Monuments to fallen neighbors unveiled by Athena Woodmen
Athena Camp No 171 Woodmen of the World will oversee ceremonies for two monuments at graves in Walla Walla on June 11 honoring Neighbor Edward Broughton and Neighbor Frank Willis. Members from Pendleton Adams Weston Milton and Walla Walla camps plus others will attend with reduced rail rates offered by the O BR N Co. Regular train will carry going passengers and a special returns at about 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Woodmen of the World
Order
Walle Wail
Edward Broughton
Frank Willis
Umatilla County
Plamondon Home Hosts Farewell Bachelor Party
The residence of Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Plamondon welcomed guests for a farewell bachelor party honoring Bruce Wallace who will soon marry. The evening featured games refreshments and a boutonniere tin shower. Attendees included Miss Jennie Mays of Dayton Washington Miss Barrett of Walla Walla Miss Fraker Miss Carney and Mr Furnish Slater of Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Plamondon
Bruce Wallace
Benedict
Jennie Mays
Dayton
Wash
Miss Barrett
Walla Walla
Opening of Portage Road Event Attracts Statewide Interest
The formal opening of Portage Road will occur tomorrow with many attendees from across the state. The Mountain Gem of Lewiston Idaho will operate an excursion to Celilo and provide pickups at Umatilla and other way points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage Road
Mountain Gem
Lewiston, Idaho
Celilo
Umatilla
O R N Co Sells Norris Rowe Show Tickets
The O R N Co will sell round trip tickets from Athena to Pendleton for the Norris Rowe show on June 7 at one and one third fare, totaling 75 venta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris & Rowe
Pendleton
Athena
Mills Close Down At Pendleton Woolen Mills
Pendleton Woolen Mills will close tomorrow afternoon for an indefinite period. Manager Ferguson says the halt is due to high wool prices and uncertain demand, with no plan to take on new business while stock risks and future markets are unclear. J M Spence, their Northwest correspondent, returns home and no new orders will be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Ferguson
Garle-wolg Doer Fergusrson
Naval
J. M. Spence
Decoration Day Observed in Athena With Memorial Address
Decoration Day was observed in Athena with stores closing in the afternoon and a large turnout for ceremonies at the Christian church. Prof. G Marqnia delivered the memorial address. The notice ends with an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to aid digestion and blood, from Pioneer drug store.
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The
Christian Church
G Marqnia
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Pioneer Drag Store
Williams case ends with no rehearing in double murder
The Supreme court denied rehearing in the Norman Williams case, leaving the condemned man in The Dalles jail with little hope for mercy. He was convicted of murdering Alma Nesbitt and her mother in Wasco County. bodies were never found yet evidence was strong enough to prove death. Williams is said to have secretly married Miss Nesbitt before the crime as detectives search for further clues.
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Supreme Court
Oace
Norman Williams
Dalles
Williams
Alma Nesbitt
Wasco County
Miss Nesbitt
West
Weston Brickyarders Nosed Out 8 7 by Pendleton in Close Tilt
Weston led early by four runs but Pendleton rallied to edge the locals 8 to 7. Pendleton pitcher Small kept the lead with strong work, while Lienallen impressed behind the plate. La Brasche and Knapp’s successors faced late misplays as the Indians failed to close the gap.
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Weston
Tribune
Pendleton
Noeleon
Indiana
la Brasche
Brickmakers
Lienallen
Knapp
Four Russian warships reach Vladivostok after defeat
Reports from Tokyo and aboard detail that only four vessels from Rojestvensky’s fleet reached Vladivostok, namely the cruiser Almas and torpedo boats Gronsy Brarva and Terosiahty, with estimated Russian losses and 4000 prisoners. Vice Admiral Rosentvensky is captured and wounded. Tsarist ministers discuss war policy as Manchurian forces seek victory.
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Berlin
Jane 1
Trainland
Rojestvensky
Vladivostok
Almas
Besrovers Gronsy
Brarva
Terosiahty
Togo
Tokio
Japan
Rosentvensky
Russia
Hickman Third Man in Prairie City Shooting
Ernest Hickman of Oregon City may face a court term after a fatal gunfight in a Prairie City saloon at 2 o'clock in the morning six weeks prior. Marshal W. H. Lucy is involved as a potential defendant. Hickman, known as a deadly shooter, had previously killed two men in a Southern Oregon town. During the night of the incident Lucy and others were drinking when Hickman allegedly opened fire, injuring a deputy.
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Prairie City
Ernest Hickman
Oregon City
W. H. Lucy
Hickman
Luncy
Marahal
Oregon
Lacy
Hickman Mee
Fair Opens Amid Rain Despite Clouding Sky
Portland exposition opened with warm weather despite night rain and clouds later forming. The crowd moved through the grounds as machinery of the Lewin and Clark centennial exposition began, and the great chimes in the 260 foot tower of the government building rang as the event officially commenced.
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Portland
Ty City
Iode
United States
America
Tragedy in Rhea Creek Flood Kills Nunmaker Family
A May 10 water spout on Rhea Creek near Heppner in Morrow County swept away Mia M. Nunmaker and four relatives, including two of her daughters and a niece. Bodies recovered by May 11, lay in Heppner cemetery after swift river flooding damaged the area and riverbank farms.
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Rhea Creek
Heppner
Merrow County
Nonmaker
Cagon Canyon
Hardman Road
Cason Canyon
Porosa Rhea Deck
Nannakorg
Nunmaker
Lexington
School Report and Spring Pupils Honor List
Rawhide District No. 11 reports for the period April 24 to May 26: 20 days taught and 2 pupils enrolled. Roll of honor includes Erna King Beatrice Ryan Florence Gagnon Wad dingham Edna Roms Zora Orabill Hazel Dowd Mattie Caton Clarence Gagnon Raymond Wilks Adonis Wilks Elmer Booher Peter Bughman. Visitors listed and teacher noted. Also notice of stock taken up in Athena Oregon on May 27 1906 with a sale set for June 6 1906 at 2 pm for two animals including a roan horse and a black mare with suckling colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawhide
Erna King
Beatrice Ryan
Florence Gagnon
Waddingham
Edna Roms
Zora Orabill
Hazel Dowd
Mattie Caton
Clarence Gagnon
Raymond Wilks
Adonis Wilks
Elmer Booher
Peter Bughman
Willie Stumpf
Jakin Booher
Elva Crabill
Mamie Ross
George Borgevin
Frank K. Welles
Lillian Downa-Dobson
Athena
Umatilla
Oregon
Dr Kings New Discovery Promised Cure from Molirido’s
A promotional notice touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a rapid relief for coughs colds sore throat and bronchitis claiming pneumonia relief with a guaranteed benefit. It lists Molirido’s drug store as the seller with price details and a free trial bottle offer.
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Manasse
Fee
Bok Ah Ory
Butterick
COX & Mewen
South Side
Main Street
Mr. Wallace
Norris & Rowe Show
C. A. Barrett & Comp’y
Deering Machinery
Dell Brothers
South Side Main Street
Norman Willams
Almaz
Anchorage
Alexieff
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Voelkersam
Togo Tella
Ata ‘Ogo
Sabo
Naval Hospital
Enquist
Beppner Country
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