Businessman Charles Wall Dies After Appedix Crisis
Charles W Wall a Pendleton resident for eleven years and head salesman at Rader furniture died after a sudden appendicitis with peritonitis. He was 33, survived by wife Zaja Bowles, parents and four brothers and a sister. Funeral at Methodist church with Knights of Pythias and Elks lodges marching to the service.
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Pendleton
Charles W. Wall
St. Anthony’s Hospital
W. K. Wall
Athena
Peabody
Kan
Rader
Zaja Bowles
West
Alta Street
George
Frank
Clare and
John
Myrtle Harrison
Portland
Wall
Knights of Pythias and
Elks' Lodges
Ford
Methodist Church
M. A. Rader
D. B. Waffle
Ralph Folsom
D. B. Bailey
C. J. Ferguson
A. E. Lambert
Pioneers Reunion Opens in Weston Tomorrow
Weston Oregon hosts the 14th annual pioneers reunion starting tomorrow drawing a large crowd. The program begins at 10 AM at the pavilion with music, poetry, and an address of welcome by Mayor G W Stages. Hon J D Lee of Portland speaks in the afternoon along with a baseball game, street sports, and a balloon ascent. An evening band concert is planned at the pavilion followed by a dance in the opera house. The two day event includes a Saturday program as well.
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Weston
Ore
Pioneers
A. Barnes
G. W. Stages
J. D. Lee
Portland
Ben
Presbyterian delegate from Idaho found dead in bed
Denver Colo May 27 Samuel H Young of Twin Falls Idaho a delegate to the Presbyterian general assembly was found dead in bed today An autopsy will be held tonight
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Denver
Colo
Samuel H. Young
Twin Falls
Idao
Presbyterian General Assembly
Harriman Ships for Europe on Kaiser Wilhelm II
E H Harriman sailed from New York on the Kaiser Wilhelm II today bound for Europe with the liner set to depart June 1. The move confirms his transatlantic voyage plans and signals impending business travels.
Action for Money Filed in Circuit Court Peterson v Baker
An action for money commenced today in the circuit court. The suit seeks $61 on a note and an additional $25 for collection expenses.
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Will M. Peterson
M. A. Baker
Prominent Minister Visits Pendleton for Brief Stop
Rev. H. Quickenden, a leading western Christian church figure, spent yesterday afternoon in Pendleton. Former Omaha pastor recently accepted the call to North Broadway church in Seattle.
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H. Quickenden
Christian Church In the West
Pendleton
Omaha
North Broadway
Seattle
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting Set Tomorrow
A WCTU meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Judge Lowell, 725 Johnson street. All members and others interested are urged to attend. Dr J A Plamondon made a rapid automobile trip from Athena to the city bringing Mr and Mrs W K Wall to their dying son, arriving at the hospital 40 minutes after departure. The son died shortly after their arrival.
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The
Elks
Knights of Pythias
A. E. Lambert
Knights
G. W. Phelps
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Judge Lowell
Johnson Street
J. A. Plamondon
Athena
W. K. Wall
Express change as A. B. Steele goes on vacation
A B Steele, Pacific Express agent, has obtained a leave of absence and plans a two to three week rustication in the mountains. During his absence, Robert Renn, former local express agent, will take his place as express messenger.
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A. B. Steele
Pacific Express Company
Robert Renn
Express
Western Union Extends Telegraph Wire to Baker City
Due to growing local business, Western Union installs a new wire from Portland to Baker City. Workmen have arrived and are setting up the headquarters in this city, extending the telegraph line to improve service.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Portland
Baker City
High School Instructor Heads to Weston Mountain
Frank Carruth, instructor in the commercial department, left this afternoon for Weston mountain to manage potato raising during the summer. He is a member of a local company with mountain land leased for the venture. Other members are Mrs. W. Johnson and B. B. Aldrich.
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Frank Carruth
Weston Mountain
W. Johnson
B. B. Aldrich
Neighbor Returns Borrowed Horses From Nolen Ranch
Stolen horses and harness from the Slusher ranch at Nolen were not stolen but borrowed by a neighbor who did not obtain permission. Police were alerted and a methodical search for the animals began before the error was found.
