Will Sing Wesley's Praises 200th Anniversary Event
In Philadelphia the Academy of Music hosts a two night celebration marking the 200th birthday of John Wesley. Bishop Cyrus D. Foss presides and introduces speakers including Bishop Charles H. Fowler Senator Depew and Dr. Frank G. Gunsaulus for a tribute to Wesley and the founding of Methodism.
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Philadelphia
Academy of Music
John Wesley
Wesley
United States
Cyrus D. Foss
Charles H. Fowler
Depew
New York
Frank G. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Wanted Help Harvest Strawberries Near Milton and Freewater
Help wanted to harvest an unusually large strawberry crop in Milton and Freewater. Large number of workers needed for six week outings with camping provided. Pay is twenty five cents per crate. Send inquiries to N. W. Mumford in Freewater or R. T. Motley in Milton Oregon.
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Milton
Freewater
Freewater Strawberry Fields
Timber land withdrawal scarcities worry Tacoma timbermen
A Tacoma timber locator returns from Ashland Oregon with 21 observers noting the withdrawal of Oregon timber lands from location. They describe the land as distant from rail and high altitude with limited value for good timber. Experts say one claim yields at most 500000 feet of clear timber and scrub lumber potential is low.
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Oregon
Tacoma
Ashland
South Prairie
Eastern Oregon Washington Firemen's Association Postpones Election
R M Mc Donald, president, meets with Director J W Morgan in Walla Walla to plan the forthcoming year. No June election. business to run another year. Walla Walla excluded due to lack of paid fire department. La Grande and Heppner drop out. aim to form a new Eastern Washington league excluding Oregon. Walla Walla's cup held for next contest. to be sent to Mc Donald.
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Washington
Oregon
Firemen's Association
Seaton
Walla Walla
R. M. McDonald
Eastern
Oregon and Washington
la Grande
Heppner
McDonald
Walla Walla's New Theater Plans and Costs
Walla Walla plans a new theater to rival larger cities. General Manager McCabe of the W R B with Felix Helig of Portland has leased and will operate the theater. Plans for repair were received, interior work and furnishings cost nearly 7000 dollars. Paine Brothers will replace the roof and lay cement sidewalks around the building.
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Walla Walla
Managor McCabe
The
Felix Helig
Portland
Thls
Paine Brothers
GOOD COAL AT RIDGE DISCOVERY ON MCLAUGHLIN LAND
Mr J A McLaughlin and his daughter visited the city after a buggy breakdown on the way home Mrs McLaughlin reports coal found on the McLaughlin property in a seven foot vein of superior quality Work has begun and the tunnel has caved in three times with no damage the coal improves as debris is cleared Next week workers will develop the vein and the prospect is bright if the seam holds and production is planned for large quantities.
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McLaughlin
J. A. McLaughlin
Budge
Hood
Hay's Nephew to Be Married in Decatur Il
A wedding of note occurs in Decatur with Lieut Charles Edward Hay Jr. of the Un. G. A. marrying Miss Sarah Jane Roby of the city. The groom is the son of former Mayor Charles E. Hay of Springfield and a nephew of Secretary of State Hay. They will reside at Port Harrison Montana after the ceremony. The Tenino Washington postmaster was gagged and robbed by masked men Monday night, with about 41,000 in cash and checks taken.
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Hay
Decatur
Charles Edward Hay, Jr
Tenino
Wash
New Water System for La Grande Improves Supply
La Grande Water Storage Company operates 15 to 25 workers on Morgan Lake reservoir and ditches. A 6 foot bottom ditch from Sheep creek and a 6 mile ditch from Rock creek will supply a 100 acre Morgan Lake reservoir with 25 feet depth, 26 000 000 barrels capacity. A two mile pipe 24 inches at dam narrows to 18 inches to city reservoir powers machinery and domestic use.
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la Grande
la Grande Water Storage Company
Morgan Lake
Sheep Creek
Rock Creek
City
Phillips and the Slave
Wendell Phillips, famed abolitionist, visits Charleston and stays at a hotel. A colored man pleads for humanity and requests a breakfast. Phillips dismisses the plea and ends the encounter saying he cannot bear to be wasted by a slave. The dialogue reveals tension between abolitionist ideals and social hierarchies of the era.
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Wendell Philips
Charleston
Phillips
Texas Press Association Holds 24th Annual Session in Waxahachie
Waxahachie Texas May 21 Members of the Texas Press Association gather for the twenty fourth annual session. Routine business was transacted this forenoon and after luncheon the convention discussed matters of interest to the business and editorial management of newspapers. Sessions continue through tomorrow with local entertainment for visitors.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Lone Star State
Texas Presa
Warman Buys Vacant Lots in Cole's Addition
W G Cole sells to C H Warman of Vinson for 325 dollars in block 4 of Cole's addition. Transfer handled by BE T Wade real estate agency. Property fronts Washington street. For rent a suite of nicely furnished rooms one block and a half west of Malo, inquire 208 Alta.
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Malo
Alta
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Sumpter
North Pole
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Srand Trunk
Thas
H.S. McCallum & Company
Baker City
Baysom
Pendleton
RIDGE
Roosevelt
McCall’s Patterns
Phillips and the
Old Darkey
Texas Editors
HOLT
Harveste
Umatilla
E. L.smith
Courteton
Kabros
Uma Soda
Castile
Koeppens
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