Federation of improvement clubs aims to upgrade roads
A United effort of Athoun and Seattle area clubs seeks macadamized roads under government supervision. Washington moves toward better roads with federations in Seattle Rainier Valley and surrounding districts. The network, started in 1900 by Joseph Shippen, plans a road system costing about 200000 with clubs guiding local paving and ordinances.
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Athoun
Washington
Seattle
Rainier Valley
Joseph Shippen
Renton Hill
Miraculous Escape in Umatilla Flood Tale from 1882
In a reminiscence recounted by Marion O Harra, Dallas O Katra and a Mr Wilber barely escaped a December 1882 flood on Meacham Creek. Their cabin moved by floodwaters and a drifting tree kept them afloat until daylight. The tale, told to pioneer Pap Grasty, highlights the peril and near-miraculous survival during the great flood.
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Lana
Wood
Umatilla County
Pap Grasty
Em. Ridenour
Umatilla
Dallas O'Katra
Mr. Wilber
Meacham Creek
Payeres
Sania
Dallas
Grasty
Marion O'Harra
Weaton
Mutual Phone Plan Prompts Pendleton Farmers Meeting
Pendleton farmers formed a group to unite all local lines with long distance service. They seek toll free access from Walla Walla to Heppner, contemplate a Portland link, and consider consolidating lines across several counties. A next meeting is planned as talks continue with Pacific States officials and Mr. Bingham.
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Pendleton
Bies
Washington
Walla Walla Valley
Athena
Adama
Walla Walla
Helix
Toho
Ukiah
Alba
Pilot Rock
Hoppner
Heppner
Allah
Portland
Pacific States Company
Monager Burford
On the Diamond Yellow Kids Baseball Practice Marred by Rain
Athena's Yellow Kid ball team began their season with a Sunday workout delayed by rain. Manager Cartano discussed prospects Lefty Smith and Rosas Maloney as trial players. Nordeau brothers and Laurence Lieuallen showed potential, with Iko Butler solid in center. Little Frank Swag debuted at shortstop showing promise.
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Athena
J. Plavins
Cartano
Smith
Rosas Maloney
Frank Swag
Hort
Embezzlement Indictment Ties Clergy to Bank Collapse
Rev Louis Kelly Baptist minister and associate of ex bank partner Rev George Simmons are indicted for embezzlement connected to the People's Savings Bank of Peoria. Indictment alleges Kelly took deplored funds before Simmons death by self inflicted action as bank faced insolvency with notes on Kelly and Simmons totaling 125000. Heavy rainfall dominates local reports with floods and waterspouts damaging grain and railroad tracks near Athens and Wildhorse Creek. A scientific wonder claim promotes Backlen's Arnica Salve for cuts wounds and skin conditions at Palace drug store.
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Louis Kelly
George Simmons
People’s Savings Bank of Peoria
Kelly
Simmons
Simmona
Athens
Ewang
Adams
Backlen
Mulford
Kaabandry
Waynesboro
Palace Drug Store
Ceca
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Manasse
Monslin
Washgoods
Butterick
Kirk
Ligrow
I. M, Kemp
Ace
H.C. Adams
T. J. Kirk
LE Grow
D. H. Preston
P. BE. Culbern
A. Mi. Gillis
Gillis Lumber Yard
Gotton
George Marquis
Boosters
Athyon
Trilby
Willard
Reardon
Wash
Martin Everhart
East Oregonian
Treatie
Mra. Everbart
Everbart
Everhart
J. C. Wright
Wright
Marion van Orndale
Henderson
D. Truvt
Merion
Jack
John Sticker
John Richie
Grant Earhart
John Backman
Willamette Valley
Wilson
Winter & Collier
Ever
I Hart
Wyfe
J. D. Graham
Plewannt Atroct
First Street
Barnes
Els
Mr. Oake
United States
Star Chamber
Htuastora
Legislatares
Senate
Walla Walla and
Dell Brothers
Oregon
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