O R and N Asks That Street Be Vacated
A petition from the O R and N company asked the city to vacate portions of Aura and Lilleth streets. The council split with Stroble and Brock backing a favorable report while Sharon resisted without further investigation. Next meeting will decide. a special committee meeting is slated for Tuesday. Bids for 500 feet of fire hose were read and referred. Court Street upgrade sought. West Court street owners urge action before winter. A popcorn cart owner asked for a lower license rate, saying $3 per day is too high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BR. & N. Company
Aura
Lilleth Street
Stroble
Brock
Sharon
Pendleton
Strain
Dyer
Fire Committee
Court Street
G. I. la Dow
West Court Street
West Courts Street
Murphy
Pendleton Visit By Hong Kong Businessman
James G. Auld of Hong Kong treaty port status arrived in Pendleton for a brief visit. He noted Pendleton’s prosperity, asked about population, considered investing, and inquired about realty values. He plans to return to Portland tomorrow, citing dislike of Portland’s damp climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
James G. Auld
Hong Kong
China
Auld
Pacific
Portland
Oregon
Demonstration of New Suction Cleaner in Pendleton
Mr. J Emigh from Walla Walla visits Pendleton for a few days to demonstrate the Magic Electric Suction Cleaner. He represents the Davis Kaser concern of Walla Walla and invites calls to the Pacific Power and Light office for prompt demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Emigh
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Emigh
Davis-Kaser Company
Pacific Power & Light Company
Mark Patton's shop offers clean precise shaves across from Alexanders
A concise notice highlights Mark Patton's barber shop across from Alexanders, inviting patrons to call for appointments or inquiries. The brief marketing line emphasizes a clean shave standard and directs readers to contact the shop by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Patton
Alexanders
Florence Barr Dies In Pendleton Rites Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Barr were held at the Church of the Redeemer at 2 PM. Her remains were escorted to Olney cemetery in a long procession. The notice also mentions local events, legal actions, and marriages in Pendleton.
Mrs Sarah F Jones Seeks Divorce From Aged Pendleton Husband
Mrs Sarah F Jones sues for divorce from Madd on Jones alleging slurs about her relations and unbecoming conduct at home and table. The Pendleton couple married June 2 1907 and she seeks restoration of her maiden name Sarah Hanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Precious Hung
Peter Hung
Hung
Emma
Anna
Willie
Sarah F. Jones
Madaon Jones
Sarah Hanes
Pendleton
Nervous Prostration Healed by Hood's Sarsaparilla
Miss Minerva Reminger of Upper Bern Pennsylvania reports years of nervous prostration and stomach trouble. After trying many remedies she improved at once with Hood's Sarsaparilla and says she is now cured. The ad claims pure blood builds strong nerves and promotes the product in squid form or Sarsatabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Reminger
Upper
Bern
Hood
Unclear OCR Capture Describes Purchases and Values
Fragmentary text notes explain a person disputing items directed at her ownership and value. It mentions a sum of money, prices per item, and property concerns though details are garbled and uncertain.
New Manifesto Against Polygamy Probable
Salt Lake City Oct 6 Joseph Smith head of the Mormon church signals a policy shift during the three day semi annual session. He declares certain practices must cease and a rumored manifesto on polygamy may be issued before adjournment. The Deseret News lists prominent Mormons excommunicated for plural marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
Union
Mexico
Canada
Deseret News
Orgin
Fiendish attempt to burn woman in Elmhurst suburb
Robbers drugged Mrs. E. H. Sweetzer and left her unconscious in a pool of kerosene after robbery. A candle was lit in the kerosene, but was extinguished before reaching the oil. The home at Elmhurst, Oakland, was ransacked and valuables taken. the woman’s condition is precarious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Shuharm
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Portland
Seattle
Shaham
Anna Ennis
First National Bank
Wattsburg
Wash
Oakland
E. H. Sweetzer
Elmhurst
Sweetzer
Jealousy Linked Fatal Shooting At San Francisco Hotel
Guido Barsi, 19, was shot fatally in front of a San Francisco hotel. Effie Wilson, a dance hall employee, confessed at emergency hospital that she shot him, despite Barsi's denial. The killing, likely sparked by jealousy, occurred early Tuesday with Barsi dying two hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Guido Barssi
Effie Wilson
Emercency Hospital
Fie
Barsi
Barsl
Jury Probes Death of Mrs Barr in Auto Crash
Coroner's grand jury convened to fix responsibility for Mrs Ed Barr's death from injuries after the September 26 crash. Dr Temple testified peritonitis caused death. eye witnesses to be examined this evening and tomorrow. Foreman A J Gibson leads, with DA Phelps and deputy Steiner present. McBee may be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Barr
Folsom
I. A. Temple
A. J. Gibson
George Hamblen
James Crawford
L. ©. Frank
D. B. Waffie
J. E. Montgomery
Temple
Phelps
Frederick Steiner
McBee
Curie Refuses Details On Radium Discovery
Madame Curie declines to discuss her latest radium findings. She sent a laconic Academy note via a delegate while en route to a seaside rest, then returned to Sceaux briefly before heading to Brussels for the Exposition. Attempts to obtain fuller explanation were unsuccessful, and the world awaits her next formal communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curie
Parie
Madame Curie
Academy of Sciences
Sceaux
Brussels
America
Madame Curle
Scenix
Fuller
Academy
Aviator Mara Performs Four Flights at Spokane Fair
J. C. Bud Mara piloted four long flights at the Spokane Interstate fair grounds, each lasting 1 minute 21 seconds and reaching 1600 feet. He claims a world record for high glide after cutting engine at peak height. Passenger on one flight was C N Cosgrove, Minnesota state fair manager visiting his son Robert Cosgrove, Spokane fair secretary. Spectators witnessed a spectacular exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
J. C
Bud") Mara
C. N. Cosgrove
Robert Cosgrove
Corvallis Hotel Nearing Completion in Oregon Valley
Corvallis Oregon reports rapid remodeling of the Hotel Corvallis with expected opening in early November. The expanded hotel will boast 100 guest rooms each with hot and cold water lavatories and individual telephone service, led by manager Charles Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis, Or
Corvallis
Charles Baker
Rails Moved by Magnets at Gary Plant
Fifteen tons of rails are handled at a time by magnets of the United Steel corporation's plant at Gary Indiana. The method speeds loading and unloading activities at the facility, reflecting industrial efficiency in midwestern steel operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Steel Corporation
Gary
Ind
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Standard Grocery Co. Inc
Frank O'Gara
Bernard O'Gara
Sec
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East Court Street
Fisa
Amatule County
LNSES
Kryptek and
Toric
Dale Rothwell
Optometrist
Wm. Hanscom
the Jeweter
Sullivan's
Pendleton Dye Works
Bam Alte St
Newsy
Itval
Coonel L. Dunbar
Third
Oregon Regiment
Baker City
Compoor L
Kern
Wv. A. Kyther
William Evans
Salem
Taylor
James
Robert C. Mailer
Vernita Swenza
Maier
Christian Maier
Washington
Cecil Wade
Cecil R. Wade
E. T. Wade
Coos Bay
Margaret Beatrice Murphy
Marshfield
Mr. Wade
Bandon
Ingram’s Grocery
Gates
Barr
Roosevelt
Boston
New York
Pat Rysta
Habeer
Bears
Gastoria
Corvallis Hotel
East End Grocery
Res. Phors B
E. Court St
Berlin
Jack Webster
Main and Court Street
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