A Royal Good Time at Weaton Sunday School Picnic
Rain delayed the event but Tuesday afternoon’s picnic drew large attendance. Athens beat Weston 15 to 12 in a lively ball game. The day featured races and a dinner at 7:30 with a banner reading Oregon for Christ awarded to the visiting Sunday School.
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Waas
Athena
United Brethren Sunday School of
Weaton
Oregon
Christ
Weston
Atlalla
Adame
Nimery Worthington
Ross Payne
Uhne Payne
Leonard King
River Island Dispute Over Ownership in Umatilla County
John D. Switzler claims Dave Beavert Island in the Columbia River, contesting F E Bernhart and Frank Bernhart who resist a restraining order. Switzler sought a show cause order, to eject trespassers from his dwelling and bar harvesting his alfalfa. Federal action began, rulings shifted with jurisdiction questioned. While injunction stood, Bernharts occupied the island, moved into a ranch house, and harvested Switzler’s crop. Counsel now pursues further action.
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Dave Beavert
Umatilla County
Columbia River
John D. Switzler
B. Wolverton
United States Court
F. E. Bernhart
Frank Bernhart
Switzler
United States Circuit Court
Barnharts
Switler
Printer's error cited in appellate reversal and public picnic
Judge Gilbert of the appellate court reversed a circuit court decision without hearing the complainant. Judge Wolverton sets July 5 for arguments on the order to show cause. Salem hosts a Willamette Valley picnic as hundreds of parsons gather for annual reunion with music by the Chumawa band and speeches. L Pinkerton completes sixth deputy assessor tour across Athena Weston Muan precincts noting risk free service and local property knowledge.
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Bis
Gilbert
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Wolverton
Salem
State of Laws
Willamette Valley
Fair Grounds
F. A. Moore
Oregon Supreme Court
Iowa Association
L. Pinkerton
Athena
Weston
Muanthin
Pinkerton
Death of well known Walla Walla railroad conductor Menzies
Gordon Menzies 49 a long time O R B N conductor died at his home in Walla Walla after a two week illness from rheumatism of the heart. He had been a passenger train conductor between Walla Walla and Pendleton. He had just left hospital and collapsed after drinking water. Survived by a 2 year old daughter. His death follows the recent loss of his wife.
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Gordon Menzies
Walla Walla
Menzies
Needle threaded on galloping horses a wild show
A dramatic account chronicles horsemanship feats by Cossacks Indians cowboys and irregular cavalry. A rider threading a cambric needle while a full gallop far exceeds prior stunts and is demonstrated before a French officer visitor at the coast. The tale blends rider skill with crowd spectacle and newspaper quips.
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Far West
Tif
St. Louis Republic
Pacific Power and Light Formed to Expand Western Grid
Announcement of Pacific Power & Light signals formation of a major northwest public utility with a capital of 7.5 million dollars. The venture aims to develop power across the Columbia, Yakima, and Walla Walla valleys with a large transmission and distribution network. Offices planned in Portland and several northwest cities, affiliating with General Electric and Electric Bond and Shares.
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Pacific Power & Light Company
Northwest
Plana
Pacific Sucthweat
Colombia
Yakima
Walla Walla Valleya
Gaa
Cleo
Portland
Walla Walla
Astoria
Pendleton
Lewiston
North Yakima
Loonyside
Matton Kennewick
Paseo
Pacific Northwest
Northwest States
Advantages At North Beach Busy Summer Outlook
Long Beach Washington reports fine weather drawing large summer crowds to the Ocean shore. Development speeds along the North Beach with the Automobile Boulevard and new beach houses under construction while talks with Portland financiers target a mountain water system. A Maxwell car fire near Cresswell Farm leaves only a charred chassis. Dr D O McNabb’s ambulance effort ends in a mystery blaze. Henry Miller escapes serious injury at the Preston Parton mill after a near miss with a torn hand. Sam Small lectures draw a good audience at the Methodist church Tuesday evening.
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Long Beach
Wash
Transioata
North Beach
Portland Capitalista
D. O. McNabb
Maxwell Rouabonut
Est
Oregonian
Bundoy
Cresswell Farm
Lergo
Henry Miller
Preston-Parton
Sharp
Sam Small lecture delayed as audience enjoys talks
The gathering awaited Sam Smalla lecture titled His Majesty the Devil. The late arriving speaker spoke masterfully, eliciting hearty laughs from the audience after a night of talks by Rove Mel drum and Hammond and choral music. Meanwhile Frank Wall of Pendleton and Athena was committed to the state asylum for the insane following a long standing grievance with a man in Pendleton. The man sought to kill the offender, but the report notes only his intent and age 38, with past employment near Pendinton, East Oregovian.
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Sam Small
Rove
Meldrum
Hammond
Sey
Small Gan
Frank Wall
Pendleton
Athena
Atate Asylum
A. Abbott
Tho
Jake Kinnery
Pendinton
East
Oregovian
Household goods held under attachment after resignation notice
The household goods of B. H. G. Case have been held under attachment in a car on the O R N aide track in this city since last Saturday. Attorney Walia filed the attachment for two claims totaling 108156 dollars. The suit includes 100 for legal services and 815 for electric light service by Preston-Parton Milling Company. Case left the city after resigning as principal of Athena school and did not settle with his attorney.
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BH. G. Case
Walia
Cane
Athena
Case
Watts
Preston-Parton Milling Company
Case Ban
Faults of Golfers Then and Now
The article stresses cures for golfer faults by study of experts. It argues quick swings, losing eye contact, and keeping elbows close cause faults, and urges watching first class players to imitate their rhythm and technique. It notes beginners learn best by observation over formal lessons.
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St Andrews
Made Social Outcast in Court Circles England
In court circles in England it is a serious matter to incur royal displeasure. The offender is ostracized by high society and must resign from clubs and positions. If in the army or navy, resignation is required, effectively ending his social and professional life.
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England
Loudon M. A. P
His Own Hands in New York Studio Tea Talk
A fashionable painter, famed for prolife output, debates a recent scan dal in the picture trade at a studio tea in New York. An etcher asks if he paints all his own works, and the painter insists he does so with his own hands. He even muses about starting an art factory.
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New York
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Hha
Dell Brothers
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RFRA
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Revella- Lisuallen
Rex Payne
Rosa Payne
Joseph Payne
Dave Beavert Island
Conductor Menzies
New York Herald
Konems City
H New Company
Sam
Methodiat Church
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