Local notes from Pendleton on Friday September 6 1902
Friday September 6 1902 brings town news of travel and visits. Mise Beasle Switzler heads to Portland while Mrs. W. E. Garretson returns from Portland and Mrs. J. Rouleton travels via Adame to Port. Frances Murray of Athens spends time in town. Dr. C. J. Smith visits Echo for professional business. Frank Fracier is summoned to Seattle for family sickness. Many Athena visitors, relocations and social calls are noted, including John Kandish purchasing Patton’s cigar store and several Pendleton callers visiting Spokane and Portland for Carnival. Baker City opening of schools draws Roberta, a local teacher, to Baker City. J. H Reley travels from the wheat belt toward Sumpter. Baker City and Pendleton social links highlighted by family and business ties. Pendleton residents praise the town as ahead of eastern centers, with visits by D. E. Cargill and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Beasle Switzler
Portland
Frances Murray
Athens
C. J. Smith
W. E. Garretson
J. Rouleton
Adame
Port
Frankie
Ern
Susie Ogle
Golden Rule
Mark Patton
Court Street
John Kandish
Deis Loveridge
Athena
Pendleton
Arthur Mundt
M. Kupere
C Kilgore
C. E. Irvin
Reuben
Spokane
Susan Welch
Disoway
Cahoon
Frank Fracier
Seattle
Sound
J. Z. Zinn
Pomeror Wash
Kansar
Lester Swaggart
Baker City Herald
J. H Re
Ley
Oregon
Wheat Belt
Sumpter
Red Boy Concord
Golconda
Roberta
John Vert
Baker City
Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla Promotes Health
For Summer-F. and 5S. Bitters the greatest of all system tonics, this compound syrup combines sarsaparilla with burdock mandrake prickly ash dandelion stillingia iodide of potassium and iron. A powerful alterative tonic invigorator and blood purifier sold only by local vendors.
Draft horses scarce ship to Seattle by rail
A carload of draft horses will depart this evening via the W. and C. KR and N. P. rail routes to Seattle. Billed to Griffin Transfer Company, they were purchased by E. Anderson who has spent about two weeks in the county seeking a carload of sound horses. He notes horses free of blemish are hard to find as many are damaged by barbed wire and kept for personal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P
Seattle
Griffin Transfer Company
E. Anderson
Anderson
Young Sherbin Thrown From Horse In Morning Accident
Henry Sherbin's 17 year old son narrowly escaped death after his wild panr horse leaped a fence and crushed him. Dr J L Miller found no broken bones but serious shaking, with a broken blood vessel in the ear and extensive scrapes. Also includes an advertisement for Ely Cream Balm claiming relief from nasal catarrh.
Salem Finance Committee Plans Use of 346 Dollars
The Salem finance committee for the recent Fourth of July celebration has formed sub committees to decide the disposition of a balance of 346.50 held by the treasurer. There is general favor for using the funds to improve Marion Square and Wilson avenue by installing seats on Wilson avenue and building a band stand in Marion Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Marion Square
Wilson Avenue
The Bike of Seattle Carnival Ends With Capped Interest
The Bike of Seattle reported a successful carnival but stated they have their fill of such affairs, signaling no immediate plans for further similar events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bike
Seattle
Brown Arrested for Forgery in Book Order Case
The Pendleton area man J L Brown, known as a book agent, was jailed at midnight on a forgery charge after J M Bently alleged Brown forged his name on an order for a history of Umatilla County. Brown claims the order was a mistaken attempt to secure further orders, and a Spokane company is being checked for confirmation. District Attorney Halley weighs possible release as the evidence points to no intentional forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brown
J. M. Bently
Brown
Bently
Umatilla County
Mr. Bently
Pendleton
Halley
Th Book Company
