Alderman Leads Straw Vote for State School Boss
Prof L R Alderman of Eugene tops the Oregon Teachers Monthly straw poll for state school superintendent with 916 votes, far ahead of rivals including B D Renwler and R K Robinson. The article details Alderman's career from Yamhill county roots to University of Oregon alumnus and educator.
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L. R. Alderman
J.H. Ackermanito
Charles B. Jones
Oregon Teachers Monthly
Eugene
B.D. Resaler
Cor
Cor . J. Churchill
Baker City
Robingon
Portland
Campbell
Engen
Jones
Oregon Toughers Monthly
Corry
Lake
B.D. Renwler
RK. F. Robinson
P. L. Campbell
A. J. Churchill
Scattering
L. Bi Alderman
University of Oregon
Alderman
Yamhill County
Dio- Minngille College
Halsey
Brownaville
Linn County
McMinnville
Schoala
Yaomhill County
City Schoole
Card of Thanks for Albert Bronihard Family
The family and relatives of Albert Bronihard who died Friday are grateful for the many kind expressions shown during their bereavement.
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Albert Bronihard
Reception Tendered Pastor Harris in Athena
The Christian church and friends honored Mr. and Mrs. KE Harris with a reception on Wednesday night in Athena. Over 200 attendees, arranged in the Bible school room, heard remarks from S F Wilson, Rev Ryder, and others praising the Harris staff and school work. The couple, after eighteen months in Athena, plan to enter evangelistic work soon.
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The
Christian Church and Friends
KE. B. Harris
Athena
Christain
Joseph M. Boott
8. F. Wilson
Ryder
Harris
Rev. Ryder
Mulkey
Hammond
James Foss
F. B
Miner claims bounty for coyotes killed with nitroglycerine
Uate and others report 8. G. MU Malon, a central Washington prospector, using nitroglycerine to kill coyotes says the method is lucrative, delivering more than $250 in Lonatics on ronlpy since January 1. He describes luring predators with meat, noting the explosions kill instantly but spare pelts, and vows to continue this hunting for bounty and to aid farmers. Two carloads of fee, 110 tons, are stored in the Athena Track company’s house.
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MU Malon
Whiskey Valley
Central
Washington
Krtti¢es
Elleraborg
Court House
Athena Track Company
North
Will Divide Stock At Athena Store After March First
The Athena Department Store will pass to J. F. Brown and Steward and Brown after March 1 with Mr. Steward retiring. The Jarman stock will be sold off and eliminated leaving Brown with new higher grade lines. Discount sale currently in progress will end and Brown will bring in spring and summer goods for Athens trade.
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Athena
J. F. Brown
Steward and Brown
Steward
Mr. Brown
Athenr
Athens
Atovk
Jarman
Brown
Land to be opened for homestead entry in Oregon project
The Uma tila irrigation project in Oregon will open twenty thousand acres bordering the Columbia river to homestead entry. Entries may be made from February on lands sized ten to forty acres. Costs include building the irrigation system, with an initial payment and annual charges thereafter. The land lies below 600 feet elevation with favorable climate for early fruit ripening.
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Columbia River
Umatila
Oregon
Secretary of the Interior
Pleasant Party at Pottsworts Home
A Pleasant Party at the home of Mr and Mrs James Pottswort brought neighbors together with games and refreshments until late. Guests included George Hansell Henry Schmitt G Woodward Marion Hageell Wm Kisler Charlotte Wall Farah Lawcen Ray and Blain Hansell and John Benson. Pendleton Academy Beats Athena High in double header basketball with boys 29 14 and girls 80 7. Boys 28 10 first half 7 4 second half. girls show improvement amid learning. Hay prices rise as winter feed demand strains Northwest markets with possible $40 per ton bids anticipated.
