Umatilla County Gains National Prominence in Wheat Payday
Editorial note in the New York World highlights Umatilla County as rare in receiving front page publicity for a banner wheat check of 70,842 dollars tied to a 1907 harvest. The Oregon Daily Journal first reported the payment to George Peringer, with 3000 acres producing the crop. The piece traces wheat history from New York and Oregon, noting growth of cereal empire westward and northwestward as eastern states diversify.
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New York
Umatilla
United States
New York World
Oregon Daily Journal
Lulu R. Lorenz
Pendleton
George Peringer
Daly
World
Umatilla County
Oregon
Genesee Valley
Vermont
New York City
Customs funds to be deposited in Spokane banks
Notice to all funds collected at the United States customs house must be deposited in Spokane accounts under F. C. Harper, collector of customs, with the Exchange National Bank of Spokane. Previously monies were sent by express to Port Townsend. Deputy collector F. B. Snodgrass proposed the change amid financial strain and it was approved.
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United States Customs Office
F. BE. Snodgrass
F. C. Harper
Exchange National Bank of Spokane
United States
Spokane Chronicle
Express
Port Townsend
Wash
Snodgrass
Harper
Import Duties Paid With Local Currency Change
The proposal benefits banks by raising deposits by about 5000 dollars monthly in the busy season and ends importers demand for gold to pay duties. It would allow any United States currency accepted by the bank to be received for duties.
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United States
Freewater fruitgrower dies from interurban fall injuries
John Givans a 60 year old Freewater fruitgrower died in Walla Walla hospital from injuries after leaping from a moving interurban car at Freewater several days earlier. The conductors slowed the car but did not stop it and the man fell as he stepped from the car, suffering a severe rupture. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church.
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Freewater
John Givans
Walla Walla
Givans
Baptist Church
Webb Street Walkway Upgrade at Masonic Temple
Contractor Ed Harlow begins replacing the Webb street wooden sidewalk with a full length concrete aldawalk at the Masonic Temple. Tearing out the old sidewalk started this morning and the new walk will be sold as rapidly as possible. The lower story houses Rader Furniture Store and plans include painting the building soon. The property is owned by the Masonic Building Association and is described as one of the city’s best.
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Webb Street
Masonic Temple
Ed Harlow
Masonic
Rader Furniture
Masonic Building Association
Presbytery Adjourned Meeting Scheduled at Presbyterian Church
The Presbytery of Pendleton will hold an adjourned meeting at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon to transact business remaining from the regular meeting. At 2 30 a general conference of ministers and members from all churches will be held. The evangelistic lines will be the conference theme and prayer focus. An invitation is extended to all interested to attend.
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Presbytery
Pendleton
Presbyterian Church
Goose Rancher Peter West Builds Winter Shed Nearby
Peter West of Tutuilla farms 150 geese near the city and is erecting a large shed to shelter them from cold weather and storms. His farm lies on a creek with year round fresh water and green grass, a prime site for geese and ducks.
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Oregon
Northwest
Peter West
Tutuilla
Mr. West
Lecture on Persia life at Presbyterian Church
Rev. E T Allen pastor of the Presbyterian church at Trrrngon will speak on The Everyday Life and Customs of Persia in an illustrated lecture at the corner College and Alta streets church. Admission is free with a voluntary offering.
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Presbyterian Church
E. T. Allen
Trrngon
Persia
Corner College
Alta Streets
Allen
Sailed for England on Cunard steamer Lucania
A letter from Dr. C. J. Smith of this city reports that he his wife and his parents sailed from New York on Saturday November 9 aboard the Cunard liner Lucania bound for England. They plan to visit England Scotland and Ireland for some time before traveling to the continent.
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England
East Oregonian
C. J. Smith
New York
Liverpool
Cunard Line
Lucania
Scotland
Ireland
City Treasurer Quarters Relocated for Warrants
Clark Nelson of the Savings Bank force is now in the city recorder’s office to handle matters with the city treasurer. Citizens with business regarding city warrants may be served there.
