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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

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Pendleton Men Indicted In Federal Land Fraud Case

Fourteen Pendleton area defendants face federal indictments alleging attempts to defraud the U S government. Trial date set for Saturday with pleas due by November 20. Indictments detail false applications for Umatilla Indian Reservation lands and contracts to benefit indicted individuals.

United States Euter United States District McCourt Oregonian Pendleton Egon J. H. Raley William Slasher Morrow Umatilla Alonzo Knotts Joan W. Crow Joan M. Wyue William Caldwell W. Mathews John Vert First National Bank of Bailey Ross Samuel Olmstead William Rahe Raley Slasher Ralo Uma+ Hilla

School Problems Discussed by County Education Leaders

County Superintendent Mew Juse phine Preston and numerous superintendents and principals met at the Walla Walla summer din cat to discuss administration. Jones of Walla Walla gave a notable address on administrative methods stressing principal qualifications and school design. Other speakers included Principal Case of Athene. A severe cut injured Fred Koonts at MK church event. Wallowa land purchases: Reveatly George Broggs bought 800 acres. A B Woods and W S Payns acquired smaller tracts, prices from 10 to 20 dollars per acre. Francis J. Henry reappointed as solicitor general to represent the government in Oregon land cases.

Jusephine Preston Walla Walla County Walla Walla Jones Ban State of Washington Wallowa Weaton George Broggs A. B. Woods W. 5. Payns Hes Bee Wade Department of Juedos Francis J. Henry Oregon Portland

Death of Mrs. Earl Dudley Strikes Community

Mrs Stella Leo Dudley aged 20 years 10 months died at home Monday from childbirth complications leaving husband Harl Dudley and infant son. She formerly lived in Pendleton and was active in church work. Funeral held Wednesday at the Christian church with Rev Van Nuys. Interment in Athena Cemetery. Surviving family includes her husband, infant, father, Albert Leo, sister Mina Leo, and half sister I G Warner of Nye.

Earl Dudley Dita Dudley Eles Stella Leo Fendleton Wim Blakeley Oregon Harl Dad- Joy

Wedding and Weston Visits Highlight Local News

Ours pretty wedding was solemnized in Walla Walla as Nettie Willott wed Gaypor Woodward with Rev G Wisher officiating. The couple left for Spokane and will be home on the farm after December. Pioneer visitors came to Weston in a two automobile party, greeting old residents and sharing memories. Athena Cafe owner Lula Grant opens a new larger Main Street dining spot praised by patrons. Mr P Millen of Athena recalls acquaintance with McCoy the California murderer.

Wilson Ty McCoy McVoy Walla Walla Nettie Willott Gaypor Woodward Christian Oareh Preei Sohwa- Anohor Athena Spokane Northern Pacific Paget Sound Conet Cilia Weston Mea Jobo Maya W. 1B Maya Me. A W. Nye Pendleton Marion Walker Tacoma Mia OC A. Barrett Mra Plamoudou H. A. Martwit Borg Walker John Maye Weston Leader Athena Cafe Lula Grant Main Street

Bud Barnes Executed for Murder in First Degree

Bud Barnes was executed at Walla Walla penitentiary at sunrise after confessing innocence and being baptized. He faced the gallows bravely despite long confinement, with the execution by trap shortly after 0 25. He was convicted of the May 1 1908 murder of Mrs Avan Aldiich enticed into Copper Creek country and killed with a pick handle. Will locate in Alberta Gort Huffman former editor of East Oregonian plans to settle in Calgary with family and large land interests. some household goods already shipped.

Barnes Avan Aldiich Copper Creek Seather Alberta Gort Huffman Aditor The East Oregonian Tenve Pendleton Calgary

Rural Route Petition Advances From Athens Area

A rural delivery route proposal expands from 66 to about 186 patrons as a new seven mile extension is considered. Inspector Neil surveys terrain with Barratt. Postmaster Gilbons reviews the plan amid hopes for three to five weekly service becoming daily.

Barratt Post Office Department Athans Neil Mr. Barratt Mr. Neil Barrett Eo Deen Gilbons Athens LaMar Guloh Alkili Mat Grandview Fiat Alex Mclntyron Wort Sand Hallow Pronk Jacksons Willabys Pines

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