Meeting of Umatilla officials in Athena discussed
Principal A. Hampton of Pendleton High School, president of the association, called a meeting of Umatilla County Athletic and Oratorical officials in Athena for tomorrow. Likely topics include electing officers and planning the second annual track and field meet plus the oratorical contest. The Athena track may improve with a firmer surface and more entries are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Hampton
Pendleton High School
Umatilla
Laat
Athena
Eprog
Voters Registered at Walla Walla Reach 883
The year 883 voters have registered in Walla Walla to date. Women comprise a portion, with 13 registering on Tuesday of last week despite local superstitions. All registering women identify as housekeepers, except four stenographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Farmers Union elects officers and plans meetings
A Friday meeting of the Farmers Union local elected John Walter as president J L Keller as vice president B B Richarda as secretary George Hannell as correspondent George Gerking as chaplain Chas Gorking as conductor Henry Schmitt as doorkeeper A committee of two to handle warehouse issues and a lone committee to solicit for fire insurance were named A February second Saturday gathering will start an event for members families and social affiliates at LaMar Union No 6 a program included songs recitations and solos with a luncheon served by the union sisters Mrs Charles Gorking hosted the Sunshine Club January 26 planning a postal shower for ill member Mrs G Woodward new member Mrs George Piper welcomed Mrs L Nolte nurse dies Pendleton roundups stadium work begins with J P Heine supervising a quarter mile track and later grandstand construction
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Farmers’ Union
John Walter
J. L. Keller
B. B. Richarda
George Hannell
George Gerking
Chas
Gorking
Henry Schmitt
Waller
Richarde
Keller
Farmers’ Union Fire Insurance Committee
Wiven and Daughters
LaMar Union Social
LaMar Union No. 6
America
Union
Grant Key
Shirley Barnes
Helen Johnson
Frank McDonald
Vergie Key
Lula Barnes
Milt Swaggart
Foreman
Elmer Gorporan
Mrs. O
Charles Gorking
Sunshine Club
G. L. Woodward
Walla Walla
Woodward
Sonshine Club
Clut
George Piper
Final Account for Estate of Jobo Tharp
Notice that the final account of the estate of Jobo Tharp will be made before the County Court by D B Tharp administrator. Peterson and Wilson are the attorneys for the administrator.
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Jobo Tharp
D. B. Tharp
Peterson & Wileon
Holdman Land Sale Reported in Recorder Records
A deed filed with the recorder shows Saturday afternoon Mary M. Tackson sold her Holdman vicinity farm land to Anna B. Pardy and Thomas A. Poray for 18720 dollars.
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Holdman
Recorder's Office
Mary M. Tackson
Anna B. Pardy
Thomas A. Poray
Good Roads Battle Stalls House Action in Oregon
In a morning clash over good roads measures the house teetered toward a deadlock. Ambrose of Multnomah moved for full-house consideration. Mann of Umatilla urged committee-on-the-whole handling to shift responsibility. The motion failed by four votes. report expected Saturday as senators and supporters brace for renewed fight.
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Ambrose
Multnomah
Senate
Mann
Umatilla
Roade and Highwaya
Nooner
Peterson
Tar and feathers torture described in vivid detail
The piece explains tar and feathering as a brutal punishment, detailing how tar sticks to skin, constricts as it cools, and requires days to remove. It describes excruciating pain, stopped perspiration, risk of death, and the prolonged, graphic process of stripping tar and feathers.
Tobacco in the Arctic Adaptations for Miners and Soldiers
Alaska insiders report extreme weather forces changing tobacco use. Soldiers tie leaf in armpit to avoid cracked lips and post duties while miners and others smoke indoors. The practice says the cold and wind drive outdoor tobacco use but armpit or solar plexus binding reduces danger and keeps smoking accessible despite frostbite risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minera
Alaska
New York
Baseball plans stir in Athena Milton leads local push
In Athena there is little agitation for baseball next season yet fans back the game and expect to field a team soon. Milton enters the scene with a new leadership and a bold campaign to reclaim the pennant, while Milton’s manager is the familiar former Yellow Kid rooter leader. Longtime Pendleton absence noted as nearby Milton accelerates preparations.
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Athena
Wouton
Pendleton
Milton
Codle
Lana
Jeader
Rootere
Walla Walla Seeks Place In Blue Mountain League
Dispatch reports Walla Walla plans to join the Blue Mountain league this summer as the circuit may expand to six clubs by dropping Pilot Rock and adding Walla Walla and Dayton. August Bade of this city aims to organize league ball with games likely on Sundays and holidays. Weston retained the pennant last year in a league that also included Pendleton Athena Pilot Rock and Weston.
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Henderson
Blue Mountain League
Walla Walla
Mountain League
Pendleton
Athena Pilot Rock
Weston
Electric wire fatal for Weston horse and local injuries
A horse owned by J. B. Grows was electrocuted Tuesday afternoon after a cut telephone wire tied to a loose electric line touched a crisin halter. Will Compton escaped serious harm, while John Creighton, formerly of Weston, died at 70 from paralysis. An irrigation meeting scheduled tomorrow aims to raise a $5000 fund for a permanent dam survey, with farmers contributing $1 per irrigated acre. Apple orchard notes discuss Rome Beauties and potential $1400 value from ten Rome Beauties trees if fully productive.
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Weaton
J. B. Grows
Dr. Newsom
Franklin Street
Laster
Weston
Gross
Will Compton
John Creighton
Realdout
Itresta
Sacramento
Mr. Creighton
Guy
Walla
Frank Taylor
Taylor
Rome Benation
Rome
School Report for District 63 January Attendance
District 63 records show January from 2 to 47 with 20 teaching days and 10 enrolled pupils. On the roll for perfect attendance are Clay Jackson Ralph Richmond Roy Richmond Elia Hopper Onsite Jackson. Visitors for the month include HB H Richmond F J Jackson BE Ff Koap ke Ruth Jackson Lowell Richmond Lillian Downs Dobson Veacher.
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Clay Jackson
Ralph Richmond
Roy Richmond
Elia Hopper
Onsiie Jackson
HB. H. Richmond
F. J. Jackson
BE. Ff. Koapke
Ruth Jackson
Lowell Rich_mond
Lillian Downs-Dobson
Veacher
Big Auction Sale on Christopher Home Place in Weston
A large sale set for Wednesday February 8 1911 at 10 30 a m featuring the complete farm stock of James Christopher including bores mules cattle and all farm machinery household goods and furniture. Free lunch at noon. Also for sale high grade stored wheat hay inquire Geo R Dissmore one mile south of Weston.
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Christopher
James Christopher
Geo. R. Dissmore
Weston
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F. Wilson
H. Koepke
le Grow
E. A. Zerba
Ase
T. Cashier
P. Wilson
A. B. M'Ewen
M. G. Watts
First National Bank
Athena Capital
Sherwin-Williams
THE
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Oregon
City Meat Market
Jamieson
Main Street
Umatilla County Athletic and Oratorical Association
W. H. Skinner
Hermiston
Washington, D. C
Umatilla Project
Department
United States Land Office
Umatilla River
Pasco
James Lawson
Joe James
Baodita
Panco
Lawson
Washington
Mississippi River
Page
Yoors
Kach Miller
Athens
Rawl
Prom Vey
Niu
Dell Brothers
Coon
L. Nolte
J. P. Heine
TAR
Arctic
Sutton
Gayboy
Trowile
Franklin
Bade
Weston Way
Tohn Creighton
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