Adams Fire Destroys Elevator. Wheat Saved In Warehouse
A fire at Adams origin unknown burned the Pacific Coast elevator at Adams about 10 60 Wednesday night destroying the large wheat storage building. No wheat was in the elevator. 6000 bushels stored in an adjoining Banister warehouse were soaked but little damaged. Adams water system performance praised by citizens and firemen. Separately, eastern capital bought La Grande storage warehouse No 2 for 12500 cash, with plans for a cannery jelly vinegar and cider factory to process Valley fruits. A state Democratic mass meeting set for Portland March 7 was announced, with no nominations. Athena Commercial Association supports farmers north of town for a road parallel to the W U railroad right of way, needing about 1000 dollars. An additional diphtheria case prompted quarantine at Mrs Jesse Vaughn’s home.
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Adama
Asd
John Banister
Adams
New Fre Department
la Grande
Will Breet Industries
Grand Ronde Valley
Oregon Produce Company of
George T. Powers
Oregon
Washington
Powers
Democrata
Portland
Pendleton
Alex Sweek
Athena Commercial Association
Sebrimpf Place
Twenty fourth Encampment of Grand Army to be Held in Walla Walla
The Evening Bulletin reports the twenty fourth Annual Encampment of the Department of Washington and Alaska, Grand Army of the Republic, to convene in Walla Walla on June 26 27. Gov Mead U S Senator Levi Ankeny and Samuel Piles are invited. Coronel James Tanner is a top guest. Local Post Commander William Ellingsworth confirms arrangements will be managed by A Lincoln Post No 4 under General J T Goss.
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Iment
Waakington
Alaska
Walla Walla
Department of Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Evening Bulletin
Mead
United States
Levi Ankeny
Samuel Piles
Washington
Congress
Coronel James Tanner
Com
Ign
Hhis
William Ellingsworth
A. Lincoln Pent
J.T. Goss
Dr Bingham Dead Walla Walla Surgeon Dies of Brights Disease
Dr J Bingham a renowned Walla Walla surgeon died at his home Tuesday evening from Brights disease. Born 1846 in Williamsport Pa he studied medicine in 1868 and moved west in 1870. He served as surgeon during the New Perce campaign and later practiced in Walla Walla earning wide medical recognition. The report also notes other local deaths and events including Henry Copeland’s passing at age 88 and various community notices from East Oregonian.
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Walla Walla
Bright
J.B. Bingham
Bingham
Dr. Bingham
Williameaport
United States Marine Acrylae
Walla Walls
Henry Copeland
Wallia Walla
Walla Walla County
Mr. Copeland
Vermont
Gulifornia
California
Willamette Valley
Mary A. Morton
Walla Walla Valley
Dalles
Guy McBroom Dead after long illness near Pilot Rock
Ivy McBroom died Wednesday evening at his home near Pilot Rock after a long illness of consumption. Mr McBroom aged 90 years resided in the Pilot Rock country since childhood. He was a member of Pendleton Camp No. 41, Woodmen of the World.
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Guy McBroom
Ivy McBroom
Pilot Rock
Mr. McBroom
Pilot Rock Country
Pendleton Camp No. 41
Wooden
Oregon Road Demonstrations Move Forward in Western States
Oregon and six western states prepare for a federal road building demonstration led by Samuel Hill. Senator Gearin and Secretary Wilson coordinate with county officers, with experts in Seattle and pending visits to Salem and Pendleton to observe model highway construction.
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Oregon
Goarin
Agriculture Wilson
Samuel Hill
Seattle
Hill
John H. Scott
Salem
State Good Roads Association
Andrew Wilbert
Jal
Caledonians Set Meeting to Decide Picnic Date
The Umatilla Caledonian society will meet in the city tomorrow evening to decide the date of the annual picnic and extend invitation to all members to attend.
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Umatilla
Caledonian Society
Consolidation Sought to Develop Umatilla County Resources
G A Barrett of the Athena Commercial Association will lead a Pendleton meeting of seven county commercial bodies to consolidate efforts to attract homeseekers this spring. The plan aims to publish countywide materials and place agents on O R & N trains to guide visitors to Umatilla County. The movement mirrors northwest rivals and targets turning tourists from Union County toward Pendleton and other county points.
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G. A. Barrett
A Commercial Association
Pendleton
East Oregonian
Idaho
Wyoming
Umatilla County
Northwest
Umatilla
Union County
Walla Walla
Colfax
Spokane
Christian Endeavor Meeting at Brothertons
A merry crowd of Christian Endeavor members gathered at Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Brotherton last Tuesday for the regular Y. P. S. O. E. meeting. After business, piano solos and singing entertained guests, followed by lunch and social games. A flashlight photo marked the close as present attendees included Mrs. Brotherton and many neighbors. House did not adjourn. The report also notes congressional debate on the army appropriation bill and a Great Northern freight engine collision near Spokane injuring several people. For Sale notice: Holt Brothers Side Hill Jr. combine harvester, 14-foot header, used lightly, $1100. contact John Walter, Athena, Ore.
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G. M. Brotherton
O. E
William Robinson
Clowe
Brotherton
Misnes Neliie Foss
Maude Gholson
Bensie Robinson
Pay Gorking
Fannie Tharp
Josie Dan
Holt Brothers
Side Hill Jr
John
Walter
Athena
Ore
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Manasse
Butterick
National Bank of Athena
H. G. Adams
T. 4
Kirk
B. le Grow
LM. Kemp
Aga
T. Cashier
H. C. Adams
T. J
A. M. Gillis
Gillis Lumber Yard
Pacic Coast
Jesse Vaughn
M.D. Vaughn
Plamondon
Add. Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Grandma
Grandpa Pinkerton
J. W. Pinkerton
Robinson
Perry
Nelson
DePeatt
Ellen Booth
Wes King
King
Army Barracks
E. N. Norris
Balgation Army Barracks
Texas
T. J. Tweedy
Asa McDaniel
Missouri
Dell Brothers
Coing
Davis
Taylor
Saya
Tribune
Lord Percy
J. P. Davis
Moses Taylor
State Penitentiary
Dayton
Howard Catlin
Annapolis
Catlin
Capitol City
Russell Catlin
Mra
KE. A. Stevens
Echo Lumber Company
Prosa
N. D. Parkes
J. N. P. Spyderland
Christian Endeavor
Congros
Senate
Treasury
Great Northern
Hillyard
J. F. Hathaway
Zachary Taylor
Daisy Robinson
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