McCabe Family Welcomes Daughter and Local News From Weston
A daughter was born Moodayeinink Jane 13 to Mr and Mrs T F McCabe at their mountain home near Weston. Residents, trips to Wallowa Lake for pleasure. A brickyard record: 60,000 bricks tumbled for Pendleton equipment. Several locals attend Pendleton summer school with Miss Nelson as primary instructor. Wheat sample from Ginn farm near Walla Walla shows 300 acre field promising huge crop. George Martin preachest maiden sermon at Congregational church, well received. Miss Minnie Greer to Lebanon to visit Mrs Jacob Rees recovering from an accident. six weeks away. John Vanslyke’s orange orchard thriving, one tree heavily cropped. Bohcol district to build school house 22532 feet long on R F Johnson’s Fairview Farm. Lalu Ray teaches district 96 with 60 pupils. Weston folk urged to court at Pendleton address sidewalks and lighting to ease odors. Fourth of July visitors advised to keep middle of street. Big barn-raising at Sted Potatoon Dry Creek: 90 by 64 feet, top 34 feet, two days, 70 then 45 workers. Neighbors feasted. J W Young’s Pennsylvania terbin wheel set in place. water soon on, ditch nearly done. Potential electric lighting system for Weston discussed to be cheap and efficient.
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Moodayeinink
Jane
T. PF. McCabe
Weston
Frank Greer
Jamoa King
Ross King
Samuel Turner
Tacoma
Wasl
Independence
Mine Era Wood
Mabel Nelon
Pendleton
Misa Nelson
R. Ginn
Ginn
Walla Walla
George Martin
Bonday
Minnie Greer
Lebanon
Oregon
Jacob Rees
John Vanslyke
Bohcol
Honge
Eine
R. F. Johnson
Fairview
Hida
Elewhera
Mies Lalu Ray
Sted Potatoon Dry Creek
J. W. Young
Pennsylvania
Mr. Young
Westop
Portland Exposition Opens September in Portland
The Portland Exposition to run from September 22 to October 22 promises the best and most successful show yet. It is run by non profit committee to showcase Pacific Northwest resources to locals and Eastern visitors. Prizes include cups medals and diplomas for grain grass fruit vegetables and more. Space is free and no exhibitor costs. Interested parties may contact the Oregon Industrial Exposition secretary in Portland for inquiries.
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Portland
Pacific Northwest
Midat
Oregon
Unsure Stranger Dies After Visit Near Freewater
A man found dangerously ill at the home of Charles F. Saunder near Freewater died before medical help could arrive. He remained unidentified beyond an old road tax certificate. The death certificate bears the date April 6, 1998.
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Thomas
Charles F. Saunder
Freewater
Isaac
Roadmaster's Signed Document Referenced in Odd Transcript
A fragmentary note describes a man called aeil roadmaster and a Polish name, with phrases such as De Thomas pronouncing bie allawat ciataco. It mentions a Swedish bible, a small core salt, two pipes, smoking tobacco, a bored handkerchief, and $1856 in money attributed to Milton Exgie.
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Himaeil
Thomas
Milton Exgie
Robbed the Corner at Booker Brothers Saloon
A break in at Booker Brothers saloon used an ax to enter the back door and steal a new slot machine a half gallon of whisky and a box of cigars. The device was moved to the O R N track near the mill where the coin box was pried open and $10 to $15 taken. No suspects named but locals suspect bobos.
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Booker Brother
Bobos
Good Time at Bingham Springs July Celebration
A three day July festival at Bingham Springs Oregon features dancing from 10 am to noon 2 to 4 pm and 8 pm to late each day with Kirkman’s orchestra. Admission is one dollar per couple or fifty cents per person with children free. Gate entry is free and details available from Mus 4 E Wixcoun proprietress. Local notes mention Jinka Taylor’s potato crop and farm life updates including hay cutting and weather impacts.
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Bingham Springs
Kirkman
Anita
Mus
Wixcoun
Proprietrees
Oregon
Election returns and county vote tallies in June 1896
The state totals show the vote near that of the June 1896 supreme judge election at 85 200, with expectations it will exceed by about 10 000 less than the 1894 presidential total of 95 518. Governor returns from two counties stand at 82 176, with full statewide figures awaiting a further week due to telegraph and telephone delays. Also notes the Sheriffs-elect Blakeley staffing and deputies, and a generic mention of Dr King’s New Discovery promotions.
