Chinook Weather Sparks Snow Cover Across the West
A chinook wind causes a rare weather freak with two to six inches of snow in stubble fields from Athena to the Columbia River. Pendleton’s Wild Horse Creek ran higher than ever, with risk of another freshet if conditions stay warm. The report notes potential flooding if warm rain arrives and mentions a new reform school board meeting and costs.
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Athena
Umatilla
Columbia River
Pendleton
Gold Springs
Reform School
Salem Journal
Looney
Horse Heaven
Cold Springs
Ira Kemp
Light for Fire Department Goes All Night at Three Stations
Arne Athena fire department now has an all night electric light service at Hose company No 1, Hose company No 2, and the Hook and Ladder company. The Preston Parton Milling Company supplies power while the city covers wiring and installation. Each station operates a 32 candle power incandescent lamp, reducing run delays and easing access to equipment.
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Arne Athena Fire Department
Preston-Parton Milling Company
Hose Company No. 1
Hose Company No. 2
Hook and Ladder Company
Pendleton trip by Athena drummers draws crowd in snow
A crowd of traveling salesmen rode a lumber wagon from Athena to Pendleton this morning, the outing engineered by J B Bell and C H Barton. The party included drummers, farmers, and Umatilla Indians, attracting cheers and a runaway butcher shop horse along Main Street. They aimed to cover about fifty miles before dark despite washouts on the rails.
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Pendleton
Dacres Hotel
Saya
Statesman
Stine House
Umatilla
J. B. Bell
C. H. Barton
Athena
Bell
Burton
Walla Walla
Manunus Silent On Pendleton Crime Trial
John P. McManus editor of the Pilot Rock Record refuses comment on a Pendleton shooting as he remains jailed. The paper will be run by G. L. Judson while McManus and the case await trial, likely delaying verdict to the next term.
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John P. McManus
Pilot Rock Record
Bob Katen
Pendleton
Judge Fes
J. H. Raley
Newnpaper
McManus
Land Office
G. L. Judson
Mo Manus
Mo‘Manus
Tax payment rules begin Monday in county
The county prepares to collect taxes at the sheriff’s office starting Monday with rebates for early payment. A 3 percent rebate applies if paid by March 15. no rebate or penalties from March 15 to the first Monday in April. delinquency and 10 percent penalty plus 12 percent interest after the first Monday in April. Half payments allowed by April and due by October. failure triggers penalties and interest. Personal property taxes require half payment by April and lands are to be seized if unpaid by March 1 of the following year. Deeds and certificates issued to lowest interest bidder if not redeemed within three years.
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Sherif
Smith Normal bill creates two state normal schools
The bill passed the house authorizing two state normal schools with about $75 000 to $76 000 for maintenance. The state board of education and two legislators will select from four existing schools. Reports from Salem say Eastern Oregon should get one school, Weston relocation not planned, and choice centers on Western Oregon with Oakland and Monmouth options narrowed to merit.
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Smith
State Board of Education
One House Built Opera House By Hand In Early Walla Walla
John Tem pany veteran veterinary surgeon of the 9th cavalry now at Fort Riley Kansas, recalls arriving in Walla Walla in 1858. He helped build the old fort and the first opera house using slabs and hand tools. Temany also built Vancouver Waab’s first opera house and once rode across to the mines. He notes Sen at or Ankeny among early locals. The 6th cavalry heads to the Philippines. Tempany awaits Seattle duty buying horses for the government. his son Henry led the Walla Walla Booster team last season.
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St. Nichola Hotel
Walla Walla
John Tempany
9Th Cavalry
Fort Riley
Kansas
Jobo Tompany
Snon
Tompany
Mill Creek
Senator Ankeny
Mr. Tompany
United States
6Th Cavalry
Philippine Islands
Tempany
Seattle
Henry Tempany
Athena
Deunkard's Wife Raided a Saloon at North Powder
Mrs Pearson wife of William Pearson carried out a liquor protest at a saloon in North Powder Monday evening. Furniture smashed lights broken and other damage occurred. She took her children and moved to La Grande and has filed proceedings against the saloon keeper. Stanton Returns to Helix in Oregon
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Deunkard
Pearson
William Pearson
Carrie
A Heavy Pull Between This Place and Walla Walla
Roads deteriorate to audi condition making travel between this place and Walla Walla slow and rough. By Wednesday noon two four-horse teams from Walla Walla reached Moory stable, while another four-horse team waited on the road, causing further delays and hardship for travelers.
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Audi
Walla Walla
Panne Athona
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Athena’s
Manasse
Justin
National Bank of Athena
Adams
J. J. Kirk
F. S. le Grow
I. M. Kemp
T. Cashier
H. G. Adams
T. J. Kirk
F. 8. le Grow
D. H. Preston
P. E. Colbern
Binger
C. A. Barrett & CO
Oregon
Dell Brothers
Will M. Peterson
D. W. Bailey
First National Bank of Athena
Enit
W. J. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
McCourt & Phelps
W. B. Mitten
Louisa Hornefius
M'Manus
Pilot Rock
Walla Walla-Pendleton
Washington
Juniper
Wallula
Spokane
Inet
Sax Utation
Robert Kates
Robert
Old
Stanton
Helix
Charles Stanton
Ore
Charley
Prank
Cambridge
Idaho
Gholaon
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