Shonts
France
Duches D'Uzes
Woman Sentenced 90 Days in Jail for Defrauding Seattle Electric
Mary Vinette jailed 90 days in King county jail after conviction of conspiracy to defraud over an alleged streetcar accident scheme in Seattle last November. The case involved inducing Carl Windell, a lad slightly hurt, to claim insanity to gain large damages from the Seattle Electric Company.
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Carl Windell
Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
Mary Vinette
King County
Newbro's Herpicide promises cure for dandruff and baldness
An advertisement claims Newbro's Herpicide destroys dandruff germs and promotes hair growth. It markets it as a superior, scientifically based hair dressing for regular use and notes two sizes priced 60 cents and 1.00. Sample offer available by mail for 10 cents.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Kooppen & Bros
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Golden Rule
F&s
Tallman & Co
Halfbreed
Messenger
Pendleton Creamery Co
United States Depository
Pines
Shaw
Discover Floater
Olof Wintergreen
Temperance Society
Widow Expects
Duches de Chaulnes
Boston
Ham
Vantage Financially
Hamley
John Schmidt Elk
Oregon
L. Adler Bros. & Co
Stern & Co’s
Rochester
Max Baer
East Oregonian
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