Christmas Tree Exercises at Athena Churches
Arrangements for Christmas tree exercises fill three Athena churches. Programs at Christian and Baptist venues feature hymns, Scripture, recitations, and songs by local pupils. The Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools prepare a festive Eve program with illuminated trees and presents for children.
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Christian Church
Baptist
the Baptist Church
Praine God
Everett Knight
George Kidder
Tom Kidder
Areta Payne
Mary Groves
Santa Clara
Lamont Kidder
God
Hungry man snatches roll at La Grande bank
A hobo named Shorty attempted to steal $140 from under the La Grande National Bank cashier and depositor. Oswald Hunt chased the thief, who fled toward Stewart's Opera House. The bearer was overtaken and the money returned. The piece also includes quirky notes about the Island of Black Cats and a bridge-player quip.
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la Grande National Bank
Shorty
Oswald Hunt
Dilla
Hunt
Spokane
Este
Mr. Hunt
Stewart
Opera Hong
Judge-Hoss thief found guilty by jury in Mitigation
In Mitigation the judge declares Leniler’s theft case, Cleveland Leniler admits guilt and voices a brief plea. The prisoner objects to punishment, arguing the theft was not commanded by his employer. The judge considers relevant factors before sentencing.
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Cleveland
Well Qualified Probing for a Position in the Gang
A fragmented report quotes unclear dialogue about applying for gang membership and questions of experience. The passage also mentions a son and a Filipino style phrase, all from an uncleared Buffalo Express source, with no coherent event or attribution.
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Iony
Buffalo Expresa
Disastrous Sunday Fire Destroys Key Downtown Storefronts
Fire gutted T My Taggart’s and damaged the Cook building on Main Street early Sunday. Albert Pix spotted the blaze at 8 a.m. and alerted crews who battled flames over an hour. plate glass shattered, roof timbers burned, but Taggart’s brick walls largely stood. Insurance on Taggart’s totaled 7,000. Taggart’s store owned by Kirk and Ladd estates. no insurance on the building.
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Albert Pix
New Athena
Cook
Qook
Bremen
Taggartatore
Taggart
Big Dividends Declared by Oregon Railroad & Navigation
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company reports total dividends of 5 445 649 for the year, 16 percent on common stock and 17 percent on preferred. It notes a reorganization into the Oregon Washington Railroad & Navigation Company, with substantial betterments and large operating revenue of 15 054 740 against 8 806 408 expenses. Taxes in Oregon totaled 708 648. A mountain goat taxidermy display at First National Bank and a Ferndale accident injure a two year old, while Fort Walla Walla rumors persist about its reestablishment.
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Oo. Rk
State Railroad Commission
Oregon- Washington Railroad & Navigation Company
Oregon
Oragon
Fort reconstruction and new garrison rumors surface
The report states orders have been issued to halt shipments to the fort and that painters have submitted bids for fort buildings painting. Contracts may reach into thousands of dollars. Government intends to set up a military force. troops are reportedly en route, with local protests and a grounds dispute cited as influencing garrison restoration.
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Tan
No Calenders Ban Hits Hood River Businesses
Hood River will go Calender free for 1912 as the Business Men's association bans the advertising method. Merchants report about 10,000 dollars annually spent locally for this advertising and many announce there will be none next year. The Pendleton Chicken Show featured a premier collection of standard bred fowls in the Inland Empire, with prizes awarded though attendance lagged. Secretary Averill conducted the event through tireless effort.
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Hood River
Endere
Inland Empire
Pendleton
Averill
Pardons and trials loom over Frank Maya case in turmoil
The article notes attorney Harrison Allen seeking leniency for Frank N. Maya by paying a $10,000 fine from the Blue Mountain conspiracy trial. Heney signals opposition to pardons while noting ongoing applications before the Department of Justice. Potter, another conspirator, is dying of tuberculosis, and the government’s stance on others remains uncertain. Also reported is the December 18 marriage of Ella May Piper and Frank N. Smith in Holin gman, with a reception and honeymoon planned in Walla Walla.
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Franklin P. Maya
Francia J. Heney
United States
Harrison Allen
Maya
Apeclu
Nestatant
Governl
Mays
Blue Mountain
Sava the Journal
Honey
Declard
Court of Appanlshall
McQourt
Heney
Potter
White Salmon
Binger Hermano
United States General Land Office
J. N. Williamson
Oregon
Oonarene
Tridesmaid
G. W. Piper
Evis Dence
Mrs. Smith
Walla Walls
Rains Bring Umatilla Wheat Crop Outlook
Pendleton analyst Champs P. Strain predicts Umatilla county wheat will reach six million bushels next year after plentiful moisture this season. He notes good winter rains often yield higher crops and Umatilla claims a one percent share of US wheat production.
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Umatilla County
Champs P. Strain
Pendleton
Salem
Atute Tax Commission
Stenio
United States
Multnomah
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le Grow
H. Koepke
E. Koontz
E. A. Zerba
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F. Wilson
E. E. Koontz
M. L. Watts
First National Bank OF Athena
Cash Grocery
Hill Bros
Hl Rade Steel Gut Goffee
Worthington
THE
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Athena
City Meat Market
WM. Jamieson
Main Street
Rank Miller
Bat
Ceca
Hazel McFarland
Andy Olane
James Kidder
Alice Gai Reo
Gladys Kidder
Oles
Reo
Ellen Pambron
Any Jones
Howard Groves
Belle Pambron
Howard Clemons
Audrey Winship
Shoir
Vernita Watts
Bong
Dboir
Clnse
Tiee
Apthe M. B
Saer Wonle
Bee Joan
Lawson
Santa
Bertie McQubbin
Divine Child
Lewis Stewart
Mildred Stanton
Béo
Santa Claus
Paul Koontz
Nigot
Mire
Clase
Rgo Bennigham
Henry Koepke
Leslie Snyder
Bsow
Otba Crawford
Lillian ‘Tompkins
Luther
Olnaa
Nee - Lighta Grant
Dorothy Koepke
Mildred Lawann
Ruth Stewart
Bethlehem
School
la Grande Cashier
Chatham Island
Galapagos
Pacific Ocean
Hewithor
Lava Foundation
Quilon
Dell Brothers
Fife
R. M Taggart
Sem Pambron
Fay LeGrow
First National Bank
Enon
Mouotaio
Montana
British Colombia
Norman,die
St Ignatiov
Pambron
Ferndale Station
Freewater
T. L. Hoon
Walla Walla
Ramor
Garrieou
Dr. Sharp
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