Widow and sister share policy payout after death inquiry
Mrs. Etta Willis widow receives 750 and Mrs. Ella Moorehouse sister gets 250 from a 1000 policy held by Frank Willis with Woodmen of the World. Willis body found in Milton cemetery earlier deemed death by own action. coroner ruled natural causes after post mortem. Later, a wedding at The Dalles as Ella Mais Barnett marries Richard Davis Maxon with modest ceremony at Mr. and Mrs. Barnett’s home on Alvord avenue. Best man F H Brainard of Portland. The couple to reside in The Dalles after April. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised by Chas F. Lemberger for his son's facial injury. salve marketed by McBride's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. TD. Plamondon
Camp 171
Etta
Willis
J. E. Barnett
Alvord Avenue
Dalles
Misa Ella Mais Barnett
Richard Davis Maxon
Oregon
D. W. Poling
Vesta Bolton
F. H. Brainard
Portland
Chas, F. Lemberger
Syracuse
N. Y
McBride
Teddy Down in Texas
President's train arrives amid townspeople in Temple and Austin. Temple imposes three minute stop by ordinance. president laughs and orders a stop at all stations. San Antonio welcomes the party while crowds test militia control during the long ride.
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San Antonio
Tex
Temple Pa
Anustin
Lattehouse
Booth Kelly Lumber Company Under Grand Jury Scrutiny
Portland April 5 The Booth Kelly Lumber Co under federal grand jury investigation into land grabs in Oregon. Leaders including State Senator R A Booth and brothers George John Abraham Kelly face scrutiny over timber land acquisitions and alleged large scale frauds. Witnesses including J T Bridges Roseburg and S C Bartram Cascade forest reserve officials testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Federal Grand Jury
Booth- Kelly
Oregon
Northwest
R. A. Booth
George
John
Abraham Kelly
Witneses
Ascret
United States
Heney
J.T. Bridges
Roseburg Land Office
J. F. Wright
Roseburg
Charles Baker
Oak Creek
5. C. Bartram
Cascade Forest Reserve
Booth-Kelly Company
Oil on Barnett Ranch Prompts Bond Sale in Crook County
D W Barnett ranch near Culver Crook county has been bonded to a Portland company for 10000 dollars after oil indications were found last fall. Barnett retains a quarter ownership and plans to drill to 1000 feet within a year. Gas shows increased with depth and petroleum was found in surface samples as drilling continued. Standard Oil representatives have reviewed the property and plans to accelerate drilling with a Portland bond setup over the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Barnett
Culver
Crook County
Barnett
Standard of Company
Bose Holding
Portland
Portland Revival Grows Across City
Portland's revival meetings expand with 80 meetings in 40 sites and 80 business houses closed at noon to permit attendance. About 15 000 workers join daily, with Sunday rest. Leading ministers estimate 2500 conversions, others higher, as attendees may join any church after the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Manufacturing Candy by Charles Gay Expands Production
Charles Gay builds a growing confectionery business based on homemade taffy and candies from his own formulas. He sells locally and ships about 200 pounds weekly to Athena dealers, 80 pounds to Weston, 6 pounds to Adama, and 40 pounds to Helix, with plans to enlarge quarters and boost facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gay
Guy
Athena
Weston
Adama
Helix
Mitchell to be tried first in land fraud case
Senator Mitchell will be the first case heard in the upcoming federal court term in June with Francis J. Heney pressing for an early hearing. Indictments against Williamson, Hermann and others are expected at the June session as Heney aims to expedite by proceeding against already indicted defendants.
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Mitchell
Francis J. Heney Bins
Honey
Williamson
Hermann
Will
Heney
Knights of Pythias Fifth Annual District Convention in Pendleton
The fifth annual district convention of Knights of Pythias for Umatilla county convenes in Pendleton tomorrow. Pythian Lodge No. 29 will send a 4 degree drill team, listing members O Henry, Henry Keen, Will McCollum, W M Peterson, T P Mosley, J A Foss, A McIntyre, York Dell, M L Watts, and Charles Gay. References include program items, addresses, and prize awarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Pythian Lodge No. 29
Pythian Lodge
O. Henry
Henry Keen
Will McCollum
W. M. Peterson
T. P. Mosley
J. A. Foss
Preston-Parton Milling Co Introduces Day Circuit
The Preston Parton Milling Co places at customers disposal a day electric power circuit for motors fans and machinery. The Walla Walla river plant is adjusted for better results and a stronger current will be distributed. Patrons can exchange 110 volt globes for 115 volt globes with proportional allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston-Parton Milling Co
Walla Walla
Prenton-Parton
Pason
Han
Revival Series at Athens Methodist Church in May
Prof Frank McUarty and wife evangelists from Iowa bring singing revival meetings to Athens Methodist Church starting May 1. Services include Sabbath school 10 am Epworth League 6 30 pm preaching 11 am and 7 20 pm Rev C E Gilman will preach at the evening hour. Also mentions Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with testimonials and sale at McBride s drug store.
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Frank McUarty
Iowa
Tacoma
Seattle
Sound
Athens Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Epworth League
C. E. Gilman
D. D
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COX & M.even
South Side Main Street
Frank Willis
Etta Willis
Morehouse
Maxon Barnett
C. A. Barrett & Comp’y
Flying Dutchman
Oliver
Cast
Bradley Gangs
Henney
Dell Brothers
Teddy
Texas
Grant Lumber Corporation
Burriew F
Alberta
Rey
G. W. Rigby
Sharp
Hank Fanning
Claresholm
Spokane
Holm
Macleod Junction
Calgary
Judge Dunne
Edward F. Dunne
Chicago
John Maynard Harlan
John FP. Smadaki
Sonnei
Knights OF
Pythias
Renmce
M. L. Watts
Clark Wood
Stovena
A. R. Shumway
Hercules
B.B. Richards
Pleiades
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Lomax
M. Carl
Albany
M. F. Prank
Grant
Damon
Stevens
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