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Supreme Judge
Deputies and county offices to be reformed in Umatilla county
The article notes the incoming administration will place trusted deputies to oversee the sheriff’s office of Umatilla county, promising thorough and competent management. It mentions a deputy already engaged in livery business and anticipates competent local leadership, with other brief items about public notices, veterinary services, and various local happenings.
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Ood
Ethers
Uimaills County
Johnson Does Not Remember At tempting to Commit death by own action
George Jokinen, a Vin cent neighborhood resident near Milton, attempted to kill himself days ago by ingesting cedar. He has fully recovered and denies any intention of self harm. He recalls awakening Sunday morn in a distressed state and notes a sore tongue from teeth marks during the episode. He is about 60, a father with a large family, longtime Vin cent resident with a good reputation.
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George Jokinen
Vincent
Milton
Johnson
Flo
Milton Eagle
Real Estate Listings North of Athena with Varied Acreage
A collection of rural properties for sale including 480 acres near Athena with 320 wheat land and 160 pasture plus improvements. 160 acres wheat land six and a half miles north of Athena. 1120 acres with cultivation and pasture at $12,000. 240 acres on Pine Creek with irrigation potential and 600 bearing fruit trees. 180 acres timber land. 400 acres pasture land near railway. 1 house with seven rooms near Athena. 320 acres with 130 acres cultivated. 80 acre fruit farm between Walla Walla and Milton with extensive fruit and alfalfa. five room house on Jefferson Street Athena. two lots on Washington Street Athena. Weston Mountain summer property. Details include prices from $900 to $12,000 and locations Arnexa Arnexa.
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Athena
Pine Creek
Walla Walla
Milton
Jefferson Street
Washington Street
Weston Mountain
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Portland Exposition
Bingham Split
Jinka Taylor
Jinks
Mrs. Whiteman
Waileburg
Mr. Dudley
Tony
J.N. B
Allajfa
Mia Faonie Scott
Union School
Jon Scott
Fry
G. C. Osburn
Stig
Blakeley
T.D. Taylor
City
O. PB. Davis
Haring
Gilliam County
John Eodicott
Penileton
Pioneer Drug Store
W. W. Jacobs
Alaska
J. H. Hiteman
Tillamook
Mr. Jacobs
H. H. Muecke
Palace
Brand A. W
Brand N
M. Canven
Marshal
Elmer E. Watts
Watts
Bucklen
G. G. Osburn
John Toy
Baker County
Chicken Creek
Weatherby
Toy
Palace Drug Store
McBride
Prop
Tha Or, & N
Umatilla County
Washington
Cayuse
Winona
Teleoaget
Acker
Conta
Soconte
McBrida
Bryars T. Potter
Baker City
P. Jones
Milenharg
DeWitt
War
Mc-Bride
Weaton
Prof
Mitchell
Albany
Narval Bradley
E. Parker
Haron
Wis
Dewwitt
DeWit
Palgco
Wan. McBride
Hood
John P. Wager
Pendheton
Wager
Palace Drag Store
Wm. McBride
J. W. Smith
Arnexa, Ouvcox
Ming
Howl
Samporilla
Tam
Jwalth
Balls
Maine
ST ST OA
THE
Athena Hotel
Hardin
Miitn
Main Street
Pinketros & Froomn
Pro
Joseph Elys
Pendleton, Oregon
Chapman
Chapman & Nelson, Athena
Miller
Main
N. A. Miller
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. W. Froome & Son Proprietors
ST. Nichols
Tip
Pure Drugs & Medicines
Harding
Honest John Truss
Andrew
J M. Boyd
Warb
Feeler's Billiard Hall
Brat
Cell
Hiaptock
Ak m
Shug
Sellen
Athens
Gregon
Mina
Jace
Ureyoo
Helfrich Athena
Uregenr
Maloney & Stamper
Beale
Amiell
Ren
Rly Mrothens
Hd Warren Hteadt
New Yorks
New York
Chemiat
T. A. Slovam
Rose
Thousanda Perros
Don Tris
Bolence
Eig
Eurosan Taborstorien
Benes M.D
Pine
Ceu
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