Veteran editor to speak at barracks lecture tomorrow night
Major John Milsaps of the Salvation Army will lecture at the barracks on Wee Webb Street tomorrow evening. He has 11 years in San Francisco as pacifist and War Cry organizer and will discuss the Philippines campaign and relief efforts for the wounded. Admission will be charged.
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The
Salvation Army
San Francisco
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Milsape
Philippines
Wee Webb Street
Spe
Matlock mine touted as promising venture in Alaska
W F Matlock and Wesley Matlock oversee the Cassen Creek mine near Alewka Alaska where fifty thousand dollars from a two-shift operation is forecast this year. Two hundred men are employed at eighty five cents a day. Richer pay from new methods and thawing water improve profitability as Matlock plans return from Skeeway in a month after a lengthy labor and development push.
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Wesley Matlock Bose
Alewka
Homer
Mat Fork
Cassen Creek
Tee
de Orine
Matloey
Matlock
Mallon
Bom
Mattoo
Mallock
Old Seiier
Notting Fom
Hose Race September Contest Between City Teams
The clerks and painters challenge the Wool Sorters and Graders Union in a hose race on the later celebration day. A city team has been formed and the boys are confident they will win the trophy. The race will be for control of the event and bragging rights.
Treasury funds allow wet test by two teams
150 rarde, with 050 feet of hose 1, there is enough money left in the treasury after the other expenses of the day have been paid, there will also he w wet test by the two teams. The personnel of the team of the clerks and painters is as follows: Joe Nolf, captain and manager, Dean Shull, 9) Baum, Robert Cronin, Lee Baker, Charles Braehaker, Elmer Tur ner Joe Murphy, R. Brown, Ed Smith and Bob Stort.and W. Holley.
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Joe Nolf
Dean Shull
Baum
Robert Cronin
Lee Baker
Charles Braehaker
Elmer Turner
Joe Murphy
R. Brown
Ed Smith
Bob Stort
W. Holley
Sugar Factory Drive Expands to Prosser Washington
Prosser, Wash becomes focal point for beet sugar plans as Caurey, Ankeny, and Washington capitalists back a large La Grande project. Beets under contract in Franklin County promise a 500 ton capacity factory during a 40 day season, boosting local prosperity and farm improvements.
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M i Caurey
la Grande
Ety
Oretiig
Prozier
Wash
AS Furee
Causey
Senuor Ankeny
Washington
Toble
Franklin
Soi
Prosser
Grand Rone Valley
Grand Ronde Valley
SHIELDS PARK TO HOST EAGER TALENT NIGHT
A new program at Shyeide Park draws crowds as Harvivons Leone Pivot and Haga showcase rare ability. Manager Neoison promotes season advances while promising a drawing with prizes including a polished venture tatie and an oak mover. Admission offers a chance to win items and see local acts.
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Shyeide Park
Harvivons
Leone
Neoison
Mise Asneés Towhar
Amlo Jade
Civen
Carnival promoters Arnold and J. Lo Wilson visit Portland
Portland hosts Arnold and J. Lo Wilson to discuss a proposed carnival in the town. They will meet with local business leaders this evening to seek support and settle plans. The promoters promise a well presented show delivering value and entertainment for residents.
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Arnold
J. Lo Wilson
Portland
Ciy
Court grants divorce and land possession in Payard v Payard
In circuit court this morning Judge rendered final decree in Eleanore Payard v Adalard Payard and Hugh Bell granting a divorce to the plaintiff and granting possession of the land to her. Bell rented the land from the defendant in the suit under the plaintiff’s claim.
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Mu Derimiot
Eleanore Payard
Adalard Payard
Hugh Bell
Bell
Bkain
Body Taken to Illinois for Funeral Rites
Mattie Coe left this morning for Glen Ellyn to accompany the remains of her mother Mrs Charlotte B. Janes who died Sunday evening at the home of her son near Pilot Rock. The funeral service was held at the parlor of the Rader undertaking establishment conducted by Rev Jonathan Edwards. Glenn Ellyn is a suburb of Chicago and is the old home of the deceased.
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Mattie Coe
Glen Ellyn
Mrsharlotte B. Janes
Pilot Rock
Jonathan Edwards
Glenn Ellyn
Chicago
Foreman Buried Yesterday After Weatherby Explosion
Fireman WH Paust was killed in a Saturday boiler explosion on the OHR and N at Weatherby. He was buried yesterday afternoon in Le Grande. Family and local AFLW members attended the service.
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Hoiser
OHR
le Grande
Miley
AOLW
Ie Leaiee A Wite
Keven Euldean
La Grange Elk Wine Prize Distinctive Mass Gathering
A large gathering and notable attendance highlighted the La Grange Elk Wine Prize event. Father Preybiak greeted attendees who gathered at a significant distance from Howe, receiving a handsome dress as part of the proceedings reported by the La Grande Observer.
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la Grange
Father Preybyiak
Massachuset
Howe
Tite
la Grande
Beadley County Board Protest on Railroad Property Valuation
Abio 5 Watt and J. W Morrow, retiring and incoming tax commissioners of the ORR. & Nu, plan to petition the county board of equalization to lower the railroad property assessment in the county. They will present their case with a proposed basis for a reduced tax, while company representatives will argue the current valuation. Watt remains as adviser to the new commissioner until year end, then retires on pension. the company acknowledges his long service and the pension impact on staff.
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Watt
Abio 5S Watt
J. W Morrow
ORR. & Nu
Putsong Commission Rtte
Fe Bar
Tle
Tian
Wat
Fell Thirty-Five Feet In Mysterious Accident
A report describes a fall from a height near a bridge or ledge resulting in facial injuries and a lacerated forehead. The injured party was taken to City Hotel for care. Authorities mention Henry McReynolds and a party from Raleigh related to the incident, with local suspicions and arrests noted.
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Muortine
Henry McResnilds
Henry McReynolds
Piet Rock
Aileigh Onhout
New Store and New Goods in Town
A local shop announces a new store and a line of goods including underwear neckties and trousers. The ad claims ready to wear and made to order options and invites customers to visit at 814 Main Street near the hotel.
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Cooper
Suit for Divorce After Twenty-One Years of Marriage
Benjamin F Case of Weston files for absolute divorce from Nancy M Case after twenty-one years of marriage dated October 12, 1882. He alleges cruel treatment and humiliation and seeks custody of William T Martha J Abma and Walter B Case, five children aged 2 to 10. The case lists seven children in the family and names J T Hink it as attorney.
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J. T. Hinkit
Benjamin F Case
Weston
Nancy M
Weetop
William T
Martha J
Abma
Walter B. Case
Wrestle in Walla Walla Promises Return Bout
In Walla Walla FL Lewis and Chris Person announce a Thursday evening September 3 wrestling match. This is billed as a return bout after Person defeated Lewis in the city last Friday night.
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Walla Walla
Lewis
Chris Person
Person
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