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Clark Nelson
Saving’s Bank Force
City Recorder
Elk Offer Declined by Portland Park Board
J J Hastings of Walla Walla offered a fine elk and doe to the Portland park board for 40 dollars but the board declined the purchase due to lack of space in the already congested animal quarters within the city park.
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Portland
Paris
J. J. Hastings
Walla Walla
Portland Park Board
Change of Railroad Station Name Near Haines
The O. R. & N. station at Haines Baker county will be renamed Radium Springs after the new sanitarium at the springs near Haines station is completed.
New Western Union Operator Returns to City Office
Paul Smith, formerly night operator at the Western Union office in this city, has returned and accepted the same position again. He learned telegraphing in the Pendleton offices and has recently been employed in San Francisco.
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Western Union
Paul Smith
Pendleton
San Francisco
New Wood Pipe Factory to Hire 200 in Portland
A wood pipe factory plans construction in Portland and will employ about 200 men. Arrangements are in place to purchase a site for the plant in the near future.
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Portland
Concert Postponed by Presbyterian Choir
The Presbyterian choir announces a postponement of the concert to next week, instead of this Thursday, rescheduling to a later date under its auspices.
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Presbyterian Choir
If You See It In The East Oregonian It’s Mo
A brief note notes that local notices and items circulate under the East Oregonian name. It hints at timing and relevance for readers seeking timely regional happenings in the paper.
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East Oregonian
Kitties Band Parade Tops Pendleton Arts Day
The Kilties, an internationally famed bagpipe band in full Gordon Highland dress, arrived from Walla Walla to perform a matinee and evening concert at the Pendleton armory. Seats for 600 were arranged, tickets sold mainly at the door, and a 10-voice choir with Angus McMillan Fraser joined the performance. The group has played over 4 000 concerts across multiple continents and embarks on its 16th tour, with strong praise from local and visiting audiences.
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Gordon Highland Regiment
Pendleton
Armory
Company L
Peoples Warehouse
Bond Bros
Koeppen’s Drug Store
Nissen & Son's
Walla Walla
Portland
Souea
Canada
United States
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Mexico
Belleville
Work on Dr Holsingtons New Residence Progresses
Work on the new residence of Dr. G S Holsington on South Main street is progressing after delays caused by high lumber prices. With prices now reasonable, the project will be rushed and several other homes will start once lumber costs stay normal.
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G.S. Holsington
South Main Street
Grill Restaurant Closes Due to Financial Pressures
Proprietor Charles Holdaway announced the Grill restaurant will cease operations today after years of struggle with high rent and other obstacles. Holdaway will focus on running the St George Restaurant, which he has owned for over a year.
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Charles Holdaway
Holdaway
St. George
Eastern Star Social Tonight At Masonic Temple
Bushee chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will host a social this evening at the Masonic temple. A brief program, games, and refreshments are planned and all members are invited to attend.
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Bushee
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Fortune Made by Pick Shovel and Wheelbarrow
A Goldendale resident, known as Old Man Virden, mined a small stream ledge for ten years using crude tools, turning $12,000 in virgin gold and proving the mine's value. He now offers the mine for sale at a price nearly doubling his development costs, having patiently ground out riches with limited equipment.
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Yakima Republic
Goldendale
Klickitat County
Swank
North
Yakima
Virden
Diggin
Implementa
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Citron
F&s
Tallman & Co
Albers
Pete
Selcs
W. J. Clark & Co
Geo. Peringer
Spokane
Winslow Bros
Main Street
Pendleton Creamery Co
T. J. Cheney
Jersey Dairy
United States Depository
Scotchman Parade
Bag Pipe Brigade
Campbella
Kilties
Petaluma
Calif
Anton Nolte Pendleton
Orwgon
Roosevelt
Boston
M. J. Hendricks
Thompson &T
S.adler
Paos, & CO
Max Baer
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