Breakes Jail and Gains Liberty in Broad Light of Day
Joe Parr escaped from Stansville county jail after three months’ confinement for horse stealing. He crawled through a 7 by 15 inch window, dropped 12 to 15 feet, and fled east to the reservation with a ready horse. Brother Henry is heavier and could not fit the opening. Ike may have spirited away the getaway horses. Deputies and trackers close in, with Capt. Simpkin on the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Parr
Henry
Te Rand
Stansvile
Thar
Ike
Toole
Liberty
Joe
Stamper
Simpkin
Parr
Farewell Socials Highlight Miss Bessie Davis Departure
Invitations flowed for a farewell in honor of Miss Bessie Davis at Mrs. G. Osburns residence. Davis plans to sail to San Francisco via Portland after visiting E. R. Cox Jr. in Oakland, then return home to South Bend Indiana. Mrs. Callender hosts a card night with N. A. Miller and others. Hollis advertises four foot cord wood at 2.00 per Cord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Davia
Oakland
South Bend
Indiana
Lake France
Died at Pendleton Home of Her Son Mrs. R. A. Carden
Mrs. R. A. Carden died at her son Al Carden’s Pendleton home on Monday May 27 1896 after two years of breast cancer at age 63. She came from Maine in 1878. Survived by mother Mrs. Cosbi Townsend sister Mrs. Aura M. Raley brother S. L. Morse daughter Mrs. Cosbi Henderson and six sons Al Fred Melvin Janes William and Henry. Funeral held at 7 pm Tuesday at the residence with Rev W. H. Potwine. Members of Knights of Pythias Woodmen and Daphne Grove attended for two sons in those orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cansor
Pendleton
R. A. Carden
al. Carden
W. H. Potwine
Carden
Wigcowain
Maine
Cosbi Townsend
Aura M. Raley
Osborn Sells Off and Axle Grease in Athena
Local notes report John Gillis visiting Pendleton, visits by Mr and Mrs Froome, Mrs Nye and daughter in Pendleton, and Athena residents visiting Walla Walla. A May 31 birth in the city, new goods at Hollis, and a range of community events, from sporting challenges to telephone connections with Canyon City, are described alongside a bear hunt, local band plans, and a medical incident involving Lee Hiteman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Froome
Pendleton
Wm. Graham
Weston
Letha
Dora Stamper
Athena
N. A. Miller
C. Wees
Walla Walla
Nye
Se Cs
Local notes from Pendleton and Athena area events
Mrs Flora MclIntyre spent a week in Athena visiting friends while Sheriff Houser seeks $50 reward for Joe Jr. John Gillis joined O R N big crew and left for Meacham. Pendleton bicyclists Joe Ell and Walter Wells race Pendleton to Walls Walls and back for $100, distance about 90 to 95 miles. Hydrant at Froome’s stable fixed after water valve damage. Judge Gilman’s Portland trip shifts Umatilla county politics. Athena Band hired for 4th of July at Bingham Springs. many locals to attend. Willaim Roberts of consumption dies in Hillsboro Ohio May 17 1895. he had lived with Alex McKay in Athena and traveled east last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Athena
C. J. Whitaker
Geo. Whitaker
Umatilla
Bingham Springs
North Athena
Main Street
J. N. Stamper
Wm. Estos
Wyoming
Umatillas
Spelia
Louis Keen
4Th Street
Hencunpany
Louis
Flora MclIntyre
Sheriff Houser
Joe Jr
John Gillis
O. R.&n. Bige
Meacham
Joe Ell
Walter Wells
Pendleton Bicyclista
Walls Walls
Froome
Yeesterday
Gillis
Geo. Froome
Eva Froome
Solano County
Portland
Umatilla County
J. DePeatt
J. B. Bingham
Hillsboro
Ohio
Alex McKay
East
Memorial Day in Athena Parade Draws 200 Carriages
Memorial day events in Athena attracted over two hundred carriages and many on foot. Services were held at M H W church, then a long procession to the cemetery led by the Athena Band and Gettawburg Post. A 2 pm memorial address by Rev. F A LaViolette followed by band selections and a community basket dinner at Kate's grove. In the evening a camp fire at M KE church gathered veterans and friends. Weston Normal School regents met. new staff elected with salaries listed. Creditors of the late Mrs R A Carden are asked to settle debts promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. HW
Athena Band
Gettwaburg
Clark Walter
Gettysburg
Kates’ Grove
F.A. LaViolette
M. KE
Weston Normal Faculty
Weston Normal School
Messie. Webb
la Grande
Walter Pierce
Weston
Messrs. Raley
Worthington
Powers
Alexander and Lynn
M. G. Royal
H. L. Tolkington
W. L. German
F. J. von Winkle
Misa
Agnes Stowell
California
B. Purston Curtis
Henry
J. H. Raley
P. A. Orthington
Prisoners to be examined by grand jury this term
The June term opens with a long inmate list awaiting grand jury action. Names include Joe Parr Henry Parr Frank Morris and others from Camas Prairie and Pendleton areas on charges from larceny burglary assault with intent to commit, adultery, polyandry and forgery. Also noted is the death of Q Gresham at the Arlington hotel after a storied career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Hastile
Joe
Henry Parr
Frank Morris
Morris
Hugh Medlock
Camas Prairie
Wi. Xing
Kilmer Nolin
Sama
al Blackman
Nolin
Henry Torry
Umatilla
Hugh Robie
Dave Couture
Lee Spaulding
W. H. Fletcher
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Time OU
Proneer Drug Store
Kirkland, Prop'r
Knapp, Burrell & Co
Tharp Bros
Fred Rosenzweig
Pendleton Mercantile Co
Postoffice
Oregon
Haye & Zhebuyth
Lulu Gates
A. Barrett
F. A. LaViolette
R. C. Hawke
Henry Schmitt
W. J. Gholson
Angus Gillis
J. W. Froome
J. E. Froome
D. A. Richards
T. J. Kirk
Anna Kirk
Areta Barrett
Vaughan's
Association Block
Ore
Mel
Oo. M. Vauge AW
Oxfords
Cleaver Bros., Practical Root and Shoe
Yale
Ereisenae
Abe
Earth
Spokane Review Baseball Aggregation
Washington
la Gsainie
Walls Walla
Ree
W. Michael
Milton
Protsman
Osborn
School
Millen
W. T. Gilman
J. Hi Clark
John Estes
Delia
Bailey Irons
Hollis
C. Stanton
Thos. Watts
McKay Creek
Winnie Fischer
Canyon City
Waterman Station
BE. 8
Waterman
A. F. Turner
Helix
Piper
Lee Hiteman
Co. B
James Sharp
Bloch
R. A. Gaunen
NEVV
W. Hollis
Owen Russie
Charles Murphy
John Carlson
T.L. Cary
William Eae
D. F. Lombard
Annie Chick
Weta
Adams
Q. Gresham
Washmpton
Gresham
Arlington Hotel
Zon
Mra Greshan
Walter Quinton Gresham
Louisville
Harrison County
Bloomington
138Th
Indiana Regiment
Vicksburg
Atlanta
New Albany
Congress
New York
Grant
United States
District of
Arthur
Folger
Judge Gresham
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