Record Day at Harsh Hermiston Office Ties Up Water Stock Deals
A busy morning at the recorder's court house office brings in nearly 150 dollars as contracts for stock in the Umatilla River Water Users association are recorded. Subscriptions range from one to 160 acres, linking land water rights to stock ownership pre-reclaim water access. The day’s fees push the month’s total to about 500 dollars, rivaling the 1906 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Court House
Hendley
Umatilla
Hermiston Valley
Don C. Brownell
Ellen Canfield
C. J. Douglas
Anne E. Faude
H. T. Fraser
J. Gorman
W. Elizabeth Hammer
C. F. Hughes
John H. Hammer
Fred Koepf
W. A. Leathers
Bertha BE
W. Loughlin
G. & Loomis
E. E. MclMillen
H. A. McKeen
Anna E. Newport
J. H. Nordquist
R. Oldaker
F. B. Pennock
Rachel A. Reid
J. Heid
Christopher C. Reeves
B. A. Randall
Otto Roeber
R. N. Stanfield
Henry Somerer
F. A. Sherman
Louis Scholl
Squire D. Tucker
Jessie A. Williams
Fred G. Wells
Alden H. Wieht
H. H. White
Recorder’s Office
Local people buy land in Alberta near Calgary
Bert Huffman former East Oregonian editor returns from Alberta with news that the rest of his party Allie Ernest Knight Bell McCarty August Stangier and son will arrive tonight. The group purchased land a section each, with tracts clustered about six miles from Calgary Alberta.
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Bert Huffman
The
East Oregonian
Alberta
Allie
Ernest
Wii Knight
Bell McCarty
August Stangier
Son
Calgary
New Jewelry Store Planned for Athena by Rose
Marshal Rose, formerly with Winslow Bros., visited today on his way to Athena to open a jewelry shop. He has worked in Tone since leaving the city years ago and will establish the shop in the Pioneer drug store at Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Rose
Winslow Bros
Athena
Mr. Rose
Tone
Pioneer Drug
Barber Shop Sold On Court Street
The Doc Morgan barber shop on Court street near the Golden Rule hotel has been sold to Judd and Perry who will continue its operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Morgan
Court Street
Golden Rule Hotel
Judd and
Perry
Early Cold Check Urgency Warns Against Delay
A public health notice urges immediate action at the first sign of a cold. It cautions that delaying treatment may let symptoms worsen, making a cure harder and extending suffering. Taking prompt steps can shorten duration and reduce discomfort.
Dark Phelps 18 Seriously Injured In Fall
Darr D. Phelps, a Clark Hardware store clerk, was seriously injured when he fell from the leaking roof at 1003 East Court Street Sunday morning. He broke his right arm and three ribs after slipping on slippery shingles while sweeping away leaves. he is resting easy but will be days from heavy work.
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E. Court Street
Darr D. Phelps
Clark Hardware Store
Abel Hicks Wedding Unites Local Couple in City Ceremony
Lester Hicks and Miss Lizette Abel, prominent locals, wed at 11:30 this morning at the bride’s sister’s home on Aura Street. Justice of the Peace Joe H. Parkes officiated. The couple left for Walla Walla and will reside in Portland. Hicks previously ran a dray business sold to Orville Coffman. Abel worked at Hohbach bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Hicks
Lizette Abel
Elin Reager
Aura Strecht
Joe H. Parkes
Walla Walla
Portland
Hicks
Dray
Orville Coffman
Byers Plans Reinforced Concrete Reconstruction
W B Byers will use reinforced concrete to rebuild the warehouse and other structures at the village site destroyed by fire last week. He has investigated and practically decided to reconstruct the barn and wagon sheds on their former lots with concrete, and plans for the warehouse will be set soon. Work will be hastened as much as practicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Byers
Vill
Young Republican Club Organized in Pendleton
About 25 young men and 5 or 6 older party members gathered at the Taft and Sherman headquarters to form a cooperative Republican club for Pendleton. Glen Storie was named president, Cress Sturgis vice president, Harold Warner secretary treasurer, and Roy Rowland will direct the glee club. The group plans to join the late meeting for Senator Fulton Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Guard
Republican Party
Taft and Sherman
Pendleton
Glen Storie
Cress Sturgis
Harold Warner
Roy Rowland
Senator Fulton
Rain Wrecks Walla Walla Racing and Fair Delights
J H ONeill traveling agent for O R N reports rain-soaked tracks at Walla Walla fair. Mud slows racing yet exhibits in the pavilion, notably fruit displays, remain splendid. Amusements by concessions keep visitors entertained. Northwest shows still in Walla Walla this week.
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Walla Walla Fair
J. H. O'Neil
Pendleton
Pendleton Academy Forms Student Athletic Association
Pendleton Academy students organized an athletic association uniting girls and boys. Officers chosen include Miss Ehinohe Whittemore as president, Sheldon Taylor as vice president, and Letoher Norvel as secretary treasurer. A basketball court plan and team training under Prof. Dronewald were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Academy
Ehinohe Whittemore
Sheldon Taylor
Letoher Norvel
Jneahelation
Dronewald
Bear Trapped by Night Watch at Cove
A La Grande Observer item recounts Mr Brain’s weeks of nocturnal prowling near Cove and Devore place. Foreman T J Ryan set a bear trap for Ursus Muntor, a quarry he believed would appear. The bear, weighing over 100 pounds, was dispatched after a brief struggle with a rifle.
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Brain
Cove
Saya
la Grande
Devore Place
Sinter City
T. J. Ryan
Ursus Muntor
Hicks and Abel Granted Marriage License
A marriage license was issued this morning to Lester L. Hicks and Lizette A. Abel. The couple appears in the official record with valid groom and bride details and the filing date noted as today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester L. Hicks
Lizette A. Abel
State Normal Schools Face Split Over How Many To Maintain
The State Normal School Board plans two reports for January to the legislature, recommending $330,000 for two years’ operations and improvements but split on the number of schools to keep. Weston leads enrollment while Weston, Ashland, and Monmouth show varied costs and subscriptions, with three campuses favored by some and one strong school urged by others. Enrollments for the first month total 367 across Ashland 105 Monmouth 108 and Weston 154.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Weston
State Normal School Board
Ashland
Monmouth
Weston “Chopel
Ayer
State Normal
Portland
Hofer
Askermin
Smith
J. N. Smith
Miamon
Hoaldes
Total
Vestry Meeting Tonight at Church of Redeemer
The vestry of the Church of the Redeemer will meet at the old rectory at 7 o'clock this evening to plan financial arrangements for completing the new rectory. Interior work is nearly finished and about $1900 remains unpaid. A proposal to remove the old church site and relocate is noted, while police have arrested three men, Merle West Edward Christopher and Bob Stewart, in connection with Portland area burglaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Redeemer
Oregon
Portland
Merle West
Edward Christopher
Bob Stewart
West
Report of the Condition September 23 1908
Report of the Condition for September 23 1908 highlights loans and discounts and bank assets. It notes cash on hand 146 019 60 and due from banks 482 814 28 along with circulation and deposits figures. The notice invites conservative banking and requests accounts.
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Standard Grocery Co
Umatila
Hermiston
China
Cali
Jewelers-Opticians
F&s
Tallman & Co
City Property
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court. St., Pendleton, Ore
United States Depository
Dark Phelps
Abel-Hicks
Byers
Young Republican Club
Academy
Kill Bear
Stead
Atosue
Boston
Church OF Redeemer
Superior Union
Max Baer
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
United States
Warranta Bank
Suripus
East Oregonian-Journal Pony Contest
Postoffice
Pony Man
Pendleton, Or
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