Koontz Named for Mayor in City Hall Nominating Meet
Edward E. Koontz received the unanimous mayoral nomination at a mass meeting in City Hall. For council, Henry Dell F B Le Grow H L Watts A A Foss A O Henry W P Littlejohn Harry McBride B N Hawke and F B Boyd were nominated. Littlejohn edged LeGrow after a tiebreaker. City election set for March 5 with terms expiring for LeGrow Betts and Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Koontz
Henry Dell
le Grow
H. L Watta
A. A. Foss
A. O. Henry
W. P. Littlejohn
Harry McBride
B. N. Hawke
F. B. Boyd
Dell
LeGrow
Watts
Fons
Littlejohn
Henry
McBride
Hawkes
Boyd
Gross
Littlejoba
B. Richerds
Victor Burke
City Trenchrer
G. W. Gross
Chas, Betts
H. I. Watts
County Court Builds Road Project Plan
County Judge Maloney announces the county court will add at least 10 miles of improved public roads, with bids for a new rock crusher to begin soon. A spacer session discussed road questions. inspections occurred on the east Pendleton routes toward Weston and Athena. Only Pendleton Weston roads exist as permanent, with focus on filling gaps and possibly improving the Wild Horse road next due to floods.
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Maloney
Pendleton
Weston
Athena
Made to Order Footwear by Owen Rosle
Owen Rosle the shoemaker prepares to give proper attention to custom made shoes with a stock of high grade materials. Prices are reasonable and workmanship is competent. Specializes in cowboy boots with options in French or American calf. Shop on south side of Main Street near the Bank Athena. F E Crittenden of Freewater shows high class poultry at Milton show.
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Owen Rosle
Rosie
Main Street
Bank
Athena
Breeder Mr Crittenden Offers White Wyandottes and Leghorns
A breeder, Mr Crittenden, maintains high standards in White Wyandottes and S C White Leghorns with Leghorns bred for egg production and Wyandottes bonded by a cock purchased for 82 80 dollars from Fisher Farm Hope Indiana. Eggs and birds are available at reasonable prices. Also, Leghorn cookerels are for sale ready for delivery. Mis Holle Kearney, noted lecturer, appears in Athena on February 14 as part of the Lyceum course. the Daily Prose lauds her as the evening’s most eloquent speaker, drawing enthusiastic audience reaction.
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Misa Holle Kearney
Lyceum Copree
Athena
Portland
South
Mississippi
Belle Kearney
Drunk man found dead on reservation field near town
Louis LaCourse, 28, a resident on the reservation, was found dead Friday morning in the Remillard field south of town after being intoxicated with his brother Willem. An inquest concluded death by exposure after he likely fell from a horse while returning home. funeral services were held at the Mission cemetery.
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Louis LaCourse
Remillard
William McBride
Mr. McBride
Justice of the Peace
Richarda
Willem
LaGoures
Athena
Henry
Louis
Mission Cemetery
Canals in England Originated From a Matrimonial Disappointment
The British inland navigation system began with the Duke of Bridgewater after a broken engagement. Faced with personal loss, he united his coal fields with Manchester through a canal, cutting transport costs and inspiring further links to Liverpool. His frugal management funded labor and spurred a canal empire, transforming trade and regional wealth.
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Duke of Bridgewater
London
Worsley
England
Manchester
Leeds
Liverpool
Fair Board Allocates 500 for School Exhibits
The Umatilla Morrow Fair Association votes $500 in cash prizes to reward school children for best farm, garden, and animal exhibits. County officials and local directors set rules and appoint a five member committee to supervise the program, with participants from Hermiston Adams Milton Umatilla and Pendleton.
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Umatilla-Morrow
Frank K. Welles
Pendleton
J. 8. Landers
George Tookie
Albert White
Henry M. Sommers
Hermiston
G. C. Richards
Adams
F. A. Sykes
Milton
D. C. Brownell
Umatilla
Scrap of Paper comic drama set for local talent show
A three act comic drama titled A Scrap of Paper or Adventures of a Love Letter will be produced by local talent later this month at the opera house to benefit the baseball fund. Rehearsals are under way with a cast including Prosper Gouramont H S Watts Baronds In Gloviere H A Bondy, B J Koouts, Hugh Livella, Victor Burke, Mrs J D Plamondoo, Miss Gertrude Boober and others as listed.
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Opera
Baseball Fond
Ada Rose
Pendieton
Aharsotera
Prosper
Sozaouo de Rugeville
Rago Mathilds
Mise
Marguerite Forrest Mile
Slater
Watts Madam Dopoot
Misa
Neva Forrest Pouline
Gertrude Boober
Valley Poultry Show shines with prize winners at Milton
The Valley Poultry Show drew large crowds in Milton this week, with top prizes awarded to Matt Musgrove for Black and White Orpingtons and P B Crittenden for White Wyandottes. Frank Breed of Walla Walla judged the birds, praising the exhibit as one of the season’s best. The organization plans to expand facilities for next year, while Athena contributed notably with White Orpington cookerels. The week ended with entertainment by Athens Public School students led by Miss Katherine in Lodge Hall.
