Union County Man Dunham Wright Rescued the Silver Advocate
East Oregonian interview with Grande Ronde Valley pioneer Dunham Wright recounts his Colorado years starting in 1860. He describes nursing two sick men, including Henry M. Teller, in a camp, tea and bread救, and a winter trek to Jenkins on the Platte River. Wright later settled in Grande Ronde and served five terms in Oregon's legislature.
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Union County
East Oregonian
Dunham Wright
Grande Ronde Valley
Wright
Benator Teller
Colorado
Central City
Col
Henry M. Teller
Teller
Jenkins
Platte River
Mason
Denver
House
Senate
Richards Pringle's mammoth minstrel at Frazer theater
Richards Pringle presents a 60-member colored minstrel cast at Frazer theater on Wednesday night September 10. The touring group features Bonamor's Arab acrobats and a bright, high quality, humorous program with new acts and engaging novelty. Manager Welch announces the path of the street parade at 6 20 to greet the train from Portland. A Broke n Heart at Pendleton next Saturday. Esther Ruijaro stars in a Rocky Mountain melodrama with a faithful cast and detailed production.
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Richards Pringle
Frazer Theater
Bonamor
Portland
Manager Welch
Frazer Opera House
Pendleton
Rocky Mountains
Esther Rujacro
Disgraced Son’s Name Used by Convicted Menace
John R. Franklin, previously in a California state prison for a killing on Davis Creek, is reported to have adopted his son’s name O. R. Franklin after moving to this region. He was recently sent to Portland on liquor selling charges to Indians, under the alias. The mother asks corrections to protect her son’s honorable name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Franklin
Portland
O. R. Franklin
State Penitentiary of
California
Walla Walla
Davis Creek
Modoc County
Reform school head escorts sentenced youth to Salem
Harry Bickers, superintendent at the state reform school, and Fred Reese traveled from Pendleton to Salem after Reese, jailed by Judge Ellis for uncontrollable conduct, was released and returned to Pendleton. Reese then stole clothes and jewelry on the Umatilla reservation. he is 18 and must stay at the reform school at least a year. The notice also promotes an O R and N pamphlet about Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
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Harry &. Bickers
State Reform School
Hotel Pendleton
Salem
Fred Reese
Ellis
Reese
Pendleton
Umatilla
Reform School
Webster As A Drinker Before Famous Speeches
An 1850s account recalls Daniel Webster arriving in Richmond intoxicated to address the legislature, supported by colleagues, then drinking brandy to steady himself before delivering his renowned October speech to a 6,000 strong audience at the Capitol. Everett noted Webster’s late boost before Hayne’s reply speech as well.
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Minter
Dantel Webster
Richmond
Exchange Hotel
James Lyons
Robert B. Beott
Fauguier
Capitol Building
Webster
Mr. Lyons
Mr. Scott
Daniel Webster
Capitol
Edward Everett
Hayne
South Carolina
The Great Poets and the Aim of Study
John Burroughs urges that college poetry courses should give emotional experience and cultural growth rather than mere analysis. He contrasts parsing Paradise Lost with feeling Homer Dante Chaucer Shakespeare, arguing poetry is to be enjoyed and loved, not dissected for facts.
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Chaucer
John Burroughs
Century
Emersons Inquiry on Virtue and a Childs Mischief
A fragmentary quotation ponders the broad reach of a man over morals manners and knowledge, asking what role or district of life he has not reflected or influenced. It blends Emerson with a Chicago Post snippet about bad boys having more fun than the good ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talma
Napoleon
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Duvenile
Willie
Bure
Chicago Post
Ewes Kept in Betwixt and Between for Best Lambs
Advice notes that a fat flock signals a poor lamb crop. It argues we should not starve ewes but maintain them in a middle condition to maximize future lamb yield.
Hotel Pendleton Arrivals List From A Long Guest Roster
A lengthy hotel arrival list shows guests at Hotel Pendleton, including J. M. Martindale Weston Mise Canfield Lebanon J. J. Thanern Portland J. J. Burns Portland George Harris Portland Andrew Nylander Portland Harry Ogden Portland J. A. Sukal Portland M. H. Houser Pomeroy W. H. Garrett Portland Emil Rapt Chicago and many others from San Francisco Minneapolis Seattle Philadelphia Spokane Walla Walla McMinnville and more. The roster mentions guests from cities across Oregon and the Northwest with numerous Portland entries and several out-of-state travelers.
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J. M. Martindale
Weston
Mise Canfield
Lebanon
J. J. Thanern
Portland
J. J. Burns
George Harris
Andrew Nylander
Harry Ogden
J. A. Sukal
M. H. Houser
Pomeroy
W. H. Garrett
Emil Rapt
Chicago
Marcus
A. Osterman
Miss
Rome
Kansas City
C. W. Henderson
San Francisco
Fred Taylor
North Powder
Mia
G. W. Bartley
Morrow
A. &. Bickers
Salem
F. C. Fogg
Grangeville
Sig
J. F. Ginger
Spokane
David Taylor
Atiena
Denning
Adena
William Maher
M. Smith
Gannon
A. H. Crawford
Moscow
George T. Williams
A. P. Munter
New York
William MccBrown
Margaret Goodfellow
Adolph
The Homilist Man In Pendleton Invited For Free Trial Bottle
An invitation invites Pendleton readers to call for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balm for the throat and lungs. The remedy promises to cure chronic and acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis, and consumption. Sold by Tallman & Co as sole agents, price 26c and 60c.
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Pendleton
Tallman & Co
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Gregoran
Old Pendleton
Main Street
Eben
J. F. Robinson
Oregon Lumber Yare
Lantz Bros
Main ST
Main
ST. Paul's
Walla Walla, Wash
Rockies
Richards & Pringle’s
Minstrels
Gray’s Harbor Com. Co
Oregon, Washington & Idaho
Ast
Pacific Northwest
Earth
THE
Great Poets
William Shakespeare
F. G. Jung
Cincinnati
Buck
Sumpter
E. H. Burke
W. J. Moore
G. H. Milla
Port Townsend
Graham
Norfolk
J. E
Nixon
Leong Stewart
J. B. Stewart
J. H. Guileton
Vancouver
T. J. Sanford
Fairfield
Mra
McClelland
Winfield
Gluyas
Baker City
D. W. Swearinger
Seattle
Peter Hung
Athena
Thomas Gibson
Pilot Rock
G. W. Bradley
B. F. McCullough
Beho
J. W. Wood
L. W. Euler
City
A. Aberson
Briggson
E. ©. Jones
Salt Lake
W. R. Butler
Butte
EB. Butler
William Butler
W. A. Iden
O. Rockhill
J. A. Edmonson
William H. King
Pocatella
Prisse King
M. King
J. G. McGay
D. Moore
BB. E. Porter
Meacham
C. M. Mullen
F. BE
Elise
A. May
M. J. Taylor
BE. L. Longmeir
Gilson
V. Landes
H. R. Harrington
J. L. Caney
A. J. Tiehnor
D. Rinker
F. J. Gardner
J. W. King
L. B. Hyatt
la Grande
J. L. Grithih
Iowa City
K. J. Rice
Little Osborne
A. Edwards
John Hanna
N. H. Pinkerton
D. A. Coffin
I. L. Barner
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W.j.glarke & Gy
Pendleton van Dran Bros
Prope
Rytone
Conm
Corner Court
Johnson Streets
Peurleton, Oregon
M. F. Kelly
ST. Georg
Geo. Darveau
Farmers Customs
Fred Walters
Tee
Blac & Ry O Bow
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