New business firm acquires department store in Athena
D B Jarman sells Athena department store to Steward and Brown of Spokane. The sale closes after stock inventory, with new owners planning direct-from-manufacturer purchases, added departments, and a closing-out sale to make way for groceries and a ladies unit. Jarman stays in Weston, firm to settle permanent Athena home.
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D. B. Jarman
Athena
Steward & Brown
Spokane
Jarmat
Weaton
Steward
Harrison Idaho
Harrison
Brown
Salem
Oregon Capitol
Dellar
Mesera
Jarman
Ora Rhodes
Weston
Buainowa
Roesch Crowned Champion At Camp Perry Rifle Meet
H C Roesch of Pendleton won the governor's match at Camp Perry Ohio in a sensational national rifle competition. Roesch defeated renowned marketmen and top shooters in the international contest to claim the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roesch
Camp Perry
Ohio
H. C. Roesch
Pendleton
Hoe
Pendleton youth wins five hundred dollar trophy
The Pendleton youth claimed the $500 trophy cup plus a gold medal and $50 cash after phenomenal scores across events. He fired perfect 800 yard and high totals at 1000 and 200 yard rapid fire, totaling 98 of 100 in skirmish. He is son of Wm Roesch of Pendleton and will graduate from Annapolis this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Wm. Roesch
Annapolis
Up to Date Business College Opens in Walla Walla
Mr G Barnes-Oleaver vice president of Los Angeles firm collaborates with Mesera Albin Mills and EB Oleaver to open a Business College in Rees and Winns Block Walla Walla. Slogan trains exportany experts and promises direct placement with good salaries. Parents and students may write or meet Mr Cleaver at Rees Winns Block for enrollment details.
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G. Barnes-Oleaver
Los Angeles
Mesera
Albin Mills
EB. Oleaver Haa
Rees and Winane Tlook
Walla Walla
Barnes Cleaver
Messrs
J. Cleaver
Portland Business Colleges
Cleaver
Rees & Winnns
L. A. BH
Business College
Walla Walin
More land is given away in Indian opening announced
Superintendent James W. Whitton says Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Indian lands in North and South Dakota will open in October. The vast area covers about 2,236,000 acres in South Dakota and 217,000 in North Dakota with registration from October 4 to October 2 at Aberdeen, Pierre, Lemmon, Lebeau, Mowbridge, Bismarck. Judge Whitten to draw numbers in Aberdeen in late October. Also, Uma tlla Electric Railway & Power Co plans an electric road from Pendleton into the John Day country with George Arthur Brown joining Dr C J Smith as vice president. Douglan Belta and A R Loroor of Pilot Rock lead efforts to secure right of way for passenger service to southern resorts.
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James W. Whitton
Coeur d'Alene
Cheyenne River
Standing Rock
North
South Dakota
Odin Lands
North Dakota
Flathead
Aberdewn
Pierre
Lemmon
Lebeau and Mowbridge
Bismark
Whitten
Aberdeen
East Oregonian
Hidden Coin Returned From Long Lost Stash
A. Garretson, once a hobo from Pregcott Arizona, buried $15 in North Yakima two years ago. He wrote to Captain Jenkins of the Salvation Army asking for the money be sent to him. Jenkins recovered $5 from a church yard but the rest was lost due to new depot foundations. The $5 is to be returned to Garretaon.
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A. Garretson
Pregcott, Alex
North
Yakima
Yakima Avenue
Garretson
Captain Jenkins
Salvation Army
Jenkins
Monk
Garretaon
Barnes Must Hang for Walla Walla Murder in 1908 Case
The Washington Supreme Court affirms the conviction of Hesekiah W. Barnes for the murder of Anna M. Aldrich in Walla Walla on May 1, 1908. After two trials, Barnes was convicted of murder in the second degree with a special verdict, and the court denied an appeal. The piece also reports on rail interests, a Deschutes canyon right of way dispute involving James J. Hill and the Harriman interests, a severe Palouse grain fire, and local health updates including pellagra cases in Alabama and Clark County, along with Masonic Temple ceremonies in Rosebery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesekiah W. Barnes
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Anna M. Aldrich
Walla Walla
Washington Supreme Court
Barnes
Supreme Court
Masonic Grand Lodge Plans Use For Island City Structure
In Island City Union county Oregon a two story flat structure is to be used for business and office purposes with the upper floors reserved for Masonic lodges. Bids are invited for a government bridge over the Umatilla at Onyuse station spanning 194 feet with a 20 ton capacity.
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Oregon
Island City
Union County
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Cayuse
Umatilla
Onyuse Station
Hog Famine at Pullman Sparks Live Hog Trade Talks
A Pullman item notes a hog famine with pork prices climbing to 15 to 20 cents per pound while buyers like Prieat announce plans to purchase 9 cents live weight hogs and import thousands more if prices and demand justify it. Farmers complain of grain shortages and rains, hindering hog purchases as grain stored on fields cannot be gathered easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Prieat
Oregon
Sheriff Taylor Married in Oregon Society Circles
Sheriff Taylor wed Mine Clare Moonu a Pendleton born young woman in a high profile ceremony held in Portland. Both bride and groom are well known in this city where many friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Taylor
YD. Taylor
Oregon
Clare Moonu
Pendleton
Sanday
Portland
Notice of dissolution and collection actions by D. B. Jarman
Notice states dissolution of Athena state and transfer of all accounts to Oru Rhoden for collection at the office of Steward Brown. Mentions settlement efforts at Jonen and Happy Home canned goods by T. M. Taggart & Co. for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Oru Rhoden
Steward& Brown
Jonen
D. B. Jarman
Happy Home
T. M. Taggart & Co
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Jack Stuart
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Orewa
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Jack'n Crack
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