Deeds and Dispatches From Whitman County War News
Donation drives and local war updates fill a page: BL G Swell of Freewater sends $1.50 to Uma County Red Cross. Walter Leh and Toren Hoover plan a mountain deer hunting trip. Marion Marsh hosts civilian training at the University of Oregon. Sergeant Michaels buys a new car. a Stephens Ballant Bix sale is reported. biologist Bere and survey chiefs confer with Ky Averill and I J Goldman on herb surveys. Jack Joyce pleads guilty to unlawful liquor possession in poison court. Helen Nelson arrives at the University of Oregon. Dr. W Lassen and family return from his army duties while he awaits veterinary corps commission. Three Blakes from Warner in France and Lieutenant C O Wikhapett in Framorn join artillery, medical, and engineer corps. George W Pierce, now corporal at Camp Meade, and Roby Alexander arrive from Camp Lewis for officers’ training at Atheni Ga. Ton of clothes drives urged for Belgian relief. Oregon Military Police move to St Helens for shipyard duties.
Pendleton tale from a clipped Oregonian tent tale
A garbled passage notes Pendleton after a Round-Bost Oregonian tent back home by J. T. Grimes. Grimes is described as having worked for Brown Bri in Combe canven and Pacoplew Warehouse ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Democrat
Comn County
Pendleton
J. TP. Grimes
Grimes
Brown Bri
Combe Canven
Eloaman
Pacoplew
Local Farmers Benefit From Two Weeks Of Good Ground
Farmers in the county report excellent ground conditions and ample moisture after two weeks of favorable weather. The crop pull shows strong potential as 1010 grain yields and the 194 percent goal appear within reach for the fall harvest.
Oregon Man Dees After Three-Week Illness
Eaaiwirn Oregon rancher bank er and businessman Simon H. Barker of Bastard Oregon died after an illness of about three weeks in Chicago Saturday night. A large landowner and treasurer of the Barker Hichoe Company of Fort Lind, he is survived by a wife and five children. The funeral is expected in Portland Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Dees
Simon H. Harker
Basterd
Aled
Pnementa
Chicago
Barker
Thie
Fithlan-Barker Hichoe Company
Fortlind
Portlat
Funeral for John Myrick Held in Pendleton
The funeral for John Myrick, a well known Umatilla county man, was held at 2 40 today from the Myrick residence. Rev Alfred Lockwood officiated with pallbearers John Ogle J M Randolph G Newman G Ferguvon Abe Malatrom and James H Kennedy, all old friends. Downey Market on Main street opened under new management as Liberty Market after sale to Kurrie Meat Co. from Frank Downey. W L Cedardale and Charon Blohin take charge, both known to Pendleton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myrick
Umatilla County
Myrick
F Buttetrest
Alfred Lockwood
Wolscopil Jehurch
John Ogle
J. M. Randolph G. Newman
G. Ferguvon
Abe Malatrom
James H. Kennedy
Downey
Mainstreet
Ben
Kurrie Meat Ca
Frank Downey
Army
Wervie
Liberty Market
Charon
Pendleton
Employer Buy Bonds By Subservitors To Employee
A historic notice records multiple bond segments assigned to employees of O W E N and related entities with divisions valued at 212150, 142700, 723400, 25 60, 46050. Motive Power and Car Department Albina shows 114400 and Southern Pacific lines north of Ashland 148150. General Office in Portland subscribed 910060 at 100 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. & Liberty
Albina
Southern Pacifica Lines
Ashland
Portland
Five Umatilla youths win pins of recognition in loan contest
Five Umatilla county youths were awarded pins of recognition in the Liberty Loan contest held by the state town executive committee. The honorees are George Currin in third grade, Wille Sprague in fifth, Olive Sprague in sixth, Gerald Galbraith in seventh, and Hughie Currin in seventh. About 150000 school pupils competed. ten received gold medals and 120 received pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
Ptate Town Executive Committee
George Currin
Wille Sprague
Olive Sprague
Gerald Galbraith
Hughie Currin
Grady
Moncey Only Gin Permitted In Francergeniz- Uden
The commission of Lavca Fatherles Children in Francergeniz Uden has resolved a notice from an international organization that at the request of the American and French governments no Christian finkages can be sent to the orphans adopted in this city Gift. of mercs may however be forwarded directly to the child by means of post office money order. Or the details can be learned by communicating with Rev. Alfred Lock wool, chairman of the local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moncey
Lavca
Train Collides with West Mottnih Freight Car Near Pendleton
A west Pendleton area accident left Anton Minthorn’s Franklin car smashed after a freight train struck it at an east Pendleton crossing. The driver Mia Minthorn escaped, while Mrs Minthorn, who was nearby, was unharmed though the warning signals failed to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Minthorn
Franklin
At & Jaca
Croming Lwe
Mra Stinthorn
Telegrams in Malt Deliveries Delayed Overnight
Telegrams in Malt will be delivered immediately at the post office for mail delivery. A note indicates that telegrams will be processed through the Western Union telegraph office. The text mentions Pontinaeter Gonbeal Rufles but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Telegraph Office
Pontinaeter Gonbeal
Pimply Tablets Ad: New Face Treatment Pitched
Fragmentary ad text touts tablets branded as a substitute for calomel facial treatment. It claims benefits for a clearer complexion and promises results after use, with price noted as 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive
Fragmentary note on welfare, telegraph workers, and a newborn
A garbled passage discusses welfare commission actions affecting telegraph firms and newspaper mail delivery, noting potential delays to night letters and daytime mail after night letters. It mentions Baby Girl Born with names Jowett as parents and Portana as a place.
