Skeleton Found Near Mud Springs Linked to Pioneer Dave Woodard
Camptenders for Mack Shelton discovered a complete human skeleton near Mud Springs north of Elgin. Believed to be Dave Woodard, tollgate keeper at Woodard's Station, the remains likely mark the pioneer’s death during a severe winter storm when he vanished while crossing the mountains. Relatives and settlers identify the site as the long-sought final resting place of Woodard, who lived between Milton and Summerville for decades.
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Dave W
Pine Mountains
Cabyo
Mud Springs
Elgin
E. O
George Garwood
Bailey Shelton
Mack Shelton
Union County
Jay
Dave Woodard
Milton
Summerville
Woodard
A Domestic Blizzard Delivers Creditable Weston Talent
Weston players at the Athena Opera House offered a four act comedy drama A Domestic Blizzard. Under director Gilbert Baker the cast including Daniel Webster White Ralph Saling and Cathrine Davis impressed a fair audience. Music by J H Baker Nellien Stevens and Wilma Dupuis complemented a well paced performance with strong ensemble work and warm encores.
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Athena Opera House
Weston People
Albert Welch
East Slynne
Gilbert Baker
Daniel Webster White
Ralph Saling
Tom Blain
J. H. Baker
Mim Nellien. Stevens
Cathrine Davis
Mra. Welch
Lela Gordon
Misa Lula Dancan
Dr. Torley
Jill
Devil
Weston Leader previews Lewis and Clark fair attractions
Col Wood urges Portland visitors to check out Trixie the educated mare Carnival of Venice and Homer Davenport’s Arabian horses at the fair. He notes balloon rides cost a dollar and the grounds offer uplifting views, adding his trip left him rich in spirit though poor in pocket.
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Col. Wood
Weston Leader
Portland
Homer Davenport
Tme
Case 18 Settled in Umatilla Court Divorce Saga
The Tylor divorce suit ends with the supreme court upholding the lower decision. Moses and Isabella Taylor, long residents near Athena, will share custody of two minor sons while Moses keeps two other children with Isabella. Moses must deed property to Mrs Taylor and pay 6600 dollars for child support and education. household goods split. Taylor has 60 days to satisfy court orders.
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Tylor
Umatilla
Supreme Court
Saya
Tribune
Salem
Moses Taylor
Isabella Taylor
Athena
Taylor
Athens
Elks Plan Big Day At Fair In Portland
Elks from many cities prepare for Elk day at the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland on August 16. A parade and large social session are planned with delegations from Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and more. Major Charles E. McDonnell leads the organizing committee. details remain to be finalized. Also noted is Prof Peebles leaving for Salem for a new teaching post. friends hope he returns to Weston school.
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Portland
Northwest
Seattle
Tacoma
Bellingham
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Joss
Sacramento
Butte
Helens
Missoula
Great Palls
Salt Lake City
Ogde Denver
Colorado Springs
Charles E. McDonnell
Lewis and Clark Centennial Guard
State railway officials tour eastern Washington to study water issues
Seattle Aug 7 John S McMillan and H A Fairchild state railroad commissioners and J W Lyons secretary depart by Northern Pacific for an eastern tour stopping Yakima Colfax and Spokane to confer with town leaders on water discrimination. They will present findings at the joint convention of railway and interstate commerce commissioners in Deadwood South Dakota on August 16.
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Seattle
John S. McMillan
H. A. Fairchild
J. W. Lyons
Northern Pacific
Yakima
Colfax
Spokane
Commission
Indian girl trafficking reported in Cape Noces case
Vancouver reports provincial police received word from Constable Jones that in Cape Noces the theft of Indian girls was discovered in open traffic. Authorities found several well authenticated cases where half breed and quarter breed girls were recently sold to women for sums between 200 and 1000 dollars. A full investigation is planned.
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Vancouver
B. C
Heport
Tua
Jones
Jaw
Cape Noces
Hemeont
Northwest Wheat Outlook From GROP REPORT
R G Dun Co compiles a wide Northwest wheat outlook for Oregon Washington and Idaho noting larger expected crops overall with favorable responses from counties on spring and winter wheat sowing. Estimated yields in several counties reach high figures with a generally bullish market outlook and a few exceptions.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Northwest
the Tribune
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Sherman County
Baker County
Jackson County
Gilliam County
Umatilla
Union County
Wasco County
Latah
Washington—Adame
Douglas County
Lincoln County
Walla Walla County
Whitman County
Fire destroys Pendleton home of Mr and Mrs Sensney
Last Saturday night the Pendleton residence of Mr and Mrs Ben Sensney and all its contents were burned. Mrs Sensney, alone in the house, lighted a lamp and dropped a burning match near a couch. the lamp and match ignited the couch, fire spreading before discovery at about 10:30 p m.
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Ben Sensney
Pendleton
Lewis and Clark Bates Fair Travel Rates Published
The O and B N Co lists Athena to Portland fares for the Lewis and Clark fair from May 29 to October 15. Individual round trips cost one and one third fare with a 0 day return limit. group tickets for ten or more at 7.40 per person. Children half fare. Contact M. W. Smith, agent, Atbeny, for details. Also notes Bartnum Bailey circus round trip from Walla Walla on August 14 and Harattais tickets limited.
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Lewis and Clark Bates
É& N. Co
Athena
Portland
M. W. Smith
Atbeny
Bartnum & Bailey Circus
Walla Walla
Uckets
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Manasse
Butterick
Call
Sampson Wind Mills
COX & M
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South Side Main Street
Skeleton
Tollgate
Nor'h of
Our
ELY & SG Olt Reoorrs Cnocers
Dell Brothers
Weston Talent
Leader Man
Exposition
Viattore
Peebles
Huntern Oregon State Normal School
Thi
Weston Ochool
Washington State Railroad Commissioners
Barnum & Bailey's Circus
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