County Board Lowers Roadbed Values In Equalization Session
The county board of equalization cut the W. C R roadbed value from 5800 to 5000 per mile to align with O R N figures. Despite across the board reductions, overall property assessments fall short of real values as personal and other classes also drop. Charles Cunningham sought a cut in notes and accounts, which the board granted, halving the assessment after selling assets and reinvesting in Seattle real estate. The session ended quietly after approving new rate filing procedures for special occasion interstate travel rates.
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County Board of Equalization
O. R. & N. Company
Cunningham
Equalizing Board
Charles Cunningham
Seattle
Prisoners Stage Boxing Match at County Jail
At the county jail today prisoners held boxing bouts with amateur fighters. Several inmates sustained injuries as bouts continued through the forenoon. Andrew Barnhart, the Indian, refereed and acted as second, remarking one contestant fought like a chicken due to poor punching despite good footwork.
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Jaf
Andrew Barnhart
Ihdian
New Rate Law Enforced for Reduced Fare Applications
D. F. Stubbs district passenger agent of the Oregon Short Line says reduced rate applications must be made two months in advance under the new rate law now in effect.
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Www
Stubbs
Inw
D. FP. Stubbs
Oregon Short Line
Coykendall Convalescing After Appendicitis Operation
Conductor Frank Coykendall underwent an appendectomy at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland on August 28 performed by Dr. W G Cole. The operation was successful and he is convalescing in bed under his family s care awaiting any unforeseen complications that could threaten his recovery. Dr Cole returned home this morning.
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Frank Coykendall
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
W. G. Cole
Coykendall
St Ln
Cole
Balcony addition at Alexander's to expand ladies wear
At Alexander Department store a balcony is being built in the rear on the south side to enlarge the read-to-wear department. The space will offer much more room for customers. Recently two new saleswomen, Myrtle Hawkes and Jennie Cole, were added to the dry goods staff.
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Alexander Department Store
Siewwomen
Alexander
Myrtle Hawkes
Jennie Cole
Levee Repair Plan Set After Bond Funds Debated
Levee repairs will be contracted and bottomed out to bedrock with most expense below the Main Street bridge. Frank A. Kelsay, the levee engineer, will present a plan at tomorrow's council meeting and bids may be sought then. Work focuses on strengthening the levee from the railroad bridges to the lower end, with future winter work considered for the upper end.
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Main Street
Frank A. Kelsay
Coyncilsman
Convention Te Toetponed By Governor Cummins
The article reports Governor Cummins securing a postponement of the national convention on the popular election of U S senators. It will now be held December 6 in Te Malnes. Organizers aim to gain concrete action toward changing the Constitution to direct voters for electors.
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Howencroming Towa
Cummins
Har
United State
Te Malnes
Walla Walla Opens School After Parade Delay
Despite a parade and earlier opening, Walla Walla public school saw 77 more Americana registrants this morning than on the first day last year. Classes opened at nine o'clock with 1847 pupils registered and assigned textbooks purchase lists. dismissal was at 9 20 and shoppers hurried to book stores for supplies.
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Walla
Willa Walla Public
Wallan Walla Blaterman
Minister Robbed During Evening Sermon at La Grande
Presbyter ian minister at La Grande, Rev. A. Roys, reported a burglar entered his residence last Sunday evening and disturbed his study, removing his ministerial outfit from a wardrobe. Aldermen will meet at Mrs. J F Robinson's home this afternoon at four.
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BK. A. Roys
la Grande
Puriet Aldochets
J. F. Robinson
Umatilla and Morrow County Fair Seeks Exhibitors
Premium list outlines 16 divisions including horses cattle sheep swine dairy crafts and flowers. Third Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society allocates 1500 in premiums for the first annual exhibition. Morrow county officials plan to attend Heppner meeting Sept 6 to arrange participation and space.
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Umatilla- Morrow County
Bowman
Willis
Third
Eastern
Berkshires
Poland
China
Chester
Do You Want to Know What You Swallow
A broadside promoting Dr. Pierce medicines from Buffalo New York outlines ingredients, endorsements, and a free life pamphlet. It touts the Galton Medical Discovery liver invig orator stomach tonic blood purifier and heart regulator with claims of improving digestion liver and bowels. It offers free literature and a book valued at one dollar after sending stamps to Buckh or New York.
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I. V. Pleren
Buffalo
N.Y
Moocieries
Galton
Merce
Life
Biores
Buttelo
Umatilla and Morrow Counties Ramping Up Local Fair Exhibits
The fair commission appoints K. J. Taylor as advertising agent and loss of the Frazer theater to promote the event. Officials urge Morrow County residents to gather agricultural and horticultural exhibits and send them promptly for display, with rapid collection efforts under way.
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Umatilla
Morrow County
Taylor
The
Fair Commission
K. J. Taylor
Frazer Theater
Federal inspectors boost to fight Texas fever tick
Federal inspectors are being expanded across the West to curb Texas fever as federal efforts intensify. The force will be doubled along the frontier to stop the disease spread, with experienced personnel moved to areas where their services are most needed.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
West
Aitlens
Clarence W Todd Visits Port land From Missouri Kansas Line
Clarence W Todd formerly of Meacham now residing in Portland traveled over the O S T and Northern line from Missouri and Kansas on a visit. He is described as a shore buyer and finder.
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E Mining
Clarence W. Todd
Meacham
Portland
Missouri
Knnans
Mr Todd
Horse market in the east very active
The market for horses in the east remains lively but high freight rates make shipping horses from Oregon unprofitable at present.
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Oregon
Commercial Club to Hold Monthly Meeting Tonight
The Commercial association rooms host the requiate monthly meeting of the organization. J R Ral, gymnasium committee chairman, will report on plans to open the gymnasium on September 15 and business matters will be disposed of.
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Commercial Association
Requiate
J. R. Ral
Federal stock inspector transferred to Seattle
Transferrin to Seattle, Tr M. and Laontx the well known federal stock inspector, has been transferred to Seattle and will move his family to that city within the next few days.
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Transferrin
Seattle
Tr M. & Laontx
Federal
Seattley
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Eagles
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Tallman & CO
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Commerical National Bank
Pendleton
Chanel Cunningham
Tans
Nelson Phielt
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FAI
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H.C. Willis
Faetorn Crewton Agricultural Society
Fale
Commercial Club
Heppner
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Boston
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Rom Winona
Minn
J Murephy
Quality Shop
Max Baer
Men's Shop
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