De Autremont trial reform urged after juror death
The Portland Telegram laments the premature end of the De Autremont trial due to a juror's death. It urges adding a thirteenth juror to prevent mistrials and cut costs. Also lauds Judge Phelps as a fair, upright figure lost to the state and honors Athena High School's largest graduation class to date.
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Portland Telegram
de Autremont
Phelps
Umatilla
Pendleton
Commonwealth
Athena High School
Oregon to gain railroad facilities strengthening its links
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged Northern roads to push ahead with expansion of rail transport, signaling that Central Oregon may develop its own facilities. This would allow travel without looping through California, giving the region more direct access and independence in transportation.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
Central Oregon
California
The
Northern Pacific
Northwest
Various Northern Notes Touch On War Strategy Prunes Wales and Local Lore
Admiral Sims argues for using battleships sparingly and prioritizing submarines and aircraft in future war. The page notes Italy’s fork origins, Canada’s Prince of Wales visit preparations, and light local tidbits about Nermiston sand, prune shipments, and a Medford prospector on Squaw Creek ledge one mile long.
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Admiral Sims
Mississippi River
Mitchell
Medford
Wu Cionabar Ledge
Squaw Creek
Rumor Sparks Ford Gear Talk Across Town
A street urchin on a cold morning recalls rumors that Ford cars will be equipped with gears, stirring local chatter about new automotive features and potential costs.
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Ford
Twain Quote on Ford Sparks Lively Street Banter
Onlookers watched as the owner pulled a blanket over a radiator at the curb. He exclaimed a Ford is obvious to passersby. The remark echoes Mark Twain’s witty line about a mine and a liar.
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Mark Twain
Notice of Final Hearing for Michael J. Ryan Estate
Margaret Ryan as administratrix of Michael J. Ryan deceased has filed a final account with the Umatilla County Court. The judge fixed Wednesday June 8, 1927 at 10 A.M. in Pendleton Oregon for objections and settlement of the final account. Raley Raley & Warner, Attorneys for Administratrix Pendleton Oregon A29M27.
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Michael J. Ryan
State of
Oregon
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Margaret Ryan
Raley, Raley & Warner
Summons in Equity No. 4318 In Umatilla County Oregon
Plaintiffs M L Watts and Homer I Watts sue William Steen Naomi Steen and numerous Steen heirs in a real property dispute. The court requires all named defendants to appear and answer within six weeks of first publication or risk the relief requested in the complaint. The suit targets rights titles interests and liens on the described real property and names various unknown heirs and related parties.
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Circuit Court of the
State of Oregon
Umatilla County
M. L. Watts
Homer I. Watts
William Steen
Naomi Steen
C. E. Steen
Richard D. Hamilton
R. D. Hamilton
Richard D
Frank B. Steen
Cora Steen
C. W. Steen
Bertha Steen
William H. Steen
Ralph Steen
State of
Oregon
Classified notices for wood ranges and dairy items
Good wood and pine cords offered at 6 and 4 dollars per cord at Jim Brittan place Reservation Mountain. Sale includes a good second hand kitchen range and a Pendleton hinged weeder at J L Harman's blacksmith shop Athena. Milch cow also for sale via H M Saulsberry phone 25F21.
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Jim Brittan Place
Reservation Mountain
New Pendleton Machine Works
J. L. Harman
Athena
H. M. Saulsberry
Plaintiffs seek decree of title to Umatilla County land in Oregon
The petition asks the court to examine and determine adverse claims to real property in Section 36 and Section 31, Township 5 North Range 34 East and 35 East, declaring plaintiffs as fee simple owners and granting appropriate equity relief. The summons, issued May 18 1927, is published from May 20 1927 in the Athena Press.
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Umatilla Oon
Oregon
Umatilla County
Olson
Athena Press
Athena
Orego Watts & Prestbye Meee
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Athens Press
F. B. Boyd
Saeve
Italy
Canada
Prince of Wales
Wales
Nermiston
Eugene
J. Frost
Milton Freewater
Columbia County
Sterling
McFadden’s Pharmacy
Henry Koepke, Jr
Ial
Ore
Northern Pacific Railway
F. Sharp
W. G. Cowan
D. J. McFaul
M. D
Inland Empire Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
Watts & Prestbve
Attorneys-At-Law
Main Street
Twin City Sanitary Cleaners
J. E. Snively
Milton-Freewater
KE. L. Snively
Penn Harris Barber Shop
Charles Russell
Troy Laundry
Dr. Leach
Bond Building
Jensens
Blacksmith
W. R. Harden
Whitehead’s
Chiropractic
Salvation Army
Thyte
Athena Cemetery
Reason
Athena Cemetery Association
E. C. Prestleye
Ike Phillips
Sexton
I Bt
First National Bank OF Athena
National Surety Company of America
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athena Labor
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash
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