Umatilla county fair committee decorates pavilion
The Umatilla Morrow county fair commission names a decorating committee for the pavilion including W D Burford John Vaughan F W Lampkin and Dr Ralph Swinburne. They plan interior and exterior decorations and meet tonight to discuss plans. Bowman becomes superintendent of the entire county fair exhibits.
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Umatilla-Morrow County Fair Commission
W. D. Burford
Pacific States Telegraph & Telephone Company
John Vaughan
F. W. Lampkin
East Oregonian
Ralph Swinburne
Milton and
Preewater
Willis
Freewater
C. L. Swain
Howard Evane
Milton
A. Miller
O. B. Troyer
H. M. Cockburn
Weston
Free Water
Ivestock
Bowman
Dan Cc. Bowman
Umatilla County
Bowman Building
Falr
Shockley Expected Tonight to Take Gym Director Post
Edgar W. Shockley newly elected physical director of the gymnasium will arrive from Portland this evening to begin duties. He planned to start September 15 and will review the field before formal entry. The gymnasium committee meets tonight with Shockley expected to attend. Members: J. R. Ra ley chair, R. E B. Tarbett, Harry Thompson, Tom Milarky, E. B. Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar W. Shockley
Emnasium
Portland
Shockley
J. R. Raley
R. E B. Tarbett
Harry Thompson
Tom Milarky
E. B. Aldrich
Split the Island Swamp Land Dispute Resolved
Governor Chamberlain settles swamps land dispute after a Salem Journal report that the contest between Umpqua Navigation Co and W P Reed over inland land near mines ends in a compromise. O P Ciehow of Troxeburg and Lo McNary represented the parties. a division proposal was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Salem Journal
Umpqua Navigntion Company
Ww. P. Reed
Mnine
Oo. P. Ciehow
Troxeburg
Mr. Reed
Lo McNary
Child Fatally Struck by Wheat Wagon in Alva
At 9 20 pm Alva Rhodes aged several years was run over by a wheat wagon at the corner of Jane and Alva streets. He died instantly as James Carroll witnessed the accident and alerted others. The wagon was driven by Frank Carter, an employee of Carl Hoeft, and the child reportedly fell under the wheel while attempting to climb the moving wagon. No blame is placed on the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva
Alva Rhodes
Jane and
James Carroll
Frank Carter
Carl Hoeft
Fruit free from pests in old fruit county
M B Walte of the United States Department of Agriculture visited Walla Walla with Secretary A C Moore to inspect orchards. He praised the area for freedom from pests and diseases, noting pear blister, prune curl, sea blights, and root rot were minimal and lauded irrigation practices enabling alfalfa in orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Walte
United States Department of Agriculture
Walla Walla
A. C. Moore
Professor Walte
Statesman
Boise
Moore
Waite
Three Firms Open Tonight In Schmidt Building
Three firms open tonight in the Schmidt building on Main street with a 7:30 musical program by Johnson's orchestra. W. A. Crank cloak and suit firm, Empire Tea company, and Mrs. Jose Campbell millinery move into the Schmidt building from Court street, while Crank opens a new Pendleton shop. The event features a tasteful display and a varied program including College Life, The Silver Belle, Moonlight serenade, and dances.
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Schmidt
Main Street
W. A. Crank
Cloak and Salt House
Empire Tea Company
Jose Campbell
Millnery
Court Street
Crank
Pendleton
Johnson
Assessing Automobiles in Washington Counties
The Washington tax picture shows Pierce county reporting 44 motor vehicles taxed at an average of 654.50 dollars each, while Spokane also records 44 autos taxed at 419.64 dollars apiece. The State News notes higher values in Pierce county due to generally stronger property values, with Spokane’s autos valued lower despite regional wealth indicators.
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Washington
Walla Walla Statesman
Tate Nouke
Mpierce
Pierce County
Spokane
Ploree
Multiple Carloads of Fat Steers Ship Out Tonight
Three carloads of fat steers will be shipped tonight to Prey-Brahn at eSatile by J. C. Lonergan, the firm’s city buyer. The cattle were purchased from George Horne and Fred Martine in the southern part of the county.
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Prey-Brahn
eSatile
J. C. Lonergan
George Horneman
Fred Martine
Miss Zweiner to Teach Shorthand in Pendleton College
Miss Theresa Zweiner of Animosa North Dakota arrives to teach shorthand at Pendleton Business College located at the corner of Malin and Webb Streets. The notice highlights the new instructor and venue for shorthand instruction in the local educational program.
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Theresa Zweiner
Animosa
N. Od
Pendleton Business College
Malin and
Webb Streets
Arnold Shoe Company Sues Zennie Co for 159.60
The Arnold Shoe company files a circuit court suit through I. B. Lawrey to recover 159.60 claimed due on account from Zennie & Co of Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo ‘Plem
Arnold Shoe Company
I. BH. Lawrey
Zennie & Co
Echo
Elks Meet Tonight at Pendleton Lodge Hall
Pendleton lodge No. 28 B P C E will hold a regular meeting at the Eagles hall. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Pendleton Lodge
Sesson
Eagles’ Hall
McIntyre at Large After Train Escape Near Pendleton
Jack McIntyre, a money dealer, escaped while being moved on train No. 5 near Pendleton. Deputy Griffith could not stop him before the car door. the train halted later. Officials in Sherman county and nearby towns are searching, with trains monitored to prevent further escape. McIntyre is regarded as highly capable and likely to be retaken.
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Bushee
McIntyre WI
Penibleton
Scizal
Jack McIntyre
Bore Money
Taylor
Marschal Griffith
Portland
Melntyre
Pendleton
John Day River
Griffith
Tie Man
McIntyre
Glendenning
United States
Glenn Bushee
Sherman County
McNe
Igland
Wherty
Replacing Church Ciams at Midweek Presbyterian Meeting
The Presbyterian church seating is replaced in the new building and will be prepared for next Sunday. The midweek meeting this evening at 7 30 will discuss important church matters. Members are urged to attend. Choir practice follows.
Mayor Foe Returns to Work After Injury
Mayor James A. Foe, injured when thrown from a breaking cart near Meacham over two weeks ago, was seen downtown this forenoon. Despite back injuries he can walk with a cane and traveled from his residence to his office unaided by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foe
James A. Foe
Meacham
Two Divorces Granted In Circuit Court
Judge Pean grants divorce to Esther J. York from George L. York and to Joseph H. Jensen from Mary L. Jensen. Peter West serves as attorney for plaintiff in both suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Judge Pean
Esther J. York
George L. York
Joseph H. Jensen
Mary L. Jensen
Peter West
They Stand Alone Treatments for Nervous Debility and Biliousness
A promotion for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Claims their honesty and open ingredients, notes glyceritic extracts, no alcohol, and confidential consul tations from Buffalo. Also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as gentle laxatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Pieree
Th. V. Pierce Cain
Buffalo
Oll
Rera
Walters Flour Mill Capacity Declared At 160 Barrels Daily
Walters Flour Mills reports a capacity of 160 barrels per day with flour exchanged for wheat. The mill also keeps flour mill feed and chopped feed on hand, along with other related products for sale.
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Empire Tea & Crockery Company, Inc
G. M. Vinton
Mer
Red
Alta Sts
Gold Lodge
Masons
Oddfellows
Knights OF
Pythias
Eagles
Royal M. Sawtelle, Jeweler
Tallman & CO
Jens
Winslow Bros
Port Office
Chili
Governiment
Arabia
Dixie
America
Sentike
Pele
Billie
Commerical National Bank
Oregon
Selekt
Boston Stor
Walters’ Flouring Mills
Norfolk
Max Baer
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