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Milton
Frank Breed
Walla Walla
Matt Musgrove
P. B. Crittenden
Freewater
Fisher Farm
Hope
Indiana
Valley Poultry Show
Athena
B. N. Hawke
Fred Boyd
Jon
Vendieton
Romig School Program Recital Entries and Singers
A Romig program lists performances by students and guests across grades from 5th to 11th. It includes vocal solos by Miss Katherine Romig and Miss Velma Wilkinson, with selections such as The Night Wind, Like unto a lover, Irish Love Song, Pied Piper of Hamlin, and The Courtin. The program also features choral and instrumental items including A Remembrance of Automo and In Shadow Town, plus recitations like The Old Man and Jim and The Dostman.
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Floyd Payne
the Old Man
Jim" Bey
Katherine Romig
Schumann
Lang
Evangeline Fix
Eugene Field
Neva Forrest
Courtin
Lowell
Velma Wilkinson
Reo
George Winship
The
Vagabooda
Trowbridge
Chorva - Gradge
McLaughblie
Dostman’’ - Brahme
Fire destroys Jones building in Walla Walls city blaze
A seven hour fire last Friday at the Jones building in Walla Walls caused $150000 in losses and claimed the life of assistant chief Robert J Wolf. The fire, described as the worst in the city’s history, damaged or destroyed multiple downtown properties including A M Jensen Dry Goods Co and John Kelly saloon fixtures. Other losses affected Goss & Gore Janyera Moone Lodge and Leonard & Lathropp establishments along Second and Alder.
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Jones
Walla Walls
Robert J. Wolf
Garden City
Ite
Oes
A. M. Jensen Dry Goods Co
John Kelly
Goss & Gore, Janyera
Moone Lodge
Lowe
Ciffee
Leonard & Lathrop
Mosgrove & Albert Aud Dean- McLean Abstract Company
Canwell Cigar
Life of the Sun Prolongs Solar Heat for Millions of Years
The article explains why the sun retains heat as it emits energy. It cites gradual solar radius shrinkage of about 150 meters per year and estimates that heat will continue to reach Earth for six to eight million years more. Radium and helium presence in the sun are noted as factors in heat preservation.
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Sun
Harper'a Weekly
Sunflower uses span battleship armor and more
Sunflowers provide pithy blocks absorbing water used to line ship sides, sealing hulls against water. Seed oil and meal feed livestock, blossoms yield honey and dye, stalks supply silky fiber and fuel. The plant also carries health folklore in New England and a humorous Yonkers Statesman exchange about a boy.
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Ithasia
New England
West Proclaims Good Road Week in Oregon
Governor Oswald West issues a proclamation designating February 4 to 10 as Good Roads Week. He urges statewide discussion and press debate on road legislation, arguing that rural life and growth depend on better highways and that public money spent on roads yields long term benefits.
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Weat
Oregon
Oswald
Oswald West
New College of Music Opens Rooms at Barrett Building
Prof. O Blakeslee and the New College of Music opened four studio rooms in the Barrett building this week and plan an informal opening of the Royal College of Porpora next Friday evening. A recital by Blakeslee pupils was held at Mrs M L Watts home featuring pieces by Russell, Koepfle, Braden, Wilkinson and others.
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New College of Music
O. Blakeslee
Momo
Athena
Atudio Io
Barrett Building
Royal College of Porpora
Ibera
Mra M
School Report La Mar District No 80 January Summary
Monthly school report for La Mar District No 80 notes 19 teaching days in January 2 to 26, 19 pupils enrolled, list of honor students includes Charley Henley Floyd Corporan Carl Joboron Elmer Corporan Ellis Hopper Helen Johnson Shirley Barnes Vergie Key Lola Key Mamie Sheard Mingie Joboron Lela Betutort Velma Hobavert and others. Visitors listed include Alex Johnson Supt Albert E White Mia Sarah Swaggart and others. Girls Missionary Circle meets at Christian parsonage tomorrow at 2 30 p m with officers to be elected and plans discussed.
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la Mar
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F. Wilson
H. Koepke
Cauhier
E. A, Zerba
Asst
Cashier
Ferguson M. L. Watts
First National Bank
Athena Capital
Barlavher
H.a.bundy, Athena
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Taylor & Legrow
the Industries
Ream
Geert
Onzcow Agricultural
Corvallis
ED W. E. Koontz
Henry Dell, W. P. Littlejohn
H. S. Watts
Council
F. E. Crittenden
Hake
Pohne Main
Dell Brothers
Coon
Canals
Tifa
Boston Transcript
Pro- Prietor
Fair Board
Home Talent
Mra. Rose
the Valley Poultry Show
Athens
Setoola
Lodge
Katherine
Life OF
Tommie
Pop
Yonkers Statesman
WEST
Girls’ Missionary Circle
Christian Parsonage
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