Local Skims and Ads Spark Pendleton Briefs
A jumble of short notices and ads from Pendleton lists offers and items: free skates at the rink, a woman wanted for washing, coal and dry wood at Oregon Lumber Yard, fresh produce at Ingram’s Grocery, and goods at The Wonder Store and Delta Cafe. Rentals, sales, and lost elk tooth notices mix with cotton bats, wool suits, and horses for sale. Also mentions Halloween event by Women of Woodcraft and cheap talking machines.
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Ireland
Oregon Lumber Yard
Minnia
Wonder
Garand Irons
Bee W. J, Clarke & Co
Oak Wood
Woodcraft
Graham
Chin da
Handsome Pendleton Furniture Showpiece for Will Ingram
A notable Pendleton furniture piece reflecting local craftsmanship. An elegant 14 foot refrigerator and display unit designed for Will Ingram by Pendleton Plant miltis features a split front with plate glass and mirrored back, dual refrigerated compartments, and a Quarter-Sawed oak exterior with white enamel interior and Oregon fir back.
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Will Ingram
Pendleton
Miltis
Names From A Scrap of City Directories Across States
A fragment lists numerous individuals and places including Poot Vallier Portland J B Cox San Francisco RK BE Paddock Port land A J Powell Walla Walla R A Woodman Portland A BE Hoff men St. Louis T F Rourke Port land PF Wilson Alberta B C FM Rowman and wife Twin Falls h N Stanfield Echo Miss Durand New York Miss Hart New York Mixes Hayden New York Harry Minx New York J F Nolander Portland WH W Cameron Spokane Mo J McDermitt Spokane W WH Boyd daha WT Riles St. Paul G Purdin Walla Walla Miss Bettnia Bowman Twin Falla Harry Collins Twin Palls F Ia McCrea Holdman Ore EB Sternberger S A JH Ray Babe Idaho BH Wiseler La Grande Wallbrunn Philadelphia Mrs B C Bradley New York
Lost Lady's Silver Watch With Gold Fob
A lady reports a silver watch with a gold fob engraved M. RB. It was left at a telephone office and a reward is offered for its return.
Henry Pierce Visits Pendleton From Victoria Island
Henry Pierce, owner of Victoria Island in the San Joaquin River California, and famed former wheat king of Umatilla County, arrived in Pendleton for a week’s visit. The 7000 acre island supports vegetable farming by about 600 Chinese and Japanese leaseholders and has long been valued at a million dollars, with potential for further gains. Pierce, son of Nathan Pierce, met old friends and acquaintances from his reservation wheat-raising days.
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Notan Pierce
California
Victoria Island
Henry Pierce
San Joaquin River
This
Pendleton
San Francisco
Walla Walla
Mr. Pierce
Nathan Pierce
Umatilla County
Oregon
San Joaquin
Walter M. Pierce
A. D. Stillman
Pierce
Miner Pratt Starved to Death in Inyo Desert
B. T. Pratt, a 60 year old miner, died of starvation in the Inyo county desert about 30 miles from any habitation, 60 miles from Truman, after leaving Grapevine July 28. A notebook found near his body records his dire situation and dying words, recounting no water or food and inability to walk.
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Desert
Truman
Los Angeles
B. T. Pratt
Inyo County
G. W. Lewis
H E Shankland
Argus Mountains
Pratt
Grapevine
California
Thomas S. Pratt Tod
Sold Liquor on Sunday in The Dalles Court Case
Owen Matthews, proprietor of the Railroad Saloon on First Street, was fined 14 for selling intoxicating liquor on Sunday. The incident involved Jack Starret, who testified illness prevented medicine and offered money for the liquor, while Matthews’ defense presented a sworn statement from Starret. The judge found Matthews guilty and issued the fine.
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Owen Matthews
New Order
Matthews
Explosion Injures Four at Cumberland Powder House
An explosion occurred early Friday in the powder house at Cumberland BoCi while men prepared to go on shift. Four men were injured and two, Alex Armstrong and John Baird, are hospitalization at McNevina boarding house nearby which was blown to matchwood but with no serious injuries among the inmates.
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Cumberland
Bo Ci
Alex Armstrong
John Baird
McNevina
Young Bellingham man charged with theft from father
Andrew Setzer, son of J. J. Setzer, a noted Bellingham grocer, is charged with stealing a watch and chain, a gold headed umbrella, and $4 from his father. A burglary accusation will be lodged in superior court. The bay deserted from the navy and formerly served at the state reform school. The arrest followed a complaint by the father who suspected his son.
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Andrew Setzer
J. J. Setzer
Bellingham
Sal
Superior Cou
Bay
Navy
State Reform School
Two Men Die in Taft Bible Dispute
At Taft Montana on Saturday night George Melick and Peter Rukavana argued over the Bible. Melick killed Rukavana instantly then fled and fell over a roadside embankment, sustaining a fractured skull and other injuries deemed fatal.
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Taft, Mont
George Melick
Peter Rukavana
Melick
Rukavana
Freight wreck halts traffic near St. John Washington
A freight wreck on the 0 Rh and N near St. John Washington halted traffic Friday night and loosened a train car. One loaded car was destroyed and $600 bushels of wheat damaged. Two or three other cars derailed and damaged.
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St. John
Wash
All the News All the Time in the East Oregonian
A terse note proclaims the East Oregonian as a source for continuous coverage across local, regional, and national events with an emphasis on timely reporting and broad audience appeal. The banner line signals a bold, all-encompassing approach to daily journalism.
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East Oregonian
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Cloak
Presh Olympic Oysters
Hobbgch's
Gaa
W. J. Clark
Howard
W. J. Clarke & Co
Ingram's Grocery
Delta
Cascade Fir
Sink
Wonder Store
J. Clapps & Sons
Franklin
Ingram's
Fort Sale
P. O
South Main
Bowman
Gus la Fontaine
Drakes
Etta Pell
Ore
Main Street
West
Alta
Hunziker
Opttelan
Main St
Koeppens
City
Poumer Wheat King
Son
Alexander’s Dep't
Tan
Coats
F. E. Livengood
CO. Teusch’s
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