Pioneers Meet in Walla Walla Gathering of Inland Empire Pioneers
Pendleton residents who came to the Oregon country before 1875 plan to attend a Pioneers of the Inland Empire meeting in Walla Walla on October 27. Dr N G Blalock leads preparations, with a parade by decade, stories of bygone days, and eulogies for deceased members as the society nears its fourth to fifth year of existence and about 200 members.
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Association
N. G. Blalock
Pendleton
Oregon Country
Pioneers of the
Inland Empire
Walla Walla
Portland
West
Plains
Blalock
Leading County Stockman Plans Bigger Hereford Herd Auction
The city reports Mr Linkener, a top county stockman, preparing for an upcoming county event with his Hereford herd praised as among the finest. He notes growing demand for young cattle from all parts of the county as he readies for a larger sale.
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Linkener
Counley
Local Court Hears Drunkenness Cases and Assault Charge
Judge Fite Geral heard a morning police court session with John Dow HH Green Charles Whirlwind and Richard Roe each accused of inebriation and ordered to pay five dollars or face three days in jail. Whirlwind and Doe paid, while Dow and Green posted six pieces each. Judge Pits Gerald praised John Doe’s jail compliance. Charles Crowley was arraigned on assault and battery charges by Nate Raines with trial set for 2 pm.
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Fite Geral
John Dow
BL Green
Charles Whirlwind
Richard Roe
Méssia
Whirlwind
Doe
John Doe
Pits Gerald
Charles Crowley
Asaault
Nate Raines
First Wedding in Old Oregon Uncovered by Historian
Oregon Historical Society’s George Himes reports finding the first Catholic wedding in the Northwest. In 1839 at Fort Vancouver Archbis hop Blanchet married Chinook Chief Concomly’s daughter to Frenchman Du Chesne. McLoughlin’s son David was best man as natives served as bridesmaids. The ceremony, amid pelts and fires, marks the church’s earliest rites in Oregon. Himes also gathered notes on inland Empire newspapers, noting Walla Walla’s 1862 paper as the first in the region.
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Oregon
Port Vancouver
Concomly
du Chene
Blanchet
George H. Himes
Oregon Historical Society
Congregational Church
Northwest
Himes
Monterey
Nye Creek
Rondeau
Old Fort Vancouver
John McLoughlin
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Mme Rondeau
Hudson Bay Company
DuChesne
Old Fort
Oregon Country
David McLoughlin
Walla Walla
Meeting Well Attended by Athena Farmers
Mrs. Waldo addressed farmers of Athena on state Grange duties in a well attended meeting. Assessor C. P. Strain returned from Athena after observing Mrs. Waldo’s engaging lecture. Jacob Voorhees aided in organizing new Grange societies at future speaking sites.
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Waldo
Athena
State Grange
C. P. Strain
Clara H. Waldo
George Linaner Wins Premiums at County Fair
George Linaner of Nye reported a fine herd of Hereford cattle took many premiums at the recent county fair, and is currently noted for his livestock achievements.
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George Linsier
George Linaner
Nye
Hereforis
Macadam Road Construction On Wild Horse Road
Work is underway on Wild Horse road east of the city as 20 men under government engineers build a macadam sample section. Officials urge public view to learn how macadam roads are formed. the project may take several weeks. The sample road will run about a half mile, and is said to surpass the Franklin street macadam.
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Wild Horse
Harhee Walker
Franklin Street
Big Cattle Shipment to Seattle Market
A W. and C. R. Z line carried 29 car loads of beef cattle to Frey Bruhn Co of Seattle. Walters Brown of Iree Grant County supplied 320 head, 227 steers averaging 1160 pounds. The remaining 84 came from nearby stockmen. Purchases were made by J C Lonergan, buyer for Frey Bruhn, with more shipments planned immediately.
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Sentle
Frey-Bruhn Company
Seattle
Walters, Brown
Iree
Grant County
J. C. Lonergan
Frey-Bruhn
Recital by J Frank Fouche at Baptist church
J Frank Fouche, noted reader and dramatic artist, will present a recital tomorrow evening October 18 at the Baptist church. He will offer readings and entertainments, with proceeds benefiting the B Y P U church work. many tickets have already been sold and a large attendance is expected.
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J. Frank Fouche
The
Baptist Church
Fouche
Tomlet
Cordingly
Hammer Hodedon Marringt United in Pen dleton Ceremony
Hammer Hodedon Marringt Arthur E Hammer and Linnie A Hodedon were married at the bride's parents home on Aura street this morning by Rev C H Neller pastor of the Congregational church. The groom is a Umatilla county resident and machinist for the O R N at this place. The bride has long lived in Pendleton and is well known. They will live in the city after a short wedding trip.
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Hammer-Hodedon Marringt
Arthur E. Hammer
Linnie A. Hodedon
Aura Street
C. H. Neller
Congregational Church
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Thle Elty
Boys Hurt by Live Wire Incident in Walla Walla
Two boys throwing rocks at a wall near an electric wire caused a live contact that spooked the area. The current surged as the line touched the glass and fire shot from the wire, frightening nearby residents and prompting cooling actions.
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Walla Willa
Golithon brothers plan Spokane visit during vacation
A fragment notes F. T. N. Golithon and D. master 7 of La Grande traveling through this morning to Walla Walla and Spokane on a vacation. Mr. Golithon will visit his brother Jack Golithon, formerly of the O. BR. & N., now a passenger engine supervisor on the Spokane Falls & Northern road north of Spokane.
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T. N. Golithon
D. Master 7
la Grande
Rondpane
Pele Grant
Waliaella
Spokane
Mr. Golithon
Jack Golithon
Spokane Falls & Northern Road
Gibson Bound Over in Portland on Arson Charge
Gibson bound over to circuit court in Portland on arson charge after being caught attempting to set fire to a rival printing shop. He formerly worked as a traveling representative for a paper house and is known in Pendleton.
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Gibson
Portland
Pendleton
Weston Normal Faces Walla Walla High in Open Test
Weston Normal school travels to Walla Walla Saturday for a nonleague football showdown with Walla Walla High School. The contest features a regional clash as both teams seek a strong finish to the season.
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Weston Vs
Walla Walla High
Weston Normal School
Walla Walla High School
Walla Walla
Sells Music Store to Mrs. Guernsey in Local Exchange
Joseph Owenhouse sold his talking machine and music store to Mrs. B. B. Guernsey. The business will continue at the same Main Street location with Ellers Piano House. The Selling party plans to move to Los Angeles. Matt Reed, longtime railroad fireman, returned from St. Vincent's hospital after appendicitis surgery and is recovering. He expects to visit Milton briefly before resuming work. Weston Mountain potatoes priced at $1.25 per sack at The Peoples Warehouse.
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Joseph Owenhouse
B. B
Guernsey
Mr. Owenhouse
Frazer
Main Street
Ellers Piano House
Owenhouse
Los Angeles
Matt Reed
Baker City
St. Vincent's Hospital
Portland
Milton
Viet Hin Ee Foways
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Empire
Old
Vermont
Empire Tea & Crockery Co., Inc
G. M. Vinton, Mgr
Alta Sts
Royal M. Sawtelle, Jeweler
Tallman & CO
Pickard
Hawkes
Winslow Bros. Jewelers
Call
Lea
Commerical National Bank
Pendleton, Orego
Jatl
George
Jimes
Wetare
Weston Mack
the Peoples Warehouse
Boston
Pendleton’s
Jovei
the House of
Kur
Mein’s
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