Purchase Ordered by Fire Committee on Hose Bid
The city council fire committee chaired by W J Sewell plus A Hartman and J R Dickson met to review bids for 400 feet of double jacket rubber lined hose from Taylor and Thompson Hardware firms and 4 feet from H J Stillman. The panel recommended buying 400 feet from each firm plus 4 feet from Stillman at ten cents per foot. The council favored purchasing five gangs and 12 brass toreties from A G Long of Portland for 120. A 3:30 pm council session was scheduled to hear the committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Sewell
A Hartman
J. R. Dickson
Withee
Taylor Hardware Co
Thompson
Freewater Bawdy Houses Closed
Maude White and Irma Clinton were charged with keeping a bawdy house in Freewater. They appeared before Justice FitzGerald and were released on their own recognizance. They plan to take the first train to Walla Walla and not contest the case or reopen the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater
Maude White
Irma Clinton
Sherif J
Blakley
Justice of the Peace
Stolen Horses From Saylor Ranch Near Butter Creek
Two bay horses and two gray horses were stolen from the Saylor Ranch on Butter Creek on Friday night October 2. All horses bear the brand L E connected on the left shoulder. Reward offered by R H Stockard of Echo Oregon for recovery of each horse and for the thief’s conviction.
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Saylor
Butter Creek
City peddler fined two dollars by recorder
Ira Kohler was arrested last night for peddling without a license and was fined $2 by the recorder. He then took out a loan which increased his debt to the city treasury to fi
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Ira Kohler
Recorder
Merchants' Cafe Ad Highlights Imported Meats and Lunch
The Merchants' Cafe advertises constant stock of import El Lieberwurst Frankfurters ham burg eels crawfish crabs and oysters. A hot lunch is served daily from 11 30 a m to 2 p m.
Real Estate Transfer in Switzler’s Addition
J W Maloney sells Lot 1 Block 6 Switzler’s addition to Theodore Danner for 3450. Sale processed through B T Wade & Son agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Maloney
Theodore Danner
Switzler
B. T Wade & Son
Michael Murphy notice prompts inquiry at office
By calling at this office or writing to this paper at once, you will learn something to your interest. The personal notice invites Michael Murphy to respond and obtain information likely of local importance.
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Michael Murphy
Oregon History Prize Essays Offered to Oregon Schools
The Oregon Historical Society offers prizes of 25 15 and 10 to public school students for essays on American and Revolutionary history topics. Essays must be handwritten on one side of paper, 6100 words, include principal’s certificate, and reach Wallace Marmant in Port land by February 1st 1904. Judging factors are accuracy treatment and language. winning essay to be published with author’s name.
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Oregon Society of Sons of the
Meri
Oregon
Samuel Adama
Thomas Paine
John Dickinson
Patrick Henry
Lexington and
Concord
King's Mountain
Virginia
Wallace Mramant
Concord Building
Portiani
Sehnats
Conklin
Prunes to England boosts Bla lock Fruit Co sale
H McArthur manager of the Blalock Fruit Company reported London received five carloads of prunes shipped to England. The cargo arrived in 33 days from Wallula and sold at a higher price than expected. Dealers praised the fruit as the finest ever shipped from America and plan a larger shipment next year.
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H. McArthur
Blalock Fruit Company
London
England
Statesman
Wallin Walla
Mr. MedArthur
Dealera of London
America
Miss Terry Marries J C Boyer In Seattle Ceremony
Miss Terry 8. Terry of Seattle wed J C Boyer at Mrs J C Brown’s home in Seattle last Friday. Rev LP Liond of St Mark’s Church officiated. Groom linked to American Milling Co Chuckanut and Boyer Culver Printing Co. Bride sister of T B Swearingen Whatcom. They reside at 1910 H Street Whatcom after November 1.
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J.C. Boyer
Kataryn
Terry
Seattle
J. C. Brown
Liond
St. Mark's Chureli
American Milling Company
Chuckanut
Whatcom
Boyer-Culver Printing Company
T. B. Swearingen
Boyer
H Street
Wash
Potato Digging Machine Sells in Umatilla County
A. Kunkel sells eight potato digging machines to B. F. Mellroy as one of the first in the county. The device features a phowshaped blade in front, an elevator of rods, and a shaking/ dumping system. It is drawn by two to four horses, depending on ground, and can harvest up to seventy acres a day. Mellroy plans to harvest his own crop and assist James A. Fee with a sizable upcoming yield.
