Through Effort of Thompson Umatilla River Stockman Hard Hit By Rains
John Thompson and river residents including Bingham Springs management rallied to repair the Umatilla river road. The washout above half a mile to the river was cleared and a bridge built at the rimrock, restoring access from Athena Weston Milton Walla Walla and Pendleton. The work, costly in time and funds, leaves the road in better condition than before.
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Ryan Grade
Umatilla
John Thompson
Umatilla River
Bingham Springs
Thompson
Pendleton
Wiles
Athena
Weston
Milton
Walla Walla
Powder and a Match Burn Accident at Home
A youth named George Winship suffered severe burns to one hand and an ear after attempting a powder and match experiment at home. The incident occurred Wednesday evening when the powder exploded after he struck a match. His face is bandaged but his eyes were saved by the position he took.
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George Winship
George
Oregon Agricultural College canvasses Athena for new students
Professor L J Baldwin toured eastern Oregon in a drive to recruit high school graduates for the Oregon Agricultural College. He aims to add Athena High to accredited schools and expects about 800 in attendance next year, with many graduates already achieving honors and leadership. Experiment station professors are also addressing industrial problems statewide.
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Oregon Agricultural College
L. J. Baldwin
Athena
Athena High School
Agricultural College
Baldwin
Oregon
Death of Mrs Henry Clark in Prairie City Iowa
Mrs Henry Clark died at her home in Prairie City Iowa on August 18 after a lingering illness. The funeral was held August 15. Her mother Mrs Leeper and all relatives attended except Mrs W R Taylor and Mrs Effie Smith. Mrs Clarke had visited relatives in Athens years ago and is remembered as an estimable lady.
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Henry Clark
W. R. Taylor
Effie Smith
Prairie City
Iowa
Leeper
Taylor
Smith
Clarke
Athens
Store Robbed at Freewater
A safe at Hadley & Hadley in Freewater was blown open early Wednesday morning. Jewelry valued around 150 dollars vanished, including rings and an old watch. Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Joe Binkley pursued a suspected crew, noting a method similar to a prior Athena depot robbery.
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Hadley & Hadley
Freewater
East Oregonian
Sheriff’s Office
Athena
Hadley
Atore
Sheriff Taylor
Joe Binkeley
Sullivan Will Stay at Democratic State Convention
By a 1038 to 575 vote the Illinois Democratic State Convention tabled William J. Bryan’s demand for Sullivan’s resignation. The convention backed Sullivan, declaring Bryan the only leader to win the 1908 fight, amid a session marked by fights and confusion.
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Illinois
William J. Bryan
Sullivan
Bryan
Democratic Party
Purchases Pioneer Store by Byron Banks in Athena
Negotiations mentioned in Tuesday's press led to Byron Banks purchasing the Pioneer drug store in Athena. Banks, a former Athena boy and graduate pharmacist, will assume charge today or tomorrow. Mr Hawks, a well known Athena druggist, will retire and Wallace plans to move to Boise City after settling affairs.
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Pioneer
Byron Banks
Athena Boy
Thi
Tonorow
Hawks
Athena
Chastain
Milton
Pendleton
Moro
Sherman County
Wallace
Boise City
Wager on coal price leads to disputed bet in Pendleton
Pendleton reports a high stake wager between John Schmidt and Henry Kopitzke over coal price at seven dollars per ton. Schmidt challenged the price, Kopitzke offered a thousand dollar bet, and they arranged book entries. A third dealer, Mr. Lantz, confirmed Schmidt’s contract, but Kopitzke issued a counterfeitable check. Schmidt seeks collection while Kopitzke already stopped payment. Separately, major damages suit against W. S. Byers and the city proceeds as court weighs material claim. Helix merchants form a Commercial Association, aiming for active membership. Obnoxious weed specimens sent to the Agricultural College for eradication guidance. Church of Christ announces services with pastor B. Hoven.
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Pendleton
Spokesman Review
John Schmidt
Henry Kopitzke
Schmidt
Lantz
Schwidt
Kopittke
Petition prompts protest over central office move
Athena patrons clash with Pacifica States Telephone over moving the central office to Pioneer drug store. H A Barrett secures protest and Commercial Association resolution. Manager McGillvary defers to Spokane, promising improved service and potential staff sent from Walla Walla once available.
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Athena
Pacifica States Telephone & Telegraph Company
H. A. Barrett
Commercial Association
McGillvary
Walla Walla
Spokane
Frustrated Jail Delivery At Umatilla County Jail
A jail break attempt at Umatilla County Jail was foiled Sunday evening by Sheriff Taylor. Prisoners Albert Murray and another youth tried to escape using a steel bar and a hidden saw. A bottle of wine and a letter may have carried the tool into the jail, while the jail remains crowded with inmates of various classes.
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Umatilla County
Taylor
Pendleton
Albert Murray
Young Woddle
Supreme Court voids 1905 Oregon tax on foreign beasts
Chief Justice Bean sustains the circuit court ruling that the 1905 act taxing all foreign oxen entering or passing through Oregon for pasturage is void for nonuniform levy and lack of designated privilege. The revenue law is deemed essentially revenue and invalid in W. Z. Resor v. Umatilla County.
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Bean
Supreme Court
W. R. Ellis
Circuit Court
Umatilla County
Oregon
Resor
Umalls County
Pay Up After Sale in Athena Notice
Bruce Wallace demands payment from all debtors after selling his drag buai te in Athena and urges immediate settlement at once.
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Athena
Bruce Wallace
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Manasse
Butterick
First National Bank
H. GC
Adame
J. J
le Grow
I. M
Kemp
Ase't
Adams
J. Kirk
F. S. LE Grow
D. H. Preston
P. EK
Culbern
Deering
C. A. Barrett
Dell Brothers
Carbanale Point
Valencia
Lghthouses
Brace Wallace
Pioneer Store
Byron Hawks
Helix
Eaat Oregotian
Boxviewsmen
Helix Commercial Association
Stia
Piace
Dr. Griswold
M. A. Ferguson
O. A. Barrett
Church of Christ
B. Hoven
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