Stanfield to Build New School as Bids Awarded
Five bids opened for the Stanfield school project. Spencer & Turner of Stanfield won with stone work at 14,300, using Baker stone. R W Wheaton of Prineville bid brick 18,960. M F Col bach Hermiston bid stone 14,455. O Rourke Bros of Walla Walla won plumbing and water system at 1,713. Work to start at once for fall opening. County Fruit Inspector S J Campbell reports large healthy pear trees west of Stanfield, suitable for commercial orchards with minimal pruning. Depot telephone to be installed by C W R N Co., easing previous railroad-dispute downtime.
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Stanfield
Ore
Ralph R. Wheaton
Prineville
Spencer & Turner
Stone
Mulmain & Clancy
Walla Walla
M. F. Colbach
Hermiston
Uise
Baker
Bank
Hermiston Bank & Trust Co
O'Rourke Bros
County Fruit
J. Campbell
Campbell
Sears
Brown county schools plan cyclone cellars after tornado
Hiawatha Kansas Brown county school board orders every schoolhouse to have a cyclone cellar for teacher and pupils in twister events. A third of rural buildings to be replaced this summer with new up to date structures. Over 100000 dollars will be spent on rebuilt country schools.
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Hiawatha
Kan
Brown County
Groom Vlees Near Chuucach Premature Wedding Departure
Miss Johanna of Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania was abandoned a hundred yards from the church en route to wed R. M. Galen in Wyoming. Galen was captured by a constable and charged with breach of promise. The minister and guests waited while the bride and groom parted. The wedding was called off and Galen was held for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesharre
Wyoming
Johanna Church
R. M. Galen
Galen
Democrats Sweep House Budget To Cut Expenses
In Washington Democrats in the House passed the first series of resolutions to trim House costs by 185000 dollars a year. Salaries for clerks mercers and janitors totaling 42000 dollars a year are eliminated. Mr Mann joked he must sweep his own room after lacking a janitor and a carpet sweeper was refused.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
House
Mann
Roseburg Pair Sentenced $500 for Local Option Violation
L L Lewin and Rh B Mathews, first of nine indicted Roseburg near beer resort keepers, were fined $500 each by Judge Coke for selling beer in violation of the local option law. Jail time was avoided due to the grand jury’s stance on jail suitability. Seven defendants remain under inderment as a new term of court begins Monday amid the Hoy McClarren murder trial preparations. A new grand jury will be drawn. If a man lives in fear of being found out, that is pretty sure to hap pen to him before he gets through.
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Roseburg
Ore
L. L. Lewin
Rh. B. Mathews
Coke
Lewis
Mathews
Hoy McClarren
Echo Commencement Highlights Four Graduates in Echo Oregon
Echo Oregon May 22. Friday marked the close of a successful term with high school graduation held at the M E church. Four seniors Audrey Wattenburger Eva Dunning Ruth Clark and Charlies Hoskins delivered programs including an oration Weave the Warp and Weave the Woof and Our Uncrowned Queens. Diplomas were presented as teachers praised stable enrollment and re election of most staff for next year. Local moves included Ed Norsche shifting saloon sites after a fire, plus several residents leaving for visits or trips to Portland Pendleton and La Grande. A tragic shooting incident occurred when a girl found a revolver and it discharged fatally injuring Essie Acton, a classmate, at the Baldwin home. The article also notes charitable efforts for a Catholic church in Echo and broader community events.
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Echo
Ore
M. E. Church
Audrey Watenburger
Eva Dunning
Ruth Clark
Charlies Hoskins
Barks Orchestra
Clark
Ottimer A. Cannon
Charles C. Hoskins
Anita Howard
Addie
Darius Green
Flying Machine
Eva M. Dunning
Godfrey
Cannon
Audrey M. Wattenburger
Wein Alms
Eleaiecs Ialerei
Ruth J. Clark
Musie
L. W. Keeler Banedic
McKal
O. A. Cannon
L. W. Keeler
Misa Rippel
Miss Watenburger
Carr
Irene Rippey
la Grande
B. Johnson
Adams
A. K. Hammer
Willamette Valley
Ed Norsche
Louvre
Main
Duont
Vie Hour
Dupont
Bridge Streets
Mesdames
Louis Scholl, Jr
T. G. Smith
Portland
Rebekah
Stanfield
J.T. Hosking
F. T. George
Pendleton
J. G. Thomas
F. M. Scrivener
Mr. Scrivner
Walla Walla
Alter Society
More
E. Fish Jr
Grand Lodge I
Joe Bailey
Navy Yard
Essie
Gertrude
Acton
Gertie
Miss Acton
P. J. Baldwin
Baldwin
Seattle
Eighth grade girl kills playmate shocks Bremeton
Seattle May 20 Mithe Gertrude Acton dies at Bremeton home after unintentionally killing Basie Haldwin, a one year old playmate. The incident leaves the community in grief as investigators probe the alarming tragedy.
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Seattle
Mithe Gertrude Acton Sies
Bremeton
Basie Haldwin
Caledonian Picnic Closes At Athena After Huge Turnout
The Caledonian picnic at Athena ended Saturday night after two days of strong crowds and lively programs. Readouts show a large attendance and varied entertainment including bagpipes, vocal numbers, dances, and a short address, reflecting a festive community gathering with plans for a petition filing noted elsewhere.
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Athena
Absentminded Lawyer and Rainy Courtroom Banter
Mayor Whitlock joked at a Toledo banquet about an absentminded lawyer who hailed a taxicab in rain and wind to court. He chased the cab, invited the judge to ride, and the judge accepted, the cab stopping at the courthouse as the distracted attorney led the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitlock
Toledo
Freer Book On Piles Offers Internal Cure Guide
A free booklet from Dr. Leonhardt Co explains piles causes whether internal or external and whether salves suppositories or cutting remove the cause. It details a permanent cure and promotes Hem-Rold marketed at $1 per large bottle with a guarantee.
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Leonhardt
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station B
Buffalo N. Y
Pendleton Drug Co
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