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Nolen
Dr Blakeslee to Return Home From California Springs
Dr. Lynne K. Blakeslee has been at Paso Robles hot springs for health. He reports a greatly improved health and enjoyed the vacation. He will leave this week and plans to return to Pendleton to resume practice around June 2.
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Blakeslee
Lynne K. Blakeslee
Paso Robles
California
Pendleton
Teachers Sign Eight to Nine Month Contracts
Teachers contracts for next fall are filed with the county school superintendent. F W Beatty signs for eight months in district 28, Margaret Hammer for eight months in district 68, Lillian Downs Dobson for seven months in district 30, and G M Wolfe with Corrie W Burnham for a nine month term at Umatilla. Ukiah stockman Denny Lazinka reports Mountaine range in need of rain, hoping for better conditions for farmers. Leaginsks moves family to the row for summer after months in town.
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F. W. Beatty
Margaret Hammer
Lillian Downs Dobson
G. M. Wolfe
Corrie W. Burnham
Umatilla
Nain
Denny Lazinka
Hie Faneh
Tie
Norton Will Sing Recital At Presbyterian Church
Announcement for a noon recital to be given in the Presbyterian church next week. Norton will sing a selection of songs and arias in a brief program for the congregation and local attendees.
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Presbyterian Church
New Insurance Rates Take Effect In Pendleton
Pendleton insurers notify that new rates in effect since March 10 apply to all policies written after that date. Old rates remain for policies written before March 10. Some property owners misread the change as retroactive by five or six months. Cloak & Suit Those Not Sold report denies Pendleton Cloak and Salt House sale. T. B. Swearingen states ownership remains with himself and John Seibert and the big sale will continue. He cannot explain rumors of a sale to former owner C Anthony, unless tied to a manager’s expense-cutting move.
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Pendleton
Oldline
Cloak & Suit
T. B. Swearingen
Body of Spokane Victim Is Found
Spokane police tie river corpses to a murder and robbery gang after Patrick Corrigan, a Wisconsin farmer, is found dead in the river. Investigators say a dollar-sized skull fracture and missing valuables indicate foul play. Corrigan’s sister offered a $300 reward and Corrigan’s identity is confirmed by a fireman brother-in-law. Nearly $10,000 in Corrigan’s money is traced in Spokane banks. A second, unnamed man from a surface blast is identified as the other victim from the Great Northern bridge incident.
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Spokane
Wash
Patrick Corrigan
Wisconsin
A. W. Duncan
Corrigan
H. Miller
Portland
Seattle
San Francisco
Admits Rain Sparks Crops to Bumper Yields Near Rock
The Wheat field near Rock shows marvelous growth after renewed rains. McManus notes reseeded barley may still yield well despite earlier doubts. Rain totals: Pendleton about half an inch this month, one inch at the Rock, with seven inches short for the rainy season. May and June could close the gap.
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McManus
Pendleton
Alaska Steamship Cuts Rates to Puget Sound Points
Tacoma Mary 27 It was announced that the Alaska steamship company will make sweeping reductions in rates between Puget Sound points Nomovu and Ste Miehwets. A similar reduction by other companies is believed imminent.
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Alaska
Tacoma
Mary
Alaska Steamship Company
Payer Sound
Nomovu
Ste Miehwets
Mnite
Gold and silver weights noted in old record
A historical entry records a cuble foot of gold weighing 200 pounds and silver valued at 55 units of currency, indicating standard bullion measures and pricing in the period.
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Rinehart
Standard Grocery Co
F&s
Tallman & Co
Presbyterian
Idaho
Wm. E. Hanscom
Jeweler
Winslow Bros
Walte
Fred Waffle
Maxwell
Long Brothers
Juliet H. Cooper
St. Paul, Minn
K. L. Cooper
Howman Hotel
Bowman
Judge FitzGerald
Thomas FitzGerald
Taylor
Wilson
J. A. Crogsley
David Clarke
Michael Burke
Fred Hook
Anna Selkirk Norton
Moorhouse
Lee Moorhouse
Walla Walla
Garden City
Park Fund
Norton
Hanan C. O
C. O
Douglas
Kelly C. O
Boston
Northwest
Take Point
la Fountaine
Main Street
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
Graduate
Max Baer
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