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Girk
Min
Atanioy Jowett
Fittle
Tern "Tieaday
Portana
Grand Jury Hillyard Arrested on Whisky Charge
Hell for Grand Jury a local man Hillyard was arrested Friday by Sheriff Taylor on two counts of whisky. His case will be tried in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Grand Jury
Hillyard
Taylor
Grant
Local Notes and Appointments From Astoria Area
E. L. Smith returns home after business trip to assist with tour mill plans. H P Penland and FF McMonler named Gideon trustees for Bell Manсett estate. C K Clairvon trained at Meacham creek north fork, returns with fish basket. Idaho Grand Lodge event postponed due to influenza. H J Taylor plans sermon attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. el, Smith
Astoria
CK. Clairvon
Meacham Creek
Idaho Grand Lodge
H. J. Taylor
Pocard Released From County Jail After 35 Days
Pocard, once held on a nerve case, completed a 35 day sentence in the county hall and was released by the sheriff. The boarders in the sheriff's care have numbered 14 for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocard
Registry Numbers Delayed for Umatie County Board
The master order for the Umatie county draft has been received and will be reviewed by the Incal board. It will take until midweek to complete, after which all registrants will be assigned their numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lint
Eer
Umatie County
Pendleton Paving Progress Nears War-Time End
Paving in Winkehed is finished after a long effort on Fine Street. Garfield Street work continues and should finish soon. Tala Street completes Pendleton paving for the war period, marking the last major project for now.
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Winkehed
Garfield Street
Pendleton
Harrison Convalesces After Pneumonia Stay At St. Anthony’s
EB. 3. Harrison of ieee Grant county has been at St. Anthony's hospital for a month with pneumonia and will leave for home tomorrow. He is a prominent stockman of Grant county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Ieee
Grant Counity
St. Anthony's Hospital
Grant County
Divorce Suit Filed Over Desertion Claim
Hattie Fanehan filed a divorce action against Merion Michael Fayne alleging desertion. The couple married in May 1911 and have no children. Wi M. Peterson is attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Fanehan
Merion Michael Fayne
Wi. M. Peterson
Two Marriage Licenses Granted By County Clerk
Helix residents Gunwald Nilson age 20 and Hilda Woll aund age 20 obtained a marriage license Saturday afternoon at the county clerk office. A license was issued to Claud M McAfee age 17 of Yakima and Nellie Moody age 34 of Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunwald Nilson
Hilda Wollaund
Helix
Claud M McAfee
Yakima
Nellie Moody
Pendelton
Bank seeks $1325.26 on promissory notes in suit
The American National Bank sues EO Turner and Dollie Turner to collect 100 and 3225.26 due on promissory notes. Attorney fees of 10 dollars per noble are requested. Raley & Raley and M. White represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Bank
Eo, Turner
Dollie Turner
Raley
New Rules Limit Sugar Flour Sales In New Weights
State food administration has not yet issued formal guidance to M. K Chegiman on modified rules for valuing chewy products under new limits. The ruling allows 12 pounds of gibatinte to be sold with 9 pounds of flour instead of 12. Sale of powdered sugar remains prohibited. Merchants may clear stock on hand.
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Noth
State Food Administration
M. K Chegiman
Vale of Chewy
Awaiting Orders Before Shipping Body to Garrett
The Home Service section of the Umatilla Coutts Red Croan received a telegram from Noth Cole of Garrett Kansas, brother of Richard Cole, who died Saturday at Anthony's Hospital. The request is to ship the body to Garrett for burial and the Red Cross notified the Bremerton commandant for permission before shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service
Umatilla Coutts Red Croan
Noth Cole
Garrett
Kousiehy
Richard Cole
Anthony's Hospital
Bremerton
Court Punishes Hunters for China Pheasant Shoot
In a Millerton court, Tonkin and Derlend were fined 25 and costs after being found to have shot China pheasants at Cheonele Of the Hie eear Tone near Walla Walla. The case cited Washington Oregon sport rules and the defendant Tonkin was warned about cross state evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neerge Tonkin
John Keemer
Ba V. Kelley
Walle Walla
Mr. Tonkin
Bert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Leh
Toren Hoover
Juder Marsh
Jodie
TH. Mara
Fir
University of Oregon
Bere
W. Notnon
United States Biological Survey
Ky J. Averill
I. J. Goldman
Tie Survey
Doyor
Jack Joyce
Polson Court
W. White
Hister
Helen Nelson
Eugene
Slater
Marie
W. Lassen
G. W. Lamen
Lassen
Veterinary Corps
County Iwentook
Pine
George
F. Blakevio
Warner
Blakeston
Cyril T. Blakenlep
Titer Brothers
Hetriaten
Ib France
George BP
Blakes
Toe
Elffeat Yin
Artilory
Warner M
Medical Corps
Cyril T
Engineer Corps
Wikhapett
Thormiston
Framorn
Margaret Hogver
Wendleton
Fred EK. Schmidt
George W. Pierce
Pondieton
Lot Liverinery
43 Infantry
Camp Meade
Jand Hee Beech
Athuni Ga
Toy Alexander
Roby Alexander
Quartermaster Department
Camp Lewis
Pincheton
R. Alexander
Tobias
Unativia
Manuel Frieding
Male Street
Lelix
la Airornl
Bond
Bond Bros
Pendleton Motor Sales CO In
Cor
Cottonwood & Water St
Orton
Industrial Welfare Commission
H. P. En Chirence Penland
Ff, McMonler
Gideon
Bell Bmancett
Kerman
Moxa
Liberty Bonds
Coats
Jersey
Mayer Brothers
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