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A. Kunkel
F. Mellroy
B. F Mellroy
Venden
Umatilla
Wight
McIlroy
James A. Fee
Buying Sheep Purchasers Negotiate Charlies Cunningham
Cameron of North Yoakima has purchased 2000 head of Cunningham sheep and will ship them to Yakima on Tuesday evening over the W W C R to feed them through winter for spring market. Ga. W. Het of Foster is also in the play and went out to the framing ham Sureh Chatternoag to form the look there. He seeks sheep for a larger range operation on his ranch.
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Charlies Cunningham
Cameron
North Yoakima
Hms Cunningham
Yakima
Temlay
C. R
Ga. W. Het
Foster
Cramingham Sureh Chatternoag
J J Perkins Visit To Pendleton Ends Before Lewiston Trip
J J Perkins of Des Moines is in Pendleton for a short visit with friends. The doctor plans to relocate in Lewiston and has long ties to Pendleton, including service as agency physician on the reservation and roles in the Philippine service and Washington government. He will stay briefly before continuing to Lewiston.
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J. J. Perkins
Des Moinen
Frends
Lewiston
Pendleton
Philippine Service
Washington
Pioneer and settler foresees irrigation shaping region
Jon Porrest hin moved his family from Thorn Hollow to the city and will send his children to rehook Mtr. Forrest, an old pioneer, played a prominent role in reclaiming land in the Wali Walls country and the northern state. He believes irrigation will make this area an important part of the state.
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Jon Porrest Hin
Thorn Hollow
bin Chidren
Mtr
Forrest
Atre
Wali Walls
Baker City Journalist Crafts Eastern Oregon Sketches
Baker City journalist John W Ellaworth traveling correspondent for the Baker City Demme chat writes about Eastern Oregon. He is a former La Grande resident and a grandson of the late General J H Stevens. Sky High Photograph by W R King captures a balloon ascent this morning with a parachute jump.
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Baker City
John W. Ellaworth
The
City Today
Ong Winethon
Walla Walla
Oregon
la Grande
J. H .Stevens
W. King
Mr. King
Livestock Exhibit on Court Street Draws Attention
A livestock exhibit was staged on Court Street with a small pen in the street's center. The display included two spring chickens a picture of a bull from the Cow Commission office a rag dog and other curiosities attracting curious onlookers.
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Court Street
Treasurer Not Found Missing Funds Rumor Denied
The Sumpter Racing Association treasurer did not leave with funds. Mr Allen of Sumpter, a respected citizen, serves as secretary and treasurer and remains at his home tending to business. No foundation for the report.
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Sumpter Racing Association
Allen
Sumpter
Whitman College Students Plan Midwinter Circus
Whitman College students linked to the Walla Walla band organize a midwinter circus in November. The event runs at Armory Hall in Walla Walla on November 18, 20, and 21 with the program currently under preparation.
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Whitman College
Walla Walla
Armory Ball
Returned From Hospital Davie Returns Home From Walla Wane
Mrs C P Davie is back from Walla Walla hospital where she has been recovering from surgery. Friends report she is much improved in health and progressing well.
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Mre
C. P. Davie
Wane Walla
Cyclone lifts home near Poca hontas during wind storm
During a high wind Sunday night the home of Al Harding near Poca hontas was lifted and carried 15 feet while the family slept inside. No one was seriously injured though a child named Moline was hurt. The Baker City Herald lists thanks from the Castle family for condolences on the death of wife and mother M. P. Castle.
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al Harding
Pocahontas
Mo Vine
Baker City
M. P. Castle
National Aid Bill for World's Fair Presented for Congress
State officials have not yet endorsed the Lowick and Clark draft bill seeking 2125 000 for national exhibit funding and a companion 250 000 for a Lewis and Clark memorial building to be owned by the government but dedicated to Oregon. The plan calls for a 1000000 general exhibit budget with salaries exhibits and construction in a forthcoming congressional session. Decisions hinge on state commission approval and possible changes before introduction.
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Lowick and Clark
Corporation
National Congress
State Commission
Fair Corporation
Oregon
Portland
Fragmentary note on appropriation and school exhibition control
Incomplete OCR fragment hints at appropriation for a defrayal or display related to schools and a control issue. Names, dates, or places are unreadable. no clear action or outcomes can be confirmed from the legible text.
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Tallman & CO
Mittee
R. H. Stockard
Echo
Ore
Kent
Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Historic Society
Prunes
Whatcom Washington
MR. Consumer
F. S. Younger & Son
Newbro
AK National Aid
Biok
New York
Agon
Taply
ST. Joe Stor
Garmedl
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