Pendleton Farmer Yard Idea Sparks City Debate
A Pendleton citizen urged the city to dedicate a vacant lot for farmers and wheat haulers to tie and feed teams when in town, noting streets are littered with feed and wagons. The piece recounts a church-history tale about Bishop Wells and a horse race with Indians to fund a new church, illustrating local civic tensions.
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Pendleton
Yester
Court House
Bishop Wells
Spokane
Episcopal
Pendleton Ministers Postpone Services for Horse Race
In Pendleton a gathering of clergy and laymen decided to delay Sunday services so the Pioneer People could attend a local horse race. The social meeting was held in the city with clergymen and laymembers present to discuss the community event.
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Pendleton
Right Remedies For Summer F S Bitters Sold Only By
An old classified style note touts F and S Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla with burdock mandrake prickly ash dandelion stillingia iodide of potassium and iron as a tonic alterative and blood purifier for stomach disorders, offered by a reseller.
Letter of Thanks for Vallely Family
The Vallely family expresses gratitude for the sympathy shown after the sudden death of W. R. Vallely. They thank Pendleton friends, the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen of Ashland for floral offerings, and Mr. and Linsey who accompanied the body from Ashland, Oregon to its final resting place. Signed MHS. A. M. Vallely and Sons.
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Pendleton
W. R. Vallely
D Brotherhood of Railway
Ashland
Mr. & Linsey
MHS
Misjudged Again at Tea with Mrs Oldcastle’s Husband
In a Chicago Record-Herald snippet, Mrs Oldcastle teases about her husband Josiah’s political leanings while recalling his shift from Democrat to Republican due to the tariff impact on his manufacturing business. The exchange highlights class and party tensions through witty dialogue.
Itching Piles Offer for Dean's Ointment Sample
Itching piles and eczema sufferers can find immediate relief and a permanent cure with Dean's Ointment. The ad promises the product never fails and offers free samples at Brock & McComas druggists on Monday September 22.
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Dean
Brock & McComas
Baro nial Feast Provokes Mixed Verdict at Devery Barbecue
An expert protest targets the barbecue of The Honorable William Shakespeare Devery describing a noble feast yet faulted for proportion. Report notes two oxen served and only 100 kegs of beer, questioning why it was not all beef.
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William Shakespeare Devery
Devery
New York
Notable Visitors and Local Movements Jumping Town
Local residents and visitors arrive and depart as people from Walla Walla Adame Seattle Portland Lewiston Idaho Prineville Athena and Baker City gather in town. Names include E R Parkes W L Rhodes J J Balleray William Hathaway and more as Rev Harper, Rev Warren and others visit for business, missions, fairs, and hunting trips.
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E. R. Parkes I
Walla Walla
W. L. Rhodes
Adame
J. J. Balleray
Seattle
William Hathaway
Freewater
Max Morehead
L. B. Reeder
Portland
G. W. Patterson
Lewiston
Idaho
George
J. B. Shipp
Sam Jenkins
Ridge
W. H. H. Scott
Helix
Salem
T. K. Beard
Modesta
Cal
Golden Rule Hotel
Athena
Myrtle Parker
G. W. Bradley
Dan Goerking
B. A. Parker
Sam
Asa BU. Thompson
Rev. Harper
Prineville
J. H. Raley
Baker City
Sumpter
P. Davis
William Roesch
Freida
Warren
M. B
John Uren
Thompson Street
Uncle Tom's Cabin at Frazer's Tonight Delights Crowd
The Uncle Tom's Cabin company will perform at Frazer's opera house this evening instead of the tent. The show comes highly recommended by papers in the state and promises a splendid rendition with several specialties by clever artists. A large crowd is expected with prices 2c and 5c, first come first served.
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Frazer
Frazer's
Opera House
Court Grind Shows Property Suit and Bank Case
In a Friday forenoon filing, James H. Gibson seeks a warranty deed to Lot 10 in the northwest quarter of section 30, township 1 south, claiming a prior contract with the deceased John Luhrs. Heirs are named, with Stephen A. Lowell as attorney. The First National Bank of Walla Walla sues BE Clarke for 225.85 plus 25 attorney fees, dated October 27, 1900, with JT Winkle representing the bank.
