Fruit Packing Expands in Worth County Dealing Heavy Shipments
The fruit packing industry in Worth County grows rapidly with three packing houses at the O R W depot handling pears prunes and peaches at record levels. In the last 30 days Milton depot shipped about 50 cars of fruit and shipments average two cars daily now. Much fruit bought by the Walla Walla Produce Company is sent loose to Walla Walla for packing and shipping, with additional small lots sent by express from individual growers.
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Milton
Walla Walla
Sommer ladies visit Pendleton en route to California
Mrs. Bertha Sommer of La Grande and her daughter Miss Fannie Sommer were guests of friends in Pendleton for a short time today while traveling to San Francisco. The travelers plan to spend the winter in California visiting various points of interest.
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California
Bertha Sommer
la Grande
Fannie Sommer
Pendleton
San Francisco
Inter
Judge Hartman to Attend State Fairs in Portland Salem
G A Hartman will visit the state fair in Portland and Salem for a day or two. He plans to attend the state show at the fair for one day before returning home. Choose wisely in marriage and temper, the judge warns.
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Hartman
Portland
Salem
Echo Plant to Start Meat Cannery With 10,000 Hares
W D Fletcher has arranged with a company to install machinery at Echo Hare Packing and Cold Storage. A 40 by 140 foot building is ready, daily output to start at one ton and rise with demand. Seattle Spokane and Northwest buyers show strong interest. Nebraska buyer seeks exclusive state rights.
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W. D. Fletcher
Echo Hare Packing & Cold Storage Company
Echo
Seattle
Spokane
Northwest
Nebraska
Farms and city land transfers in Helix and Weston
J H Shelton and Olive L Shelton sold to George Tred for 1900 a complex parcel in section 18 township 4 north range 36 near Weston while Emma L Whiteman FE and E Whiteman sold to Byrd B Richards of Helix for 2000 lots and half of lot 8 in block 5 Richmonds addition to Helix city.
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J. H. Shelton
Olive L. Shelton
George Tred
Weston
Emma L. Whiteman
E Whiteman
Byrd B. Hichards
Helix
Richmond
Bank President Mr Wade Ill at Home From Overwork
C B Wade of the First National Bank is confined to his home, ill from overwork. The physician says a few days will see Mr Wade back at his place in the bank.
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C. B. Wade
B. Wade
First National Bank
Mr. Wade
El lery's Royal Italian band unionized says Walla Walla Statesman
The Walla Walla Statesman reports that Ellery's Royal Italian band has unionized, asserting the local newspaper as the statement's authority.
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Walla Walla
Ellery
Improvements at Normal Gymnasium by Thompson Hardware
Thompson Hardware Company has finished plumbing the Weston Normal School gymnasium. The facility is fitted throughout with hot and cold water, showers and tubs, and all conveniences to support the physical department training.
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Thompson Hardware Company
Weston Normal School
Schol
Amateurs Shine at Shields Park Night Show
Tonight at Shields Park amateur night features the city’s top talent following the regular bill. Last night’s reception drew a large audience and highlighted the Shields Park Company’s strong repertoire across the Northwest.
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Shields’ Park
Shields' Park
Robbers Hit Arlington Saloon in Midnight Hold Up
Two masked men robbed Coe's saloon in Arlington last night, taking 550 in money and checks. They forced patrons to the wall, blocked by a pair of revolvers while they emptied the safe and gambling cash. A bartender fought one thief and was knocked unconscious before shots drew a townwide chase. Authorities, with guards at rail lines, scoured routes for the pair, described as seasoned criminals in black masks and scarves.
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Coe
Arlington
Wheat conditions bring brisk harvest at Byers mill
After rain wheat hauling resumes with Byers mill handling 3000 sacks daily and over 200000 bushels purchased. Exporters offer 67 pente, mills quote 68 to 72 for red chaff and binestem. Farmers wait for higher prices as harvest winds down and grain shifts to storehouses or markets. G Tuttle returns from vacation at Portland coast and La Grande.
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Byers
Parl Bowman
Merchants' Cafe Ad Highlights Imported Foods and Lunch Hours
A brief notice lists offerings at Merchants' Cafe including leberwurst Frankforters hamburg ers crawfish crabs and oysters and a daily hot lunch from 11 30 a m to 2 p m. Choir practice announced for Friday evening at the Presbyterian church. Chronicle notes management change at La Jara Chronicle and that editor Wilder recently married.
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Hamburg
Increased Enrollment Crowds Promise Overcrowded Schools
The city schools opened with an enrollment rise of 166 pupils from last year and more students awaiting enrollment. The school board met at Dr. C. J. Smith’s office and formally elected three teachers, A L Henning of Eugene for manual training, Miss Mamie Scott of Eugene, and Willis Lamasters. No seats were yet available and seating shortages were noted as orders had yet to be filled.
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oMee
C. J. Smith
A. L. Henning
Eugene
Mamie Scott
Willis Lamasters
East school desks delayed impacting seating plan
In the East, no pupils will arrive for a week or 10 days. No best seating arrangement will be made yet. pupils will be placed so school work isn t affected by limited seating. Not all pupils enter in the first week, desks arrival will reduce early need.
Interview with Mayor Patmos Sparks City Editorial Fray
An exchange reveals tension between City Editor and reporter over interview content with Mayor Patmos. The Unsophisticated Reporter defends not shaping the mayor’s words, while the editor questions the portrayal and instructions given for the interview.
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Hurlbut
Patmos
Lifebuoy disinfectant praised for household use
A reader endorses Lifebuoy as a superior disinfectant for all home needs citing its effectiveness during sickness. The notice reads as a cheerful, confident testimonial suitable for advertising or household guidance.
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