Athena Club 15 Organized for Blue Mountain League Fight
Athena organizes a baseball club with B. B. Richards as president M. L. Watts secretary Ernest Zorba treasurer and W. P. Littlejohn manager Renamed Littlejohns Millers the team vows a strong season backed by local business leaders A $50 donation from Manger Watts boosts treasury New talent from Milton Wento and Walla Walla sparks hope Clark Nelson to run night school for players and Kobo gym workouts energize the squad Syrian Najjar fined $100 in Baker trial over Express Company suit case dispute Homer L Watt a Najjar attorney attended the case in Athena and charged with counter allegations.
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Ti J
B. B. Richards
Apeady
Athens
B. B. Richarda
M. L. Watts
Ernest Zorba
Traurer
W. P. Littlejohn
Athepa
Billy
Littlejohn's Millers
Watta
Prenton-Parton Milling Company
Milton
Wento
Iowa
Walla Walla
Najjar
Express Company
Smith
Baker
Atation
Witnenice
Homer L Watta
May Festival Nears After Local Support Grows
After a week of canvassing Milton and Freewater, Prof. W. A. Bacon reports strong community and business backing for the May festival. The Eagle notes the event is now assured and will likely be held the first week of May. Rate Case Is Up. Baker City's demand for greater consideration from the Oregon Washington Railroad is mentioned.
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Milton
Freewater
W. A. Bacon
Saya the Eagle
Baker City
Oregon and Washington
É& Nav
Mountain Apples Inspire Growth Talks in Weston Area
An article notes an investigation by the railroad commission into distributive and special commodity rates, likening it to Medford’s inquiry. It highlights apple shipments of Rome Beauty variety from Read and Hawley Mountain to Pendleton for display, praising mountain soil and suggesting land values could reach 500 to 1000 dollars per acre with proper orchards.
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Igation Company
Railroad Commission
Medford
Favoritte
Portland
Spokane
Seattle
Rome
Read
Hawley Mountain
H. R. Holman
Pendleton
FP. G. Leas
Weston Mountain
W. Larder
Jarman'a
Weston Leader
County Road Matters Up
The East Oregonian discusses possible permanent highway between Athena and Pendleton despite vetoed good roads laws. County Judge Maloney hints at building with current funds though no action has started. Farmers along the route and others discuss the road project policy to abandon multiple supervisors for county oversight.
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Athena
Pendleton
Saya
East Oregonian
Maloney
Monthly School Report from Union District No. 52
The report covers January to February 1894 showing 19 teaching days and 10 pupils enrolled. Roll of honor lists Clay Jackasz Ralph Richmond Benny Toloud Ellis Hopper Elsie Walker Ouelln Jackson QOaralyn Koepke and Margaret Walker with visitors including J W Keon Roth Jackson B F Koepke Mrs E H Richmond BF J Jaskeoo Lowell Richmond and Mary Richmond. Lilian Downs-Dobson Tonchor.
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Papile
Clay Jackasz
Ralph Richmond
Benny Toloud
Ellis Hopper
Elsie Walker
Ouelln Jackson
Qoaralyn Koepke
Margaret Walker
J. W. Keon
Roth Jackson
FP. Koepke
Lodging House Burns at Pendleton
The Love lodging house at Pendleton burned to the ground Monday forenoon. Firefighters faced water shortages and a frozen bell delaying response. Estimated damage runs to $7,000. Also noted is the passing of pioneer Martin Combe, over 80, a long-time Huron Bay hay grower who lived as a recluse and never married.
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Love
Pendleton
Martin Combe
Huron Bay District
Combs
Milton Bugle
Weather and land deed update from East Oregonian
Crop conditions described as satisfactory with freeze protection and impending thaw. A deed transferring 240 acres of farm land near Athens from Desire St Dennis to E A Dudley was filed Monday in the recorder's office, with sale handled by administrator B B Righarris for $17,000.
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St. Dennis
Athens
State of Desire St. Dennis
E. A. Dudley
Recorder's Office
B. B. Rigbaris
East Oregonian
Changes in Oregon Teacher Certification Laws Announced
The state updates teacher certification rules making certificates state issued for use in any county after county registration. Old certificates remain valid, with June exams to replace multiple prior sittings. New cuts outline passing marks across varied five and one year certificates, including required teaching experience and specific subject thresholds.
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Oregon
Nny More
Lawa
United States
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Text-Book Commission
Seed Wheat Shortage Strikes Inland Empire Farmers
Dayton growers report seed wheat nearly exhausted as buyers claim almost all available grain is sold. Less than 10,000 bushels remain in Columbia County while 100,000 bushels are needed for spring planting. Buyers say export demand and millers have already absorbed supplies, with shipments to European markets anticipated in July.
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Dayton Brug
Toland
Dayton
Inland Empire
Aoll
Washington
Oregon
Columbia County
Brat Tims
Cupid Surrenders at Walla Walla Guards Against License
Dan Williams of Pendleton and his bride elect were halted in Walla Walla when the auditor refused a marriage license citing parental consent. A police arrest followed as a crowd gathered at the station. The case is under investigation. if consent is authentic the wedding proceeds, otherwise back to Pendleton. The crowd claims the bride is 14.
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Cupid
Walla Walla
Hymen
Dan
Willams
Pendiston
Pendleton
Marriage License Returns in Umatilla County
County Clerk Frank Saling reports plans to enforce timely marriage license returns in Umatilla. Officials will track licenses issued and ensure returns are filed within 80 days to prevent fraudulent marriages, with fines up to 100 dollars and possible imprisonment for delays. Only one case, involving William H Potts and Pearl E Caldwell, lacks a known return and is under investigation.
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Frank Saling
Umatilla
Lawn
Oregon
Jn Lade
William H. Potts
Pearl E. Caldwell
Ametilla County
Death of Mrs Mary King Pioneer of this vicinity
Mrs. Mary J B King a well known pioneer died at her daughter Mrs D A Pinkerton’s home in Milton after several weeks illness. The funeral was from the Christian church in Milton with Rev. Rexroad officiating. She was born March 9 1836 in Indiana and died February 24 1911 aged 74 years 11 months and 16 days. Her husband David King died December 24 1887 and is buried in Athena. A son J B King and daughter Luella M Pinkerton mourn her loss.
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Mary JB. King
D. A. Pinkerton
Milton
Athena
Christian Church
Rexroad
Methodist Church
South
Mary Ellen McGrew
Washington County
Indiana
Sbe
Knox County
Illinoia
David BR
King
Bates County
Dunforvin
Willamette Valley
Mnce
Luella M. Pinkerton
Fitzgerald in Spokane Promotes Big Road Plan
Promoter Fitzgerald, famed for earlier rollway proposals in Pendleton and other Umatilla county towns, resurfaced in Spokane with a new venture. He is pushing a corporation to build a road from Spokane to Fivestile and Mill Prairie, a project valued around 100000.
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Fitzgerald
Spokane
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Fivestile
Mill Prairie
Congressman Kills Sees Fed Building Budget Boost
Congressman Kills won an increase of 36000 dollars in the appropriation for the federal building project at Peodipton. The completed facility will bolster federal government operations and transportation efforts in the area.
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Congressman Kills
Peodipton
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