Adamas Real Twister Destroys Warehouses And Damages Town
A severe cyclone-like twister struck Adams on Tuesday from the northwest, wrecking the Balfour Guthrie Co. warehouse and damaging Kerr-Gifford property. The storm toppled structures near the O R and N depot, scattering wheat sacks and forcing train service to resume after wreck crew removal. Minor losses reported elsewhere include Frank Martin’s outbuildings and bin area, while mining news highlights Gold Coin mine activity and local prospecting. A second caucus in Freewater nominates city officials with a December 14 election upcoming and bonds for water works likely approved.
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Balfour Guthrie Co
Kerr-Gifford
Adama
Balfour Guthrie
Spokane
Pendleton
Umatilla
Frank Martin
Freewater City
Oregon
J. H. Hall
G. P. Sanderson
Mesars
Howard Manefield
Ed Bottoris
H. R. van Slyke
Messrs
A. B
Lawler
Hough Murray
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Oregon Agricultural College county representation list
Oregon Agricultural College lists county representations with Multnomah leading at 152, Washington 42, Linn 40, and 27 states plus foreign countries represented. Readable names from the county include Clara E Wallau Adams Orvill G Reeves Pendleton Walter B Beazley Hermiston Robert G Blomgren Weston Ellen Canfield Hermiston Chan Dau Pain Pendleton Jesse Boyd Edington Athena Gretchen H Gilbert.
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Oregon
Oregon Agricultural College
Bontoo County
Multnomah
Washington
Linn
Clara Ei. Wallau
Adams
Orvill G. Reeves
Pendleton
Walter B. Beazley
Hermiston
Robert G. Blomgren
Weston
Ellen Canfield
Chan
Dau Pain
Jesse Boyd Edington
Athena
Gretchen H. Gilbert
Verdict confirms manslaughter for Ryan in Dixon case
After 18 hours of deliberation the jury found Mike Ryan guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Edward Dixon. He faced 1 to 15 years in prison and a possible $1 to $5000 fine. The defense requested an appeal to the supreme court, granted with time to prepare. The report notes related legal matters and local appointments.
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Mike Ryan
Edward Dixon
Ryan
Supreme Court
State closes hunting season and bans game sales
A new law effective Monday bans sale of game in establishments and arrests those serving it to guests. It closes large game seasons until October 19, 1912, and upland bird seasons until the same date. Waterfowl season ends March 1, with a daily bag of 20 or 50 per week, and a total 25 birds per day counting all species.
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Ington
Gospel Meetings Attract Crowds Despite Bad Weather
Evangelist Doak leads nightly Christian Church gospel meetings drawing large crowds. Many confess faith. others show deep interest. Tonight explores The Way of the Transgressor is Hard. Sunday topics include The Merciful Father and What Must I Do to Be Saved. A big men’s meeting Sunday at 8. Also notes Bible School growth from last week with 116 in attendance. Married couple Frank Sanders and Roma Wagner wed at Golden Rule hotel parlors in Pendleton with Roy Evans officiating. Also Carlie Hunt to James Leroy Aunt wedding in Colfax, Washington. Turkey thief raid on Joe Sheard’s roost leaves three birds stolen. tracks reveal soil imprints.
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Christian Church
Evangelist Doak
Merciful Father
Athen
Bible School
Frank Sanders
Roma
Wagner
Golden Rate
Pendleton
Roy. N. Evans
Charles Brown
Gertrude Lona
A. J. Waogner
Waterman Station
D. H. Sanders
Thiroity
Sanders
Successful School Entertainment at Athena Opera House
A large audience filled the Athena opera house Wednesday for a school entertainment led by Professor Case and the teachers. The program featured piano solo by Nellie Molkey and address by Frank K. Wellow, with strong singing, recitations, and choral work. Box supper profits plus baskets totaled $72.65, boosting funds for school activities.
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Athena Opera House
Professor Case
Generona
Atheon Hacd
Athena Commercial Association
A. A. Hartett
Bouteporoh
A. Keverly
George Miller
Athena Bakery
Opera House
Washington & Oregon Traction to Build Pendleton Line
D FitzGerald promoter for Washington and Oregon Traction says three miles of street railway will be built in Pendleton within five months to meet franchise requirements. Headquarters planned in Pendleton with work to extend toward Athena or Weston then Walla Walla, supplying power only to Pendleton at lower rates. A park project near Pendleton is also announced as part of preliminary plans.
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Washington & Oregon Traction Company
Pendleton
Ita Franchine
D. FitzGerald
FitzGerald
Max Baumeister
East Oregonian
Walla Walla
Athena
Weston
FitzGerald Ukewise
Northwestern Company
Washington & Oregon Company
Pen-dleton
Motor car 1 successful run links Walla Walla to Prescott
A Roiling Walla Walla motor car trial returns a 40 mph average on the Walla Walla to Prescott run with a peak 47 mph on grades. The car moved a lumber car as easily as a locomotive, signaling a potential traffic revolution for the region along the O R N lines. In other news, a Seattle accident at Woodland Park injures two and kills William H. Smith of Milton, Oregon. probate advances for T G Hailey estate in Portland with minor bequests to Elizabeth L Hailey and Gonovievo Hailey.
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Walla Walla
Dayton
Wallala
Metropolia
Columbia County
Prescott
Wattsburg
Preacott
William H. Smith
Milton
Oregon
Seattle
Woodland Park
Smith
Bia
New Iron Office Building Rising Between Miller’s Shop and Bank
A corrugated iron building is being erected this week for the Athena Truck company. It sits between Miller’s barn and the First National Bank on Main Street. J J. I. Elwood, formerly with the Grand Trunk railway, will handle telegraph keys at the depot.
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Athena Truck Company
Haa Iron
Miller
Barnes
Na~ Frowa Bank
Main Atroch
J. I. Elwood
Grand Trunk Railway
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