Ex-Deputy Davis Arrested in $10,000 Larceny Case
Former deputy J P Davis stands charged with larceny of ten thousand dollars. Ex-sheriff Blakely and Sheriff Taylor issued personal checks to cover the shortage. Davis appeared with counsel before Justice Bitz Gerald and waived examination, bond set at two thousand dollars. District Attorney Phelps will pursue all responsible parties, with O P Davis named as a key figure. The case centers on embezzled funds tracked through the sheriff’s office dating back to 1901.
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J. P. Davis
Taylor
Blakley
Davis
Blakely
William Blakely
D. Taylor
O. P. Davis
Moasra
Trig
Justice‘s Court
Circuit Court
Phelps
Aoe
Mensie
Buchaven
Beckwith
Anne
Garter & Raley
James Ai Fee
Accident Misfire Sends Two Men to Hospital
Charles Warren of Adams lies in Walla Walla with flesh wounds in both legs after a revolver misfire while he and Jamen Wilkes examine the gun. Wilkes, the gun holder, expresses regret and is understood to cover hospital and related expenses. Warren is a Knights of Pythian member well known in Adams and vicinity.
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Charles Warren
Adams
Walla Walla Tal
Jamen Wilkes
Warren
Walle Walla
Knights of Pythian Order
Wilkes
Death of Henry E Ritter in Seattle highlights burial in Milton
Henry E Ritter died in Seattle on August 19 from pneumonia fever. His remains were brought to Milton for burial, with funeral held Wednesday conducted by Rev. Gibla. He was about 42, survived by two children, with parents in Milton and siblings nearby. Milton Eagle notes Pioneer William Redford of Walla Walla and Umatilla counties died at Marys Hospital in Walla Walla Friday morning amid an extended list of complications.
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Henry Ritter
Henry E. Ritter
Seattle
Milton
Gibla
Devens
Milton Eagle
Wiliam Redford
Walle Walla
Umatilla
Mary's Hospital
Local lodging house arrest for taking money
Nelson omens Beare Marc xeon was arrested at Pen- Aleton on a charge of taking $50 from a woman after a row at a lodging house. The woman testified as a prosecuting witness and was released on $40 bail. An eye examination notice by Portland specialist K. B. Corbin at St Nichols Hotel on Saturday Sept 2 advertises free consultations.
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Marc Xeon
Pen- Aleton
Nelson
Witnces
Portland
Corbin
St. Nichols Hotel
Menos
New Walla Walla Pendleton Train Makes First Run
A newly launched Walla Walla to Pendleton train completed its inaugural trip on Saturday. The engine and two coaches were led by Conductor Menzies and Hilchcock. The Athens bound schedule shows 9:08 a.m. eastbound and 6:26 p.m. return. Pendleton's Mrs. A. Lowell named among Oregon Mother's Congress vice-presidents. The organization recently expanded to Portland and plans a state branch. The county Board of Equalization met in the county clerk’s office and will continue sessions through the week. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for quick healing of cuts burns and sores in a Hope Texas testimonial. O.R.N. reduced thirty-day ticket rate between Athens and Portland to 9.90, among the lowest ever offered. Acknowledge notice from Obad Norris to settle up and close bookstore dealings.
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Walla Walla- Pendleton
Menzies and
Hilchcock
Athens
8. A. Lowell
Pendleton
A. Lowell
Oregon
Portland
Athenan
Dust Storm Sweeps Inland Empire On Sunday Night
A furious dust storm swept over Athena Pendleton Arlington and nearby towns for about thirty minutes, darkening the sky and breaking windows. Columbia river sand and Morrow county dirt coated the area, tearing shade trees, delaying trains, and disrupting communications while grain damage remained generally light.
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Athena
Columbia River
Morrowy County
Umatilla
Prees
Blue Mountains
Postio Fend
Pendleton
Columbus River
Inland Empire
Arlington
la Grande
Walla Walla
Purses and Premiums At Walla Walla County Fair
The Walla Walla County Fair Association offers 15000 in purses and premiums for fast horses and for fine livestock at the fair and race meeting running September 25 to 40. Noted for three years of strong fair bowling, the event promises exciting races and quality exhibitions with reduced railway rates to the fair.
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Walla Walla County
Walla Walla Fair
Lewis and Clark Rates for O H N Co Athens to Portland
The O H N Co lists Lewis and Clark fair rates from Athens to Portland with daily tickets May 2 to Oct 16, 1905 for continuous passage both ways at one and one third fare totaling 0.10. Party tickets for ten or more persons from May 29 to Oct 15 sell at single fare per person for round trip totaling 7.40 with 10 day limit. Children half fare of the above. Inquiries to M W Smith, R N agent, Athens.
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Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Omaha
Council’ Bluffs
Sioux City
Athena
Portland
Finn
M. W. Smith
R &N
Athens
Call for Warrante Notice of warrant redemption in Athena Oregon
Notice states City of Athena warrants 1 W to 07 W will be redeemed at the office of David Williams treasurer Athens Oregon with interest ceasing after the date Dated Athena Oregon August 4 1905 David William Treasurer Athena Aug 20 Wheat today quoted at 58 cents
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City of Athena
David Williams
Athens
Oregon
Athena
David William
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Acta
Pinto
Auguatua Thomas
Welch
Aule
Dell Bros
RLY & SU
OTT Peoples Grocers
Dell Brothers
Alhena
William Redford
Board of Equalization
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P. Strain
Tudge H. J. Bean
Frank Sealing
Gregory
Hope
Tex
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Morrow
Wah
Walla Fair
Lewis and Clark
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