Oregon Woolgrowers Set Heppner Convention on Range Policy
Oregon Sheepmen plan their eleventh annual convention in Heppner on November 17 and 18 1908 to debate range regulation scab eradication forest reserve administration and tariff issues. Prominent speakers will address variety of topics with calls for participation and support from members and families. Leaders Burgess and Smythe urge woolgrowers to attend and help shape future policy.
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Pinnchot
Oregon
Heppner
Dan P. Smythe
Association
Forestry Department
Smythe
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
Forest Reserve Administration
J. M. Burgess
Dan P, Smythe
Organizing Bryan Clubs In Umatilla County
The democrats plan to form several local clubs in smaller towns of Umatilla County. Ukiah will host the first tonight with Assessor Strain assisting. Farmers and stockmen favor Bryan and Kern. A Milton club forms next week with fruit men backing the ticket, and a third club among Hermiston settlers on the government irrigation project also shows growing support.
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Umatilla County
Ukiah
Bryan
Strain
Kern
Milton Country
Peterson
Hermiston
Woolen mill man J P Wilbur travels to Union
J P Wilbur, prominent woolen mill man, departed last evening for Union after a brief visit in thinelty.
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J. P. Wilbur
Union
Thinelty
Judge Fitz Gerald’s Mother Pioneer of Oregon Passes
Judge Thomas Vita Gerald yesterday returned from Woodburn after the death of his mother Mrs. Mary Hershberger an early Oregon pioneer who died aged 88. Born in 1820 in Ireland she crossed the plains in 1862 and lived near Woodburn after marriage to Thomas Fitz Gerald. She later remarried Jacob Hershberger and mothered five children including Judge Fitz Gerald and Dr. P H Fitz Gerald of Gervais. A devout Catholic and respected community figure, she long served as a revered resident near Oregon City and Woodburn.
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Thomas Vita Gerald
Woodburn
Mary Hershberger
I Wing
Fitz Gerald
P."h. Fitz Gerald
Gervais
N.S .Scollard
Patrons Seek Division Of Nye School District
County Superintendent Frank K. Welles has received a petition from 16 Nye district patrons requesting boundary changes for district No. 81. The proposal would split the district with the southern portion and adjoining eastern territory between Nye and Pilot Rock forming a new division. a boundary board hearing is set for October 4.
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Frank K. Welles
Nye
J. B. Stantean
Pilot Rock
Boundary Board
Smythe in Critical Condition After Stroke
Dr W G Cole reports A Smythe base of Dan P Smythe is very ill after suffering a apoplectic stroke in Arlington. The elder Smythe is semi conscious and feared not to recover.
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W. G. Cole
Arlington
A. Smythe
Dan P. Smythe
Smythe
Gold Coin Mine a Winner says Kealy of Portland
Kealy of Portland reports extensive improvements at the Gold Coin placer property. A secure water supply enables two giants to work nights, with an expected dirt handling of up to 2600 yards daily. The company builds a 14 mile ditch system, aiming to finish by November 1, and features a costly inverted orphan pipe across Lost Baaly.
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Pendleton
L. Y. Keay
Portland
Faet
Keady
Itte
Loet Baaly
Prominent Eagle Knight Visits Pendleton Lodges
Son Kleptur of Seatile, a leader among avtic No. 1 and a notable figure in the Eagles, is visiting Pendleton today to assist in the local brotherhood’s work. He has visited every grand lodge in the country and will host local lodges on this trip.
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Kleptur
Seatile
Avtic No. 1
Eagles
Northwest
Pendleton
Mrs Ayers Near Death From Pleuro Pneumonia
Mrs. T. W. Ayers, suffering from pleuro pneumonia, is at death's door with doctors unable to extend hope for recovery. At 4 o'clock this afternoon the unfortunate lady was reported dying.
