Umatilla County Owes Albona City Tax, Oregon Gubernatorial Bid Noted
City council hears claim that Umatilla County illegally collected road taxes for Albona totaling 4797.57 from 1905 to 1909. The issue, based on city charter exemptions, prompts referral to the city attorney. Also covered are Water Commission actions, bills paid, and candidate Charles Strain's bid for Oregon governor with a detailed pledge of reforms.
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O. A. Barrett
Umatilla County
Albona
Barrett
McEwen
Tompkins
Wilson
O. A. Barratt & Co
Racorder Richards
Marabal Gholson
Preston-Parton Lights
Hugh Robi
M. Kelley
Will Dobson
Cleve Stanton
Fred Pinkerton
W. H. Lamo
Obarina P. Strain
Umatila
Oregon
Grover
Strain
Portland Journal
Charles P. Strain
Umatilla
O. R. & N Company
O. R
Neapey
Sunday Oregon Journal
Railroad Commission
United States
Portland
Pene County
Dalles
Tbia
Fred W. Malkey
W. J. Laobner
Baker County
BE. B. Seabrook
Coos County
Mr. Mulkey
Glyde B. Atchison
Cleanup Drive in Athena Aims to Spruce Town for Meetings
At a Monday city council meeting Mayor McEwen urged a town cleanup day on Monday April 11. Citizens and property owners should tidy premises alleys and streets to present a creditable appearance for upcoming ministerial and county court meetings next month. The Walla Walla Commercial Club plans an April 12 excursion to Athena, encouraging residents to participate and showcase the town’s improvements.
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McEwen
Athena
Tharota
Pendleton
Milton
United Effort
Walla Walla
Garden Clty
Pondiston
Athena Commercial Association
Athena Band
Death of Alexander McKenzie Pioneer of Umatilla County
Alexander McKenzie died at home west of the city after years of cancer. Survived by sons Daviel Alexander and Robert. daughters Ruth Livele and Agnes. Born Glasgow July 1, 1841, he came to America as a young man and helped develop Umatilla County. A Mason and devout church member, he was honored in a funeral sermon by A McKenzie Meldrum at the Christ Church with Masonry graveside rites. large attendance.
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Alexander McKenze
Daviel
Alexander
Ruth
Livele
Agnes
Robert
McKennie
Umatilla County
Adams
Olvoroh
Glasgow
Scotland
A. McKenzie Meldrum
Christing
the Masons
George H. William Dies in Portland at 87
George H. William known as the grand Old Man of Oregon died suddenly at his Portland home on Monday at age 87. The veteran leader, a founder of the Union party and Lincoln supporter, served as U S senator from Oregon and was attorney general to Ulysses S Grant.
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George H. William
Oregon
Grant
Portland
Judge Williams
Union Party
Lincoln
United States
Milton College Expansion Contract Awarded to Milton Bidder
Trustees of Columbia college awarded the building contract for Milton College to Karl Williams of Milton for 22 581 dollars the lowest bid. Plumbing and beating contracts to be let separately. Work to begin immediately with completion by September 1. Rev E B Shougle travels east for M E church south conference and seeks aid. Athletic field clearing near city park nearly finished. J E Froome in charge. Commercial Association meeting Wednesday night offered thanks.
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Milton College
Columbia College
Karl Williams
Milton
Shougle
M. E. Church
South
J. E. Froome
The
Commercial Association
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T. M. Taggart
Hill Bros. Hl
Don
Worthington
Reliable Blue
Sean
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Commission
Water Commission
A. Barrett
W. J. Gholson
B. B. Richards
Hawks
Gholson
Geo
H. McBride
A. R. Booker
Gholnon
Riobarde
Athena Truck Co
Preston-Parton Co
G. A. Barrett & Co
First National Bank
Taylor
L. I. McBride
Weston
Seriouly
Ill
Harry McBride
City
Portland Daily Journal
Tallonda
Assenger
Tax Commission
State Normal
Monmouth
Tegcber
J. B. V. Buller, Soo, Com
Kanes
Momewery
Dell Brothers
Alexander M'Kenzie
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