Windom man found dead in barn after disappearance
Johnson, a respected Windom farmer aged 65 with a large Texas acreage, was last seen at home before leaving for morning work. His daughter found him hanged in the barn. he had been gone about fifteen minutes. He leaves a wife and seven children. Also a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from Mississippian Mrs. R A Donaldson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
Johnson
Texas
Chamberlain
R. A. Donaldson
Lexington
Miss
Marriages and local notices from county press
News items report weddings in Echo and Pendleton including News of the Week ad Scrivener of Echo and Miss Ink Norman. Echoes notes L. Snyder leaving Etanfield for Pendleton. Swageart sells a hog carload in Portland at top market. August Tanke dies at Freewater after lingering illness. Joe and Mrs Eades entertain for Victor Eades eighth birthday. M iss Gressle Dixon wed J L Dixon at Sunnyside parsonage. Groom Weather a hard worker, couple to live north of Pleasant View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Scrivener
Echo
Miss Ink Norman
Pendleton
Nathan Evans
Joe Eades
Victor
Margaret Small
Norma Coe
Helen Broxson
Cecil Small
Ethel Bades
John Reed
Nathan Sikes
Warren Small
Arthur Crone
Frank Breen
Date Cherry
Ardell Edwards
Merle Broxson
Eugene
Victor Bades
Milton Eagle
Misa Gressle Dixon
J. L. Dixon
Fruitvale
Mr. Weather
Pleasant View
Sunnyside
Rev. Lambert
Methodist Church
Weather Ranch
Cuticura Heals Severe Hand Dermatitis Says Mrs Taylor
Mrs Mary Taylor of St. Clair Missouri describes a fifteen year battle with watery blisters cracking and bleeding on her hands. After trying remedies without relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment following a doctor’s advice and reports a complete cure with no trace of trouble remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair, Mo
Galvea
Finimenta
Mary Taylor
Mar
Cuticura
Dept.t
Boston
Chamberlain's Tableta Promote Appetite
The advert touts Chamberlains Tableta as a remedy to create a healthy appetite and to strengthen the stomach so it can work naturally. It notes availability from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Captured after chase in Philadelphia street car pursuit
Benjamin Waxler was speaking at Fourth and Green streets when Henry Galloway attempted to grab his pocketbook with $50. A policeman chased Galloway as he boarded a Green street car, the pursuit continuing for several blocks until Galloway was captured. He faced a night court hearing before Magistrate Gorman and was held under $800 ball for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Benjamin Waxler
Fourth
Green Streets
Henry Galloway
Waxler
Galloway
Gorman
Why Some Churches Fail
Washington report outlines a preacher declaring that churches fail because they hire assistants employed by the wealthy. The piece notes funded ministers and patronage influence within congregations, with emphasis on financial control shaping church leadership and decisions.
Wealthy city churches attacked at Baltimore Presbyterian synod
The Baltimore synod heard Rev Norman Thomas of New York accuse fashionable city churches of hiring assistants for personal gain. Rev Warren H Wilson of Brooklyn warned that country churches were weakening and being replaced by new denominations driven by emotion. The confrontation caused a stir among attending clergy and delegates. A separate note promotes Chamberlain's ointment as a pain reliever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Presbyterian Church
Norman Thomas
New York
Warren H. Wilson
Brooklyn
Democratic Committee To Watch Vote Count
Los Angeles reports that Chairman H P Cotton appointed a five member committee to observe the county vote count. Democrats say they are suspicious but refrain from accusations. An unrelated ad promotes Chamberlains Tablets for stomach issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Los Angeles
H. P. Cotton
Rich farmer J L Johnson kills self in McPherson county
Word reached here of the death by his own hand of J L Johnson a wealthy oil man and landowner living south of McPherson Kansas His death is attributed to failure of crops this year in the Texas land venture he pursued through McPherson county authorities are investigating the case for details and disposition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Kan
J. L. Johnson
McPherson County
Lving
Hartman Abstract Co and local professionals in Pendleton
Hartman Abstract Co offers reliable abstracts for all Umatilla county lands and handles loans on city and farm property. They buy and sell real estate, provide general brokerage, assist non residents with taxes and investments, and offer fire life and accident insurance. Local references include JAMES JOHNS president and H MARSH secretary. New location is 815 Main Street. Also listed are dentists Dr Thomas Vaughan and Dr James E Sharp, veterinary surgeon Dr D C M Nabb, stock inspector, George W Coutts attorney, and Frederick Steiner attorney with offices in Judd building and Schmidt block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman Abstract CO
Umatilla
Io General Brokerage
Busines
Pendleton
James Johns
Pres
H. Marsh
Sec
Bentley & Leffingwell
Main Street
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Frank Morrell
Gordon and North
Columbia Theatres
ED. Madden
Music By
Leo Edwards
Marcia
MCMX
Gus Edwards
Broadway
Murray Music Co
Yankee Girl
Dove
Duchess
Ter
the Yankee Girl
L. P. Snyder
Etanfield Ranch
Allene
Washington
Rich Farmer
Self
Madam Kennedy
Athena
P. O
Hoho, Ore
Classified
Insurance and Land Business
CITY
Thompson Street
Carney & Bradley, Props
Fast
Oregonian
Pendlean Lodge No
DR. May
Thomas Vaughan
Judd Building
James E. Sharp
Temple Building
D. C. M’nabb
Koeppen
East Court Street
C. W. Lassen
McKillip Veterinary College of Chicago
Bush &81
H. S. Garfield
M. D
Judd Sleck
Lynne
Judd
Main
Court Streets
Matia
J. E. Holder
Temple, Bldg
Raley
James A. Fee
Attorney AT Law
Despain Building
John 5S
Baker
Carter & Smythe
American National Bank
James B. Perry
Taylor Hardware Company
Peterson & Wilson
Attorneys At Law
Smith- Crawford Building
Lowell & Winter
George W. Coutts
Schmidt
Frederick Steiner
Smith-Crawford
Douglas W. Bailey
Taylor Hardware Co
Johnson & Skrable
CHINA
Ung D Goey
Alta Street
Tallman Drug Co
E. Court Street
East Oregonian
Country Court
Circuit Court Justice Court
Real Estaia
Beaver Snbravn
Hig
Wat
Portland
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