Prominent Echo Men At La Grande Today
Echo Oregon reports Roosevelt supporters traveling from Echo to La Grande to hear the colonel speak. The list includes P C Hunter Ira Purrill Geo Coppinger C E Cameron Orly McCarty and Will McCarty. Various locals visit Pendleton Stanfield and Umailla with notes on jobs trips and events. A new cable record logged 177 000 words by an American daily correspondent about Titanic loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Ore
Roosevelt
la Grande
P. C. Hunter
Ira
Portland
Dalles
P Bowman
Pendleton
W. W. Penery
Weston
Alex Young
H. G. Rethfelson
Frank
Defiance
Iowa
J. Frank
Wm. Dennis
Buttercreek
T. D. Matthews
Nora May Bishop
Elmina Preignietz
Stanfield
Long Home
Pendleton News Briefs and Local Updates
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports J M Gibson seriously ill at daughter Mrs Floyd Anderson’s home 418 Jefferson. A marriage license issued to Freemont Harvey and Zea Simpson of Pendleton. Brook Dickson takes a clerical post at American National Bank. A derailment at Kamela slowed a train, delaying arrival until 9 am. Four in police court: El Trisick five days, James Shunt three days, Thomas Dunne three days, Dutch Gus three days. P Janson and wife of Garfield Idaho sold 430 acres near Albee for 20000 dollars. Chief Kearney sidelined by fever for several days. Judge Phelps visiting Heppner with grand jury, DA Sam Van Vactor returns. George Propeck of Freewater pursues sheriff bid. praised by supporters.
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el Trisick
James Shunt
Thomas Dunne
Ditto
Dutch Gus
Couple Ties Knot as James Shields and Jesse Hawthorne Wed
Recorder Thomas FitzGerald officiated as Dan Cupid’s aide for the marriage of James Charles Shields and Jesse Maud Hawthorne. Local capitalist Hendricks filed suit today through Hinkle and Warner to collect 408.61 on a promissory note from Frank Nude Stanfield gard ener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FitzGerald
Dan Cupid
James Charles Shields
Jesse Maud Hawthorne
Co. C. Hendricks
Igdinal
Frank Nude
Stanfield
Hinkle & Warner
Carrie Oliver Seeks Divorce From Elmer Oliver
Carrie Oliver today filed for divorce from Elmer E. Oliver on grounds of inhuman treatment. They wed in Pendleton in 1895 and have no children. J B B Perry represents the plaintiff as investigators visit Hermiston. Major Swartzlander and H F Robinson toured the Umatilla project. Robinson proceeds to testify for Indians at the November 25 water hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Oliver
Elmer E. Oliver
Pendleton
J. Bb. Perry
Hermiston
E. S. Swartzlander
Umatilla
H. F. Robinson
Irrigataion
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
League officials depart for Walla Walla meeting
Arrived on the delayed No. morning and missed the early train to Walla Walla for a league meeting this afternoon. Sweet faced sharp questions over his final series actions, admitted trying to be a good fellow in running the league. Secretary Keete and Director L. G. Frazier left for Wallan Walla with charges prepared by Manager Garrett and Umpire Golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriin
Walla Walla
Sweet
Fang
Keete
L. G. Frazier
Wallan Walla
Garrett
Golden
Bull Moose Supporters Ride to La Grande for Roosevelt Arrival
Twenty six Bull Moose supporters left in the gray morning from the O W R N depot aboard a special car coupled to No. 6. Theodore Roosevelt rode in his own Mayflower car with Sunbeam attendants. Roosevelt was to arrive in La Grande at 4 20 to speak at the annual fair in Uhutoly, with many travelers from Pilot Rock and west county areas.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Portland
Roosevelt
Pendleton
Union County
Pilot Rock
West End
County
la Grande
Uhutoly
Negro Troops Clash With Police in Douglas Arizona
Civil authorities disarmed about 50 black cavalrymen after a noon clash in Douglas. The troop moved into the tenderloin district, kicked doors, and were driven back by three officers. Revolvers appeared as police fled amid additional street clashes reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Ariz
Tenderloin
Prize saddle for Round-Up beauty prize saddle for Round-Up
The Round Up prize saddle, engraved with a horseshoe and four leaf design and the slogan Later back, is the third saddle Hamley & Co. has awarded. Last year Sid Seale of Arlington won the wild horse race and lent the saddle back for display. two years ago Bert Kelley won the bucking contest and his saddle will be sent here soon for exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamley & Co
Sid Seale
Arlington
Bert Kelley
Fur Trader Rifle Barrel Unearthed in Ellensburg Ditch Work
In Ellensburg Washington on September 12 workers widening the municipal electric ditch near the Hecht plant unearthed the barrel of an old flint lock rifle about 75 years old. D I Parmeter in charge of the diggers three feet underground found the weapon entwined with a pine tree a possible relic left by early Hudson Bay fur traders during white settlement. The rifle resembles Lewis and Clark type arms and the barrel weighs nearly ten pounds. The ditch project aims to expand horsepower from 600 to 2000 and include a new level road beside the ditch for teams and autos.
