Special School District Taxes Circulated to Districts
County Superintendent Welles issues a circular to school boards about voting on special district taxes and meeting timelines. He notes attorney general guidance that in districts with under 20 children, qualifying voters for school officers can vote at tax meetings. Last year’s levies rose over 40 percent. Athena had the heaviest district levy, with mills ranging across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comity Superintendent of Public Instruction
Athena
Welles
Leen
Ciatricn Nnto
Mili
Pendleton
Eeho
Weeten
Milton
Aviomes
Helio
Lewis
Frank K. Welles
Umatiia County
Grensery Optimistic on Government Reclamation Path
Grunsky a resistant engineer for the government reclamation service urges swift action on major projects in Orcas and Weehinwen, praising approved federal aid and urging rational funding. He argues for open-handed generosity and elimination of sectionalism to maximize benefits for Washington state development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grunsky
Government Reclamation Service
Heer
Walla Walla
Atteterriew
Orcas
Washington
Prosperity Through Honest Labor Builds Nation
The article argues that increasing the country’s wealth from productive soil work will raise overall happiness. It notes that men in the movement are enthusiastic, believing they are laying foundations for a new, mighty empire built on communal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dasoclathin
Paving Fight in Walla Walla Heads to Court
In Walla Walla the South Second street paving dispute moves to court tomorrow as Vinge and Chase, attorneys for the property owner in district 25, seek a restraining order to stop Mayor Kellough from contracting with Warren Construction. Property owners challenge Councilman McKean’s action approving the ordinance and contract, which, if overturned, could affect districts 27, 24 and 30 and delay District 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Second Treet
Watle Wath
Vinge & Chase
District 25
Kellough
Walla Walla
Warren Construction Company
McKean
Cthieve
Second Street
Warrin Company
Fe Il Legal
Counciliman McKean
Alegul
Crawford Appointed Judge of Highth District Bench
Thomas H. Crawford of La Grande is named by Governor Chamberlain to fill the circuit bench of the Highth district, succeeding Judge Eckitypon. He will begin January 1 and serve until the next federal election in June 1909. He is about 55, lifelong Democrat, and highly regarded in eastern Oregon for learning and experience. The appointment follows recommendations from many lawyers in the Tenth district and broad support from both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Crawford
la Grande
Chamberlain
Robert Eckitypon
Federa
Crawford
Oregon
Herved Pen
eRtiern
Mate Pen
Tenth Destrict
Duvelville
Hin
Printers Gather In Walla Walla For county meeting
Representatives of the printing industry in Uma Nila Walla Walla and Columbia counties met in Walla Walla on Saturday night as guests of the Walla Walla Franklin, with a banquet at the Hotel Dieres. Before adjournment the group unanimously decided to hold the next meeting in Peron on Sunday, November 2. Local printers plan to invite visitors and expect strong turnout from Walla Walla, Whitman and Columbia counties.
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Uma
Nila
Walla Walla
Columbia
Walla
Dieres
Wo Wae
Peron
Jocal
Walla Waitin
Columbia Counties
Umatilla Ditch Company Buys Land for Irrigation Project
Negotiations lead to Umatilla Ditch Company purchase of 7539 acres from Gow Hunt near Umatilla for 125000 dollars. Project includes eleven miles main ditch about 14 miles long with 25 miles of laterals, drawing water from the river to flood low-lying lands. Yearly work to begin after year start. aim to irrigate four to five mile strips along the river bank and develop the western irrigated region. Officers include Crombickh Spokane Wall Pendleton Petry Hinkle and capital stock of 1600000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Fir ‘Timation Company
Umatilla Diteh Company
Moho
Hinkle
Dover
Aee Crombickh
Spokane
J. Wall
J. Wall, Oft Pendteton, See Petry
Z. T. Hinkle
Aft Pendienon
Frefteuter
le Capitaux- of
Ak Fpeleayee
Fragment from 1770 edition in Thadera store window
An old paper fragment from March 17 9720 notes the Phantart Maraths and Country Queenel and hints at early political content. It mentions Joy of that era and references Boyton events, artillery concerns, and royal connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thadera
Anton
Boyton
Principal Hutt Renews Post At City School
Report from the afternoon edition states J W Hutt remained principal while rumors of resignations proved unfounded He will continue as superintendent of city schools with 16 applicants awaiting the vacancy left by Le Re Teaver whose departure ends soon Election results for the vacancy will be announced in a few days.