Spokane
Smith and Franklin Charged With Selling Liquor to Indians
William Smith bound over to federal court by US Commissioner Hailey after noon for selling liquor to Indians from the Umatilla reserve. He charged 25 cents for bad liquor at 50 cent profit and 50 cents for a dollar. Smith bound over at 260 bond. awaits trial. R Franklin also held. hearing expected if witnesses appear. likely same outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Federal Court
United States
Hailey
Ase States
Jake Proebster
Smith
Umatilla
R. Franklin
Halley
Franklin
Bellinger
Ingram Seeks Legislative Aid for Civilian Enterprise
Frank Ingram, injured by a convict escapee in June, is courting Marion county legislators for a winter appropriation to start a business. Linn county figures and ex-attorney Hon. W. R. Bilyen weigh in on Ingram's case, with local sympathy and political advice shaping his effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ingram
Marion County
Salem
Portland Telegram
Linn County
W. R. Bilyen
Ingram
Linn
Oregon Lumber Yard Fulfills Building Material Orders
The Oregon Lumber Yard fills orders as farmers increase building and repairing. J. A. Borie reports large lumber purchases. The yard holds contracts to furnish material for three new houses on Water street, including one for Thomas Nelson the blacksmith and two for G. I. La Dow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Lumber Yards
J. A. Borie
Oregon Lumber Yard
Thomas Nelson
G. I. la Dow
Water Street
Advertising honesty fuels business trust and success
The passage argues that effective ads eye catching yet sincere, avoiding exaggeration. It notes that modern advertisers demand factual statements to earn credibility, observing that success stems from careful, sincere work and confidence in trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerstone
Gervias and Brown Sue Wade Over 1902 Grain Debts
Gervias and Brown sue Henry Wade to collect 147.60 for threshing the 1902 grain crop. T. G. Halley represents the plaintiffs. A stray story notes space limits in a new flat and a grim Tacoma toll as longshoreman Tim Carroll, about 35, dies by suicide after throwing himself before a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Gervias
Fred Brown
Gervias & Brown
Henry Wade
T. G. Halley
Tim Carroll
Portland
Tacoma
THREE WEDDINGS LINK PENDLETON COUPLES IN SPRING MARRIAGES
Two licenses issued by County Clerk Chamberlain and two weddings held as couples tied the knot in Pendleton and Baker City. Gus Hill wed Ethel Clark in Baker City and former resident Hill returns to the old Hill ranch four miles west of town. B F Beck of Pendleton married Elizabeth Beck of Texas at the Episcopal rectory. Thomas B Simonton wed Iva May Ogle in Pendleton and they plan a home near Gardena. Simonton is a noted Umatilla stockman and the bride hails from Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hill
Ethel Clark
Baker City
Pendleton
Mr Hill
Eagle Valley
Old Hill Ranch
F. Beck
Elizabeth Beck
Texas
W. E. Potwine
Episcopal Church
Beck
Cottonwood Street
East Lewis Street
Mr. Beck
Thomas B. Simonton
Iva May Ogle
Gardane
Mr. Simonton
Umatilla
Athena
All goods stored at reasonable price at warehouse
Call on Tom Smart at ware house rear of Standard Grocery for store goods price information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Smart
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Mrs. W. Keith
Colfax
W. F. Matlock
Robert Wallace
D. E. Cargill
Dodge County
Nebraska
Montana
Anaconda
Wallace
Cargill
East
Middle States
Dindinger, Wilson & Cosini
Secessors
Cleaver Bros
Tallman & CO
Ely
Ely Hrothere
Warres Street
New York
Earnheart
Bisters
Weet Courttreet
Weat Alta Street
Main
Bevras
F. Earnheart
Association
Constable Bently
Salem Journal
Sue Henry Wade
Hill Clark
Beck-Beck
Bsimonton-Ogie
Johnson
Owl
E.T. Wade
Main Street
E. O. Bustich P.O
ST. Joe Store
the Lyons Mercantile CO
S. L. Wakefield & Co
Webb Streets
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