Walla Walla Merchant John Davis Dies at Home
John Davis president of the Davis Kaser company and a long time pioneer in southeastern Washington died at his home nine miles southeast of Walla Walla after several weeks of heart trouble. He owned a prominent farm in Walla Walla county, lived with his family for years, and his passing shocks local friends. The notice ends with an unrelated home store advertisement urging bargains at Manasse's Up to Date store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Davis-Kaser Company
Washington
Walla Walla
Davis
Walla Walla County
Northwest
Water in Cemetery Supply From the City Mains
Athena and Adams residents with relatives buried in Athena cemetery seek city mains water for irrigation. They envision grass flowers and shrubs making the grounds beautiful and fertile. Costs would be met by popular subscriptions with monthly rentals via lot assessments, possibly forming an association to manage funds.
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Athena
Adams
Adama
Tragic Bed Fire Kills 6 Year Old Edison Lightle
In Walla Walla a fatal fire gutted the Lightle home Monday night killing Edison Lightle age six while his brother Edwin, eleven, escaped. Coroner and fire chief concluded Edison died in bed. investigation traced flames to the boys room after matches were used in darkness. Father attempted to rescue Edison amid extreme heat and smoke as the house burned. Mrs. Hornaday of Moro attended a local Christ church convention.
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Edison Lightle
MacMartin
Motz
Fre
Lightle
James R. Lightle
Walla Walla Union
Edison
Edwin
Thia Ted
Mr. Lyghtle
Body Search for Charley Atcheson Continues Near Starbuck
A posse of about 50 farmers searches the Takanon River near Starbuck for five year old Charley Atcheson who fell from a footlog last week. The river runs deep and treacherous here. his body has not yet been found, and a thorough dragging is planned.
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Starbuck
Little Charley Atcheson
Mr. J. Atcheson
Takanon
Mr. Atcheson
Atcheson
Mr. Atehegon
Reward offered for horses in Oregon notice
Reward offered. One brown horse about 950 pounds with a square cross brand and a sorrel two year old branded KD connected on the left stifle. Information leading to recovery is sought for David Bonifer of Athena Oregon. The Helix area recent rain note and wheat crop context are incidental.
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David Bonifer
Athena Oregon
District Christian Convention Aims Evangelizing Field Work
In Wasco and related counties Oregon and Washington a district convention of Christian churches met to discuss thorough evangelization of the field. Evangelist Victor Dorris preached strong sermons, with Rev Morton Gregory and Prof Shaffer aiding. Mrs L M Hornaday spoke on missions, and reports from local churches were encouraging as plans for Bible school and fellowship were emphasized.
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Christian Churches
Victor Dorris
Pendleton
Dorris
Morton Gregory
Shaffer
Walla Walla
Hilton
Milton
Christian Woman's Board of Missiona
L. M. Hornaday
Moro
Audi| Sce
Oregon
Washington
Jahurah
Gopvention
Wasco
Shortman
Gilliam
Morrow
Umatilla
Union
Wallowa
Baker
Grant
Wheeler and Crook
BUT LITTLE WHEAT IN EUROPE SHORTAGE DRIVES HIGH PRICES
European wheat outlook centers on supply and demand with foreign buying and reduced stocks. Germany has bought Australian and Argentine cargoes for weeks, raising expectations of higher imports. Delayed harvests in Germany Romania Hungary and along the Danube cut storage, while Bulgarian reports show steeper shortages. Milled goods keep lean stocks as mills expect prices to rise across Europe. Convict boy for truancy. The first truancy conviction in Walla Walla, Robert Brossfeld, received a light sentence from Judge Huffman after testimony by local officials. He had missed most of the school year. his father promised improved schooling.
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Germany
Russia
Roumania
Hungary
Danube
Plaee
Europe
France
Walla Walla
Robert Brossfeld
Huffman
Trusnt
Hiller
Jones
John Woods
Bruss
Withcar
Robert
Sobout
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manasse’s
Henry
A. Barrett & CO
Dell Brothers
Tukanon
Great West
Baker City
Democrat
Eagle Valley
Garden of Eden
Steen
F. B. Steen
Hudson Bay
Cavalry
J. K. Johnson
Washington & Columbia River
Johnson
Fourteenth Cavalry
Spokane
Freewater Strawberries
Freewater
Shields Company
Helix
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