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James H. Gibson
Julia L Luhrs
John W. Lubre
Lizzie Luhrs
Lizsie A. Spicer
L. A. Spicer
Glenn M. Lubrs
Julia IL Lubra
John Lubrs
Julia Luhrs
Glenn M. Luliie
Section $80
Township 1
South
John Luhrs
Noeed
Stephen A. Lowell
First National Bank of
Maple to Take Charge of Payette Creamery Post Purchase
Maple, late Pendleton resident, arrives from Payette Valley Idaho and announces his sale of the Payette Creamery Company business to himself and brothers. He will assume management starting October first. Maple brings years of creamery experience and is regarded as a top Northwest butter maker. The plant features the latest machinery and an 80 pounds daily output capacity.
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WL. Maple
Pendleton
Payette Valley
Idaho
Maple
Payette Creamery Company
Sad Brothers
Northwest
Maple Leaf Creamery to Open in Payette Valley
In the Payette valley region Mr Maple described the area as premier dairy country with top stock, thriving alfalfa, and abundant fruit. He claimed the valley produced 16 tons of alfalfa on 2% acres in three harvests and praised its suitability for a creamery. He will depart soon to assume management duties in Payette.
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Payette
Maple
John Day Dee
Nome Revival Report From W N Matlock Arrival
W N Matlock arrived from Alaska aboard the Oregon and says Nome is lively with a population near 6000. He notes a strong winter influx from Alaska, a late October boat departure, and a substantial nugget cleanup from mining interests shared with Beagle. He reports his father W F Matlock and Beagle will return to Pendleton on the last boats out.
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W. N. Matlock
Nome
Wesley N. Matlock
Alaska
Mr. Matlock
Oregon
Seattle
Matlock
W. F. Matlock
Mr. Beagle
Pendleton
Mr. Matlock, Jr
Dawson
Investigation of Arizona Copper Deposits Detailed
Dr. F L Ransome completed a comprehensive US Geological Survey report on the Globe Arizona copper district geology. The area shows faults of varied ages with ore tied to older fractures. Oxidized ores have predominated, with deeper sulphide ore prospects just starting. The district has produced about 120 million pounds of copper, largely from Old Dominion mine. Ransome will next study the Bisbee district and Copper Queen mine.
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F. L. Ransome
Globe Copper District
Arizona
United States Geological Survey
Old Dominion
Ransome
Bisbee
Copper Queen
Most Effective Advertising Principles
The text argues advertising should attract attention and appeal to the brain without exaggeration. It notes sincerity, careful factual statements, and confidence as key to success, observing that successful advertisers guard their claims and maintain integrity in their work.
Washington Convicts Face Long Sentences at Walla Walla
The Walla Walla state penitentiary holds 588 inmates with 126 serving 10 years or longer. Four men have life terms including W Carey and H Cramer. Freq Hoyt faces 40 years, while William Harrison, Ed Southerland and others are serving 31, 28, or 20 year terms. One woman is among the inmates.
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Washington State Penitentiary
Walla Walla
Freq Hoyt
W. Carey
H. Cramer
Orlando Harris
Basil Adrianson
William Harrison
Ed Southerland
Walla Walla Union
Her Luck and the Visit of the Rich Aunt
A Chicago Record-Herald snippet notes a man praising his wife’s appearance, while remarking that an expected visit from her wealthy aunt has kept her at home for rest. The exchange hints at social expectations and domestic calm ensuing from family visits.
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Mabel Nys
Tacoma
Seattle
Long Beach
Portland
Coure
Chicago Record-Herald
Will Seeking Grief or Greed Sparks Family Turmoil
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt portrays a family of wealthy Giltedgens accused of putting grief aside to chase a will. The dialogue highlights their rapid shifts from mourning to legal and financial maneuvering in a high stakes inheritance case.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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