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Tt Wiv
J. W. Hutt
Foun Putin
Taylor Returns for a Day at Pendleway Theater Note
Taylor, Baker City theater manager, visits Pendleway and Fraser theaters for a short stay. He reports Baker City residents well and praises Pendleton progress, while noting street conditions remain poor and performances continue to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
K. J. Taylor
Baker City
Fraser
Pendleway
Baker
Rendiobon
Pendleton
Death of Ella Minthorn in the reservation home
Reports say Ella Minthorn daughter of Gilbert Minthorn died at her home on the reservation Saturday evening after a two year illness with consumption. Funeral services were held this afternoon with Catholic rites and burial in Mansion Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Minghiorn
Eii Minthorn
Gilbert Minthorn
Minsion
Walter Pierce May Move to Union County
Walter M. Pierce plans a permanent move to La Grande as most interests are in Thien county. Besties show strong farming interest in Union county while Pierce aims to be principal owner of the Hot Lake sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Thien County
Walter M. Pierce
la Grande
Besties
Mr. Pieres
Hot Lake Sanitarium
Hunter Kills Eighteen Ducks on Umatilla Trip
A. Ti. Frost of From & Bowman's gunshop on Main Street returned last evening from Umatilla where he killed 18 ducks on a hunting trip yesterday. Ducks are plentiful on the lower Umatilla river and many hunters enjoyed the sport yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ti. Frost
From & Bowman's
Main Street
Umatilla
Mrs Waffle Recovering From Appendectomy At Hospital
Mrs. Waffle, wife of Fred Waffle, underwent an operation for appendicitis on Thursday and is reported to be recovering well at the hospital. Her sister Mim Maud Taylor is nursing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waffle
Fred Waffle
Ainter
Mim Maud Taylor
Teeth Loss After Horse Kick At Echo Clinic
Cliff Pugeley of Echo visited for dental work after recently losing two teeth when kicked by a horse.
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Cliff Pugeley
Echo
Traver Couple Welcome Daughter at Local Home
A daughter was born Saturday to Professor and Mrs. L. R. Traver at their home in the city. The announcement notes the birth of a girl and identifies the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porn
L. R. Traver
Thin City
Spaying 200 Cows by Dr Loyd Completed
Dr T C Loyd, a well known veterinarian, has finished spaying 200 head of cows with helpers for Maple Brow. The spayed cattle will be shipped to market in the coming winter. Several photographs of the scene were taken by Maple Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Loyd
Maple Brow
Maple Bros
Rader Returns with Twelve Geese from Columbia trip
Rader Giot reports returning home yesterday after hunting along the Columbia near Arlington MLA. He brought back twelve geese and notes the area has plentiful geese but many hunters are present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rader
Columbia
Arlington
Mla
State Bar to Hold Annual Meeting in Portland
State Bar association will hold its annual meeting in Portland tomorrow with several special speakers. Attendance is expected from many local attorneys. The body of a man found floating in Snake River near Almota last week has no identifying marks. he appeared to be a laborer.
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State Thar Association
State Bar Association
Portland
Thi City
Snake River
Almota
Bitters Remedy Advised for Poor Blood and Chills
An old advertisement urges readers in poverty to take Bitters before meals to improve digestion and blood quality, claim it will warm the blood and prevent chills and colds. The language implies medical efficacy from a tonic.
Hostetters Stomach Bitters Promises Digestive Relief
Purported remedy for dyspepsia indigestion constipation female troubles biliousness flatulence and malaria. Advertising claim urges readers to try it today and boost wellbeing.
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Empire
Empire Excel
Empire Tea & Crockery Co., Inc
G. M. Vinton, Maer
Alta Sts
Royal M. Sawtelle
Jeweler
Tallman & CO
Winslow Bros. Jewelers
Opticiina
Poetoffice Block
Grensery
Sue Sor
Eakin
Tid Agres Sold
Umatilla Ditch
WL Hunt
Tread
Boston
Hopep
the House of
Men’s
Max Baer
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