Golconda Strike in Sumpter Promises Large Pay
A mining man describes a major Golconda strike at the Golconda mine near Sumpter. Superintendent Meikle led inspection of a 200-foot level pay streak, with a vein 12 to 18 inches wide and three feet of heavy ore below, plus a ton of high grade ore shipped. Development aims to widen ore bodies on the 300-foot level as 100 tons await milling. Local investors anticipate substantial gains from the rich vein in Pendleton owned venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumpter
Golconda
Pendleton
Baker City
Meikle
Ridge spring rain and hail report
Ridge notes a pleasant spring with extra rain and a hail storm on the 10th that dumped about three inches. No serious damage. James Nelson rode through with cattle. B F Ogle and family left for Athena to establish a new home.
Colonel Raley's Broad Support For Attorney General Job
The Portland Journal reports Colonel Raley's candidacy is popular with few enemies and many friends across parties. He is said to command strong backing in Umatilla County due to his private life and political career, earning voters' unbounded confidence and expected solid support at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raley
Umatilla County
Portland Journal
Mrs Vert sails from Liverpool on Umbria for New York
Mrs Jessie S Vert, who left Pendleton last September and has been traveling in Germany, France and other lands, sailed today from Liverpool aboard the Cunard liner Umbria bound for New York. She will spend a few days in New York with Professor Alexander Jeffrey of Bellevue Hospital, then proceed to Massachusetts, Chicago and St Paul to visit friends, aiming to be home about the 5th or 6th of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie S. Vert
Pendleton
Germany
France
Liverpool
Cunard
S. S. Umbria
New York
Alexander Jeffrey
Bellevue Hospital
Massachusetts
Chicago
St. Paul
2K. Epple
John Hailey, Jr
Newport
Grand Lodge of the Rebekahs
Homer G. Williams
Viola Francis Hurger
Umatilla County
Francis
Aignew
Sound
Oregon
A. J. Haynes
Rangeyville
Idaho
Haynes
C, Rh. & N. Company
Albert Fray
Portland
G. A. Hartman
Eklund Seeks Divorce From Anna Eklund in Umatilla Court
Albert Eklund applies to the circuit court of Umatilla county for divorce from his wife Anna Eklund alleging desertion in March 1901 and ongoing refusal to live together. Married in Endleton in 1890. no children or community property. Bean & Lowell represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Eklund
Circuit Court
Umatilla County
Anna Eklund
Endleton
Bean & Lowell
Electric railway proposal for Pendleton to Dayton Wash
Promoters push a Washington based electric railway plan claiming a $1.5 million, two year build with 60 foot cars and dual passenger freight service. Key players include M Mellimann and Walla Walla engineers while county and city officials weigh a 60 year franchise and route details across Umatilla and neighboring counties.
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M. Melimann
Pendleton
Dayton Wash
Walla Walla
Mellmann
Halley
Hartman
Walker
Gilliland
Dayton
Columbia County
Umatilla
State of Washington
Umatilla County
W. C. Cheney
American Engineers’ Association
United States
New York
Melimann
Touchet River
Huntsville
Wattsburg
Washington & Columbia River
Dixie
Walla Walla Valley
College, Place
Freewater
Milton
Weston
Athena
Adama
Adams
Helix
Washington & Oregon Electric Railway, Light & Power Co
Local visitors noted at Pendleton and area hotels
In town reports list A. B. Gillett from Echo and W. R. Taylor of Athena. Mrs. W. J. Clark returns from Portland. M. T. Allen and wife of Echo at Hotel St. George. W. H. Sayer and P. T. Hollis from Adams in town Sunday. Of Walla Walla and Levi Ankeny from Walla Walla registered at the Golden Rule. Frank Boynton of Ukiah visited for beef. 5. L. Wakefield left for business to Athena, Milton and Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Gillett
Echo
Hoone Watson
Meacham
W. R. Taylor
Athena
W. J. Clark
Portland
M. T. Allen
Hotel St. George
W. H. Sayer
P. T. Hollis
Adams
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Frank Boynton
P. H. Fee
Sisters’ Hospital
L. Wakefield
Milton
Pomeroy
Levi Ankeny
Golden Rule
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Dindinger, Wilson & Co
Cleaver Bros
Tallman & CO
THE
Pendleton Shoe Store
A. EL. Linn
Lee Teutech
Grande
Ralph Folsom
James Kirkpatrick
M. Walker
George van Dran
Chas. A. Seeley
City
T. W. Ayers
I’. F. Jease
Spokane
U. R. & N. Company
Tienda Mi
Matt Mosgrove
J. H. Raley
Willamette Valley
Arthur L Knight
Yaquinna Bay
Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows
J. H. King
W. Turner
Henry Fish
BD E Hornsby
A. 8. Pearson
Nebraska
Mr. Pearson
Urey
Matt Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Edward Kline
A. Kline
Young Kline
Col. J. H. Raley
W. M. Fierce
Union
Morrow
T. L D. Taylor
W. D. Hansford
C. H. Marsh
W. D. Chamberlain
Charles P. Strain
Surveyor
Pilot Rock
Alba
Ukiah
Potts
Little Lady
Guoroan
Tye
Eaid
Eale
J. A. Blakley
Glasswar
Pendj
Owl
Saving’s Bank
Fry & End
the Pacific Newspaper
Market St
San Franc
ST. Joe Store
Kuppenheimer
the Lyons Mergcartile CO
Carrier Millinery
Darlings
M. A. Rader
Progressive Furniture
Main and
Webb Streets
Pendleton, Oregos
Lee
U. S
New Coe Fe
Pendicton, Ome
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