Bit of Bannock War History Told
The Morning Oregonian publishes a Bannock war history told by Harney county pioneer Darius H. Smyth. He recalls killing Little Buffalo Horn and later Egan, detailing siege events, ranch losses, and troop actions with Colonel Bernard and General Howard. He notes Umatilla involvement, Birch Creek battles, and the long aftermath along Silver Creek and Happy Valley.
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Morning
Oregonian
Darius H. Smith
Harney County
Little Buffalo Horn
Egan
Darius H. Smyth
Diamond
Steens Mountains
al Smith
Penelope
Portland
Imperial
Harney
Burns
Silver Creek
Riley Post Office
Buffalo Horn
Little Buffalo Hore
Bernard
Pete French
O. C. Howard
Howard
John Day Country
Birch Creek
Happy Valley
Roby
Boise
Weedy 240 Acre Wheat Field To Be Plowed Under
A 240 acre wheat field on the Bade place in Dry Creek, farmed by Cave Still, was found to be too weedy to yield a crop and will be plowed under for a fall replant. It is reported as the only wholly weedy crop casualty in this county region.
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Bade
Dry Creek
Cave Still
National Park Plan Discussed in Wallowa Meeting
Three directors of the national association and 20 Walla Walla businessmen conferred Monday at the Marcus Whitman hotel on organizing a national park in the Wallowa mountains, outlining aims and local involvement.
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Wallowa Mountains
The
National Association
Walla Walla
Marcus Whitman
Weston Picnic Committees Thank Matt Johnson for Lumber Support
Weston picnic committees express gratitude to Matt Johnson of Athena Tum a Lum Lumber Co for loaning ample lumber at no charge to construct pavilion seats. His assistance recognizes community effort and local business support.
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Weston
Matt Johnson
Athena Tum-a-Lum Lumber Company
Johnson
Retiring Walla Walla Lawyer Thomas Gose Passes 40-Year Practice
After four decades practicing law in Walla Walla Thomas Phelps Gose Jr will close his office and retire at month end due to failing health.
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Walla Walla
Thomas Phelps Gose, Jr
Gose
Sheep Moved to Umatilla Reserve After Rain
About 64 000 sheep were moved to the Umatilla forest reserve this week. Officials say the mountain pasture is better than usual due to recent heavy rainfall.
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Umatilla
Annual School Meeting Notice for Union High District
Legal voters of Union High School District No. 7 in Umatilla County Oregon are notified that the annual school meeting will be held at the School House from 2 PM to 7 PM on the fourth Monday of June. The notice calls for attendance and participation in district matters.
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Union High School District No
Umatilla County
State of
Oregon
Meeting Notice for Directors Election and Business
On June 24 1929 a meeting is called to elect one director and conduct standard business. Dated June 10 1929. Wood, Chairman. Attest J F Kershaw, District Clerk.
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Wood
Insurance for grain and home coverage offered by B B Richards
When you have a loss you need an insurance man not an agent. We write a grain policy covering grain in mills warehouses platforms any place on premises or any county in the state or adjoining state up to December 31st without endorsement or rate increase. Owners landlords and tenants coverage available. Also cross dog or help coverage for home at 7.50 with prompt service and risk expertise.
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B. B. Richards
Annual school meeting notice and election details
Notice to legal voters of School District No 29 Umatilla County Oregon. Meeting to elect one Director for three years and one Clerk for one year plus ordinary business. Meeting at the school house on June 17 1929 at 2 o clock PM. Dated June 1 1929 B B Richards Chairman. Also executor notices for the Keller and Tomkins estates. Florence N Keller named executrix and final account hearing set June 22 1929 with objections to be filed at Pendleton Oregon.
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Umatilla County
Oregon
School House
B. B. Richards
State of
Umatilla
Mary Ape Ins
Arthur Rock
John Tomkins
Mary Tom
Pendleton
Notice to Creditors in Two Oregon Estates 1929
Dated May 17 1929 executrix Cally Sanders of Athena Oregon invites all claimants against the David H Sanders estate to present verified claims within six months to her or to Watta and Prestleye. Also J W Maloney administrator of Amelia Dougherty estate Pendleton Oregon directs creditors to present claims within six months to administrator at Inland Empire Bank Pendleton or attorneys Peterson and Lewis.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
John A. Keller
Florence N. Keller
Peterson and Lewis
Stangier
Pendleton
David H. Sanders
Athena
Watta & Prestleye
Cally Sanders
Amelia Dougherty
J. W.oney
Inland
Ire Bank of
Pendletonton
Peterson & Lewis
J. W. Maloney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman Hoffman
B. B Richards
Acetylene
C. M. Jones
Prop
Attorneys At
Stangler Building
Pioneer
Ross-Tucker
Weston Leader
Mildred Ross
Dale Tucker
Seattle
Spokane
Hex
Schilling Coffee
Schilling
Europe
Athena Department Store
Steve’s Grocery
J. F. Kershaw
Ae Peterson and Lewis
Executrix
Arthur R. Coppock
John Tompkins
Deccas
Watts & Prestleye
Oger Attorneys
Continental Oil Company
Bryce Baker
Grian
Sperry
Lee Wilson
Egr
Samoa
A. W. Logsdon
Main
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