Caledonian Society Plans May Picnic At City Park
At a Umatilla Caledonian Society meeting last Saturday dates were chosen for this year’s picnic Friday and Saturday May 10 and 20. Committees were named for finance concessions grounds program entertainment sports and more. Sam Haworth will be marshal of the day with Knight Watch and D C McIntyre as official dispenser of judges. Plans include prominent speakers Scottish dances and athletic contests. A new Scottish Chief potato digger from Scotland will arrive for harvest in Weston next fall. Poultry interest grows with better breeds and a local incubation anecdote also noted.
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Umatilla Caledonian Society
A. B. McEwee
W. E. Potts
John Bell
J. D. Plamondon
J. B. Froome
W. R. Taylor
le Grow
Sam Haworth
Jesse Smith
D. OC
McIntyre
Alberta
James Henderson
The
Caledonian Society
Portland Caledonians
Walla Walla
Weston
McKewen
Mr. Lucas
G. Lucas
Haa
Scotland
New York
Minnesota
American
Victor Shick Dies After Illness in Athena
Victor M. Shick longtime Athena resident died Friday night at 10 after days of illness in this city He moved from Stevens County Washington to Athena seeking relief for his health He was 42 years old Survived by wife Mary Kirk six children and parents A Shick and Mrs Zeph Lockwood A Mackenzie Meldrum delivered the funeral sermon at the Christian church.
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Victor M. Shick
Athena
Shick
Stevens County
Wash
Uzd
Christian Church
Masovic Lodge
A. Mackenzie Meldrum
Sobick
Christian Citzch
Arlington
Washington County
Nebraska
Athena Schoola
Mias Mary Kirk
Lee Kirk
A. Shick
Arthur
Zeph Lockwood
Rosenawerg & Schick
Inheritance and Divorce Jests in 1900s Papers
The Chicago Record Herald quotes on inheritance praise and eccentric genius as a son receives a benefit for his father. An Exchange remark toys with marriage and divorce, noting a woman’s long pursuit of divorce without success.
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Chicago Record Herald
Pendleton High Wins Car Factory Athletic Meet
Pendleton High School claimed victory at the car factory athletic meet this week. Milton plans to send a delegation this year and Weston expects speedy entrants to draw attention. Athena track athletes are training well and the conditions look favorable for a successful, entertaining event for visitors. The executive committee will convene in Athena tomorrow to compile entries and shape the program.
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Pendleton High School
Milton
Weston
Athena
Inc
Lawmakers push Foothill Lands Patent Bill in Umatilla County
The Hast Oregonian reports Congressman A W Lafferty advances a bill to allow patents without a residence requirement for foothill lands in the Umatilla reservation. If passed, thousands of acres become taxable and owners receive patents, many after paying for tracts.
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House of Representatives
A. W. Lafferty
Congress
Umatilla County
Oregonian
Loda
Umatilla Reservation
Secretary of Interior
Anle
Mr. Lafferty
Unclear OCR fragment about aviation feat and Pay to Athens
Fragmentary text mentions coins, Pay to Athens and vicinity, and a new aviation feat may be hailed as historic. The readable parts are nonspecific and do not allow a clear event, date, or entities.
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Athens
Aviators Plan Thrilling Monoplane Stunt Next Week
The International Aviators advance manager K L Bernard promises a never before attempted feat at the fair grounds. A monoplane will fly to the Baker building and perform eight landings and ceremonies atop the structure before returning to the grounds, a stunt he says would be a thriller if successful.
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Visio Walal Walla
International Aviators
Fair Grounds
Baker Building
K. L. Bernard
Waggons, Rock Crusher, and Road Work Progress
The county quarry near Arbenu reports a big rock crusher in operation with three rock grades and five hauling teams. More wagons will be sent from Hermiston, aiming for ten to twelve teams next week as the road surface improves. Richardson in Baltimore promotes his commercial evangelistic meetings raising funds for the Greater Baltimore committees with bold, eye opening phrases.
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Maloney
Walker
Arbenu
Hermiston
Barmers
Richardson
Baltimore
Tom Richardson
Portland
Anoh
Norge
Richardeon
Gold Nuggets Found in Milton Chicken Feathers
Mrs. Bourdalay of Milton reports discovering gold nuggets in a chicken she dressed this week. Belief grows that a gold deposit lies in the Walla Walla river bed and nearby gravel pits uncovered for building. Mrs. Henry Frazier, wife of Milton’s mayor, once found five nuggets in fowl crops.
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Haute
Repairing Water System In Milton City
Water Superintendent Gholvon Hue Tewe directed by the city council to hire workers to repair a failing pipe between town and the Fox Reservoir. New bands will be added to reduce congestion and leaks wasting water. The motor has been repaired and is now in good working order.
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Gholvon Hue Tewe
Sounvil
Wen
Che Foxervoir
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Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Oregon
Carrie B. Coates
G. W. Hansell
Sunnyside
J. W. Dixon
Mike Ryan
State Penitentiary
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Victor Onlyk
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Lafferty
Gress
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P. J. Kelly
Hreewater
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Meacham
Squaw
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