Old Orchards Threaten Western County Crops
Campbell, fruit inspector, urged wiping out or sanitizing all old orchards along the Wmatilla River from Pendleton to Hermiston to prevent pest spread. He reported Hermiston and Stanfield area improving with some orchards nearing production, but California peach blight seen in spots. Spraying mix described and fall treatment advised. Cattle rustling trial in Grant County linked to two large cattlemen, with W L Thompson of Pendleton testifying for prosecution and defense. Snow forces sheep to winter pastures, with flocks moving toward Nolin and Arlington. Oregon State College Farmers Week set for December with Prof Hector McPherson to discuss European farm methods and rural cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmatilla
Pendleton
Ometitla
S. J. Campbell
Tmatl Ila
West End
Stanfield
Hermiston
Stanfiell
Grant County
James Johnson
Ben Colvin
Colvin
W. L. Thompson
American National Bank of
Canyon City
Oregon Agricultural College
Hector Mece- Pherson
McPherson
Clairvoyants Found Guilty of Swindling in Chicago
Judge Walker's court returns a verdict of guilty against James Ryan and C. P. Bertsche, leaders of the clairvoyant ring, accused of swindling Mrs. Hope L. McEldowney of New Salem, Wisconsin, out of 15609 dollars. The defendants seek a new trial. offense carries one to ten years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Ryan
C. P. Bertsche
Jungle Resident Held on $200 Bond in Theft Case
J G Harmon a Jungles resident was brought to Grants Pass for a preliminary hearing before Justice Holman on charges of breaking into the Wolf Creek depot and stealing condensed milk and a 15 point basket of spiced herring bound for Wolf Creek merchants. He was held on bonds of 200 dollars after surrendering the goods and being brought here by Special Alert Fire of the Southern Pacific. Warren's Music House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grants Pass
Ore
J. G. Harmon
Pendleton News Briefs Including Fights and Scams
Henry Notes of Pendleton reports a morning city holdings plea where Clayton Long Walter Lindsay and Ad Depew paid $10 each on fighting charges after a late evening melee. Also covered are penitent medical updates, an escaped convict recaptured, a parole officer’s visit, measles outbreaks, and local realty transfers plus a bond risk case involving Lester Pope and a bogus check incident tied to Continental Distributing Co. The article mentions Jack Skiles as the genuine company representative and hints at forthcoming prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Long
Walter Lindsay
Ad Depew
Wallace
Snodgrass
State Penitentiary
Pendleton
Huntington
Ll. V. Green
Continental Distributing Co
Marshal Lang
Arlington
Jack Skiles
Jo’ Green
Skiles
Pendleton hosts high school conference with Dr Rebec
Dr Rebec will speak on education and community use of Pendleton High School facilities. A second session Saturday at 2 30 p.m. will discuss topics of vital interest with Dr Joseph Schafer speaking on The Citizen s Attitude Toward Public Affairs. The Historical Society program follows at 8 p.m. All interested residents urged to attend.
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Pendleton
Rebec
University
Joseph Schafer
Department of History
Schaefer
The
Historical Society
No Goods to Dive Away at Pendleton Store Ad
A Pendleton store manager tells a Golden Rule customer they do not compete by giving merchandise away but offer better value for less. The ad lists various rugs, hats, petticoats, window shades, fur sets, hosiery, lace, suitcases, and matting with promotional prices, emphasizing lower costs than rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Admiral Fletcher May Land Marines at Vera Cruz Today
Dr Hodge spoke on game birds and song birds urging children to keep native birds as pets. He described grouse behavior including non tame tendencies and drum sound, and presented photos of grouse raised from eggs. He noted hens and quail feeding, and discussed the potential of birds for inspection and proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Hodge
Protects Americans as Navy helicopters land at Veracruz region
Vera Cruz reports indicate Admiral Fletcher readies Marines to land at Veracruz or Tuxpan to shield American and foreign property amid rebel forces. The Maderos are detained briefly at the American consulate and later released on bail as tensions rise in the Mexican conflict.
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Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Tuxpan
Aguilar
Rhode Island
Monterey
Geneva
Maas
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Central “Og
Standard Grocery CO
Frank O'Gara
Johnson Sts
Campbell
Woutty
Will'am Slusher
Nolin
Smythe Bros
Pilot Reck
Arington
Net
Main Street Bridge
E. T. Wade
Warren
Boynton
W. L. Boynton
Prop
Main Street
Henry
Tallent
Clarence Penland
Maurice
Roy E. Davis
John F. Thompson
N. R
James T. Lieuallen
A. Edwards
Holdman’s West
Adams
Grace M. Merritt
Elmer E. Merritt
F. G. Lucas
N. OR
Rendanen
Pone
Lester Pope
George Strand
Walla Walla
al G. Barnes
DR. Robec
Dale Rothwell
WM. E. Hanscom
the Jeweler Post Office
Bidg
Smith
Leether
Sozen
Oregon
Mexican
Nebraska
Admiral Fletcher
Admiral Cowles
Virginia
New Jersey
U. 5
Maderos
Mexico City
Vera Cray
Evaristo Unl Danley Madero
Brothers of the
Harvard-Yalg
Valera
Harvard Ia
Mexico
Yale
Brickley
Harvard
Charles Brickley
Eddie Mahan
McDonald Union
Alaska
Storm Rubbera
St. George
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