Election of Bank Officials at First National Athena
At the annual stockholders meeting the old board was re elected H C Adama T J Kirk F B Le Grow P E Colbern and D H Preeton. Officers named H O Adame president T J Kirk vice president B F La Grow cashier Edward Koontz assistant cashier Koonts replaces M Kewp who leaves banking. Walter Preston to join clerical staff. Bank reports a prosperous year with record business volume a 10 percent dividend and a $25000 surplus. Installation banquet followed for Migooustte Rebekah lodge officers Mae Douglas installing officer Lola Payne N G Kitty Sharp V G Kitty Sharp secretary and Carrie Sharp treasurer. M gg and families enjoyed banquet with music and cards. Moves to Waitsburg Gay family will relocate soon with Mr Gay entering business there. He recently leased a residence and returns from there.
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First National Bank of Athena
H. C. Adama
T. J. Kirk
Koonts
M. Kewp
Walter Preston
Bax
Migooustte Rebekah Lodge
Mra
Mae Douglas
Lola Payne
N. G
Kitty Sharp
V. G
Misa Lala Gross
Mia
Gora
Carrie Sharp
Rebekahs
Odd Fellowa
Boy Burns to Death as Fire Rages at Kelley Farm Home
A severe pneumonia patient and 15 others escaped a late night fire that destroyed the Kelley farm home near Walla Walla. Harry Kelley, 16, died in the blaze. several others were severely burned and the family was hospitalized in the aftermath. Mayor Plamondon and Editor Boyd visited Weston briefly, then an altercation with a city reporter occurred at the Leader office.
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Jay
Harry Keley
Joseph Kelley
Walla Walla
Joseph
Bert Kelley
William Kelley
Leorne
St. Mary's Hospital
Ida Smith
Harry
Brother
Plamondon
Boyd
Weston
Athena
Plamondou
Leader
Atheoa
Weston Loader
Woodmen Chopping Bee Installs Local Camp Officers
Athena Camp No 71 Woodmen of the World drew a large crowd for a chopping bee Wednesday night as Organizer A G Saunders urged joining Pendleton Camp. Fifteen new candidates were invited for the February 20 initiation. Officers installed included J D Stamper as Grand, Henry Keen as A L, Fred Flint Escort, J D Plamondon Clerk, H C Worthington Banker, Cass Cannon Manager, Wm Pinkerton Watchman, Gus Schubert Secretary. The camp adjourned to a banquet with neighbors socializing and three membership applications presented. The camp will meet February 8 with Saunders returning.
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Athena
A. G. Saunders
Umatilla Co
Pendleton
Saunders
J. D
Three Indians plead not guilty in robbery case
Circuit Court in session. Minthorn Mitchell and Corbett, all described as Indians, plead not guilty to robbery. Ralph McBain pleads guilty to chores stealing and receives an indeterminate sentence of one to five years. Willie Haskin is found guilty of assaulting L. W. Keeler principal of Bobo school and will be sentenced by Judge Bean tomorrow.
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Circuit Court
Minthorn
Mitchell
Corbett
Ralph McBain
Willie Hasking
L. W. Keeler
Bobo School
Vas
Bean
Wheat Shipments Delayed In Walla Walla Grain Trade
Walla Walla grain dealers report thousands of bushels stored along the Suanke River Valley branch of the O R N delayed due to lack of cars. Several hundred empties have been moved to eastern Washington while shipments from interior points await resumption. About 35 percent of the 1907 crop remains to be moved to tidewater. prices hold as farmers wait for better terms.
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Walla Walla
Suanke River Valley
Furnah
Washington
Walla Walla Statesman
Portland
Tacoma
Tidewater
Northern Pacific
Adam's Postmaster Dead in Adame Oregon
John H. Kirby longtime Adame postmaster died Sunday at 58 due to Bright's disease after heart trouble. Survived by wife and son A H Kirby of Ataina. Funeral at home conducted by Rev Isreal Putnam. interment Athena cemetery. Pioneer traveler from Indiana, settled Adama in 1878 and married Susan Hales in 1878, two sons born, one died young.
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John H. Kirby
Adame
Kirby
Bright
A. H. Kirby
Ataina
Isreal Putnam
Athena
Oregon
Plains
Indiana
Adama
Susan Hales
Want Till Taylor for Sheriff Again in Umatilla County
Friends of T D Taylor, serving a third term as sheriff, urge him to accept a fourth term nomination. The article notes his record for continuous service, high arrest success, and a move to flat salary, suggesting local officials' two term limits are breaking down. His supporters say no other eastern Oregon sheriff has served more than two terms.
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T. D. Taylor
Unsatilla
Oregon
Kno He Hle
Umatilla
New Motive Power Motorite Could Transform Torpedoes
Hudson Maxim announces motorite as a new motive power for torpedoes and torpedo boats. Tests claim speeds of 60 mph for torpedoes and 55 to 60 mph for model torpedo boats, with potential shipping and commercial use delayed until patent details are filed. A Milton railway clash pits Oregon Railroad & Navigation against Walla Walla Valley Traction over track and mill yard access, threatening broader freight disruption.
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Hudson Maxim
Tt In
Maxim
Maxim Saye
Milton
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Walla Walla Valley Traction Company
O. R. & N. Baea Spar
Pascock
Traction Company
Wpur
The
Northern Pacific Cara
Peacock Mill
Northern Pacific
Barrett Seeks Reelection In Pendleton Campaign
The Pendleton meeting notes Representative C. A. Barrett of Athena undecided about re election yet likely to run on a straightforward platform. Barrett, a first term lawmaker, aided water code and portage road bills though illness kept him from final action on the latter. He cites county support and cross party urging to again seek Salem, highlighting the water code as vital to Umatilla County. The Mendicton bulletin names Bal ing Folsom for clerk and Headley for recorder. Mrs Mabel Young Warner was assaulted at her Pendleton kitchen, choked and beaten by an unknown man while the crime is under investigation.
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Jed Se
Pendleton Tril
C. A. Barrett
Athena
Pendleton
Wayne
Salem
Barrett
Umatilla
Mendicton
Baling and Folsom
Headley
Warner
Mabel Young Warner
Abo
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Athens
Waitsburg, Wash
R. J. Boddy
R.H. Whitehead
A. D. Charlton
Pac. Ry
Portland, Ore
Alaaka - Yukon - Pacific Exposition
Waitsburg
Gay
WelPay A
J.l.elam's Bank
ST. Nichols Hotel
Prop
ST. Nichols
Thamd
Stroys
Micuvery
Hun
DELL
Adam
Brights
Phelps
Mr. Phelps
Marabal Lavender
Weaton
Reed
Lavader
Thone
Grand Jury
Hermiston
James D. Loman
Seattle
Maxwell Land and Irrigation Company
Henry Koepke
Slater
RF. Heyden
Till Taylor
Sherif
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