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James Pottswort
George Hansell
Henry Schmitt
G1 Woodward
Marion Hageell
Wm. Kisler
Charlotte Wall
Mind Farah Lawcen
Ray and
Blain Hansell
John Benson
Pendleton Academy
Opera House
Athena High School
Gome
Academy
District Ministerial Convention Planned for Walla Walla
The Walla Walla District Ministerial Association of the Methodist Episcopal church plans to hold its convention in April in Walla Walla. Delegates favor Athena as the meeting site, with about forty ministers expected across Eastern Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The event will feature musical and literary programs each evening and addresses by notable speakers. Rev Gabriel Bykne will preside.
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Wena
Walla Walls
Methodiet Episcopal Church
Hammond
Methodint Cherch
Walls Walla
Athena
Idaho
Walla Walla
Ministerial Association of the
Moburob
Oregon
Weebington
Gabriel Bykne
Gatriot
Debates Postponed Across Pendleton Weston and Athena
Three high school debates in Pendleton Weston and Athena, originally set for Friday, are delayed to Thursday next week. Each of the three schools fields two teams debating the issue Re solved that life imprisonment with restricted pardoning power should be authorized for capital punishment in Oregon.
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Pendleton
Weston
Oregon
Athena
Weaton
Pandleton
Dayton Faces Wet or Dry Vote in March Special Election
In dry Dayton the council weighs a March 20 special election to settle liquor licensing. If voters approve wet, council may grant licenses, else it might block the change. Business interests split, with dry supporters opposing extra costs from a special election while liquor control remains in their hands.
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Dayton
Caloona
Trecord
On Way to California
Laula Hodgen, a well known reservation farmer, returned to Oregon after wintering in California due to his mother Mrs James Clinton Hodgen’s sudden death near Vincent from a paralytic stroke. He is en route back to join the family visiting Charles Brown and family near Los Angeles.
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California
Laula Hodgen
Oregon
James Clinton Hodgen
Vincent
Mer. Hodgen
Charles Brown
Santollo
Los Angeles
East Oregonian
Brakeman Receives 14000 Damages After Train Crash
George Bowlin, a former O R N brakeman, was awarded 14000 by a jury after a three day trial in Judge Beans court. Bowlin became a cripple for life in an accident at Gibsonson more than two years ago when the train snapped in two and he fell between the cars. He spent 26 months in Portland hospital and was crippled for life. Bowlin owed 45000.
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George Bowlin
Pasge
Somax Chickens Featured at Pendleton Poultry Show
In Pendleton next week the Uma illa-Morrow county poultry show will display the new Somax chickens, recently imported from Ireland by Mr. Elliott of Waitsbury. The breed originated in Ireland's government experiments, with 6 of 26 imported chicks hatched by Mr. BiMott, touted as among the world’s greatest egg producers.
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Sussex
Umailla-Morrow
Pendleton
Ireland
Elliott
Waitsbury
BiMott
Linnex
Agid
Divorce Suit Filed A. Minnie Baker v David Baker
Mrs Minnie A Baker files for divorce from David Baker in county court alleging drunkenness and desertion as grounds. The couple married in 1699 at Atbeon and have four children aged five to nine. Baker seeks custody of the children and alimony of 16 per month.
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Wea
Mra
Minnie A. Baker
David ©. Baker
Atbeon
Granada
Mra Baker
Roads In Bad Shape From Snow And Flooded Drifts
Snow and high water left roads nearly impassable at the week’s start. A morning pass over drifts gave way as the snow eased later, forcing much travel through older paths.
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Rosda
Teuma
Olde
Oil Block Sale Reported by Union Agent
J P Wilbur of Union, after a stay in the city for several days, disposed of a large oil block to the Eastern Oregon Oil in Go. The transaction involves a major company’s well and the Vale, Malheur region. The sale highlights ongoing development efforts in eastern Oregon oil fields.
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J.P Wilbur
Union
Oregon
Eaien x Company
Vale
Malheur Oll Telda
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Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
KE. T. Kidder
McArthur
City Meat Market
J. H. Stone
Dell Brothers
Young People’s Ideal Christian Club
Athena Department Store
Wteck
Northwest
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