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T. W. Ayers
Found Dead in Barnyard At Colfax Area Ranch
William Hollenitch about 70 was found dead Saturday afternoon in a barnyard on H. H. Ackerman’s ranch ten miles south of Colfax. Heart disease is believed to be the cause.
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William Hollenitch
H. H. Ackerman
Colfax
Farm for Rent Near Pendleton 860 Acres Available
860 acre farm for rent with 200 acres in summer fallow located two miles from Pendleton. Inquiries to Frank B. Moapton & Co.
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Pendleton
Frank B. Moapton & Co
Extra fine Indian Runner seed oats for sale
Auction note states extra fine Indian Runner seeds offered at $2 each while they last. Address Htta Pell Pendleton Oregon.
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Htta Pell
Pendleton, Ore
Sloan Ranch Lands Change Hands in Umatilla County Farm Sale
Ephriam L. Smith of Edio buys the Sloan ranch on Upper Butter Creek for 30000 dollars. The 1400 acre property, partly in Umatilla and partly in Morrow counties, includes 1200 acres of cultivated land with 200 acres alfalfa and 260 steers on site. Smith and brother-in-law A H Sunderman plan 1000 acres of wheat next year and note the ranch’s suitability for sheep feeding. Sunderman is out of the sheep business.
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Epbriam B. Smith
Keho
Trotter Creeck
County Recorder's
Frank
Claude Sloan
Butter Creek
Ephriam L. Smith
Edio
Sloan
Umatilla
Sunderman
Smith
Morrow Courties
N. BR
Anid
Morrow County
London electricity costs in Metropolitan district report
Consul-General Robert J Wynne notes a British board of trade return showing 87 million units of municipal electricity and 219 million units from private companies in the Metropolitan police district last year. Municipal rates average 2.96 cents per unit overall, with West Ham offering the cheapest at 1.9 cents for power and heating and 5.4 cents for private lighting, while public lighting costs average 4.78 cents. The report finds municipal electricity cheaper on average but provides no data on financial stability of undertakings.
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Robert J. Wynne
British Board of Trade
London
Metropolitan Police
Lee
West Ham
Darveau Takes Restaurant Management at St George
George Darveau, manager of the St George hotel, today assumes management of the St George restaurant and will continue the hotel dining house business in connection with the hotel.
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George Darveau
St. George Hotel
St. George
Pendleton Trust Role Delays Screens at City Hall
Pendleton faces delay in removing wooden screens from the abandoned tailor district behind City Hall. Police Chief Tom Gardine notes owners want screens down, but carpenters are tied up with city work and a delay may force city officials to supply workers. The two week overdue dispute stirs council and citizen protests.
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Tom Gardine
Pendleton
Tonderloin
Gurdane
Tea price shopper urges bargain in window ads
A cheeky call to shoppers urges buying the lowest price tea in view and promises refunds if a different price is paid. The note cites Mike Schilling's store as the destination and playful bait for bargain hunters.
City to furnish men for work with tools
A sledge hammer and fin axe will be provided, and the city will furnish the men necessary to do the work.
Free Skating Tickets Given Away Each Week
A local ice rink in Ireland offers free skating tickets every week, promoting public attendance and accessibility for families and individuals seeking affordable recreation. The program highlights ongoing community engagement and steady participation.
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Ireland
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Defenders
Winslow Bros
Jewelers-Opticians
Sheme
F&s
Tallman & Co
City Property
Frank B. Clopton & CO
United States Depository
Judge Fitz Geralds
Willamette Valley
Pendleton Investors
Kealy
Mrs. Ayers
Wehall
Cutter Creek
Darveau
Boston
Mike Schilling
Superior Union
Max Baer
Alberta
Chinook Belt
Canada
Montie B. Gwinn
Allie, Earnest
Will Knight
Dell McCarty
August Stangier
Bert Huffman
Canadian Pacific
Calgary
Jonathan Johnston
Canadian Pacific Wheat Lands Hotel
Bowman
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