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Ellensburg
Waah
Municipal Electric
Hecht
BE. L. Butler
D. i. Parmeter
Parmeter
Hudson Bay
Lewis and Clark
Sulphurro Bath Promoted For Rheumatism Relief
A testimonial from Mrs. WM. Ibsen of Redondo endorses Sulphurro as effective for muscular rheumatism after three months use. She notes her husband’s recovery and age 64 feeling twenty, urging others to read the accompanying booklet and order from M C Stewart Sulphur Co Seattle for a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Stewart
Seattle
Dent
WM. Ibsen
Stewart Sulphur Co
Columbia St
Wash
Monument Erected for Ninian Edwards in Edwardsville
Edwardsville on September 13 marked the dedication of a Georgic marble monument to Ninian Edwards territorial governor of Illinois and the establishment of Fort Hassell. The monument honors the first constitutional government in Illinois with Greek design features.
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Edwardsville, Tit
Ninian Edwards
Ilinois
Fort Hassell
Crst
Ullneis
Lewiston to Pendleton Round-Up Sleeper Car Route
Northern Pacific offices report reservations nearly fill the Lewiston Pendleton sleeping car for the September 24 departure toward Pendleton. The car will be parked at Pendleton and return to Lewiston on September 20 with a round trip fare of seven dollars.
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Lewiston
Northern Pacific
Pendleton
Mysterious GG Man Returns to Pendleton
Fritz Gannon, known as the traveling penman and cardwriter, returns to Pendleton after a long Western States and British Columbia circuit. He chalked large G signs in front of homes two years ago and now sells cards near Clarke grocery each evening, claiming business is down due to a rival, Bee min, who offered scale-priced cards during a past visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Gannon
Pendleton
British Columbia
Beemin
Clarke Grocery
Aero meet opens at Chicago today
Chicago Illinois September 12 The four day aviation meet opens today under the Aero Club of Illinois auspices inviting aviators from around the world. The event promises the most exciting contests in American aviation as foreign and American pilots compete for tied prizes and attempt new records in several classes. The following week features the circuit race beginning Monday.
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Chicago
Aero Club of
Star Boarder of City Resents Police Freedom
City authorities cannot shake Jack Eberhart a heavy drinker who has taken up residence near the magistrate and chief. Released from jail at 9 am he returned by 11 am with Officer Ira Hughes aiding his reentry. He was placed behind the barn after twelve hours in the open air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FitzGerald
Chief Kearney
Hastile
Jack Eberhart
Ira Hughes
Meeting of national passenger agents opens in Seattle
Passenger and ticket agents from across the country gather in Seattle on September 12 for the American Association of General Passenger Agents meeting. The convention covers rites legislation and topics of interest to agents, with prominent railroad men in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
American Association of General Passenger Agents
Pendleton hosts Western Tri-State leaders visit
President W. N. Sweet spent the day in Pendleton along with Boise director Jack Cody and Carl King, representing La Grande’s Grant Lincoln, as members of the Western Tri-State league conduct their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet
W. N. Sweet
Western Tri-State League
Pendleton
Jack Cody
Boise Club
Carl King
Grant Lincoln
la Grande Club
Guests Fled From Flames In Garibaldi Hotel Fire
Bay City Oregon Sept 12 Occupants of Hadley House at Garibaldi five miles north of here escaped a hotel blaze that destroyed the wooden building at 4 am. Fire started most likely in a ground floor saloon but cause unknown. Loss estimated at about 4000. Edward Hadley proprietor says the hotel will be rebuilt at once.
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Bay City
Ore
Hadley House
Garibaldi
Aix
Here
Edward Hadley
Baghdad Advances Lighting Plant and Citywide Telephone Plan
Bagdad has opened bida for installing an electric lighting plant and the army posts considering a telephone system for the whole city.
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Bagdad
Bida
Army
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. T. Wade
Pendleton, Ore
Dale Rothwell
Optometrist
Hanscom
Association
Oregon
Pendleton Cleaning and Dye Works
Golden Rule
Newsy
J. MH. Gibson
Floyd Anderson
Jefferson Street
Freemont Harvey
Zea Simpson
Brook Dickson
American National Bank
Kamela
Janson
Garfield
Idaho
J. G. Rehberg
Albee
John Kearney
Phelps
Heppner
G. W. Phelps
Morrow County
Sam van Vacter
George Propeck
Freewater
Prohibition
Umatilla County
Propeck
BULL
Earth
Redondo, Waal
A. T. Matthews CO
Alta and
Cottonwood Sta. Pendleton
The
Bank of Helix
Helix
Cene
Turer
de Eee
TRG Sd
Sles Ag
Salvara
State of Oregon
County of
Carl Kupers
J. S&s. Norvell
W. L. Thompson
W. H. Dale
Manuel Friedley
Elgin Works
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