Sheep Shearing Ends at Echo Oregon Summary
Echo Ore May 11 Special Correspondence Sheep shearing ended this week with seventy thousand sheep shorn at the plant six miles south of Echo A crew of twenty four machines thirteen workers tied and sacked wool and tended corrals They plan three weeks of shearing in Heppner before moving to Wallowa county and Montana Hugh D Smith bought control of Echo Mercantile Company from C J Gulliford Ed Hammer and Mr Emma Hammer and took charge James Seares was convicted of the offense.
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Echo
Ore
Heppner
Wallowa County
Montana
Hugh D. Smith
Echo Mercantile Company
C. J. Gulliford
Ed Hammer
Emma Hammer
James Seares
Whitmans Sampler Package Shelf Label Question
The note asks about the Whitman’s Sampler package display and whether it contains an item or feature. It appears to be a fragmented query about packaging content and presentation.
Larceny Case Leads to 45 Days Jail in Pendleton
A larceny of gumboots was heard in the justice court yesterday resulting in a 45 day sentence in Pendleton County jail. Several local and visiting residents were noted in town, including Miss Venice Callison from Pendleton, Mrs. Frank Shelton of Portland visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Ashbaugh of Baker, and Mrs. R. B. Stanfield with Mrs. W. A Jones.
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Pendleton
Venice Callison
Frank Shelton
Portland
Anna Young
L. B. Ashbaugh
Baker
R. B. Stanfield
W. A Jones
Gertrude Brown
Ed Horsch
Dufour
Boston
Echo
Senator Burgess
W. H. Long
Stanfield
Cadet Robert Littlejohn Faces Inquiry Over Threat Letter
Highland Falls residents seek action after Cadet Robert Littlejohn of West Point, a member of the first class, allegedly wrote a letter to Dr Thomas McMenamin threatening to meet him off reserve. The incident followed an off campus horseback ride during which Littlejohn reportedly struck Dr Frank McMenamin with a horse hoof and boasted of possible confrontation. Littlejohn, famed West Point football player, was urged to explain his actions to academy authorities.
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Highland Falls
Robert MacGoun Littlejohn
United States Military Academy
West Point
Lkely
Thomas McMenamin
Little John
Frank McMenamin
Thomas
Littlejohn
Litttlejohn
Academy
Barry
Rabbit Foot Tale Tells of Paris Murder Case
In Paris Missouri Ed Wilson known as Froggy, an ex convict, is linked to the March 18 killing of America MacAfee. A rabbit foot charm found in Wilson’s vest pocket is cited as evidence in the ongoing police investigation as they search the Mississippi River area for him.
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Paris
Ed Wilson
Wilson
America MacAfee
Pendleton News Notes Highlight Potato Ranch Plans
George Ferguson leases 225 acres near Weston and plans immediate planting of 100 acres to potatoes while retaining his insurance business. He will appoint a manager for the ranch. Takes Sporting Review Agency adds 8. D. Taylor to run the Portland publication’s local agency. Will M. Peterson sues Charles J. Jenkins for 3 dollars plus interest on a past due note. F. Wilson represents the plaintiff. Andrew Daniels allegedly assaulted a woman at the Oriental and faces police court. Round-Up pictures reprinted in Inland Printer from Major Lee Moorhouse’s photos.
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Larges
George Ferguson
Weston
Will M. Peterson
Charles J. Jenkins
Ss. F. Wilson
Andrew Daniels
The
Oriental
Inland
Lee Moorhouse
Circuit Judge Denies New Trial for Burt Pixler
Circuit Judge G W Phelps denied Pixler's petition for a new trial after his conviction for charge stealing and indeterminate sentence. The article notes potential parole implications if acquitted or parole terms were violated and governor revoked. It also mentions attorney Dan P Smythe raising two thoroughbred Australian shepherd pups Taft and Roosevelt, plus two Russian wolfhounds recovering from distemper.
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G. W. Phelps
Burt Pixler
Soo
Pixler
Dan P. Smythe
Eit
Taft
Roosevelt
Smythe
Supreme Court Adjourns After Eastern Oregon Session
The supreme court, after inspecting the Walla Walla river for water litigation, visited the Walla Walla bar association last night and returned to Salem today. They continued thirteen cases, dismissed two, and heard the remainder of thirty seven on the docket.
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Supreme Court
Walla Walla River
Walla Walla
Bar Association
Salem
Oregon
Edith Cook sues for divorce after cruel conduct and custody bid
Edith Cook alleges her husband Charles Cook made life burdensome and seeks a divorce with an injunction keeping him from her home and children after he forced entry by axe, smashing a door and arrest. they were married in Pullman in 1859 and have three children, custody requested by Edith. Attorneys Carter and Smythe.
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Charles Cook
Edith Cook
Pullman
Wash
Carter & Smythe
Tocal Boys In College Activities
Pendleton high school graduates figure in University of Oregon dispatches this week. Lyman G. Rice is unanimously chosen assistant manager of the Oregon Emerald for the next year, qualifying him for the manager's post. Tom Boylen wins three events in the Freshman track meet totaling fifteen points. Harold Warner helps arrange the Dramatic Club production "Engaged" staged in Eugene last night.
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Tocal
Pendleton
University of Oregon
Lyman G. Rice
Oregon Emerald
Tom Boylen
Harold Warner
Eugene
Poetic lines of faith and seasonal imagery by F L Stanton
An ornate verse excerpt evokes endurance through storm toward spring and faith. It contemplates brighter days, homeward peace, May joy, and roses blessed by God, reflecting a hopeful lyric voice from a historical source.
Bad Luck as a Complaints Generator
People argue luck is a shared burden yet misuse replaces blame with humor. A witty take suggests harnessing misfortune as a social tool to vent, bonding over shared woes and turning drawbacks into relatable grist for conversation.
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Ben F. Trombley
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Sporting Review
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Journal
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